Catalogue for

The Border British Blue Club

Thirty Fifth Annual Spring Show & Sale

114

Pedigree British Blue Bulls and Females

(Sold under the BBCS Auction Rules and Conditions of Sale)

Comprising:
88 Bulls, 23 Maiden Heifers,
3 Recipients with Pedigree Calves at foot
details & catalogue

Friday 8th May 2026 Judging of all classes – 11:00am Saturday 9th May 2026 Sale – 10:30am

Umpire tops British Blues at 17,000gns at Carlisle

Leading the trade at 17,000gns was first prize winner, Pendle Umpire from the Hartley Family, Nelson, Lancashire. report

Rhymil UDancer Tops Royal Welsh Classes in Heifer Clean Sweep

Rhymil UDancer

Perfect showing weather and an all-Welsh entry set the scene for a strong display of British Blue cattle at this year’s Royal Welsh Show. report

SWEET SUCCESS FOR TREACLE AT GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW

A strong showcase of British Blues took centre stage at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, where judge Graham Morgan commended the standard of cattle on parade across a range of well-supported classes. report

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on Friday 8th May, in Ring 4 at Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle, commencing at 5.00pm [details]

FOR CALF REGISTRATIONS IN 2026 THE YEAR LETTER IS “W”

SALE DATES 2026

Borderway Mart, Carlisle
Wednesday 28th January report

Borderway Mart, Carlisle
Saturday 9th May

Solway View Tamsin Tops British Blues at Royal Highland

There was a strong turnout of British Blue cattle on display at the 2025 Royal Highland Show, where judge Geraint Williams, Lampeter cast a keen and knowledgeable eye over a fine selection of top-quality entries across all sections.report

North East British Blue Club

Herd Competition Results 2025
Congratulations go to all entrants. Thanks to John & Wendy Laight results

English Winter Fair

A trio of British Blue senior heifers took the Royal Smithfield Duke of Norfolk Trophy for the best Group of Three at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground. results

Stars of the Future Calf Show

Overall Champion was Solway View Ultraviolet from Kevin Watret. results

Borderway Agri-Expo 2025

The Supreme British Blue Champion was Solway View Ultraviolet, owned by Kevin Watret of Annan. The Reserve Champion in the British Blue division was Harelaw Vanessa, shown by Jean Mackay. results

UPDATE ON THE DEFRA TB PROGRAMME
As part of the work to refresh the Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) strategy for England, Defra is enhancing test sensitivity in cattle herds experiencing a bTB breakdown to help identify infected cattle which may not have been detected by the skin test. more

SEMEN SIRES - NOTICE TO MEMBERS
With the increasing number of semen sires, both UK & Overseas, being marketed as “Commercial Use Only” bulls – would members please check with the Society Office to make sure the sires are eligible for registration. info@britishbluecattle.org
t. 01768 870522

Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3)

Due to BTV-3 cases in England, Great Britain has lost its disease-free status. Therefore, trade in live ruminant animals with the EU and Northern Ireland (NI) is currently suspended, likely for the next few years (dependent on a vaccine becoming available or regaining disease freedom). details

TAKING HAIR SAMPLES FOR DNA
Please follow these instructions when taking hair samples for DNA.

Simmental High Health Recipients for Sale
P. Burgess 07710 447807