Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 26-01-2023

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

26th January 2023

 

841 Sheep including 660 Finished Hoggs, 154 Culls & 27 Store Sheep

 

660 Hoggs ave 225.32p/kg

In line with national trend a much-reduced hogg trade with reports of increased numbers about and lack of demand.

Well finished types nevertheless in keenest demand to a top of 258p/kg and £124/head.

 

Leading Prices:

34.3kg 245p/kg RB Smith, Little Hayfield
38.8kg 238p/kg W Bramall, Hathersage
41.6kg 258p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
39.5kg 258p/kg J Simpson, Hope Valley
39.3kg 250p/kg DA & AM Campeau, Crowdicote
42.1kg 248p/kg AC Langridge, Fole
45.0kg 248p/kg J Webster & Son, Hartington
53.5kg 233p/kg FJ Gould, Longnor

Averages

32.1-39.0kg To: 245p/kg Ave: 222.98p/kg
39.1- 45.5kg To: 258p/kg Ave: 225.87p/kg
45.6 -52kg To: 240p/kg Ave: 217.24p/kg
52kg+ To: 233p/kg Ave: 219.37p/kg

 

154 Cull Sheep ave £71 per head

Another competitive trade for all types with continental ewes to £158.

 

27 Store Sheep

Plenty of interest in generally a very small sample.

 

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Auctioneer:

Peter Oven

Market Associate

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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