Lodge & Thomas report an entry of 28 UTM and OTM prime cattle, 54 cull cows and bulls, 195 store cattle including six suckler cows and calves, 32 rearing calves and stirks and 434 finished and store sheep.

UTM PRIME CATTLE

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

A few less prime cattle forward this week with farmers busy on hay and silage.

Prices continue to firm with strong demand across the board but especially the butchers’ types.

Top price of the day was for a 619kg Limousin x steer from Messrs. R.H. & C.D. Care of St. Buryan making 221p/kg and £1,368, with their other Limousin x steer selling at 219p/kg, both to R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow.

Premium heifer was 206p/kg for Messrs. A.R. & B. & A. Hosking of St. Martin with a 537kg Limousin x purchased by J.V. Richards Ltd of Perranwell Station.

13 Steers – top 8 prices

Limousin x to 221p (619kg) for Messrs. R.H. & C.D. Care of St. Buryan, Penzance

Limousin x to 219p (589kg) for Messrs. R.H. & C.D. Care of St. Buryan, Penzance

British Blue x to 209p (618kg) for Messrs. R.H. & C.D. Care of St. Buryan, Penzance

Limousin x to 209p (607kg) for Messrs. W.H. & L.M. Williams & Son of Allet, Truro

Limousin x to 197p (595kg) for Messrs. W.H. & L.M. Williams & Son of Allet, Truro

British Blue x to 197p (549kg) for Messrs. R.H. & C.D. Care of St. Buryan, Penzance

British Blue x to 196p (570kg) for Messrs. R.H. & C.D. Care of St. Buryan, Penzance

Limousin x to 188p (652kg) for Messrs. M.D. Curtis & Son of Gunwalloe, Helston

10 Heifers – top 4 prices

Limousin x to 206p (537kg) for Messrs. A.R. & B. & A. Hosking of St. Martin, Helston

Hereford x to 189p (595kg) for Messrs. M.D. Curtis & Son of Gunwalloe, Helston

British Blue x to 189p (529kg) for 2C Farming of Carnhell Green, Camborne

British Blue x to 186p (587kg) for Messrs. F.A. Pearce & Partner of Chacewater, Truro

Wednesday’s South-West Regional Market Averages

Steers – 183.4p/kg Heifers – 178.4p/kg

Truro Steers: Truro Heifers

Premium to 221p av. 214.50p: Premium to 206p

Prime to 197p av. 190.57p: Prime to 189p av. 185.40p

Others to 176p av. 175.50p: Others to 174p av. 162.33p

All Steers av. 195.62p: All Heifers av. 180.15p

5 OTM PRIME CATTLE

OTMs to 145p/kg for a Simmental x 610kg heifer from Messrs. J.H. Hawkey & Son of St. Newlyn East, Newquay bought by Roger Eddy of Tehidy.

Overall Averages:

OTM Steers to 134p/kg

OTM Heifers to 145p/kg

CULL COWS & BULLS

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

Another good entry of cull cows met a continued fine trade especially for well-covered beef cows.

Dearest at 148p/kg was a British Blue x from Mr. N. Doble of St. Agnes purchased by David Ellis of Lelant; with half a dozen further Hereford, Charolais, British Blue and Limousin x cows all 140p/kg+.

Top money came for two South Devon x cows in from Gwealavellan Partners of Gwithian to £1,182 for an 850kg cow going to David King of Exeter; and 855kg cow making £1,086 to Dawn West Devon of Hatherleigh.

Friesians this week were mainly straight out of the parlour types which affected their averages but still selling well to 116p/kg for Messrs. E.J. Pengelly & Sons of Porthpean and bought by Dawn West Devon.

A Swedish Red & White x in for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn realised 117p/kg to Mark Davey of Okehampton.

A Limousin cull bull in for Penny Lobb of St. Columb achieved 129p/kg to David Ellis.

