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Trade for prime lambs firmer on the week

Lawrie & Symington sold 13 prime heifers in Lanark on Monday to a top of 255p per kg and an average of 223p (+7.5p on the week), while 11 prime, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 231p and levelled at 213.8p (-7.8p).

Six prime B&W bullocks averaged 160.8p (+1.4p).

In the rough ring, 74 beef cows averaged 125p, while 63 dairy cows levelled at 99p. Ten OTM cattle averaged 142p and five bulls levelled at 122p.

The firm also sold 1995 prime lambs to a top of £90 per head and 209.5p per kg to average 165.1p (+17.2p).

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