Northumberland Livestock

May 3

Harrison and Hetherington held its fortnightly store sale. Sold 76 store cattle.

Cattle show less for quality, with end of season lots appearing. Plenty of buyers were present to keep trade at late rates.

Steers per Head: Aberdeen Angus: £1100, £1010, £950 Abberwick & East Bolton, £870 Shawdon Woodhouse, £860 South Lyham. Limousin: £970, £960, £940 Brockley Hall.

Heifers per Head: Aberdeen Angus: £1100, £950 Brockley Hall, £1040, £1030, £980 South Lyham, £960 Shawdon Woodhouse. Limousin: £840, £830 Brockley Hall.

Steers per kg: Limousin: 238.1p, 236.4p Shotton, 220.7p Brockley Hall. Aberdeen Angus: 217.2p, 214.8p Abberwick & East Bolton.

Heifers per kg: Limousin: 225p, 224.8p Shotton. Aberdeen Angus: 210.3p Ford & Etal.