Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 08-08-2024
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Sales Report HereA seasonal entry of 537 sheep included 345 new season lambs. Demand for the meated and stronger sorts very good throughout. A smart lamb from Elsie Ford topped the day at 350p/kg with dad Graham having the same price for his first pen. Overall average 287.09p/kg.
Leading Prices:
| 36.1kg | 305p/kg | MP Elliott & Son |
| 39.6kg | 299p/kg | MP Elliott & Son |
| 41.8kg | 302p/kg | M Wright |
| 42.8kg | 314p/kg | G Ford |
| 43.0kg | 310p/kg | JW Bassett |
| 43.6kg | 312p/kg | J & L Pott Ltd |
| 44.6kg | 350p/kg | G Ford |
| 45.0kg | 350p/kg | E Ford |
| 46.0kg | 305p/kg | JW Bassett |
| 47.7kg | 296p/kg | SM & JA Rigley |
| 51.7kg | 284p/kg | R Gregory |
| 57.0kg | 278p/kg | J & L Pott |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 305p/kg | Top 277.7p/kg |
| 39.1kg – 45.5kg | Ave 350p/kg | Top 288.03p/kg |
| 45.6kg – 52kg | Ave 305p/kg | Top 278.84p/kg |
| 52kg+ | Ave 281p/kg | Top 280.54p/kg |
47 Old Season Lambs sold to 244p/kg
Cull Sheep
In the cull sheep a total of 144 on offer of which over half were Swales. Best Texel ewes peaked at £195/head with Texel x ewes to £172, Mules to £138, Swales to £108, Longwools to £109 and Cheviot to £122.
Ewes to £195 ave £105.85
Just one long term store lamb sold at £70.
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Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
