Carnew Mart in Co Carlow will host a sale of top-quality suckler breeding heifers on Saturday 10 October on behalf of suckler farmer, Michael Roche.

Consigned in the sale is a selection of 23 super in-calf heifers, all due to calve down from January 2027 onwards.

Bred from a range of different breeds and sires, including old reliables such as Castleview Gazelle and Elderberry Galahad, all the heifers are scanned in-calf to top AI bulls, such as Sliabh Felim Sterling, Loyal and Shannon Stan.

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The majority of the heifers are genotyped four or five star on the replacement index, making them SCEP eligible.

All heifers are TB tested and are vaccinated for blackleg, lepto, salmonella and bluetongue.

Lot 7, an April 2024 born heifer due to calve down in January 2027 to Sliabh Felim Sterling.

According to Michael: "These heifers have been handpicked to make super suckler cows". All heifers can be viewed on farm in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, from 2pm.

To arrange a viewing time, contact Michael on 0872401622.