Archive Article: 1997/11/14
Three on the trot… supreme champion bull at the British Limousin Cattle Societys autumn show and sale at Banbury, Oxon, last weekend was Sheelin Mason. This marked the third year running that the champ had come from Matt Brunton of Broxbourne, Herts. This April 1996-born son of Fenrose Gambit topped the trade at 2000gns.
In the black… a breed record was set for Welsh Black cattle at last weeks show and sale at Dolgellau. The bull, Graig-Goch Capten 12th, from Emyr Jones, Llanrwst made 9500gns. Buyers were Mr and Mrs Dimey-Seek, Wells, Somerset, who have built up a select herd on Graig-Goch bloodlines. The animal, led here by Mr Joness son, Gerwyn, also took the days supreme championship. Reserve ticket went to Fodlas Peredur 3rd, a son of the societys current bull of the year. From Mr and Mrs Meredydd Ellis, he made 3500gns. Overall averages were £2402 for 14 bulls and £401 for 97 females.
In the black… a breed record was set for Welsh Black cattle at last weeks show and sale at Dolgellau. The bull, Graig-Goch Capten 12th, from Emyr Jones, Llanrwst made 9500gns. Buyers were Mr and Mrs Dimey-Seek, Wells, Somerset, who have built up a select herd on Graig-Goch bloodlines. The animal, led here by Mr Joness son, Gerwyn, also took the days supreme championship. Reserve ticket went to Fodlas Peredur 3rd, a son of the societys current bull of the year. From Mr and Mrs Meredydd Ellis, he made 3500gns. Overall averages were £2402 for 14 bulls and £401 for 97 females.