By Patsy Hunter, A 15-month-old heifer backed by the best of Australian and American genetics attracted the lead price of 18,000gns at the fourth production sale of Aberdeen Angus from Highland Wagyu. The on-farm sale at Netherton, Auchterarder, under manager William McLaren, saw cattle sold in their pens with online bidding available through MartEye. The sale was topped by HW …
BVD in Scotland - Information for Scottish Cattle Breeders
BVD in Scotland – Information for Scottish Cattle Breeders
Getting maximum value from the BVD Test. Scotland’s cattle farmers and their vets have made huge progress towards BVD eradication. To comply with the BVD eradication scheme rules, breeding herds must update their status annually. Keepers can choose between Check Testing and All Calf Testing. Check testing is not always fully-understood, we hope this explainer helps farmers and vets to …
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Morven Aberdeen-Angus Reduction Sale Report
Morven Aberdeen-Angus Reduction Sale Report
Neil F. Massie Jr. held a reduction sale from the Morven Herd of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle on Monday, 21st October, during the annual Stirling Bull Sales. The herd is built on a foundation of strong, productive females known for their exceptional breeding potential. It started with Kincarie Kylie, whose four sons averaged £7.500 each in previous sales. Another key cow …
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Tonley Aberdeen-Angus Production Sale Report
Tonley Aberdeen-Angus Production Sale Report
The October Stirling Bull sale also saw the production sale of cows with calves at foot plus the full crop of yearling heifers from the Tonley herd of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus from Neil A Wattie. The Tonley herd was established in 1993 by Neils father, inspired by his fondness for the Aberdeen-Angus breed. The first purchases were three females from the …
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Skaill Aberdeen-Angus Reduction Sale Report
Skaill Aberdeen-Angus Reduction Sale Report
Saturday the 21st of October also saw the very successful sale of the entire crop of 2023-born in-calf heifers from the Skaill herd of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cows from Colin J Davidson, Orkney. The herd includes around 100 pedigree and 100 commercial cows. The cows are wintered outdoors, and calving is outside from April onwards, and for over 40 years, every …