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Sixteen breed societies to gather for Pedigree Breeders Council Awards
Shanon Kinahan
Shanon Kinahan previews the Pedigree Breeders Council awards which are set to take place this Friday 3 February.
23 December 2022 Pedigree
Champions are in the breeding at the Gibbons family farm
Shanon Kinahan recently caught up with the Gibbons family from Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.
7 December 2022 Pedigree
Minority breeds lead to success in Tullamore
Shanon Kinahan reports from the second annual rare and minority breed sheep sale which saw entries exceed 150 sheep.
Limousin Society AGM descends into civil war
The AGM was adjourned after six hours of heated exchanges, amid accusations and counter-accusations.
30 November 2022 News
Hilltara Holsteins looking for more showring success
The Hilltara herd of pedigree Holsteins has recorded plenty of success over the years and the McCormick family are looking to finish 2022 on a high.
30 November 2022 Northern Ireland
Black Beauties hit 5500gns in Blessington
Adam Woods reports from the Black Beauties sale in Blessington Mart.
23 November 2022 Pedigree
Female focus for Irish Shorthorn Premier
The Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society held their annual premier show and sale in Roscommon last Saturday, where Creaga Skyler topped the lots at €4,300, reports Shanon Kinahan.
23 November 2022 Pedigree
Zwartbles hogget sizzles to €1,500 for new female record
The newly formed Zwartbles Sheep Breeders of Ireland (ZSBI) saw strong demand for its breeding females at its inaugural sale in Tullow on Saturday.
22 November 2022 News
Genetic Gems set to shine bright in Tullamore
The second annual Genetic Gems Hereford female sale is set to return this Saturday fresh off the back of setting a new Irish Hereford female record price of €9,000.
18 November 2022 Pedigree
Whats on: one day, two exciting events in the pedigree world
Shanon Kinahan takes a look at two major events in this week's pedigree calendar.
16 November 2022 Pedigree
Limousin SGM cancelled after legal advice
Acting CEO Pat Mulvehill issued a letter to all members over the last few days stating that the proposed SGM could not go ahead based on legal advice.
15 November 2022 News
Mapping a maternal way in the Massif Central
Adam Woods reports from a recent visit to France to visit pedigree Limousin herds and learn about the strengths of the breed in France
9 November 2022 Pedigree