Cattle fair a success

A very successful November store cattle fair took place at Welshpool Livestock Market on Tuesday, November 20, with a catalogue entry of 446 store cattle on offer.

Top price of 156p/kg was achieved for a seven-month old Charolais-cross bull weighing 320kg presented by H. A. and D. J. Jones Willows, which was bought by C. J. Longton of Warrington.

Top-price steer was 155p/kg for a limousin-cross weighing 310kg presented by J. A. Williams, Llechwedd Derys. Top price heifer was presented by F. J. Owens and Co, Lletygynfach and achieved 147p/kg.

Other leading prices:

Steers: Limousin-cross (three)151p/kg, 200kg, R. J. Lunt, Planfa; Limousin-cross (two)149p/kg, 375kg, J. A. Williams, Llechwedd Derys; Limousin-cross (three) 147p/kg, 333kg, J. A. Williams, Llechwedd Derys; Blonde A'quataine-cross (one) 146p/kg, 330kg, F. J. Owens and Co, Lletygynfach; Limousin-cross (two) 141p/kg, 415kg, R. J. Jones & Co Tymawr.

Heifers: Limousin-cross (two) 133p/kg, 440kg, J. J. Price and Co, The Farm; Limousin-cross (two) 132p/kg, 370kg, C. E. Jones, Penygelli; Blonde A'quataine-cross (one) 131p/kg, 360kg, J. F. Owens and Co Lletygynfach; Limousin-six (six) 128p/kg, 375kg, D. C. Roberts, Dolfriog; Limousin-cross (one) 126p/kg, 410kg, J. A.Williams, Llechwedd Derys.