Kilkenny Mart is reporting a similar size sale and similar trade to previous weeks, according to its most recent report, dated yesterday, Thursday, August 1.

The mart noted peak values of €1,310 for steers, while heifers sold for up to €1,270.

The report noted: “A similar size sale to last week with trade remaining steady considering the difficult trading conditions that prevail at the moment.”

Taking a closer look at heifer and beef lots went for €1.60 to €2.10/kg, or €750 to €1,270/head.

Forward store heifers sold for between €1.70 and €2.44/kg, or €720 to €1,030/head, while light store lots went for between €1.50 to €3.00, translating to €500 to €1,080/head.

Turning to steers, animals in the 500-600kg sold for between €1.45 and €2.30/kg, or €720 to €1,310/head, while sales in the 400-500kg group were for between €1.40 and €2.30/kg, or €580 to €1,090/head.

Meanwhile, steers under 400kg went for €1.40 to €2.35/kg, or €500 to €920/head.

Finally, looking at cull cows, Friesians sold at between €1 to €1.50/kg, while continental lots went for between €1.20 to €1.70/kg.