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Mitchell’s weekly sale of primestock saw all prime cattle continuing to rise in value and a superb trade for good quality meated beasts. John Watson, Outgang returned to the prime ring with some style selling a top class Limousin heifer at 186.5p/kg to Geoff Riley of Skinburness. Close behind at 179.5p/kg was Thomas Tyson, East House with another Limousin heifer to Mark Lindsay, butcher of Cockermouth. Heifers averaged 164.89p/kg. In the prime bullock section Messrs Craghill, Hemplands, once again topped out at 169.5p/kg (£939) again to Geoff Riley. Commercial prime cattle were also considerably dearer selling to a top of £963 for Holstein bullocks from Humphrey Thompson, Springfield Farm. A small entry of bulls were dearer again selling to 128.5p/kg (£870) for Friesian bulls from Mark Messenger, Adamgill, purchased by Tom Bradley of Egremont.
Prime Heifers
Limousin
186.5 Outgang; 179.5, 164.5 East House;
Friesian
131.5 Springfield
Prime Bullocks
Limousin
169.5 Hemplands; 168.5 Outgang;
Belgian Blue
161.5, 149.5 Mid Farm; 139.5 Hemplands;
Friesian
134.5, 131.5, 129.5 Springfield.
Prime Bulls
Friesian
128.5, Adamgill; 125.5 Millom Castle;
Limousin X
124.5, 113.5 Adamgill;
The largest entry of cast cows this season showed an increase average of 100.13p/kg. This was pleasing because there were a lot more plain grade cows on offer this week. Continental cows were very good to sell topping at 133.5p/kg (£1,072) for a Limousin cow from Brian Marrs, Elva Plain, which was purchased by Cleveland Meat Co Ltd of Stcokton on Tees. Black and White Cows sold to 125.5p/kg given to Stainburn Hall Farm and purchased by Highland Meats of Ayrshire at £875.61. Clean OTM cattle topped at £995 to George Scott of Dearham again purchased by Cleveland Meats. It is hoped that cows numbers can continue to rise because there is certainly demand for all grades at the moment.
Cast Cows
Limousin Heifers
133.5 Foxhouses;
Limousin Cows
133.5 Elva Plain; 127.5 Outgang; 127.5 Beechcroft; 120.5 Cardel;
Friesian Heifers
125.5 Stainburn Hall Farms;
Belgian Blue X Heifers
124.5 Woodhall;
Charolais X Bullock
117.5 Crooklands;
Friesian Cow
120.5 Harrington Parks; 117.5 Millom Castle; 110.5 Wardwarrow
Averages
Premium Grade Cattle sold to 186.5p/kg averaged 155.7p/kg;
Prime Grade Cattle sold to 129.5p/kg averaged 129.5p/kg;
Premium Grade Bulls sold to 128.5p/kg averaged 126.3p/kg;
Prime Grade Bulls sold to 113.5p/kg averaged 113.5p/kg.
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd had forward 1,256 Prime Lambs, Hoggetts, Cast Ewes and Rams this Wednesday. Butchers lambs sold to £115.50 (210p/kg) for a pen of 55kg Suffolk X Lambs from M/s G Wilson, Aldoth Farm, purchased by M/s Wilson, Quality Butchers, Egremont. Top pence per kilo 236.7p/kg or £106.50 for a pen of 45kg Texel X lambs shown by R W Almond, Irton House also purchased by Messrs Wilson, Egremont. Meated hoggs sold well to a top of £74.50 shown by M/s G Wilson, Aldoth, purchased by Cleveland Meat Co. Ltd, Stockton on Tees. Lambs overall average 190.6p/kg, more could have been sold to vendors advantage.
Prime Lambs
Suffolk
115.50, 82.50 G Wilson, Aldoth; 100.50 M/s R B Jackson, Croft House; 82.50 W Skelton, Bayshore House;
Texel
106.5 R W Almond, Irton House; 102.5 Gass & Bates, Row Farm; 98.5 R W Carr, Croft House; 93.5 M/s R B Jackson, Croft House;
Bleu Du Maine
91.5, 83.5 (x2) Gass & Bates, Row Farm;
Rouge
88.5, 86.5, 85.5 J Charlton & Sons, Birks Farm;
Charollais
86.5 W Skelton, Bayshore House.
Prime Hoggs
Suffolk
74.50, 73.50 G Wilson, Aldoth; 73.80 J J & A Brough, Clappers;
Texel
74.20 T & A Teasdale Ltd, Sale Fell House; 72.50 Mrs R Fell, Stockshill; 71.50 R W Carr, Croft Side; 70.80 W & M Nixon, Bridekirk Hall;
Texel X
73.50 J N & A M Lister, Cockley Gill; 71.80 D G Pattinson, Little Braithwaite; 69.80 (x2), 68.00 M/s Clark, Fangs Farm;
Mule
68.80 B W Hewitson, Shatton Lodge; 67.80 E J Lister, Heathcote Park; 67.20 (x2) D G Pattinson, Little Braithwaite;
Herdwick
59.80 T Hindmoor & Son, Thistelton; 57.20 G & T Tyson, East House; 57.20 S Hardisty & Son, How Hall;
Lleyn X
57.20 B R Wilson, Dockray Nook;
Swaledale
50.80 G & T Tyson, East House.
Cast Ewes
Bleu du Maine
76.50, 74.50, 66.50 Gass & Bates, Row Farm;
Rouge
75.50, 71.50 J Charlton & Sons, Birks Farm;
Texel
66.50 S F Herring, Row Farm; 65.50, 63.50 J M & R M Haston, Dearham Hall; 63.50 J Lowden, Flimby; 62.50 F & A J Stockdale, Cross How;
Suffolk
59.50 Crozier & Langcake, High Moss; 50.00 G Wilson, Aldoth; 48.50 S F Herring, Row Farm; 47.50 S & A Scott, Church House;
Lleyn
57.50 B R Wilson, Dockray Nook;
Mule
56.50 J J & A Brough, Clappers; 50.50 Crozier & Langcake, High Moss; 48.50 B G & D E Marrs, Elva Plain; 47.50 M/s Clark, Fangs; 47.50 J & E Scott & Son, Mid Farm;
Beltex
54.50 F & A J Stockdale, Cross How; 45.50 J Lowden, Flimby;
Rams
Zwartble
73.50, 70.50, 68.50 W & M Nixon, Bridekirk Hall;
Texel
72.50 B & I Scott, Seat House; 63.50 W & M Nixon, Bridekirk Hall; 60.50 B & B E Gate, Far Branthwaite Edge
Mitchell’s fortnightly sale of breeding and store stock saw an excellent entry of more than 300 head of cattle, together with 500 ewes and lambs. The highlight of the sale was without doubt the dairy trade. A superb entry of dairy cattle drew customers from throughout the county once again and all classes of dairy stock were in huge demand. Newly calved cows topped at £2,000 for a 3rd calver from Thomas Scott, Hill Top. Newly calved heifers reached £1,600 to Messrs Hunter, Whinns Farm In calf heifers topped at £1,750 again to Whinns Farm, however there was a superb run of in calf Friesian type cows from Messrs Crayston, High Godderthwaite, selling to £1,450 with a ten heifer average of more than £1,200. Young dairy bulling heifers found quality selling well to a top of £1,040 to Nick Scott, Bridge End. The fortnightly sale of young calves and stirks continues to build each week with more than 50 cattle on offer, again drawing customers from throughout the county. Month old calves topped at £250 for a Limousin X Bull from Malcolm Pattinson, West End Farm. Stirks of less than 7 months topped at £462 for Belgian Blue Bulls from Robert Jenkinson, Mid Tarn. Once again young suckler bulls were in demand selling to £488 for a Simmental X from Kevin Holliday, Strudda Bank. A good selection of feeding cows topped at £645 for a Charolais from M E Strong, New Cowper. Black and White feeding cows made up top £545 for a Holstein from Robert Jenkinson, Mid Tarn. Good quality cows and calves are always keenly sought. Continental outfits made up to £1,250 for an aged cow from Gilbert Tyson, Skelsceugh. There is bags of confidence in the beef industry at the moment and the rising prime market continues to have a positive effect on store cattle prices. A crowded ring of buyers ensured a very strong trade for all classes of store animal. Bullocks topped at £815 with Messrs Dobson, West End showing their usual high quality Limousin’s at that money. Heifers peaked at £772 for Belgian Blue X heifers from Ron Lawson, Middle Boonwood.
Young Calves
Limousin Bull
250 West End Farm;
Belgian Blue Heifer
240 Hall Carleton;
Limousin Heifer
215 Hall Carleton;
Stirks
Limousin Bulls
448 Mayfield; 438 Mid Tarns;
Friesian Bulls
372 (x2); 368; 342; 338 Syke Beck;
Belgian Blue Bulls
462; 438; 408 Mid Tarn;
Limousin Heifers
342 Irton House; 298 (x2) Seat Farm;
Simmental Suckler Bull
488 Strudda Bank;
Dairy Cattle
Newly Calved Cows
2,000 (3rd); 1,400 (3rd) Hill Top;
Newly Calved Heifers
1,600 Whinns;
In Calf Heifers
1,750, 1,450, Whinns 1,450, 1,420, 1,400, 1,380, 1,350 High Godderthwaite;
Dairy Bulling Heifers
1,040 Bridge End;
Feeding Cows
Charolais
645 New Cowper;
Limousin
635 Winder Gill;
Simmental
585 Strudda Bank;
Friesian
545 Mid Tarn;
Cows and Calves
Limousin
1,250 Skelsceugh;
Aberdeen Angus
940 Blackwood;
In Calf Beef Heifers
Limousin
700 Hall Santon
Store Bullocks
Limousin
815 West End; 782, 692 (x2) High Low Hall; 762, 728 Holmcroft; 705, 698 Swinside End;
Charolais
732, 672 Peter House;
Belgian Blue
678 Middle Boonwood;
Store Bulls
Aberdeen Angus
652, 612 Croft End;
Limousin Bull
558, 538 (x2) Croft End;
Store Heifers
Belgian Blue
772 Middle Boonwood; 735, 695, 675 Kilndale; 685 Mid Farm; 638 Mill House; 608 Syke Beck;
Limousin
755 Eastlands; 682 Frizington Hall; 642 Towncroft; 638 New Kelsick;
Charolais
582 Peter House;
Aberdeen Angus
598 Stoneyhow;
Following on from the cattle sale Mitchell’s held the first big ewe and lamb sale of the season with a pleasing entry which it is hoped will continue every fortnight for the next few weeks. Despite the slow spring, there were many interested spectators and trade overall was felt to be pretty good for the time of year. Top rpioce of the day was for Mule Hoggs with Single Texel X Lambs which made £61 to Messrs J & D Mattinson, Cragg Farm.
Ewes with Lambs (£ per life)
Mule Hoggs with Single Lambs
61.00 Cragg Farm; 51.00 Hill Farm;
Mule Shlgs with Twin Lambs
38.50 Hill Farm; 33.00 Muncaster Head;
Beltex Hioggs with Single Lambs
45.00, 38.00 Stowbank; Mule Ewes with Twin Lambs
31.00 Sea View; 31.00 Seathwaite; 30.50 Howside;
Cheviot Ewes with Twin Lambs
30.00 Sea View;
Suffolk Ewes with Twin Lambs
31.50, 30.00 Howside; 30.50 Sea View;
Texel Ewes with Twin Lambs
41.00 Seathwaite; 39.50 Thistleton;
Texel Ewes with Single Lambs
40.00 Thistelton;
Herdwick X Ewes with Twin Lambs
25.00, 21.00 Skalederskew; Beltex Hoggs with Single Lambs
45.00, 38.00 Stowbank.
Mitchell’s weekly sale of Prime Cattle saw a small entry of top quality cattle through the ring. Top grade cattle were certainly in great demand with extra butchers around the ring this week. Once again Thomas Tyson, East House, sold the pick of the market with two heifers at 184.5p/kg and 181.5p/kg (£994.62) both of which were purchased by Mark Lindsay, Butcher of Cockermouth. John Hodgson, Parsonage Farm, Brigham sold heifers to 165.5p/kg purchased by Felltop Meats of Mungrisdale. Prime bullocks were sold to a top of 149.5p/kg for a Limousin X from Michael Park, Millom Castle, which sold for £1,009.13 to Les Fell of Settle. A smaller entry of bulls were a very similar trade on the week selling to a top of 144.5p/kg for a Belgian Blue X from Mick Scott, Mid Farm, Torpenhow, which made £867 and was purchased by Tom Bradley of Egremont. Mr Bradley also purchased the top priced Friesian bull at 127.5p/kg again from Millom Castle.
