Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2022-06-09

684 Sheep including 272 Finished Lambs, 91 Finished Hoggs, 213 Cull Sheep and 108 Store Sheep

 

272 Finished Lambs ave 305.5p/kg

A pleasing increase in numbers but trade unfortunately back with a number of abattoirs reporting numbers forward exceeding demand.  Top prices of 329p/kg and £141 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

36.5kg 329p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
39.0kg 320p/kg M Wright, Hartington
40.0kg 324p/kg M Wright, Hartington
41.0kg 320p/kg NA Birch, Monyash
46.1kg 304p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton

 

Averages

32.1-39.0kg To: 329p/kg Ave: 306.80p/kg
39.1-45.5kg To: 324p/kg Ave: 305.23p/kg
45.6-52kg To: 304p/kg Ave: 301.10p/kg
52kg+ To: 290p/kg Ave: 281.58p/kg

 

91 Hoggs

Still a decent entry for the time of year with a selective trade but well finished sorts still in keen demand with a top of 270p/kg and £146 per head.

 

213 Cull Sheep

Respectable entries forward with trade similar to the beginning of the week.  Top price of £137 per head.

 

109 Store & Breeding Sheep

Trade a little more selective for the ewes with lambs at foot but still plenty of interest in the younger smart outfits.

 

Cheviots to £180

Continentals to £198

 

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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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