The Wickmere herd, owned by Tony and Phillida Hurn, from Beck Farm in Norfolk, has been recognised by AHDB Beef & Lamb as the most improved herd of Aberdeen-Angus cattle in England for 2016. The award is presented by the AHDB Beef & Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the recorded herd that shows the greatest genetic gain for commercial …
Mogeely leads Irish Premier Show and Sale
Mogeely leads Irish Premier Show and Sale
Leading trade at €4000 at the Irish Premier Show and Sale at the weekend was Albert and Jennifer De Cogan, selling the 13-month old Mogeely Lord Blender R399. By the successful show bull Wedderlie Blackbox J935, he’s out of Mogeely Lady Blossom L107 and sold to a dairy farmer from Northern Ireland. Next best was Eustace and Diedre Burke selling Clontead Master …
Liss Turbo sired heifer takes native title at South West Beef Event
Liss Turbo sired heifer takes native title at South West Beef Event
Flying the flag for Aberdeen-Angus sired commercial cattle in the show ring at the recent South West Beef Event was Michael Kirby at the halter of Hubba Bubba, a cross heifer by Liss Turbo. This one has already shared the limelight in the show ring in the summer taking the commercial title at the Devon County Show. Meanwhile in the …
Liss Turbo sires native champion at South West Beef Event
Liss Turbo sires native champion at South West Beef Event
Flying the flag for Aberdeen-Angus sired commercial cattle in the show ring at the recent South West Beef Event was Michael Kirby at the halter of Hubba Bubba, a cross heifer by Liss Turbo. This one has already shared the limelight in the show ring in the summer taking the commercial title at the Devon County Show.
Lady Ruth family continues to shine on winter show circuit
Lady Ruth family continues to shine on winter show circuit
The Lady Ruth family from Richard and Carol Rettie continued its winning streak this time to take the championship honours at the North of England Club Calf Show held at Thirsk Auction Mart at the weekend. Their championship winner, who came through as heifer calf champion under judge Emma Hodge of the Rulesmains herd, was Retties Lady Ruth S351. This …