TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET

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Wednesday 1st April 2020 MARKET CONDUCTED UNDER DEFRA GUIDELINES A big thank you to our Vendors & Buyers for co-operating and continuing to support us during these difficult times “Lovely pen of lambs from Adam Gale – 2nd Prize in the Easter Sale”

*** PRIOR BOOKING OF STOCK IS NOW ESSENTIAL *** PHONE 01872 272722 TEXT (Your name & stock numbers) Cattle/Calves 07889 600160 Sheep 07977 662443 This week’s £10 draw winner: Russell Keast of Allet,

TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET

LODGE & THOMAS.

Report an entry of 36 UTM & OTM prime cattle, 16 cull cows, 228 store cattle, 55 rearing calves & stirks and 282 finished sheep

UTM PRIME CATTLE

HIGHEST PRICE BULLOCK Each Wednesday the highest price prime steer/heifer sold p/kg will be commission free

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

Another good number of prime cattle met a continued firm trade with all buyers looking for stock. Top price per kilo was 200p for a Limousin x from Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne purchased by Chris Dale of Dales Family Butchers, ; with a heavier 543kg Limousin x from the same farm topping the heifers at 190p/kg to R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow. Top value at £1,313 was a 742kg South Devon x steer from Rosemary Hocking of Messrs. G.B. Hocking & Son, St. Buryan bought by David King of Exeter.

17 Steers – top 5 prices

Limousin x to 200p (509kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 186p (677kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes Limousin x to 184p (610kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes Aberdeen Angus x to 183p (637kg) for Messrs. W.W. James & Sons of Sancreed, Limousin x to 180p (643kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes

14 Heifers – top 5 prices

Limousin x to 190p (543kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 184p (611kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes Limousin x to 182p (614kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 179p (602kg) for Messrs. W.S. Gay & Son of St. Allen, Truro Limousin x to 177p (583kg) for Messrs. J. & J. Sawle & Son of Beacon, St. Agnes

Wednesday’s South-West Regional Market Averages

Steers – 162.8p/kg Heifers – 160.6p/kg

Truro Steers Truro Heifers Premium to 200p av. 186.60p Premium to 190p av. 183.75p Prime to 177p av. 172.00p Prime to 177p av. 172.25p Others to 159p av. 152.00p Others to 158p av. 148.33p All Steers av. 171.61p All Heifers av. 170.11p

Next “Orange” Market – Tuesday 21st April @ 10am

TB-RESTRICTED PRIME CATTLE, COWS & STORE CATTLE th Licences required by Tuesday 14 April- –2 -Entries - to Patrick Dennis 07889 600160

OTM PRIME CATTLE

A level trade for the OTMs forward with a top value of £1,111 for a heavy 823kg Limousin x steer from Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne bought by David King of Exeter.

1 Steer & 4 Heifers Aberdeen Angus x heifer to 138p (645kg) for Messrs. R.B. Osborne & Son of Zennor, St. Ives Limousin x heifer to 138p (618kg) for Messrs. M.D. Curtis & Son of Gunwalloe, Helston Aberdeen Angus x heifer to 137p (561kg) for Messrs. R.B. Osborne & Son of Zennor, St. Ives Limousin x steer to 135p (823kg) for Mr. R.E. Richards of St. Keverne, Helston Simmental x heifer to 135p (690kg) for Messrs. L.E.C. White & Son of St. Buryan, Penzance

Overall Averages: OTM Steers to 135p/kg OTM Heifers to 138p/kg av. 136.95p/kg

CULL COWS Auctioneer – Andrew Body A light entry of cows of variable quality continue to sell to a brisk trade. Few beef cows forward but all sold very well with super Charolais feeding cow heifers from Mr. K. Bottrell of Newbridge topping at 156p/kg to David Ellis of Lelant. Heaviest South Devon cow from Laity Farms of Gwinear realised a top value of £1,012 to Dawn West Devon of Hatherleigh. A Friesian heifer for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon topped the dairy side at 126p/kg and £908, also to Dawn West Devon.

