There is a short window where butchers, wholesalers and factory agents will be looking to source increased supplies for the Christmas trade.

Most factories will still not pass a paid carcase weight limit of 22.5kg. Therefore, it is important to weigh lambs regularly, particularly if feeding heavily, to prevent lambs going overweight.

It is also important not to focus solely on weight as fat cover is an equally important component.

There is a higher risk with ewe and wether lambs going overfat.

Where lambs have been fed into excessive weights, it is important to consider the best outlet with butchers currently active in mart sales.

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