On Saturday January 23 Balla Mart held its usual sale. There were 600 lots which included weanlings sold in two rings. There was a strong trade for all lots with prices up €20 to €40 on the previous week with more midland farmers and northern buyers in attendance.
Bullocks averaged from €132.10 to €162.05 per 100kg while heifers were making €151.92 to €159.05 per 100kg.
Bullocks
245kg LMX €460, 390kg LMX €800, 485kg LMX €925, 595kg LMX €1,030, 615kg LM €1,015.
Heifers
275kg LMX €600, 395kg CHX €715, 480kg LM €965, 530kg CHX €855, 600kg SHX €820.
Bull weanlings
145kg AAX €240, 320kg CHX €700, 380kg CH €830, 425kg LM €815, 460kg LMX €795.
Heifer weanlings
175kg LMX €340, 320kg CH €730.
There was 50 cows on offer and one springer due the end of January which netted €1,250.
Next Saturday, January 30, will be the special end of month sale.
