Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 30th July
402 Sheep including 323 Lambs, 58 Cull Sheep & 20 Store Sheep
323 Lambs ave 322.55p/kg
Trade substantially back on earlier in the week which would follow the national trend, but plenty of competition for an increased entry and certainly no less than yesterday’s levels. Top prices of 380p/kg and £187 per head, with an overall average of £141 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 37.6kg | 330p/kg | PF & SW Allen, Wincle |
| 36.0kg | 330p/kg | J Potts, Macclesfield |
| 44.6kg | 380p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 40.6kg | 380p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 43.6kg | 350p/kg | JR Hallam, Hayfield |
| 45.8kg | 350p/kg | JR Hallam, Hayfield |
| 47.8kg | 340p/kg | RW Botham, Ashby |
| 54.0kg | 338p/kg | SM & JA Rigley, Monyash |
Averages
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 321.08p/kg | To 330p/kg |
| 39.1-45.5kg | Ave 322.95p/kg | To 380p/kg |
| 45.6-52kg | Ave 328.66p/kg | To 350p/kg |
| 52kg+ | Ave 336.31p/kg | To 338p/kg |
58 Cull Sheep ave £99.79/head
An excellent trade for all and not reflected by the average with a top of £240.
20 Store Sheep
Trade strong for all with plenty of interest to a top of £110.
Next sale Thursday 6th August
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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