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.

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.

Keep Beef Breeding Cows for Change in Fortune 12/08/08
Suckled calf breeders should resist the temptation to sell off cows without replacing them now that the beef sector is poised to move into much calmer water.

Native Breeds for Modern Needs Launched 30/06/08
Native breeds will make their debut in an exhibition at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show, the two day specialist business to business event organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers.

22 Cattle Breed Societies at Beef Expo 2008 17/04/08
No fewer than 22 beef breed societies have reserved demonstration space to promote their breeds and it is anticipated that more than 300 cattle will be on display.

Breed Data Highlights National Herd Changes 20/11/07
The number of beef-sired calves born annually in England has declined by almost 70,000 over the past four years, according to BCMS registrations.

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.

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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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