There was no wild variation on recent weanling trends. Those from 250kg to 310kg seem to be selling well, with prices generally ranging from €2.50/kg to €2.80/kg and some going above that. Bulls above 400kg were selling from €1.95/kg to €2.20/kg, with quality and weight a big price factor. Bulls from 310kg to 400kg ranged from €2.20/kg up to €2.50/kg.

Sample weanling bull/bullock prices

Three Charolais, 386kg – €915, €2.37/kg.

Three Charolais 318kg – €810, €2.55/kg.

Two Blonde D’aquitaine 207kg – €600, €2.90/kg.

One Limousin 415kg – €850, €2.05/kg.

One Charolais 290kg – €815, €2.81/kg.

Four Charolais 276kg – €715, €2.59/kg.

One Limousin 285kg – €810, €2.84/kg.

Weanling heifers were less consistent than the bulls in terms of quality but, as one buyer commented, they were dear enough.

Sample weanling heifer prices

One Limousin 340kg – €765, €2.25/kg.

Two Charolais 252kg – €590, €2.34/kg.

One Charolais 435kg – €1,010, €2.32/kg.

One Simmental 280kg – €760, €2.71/kg.

There were 172 bullocks on offer, with excellent prices available for U grade potential 2015-born animals. Plainer cattle were a tougher sell, but those with good weight for age were in demand.

Sample bullock prices

Five Hereford, 398kg – €830, €2.09/kg.

One Limousin 400kg – €930 , €2.33/kg.

One Charolais 355kg – €805, €2.27/kg.

Two Limousin 375kg – €880, €2.35/kg.

Two Charolais 380kg – €890, €2.34/kg.

Heifer numbers were relatively steady compared with recent weeks, with 66 on offer. Trade was similar to most southern marts in recent weeks.

Sample heifer prices

One Limousin 400kg – €780, €1.95/kg.

One Hereford 460kg – €860, €1.90/kg.

One Charolais 390kg – €810, €2.08/kg.

One Charolais 490kg – €1,000, €2.04//kg.