News Archive 2008

10 November 2008

Rhaeader herd ends on a high

A major reduction sale of the Rhaeader herd was held on Wednesday the 5 th of November 2008 at Old Hall, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells under instruction from Charmaine Middleton.

Sixty head of cattle were sold, comprising of cows with calves at foot, in-calf heifers and maiden heifers.

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24 October 2008

Welsh Black Cattle Society conference Down Under

It promises to be the trip of a lifetime - but there is a more serious side to next

month's visit Down Under by members of the Welsh Black Cattle Society.

The three week tour of Australia coincides with the society's second World Conference in Melbourne and chief executive Andrew James who will be leading the party of 29 says the underlying aim is to secure the international future of the breed.

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24 October 2008

Sale of Welsh Blacks at Dolgellau in November

Andrew James, chief executive of the Welsh Black Cattle Society, is predicting a

"wonderful opportunity" for buyers when the society's next pedigree cattle sale is

held at Dolgellau on Tuesday, November 4.

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22 October 2008

Rhaeadr Herd goes under the Hammer

The Rhaeadr herd of pedigree Welsh Black cattle, established in 1964, will go under the hammer on Wednesday 5 November 2008. 

Under the instruction of Mrs Charmaine Middleton, who is selling the majority of her cattle which are organic, of an Elite Herd Health status, within the Premium Herd Health Scheme, and also a closed herd.

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17 October 2008

Demand for mature breeding stock at Llandovery sale

More than half the cattle sold at Llandovery Sale yesterday were in-calf heifers, showing that farmers want a quick return on their investment in the tough financial climate, says Welsh Black Society Chief Executive Andrew James.

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30 September 2008

Welsh Black honours go north and south

The results of the Welsh Black Cattle Society's Bull and Female of the Year Competition 2008 see the top honours go to breeders in North and South Wales.

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24 September 2008

Welsh Blacks kick off autumn sale season at Dolgellau

Over 200 head of mature cattle went under the hammer at Dolgellau at the Welsh Black Cattle Society's first pedigree store sale of the autumn (19 September).

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29 August 2008

Bullish end to long career with Welsh Blacks

Pictured is Gareth Evans (left) who is retiring as Welsh Black Cattle Society Bull Inspector.

He is receiving the gift of a Welsh Black china bull from Council Chairman
of the Society Evan Tudor at Dolgellau.

Mr Evans, of Swn-y-Ffrwd, Bontgoch, Talybont, Ceredigion, has inspected primarily bulls, but also breeding females, for the Society for over 20 years. Bulls must be inspected and approved for breed type and traits before being sold as Pedigree Breeding Bulls.

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27 August 2008

Polled Welsh Black Cattle Club gets ready for autumn open day

Two herds of polled pedigree Welsh Black cattle will be available for inspection at an open day on September 13 th organised by the Polled Welsh Black Cattle Club.

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29 July 2008

Welsh Black cattle hope to grow at Botanic Garden

Already home to a vast display of plants and trees, the National Botanic Garden of Wales has welcomed a new species - Welsh Black Cattle.

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13 July 2008

Welsh Blacks gear up for Royal Welsh Show

With only a week to go until the Royal Welsh Show (July 21-24) Welsh Black Cattle breeders are making their final preparations for the show ring.

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Tuesday 15 January 2008

Great start to 2008 at Dolgellau sale

The New Year got off to a good start for the Welsh Black Cattle Society at today's (January 15 th ) sale at Dolgellau with the surge in interest in pedigree beef cattle boding well for 2008.

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