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Culmark Gerty, 3,900gns
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Culmark Gerty, 3,900gns

Galloway females in demand GALLOWAY females met a 98% clearance and a marked rise in averages of more than £1,400 in both sections at the Galloway Cattle Society's offering at Carlisle. Two set the...

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