SATURDAY 1st MARCH
Starting at 12-noon
DIRECTIONS FOR GILL HALL ESTATE
Gill Hall Estate, Villawood Road, Dromore BT25 1LJ, Northern Ireland
DROMORE
LURGAN ROAD
Enlarged area below
LURGAN ROAD
BLACKSKULL ROAD
VILLAWOODROAD
ROADWOODVILLA
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
The Sale will be held at Gill Hall Estate, Villawood Road, Dromore, BT25 1LJ
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
Friday 28th February: Viewing of Cattle 5pm-8pm Saturday 1st March: Sale 12 noon
CONDITIONS OF SALE
This sale is held under the Conditions of Sale of the National Beef Association (NBA). This sale is held subject to these rules and the Auctioneers’ General Conditions of Sale, both available on request. In the event of any discrepancy between the two sets of conditions, the NBA Conditions of Sale shall prevail
METHOD OF SALE
All cattle will be sold in guineas (105 pence) and
strictly in catalogue order, unless any alteration is announced by the Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONS
The Auctioneers will dutifully execute commissions to purchase for buyers unable to attend the sale personally, upon receipt of written instructions.
SETTLEMENT AND CLEARANCE OF STOCK
Settlement in full is due immediately at the close of Sale. No animal may leave the Sale Premises without an official ‘Pass Slip’ obtainable only from the Auctioneers upon settlement.
SALE DAY CONTACTS
James Little (Auctioneer) – 07872 840685
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1 The biddings to be regulated by the Auctioneers and the highest bidder, subject to the Vendor’s reserve (if any), to be the purchaser. No bid shall be retracted and if any dispute should arise between two or more bidders, the Lot in dispute to be put up again and resold, or the Auctioneers may determine the dispute at their own discretion and their decision shall be final. The Auctioneers reserve the right to refuse the bid of any person without being called upon to give reason for such action.
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THE HOME OF CHAMPION HERDS OLD GLENORT ANGUS UPPERMILL SHORTHORNS
The Aberdeen Angus of the Old Glenort Angus herd, was established in 1996 by Bill & James Porter.
They first started showing at Balmoral in 1997 and had their first overall Aberdeen Angus champion at RUAS in 2000 with foundation cow Shade Pond Victoria.
Since then, with 28 years of pedigree breeding, the pedigree herd of Old Glenort Angus, has won numerous Championships at various agricultural shows and competitions.
With increased numbers of Aberdeen Angus & Beef Shorthorn cows, James Porter, is now able to have his first annual Pedigree Bull Sale and intends to have an on-farm Bull Sale in Spring 2025 with Pedigree females from the Old Glenort Angus herd, from the Uppermill Shorthorn herd and commercial Angushorn females, which is a pure native cross from the two breeds.
Seven of the Old Glenort Angus bulls are offspring from Blelack Dakota U898, who was the overall Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales 2019, as well as being Bull Calf champion at the Black Beauty Bonanza in Aberdeen.
All bulls being offered for sale, have been semen tested for fertility, have all routine vaccinations and have been fed on a low concentrate diet for longevity.
The Uppermill Beef Shorthorn herd was established in 1882 and is the oldest genetics of Beef Shorthorns in the world. The herd was acquired by James Porter in 2006, who has been producing top quality beef shorthorns from generations of pedigree breeding making this sale, a great opportunity to purchase quality pedigree beef shorthorn bulls for pedigree and commercial replacements.
The Beef Shorthorn also makes a great cross with dairy herds, like the Aberdeen Angus for a beef-bred calf. Both these breeds are easy calving with low birth weights and yield lively calves when they are born. Again, both breeds have high growth rates for finishing for beef or for breeding replacement females.
Like our Old Glenort Angus herd, The Uppermill Beef Shorthorn Herd has won various Agricultural Championships at the Royal Highland Show and Balmoral, most notably winning the Mohmar trophy four years in a row, on a consecutive points based system at four consecutive Royal shows.
HERD HEALTH STATUS
Herd was tested negative from TB on 6/1/25, currently on a one year TB testing interval
All cattle are tested negative free as calf from BVD
Are routinely vaccinated for IBR bovillis live marker vaccine & Bravoxin 10 for Black Leg
All bulls will be semen tested prior to sale for fertility certificates will be on display time of sale
All females for sale are vaccinated for BVD with Bovella & Leptavoid - H
Cattle can be retained to be export tested after the sale
QR CODES
In this catalogue we have printed QR code for each animal, this will take you to the web page which will give you full information on pedigree, bar charts and photographs if available.
STEP 1 Download and install a QR code app on your smartphone if you don’t yet have one. Open your App Store, Market, Marketplace or App World application (for the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry platforms, respectively).
STEP 2 Search for “QR code reader,” and then download and install a free app. The app should be named something to the effect of “QR Code Scanner” or “QR Scanner.” There are paid versions of these kinds of apps, but the free ones work just as well.
STEP 3 Open the QR barcode app on your smartphone, and choose “scan from camera” or “scan QR code” from the main menu. A new window should open with a square in the middle of it.
STEP 4 Center the QR code in the middle of the square that’s currently displayed by your QR barcode app. The app should automatically take a picture of the QR code for you when it has finished scanning the code. A new pop-up menu will appear, with the QR code information on it.
STEP 5 Click the link that was embedded in the QR code, this will direct you to the Society website.
A now established bloodline of high growth, improved breed character Aberdeen Angus yielding numerous champions.
UNDERSTANDING THE BREEDPLAN PERFORMANCE RECORDING INFORMATION IN THIS CATALOGUE
Only Aberdeen-Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs or INTERIM EBVs with Accuracy (Acc) can be validly compared between herds.
ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)
The EBV is the best estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for that trait.
ACCURACY
An accuracy value (Acc) is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy the lower the likelihood of change in the animal’s EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or its relatives.
CALVING EASE
Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are favourable and indicate easier calving.
DIR: Direct calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of its progeny. Using a bull in the Top 1% for CE direct (+7.0) is predicted to result in approximately 15% fewer assisted calvings in 2 year old heifers compared with using a bull in the Bottom 1% (-10.2). This range is predicted to be smaller in cows. Remember that the dam’s genetics and management are significant factors influencing calving ease in any mating.
DTRS: Daughter’s calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.
BIRTH AND FERTILITY
GL: Gestation Length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.
BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers.
SS: Scrotal Size EBV (cm) is an indicator of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny.
GROWTH
MILK: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal’s milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200day weight of their calves.
200: 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth to early ages.
400: 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for yearling weight.
600: 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.
MWT: Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Smaller, or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.
CARCASE
CWT: Carcase Weight EBV (kg) estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.
EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals.
FAT: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.
RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.
IMF%: Intra-muscular Fat Percent EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic differenc th rib site in a 300kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.
Indexes combine the EBVs with economic information for specific market and production systems to rank animals based on relative profit values.
TERMINAL INDEX
The Angus Terminal index is aimed at a commercial herd using Angus bulls over dairy cross cows to breed steers and heifers to turn off at 16 months of age. All progeny are destined for slaughter and no replacement females are selected from within the herd. There is some emphasis on calving ease while finishing steers at around 600 kg live weight (330 kg carcase weight) using a pasture based production system.
Use this index in a commercial herd to produce progeny for slaughter. The index has moderate emphasis on easier calving (ie getting a live calf with minimal human interference) while producing calves that will then grow quickly to market specifications at around 16 months of age. The index is focused on slaughter animals and does not account for maternal traits and is therefore not suited to breeding replacement females.
If you are using smaller framed cows or heifers in your herd, then you should also put extra emphasis on a higher Calving Ease Direct EBV when selecting a sire using this index.
SELF REPLACING INDEX
The Angus Self Replacing index is aimed at an Angus herd selecting replacement females from within the herd while breeding steers and excess heifers to turn off at 18 months of age. There is emphasis on calving ease and maternal traits while also looking to finish steers for slaughter at around 615 kg live weight (330 kg carcase weight) using a pasture based production system supplemented with extra rations during the finishing phase.
