Limousin
Numbers of bulls through the ring at most sales increased for the Limousin breed in 2017. Despite this, most sales, particularly society-run ones, saw an increase. This ranged from a €19 increase at the premier in February to €341 at the Roscommon sale in May.Most of these sales also saw clearances of 80% or more.Ampertaine Foreman sired the most bulls who sold for the average price or more. €4,082 average for 11 bulls sold.Six AI bulls sired a minimum of three bulls that averaged €4,000 or more. Two of these were sons of Wilodge Tonka (Kaprico Eravelle, Wilodge Cerberus), while a further two were grandsons (Ampertaine Foreman, Wilodge Goldcard).A direct son of Wilodge Tonka also sold for €10,800 at the March premier.Overall, 105 young bulls sired by bulls standing in AI were sold for the average price or higher at their respective sales.These 105 bulls sold to average €4,025.Most Consistent – Ampertaine Foreman
Foreman stood reserve overall champion at Carlisle February 2012 before selling for 38,000gns. His 11 bulls which sold for the average or more this season in Ireland, sold for a combined figure of €44,902. Foreman’s sire Wilodge Cerberus sold for 50,000gns and was also one of the standouts this year, selling seven bulls at an average price of €4,214. Read more
Full series: spring bull sales 2017 review
Limousin
Numbers of bulls through the ring at most sales increased for the Limousin breed in 2017. Despite this, most sales, particularly society-run ones, saw an increase. This ranged from a €19 increase at the premier in February to €341 at the Roscommon sale in May.Most of these sales also saw clearances of 80% or more.Ampertaine Foreman sired the most bulls who sold for the average price or more. €4,082 average for 11 bulls sold.Six AI bulls sired a minimum of three bulls that averaged €4,000 or more. Two of these were sons of Wilodge Tonka (Kaprico Eravelle, Wilodge Cerberus), while a further two were grandsons (Ampertaine Foreman, Wilodge Goldcard).A direct son of Wilodge Tonka also sold for €10,800 at the March premier.Overall, 105 young bulls sired by bulls standing in AI were sold for the average price or higher at their respective sales.These 105 bulls sold to average €4,025.Most Consistent – Ampertaine Foreman
Foreman stood reserve overall champion at Carlisle February 2012 before selling for 38,000gns. His 11 bulls which sold for the average or more this season in Ireland, sold for a combined figure of €44,902. Foreman’s sire Wilodge Cerberus sold for 50,000gns and was also one of the standouts this year, selling seven bulls at an average price of €4,214. Read more
Full series: spring bull sales 2017 review
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