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