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GB Cow & Heifer Prices
Published 9 May 12
GB Cow & Heifer Prices
Monthly Average Market Prices
Dairy Cattle
|
Friesian/Holstein |
Apr-11 |
Mar-12 |
Apr-12 |
% change month-on-month |
% change year-on-year |
|
Average Price of Freshly Calved Heifers (£/Head) |
1,451 |
1,678 |
1,664 |
-0.8 |
+14.7 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
1,201 |
997 |
1,229 |
+23.3 |
+2.3 |
|
Average Price of Freshly Calved Cows (£/Head) |
1,125 |
1,362 |
1,461 |
+7.3 |
+29.9 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
1,289 |
893 |
1,191 |
+33.4 |
-7.6 |
Calf Prices
|
Friesian/Holstein |
Apr-11 |
Mar-12 |
Apr-12 |
% change month-on-month |
% change year-on-year |
|
Average Price of Bull Calves (£/Head) |
43 |
57 |
79 |
+38.6 |
+83.7 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
1,153 |
2,051 |
1,388 |
-32.3 |
+20.4 |
|
Average Price of Heifer Calves (£/Head) |
61 |
84 |
144 |
+71.4 |
+136.1 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
37 |
46 |
68 |
+47.8 |
+83.8 |
|
Hereford Cross |
Apr-11 |
Mar-12 |
Apr-12 |
% change month-on-month |
% change year-on-year |
|
Average Price of Bull Calves (£/Head) |
123 |
184 |
207 |
+12.5 |
+68.3 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
167 |
232 |
205 |
-11.6 |
+22.8 |
|
Average Price of Heifer Calves (£/Head) |
97 |
135 |
162 |
+20 |
+67.0 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
258 |
255 |
234 |
-8.2 |
-9.3 |
|
Continental Cross |
Apr-11 |
Mar-12 |
Apr-12 |
% change month-on-month |
% change year-on-year |
|
Average Price of Bull Calves (£/Head) |
220 |
264 |
275 |
+4.2 |
+25.0 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
341 |
318 |
378 |
+18.9 |
+10.9 |
|
Average Price of Heifer Calves (£/Head) |
163 |
200 |
218 |
+9.0 |
+33.7 |
|
Total Number Sold in the month |
546 |
410 |
526 |
+28.3 |
-3.7 |
Please note, the numbers sold are based on statistical months which have differing lengths. Any month on month comparisons for numbers sold should be treated with caution.
The figures shown now match DEFRA's monthly stats, based on 'statistical months'. 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
