Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 8th December
BAKEWELL MARKET
THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT
8th December 2022
940 Sheep including 621 Finished Lambs, 157 Cull Sheep & 162 Store Sheep
621 Lambs ave 245.09p/kg
A few less numbers about but trade competitive for all weights with once again well finished sorts easier to place. Top prices of 292p/kg and £146 per head.
Leading Prices:
| 39.0kg | 270p/kg | DJ Lomas, Whaley Bridge |
| 38.6kg | 264p/kg | A Bowler, Ashleyhay |
| 40.2kg | 279p/kg | PJ Rowbotham, Beeley |
| 44.2kg | 278p/kg | G Ardern, Uppertown |
| 42.6kg | 278p/kg | W Hague & Son, High Bradfield |
| 48.7kg | 292p/kg | B Ford, Lymehandley |
| 56.0kg | 249p/kg | N Hartshorn, Newark |
Averages
| 32.1-39.0kg | To: 270p/kg | Ave: 236.75p/kg |
| 39.1- 45.5kg | To: 279p/kg | Ave: 247.24p/kg |
| 45.6 -52kg | To: 292p/kg | Ave: 244.30p/kg |
| 52kg+ | To: 249p/kg | Ave: 236.18p/kg |
162 Cull Sheep ave £82 per head
Another strong trade for all with best Mules over £100 and Continentals to £180.
157 Store Sheep
A strong entry with Suffolk in lamb ewes to £138 and store lambs to £77.
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Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate