February 2018 Friday 2 nd Store Stock Market

EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MARKET REPORT February 2018 Friday 2 nd Store Stock Market EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 livestock@kivells.com www.kivells.com

273 STORE CATTLE & STIRKS 10AM Auctioneer: Simon Alford 07789 980203 Steers to 1305 Heifers to 1060 Good numbers forward once again and even with a poorer quality entry the worse they looked the dearer they were! Best store steers came from the usual suspects with 1305 & 1270 attained for the Legg family of Exeter with Simmental steers (22m) whilst further forward Simmentals (31m) saw 1215 for John & Helen Keep of Moretonhampstead and 1170 for a couple (23m) for Douglas Horton, Kingsbridge. More high class steers from Brian Vallance, Bickington saw his Limousins (20m) to 1300 and 1270 with a big run of South Devon and Angus bred steers (21m) reaching to 1095 and 1055 respectively for Robert Moule of Berry Pomeroy. Decent Hereford bullocks (22m) rose to 990 for Jamie Palmer, Harbertonford with other native bred steers drawing 925 for John French, Holne with the better of his Devons (29m). No really strong Friesian steers on offer but three-quarter meat sorts (30m) from Michael Kelland, Chevithorne saw 880 whilst younger (15m) types from Rodney Simpson, St Merryn reached 510 (X3) Blue/Grey steers (28-33m) sold to 880 for Steve Palmer of Bovey Tracey. No real strength in the heifer section, although a shapely Limousin (20m) from Andrew Cleave, Moretonhampstead sold well and to 1060 followed by pairs of Simmental and Limousin females (20m) at 945 and 950 for John Hampton, Lustleigh. Angus heifers (28m) from Paul Belworthy, Exeter fetched 920 with younger kinds making 770 for Charolais (14m) from Michael Vooght of Hennock. 142 SUCKLED CALVES & STIRKS 11.30AM Auctioneer: Ian Caunter 07813 068935 A cracking show of youngstock here at Exeter this week with young dairy bred cattle looking an exceptional trade as well as some exceptional prices seen for beef bred sorts. Bill & Donald Tonkin of Cheriton Fitzpaine showed tremendous cattle with Limousin cross steers (11m) topping at 955 and others a little younger to 895. Bruce Ellett of Exmouth back again with smart Charolais steers (9m) reaching 810 with others to 790. Ken, John and James Heard of Okehampton put forward a cracking consignment, with their best muscled Limousin steers (8m) attaining 810, Charolais (7m) realising 788 also further Limousin steers (6m) reached 750. Alan & Liz Bartley of Cullompton hit 870 and 790 for South Devon steers (7m), Pat Lee of Rackenford attained 750 for a smart bunch of Limousin cross steers (10m). CJ & CM Burnell of Chawleigh also realised 750 for Blue steers, whilst young dairy bred steers (4m) from RW Partridge & Son of Crediton hit 490 for blue steers and 470 for Angus steers. Heifers from Bill & Donald Tonkin topped at 805 (11m), Bruce Ellett achieved 710 for Charolais heifers (9m) with others to 670. Ken, John & James Heard realised 670 for Charolais cross heifers (8m) with younger sorts (6m) hitting 655. Limousin cross heifers from Pat Lee attained 610 (10m), Martin Daw of Ugborough realised 605 for his. RW Partridge sold Limousin cross heifers (4m) to 390. Young cattle very much in demand, please call Ian Caunter 07813 068935 or Robert Armstrong 07791 484290 to discuss marketing and entries. 98 CALVES 10AM Auctioneer: Mark Davis 07773 371774 A larger entry of calves saw a slightly easier trade. Top of the day was 440 for a smart weaned Limousin steer from Messrs RW Partridge of Morchard Bishop who sold others to 410 (x3) & 370 with British Blues from the same home at 410 (x2), 365 & 355. Younger Blue bulls to 345 for Messrs SG Brimacombe & Son of Crediton who sold others at 310 & 298. South Devon bulls to 360 & 300 for Charles Mudge of Tavistock. Heifers topped at 305 (x2) for British Blues from Messrs SG Brimacombe & Son & Messrs RW Partridge & Sons who sold Limousin heifers at 300 & 295 (x2) and an Aberdeen Angus heifer at 295. Derek Burrough of Yarcombe sold a cracking month old Hereford heifer at 295. CALVES - 10am CALVES Bulls Heifers Breed TOP AVE TOP AVE British Blue 22 410 282 13 305 208 Limousin 9 440 321 7 300 248 Charolais 1 240 240 Simmental 2 180 168 South Devon 3 360 290 Devon 2 160 150 1 145 145 Aberdeen Angus 8 205 164 7 295 156 Hereford 6 190 15 6 295 168 Montbeliarde 3 35 25 Holstein / Friesian 3 15 13 WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SALES PRICES OR A COPY OF THE MARKET REPORT EMAILED DIRECTLY TO YOU? Please call the Market Office on 01392 251261 or email livestock@kivells.com and let us have your email address.

