Velvet takes the supreme title at North East Live

There was a strong show of primestock on display at the second North East Live event held at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart

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Overall beef and heifer champion, Glangwden Velvet, a Limousin heifer from the Edwards Brothers, Corwen.
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Overall beef and heifer champion, Glangwden Velvet, a Limousin heifer from the Edwards Brothers, Corwen.

Claiming the sash for supreme beef champion at the second North East Live event was the Edwards Brothers, Corwen, with their heifer champion, Glangwden Velvet. Brought out by Cai Edwards, the May 2024-born...

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