Well-fleshed Friesian cows sold for between €250 and €400 with their weight, while those in need of more feeding sold from €1.10/kg to €1.30/kg. There were 120 cows on offer and they sold from €50 to €725 over the euro/kg. Sample prices:

  • One Friesian, 550kg - €880, €1.60/kg.
  • One Friesian, 735kg - €1,230, €1.67/kg.
  • One Friesian, 670kg - €1,020, €1.52/kg.
  • One Friesian, 720kg - €1,110, €1.54/kg.
  • One Charolais, 885kg - €1,610, €1.82/kg.
  • One Hereford, 725kg - €1,190, €1.82/kg.

    • Bullocks

    There was some excellent early 2016-born stock, both Friesian and beef-crosses, weighing in the mid-400kg range. Beef-crosses were pulling in over €450 with their weight, while Friesians made over €300 over the euro/kg.

    Older bullocks were a mixed bag quality-wise, with over 250kg weight difference between stock the same age. Forward stores were in shorter supply this week, but prices were on par with recent weeks.

    Friesians made between €200 and €550 with their weight and traditional beef-crosses sold for between €400 and €700 over the €/kg, while continentals made between €400 and €800 with their weight. Sample prices:

  • Four Angus, March 2015, 597kg - €1,280, €2.14/kg.
  • Three Limousin, July 2015, 515kg - €950, €1.85/kg.
  • One Charolais, February 2016, 445kg - €1,110, €2.49/kg.
  • Five Friesian, January 2016, 395kg - €700, €1.77/kg.
  • Two Hereford, April 2015, 597kg - €1,220, €1.81/kg.
  • One Angus, January 2016, 460kg - €940, €2.04/kg.
  • Six Hereford, April 2016, 320kg - €750, €2.34/kg.
  • Five Friesian, January 2016, 456kg - €780, €1.71/kg.
  • Five Hereford, February 2016, 443kg - €920, €2.08/kg.

    • Calves

    There were 610 calves sold, with export-type Friesian bulls selling for between €80 and €130 and older bull calves selling for up to €250. Friesian heifers sold for between €150 and €300.

    Hereford and Angus-cross bull calves were making from €220 to €430, with heifers of these breeds selling from €200 to €380. Continental heifers sold for up to €400, with continental bulls making up to €475.

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    Store bullocks a flying trade in Headford Mart