Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 9th December

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

9th December 2021

 

1,021 Sheep including 613 Finished Lambs, 380 Culls and 27 Store Sheep

 

613 Lambs Average 285.38p/kg

Another excellent trade with all weights in strong demand.  Well finished lambs again commanding a significant premium with top prices of 336p/kg and £162 per head.  Overall average £123 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

36.3kg 316p/kg F Lomas, Kniveton
40.7kg 328p/kg PJ & JA Morten, Barmoor Clough
41.7kg 328p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
40.6kg 320p/kg M & S Freer, Alfreton
40.0kg 316p/kg A Townsend, Tideswell Moor
46.6kg 336p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
45.8kg 320p/kg Cowley Knoll Farms

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 316/kg Ave: 272.45p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 328p/kg Ave: 287.91/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 336p/kg Ave: 282.58/kg
52kg+ To: 285p/kg Ave: 272.22/kg

 

380 Cull Sheep ave £90/head

Another excellent trade with Continental Ewes to £152.

 

Store Lambs

An entry of 27 lambs attracted significant interest to a top of £78.

 

 

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

 

 

Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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