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HOLSWORTHYMARKET REPORTWednesday 10 May 2017EVERY WEDNESDAYGates open 6amSALE TIMES09:45 am - Draft Ewes followed by Finished Lambs10:30 am - Store Lambs & Couples10:15 am - Calves inc the weekly Genus sponsored competition followed by Stirks11:00 am - Store Cattle followed by Finished & OTM Cattle11:30 am - Dairy CattleOver 250 beef cattle saw the trade top at 1270 on behalf of Kim Davey of Lewdownwith the best of a superb run of younger stores from Simon Axford of Ashwater topping at 1030Holsworthy Livestock Market, New Market Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7FA01409 253275

LAMBS, DRAFT EWES & RAMS – 09.45 amAuctioneer: Steve Prouse - 07767 895366WEIGHTLambs32.1 – 3939.1 – 45.545.6 – 5252 OverallLight EwesHeavy EwesRamsTOPPerP/KgHead 1015995.5021493.7068.509496208 NEW SEASON LAMBSMore lambs on offer met a sharper trade for all weights and a lot more could have been sold as buyers orderswere left unfilled, overall average on the day was 214p.The young sappy lambs very much sought after top being 219p for a pen of 43 kilos ( 94) from Mr S Murrain,Raddon Farm followed by Brian Harding and Family of Burlorne Farm, Wadebridge who realised 218p ( 96) for44 kilos. Several pens over 95 and to a top of 96.20 from two vendors Ken and Mike Hill for 44.6 kilos andthe Bromell Family, Bradworthy for 49 kilos.243 HOGGSA faster trade across the board, the well fleshed hoggs saw several pens over 89 and to a top of 91 from JoStoneman, Ventown.438 DRAFT EWES & RAMSA much larger entry met a flying trade forall weights and breeds, overall average of 71.05. Top on the day was 112 forGeorge and Liz Metherell, Lewdown. Mulesup to 81 and hill bred ewes to 67.COUPLES – 93 EWES & 130 LAMBSA few less couples on offer but the trade wasstill very strong, top on the day was 180from three vendors. Singles reached 170 fora bunch of Suffolk x Mule hogg singles fromJim Mann, Higher Winscott.

SHOW & SALE OF COUPLES FOR CLAWTON YFCJudge Mr Ken Hill awarded the following prizes:1st2nd3rdJenny TrattGareth HutchingsSam MerchantLower Beckett, AshwaterNewchurch, St StephensYouldon Farm, HolsworthySHOW & SALE OF COUPLES FOR BRADWORTHY YFCJudge Mr Rob Harris awarded the following prizes:Overall Champion Couple Charles Mill, Old Rectory Farm, ParkhamDoubles:1st2nd3rdPeter BuckpittRyan WalterTom NancekivellMoorview Farm, Milton DamerelSessacott, West PutfordHeatham Farm, KilkhamptonFraser PriestPeter BuckpittPeter BuckpittSouth Wonford, ThornburyMoorview Farm, Milton DamerelMoorview Farm, Milton DamerelSingles:1st2nd3rd

CALVESFriesianAberdeen AngusSouth DevonBritish BlueHerefordWelsh 8019085458Ave91181.50294.67106.7182.50272.60139 CALVES - 10.15amAuctioneer: Patrick Dennis 07831 620990A good entry of calves selling on anexceptional trade throughout.Top price of the day was 500 for astrong Limousin x bull sold by Messrs LJ& LE Luxton & Son from Milton Damerelwho also sold another good Limousin xbull for 460 and going on to top theheifer section with a British Blue x at 480 and 475 and their Limousin xheifers at 415 and 410.Messrs O Petherick & Son fromKilkhampton sold their younger BritishBlue x bulls at 452, 450 and 445 andMessrs S & K Pomeroy from WestPutford sold a smart Limousin x bull at 440 with their best British Blue x heifersflying away to 440 and Limousin x heifers making 395 and 375. Mr SM Urquhart from Brendon had a smartrun of very young British Blue x bulls selling to a top of 435 with others at 432 and 420 with their youngBritish Blue x heifers making 240 and 238. Young Limousin x bulls to 395 for Mr KD Ellis from NorthPetherwin and young South Devon x bulls to 360 on behalf of Messrs TE & JM Bayly & Sons from Warbstowwith many other bulls selling between 320 to 350.Friesian bulls saw plenty of demand with the best strong calves from Messrs AJ & PE Nancekivell fromKilkhampton sell to a top of 330 with others at 310 and 295 twice. Messrs MG & J Heal from Torringtonsold a Friesian bull for 290 and younger Friesian bulls to 185 for Messrs S & K Pomeroy from West Putfordwith an average for all Friesian bulls at 136.14.The winners of this week’s Genus prizes of 25 for the highest priced bull and heifer calves under 42days went to Mr K Ellis, Trillacott, North Petherwin with a Limousin x bull making 395 sired by Galileo,the heifer section was won by Messrs AJ & JJ Tucker & Son, East Stibb with a British Blue sired usingBritish Blue Fertility plus fetching 250.WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR PRICES EMAILED TO YOU?PLEASE LET US HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESSPlease call the market on 01409 253275 or email holsworthymarket@kivells.com

