Sales Reports

On Wednesday 13th December 2023 at Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 50 cows and 31 prime cattle; 2382 sheep comprising of 2151 lambs and 231 ewes.   The Christmas show and sale of Prime Bulls and Cast Cows was ably judged by Mr Thomas Fell. The championship was awarded to the prime Bull from WE Callion & Sons, Lodge Farm, Great Clifton which later sold for 326ppk or £2174. Reserve honours went to PE&M Capstick, Whicham Hall which sold...

Market Report for Wednesday 6th December 2023   Prime cattle sold to £1687.20 for a Montbeliarde Bull from D&KI Clemetson, Outgang, Branthwaite.    Prime Heifers (Top price per Head £-): Holstein- 1459.26,1264.20 Lowca Cottage Farm. Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo- Pence):- Holstein- 198, 172 Lowca Cottage.   Hall     Prime Bulls (Top price per head £-):- Montbeliarde-1687.20 Outgang Farm.  British Blue- 1286.22 Waites Farm.   Prime Bulls (Top Price per kilo-Pence):- Montbeli...

On Wednesday 29th November at Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 73 cast cows and 8 prime cattle, 1723 prime sheep including 1318 prime lambs and 405 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle topped at 248p for a Limousin X Friesian from WE&DE Litt, Greengill, Gilcrux. Black and whites to 235p for a British Friesian Bull again from WE&DE Litt.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence):- Limousin- 248 Greengill. British Friesian – 235,233 Gre...

Saturday 25th November- Christmas Prize Show and Sale of Prime Cattle Mitchell’s auction co ltd held the annual Christmas show and sale of prime cattle on Saturday 25th November 2023. A staggering entry was attracted of 256 which has never been seen before. This fitting for our 150th year celebration. The show was kindly sponsored by Carrs Billington ltd, hundith hill hotel, marsh commercial, , Brockbank solicitors and RI stampers haulage.   The pre-sale show was judged by father and son te...

Market Report for Wednesday 22nd November 2023   On 22nd November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 58 cast cows and bulls and 10 prime bulls and prime steers, 2130 prime sheep including 1898 prime lambs and 235 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence): - Limousin- 240 Uldale Hall. British Friesian- 233, 232, 230 Uldale Hall.     Prime Bull (Top price per head - £):- -Limousin- 1341.60 Uldale Hall. British...

Store cattle   A seasonal entry sold to a stronger trade being dearer on the fortnight. Top of £1565 for a Limousin Steer from Messrs Crowe, Cubbin Farm, Irton. Heifers sold to a top of £1495 again for a Limousin from Messrs Crowe, Cubbin Farm.   Next fortnightly sale is on Friday 1st December. Entries to the office on 01900 822016. Catalogue made on Friday 24th November.   Steers – Limousin- 1565, 1425 Cubbin Farm, 1285 Near Branthwaite Edge, 1115(8) Outgang. British Blue- 1405, 1285 N...

On Wednesday 15th November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 62 cast cows and 12 prime cattle, 2,640 sheep including 2110 prime lambs and 530 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Cattle sold to a top price of 300ppk or £2256 for a Limousin Bull from TA Byers, Ellenbank, Boltongate. Others to 292p or £2099.48 for a Limousin from PE&M Capstick, Whicham Hall, Whicham. Holstein Friesian to 230p or £1444.40 from F Mattocks & Son, Row Hall, Dearh...

On Wednesday 8th November 2023 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 66 cast cows and 7 prime cattle, 2,498 sheep including 1860 prime lambs and  638 cast ewes and rams. Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pence): Limousin – 244, Prospect House. Prime Bull (Top price per head - £): Limousin – 1395.68, Prospect House. Prime Steer (Top price per kilo – pence): Holstein Friesian – 200, Kilndale. Prime Steer (Top price per head - £): Holstein...