Entries for the forthcoming Show & Sale in Dungannon Farmers Mart on 22nd April close on Friday 14th March.

Entry forms are available from the auctioneers by contacting 028 8772 2727.

Irish Aberdeen Angus Association Annual  High Health Status Show and Sale of  Bulls and  Heifers will take place at Roscrea Mart on Saturday  22nd  March 2014.

All animals will be exhibitor bred and vet inspected. Health requirements:   For this High Health Status Show and Sale 90 day TB and 90 day Brucellosis rules will apply. In addition all animals entered must be:

• BVD tested free and vaccinated
• IBR vaccinated
• Johnes  –  mother tested negative

February 12th 2014: New Irish Presidential Team

The Irish Presidential Team has been elected with John Tait,  Midleton, Co Cork, standing as President, Alan Cheney, Trillick, Co  Tyrone, elected as Vice President and  taking the Junior Vice President  position is Mack Crowe, Mohill, Co Leitrim.

February 11th 2014: Woodvale herd tops males and females at Dungannon

Yesterday’s sale of Aberdeen-Angus cattle at Dungannon saw  auctioneer Trevor Wylie report a complete clearance of 18 bulls to level at £2,768 per head, an increase of £188 on the same period last year.

Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society chief executive Ron McHattie was  delighted with the day’s trade. The sale ring was packed and bidding  was brisk from start to finish, reaffirming a strong demand from the  commercial beef sector.