With a yard of 370 weanlings, consistency was the standout feature of what was on offer at Skibbereen Mart's weanling show and sale on Friday.
Spring 2019-born stock made up most of what was there. A noticeable feature was the performance of weanling bullocks. These were mainly those north of 380kg and it showed a few farmers had been keeping their eyes on the current market.
They made 10c/kg to 15c/kg more than bulls the same age.
Weanling bulls
Bulls under 350kg dominated numbers and prices were very solid, with €2.25/kg to €2.45/kg paid on a lot of weanlings. Charolais crosses were the top performers.
A good share of what was available sold for €350 or €500 along with the weight and a few more made from €2.60/kg upwards.
Bullocks
It was steady as she goes in the bullock ring, with a very solid demand for continental bullocks - both forward and light stores.
With almost a 100% clearance rate, most sold for between €1.90/kg and €2.20/kg, with the older heavier stores at the lower end and a share of heavy weanling bullocks selling well.
Camera at the Mart: serious demand for bullocks in Skibbereen