Dairy Shorthorn Journal 2014 by alan peedle

Volume 83 2014

Dairy Breed of the Future: native breed, natural grazers

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SHORTHORN SOCIETY 2014 Sales Dates at Chelford

DAIRY SHORTHORNS

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Monday 20th October

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The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland Contents: Society Staff Members and Council Members 2013/14 3 Secretary’s Report 5 President’s Report 7 This Years Letter - ‘H’ 7 Regulations for Registrations in Coates’s Herd Book 8 Remembering Friends 9 New Members & Prefixes 2013 13 Winners of Gold Cup & Diploma Awards 2012 15 Star Brood Cows 17 Milk Yield Certificates 2013 19 Type Classification Results 21 Rodway Orgine 100 ton Cow 25 John Hayward 25 2013 AGM & Judging Day 26 New Zealand 2013 - 14th World Shorthorn Conference 31 Photographic Competition 41 Young Member Profiles 44 North West Herd Competition 2013 45 Teasdale Tours: NEW ZEALAND 2013 50 North Midlands Herd Competition 2013 55 North Midland Results - Herd Competition 2013 57 North Midlands Herd Visit 57 North Midlands Calf Show at Beeston 58 North of England Shorthorn Calf Show - Penrith Show 59 North Midlands Judging Day 61 South Wales Herd Competition 2013 63 South Wales Dairy Herd Competition 2013 Results 65 SWCSBA AGM & Dinner 66 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Dairy Herds Competition Results 2013 66 SWCSBA 2013 Herd Visit 68 Irish Milking Shorthorn Club 69 Dairy Shorthorn Club Sale - Carnaross 69 2013 Country Report: Canada 71 Strickley Come Quickly 72 International Photographic Competition 2013 73 “Let The Word Be Heard” 79 England and Wales - September 2013 80 Reseeding with Shorthorns 84 NMR’s Milk Pregnancy Test Brings Successes 86 Ripley’s Believe It or Not 90 Shorthorn Society Show & Sale - 3rd June 2013 93 Shorthorn Society Autumn Show & Sale - 21st October 2013 94 3rd National Dairy Shorthorn Show at Cheshire Show 96 Presentation to winners 99 Royal Highland Show 101 Great Yorkshire Show 103 The Royal Welsh Show 105 Regional Shows 106 UK Dairy Expo 2013 117 National All Breeds Calf Show 120 Bath & West Dairy Show 124 Welsh Dairy Show 125 2013 Calf Shows 126 Shorthorn Classifieds 127 Shorthorn Society Membership and Registration Fees 128

Advertisers: Amber Herd 18 Blue Merle Limited

Bushmills Shorthorns 124 Caltech Crystalyx

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Canadian Milking Shorthorns

Churchroyd Herd

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\Cotonhall Herd 88-89 Cotonhall Eclipse & Wizard

Drisgol Dairy Shorthorns

The Dunham Herd

Earlsgift & Avondale

Farmers Guardian BC Frank R Marshall & Co.

IFC

Harrison & Hetherington

Hooton Herd 6 Kenprest Dairy Shorthorns

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Marleycote Shorthorns & Ayrshires

28-29

Morwood Herd 14 Nejay Herd 16 NMR 87 Nordic Star 60 North Midlands Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders 49 North West Regional Association

PinPoint 2 Rantonall 100% Purebreds

Red Cattle Genetics

Rodway Dairy Shorthorns

Shaunlea Herd 113 Strickley Shorthorns

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeder’s Association 67 South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

Tabley Shorthorns 114

Cover picture: HRH The Prince of Wales congratulates Seimon Thomas on winning the Championship at the Royal Welsh Show shorthorn

Society Patron: HRH The Princess Royal

Council Members 2013/14 Region 1 - Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Yorkshire and Humberside

DH Craig: tel 01388 577297

I Collins: tel 07761965493

Society Staff Members â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who to contact and for whatâ&#x20AC;? President: Arthur Whittle t: 01823 400910

Region 2 - Cumbria, Lancashire and Isle of Man

e: whittles@houndsmoor.orangehome.co.uk

J Robinson: tel 01539722294 | email: james.michelle2@btinternet.com

Region 3 - Cheshire, Merseyside, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Gwynedd, Clwyd and Powys

Secretary:

C Crank: tel 07774502181 | email: cerys.crank@cogentuk.com N Madeley: tel 01746 785571 | email: neil.madeley@btopenworld.com

Frank Milnes e: frankmilnes@shorthorn.co.uk

Region 4 - Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire

J Fisher: 01623 860764 | email: jonathanr.fisher@hotmail.co.uk

Region 5 - Hereford & Worcs, West Mids, Warwicks, Gloucestershire, Dyfed, Glamorgan, Gwent and Carmarthen

Claire Ward Dairy Registrations & Red Cattle Genetics

E Davies: tel 01994 230377 | email: markdavies8@btconnect.com G James: tel 01239 711661 | email: gwyndafandenfys@tiscali.co.uk

e: claire@shorthorn.co.uk

Region 6 - Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Vacancy Region 7 - Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Gt London

Rachel Foley

e: rachel@shorthorn.co.uk

Beef Registrations & General Enquiries

J Wyatt: tel 01953 498221 | email: tim@pearnwyatt.freeserve.co.uk

Region 8 - Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Devon and Cornwall

A Whittle : tel 01823 400910 email: whittles@houndsmoor.orangehome.co.uk T Cligg: tel 01935 891199 | email: the.cliggs@virgin.net

Sue Watkins Office Manager & Accounts

Region 9 - Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Isle of Wight

e: suewatkins@shorthorn.co.uk

Vacancy Region 10 - North of Scotland - North of a line drawn between Montrose and Fort William Vacancy

Roger Kelley

Region 11 - South Scotland - Perthshire

Accountant

Vacancy

e: rogerkelley@shorthorn.co.uk

Region 12 - Ulster (excluding counties Cavan) Vacancy Region 13 - Munster, Leinster, Connaught, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan Vacancy Past Presidents

E Crank: tel 0151 356 0025 | email: edwardcrank1@aol.com G Madeley: tel 01952541211 | email: rodwayshorthorns@gmail.com J Teasdale: tel 01387 880236 W Young: tel 07785 971614 | email: youngj-w@supanet.com

Special Members

M Dobson: tel 07880 676178 | email: jen_dobson@hotmail.co.uk A Lawson: tel 01334840256 | email: lismulligan@btconnect.com H Rawlins: tel 01980 652701 | email: henryrawlins@btinternet.com S Royle: tel 0161 928 7600 S Thomas: tel 01239 698240 | email: drysgolgoch@btconnect.com D Winnington: tel 01785824402 | email: davidlovesdebbie@live.com

Co-opted Members

D Baynes: tel 01434673244 | email david.baynes@btconnect.com

J Hayward: tel 01777 870248 | email: haywardwst@aol.com

Shorthorn Society 4th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2LG tel: 02476 696 549

fax: 02476 696 729

email:

shorthorn@shorthorn.co.uk

website:

www.shorthorn.co.uk shorthorn

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HQ News:

Secretary’s Report In March this year the World Shorthorn Conference was held in New Zealand. It was very interesting to see the huge swing in land use from sheep to dairying, outlined further in my World Conference report. They obviously feel that there is a bright future in producing more milk. The most interesting thing I noticed during our visit was the interest in and growing numbers of Herdhomes to house cattle during the winter months. New Zealand’s ability to produce milk with very low inputs has been the backbone of their successful dairy industry for generations. Introducing buildings and concrete have an immediate effect on fixed costs and extra work involved in disposing of muck. It will be interesting to see how it impacts on profitability. Whilst we were enjoying beautiful sunshine in New Zealand the spring weather here was not so kind. The unseasonally late snow caused havoc in many places and was a far cry from the hoped for early spring. The summer was considerably kinder than last year however and hopefully most farmers will be going in to the winter with plentiful supplies of good quality forage. We are seeing a continuing interest in Dairy Shorthorns and the number of registrations is gradually increasing on a year on year basis, and new buyers at society sales have been very pleased with the cattle they have bought. People are genuinely surprised at the benefits they are achieving through increased fertility, lower veterinary costs, and lower replacement costs. We have known for years what these benefits can deliver to the bottom line. Our challenge is convincing others of these benefits. Congratulations to all our show winners this year. Shows are our main shop window and the time, effort and cost of taking cattle to shows is huge. It would be lovely to see new herds competing at the shows and who knows they might even catch the bug and then there would be no stopping them! We again had a great entry at our National Show and it was good to see Edward Crank take the championship. Edward and family have worked very hard since the National Show went to Cheshire 3 yrs ago to ensure its success. We do rely on a relatively small number of exhibitors keeping the flag flying and we must thank Wendy Young and her clippaholics team for their ever present help at all the shows. Wendy not only prepares her family’s cattle but also many of the others and is always ready to help teach other people the art of show preparation. We also had two hugely satisfying events at the Royal Highland show. Steven Girvan won the Championship for the third year running with the same cow, Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen, a feat which to my knowledge has never been done before.

I’m not sure whether the credit should go to Steven or to the person who looks after the cow all year round, ensuring she is back in calf and on top form every year for the Royal Highland show. Probably the most pleasing award went to John Teasdale who received the John Miller Trophy from the Royal Highland Show which is awarded to the person contributing most to the success of the show in the cattle, horse and sheep lines. John was the driving force behind having Dairy Shorthorn classes re instated at the Royal Highland show in 2005 and has supported the show every year not only showing himself but encouraging others to show and helping them to look after their cattle whilst at the show. It is this spirit of friendship and helping other exhibitors which marks the Shorthorns out from other breeds. Long may it continue. It was disappointing to have to cancel the classes at the Livestock event but moving the date of the show and TB restrictions combined to decimate our entries. Hopefully we will see Dairy Shorthorns there again in 2014. There will be a new Dairy Show in 2014 held at the Telford Agricultural Centre in September when HUK will be hosting their first UK Dairy Day on 17th September. We anticipate having Dairy Shorthorn classes at that event and hope we can attract a good entry. Red Cattle Genetics have had another good year and have three new bulls to promote. Castledale Snowman is a white bull out of 9,000Kg EX classified dam with high protein figures. Brooksteads Bomber is a 100% bull out of a 10,000Kg dam and Strickley Wiggo is a Watzon son, eligible for export out of an EX92 six star brood cow. If you haven’t received a new brochure please contact the office. We have also had the highest ever classified cow in the breed this year with Hooton Fairy Duchess 31st going Excellent 97 points. With yields of up to 13,000Kg it is a cow which certainly has it all. Congratulations to the Hayward family. My thanks go to our president Arthur Whittle and all the Council members who devote their time and effort on your behalf and to our staff here in the office for their unstinting support. Frank Milnes shorthorn

The First EX97 Dairy Shorthorn Hooton FAIRY DUCHESS 31 EX97 6E 10* Hero Red x EX92 2* Appeal x EX92 10* Fair Share x EX91 8* Balingsholm x EX91 4* Fair Try

Days 2/4 305 3/4 305 4/4 305 5/4 305 6/5 305 7/5 305 8/11 305

Age

Milk 6890 7902 10300 11202 13019 8829 9478

BF % 4.12 4.23 4.45 4.22 4.41 4.07 4.70

P% 3.11 3.28 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.35 3.07

Sire : Heatherstone V Hero Red Dam: Hooton Fairy Duchess 25 EX92 2* 2Dam: Hooton Fairy Duchess 20 EX92 10* 3Dam: Hooton Fairy Duchess 18 EX91 8* 4Dam: Hooton Fairy Duchess 11 EX91 4*

Production & Inspection Interbreed champion of the Yorkshire NMR competition 2012 Winner of the Shorthorn National Gold Cup Currently on a flush programme Promising son Hooton Dynamite by Watzon True red heifer by Watzon

John, Chris & Matt Hayward Westwood Farm, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire.NG22 0PF tel: 01777870248 3

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Presidents Report It hardly seems possible that a year has already passed since writing my last report, a year that has sadly seen several stalwarts of our Society pass on and our condolences go out to all the families who have had to say farewell to a loved one. These breeders have contributed several decades of breeding to the Dairy Shorthorn, it is their vision in the past when our commercial viability was waning that has helped ensure our present day status not only with registrations growing, as is our membership, but more importantly we have a breed that is very capable of economic milk production and competing with the best whatever the system. We must not however become complacent but continue to breed bulls from our top female families to ensure a strong presence in the dairy industry. Our congratulations must go to John Hayward on becoming an Honorary Vice President of the Society in recognition of his contribution, particularly to F & A, over several years and more recently as Chairman. For once we had a proper summer this year and back in June our AGM and Judging Day was kindly hosted by David and Debbie Winnington and family – thank you to all for making us welcome, I am sure no-one went home hungry. The judging was challenging and prompted some worthwhile discussion. This event moves around the country and I would encourage members to make it a priority on the calendar, it is a very worthwhile event helping us all to be better ambassadors for the breed when giving reasons in the show ring. This leads me on to our National Show at Cheshire to whom we are very grateful for accommodating us so enthusiastically; yet again the classes were well supported with some top quality cattle forward. A few weeks later the same could be said of the Great Yorkshire Show, I have to say it is very encouraging to see such strong competition and I would like to say thank you to all exhibitors for the time and effort they put in - I know it doesn’t get any easier.

The All Breeds Calf Show was again well supported with the quality of stockmanship and showmanship being of an incredibly high standard; if you have never been I can assure you it is worth a visit. Earlier I mentioned the legacy of breeders past, this event assures us that the future is in very capable hands if the enthusiasm and commitment shown over this October weekend is anything to go by. Finally in closing I would just like to say that when I was asked to consider this office it would have been very easy to turn it down, I am glad I didn’t, I have enjoyed my first 18 months even with the challenging moments. I am very grateful for all the support I have received from members and Council alike, and the team at Stoneleigh. I wish our incoming President a fulfilling term in office and hope he enjoys it as much as I have. Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a successful New Year. Arthur Whittle

‘H’

Is the Year Letter for 2014 shorthorn

Regulations for Registrations in Coates’s Herd Book Due to amendments in the EC rules for pedigree registrations we have amended our own registration requirements, for entry in to Coates’s Herd Book (dairy) The following rules for registrations in Coates’s Herd book have been agreed by Council in consultation with DEFRA and ADAS. These rules fully comply with the amended EC directive 2007/371/ EC and apply to all registrations from January 1st 2008.

Main Register Animals 87.5% Shorthorn and above to be registered in this section with the actual calculated percentage figure displayed and the word “pure” printed on the certificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 7 after the breed code to denote main register eg 02712345

Supplementary Register Animals 25% and over but under 87.5% Shorthorn to be registered in this section with the actual calculated percentage of Shorthorn blood and the words “Supplementary Register” printed on the certificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 8 after the breed code to denote supplementary register eg 02812345 Females from this register attaining 87.5% would be eligible to enter the pure section.

Appendix Register Animals < 25% Shorthorn or not of shorthorn colour to be entered in this section and the words “Appendix register” printed on the certificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 9 after the breed code to denote appendix register eg 02912345

Grading up register Unregistered Shorthorn type females displaying Shorthorn colour shall subject to inspection by a Society representative, be accepted as Foundation cows, and graded up to pure shorthorn as follows: Foundation crossed with registered shorthorn bull = Grade A Grade A crossed with registered Shorthorn bull = Grade B Grade B crossed with registered Shorthorn bull = pure The certificate to have the actual calculated blood percentage and the words grade A etc printed after animals name. The herd book number to contain the suffix 3 after the breed code to denote grading register eg 02312345 Only females will be allowed to enter the main section when they reach 87.5% purity. Males from the supplementary section will not be allowed to be upgraded in to the main section, irrespective of their actual percentage purity

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Leslie Thomas 14th February 2013 - aged 84 It is sad to report that spring 2013 brought about the untimely passing away of LVB Thomas (Leslie] formerly of Drysgolgoch Llwyndrain, Pembrokeshire, past owner of the Renown Drisgol herd of dairy Shorthorns. The Drisgol herd of Shorthorns was started by Leslie’s Father in 1947 and was taken over by Leslie and his wife Megan in the early 1960’s. Leslie was a keen stockman and showman, ably helped by his hardworking wife Megan, they say that behind every great man there is a great woman. They were also assisted by another great stockman in herdsman Tony Williams. Leslie was an entrepreneur in true statement of the word. His vision for the Shorthorn breed was ahead of time. He firmly believed that the traditional shorthorn had to move forward if it was to compete with the fast moving black and whites. He along with a few other breeders were among the first to use blended genetics in the early 70’s using red Friesian, Holstein, Swedish Red, to name but a few. He was also among the first breeders to bring in the Illawara bull Meadowhaven Pride’s Star and some females into the country from Australia, especially the noted Mabel line at Drisgol. All this progress was to introduce more milk, and Canadian and American Shorthorn bloodlines were used in the early 1980’s all this work went on to put the Drisgol herd firmly on the map in the show ring, and show and sale, frequently winning the championship and topping the prices at the society sales in Crewe and Chelford. Leslie was an avid member of the mid western and south wales club and of the Dairy shorthorn council for many years, and was the president of the Shorthorn society in 1980 when the current Society offices were opened by HRH Princess Anne. The showring brought Leslie many accolades and never missed showing at the Royal Welsh show in a forty year span, winning the championship on many occasions. But the pinnacle of the achievements attained by Leslie and Megan Thomas and family was to

Ann Hayward Ann was born in to a farming family and farming was always part of Ann’s life. She lost her mother at an early age and although the youngest of 4 chidren she soon took on the role of looking after her older brothers. Ann’s thoughtful caring qualities were something she never lost and she was always there to help anyone who needed help. These qualities were put to good use with her time working for the Samaritans and as a listener for the inmates at Ranby prison. She never sought the limelight herself but was a driving force behind the success of the family farm. She was a familiar sight at all the shows and when they decided to expand the farm business and process their own milk,

Remembering Friends: win the Championship for the Dairy Shorthorn breed at the 1989 Royal show with Drisgol Mabel 7th, but far beyond this was to win the coveted Burke Trophy at the Royal show for best pair of Dairy Females the following day with two home bred cows namely Drisgol Mabel 7th and Drisgol Rose 47th. I was highly honoured to be asked by Leslie to help him to show these two splendid cows to win the Burke Trophy, it was like winning a world cup. Not only did he give his time to the Shorthorn breed, he was one of the first to import Limousin Cattle into Wales and went on to become their president. He was a deacon in the local chapel in Llwyndrain, and was Secretary for the local parish of chapels for numerous years. He was a pillar of the community and of the Welsh agricultural industry. Upon their retirement 1994 Leslie and Megan held a reduction sale of the Drisgol herd, and the sale was topped by Drisgol Mabel 13th for a then breed record for a female at auction. Following the sale Simon their son and his wife Eleanor took over the remaining herd and young stock and started to farm at Drysgolgoch in their own right. The herd today has increased to 550 under their management and is still one of the top herds in the country. With the next generation namely Sion and Hannah being involved in showing and helping on the farm the next generation is in safe hands. Leslie was proud to see the herd going forward from strength to strength during his retirement and kept a watchful eye on its progress from Brohedydd where he and Megan retired to live. It is also pleasing to see that Leslie and Megan’s two daughters Delana and Teleri are keen and successful Limousin cattle breeders. Our condolences go to Megan and family on their loss of a terrific man who will be missed by all. Diolch am gael dy adnabod. [Thanks for the privilege of knowing you.] Gwyndaf James

it was Ann who did a lot of the work in the bottling plant. In recent years, in addition to her work on the farm, Ann devoted herself to caring for John as his health deteriorated. Ann did all this in her usual cheerful manner despite also having to cope with the effects of her own cancer diagnosis and treatment. She bore all her problems with a remarkable stoicism and never inflicted her problems on anyone else. She loved her family and was so pleased to see Matthew and Amy married last December. She will be sadly missed not only by her family but also by her wide circle of friends and she will always be remembered as a loving caring wife, mother and friend in need. Frank Milnes shorthorn

B.W. HOWE 1910 – 2013 Bill Howe passed away peacefully on 2nd April 2013 in, as he would put it, his 103rd year. His father had been a solicitor in Croydon with the father of John Wood Roberts. He was always proud of the fact that his grandfather, Jabez, had married Jane Buttery who was the granddaughter of William IV, making him the great great grandson of the king of England. He qualified as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in 1933. During the 2nd world war he commanded a searchlight site followed by a stint as ration lorry driver for all searchlights in the Sussex area. He joined the130 Forestry Company and saw service in Sierra Leone and Italy. In 1942 whilst on leave he drove the train engine to his own wedding down what later became the Bluebell railway line, where he subsequently worked in his retirement. His bride, Eileen, was the daughter of Joseph Robinson, of Iford Dairy Shorthorn fame.

In 1954 he took the tenancy of Sheffield Park Farm and on the advice of his brother-in-law, Harris Robinson (Northease herd), began the Fletching herd of Dairy Shorthorns. In 1962 he had the courage and foresight with a few others to begin crossbreeding his cattle. This continued, in conjunction with his son John, until the herd was sold in 2004 (when the family farm moved to Lincolnshire) and contributed towards the herd being the top Shorthorn herd, genetically, for many years. He also helped found Cattle Breed Improvement Services Ltd, which he subsequently administered and through this he became the UK distributor for the Aussie Red magazine. He was on the Shorthorn Society Council for 22 years, the last 5 as Chairman of the Finance Committee and in 1984 he had the honour of being President for a year. Bill, as a lover of trees, was thrilled when the National Trust planted a tree in Sheffield Park Gardens to commemorate his centenary. J Howe

Mr William W (Bill) Jackson – “WREAY” The Shorthorn world lost an active and popular figure with the sudden and unexpected death of Bill Jackson on September 4th 2013 aged 78 years.

Bill was a noted judge of cattle and officiated all over Britain and Ireland. He served on council and is believed to have been its youngest ever chairman.

Born at the Wreay, Wigton, the only child of the late William and Winifred Jackson, his father died when Bill was only seven years old and the famous Wreay Herd was sold at a record price with the sale being broadcast on the radio.

Over the years, the herd produced some top class bulls and cows and I remember him telling me that one of his favourite cows was “Wreay Thorndale Rose 21st”, a stunning dark roan daughter of possibly his best bull “Wreay Barrington Premier 2nd”. Another favourite was a Wild Eyes cow sold at the Wreay dispersal in 1998. Sold in-calf to the US Bull “Sequa Barra Shorty 4”, bought by Ken Prestige, the resulting calf ended up back in the Penrith area in the Armstrong’s Mooriggs herd. A stunning daughter by Strickly Goldfinger is now milking there but sadly Bill never got to see her!

