Sales Reports

Market Report for Friday 27th January 2023   A small and seasonal entry of store hoggs sold to a top price of £95 from Messrs Lawson, Hundith Hill, Cockermouth.   We conducted the part dispersal of in lamb breeding sheep on behalf of Mr W Rawling, Croftfield House, Eaglesfield. The sheep were in presented in fine order which allowed localised customers to bid with confidence. Leading Prices - Texel ­– 160, 145, 140, 135, 130. Mule – 160   An improved entry of 36 calves and stirks forward...

On Wednesday 25th January 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 60 cast cows and 11 prime bulls, 2038 prime sheep including 1678 prime hoggs and 360 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle sold to another electric trade topping at 250ppk for a Charolais Bull from TA Byers, Ellenbank, Boltongate. Top gross was £1844.64 for a Limousin bull again from TA Byers, Ellenbank. Black and whites to 229p or £1335.07 for a British Friesain from J Patti...

On Wednesday 18th January, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of  primestock comprising of 77 cull cattle, 9 prime cattle, 1203 prime sheep including 886 hoggs and 317 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle trade on fire selling to 305ppk for a Limousin Steer from AG&KF Nicholson, Swinside End, Lorton. Top gross was £1781.20 for another Limousin Steer from AG&KF Nicholson, Swinside End.   Prime Steer (Top price per kilo – pence): - Limousin – 305, 292, Swinside End....

On Wednesday 11th January, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of  primestock comprising of 74 cull cattle, 13 prime cattle, 1549 prime sheep including 1010 hoggs and 539 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle sold to a blistering trade topping at 300ppk or £1650 for a Limousin Heifer from AG&KF Nicholson, Swinside End, Lorton. Steers to 299ppk again from AG&KF Nichsolson, Swinside End. Prime Bulls sold to 269ppk or £1541.37 for a Limousin from Messrs Teasdale, Lowside...

  On Friday 6th January 2023 Mitchells Auction Mart started their 150th year celebrations with their opening show and sale of 1070 store cattle and feeding bulls.  A noted sale which draws buyers for all over the UK to see an unbelievable show of quality stock throughout the catalogue. The pre-sale show was judged by two exceptional stocksman, John and Richard Dixon of Lesson Hall, Wigton. They awarded the championship to the Limousin bullock consigned by M/s I Powley, Green Marsh which late...

On Wednesday 4th January, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of 73 primestock comprising of 65 cull cattle, 8 prime bulls, 1786 prime sheep including 1444 hoggs and 342 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle sold to 269p or a whopping £2022.88 for a Charolais Bull from TA Byers, Ellenbank, Boltongate. Heifers sold to 249p for a Limousin heifer from AG&KF Nicholson, Swinside End, Lorton.   Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):-  Limousin – 249 Swinside End Farm....

The Tommy Baxter Show and Sale of 1303 top quality store cattle again proved to be a resounding success. The standard forward was a credit to all vendors who were justly rewarded with a packed ringside of prospective purchasers in attendance.  The Show was kindly sponsored by Hundith Hill Hotel, GT Tyres, Brockbanks Solicitors and Carrs Billington. Judging was in the capable hands of Mr Michael Wynne, Miss Ellie Wynne and Miss Rachel Graham. An outstanding show was forward to compete for the M...