The sun was not shining outside, but is definitely was inside where the store cattle continue to defy the laws of gravity. Most vendors seemed happy enough and there were some outstanding prices achieved.
Farming could be in for some big changes in the future, guided by the nutty academics and other lunatics trying to make a name for themselves however, you cannot stop Beef - it is a very strong product.

HIGHLIGHTS
STEERS
Limx 18mo £1460 A White
Charx 26mo £1450 R Green
AA 19mo £1430 R Nunn
Limx 15mo £1380 A White
AA 13mo £1340 Guyer Farms
Charx 32mo £1320 R Green
Limx 9mo £1300 Rounding Bros
Simx 19mo £1300 R Green
Simx 12mo £1300 Lambert & Co

HEIFERS
Limx 13mo £1390 Cook and Colman
Limx 13mo £1360 Cook and Colman
Lim 8mo £1340 Anita Padfield
Limx 16mo £1330 A White
Limx 14mo £1300 Cook and Colman
Charx 14mo £1300 Davis Dairies

BULLS
S/Dev 10mo £1040 Christine Hanton
BBx 5mo £960 Julie Moore
Limx 13mo £900 AE Cooper

A small show of prime with 5 Cows and 4 Buyers selling to 172ppkg

Important notice to Farmers - please get Farm Assured if you can, it makes a real difference.

 

A few more about and definitely more quality. Some fantastic Simmental outfits from John Goddard sold to £2600 and £2000 and a Pedigree Hereford Cow and Heifer Calf from Dr. Leisa Freeman also sold to £2000 with an In Calf Pedigree Hereford Heifer from the same home at £1400.  An In Calf Pedigree Belted Galloway Heifer from Coston Hall Farms sold to £1500.

Do not forget the Diserpsal Sale of Approx 70 Continental and Lincoln Red Cows and Calves from Mr. Colin Reeve on Saturday 11th May. Full details to follow. Plus several other quality outfits from various vendors all competing for the Paul Davis Memorial Trophy

Another nice trade with Alex Dann topping the market this time with a Blue Bull Calf at £415. Other Blues reached £368 for CW Potter and Angus sold to £240 for David Parsons. Black and White Bull Calves from Alex Dann made £175 and £135 and Limousin Bulls from RJ Barnes sold to £302

A wet day in Norwich Market and the sale planks very slippery. Good entry but several extras not booked in. PLEASE BOOK IN WITH ME OR ANITA IN THE OFFICE.

PRIME HOGGS (318)
Hoggs drying up in general, but we still was able to rustle up enough to keep the buyers happy. Top price went to Richard Criddle Livestock 469.50ppkg and £232 per head.

MEDIUM LAMBS 339.30 TO 411.40 AV 368.28 £112.00 TO £149.00 AV £133.28
STANDARD LAMBS 338.00 TO 425.50 AV 379.10 £142.00 TO £183.00 AV £160.94
HEAVY LAMBS 328.20 TO 469.50 AV 394.30 £151.00 TO £222.00 AV £187.69
HEAVY + LAMBS 320.00 TO 411.00 AV 358.31 £162.00 TO £232.00 AV £205.89

A few less than expected due to unforseen circumstances, but those who sold were very satified.  Top price going to Brian Jones selling to £200

£30.00 to £200.00 av £132.68

CULL RAMS (8)

£60.00 to £182.00 av £118.63

GOAT (1)  to £101.00 av £101.00

Again drying up, but topped at £140 for Mr. Rogers of Wacton

£20.00 to £140.00 av £102.39

Good show of Ewes & Lambs with keen bidding and topped at £122.00 per life for Brian Jones

£60.00 to £122.00 av £89.81

DON'T FORGET NEXT SALE ON 11TH MAY IS OUR ANNUAL EWE & LAMB SHOW & SALE COMPETING FOR THE KEELER FAMILY SHIELD.  
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