Robert Parker, Drumdow
Buyers from as far north as Orkney and right down to Wales were forward for the dispersal of Robert Parker and family’s Black Baldie cattle herd from Drumdow, Stranraer.
The sale of Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cross females staged at United Auctions’ Stirling Agricultural Centre, met a flying trade with no fewer than 197 in-calf cows and heifers averaging a colossal £3087.30.
The five stock bulls peaked at £4200 for an Aberdeen Angus.
Leading Prices
In-calf heifers – £3700 x2; £3600 x4; £3500 x2; £3400 x2; £3200 x6
Second calvers – £3800 x3; £3400 x6; £3300 x4; £3200 x6
Aged cows – £3700 x2; £3600 x2; £3500 x6; £3400 x8; £3300 x8; £3200 x22; £3100 x24; £3000 x22.
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