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Lamb prices remain steady over Easter
Thursday, 21 April 2022
The GB liveweight OSL SQQ remained steady for the week ending 20 April, dropping only 0.12p to 276.20p/kg.
Auction Market throughputs totalled 96,600 head, down 26% from the week before due to a shortened week for the Easter holiday.
For the week ending 16th April, the GB deadweight OSL SQQ was 595.40p/kg, up 2.5p from the week previous. Estimated slaughter was at 201,600 head, down 16% on the week before due to a short week for the Easter holiday, and the week previous being the peak Easter kill.
Cull ewe prices saw a minor increase at auction, averaging £115.88/head for the week ending 20 April, as demand continues for Ramadan.
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