After leaving school, Bill started to work for his uncle Edward, the owner of the Belmount herd of Dairy Shorthorn at Newbiggin House, Penrith. His mother then purchased a neighbours farm then called “The Riggs” for the young Bill. This was later re-named “The Wreay” after his father’s herd. Both farms were run together until the Belmount herd was dispersed and Bill took over at the Wreay on his own in 1962. A top class herd of Dairy Shorthorn cattle was soon built up with several Wild Eyes from the original WREAY stock together with notable purchases from some of the finest herds within the breed, namely Princess Foggathorpe (Fothering), Barrington Duchess (Theale & Belmount), Rose Belle (Hillcrest) Thorndale Rose& Diana’s Pegs (Thrimsby) Rosebud (Plumpton Head ND) Duchess (Stonyhurst) etc. It was an extremely successful herd with animals making leading prices at many sales and with a massive presence in the show ring and herd competitions. One bull was sold to Cuba and semen sold and used all over the world. 10

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Away from the Shorthorn scene, Bill was active in organising the Penrith and Skelton Shows. He enjoyed playing golf and was keen on watching other sports including Rugby, Cricket and Football. Above all, he was a true gentleman and man of the land who loved both his Shorthorns and his family. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughters, Helen and Anne and son David who still farms the Wreay. D Jackson

Remembering Friends:

Joe Pengelly Joe was born in 1922 and moved to Bellowal Farm, half was between Penzance and Land’s End in West Cornwall, with his parents when he was 1 years old.

Sadly, the herd was dispersed in 2000. When Joe retired, he and his late wife Nora enjoyed the Shorthorn Tours arranged by Donald Spencer and Ruth Buttler.

A true and loyal Shorthorn breeder, he founded the Bellowal Shorthorn Herd in the early 1960’s when he took over from his parents.

Joe passed away in August 2013 after a short illness, aged 91.

Joe always enjoyed entering the herd competitions and meeting the judges.

John Rowe

Our thoughts are with his family.

He had two hobbies. He loved to watch cricket in the village and followed the Western Hunt Fox Hounds. He also reared hunt puppies every year and has 31 teaspoons, one for every puppy.

Tim Wyatt

1943-2013

A true gentleman in every sense of the word, he was a man of many achievements but his family Anne, children Cherry, Penny and Jonathan along with his grandchildren James, Charlotte and Maddie were without doubt his proudest.

A man who radiated success for whatever projects he was involved with, breeding National Hunt winners, founding and running with Anne an international road haulage business (Pearn Wyatt) and in his younger days, a sportsman.

Tim was successful in whatever he turned his hand to. Farming was a joy to him especially with the skilful development of the world renowned Twells herd of Dairy Shorthorns. The contribution to the breed of Twells bloodlines is well documented and recognised worldwide. One of the highlights of the last world shorthorn congress held in the UK was considered by many delegates to be the visit to Grange Farm.

The achievements of the Twells herd over many years under Tim’s, Anne’s and Jonathans and before that Tim’s parents Mickey and Joe, are far too many to mention, but both Nationally and internationally, every shorthorn breeder recognises the contribution the Twells bloodlines have made to influence the breed. His enthusiasm for whatever he attempted always shone through and motivated people around him. John C Hayward

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Sydney Callwood Even after winning the Royal International Dairy Show All Breeds Championship in London, rubbing shoulders with Royalty, not once but on several occasions, Sydney Callwood,- Sid as he was known to everybody- never put himself on any so called ivory tower. It was this humility and his love of having a bit of fun that endeared him to anyone he met. They in turn loved him for him being one of the great characters of the Shorthorn breed and someone they could count on for freely given advice and the sharing of his wide knowledge of expert showmanship, breeding and husbandry. His heart was for new, often green behind the ears, converts to the breed that he loved so much. It is those that he entrusted his passion and knowledge for the shorthorn breed that will continue his legacy. Sydney was born in 1925 at Hextons on the banks of the River Severn. In his younger days he was a great horseman with Shires then in the 1950s he swept the board with his showing and exporting of Large White pigs. He moved to Outwoods Farm, Warwickshire, and soon after married Cherry Bostock and it was here they together founded the famous Woodcall herd. Sid and Cherry, and later with the help of their children, Sarah and William, farmed the 270 acre farm. They modernised it and built a very successful herd of 100% Pedigree Dairy Shorthorns. In later years he retired down to the Cotswolds where he and Cherry became involved in the local community and church. His love for farming and cows never left him and he was often found helping at the local farm and markets

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or attending shows and Society sales when his health permitted. Cherry passed away after 53 years of marriage. Following this at the age of 81 he got his first passport and on three occasions over the next 6 years visited his son who is successfully farming in New Zealand, such was his courage and determination to live all his life to the full. Sid was a good man (although he would try to have you believe he was an old rogue!). He was a good husband, father, grandfather and a good friend. He was known by and loved by breeders all over the world. They counted it a privilege that they had the opportunity to call him ‘friend’. He will be greatly missed and his passing has left a huge hole in the shorthorn breed fraternity, let alone his family. It is with them that our thoughts and prayers continue. David Winnington

Walter Hole 1927 - 2013 Walter was born into a farming family like many farmer’s sons he had to start work at a very early age. He began showing cattle with his father as an eleven year old. They walked the cattle from Slack Farm to Matlock Station. They then went by train to Bakewell for the Show, returning the same day. Together with his father they began the Amber Herd of Dairy Shorthorns in 1944. Walter became a well-respected Shorthorn breeder and Judge. He won many prizes at local and national shows throughout his lifetime with Dairy Shorthorns. The Amber Herd is now one of the top Dairy Shorthorn herds in the country and it has won Championships at local and national levels taking top prizes at the Royal

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Show and the Great Yorkshire Show. Walter’s presence at the ringside during judging will be missed. He was a quiet observer and whether he agreed with the judging or not his opinions were always kept private. Peter Walker

New Members and Prefixes Name Address Prefix Mr J Greenwood Pen-Y-Gelli,Pontfadog,Llangollen,Wrexham,LL20 7AU, ROSWOOD Peter G Illsley Ashby de la Zouche, Leicestershire Mr R Havard RBST Mr R Havard, Rare Breed Survival Trust, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG SURVIVAL J W Lomax Hill Chorlton Farms, Baldwins Gate, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 5JF WHITMORE Page & Newham South Cottage, Brighton Road, Newtimber, Hassocks, Sussex, BN6 9BH NEWTIMBER Paul S Dunn New Leys Farm, Helmsley, York, YO62 5U LJ & CA Nicholson Briscoe Farm, Hutton Mulgrave, Whitby, N Yorkshire, YO21 3SF PEELWOOD Martin Tidmarsh Fold Lane Farm, Fernilee, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7HD FOLDSPRIDE James Gould Meadow House, Trevalyn, Rossett, Wrexham, LL12 0BT TREVALYN Andrew Hatton Middlesmoor, Harrogate, HG3 5TA LOWRIGGS Andrew Langthorne Crawford Grange, Brompton, Northallerton, N Yorkshire, DL6 2PD CRAWLANG Robert P Davis Manx Rare Breeds Ltd, Suite 3, 3rd Floor, Britannia House, Douglas, IOM MANX Richard G Rowe Higher Tregenna Farm, London Apprentice, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7AW TREGENNA Mr & Mrs Butterfield Lingaw Farm, Bentham, Lancs, LA2 7AH INGLEVIEW Richard Thomas Neuaddlwyd, Llanfew Caeleinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0HP NEUADD Aled Jones Tyn Llechwedd, Gwyddelwern, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 9DU LLECHWEDD Kevin J White Newhouse Farm, Swinscoe, Derbyshire, DE6 2HH SWINSCOE J & J Hollingworth & Sons Spancarr Farm, Highashes Lane, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0LH Robert Philpott Neydown Farm, Treskinnick Cross, Poundstock, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0DU PHILPOTT Iain McGeoch Hunters Lodge, Flasby, Skipton, N Yorks SKIPDALE J & B Devine Moonboy, Cappoquin, Co Waterford, Eire MELLERAY Geraint Lewis Parc Isa, Llanrhaeadr Ym, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 0DR PARC S G Carson 23 Lisnevenagh Rd, Ballymena, Co Antrim, NI, BT42 2LH MAINE PW & CJ Scales Meadow Fm, Marsh Lane, Lower Whitley, Warrington, WA4 4EU NOTTLACE S Smith The White Lodge, Queniborough Rd, Barkby, Leics, LE7 3QJ

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Foundations For Future Excellence Westonia Gay Lass 5th VG89 Dam: Westonia Gay Lass 4th VG86 | Sire: Nejay Ernie Reserve National Shorthorn 2013 | Champion Shorthorn at Newport, Owestry and the South West

Nejay Ernie

Semen Available

Morwood Rueben Tiny Morwood Prince Gay Lass

Morwood Prince Claribel

Winners of Gold Cup Year Ends 2012

Total Weight of Fat & Protein over three Overall Winner Animal Class Lactations Qualifying Lactations G.G. Baynes & Son Marleycote Songstress 8th EX90 4, 5 & 6 2647.00kg Marley Cote Walls, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland. NE47 0DQ, Overall Reserve Winner Mr R G Kite Cotonhall Rosepetal 2nd Coton Hall Farm Milwich, Stafford. ST18 0ET

EX91

2, 3 & 4

2338.00kg

Honourable Mention Mr.G.R. Worsey Brooksteads Honey 5th Roughgrounds Farm, Cubley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 2FL

EX92

1, 2 & 3

2325.00kg

Winners of Diploma Awards Year Ends 2012 D&B Coole

Rodway Moss Rose

EX90

4,5 & 6

1542.00kg

G Worsey Brooksteads Carmeta 15th VG89 2,3 & 4 1542.00Kg Brooksteads Honey 6th EX90 1,2 & 3 2097.00Kg Brooksteads Jilly EX93 1,2 & 3 1880.00kg Brooksteads Camilla GP81 1,2 & 3 1572.00kg Brooksteads Carmeta 9th NA 6,7 & 8 2217.00kg Brooksteads Melody 13th NA 1,2 & 3 1834.00kg G G Baynes & Son Marleycote Petal 94th VG88 6,7 & 8 2139.00kg Marleycote Princess Jill 23rd VG85 4,5 & 6 1730.00kg Marleycote Olive 11th VG88 1,2 & 3 1875.00kg Marleycote Patricia 6th VG86 1,2 & 3 1729.00kg Marleycote Gem 20th EX90 1,2 & 3 1738.00kg Marleycote Chatter 14th GP81 1,2 & 3 1666.00kg Marleycote Patricia 8th VG85 1,2 & 3 1866.00kg Marleycote Petal 94th VG88 5,6 & 7 1892.00kg Marleycote Princess Jill 23rd VG85 2,3 & 4 1461.00kg Marleycote Princess Jill 23rd VG85 3,4 & 5 1696.00kg Marleycote Fleur 3rd EX92 1,2 & 3 1544.00kg Marleycote Fleur 3rd EX92 2,3 & 4 1510.00kg Marleycote Fleur 3rd EX92 3,4 & 5 1662.00kg R Kite Cotonhall Monica VG88 1,2 & 3 1716.00kg Cotonhall Pearl VG87 1,2 & 3 1546.00kg Cotonhall Meadow Queen 2nd GP83 1,2 & 3 1628.00kg N Madeley Attwell Anne EX90 3,4 & 5 2132.00kg Nejay Erin 2nd 2,3 & 4 2093.00KG Nejay Marica 19th 1,2 & 3 1874.00KG IRG Collins & Partners Churchroyd Kirklevington 13th 2,3 & 4 1821.00kg shorthorn

Star Brood Cows STARS NAME H.B. NO. PED PERCENT ANIMAL DOB SIRE 15 12 12 12 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 02652316 NEJAY PRINCESS 02661071 HOOTON LILY FAIR 111TH 02640494 HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH 02655230 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 02671743 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH 02652349 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 17TH 02665679 RODWAY RED ROSE 16TH 02647928 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 18TH 02640497 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 13TH 02670194 STRICKLEY FILLPAIL 02674862 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH 02647766 HOOTON TIP TOE 22ND 02674501 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 02647359 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 6TH 02665677 ATTWELL ANNE 02679236 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 02665745 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 3RD 02665788 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 STRICKLEY LADY HERMIONE 4TH 02673654 HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST 02665700 THORNTHWAITE WILD AGNES 146TH 02653025 STRICKLEY PANSY 02671080 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 5TH 02666553 CASTLEDALE RUTH 3RD 02671409 COTLEY LADY BARRINGTON 83RD 02652505 NEJAY ERIN 2ND 02682155 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 150TH 02672341 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 CHURCHROYD DAISY 24TH 02668388 RODWAY ORGINE 02653004 RODWAY CLARIBEL 26TH 02666570 CHURCHROYD LADY BARRINGTON 12TH 02663897 WREAY DAINTY PRINCESS 02661154 532 ST JARNA 59SRB52281-532 HOOTON LILY FAIR 119TH 02645780 HOOTON LILY FAIR 109TH 02640498 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE BATES 78TH 02673542 DUNHAM HEATHER 48TH 02654061 STRICKLEY GERI 02673648 CASTLEDALE STRAWBERRY 2ND 02656686 CASTLEDALE RESOLVE RUTH 02658830 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 138TH 02662399 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 94TH 02671034 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 24TH 02675184 COTLEY ERIN 68TH 02662403 RODWAY MARIE 63RD 02677988 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 51A 02674606 STRICKLEY STARLET 51ST 02668113 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 19TH 02670094 RODWAY RED ROSE 20TH 02660081 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 9TH 02663096 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 13TH 02658171 HOOTON LILY FAIR 196TH 02677240 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 44TH 02671732 DUNHAM TULIP 71ST 02663564 STRICKLEY STARLET 56TH 02673658 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 58TH 02677152 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 92ND 02665411 INCH JOAN (ET) 22000129 GELLI FLORA 02679625

50.000% 50.000% 50.000% 50.000% 21.875% 37.500% 50.000% 65.625% 25.000% 50.000% 31.250% 58.922% 90.625% 100.000% 50.000% 50.000% 50.000% 52.344% 61.329% 62.500% 59.375% 57.813% 87.500% 31.250% 46.875% 84.375% 65.625% 82.032% 71.875% 46.094% 32.813% 45.704% 34.375% 50.000% 53.907% 25.000% 92.188% 8.250% 50.000% 50.000% 42.188% 87.500% 17.188% 75.000% 96.875% 32.813% 71.094% 32.813% 81.250% 55.829% 52.344% 50.000% 84.375% 73.829% 31.250% 39.844% 72.657% 75.000% 83.985% 82.813% 82.813% 50.000% 68.750% 12.375% 43.750%

18/10/1995 13/05/1998 02/10/1992 21/08/1996 12/10/1996 23/05/2003 09/06/1995 16/04/1999 21/08/1994 25/07/1992 28/09/1997 20/03/2001 20/08/2000 19/11/1994 10/10/2002 25/12/1994 21/02/1999 12/04/2004 30/12/1999 15/12/1999 07/12/2001 16/04/2002 07/09/1999 30/10/1995 16/07/2001 29/05/2002 07/10/1999 30/10/2001 27/09/1995 28/08/2005 15/09/2001 03/11/2001 16/10/2000 28/07/1995 02/01/2000 08/03/1998 08/06/1998 25/08/2004 25/05/1994 31/08/1992 08/05/2002 14/01/1996 23/08/1996 18/10/1996 30/09/1997 18/09/1998 05/08/2001 23/12/2002 04/10/1998 30/10/2003 30/03/2002 23/06/2000 03/07/1999 24/03/2001 28/09/1997 12/08/1998 20/06/1997 03/06/2003 22/09/2001 01/02/1999 03/07/2002 14/08/2003 28/10/1999 02/09/2006 05/09/2004

GLANHIRWEN FANFARE MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET HOOTON FAIR SHARE ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER BRIERY SIDE SUPERSTAR 620 BALINGSHOLM (SSR) WREAY RED DUKE BROADLANE HISTORIAN WINBROOK KING VIC HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET MERIVILLE PEERLESS GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET WINBROOK VINCE MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE CHESTER MARLEYCOTE JACK WINBROOK DIAMOND HOOTON FAIR RESULT CLARAS ORKAN STBVQ RUBENS HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER WINBROOK KING HENRY MAXTON MOSSYBANK MORWICK SAND RANGER SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ET MERIVILLE PEERLESS KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL - ET SFL JUBILANT LEGEND RED SEQUA BARRA SHORTY 4TH 0131 LAMMIN LIFE ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED KELLCREST ICE MAN MAXTON EDWARD NEWBOLDS OPPSTAD HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) WINBROOK KING HENRY JEROM COTLEY TROOPER RODWAY MARIO 4TH AMBER DAINTY STOCKMAN WINBROOK DIAMOND ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM HOOTON FAIR MEASURE WREAY RED DUKE VALENTINE INSPIRATION KENPREST MISTER PRESIDENT HOOTON FAIR APPEAL WINBROOK MAX DUNHAM RESOLUTION STRICKLEY GOLD AMBER DAINTY RANGER MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT B JURIST STADEL

shorthorn

AMBER Dairy Shorthorns Champion Herd North Midlands Region 2012

Amber Lovely Lily 28th in 14th Lactation Genus Long Life Champion Shorthorn 2012 Lactation average 7307kg, Calving Index 365 days, 5 daughters in the Amber Herd

EDDLESTOW HALL FARM J Hole & Sons Ltd Ashover, Nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire S45 0ED

tel: 01246

590303

Star Brood Cows STARS NAME H.B. NO. PED PERCENT ANIMAL DOB SIRE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

CHURCHROYD HEATHER 29TH 02680182 46.875% CHURCHROYD PEGGY 7TH 02679064 50.000% HOOTON TOPSY 3RD 02679846 66.016% BROOKSTEADS JESS 9TH 02682685 50.000% RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 15TH 02680117 100.000% STRICKLEY DAINTY PRINCESS 3RD 02677200 83.594% AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 120TH 02677817 36.719% BROADLANE FAIRY 2ND 02677863 50.000% FRIDA 59DK057239-02234 8.250% DRISGOL DAISY 95TH 02641478 50.000% WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND 02660600 100.000% MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 17TH 02671038 62.500% NEJAY MARCIA 15TH 02670033 62.500% CASTLEDALE RUTH 4TH 02680464 82.032% DUNHAM CLARISSA 39TH 02666132 81.250% COTLEY FAIRY 115TH 02662383 64.454% COTLEY MELODY 117TH 02662406 43.750% WINBROOK JILL 92ND 02640283 62.500% MAXTON PROUD COUNTESS 10TH 02629186 75.000% MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 8TH 02678625 50.000% KAYL SAND POPPY 02678719 27.672% CHICKLADE STRAWBERRY 241ST 02656251 25.000% HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 11TH 02623213 100.000% HOOTON LILY FAIR 85TH 02626835 100.000% HOOTON LILY FAIR 113TH 02641929 50.000% CHURCHROYD MOLLY 13TH 02668377 42.188% DRISGOL POLLY 02662655 43.750% MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 24TH 02680350 37.500% KAYL REGIMENT DAIRYMAID 02682989 50.000%

06/08/2004 05/07/2002 13/05/2004 22/10/2005 15/02/2004 04/08/2003 25/10/2003 05/11/2003 19/10/2004 11/12/1992 20/03/1998 13/09/2001 05/01/2001 01/11/2004 24/11/1999 30/03/1998 09/10/1998 17/06/1992 01/01/1900 08/01/2004 07/01/2004 09/09/1996 06/07/1985 18/07/1986 06/04/1993 29/01/2000 01/07/1998 17/11/2004 28/05/2005

JEROM STBVQ RUBENS HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION WENVOE BRIAR’S MASTERMAN RANTONALL MY JOY NEJAY PRINCE AMBER WHITE IZAAK FYN AKS FYN CENT SAXEBYN DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE GLANHIRWEN FANFARE WINBROOK KING HENRY MAXTON BUTLER COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH MAXTON EDWARD MAXTON TOP HAT MORWICK SAND RANGER MORWICK SAND RANGER SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) HOOTON FAIR TRY HOOTON FAIR TRY ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET MEADOWLAKE JUBILANT CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA

Milk Yield Certificates 2013 100,000kg Certificate R & G Madeley: Rodway Orgine EX91

100,507 kg from 18.08.1997 to 25.07.2011

75,000kg Certificate GG Baynes & Son: Marleycote Peeress Rose 355 VG

79,786 kg from 01.01.2004 to 26.08.2012

50,00kgs Certificate PA Bull: Broadlane Duchess Gwynne 76TH EX90 - 53,223 kg from 29.08.2006 to 10.09.2012 GG Baynes & Son: Marleycote Fleur 12TH VG88

51,769 kg from 24.12.2006 to 15.05.2012

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Type Classification Results - Excellent and Very Good Cows Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

J. Hole and Sons Ltd. - AMBER I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD EX 94 5 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 68TH 02684679 POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX 90 4 KIDSTONES LADY LAURA 7TH 02683468 RODWAY MARIO 4TH EX 91 3 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 150TH 029688911 POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX 90 5 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 32ND 02681383 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT EX 91 4 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 30TH 02687159 AMBER PEREGRINE EX 90 6 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 27TH 02678558 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 90 6 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 129TH 02681635 ALMERE PERICLEES VG 89 2 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 31ST 028689700 STADEL EX 90 14 AMBER LOVELY LILY 28TH 02658118 EAVES FAIRY BARON VG 89 3 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 76TH 028689280 CHURCHROYD PLUTO VG 88 2 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 130TH 028693282 AMBER DUKEDOM VG 89 4 CHURCHROYD BUTTERBUR 2ND 02684933 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 87 1 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 174TH 029696904 KAMPS-HOLLOW ARUDOLF-RED VG 88 2 CHURCHROYD MISCHIEF 4TH 028692898 CHURCHROYD LUCKY VG 86 1 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 141ST 029697331 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 88 2 CHURCHROYD DOROTHY 4TH 028692286 CHURCHROYD LUCKY VG 86 2 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 132ND 028695292 HUYBENS RED DEVIL VG 88 2 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 48TH 028691012 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 3 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 124TH 028691110 FRADON JET RED VG 88 2 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 17TH 028689281 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF VG 85 2 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 131ST 028695290 AMBER CLASSIC PRINCE DIAMONDS (IMP) (US) VG 85 3 AMBER FILLPAIL FAY 34TH 028690057 AMBER PEREGRINE VG 88 3 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 10TH 028688688 CHURCHROYD VICTOR VG 88 3 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 15TH 02687081 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK Mrs J Llewellyn - ASHGROVE VG 87 2 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 15TH 028695507 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 90 5 RODWAY MARIE 65TH 02681915 RODWAY STARR TURN VG 87 2 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 50TH 028691963 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 90 7 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 40TH 02679014 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN’S REBEL VG 87 3 CHURCHROYD NICOLA 8TH 028688687 CHURCHROYD VICTOR VG 89 7 KILSALLY ROSE 3RD 02677994 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 87 3 CHURCHROYD GWEN 9TH 02687074 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 88 3 WESTONIA MARIE 4TH 02680762 DUDOC BACCULUM-RED VG 87 3 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 68TH 02685988 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 87 4 ASHGROVE HOLLY 02685039 RODWAY REBEL PRINCE VG 87 5 CHURCHROYD TINY 3RD 02683260 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 86 1 ASHGROVE BUTTERBUR 4TH 028701915 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 86 1 HUTCHINWOOD AMAZON SWEETROSE 21ST 028699379 NEJAY AMAZON VG 86 2 ASHGROVE GAY LASS 028692698 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 86 1 CHURCHROYD MISCHIEF 4TH 028692898 CHURCHROYD LUCKY VG 85 1 ASHGROVE LADY FURBELOW 028699407 RODWAY PRINCE VG 86 2 CHURCHROYD PAMELA 14TH 028691965 CHURCHROYD PLUTO Mr. G. Booth - BEECHVIEW VG 86 2 RODWAY MARIE 74TH 028691039 RODWAY BYRON EX 93 3 BEECHVIEW BS WHITETAIL 028688097 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL) VG 86 3 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 42ND 02687075 ATTWELL ATOM EX 93 4 BEECHVIEW BS TINY 028688096 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL) VG 85 1 HUTCHINWOOD BEN ROBYN 5TH 028704753 CHURCHROYD BEN EX 91 5 BEECHVIEW RC ADELHEID 02684706 RODWAY COLOMBUS VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 17TH 028698117 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 90 4 BEECHVIEW RL JANELLE 028699339 RODWAY COLOMBUS VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 57TH 028698116 CHURCHROYD WELLINGTON EX 90 3 BEECHVIEW BS NANCY 2ND 023688106 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL) VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 16TH 028697213 CHURCHROYD VICTOR VG 88 2 BEECHVIEW BS WHITETAIL 2ND 028691129 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL) VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 20TH 028697211 TREETON PIMP VG 88 4 BEECHVIEW RC MARCIA 02685332 RODWAY COLOMBUS (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 88 3 BEECHVIEW RC NANCY 2ND 02685329 RODWAY COLOMBUS VG 85 1 DEE AUTUMN 8TH 028696396 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 87 1 BEECHVIEW ARUDOLF CECILIA 2ND 028700458 KAMPS-HOLLOW ARUDOLF-RED VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 83RD 028696188 OXTON BOUNDLESS VG 87 2 BEECHVIEW ARUDOLF CECILIA 028699901 KAMPS-HOLLOW ARUDOLF-RED VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 82ND 028695499 PANORAMA ARAMIS BEESTONCASTLE (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD TELLURIA FLOWER 6TH 028692288 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 90 6 BROADLANE DUCHESS GWYNNE 76TH 02678844 BROADLANE GWYNNE’S VG 85 2 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 76TH 028689280 CHURCHROYD PLUTO Mr. D.G. Wainwright - BOOTHDALE VG 85 2 CHURCHROYD AUTUMN 02687072 CHURCHROYD VICTOR VG 88 4 BOOTHDALE DUCHESS 10TH 02685337 NEJAY ROYALTY Mr N Willis - CONNCORR VG 86 1 BOOTHDALE DUCHESS 21ST 028697367 COGENT RETINUE RED VG 85 2 CONNCORR LENS JARNA 22000550 1678 K LENS Mrs. M.I. Coulthard - BRISCOLL Mr R.G. Kite - COTONHALL EX 91 4 BRISCOLL TIGER LILY 4TH 02686982 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 92 3 ELKINGTON PRINCESS ANNE 10TH 028692281 LOUGHDALE RISING STAR RED ET EX 90 4 BRISCOLL GRACEFUL LADY 4TH 02686018 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 91 6 ELKINGTON PRINCESS ANNE 6TH 02680689 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM VG 85 2 BRISCOLL ICE GRACEFULLADY 028688743 STORLEY ICEMAN EX 90 3 KAYL REGIMENT DAIRYMAID 02682989 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED P CA Harrison - BRECKNEY (ET) USA VG 88 2 BRECKNEY GOLDIE 2ND 028692356 ATTWELL ATOM VG 89 3 ELKINGTON NELLIE 17TH 02687109 POOS STADEL CLASSIC Mrs. M.I. Coulthard - BRISCOLL VG 88 2 COTONHALL PRUNELLA 029695997 KHW REDBULL EX 91 4 BRISCOLL TIGER LILY 4TH 02686982 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 88 2 COTONHALL DUCHESS ANN 11TH 028695234 NEJAY ERIC EX 90 4 BRISCOLL GRACEFUL LADY 4TH 02686018 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 87 2 COTONHALL JOY 3RD 028695416 RIVERDANE ADVENTURE RED VG 85 2 BRISCOLL ICE GRACEFULLADY 028688743 STORLEY ICEMAN VG 86 2 COTONHALL HEATHER 2ND 028695417 ABS ALLIANCE RED Mr. G.R. Worsey - BROOKSTEADS VG 86 1 COTONHALL CHERRY 4TH 023697605 ORBE-VIEW S STRM HVEZDA VG 86 2 COTONHALL MOONLIGHT 6TH 023695239 COTONHALL SUPREME EX 93 4 BROOKSTEADS JILLY 02686988 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 2 COTONHALL GRACE 2ND 029695993 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 91 3 BROOKSTEADS HONEY 10TH 028689381 RANTONALL JACOB COTONHALL ADA 2ND 028699589 BIG APPLE RED ET EX 91 8 BROOKSTEADS HONEY 2ND 02677500 WENVOE BRIAR’S MASTERMAN VG 85 1 VG 85 1 COTONHALL JOY 5TH 028698296 BIG APPLE RED ET EX 91 4 BROOKSTEADS JESS 11TH 023691264 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 2 COTONHALL WILD HONEY 6TH 028697608 APINA CURTIS EX 90 4 BROOKSTEADS HONEY 6TH 02686043 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 2 COTONHALL DAIRYMAID 4TH 028697606 ABS BONA FIDE RED EX 90 3 BROOKSTEADS ETHEL 3RD 023690178 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE VG 85 2 COTONHALL DOMINO 028695990 HARDCORE OTHELLOS (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) MOONSHINE (IMP SEMEN) VG 87 1 BROOKSTEADS BOMBER 027700173 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE VG 85 2 COTONHALL DAIRYMAID 028695418 RIVERDANE ADVENTURE RED VG 86 1 BROOKSTEADS STAR 22ND 028696917 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 85 2 COTONHALL ROXY 7TH 028695415 OCEANBRAE LOGICS PLATO VG 86 3 BROOKSTEADS STAR 16TH 027690075 TONELEA WILD KING (IMPORTED SEMEN) VG 86 4 BROOKSTEADS SUSANNAH 027688029 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 2 COTONHALL TULIP 3RD 028695236 NEJAY ERIC VG 85 3 BROOKSTEADS LINDA 2ND 027690078 DUNHAM DISCOVERY VG 85 2 COTONHALL STEPHANIE 028695233 NEJAY ERIC VG 85 4 BROOKSTEADS CARMETA 21ST 02686990 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 2 TABLEY DAIRYMAID 2ND 028692057 WEAVERDALE REBEL VG 85 2 BROOKSTEADS JILLY 2ND 023693293 TONELEA WILD KING VG 85 2 RODWAY TINY 259TH 028691979 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE Mr L Lloyd - CARADOG (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) EX 93 5 CARADOG JURIST JUDY 023704513 B JURIST VG 85 3 COTONHALL LOTTIE 2ND 028691218 RANTONALL CRUZ EX 90 4 GELLI RUDOLPH BRIDESMAID 02686661 GELLI RUDOLPH VG 85 3 NEJAY SONNSCHEIN 6TH 028689011 NEJAY ROYALTY EX 90 4 GELLI RED ROSE 02685768 GELLI RUDOLPH VG 85 2 KILSALLY LADY NOTTINGHAM 2ND 02679642 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 87 2 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 11TH 028693577 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS VG 85 2 COTONHALL SWEET HAZE 3RD 023695231 NEJAY ERIC (IMP) (US) VG 86 2 ELKINGTON NELLIE 22ND 028695249 LOUGHDALE RISING STAR RED ET Mr. S.V.B. Thomas - DRISGOL EX 94 7 DRISGOL CLARIBEL 3RD 02680381 AMBER IZAAK 3RD Mr. N.G. Stockdale - CASTLEDALE EX 93 6 DRISGOL WATERLOO 92ND 02680380 AMBER IZAAK 3RD EX 94 6 CASTLEDALE RUTH 4TH 02680464 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 93 8 DRISGOL DAISY 101ST 02666005 DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE VG 89 3 CASTLEDALE RUTH 9TH 028688109 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 92 6 DRISGOL BELLA 61ST 02680375 COTLEY PATHFINDER 2ND VG 86 3 CASTLEDALE STRAWBERRY 5TH 02685407 TONELEA WILD KING EX 92 6 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 152ND 02679045 AMBER IZAAK 3RD Mr P Bull – CASTLESIDE EX 91 4 DRISGOL DELILAH 70TH 02685511 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 85 2 CASTLESIDE BEN LUMINOUS 023691004 CHURCHROYD BEN EX 91 4 DRISGOL RUBY 22ND 02683374 WINBROOK VINCE EX 91 9 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 144TH 02674053 WINBROOK KING HENRY I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD EX 90 3 DRISGOL DINNIE 13TH 028691436 DRISGOL WATZON EX 94 6 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 29TH 02680182 JEROM EX 90 4 DRISGOL MABEL 43RD 028688363 CARROUSEL DISRIGENE RED EX 92 6 CHURCHROYD GOLDEN DROP 30TH 02682317 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT EX 90 6 DRISGOL ROSE 79TH 02681509 RODWAY MARIO 4TH EX 91 3 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 43RD 028688076 ATTWELL ATOM EX 90 7 DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCESS 32ND 02679060 AMBER IZAAK 3RD EX 91 4 CHURCHROYD DOROTHY 3RD 02685671 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK EX 90 9 DRISGOL POLLY 2ND 02674046 DRISGOL DIRECTOR EX 91 5 CHURCHROYD SANDRA 02684896 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK EX 90 9 DRISGOL DAISY 104TH 02672136 SEQUA BARRA SHORTY 4TH EX 91 5 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 13TH 02682867 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK DRISGOL DIANA 62ND 028691472 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE EX 91 5 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 59TH 02682318 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) VG 89 2 VG 89 2 DRISGOL DAISY 125TH 028689884 CARROUSEL DISRIGENE RED USA VG 88 2 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 181ST 028691424 MARLEYCOTE THUNDER ET EX 91 8 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 7TH 02679064 STBVQ RUBENS VG 88 5 DRISGOL CLARIBEL 6TH 02684900 DRISGOL GUARDSMAN EX 91 7 MAXTON ADA 15TH 02677581 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) VG 88 7 DRISGOL WATERLOO 89TH 02679046 AMBER IZAAK 3RD EX 91 6 OCKLEY DAR BLEND 02551 EX 90 4 EX 90 4

CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 29TH 02687066 ATTWELL ATOM CHURCHROYD MISCHIEF 3RD 02685634 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK

VG 87 1 VG 87 4

DRISGOL DELILAH 87TH DRISGOL FURBELOW 20TH

028698604 02685513

DRISGOL WATZON DRISGOL WATZON

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Type Classification Results - Excellent and Very Good Cows Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

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Mr. S.V.B. Thomas - DRISGOL VG 86 1 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 216TH 029698593 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) VG 86 1 DRISGOL DAISY 132ND 028698442 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 86 1 DRISGOL MABEL 56TH 028698427 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 86 2 DRISGOL DIANA 64TH 028693100 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 86 2 DRISGOL FURBELOW 21ST 028691466 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 2 DRISGOL DELILAH 78TH 028691455 MARLEYCOTE THUNDER ET VG 86 3 DRISGOL FANNY 19TH 028688393 TONELEA WILD KING VG 86 3 DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCESS 41ST 028688368 TONELEA WILD KING VG 86 1 KILSALLY ROSE 3RD 02677994 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 85 1 DRISGOL TULIP 54TH 028698615 DRISGOL WATZON VG 85 1 DRISGOL RUBY 36TH 028698612 CHURCHROYD BEN VG 85 1 DRISGOL GAMMA 20TH 028698607 CHURCHROYD BEN VG 85 1 DRISGOL CLARIBEL 20TH 028698602 DRISGOL WATZON VG 85 1 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 218TH 028698595 CHURCHROYD BEN VG 85 1 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 215TH 028698592 CHURCHROYD BEN VG 85 1 DRISGOL DELILAH 85TH 028698437 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 85 1 DRISGOL DIANA 74TH 028698434 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 85 1 DRISGOL DINNIE 18TH 028698432 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 85 1 DRISGOL DAISY SOVEREIGN 23RD 028698327 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 85 1 DRISGOL DINNIE 16TH 028697002 PANORAMA ARAMIS (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 85 1 DRISGOL BELLA 81ST 028696999 GLANHIRWEN REBEL PRINCE VG 85 1 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 206TH 028695622 ALMERE PERICLEES VG 85 2 DRISGOL CLARIBEL 12TH 028691451 GELLI PRINCE CHARLES (ET) VG 85 3 DRISGOL DAISY 119TH 028688362 TONELEA ENDEAVOUR VG 85 2 DRISGOL BELLA 74TH 027689885 TONELEA WILD KING VG 85 3 DRISGOL ROSE 82ND 027688370 TONELEA WILD KING Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM VG 87 2 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 76TH 028693076 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD VG 87 2 DUNHAM COWSLIP 53RD 02685516 WINBROOK VINNIE VG 86 1 DUNHAM JILL 38TH 027695894 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD VG 86 4 DUNHAM TULIP 112TH 02686210 WINBROOK VINNIE VG 85 2 DUNHAM WINEBERRY 24TH 028692599 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD VG 85 2 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 48TH 028692096 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD VG 85 3 DUNHAM JILL 34TH 028688603 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD Mr. E. Crank - EARLSGIFT EX 91 5 AVONDALE ADA 4TH 02684200 DRISGOL WATZON EX 90 5 EARLSGIFT CACTUS 02685135 DRISGOL WATZON EX 90 8 RODWAY SONNSCHEIN 15TH 02684940 KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL - ET VG 87 2 EARLSGIFT MYRTLE 14TH 028692439 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 2 AVONDALE PRESENTATION 3RD 028692262 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 2 NEJAY PRINCESS 5TH 028689012 DRISGOL WATZON VG 85 1 EARLSGIFT SHAW ROSALIND 3RD 028696446 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION ELLERBECK EX 90 6 WHITEBURY WBM VIOLET 028689068 WENVOE BRIAR’S MASTERMAN FUGITIVE VG 88 3 CASTLESIDE BEN LUMINOUS 023691004 CHURCHROYD BEN VG 85 2 SKYHIGH FACET LILIA 22000567 R FACET Mr. and Mrs I.L. Harries - GELLI EX 94 6 GELLI RUDOLPH FOGGATHORPE 02685698 GELLI RUDOLPH EX 94 5 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 10TH 02681829 MORWICK SAND RANGER EX 94 6 GELLI FLORA 02679625 STADEL EX 92 4 GELLI RAMPAGE FOGATHORPE 02687269 ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED ET EX 91 4 GELLI RUDOLPH HAZEL (ET) 02687043 GELLI RUDOLPH EX 91 5 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 3RD (ET) 02685696 WINBROOK VINCE VG 86 1 GELLI HENSON LADY DARLINGTON 028697629 EOLA HENSON RED VG 85 1 GELLI DISCOVERER JILL 028696841 GELLI IPOD DISCOVERER (ET) GILDERSBECK EX 91 4 KIDSTONES LADY LAURA 8TH 028688228 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK K.J. Osborne and Partners - GOODWICK VG 86 2 GOODWICK STRAWBERRY CREAM 16TH 028693402 TONELEA CHANCELLOR VG 86 3 GOODWICK SERAPHINA 179TH 028688072 ELKINGTON ROYAL WELSH VG 85 2 GOODWICK PERRY BLOSSOM 4TH 028693404 ELKINGTON ROYAL WELSH VG 85 4 GOODWICK SOLO 114TH 028689634 TONELEA CHANCELLOR VG 85 5 GOODWICK DARLINGTON 107TH 02684248 1213 PETERSLUND Mr & Mrs SD & EL Preece - GRIFFIN EX 92 5 RANTONALL JOY 72ND 02684250 RANTONALL SILAS EX 92 5 DUNHAM PANSY 43RD 02683008 DUNHAM DISCOVERY EX 90 9 RANTONALL WILD EYES 10TH 02671862 RANTONALL LORD NELSON VG 88 3 GRIFFIN LADY SERENE 027688520 TONELEA WILD KING VG 86 5 RANTONALL BARONESS 51ST 02681977 LAVERPREST PRINCE WILLIAM Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON EX 97 8 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET EX 96 7 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET EX 93 3 HOOTON LILY FAIR 231ST 028688410 MER-GOLD SOLARA RED EX 92 4 HOOTON LILY FAIR 219TH 02684692 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 92 5 HOOTON LILY FAIR 219TH 02684692 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 92 3 CHATSWORTHPARK RUSTLER ROSETTE 02684505 SIR RIDGEDAL RUSTLER RED EX 92 4 CHATSWORTHPARK RUSTLER ROSETTE 02684505 SIR RIDGEDAL RUSTLER RED EX 92 5 KILSALLY LADY NOTTINGHAM 2ND 02679642 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 92 9 HOOTON TIP TOE 22ND 02674501 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET EX 91 6 HOOTON LILY FAIR 210TH 02681787 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 91 8 HOOTON TIP TOE 22ND 02674501 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET EX 90 4 HOOTON RED ROSE 3RD 02685687 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION

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Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

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Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON VG 88 4 CHATSWORTHPARK LAKESIDE PEARL 02685320 ROESBETT LAKESIDE VG 88 4 CHATSWORTHPARK LAKESIDE ROSETTE 2ND 02685248 ROESBETT LAKESIDE VG 88 5 CHATSWORTHPARK LAKESIDE ROSETTE 2ND 02685248 ROESBETT LAKESIDE VG 87 2 HOOTON LILY FAIR 241ST 028699542 HOOTONEX FIRESTORM RED EX94 VG 87 3 HOOTON RED ROSE 3RD 02685687 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION VG 87 4 HOOTON DELILA 9TH 02684691 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) VG 86 2 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 44TH 029693018 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 86 1 HOOTON LILY FAIR 248TH 028696306 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 86 2 HOOTON NELLIE 9TH 028691557 HOOTON ESTIMATE VG 86 2 HOOTON FLORENCE 028690157 MISTER AMERY RED VG 86 3 HOOTON FOGGATHORPE 02686438 KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL - ET VG 86 2 KILSALLY ROSE 3RD 02677994 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 85 1 HOOTON CYNTHIA 10TH 028695381 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 85 1 HOOTON LILY FAIR 251ST 027697262 TONELEA WILD KING T J Morrison & Sons - INCH EX 93 7 FRIDA 59DK057239-02234 FYN CENT EX 92 1 INCH JOAN (ET) 22000129 B JURIST EX 92 5 INCH JOAN (ET) 22000129 B JURIST VG 86 1 INCH LENS PANSY 22000602 1678 K LENS VG 85 1 INCH LENS JOAN 2ND 22000601 1678 K LENS G. and B. Bell - IRTHINGVALE EX 90 4 IRTHINGVALE KLR MEG 028705224 KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL - ET VG 87 1 I RTHINGVALE LJE EMPRESS 028698562 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) Mr K Prestidge - KENPREST EX 91 7 RODWAY FOGGATHORPE PRIMROSE 25TH 02679837 SYD ABRU VG 89 6 WEAVERDALE FILLPAIL FINI 16TH 02680725 WEAVERDALE SILVER CLOUD VG 87 3 WEAVERDALE TULIP 7TH 028704425 AMBER LUKE VG 86 2 WEAVERDALE WILD DUCHESS 98TH 028704429 AMBER LUKE VG 86 3 WEAVERDALE LILAC 22ND 028704415 AMBER LUKE VG 85 3 RANTONALL IRIS 31ST 027690044 RANTONALL BLUSH GLADIATOR VG 85 2 KENPREST MILLICENT 24TH 027689158 KENPREST IRIS’S GIFT Messrs. N. and R. Booth - KILSALLY EX 92 1 KILSALLY REDFORD 028695340 PANORAMA ARAMIS (IMP SEMEN AUS) EX 92 4 KILSALLY LADY NOTTINGHAM 3RD 02684756 FABER EX 92 8 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 150TH 02672341 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 91 4 KILSALLY COT FOGGATHORPE 02687465 GOLD MINE EBROSE STETSON 868-P (IMP SEMEN USA) EX 91 5 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 44TH 02684444 KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL - ET EX 90 4 KILSALLY LADY NOTTINGHAM 4TH 02687466 FABER EX 90 6 KILSALLY IDEAL RUTH 2ND 02678794 VINRA FROST TED VG 89 3 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 9TH 028688038 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 88 2 KILSALLY TULIP 4TH 028695353 VINRA FROST TED VG 88 2 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 12TH 028695349 PANORAMA ARAMIS (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 88 3 KILSALLY SERAPHINA 3RD 028688039 GOLD MINE EBROSE STETSON 868-P (IMP SEMEN USA) VG 87 1 KILSALLY FOGGATHORPE 4TH 028699602 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 87 2 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 10TH 028695342 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 87 3 KILSALLY LADY NOTTINGHAM 5TH 028690182 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 86 1 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 14TH 028699603 FABER VG 86 1 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 34TH 028695188 NEJAY ERNIE VG 86 2 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 101ST 028695178 NEJAY ERNIE VG 86 3 KILSALLY BRIDGET 6TH 028688772 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 86 1 KILSALLY FLORENCE 5TH 023699611 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 86 2 KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 2ND 023695351 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 2 KILSALLY SWEET VALERIE 023691882 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 85 1 KILSALLY COT FOGGATHORPE 2ND 029699614 WIILSBRO RED RAZZLE VG 85 2 RODWAY LADY FURBELOW 3RD 028695477 TREETON PIMP (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 85 2 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 5TH 028695345 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 85 2 RODWAY BARRINGTON DUCHESS 103RD 028693044 NEJAY ERNIE RJB Lawson & Sons - LISMULLIGAN VG 88 2 LISNAMULLIGAN WHITETAIL 2ND 027688997 MEADOWHAVEN PRIDE’S STARR G.G. Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE EX 92 7 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 24TH 02680350 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA EX 91 3 STRICKLEY GERI 15TH 028689108 DRISGOL WATZON EX 91 5 MARLEYCOTE JEN 16TH 02683195 AMBER RED IZAAK EX 90 3 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 26TH 028689404 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) EX 90 4 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 9TH 02687058 MER-GOLD AUTUMN SON - RED EX 90 7 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 8TH 02678625 MORWICK SAND RANGER VG 88 3 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 108TH 028689269 ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED ET VG 86 2 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 10TH 028695706 MARLEYCOTE BLIZZARD (ET) VG 86 2 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 114TH 028693336 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 86 3 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 109TH 028689274 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 86 3 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 24TH (ET) 028688218 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT VG 86 3 MARLEYCOTE GEM 17TH 02685772 MARLEYCOTE JACK VG 85 1 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 12TH 028697282 MORWICK SAND RANGER VG 85 2 MARLEYCOTE GEM 23RD 028695704 MARLEYCOTE BLIZZARD (ET) MILLENIUM EX 90 7 RODWAY MOSS ROSE 02679833 RODWAY PRINCE S Armstrong - MOORRIGGS EX 90 3 MOORRIGGS LADY BARRINGTON 028689640 WILDWOOD KAY’S PRESTIGE - ET VG 88 5 MOORRIGGS STARBUD 02686035 RODWAY COSMO VG 87 2 MOORRIGGS WILDEYES 028691314 STRICKLEY GOLDFINGER VG 86 2 MOORRIGGS VERACITY 5TH 028692912 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 86 4 MOORRIGGS SWELL 02687503 MAPLETON VALLEY MASTER JP (IMP SEMEN) VG 85 2 MOORRIGGS SPARKLE 3RD 028691840 CHURCHROYD BEN

