Holsworthy Livestock Market Report
The report from this week’s Holsworthy market showed a strong trade for all good meat lambs.
- 45-46kg lambs sold to a premium, with the top price being 316ppkg for a pen of 46.2kgs from C Littlejohns of Burny Cottage, Hartland.
- Other notable sales included 315ppkg from Mark Dymond of Hollick, Yarnscombe and Mike Down of Whitsley Barton.
- The top price on the day was £156 from Messrs Bolt & Moore of Torrington.
A smaller entry of ewes, mostly lean and lightweight, saw a continued strong trade, with Suffolk and Texel ewes selling to £152 and £151 respectively.
A mixed entry of quality, with framed lambs being very much sought after.
Author's summary: Strong trade for good meat lambs at Holsworthy market.