Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider the dual benefits of an Aberdeen-Angus sire when selecting beef bulls for their herds. Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society breed development manager, Natalie Cormack, says Aberdeen-Angus bulls have the potential to offer premiums for dairy farmers – both on the farm and beyond the farmgate. “Aberdeen-Angus have moderate birth weights, which is great for calving …
Aberdeen Spring Show & Sale 2023
Aberdeen Spring Show & Sale 2023
Aberdeen Angus bulls top 5,000gns at Aberdeen Spring Show & Sale on Wednesday the 1st of March 2023. Results from the show, kindly judged by Gordon Mackay of Upper Ardnagrask, Muir of Ord. Class 9 1st – Lot 63 from Wendy Willox, STRATHINVER MASTER BRYDON X968 2nd – Lot 64 from Mr Ray Gardiner, NEWTON MUCHALLS NEVIN X089 3rd – …
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Aberdeen Angus heifer raffle raises £46,000 for Marie Curie
Aberdeen Angus heifer raffle raises £46,000 for Marie Curie
Aberdeen Angus heifer raffle raises £46,000 for Marie Curie By Julie Hazelton THE Rose Moore Memorial raffle which featured a pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifer from the award-winning Millbrae Herd, has raised a staggering £46,000 for Marie Curie. The June 2021 born Millbrae Black Caoimhe X891 was generously donated by Father Sean Moore from County Armagh, in memory of his sister …
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55th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Symposium
55th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Symposium
The 2023 BIF Research Symposium and Convention features educational programming and networking opportunities with leaders within the industry. The technical breakout sessions will focus on a range of beef-production and genetic-improvement topics. Held from the 3rd-6th of July 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Full and Student registration provides participants with access to the whole BIF 2023 symposium, including the Young …
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Aberdeen Angus bulls to 5,400gns and 5,200gns at Dungannon
Aberdeen Angus bulls to 5,400gns and 5,200gns at Dungannon
Aberdeen Angus bulls to 5,400gns and 5,200gns at Dungannon By Julie Hazelton There was a strong demand for pedigree Aberdeen Angus bulls at the Native Breeds spring show and sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Prices peaked at 5,400gns and 5,200gns, and following a complete clearance auctioneer Trevor Wylie confirmed that seven lots were traded to average £3,795 per head, …