Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 3rd February
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THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
3RD FEBRUARY 2022
1010 Sheep including 637 Finished Hoggs, 129 Cull Sheep and 244 Store Sheep
637 Finished Hoggs Ave 255.45p/kg
A slightly easier trade on the week with the average reflecting a number of sheep lacking finish and a proportion of hill bred sorts in the entry. Top price still a respectable £156 per head and 336p/kg.
Leading Prices:
| 38.5kg | 336p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
| 41.7kg | 330p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
| 44.0kg | 310p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
| 42.6kg | 310p/kg | C Ford, Whaley Bridge |
| 41.0kg | 310p/kg | CP Brocklehurst, North Road |
| 40.7kg | 302p/kg | PJ Blackshaw, Pilsley |
| 45.8kg | 295p/kg | JP Blackshaw, Pilsley |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 336p/kg | Ave: 251.36p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 330p/kg | Ave: 255.24p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52kg | To: 295p/kg | Ave: 248.73p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To: 244p/kg | Ave: 234.82p/kg |
129 Cull Sheep Ave £94/head
Another competitive trade for all with a top price of £167
244 Store Sheep
Store hoggs continue to attract significant interest with plenty of potential purchasers present to a top of £86.
Similar story for the large entry of ewe lambs present which saw Texel in lamb ewe hoggs to a top of £170 and Texel ewe lambs clear of ram to £122.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate