There was strong demand for pedigree cattle at Ballymena Livestock Mart’s annual Limousin Autumn Show and Sale on Friday 23 October.
Cavan native Eddie Lynch judged the pre-sale show.
Derek Frew’s Randalstown herd had a night to remember with Frewstown Almighty leading the charge in the showring, being crowned overall champion.
He later sold for 7,200gns.
Hot on his heels was Mossbrook Abendigo, exhibited by David Campbell, Magherafelt. He took reserve champion in the presale show and sold for 8,000gns.
Topping the trade was a trio of bulls which each made 9,200gns.
Glenmarshal Vamp, bred by Trevor Shields, Kilkeel, Co. Down was the first to hit the top price, followed by Ballyrobin Alfie and Ballyrobbin Armani from Joan Gilliland and Kim Montgomery, Muckamore, Co. Antrim.
Other leading prices included the 8,200gns achieved by Mullantain Amadeus from R Millar, Cookstown and 6,800gns realised by Cuilcagh Alto, exhibited by Connor and Elaine McBarron from Lisbellaw, Co Fermanagh.
Rathkeeland Virille from the Crawford family, Maguiresbridge, was Eddie Lynch’s pick of the females in the presale show.
After standing female champion, she went on to sell for the highest female price on the night of 6,200gns.
Overall, 20 bulls sold to an average price of £6,273 with three breeding females selling to an average of £4,733.
