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Aberdeen & Northern Marts - April 2008
30/04/08 - INAUGURAL ORGANIC CATTLE SALE DEEMED GREAT SUCCESS
24/04/08 - MORE THAN 1000 LOTS TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER IN SPRING ANTIQUE SALE
22/04/08 - PROMISING ENTRY FOR INAUGURAL ORGANIC CATTLE SALE
15/04/08 - SHOW AND SALE OF STORE CATTLE ATTRACTS GOOD ENTRIES ON THE DAY
08/04/08 - SUCCESSFUL APRIL SHOW AND SALE FOR CAITHNESS LIVESTOCK CENTRE
08/04/08 - ABERDEEN-ANGUS SHOW AND SALE IN FULL SWING
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More than 330 animals were sold at Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre this week as part of Aberdeen & Northern Marts first ever sale of organic store and breeding cattle.
The event, which follows Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ recent certification as an approved organic sales centre, saw a large number of spectators and buyers gather on the day.
As the only approved such sales centre in the North-east of Scotland Thainstone will now be able to offer organic store producers greater opportunities – enabling them to trade organic store and breeding stock to organic finishers and breeders in the north-east of Scotland.
Speaking after the sale Aberdeen & Northern Marts general manager John Gregor said: “Our inaugural organic sale was extremely well received, and I am hopeful we can repeat it again in the future.
“There certainly was a real buzz around the ring with many potential buyers. I am certain that we are now very well placed to further enhance our links with livestock breeders and finishers and going forward – providing there is enough demand – we will look at having another cattle sale in the autumn, possibly this time with the addition of store and breeding sheep.”
Debs Roberts, Scottish Organic Producers (SOPA) development officer was in attendance at the sale and said: “There was a very strong show of quality cattle today at Thainstone for the organic store sale.
“The event was an ideal opportunity to draw cattle across the North and North-east of Scotland, including Orkney and I hope the organic farming community recognises the benefits of having live auctions and takes advantage of the facility in the future.”
Caroline Bayliss, organic farming consultant with the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) consultancy division commented: “There was a great turnout of cattle on the day with some good prices being achieved. In particular I noticed a nice Belgian Blue which went for 230p/kg.
“Although I wasn’t able to speak to all the buyers there definitely seemed to be a lot of representation from the organic sector and for an inaugural event the sale was very well organised - it clearly has the potential to keep moving forward.”
Averages were as follows – Organic bullocks (180) averaged 164.4p to 185.5p per kg and £945 gross. Organic heifers (153) averaged 159p to 231.3p per kg and £780 gross.
More than 1,300 lots of antiques and collectables will go under the hammer at Elgin Auction Centre on Wednesday, April 30.
An excellent range of notable items, including china, silver, furniture and pictures will be sold at the event which starts at 11am. A wide-range of interest is expected from enthusiasts across the North and North-east.
Gordon Pirie, Elgin Auction Centre manager, said he was looking forward to welcoming prospective customers to the sale.
“Preparations are well under way for the forthcoming auction, the quality of items is incredibly high and we are hopeful of generating some good prices for many of the pieces.”
Viewing takes place between 6-9pm on Tuesday, April 29 and from 9am on the day of the sale. Further information is available from Elgin Auction Centre on (01343) 547047
A large number of people have registered an interest for Aberdeen & Northern Marts' inaugural sale of organic cattle to be held later this month.
On Wednesday, April 30 more than 350 animals will make their way to Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre for the event which follows Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ recent certification as an approved organic sales centre.
As the only approved such sales centre in the north-east of Scotland Thainstone will now be able to offer organic store producers greater opportunities – enabling them to trade organic store and breeding stock to organic finishers and breeders in the north-east of Scotland.
John Gregor, Aberdeen & Northern Marts general manager said: “It is very encouraging to see so many entries for our inaugural organic sale. We are hopeful this sale will pave the way for future events while also improving links with organic livestock breeders and finishers.”
