The president of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society says the organisation is “absolutely not in crisis” despite the resignation of its chief executive, communications manager and three board members.
Alex Sanger, who runs the Rosemount herd at of Rosemount Farms, Prettycur, Montrose, said it was “business as usual” at the society.
“We have our regular council meeting in a fortnights’ time and we will formulise a plan to move forward,” said Mr Sanger.
Last month both chief executive, Johnny Mackey, and communications manager, Chrissie Long, resigned from the society.
More recently three board members, including the junior vice-president, have also resigned.
Speaking at a press briefing for the World Angus Forum, which the society is hosting later this year, Mr Sanger said the society was engaging with members to understand what their issues were and to address them.
The current membership stands at approximately 2,500 people across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Mr Sanger said the society had not ruled out searching for a new chief executive, however the focus at the moment was on organising the World Forum.
He said the forum, which comprises 50 events over a 16-day period in June and July, was a £500,000 project to showcase the Aberdeen-Angus breed throughout the length and breadth of the UK.
Forum co-ordinator Hazel Baxter said to date 250 delegates had signed up for the event from countries such as Canada, India, South Africa, America, Australia and Sweden.
Scottish highlights of the tour include an increased entry of 150 Aberdeen-Angus cattle at the Royal Highland Show, and three Scottish showcases of the breed.
These will take place at the Border Union Showground, Dingwall Mart and Tillyfour Farms in Alford, which was home to breed founder William McCombie.
Local breeders will attend each event to showcase their herds.
The forum, which runs from June 16 to July 2, will also feature a two-day technical conference titled ‘From Consumption to Conception’.
Past society president James Playfair-Hannay, who said he intends to stand for council at the next meeting, said the conference would cover issues such as genetics, consumer demand and animal health.
