Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 03-08-2023
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BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
3rd August 2023
587 SHEEP INCLUDING 441 Finished Lambs 115 cull sheep & 4 store sheep
441 Lambs ave 256.42p/kg
A further increase in numbers forward and generally a better show in terms of quality and meat forward.
A similar story to last week with heavier well finished sorts easiest to sell to tops of 315p/kg and £154 per head from Elsie Ford, Tunstead Milton.
Leading Prices:
| 38.0kg | 310p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 41.2kg | 300p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 41.8kg | 290p/kg | A Ford, Saltersford |
| 39.8kg | 272p/kg | MP Elliott & Son, Eyam |
| 49.0kg | 315p/kg | E Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 48.8kg | 280p/kg | P Brandon, Kirk Langley |
| 53.0kg | 264p/kg | GC & BJ Cresswell, Atlow |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 262p/kg | Ave: 242.71p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 300p/kg | Ave: 255.51p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 270p/kg | Ave: 260.62p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To: 255p/kg | Ave: 239.90p/kg |
115 Cull Sheep ave £63/head
Trade similar to last week with Suffolk ewes to £138 and continental tups to £174.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate
