Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 04-01-2024
572 SHEEP INCLUDING 453 Finished Lambs,107 Cull Sheep & 12 Store SHEEP
453 Hoggs ave 285.43p/kg
Not surprisingly a reduced entry given the recent wet weather conditions. Well finished stronger types looking an excellent trade to a top of 337p/kg and £183/head from Miss E Ford, Tunstead Milton.
Leading Prices:
38.8kg | 312p/kg | JW Blackshaw, Sheldon |
40.7kg | 320p/kg | JW Blackshaw, Sheldon |
45.5kg | 330p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
46.0kg | 337p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
49.1kg | 328p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
61.6kg | 298p/kg | E Ford, Tunstead Milton |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 312 p/kg | Ave: 253.92p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 330p/kg | Ave: 290.75p/kg |
45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 337p/kg | Ave: 289.86p/kg |
52kg+ | To: 298p/kg | Ave: 282.14p/kg |
107 Cull Sheep
A very middling entry but a respectable trade for what they were with Mule ewes to £89 and continental tups to £144.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate