Record price for embryo at charity auction

A new record price of 8,000gns has been set for a Limousin embryo following a charity auction in Carlisle.

The grade A embryo, donated by Robert and Jean Graham who run the Grahams Limousin herd at Bridge of Allan is the only embryo ever to have been offered for sale from the mating of Grahams Coffee and Claragh Franco – a combination that has already produced show winners and sale toppers.

A total of five cattle bred this way, including Grahams Lorenzo at 40,000gns, have already grossed 146,500gns. The buyer was an undisclosed bidder.