Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society steps up genetic selection with genomics investment The considerable investment from the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society (AACS) and its members in the DNA testing (genotyping) of registered cattle, is set to reap even greater returns with the implementation of a Single-Step BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation, where genomic data is also used in the calculation of EBVs (GEBVs). The AACS …
Aberdeen-Angus Triple-A-Dams
Aberdeen-Angus Triple-A-Dams
Identifying dams that provide the Aberdeen-Angus Advantage (Triple-A-dams) Triple-A-dams aims to identify the dams within your herd based on their raw performance alone, and is not based on EBVs or predicted performance. Emphasis is placed on early puberty, breeding and early calving, followed by regularity of calving and above-average performance of offspring. While outstanding dams can be identified after their …
Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to 2,700gns twice at Dungannon
Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to 2,700gns twice at Dungannon
Prices reached a ceiling of 2,700gns twice at the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s regional show and sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. First to sell was the second placed Tynan Chief Platinum Y922 bred by Andrew Clarke, Tynan, County Armagh. Sired by Elliot Bravo T452, his dam is the Netherton Mr Muscle B174 daughter, Drumgar Lodge Corona U203. This …
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 …
