On Friday, 25th January 2008 Harrison & Hetherington held their January sale of Breeding cattle.

A mixed show of cows and heifers and calves were forward with a massive ring side of buyers ensuring the dearest trade for January ever seen.

Belgian blue heifer with calf at foot - £2700

Top price of the sale and a new centre record price was £2,700 for a Belgian Blue heifer with her calf at foot consigned by Mr J McAlister, West Thomaston, Bonnybridge and was purchased by Mr Stephen Graham of Millerhill, Gilsland, Carlisle.

Leading prices:-
Heifers & Calves, Belgian Blue £2700 West Thomaston, £1580 High Knipe, £1380, £1250 Arkleby Hall, £1100, £1050 Howgill Foot, £1020 Thorn Bush Farm, Blonde D’Aquitaine £1600 High Knipe, Limousin £1550 Croft House, £1400 High Knipe, £1380 Well Head Farm, £1300 Topping Castle.

Cows & Calves: Limousin £1480, £1300, £1120 Toppin Castle Farm, £1000 Highberries, £900

In calf Heifers: Limousin £980 (x5), £960 The Flatt, £720 High Thorn Farm, Blonde d’Aquitaine £720 High Thorn Farm,

In calf Cows: Simmental £820, £800 Kirklinton Park, Shorthorn £600 Manor Farm, Limousin £660 (x2) Stubbsgill Farm, £600 Manor Farm

Bulling Heifers: Belgian Blue £730 (x2), £700 Dolphenby Farm, Blonde d’Aquitaine £670, £660 (x2) Theakston Grange, Limousin £670 (x3) Theakston Grange.

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