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March 14, 2024 CATCH-UP – MARCH ’24


February 28, 2024 INTERBREED CHAMPION HOLLYWELL TACO PROVES TASTY IN THE SHOW, WHILST HARESTONE TIKTOK GOES VIRAL IN THE SALE

The Charolais breed ruled the Royal Northern Spring Show at Thainstone on Wednesday 28 February 2024. Of all the five breeds the Charolais triumphed with the highest average price of…


February 27, 2024 NBA Appoints Brilliant Young Ambassador to Champion the Future of the UK Beef Industry

The National Beef Association is delighted to confirm the appointment of Annabelle Howell as the first Young Ambassador for the only organisation representing the interests of British beef farmers. Born…


February 26, 2024 BROGHER TRUMPED THE SALE WHILST KILLADEAS TREVOR TOPPED THE SHOW

Yet again the commercial demand for Charolais cattle was evident, this time it was at the early annual spring sale at Swatragh on 23 February 2024. 19 bulls sold to…


February 21, 2024 2024 Genetic Improvement Awards

The prestigious Harman Genetic Improvement Awards were presented by award founder Mr Ben Harman at Geticalbraith Stirling Bull Sales on Monday 19th February 2024. Congratulations to all the regional winners:Wales…


February 20, 2024 NEW BREED RECORD SET BY COMMERCIAL CONFIDENCE IN CHAROLAIS

The strong demand and buoyant trade for Charolais and Charolais cross store cattle saw commercial farmers further invest in the breed which achieved an astonishing sale average and new breed…


December 22, 2023 CHAROLAIS CATCH-UP

Click the image below to read the latest news from the British Charolais Cattle Society Click here to download a copy of the Charolais Catch-up December 2023


November 22, 2023 STARS OF THE FUTURE 2023

STARS OF THE FUTURE CONFIRM CHAROLAIS BREED IS UNIQUE On Saturday 11 November 2023, ten breeds consisting of more than 400 calves competed in the annual Stars of the Future…


November 21, 2023 Key Appointment for the British Charolais Cattle Society

Appointment of highly respected industry figure in newly created position for the next stage of the Charolais breed development Bringing with her an in-depth knowledge of the pedigree cattle sector,…


November 20, 2023 GRETNAHOUSE DISPERSAL – 18 NOVEMBER 2023

Gretnahouse Tequila slams female breed record at Gretnahouse Dispersal Gretnahouse Tequila at 50,000gns, slammed the female breed record price of 27,000gns held by Decrespigny Debutante since 1989 and set a…


November 9, 2023 Welshpool Sale 9th November 2023

Trent and Tattoo Break Record for Joint Top Price Judge: Andrew Clark Shadow Judge: Eva Jones A bright autumn day kicked off the annual Show and Sale at Welshpool Livestock…


August 9, 2023 Welsh & Borders National Show – 5th August 2023

Judge: Mr Will Short, Woodpark Charolais  Despite an incredibly wet day, a strong display of Charolais cattle turned out to compete in the Welsh & Borders National, under the watchful…


August 1, 2023 Charolais Youth Stock Judging Final 2023

The Charolais Youth Stock Judging Final 2023 was a great success thanks to the kindness and hard work of our hosts, Peter and Sheelagh Donger, the Donger family, and their…


July 24, 2023 Royal Welsh Show 24th July 2023

Rapunzel Towers Above at the Royal Welsh Show Judge: David Barker, Caylers Charolais Despite grey skies, the Charolais breed shined bright at the Royal Welsh Show 24th July 2023, with…


July 14, 2023 Great Yorkshire Show 11th-14th July 2023

Sweetpea Blossoms at the Great Yorkshire Show Judge: Mr Colin Wight, Carwood Herd, Biggar Charolais Breeders gathered for a cooler return to the Great Yorkshire Show, for the Charolais National…


July 4, 2023 Royal Highland Show 22nd-25th June 2023

Thor Hammers The Highland Show Judge: R A Owen, Trefaldwyn Herd, Welshpool The sun was shining over Edinburgh as Charolais breeders once again flocked to the Royal Highland Show over…


May 16, 2023 Carlisle Sale 12th-13th May 2023

Caylers Commands Top Price At Carlisle Judge: Avril AitkenShadow Judge: Harry Stobart The Charolais Spring sale season drew to a close with Harrison & Hetherington’s annual Spring Show & Sale…


May 16, 2023 Balmoral Show 10th-13th May 2023

Success For Sandy at Balmoral Judge: Murray Lyle The show season kicked off with a strong showing for Charolais at Balmoral over the course of 10th-13th May. Judging the Charolais…


May 3, 2023 Stirling Sale 30th April-1st May 2023

Midshield is Superior at Stirling Judge: Louise McArthurShadow Judge: Charlotte Hitchen Charolais bulls once again returned to United Auctions, Stirling for the May Stirling Bull Sales over the course of…


May 3, 2023 Welshpool Sale 29th April 2023

Tonka Tops Welshpool Sale Judge: Robert McWilliamsShadow Judge: Guto Owen The Spring sale season was in full swing as Charolais animals returned to Welshpool for their annual sale on Saturday…


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