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Numbers and averages up at Skipton's opening store lamb sale

Skipton’s opening store lamb sale of the 2020 season began on a high note with a major rise in both entry numbers and trading levels.

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
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Numbers and averages up at Skipton's opening store lamb sale

Skipton's opening store lamb sale of the 2020 season began on a high note with a major rise in both entry numbers and trading levels. The 4,302 head sold was an increase of more than 1,200 sheep on...

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