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Strong Female Trade and New Buyers at South Devon Autumn Show & Sale
The South Devon Autumn Show & Sale at Exeter saw a particularly strong trade for females, achieving a 100% clearance and an average of £3,330, while bulls averaged £4,650. A useful, functional entry of South Devon cattle met good demand, with animals heading to established herds, developing herd...
Autumn Show and Sale Catalogue now available
The catalogue is now available for the South Devon Autumn Show & Sale, taking place at Exeter Livestock Centre on Friday 18th September. Whether you’re looking for your next stock bull, quality females to add to the herd, or simply want to see what South Devon breeders have to offer, it’s time ...
Cefyngwyn Takes the Crown Again in 2026 National Herd Competition
There is something particularly fitting about a herd where quality, efficiency and the environment sit so comfortably alongside one another taking the top honours in the South Devon Herd Book Society’s 2026 National Herd Competition. Charles Grisedale and the Cefyngwyn Herd, based at Cefyngwyn Hall...
Autumn Show & Sale Entries Now Available
Autumn Show & Sale Entries Now Available The entry list for the 2026 South Devon Autumn Show & Sale is now available to view online. Taking place at Exeter Livestock Centre on Friday 18th September, the Autumn Show & Sale is a great opportunity to see a quality selection of South Devon...
South Devon Members Make Up Half of Beef Farmer of the Year Finalists
The South Devon Herd Book Society is delighted to congratulate members Alex and Gemma Sell and Charles Grisedale, who have both been named as finalists for the 2026 British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year. With just four beef businesses shortlisted nationally, it is a fantastic achievement t...
Experienced Trio Announced to Judge 2026 National Herd Competition
The South Devon Herd Book Society is delighted to announce the judging panel for the 2026 National Herd Competition, with three highly respected breeders from across the country set to visit herds during the first week of September. Representing a wealth of knowledge and experience, Nick Edwards (C...
Entries Now Open for the 2026 Autumn Show & Sale
The South Devon Herd Book Society Autumn Show & Sale is back on Friday 18th September 2026 at Exeter Livestock Centre, and entries are now open. Whether you're bringing forward bulls, females or youngstock, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your breeding programme to buyers from acro...