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....
ROCKYTOP ‘HARD TO STOP’ IN CLASS SEVEN OF THE 2021 SIMMENTAL VIRTUAL SHOW
A mighty well done goes to Gary and Angela Christie of the Rockytop herd, Glass, Huntly who have scooped the honours in Class 7 of the 2021 Virtual Simmental Show with Rockytop Luca. May 2020 born, Rockytop Luca is entirely homebred being sired by Rockytop I’m Yer Man and out of Rockytop Champagne’s Irma. For good measure three Rockytop bulls featured in the top eight placings!
A big thank you goes to our judge, Graham Allan of the noted Glenturk herd, Wigtown, Newton Stewart who has picked his top placings from another strong class, and this time featuring 65 young bulls. Look out for further comments from Graham in the judges video which will be posted shortly. Thanks to all breeders for your entries and support, it is hugely appreciated. The reach of this online competition is truly remarkable and worldwide. The 2021 Virtual Show is proving to once again be a big social media hit and a fantastic showcase and promotion of British Simmental. It is only possible with your continued support and pictures of your quality cattle. Thank you!
The eagerly anticipated results for Class 7 are as follows:
1st Rockytop Luca
2nd Islavale Lennon
3rd Caithness Laird
4th Islavale Lachlan
5th Rockytop Lorenzo
6th Rockytop Levi
7th Breaghey Lord Enniskillen
8th Springfield Legacy
