UK Cattle Breeders' Societies and Associations

UK Cattle Breeders' Societies and Associations

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Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

The Aberdeen-Angus evolved during the early part of the 19th century from the hardy, black, polled cattle which populated North-east Scotland.

Ayrshire Cattle Society,

The Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland is based in the breed's home territory at Ayr in Scotland. Membership is now 1000 and the society has 23 affiliated local regional clubs.

British Bazadaise Cattle Society

The British Bazadaise Cattle Society was formed following the importation of 20 heifers and 8 bulls in 1989, and the first calves were born in 1990. The Society has now grown to about 30 members and has approximately 280 registered cattle.

The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society

The Beef Shorthorn has a proud history as the oldest beef breed. Originating in the North of England and known world wide as 'The Great Improver', it was used as a pioneer breed in the developing beef producing countries.

New Year’s Day Baby Comes of Age at Skipton Suckled Calves Show 2009-Nov-02
A 2009 New Year’s Day ‘baby girl’ took top honours on her first public appearance when chosen as champion at the annual show and sale of suckled calves and 2008-born store cattle at Skipton Auction Mart.

National Beef Calf Decline Accelerates
2009-Nov-02
The declining national cattle breeding herd and continued switch away from beef inseminations among dairy producers up to 2007/8 has led the decline in calves available for beef production in Great Britain to accelerate noticeably over the past year.

Climate Change Attack on Grass Produced Beef is Misdirected 2009-Oct-28
A world wide attack on climate change will fail if policy makers mistakenly identify red meat production as a front line reason for rising temperatures.

Belted Galloway Cattle Society

Belted Galloways are a hardy breed that originated on the exposed uplands of Galloway, in the south west of Scotland.
Colours are black, dun, or red, all with the characteristic white belt, which completely encircles the body.

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British Blue Cattle Society

British Breeders imported Belgian Blues into the UK, in the early 1980’s. They recognised their future importance to the modern commercial beef market, being fine boned, heavily muscled, docile animals with tremendous growth potential, leading to a very high percentage of saleable meat.

British Blonde Society

There are approximately 8000 registered breeding cows in the U.K., owned by the 600 membership. Registrations of new births should total 2500 this year and the Society is maintaining this steady growth in numbers of around 1 - 2%.

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