Family run herd with commercial outlook keep Angus cattle By Pat Wilson, The Scottish Farmer Aberdeen Angus cattle are synonymous with eating quality, thereby attracting valuable premiums in the pedigree, store and prime markets. Unsurprisingly, they are the No. 1 beef breed in the UK and, indeed, for the Clark family from East Ayrshire. Alistair Clark, his wife Ishbel …
Old Glenort herd is ‘Victorious’ in Balmoral Aberdeen Angus line-up
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Cornish judge Gayle Bersey complimented Aberdeen Angus breeders on an exceptional turnout of cattle at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society’s 156th Balmoral Show. “It was an honour to judge Balmoral and I was particularly impressed with the quality of animals featured in my championship line-up. Claiming the supreme overall, male and exhibitor-bred titles at the four-day show was Bill and …
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Use of 'UK' Prefixed livestock identification tags ending soon
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Strong trade and full clearance at Carlisle Aberdeen-Angus Spring Sale
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