Breed Society Focus - Limousin

In 2022 the British Limousin Cattle Society celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Limousin breed in the UK with a series of events - a golden celebration of these golden-red cattle which first came to the UK from France in 1971.

The Limousin breed has firmly established itself at the forefront of the British beef industry with almost 3,000 breeder members registering 18,000 pedigree calves and generating sales of over £6 million per annum. As such, the high-profile 50th Anniversary is sure to draw a large crowd and attract significant media interest throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you – all are very welcome!

Kicking off the extended Anniversary Weekend on the Thursday is the much-anticipated Open Day at Whinfellpark near Penrith with the opportunity to look round some tremendous cattle and enjoy what is on offer in terms of hospitality, stockjudging, trade stands and farm tours courtesy of Messrs Jenkinson. One not to be missed!

400+ entries are anticipated for a twoday spectacle of Limousin pedigree and commercial livestock being shown at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, home of Society auctioneers Harrison & Hetherington. • Significant prize fund; special commemorative trophies • Entries close Friday 3rd June • International judging line-up: Christian

Laloi (France), Paul Sykes (Ireland),

Louise Forsyth (Scotland) and Jim Quail (Northern Ireland) Trueman Euphonium Overall Pedigree Champion National Limousin Show 2011

Black Beauty Overall Commercial Champion National Limousin Show 2016

Entries are already being taken for this special pedigree sale at Carlisle under Premier Society Sale Rules designed as a one-off celebration of the breed. A limited number of unique lots will be on offer pre-selected by a committee and/or ballot. Closing date Fri 6th May.

Whilst Limousin cattle will always be the focus, let’s not forget the importance of a great social occasion and bringing like-minded people together from the four home countries as well as Ireland, France and beyond. An Exhibitor Dinner and Anniversary Supper are being held in a specially-erected marquee at Borderway. Some free tickets come as part of the exhibitor entry fee whilst further tickets can be pre-ordered for both meals. • Exhibitor Dinner (Thurs 28th July) • Anniversary Supper (Fri 29th July) • Charity auction of Golden Bull

Each of the nine Regional Limousin Clubs will put forward an overall commercial and pedigree herd winner to go forward to a national judge-off in the autumn. The pedigree and commercial judges are Jim Scott (Ardigon Herd) & Peter Alexander (Mains of Mause) respectively. A gala awards presentation evening is planned for Friday 14th October, the eve of the Carlisle October Bull Sale.

2011 National Herd Competition Winner Craig Ridley (Haltcliffe) pictured with judge Sam Coleman

Full details including entry schedule and order forms can be found on the 50th Anniversary page on www.limousin.co.uk

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