Ringside at Newton Abbot, Devon
The end of season sale of suckled calves and younger store cattle attracted a large variation in size and breeds last Wednesday (5 December). “There was a large attendance of local farmers wishing to top up their number of cattle, resulting in strong competitive bidding,” said Rendell’s auctioneer Peter Farnsworth.
Young South Devon steers sold to £985, with Aberdeen Angus steers peaking at £1,000 apiece. Suckled calves topped at £640 for South Devon steers, with Friesians at £130 and Charolais crossbreds £425-£500. Charolais heifers fetched £360-£462, with South Devons ranging from £470 to £690.
Prime South Devon bulls sold from 169p/kg to 175p/kg, with Limousin heifers at 160p/kg. Limousin cull cows topped at 145p/kg, with South Devons at 80-134p/kg.
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