Good size sale today in Kilrush with over 200 on offer. A large entry of cows with 70 on offer. A mix of strong and light cattle in the bullock and heifer rings. Trade becoming easier as grass is scarce and uncertainty with beef prices. A handful of cull bulls on offer and these averaged €2.96/kg with a top call of €3,280 for HE bull of 1055kgs. Sales now weekly, next sale Wedensday August 12th.
BULLOCKS:
8 HEX 292kgs – €1,210 – €4.13/kg
1 CHX 815kgs – €2,900 – €3.55/kg
6 FR 420kgs – €1,400 – €3.33/kg
1 LMX 300kgs – €1,580 – €5.26/kg
2 FR 612kgs – €1,990 – €3.24/kg
HEIFERS:
1 SI 580kgs – €2,490 – €4.29/kg
3 BBX 388kgs – €1,390 – €3.57/kg
1 HEX 505kgs – €1,730 – €3.42/kg
2 HEX 377kgs – €1,270 – €3.36/kg
1 CHX 320kgs – €1,440 – €4.50/kg
CULL COWS:
1 CHX 740kgs – €2,470- €3.33/kg
1 FR 745kgs – €1,990 – €2.67/kg
1 JEX 575kgs – €1,370 – €2.38/kg
1 FRX 510kgs – €1,420 – €2.78/kg
1 CH 505kgs – €1,380 – €2.73/kg
1 FRX 450kgs – €1,050 – €2.33/kg
