Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sheep Sale 31 October 2008

31st October 2008

FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 31st) sold 1,412 sheep of all classes.
Lambs (1013) averaged £15.24 per head and sold to £36.00 gross for Cheviots from Knockie Farm, Whitebridge.
Ewes (378) sold to £30 gross for a Texel cross from Aberchalder Estate, Gorthleck.
Wedders (21) sold to £28 for a Texel cross from Aberchalder Estate.
"Strong and well bred sheep met a firm enquiry while smaller types proved difficult to cash."

Leading prices per head:
Store lambs: BF - 19 Blarmafoldach, Fort William £35; Chev - Glenquoich, Invergarry £30.50; TexX - Glenquoich £31.50; Cross - Knockie Farm, Whitebridge, £29.50.
Ewes: BF - No. 12 Bentalla, Isle of Mull £25; Chev - Kilmonivaig, Spean Bridge £20.50; Cross - Kilmonivaig £18; SuffX - Glenquoich £18.
Wedders: BF - No. 6 Bracara, Morar £21.