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....
Market Drayton Sale
Auctioneers Quote:
The Simmental Society Show and Sale saw a good entry of bulls with some real quality on show. The Champion beast was from Mr & Mrs P. Lovatt for a very smart bull selling to 2,800 guineas and was purchased by Mr P.R. Bufton of Cwn Cefn-y-Gaer of Llandrindod Wells.
Another notable bull sold to 1250 guineas for a bull from Mr K.H. Evans and was purchased by Mr K. Warburton. A 90% clearance of all bulls was reported.
| Prize | Name | Sire | Dam | Vendor | Purchaser | Area | Price Gns |
| Overall Champion | Longedge Sam | Longedge Popeye | Longedge Margaret | Mr P Lovatt | Mr P R Bufton | Wales | 2800.00 |
| Reserve Overall Champion | New Trend Showman (ET) | Dirnanean Statesman | Miss MRL 524H | New Trend Simmentals | Mr Moss | Cheshire | 900.00 |
| Top Price Bulls | Longedge Sam | Longedge Popeye | Longedge Margaret | Mr P Lovatt | Mr P R Bufton | Wales | 2800.00 |
| – | Wroxall Shrek (‘TM) | Blackford Mischief | Wroxall Mulberry Primrose | Mr C H Evans & Son | Mr K Warbuton | Cheshire | 1250.00 |
| – | Regency Simon | Shebdon Lieutenant | Darsham Neeta | Mr L Owen | M P & J M Jones | Market Drayton | 1200.00 |
| – | New Trend Showman (ET) | Dirnanean Statesman | Miss MRL 524H | New Trend Simmentals | Mr Moss | Cheshire | 900.00 |
