Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 05-09-2024
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP & STORE LAMB
SALE REPORT
5th September
910 Sheep including 593 Finished Lambs 284 Cull Sheep & 33 Store Sheep
593 Lambs ave 273.15p/kg
A similar entry to last week with trade easier than last week in line with the national trend reflecting a large number of sheep lacking cover within the entry.
Best sorts however, still upwards of 300p/kg to a top of 312p/kg and £147 per head.
Leading Prices:
35.5kg | 291p/kg | Manor Farming, Tatenhill |
38.6kg | 280p/kg | P Bennett & Son, Whiteley Green |
40.3kg | 312p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
44.4kg | 311p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
42.2kg | 286p/kg | RJ Corbridge, Bakewell |
42.7kg | 280p/kg | DA & AM Campeau, Crowdicote |
45.6kg | 280p/kg | BD & A Yates, Middleton |
55.0kg | 258p/kg | K Higton, Wetton |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 273.57p/kg | Top 291p/kg |
39.1kg – 45.5kg | Ave 273.07p/kg | Top 312p/kg |
45.6kg – 52kg | Ave 266.78p/kg | Top 280p/kg |
52kg+ | Ave 253.87p/kg | Top 258p/kg |
284 Cull Sheep ave £96/head
An increased entry with all a strong trade with plenty of grazing customers also present with a top of £174.
33 Store Sheep
A large gathering of purchasers and an excellent trade for a smaller sample in terms of size with a top of £91.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate