PRIME LAMBS

A wintery weekend results in a weathered show, however demand remains strong with an overall average of 300p/kg.
Beltex lambs from KA Purtill, Wigan sold to 355p/kg with the same home selling a lighter weight lambs to 346p/kg. Heavier Texels sold to 337p/kg again from the same good farming. M&S Purtill, Wigan sold the lightest lambs of the day to 333p/kg for a Beltex, while a slightly heavier Texel from TR Prickett, Hutton Roof achieved 332p/kg. Texels topped at £166 from J Burr, Quernmore. Others sold to the same money for a pair from TR Prickett, Hutton Roof. A pair of continentals sold to £165 from KA Purtill, Wigan.

For enquires about next week’s sale, please contact Matthew Probert on 07540446667.

CAST SHEEP

A few less about today, with trade very similar on the week. Texel ewes topped at £152 for a pair from TR Gorst, Bay Horse with other Texels from TR Prickett, Hutton Roof at £157. Mule ewes topped at £134 from J Burr, Quernmore with others from the same good home at £128. A consignment of Cheviots from TR Gorst, Bay Horse topped at £136. All ewes today averaged £128.

STORE LAMBS

The fortnightly sale of store lambs saw 105 through the ring, with a pleasing average of £93 considering the sale consisted of some vendors end of season runs. Texel topped the day at £111 from regular vendor J Gardner, Bay Horse. Other Texels achieved £103 from S&E Airey, Lancaster who also sold Suffolks to £99, with others at £95 from S Dickinson, Ellel.
The next store lamb sale is on Monday 23rd December, please inform the office or Andrew Butler of entries.