First TB restricted calf sale achieves £475 top

Kivells of Holsworthy became the 1st firm of auctioneers to have a dedicated sale of TB restricted calves with a top call of £475 (x2) on behalf of Messrs Martyn of Whitestone, with best heifer calves from Les Heywood of Hartland topping the heifer pens at £300.

Speaking after the sale Kivells calf auctioneer Patrick Dennis said: “It was great to have the 1st sale here at Holsworthy with buyers and vendors present from farms from Somerset to Penzance. Trade was a little patchy in places but with a 93 % clearence the day was enjoyed by everyone.