The number of calves passing through marts continues to be steady, with the majority being Angus and Hereford. Friesian bulls are still available, but only in small numbers. Demand is firm.
There is still some exporter activity, but the majority of calves are being snapped up by farmer buyers or agents sourcing for farmers.
The average Friesian bull calf is making from €90 to €120/head, with aged types making over €150/head. Light young calves are making from €70 to €90 in areas.
Angus bulls and heifers continue to sell from €150 to €200, with bulls making from €170 to €200.
Plainer heifers are making around €150/head.
The trade for Herefords remains strong, with plenty of farmer buyers still active. Prices range mainly from €170 to €200 for heifers and from €190 to €240 for bulls.
Slightly improved cull cow trade
With beef cattle scarce and strong demand for manufacturing beef, the cow trade continues to be very strong around the country.
Where fleshed continental cows are on offer, prices are ranging mainly from €1.85/kg to €2.00/kg or from €550 to €650 with the weight. Top-quality heavy cows are making over €2.10/kg, as factory agents and short-keep finishers are the main buyers for these types
Feeding cows are a strong and steady trade, with the majority of continentals making from €300 to €450 along with the weight.
Friesian cows are quite strong also, with good Friesian feeding cows selling from €250 to €350 along with the weight.
Fleshed Friesians are selling from €1.65/kg to €1.70/kg, but the number on offer is low.
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Strong cattle trade at Enniskillen Mart
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The number of calves passing through marts continues to be steady, with the majority being Angus and Hereford. Friesian bulls are still available, but only in small numbers. Demand is firm.
There is still some exporter activity, but the majority of calves are being snapped up by farmer buyers or agents sourcing for farmers.
The average Friesian bull calf is making from €90 to €120/head, with aged types making over €150/head. Light young calves are making from €70 to €90 in areas.
Angus bulls and heifers continue to sell from €150 to €200, with bulls making from €170 to €200.
Plainer heifers are making around €150/head.
The trade for Herefords remains strong, with plenty of farmer buyers still active. Prices range mainly from €170 to €200 for heifers and from €190 to €240 for bulls.
Slightly improved cull cow trade
With beef cattle scarce and strong demand for manufacturing beef, the cow trade continues to be very strong around the country.
Where fleshed continental cows are on offer, prices are ranging mainly from €1.85/kg to €2.00/kg or from €550 to €650 with the weight. Top-quality heavy cows are making over €2.10/kg, as factory agents and short-keep finishers are the main buyers for these types
Feeding cows are a strong and steady trade, with the majority of continentals making from €300 to €450 along with the weight.
Friesian cows are quite strong also, with good Friesian feeding cows selling from €250 to €350 along with the weight.
Fleshed Friesians are selling from €1.65/kg to €1.70/kg, but the number on offer is low.
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Cattle prices: numbers and quality dropping but prices holding firm at marts
Cattle prices: firm trade for continentals, Friesians a slower sell at Portumna
Cattle prices: numbers dropping but prices firm at Scarriff Mart
Cattle prices: strong store trade continues at Ballymahon Mart
Strong cattle trade at Enniskillen Mart
A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming weeks
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