MONDAY 4 JANUARY 2021 151 BARREN COWS, CULL BULLS & OVER-AGE CLEAN CATTLE (Green Market) Auctioneer : Bernie Hutchinson (07778 164274) Firstly a very happy and healthy new year to all our vendors and buyers. Secondly “wow” what a trade to kick start 2021 it may have been cold as ice outside but the trade ring side was roasting!! Nowhere near enough cows forward for the level of demand and dare I say it many more could have been sold to vendors advantage. Trade hit the dizzy heights of 214p for clean, 196p for sucklers, 175p for dairy and 130p for bulls. The overall market average returned at 127p. 96 Dairy Cows - Blistering trade for all weights, grades and nationalities throughout! Young Norwegian Red raced away to 175p (£1,200.50) for The Dodd Family, Lightwood Green and further cattle to 137p x 2 (£1,112.44 and £1,216.56), 128p (£962.56) and 127p (£990.60). Mrs V.E. Lloyd, Buerton sold black and white to 146p (£1,033.68), R.J. & J.E. Hall, Bellaport cow to 140p (£910.00), Park House Dairy Ltd, Ashley cow to 138p (£869.40), Mr John Haynes & Family, Stone cow to 137p (£835.70), Mr T.G. Ford, Minshull Vernon cows to 135p (£993.60), 134p (£1,047.88) and 129p (£962.34), D.W. Eardley & Partners, Almington cows to 134p (£1,096.12) and W.J. & D.M. Sillito, The Wellings cows to 132p (£982.08) and 128p (£1,152.00) to mention a few. The section average returned at 113p (£734.70). 31 Sucklers - Humble number forward but what a trade with Limousins to 196p (£1,603.28) from Paul & Christine Tippetts, Shifnal and Simmental to 146p (£943.16). A regular Cheshire vendor sold Limousins to 190p (£1,033.60), 169p (£1,122.16) and Angus to 158p (£1,140.76). H. & S. Ormrod, Marchwiel Limousins to 185p (£1,076.70) and 168p (£1,024.80). J.S. & B.M. Vance & Son, Upper Grimmer sold Charolais to 180p (£1,602.00) and Limousin to 169p (£1,206.66) to mention a few. The section average returned at 154p (£1,044.25). 2 Bulls - Limousin to 130p (£1,123.20) from Julian Corfield, Corfield & Aston and Mr K.C. Parker, Rugeley sold Saler to 128p (£1,118.72). The section average returned at 129p (£1,120.90). 22 Clean - Overage Limousin heifer raced away to a staggering 214p (£1,545.08) from Paul & Christine Tippetts, Shifnal. Regular Cheshire vendor sold Limousin to 200p (£1,164.00). Steers topped at 193p (£1,161.86) for Hereford from W.G. Brown & Sons Ltd, Admaston. Black and white steers traded to 150p (£993.00) and 140p (£960.40) from Julian Corfield, Corfield & Aston. Top Av. Top Av. Dairy 175p 113.0p Grade 1 174p 130p Sucklers 196p 154.0p Grade 2 121p 114p Bulls 130p 129.0p Grade 3 110p 107p Clean 214p 142.0p Grade 4 98p 76p

- NEXT RED MARKETS - Monday 11 & 25 January / 8 & 22 February

Sale Commences at 5pm For all cattle including T.B. restricted holdings with a

movement licence from Animal Health direct to slaughter, no six-day rule.

TB RED CALVES Next sales Monday 11 & 25 January at 4pm You Will Need a TB24B License Calves Over 41 Days Will Require a Pre-Movement

Test).

