Saturday’s sale at Dowra Mart saw a large entry of cattle on offer, which was met with another lively trade. While forward store bullocks and heifers were a flying trade, exporters were busy, as well as farmers, snapping up weanling bulls.
Heavy heifers over 550kg were met with very strong demand. Buyers were very active, particularly for better-quality types and prices of these ranged mainly from €750 to €850 along with the weight. Plainer types were a good trade also, selling mainly from €650 to €750 over.
Store bullocks from 400kg to 500kg sold mainly from €2.20/kg to €2.40/kg for good-quality continentals, with U grades making over €2.50/kg. Light store heifers from 400kg to 500kg sold mainly from €2.20/kg to €2.40/kg, similar to the equivalent bullock. The weanling trade was very strong, especially for heavy bulls and fancy types.
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Well-muscled bulls over 400kg sold mainly from €650 to €750 over the weight. There were plenty of good-quality Charolais and Limousin weanling bulls that made from €850 to €1,000/head. Light weanling bulls under 300kg sold mainly from €2.70/kg to €2.90/kg, with better-quality types making over €3.15/kg. Light weanling heifers sold mainly from €2.50/kg to €2.70/kg and to over €2.90/kg at the top of the market. Commission rates are €9 to the buyer and 2% to the seller.
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Saturday’s sale at Dowra Mart saw a large entry of cattle on offer, which was met with another lively trade. While forward store bullocks and heifers were a flying trade, exporters were busy, as well as farmers, snapping up weanling bulls.
Heavy heifers over 550kg were met with very strong demand. Buyers were very active, particularly for better-quality types and prices of these ranged mainly from €750 to €850 along with the weight. Plainer types were a good trade also, selling mainly from €650 to €750 over.
Store bullocks from 400kg to 500kg sold mainly from €2.20/kg to €2.40/kg for good-quality continentals, with U grades making over €2.50/kg. Light store heifers from 400kg to 500kg sold mainly from €2.20/kg to €2.40/kg, similar to the equivalent bullock. The weanling trade was very strong, especially for heavy bulls and fancy types.
Well-muscled bulls over 400kg sold mainly from €650 to €750 over the weight. There were plenty of good-quality Charolais and Limousin weanling bulls that made from €850 to €1,000/head. Light weanling bulls under 300kg sold mainly from €2.70/kg to €2.90/kg, with better-quality types making over €3.15/kg. Light weanling heifers sold mainly from €2.50/kg to €2.70/kg and to over €2.90/kg at the top of the market. Commission rates are €9 to the buyer and 2% to the seller.
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