Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 1st October
685 sheep including 480 Lambs, 192 Cull Sheep & 13 Store Sheep
480 Finished Lambs ave 320.59p/kg
A more difficult lamb trade but a number of plainer types represented within the entry with tops of 398p/kg and £189/head.
Leading Prices:
| 35.0kg | 350p/kg | G & JP Gibson, Rushton Spencer |
| 37.3kg | 335p/kg | JD Alcock, Elkstones |
| 41.6kg | 398p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 42.5kg | 382p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
| 40.9kg | 350p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 54.0kg | 350p/kg | G & J P Gibson, Rushton Spencer |
Averages
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 315.38p/kg | To 350p/kg |
| 39.1-45.5kg | Ave 322.89p/kg | To 398p/kg |
| 45.6-52kg | Ave 311.32p/kg | To 335p/kg |
| 52kg | Ave 306.13p/kg | 350p/kg |
192 Cull Sheep ave £130 per head
Plenty of interest in all types with ewes to £185 and tups to £280
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate