Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 13th July

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

13th July 2023

 

380 SHEEP INCLUDING 222 Finished Lambs, 25 HOGGS, 98 cull sheep and 35 store sheep

 

222 Lambs ave 262.79p/kg

A reduced level of demand following the national trend, but again well finished types commanding a significant premium to a top of 310p/kg. A number of lambs lacking finish within the entry was reflected in the overall average.

 

Leading Prices:

41.5kg 310p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
39.6kg 300p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
40.3kg 280p/kg WB Moss & Son, Rainow
41.6kg 280p/kg T Hall, Radbourne
40.3kg 280p/kg Leigh Farms, Cubley
48.2kg 260p/kg R Gregory, Slade Lane

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 250p/kg Ave: 235.36p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 310p/kg Ave: 269.31p/kg
45.6 – 52.0kg To: 260p/kg Ave: 250.64p/kg

 

98 Cull Sheep ave £81.05/head

Another competitive trade for all types with a number of plainer sorts in the entry to a top of £142.

 

35 Store Sheep

Plenty of interest in all on offer with ewes and twins to £206, Continental ewes to £129 and Jacobs to £85.

 

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate