Shows & Sales

The Limousin champion from Graham Roberts, Stirling was crowned this year's Royal Highland Show beef inter-breed champion, with the Aberdeen Angus in reserve.

Judge Hugh Kennedy, tapped out the Holstein champion as his overall dairy inter-breed winner with the Jersey champion in reserve

Zanna Dennis on her career inspirations

Inter-breed beef champion at the Royal Cheshire Show was Dinmore Perfection from Paul Dawes, Hereford

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.