Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 24th February
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
24th FEBRUARY 2022
698 Sheep including 559 Finished Hoggs, 99 Cull Sheep and 40 Store Sheep
559 Finished Hoggs Ave 266.45p/kg
Similar numbers to last week with trade also very similar following the national trend, handy weights a firm trade and the bigger types selling at discounted rates. Top prices of 322p/kg and £153 per head.
Leading Prices:
36.0kg | 288p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
37.3kg | 289p/kg | PW & DA Bettney, Congreave |
39.4kg | 322p/kg | MJ Wells & Son, Monyash |
41.0kg | 310p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
41.3kg | 300p/kg | RJ Beardsley, Morley |
43.0kg | 300p/kg | W Hague & Son, High Bradfield |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 289p/kg | Ave: 272.93p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 322p/kg | Ave: 265.27p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 282p/kg | Ave: 241.76p/kg |
52kg+ | To: 250p/kg | Ave: 217.74p/kg |
99 Cull Sheep Ave £119/head
An excellent trade throughout with Ewes to a top of £163 and Tups to £170
40 Store Sheep
A reduced entry after last weeks bumper crop created plenty of interest with in lamb Mule ewes to £112 and continental ewes to £128
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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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