Kivells of Holsworthy saw a massive sale on Wednesday with the best of 395 store cattle to £1,153 for Stan Hopper of Rydon.

G&J Kirk of Ashwater were at £1,110 whilst the best heifers were at £950 also for Messrs Kirk.

331 calves saw the best reared calves to £600 (x3) achieved for Limousins from Spencer Dennis and £550 for John Elliott. Best baby calves to £410 on behalf of Mike Hopper.

140 Dairy stock topped at £2,050 for Marlbrook Farms with plenty up and over £1,800.

533 cull sheep topped at £94 for Mark Vickery with 1,045 prime sheep to £90 for Geoff Grigg. 391 store sheep hit £66 for Alan Withecombe of Bideford with the pick of the breeding ewes to £132 for Messrs Jones of Beaworthy.

146 pigs topped at £140 for the best up from Falmouth whilst Messrs Johns hit £135 for prime pigs.