UNITED Auctions’ (UA’s) May Multi-breed Show and Sale returns this year with a strong line-up of 212 pedigree bulls and females.
The annual event takes place on Monday 6th May 2013 at the Stirling Agricultural Centre, the HQ of Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers.
And its compact format, in which pedigree cattle are shown and sold in one day, has real appeal to customers at this busy time of year.
It is run in conjunction with a commercial beef breeding sale, which includes 500 store cattle and a show and sale of Simmental cross females.
The pedigree show will be judged by three young judges from the next generation of pedigree cattle breeders.
While Stuart Barclay from Aberdeen, John Barlow from Leyland and Michael Norman from Carlisle have experience at summer shows, this will be their first appearance at an official Bull Sale.
For the second year running, the event has been selected to stage a sale of Longhorns, one of the UK’s most ancient breeds.
It also welcomes a new sponsor – Hendricks Insurance, who relocated its headquarters to the centre in January this year. The company, which specialises in farming and estate policies, will have a presence on the day with director, Ritchie Sherret, presenting a prize at the show.
Said David Leggat, executive chair of UA: “It’s a real pleasure to see the younger generation of judges making their mark at an official bull sale and we’re delighted to host the Longhorns’ sale for the second, consecutive year.
“The compact structure of the event with the accompanying commercial sale makes for a busy day with something for everyone.”
The Charolais, Simmental, Limousin, Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Longhorn breeds are all sold under the auspices of their respective breed societies.
Full catalogue details for the Sales are available on the pedigree page of UA’s website along with access to the sale ring’s live webcam. And UA’s Facebook page will share as-it-happens news and updates. Opportunities for photographs are available from Sunday 5th May.
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Issued on behalf of United Auctions by JK Consultancy. For further information, please contact: Jenny Kumar on 07989 557198 or email jenny@jkconsultancy.com
Notes to editors:
Judges
Charolais – Stuart Barclay, South Road, INSCH AB52 6XF
Simmental – John Barlow, Four Oaks, Ulnes, Walton Lane, LEYLAND PR26 8LT
Limousin – Michael Norman, Little Orton Farm, Little Orton, CARLISLE CA5 6EP
Aberdeen Angus – Stuart Barclay, South Road, INSCH AB52 6XF
Show and sale programme
| Sunday 5 May | |
| 12 noon | Charolais inspection |
| 1 pm | Simmental inspection |
| 2 pm | Limousin inspection |
| 3 pm | Aberdeen Angus inspection |
| 3.30 pm | Beef Shorthorn inspection |
| Monday 6 May | |
| 8 am | Show of Charolais bulls followed by Simmental bulls, Limousin bulls & Aberdeen Angus bulls |
| 11.30 am | Sale of Longhorn bull (1) & females (7) followed by Salers bulls (5), British Blue bull (1) |
| Collection of leather halter & neck straps | |
| 12 noon | Sale of Charolais bulls (47) followed by Simmental bulls (50) & female (1), Limousin bulls (60), Aberdeen Angus bulls (31) and Beef Shorthorn bulls (5) |
About United Auctions – www.uagroup.co.uk
United Auctions (UA) are Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists and operate a network of different auction markets across Scotland, including Stirling, Huntly, Lairg, Dalmally, Tiree, Islay, South Uist and an area office and lairage facility at Oban. The company conducts auctions of both commercial and pedigree livestock, including the world-famous Stirling Bull Sales (previously known as the Perth Bull Sales) and provides farm-to-farm and farm-to-abattoir procurement services.
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