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The Holstein champion took top honours in dairy rings at this year's Great Yorkshire Show, followed closely by the Dairy Shorthorn champion

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian head of livestock Angela Calvert on spending time at the Great Yorkshire Show

Catch up with what's been happing in the marts this week including sales from Bentham, Worcester, Thame and Penrith

There was a strong trade at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian supported Great Annual July Fair at Exeter where almost 4,000 Suffolk cross shearlings went under the hammer to average £304 with the best selling from £305-£320 and the next £285-£298

Early breeding sheep sales, dairy sales and an improved beef market indicate that there is underlying confidence in the livestock sector. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian’s head of livestock highlights some recent sales

²ÝÁñÉçÇø on Exmoor can now more easily access health care without going to a doctor’s surgery, thanks to new health hub at a livestock market

The 167th Great Yorkshire Show will feature the best of British farming and food with traditional favourites and some new additions

There were record entries across all livestock sections over the two days of the show

There were 28 sheep of different breeds forward for the inter-breed sheep championship at the Royal Highland Show