Over 700 lots presented for sale on Thursday last (October 17th). Trade and prices continue to be very strong aided by a rise in beef prices and more buyers out in force trying to replace sold stock resulting in an excellent trade and a good clearance.
The heifer ring with good numbers on offer had a good attendance of buyers as well as a very active online trade with quality stores in strong demand while heavier lots made up to €2140.
The weanling rings reported a very lively trade both for the bulls and heifers. Weanling bulls peaked at €4.89 a kilo while the weanling heifers reached €4.84 a kilo.
Cows with calves at foot made up to €2480 while dry cows topped out at €2160. The runner ring witnessed lots make up to €1050 with a good clearance taking place.
Sample prices
Heifers: Lm 425kgs €1530 Ch 415kgs €1520 Lm 415kgs €1400 Lm 470kgs €1850 Lm 440kgs €1610 Ch 690kgs €2140 Lm 575kgs €1950 Ch 600kgs €1940 AA 470kgs €1390 Ch 515kgs €1590 Ch 540kgs €1800 Ch 590kgs €1830.
Dry cows: BBX 845kgs €2160 Ch 805kgs €2100 Lmx 715kgs €2070 Ch 750kgs €1950 BBx 645kgs €1860 AAx 635kgs €1540 Fr 670kgs €1340 Fr 485kgs €790.
Cows with calves at foot made from €1330 to €2480 for a 9-year-old Charolais cow and her month-old bull calf at foot.
Weanling bulls: Ch 245kgs €1200 BBx 280kgs €1190 Ch 285kgs €1150 Ch 290kgs €1150 BBx 345kgs €1500 Lm 360kgs €1550 Lm 375kgs €1520 Lm 350kgs €1320.
Weanling heifers: Ch 260kgs €1000 Ch 275kgs €1040 Ch 250kgs €980 Ch 195kgs €950 Sim 195kgs €670 Ch 320kgs €1550 Blx 345kgs €1440 Ch 325kgs €1210 Ch 330kgs €1140 Lm 315kgs €980 Lm 350kgs €1260 Lm 330kgs €1160.
Calves/runners: Lots made from €320 to €1050 for continental lots.
Bullocks Sale
300 lots presented for sale at our Bullocks Sale on Monday, 14th of October with stores making up to €3.56 a kilo with heavier lots making up to €1990.
Sample prices: Lm 465kgs €1630 Ch 470kgs €1590 Ch 410kgs €1460 Lm 465kgs €1630 Ch 510kgs €1690 Lm 595kgs €1940 AA 580kgs €1760 Ch 635kgs €1980 AA 600kgs €1870 Lm 650kgs €1950 AA 660kgs €1890.
Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. All sales commence at 11 am.
