The long journey south was worthwhile for Aberdeenshire breeders Neil and Mark Wattie when they lifted the breed championship title at the Great Yorkshire Show in July. The father-and-son duo, who run the Tonley herd near Alford, took the top title with three-year-old cow Tonley Lady Heather V591 and her February-born heifer calf. Tonley Lady Heather is by Blelack Evermore …
How can breedplan help you produce beef fit for the future
How can breedplan help you produce beef fit for the future
Farm facts: Newmiln Farm 800 acres 120 pedigree Aberdeen Angus cows and 400 breeding ewes Target KPI’s for the beef system Zero assists at calving 100% 400kg steer carcasses at 2 years old Wintered outdoors on grass & silage diet (no concentrates) 650kg target cow size 4L carcase with visible marbling in every sirloin steak Making use of Estimated Breeding …
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Females dominate the Summer National at Norfolk
Females dominate the Summer National at Norfolk
Aberdeen-Angus breeders from across the country flocked to the Royal Norfolk Show in June for the breed’s Summer National Show. The fixture was judged by Brian Clark, from the Ayrshire-based Duncanziemere herd, who awarded the top titles to females. The overall and female champion was three-year-old cow Tonley Lady Heather V591 from Aberdeenshire breeders Neil and Mark Wattie. By Blelack …
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Aberdeen-Angus Northern Ireland Summer Championship boasts prize fund in excess of £3,000
Aberdeen-Angus Northern Ireland Summer Championship boasts prize fund in excess of £3,000
102nd Clogher Show venue on Wednesday 27th July Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club members are gearing up for the finale of the 2022 agricultural show season – the NI Summer Championship which takes place at the 102nd Clogher Valley Show on Wednesday 27th July. Generously sponsored by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society and Linden Foods, the one-day event boasts a …
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Top tips on efficiently grazing beef cattle
Top tips on efficiently grazing beef cattle
With increasing volatility in input costs and the loss of subsidies, beef production margins are constantly getting squeezed, and therefore farmers should be looking to make the most of their grass. Why finish cattle off grass? Finishing cattle off grass and forage is something that’s become more appealing to beef farmers, as the industry faces a time of uncertainty with …