Shrewsbury – Suffolks
The National Show and Sale of Suffolk sheep took place at Shrewsbury on Saturday, where trade topped at 21,000gns for an Ardlea Arbennig son from Myfyr Evans’ Rhaeadr flock. In total, 135 ram lambs levelled out at £1143.10, with a 70% clearance.
Below are pictures of the top priced lots – to view the full selection of photographs taken, or to purchase any, see our Photo Sales section.
Top price at 21,000gns from Myfyr Evans, Rhaeadr A12:15:01299 which sold to Mary-Julia Cornish, Buckfastleigh, Devon
The pre-sale champion from Myfyr Evans, Rhaeadr, A12:15:01298 sold for 6500gns to Pamela Lugton, Greenholme, Galphay, North Yorkshire
From Chris Holmes’ Rookery flock, DND:15:00455, sold for 4000gns to Michael Weaver, Perrinpit, Frampton
Selling for 3400gns was 33H:15:02190 from Jimmy Douglas, Cairness. He sold to Angus Howie, Manor Farm, Meeth, Devon
Selling for 3000gns to SK Elsworthy, Barnfield, Monkleigh, was CAL:15:01378 from the Kings flock
Another at 3000gns was Bridgeview BLN:15:00009 which sold to Solwaybank
The reserve champion from the pre-sale show was Burnview T86:15:0848. He sold for 2600gns to KR Thomas, Green Farm, Hilderstone