Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 09-09-2021

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

9th September 2021

 

1089 Sheep including 839 Finished Lambs, 237 Culls and 13 Store Sheep

 

839 Lambs Average 226.52p/kg

 

A slightly easier trade in line with the national trend but still significantly up on last year.  Well finished lambs commanding a distinct premium with top prices of 269p/kg and £124 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

41.0kg 260p/kg A Berresford, Wheston
43.1kg 269p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
44.3kg 257p/kg AC Langridge, Fole
47.2kg 254p/kg S & D Fearn, Wardlow Mires
52.5kg 229p/kg RD Bradbury, Biggin

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 239p/kg Ave: 228.03p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 269p/kg Ave: 226.13p/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 254p/kg Ave: 226.24p/kg
52kg+ To: 229p/kg Ave: 223.56p/kg

 

237 Cull Sheep Ave: £81.82 per head

Another competitive trade with a number of grazing men operating.  Top price Ewes at £134 and Rams to £149.

 

13 Store Sheep

Jacob breeding Ewes to £130 and Suffolk store lambs to £77.

 

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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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