Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A smaller entry forward (952) owing to the recent spell of inclement weather.

The lamb trade held its ground in line with previous weeks, while stores met a brisker run. Culls again saw a steady demand for all categories.

Lambs: Light max £105.40, av £92.50; Standard £106.70, £100; Medium £107.70, £105.50; Heavy £107.10, £102.50; Others £96.60, £95.70; Overall av £104.50 p/kg.

Leading prices: £107.70, £107.10, £106.80, £105.10 - Messrs Evans, Cilfallen, Cwmcou, Newcastle Emlyn; £107.50, £105.40 - Messrs Jones, Penbuarth, Newcastle Emlyn; £107.50 (2) - Mr Jones, Penparc, Rhydlewis, Llandysul; £107.10 (2) - Mr Dufty, Bryn, Llanpumsaint, Carmarthen; £107.10, £105.90, £105.70 - Mr Jones, Pantycetris, Talgarreg, Llandysul; £106.80, £106.10, £105.20, £104.50 - Messrs Davies, Penlanwynt, Pontfaen, Fishguard; £106.30, £105.10, etc. - Messrs Rogers, Blaenant, Newcastle Emlyn; £106, £105.90, £104.90, £103.80, etc. - Messrs Jones, Blaenbowi, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn; £105.90 (2) - Messrs Jones, Clunmelyn, Dolgran, Pencader; £105.90, £103 - Messrs Jones, Penlanymor, Llanarth, Aberaeron; £105.80, etc. - Mr Williams, Cwm, Gellywen, Carmarthen.

Store Lambs: Overall av £34.42; Top £38 - Messrs Jones, Blaenbowi, Capel Iwan.

Cull Ewes: Overall av £24.48; £42.50, £30.50 - Messrs Jones, Argoed Isaf, Henllan, Llandysul; £38.50, £25.50 - Messrs Davies, Llwynifan, Cellan, Lampeter; £36.50 - Mr Evans, Penralltygwin, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn; £36 - Mr Davies, Erwlon, Pontgarreg, Llangrannog; £35.50 - Messrs Jones, Penlaynmor, Llanarth; £33.50 - Messrs Notley, Tyhir, St Dogmaels, Cardigan.

Cull Rams: Overall av £28.67; Top £36 - Messrs Evans, Penralltygwin, Beulah.