Greyfaced Ewe Lambs

On Thursday 30th September 2004 Harrison & Hetherington, Carlisle conducted their second show and sale of Greyface ewe lambs when they presented 2402 head.

A quality show of nine pens were forward for the pre sale judging which was carried out by Mr David Brough of Seat Hill Farm, Irthington, Carlisle. He awarded the 1st prize and championship rosette to a very correct pen of lambs from Mr R Wigham of Hargill House, Coanwood, Haltwhistle, Northumberland.

The trade on the day was very satisfactory with buyers from throughout the UK appreciating the excellent run of ewe lambs on offer resulting in a very respectable overall average of £66.02.

Leading Flock Averages:- £77.40 (25) Haining House, £75.39 (70) Coldshield, £71.42 (77) Temon, £69.12 (62) Aimshaugh, £68.89 (74) Hargill House, £67.73 (50) Fordlands Farm, £67.71 (94) Riggfoot Farm, £66.81 (81) Denton Mains.

Leading Prices:- £94 (Champion & 1st prize pen) & £74 Hargill House, £92 (2nd prize), £76 & £75 Coldshield, £90 (3rd prize), £69 & £68 Haining House, £80 & £74 Temon, £79 & £72 Riggfoot Farm, £78 (4th prize), £70 & £69 Birk Bank, £76 Kirkhaugh, £73 Fordlands and High Old Shield, £72, £70 & £68 (x2) Aimshaugh, £69 & £68 Denton Mains, £68 Mid Todhills

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