Sales Reports

Store Cattle trade is flying with increases being witnessed week on week. The days top price of £1295 was achieved for a tremendous British Blue Steer from AJ Wood, Woodhall Brow. Other Steers from this great run sold to £1285 and £1245 twice. Angus Cattle very good to sell upto £1205 from E&EM Pattinson, West End. Heifers topped at £1185 again for an Angus this time from JD Southward, Beckside, Bootle. Yearling Stores a roaring trade upto £1125 for a Limousin Steer from Messrs Thirlwall, Bot...

On Wednesday 15th July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 60 cattle comprising 42 cull cattle and 18 prime bulls and clean cattle, 2196 prime sheep including 1498 prime lambs and 698 cast ewes and rams. Again the cattle ring was very well supported with extra buyers and orders in attendance. Leading the way once again was Messrs Fell Stanger Hill whom has returned to support this ring having been pleased on numerous occasions his Limousin cow...

On Wednesday 8th July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 56 cattle comprising 42 cull cattle and 14 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1502 prime sheep including 1100 prime lambs and 402 cast ewes. Leading the sale in price per kilo was a smart Limousin bull from J & HD Langcake, Sandhills Farm selling for 209 pence to Thomas Fell.  Top price in this section was a British Blue bull from WE Callion & Sons, Lodge Farm achieving £1237.28 purchased by...

A good entry for the time of year sold to a fantastic trade surpassing all expectations. Good to see vendors back in the mart showing their stock and creating a great atmosphere and buzz. Heading up the store trade today was a strong Aberdeen Angus Steer from RS&E Gate, Near Branthwaite Edge. This great consignment averaged an impressive £1192.50. Heifers sold to a top of £1145 for a Limousin from BW Noble, Gibbtarn. Young Bulls to £1025 for a Limousin Bull from EJ&RJ Wear, Howe Green. Next fo...

On Wednesday 1st July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 81 cattle comprising 48 cull cattle and 33 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1517 prime sheep including 1268 prime lambs and 250 cast ewes. Leading the sale in price per kilo and per head was a tremendous Limousin heifer from I & CL Richardson, Greenlands, Cockermouth selling for 240 pence per kilo to Wilson Willis Butchers of Cleator Moor. Another super heifer from the same home topped per...

On Wednesday 24th June 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 71 cattle comprising 54 cull cattle and 17 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1048 prime sheep including 715 prime lambs and 333 cast ewes. Leading the sale in price per kilo was a smart Limousin heifer from RA Rawling, Overcroft selling for 201 pence per kilo purchased by George Chapman.  Top price of the day was a Limousin cow from J Walker, Oxenriggs achieving £1333.50 selling to Les Fel...

A seasonal entry forward with all classes finding ready homes as demand for stores remains very strong as numbers tighten. Trade was tremendous throughout to a top of £1195 for a Charolais Heifer from GW Hird, Westray Farm. Steers to £1155 for a Limousin from Messrs Robinson, Gate Ghyll. A good entry of young bulls forward topped at £1005 for a Limousin from EJ&RJ Wear, Howe Green. Store cattle Steers – Limousin – 1155 Gate Ghyll, 1075 Drigg Moorside, 1055 Waverbank, 1035, 925 Low Garth, 945...

On Wednesday 17th June 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 83 cattle comprising 72 cull cattle and 11 prime bulls and clean cattle, 943 prime sheep including 698 spring lambs and 245 cast ewes and rams. Cast cows on fire once again in Mitchells Auction Mart with an outstanding run of cows and again more buyers attending due to the quality forward.  An outstanding sale average of 133.73 pence per kilo. The leading price per head was £1326 for ...