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As we enjoy the mild weather in early October, it is easy to forget how wet and cold it was in the spring. Sleet, snow and a cold east wind, coupled with the drought and shortage of grass many of us experienced in July, it is amazing how many lambs survived to make it through to the ewe lamb sales this backend. However there was a very good show of lambs at the Northumberland regions two NEMSA sales. At the pre-sale show on the 31st August, the prizes for the best pen of 25 went to:
Tupping lambs were down on last year but still a decent trade. Smaller running lambs were a lot harder to sell. At the sale on the 16th September, once again there was a good show of lambs with the prizes awarded to
The overall Champion Pen was awarded to Low Leam and Reserve to Lowes Fell. Once again strong tupping lambs were a decent trade but smaller running lambs were not in great demand. As with most mule lamb sales the averages will be down on the year. It was noticeable that lambs with good body and conformation were easily sold, maybe it is time for us as breeders to think about putting smaller, poorer lambs into the fat. MELVIN RIDLEY |
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