114 PIGS Auctioneer : Ben Baggott (07791 791356) 5 Cull Sows - Short entry and trade very respecta-ble. Best sows good to sell at 50p to 60p topping at 68p from Bar-M Jerseys, Minsterley. More sows needed next sale please. 72 Fat Pigs - Again a short entry and trade good after the Christmas break. More could have been easily sold. Best pigs at 120p to 140p topping at 150p from Mr E.D. Davies, Pendref. Plenty of pigs at 120p to 130p with only a few sorts 80p to 100p. More needed to meet demand please. Top Aver. Top 60kg to 79kg 106.31p 145p £114.55 80kg to 100kg 120.87p 150p £140.65 101+kg 97.66p 126p £129.15 Cull Sows 47.79p 68p £175.46

37 Store & Weaner Pigs - All weaners forward today and trading at £18 to £21 topping at £22 from P. & R. Ravenscroft, Malpas.

- NEXT PIG MARKETS - Monday 18 January / 1 & 15 February at 10.30am

at 10.30am Cull Sows & Boars Followed by Prime Pigs.

233 WEANLINGS Auctioneers : Ben Baggott (07791 791356) & Jonty Cliffe (07595 453306) A good show to kick start the year and a solid trade throughout, but not to the crazy heights that we witnessed on 21st December! Only 17 bulls on offer with best types selling at £450 to £500, topping at £575 for a Blue from V. Williamson & Sons, Austerson, with Herefords to £520 for Mr J.C. Higgins, Tenbury Wells. Continental steers ok to sell with best at £420 to £450 with top price being £510 for a Charolais from Mr J.G. Williams, Nantwich. Natives a real price at £380 to £420, topping at £480 for Mr N.R. Brandon, Sandon.

MARKET DRAYTON MARKET LTD Barbers Auctions report the following trade at Market Drayton Market :-

Continental heifers a super trade with best £450 to £500 with J.W. Cotton & Son, Gratwich selling blues to £630 and £605. The natives would look just as well sold in comparison with strong sorts £380 to £420 with Herefords from K.R. Britton & Son, Norfolk at £465. The next sale is on Monday 18 January at 11.30am, please get in touch with Ben or Jonty whether you are inter-ested in buying or selling.

WEANED BULLS FRIESIAN/HOLSTEIN BRITISH BLUE (4 - AV.£307.50) (7 - AV.£419.29) £360 K.C. Hall & Sons £575 V. Williamson & Sons £290 K.C. Hall & Sons £470 Mr P. Wakeling

ABERDEEN ANGUS HEREFORD (3 - AV.£460.00) (3 - AV.£456.67) £505 Mr J.C. Higgins £520 Mr J.C. Higgins £370 Mr P. Wakeling £480 K.C. Hall & Sons

WEANED STEERS BRITISH BLUE ABERDEEN ANGUS (31 - AV.£431.13) (8 - AV.£364.38) £470 R.W. Adams & Son £430 K.C. Hall & Sons £460 R.W. Adams & Son £380 Mr M.P. Barker

HEREFORD CHAROLAIS (8 - AV.£473.75) (2 - AV.£492.50) £480 Mr N.R. Brandon £510 Mr J.G. Williams £470 Mr N.R. Brandon £475 K.C. Hall & Sons

LIMOUSIN FRIESIAN/HOLSTEIN x 1 (5 - AV.£366.00) £460 R.W. Adams & Son £460 K.C. Hall & Sons £380 Mr J.R. Drinkall

WEANED HEIFERS BRITISH BLUE ABERDEEN ANGUS (61 - AV.£429.59) (47 - AV.£334.47) £630 J.W. Cotton & Son £430 K.R. Britton & Son £605 J.W. Cotton & Son £400 R.W. Adams & Son

HEREFORD SIMMENTAL (12 - AV.£375.83) (23 - AV.£354.57) £465 K.R. Britton & Son £390 HF.&J.Langley&Ptns £445 Mr N.R. Brandon £375 HF.&J.Langley&Ptns

LIMOUSIN SHORTHORN x 2 (11 - AV.£318.64) £330 Mr J.M. Foxley £425 K.C. Hall & Sons £405 Mr J.M. Foxley

