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Spectacular Thursdays Sale at Ballymote Mart: Charolais Weanling Heifers, Cows with Calves, and More!
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Spectacular Thursdays Sale at Ballymote Mart: Charolais Weanling Heifers, Cows with Calves, and More!
Ballymote Mart, known for hosting exceptional livestock sales, has yet another fantastic event planned for the upcoming Thursday. The sale will feature a variety of premium livestock, including 20 Charolais Weanling Heifers, 3 Cows accompanied by 2 Heifer Calves and 1 Bull Calf at foot, making it a must-attend event for livestock enthusiasts and potential buyers alike. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 17/04/2023 
Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BLK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.89/kgAAX,AAX 3.12/kgBBX 2.78/kgCHX 3.33/kgFR 2.13/kgFR,FR 2.08/kgFR,FR,FR 2.08/kgHEX 2.74/kgHEX,HEX 2.88/kgHEX,HEX,HEX 2.88/kgLMX 2.65/kgLMX,LMX 2.75/kgSAX 2.71/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CHX,AUX, 368kg 3.51/kg 1290.00CHX, 370kg 3.46/kg 1280.00CHX, 375kg 3.31/kg 1240.00SHX,CHX,SHX, 333kg 3.21/kg 1070.00AAX,AAX, 340kg 3.21/kg 1090.00AAX,AAX, 312kg 3.2/kg 1000.00 BLK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.76/kgAAX,AAX 2.99/kgAUX 3.23/kgBBX 2.77/kgBBX,BBX 2.80/kgCHX 3.08/kgCHX,CHX 3.07/kgCHX,CHX,CHX 3.00/kgFR 2.23/kgFR,FR 2.18/kgFRX 2.14/kgFRX,FRX 1.90/kgHEX 2.63/kgHEX,HEX 2.57/kgHEX,HEX,HEX 2.59/kgLMX 2.98/kgSIX 2.67/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 490kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/04/2023
Saturday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CATTLE 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.61/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 330kg 4.73/kg 1560.00CATTLE, 330kg 4.55/kg 1500.00CATTLE, 385kg 4.31/kg 1660.00CATTLE, 357kg 4.20/kg 1500.00CATTLE, 330kg 3.30/kg 1090.00CATTLE, 335kg 3.25/kg 1090.00 CATTLE 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 415kg 3.37/kg 1400.00CATTLE, 410kg 3.15/kg 1290.00CATTLE, 410kg 3.02/kg 1240.00CATTLE, 470kg 2.94/kg 1380.00CATTLE, 485kg 2.93/kg 1420.00CATTLE, 487kg 2.83/kg 1380.00 CATTLE 500-600KG Avg Price/KgCATTLE 2.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:CATTLE, 555kg 3.21/kg 1780.00CATTLE, 580kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 14/04/2023
Friday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. F PED HEIFER 300-400KG Avg Price/KgFR 2.71/kgFRX 3.11/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 385kg 5.30/kg 2040.00FR, 395kg 5.11/kg 2020.00FR, 395kg 4.76/kg 1880.00FR, 395kg 4.61/kg 1820.00JEX, 380kg 3.95/kg 1500.00FRX, 390kg 3.64/kg 1420.00 F PED HEIFER 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 4.24/kgFRX 4.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 445kg 5.35/kg 2380.00FRX, 470kg 5.15/kg 2420.00FR, 470kg 5.11/kg 2400.00FR, 465kg 5.03/kg 2340.00FR, 415kg 5.01/kg 2080.00FR, 435kg 5.01/kg 2180.00 F PED HEIFER 500-600KG Avg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 13/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 58kg 3.01/kg 174.00SHEEP, 56kg 2.93/kg 164.00 SHEEP 60-70KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.33/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 60kg 2.75/kg 165.00SHEEP, 66kg 2.58/kg 170.00SHEEP, 68kg 1.65/kg 113.00 SHEEP 70-80KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.96/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 77kg 2.20/kg 170.00SHEEP, 72kg 2.03/kg 147.00SHEEP, 73kg 1.85/kg 135.00SHEEP, 77kg 1.75/kg 135.00 SHEEP 90-100KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 1.56/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 96kg 2.69/kg 258.00SHEEP, 94kg 1.98/kg 186.00SHEEP,…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 300-400KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 385kg 2.29/kg 880.00LMX, 390kg 2.26/kg 880.00CHX, 375kg 2.08/kg 780.00 DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.84/kgLMX 2.26/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 485kg 2.76/kg 1340.00LMX, 440kg 2.68/kg 1180.00IMX, 425kg 2.28/kg 970.00FR, 455kg 2.26/kg 1030.00LMX, 445kg 1.93/kg 860.00FR, 400kg 1.82/kg 730.