Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 2nd December

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

2nd December 2021

 

1,045 Sheep including 577 Finished Lambs, 289 Culls and 176 Store Sheep

 

577 Lambs Average 283.99p/kg

A slightly reduced entry but with trade very brisk from start to finish and well finished lambs commanding a distinct premium.

Top prices of £149 per head and 330p/kg.  Overall average £122.50 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

45.2kg 330p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
41.3kg 328p/kg TW Fountain, Marston
42.8kg 320p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
40.0kg 320p/kg A & J Gagie, Hilton
44.0kg 318p/kg WJ Sessions, Hilton
47.0kg 318p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 288/kg Ave: 258.05p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 330p/kg Ave: 287.15/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 318p/kg Ave: 275.14/kg
52kg+ To: 272p/kg Ave: 266.79/kg

 

289 Cull Sheep ave £98/head

Another excellent trade with Continental Ewes to £175.

 

130 In Lamb Ewes

Including a flock dispersal for RJ & M Lewis, Armitage which attracted significant interest with Mules to a top of £150.

 

46 Store Lambs

Equally as dear as last week with plenty of people looking and selling to a top of £93 per head.

 

Keep checking our Facebook page for further details on special entries!

 

 

Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale