Truro Livestock Market report for Wednesday, November 18

UTM PRIME CATTLE

Auctioneer: Andrew Body

A really short entry this week disappointing the usual and extra buyers in attendance

resulting in strong demand for those on offer. More prime cattle are required in the lead up

to Christmas. A super 568kg Limousin x heifer for 2C Farming of Carnhell Green standing top

selling at 227p/kg and £1,289 to David Wilton of Peter Morris Butchers, St. Columb. Top steer

at 198p/kg and £1,333 was a 673kg British Blue x from Messrs. R.J. & E.J. Hemmings of

Lanlivery bought by R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow.

5 Steers & 3 Heifers: top prices

Limousin x heifer to 227p (568kg) for 2C Farming of Carnhell Green, Camborne

British Blue x steer to 198p (673kg) for Messrs. R.J. & E.J. Hemmings of Lanlivery, Bodmin

Devon x steer to 194p (559kg) for Mr. R.S. Hopper of Poundstock, Bude

Limousin x steer to 191p (694kg) for Mr. J.A. Morphew of St. Ervan, Wadebridge

Devon x steer to 177p (678kg) for Mr. R.S. Hopper of Poundstock, Bude

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Wednesday's South-West Regional Market Averages

Steers – 176.4p/kg Heifers – 172.9p/kg

Truro Steers Truro Heifers

Premium to 198p av. 194.33p Premium to 227p

Others to 177p Others to 170p

All Steers av. 189.31p All Heifers av. 198.50p

CULL COWS

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

The largest entry for many weeks contained a considerable proportion of plain and lightweightsorts affecting the overall averages although buyers in attendance for the right framier

typesforfurtherfattening. With larger numbers of cull cows coming to the marketthroughout

the country the best trade is for the weightier fleshy sorts with least waste. Two Limousin

cross cows equal top at 129p/kg, with heavier 841kg cow from Messrs. T.A. & F.A. Jenkin of

Newbridge also overall top value in the beef section realising £1,085 to David Ellis of Lelant.

Friesians to 124p/kg for Messrs. C.J. Osborne & Son of Fraddon bought by Dawn West Devon

of Hatherleigh; with a grand run of big black and whites from Messrs. Searle & Son of

Rosudgeon selling to 123p/kg fortheir heaviest 892kg cow totalling £1,097 to the same buyer.

22 Beef Cows – leading prices

Limousin x to 129p (841kg) for Messrs. T.A. & F.A. Jenkin of Newbridge, Penzance

Limousin x to 129p (700kg) for Mr. F. Stephens of St. Winnow Barton, Lostwithiel

Limousin x to 126p (661kg) for Messrs. J. Julian of Summercourt, Newquay

Charolais x to 122p (782kg) for Messrs. J. Julian of Summercourt, Newquay

Hereford x to 118p (756kg) for Mr. R. Hobbs of Kea, Truro

Charolais x to 113p (726kg) for Mr. F. Stephens of St. Winnow Barton, Lostwithiel

51 Dairy Cows – leading prices

Friesian to 124p (804kg) for Messrs. C.J. Osborne & Son of Fraddon, St. Columb

Friesian to 123p (892kg) for Messrs. Searle & Son of Rosudgeon, Penzance

Friesian to 119p (833kg) for Messrs. Searle & Son of Rosudgeon, Penzance

Friesian to 118p (837kg) for Messrs. Searle & Son of Rosudgeon, Penzance

Friesian to 118p (748kg) for Messrs. C.J. Osborne & Son of Fraddon, St. Columb

Friesian to 114p (732kg) for Messrs. Searle & Son of Rosudgeon, Penzance

Friesian to 113p (706kg) for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard, Helston

Friesian to 112p (728kg) for Messrs. C.J. Osborne & Son of Fraddon, St. Columb

Overall Averages:

Beef Cows to 129p/kg av. 92.46p/kg

Dairy Cows to 124p/kg av. 82.49p/kg

ORANGE (TB-RESTRICTED) MARKET – TUESDAY 17TH OCTOBER

5 PRIME CATTLE

Two just over-age well-finished Limousin x heifers from Messrs. R.A. & L.M. Berry of

Constantine sold to a top call of 183p/kg and £1,317 to David King of Exeter.

3 OTM Heifers & 2 Young Bulls

Limousin x OTM heifer 183p (720kg) for Messrs. R.A. & L.M. Berry of Constantine, Falmouth

Limousin x OTM heifer 168p (648kg) for Messrs. R.A. & L.M. Berry of Constantine, Falmouth

Hereford x young bull 110p (849kg) for Messrs. R.G. Olver & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell

25 CULL COWS

Generally lesser-quality finish cows forward this month, but a standout Friesian from Messrs.

