The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club held their prize giving in the Lakeside Manor Hotel in Virginia in September where judge for the herd competition, John Blackburn of the Co Tyrone-based Killaney herd, was on hand to present the prizes. Commenting on his judging job, John said: “The standard was very high throughout all the categories with some exceptional females and males …
Cheeklaw takes overall championship at February Stirling Bull Sales
Cheeklaw takes overall championship at February Stirling Bull Sales
After a long session in the centre of the ring in Stirling for the February Bull Sales, judge Liam Muir, Orkeny, found his champion in the form of this overall intermediate champion, Cheeklaw Jake Eric R353, from the Lucas family, a result made more important as the herd is due to be dispersed in October. Brought out today by the …
Stirling Bull Sale timings
Stirling Bull Sale timings
A quick reminder for those coming to the Stirling Bull Sales this weekend and Monday, judging takes place on Sunday at 10.30am with Liam Muir judging. The EGM takes place upstairs in United Auctions at 6pm with the AGM following at 6.15pm. The evening’s presentation and drinks reception takes place between 8-9pm at the Dunblane Hydro, while selling will start …
Melview Angus secures half share in Blelack-bred bull
Melview Angus secures half share in Blelack-bred bull
Melview Angus is delighted to announce the purchase of a 50% share of one of the most interesting bulls in the breed today, Blelack Dynamite N201, from his breeders Neil and Graeme Massie at Blelack, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire. The bull is now housed at Melview in Dymock, Glos, and has already produced viable semen that will be brought to the market …
ACDC launches the Aberdeen-Angus Scotch Beef Award
ACDC launches the Aberdeen-Angus Scotch Beef Award
A young Aberdeen-Angus bull, named after one of the world’s most famous rock bands, turned heads as he strutted his stuff in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens recently, accompanied by one of Scotland’s top chefs. The prize-winning bull, named Retties ACDC and weighing about 900 kilos, brushed up brilliantly for his taste of urban life and clearly enjoyed his visit …