MORE than 600 prime lambs were forward at North West Auctions' Christmas show and sale at Lancaster on Monday, where a buoyant trade and large ringside of buyers ensured a good sale throughout to average 172p per kg.

Both the champion and reserve awards went to GR and A Foy and Son from Parkside Farm, selected by judge, David Stamper, Chopping.

The Foys also topped the day's trade with Dutch Texel prime lambs which saw the champion pen sell for £100, while the reserve made £103.

Champion in the Christmas prime beef show went to P and A Bell, Village Farm, with a British Blue which made 204.5p to CJ Bowkers Butchers, Bolton-le-Sands.

Outwith the show, a smaller entry of cast ewes and rams met a decent trade, reaching £150 for Texel tups from S Wilson and Son, Burrow Heights, while ewes topped at £93 from GA Haston and Son, Lane House.

LEADINGprices:

Lambs – Dors – £55 Corney Hill Farm. Suff – £92 Walnutt Tree; £87.50 Maddison Avenue; £84 Humblescough Farm. Masham – £72.50 Holme House Farm. Mule – £79 Holme House Farm; £78 Park Farm Barn; £76.50 Low Kit Brow. Swale – £59 Ouzelthorn Farm. Char – £77 Braides Farm. Chev – £77.50 Maddison Avenue; £70 Cragg Farm. Tex – £103 £100 Parkside Farm; £96 Park Farm Barn; £91 Hallbeck. Bel – £95 Moss House Farm; £86 Stanley Farm; £77.50 28 Northgate.

Cattle – BRB – 204.50, 199.50 Village Farm.

Cast ewes – Suff – £60 Walnut Tree. Mule – £67 Tarnwater Farm; £66 Walnut Tree; £60 Braides Farm. Swale – £30 Holme House Farm. Char – £28 Stirzakers Farm. Tex – £130 Burrow Heights Farm; £93 Lane House; £77 Tarnwater Farm. BFL – £54 Holme House Farm.