Cattle numbers were in a similar position to last week in Bandon today. There was 260 bullocks on offer offer and of these there was a large percentage of Friesians on offer. The more traditional British Friesians broke the €2/kg and many making over €1.90/kg. thinner framed Holsteins sold well too back to the €1.70 to €1.80/kg mark.

Over all Friesian prices ranged from €250 to €550 with their weight.

Sample prices

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  • Seven Friesian 410kg - €810 ,€1.98/kg
  • Six Friesian 453kg - €910, €2.01/kg
  • Four Friesian 414kg - €980, €2.01/kg
  • Seven Friesian 391kg - €760, €1.94
  • There was a selection of forward continental and traditional breed stores and also lighter yearling store bullocks. Prices for non Friesian bullocks went from €380 to €670 over the €/kg

  • Seven Angus 527kg - €1190, €2.26/kg
  • Seven Hereford 357kg - €775, €2.17//kg
  • Four Angus 551kg - €1210, €2.20/kg
  • Two Charolais 637kg - €1410, €2.21/kg
  • Five Angus 340kg - €730, €2.15/kg
  • There were 60 heifers on offer with traditional breeds to the fore. Heifer prices ranged from €300 to €600 with their weight.

    Sample prices.

  • One Angus January 2015 440kg - €980, €2.23/kg
  • One Simmental April 2015 490kg -€1000, €2.04/kg
  • One Angus January 2015 470kg - €960, €2.04/kg
  • One Angus September 2014 435kg - €870, €2/kg
  • Calf numbers were similar to last week with 1140 calves sold. Friesian bull calves were dear and sold from €130 to €240. Friesian heifer calves sold from €120 to €360 . Hereford and Angus bulls prices were up and made from €180 to €400 and Hereford and Angus heifer calf prices ranged from €150 to €350. Continental calves sold from €250 to €480 for bulls with heifers making from €230 to €390.

    Dry cow numbers were up on last week with 160 on offer. Trade was similar to recent weeks.

  • One Friesian 905kg - €1310, €1.45/kg
  • One Friesian 690kg - €1040, €1.51/kg
  • One Blonde 850kg- €1570, €1.85/kg
  • One Friesian 675kg - €1000, €1.48/kg
  • One Hereford 720kg - €1190, €1.65/kg
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