event. Once again, we had a very good stand, and being on my home patch, I was delighted to be awarded 1st prize in the Breed Society Exhibit category.
Neil Shand and Emma McInnes receiving the award for coming 1st prize in the Breed Society Exhibit category
We were fortunate enough to be able to hold an open day at the end of September, courtesy of David, Kath Edwards and Fran Ford. Events like these are always easy when the host farmers have enthusiasm for both the breed and the message we were trying to give on the day. We are indebted to David, Kath and Fran for their commitment to the open day. Ed Simmons gave a detailed presentation based around pelvic measurements, and their effectiveness in helping to select the future of a breeding herd. I gave a talk on sustainability in beef production, and a very interesting discussion was had by all present. Drinks were kindly supplied by Crediton Milling, and the British Simmental Cattle Society provided a barbecue. A great day was had by all.
From left to right; Penny Lally, Kath Edwards, David Edwards, Fran Ford, Julie Holmes and Neil Shand.
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Scotland’s Beef Event took place the following week at North Bethelnie Farm in Aberdeenshire. In spite of the weather (snow and sleet in May)! this was a well-attended
