Strong weanling export trade

Marts: There was a strong export trade for the top quality weanlings for the Italian market at a Show and Sale at Kilmallock Mart where up to €675 over was paid for the tops of the continental bulls.

The highest price was paid for a double muscle Belgian Blue bull weighing 374kg and sold for €1,050.

A Charolais bull weighing 360kg sold for €825, a Limousin scaling 358kg made €895, a Limousin 374kg fetched €830, and an Angus weighing 378kg made €860. The more general run of weanling bulls sold for €200 over to €350 over.