There were 1,000 cattle on offer at Thursday’s sale in Castlerea Mart and despite the recent downturn in the weather conditions demand remained strong for all classes of stock presented for sale.
Quality store cattle in particular recorded some fancy prices while the suck calves and breeding stock reported improved prices this week. Heifers, Dry cows and Weanlings reported prices similar to the previous week.
Sample Heifer prices
Lm 390kgs €1,055
Lm 480kgs €1,315
Ch 470kgs €1,230
Si 450kgs €1,175
Ch 570kgs €1,515
Ch 550kgs €1,395
Lm 580kgs €1,485
Sample Cow prices
Dry Cows :
AA 845kgs €1,635
Ch 570kgs €1,125
Lm 580kgs €1,225
Lm 715kgs €1,515
Lm 690kgs €1,515
Cows with calves at foot made from €850 to €2,480 for a Ch cow and Ch bull calf at foot
Springers made form €850 to €1,550 per head
Calves
Better quality lots presented for sale this week and this was reflected in the prices.
Sample Calf prices
AA bull €375
Hr hfr €310
Fr bull €120
Ch bull €390
Lm hfr €360
Sample Weanling Bulls prices
Lm 290kgs €1,015
BBX 265kgs €980
Ch 285kgs €920
Ch 460kgs €1,250
Ch 365kgs €1,060
Weanling Heifers prices
Ch 295kgs €940
Ch 270kgs €840
Ch 370kgs €1,120
Si 360kgs €1,055
Ch 420kgs €1,095
Moyside/Croghan Shorthorn Breeders Club
The Club held their annual Spring sale of Pedigree and Non Pedigree Shorthorn Cattle, 43 lots were presented for sale with 26 lots sold with an average price of €954 paid with a top price of €1,400 paid for a maiden heifer
Castlerea Mart Bullock sale Monday 25th April
200 bullocks were presented for sale with prices improved, especially for the smaller quality stores. Bullocks made form €400 -€915 with their weight and an average of €684 over paid.
Sample prices
Ch 480kgs €1,345
Ch 540kgs €1,450
Ch 570kgs €1,485
Lm 635kgs €1,550
Ch 665kgs €1,475
Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Monday next the 2nd May with a bullock sale and Thursday next the 5th May with a sale of Heifers, Cows, Calves and Weanlings and also a clearance sale of 32 Dairy stock. All sales commence at 11am.