Suffolks sell to 40,000gns for ram lamb at Lanark

The show and sale of Suffolk Sheep on behalf of the Scottish Area Branch saw an 84% clearance rate with six prices crossing the five-figure barrier to a top of 40,000gns

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 2 min read
Top price ram lamb from Howgillfoot flock
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Top price ram lamb from Howgillfoot flock

Leading the trade at 40,000gns was Richard and Lila Hutchinson, Howgillfoot flock, Kirkby Stephen, with the overall champion from the pre-sale show. This was a ram lamb by Howgillfoot Commander out...

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