Stirling Bull Sales: Simmentals set new all-breeds centre record average

Trade was booming at the second round of the February Stirling Bull Sales, with Simmentals selling to 30,000gns twice

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Islavale Rocketman from Stuart Stronach and family, Keith, which sold for 30,000gns to the Durno family, Ballindalloch.
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Islavale Rocketman from Stuart Stronach and family, Keith, which sold for 30,000gns to the Durno family, Ballindalloch.

The Simmental trade was on fire at the second round of the February Stirling Showcase, with a new all-breeds centre record average of £12,294, up £2,462 on the year. With 106 bulls going under the hammer...

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