Earlier this year, as part of our “150 and Beyond” celebrations, we invited members to share their views on the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society through a comprehensive member survey. This initiative was designed not only to mark 150 herdbooks since the mid-1800s, but also to gather the insights that will shape our strategy for the future—the “Beyond” that lies ahead. We …
The First Black Gold Select Sale at Thainstone
The First Black Gold Select Sale at Thainstone
The inaugural Black Gold Select Sale, held on 26th November at Thainstone Centre, hosted by the North-East Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club following the Black Beauty Bonanza, saw solid interest in the quality females on offer. Of the 18 lots forward, 11 found new homes, with trade reaching a top of 10,000gns. Leading the trade at 10,000gns was Tonley Princess A142 from …
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YDP Senior Conference : January 2026
YDP Senior Conference : January 2026
Itinerary Friday 16th January Arrive to Dublin Airport for bus leaving at 11am. Alternatively, be at the first venue for 12pm if you are travelling from Ireland. Teagasc Grange Research Farm, Ireland’s largest beef research farm. Lunch at venue Saturday 17th January (AM) Liffey Meats Feedlot, fattening over 4000 cattle per year, and supplying Aberdeen-Angus Producer Groups with AA Beef. …
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Council Nomination 2026
Council Nomination 2026
NOMINATIONS TO COUNCIL 2026 Nominations are invited from Members to fill a number of vacancies on the Council, representing the various Constituencies as detailed below. Members of Council are eligible to hold office for a period of three years, unless otherwise indicated, after which they must retire for a period of one year. Only Members who are individual members of …
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Rosan Porter
Rosan Porter
The Society is saddened to record the passing of Rosan Porter, a dedicated member of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society and the South East Club since 1980. Rosan was an active exhibitor, a long-serving Club committee member, Chairman in 2006–07, and a Society Council member in the early 2000s. At Gaston Wood Farm she developed the Gaston Wood Aberdeen-Angus herd and …