Harrison & Hetherington Ltd sold 62 store heifers in St Boswells on Thursday to a top of £1160 per head and 287.7p per kg to average £860.65 and 226.1p (-11.5p on the fortnight), while 116 store bullocks peaked at £1285 and 315.9p to level at £994.57 and 245p (no change).

C&D Auction Marts Ltd sold 3444 prime hoggs in Longtown on Thursday to a top of £134per head and 258p per kg to average 192.6p (+23.6p on the week), while 38 prime lambs peaked at £113 and 269p to level at 214.8p (+22.8p).

The firm also had 2746 cast sheep forward when heavy ewes sold to £150 for Texels and averaged £83.80 (-74p), while light ewes peaked at £76 for Hill Cheviots and levelled at £51.04 (+£2.49). Rams sold to £130 for a Charollais and averaged £89.45.