Suomen Angusyhdistys

The Finnish Angus Association

Official Aberdeen Angus Breed Society of Finland – production quality and sustainable breeding

Angus – the elite of beef cattle breeds

Angus, also known as Aberdeen Angus, is a beef cattle breed from the north-east of Scotland. Angus is always polled. Angus can be both black and red. The Angus is specifically a maternal beef breed. Angus cows have good maternal traits. Angus cows take good care of their calves and have sufficient milk production level which ensures good calf growth. Angus is also specially appreciated for its excellent beef quality. Angus beef is known for its fine marbling, which gives the meat its juiciness and flavour.

Polled – naturally hornless

Angus is always polled. Hornlessness is a desirable trait. Polled cattle are easier to handle and they cause less injury to other animals than horned cattle. Polledness is a heritable trait which is passed on to crossbred offspring.

Angus is suitable for many

Angus is a beef cattle breed in which you can achieve both calving ease, good maternal traits, rapid growth and excellent beef quality. As an excellent grazer, Angus cattle can increase biodiversity. Angus also brings added value to crossbred offspring.

Angus cattle suit very well into Finnish production environment. Angus is the third most common beef cattle breed in Finland. Angus cattle endure the winter cold and summer heat. Angus breed is particularly suitable for roughage based feeding and grass-fed production systems. The feed intake capability of Angus cattle can be utilized in Finnish grass silage based production. Angus cattle are good grazers. Angus can be successfully grazed on native-, seashore and arable pastures.

Since 1981, the Finnish Angus Association has been active in promoting the Angus breed and developing Angus breeding in Finland.

Angus herds in Finland

Angus cattle are managed in both breeding and production herds in Finland. There are almost 3000 pure bred Angus beef cows in the breeding register. If you are interested in Angus cattle, Angus cattle breeding, Angus beef, please contact the board of the Finnish Angus Association.

News from the Finnish Angus Association

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Frequently asked questions

Why Angus?
  1. Angus is suited to a wide range of conditions – Angus can be raised on forage based diets. Angus also is a very good grazer
  2. Angus cows calve easily, are fertile and long-lived
  3. Angus calves are vigorous
  4. Angus cattle are polled, carbon black or rusty red in colour.
  5. Angus beef is marbled, juicy, tender and tasty
How to become a member of the Finnish Angus Association?

The easiest way to become a member of the Finnish Angus Association is to send your contact details to the Finnish Angus Association Secretary. As a member of the Finnish Angus Association, you will receive information about the Angus breed and topics related to suckler cow production. Membership benefits include membership letters and an annual membership magazine.

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Where can I find Angus animals for my herd?

If you are interested in acquiring Angus animals, heifers, cows or a breeding bull, you should contact the board of the Finnish Angus Association. The members of the Board will be happy to help you with the purchase of angus animals.

I am interested in Angus beef, where do I contact?

A few Angus farms sale their beef directly. If you are interested in buying Angus beef or just want to discuss about Angus beef, you should contact the Finnish Angus Association Board.