Northern Ireland identification tag codes have changed, from ‘UK’ to ‘XI’, and a further Press Release has issued today confirming the switchover date when use of the new code becomes mandatory. DAERA has announced that the switchover date, when ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can no longer be used, has been extended to 30th June 2025. From that date only ‘XI’ …
Crowds flock to Aberdeen-Angus open day at Island Farm herd
Crowds flock to Aberdeen-Angus open day at Island Farm herd
PEDIGREE and commercial herd owners travelled from as far afield as counties Cork and Kerry to attend the Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club’s Open Day. This year’s event, held near Cookstown, was hosted by Kevin McOscar’s 40-cow Island Farm Herd. Visitors enjoyed the afternoon itinerary which included a clipping demonstration, stockjudging and guess the weight competitions, followed by a BBQ …
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A quick reminder for those selling at Stirling and Carlisle - October 2024
A quick reminder for those selling at Stirling and Carlisle – October 2024
Society Sale Requirements A full note of the Society’s sale requirements is available at the link below. Some of the highlights are as follows: Inspection All bulls and led females should be forward for vet inspection at the appropriate time. Vet inspection will consist of scrotal measurement (bulls only), teeth, eyes and ear tags. Please be aware of your lot …
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Morpheus Rosie bred by Owen Tunney wins the Aberdeen-Angus Summer National at The Border Union Show, Kelso 2024 sponsored by AK Stoddart’s
Morpheus Rosie bred by Owen Tunney wins the Aberdeen-Angus Summer National at The Border Union Show, Kelso 2024 sponsored by AK Stoddart’s
Morpheus Rosie bred by Owen Tunney wins the Aberdeen-Angus Summer National at The Border Union Show, Kelso 2024 sponsored by AK Stoddart’s. The Aberdeen-Angus Summer National 2024 was held in the picturesque market town of Kelso, in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The much-anticipated show was superbly judged by Wanda Tilson from the renowned Wedderlie Herd in Berwickshire. Owen …
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Alford's Foxhill Team Excels at Royal Welsh Show
Alford’s Foxhill Team Excels at Royal Welsh Show
Alford’s Foxhill Team Excels at Royal Welsh Show The Alford’s Foxhill Team from Cullompton in Devon had an exceptional week at the Royal Welsh Show. Judged by Mr Jim Ford from Kelso who began with placing Foxhill Princess Caroline Y167 as his first place in the Heifer born on or between 1st Jan 2022 and 31st Dec 2023 class, followed …