Thursday, February 27th saw just over 140 cattle go under the hammer at Blessington Mart.
Speaking following the general cattle sale, a mart spokesperson said: “A lively trade for all classes, especially those nice quality store cattle.”
Summary:
- Continental store bullocks – €400-€765 over;
- HE/AA store bullocks – €335-€535 over;
- Friesian store bullocks – €170-€370 over;
- Continental store heifers – €400-€690 over;
- HE/AA heifers – €300-€470 over;
- Beef cows – €330-€670 over;
- Feeding cows – €100-€300 over.
Calves:
- Friesian bulls – €50-€130/head;
- Friesian-cross bulls – €200-€500/head;
- HE/AA bulls – €160-€280/head;
- HE/AA heifers – €140-€300/head;
- Continental bulls – €160-€340/head;
- Continental heifers – €120-€300/head.
Image source: Blessington Mart Facebook