Members will be saddened to learn of the death at the age of 97 of retired Aberdeen-Angus breeder, Bill Sclater, who during his long association with the breed, acted for a time as a fieldsman for the Society and was a mentor to many. Bill died in Turner Hospital, Keith, on May 10. As a founder member and past honorary …
In Aberdeenshire, Duncan Morrison, a forward thinking 33-year-old beef farmer, is redefining the traditional concepts of cattle farming. Duncan’s journey has evolved from being a fourth-generation farmer to an innovator in the industry and is stamped with a passion for agriculture, modernisation, and a pragmatic approach to his farming business. Duncan’s upbringing on the family farm developed in him a …
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society held its annual spring breeding sale on Monday 6th May at United Auctions, Stirling, where of the 26 bulls forward, 21 sold with a clearance of 81% and an average of £5295, an increase of £765 on the year. The pre-sale show was judged by John Davidson of the Sutherquoy Herd in Orkney. The champion was …
Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms a very high probability of a new introduction of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) into Great Britain. Bluetongue does not pose a threat to human health or food safety. Chief Vet urges farmers to remain vigilant. The latest risk assessment of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain …
Scotsman David Johnstone will be center-stage in the Aberdeen Angus showring at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society’s 155th Balmoral Show. Mr Johnstone, who has been farm manager at the multi-faceted Ballindalloch Estate for 16 years, is looking forward to the task ahead. “I will be looking for traditional easily fleshed Aberdeen Angus cattle, with breed character, a nice head and …
