Longtown Store Cattle Sale Report

C&D Auction Marts Ltd held their Annual Suckler Calf Sale together with the Morrisons and Beef Shorthorn Society supported sale of Beef bred Shorthorn Store Cattle on Saturday 25th October 2025.

BEEF SHORTHORNS

First through the ring was the entry of Beef Shorthorn and cross bred Beef Shorthorn store cattle which sold to a buoyant trade from start to finish. Topping this section was a forward steer consigned by M/s ME & TD Tailford, Gallaw Hill Farm, Hexham realising £2,180. Thanks to Morrisons and the Beef Shorthorn Society for their continued support for this sale.

SUCKLED CALVES

The pre-sale show was kindly sponsored by Dodd & Co and ably judged by Mr George Rome, Nivenhill, Rigg, Dumfriesshire. After much deliberation the championship was awarded to the finest British Blue x heifer that has ever been brought forward to this sale, being shown by M/s Reed & Hill, Lingey Field, Hexham.

Champion Suckler Calf sold for new record price at Longtown
for £4400 from Reed and Hill Lingey Field

This heifer had created quite the stir receiving attention from herdmasters and showmen from all four corners of the United Kingdom. She came into the ring very sure of herself and after some frantic bidding the hammer dropped at a new centre record for suckled calves at Longtown, realising £4,400. The 7 month old heifer was sold to renowned store cattle producers and herdsmasters Willie and Ryan Walton, Penpeugh, Hexham to join their suckler herd.

Reserve Champion

Reserve champion was awarded to the first prize Limousin steer consigned by regular vendors Messrs Dent, Beamwham, Hexham who have achieved this accolade two years in succession. This steer went onto realise £2060 to the pre sale judge.

Many more well bred cattle can be sold to vendor advantage at this venue. Please do not hesitate to contact our auctioneers for further enquiries.

The Board of Directors, Auctioneers and all the staff at Longtown thank sponsors, judges, vendors and purchasers alike, who have taken the time and effort to make this sale a success once again. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

PRIZE LIST:

Limousin bullock:

1st & Reserve Champion – Messrs Dent, Beamwham           £2,060

2nd – Messrs Dent, Beamwham                                             £2,000

3rd – Messrs Dent, Beamwham                                              £1,900

Limousin heifer:

1st – Messrs Dent, Beamwham                                               £1,750

2nd – Messrs Dent, Beamwham                                             £1,650

3rd – Reed & Hill, Lingey field                                                 £1,980

AOB bullock:

1st – Laverhay Partners, Laverhay                                         £2,040

AOB heifer:

1st & Overall Champion – Reed & Hill, Lingey Field             £4,400

2nd Reed & Hill, Lingey Field                                                  £2,500

3rd Laverhay Partners, Laverhay                                            £2,060

PRINCIPAL PRICES:

HEIFERS

British Blue £4,400, £2,500, Lingey Field, £2,300 Laverhay.

Limousin £2,180 x 2, £1,980, £1,960 x 2, Lingey Field, £1,750 Beamwham.

Hereford £1,480 North Howes, £1,420, Solway Bank

Shorthorn £2,060 Laverhay

BULLOCKS:

Limousin £2,060 x 2, £1,900, Beamwham, £1,900 High Moat, £1,800 x 2, £1,720 x 4, £1,700 x 2 Sorbietrees,

British Blue £2,040 Laverhay,

Luing £1,500 x 3, £1,420 x 6 The Lamperts.

Devon £1,600 x 4 Howcleugh,

Hereford £1,480 x 3,£1,410 x 3 North Howes £1,440, Solwaybank Farm

BEEF SHORTHORN SALE

Morrisons Supported sale of Shorthorn & Shorthorn Cross store cattle

BULLOCKS

£2,180, £2,160 x 2, £2,120, £2,060, Gallaw Hill Farm £2,080 x 3 £2,060 x 2, Pilmuir, £2,000 x 3 Laverhay, £2,000 x 3 Boghall.

HEIFERS

£1,680 x 4 Bargaly, £1,600 Gibbs Hill, £1,600 x 2 £1,580 x 4, Boghall

Champion

Champion