Rams

Last updated 05:42, Friday, 03 October 2008

LONGTOWN

Wednesday October 1

At the annual North Country Cheviot ram sale a strong commercial trade was enjoyed at this annual show and sale of North Country Cheviot shearling rams with the averages substantially up on the year to level at £286.

J Runciman & Sons, Allanshaws topped the sale at £620 selling to T Edmondson and £600 to Messrs Crozier, Embley and averaged £334 for 9.

Mrs D Waltons Wandylaw flock sold to £540 and averaged £380 for her consignment.

K & O Stones, Nuncote Nook sold at £420 and four at £400 each with an average of £381.

Other prices included Stoboshiel Mains £420, £360; Allanshaws £420; North Synton £380, £360; Olrig Mains £360; Whiteknowe £380; Wandylaw £360, £340; Naddle Farm £380.