Beef cows were met with what was described by mart management as "a very strong trade" at Carnew Mart's weekly cattle sale on Saturday, September 11.

According to a statement from mart management, there was a "great demand from both northern and wholesale customers for heavy beef cows".

Both farmer buyers and feeders were said to be "very anxious" for the lighter, plainer cull cows.

There was a total of 1,080 cattle at the sale and all stock met a full clearance at the sale, with management saying "some outstanding prices and cows making up to €1,100 with their weight".

Sample cull cow prices from Carnew Mart's sale on Saturday:

Heifers and bullocks "met a roaring trade" according to management.

There was a particular demand noted for heavy forward-types and beef cattle.

Click on a thumbnail in the gallery (below) to open up a full-size image of some animals from Carnew Mart; once opened you can scroll sideways to see the next picture. Refer to each caption to see details of each lot, including the hammer price.

Northern buyers and factory agents were said to be "battling it out for the top stock at the mart ring".

The top price per kilo at Saturday's sale was €3/kg, paid for "quality beef bullocks with 672kg" making €2,020.

Sample heifer prices:

Sample bullock prices:

There was a small entry of bulls which were described as "a good trade" also.

Concluding, management noted that weanling sales are starting on Wednesday evenings at 4:00p.m, and that most bulls will now be sold on Wednesdays too.