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 …

Aberdeen-Angus cattle from as far north as Orkney and Caithness, down to Dumfries in the south west, took to the show ring at the Black Beauty Bonanza, held at Thainstone Exchange, Aberdeen & Northern Marts Thainstone, Inverurie. This annual show of calves and yearlings is organised by the North East of Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club. Balfour Baillie, Sebay, Tankerness, Orkney, was …

Earlier this year, as part of our “150 and Beyond” celebrations, we invited members to share their views on the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society through a comprehensive member survey. This initiative was designed not only to mark 150 herdbooks since the mid-1800s, but also to gather the insights that will shape our strategy for the future—the “Beyond” that lies ahead. We …