Ringside at Ashford

Ashford Market, Kent

More than 2,720 finished sheep went under the hammer on Tuesday (13 August), pulling trade back to average 179.9p/kg for standard weights. “All buyers are keen for well meated lambs, which is reflected in the top prices, with best sorts in excess of 185p/kg,” said auctioneer Elwyn Davies. A pen of 38kg Texel crosses topped the trade at 197.36p. “Leaner lambs averaged around 160p, reflecting a lower killing out percentage.”

A large entry of 1,013 cull sheep sold to ÂŁ142 for rams and ÂŁ90 for first quality ewes, which averaged ÂŁ75 and ÂŁ83, respectively, said auctioneer John Rossiter. “Many ewes are being culled due to lack of grazing and weaning of lambs, but trade has held at a good level.”

 

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