There were 270 calves on offer and beef-cross calves were in demand. Hereford and Angus-cross bull calves sold for between €220 and €410, with heifers of these breeds selling for between €180 and €360.

Friesian bull calves made between €101 and €165, with stronger calves making up to €250. Continental heifers sold from €250 to €460 and continental bulls made from €290 to €480.

Dry cows

In the dry cow sale, prices remain on a similar level to 2017, with fleshed cows commanding good money with their weight. Between €200 and €400 over the €/kg was available.

Feeder cows were closer to €100 with their weight or less, depending on their body condition. There were over 170 cows on offer and they made from €50 under to €750 over the €/kg. Sample prices:

  • One Simmental, 835kg - €1,585, €1.90/kg.
  • One Friesian, 820kg - €1,240, €1.51/kg.
  • One Friesian, 610kg - €920, €1.51/kg.
  • One Friesian, 690kg - €1,030, €1.90/kg.
  • One Friesian, 760kg - €1,000, €1.32/kg.
  • One Friesian, 545kg - €830, €1.52/kg.

    • Bullocks

    There was a small entry of bullocks and their prices ranged from €330 to €700 with their weight. Friesians commanded prices of €1.65/kg to €1.80/kg with Angus and Hereford bullocks making from €1.90/kg to €2.14/kg.

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