12th September 2023
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 11th) sold 3,406 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual sale.
Highland Mule gimmers (878) averaged £186.01 and sold to £250 gross for the 1st Prize pen from Mountrich Farm, Dingwall.
Other breeds of gimmer (26) averaged £169.04 and sold to £170 gross from Coxton, Cornhill.
Highland mule ewe lambs (2,426) averaged £129.74 and sold to £175 gross for the 1st prize pen from Blackford Farm, Croy
Other breeds of ewe lambs (76) averaged £110.37 and sold to £132 gross for a pen of Texel crosses from Blackford Farm, Croy.
Prize list
Mule Gimmers
1st Mountrich Farm £250
2nd Redhill Farm £225
3rd Ballindalloch Home Farm £210
Mule Ewe Lambs
1st Blackford Farm £175
2nd Milton Farm £155
3rd Ballchraggan £150
"The annual show and sale of Highland Mule breeding sheep once again didn't disappoint us, despite last years centre records not being matched this year. The pre-sale show which was once again kindly sponsored by Highland Mule Breeders Association and PK Nutrition. Judging proceedings this year for both gimmers and ewe lambs were in the able hands of Ross Adam, Newton of Haddo, who has bought sheep here for many a year. The Champion pen of gimmers was awarded to Messrs McCallum, Mountrich on their final swansong before retirement, which really was quite fitting for another great supported of this sale. The outstanding pen of 20 were knocked down at £250 to Mr Munro, Pitkerrie to stable alongside his champion pen of Cheviot Mules he bought a fortnight ago.
In the ewe lamb pens quality was in abundance with the champion ticket given to Messrs Macpherson, Mains of Blackford. These huge girls full of colour and character were knocked down to Messrs Leslie, Redhill for £175 Per Head. On a whole colour was the key preference amongst the buyers followed by size in both gimmers and ewe lambs."
Other leading prices per head:
Highland Mule Gimmers
Mountrich, £245, £220, £210, £200, Redhill Farm, £225, £220, (thrice), £205, £200, Ballindalloch Home Farm, £210, £205, £200, (thrice), £180, Abersky, £205, Gorthleck Mains, £200, Coxton, £200, £190, £185, (twice), £180, (twice), £180, £175, (twice), Ballchraggan, £175, (twice), Glendoe Estate, £175, (twice), £172, £170, Cawdor Estates, £170, Achnabat, £170.
Highland Mule Ewe Lambs
Milton Farm, (2 sold for Highland Hospice Charity), £170, £155, (thrice), £150, £145, £135, (twice), £135, (twice), Viewhill, £148, £142, (twice), £140, (twice), Abersky, £162, £140, £138, Blackford Farm, £155, £142, Balchraggan, £152, £150, £138, (twice), £135, Tulloch Farm, £152, (twice), £138, Achnabat, £150, (twice), £138, Gorthleck Mains, £142, £138, Glebe of Deisher, £142, £138, (thrice), Alvie Estate, £138.
Other Breed Gimmers
TexX - Coxton, £170, £170, Tulloch Farm, £165.
Other Breed Ewe Lambs
TexX - Blackford Farm, £132, £130; CHM - Glebe of Deisher, £112, £108.