J. J. MORRIS reports: Another good entry of 1289 head in the sheep section and 44 calves. Prime hoggets sold on par with national trends. A mixed entry of store lambs sold to a maximum of £64.20. The cull ewe trade was again very slow, with the buyers very selective in their bidding. The calf section again sold well.

Prime hoggets (1194): Standard maximum 178.4, average 172.7; medium maximum 180.5, average 174.5; heavy maximum 178.2, average 170.1; others maximum 157.8, average 148.9.

Overall average 173.9p/kg. Top prices 180.5, 179.2, Williams, Pengwern Uchaf, Cenarth; 178.5, Willett, Nantycastell, Cynwyl Elfed; 178.4, Morris, Pencwarre, Llechryd; 178.2, 177, Miles, Gwili Vale, Pontarsais; 178.2, Morris, Castell Malgwyn, Llechryd; 178.2, Robb, Parctwad, Llechryd; 177.7, Jenkins, Pantrhodyn, Brongest; 177.7, Williams, Nantgwynfynydd Uchaf, Oakford; 177.6, Davies, Cwmarch, Ffostrasol; 177.3, Davies, Blaeniago, Croeslan; 177, Evans, Penrallt, Llantood; 177, Notley, Weirglodd, St. Dogmaels; 177, Thomas, Ffynnonau Gleision, Boncath.

Store lambs (63): £64.20, Owen, Pantgwyn, Llanychaer; £63.50, Barrow, Craig-y-Fuwch, Penrherber; £59, Blethyn, Gelly, Hebron; £57.50, £52.50, Davies, Treginnis Uchaf, St. Davids.

Cull ewes: Overall average £47. Leading prices: £60, £51, £50, James, Newton East, Wolfscastle; £52.50, Davies, Cwmporthman, Blaenporth; £52.50, Davies, Treginnis Uchaf, St. Davids; £50, Evans, Esgair Newydd, Bettws Ifan; £50, Jones, Nantymawr, Llangrannog.

Calves: £290 (British Blue), James, Trefach, Nevern; £278 (Simmental), Evans, Neuadd, New Quay; £278, £272 (Limousin), Jenkins, Trefach, Pontfaen; £232 (British Blue), Jenkins & Rees, Trefere Fawr, Penparc; £220 (British Blue) Evans, Penrhiw, Llanwnda.