Pedigree cattle breeders across the country are preparing for some of the biggest pedigree cattle sales of the year, which are scheduled to take place this weekend.
Carrick Centenary Show and Sale
On Friday 23 October, the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society will host a milestone show and sale at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon to celebrate 100 years in operation.
Almost 100 pedigree bulls and heifers are entered for the event, which will be followed by an open forum discussion chaired by editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Adam Woods.
Judging will get underway at 3.30pm with the sale taking place at 5.30pm, ringside and online through MartBids.
Premier Simmental Show and Sale
For most Simmental breeders, Saturday’s Premier show and sale at Roscommon Mart is the pinnacle event of the year. Catalogued for this year’s event are 45 bulls and 78 heifers, including drafts from the Coose and Clonagh herds.
Ringside and online through MartEye, the sale will kick off at noon, which will follow the pre-sale show at 8am.
Premier Aubrac Show and Sale
Also taking place on Saturday, is the Irish Aubrac Cattle Society autumn show and sale, featuring 14 bulls and 43 heifers.
As always, the venue for this year’s event is Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, with bidding ringside and online through LSL, commencing at noon.
Irish Aberdeen Angus Calf Show
Hosting its National calf show at Mid-Tipp Mart, Thurles, on Saturday is the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association. It promises to be a real spectacle, with judging commencing at 11am.
Premier Limousin Show and Sale
Finally, on Monday 26 October, the Irish Limousin Cattle Society will stage its annual Premier show and sale in Central Auctions, Roscrea.
A key event in Limousin breeders’ calendars, this year’s sale comprises 102 bulls and 30 heifers.
The show of heifers will take centre stage on Sunday at 6.30pm, with the show of bulls taking place on Monday at 8.30am, followed by the sale at 12.30pm.
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