Firm trade at larger mart sales

Marts: Larger supplies of cattle are on offer at all marts this week, where the demand is remaining very strong and prices holding firm or slightly improved from last week.

There was a big increase in cattle numbers at Fermoy Mart yesterday where there was a very strong trade with prices showing improvement.

Forward single punched bullocks sold for up to €340 over €/kg and lighter weights with both premia available made up to €430 over. Some heavy double punched bullocks sold for up to €205 over. Up to €170 over was paid for the quality butchers heifers while store heifers sold for up to €145 over.