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This year’s British Limousin Cattle Society autumn premier sale took place in Carlisle on Saturday, with prices topping at 35,000gns.
Securing the top price was Northern Ireland-bred bull Ampertaine Punch.
Bred by well-known exhibitor James McCay, this is the second year in a row that the Ampertaine herd has topped the sale.
Homebred on both sides, Punch is the first son to be sold by the 35,000gns Carlisle supreme champion Ampertaine Majestic and dam Ampertaine Millie.
Securing the high seller was Messers Boden and Davies of the Sportsman herd.
Exceptional day
It proved quite an exceptional day for Mr McKay, who sold his three bulls to average an impressive £16,730.
Punch was one of six bulls which broke the five-figure mark in what can be described as a relatively good day for the breed considering the ongoing restrictions no doubt having an effect on the numbers of purchasers present.
In total, 61 bulls sold to average £6,683, up £858 on the year.
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