Skipton sheep trade remains solid, though more sought across all sectors
Skipton auction mart, gimmer lambs, stock picture SHEEP continue to flock to Skipton Auction Mart, this Monday’s prime turnout not far short of 3,000 head and comprising 98 Spring lambs, 2,484 hoggs and 356 cast ewes and rams. Springers met another excellent trade and with retail butcher customers keen and looking to supply additional buyers many more could have been sold, clearly shown by the overall average of 376.6p/kg, or £160.58 each. Prices peaked at £192 per head, or 436.4p/kg...
Source: cravenherald.co.uk