Strong trade for beef and store cattle

Marts: THERE was a continued strong trade for both beef and store cattle yesterday with prices improving by up to €40/head with strong demand for all types of cattle.

Best of the continental beef bullocks fetched up to €475 over €/kg in a flying trade and a top price of more than €500 over was paid for a beef heifer. Reports from all areas saw very strong demand with a bit of buzz in the trade with expectation of an extended ban on South American beef for the European markets giving a boost to prospects for prices during the coming months.

There was a slight rise in numbers on offer at Bandon where there was a firm trade for bullocks and heifers and a very good trade for cows.