Double punched bullocks in demand
In a trade more typical of end of year Annual Fat Stock Shows and Sales, two Belgian Blue double punched bullocks weighing 554 kgs sold for 1,185, which works out at 214/100kg. In old world money, it was £86/cwt A lot of three 572 kgs Charolais, double punched made 1.180.
Manager Donal Ryan described it as “exceptionally strong with several lots of double punched making 500-600 over /kg.”
The majority of the other double punched continentals sold for 350-400 over while a few lots of Herefords ranged 22-260 over.
The single punched bullocks were also producing an outstanding trade.
But none came better than the lot of five Charolais weighing 340 kgs which fetched a handsome 905. Prices in general for the good quality single punched ranged 460-600 over. Continental heifers sold at up to 350 over and Herefords back to 200 over.
Our good wishes go to Donal Ryan, who has confirmed that later this year he will be stepping down as general manager and secretary of Clare Marts after 35 years at the helm.
At Bandon, there was a slight reduction in numbers on offer.
The trade for the quality bullocks remains brisk and there was a marked improvement in Friesians and plainer bullocks.
The punched out bullocks made 200-350 over and forward single punched 280-480 over. The heifer trade remained on a high with stores making up to 300 over.
Trade was brisk at Kilkenny for 615 head. Beef bullocks were up 10/head and store heifers were dearer by 10-15/head.
