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The article examines why renowned Limousin breeders David and Maggie Kelly of Cumbria, England have switched to a pedigree Hereford herd. Topics discussed include reason the couple started to rethink their herd policy, brief background on their farm, and significance of estimated breeding values (EBVs) to helping build a strong genetic base for the Netherhall herd.

The article presents information on the sale of bulls organized by the British Limousin Cattle Society that was held in Carlisle in Cumbria, England on October 14, 2017. Other topics discussed are the prices and buyers of beef cattle breeds including Ampertaine Magnum, Sarkley Moray, and Gorrycam Major.

The article reports on the trade and price of South Devon cattle in Great Britain, as of September 29, 2017. Topics discussed includes overall average steer price in the country, overall bull and heifer averages, average value of store lambs, and claiming of top price by two 27-month-old South Devon steers.

The article reports on the Ampertaine Mozart who is fourth Limousin bull to be sold at 100,000 gns. Topics mention including the Procters herd who became the first Limousin bull in 2006, Bassingfield Mchoman who was born in January 2016 from John Crofts and Ampertaine Gigolo who was born in November 2015.

The article reports that limousin cattle has been the top bid during the spring show and sale of a breed society in Brecon, Wales. Topics discussed include the selling of Garyvaughan Linky cattle to W and J Edwards from Llangollen, the purchasing of Ashledge Latvia cattle by T Jenkins and Son from Mid-Glamorgan, and the selling of the Loosebeare Lazy cattle to IT Davies and Son from Garthbrengy.

The article reports that Derryharney Lumberjack has led the trade during the Northern Ireland Charolais Club sale that was held in Dungannon, Northern Ireland on March 3, 2017. Topics discussed include the steady trade on Charolais cattle, the purchasing of home-bred Derryharney Daffodil by David McIlwaine of Newtownstewart and the bidding stakes for Drumlone Landmark.

The article reports on the record sales of Salers cattle breeds in the commercial trade at Stirling, Scotland and price. Also included is comparison of various beef breeds such as Strathallan Klondyke, Whitebog Kippers and Whitebog Kracker taken by Northamptonshire breeder during the trade. It is also regarded as best sales of cattle breeds.

The article reports on the price rise of Limousin bulls and it's trading at Carlisle, Great Britain on Saturday. Also included are price comparison of various bulls including Swalesmoor Liam from the swalesmoor partnership, kedzlie farm, Lauderdale, Gunnerfleet Lion was purchased by the Whinfellpark herd of Messrs Jenkinson and Haltcliffe Doctor daughter, Haneve Luigi was bought by commercial producer Alistair Ward.

The article discusses the application of estimated breeding values (EBVs) to improve the value of cattle in the beef industry of Great Britain. According to chief executive David Benson of the British Charolais Cattle Society that EBVs are updated based on the latest monthly registration and performance records and analysed using mathematical algorithm. It notes that EBV system was introduced in 1990 as a tool for cattle breeders to select animals on a predicted genetic ability.

The article reports on the record price obtained by Charolais sires at the British Charolais Cattle Society sale held at Borderway Mart in Carlisle, England in November 2011. One of the five-figure deals at the sale was the sale of a Hallbank-gate Federer called the Moelfre Ambassador from Tom and Ian Bell. The Charolais bull called McCornick Fusion received a 10,000-guinea (gn) bid at the event. Another higher priced bulls is from the Gretnahouse herd of Alasdair Houston.

The article reports on the premium set by retailer Morrisons for beef farmers for an additional 16,000 native breed finished cattle a year in Great Britain as of May 2011. The scheme is open to all British native breeds and crosses. At least 100 days before sending native breed cattle under the scheme, potential suppliers need to apply for approval. The beef scheme includes steers and heifers only and cattle must be farm assured.

The article reports on the continued domination of black Limousin cattle breeds at the Stirling bull sales in Scotland on February 3, 2010. Newhouse Black Dominator from Drew and Bob Adam was the top call at 12,000 guineas (gns), followed by another black bull from the Adams, Newhouse Black Democrat, at 9000gns. Pre-sale show's senior champion Maraiscote Diego from John Nimmo sold at 8500gns to Peter Alexander. Intermediate champion Brims Dozer was sold at 7500gns to Keith Ewinson of Orkney.

