Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 20th November
351 Sheep including 215 Finished Lambs, 134 Cull Sheep and 2 Store Sheep
215 Finished Lambs ave 327.60p/kg
A reduced entry possibly a result of the snowy weather conditions in the hills to the North, but a strong level of demand for all types. Top prices of 350p/kg and £189/head with the overall average £141 per head.
Leading Prices
| 33.3kg | 350p/kg | CH Gregory, Hassop |
| 35.0kg | 344p/kg | S White, Moscar |
| 34.0kg | 348p/kg | GW Moss, Rainow |
| 44.0kg | 346p/kg | Ashford Hall Farm |
| 41.6kg | 340p/kg | A Berresford, Wheston |
| 41.3kg | 340p/kg | D Fotherby & Sons, Wormhill |
| 51.0kg | 320p/kg | B Fitch, Little Eaton |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 337.47p/kg | Top 350p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | Ave 325.34p/kg | Top 348p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52.0kg | Ave 311.22p/kg | Top 330p/kg |
| 52kg+ | Ave 290.29p/kg | Top 302p/kg |
134 Cull Sheep ave £110/head
A good trade for all to a top of £220
Store Lambs
Just a small entry of store lambs attracted very brisk bidding with Texel x to £123 and £119, while long term lambs sold in the £94-£111 bracket.
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate