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....
HAYSTAR SHINES BRIGHT LIKE A ‘DIAMOND’ IN WINNING CLASS TWO OF THE 2022 SIMMENTAL VIRTUAL SHOW
We are delighted to announce the results for class two of the British Simmental 2022 Virtual show – Female, born on or after 01/08/2021.
Congratulations to G Hayes & Son, Upper Ballinderry, Co Antrim, whose heifer calf Haystar Diamond was awarded the red rosette. Sired by Kilbride Farm Delboy 12, this January born lass is bred out of the Irish-bred Raceview Her Royal Diamond.
We had a fantastic entry of 63 young heifers and the top five places have been awarded by the Judge, Jonny Hazelton of Ranfurly Simmentals, as follows:
1st – Haystar Diamond 2 (ET) (PV)
2nd – Auchorachan Matilda Hilly (P)
3rd – Grangewood Wanda’s Myrtle
4th – Grangewood Tollie’s Millie
5th – Auchorachan Modesty Weigela
