A top call of 3,400gns and a clearance rate of 95% produced the headlines at The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s inaugural autumn show and sale of pedigree females at Skipton Auction Mart on Wednesday the 7th of November. The much-anticipated sale of 55 head comprised a collective portion, followed by a draft of matron cows from the local Airedale pedigree herd …
2018 Agrifest South West
2018 Agrifest South West
Pictured above is the Aberdeen-Angus Male Champion from this year’s, AE & CR Bishop’s bull calf Warrenho Jubilant Eric U727 (born 03.03.18). Stood shot of the Reserve Interbreed Pedigree Native Champion and Aberdeen-Angus Female Champion, CJ J & M Hutchings’ heifer calf Kingsbrompton Evelyn Ross (born 02.01.18). The Royal Smithfield Club Reserve Champion Beef Rib, being Aberdeen-Angus ribs from Sidney Foss …
Results: Agri Expo 2018
Results: Agri Expo 2018
The 2018 Agri Expo event took place last week and we were delighted to be in attendance at what was another great event. All at the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society would like to extend their gratitude to our sponsors for the Agri Expo, AK Stoddart. A big thanks goes to all at AK Stoddart for their support for the Aberdeen-Angus classes …
The sad passing of Terrence (Terry) Kavanagh
The sad passing of Terrence (Terry) Kavanagh
The sudden death of Terence (Terry) Kavanagh occured on the 26th of August. Terry was the owner of the Tomcoyle Aberdeen-Angus herd which he founded with purchases from Tomriland, Liss, Lisduff and Dunlever herds. Terry also owned and managed a very successful Butchery business in Roundwood village, with as many as five regular employees. This business served the wider hinterland …
Aberdeen-Angus calves impress at 14th annual Northern Irish Calf Show
Aberdeen-Angus calves impress at 14th annual Northern Irish Calf Show
A great show with some very flashy calves was how English judge Rob Bishop described the NI Aberdeen-Angus Club’s 14th annual calf show, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Mr Bishop who runs the 45-cow Warrenho Herd in Berkshire said: ”This is my first time judging in Northern Ireland, and I’d like to thank the club for his invitation and hospitality. …