Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 9th June

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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