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Lamb Market Buzz: Weekly Sales Heat Up Across the North
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Earlier this week, McCulloch Agencies kept its long‑standing Monday tradition alive with a bustling sheep and lamb sale, drawing farmers eager for high‑quality prime lambs at competitive prices. The auction, part of a weekly schedule that runs each Monday at 1:00 PM, underscored the region’s steady appetite for robust, market‑ready lambs and set the tone for the coming days.

Today, Hexham and Northern Marts kicks off the Scots Gap Sale, a flagship event that showcases prime lambs alongside ewes and a selection of other sheep. Bidders are attracted by the reputation of the venue for delivering well‑bred, healthy lambs suited for both commercial and show purposes. Later this week, the Primestock Sale follows on the 16th, expanding the offering to include additional prime lambs and a broader mix of ewes, reinforcing the trend toward larger, diversified lamb consignments.

Mid‑week, the Hexham Show and Sale of Mule Ewe Lambs on the 18th highlights a niche segment: younger, female lambs raised for future breeding stock. This focus reflects growing interest among 4‑H and FFA participants who seek genetically strong foundations for their programs. The final event in this series arrives on the 19th, featuring store lambs alongside cast sheep and cattle, catering to buyers looking for ready‑to‑sell stock at attractive valuations.

Across these auctions, a clear pattern emerges: sellers are emphasizing prime genetics, a variety of age groups, and flexible purchasing options to meet the needs of both commercial producers and hobbyist breeders. The concentration of lamb‑focused sales within a single week signals a robust market pulse and suggests that demand will remain strong throughout the season.

Based on 9 digest summaries · Generated September 10, 2025

Hexham and Northern Marts

September 10, 2025 —

Hexham and Northern Marts has an exciting lineup of upcoming auctions for livestock enthusiasts. On September 10, 2025, the Scots Gap Sale will feature prime sheep, lambs, and ewes. Following that, on September 12, the Kelso Ram Sale will showcase Texel, Bluefaced Leicester, and other rams. On September 16, there will be a Primestock Sale, including prime lambs, ewes, and cattle. The Prize Show and Sale of Mule Gimmers is scheduled for September 17, offering a variety of gimmers. The week continues with the 'Hexham' Show and Sale of Mule Ewe Lambs on September 18, and a sale of store cattle, cast sheep, and store lambs on September 19. For those interested in livestock sales, be sure to check the Hexham and Northern Marts website for more details and future auction dates.

United Auctions

September 4, 2025 —

United Auctions, Scotland's leading livestock auctioneers, has an exciting lineup of upcoming sales. On September 6, 2025, they will host a Show and Sale of Scotch Mule, Chev Mule, and Blackface Ewe Lambs. Following that, on September 13, 2025, there will be a Dispersal of the Over Bow Salers herd, along with reductions of both the Rednock Salers herd and the Saltire Simmental herd, all taking place on the same day. Additionally, mark your calendars for the Ram Rendezvous on October 4, 2025, and the Stirling sale of Blackface rams and ram lambs on October 11, 2025. For those interested in a multibreed sale of rams and ram lambs, be sure to check out the event scheduled for September 25, 2025. For more details on these auctions and to stay updated on future events, visit the United Auctions website.

Elders Rural Services Bundaberg

September 4, 2025 —

Elders Rural Services Bundaberg is gearing up for exciting upcoming auctions featuring a diverse range of livestock, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, lambs, and goats. These auctions provide an excellent opportunity for buyers and sellers in the agricultural community to connect and transact. In addition to livestock, Elders offers a variety of farm supplies and services tailored to meet the needs of rural producers. Whether you are looking for crop protection products, animal health supplies, or general merchandise, Elders has you covered. For specific auction dates and details, please visit the Elders website to stay updated on the latest offerings and opportunities.

Bentham Auction Mart

September 10, 2025 —

Bentham Auction Mart, a premier livestock market in the North of England, has an exciting lineup of auctions scheduled. Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM, the mart hosts sales for rearing calves and weanlings, followed by feeding and cast sheep at 2:30 PM, concluding with spring lambs and prime hoggs. Additionally, on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 10:30 AM, there will be auctions for feeding and cast cows and OTM cattle. Monthly Tuesday sales feature suckler breeding cattle, store cattle, and farmers' stirks at 11:00 AM. For those interested in dairy cattle, newly calved and in-calf heifers will be auctioned on fortnightly Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Seasonal sales of store lambs occur on the same Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, while weekly Wednesday sales of sheep with lambs at foot take place at 11:45 AM. For more details and to view the full sales calendar, please visit the Bentham Auction Mart website.

Hobbs Parker Auctioneers

September 4, 2025 —

Hobbs Parker Auctioneers is set to host several exciting auctions in September 2025 at their Ashford Market location in Kent. On September 5, starting at 11:00 AM, the auction will feature Store Lambs and Breeding Sheep, including a special sale of Crossbred ewe lambs, primarily Suffolk x Mule. Following this, on September 9, a series of auctions will take place, beginning with Finished and Store Pigs at 9:00 AM, Finished Sheep and Cull Ewes at 9:30 AM, Finished Cattle and Cull Cows at 12:00 PM, and concluding with Store and Breeding Cattle at 1:00 PM. For those interested in participating, entries for the September 9 auctions are invited until September 9. Hobbs Parker Auctioneers offers a wide range of auctions throughout the year, including livestock, machinery, and property sales. For more details and to stay updated on future auctions, visit their website.

Lawrie & Symington Group Ltd

September 4, 2025 —

Lawrie & Symington Group Ltd is set to host several exciting auctions in the coming days. On September 4, 2025, a Live Machinery Sale will take place, featuring a variety of agricultural equipment. Following this, on September 5, 2025, there will be an Online Farm Sale for Larglanglee House, along with a Rare & Minority Breeds Sale that includes the Society Show & Sales of Castlemilk Moorit, Dartmoor, Hebridean, and Shetland Sheep. Additionally, on the same day, a Store Lambs sale will occur, highlighting an Early Season Sale of Blackface Lambs in conjunction with Livestock Marketing (Borders) Ltd. For those interested in livestock and farm equipment, these auctions present a great opportunity to explore unique offerings. Be sure to check the Lawrie & Symington website for more details and future auction dates.

Aberdeen & Northern Marts

September 4, 2025 —

Aberdeen & Northern Marts is set to host several exciting auctions starting September 4, 2025. The Thainstone Centre will feature a Weekly Sale of Cast Cows and Bulls, along with a Weekly Sale of Prime Sheep and Feeding Sheep. Additionally, an Online Vehicle Sale will take place on the same day. On September 5, 2025, the Lerwick Centre will hold a Sale of Lambs and Sheep, while Thainstone will conduct a Weekly Sale of Store Cattle and a Timed Online Auction of Building and Industrial Equipment. Elgin will also host a Timed Online Auction of Household Furniture on this date. Finally, on September 6, 2025, Thainstone will feature a Sale of Rare Breed Livestock. For more details and to stay updated on future auctions, please visit the Aberdeen & Northern Marts website.

McCulloch Agencies

September 4, 2025 —

McCulloch Agencies is set to host a series of exciting livestock auctions in Tamworth. Prime Cattle Sales will take place weekly on Mondays, starting at 8:00 AM, with the next auction scheduled for September 8, 2025. Additionally, Store Cattle Sales are conducted fortnightly on Fridays at 8:00 AM, with the next event on September 12, 2025. For those interested in sheep and lamb, weekly sales are held every Monday at 1:00 PM, with the next auction on September 8, 2025. In addition to livestock, McCulloch Agencies offers clearing sales featuring a diverse range of agricultural and livestock equipment and machinery. These events provide a valuable opportunity for farmers, collectors, and industry professionals to acquire quality items. For more details on upcoming sales and to stay updated, visit the McCulloch Agencies website.

