LIMOUSIN KEY TO JALEX COMMERCIAL SUCCESS STORY
Nelson Alexander and his son James farm around 800 acres at Randalstown on the outskirts of Belfast in Northern Ireland. This family farm is home to 400+ suckler cows and followers, which are heavily...
Shire Herd Wins Eblex ‘Most Improved’ Award
The Shire Herd owned by Doug and Carol Edgar and their son Jack of Fellside, Ousby near Penrith, Cumbria, has been recognised by EBLEX as the Most Improved Herd of British Limousin cattle in...
LIMOUSIN ‘THE BREED OF THE FUTURE’ FOR INVERNESS COMMERCIAL BEEF PRODUCER
Limousin genetics are fundamental to the success of a large commercial suckler herd at Donald Fraser’s Dunain Mains Farm at Inverness.
Donald and his father, also Donald, farm 3000 acres on Dougfour Estate, about 1000...
Limousins a ‘Perfect Fit’ for the Modern Suckler Beef Industry
commercial feature on John Blaxell, Eastfield Farm, Hickling, Norwich
Spending up to 10,000gns for a commercial bull may sound a little excessive for some beef producers, but for John Blaxell it’s a must to ensure...
‘ALL-ROUND’ LIMOUSINS A ‘PERFECT FIT’ FOR THE SEDGEWICKS
Since this feature was compiled Gordon & Julie Sedgewick of Ricknall Grange Farm, Aycliffe, Co Durham have gone on to win the highly prestigious Beef Farmer of the Year title in the 2015 Northern...
Limousins Taking Herries Farm From Strength To Strength
Since Thomas Threlkeld switched to using the Limousin exclusively on his herd, Herries Farms has gone from strength to strength, producing yearling stores that attract the attention of market bidders and private buyers alike....
South West Limousin Suckler Herd of the Year 2006
Patrick Greed, Columbjohn Farm, Exeter, Devon
Top quality sires are the key to any successful beef enterprise, claims Patrick Greed, winner of the South West Limousin Suckler Herd Competition.
Patrick Greed first introduced Limousins to Columbjohn...
FLEXIBLE, LOW MAINTENANCE
Limousins doing the business at White House Farm, Norfolk
One Norfolk beef producer’s decision to change breeding policy and use pedigree Limousin bulls on his commercial sucker herd has benefitted everyone along the supply chain,...
North West Limousin Suckler Herd of the Year 2006
Todd Brothers, High Bank Hill, Kirkoswald, Cumbria
Running a suckler herd on a low-input, extensive system based almost 10 miles away from the home farm means choosing an easy-calving breed that is hardy enough to...
GOLDIES HERD FOCUSED ON PRODUCING QUALITY STOCK FOR PEDIGREE BREEDERS AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCERS
The 2016 National Limousin Show is set to be a fantastic showcase of the best in the breed, and taking the helm in the judging ring on 29th July at Carlisle, will be Bruce...
