Norbreck Genetics

LATEST NEWs

SEMEX BEEF catalogue now out!
06Dec

SEMEX BEEF catalogue now out!

The latest catalogue for the Semex beef sires is now available, featuring a full compliment of Norbreck sires. With various…

New Beef Shorthorn sires join the line up
01Dec

New Beef Shorthorn sires join the line up

Adding to our Beef Shorthorn sire line up are two new exciting sires from the Hannington herd. Jam packed with…

New Brontemoor Limousin joins the stud
19Jul

New Brontemoor Limousin joins the stud

The latest Limousin bull to join the Norbreck stud line up is Brontemoor Sonofgod. Purchased for 18,000gns in Carlisle, this…

Norbreck heifers for sale in Carlisle
04May

Norbreck heifers for sale in Carlisle

The Norbreck team are delighted to put forward three outcross bloodline heifers imported from Andre Willem’s noted herd in Belgium.…

Black Lightning joins Norbreck line up
03May

Black Lightning joins Norbreck line up

The latest Angus sire to join the Norbreck line up is the incredibly exciting top carcass trait bull, Netherton Black…

Farewell to a Blue legend
17Mar

Farewell to a Blue legend

It is with a deep sense of loss we announce the recent passing of Monsieur Leo Cassart resident at Ochain…

Red is the new Blue!
09Mar

Red is the new Blue!

One of the most exciting new additions to join the Norbreck Blue line up, Iz Priceless is something you can’t…

Sexed semen now available from Panther
30Jan

Sexed semen now available from Panther

Having purchased Brennand Panther purchased for 18,000gns in May 2022 we are delighted to now be able to offer sexed…

Judging duties at the English Winter Fair
22Nov

Judging duties at the English Winter Fair

Congratulations to the team at The English Winter Fair at the weekend on putting on a great show of stock…

New Welsh Black boy on the blocks
10Nov

New Welsh Black boy on the blocks

Introducing our new Welsh Black sire, Machreth Simon 11th. If you’re looking for guaranteed easy calving and premium for native…

Huntershall Rosco joins the Limousin line up
11Oct

Huntershall Rosco joins the Limousin line up

We are delighted to be able offer a new and exciting Limousin sire in the form of Huntershall Rosco. Working…

Impressive additions to Angus line up
27Jun

Impressive additions to Angus line up

Reinforcing the need for quality Aberdeen-Angus genetics to suit our dairy-beef customers, Norbreck Genetics is delighted to announce the arrival…

Brennand Panther joins Norbreck Genetics
17May

Brennand Panther joins Norbreck Genetics

After waiting some four years to find exactly the right bull to join the Norbeck portfolio of bulls, we are…

Norbreck launches new clothing to support Doddie Weir Foundation
07Apr

Norbreck launches new clothing to support Doddie Weir Foundation

We’re delighted to announce this month that Norbeck Genetics has reaffirmed its commitment to the Doddie Weir Foundation and Motor…

Celebrating International Women’s Day
08Mar

Celebrating International Women’s Day

On such an important day for women across the world, here at Norbreck Farm and through Norbreck Genetics, we’re incredibly…

Empire Strikes Back with a flying trade in Carlisle
06Feb

Empire Strikes Back with a flying trade in Carlisle

The Annual first sale of the year for the British Blue Cattle Society was held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle on…

Bull Power: New Blue bull Iz Pick Me joins the stud
20Dec

Bull Power: New Blue bull Iz Pick Me joins the stud

The latest British Blue to join the Norbreck sire team is an exciting son of Round Hill Ice, one of…

Norbreck sired cattle in hot demand in Carlisle
14Oct

Norbreck sired cattle in hot demand in Carlisle

A much-admired daughter of Norbreck marketed bull Clinton Du Falgi sold at 5600gns topping the Carlisle multi pedigree beef day…

Bull Power: Tomschoice Poseidon
01Oct

Bull Power: Tomschoice Poseidon

Joining our sire line up this month is an exciting Limousin sire, Tomschoice Poseidon. By Kaprico Eravelle, a son of…

Add a little Polar to your dairy programme
30Jul

Add a little Polar to your dairy programme

The latest British Blue to join the Norbreck line up is Oak Tree Polar. This all white son of the…

