Regional Youth Development Programme (YDP) Coordinators The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is looking for three contractors to be Regional Youth Development Programme (YDP) Coordinators covering England North, England South and Wales & the Midlands. The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society supports a programme of educational activities to promote the Aberdeen-Angus breed. The Youth Development Programme (YDP) was set up to deliver to a …
Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to 2,700gns twice at Dungannon
Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to 2,700gns twice at Dungannon
Prices reached a ceiling of 2,700gns twice at the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s regional show and sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. First to sell was the second placed Tynan Chief Platinum Y922 bred by Andrew Clarke, Tynan, County Armagh. Sired by Elliot Bravo T452, his dam is the Netherton Mr Muscle B174 daughter, Drumgar Lodge Corona U203. This …
YDP Final 2023 Report
YDP Final 2023 Report
The full complement of 36 young people from England, Ireland and Scotland arrived at the Hogs Back Hotel on the Friday evening, where YDP shirts, ties and fleeces were awarded to all for reaching the 2023 Final. They wore this kit while competing in their three age groups of juniors, intermediates and seniors, at the home of the Rosemead Herd. …
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Aberdeen-Angus breeders back Pick-ups for Peace
Aberdeen-Angus breeders back Pick-ups for Peace
Two Aberdeen-Angus breeders have been providing tremendous support to Pick-ups for Peace – a farmer-led initiative providing and supplying second-hand pick-up trucks and supplies to war-torn Eastern Ukraine. James Arnott farms at Mains of Coul Farm in Forfar, Angus, delivered a vehicle and vital supplies back in March. Meanwhile, Dan Whiteford, of the Borewell herd, helped raise £27,000 for the …
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Black Beauty Bonanza Report 2023
Black Beauty Bonanza Report 2023
Black Beauty Bonanza 2023 Black Beauty Bonanza Report More than 100 cattle from across Scotland entered the 2023 Black Beauty Bonanza organised by the North East of Scotland Aberdeen- Angus Club at Thainstone, Aberdeenshire. 96 forward from 28 herds on the day made it a good show for judge, David Murray of Wolflaw across the 12 classes of calves and …