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Bletsoes announces closure of full time auction services at Stratford-upon-Avon livestock market

It said the decision was a reflection of the 'reality' of the livestock industry right now with 'reducing stock numbers nationally' and the 'increasing financial pressures on the agricultural industry'

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Bletsoes announces closure of full time auction services at Stratford-upon-Avon livestock market

Bletsoes has announced it will hold its final sale at Stratford-upon-Avon Livestock Market on December 17, highlighting the ‘significant challenges currently facing the livestock sector'. SIGN UP NOW: Join...

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