31 Beef Cows – leading prices

British Blue x to 148p (698kg) for Mr. N. Doble of St. Agnes, Truro

Hereford x to 143p (537kg) for Mrs. M.C.D. Ansell of Zennor, St. Ives

Charolais x to 142p (496kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

British Blue x to 140p (587kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

Limousin x to 140p (585kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

British Blue x to 140p (531kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

Hereford x to 140p (509kg) for Mrs. M.C.D. Ansell of Zennor, St. Ives

Hereford x to 139p (564kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

British Blue x to 139p (490kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

22 Dairy Cows – leading prices

Swedish Red & White x to 117p (592kg) for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

Friesian to 116p (723kg) for Messrs. E.J. Pengelly & Sons of Porthpean, St. Austell

Friesian to 106p (730kg) for Mr. T.F. Sampson of St. Newlyn East, Newquay

Friesian to 104p (743kg) for J.C. & F.C. Tripconey Ltd of Black Rock, Camborne

Guernsey x to 103p (716kg) for Messrs. M. & M.A. Thomas & Son of Tregony, Truro

Friesian to 99p (662kg) for Messrs. E.J. Pengelly & Sons of Porthpean, St. Austell

Breed Averages:

British Blue x to 148p/kg av. 136.24p/kg

Hereford x to 143p/kg av. 132.83p/kg

Charolais x to 142p/kg av. 119.22p/kg

Limousin x to 140p/kg av. 119.23p/kg

South Devon x to 139p/kg av. 133.00p/kg

Aberdeen Angus x to 138p/kg av. 123.44p/kg

Swedish Red & White x to 117p/kg

Friesian to 116p/kg av. 91.67p/kg

Guernsey x to 103p/kg av. 90.26p/kg

Jersey x to 84p/kg av. 79.67p/kg

1 Cull Bull

Limousin to 129p (950kg) for Mrs. P. Lobb of St. Columb

Overall Averages:

Beef Cows to 148p/kg av. 127.26p/kg

Dairy Cows to 117p/kg av. 90.48p/kg

Cull Bulls to 129p/kg

STORE CATTLE

Auctioneers – Andrew Body & Patrick Dennis

Another fine entry for the time of year with the majority being 1½ to 2yo cattle which sold extremely well with plenty of demand around the ring.

An entry of 36 strong cattle from Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen led the day with four 21 month old British Blue x steers making £980 apiece; their Blue heifers also standing top at £970 for a 22 month old pair, and Charolais x £960.

Early 2019-born Limousins from Messrs. P.C. & K.M. Jenkin of Cury sold to £955 for a nice pair of steers with single heifer £880.

A dozen 13 month old named-sire Herefords from Mr. T.G. Hawke of Colan saw their best steer trio hit £895 with heifer pairs to £755, with Devon heifers also to £755 for 14 month old Devon crosses for Mr. J.R. Julyan of Tresillian whose three steers made £780.

118 Steers – leading prices

2yo

Hereford x to £950 for Messrs. M.J. & J.A. Bennetto of Indian Queens, St. Columb

British Blue x to £940 for Messrs. H.M, C.S. & M.A. Rowe of Ruan Minor, Helston

Limousin x to £930 for Messrs. H.M, C.S. & M.A. Rowe of Ruan Minor, Helston

Friesian to £830 for Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen, Penzance

1½yo

British Blue x to £980 for Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen, Penzance

Limousin x to £955 for Messrs. P.C. & K.M. Jenkin of Cury Cross Lanes, Helston

Aberdeen Angus x to £890 for Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen, Penzance

Hereford x to £850 for Mr. J. Penhaligon of Portscatho, Truro

Charolais x to £790 for Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen, Penzance

Friesian to £600 for Mr. D.P. Osborne of Nancledra, Penzance

1yo

Hereford x to £895 for Mr. T.G. Hawke of Colan, Newquay

Limousin x to £865 for Messrs. P.V. & C.S. Forway of Threemilestone, Truro

Devon x to £780 for Mr. J.R. Julyan of Tresillian, Truro

British Blue x to £650 for Messrs. R. & J. Bailey of Frogpool, Truro

71 Heifers – leading prices

2yo

British Blue x to £970 for Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen, Penzance

Charolais x to £960 for Messrs. C.L. Hichens & Sons of Pendeen, Penzance

Limousin x to £860 for Mr. A.J. Jelbert of Mitchell, Newquay

Aberdeen Angus x to £795 for Mr. J. Penhaligon of Portscatho, Truro

1½yo

Limousin x to £880 for Messrs. P.C. & K.M. Jenkin of Cury, Helston

Aberdeen Angus x to £860 for Mr. J. Penhaligon of Portscatho, Truro

British Blue x to £845 for Mr. D.P. Osborne of Nancledra, Penzance

Devon x to £800 for Mr. D.P. Osborne of Nancledra, Penzance

Charolais x to £790 for Mr. C.E. Penaluna of Carn Brea, Redruth

1yo

Devon x to £755 for Mr. J.R. Julyan of Tresillian, Truro

Hereford x to £755 for Mr. T.G. Hawke of Colan, Newquay

British Blue x to £745 for Mr. A.J. Jelbert of Mitchell, Newquay

Limousin x to £725 for Mr. J.F. Rowe of Par, St. Austell

Aberdeen Angus x to £500 for Mr. L.M. Paull of Fowey

6 Suckler Cows & Calves

A small entry of cows and calves saw a South Devon outfit realise £1,140 on behalf of Messrs. S.L. & S.M. Ward of Grampound Road, Truro.

Two Hereford x and South Devon cows and calves for Messrs. R.T. & E.A. Scambler of Pendeen, Penzance sold to a top price of £1,030 and averaged £965.

REARING CALVES & STIRKS

Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis

Another impressive calf trade but insufficient numbers available to satisfy buyer requirements.

Top at £350 were two British Blue x month-old bulls from Messrs. J.H. & S.M. Dark & Sons of Mullion, Helston and Messrs. R.G. Keast & Son of Allet.

Leading heifer a month-old Limousin x for J.C. & F.C. Tripconey Ltd of Black Rock at £215.

Half a dozen April-born stirks from Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin topped at £465 for three British Blue x males, with all stirks averaging £446.

16 Bulls

British Blue x to £350 for both Messrs. J.H. & S.M. Dark & Sons of Mullion, Helston and

Messrs. R.G. Keast & Son of Allet, Truro, av. £207

Limousin x to £260 for Mr. A.J.H. Lawry of Kenwyn, Truro

Hereford x to £248 for Messrs. E.V. & B.K. Benney & Son of Garras, Helston, av. £196

Friesian to £145 for Messrs. R.G. Keast & Son of Allet, Truro, av. £96

Friesian bobby calves to £36, av. £30

10 Heifers

Limousin x to £215 for J.C. & F.C. Tripconey Ltd of Black Rock, Camborne, av. £203

Aberdeen Angus x to £198 for Mr. A. Thomas of St. Just, Penzance, av. £178

Hereford x to £192 for J.C. & F.C. Tripconey Ltd of Black Rock, Camborne, av. £177

British Blue x to £135 for Mr. W.R. Davey of Probus, Truro

5 Male Stirks

British Blue x to £465 three times for Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston

Limousin x to £445 twice for Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston

1 Heifer Stirk

Simmental x to £388 for Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston

FINISHED & STORE SHEEP

LAMBS (254) – Ed Harris

Mixed quality forward, but much improved trade on the week.

Topping the market at £110.50 were a pen of butchers’ quality Beltex x lambs from Mr. J.A.G. Rowland of Crofthandy purchased by J.V. Richards Ltd of Perranwell Station.