5 Beef & 11 Dairy Cows Charolais x to 156p (581kg) for Mr. K. Bottrell of Newbridge, Penzance Charolais x to 139p (468kg) for Mr. K. Bottrell of Newbridge, Penzance Friesian to 126p (721kg) for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, South Devon x to 114p (856kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, South Devon x to 108p (937kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle Friesian to 100p (783kg) for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, Bodmin Friesian to 100p (801kg) for Messrs. C.J. & P.H. George of Tresillian, Truro Friesian to 88p (615kg) for Mr. K. Bottrell of Newbridge, Penzance

Overall Averages: Beef Cows to 156p/kg av. 120.80p/kg Dairy Cows to 126p/kg av. 86.71p/kg

STORE CATTLE Auctioneers – Patrick Dennis & Andrew Body Another firm trade for over 200 store cattle sold to plenty of demand from buyers spaced around the ring. A super run of eight Charolais x steers from Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor saw their oldest 2 year old pair hit £1,090 with a younger 20 month old bunch of four at £1,020. A smart Simmental x 18 month old steer pair from Mr. I. Norman of Lanteglos-by- sold well to £945 with same age Limousin x steers to £915 for Messrs. R.G. & J.M. Prowse of St. Allen. Also at this age were a good batch of ten British Blue x steers from Mr. D.P. Udy of Victoria selling to £845 for half of them. Top price on the heifer side were a pair of 21 month old Aberdeen Angus crosses from Mr. J.M. Curnow of Troon. Good prices again for the younger cattle with a nice run of Limousin x yearlings from Mr. G.T. Stone of Breage including a standout single steer making £740. Several entries of smart young heifers topping at £660 for Mr. K.R. Williams with a Limousin-sired pair. - 3 - -

143 Steers – leading prices

2yo Charolais x to £1,090 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives Limousin x to £955 for Tresco Estate of Tresco, Isles of Scilly South Devon x to £945 for Mr. F.H. Williams of St. Clement, Truro Friesian to £835 for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, Bodmin British Blue x to £805 for Mr. C.G. Andrew of St. Dennis, St. Austell Hereford x to £755 for Mrs. J.M. Carter of Troon, Aberdeen Angus x to £700 for Mrs. J.M. Carter of Troon, Camborne

1½yo Charolais x to £1,020 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives Simmental x to £945 for Mr. I. Norman of Lanteglos-by-Fowey Limousin x to £915 for Messrs. R.G. & J.M. Prowse of St. Allen, Truro South Devon x to £875 for Mr. F.H. Williams of St. Clement, Truro British Blue x to £845 for Mr. D.P. Udy of Victoria, Roche Hereford x to £785 for Mr. J. Penhaligon of Portscatho, Truro Friesian to £720 for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, Bodmin Aberdeen Angus x to £690 for Mr. C.G. Andrew of St. Dennis, St. Austell

1yo Limousin x to £740 for Mr. G.T. Stone of Breage, Helston Simmental x to £720 for Mr. J.M. Curnow of Troon, Camborne Hereford x to £715 for Mrs. S. Lugg of Smith, Falmouth British Blue x to £690 for Messrs. C.J. & P.H. George of Tresillian, Truro Aberdeen Angus x to £665 for Mr. I. Norman of Lanteglos-by-Fowey Charolais x to £610 for Mr. K.R. Williams of Tehidy, Camborne South Devon x to £590 for Messrs. R.G.T. & G.E. Gilbert of Ruan Minor, Helston Stabiliser x to £570 for Mr. & Mrs. P. Tullett of Tregony, Truro Friesian to £370 for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, Bodmin

85 Heifers – leading prices

1½yo Aberdeen Angus x to £805 for Mr. J.M. Curnow of Troon, Camborne South Devon x to £800 for Mr. C.J. Rogers of St. Wenn, Bodmin Simmental x to £695 for Mr. J.M. Curnow of Troon, Camborne Hereford x to £630 for Mrs. J.M. Carter of Troon, Camborne

1yo Limousin x to £660 for Mr. K.R. Williams of Tehidy, Camborne British Blue x to £640 for Messrs. C.J. & P.H. George of Tresillian, Truro Charolais x to £605 for Mr. J.M. Curnow of Troon, Camborne Aberdeen Angus x to £510 for Mr. I. Norman of Lanteglos-by-Fowey South Devon x to £490 for Messrs. R.G.T. & G.E. Gilbert of Ruan Minor, Helston Simmental x to £450 for Mr. I. Norman of Lanteglos-by-Fowey Hereford x to £400 for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, Bodmin

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REARING CALVES & STIRKS Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis A fair entry of calves met an improved trade with more quality on offer. Demand for more forward calves. A month-old British Blue x from Mr. D.J. Heller of Blackwater topped the bulls at £240, matched by a Blue from an entry of older calves for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen including their British Blue x heifer at £288.

