Clifden Mart’s annual weanling show and sale saw a strong 97% clearance rate recorded, with 158 lots sold on Friday evening last.
Demand was solid, with quality calves with good weight for age and potential to develop being in demand from ringside buyers.
There was a mix of breeds, with six breeds represented, though Charolais-cross and Limousin-cross heifers made up 85% of those on offer.
Ninety-one Charolais-cross heifers weighing from 102kg to 452kg saw an average weight of 263.6kg with an average price of €5.11/kg paid, with Limousin-cross heifers accounting for 43 head and selling to an average of €5.63/kg at an average weight of 288.7kg.
Top call of the day was a Limousin-cross weighing 405kg selling for €2,850 (€7.03/kg).
Average weight and prices of the remaining breeds on show included six Angus-cross types weighing between 182kg and 390kg with an average weight of 265kg and average price of €4.37/kg.
Nine Belgian Blue-cross heifers weighing from 225kg to 445kg and averaging 331.2kg sold to an average of €6.06/kg.
Seven Salers-cross heifers weighing from 178kg to 305kg averaged 251.1kg at €5.20/kg of an average, with two Shorthorn-cross weighing 280kg and 345kg averaging €4.50/kg.
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