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.10/kgBBX 2.19/kgDC 2.35/kgFR 1.86/kgHEX 2.01/kgLM 2.88/kgLMX 2.46/kgSH 2.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LM, 590kg 3.08/kg 1820.00LMX, 595kg 2.86/kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 13/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgSH 1.99/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SH, 490kg 2.35/kg 1150.00LMX, 460kg 1.96/kg 900.00SH, 490kg 1.63/kg 800.00NRX, 495kg 1.23/kg 610.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.59/kgFRX 1.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 575kg 2.56/kg 1470.00FRX, 570kg 2.05/kg 1170.00FRX, 590kg 1.95/kg 1150.00FR, 580kg 1.93/kg 1120.00FRX, 570kg 1.63/kg 930.00FR, 550kg 1.25/kg 690.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgBBX 2.25/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 665kg 2.57/kg 1710.00SHX, 685kg 2.28/kg 1560.00BBX, 625kg 1.92/kg 1200.00…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/04/2023 
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. WH 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.66/kgAAX,AAX 2.79/kgAUX,AUX 2.93/kgBAX 3.12/kgBBX 3.84/kgCHX 3.00/kgCHX,CHX 3.63/kgLM 3.57/kgLMX 3.17/kgLMX,LM 3.39/kgLMX,LMX 3.10/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 380kg 5.11/kg 1940.00LM, 370kg 4.76/kg 1760.00LM, 375kg 4.75/kg 1780.00BBX, 390kg 4.72/kg 1840.00BBX, 375kg 4.51/kg 1690.00BBX, 350kg 4.29/kg 1500.00 WH 400-500KG Avg Price/KgBBX 5.31/kgCHX 3.24/kgLMX 2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:BBX, 430kg 7.72/kg 3320.00BBX, 410kg 7.41/kg 3040.00BBX, 400kg 6.25/kg 2500.00BBX, 455kg 4.46/kg 2030.00CHX, 445kg 4/kg 1780.00CHX, 450kg 3.51/kg…
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 05/04/2023 
Wednesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. BULLOCK-M 300-400KG Avg Price/KgCHX 3.44/kgLMX 3.27/kgSHX 2.30/kg Highest Price/Kg Lots:CHX, 340kg 3.71/kg 1260.00LMX, 328kg 3.66/kg 1200.00LMX, 395kg 3.49/kg 1380.00LMX,CHX, 390kg 3.46/kg 1350.00LMX, 355kg 3.38/kg 1200.00LMX, 380kg 3.37/kg 1280.00 BULLOCK-M 400-500KG Avg Price/KgCHX 3.20/kgHEX 2.27/kgLMX 3.17/kgSIX 2.52/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 410kg 3.61/kg 1480.00CHX, 450kg 3.53/kg 1590.00CHX, 495kg 3.45/kg 1710.00LMX, 400kg 3.45/kg 1380.00CHX, 400kg 3.45/kg 1380.00BBX, 495kg 3.43/kg 1700.00 BULLOCK-M 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.76/kgCHX…
Irish Organic Sale Goes Online: Bid on Quality Cattle at Kilmallock Mart today, 25th March
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Irish Organic Sale Goes Online: Bid on Quality Cattle at Kilmallock Mart today, 25th March
The Kilmallock Mart in Ireland is gearing up for an exciting event this coming Saturday, 25th March at 11am sharp – the Irish Organic Sale. The sale will be available for online bidding via the LSL Auctions App, ensuring a wider audience can participate in the event. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! The Irish Organic Sale at Kilmallock…
Carrigallen Mart Sales: Suck Calves, Runners, Weanling Heifers, and Bulls for Auction today, Saturday 11th March
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Carrigallen Mart Sales: Suck Calves, Runners, Weanling Heifers, and Bulls for Auction today, Saturday 11th March
Carrigallen Mart is holding a live auction on Saturday, 11th March, with a range of livestock available for sale, including suck calves, runners, weanling heifers, and weanling bulls. The sale will take place at Ring 2, with intake starting at 8am, viewing from 9am, and sales commencing at 10am. The weanling bulls sale will take place at Ring 1, with intake starting at 9am, viewing at 10am, and sales commencing…