26 Bulls British Blue x to £240 for both Mr. D.J. Heller of Blackwater, Truro and Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell, av. £166 Aberdeen Angus x to £192 for Mr. A.G. Cave of Rame, Penryn, av. £181 Limousin x to £188 for F.C. Buse & Co. of St. Minver, , av. £157 Friesian to £58 for Messrs. H.I. Angwin & Son of Nanstallon, Bodmin, av. £56 Friesian bobby calves to £30

29 Heifers British Blue x to £288 for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell, av. £117 Limousin x to £240 for Messrs. W. Marsh & Son of St. Stephen, St. Austell Charolais x to £155 for Messrs. J. & S. Trembath of Zennor, St. Ives, av. £134 Aberdeen Angus x to £130 for Messrs. R.G. Keast & Son of Allet, Truro, av. £105

FINISHED SHEEP

NEW SEASON LAMBS (94) – Ed Harris A marked improvement across the board. Following the crash last week, the national supply has contracted which has helped spark a bit of life in the trade. This week was our Special Easter Prize Sale of New Season Lambs, kindly sponsored by NFU Mutual. 60% fewer forward compared to last year, but the sale was well supported by our buyers and saw a top price of £116 for a superb pair of butcher’s quality Charollais lambs from Messrs. R.J. & A.M. Pedrick of Buckfast (right) bought by J.V. Richards Ltd, Perranwell Station.

Leading Averages: 273p/kg for 39.2kg lambs from Master T. Blake of St. Stephen, St. Austell 250p/kg for 43.8kg lambs from Mr. A.H.C. Gale of 245p/kg for 46.5kg lambs from Messrs. R.J. & A.M. Pedrick of Buckfast, Devon 238p/kg for 45.2kg lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell 236p/kg for 45.8kg lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell 235p/kg for 47.6kg lambs from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell 225p/kg for 38.0kg lambs from Mr. R.A. Rundle of Kestle Mill, Newquay 224p/kg for 44.2kg lambs from Messrs. G.W. & H.E. Hawkey of St. Wenn, Bodmin

Top Price Lambs: £116.00 (52.0kg) from Messrs. R.J. & A.M. Pedrick of Buckfast, Devon £114.00 (46.5kg) from Messrs. R.J. & A.M. Pedrick of Buckfast, Devon £112.00 (47.6kg) from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £109.50 (43.8kg) from Mr. A.H.C. Gale of Newquay - 5 - -

£108.00 (45.8kg) from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £107.50 (45.2kg) from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £107.00 (39.2kg) from Master T. Blake of St. Stephen, St. Austell £99.00 (44.2kg) from Messrs. G.W. & H.E. Hawkey of St. Wenn, Bodmin £95.50 (43.3kg) from Messrs. M.G. & T.A. Tuckett of Par, St. Austell

Averages: Standard (32.1kg-39kg) to 225p/kg Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 273p/kg av. 232p/kg Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 245p/kg av. 214p/kg

SQQ Lamb Average 232p

HOGS (137) – Ed Harris A respectable trade for the time of year, particularly for the well-finished types. Producers with remaining hogs are encouraged to market them with lambs teeth, prior to cutting incisors, to maximise returns. A top price of £95.50 for a smart pen of 48.8kg hogs from Messrs. K. Langmaid & Son of St. Veep purchased by R.J. Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow. A leading average of 200p/kg for handyweights from Mr. R.T. Dunn of Par, also bought by R.J. Trevarthen Ltd.

