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Simmentals tick all the boxes at Brodieshill

Simmentals tick all the boxes at Brodieshill

For Robert Manson, the Simmental breed offers everything a commercial producer could ask for—maternal strength, good temperament, efficient growth, and the kind of adaptability required on the farm’s varied land. Brodieshill Farm is located near Forres, one of the...

Maximising Profits from the Dairy Herd with Simmental Genetics

Maximising Profits from the Dairy Herd with Simmental Genetics

Keith Nelson runs a mixed farm in Rosslea, County Fermanagh alongside his family, where they milk 120 pedigree Fleckvieh and Holstein cows in a robotic system, run a small suckler beef herd and a bed and breakfast pig system. For Keith, focusing on genetics is crucial...

Dungannon Spring Show and Sale

by | Apr 16, 2007


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Judge: John Moore Esq. (Omorga)

Corrick Santa Supreme and Male Champion – Cecil McIlwaine – Born December 2005 – Sired by Omorga Prince – Sold for top price of 3400 gns.

Kilbride Farm Tiger Reserve Supreme Champion – W. H. Robson & Sons – Born February 2006 – Sired by Seaview Prince Charming – Sold for 3000 gns.

Lisglass Tiffany Female Champion – J.L and C. J. Weatherup – Sired by Omorga Prince – Sold for 2500 gns.

Stralongford Sandra Reserve Female Champion – J.J. Hanna – Sired by Omorga Murray – Sold for top female price of 2700 gns.

Prices:

Cecil McIlwaine – Corrick Santa – 3400 gns

Cecil McIlwaine – Corrick Solomon – 3100 gns

W. H. Robson & Sons – Kilbride Farm Tiger – 3000 gns

Mrs. T. H. Gorman – Woodford Timmy – 2400 gns

John Moore – Burndennett Tiger – 2200 gns.

19 bulls averaged 1982 gns

Females:

J.J. Hanna – Stralongford Sandra – 2700 gns

J.L. and C.J. Weatherup – Lisglass Tiffany – 2500 gns

Keith Nelson – Scribby Farm Tara – 2100 gns

7 females averaged 1928 gns.

Commercial Section: 52 heifers sold to average £753.

Some examples:

W.H. Robson & Sons, 5 heifers to average £950.

Adrian Richardson, £1000 for a maiden.