The Barclays Bank Silver Salver for the best bunch of six or more steers or heifers was awarded to Wyn Jerman and family from Rhiwbrongelly,
Trefeglwys at the recent Bishops Castle Auction’s successful sale of store cattle.
The Jerman family, J. Jerman and Co, also claimed first and second prizes in the steers with Mr F. G. Jones, Lower Down, taking third place. Prizes in the heifers class went to: 1, Mr C. J. Jones, Brondrefawr; 2, Mr V. G. and M. Jones, Bryn y Llesglwyn and 3, Messrs W. S. Turner & Sons, Stone Acton. The prize classes were judged by Mr Cyril Simcock of Hereford.
Auctioneers Halls reported an excellent entry of 675 quality store cattle, which sold to a “thrilling trade” from a crowded ring of buyers from all points of the compass, with all categories in demand.
Overall steers averaged 190p per kilo and £830 per head with highs of £1,130 for a bunch of seven 675 kilo Limousins from F. G. Jones and Son, Lower Down and 247p per kilo for a pair of 300 kilo Limousins from Messrs Bowen and Bowen, Brooks.
Heifers averaged 175p per kilo and £720 per head to a maximum of £1,010 for a 515 kgilo Limousin from J. T. Price, Llanidloes and 232p per kilo for a pair of 315 kilo Limousins from Messrs Bowen and Bowen.
Picture caption:
Wyn Jerman (third from right) and family members receive the Barclays
Bank Salver from judge Cyril Simcock and his son watched by Halls’
director and auctioneer James Evans.
