Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Sheep Sale Report Thursday 5th November
Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale on 5th November 2020
776 Lambs Av. 213.21p/kg
A sharper trade for all types in line with this week’s trend. Similar numbers to last week with the current ‘drop & go policy’ now in place and all vendors showing stock being rewarded with a strong competitive trade throughout.
Quality well finished lambs again commanding a distinct premium to a top of 248p/kg and £114 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 38.6kg | 247p/kg | J & J Spillane, Fairfield Common |
| 38.5kg | 240p/kg | D Fotherby & Sons, Wormhill |
| 38.7kg | 238p/kg | Ashford Hall |
| 43.0kg | 248p/kg | B Ford, Lyme Handley |
| 43.5kg | 245p/kg | A Marsden, Great Hucklow |
| 40.0kg | 238p/kg | E Ford, Tunstead Mitton |
| 41.2kg | 238p/kg | PJ Taylor, High Peak |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39kg | To: 247p/kg | Ave: 220.95p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 248p/kg | Ave: 212.22p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52kg | To: 240p/kg | Ave: 199.75p/kg |
| 52kg + | To: 240p/kg | Ave: 197.59p/kg |
207 Cull Sheep Av £68.98 per head
Another sharp trade with best continental ewes to £129.
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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