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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