Sales Reports

A pleasing entry of 1245 ewes and hoggs with lambs at foot assembled for the David Westgarth sale. The show was kindly sponsored by Massey Feeds. Judging was in the capable hands of Mr Thomas Hird, Westray. We thank Tom for his time and expertise. After some deliberation Thomas awarded the David Westgarth trophy for Champion pen of 5 Hoggs with Lambs to Messrs Winter, Clickham Farm, Appleby. This pen was later sold for £135 per life purchased by the judge. Reserve honours also went to Messrs Wi...

On Wednesday 12th May 2021 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 46 cattle comprising 39 cull cattle and 7 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1101 prime sheep including 172 spring lambs, 592 hoggs and 337 cast ewes and rams. Clean cattle selling like hotcakes topping at £1449 for a Limousin Heifer from H Thompson, Springfield, Egremont. Young Bulls to 218p or £1199 for Beef Shorthorns from Woodhow Farm, Wasdale. Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence)...

Mitchells Livestock Auctioneers held the Jonny Skelton may show and sale of 923 store cattle. The pre-sale show was kindly sponsored by Armstrong Watson and Gates Tyres and very professionally judged by Mr Geoff Bowe , Bothel Parks . Championship honours were awarded to a Limousin heifer consigned by M/s I Powley, Green Marsh. She later went on and sold for £1400 purchased by  JJ Crichton, Loughrigg . Reserve honours were awarded to a  Limousin bullock from M/s  Richardson, Low Garth later se...

On Wednesday 5th May 2021 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 75 cattle comprising 59 cull cattle and 16 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1125 prime sheep including 102 spring lambs, 586 hoggs and 437 cast ewes and rams. Prime cattle sold to a top of 250p or £1407.50 for a Limousin Steer from Messrs Miller, Allerby Hall, Aspatria purchased by Wilson Willis Butchers, Cleator Moor. Prime Steer (Top price per kilo – pence):-  Limousin – 250 Allerby Hal...

Mitchells Auction Mart conducted the on farm machinery sale on behalf of the Executors of WT Green, New Godderthwaite Farm, Egremont.   On a crisp dry day and one of the first on site sales allowed in light of Covid-19, a huge crowd turned out and social distanced in great spirit.   Prices for all types of sundries and bygone machinery were outstanding with Low Godderthwaites’ top end machinery and tractors marking much more than expected.   Leading sale prices:- John Deere 5820 Tractor £...

On Wednesday 28th April 2021 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 66 cattle comprising 51 cull cattle and 15 prime bulls and clean cattle, 922 prime sheep including 30 spring lambs, 635 hoggs and 257 cast ewes and rams. Cattle of all classes are a marvellous trade topping at 227p (£1527.71) for an OTM Heifer from G Gate, Hollins Farm, Eaglesfield. A British Blue cow from JP Lister, Oughterside Mill, Aspatria achieved the top gross of £1540.48. Black...

Store cattle sold to a lightening fast trade delighting vendors. The days top price of £1495 was achieved for a 22m old dairy bred British Blue Steer from I Pigg, Linewath, Hesket New Market whose consignment averaged an impressive £1445. Angus steers sold to £1315 from Messrs Pitts, Stockbridge, Bootle. Fleckvieh Steers sold to £1245 for a pair from AH Barker, Town Head, Penrith. Heifers topped at £1445 for a pair of British Blues from AH Barker, Town Head, Penrith. A shortage of yearling ...

On Wednesday 21st April 2021 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 42 cattle comprising 26 cull cattle and 16 prime bulls and clean cattle, 992 prime sheep including 8 spring lambs, 673 hoggs and 311 cast ewes and rams. All classes of cattle continue to be a flying trade delighting vendors. Top per kilo was 230p for a British Blue Bull from JP Lister, Oughterside Mill, Wigton. Top gross was £1730.52 for a Simmental Bull from TA Byers, Ellenbank, Ireb...