Prime Heifers
Limousin X
184.5, 181.5 East House; 165.5 Parson Farm; 142.5 Hemplands;
Charolais
129.5, 127.5 Isel Old Park;
Prime Bullocks
Limousin X
149.5 Millom Castle
Prime Bulls
Belgian Blue
144.5 Mid Farm;
Friesian
128.5, 127.5 Millom Castle; 123.5, 118.5 Mid Farm
There was a real buzz in the cast cow ring this week with numbers rising week upon week and an excellent trade for all classes of cow. Continentals sold to 124.5p/kg to Benson Hewitson, Shatton Lodge for a Limousin which was purchased by Les Fell of Settle. Holstein cows topped at 118.5p/kg and a top price per head of £985.59 both of which were produced by Messrs Cottam of Wardwarrow and purchased by Highland Meats of Ayr. A small entry of cast bulls were in great demand with Continental bulls selling to 103.5p/kg (£1,073.30) from Will Nixon, Bridekirk Hall. Holstein cast bulls topped at 99.5p/kg (£1,003.96) to Messrs Jopson, Hestham Hall and purchased by Cleveland Meats of Stockton.
Cast Cows
Limousin Heifers
124.5 Shatton Lodge;
Saler Cow
119.5 Mosser Heights;
Friesian
118.5, 116.5, 113.5 Wardwarrow; 110.5 Dubbs Farm;
Limousin Cow
111.5 Hall Santon; 103.5 High Boonwood;
Aberdeen Angus Cow
109.5 Church Farm; 102.5 High Boonwood;
Belgian Blue Heifer
107.5 Crossfield Farm;
Limousin Bull
103.5 Bridekirk Hall.
Averages
Premium Grade Cattle sold to 184.5p/kg averaged 150.6p/kg;
Premium Grade Bulls sold to 144.5p/kg averaged 128.5p/kg
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd had forward 1,490 Spring Lambs, Prime Hoggs , Ewes and Rams
A nice show of spring lambs met a keen inquiry selling to £100(200.00p/kg) for a 50kg Suffolk X Lamb shown by M/s JA & CM Brown, Park House Fm purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth. Top pence per kilo 213.4p/kg(£87.50) went to a pen of 41kg Rouge X Lambs also shown by M/s J Charlton & Sons, Birks Fm purchased by Mr M Lomax, Milnthorpe. 122 Spring Lambs overall average 192.9p/kg with more numbers required urgently for customers. Prime hoggs met a brisk demand with all classes firmer on the week, top price of the day 181.5p/kg(£70.80) went to a pen of 39 Kg Cheviot Hoggs shown by M/s J&SD Wood, Croft House Fm purchased by Welsh Country Foods Ltd, Anglesey. Butcher Hogs sold to £84.50(165.7p/kg) for a pen of 51kg Texel Hoggs shown by Mrs A Roper, Rietfontein purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth.
Spring Lambs
Suffolk X
100.00, 91.50, M/s JA & CM Brown, Park House; 99.50 Mr RW Gott, Burton House ;
Suffolk
96.50, 85.50 M/s A&C Park, Seaview 88.50 M/s RB Jackson, Croft House; 86.50 M/s K&M Huddleston, Broom Fm; 85.50 M/s J Jackson & Son, Frizington Parks;
Texel X
86.50(x2) Mr T Scott, Hilltop, Mr R Sunderland, Station Rd
Rouge X
89.50(x2), 88.50, 87.50(x2), M/s J Charlton & Sons, Birks Fm;
Charollais X
85.50 M/s A&C Park, Seaview;
Prime Hoggs
Charollais X
74.50, 73.50 Mrs EM Edmondson & Sons, Scar Green; 72.50 Thomsen Estates, Scale Hall Fm;
Herdwick
68.20 M/s T Hindmoor & Son, Thistleton; 65.80 P M Blair, Stubbsghyll Fm; 65.80, 65.20 M/s Knight, Chuchstile Fm; 63.20 M/s G&T Tyson, East House
Texel X
84.50, 75.50 A Roper, Rietfontein; 74.50, 73.50 M/s GW & PA Scott, Crooklands Fm; 73.80 A Watson, Lucy Close Fm; 73.50(x2) M/s J & K Meadley, High Bewaldeth Fm, M/s J & J K Spedding, Salter Hall; 73.20 M/s G&T Tyson, East House 70.50, 69.50 Mr P Edmondson, Seathwaite Fm;
Cheviot
70.80 M/s J& SD Wood, Croft House;
Jacob X
69.50 J N&A M Lister, Cockley Gill Fm;
Mule
67.20 M/s J N &A M Lister, Cockley Gill Fm;
Cast Ewes
Texel
79.00 R W Gott, Burton House; 72.50 R Stamper, Towncroft; 68.50 M/s A Watson, Lucy Close; 67.50 J & K Meadley, High Bewaldeth; 67.00 T Scott, Hill Top;
Suffolk
70.50 R Stamper, Towncroft; 67.50 K M & K M Mawson, Bailey Ground; 64.50 T I Bradley, Ghyll House; 62.50 B Burrough, Waites Farm;
