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11/09/07
It was “showtime” again at Skipton Auction Mart on
Monday (Sept 10) when 34 dairy cattle returned to the ring to signal
the longed for resumption of normal trading in the wake of foot
and mouth.
The Craven Dairy Auction champion takes a bow in the Skipton
ring with, from left, judge Angus Dean, exhibitors Robert and
Raymond Johnson, and Ian Lindsay, of BOCM Pauls.
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It proved a glorious homecoming for father-and-son farmers Raymond
and Robert Johnson, of Summerfield Farm, Felliscliffe, Harrogate,
who landed the Craven Dairy Auction championship for a record
fifth time.
The Johnsons also set a new record price in modern times when
their newly-calven pedigree Holstein Friesian heifer, giving
seven gallons, sold for £1,600 to HA Bradley & Son,
of Booth House, Salterforth. The Bradleys also received a £60
cash prize from Farmers & Mercantile Insurance Brokers, of
Boroughbridge.
Awarded the BOCM Pauls Dairy Cup, the title winner was described
as outstanding by show judge Angus Dean, of Threshfield. He noted: “The
champion really stood out, exhibiting a good top line, well attached
fore and rear udder, and excellent teat placement.”
Repeating their reserve championship success at the last Craven
Dairy Auction in July were Malcolm and Robert Swires, of Haverah
Park, Harrogate. Their Holstein Friesian second calver sold for £1,520,
which again topped the previous record price, to A Bradley, of
Pickering.
Trade was extremely buoyant throughout, with newly-calven heifers
averaging £1,064. Craven Dairy Auctions are being held
each Monday this month to catch up with the backlog caused by
the movement standstill.
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Spot Catches Eye at Skipton Working Sheepdogs Sale
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