HOLSWORTHY MARKET REPORT Wednesday 12 April 2017

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Gates open 6am

SALE TIMES 09:45 am - Draft Ewes followed by Finished Hoggs 10:30 am - Store Hoggs & Couples 10:15 am - Calves inc the weekly Genus sponsored competition followed by Stirks 11:00 am - Store Cattle followed by Finished & OTM Cattle 11:30 am - Dairy Cattle

The 2017 Show & Sale on behalf of The South West Charolais Association saw the champion reach an impressive £3675

Holsworthy Livestock Market, New Market Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7FA

01409 253275

WEIGHT TOP AVERAGE HOGGS, DRAFT EWES & RAMS – 09.45 am

Auctioneer: Steve Prouse - 07767 895366 Per P/Kg Per P/Kg

Lambs Head TLW Head TLW 726 HOGGS 32.1 – 39 67 176 62.50 166.5

83 189 74 173.7 A smaller entry 39.1 – 45.5 again met a very 45.6 – 52 84.20 182 80.10 162.7 strong trade for 52+ 84.20 161 81.66 149.3 all weights, Overall 84.20 189 80.40 171.2 overall average Light Ewes 84 64.50 of 171p and a lot Heavy Ewes 98 92 more could have been sold. Top Rams 96 86 per kilo on the day was 189p for two pens of 44 kilos (£83) from Graham and Viv Hookway.

Derek Challacombe, Thelbridge realised 187p for his 42.2 kilos (£80.80) some heavier hoggs from Alister Baily of Germansweek realised 46.2 kilos at 182p (£84.20). 23 Pens realised £84 and to a top of £84.20 from five different vendors.

30 NEW SEASON LAMBS

A small entry met a faster trade and a lot more could have been sold. Top per kilo 240p for a pen of Polled Dorset 39.5 kilos £95 from Wallace and Adrian Facey, Liskeard.

Top on the day was £97 from two vendors Alan Withecombe, Bideford and Wallace and Adrian Facey, Liskeard.

284 DRAFT EWES & RAMS

A smaller entry met a similar trade with again a lot of lean ewes on offer. Top on the day was £98 sold by William Dawe, Tavistock. Suffolk x ewes to £97 and Mules to £73 from Messrs Cornborough Farms Ltd, Bideford.

COUPLES – 98 EWES & 158 LAMBS

Another good entry met a flying trade and a lot more could have been sold. Several doubles over £170 and to a top of £180 from two vendors Adam Kiff, Whitefield Down and Graham Heal, Vauter Hill, High Bickington. Singles up to £138 realised by three vendors.

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BREED BULLS HEIFERS 170 CALVES - 10.15am

CALVES No Top Ave No Top Ave Auctioneer: Patrick Dennis 07831 620990 Friesian 15 190 89.47 - - - Aberdeen Angus 6 290 181 10 195 123.60 British Blue 36 500 263.72 26 405 229.77 Another good entry in numbers with only Hereford 28 335 180.43 22 305 177.05 a few superstars forward, but trade Swedish Red 1 125 125 - - - would look wonderful from start to finish. Welsh Black 2 110 102.50 1 225 225 Limousin 7 425 367.43 2 230 230 Top price of the day was £500 for a very young British Blue x bull sold by Messrs LD Heywood Ltd from Hartland who also sold another good young British Blue x bull for £470. Messrs R & S Home from East Putford saw the best of their young British Blue x bulls sell for £490 and Messrs K & MJ Chamberlain & Son from Shebbear not far behind with a British Blue x bull making £480.

Good young Limousin x bulls from Messrs NC & RM Skinner from Halwill sold to £425 with another a £385 and Mr WS Bond from West Putford sold his Limousin x bull for £422. A Limousin x bull at £380 on behalf of Messrs RB & NJ Veale from Halwill who also sold a British Blue x bull at £375 with a run of young Hereford x calves from Lesson Farming Partnership, St Giles on the Heath sold to £335. A small entry of Friesian bulls to a top of £190 from Mr LD Heywood Ltd who sold another for £175. Leeson Farming Partnership saw their best Friesian bull make £180 with several other vendors seeing any quality bulls over £120.

