It is a privilege but also a great responsibility for ROMANIA to host the EUROPEAN ANGUS FORUM from 11-18 may 2026. Romania is a country located in southeastern Europe characterized by a unique natural setting in the world, represented by plains, hills, mountains (the Carpathian), the sea (Black Sea) and the Danube Delta. Agriculture contributes to the country’s economy with …

Aberdeen-Angus dominates steak showdowns at summer shows Aberdeen-Angus remains the gold standard for beef eating quality, with the breed dominating taste competitions at prestigious summer shows across the UK. Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society CEO, Robert Gilchrist, says contest results reinforce Aberdeen-Angus’ position as the beef breed of choice when it comes to meat-eating quality. “Aberdeen-Angus cattle consistently produce what the consumer …

Workshop Information Sheet Livestock keepers’ response to the threat of Bluetongue virus (BTV)   What are the aims of this research project? Until recently the UK was free from the disease, but incursions in late 2023 and throughout 2024, resulted in several animal movement restriction zones in England. To date (May 2025) there have been no cases in Scotland. Work …

Strong Showing for Aberdeen-Angus in the Welsh Sunshine Thor Atkinson’s Arradfoot Princess Caroline led the way in the Aberdeen-Angus section at the Royal Welsh Show 2025, securing a full sweep of major titles including Female Champion, Overall Aberdeen-Angus Champion, and Junior Heifer Interbreed Champion. Arradfoot Princess Caroline sired by Duncanziemere Edwin and out of Oak Moor Princess Caroline, an eye-catching …

The Dodd family from Saintfield claimed the coveted Ulster Perpetual Provincial Trophy at this year’s Antrim Show. William, Jane, Jamie and Lewis Dodd also won the Templepatrick Farm Shop Cup at the one-day show, judged by Scotman Stuart Burgess, owner of the Abbey Herd in Dumfries. Supreme overall champion was the home-bred heifer Glenbrae Red Mouse A365. This seventeen-month-old heifer …