After many years with Shorthorns, the time has come to start winding down. The cattle have gone, the genetics business is closing, and this website will follow. What began as a passion grew into a life’s work, and we are proud to have played our part in the breeds story.

This feels like the end of an era, though I am not stepping away entirely. I will be taking more of a backseat, but I am not disappearing, and I hope to stay in touch with friends and contacts from across the world.

Thank you to everyone who has bought Shorthorn cattle or genetics from me over the years, from those early days on the Isle of Man to more recent times here at Shodden Farm in Somerset. I have enjoyed every minute. Shorthorns are, without doubt, one of the best and easiest breeds I have had the pleasure to work with.

I hope to continue meeting old friends and making new ones along the way. Once again, thank you all. And just a word of warning, never say never. If the time feels right again, you might just see me back in the sale ring. You never know who you might be bidding against!

All the very best, Martyn