Dumfries Primestock Report

C&D Auctions held their weekly sale of prime sheep in Dumfries on Wednesday 18th September 2024.

Prime Lambs with flesh continue to meet a competitive trade, selling to £150 from J Harkness & Son, Netherhall and to 310p/kg from D Bell & Son, Hoddomtown.

25 Lambs (32.1kg to 39kg) average 292p/kg to 294p/kg Henderson, Breconside

609 Lambs (39.1kg to 45.5kg) average 286.40p/kg to 310p/kg Bell, Hoddomtown
Texel - £141 The Bungalow, £134 East Polquhirter, £133 Hoddomtown

293 Lambs (45.6kg to 52kg) average 285p/kg to 295p/kg Bell, Hoddomtown
            Texel - £148 Eastside, £148 Tara, £147 East Polquhirter. £146 Ballaggan
            Suffolk - £147.50 Auchenfad, £144 Netherhall

31 Lambs (52.1kg +) average 259p/kg to 276p/kg Jackson, Newbarn
            Suffolk - £150 Netherhall, £149 Newbarn, £149 Springfield Hill
            Blue Texel - £146 Hoddomtown

321 cast ewes forward. A plainer show was forward. Many more required on a weekly basis.

231 Heavy Ewes average £96.74 topped £185 Graham, Hillend
            Suffolk - £185 & £148 Hillend, £140 Meikle Kirkland
            Texel - £164 & £148 Craigielands Hill
            Cross - £134 South Mains, £133 Cleughead
            Cheviot Mule - £130 Burnside of Mabie
            Zwartable - £130 Hillend
            Romney - £110 Carronhill

90 Light Ewes average £59.48 topped £76 Weir, Dressertland
Blackface - £76 Dressertland, £72 South Mains, £68 Brandleys
Shetland - £45 & £38 Newton Bungalow

2 Tups average £113 topped £138 Hamilton, High Cairn
            Cheviot - £138 High Cairn
            Blue Texel - £88 Burnside of Mabie

corresponding week 2023 sale report