Just over 800 lots went under the hammer at Ennis Mart on Tuesday, February 25th, according to a spokesperson.
“Big increase in calf numbers and 75% of these were Friesian bull calves. Farmers would be well advised to sell calves in bunches where they are similar.” the spokesperson added.
Light, poorer calves made from €10-€40, while stronger-types ranged from €60-80; farmers purchased stronger Friesian bulls for €80-€140. Herefords peaked at €280, while continentals climbed to €340.
Suckler pairs reached €2,080, while in-calf stock made to €2,000. “Again, a few dairy stock on offer and generally making €1,200 to €1,400.”
“Again, trade for bulls was very strong, but slightly stickier in the heifer ring back €10/hd on the week.”
WEANLING BULLS:
- 3 CH – 253kgs – €830 – €3.28/kg;
- 1 LM – 425kgs – €1,085 – €2.55/kg;
- 1 LM – 295kgs – €860 – €2.91/kg;
- 1 LM – 345kgs – €1,005 – €2.91/kg;
- 3 CHX – 372kgs – €1,060 – €2.85/kg;
- 1 LM – 375kgs – €1,020 – €2.72/kg;
- 1 CH – 450kgs – €1,170 – €2.60/kg;
- 1 BBX – 540kgs – €1,360 – €2.52/kg.
WEANLING HEIFERS:
- 2 CHX – 282kgs – €835 – €2.95/kg;
- 1 CH – 410kgs – €1,300 – €3.17/kg;
- 1 CH – 245kgs – €760 – €3.10/kg;
- 2 LMX – 337kgs – €1,000 – €2.96/kg;
- 1 CH – 250kgs – €740 – €2.96/kg;
- 1 CH – 330kgs – €920 – €2.79/kg;
- 1 LM – 310kgs – €1,065 – €3.43/kg;
- 1 LM – 345kgs – €990 – €2.87/kg.
SHEEP:
The spokesperson said that trade for hoggets was “very strong” with up to €143 forked out for 56kg entries; cull ewes made to €147.
