Author Archives: Siân Sharp

Eastfield Champions in the Show and Sale ring

By Siân Sharp | Published: February 8, 2012
Five Championship Titles were awarded to Border Aberdeen Angus breeders at the Spring Bulls Sales in Stirling and the Border Angus breeders averaged 6819.44 guineas for 36 bulls. Leading the way was the Brewis family from Eastfield and their talented stockman Iain McGillivray. They were awarded the Intermediate Championship and then the Overall Supreme Championship [...]
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Haymount Wavestar sells privately to Cheeklaw

By Siân Sharp | Published: February 2, 2012
Messrs J & W Arnott of Haymount, Kelso have waved goodbye to one of their 2012 Perth stars, Haymount Wavestar K986, sold in a high sum private deal with the Lucas family of Cheeklaw, Duns. This March 2010 born bull is the first son from the 22,000 guineas stock bull Lorabar Blackstar G290. He is [...]
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Over 40 bulls viewed by Over 40 people!

By Siân Sharp | Published: January 29, 2012
The Border Angus Spring Bull Walk took place on Wednesday 25 January 2012. Over 40 people attend the eight stop tour to view over 40 Aberdeen Angus Bulls. There was a great display of bulls and I know that the breeders put in a huge amount of effort preparing their bulls for this event and sometimes [...]
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Successful Winter Meeting at Carfraemill

By Siân Sharp | Published: January 29, 2012
Over 40 people were present at the Border Angus Winter Meeting held at Carfraemill on Wednesday 18 January 2012. Karen Tait [Hi Health] & Susan Duthie [BioBest] gave a fascinating talk on health issues, herd testing and the latest studies being conducted in the field on issues such as Johnes’. David Ross took to the stage for the second [...]
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Why not join our Youth Development Programme

By Siân Sharp | Published: January 27, 2012
Calling all young people located in the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland! The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society is looking for young people to participate in their Youth Development Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for you meet other young people with the same interests, learn new skills and if you wish to gain a specialised award in [...]
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Border Angus Spring Bull Walk Timetable

By Siân Sharp | Published: January 4, 2012
Happy new year to you! Please find below the timetable for the Border Angus Spring Bull Walk which will be held on Wednesday 25 January 2012. Please bring along a packed lunch which we will eat on the move as we have 42 bulls to view in one day and the agenda is very tight. [...]
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High Health & High Quality Beef

By Siân Sharp | Published: December 10, 2011
The club will be hosting an open meeting at The Lodge, Carfraemill on 18 January 2012 at 7.30pm. Karen Tait MBE from Hi Health will talk about the latest developments and research in disease eradication and health planning and Steven McLean from Marks and Spencers will talk of the benefits and commercial requirements for High [...]
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AA Females sought for French Market

By Siân Sharp | Published: October 31, 2011
French Buyers are looking for 100 AA females before Christmas. They are prepared to take in-calf cows, in-calf heifers, or maiden heifers. They must NOT be vaccinated for IBR, but BVD / Lepto vaccination is acceptable. There is a preference for stock from Johne`s accredited herds. The females should be average size,  well fleshed and [...]
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Duns Show Class Winner takes Senior & Reserve Overall Champion at Bull Sales, Stirling

By Siân Sharp | Published: October 18, 2011
Tom Arnott led his bull Haymount Wergin J972 to Senior Champion and Reserve Overall Champion after taking the first prize in the first of the bull classes. This October 2009 born son of Tonley Elgin D226 was out of a Cardona Eagle daughter. Previously this year he took first prize at the local Berwickshire County [...]
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Autumn Bull Sales

By Siân Sharp | Published: September 21, 2011
Due to the relatively small number of bulls entered at the Autumn Bull Sales in Stirling there will be no Border Angus autumn bull walk. However listed below are Border Angus forward at the sale and you can view their breeding and figures by clicking on their Lot number & Name. Lot 7 – Haymount [...]
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