Manager’s report…Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart
“There were good numbers of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a big turnout of excellent quality bullocks. There was a lively trade for quality lots of bullocks with prices ranging from €2.30 per kilo up to €3.03 per kilo the tops for a Char X bullock weighing 555 kgs and fetching €1,680 (€1,125 over its weight). Plainer lots were more difficult to clear.
“The number of heifers on offer was small due to the huge entry for next week’s special sale. Heifer prices ranged from €2.17 per kilo up to €2.55 per kilo.
“Prices for dry cows averaged from €1.38 up to €1.93 per kilo. On Friday next, September 14th, there’s a special sale of heifers – 100 pens on offer.
“Also, bullocks and dry cows. On Friday, September 21st at 11 am there’s an extra-special sale of bullocks. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on this Thursday, September 13th. Also, heifers and dry cows.
“Please note the following new Health & Safety rules: On Fridays, yard opens at 7.30 am. Only mart staff will be allowed into the sales yard from 7.30 am to 10.30 am. All stock must be penned by 10 am. The draw for the starting pens will take place at 9.50 am. Yard will open to allow stock to be viewed by purchasers from 10.30 am to 11 am sharp. After 11 am, the yard will be closed again to the public (staff only). Cattle that are not penned by 10 am will have to wait to be penned until after the viewing period is over.
“Sellers who do not have their cattle penned by the time they come up for sale will have to wait until the end to have their stock sold.
“We thank you for your co-operation and patience as we implement these changes”.
Roscommon Mart sample prices
Dry cows
Lim X 725 kgs €1400, Simm X 690 kgs €1285, Lim X 475 kgs €900, Fr. 675 kgs €880, Lim LX 585 kgs €860, Simm X 585 kgs €780, FRX 650 kgs €720, AAX 520 kgs €670.
Bullocks
Bullocks made from €420 to €1125 over the kilo. 2 Lim X 845 kgs €1850, Char X 735 kgs €1750, Char 740 kgs €1720, Char X 555 kgs €1680, 2 Char X 592 kgs €1605, 4 Char X 567 kgs €1560, 8 Char X 583 kgs €1500, 3 Char X 573 kgs €1550, 2 Lim X 597 kgs €1430, Char X 575 kgs €1440, Lim X 585 kgs €1210, AAX 380 kgs €800, Char X 380 kgs €900, Char X 590 kgs €1390, AAX 545 kgs €1050, BBX 590 kgs €1280, 2 Lim X 480 kgs €1040, Lim X 475 kgs €1200.
Heifers
Heifers made from 370 to €760 over the kilo. AAX 660 kgs €1400, BBX 615 kgs €1400, Char X 605 kgs €1300, Char X 495 kgs €1255, Lim X 465 kgs €1140, Lim X 480 kgs €1100, 2 Lim X 390 kgs €760, AAX 425 kgs €850, 3 Char X 363 kgs €850, 2 Char X 372 kgs €860.
Manager’s report…Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart
“Lighter store bullocks and heifers were an improved trade this week with prices improved by €20-€30 per head.
“Plainer stores remain unchanged while in the weanling rings there have been increased numbers and demand for the quality lots this week. The cull cow trade was similar to previous weeks with demand strongest for the forward lots.
“Cows with calves at foot made from €600 to €1330 per head. Springers made from €1200 to €1350 per head.
“With regards to calves/runners, bigger numbers presented this week with young calves making from €160-€300 with stronger runner type lots making from €350-€600 for the continental types.
“Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday, 13th of September with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.
“Please note bullock sales will resume on Monday, 17th of September”.
Castlerea Mart sample prices
Bullocks
AA 485kgs €1145 Ch 435kgs €1170 Ch 490kgs €1200 Ch 485kgs €1340 Ch 515kgs €1245 Ch 580kgs €1375 Ch 560kgs €1340 Ch 660kgs €1520 Ch 680kgs €1560.
Heifers
Lmx 415kgs 1055 Lm 390kgs €960 BBx 470kgs €1155 Lm 585kgs €1360 Lm 680kgs €1550 AA 445kgs €1100.
Cows
Chx 810kgs €1590 BA 700kgs €1530 Lm 760kgs €1345 Ch 1080kgs €1965 Fr 450kgs €250 Lm 775kgs 41545.
Weanling bulls
Chx 290kgs €915 LM 250kgs €785 Ch 400kgs €1020 Lm 425kgs €1060 Sim 390kgs €1000 Lm 255kgs €770.
Weanling heifers
Ch 320kgs €850 Ch 380kgs €910 Ch 290kgs €700 Lm 260kgs €635 Ch 350kgs €850 Ch 405kgs €1025.
