The PGC was formed in 1982 to protect the interests and improve the status of pygmy goats in Great Britain. Membership offers the opportunity to:
Obtain and exchange information via the quarterly magazine “PYGMY GOAT NOTES", the PGC...
Aberdeen-angus is the world’s finest beef breed with world recognition for its quality meat and easy cared for cattle. Find out more about the breed and the benefits of breeding aberdeen-angus cattle for commercial beef farmers
Originating in South-west Scotland, the Ayrshire Breed was first recorded on an official basis in the 1870's, with formation of the Ayrshire Cattle Society Herd Book in 1877.
The typical Ayrshire cow is an alert vigorous animal showing strong...
The Belted Galloway is currently experiencing an upsurge in popularity and it's no wonder. One of the most visually distinctive breeds of cattle, its many merits lie not only in its unique appearance and good nature, but also in its hardiness and...
We aim to encourage, promote and improve the breeding of Bazadaise cattle in the UK and Ireland.
We will compile, maintain and publish a Herd Book of recognised and pure-bred Bazadaise. We will keep a Pedigree and Grading Register of other...
The Breeder appreciates the basic qualities and growth rates of these cattle which enable them to produce strong, very well developed weaned calves with good conformation resulting in maximum profit per cow.
The Fattener benefits from their...
Belgium breeders imported top Durham Shorthorn cattle from England from 1850 to improve native breed in the Ardennes
By 1930 beef type was beginning to show and by 1960 the distinct meat animal seen today had begun to emerge
The breed...
The BCCS Terminal Index is aimed at a commercial herd using Charoalis bulls over large framed, mixed breed cows to breed steers and heifers to finish at 18 months of age. All progeny are destined for slaughter and no replacement females are...
During the 1800s, black and white cattle were imported into the east coast ports of England and Scotland from the Low Countries, until live cattle importations were stopped in 1892 as a precaution against endemic Foot and Mouth disease on the...
Parthenais cattle were only introduced to the UK over the last thirty years but they are one of the oldest breeds in France, with the Herd book established in 1893. They were originally developed for use as draft animals; hence the development of...
