shorthorn

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Ballynahinch, Co. Down-based commercial suckler farmer Barry Fitzsimons is set to show how a switch to Beef Shorthorn genetics has helped him improve his business at a Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club Open Day on Saturday, September 9. For Barry...

So just wondering what liveweights people look for in there finaihed cattle before considering killing them?? Do you tweak it per breed or use same weight across the board 😄

Daft question, we’ve a whitebred shorthorn bull, reared by us full pedigree etc He was born on 19/05/16 Not done a lot of work and is fit and well, throws good calf’s. He’s currently on a friends herd to give him something to do How long would he be “ active “ for ie could we sell him or would...

Any body still got any cows on the old cheque book style pass port? We’ve got 3 left, good old girls

I rear calves and have a growing family who drink vast volumes of milk…. Rather than spend huge amounts on milk powder and equally big sums on the milkman I’ve had a mad thought- how about a couple of house cows? I feed the calves twice a day so milking a couple of cows wouldn’t be too much of...

We speak to Cumbrian farmers, and CLA members, Claire and Sam Beaumont about their regenerative approach to livestock farming in the uplands Claire & Sam with their herd of Shorthorns Sam and Claire Beaumont farm in partnership with Claire’s parents at the 385-acre Gowbarrow Hall Farm in the...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Given recent trends in dairy breeding, it’s the exception – rather than the rule – for a Shorthorn cow to win an inter-breed show title in a modern competition setting. But there was no doubting the quality of the overall dairy champion selected by...

BPS nearly gone, SFI announced today not worth the aggravation on an all grass farm. what’s the plan going forward for those of us producing food from cattle and sheep? Mine is to reduce spending to an absolute minimum which won’t do the local economy particularly support industries already in...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The UK Dairy Day 2023 judging panel for the coloured breed classes, which includes Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey classes, has been finalised. Gwyndaf James has been chosen by the Dairy Shorthorn Society to judge the Dairy Shorthorn class...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland This year’s Balmoral Show saw 3,000 animals taking to the show rings, the largest entry of animals ever recorded for the event. Adding to the significance of the show is the fact that an increasing number of breeders from across the island of Ireland...

The choice of breeds involved in beef production vary for many reasons. Supply chain requirements, meat quality traits, on-farm performance and livestock husbandry all play a part. Consequentially, cattle breed populations change regularly, with trends visible over time. Data from BCMS allows us...

What can I say , I’ve probably ruined the shite lambing thread , with my rambling on about what to do etc so inspired by @Aspiring Peasants I thought yes that’s a good idea , a thread to share your aches and pains, your trials and hopefully your wins. As we get older things can become more...

apparently meat free quiche , ffs , I will not be eating it ,was planning on a celebratory bbq with pals and family now im thinking f.. it

Hi just wondering if anyone else has had or is having a sh!t lambing this year

Have been looking for some straws for the galloway heifers. Wanted to use lowline Angus but it's not available or €250,- per straw. Came across Murray Grey, seems interesting especially the square meater Anyone used them before?

Looking at getting some blonde or limi cows to calve them. What are peoples thoughts on them? Cheers

Just bought some Danish red calves. Is it a mistake? Can't find anything about the bulls so where do I look?

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A new presidential team has taken the helm at the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society following the society’s annual general meeting (AGM) last month. Stepping up from vice-president to president is Tim Riley of the Stoneyroyd Herd. Riley has a 15-year...

If you have eaten Wagyu beef , did you think was better than any other beef you have eaten. I ask the above as I have just read about it being “supposedly” very tender BUT also very expensive. That said I do like a nice steak as a special treat, so the Wagyu sounds tempting.

Do many people on here have longhorn herds? I'm looking at buying some and could do with a bit of advice on where and when is the best place to start. I've had a look on the longhorn society page but it seems to tell me more about old sales and not so much about upcoming ones, this combined with...