On Friday, we held our fortnightly sale of 242 calves and stirks.
Another excellent day was enjoyed at Penrith, with a strong entry and a blistering trade throughout. Top price of the day was £1700 for a 14‑month‑old Limousin bull from Messrs T. J. & J. M. Powley, Blands Farm.
Two 7‑month‑old Limousin bullocks from Messrs J. D. & F. Wharton, Town Head Farm sold impressively at £1510, while Limousin heifers peaked at £1470 for an 8‑month‑old from Messrs F. R. Crew, The Gall.
Holstein bulls from J. M. & R. M. Haston, Dearham Hall reached £840 for 6 months old. Ayrshire bullocks sold to £860 from Messrs Fawcett, Little Blencowe Farm.
Calves were in exceptional demand, topping at £1040 for 14‑week‑old British Blue bull from Donaldson Dairies, whose run of 12 averaged £863.
Messrs P. H. Thompson & Partners sold eight quality 13‑week‑old Angus bulls, topping at £945 and averaging £856.88.
Heifers also met a strong trade, with a standout 12‑week‑old British Blue heifer from Messrs H. & E. M. Hunter & Son, Cape Farm, selling to £850.
Angus heifers sold to £700 for an 8‑week‑old from Brackenburgh Farm Ltd.
More numbers are needed to fulfil demand here in Penrith, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our next sale is on Friday 17th April at 10am, please contact Paul Gardner on
07552 589141 to advise entries.
Full report online now:
https://www.penrithauction.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNnews/Uploads/382/DOC-20260407-WA0005..pdf