The UK breed record for Simmentals was smashed to smithereens this afternoon (Monday 18th February) at the Stirling Bull Sales by a whopping 45,000gns (equivalent to £47,250) price tag.
The senior and overall champion bull Bel Dhu Capercaillie (lot 147) from consignor WG MacPherson of Blackford Farm, Croy, Invernessshire was sold to Simmental Judge Iain Green in partnership with Andrew Anderson of Smallburn Farms, Elgin by auctioneer and Executive Chairman David Leggat.
It took around three minutes for the UK record of 22,000gns (set three times previously for Omorga Samson, Dirnanean Typhoon and Dirnanean Bradley) to be eclipsed in a packed sale ring, which drew gasps and applause.
Photo credit: MacGregor Photography.
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For further information
United Auctions – Jenny Kumar of JK Consultancy on 07989 55719 / jenny@jkconsultancy.com
British Simmental Cattle Society – Neil Shand, Breed Secretary on 0771 3158036 or neil@britishsimmental.co.uk
