Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Special entry of 12 British Friesian heifers springing to calf to Angus stock bull
Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

On Thursdays, Dungarvan Mart holds dedicated calf sales in Ring 2 starting at 12 noon, intake opens at 9am.

The following are the results from Dungarvan Mart's sales rings on Monday, February 2:

WANTED 

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.

COWS 

  • 1X FR, 2015 BORN, 920kg, €2,620 (€2.85/kg).
  • 1X LMX, 2016 BORN, 850kg, €2,560 (€3.01/kg).
  • 1X SIX, 2014 BORN, 755kg, €2,380 (€3.15/kg).
  • 1X HEX, 2022 BORN, 625kg, €1,860 (€2.98/kg).
  • 1X FR, 2020 BORN 760kg, €2,240 (€2.95/kg).
  • 1X FRX 2023 BORN 570kg, €1,550 (€2.72/kg). 

BULLOCKS

  • 3X CHX, 22 months, 588kg, €2,600 (€4.42/kg).
  • 2X HEX, 12 months, 340kg, €1,620 (€4.76/kg).
  • 12X AAX, 12 months, 300kg, €1,420 (€4.73/kg).
  • 4X HEX, 12 months, 320kg, €1,480 (€4.62/kg).
  • 2X AAX, 11 months, 297kg, €1,330 (€4.48/kg).
  • 4X FRX, 24 months, 393kg, €1,500 (€3.82/kg). 

HEIFERS 

  • 1X SAX, 37 months, 745kg, €2,930 (€3.93/kg).
  • 1X LIM, 34 months, 710kg, €2,670 (€3.76/kg).
  • 5X AAX, 11 months, 297kg, €1,260 (€4.24/kg). 
  • 1X LMX, 11 months, 315kg, €1,380 (€4.38/kg). 
  • 5X HEX, 10 months, 206kg, €970 (€4.71/kg). 

DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

All animals presenting for sale must be in test and have 2 tags. Calves must be 11 days or over, have a BVD test and if over 42 days must be TB tested.

SHEEP COLLECTION

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, February 17, with prices available on Monday, February 16.

CALF SALES

On Thursdays, Dungarvan Mart now holds dedicated calf sales in Ring 2 starting at 12 noon, intake opens at 9am. All calves must be 11 days old and have two tags. Calves over 42 days need to be TB tested. 

Calves will be weighed before sale. Viewing/bidding online on livestock-live.com

SPECIAL ENTRY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Special entry of 12 British Friesian heifers springing to calf to Angus stock bull. All scanned in calf, February and March calving vaccinated with IBR, Salmonella and Lepto. Fresh TB test.

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