Member Announcement We would like to inform you that the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has implemented an improvement to our online animal listing database. We have added two new columns, providing you with access to additional animal DNA information. We would encourage all members to explore the updated online database and make use of these new features. Should you have any …
The newly named Aberdeen-Angus Next Generation Council (formally the YDP Youth Council) began early last year when following an advert on Facebook a group of new and aged out participants from YDP decided to work together to bring forward a Youth Council. We recently gave the council a new name to help any confusion between this council and the YDP …
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society steps up genetic selection with genomics investment The considerable investment from the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society (AACS) and its members in the DNA testing (genotyping) of registered cattle, is set to reap even greater returns with the implementation of a Single-Step BREEDPLAN genetic evaluation, where genomic data is also used in the calculation of EBVs (GEBVs). The AACS …
Identifying dams that provide the Aberdeen-Angus Advantage (Triple-A-dams) Triple-A-dams aims to identify the dams within your herd based on their raw performance alone, and is not based on EBVs or predicted performance. Emphasis is placed on early puberty, breeding and early calving, followed by regularity of calving and above-average performance of offspring. While outstanding dams can be identified after their …
Prices reached a ceiling of 2,700gns twice at the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s regional show and sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. First to sell was the second placed Tynan Chief Platinum Y922 bred by Andrew Clarke, Tynan, County Armagh. Sired by Elliot Bravo T452, his dam is the Netherton Mr Muscle B174 daughter, Drumgar Lodge Corona U203. This …
