TRURO MARKET

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Wednesday 26th May 2021

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“12 months old at £1000 for Bob Cowell”

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TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET

LODGE & THOMAS.

Report an entry of 25 UTM & OTM prime cattle, 41 cull cows, 229 store cattle, 78 rearing calves & stirks and 426 finished & store 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

An improved entry on the week with variable quality. Taking into account recent reductions in deadweight prices, trade remains in line with other south west markets. Topping the UTM prime cattle section was a 701kg Limousin steer from Mr R E Richards of , which realised £1,437 purchased by David Kind of Exeter. Leading the averages at 213p/kg was a 15 month old steer from Mr R H Eddy of Tehidy, sold to R J Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow.

6 Steers – top 3 prices

Limousin to 213p (567kg) for Mr R H Eddy of Tehidy, Limousin to 205p (701kg) for Mr R E Richards of , Helston Aberdeen Angus x to 199p (588kg) for Mr P J Harvey of Kea, Truro

11 Heifers – top 6 prices

Limousin x to 208p (562kg) for Mr R E Richards of St Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 208p (620kg) for Mr R E Richards of St Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 193p (491kg) for Mr P J Harvey of Combe, Aberdeen Angus x to 190p (554kg) for Messrs A J & S T Richards of St Keverne, Helston Aberdeen Angus x to 189p (670kg) for Messrs A J & S T Richards of St Keverne, Helston Limousin x to 176p (569kg) for Mr P J Harvey of Combe, St Austell

Wednesday’s South-West Regional Market Averages

Steers – 197.0p/kg Heifers – 186.7p/kg

Truro Steers Truro Heifers Premium to 213p av. Premium to 208p av. 208.0p Prime to 205p av. 202.0p Prime to 193p av. 190.7p Others to av. Others to 176p av. 170.0p All Steers av. 193.27p All Heifers av. 189.32p

8 OTM Steers – top 3 prices

Simmental x to 199p (764kg) for Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval, Limousin x to 195p (702kg) for Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval, Wadebridge British Blue x to 195p (670kg) for Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval, Wadebridge

CULL COWS

Auctioneer – Andrew Body

Another similar entry of cull cows with several bulls this week. Strong competition between a good contingent of buyers, with demand for all types and particularly leaner sorts for further fattening. A top price per head of £1281 for a strong South Devon Cow from Laity Farms of Gwinear, , purchased by David King of Exeter. A British Blue 605kg heifer from Mr I Alford of New Mill, peaked the averages at 169p/kg to David Ellis of Lelant, St Ives.

14 Cows – leading prices

British Blue x heifer to 169p (605kg) for Mr I Alford of Newmill, Penzance Limousin x to 167p (581kg) for Mr W Martin of Coombe, St Austell Limousin x to 157p (629kg) for Mr W Martin of Coombe, St Austell Limousin x to 145p (684kg) for Mr J R Julyan of Tresillian, Truro South Devon x to 144p (845kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle South Devon x to 144p (890kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle Simmental x to 136p (784kg) for Mr P I Hodge of , Helston Hereford x to 135p (706kg) for Mr P I Hodge of Manaccan, Helston Simmental x to 135p (651kg) for Mr W Martin of Coombe, St Austell

27 Cows – leading prices

Friesian to 139p (815kg) for Messrs Messrs W Marsh & Son of St Stephen, St Austell Swedish Red & White to 135p (839kg) for Messrs R D Richards & Son of , Truro Friesian to 134p (812kg) for Messrs R D Richards & Son of Ladock, Truro Friesian to 134p (700kg) for Messrs D C & W A Thomas of Tresillian, Truro Friesian to 127p (763kg) for Messrs D C & W A Thomas of Tresillian, Truro Friesian to 126p (465kg) for Messrs S M & J Blee of St Martin, Helston Swedish Red & White to 124p (617kg) for Messrs R D Richards & Son of Ladock, Truro Friesian to 124p (788kg) for Mr D J Heller of Blackwater, Truro Friesian to 124p (590kg) for J & S Farms Ltd of Penzance

Overall Averages:

Beef Cows to 169p/kg av. 140.78p/kg Dairy Cows/Heifers to 139p/kg av. 112.33p/kg

Next “Orange” Market – Tuesday 15th June @ 10am

TB-RESTRICTED PRIME CATTLE, COWS & STORE CATTLE th Licences required by Tuesday 8 May. PLEASE advise entries to Patrick 07889 600160