Get Ready for the Upcoming Ballinasloe Mart Weanling Sale on Saturday, 11th March
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Get Ready for the Upcoming Ballinasloe Mart Weanling Sale on Saturday, 11th March
If you’re in the market for high-quality weanling bullocks, look no further than the Ballinasloe Mart Weanling Sale on Saturday, 11th March. With 30 weanling bullocks up for grabs, this is a great opportunity to purchase comrade cattle that are well put together and sure to impress. To register and BID in this auction, CLICK HERE! Born in spring 2022, these weanling bullocks have been tested for TB in December and…
Annual Show & Sale at Ballinasloe Mart: Wednesday 8th March
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Annual Show & Sale at Ballinasloe Mart: Wednesday 8th March
The Annual Show & Sale at Ballinasloe Mart is a highly anticipated event in the agricultural industry. It boasts a large turnout of high-quality stock, with a sale starting at 11 AM sharp on Wednesday 8th March 2023. In addition to the traditional in-person auction, Ballinasloe Mart is offering an online bidding option via LSL Auction App, allowing buyers to participate from anywhere in the world. To register and BID…
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Top Cattle Sales from Friday, 17th February 2023
Here are the top LSL Cattle Sales from Friday, 17th February 2023 tallied at 16:00: Waterford Ross Mart Lot 11, Price 4600.00, Weight 600 Price per kg 7.666666667 See the video here. Waterford Ross Mart Lot 15, Price 4300.00, Weight 545 Price per kg 7.889908257 See the video here. Waterford Ross Mart Lot 22, Price 4000.00, Weight 510 Price per kg 7.843137255 See the video here. Waterford Ross Mart Lot…
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Best Cattle Sales on Saturday, 11th February 2023
Here are the top LSL Cattle Sales from Saturday, 11th February 2023: Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited Lot 8, Price 7000.00, Lot 8 Weight 10.8 Price per kg 648.1481481 See the video here. Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited Lot 18, Price 6100.00, Lot 18 See the video here. Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Limited Lot 35, Price 5700.00, Lot 35 Weight 10.2 Price per kg…
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Strong entry of cattle in Abbeyfeale Mart today
There’s a strong entry of cattle in Abbeyfeale Mart today. Go and check out the super store heifers included in their Saturday, 4th February sale. The auction includes 20 sucklers – all young 2nd calvers, calving Feb onwards. Plus note the smashing speckled Park Heifer – right and correct for breeding. Highlight sale info: – Special 2nd calvers suckler sale – Speckled Park heifer – Super store heifers – Store…
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Top LSL Cattle Sales for Friday, 27th January
Here are the top LSL Cattle Sales tallied at 16:00 on Friday, 27th January 2023: Roscommon Mart Lot 18, Price 3000.00, Tag ****, (BK) – Sex: M – Breed: CHX – DOB: 15/05/2020 – Owners: 2 – Export: R – QA: Y – TB: 17/03/2022 – Export Retest: R See the video here. Roscommon Mart Lot 18B, Price 2980.00, Tag ****, (BK) – Sex: M – Breed: LMX – DOB: 12/04/2020 – Owners: 2 – Export: R – QA: Y – TB: 17/03/2022 –…
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What Cattle Sold Best on Thursday, 26th January
Gortatlea Mart Lot 195 Price 3380 Weight 825 Price per kg 4.096969697 Gortatlea Mart Lot 196 Price 3180 Weight 815 Price per kg 3.901840491 Gortatlea Mart Lot 198 Price 3180 Weight 900 Price per kg 3.533333333 Carnaross Mart Lot 361 Price 3060 Weight 995 Price per kg 3.075376884 Get LSL Facebook updates. LSL Auctions, LSL News.    
