Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 18th May
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
18th May 2023
928 sheep including 355 hoggs, 76 spring lambs, 179 cull sheep and 318 store sheep
76 Spring Lambs ave 340.05p/kg
A further increase in numbers forward and a brisk trade for all weights, albeit at less money following the National trend as more numbers come forwards. Top prices of 390p/kg and £161 per head.
Leading Prices:
37.5kg | 380p/kg | AW & RA Mycock, Monyash |
39.0kg | 370p/kg | RM Calcott, Wiggington |
38.4kg | 370p/kg | SM & JA Rigley, Monyash |
41.5kg | 390p/kg | N & J Young, Fairfield |
355 Hoggs ave 257.34p/kg
Another firm trade on all weights, again at less money with heavier weights being easiest to sell.
Leading Prices:
35.0kg | 290p/kg | RB Smith, Little Hayfield |
38.6kg | 289p/kg | P Hudson, New Mills |
41.8kg | 315p/kg | V Sellers. Grindlow |
39.8kg | 294p/kg | J Morley, Sheffield |
51.2kg | 308p/kg | Harthill Highlanders, Harthill |
56.6kg | 290p/kg | Harthill Highlanders, Harthill |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 290p/kg | Ave: 254.41p/kg |
39.1- 45.5kg | To: 315p/kg | Ave: 259.61p/kg |
45.6 -52kg | To: 308p/kg | Ave: 268.00p/kg |
52kg+ | To: 290p/kg | Ave: 252.99p/kg |
172 Cull Sheep ave £110/head
All types in strong demand with stronger Mules regularly over £100 and Continentals to a top of £144.
318 Store Sheep
An excellent show of 318 ewes and lambs met a packed crowd of potential buyer with numerous going home with empty trailers. All types very well sold and more needed.
Sample Prices:
Mule doubles to £222
Mule singles to £178
Texel doubles to £235
Texel singles to £195
Suffolk Hoggs singles to £210
Suffolk doubles to £220
Suffolk singles to £180
Cont x doubles to £210
Cont x singles to £165
Lleyn Ewes & Lambs £166
Welsh Ewe & Single to £88
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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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