Type Classification Results - Excellent and Very Good Cows Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

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RST & SA Morgan - MORWOOD EX 91 4 WESTONIA MARIE 6TH 02683772 NOREMEAD SUPREME RED EX 91 11 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 02665745 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE EX 90 8 RODWAY MARIE 63RD 02677988 RODWAY MARIO 4TH EX 90 7 WESTONIA BACCULUM LASS 02677424 DUDOC BACCULUM-RED EX 90 10 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 13TH 02670194 BROADLANE HISTORIAN VG 89 2 WESTONIA GAY LASS 5TH 028695095 NEJAY ERNIE VG 88 3 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 10TH 028689807 LOUGHDALE RISING STAR RED ET VG 88 5 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 23RD 02684950 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS (IMP) (US) VG 87 3 NEJAY TINY 3RD 028690317 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 87 3 NEJAY ACACIA 3RD 028688024 CHURCHROYD PLUTO VG 87 5 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 45TH 02685204 RODWAY REBEL PRINCE VG 86 2 RODWAY LILLIANS DUCHESS 2ND 028693048 RODWAY PRINCE VG 86 2 DEE LADY HERMIONE 5TH 028692489 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 85 2 NEJAY TINY 3RD 028690317 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 85 3 RODWAY BONTJE 11TH 02686752 VEST ANDY Mr. N. Madeley - NEJAY EX 92 5 DAIMAT DUCHESS 3RD 02683212 JA BOB JORDAN RED EX 91 5 RODWAY RED ROSE 36TH 02684948 KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL - ET EX 90 6 NEJAY ERIN 2ND 02682155 MORWICK SAND RANGER VG 87 5 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 43RD 02683016 NEJAY ROYALTY VG 86 2 NEJAY FOGGY 89TH 028695013 NEJAY MILVERTON VG 85 1 NEJAY TINY 4TH 028696179 NEJAY ERNIE VG 85 1 NEJAY ERIN 5TH 028693068 NEJAY MILVERTON VG 85 2 JIMBOB BARRINGTON DUCHESS 2ND 028690237 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) NEWTONMOSS EX 92 4 KILSALLY BARRINGTON DUCHESS 02678793 BEECHVIEW CHAMPION Oxton Farms - OXTON EX 90 5 OXTON LILAC 14TH 02686505 OXTON ZEBEDEE EX 90 7 OXTON FOGGATHROPE 567TH 02678997 COURTOVER FELLOW VG 88 4 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 603RD 02685305 DUNHAM DISCOVERY VG 88 5 OXTON WILDEYES 590TH 02683530 BILBRO STEPHEN VG 87 5 OXTON WILDEYES 596TH 02685157 KAYL MP STELLBOUND VG 86 2 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 664TH 027693395 OXTON WILD PRINCE VG 86 3 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 613TH 02687472 OXTON WILD PRINCE VG 86 5 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 591ST 02683523 BILBRO STEPHEN VG 86 6 OXTON WINSONIA 80TH 02682196 RANTONALL MY JOY VG 85 2 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 668TH 027693478 OXTON ZEBEDEE VG 85 2 OXTON DI 3RD 027693396 OXTON ZEBEDEE VG 85 2 OXTON WILDEYES 654TH 027692162 OXTON ZEBEDEE VG 85 2 OXTON WATERLOO ROSE 22ND 027691798 OXTON ZEBEDEE VG 85 5 OXTON WINSONIA 83RD 02683529 BILBRO STEPHEN VG 85 9 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 538TH 02673503 RANTONALL PURE JOY Mr. S. McCollum - PRIESTLAND VG 88 1 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 31ST 028701845 MARLEYCOTE RAMPAGE D.J. & D.S Winnington - RANTONALL EX 93 8 RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 15TH 02680117 RANTONALL MY JOY EX 91 6 RANTONALL GOLDIE 10TH 02680883 RANTONALL KING SOLOMON EX 90 9 RANTONALL FAIRY 4TH 02676431 RANTONALL MARK VG 87 5 RANTONALL DIGITALIS 27TH 02685017 RANTONALL LORD LEVINGTON VG 86 2 RANTONALL WILD PRIMROSE 34TH 027691669 RANTONALL JACOB VG 86 8 RANTONALL SUSANNAH 33RD 02677713 RANTONALL BARNABAS VG 85 2 RANTONALL SUSANNAH 45TH 027691640 RANTONALL JACOB R & G Madeley - RODWAY EX 94 12 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 WREAY RED DUKE EX 90 1 RODWAY BOMBER 028695187 BANKEND BROWN BOMBER Mr M Shadwick - SKYHIGH EX 90 5 RARA 1326 59SRB041002-13260 1213 PETERSLUND EX 90 6 HJARTA 811 59DK060485-01811 R DRAMA EX 90 3 SKYHIGH BANGKOK ANDERA 22000250 R BANGKOK EX 90 4 SKYHIGH FRITZ HIFA 22000111 R FRITZ VG 88 6 ELLA 875 59SRB030696-08759 221 TORPANE VG 87 2 SKYHIGH ORRARYD MORIKA 22000559 1433 ORRARYD VG 85 2 SKYHIGH BANGKOK AVID 22000271 R BANGKOK

Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

Mr. and Mrs A.C. Joules - SPALK VG 87 3 SPALK WATZON CLARISSA 14TH 028692090 DRISGOL WATZON VG 85 2 SPALK PLUTO CLARISSA 20TH 028696034 CHURCHROYD PLUTO VG 85 2 SPALK PLUTO CLARISSA 18TH 028696032 CHURCHROYD PLUTO W.H. and K Robinson - STRICKLEY EX 92 6 STRICKLEY GOLDIE 169TH 02681587 IRTHINGVALE TUDOR EX 90 4 STRICKLEY STARLET 94TH 02686012 CARROUSEL DISRIGENE RED VG 86 1 STRICKLEY GERI 21ST 028696239 MARLEYCOTE MARSHALL (ET) VG 86 2 STRICKLEY LILY 12TH 028690107 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS (IMP) (US) VG 86 3 STRICKLEY LADY HERMIONE 13TH 02686400 DRISGOL WATZON VG 85 1 STRICKLEY STARLET 113RD 028696499 MARLEYCOTE MARSHALL (ET) VG 85 2 STRICKLEY OAK BARRINGTON 22ND 028690106 STRICKLEY GOLDFINGER Sunrise Shorthorns - SUNRISE EX 94 4 LINCOOL HEATHER 10TH 028696474 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN’S REBEL VG 88 2 RODWAY MARCIA 28TH 028692515 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS (IMP) (US) VG 87 1 SUNRISE REUBENS JENNA 028698093 RODWAY REUBEN VG 86 1 SUNRISE REDROCK HEATHER 028697601 BAILEYS RED ROCK Pearn Wyatt and Son - TWELLS EX 93 4 TWELLS HEATHER QUEEN 304TH 02684321 STORLEY ICEMAN EX 91 5 TWELLS ROSE 02683429 HOOTON ERRANT VG 88 4 TWELLS JEAN 191ST 028688272 TONELEA ENDEAVOUR VG 87 3 TWELLS CHRISTMAS ROSE 88TH 028688269 NEJAY PRINCE VG 86 2 TWELLS ANNE 5(A)TH 028692200 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) (IMP SEMEN) VG 86 5 TWELLS SUSIE 52ND 02682779 MAXTON LEGEND VG 85 1 TWELLS HEATHER QUEEN 332ND 028698004 FORTE SIMPLY RED Mr M Hill - VALLEYHILL EX 93 10 VALLEYHILL STAR RANGER 02676714 HORIZON RANGER RED Mr. W.S.J. Pugh - WALLHOPE EX 92 5 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 20TH 02685475 WALLHOPE RUBENS VG 85 2 WALLHOPE CLASSIC DUCHESS 028695674 POOS STADEL CLASSIC WHINNOW VG 86 1 SKYHIGH FACET STRIMMA 22000568 R FACET Mr. J.R. Fisher - WILLOUGHBY EX 91 5 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 21ST 02682844 RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC VG 88 2 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 67TH 028697015 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 87 3 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 27TH 028688005 WINBROOK ROYAL LEADER 2ND VG 86 2 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 35TH 028697443 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED G.A. and D Dent - WINBROOK EX 91 10 WINBROOK DEWDROP 98TH 02665819 WINBROOK ROGER EX 90 5 WINBROOK VI 114TH 02682886 SUBLIEM TULIP T.L. VG 88 5 BISHOPSBRAE ROYAL KATHLEEN 02681478 HOOTON FAIR APPEAL VG 87 2 WINBROOK PEERESS ROSE 12TH 028693340 WINBROOK MARMADUKE VG 87 3 WINBROOK VI 125TH 028689341 NEJAY ROYALTY VG 87 4 WINBROOK PAULINE 22ND 02685904 WINBROOK KING ALBERT-ET VG 87 4 WINBROOK WREN 2ND 02684641 NEJAY PRINCE VG 86 1 WINBROOK FOGGATHORPE LASS 5TH 028697180 WINBROOK MARMADUKE VG 86 1 WINBROOK DEWDROP 136TH 028696153 WINBROOK MARMADUKE VG 86 2 WINBROOK CACTUS 12TH 028693374 WINBROOK MARMADUKE VG 86 3 WINBROOK AMY 6TH 028690330 WINBROOK GILLY VG 85 2 WINBROOK MOSS BERRY 2ND 028693058 WINBROOK GILLY VG 85 2 WINBROOK RUTH 97TH 028692674 CHURCHROYD BEN YEVALLEY EX 90 5 690 ORREJA 59DK043172-01690 1213 PETERSLUND VG 86 1 SKYHIGH FACET AVID 22000701 R FACET VG 85 1 SKYHIGH LINNE ROSA 22000574 A LINNE Mr. A.V. Wright - YEWTREE EX 93 4 YEWTREE IKE DIANE 02684885 AMBER BARRINGTON IKE VG 89 5 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY HAPPY 02685968 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY VG 88 3 YEWTREE RETINUE LUCINA 028689603 COGENT RETINUE RED VG 88 4 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY JAZZ 02685093 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY VG 87 3 YEWTREE ELLIOT ERLAND 2ND 028689492 YEWTREE ELLIOT VG 87 3 YEWTREE ELLIOT WHITETAIL 028689488 YEWTREE ELLIOT VG 87 5 YEWTREE IKE BUTTERBUR 02685821 AMBER BARRINGTON IKE VG 85 3 YEWTREE ALBERT IRIS 4TH 028690474 AMBER PRINCE ALBERT VG 85 3 YEWTREE ELLIOT FREIDA 028690472 YEWTREE ELLIOT

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Rodway Orgine 100 ton Cow Rodway Orgine Ex. 91 2E was born on the 28/o7/95 and calved her first calf at the age of 24 months. She calved 13 times and finished with a lifetime yield of 100507Kg at 3.9% butterfat and 3.3% protein. She finished milking at the ripe old of 17years and 5 months. Although still showing on heat every 3 weeks we decided not to put her under the stress of another calving. She inherited her wearing ability from her dam Orgine, unfortunately her dam’s fertility let her down and she only managed 5 lactations. A great shame as she had a lifetime yield of 36,407Kgs with 5 lactations and averaged 4.7% butterfat and 3.51% protein. She had the looks of a third calver when she was culled. Rodway Orgine Ex. was by the American bull Merriville Peerless who was used in many countries around the world. He had a good proof but was what I would call a ‘Marmite bull’ you either loved or hated him. He worked well in the Rodway herd and also left some successful sons in the UK. She was only shown once coming second to her herd mate and paternal sister in a maiden heifer class at Nantwich show. We just wished she had been better at producing heifer calves, we would not have sold some of her early progeny knowing this was to be the case. The last Orgine heifer we registered was the 14th. in line, a great granddaughter of Rodway Orgine Ex. We sold two granddaughters in our dispersal sale, Orgine 11 by Rodway Jake who had won first heifer in calf at the

Royal Show and Orgine 12 by IPOD who had been shown as maiden at a number of shows. A great granddaughter by Rodway Prince realised 2,350 gns. in our sale. We registered 3 bulls out of R.Orgine Ex. Rodway Ordway was used in two commercial black & white herds. Rodway Othello by Tonelea Chancellor was used on a few heifers at Rodway before being sold to the Ashgrove herd of Julie Llewellyn. Seven of his daughters sold in our sale to average just over 2,000gns. This included Rodway Bluma 4 who won first heifer in milk & reserve champion in the 2012 Shorthorn Society photographic competition. Julie was sufficiently pleased with his progeny in her herd, that she bought his half brother Rodway Oracle. Rodway Orgine is 18 years old now and enjoying a well deserved retirement on the farm. She doesn’t owe us a penny!

John Hayward At the last Council meeting John Hayward was awarded an Honorary Life Vice- Presidency of the Society in recognition of the work John has put in to the Society over a lifetimes involvement with the breed and the Society. John stepped down as Chairman of the finance and administration committee earlier this year due to the problems he faces with mobility. He started as Chairman of finance in 2002 and thanks to John’s attention to detail and commitment he has overseen a gradual improvement in the Society’s financial position during his tenure of office. Council are delighted that John will continue to serve on Council so his common sense approach will not be lost. shorthorn

2013 AGM & Judging Day The judging day this year was held in Staffordshire by the kind permission of the Winnington family. Following the AGM, lunch was served with a lovely hog roast followed by a lot of delicious deserts to sample afterwards. David had selected five second calved cows and one third calved cow to be judged. The head judge was Owain Harries. It was going to be very interesting to see which order they would be placed in as all 6 cows being very similar and being sired mostly by the same bull, Rantonall Jacob. Splitting them was going to be a difficult task! The judging had been a great insight with very good participation and plenty of discussion on the cows stood in front of us. Owain pointed out that the top four cows were very closely placed with hardly any difference between them. Winning the junior stock judging was Hannah Morgan, from Moorwood Shorthorns. The senior winner was a tie between myself and Wendy Young from Churchroyd shorthorns. Next was a chance to look around the Rantonall herd.

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The herd was founded by John and Doreen Winnington in 1978 with pedigree registration after John and his father had been breeding pure shorthorns 44 years previously but no registration had taken place. Over the following years, female lines were purchased from herds such as Stockwood, Lenbrough, Hauxwell, Streetly, Churchfarm, Wappenbury, Maxton, Greaves, and Orgreave plus a few more. The herd is averaging at 5000-5200 litres per cow with 160 plus cows in the herd. The farm lends itself well to extended grazing, producing as much milk off grazed grass as possible and the cattle are mainly housed for only 3-4 months in the winter. The Winningtons have great faith in the modern pure shorthorn as it fits well into the simple low cost system that Moor End farm achieves. Great cow families feature and bulls that have had a positive impact. Such as Rantonall Prince Roseman, Maxton Vesper and Hooton Fair Resolve who has produced high yielding, hard wearing daughters with great udders, many have done well in the show ring.

On to the homebred bulls whose effect on the herd was also very good. Pure Joy, Billy, Heart-throb, Barnabas and Silas. A bull having a great effect on the herd was Rantonall My Joy out of a 75 tonne cow, Greystones Joy EX90. My Joy is currently the number one bull on Dairy co for type. Also being a good sire of sons, Rantonall Rambo EX90 (at Cotonhall) and Rantonall Mathew (at Winhall), produced some really good progeny but Rantonall Jacob had the most positive impact following his sires breeding traits with good fat and protein figures. Jacob currently stands at Number two shorthorn bull for type with Dairy co. There were mature cows in the herd sired by Jacob, he was then used at Brooksteads shorthorns before returning to Rantonall. The cows which stood out on the farm were Rantonall Goldie 10th EX91 2E by King Soloman. She already had progeny by Wild King, Roy and Newpark John. This time she has been bred to Drisgol Dainty Prince which could offer the next promising herd sire. Rantonall Kirklevington 26th by Blush Gladiator impressed the visitors with a cracking udder on her and Rantonall Fairy 4th EX90 2E sired by Rantonall Mark was a great herd cow with high protein figures having progeny by Silas, Jacob, Tiger, Roy and John. Bred to Brooksteads Tony this year and she is sure to be a future bull mother. Rantonall Kirklevington 18th VG87 was ten days fresh on her 6th calf and looked well with another good udder. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeding policy to mate from the best females, bought in and homebred, has had a positive influence on the herd. All in all a great herd of cattle to look round. Many thanks to the Winnington family for the superb hospitality and a brilliant day! Rob Kite

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New Zealand 2013 14th World Shorthorn Conference The choice of New Zealand as the venue for the 14th World Shorthorn Conference could not have been timed better, as 2013 also marked the 200th anniversary of Shorthorns being introduced to New Zealand.

We left Christchurch reflecting on the fact that we had come to New Zealand to see Beef Shorthorns and on our first morning had witnessed the destruction caused by a huge earthquake which fortunately we have never seen here in UK. The fact that we had experienced a wet summer and late spring were certainly put into perspective.

We arrived at Christchurch Airport on Friday 8th March after travelling for 36 hours and were very pleased to be met by Ian and Robyn Dibble who escorted us to our hotel for the night in Christchurch to join our companions for the next three weeks. After the welcome dinner we were very privileged to be addressed by Christchurch Deputy Mayor Button who gave us a first hand report on how Christchurch had coped with the tragedy of the earthquake in 2011. We were all aware of the tragedy from the news bulletins but once it had disappeared from the front page of the news there was a feeling that everything was back to normal, whereas in fact nothing could have been further from the truth. The loss of life of 185 people and the complete destruction of the centre of Christchurch had tested the resilience of the residents to the core. It was quite strange listening to Mrs Button speaking so positively about the future and the rebuilding programme with no hint of self pity or dejection. The residents of Christchurch were quite clearly moving on.

As we continued our journey South across the Canterbury Plains we saw for the first time the huge irrigation booms stretching out across the plains for miles. The largest one we saw was over 1Km long and capable of irrigating 600 hectares in one complete rotation. This huge area of land which was once home to many of New Zealand’s 75 million sheep is now home to large herds of dairy cattle. New Zealands sheep population has more than halved to the current 35 million while the Country’s dairy herd has increased from 1 million to 4 million dairy cows.

Christchurch after the earthquake

Our tour of Christchurch the following morning showed the true extent of the damage. Houses overhanging huge crevasses where the land had just slipped away, whole

housing estates deserted because all the houses were unsafe, and the centre of Christchurch flattened. The main shopping centre had been renamed container city as all the shops were now trading out of containers. When we hear of an earthquake we tend to imagine the trembling and shaking of the ground but the true extent of the damage is much much worse. The trapped energy of the earthquake lifted the ground by as much as 8 metres in some places and the seabed was raised by several metres. Even buildings which had withstood the quake were consumed by slurry, a mixture of sand and water known as liquefaction which blocked drains and engulfed properties, some of which crumbled under the pressure. Some of the roads were like driving on an ocean wave.

Our first farm visit was to Jenny and Mark MacDonald’s Brecon herd of Dairy Shorthorns. We were welcomed in true New Zealand style with Mark and Jenny’s daughter singing the New Zealand National Anthem for us followed by a rousing Haka from their two sons. Mark milks 580 cows, nearly all Shorthorns and they were a picture to see in the paddock close to the farm. The herd is run very commercially but Mark and Jenny also do some showing as a hobby and have been very successful winning the New Zealand Royal Show in 2012. Their cattle have also been prominent in the international photographic competition with several of their cattle representing New Zealand in recent years’ competitions. The importance of irrigation was spelled out by Mark who said that without irrigation 800 acres would support 30 cows but with irrigation 800 acres would support 600 cows. Leaving the MacDonalds we continued on through the McKenzie basin, named after the Scottish shepherd turned sheep rustler who herded flocks of sheep inland with the help of his remarkable collie dog Friday, Bronze statue of the Collie Dog shorthorn

Lake Tekapo

towards Lake Tekapo, with spectacular views of Mt Cook, New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest mountain, with the snow covered summit gleaming in the sunlight. At the side of the lake is a bronze statue of the collie dog, close to the church of the Good Shepherd. Lake Tekapo itself is a beautiful turquoise lake formed from the molten waters of the surrounding glaciers. This was our home for the night at the Peppers Bluewater resort. Immediately after dinner we were transported to Mount John Observatory to view stars over 560 light years away, and ponder some of the unfathomable questions posed by astronomers. How can we be looking at a star which burnt out 6,000 years ago? And where does the universe end. The following morning Sunday 10th March we took a short drive to visit Irishmans Creek, a 25,000 acre estate with 6000 merino sheep. This was also the birthplace of the Hamilton jet boat which we would take a ride on later in the tour. The estate had recently been purchased and much of the land was in poor heart so an extensive improvement programme was under way. The name of the estate was taken from the name of the plant Wild Irishman which infested the estate. The story is that the first Scottish settlers had to push their way through this dense vegetation and found it to be remarkably similar to pushing their way through the crowds to get to the bar for a drink in Dublin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; abrasive and prickly! 32

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Mount Cook

So the name of the plant stuck and hence the name of the estate. Rabbits have been an enormous problem for farmers in New Zealand and myxomatosis has been introduced to try and control the numbers of rabbits. The Kiwis also have a slightly different take on the Easter tradition. Instead of having an Easter bunny competition they have an Easter bunny shoot and thousands of rabbits are shot.

We had a very pleasant lunch and wine tasting experience at the Northburn Station Winery before continuing to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Dinner was taken at the Skyline restaurant with magnificent views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.

Queensland and Lake Wakatipu

Monday 11th March was a day at leisure to explore the sights of Queenstown. This was the centre of New Zealand’s gold rush in the late 19th Century and the Shotover River was regarded as one of the richest gold bearing rivers in the world. Several of us took a hair raising ride out along Skippers road, with sheer drops on the side of the road, to Skippers creek where we took a ride on a jet boat up the Shotover river. After the excitement of the jet boat ride we tried our hand at panning for gold with some taking the exercise more seriously than others, and yes two of our party did find gold! albeit a rather miniscule amount. The following morning Tuesday 12th March we made the short drive to John and Lindy Dobson’s Brigadoon herd. Anita Erskine also had some of her Westwood herd here on display. John and Lindy’s cows were looking very fit and grazing some of the greenest lushest pastures we saw. After sampling some beautiful home made cakes we continued to John and Caryl Brown’s Weldon herd. The Weldon herd exist solely on grass and are not fed any concentrates. Judging from the condition of the cows they could obviously grow plenty of grass. Following afternoon tea we journeyed on to Te Anau for our overnight stay.

