Cattle to €1,455 over the kg in ‘brisk’ trade in Raphoe

Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 22-06-2023

According to Ann Harkin, a “brisk” trade prevailed around the ring and online for stock on offer at this week’s sale at Raphoe Mart, Co Donegal, writes farming journalist, Catherina Cunnane.

Thursday, June 22^nd, 2023, saw a strong demand prevailing for quality cattle and strong forward types.

Forward cattle went under the hammer from €2.70/kg to €3.20/kg, while medium weights sold from €2.80/kg to €3.40/kg and lighter weights traded from €2.80/kg to €3.60/kg.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen Angus cattle varied from €2.30/kg to €2.80/kg, while Friesian cattle changed hands from €2.10/kg to €2.50/kg.

€/kg basis:

• Bulls/bullocks fetched from €2.40/kg to €3.50/kg;
• Heifers sold from €2.40/kg to €3.60/kg;
• Fat cows made from €850/head to €2170/head.

Summary:

• Bulls over 600kgs – €905 to €1455 over the weight;
• Beef bullocks – €835 to €1260 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €615 to €920 over the weight;
• Beef heifers – €615 to €975 over the weight;
• Store heifers – €300 to €785 over the weight.

Monday’s sheep sale

According to Ann Harkin, spring lambs topped out at €170/head, while fat ewes hit highs of €250/head.

Spring lamb prices:

• €80 to €110 for 30-36kgs;
• €110 to €130 for 36-38kgs;
• €130 to €150 for 38-44kgs;
• €150 to €170 for 44-55kgs.

Other categories:

• Fat ewes sold from €80/head to a high of €250/head.

Last week’s cattle prices

According to Ann Harkin, “brisk” bidding prevailed around the ring and online at Raphoe Mart’s cattle sale on Thursday, June 8^th, 2023.

The mart manager reported that trade was “lively” for all stock on offer at this week’s sale.

Forward cattle changed hands from €2.60/kg to €3.40/kg, while medium weights made from €2.70/kg to €3.60/kg and lighter weights sold from €2.70/kg to €3.80/kg.

AA cattle sold from €2.20/kg to €3/kg, while FR cattle varied from €1.80/kg to €2.20/kg.

Bulls/bullocks sold from €2.40/kg to €3.50/kg, while heifers pushed from € 2.50/kg to €3.80/kg and fat cows traded from €810/head to €1920/head.

Mart information:

• Address: Raphoe Livestock Mart, County Donegal.
• Contact: 074 914 5385
• Sale days: Sheep sale – Mondays at 11 am. Cattle sale – Thursdays at 11 am.

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