Heifers to £405 for a British Blue x from Mr WWJ Fry, Launceston who also sold another British Blue x heifer for £375. Messrs Ranches Farm Ltd sold British Blue x heifers for £335 twice and £310. Young Hereford x heifers to £305 for Leeson Farming Partnership with others at £260 and £255 with several other vendors marketing British Blue x heifers between £280 to £300.

The winners of this week’s Genus prizes of £25 for the highest priced bull and heifer calves under 42 days went to Messrs R & S Home, Stowford Park, East Putford, with a British Blue x bull making

£490 sired by Greystone Governor, there was no prize for the heifer section as the Genus heifer calves submitted were overage.

STRAW & GRASS – 10.45am Auctioneer: James Morrish 07814 010133

Just one lorry load of Barley straw in from Jeff Jones of Winkleigh saw plenty of bidders showing interest and pushing the price to £89 per a ton.

Kivells have sold over 3000 acres of grass for mowing and grazing during 2017 with still lots more to do. Top call this week was £130 per an acre in the Plymouth area whilst other smaller (40 acre) unfertilised grass in North / West Devon hit £100 per an acre.

350 STORE CATTLE - 11am Auctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272

A superb entry of cattle this week saw another flyer especially for those cattle with hair!!!

Forward fed cattle topped at £1225 for two Simmentals from Messrs Cornborough Farms Ltd, Abbotsham who sold others from their consignment of 50 at £1205, £1190, £1165 and £1100. Limousins topped at £1170 for a bunch of six from Messrs JH & RT Courtenay, Yarnscombe with other fed Limousins from Mr Will Prouse, Frizenham to £1160 and Aberdeen Angus from the same stable also at £1160. Older British Blues with frame topped at £1125 for Messrs R & S Shadrick, Langford Hele, Marhamchurch. Younger British Blues 14 – 18 months old £850 - £1000 and more would have sold on the trade.

Leaner well bred single suckled steers and heifers from Mr Mark Gay, Ashwater topped at £1070 with others at £1020. Young 14 month old Charolais from Mr Ben Boundy topped at £1020. Few forward heifers again saw a top of £1075 for Simmentals from Messrs Cornborough Farms Ltd. Leaner Continentals from Mr L Grills, Hartland to £1000. A stronger trade for those younger 14 – 17 month old Continentals many £750 - £850.

Few forward Holsteins topped at £980 for a steer from Mr Will Prouse, Frizenham. Several 17 – 21 month old Holsteins still £630 - £680. Young 7 month old Continentals saw a flying trade steers to £780 and heifers to £700, many more would have sold well today.

This week’s winner of the Lark Plant award for top price store cattle goes to Messrs Cornborough Farms Ltd, Lake Heliport,

Abbotsham, Bideford for two Simmental steers reaching £1225.

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STEERS HEIFERS No 0-15 Months 16-22 Months 23+ Months 0-15 Months 16-22 Months 23+ Months Breed Sold Top Ave Top Ave Top Ave Top Ave Top Ave Top Ave Limousin 58 910 782 1170 1010 - - 855 772 1000 942 - - Friesian 44 480 480 688 662 980 972 - - 840 840 - - British Blue 74 880 845 980 862 1125 1092 705 692 870 772 980 975 Hereford 16 770 705 1095 972 - - 625 542 855 785 - - Charolais 15 860 742 1070 1025 - - - - 870 860 - - Simmental 60 990 802 - - 1225 1142 750 700 900 855 1075 1020 Devon 23 - - 785 742 950 950 - - 870 705 - - Aberdeen 37 - - 960 882 1160 1120 705 672 855 802 - - Angus Blonde 22 - - 980 920 - - - - 870 866 - - D ’Aquitaine

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GRAZING COWS Auctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272

Cows topped at £635 for a young Holstein from Messrs SG & WA Tucker, Southcott, Holsworthy.

10 WEIGHING COWS Auctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272

Trade improving every week, beef cows topped at 130p for a 762 kilo South Devon from Messrs SI & A Barkwill, Beechcombe who sold others to 120p.

Limousin cows from Mr L Grills, Kernstone topped at 125p who sold others to 122p. Heavy well finished Friesians from Messrs RA, JF & RH Poole, East Wonford topped at 128p for a 764 kilo cow who also topped price per head at £1016 for a 800 kilo Friesian at 127p, more required.

