Angus store sales strong in northern Scotland
Angus store sales strong in northern Scotland
A trio of large Aberdeen-Angus store cattle sales in northern Scotland in recent days have seen cattle well bid for and eagerly sought after as the arrival of better weather has boosted confidence. Monday’s sale at Quoybrae saw Aberdeen-Angus crosses peaking at £1250 for a pen of 580kg bullocks from S Stempster, Bridge of Westfield, and 241.8p/kg for a pair …
Farmers Guardian subscription offer
Farmers Guardian subscription offer
The Farmers Guardian has an exclusive subscription offer which it has opened up to all of our members. This is a direct debit offer of £13.62 for the first payment and then £27.25 every three months after that. That would make the cover price £1.05 for the first 13 issues (£1.90 saving) and then £2.10 for every other issue …
NADIS - Parasite Forecast and Disease Alert - April
NADIS – Parasite Forecast and Disease Alert – April
Parasite Forecast NADIS publishes a monthly Parasite Forecast for farmers and livestock keepers, based on detailed Met Office data. The Parasite Forecast outlines the parasitic challenge facing cattle and sheep in the different UK regions. This month’s webinar focuses on the Nematodirus forecast and also worming of ewes and planning a worming strategy for calves.
Northern Stars represent Society at National Young Show Stars
Northern Stars represent Society at National Young Show Stars
A huge well done from all at the Society to our “Northern Stars” team who competed at the recent National Young Show Stars event at The Three Counties Showground in Malvern. The team consisted of Mark Wattie, Claire Johnstone and Seonaid McLaren and were sponsored by the Society, HW Angus and the Inkpen herd, who kindly loaned cattle for the …