Strong trade for Norbreck Genetics progeny at Carlisle

Beef breeders from all over the UK headed to Harrison and Hetherington Auction in Carlisle for the eagerly anticipated Ridge Dean Belgian Blue sale. Included in the consignment were youngstock by Tamhorn Sumo and Dafydd D'Ochain.

Tamhorn Sumo daughter tops Wilde about blue's sale

Top price was for a daughter of the Norbreck Genetics sire Tamhorn Sumo. Selling at 10,500gns Ridge Dean Another Bluey ET was a very stylish dark blue heifer born April 2005. Out of a Ridge Dean Navette bred daughter Ridge Dean Vernonique, she was purchased by CR Raine & Sons for their Bluegrass herd based at Barnard Castle, Co.Durham.

         Sold for 10,500gns

Consistent quality and high prices for Dafydd D'Ochain stock

With 26 lots for sale by Dafydd D'Ochain there were two noticeable features: the stock were all young - with 16 being calves. The second being the consistent quality in which they turned out - lot after lot. Philip Halhead from  Norbreck Genetics said

"This is the largest consignment of Dafydd D'Ochain stock at auction and it is impressive to see such a strong group of progeny in one place. Breeders can be satisfied that Dafydd D'Ochain breeds consistently well"

This was something also reflected in the prices! 24 lots by Dafydd D'Ochain averaged 3,255 gns, but the best selling were undoubltedly the spring born calves with three and four month old Dafydd D'Ochain calves averaging 3,462 gns (£3,635)

Selling at  7,500gns and only 16 weeks old

In the section of calves with recipients it was the stylish Ridge Dean Brandy that drew a large amount of interest. She is a four month old heifer by Dafydd D’Ochain and out of a Jessie daughter Ridge Dean Valentine. Brandy set sail for her new home in Northern Ireland having being bought by Belgian Blue enthusiast J Annett of Kilkeel, Co.Down.for 7,500gns. 

Ridge Dean Bubbles a young heifer born at the end of March was bought for 6,000gns - the fourth highest price in the sale. She is another daughter of Dafydd out of Valentine cow and attracted strong interest with her balance and exceptional length.

The third calf with the same pedigree drew in the next price tag of 5,700gns. Ridge Dean Bodacia, a three month old heifer calf was purchased by Andrew Price for this Bedgebury herd based at Maidstone, Kent.

Leading the recipient carrying embryos was 2,600gns for the mating Dafydd D’Ochain and Ridge Dean Jessie, this being the last opportunity to acquire some of the Jessie line. Successful buyers were AH & H Cole for the Castleton herd in Pembroke.