Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Report Thursday 16th September

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

16th September 2021

 

1538 Sheep including 1100 Finished Lambs, 247 Culls and 19 Store Sheep

 

1100 Lambs Average 211.69p/kg

An increased entry and trade following the national falling trend seen throughout the week.  Nevertheless, the lambs met a competitive trade for all weights with well finished lambs commanding a significant premium.  Top price of 250p/kg and £115/head.

 

Leading Prices:

38.7kg 250p/kg J Bird & Sons, Derby
36.6kg 234p/kg SJ Wardle, Hollinsclough
39.1kg 249p/kg FH Sargent, Derby
39.6kg 242p/kg J Renshaw, Macclesfield
41.1kg 240p/kg DA & AM Campeau, Crowdicote
48.0kg 230p/kg T & R Hibbert, Eyam

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg To: 250p/kg Ave: 216.07p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 249p/kg Ave: 211.30p/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 230p/kg Ave: 207.89p/kg
52kg+ To: 218p/kg Ave: 214.65p/kg

 

247 Cull Sheep Ave: £73 per head

Another strong trade for all but a number of Mule & Hill Ewes reflected in the average.  Continental Ewes to £158 and Rams to £166.

 

191 Store Sheep

All commodities in strong demand with breeding Ewes to £125 and Store Lambs to £77.

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

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Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Report