Messrs Craig Wilson Ltd sold 126 store heifers at Ayr on Thursday to a top of £1170 per head and 230.5p per kg to average £829.76 and 199.6p (+5.8p on the fortnight), while 208 store, beef-bred bullocks peaked at £1265 and 256.1p to level at £796.49 and 203.7p (-2.1p). Fifty-three store, B&W bullocks sold to £800 and 145.5p to average £550.38 and 128.6p (-1.6p).

C&D Auction Marts Ltd sold 3592 prime lambs in Longtown on Thursday to a top of £108 per head and 244p per kg to average 165.8p (-0.5p on the week).

There were also 5827 cast sheep forward when heavy ewes sold to £148 for Texels and averaged £66.85 (-92p), while light ewes peaked at £68 for Lleyns and levelled at £33.41 (-£5.18). Rams sold to £150 for a Texel and averaged £74.84.