YDP Final: Judge Profiles

YDP Final: Judge Profiles

14.09.2017

The YDP final is fast approaching, taking place next weekend, and the excitement is building! We’ve got a selection of profiles of all the judges for the different aspects of the final, which give some good insight into who each judge is and what they do. We’re delighted to share the first few of those with you just now before …

Aberdeen-Angus herds collect awards

Aberdeen-Angus herds collect awards

13.09.2017

The Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club has announced the winners of its annual herd competition sponsored by Danske Bank. This year’s competition attracted entries from all over the Province, and was judged by Scotsman Ian Anderson. Mr Anderson said it was an honour to judge the competition. “I’ve seen a lot of the countryside and visited numerous herds during my whistle-stop …

Meet the team: Helena Stewart, Pedigree Cattle Services

Meet the team: Helena Stewart, Pedigree Cattle Services

We recently had the chance to interview Assistant Breed Development Manager Helena Stewart from Pedigree Cattle Services. It was great to unveil more about Helena’s background, her passion for clay target shooting and her personal interests. You can read all about it below! Where are you from? I am a farmer’s daughter, originally from Fife. Where did you start your …

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Herds Competition Results

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Herds Competition Results

11.09.2017

The winners of the 2017 Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club herds competition were announced at a prize-giving ceremony at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork over the weekend. Mr. Louis A. Byrne, Annamoe, Bray, Co. Wicklow of the Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus herd and an esteemed judge on the pedigree circuit officiated at this year’s competition. Louis complimented each of the participants and commented …

Friday Update: 8th September 2017

Friday Update: 8th September 2017

08.09.2017

September is well underway and the society has been receiving more great news stories this week, with our members being as busy and ambitious as ever. Here is your weekly roundup of everything that has been happening over the last seven days. Demand for Aberdeen-Angus Sired Cattle: Anne Morrison, Aberdeen-Angus Quality Beef Ltd, delivers great news surrounding the popularity and …