Firm trade for cull cows at Markethill

Cow/heifers sold to £221 for 628k at £1385 from a Ballynahinch farmer followed by £203 for 770k at £1575 from a Castlewellan producer. Fleshed cows sold steadily from £160 to £189 for 840k at £1595 from a Richhill farmer followed by £188 for 790k at £1485 from a Lislea producer. Fleshed Friesian cows sold from £124 to £134 for 750k at £1005 from a Newtownhamilton farmer. Second quality friesians from £105 to £120 and poorest types from £70 to £90 per 100 kilos.

Cull cows: Ballynahinch farmer 628k £1385 £221.00; Castlewellan farmer 776k £1575 £203.00; Tandragee farmer 602k £1155 £192.00; Richhill farmer 844k £1595 £189.00; Lislea farmer 790k £1485 £188.00; Richhill farmer 752k £1375 £183.00; Waringstown farmer 606k £1105 £182.00; Armagh farmer 946k £1695 £179.00; Banbridge farmer 794k £1405 £177.00; Portadown farmer 778k £1365 £176.00.

Friesian cull cows: Newtownhamilton farmer 750k £105 £134.00; Richhill farmer 646k £855 £132.00; Mountnorris farmer 782k £1015 £130.00; Banbridge farmer 624k £785 £126.00; Dromara farmer 626k £785 £125.00; Armagh farmer 682k £845 £124.00; Aghalee farmer 764k £945 £124.00.

CALVES

A large entry of 230 calves maintained a very firm trade. Bull calves sold to £440 for 3 week old AA followed by £390 for 2 week old BB. Main demand for good quality bulls from £240 to £335. Heifer calves to £315 for 6 week old BB followed by £310 for a 5 week old Char. All good quality heifers from £220 to £300 each.

Bull calves: AA £440; BB £390; Ch £335; Her £335; Sim £330; Ch £325; AA £300; AA £300.

Heifer calves: BB £315; Ch £310; BB £305; Ch £300; BB £300; Sim £295; Ch £295; BB £290.