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STIRLING BULL SALES: Two bids of 17,000gns lead Limousin prices

Limousin bulls sold to a high of 17,000gns twice, averaging £7,466, up £777 on the year, for the 42 sold, with the strongest average of the day at 90 per cent

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 3 min read
Anside Typhoon from the Irvine family, Drummuir, which sold for a top price of 17,000gns.
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Anside Typhoon from the Irvine family, Drummuir, which sold for a top price of 17,000gns.

The Limousin Society's CEO, Alice Swift, said the strong figures were reflective of the current commercial trade, with confidence in the beef market resulting in solid and consistent trade. The first...

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