Cheviot
69.00 T I Bradley, Ghyll House; 55.50 M Dixon, Grasmoor;
Bluefaced Leicester
66.50 K M & K M Mawson, Bailey Ground; 52.50 J Mattinson & Son, Burthwaite;
Bleu Du Maine
65.50 Thomsen Estates, Scalegill Hall; 63.50 M/s Hodgson & Son, Coneygarth;
Mule
54.50 M/s Lister, Foxhouses;
Rams
Half Bred
56.50 M/s Hodgson & Son, Coneygarth;
Texel
50.50 M & W Richardson, Gatesgarth;
Bluefaced Leicester
45.00 R J & J H Emmott, Wythop Hall.
Mitchell’s weekly sale of primestock saw all prime cattle reaching new heights with probably the highest average per kilo ever recorded at a commercial sale. Prime heifers averaged 166.3p/kg topping at 184.5p/kg for a Limousin heifer from Thomas Tyson, East House, which was purchased by Michael Atkinson for the Cleveland Meat Co. of Stockton Tees at £1,009.22. Mr Tyson also sold heifers to 182.5p/kg again to Cleveland Meats. Close behind was John Bowe, Hunday at 176.5p/kg for a heavy heifer which made £1,136.66 once again purchased by Michael Atkinson. It was the same story in the bull ring where prime bulls averaged 130.4p/kg for a predominantly dairy bred selection of bulls. Pick of the day was a Belgian Blue from L Tyson & Son, Gatehouse Farm, which made 145.5p/kg (£861) purchased by Cleveland Meat Co. Friesian bulls sold to one of the highest prices recorded for this breed making 127.5p/kg for a home bred bull from Michael Park, Millom Castle, which was purchased by Tom Bradley of Egremont at £805.71.
Prime Heifers
Limousin
184.5 East House; 163.5, 158.5 Hemplands;
Limousin X
182.5 East House; 176.5, 159.5 Hunday
Prime Bullocks
Limousin
139.5 Millom Castle
Prime Bulls
Belgian Blue
145.5 Gatehouse;
Montbeliarde
136.5, 128.5 Gatehouse; 129.5 (x2) Isel Old Parks;
Friesian
127.5, 125.5 Millom Castle.
A larger than expected entry of OTM cattle was predominantly Black and White in selection. Cows averaged 98.5p/kg, selling to 115.5p/kg (£966.74) for a Holstein Cow from John Mounsey, Prospect Farm. This was purchased by Les Fell of Settle. All fed and good meat cows were a similar trade but plainer ex-parlour cows were a little cheaper than last weeks fantastic trade.
Cast Cows
Friesian Cows
115.5, 114.5 Propect Farm; 114.5 Brackenbarrow; 110.5 Hestham Hall;
Belgian Blue X Cow
109.5 Croft House;
White Galloway Bull
94.5 Longrigg;
Friesian Heifer
108.5 Harrington Parks
Average Grades:
Premium Grade Cattle sold to 184.5p/kg averaged 163.0p/kg
Premium Grade Bulls sold to 145.5p/kg averaged 130.4p/kg
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd had forward 1,290 Spring Lambs, Prime Hoggs , Ewes and Rams. A nice show of spring lambs met a keen inquiry selling to £100.50(213.8p/kg) for a 47kg Rouge Lamb shown by M/s J J Crichton, Loughrigg Fm purchased by Messrs Wilson, Quality Butchers, Egremont. Top pence per kilo 230.5p/kg(£94.50) went to a 41kg TexelX Lamb also shown by M/s J J Crichton purchased by M/s W Lindsay & Son, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth. 49 Spring Lambs overall average 195.9p/kg with more numbers required urgently for customers. Prime hoggs met a brisk demand with all classes firmer on the week, top price of the day 170.2p/kg(£71.50) went to a pen of 42 Kg Texel X Hoggs shown by M/s G W Whitfield & Sons, Stowbank Fm purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth. Butcher Hoggs sold to £80.50(175p/kg) for a pen of 46kg Texel Hoggs shown by M/s Mounsey, Wardhall Guards purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth.
Spring Lambs
Rouge
100.50 J J Crichton, Loughrigg; 88.50, 80.50 J Charlton & Sons, Birks Farm;
Texel
98.50 J Charlton & Sons, Birks Farm; 94.50 J J Crichton, Loughrigg;
Suffolk
99.50, 80.50 A & C H Watson, Byresteads; 99.50 J J Crichton, Loughrigg; 87.50, 84.50 J Charlton & Sons, Birks Farm; 82.50 M/s Greening, Kilndale;
Charollais
97.50 J J Crichton, Loughrigg;
Prime Hoggs
Texel
80.50, 69.50, 66.50 M/s Mounsey, Wardhall Guards; 74.50 R & I Gate, Sneckyeat; 73.50, 66.50 Mrs E M Edmondson, Scargreen; 71.50 G W Whitfield & Sons, Stowbank; 70.00 A & C H Watson, Byresteads; 66.80 G D & E K Vickers, Mireside; 64.20 J Mounsey & Son, Prospect; 63.20 B R Wilson, Dockray Nook;
Cheviot
75.50, 64.50 P Edmondson, Seathwaite; 69.80 F Mattocks & Son, Row Hall; 66.20 J & S D Wood, Croft House;
Suffolk
74.50 I Hodgson, Penzance Street; 66.80 A & C H Watson, Byresteads;
Charollais
71.50 D & K I Clemetson, Plumbland Mill; 67.80 J B Stephenson, Punderland; 62.80 R & E Fotheringham, Fairfield Farm;
Scotch Blackface
65.50 G & T Tyson, East House;
Swaledale
59.20 G & T Tyson, East House; 56.80 G L Hutton, Setmabanning;
Herdwick
58.80 A G & K F Nicholson, Swinside End; 57.20 G & T Tyson, East House; 57.00, 56.20 M Fox, Snelling Farm.
Cast Ewes
Texel
62.50 M/s Mounsey, Wardhall Guards; 62.50 Mrs M Brough, Chapel House; 59.50 P Edmondson, Seathwaite; 58.50 E Clark & Son, Braithwaite Farm; 56.50 R Almond, Irton House; 56.50 R E Tyson, Moor Farm;