Debs Roberts, development officer at the Scottish Organic Producers association added: “This is a significant link in the chain for organic livestock infrastructure, opening up important trade networks for organic livestock producers in Aberdeenshire and beyond.”
The sale will take place in ring 2 at 10am. Entries for the sale close on Friday, April 25 at 12 noon. For further information and entries contact store and breeding cattle manager John Angus on 07801 186312 or the main office on 01467 623700. Heifers with breeding potential have been entered and Thainstone can assist with haulage arrangements and overnight lairage if required
Thursday 17th April 2008 The event, hosted in conjunction with the Holstein North Scotland Club, was judged by Callum Innes of Drumduan, Nairn. The overall champion and recipient of the J Bibby Agriculture Perpetual Shield, sash and £20 was first-time Thainstone exhibitor Stephen Moar, Coilsmore Farm, Maud with the February 2005-born Cluny Ace Glenna PI, an Oseeana Integrity Ace sired heifer in milk yielding 34kg per day. It sold for 3,000gn to judge Callum Innes, Drumduan, Nairn. Taking the reserve champion title was the July 2005-born heifer in milk Monyruy Rotate Ladydee PI from Colin G Mair, Monyruy, Longside. Yielding 29kg per day and sired by Monyruy Rotate Jed PI, the reserve sold for 2,200gn, also to the judge. Other leading prices included – 1,800gn paid by A Knox, Mid Haddo, Fyvie, Turriff for February 2005-born Cooshaugh Zidane Maggie by Zidane from W Winton & Son, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne and 1,600gn paid by Ordens Farms Ltd, Ordens, Boyndie, Banff for an August 2005-born heifer in milk by Hanno from Strathray Farms, Strathray, Kintore. Sale Averages – 12 heifers in milk £1,640.63; 1 cow in milk £1,522.50; 7 heifers in calf £1,470 and 7 bulling heifers £877.50. Cow in Milk or in Calf – W Winton & Son, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne with the July 2004-born Cooshaugh Indro Davina by Riglio Juror Indro (1,450gn). Heifer in Milk – 1 Stephen Moar, Coilsmore Farm, Maud with the February 2005-born Cluny Ace Glenna PI by Oseeana Integrity (3,000gn); 2 Colin G Mair, Monyruy Longside with the July 2005-born Monyruy Rotate Ladydee PI by Monyruy Rotate Jed PI (2,200gn); 3 W Winton & Son, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne with the February 2005-born Cooshaugh Zidane Maggie by Zidane (1,800gn). Heifer in Calf – 1 W Winton & Son, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne with the November 2005-born Cooshaugh Westminster Penny 2 by Avenham Westminster (1,500gn); 2 W Winton & Son, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne with the November 2005-born Cooshaugh Champion Hope by Calbrett IHH Champion (1,300gn); 3 W Winton & Son, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne with the July 2005-born Cooshaugh Zidane Linda by Zidane (1,100gn). Reserve Champion – Colin G Mair, Monyruy Longside with the July 2005-born Monyruy Rotate Ladydee PI by Monyruy Rotate Jed PI (2,200gn). Thursday 17th April 2008 Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ mid-week multi-breed show and sale of pedigree bulls attracted the crowds to Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre this week. The event was judged by Robert Marshall of Kincraigie Farms, Lumphanan who said he was pleased to see such a good turnout on the day. “It’s great to be judging here at Thainstone. I am looking for good scale and sound legs on the animals – the feet are very important to the turnout of any beast,” explained Mr Marshall. The overall and Charolais champion was March 2006-born Harestone Bruno by Rumsden Samurai, exhibited by R & N Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes. It sold to M G Anderson, Dorsincilly, Glenmuick, Ballater for 3,300gn. Harestone Bruno took the reserve charolais championship at the Spring Show in February. Reserve charolais champion also went to R & N Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes for April 2006-born Harestone Bullet by Harestone Ronsard which sold to I Wilson, Fordie, Torphins, Banchory for 2,700gn. Meanwhile the sale leader was Limousin champion exhibitor M Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt for April 2006-born Elrick Baptist from Croftlimousin Spencer which sold to E