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11^th November 2011 Auctions provide lifeline for restricted herds Timely introduction of TB-restricted sales relieves stocking rate pressure Livestock auction markets are throwing an invaluable lifeline to beef and dairy herds struggling with high stocking rates, and sometimes poor cash flow, due to bovine TB restrictions. They are holding successful licensed TB-restricted sales to provide... Read the full article

4^th November 2011 Time for industry to act We have been told by the Good and the Great that our current manual sheep movement recording system is flawed, indeed some have even suggested that it is not fit for purpose; I would agree and say that it certainly does not do what it says on the tin. The reality is that movement data submitted by sheep farmers, using the... Read the full article

7^th October 2011 Trade remains buoyant The back-end sales are now well under way, with many of the largest breeding sheep sales completed; all classes would seem to have experienced a fast and much deserved trade. Having travelled extensively throughout England over the last six weeks I have been surprised by the shortage of grass in many counties of the country,... Read the full article

3^rd October 2011 Auction marts play a key role in strengthening cattle and sheep prices Livestock auction marts have played a crucial role in increasing the prices paid for cattle and sheep during the past six months. And the good news is that these strong prices are here to stay for the short term, at least, according to the National Beef Association's Kim Haywood. "Much of this upturn is related to supply... Read the full article

23^rd September 2011 Auctioneers welcome call for sheep database The Livestock Auctioneers Association has welcomed the support given by the National Sheep Association for a movement database for sheep."The present system is out of date and following the introduction of EID tags we are now in a position to provide a high quality and accurate database that can replace the existing paper... Read the full article

5^th September 2011 Sheep EID tolerances, or not? Concerns are high as we start the breeding sheep sale season and industry has still not been informed, by Defra, if a tolerance will be acceptable against 100% reading and recording requirements under EU Regulation 21/2004. We are all aware that achieving 100% read accuracy 100% of the time is an impossible ask, for many... Read the full article

16^th August 2011 Farmers Guardian Cross Border Trading This month, David Pritchard, Operations Director at auctioneers Harrison & Hetherington looks at current trends in livestock prices in the run up to the North West's main livestock sales and the challenges of cross border trading faced by farmers in the region. As we approach the main autumn sales of breeding stock and... Read the full article

5^th August 2011 Auctioneers to support rural charity The Livestock Auctioneers' Association has become the latest supporter of The Prince's Countryside Fund which celebrated its first anniversary in July. The Fund, which was launched by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, supports farm crisis charities through a dedicated emergency funding system, reconnects consumers... Read the full article

3^rd August 2011 TB2 Restricted Cattle Sales given a boost Most markets in England and Wales saw trade react very positively last week, as numbers tightened for both lamb and beef, due to the improved weather and farmers taking the opportunity to make hay and silage, and to get the harvest under way.Prime lamb averages once again rose to 200p/kilo in some markets, this being a... Read the full article

29^th July 2011 A nod and a wink "I love nothing more than selling in the middle of a busy market - it's like a day off for me and I really enjoy myself." So says Cheshire-based livestock auctioneer Gwyn Williams who, when he's not ringside, spotting the buyers' nods, winks and blinks, spends the remainder of his working week liaising between prospective... Read the full article

29^th July 2011 Information figures in realising sale-ring price potential Auction marts and auctioneers are working hard to make sure producers realise the very best price possible for their stock in the sale ring. But producers could do more, in many instances, to help create more interest and some lively bidding on their stock, says Cheshire-based livestock auctioneer and chairman of the Livestock... Read the full article

1^st July 2011 The Value of the Live Auction System Seasonal trends and increased numbers of lambs forward for sale are resulting in the usual slight downturn in lamb prices expected at this time of year, but there is a high level of optimism that the trade will settle and that realistic returns will be achieved throughout this season. Prices achieved at auction markets... Read the full article

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