British Blue Cattle Society

SOLWAY VIEW TAMSIN TOPS BRITRISH 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

A WORK OF ART AT CARLISLE AS 50,000GNS TATE TAKES BLUE RECORD FOR SOLWAY VIEW TEAM

Demand for pedigree British Blues met a record-breaking trade at the Border Club Spring show and sale at Carlisle on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May 2025 report

Pendle Tiger Roars to Success at Carlisle

Bulls sold to a top price of 18,000gns at the British Blue Cattle Society’s Special January Sale at Carlisle, with five in total reaching five figures and an 85% Clearance. report

THE CALF REGISTRATION LETTER FOR 2025 IS “V”

Johnstown Sapphire Reigns Supreme at Balmoral

Johnstown Sapphire

The October 2022 born heifer Johnstown Sapphire took the overall breed championship at Balmoral under judge Richard Mowbray. show report

BRITISH BLUE CROSS CLAIMS SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP AT LIVESCOT

Taylor Holloway claimed the supreme cattle champion title at LiveScot 2024, with his British Blue cross heifer, Calypso. results

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
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