Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2023-05-11
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
11th May 2023
718 sheep including 305 hoggs, 68 spring lambs, 130 cull sheep and 215 store sheep
62 Spring Lambs ave 339.14p/kg
An increase in numbers forward with better sorts upwards of 309p/kg to a top of 400p/kg.
Leading Prices:
40.8kg | 400p/kg | R Brough & Son, Monyash |
43.5kg | 398p/kg | R Brough & Son, Monyash |
42.6kg | 368p/kg | SM & JA Rigley, Bakewell |
47.0kg | 368p/kg | SM & JA Rigley, Bakewell |
305 Hoggs ave 296.15p/kg
Numbers starting to dry up but no let-up in demand with a strong trade on all weights. Top prices of 335p/kg and £193/head.
Leading Prices:
37.1kg | 300p/kg | CH Gregory, Hassop |
45.0kg | 320p/kg | H & G Hollinshead, Lichfield |
41.5kg | 320p/kg | K Stuart & Sons, Sheffield |
46.5kg | 335p/kg | TJ & SE Ibbotson, Hathersage |
48.8kg | 325p/kg | T Hall, Radbourne |
55.4kg | 305p/kg | T Hall, Radbourne |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 300p/kg | Ave: 267.67p/kg |
39.1- 45.5kg | To: 320p/kg | Ave: 280.93p/kg |
45.6 -52kg | To: 335p/kg | Ave: 302.03p/kg |
52kg+ | To: 305p/kg | Ave: 280.82p/kg |
130 Cull Sheep ave £114/head
A strong trade for all with continental ewes to a top of £170.
215 Store Sheep
A very good entry of 215 met outstanding trade with many men going home short on numbers and even with empty trailers.
Sample Prices:
Texel doubles to £258
Texel singles to £175
Suffolk singles to £152
Mule double to £228
Mule singles to £170
Jacob single £118
Herdwick doubles £102
Herdwick singles £92
Black Welsh single £86
Balwen singles £88
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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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