Marts Report: Angus selling better than Charolais

Latest mart prices from Skibbereen, Kanturk, Dungarvan, Kilmallock and Ennis

This Friesian cow weighted 795kg and sold for €1,190 at Kanturk Mart on Tuesday.

The Angus is selling better than the Charolais in the marts at the moment. Just to give an example, in Skibbereen mart on Friday, two Aberdeen Angus steers weighing 640kg made €1,510. Another two lighter lads weighing 462kg made €1,230.

And while the Certified Angus Scheme, whereby a seller gets a bonus payment at the factory is a factor, you have to wonder does it really warrant the high prices being paid for Angus cattle at the marts.