There was a strong demand for pedigree Aberdeen-Angus bulls at the breed society’s April show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Prices peaked at 4,500gns, and following a complete clearance auctioneer Trevor Wylie reported that 10 lots changed hands to average £3,370 per head – an increase of £523 on last year’s sale. Claiming the male championship and the …
Near total clearance at Gigginstown Production Sale
Near total clearance at Gigginstown Production Sale
The well-known Gigginstown Aberdeen-Angus herd, owned by Ryanair CEO, Michael O’ Leary and managed by Joe O’ Mahoney and Gerry Smyth, held their annual production sale of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus bulls and heifers over the weekend. The bull trade was well improved from last year with the average price jumping from €2350 in 2018 to €2650 this year at a 92% …
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In-calf females wanted for purchase in France
In-calf females wanted for purchase in France
Victory Cattle are breeding pedigree Aberdeen-Angus in Normandy and are looking for in-calf females (in-calf heifers and/or in-calf cows) to import to France (all export and transport paperworks will be arranged). Health status required: IBR, BVD, Johne’s and TB free (IBR vaccination not allowed, BVD vaccination allowed). If you think you might be able to help, please get in touch …
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Aberdeen-Angus tops multi-breed sale at Kilkenny
Aberdeen-Angus tops multi-breed sale at Kilkenny
The Aberdeen-Angus breed provided the overall sale topper at the multi-breed bull sales at Kilkenny yesterday, outselling all other major beef breeds, including all of the continental breeds from a total combined entry of well over 200 beef pedigree bulls. The sale topper came from Frank & Margaret McKiernan, Drumcrow, Corlismore, Co Cavan who sold their December 2017 born bull, …
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Multibreed Youth Event - Sunday 5th May 2019
Multibreed Youth Event – Sunday 5th May 2019
On Sunday 5th May, there will be a Multibreed Youth Event taking place which is open to all from the Aberdeen-Angus, Charolais and Limousin Cattle Societies. Kicking off at 5pm on the 5th May at Stirling Agricultural Centre by the kind permission of all at United Auctions. This is set to be a wonderful event for which a lot of …
