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