Ballymena Simmental sale reaches ceiling of 3,000gns

Kilbride Farm topped the trade at the recent Northern Ireland Simmental club sale in Ballymena.

Shane Murphy

2 June 2016

Ballymena Simmental sale reaches ceiling of 3,000gns

Male and supreme overall champion was Ranfurly Fendt sold for 2,700gns. Jonny Hazelton is pictured with judge Paul McDonald, Tempo.

Norman Robson exhibited the first prize winning Kilbride Farm Gleno sold for a top price of 3,000gns. He was congratulated by Paul McDonald, judge.

Female Champion was Cleenagh Gem sold for 2,700gns by Adrian Richardson, Maguiresbridge. Included is judge Paul McDonald, Tempo.

By Shane Murphy on 02 June 2016

Norman Robson exhibited the first prize winning Kilbride Farm Gleno sold for a top price of 3,000gns. He was congratulated by Paul McDonald, judge.

Kilbride Farm topped the trade at the recent Northern Ireland Simmental club sale in Ballymena.

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