HeyJaredSusan Myles
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Suckled and weaned calves sees unprecedented demand in the sale ring (opens the original)
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A reduction in the national herd and the value in beef may have had a knock-on effect on the current suckled and weaned calf trade. Both beef and dairy bred calves are seeing unprecedented demand in the sale ring with rearers particularly valuing younger bred calves to suit their needs. For some it’s the lack of calves forward to meet demand which is pushing the prices up. Livestock auctioneer at C and D Auctions, Dumfries, Robert Weir described the current trade as ‘intense’ Mr Weir highlighted
Riding the momentum of Blackface breeding and pushing for progress at Tinnis (opens the original)
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Nestled in the heart of the Yarrow Valley, Blackface sheep are part of the core heritage of Tinnis Farm and the McClymont family. It was Sam’s grandfather – also Sam – who came to the farm in 1947. Rented from Buccleugh Estates, this long-term tenancy is now managed by Sam McClymont and sons Will and Scott. The family run 1200 pure Blackface ewes and a further 1000 Blackie ewes that are crossed. The latter are evenly split between holdings at Lower Greenhill, a farm that was initially rented sin
Logie Durno tops Kelso cross-breds and Charollais rings at £5200 and £3400 (opens the original)
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Top price amongst the cross-breds was £5200 paid for a three-quarter Texel shearling from the Ingram family – Willie and Carole, sons Gregor and Bruce and daughter Amy, from Logie Durno, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. The tup which is sired by Empire Gladiator, a £30,000 purchase at Builth Wells and out of a home-bred ewe, was purchased by Paul Amphlett, Tawelfa, Pytingwyn, Brecon. Second top price was £3600 paid for a Beltex cross Charollais shearling from Jonathan Wales and family’s Thackwood flock
Strong breeding sales and a steady prime trade cements confidence in sheep (opens the original)
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Commercial sheep producers are reaping the rewards of a reduced national flock with improved prices for breeding females and a steady trade for finished lambs, albeit affected an influx of leaner entries. Prime sheep value are up on the year, however, an increased number of smaller, unfinished lambs are affecting overall averages through the sale rings according to those in the know. At Lanark Mart, Lawrie and Symington auctioneer, Archie Hamilton said prime lambs are around 15-20p per kg dearer
Sheep farmers urged to ensure ewes are in tip-top condition for tupping (opens the original)
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Maximising output through the sale of healthy and viable lambs is a key determinant of profitability for every sheep enterprise. The approach to tupping and through in to early pregnancy is therefore a key period in the lambing calendar. Grass growth so far this year is similar to last year and will be impacted by the lack of rainfall, with increased dry matter and reduced energy levels. Pasture trace element levels, in particular cobalt, also typically decline over the summer and are often belo
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