HOLSWORTHY MARKET REPORT Autumn Rare & Native Breed Sale Saturday 9 September 2017

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1 HOLSWORTHY MARKET REPORT Autumn Rare & Native Breed Sale Saturday 9 September 2017 Gates open 6am SALE TIMES 10 am Pigs 10:30 am Poultry 10:30 am Sheep 11:30 am Cattle 12 noon 2 nd Longwool Society Show & Sale Holsworthy Livestock Market, New Market Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7FA

2 A fantastic entry of nearly 1000 head of stock went under the hammer for the Autumn 2017 Rare & Native Breed sale and topped at 3150! 100 PIGS 10am Auctioneer: James Morrish A nice entry of quality pigs saw the trade very much in line with Exeter s trade on Friday. Top call of the day was for the best of the sows from Messrs Flindall of Morvah in Cornwall reaching 120 with the best from Will Jennings at 118 and others between Prime pigs saw a top of 115 for a nice pen from Roy Johns of Shebbear with the best of 20 from Richard and Vicky Gubbins of Exeter at 110. The pick of the younger pigs sold to 92 for Messrs Sandercock of Delabole and went off to their new home at Yealmpton near Plymouth. Kivells are delighted to report that this week we have sold a massive 461 pigs which is one of the largest entries for any auctioneers firm in the UK. 361 LOTS OF POULTRY & GOODS 10.30am Auctioneer: David Kivell A nice sized entry of poultry saw plenty of buyers in attendance but they were a little picky on which lots they wanted. Top call of the day was lot 285 for Mr BG Couch of Helland near Bodmin at 42 with Winston Davey of Kennards House close up with the best of his nice entry of birds at 35. Both Mrs M Wickett of Week St Mary and Mrs E Percival of Inwardleigh exceeded the 30 mark with the pick of a quality run from Kim Herbert of Buckland Brewer topping at GOATS 10.30am Auctioneer: James Morrish Its nice to see several goats forward with a useful trade seen throughout. Mr & Mrs Seery of Okehampton took honours at 64 with Charlie Currah of Ashwater at 53 and again Mr & Mrs Seery at 51 all of which went off to their new home in Dorset.

3 400 + SHEEP 10.30am Auctioneer: James Morrish Zwartbles topped at 91 for the pick of the dispersal for Messrs B & V Trewin of Coads Green whilst it was good to see Devon Closewools sell really well topping at a fantastic 163 for Mr P Doust of Bideford. Plenty of rare breed store lambs saw the first pen from Messrs J & L Miller of Hatherleigh reach with their second pen at 64. Finally an honourable mention for Mr S Ley of Bridestowe for his fantastic line up of seven pens of Badger Faced and Blue Leicester sheep which saw a top call of 210 with others at 200. A splendid entry of over 400 sheep saw the isles full of potential buyers from as far afield as Dorset, Somerset and West Cornwall. Top call was 1050 given for the Valais Blacknose ram sold by a delighted Messrs Slee & Hooper of Buckland Brewer and going to its new home near Callington. Border Leicester rams were in demand hitting 325 twice for rams from Messrs Martyn of Boyton with Mr M Morgan and Mrs R Shepheard both flying past the 200 mark. The best of the Jacobs hit 200 for Mrs R Jasper of Lewannick with others from Mr J Harvey of Washborne Rise, Totnes at 163. A really good entry of cattle saw plenty of buyers present with a top call of 1400 for the Aberdeen Angus bull which was part of a dispersal on behalf of Jolinox Ltd, Dolton with the best of their cows and calves at 1365 and others from the same good home at 1323 and A nice consignment of Devon cattle saw the best hit 1313 on behalf of Messrs B & L Landick & R Glanville of Sampford Spiney near Tavistock with others from Messr R & L Ashton of Shebbear at Best of the steers hit 1008 for Messrs Jolinox with Highlands to 540 for Messrs RBI & MM Clarke of St Breward. Mrs HP Chapman of Trebullett, Cornwall saw her best Devon heifers sell to 1040 and going to their new home near Bristol with others in from Messrs B & L Landick & R Glanville hitting 945. John Hodge of Okehampton sold his usual consignment of Belted Galloway heifers 12 months old to a top call of RARE & NATIVE BREED CATTLE 11.30am Auctioneer: David Kivell

