A Limousin cross bullock from R Simpson and Son, Mains of Creuchies, took top price and pre-sale champion at United Auctions, Stirling, sale of 1220 suckled calves.

The 520kg champion bullock later sold for £1130 whilst top price in the per kg section was 293.90p for a 330kg Charolais cross from Little Kilmory.

Bullocks and heifers averaged 231.48p and 214.57p respectively.

Heifers peaked at 269.70p per kg for a 330kg Charolais cross from Dippen, and £1010 for a 451kg Limousin from Percival.

LEADING awards

Spring born heifer – 1, Semple, Dippen; 2, Semple, Dippen.

Spring born bullock – 1, Semple, Dippen; 2, Shanry.

Autumn born heifer – 1, Shanry.

Autumn born bullock – 1, Mains of Creuchie; 2, Fullerton; 3, Shanry.

Pen of four – 1, Semple, Dippen; 2, Simpson, Mains of Creuchies; 3, Shanry.

LEADING prices

Bullocks – Up to 250kg – £500, 233.60 Gribloch. 251-300kg – £830, 288.20p Auchlin. 301-350kg – £970, 293.90p Little Kilmory. 351-400kg – £940 Nether Guelt; 254.20p Townhead. 401-450kg – £990 Laigh Alticane; 241.40p Gribloch. 451-500kg – £1080, 239.50p Mains of Creuchies. 501-551kg – £1130, 217.30p Mains of Creuchies.

Heifers – Up to 250kg – £530, 215.40p Lettar. 251-300kg – £725 Auchlin; 250p Polquhairn. 301-350kg – £890, 269.70p Dippen. 351-400kg – £980, 245p Tom of Cluny. 401-450kg – £940, 220.70p Bridge House. 451-500kg – £1010, 223.90p Percival. 501-551kg – £930, 185.30p Laigh Alticane.