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 …
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Switch to pedigree Aberdeen-Angus brings joy back to Herefordshire farm
Switch to pedigree Aberdeen-Angus brings joy back to Herefordshire farm
The Gilbert family – Harry and his brother George, alongside their father Nick and uncle Phil – are fourth generation tenant farmers at Nantyglasdwr Farms near Hay-on-Wye. They run a mixed livestock and arable enterprise at the 550-acre farm, which is home to the 60-cow pedigree herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle under the Harewood prefix, a 1,000-ewe sheep enterprise comprising a …
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Monitoring Veterinary Medicine Usage to Improve Animal Performance & Efficiency
Monitoring Veterinary Medicine Usage to Improve Animal Performance & Efficiency
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