STABILISER x 1 CHAROLAIS x 1 £360 Mr J.M. Foxley £380 Mr J.G. Williams

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to 220p (£1,267.20), 202p (£1,264.52) etc, F.S. & M.J. Heath, Pipe Gate Limousins to 230p (£1,380.00) and 220p (£1,320.00) and distant travellers The Barker Family, Ditton Prior saw their bulls to 224p twice (£1,397.76 and £1,384.32) and 219p (£1,414.74). In the lump A. Rees & Son, Caereinion saw their Limousin return £1,487.20 to mention a few. Natives sold to 215p (£1,358.80) for Angus from Mr Michael Ratcliffe, Cross Hill. Drayton specials saw black and whites to 188p (£1,171.24) from The Dean Family, Roughley. The section average returned at 180p (£1,076.72). 41 Steers - Nowhere near enough especially with returning face and a new account operating! Super star quality saw Mr Brian Taylor & Family, Scholar Green Limousin selling to 266p (£1,509.60). Mr Chris Longton, Hatton Hall Blue to 246p (£1,357.92). In the lump Mr John Lutner & Family, Hinstock Blue grossed £1,519.84. Native breeds saw Angus to 213p (£1,337.64) from R.H. Gregory & Co, Ash Hall. The section average returned at 208p (£1,298.88). 62 Heifers - Very similar script to the steers and demand totally outstripping demand. Mr Chris Longton, Hatton Hall dominated the podium with his run of Continental heifers to 269p (£1,468.74), 267p (£1,463.16), 261p (£1,310.22), 240p (£1,300.80) and 231p (£1,284.36). Ed & Dianne Nelson, Warmingham Limousin sold to 251p (£1,310.22). Distant travellers Mr Owain Burns & Family, Melin-Y-Wig saw Limousin to 248p (£1,284.56), 234p twice (£1,249.45 and £1,202.76) and Mr Brian Taylor & Family, Scholar Green sold Limousin to 244p (£1,288.32) to mention a few. Native types saw Angus to 228p (£1,486.56) from Mr C.E. Blake, Rhosmadog Ruabon. The section average returned at 208p (£1,196.75).

51 DAIRY CATTLE Auctioneers : Gwilym Richards (07768 020393), Jason Brown (07774 816384) & Katy (07956 228495)

£2,000 For Best Heifers The best heifers sold to another very good trade with two from Mr Liam Phillips, Llanymynech, making £2,000 each. Geoff & Jean Williams, Hay-On-Wye sold two at £1,900 each and Mr Chris Rutter, Delamere at £1,850. Trade was very selective with only the best attracting spirited bidding with no quality on the whole and being of the standards before the festive season. Cows sold to £1,500.

Averages: First Quality Heifers £2,000 Top Ten Heifers £1,826 Forty Three Heifers (all in) £1,304 Eight Cows (all in) £1,218

Final Reminder For Sale Here Tomorrow Friday 8 January at 10.30am for JP. & DM. Davies at Drayton

Market - Genuine Dispersal Sale of the Entire Herd 300 Crossbred Dairy Cattle.

138 STORE CATTLE Auctioneer : Ben Baggott (07791 791356) A warm welcome back to everyone and a happy new year. Just a nice little entry forward and trade very strong for the first sale back. Plenty of demand for all commodities with strong forward yarding cattle very much in demand as feeders look to refill sheds after the break. Small show of Friesians trading at mainly £600 to £700 topping at £735 from D.M. & P.J. Kinsey, Wettenhall. Many more needed please. Yarding cattle a joy to sell and many more needed to

meet demand. Best all over £1,000 topping at £1,380 for Blue steers. A total of thirty-three cattle over £1,000 today just showing the level of demand. Best cattle at 180p to 210p with some of the very best getting to over 220p/kg. Only a few farming and younger sorts about today but great demand. A lovely run of Blues from Marsh Farms, Stanton-On-Hine-Heath. Traded at £660 for young Blue steers. Plenty of cattle booked for the forthcoming weeks - all enquires to Ben 07791 791356. Steers Breed Price Weight Vendor Friesian £735.00 498kg D.M. & P.J. Kinsey Friesian £690.00 450kg D.M. & P.J. Kinsey Blonde £975.00 474kg L.C. Davies & Son British Blue £1,380.00 696kg Watson & Sons British Blue £1,260.00 614kg Watson & Sons British Blue £1,080.00 474kg Mr R. Darlington British Blue £660.00 300kg Marsh Farms Angus £1,220.00 586kg Old Hall Fm Prime B. Hereford £1,100.00 547kg T.O. & G.O. Lewis Limousin £1,150.00 520kg AG. &H. Barnett&Son

Heifers Breed Price Weight Vendor British Blue £1,150.00 572kg R.T. Smith & Son British Blue £1,14.00 570kg R.W. & W.M. Heath British Blue £1,000.00 491kg Mr R. Darlington Angus £770.00 398kg Mr Adam Hollinshead Hereford £1,000.00 534kg T.O. & G.O. Lewis Hereford £950.00 503kg AG. &H. Barnett&Son Simmental £1,100.00 585kg A.P. & L.M. Day Simmental £950.00 503kg AG.&H. Barnett&Son Simmental £840.00 470kg AG.&H. Barnett&Son Limousin £995.00 481kg AG.&H. Barnett&Son Limousin £985.00 474kg AG.&H. Barnett&Son

1,304 PRIME HOGGETTS Auctioneer : Mark Jones (07813 625787) The only grumble came today from the buyers who required more lambs. A fantastic trade throughout for all weights and grades returning an overall market average of 253p. More required next week please — notify Mark of entries please. Lights hit 246p for 29kgs to return £71.34 for S.J. & S.P. Harper, Onecote. Standards hit 326p for 32.5kgs to return £105.95 for B. Lawton & Son, Weston Jones. Others as follows :- 38.1kgs (260p) £110.49 Mr S.R. Scott, 38.8kgs (285p) £110.56 B. Lawton & Son, 35.1kgs (281p) £98.63 M. & L. Gibson, 39kgs (279p) £108.81 Mr E.J. Ashley, 35kgs (276p) £96.60 B. Lawton & Son, 35kgs (274p) £95.90 Mr R.T. Williams, 35.3kgs (269p) £94.96 B. Lawton & Son, 36.2kgs (267p) £96.65 D.A. Lea & Son, 36.7kgs (263p) £96.52 Massie Farms. Mediums raced away to 292p for 39.5kgs to return £115.34 for G.V. & J.A. Hardman, Shrawardine who had a further run as follows:- 41.4kgs (285p) £117.99, 44kgs (279p) £122.76 and 42kgs (277p) £116.34. Other notable prices :- £121.52 (43.4kgs) Mr J. Hulme, £117.30 (42.5kgs) G.H. Davies Holdings, £116.42 (45.3kgs) Mr J. Reynolds

and £114.21 (45.5kgs) G.H. Davies Holdings just to mention a few. Heavies hit 280p for 46kgs to return £128.80 for Mr I. Booth, Haslington who had a further pen of 46.1kgs achieving 270p to return £124.47. Top price in the lump was £130.00 for 50kgs from B. Lawton & Son, Weston Jones. Others prices as follows :- £141.60 (59kgs) Mr J. Reynolds, £133.44 (55.6kgs) Miss J. Yardley, £127.71 (49.5kgs) Mr I. Booth, £127.40 (49kgs) Mr S.R. Scott, £124.32 (48kgs) G.V & J.A. Hardman, £121.13 (47.5kgs) Mr I. Booth, £124.30 (55kgs) A.J. Warner & Son, £123.05 (53.5kgs) Mr R.T. Williams, £121.11 (45.7kgs) S.R. Scott. More required next week please.

Sold Av. Premium 208 261p Prime 989 251p Others 107 209p

Lambs Graded :- Lights to 246p (£73.14) average 223p (£63.33). Standards to 326p (£110.58) average 257p (£93.59). Mediums to 292p (£122.76) average 255p (£108.38). Heavies to 280p (£141.60) average 249p (£118.99).

305 BUTCHERS EWES Auctioneer : Mark Jones (07813 625787) Ewes sold to a fantastic trade throughout topping at £165.00 for Texel Ewes from Mrs R. Evans, Drayton and rams to £135.00 for Texel ram from Mr D. Ravenscroft, Croxton, an overall market average of £93.86. Goats to £95.00 from Park Hall Farm Enterprises, Whittington. Light ewes traded £40 to £58, plain ewes £60 to £75, cutting ewes £80 to £92 and heavies £95 to £110.

Special Entry of Store Sheep Next Week Wednesday 13 January

Sale Of Approx 70 Suffolk and Texel In-Lamb Ewes (Flock Ages) In-lamb to Beltex & Charollais Rams/

Lambing Early February to be sold approx 10.30am.

Store Lambs Required Weekly - Due to increased Demand - thank you.

497 CALVES Auctioneer : Jonty Cliffe (07595 453306) The first sale of 2021 and what a way to start the year with a very pleasing trade all round. We’ve seen competitive bidding at its best today with buyers fighting it out for all grades of calves! 2021 has seen the start of the Arla 360 Contract, please can all Arla Producers please ensure that you notify us and make it clear on your entry form that you are an Arla producer to ensure that we can provide you with the service that the Arla 360 Contract requires. Now to trade, a superb start for the Friesians with a strong average of £51. Rearers on fire selling to £188 for Mr J.W. Wright, Knutsford. Best types £90 to £140 and medium rearers at £60 to £80, smalls £30 to £50. The Native bulls a solid trade with best types £200 plus. It’s unlikely that the top price today will be beaten all year with a 33 day old Angus selling for £405 from Mr K. Pugh, Bronington. Herefords sold to £255 for £255 for P.D. & T. Lokier, Lyneal. Best bulls £200 to £250, mediums at £140 to £180 and smalls from £80 to £130. The Continental bulls on fire with several buying accounts in operation for all shapes and sizes! The best sold to £425 for a Blue from J.R. Hockenhull & Sons, Crudgington. Limousins sold to £380 for Mr D. Parry, Wrexham and Simmentals to £360 for Mr D. Swinson,

“NEW SALE ANNOUNCEMENT” TB Restricted ORANGE MARKET

For All Types of Cattle For Further Finishing (Calves, Weanlings, Stores)

First Sale THURSDAY 14 JANUARY Sale at 3pm All Enquires & Details From Ben 07791 791356

Rushton. Best bulls £300 to £360, mediums at £240 to £290 and smalls at £160 to £220 only very smalls £100 plus. The native heifers continue to be a fantastic trade as many more could have been sold today! The Herefords have been in huge demand today with eleven over £200 topping at £250 for DRK Agriculture, Macclesfield. Angus selling to £188 for G.H. & J. Cork, Oakhanger. Mediums at £90 to £130 and smalls at £50 to £80. Continental heifers another fine trade with anything shapey over £200! Top price was a Blue at £345 from TS & AE Hartley, Knutsford. Simmentals to £310 for Mrs J.E. Milner, Stoke-on-Trent. Best types have been £250 to £300. Mediums at £180 to £240 and smalls at £130 to £160. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you’re buying or selling, we are happy to help. Enquiries to Ben or Jonty

BULL CALVES FRIESIAN/HOLSTEIN BRITISH BLUE (72 - AV.£50.85) (82 - AV.£249.01) £188 Mr J.W. Wright £425 J.R. Hockenhull&Sons £145 Mr R.C. Jones £385 Harper Adams Un.

