TOPPING the Highland Cattle Society sale at Oban on Monday at 22,000gns was Seamus of Benmore.

Limousin bulls sold to 45,000gns to average 8,230, up 335 on the year, with an 85 per cent clearance rate at Carlisle.

Both steer and heifer records were smashed at the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of show potential cattle at Brecon

Reducing bad calvings to improve suckler herd efficiency and profitability was the focus of a presentation from Terence Pye at the British Cattle Breeders Club conference, Telford.

THE February online sale of sheep dogs hosted by Farmers Marts (R.G. Jones), Dolgellau, topped at 18,500.

In the latest Mart’s The Heat Standing the Test of Time series, supported by Shearwell Data and the Livestock Auctioneers Association, its chairman, Alastair Brown, highlights the value of auction marts.

A new market record for an in-lamb Rough Fell of 3,000gns was set at the Farmers Guardian supported Diamond Delights sale at J36.

Beef Shorthorn genetics are playing an increasing role in the Mallaber familys livestock enterprise.

A new junior female breed record of 23,000gns was set at the British Blue Cattle Society sale at Carlisle for the overall champion.

A lack of demand combined with more New Zealand lamb coming into the UK slowed the trade for hoggs last week, but this week has seen prices on the up in many markets.