Ten bulls average £3580.50, up £505.50 Total clearance of the ten bulls and two heifers forward The December 2022 born Breaghey Netflix 22from Andrew Clarke, Tynan, Co Armagh, made 5800gns to lead the Dungannon Simmental Sale held at Dungannon Farmers Mart on Friday...
5000GNS SCOTLAND HILL NEWMAN LEADS SIMMENTAL TRADE AT MELTON MULTI-BREED
Scotland Hill Newman Places Wins Overall Reserve Interbreed Scotland Hill Newman from Tom Hill, Wadworth, Doncaster, made 5000gns to lead the small Simmental entry at the Melton Mowbray Multi Breed Sale held on Saturday 23rd March at Melton Mowbray Livestock market....
‘HARD WORKING, NO NONSENSE’ SIMMENTALS TOPPING SALES AT MARKETS AROUND THE UK AND INCLUDING AT:
LONGTOWN; SHREWSBURY; AYR; HEXHAM; MELTON MOWBRAY; CASTLE DOUGLAS; GISBURN; THAINSTONE; SALISBURY; DINGWALL; DUNGANNON; LANARK; WHITLAND; STIRLING; BAKEWELL; THAINSTONE; HUNTLY; FROME; AND CARLISLEIt’s the third and final part of Simmental Market briefs for February...
KILBRIDE FARM BULL ‘STRIKES IT LUCKY’ TO WIN THE FIRST CLASS OF THE 2021 ‘VIRTUAL’ SIMMENTAL SHOW
58 young bull calves is a great way to kick off the 2021 ‘Virtual’ Simmental Show, and the results for Class One, Autumn born bull calf, born between 1st July 2020 and 31st December 2020, are now in!
There’s a definite Northern Irish flavour, with three bulls from the province placing in the top six, and including the winner Kilbride Farm Lucky Strike (P). Results:
- Kilbride Farm Lucky Strike (P)
- Roma Lenny
- Corskie Linford
- Star Green Legend
- Knockreagh Larry
- Kilbride Farm Lannister
A big well done is extended to WH Robson & Sons, Kilbride Farm, Doagh, Ballyclare for taking the honours in this first class, and to all of the exhibitors who placed in such a high standard. A sincere thank you is extended to everyone who entered and got this year’s competition off to a great start!
Big thanks also go to John Barlow of the Denizes herd who had the challenging but enjoyable job of judging Class One.
Photos of the 2nd to 6th Placed animals below, and visit Facebook to see all the entries.