ABERDEEN ANGUS BROWN SWISS (43 - AV.£157.98) (3 - AV.£130.00) £405 N.E.C. Pugh £145 Mr R.C. Jones & 2 £270 Mr F.J. Bailey £100 Mr R.L. Latham

OTH HEREFORD (6 - AV.£38.67) (29 - AV.£161.48) £72 C.D. & S E. Malkin £255 Mr P.D.T. Lokier £55 C.D. & S E. Malkin £250 DRK Agriculture

CHAROLAIS SIMMENTAL (2 - AV.£270.00) (18 - AV.£225.39) £275 R. & Y.M. Moss&Son £360 Mr D. Swinson £265 R. & Y.M. Moss&Son £355 Mr D. Swinson

LIMOUSIN FLECKVIEH x 1 (8 - AV.£286.88) £165 Moreton Wood Fm Ltd £380 Mr D.O. Parry LUING x 1 £375 AD.&M.T. Barber £202 G. Green & Son

MONTBELIARDE x 1 STABILISER x 1 £120 V. Williamson & Sons £150 Mr R.C. Jones

HEIFER CALVES FRIESIAN/HOLSTEIN BRITISH BLUE (2 - AV.£64.50) (93 - AV.£197.88) £115 Mr R.C. Jones £345 T.S. & A.E. Hartley £14 Harper Adams Un. £320 DRK Agriculture

ABERDEEN ANGUS HEREFORD (54 - AV.£93.61) (45 - AV.£129.51) £188 G.H. & J. Cork £250 DRK Agriculture £155 J.O. Jones & Partners £238 R.J. & R.H. Gadsbey

CHAROLAIS SIMMENTAL (3 - AV.£270.00) (29 - AV.£194.66) £270 R. & YM.Moss&Son £310 Mrs J.E. Milner £270 R. & YM.Moss&Son £250 J.R. Ward & Sons

LIMOUSIN MONTBELIARDE x 1 (3 - AV.£186.00) £120 Halton Farms Ltd £240 Mr N.E.C. Pugh £170 MW.&JM. Trevor-Jones

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FOR SALE 200 x Round Bales of Barley Straw

Fodder Beet Contact Mark 07813 625787.

Quantity of Round Bale Haylage

Contact 01952 541250 Area Ellerdine.

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LIVESTOCK MARKET GREEN MARKET – EVERY WEDNESDAY

FAT STOCK, STORE STOCK, DAIRIES & CALVES 450 to 600 Calves 8.30am - Auctioneers Ben Baggott &

Jonty Cliffe 1,500 to 3,000 Lambs, Cull Ewes & Store Sheep 9.15am -

Auctioneer Mark Jones 40 to 50 Dairy Cattle 10.30am - Gwilym Richards & Jason

Brown 120 to 250 Bulls & Clean Cattle 11am - Auctioneer Bernie

Hutchinson 120 to 250 Store Cattle at 12.30pm - Auctioneer Ben

Baggott.

ORANGE MARKET Thursday 14 January & 18 February at 3pm

at Market Drayton Market.

DEDICATED BARREN COW & OTM SALE Every Monday Evening at 5pm

Monday 18 January / 1 & 15 February GREEN Market Monday 11 & 25 January / 8 & 22 February RED Market

Alternate Green to Red Weekly 10 to 15 Buyers In Attendance

All Grades, Weights & Nationality of Cattle Required Young Feeding Cows Required on Green Markets.

EVERY RED MARKET : Sale of TB Restricted Calves 4pm

(TB24B License/Pre-Movement Test For Calves Over 41 Days Old).

DAIRY YOUNGSTOCK SALE Monday 1 February/1 March at 10am

at Market Drayton Market.

PIG SALE Fortnightly Sale Monday 18 January / Monday 1 & 15 February at 10.30am

Cull Sows & Boars Followed by Prime Pigs & Store Pigs.

MONTHLY WEANLING SALES Monday at 18 January / 1 & 15 February 11.30am

STORE CATTLE SALES Every Wednesday at 12.30pm

Weekly Seasonal Entries 120 to 250 Per Week Special Sales Running in Conjunction

with Our Weekly Sales.

‘SELL LIVE & THRIVE AT MARKET DRAYTON MARKET’ Market Drayton Agriculture Centre 01630 652926

Bernie Hutchinson 07778 164274, Mark Jones 07813 625787 Ben Baggott 07791 791356 & Jonty Cliffe 07595 453306

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