Despite the BSE debacle the Aberdeen-Angus breed is holding-up well in Britain. The Aberdeen-Angus is expanding as a terminal sire and as a sire of replacement females. Certified Aberdeen-Angus Beef has been the driving force behind the breeds revival in recent years. Cheap imported beef from Continental Europe can never match the eating quality of Angus beef.
Aberdeen-Angus Advantages
Easy calving especially when compared to continental breeds
Vigorous calves
Good mothering ability
Easy care and low maintenance costs
Suitability for a grass fed system and good foraging ability
An excellent sire for replacement females
Fast finishing progeny
The beef breed the public knows best
Fleshing and marbling par excellence
Docility
Premium prices
Naturally polled
Ability to thrive in harsh environments
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