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Lamb producers face disaster as export ban squeezes prices

The price of lambs has collapsed as a result of the ban on exports imposed after the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth.

The price of lambs has collapsed as a result of the ban on exports imposed after the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth.

Auction markets that are operating as collection centres for lambs destined for slaughter reported prices were down this week by about a third.