Prices to €1,585 over kg in ‘brisk’ trade at Raphoe

Raphoe Mart – Cattle Prices – 29-09-2022

According to Ann Harkin, an “extremely” large entry of cattle came under the hammer at Raphoe Mart’s most recent sale on Thursday, September 29^th, 2022.

The mart manager reported that demand was evident for quality stock, with many making from €2.70/kg to €3.40/kg and topping at €1,585 over the kg.

On the other hand, lighter cattle also met a “brisk” trade, selling from €2.80/kg to €3.20/kg, while plainer lots changed hands from €2.30/kg to €2.80/kg in the ring.

At Thursday’s sale, Aberdeen Angus cattle sold from €2.20/kg to €2.70/kg, while Friesian cattle ranged from €1.80/kg to €2.20/kg.

Raphoe Mart 29-09-2022

• Heifers sold from €2.30/kg to €3.30/kg;
• Cull cows fetched from €900/head to €2540/head;
• Bulls/Bullocks went under the hammer from €2.20/kg to €3.20/kg.

Summary:

• Bulls over 600kgs – €790 to €1235 over the weight;
• Beef bullocks – €765 to €1370 over the weight;
• Store bullocks – €400 to €1255 over the weight;
• Beef heifers – €545 to €1585 over the weight;
• Store heifers – €300 to €1050 over the weight.

This week’s sheep prices

According to Harkin, there was a “large” entry of sheep this week at Raphoe Mart.

She reported that a “good” trade prevailed for all classes, with prices to €140/head for lambs and from €60 to €170 for cull ewes.

Lamb prices:

• €70 to €90 for 27-33 kgs;
• €90 to €110 for 33-39 kgs;
• €110 to €130 for 40-45 kgs;
• €130 to €140 for 46-55 kgs.

Last week’s cattle prices

According to Ann Harkin, there was another “great” entry on offer at Raphoe Mart’s cattle sale on Thursday, September 22^nd, 2022.

The mart manager reported that quality cattle continued to be “highly” sought after, changing hands from €2.80/kg to €3.30/kg. Meanwhile, she noted that lighter, plainer lots made from €2.20/kg to €2.60/kg.

Aberdeen Angus cattle sold from €2.40-€2.70/kg, while Friesian cattle fetched from €1.80-€2.20/kg.

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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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