An improved entry of 671 lambs was seen at Whitland Mart on Tuesday, July 14, selling to a much better trade with the best meated continental lambs reaching a top of 153ppk from Howells, Henllan, and £65.50/head from Williams, Dandderwen.

The overall market average for the spring lambs was 143.45ppk representing an improvement of nearly 5p/kg on the previous week.

An entry of four finished cattle saw prices reach a top of 144.50ppk for a 625 kilo Limousin steer from Reynolds, Pentroydin, and the 16 barren cows forward sold to an average of 72.52ppk reflective of the quality of the animals on offer. Prices p/kg peaked at 116p for a 510 kilo Simmental from Nicholas, Dynaston.

The calf ring saw bulls sell to an average of £62 due to an increased entry of dairy bred calves whilst heifers averaged £60. Prices peaked at £268 for a Limousin bull from Evans, Waterholmes Farm.