Sales Reports

MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Wednesday 6th March 2024   On Wednesday 6th March 2024, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 23 Cattle and 1763 sheep including 1198 prime lambs and 565 cast ewes and rams. Cast cows sold to a top price of 287 pence for a young Limousin from J & E Scott, Mid Farm. Top gross of 1931.55 for another cow from J & E Scott. Prime Steer (Price per head) – Charolais – 2034.90, 1905.76, Springfield. Prime St...

MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Friday 1st March 2024.     Store Cattle Following the increased prices in the prime ring all classes of store cattle sold well to both local and distant buyers.  Entries for the next sale will close on Friday 8th March at 10.00 am when the catalogue will be printed, this is the March Show and Sale and we have enquires from buyers for all classes to include bulls, steers, and heifers.     The top price today was £1670 paid for a Limousin Heifer ...

On Wednesday 28th February 2024, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 102 Cattle comprising of 64 Prime Cattle and 38 Cast Cows and Bulls, and 1569 Sheep including 985 Prime Hoggs and 584 Cast Ewes and Rams.   The monthly Lake District Prime Cattle Sale sold to a top price of 335p for an Aberdeen Angus sired heifer shown by James Crichton, Loughrigg, Egremont, purchased by W Lindsay & Sons, Butchers, Cockermouth. Steers sold to 331p from Newbiggin ...

On Wednesday 21st February, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 34 Cattle comprising of 34 Prime Cattle and Cast Cows; 1229 sheep including 901 Prime Hoggs and 328 Cast Ewes and Rams.   A smaller show of Cast Cows sold to a top price of 275 pence or £1892 for a young Limousin Cow from J Hodgson, Woodend, Egremont purchased by Mr George Chapman. Prime Bulls sold to £2032.50 from Messrs Teasdale, Lowside, Troutbeck.   Prime Bull (Price per head -...

MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Friday 16th February 2024   The Valentines Show and Sale of 710 head of livestock was held to a huge congregation of well-travelled Farmers. The sale opened with the dispersal sale of the In Lamb flock from AE & VJ Errington, Beckhouse Farm. The sheep were a credit to Edward being presented in outstanding condition given the winter weather we have lately experienced. Bidding was strong with prices excellent, Ewes and lambs also sold to blistering ra...

Market Report for Wednesday 14th February 2024   On Wednesday 14th February 2024, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 88 Cattle including 18 Prime Cattle and 70 cast cows and 1630 sheep including 1293 prime hoggs and 337 cast ewes and rams.   Clean cattle and young bulls sold to premium rates. Top price of £1899 for a Limousin Steer came from H Thompson, Springfield, Egremont purchased by Mr George Chapman. Leading price for Young Bulls of £201...

On Wednesday 7th February 2024, Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with Cattle comprising of 55 Prime Cattle and cast cows; 1368 sheep including 1050 prime lambs and 318 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Bull (Top price per head - £): - Limousin – 1930.50 Beechcroft. Prime Bull (Top price per kilo - pence): - Limousin – 270 Beechcroft. Cast Cows (Top price per head - £): - Limousin – 1683.15,1663.62 Woodhall Brow. 1602.68, 1395.36 Strawberry How. 1333.8...

MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Friday 2nd February 2024   Our early February sale of store cattle seen a wonderful show of quality young cattle throughout the catalogue, with notable vendors being recognised. We had a massive turnout of on looking buyers. this resulted in prices being far and beyond sellers expectations. Notable runs of cattle which hit the back of the net with trade, was a cracking consignment of 13 from RJ Powell, Brimmer Head with an average of £1320.00 for ...