The number of calf sales in marts continues to decline, but the trade is holding reasonably well.
The average Friesian bull calf is making just under €100/head, which is only slightly lower than the same time last week. The majority of those on offer are now closer to three- to four-week-old calves.
Angus heifer prices have strengthened again slightly, with lower numbers on offer.
ADVERTISEMENT
The average heifer calf is selling for €116/head, up by over €15/head on last week, while Angus bulls are selling for €155/head on average.
Hereford heifers are making about €20/head more than the equivalent Angus calf, while bulls are selling for €25/head more than the equivalent Angus. Demand for continental calves is still very strong and prices are ranging mainly from €200 to €350 depending on quality.
Register for free to read this story and our free stories.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
The number of calf sales in marts continues to decline, but the trade is holding reasonably well.
The average Friesian bull calf is making just under €100/head, which is only slightly lower than the same time last week. The majority of those on offer are now closer to three- to four-week-old calves.
Angus heifer prices have strengthened again slightly, with lower numbers on offer.
The average heifer calf is selling for €116/head, up by over €15/head on last week, while Angus bulls are selling for €155/head on average.
Hereford heifers are making about €20/head more than the equivalent Angus calf, while bulls are selling for €25/head more than the equivalent Angus. Demand for continental calves is still very strong and prices are ranging mainly from €200 to €350 depending on quality.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS