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Visitors to the Perth Bull sales not only witnessed a new individual Shorthorn breed record, but also a new breed average record..
In all, a total of 71 out of the 79 bulls put forward went under the hammer, with the breed average up £354 on the same time last year to £4,991.
And the Shorthorn Society's Frank Milnes puts much of the breed's renaissance and flying trade down to the Morrisons premium which has seen demand for the breed grow among commercial beef producers.
"This is the most bulls we've sold since the nineteen sixties. It's been a great sale with one or two breeders looking for new stock bulls, but also a lot of demand from commercial producers and new buyers," he said.
Falling not far behind this new breed record of 15,000gns, at 13,000gns, was Harry Horrell's Podehole Drummer (lot 412). A son of Trojan of Craigeassie and out of Podehole Madeline Tiffany, this one has a TSI of +17 and a SRI of +15. He was snapped up by M D McMillan, Moneydie Roger Farm, Perth.
There were also two bulls selling at 10,000gns. Up first was The Hon. G. Turton's Dakota of Upsall (lot 461 above); a son of Broughton Park Thunder and out of Upsall Jilt, this one has a TSI of +17 and a SRI of +21, and was bought by John Scott at Fearn Farm, Tain.
The second bull to hit 10,000gns was another Major J.P.O. Gibb's Glenisla Dam Buster (lot 465).
This one is by Glenilsa Badendum and out of Glenisla Eva Broadhooks. It boasts a TSI of +25 and a SRI of +22, and was bought by Dorset-based breeder A Cooper.
Meanwhile, the female champion Chapelton Duke (lot 404), another one from Donald Biggar, sold for 8,500gns to Alvie Estates, Kelso. This one is by Chapelton Typhoon and out of Chapelton Duchess, and has a TSI of +36 and a SRI of +28.
While the reserve, Blelack Major (lot 422) from Mr G Massie & Sons, sold for 7,000gns to Playfair Farms, Kelso. This one is by Blelack Secret Service and out of Blelack Mavis, and has a TSI of +13 and a SRI of +11.
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Here on day two of the Perth Bull Sales 2012, the breed record has been smashed for a Beef Shorthorn bull from Donald Biggar.
Going under the hammer at United Auctions for 15,000gns was Chapelton Dauphin 3328 (lot 406) from Donald Biggar, selling to Mrs Jane Landers for her Cairnsmore herd.
This one is by Chapelton Dauphin and out of Chapelton Nettle 214, and has a TSI of +19 and a SRI of +19. He comes from the bloodlines of two of the breed's most influential bulls - Tofts Romany and Chapelton Typhoon.
Commenting on the purchase, Mrs Landers said: "I bought him to be our new stock bull; he was one of a couple of bulls I had my eye on from the start and I went for him because he is fleshy and looks as though he would breed easy fleshing animals. He carries himself well.
"I hope he will be a good investment. The first expensive bull I got I paid 11,000gns for, and he was a record price back then, but his first sons sold for 5,500gns and 6,500gns so he paid for himself quickly."
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A new beef shorthorn breed record has been set in the first half an hour of the bull sales at Perth.
Lot 406 Chapelton Dauphin from Mr D J Biggar sold for 15,000gns. This one is a chapelton Typhoon son out of Chapelton Nettle and has a TSI and SRI of +19.
More information to come....
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The shorthorn bull sale is just about to begin, first in the ring is lot 391, Crichton Motivator from Mr B Walling - he's sold for 2,800gns.
Lot 393 Lintonpriory Duke from G R Brooke, sold for 3,000gns on the tictac
Lot 394 Lintonpriory Dollar from G R Brooke, secured for 3,800gns
Lot 395 Sandwick Draughtsman from A and C Ivinson unsold
Lot 396 Holmeere Jugganaught from Mr M A Holmes sold for 2,900gns
Lot 397 Uppermill Jerimo from Mr J Porter, selling for 2,000gns
Lot 398 Langalbuinock Dynamite from R and P McAlister bought for 3,000gns on the tictac
Lot 401 Again from the same stable - Dumas of Upsall unsold
Lot 402 Mountbenger Davinci from J F Irvin and Son- gone for 4,000gns
Lot 403 Highlee Xavier from Mrs Tracy Severm sold for 3,500gns
Lot 405 Cairnsmore Dominator from Mr and Mrs B Landers sold for 3,500gns
Lot 406 Chapelton Dauphin from Mr D J Biggar sold 15,000gns - sets a new breed record. This one is a chapelton Typhoon son out of Chapelton Nettle and has a TSI and SRI of +19.
Lot 404 Chapelton Duke from Mr D J Biggar again sold for 8,500gns
Lot 409 - Podehole Debonair from Mr H Horrel - sold for 6,800gns
Lot 411 - Glenisla Drambuie from Majot J P O Gibb gone for 9,000gns
Lot 421 - Glenisla Doctor who from Major Gibb, sold for 6,000gns
Lot 429 Carey Coombs' Dunsyre Duke gone for 2,500gns
Lot 430 Wells Dougal from John Wood secured for 1,200gns
Lot 431 Second prize bull, Lowther Dark Star from Mr C Lowther gone for 5,000gns on the tictac
Lot 432 Fearn Dunrobin from J Scott and Partners sold for 7,500gns
Lot 435 Chapelton Dictator from Mr Biggar, sold for 4,200gns
Continue reading Perth Bull Sales 2012: Beef Shorthorn bull sale.
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Here are some pictures of the show and sale yesterday including some of the big female moneymakers. Enjoy!
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Morning all. We've had the Salers, British Blue and Blonde inspections this morning, with the Aberdeen Angus sale of 234 bulls getting going at 10.30am. This will be followed by the Beef Shorthorns at 2pm and a small handful of Herefords. All the Lim showing and sale is happening tomorrow.
We'll keep you up to date as yesterday and Gemma's currently putting together a picture slide show for you all....
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From the selection of Beef Shorthorn females put to the sales ring at United Auctions here in Stirling, a total of seven made 2,000gns or more with the top call of 4,000gns going to female champion, Mr Charles Lowther's Lowther Capri 272 (lot 116) (pictured above).
This one is by LS Arctic and out of LS Capri 179; she has a TSI of +12 and a SRI of +12, and was sold PD'd in-calf to Glownlea Lightning 8th, due May 2012. She was bought by J & D Haigh, Ashgrove Farm, Northwillingham, Lincolnshire.
Other leading prices this afternoon included 2,500gns for the reserve champion, Mr B Walling's Crichton Ballerina 489 (lot 134). This one (pictured below) is by Crichton Flyer and out of Dunsyre Ballerina 7th. She goes to Kincraigie Farm, Lumphanan, by Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
Falling not far behind at 2,400gns was Messrs C Macadie and Sons' Rosewood Rachel 5th of Skaillhouse (lot 105). This one is by Bon-Accord Alpha and out of Rosewood Rachel of Skaillhouse. She has a TSI of +10 and a SRI of +7. She was snapped up Kelsocleugh Farm, Kelso.
AVERAGES: 25 females sold to an average of £1,751 and a top price of 4,000gns.
>> The Beef Shorthorn bulls are set to go under the hammer from 2pm onwards tomorrow. Will the breed society's vice president Mark Holmes' prediction of big prices come true? Will we see bulls hit the 20,000gns mark? All will be revealed tomorrow...
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Lot 118, James Stewart and Partners' Kidston Molly 3rd sells for 1,200gns.
Lot 119, A Ryder & S Denny's Ryden Delia goes for 1,400gns.
Up next, another one from A Ryder & S Denny (lot 120) Ryden Doris goes for 1,200gns.
James Stewart and Partners' Kidston Snowdrop (lot 122) goes to a new home for 1,200gns.
And another one from James Stewart and Partners (lot 123), Kidston Broadhooks Topsy Jane also sells for 1,200gns.
Up again from the same partnership, James Stewart and Partners' (lot 124) Kidston Lily 3rd sells for 1,400gns.
And continuing with their consignment, James Stewart and Partners' Kidston Tulip (lot 125) is sold for 1,000gns.
Up next is Mr J.W. Frame's Galla Diana (lot 126) which tops 1,800gns.
Meanwhile, Mrs Tracy Severn's Highlee Magic Dream (lot 127) goes for 1,600gns.
Mr James Stewart and Partners' Bradshaw Dazzling Ruby (lot 128) goes under the hammer for 800gns.
And another one from Mr James Stewart and Partners, Kidston Lilac 1st (lot 130), sells for 2,000gns.
Up next is a second prize junior heifer, Kidston Fiona 1st (lot 131) also from James Stewart and Partners, which goes to a new home for 1,200gns.
Mr B Walling's Critchton Patsy 419 (lot 132) goes for 1,500gns.
Up next is the reserve female champion (lot 134), Crichton Ballerina 489 from Mr B Walling, which secures 2,500gns.
Right off a hill farm in the south west is Mr and Mrs B Landers' Cairnsmore Dolly Lola (lot 136) which sells for 2,000gns.
And another one from Mr and Mrs B Landers, Cairnsmore Desire Sheergorgeous (lot 137), goes for 2,100gns to Housebyres Shorthorns, Melrose.
And that concludes the Beef Shorthorn females sales, check the blog tomorrow for more updates from the show and sales rings.
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The Shorthorn female sale is about to kick off. I've now managed to get my technology working a bit better ringside so i'll give you the prices as they come. We're a bit late kicking off as the showing over-ran.
Lot 102 Fingask Rosette Delia gone for 1,500gns
Lot 103 Glengloy Lovely Daisy secured for 1,600gns
Lot 105 Rosewood Rachel 5th of Skaillhouse pD in calf sold for 2,400gns
Lot 106 Sandwick Blythsome Dragonfly sold for 2,200gns
Lot 109 A Ryder and S Denny's Ryden Demi gone for 1,500gns
Lot 110 W and J McGowan and Son's Fingask Rosette Dora sold for 1,300gns
Lot 113 A Ryder and S Denny's Ryden Dolly sold for 1,400gns
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Charlie Russell awarded his overall male champion Beef Shorthorn to Mr Donald Biggar's Chapelton Duke (lot 404). This March 2010 born bull is by Chapelton Typhoon and out of Chapelton Duchess. He boasts a TSI of +36 and a SRI of +28.
Mr Russell said of the beast: "He is exactly what I look for in a shorthorn bull - long bodied with plenty of power and presence. Both the champion and reserve are probably two of the best Beef Shorthorn bulls I have seen in a long time.
"The quality of stock was really good and a serious improvement on previous years; full credit goes to the breed for bringing it on. I was really impressed with the way the bulls were walking, their locomotion was really improved."
The reserve overall male champion title went to Mr Neil Massie's Blelack Major (lot 422). This one is by Blelack Secret Service and out of Blelack Mavis; it has a TSI of +13 and a SRI of +11.
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The classes are finished and judge Charlie Russell has started awarding his champions. First up is senior champion, and taking the title is Mr D J Biggar's Chapelton Duke (lot 404). This one (pictured below) is by Chapelton Typhoon and out of Chapelton Duchess. He has a TSI of +36 and a SRI of +28.
The reserve senior champion title was awarded to Mr G Massie & Sons' Blelack Motivator (lot 420). This one is by Blelack Secret Service and out of Blelack Molly; it boasts a SRI of +11 and a TSI of +14.
Meanwhile in the intermediate classes, the title of champion has been awarded to another one from Mr G Massie & Sons. Blelack Major (lot 422) is by Blelack Secret Service and out of Blelack Mavis; it has a TSI of +13 and a SRI of +11.
The reserve intermediate championship was presented to Mr C Lowther's Lowther Dynamite (lot 437). This one is by Blelack Minstrel and out of Lowther Melody, and has a TSI of +13 and a SRI of +9.
Up next is the junior championship which Mr Russell awards to William & Jill McAllister's Burnside Dice (lot 476). This one (pictured below) is by Creaga Dice and out of Trunley Secret Wonderful; it has a TSI of +13 and a SRI of +10.
Meanwhile, taking the reserve junior champion title is Major J.P.O. Gibb's Glenisla Dam Buster (lot 465). This one is by Glenisla Badendun and out of Glenisla Eva Broadhooks. He has a TSI of +25 and a SRI of +22.
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Charlie Russell is nearly half way through his judging of the Beef Shorthorn bulls. Here are the results so far:
Class 4: Bulls born on or between 30 August 2009 and 8 March 2010
1st: Mr D J Biggar's Chapelton Duke (lot 404)
2nd: G R Brooke's Lintonpriory Duke (lot 393)
3rd: Mr D J Biggar's Chapelton Dauphin (lot 406)
Class 5: Bulls born on or between 9 March and 17 March 2010
1st: Mr G Massie & Sons' Blelack Motivator 420
2nd: Mr H Horrell's Podehole Drummer (lot 412)
3rd: Major J.P.O. Gibb's Glenisla Drambuie 2nd (lot 411)
>> Winning this class was one bull set to be big moneymaker, according to the Beef Shorthorn Society vice president Mark Holmes. Keep checking the blog for live updates tomorrow to see if Mr Holmes' prediction was right...
Class 6: Bulls born on or between 18 March and 31 March 2010
1st: Mr G Massie & Sons' Blelack Major (lot 422)
2nd: Mr C Lowther's Lowther Dark Star (lot 431)
3rd: Mr D Macleod's Glengloy Dollar (lot 427)
Class 7: Bulls born on or between 1 April and 13 April 2010
1st: Mr C Lowther's Lowther Dynamite (lot 437)
2nd: J Scott & Partners' Feran Dictator (lot 441)
3rd: Mr D J Biggar's Chapelton Dictator (lot 435)
Class 8: Bulls born on or between 14 April and 30 April 2010
1st: Mr G Massie & Sons' Blelack Braveheart (lot 448)
2nd: J Scott & Partners' Fearn Duke (lot 447)
3rd: Jack P Ramsay's Millerston Dynamo (lot 446)
Class 9: Bulls born on or between 1 May and 5 June 2010
1st: Major J.P.O. Gibb's Glenisla Dam Buster (lot 465)
2nd: Mr J Porter's Uppermill Liberty (lot 463)
3rd: Mr C Lowther's LS Driscoll (lot 462)
Class 10: Bulls born on or after 6 June 2010
1st: William & Jill McAllister's Burnside Dice (lot 476)
2nd: Mr J.W. Frame's Galla Don (lot 472)
3rd: Playfair Farms' Tofts Montreal (lot 474)
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I've just had a chat with the Beef Shorthorn Society's vice president Mark Holmes and he reckons tomorrow's sale is going to be see record prices as high as 20,000gns.
Why? He says the breed is becoming much more in vogue with commercial breeders realising the benefits it offers in terms of ease of calving, growth rates, carcase value etc. In fact, he has already had calls from commercial breeders asking him to buy bulls on their behalf - one being a Charolais producer wanting to put shorthorn on his cows.
Bulls to look out for, according to Mr Holmes, include a couple of young bulls at the beginning of the catalogue which have some "good American genetics behind them".
Big moneymakers could include Mr D J Biggar's Chapelton Duke (lot 404), which is a good fleshing bull with "great figures" according to Mr Holmes. This one is by Chapelton Typhoon and out of Chapelton Duchess; he won junior male champion at last year's Royal Highland Show, and is a full brother to the February 2009 sale champion Braveheart. He has a TSI of +36 and a SRI of +28.
Other ones to keep an eye on include Mr H Horrell's Podehole Debonair (lot 409), which Mr Holmes describes as a "big upstanding bull with plenty of power". While Mr G Massie & Sons' Blelack Motivator (420) is also likely to sell well, coming from a good family.
"I think the current record at auction is 14,000gns, but I think we might beat that this week and we will be touching 18,000-20,000gns," adds Mr Holmes.
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The female championship title has been awarded to Charles Lowther and his May 2010 born heifer Lowther Capri. This one is by LS Arctic and out of LS Capri and has a SRI and TSI of +12.
For his reserve, Mr Russell chose Crichton Ballerina from Mr B Walling.She is by Crichton Flyer and out of Dunsyre Ballerina.
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In the Simmental calf championship, it was Storersmith Brave Heart 10 from Mr and Mrs Smith, Spath farm, Spath, Uttoxeter, that walked away with the top title. This September 2010 born bull calf is by Atlow Seamus and out of Barn Lodge Starburst.
In reserve was heifer Beabhill Beauty from R J and B E Kimber. Born in December 2010, she is by Omorga Volvo and out of Deerhurst Melisa. Judge Rob Heaps picked his champion for his power and correctness. "He is a well grown bull and would make a good stock bull for the pedigree man," he said.
The beef shorthorn championship was won by Aylward Gypsy Rose 5th from David Robert Rutherford, Bullocks Farm,
Shown in the ring by Simon Farmer, she cam off her dam, Aylward Gypsy Rose 2nd two weeks ago and is by Tarrant Waverley. Her cousin was champion heifer at the last Royal Welsh Show. Reserve was Podehole Endeavour by Trojan of Craigeassie and out of Podehole Gypsy Zza Zza. He was put forward by Harry Horrell, Pode Hall Farm, Thorney,
In the Red Poll calf championships, it was February 2011 born Nobodys Eclipse from Miss J Broughton, 33 Parkfield Farm, Long Buckby, Northants, in the top spot. This one is by Beasthorpe Samson and out of Nobodys Allspice.
In reserve was a heifer calf from the same exhibitor, this time Nobodys Ecstacy, a half sister to the champion, also by Beasthorpe Samson, but out of Coddenham Spicegirl.
On his champion, judge Richard Smith said: "The bull is well grown for his age, with good depth of body, width across the loin and exceptional shape over the rear end. I've chosen a dual purpose animal, at the beefier end of the scale, but to me he stood out."
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Simmentals:
Bull calf born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2010:
1st: Mr and Mrs Smith's Storersmith Brave Heart 10, and Atlow Seamus son.
2nd: Giles Green's Greensfield Barney 10, by Brinkton Brilliant and out of Greensfields Wonder.
3rd: Rys Grenhams' Boars Head Berbaton, a Seaview Prince Charming son.
