MESSRS Craig Wilson Ltd sold 1241 prime lambs in Newton Stewart yesterday to a top of £90 per head and 191.5p per kg to average 163.3p (-6.2p on the week).

The 224 cast sheep forward saw ewes sell to £104 for Suffolks and £76.50 for Blackfaces.

The Cumberland and Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart had 31 prime cattle forward in Dumfries yesterday when heifers sold to 220.5p per kg and averaged 210.9p, while bullocks peaked at 212.5p and levelled at 204.5p. There were 58 cattle presented in the rough ring when beef cows averaged 121.8p and dairy cows levelled at 107.3p.

The firm also sold 990 prime lambs to a top of £83 and 208p to average 165p (-7.6p).

The 662 cast sheep forward saw heavy ewes sell to £120 for Texels and average £77.75 (+£4.95), while light ewes peaked at £76.50 for Cheviots and levelled at £47.68 (-£2.70).