Lazonby Mule Gimmer Lambs
Wednesday 24th October 2007

Harrison & Hetherington Ltd held a sale of 7,226 head of sheep at Lazonby mart on Wednesday 24th October 2007 comprising 6,661 Mule Gimmer lambs and 565 store lambs.

Prices for Mule Gimmer lambs continued to improve with an average of £38.61 per head recorded, better quality running lambs were keenly sought.

Store lamb trade remained similar in the face of low returns for prime stock.

Leading Prices:
Mule Gimmer Lambs: £66, £49, £47 (2) Weardale Estates; £53, £50 (4) Gapshield; £51, £50, £49 Rigg Shield; £51 (2), £49, £47 Howgill Castle (T E Clarke); £51 Parson Shields; £50 Williamstone, Slack Cottage, Laithwaite, Craggside; £49 The Bog Farm; £49, £48, £47 Green Farm, Reaygarth; £48 (2), £47 (2) Stetterah Park; £48 Roachburn; £48, £47 Mid Todhills; £47 (2) Manesty; £47 Ravenwood, Cooks House, High Town (Smith-Jackson).

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