Welshpool Livestock Sales report on a highly successful auction at Buttington Cross Welshpool on Monday.
OTMS (59)
A seasonal entry of 59 Over thirty Month old cattle sold very well to average 141ppkg overall. The old cows sold to a top price of £1215.00 per head for a
FAT CATTLE (6)
Only six fat cattle sold to average 217ppkg overall. Evans Brothers Tynewydd sold a steer to 233ppkg.
J C Evans & Co Belan Newydd sold two fat steers to 229ppkg and 210ppgk and two heifers to 226ppkg and 222ppkg. Evans Brothers Tynewydd receives the
PRIME HOGGETS (2748)
An entry of 2748 Prime Hoggets, sold to an overall average of 182ppkg.
Lights (25.5kg to 32kg) (434) to 182ppkg from W I Ellis Talwrn. Others to 178ppkg from Ystym Colwyn Farms. Average of 160ppkg.
Standards (32.1kg to 39kg) (439) to 196ppkg from CJ Roberts & Son Three Gates. Others to 188ppkg from FG & G Mountford Middle Heldre. Average of 172ppkg.
Mediums (39.5kg to 45.5kg) (858) to 212ppkg from G Ratcliffe Whixall Hall. Others to 207ppkg from M P B Ashton & Son Belanddu. Average of 195ppkg.
Heavies (45.1kg to 52kg) (288) to 204ppkg from M Evans Gate Farm. Others to 202ppkg from M P B Ashton & Son Belanddu. Average of 191ppkg.
Over Weights (Over 52kg) (134) to 201ppkg from Ystym Colwyn Farms. Others to 200ppkg from FG & G Mountford Middle Heldre. Average of 182ppkg.
SPRING LAMBS (2376)
An entry of 2376 spring lambs, selling to an overall average of 226ppkg.
Super Lights (17.5kg to 25kg) (26) to 216ppkg from E L Evans & Co Green Farm. Average of 216ppkg.
Lights (25.5kg to 32kg) (93) to 246ppkg from DL & LE Davies Ty Bach Y Ffordd. Others to 244ppkg from M Tomlins Wigmore. Average of 225ppkg.
Standards (32.1kg to 39kg) (1036) to 246ppkg from J L Rowlands & Son Lower Garth. Others to 245ppkg from DS & GM Pryce & Sons Coedmawr. Average of 222ppkg.
Mediums (39.5kg to 45.5kg) (1135) to 240ppkg from J C Evans Caegwyn & R J Roberts Dysefin Farm. Others to 238ppkg from E H Pennie & Son Gwernyychain. Average of 228ppkg.
Heavies (45.1kg to 52kg) (67) to 236ppkg from H G Ellis & Co Tynywern. Others to 229ppkg from R A Owen Tynewydd. Average of 223ppkg.
Over Weights (Over 52kg) (1) to 198ppkg from TM & G Rees & Son Cefngwyddil. Average of 198ppkg.
CULL EWE (1980)
An entry of 1950 met with a pleasing trade to average £47 for the ewes and £67.50 for the 65 rams on offer. Heavy weight ewes to £126 and numerous pens sold in between £90 and a £100. Rams peaked at £115 with several entries surpassing the £100 mark. All sheep met with keen bidding and more could have been sold to advantage.
STORE LAMBS, COUPLES & CADE LAMBS.
An entry of 50 store lambs. Theave lambs achieving a top price of £41. Mixed and clean lambs achieved a top price of £37 from Messers Harding & Son Pantygesail. Mixed and tup lambs achieved a top price of £41 from J Parry Esgairweddon. An entry of 550 ewes with lambs achieved an average of £131.81. Top price of £185 was achieved by strong three year old texel ewes with twins lambs at foot, followed close behind at £180 for three year old
Sale of Store lambs to commence at 10.30am with couples and cade lambs to follow.
COWS AND CALVES
A catalogue entry of 54 cows and calves met with a sound trade once again with a ring full of buyers in attendance. Leading the way was DP & RE Evans Moelygarth with a Limousinx 1st Calver and a
FORTHCOMING SALES:
Monday 3rd June, Dairy Cows and Cows and Calves.
Monday 10th June, Cows and Calves.
Monday 17th June, Store Cattle, Cows and Calves and Dairy Cows.
Monday 24th June, Cows and Calves.
Monday 1st July, Dairy Cows.
Monday 8th July, Store Cattle & Weanlings and Cows and Calves.
Monday 15th July, Dairy Cows.
Monday 22nd July, Cows and Calves.
Monday 29th July, Store Cattle and Dairy Cows.
Monday 5th August, Cows and Calves.
Monday 12th August, Dairy Cows.
Monday 19th August, Cows and Calves.
Friday 23rd August, Welsh Premier Texel Show.
Saturday 24th August, Welsh Premier Texel
Monday 26th August, Dairy Cows.
Monday 2nd September, Organic & Conventional Store Cattle and Weanlings and Cows and Calves.
Wednesday 4th September, Welsh Beltex Show and
Saturday 7th September, Machinery
Monday 9th September, Dairy Cows.
Wednesday 11th September, Welsh Mule Ewe
Thursday 12th September, Welsh Mule Ewe Lamb
Monday 16th September, Store Cattle and Cows and Calves.
Thursday 19th September, Cann Office Sheep
Saturday 21st September, Welsh Hill Speckled Face Rams.
Monday 23rd September, Dairy Cows.
Saturday 28th September, Yearling Ewes, Lleyn Sheep Society