Limousin

A round-up of this week's livestock sales, including Sedgemoor, Cockermouth, Exeter, Kirkby Stephen and Dogellau marts

The British Limousin Cattle Society sale at Carlisle topped at 45,000gns for the reserve senior champion, Ampertaine Upfront

Now processing 500,000 litres of milk a day, Graham’s The Family Dairy has progressed way beyond its humble roots of 80-plus years ago, when Robert Graham senior’s parents took on the rent of Airthrey Kerse, Bridge of Allan

A lively trade was seen at the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale of 250 head at the Bishops Castle District Quality Cattle Association spring show and sale at Bishops Castle where 20 cattle sold for more than £2,000.

Limousin bulls sold to a high of 14,500gns, averaging £7,333, down £133 on the year, for the 50 bulls sold at a clearance rate of 78%

Hard work and dedication have seen Sean Mitchell’s dreams become reality in both the show ring and the sale ring

Sean Mitchell, 23, is a Charolais breeder at Grassknop Farm, near Skelton, Cumbria. He is also a member of the British Charolais Cattle Society

Limousin trade peaked at 12,000gns with 38 bulls sold to an average of £6,303 - down £750 on the year – with a clearance rate of 59%

Refining genetics and prioritising maternal traits are key to securing the future of a Yorkshire Limousin herd

Producing quality store cattle is the focus for the Swinbank family, with the Limousin breed proving instrumental to their success