Suckler Herd Competition 2006 – NW Midlands & N Wales Winner
Richard Howatson, Nantglyn, near Denbigh
Throughout his farming career, Richard Howatson’s affiliation to the Limousin has been unwavering - he has been involved with the breed as a suckler sire for more than two decades....
EVER NEARER A PUREBRED LIMOUSIN FOR KENT-BASED SUCKLER HERD
A desire to reduce disease risk and improve calf quality has seen Pluckley, Kent-based suckler herd manager Martin Russell progress towards a near purebred Limousin herd over the last six years, with the intention...
GLADIATOR IN THE FIELDS OF GOLD
Feature on Stephen Nixon, Hunters Hall, Southerfield, Wigton, Cumbria
Most dedicated cattle producers can only dream about achieving the leading price at a pedigree sale, especially when they are in the company of some of...
Limousin “Ticks All The Boxes” at Rudda Farm , Scarborough
A family with connections to a livestock auctioneering business has chosen the Limousin as the main breed for its suckler herd and finished cattle enterprises.
Rudda Farm belongs to Doug and Rachel Gascoine, who trade...
FANCY THAT SECURES VICTORY FOR LIMOUSIN AT THE WINTER STOCK FESTIVAL
The 2018 East of England Winter Stock Festival took place on Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. Billed as the premier livestock show in the East...
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...
Burnbank pedigree Limousin herd to be a big part of 2010 Scotsheep event
Mains of Burnbank, Blair Drummond, Stirling, June 2nd
Feature on the Graham family, Dougie and Lynda, and sons John and James
Most farmers eagerly await a cracking good day out at Scotsheep, but this year’s event,...
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....
Limousins Taking the Potters From Strength to Strength
Feature on Michael and Sarah Potter of Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Michael Potter lives, breathes and dreams about Limousins. And the dream of establishing himself as a recognised breeder is now starting to come true.
Having made the...
‘QUALITY COMES FIRST’ IN THE DINMORE LIMOUSIN HERD
Saturday 19th September: Upper Dinmore Farm will host the British Limousin Cattle Society's 2015 Open Day. Everyone welcome.
The Dinmore herd is well known in pedigree circles, but it’s the Limousin breed’s commercial attributes that...
