LOCHBOISDALE – United Auctions held their annual late autumn sale of all classes cattle and sheep at Lochboisdale Auction Mart on November 14 when a record catalogued entry resutled in 491 head of cattle and 956 sheep and lambs being sold. This was undoubtedly the biggest one-day entry of stock booked for this market which drew stock from Barra, Eriskay, Benbecula and North Uist. A good following of buyers present resulted in a firm trade and sellers returning home happy despite an 11-hour marathon selling.
Principal lots and prices Store cattle and calves Bullocks:
ABERDEEN ANGUS CROSS: 3 Howbeg - £1030; 289 Kilphedar – £980; 1 Ormiclate - £980; 3 Howbeg - £980; 289 Kilphedar - £960; 3 Gramsdale, Benbecula - £880; 92 Bualadubh - £850