Stirling bull sales

United Auctions sold 29 Aberdeen-Angus bulls through the ring to average £7,872, up £216/head on the year

The 71 Simmental bulls which went under the hammer achieved an average of £11,025, down £45 on the year

Buyers and sellers returned ringside for the October Stirling Bull Sales event, with a selective trade met across the breeds

From day one, Hamish and Margaret Sclater had a clear ambition to breed the best Aberdeen-Angus herd they could, one which was functional in the field and successful in the show ring

Strong demand anticipated as Strawfrank Limousins head to Stirling Bull Sales event with a five-strong consignment

Charolais bulls met a more select trade, selling to an average of £11,760, down £393 on the year, with 104 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%

Eight Luing bulls sold to an average of £12,250, up £97 on the year, with the 15 Salers bulls forward selling for an average of £8,211, up £2,698 on last year’s sale

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

Limousin bulls sold to a high of 20,000gns, with 55 bulls sold and a clearance rate of 86%, the trade averaged £9,744, up £2,411 on the previous year

Beef Shorthorn bulls set a new record of 40,000gns at the first Stirling February showcase. With 55 bulls sold, the trade averaged £9,234, up £2,758 on the year