Pedigree cattle breeding is a passion for the Hodge family, who believe their mixed farming system is key to their business success. The 110-cow Aberdeen-Angus herd at Rulesmains has enjoyed some considerable show success, and Andrew Hodge is a renowned breed judge. However, the 588-hectare (1,450-acre) unit near Duns in the Scottish Borders, also supports commercial sucklers and a small …

The use of Aberdeen-Angus as a terminal sire is delivering easier-fleshing cattle, better carcases, and award-winning beef for a Powys farming family Farmers Guardian, 29th December 2025 The use of Aberdeen-Angus as a terminal sire is delivering easier-fleshing cattle, better carcases, and award-winning beef for a Powys farming family. A desire to produce easier-fleshing cattle which yield high-quality tasty beef …