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Hobbs Parker managing director John Rossiter looks at the changing bluetongue picture, drought-hit store lamb trade and why he believes values could rise sharply this autumn

Auctioneer at Bentham Auction Mart, Will Alexander discusses the state of current trade

Gradual diet changes, vitamin and mineral requirements and parasite controls are all key areas of consideration for optimal store lamb performance

With store lamb sales well under way trade seems to be very similar to last year or marginally better in some cases

Skipton’s opening show and sale of store lambs saw 2,910 head average of £89.28, an increase of £4.64 on 2022.