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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