Bull calf born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2011
1st: Boddington Estates's Sterling Caithness 2, a Sterling Rochester son.
2nd: Mr M K D Hind's Ravensdale Chopper, by Heathbrow Wizard and out of Ravensdale Heiress 1st
3rd: A E and C R Bishop's Lynfield Cardinal 2.
Bull calf born on or after 1st April 2011
1st: J A and BA and P B Borlase's Sacombe Class Act 2
2nd: S D Abram Farms' Beetley Commander 2, a Cairnview Snazzy son
3rd: B J Harding's Hallway Castle 2, a Hockenhull Abadan 09 son
Heifer calf born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2010
1st R K and B E Kimber's Beanhill Beauty, a Omorga Volvo daughter
2nd: Boddington Estates' Sterling Vivians Blondie a Blackford Rory daughter
3rd: Mr Rhys Grenham's Boars Head Nelly 2nd
Heifer calf born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2011-12-03
1st: A and D A Sapsed's Heathbrow Crystal Star, a Hockenhull Kramer daughter
2nd: R J and B E Kimber's Beanhill Cupid, by Omorga Volvo
3rd: D A and L A Sapsed's Heathbrow Caramel by Dirnanean Welcome
Heifer calf born on or after 1st April 2011-12-03
Mr MK D Hind's Ravensdale Olive 5th, a Heathbrow Wizard daughter
Mr MK D Hind's Ravensdale Goldie 10th, by Heathbrow Wizard
P B, J A and B A Borlase's Sacombe Corona-Kleeb
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Continue reading Smithfield Festival: Pedigree calf show results.
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Trade was for Beef Shorthorns was undoubtedly boosted by enhanced confidence in the breed, coupled with the current incentive offered by the Morrisons premium for Beef Shorthorn-sired steers at the second annual show and sale of pedigree beef breeding cattle on behalf of the North of England Beef Shorthorn Club at Skipton Auction Mart.
Leading trade was the second prize 21-month-old bull, Shawhill Donald, from Scottish breeders Thomson, Roddick and Laurie and represented at Skipton by father and son, John and Mathew Thomson. This one by Glenisla Zetor sold at 4,100gns (£4,305).
Next in the money was Mr Turton's Upsall herd, presenting the top-priced heifer and second top price in show at 4,000gns (£4,200) with the December, 2009-born Tessa X683 of Upsall, the first prize senior heifer and reserve female champion.
She is a daughter of Bilsdale Anson, bred near Stokesley by David Hollingworth and acquired by Mr Turton in 2008 when supreme champion at the northern society sale at Thirsk. The sire was also responsible for the top-priced 6,500gns bull at the breed society fixture at Kelso last month.
The first calf of the home-bred Tessa X505 of Upsall and herself scanned in calf to the Broughton Park Thunder son, Dingo of Upsall, was bought by North Craven beef and sheep farmers Stuart and Gail Currie, of Beautry Farm, Rathmell.
The Curries also purchased the top price female at Skipton's 2010 fixture, their first-ever Shorthorn acquistion for a new starter herd. Of their latest acquisition, Mr Currie said: "She has a lot of style. If she does as well as the one we bought here last year, we will be more than happy."
The Curries, who run the Northern Equine Therapy Centre at Rathmell, also paid 2,600gns (£2,730) for another Turton maiden heifer, the 15-month-old Broughton Park Thunder daughter Tessa X721 of Upsall. The quality duo supplement the Curries' current holding of four Shorthorn cows and calves.
There were other highlights on the day for the Upsall herd and stock manager Ian Park. Sapphire X706 of Upsall, the first Broughton Park Thunder heifer to be offered for sale, joined Ian Clough, of Stape, Pickering, for 3,000gns (£3,450).
Victoria X369 of Upsall, a 2005 daughter of Woden of Upsall, sold with heifer calf at foot by Atillar of Upsall and in calf to Dunsyre Boneparte, joined H & N Sloan, of Lauderdale in the Scottish Borders, for 3,000gns, top price in class.
Two others notable performers also made good prices. Westmoor Dahlia, who is in calf to Podehole Cracker, and Westmoor Lancaster Daisy consigned by the Paisley's, Dumfries and Galloway both found new homes in Lincolnshire when joining J and D Haigh, of Market Rasen, for 3,300gns (£3,465) and 3,100gns (£3,255) respectively.
Skipton show female averages were well up on last year, with cows and calves averaging £1,933 (£1,575 in 2010), in-calf cows £1,320 (£735), in-calf heifers £2,084 (£1,351.49) and maiden heifers £1,803 (£1,216). Bulls averaged £2,195.
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