The Saltire Simmental herd of J. & G. Houliston, Drem, East Lothian has been a familiar name in pedigree and commercial circles since its establishment in the early 2000s. Built on the use of top AI sires, the herd has not only achieved regular five-figure bull...
SIMMENTALS ‘ON THE MONEY’ IN SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND!
This week we’ve been down through Scotland, into the borders, and the North West of England. Today we’re taking a look at the South West of England and Simmentals again topping sections across commercial sales in the region. Sale centres included are Hallworthy;...
SIMMENTALS FEATURING STRONGLY AT HARRISON & HETHERINGTON SALES!
Sales at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, and St Boswells, Scottish Borders, featured We’ve been bobbing round the country and featuring auction marts where Simmental cattle are continuing to do the business and attract top prices across all sale commercial sale sections....
NEON LIGHTS UP CLASS ONE OF THE 2022 BRITISH SIMMENTAL VIRTUAL SHOW
Mixbury Hall Neon takes 1st place in the first class of the 2022 British Simmental “Virtual” Show, Bull Calf born on or after 1st August 2021.
With a fantastic 51 entries, the show certainly kicked off in style!
The red ticket winner Mixbury Hall Neon 22, was presented by Mr VC Bailey, Brackley, Northamptonshire, and is sired by stock bull Tilbrook Frank 14, who has bred 120 sons and daughters into the herd. Mixbury-Hall Isra, who goes back to Astcote Cruiser 11 is the Dam of this March 2022-born lad.
Results:
1st Entry 36 DOB 03.03.22 Mixbury Hall Neon
2nd Entry 14 DOB 02.04.22 Auchorachan Neptune
3rd Entry 48 DOB 20.08.21 Cladymore Mr muscle
4th Entry 28 DOB 21.09.21 Kilbride Farm Mustang
5th Entry 35 DOB 05.03.22 Mixbury Hall Nathaniel
Huge thanks to Gary Christie of the Rockytop herd for judging this class. Please look out for a video from Gary following this post.
The 2nd to 5th placed animals are shown below, visit our Facebook page to view all of the entries.
