Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) About bluetongue Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (such as sheep, cattle, goats, deer) and camelids (such as alpacas, llamas). Midge bites are the most common way for the virus to spread to livestock, but BTV can also spread through the import or movement of infected animals, their germplasm (semen and ova), embryos …
Bookings for the European Angus Forum in Germany close soon!
Bookings for the European Angus Forum in Germany close soon!
Bookings for the European Angus Forum in Germany 10th – 17th July 2024 will close on 20th March. For more information please click the following links: European Angus Forum Invitation Flyer European Angus Forum European Angus Forum European Angus Forum Registration Form
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Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club AGM
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The N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 8:00pm in Dungannon Rugby Club. Mr John Moore, CEO of Sustainable Ruminant Genetics Ltd, will speak on how his company can help herd owners make better informed breeding decisions. The club would encourage members to come and hear what he has to say. All …
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Thainstone Spring Show - Sale Report
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Thainstone Spring Show – Sale Report The Royal Northern Spring show was packed to the brim with a record breaking crowd making the most of the dry day out. A small entry of Aberdeen-Angus bulls sold to a top of £5250 (5000gns) at the annual spring Multi Breed Show & Sale of Pedigree Cattle, conducted by Aberdeen & Northern Marts, …
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Ranald James Pottinger
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It is with great sadness that we report the death of Ranald Pottinger of the Isauld Herd. Ranald passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Reay, Caithness on 17th February 2024, aged 42. Beloved husband to Annette, and father to Samantha, Rebecca, James and Caitlin. Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 6th March in St. Peter’s and St. Andrews …