Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 1st January
480 Sheep comprising 336 lambs, 135 cull sheep & 9 store sheep
366 lambs ave 316.61p/kg
A slightly reduced trade on last week but all weights keenly bid for with well fed lambs commanding a premium. Tops today of 350p/kg and £158/head.
Leading Prices:
| 37.0kg | 325p/kg | JW & JR Davies, Hope |
| 40.0kg | 350p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 43.0kg | 340p/kg | T & CJ Hadfield, Wheston |
| 45.0kg | 340p/kg | P Maltby, Wardlow |
| 41.5kg | 328p/kg | R & C Brough, Pike Hall |
| 45.8kg | 320p/kg | BE & TR Robinson, Abney |
| 52.7kg | 300p/kg | K Higton, Wetton |
Averages
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 315.90p/kg | To 325p/kg |
| 39.1-45.5kg | Ave 316.86p/kg | To 350p/kg |
| 45.6-52kg | Ave 308.57p/kg | To 320p/kg |
135 Cull Sheep ave £99.72/head
Plenty of interest in a generally plainer sample with plenty of grazing men operating. Tops of £200 for a continental tup.
9 Store Lambs ave £98/head
Well bid for to a top of £110.
Next sale Thursday 10th September


Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate