The demand for angus cattle seems to be gone way back, was in the mart on Tuesday, angus and Hereford cattle were a very poor trade, even the really beefy type ones, charolais and limousins were way ahead, even for dry cows.
I thought they were looking for Angus cattle for export at present, seems to be ads on DoneDeal looking for them anyways, thought there would be good demand?
What mart was that if you don't mind me asking?The demand for angus cattle seems to be gone way back, was in the mart on Tuesday, angus and Hereford cattle were a very poor trade, even the really beefy type ones, charolais and limousins were way ahead, even for dry cows.
Sold continentals Saturday in Mohill 26-27 months around 600kg 2 - 2.20€/kgHas anyone sold forward continental store bullovks lately?
I'm told they have firmed in price.
Think I might shift a few
Sold continentals Saturday in Mohill 26-27 months around 600kg 2 - 2.20€/kg
Sold friesians last night in Carrigallen 28-29 months 600kg
1.80 €/kg
All off the land no nuts
It suits me to sell them now.Why sell cattle at 28 months, buyer will be budgeting 20c QA payment less for them?
It suits me to sell them now.
I have a test coming shortly, I'm trying to lighten the load .
The trade seems quite good, who knows what lies ahead.
I could do with the money.
Sold two continental bulls last night as well. I don't see much difference in price even though one of them is obviously very much "out of spec"
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Continental store cattle are making £2.25 or €2.55 for r grade cattle 20 miles up the road and across the border. From what I can see, these buyers don't care about an animal being bord bia approved.Why sell cattle at 28 months, buyer will be budgeting 20c QA payment less for them?
Were they bucket reared or suckled bred?Sold continentals Saturday in Mohill 26-27 months around 600kg 2 - 2.20€/kg
Sold friesians last night in Carrigallen 28-29 months 600kg
1.80 €/kg
All off the land no nuts
I just find it strange why farmers dont try and market their animal as best as possible. Selling them a 2 weeks ago would have meant they have the potential to collect Qa payment.
I dont see anything out of spec with those 2 above animals?
We were shy on females with 4 or 5 stars to make our number for the genomics so bought a couple online last week. Happy enough with the 2 of them when i saw them for real.
As you can see from the board in my screenshot, it says one has a genomic evaluation and is 5 star. The problem is it's a non genomic evaluation and we got the card in the post looking for a clump of tail hairs!
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Anyway, hopefully the test will go alright. What I really wanted to do was to warn lads not to leave things to the last minute to make the numbers with stars. There won't be time to get the genomic test if the above happens. Also dont go too young, they have to be 16 months on 31st Oct.
We were shy on females with 4 or 5 stars to make our number for the genomics so bought a couple online last week. Happy enough with the 2 of them when i saw them for real.
As you can see from the board in my screenshot, it says one has a genomic evaluation and is 5 star. The problem is it's a non genomic evaluation and we got the card in the post looking for a clump of tail hairs!
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Anyway, hopefully the test will go alright. What I really wanted to do was to warn lads not to leave things to the last minute to make the numbers with stars. There won't be time to get the genomic test if the above happens. Also dont go too young, they have to be 16 months on 31st Oct.
Only need this one sorted now. Thought we had the job sorted too. They shouldn't be sending out the kits if they're not going to have em tested in time. And the marts need to have clearer info. Will pickup another if needed. At least only the one. Anyone with a few to get would want to get the finger out really.Was told that samples needed to be sent before the end of April in order to have them back in time for to met the October 31st deadline. I wonder will the hair sample be back in time? If not, she won't be eligible.
Only need this one sorted now. Thought we had the job sorted too. They shouldn't be sending out the kits if they're not going to have em tested in time. And the marts need to have clearer info. Will pickup another if needed. At least only the one. Anyone with a few to get would want to get the finger out really.
Will chase it up with them alright.I'm sure it will work out - you should follow it up with a phonecall when you send in the sample, tell them that it wasn't your fault and ask them to have it tested urgently so that it will qualify.
There's lots of lads that still need to buy - that's why i'm going to hold out for another month - wait till the journal starts printing headlines about how many farmers are going to lose money by not having enough of them, :)