Weekly sales reports from Hexham and Northern Marts

The sale was topped by a fantastic run of pure bred Limousin cattle from Messrs Dodds, West Grange, Milbourne, at 23-26 months of age which peaked at £1,590 for a hefty red steer. A seldom seen occurrence is for the top priced heifer on the day to originate from the same home as the best steer, however Messrs Dodds also scooped this accolade with a sublime female in the same age class that rose to £1,560 capping a great days trading for the family who sold eight, including just the one heifer to average a mighty £1,513 throughout.

The middle aged bracket of cattle from 11-17 months were also in hot demand and peaked at £1,420 for an Angus cross steer from Messrs Burn, Grange Houses, Stamfordham. The dearest heifer in this class was the first animal sold on the day; a sweet Limousin cross at just 14 months of age which heralded the lift in trade over the Easter break selling to £1,410 for a delighted David Dixon,Middle Heads, Consett. Mr Dixon sold three outstanding heifers on the day which came back at £1,343 throughout.

Once again, the youngest cattle took another lift and all cattle sold on the day under ten months of age averaged just £5 short of four figures selling to level at £995 throughout. The dearest steer at £1,235 and also the best heifer at £1,070 both coming from long-standing supporter and noted north Northumberland breeder James McGregor, East Loanend, Berwick upon Tweed, once again reaping the benefits of the short journey down the A1 to Hexham which paid off to the tune of a £1,132 average for two steers and four heifers sold on the day.

As demand rises at Hexham and spring growth surely has to make an appearance at some point, the auctioneers expect current levels to continue and invite entries for next week’s sale which will include the monthly special sale of native breed cattle. Contact the auctioneers on their personal mobile numbers or call the mart offices on 01434 605444 to enter cattle.

Following a great deal of work by The Livestock Auctioneers Association, as of last Monday we are pleased to welcome all customers – both buyers and sellers – back into the market providing they are conducting business and comply with the strict Covid guidelines in place such as continuing to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing.

Leading prices;

Cattle 23 – 30 Months

Limousin x steers – £1590 West Grange, £1570 Lunns House, £1550, £1510, £1480 (x2) West Grange, £1470 High House, £1370 & £1340 Old Deanham, £1260 Fallowfield.

Limousin x heifers - £1560 West Grange, £1180 South Farm.

British Blue x steers - £1480 Old Deanham, £1160 South Farm.

Charolais x steer - £1260 Hedley West

Aderdeen Angus steers - £1210, £1150, £1120 (x2) £1100 Meldon Lane.

Aberdeen Angus heifers - £1190, £1080 & £1070 Meldon Lane.

Aberdeen Angus x steers - £1140 Lowfield.

Aberdeen Angus x heifers – £1090 Tursdale House.

Simmental x heifers - £1200 Hedley West.

Cattle 17 – 22 Months

Limousin x steers – £1520 West Grange, £1470 & £1450 Old Deanham, £1420 Berry Edge, £1420 West Grange, £1420 & £1410 Old Deanham, £1390 Fallowfield, £1370 (x2) Lunns House, £1360 Fallowfield, £1350 Lunns House, £1350 Old Deanham, £1320 Berry Edge, £1280 & £1240 Fallowfield.

Limousin x heifers – £1460 Grange House, £1400 & £1390 Old Deanham, £1280 Todhillwood, £1120 South Farm, £1005 Tursdale House.

British Blue x heifers - £1220 & £1130 Old Deanham.

Charolais x steers – £1490, £1450, £1440, £1420 (x3) Satley, £1390 Springwell, £1340 Fallowfield.

Charolais x heifers - £1260 & £1190 Springwell.

Simmental x steer - £1510 & £1420 Satley, £1200 Fallowfield.

Angus x steers – £1280 & £1260 Springwell, £1200 Fallowfield, £1100 Springwell, £1020 Harnham Hall.

Angus x heifers – £1280 Springwell.

Cattle 11 – 16 Months

Limousin x steers – £1400 Fallowfield, £1370 Grange House, £1370 & £1350 Farnbury, £1270 Grange House, £1265 Chirdon, £1220 Farnbury, £1210 Gleedlee, £1170 Salmonswell, £1130 Brieredge, £1120(x2) Lowfield, £1120 Brieredge, £1120 & £1100 Todhillwood, £1100 Fallowfield.

Limousin x heifers –£1410 & £1400 Middle Heads, £1160 Chirdon, £1145 Todhillwood, £1130 Chirdon, £1100 East Loanend, £1095 Salmonswell, £1090 East Loanend, £1090 Sherburn Tower, £1080 Farnbury, £1080 Todhillwood, £1020 Gleedlee, £1020 High Knitsley, £1000 Salmonswell, £990 Sherburn Tower, £980 North Cocklake.

Charolais x steers - £1275, £1200 & £1195 (x2) Redsteads, £1180 & £1170 Wheat Hall, £1155 Redsteads, £1130 Low Staples, £1110 Redsteads, £1090 (x2) Wheat Hall, £1090 & £1050 Harnham Hall, £1030 North Cocklake.