Leading Averages: 209p/kg for 41.2kg hogs from Mr. R.T. Dunn of Par, St. Austell 201p/kg for 46.9kg hogs from Messrs. K. Langmaid & Son of St. Veep, 200p/kg for 46.2kg hogs from Mr. J.A. Morphew of St. Ervan, Wadebridge 198p/kg for 48.1kg hogs from Messrs. T.B. & M.B. Osborne of St. Eval, Wadebridge 196p/kg for 48.8kg hogs from Messrs. K. Langmaid & Son of St. Veep, Lostwithiel 196p/kg for 44.7kg hogs from Messrs. K.S. & L. Dodd of Old Kea, Truro 195p/kg for 43.8kg hogs from Messrs. A.G. Collins & Son of St. East, Newquay 191p/kg for 47.0kg hogs from Mr. R.T. Dunn of Par, St. Austell 190p/kg for 45.3kg hogs from Mrs. C.M. Shoesmith of Scorrier,

Top Price Hogs: £95.50 (48.8kg) from Messrs. K. Langmaid & Son of St. Veep, Lostwithiel £95.00 (48.1kg) from Messrs. T.B. & M.B. Osborne of St. Eval, Wadebridge £94.50 (46.9kg) from Messrs. K. Langmaid & Son of St. Veep, Lostwithiel £92.50 (46.2kg) from Mr. J.A. Morphew of St. Ervan, Wadebridge £91.00 (50.2kg) from Mr. R.G. Hawkey of St. Mawgan, Newquay £91.00 (51.6kg) from Messrs. W.S. Gay & Son of St. Allen, Truro £90.00 (47.0kg) from Mr. R.T. Dunn of Par, St. Austell £90.00 (51.6kg) from Mr. R.G. Hawkey of St. Mawgan, Newquay £88.50 (51.0kg) from Messrs. R.J. Vincent & Son of Blackwater, Truro £88.50 (53.0kg) from Messrs. A.R. & T.S. Hooper of Shortlanesend, Truro

Averages: Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 209p/kg av. 189.0p/kg Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 201p/kg av. 188.2p/kg Overweight (52.1kg+) to 167p/kg av. 140.0p/kg

SQQ Hog Average 189p - 6 - -

CULL EWES (26) – Ross Collins

An overall firm trade, particularly for the first quality sorts. A top price of £94 for a strong pair from Mrs. E.M.J. Eggins of St. Breock.

Leading Prices: £94.00 for ewes from Mrs. E.M.J. Eggins of St. Breock, Wadebridge £82.50 for ewes from Mr. K.R. Williams of Tehidy, Camborne £78.00 for ewes from Mrs. E.M.J. Eggins of St. Breock, Wadebridge £76.00 for ewes from Mr. R.A. Rundle of Kestle Mill, Newquay £74.50 for ewes from Mr. D.J. Lobb of Little Polgooth, St. Austell £70.00 for ewes from Mrs. C.M. Shoesmith of Scorrier, Redruth

Averages: First quality ewes to £94.00 av. £78.00 Second quality ewes to £65.00 av. £54.50

STORE HOGS (11) – Ross Collins

A handful of stores sold to a steady trade with a top price of £61 for Mr. W. Sharp of Widegates, , and another pen at £60.50.

We are very conscious of the uncertain sheep trade and trying times. At this stage we intend to be operating next week, subject to Government guidelines. Notice of entries at this time is ESSENTIAL – Entries by text/phone to Ed Harris 07977 662443 or Ross Collins 07966589188

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WEDNESDAY NEXT 8TH APRIL

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10.00am – Rearing Calves & Stirks

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10.00am – Dairy & Beef Cull Cows then Prime Cattle followed by Store Cattle

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11.15am – Lambs, Hogs, Cull Ewes & Store Hogs

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***** EASTER PRIZE SALE OF NEW SEASON LAMBS ***** Kindly sponsored by NFU Mutual with prizes awarded to the top three pens p/kg

1st = £50 273p for Tommy Blake, St. Stephen (39.2kg) to R.J. Trevarthen Ltd 2nd = £30 250p for Adam Gale, Newquay (43.8kg) to H.R. Jasper & Son Ltd 3rd = £20 245p for Andrew Pedrick, Buckfast (46.5kg) to J.V. Richards Ltd

1st Prize for Tommy Blake = 273p/kg - 8 - 3- rd Prize for Andrew Pedrick = 245p/kg