Suffolk
55.50 J B Stephenson, Punderland; 54.50 A & C H Watson, Byresteads;
Bluefaced Leicester
44.50 Mrs M Brough, Chapel House; 36.50 R W & J H Emmott, Wythop Hall;
Mule
42.50 G T & M P Relph, Littletown; 40.50 R S & E Gate, Nr Branthwaite Edge; 39.50 P Edmondson, Seathwaite;
Cheviot
40.50 R C Fenwick, Calder Farm; 39.50 S & A Scott, Church Farm;
Herdwick
35.00 W Graham, Fellview;
Swaledale
34.50 Mrs M Brough, Chapel House.
Rams
Cheviot
68.50, 64.50 P Edmondson, Seathwaite;
Beltex
33.50 P Edmondson, Seathwaite;
Swaledale
W C G Holdings, Eirintalla;
Texel
59.50 M/s Mounsey, Wardhall Guards; 39.50 W C G Holdings, Eirintalla.
Mitchell’s fortnightly sale of Store and Breeding Cattle saw an excellent catalogue entry of 260 head on offer. Most onlookers were fairly confident that trade was as dear as it has been for several sales with large crowd of purchasers from throughout the north of England, very keen to get going. Younger cattle seemed to have the biggest jump in price, but of course there were plenty of punters for the quality and short keep cattle. Cattle from the Lorton Vale attracted the highest bids with Andrew and Karen Nicholson, Swinside End, topping the market at £818 for a Limousin X Bullock. Once again they showed a tremendous run of bullocks and heifers to average over £700 for cattle of only 9 months of age. The top price pen of heifers were from Messrs Stagg, Croft House, Buttermere with Limousin heifers to £735. All cattle were goods to sell throughout the sale. A smaller entry than normal of calves found better quality Continental X in great demand selling to £290 for a dairy bred Limousin from Malcolm Pattinson, West End Farm. This was for a 6 week old calf. A good entry of Stirks were as dear as ever topping at £498 for a Blonde bullock from George Crayston, Thornholme. Friesian stirks of under 6 months sold to £278 to Trevor Place, Strawberry How. A plain entry of OTM cattle topped at £670 for a Simmental from Messrs Rawling, Hollins Farm. Finally a small entry of Ewes with Lambs at Foot met a rising trade with more buyers on the lookout as the grass starts to grow.
Calves
Limousin Bull
290 West End Farm;
Stirks (Less than 6 months)
Blonde Bull
498 Thornholme;
Limousin Bull
432, 362 Seat Farm;
Holstein Friesian
278 (x2) Strawberry How;
OTM Feeding Cows
Limousin
635 Robin Hood;
Holstein Friesian
555 Mid Tarns;
Simmental Bull (OTM)
670 Hollins Farm.
Store Bullocks
Limousin
818, 768 Swinside End; 768, 682, 672 (x2) Cockley Gill; 758, 702 High Bewaldeth; 742 Hall Carleton; 708 Elva Plain;
Charolais
678 Scalesmoor;
Blonde
622 Beckside;
Montbeliarde
658 Hall Carleton; 632 Riggingill;
Belgian Blue
718 Middle Boonwood; 678 Riggingill; 665 Whinns (Hunter);
Limousin Bull
638 Holmecroft; 632 Scalesmoor;
Store Heifers
Limousin
735 Croft House; 698 Cockley Gill; 688, 662, 658 Swinside End; 678 Eskett View; 658 Holmecroft;
Blonde
662 Beckside; Belgian Blue
728 Elva Plain; 648 (x2) Fell End; 628 Middle Boonwood; Aberdeen Angus
512 Woodside.
COCKERMOUTH COW TRADE HITS RECORD LEVELS AGAIN:
Mitchell’s weekly sale of cast cows once again found prices at record levels since the recommencement of the cow trade two years ago. Friesian cows broke the four figure barrier selling to £1,002.82 (124.5p/kg) given to Peter Richardson, Fleming Hall, by Highland Meats. The all breed average was 102.42p/kg, however the top price of the day was for the best Continental cow shown by Graham Stamper of Dearham, which was purchased at 126.5p/kg by Cleveland Meat Co Ltd. It was very pleasing to see several new Vendors giving the market a go and this level of support will continue to see a strong cow trade at Cockermouth. A small entry of prime cattle were a magnificent trade. Heifers averaged a shade under 160p/kg and sold to top of 178.5p/kg. This was for a Limousin heifer from Thomas Tyson, East House and was purchased at £994.25p by Mark Lindsay, Butcher of Cockermouth. Mr Lindsay also purchased a further East House heifer at 167.5p/kg from the same Vendor. Top price per head was for a heavy Limousin Steer from Messrs Park, Millom Castle, which made £1,071. This was closely followed at £1,049 (175.5p/kg) for a heifer from John Bowe, Hunday again purchased by Cleveland Meat Co. Ltd. The top price per kilo in the steer section was 160.5p/kg for a Limousin from Messrs Craghill, Hemplands Farm, which made £960.48 and was purchased by Les Fell of Settle. Prime Bulls sold to 132.5p/kg for a Continental from Willie Roberts, Townhead purchased by Mr Tom Bradley of Egremont. All bulls were in great demand averaging 3p/kg up on the week at 118p/kg.
Prime Heifers
Limousin
178.5, 167.5 East House; 175.5, 164.5 Hunday Farm; 139.5 Stowbank;
Belgian Blue
130.5 Maudsyke.
Prime Bullocks
Limousin
160.5 Hemplands; 139.5, 134.5 Millom Castle;
Belgian Blue
130.5 Hemplands;
South Devon
116.5 Maudsyke.
Prime Bulls
Montbeliarde
132.5, 129.5 Isel Old Parks;
Limousin
122.5, 117.5 Townhead Farm;
Friesian
108.5 Townhead Farm.
Cast Cows
Limousin
126.5 Row Brow Park; 117.5 Waberthwaite Hall;
Friesian
124.5, 123.5 Fleming Hall 124.5 Middle Boonwood; 119.5 High House Farm; 115.5, 97.5 Woodend; 113.5, 109.5 Hodgson Green;
Simmental X
109.5 Elva Plain Farm;
Ayrshire
103.5 Hill Farm;
Angus
104.5 Bank House;
Friesian Steers
114.5 Croft House;
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd had forward 1,583 Prime Lambs, Higgs, Cast Ewes and Rams. A small show of 41 Spring Lambs met a keen inquiry selling to £89.50 (175.5p/kg) for a 51kg Charollais X Lamb and 179.4p/kg (£82.50) for a 46kg Suffolk X Lamb both shown by Mr W Skelton, Rook Farm, purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth. Prime hoggs eased in value with best Farm Assured meated types maintaining late rates, while mixed and plainer types proved harder to sell. Butchers Hoggs sold to £67.50 (143.6p/kg) for a pen of 47kg Beltex X Hoggs and 145.6p/kg (£65.50) for a pen of 45kg Beltex X Hoggs shown by M/s R & R A Pattinson, Low Longthwaite, purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth.