250 STORE CATTLE - 11amAuctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272Another flyer with a huge attendance of buyers, several qualityconsignments of cattle to include the annual consignment of 60superb single suckled 12 month old Limousin steers and heifersfrom Mr Simon Axford, Ashwater whose 34 steers averaged 990 topping at 1030 and 25 heifers averaged 900 to 950.32 Well farmed 13 – 17 month old Dairy x Charolais steersand heifers from Mr SA Kirk, Heanton Barton also saw somefierce bidding with the best 13 – 15 month old Charolais steersto 1015 and heifers to 955. Quality 13 month old singlesuckled Limousins and Simmentals from Mr R Pillman, CrabbeFarm sold very well to 1135 with others at 1095.Shapely Continentals sold extremely well topping at 1270 fora 19 month old Limousin from Kim Davey, Lewdown closelyfollowed by 1230 from Mr Mike Kirby, Milton Damerel. Most17 – 20 month old Continentals and Natives 1000 this weekwith several buyers leaving empty handed. Young 8 – 12 monthold Dairy x Continentals and Natives in short supply, all on offer exceeding expectations. 18 – 20 Month oldgrazing heifers saw most 900 plus with stronger feeding heifers in short supply. Several younger Holsteinssold well 14 month old steers 500 plus, stronger types 740 from Mr AA Milton, Chapleton Barton.This week’s winner of the Lark Plant award for top price store cattle goes to Kim Davey, Cannon Park Farm, Lewdown for ashapely Limosuin steer 19 months old reaching 1270.Lime and Sea Sand Supplied and Spread1 x 24.000 wide Fertiliser Spreader with VariSpread, GPS Tracking and Weigh CellsAshwaterAgricultural Contracting & Plant HireSelection of the services we offer: 3 x forage wagons 1 x 2400 gallon self fillvacuum tanker 1 x 4.000 power harrow 3 x hedge trimmersOne on orbital 5ft head 2 x dump trailers 1 x loading shovel 1 x telescopic handler 2 x dual muck spreaders 1 x rear discharge muck spreader 1 x 12.000 wide sprayer 1 x 5 furrow reversible plough 1 x 3.000 combination disc drill 1 x fusion 2 round baler / wrapper 1 x New Holland square baler quad bike for weed wiping 13 ton swing shovel 3 ton mini digger slurry umbilical with / without splash plateFor further details and questions please contact: ROSS 07802 821832STEERSHEIFERS0-15 Months16-22 Months23 Months0-15 805--BlondeD 40702--------BreedLimousinBritish BlueHerefordCharolaisSimmentalSouth DevonA. AngusNoSold16-22 Months23 Months

Kivells were delighted to welcome BBC Radio Devon to Holsworthy Livestock Marketwhere the ‘Gordon Sparks Breakfast Show’ was broadcast live from the market. It wasgreat to hear many of our local businesses being promoted on the radio which included our very own David Kivell !!!!GRAZING COWSAuctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272Larger framed lean Holsteins to 670 from Messrs MG & J Heal, Allins Week. Smaller framed Holsteins to 510 and more required.FINISHED CATTLEAuctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272Aberdeen Angus heifers topped at 173.5p/kg for a non farm assured heifer from Mr AEH Giddy, Downderry,Cornwall.OTM WEIGHING COWSAuctioneer: David Kivell – 07899 960272A short entry averaged 135p/kg with the top being 148p/kg for a Limousin from Messrs PH & JE Wonnacott,Beaworthy.

