Lanark ewe tops fifth Blackface In Lamb female sale at 6200gns

The Ulster Ram Breeders’ Association held their 5th Blackface In Lamb Female Sale on Monday 8th February in Ballymena Livestock Mart, selling 45 out of 47 entered averaging 1382gns, proving to be a very successful sale for all.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Feb 2021, 08:58 BST
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Patrick and John Harkin, Loughash received the top price 6200gns of the night for a two crop Lanark ewe by 24k Crossflatt, Sire of Dam: 24k Elmscleugh Scanned Twins by 38k Dalchirla, (Dalmally 2020) selling to G & I Davidson, Gleno. Charlie and Cathal Harkin, “The Rock”, Loughash received 4500gns for a gimmer by 20k Auldhouseburn, Sire of Dam: 24k Elmscleugh scanned single by Top Secret (share sold privately). Closely following was a Gimmer from Charlie and Christine Phillips, Finglen Sire: son of 45k Midlock scanned Twins by 22k Dalchirla which made 4200gns.

James Hunter, Glenarm headed up the Perth prices of the night receiving 3700gns for a two Crop, Sire: Son of 2.5k Sam Adams scanned Single to 1.4k Alan Petrie selling to Francie and Rachel Houston, Rostrevor.

Mark and Russell Smyth, Coleraine got 1500gns for a three Crop, Sire: Robin, scanned Twins by 7.5k Sam Adams.

1350gns from C Carmichael, Dungiven1350gns from C Carmichael, Dungiven
1350gns from C Carmichael, Dungiven

This was followed by Craig Carmichael, Dungiven getting 1350gns for two Crop, Sire: 2017 Cam Champion, scanned Twins by 5k Cam.

Other leading prices: 4000gns, 2000gns, Loughash, P & J Harkin, 2700gns Grant Bros, 2700gns, 1800gns “The Rock” C & C Harkin, 1300gns, 1000gns C & C Phillips, 1200gns J Hunter, 1200gns O & S Brannigan, 1000gns A McFarlane, 1000gns B Curran, 1000gns, 900gns M & R Smyth, 900gns E McKenna, 900gns C Carmichael, 900gns x2 T Adams, 900gns B McAllister.

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