Cattle prices dulled by weaker trade

Marts: Cattle prices lacked the recent sparkle at the sales yesterday, where the trade was quieter than last week, with smaller numbers on offer.

Beef animals were scarce and forward stores were firm but the lighter animals met with weaker demand, and prices eased back.

Heifer numbers were lower at Bandon Mart, where trade remained firm for forward store bullocks, but light and plain cattle were a harder sell.