Sales Reports

On Wednesday 5th August 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 64 cattle comprising 46 cull cattle and 18 prime bulls, 1364 prime sheep including 1038 prime lambs and 326 cast ewes and rams.   A good entry of dairy bred prime bulls topped at 195p for a British Blue from Messrs Coulthard, Justicetown, Carlisle. This was also the top gross at £1234.35. The pick of the Frieisan Bulls topped at 179p, firstly for WE&DE Litt, Greengill, Aspatria and a...

MITCHELLS AUCTION CO LTD Market Report for Friday 31st July 2020 Store cattle A seasonal show a simply marvellous trade leaving vendors delighted. All classes very good to sell with keen competition to a top of £1310 for a pair of cracking Angus Steers from M Irving & Sons, Weary Hall, Mealsgate. The same good home also sold Limousins to £1270 and Friesians to £1090. British Blue Steers to £1200 from RS&E Gate, Nr Branthwaite Edge, Workington and Beef Shorthorns to £1190 from R&E Richardson,...

On Wednesday 29th July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 64 cattle comprising 38 cull cattle and 26 prime bulls and clean cattle, 2753 prime sheep including 2014 prime lambs and 739 cast ewes and rams. Leading the sale in price per head and per kilo was a tremendous Limousin bull from G & AE Marrs & Son, Cathow selling for 219 pence per kilo (£1217.64) to G Moor.  A smart Charolais heifer from TA Byers, Ellenbank sold for 205 pence per kilo ...

On Wednesday 22nd July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 65 cattle comprising 43 cull cattle, 13 prime bulls and 9 clean cattle, 1648 prime sheep including 1026 prime lambs and 622 cast ewes and rams. Leading the sale in price per kilo and per head was an outstanding Limousin heifer from I & CL Richardson, Greenlands selling for 236 pence (£1420.72) purchased by Wilson Willis Butchers, Cleator Moor. Many more prime young bulls and butchers t...

Store Cattle trade is flying with increases being witnessed week on week. The days top price of £1295 was achieved for a tremendous British Blue Steer from AJ Wood, Woodhall Brow. Other Steers from this great run sold to £1285 and £1245 twice. Angus Cattle very good to sell upto £1205 from E&EM Pattinson, West End. Heifers topped at £1185 again for an Angus this time from JD Southward, Beckside, Bootle. Yearling Stores a roaring trade upto £1125 for a Limousin Steer from Messrs Thirlwall, Bot...

On Wednesday 15th July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 60 cattle comprising 42 cull cattle and 18 prime bulls and clean cattle, 2196 prime sheep including 1498 prime lambs and 698 cast ewes and rams. Again the cattle ring was very well supported with extra buyers and orders in attendance. Leading the way once again was Messrs Fell Stanger Hill whom has returned to support this ring having been pleased on numerous occasions his Limousin cow...

On Wednesday 8th July 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 56 cattle comprising 42 cull cattle and 14 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1502 prime sheep including 1100 prime lambs and 402 cast ewes. Leading the sale in price per kilo was a smart Limousin bull from J & HD Langcake, Sandhills Farm selling for 209 pence to Thomas Fell.  Top price in this section was a British Blue bull from WE Callion & Sons, Lodge Farm achieving £1237.28 purchased by...

A good entry for the time of year sold to a fantastic trade surpassing all expectations. Good to see vendors back in the mart showing their stock and creating a great atmosphere and buzz. Heading up the store trade today was a strong Aberdeen Angus Steer from RS&E Gate, Near Branthwaite Edge. This great consignment averaged an impressive £1192.50. Heifers sold to a top of £1145 for a Limousin from BW Noble, Gibbtarn. Young Bulls to £1025 for a Limousin Bull from EJ&RJ Wear, Howe Green. Next fo...