Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 17th August
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Sales Report HereBAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
17th August 2023
611 SHEEP INCLUDING 438 Finished Lambs 119 cull sheep & 54 STORE SHEEP
A good entry of 611 sheep included 438 lambs. Demand very good throughout with best butchers types to 310p/kg and an overall average of 262.22p/kg.
Leading Prices:
| 38.8kg | 286p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 40.2kg | 310p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 41.0kg | 309p/kg | E Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 42.7kg | 281p/kg | J Renshaw, Macclesfield |
| 45.0kg | 290p/kg | J & M Hodgkinson, Wetton |
| 48.8kg | 270p/kg | J & M Hodgkinson, Wetton |
| 49.6kg | 259p/kg | DA & AM Campeau, Crowdicote |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 286p/kg | Ave: 269.19p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 310p/kg | Ave: 261.55p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 270p/kg | Ave: 254.03p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To: 240p/kg | Ave: 230.45p/kg |
119 Cull Sheep
A good show of 119 cull ewes and rams saw several grazing buyers operating with pedigree Texel ewes to £172 and an overall average £97.17. Rams to £150 ave £110.50.
Store Sheep
A mixed entry of store sheep saw ewes to £106 and ewes with lambs to £84.
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Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale