The total stock was 1429 head.
Greenslade Taylor Hunt report good trades leading into Christmas.
(56) UTM & (24) OTM Prime Cattle Greenslade Taylor Hunt report a medium entry of 80 prime cattle met a firm trade, despite talk of falling deadweight quotes. Top was 211.5ppk for a very smart Limousin steer (600kg & FA) from J & S Vinnicombe & Son, Exeter, who sold another similar (575kg) at 210ppk. 700kg Limousin steer at 200ppk from R & G Speed, Axminster, who sold another at 190.5ppk (741kg). Blue steers at 192 (674kg & FA) and 189.5ppk (620kg) from JM Cload & Partners; 191ppk (588kg & FA) from SER Hunt, Kilve; 190ppk (681kg & FA) FG Payne Sons, Wellington; 189ppk (510kg & FA) SJ Govier, Crediton and 189ppk (649kg & FA) Ben Payne, Wellington.
The total stock was 5203 head.
Greenslade Taylor Hunt report pedigree Simmental cow and calf at 5000gns.
64 DAIRY CATTLE Greenslade Taylor Hunt report an entry made up of mainly milkers saw another excellent trade for all types. Overall the quality was not up to last week’s levels resulting in fewer over £2000. Older cows were harder to sell whilst young cows attracted a lot of interest. Top price was an impressive £2350 for a powerful 2½ year old Lydace heifer entered by R Puddy & Son, who had others to £1780. Two quality non pedigree heifers to £2120 and £2100 from JWO Marsh & Partners; £1920 GJ & FL Robertson; £1920 A Ractliffe; £1900 Lawrence & Tapp; £1840 (2x) Snook Ltd and £1800 P Snell.