Covid-19 drives adoption of technology in sheepdog sales

Ease and accessibility of online timed sheepdog sales have seen dog prices soar in recent weeks, as auction marts embrace digital technology in response to Covid-19 restrictions.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Covid-19 drives adoption of technology in sheepdog sales

Ease and accessibility of online timed sheepdog sales have seen dog prices soar in recent weeks, as auction marts embrace digital technology in response to Covid-19 restrictions. In June, David Evans'...

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