Foxhillfarm Tequilla. Photo: The British Limousin Cattle Society
A Laois breeder took home the top prized female heifer at The British Limousin Cattle Society annual show and sale in Carlisle.
The early spring sale took place on February 9 and 10 and 150 bulls and 39 heifers were entered for the event in total. Eighty-six bulls sold to an average of €11,237.47 while 21 heifers averaged €3,896.30.
Ballyfin based suckler farmer Garrett Behan paid €14,396.65 for a September 2022-born heifer Foxhillfarm Tequilla.
Foxhillfarm Tequilla was first in the ring and she secured the top priced female for 13,000gns.
An Ampertaine Foreman daughter she is bred from Foxhillfarm Mammamia. Tequillas grandam is the 125,000gns Glenrock Illusion.
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