Roscommon Mart’s general cattle sale on Friday, February 21st attracted a larger entry which included a selection of “excellent” quality cattle, according to Maura Quigley.
“There was a strong demand for all stock with plenty of customers in attendance resulting in a 99% clearance of lots.” the mart manager added.
Dry cows made from €730-1375/head or €1.63-€1.83/kg;
- CHX – 745 KGS – €1375;
- CHX – 780 KGS – €1365,
- CHX – 790 KGS – €1365;
- BBX – 710 KGS – €1245;
- LMX – 710 KGS – €1240;
- CHX – 695 KGS – €1200;
- AAX – 680 KGS – €1070;
- SHX – 615 KGS – €985.
Heifers clicked from €2.14-€2.26/kg;
- AAX – 550 KGS – €1200;
- CHX – 455 KGS – €1030;
- AAX – 465 KGS – €925.
Bullocks sold from €2.28-€2.83/kg;
- SIX – 805 KGS – €1775;
- CHX – 810 KGS – €1750;
- BBX – 580 KGS – €1730;
- CHX – 575 KGS – €1630;
- 2 CHX – 600 KGS – €1600;
- 3 CHX – 603 KGS – €1610;
- 2 LMX – 595 KGS – €1600;
- 4 CHX – 612 KGS – €1525;
- SIX – 640 KGS – €1480;
- 2 CHX – 590 KGS – €1450;
- 3 CHX – 553 KGS – €1420;
- CHX – 530 KGS -€1400;
- LMX – 520 KGS – €1390;
- CHX – 490 KGS – €1200;
- 2 LMX – 430 KGS – €1050;