An entry of 270 beef cattle in Ballymena on Thursday resulted in a sharp trade. Beef cows to 167p, Fr cows to 128p, beef bullocks to 205p and beef heifers to 200p. Leading prices:-

1727 head were penned at Ballymena sheep sale on Wednesday. The annual spring lamb show was judged by Brendan Kelly, Ballymena with sponsorship from Hampshire Down sheep breeders association, N.I. Dorset Club and Ballymena Livestock Mart.

An entry of 130 store cattle in Ballymena on Tuesday resulted in a terrific trade. Bullocks sold to £710 over for a Char 630kg at £1340 for Norman Parker, Crumlin. Heifers sold to £510 over for a Blue 440kg at £950 presented by J Rainey, Ahoghill.

BALLYMENA, MONDAY EVENING 23RD MARCH 2015   A good entry of sheep in Ballymena on Monday evening resulted in a steady trade.  Ewes and lambs sold to £220, springers to £144, pet lambs to £47 and store lambs to £73.  Leading prices as follows:- Ewes and lambs sold to:- S Jamieson,

42 dairy cows and heifers sold readily to £1850 for a calved heifer from P Mairs, Comber. Calved cows to £1490.