Antigua and Barbuda: The stability in the prices of sheep continues pending the Feast of the Lamb

The lambs barely registered changes in the main national markets during this week in relation to the previous one. However, the market is very active -both in live animals and meat- in preparation for the Feast of the Lamb, which takes place next week. The marketers point out that the supply of live animals of weight is reduced, so that a lack of merchandise is predicted for the coming weeks. For their part, sources from the Lonja de Binéfar (Huesca), point out that at the moment there is equilibrium in the sheep market, so prices have repeated. However, we will have to be very aware of next week, when the aforementioned Feast of the Lamb will be celebrated and consumption will be high. Sales are still good, with some output via ship and with an export to the rest of the EU, mainly France, very active. Although always adjusting prices to compete with other markets, the main competitor being English lamb. On the contrary, with the new COVID-19 outbreaks comes concern about tourism, ...