Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 16-12-2021

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

16th December 2021

 

1,574 Sheep including 1147 Finished Lambs, 329 Culls and 94 Store Lambs

 

1147 Lambs Average 288.08p/kg

An excellent entry with an equally good trade to match with all weights in keen demand.  Top price of 360p/kg to £171 per head and an overall average per head at £124.

 

Leading Prices:

37.2kg 320p/kg MP Elliot, Eyam
38.8kg 318p/kg C. Sharpley, Wildboarclough
45.0kg 360p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
41.8kg 340p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
41.8kg 330p/kg W Hague & Son, High Bradfield
44.2kg 328p/kg D Fotherby & Sons, Wormhill
42.2kg 328p/kg J & J Spillane, Fairfield
42.2kg 325p/kg DR Flower, Alstonefield
53.0kg 298p/kg WB Moss & Son, Rainow

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 320/kg Ave: 283.34p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 360p/kg Ave: 289.37/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 325p/kg Ave: 284.25/kg
52kg+ To: 298p/kg Ave: 282.14/kg

 

329 Cull Sheep Ave £97/head

An excellent trade with ewes to £178 and tups to £170.

 

94 Store Lambs Average £78.66/head

A large gathering of prospective purchasers ensured a strong trade for all types to a top of £112.

 

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

 

 

Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate