2017 has been a year of great highs for the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society. From a magnificent World Angus Forum here in the homeland of the breed, which brought together friends and breeders from far and wide, to some wonderful times for our young people through the Youth Development Programme and an excellent show and sale year, it really has been …
Friday update: 15th December 2017
Friday update: 15th December 2017
With the festive season approaching and the time of year, accompanied by some horrendous weather, it’s been a quiet week out and about for the Society. There has also been a lot of concentration this week on having the Review 100th edition polished off and in a good place for delivery to members in January. It is proposed that the …
Friday update: 8th December 2017
Friday update: 8th December 2017
With the Society Council meeting coming up and lots of organisation for the January 2018 Review publication, it has been a week packed with behind the scenes activity and planning. Here is your weekly round-up of activity from the past seven days: The Review As you will be aware, there has been lots of communications surrounding advertising in the upcoming …
Aberdeen-Angus bulls to 4,600gns at Dungannon
Aberdeen-Angus bulls to 4,600gns at Dungannon
There was a steady demand for Aberdeen-Angus bulls at the society’s December show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Here is a full report, followed by photography from the event. Prices peaked at 4,600gns, with auctioneer Trevor Wylie confirming that 18 bulls were traded in an 82% clearance to average £2,841 per head – an increase of £450 on …
Dungannon Show and Sale: results
Dungannon Show and Sale: results
Here is the Aberdeen-Angus results from the Dungannon Show and Sale that took place on 5th December 2017, with all photography from a great day included. Venue: Dungannon Farmers’ Mart Judge: Dessie Mackey, Lisburn Male champion: Fiona Troughton’s Tullybryan Black Brexit S906. Reserve male champion: Moses Irwin Jnr’s Denamona Petershore S833 Female champion: Freddie Davidson’s Ember Princess Lil S144. Reserve …