Lackham Limousin Herd
This venture has been developed in conjunction with the British Limousin Cattle Society. In 1999 twenty pedigree maiden heifers were donated by the society, these originate from breeders all over the British Isles.
The aim of the project is to breed the heifers and monitor traits of the breed. This new enterprise will produce Pedigree offspring for replacements and sale.
The herd has progressed to using selected AI bulls on the cows and heifers after strict selection for further breeding.
Bulls used recently include Grahams Poncho, Sakley Topkot, Sympa, Ragsonhall Trekker, Ronick Hawk and Ronick Member.
During 2010 planning for the students to show these cattle is under way with the construction of a show yard at Home Farm.
The students are able to gain experience of working with the cattle monitoring their growth rates, condition scoring and learning to handle the cattle in preparation for showing.
