Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 18th February
658 Sheep including 427 Finished Hoggs, 119 Cull Sheep & 112 Store Sheep
427 Finished Hoggs Av. 283.66p/kg
A reduced entry but an excellent trade for all types with top prices of 331p/kg and £151 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 40.0kg | 331p/kg | AC Simpson, Bradwell |
| 40.5kg | 317p/kg | J Trueman, Cheshire |
| 40.4kg | 312p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
| 43.5kg | 310p/kg | JB Fitch, Little Eaton |
| 41.6kg | 305p/kg | H &G Hollinshead, Lichfield |
| 53.5kg | 279p/kg | AC Simpson, Bradwell |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39kg | To: 288p/kg | Ave: 274.52p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 331p/kg | Ave: 288.97p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52kg | To: 318p/kg | Ave: 273.31p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To 279p/kg | Ave: 224.62p/kg |
119 Cull Sheep Av £89/head
An excellent trade with Mules to £105 and Continental ewes to £139.
19 Store Lambs to a top of £90
93 Breeding Sheep
Plenty of interest with young continental ewes to £212.
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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