Aberdeen-Angus Breed in Ireland:
Ireland has been famous for its cattle since it first starting exporting livestock almost 1000 years ago. Since then Irish stock has played a major role in the foundation of breeding herds throughout the world, particularly in great Britain and both North and South America.
Aberdeen-Angus cattle were first introduced into Ireland as far back as the 1860’s. While Ireland has a large number of breeders with small herds of breeding females, other herds range to more than 50 females.
Breeders are dedicated and breed Aberdeen-Angus cattle with meticulous care. To grade up stock sires have been purchased from Scotland, America and Canada enabling breeders to keep pace with modern demands.
For the past 20 years or more Irish bred bulls have had a major influence on the breed throughout the British Isles, with bulls and their offspring often featured in the championship line ups at the Perth Bull Sales.
