Sales Reports

Suckled Calves   The Second Sale of Suckled Calves sold to a fantastic trade with a large ringside of buyers in attendance. The trade was topped at £985 for a Limousin Bull from D&J Richardson, Whitehead Brow. Steers to £925 for a Limousin from T Dixon, Wyndham Terrace. Heifers to £835 for a British Blue from J&E Nichol, Whinnerah.   Steer:-  Limousin – 925 Wyndham Terrace, 785, 765 Whinnerah, 755, 725, 715 Newhouse Farm, 745, 715 Langley Farm. British Blue – 905 Whinnerah. Charolais – 715...

On Wednesday 6th November 2019 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 67 cattle comprising 42 cull cattle and 25 prime bulls, 2136 prime sheep including 1702 lambs and 434 cast ewes and rams.   Messrs P & PI Walker & Son, Beechcroft made top price per head with a superb Charolais bull selling at £1524 and being purchased by TL Fell. A Limousin bull from D & MA Wilson, Lamplugh Hall made top price per kilo at 201.50ppk also being purchased by TL Fell....

On Wednesday 30th October 2019 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 45 cattle comprising 31 cull cattle and 14 prime bulls, 1525 prime sheep including 1202 lambs and cast 323 ewes and rams. The top price for bulls was 193.5p paid twice for Limousins from Messrs Bowe, Mechi Farm, Blennerhasset and purchased by TL Fell. The top price per head was £1594.58 paid to P & PI Walker & Son, Beech Croft for a Charolais cross bull. Prime Bull (Top price per k...

Store cattle A seasonal show of store cattle sold to the same trade as recent weeks ensuring all vendors went home satisfied with their days trading.  Leading the sale was a smart Limousin heifer from AG Watson, Lanehead selling for £1175.  Steers topped at £1035 from AR Hardy, Eastlands. The sale also incorporated the herd dispersal from the late JR Ellwood, Scalderskew.  The Aberdeen Angus cows & calves sold up to £1250 for a cow & heifer calf. Steer: -  Limousin – 1035, 1015 (x2) Eastlands...

On Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 77 cattle comprising 68 cull cattle and 9 prime bulls, 1744 prime sheep including 1216 lambs and 528 cast ewes and rams. A larger entry of cows met a brisk trade from the usual ring of buyers, the resulting trade was satisfactory, in line with the recent market trend. Bulls were forward in small numbers, well fleshed bulls were sought after with more required to meet buying demand. ...

The Annual Show and Sale of Lakeland Suckled Calves saw a marvellous show of quality cattle which was a credit to the vendors. The Show was judged by Mr David Jarman who commented on the great quality put before him. Overall Champion went to the first prized Limousin Heifer from I&R Millard, Old Hyton and later achieved the days top price of £1120 selling to the judge. Reserve honours went to B&J Hodgson, Woodend with a Limousin Steer achieving £935. Trade was very pleasing no the year being in...

On Wednesday 16th October 2019 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 47 cattle comprising 39 cull cattle and 8 prime bulls, 2388 prime sheep including 1925 lambs and 463 cast ewes and rams. Leading the sale in price per kilo and per head was a shapely Charolais cast cow from DA & SM Miller, Crookdake Mill selling for 129.50 pence and achieving £1105.93 purchased by G Moor. Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):-  British Blue – 158.50, 152.50 East...

Mitchells Livestock Auction Mart held the Annual Show and Sale of Swaledale Rams.  The sale was kindly sponsored by Mitchells Auction Mart with judging in the capable hands of Mr Ian Armstrong.  After some deliberation the Lawson Family Trophy for the Champion Swaledale Tup was awarded to the Shearling Ram from DW & AS Noble, Burblethwaite.  Reserve honours went to an Aged Ram from GW Whitfield, Low Stowbank. A full ringside of buyers ensured a solid trade with the top price of £1100 paid for ...