Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 25-02-2021
948 Sheep including 707 Finished Hoggs, 98 Cull Sheep & 143 Store Sheep
707 Finished Hoggs Av. 269.96p/kg
A much-improved entry with trade a little easier than last week, but still well in line.
Top price of £135 per head and 311p/kg
Leading Prices:
38.4kg | 310p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
39.0kg | 308p/kg | J Trueman, Adlington |
42.3kg | 311p/kg | J Trueman, Adlington |
36.5kg | 303p/kg | CP Brocklehurst, North Rode |
42.8kg | 310p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
40.0kg | 305p/kg | GA Waller, Billington |
Averages:
25.5 – 32.0kg | To: 268p/kg | Ave: 252.13p/kg |
32.1 – 39kg | To: 310p/kg | Ave: 270.87p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 311p/kg | Ave: 270.31p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 283p/kg | Ave: 243.92p/kg |
52kg+ | To 239p/kg | Ave: 217.23p/kg |
98 Cull Sheep Av £80/head
Another strong trade with best continental ewes to £120.
61 Store Lambs to a top of £85
82 In Lamb Ewes
Plenty of potential purchasers, but trade a little more selective. Best continental ewes to £132.
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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