A superb entry of 60 milkers forward at Leek on Tuesday saw a 100% clearance and a buoyant trade for all qualities.
A beautiful heifer from the Bentygrange herd of Rob Phillips & family attracted a lot of interest. She sold giving 27kg, and she was eventually clinched by Andrew Hulme of Basford for £2160.
Andrew Mills of Ratcliffe on Wreake was close behind at £1970 with others to £1910 and £1900 from Richard Lomas & Edward & Diane Bennett.
Cows topped at £1800 for a third calver from the Mellor family of Earl Sterndale with pedigree Fleckvieh’s to £1700. British Friesian cows also reached £1700.
Another strong entry expected for next weeks sale with a number of dairy dispersals also booked over the coming months. Keep an eye on the Facebook page and website for further details.
