Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 11th June

291 Sheep including 80 Lambs, 75 Hoggs, 72 Cull Sheep & 64 Store Sheep

 

80 Lambs ave 475.17p/kg

A pleasing increase in numbers forward with trade strong for all and a number of bigger lambs within the entry.  Overall average of just over £202 per head and tops of 500p/kg and £224 per head.

 

Leading Prices

38.4kg 480p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
42.3kg 500p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
42.5kg 458p/kg RW Beach & Son, Ashbourne
46.7kg 440p/kg RW Botham & Sons, Ashby
     
     
39.1-45.5kg Ave 474.42p/kg To 500p/kg
45.6-52kg Ave 423.38p/kg To 440p/kg

 

75 Hoggs

A number of tail end sorts and a 2 tier trade with the better sorts 340p plus to a top of £162 per head and an average of 315.5p/kg.

 

Leading Prices

40.0kg 342p/kg D Medway, High Peak
43.7kg 340p/kg W Hague & Son, Bradfield
50.0kg 348p/kg D Medway, High Peak

 

72 Cull Sheep ave £126/head

Trade good for all types with Mules to £150 and continentals to £172.

 

64 Store Sheep

Plenty of interest with predominantly hill types within the entry with singles to £280 and twins to £300.

 

 

Next sale Thursday 18th June – Please inform the auctioneer Peter Oven of entries 07973 982443

Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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