When the time for the World Angus Forum comes around every four years, it attracts delegates and breeders from far and wide. This year’s Forum in the United Kingdom is no different, with confirmed attendees from Australasia, North and South America, Asia and all over Europe. One of those attendees is Antonio Pineros who runs the Tierraleja Aberdeen-Angus herd in …
Youth teams announced for World Angus Forum 2017
Youth teams announced for World Angus Forum 2017
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society and the World Angus Forum committee are delighted to announce the two teams for this year’s World Angus Forum youth programme. After careful selection, the following young members have been chosen Andrew Adam, Hannah Baldwin, Brandon Brockett, Shane Healy, John McCulloch, Ruth Perry, Calum Smith, Gemma Wark President Alex Sanger said “we were very pleased …
Successful Aberdeen-Angus breeding system from Germany to Eastern-Europe
Successful Aberdeen-Angus breeding system from Germany to Eastern-Europe
The awareness of our breed for the value of our food is continually changing, something that is seen across the world. It’s no longer only the ‑ final product “food” that will be critically questioned by the consumer, but also the production of our food.” says Samuel Widmer, CEO of ANGUS Group. In this context the European beef market is …
The World Angus Forum is coming home for 2017
The World Angus Forum is coming home for 2017
The World Angus Forum 2017 is fast approaching, and this year it is coming home for the first time in forty years. Taking place every four years, we’re delighted to be hosting this year’s Forum and inviting delegates and breeders from all over the world to the United Kingdom to experience this world class breed in its original home. This …
David Vick, Annington Herd
David Vick, Annington Herd
David Vick who was chairman of the South East England Aberdeen-Angus Club for many years and a great supporter of the breed, showing his cattle at local Shows in Sussex including South of England and SEPSWF, until he was well into his 80’s, died peacefully at home aged 95 on 16/3/17. The thoughts of everyone at the Society are with David’s …