HIGHLIGHT at the first major reduction sale of the Brinkton Simmental

herd was the 11,000gns paid for Brinkton Bluebell, and her Jumbo bull

calf -- a new record for a Simmental female.

Purchasers of this Winston-sired heifer were Mrs Linda Hannah and Mr

Haddon Burditt, of Old Hall Farm, Market Harborough.

Bluebell's twin Brinkton Buttercup, also with her Jumbo heifer calf,

later sold to Scots breeder Robin Forrest, of Preston, Duns,

Berwickshire, for 5800gns.

Averages were: 34 females, #4082.64; three bulls, #2590.

Auctioneers were United Auctions, Perth.