61 Bulls average £11,070, up by £3636 on the year Simmental leads all-breed averages and the solo five figure average Average is a new all-centre Simmental breed record 28 bulls (46%) make 10,000gns or more 86% clearance of bulls Ten bulls sell to the Scottish islands...
For Robert Manson, the Simmental breed offers everything a commercial producer could ask for—maternal strength, good temperament, efficient growth, and the kind of adaptability required on the farm’s varied land. Brodieshill Farm is located near Forres, one of the...
Keith Nelson runs a mixed farm in Rosslea, County Fermanagh alongside his family, where they milk 120 pedigree Fleckvieh and Holstein cows in a robotic system, run a small suckler beef herd and a bed and breakfast pig system. For Keith, focusing on genetics is crucial...
Stars of the Future Calf show 12th November 2016 – United Auctions
A great show of calves came forward for the annual Stars of the Future event held at United Auctions in Stirling on the 12th November, Judging the Calf Show was Mr David Donnelly, (Atlow Herd), Preserva (Midlands) Ltd, Atlow House, Moss Lane, Ashbourne, DE6 3FB
Emma McAlister was awarded the Senior & Overall (Interbreeds) Young Handler – Judged by Paul Walker and presented with a new clipper, courtesy of Allflex.
Emma McAlister – Senior & Overall Young Handler
Senior Champion was awarded to Kennox Tara’s Gem, a Sowenna Aristrocrat 09 daughter, exhibited by Mr David Craig, Kennox Cottage, Stewarton, Ayrshire KA3 3EF
Kennox Tara’s Gem
Reserve Senior Champion went to Aultmore Goliath, a Banwy Bonzo 10 son from W M Patterson & Son, Upper Forgie, Aultmore, Keith, Moray AB55 6QT.
Aultmore Goliath
Taking the Junior Champion title was Cairnview Sonia 4th a Cairnview Snazzy daughter from Mr A J Wilson, Westcroft Farm, Lylestone Road, Kilwinning, Ayrshire KA13 7QN
Cairnview Sonia 4th
With Reserve Junior Champion going to Greencap Hulk, a Kilbride Farm Dragoon 12 son, bred by Colin Inglis.
Greencap Hulk
