Kilrea venue for Holstein bull sale on Tuesday 3rd March

Holstein Northern Ireland’s annual spring show and sale of pedigree bulls takes place at Kilrea Mart on Tuesday, 3rd March.

Auctioneer Mark Stewart from HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd, has confirmed that the catalogue features an entry of 17 bulls from leading herds, Inch (2), Prehen (8) and Relough (7).

Holstein NI secretary John Martin MBE, discusses sponsorship of the Kilrea bull sale with sponsor, Gareth Bell, Genus ABS. Picture: Mullagh Photography

placeholder image — Holstein NI secretary John Martin MBE, discusses sponsorship of the Kilrea bull sale with sponsor, Gareth Bell, Genus ABS. Picture: Mullagh Photography

The pre-sale show, generously sponsored by Genus ABS will commence at 11.00am, followed by the sale at noon (approx).

The bulls on offer range in age from July 2024 to February 2025, and boast GPLI values to £572 and PLI values up to £596. They are bred from proven cow families with dairy strength, production, components, fertility and longevity.

The catalogue includes sons of top AI sires and stock bulls such as Inch Mint, Siemers Rengd Parfect ET, Lars-Acres SSI GD Raiton ET, Mystique Animation ET, 3Star Oh Ranger Red E, Denovo 19495 Hargrove P ET, Winstar Meadow PP ET, Denovo 19845 Brighton P ET, Gemini Norseman ET, Progenesis Troy ET, Koepon Simply Red and Denovo 4798 Estate.

Mark Stewart said: “The catalogue features a selection of quality Holstein and British Friesian bulls bred from some of the province’s top cow families. There is something for everyone, including A2A2, outcross, polled and red carrier genetics, as well as bulls bred from multiple generations of VG and EX dams.

Further details and catalogues from HA McIlrath and Sons Ltd, tel: 028 29540269, or Holstein NI secretary, John Martin MBE, tel: 07711 041128. Online bidding is also available via www.marteye.ie.