Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 7th January
673 Sheep including 548 Finished Hoggs, 116 Cull Ewes & 9 Store Lambs
548 Finished Hoggs Av. 243.89p/kg
A strong trade with all weights in keen demand. Top price of £131/head and 279p/kg.
Leading Prices:
| 38.5kg | 260p/kg | D Hudson, Marple Bridge |
| 38.8kg | 268p/kg | AJ Wainwright, Oxspring |
| 42.1kg | 275p/kg | J Trueman, London Rd |
| 43.7kg | 266p/kg | RJG Swift, High Peak |
| 44.4kg | 279p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
| 45.4kg | 264p/kg | R & T Agriculture, Tideswell |
| 47.6kg | 277p/kg | M Shaw, Tideswell |
Averages:
| 32.1 – 39kg | To: 268p/kg | Ave: 245.76p/kg |
| 39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 279p/kg | Ave: 243.36p/kg |
| 45.6 – 52kg | To: 277p/kg | Ave: 227.28p/kg |
| 52kg + | To: 240p/kg | Ave: 199.72p/kg |
116 Cull Sheep
An excellent trade with best continentals to £133.
9 Store Lambs
A small entry but plenty of interest selling to £80 per head.
Auctioneer:
Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services
Peter Oven
Market Associate