Sales Reports

Mitchells Auction Co Ltd held the annual Christmas Show and Sale of Prime Cattle on Saturday 26th November 2022 with a catalogued entry of 214 cattle forward. A wonderful day’s trading was had by all with the show of cattle absolutely exceptional and described by many as 'the best in the North of England. Full credit to all vendors who put forward such a wonderful display and to all purchasers who made the effort and supported so well to ensure vendors received their just rewards.   The sh...

On Wednesday 23rd November Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 60 cattle comprising 44 cull cattle and 16 prime cattle, 2054 sheep including 1715 prime lambs and 339 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle topped at 278ppk or £1901.52 for a Limousin Heifer from A&L Gott, Prospect House, Isel. Bulls to 275p or £1746.25 for a Charolais from P&PI Walker, Beechcroft, Mockerkin.   Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):-  Limousin – 278, Prospect Hous...

On Wednesday 16th November Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 62 cull cattle and 7 prime cattle, 2494 prime sheep including 1974 prime lambs and 420 cast ewes and rams.   Prime Cattle sold to a wonderful trade topping at 281ppk or a whopping £2096.26 for a Limousin Steer from Messrs JJ Crichton, Loughrigg, St. Bees. Heifers sold to 280p or £1982.40 again from Messrs JJ Crichton, Loughrigg, St. Bees.   Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo ...

On Wednesday 9th November Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock comprising of 86 cattle including 9 prime bulls and clean cattle and 77 cast cows, 2,126 prime sheep including 1741 lambs and 385 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle sold to a top price of 270ppk twice, both times for Limousin Bulls from RE Miller, West Farm, Aspatria who also sold the top gross at £1906.20 for one of the for one of his other entries.   Prime Bull (Top price per kilo – pen...

On Wednesday 2nd November 2022 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 98 cattle comprising of 79 cull cattle and 19 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1869 prime sheep including 1493 lambs and 376 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle topped at 284ppk or £1834.64 for a Limousin Bull from G&AE Marrs, Cathow, Kinniside. Heifers to 260p for a Limousin from J Walker, Oxenriggs, Egremont.   Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):-  Limousin – 260, Oxenriggs...

On Wednesday 26th October 2022 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 58 cattle comprising 52 cull cattle and 6 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1822 prime sheep including 1205 lambs and 617 cast ewes and rams.   Prime cattle topped at 277ppk for a Limousin Steer from J Brown & Sons, Crakeplace Hall, Ullock. Top gross was £1933.82 for a Limousin Bull from MJ&JE Graham, Lynedraw, Ireby.     Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):-  Limousin – 275 C...

MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Friday 21st October 2022   Store cattle   A good entry of store cattle maintained high rates with the strongest and best fleshed cattle receiving a premium.   Top price of £1485 was paid for an Angus Steer from CR&SH Trafford, Ullock Mains, Ullock. Joint top price of £1485 was also paid for a Limousin Heifer from Messrs Crowe, Hall Santon, Holmrook. Bulls topped at £1320 for a Hereford from J Tunstall, High Abbey, Wythop.     Steers Aberdee...

On Wednesday 19th October 2022 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 83 cattle comprising 69 cull cattle and 14 prime bulls and clean cattle, 2738 prime sheep including 2074 lambs and 664 cast ewes and rams.   With momentum definitely in the live ring at present, Mitchells auction cow ring is the place to be with trade on fire, extra buyers are turning out week on week. Leading the way was a Limousin x cow from Old Hyton at 235ppk (£1851.80ph) Dai...