Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Report Thursday 9th April
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Sales Report Here353 Sheep including 175 Lambs, 29 Ewes & Rams & 149 Store Sheep
A total entry of 353 sheep included 175 lambs. Demand very good for lighter weight sorts with Spring lambs to 670p/kg ave 628.3p/kg. Old season lambs to 460p/kg overall average 400.05p/kg
Leading Prices
| 37.0kg | 430p/kg | BE & TR Robinson |
| 38.0kg | 460p/kg | D & JL Smith |
| 40.0kg | 428p/kg | MW Woodward |
| 40.5kg | 450p/kg | TW Fountain |
| 41.2kg | 428p/kg | CH Gregory |
| 43.0kg | 425p/kg | N & J Young |
| 43.7kg | 395p/kg | D Joinson |
| 44.7kg | 412p/kg | H & G Hollinshead |
| 46.0kg | 400p/kg | TW Fountain |
Cull Sheep
Just a small entry of 29 cull sheep of all breeds and types saw lean smaller ewes as dear as seen all season.
Texels to £180, Zwartble to £149, Mules to £145 and Cheviots to £107.
Overall average £139.71.
Store Sheep
Store sheep section once again the highlight of the day with very brisk bidding throughout. 38 feeding lambs sold to £144 ave £134.05.
In the ewes and lambs a good entry and buyers for all.
Texel doubles to £340, singles £255
7 Mule ewes with 12 lambs to sold £330 (£122/life)
Suffolk doubles to £325, singles £232
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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