February 10, 2017 Charolais – King Of The Terminal Sires
The suckler system at Wester Rarichie featuring Stabilisers and Charolais was recently highlighted when hosting a workshop entitled ‘Profitable Breeding for the Future’ by SRUC. The event was held at…
February 9, 2017 Welshpool Charolais sell to 5,500gns
Charolais bulls met a strong commercial demand at Welshpool on Thursday 9 February, topping at 5,500gns with 18 bulls selling at an average of £3675 – up £225 on the…
February 1, 2017 Northern Ireland Sweep the Board at the Charolais Youth National Stockjudging Final
52 finalists from throughout the UK came to the Livestock Event at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Wednesday 6 July to compete in the Charolais Youth Stock Judging…
January 26, 2017 Farm Feature – Alan Meston, Chapelton
Alan Meston, Chapelton, Stonehaven Spinning plates comes to mind when you visit at the finishing operation run by Alan Meston at Chapelton Farm, Stonehaven just south of Aberdeen where last…
January 18, 2017 Results from the Charolais Bull Requirements Survey
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Charolais Bull Requirements Survey and we are pleased to announce that the draw winner’s Charolais jacket is on it’s…
January 4, 2017 Free Workshops will Highlight Role of EBVs in Bull Selection Process
A series of free practical workshops to assist beef producers to select the most efficient and profitable breeding lines are being held across Scotland presented by SAC through Farm Advisory…
December 21, 2016 Charolais crosses meeting market specifications at Gwythrian
Taking a strategic approach to nutrition and management The Williams family has focused on exploiting Charolais cross efficiency for over 40 years. Taking a strategic approach to nutrition and management…
December 2, 2016 Livescot 2016
Overall Champion at Livescot 2016 was Honey Dime from Wilson Peters who went on to sell for £4900 to B & T Kitson, North Yorkshire. Winner of Class 5 –…
November 23, 2016 English Winter Fair – Bingley Hall
Pedigree Calf Show CHAROLAIS Judge: Mr D Wyllie, Edingale, Tamworth, Staffordshire The following classes are kindly sponsored by Rumenco Ltd & Nettex Class 85/86 Bull Calf born between 1st August…
November 22, 2016 Charolais take centre stage at Beef N.I. Expo
Welshman Arwel Owen placed the strong line-up of Charolais at the Pedigree Calf Fair. Senior champion was Coolnaslee Lucybella, a December 2015 Goldstar Hugo daughter bred by Gilbert Crawford, Maghera,…
November 18, 2016 Carlisle Charolais peak at 6,000gns
Charolais bulls sold to a top of 6,000gns in Borderway Mart, Carlisle on Friday 18 November at the breed society’s sale. Leader at 6,000gns was the reserve male champion, Vexour…
November 14, 2016 Stars of the Future Show 2016
Charolais – Judge – Mr John Campbell SENIOR FEMALE CHAMPION Falleninch Lottie RESERVE FEMALE Falleninch Lucy SENIOR MALE CHAMPION Carwood Leo RESERVE MALE Teiglum Legend SENIOR CHAMPION Falleninch Lottie RESERVE…
November 11, 2016 Increased Demand for Charolais in Welshpool
More Charolais bulls were sold for a higher average price in Welshpool on Thursday 10th November than at the corresponding sale in the previous year. At the end of the…
November 10, 2016 Welshpool 10th November 2016 – Show Results
Judge: Harvey Wood, Aldbrough, Hull Supreme Champion Gerwyn Jones – Graiggoch Lad ET – s. Barnsford Ferny Reserve Supreme Champion Waldencourt Charolais – Waldencourt Legacy – s. Esperanto Class One…
November 9, 2016 Sackville herd wins Improved Herd Award for the Charolais breed
The Sackville herd, owned by father and son team Brian and Peter Heath from Hartfield in East Sussex, has been recognised by AHDB Beef & Lamb as the Most Improved…
November 7, 2016 Commerical Demand for Charolais Calves & Store Cattle
The fallacy that Charolais bred cattle cannot meet the current supermarket requirements has been well and truly exposed by the price and demand for Charolais calves and store cattle at…
November 7, 2016 Dungannon Charolais sell to 5,100gns
Charolais cattle sold to a top price of 5,100gns at the Northern Ireland Charolais Club sale held in Dungannon on Friday 4th November. There were 27 bulls sold to an…
November 4, 2016 Dungannon 4 November 2016
Show Results Class 1 – Bulls born on or between 17/02/2015 & 04/04/2015 1st – J Smyth – Bessiebell Luigi – s. Alwent Goldbar 2nd – O’Kane Bros – Ovill…
November 2, 2016 Borderway Agri Expo 2016
RESULTS RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION, OVERALL RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER & CONTINENTAL HEIFER CLASS WINNER 1st – Wilson Peters – Honey Dime RESERVE…
October 25, 2016 Northern Ireland Charolais Club suckled calf competition results
Ballymena Charolais Suckled Calf Competition– judged by Alan Farlow Champion: McAfee Bros, Bushmills Reserve Champion: McAfee Bros, Bushmills Male Calf born in 2016 1st Robert Workman, Kilwaughter 310kg £1000 2nd…