Sales Reports

Fellmans Gather of Store Lambs and Breeding Sheep
20th October 2023
The annual gather of the Lakeland Fells culminated in Mitchells Auction today as a fantastic entry of over 7,000 fell bred lambs came forward before a ringside of both local and travelled buyers. A great trade ensued with all classes up on the year.   Top of £133 for Beltex lambs from AJ Wood, Woodhall Brow, Dean. Beltex lambs averaged £113.90.   Cheviot Lambs sold to £96 from M&GC Graham, Lanefoot, Lorton.   Mule lambs topped at £93 from KW McAdam, Swallow Bank, Threlkeld with others ...

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Primestock
18th October 2023
On Wednesday 18th October 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 65 cast cows and 3 prime bulls, 2,037 prime sheep including      1604 prime lambs and 433 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle sold to 317ppk or £2149.26 from P&PI Walker, Beechcroft, Mockerkin.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- Limousin – 317, 280 Beechcroft.   Prime Bull (Top price per head - £):- Limousin – 2149.26, 1890 Beechcroft.   A large entry of Be...

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Annual Show and Sale of Traditional Lakeland Suckled Calves
13th October 2023
A tremendous day was had at Mitchells Auction for the Annual Sale of True Traditional Lakeland Show of Suckled Calves and Store Cattle. This sale again exhibited superb quality in turn attracting new and returning customers. Record rates were witnessed delighting vendors. The show was kindly sponsored by Midland Feeds, Fulton Land Rovers, Macmin, Dodd & Co Accountants and the Northwest Limousin Club. Judging was in the capable hands of Mr Ben Park, Holmrook. After sorting through some outstand...

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Primestock
11th October 2023
On Wednesday 11th October 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 66 cattle comprising 62 cull cattle and 4 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1627 prime sheep including 1243 lambs and 384 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- Limousin – 247 Waites Farm Prime Bull (Top price per head - £):- Limousin -1462.24 Waites Farm.   Cast cows sold to a sharp trade being in keen demand. Top of 238p or £1884.96 for a Limousin from F ...

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Annual Lakeland Show & Sale of Herdwick Draft Ewes & Registered Herdwick Rams
6th October 2023
Market Report Friday 6th & Saturday 7th September The first day of the Herdwick Sheep fair saw a catalogued entry of 8617, and all vendors left the mart on a high with a super buzz around the ring all day. Trade defied all expectations being dearer on the year and all classes in keen demand.   The pre-sale show was ably judged by Mr Thomas Postlethwaite, Eskdale and kindly sponsored TW Relph & Son, Robinson & Co, TL Dallas Insurance and Hundith Hill Hotel.   Show Results Ewes          ...

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Primestock
4th October 2023
On Wednesday 4th October 2023 at Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 90 cast cows and cast bulls and 53 Lake District Clean Cattle and prime bulls. 1515 sheep included 1115 prime lambs and 400 cast ewes and rams.   Lake District Prime cattle proves to be a huge success, with new buyers following the product. A full sale average of 303ppk.  The sale was full of outstanding bullocks with averaged a wonderful £2060.   Leading the sale was...

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Swaledale Rams & Females, Leicester Rams & Females
2nd October 2023
MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Monday 2nd October 2023   Bluefaced Leicester Rams   A useful entry of Bluefaced Leicester Rams sold to keen demand and a very satisfying trade. The Show was kindly sponsored by David Allen Accountants and ably judged by Paul Sowerby who awarded the Championship to the Shearling Ram from W&PA Walton, Low Kinmont, Corney which later realised £900. A ram lamb from JH Critchlow, Park Farm, Dormston also sold to £900.     1st 2nd 3rd Shearli...

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Primestock
27th September 2023
On 27th September 2023 at Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 81 cast cows and cast bulls and 11 prime bulls and prime steers, 2202 prime sheep including 1784 prime lambs and 418 cast ewes and rams.   A change in the weather fetched more cow numbers out. Trade remained competitive with all sellers delighted. Cockermouth sale ring is the place to be.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- British Blue- 239 Prospect House Farm. Limo...

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