4 DEVON & CORNWALL LONGWOOL FLOCKBOOK ASSOCIATION 2 ND SOCIETY SHOW & SALE 12noon Auctioneer: Mark Bromell A good number of rams forward saw a selective trade. Top price of 300 gns was achieved by the Brom Flock of the Bromell Family, Bradworthy, with their second place shearling ram. This was closely followed by a ram lamb sold by Graham Tucker of the Kersbrook Flock, Launceston at 320 gns. The overall champion and 1 st prized shearling ram also sold after the sale at 280 gns. Older rams were in less demand with JA Darke Ltd of the Coleridge Flock, Kingsbridge, selling a 4T Ram at 200 gns. Only two pens of ewes were forward, top price was achieved for the 1 st prize pen sold at 100 gns on behalf of the Bromell Family, the Brom Flock. Mr Bax of the Tregorden Flock, Wadebridge sold a pen of FM ewes at 86 gns. The judge Mr Stephen Drake placed the following: Overall Champion & 1 st Prized Ram Kersbrook Felix GW & DM Tucker 2 nd Prize Ram Brom Flock The Bromell Family 3 rd Prize Ram Tanglewood Alfie A & J Richards 1 st Prize Ewe Brom Flock The Bromell Family 2 nd Prize Ewe Tregorden EMC Bax SALE OF VALAIS BLACKNOSE SHEEP 12noon Auctioneer: Mark Bromell Sale on behalf of Penny Coutler - Smith Top AV In Lamb Ewes Ewes Running with Ram Shearling Ewe Ewe Lamb The Valais Blacknose sheep created a huge interest and strong biding. The sale topped at 3150 for a 2015 born ewe Genstones Martha that had been scanned in lamb with twins for November. Ewes sold running with the ram realised 2100 with a shearling ewe not in lamb also realising Ewe lambs were in strong demand topping at 1890 and averaging ~ NEW BLACKNOSE FLOCK HOLSWORTHY ~ Kivells were delighted to welcome Nikki Markham of the charity Battling On to Holsworthy Livestock Market to purchase some foundation sheep for their new flock of Valais Blacknose sheep which will live on their farm near Callington. Battling on s flagship programme is the multi award winning programme Together We Can Succeed where veterans are trained to become mentors and instructors supporting some of the UKs most disadvantaged young people. The Valais sheep were purchased to support young people with learning difficulties gain confidence through animal assisted intervention taught by veterans. Kivells are pleased to play a small part in supporting this very worthwhile organisation