STORE CATTLE

Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis

An excellent entry for late May with numbers continuing to be presented on the strong trade, although mainly younger cattle forward with few forward sorts included. No sucker cows and calves this week, but several entered for 2nd June. Dearest of the day were a trio of Devon heifers from the Tresco Estate, Isles of Scilly, realising £1095 a piece. The best of a super consignment of Limousin steers from Neil Rowe Farming reached £1070, whilst Bob Cowell’s 12 month old Charolais steer (pictured front) came in at £1000. A large entry of Devon steers from Mr A Mansfield down from Blisland, , topped at £970, on a day which saw good numbers of native cattle through the ring.

Steers – leading prices

2yo Limousin x to £1060 for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard Devon x to £970 for Mr A Mansfield of Blisland, Bodmin South Devon x to £970 for Mr F H Williams of St Clement, Truro Charolais x to £900 for Mr F H Williams of St Clement, Truro

1½yo Limousin x to £1070 for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard Aberdeen Angus x to £880 for Messrs E Pengelly & Sons of Porthpean, St Austell Simmental x to £735 for Mr B W Dennis of Boscastle Hereford x to £730 for Mr B W Dennis of Boscastle

1yo Charolais x to £1000 for Mr B Cowell of Helston Limousin x to £795 for Messrs M & J Rowe of Ashton, Helston South Devon x to £780 for Gwealavellan Partners of Gwithian, Hayle Devon x to £765 for Mr R J Julyan of Tresillian, Truro Simmental x to £730 for Mr B Cowell of Helston British Blue x to £705 for Choon Farm of Manaccan, Helston

Heifers – leading prices

2yo Devon x to £1095 for Tresco Estate of Tresco, Isles of Scilly Hereford x to £980 for Mr F H Williams of St Clement, Truro Limousin x to £970 for Neil Rowe Farming of The Lizard Charolais x to £800 for Mr S M Cornish of Zennor, St Ives

1½yo Limousin x to £880 for Messrs M & J Rowe of Ashton, Helston

1yo Charolais x to £795 for Mr J M Grose of Manaccan, Helston British Blue x to £785 for Mr J M Grose of Manaccan, Helston South Devon x to £780 for Gwealavellan Partners of Gwithian, Hayle Devon x to £685 for Mr Mr J R Julyan of Tresillian, Truro

REARING CALVES & STIRKS

Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis

All calves again selling on a solid trade, with plenty of competition for all on offer. The top call of the day at £455 for a fine Limousin bull calf for Messrs A & B Pascoe of North Country, . A quality entry of 11 Limousin bull calves from Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Truro reached £405 and averaged £400.

Bulls

Limousin x to £455 for Messrs A & B Pascoe of North Country, Redruth Aberdeen Angus x to £300 for Mr D J Heller of Blackwater, Truro British Blue x to £268 for Messrs C J & J E Colwell of Creed, Truro Hereford x to £250 for J H & S M Dark & Sons of Mullion, Helston Simmental x to £212 for Messrs N H Semmens & Son Ltd of St Leven, Helston Friesian x to £80 for Messrs J & S Trembath of Zennor, St Ives

Heifers

Limousin x to £400 for Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Truro Hereford x to £340 for Messrs W Marsh & Son of St Stephen, St Austell British Blue x to £262 for Messrs N J & L Goldsworthy of Tregony, Truro Charolais x to £252 for Messrs J & S Trembath of Zennor, St Ives

Aberdeen Angus and Hereford sires please write on front of passport

ARLA PRODUCERS

All Calves sold through Truro Market are sold without the restriction preventing Purchasers from slaughtering low value calves for veal meat.

If you require that your calves are sold with a restriction preventing their slaughter within 8 weeks of birth, it is imperative that you or your agent notify our staff at the point of unloading and it is clearly stated on the entry form.

We will then announce this information for the attention of the Buyers at the point of sale and we will require Buyers to sign a Declaration confirming their compliance. Lodge & Thomas will not be liable for any consequential action following any breaches of the Buyers’ Declarations.

FINISHED & STORE SHEEP

PRIME LAMBS (323) – Ed Harris

A good entry forward and prices firmer on the week. Some excellent consignments of well finished lambs presented, and topping at £154.50 for a superb conformation 51kg Blue Texel Lamb from Mr R Withers of Probus, bought by J V Richards LTD of Perranwell Station. A handy weight pen of Beltex lambs from the same vendor set the premium to 371p/kg, also sold to J V Richards Ltd.

