New entrants to the breed society are featuring in Hereford sales and shows around the country — among them Anthony McCarthy of Gurrane, Banteer.

The quality of the Aberdeen Angus class at Limerick Show was reflected in the elevation of a new champ to end the successful run of Rosemead Karona J957 — within a forthnight of Karona winning his third successive Univet All-Ireland Angus Championship trophy at Mohill Show.