Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2021-06-03
519 Sheep including 291 Finished Lambs, 40 Hoggs, 146 Cull Sheep & 40 Store Sheep
291 Spring Lambs ave 335.47p/kg
A further increase in numbers and an excellent trade for all types and weights. Graham Ford topped the trade with a bunch of first draw lambs at 360p/kg with top prices at £149 per head and an overall average at £130/head.
Leading Prices:
38.2kg | 360p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
38.1kg | 359p/kg | R Ellson, Stafford |
38.6kg | 351p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
39.5kg | 348p/kg | M Standerwick, Tamworth |
39.6kg | 346p/kg | W Cooper, Matlock |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 360p/kg | Ave: 336.43p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 346p/kg | Ave: 334.57p/kg |
146 Cull Sheep Ave £111/head
Another excellent trade with Continental Ewes to £167 and Mules to £145.
40 Store Sheep
A small entry, but potential buyers with grass growing out of their ears saw demand as good as seen this year.
Keep further entries coming as there is plenty of buyers out there.
Leading Prices:
Texel Doubles | £300 & £298 |
Dorset Singles | £180 |
Easy care Singles | £152 |
Jacob | £74/life |
Keep checking our Facebook page for further details on special entries!
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale