TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET MARKET REPORT & WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Wednesday 16th June 2021 Lodge & Thomas offer the service of sending your market prices by email on Market day. Please continue to wear a face mask/covering. “Part of a super run from Ivey & Hawkstor Farms, Blisland” 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 R N Hosking of Sancreed, Penzance TRURO LIVESTOCK MARKET LODGE & THOMAS. Report an entry inc. Tuesday’s Orange Market of 13 UTM & OTM prime cattle, 47 cull cows, 292 store cattle, 80 rearing calves & stirks and 511 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 A slightly increased number presented this week with continuing strong trade and many more could be sold. Top steer at 213p/kg for a Limousin x from Messrs R I & M A Nicholls of St Clement, Truro and top heifer for a Stabiliser from Messrs A M & H M Wood of Stithians, Redruth at 209p/kg, both purchased by R J Trevarthen Ltd of Roskrow. Steers – top 5 prices Limousin x to 213p (680kg) for Messrs R I & M A Nicholls of St Clement, Truro Aberdeen Angus x to 201p (572kg) for Messrs H A & M J Farming of Kea, Truro Limousin x to 196p (663kg) for Messrs R I & M A Nicholls of St Clement, Truro British Blue x to 193p (575kg) for Messrs R I & M A Nicholls of St Clement, Truro Friesian to 181p (585kg) for Mr P J Harvey of Old Kea, Truro Heifers – top 4 prices Stabiliser to 209p (612kg) for Messrs A M & H M Wood of Stithians, Redruth Limousin x to 198p (531kg) for Mr P J Harvey of Old Kea, Truro Limousin x to 194p (553kg) for Mr P J Harvey of Old Kea, Truro Limousin x to 189p (461kg) for Messrs H A & M J Farming of Kea, Truro Wednesday’s South-West Regional Market Averages Steers –200.4p/kg Heifers –205.8p/kg Truro Steers Truro Heifers Prime to 213p/kg av. 198.5p/kg Prime to 209p/kg av. 193.7p/kg CULL COWS Auctioneer – Andrew Body A decent entry of cull cows with mainly beef or beef crosses entered with prices increasing yet again. A super shape South Devon from Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle selling for just under £1,500 to David King of Exeter with the top Friesian at 145p/kg from Messrs D J & A E Skewes of Rosudgeon, Penzance, purchased by Dawn West Devon of Hatherleigh. Page 2 Beef Cows – leading prices Limousin x to 167p (546kg) for Mr C P Rundle of Par, St Austell South Devon to 165p (906kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle Aberdeen Angus to 163p (809kg) for Devichoys Farm Ltd of Perranarworthal, Truro Stabiliser to 156p (699kg) for Messrs A M & H M Wood of Stithians, Redruth South Devon to 156p (744kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle South Devon to 147p (736kg) for Laity Farms of Gwinear, Hayle British Blue x to 146p (650kg) for Devichoys Farm Ltd of Perranarworthal, Truro South Devon to 144p (777kg) for Mr N Ladbrooke of Chacewater, Truro Dairy Cows – leading prices Friesian to 145p (739kg) for Messrs D J & A E Skewes of Rosudgeon, Penzance Friesian to 137p (654kg) for Messrs D J & A E Skewes of Rosudgeon, Penzance Friesian to 124p (671kg) for Messrs D J & A E Skewes of Rosudgeon, Penzance Overall Averages: Beef Cows to 167p/kg av. 136.78p/kg Dairy Cows to 145p/kg av. 112.79p/kg TB RESTRICTED ‘ORANGE MARKET’ REPORT – TUESDAY 16th FEBRUARY A modest entry of 20 cull cows met a strong trade, including a ‘monster’ 1,201kg Friesian from Messrs Searle & Son selling to David King of Exeter at 134p/kg, grossing £1,609. Top average at 146p/kg from the same vendor. Cull Cows Friesian to 147p (865kg) for Messrs Searle & Son of Rosudgeon, Penzance Friesian to 145p (949kg) for Messrs Searle & Son of Rosudgeon, Penzance Friesian to 143p (773kg) for Messrs S Wallis & Son of Helston Friesian to 138p (787kg) for Messrs S Wallis & Son of Helston Friesian to 136p (819kg) for Messrs S Wallis & Son of Helston Store Cattle An entry of 18 young store cattle from Messrs W C & WR Martin of St Buryan topped at £695 for steers & £575 for heifers. Next “Orange” Market – Tuesday 20th July @ 10am TB-RESTRICTED PRIME CATTLE, COWS & STORE CATTLE Page 3 STORE CATTLE Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis A massive entry for mid-June including super batches of stirks, all from good farms. The grass is growing and demand remains with plenty of buyers seeking more stock. A wonderful run of over 100 head of British Blue x and Hereford x stirks from Messrs C J & P H George of Tresillian, Truro met with an exceptional trade as did the good quality types from other vendors including Messrs M & J Rowe of Ashton, Mr J M Grose of Gillan, Manaccan and Messrs E V & B K Benney & Son of Garras, Helston. Another quality run of Charolais x and Devon x Charolais