Improved trade for quality bullocks

BIGGER sales of cattle met with steady or improved trading for quality bullocks and heifers, but prices for plainer lots were not maintained at the marts yesterday.

The number of cattle on offer exceeded 1,100 head at both Kilkenny and Ennis Marts, while Bandon Mart also reported a bigger sale of stock.

In summary, quality bullocks and heifers maintained at last week’s level at Kilkenny where there were fewer customer for the plain heifers. There was a quieter trade for the light stores at Bandon Mart and at Ennis Mart the quality bullocks showed gains of up to €20/head while Blessington Mart experienced a good selling trade for all types.