Aughalion Prince, which sold for the top price of €14,000. \ Alfie Shaw
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society moved its early spring premier sale to Elphin Mart from the regular Roscrea location this year to entice more Northern Ireland buyers to the sale and it worked out well, with 22% (eight) of all bulls sold heading north.
A further six bulls headed to mainland Britain, meaning almost 38% of bulls sold were exported.
One of the bulls heading across the water is the sale leader Aughalion Prince ET, which sold for €14,000.
Top-priced bull Aughalion Prince on sale day with Patrick Clerkin and Elanor Reilly. \ Alfie Shaw
Image source: North Eastern Limousin Club Facebook
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society (ILCS) has announced the appointment of Ronan Murphy as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
The role of CEO is a new position created within the society which was opened up for contention following the stepping down of Paul Sykes who held the role of secretary within the society.
Coming from a experienced background in the world of business and having a masters degree in animal science from University College Dublin (UCD), Murphy has previously been the CEO of Horse Sport Ireland.
He also previously held the position of CEO of Weatherbys Ireland where he served on the board of four of Weatherbys’ companies with direct responsibility for Weatherbys Thoroughbred stud book business in Ireland and the UK.
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Concern over a new 40-day export residency rule for livestock going to Great Britain (GB) has been raised by mart managers and breed societies.
The post-Brexit rule set by UK authorities outlines that EU-origin cattle must be certified as having remained for 40 days on the holding of origin before import into GB.
Vendors are having to maintain animals on behalf of GB purchasers for 40 days post-sale.
While trade between the Republic and Northern Ireland is unaffected due to the NI Protocol, marts and breed societies say the rule is having “a major impact” on pedigree and commercial sales with fears it will “prevent” GB buyers attending Irish sales.