Yet again, heifers with a bit of colour saw a greater demand than those with the higher replacement indices.

Sample in-calf heifer price

  • One Limousin with a replacement index of 135 made €1,540.
  • One Simmental with a replacement index of 100 made €1,270.
  • One Limousin with a replacement index of 97 made €1,250.
  • One Simmental with a replacement index of 117 made €1,130.
  • One Angus with a replacement index of 111 made €950.
  • One Salers with a replacement index of 173 made €1,060.
  • One Simmental with a replacement index of 111 made €1,230.
  • One Limousin with a replacement index of 117 made €1,300.
  • One Limousin with a replacement index of 74 made €1,300.
  • Two Angus with a replacement index of 104 made €1,040.

    • This White Head heifer, in calf to GZP (Limousin), sold for €1,320.

    Weanlings

    Buyers commented on weanling bulls being up slightly on last week, while the heifer trade remained similar to recent sales. Overall, they sold from €300 up to €540 with their weight.

    Sample weanling bull prices

  • Three Charolais 340kg – €825,€2.43/kg.
  • One Charolais 350kg – €890, €2.54/kg.
  • Five Limousin 375kg – €700, €2.40/kg.
  • Two Limousin 200kg – €520, €2.60/kg.
  • Three Limousin 265kg – €800, €3.02/kg.

    • Sample weanling heifer prices

  • One Limousin 395kg – €870,€2.20/kg.
  • Two Limousin 285kg – €800, €2.81/kg.
  • Two Simmental 282kg – €635, €2.25/kg.

    • Bullocks

    The bullock ring saw a bit more life, with cattle more suitable for finishing next spring attracting good demand and getting a few c/kg extra than in recent weeks. Angus and Hereford bullocks made from €250 up to €520 with their weight and continentals made up to €625 over the €/kg.

    Sample bullock prices

  • Seven Angus 462kg – €955, €2.07/kg.
  • Seven Angus 460kg – €955, €2.08/kg.
  • Three Friesians 620kg – €1,090, €1.76/kg.
  • One Limousin 455kg – €1,015, €2.23/kg.
  • One Limousin 545kg – €1,170, €2.15/kg.
  • Seven Herefords 370kg – €740, €2/kg.
  • Six Herefords 397kg – €750, €1.89/kg.

    • Dry cows

    Dry cows sold from €190 under the €/kg to €485 over the €/kg. Well-fleshed cows were especially sought after.

    Sample dry cow prices

  • One Charolais 715kg – €1,010, €1.41/kg.
  • One Simmental 715kg – €1,200, €1.68/kg.
  • One Friesian 650kg – €810, €1.25/kg.

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