Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 25th March
691 Sheep including 420 Finished Hoggs, 73 Cull Sheep & 198 Store Sheep
420 Finished Hoggs ave 284.12p/kg
Trade back a little on last week as seen nationally, but still well in line. Top prices of £153 per head and 320p/kg with all weights in keen demand.
Leading Prices:
32.0kg | 309p/kg | R & GR Webster, Fenny Bentley |
382kg | 314p/kg | FH Sargent, Derby |
42.5kg | 320p/kg | R Swift, Little Onn |
44.5kg | 316p/kg | JB Fitch, Little Eaton |
50.0kg | 306p/kg | WB & DE Gyte, Barmoor Clough |
Averages:
25.5 – 32.0kg | To: 309p/kg | Ave: 273.28p/kg |
32.1 – 39kg | To: 314p/kg | Ave: 273.99p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 320p/kg | Ave: 287.15p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 306p/kg | Ave: 267.91p/kg |
52kg+ | To 274p/kg | Ave: 247.47p/kg |
73 Cull Sheep Ave £80 per head
Best ewes in particularly keen demand with Texels to a top of £166.
38 In Lamb Ewes
Mule ewes scanned to Texel due mid April – £138
Suffolk ewes scanned to Texel due mid April – £157
23 Ewes with Lambs at foot
Trade dearer than last week with substantial interest shown. Overall average £63 per head.
1 Suffolk ewe & 2 lambs – £194
7 Texel ewes & 12 lambs – £178
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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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