Penatok Crusader becomes the first ‘bull of the year’ and co-winner alongside Sugwas Oyster Lassie 5th of the Burke Trophy when awarded for the first time for the best pair of beef animals.

Toko Excelsior is imported from New Zealand by Messrs Cooper, McDougall and Robertson of Berkhamsted, the first poll to found the poll Herefords.

Record price realised for bull calf, with Haven Just Do selling for 4,000gns to the Argentine.