Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 12-11-2020
Thursday 12th November 2020
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale
1098 Sheep including 870 Finished Lambs ,216 Cull Ewes & 9 Store Lambs
870 Lambs Av. 190.64p/kg
A more difficult lamb trade in line with the National trend, but a number of lambs lacking finish affecting the overall average. Best sorts to a top of 232p/kg and grossing at £100 per head.
Leading Prices:
38.8kg | 219p/kg | FH Sargent, Derby |
43.8kg | 232p/kg | C Ford, Whaley Bridge |
41.7kg | 230p/kg | A Marsden, Great Hucklow |
39.4kg | 226p/kg | RB Smith, Little Hayfield |
45.3kg | 220p/kg | B Ford, Lyme Handley |
47.6kg | 212p/kg | A Marsden, Great Hucklow |
Averages:
32.1 – 39kg | To: 219p/kg | Ave: 187.76p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 232p/kg | Ave: 191.62p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 212p/kg | Ave: 186.39p/kg |
52kg + | To: 175p/kg | Ave: 172.82p/kg |
216 Cull Sheep Av £61.72 per head
Another competitive trade, albeit back a little on the week. Continental Ewes to £120.
Auctioneer:
Mark Elliott
Partner
Farm and dispersal sales, livestock auctioneer
Peter Oven
Market Associate