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!
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SIMMENTALS FEATURING STRONGLY AT HARRISON & HETHERINGTON SALES!
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KILBRIDE FARM NORTON P SECURES CLASS ONE OF THE 2023 BRITISH SIMMENTAL VIRTUAL SHOW!
It’s the first ‘big reveal’ of this years Simmental Virtual Show, and we are delighted to announce the results for Class One -Bull Calf born on or after 1st August 2022.
1st Place, class 1 – Kilbride Farm Norton P
Congratulations go to the Kilbride Farm herd of WH Robson & Sons, Ballyclare, Co Antrim whose October 2022 born bull Kilbride Farm Norton P has been awarded first place. Norton is sired by the imported bull Flop Agrochyt, bred in the Czech Republic, and is out of Kilbride Farm Jolly 17G (P).
This first class had a great entry of 74 bulls and the top eight places have been awarded by the judge Harry Houldey of Manor Fields Simmentals, Lockerbie, as follows:
1st Kilbride Farm Norton P
2nd Lisglass Nugget
3rd Mixbury Hall Pioneer
4th Auchorachan Noble P
5th Omorga Nashville
6th Oaktree Farm Pablo
7th Cladymore President
8th Kilbride Farm Nebulus 22
Please look out for a short video clip from Harry and with his general comments around this first class.
A huge thank you to everyone who entered Class One. We have been thrilled with the quality of the entries and have had some terrific comments and feedback.
