Cheviot hoggs, prime cattle and cast cows hit standout prices at Longtown, with champions across the sections selling to exceptional highs.

Steers sold to a top of £2,540 for a 590kgs Limousin steer from Mr Derek Hunter, Liscolman. Heifers sold to a top of £2,000 paid to Mr William Harpur, Portrush for a 520kgs Aberdeen Angus heifer.

Brisk trade had marked the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society’s spring show and sale which was held at Balmoral, Belfast, in 1951 with average prices higher than previous year.

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