Sales Reports

On Wednesday 24th June 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 71 cattle comprising 54 cull cattle and 17 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1048 prime sheep including 715 prime lambs and 333 cast ewes. Leading the sale in price per kilo was a smart Limousin heifer from RA Rawling, Overcroft selling for 201 pence per kilo purchased by George Chapman.  Top price of the day was a Limousin cow from J Walker, Oxenriggs achieving £1333.50 selling to Les Fel...

A seasonal entry forward with all classes finding ready homes as demand for stores remains very strong as numbers tighten. Trade was tremendous throughout to a top of £1195 for a Charolais Heifer from GW Hird, Westray Farm. Steers to £1155 for a Limousin from Messrs Robinson, Gate Ghyll. A good entry of young bulls forward topped at £1005 for a Limousin from EJ&RJ Wear, Howe Green. Store cattle Steers – Limousin – 1155 Gate Ghyll, 1075 Drigg Moorside, 1055 Waverbank, 1035, 925 Low Garth, 945...

On Wednesday 17th June 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 83 cattle comprising 72 cull cattle and 11 prime bulls and clean cattle, 943 prime sheep including 698 spring lambs and 245 cast ewes and rams. Cast cows on fire once again in Mitchells Auction Mart with an outstanding run of cows and again more buyers attending due to the quality forward.  An outstanding sale average of 133.73 pence per kilo. The leading price per head was £1326 for ...

On Wednesday 10th June 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 65 cattle comprising 46 cull cattle and 19 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1272 prime sheep 1075 prime lambs and 197 cast ewes and rams. All classes of cattle continue to be well sold. Clean Cattle sold to 208p for a Blonde Heifer from AJ Wood, Woodhall Brow who also sold the top gross with a Blonde Steer making £1271.60. Prime Heifer (Top price per kilo – pence):-  Blonde – 208 Woodha...

A seasonal entry of Store Cattle proved good to sell with improved optimism in the beef industry. All classes wanted. The days’ top price of £1215 was paid for a Charolais Heifer from Messrs Graham, Lynedraw, Ireby. Steers topped at £1175 for a Limousin from Messrs Noble, Gibbtarn, Beckermet.   A handful of Bulls forward sold to £1005 for a Limousin from RA Rawling, Overcroft, Greysouthen. Store cattle Steer: - Limousin – 1175, 1135 Gibbtarn, 1095 Hill Farm, 1065 Stockbridge.  British Blue ...

On Wednesday 3rd June 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 122 cattle comprising 110 cull cattle and 12 prime bulls and clean cattle, 1081 prime sheep including 669 spring lambs, 157 hoggs and 255 cast ewes and rams. A bumper entry of cattle was forward being the largest number forward on a Wednesday in this centre for many a year. The large entry was rewarded with a rip-roaring trade delighting vendors. Clean Cattle sold to 212p for a Limousin...

On Wednesday 27th May 2020 Mitchells Livestock Centre, Cockermouth held their weekly sale of primestock with 63 cattle comprising 49 cull cattle and 14 prime bulls and clean cattle, 849 prime sheep including 471 spring lambs, 235 hoggs and 143 cast ewes and rams. Leading the sale in price per kilo was a shapely Limousin bull from Messrs Taylor & Gill, Fell End selling for 210 pence per kilo.  Top price per head was achieved for a tremendous Simmental bull from TA Byers, Ellenbank at £1429.90. ...

A pleasing entry of 650 store cattle was forward for the “Jonny Skelton” May sale.  A predominately younger entry attracted a large ringside of buyers ensuring the trade was flying suppressing all expectations.  The drop and go system proved to be a success with all classes easily sold. The day’s top price of £1305 was achieved for a Limousin steer from TB Stamper, Harrot Hill.  Heifers topped at £1245 for a Limousin from Messrs Lister, Foxhouses. Bulls sold to a high of £1155 for a pure Limo...