On farm Aberdeen-Angus dispersal sale at Alewat

On farm Aberdeen-Angus dispersal sale at Alewat

12.08.2015

On farm dispersal sale at Alewater Aberdeen-Angus herd on Thursday 20th August at 1.30pm at BORTHWICKSHIELS FARM, HAWICK, he property of Wallace & Eliz Donnan Comprising: 50 Reg.Angus Cows with Calves at foot; 15 Reg.Angus Bulling Heifers; 2 Stock Bulls; 3 Young Bulls (16 months).  preceded by Sale of farm vehicles, cattle handling and feeding equipment. Catalogues are now available from John Swan …

Norbreck Genetics secure private purchase of Rawburn-bred bull

Norbreck Genetics secure private purchase of Rawburn-bred bull

11.08.2015

Philip Halhead of leading AI company Norbreck Genetics has announced this week the private purchase of the Aberdeen-Angus bull Rawburn Fast Ball P844.  Commenting on his purchase, Mr Halhead, who also runs a small pedigree herd of Aberdeen-Angus and intends to use Fast Ball for his use said: “Fast Ball brings with him a host of opportunity for beef producers …

Luddenmore Ellen Erica takes top spot at Tullamore Show

Luddenmore Ellen Erica takes top spot at Tullamore Show

Securing the overall supreme breed championship at the AIB National Livestock Show, Tullamore, under judge James Porter of the Old Glenort herd was Dr Michael and Martin Sheehan’s Luddenmore Ellen Erica N244. This in calf senior heifer is sired by Nightingale Proud Jake G405 and is out of the Roth Regulator daughter Elliot Erica E019 and came through a very …

Lady Heather wins at Fermanagh Show

Lady Heather wins at Fermanagh Show

10.08.2015

January 2012-born Birches Lady Heather M026 from the Matchett family took the championship at Fermanagh County Show under judge John Appelbe, Co Cork, following on from her win at Antrim Show. By the Irish imported sire, Carrigroe Fred, she’s out of the successful show cow Mogeely Lady Hilda.   Heather went further again taking the senior pedigree title and then …

NI Club to host BBQ and Charity Auction

NI Club to host BBQ and Charity Auction

05.08.2015

The NI Aberdeen-Angus Clubs’ annual BBQ and charity auction will take place this year on Saturday 15th August commencing 8pm at Dungannon Rugby Club. Adult tickets are priced at £15 and children under 12 go free. To book your place please contact Freddie Davidson on 07517 166178 by Wednesday 12th August.