Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 31st July
403 Sheep including 320 Finished Lambs & 80 Cull Sheep
320 Lambs ave 329.58p/kg
Trade similar to last week with best finished types with weight easiest to sell, whilst the lighter and plainer types still attracting interest, but at less money. Top prices of 375p/kg and £175 per head.
Leading Prices
37.8kg | 358p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
45.0kg | 375p/kg | G & JP Gibson, Rushton Spencer |
40.0kg | 370p/kg | G & JP Gibson, Rushton Spencer |
45.4kg | 360p/kg | A Ford, Sattersford |
41.5kg | 360p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
50.5kg | 348p/kg | T & CJ Hadfield, Wheston |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 325.97p/kg | Top 358p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | Ave 331.23p/kg | Top 375p/kg |
45.6 – 52.0kg | Ave 331.33p/kg | Top 348p/kg |
52kg+ | Ave 317.65p/kg | Top 318/kg |
80 Cull Sheep ave £122 per head
Trade similarly strong to recent weeks to a top of £198 per head
Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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