Camera at the Mart: heavy stock in high demand in Sixmilebridge
SHARING OPTIONS: This six-year-old Charolais cow weighed 705kg and sold for €1,320 (€1.87/kg). \ David Ruffles The weekly sale of all cattle types took place in Sixmilebridge Mart on Saturday, with trade good throughout. The sale of around 340 cattle recorded an exceptional clearance, with 96% of lots on offer finding new homes. Speaking after the sale, mart manager Sean Ryan said: “Heavier cattle are certainly getting scarce and this is helping to keep prices up €100 a head on the same time last year. This six-year-old Limousin cow weighed 735k...
Source: farmersjournal.ie