Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Report Thursday 28th October

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Report

1,752 Sheep including 1019 Finished Lambs, 601 Culls and 132 Store Lambs

 

1017 Lambs Average 238.82p/kg

An excellent entry of lambs and a good trade to match with all weights in keen demand.  Top price of 285p/kg and £136 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

32.6kg 260p/kg J Mosley, Shirland
41.5kg 285p/kg B Jones, Idridgehay
44.4kg 285p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
40.3kg 276p/kg HJ Hitchcock, Whitewells Lane
47.2kg 270p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley

 

Averages:

25.5 – 32.0kg To: 242p/kg Ave: 232.58p/kg
32.1 – 39.0kg To: 260p/kg Ave: 234.44p/kg
39.1 – 45.5kg To: 285p/kg Ave: 239.95p/kg
45.6 – 52kg To: 270p/kg Ave: 235.35p/kg
52kg+ To: 245p/kg Ave: 226.11p/kg

 

601 Cull Sheep ave £74.62/head

A bumper entry and an excellent trade with strong continental ewes to £150.

 

132 Store Lambs

An excellent trade with numerous potential purchasers present to a top price of £74

 

Keep checking our Facebook page for further details on special entries!

Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services