Huge Demand for cattle Gortatlea Mart
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Huge demand for all types of cattle, Friesians and more
Gortatlea Mart reports that they have had huge demand for all types of cattle – especially Friesian, beef and store cows. So, if you have animals to sell feel, free to contact Maurice or the office. Included in their General Sale this Friday, 11th November, 2022 will be some great Purebred Angus Heifers, with 4&5 stars and genotyped, with ICBF papers. See more here. Register to bid here. Contact Gortatlea Mart…
grain treatment
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Grain treatment improves homegrown cereals
Cattle farmers are seeing the benefit of using a grain treatment as they feed more homegrown cereals and therefore improve performance and feed efficiency. Mixed farmer Matthew Jordon from Morpeth has used Maxammon for five years in his suckler herd of 90 pedigree Limousins. The farm feeds as much homegrown cereals and silage as possible, which has cut their bought-in protein by as much as 87%. He said the health…
export markets
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Stable export markets good for beef prices
Market conditions are favourable for beef as prices in our key export markets stabilise and in some cases strengthen, according to IFA National Livestock Chair Brendan Golden. When aligned with the tighter supplies of suitably finished cattle, this is adding to the increased demand from factories for cattle this week (29 July, 2022). He said to date 997,516 cattle have been processed during 2022, an increase of 89,716 head or…
beef prices
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Farmers need strong beef prices – IFA
UK beef prices have risen again this week as supplies tighten, according to IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden. Factory agents are very active on the ground and in marts, sourcing cattle as supplies of suitable cattle here, similar to the UK, ease. He said despite attempts by factories to offer lower quotes, tight supplies, good market demand and strong resistance from farmers is returning paid prices of up to 15c/kg…
dairy farm
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O’Sullivan dairy farm hosts farm congress delegates
The award-winning O’Sullivan dairy farm in Cork recently hosted more than 300 visitors as part of the European Dairy Farmers Congress, which took place in Ireland. The number of cows on the O’Sullivan dairy farm has grown from 140 cows to 500. However, restrictions may curtail this in the future. The family purchased the farm in 1953. It has grown from 40ha to 288ha, which includes 210ha of silage. Maize…
beef prices
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Tight supplies, UK beef prices support trade
IFA Livestock chairman Brendan Golden said tight supplies of suitable cattle and strengthening UK beef prices are underpinning the trade. Despite attempts by factories to offer lower quotes, strong resistance from farmers is returning paid beef prices of up to 15c/kg above quotes. Golden said factories are paying €5.00 to €5.15/kg base price for steers and €5.05 to €5.20/kg for heifers with higher prices for larger and specialist lots. R-…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 05/12/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 30/06/2022
Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.61/kgFRX 1.74/kgLMX 2.23/kgSH 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 560kg 2.57/kg 1440.00SH, 570kg 2.51/kg 1430.00SH, 550kg 2.44/kg 1340.00SH, 545kg 2.35/kg 1280.00FRX, 580kg 2.07/kg 1200.00FR, 535kg 2.06/kg 1100.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.00/kgBBX 2.20/kgLMX 2.23/kgSIX 2.39/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SIX, 665kg 2.69/kg 1790.00LMX, 640kg 2.5/kg 1600.00BBX, 635kg 2.43/kg 1540.00CHX, 620kg 2.34/kg 1450.00SIX, 640kg 2.33/kg 1490.00SIX, 620kg 2.31/kg 1430.00 DC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgLMX 2.47/kgSH…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/11/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 27/06/2022
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.68/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.43/kg 136.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.18/kg 124.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.17/kg 122.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.90/kg 92.00SHEEP, 35kg 2.6/kg 91.00SHEEP, 35kg 0.8/kg 28.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.27/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.53/kg 155.00SHEEP, 42kg 3.52/kg 148.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.48/kg 154.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.42/kg 157.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.38/kg 149.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.36/kg 156.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.43/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 51kg 3.14/kg 161.00SHEEP, 51kg…
beef and sheep
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Strong demand for beef and sheep
Supplies of suitable finished cattle are tight on the ground. Despite attempts by factories to reduce quotes, demand is strong, said Brendan Golden, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden. Golden said strong and stable beef prices in the coming months are vital as suckler and beef farmers deal with input cost increases that these farms do not have the capacity to absorb. He said supplies are predicted…
calf registrations
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Calf registrations pass two-million mark
This year’s calf registrations have passed the two-million mark as calving season draws to a close. According to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), some 2,012,245 calves were registered as of 17 June, 2022. This is up ever so slightly by 3,987 calf registrations when compared with the same date in 2021. “When we look closer we can see that beef births are actually on the decline with over 21,000…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/01/2023
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/06/2022
Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SAX, 580kg 2.69/kg 1560.00LMX, 575kg 2.54/kg 1460.00SI, 590kg 1.69/kg 1000.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgCHX 2.44/kgLMX 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 665kg 2.83/kg 1880.00LMX, 650kg 2.72/kg 1770.00LMX, 620kg 2.63/kg 1630.00LMX, 640kg 2.62/kg 1680.00SIX, 685kg 2.61/kg 1790.00CHX, 620kg 2.5/kg 1550.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.59/kgLMX 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 715kg 3.16/kg 2260.00LMX, 770kg 3.09/kg 2380.00CHX, 760kg 2.93/kg 2230.00CHX, 740kg 2.92/kg 2160.00CHX,…