Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 28-01-2021

747 Sheep including 481 Finished Hoggs, 120 Cull Sheep & 146 Store Sheep

 

481 Finished Hoggs Av. 258.70p/kg

Another strong trade throughout given that a number of sheep showing the effects of the recent wet weather.  Big hoggs possibly a little easier but all weights generally in keen demand.

 

Leading Prices:

38.2kg 300p/kg M Shaw, Tideswell
40.2kg 307p/kg M Shaw, Tideswell
41.3kg 300p/kg J Trueman, Cheshire
43.0kg 301p/kg G Ford, High Peak
43.0kg 279p.kg CP Brocklehurst, North Rode
46.0kg 257p/kg TR Lomas, North Rode
55.2kg 221p/kg B Vernon, Marston Montgomery

 

Averages:

25.5 – 32.0kg To: 270p/kg Ave: 252.91p/kg
32.1 – 39kg To: 300p/kg Ave: 261.47p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 307p/kg Ave: 258.29p/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 257p/kg Ave: 226.54p/kg
52kg+ To: 221p/kg Ave: 216.03p/kg

 

120 Cull Sheep Av £86.40/head

All types in keen demand to a top of £140 for a pen from Martin Shaw.

 

39 Store Lambs

An excellent trade to average £72 with a top of £78.  More promised for next week.

 

107 In Lamb Ewes

Plenty of interest with Mules to £142.

 

Leading Prices:

NC Mule £140.00
Welsh Mule £118.00
Buel £100.00
Texel £142.00

 

Already entered for next Thursday

  • 10 Lleyn 2 shear ewes, scanned in lamb to Lleyn
  • 90 Feeding lambs

Further entries are in the pipeline, keep checking our Facebook page for further information

Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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