LAWRIE & Symington sold 21 prime heifers in Lanark on Monday to a top of 239p per kg and an average of 208.5p (+1p on the week), while eight prime beef-bullocks peaked at 218p and levelled at 198.5p (-2.5p).
There were also 13 prime B&W bullocks that averaged 164p (n/c).
Over in the rough ring 18 beef cows averaged 146p, while 18 dairy cows levelled at 129p. There were also 14 OTM cattle that averaged 158p.
In the sheep ring 3124 prime hoggs sold to £127.50 per head and 251.6p per kg to average 208.4p (n/c). The 419 cast sheep forward, which included 252 Blackface ewes, met the dearest trade of the season averaging £85.68 (+£3.31). Ewes sold to £158.50 for Texels and £94.50 for Blackfaces.
There was also a small show of nine dairy cattle at the firm's fortnightly sale that sold to £1980 for a Holstein heifer and averaged £1648 (+£137 on the fortnight).
Craig Wilson sold 2523 prime hoggs at Ayr on Monday to a top of £110 per head and 231.8p per kg to average 200.2p (-0.4p on the week). There were also 515 cast sheep forward with all classes again dearer on the week. Heavy ewes sold to £150 for a pen of Texels and averaged £92.14, while light ewes peaked at £95 for Blackfaces and levelled at £74.49. The overall average was £84.83 (+£3.92).
The firm went on to sell 16 prime heifers at the same venue yesterday to a top of 213p per kg and an average of 203.3p, while 14 prime beef-bullocks also peaked at 213p and also levelled at 203.3p. Two prime B&W bullocks averaged 158.5p.
In the rough ring 25 beef cows averaged 148.2p, while 107 dairy cows levelled at 122.1p. Seven bulls averaged 155.6p. There were also 13 dairy cattle that were a mixed show for quality, with all types harder to cash on the week due to buyers staying at home to progress their spring work. Top price on the day was £1800 for a Holstein Heifer.
Wallets Marts sold 1742 prime hoggs in Castle Douglas yesterday to a top of £99.50 per head and 250p per kg to average 208p.
There were also 150 cast sheep with ewes peaking at £129 for Suffolks, £99 Mules and £86 for Blackfaces.
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