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All the latest news and features from in and around the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.

Black Gold Sale 2026

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13.10.2026

Introduction From Mark Wattie Welcome to the inaugural Black Gold select sale. I believe there's a real opportunity in the market for an elite female sale and holding it here in the north-east of Scotland—the birthplace of the Aberdeen-Angus breed—feels absolutely...

Black Gold Sale 2026

Black Gold Sale 2026

Black Gold Sale 2026

13.10.2026

Introduction From Mark Wattie Welcome to the inaugural Black Gold select sale. I believe there's a real opportunity in the market for an elite female sale and holding it here in the north-east of Sco...

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Aberdeen Angus champion sells for export at 5,800gns

Aberdeen Angus champion sells for export at 5,800gns

07.10.2026

A small entry of Aberdeen Angus bulls sold to a top of 5,800gns at the annual autumn Native Breeds Show and Sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Claiming the breed championship and a top bid of 5...

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Council Nomination 2027

Council Nomination 2027

05.10.2026

NOMINATIONS TO COUNCIL 2027 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 eli...

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Efficient and functional Aberdeen-Angus cows prove a winning formula at Harewood Farm

Efficient and functional Aberdeen-Angus cows prove a winning formula...

18.09.2026

For the Gilbert family, the decision to switch from continental cattle to Aberdeen-Angus wasn't driven by pedigree ambitions but a desire to build a more resilient and profitable suckler beef system. ...

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North East Baker Murdoch Allan Aims to Be Cut Above with Butcher Shop Expansion

North East Baker Murdoch Allan Aims to Be Cut...

18.09.2026

Aberdeenshire-based family business Murdoch Allan has opened its first butcher shop as part of its commitment to improve access to local, affordable and high-quality produce. The shop in Peterhead,...

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Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Launches the Dairy Beef Index

Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Launches the Dairy Beef Index

16.09.2026

Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society launches new Dairy Beef Index to support improved sire selection The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has launched a new Dairy Beef Index to help dairy farmers pick the r...

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World Angus Secretariat 2027

World Angus Secretariat 2027

10.09.2026

To be held in Brazil from 8–19 May 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for Angus breeders, producers, researchers and industry leaders from around the world to come together in Brazil f...

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Moffat Aberdeen-Angus Production Sale

Moffat Aberdeen-Angus Production Sale

04.09.2026

Production Sale & Celebration of 150th Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book & 34 Years of Aberdeen-Angus Registrations, Herd Books 116 to 150 Beef Breeding Sale Monday 14th September Caledonian Marts L...

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Aberdeen-Angus herd competition winners receive awards

Aberdeen-Angus herd competition winners receive awards

03.09.2026

The Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club has announced the winners of its 2026 Herd Competition, generously sponsored by Countryside Services. This year’s judge was former breed society president A...

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In Memoriam: Peter Turnbull

In Memoriam: Peter Turnbull

26.08.2026

It is with great sadness that we report the death of one of the longest-serving members of the North East England Angus Club, Peter Turnbull. Peter was always to be found at Angus functions the world ...

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Ballindalloch 150 & Beyond Celebrations Gallery

Ballindalloch 150 & Beyond Celebrations Gallery

26.08.2026

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Blelack Princess Carina takes Supreme Beef Interbreed Championship at the Great Yorkshire Show 2026

Blelack Princess Carina takes Supreme Beef Interbreed Championship at...

25.08.2026

The Aberdeen-Angus breed enjoyed a tremendous Great Yorkshire Show, with a strong entry coming forward under judge Mr John Moss of the Curzon Herd, Nottinghamshire, and Blelack Princess Carina X125 fr...

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Blelack Princess Carina takes Aberdeen-Angus Championship at Royal Welsh Show 2026

Blelack Princess Carina takes Aberdeen-Angus Championship at Royal Welsh...

25.08.2026

Michael and Melanie Alford, of the Foxhill Herd, Devon, took the top Aberdeen-Angus honours at the 2026 Royal Welsh Show with Blelack Princess Carina X125, securing the Female and Overall Championship...

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Wensleydale Black Voltage claims 150 & Beyond Grand Prix Championship at Grantown

Wensleydale Black Voltage claims 150 & Beyond Grand Prix...

25.08.2026

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s 150 & Beyond Grand Prix attracted an entry of more than 70 Aberdeen-Angus cattle at Grantown Show on Thursday 13th August, as part of the Society’s celebrations...

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Aberdeen-Angus gets Royal seal of approval as it looks to the future

Aberdeen-Angus gets Royal seal of approval as it looks...

15.08.2026

Special celebrations to mark the 150th edition of The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Herd Book received the Royal seal of approval from His Majesty King Charles III.The King, who is patron of the Socie...

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Grantown Show Results - Aberdeen-Angus 150 Grand Prix

Grantown Show Results - Aberdeen-Angus 150 Grand Prix

12.08.2026

Judge: Mr Alistair Cormack, Leven, Fife PlacingExhibitor NumberAnimal NameDOBExhibitorSireDam Bull born before 1 January 202512WENSLEYDALE BLACK VOLTAGE Y14005/12/2022MR & MRS M ALFOR...

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Aberdeen-Angus celebrates 150th herd book milestone

Aberdeen-Angus celebrates 150th herd book milestone

12.08.2026

Scottish Farmer, 7th August by Kate Fisher A summer of celebrations to mark the 150th edition of The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society herd book is set to culminate next week in the North East. Lead...

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Trannon Herd Walk/Open Day - Registration Form

Trannon Herd Walk/Open Day - Registration Form

03.08.2026

Trannon Herd Walk/Open DaySunday 23rd August 2026, 11am. Gwernau, Llawryglyn, Caersws, Powys SY17 5RH.Herd Walk followed by BBQ.Kindly hosted by David JermanPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to...

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Royal Welsh Show Results 2026

Royal Welsh Show Results 2026

19.07.2026

Class DescriptionPlacingExhibitor NumberAnimal NameDOBExhibitorSireDam 567: BULL, born on or before 31 December 202413309WENSLEYDALE BLACK VOLTAGE Y14005/12/2022MR & MRS M ALFORDGRETNAHOUSE B...

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Great Yorkshire Show Results 2026

Great Yorkshire Show Results 2026

13.07.2026

Class DescriptionPlacingExhibitor NumberAnimal NameDOBExhibitorSireDam Class 15: BULL, born before 1 January 2025111WENSLEYDALE BLACK VOLTAGE Y14005/12/2022MR & MRS M ALFORDGRETNAHOUSE BLACKB...

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