‘Quality stock are selling well’

Prices held firm at Loughrea Mart, according to a spokesperson who grouped a “very good” yard of cattle.

“Quality stock are selling well with plenty of demand for stock.” the spokesperson added.

Bullocks:

• 1 CHX – 395kg – €940;
• 1 CHX – 485kg – €1,130;
• 1 CHX – 520kg – €1,190;
• 1 LMX – 540kg – €1,260;
• 1 LMX – 575kg – €1,300;
• 1 LMX – 655kg – €1,480;
• 1 LMX – 720kg – €1,510;
• 1 LMX – 790kg – €1,630.

Heifers:

• 1 LMX – 315kg – €840;
• 1 HEX – 435kg – €970;
• 1 CHX – 505kg – €1,190;
• 1 LMX – 515kg – €1,230;
• 1 CHX – 670kg – €1,520;
• 1 CHX – 690kg – €1,640;
• 1 CHX – 700kg – €1,570.

Cull cows:

• 1 AUX – 500kg – €580.

Sheep

“A very good trade for lambs with prices up €5/head on last week.”

Lambs:

• 42kgs – €101;
• 44kgs – €105;
• 45kgs – €107;
• 47kgs – €109;
• 48kgs – €112;
• 50kgs – €114;
• 57kgs – €115.

Other categories:

• Hoggets – €150-€211;
• Cull ewes – €70-€130.

Image source: Loughrea Co-op Mart LTD / Facebook