Sales Reports

On Wednesday 12th July Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 110 cattle comprising of 26 cast cows, 84 prime cattle, 1032 prime sheep including 638 lambs and 394 cast ewes and rams.   The monthly sale of Lake District Prime cattle attracted another marvellous entry of all classes. A super ringside of Butchers turned out in force to support local producers. Top of 329p for a Limousin Heifer from RE Miller, West Farm, Aspatria purchased by To...

On Wednesday 5th July Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 1175 prime sheep including 797 lambs and 378 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Cattle sold to 276ppk for an OTM Limousin Heifer from D&MA Wilson, Lamplugh Hall, Lamplugh.     Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):-British Blue – 259,244 Hunday Farm.   Prime Heifer (Top price per head - £):- British Blue- 1592.85, 1390.80 Hunday Farm.   OTM Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):- ...

A small show of cattle forward with all classes realising full potential. Top of £1455 for a Limousin Steer from E&BJ Jenkinson, Croft House, Beckermet. Heifers sold to £1285 for a Simmental from W Postlethwaite & S Pitchford, Near Swallowhurst, Bootle.      Store cattle   Steers – Limousin- 1455 Croft House. 1095, 1075 Langley Farm. Hereford- 1125 Burnt House.   Heifers –Simmental- 1285, 1085, 1035 Near Swallow Hurst. Hereford- 1095, Burnt House.  Beef Shorthorn- 1095, 1005 Ehenside.  L...

On Wednesday 28th June 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 79 cast cows and 4 prime cattle, 880 prime sheep including 601 prime lambs, 85 prime hoggs and 194 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- British Blue – 237 Lowside. Aberdeen Angus – 212 Lowside.   Prime Bull (Top price per head - £):- British Blue – 1199.22 Lowside.    Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):- Limousin – 247,242 Hunday Farm. ...

On Wednesday 21st June 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 46 cast cows and 5 prime bulls, 962 sheep including 626 spring lambs, 49 prime hoggs and 287 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- British Blue –260, 225 Lowside. 250,246 Lowca Cottage. Aberdeen Angus – 235 Waites Farm.   Prime Bull (Top price per head - £):- Aberdeen Angus – 1541.60 Waites Farm. British Blue – 1471.60,1364.25 Lowside Farm. 1325 L...

Store cattle   A reduced entry of Store Cattle sold to a top of £1435 for a 14 month old Beef Shorthorn Steer from J Clark, Bent Ash, Eaglesfield. Heifers sold to £1345 for a Limousin from WE&DE Litt, Greengill, Gilcrux.     Next fortnightly sale of Store cattle is on Friday 30th June. Catalogue made on Friday 23rd June. Entries to the officed on 01900 822016.      Steers – Beef Shorthorn – 1435, 1275, 1215, 1085, 1035, Bent Ash. Limousin – 1355, Greengill. 1275, 1235, 1085, Bent Ash. 108...

On Wednesday 14th June 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock consisting of 184 cattle comprising of 68 cast cows, 100 clean cattle and 16 prime bulls, 1191 prime sheep including 569 spring lambs, 266 prime hoggs and 356 cast ewes and rams.   The largest entry yet came forward for the monthly sale of Lake District Prime Cattle with a show to rival anywhere in the country. Trade was again superb with all classes in keen demand.   The days top of 35...

On Wednesday 7th June 2023, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 55 cast cows and 1 prime bull,  prime sheep including 222 prime hoggs, 240  cast ewes and rams and 285 Spring Lambs.   Cast Cows sold to another barn scorching trade. With dairy cows being seen to be the dearest ever.   Leading the money stakes was a Holstein Friesian cow from, B Burrough, Waites Farm, £1646.80 (895kg)   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- Holstein...