Exeter – Dorset May Fair
The Dorset Sheep May Fair held at Exeter Sale Centre this week saw a steady trade and increased averages. The 122 rams sold levelling at £757.56, up £97.52 on the year.
Top price of the day was 2500gns, paid for David Lewis’ Pembroke Zest Is Best. He travels home to Northern Ireland with J Robson, Doagh, Ballyclare.
Below are a few of the top price lots. To view the full selection of photographs taken, see our Photo Sales section.
Sale topper Pembroke Zest Is Best sold for 2500gns to J Robson, Doagh, Ballyclare
Burgos Xtravagent made 2400gns to G Henderson, Bushmills, County Antrim
First in the ring, Wilsey X93 sold for 2000gns to L Weir, Gracehill, Ballymena
Pre-sale champion Ballytaggart X Style made 1500gns, selling to H Tickler, Kelby Lodge, Grantham, Lincs
Richhill Zebedee, the reserve champion went on to make 1500gns to AP Brookin, Rhippinllwyd, Cwmcou, Ceredigion
Female champion, Pembroke Zara sold for 600gns to Hodgson Farms, Wasdale Head, Seascape, Cumbria
To view the full gallery from the May Fair, see our Photo Sales section.