Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 12th October
899 SHEEP INCLUDING 580 Finished Lambs, 267 cull sheep & 52 Store Sheep
580 Lambs ave 252.52p/kg
Lamb trade in general a little sharper than last week especially for those with plenty of finish, with top prices of 287p/kg and £149 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 38.8kg | 287p/kg | T & JM White, High Bradfield |
| 38.3kg | 268p/kg | Allen & Storer, Taddington |
| 43.1kg | 282p/kg | AP Leason, Ilam |
| 44.0kg | 280p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 39.3kg | 277p/kg | CC Etches, Tissington |
| 47.5kg | 275p/kg | AP Leason, Ilam |
| 57.6kg | 259p/kg | Allen & Storer, Taddington |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 287p/kg | Ave: 256.71p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 282p/kg | Ave: 251.59p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 275p/kg | Ave: 250.93p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To: 238p/kg | Ave: 249.61p/kg |
267 Cull Sheep ave £76 per head
Trade very similar to last week with best continental ewes to £160.
52 Store Sheep
Plenty of interest in the store lambs to £81 per head and correct Suffolk ewes to £126.
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Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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