Average - £214

Mule gimmer lambs were on fire today at Lancaster, with the average up £56 on the year! There was a high quality show to be seen, thanks go to Hannah Mason and Jim Finlayson, Dumfries for doing the judging honours. We thank them very much for their expertise.

CLASS 1- 10 MULE GIMMER LAMBS
1st R Lawrence, Greaves Farm - £300
2nd AC & K Pye, Dunkenshaw Farm - £265
3rd Drinkall Bros, Catshaw Hall Farm - £355

CLASS 2- 20 MULE GIMMER LAMBS
1st W & A Cornall, Bank Farm - £225

BEST RUN OF LAMBS: Drinkall Bros

Trade was solid throughout with buyers for all specs of lambs and with a full ringside, the trade and atmosphere was electric. Top price today was the first pen in the ring from Drinkall Bros, Catshaw Hall making £355, the same firm were awarded the best run by the judges. Lambs would increase in value as the sale went on, as buyers responded to the reduction in breeding sheep numbers. The champion pen from Bob and Emma Lawrence went on the make £300, with Mr Finlayson backing his judgment. The judge also bought the second prize pen from the Pye family, they went on to make £265. Trade was flying! Quality in abundance! Buyers Galore! Lancaster leading the way for Mule gimmer lambs!
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Leading Prices:
Drinkall Bros, Abbeystead - £355
R Lawrence, Grange Over Sands - £300
AC&K Pye, Abbeystead - £265
Calderside Farm, Oakenclough - £260
B&SE Carter, Ellel - £252