For the second year in succession we have purchased the Christmas Fatstock Champion at Louth Livestock Market.

 

This year saw the 80^th Annual Christmas Fatstock Show take place on Thursday 3^rd December and the overall Champion was the Limousin cross steer ‘Sex on Fire’ from Louise Todd of D. T. Todd Farming at East Torrington near Wragby.  Louise was also last year’s winner. The event, judged this year by David Wright of Boston, showcases some of the best livestock from around the county and sees strong competition from top local farmers for the coveted Champion title.

 

The Champion weighed in at 632kgs live weight and produced a carcase of 419kgs with an MLC Grade of E3. It is expected to produce around 335kgs of beef for the shop. The hammer fell at £4.05 per kilo live weight, totalling £2559.60.

 

Beef from the champion will be available from the shop from 21st December onwards, although orders are already being taken from some customers keen to make sure they don’t miss out!