The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Communications & Marketing Manager to join our team. The Aberdeen-Angus breed is proven worldwide to produce meat of superior eating quality combined with economic and environmental sustainability. This role will play a critical role in sustaining this leading edge by managing and coordinating the Society’s communication and marketing efforts across …
Registrations and DNA Testing
Registrations and DNA Testing
Male registrations DNA tissue vials should continue to be sent to the office as soon as possible after calving to maximise the potential of generating a DNA result from the sample. Animals will not receive a pedigree certificate until they are DNA verified and all balances are settled. Breeders can opt to have males tested at any point in their …
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Aberdeen-Angus delivers simplicity and ease for County Antrim suckler producer
Aberdeen-Angus delivers simplicity and ease for County Antrim suckler producer
The easy-calving and easy-fleshing nature of Aberdeen-Angus cattle is key to the success of Bill Harpur’s suckler herd near Portrush. The County Antrim farmer runs a herd of 60 suckler cows, comprising Limousin crosses and Simmental crosses, with everything put to an Aberdeen-Angus bull. Mr Harpur previously bought in continental cross stores for finishing, however he started transitioning to a …
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Nominations Open for Prestigious David Thomlinson Award
Nominations Open for Prestigious David Thomlinson Award
Harrison & Hetherington are welcoming nominations for the prestigious David Thomlinson Award, with the winner to be announced at the 2023 Borderway Agri Expo. Dedicated to one of the livestock industry’s most respected figures, Harrison & Hetherington will again be presenting the David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award to someone recognised for their commitment, success, and accomplishment within livestock farming. …
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Sligo breeder impressed with Aberdeen Angus herds in NI
Sligo breeder impressed with Aberdeen Angus herds in NI
THE Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club has unveiled the winners of its 2023 Herd Competition, generously sponsored by WK Powell and Sons Agricultural Supplies in Armagh. Announcing the winners at the club’s annual open day, hosted by the Clogher Valley Herd in Fivemiletown, judge Bernard Kerins from Ballymote in County Sligo, praised the quality of herds competing in the competition. …