Many managers report the calf trade holding steady and, if anything, firming a little in recent days. This comes on the back of numbers continuing to tighten, while export and farmer demand has held well. Better-quality calves continue to sell best, with light crossbred, Jersey and Friesian calves and poorer-quality Angus and Hereford calves remaining a slow trade.
Light and young Friesian calves continue to sell on average from €60 to €80, with small numbers selling back to €30 to €50. Strong farmer-type calves are making from €120 to €140/head, with the best-quality aged calves selling to €170 to €200.
Exceeding €200/head
Angus heifers are selling on average from €140 to €170, with the lightest calves from €60 to €80 upwards and the best calves exceeding €200 per head. Bull calves are, in most cases, attracting a premium ranging from €20 to €50. Hereford bull calves are selling from €170 to €240 in general, with a large differential again present depending on calf quality and age.
Continental-sired calves remain a firm trade, with lighter Blue, Limousin and Simmental bull calves selling from €250 to €330, while the best-quality continental bull calves are selling north of €200 per head.
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Many managers report the calf trade holding steady and, if anything, firming a little in recent days. This comes on the back of numbers continuing to tighten, while export and farmer demand has held well. Better-quality calves continue to sell best, with light crossbred, Jersey and Friesian calves and poorer-quality Angus and Hereford calves remaining a slow trade.
Light and young Friesian calves continue to sell on average from €60 to €80, with small numbers selling back to €30 to €50. Strong farmer-type calves are making from €120 to €140/head, with the best-quality aged calves selling to €170 to €200.
Exceeding €200/head
Angus heifers are selling on average from €140 to €170, with the lightest calves from €60 to €80 upwards and the best calves exceeding €200 per head. Bull calves are, in most cases, attracting a premium ranging from €20 to €50. Hereford bull calves are selling from €170 to €240 in general, with a large differential again present depending on calf quality and age.
Continental-sired calves remain a firm trade, with lighter Blue, Limousin and Simmental bull calves selling from €250 to €330, while the best-quality continental bull calves are selling north of €200 per head.
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Hogan urges dairy industry to heed market signals
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