Vol. 148 of the Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book will shortly be published. The Herd Book is a quality, casebound book containing full details of registrations (Vol. 148 being for calves born 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023). Names, addresses and telephone numbers of all breeders, complete lists of Herd Names and Holding Numbers, full list of members, Panel of Judges …
Beef Expo Young Farmer Focus - Graeme Rhind
Beef Expo Young Farmer Focus – Graeme Rhind
Meet Graeme Rhind, a young farmer and Aberdeen-Angus breeder making waves in the industry! At just 22, Graeme has already achieved remarkable success, winning the 2023 Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme Senior Section Finals and showcasing his powers on the show circuit. His dedication to his family’s farm, Newton Struthers, is evident as he strives to enhance the pedigree Aberdeen-Angus herd …
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Consultation on Cattle Identification and Traceability in Scotland
Consultation on Cattle Identification and Traceability in Scotland
The consultation on cattle identification and traceability in Scotland is now live. This consultation will seek views on various topics surrounding cattle identification and traceability. The consultation will also seek views on the industry proposal for the introduction of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Technology. We are keen to hear from a wide range of interests including cattle keepers, markets, abattoirs, Scottish …
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Online Survey - Growing and Managing Herbal Leys and Legume Fallows
Online Survey – Growing and Managing Herbal Leys and Legume Fallows
As part of a wider project at the Royal Agricultural University, we are conducting research looking into the aims, establishment, management, termination and the root architecture or herb and legume rich leys. Particularly we are looking to gather views on farmer/grower experiences of establishing these mixes, what species work well in what situations, what the establishment needs of these mixes …
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Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) Trade Leaflet
Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) Trade Leaflet
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) About bluetongue Bluetongue virus (BTV) is a notifiable disease affecting ruminants (such as sheep, cattle, goats, deer) and camelids (such as alpacas, llamas). Midge bites are the most common way for the virus to spread to livestock, but BTV can also spread through the import or movement of infected animals, their germplasm (semen and ova), embryos …