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Catherina Cunnane hails from a sixth-generation drystock and specialised pedigree suckler enterprise in Co. Mayo. She currently holds the positions of editor and general manager at That's Farming, having joined the firm during its start-up phase in 2015.
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‘Strong cattle continue to make record prices’

Dowra Mart report – cattle prices – 14-08-2021

According to a spokesperson, just under 600 cattle were – Dowra Mart on Saturday, August 14th, 2021.

The spokesperson reported that entry numbers “remain very big” on a weekly basis.

“580 cattle sold and the strong cattle continue to make record prices. A super show of heifer weanlings also met a great trade with some exceptional prices for the quality lots.”

Dowra Mart 14-08-2021

Heifer weanlings under 300kg: 
  • LMX – 260kg – €890;
  • 1 CHX – 285kg – €885;
  • CHX – 295kg – €870;
  • 1 CHX – 285kg – €845;
  • LMX – 280kg – €870;
  • 1 LMX – 270kg – €800;
  • LMX – 255kg – €790;
  • CHX – 240kg – €760.
Heifer weanlings from 300- 400kg:
  • LMX – 395kg – €1260;
  • 1 CHX – 310kg – €1200;
  • CHX – 390kg – €1170;
  • 1 CHX – 395kg – €1160;
  • CHX – 360kg – €1150;
  • 1 CHX – 340kg – €1130;
  • SHX – 355kg – €1110;
  • CHX – 330kg – €1080.
Heifer weanlings from 400- 500kg:
  • CHX – 415kg – €1550
  • 1 CHX – 470kg – €1450
  • CHX – 470kg – €1310
  • 1 CHX – 430kg – €1290
  • CHX – 495kg – €1270
  • 1 CHX – 460kg – €1260
  • CHX – 400kg – €1260
  • 1 CHX – 430kg – €1230
Heifers over 500kg:
  • CHX – 740kg – €1900;
  • LMX – 530kg – €1670;
  • CHX – 690kg – €1600;
  • LMX – 580kg – €1590;
  • CHX – 650kg – €1550;
  • LMX – 605kg – €1530;
  • SIX – 640kg – €1510;
  • CHX – 550kg – €1500.
Bull weanlings under 400kg:
  • CHX – 335kg – €1080;
  • LMX – 395kg – €1050;
  • 1 CHX – 360kg – €1020;
  • CHX – 320kg – €1000;
  • LMX – 350kg – €980;
  • CHX – 334kg – €980;
  • CHX – 330kg – €960
  • 1 CHX – 320kg – €920.
Bull weanlings from 400 – 500kg
  • CHX – 435kg – €1170;
  • 1 CHX – 455kg – €1170;
  • LMX – 485kg – €1170;
  • AAX – 495kg – €1155;
  • CHX – 430kg – €1140;
  • LMX – 440kg – €1130;
  • 1 CHX – 415kg – €1105;
  • CHX – 400kg – €1100.
Store bullocks from 500kg – 600kg
  • X2 LMX – 540kg – €1570;
  • CHX – 570kg – €1520;
  • LMX – 585kg – €1480;
  • 1 CHX – 560kg – €1460;
  • CHX – 540kg – €1410;
  • 1 CHX – 555kg – €1390;
  • CHX – 550kg – €1360;
  • LMX – 520kg – €1350.
Bullocks over 600kg:
  • CHX – 860kg – €2230;
  • SIX – 800kg – €2080;
  • CHX – 825kg – €2060;
  • 1 CHX – 780kg – €2040;
  • CHX – 790kg – €1950;
  • AAX – 780kg – €1880;
  • 1 CHX – 700kg – €1800;
  • 2 CHX – 625kg – €1650.
Dry cows under 600kg:
  • CHX – 595kg – €1490;
  • LMX – 560kg – €1310;
  • CHX – 590kg – €1200;
  • 1 LMX – 580kg – €1170;
  • LMX – 590kg – €1140;
  • 1 LMX – 550kg – €1100;
  • CHX – 520kg – €1070;
  • AAX – 510kg – €1060.
Dry cows from 600-700kg:
  • BBX – 670kg – €1550;
  • LMX – 635kg – €1530;
  • 1 LMX – 630kg – €1490;
  • BBX – 655kg – €1470;
  • LMX – 645kg – €1470;
  • SIX – 675kg – €1440;
  • CHX – 630kg – €1400;
  • SIX – 690kg – €1320.
Dry cows over 700kg:
  • CHX – 810kg – €1840;
  • 1 CHX – 775kg – €1720;
  • LMX – 750kg – €1720;
  • CHX – 795kg – €1690;
  • 1 CHX – 720kg – €1680;
  • LMX – 705kg – €1680;
  • LMX – 720kg – €1660;
  • CHX – 755kg – €1590;
  • 1 CHX – 740kg – €1570;
  • BBX – 705kg – €1550.
Stock bulls:  
  • AA 985kg – €1780;
  • CH 1005kg – €1980;
  • AA 865kg – €1780;
  • LM – 510kg – €1730;
  • SI – 655kg – €1660.
Cattle prices at the previous week’s sale
Further information:
  • Address: Dowra Mart, Fairgreen, Dowra, Co. Cavan
  • Contact details: (071) 964 3049 or email – [email protected]
  • Sale days: Sheep sales on Fridays and cattle sales on Saturday – Register to bid via MartEye

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