Thanks to everyone who has sent in their DNA samples. However we are still waiting on some so if you’ve yet to get the sample in then time is running out. Also please remember to complete your Herd Health Declaration Form. Without this information cattle will not be eligible for sale. Please call Caroline on 01738 622477 or e-mail her …
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society announces sponsorship of IFAJ Congress
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society announces sponsorship of IFAJ Congress
We are delighted to be sponsoring the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress which is starting today and until the 8th September 2014, across the North East of Scotland in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Banffshire and Moray. The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists will host this year’s prestigious event on behalf of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists with the theme ‘Innovations from …
October Sale in Stirling and Carlisle - Important information required
October Sale in Stirling and Carlisle – Important information required
Do you have bulls coming to the October Sales in Stirling or Carlisle?Please call Caroline at the office and tell her which bulls you are entering and we will send out the DNA kits in advance. We always struggle to get the samples back in time check the pedigree and the myostatin status prior to the catalogue being printed. Early notification …
Wedderlie Open Day visitors told to adopt latest genetic technology
Wedderlie Open Day visitors told to adopt latest genetic technology
Scotland ‘s pedigree beef cattle breeders will have to up their game by adopting the latest genetic technology to ensure quality Scotch beef remains competitive in the market place, NFU Scotland president, Nigel Miller, has warned. Part of the £45 million fund earmarked by the Scottish Government for beef improvement over the next three years should be used to develop …
Portugal to host 2016 European Angus Forum
Portugal to host 2016 European Angus Forum
Delegates present at the European Angus Forum in Finland last week (Finland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Ireland, Norway, Estonia and Portugal), unanimously elected Portugal to be the host for the 2016 European Angus Forum. The decision came off the back of all the extraordinary work that has been developed by the Association and Herd Book in recent years. Breeders in Portugal …