Shows & Sales

Thrunton herd leads Charolais trade with home-bred bull

Increased average for Dorset rams at May Fair

There was a strong demand from commercial buyers for British Blue bulls at the breed society sale at Carlisle, which topped at 25,000gns

King Charles has accepted patronage for major agricultural societies across the UK

There were strong livestock entries at one of the first major shows of the season, Nottinghamshire County Show

Andrew Clements on dispersals and dairy

Reports from livestock auctions this week

The sale of 80 pedigree Limousin bulls at Carlisle topped at 38,000gns to average £8,214 with a 73 per cent clearance rate

At 22,000gns, a Simmental bull led the trade at Stirling's multi-breed show and sale where a strong demand for all the breeds on offer, resulted in nine bulls hitting the five-figure mark. Lynsey Clark reports

Strong trade for the best quality cattle