Prime Cattle 091023

On Monday Penrith & District Farmers’ Mart LLP held their fortnightly sale of Prime Cattle.

Another good show of prime bulls was forward, topping at 295.5ppk/£2074.41 for a British Blue from Messrs P & MR Carruthers, Rawfoot, purchased by Mr R Pearson, Wholesale Butcher.

Simmental bulls topped at 261.5ppk from Messrs Pearson, Manor Farm, weighing 643kg realising £1812.20, purchased by Mr R Medcalf.

A consignment of Montbeliarde bulls averaged £1654.10 from Messrs JP & GJ Simpson, Knock Cross, topping at £1691.25 also purchased by Mr R Medcalf.

Further consignments are required on a fortnightly basis.

Leading Prices
Prime Bulls p/kg
British Blue – 295.5 Raw Foot
Simmental – 261.5, 257.5, 238.5 Manor Farm (Pearson)
Montbeliarde – 225.5, 221.5 Knock Cross
Charolais – 207.5 Lansmere

Prime Bulls £/head
British Blue – £2074.41 Raw Foot
Charolais – £1981.63 Lansmere
Simmental – £1838.84, £1812.20, £1787.05 Manor Farm (Pearson)
Montbeliarde – £1691.25, £1616.95 Knock Cross