United Auctions sold 683 heifer suckled calves at Stirling on Monday to a top of 308p per kg and an average of 237.4p (-15.8p on the year), while 1115 bullock suckled calves peaked at 405.4p and levelled at 246.2p (-16.1p).
Lawrie & Symington Ltd sold 19 prime heifers in Lanark on Monday to a top of 249p and an average of 237.8p (-0.6p on the week), while 4 prime, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 212p and levelled at 210.2p (+0.3p). Eight prime, B&W bullocks sold to 141.5p and averaged 134.2p (-4.8p).
In the rough ring 60 beef cows averaged 114.5p (-5.2p) and 60 dairy cows levelled at 80.1p (-4.1p).
The firm also sold 2256 prime lambs to a top of £82 and 190.5p to average 144.6p (+2.8p).
The 733 cast sheep forward saw ewes sell to £110 for Texels and £42 for Blackfaces.
Messrs Craig Wilson Ltd sold 24 prime heifers at Ayr yesterday to a top of 231p and an average of 212.4p, while 4 prime bullocks peaked at 221p and levelled at 191p.
In the rough ring 103 beef cows averaged 101.6p and 178 dairy cows levelled at 78,9p. Ten bulls averaged 106.5p and 9 clean OTM cattle levelled at 148.5p.
The firm also had 103 beef-breeding cattle forward. Top prices and averages: Heifers with calves to £2280 and averaged £1760.38 for 26; cows with calves £1980 and £1109.76 for 43; in-calf heifers £1600 and £1131.43 for 21; bulling heifers £1000 and £880 for 13.
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