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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,...
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Ampertaine heifers take top prices at Ballymena Limousin sale
It was a great day out for the McKay’s Ampertaine Limousin Herd at the Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s 50th...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
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Tributes paid following death of Co. Antrim cattle breeder
Tributes have been paid following the passing of the well-known Co. Antrim-based Limousin cattle breeder, Ian Davidson. The British Limousin...
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First-time vendor sells bull for 'world record' price at Carlisle
What has been described as a world-record price has been paid at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s annual May bull...
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Limousins topped at 6,800gns in Dungannon
Buyers travelled from far and wide to choose the animal that caught their eye from the first British Limousin Cattle...
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Limousin heifer with Irish genetics sells for record breaking 250,000gns
Irish genetics excelled at a recent sale of pedigree Limousin females held in Carlisle on Friday (January 29) from the...
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Limousin bulls average over £3,200 at Welsh sale
The British Limousin Cattle Society hosted its autumn male and female sale at Brecon Livestock Market last Saturday (November 14)....
N.Ireland
Jaegerbomb owner to hold dispersal sale of herd
The herd which was at the centre of Ballinloan Jaegerbomb saga has announced its decision to hold a dispersal sale...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
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62 Ballinloan cattle to be stripped of passports – progeny could lose pedigree status
Animals bred from several notable Limousin cattle could see their pedigree status scrapped as the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) cracks...
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Myostatin testing: Is more info needed when choosing bulls?
As the quest to refine and improve farmers’ decisions on optimal breeding for Limousin cattle continues, the topic of myostatin...
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Young Limousin breeder manages major show hat-trick
Competing for the first time at each ‘major’ show has been a big goal over the past year for young...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
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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...
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Jaegerbomb owner: 'I thought of selling everything and quitting'
The owner of champion AI bull Ballinloan Jaegerbomb has warned the mix-up could have cost millions in compensation had the...
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Jaegerbomb: DNA results are in
DNA results are back and issues surrounding champion AI bull Ballinloan Jaegerbomb’s parentage have been resolved with confirmation of a...
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Society advises against Jaegerbomb semen use following DNA doubts
The UK’s Limousin society has advised members not to buy or use Ballinloan Jaegerbomb semen following doubts over the champion...