Tullow Mart held its annual female show and sale on Friday. Overnight snowfall, combined with sub-zero temperatures, presented some transport challenges, but mart manager Eric Driver said some extra effort by all concerned ensured the sale was not overly affected.
The trade got off to a strong start and maintained brisk throughout, with the presence of northern buyers adding extra bite. Slaughter-fit continental-cross heifers sold from €2.00/kg to €2.15/kg on average, with a selection of excellent-quality heifers selling to €2.40/kg to €2.50/kg and higher, with a top of €3,000 for the 760kg show champion.
Short-keep stores remain a lively trade. Good R and U grading heifers sold from €2.10/kg to an upper range of €2.25/kg to €2.35/kg, with a few lots again higher. Eric reported an improved trade for lighter dairy-bred stock, with nice-quality heifers selling from €1.80/kg upwards, while continental-cross sold heifers from €2.10/kg to €2.40/kg on average.
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The mart trade is providing a good outlet for slaughter-fit stock. Good-quality heavy continental-cross cows sold from €1.50/kg to €1.80/kg, with top lots to €2/kg. Friesian cows sold from €1/kg for feeding types to €200 to €400 over for fleshed cows. Commission rates are €10 to the buyer and minimum €9 to the buyer. See more photos at www.farmersjournal.ie.
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Tullow Mart held its annual female show and sale on Friday. Overnight snowfall, combined with sub-zero temperatures, presented some transport challenges, but mart manager Eric Driver said some extra effort by all concerned ensured the sale was not overly affected.
The trade got off to a strong start and maintained brisk throughout, with the presence of northern buyers adding extra bite. Slaughter-fit continental-cross heifers sold from €2.00/kg to €2.15/kg on average, with a selection of excellent-quality heifers selling to €2.40/kg to €2.50/kg and higher, with a top of €3,000 for the 760kg show champion.
Short-keep stores remain a lively trade. Good R and U grading heifers sold from €2.10/kg to an upper range of €2.25/kg to €2.35/kg, with a few lots again higher. Eric reported an improved trade for lighter dairy-bred stock, with nice-quality heifers selling from €1.80/kg upwards, while continental-cross sold heifers from €2.10/kg to €2.40/kg on average.
The mart trade is providing a good outlet for slaughter-fit stock. Good-quality heavy continental-cross cows sold from €1.50/kg to €1.80/kg, with top lots to €2/kg. Friesian cows sold from €1/kg for feeding types to €200 to €400 over for fleshed cows. Commission rates are €10 to the buyer and minimum €9 to the buyer. See more photos at www.farmersjournal.ie.
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