Thursday’s dispersal of the Arms herd of Aberdeen-Angus for Angus Smith saw a solid demand, with most of the cattle remaining in north and north-east Scotland and joining local pedigree herds. Trade peaked at 4200gns with Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society chief executive Johnny Mackey pleased to see a good crowd of buyers present for the sale. “There was a resolute demand …
Charity ties in honour of Ron McHattie now available
Charity ties in honour of Ron McHattie now available
We are pleased to announce the limited edition charity ties in honour of Ron McHattie have arrived in the office and are ready to dispatch with the first batch of orders being mailed out today. The ties cost £10 each with 100% of the proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Research and Marie Curie – the charities chosen by Ron’s family. …
Glenrinnes Farms announced as mainline sponsor for Black Beauty Bonanza
Glenrinnes Farms announced as mainline sponsor for Black Beauty Bonanza
This year’s Black Beauty Bonanza, which will take place at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, on Friday, November 20, 2015, will be judged by Netherton Angus’ William McLaren with mains sponsor Glenrinnes Farms Ltd of Glenrinnes, near Dufftown, recently confirmed. The show regularly attracts more than 100 entries from the leading Aberdeen-Angus herds in the North-east, as well as from further afield, and …
Irish judge impressed with quality at Winter National Show
Irish judge impressed with quality at Winter National Show
Today’s Winter National Show in Carlisle, held in conjunction with the Borderway Agri Expo, saw a strong show of cattle forward for judge Albert de Cogan of Co Cork, Ireland. Commenting on his judging task today he said: “The standard in my top lines today was of an exceptional standard and a great representation of the breed, both from a …
Bosullow Blackbird R409 wins Angus section at Cornwall Calf Show
Bosullow Blackbird R409 wins Angus section at Cornwall Calf Show
Leading the way at the Cornwall Calf Show was Irwin and Dilys Rowe with their January 2015-born heifer, Bosullow Blackbird R409. By the home bred sire Bosullow Trannack L298, she’s out of a home bred Nightingale Echo A060 daughter. Standing reserve was Gayle Bersey with her May 2015-born heifer Lynher Valley Psychedelia R078. This one is by Idvies Euris B112 …