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Lively trade for quality stores at Blessington

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 

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