The Youth Competition is one of the most hotly anticipated features in this year’s World Angus Forum programme, and another of the candidates who has made the team to represent the UK and Ireland is Gemma Wark from Forfar, Angus. Having first gained experience on the Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme at a very young age, Gemma says she still feels …
Dungannon Show and Sale
Dungannon Show and Sale
The native breeds show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart, took place on Tuesday 18th April. Three lots shared the top price tag of 3,000gns, and following a complete clearance auctioneer Stephen Redmond confirmed that many bidders went home empty handed. Four bulls were traded to average £3,045 – an increase of £750 on this time last year. First …
Worcester Sale
Worcester Sale
The Worcester Sale took place on Friday (14th April) and was a great success, with a top price of 4,350 guineas. Below is the class results, followed by some photographs from the event. Class results: Senior male: 1st – Warrenho Elijah, 3,850 guineas. 2nd – Blackacre Jack, 3,100 guineas. 3rd – Warrenho Esquire 4,350 guineas. Junior male: 1st – Rotherwick …
Triplet Heifer Calves at Castle of Mey
Triplet Heifer Calves at Castle of Mey
There was a big Easter surprise at Longoe Farm in Caithness on Saturday when a heifer from the Castle of Mey Aberdeen-Angus herd gave birth to triplets sired by the AI sire Blelack Duke. Farm Managers, Danny and Sandy McCarthy, were both surprised and delighted with the new arrivals as this is the first time that triplet calves have been …
Our weekly round-up
Our weekly round-up
Show and sale season is upon us and calving well underway in many herds, we’re sure it’s been a busy week for all of our members and we hope you have been enjoying some nicer weather and brighter nights. Local shows and sales We know all the local clubs will be gearing up for their summer shows and we want …