M. & J. Rowe of Ashton achieving 114p/kg and £743 to Messrs. Rapson of Tavistock.

23 Dairy & 2 Beef Cows

Friesian to 114p (652kg) for Messrs. M. & J. Rowe of Ashton, Helston

Friesian to 94p (677kg) for Messrs. R.G. Olver & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell

Friesian to 87p (804kg) for Mr. T.F. Sampson of St. Newlyn East, Newquay

Friesian to 87p (639kg) for Messrs. R.G. Olver & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell

Stabiliser x to 84p (641kg) for Mr. I.J. Phillips of Lanivet, Bodmin

Friesian to 84p (605kg) for Messrs. R.G. Olver & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell

Friesian to 82p (572kg) for Messrs. R.D. & R.V. Cookson of Ninemaidens, Redruth

Friesian to 80p (693kg) for Messrs. C.J. & P.H. George of Tresillian, Truro

8 STORE CATTLE

A nice entry of Limousin x cattle on behalf of Messrs. M. & J. Rowe of Ashton saw top steer

pair around 2 years old making £1,060.

STORE CATTLE

Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis

A seasonal reduced entry containing mainly younger cattle were very well sought after with

no shortage of demand for all types. Two Aberdeen Angus x steers from Mr. R.L. Northey of

Greenbottom around 2 years old topped at £1,230 and £1,115 (pictured). A nice pair of 20

month old Herefords from Olivia Edson of Pendeen made £1,025. South Devon crosses from

Messrs. W.L. House & Son of Quintrell Downs saw a 13 month old steer sell well in a pair at

£800 and 16 month old heifer making £785. A nice entry of 10 young heifers from Messrs. P.

& P.A. Williams of Ruan Minor saw Aberdeen Angus and South Devon crosses making £785

and a Limousin cross 13 month old heifer at £680.

37 Steers – leading prices

2yo

Aberdeen Angus x to £1,230 for Mr. R.L. Northey of Greenbottom, Truro

1½yo

Hereford x to £1,025 for Olivia Edson of Pendeen, Penzance

South Devon x to £800 for Messrs. W.L. House & Son of Quintrell Down, Newquay

1yo

Hereford x to £650 for Olivia Edson of Pendeen, Penzance

30 Heifers – leading prices

2yo

Hereford x to £795 for Messrs. H.M, C.S. & M.A. Rowe of Ruan Minor, Helston

British Blue x to £745 for Messrs. P. & P.A. Williams of Ruan Minor, Helston

1½yo

Aberdeen Angus x to £785 for Messrs. P. & P.A. Williams of Ruan Minor, Helston

South Devon x to £785 for Messrs. W.L. House & Son of Quintrell Down, Newquay

British Blue x to £720 for Mr. A. Umscheid of Trevarren, St. Columb

Devon x to £665 for Mr. S. Keyte of Paul, Penzance

Hereford x to £550 for Messrs. P. & P.A. Williams of Ruan Minor, Helston

1yo

Limousin x to £680 for Messrs. P. & P.A. Williams of Ruan Minor, Helston

Hereford x to £535 for Dairyland Farm Park Ltd of Summercourt, Newquay

6mo

British Blue x to £510 for Dairyland Farm Park Ltd of Summercourt, Newquay

10 Suckler Cows & Calves

Making £800 was an Aberdeen Angus x heifer with Hereford x calf at foot for Mr. C. Allen of

Penwithick, St. Austell. Beef Shorthorn older cows with 4 week old Aberdeen Angus x calf at

foot to £755 for Mr. Scambler of Pendeen, Penzance.

REARING CALVES

Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis

A good entry of rearing calves near to 100 head met with a slightly easier trade but also

reflecting age and strength. Two British Blue x bull calves both around 6 weeks old at £290

for both Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin and Messrs. L.T. Harvey & Sons of Newbridge.

British Blue crosses also topping the heifers at £215 for a 5 week old calf from Messrs. R,

N.W.G. & P.J. Worden of Gunwalloe.

