Cattle marts: Pics and prices from the first sale of 2018 at Carnaross Mart
A sale of calves, heifers, bullocks, dry and cull cows took place at Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath, on Monday last (January 8).
The mart’s manager, Hugh McNern, said: “There was a good crowd in attendance for the first sale of the year at the mart. Good clearances were achieved by all cattle on the day.
Some 450 animals passed through the rings at the Meath-based venue. The trade was brisk in all rings, with quality lots achieving the highest prices.
Click on a thumbnail in the gallery (below) to open up a full-size image; once opened you can scroll sideways to see the next picture. Refer to each caption to see details of each lot, including the sale price.
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This 520kg, April-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus heifer sold for €1,105
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This 570kg, January-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus heifer sold for €1,135
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This 470kg, April-2016 born, Hereford heifer sold for €900
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This 485kg, March-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus heifer sold for €1,020
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This 530kg, March-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus heifer sold for €1,160
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This 525kg, February-2016 born, Friesian heifer sold for €950
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This 285kg, May-2017 born, Charolais heifer sold for €650
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This 345kg, April-2016 born, Limousin heifer sold for €775
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This 330kg, April-2017 born, Charolais heifer sold for €800
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This 565kg, September-2015 born, Maine Anjou heifer sold for €1,380
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This 385kg, November-2016 born, Charolais heifer sold for €1,020
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This 485kg, March-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus heifer went under the hammer for €1,085
In the bullock ring, steers met a firm trade. In addition, a good clearance was reported and only a small number went unsold.
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This 580kg, January-2016 born, Friesian steer went under the hammer for €1,045
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This 485kg, March-2016 born, Limousin steer sold for €1,070
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This 350kg, April-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus steer sold for €980
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This 570kg, April-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus steer went under the hammer for €1,120
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This 595kg, October-2015 born, Hereford steer sold for €1,125
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This 565kg, March-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus steer sold for €1,060
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This 635kg, March-2016 born, Aberdeen Angus steer went under the hammer for €1,190
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This 595kg, April-2016 born, Limousin steer sold for €1,290
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This 545kg, July-2016 born, Limousin steer went under the hammer for €1,290
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This 530kg, January-2016 born, Charolais steer went under the hammer for €1,200
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This 610kg, July-2015 born, Limousin steer sold for €1,235
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This 510kg, July-2017 born, Charolais steer sold for €890
A number of dry cows also passed through the ring. These lots also experienced good clearances. Furthermore, a number of dairy cull cows were also sold. Examples of these lots can be viewed below.
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This December-2012 born, Friesian cow sold for €1,000
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This December-2012 born, Friesian cow went under the hammer for €920
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This May-2009 born, Friesian cow sold for €950