Heifer prices

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Prices holding well for in-spec cattle, but out-of-spec more likely to be cut.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

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Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Prices hold as throughput increases

Prices hold as throughput increases

NEWS 19 August 2026

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MARKETS 1 April 2026

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MARKETS 25 March 2026

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Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

Watch: bullocks sharper but heifers back in Ennis

Bullocks were reported as 5c/kg dearer despite factory price pressure and inclement weather - but heifers were easier and reduced on price by an average of 10c/kg.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Martbids Database: heavy heifers and bull weanlings slip in price

Martbids Database: heavy heifers and bull weanlings slip in price

Martin Merrick gives the latest update on the mart trade, where a lack of exporter presence around the ring now seems to be taking effect.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Camera at the Mart: heifer trade stays steady in Ballmote

Camera at the Mart: heifer trade stays steady in Ballmote

Martin Merrick reports from Ballymote Mart’s special heifer sale, where top-end continental heifers commanded the biggest demand and prices.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Martbids Database: numbers and prices rise across the board

Martbids Database: numbers and prices rise across the board

Martin Merrick reports on the weekly Martbids analysis, which shows positives in the form of increased cattle numbers paired with an increase in prices.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Milk price cuts put pressure on heifer sales

Milk price cuts put pressure on heifer sales

There was a strong trade for heifers in two recent sales in Kilmallock and Fermoy, but there is less bite in the market generally.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Weanling bulls back as numbers rise

Weanling bulls back as numbers rise

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including what’s happening in the country’s marts

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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