PUT THIS BREED WHERE IT WORKS THE BEST…

IN YOUR HERD

The breed was introduced into the UK and Ireland some 30 years ago and numbers are continually increasing. Parthenais cattle can also be found in America and Canada.

The Parthenais breed is now recognised as a “market topper” with crossbreds frequently leading the trade when presented in both store and fat markets.

PARTHENAIS IN THE UK

The demand for both pedigree and crossbred cattle outweighs supply, and pedigree herds are steadily increasing throughout the country, due to private and market sales, embryos and importations.

GRASSROOTS

The Grassroots Breed Society system is powerful, flexible and comprehensive. It is easy to use and accommodates your requirements

NEWS

News
Rishi Sunak Visits
Rishi Sunak Visits

Something a bit different for a Friday afternoon at Abbey Farm. The Prime Minister paid us a visit to talk about farming in the uplands.

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Merchandise Shop Launches
Merchandise Shop Launches

I am delighted to launch an online merchandise shop for the British Parthenais Society, which means no stock being held by us, therefore no direct cost to the Society at all, in fact a percentage of all sales will be returned to Society funds thanks to Sam Small and his team at Stash Shop.

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Important Notice
Important Notice

Following advice from the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, we wish to inform breeders who intend to purchase Parthenaise cattle that only animals registered in an approved EU herd book are eligible for pedigree registration in the herd book of the British Parthenais Cattle Society.

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Farmers Weekly Article
Farmers Weekly Article

In case you’ve not read your Farmers Weekly yet this week, I thought I’d let you know that the Parthenais Chairman, James Duerden has again got a fantastic article on the breed and his herd.

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FOR SALE

take a look at what we have on offer in the form of livestock and semen. If you wish to advertise please contact us with your requirements.