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Following on from inter-breed success at the Royal Welsh Spring Fair back in May, Amanda Phillips once again reigned supreme in the pig rings with her British Saddleback sow, Gwyndy Lotti 31

The latest sale reports from around the auction rings, including at Carlisle, Thirsk, Lanark and Market Drayton

Livestock numbers took a hit at this year's Royal Welsh due to bluetongue movement restrictions, but competition in the rings was still fierce

The show and sale of Suffolk Sheep on behalf of the Scottish Area Branch saw an 84% clearance rate with six prices crossing the five-figure barrier to a top of 40,000gns

Results from the ringside of the Royal Welsh Show.

Alastair Sneddon on years of experience - Alastair is a consultant at Bagshaws LLP. Call 01629 812 777, or email [email protected]

4,976 breeding ewes sold at this year's Great July Sheep Fair at Exeter Livestock Centre, averaging £232.25 across all breeds and ages

Auctioneer at Hawes Auction Mart, Ian Atkinson discusses this year's autumn sheep sales

Shearling ewe Boyo Halo secured the top bid at the major reduction sale of Dave Roberts' Boyo flock of Dutch Spotted sheep at Worcester