IN THE KNOW

Many Munster areas have seen a sharp decline in suckler herds recently as the dairy dollar exerts its influence on farming choices. But there are still enough men even here for true suckler stock to command better than €3/kg for weanling bulls. As was the case of three 275kg Charolais bulls who sold for €3.16/kg or the 300kg Limousin who saw the hammer drop at €3.06/kg.