LOUTH'S Christmas Fatstock Show was rammed with champions.
The 83rd annual show at the town's historic cattle market was hailed a great success as organisers began planning for the 2013 show.
Generous supporters and visitors to the show helped raise more than £2,000 for the county's air ambulance service and the support network for farmers.
The event showcases the finest beasts in Lincolnshire and attracts producers from all over the county to the Louth market.
It is the only surviving market in Lincolnshire and hosts a regular Thursday auction of cattle and sheep.
The entries of cattle and sheep were again high for 2012 with 38 cattle and 79 sheep on show.
Russell Jeanes, prime cattle auctioneer said: "This is the one opportunity that the livestock farmers of Lincolnshire have to show off the quality of their livestock at the only remaining livestock market in the county.
"The event was very well supported by the agricultural community, and the judges had an entry of excellent quality livestock to judge.
"The quality of the cattle and sheep in the show was very good this year, which was reflected in a strong trade on the day.
"The auctioneers would like to thank all our vendors and buyers for their continuing support, and we look forward to a successful 2013."
A total of £2,100 was raised for the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.