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Borders, Region, Youth Development » April 29th, 2010

YDP trainer feature: Johnny Elliot

In the first of our series on YDP workshop trainers, we speak to south Scotland/Borders host and trainer Johnny Elliot on what he hopes to teach the participants and his thoughts on the YDP programme itself

Tagged in: Johnny Elliot, Rawburn, YDP

East England, England, Region, Youth Development » April 28th, 2010

Dates for East Anglia workshop announced

This year’s Youth Development Programme has seen an additional date announced for a workshop to be held in the East Anglia region.

Tagged in: Gayle Bersey, Hawstead Lodge, YDP

Ireland, Region, Shows & Sales » April 27th, 2010

Gigginstown sale tops at 3900 euros for two year old heifer

The annual sale of bulls and females from the Gigginstown herd of Michael O’Leary’s saw a top price of 3900 euros and the launch of the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association’s new exhibition unit.

News » April 23rd, 2010

Aberdeen-Angus registrations reach all time high

An unprecedented demand for high quality Aberdeen-Angus sires displaying modern attributes has seen registrations in the Aberdeen-Angus Society’s herdbook soar to record levels.

Shows & Sales, aberdeen-Angus National Show » April 22nd, 2010

Entries close 28th June for National Show

Those of you who have not yet entered this year’s National Aberdeen-Angus Show have until the 28th June to get your entries in.

Tagged in: Border Union Show, National show

Youth Development » April 21st, 2010

Rosemead host first YDP workshop of the year

It’s that time of year when the YDP workshops kick in to gear with this year’s first being held at Rosemead, courtesy of the Stovold family. Here’s Gayle Bersey’s thoughts on the day

Tagged in: Rosemead

Stock Sales » April 21st, 2010

Bull for sale from Toyes Hill

Bull for sale:
Toyes Hill Destroyer is a well bred bull and is a son of North American dam Sandy Bar Duchess 33G, who is also the dam of several AI bulls in use both in n america and Europe. His sire, MF Destroyer 093 is a Hoff bull.
The herd is certified free of Johne’s and [...]

Stock Sales » April 21st, 2010

Wanted: Proven Red Angus bull

A beef producer in the Hampshire area is needing a proven pedigree Red Angus bull at about 4-5 years old. He is willing to travel to see it. Please email Chrissie Lawrence at chrissie@mooandbaa.com for more details or call 01233 749177.

Tagged in: Red Angus

Northern Ireland, Region, Shows & Sales » April 20th, 2010

Double top for Alan and Naomi Morrison at Dungannon

Demand for strong, well bred Aberdeen-Angus bulls and females saw trade peak at 4000gns for males and 3500gns for females at Dungannon Farmers Market yesterday (April 20th) with one breeder taking both the championships and top prices in the male and female sections.

Tagged in: Dungannon

Munster, Shows & Sales » April 20th, 2010

First high health status Irish bull sale

The Munster Aberdeen Angus Club Bull Show and Sale at Bandon was Ireland’s first High Health Status Bull Show and Sale. The exhibitors whole herd had tested free of Johne’s disease and the bulls had tested free from BVD and IBR and were vaccinated for BVD, IBR, and Leptospirosis.