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Know your market when finishing lambs

At a recent AHDB event held at Hollin Hall Farm, Ulverston, sheep farmers were offered advice on marketing lamb for better returns and making more profitable finishing decisions

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There is a market for every type of lamb, but it is important to understand market requirements for the best financial returns.
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There is a market for every type of lamb, but it is important to understand market requirements for the best financial returns.

When it comes to lamb production in the UK, quality is not in question, but with such variation in breed and finishing systems, consistency in carcase weight and fat cover remains an area needing improvement....

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