Prices held steady at Loughrea Mart’s most recent cattle sale, according to a spokesperson.
“Forward stores selling best, also cull cows selling well.” they said following the general cattle sale.
Bullocks:
- 1 CHX – 367kg – €830;
- 1 CHX – 425kg – €970;
- 1 CHX – 470kg – €950;
- 1 CHX – 490kg – €1,130;
- 1 AAX – 570kg – €1,210;
- 1 LMX – 610kg – €1,200;
- 1 LMX – 670kg – €1,530.
Heifers:
- 1 CHX – 345kg – €730;
- 1 CHX – 355kg – €810;
- 1 CHX – 405kg – €830;
- 1 LMX- 440kg – €910;
- 1 CHX – 520kg – €1,045;
- 1 LMX – 530kg – €1,095.
Cull cows:
- 1 LMX – 545kg – €1,040;
- 1 LMX – 635kg – €955;
- 1 BBX – 645kg – €1,150;
- 1 LMX – 690kg – €1,125;
- 1 FR – 720kg – €950;
- 1 CHX – 760kg – €1,200.
Sheep
“A good trade for all types of lambs with a top price of €120 paid for 53kgs.”
Lambs:
- 39kgs – €95;
- 41kgs – €98;
- 44.5kgs – €110;
- 45kgs – €110;
- 46kgs – €114;
- 50kgs – €116;
- 53kgs – €120.
Other categories:
- Cull ewes – €55-€108/head.
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