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news / commercial herds /Commercial Herd Articles Limousin cross-bred females put back to the Limousin bull fit the bill for the low cost-low risk system run by Northumberland farmer Richard Thornton. The Hodgson family were among the first hill farmers in Cumbria to invest in a Limousin bull almost 25 years ago and have remained convinced of the breed's dual role as a terminal sire and a female producer. Brigadier Christopher Dunphie admits that he almost had a heart attack in Perth auction mart in November, while selling his Limousin cross cattle. County Armagh suckler herd owners Thomas and Matthew Harrison who farm on the edge of the River Bann near Portadown, have put their faith in Limousin bloodlines to produce quality cattle. It takes experience, dedication and determination to successfully manage a 330-cow suckler herd completely on your own - qualities which Liz Galloway from Lochlyoch, Biggar, has undoubtedly been gifted with. The demand by butchers for the consistent quality of Limousin sired cattle convinced the Cornthwaite Family that they should concentrate on breeding Limousins at Balgray Farms, A Cumbrian marginal farm run by brothers John and David Little produces a year-round supply of quality Limousin butchers' beef. From new technolgy to beef - Martin and Paul Dawes favour the Limousin for conformation, flexibility and profitability in their cattle enterprise. Finishing up to 450 beef cattle a year is one way the Harryman family can make the most of their Less Favoured Area farm in the Lake District. Outwintered Limousin cross suckler cows hold their flesh well, withstand the weather and are long lasting and good mothers say Northern Ireland producers Richard and Leslie Allison. |
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