2FORTHCOMING SALES MAY SALESWEDNESDAY 17th – HOLSWORTHY Mid-MonthDairy Sale Entries invited for cataloguing by Fri 12th May. Saleof 200 Store Cattle inc: 30 BB/Here strs & hfrs 14mo, 10 AA& Devon strs 12mo & 10 Lim hfrs 13mo. Special Sale ofCows & Calves: 12 AA x cows with Sept born named sire AAstrs & hfrs calves at foot, 3 Contin cows & calves & 10 Breedinghfrs. 1000 Sheep & 200 Calves.THURSDAY 18th – HALLWORTHY Weekly Market200 Store Cattle. 5 Pedigree Blue Face LeicesterCouples.TUESDAY 23rd – LISKEARD Prime & Store Market toinc Annual Show & Sale on behalf of the Poll Dorset &Dorset Horn Sheep Breeders Association.WEDNESDAY 24th – HOLSWORTHY Annual Show &Sale of Couples for the Torrington Farmers Hunt being50 Suffolk x 2T Double & Single Couples. And Annual Show& Sale for the Lamerton Hunt being 50 Suffolk x 6T & FMDouble & Single Couples.THURSDAY 25th – HALLWORTHY Weekly Market200 Store CattleTUESDAY 30th - POPHAMS FARM, HAWKERLANDROAD, COLATON RALEIGH, SIDMOUTH, EX10 0HT- 10.00 AMSale of a Complete Range of Tractors,Harvester & Farm EquipmentInc: 6 JD Tractors, Manitou handler, NH Self propelled forager, NHCX8060 combine, 4 silage/grain trailers, 3 plant trailers & whole range ofmachinery. Sale due to a change in farm policy. On behalf of Clinton DevonFarm Partnership. Outside entries invited contact 01409 253275.stWEDNESDAY 31 – HILL HOUSE FARM, STAPLEFIELD, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH17 6EE.W SUSSEX - ON FARM SALE 11.00 AMOn behalf of Mr AJ HextallOn Farm Dispersal Sale of 300 Homebred British Friesian type cows & in calf heifers. Tight autumn calvingpattern, 91% calving within a 6 week period from 28th August. 4 year TB zone with a whole herd test passed Oct 16.Cubicles, H/B Parlour, excellent fertility & longevity, lepto vacc, Johnes & BVD screened negative. Grazing system with6530kgs, 4.45BF, 3.44PTN, 124cc. Easy access off the M23 junction 11. A sale not to be missed. Contact 01409 253275. JUNE SALESSATURDAY 3rd – HOLSWORTHY Machinery, Pigs & Poultry Sale. Dispersal of 10 Vintage tractors fromS Cornwall. 1st Sale of Poultry for 2017 (subject to Defra)MONDAY 12th – HOLSWORTHY/HALLWORTHY TB RESTRICTED Sale of Cattle.PRIVATE TREATY 70 Autumn Calving H/F Cows, calving July – Oct. Cubicle housed and herringbone parlour milked Av 8000ltrs 30 LateAutumn winter H/F calving cows, high health status & low cell counts. Everyone Welcome at Holsworthy Over 1500 people have visited Holsworthy LivestockMarket in the last week with many staying at Hotels andFarm House B & B’s within the area on the night prior tosales day either on Wednesday or Saturday.This week’s guests included a team of motor cyclists whoenjoyed the day aswell as lunch in the cow shed cafe.How they will get their livestock home, vxvxvan issue?

HOLSWORTHY MARKET REPORT Wednesday 10 May 2017 EVERY WEDNESDAY Gates open 6am SALE TIMES 09:45 am - Draft Ewes followed by Finished Lambs 10:30 am - Store Lambs & Couples 10:15 am - Calves inc the weekly Genus sponsored competition followed by Stirks 11:00 am - Store Cattle followed by Finished & OTM Cattle 11:30 am - Dairy Cattle Over 250 beef cattle saw the trade top at 1270 on behalf of .