Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 11th September

895 Sheep including 695 Finished Lambs, 179 Cull Sheep & 11 Store Sheep

 

 

695 Finished Lambs ave 297.83p/kg

 

A further increase in numbers and a much sharper trade on the week especially the well finished types within the entry.  Top prices of 360p/kg and £176/head

 

Leading Prices

34.7kg 328p/kg T Hall, Radbourne
42.8kg 352p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
44.5kg 334p/kg T & C Hadfield, Wheston
45.6kg 360p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
49.0kg 352p/kg E Ford, Tunstead Milton
46.6kg 335p/kg T & R Hibbert, Eyam
52.6kg 300p/kg BA Allsop, Ible

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg Ave 289.39p/kg Top 328p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg Ave 299.23p/kg Top 352p/kg
45.6 – 52.0kg Ave 301.97p/kg Top 360p/kg
52kg+ Ave 289.12p/kg Top 300p/kg

 

179 Cull Sheep ave £120/head

A sharper trade with all types in keen demand with continentals to a top of £196.

 

Store Sheep

Just a small entry but plenty of interest as follows:

Store lambs to £90

Ewes with lambs at foot £280

Dutch Spotted ram lamb £180

 

 

Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate