Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart in Waterford
All animals presenting for sale must be in test and have two tags.
The following are the results from Dungarvan Mart on Monday, October 12:
Exceptionally high demand and excellent prices being paid for all types of cows, bullocks and heifers in Dungarvan Mart's sales rings at present.
They are also experiencing enquiries about dairy stock. If you are considering buying or selling, please contact Kevin on 087 2268392.
- 1x SIX, born 2023, 585kg, €2,140 (€3.66/kg).
- 2x AA, born 2021, 680kg, €2,260 (€3.32/kg).
- 1x FR, born 2020, 750kg, €2,360 (€3.15/kg).
- 1x FR, born 2017, 735kg, €2,260 (€3.07/kg).
- 1x FR, born 2017, 670kg, €1,950 (€2.91/kg).
- 1x HEX, born 2021, 605kg, €1,780 (€2.94/kg).
- 1x AAX, 21 months, 700kg, €2,620 (€3.74/kg).
- 3x CHX, 16 months, 396kg, €1,980 (€5.00/kg).
- 10x LMX, 18 months, 505kg, €2,180 (€4.32/kg).
- 2x FRX, 20 months, 500kg, €1,780 (€3.56/kg).
- 4x HEX, 18 months, 396kg, €1,660 (€4.19/kg).
- 3x AAX, 19 months, 348kg, €1,420 (€4.08/kg).
- 4x FRX, 20 months, 535kg, €1,830 (€3.42/kg).
- 1x CHX, 12 months, 405kg, €1,720 (€4.25/kg).
- 4x LMX, 18 months, 510kg, €2,060 (€4.04/kg).
- 4x AAX, 6 months, 260kg, €1,040 (€4.00/kg).
- 2x CHX, 13 months, 357kg, €1,440 (€4.03/kg).
- 1x HEX, 28 months, 535kg, €2,070 (€3.87/kg).
The next Weanling Sale at Dungarvan Mart will take place on Thursday, October 22. Large numbers of enquiries are being received for all types of weanlings. If you have weanlings to sell, enter them now by calling 058 41611 or 087 2268392. Intake opens at 8am and the sale starts at 11.30am.
Special entry this week of 20 R-grade Charolais bullocks (10) and heifers (10), all suckler-bred, 480-500kg, from a local producer.
All animals presenting for sale must be in test and have two tags. Calves must be 11 days old or over, have a BVD test and, if over 42 days old, must be TB tested.
All cows in a yearly TB test can continue to be sold at the mart.
Dungarvan Mart holds regular sheep collections, with prices available on a Monday. If you wish to be added to the texting service for these collections, please contact the mart on 058 41611.
The next sheep collection will be on Tuesday, October 27, with prices available on Monday, October 26.
Calf sales are now held on Mondays and calves will be sold in Ring 2 at 10.30am before the main cattle sale. Intake opens at 8am. All calves must be at least 11 days old and have two tags. Calves over 42 days old must be TB tested. Calves will be weighed before sale.
