The Dealer had to put on his glasses when he attended the genetic advantage sale of Limousin females in Roscrea Mart a few weeks ago. On inspecting the catalogue for the all-female sale, he noticed that there were stars printed for both the replacement index and the terminal index.

ICBF does not print the stars for the terminal index on females, much to the frustration of some of the more terminal breeds.

It seems the sellers got out their markers and painted in a few just for good measure. With all the stars on the page, they looked most impressive and sold very well too.

The Dealer wonders if more innovative people of artistic persuasion will follow suit.