The second “Beefing Up YDP” senior conference, organised by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Youth Development Programme, took place at Nether Pitlochie Farm, Gateside, Perthshire, with a strong commercial message from the start. Host for the first part of the event, which for the second year running was sponsored by Dawn Meats, was Pat Lambert whose commercial suckler enterprise consists of …
YDP to the fore at Stirling Bull Sales
YDP to the fore at Stirling Bull Sales
YDP members were in full force at the Stirling Bull Sales in a new initiative started by the Society whereby two young enthusiasts get the chance to shadow the Society’s breeder consultant Neil Caul in the ring for the judging. The aim of the experience is to give the members a chance to experience a high profile event from a …
YDP Senior Conference to take place 20th and 21st February
YDP Senior Conference to take place 20th and 21st February
Following the success of last year’s event, The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s industry leading Youth Development Programme (YDP) has announced plans for a two-day conference for 18-24-year-old beef enthusiasts to further their academic and practical skill set. The YDP Senior Conference, which for the second year running is being sponsored by Dawn Meats, will take place on the 20th and 21st February at …
Standard gets better and better at YDP final
Standard gets better and better at YDP final
The 2015 Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s National Youth Development Programme Final was the closest fought competition ever seen, with just a few points separating the top four in the senior section. The final took place on 12th and 13th September at the home of the Rosemead Aberdeen-Angus herd, courtesy of Angus Stovold and family, Godalming, Surrey, and saw some 31 finalists from across …
A good team effort in Central Scotland
A good team effort in Central Scotland
The Central Scotland workshop is always one of the biggest ones of the year – it takes a bit of organising it’s a fair job to keeping 20 + participants occupied and making sure they all get the chance for hands on experience and that means we need a fabulous team, good facilities and plenty of haltered cattle. Netherton ticks …