There was a “great” trade for lambs at Loughrea Mart on Thursday (September 3rd), according to a spokesperson.
They noted that there was strong competition with up to €133 paid for cull ewes.
Lambs:
- 39kg – €96.50;
- 43kg – €94.50;
- 45kg – €105;
- 46kg – €109;
- 48.5kg – €116;
- 50kg – €115.
Ewes lambs:
- 40kg – €104;
- 42.5kg – €108;
- 46kg – €116;
- 44.3kg – €117;
- 45kg – €126.
Other categories:
- Cull ewes – €70-€126/head;
- Ewe hoggets – €140-€199/head.
Weanlings
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“Nice quality bulls and heifers are making very good money with lighter ones selling best.”
Bulls:
- 1 LMX – 260kg – €829;
- 1 LMX – 267.5kg – €920;
- 1 LMX – 325kg – €780;
- 1 LMX – 335kg – €850;
- 1 CHX – 340kg – €910.
Heifers:
- 1 LMX – 235kg – €660;
- 1 LMX – 280kg – €710;
- 1 LMX – 285kg – €740;
- 1 LMX – 360kg – €770;
- 1 LMX – 365kg – €900;
- 1 CHX – 370kg – €915.
Cattle
“Trade for cattle is holding up well despite bigger numbers coming out due to the very wet weather.”
Bullocks:
- 1 CHX – 440kg – €1,100;
- 1 CHX – 475kg – €1,200;
- 1 CHX – 530kg – €1,370;
- 1 CHX – 535kg – €1,340;
- 1 AA – 655kg – €1,320;
- 1 AAX – 740kg – €1,380;
- 1 CHX – 770kg – €1,460.
Heifers:
- 1 CHX – 345kg – €900;
- 1 LMX – 385kg – €1,050;
- 1 CHX – 435kg – €1,150;
- 1 LMX – 470kg – €1,060;
- 1 LMX – 595kg – €1,360;
- 1 LMX – 600kg – €1,200;
- 1 LMX – 620kg – €1,390;
- 1 LMX – 725kg – €1,450.
Cull cows:
- 1 SIX – 550kg – €920;
- 1 LMX – 660kg – €1,240;
- 1 LMX – 720kg – €1,230;
- 1 CHX – 760kg – €1,250;
- 1 LMX – 780kh – €1,350;
- 1 CHX – 790KG – €1,400.
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