5 FORTHCOMING SALES SEPTEMBER SALES WEDNESDAY 20 th HOLSWORTHY Production Sale of 85 Pedigree, Classified, Recorded Dairy Cattle from the prize winning Hoops herd on behalf of Messrs JG & SG Ley, Sutcombe, Holsworthy. To comprise 28 freshly calved & in full milk production Cows & Heifers &, 50 Autumn calving in calf heifers and 5 dry cows calving October & 2 Breeding Bulls. This sale represents an excellent opportunity to purchase females from one of the best herds in Devon established over 70 years with descendants of the original families, with many multiple EX and VG classifications. Herd Average 9000kg, 4.05BF, 3.23PTN 123cc. All BVD & Lepto Vaccinated. Johnes screened & cubicle housed. Comprising part of the regular mid-month sale of a further 100 freshly calved, in calf & young stock dairy cattle. Sale of 200 Store Cattle inc: 9 Here hfrs n/s SS & 4 Lim strs 14mo. Special Sale of Breeding Ewes, Ewe Lambs and Rams on offer 1400 to include, a flock dispersal of 400 Breeding Ewes for Messrs F J Hartnoll and Son, Broadlands Farm, Braunton, being 300 North Country Mule 4, 6, FM, 100 Charolais x Mule 2,4,6,FM, 8 Charolais and Chartex Rams and annual consignment 150 Mule Ewe Lambs from Messrs J Davey and Sons, Bratton Clovelly also 200 Suffolk x Ewe Lamb, 80 Mule FM, 50 Suffolk x 2Ts, also 80 Stock Rams, & 200 Calves. THURSDAY 21 st HALLWORTHY 200 Store Cattle and Special Sale of Store Lambs SATURDAY 23 rd TRELABE, CALLINGTON LINKINHORNE, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL PL17 8QP am Dispersal of Tractors, Machinery & Full Range of Sheep Handling Equipment on behalf of Messrs DS & AM Horne (Retirement sale). Inc Case 844XL tractor (G432 KYD) c/w Farmhand loader & bucket, Case tractor (C292 OJH), Ifor Williams 12ft livestock trailer c/w decks & ramps, IAE handling system, 100 wooden sheep hurdles, Pharmweigh sheep weigher GWO, Honda 4x4 quad bike - GWO, used only on the farm, Sheep snacker, Walk through feed barriers & full range of machinery. Outside entries inc: Clearance Sale from neighbouring farm IAE Cattle crush & weigh scales, 12ft Ifor Williams cattle trailer, Feeders, Shear grab, Bale squeeze & Landrover. Plus 200 New hand tools. Entries SATURDAY 23 rd TRESADDERN SHAMBLES, ST COLUMB TR9 6JD 10.30AM on behalf of Mr R J Dudden. Dispersal of vintage tractor, machinery, bygones, implements, workshop equipment, antiques and furniture to include Case DEX (one owner) instruction book, spanners etc 1941, Blackstone 34 HP (two owners) full history 1929, 4 Milk churns 1936, 5 gallon butter churn on stand, pair of sack trucks, printer s bed, 4 Lister Stationary engines 5 HP Petter compressor ex War Department, old can used for filling oil lamps 1900, 1 gallon milk can, oil filled radiator, 5 Trestles, 2 x 2 gallon petrol tins (Shell Max) plus 2 spare caps, 2 Jerry cans, 1 old 5 gallon oil drum, electric fencer plus wire and insulators, Sealey air compressor, power hacksaw, Derv fuel tank with measure and hose 1300 ltrs, Angle saw cutter, 56 lbs weight, 1 stone gatepost, 2 chimney pots, two wheel garden trolley, 30 cwt overhead hoist complete with RSJ runner, Husqvarna ride on lawn mower, 4 milk measures ½ pt, 1 pt, 2 quarts, large ham boiler, 5 gallon drum of anti-freeze, 4 milking machine buckets, 20 x 4 belt, box of old stone hammers etc, 3 cast iron hayrack wheels, 3 watering cans, quantity of grease and grease gun, old Ransome lawnmower (scrap), old washing bath, child s table and 2 chairs, 3 round BBQ tables, BBQ table with stainless steel tray for carving meat, 2 small tables for BBQ, 3 garden umbrellas, 2 cider bung augers and 2 wooden cider barrel taps, 30 (approx.) of liquid manure chain 100 years old and small fridge freezer in working order, 9 x 12 waterproof sheet, electric fan, cold box, croquet set unused (as new), 6 granite trough, 7-8 staddle stones, feeding troughs. Selection of Antiques and Furniture Contact Peter Hooper on or John Wakeham Catalogue available from TUESDAY 26 th HALLWORTHY 7pm Evening Sale of Pedigree & Purebred Breeding Rams & Females including both MV and Non MV Accredited Sheep. Entries TUESDAY 26 th LISKEARD ~ St Matthews Fair ~ 10am. Anticipated entries Store Cattle. Entries now being taken WEDNESDAY 27 th HOLSWORTHY Dispersal Sale of 80 purebred Ayrshires and Ayr X Fr Cows and Heifers. All year round calving inc a high number of Autumn calvers. Average 4.17BF 3.31PTN cc144. Additional entries include a consignment of In Calf Heifers. THURSDAY 28 th HALLWORTHY 240 Store Cattle and Special Sale of Ewes, Ewe Lambs and Rams, on offer 1000 Breeding Ewes and Ewe Lambs, to inc annual consignment of 275 Mule Ewe Lambs from Jim Goodenough, Davidstowe. SATURDAY 30 th THE ROUNDHOUSE BARN, HOLLYFORD FARM, CREDITON EX17 4DE Complete Dispersal Sale of Machinery & Excellent Sheep handling equipment on behalf of Messrs AH & B Draper. The sale comprises:- International 864 Tractor, Izuzu 2.5l Single Cab Rodeo Pickup, Ifor Williams 12 single-decked Trailer, Ritchie Complete Sheep Handling Pens, Solid Half Circular Race, Holding Pens & Race, 3-way Dividing Gate & Race, George Mudge Shearing Pen including galvanised slatted floor & headstock, Longhorn Battery Shearing Machine, Ram Turnover Crate, Lamb Weigher, large qty. of heavy duty Sheep Hurdles, various sheep feeders, troughs and fencing equipment etc. Full details on the website. Further details

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