Sales Reports

On Wednesday 29th November at Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 73 cast cows and 8 prime cattle, 1723 prime sheep including 1318 prime lambs and 405 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle topped at 248p for a Limousin X Friesian from WE&DE Litt, Greengill, Gilcrux. Black and whites to 235p for a British Friesian Bull again from WE&DE Litt.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- Limousin- 248 Greengill. British Friesian – 235,233 Gre...

Saturday 25th November- Christmas Prize Show and Sale of Prime Cattle Mitchell’s auction co ltd held the annual Christmas show and sale of prime cattle on Saturday 25th November 2023. A staggering entry was attracted of 256 which has never been seen before. This fitting for our 150th year celebration. The show was kindly sponsored by Carrs Billington ltd, hundith hill hotel, marsh commercial, , Brockbank solicitors and RI stampers haulage.   The pre-sale show was judged by father and son te...

Market Report for Wednesday 22nd November 2023   On 22nd November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 58 cast cows and bulls and 10 prime bulls and prime steers, 2130 prime sheep including 1898 prime lambs and 235 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence): - Limousin- 240 Uldale Hall. British Friesian- 233, 232, 230 Uldale Hall.     Prime Bull (Top price per head - £):- -Limousin- 1341.60 Uldale Hall. British...

Store cattle   A seasonal entry sold to a stronger trade being dearer on the fortnight. Top of £1565 for a Limousin Steer from Messrs Crowe, Cubbin Farm, Irton. Heifers sold to a top of £1495 again for a Limousin from Messrs Crowe, Cubbin Farm.   Next fortnightly sale is on Friday 1st December. Entries to the office on 01900 822016. Catalogue made on Friday 24th November.   Steers – Limousin- 1565, 1425 Cubbin Farm, 1285 Near Branthwaite Edge, 1115(8) Outgang. British Blue- 1405, 1285 N...

On Wednesday 15th November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 62 cast cows and 12 prime cattle, 2,640 sheep including 2110 prime lambs and 530 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Cattle sold to a top price of 300ppk or £2256 for a Limousin Bull from TA Byers, Ellenbank, Boltongate. Others to 292p or £2099.48 for a Limousin from PE&M Capstick, Whicham Hall, Whicham. Holstein Friesian to 230p or £1444.40 from F Mattocks & Son, Row Hall, Dearh...

On Wednesday 8th November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 66 cast cows and 7 prime cattle, 2,498 sheep including 1860 prime lambs and  638 cast ewes and rams. Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence): Limousin – 244, Prospect House. Prime Bull (Top price per head - £): Limousin – 1395.68, Prospect House. Prime Steer (Top price per kilo – pence): Holstein Friesian – 200, Kilndale. Prime Steer (Top price per head - £): Holstein...

On Friday 3rd November 2023 Mitchells Auction Co. Ltd held their fortnightly sale of Store and Breeding Cattle as well as the second sale of Suckled Calves with a catalogued entry of 300 store lambs, 25 breeding cattle, 119 suckled calves and 378 store cattle. Store Sheep Store lambs continue to attract keen demand selling to a top of £100 for Texel lambs from S Astley, Watergate, Loweswater. Texel – 100, 97, Watergate. 99, Meade Cottage. 98, 93, High Bewaldeth. 90, Mosser Heights. 87, Sl...

On Wednesday 1st November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 64 cast cows and 57 prime cattle, 2017 sheep including 1649    prime lambs and 368 cast ewes and rams.   The monthly Lake District Sale of Prime Cattle sold to a busy ringside of both local and travelled buyers who ensured a strong trade for all classes. It was evident that with Christmas Shows approaching some of the best quality types had been held back for that purpose....