steers and heifers from Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin sold as well as ever. Steers – leading prices 2yo Charolais x to £1050 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin Devon x to £950 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin 1yo British Blue x to £1020 for Messrs R & J Bailey of Frogpool, Truro Hereford x to £975 for Mr R N Hosking of Sancreed, Penzance South Devon to £925 for Mr C P Rundle of Par, St Austell Charolais x to £905 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin Devon x to £855 for Mr A Perry of Tregony, Truro Heifers – leading prices 2yo Charolais x to £975 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin Devon x to £900 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin 1½yo Limousin x to £865 for Mr C P Rundle of Par, St Austell 1yo Charolais x to £900 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin Hereford x to £745 for Mr J Tabb of Mevagissey Devon x to £700 for Ivey & Hawkstor Farms of Blisland, Bodmin Special June Sale of Stirks Male Stirks British Blue x to £810 for Messrs C J & P H George of Tresillian, Truro Hereford x to £650 for Messrs C J & P H George of Tresillian, Truro Limousin x to £655 for Messrs M & J Rowe of Ashton, Helston Page 4 Heifer Stirks British Blue x to £640 to Messrs C J & P H George of Tresillian, Truro Hereford x to £575 to Messrs C J & P H George of Tresillian, Truro Aberdeen Angus and Hereford sires please write on front of passport REARING CALVES & STIRKS Auctioneer – Patrick Dennis Despite silaging being in full swing, there was no shortage of buying power around the ring resulting in a solid trade throughout the sale. Bulls Friesian to £85 for Mr R G Keast of Allet, Truro British Blue x to £420 for Messrs L T Harvey & Sons of Newbridge, Penzance Aberdeen Angus x to £200 for Messrs C J & J E Colwell of Grampund, Truro Hereford x to £350 for Messrs L T Harvey & Sons of Newbridge, Penzance Limousin x to £330 for Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston Heifers British Blue x to £255 for Messrs L T Harvey & Sons of Newbridge, Penzance Aberdeen Angus x £255 for Messrs W Marsh & Son of St Stephen, St Austell Hereford x to £270 for Messrs W Marsh & Son of St Stephen, St Austell Limousin x to £305 for Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston 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. Page 5 FINISHED & STORE SHEEP PRIME LAMBS (351) – Ed Harris A mixed entry, with a number of lambs coming forward showing loss of condition. The averages back considerably on the week and prices generally trading at £10/head less. An exceptional first pick pen of Texel lambs for Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval sold to £140, purchased by Trevarthens of Roskrow. This was closely followed by a fine pair of butchers’ quality Charollais lambs from Messrs R & J Bailey of Frogpool bought by McFadden’s Butchers of St Just. Two smart pens of handy weights from Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Kenwyn saw their best pick top at 313p/kg, sold to Jaspers of South Petherwin. Leading Averages: 313p/kg for 42.7kg lambs from Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Truro 312p/kg for 42.6kg lambs from Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Truro 302p/kg for 43.6kg lambs from Mrs L Pollard of St Merryn, Padstow 297p/kg for 43.6kg lambs from Cregan Gate Partners of Grampound Road, Truro 296p/kg for 41.0kg lambs from Mr D J A Eyles of Ladock, Truro 290p/kg for 44.0kg lambs from Messrs W R T & A S Guy of Portholland, Truro 288p/kg for 47.5kg lambs from P T R & P E Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay 287p/kg for 48.7kg lambs from Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval, Wadebridge 286p/kg for 41.3kg lambs from Ms J Rice of Polbathic, Torpoint 286p/kg for 43.2kg lambs from Messrs J A & L S M Tripconey of St Keverne, Helston Top Price Lambs: £140.00 (48.7kg) from Messrs T B & M B Osborne of St Eval, Wadebridge £139.00 (49.0kg) from Messrs R & J Bailey of Frogpool, Truro £137.00 (47.5kg) from from Messrs P T R & P E Jones & Son of Crantock, Newquay £136.00 (60.5kg) from Messrs R & J Bailey of Frogpool, Truro £134.00 (47.5kg) from Messrs R & J Bailey of Frogpool, Truro £133.50 (42.7kg) from Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Truro £133.00 (42.6kg) from Messrs P J Grylls & Sons of Truro £131.50 (43.6kg) from Mr L Pollard of St Merryn, Padstow £129.50 (43.6kg) from Cregan Gate Partners of Grampound Road, Truro £129.00 (45.3kg) from Mr G M Henwood of Praze, Camborne “First-pick from the Osborne family - £140” “Premium lambs to 313p/kg for Messrs P J Grylls & Sons” Page 6 Averages: Medium (39.1kg-45.5kg) to 313p/kg av.