FINISHED CATTLE Auctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272

A short entry saw a light weight cross bred Aberdeen Angus to 150p with others at 148p.

2017 ANNUAL CHAROLAIS SHOW & SALE - 12 NOON Auctioneer: James Morrish 07814 010133

Kivells were delighted to host the 2017 Show & Sale on behalf of the South West Charolais Association with a quality entry forward and many changing hands.

Our judge for the day was John Wylde of Highbridge who placed lot 9 ‘Polgoda Legend’ as overall Champion and owned by Mr DR & Mrs B Stacey of St Austell, Cornwall. After some rapid bidding the Champion sold to a top call of £3675 to Messrs Trudgian & Partners of Bugle. Standing as Reserve Champion was ‘Balbithan Mustang’ from Mr & Mrs A White of Swanage, Dorset selling to the Medland Family of Tavistock at £3360.

Brian Nancekivell & Family of Merton, Okehampton sold the best two of their team of four to £3150 with another at the same money to one Exmoor farmer and their third at £2100 going to its new home on the Devon/ Cornwall border. Will Palmer & Son of Truro owned the first younger bull in the sale ring which sold at £3150 to the Crane Family of Brayford near Barnstaple whilst Patrick Greed of Exeter enjoyed a solid trade for his 16 month old bull ‘Killerton Macduff’ at £2625 going to Chris Smallwood of Bratton Clovelly. It was pleasing to see the Clapp Family travel to Holsworthy from their farm near Tiverton and take second prize in their class and go on to sell their best bull at £2940. Messrs Baker of Taunton have supported the Charolais sale for many years and once again sold their bull at £2250 going to its new home in Yeovil. Much interest was seen for the Pedigree females with Mr & Mrs A White topping the day at £1628 going to Messrs Daniel of Maxworthy. RESULTS:

Kindly judged by John Wylde of Highbridge

CLASS 2:

1st Lot 9 Polgoda Legend Mr DR & Mrs B Stacey, Polgoda Farm, Bugle, St Austell 2nd Lot 2 Trenestrall Lazie Messrs WF Palmer & Son, Trenestrall Farm, Ruan Highlands, Truro 3rd Lot 10 Lovistone Leicester Messrs BR Nancekivell & Son, Pinkhill House, Clarks Lane, Merton

CLASS 3A:

1st Lot 12 Balbithan Mustang Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage 2nd Lot 13 Balbithan Macbeth Mr & Mrs A White, Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage 3rd Lot 11 Killerton Macduff Mr PW Greed, Columbjohn Farm Ltd, Columbjohn Farm, Exeter

CLASS 3B:

1st Lot 16 Polgoda Maverick Mr DR & Mrs B Stacey, Polgoda Farm, Bugle, St Austell 2nd Lot 18 Cove Milkyway Mrs C Clapp, Red Linhay, Crown Hill, Halberton 3rd Lot 20 Lovistone Magnus Messrs BR Nancekivell & Son, Pinkhill House, Clarks Lane, Merton

OVERALL CHAMPION: Lot 9 Polgoda Legend

RESERVE CHAMPION: Lot 12 Balbithan Mustang

FORTHCOMING SALES

• APRIL SALES

WEDNESDAY 19th- HOLSWORTHY

Dairy Spring Challenge Show & Sale Classes to Include: Best Cow Kindly Sponsored by South West Steel Construction Best Heifer Kindly Sponsored by Torch Vets

Overall Champion & Reserve Champion Kindly sponsored by Crediton Milling Company

Sale of 200 Dairy Cattle. Entries to include 50 freshly calved cows and heifers from the continuation of herd Dispersal on behalf of P. Littlejohns and Son & from the pedigree ‘Foxbeare’ ‘Glebewin’, Janeck’ & ‘Richwartha’ herds, G.Davis, M.Trevor-Jones, Messrs DW. & SE Turner, M Webber & Messrs TC Zeale & Son. Also 9 In Calf Heifers and 26 Youngstock from the pedigree ‘Kilgogue’ herd. 23 in calf heifers from the pedigree ‘Taycross & ‘Titterton’ herds, W.C Davey & Treginegar Dairy Farms. 37 crossbred from Mr Thomas, Newquay to include, 20 yearlings & 4 calves ,60 Pedigree Bulling/Yearling Heifers from Mr Thorner, Ashwater & Also 1 15mth Pedigree Holstein Bull from Mr Harris & 8 heifer calves from RS & SJ Risdon.

