PREMIER SALE 2025

The Luing Cattle Society held their annual PREMIER SALE on 7th February at Wallets Marts, Castle Douglas. Demand for both males and females exceeded expectations, and averages for all sections were up on the year. Heifers enjoyed a 100% clearance, while bulls averaged 8925 gns (£9371) for 16 sold, and a clearance of 80%.

The pre-sale show of heifers, divided into bulling heifers and in-calf heifers, saw judge Craig Hamilton, Allanton, Darvel, Ayrshire, choose a pair of bulling heifers consigned by D & A Barr, Milkieston. This May 2023 born pair, sired by Blackhouse Yarrow, were purchased by John Jardine, Fairgirth, Dalbeattie, for the day’s top price females at 4100gns (£4305) apiece. The best pair of in-calf heifers were consigned by Robert McNee Ltd, Woodend, Armadale and were due to calve to Benhar Yankee, and purchased by Craig Hamilton, Allanton, for 3200gns (£3360).

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