Pendle Tiger Roars to Success at Carlisle

2025 AGM

Dear Member

AGM / Council Nominations

The Society will hold its AGM on the evening of 9th May 2025, prior to the sale at Carlisle.

There will be four Regional seats up for re-election: those of Oliver McCann (Northern Ireland), Linda Morgan (Wales), Maimie Paterson (Scotland), & Andrew Price (England).

If anybody is interested in joining the Council of the Society, then do please put your name forward. 

Please contact the office to obtain Nomination Forms.  

Completed forms are to be received by the Society Office by 5pm on Friday 11th April 2025.

Kind regards

Andy

Andy Ryder

(Society Company Secretary)

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British Blue x Calves Dominate CCM New Year Calf Show

The opening New Year calf show at CCM Skipton began on a high note with a robust turnout of 115 head, with very pleasing trade to match across all classes. report

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Solway View Taffy Takes Interbreed Pedigree Championship at Agri Expo

Solway View Taffy from Kevin Watret (Maulscastle Farming), was the Female Champion and Overall Champion at the Border Club Calf Show at Borderway Agri Expo. report

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SEMEN SIRES - NOTICE TO MEMBERS
With the increasing number of semen sires, both UK & Overseas, being marketed as  “Commercial Use Only” bulls – would members please check with the Society Office to make sure the sires are eligible for registration. info@britishbluecattle.org
t. 01768 870522

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Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3)

Due to BTV-3 cases in England, Great Britain has lost its disease-free status. Therefore, trade in live ruminant animals with the EU and Northern Ireland (NI) is currently suspended, likely for the next few years (dependent on a vaccine becoming available or regaining disease freedom). details

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TAKING HAIR SAMPLES FOR DNA
Please follow these instructions when taking hair samples for DNA.

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