Analysis of MartWatch data for the first six months of 2017 shows good-quality cattle holding their own, while lesser quality lots have eased on price.
Mart trade has performed favourably in the first six months of 2017, with prices for the top one-third of cattle steady when compared with the same period in 2016.
Prices for lesser quality cattle have fallen below 2016.
Steers weighing 400kg to 500kg are selling 18c/kg on average, or €81 on a 450kg steer, below 2016.
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The lower prices are stemming from higher numbers of dairy-bred animals and in some cases a deterioration in the quality of dairy-bred animals on offer.
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Title: 2017 mart prices solid for better-quality cattle
Analysis of MartWatch data for the first six months of 2017 shows good-quality cattle holding their own, while lesser quality lots have eased on price.
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Mart trade has performed favourably in the first six months of 2017, with prices for the top one-third of cattle steady when compared with the same period in 2016.
Prices for lesser quality cattle have fallen below 2016.
Steers weighing 400kg to 500kg are selling 18c/kg on average, or €81 on a 450kg steer, below 2016.
The lower prices are stemming from higher numbers of dairy-bred animals and in some cases a deterioration in the quality of dairy-bred animals on offer.
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