Beltex Belters - Saturday 13th December at 11.30am
Top Price InLamb December 2024, Messrs Baillie, Cal lacrag, 1,400gns.
PURCHASER DETAIL SLIP
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 NO:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
CPH
CPH NO: (for movement if diff from above)
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS AND NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
ACCEPTANCE OF STOCK – please adhere to timetable below.
Friday 12th December Arrival of Stock From 2pm
Saturday 13th December
Arrival of Stock From 7am
Inspection & Scanning From 9am
Show to Commence 10.00am
Sale to Commence (No. 1 Ring) 11.30am
NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
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
Please note that all lots/items must be settled on the day of purchase and prior to clearance of any stock
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 Lawrie & Symington Ltd Lanark Agricultural Centre, Lanark, ML11 9AX
Tel: 01555 662281
Website: www.lawrieandsymington.com
Fax: 01555 665100
E-Mail: lanark@lawrieandsymington.com
Bidding Facilities
GENERAL INFORMATION
Phone bids
All purchases intending to bid by telephone, must be pre-registered with payment terms approved by Lawrie & Symington Limited, Lanark Agricultural Centre
No telephone bids from unregistered bidders will be taken on the day
To register, please contact Market Office: 01555 662281 or Archie Hamilton: 07917624409 or Charlie Reid 07427 970262
Live online bidding
Online Bidding via Marteye: MartEye | Live Streaming Auctions | Ireland and UK
Prospective purchasers should register in advance of sale date by following ‘Live Bidding’ link on our website: MartEye | Live Streaming Auctions | Ireland and UK
Minimum bid
Gimmers: 300gns
RAM FERTILITY GUARANTEE
Ewe Lambs: 300gns
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)
IN-LAMB SHEEP GUARANTEE
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
55 Female Sheep Proving Barren
55.1 Vendor’s warranty – The vendor warrants that any female sheep sold as being in lamb is in lamb at the time of sale. This warranty is a 21 day warranty
55.2 Purchaser’s rights - If the purchaser proves a breach of warranty he may exercise his rights under Condition 66. Notice of a claim must be supported by a veterinary surgeon’s certificate.
EXPORT NOTICE
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 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 Breed Sheep Society or Club/Branch
OTHER LANARK AGRICULTURAL CENTRE RULES
All sheep will be sold in Guineas
No electric powered fans can be used, Battery Powered ones only Drinking Water for Livestock: Pipeline at concrete wall, outside of penning area
Unloading/Loading of Livestock: Either side doors OR loading docks
Beltex General Sale Bye-Laws
The sale terms and conditions of the LAAS / IAAS shall apply to Beltex Society and club sales with the exception of the duration of the stock ram warranty. (see point 26)
1. All UK-bred sheep entered at Society/Club sales must be fully registered and all fees paid prior to the sale, with the exception of spring ewe and lamb sales where lambs need only be birth notified prior to sale and fully registered, at cost to the vendor, if sold.
2. All tags must comply with UK legislation and Society rules on identification.
3. Substitutes must be declared to the Auction Mart Office and Society within the specified time stated on the sale entry form and catalogue, and must be marked with a red dot on the loin.
4. Scrapie genotyping is voluntary, but is included in the standard DNA sample for sires used and ewes flushed. All sheep catalogued with scrapie genotype must have valid certificates.
5. The upset (minimum) price is 300gns at the Premier Sale. At all other Society/Club sales, the upset price shall be decided between the Society/Club and the auctioneer.
6. Runs are limited to 10, extra runs are placed at the end of the sale (see Carlisle Premier Special Sale Bye-Laws for exceptions).
7. All sheep entered for Society/Club sales must be inspected by a panel of inspectors appointed by the Society. Some sales will also have a Veterinary Officer aiding with the inspection.
8. The inclusion of any animal in the show and/or sale following any inspection is no warranty that the particular animal meets any criteria or criterion in respects of any standards, or will do so in the future.
9. Entry forms must be submitted with all relevant paper work.
10. Any sheep which has not passed Society/Club inspection should be removed from the vendor’s pen as soon as possible, and must not be offered for sale, or advertised or promoted, in the ring.
11. No animal to be sold outside of the ring before entering the sale ring.
12. All animals must be sold in catalogue order.
13. Any sheep to be sold at Society sales must be registered in the flock from which it is to be sold by 31 May in the year of sale.
14. All sheep forward must be back-stamped with the lot number, with the exception of those at spring ewe and lamb sales. Failure to do so will result in rejection from sale.
15. Any rams with semen taken or retained before sale, or females which have been flushed and embryos recovered before sale, must be declared in the entry forms and catalogue and announced at the time of sale. Failure to do so will result in the purchaser havi ng the right to return the sheep. Costs may be incurred by the vendor.
