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Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

The farm made the decision to slaughter the animals after a government inspection found movement and traceability requirements had not been met.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

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Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

PEDIGREE 5 May 2026

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

NEWS 18 February 2026

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

NEWS 14 February 2026

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Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Angus bulls sold for as high as 38,000gns in the HW Netherton Angus bull sale in Scotland on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 1 October 2025

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Lucy Christie was home in Scotland over the Christmas and new year period.

FARMER WRITES 1 October 2025

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Adam Woods reports from the annual British Cattle Breeding Conference in the UK.

NEWS 1 October 2025

World-famous cow lines in demand at HW Netherton Angus sale

World-famous cow lines in demand at HW Netherton Angus sale

Angus breeders from all over Europe and the UK purchased in the HW Netherton Angus production sale on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 1 October 2025

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

With some rams sold in Ballymena, it’s now off to Scotland, writes Lucy Christie.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

All three age categories at this year's Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society youth development finals were won by Irish competitors.

PEDIGREE 1 October 2025

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

The new campaign from well-being charity Farmstrong Scotland will coincide with Menopause Awareness Month and World Menopause Day on 18 October.

NEWS 1 October 2025

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