Spring Lambs
Charollais X
89.50, 87.50 W Skelton, Rook Farm;
Suffolk X
82.50 W Skelton, Rook Farm; 78.50, 76.50 M/s P Greening, Kilndale;
Prime Hoggs
Texel X
60.80 M/s Harrington, Grange Grassings;
Charollais X
63.50 (x2), 59.50 G & E Bell & Son, Dean Farm;
X Texel
57.20 J & W Osborn, Kidburngill;
Cheviot
61.80 G L Hutton, Setmabanning; 57.80 J & S D Wood, Croft House;
Herdwick
52.80 T Hindmoor & Son, Thistleton;
Scotch Blackface
53.80 G & T Tyson, East House;
Beltex X
67.50, 65.50, 63.50 R & R A Pattinson, Low Longthwaite;
Continental X
61.80, 60.00 Hinning House Farms, Bootle;
X Continental
62.20, 60.00 R Mason, Edge Close.
Cast Ewes
Texel
67.00, 47.50 Millom Castle; 59.50 Kilnhill; 55.50, 35.50 Margaret Street; 55.50, 42.50 Annshill; 55.50 Edge Close; 52.50, 47.50 Thistleton.
Bluefaced Leicester
40.00 Wescoe;
Mule
38.50 Aldenstones; 36.50 Ryhola Meadow; 35.50 Mosser Gate;
Charollais
53.50 Swallowdene; 53.50 Mill Farm; 52.50 Cardel;
Herdwick
27.50 Thistleton; 21.50 Mireside;
Swaledale
29.50 Mosser Mains; 25.50 Wescoe; 23.50 Cowgate;
Bluefaced Leicester
45.00 Mosser Mains;
Suffolk
57.50, 51.50 Aldoth; 48.50 Rattling Gate; 48.50 Croft House; 43.50 Millom Castle; 40.00 Stanger Hill;
Zwartble
42.50 Rattling Gate;
Cheviot
54.50 Elva Plain Farm; 46.50 Dean Farm; 30.00 Jenkin Farm;
Rams
Texel
60.50 Linewath; 56.50 Brook Farm;
Suffolk
39.50 Aldenstones;
Mitchell’s weekly sale of Primestock saw a much reduced entry of beef cattle this week ensuring a tremendous trade for those Vendors who made the journey. Prime cattle were at their dearest level yet seen. Prime heifers sold to 178.5p/kg (£1092.42) for a Limousin heifer from Thomas Tyson, East House, purchased by Mr Geoff Riley, Butcher of Rawtenstall. He also paid 169.5p/kg (£984.80) for a Limousin heifer from John Bowe, Hunday. Bullocks sold to a top of 167.5p/kg (£961.45) again for a Hunday Limousin, which was purchased by Richard Lindsay on behalf of W Lindsay & Son, Butchers of Cockermouth. Prime bulls were also at their dearest level with a bar one being a Holstein Friesian. Top price of the day was 123.5p/kg for a HF from John Bowe, Hunday. The top priced Continental bull made £934.18 for a Simmental from Messrs Wilson, Monk Foss.
Prime Heifers
Limousin
178.5, 158.5 East House; 169.5 Hunday;
Prime Bullocks
Limousin
167.5 Hunday
Prime Bulls
Friesian
123.5 Hunday; 121.5, 116.5 Millom Castle;
Simmetal
107.5 Monk Foss
Cast cows were once again dearer to average 99.6p/kg despite a plainer entry compared to the previous week. Edward Errington, Beck House, achieved a centre record of 136.5p/kg (£995.09) for a tremendous Belgian Blue X cow, which was purchased by the Cleveland Meat Co, Stockton. All grades of dairy bred cast cows were in tremendous demand selling to 111.5p/kg (£827.33) for a Holstein Friesian cow from George Gate, Hollins Farm. This was purchased by Highland Meats of Ayr.
Cast Cows
Belgian Blue X Cow
136.5 Beck House; 119.5 Cookson Place; 104.5 Stowbank;
Limousin Cow
116.5 Foxhouses;
Limousin Heifers
107.5 Stowbank;
Friesian Cows
111.5 Hollins; 103.5 East Farm.
Average Grades:
Premium Grade Cattle sold to 178.5p/kg averaged 168.6p/kg
Prime Grade cattle sold to 107.5p/kg averaged 107.5p/kg
Commercial Grade Cattle sold to 86.5p/kg averaged 86.5p/kg;
Premium Grade Bulls sold to 123.5p/kg averaged 118.5p/kg;
Prime Grade Bulls sold to 107.5p/kg averaged 107.5p/kg
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd had forward 1,632 Prime Hoggs, Cast Ewes and Rams. A mixed show for quality saw best fleshed types sell to 185.6p/kg (£83.50) for a pen of 45kg Beltex X Hoggs shown by Messrs W H Steele, Annshill purchased by Messrs W Lindsay & Son, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth and £94.50 (185.3p/kg) for a pen of 51kg Texel Hoggs also shown by Messrs Steele, purchased by Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth. Export fleshed hoggs sold in excess of 150p/kg while store sorts proved harder to cash, selling between £1 and £1.20 per kilo.
