Strong Prices at Rathfriland Mart
A brisk trade for all types of livestock was observed at Rathfriland Mart, with strong prices recorded across various categories. The weekly sales saw a good show of sheep, with ewes selling to a good trade, and cattle reaching top prices. Buyers from across the region were in attendance, taking advantage of the strong demand and competitive prices.
Key Takeaways:
- Weanling bull calves topped at £2440 for a 568kg Limousin from a Dromara farmer.
- Fat cows reached £3140 for a 1054kg Stabiliser from a Crossgar farmer.
- Cows and calves topped at £2450, with breeding bulls reaching £2350.
- Heifer calves topped at £2380 for 562kg Limousin from a Rathfriland farmer.
- Suckler cows reached £2450, with a Mayobridge farmer selling a Simmental cow with a Limousin bull calf at foot.
- Breeding bulls topped at £2350, with a Gilford farmer selling a Limousin bull.
- Fat ewes topped at £220, with a Dromara farmer selling the top-priced fat ewe.
- Spring lambs sold well, with prices peaking at £144 for a 28kg lamb from a Crossgar farmer.
- Online bidding was available via martbids.ie.
Statistics:
- Top price per kilo for weanling male calves: £6.38 (Dromara farmer, Limousin, 568kg at £2440).
- Top price per kilo for weanling heifer calves: £5.62 (Kilkeel farmer, Belgian Blue, 544kg at £1940).
- Top price per kilo for suckler cows: £2.98 (Crossgar farmer, Stabiliser bull, 1054kg).
- Top price per kilo for fat ewes: £7.49 (Rathfriland farmer, 15.1kg at £113).
- Number of fat ewes sold over £210: 15.
- Number of ewes sold between £150-£200: 10.
- Average price per kilo for spring lambs: £143.
- Total number of spring lambs sold: 25.
Sources:
- Rathfriland Mart (Caption: Rathfriland Mart).