Feature: British and Irish Aberdeen-Angus thriving in Portugal
Former breed president, Nigel Hammill, owner of the Tegsnose Aberdeen-Angus herd, reports from a tour he undertook last summer to monitor the progress of Aberdeen-Angus cattle exported to mainland Portugal and the Azores in 2008 and 2009 from British and Irish herds
Feature: Genomic technology
Cattle breeders now have the opportunity to obtain more information about an animal’s genetic potential very early in its life, especially for economically important traits like feed efficiency, marbling and tenderness.
Profile: William McLaren jnr
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has been fortunate in having one of its most progressive young breeders as president over the past year. Thirty eight year old William McLaren is one of the youngest ever incumbents of this high office and, as the fourth generation of the McLaren family who have been stalwarts of the Aberdeen-Angus breed for 86 years.
Profile: Montgomerys Restaurant
They always say that a busy restaurant is a sure sign of great tasting food, and there is no doubt that the beautifully presented premises at Ballymoney Street, Ballymena – home to the award winning “Montgomerys” is just that.
Profile: Mike and Lizzy Kirby
Following his success at the recent AgriLive Smithfiled event, The North Devon Journal’s website thisisnorthdevon.co.uk caught up with Mike and Lizzy Kirby. Here’sa copy of the story……
Feature: James Hook and Andrew Bartlett
Finishing Aberdeen-Angus cross dairy bred heifers in an all-in all-out policy is not only proving profitable, but a stress-free method of beef production for one Oxfordshire-based producer
Feature: Weir family and M&W Meats
Aberdeen-Angus bulls are making sense for one Portadown-based farmer and butcher as demand for quality beef continues to rise
Feature: Baronagh Herd
The NI Aberdeen-Angus Club held their Stock Judging finals last weekend which saw support from all six counties
Sale preview: Goulding and Corridan Angus
The Goulding herd of Aberdeen-Angus will be holding a production sale alongside the dispersal sale of the Corridan herd on September 19 at Roscrea Mart – have a sneak preview of what’s on offer
Switch from milking to rearing Angus calves is paying off for one Irish producer
Rearing calves and taking them through to finishing can be profitable, providing you know your costs each month, says Noreen Gibney
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