Patron: HRH Prince Charles
SOUTH DEVONS TO 5,800 GNS AT WORCESTER
The South Devons’ principal Autumn Sale returned with its Show to Worcester and breeders were rewarded for bringing quality cattle forward. Bull averages were up since 2020 by £666 for this venue; in-calf heifer averages were up £1,103; and bulling heifers were up £610.
Male Champion: Colcharton Clyde 2 - 5800gns
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
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.
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.
