Bullock supply shows slight drop

The supply of bullocks to the factories showed a slight drop, with the increase in throughput stalling for only the second time in almost three months.

After increasing from 15,921 head per week to 20,238 head per week over a three-week period in August, the bullock intake slipped back to 19,900 head last week, which coincided with the farmer protest in Co Roscommon, although the overall throughput at the factories - all types of stock - was unchanged at 35,800 head.

The official figures for the week show there was no rush of cattle to the factories last week and the indications are that this week’s supply will not show a significant increase other than a steady flow.