Livestock & Dairy: Leek Market

Another superb trade in the Dairy shed at Leek saw the monthly Pedigree Sale top at £2930 and average £1846.

A large entry of Lambs this week with 1183 sold, seeing a strong trade with some spirited bidding throughout with an overall average of 257p/kg.

90 Calves on offer this week, which is a little less than the past couple of weeks but plenty of buyers around the ring with an eagerness to buy, topping at £410.

Firm trade in the Barrens with plenty of buyers around seeing a top headage price of £1216.80.

Similar trade in the Pigs this week with 139 on offer with Porkers looking a particularly good trade at 208p.

Auctioneer:

Meg Elliott

Auctioneer and Valuer, Market Associate

Mark Elliott

Partner

Farm and dispersal sales, livestock auctioneer