Very firm trade for beef in Kilkenny

Marts: Up to €400 over e/kg was paid for beef bullocks in a very firm trade for beef at Kilkenny Mart yesterday, where up to €345 over was paid for beef heifers.

Demand for plain cattle was weakened with prices showing a drop of up to €20/head. The marl up in return for quality is underlined in a difference of up to €250 between similar weight bullocks in the 600kg plus weight range.

The animals ready for slaughter or close to being finished met at prices ranging to more than €400 over e/kg, while forward stores sold at €120 over to €310 over.