Newton Abbot Market - 6th TB restricted Cattle Sale
21st July 2011
Region: South West
NEWTON ABBOT MARKET WEDNESDAY 20th JULY 2011
6th TB restricted Cattle Sale
Rendells report a highly successful 6th TB restricted Cattle sale at Newton Abbot Market.
A smaller entry sold to a flying trade with a number of new and returning buyers in attendance.
Store Cattle
A nice run of cattle meeting a good demand with forward stores selling to trade level with normal open market prices.
Topping the trade was a run of 22 - 24 mo Charolais Steers from Messrs A & V Tiernan of Ashburton at £960 and £845, 18 mo heifers from the same home making up to £772.
12 - 13 mo Simmental Steers from £740 to £800 and heifers to £720 for Mr SLM Crocker of Totnes.
A smart run of 14 mo Charolais heifers at £645 for Mr M J Wonnacot of Okehampton.
Aberdeen Angus heifers to £460 and British Blue heifers to £500 for Mr GN Arscott of Chagford.
Average price for steers was £825 with heifers at £614.
Over Age Cattle
A small entry met a strong demand with a healthy demand for greater numbers. Top price on the day to Messrs N M Ekers of Totnes with a Simmental Cow at £980.10 (121ppk).
The auctioneers already have entries for another dedicated TB sale so if you would like to enter cattle please contact Will Wallis on (01647) 432277 or Dan Wood (01626) 353881.
All sellers must register prior and stock may return to farm of origin if a post sale isolation unit is set up.
