43rd IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale
2021-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale is being held at Nenagh Livestock Mart on Wednesday 28th March. Judging begins at 10.30am and the Sale starts at 12.30pm.

IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale 2025
2025-03-26 | Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick
The IHFA Premier Bull Show & Sale will be held on Wednesday the 26th of March 2025 at Kilmallock Mart, Co. Limerick in conjunction with Denis Barrett Auctions. Catalogue available here:
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
• All entrants must be export tested.
• All animals must be BVD tested (Animal Health Ireland National BVD Programme)
• Bulls with clinical signs of infectious disease(s) including Ringworm, Warts, Facial warts, fungal or viral infections will not be accepted for entry.
MINIMUM STANDARDS OF ENTRY
• Both the Dam & G.Dam must be classified GP83 or better
• The Dam to have a minimum of 600kgs combined Fat & Protein (total solids in one lact.)
• Dam on 1st lactation (heifers), a minimum of 500kgs combined Fat & Protein will qualify
• Pure Friesian Dam to have a minimum of 500kgs combined Fat & Protein (total solids)
• Pedigree Certificates must be issued for all entrants.
• Age criteria – bulls born between Aug 2023 & Feb 2024)
• Recommended that bulls should be >150 EBI & Dams 3.5% Protein
PRE-INSPECTION
All bulls will be pre-inspected before the sale to determine that they are of a Quality standard for a Premier Sale.
ENTRIES
Entries to be submitted using the online form which can be found here.
To facilitate any extra information, an exhibitor who so wishes may submit any extra relevant information and up to a maximum of three photographs. This information will be printed opposite the bull’s pedigree. Ownership details will be catalogued in accordance with CMMS data.
ENTRY FEE
ENTRY FEE = €200 per animal with a refund of €100 on attendance at the sale. If you wish to include an ‘Extra information page’ in the catalogue, there is an additional cost of €30 per page. (Fees will be taken by direct debit)
