Holsworthy Livestock Market Report
Author's summary: Holsworthy market report for October 15.
Market Overview
The Holsworthy market reported a similar entry and a strong trade for all good meat lambs, with 45-46kg lambs selling to a premium.
Top Prices
- 316ppkg for a pen of 46.2kgs from C Littlejohns of Burny Cottage, Hartland
- 315ppkg from Mark Dymond of Hollick, Yarnscombe for 46kgs, £145
- 315ppkg from Mike Down of Whitsley Barton for 43kgs at £135.50
- Top price of £156 from Messrs Bolt & Moore of Torrington
Ewes
- Suffolk x ewes topped at £152 from OVG Dennis & Son of South Tawton
- Texel ewes to £151 from R May of Henford, Ashwater
- Mules to £148
- Grazing ewes between £90 & £115
Lambs
A mixed entry of quality, with framed lambs being very much sought after.