The article focuses on the views of farm manager David Maughan who has worked with most of the large continental and traditional beef breeds and has seen cattle size increase dramatically. Maughan believes beef cattle breeds are getting larger and becoming more dependent on costly concentrates for finishing. Maughan discusses how small Lowline breed of beef cattle has led to large production.

The article shows how the pedigree Pulham herd set up by farmers Philip and Laura Vincent of Norfolk, England became one of the highest-ranked Hereford herds in the breed by considering the bloodline and maternal traits of an animal in any of their decision. Factors considered when adding females to the herd include temperament, mothering ability, and milk production. It highlights the couple's approach to calving and discusses the significance of female genetics to the success of the herds.

The article reports on the economic condition of the beef cattle industry in Great Britain in 2016. It states that the price for the cattle breed Welsh Black Steer was highest amongst other breeds in 2015. It also mentions the price of an organic Charolais cross steer in current year as 1445 pound, and the price of Limousin cross steer as 1210 pound.

The article reports that a five-month-old Limousin-cross heifer from DH Morgan, Llanddeusant, Carmarthenshire, was the champion at the North Wales Potential Show and Sale held on February 20, 2016, with new center of 7,900 pound. Next in sale was the reserve champion heifer, a Limousin-cross from DJ Lloyd, Trefeglwys.

The article reports on an increase in the top prices of Charolais bull compared to those in 2015. As reported, bidding peaked at 26,000gns at the official spring sale, higher than top of 18,000gns in 2015, but fewer bulls sold through the ring. Breed society chief executive David Benson attributed the trend to a shortage of money for the poorer trade.

The article presents the views of an auctioneer about cattle sales at United Auctions' recent sale of cattle breeds. According to him, the quality of the cattle on sale was impressive. The auctioneer sold 122 Simmental bulls at a clearance rate of 80% at an average price of 5,675 pound. Sale of Simmental females and Charolais cattle breeds remained satisfactory.

The article reports on the decline in clearance rates at the British Limousin Cattle Society's first sale of 2016 at Ballymena Mart in Northern Island. The maiden heifer Rahoney Joyful, bred by Messrs H and D McFarland was the sale leader, holding a Beef Value of LM21. Factors such as young entry of females and poor weather conditions attributed to low attendance of buyers and vendors at the sale.

The article reports on the decision by P. D. Hook to become a dedicated rearer/finisher of Aberdeen Angus cross dairy-bred cattle in England. According to the Barkley Park, Oxfordshire-based company's stock manager Andrew Bartlett, the decision proved to be profitable to the company, as well as stress-free. The work was provided by the firm Blade Farming.

The article reports that Simmental cow Atlow Rhians Valentine owned by David Donnelly won for the second time in the beef interbreed competition at the Royal Show in Great Britain. Interbreed judge John Coultrip was looking for an animal with presence and style. Shanael Gelpro Melody holstein owned by Tom Cope was hailed champion in the dairy interbreed division. Berkshire male champion Morebread Ambassador 7 died due to the extreme heat experienced at the event.

This article features some livestock winners in agricultural shows held in Great Britain. The winning breeds include J. and S. Wareham's Belgian Blue bull Pendle Valley beef cattle, Shadwell Estate's cow Rosa Erica V33 of Penguin for Aberdeen Angus, R. Taylor's heifer Rumsden Aussie for Charolais cattle and J. L. Dunlop's bull Tarrant Paladin for beef shorthorn.

This article focuses on the Charolais cattle operation of the Morgan family in Oxfordshire, England. The family's 1620-hectare farm is home to 800 suckler cows, half of which are pure Charolais cows and the other Continental crosses. Danny Morgan emphasized the importance of breed in carcass and meat quality. The Morgans' processing plant handles about 400 heads per week. Danny claims that they have a strong customer base ranging from the local housewife to two-star Michelin chefs in London, and that whatever the product required, their butchers will provide.

Presents the highlights of the Beef Expo 2004 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Advice given by the panel members for the future of the business of beef producers; Increase in the awareness of the Scotch brand of beef in 2003; Services offered by farm-based specialised embryo transfer units.

