‘Brisk’ trade with prices to €1,540 over at Raphoe

Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 18-08-2022

According to Ann Harkin, a much larger entry of cattle came under the hammer at Raphoe Mart, Co Donegal on Thursday, August 18^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that the sale drew “highly sought-after top quality lots”.

“Bidding was brisk for strong forward stock reaching up to €3.50/kg on occasions.”

“Lighter stock also met strong demand with increased farmer activity around the ring and online.  These fetched up to and over €3/kg,” the spokesperson added.

Raphoe Mart 18-08-2022

• Bulls over 600 kgs – €770 to €1520 over;
• Beef bullocks – €1085 to €1355 over;
• Store bullocks – €400 to €1065 over;
• Beef heifers – €940 to €1665 over;
• Store heifers – €350 to €985 over.

Summary:

• Bulls/Bullocks made from €2.30/kg to €3.30/kg;
• Heifers fetched from €2.40/kg to €3.50/kg;
• Fat cows ranged from €700/head to €2480/head;
• AA cattle sold from €2.20/kg to €2.80/kg;
• FR cattle sold from €1.80/kg to €2.40/kg.

Sheep prices

According to Harkin, a large entry of sheep this week with a “good” trade throughout for all on offer on Monday, August 15^th, 2022.

Lamb prices:

• €65 to €85 for 25-28 kgs;
• €85 to €110 for 29-35 kgs;
• €110 to €130 for 36-44 kgs;
• €130 to €144 for 45-52 kgs.

Other categories:

• Fat ewes sold from €80 to €212 each.

Last week’s cattle sale

According to Ann Harkin, a “brisk” trade prevailed for all lots at Raphoe Mart’s cattle sale on Thursday, August 11^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that the weekly general cattle sale drew “another good” entry.

Lighter lots sold “well” from €2.80/kg to €3.50/kg, while plainer lots changed hands from €2.20/kg to €2.80/kg.

She noted that forward stock “remained in high demand” amongst buyers, selling to €1,500 over the kg for males and €1,330 over the weight for females.

Aberdeen Angus cattle fetched from €2.20/kg to €2.80/kg, while Friesian cattle sold from €1.80/kg to €2.30/kg.

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Mart information:

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

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