Mart report: Beef cows make up to €2.45/kg at Carnew

Strong types of beef cattle were “in high demand” at the weekly cattle sale at Carnew Mart on Saturday, September 4.

The sale witnessed a total of 878 cattle and 90 calves on offer, with “a very lively trade” for all stock across the board.

According to a statement from mart management, strong cattle were “very much in demand” and prices were up €40-60/head on the previous week.

There was also a particularly strong demand for both beef and store cows on the day. The statement noted: “Colored cows sold very well with most continental cows crossing €2/kg and a top price of €2.45/kg given for a continental cow on the day.

Sample cow prices:

850kg Limousin €2,070;
634kg Limousin €1,480;
760kg Limousin €1,780;
730kg Limousin €1,730;
786kg Limousin €1,840;
750kg Friesian €1,340;
660kg Friesian €1,140.

On the day, heifers were also a strong trade according to management, with farmer and feeder customers both “very active” for all classes.

The standout price in the heifer category on the day was for a roan-colored Limousin heifer weighing 540kg that sold for €2,000.

Sample heifer prices:

736kg Hereford €1,550;
554kg Limousin €1,300;
570kg Limousin €1,390;
504kg Limousin €1,300;
528kg Limousin €1,320;
604kg Charolais €1,500;
640kg Charolais €1,540.

Mart management also reported a hot trade for steers with prices up €50/head on last week.

Sample bullock prices:

730kg Angus €1,700;
720kg Charolais €1,860;
670kg Simmental €1,660;
616kg Limousin €1,590;
776kg Charolais €1,880;
738kg Limousin €1,830;
702kg Limousin €1,690;
514kg Charolais €1,300;
590kg Angus €1,440.
Friesian bullocks:
525kg €1,060;
590kg €1,280;
522kg €1,100;
500kg €1,040.

Finally, bulls sold well on the day with farmer buyers “very active for the nice lighter bulls”. Finisher buyers were keen to buy up “any type of heavy bulls”.

Sample bull prices: