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....
Simmental steaks take top awards at the Royal Highland

Steaks from two Simmental x bulls took the champion and reserve awards at the ASDA Highland Show steak competition.
Champion from William and Billy Nelson, West Brackley, Kinross and the reserve from Andrew Braes,West Bradieston, ST Cyrus.
Both bulls graded U-3, the steaks were cooked on the ASDA stand and judged by celebrity Chef Ainsley Harriot.