Over 700 cattle lots were presented for sale at Castlerea Mart on Thursday last, October 10th.
The weanling trade remains very strong at the moment with increased farmer activity and strong export demand, resulting in weanling heifers peaking at €5.24 a kilo, while the bulls peaked at €4.34 a kilo.
The heifer trade noticed increased lots presented for sale, with demand increasing for quality stores, while heavier lots topped out at €2100. The dry cow ring noticed increased numbers of store cows on offer with forward lots making up to €2570.
Heifers, sample prices: Lm 400kgs €1440 ,Ch 425kgs €1320, Lm 385kgs €1270, Ch 380kgs €1240, Lm 465kgs €1800, Lm 460kgs €1700, Ch 480kgs €1600 ,Ch 450kgs €1430, AA 690kgs €2100, Ch 605kgs €1970, Her 595kgs €1830, and BBx 500kgs €1710.
Dry cows, sample prices: Lm 905kgs €2570, Ch 745kgs €2040, AA 835kgs €2260, AA 755kgs €1980, Lm 595kgs €1790, FR 433kgs €630, Her 460kgs €910, and Lm 600kgs €1590.
Cows with calves at foot made from €1090 to €1350. Springer cows made from €800 to €1480. Calf/runner lots made from €250 to €1070 for continental lots.
Weanling bulls, sample prices: BA 185kgs €690, Ch 290kgs €1230, Lm 280kgs €1110, Ch 275kgs €1090, Lm 240kgs €970, Ch 310kgs €1290, Ch 370kgs €1510, Ch 345kgs €1500, Ch 335kgs €1350, Ch 310kgs €1290, and AA 405kgs €1270.
Weanling heifers, sample prices: Ch 265kgs €990, Ch 260kgs €820, BBx 305kgs €1600, Ch 305kgs €1150, Ch 330kgs €1080, Lm 345kgs €1190, Lm 265kgs €860, and Ch 235kgs €840.
Bullocks
Over 300 bullock lots presented for sale on Monday last, October 7th.
A good trade prevailed for all categories on offer. Quality stores made up to €3.64 a kilo while heavier lots made up to €2140.
Sample prices: Ch 640kgs €2140, Lm 630kgs €1950, Ch 590kgs €1950, Ch 570kgs €1830, AA 575kgs €1610, Ch 505kgs €1880, Ch 545kgs €1800, AA 535kgs €1570, Lm 505kgs €1590, Lm 515kgs €1720, and AA 540kgs €1550.
Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. All sales commence at 11 am.
