Trade for all types of cattle holds firm

Marts: The trade for all types of cattle is holding firm this week, and despite the lower prices for beef at the factories, the heavy double punched bullocks, although a shade easier, still make strong prices.

The heavy double punched bullocks were a shade easier at sales at Kilkenny and Blessington Marts, but maintained last week’s prices at Kilkenny Mart, where the store bullocks were improved by up to €10/head.

The continued strong trade for cow beef is fuelling expectations of an improved trade for prime beef between now and the end of the year, which is leading to a strong trade for the heavy cattle with all premia drawn.