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Cattle met with an improved trade at Loughrea Mart, according to a spokesperson.
“A lot of farmers looking to buy stock and prices have improved for sellers. Hopefully, this trend will continue for 2020 – farmers need a break from doom and gloom of 2019.”
Bullocks:
- 1 LMX – 540kg – €1,100;
- 1 HEX – 582kg – €1,160;
- 1 LMX – 595kg – €1,285;
- 1 LMX – 670kg – €1,300;
- 1 LMX – 735kg – €1,390.
Weanlings bulls:
- 1 CHX – 265KGS – €750;
- 1 LMX – 310KGS – €760;
- 1 CHX – 340KGS – €800;
- 1 CHX – 350KGS – €848;
- 1 CHX – 380KGS – €920;
- 1 CHX – 390KGS – €950.
Heifers:
- 1 LMX – 240KGS – €680;
- 1 CHX – 270KGS – €720;
- 1 CHX – 300KGS – €780;
- 1 LMX – 340KGS – €810;
- 1 CHX – 360KGS – €870;
- 1 CHX – 390KGS – €900.
Heifers:
- 1 LMX – 496kgs – €1180;
- 1 CHX – 515kg – €1,185;
- 1 CHX – 540kg – €1,250;
- 1 SIX – 605kg – €1,240;
- 1 CHX – 620kg – €1,300.
Sheep
“Prices for lambs are quite good with €125 paid for 53kgs. Lambs are scarce and prices will improve.”
Lambs:
- 40kgs – €91;
- 46kgs – €112;
- 47kgs – €115;
- 50kgs – €124;
- 51kgs – €124;
- 53kgs – €125.