Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 13-07-2023

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