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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