Two-Day Blackface Ram Sale - 17/18 October 2024 by lawrie-and-symington

Annual Two-Day Sale of 625 Blackface Rams and Ram Lambs

(Ballot drawn by: Mr T Muirhead, Ptarmigan House, Blair Atholl)

FIRST DAY’S SALE: THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2024

No. 1 Ring at 10.30am: 393 Blackface Shearling Rams

SECOND DAY’S SALE: FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2024

No. 1 Ring at 11.00am: 232 Blackface Ram Lambs

Sold under the Conditions of Sale as displayed in Market Office as recommended by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (Under the auspices of the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association)

Payment due on Day of Purchase

Interestchargeableonalloutstandingaccountsafter7daysat7%overbaserate

Please note a surcharge of 1.5% will apply to All Business card payments

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR

EQUESTRIAN BRANDS

ANIMAL FEED SUPPLERS

FARM & EQUESTRIAN TOYS

BREYER | TOMY | MISS MELODY | TOP MODEL

ANIMAL BEDDING

HILLHEADOFCOVINGTONMILK&MILKSHAKES AVALIBLEINSTORE

CONFECTIONERY

We have three areas available for private functions of varying size. Catering and bar facilities are also available on site. We can cater for all types of events/parties. For more information or to book please contact our events team on the above number.

TOALLPROSPECTIVEPURCHASERS

All new intending purchasers must make themselves known to us in the main office prior to the sale

Can all purchasers complete this form and hand to the Clerk or Auctioneer at the time of purchase

SALE AND LOT NO:

TRADING NAME:

NAME: (If diff from Trading Name)

ADDRESS:

POSTCODE:

TELEPHONE

CPH

: (for movement if diff from above)

NOTICETOCONSIGNORS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Number of each Ram must be legibly branded on near horn according to numbers in catalogue

Shepherds must remain in Charge and give delivery receiving a pass from the buyers. Delivery must not be given without a Pass

The Auctioneers do not hold themselves responsible for mistakes in delivery

SELLERSLEVY

A 3% Sellers Levy capped at £2,000 (max £60 per tup) will be implemented on behalf of the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association

NOTICETOPURCHASERS

Payment due on Day of Purchase

Interest chargeable from date of purchase at 7% over Bank of Scotland base rate at the time, for accounts in default

Purchases shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law in England and Scotland

Accepted form of payments

Direct Bank Transfer; Debit Card; Cheque (known customers only); Bankers Draft

Business Debit/Credit Cards are now subject to a 1.5% charge

If payment is made by credit card, it must be linked to a business bank account

Completion of a Purchaser Detail Slip (front of catalogue) is essential for parties who have not dealt with the Company before

New customers and/or agents wishing to purchase on behalf of another party must contact the company’s main office at Lanark at least 48 hours prior to sale, to provide full details and references for authorisation

Purchasers from Outside the United Kingdom

Invoices will be raised in Pounds Sterling

MOUTHWARRANTY

ALL SHEEP MUST BE GUARANTEED CORRECT IN THE MOUTH ON THE DAY OF SALE

All Complaints regarding incorrect mouths must be lodged along with £20 at Main Office after purchase no later than 2 hours after the conclusion of the Sale. The fee of £20 will be refunded, if buyers appeal is upheld. A veterinary surgeon will be in attendance and his decision is final

All rams and ram lambs are warranted by the vendor to be capable of and effective at natural service. If any such ram has proved to be incapable of or ineffective at natural service and written notice to that effect is given to the Auctioneers within 10 weeks after the date of sale then, after proof, the purchase may return the Ram to the Vendor who shall refund the purchase price of the animal together with costs of transport and veterinary expenses. No claim for consequential loss will be entertained

Phonebids

GENERAL INFORMATION

BiddingFacilities

All purchases intending to bid by telephone, must be pre-registered with payment terms approved by Lawrie & Symington Limited, Lanark Agricultural Centre

Notelephonebidsfromunregisteredbidderswillbetakenontheday

To register, please contact Market Office: 01555 662281 Archie Hamilton 07917624409 or Nick Woodmass 07778 449383

RAMFERTILITYGUARANTEE

All sheep will be sold under the Auspices of the Society and the conditions of sale relevant to the sales centre – either IAAS or LAA

59 Stock Rams

59.1 Vendor’s warranty - The vendor warrants that any ram sold as a stock ram for the amount in paragraph (j) of the Appendix or more is capable of and effective at natural service. This warranty is a 10 week warranty.

59.2 Purchaser’s rights - If the purchaser proves a breach of warranty then the purchaser may return the ram to the vendor who shall, at the purchaser’s option, either replace the ram with another ram of equal value which is capable of and effective at natural service, or refund the purchase price together with such costs and charges as the purchaser may be entitled to under these Conditions. Notice of a claim must be supported by a veterinary surgeon’s certificate confirming that:

(a) the ram’s incapacity or ineffectiveness is not the result of injury, accident or illness happening after the time of the sale: and

(b) the purchaser’s breeding stock are not responsible for the ram’s incapacity or ineffectiveness. (http://www.iaas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Conditions-of-Sale-IAAS.pdf)

EXPORTNOTICE

As of 1st January 2021, Lawrie & Symington Limited are not able to offer direct export for sheep due to new exporting rules. If you are a buyer from Northern Ireland, Eire, or the European Union then sheep cannot be moved direct from a sale. It is the responsibility of the Vendor and/or Purchaser to make the necessary arrangements. Please consult the vendor to check if they are willing to assist with this and what cost will be involved.

NO Direct Export or Vendor Returns will be available

Disclaimer: The export of sheep is the responsibility of either the purchaser or the vendor and NOT Lawrie & Symington Limited, or Blackface Sheep Breeders Association

OTHERLANARKAGRICULTURALCENTRERULES

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Unloading/LoadingofLivestock:EithersidedoorsORloadingdocks

MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER - PRIME SHEEP & CAST SHEEP at10.30amand PRIME CATTLE & CAST COWS at1pm

TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER - SALE OF STORE CATTLE

Further entries invited by: Friday 18th at 3pm

WEDNESDAY 23RD – THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER - ONLINE DISPLENISHING SALE OF FARM MACHINERY (OnbehalfofMrJMurray,HighLangmuirFarm,Kilmaurs,Kilmarnock)

Bidding Opens: Wed at 12noon / Bidding Closes: Thur from 12noon Viewing Only on Tuesday 15th October, from 10am till 3pmor by prior arrangement, contact Mungo Guthrie Comprising:NewHollandB110CTC(68Reg/1,600hours),25ftRedrockTrailer(2001),Redrock2,500GallonSlurry Tanker-DribbleBar&SplashPlates(2023),TeagleFlailTopperekr/s2802022,6ftDungGraip(EuroHitch), Malbar8ftSlurryPump,NC30008ftSlurryPump,JarmetHarrows,ParmitterChainHarrows,LandLeveller,Hays Harrow/Cultivator,Fleming10ftCultivator(2014),SumoGLSAerator/Subsoiler-4leg(2018),Kverneland4-Fur ModeEPlough160-8,Kverneland3232MNRearMower(2016),Kverneland3632ftFrontMower(2018), Kverneland8576ScatteringTedder(2019),AtlasCopcoCompressor/Generator,4-LeafOpicoHarrows18ft, Allman825Ltr12mSprayer,ViconPS04FertSpreader(2009),PollocksBaleLifter&SoftHands,DualWheels18.4-26(NoClamps),BomfordSubsoiler,BarleyFeedBox,PalletJibExt,LayFlatPipe&Coupling,S2Stillage Crates,PalletForkExtensions,PalletForksc/wBobcatFittings,5ftBucketc/wBobcatFittings,IBCTanks,Grays ToeTipBucketEuroHitch,Johnsons5.5ft3RamSheargrab,FellaSwardGuard,16xJD50kgWeight&Frame, RecoBlower,14xCowMats&Carpet2m,3SilageWallRetainingBrackets,ShutteringParts,10cubiclesforbyre, 26MushroomCubicles,ClayTileTransporter,DickieCampbellBuckrake,AssortedScaffolding/Acroprops,Panel Slatesx27,4HBeams&CrashBarriers,AssortmentSlurryPipes,10x12ftRoan&Fittings-12Joiners&3t,18ft ExtLadders,2xTubFrames,Tarpaulin,2xSubmersibleValves,DrumPump,DoubleRadiator&Barrow,2x WheelBarrows,FeedBarrows,ElectricCementMixer,4xClayTroughs,250LtrTank,AssortedPipeFittings, 1000LtrTank,GrassHooks,SingleFork,PipeVice,AFrameSpares,5xAssortedMotors,Bench&Transformer,5x PTOShafts,BrushSpares,3xDrumsFloodPaint(white)-3x20ltrs,2xMilkCans,AssortmentParlourSpares,Qty Chains,CuttingGear&ExtraBottles

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER at 10.30am - LATE SALE OF BLACKFACE, CHEVIOT AND AOB STORE LAMBS (InconjunctionwithLivestockMarketing(Borders)Ltd)

INCLUDING FINAL SALE OF ALL CLASSES OF BREEDING SHEEP (NoRams) Entries to be advised to office: Wednesday 23rd October / Catalogue will be available on website

MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER - PRIME SHEEP & CAST SHEEP at10.30am, CALVES at10.30amand PRIME CATTLE & CAST COWS at1pm

THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER at 10.30am - FINAL FLING OF ALL CLASSES OF RAMS, RAM LAMBS AND FEMALES INCLUDING SECOND SALE OF BLACKFACE RAMS AND RAM LAMBS (UnderauspicesofBlackfaceSheepBreeders Association)

Please note this is a Non-MV Sale / Entries to be advised to office: Wednesday 23rd October

FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER at 10.30am - SALE OF STORE LAMBS

WEDNESDAY 6TH – THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER - ONLINE TIMED AUCTION SALE OF TRACTORS, FARM

IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY (BiddingOpens:Wedat12noon/BiddingCloses:Thurfrom12noon)

FurtherDetails:SandyMooreorAileenSimpson/ Entries to: implements@lawrieandsymington.com or 07918 384360 / Entries close: Friday 1st at 12noon (Entry form on website) LIGHTWEIGHT LAMBS REQUIRED WEEKLY

For all above sales, contact any of the Sales Team ArchieHamilton07917624409

PrimroseBeaton07717503841 NickWoodmass07778449383 SandyMoore07747443260 MungoGuthrie07785901977 AmyHaddow07769398366