Freeman Livestock

September 10, 2025 —

This event will feature a variety of high-quality livestock, including a standout Navajo ewe, known for her impressive skeletal width and body shape, making her a promising future donor. With over 25 years of experience in raising and showing livestock, the Freeman family is dedicated to providing elite quality show lambs for 4-H and FFA members. Their commitment to quality genetics ensures that buyers can find exceptional animals at affordable prices. For those interested in livestock auctions, be sure to check Freeman Livestock's website for upcoming dates and details on their offerings.

Middleburg Livestock Auction

September 10, 2025 —

The Middleburg Livestock Auction in Middleburg, Pennsylvania, invites the community to participate in its weekly livestock auction every Tuesday. The next auction will take place on September 12, 2025, starting at 11:30 AM. The schedule includes a variety of farm products, beginning with hay, straw, grain, and firewood, followed by produce (available from March to December), poultry and small animals, and livestock, including pigs, feeder cattle, goats, lambs, calves, and fat cattle. In addition to the auction, visitors can enjoy meals at the Sale Barn Restaurant, which serves home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day. For those interested in fresh local produce and unique goods, the Tuesday Farmers and Flea Market runs from March 1 to December 31, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. For more details and future auction dates, please check their website.

Elders Bendigo

September 4, 2025 —

Elders Bendigo is gearing up for an exciting season of auctions, showcasing a diverse range of livestock and farm supplies. Their upcoming events will feature sales of beef and dairy cattle, sheep and lambs, as well as goats, ensuring that buyers can find quality animals to enhance their operations. Additionally, Elders offers expertise in crops, including broadacre, horticulture, and viticulture, making it a one-stop destination for agricultural needs. For those interested in real estate, Elders provides valuable assistance in buying or selling rural, residential, and commercial properties across Australia. To stay updated on the latest auction dates and offerings, readers are encouraged to visit the Elders website for more information.

Stock & Land

September 4, 2025 —

Upcoming auctions at Stock & Land include a significant herd dispersal featuring 700 Absolute Angus breeders set to go under the hammer at Roma. This event promises to attract attention from cattle enthusiasts and breeders alike. Additionally, the Southern ram sales have commenced with a strong start, showcasing a full clearance at Pastora Poll Merinos. For those interested in livestock and agricultural sales, Stock & Land offers a variety of auctions and sales opportunities. Readers are encouraged to check the Stock & Land website for the latest updates and future auction dates.

Greenville Livestock Auction

September 4, 2025 —

Greenville Livestock Auction in Greenville, Illinois, is set to host several exciting auctions in the coming days. The next regular auction will take place on September 10, 2025, starting at 1 PM, featuring a special breeding stock sale. Early consignments include Black Angus bulls, bred heifers, and cow-calf pairs. Additionally, a Special Feeder Sale is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 1 PM, with various feeder cattle available, including Black and Charolais cross heifers and steers. Mark your calendars for the GLA Vacc Program Meeting and Customer Appreciation Day on September 13, 2025, at 4 PM, which will be held at the salebarn. For those interested in livestock sales, Greenville Livestock Auction operates weekly every Wednesday, offering a range of cattle, sheep, goats, and more. For further details on upcoming auctions and consignments, visit their website or contact them directly.

Kaufman Realty & Auctions

September 10, 2025 —

Kaufman Realty & Auctions has several upcoming auctions. Starting September 13, 2025, is the Freedom Missions Festival at 3100 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster. Quality MCM Furniture goes to auction until September 29, 2025, at 512 E. Main St., Ashland. October sees a Yoder Real Estate Auction on October 2, 2025, at 6581 Township Road 310, Millersburg. Wolfe Antiques, Signs, and Household items will be auctioned on October 10, 2025, at 254 E. Congress St., Polk. Bidders can also vie for prime river bottom land on October 17, 2025, at 55870 County Road 143, West Lafayette. Kaufman Realty & Auctions offers a wide variety of properties and goods. Check their website for the latest auction dates.

