TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET
MARKET REPORT & WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Wednesday 26th May 2021
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“12 months old at £1000 for Bob Cowell”
MARKET ENTRIES Please pre-enter stock by Tuesday 3.30pm PHONE 01872 272722 TEXT (Your name & stock numbers) Cattle/Calves 07889 600160 Sheep 07977 662443 This week’s £10 draw winner: Mr P J Harvey of Kea, Truro
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 Helston, 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, Camborne Limousin to 205p (701kg) for Mr R E Richards of St Keverne, 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, St Austell 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, Wadebridge 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, Hayle, purchased by David King of Exeter. A British Blue 605kg heifer from Mr I Alford of New Mill, Penzance peaked the averages at 169p/kg to David Ellis of Lelant, St Ives.
14 Beef 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 Manaccan, 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 Dairy 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 Ladock, 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
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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, Bodmin, 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, Redruth. 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 MILK 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, Newquay 338p/kg for 40.7kg lambs from Cregan Gate Partners of Grampound Road, Truro 335p/kg for 40.2kg lambs from Messrs C D Greenaway & Sons of St Issey, Padstow 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 Ludgvan.
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 Wiltshire horn 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 Belted Galloway 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 Shorthorn steers & Heifers 12 m.o 2 pure Devon steers & Devon x and Hereford x steers, all 14 m.o