Prime Hoggs
Texel X
94.50, 90.50 W Steele, Annshill; 82.50 R W Carr, Croftside;
Beltex X
89.50, 83.50 (x2) W H Steele Annshill;
Lleyn X
65.80 B R Wilson, Dockray Nook;
Berrichon
84.50 W Skelton, Rook Farm;
Cheviot
66.20 F Mattocks & Son, Row Hall;
Cast Ewes
Charollais
75.50 P Butterworth, East Lodge; 47.00 E & P Lawson, High Boonwood;
Bleu Du Maine
71.50, 52.50 Gass & Bates, Row Farm;
Suffolk
62.50 J Mattinson & Son, Burthwaite; 49.50 D Shepherd, Crossfield Farm;
Texel
63.50 E & P Lawson, High Boonwood; 60.00, 59.50 T & S M Park, Millom Castle; 59.50 J Blackburn, Prospect; 59.50 J & J K Spedding, Salter Hall;
Mule
53.50 D Shepherd, Crossfield Farm; 50.00 J Jackson & Son, Frizington Parks;
Cheviot
45.50 J & K Fletcher, Little Moor; 45.00 B & I Scott, Seat House;
Rams
Bleu Du Maine
75.50 Gass & Bates, Row Farm;
Suffolk
68.80 Lakeland Sheep & Wool Centre; 47.50 E & P Lawson, High Boonwood;
Texel
52.50 W Rawling, Croftfield House;
Bluefaced Leicester
47.50 T Rome, High Farm.
Mitchell’s fortnightly sale of Store and Breeding cattle saw a catalogued entry of 260 head through the ring at Cockermouth. The sale began with ever increasing numbers of young calves and stirks below 6 months of age. These were in much demand, continuing to grow dearer sale by sale. There was only one dairy cow in the market this week which was a 2nd calved Montbeliarde from E & P Lawson, High Boonwood. This sold for £960. An increased entry of Feeding Cows including several Black and Whites averaged £580 selling to a top of £718. One of the highlights of the was an excellent run of Limousin X Friesian bulling heifers bred and produced by John and Mark Messenger, Adamgill Farm. The stronger end of the run met much interest selling to a top of £795. There were several other lots making well in excess of £700 on the day. A much plainer entry of Store Cattle following last months prize sale sold very well, bearing in mind the quality on offer. Bullocks sold to a top of £772 to Brian Noble, Gibb Tarn, for a pen of strong Limousin Bullocks. Heifers sold to £728 again for a Limousin from Ruth Barnes, Robin Hood Farm.
Calves
Limousin Bulls
240, 230 West End (Pattinson);
Limousin Heifers
262, 182 Aikbank.
Stirks
Limousin Bulls
428 Roundhill; 422, 342, 338 Hall Carleton.
Charolais Bulls
340, 325 Isel Old Park;
Limousin Heifers
392 Roundhill;
Friesian Bulls
258 Strawberry How; 252, 222 Harrington Parks;
Dairy Cows
Montbeliarde 2nd Calved
960 High Boonwood.
Feeding Cows
Belgian Blue
672 Rose Farm;
Limousin
718 Low Kinmont; 588 Swinside End;
Friesian
648 Scalesmoor.
In Calf Heifers
Simmental
725 Adamgill;
Bulling Heifers
Limousin X Friesian
795, 735, 725, 715, 700 Adamgill;
Store Cattle
Bullocks
Limousin
772 Gibb Tarn; 722 Gillbank; 678 Elva Plain; 675 Gateghyll; 672 Riggingill;
Belgian Blue
668 Near Branthwaite Edge;
Montbeliarde
588 Riggingill;
Heifers
Limousin
728 Robin Hood; 692 Gill Bank; 678 Adamgill; 668 Elva Plain; 658 Towncroft; 652 Gateghyll;
Aberdeen Angus
702 Robin Hood;
Blonde D’Aquitaine
628 Fell End;
The largest entry of Ewes and Lambs so far this season were a mixed trade depending on the quality.
Ewes with Lambs
Texel Ewes with Single Lambs
30.00 Penny Bridge; 28.00 Thistleton;
Charolais Ewes with Single Lambs
28.00 Thistelton;
Charollais Ewes with Twin Lambs
30.00 Thistleton;
Swaledale Ewes with Twin Lambs
17.00 Waterend;
Texel Feeding Hoggs
33.00 Cockan Farm.
Mitchell’s weekly sale of Primestock saw a small entry of Prime Cattle in great demand from local butchers and national wholesalers. Thomas Tyson, East House, sold the pick of the market this week with Limousin Heifers to 161.5p/kg (£801.64), purchased by David Pigg, Carrock Meats. Mr Tyson also sold to a top of £982.26 again for a Limousin Heifer which was purchased by Mark Lindsay, Butcher of Cockermouth. Mr Lindsay also paid 159.5p/kg for a Limousin Heifer from Messrs J & D Hodgson, Parsonage Farm, Brigham. Top price in the bullock section was 143.5p/kg (£922.71) for an excellent Limousin bullock from Messrs Craghill, Hemplands Farm. The best entry of bulls for several weeks continue to sell extremely well. Top price in the Continental section went to Chris Tyson, Gatehouse Farm, for dairy bred Continental X at 134.5p/kg. This was purchased by Tom Bradley of Egremont. Mr Bradley also purchased the top priced Friesian bull at 123.5p/kg from John Bowe, Hunday Farm.
Prime Heifers
Limousin
161.5, 160.5, 150.5 East House; 159.5 Parsonage Farm
Prime Bullocks
Limousin
143.5 Hemplands
Prime Bulls
Limousin
134.5 Gatehouse; 129.5, 123.5 Townhead;
Montbeliarde
125.5, 121.5 Isel Old Park;
Friesian
123.5, 119.5 Hunday; 117.5 Hill Farm;
Simmental
120.5 Townhead.
Cast cow numbers continue to creep up and this is finding favour with the increased ring of buyers, who are regularly looking top buy at Cockermouth. Cows were slightly down on average at 98.5p/kg, but trade was very similar with more plainer cows forward this week. Top price in the cow section went to Messrs Craghill, Hemplands for a Limousin at 124.5p/kg (£812.99). OTM clean heifers sold to 127.5p/kg (£779.03) to J & D HOdgsobn, Croft House. The top priced cast dairy cow was 118.5p/kg to T & D Langcake, Isel Old Park. All of the three top prices mentioned above were purchased by The Highland Meat Company of Ayr.
