Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, January 11th (From Western Telegraph)

Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, January 11th

Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A seasonal number forward (85) taking into account the inclement weather conditions, and uncertainty regarding how prices be reflected post CAP reforms.

A large crowd gathered, and witnessed a brisk run throughout for both steers and heifers, with quality being varied, and less in weight than normally presented. Prior entry desirable for the next mart on January 25th to the Llandysul Office.

Cows and Calves - max and av £425. In Calf - £355.

Store Cattle Breed Report Simmental steers max £402 av £289; heifers max and av £200. Limousin steers max £472, av £302; heifers max £428, av £325. Charolais heifers max £435, av £385. Blonde heifers max and av £382. Belgian Blue heifers max £440, av £322. Murray Grey heifers max and av £225.

Steers Overall Average £340 £472 (2) Messrs Phillips, Pantgwyn Bach, Tegryn, Llanfyrnach; £455 Mr Jones, Nantygragen, Dolgran, Pencader; £402 Mr Parr, Carne, Penrherber, Newcastle Emlyn; £370 (3) etc Messrs Haines, Ffynnonewydd, Llwyndafydd, New Quay; £360 (3) Messrs Cockroft, Nantgoch, Hermon, Cynwyl Elfed.

Heifers Overall Average £330 £440, £430 Mr Charles, Aberglwydeth, New Inn, Pencader; £435 (2) Mr Davies, Tygoch, Dihewyd, Lampeter; £428 (3) Messrs Phillips, Pantgwyn Bach???, Tegryn; £420, £382 etc Mr Jones, Pengallt, Coedybryn, Llandysul; £400 Mr Thomas, Gorllwyn Uchaf, Cwmduad, Carmarthen.