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Shows & Sales » March 31st, 2011

2011 Walkers Show Competition

The following shows have been identified as qualifying shows for this year’s Walkers Shortbread competition

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Youth Development » March 28th, 2011

YDP trainer feature: Colin Hutchings

What makes a good YDP trainer? It’s not just about having a lifetime’s experience with stock or having the show results that make people respect you, a good trainer needs to have the special rapour with the youngsters being trained so they can get the right information across in an effective manner. One trainer that ticks all these boxes is Colin Hutchings

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Stock Sales » March 28th, 2011

Bulls and females for sale from Saville herd

Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus bulls for sale. Out wintered and ready to work. Also available is a selection of pedigree females including
Craigie Jody (UK171232 700016) by Hurries Exocet C032 out of Craigie Jody D005, please contact for further details.
Contact Sarah Medley by email medley_sarah@btinternet.com or mobile 07780685167

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Shows & Sales » March 28th, 2011

Aberdeen-Angus semen exported to Sweden

A substantial consignment of semen from the Scottish-bred Aberdeen Angus stock bull, Wedderlie Net Profit E916, has been exported to the Yxskaftkalens pedigree herd based in Sweden

Features » March 17th, 2011

Feature: Nightingale herd

Emphasis on performance and feed efficiency has taken the Nightingale herd to new heights, as Eddie Gillanders reports

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Stock Sales » March 14th, 2011

Organic bulls from Furzelease herd for sale

The Wiltshire-based organically managed Furzelease Herd has four 2009-born bulls for sale.

Stock Sales » March 14th, 2011

Pilsbury bulls for sale

The Pilsbury herd currently has nine April 2009-born bulls for sale, with 10 bull calves born April 2010 onwards also on offer.

Stock Sales » March 14th, 2011

Maiden and in-calf heifers for sale from Sandy City herd

The late Alan Chilton’s widow, Sheila wishes to advertise the majority of the (Sandy City) maiden heifers and in-calf heifers for sale

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News » March 11th, 2011

Export Club news

The Angus Breeding Association in Germany has organised a tour through Bavaria in June and would like to extend the invitation out to other breeders in Europe to also come along

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Features » March 10th, 2011

Feature Drummeer herd

Founded in 2005 the Drummeer Aberdeen Angus herd is already widely recognised as one of the most consistent and successful herds in Northern Ireland. Julie Hazelton finds out the key to their success story