26 May 2006
Eirog Hebog leads the way at Llandovery sale
Steady trade ensured success for Wales' native cattle at the Welsh Black Cattle Society's annual spring sale of pedigree breeding stock at Llandovery Market today.

Some 101 animals were entered, of which 73 were forwarded and 63 sold

Selling at 2,500gns, Eirog Hebog a 2 ½ year-old bull became the highest priced animal of the day – and the only bull sold

Weighing 970kgs, sired by Llwynsarn Hebog and out of Eirog Ann 266th the bull was bred by Messrs G. G. Jones a'i Gwmni, Llwyniorweth Uchaf, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth; and was bought by Rhodri Traherne, Coedarhydyglyn, near Cardiff

The highest priced female of the day accolade went to the Champion Female in the pre-sale show, Neuadd Ethel 218th which sold for 1,500gns.

In calf to Graig Goch Gerwyn 16th she was sold by Mr D William Jenkins, Neuadd-yr-Ynys, Taliesin, Machynlleth.

Sired by Brysgaga Erddyn 31st and out of Neuadd Ethel 187 th , she was bought by new Society member Wynford Jones, Tirpant, Trap, Llandeilo. Mr Jones also went on to buy the Reserve Champion Female , Brysgaga Mari 38th , for 1,150gns from Rowland Rees, Brysgaga, Bow Street , Aberystwyth. In calf to Neuadd Hebog 151st , the heifer was sired by Ysguboriau Erddyn 45 th and is out of Ysguboriau Dwynwen 60th.

The highest priced female with a calf at heel was Foty Maia 3rd.

The 6 ½ year-old cow bred by Mrs Harriet Jones, Gwynedd and sold at the sale by Dr Ruth Watkins, Pengraig Goch, Llanddeusant, Llangadog for 1,450gns. Bought by Ronnie Griffiths, Nantddu, Rhayader, Powys, the cow was sired by Bro-Waen Ffefryn 2 nd (AI) and was out of Foty Marerd.

A second placed maiden heifer – Mendip Marian 3rd , was bred and sold for 1,200gns by Mr & Mrs John and Janet Dimery-Seek, Higher Farm, East Horrington, Wells, Somerset. Sired by Graig-Goch Berwyn 40th and out of Mendip Marian, the heifer was bought by Selwyn Evans a'i Fab, Coedhirion, Llanddarog, Carmarthenshire.

Bred by Mr G.G.Morris, Carmarthenshire, Ty-Mawr Blodwen 3rd sold for 1,500gns. The 3 year-old cow with bull calf at heel was sold by Eifion Jones, Mount Pleasant , Capel Isaac, Llandeilo.

Sired by Neuadd Hebog 101 st and out of Wye Angela 7th the cow was bought by another new Society member, Bruce Williams, Llandrindod Hall, Llanidloes. Mr Williams who runs a family butchers shop in Llandrindod Wells bought a total of 11 animals at the sale.

Crymlyn Jane 2nd , a 4 year-old cow with a bull calf at heel was sold for 1,050gns. Bred and sold by Mrs Christine Carberry, Mapel crest, New Inn, Llandeilo, the cattle were bought by new members Anthony and Leslie Rees Evans of R Evans and Son, Sker Cottages, Waun y Mer, Kenfig near Bridgend who bought a total of 18 animals at the sale.

These included 11 maiden heifers from Messrs J R & DH Francis, Tynywaun, Gwynfe, Llangadog. The 11 maiden heifers forwarded by the Cennen Herd averaged 961 gns a head. Leading the Cennen herd top price was Cennen Blackberry 44th which sold for 1,080gns. Sired by Cerdin Dafydd and out of Cennen Blackberry 28th , Cennen Blackberry 44th was well presented and attracted great interest from those around the sale ring.

While Syfni Rossela – the first price youngest maiden heifer in her class, and born 5/09/04 – was sold for 1,000gns.

Bred and exhibited by Messrs Gareth and Diane James, Bernards Well Isaf, Tufton, Clarbeston Road , Pembrokeshire, the heifer – which was sired by Gwern-Cynyddion Rhys and was out of Eugrad Rosella 25th – was bought by Mr JG Davies, Hafod Dwrbach, Fishguard.

“We had a very good sale, and while the average prices were down slightly on May 2005 at Llandovery, what was encouraging was the consistent trade throughout the day,” said Mr James, who was very pleased with today's overall trade.

“It is pleasing to say that following a busy promotional month for the Society many new breeders are purchasing pedigree Welsh Black Cattle for the first time.

“The sale had many breeders presenting quality, docile and herd health certified cattle which buyers are demanding.”

Averages
14 Females over 3 years     869gns

30 Females 2-3 years     887gns

18 Females 1-2 years     679gns

Total – 62 females averaged 822gns, and one bull sold for 2,500gns.

Auctioneers
Clee, Tomkinson & Francis, Llandovery.

Notes to Editors
Photos available on request:

Arvid Parry Jones

Tel: 01970 832423

For further information contact:

Andrew James, Chief Executive Welsh Black Cattle Society

Tel: 01982 551111

Clee, Tompkinson & Francis

Tel: 01550 720440