The sales ring was in operation once again at Baltinglass Mart on Saturday (June 13th), according to a mart spokesperson.
Social distancing was adhered to in a sale that resulted in a 100% clearance. According to the spokesperson, both buyers and sellers were happy with the sale.
45-48KG made from €110-€115, while 40-45KG sold from €91-€110 and 30-40Kg fetched from €70-€91; fat ewes peaked at €120.
Prices:
- X11 48kg – €115/head;
- X15 48kg – €113/head;
- X6 45kg – €113/head;
- X23 47kg – €113/head;
- X8 45kg – €112/head;
- X23 44kg – €111/head;
- X15 45kg – €110/head;
- X7 44kg – €109/head;
- X2 42kg – €99/head;
- X2 40kg – €93/head;
- X8 32kg – €87/head;
- X8 33kg – €80/head;
- X21 26kg – €70/head.
Cattle
The cattle sale at Baltinglass Mart was held on Wednesday (June 10th) and resulted in a complete clearance for bullocks and heifers, according to the spokesperson.
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A strong trade for cows was also reported, with fat cows earning from €600 to €1,200 per head.
Bullocks:
- X1 SI – 470kg – €950;
- X1 SI – 420kg – €900;
- X2 SI – 440kg – €950;
- X1 LM – 355kg – €600;
- X1 MO – 655kg – €1135;
- X1 MO – 547kg – €980;
- X1 AA – 585kg – €1080;
- X1 LM – 560kg – €1050;
- X2 LM – 587kg – €1120;
- X2 SI – 507kg – €1140;
- X1 CH – 370kg – €870;
- X5 LM – 381kg – €840;
- X1 LM – 420kg – €840;
- X2 LM – 480kg – €900;
- X2 CH – 685Kg – €1230;
- X1 LM – 705kg – €1210;
- X1 LM – 730kg – €1260;
- X2 CH – 357kg – €800.
Heifers:
- X1 CH – 330kg – €740;
- X1 CH – 295kg – €670;
- X1 LM – 388kg – €800;
- X1 LM – 375kg – €740;
- X1 HE – 375Kg – €690;
- X1 HE – 355Kg – €540;
- X2 LM – 245kg – €650;
- X1 LM – 310kg – €580;
- X1 LM – 245kg – €540.
