John Jeffrey takes first from Neil Caul at 8500gns

John Jeffrey, Kersknowe, has just claimed the first through the ring from Neil Caul, Balnuith, taking Balnuith Carvalho at 8500gns.

This one is by Balmyle Victor and out of Blelack Rebecca and sold with a first prize ticket and a terminal sire index of 36 and a substantial calving ease score of +5 – you don’t see many of those in the catalogue!

Then, two lots later Gareth Jones, Esgobb, sold Esgobb Campbell, a Talisman grandson at 7500gns.Campbell had stood Charolais champion at this year’s Royal Welsh and interbreed junior male at the same show.