Wilson Peters, Monzie, claimed the overall prime cattle championship at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone for the second year running
Disruptive weather conditions as a result of storm Bert, delayed the arrival of some spectators to the Scottish National Fatstock Club's LiveScot event at Lanark market, but there was still a big crowd to watch the judging. Lynsey Clark reports
There was a strong turnout of livestock at Agrifest South West held at Westpoint, Exeter
The sale of pedigree Limousins at Carlisle topped at 18,000gns for Killerton Uncanny
Refining genetics and prioritising maternal traits are key to securing the future of a Yorkshire Limousin herd
Making use of the latest technology to maximise genetic progress is key to the success of the Blenkhorn family’s pedigree herd
The Limousin heifer, Brockhurst Tranquility, owned by W.J. and M. Mash, Chesham, and shown by Jimmy McMillan, first claimed the continental championship before going on to take the supreme beef title
There have been some recent personnel changes at the British Limousin Cattle Society, notably the chief executive and chair
The sale of Limousin bulls at Carlisle topped at 18,000gns with a 68% clearance and an average of £5,753, up £155 on the year
The sale of 80 pedigree Limousin bulls at Carlisle topped at 38,000gns to average £8,214 with a 73 per cent clearance rate