Waterford Farming: Latest results from Dungarvan Mart

Results from Dungarvan Mart for Monday, April 27, were as follows:

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 2020 BORN 615kg, €1,820 (€2.96/kg).
• 2X FR 2022 BORN, 472kg, €1,350 (€2.86/kg).
• 1X FR 2023 BORN, 455kg, €1,300 (€2.86/kg).
• 1X FR, 2022 BORN, 815kg, €2,340 (€2.87/kg).
• 1X FR, 2017 BORN, 790kg, €2,280 (€2.89/kg).
• 1X FR, 2016 BORN, 630kg, €1,840 (€2.92/kg).

BULLOCKS

• 2X AAX 14 months, 217kg, €1,160 (€5.35/kg).
• 3X HEX, 12 months, 303kg, €1,500 (€4.95/kg).
• 2X AAX, 25 months, 665kg, €2,350 (€3.53/kg).
• 5X FR 13 months, 364kg, €1,460 (€4.01/kg).
• 6X AAX, 14 months, 297kg, €1,500 (€5.05/kg).
• 3X FRX, 25 months, 483kg, €1,820 (€3.77/kg).
• 3X CHX, 25 months, 453kg, €2,080 (€4.59/kg).

HEIFERS

• 3X AAX, 25 months, 561kgs, €2,110 (€3.76/kg).
• 4X LMX, 12 months, 352kg, €1,610 (€4.57/kg).
• 2X AAX, 14 months, 372kg, €1,690 (€4.54/kg).
• 1X LMX, 7 months, 200kg, €970 (€4.85/kg).
• 5X AAX, 8 months, 218kgs, €940 (€4.31/kg).

CALF PRICES

Thursday, April 23:

• 5 HEX Bulls, 2 months, 95kgs, made €640.
• 3 AAX Bulls, 2 months, 71kgs, made €580.
• 4 AU Bulls, 1 month, 63kgs, made €570.
• 2 SIX Bulls, 1 month, 85kgs, made €650.
• 1 BBX Heifer, 1 month, 85kgs, made €690.
• 3 SIX Heifers, 1 month, 93kgs, made €570.
• 3 HEX Heifers, 2 months, 100kgs, made €610.
• 3 HEX Heifers, 2 months, 100kgs, made €610.

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 a 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. 

PEDIGREE BULLS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

Special entries next Monday, May 4, of:

• 3 Pedigree Registered AA Bulls and 2 Pedigree Registered HER Bulls, 15–24 months old, 30-day TB tested.
• Also 2 Pedigree Registered fertility-tested HE Bulls, 14 months and 26 months old.
• Also 2 Irish Moil and 4 AA Bulls, approximately 12 months old, fertility tested and pedigree registered.

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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