LIMOUSIN DAY, NEWARK MARKET, SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER

142 head of pedigree Limousin cattle, including 37 bulls, are catalogued to sell on ‘Limousin Day’ commencing at 12 Noon at Newark Market.  This fixture is held on behalf of the East Midlands Limousin...

LIMOUSIN-CROSS HEIFER TOPS U.A. SALE AT £2,600

United Auctions sold 927 suckled calves at their Stirling Sale on Monday 29th September 2014. Heifers (404) averaged 230.6p to a leading bid of 524.2p per kg or £2,600 for a 496kg Limousin-cross from...

GOOD GROWTH RATES AND GRADES KEY TO LEARIE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE

An emphasis on growth rates and good grades is the key to success for the Dandie Family, who farm at Learielaw, Broxburn, near Edinburgh; and they find Limousin-cross calves fit the bill for their...

Limousin Ease of Management and Hardiness Fits the Bill

Stephen Graham’s hill farm is heavily stocked and he only has one full-time member of staff to help him. He has chosen the Limousin as the dominant breed for his commercial herd, due to...

JOHN PHILLIPS ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY

Carmarthenshire-based breeder John Phillips has been elected as Chairman of the British Limousin Cattle Society (BLCS) following the Society’s Annual General Meeting held in Leamington Spa on 18th September 2014. Having served as a Council...

BRITISH LIMOUSIN ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN 10-YEAR BREED IMPROVEMENT PLAN

The British Limousin Cattle Society (BLCS) has announced its plans for a major investment in the genetic improvement of the breed over the coming ten years.  Through development of high quality genetics in new...

‘BUMPER’ SUMMER 2014 LIMOUSIN MAGAZINE NOW OUT!

The Summer 2014 Limousin magazine has now been published and distributed to BLCS members.  A bumper issue with 84 colour pages, the Summer 2014 magazine reports on world record breaking heifer Glenrock Illusion; the...

BLCS Summer Magazine has left the building!

The Summer 2014 Limousin Magazine left the mailhouse yesterday afternoon and should be arriving with Members shortly.  This 83 page publication is full of Major Show Results, Technical Information, Farm Features and Sale Reports. If...

BLCS OFFICE TELEPHONE LINES

Unfortunately from 4pm today, Monday 15th September, the telephone lines at Concorde House are not working. We have registered a fault with our supplier but at the moment are unsure when this will be...

£3,200 TOPS AT CALLY MARTS PREMIER SALE

“The Premier” Show & Sale of Suckled Calves held on Friday 5th September at Caledonian Marts (Stirling) Ltd saw a top price of £3,200 paid twice for Limousin-sired calves. Reserve Champion Calf was a bullock...