Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 10-11-2022

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

10th November 2022

 

588 Finished Lambs, 32 Store Sheep & 293 Cull Sheep

 

588 Lambs ave 246.96p/kg

A firm level of demand for all types to tops of 304p/kg and £139 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

36.7kg 288p/kg JH Bennett & Sons, Branside
39.6kg 304p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
45.0kg 292p/kg A Ford, Whaley Bridge
46.2kg 296p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
46.6kg 278p/kg JB Drabble, Tideswell Moor
54.0kg 258p/kg JH Bennett & Sons, Branside

 

Averages

32.1-39.0kg To: 288p/kg Ave: 243.79p/kg
39.1- 45.5kg To: 304p/kg Ave: 248.56p/kg
45.5 -52kg To: 296p/kg Ave: 252.58p/kg
52kg + To: 258p/kg Ave: 239.13p/kg

 

293 Cull Sheep

A rather good show of 293 cull ewes and rams saw a Texel x to £134, Mules to £109.  Several grazing buyers present with demand very brisk for all types.

 

Ewes to £134                  Ave £79.90

Rams to £108                 Ave £53.63

 

32 Store Lambs ave £62.75 per head

Plenty of potential purchasers present and an excellent trade for all to a top of £70.

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate