Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 18th September
420 Finished Lambs ave 293.46p/kg
Reduced numbers forward on a day that included our Mule Ewe Lamb Sale with trade with trade back a bit on that seen earlier in the week.
Well finished sorts, again, commanding a premium with tops of 332p/kg and £167 per head.
Leading Prices
| 35.5kg | 305p/kg | JH & IEA Bennett, Branside |
| 45.5kg | 332p/kg | D Edgecox, Onecote |
| 43.8kg | 323p/kg | N Hartshorn, Thorp Salvin |
| 42.4kg | 320p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 50.8kg | 330p/kg | PW Mellor & Son, Monyash |
| 54.4kg | 289p/kg | S Williams, Hathersage |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 281.05p/kg | Top 305p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | Ave 297.97p/kg | Top 332p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52.0kg | Ave 295.29p/kg | Top 330p/kg |
| 52kg+ | Ave 282.57p/kg | Top 289p/kg |
206 Cull Sheep ave £103/head
Trade strong again with a large proportion of horned ewes within the entry to a top of £212.
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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