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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