16. Recipients carrying pedigree embryos will be allowed to be sold at the in -lamb female sales after fully registered sheep.
17. All sheep entered at in-lamb sales will be scanned at time of inspection.
18. Substitutes allowance per vendor at any sale is three shearling rams, and two per other section . These must be notified to the Society by the time specified on the entry form/catalogue. No substitutes will be allowed on the day. Any un -notified substitutes must be removed from the vendor’s pen as soon as possible and must not be offered for sale through the ring.
Note re Point 15: Council advise the following: Tick the box on the entry forms and make sure information is given out at time of sale. The vendor must discuss fully with the purchaser any details of retained semen/embryos, specifically whether for own use or if intending t o sell. This should be agreed between vendor and purchaser, preferably in writing and signed by both parties.
Inspections
19. Tags which do not comply with UK legislation and Society requirements will result in the sheep being rejected at inspection. From 2008, all registered lambs must carry tags with the Society logo. Check that tags are correct at time of entry so that replacement tags can be ordered before the sale.
20. All sheep forward must be back-stamped with the lot number, with the exception of those at spring ewe and lamb sales. Failure to do so will result in rejection from sale.
21. Sheep which have failed inspection must be removed immediately from the market premises. Vendors are advised to check their animals thoroughly prior to departure from home.
22. Any animal rejected for testicle abnormality or incorrect mouth is not allowed to be entered or substituted at later Society/Club sales, with the exception of lambs which may be entered at sales the following year as shearlings.
23. Inspection will include the following points – tags, teeth, testicles, udder, muscularity and any other points deemed necessary by Council as they see fit.
Inspection Standards
a. Teeth to be inspected and assessed at the discretion of the inspector/veterinary officer. Teeth must meet the pad, not be overshot or undershot, and no tampering with teeth is permitted.
b. All sheep should be mobile and rams capable of natural service.
c. Testicles should be of even size, free of abnormalities and move freely. Minimum testicle size – 27cm for ram lambs and 30 cm for shearling rams and aged rams. Testicles will be measured at the vet/inspector’s discretion.
d. Udders should be correct and free of any hardness or abnormalities. The vet and inspector’s decision will be final at each sale.
24. Shows at Sales
a. Each vendor is allowed two entries in each pre -sale show class, bar the Carlisle Premier Sale where only one entry per class is allowed.
b. All exhibitors should be dressed in a white coat in the show ring.
c. Exhibitors are permitted to prepare their sheep to the best of their ability.
d. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that each exhibit is available for judging at the correct time.
e. All prize winners must be offered for sale at auction by the exhibitor at the sale following the show, otherwise awards may be withheld and prize monies forfeited.
f. The decision of the judge is final.
25. Sales held under the auspices of the Beltex Sheep Society
• All sheep sold at any Society/Club sale must be registered with the Beltex Sheep Society. Cross -bred sheep must not be listed in any Society catalogue unless they are carrying pedigree embryos. Dispersal (No Inspection required) Production and Reduction (Inspection required) Sales to be held at the end of the collective sale and no sheep to be shown in the pre -sale show.
26. Sale Conditions
Rams purchased at Society and club sales must prove to be capable of, and effective at, getting at least 1 female in lamb by 15th December in the year of purchase.
Claims must be notified to the auctioneers by 31st December and must be supported by vets' reports and any other proof of infertility or incapability. No claim after that date will be accepted.
The auctioneers shall be mediators in disputes between buyer and seller.
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Date of Birth (if under 18): ........................... Parent Name / Legal Guardian: ........................................
The flock prefix is the name your flock will be known by
3 Flock Letters: 1st Choice 2nd Choice
The flock letters form part of the identity of your homebred sheep. i.e. ABC.R001
UK Flock Mark: ............................. CPH Holding No: ................................. MV Acc: Yes / No ..............
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Annual Subscription: £40.00 (plus VAT)
GIFT AID DECLARATION
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OFFICE BEARERS, COMMITTEE AND UPCOMING EVENTS
For details of becoming a member, please contact any of the office bearers or committee listed below
OFFICE BEARERS
Chairman Mr Andrew Dunlop (Corstane/Broughton flocks)
Corstane Farm, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6HF
Tel: 07746 677423
Vice-Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer
Jenna Ballantyne (Roadend)
Mr Grant Maxwell (Faughhill flock)
Faughhill Farm, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 9HT
Mrs Heather Barclay (Beachy flock)
Mid Brockloch Farm, Maybole, Ayrshire, KA19 8DG
Tel: 01655 882268 or 07814 501720 / Email: hettybarclay@gmail.com
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
John Barclay (Beachy) Fiona Burke (Pentland)
John Cousar (Howcomman) Jim Hamilton (Mid Shawtonhill) Andrew Ireland (Feoch)
Grant Ireland (Glenisla) Alan Miller (Lurg) Kirsty Morton (Mortons) Ian Reid (Osprey) Allan Taylor (Heatheryhall) Richard Wood (Kingledores)
FORTHCOMING BELTEX SCOTLAND SALES & EVENTS 2026
Wednesday 10th June: NSA Scotsheep Come and Visit the Beltex Stand at Wedderlie Farm, Scottish Borders
Friday 19th June: Royal Highland Show followed by refresments & buffet Judge: Mrs Anne Story, Borderesk flock
Saturday 25th July: Scottish National Show Venue: Border Union Show, Kelso (further details to follow)
Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September: Show & Sale of Beltex Sheep Venue: Lawrie & Symington Ltd, Lanark Agricultural Centre
Saturday 19th September: Show & Sale of Beltex Sheep Venue: United Auctions, Stirling Agricultural Centre
Saturday 12th December: Beltex Belters – Show & Sale of In-Lamb Females & Empty Ewe Lambs Venue: Lawrie & Symington Ltd, Lanark Agricultural Centre
NB: From 5th November 2023, Beltex Scotland Committee have agreed that at all Club Shows & Sales (September and December), that the first 3 consigners and the last 3 consigners of all sections (if entries allow) will be drawn into the middle of the ballot the year following – allowing everyone a fair chance and keeping in similar patterns as per society sales
NOTICE FROM BELTEX SHEEP SOCIETY
Lanark is one of the five sales to include the presence of veterinary officers during pre-sale inspections to help improve the breed standard. The team of inspectors and vets will be looking for any testicle abnormalities, animals to be correct in the mouth and for good mobility.
NOTICE FROM BELTEX SHEEP SOCIETY
It is essential that the vendor is in the pen during inspections to hold the animal and allow for a more thorough inspection, with any issues discussed at the time.
Lanark is one of the five sales to include the presence of veterinary officers during pre-sale inspections to help improve the breed standard. The team of inspectors and vets will be looking for any testicle abnormalities, animals to be correct in the mouth and for good mobility.
Chief Vet: Karen Kerr, Armac Vets
Scanner: S Wright
Chief Inspector: per Beltex Scotland
It is essential that the vendor is in the pen during inspections to hold the animal and allow for a more thorough inspection, with any issues discussed at the time.
Our dedicated farm vets have over 200 years of experience between them, giving us both a wide knowledge base and a range of specific skills and interests across all areas of farm practice.
We provide support from our two branches in Stirling and Lanark 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and a member of our team will always be available to come out to your farm out of hours.
Langlands Jack The Lad ET JSW.J015 (UK0121742/01187) SINGLE ET 06-Feb-23
Bred by: J & S Wilkinson
Sire: Smart Ass Alfie ET gs: The Godfather (8122.5218)
1 EMPTY EWE LAMB
DEO.A003 gd: Woodies Rice Crispie (WOO.R081)
Dam: Ardstewart Gaynor ET gs: Swffryd Express ET (AOG.E2388)
AST.G039 gd: Ardstewart Ella (AST.E003)
LOT 25 Faughhill Luverne ET FHL.L085 (UK0562042/16364) TWIN ET 21-Feb-25
Sire: Langlands Jack The Lad ET gs: Smart Ass Alfie ET (DEO.A003)
JSW.J015 gd: Ardstewart Gaynor ET (AST.G039)
Dam: Faughhill Gin ET gs: Heatheryhall Fireman Sam ET (TBT.F026)
FHL.G14787 gd: Eildon Alabama (FHL.A037)
Seller’s Comments: Lovely stylish Ewe Lamb sired by the 22,000gns Langlands Jack the Lad.
ARMAC Vets Ltd.
Veterinary Surgeons
Farm, equine and companion animal services available daily by appointment at both our Biggar and Peebles branches, with comprehensive in-house diagnostic facilities, including: Companion animal: digital x-ray, ultrasound, blood and urine analysis, microscopy and endoscopy, routine and emergency surgical procedures. Equine: vaccinations; lameness workups with digital x-ray; dentals; wound management. Farm: herd health; routine and emergency beef and dairy procedures; foot care with our crush 24 HOUR EMERGENCY COVER ACROSS ALL SPECIES BY OUR OWN VETS
We aim to provide a high standard of care in a friendly and approachable atmosphere Please see our website for our opening hours or call us with your enquiry.
4 Station Road Biggar, South Lanarkshire ML12 6BW
Tel: 01899 220046
1 Montgomery Place Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45 8ET
