For the last three years, in January, they have produced a catalogue of bulls for sale, which helps prospective buyers choose their preferred animal and Marion believes this has been a great success.
The remaining bull calves are castrated and sold. The best of the heifer calves are retained in the herd and have their first calf at two years old. John said: "Calving at two years is important. It means females are likely to be good milkers for the rest of their breeding life and this is more efficient.”
Aberdeen Angus cattle are naturally good mothers who produce a lot of milk for their calves. This means stronger, healthier calves and more progeny produced during the entire breeding life.
The Wedderlie bloodlines are greatly sought after by other farmers so there is always a strong demand for the surplus heifers for breeding, while the bottom third are sold locally as suckled calves.
Marion said: "We believe it is the commercial side of the business which gives us an advantage in the pedigree sales”.
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