Livestock

THAINSTONE – Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 40 prime cattle. Under 30 month - prime bullocks (14) averaged 232.8p (-0.3p) and sold to 247p per kg for a 630kg Limousin Cross from Faichfolds, King Edward and £1,614.60 gross for a 690kg Limousin Cross from Kirkhill, Gartly. Prime heifers (18) averaged 230.5p (-3p) and sold to 267p per kg for a 530kg Limousin Cross from Boghouse, Tarves and £1,552.50 gross for a 690kg Limousin Cross from Chapelford, Buckie. Young bulls (5) averaged 180.4p and sold to 209p per kg for a 650kg Aberdeen Angus from Blelack, Dinnet and £1,483.65 gross for a 945kg Simmental from Pettymarcus, Clola. 30 to 48 month - bullocks (1) sold to 207p per kg and £1,386.90 gross for a 670kg Aberdeen Angus from Bankhead, New Aberdour. Heifers (2) averaged 212.3p and sold to 217p per kg for a 595kg Saler Cross from Blackford, Croy and £1,383.20 gross for a 665kg Saler from Whitebog, Fortrose. Leading prices per kg: Under 30 month - prime bullocks: Whiteside, Tullynessle (LimX) 239p; Faichfolds (LimX) 238p, 235p; Kirkhill (LimX). Prime heifers: Chapelford (LimX) 245p; Whiteside (Lim) 243p; Chapelford (LimX) 239p.