Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 9th September

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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