Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

The following are the results from the sales rings at Dungarvan Mart on Monday, March 30: 

Wanted

There is 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 receiving enquiries about dairy stock. If you are considering buying or selling, please contact Kevin on 087 2268392.

Cows

• 1 FR, 2022-born, 835kg, €2,400 (€2.87/kg)
• 1 FR, 2020-born, 790kg, €2,340 (€2.96/kg)
• 1 FRX, 2013-born, 840kg, €2,320 (€2.76/kg)
• 1 AU, 2024-born, 535kg, €1,770 (€3.31/kg)
• 1 FR, 2022-born, 600kg, €1,820 (€3.03/kg)
• 1 JEX, 2019-born, 665kg, €1,770 (€2.66/kg)

Bullocks

• 3 LMX, 12 months, 365kg, €1,860 (€5.09/kg)
• 7 AAX, 13 months, 330kg, €2,020 (€6.12/kg) (Organic) 
• 2 CHX, 10 months, 337kg, €1,570 (€4.66/kg)
• 2 FR, 12 months, 282kg, €1,160 (€4.11/kg)
• 7 AAX, 12 months, 330kg, €1,480 (€4.48/kg)
• 8 FR, 14 months, 339kg, €1,350 (€3.98/kg)
• 3 AAX, 12 months, 210kg, €1,060 (€5.05/kg)

Heifers

• 5 AAX, 13 months, 228kg, €990 (€4.34/kg)
• 1 LMX, 18 months, 565kg, €2,300 (€4.07/kg)
• 5 HER, 24 months, 583kg, €2,010 (€3.45/kg)
• 3 LMX, 23 months, 370kg, €1,950 (€5.27/kg) (Organic)
• 1 BAX, 11 months, 395kg, €1,860 (€4.71/kg)

Calf Sale Prices — Thursday, March 26

• 2 BBX bulls, 1 month, 67kg, made €660
• 1 CHX bull, 1 month, 70kg, made €650
• 3 SIX bulls, 1 month, 63kg, made €560
• 2 HEX bulls, 1 month, 65kg, made €580
• 1 HEX heifer, 1 month, 75kg, made €510
• 2 BBX heifers, 1 month, 75kg, made €510
• 1 SIX heifer, 1 month, 70kg, made €520
• 2 LMX heifers, 1 month, 72kg, made €540

Department Regulations

All animals presented for sale must be in test and have two 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 Mondays. If you wish to be added to the texting service, please contact the mart on 058 41611. The next sheep collection will be on Tuesday, April 14.

Calf Sales

Calf sales are held on Thursdays in Ring 2, starting at 12 noon. Intake opens at 8am. All calves must be 11 days old and have two tags. Calves over 42 days must be TB tested. Calves will be weighed before sale.

Special Entry

Special entry next Bank Holiday Monday, April 6, of five pedigree bulls — three AA and two Hereford — for the Rockmount Pedigree Herd, Drimoleague, Co. Cork.

Viewing/bidding available online at livestock-live.com