Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 02-12-2021
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