Winter Livestock Auctions Surge with Weekly Cattle and Sheep Sales

The livestock calendar is packed as the year closes, with the earliest deadlines falling on December 29. That day sees a cluster of high‑volume sales: a combined cattle and hay auction, a special calf and feeder auction hosted by Huss Livestock Market, and the weekly Prime Cattle sale that draws buyers from across the region. A separate Monday‑morning calf and sheep sale adds to the momentum, while Harrison & Hetherington’s Prime Sheep sale rounds out the day’s offerings.

The following day, December 30, the schedule expands to include Thainstone’s all‑class cattle and sheep sale, a weekly sheep sale, and Middleburg’s regular livestock auction that features everything from feeder cattle to goats and lambs. Topeka’s Tuesday livestock and hay auction also runs its weekly cycle, reinforcing the pattern of daily, recurring events that keep the market fluid.

On December 31, a final livestock and hay sale caps the year, and Greenville’s regular auction returns for its last 2025 session. These end‑of‑year events provide a last chance for producers to move inventory before the new fiscal period.

Looking ahead into 2026, the rhythm continues but with added variety. Weekly cattle and sheep sales persist across multiple venues, while special feeder and calf auctions—such as those slated by Foothills Auctioneers and the Producers Livestock Auction—target specific market segments. Saturday’s livestock auction and Edinburg’s upcoming sale signal a broader geographic spread, and the Saturday format introduces a weekend option for buyers.

A clear trend emerges: traditional weekly sales are being complemented by targeted specialty auctions and an increasing reliance on online platforms for catalog distribution and bidding. Auction houses that regularly host live and online events, such as Western Livestock Auction and Freeman Livestock, are positioning themselves to capture both local and distant buyers. This blend of regularity, specialization, and digital outreach suggests a robust and adaptable livestock market poised to meet demand throughout the winter months and into the new year.

Based on 215 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

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December 26, 2025 —

Lawrie & Symington Group Ltd is hosting a Claybury Dispersal sale in conjunction with Halls Livestock and Machinery Sales on December 29, 2025, at 2pm within Shrewsbury Auction Centre, featuring guest auctioneer Mr. Brian Ross. On January 5, 2026, there will be a weekly sale of prime sheep, cast ewes, prime cattle, and store cows including calves starting at 10.30am. A sale of store cattle is scheduled for January 6, 2026, commencing at 10.30am. The "Lanark Ladies" show and sale of 27 in-lamb Texel gimmers and empty ewe hoggs will take place on January 9, 2026, at 5.30pm, with the Texel show starting at 4pm.

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