Elphin
- Date: 10/04/2017
- Type: Cattle, Sheep, Weanling
- Town: Elphin (Co. Roscommon)
- Address: Elphin Co-operative Livestock Mart Ltd Palace Rd, Elphin, Co. Roscommon
- More Info: Elphin Mart
10/04/2017 - Elphin Mart Report
Dry Cows Cows
We had an 100% clearance of Dry Cows prices improving but more demand for heavier cows . The average price achieved was €1,153, with Cows ranging in price from €575 to €1,890 for a Charolais Cow weighing 910 kg.
In-calf Cows
We had an 67% clearance of In-calf animals prices varied from €1,000 to €1,490.
Weanling trade improving
We had a 73% clearance of Male Weanlings but trade a bit improved. The average price for Male Weanlings under 300 kg average €611 with a maximum price of €800 for 295 kg Charolais Male. Weanlings 301-400 kg the average price was €789 with a maximum price of €930 for 310 kg Charolais Male Weanling.
There was a 100% clearance of Female Weanlings. The average prices for Female Weanlings under 300kg was €607 with a maximum price of €920 for Limousin Female weighing 260 kg. Weanlings 301-400 kg averaged €875 with a max price of €1,050 for a Limousin Female weighing 370 kg.
Good clearance of Sheep
Sheep numbers up this week with 82% clearance of Lambs . Lambs 50 kg made €130. Lambs 46 kg made €123, Lambs 44 kg made €115. 36kg made €97.50.
Culled Ewes 87% Clearance ranged from €40 to €146 and small number of breeders made from €162 to €200. Ewes with lambs at foot averaged €251.