Steady demand for cattle at Markethill

Beef bred cows sold to £315 for 784k at £2470 from a Newtownhamilton farmer followed by £286 for 840k at £2400 from a Richhill farmer. Friesian cows sold up to £233 for 658k at £1530 from a Middletown farmer followed by £223 for 738k at £1645 from an Armagh farmer. Main demand for well fleshed cows sold from £200 to £220 per 100 kilos. Second quality from £170 to £190 per 100 kilos.

Beef bred cows

Newtownhamilton farmer 784k £2470 £315.00; Richhill farmer 840k £2400 £286.00; Richhill farmer 822k £2270 £276.00; Banbridge farmer 724k £1990 £275.00.

Dairy bred cows

Middletown farmer 658k £1530 £233.00; Armagh farmer 738k £1645 £223.00; Portadown farmer 694k £1490 £215.00; Middletown farmer 502k £1060 £211.00; Portadown farmer 658k £1370 £208.00; Armagh farmer 754k £1550 £206.00.

CALVES

Highlight of the calf sale was a 4 week old Char heifer calf from a Dungannon farmer which sold at £1230. Main demand for good quality heifer calves from £550 to £790 for a Char from a Glenanne producer. Second quality heifers from £450 to £500 each. Good quality bull calves sold to £1010 for a Char from a Glenanne farmer. The same owner received £940 for a Char. All good quality bulls from £600 to £880 each. Friesian bulls reached £330. Several more from £190 to £250 each.

Bull calves

Ch £1010, Ch £940; Her £880; Her £880; Ch £850; Ch £800; Her £740; Ch £740.

Friesian bull calves

£330; £250; £230; £200.

Heifer calves

Ch £1230; Ch £790; AA £760; AA £760; Ch £680; AA £660.