The Old Glenort herd of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle belonging to James Porter, Lisburn, was the host this year for yet another highly successful Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme National Final. The event, which moves location each year across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland, saw 31 finalists aged between 8 and 24 years old, compete in a number of competitions including …
Kingsbrompton wins Warren Trophy
Kingsbrompton wins Warren Trophy
For the third year running Colin Hutchings has won the coveted Warren Trophy, awarded by the Society to a show exhibitor winning the most points for home bred stock at shows with Aberdeen-Angus classes held throughout England and Wales. Colin has had many a successful show season, exhibiting at various shows in the South West of England, as well as supporting …
NADIS Webinars
NADIS Webinars
The October webinars for NADIS have been announced. Parasite ForecastNADIS publishes a monthly Parasite Forecast for farmers and livestock keepers, based on detailed Met Office data. The Parasite Forecast outlines the parasitic challenge facing cattle and sheep in the different UK regions. This month’s webinar focuses on the Fluke Forecast, Quarantine protocols for purchased animals, worms in lambs and treatment …
The Schmallemberg virus
The Schmallemberg virus
Veterinary student Chloe Graham is in her final year at the Royal Veterinary College, London. As part of her final year research project, she is undertaking a questionnaire based research study about the Schmallenberg virus.Chloe’s family own a small flock of Poll Dorset sheep in Somerset. Fortunate they escaped the virus, but many herds and flocks were affected by the disease. …
Aberdeen-Angus breeder embraces DNA tagging commitment
Aberdeen-Angus breeder embraces DNA tagging commitment
Montrose-based Alex Sanger runs the successful, 200-strong Rosemount herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle at his Prettycur Farm in the county of Angus, Scotland. The farm, which recently enjoyed its 50th anniversary, was traditionally arable and is now mixed with a successful herd of commercial, pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle. Alex is a real patron of the Aberdeen-Angus breed and sits on the health and …