Hailing from Rothiemay, near Huntly, Jackie Strathdee and son Philip operate the well renowned Retanach herd. The mother and son duo farm the 400 acre owned unit and run around 130 Aberdeen-Angus cows. Over the years they have built up a strong customers base at the annual sale at Thainstone and has now become their main market for selling Aberdeen-Angus …
Bi-Weekly Update: 29th March 2019
Bi-Weekly Update: 29th March 2019
As we now move in to April, the warmer weather is expected to hit many parts of the UK as we are set to experience a heatwave across the course of the next 3 months. The warm air from Africa is set to travel across the oceans, causing temperatures in April to soar to as high as 26 degrees. We’ve …
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World Secretariat Uruguay 2019 – Visit to the Estancia Las Rosas
World Secretariat Uruguay 2019 – Visit to the Estancia Las Rosas
Day One Las Rosas is owned by Mrs Laetitia d’Arenberg who started the Livestock business in Uruguay in the 1970’s and entered the business of Angus Genetics in the year 2000. The estate is dedicated to Livestock production and is always aiming to add value to its products. The estate is based on Natural Pastures with 100% of the production …
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Entries for Royal Welsh Show
Entries for Royal Welsh Show
Online schedules for the Royal Welsh Show will be available from 1st April. As this is the Society’s Summer National Show, we would urge members to enter as early as possible. Details can be found on their website – http://www.rwas.wales/royal-welsh-show/ We look forward to seeing you there.
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Myostatin genes explained at Aberdeen-Angus AGM
Myostatin genes explained at Aberdeen-Angus AGM
The Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club held its AGM recently in Dungannon. Chairman Alan Morrison welcomed everyone and introduced guest speaker, Dr Cahir McAuley, BVMS, MRCVS, from the Firmount Veterinary Clinic in Antrim. Outgoing treasurer Ruth Strain outlined the club’s financial affairs, while secretary Cathy O’Hara gave a resume of its many activities during her first year in office. Highlights of …