Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 29-08-2024
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Sales Report HereBAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP & STORE LAMB
SALE REPORT
29th August
952 Sheep including 664 Finished Lambs 264 Cull Sheep & 25 Store Sheep
664 Lambs ave 281.93p/kg
A pleasing entry, but the overall average reflecting a number of hill bred types within the entry and others perhaps lacking a bit of finish. 6 purchasers operating and top prices of 332p/kg and £165 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 33.5kg | 326p/kg | PJ & N Townsend, Tideswell Moor |
| 37.0kg | 319p/kg | PJ & N Townsend, Tideswell Moor |
| 35.8kg | 317p/kg | JH Bennett, Branside |
| 43.6kg | 332p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 45.0kg | 326p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 49.1kg | 318p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 53.5kg | 308p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 291.15p/kg | Top 326p/kg |
| 39.1kg – 45.5kg | Ave 279.47p/kg | Top 332p/kg |
| 45.6kg – 52kg | Ave 279.60p/kg | Top 319p/kg |
| 52kg+ | Ave 289.55p/kg | Top 308p/kg |
264 Cull Sheep ave £82.81/head
A large proportion of horned ewes within the entry and a strong trade for all to a top of £177.
25 Store Sheep
A small entry of stores with two Jacob store lambs to £55 and Mule draft ewes to £80.
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Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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