Baltinglass

SHEEP SALE - MARCH 7: A very strong trade met with 100% clearance.

Trade similar to last week, many lots making between €125-€140. Also very strong trade for store lambs, 34-35k making up to €93.

Sample prices: 17x 53kg made €140; 30x 53kg made €137; 12x 55kg made €136; 14 x 53kg made €135; 2x 47kg made €133; 7x 44kg made €112; 10 x 45kg made €120; 9 x 41kg made €110; 21 x 39kg made €109; 4x 38kg made €103; 13 x 35kg made €102; 2 x 32kg made €92; 3 x 35kg made €88; 13 x 31kg made €88; 15 x 34kg made €87; 8 x 28kg made €70.

CATTLE SALE - MARCH 11: Very strong trade for forward stores.

A good number of farmers that come at this time of year are buying for growing grass at 400-450kg. Sample prices as follows,

Bullocks: 3 x He 638kg made €1,190; 1 x He 595kg made €1,160; 1 x Lim 570kg made €1,130; 3 x Lim 463kg made €1,120; 1 x Lim 510kg made €1,100; 3 x Lim 428kg made €1,060; 3 x Mo 540kg made €1,030; 1 x Mo 520kg made €990; 1 x Lm 495kg made €990; 1 x Pt 490kg made €920; 1 x Lm 400kg made €910; 2 x He 460kg made €900; 1 x Ch 320kg made €790; 1 x Lim 405kg made €790; 4 x He 420Kg made €780; 1 x Pt 330kg made €735; 1 x Ch 310kg made €700; 1 x Ch 255kg made €685.

Heifers: 1 x He 565kg made €1,050; 1 x He 550kg made €1,050; 1 x Pt 460kg made €920; 1 x Pt 410kg made €790; 1 x Pt 355Kg made €670; 1 x Pt 340Kg made €660; 2 x Lm 245kg made €650; 1 x Lm 310kg made €580; 1 x Lm 245kg made €540.

A good Selection of fat cows were in demand and made from €550 up to €1,100.