A large turnout of livestock was observed at Carnew Mart's weekly cattle sale on Saturday, September 18, with 1,326 head on offer.

According to Eugene Clune, Carnew Mart's yard manager, cattle met "a cracking trade throughout" with all types of cattle "moving up another notch" in prices.

Factory agents and northern customers were again very active for forward and beef-type cattle and, according to Clune, buyers had to "battle it out for the heavier fleshed cattle" resulting in a very strong trade for these type of cattle.

Top prices from Carnew Mart's cow ring:

Farmers and feedlot operators were "very active" for the stronger store-type cattle.

Meanwhile, lighter cattle were "a very lively trade throughout" with farmers still anxious to secure cattle to graze out any remaining grass that’s available.

Top prices from Carnew Mart's heifer ring:

Top prices from Carnew Mart's bullock ring:

According to Clune, cows also met "a serious trade" throughout with continental cows selling from over €2/kg all the way up to €2.50/kg.

According to Clune, the majority of the cows that went through the ring at Saturday's sale sold for between €2.20/kg and €2.40/kg.