Numbers in Nenagh on Tuesday last were back a little on previous weeks on account of the weather. Mart manager Michael Harty said that while the sale was smaller, there was still very strong demand for all types, with farmers still very active.

This pair of Limousin bullocks, born May 2018 and weighing 462kg on average, sold for €1,040 each (€2.25/kg).

As the mart is in a strong dairy area, the majority of stock on offer were dairy-crosses.

According to Michael, there was plenty of farmer buyers for all types of stores and some feedlot activity for heavier feeding types. Angus and Herefords continue to be a good trade, with quality having a large effect on prices.

This pair of Angus bullocks, born March 2017 and weighing 492kg on average, sold for €1,010 each (€2.05/kg).

Many of these stores sold for up near the €1.85/kg to €2.00/kg mark. On some occasions, fancy Angus stores passed the €2.00/kg point.

Michael said that demand for continentals was very strong and this was reflected in price.

This Limousin-cross bullock, born March 2017 and weighing 420kg, sold for €780 (€1.86/kg).

The majority of continental stores from 500kg to 600kg sold from €2.10/kg to €2.30/kg, with plenty of demand for them.

Forward Friesian bullocks were a reasonably good trade, but lighter types under 400kg were more difficult, with prices averaging near €1.40/kg.

These three Friesian bullocks, born January 2018 and weighing 393kg on average, sold for €590 each (€1.50/kg).

Stronger stores made from €1.50/kg to €1.60/kg. Strong calves were a firm trade, with good Angus and Herefords selling from €250 to €300/head. Strong Friesian bulls made from €70 to €110, with exporters’ calves selling from €30 to €60/head. Commission rates are €9 to the buyer and €10 to €15 to the seller.

These Friesian bullocks, born April 2018 and weighing 272kg on average, sold for €415 each (€1.53/kg).