Author name: Nevan McKiernan

Nevan McKiernan

‘Exceptional Standard’ at National Charolais Calf Show

Charolais calves from all over Ireland travelled to Elphin last Saturday to compete in this year’s National Calf Show. Over 200 entries battled it out in twenty-two classes, all looking to claim one of the six National Championships up for grabs. Scottish Judges Matthew Milne of the Elgin herd and Allen Drysdale of the Glenericht […]

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UPCOMING CHAROLAIS CROSS SHOWS & SALES SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY

The Irish Charolais Cattle Society will be sponsoring Charolais Cross Shows and Sales at the following Marts over the coming weeks. Please contact your local Mart for class details. Mayo – Sligo Mart – Monday September 5th Milford Mart – Saturday September 10th Kilfenora Mart – Monday September 12th (weanling bulls) Tuam Mart – Monday

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CHAROLAIS CROSS SALERS – THE PERFECT SUCKLER SYSTEM

For years now farmers have been talking about the perfect suckling system. Finding the balance between quality, efficiency, performance, and profitability isn’t always easy. One cross that dose seem to be ticking all the boxes is the Charolais Cross Salers. Not far from Borrisokane in County Tipperary, Robert Harding farms full time. He runs approximately

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