Harrison & Hetherington Ltd sold 127 store heifers in St Boswells on Thursday to a top of 250.7p per kg and an average of 220.2p (+9.2p on the fortnight), while 124 store bullocks peaked at 267.6p and levelled at 238.6p (+14.8p).

C&D Auction Marts Ltd sold 4386 prime hoggs in Longtown on Thursday to a top of £142 per head and 350p per kg to average 213.5p (+0.5p on the week).

There was also a larger entry of 5356 cast sheep forward when heavy ewes sold to £159 for Texels and averaged £80.40 (-£1.73), while light/export-type ewes peaked at £76 for Blackfaces and levelled at £35.41 (-£9.40). Rams sold to £125 for a Texel and averaged £81.42.