There were larger numbers on offer this week with the trade remaining positive. Prices for Bullocks were improved with prices ranging from an average of €2.28 per kilo up to €2.80 per kilo. The trade for Heifers was similar to the previous week with prices averaging from €2.23 per kilo up to €3.03 per kilo. There was also a better trade for Dry Cows with all lots sold and prices ranging from €1.70 per kilo up to €2.22 per kilo. Once again this week there was a good attendance of Customers anxious for stock resulting in a very high percentage of lots getting sold. Friday sales continue weekly for Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows. Special Spring Sale of Heifers – Friday February 17th @ 11 a.m, – 42 pens on offer. Also Bullocks& Dry Cow–Special Sale of Springers – Saturday February 25th at 12 noon- Bookings now being accepted.
Dry Cows made from €775 to €1535 per lot
Sample prices Lim 690 kgs €1535, Lim X 675 kgs €1400, Char X 645 kgs €1205,Lim X 680 kgs €1165, AAX 570 kgs €1160, Char x 725 kgs €1120, AAX 500 kgs €950,AAX 545 kgs €885.
Heifers made from €290 to €655 over
Sample Prices Char X 495 kgs €1150, Char X 520 kgs €1140, SAX 575 kgs €1100,Lim X 505 kgs €1070, Lim X 445 kgs €1020, Lim X 425 kgs €980, Lim x 300 kgs €910,BBX 345 kgs €900,
Bullocks made from €450 to €913 over
Sample Prices Char X 770 kgs €1575, 2 Char 572 kgs €1485, 3 Lim X 630 kgs €1430,4 Char x 595 kgs €1390, 3 Lim X 560 kgs €1380, 3 Char 545 kgs €1335,Char X 555 kgs €1350,Lim 555 kgs €1325, 2 BAX 530 kgs €1370, AAX 555 kgs €1240, Char X 445 €1205,Simm X 500 kgs €1155, Char X 440 kgs €1080, AAX 380 kgs €900,