Leading Averages:

371p/kg for 41.0kg lambs from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro 369p/kg for 39.8kg lambs from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro 344p/kg for 42.5kg lambs from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro 342p/kg for 42.2kg lambs from Mr A Old of St Columb, 338p/kg for 40.7kg lambs from Cregan Gate Partners of Road, Truro 335p/kg for 40.2kg lambs from Messrs C D Greenaway & Sons of St Issey, 332p/kg for 44.1kg lambs from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston 329p/kg for 40.0kg lambs from Mr J Badcock of Stithians, Truro 329p/kg for 44.1kg lambs from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston 328p/kg for 44.5kg lambs from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston

Top Price Lambs:

£154.50 (51.0kg) from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro £152.00 (41.0kg) from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro £147.00 (39.8kg) from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro £146.50 (44.8kg) from Messrs C H P Powell & Sons of St Ervan, Wadebridge £146.50 (44.1kg) from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston £146.00 (42.5kg) from Mr R Withers of Probus, Truro £146.00 (44.5kg) from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston £145.00 (44.1kg) from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston £144.50 (42.2kg) from Mr A Old of St Columb, Newquay £144.00 (44.4kg) from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston

“Premium 4 at 371p/kg” “£154.40 dearest of the day”

Averages: Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 371p/kg av. 314p/kg Heavy (45.6kg-52kg) to 303p/kg av. 280p/kg Overweight (52kg+) to 267p/kg SQQ Lamb Average 314p/kg

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HOGGETS - Ed Harris

The final few hoggs are still coming forward and very strong prices for all on offer, selling to £136 for Messrs A D H Ansell of .

CULL EWES – Nathan Osborne

A storming trade from start to finish with an overall average of £104.50. A top price of £126 for Messrs S J & D E J Worden of St Martin, Helston.

Leading Prices:

£126.00 for ewes from Messrs S J & D E J Worden of St Martin, Helston £124.00 for ewes from Messrs J Lutey & Sons of Grampound Road, Truro £120.50 for ewes from Messrs R A & R S Bassett of Falmouth £120.00 for ewes from Messrs J Lenthall & Son of St Columb, Newquay £120.00 for ewes from Caerhays Farms of Gorran, St Austell £118.50 for ewes from Messrs M & S Blake of St Stephen, St Austell £118.00 for ewes from Mr R G Hawkey of St Mawgan, Newquay £118.00 for ewes from Messrs J Lutey & Sons of Grampound Road, Truro £117.00 for ewes from Mr R T Lobb of St Ewe, St Austell £116.50 for ewes from Messrs C R Elliot & Partners of Portloe, Truro

Averages: PLEASE NOTE: NEW SALE First quality to £126.00 av. £116.50 TIME

Second quality to £100.00 av. £87.50 The sale of sheep now commences with Cull Ewes at 11am STORE SHEEP & COUPLES – Ed Harris

A short entry this week, and stores sold to £77 for a pen from Mr A Willis of Padstow. A mixed pen of full mouth couples realised £68 per life.

***ENTERED FOR NEXT WEEK***

45 x February born Dorset Store Lamb

UPCOMING

WEDNESDAY NEXT 2ND JUNE 2021

10.00am – Rearing Calves & Stirks

***** 10.00am – Dairy & Beef Cull Cows then Prime Cattle

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11.00am – NEW TIME: Cull Ewes then Lambs, Hogs & Store Sheep inc. Flock Reduction sale on behalf of G W Coon of St Austell Comprising 46 purebred full mouth Dorest ewes, 65 purebred Dorset ewe lambs, and 5 flock age pedigree Dorset rams.

***** 11.15am – Store Cattle & Beef Breeding Sale inc. 6 x Hereford x cows, 4 x Limousin cows (pictured), 3 x British Blue cows & 2 x cows, all with calves at foot. Blue Albion Stock Bull (born July ’18 & pictured) then 13 Charolais x & Simmental x Heifers 11-12 m.o suckler bred 15 pure bred Limousin steers & Heifers 12-14 m.o 8 British Blue x steers & Heifers 10-12 m.o, 17 Whitebred steers & Heifers 12 m.o 2 pure Devon steers & Devon x and Hereford x steers, all 14 m.o