This Self Replacing index is also suitable to using Angus sires over mixed breed cows where replacement females are sourced from within the herd. There may be some hybrid vigour expressed in the progeny depending on the breed type of the cows used. Therefore you should consider placing extra emphasis on the Calving Ease EBVs (more positive) of the sire to allow for possible heavier birth weights of his calves due to hybrid vigour.
Use this index in both commercial and pedigree herds where you are balancing the requirements of selecting replacement females while also producing animals for slaughter.
ABERDEEN-ANGUS PERCENTILE BANDS FOR 2013 BORN CALVES
All bulls entered at official Society sales have their Myostatin status displayed in the catalogue.
Myostatin Status No Carrier, means the bull does not carry the Myostatin variance gene.
Myostatin Status Single Version Carrier means the bull carries a single version either Myostatin NT821 or F94L genes, but still accepted for registration by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society
The Aberdeen-Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeders. Neither the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of this data.
Blelack Dakota U898
Sire – Netherallan Peter Perthshore E052
Dam – Oakchurch Darlene E020
Carlhurlie Gentilex S124
Sire: Skaill Dido K309
Dam: Carlhurlie Gentille J762
NOTES: Old Glenort Black Legacy Z063, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, grand sire Carlhurlie Epic P021 was RUAS breed champion 2017 & reserve interbreed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Kilos Z107, is a half brother to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, his sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza as a calf, grand sire Old Glenort Ethan S246 was breed champion at Castlewllan show 2018.
NOTES: Old Glenort Jewel Eric Z144, is a half brother to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, his sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza as a calf, grand sire Haughton Levi P105 was RUAS breed champion 2016 and breed champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns.
NOTES: Old Glenort Eikon Z203, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, grand sire Carlhurlie Epic P021 was RUAS breed champion 2017 & reserve interbreed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Patriot Z332, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, grand sire Carlhurlie Epic P021 was RUAS breed champion 2017 & reserve interbreed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Euro Z376, is a half brother to Old Glenort Victorious Y514, 2024 RUAS Aberdeen Angus male champion, his dam Old Glenort Edwina M575 is a good maternal line for breeding replacements with plenty of milk.
NOTES: Old Glenort Blackbush Z391, is a half brother to Old Glenort Victorious Y514 2024 RUAS Aberdeen Angus male champion, his dam is from the Blackbird family line an easy calving strain as breeding quality stock.
NOTES: Old Glenort Pacemaker Z387, is a half brother to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior Female champion at Clougher valley show, his sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza as a calf, dams half sister Old Glenort Kim W501 2024 RUAS reserve female & breed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Ennis Z542, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, his dam is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, grand sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza.
NOTES: Old Glenort Victory Z882, sire Haughton Levi P105, was RUAS Aberdeen Angus breed champion 2016, & champion at Stirling bull sale’s October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns, grand dam Haughton Laura L026 was 2014 RHASS female champion and reserve breed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Viking Z893, sire Haughton Levi P105, was RUAS Aberdeen Angus breed champion 2016 & champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns grand dam Haughton Laura L026 was 2014 RHASS female champion and reserve breed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Erica Z982, scanned 7 weeks in calf on the 11/1/25 to Bruno of Spittal Shore PSSU5. Sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, dam is a half sister to Old Glenort Kim W501 2024 RUAS reserve female & breed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Kathleen Z026, running with Orbliston Jury Eric X245 from the 24/1/25. Is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, her sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza, grand sire Haughton Levi P105 was RUAS breed champion 2016 & champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns.
NOTES: Old Glenort Jewiot Erica Z085, scanned 6 weeks in calf on the 11/1/25 to Bruno of Spittal Shore PSSU5. Is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, her sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza, grand sire Haughton Levi P105 was RUAS breed champion 2016 & champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns.
NOTES: Old Glenort Victoria Z155, running with Orbliston Jury Eric X245 from the 24/1/25. Is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, her sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza, grand sire Haughton Levi P105 was RUAS breed champion 2016 & champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns.
NOTES: Old Glenort Jewiot Erica Z192, running with Orbliston Jury Eric X245 from the 24/1/25. Sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, grand sire Haughton Levi P105 was RUAS breed champion 2016 & champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns.
NOTES: Old Glenort Evita Z251, scanned 6 weeks in calf on the 11/1/25 to Bruno of Spittal Shore PSSU5. Is a half sister to Old Glenort Victorious Y514 2024 RUAS Aberdeen Angus male champion, grand sire Haughton Levi P105 was RUAS breed champion 2016 & champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2015 when purchased for 20000gns.
NOTES: Old Glenort Kathleen Z247, running with Orbliston Jury Eric X245 from the 24/1/25. She is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza, dam is a half sister to Old Glenort Kim W501 2024 RUAS reserve female & breed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Evon Z446, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, dam is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, grand sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza.
NOTES: Old Glenort Kathleen Z457, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, an easy fleshing ability in his offspring, dam is a half sister to Old Glenort Kim W501 2024 RUAS reserve female & breed champion.
NOTES: Old Glenort Blackbird Z472, sire Threeburnford Luther W806 was first prize at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022 her dam is from a good maternal bloodline.
NOTES: Old Glenort Kathleen Z505, is a half sister to Old Glenort Ermiss Z004 2024 junior female champion at Clougher valley show, sire Blelack Dakota U898 was Aberdeen Angus champion at Stirling Bull Sales October 2018 & bull calf champion at the black beauty bonanza, grand sire The Moss Quebec K027 bred Old Glenort Evon R664 breed & interbreed champion at Castlewellan show 2017.
High value, high quality, traditional breed shorthorn beef.
Uppermill Shorthorns is the oldest in the world and is renowned for its high quality cattle.
UNDERSTANDING THE BREEDPLAN PERFORMANCE RECORDING INFORMATION
ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)
IN THIS CATALOGUE
The EBV is the best estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for that trait.
ACCURACY
An accuracy value is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy the lower the likelihood of change in the animal’s EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or its relatives. Low accuracies should be treated with caution.
CALVING EASE
Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are favourable and indicate easier calving.
DIR: Direct calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of its progeny.
DTRS: Daughter’s calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.
BIRTH
GL: Gestation Length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.
BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the less is the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use on heifers.
FERTILITY
SS: Scrotal Size EBV (cm) is an indicator of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny.
GROWTH
MILK: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal’s milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200-day weight of their calves.
200: 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth to early ages.
400: 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for yearling weight.
600: 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal’s genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.
MWT: Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Smaller or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.
CARCASE
CWT: Carcase Weight EBV (kg) estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.
EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals.
RIB: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.
RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.
Each selection index describes a different production/ market scenario and relates to a typical commercial herd that is targeting the following specifications.
SELF-REPLACING INDEX
The Self Replacing Index is designed for a purebred commercial Beef Shorthorn herd that is focusing on breeding both herd replacements and finishing all steers and surplus heifers. It estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined for an example herd targeting the production of finishing steers (average 150 days on feed). Steers are then marketed at an average of 650kg kg live weight (355kg carcase weight) at 20 months of age. Some daughters are retained for breeding.
MATERNAL INDEX
The Maternal Index is designed for a commercial Beef Shorthorn cross herd that is focussed on breeding herd replacements and on weaning as many and as heavy calves as possible at 8 months of age. It estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined for an example Beef Shorthorn Euro cross commercial cow herd targeting the production of pasture grown calves. Steers and heifers are weaned and marketed at an average of 350kg live weight at 8 months of age for further finishing or as replacement heifers.
TERMINAL INDEX
The Terminal Index is designed for a commercial herd using the Beef Shorthorn as a Terminal Sire on Euro cross cows. It estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow joined for an example commercial herd targeting the production of finishing heifers and steers (average 150 days on feed). The heifers and steers are then marketed at an average of 590kg live weight (320 kg carcase weight) at 21 months of age. All progeny are slaughtered
Typical production parameters, prices and costs underlay these selection indices. Benefits and costs
evaluated include both those for the sale animal from birth to slaughter and average running costs for a typical cow herd. Feed is assumed a limited resource for a large part of the year and any increase in feed requirement is a cost.
Bulls with a higher Terminal Index will have a greater genetic potential to sire heavier finished progeny. As there are no maternal traits included in the calculation of the Terminal Index, bulls with a high Index will not necessarily be suitable for breeding heifer replacements.
