Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 16th December

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.

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate