Dispersal Sale of the Balgray Herd – Pedigree Galloway Cattle
Due to retirement, David and Rosemary Cornthwaite are holding a dispersal sale of their highly regarded Balgray Herd of Pedigree Black Galloway cattle. This is a rare opportunity to acquire top-quality breeding stock from a herd with a proven record in both the show and sale ring.
Sale Details:
- Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
- Location: Wallets Marts, Castle Douglas
Herd Health Status:
- Johne’s Level 1 since 2016
- BVD Accredited since 2017
- Part of the Premium Cattle Health Scheme
Sale Offerings Include:
- 20 Autumn-calving cows with calves at foot
- 18 Spring-calving cows with calves at foot and back in calf
- 8 In-calf heifers
- 9 Bulling heifers
- 3 Bulls
For more information or to discuss the sale, please contact us directly. The catalogue will be out soon!
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