Entries invited for March Simmental sale

The Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club is inviting pedigree and commercial entries for its annual spring show and sale at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart on Tuesday, 13 March 2012.

Club secretary Robin Boyd said:”We are indebted to Northern Bank and Connon General Merchants for their generous sponsorship of our annual spring show and sale.

“Breeders intending to enter pedigree bulls and heifers should return their completed entry forms to Dungannon Farms’ Mart on or before Friday, February 10.

He added:”We are planning to host a sale of commercial Simmental females immediately after the pedigree auction. Prospective purchasers can be assured of quality and consistency, as all commercial females will be on-farm inspected prior to the event.”

Anyone wishing to enter commercial cattle for the sale should contact Jim Hamilton on mobile: 07590 444732. The closing date for commercial entries is Friday, February 17. Late entries will not be accepted.

March will be a busy month for members of the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club. Its annual dinner and presentation of awards takes place at the Cohannon Inn, Dungannon on Friday, March 16; while its annual general meeting will be held in Dungannon Rugby Club on Thursday, March 22.

Dungannon Simmental trade peaks at 3,200gns

Prices reached a ceiling of 3,200gns and 15 bulls sold to average £2,324 at the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club’s autumn sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. [report]

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