Raphoe Mart report – cattle prices – 19-08-2021

According to Ann Harkin, a “large” entry of cattle was on offer at Raphoe Mart on Thursday, August 19^th, 2021.

The mart manager reported that prices “remained very strong” for quality lots, from €2.50/kg to €2.80/kg.

“Strong forward cattle were also in great demand, selling from €2.40/kg to €2.80/kg. Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle sold from €2/kg to €2.30/kg.”

“Friesian cattle were more difficult to sell – selling from €1.40/kg to €1.80/kg.” the mart manager added.

Raphoe Mart 19-08-2021:

• Bulls/Bullocks made from €2/kg to €2.80/kg;
• Heifers ranged from €2/kg to €2.80/kg;
• Cull cows sold from €850/head to €1610/head.

Summary:

• Bulls over 600 kgs – €580 to €1035 over;
• Beef bullocks – €580 to €855 over;
• Store bullocks – €400 to €810 over;
• Beef heifers – €480 to €1015 over;
• Store heifers – €350 to €850 over.

Last week’s cattle prices:

According to Ann Harkin, a larger entry of cattle went under the hammer at Raphoe Mart on Thursday, August 12th, 2021.

The mart manager reported, “a great demand” for quality entries as these ranged from €2.60/kg to €2.80/kg.

“A good entry of HE and AA cattle on offer also with quality animals selling from €2/kg to €2.30/kg. Plainer lots sold from €1.80/kg to €2/kg,” she added.

Read last week’s mart report.

Sheep prices 16-08-2021:

Ann Harkin reported that Monday’s sale attracted “a good entry of sheep this week with a good trade for all on offer both online and at ringside”.

Lamb prices as follows:

• €70 to €85 for 26-30 kgs
• €85 to €95 for 30-34 kgs
• €95 to €110 for 35-39 kgs
• €110 to €120 for 40-43 kgs
• €120 to €135 for 44-55 kgs

Other categories:

• Hoggets sold from €160 to €200
• Fat ewes ranged from €60 to €180

Read a report from last week’s sheep sale.

Information:

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

Upcoming special sales: Breeding sheep sale dates for 2021:

• August 25^th;
• September 8^th;
• Also, September 22nd

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