Calves in Bandon made up the bulk of what was on offer with 2,320 calves sold in a sale that finished before 6pm. With the sale also featuring 220 cull cows, it gave a glimpse of what to expect in future spring sales at the venue.
Prices ranged from €65 to €135 for export-type Friesian bull calves, and there was good demand from farmer buyers for stronger Friesian bulls, which made up to €200.
There was a notable increase in the amount of Angus and Hereford cross calves available and the difference in quality between the calves was very evident here with well-fed calves making almost double what farmers were getting for some of their lighter comrades of the same age.
Friesian bull calves, 19 days old, sold for €80/head.There was a solid trade for traditional beef breed crosses from Friesian cows with bull calves selling for between €140 and €415.
Hereford and Angus heifers sold for between €120 and €310. Continentals were thin on the ground but were in good demand. Heifers made from €200 to €410, while continental bulls made between €250 and €450/head.
Continental calves were scarce but in good demand.Jersey and crossbred bull calves, along with half-twin heifers, made from €1 up to €50, and smaller poorly conformed Friesians were in the same price bracket.
Beef-sired calves bred from crossbred cows sold for €120.
The solid cow trade from 2017 remains with prices ranging from €50 to €500 with their weight.
Cow prices
One Friesian, 750kg: €1,200, €1.60/kg.One Angus, 730kg: €1,210, €1.66/kgOne Friesian, 760kg: €1,100, €1.41/kg.One Friesian, 655kg: €880, €1.34/kg.One Friesian, 530kg: €730, €1.38./kg.One Friesian, 635kg: €965, €1.52/kg. Read more
Calves make €1 to €420 at record Cashel Mart sale
Flying trade for all types of hoggets at Ballymote Mart
Calves in Bandon made up the bulk of what was on offer with 2,320 calves sold in a sale that finished before 6pm. With the sale also featuring 220 cull cows, it gave a glimpse of what to expect in future spring sales at the venue.
Prices ranged from €65 to €135 for export-type Friesian bull calves, and there was good demand from farmer buyers for stronger Friesian bulls, which made up to €200.
There was a notable increase in the amount of Angus and Hereford cross calves available and the difference in quality between the calves was very evident here with well-fed calves making almost double what farmers were getting for some of their lighter comrades of the same age.
Friesian bull calves, 19 days old, sold for €80/head.There was a solid trade for traditional beef breed crosses from Friesian cows with bull calves selling for between €140 and €415.
Hereford and Angus heifers sold for between €120 and €310. Continentals were thin on the ground but were in good demand. Heifers made from €200 to €410, while continental bulls made between €250 and €450/head.
Continental calves were scarce but in good demand.Jersey and crossbred bull calves, along with half-twin heifers, made from €1 up to €50, and smaller poorly conformed Friesians were in the same price bracket.
Beef-sired calves bred from crossbred cows sold for €120.
The solid cow trade from 2017 remains with prices ranging from €50 to €500 with their weight.
Cow prices
One Friesian, 750kg: €1,200, €1.60/kg.One Angus, 730kg: €1,210, €1.66/kgOne Friesian, 760kg: €1,100, €1.41/kg.One Friesian, 655kg: €880, €1.34/kg.One Friesian, 530kg: €730, €1.38./kg.One Friesian, 635kg: €965, €1.52/kg. Read more
Calves make €1 to €420 at record Cashel Mart sale
Flying trade for all types of hoggets at Ballymote Mart
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