Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, May 31st (From Western Telegraph)

Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, May 31st

Messrs Dai Lewis Auctioneers report a seasonal entry forward in all sections, with producers taking advantage of the dry weather to catch up on harvesting duties.

Cows and Calves sold to a brisk run for all sorts. Store Cattle and Weaned Calves sold to another fast run with quality for the smaller cattle being varied.

The more forward cattle were of a better class this time and were much in demand but in less supply.

Cows and Calves ov av £570. Leading prices: £755, £520 Messrs Davies, Alltgoch, Brynhoffnant, Llandysul; £665, £590 Messrs Jones, Blaencwmerwydd, Horeb, Llandysul; £545 Mr Lewis, Blaenffos Farm, Blaenffos, Boncath.

Store Cattle breed report: Steers: Friesian max £470, av £283; Welsh Black £554, £554; Hereford £300, £300; Charolais £635, £462; Simmental £358, £358; Limousin £718, £476; Blonde £550, £485; Belgian Blue £658, £482; South Devon £570, £466.

Heifers: Hereford £320, £234; Charolais £465, £372; Simmental £296, £282; Limousin £567, £323; Belgian Blue £472, £346; South Devon £398, £398; Angus £358, £358.

Leading prices: Steers on av £437; £718, £690, £668, £635 (3), £598, £568 (2) Mr Jones, Brynesgur, Maesycrugiau, Pencader; £648 Mr Kennett, Penrallt, Tresaith, Cardigan; £638, £578, £518 Mr Davies, Castle Hill, Dihewyd, Lampeter; £635 (2) Mr Jones, Rhydowen, Pontsian, Llandysul; £632 (4), £612, etc. Miss Thomas, Beiliglas, Llanarthney, Carmarthen; £570, £498 (3), etc. Mr Rayner, Penwenallt, Cwm Cou, Newcastle Emlyn.

Heifers on av £330; £567 Mr Jones, Brynesgur, Maesycrugiau; £515 Mr Davies, Castle Hill, Dihewyd, Lampeter; £480 Mr Francis, Pantyrhebog, Felindre, Llandysul; £472 Messrs Jones, Blaencwmerwydd, Horeb, Llandysul; £465 Mr Cooper, Gilfachwith, Horeb, Llandysul; £465, £440, £398 Mr Griffiths, Gelligynnar Isaf, Felindre; £395 Mr Sisto, Rhydyrhaearn, Talgarreg, Llandysul; £394 (5) Mr James, Bronyglyn, Glynarthen, Llandysul; £392 (3) Messrs James, Bryngolau, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn.