04/04/05
Demand for quality was the order of the day at the
Spring sale of Belgian Blues at Dungannon on Saturday 2nd April
2005.
Chatham Vincent
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The sale topped at 3500 gns with 'Chatham Vincent',
by 'Lenborough Oliver' out of 'Chatham Maud' from
regular consignor Messrs
J M Morrison and Son, find a new home with E Smith, Ballygarley. 'Glenall
Victor', by 'Lochside Prince' out of 'Reinbeck
Rebonnie', followed close behind at 3000gns from Trevor Funston
being sold to A Morrison, Armagh.
Judge, Mel Lucas, Sevenmile Straight, Antrim had presented before
him a quality entry. His Male and Overall Champion was 'ErneRoyal
Victor', by 'Gib Van Het Negenbond' out of 'Reinbeck
Ophelia' bred and exhibited by Ian Irwin, Ballinamallard,
Co Fermanagh. The Reserve going to the Female Champion 'Droit
Venus', by 'Tintin De My, out of 'Woodview Serena' bred
and exhibited by Richard Mowbray, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone.
Auctioneer, Trevor Wylie commented that animals combining style
and correctness with quality were being highly sought after.
The Northern Ireland Belgian Blue Club are indebted to “Provita
Animal Health” for their generous sponsorship of the show
and sale.”
Averages
15 (14) Pedigree bulls £2208 (£2433.74)
3 (3) cows £ 1172 (£1004.50)
Leading Prices
Males
Lot 22 Chatham Vincent 3500gns
Lot 23 Glenall Victor 3000gns
Lot 2 Chatham United 2 2400gns
Lot 26 Omorga Viscount 2400gns
Lot 24 Chatham Veteran 2300gns
Lot 4 Ballygrange Viper 2000gns
Lot 25 Hillview Victor 2000gns
Lot 27 Knockagh Viceroy 2000gns
Females
Lot 32 Droit Venus 1500gns
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