Securing the intermediate and overall championship today at United Auctions, Stirling, under judge Robin Orr, was Jonathan and Lisa Doyle, who made the journey over from Cookstown, Northern Ireland, with Drumhill Lord Hatfield R532. Born March 2015, this one is an ET-bred son by Nightingale Proud Jake G405 son out of the Netherallan Peter Pershore E052 daughter, Blelack Lady Heather …
Two new sires join the Swordale line up
Two new sires join the Swordale line up
The Swordale herd of Bonnar Bridge, Sutherland-based David and Sandy Watt has this week announced the private purchase of two new junior herd sires, Blelack Topper R553 (pictured above) from the Massie family, Aberdeenshire and Deveron Kennedy R497 from Hamish and Margaret Sclater, Aberdeenshire. “Topper is a phenomenal young bull with power and style in abundance,” reckons Sandy Watt. “He …
TB testing requirements post movement
TB testing requirements post movement
The area of TB rules and regulations has often tested the minds of many looking to purchase cattle, particularly when buying from Northern Ireland, so here’s a good guide regarding the rules from the AHPA on TB testing requirements post-movement. To view the rules click here.
She's The One shines at Summer Spectacular
She’s The One shines at Summer Spectacular
Clinching the native bred championship honours at the Northern Ireland Commercial Cattle Exhibitor Club Summer Spectacular held in Dungannon Farmers Mart was the Aberdeen-Angus cross heifer She’s The One from the Matchett family. Home bred by the Irish import herd sire Carrigroe Fred, DOB 6/1/15 she has previously stood reserve commercial champion at the NI Calf Show last year and …
Top quality cattle forward at Irish National Calf Show
Top quality cattle forward at Irish National Calf Show
The 2016 Irish National Aberdeen-Angus Calf Show took place at the GVM Arena, Tullamore, with an overall entry of more than 70 calves catalogued. The annual calf show is the last premier event on the Irish showing calendar and judge Nigel Matchett of the Birches Aberdeen-Angus herd, Portadown, Co. Armagh, described the quality of the stock present as exceptional Matthew …