100 cows sell to a steady trade

At Markethill on Tuesday, 8th August 100 cows sold in a steady trade.
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Beef bred cows sold to a top of £1335 for 598k (223) for an Armagh producer. The same owner received £1195 for 550k (217) and £1235 for 580k (£213). Friesian cows sold to £895 for 512k (175) for a Markethill producer. Fleshed Friesian cows from £136 to £150 per 100 kilos.

Cull cows

Armagh farmer 598k £1335 £223.00; Armagh farmer 550k £1195 £217.00; Armagh farmr 580k £1235 £213.00; Loughgall farmer 620k £1295 £209.00; Tandragee farmer 664k £1375 £207.00; Armagh farmer 696k £1425 £205.00.

Friesian cull cows

Markethill farmer 512k £895 £175.00; Dromara farmer 700k £1045 £149.00; Mountnorris farmer 758k £1115 £147.00; Collone farmer 912k £1315 £144.00; Armagh farmer 656k £905 £138.00; Omagh farmer 630k £865 £137.00.

CALVES

The 125 calves sold in a strong trade. Bull calves sold to £510 for a 6 month old Lim followed by £450 from the same vender. Heifer calves sold to £450 for Lim followed by £440 and £420.

Bull calves

Lim £510; Lim £490; Lim £490; Lim £470; Sal £450; Lim £430; Sal £425.

Heifer calves

Lim £450; Lim £440; Lim 3420; Lim £420; Lim £400; Lim £374; Sim £360.