Ease of management and good fleshing ability were two of the main attractions to the Simmental breed for the Pitt family, and 25 years later it is still ticking the boxes. Ellie Layton reports.
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian supported pedigree multi-breed show and sale at Melton Mowbray topped at a centre record of 10,000gns for the Lincoln Red champion
The Simmental breed achieved a record average for a February Stirling bull sale with 95 bulls sold to an average of £7,498, up £238 on the year
Pistyll Pablo wins continental inter-breed at the 2023 Welsh Multi-breed pedigree beef calf championship.
Averages were up at the Next Generation sale
The Heathbrow Simmental herd has enjoyed tremendous show and sale success with its progeny also having a lasting influence on many other herds
With the Prince of Wales a surprise visitor to present awards