COCKERMOUTH'S weekly sale of prime cattle last week, found both bullocks and heifers improving on the week for all classes.
Benson Hewitson, of Shatton Lodge, enjoyed a good day selling Limousin heifers to 139.5p/kg (£736.56) bought by Mark Lindsay, butcher,Cockermouth.
Mr Hewitson also had the top priced bullock at 138.5p/kg (£837.93) bought by Woodhead Bros. Colne.
Prime bulls sold a top price of 112.5p/kg to Dennis Walker, Oxenriggs, for a pure Limousin bull, bought by Tom Bradley, of Egremont.
TOP PRICES – Prime heifers – Limousin: 139.5p Shatton Lodge; 124.5 Dean Farm; 119.5 Dean Farm; 112.5 Woodend.