44 Bulls

British Blue x to £290 for both Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston and

Messrs. L.T. Harvey & Sons of Newbridge, Penzance, av. £151

Limousin x to £240 for Messrs. J.H. & S.M. Dark & Sons of Mullion, Helston, av. £181

Hereford x to £172 for Messrs. T.N. & M. Morrow of Ladock, Truro, av. £146

Aberdeen Angus x to £170 for Mr. P.S. Best of St. Newlyn East, Newquay, av. £138

Friesian bobby calves to £47, av. £37

52 Heifers

British Blue x to £215 for Messrs. R, N.W.G. & P.J. Worden of Gunwalloe, Helston, av. £93

Limousin x to £142 for Messrs. A.D. & J.A. Bray of St. Martin, Helston, av. £105

Hereford x to £95 for Messrs. R.M. & C.D. Rundle of Mevagissey, St. Austell, av. £78

Aberdeen Angus x to £88 twice for Mr. P.S. Best of St. Newlyn East, Newquay, av. £80

FINISHED & STORE SHEEP

LAMBS (241)

Auctioneer – Ed Harris

A stand-on trade, with prices continuing to hold well. Comparing the averages to the

equivalent week in 2019, we are currently 20p/kilo ahead on the year. Three pens exceeded

the £100 barrier, and to a top price of £105 for Messrs. T.B. & M.B. Osborne of St. Eval,

purchased by J.V. Richards Ltd of Perranwell Station. A good run of three pens for Messrs.

J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne saw their handyweights set the premium to 219p/kg

bought by R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow. Super quality heavyweights hit 216p/kg for Messrs.

A.G. Collins & Son of St. Newlyn East to J.V. Richards Ltd.

Leading Averages:

219p/kg for 40.5kg lambs from Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne, Helston

216p/kg for 48.4kg lambs from Messrs. A.G. Collins & Son of St. Newlyn East, Newquay

215p/kg for 44.5kg lambs from Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne, Helston

210p/kg for 45.5kg lambs from Methleigh Farm Ltd of Porthleven, Helston

209p/kg for 41.0kg lambs from Methleigh Farm Ltd of Porthleven, Helston

208p/kg for 44.4kg lambs from Methleigh Farm Ltd of Porthleven, Helston

205p/kg for 43.7kg lambs from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

204p/kg for 49.0kg lambs from Roberts Enterprises of Garras, Helston

204p/kg for 48.5kg lambs from Mr. S.C.R. Brake of Mawgan Porth, Newquay

204p/kg for 48.5kg lambs from Methleigh Farm Ltd of Porthleven, Helston

Top Price Lambs:

£105.00 (51.8kg) from Messrs. T.B. & M.B. Osborne of St. Eval, Wadebridge

£104.50 (48.4kg) from Messrs. A.G. Collins & Son of St. Newlyn East, Newquay

£100.00 (49.0kg) from Roberts Enterprises of Garras, Helston

£99.00 (48.5kg) from Mr. S.C.R. Brake of Mawgan Porth, Newquay

£99.00 (48.5kg) from Methleigh Farm Ltd of Porthleven, Helston

£99.00 (50.0kg) from Messrs. M.A. & C. Sandbach of St. Breock, Wadebridge

£98.50 (48.6kg) from Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne, Helston

£98.50 (49.9kg) from Mr. M. Monk of Chacewater, Truro

£97.00 (49.4kg) from Mr. J.D. Couch of Couch's Mill, Lostwithiel

£97.00 (55.3kg) from Roberts Enterprises of Garras, Helston

£95.50 (44.5kg) from Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne, Helston

£95.50 (45.5kg) from Methleigh Farm Ltd of Porthleven, Helston

Averages:

Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 219p/kg av. 204.21p/kg

Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 216p/kg av. 197.45p/kg

Overweight (52.1kg+) to 175p/kg av. 167.37p/kg

SQQ Lamb Average 204.21p

CULL EWES (50) – Ross Collins

Lively prices, particularly for the better types; peaking at £87 for a single big-bodied ewe from

Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne.

Leading Prices:

£87.00 for ewes from Messrs. J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey of St. Keverne, Helston

£86.50 for ewes from Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay

£84.00 for ewes from Master R. Lutey of Grampound Road, Truro

£78.00 for ewes from Mr. M. Monk of Chacewater, Truro

£75.00 for ewes from Messrs. A.G. Collins & Son of St. Newlyn East, Newquay

£75.00 for ewes from Mr. B. Ellery of Gorran, St. Austell

Averages:

First quality ewes to £87.00 av. £82.00

Second quality ewes to £68.00 av. £59.00

STORE LAMBS – Ross Collins

Plenty of demand for all shapes and sizes; and more needed. Topping at £75.50 were a smart

pair of forward stores for Mrs. A.J. Gluyas-Morrish of Praze-an-Beeble.

Leading Prices:

£75.50 for stores from Mrs. A.J. Gluyas-Morrish of Praze-an-Beeble, Camborne

£75.00 for stores from Mr. S. Noy of Ladock, Truro

£60.50 for stores from Mr. S. Noy of Ladock, Truro

Averages:

Best store lambs to £75.50 av. £75.00

Medium store lambs to £60.50 av. £56.50