2023 Limousin Annual Journal

LIMOUSIN SOCIETY SALES
FOR ALL BUYERS
Every year around 1000 head of pedigree Limousin cattle are sold
through Society Premier Sales. These provide cattle for all types of
producer, with security from Society endorsement:
9 Access to leading genetics
9 Contracts of sale, and auctioneer/society support post-sale
9 Herd health standards required
9 Ear tags and passports checked
9 Pre-sale veterinary inspection
9 Pre-sale show providing great opportunity for selection
9 Animals DNA Sire Verified & Myostatin information available.
9 Online bidding available
Throughout the year there are other types of sales supported by the
Society. For example, breeders’ own sales and regional Club sales.
Different criteria may apply. Please always consult the catalogue,
the auctioneer or the Society office for details.
Crucially,
commercial
animals sourced at
Society sales have
all the advantages
without breaking
the bank”
In 2022, 360 pedigree bulls sold
at Premier Society sales
137 bulls sold to pedigree homes.
Value ranged from 2200gns to 38000gns, to an average of 8498gns.
223 bulls sold to commercial homes.
Value ranged from 2000gns to 19000gns, to an average of 5636gns
The take-home points:
9 Premier Society sales offer purchasers a high level of provenance in
the animals they buy
9 Crucially, commercial animals sourced at Society sales have all the
advantages listed without breaking the bank
9 Support from other Society sales will depend on the type of sale
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