Strong types of beef cattle were "in high demand" at the weekly cattle sale at Carnew Mart on Saturday, September 4.

The sale witnessed a total of 878 cattle and 90 calves on offer, with "a very lively trade" for all stock across the board.

According to a statement from mart management, strong cattle were "very much in demand" and prices were up €40-60/head on the previous week.

There was also a particularly strong demand for both beef and store cows on the day. The statement noted: "Colored cows sold very well with most continental cows crossing €2/kg and a top price of €2.45/kg given for a continental cow on the day.

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On the day, heifers were also a strong trade according to management, with farmer and feeder customers both "very active" for all classes.

The standout price in the heifer category on the day was for a roan-colored Limousin heifer weighing 540kg that sold for €2,000.

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Mart management also reported a hot trade for steers with prices up €50/head on last week.

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Finally, bulls sold well on the day with farmer buyers "very active for the nice lighter bulls". Finisher buyers were keen to buy up "any type of heavy bulls".

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Concluding, the mart statement added: "Hereford and Angus bulls between 480kg and 520kg traded from €2.10/kg to €2.20/kg."