Newcastle Emlyn, Thursday, March 17th (From Western Telegraph)

Newcastle Emlyn, Thursday, March 17th

Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: An increased entry in all sections (1543). New season lambs saw an increased demand in readiness for the Easter trade.

Hoggetts maintained a firm run for all categories, as did stores. Culls continue to hold at their recent strong levels, but with quality being varied.

An increased show of Ewe and Lamb couples sold to a strong trade, taking into account that the majority of ewes were aged.

New Season Lambs: Standard max £147, av £139.40; Medium £142, £134.60; Overall av: £137.30 p/kg.

Leading prices: £147, £146.10 - Mr Bowen, Brynteilo, Penybont, Carmarthen; £142 - Mr Davies, Clungwyn, Hermon, Cynwyl Elfed; £139.20 - Mr Williams, Parcyperson, Llwyndrain, Llanfyrnach; £136.30 - Mr Vooght, Blaenffos, Newcastle Emlyn; £135.60, £121.40 - Mr James, 1 Green Park, Cynwyl Elfed; £134 - Mr Jenkins, Brohedydd, Pennant, Aberaeron; £125 - Mr Jones, Nantglas Uchaf, Llanpumsaint, Carmarthen.

Hoggetts: Superlight max £51.20, av £51.20; Light £106.40, £100; Standard £119.40, £107.50; Medium £120.90, £112.70; Heavy £114.40, £109.90; Others £100.50, £94.20; Overall av: £110.50 p/kg.

Leading prices: £120.90 - Messrs Davies, Mount Pleasant, Treffgarne, Haverfordwest; £120.40, £116.20, 3115.30, £115.10, £113.30, £113.20, £112.90, £112.80, etc. - Mr Andrew Davies; £119.40 - Messrs Davies, Tygwyn, Bridell, Cardigan; £114.40 - Mr James, 1 Green Park, Cynwyl Elfed; £114.10 - Mr Jones, Penparc, Rhydlewis, Llandysul; £113.90 (3), £113.40, £113.10, £112.80 (2), £112.60 (2), 3112.40 (2), etc. - Messrs Morris, Castell Malgwyn, Llechryd, Cardigan; £113.70 (2) - Mr Evans, Dyffryn Brodyn, Blaenwaun, Whitland; £113.40 - Mr Jones, Nantglas Uchaf, Llanpumsaint; £110.30, £109.50, £107.90, £107.80 (2), £106.80, etc. - Mr Owen, 22 Crugyn Dimai, Rhydyfelin, Aberystwyth. Store Hogs: Overall av £35.75; Top £50.60 - Mr Turnock, Glyncoch Uchaf, Bancyffordd, Llandysul.

Culls: Ewes: Overall av £27.80. Leading prices: £51.80 - Mr Williams, Terbwl, Bronwydd, Carmarthen; £46, £37.50 - Mrs Flinn, Chancery, Bridell, Cardigan; £41.50, £37 (2), £36 - Messrs Davies, Trefaes Fawr, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn; £36.50 - Miss Davies, Pembroke Stud, St Dogmaels, Cardigan; £36 - Mr Thomas, Maesyrhedydd, Llanfihangel ar Arth, Pencader; £35 - Mr Bowen, Blaenparsel, Talog, Carmarthen.

Rams: Overall av £33.13; £35 - Messrs Davies, Trefaes Fawr, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn; £34, £30 - Mr Jones, Penparc, Rhydlewis; £33.50 - Messrs Davies, Taiau Bach, Llanpumsaint.

Ewe and Lamb Couples: Overall av £50; Top £70 - Mr Thomas, Maesyrhedydd, Llanfihangel ar Arth.