Mart prices on the rise – except for lesser-quality lighter stock
Weanling heifers failing to keep up with young bulls
Less well-presented lighter dairy types, be they Friesian, Hereford or Angus, were down €50/hd. Photo: Roger Jones
Sales numbers generally eased back last week, although the better weather drew out more buyers.
Kilkenny auctioneer George Candler, noting that lighter continentals were making €2.85-3.85/kg, wondered: “If the factories are cutting quotes, why are prices in the marts increasing?”
