Pedigree Calf Fair success for Drummer and Crew herds

Pedigree Calf Fair success for Drummer and Crew herds

18.11.2015

Leading the way in the senior championships under judge John Coultrip of the Wingfield herd, Faversham, Kent, at the inaugural Pedigree Calf Fair held in conjunction with Beef NI Expo was Alan and Naomi Morrison with Drummeer Popper P584. This Blelack Evermore J231 son is out of the Jeremy Eric of Bridgfoot daughter Drummeer Poppy G311 and stood ahead of …

Aberdeen-Angus shine in native interbreeds at Stars of the Future Calf Show

Aberdeen-Angus shine in native interbreeds at Stars of the Future Calf Show

16.11.2015

Aberdeen-Angus cattle dominated the native interbreed championship line up at the Stars of the Future Calf Show, held at United Auctions, Stirling, on Saturday with the junior interbreed title going to Ben Marsden of Marsdens Farms with Liley Kinannie R173.  Tapped out for the native title by judge Liam Muir, Orkney, this January 2015-born heifer is by the 6000gns herd …

Strong demand for Inkpen dispersal

Strong demand for Inkpen dispersal

The dispersal of the Inkpen herd of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle for the exors of the late M Kary attracted buyers from all over the mainland and from Ireland to compete for some strong bloodlines in the breed. The herd, established in 2006, from some of the noted cow families from Nightingale and line bred to fashionable bulls enjoyed a sound …

High standard at Northern Irish Club calf show

High standard at Northern Irish Club calf show

09.11.2015

An impressive show with a high standard of cattle was how judge Shane McKiernan described the Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus club’s 11th annual calf show, held at Dungannon. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the show. There were a few strong classes and the top calves in each class displayed great conformation and tremendous breed character,” said Mr McKiernan who runs the 25-cow Drumcarbin …