Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2023-08-24
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Sales Report HereBAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
24th August 2023
808 SHEEP INCLUDING 621 Finished Lambs 169 cull sheep & 18 STORE SHEEP
621 Lambs ave 248.40p/kg
Well finished types continue with a firm level of demand as seen in recent weeks, but a number of lambs a little short of finish having an adverse effect on the average. Heavier lambs continue to attract strong interest.
Leading Prices:
| 36.8kg | 300p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 41.3kg | 296p/kg | A & B Simpson, Bradwell |
| 45.2kg | 290p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 44.6kg | 282p/kg | JT & VM Burton, Muggington |
| 51.6kg | 280p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 300p/kg | Ave: 243.77p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 296p/kg | Ave: 249.02p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 280p/kg | Ave: 244.87p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To: 244p/kg | Ave: 238.58p/kg |
169 Cull Sheep
Trade strong with ewes to £158 but a large number of horned and lean Mules reflecting in the overall average.
18 Store Lambs
Plenty of interest for a generally small sample to a top of £68.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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