Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 8th July

 

 BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

8th July 2021

 

929 Sheep including 586 Finished Lambs, 51 Hoggs, 280 Ewes & Rams & 12 Store Sheep

 

586 Finished Lambs ave 241.55p/kg

An increase in numbers forward and a respectable trade and average with a number of lambs lacking finish within the entry.

Top prices of 276p/kg and £135 per head with an overall average of over £100/head.

 

Leading Prices:

35.0kg 270p/kg BJ Painter, South Painter
39.9kg 276p/kg WJ Sessions & Son, Hilton
39.5kg 270p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
43.5kg 265p/kg WJ Gibbs, Kirk Langley
41.4kg 263p/kg FJ Gould, Longnor
49.3kg 258p/kg PJ & JA Morten, Barmoor Clough

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 270p/kg Ave: 234.85p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 276p/kg Ave: 242.54p/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 258p/kg Ave: 251.22p/kg
52kg+ To: 258p/kg Ave: 251.76p/kg

 

280 Cull Sheep

Another excellent trade for all with a top price of £160.

 

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