AT C and D Auction Marts’ show and sale of prime Blackface hoggs at Longtown, a pen of 47kg entries from Messrs Jardine, Yett, was selected champion by judge Jimmy Blenkhorn. They sold for £189 per head.
Leading Awards
Over 40kg – 1 and champion, Messrs Jardine, Yett at 47kg, £189; 2, Messrs Reid, Glendearg, 46kg, £180; 3, Messrs Reid, 48kg, £185.
Up to 40kg – 1, Messrs Magnay, Galleywreay, 39kg, £158.
Other Leading Prices
BF per kg – Eriff 409p, 400p; Galleywreay 405p; Yett 402p, 395p; Longburgh Fauld 395p. Price per head – Yett £189, £186; Glendearg £185; Eriff £184; Cramalt £182.
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