1936 SHEEP 11AM Auctioneer: Russell Steer 07788 318701 65 ORPHAN LAMBS The largest entry of the year so far saw 65 orphan lambs that topped at 26 (x2) for Douglas Horton of Kingsbridge followed by Peter & Andrew Baker of Marldon with purebred Suffolk lambs at 22 (x3), a price matched by Matt Wreyford of Blackawton and closely followed by C Hill of Horningtops at 21. Best of the rest 14 to 20 with some very small lambs from 2 to 12 and the overall average was 12.60. 1559 STORE HOGGS A similar number of store hoggs were dearer again in front of an increased audience of buyers with the best short term hoggs topping at 96.50 for Phillip Rowell of Crockernwell, 94.50 for TM House of Beaworthy, 94 for Alison Burrow of Payhembury and 93.50 for Phillip Taylor of Dunsford. Too many to mention trading in the mid to late 80 s and medium keep lambs to come out in April often mid 70 s. Smalls and hill bred hoggs still finding a decent level of trade with many men on them and the overall average was up again to 68.32. 77 GRAZING & BREEDING EWES Grazing ewes sold to 81 & 68 for Ed Brook of Doddiscombleigh whilst others reached 75.50 for D Cocks & Child of Rackenford and 70 for Rachel Cannon of Weymouth. Only a handful of Breeders sold to 65 (x3) for Ray Tucker of Exeter. 100 EWES & 135 LAMBS (235 LIVES) 100 ewes with their 135 lambs at foot were lacking the real top quality sorts of previous weeks but sold to 160 & 158 for Lleyn Full & Broken mouth doubles with nicely bred lambs straight out of the barn from Chris & Alison Crudge of Tiverton. 152 was achieved by three further vendors and best of the rest doubles were 135 to 150 ( 45-50/life). Suffolk x 6T ag singles from Derek Cole of Bradninch rose to 145 ( 72.50/life) followed by Rachel Cannon of Weymouth with young crossbred singles at 138 & 134 and Chris & Alison Crudge sold their singles with similar comments to their doubles at 135. Further pens of singles sought after and trading from 110 to 134 regularly. EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE MONTHLY MACHINERY SALE Wednesday 14 th February at 10.30am (And every second Wednesday of the month thereafter) Entries to date include: Kvernland Straw Chopper, Bateman Cattle Crush, Ransoms Gang Mower, Levis rear mounted Digger, Toro Greens Mower, Various qty of walk behind Mowers, 16ft Triaxle Ifor Williams Trailer, S10 Ifor Williams Trailer, Stationary Diesel Engine, Pegasus Horsebox, 2x Ewe milk Feeders, 5x 2016 15ft Feed Barriers, 9x 2016 Heavy Duty Yard Gates 12ft 16ft, 6x 2016 Heavy Duty slotted Posts with Hinges, 1200 Lt Diesel Tank with Nozzle, 22x 9ft Sheep Troughs, Cattle Handling System, Plastic Cattle/Sheep Feeding Troughs, Pallet Folks, Electric Fence Posts, Sheep Hurdles, 20ft Shipping Container, Assortment of Timber Lengths, 50 lots of workshop tools and assorted items For entry forms and further information please contact Ian Caunter 07813 068935, the Office 01392 252262 or email exeter.machinerysales@kivells.com

EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE FRIDAY 9 TH FEBRUARY COLLECTIVE FODDER SALE Entries to date comprise: 570 round bales silage; 200tn clamp silage; 20 round bales haylage; 200 conv. bales hay; 60 bales hay; 80 rectangular bales hay;100 round bales wheat straw; 40 round bales barley straw; 100 conv. bales spring barley straw plus 150 quadrant bales wheat straw/150 quadrant bales barley straw & 52tn quadrant bales wheat straw all on the lorry. For further information and entry forms please contact Ian Caunter 07813 068935 or 01392 252262 Annual Special Early Show & Sale of Continental & Native Bred Cattle ~ Entries now being taken ~ For more information please contact Robert Armstrong on 07791 484290 or the Market Office 01392 251261 Further information and entries to Russell Steer 07788 318701 or 01392 251261 and livestock@kivells.com

Collective Grass Keep Sale By Auction On Friday 16 th March 2018 at Exeter Livestock Centre 100 plus acres already entered *Entries Invited* For further information please speak to Ian Caunter on 01392 252 262 or 07813 068935

FRIDAY 2 nd FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Native Breed Cattle MONDAY 5 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market FRIDAY 9 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc St Valentine s Fair of Store Cattle, Special February Sale of In-Lamb Ewes, Ewe Lambs and Couples, Sale of Dairy Cattle & Fortnightly Pig Sale MONDAY 12 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market to inc Special Sale of Spring Lamb WEDNESDAY 14 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly Machinery & Implement Sale FRIDAY 16 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Catalogued Sale of Beef Breeding Stock MONDAY 19 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Prime Stock Market TUESDAY 20 th FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Monthly TB Restricted (Orange) Market FORTHCOMING SALES

FRIDAY 23 rd FEBRUARY - EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Weekly Store Stock Market to inc Monthly Sale of Organic Cattle & Sheep, Sale of Dairy Catle & Pig Sale EXETER LIVESTOCK CENTRE Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD 01392 251261 livestock@kivells.com www.kivells.com