Aberdeen-Angus cross leads commercial classes at Clogher

Fighting off incredibly tough competition today in the commercial beef classes  at Clogher Valley Show under judge Scott Watson was an outstanding Aberdeen-Angus x Belgian Blue heifer “Black Beauty 1″ from James Alexander, Co Antrim.

Black Beauty 1 from James Alexander

Shown by John Lynch jnr, this twin heifer born January this year is sired by a Lissduff bred bull from Leo McEnroe and has already taken a first prize ticket at Omasgh Show. She is out of a Belgian Blue x Simmental who was the first animal every shown by James, so was retained as a breeding female.

This is James’ sixth commercial championship this year, but judging by the standard of commercial stock on offer today, I’d say it was one that meant a hell of a lot to him. “I’m absolutely delighted to have won today as the competition was so tough.”

Taking a liking to Black Beauty, interbreed judge and pedigree and commercial cattle breeder Harry Emslie later bought the heifer and plans to show het later this year at the Scottish Winter Fair.

Pictures will follow shortly……