Feeding Cattle for slaughter this autumn
A CHX dry cow that was born in March 2019 and weighing 645kg sold for €1,620 at Ennis Mart last Thursday. Picture: James Treacy.
Beef finishers are encouraged by the current factory prices and as a result, forward stores are a good trade in marts all around the country.
It has also had a positive knock-on effect on lighter cattle too. Whether you rear your own cattle or purchase them for finishing, one thing that is absolutely critical to the success of your business is how well you finish them for slaughter.
