The Melbreak herd was established in October 2000, just before James started at the Royal (Dick) Vet College, Edinburgh. The Ashhollow herd was established in July 2000 by Alison. In November 2006 following marriage and a move to Northern Ireland the two herds were amalgamated and the decision was made to continue the Melbreak prefix.

As well as the cattle at home, we own and run a veterinary clinic in the centre of Omagh, which accounts for most of our time.  Due the restraints of work, this has insisted on us keeping a  small, manageable herd, that allows us to enjoy our passion for Limousin cattle, without being too demanding of our time.

The herd takes its name from one of west Cumbria’s most prominent and well known fells “ Melbreak”