Market Information
GB Cow & Heifer Prices
Published 6 September 16
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Monthly Average Market Prices
Dairy Cattle
|
Friesian/Holstein |
Aug-16 |
Jul-16 |
Aug-15 |
% change month on month |
% change year on year |
|
Average Price of Freshly Calved Heifers (£/Head) |
1293 |
1273 |
1354 |
1.6% |
-4.5% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
1203 |
1403 |
1131 |
-14.3% |
6.4% |
|
Average Price of Freshly Calved Cows (£/Head) |
1033 |
1036 |
1102 |
-0.3% |
-6.2% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
1036 |
1844 |
898 |
-43.8% |
15.4% |
Calves (not more than 3 weeks old)
|
Friesian/Holstein |
Aug-16 |
Jul-16 |
Aug-15 |
% change month on month |
% change year on year |
|
Average Price of Bull Calves (£/Head) |
47 |
55 |
64 |
-16.1% |
-27.5% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
1549 |
1391 |
1693 |
11.4% |
-8.5% |
|
Average Price of Heifer Calves (£/Head) |
54 |
52 |
46 |
4.9% |
18.2% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
48 |
47 |
41 |
2.1% |
17.1% |
|
Hereford Cross |
Aug-16 |
Jul-16 |
Aug-15 |
% change month on month |
% change year on year |
|
Average Price of Bull Calves (£/Head) |
210 |
213 |
257 |
-1.1% |
-18.2% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
282 |
370 |
258 |
-23.8% |
9.3% |
|
Average Price of Heifer Calves (£/Head) |
158 |
162 |
203 |
-2.4% |
-21.8% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
289 |
369 |
223 |
-21.7% |
29.6% |
|
Continental Cross |
Aug-16 |
Jul-16 |
Aug-15 |
% change month on month |
% change year on year |
|
Average Price of Bull Calves (£/Head) |
266 |
277 |
300 |
-4.1% |
-11.3% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
482 |
481 |
475 |
0.2% |
1.5% |
|
Average Price of Heifer Calves (£/Head) |
214 |
230 |
252 |
-6.7% |
-15.0% |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
402 |
386 |
380 |
4.1% |
5.8% |
Please note that figures are based on statistical months (January, April, July and October are 5 week months). Any month on month comparisons for numbers sold should be treated with caution.
The data provided has been expanded to cover GB, but for historical prices for England and Wales, please click here.
Please note that these figures are changed retrospectively as reports from dispersal sales come in.
Source: AHDB Beef and Lamb, LAA, IAAS
