Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2021-01-14
666 Sheep including 503 Finished Hoggs, 98 Cull Sheep & 65 Store Sheep
503 Finished Hoggs Av. 256.86p/kg
A reduced entry, no doubt a result of the recent rain and snowy weather, but those who braved the conditions were rewarded by a strong trade.
All weights in keen demand with top prices of £131 per head and 305p/kg.
Leading Prices:
38.6kg | 284p/kg | DM Elliott, Little Hucklow |
38.0kg | 269p/kg | F.L Lomas, Kniveton |
41.4kg | 305p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
43.3kg | 300p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
42.0kg | 300p/kg | J Trueman, Cheshire |
44.7kg | 287p/kg | C Ford, Tunstead Milton |
44.2kg | 282p/kg | TR Lomas, North Rode |
53.0kg | 238p/kg | C Clamp, Newall |
Averages:
32.1 – 39kg | To: 284p/kg | Ave: 251.66p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 305p/kg | Ave: 258.75p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 269p/kg | Ave: 235.60p/kg |
52kg + | To: 238p/kg | Ave: 208.96p/kg |
98 Cull Sheep Av £92/head
An excellent trade with best continentals to £145.
32 Store Lambs
An excellent trade to a top of £84.
33 In Lamb Ewes
Creating significant interest with numerous potential purchasers looking but, in many cases, going home empty handed. Top prices of £129 per head.
Already entered for next week are 62 NC Mule Ewes, full and broken mouth and scanned over 200%.
Auctioneer:
Peter Oven
Market Associate
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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