UK Cattle Breeders' Societies and Associations

UK Cattle Breeders' Societies and Associations

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Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

The Aberdeen-Angus evolved during the early part of the 19th century from the hardy, black, polled cattle which populated North-east Scotland.

Ayrshire Cattle Society,

The Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland is based in the breed's home territory at Ayr in Scotland. Membership is now 1000 and the society has 23 affiliated local regional clubs.

British Bazadaise Cattle Society

The British Bazadaise Cattle Society was formed following the importation of 20 heifers and 8 bulls in 1989, and the first calves were born in 1990. The Society has now grown to about 30 members and has approximately 280 registered cattle.

The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society

The Beef Shorthorn has a proud history as the oldest beef breed. Originating in the North of England and known world wide as 'The Great Improver', it was used as a pioneer breed in the developing beef producing countries.

Marvellous May Beef Cattle Sales at Borderway 2012-Apr-20
As Spring comes to an end, leading livestock auctioneers Harrison & Hetherington are seeing out the season with a finale of Spring Beef Sales throughout the month of May.

Fantastic Trade at Longtown Suckler Sale 2011-Oct-04
The Cumberland and Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward a catalogue entry of 875 suckled calves at their annual Longtown show and sale on Saturday 1st October 2011.

Hardy Blue Grey Cattle Thrive on Hadrian’s Wall 2011-Sep-28
Traditional Blue Grey cattle have fared well for four generations of a Northumberland family whose upland farm straddles Hadrian’s Wall.

Morrisons Champions Support for Native Breeds at Skipton
2011-Sep-21
Traditional and native cattle breeders are being encouraged by supermarket giant Morrisons to support a series of high profile store cattle sales across the UK – among them a standalone fixture to run alongside a major autumn beef breeding event at Skipton Auction Mart in October.

Belted Galloway Cattle Society

Belted Galloways are a hardy breed that originated on the exposed uplands of Galloway, in the south west of Scotland.
Colours are black, dun, or red, all with the characteristic white belt, which completely encircles the body.

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British Blue Cattle Society

British Breeders imported Belgian Blues into the UK, in the early 1980’s. They recognised their future importance to the modern commercial beef market, being fine boned, heavily muscled, docile animals with tremendous growth potential, leading to a very high percentage of saleable meat.

British Blonde Society

There are approximately 8000 registered breeding cows in the U.K., owned by the 600 membership. Registrations of new births should total 2500 this year and the Society is maintaining this steady growth in numbers of around 1 - 2%.

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