Roscommon mart hosted its opening show and sale of weanlings on Tuesday night with a good entry of excellent quality stock.
According to the Mart’s report, there was a lively trade for Bulls with prices averaging from €2.44/kg up to €3.17/kg with an 86% clearance of lots.
It also says there was also a brisk trade for Weanlings Heifers. Prices averaged from €2.56/kg up €3.56/kg with 85% of the lots sold. Springers on the night made from €1100 up to €1400.
The Mart says there were a good number of both Farmers and exporters in attendance.
Sample Prices
Heifers: BBX 510 kgs €1300, BBX 365 kgs €1300,Char X 410 kgs €1120, 2 BBX 387 kgs €1100, 2 Char X 340 kgs €990,BB 330 kgs €960, Lim X 340 kgs €875, Simm X 370 kgs €800, Lim X 305 kgs €835, 2 Char X 340 kgs €990, BBX 410 kgs €1300.
Bulls: Char X 675 kgs €1550, BBX 610 kgs €1500, Char X 435 kgs €1380, 2 Char X 565 kgs €1290, Hex 560 kgs €1210, BBX 455 kgs €1200, Lim X 455 kgs €1150, AAX 450 kgs €1100, 2 Char x 382 kgs €1050, BBX 355 kgs €1025, Lim X 350 kgs €1010.
Prize winners
Bulls
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The first prize winner at 610kg
Posted by Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The second prize winner at 615kg
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The third prize winner at 460kg
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Heifers
Posted by Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The first prize winner at 365kg
Posted by Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The second prize winner at 510kg
Posted by Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The third prize winner at 450kg
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