Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 26th June

383 Sheep including 292 Finished Lambs, 57 Cull Sheep & 30 Store Sheep

 

292 Finished Lambs ave 327.55p/kg

Trade unfortunately well back on last week but the average reflecting the number of plainer sorts within the entry.  Better finished types still commanding a significant premium with tops of 390p/kg and £185 per head.

 

40.3kg 390p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
45.3kg 360p/kg DV Holland, Blore
46.4kg 370p/kg DV Holland, Blore
47.2kg 350p/kg Ashford Hall

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg Ave 316.81p/kg Top 330p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg Ave 321.98p/kg Top 390p/kg
45.6 – 52.0kg Ave 337.28p/kg Top 340p/kg
52kg+ Ave 337.52p/kg Top 340p/kg

 

 

57 Cull Sheep ave £135/head

Trade strong on all types with continental ewes to £214 and tups to £226.

 

30 Store Sheep

Suffolk store lambs to £85 and continental ewes with twins to £246

Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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