Strong demand for cull cows at Markethill

An entry of 165 cull cows at Markethill on Tuesday 5th April sold in a very strong demand for all types.

Beef-bred cows to £174 for 726k Lim at £1265. Top price £1420 for 990k Lim (143). Main demand from £120 to £132 per 100 kilos.

Fleshed Friesian cows to £125 for 678k at £845. Main demand from £95 to £114 for 750k at £860.

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Second quality Friesians from £80 to £90 per 100 kilos and the poorest types from £55 to £75 per 100 kilos.

Aged bulls to £106 for 1050k Hereford at £1110.

Cull cows: Newry farmer 726k £1265 £174.00; Newry farmer 990k £1420 £143.00; Keady farmer 728k £960 £132.00; Richhill farmer622k £820 £132.00; Milford farmer 708k £900 £127.00; Milford farmer 670k £840 £125.00; Markethill farmer 570k £700 £123.00; Newry farmer 680k £830 £122.00; Keady farmer 706k £860 £121.00.

Friesian cull cows: Keady farmer 678k £845 £125.00; Glenanne farmer 752k £860 £114.00; Donaghcloney farmer 656k £750 £114.00; Katesbridge farmer 704k £790 £112.00; Newry farmer 616k £670 £109.00; Mowhan farmer 786k £830 £106.00; Mountnorris farmer 590k £610 £103.00; Dungannon farmer 672k £690 £103.00; Mayobridge farmer 756k £775 £103.00.

CALVES: The 180 lots in the calf ring continued to sell in a very confident trade with all beef x calves in excellent demand. Bull calved (under six weeks old) to £375 for an Angus. Main demand from £240 to £350 each. Good quality heifer calves from £180 to £275 for an Angus. Young Friesian bulls from £40 to £105 each.

Bull calves: AA £375; Sim £350; Sim £330; BB £325; Sim £325; BB £310; Lim £295; AA £290; A £280; Sim £270.

Heifer calves: BB £275; Aa £275; Lim£240; AA £230; Lim £210; Sim £195; AA £190.

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