Judging has began this morning at the autumn Perth Bull Sales and taking the first title of the morning was Co Tyrone breeder John Henderson who took the Aberdeen Angus female championship.

He won with Cardona Black Barbara E340, a Lockerley Eastern Cruz daughter.

In the male section the overall title was awarded to Messrs J F Lascelles’ junior champion Balmachie Franco, by Netherton Kiwi Sam. Standing reserve to him was Messrs F J Fraser’s Idvies Junior Eric by Jeremy Eric of Bridgefoot.

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