Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Royal Cornwall Show 2026

Will Tucker of the Gower herd had the tough job of judging a fantastic entry of Charolais at the Royal Cornwall Show, and he found his champion in Michael and Melanie Alford’s outstanding heifer, Larahill Violet. Bred in Ireland by John O’Connor, this August 2024-born...
Balmoral Show 2026

Balmoral Show 2026

A fantastic turnout of Charolais cattle at Balmoral Show was won by the impressive three-year-old bull Ballinlare Ultron, which later went onto lift the inter-breed reserve champion of champions honours. Ballinlare Ultron Bred and exhibited by the Wilson family of...
Carlisle May 2026

Carlisle May 2026

Hamish Goldie’s overall champion led the trade at the Charolais Society’s spring show and sale at Carlisle, where a steady demand saw 40 bulls sell to average £7941, while five females levelled out at £5985. Making the top price of 18,000gns was Goldies Vodka, which...
Cockerington Herd Dispersal May 2026

Cockerington Herd Dispersal May 2026

The dispersal sale of the Needham family’s Cockerington herd of polled Charolais attracted huge interest at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, with buyers keen to secure sought-after breeding lines from this renowned 57-year-old herd. A packed ringside saw trade peak at...
Stirling May 2026

Stirling May 2026

Competitive bidding for the best of the bulls ensured a top of 15,000gns, with a further seven making five-figure prices, at the United Auctions’ May sale of Charolais in Stirling. A more selective trade saw 24 lots sell through the ring, averaging out at £8591. It...