Cast Cows
Limousin Heifers
127.5 Croft House; 124.5 West House; 124.5 Hemplands;
Montbeliarde Cow
118.5 Isel Old Park; 117.5 Monk Foss;
Meuse Rhine Issel Heifer
114.5, 109.5 Gatehouse;
Limousin Cow
116.5 Hodgson Green;
Friesian Cow
109.5 Frizington Hall 108.5 High House; 106.5 Marlborough Hall;
Charolais
104.5 Townend;
Belgian Blue Bull
89.5 Wellington.
Average Grades:
Premium Grade Cattle sold to 161.5p/kg averaged 155.0p/kg
Prime Grade cattle sold to 106.5p/kg averaged 106.5p/kg
Premium Grade Bulls sold to 134.5p/kg averaged 120.8p/kg;
Prime Grade Bulls sold to 109.5p/kg averaged 102.4p/kg
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd had forward 1,610 Prime Lambs, Hoggs, Cast Ewes and Rams on Wednesday. The first Spring Lambs of the season realised £79.50 (184.9p/kg) for a pen of 43kg Suffolk Lambs shown by Messrs A & C Watson, Byresteads, purchased by Mr G Riley, Skinburness. A mixed show of hoggs saw best fed types maintaining late ratesselling to 162p/kg for a pen of 40kg Texel X Hoggs shown by Messrs R & O J Brough, Langfauld purchased by Mr Tony Harrison, Quality Butcher, Cockermouth. Butchers hoggs sold to £80.50 (138.8p/kg) for a 58kg Berrichon X Hogg shown by Mr W Skelton, Rook Farm, purchased by The Greyhound Inn, Bothel.
Spring Lambs
Suffolk
79.50 A & C Watson, Byresteads;
Prime Hoggs
Berrichon
80.50, 79.50 W Skelton, Rook Farm;
Suffolk X
70.50 T S & S M Park, Millom Castle;
Texel X
69.50 R & O J Brough, Langfauld; 69.00, W E & D E Litt, Millstone Moor;
Charollais X
68.20, 67.80 E & P Lawson, Low Boonwood;
Texel
66.80 T S & S M Park, Millom Castle; 66.50 G W Whitfield & Sons, Stowbank; 66.50 G Nevinson, Spring Hill; 65.20 J & K Meadley, High Bewaldeth;
Cheviot
64.80 J & S D Wood, Croft House;
Scotch Blackfaced
63.80 G & T Tyson, East House;
Herdwick
55.80 M & G M Fox, Taw House; 55.80 J & K Meadley, High Bewaldeth; 55.20 G & T Tyson, East House;
Swaledale
51.80 G & T Tyson, East House.
Cast Ewes
Texel
67.50 T L Sharpe, High Hyton; 66.50 B Sharpe, High Hyton; 61.50 R Percival, Risehow; 60.50 B G & D E Marrs, Elva Plain; 55.50 Mrs E M Edmondson, Scargreen; 53.50 J G Nevinson, High House;
Suffolk
64.50, 62.50 A & C H Watson, Byresteads; 51.50 D & J A Trafford, Springfield; 47.50 Mrs E M Edmondson, Scargreen;
Mule
46.50 M/s W Wilson, Herdwick Croft; 43.50 M/s Martin, Beck Farm; 43.50 J G Nevinson, High House; 40.50 A G & K F Nicholson, High Swinside;
Bluefaced Leicester
43.50 S W Mawson, High Side;
Cheviot
41.50 B G & D E Marrs, Elva Plain; 41.50 G Tyson, Skelsceugh;
Zwartble
40.00 W E & D E Litt, Millstone Moor;
Rams
58.50 T & A Teasdale, Salefell House; 57.50 W E & D E Litt, Millstone Moor;
Charollais
33.50 D & K I Clemetson, Plumbland Mill;
Beltex
52.50 G Tyson, Skelsceugh;
Suffolk
B Burrough, Waites Farm.
Mitchell’s Auction Co Ltd held their Spring Show & Sale of Pure and Minority Breeds on Saturday 5th April. A large attendance of purchasers from throughout the county resulted in a buoyant trade with many purchasers going home without their required goods.
Hatching Eggs
Hatching Eggs of all categories sold well above Vendors expectations with a dozen Marsh Dairy Hatching Eggs selling to £28 shown by A Revens.
1 Doz Marsh Daisy £28; 1 Doz Cream Legbar £24; 1 Doz French Copper Black Maran £23; 1 Doz Pure Gold Silkie £20; 1 Doz Copper Black/Blue Maran £21; 1 Doz Barnevelder £23; 1 Doz Cream Crested Legbar £23; 1 Doz Bronze Turkey £25; 1 Doz Welsummer £21;
Cage Birds
Cage Birds met a brisk demand and with numerous inquiries a satisfactory trade was maintained throughout.
1 Pair Lovebirds £18 (x2); 1 Pair Redrumps £28; 1 Pair Diamond Doves £17; 1 Pair Peach Faced Lovebirds £22; 1 Pair Java Sparrows £12; 1 Trio Fyfe Canaries £22; 1 Pair Blue/Peach Faced Lovebirds;
Poultry and Waterfowl
A good show of better quality birds were forward to a packed ringside and a pleasing trade was met and maintained throughout.
1 Clocker and Chicks £40; 1 Pair Wyandotte Bantams £42; 1 Trio White Call Ducks £40; 1 Trio Ancona Pullets £40; 1 Pair Apricot Call Ducks £52, £48; 3 Light Sussex Hens £40; 1 Trio Blue Silkies £115; 1 Quartet Pure Gold Silkies £100; 4 Maran Pol Pullets £65, £60, £58; 6 Khaki Campbell Ducklings £38; 1 Trio Appenzellors £60; 1 Trio Black Silkies £42; 1 Pair Saxony Ducks £48, £45; 3 Female Call Ducks £75; 5 Bluebell Pullets £48; 5 Speckledy Pullets £50; 4 Light Sussex Pol Pullets £55 (x4); 4 Rhode Island Red Pol Pullets £65; 1 Trio Black Orpington Bantams £40; 3 Welsummer Pol Pullets £78; 1 Cayuga Drake and 2 Khaki Cambell Ducks £62; 2 Silkie X Sussex Pullets £42; 3 Black Rock Pol Pullets £35; 4 Maran Pullets £68, £65; 1 Quartet Sliver Black Marans £58; 3 Loman Brown Pol Pullets £32; 3 Maran Pullets £42; 1 Trio Welsummer Pol £62; 1 Trio LS £52; 4 Black Pekin Hens £40; 1 Trio Lavendar Araucana £60.
Equipment:
Small Hen Shed and Run £250; Chicken Coup £100; Rabbit Hutch £40; Hen Crate £48, £52; Incubator £95.