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Quality heifers were a good trade also, but plainer cattle in general were a tougher sell.
Bullocks from 560kg to 660kg sold mainly from €505 to €820 along with the weight.
Plainer types made from €1.83/kg to €2.00/kg, while better-quality types made from €2.20/kg to €2.38/kg.
Bullocks from 450kg to 550kg sold mainly from €500 to €750 over the weight, with top-quality types making up to €790 over.
Bullocks over 650kg sold to €820 over the weight.
The heifer trade saw types over 600kg sell from €550 to €700 over the weight, with prices topping out at €2.34/kg.
Plain heifers sold back as far as €1.80/kg. Those from 500kg to 600kg sold mainly from €500 to €700 along with the weight, while lighter types made from €345 to €680 over or from €1.76/kg for plain types to €2.60/kg for quality continentals.
The sheep sale saw cull ewes sell from €40/head to €103/head, while lambs sold from €50 /head to €125/head.
Breeders sold from €77/head to €150/head and hoggets made from €90/head to €176/head. Commission rates are €10 to the buyer and 2% to the seller.
Mart prices: weather and numbers testing demand for plainer cattle
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