MESSRS Craig Wilson Ltd sold 6 prime heifers at Ayr yesterday to a top of 250p per kg and an average of 233.1p, while 8 prime, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 239p and levelled at 209.1p.

In the rough ring 43 beef cows averaged 125.6p and 69 dairy cows levelled at 107.2p. Three bulls averaged 105.2p.

There were also 3 dairy cattle that sold to £2080 for a Holstein Friesian heifer and averaged £1760.

Wallets Marts sold 329 prime hoggs in Castle Douglas yesterday to a top of £96 per head and 218.5p per kg to average 193.3p (-4.4p on the week).

The 176 cast sheep forward saw ewes sell to £116 for Texels and £80 for Blackfaces with the overall average levelling at £75.84 (+£11.50).

Lawrie & Symington Ltd sold 321 store heifers in Lanark yesterday to a top of 306.9p and an average of 211.2p, while 293 store, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 273.3p and levelled at 228.4p. Forty-two store, B&W bullocks sold to 186.7p and averaged 154.4p.

Harrison & Hetherington Ltd sold 312 store heifers in Lockerbie yesterday to a top of 263.9p and an average of 214.2p, while 343 store bullocks peaked at 293.4p and levelled at 224.8p.