Gains in forward store bullock trade

TRADE for forward store bullocks showed further gains at the mart sales where numbers on offer yesterday were maintained or increased while the prices for light stores tended to be back.

Bandon Mart had a similar entry of cattle to last week with the increased entry of quality bullocks matched by a “fine trade”, while heifers showed a slight improvement. Prices for the heavy bullocks ranged from €170 over to €300 over with the lighter stores selling at €160 to €260 over and Friesians making €20 to €100 over €/kg.

A lot of five 485kg Charolais sold for €780, two 570kg Simmentals made €810, and a lot of eight 523kg Friesians made €610.