BEEF SHORTHORN PERCENTILE BANDS FOR 2022 BORN CALVES
The Beef Shorthorn GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeders. Neither the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of this data.
Perfection of Skaillhouse
Sire – Chapelton Lionheart
Dam – Millie Floss 11th of Skaillhouse.
Sire – Broughton Park Thunder
Dam – Glenisla Desire
Glenisla Jackpot
Uppermill Landlord 2nd
Sire – Alta Cedar Perfect Storm
Dam – Uppermill Lucinda
Uppermill Billy Boy
Sire – Trunley China 212
Dam – Uppermill Blythesome Jemma
NOTES: Uppermill Stan, is a half brother to Uppermill Lovely Lissue 2022 NI nation beef shorthorn champion, grand sire Dunsyre Demetri had bred the male & female champion at Carlisle bull sale March 2018, female Champion at Carlisle May 2019, Uppermill Stan has a strong bloodlines for pedigree & commercial breeding.
NOTES: Uppermill Rockey 2nd, dam Uppermill Rothes Java was first prize & junior female champion at RUAS 2014, breed champion at Castlewellan show 2017. Sire Uppermill Landlord’s full ET sister Uppermill Lovely Leah was reserve senior female champion at the NI calf show 2018.
NOTES: Uppermill Lightning 2nd, sire Uppermill Billyboy is a half brother to Uppermill Blythesome Kim RHASS female champion 2017, dams is a half sister to Uppermill Lovely Lissue 2022 NI national beef shorthorn champion.
NOTES: Uppermill Bamford, is the first offspring for sale by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for £20000gns at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, dam is a half sister to Uppermill Lovely Lissue 2022 NI national beef shorthorn champion.
NOTES: Uppermill Rotary, is the first offspring for sale by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for £20000gns at Stirling Bull Sales February 2022, Uppermill Rotary is from a strong female line for breeding replacement females with power & bred character.
NOTES: Uppermill Secret Sasha, running with Drumcarbin Firepower 2 (RO) from 24/1/25. One of our picks in the sale of beef shorthorn females she was shown last year for experience, has matured into a strong two year old heifer which would show well this year as well as making a good foundation cow, she is the first offspring for sale by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for 20000gns at Stirling Bull Sales 2022.
NOTES: Uppermill Lovely Loveisland, scanned 7 weeks in calf to Podehole Yoeman on 11/1/25. Is the first offspring for sale by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for 20000gns, she is a half genetic sister to Uppermill Lovely Lissue NI national beef shorthorn champion 2022.
NOTES: Uppermill Blythesome Kimberly, scanned 7 weeks in calf to Podehole Yoeman on 11/1/25. Is the first offspring for sale by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for 20000gns at Stirling Bull Sales 2022, grand dam Uppermill Blythesome kim was RHASS female champion 2017.
NOTES: Uppermill Broadhooks Blueberry, running with Drumcarbin Firepower 2 (RO) from 24/1/25. Another pick in the sale of beef shorthorn females she was shown last year for experience, would make a great two year to show this year, she is also sired by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for 20000gns first offspring for sale by him.
NOTES: Uppermill Rothes Jester 3rd, is the first offspring by Perfection of Skailhouse purchased for 20000gns, grand sire Dunsyre Demetri had bred the male & female champion at Carlisle bull sale March 2018, the female champion at Carlisle May sale 2019.
NOTES: Uppermill Rothes Jodie, is the first offspring from Drumcarbin Firepower 2 (RO) his dam Uppermill Flossy Fifi was female champion at Stirling Bull Sales February 2014 selling for 5000gns.
NOTES: Uppermill Flossy Faithless, is the first offspring from Drumcarbin Firepower 2 (RO) his dam Uppermill Flossy Fifi was female champion at Stirling Bull Sales 2014 selling for 5000gns, grand sire Llwynhywel Maestro was male champion at the Royal Welsh 2019.
NOTES: Uppermill Rothes Jag 2nd, is a half sister to Uppermill Lovely Lissue 2022 NI national beef shorthorn champion, grand sire Llwynhywel Maestro was male champion at the Royal Welsh 2019.