Averages see a lift at Thame Sheep Fair

An entry of 18,614 sheep went under the hammer over two days at this year’s Thame Summer Sheep Fair, where the sale grossed just more than £2.5 million

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Averages see a lift at Thame Sheep Fair

Most breeds saw an increase in averages against last year, with the highest increase reported for the Lleyn shearlings and older Mule ewes. Whitefaced sheep sold on Thursday and topped at £260 for 10...

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