Cast cows top £1,200 at Kirkby Stephen
Today’s sale of cast cows at Kirkby Stephen Mart saw 41 animals forward with trade good for all types.
Topping at 194.5p/kg (£1,202.01) was a Limousin cross cow from Messrs Taylor, Swathburn and was purchased by David Barker. Trade for all types was very good being a good 10p/kg dearer than it has been of late. Many more cows could be sold to a great demand from buyers.
Leading Prices
Cast Cows
Price per Kilo
Limousin 194.5p Swathburn; 152.5p Blacksyke; 143.5p Bleathgill; 137.5p Clockeld; 134.5p Beck Foot; 123.5p Helbeck Farm
British Blue 155.5p Thorney Gale; 132.5 Middle Bank End Farm
Blonde D’Aquitaine 133.5p Helbeck Farm
Hereford 129.5p Sunnybrae
Highland 127.5p Quarry Close
Black & Whites 123.5p Scarside Farm; 122.5p, 116.5p, 115.5p Gill Gate; 121.5p Blacksyke; 116.5p Beckstones; 114.5p Bridge End Farm (Cast Bull)
Price per Head
Limousin £1202.01 Swathburn; £1128.50 Blacksyke; £975.80 Bleathgill; £862.13 Clockeld; £815.10 Helbeck Farm
British Blue £858.36 Thorney Gale
Black & Whites £852.02 South House; £832.28 Blacksyke; £806.19, £758.28 Gill Gate; £803.58 Bridge End Farm (Cast Bull); £788.63 Blades Field
Blonde D’Aquitaine £813.02 Helbeck Farm
Hereford £774.41 Sunnybrae
Highland £711.45 Quarry Close