Limousin bulls sold to a high of 14,500gns, averaging £7,333, down £133 on the year, for the 50 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%
Hard work and dedication have seen Sean Mitchell’s dreams become reality in both the show ring and the sale ring
Sean Mitchell, 23, is a Charolais breeder at Grassknop Farm, near Skelton, Cumbria. He is also a member of the British Charolais Cattle Society
Limousin trade peaked at 12,000gns with 38 bulls sold to an average of £6,303 - down £750 on the year – with a clearance rate of 59%
Refining genetics and prioritising maternal traits are key to securing the future of a Yorkshire Limousin herd
Producing quality store cattle is the focus for the Swinbank family, with the Limousin breed proving instrumental to their success
It was an emotional beef inter-breed at the Royal Welsh Show where the title was awarded to the Limousin champion, Maraiscote Tangerine, bred and exhibited by Ian Nimmo and family, Wishaw.
There have been some recent personnel changes at the British Limousin Cattle Society, notably the chief executive and chair
A lively trade was seen across the board at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian supported show and sale of show potential cattle at Bishops Castle.