Improved trade at mart sales

Marts: An improved trade for bullocks and heifers and a flying trade for cull cows was the trend at the mart sales yesterday where the number of cattle on offer showed further increases.

Bullocks and heifers showed gains of up to €20/head and cull cows sold for up to €330 over €/kg, with an increase in the number of factories processing cows leading to stronger competition. Friesian beef bullocks made €430 over €/kg.

Supplies on offer were similar to last week at Bandon Mart, where beef was scarce and the small entry of forward stores made up to €220 over €/kg Best of the heifers sold for up to €200 over with Angus and Herefords ranging €120-€165 over.