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