A zone affected market went better than expected. Missing buyers were somewhat replaced and prices for all classes of stock were good. Farmers inside the zone are enduring a terrible time at the moment, so let us all hope that things change for the better in the future

HIGHLIGHTS
STEERS
Simx 20mo £1370 G J Hancy
Sim 14mo £1000 JR Goddard
S/Horn 28mo 0avis Dairies
Limx 9mo £830 Davis Dairies
AA 8mo £820 The Gapp Co
Limx 8mo £800 Davis Dairies
BBx 9mo £750 KM Key &  Son
Limx 15mo £750 AE Baker
AA 8mo £740 The Gapp Co

HEIFERS
Simx 20mo £1290 GJ Hancy
BBx 28mo £1060 R Savage
BBx 30mo £1050 R Savage
Hfd 21mo £1010 Chalke Farms
BBx 30mo £980 R Savage
Simx 6mo £750 AE Baker

Plenty of bidders and no super duper types forward, but trade still reached 170ppkg twice to average 132.45ppkg


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

 

A small pre Christmas entry found plenty of competition, with Saler Cows to £990(running with a Bull) for Erpingham House Farms and Cows and Calves from KDR & LV Smith sold to £980

The sellers and buyers were in Christmas mode and everyone appeared to have a joyous day, with some good calves and good prices. CW Potter topped the market with a BB Bull at £382 and a BB heifer at £380. David Parsons was next with Blues to £302, followed by RJ Barnes at £295.
Herefords from Alex Dann reached £280 twice and Angus got to £202 for R Burridge.
Smaller heifer calves were a little easier due to the Christmas period and buyers favouring stronger calves. Overall though, bearing in mind the troubles, a very pleasing day.

At the start of the week the market was in doubt with Blue Tongue close by but we prevailed and a successful market was enjoyed.  I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the staff and farmers for their support during 2023. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

PRIME LAMBS (169)
A good trade throughout with meat at a premium. Please apply for your VAN Number from your Vets, this will become ever increasingly important. Today Michelle Lakey topped the market with lambs at 327.40ppkg and £154 per head for G. Brett-Reynolds.

STANDARD LAMBS  259.40 TO 310.20 AV 274.00 £95.00 TO £121.00 AV £103.11
MEDIUM LAMBS 261.90 TO 327.20 AV 292.27 £110.00 TO £144.00 AV £124.72
HEAVY LAMBS 258.00 TO 324.40 AV 293.08 £126.00 TO £154.00 AV £138.75
HEAVY + LAMBS 219.00 TO 270.50 AV 244.50 TO £138.00 AV £138.00

£10.00 TO £110.00 AV  £70.81

CULL RAMS £14.00 TO £66.00 AV £40.00

Trade remains strong for short term lambs, but today we had many rare breeds and tup lambs forward which were reflected in the returns. Though topping at £104 for Geoff Gambles Easycares.

DJ Perfitt sold 6 x 6t Texel Breeding Ewes to £105.

NEXT MARKET WILL BE IN 3 WEEKS ON THE 6TH JANUARY 2024




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