The best-pick of a fine run of Texel x lambs from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock stood dearest heavyweights at 231p/kg for 46.2kg selling at £106.50 to R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow.

Leading Averages:

234p/kg for 39.6kg lambs from Messrs. A.R. & T.S. Hooper of Shortlanesend, Truro

231p/kg for 46.2kg lambs from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

230p/kg for 48.0kg lambs from Mr. J.A.G. Rowland of Crofthandy, Redruth

226p/kg for 45.6kg lambs from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

225p/kg for 46.0kg lambs from Cregan Gate Partners of Grampound Road, Truro

223p/kg for 39.1kg lambs from Mr. D.T. Burnett of Roche, St. Austell

222p/kg for 42.5kg lambs from Messrs. T.F. & D.J. Crapp of Helston

221p/kg for 43.5kg lambs from Messrs. K. Langmaid & Son of St. Veep, Lostwithiel

219p/kg for 45.5kg lambs from Mr. J.D. Couch of Couch’s Mill, Lostwithiel

219p/kg for 41.4kg lambs from Mr. D.J.A. Eyles of Ladock, Truro

Top Price Lambs:

£110.50 (48.0kg) from Mr J.A.G. Rowland of Crofthandy, Redruth

£110.50 (51.5kg) from Mr J.A.G. Rowland of Crofthandy, Redruth

£106.50 (46.2kg) from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

£105.00 (49.0kg) from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

£104.50 (48.3kg) from Mr. W.F. Teagle of Trevithick, Newquay

£104.00 (48.1kg) from Messrs. M.A. & C. Sandbach of St. Breock, Wadebridge

£104.00 (55.0kg) from Messrs. M.A. & C. Sandbach of St. Breock, Wadebridge

£103.50 (46.0kg) from Cregan Gate Partners of Grampound Road, Truro

£103.00 (45.6kg) from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

£103.00 (47.2kg) from Mr. J.D. Couch of Couch’s Mill, Lostwithiel

Averages:

Standard (32.1kg-39kg) to 195p/kg av. 188.4p/kg

Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 234p/kg av. 209.0p/kg

Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 231p/kg av. 215.3p/kg

Overweight (52.1kg+) to 189p/kg av. 178.6p/kg

SQQ Lamb Average 207p

CULL EWES (142) – Ross Collins

A good entry forward and buoyant trade throughout.

Many more could have been sold to advantage, topping at £100 for a trio of strong-frame Texels from Mr. G.B. Bawden of Stithians.

Leading Prices:

£100.00 for ewes from Mr. G.B. Bawden of Stithians, Truro

£95.50 for ewes from Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne, Helston

£90.50 for a ram from Messrs. Brewer & Brewer of St. Merryn, Padstow

£90.50 for ewes from Mr. D.J.A. Eyles of Ladock, Truro

£90.50 for ewes from Messrs. W. & R. Taffinder of Ruan High Lanes, Truro

£90.00 for ewes from Messrs. S.J. & D.E.J. Worden of St. Martin, Helston

£88.00 for ewes from Messrs. S.J. & D.E.J. Worden of St. Martin, Helston

£88.00 for ewes from Mr. C. Matthews of Tregony, Truro

£87.50 for ewes from Mr. W.T. Jasper of South Hill, Callington

Averages:

First quality ewes to £100.00 av. £89.00

Second quality ewes to £76.00 av. £66.50

Cull rams to £90.50 av. £86.00

STORE SHEEP (38) – Ross Collins

New season stores sold to £65 for Messrs. J. & I. Parfitt of Lanteglos-by-Fowey.

A quality entry of couples forward, sold to £188 (£62.66/life) for 6T Texel outfits with well-grown twins at foot for Mr. C. Matthews of Tregony, Truro, with FM doubles topping at £162 for Messrs. A.M. & V.R. Pascoe of Gweek, Helston.

Averages:

Double couples to £188.00 av. £158.00

Single couples to £92.00