Sedgemoor stores sees strong demand

Sedgemoor auction centre, Somerset Store cattle supplies remained tight at Saturday’s (28 January) sale, with buyers wondering whether more stock was available. In all, 501 head went under the hammer, with steers averaging ÂŁ816 a head and heifers ÂŁ756. “This could be the year to sell early as ‘closer the grass, cheaper the bullock’ might be the situation,” said auctioneer Robert Venner. “It will all depend on numbers.” A well-fleshed Charolais steer topped the day at ÂŁ1,250, with a Limousin heifer peaking at ÂŁ1,060.


Dairy cattle sold well, with a super pedigree heifer reaching ÂŁ2,360. Top-quality heifers averaged ÂŁ2,040, with best cows settling at ÂŁ1,970. Trade for stirks was similarly electric, with steers averaging ÂŁ549 and heifers ÂŁ492.


 


 


 


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