BREEDPLAN AND HI HEALTH SCHEME MEETING
WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2010 THE CASTLE HOTEL HUNTLY 7.00PM FOR 7.30PM more information
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Commercial Charolais enthusiasts put on their boots at the weekend and completed a tour of four Perthshire herds on an official bull walk organised by the breed society’s North East and Central Charolais Club. 

“This was a first time venture designed to bring together commercial farmers and pedigree breeders for an exchange of ideas, and take a close up look at their bulls as well as inspect the respective herds’ damlines,” said society chairman, Iain Millar. 

 Bull walk hosts from left, Major David Walter, Balthayock; Neil Caul, Balnuith; Bob Adam, Newhouse and Jim Muirhead, Firhills.

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NEWARK SALE 24TH APRIL, PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE FROM THE 17TH APRIL
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Charolais demand buoyed by commercial marketplace more ....
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 Sportsmans Columbo, Top priced bull for 2009
Charolais cattle demand buoyed by commercial marketplace 

An insatiable demand for British Charolais cattle from commercial beef producers was reflected in last year’s UK marketplace where the breed enjoyed record sales in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland according to breed society chairman, Iain Millar. “The number of bulls coming under the hammer sold was going on 10% up on the year at 746 to average £4,689, a figure that increased by 40% on 2008. The trade for Charolais females also improved, particularly for cows aith good calves at foot. In addition, the trends were complemented by a 5% increase in the society’s membership, particularly when considering the breed society was inaugurated almost 50 years ago.” he says more .......
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Renowned Charolais breeder to judge Perth

renowned NI Charolais breeder, Gilbert Crawford will face one of his biggest challenges when he comes to judge the catalogued entry of 278 Charolais bulls and 28 females at the breed society’s official show and sale at the Perth Bulls Sales to be held at the Stirling centre on Monday 15 February prior to them coming under the hammer the following day. MORE ...
 



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What is a British Charolais?

Charolais is the leading terminal beef sire noted for its fast growth and excellent conformation. Charolais cattle are creamy white through to wheaten in colour. Bulls are noted for muscling, with excellent loins, good hindquarters and deep second thigh, while females are less heavily muscled and have well developed udders. Charolais stand on four strong feet and legs and should be alert.

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