Store and Breeding Sheep Sale report – Friday 10th November 2023

Store Sheep – Friday 10th November

4,183 Sold

Auctioneer: John Rossiter 07557 392903

Just over 4,000 lambs penned this week with numbers now coming under pressure as the season draws to a close for the autumn sheep sales. As is usually the case, as these numbers begin to decrease, the prices tend to increase, and this week was no exception with the cross bred lambs averaging £87.80 all included. The stronger lambs on offer were in strongest demand with many breaking the £100 barrier and topping at £117 head for genuine store lambs to farm on, whilst a small entry of Suffolk cross ewe lambs from L E Humphreys & Sons sold to a top of £125. Smaller, longer term lambs this week were, maybe, a touch easier with the horrific weather conditions dampening the spirits of these customers at the moment, but still a lot of these sorts traded from £75-85 head. Romney wethers were a mixed bunch on offer with a top price of £92.50 which was taken jointly by both A R Dunlop and M A & F W Owen.