Clinching all the top silverware at Drymen Show having coming through as breed champion under judge Natalie Cormack was Donald Rankin’s two year old heifer Hillfoots Tidy Bee P288. Bred by Jamie Rettie, this one is by Retties JFK and is due to calve in September to Gretnahouse Blacksmith L500. She was reserve breed champion at Black Isle last year …
Fenland herd on top form at Herts County
Fenland herd on top form at Herts County
Taking top spot at Herts County Show last weekend under Alex McLaren of the Aynho herd, was young Angus enthusiast Robbie Moore, Norfolk, who stood at the top of the line with his YDP prize female, Rawburn Mary Princess L315. This April 2011-born Rawburn El Torro H774 daughter is out of Huxton Mary Princess C130, a Rawburn El Cid Z432 …
Kingwood Willow R119 wins Surrey County Show
Kingwood Willow R119 wins Surrey County Show
Winning last Monday at Surrey County Show under judge Duncan Jeary, Norfolk, of the Briston herd, was Mike and Jenny Spooner with the April-born yearling heifer Kingwood Willow R119. By Netherton Americano M703, this one is out of the Kiltariff Dynamic D711 daughter, Kingwood Willa K077. Standing reserve to her was Alan and Rob Bishop with their cow and cow, …
Border Club - summer herd visit
Border Club – summer herd visit
The Border Club will be hosting a summer herd visit on the eve of 8th June at the Borewell herd, Berwick Upon Tweed. Anybody interested should contact club secretary Natalie Cormack on 07712 623669 or by emailing natalie.cormack@btconnect.com
Averages up by more than £660 on last May Carlisle sale
Averages up by more than £660 on last May Carlisle sale
Aberdeen-Angus bulls were in a strong demand at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, today (Friday 27th May) where the 55 on offer sold to a top price of 8000gns, averaged £4372.94, up by £666.62 on last year’s sale, representing a 87% clearance. Celebrating a fantastic day in both the show and sale ring was Alasdair Houston of the Gretnahouse herd, Gretna, who …