Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 6th August
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Sales Report Here437 Sheep including 278 Lambs, 60 Cull Sheep & 99 Store Sheep
278 Lambs ave 321.40p/kg
Trade very similar to last week with plenty of interest in all types and weights. Best sold would again be the bigger well meated types with a top of 368p/kg and £184 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 43.0kg | 368p/kg | J Simpson, Hope Valley |
| 43.4kg | 360p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 45.1kg | 350p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 43.6kg | 332p/kg | G & JP Gibson, Rushton Spencer |
| 42.8kg | 330p/kg | SM & JA Rigley, Monyash |
| 49.3kg | 354p/kg | N Shirt, Tideswell |
| 48.5kg | 330p/kg | RW Botham, Ashby |
| 53.8kg | 342p/kg | RA Beechener, Pegsdon |
Averages
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 312.90p/kg | To 320p/kg |
| 39.1-45.5kg | Ave 323.05p/kg | To 368p/kg |
| 45.6-52kg | Ave 321.95p/kg | To 354p/kg |
| 52kg+ | Ave 323.20p/kg | To 342p/kg |
60 Hoggs
A good entry of 60 hoggs for the time of year to average 294p/kg with tops of 308p/kg and £185/head.
99 Cull Sheep ave £105/head to a top of £180
An excellent trade for all and not reflected by the average with a top of £240.
Next sale Thursday 13th August
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
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