Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2023-06-01
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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