Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday May 5th (From Western Telegraph)

Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday May 5th

Ms Dai Lewis Auctioneers mart report as follows: Another good entry forward in all sections (1104). Lambs maintained a steady run throughout for all weight ranges. Hoggetts again held their ground for the time of year. Culls sold to another brisk trade for all sorts. The special entry of ewe Hoggetts sold to an extremely fast run, with purchasers very happy with their quality lots.

Lambs: Light max £120.60, av £120.60; Standard £163.30, £147.70; Medium £156.20, £145.70; Heavy £139.10, £132.20; Overall av £146.60 p/kg.

Leading prices: £163.30, £158.10 - Mr Bowen, Brynteilo, Penybont, Trelech; £162.80, etc.- Mr Morris, Nantyrhelygan Fach, Eglwyswrw, Crymych; £156.20, £147.60 - Mr Williams, Trehwl, Bronwydd, Carmarthen; £153.30, £147.20, etc. - Mr Williams, Twmpath, Talog, Carmarthen; £153.20, £131.90 - Mr Evans, Bronwydd, Coedybryn, Llandysul; £153 - Mr Francis, Pantyhebog, Felindre, Llandysul; £152.60, etc. - Mr Jones, Eithinduon Uchaf, Meidrim; £152.50 - Ms Jones, Tygwyn Ferwig, Cardigan; £152.40, £150.20 - Mr Owens, Cill-llech; £151.70 - Mr Lloyd, Felin Pentrecwrt, Llandysul; £151.40 - Mr Grota, Derlwyn, Penparc, Cardigan; £150.70, £148.70 - Mr Jones, Llyn, Blaenycoed.

Hoggetts: Superlight max £113.40, av £112.70; Light £118.70, £111.30; Standard £117.10, £114.20; Medium £123.10, £113.60; Heavy £113.60, £111.70; Others £100.30, £98.10; Overall av £113.20 p/kg.

Leading prices: £123, £115.80 - Mr Brace, Rhiwlas, Trimsaran, Llanelli; £120.40 - Ms George, Penwernddu, Boncath; £120.40 - Mr Linfoot, Bigni Mwnt, Cardigan; £118.70, £115.10 - Mr Williams, Meinigwynion Fach, Gorsgoch, Llanybydder; £117.90, £117.70, £113.50, etc. - Mr Davies, Crugmor, Penparc; £117.10 - Mr Davies, Plas Troedyraur, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn; £116.50, £116.10, £114.80, £113.60, etc. - Mr Jones, Pantydefaid, Prengwyn, Llandysul; £114.40, £114.20, etc. - Ms Jones, Tygwyn Ferwig. Ewe Hoggetts: Overall av £61.50; Top £72 - Mr James, Eldon, Cilgerran, Cardigan. Ewe and Lamb Couples: Overall av £70.17; Top £73 - Mr Jones, Gorlan, Pantybwlch, Newcastle Emlyn.

Culls: Ewe: Overall av £35.28; £52, £45.50, £43, £39 - Ms Davies, Brynawel, Brynhoffnant, Llandysul; £47.50, £40.50, etc. - Ms Davies, Mount Pleasant, Treffgarne, Haverfordwest; £47.50 - Ms Davies, Rhandir, Tremain, Cardigan; £43, £40 - Mr Leaney, Cruglas, Synod Inn; £39.50 - Ms Jones, Argoed Isaf, Henllan, Llandysul.

Rams: Overall av £37; £50 - Mr Francis, Pantyrhebog, Felindre; £50 - Mr Williams, Parcyperson, Llwyndrain, Llanfyrnach; £45 - Mr Jones, Blaenbowi, Capel Iwan; £45 - Mr Morton, 20 Rhyd Fach, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron; £44 - Mr Davies, Plas Troedyraur, Beulah.