Similar to other marts in the last week, Kanturk Mart took the step to lock everyone but employees out of the lairage. Manager Seamus O’Keeffe said: “We installed a catwalk three years ago and that took a lot of people off the floor. We now have decided to close off all access to the floor to everyone except staff. It’s not being put in to annoy anybody, it’s for people’s safety.”
Auctioneer Noel Corcoran said that despite incessant rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning trade was exceptionally strong in both rings, where 980 cattle were sold. The calf trade was strong, with plenty of demand from both shippers and farmers, with most calves selling for between €100 and €415, depending on breed and quality. Angus and Hereford dairy-crosses made up most of what was on offer.
Farmer buyers in attendance were particularly active for 2017-born bullocks and heifers. Outliers made 20c to 35c/kg more than housed cattle. Most of the dairy-cross animals sold from between €1.80/kg and €2.30/kg, with a bit more available for continentals.
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Cows were a very solid trade, with Friesians in good condition making from €150 to €300 with their weight, with a shade more available for beef cows. Calved dairy cows sold for between €1,100 and €1,500.
Commission rates are €8 to the seller and €10.50. Entry fee is €3 per head for bullocks, cows and heifers.
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Similar to other marts in the last week, Kanturk Mart took the step to lock everyone but employees out of the lairage. Manager Seamus O’Keeffe said: “We installed a catwalk three years ago and that took a lot of people off the floor. We now have decided to close off all access to the floor to everyone except staff. It’s not being put in to annoy anybody, it’s for people’s safety.”
Auctioneer Noel Corcoran said that despite incessant rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning trade was exceptionally strong in both rings, where 980 cattle were sold. The calf trade was strong, with plenty of demand from both shippers and farmers, with most calves selling for between €100 and €415, depending on breed and quality. Angus and Hereford dairy-crosses made up most of what was on offer.
Farmer buyers in attendance were particularly active for 2017-born bullocks and heifers. Outliers made 20c to 35c/kg more than housed cattle. Most of the dairy-cross animals sold from between €1.80/kg and €2.30/kg, with a bit more available for continentals.
Cows were a very solid trade, with Friesians in good condition making from €150 to €300 with their weight, with a shade more available for beef cows. Calved dairy cows sold for between €1,100 and €1,500.
Commission rates are €8 to the seller and €10.50. Entry fee is €3 per head for bullocks, cows and heifers.
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