Record bullock prices driven by strong trade

Marts: There was a strong trade in the marts for all bullocks but heifers met with a mixed trade across the country at yesterday’s sales.

Prices for the tops of the double punched bullocks reached new records at over €500 with €/kg at Ennis Mart, with prices for bullocks improved by up to €50/head at sales at Bandon and increases of up to €10/head at Kilkenny.

There was a buying spree for double punched bullocks at Ennis Mart yesterday where a top price of €509 over €/kg was paid for a 666kg Charolais bullock while several other lots sold at prices ranging from €350 over to €450 over €/kg.