New Semex catalogue available now
04Jul

New Semex catalogue available now

The new Semex Beef catalogue has landed……take a look through now and let our team know your latest requirements to…

School trip for Norbreck dairy calves
24Jun

School trip for Norbreck dairy calves

Having been involved with the hugely successful LEAF initiative, Face Time a Farmer, the Norbreck Farm dairy team decided to…

Blues set new breed record in Carlisle at 30,000gns
18May

Blues set new breed record in Carlisle at 30,000gns

What a fantastic two days at the May sale of British Blues at H&H Carlisle, a sale truly cementing the…

Bull power: Astrics JJ son joins the team
09Mar

Bull power: Astrics JJ son joins the team

Saturday’s Society sale at Shrewsbury saw an old favourite of the Norbreck team hit the headlines as Astrics JJ sired…

New Blonde bull for Norbreck team
08Mar

New Blonde bull for Norbreck team

Its a change of colour for us this week as we have added to our sire line up with a…

Norbreck Genetics supports MND foundation to the tune of £4000
18Feb

Norbreck Genetics supports MND foundation to the tune of £4000

Following the successful launch of the Doddie Weir inspired Norbreck Genetics hoodies last winter, the Norbreck team are delighted to…

Norbreck Genetics hits the mark for Tesco Integrated Beef Scheme requirements
16Feb

Norbreck Genetics hits the mark for Tesco Integrated Beef Scheme requirements

The Norbreck Genetics and Semex Beef UK teams are pleased to announce that four bulls from their superior line up…

Two new Aberdeen-Angus bulls join the line up
10Feb

Two new Aberdeen-Angus bulls join the line up

This week sees the addition of two new exciting Aberdeen-Angus sires to the Norbreck sire line up. Both with excellent…

January Blues give cause for optimism
25Jan

January Blues give cause for optimism

Pedigree Blue sales have kicked off with great gusto this year with trade at Carlisle being strong, particularly for progeny…

Riverlands Rarebit joins the Longhorn portfolio
21Dec

Riverlands Rarebit joins the Longhorn portfolio

Adding to a growing demand for Longhorn genetics, thanks to The Buitelaar Group having secured a market for Longhorn calves from…

Five Blue bulls leave UK ahead of Brexit
10Dec

Five Blue bulls leave UK ahead of Brexit

This month sees the arrival of five British Blue bulls to the Semex Bull Stud in Hungary, representing a significant…

Norbreck Genetics launches new clothing range alongside Doddie Weir foundation
30Nov

Norbreck Genetics launches new clothing range alongside Doddie Weir foundation

Leading beef and dairy genetics company, Norbreck Genetics, has teamed up with former Rugby Union player and Motor Neurone Disease…

Norbreck Genetics present at The Semex International Distributors conference
10Nov

Norbreck Genetics present at The Semex International Distributors conference

This week see’s Norbreck Genetics’ director Philip Halhead present at The Semex International Distributors conference where he will be discussing…

Bull Power: Borewell Elton V161
07Oct

Bull Power: Borewell Elton V161

Here’s the new Aberdeen-Angus lad to hit the block in the Norbreck portfolio; Borewell Elton V161. Having been greatly impressed…

Bull Power: Pedro joins the Charolais line up
29Sep

Bull Power: Pedro joins the Charolais line up

A Charolais bull designed for the dairy sector, we’re pleased to announce the arrival of Millbridge Pedro to our Norbreck…

Selecting the next generation
15Aug

Selecting the next generation

The importance of bull selection here at Norbreck Genetics is the most critical piece of a very complex jigsaw that…

Bull Power: Strawberry Field Northstar
23Jul

Bull Power: Strawberry Field Northstar

Northstar is possibly one of the best British Blue bulls added to the stud in more than 25 years, comments…

Bull Power: Easy calving Angus week
09Jul

Bull Power: Easy calving Angus week

We’ve brought you a run of new Blue bulls recently, so we thought it was time to focus on the…

New Semex Beef catalogue launched
01Jul

New Semex Beef catalogue launched

This week sees the launch of Semex UK’s beef sires catalogue, featuring a fantastic line up of beef sires including…

Bull Power: Tattoo
29Jun

Bull Power: Tattoo

Here’s a look at the new kid on the block at Norbreck Genetics – if you’re looking for phenomenal fleshing…