Price gains in lively trade

THERE was an all round lively trade with further gains for producers at the marts yesterday where the entry of stock continued to increase.

Heavy and forward bullocks continued to lead the market with very strong prices being paid for quality.

Up to €450 over was paid for heavy quality with lots of bullocks at Bandon, increasing to €550 over at Blessington, up to €610 over at Kilkenny and a top of €650 over at Ennis.