Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 6th July
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
6th July 2023
440 SHEEP INCLUDING 255 Finished Lambs, 27 HOGGS, 144 cull sheep and 14 store sheep
255 Lambs ave 303.98p/kg
Lambs sharper on the week with tops of 350p/kg and £152 per head. Quality well finished sorts commanding a significant premium, but a number of under finished sorts depressing the average accordingly.
Leading Prices:
38.6kg | 350p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
34.8kg | 318p/kg | J Webster & Son, Hartington |
42.7kg | 340p/kg | T Hall, Radbourne |
45.7kg | 334p/kg | SM & JA Rigley, Monyash |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 350p/kg | Ave: 295.04p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 340p/kg | Ave: 307.64p/kg |
45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 334p/kg | Ave: 326.45p/kg |
144 Cull Sheep ave £70/head
Trade back a little on the previous week with strong continentals to £160.
14 Store Sheep
Just a small offering of ewes and lambs, but plenty of interest to a top of £175.
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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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