Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 11th December

438 Sheep including 310 Lambs, 99 Ewes & Rams & 29 Store Sheep

 

310 Lambs ave 326.71p/kg

An improved trade on last week for all types especially the better finished sorts.  Tops of 380p/kg and £185/head with a generally lighter weight sample within the entry.

 

Leading Prices

30.5kg 360p/kg AR Mosley, Over Haddon
37.0kg 350p/kg CH Gregory, Hassop
41.6kg 362p/kg AC Langridge, Fole
42.8kg 352p/kg AC Langridge, Fole
40.0kg 340p.kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
47.4kg 380p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton

 

Averages:

25.5 – 32.0kg Ave 340.67p/kg Top 360p/kg
32.1 – 39.0kg Ave 328.66p/kg Top 350p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg Ave 325.96p/kg Top 362p/kg
45.6 – 52.0kg Ave 313.40p/kg Top 380p/kg

 

99 Cull Sheep ave £111 per head

Another strong trade for all with a number of plainer Mule ewes within the entry, continentals to a top of £200.

 

29 Store Lambs

Plenty of interest to a top of £110.

 

 

Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate