The number of calves on offer at marts continues to decline. Angus heifer calves have held firm, and are selling at €120 to €140/head for average-quality types while stronger calves are making up to €170/hd in some areas.
Angus bulls are selling from €160 to €180/hd with the number on offer back a little on last week. Hereford heifers are selling for about €50/hd more than the equivalent Angus, while Hereford bulls are making from €210/hd to €230/hd for average-quality types, back by €70 to €90/hd on the same week last year. Friesian bull calf prices are holding firm with prices averaging from €80 to €90/hd. Light and young calves continue to make from €60 to €80, while strong farmers-type calves are making from €120 to €140/head. Exporter activity is strong, with a good deal of demand for both Angus and Friesian calves.
The number of calves on offer at marts continues to decline. Angus heifer calves have held firm, and are selling at €120 to €140/head for average-quality types while stronger calves are making up to €170/hd in some areas.
Angus bulls are selling from €160 to €180/hd with the number on offer back a little on last week. Hereford heifers are selling for about €50/hd more than the equivalent Angus, while Hereford bulls are making from €210/hd to €230/hd for average-quality types, back by €70 to €90/hd on the same week last year. Friesian bull calf prices are holding firm with prices averaging from €80 to €90/hd. Light and young calves continue to make from €60 to €80, while strong farmers-type calves are making from €120 to €140/head. Exporter activity is strong, with a good deal of demand for both Angus and Friesian calves.
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