Bullock numbers were back on last Monday with 265 offered for sale in Bandon this week. Spring 2015 stores made up most of what was available and conformation had a big influence on price.

Friesian bullocks with better conformation were still making €1.65/kg to €1.70/kg but narrower stock were back a few cents on this. Similar to last week, plainer Friesian bullocks sold from €190 to €390 with their weight.

Hereford and Angus cross bullocks remained steady with most selling from €1.85/kg up to €2/kg. The best traditional cross bullocks made more with prices for these ranging from €255 to €730 along with their weight.

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Numbers of continental bullocks were thin on the ground but sold very well making from €310 to €715 over their weights.

Sample bullock prices:

  • Five Hereford 413kg - €840, €2.03/kg
  • Two Hereford 427kg - €885, €2.07/kg
  • Seven Angus 428kg - €840, €1.96/kg
  • Four Limousin 487kg - €1,200, €2.46/kg
  • Six Friesian 462kg - €785, €1.70//kg
  • Six Friesian 385kg - €680, €1.77/kg
  • Six Charolais 438kg - €1,040, €2.37/kg
  • Six Angus 435kg - €910, €2.09/kg
  • Heifers

    There were 105 heifers on offer and prices ranged from €255 up to €545 over the euro per kilo. Angus cross heifers dominated what was available with medium stores and forward heifers making up most of these.

    Sample heifer prices:

  • Three Hereford 340kg - €700, €2.06/kg
  • Three Angus 511kg - €1,055, €2.07/kg
  • Two Angus 500kg - €1,010, €2.02/kg
  • Two Hereford 410kg - €830, €2.02/kg
  • Calves

    There was 120 calves on offer. Hereford and Angus bulls made from €190 to €350 for younger calves with up to €475 available for the runners. Angus and Hereford heifer calves sold from €175 to €290, with stronger heifer calves making up to €450. Continental bull calves made from up to €450 and continental heifer calves sold for up to €500.

    Cows

    Dry cow numbers were up this week with over 100 on offer. They made from €100 under to €685 over their weight.

    Sample cow prices:

  • One Charolais 815kg - €1400, €1.72/kg
  • One Friesian 565kg - €870, €1.54/kg
  • One Friesian 640kg - €1000, €1.56/kg
  • One Hereford 710kg - €1240, €1.75/kg
  • One Friesian 735kg - €1065, €1.45/kg