Table: Average prices paid for calves by age and breed last week
The average prices paid for calves remained more stable this week with slight price increases recorded in some categories of calves, according to the latest Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) calf price data.
Belgian Blue bull calves from 21-42-days-of-age took the top average price in the past week, recording an average price of €386/head, with heifer calves of the same specification averaging €340/head, according to the ICBF data as of Friday, April 4.
Belgian Blue-sired bull and heifer calves below 21-days-of-age averaged €308 and €261/head respectively last week.
The table below details the average prices paid for Angus calves in the week ending Sunday, March 30:
| Breed | Sex | Age | Number of calves | Average age (days) | Average price | Number with recorded weight | Average weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus | M | <21 days | 411 | 17 | €261 | 168 | 53 |
| 21-42 days | 1,943 | 29 | €307 | 909 | 58 | ||
| F | <21 days | 328 | 17 | €197 | 147 | 51 | |
| 21-42 days | 1,922 | 29 | €232 | 916 | 55 |
Charolais bull calves under 21-days-of-age sold for an average price of €313/head with heifer calves of the same specification selling for an average price of €217/head.
Charolais bull and heifer calves from 21-42-days-of-age sold for an average price of €375 and €301/head respectively.
The table below details the average prices paid for Hereford calves in the week ending Sunday, March 30:
| Breed | Sex | Age | Number of calves | Average age (days) | Average price | Number with recorded weight | Average weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | M | <21 days | 354 | 17 | €293 | 136 | 54 |
| 21-42 days | 1,080 | 28 | €342 | 346 | 62 | ||
| F | <21 days | 310 | 17 | €229 | 131 | 52 | |
| 21-42 days | 1,047 | 28 | €264 | 376 | 58 |
Limousin bull calves under 21-days-of-age sold for an average price of €342/head with heifer calves of the same specification selling for an average price of €254/head.
Limousin-sired bull and heifer calves from 21-42-days-of-age sold for an average price of €359 and €332/head respectively.
The table below details the average prices paid for Friesian bull calves in the week ending Sunday, March 30:
| Age | Number of calves | Average age (days) | Average price (€) | Average weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <21 days | 208 | 18 | €156 | 55kg |
| 21-42 days | 1589 | 31 | €176 | 58kg |
Aubrac bull and heifer calves below 21-days-of-age averaged €226 and €170/head respectively and Aubrac bull and heifer calves from 21-42-days-of-age averaged €294 and €251/head respectively, according to the ICBF data.
