by admin | May 11, 2017 | Society News
On Saturday 27 May, the Dorcas herd, in association with the British Charolais Cattle Society, hosted an open day which gave us a chance to to see how the Charolais breed can be used as the foundation of a profitable commercial beef enterprise. We had a fantastic day...
by admin | May 10, 2017 | Show Reports
Results Class 587 – Cow, born before 01/01/2014, in milk or in calf 1st – S & R Thompson – Altnaveigh Eclipse ET – s. Maerdy Impeccable 2nd – Gilbert Crawford – Coolnaslee Ganet – s. Sportsmans Columbo Class 590 – Heifer, born on or between 01/07/2015 &...
by admin | May 1, 2017 | Sale Reports
Charolais bulls met with a ready trade in Dungannon on Monday 1 May, topping at 5,200gns with a clearance rate of 93%, up 17% on the year for 2 more sold. Following the recent Charolais sales trend averages were also up by £360 to £3,182. Reserve Male Champion &...
by admin | Apr 30, 2017 | Sale Reports
A combination of pedigree and commercial interest saw a solid trade of Charolais bulls at Stirling on Monday 1 May where 32 bulls sold to a top price of 8,500gns and an average of £4,587, up £312 on the year with clearance rates rocketing by 36% to 89%. Champion &...
by admin | Apr 30, 2017 | Sale Reports
The ring was packed to the brim for the Charolais sale at Welshpool on Saturday April 29 driven by the Charolais success in the store ring here on Tuesday. Bulls averaged £4417.50, an increase on last year of £288 and clearance rates were also up on the year by 9% to...