Robertson, Brough, Skeld, Bixter for 5,200gn. Mr Marshall picked as his reserve Limousin the May 2006-born Anside Buster by Fleethill Talisman from Mr and Mrs Stephen Irvine, Braehead, Drummuir, by Keith which sold for 2,000gn to P Duncan, Tulloch, Forbes, Alford. Other leading prices included – 3,600gn paid by A S & J Stanger, Hillhead of Cairness, Rathen, Fraserburgh for April 2006-born Clonlara Blackie by Ardelea from N & E Cruickshank, Cowford, Cleghorn, Nr Lanark; 3,400gn paid by A & J Forsyth, Aulton of Boharm, Craigellachie, Aberlour for July 2006-born Shannas Buchan by Dyke Thunder from Mr and Mrs J Penny, Shannas, Clola, Peterhead and 2,600gn paid by A & J Wilson, Upper Scotstown, Insch for June 2005-born Blelack Atlas by Bassingbourn Ralph from N F Massie & Sons, Blelack Aboyne. A total of 17 animals were sold and averages were as follows – 10 Limousins £2,759.50; 6 Charolais £2,607.50 and 1 Aberdeen-Angus £997.50 The full prize list was as follows: Charolais Born after 17/3/06 and before 19/7/06 – 1 R & N Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes with the March 2006-born Harestone Bruno by Rumsden Samurai (3,800gn); 2 R & N Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes with the April 2006-born Harestone Bullet by Harestone Ronsard (2,700gn); 3 Wendy J Kingaby, Mains of Auchmedden, Pennan, Nr Fraserburgh with the May 2006-born Utopia Barbican by Kilbreck Redhot. Born after 19/7/06 – 1 N F Massie & Sons, Blelack, Aboyne with the November 2006-born Blelack Barney by Thrunton Socrates; 2 N F Massie & Sons, Blelack, Aboyne with the October 2006-born Blelack Bullet by Cargriff Victorious; 3 I G Thomson, Airdlin, Mains Ythanbank, Ellon with the September 2006-born Airdlin Banjo by Janos Ubet. Champion – R & N Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes, Banchory with the March 2006-born Harestone Bruno by Rumsden Samurai (3,800gn). Reserve Champion – R & N Barclay, Harestone Farm, Crathes, Banchory with the April 2006-born Harestone Bullet by Harestone Ronsard (2,700gn). Limousin Born after 7/3/06 and before 23/4/06 – 1 M Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt with the April 2006-born Elrick Baptist by Croftlimousin Spencer (5,200gn); 2 M Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt with the April 2006-born Elrick Buddha by Croftlimousin Spencer (2,400gn); 3 C & E Ogg, Buchaam Farm, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire with the March 2006-born Eves Bolero by Oxygene. Born after 23/4/06 – 1 Mr and Mrs Stephen Irvine, Braehead, Drummuir, by Keith with the May 2006-born Anside Buster by Fleethill Talisman (2,200gn); 2 Messrs P Walker, Easterside, Dunnottar, Stonehaven with the May 2006-born Walker’s Benlomand by Walkers Temari (2,000gn); 3 Mr and Mrs J Penny, Shannas, Clola, Peterhead with the July 2006-born Shannas Buchan by Dyke Thunder (3,400gn). Champion – M Massie, Mains of Elrick, Auchnagatt with the April 2006-born Elrick Baptist by Croftlimousin Spencer (5,200gn). Reserve Champion – Mr and Mrs Stephen Irvine, Braehead, Drummuir, by Keith with the May 2006-born Anside Buster by Fleethill Talisman (2,200gn) Thursday 17th April 2008 Loading bank supervisor Allister Duncan was presented with a laptop by ANM Group chief executive Brian Pack – on behalf of his many work colleagues – during a farewell presentation to mark three decades with the mart. Mr Duncan was joined by many of his friends and colleagues from the company for a farewell drink in the Barn & Bushel restaurant this week. Speaking at the presentation Mr Pack said: “We wish Allister all the very best for the future. Over the past 31 years he has provided Aberdeen & Northern Marts with a tremendous service and his effort and hard work have been much appreciated.” Mr Duncan said that while he is sad to be leaving he is also looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren and learning how to surf the net on his new laptop! Hailing from Insch, Allister joined Aberdeen & Northern Marts as a yardsman at the then Insch mart in 1977 before moving to the Thainstone facility in 1990. Here he became responsible for the loading banks and the lorry washing facilities – a task he continued to head up over the years. He also had a keen interest in the Saturday implement sales and held responsibility for the small equipment and hand tools section.
Tuesday 15th April 2008 A large number of entries were forward at the latest show and sale of store cattle at Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre on Friday, April 11.
The Norvite Feeds-sponsored event was judged by Tony Thompson from Market Place, Thirsk with Norvite managing director Ed Smith on hand to present the prizes.
The overall show and bullock champion consignor and recipient of the Victor Davidson Perpetual Cup, as well as £100, was A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet with a 416kg February 2007-born Limousin which sold to W & B Hamilton & Sons, Bee edge, Coldingham, Eyemouth for £810.
Exhibiting the overall reserve champion and reserve champion bullock was W & N Milne, Milton of Edinglassie, Strathdon who took home the Charles Adams Perpetual cup and £50 for a 386kg March 2007-born Belgian Blue which sold to Backmuir Trading Ltd, Backmuir Keith for £780.
Mr Thompson placed as his champion heifer a 264kg May 2007-born Belgian Blue from D Smith, Sunnyhillview, Shandscross, Turriff which sold to W E Thompson, Nether Glasslaw, New Pitsligo, Fraserburgh for £850. Mr Smith picked up the Bruce Mackie Perpetual tray for his achievement.
Meanwhile the reserve champion heifer award and the Robert England Perpetual cup went to A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet for a 450kg November 2006-born Belgian Blue which realised £800 to A Sleigh & Son, Boghouse, Tarves, Ellon.
The award for best pair of bullocks and the Bank of Scotland quaich went to R & J Greenlaw, Groddie Farm, Logie Coldstone for two 470kg, September 2006-born and May 2007-born Limousins which sold to W B Hamilton & Sons, Bee edge, Coldingham, Eyemouth for £755 each.
The full prize list was as follows:
Single light bullock – 1 A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet (400kg,£810); 2 W & N Milne, Milton of Edinglassie, Strathdon (386kg,£780); 3 A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet (424kg, £800). Single heavy bullock – 1 L J George, Sheildpark, Rothiemay, (504kg,£790); 2 A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet (476kg,£790); 3 G & D Anderson, Brucewells, Netherley (466kg £840). Single light heifer – 1 D Smith, Sunnyhillview, Turriff (264kg,£850); 2 J A & J Beaton, Hillhead of Barra, Inverurie (406kg,£600); 3 D Smith, Sunnyhillview, Turriff (402kg,£650). Single heavy heifer – 1 A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet (450kg,£800); 2 A & J Nairn, Clashnoir, Glenlivet (458kg,£820); 3 G & D Anderson, Brucewells, Netherley (504kg,£840). Pair of bullocks – 1 R & J Greenlaw, Groddie Farm, Logie Coldstone (470kg,£755); 2 K H & K Marshall, East Bogheadly, Rickarton (436kg,£700) (484kg,£880); 3 J A & J Beaton, Hillhead of Barra, Inverurie (492kg,£740) (484kg,£745) Best pair – 1 R & J Greenlaw, Groddie Farm, Logie Coldstone (470kg, £755). Tuesday 8th April 2008 Caithness Livestock Centre hosted its annual April show and sale of store cattle this week.
Sponsored by Wick-based agricultural merchants W & A Geddes Ltd, the show was judged by Ronald Sime, Bruceland Farm, Elgin.
