Patron: HRH Prince Charles
Lot 17 - Z Mutterton Kyoto 17 9500 gns
STRONG TRADE TO 9,500 GNS FOR SOUTH DEVONS AT EXETER
The South Devon Society’s Spring Sale at Exeter saw a confident trade for bulls and heifers with buyers both in attendance and bidding from a distance on Marteye. Bull averages increased by £359 since the Autumn Sale at Worcester, and by £132 since the most recent Spring Sale at Exeter in 2019.
The South Devon Society’s Autumn Sale at Worcester was held as a much welcomed live event and saw confident trade for vendors and purchasers from England, Scotland and Wales. Bull averages jumped by £463 on the same sale in 2019.
Waddeton Jamboree
Top Price Bull: Welland Valley Dynamic 12
SOUTH DEVONS TOP AT 4500 GUINEAS AT RUGBY
The recent pedigree sale of South Devons at Rugby market, on behalf of the Midland Club, saw new buyers acquiring foundation stock, and existing pedigree breeders carefully selecting additions to their herds.
Male Champion: Z Colcharton Jupiter 2
The decision by the South Devon Herd Book Society to relocate to Worcester for their Autumn Show & Sale proved the right one, and the trade buoyantly bucked the current general market trend for beef production. South Devon vendors and purchasers travelled considerable distances to trade strong breeding stock at this popular breed society venue.
The South Devon Society saw a strong trade at their Spring Sale in Exeter, with a top price of 10,000 guineas, and an average bull price of £3,830 which represents an increase of almost £200 on the year. Heifers also sold well, topping at 2,400 guineas, and averaging £1,943. Overall there was a 92% clearance rate.
