‘Good lift’ in cattle prices with 117 buyers active in Kilmallock

Farming News/Mart Report: Kilmallock Mart – Cattle Prices – 03-07-2023

According to a spokesperson for Kilmallock Mart, there was a “good lift in cattle prices” at its most recent sale on Monday, July 3^rd, 2023.

They noted that “400 cattle and 200 calves were sold at Kilmallock on Monday last”.

“Prices improved this week, and 117 buyers did business. Bullocks sold for up to €1,140 each or €3.77 per kg for light lots, while heavier types made up to €2,180 each or €2.93 per kg.”

“Dry cows made up to €1,580 each or €2.24 per kg. Heifers sold for up to €1,370 each or €2.88 per kg.”

“Runner-type calves are in great demand and made up to €520,” the spokesperson added.

Dry cow prices:

• FR – 440kgs – €850;
• FR – 460kgs – €760;
• FR – 595kgs – €1,330;
• FR – 605kgs – €1,260;
• FR – 515kgs – €1,150;
• FR – 545kgs – €1,090;
• FR – 555kgs – €1,030;
• FR – 785kgs – €1,580;
• FR – 760kgs – €1,550;
• FR – 760kgs – €1,500;
• FR – 670kgs – €1,340;
• HE – 680kgs – €1,320;
• FR – 650kgs – €1,280.

Heifer prices:

• 2 HE – 345kgs – €890;
• 5 AA – 341kgs – €860;
• 3 AA – 327kgs – €800;
• 6 HE – 306kgs – €730;
• CH – 455kgs – €1,310;
• HE – 430kg – €1,040;
• CH – 350kgs – €980;
• HE – 370kgs – €900;
• 2 HE – 590kgs – €1,370;
• 3 AA – 548kgs – €1,360;
• 2 HE – 510kgs – €1,230.

Calves/runners:

• A Feb-born AUX heifer – €520;
• A June-born AA bull – €505;
• 3 Feb/Mar-born AA heifers – €430;
• A June-born HEX bull – €380.

Bull prices

• AA – 690kgs – €2,160;
• 1 FR – 655kgs – €1,480.

Bullocks & weanling bullocks

• 3 FR – 370kgs – €830;
• 3 AA – 329kgs – €810;
• 4 AA – 474kgs – €1,390;
• 4 AA – 470kgs – €1,370;
• 2 FR – 513kgs – €1,110;
• 5 FR – 455kgs – €1,030;
• 2 HE – 435kgs – €990;
• AA – 690kgs – €1,810;
• LM – 645kgs – €1,630;
• 2 HE – 665kgs – €1,600;
• 4 FR – 570kgs – €1,240;
• AA – 855kgs – €2,180;
• AUB – 750kgs – €1,870;
• LM – 745kgs – €1,790;
• 4 AA – 415kgs – €1,140;
• 2 HE – 458kgs – €1,120;
• 5 CH – 297kgs – €1,120;
• 1 LM – 415kgs – €1,110;
• 3 CH – 320kgs – €1,080;
• AA – 400kgs – €1,060;
• 7 FR – 469kgs – €1,050;
• 6 FR – 474kgs – €1,040;
• 3 AA – 330kgs – €890.

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