Charolais x heifers - £1100 Wheat Hall, £1080 Redsteads, £1070 Wheat Hall, £1070 Redsteads, £1060 Redsteads, £1020 Wheat Hall (x2) £1010 Wheat Hall, £990 Low Staples, £980 Wheat Hall.

Simmental x steers - £1170 Chirdon, £985, £930 Butterknowes.

Aberdeen Angus steer - £1060 & £1050 Byreside.

Angus x steers - £1420 Grange House, £1150 & £1120 Lowfield, £1100 West Butsfield, £1095 Tursdale House, £1090 (x2) £1060, £1050, £970 Lowfield.

Angus x heifers - £1090 West Butsfield, £1080 Birtleyshield, £1075 Tursdale House, £1070 West Butsfield, £1040 Springwell.

Beef Shorthorn steers - £1090 West Edmondsley.

Beef Shorthorn Heifers- £935 & £920 High Warden .

Cattle 10 months and under

Limousin x steers – £1235 East Loanend, £1200 Farnbury, £1200 East Loanend, £1170 Chirdon, £1050 Low Staples, £965 High Knitsley.

Limousin x heifers - £1070 East Loanend, £850 Birtleyshield.

Charolais x steers - £1060, £1040, £1010, £1000 & £900 Wheat Hall.

Aberdeen Angus x steers - £1115 West Butsfield, £1070 Lowfield, £930 Lowfield.

Trade continues to fly in the Hexham Cast Ewe ring with buyers all very keen to fulfil their orders. Topping the ewes was a tremendous Texel at £208 from Messrs Braines, West Edmondsley.

Texel – £208 West Edmondsley, £180 Harambee Cottage, £180 Tedcastle.

Texel x – £186 Rennys Barn, £176 Willimoteswick, £170 east Newham, £168 Yetlington, £160 Snape Farm, £160 Comb Hills, £159 Willimoteswick, £158 Glenhill Farm, £156 Rye Hill, £156 West Park, £155 Satley Farm, £150 Yetlington, £150 Willimoteswick, £146 China Hall, £144 Crowhall, £142 Breckon Hill, £140 Norham Drive, £140 China Hall, £138 Town Farm, £138 East Highridge, £136 High Warden, £136 Tedcastle, £136 Town Farm, £136 Satley Farm, £135 China Hall.

Dutch Texel –£178 & £174 Willimoteswick. Beltex x –£182 & £160 Needless Hall. Suffolk – £128 Sillywrea. Suffolk x –£167 & £162 Fitches Grange, £160 Steel Hall, £150 Crow Hall, £147 Breckon Hill, £146 Yetlington. Charollais - £175 & £174 Fitches Grange. Kerry Hill – £120 Willimoteswick. Ryeland– £124 Steel Hall. Mule – £139 Fitches Grange, £138 Steel Hall, £136 East Newham, £136 Crowhall Farms, £136 Willimoteswick, £135 Gunnerton Demesne, £132 Fitches Grange, £130 & £128 Norham Drive, £128 Tedcastle, £128 Folly House. Blackface – £137 Bolam Lake, £126 Manor House Farm, £126 Bolam Lake. Swaledale – £99 Ninebanks. Herdwick-£110 Manor House farm. Goats– £74 Fair View.

Cast Tups continued to sell to a extreme rate with a pair of Texel Tups topping at £230 from Mr J E Anderson, Wiskershiel, selling to SS Meats Ltd.

Texel –£230 Wiskershiel, £178 Tedcastle, £140 Peth Head. Leicester - £180 Wiskershiel. Dutch Texel –£130 Willimoteswick. Blackface –£140 Wiskershiel. Hebridean –£70 Fair View.

Store Hoggs continue to sell well for big strong types. Topping the sale was a pair of Beltex x Hoggs at £177 from Messrs CA and JG Skidmore, Needless Hall Farm.

Closely behind at £172 was local loyal supporter Messrs BA and AM Storrow and Sons, Willimoteswick.

A pen of 8 Suffolk x hoggs from Messrs J S Spours and Sons, Yetllington Lane, made £149.

Texel - £159 Glenhill Farm. Texel x – £172 Willimoteswick, £165 Ravenside, £162 Tedcastle, £159 Folly House, £157 Tedcastle, £156 Willimoteswick, £156 Palm Strothers, £155 Willmoteswock, £154 Ravenside, £148 Willimoteswick, £148 Slaterfield Fell, £146 Buckshaw, £144 Tedcastle. Herdwick- £82 West Park. Suffolk– £135 Satley Farm. Suffolk x –£149 Yetlington. Charollais x – £165 Satley Farm. Beltex pure - £177 & £165 Needless Hall. Leicester -£135 Oaklea. Mule – £108 Ninebanks. Blackface – £128 Featherwood, £126 Cowden Burn, £119 Manor House Farm. Swaledale - £89 Glenhill Farm.