Throughput in Roscrea mart is holding at a higher level later into the year. Manager Michael Harty says this is still reflecting the knock-on consequences of a difficult winter with some farmers delaying their normal sales date due to cattle performing poorly. This was evident in particular in some 2016-born dairy-cross animals with poor weight for age.This left a wide differential in prices paid within breed types.
Friesian bullocks in the 400kg to 480kg weight bracket sold from €1.60/kg to €1.70/kg on average with better-quality lots rising to €1.80/kg. Lighter Friesians sold from €1.70/kg to €1.90/kg with a 10c/kg difference either side of this range depending on quality. Hereford and Angus bullocks weighing 340kg to 440kg sold on average from €1.95/kg to €2.20/kg with prices again falling 10c/kg either side for extremes in quality and 2016 versus 2017-born animals.
Michael says there has been a very strong trade all year for continental cattle with supplies failing to satisfy demand. Good quality suckler-bred continental stores weighing 400kg to 480kg sold from €2.40/kg to €2.80 with heavier lots weighing up to 550kg selling from €2.40/kg to €2.65/kg.
This U grading 535kg Limousin bullock, born April 2016, sold for €1,400 (€2.62/kg).
This U grading 535kg Limousin bullock, born April 2016, sold for €1,400 (€2.62/kg).
These two plain Friesian bullocks, born February 2016 and weighing 475kg, sold for €780 (€1.64/kg).
These two plain Friesian bullocks, born February 2016 and weighing 475kg, sold for €780 (€1.64/kg).
These two Angus cross bullocks, born March 2016 and weighing 465kg, sold for €940 (€2.02/kg).
These two Angus cross bullocks, born March 2016 and weighing 465kg, sold for €940 (€2.02/kg).
These four outlying Hereford-cross bullocks with an average weight of 535kg and born April 2016 sold for €1,235 (€2.31/kg).
These four outlying Hereford-cross bullocks with an average weight of 535kg and born April 2016 sold for €1,235 (€2.31/kg).
These two average-quality yearling Hereford bullocks weighing 452kg and born June 2016 and July 2016, sold for €920 (€2.04/kg).
These two average-quality yearling Hereford bullocks weighing 452kg and born June 2016 and July 2016, sold for €920 (€2.04/kg).
These two 407kg Hereford yearling bullocks, born 4/1/17 and 10/1/17, sold for €930 (€2.29/kg).
These two 407kg Hereford yearling bullocks, born 4/1/17 and 10/1/17, sold for €930 (€2.29/kg).
This 530kg Belgian Blue cross bullock, born 25/6/16, sold for €1,230 (€2.32/kg).
This 530kg Belgian Blue cross bullock, born 25/6/16, sold for €1,230 (€2.32/kg).
This plain Belgian Blue bullock weighing 380kg and born 23/7/17 sold for €700 (€1.84/kg).
This plain Belgian Blue bullock weighing 380kg and born 23/7/17 sold for €700 (€1.84/kg).
This 405kg Charolais store bullock was born 19/5/16 and sold for €1,100 (€2.72/kg).
This 405kg Charolais store bullock was born 19/5/16 and sold for €1,100 (€2.72/kg). 
This good-quality Limousin bullock weighing 385kg and born 2/7/16 sold for €1,020 (€2.65/kg).
This good-quality Limousin bullock weighing 385kg and born 2/7/16 sold for €1,020 (€2.65/kg).
These three Limousin cross bullocks with an average weight of 461kg and born 6/4/16, 12/5/16 and 23/5/16 were bid to €1,185 (€2.57/kg) but not sold.
These three Limousin cross bullocks with an average weight of 461kg and born 6/4/16, 12/5/16 and 23/5/16 were bid to €1,185 (€2.57/kg) but not sold.
This 330kg Charolais cross bullock, born 17/6/17, sold for €810 (€2.46/kg).
This 330kg Charolais cross bullock, born 17/6/17, sold for €810 (€2.46/kg).
These two Hereford bullocks with an average weight of 345kg and born 27/4/17 and 29/4/17 sold for €750 (€2.17/kg).
These two Hereford bullocks with an average weight of 345kg and born 27/4/17 and 29/4/17 sold for €750 (€2.17/kg).
These five Angus bullocks with an average weight of 360kg and all born in early February 2017 sold for €770 (€2.14/kg).
These five Angus bullocks with an average weight of 360kg and all born in early February 2017 sold for €770 (€2.14/kg).
