Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 01-06-2023
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
1st June 2023
597 sheep including 174 Finished Lambs, 203 hoggs, 147 cull sheep and 74 store sheep
174 Spring Lambs ave 339.11p/kg
An increase in numbers forward and trade respectable given the falling trade seen throughout the week. Well finished sorts commanding a significant premium with top prices of 375p/kg and £163/head.
Leading Prices:
39.0kg | 375p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
37.5kg | 374p/kg | B & L Lovatt, Stone |
40.0kg | 378p/kg | N & J Young, Fairfield |
44.7kg | 365p/kg | FG & JR Critchlow, Sheen |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 375p/kg | Ave: 351.12p/kg |
39.1- 45.5kg | To: 378p/kg | Ave: 335.59p/kg |
203 Hoggs ave 254.88p/kg
Trade similar to last week with the better end an excellent trade, but a number of under finished sorts within the entry.
Leading Prices:
34.0kg | 268p/kg | C Gregory, Hassop |
41.8kg | 280p/kg | OR Prince & Partners, Hoar Cross |
47.0kg | 300p/kg | JM Grindey, Ashbourne |
45.6kg | 288p/kg | MJ & H Hammersley, Farewell |
45.6kg | 280p/kg | H & G Hollinshead, Lichfield |
53.7kg | 296p/kg | T Hall, Radbourne |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 268p/kg | Ave: 239.17/kg |
39.1- 45.5kg | To: 280p/kg | Ave: 264.13p/kg |
45.6 -52kg | To: 300p/kg | Ave: 268.08p/kg |
52kg+ | To: 296p/kg | Ave: 258.97p/kg |
146 Cull Sheep ave £85/head
An excellent trade for all with continental ewes to £168 and tups £189.
74 Store Sheep
A reduced entry of with lambs at foot, but plenty of interest in all types.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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