Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

The following are the results from Dungarvan Mart's sales rings on Monday, May 11. 

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 SIX 2019 BORN 695kg, €2,290 (€3.29/kg).
• 2X FR 2022 BORN, 600kg, €1,760 (€2.93/kg).
• 1X FR 2020 BORN, 580kg, €1,660 (€2.86/kg).
• 1X SIX, 2018 BORN, 710kg, €2,160 (€3.04/kg).
• 1X FRX, 2022 BORN, 680kg, €1,900 (€2.79/kg).
• 1X FR, 2016 BORN, 590kg, €1,580 (€2.68/kg).

BULLOCKS

• 5X LMX 14 months, 378kg, €1,760 (€4.66/kg).
• 1X AAX, 26 months, 685kg, €2,440 (€3.56/kg).
• 2X AAX, 13 months, 270kg, €1,160 (€4.30/kg).
• 5X FR, 14 months, 332kg, €1,460 (€4.40/kg).
• 4X HEX, 26 months, 616kg, €2,160 (€3.51/kg).
• 6X FRX, 14 months, 277kg, €1,200 (€4.33/kg).
• 2X AAX, 15 months, 305kg, €1,310 (€4.29/kg).

HEIFERS

• 3X LMX, 14 months, 308kg, €1,370 (€4.45/kg).
• 2X CHX, 13 months, 267kg, €1,140 (€4.27/kg).
• 5X HEX, 13 months, 313kg, €1,250 (€3.99/kg).
• 3X LMX, 14 months, 318kg, €1,380 (€4.34/kg).
• 2X HEX, 16 months, 377kg, €1,440 (€3.82/kg).

CALF PRICES

Thursday, May 7

• 1 BBX bull 1 mt, 60kg, made €650.
• 3 AAX bulls 1 mt, 56kg, made €560.
• 1 HEX bull 2 mt, 55kg, made €520.
• 2 LIX bulls 1 mt, 60kg, made €550.
• 2 FR bulls 2 mt, 85kg, made €440.
• 1 FR bull 1 mt, 65kg, made €400.
• 1 BBX heifer 1 mt, 60kg, made €460.
• 2 HEX heifers 1 mt, 65kg, made €400.
• 3 AAX heifers 3 mt, 101kg, made €650.
• 1 SPX heifer 2 mt, 75kg, made €520.

DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

All animals presenting 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. All cows in yearly TB test can continue to be sold at the mart.

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, May 26, with prices available on May 25.

CALF SALES

Calf sales are now 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 have to be TB tested. Calves will be weighed before sale. 

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