THE long, wet winter has been hard for breeders and producers, so heading into spring it was very positive to see Cavan’s seasonal opener delivering a solid set of returns.

Although the one day renewal offered a smaller catalogue than usual, a busy trade concluded with a top price of €10,900 combined with a healthy clearance of 75% (76% in 2019) and an increased average of €3,314 (€2,990 in 2019).