Sale of the entire heifer crop from the Rosemead herd From the finals of The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society International Youth Development Program Finals (Angus Stovold) Sunday 1 October 2023 at 11am at Lydling Farm, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6AP 42 head comprising: 29 in-calf heifers 9 maiden heifers 4 young bulls Stirling Agricultural Centre Stirling FK9 4RN 01786 473055 stirling@uagroup.co.uk …
Aberdeen Angus Heifer Raffle raises £14,000 for local Charities
Aberdeen Angus Heifer Raffle raises £14,000 for local Charities
THE Keith Forsythe Memorial Raffle has raised a total of £14,000 which has been divided equally between two local charities – Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, and the Laurel House chemotherapy unit at Antrim Area Hospital. Organised by the Forsythe family from Moneymore, the raffle’s top prize was a pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifer from their long-established and highly regarded Coltrim Herd. …
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We're Hiring - Communications & Marketing Manager
We’re Hiring – Communications & Marketing Manager
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 …
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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 …