Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheepsale for Thursday 17th October 2019 17-10-2019
889 Sheep including 657 Lambs, 16 Store Sheep & 216 Culls
657 Lambs ave 165.91p/kg
Trade very similar to last week with quality again at a distinct premium. The best over 200p to a top of 219p/kg and £94 per head. All weights in similar demand but again with the under finished lambs changing hands at lesser amounts.
Averages
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 211p/kg | Average: 158.68p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 219p/kg | Average: 168.27p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 190p/kg | Average: 160.16p/kg |
Leading prices:
37.7kg | 211p/kg | G Ford, Whaley Bridge |
42.7kg | 219p/kg | B Ford, Lyme Handley |
42.7kg | 201p/kg | DA & AM Campeau, Crowdicote |
44.5kg | 200p/kg | B Ford, Lyme Handley |
41.0kg | 196p/kg | DJ Cooper, Macclesfield |
49.8kg | 190p/kg | SA Flower, Pikehall |
216 Cull Sheep ave £46.74 per head
The large majority of the ewes comprising plainer hill ewes with a number being purchased for further grazing.
Best Continentals to £100, and a solid trade for all.
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
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