Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 9th October

649 Sheep including 441 Lambs, 200 Cull Sheep & 8 Store Sheep

 

441 Lambs ave 296.90p/kg

Trade a little easier than last week but still much in line for a slightly reduced entry.  Tops today of 334p/kg and £165 per head.

 

Leading Prices

33.6kg 308p/kg M Kirkham, Fenny Bentley
38.7kg 307p/kg L Johnson, Doveholes
43.4kg 334p/kg T & R Hibbert, Eyam
39.3kg 324p/kg CF Stoddart, Froggatt
45.9kg 311p/kg L Johnson, Doveholes
47.2kg 308p/kg WC, CA & JR Barratt, Combs
47.5kg 297p/kg RW Botham, Shellbrook
56.0kg 296p/kg CW Moss, Rainow

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg Ave 296.75p/kg Top 308p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg Ave 296.72p/kg Top 334p/kg
45.6 – 52.0kg Ave 298.01p/kg Top 311p/kg

 

200 Cull Sheep ave £88/head

A much smaller sample of ewes in terms of quality and meat.  Better sorts to a top of £214.

 

Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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