Saler bull secures 7,800gns at Castle Douglas

The Saler Show and Sale held at Wallets Marts, Castle Douglas, saw the second prize-winning bull Seawell Fitzroy secure the top price of 7,800gns.  This one was put forward by PM and SM Donger from Seawell Grounds, Foxley, Towcester, Northants.
 
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Meanwhile, the highest ever price paid for a Saler female at Castle Douglas went to female champion and overall champion Drumlegagh Corissa.  This November 2009 born heifer secured 7,000gns, and was sold by J&EA Elliott, Drumlegagh, Newtonstewart, Co Tyrone.
 
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Sale Averages:

Pedigree

19 Bulls average ÂŁ3962.37

8 Heifers in-calf average ÂŁ2736.56

3 Heifers with calves average ÂŁ1680.00

10 Bulling Heifers average ÂŁ2698.50

Commercial Cattle

12 Heifers in-calf average ÂŁ 760.00

94 Bulling Heifers average ÂŁ 919.36

120 Yearling Heifers average ÂŁ1012.92