Aberdeen Angus

The Aberdeen Angus breed (or Angus as it is known internationally) was developed in the early part of the 19^th Century from the polled and predominantly black cattle of North east Scotland known locally as "doddies" and "hummlies". As with other breeds of cattle and sheep in Britain, establishment followed improvements in husbandry and transport. The earliest families trace back to the middle of the eighteenth century but it was much later that the Herd Book (1862) and the Society (1879) were founded. The early history of the breed is the history of its breeders, progressive lairds and farmers, of whom three were outstanding.

Hugh Watson became tenant of Keillor in Angus in 1808. He gathered stock widely and produced cattle of outstanding quality and character. Hugh Watson could be considered the founder of the breed, and was instrumental in selecting the best black, polled animals for his herd. His favorite bull was Old Jock, who was born 1842 and sired by Grey-Breasted Jock. Old Jock was given the number "1" in the Scotch Herd Book when it was founded. Another of Watson's notable animals was a cow: Old Granny who was born in 1824 and said to have lived to be 35 years old and produced 29 calves. A vast majority of Angus cattle alive today can trace their pedigrees back to these two animals.   more...

Upcoming Aberdeen Angus Cattle Shows and Events

103rd National Western Stock Show 2009
     Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216, USA
     When: Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th January 2009

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Angus events at the NWSS 2009
     Location: Stadium Arena, Kyle Conley, Perkins, Okla
     When: Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th January 2009

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
     Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
     When: Friday 16th to Sunday 08th February 2009

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Upcoming Aberdeen Angus Cattle Sales / Auctions

Angus events at the NWSS 2009
     Location: Stadium Arena, Kyle Conley, Perkins, Okla
     When: Tuesday 13th to Saturday 17th January 2009

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Perth Spring Pedigree Beef Week
     Location: United Auctions, Perth Agricultural Centre, Huntingtower Park, Perth, PH1 3JJ
     When: Monday 02nd to Wednesday 04th February 2009

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Three Trees Bluegrass 5th Annual Spring Sale
     Location: Georgetown, Kentucky, USA
     When: Saturday 21st February 2009

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Latest Aberdeen Angus Breed News

Monday, January 05, 2009
The Value of China's Livestock Continues to Plummet
BEIJING - The prices of China's major livestock products will continue to drop in 2009, according to an official from the China's...

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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Survey Reveals Dominance of English Bulls in US
US - A spring 2008 survey of U.S. producers with 200 or more beef cows confirmed the dominant influence of the Angus breed, but...

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Monday, September 15, 2008
Aberdeen Angus Selected at La Bocuse d'Or
UK - French gastronomes have cast aside deep prejudice against l'Outre Manche (the Far Side of the Channel) to accept what most...

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