United Auctions held their annual show and sale of suckled calves at Stirling on Monday when 810 heifers sold to 274.7p per kg and averaged 231.5p (-20.5p on the year), while 1215 bullocks peaked at 335.2p and levelled at 247.2p (-19.3p).
Lawrie & Symington Ltd sold 2782 prime lambs in Lanark on Monday to a top of £78.80 per head and 183.3p per kg to average 136.2p (-14p on the week).
The firm also had 898 cast sheep forward when ewes sold to £129.50 for Texels and £56.50 for Blackfaces.
Messrs Craig Wilson Ltd sold 5 prime heifers at Ayr yesterday to a top of £1419 per head and 233p per kg to average £1345.45 and 225p.
In the rough ring 96 beef cows averaged 117.9p and 169 dairy cows levelled at 83.1p. Twenty-four bulls averaged 98.3p.
Another large show of 31 dairy cattle sold to £1480 for a Holstein Friesian heifer and averaged £1152.
C&D Auction Marts Ltd sold 8008 store lambs in Longtown yesterday. Top prices and averages for selected breeds: Texels to £64 and averaged £52.31; Suffolks £60 and £53.56; Greyfaces £60 and £48.19; Hill Cheviots £56.50 and £46.99 for 2889; Blackfaces £65 and £39.67 for 2090.
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