Dairy farmers were rubbing their hands with glee as the calf trade took flight

Calves were absolutely flying in Bandon on Monday. On a number of occasions, I had to rub my eyes in disbelief at what I was witnessing.

I saw plenty of month old Aberdeen Angus heifers, of a size and make that would fit quite comfortably into the boot of a car, making and passing the €300 mark.

Aberdeen Angus bulls were making slightly more again.