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....
AUCHORACHAN MALT IS SINGLED OUT AS THE WINNER OF CLASS THREE OF THE 2022 BRITISH SIMMENTAL VIRTUAL SHOW

We are delighted to announce the results for class three of the British Simmental 2022 Virtual show – Bull, born on or between 01/01/2020 – 31/07/2021.
Congratulations to D & R Durno & Sons, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, whose March 2021-born bull Auchorachan Malt 21 was awarded first place. From homebred breeding on both sides, he is sired by the noted Auchorachan Hercules 16, whose sons averaged £10,500 in 2021 and up to a top of 18,000gns. Hercules has bred almost 60 progeny into the herd and a further 40 AI calves so far, while his Dam is Auchorachan Hilly, who goes back to the 9,000gns Team Fergus 14.
We had a great entry of 28 bulls and the top five places have been awarded by the Judge, Richard Cumming of Cwarre Simmentals, as follows:
1st – Auchorachan Malt 21
2nd – Rockytop Macduff
3rd – Auchorachan Magic
4th – Kilbride Farm Majestic 21
5th – Kilbride Farm Merlin 21
We would like to say a big thank you to our judge Richard Cumming and everyone who entered, we have been thrilled with the quality of the entries.



