Dovecote Park held their annual carcass show last week and winning the Aberdeen-Angus section and overall native championship was Neil Brocklehurst with his home bred Aberdeen-Angus heifer, which was also awarded champion home bred carcase. This one was by Little Longstone Phantom D003, a Skaill Dividend Y862 son out of a Rawburn Duke daughter. She killed out at 339.3kg grading U4. Taking …
Retailers and processors back Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society DNA sampling
Retailers and processors back Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society DNA sampling
Leading retailers and processors have put their weight behind the Aberdeen-Angus Society’s ongoing DNA sampling scheme. Speaking ahead of next week’s Stirling Bull Sales, Duncan Sinclair of Waitrose said both the supermarket and its dedicated beef supplier, Dovecote Park, had been greatly encouraged by the Society’s move to DNA sample every pedigree Aberdeen-Angus calf. “This is further assurance for our customers …
Informal Drinks Reception and Prize Giving - 2nd February
Informal Drinks Reception and Prize Giving – 2nd February
The Society this year is holding an informal drinks reception and prize giving at the Hilton Dunblane Hydro on Monday 2nd February 2015 from 7pm to 8pm. If you would like to attend this event please book your place with Angela by either emailing:- angela@aberdeen-angus.co.uk or telephone 01738 622477.
DNA sample kit now required
DNA sample kit now required
If you have bulls destined for any of the below sales then please call Caroline today and get the DNA sample kit in on time! Thainstone 25th FebruaryNewark 28th MarchWorcester 17th AprilStirling 4th May Email: caroline@aberdeen-angus.co.ukTel: 01738 448341 Thank you
Timings for Stirling Bull Sales
Timings for Stirling Bull Sales
Below are the key timings for the Stirling Bull Sales: Sunday 1st February 9am – Inspection 3pm – Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society AGM 4pm – Parade of Aberdeen-Angus Bull Pairs Class Monday 2nd February 8am – Judging of Aberdeen-Angus females followed by bulls 3pm – Collective sale of Aberdeen-Angus females (101) 7pm – 8pm – Society Drinks Reception and Prize Giving at the Dunblane Hydro Tuesday 3rd February 10.30am …