Throughput in Roscrea mart is holding at a higher level later into the year. Manager Michael Harty says this is still reflecting the knock-on consequences of a difficult winter with some farmers delaying their normal sales date due to cattle performing poorly. This was evident in particular in some 2016-born dairy-cross animals with poor weight for age.This left a wide differential in prices paid within breed types.
Friesian bullocks in the 400kg to 480kg weight bracket sold from €1.60/kg to €1.70/kg on average with better-quality lots rising to €1.80/kg. Lighter Friesians sold from €1.70/kg to €1.90/kg with a 10c/kg difference either side of this range depending on quality. Hereford and Angus bullocks weighing 340kg to 440kg sold on average from €1.95/kg to €2.20/kg with prices again falling 10c/kg either side for extremes in quality and 2016 versus 2017-born animals.
Michael says there has been a very strong trade all year for continental cattle with supplies failing to satisfy demand. Good quality suckler-bred continental stores weighing 400kg to 480kg sold from €2.40/kg to €2.80 with heavier lots weighing up to 550kg selling from €2.40/kg to €2.65/kg.
This U grading 535kg Limousin bullock, born April 2016, sold for €1,400 (€2.62/kg).
This U grading 535kg Limousin bullock, born April 2016, sold for €1,400 (€2.62/kg).
These two plain Friesian bullocks, born February 2016 and weighing 475kg, sold for €780 (€1.64/kg).
These two plain Friesian bullocks, born February 2016 and weighing 475kg, sold for €780 (€1.64/kg).
These two Angus cross bullocks, born March 2016 and weighing 465kg, sold for €940 (€2.02/kg).
These two Angus cross bullocks, born March 2016 and weighing 465kg, sold for €940 (€2.02/kg).
These four outlying Hereford-cross bullocks with an average weight of 535kg and born April 2016 sold for €1,235 (€2.31/kg).
These four outlying Hereford-cross bullocks with an average weight of 535kg and born April 2016 sold for €1,235 (€2.31/kg).
These two average-quality yearling Hereford bullocks weighing 452kg and born June 2016 and July 2016, sold for €920 (€2.04/kg).
These two average-quality yearling Hereford bullocks weighing 452kg and born June 2016 and July 2016, sold for €920 (€2.04/kg).
These two 407kg Hereford yearling bullocks, born 4/1/17 and 10/1/17, sold for €930 (€2.29/kg).
These two 407kg Hereford yearling bullocks, born 4/1/17 and 10/1/17, sold for €930 (€2.29/kg).
This 530kg Belgian Blue cross bullock, born 25/6/16, sold for €1,230 (€2.32/kg).
This 530kg Belgian Blue cross bullock, born 25/6/16, sold for €1,230 (€2.32/kg).
This plain Belgian Blue bullock weighing 380kg and born 23/7/17 sold for €700 (€1.84/kg).
This plain Belgian Blue bullock weighing 380kg and born 23/7/17 sold for €700 (€1.84/kg).
This 405kg Charolais store bullock was born 19/5/16 and sold for €1,100 (€2.72/kg).
This 405kg Charolais store bullock was born 19/5/16 and sold for €1,100 (€2.72/kg).
This good-quality Limousin bullock weighing 385kg and born 2/7/16 sold for €1,020 (€2.65/kg).
This good-quality Limousin bullock weighing 385kg and born 2/7/16 sold for €1,020 (€2.65/kg).
These three Limousin cross bullocks with an average weight of 461kg and born 6/4/16, 12/5/16 and 23/5/16 were bid to €1,185 (€2.57/kg) but not sold.
These three Limousin cross bullocks with an average weight of 461kg and born 6/4/16, 12/5/16 and 23/5/16 were bid to €1,185 (€2.57/kg) but not sold.
This 330kg Charolais cross bullock, born 17/6/17, sold for €810 (€2.46/kg).
This 330kg Charolais cross bullock, born 17/6/17, sold for €810 (€2.46/kg).
These two Hereford bullocks with an average weight of 345kg and born 27/4/17 and 29/4/17 sold for €750 (€2.17/kg).
These two Hereford bullocks with an average weight of 345kg and born 27/4/17 and 29/4/17 sold for €750 (€2.17/kg).
These five Angus bullocks with an average weight of 360kg and all born in early February 2017 sold for €770 (€2.14/kg).
These five Angus bullocks with an average weight of 360kg and all born in early February 2017 sold for €770 (€2.14/kg).
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