Craven Dairy Auction (18 head)
A healthy trade for the milkers on offer today and a strong average to match with all milkers averaging £1860. Sally Wellock of West House Farm, Oakworth topping the days sale at £2080 for a 28kg, 8 day calved heifer. Brian Moorhouse of Hesper Farm, Bell Busk was next with his Grafeeti heifer selling to £2020.
A run of maidens from WA Brown, Earby had a little too much age for size however they made some very respectable prices averaging £571.8 and topping at £760.
Judge – Rob Marshall
Prize Awards: Newly Calven Heifers: 1st J Wellock 2nd J Wellock 3rd GB Moorhouse
In-Calf Heifers: 1st 2nd 3rd WA Brown
Champion – J Wellock Reserve – J Wellock
Newly Calven Heifers (av £1860): to £2080 J Wellock
Maiden Heifers (av £571.8): to £760 WA Brown