Shows & Sales

The crowds enjoying the sunshine at Royal Three Counties were treated to an impressive display of livestock

Auctioneer Ted Ogden gives a sales overview

THE Welsh Sensation sale of pedigree Holsteins which peaked at 40,000gns was hosted by the Wilson family Tregibby herd, Cardigan, who joined forces with Carmarthenshire breeders, Richard Thomas and family of the Churchvale herd, and Nev Roberts of the Dulais herd to assemble a catalogue of 125 of their best animals.

Over the past few weeks, a strong demand for ram lambs has been seen across the country's livestock markets due to an upcoming Muslim festival.

Record numbers of cattle were seen at the Royal Cornwall show with more than 500-head across eight breeds which battled for the prestigious Burke Trophy, awarded to the best pair of animals.

THE supreme beef title went to the overall female champion and any other breed champion, the Galloway cow, Wareham’s Gracie 1, from Jason and Sarah Wareham, East Sussex. Jane Howard reports.

Bidding peaked at 8,600gns at the dispersal of the Brieryside herd of Ayrshires and blended Red and Whites

Record sheep entries were forward at this year’s Bath and West Show, with 1,700 sheep battling for the top spot.

The Limousin heifer, Brockhurst Tranquility, was the choice of judge, Keith Jempson, Banbury, in the beef inter-breed championship at Suffolk Show.

Livestock numbers were up at this year's Staffordshire County Show