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Benefits of type classifying your Ayrshire herd! 7th November 2023 Benefits of type classifying your Ayrshire herd! The key benefits of superior graded animals is that they attract higher values than their counterparts. Specific strengths and weaknesses are highli... Read more
All Britain & Ireland Photographic Competition 2023 31st October 2023 All Britain & Ireland Photographic Competition 2023 Entries are now being accepted for the All Britain & Ireland Photographic competition. The closing date is 31st of December 2023. To qualify the ph... Read more
23rd October 2023 Herdbooks for sale A member has the following volumes of the historical Ayrshire Herdbook for sale.  Volume 70, 71, 72, 73 (part 2), and 74 (part 1 & 2). Please contact Ms Kirk for more information on 01387 820258. ... Read more
23rd October 2023 Mrs Margaret Evans, Funeral Arrangements The society wish to inform members of the funeral arrangements for the late Margaret Evans.  A private burial will be held on Tuesday 7th November followed by a service of thanksgiving, where everyone is welcome, at St Mary’s Parish Church, Knockin, Oswestry, 2.30 pm with refreshments afterwards a... Read more
17th October 2023 Mrs Margaret Evans It is with great sadness that we must inform our members and friends that Mrs Margaret Evans has peacefully passed away. Margaret was the wife of our late Honorary President, Edward Evans and was like a family member to so many of us. She had a long association with both the Society and Cattle Serv... Read more
CULL COW - SPECIAL PRIZES 12th October 2023 CULL COW - SPECIAL PRIZES As part of the Cull Cow scheme to raise funds for the 2024 Works Conference, competitions were also ran for the heaviest cow and highest lifetime pro... Read more
4th October 2023 Classifications Please see attached latest classifications compiled by Chris Weaver. ... Read more
Milking cows wanted 3rd October 2023 Milking cows wanted Urgently required - Up to 25 milking Ayrshire cows wanted having had 2 or 3 calves, fresh calved prefered or up to three months into lactation. Must ... Read more
19th September 2023 AgriScot Dairy Cattle Classes, are now OPEN. This year's Agriscot will be held on 22 November 2023. Click here to book entries and accommodation.   ... Read more
CULL COW - DRAW WINNER 22nd September 2023 CULL COW - DRAW WINNER The World Conference UK2024 committee would like to thank everyone for their support and pledges towards the cull cow scheme. During the Ayrshire Ch... Read more