Store cattle

[Hilly]

I’ve a good few to sell , like 70-80 usually sell them all one day at st Boswells works well until now the sale I usually go to is in April , wuestion is sell next week or gamble mart still open April ? Or just keep em and fatten them during summer ? Quandary

 

[Extreme Optimist]

Hedge your bets. Sell half and keep half. That's what I'm doing at the mo.

 

[Hilly]

Hedge your bets. Sell half and keep half. That's what I'm doing at the mo.

Yes I just entered some for next week.

 

[M-J-G]

What age/size are they?

There will still be deals getting done even if Markets are closed.

 

[Hilly]

What age/size are they?

There will still breed is getting done even if Markets are closed.

Eh ?

 

[Bill dog]

Have you ever used border livestock exchange, or Farmstock to sell your cattle?
I’ve bought from both, and both were straight forward to deal with.
Or just call Derek Anderson at UA , and he’ll sort you out !

 

[Gedd]

Take some to hexham tomorrow a canny few more entered than what is on the catalogue printed earlier in the week

I’ve a good few to sell , like 70-80 usually sell them all one day at st Boswells works well until now the sale I usually go to is in April , wuestion is sell next week or gamble mart still open April ? Or just keep em and fatten them during summer ? Quandary

 

[gone up the hill]

I’ve a good few to sell , like 70-80 usually sell them all one day at st Boswells works well until now the sale I usually go to is in April , wuestion is sell next week or gamble mart still open April ? Or just keep em and fatten them during summer ? Quandary

Cattle are still going to have to be moved farm to farm even if they do what you think might happen.

But no reason at all for livestock markets not to stay open, sensible measures have been put in place and as long as people abide by them then there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[M-J-G]

Eh ?

See edited post

 

[som farmer]

spoke to an auctioneer today, guv is very keen to keep markets going, simply to keep the supply chain going, but, as things are going, probably shut tomorrow !!!! We have cattle booked for next Friday, with a different firm, and they are saying the same, will be very strict rules, and we should all follow them.

 

[Agrivator]

If it comes down to stock being traded farm to farm, I would strongly recommend doing it through a reputable Livestock Auction Mart. They will have their regular buyers looking for stock and normally guarantee payment and act impartially. Unlike freelance livestock agents, they have mart premises and mart staff to support. In this area, there is a wide choice: Aberdeen, Stirling, Lanark, St Boswells, Wooler, Hexham, Longtown, Carlisle, Darlington.

 

[fieldsofgold]

I’ve a good few to sell , like 70-80 usually sell them all one day at st Boswells works well until now the sale I usually go to is in April , wuestion is sell next week or gamble mart still open April ? Or just keep em and fatten them during summer ? Quandary

Should have had them at Hexham yesterday they were a serious trade! Everything from hairy hill calves to the best continentals were wanted

 

[Gedd]

Should have had them at Hexham yesterday they were a serious trade! Everything from hairy hill calves to the best continentals were wanted

Yes they would be well up on the week I got 5 yearlings off the same fella I got 7 off last week same money didn't think I would of got them but them plain angus types off the clock

 

[puntabrava]

£750 for 20 heifers.