Dumfries Store & Breeding Sheep Report

C & D Auction Marts Ltd held their Annual Sale of Blackface Draft Ewes and Gimmers along with Store Lambs on Saturday 23rd September 2017.

1550 Blackface Ewes forward – Comprising of mainly hill ewes, trade was competitive although easier on the year to average £56. 62 (2016 £60.23) vendors were pleased with returns.

Principal Prices

Blackface to £72, £58 Kirkconnel, £72(x2) Dalhanna, £70, £58 Kirkland, £61, £60 Marwhirn

228 Blackface Gimmers: Averaged £90.88 (2016 £96.46)

£49.07 (2016 - £48.87)

Principal Prices

£110, £96 Kirkconnel, £102 Newbigging, £100 Clonrae, £96 Chanlockfoot, £90 Mallard Chase, £90 Mitchellslacks

1360 Store Lambs: Shorter keep lambs were well bid whilst smaller lambs looked good value.

Principal Prices

Suffolk to £61.50 Hastinghall, £58.50 Lower Shieldhill

Texel to 56.50 Lower Shieldhill

Beltex to £54 Sunnyhill

Cross to £47 Auchenhay

Blackface to £46, £44.50 Laghead, £40 Snar, £39 Henderland, £38 Scabcleugh