THURSDAY 20th – HALLWORTHY Weekly Market 250 Store Cattle & 70 Couples

TUESDAY 25th – LISKEARD MARKET

TUESDAY 25th – HOLSWORTHY AUCTIONS Collectors Sale. Entries 01409 259256.

WEDNESDAY 26th – EXETER Devon YFC Show & Sale Day – “A special day to celebrate and showcase the stockmanship and skills of the future of our industry!” With Individual Club Shows from Axminster, Cheriton & Tedburn, Culm Valley, Dartmouth, Exe Valley Group, Newton Abbot and Whimple & Broadclyst as well as Open Stock Classes this Event is open to all with many trade stands in attendance including Machinery, Livestock Equipment, Feeds and Colleges. For more information or if you would like to support this event Mark Davis 01392 251261.

WEDNESDAY 26th – HOLSWORTHY Weekly Market to inc: Annual South West Limousin Spring Show & Sale of 31 Pedigree Limousin Bulls & Females. British Limousin Cattle Society Breeders’ Sale on behalf of members of the South Western Limousin Breeders’ Club. Judging 11am – Sale 12 noon. To inc: 18 Bulls, 6 Cows & Calves, 1 Maiden Heifer with quality consignments from leading herds being Holwell, Nealford, Loosebeare, Stourhead, Ardlea, Rempstone, Columbpark, Bailea, Josh, Treloweth, Killerton & Smithy. Catalogues available.

SATURDAY 29th – HOLSWORTHY Spring Rare & Native Breed Sale to Inc Cattle, Sheep, Pigs & Spring Sale of Goats. Entries invited. PLUS Annual Sale of Carriages, Vehicles, Saddles & Equipment. To Inc: Vintage cart & tack Inc 200 lots of new saddlery from 1 business in Wolverhampton.

• MAY SALES

WEDNESDAY 3rd – HOLSWORTHY MARKET Early Month Special Dairy Sale. Entries invited for cataloguing by Friday 28th April

SATURDAY 6th – HOLSWORTHY April Sale of Machinery to inc: MF 6265 4WD Tractor (7000hrs), 2000gl slurry tanker, Grass mowers & rakes & 1 2007 Ford Transit 100 T350L horse lorry c/w living area (12months MOT) from Bideford. Special Sale of Granite to inc 2 Dispersals from Cornwall. 1000 Plants, Shrubs & Hedging direct from 1 nursery.

MONDAY 8th – HOLSWORTHY/HALLWORTHY TB RESTRICTED Sale of Cattle.

TUESDAY 9th– FOLLY FARM, CREDITON, EX17 3QJ. 11AM. Dispersal of 200 Holstein Friesian Dairy Cattle on behalf of Messrs P & R Herniman.

GRASS SALES

● BY AUCTION •THURSDAY 20th APRIL – TREBURROW, EGLOSKERRY, LAUNCESTON, PL15 8RY – 6.00 PM. On instructions received from Mr K Hicks. Sale of 100 Acres of grazing in 8 lots. All lots will be fertilised with two cwt per acre of fertiliser. James Morrish, Holsworthy Livestock Centre Catalogue available. Tel: 01409 253275. • FRIDAY 21st APRIL – RECTORY HILL, EXBOURNE 6.00PM. On instructions from received E Berner. Sale of 11 Acres of grazing for cattle & sheep, can be cut twice. Mains water. Ref: James Morrish 01409 253275 or 01409 253275 PRIVATE TREATY • 10 Pedigree Devon Bulling Heifers 24 months old. All sired by Yeomadon Ferdinand the 3rd. David Kivell 07899 960272 or 01409 253275 • 200 Autumn Calving Cows, calving 21st August onwards. All homebred, cubicle housed and herringbone parlour milked. 7500Kgs 4.41BF 3.48PTN cc126. In Calf to mainly Holstein Friesian sires/ some BB. 4 Year testing area, no evidence of TB or Johnes in herd. Retirement sale. For sale as a whole or in large suitable groups. Also 70 In Calf Heifers due September/October. In Calf to AI Friesian/AA sires. Robert Speck 07909 538520.