Mr Sime picked as his overall champion an April 2007-born 402kg yearling cross Charolais heifer from Stainland & Sibmister Farms, Castleton which was purchased by Carrie Mcadie, Bowertower for £ 710.
The champion animal will make a return appearance in the ring at Caithness in December. Buyer Carrie Mcadie purchased the heifer as her forthcoming entry in the Young Farmers’ Competition which will be judged at the annual Christmas show and sale.
The reserve championship also went to Stainland & Sibmister Farms, Castleton for their April 2007-born 368kg Charolais heifer which fetched £650 to Angus Cumming, Tillydesk, Ellon.
According to Caithness Livestock Centre Monday's show and sale was a positive start to the 2008 spring season, despite the return of the snowy weather.
The next event at Caithness Livestock Centre will be a sale of prime and breeding stock, store lambs, feeding ewes and rams on Tuesday, April 15.
For further information, contact Caithness Livestock Centre on (01955) 621363.
Tuesday 8th April 2008 More than 900 animals made their way to Inverurie’s Thainstone Centre for a show and sale of Aberdeen-Angus sired store cattle on Friday (April 04).
The show – which was sponsored by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society – was judged by David Jackson, Mains of Melgund, Brechin.
Overall champion and recipient of the Raymond Smith Perpetual Trophy was a 622kg June 2006-born Aberdeen-Angus steer from W Barnetson & Sons, Lynegar, Watten, near Wick which realised £940 to D & V Buchan, Savoch, Longside.
The reserve champion was a 494kg March 2007-born Angus heifer from J & J Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, Keith which was bought by W & J Cameron, Burnside, Edingight, Grange, Keith for £820.
Willie Sclater, president of the North-east Aberdeen-Angus Breeders Club was on hand to present the prizes.
The full prize list was as follows:
Single Bullock – 1 W Barnetson & Sons, Lynegar, Watten, (622kg, £940); 2 Boginduie Farming Co, Boginduie, Aberlour, (540kg £790); 3 J & J Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, Keith (612kg, £860). Single Heifer – 1 J & J Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, (494kg, £820); 2 J & J Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, (454kg, £660); 3 J & J Mark Mains of Pitlurg, (414kg, £720). Pair of Bullocks – 1 J & J Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, Keith, (541kg, £800); 2 D Campbell, Camaghill, Fort William, (367kg, £640); 3 Kierfiold Farm, Sandwick (457kg, £700). Pair of Heifers – J & J Mark, Mains of Pitlurg, (554kg, £840); 2 Boginduie Farming Co, Boginduie, Aberlour, (450kg £680); 3 J & A Strathdee, North Retannach, Rothiemay, (450kg, £620).
The busy season of spring shows and sales continues on Friday, April 11 with a show and sale of store cattle sponsored by Norvite animal nutrition specialists.
Meanwhile, it will be a busy day on Wednesday, April 16 as Thainstone hosts a show and sale of pedigree bulls and females. On the same day, a show and sale of dairy cattle will be held in conjunction with the Holstein Scotland North Club.
Tuesday 1st April 2008 April will get off to a flying start at Caithness Livestock Centre
on Monday, April 07 with a show and sale of more than 1,300 store
cattle.
The event is being sponsored by Wick-based agricultural merchants W and A Geddes Ltd and will include classes for singles, pairs and pens of four.
The exhibitor of the overall champion will receive a trophy and £100, with £50 to be presented to the exhibitor of the overall reserve champion. Judging the entries will be Ronald Sime, Bruceland Farm, Elgin.
Commenting on the show and sale, Caithness Livestock Centre manager John Bremner said: “Following on from the success of our show and sale in March, we anticipate strong interest in what will be an excellent turnout of cattle.”
The show will commence at 9am, the sale will begin at 10am and the presentation of the champion’s trophy will take place at 12noon.
For further information, contact Caithness Livestock Centre on (01955) 621363.
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