Firm trade for smaller entries

Marts: The live trade has continued firm for all types of cattle at the marts, but the fall off in the attendance of farmers looking for cattle is also evident, although it has not effected the prices being paid, with plenty of demand for the smaller entries at the sales.

There was a strong trade at Bandon Mart yesterday for both bullocks and heifers and dry cows were described as an excellent trade.

The heavy bullocks ranged €170 — €285 over €/kg. Lighter stores sold at €150 — €240 over. A lot of four Charolais 617kg made €900. four Charolais 530kg sold for €815, three Angus 471kg made €725, two Herefords 510kg sold for €750 and another lot of two Herefords 347 made €555.