Harrison & Hetherington

September 10, 2025 —

Harrison & Hetherington is set to host several exciting auctions in the coming weeks. On September 17, 2025, the NaNth Annual Prize Show and Sale of Uncrossed Registered and Unregistered Swaledale Ewes and Shearlings will take place, with entries closing on September 22, 2025. Additionally, a Prize Show and Sale of Continental Cross Suckled Calves is scheduled for September 22, 2025, with entries closing on September 11, 2025. As one of the UK's leading livestock marketing companies, Harrison & Hetherington operates across seven auction marts and offers a digital virtual livestock platform. For more details on upcoming auctions and events, readers are encouraged to check their website for the latest information.

Potter & Potter

September 10, 2025 —

Potter & Potter Auctions has an exciting lineup of upcoming auctions. On September 27, 2025, the "Cabinet of Curiosities" auction will feature a diverse array of intriguing items. Following that, the "Belonging: Secrets, Goats, and Signs • The Art of American Fraternal Societies" auction is scheduled for October 9, 2025. Just a few days later, on October 12, 2025, the "Artifacts of Play" auction will showcase collectibles related to games and play. Among the notable items expected to be featured are a black flautist estimated at $100,000 to $150,000, and a costume belt buckle worn by Vincent Price in "The Ten Commandments," estimated at $700 to $900. For those interested in unique collectibles, Potter & Potter specializes in fine art, magic memorabilia, historical documents, and more. Be sure to check their website for additional details and future auction dates.

Brussels Livestock

September 4, 2025 —

Brussels Livestock is gearing up for an exciting series of auctions in September and October 2025. On Friday, September 5, 2025, they will feature approximately 700 head of stocker calves and yearlings. Following that, the next Bred Cow Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, welcoming consignments of bred cows, cow/calf pairs, breeder bulls, and heifers ready to breed. Looking ahead, Brussels Livestock will host specialty sales including the Simmental Influence sale on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Charolais Influence sale on Friday, October 24, 2025, and the Angus & Hereford Influence sale on Friday, November 7, 2025. With three weekly sales and a commitment to connecting sellers and buyers, Brussels Livestock continues to be a cornerstone of the Ontario livestock market. For more details and to stay updated on future auction dates, visit their website or contact them directly.

O'Reilly's Auction Rooms

September 4, 2025 —

O'Reilly's Auction Rooms is hosting an exciting series of auctions in September 2025. A timed auction featuring fine jewellery, watches, and coins is currently underway, ending on September 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. This auction showcases a curated selection of exquisite items for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Following this, on September 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM, O'Reilly's will present a live auction focused on fine jewellery, watches, and silver, providing another opportunity for bidders to acquire unique pieces. Additionally, mark your calendars for The Design Sale on October 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM, which promises to feature a range of designer items. For those interested in selling, O'Reilly's welcomes consignments of jewellery, watches, and artworks for their upcoming auctions. Visit their website for more details and to register for bidding.

Levis Auctions

September 4, 2025 —

Levis Auctions is gearing up for an exciting Fall auction season with several upcoming online events. From September 8 to September 20, 2025, the auction will feature a diverse collection of artwork, including pieces by Indigenous artists, with proceeds benefiting the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre. Following this, a major online art auction of significant consignments will take place from October 14 to November 2, 2025. Finally, another online art auction is scheduled for November 24 to December 6, 2025. Levis Auctions continues to showcase high-quality works by both Canadian and international artists, including the spectacular art of Inuit and First Nations creators. For more details and to explore the latest offerings, visit their website.

Levis Auctions

September 4, 2025 —

Levis Auctions is gearing up for an exciting Fall auction season with several online events scheduled. From September 8 to September 20, 2025, the auction will feature a diverse selection of artwork, including pieces by Indigenous artists, with proceeds benefiting the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre. Following this, a major online art auction will take place from October 14 to November 2, 2025, showcasing significant consignments. The season will culminate with another online auction from November 24 to December 6, 2025. Levis Auctions continues to offer high-quality historical and contemporary works by both Canadian and international artists, as well as the stunning art of Inuit and First Nations creators. For more details on upcoming auctions and to explore their offerings, visit their website.

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