Middleton In Teesdale Store Cattle Sale

On Tuesday 12^th of March Harrison and Hetherington conducted its monthly sale of store cattle in Middleton in Teasdale Market. A total of 70 head went under the hammer to the delight of all vendors as we saw a delightful trade from start to finish. Topping the sale was a British Blue steer at £1480 from JC & J White, Rigg Farm closely followed by two Limousin steers selling for £1440 from aforementioned JC & J White & JA Robinson, New House all of which were superb steers and got the trade they deserved. Heifers topped at £1340 for a Limousin from JB Fletcher, East Friar House a fantastic heifer fit for making a cow and was sold to Messrs Robinson, Prospect farm. A great run of cattle from East Farm Park whose run of 5 went onto average £1256. JB Fletcher whose run of 7 went to average £1236. A great day was had for the area with cattle described as £100 plus dearer than other outlets.

Leading Consignor Averages
East Park Farm 5 av £1256
J B Fletcher, East Friar House Farm 7 av £1235
JC & J White, Rigg Farm 6 av £1215
N & A Bainbridge, Laneside 5 av £1200

Leading Prices per Head:

Steers: British Blue £1480 Rigg Farm Limousin £1440 Rigg Farm, £1440, £1260 (2), £1210, £1140 New House, £1430 (x2), £1300, £1200 East Friar House, £1430, £1310, £1220 (x2), £1100 East Park, £1390, £1270, £1230, £1100 Hayberries, £1300 Laneside Luing 990 (x3) Herdship

Heifer: Limousin £1340, £990 East Friar, £1320, £1220, £1200, £1060 Step Ends, £1260, £1220 (x2) Laneside, £1170, £1140, £1100 (x2), £1080, £990 New House, £1150, £1100 (x2), £1020 Rigg Farm.