N.Ireland
Record turnout of sheep at Fermanagh Show
There was a record turnout of sheep at Fermanagh Show 2023. The event was held at its new venue, Castle...
Limousin
N.Ireland
41 Limousin heifers set for show and sale in Ballymena
The Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s inaugural ‘Ladies in Red show and sale’ is set to take place on August...
N.Ireland
'Tremendous' Dairy Shorthorn cow crowned champion at Omagh Show
Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception – rather than the rule – for a Shorthorn cow to...
N.Ireland
Strong livestock entries at Newry Show 2023
There was an excellent entry of cattle and sheep for Newry Show 2023, with the general quality of the stock...
Beef
NI Limousin bull sells for 52,000gns at Carlisle sale
The British Limousin Cattle Society’s recent sale in Carlisle saw a top price of 52,000gns for a Northern Irish bull,...
N.Ireland
Red clover used as ‘rocket fuel’ on Antrim beef farm
The potential to include red clover, in tandem with hybrid ryegrass varieties, within a silage sward has been highlighted by...
N.Ireland
Outstanding Holstein cow sweeps the boards at Ballymena Show
An outstanding Holstein cow carried the day at this year’s Ballymena Show. The event attracted a tremendous turnout of livestock....
Agri-Business
First-time vendor sells bull for ‘world record’ price at Carlisle
What has been described as a world-record paid has been paid at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s annual May bull...
Beef
Dyke bull tops solid Stirling Limousin trade at 13,500gns
A good commercial trade for Limousin bulls was led by the MacGregor’s, Milton of Campsie, at Stirling on Monday, February...
Beef
Jaegerbomb owner to hold herd dispersal sale
The herd which was at the centre of Ballinloan Jaegerbomb saga has announced its decision to hold a dispersal sale...
Rural Life
Pedigree Limousin up for grabs in ‘Orchard County’ fundraiser
A Limousin cattle breeder and a rural GAA club in Co. Armagh have teamed up to offer a pedigree Limousin...
Beef
Limousin breed priorities are changing
Beef farmers wishing to use Limousin genetics in the future will have access to a wider range of production traits,...
Beef
Farm walk set to showcase Killerton herd's Limousin cattle
An autumn farm walk is set to take place at Patrick and Sheila Greed’s 700ac, Columbjohn Farm, Exeter, to view...
Beef
Highland Show: 'Super stylish' Limousin heifer clinches Interbreed Championship
The Limousins swept up at this year’s Highland Show, clinching three of the top beef ring titles, including the Interbreed Championship....
Beef
'Majestic' Derry bull fetches 35,000gns at Carlisle
An impressive 16 bulls – including sale-topper Derry bull Ampertaine Majestic – fetched five-figure sums at Carlisle’s British Limousin sale...
Beef
Judge manages a 'cracker' with Carmorn Nutcracker
Female prices were up more than £500 (€571) on last year at the 2018 British Limousin Cattle Society’s May Day Show...
Beef
Mart trade: 80 entered for Limousin spring sale
A total of 80 animals – including 64 bulls and 16 females – have been entered for next week’s Limousin...
Beef
Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes
The possibility of policy changes in the wake of the Jaegerbomb saga is set to come under discussion at the...
