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Despite some truly awful weather and increased numbers, trade at the marts across the country last week remained strong, with lighter heifers and bullocks improved by 8-10c/kg.

In pictures: parlour cow numbers increasing in Listowel 2021-11-04

Numbers continued to increase last week right across the country. And while the bullock figures show overall average prices remaining static in both the 400-499kg and 500-599kg sections, there was a 9c/kg reduction in the 300-399kg division and a 5c/kg fall in the average price of the 600kg+ bullock. On the other hand, mart managers in Castlerea and Kilcullen reported that some lots were up by €30-40/hd. Conflicting information? Not really. Apart from those lighter 300-399kg longer keep anima...