MARKET REPORT - TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER: 2,437 head Breeding Sheep comprising 759 Correct, 1662 Broken Mouthed & 16 Rams.
A mixed show of sheep met with a mixed trade, some classes of young sheep looking as well sold as at recent sales, but some classes cheaper. The broken mouthed ewes generally selling away well, with Swaledales averaging just over £30.
2,437 head Breeding Sheep comprising 759 Correct, 1662 Broken Mouthed & 16 Rams.
A mixed show of sheep met with a mixed trade, some classes of young sheep looking as well sold as at recent sales, but some classes cheaper. The broken mouthed ewes generally selling away well, with Swaledales averaging just over £30.
SHEARLINGS –
Suffolk to £128 Riva Hall Farms
Texel to £70 JS Stephenson
Masham to £130 B&M Watkinson
Mule to £160 av £96 B&M Watkinson
Charollais to £66 G Hayton & EC Stocks
Swaledale to £55 G Hayton & EC Stocks
2 SHEAR –
Mule to £128 av £118 RD Thorpe
3 SHEAR –
Texel to £72 A Parnaby
Mule to £102 DN&JM Molyneux
EWES –
Suffolk to £95 Riva Hall Farms
Texel to £75 CG Dibb
Mule to £102 av £66 K Mitchell
Swaledale to £47 K&GJ Huck
Lleyn to £68 J Bownass
BROKEN MOUTHED –
Texel to £66 av £50 PJ Bolland
Mule to £78 av £51 JA&JH Hewetson
Swaledale to £54 av £30 K&GJ Huck
Dalesbred to £26 av £21 RH&EA Close
Lleyn to £53 av £43 PL Metcalfe
Beltex to £60 A Parnaby