Solid trade for culls results in 100% clearance at Kilkenny

There was a slightly bigger sale than previous weeks at Kilkenny Mart on Thursday (May 14^th), according to mart auctioneer George Candler.

Candler reported that quality animals sold well, especially continentals. Cull cows also met a good trade which resulted in a 100% clearance.

Prices:

Bullocks +600kg – €1.25-€2.25/kg or €9900€1600/head:

• LM – 775kg – €1600;
• 6 SIM – 655kg – €1,460;
• AA – 630kg – €1,210;
• 3 HE – 615kg – €1,140.

Bullocks 500-600kg – €1.80-€2.40/kg or €1010-€1300/head:

• 9 FR -580kg – €1,100;
• 7 CH – 545kg – €1,300;
• SIM – 530kg – €1,160;
• 4 LM   – 520kg – €1,295.

Bullocks 400-500kg – €1.65-€2.65/kg or €850-€1300/head:

• 5 CH – 490kg – €1,300;
• 2 FR – 485kg – €870;
• 4 LM – 475kg – €1,200;
• CH – 445kg – €960.

Cull cows

• Friesian cull cows – €1.15-€1.65/kg;
• Continental cull cows – €1.35-€1.85/kg.

Beef heifers – €1.85-€2.35/kg or €980-€1300/head:

• 3 SIM – 605kg – €1,245;
• 2 AU – 595kg – €1,300;
• 3 LM – 510kg – €1,120;
• 2 AU – 495kg – €1,150.

Forward store heifers – €1.90-€2.40/kg or €800-€1115/head:

• 3 LM – 505kg – €1,115;
• 2 SIM  – 485kg – €1,005;
• BB – 455kg – €1,080;
• 2 AA – 420kg – €820.

Light store heifers – €1.65-€2.65/kg or €580-€1000/head:

• 2 CH – 370kg – €1,000;
• 5 LM – 350kg – €925;
• 5 AA – 335kg – €665;
• BB – 300kg – €750.