A special €uro-Star heifer sale took place in conjunction with the usual cattle sale. The majority of these were good-quality continental-bred heifers that were four and five stars on the replacement index.
There was a good deal of farmer interest in maiden heifers, with the main demand for good-quality heavier heifers over 480kg. Top-quality heifers with good breeding potential sold from €1,200 to over €1,450. However, the number of these better-quality heavier types on offer was not huge.
Lighter and plainer heifers were met with mixed demand, regardless of star rating. Lighter four- and five-star weanling heifers with good conformation sold mainly from €2.10/kg to €2.40/kg.
ADVERTISEMENT
The general sale saw a fairly steady trade for all good-quality forward stores and light stores. In the bullock ring, buyers were most active for good-quality R and U grade types, with heavy bullocks selling from €650 to €750 over the weight. Lighter stores from 400kg to 500kg were reasonably steady, although plain bullocks remain a slower sell. The heifer trade saw firm demand for all good-quality types, but like bullocks, plain heifers remain a slow sell.
Commission rates are €9 to the buyer and 2% to the seller to a maximum of €20/head.
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.
A special €uro-Star heifer sale took place in conjunction with the usual cattle sale. The majority of these were good-quality continental-bred heifers that were four and five stars on the replacement index.
There was a good deal of farmer interest in maiden heifers, with the main demand for good-quality heavier heifers over 480kg. Top-quality heifers with good breeding potential sold from €1,200 to over €1,450. However, the number of these better-quality heavier types on offer was not huge.
Lighter and plainer heifers were met with mixed demand, regardless of star rating. Lighter four- and five-star weanling heifers with good conformation sold mainly from €2.10/kg to €2.40/kg.
The general sale saw a fairly steady trade for all good-quality forward stores and light stores. In the bullock ring, buyers were most active for good-quality R and U grade types, with heavy bullocks selling from €650 to €750 over the weight. Lighter stores from 400kg to 500kg were reasonably steady, although plain bullocks remain a slower sell. The heifer trade saw firm demand for all good-quality types, but like bullocks, plain heifers remain a slow sell.
Commission rates are €9 to the buyer and 2% to the seller to a maximum of €20/head.
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