The author reports on the farming activities and events in Northern Ireland. He mentions his purchase of a black Limousin Newhouse Ivanhoe and their attempt to breed Charolais and Simmental beef cattle. He reports the highlights of the 2015 Balmoral Show held in Northern Ireland including displays of tractors and the address by the U.S. consul on the European Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement for farmers. He also notes the start of silage-making and calving.

The article offers information regarding sale of beef cattle Charolais bulls at Northern Ireland club sale in Dungannon, Ireland on March 6, 2015. It states that the charolais bull named Tullygarley Imp sold for the highest price at the sale whereas the bull Ballyoak Iceman was the second most paid for charolias. It states that the cattle named Drumacritten Irene was the most expensive female charloias sold at the sale.

The article reports on prices of cattle in Ayr livestock market in Ayr, Scotland on February 17, 2015. It mentions prices of an Aberdeen Angus bull breed and a Limousin beef cattle sold in the market. Also mentioned are prices of Holstein Friesian heifer, Limousin bull calves, and British Blue heifer calves and stirks.

The article reports on the results of the third production sale from the Doncombe pedigree Blonde cow herd of livestock farmers David and Sue Knight, which includes the sale of a Doncombe Bermuda Rose, Doncombe Asgard with a heifer calf, and Doncombe Flavia.

The article reports that Wilodge Eyecandy from Christine Williams hit 9,000 gns at the British Limousin Cattle Society's Breeder Sale on July 4, 2014, when the Wilodge herd earned the second-higherst price on the day after it and her bull calf Wilodge Iwitness made a combined 8,200 gns. Topics discussed include the French-bred stock bull Frankyben offered by the consignment of R and J Graham and the 2013-born heifers offered by Jenkinson, Clifton Moor and Penrith.

The article reports the launching by the British Charolais Cattle Society as of May 2014 of a new Breedplan rating system in order to enhance the accuracy of estimated breeding values (EBV).

The article offers news briefs relating to livestock as of April 4, 2014. Cumbrian suckler producers Andrew and Karen Nicholson purchased Limousin bull Mereside Helterskelter from Roger, Duncan and James Hazard in a private deal. Ewe trading rose at Skipton, England on April 2014 for a Texel outfit from Thomas Boothman's flock at Linton Hall Farm. South Devon Cattle also rose during the South Devon Society's Spring Show and Sale in Devon, England on March 2014.

The article discusses the author's experience with livestock farming in Kircubbin, Northern Ireland (NI). Topics discussed include the weather condition which is wet and windy, the potential food security crisis and shortage of food, the success of the NI focus farm project in transferring information throughout the north of Ireland and vaccinating Limousin bulls for bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), lepto, blackleg and Schmallenberg pre-turnout in preparation for synchronisation.

The article discusses the highlights of a February 2014 pre-sale show which showed a strong demand for Limousin bulls. Topics discussed include the April 2012-born Elrick Handsome bull from Michael Massie as reserve overall supreme champion and senior champion, the second highest bid paid for Newhouse Hartley from RM Adam and Son and the Newhouse herd consisting of 40 red cows and 30 black cows posted sale of eight bulls in all.

The article discusses the highlights of the Beef Shorthorn spring bull sale on February 4, 2014. Topics discussed include sale of 48 females to achieve a clearance rate of 98 percent, breed society secretary Frank Milnes' comments on the outcome of the sale and the price for Willingham Fomalhaut breed from J and D Haigh purchased by Aucheneck Estates.

The article discusses the biosecurity benefits of buying stock from one breeder. The advantages and disadvantages of buying stock from one breeder are cited. Breeders Tim and Alice Amery established their Gomer Hereford herd by buying privately from established breeders to give them plenty of choice to select cattle with good traits. They received tip to choose stock from healthy herds and to always have animals blood-tested before paying for them.

The article focuses on the success of Michael and Mel Alford's Foxhillfarm Limousin herd in Devon, England. Mel believed in making a sizeable investment in a good female breed from a successful family than spending on the breeding potential of several females. They invested on the brood cow Bankdale Alice which was carrying the heifer calf Foxhillfarm Gracie.

The article reports on the demand for the Charolais beef breed at the NI Club show and sale on November 1, 2013, with the top bid received by Corrick Honey TI +26, a 19-month-old heifer.

