Limousin

Limousin bulls set new record average in trailblazing Roscrea sale

Demand for Limousin bulls went up a notch at Central Auctions, Roscrea, on Monday, setting a new breed record average of €7,778, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 16 March 2026

Limousin bulls set new record average in trailblazing Roscrea sale

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Watch: steady trade for Limousin and Angus bulls in Raphoe

Watch: steady trade for Limousin and Angus bulls in Raphoe

PEDIGREE 13 March 2026

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

PEDIGREE 12 March 2026

What’s on in the pedigree cattle world this week

What’s on in the pedigree cattle world this week

What’s on in the pedigree cattle world this week

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

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Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

Farmer Writes: timely reminder to keep feed stores covered

A yearling heifer didn’t figure out how to knock the lid off the feed tank after breaking out last week.

FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

Cavan-based pedigree herd secures top-priced bull in Ballymena

Cavan-based pedigree herd secures top-priced bull in Ballymena

Top-end Limousin bulls sold like hot buns at Ballymena Livestock Mart on Saturday 21 February, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

Goldies run riot in Carlisle as demand for Limousin erupts

A new all-breeds record price was achieved at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday 14 February at the British Limousin Cattle Society's sale of bulls and heifers, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Farmer Writes: €3,000 for roan heifer

Farmer Writes: €3,000 for roan heifer

One wonders if prices will be similar when the next batch of calves are being sold, with bluetongue and Mercosur on everyone’s mind.

FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

Chandra doesn’t dampen demand at Camlough

Chandra doesn’t dampen demand at Camlough

David Clarke reports on the trade at Camlough Mart last Wednesday 28 January

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Stirling on fire as demand for Angus and Shorthorn rockets

Records were broken at United Auctions, Stirling, on Monday 2 February, as both the Angus and Shorthorn breeds produced their best sales in recent history.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

Pedigree sales kick off in Carrick

Pedigree sales kick off in Carrick

The first pedigree cattle sale of the year will take place at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday 7 February.

PEDIGREE 28 January 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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