Businessman turns top breeder - Article from Farmers weekly

Successful businessmen have long enjoyed investing in agriculture, particularly pedigree livestock.

Few manage to a real mark, but this is not the case for Yorks-based John Weatherill.

Already a success in the mobile communications field, as owner of interbreed silverware winning Limousin cow Millington Tangerine, Mr Weatherill can now add leading cattle breeder to his CV.

Tangerine, by herd sire Woodhouse Prince and out of Newsham Lemon, was described by Co Antrim-based judge Billy Robson as an outstanding female with style, character and great femininity.

Shown with her calf at foot, Tangerine now heads to the Royal, Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh under the guidance of stockman Tim Speck.

Limousins also led the way in the interbreed team competition, beating off stiff competition from the Belgian Blue team