The article reports in the highlights of the sale of Limousins for the east Midlands Limousin Club at Newark, England on October 5, 2013. Top prices were all paid for cow and calf outfits at the event. Auctioneer Paul Gentry explains that the strong demand for good working cows indicated a sign of confidence in both the Limousin breed and the beef industry.

The article reports on the increase of the price for Mac Khan, a three-year-old son of Stevenson Moneymaker, purchased by Carskiey Partners at a dispersal sale of the Mac herd of pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle.

The article reports on the strong interest in the Hereford cattle breed shown by participants at a major reduction sale of the Phocle herd, Ross-on-Wye, in England in September 2013.

The article reports on the official shows and sales staged by four beef breeds at Carlisle in 2013. The beef breeds include Beef Shorthorn, Hereford, South Devon and Salers. Farmers W. and A. Aitken bought Rigel Rome, a son of the imported bull Amazonien and out of a cow by the influential sire Bruno. Wells Edward was the bull leader and the reserve champion, owned by herd owner John Wood.

The author examines the importance of fertility checks for many beef breeders in Great Britain. Results of Westpoint Veterinary Group's fertility test of 411 farm bulls showed that 30.1 percent failed two to three months before they were due to breed. Westpoint associate director Alex Walters warns that failure to detect the abnormalities of bulls could have serious implications on profitability.

The article offers information on 5-year-old Freddie, one of the countryside characters in the "Farmers Weekly" magazine's Farming Breeds series. At his age, Freddie had experienced six harvests and destined to have a career in agriculture. On his first day of school, Freddie told his teacher and his classmates that he wanted to be a farm manager with 100 head of beef cattle.

The article discusses the sale of Limousin cattle at the October 2012 autumn show and sale at Carlisle in Scotland. The selectiveness of buyers is attributed to factors such as poor autumn weather and high feed prices. The leading trade is described as Procters Farm's Procter General heifer, which was sold to English breeders Paul Walker, Jim Bloom and Mark Woolhouse. Prices offered for Limousin cattle owned by farmers such as Ian Nimmo and John Logan are also mentioned.

The article reports on the strong demand for Charolais cattle at an auction in Stirling, Scotland in September 2012. As reported, charolais were selling to 9,500gns in Stirling when the Harviestoun and Klibreck herds were dispersed on behalf of Lucy Poett, Dollar, Perthshire, and I Mackay, Watten, Caithness, respectively. The Harviestoun Vanilla TI +38, SRI +34 cow by Lochend Rasper reportedly led the sale.

The article reports on the sale of Limousin cattle at Welshpool in Wales in September 2012. Three mid-Wales Limousin herds were reportedly sold at the weekend where trade topped at 12,400gns. Strengthening demand for Limousin females has also benefited vendors at the auction. The event was held at Welshpool Livestock Market by breed society auctioneers Newark Livestock Market.

This section offers news briefs on livestock shows in Great Britain. Jeremy Taylor sold his home-bred pedigree Smellow Matson Marie at the July Craven Auction at Skipton Auction Mart. A Charolais heifer and Limousin cattle from L and F Maddock and Son were the top sellers at Sedgemoor. Breeders David Rees of Crickhowell, Breconshire and John Cracknell of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, purchased calved heifers at Ross.

The article reports on the highlights of the Newark Livestock Market's Limousin Day in England. Vendors brought forward quality and different breed of cattle for the auction. Figures show the prices of the cattle sold to buyers and breeders, including pedigree heifers, pedigree bulls, pedigree cows and calves, commercial cows, store heifers and store steers.

The article reports on the Northern Ireland Charolais Club's official March 2012 show and sale at Dungannon, Northern Ireland. Charolais met a strong trade, selling to a top of 7,200gns with an average of 3,744 British pounds for 25 bulls. The trade was led by Coolnaslee Fireball from Gilbert Crawford, Maghera, County Derry.

The article presents news briefs relating to the farm industry in Great Britain as of October 7, 2011. F Thomson Rannoch Farm bought 10 Blackface gimmers in Stirling, Scotland worth 1,020 British pounds. The Blackface gimmers in Lanark, Scotland were sold to Hugh Blackwood worth 780 British pounds. The Charolais cattle was sold in a private deal worth 55,000gns.