Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 1st January

480 Sheep comprising 336 lambs, 135 cull sheep & 9 store sheep

 

366 lambs ave 316.61p/kg

A slightly reduced trade on last week but all weights keenly bid for with well fed lambs commanding a premium.  Tops today of 350p/kg and £158/head.

 

Leading Prices:

37.0kg 325p/kg JW & JR Davies, Hope
40.0kg 350p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
43.0kg 340p/kg T & CJ Hadfield, Wheston
45.0kg 340p/kg P Maltby, Wardlow
41.5kg 328p/kg R & C Brough, Pike Hall
45.8kg 320p/kg BE & TR Robinson, Abney
52.7kg 300p/kg K Higton, Wetton

 

Averages

32.1 – 39.0kg Ave 315.90p/kg To 325p/kg
39.1-45.5kg Ave 316.86p/kg To 350p/kg
45.6-52kg Ave 308.57p/kg To 320p/kg

 

135 Cull Sheep ave £99.72/head

Plenty of interest in a generally plainer sample with plenty of grazing men operating.  Tops of £200 for a continental tup.

 

9 Store Lambs ave £98/head

Well bid for to a top of £110.

 

Next sale Thursday 10th September

Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate