Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 5th June
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Sales Report Here434 Sheep including 57 Finished Lambs, 142 Hoggs, 178 Cull Sheep & 57 Store Sheep
57 Finished Lambs ave 360.79p/kg
Given the falling trade in some places, yesterday was a surprisingly strong trade with a number of plainer sorts within the average. Top prices of 425p/kg and £187 per head.
| 38.5kg | 378p/kg | I & R Crabtree, Shirley |
| 44.0kg | 425p/kg | E Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 39.2kg | 400p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 47.0kg | 360p/kg | J Simpson, Hope Valley |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 353.62p/kg | Top 378p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | Ave 367.83p/kg | Top 425p/kg |
| 45.6kg – 52.0kg | Ave 337.28p/kg | Top 360p/kg |
142 Hoggs ave 249.11p/kg
All types well bid for and the average reflecting a very mixed entry with tops of 285p/kg and £139 per head.
178 Cull Sheep ave £124/head
A strong trade for all with top sample prices as follows:
Texels to £240
Mules to £163
Swales to £152
57 Store Sheep
A reduced entry, but plenty of interest.
Young continental singles to £225.
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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