The next day we took a short boat ride on Lake Manapouri to West Arm to view the underground power station. The power station is housed in a cavern carved out of solid rock and is an impressive piece of engineering which started in 1964 and took 1800 workers eight years to complete. The electricity is produced by the force of the water from the lake above being channelled through pipes to the turbine. This project was successfully carried out in a World Heritage Area where preservation of the unique and fragile environment was of paramount importance. No wind turbines here then! After a picnic lunch en route, we arrived at Mount Linton Station, Ohai, Southland. Mount Linton is a huge operation by any standards. It is the largest farm in New Zealand consisting of 32,000 acres and in winter carries 96,500 stock units. Estate manager Ceri Lewis

explained the philosophy of Mount Linton which is to be a world leader in genetics for both cattle and sheep. The Angus herd has been recorded since 1991 and all credit must go to Bill and Judy Austin who persuaded Ceri to do a trial comparing pure Angus steers and Angus cross Shorthorn steers with the results to be announced at the World Conference. This was a very brave decision but one which gave very positive results for the Beef Shorthorn cross steers. The hybrid vigour gave the cross bred steers a 30.3 Kg weight advantage over the pure bred Angus and the heifers a 10.1 Kg advantage with no loss of carcase quality and a slight increase in intramuscular fat. shorthorn

The sheep enterprise is huge with 45,000 breeding ewes. The wool shed at Mount Linton had a line of 12 shearing stations which, when fully manned during the shearing season, could shear up to 5,000 sheep per day. Looking after the sheepdogs was a job in itself with 70 to 100 dogs on the farm at any one time. This was a hugely impressive operation the size of which we do not see in the UK. Leaving Mount Linton we continued on to overnight at Invercargill. David Murphy’s dairy Shorthorns

Thursday March 14th. We made the short journey to visit David Murphy’s milking Shorthorn herd. David, a long serving member of the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association Board, milks around 200 cows using some Scandinavian genetics on his Shorthorn cattle. His original cattle came from David Dents Winbrook herd. The herd produces all its milk from grass and forage with no cake fed at all. It was evident from the pastures we saw that David puts a lot of emphasis on producing good quality grass. We continued on through Southland heading north to Heriot to Fraser Fletcher and Susie Burrows at Glendhu Shorthorns. Established 17 yrs ago, this herd had been built on New Zealand and Australian genetics using high index bulls to improve the herd. Fraser has imported semen from several Australian bulls for which he holds the NZ semen rights. The rolling countryside looked much greener here than in many other areas we visited and the cattle were obviously thriving.

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David Baynes and myself were then transported on a slight detour to see the milking Shorthorn herd of Logan Kelly. Logan is a young man with a mission and is dedicated to producing as much milk as possible from his herd of cows. The farm had only recently been acquired and Logan was quickly setting about improving the pastures. His herd were by several different breeds of sire but were consistently showing great dairy character. We saw some examples of UK sired animals here with stock by Oxton Boundless and Hooton Perfection.

On our way to Oamaru we stopped to see the Moeraki boulders, a very strange phenomenon of perfectly formed circular boulders along the beach. The only other marvel to rival this was how Charles managed to escape without getting his feet wet – not many people we know can walk on water Charles! We arrived at our evening destination of Oamaru and several of our party were tempted to go and see the penguins come ashore at dusk. Unfortunately most of the penguins had already come ashore by the time our party arrived and the ones which did come ashore seemed quite shy. Those of us who stayed behind certainly did not feel left out as Sally’s impression of a penguin coming ashore was very impressive and infinitely repeatable on demand!

The following day was spent mainly travelling up country back across the Canterbury Plains, towards Kaikoura with a very pleasant lunch stop at Waipara Springs winery. Kaikoura is noted for its abundance of wildlife, the most spectacular of which are the giant sperm whales, the playful dusky dolphins and the unique New Zealand fur seals, the only seals to have a fur coat for warmth rather than a layer of blubber under the skin. Needless to say we had to experience this for ourselves and were certainly not disappointed. We saw four huge sperm whales doing their characteristic dive, were entertained by a pod of dusky dolphins dancing around the boat and saw several fur seals some with their young sunbathing on the rocks. It was a memorable experience.

David is the 5th generation to farm at Hinewaka and Shorthorns have been on the property for over 150 years. Genetics are imported from around the world to produce their young bulls which are offered for sale to stud and commercial farmers at their on farm sale in early June when 25 young bulls are offered for sale every year. The effects of the drought were evident to see with some very bare pastures but the cattle were in great condition obviously being well fed and watered, as indeed we were, with more generous hospitality from the Blackwood family before moving on to Palmerston North for the night. Refreshment at the Blackwoods – Charles displaying admirable dexterity with two bottles in one hand!

We travelled on to Picton visiting the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre en route. We arrived at Picton to catch the evening interislander ferry to take us across Cooke Straight to Wellington for our evening stay. Unfortunately there was a technical hitch and the ferry was delayed for several hours which meant we didn’t arrive in Wellington until the early hours. Sunday 17th March. Following a good night’s sleep we awoke to find we had been joined on tour by some familiar faces. We were delighted to see (and hear) Malcom Douglas and his wife Wendy and Willie Alston with his son Franscisco together with Jorge and Patricio Sinclair and Miguel Vallo. We had the morning free to explore Wellington. New Zealand’s capital city. We wandered down to the picturesque harbour on a beautiful sunny morning to find that we had arrived on the morning of the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival with over 100 teams competing in various classes and lots of typical Chinese entertainment along the quayside. We left Wellington at lunchtime to travel over the Rimutaka Hill to Masterton to visit David and Phillipa Blackwoods Hinewaka Herd. As we drove in to the farm yard we were very surprised to see two more familiar faces waiting to greet us. Major Gibb and Anne had been visiting their son Alastair and it was their last day in New Zealand before flying back home.

Monday March 18th started with a very interesting visit to the TUI brewery. TUI are renowned throughout New Zealand for their amusing, very un PC advertising bill boards ending in Yeah Right. “The Aussies will win the Ashes in 2013 – Yeah Right”! OK I made that one up with the benefit of hindsight! The thought of drinking beer at 9.00am could cause even hardened drinkers to have second thoughts but then well it was free! Suitably refreshed, we moved on to Waipama to visit the Tahuna and Hiwiroa herds owned by Timothy Plummer and Jim Nick and Trish Symes. Some time ago a young man from Penrith called David Jackson came out to New Zealand and spent time working on a farm near the town of Tahuna. When he returned home he started his own herd of Dairy Shorthorns and chose as his prefix Tahuna, as a reminder of the happy days he spent in New Zealand. The Tahuna prefix therefore was a familiar name to our dairy members on tour but had no connection to the Tahuna stud in New Zealand. The Hiwiroa and Tahuna studs are farmed together which each family retaining ownership of their respective cattle with a very clear focus on producing 2 yr old bulls for the commercial herd. Timothy is a keen enthusiast of genetic improvement through performance recording and uses AI and ET to speed up genetic progress.

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After a lovely lunch in glorious sunshine we continued our journey towards Napier calling in at Hohepa homes along the way. This is a residential community caring for people with learning difficulties based on the teachings of Rudolph Steiner, an Austrian philosopher and social reformer. The community is run on the same principles as Botton Village near Whitby which also keeps a herd of Dairy Shorthorns. Hohepa farm is entirely organic and produces its own cheese which it sells in its farm shop. The small Shorthorn herd produces A2/A2 milk which is ideal for the cheese production, so only genetically tested A2 bulls are used, and the docile temperament of the cattle is essential for this type of operation. The Portugese cheesemaker attributes the wonderful taste of their cheese to the lush herbal pastures and the special care of the land. We arrived in Napier, a world famous wine area, and enjoyed an evening meal at the impressive Mission Estate Winery, complete of course with wine. The following day Tuesday 19th March we crossed the Central Plateau to Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand, before stopping at the mighty Huka Falls where the Waikato River pours through a narrow chasm. After an early lunch at the Huka Prawn Park we continued on to Rotorua, the centre of Maori culture, famous for its erupting geysers, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud. The first thing to hit everyone as we disembarked was the strong smell of Sulphur which apparently the locals canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t smell as they are used to it. Hot water geysers at Whakarewarema

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We had a tour of the Whakarewarewa thermal village which gave us a brief insight in to the traditional way of life of the Maori people, much of which has now been overtaken by Westernisation. We were entertained in the evening by a show of Maori cultural experience with our leader John Dobson showing his fearlessness in the face of a frightening confrontation with the Maori chief. Our evening meal was a traditional Hangi meal, cooked in the traditional method of slow cooking in a pit, with the heat from the earth creating a steam box. The evening concluded with a short bush walk to see glow worms and kiwis. It was dark and the kiwi was under a bush, and they are quite small but trust me I did see one.

The next morning Wednesday 20th March we set off towards Te Aroha to visit the Dairy Shorthorn herd of Ian and Robyn Dibble. We had a brief comfort stop at Hobbiton, where the film trilogy Lord of the Rings was filmed. I was forced to admit to never having read the books or seen the films and spectacularly failed to recognise Gollum, a strange little creature who seemed to be everywhere. The area around Te Aroha is a huge milk producing area with 2.5 million dairy cows in a 100 mile radius. Ian and Robyn are well known to many of our dairy Shorthorn breeders and have visited the UK several times. They have used several UK sires in their herd and progeny of Winbrook King Henry, Wenvoe Briars Man, Hooton Fair Reflection and Oxton Boundless were all on display. Ian explained that they were paid for protein content rather than just litres of milk and had very impressive average of 3.51% protein with several cows achieving up to 3.8%. Whilst New Zealand dairying is traditionally based on block calving in the spring and leaving cattle outside all year round, there is a growing New Herdhome at Dibbles trend towards providing some shelter during the winter. Herdhomes which are simple wooden structures with a plastic roof are springing up on many farms. Whilst they provide shelter and warmth for the cattle they do also increase the overhead costs which is something New Zealand Dairy farmers have always been keen to minimise. After more delicious home made food, we left the Dibbles and travelled through the gold mining town of Waihi, stopping en route to see a huge gold mine before continuing on to Katikati to see the Orena Relaxing at Morton’s Winery herd owned by the Morton family of Ken, Betty, Craig and Maree. Ken Betty and Craig all had their individual studs until they amalgamated them all in 1996. It was a bull from Betty’s Aonga herd which is probably best known here in the UK. Aonga Simon S6 was imported and used in John and Sue Dunlop’s Tarrant herd and then in James Playfair-Hannay’s Tofts herd in the 1990s. The Orena herd is predominantly pedigree herd, selling stud bulls at most of the National sales as well as exhibiting at many shows. Ken and Betty are familiar faces on World Conference Tours and the family obviously decided to make this visit one to remember. We were duly treated to a night to remember at Mortons winery (no relation) just down the road. With generous sponsorship from Mortons

wines, Farmlands, ANZ and Boonies Boots we were indulged with excellent food and wine throughout the evening in delightful surroundings overlooking the Bay of Plenty. This was the first time I had ever heard of a baron of beef. It was a very large piece of beef cooked on the barbeque and believe me it tasted delicious. An element of competition with a target golf facility was definitely a win for the ladies with Judy Austin showing that either she was very good at golf or had consumed considerably less wine than some of the other participants. After a wonderful day to remember we made our way back to Rotorua for the night. A Baron of Beef

Some looked brighter than others as the day dawned and we headed off to Te Kuiti to visit Russell and Mavis Proffit’s Raupuha Herd. Russell and Mavis keep 98 Shorthorn cows and about 1700 ewes. After a welcome cup of tea we were treated to a very interesting demonstration of sheep shearing using both electric and hand clippers. This was followed by a fascinating demonstration by Te Kuiti Meat Processors of how a lamb carcase is butchered and where the cuts are subsequently sold. Whilst the prime cuts are sold domestically or exported to Europe the lower price cuts and offal are all exported to a growing market in China. The whole of the carcass is saleable.

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We were also treated to a fine display of sheepdog handling with the huntaway dogs - a very different mode of sheep herding to our own border collies. The huntaways control the sheep by barking and bark or refrain from barking on command. We then saw the Rauphua stud of Beef Shorthorns looking very well on some very dry pasture. When we returned to the homestead we found the lamb we had earlier seen butchered now cooking nicely on the barbeque. We left Russell and Mavis after another mouthwatering lunch to head towards Hamilton. We stopped en route at Waitomo where we were taken underground in the limestone caves with impressive stalactites growing down from the ceiling and columns of satalgmites rising up from the floor. My chemistry teacher taught me all those years ago how to remember the difference “tites down and mites up” he used to say. Well it obviously worked as I’ve never forgotten it. We concluded our underground tour with a short boat ride in complete silence and in total darkness through the glow worm grotto. Friday 22nd March. We left Hamilton for a short drive to Horotu to see Kelvin and Barbara Stokes Lochburn herd. Kelvin had numbered some of the heifers and young bulls for a judging competition but the animals were not used to seeing so many johnny foreigners and decided not to make it easy for them by standing still for too long. It was however very pleasing to see that one of the winners was from the UK. Congratulations to David Baynes one of our Dairy Shorthorn breeders! We then headed West to see John and Helen Reeves Waimai herd stopping en route for lunch kindly hosted by John and Helen. We had tasted some very special beef during the previous two weeks and Helen’s beautifully prepared fillet was no exception. Full fillets marinated with wholegrain mustard cooked at 100C for two hours. It was delicious. John had his cattle collected for us to view in the holding pens. It was interesting to see stock by Chapelton Wildfire and Podehole Beefeater which were clearly doing a good job in John’s herd. John won champion bull and heifer at the 2011 Royal show, with both animals being sired by Wildfire. We also saw a very promising young bull bred by the Morton’s who was due to go on centre for semen collection. Unfortunately the bull did not pass all the tests required for export status. 38

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We arrived in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city in time for a short city tour before booking in to the Sky city Hotel for the night. Dinner was taken in the Observatory restaurant at skytower with spectacular views across the The Auckland skyline city.

We left Auckland over the Auckland Harbour Bridge driving north to Matakohe where we visited the Kauri museum telling the story of the famous Kauri tree and the region’s early settlers. It was a fascinating visit with some interesting displays. Later on the tour we stopped to see some of the magnificent Kauri trees in their natural environment. From the heart of Northland we travelled East to Whangarei Heads for lunch hosted and sponsored by the Ody families and to see their Glenrossie herd. On the fertile land running down to the sea the cattle looked superb and were certainly not short of food. They have produced stud bulls for commercial herds with some customers buying bulls from the Glenrossie herd for over 35 years, reflecting their drive for consistent quality cattle.

the Glenrossie herd (right) Sons of Chapelton Wildfire at John Reeve’s (below)

Some people would argue that cattle should calve down at 2yrs old and we saw plenty of cattle on the tour doing just that and going on to rear many calves very successfully. The Odys believe that the heifers should be given more time to develop and calve at 3yrs and visually they certainly looked a picture. We then carried on to our final destination of the tour, the beautiful Bay of Islands. It was here in 1840 that the treaty of Waitangi was signed with the British government and the Maori chiefs establishing New Zealand as a British Colony and establishing the rights of land ownership for the Maori people. Disagreements over the terms of the treaty have continued right up to the present day but the treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840 is still regarded as New Zealand’s founding document. We spent the afternoon immersed in the history and culture of New Zealand and wandered around the treaty grounds to see the very large Waka Taua (Maori War Canoe), one of the historical artefacts preserved in the treaty grounds. The following day Sunday 24th March we visited the Longview herds of Shane and Dot Dromgool. They run both a Dairy Shorthorn herd and a Beef Shorthorn herd with many of the beef suckler cows coming from the dairy unit in the form of Friesan cross Shorthorn heifers. Whilst some dairy herds here in the UK have moved to three times a day milking to maximise yields, Shane believes a better idea is to milk once a day which dramatically reduces costs and reduces labour by up to 2 men. He sells a lot of bulls to dairy farmers who use them as sweeper bulls and then sell them on to a beef farmer.

The Conference opened on Monday 25th March with a Powhiri or traditional Maori welcome. After the President Bill Austin’s opening remarks we were privileged to hear his sister in law, Dame Jenny Shipman, New Zealand’s first woman prime minister speak about New Zealand agriculture’s place in the world and the significant impact which is being exerted on all our lives by the emergence of China and other Asian countries as world producers and exporters. It is always interesting to hear how other Countries’ Shorthorn Associations are progressing and I think this year we had a very positive message to give the rest of the Conference from both our Dairy and Beef Societies. There were some excellent papers throughout the two days covering a variety of topics including use of EBVs , animal welfare and R & D, use of a central organisation serving 20 different breed societies for pedigree registrations, the proliferation of herdhomes being erected throughout New Zealand for housing cattle and a typically charismatic reminder from Tony Fountain that we all need to do much more to promote our breed. The Conference concluded with a video invitation from Uruguay to the 2016 World Shorthorn Conference. The whole proceedings concluded that evening with the closing Gala dinner and a speech from Mr Bruce Orr celebrating the 200th year of Shorthorns being introduced to New Zealand. We had a fantastic time in New Zealand. It was enjoyable, interesting and informative and we are very grateful to the New Zealand organising committee and particularly Bill and Judy Austin for their impeccable organisation. We look forward to 2016 and Uruguay.

Shane and Dot Dromgool’s beef herd

After our herd visit we were treated to with a beautiful meal in the local school hall thanks to Dot and her helpers, where we experienced our second baron of beef. We were then entertained by the local school choir who sang for us and performed a memorable, and suitably frightening Haka. It was a beautiful end to our herd tours prior to our Conference the next day. The British and Irish Contingent

World Conference Delegates at Russell and Mavis Proffits

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Photographic Competition Results Judges: Mrs L Davies & Mr A Whittle Champion

Reserve Champion

Honourable Mention

Marleycote Songstress 13th GG Baynes & Son

Drisgol Daisy 125th S Thomas

Marleycote Princess Jill 24th GG Baynes & Son

2nd: Churchroyd Gwen 16th IRG Collins & Partners

3rd: Earlsgift Tiny 24th E Crank

Class 1: Calf born in 2013

1st: Boothdale Lady Laura 11th E Crank

Class 2: Calf born between 1st July 2012 to 31st December 2012

1st: Churchroyd Heather 69th IRG Collins & Partners

2nd: Tabley Empire Lady OC Whittaker & Sons

3rd: Morwood Reuben Tiny RST & SA Morgan

Class 3: Calf born between 1st January 2012 to 30th June 2012

1st: Cotonhall Lady Barrington R Kite

2nd: Drisgol Bella 88th S Thomas

3rd: Kidstones Lady Laura 15th AE Wilkes shorthorn

Photographic Competition Results Class 4: Heifer in milk to first calving

1st: Churchroyd Gentle 87th IRG Collins & Partners

2nd: Cotonhall Cherry 4th R Kite

3rd: Cotonhall Rose Petal 4th R Kite

Class 5: Cow born in 2010 having had 2 calvings

1st: Westonia Gay Lass 5th RST & SA Morgan

2nd: Cotonhall Joy 3 R Kite

Class 6: Cow born in 2009

1st: Marleycote Songstress 13th GG Baynes & Son

2nd: Marleycote Petal 114th GG Baynes & Son

3rd: Churchroyd Mischief 4th IRG Collins & Partners

2nd: Beechview BS Whitetail G Booth (Jason)

3rd: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31st IRG Collins & Partners

Class 7: Cow born in 2008

1st: Drisgol Dairy 125th S Thomas

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Photographic Competition Results Class 8: Cow born in 2007

1st: Marleycote Patricia 9th GG Baynes & Son

2nd: Churchroyd Gwen 9th IRG Collins & Partners

3rd: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Partners

Class 9: Cow born before 1st January 2007

1st: Marleycote Princess Jill 24th GG Baynes & Son

2nd: Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Partners

3rd: Ballinacregg Belle 3rd J Fox

Class 10: Best Dairy Shorthorn female sired by an RCG Bull

1st: Churchroyd Kirklevington 17th IRG Collins & Partners

2nd: Churchroyd Faye 7th IRG Collins & Partners

3rd: Boothdale Lady Laura 11th E Crank

Class 11: Scenic photo including one or more dairy shorthorn cattle

1st: Winds of Change Messrs Robinson

2nd: Wendy Young

3rd: New born calf R Kite

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Young Member Profiles Name:

Name:

Georgina Fisher

Shane Lambe

Age: 16

Location: Skelton, Penrith, Cumbria

Location: Monaghan, Ireland

Occupation: College student

Occupation: Fifth Year Student and working on the Family Farm

What is your connection to Shorthorn? My dad owns the ‘Mossrigg’ herd which started with a purchase of a Princess Foggathorpe from the well known ‘Wreay’ heard owned by Bill Jackson, our previous neighbours & very good friends. What is your most memorable showing moment? Getting champion handler at the All Breeds All Britain calf show in 2012, with Shaunlea Geri. What is your favourite Shorthorn and Why? Princess Foggathorpe 5th, as It was the first shorthorn I showed, which I won champion calf with at penrith show in 2010 & also won reserve champion handler. Where do you see the shorthorn breed in ten years time? I’d like to see the breed introducing more modern genetics, so its more attractive to the commercial dairy market. In your opinion what is has been the most influential bull within the breed? I’m not sure, I personally prefer more modern bulls to the older more traditional types.

What is your most memorable showing moment? Winning first place cow in milk and Champion at expo 2013 What is your favourite Shorthorn and Why? Ballytrain Julia as she was Champion at Killkenny expo 2013 Where do you see the shorthorn breed in ten years time? I would like the Dairy Shorthorn to be the most popular breed In your opinion what is has been the most influential bull within the breed? For our herd, Rodway Max has been the most influential; he’s a good tall dairy bull with excellent temperament What are your interests and hobbies? Gaelic Football, Fishing and Sleeping!. If you where an animal what would you be and why? An Eagle so I could fly anywhere

Interesting fact about yourself? I have 30 pairs of shoes

What 3 things you couldn’t live without? GAA, Mobile and TV

What are your interests and hobbies? I enjoy showing the cattle throughout the year at various events, I also have 2 horses which I sometimes compete with locally. I go to Border & Lakeland HYB, and am a member f Penrith YFC.

Favourite Joke or Quote. What did the traffic light say to the car? Don’t look I am changing!

If you where an animal what would you be and why? A cat, because you have 9 lives!

Favourite Quote? Keep calm and play on

What 3 things you couldn’t live without? My phone, food & pony Rosie. Favourite Joke or Quote. ‘why is there no food in the housee!!’

What is your connection to Shorthorn? Ballytrain herd of Dairy Shorthorns

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Favourite Film/ Music/ Books? The A Team / Avicci / No time to read!

North West Herd Competition 2013 Judge: Martin Jackson The day finally arrived, Friday 6th September, so we set off on what proved to me to be a daunting task. First port of call was Michael and Jenny Dobson’s. The cattle here were all pure cattle and a credit to them. True Shorthorns, good feet and legs and longevity which were needed on this terrain. One cow stood out to me. This was Oakthwaite Barrington 302nd an 18 year old cow, still looking well. After light refreshment, we set off to John Handley at Beaconview. We arrived to be greeted by John, just as the heavens opened. So first, we looked at the young stock in the calf pens where Strickley True Perfection calves looked well. Then John took us to see the dry cows which were very clean fleshed young cows and very dairy. In the milking herd, Winsconsin Red had been used and had done a good job. Two cows stood out to me. Beaconsview Filpail, a second calver and Beaconview Lady Rose 2nd, a heifer in milk. John is definitely doing a good job here and this herd stood out to me by a big distance to me in the small herds class. It was then off to Strickley to see James. It was still raining so we were off on the “Strickley Landrover Tour” to look at the young stock which were looking well and a nice batch of bulling heifers which were running with Maximus, some by Amazon and Perfect 10, looked well. James then took us to look at the in-calf heifers which a nice Red heifer Strickley Oak Barrington looked promising. We got back to the farm just in time to see the herd before dark. The cows all looked good but two stood out. An exceptional Jinny Empire heifer in milk, Strickley Lily’s and the Cow Strickley Starlet 94th, looking good. Then after being fed and watered by Mrs Robinson, we woke early the next day to see the cows, full of milk, coming through the parlour. Then on to the young calves which were again Jinny’s Empire and Strickley True Perfection, all looking promising at Strickley for the future. Then we set off to what turned out to be my Top large Herd at Winbrook at David Dent’s. To be greeted by sunshine at last. David first took us to see the bull of which Marleycote Gold Blend stood out. A big bull with style and quality by far a bull worth using. Then we were joined by the youthful George as we wnt to look at the milking herd where all the cows were grazing and looking well. These cows were a very correct batch of cows with many outstanding families to look at. The Peeress Rose familu stood out by far the best to me with Winbrook Peeress Rose and Peeress Rose b looking good.

David took us to see some heifers running with Middlebankend Digger of which a lovely light roan heifer by Hooton Envoy will be one to watch out for next show season. After dinner, we set off to see two small herds, Middlebanks of Neil Barker, where Middlebankend Digger calf looked promising and then David Jackson’s Tahuna Herd which is always a pleasure to see David and have a catch up and natter about the breed then David took us to see the young stock of which a nice, light roan stirk by Marleycote Al, Tahuna Alice 14th, stood out by far the best to me. We then set off to Newpark to visit Dennis Craig where we were greeted and fed for the night. Next morning, Dennis took us to look at the incalf heifers and a very smart Red and White Maxton High Society daughter took my eye, Jean 22nd. All the cattle at Newpark looked good and had summered well. Then we set off to Chris hall’s Winchester Herd and was greeted by Chris who seems to me to be a workaholic. We were taken on the Northumberland tour to see bulling heifers which were by Luck and Bishopbrae bulls. They were running with a smart young bull, Moorriggs Arthur who was a little bit naughty and ran all of us out of the field. Then Chris took us to see the milking herd which is where one bull had done a tremendous job on a herd of cows, Marleycote Lucky. After Chris, it was back to Cumbria to see William Hewson’s herd at Parton where we were met by a herd of cows which were big, strong, powerful cows. All nearly pure, Parton Perry Pansy 6th sttod out in the herd. Carry on producing these true shorthorns, William. They are a credit to you. That was week one done and dusted. Then we set off on week 2 up to see Jonathan Fisher’s Mossrigg herd to see the Yorkshire Show Champion, Marleycote Barrington Iris looking tremendous. We were told that she had won at Westmoreland Show the day before. Congratulations to you Jonathan for turning out such a fantastic show cow this year. We then continued on our journey to see John and Paddy Teasdale and the Brafell herd and after a well earned rest in on Saturday morning, we were up to see the cows being milked, unfortunately a little stale but these cows were doing well for John and the longevity of these cows stood to me, in particular, Kenprest Lady Hermione 10th, 12 calves and still going strong. Then after breakfast and valium, it was off to Stranraer with John as Chauffeur to see Maurice Robinson’s Kirkbride Herd. This herd was well matched with a lot of Irish bloodlines, the cows by Whitefalls Royal Event looked good.

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Then they took us to see the young stock where we got a shock to see a field full of heifers looking well but one problem, they all had their horns on! Then we set off with John to see Sam Wilson’s Screel Herd. Only a few to look at but the heifers by a Breckney’s bull looked well. After quick drink, it was back to John’s to see the rest of the herd. On Sunday morning, it was off to see the Briscoll herd and Mrs Coulthard. Three cows stood out to me. 2 by Winbrook King Henry and 1 by Churchroyd Ben. Briscol Tiger Lily 5th and Briscoll Graceful Lady 6th, a lovely matching pair of cows, the latter was mother of a good bull, Briscoll Laird which was leaving good calves. The Graceful Lady family had done well here. Then off to Thomas Moscrop’s herd to see Shorthorns running alongside a good herd of Freisian Cows. One outstanding heifer was Oxton Foggathorpe 677. Last but not least it was off to Moorriggs to see Philip Armstrong’s herd. Philip was, as usual, full of enthusiasm, telling me the history of the cows. Moorriggs Cosmic had done a good job here but Moorriggs Lady Barrington took my eye and a lovely in-calf heifer by Cosmic as well.

Young Stock Small Herds 1st Beaconview 2nd Moorriggs 3rd Briscoll Herd 4th Tahuna Herd

J Handley P Armstrong Mrs Coulthard D Jackson

Heifer in Calf 1st Strickley Oak Barrington 29th Messrs Robinson 2nd Newpark Jean 22nd D Craig 3rd Moorriggs Swell 2nd P Armstrong 4th Mossrigg Poppy Barrington J Fisher Heifer in Milk 1st Strickley Lily 15th Messrs Robinson 2nd Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5th G A & D W Dent 3rd Beaconview Lady Rose 2nd J Handley 4th Oxton Foggathorpe 677th T Moscrop Cow to Have Calved Twice 1st Beaconview Fillpail J Handley 2nd Strickley Goldie 198th Messrs Robinson 3rd Whitchester Lucky Lady C Hall 4th Winbrook Peeress Rose 12th G A & D W Dent Class 8 Progeny of One Bull 1st Marleycote Lucky Man 2nd Llandovery Jinnys Empire 3rd Winbrook King Henry 4th Winbrook Marmaduke

C Hall Messrs Robinson Mrs Coulthard G A & D W Dent

Class 9a Bull on Inspection Only 1st Marleycote Gold Blend 2nd Middlebankend Digger 3rd Briscol Laird 4th Winbrook Pedro

G A & D W Dent N Barker Mrs Coulthard G A & D W Dent

North West Herd Competition Results 2013

Bull on Inspection and Production 1st Marleycote Gold Blend 2nd Strickley Maximus 3rd Briscol Laird 4th Middlebankend Digger

G A & D W Dent Messrs Robinson Mrs Coulthard N Barker

Large Herds 1st Winbrook Herd 2nd Whitchester Herd 3rd Strickley Herd =3rd Kirkbryde Herd

Cow on Inspection Only 1st Winbrook Peeress Rose G A & D W Dent 2nd Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th J Fisher =2nd Strickley Starlet 94th Messrs Robinson 4th Briscol Graceful Lady 4th Mrs Coulthard

After tea with Philip, that was it, done and dusted. I would like to thank everyone for their warm welcome and it was a pleasure to have the privilidge to judge their cattle. A special thanks to Victoria for all the organisation.

G A & D W Dent C Hall Messrs Robinson M Robinson

Small Herds 1st Beaconview J Handley 2nd Briscoll Mrs Coulthard 3rd Moorriggs P Armstrong 4th Newpark D Craig

Cow on Inspection and Production 1st Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th J Fisher 2nd Briscol Graceful Lady 4th Mrs Coulthard 3rd Strickley Starlet 94th Messrs Robinson 4th Winbrook Peeress Rose G A & D W Dent

Young Stock Large Herds 1st Whitchester Herd 2nd Strickley Herd 3rd Winbrook Herd 4th Brafell Herd

Best Pure Bred Animal 1st Parton Perry Pansy 6th 2nd Oxton Foggathorpe 677th 3rd Kenprest Lady Hermione 10th =3rd Tahuna Dewdrop

C Hall Messrs Robinson G A & D W Dent J Teasdale

J Hewson T Moscrop J Teasdale D Jackson

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Victoria Bowman, 10 Coronation Ave, Stanhope, Co.Durham. DL132YD t: 07787502558 e: tori_bowman80@yahoo.co.uk Lorna Craig, New Park, Westgate, Weardale, Co.Durham. DL131PE t: 07765439680 e: lhrcraig@yahoo.co.uk

NORTH MIDLANDS AMBER J Hole Eddlestowe Farm, Ashover, Derbyshire. S45 0ED 01246 590303

WINHALL S Winnington Ranton Hall Farm, Ranton, Staffordshire. ST18 9JO 01785 282371

WEAVERDALE S Pattinson Dale Farm, Waterhouses, Stoke-on-Trent. ST10 3HD 01538 308289 TABLEY O C Whittaker Church Farm, Knutsford, Cheshire. WA16 0PR 01565 632367

RODWAY G & S Madeley Rodway, Kynnersley, Telford, Shrop TF6 6EF 01952 541211

RANTONALL D Winnington Moor End Farm, Gnosall, Staffordshire ST18 0JB 01785 824402

BROOKSIDE E Kirk, Hamilton Fm, Barkbythorpe, Leicester LE7 3QF 01162 692694

SECRETARY

BROOKSTEADS G Worsey Roughgrounds Fm Cubley, Ashbourne DE6 2FL 01335 330262

Anne & Gary Norbury BROADLANE Holmes Chapel Crewe CW4 7LT 01606 833122

QUARNFORD G Tunnicliffe Manor Farm, Quarnford, Buxton. SK17 0SU 01260 227251

BURBROOK R Harper Brook Farm, Burland, Nantwich CW5 8NE 01270 524285

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Marshall Crank EARLSGIFT & AVONDALE Edward & Marshall Crank, Village Green, Ince, Chester. CH2 4NN 0151 356 0025

NEJAY N Madeley Cherry Oaks, Monkhopton, Bridgnorth. WV16 6XF 01746 785571

COTTONHALL R Kite Coton Hall Farm, Milwich, Staffordshire. ST18 0ET 01889 505200

VICE-CHAIRMAN David Wainwright BOOTHDALE Sycamores, Tethill, Ellesmere SY12 9AL 01691 623939

DEE D Price Jones Little Overton Overton on Dee, Wrexham LL13 0LJ 01978 710592 DUNHAM G Royle & Son Dunham Massey, Altrincham. WA16 4SP 0161 928 7600 GRIFFIN S & E Preece Pessal Farm, Edinsale, Nr.Tamworth. B79 9JL 01827 383939

HOOTON JC Hayward, Westwood Fm, Tuxford, Newark, Notts NG22 0PF 01777 870248

IRTHINGVALE G & B Bell Chesterton Fm, Wrexham Rd, Tarporley. CW9 9RZ 01829 720828

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Teasdale Tours: NEW ZEALAND 2013

Saturday 12th October Our first sighting of New Zealand was from 35,000 feet; the mountains on the west side of South Island were covered with a new fall of snow and looked absolutely stunning and were only one hour away from our airport at Christchurch. After checkout we were off to our hotel for four nights. Copthorne Hotel was about 5 minutes from the airport, and we rented our first car from the hotel. Sunday 13th October 1Â˝ hours away from the hotel was Phil Garret at Leeston. Our only directions were to look for a large shed!! Well the shed was 186 metres long by 30 metres, they were milking 1000+ all cross bred Shorthorns, using Norwegian, Swedish, Anglia aiming for 4% protein. The herd was inside at night, being fed on silage and maize and 2kg of concentrates (max). They had a 12million gallon slurry tower, with no fertilizer being sown, and the slurry was spread with a 30,000 litre contractor getting a 50,000 litre tanker with spreading shoe. A $30,000 robot pushed up silage at a rate of 4 tonnes per night. The Leestonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sell 150 worst milking cows every year for $1500 approx, whereas the best ones would make $2000-3000. The milking cows went through 2 side by side herringbone parlours, 36-72 and 32-64 with no ACRs or feed. On the way back we had a drive through Christchurch. Monday 14th October We visited Scott Carnochan (previously from Dumfries) near Darfield where we had a BBQ lunch with three other share milkers. A lady owned 4 farms and was currently buying a 5th farm and had monthly meetings to monitor the share milkers.

Scott is milking 800 cows out of the 4000 spread across the four farms, which will go up to 5000 cows when the fifth farm is bought, Scott will go up to 1200 cows. Grass is fertilized and up to 2kg of feed fed in the parlour, and the cows and grass looked well. Scott is on a 25% share of 800 cows after going with nothing to New Zealand 9 years ago. Now he has 25 heifers in milk leased out, and 25 bulling heifers and 25 calves of his own. Well done Scott and New Zealand. Tuesday 15th October In the morning we went to Smiths at West Eyreton, just north of Christchurch. They had 150 Shorthorns in a herd of 350 cows, and the Shorthorns were milking as well as the black and whites, with the protein and butter fat being better than the black and whites. The Shorthorns are fairly pure and they use their own bulls. They win awards for production and shows. They fertilize the grass and feed up to 4kg of cake per day in the parlour. It is a rotary 44 point parlour, this is a good herd. In the afternoon we went to see Chris and Margaret Bailey, North of Christchurch, Flaxton. They were a very nice family milking about 150 shorthorns in a 280 cow unit though a 30-60 herringbone parlour. They were breeding for high indexes therefore using Norwegian semen, but this did not improve udder quality. They fed no cake, but had licks of molasses and the cows were expected to consume 2-3kgs per day. This was a wetter farm, and the grass was a little poached. We had a good look around Christchurch; there had been not much restoration work carried out since the earthquake.

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Wednesday 16th October After an early swim in the pool at the Copthorne Hotel we packed our bags to leave. We had difficulty getting four suitcases and extras into our car, so the bosses of the hotel gave us a different vehicle with a roof box, which fortunately was a manual for Paddy and Margaret to drive. We headed off through Methavan -a pleasant Swiss type village, before reaching Mark and Jenny McDonald. They had 700 red cows and 100 black and white. These were mostly bred from Swedish, Norwegian and American bloodlines, but a good proportion could be passed off as pure. A good red 3 year old bull called Encore produced calves bigger and longer than the other calves. There was quite a lot of colour in the herd, which was pleasing to see. Mark then took us to a British farmer who milked 600 cows and had a big contracting business employing 8-10 workers with lots of big machines for silage, ground management and big bales. We then returned to Mark and Jenny’s for the night. Thursday 17th October We visited Mark’s run off where heifers were kept, and some silage was made in the fields for the cows for when they were dry. When the herd was dried off they walked the cows 9km along the roads to this land. As is usual, the run off was steep. We set off for Dunedin where the steepest road in the world is found!!! Unfortunately there was a sponsored bike and walking competition taking place, so we were unable to experience this for ourselves. The town of Dunedin was too busy for us to get a good look around as there was a rugby match taking place with the streets full of enthusiastic fans. Friday 18th October

After lunch the ladies went sight seeing on the south coast of South Island, while the gentlemen went to Logan and Nicky Kelly’s farm nearby. They are on a 50/50 share milking farm, which they have been on for 2-3 years. They have a new 24-48 milking parlour, but have had problems with the clusters and feeders (made in Italy!!). They feed 2kg in the parlour, with no individual troughs. We saw 500 cows, 200 of which were Shorthorns, but unfortunately it was extremely wet, and the cows did not display themselves very well. This farm had the best Shorthorn show cow of 2012 in the whole of New Zealand, but as she hadn’t calved yet she hadn’t been showed this year. They were also going for high index bulls. The Kelly’s have just purchased their next farm, which is a sheep farm, but they intend to fit a 70 point rotary parlour plus all the infrastructure of fences and tracks for 700 dairy cows. They had an excellent 7th calved cow by Winbrook King Henry, which had an excellent udder and was a lovely light roan colour. We then travelled to Te Anau and stayed in a motel by the lake for the night, this was lovely. Saturday 19th October We went to Milford Sound, which is a small town with fiords, with boat rides and plane rides around the fiords. The weather was wet, which was good for us, because this caused hundreds of spectacular waterfalls for us to enjoy. There was an underground platform, which enabled us to view fish and hunting seals. New Zealand was a happy place, as they had beaten Australia at rugby the night before!! We went to David Murphy’s holiday home at Arrowtown for the night.

David and Paul Murphy at Invercargill had 160 Shorthorns, mostly pure. Paul (the son) was pushing for the high index bulls. They had a herringbone parlour, with no feed being used. The cattle just showed a slight lack of condition, but there were some very nice cows which lasted well.

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Sunday 20th October Arrowtown had a miniature China Town. We then went to Queenstown, and went up the mountain in a gondola, passed the bungee jump (there were no volunteers to try that) and towards the luge track, then had lunch ¾ way up the mountain with spectacular views over the lake and Queenstown. We decided to go to Haast for the night, which was an extremely hilly route with very few cars – we travelled the last 58 kms without seeing a single vehicle!! Monday 21st October We decided to travel to Greymouth along the coastal road. We visited many spectacular scenic viewpoints, and visited Shanty Town, which was an 1860 – 1890 town. This was very interesting; we travelled along the railway in an ancient steam train. We went to Greymouth for the night. Tuesday 22nd October We left Greymouth and headed for Christchurch. Once again we braved the mountain roads, enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the many waterfalls (yes, it was raining again!!) There were not many animals to be seen on these steep hills, but we did manage to spy a beef shorthorn bull. We returned to the Copthorne Hotel for one night leaving our hire car there before leaving South Island. Wednesday 23rd October We flew to Auckland, arriving at 11:40 to collect our hire vehicle – a manual king cab called a Ute with plenty of room for our luggage. We headed off to visit Lynton and Yvonne Simmons, they were very pleasant, but only had 30 shorthorns within their herd of 50, the rest being Jerseys. The Simmon’s only had 40 acres, the rest had been sold off in 10 acre plots as lifestyle plots. Each plot raised about $250,000 each with the intention of a small holding being created on each to encourage more people to take an interest in agriculture. They use Illawara bulls for more growth; Clarencefield Mocca seemed to be creating good calves, and there were also some nice heifers by Pimp.

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Every year 5 or 6 local school children call round after school to feed, train and generally look after a calf that they have adopted. Some children are able to take their calves home if they live on a lifestyle plot, and care for them completely, under the watchful eye of the Simmon’s. Four or five times a year there are inter-school calf shows which are widely supported. We then went to Rotorua and went up a mountain in a gondola and had our evening meal up the mountain with a fabulous view. After our meal, we went to our motel, and headed for the spa, which was 42 degrees in the open air at 10 o’clock at night – how relaxing, and the company was great too!!! Thursday 24th October We went to the Waio Tapu thermal wonderland. This was a natural thermal feature with geysers and bubbling pools, but too hot to get in to. We walked easily a couple of miles to see all the attractions. We then visited Lake Tapu; which was pleasant, but uninspiring, then over the hills to Napier which was on the west coast. There were a few dairy herds, but the terrain was too hilly to even contemplate taking machinery on to. We were stopped by a farmer and three workers and 12 dogs taking around 300 yearling Angus heifers across the main road – no-one got impatient, it’s just part of life round there. We finished up at the port of Napier, and saw colossal heaps of timber and dairy products ready for export on the dock. The weather was sunny and warm; I think they could have done with some of the South Island rain. Friday 25th October We had an early get up to go to David and Joanne Wood’s near Palmerston North by 10:00am. They took us to Fielding; which is an auction mart with the biggest turnover in New Zealand. There were large groups of animals, which were unevenly matched – not something we would do in this country. Store lambs sold at up to $120, store cattle at around $2.40 per kilo. We then went to a farmers market and a vintage farmers museum. We returned to the Wood’s to watch the milking of 270 cows in a 20-40 herringbone parlour with no concentrates. We stayed overnight with the Woods.

Saturday 26th October We helped with the morning milking, and then had a leisurely breakfast before heading off to see Alan and Sue Moore at Piahatun, whose family originated from Whitehaven in Cumbria. We saw 50 Shorthorns in a mixed herd of 460. Dennis and I had to assess a cow for her suitability as an AI mother, before heading back to the Wood’s to view the bull, Northbrook Boy, produced by this cow, who was 50% Shorthorn, 50% Swedish. We then visited the Wood’s heifers and fattening bulls in 550 acres of mostly steep slopes, but there were a few flatter fields used for silage. We then returned to the steading, where David had 26 cows to AI. Sunday 27th October We left the Wood’s and headed off to Stratford to see Ross and Joanne Soffe. This was a new farm for them with nearly 400 cows, 100 of which were Shorthorns which were mainly cross breds. The Soffe’s had some extremely good individual cows. The parlour was a 36-72 with no feed in the parlour, but approximately 2kg of palm kernel was fed in two trailers which was fed in the field. This was quite a hilly farm. Ross, Dennis and I looked at the pedigrees of bulls which may be suitable for AI breeding improvement scheme; the most valued trait appears to be production index. Monday 28th October We went to Gert and Molly Kroon, who were almost retired, and just had a few calves and yearlings for us to see. We then headed off up the west coast via the glowworm caves at Waitomo Caves. We saw just one beef shorthorn herd on our journey. Our motel for the night was approximately 30 miles north of Hamilton. Tuesday 29th October We travelled to the Coromandal, which is an estuary area, and then over to Whangapona travelling over hills and more bends. We enjoyed a boat trip in the sea around the caves and cliffs with amazing views, before heading into Hamilton to find our motel and enjoy our solar heated swimming pool.

Wednesday 30th October Dave Clow led the way to Kevin Stoke’s beef herd. We saw some very good outfits, but there seems to be little promotion of the Beef Shorthorn breed as many of his excellent calves went for killing. After leaving Kevin we went to the Bay of Plenty at Maunganui, which was a nice sandy beach, but unfortunately not enough wind for surfing!! On the return to our motel we found where Waikato show was to be held. We were surprised that there were no advertisement signs for the show, and not even the owner of the liquor store opposite the show ground entrance knew any thing about the event. Thursday 31st October We visited the Dibble’s farms whilst the ladies and Ian Dibble went line dancing at 10:00am. Jim showed us the tremendous young stock, which were fit and well grown. Two of his bulls were by Hooton Fair Reflection and he had good calves, mainly by his own bull. They had 175 Shorthorn cows, which did not look quite as well as the young stock; they were being fed on grass and a little palm kernel. The cows sired by Winbrook King Henry displayed good, long wearing udders. The offspring of Marleycote Harry had plenty of udder for their age. The cows sired by Wenvoe Briar’s Man were good commercial milk cows, but not show cows. The daughters of Hooton Fair Reflection were tall heifers, but they didn’t look too milky. We visited the Hamilton gardens on our way back to the motel, but had underestimated how much time we would have liked to spend there to get a good appreciation of the gardens. Friday 1st November This was day one of Waikato show - Dennis and I judged the Shorthorns. Champion Shorthorn Heifer in Milk: LJ & YE Simmons with Aywon Kelly-Ann Reserve Champion Heifer in Milk: LJ & YE Simmons with Aywon Cassie

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Approximately 100 children were showing calves, sheep and goats from many different schools. Farmers were involved in encouraging children into the world of agriculture, animal welfare and food production. What a wonderful day these children had, they all were so passionate and enthusiastic, and all received a rosette at least for their efforts. What a fantastic idea, I was so impressed. Saturday 2nd November On the second day of the show it was the Interbreed. We had a 9:00am start, and a 2:30pm finish with only 5 minutes for lunch. All dairy animals were allowed to compete in the 11 classes. The smallest class we judged had 5 animals, with the largest class being 25. There were 185 animals being judged overall, and the four dairy judges were required to judge every class, placing the top 6 animals. The steward calls forwards the top 6, before one of the judges must give reasons over the microphone. My worst class was when I only had selected 3 cows out of the top 6, which was a bit awkward!! The Queen was joint owner of 5 of the Jersey show cows. Sunday 3rd November We visited Wendy and Dave Harker and Ken Baker (Wendy’s father) at Teawamuto. They had a tremendous herd of 500 cows, 100 of which were Shorthorns, 50 Jerseys, the rest being black and whites. They were unable to show at Waikato due to Wendy having damaged her knee playing tennis, which was a shame as she stood a fine chance with all her breeds. Wendy looks after the cows, Dave looks after the two farms, and Ken looks after the young stock. We saw two useful heifers by Boundless, and good cattle by Prince of Diamonds and Blitz. The herd was averaging 30kg per day, feeding 3kg per day of concentrates. Monday 4th November We hoped to spend a couple of hours looking around Auckland, but a forgotten phone put paid to this plan, so straight to the airport and home.

What a pleasure to be judging on the other side of the world. Sadly we were told the previous evening that one of the exhibitors, David & Wendy Harker, would not be showing because Wendy had damaged her knee while playing tennis. Heifer in Milk, 2 years old 1st LJ & YE Simmons - Aywon Kelly-Ann, sire Clarefiled Mocha 2nd LJ & YE Simmons - Aywon Cassie, sire Treeton Pingerly A beautiful roan heifer, very correct and travelled well with a good top line and a very well attached udder. The heifer in second was taller just lacked the overall quality of the heifer in first place. Cow in Milk , 3 years old 1st Tauhei Farms (Messrs Dibble)- Kaihere IPD Haumu, sire Innisfail Prince of Diamonds 2nd LJ & YE Simmons - Aywon Mocha Bubbles, sire Clarefield Mocha Both cows were clean fleshed modern dairy cows but the cow in first showed a little more quality throughout than the cow in second. The cow in second did have a very well attached rear udder. Intermediate Champion Champion: Aywon Kelly, Anne, LJ & YE Simmons Reserve: Aywon Cassie, LJ & YE Simmons Cow in Milk, 4 years old 1st Tauhei Farms – Kaihere F Ginty, sire Kaihere Founder 2nd LJ & YE Simmons – Aywon Ruler Alana, sire Glenbrook Storm Ruler The cow in first place showed a little more quality throughout than the cow in second place. Cow in Milk, 5 & 6 years old 1st LJ & YE Simmons – Aywon Mocha Fleur, sire Clarefiled Mocha Senior Champion Champion: Kaihere F Ginty, Tauhei Farms Reserve: Aywon Mocha Fleur, LJ & YE Simmons Supreme Champion: Aywon Kelly-Anne, LJ & YE Simmons Type & Production 1.st LJ & YE Simmons 2nd F Ginty, sire Kaihere Founder Best Two Females in Milk 1st LJ & YE Simmons 2nd Tauhei Farms Heifer Calf, born on or after 1st June 2013 1st LJ & YE Simmons – Aywon Kos Raindrop, sire Glenbrook Osiusko 2nd Tauhei Farms – Kaihere IPD Hopeful, sire Innisfail Prince of Diamonds 3rd LJ & YE Simmons – Aywon Plato Monica, sire Oceanbrae Logic Plato Yearling Heifer, born on or after 1st June 2012 1st Tauhei Farms – Kaihere Ping Gwen, sire Treeton Pingerly 2nd WK & BH Baker – Bekay Blitz Angelina (ET), sire Blackwood park Blitz 3rd WK & BH Baker – Bekay Blitz Angelina (ET), sire Blackwood park Blitz Junior Champion Champion: Tauhei Farms – Kaihere Ping Gwen, sire Treeton Pingerly Reserve: LJ & YE Simmons – Aywon Kos Raindrop, sire Glenbrook Osiusko Bull Calf, born on or after 1st June 2013 1st Tauhei Farms – Kaihere protector, sire Innisfail Prince of Diamonds 2nd LJ & YE Simmons – Aywon Plato Angus, sire oceanbrae Logic Plato Best 2 Yearling Heifers or 1 Yearling Heifer & 1 Heifer Calf 1st WK & BH Baker 2nd Tauhei Farms Junior Group 1st LJ & YE Simmons 2nd WK & BH Baker 3rd Tauhei Farms Two Heifer Calves 1st LJ & YE Simmons 2nd WK & BH Baker 3rd Tauhei Farms What a pleasure to see so many young people showing calves, especially when we were told that they were not from farming families. They were all ‘Calf Club’ competitors, a scheme that encourages young people from non-farming backgrounds to adopt a calf from neighbouring farms and care for them, groom them and compete at local, district & regional level. All encouraged by the breeders and parents. These competitions also included lambs and goats.

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North Midlands Herd Competition 2013 Judge: John Teasdale The first farm visit was David Wainwright’s farm at Macclesfield to see the youngstock then to David’s home farm near Ellersmere to view the cows where two excellent cows by King Henry stood out. Next morning we set off to Pete Bailey’s farm which was definitely built on a hill. The field where the milking cow’s were was more vertical than flat but was foraged and had good grass on it. Elkington Clara 11th caught my eye. Then moved on to Price Jones, the youngstock were a wonderful sight. I only hope TB does force them to change policy. Then to visit Rob Morgan’s herd at Whitchurch where the bull Nejay Ernie and Dee Lass 5th stood out. Rodway Samantha 2 (below) should make an excellent cow.

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Finishing off the day, back at the Winnington’s for another excellent night. Thursday morning first visit was in Derbyshire at the Worsley’s. This herd and policy impressed me the dam and daughter Jess were the eye catchers and Brooksteads Honey was an excellent cow in her 8th lactation by Masterman. After lunch we visited the Webster’s where Julie is putting together a herd of shorthorns to better Paul’s black & white’s and doing a good job of it! Snowy has not been trained for the show circuit or is this a new trend? (see photo) Keep going Julie! Marstonmont Snowy - new method of presenting cows

Moving on again to Graham and Shirley Madley to see the remaining cows and stayed the night. Tuesday Morning off to Leicester to the Kirk Farm to view the milking cows another good new herd progressing well. One heifer in milk caught my eye was Broadlane Duchess Gwynne 93rd, lovely udder especially the fore udder. We then moved on to the Amber Herd, another lovely herd. Well managed herd and Amber Princess Anne 5th stood out even after having 9 calves. Then on to David and Debbie Winnington’s for the night. Naomi and Hannah kept us well entertained. On to the herd where a wild eyes heifer stood out and at the other end of the age range Rantonall D1 15th, an 11th calved cow with good fore udder, body and legs. Moving on to the Cotwalton Herd, another new herd. Rodway Lady Laura 71th was my choice cow here.

Moving on to Wearverdale to Susan and Shirley’s just youngstock and a bull here. The young stock were good and after supper and a chat off to the Cranks.

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Friday’s start was at the Wright’s 850 cows in a shed, all quiet and looked well. The Shorthorn’s that impressed me were Ike Diane unfortunately this year she was dry but I am sure she will be an excellent cow when bagged up. Ike Sunshine was also a good dairy cow. In the car again to the Castleside herd near Beeston where we were met by Peter Bull who has emigrated from South West Scotland. Just a small number of shorthorns but working well. The animal here for me was Castleside Ben Luminous 3rd a lovely udder on the cow.

Last port of call was Gary and Anne Norbury for the night. After a lovely meal and chat at the Bull’s Head Inn. Next morning seem arrive to soon back to judging we saw a herd of good hard working cows Broadlane Moss Rose 11th only a 2nd calver but had a great udder and heifer in milk Broadlane Lady Barrington 66 stood out in the herd.

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Next stop was Rob Boote where 5 in milk heifers by Tr e e t o n Pimp almost identical w e r e impressive. Kayl Tri Nancy 2nd a 5th lactation cow caught my eye, excellent udder perhaps a little fresh for the day. Back to the Crank’s for the night and next day after breakfast a walk around the herd where Watzon had done a wonderful job. Strickley True Perfection his daughter’s in milk were good. Avondale VI and Avondale VI 2nd were a truly impressive dam and daughter. Moving on to the Dunham where the cattle were just trying to get settled after a visit from the American Milking Shorthorn president. Nejay Prince 3rd daughter’s impressed me as they had done at Chelford sales. Heifer in milk Dunham Heather 100 cow had a wonderful udder.

Rodway Red Rose 36th

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Broadlane Lady Barrington 66

One week after starting 19 herds to judge not a poor herd all good or better. 22 cows in milk, 17 heifers in milk plus 6 other classes to sort out my brain was almost in meltdown but hopefully I have got them sorted out. Thank you Shorthorn breeders who supported your region by putting your cow’s in front of me and also fed and watered Paddy and I, we are still trying to lose the weight gain! And to the new entrant’s I hope you will support and enter next year’s competition. Thank you also to Rachael for putting the programme together.

Kayl Tri Nancy 2 EX90 3rd calver

North Midland Results - Herd Competition 2013 Judge: John Teasdale Large Herd 1st Brooksteads 2nd Amber 3rd Earlsgift 4th Dunham Small Herd 1st Kayl 2nd Brookside 3rd Marstonmount 4th Cotwalton Young Stock 1st Dee 2nd Earlsgift 3rd Rantonhall 4th Weaverdale Bull on Inspection 1st Dunham Viscount, G Norbury 2nd Nejay Ernie, R Morgan 3rd Strickley True Perfection, E Crank 4th Dunham Royal Flush, G&S Royle Bull Progeny 1st Nejay Prince 3rd , G&S Royle 2nd Drisgol Watzon, E Crank 3rd Rantonhall Jacob, D Winnington 4th Treeton Pimp, R Boote

North Midlands Herd Visit This years herd visit was held at the home of the 2012 champion herd, J Hole and Sons Amber herd at Ashover, Derbyshire. The Amber herd has won this competition more times than any other herds in recent times. It was easy to see why when we walked in the field. Big strong dairy cows with superb udders and lasting conformation were every where including a seventeen year old. As ever the Dainty Princesses were prominent and the Barrington Iris always produce a lot of milk.

Dam & Daughter 1st Avondale VI & Avondale V2, E Crank 2nd Brooksteads Jess 9 & Brooksteads Jess 11, G Worsely 3rd Amber Barrington Iris129 & Amber Barrington 175, J Hole 4th Cottonhall Dairy Maid 2 & Cottonhall Dairy Maid 4, R Kite Heifer In Milk 1st Broadlane Duchess Gwynne 93, E Kirk 2nd Dunham Heater 100, G&S Royle 3rd Boothdale Duchess 21, D Wainwright 4th Broadland Lady Barrington 66, G Norbury Cow In Milk 1st Elkington Clara 11, P Bailey 2nd Brooksteads Honey 2, G Worsley 3rd Castleside Ben Luminous, P Bull 4th Kayl Tri Nancy 2, R Boote 50,000kg Cow 1st Amber Princess Anne 51, J Hole 2nd Brooksteads Honey 2, G Worsley 3rd Rantonhall D1 15, D Winnington 4th Dee Foggathorpe Lass 54, R Morgan There is also a thriving bull beef unit which is also a regular supplier of stock bulls. There is also an arable operation providing cereals for dairy and beef cattle. The North Midlands would like to thanks Joe and James and family for their hospitality.

The herd keeps its shorthorn type even though plenty of red Holstein blood is used including outstanding daughters of Poos Stadel Classic, Fradon Jet Red and Huybens Red Devil. Mick the herdsman is particularly pleased with the heifers coming in by Kamp Hollow Arudolph.

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North Midlands Calf Show at Beeston 7th September 2013 | Judge: Rob Kite Baby Calf born after 01/03/13 1st Churchroyd Nicola 13 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Churchroyd Strawberry 8 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Dee Tiny | Lisnamulligan Fairway D & E Price-Jones 4th Churchroyd Heather 74 | Drisgol Madonna’s Prince IRG Collins & Partners Junior Calf born 01/12/12 - 28/02/13 1st Churchroyd Heather 69 | Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Morwood Prince Gay Lass | Rodway Prince RST & SA Morgan 3rd Moorwood Prince Claribel | Rodway Prince RST & SA Morgan 4th Churchroyd Gwen 16 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners Intermediate Calf born 01/09/12 - 30/11/12 1st Tabley Empire Lady | Llandovery Jinnys Empire E Whittaker 2nd Dee Lady Hermione 8 | Drisgol Madonna’s Prince D & PriceJones Senior Calf born 01/05/12 - 31/08/12 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 | Atwell Atom IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Dee Wildqueen 21 | Wilsbro Red Razzle D & E Price-Jones 3rd Morwood Rueban Tiny | Rodway Rueban RST & SA Morgan Mature Calf born 01/01/12 - 30/04/12 1st Churchroyd Amanda Red | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Churchroyd Heather 62 | Drisgol Madonna’s Prince IRG Collins & Partners 3rd

Churchroyd Butterbur 7 | Nejay Prince 4

J & W Young Champion: Tabley Empire Lady Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 HANDLING Junior - 12 and under on 01/01/13 1st Rob Shakeshaft 2nd Hannah Morgan 3rd Thomas Morgan 4th Harry Collins Intermediate - 13-15 Years on 01/01/13 1st Lucy Morgan 2nd Molly Johnson Senior - 16-19 Years on 01/01/13 1st Tom Sellers 2nd Edward Whitaker 3rd David Madeley

Champion:

Lucy Morgan

Reserve Champion:

Edward Whitaker

Supreme Champion:

Lucy Morgan

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Judges Report: I was delighted to be given the opportunity to judge the north midlands calf show held at Beeston Castle Auction. The day was a chilly one but at least there was a little cover overhead although the cold wind didn’t seem to help the calves with their newly clipped coats. The first class of the day was led off by Churchroyd Nicola 13 by Lucky, She was well balanced, dairy and her style on parade gave her the nod over the calf in second place. Churchroyd Strawberry 8 by Lucky. A calf of similar design to the one stood in first place but her age and size placed her over a very good young calf in third, Dee Tiny by Fairway that showed great potential. Class two was lead off by Churchroyd Heather 69 by Prince 4th. Her overall length, power and rear leg setting placed her just above Morwood Prince Gay Lass by Rodway Prince. She was a super dairy calf being tall and clean in the leg giving her the advantage over the calf in third place. Morwood Prince Claribel by Prince. She displayed good depth of body but just lacked the openness of rib to that of the calf stood in second. Only two animals exhibited in class three but both had super qualities and looked to have great potential for the future. Leading off the class was Tabley Empire Lady by Jinny’s Empire. She was a real stretchy calf, clean boned, deep in the body, good open rib and walked very well. It was the overall length of body that gave her the nod over the calf in second place. Dee Lady Hermione 8 by Madonna’s Prince. A very correct, balanced calf but just out powered on the day. The senior calf class, class four, was the most difficult of

the day with the top three calves all displaying great style. After a long think I placed Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 by Atom, a sweet, all red calf being long in the body with an abundance of strength throughout. She graced the ring with style and locomotion over my second placed calf. Dee Wild Queen by Razzle. Being very well grown she handled her size well on parade, her rear leg setting and clean bone just placed her above the calf stood in third. Morwood Rueben Tiny by Rueben. This calf had the best frame in the class overall being dairy with a good deep body and open rib but she didn’t have the overall balance and rear leg setting over the other two calves. Class five, the Mature calf class was headed off by Churchroyd Amanda Red 9 by Lucky. Her overall balance placed her over Churchroyd Heather 62 by Madonna’s Prince, a tall stylish calf that tracked with better legs and feet over the calf in third place. Churchroyd Butterbur 7 by Prince 4. She was clean over the shoulder and through the neck but didn’t match the balance of the other calves. After much contemplation I went for Tabley Emprie Lady as the champion of the day. Her dairyness, style, size and overall depth of body just helped her over my reserve champion Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41. A calf made for the show ring with good width in the rump and she handled herself well with elegance and good locomotion over my honourable mention calf Dee Wild Queen. I would like to thank Jill Collins for organising a super show and to all the exhibitors for bringing out some fantastic calves. Robert Kite, Cotonhall Dairy Shorthorns

North of England Shorthorn Calf Show - Penrith Show 27th July 2013 | Judge: Graham Ritson Junior Calf 1st Winbrook Vi 150th GA & DW Dent 2nd Braefell Pepsi Swallow J Teasdale & Son 3rd Park House Pansy 2nd V Bowman 4th J Teasdale & Son Brafell Lady 7th Intermediate Calf 1st Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen 5th J Teasdale & Son 2nd Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 10th GA & DW Dent 3rd Tahuna Alice 14th DE & JM Jackson 4th Middle Bank End Rose NH & C Barker Senior Calf 1st Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9th J & J M Fisher 2nd Winbrook Fairy Princess 3rd GA & DW Dent 3rd Mossrigg Barrington Iris J & JM Fisher Handlers: Junior Handler – up to 12 years old 1st Harvey Jackson 2nd Kailum Brown 3rd Master Teasdale 4th Miss Teasdale 5th Miss Bowman

Tahuna Winbrook Brafell Brafell Park House

Intermediate Handler – 13 to 15 years old 1st Eleanor Fisher Mossrigg 2nd Abigail Fisher Mossrigg 3rd Luke Jackson Tahuna Senior Handler 1st Georgina Fisher 2nd Lorna Craig 3rd Miss R Johnston

Mossrigg New park Middle Bank End

Champion Handler - Darlington Trophy: Eleanor Fisher Mossrigg Reserve Champion Handler - John Thompson Shield Georgina Fisher Mossrigg

Again well filled classes of quality calves and keen young handlers made the judge Graham Ritson “earn his keep”! The Champion came from the junior heifer calf class, Winbrook Vi 150th, a real classic dairy sired by the high purity Canadian embryo Marleycotre A1. Reserve champion Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9th winner of the senior class. shorthorn

North Midlands Judging Day During May our regional judging day was held at the home of Rob Kite and familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cotonhall herd at Milwich in Staffordshire. Firstly master judge Ian Collins gave a judging demonstration on a smart red heifer before we all had a go at giving reasons over the microphone on a class of six cows in milk of varying types, the purpose being to confidently explain why you placed a particular animal above another as is expected at all shows nowadays. There was a good turnout of members and the new building provided much needed cover on a cold rainy day. Those of us who braved the elements were able to have a quick walk round the cows before being bombed out of the field by a hail storm. Back under cover we were able to look at a lot of young calves by various sires including Poos Stadel Classic, Hardcore Plumchuck Millionaire and Tonelea Endeavour amongst others. Rob has used a lot of American bulls as well as taking semen off a few homebred bulls. Afterwards we descended on the new barn conversion for afternoon tea and a chat. Thanks to Rob and Kate and family for the excellent facilities and hospitality.

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South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns Philmor P Morgan Goitan, St Nicholas, Goodwick, Pembs, SA64 0LB 01348 891289 Spalk GC & A Joules Ltd, Castellgwcw, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA62 6LH 01348 831590 Blacknuck

Champion: Drisgol Daisy 125 from SVB & EA Thomas Welsh Dairy Event Champion

M Phillips Blacknuck Farm Maenclochog Pembrokshire SA66 7RJ 01437 532471

Stockgreen

Elkington

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Glanhirwen

E.S.Everitt Moat Farm Stock Green Redditch Worcs. B96 6SX 01386 792267

M.S. & EAE Davies Troedyrhiw Llangynnin St. Clears Carmarthenshire SA33 4JU 01994 230377

SVB & EA Thomas Drysgolgoch Llannfyrnach Pembrokeshire SA35 0AT 01239 698240

G & SE James Llyswen Bryngwyn Castell Newydd Emilyn Ceredigion SA38 9PJ 01239 711061

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St. Arvans

Terrick

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E Reader & Sons Goldsland Wenvoe Cardiff CF5 6BE 02920 593223

DW & GL Charles Mill Farm Trellech Grange Chepstow Gwent NP6 6QN 01291 689359

Mr & Mrs AJH Brunt Coybal Newquay Ceredigion SA45 9TV 01545 560382

Mr & Mrs I L Harries Gellirodyn Isaf Farm Pontardulais Road Crosshands Llanelli Carmarthenshire SA14 6PL 01269 844664

Contact: The South Wales and Mid Western Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders

Secretary: Huw Evans, Heolyderi, Cwmgwili, Llanelli, SA14 6PH Tel: 07976328177 Email: huwmoelfre@hotmail.com

South Wales Herd Competition 2013 Judge: Sarah Slade

It was a surprise and a delight to be asked to judge the South Wales Herd Competition. At the beginning of August I set off, with son William as chief navigator. First stop was the Wenvoe herd of John and Abbie Reader near Cardiff. With the cows all gathered for milking, we saw plenty of very milky cows with good udders. There are only two cow families, Rosalind and Briar, with almost half the 200 cow herd comprised of shorthorns. Wenvoe Rosalind 100th was a really lovely second calver, strong and tall with an excellent high and wide udder with strong fore attachment. She made a really eye-catching pair with another red cow, Wenvoe Briar 88th. It was also good to see the cows lasting well with Wenvoe Briar 47th having had seven calves and consistent production in excess of 9000kg. We saw the two stock bulls, Wenvoe Briar’s Discovery by Dunham Discovery, a pure bred bull as well as the young bull, Wenvoe Rosalind’s Fusion by Nix LCD Lido. Next it was off to the youngstock where first off were three heifers of very similar type. Wenvoe Rosalind 113th stood out with tremendously deep rib, length of body and correct teat placement. The white roan heifer, Wenvoe Briar 106th also stood out as a very well balanced heifer. We finished up travelling across the farm to look at the groups of heifers, all looking very well and of consistent quality. There was little time to linger, however, as we were already behind on our tight timetable, and next stop was the Gelli herd of Ian and Eiddwen Harries.

This is very dairylike herd with tall, sharp, deep ribbed cows. The stand out cow was Gelli Win Jill 2 by Hardcore Othellos Moonshine, now calved with her second, a tremendous deep ribbed, well balanced cow. We also saw a super pair of heifers by Gelli Ipod Discoverer, both tall, well balanced animals and showing really good fore udder attachment. In the fading light we inspected the heifers, all of similar type being well grown, balanced and with good teat placement. As dark fell we retired to the house, where we pleased to find Owain on a trip home and where we were treated to Eiddwen’s magnificent hospitality with delicious food – more even than William could eat! shorthorn

The next morning, after a substantial breakfast, we were off to see the first of our five herds of the day. First stop was the Elkington herd of Eluned, Mark and Jenny Davies. Although the main herd has been dispersed, they still keep a few shorthorns on a nearby farm which is run on a mostly housed, high input system with three times a day milking. We saw two heifers, a senior and a junior cow, all showing the strength associated with Elkington cows and all looking extremely milky. The senior cow, Elkington Dewdrop 9th demonstrated the strength of this breeding having had eight calves and being in calf again, and although not a tall cow, having good legs and feet and with an udder showing little signs of her age. It was a delight to see a senior cow looking so well. Then we wended up through the hills to see Julie Llewellyn’s Ashgrove herd. The farm is on the edge of village and was, until recently, organic. Two smart young bulls were in the yard pens, Rodway Rory and Rodway Oracle, with Rodway Rory, the younger of the two, showing good potential. The herd has also been influenced by purchases from the Rodway herd, with two good senior cows in particular standing out: Rodway Butterburr 40th and Rodway Marie 65, both being big, tall cows with udders holding well for their age. Of the young heifers, Ashgrove Bacculum Lass, by Strickly True Perfection had good rib and walked well. The youngstock showed the improvements that this herd is making with some very nice, well grown calves and in calf heifers, including several by Hooton Fair Reflection and Lisnamulligan Fairway. Julie very kindly provided us with lunch and then we were off further into the hills to see the Blacknuck herd of Melbourne Phillips. This herd comprises British Friesians with around 30 Shorthorns, calving January to April. This was a tremendously even herd with not a bad udder to be seen – a credit to Melbourne. The cows were all of consistent type but of the junior cows we saw here, Blacknuck Melody, having had five calves, stood out, with an excellent, well attached, square udder with good teat placement and good mobility. Blakcnuck Fairy 2nd proved a surprise when we were told she had had 7 calves as she has worn extremely well and certainly should have many more years left in her. The youngstock were in two groups with older heifers by Lisnamulligan Fairway and the baby calves by Hooton Fair Reflection, all looking well and even and with good teat placement. The young calves, in particular were showing increased dairyness and both groups should bode well for the future. Our next stop was Peter Boothe’s Swynmor Herd. This small herd is based close to the North Pembrokeshire coast and Peter’s cows must have some of the best views of any in the country.

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The herd of about thirty five shorthorns is run alongside the two hundred black and whites. In wonderful sunshine we whizzed around the farm on the back of Peter’s quad bike. We saw the youngstock first, with very dairy-like calves by Hooton Fair Reflection, Swynmor Joseph and Drisgol Madonna’s Prince, and older heifers by Rodway Reuben and Courtover Patriot. Then it was on to the dry cows with the herd having benefitted hugely from purchases from the Rodway herd. We saw big, powerful cows with tremendous depth of rib, good legs and feet, and well wearing udders. Particularly worthy of mention are the Bluma family, which were all consistently powerful cows and impressive both in milk and dry. The herd themselves showed good, clean, milky cows, with plenty of rib, a real delight to see. Equally impressive were the two stock bulls, Gelli Prospect by Treeton Pimp and the home bred Swynmor Joseph by Churchroyd Ben and out of Elkington Jill 5th, an eighth calver still in herd. Our final herd of the day was Cathy Joules’ Spalk herd. We arrived in the middle of milking, but were able to see the shorthorn section of the herd as they came into the parlour – twenty two magnificent milky shorthorns in the herd of 275 Friesians. The herd is block calved over a six week period in the spring and while there were relatively few shorthorns amongst the youngstock, it was truly amazing to see a group of over a hundred calves, all the same age, in one field, and a similar size group, a year older. After milking was over we had a closer inspection of the cows in the field. This is a very fine herd with some excellent individuals. The outstanding senior cow, Gelli Melody having had eight calves, showed real style and class, with excellent mammary system and good udder attachment. Other notable individuals included another senior cow, Gelli Lowri 2nd having had seven calves, and the Clarissa family which produced several fine individuals including the young cow, Spalk Clarissa 18th showing excellent mobility with good udder, and the well balanced third calver, Spalk Clarissa 14th. After a long day it was wonderful to arrive at the Seimon and Eleanor Thomas’s and receive their magnificent hospitality. The next day we started early looking at the bulls before breakfast. Stock bull Gelli Prince Charles walked well and has good length and rib. We saw some of his progeny later that day and were impressed with their quality, especially the soundness of the udders. After a substantial breakfast we travelled to see the various groups of youngstock dotted around the area. The Thomas’s are milking some 500 cows, and we must have seen a similar number of youngstock. Despite that large quantity, the consistency and quality of type was impressive and bodes extremely well for the herd’s future and the family’s expansion plans.

Unfortunately the weather, which had been lovely and sunny the previous two days decided to become truly horrible. What had started out as Welsh mist changed to torrential downpour as we made our way to see the cows. Nevertheless, it was a truly impressive sight, driving rain notwithstanding, to see so many shorthorns in one herd. There were some outstanding individuals. Drisgol Dinnie 13th, a third calver by Drisgol Watzon, although not large, had a beautifully square udder and very correct, well balanced type. The pair of heifers, Drisgol Ruby 36th and Drisgol Mabel 56th were both lovely correct heifers each in their own right, but made a very well matched pair. Senior cow, Drisgol Diana 37th, having had eight calves was an outstanding big, deep bodied cow with a superb mammary system and having given over 10,000 litres in her last lactation. Another junior cow, Drisgol Daisy 125th was dry, but again a super stylish cow with plenty of rib.

We saw some excellent heifers, the best of these for me being Drisgol Claribel 15th an extremely correct cow with a lovely neat udder. Eventually the rain defeated us, but especial thanks must go to Sion who, with water pouring through his coat and down his arms, managed to locate the cows we wanted to look at – not an easy job when there are several hundred! Before we left we were treated to another of Eleanor’s wonderful lunches, ensuring that we wouldn’t go hungry on the journey home! My thanks go to the Harries’s and Thomas’s who did such a wonderful job of putting us up and feeding us so well, to all those who took part and who showed us their herds and, often, gave us refreshment as well, to Huw Evans for arranging everything, and to the South Wales Group for asking me to judge in the first place. It was a real pleasure and a privilege.

South Wales Dairy Herd Competition 2013 Results Judge: Sarah Slade A. Herd Inspection (7 entries) 1st Spalk Herd – Cathy Joules 2nd Swynmor Herd – Peter Boothe 3rd Gelli Herd – Ian and Eiddwen Harries 4th Drisgol Herd – Seimon Thomas and family B. Herd Production 1st Gelli Herd – Ian and Eiddwen Harries 2nd Drisgol Herd – SVB & EA Thomas 3rd Blacknuck Herd – Melourne Phillips 4th Swnymor Herd – Will Prichard/Peter Boothe C. Youngstock (7 entries) 1st Drisgol Herd – Seimon Thomas and family 2nd Blacknuck Herd – Melbourne Phillips 3rd Wenvoe Herd – John and Abbie Reader 4th Spalk Herd – Cathy Joules D. Stock Bull (7 entries) 1st Swymnor Joseph – Peter Boothe 2nd Gelli Prince Charles – Seimon Thomas and family 3rd Gelli Prospect – Peter Boothe 4th Rodway Rory – Julie Llewellyn E. Bull Progeny (3 entries) 1st Gelli Prince Charles – Seimon Thomas and family 2nd Wenvoe Briar’s Discovery – John and Abbie Reader 3rd Rodway Othello – Julie Llewellyn F. Calved Heifer (completed 1st lactation) 1st Gelli Win Jill – IL & E Harries 2nd Drisgol Diana 62 – SVB & EA Thomas 3rd Rodway Bluma 4 – Peter Boothe/Will Prichard 4th Drysgol Claribel 15 – SVB & EA Thomas G. Junior Cow (2 to 4 lactations) 1st Drisgol Dinnie 13 – SVB & EA Thomas 2nd Elkington Fairy 13 – MS & EA Davies 3rd Drisgol Daisy 125 – SVB & EA Thomas 4th Wenvoe Briar 80 – E Reader & Son

H. Senior Cow (5 lactations over) 1st Drisgol Diana 37 – SVB & EA Thomas 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3 – MS & EA Davies 3rd Gelli Melody – GC & AC Joules 4th Wenvoe Briar 47 – E Reader & Sons I. Family Line (3 entries) 1st Bluma – Peter Boothe 2nd Clarissa – Cathy Joules 3rd Briar – John and Abbie Reader J. Pair of Heifers (5 entries) 1st Drisgol Ruby 36th and Mabel 56th – Seimon Thomas 2nd Pair by Gelli Ipod Discoverer – Ian Harries 3rd Wenvoe Briar 88th (1544) and Rosalind 100th (1438) – John and Abbie Reader K. Calf (10 entries) 1st Wenvoe Rosalind 113th (1688) – John and Abbie Reader 2nd Wenvoe Briar 106th (1721) – John and Abbie Reader 3rd Spalk Silky – Cathy Joules 4th Ashgrove Bacculum Lass – Julie Llewellyn The club would like to thank both Judges very much, Sarah Slade for judging the Dairy Competition and Charles Horton for judging the Beef Competition.

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SWCSBA AGM & Dinner Wednesday the 10th April was the date for the South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeder’s Association AGM & Dinner held at Oake Manor Golf Club. As association member Arthur Whittle is the Shorthorn Society President, this year’s event incorporated the President’s Dinner and brought together breed enthusiast from across the country. With the business side swiftly completed under the guidance of Chairman Henry Rawlins the 50 members and guest’s enjoyed a four course meal to include a carvery. Guest speaker for the evening was Mr Lester Bowker who spoke of his farming experiences from Wye College and starting out in the industry to his move to the West Country and the starting of his own farming business with his wife. He concluded his speech with a toast to the association which was responded to by Society Chairman Arthur Whittle. Following the speeches the presentation of the 2012 Herd Competition trophies and awards were made. A raffle to assist club funds concluded a very sociable and enjoyable evening.

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Dairy Herds Competition Results 2013 Judge: Mr GP Norbury CHAMPION HERD - 9 ENTRIES 1st GOODWICK KJ Osborne 2nd ABLINGTON WH & SJ Rawlins 3rd CARGENWEN J Rowe 4th HALE R Collins COW FAMILY - 7 ENTRIES 1st Cargenwen Bessie 12 2nd Ablington Lady 3rd Cotley Melody 122 4th Attwoods Rosebud

J Rowe WH & SJ Rawlins T & P Cligg F Mannerings

SENIOR COW - 17 ENTRIES 1st Goodwick Hansome KJ Osborne 2nd Cargenwen Fillpail 12 J Rowe 3rd Cotley Melody 122 T & P Cligg 4th Brimclose Melody D & S Slade JUNIOR COW - 17 ENTRIES 1st Goodwick Strawberry Cream 16 KJ Osborne 2nd Hale Filkins 65 R Collins 3rd Goodwick Perry Blossom 4 KJ Osborne 4th Horethorne Rachel K & PA Moorse HEIFER IN MILK - 16 ENTRIES 1st Brinsbury Molly 4 2nd Ablington Foggy 5 3rd Goodwick Seraphina 4th Hale Wildeyes 28

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Chichester Ag College WH & SJ Rawlins KJ Osbourne R Collins

IN CALF HEIFER - 11 ENTRIES 1st Attwoods Foggathorpe Lass 2 F Mannerings 2nd Horethorne Linsey K & PA Moorse 3rd Hale Pearl 5 R Collins 4th Goodwick Seraphina 185 KJ Osborne MAIDEN HEIFER OVER 12 MTH - 14 ENTRIES 1st Ablington Strawberry 17 WH & SJ Rawlins 2nd Brimclose Melody 6 D & S Slade 3rd Brinsbury Blush Rose 3 Chichester Ag College 4th Ablington Lady 14 WH & SJ Rawlins HEIFER 6 TO 12 MTHS OLD - 10 ENTRIES 1st Attwoods Tabia F Mannerings 2nd Horethorne Dolly 2 K & PA Moorse 3rd Pecketsford Sky 2 T & P Cligg 4th Pecketsford Erin T & P Cligg CALF UNDER 6 MTHS - 10 ENTRIES 1st Ablington Lady 16 WH & SJ Rawlins 2nd Pecketsford Francisca 9 T & P Cligg 3rd Horethorne Emma K & PA Moorse 4th Attwoods Rosebud 7 F Mannerings BULL - 6 ENTRIES 1st Tonelea Ambassador 2nd Rodway Legacy 3rd Brimclose Magician 4th Pecketsford Kenton

T & P Cligg KJ Osborne D & S Slade T & P Cligg

“There were some big classes with a lot of good cattle out of the prizes. We did a thousand miles in 4 days! Thank you for inviting me to judge and thanks to everyone who looked after us. Anne really appreciated the trouble that people had gone to for her.” Gary Norbury

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association

SW Dairy Event Champion “Westonia Gay Lass 5th” – The property of Mr R Stockton & Mr R Morgan MEMBERS: ABLINGTON HERD - Pure Bred and BRWS stock occasionally for sale W H & S J Rawlins, Ablington Farm, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP4 8JX - Tel: (01980) 652701 THE BRIMCLOSE HERD D & S Slade, Southcott Farm, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon. EX18 7HP - Tel: (01769) 580087 CANNSMILL - NORTHERN DAIRY HERD Mr B J S Bellas MBE, Billhole Cottage, Cann’s Mill, Black Dog, Crediton, Devon. EX17 4QG Tel: (01884) 860232 THE CARGENWEN HERD - Visitors Welcome J T Rowe, Windmill Farm, Lower Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall. TR14 0QJ Tel: (01209) 713704 GOODWICK HERD K J & M J Osborne & Partners, Whitchurch Farm, Ston Easton, Somerset. BA3 4DW Tel: (01761) 241668 HALE HERD - Visitors Welcome R F Collins, Hale Farm, Honiton, Devon. EX14 9TQ Tel: (01404) 42148

HOOK HERD of 100% PURE DAIRY SHORTHORNS - Visitors Welcome – Stock For Sale Mr G E Woolford, Spurham Farm, Boasley Cross, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 4NQ Tel: (07977) 430115 THE PECKETSFORD ORGANIC HERD T Cligg, Pipplepen Farm, South Perrot, Beaminster, Dorset. DT8 3HS - Tel: (01935) 891199 REDHILL BEEF SHORTHORNS Brenda Wear, Windover, Butcombe, Blagdon, Bristol. BS40 7XQ - Tel: (01275) 474271 (5 mins Bristol Int Airport) TONELEA HERD Arthur Whittle, Houndsmoor Farm, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset. TA4 1PU - Tel: (01823) 400910 THE HORETHORN HERD K & P Moorse, Clare Farm, Stowell, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4PD Tel: (07870) 273282 THE WESTONIA HERD R Stockton, 40 Swincombe Rise, The Brambles, West End, Southampton, Hants. SO18 3NL Tel: (02380) 471983

Secretary: Sally Mitchell c/o Westgate House, 45 High West Street Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT tel: 01305 268786 email: sally.mitchell@gth.net 2014 DIARY DATES WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL - ANNUAL DINNER AND AGM – AT OAKE MANOR, WELLINGTON MONDAY 5TH MAY - THE ANNUAL SWCSBA CALF SHOW - NORTH SOMERSET SHOW, WRAXALL, NORTH SOMERSET WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER - THE SOUTH WEST DAIRY SHOW, THE BATH & WEST SHOW GROUND, SHEPTON MALLET

SWCSBA 2013 Herd Visit Clare Farm - Kevin & Pam Moorse

Sunday the 11th August was a glorious sunny day on which members and friends of the club met at Clare Farm, Stowell, Dorset by kind invitation of Kevin & Pam Moorse to visit their “Horethorne” Herd. The Moorse family have been milking cows at Clare Farm for over 100 years, Kevin & Pam took over the Farm during 1995 with 30 – 40 cows selling their milk to Unigate however they then became a Sovereign supplier to Waitrose. They have always had a few Shorthorns on the farm but in 2010 decided to join the association and register their own cattle, Kevin was duly elected Vice Chairman of our Club and takes over from Henry Rawlins next Spring. They have purchased Shorthorns whenever possible resulting in a good number of well know prefix’s in the herd which is now 3/4 Shorthorn with 25 registered Shorthorn heifers come up to join the herd.

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The garden of Clare Farm was the perfect venue for a summer gathering where Kevin and Pam greeted their guest and provided an excellent hog roast for lunch followed by cheese cake and cream. Following lunch Kevin led us through the yards out to the dry cows in the Orchard behind the house. We then walked across the road stopping off to look at the incalf heifers before continuing over the railway bridge, from which a lovely view of the milking herd of Shorthorn Cows, grazing in the heart of the Blackmore Vale in the summer sun greeted us.

Members had great delight in looking through the herd brochure from NMR and picking out decedents of their own herds. Mole Valley Farmers provided further information on feeding regime and costings for the herd emphasis that “simplicity” is very much the name of the game for the Moorse family which is no doubt why the Shorthorn breed is so favoured. Having looked through the herd which has now increased to just under 80 cows the party made their way back to the garden for an excellent cream tea, the cream for which was supplied by Dairy Crest / Waitrose and it was good to see the Waitrose buyers had travelled to the farm to join in the visit.

Irish Milking Shorthorn Club The first meeting of the Irish Milking Shorthorn club was held in Dooley’s Hotel in Birr, Co Offaly on the 4th December 2012. The meeting began with everybody giving their views on where the breed is and where it needs to be developed. There was a fine attendance with 18 people present. After some discussion the club elected James Lambe as Chairman, Wesley Carter as Vice-Chairman, John Fox as Secretary, Ann-Marie Manley PRO, Kenny Smith and Mona Concannon as Joint Treasurers. Following this the newly elected delegates had three meetings and set about organising promotions, a club sale and the task of getting our herds classified. A club sale was held on the 18th April 2013 which proved a success and classifying began on the 25th September, carried out by Rob Hancock head classifier from the IHFA. To date 5 herds have been classified.

During the day a draw was held with £5 place in an envelope and the winning envelope dawn at the end of the day to take half the money raised and the remainder providing a much needed boost to club funds. The draw was preceded by a vote of thanks given by Chairman Henry Rawlins to Kevin & Pam for their generous hospitality. A real family effort with neighbouring farmers and friends joining the day plus breed enthusiasts travelling from Cornwall to Wales made this a most enjoyable visit to a lovely Dorset Farm where the Shorthorn breed is certainly making its mark.

Dairy Shorthorn Club Sale - Carnaross Our first ever club sale was held in Carnaross mart in conjunction with Taffe Auctions dairy sale on the 18th April. We had a fine entry of animals with 32 Fresh Calved, 9 Maiden Heifers, 1 Bull and 3 Heifer Calves. Trade was going to be difficult after a very wet 2012 and the cold east wind was still busy, preventing grass from growing. Top price went to Ballytrain Jennie Deans 11th a second calver by Maxton Invader for €1520 and was bought by Kenny Boynes for his Pennygate herd. Two heifers made €1500, Ballytrain Rose 88th by Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper, this Heifer was sold to a new breeder, Emett Coyle from Co Tyrone. Ballytrain Snow drop, a first calved, 2 year old heifer by Churchroyd Mars Bar was bought by Shay and Mona Concannon, Co Galway, also starting a new herd. Ballytrain Lady bird 5th by MXI, a 2 year old calved heifer and making €1470 went to Glen Carter of the Ransboro Herd. The Ransboro Herd, of Glen Carter with a good selection of cows led by Ransboro Geri 2nd a second calver by Pennygate Finbarr making €1300, followed by twin second calvers, by Finbarr, Daphney 6th and Daphney 7th at €1300 and €1280 respectively. Roger McCarthy’s Milkhill WaterlooRose 15th, a fresh calved 2yr old Heifer by boundless making €1360. Also from Roger, the only Bull on offer, again by Oxton Boundless went for €1080 to Tom Hislop, Co Cavan. Best of the maiden Heifers, from John Fox’s Ballinacregg Herd, was Ballinacregg Bell 22nd a 13month old Heifer by Rantonal Silas and making €1040 went to Jimmy Burke, Rathdowney. Three Heifer Calves were on offer from the Monasteroris herd of Michael Manley. Best of these was Monasteroris Daisy 5th, by Carnell Tristan and picked up by Wesley Carter, Roscrea. shorthorn

2013 Country Report: Canada 2013 was another year of growth for the Milking Shorthorn breed in Canada. We continue to find new dairy producers interested in adding Milking Shorthorn genetics to their herds. 2012 was our best year for registration numbers in almost twenty years and 2013 looks on track to be close to those numbers as well. Our total numbers are still small, but steady and supported growth is a big positive for the breed. With our supply management system in Canada, our milk price remains stable and strong. We are still seeing smaller herds exiting the industry over time and most herds slowly growing in size, but average herd size (about 70 head) is still smaller than in the UK. Despite a shrinking number of herds, our membership continues to slowly grow and cow numbers are also steadily increasing.

Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple ET, owned by Shawn Koopmans

Our 2013 National Show was held in September in Lindsay, Ontario and we had our largest turnout of cattle since our last show at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Our Grand Champion was Koopycrest Mocha Ali Apple ET, owned by Shawn Koopmans (a new breeder) from Picton, Ontario. Apple was purchased as an embryo from the United States and is a daughter of famed brood cow Rovin Derek Ali Accent-P, dam of AI sires Adam-P and Ace. Apple is also on track to set a new single lactation milk production record as she is projected to produce over 16,000 kgs of milk in 305 days in 2nd lactation. She is sired by the Australian Illawarra sire, Clarefield Mocha. Another ET daughter of Ali Accent-P recently set a new all time single lactation fat record in 2013. Oceanbrae Fawn’s Accent-P EX-91 produced 696 kgs of fat in 305 days in her second lactation, producing 9815 kgs of milk at 7.1% fat. She is sired by Bar-D Krause’s Fawn’s CD.

The 2013 Cow of the Year may be familiar to some British breeders. Valley Crest Alice 39 EX-93-4E was named Cow of the Year based on her own performance and the performance of her progeny. She continues to produce in the Lady Grove herd in Manitoba and has had embryos sold to two herds in England. Our 2013 Annual Meeting and Field Day was hosted by the Barrett family at Oceanbrae Farm in beautiful Prince Edward Island. The weather was fantastic and a large crowd of Shorthorn breeders and local dairy farmers we on hand to view the herd, participate in some judging classes and fun match games, followed by a fun auction and presentation of awards. Breeders from across Canada were in attendance, as were breeders from four herds in the USA. A pleasant surprise for me was when Graham Madeley stepped out of a car the night before at the sale reception…he had kept his trip to PEI a secret! It was great to catch up with Graham, as he and Shirley had graciously hosted and toured me around when I visited Britain in 2004. I hope that Graham saw some cattle worthy of report on his trip. Graham, Tony & Keith The last couple of years have seen increased interest in embryos from Canadian breeders. Embryos have been sold to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Ireland in the last 24 months, with more inquiries arriving in recent months. If you are interested in some different genetics and want to take advantage of the exchange rate from pounds to dollars, feel free to contact me for o u r Canadian embryo list.

Oceanbrae Fawn’s Accent-P EX-91

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Two recent UK bulls have daughters in Canada: Lisnamulligan Fairway and Marleycote Thunder.

We also continue to have a sire sampling syndicate program with Semex. Oceanbrae Logic’s Plato continues to sit near the top end of the LPI list, and he has sold more semen in the United Kingdom than any other country. Mapleton Vly J Zumba, an American bull in our program, will see his first daughters calve in late 2013. Oceanbrae Ironman-P is also available in the UK and some of his daughters have placed well at American and Canadian shows. Our next bull for the program is in collection now and should be available in the UK later in 2014. We strive to sample bulls with a balance of type and production that also have a relatively high level of purity (75% or higher).

Fairway is expected to get his first proof in December. Canadian breeders are also using sires from Australia, the United States, and a selected couple of Swedish Red bulls. We are also working with the Canadian Dairy Network to work on submitting Canadian Milking Shorthorn bulls to Interbull for MACE evaluations. As always, our breeders would be glad to welcome any British Dairy Shorthorn breeders who are visiting Canada. Just send me an email with your itinerary and where you are headed to and hopefully we can find you some cows to see. Cheers Ryan Barrett - Secretary-Manager, Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society

Strickley Come Quickly Most of you might not realise that James Robinson of the Strickley herd is a Community First Responder (CFR) working along side the ambulance service on a voluntary basis to provide early intervention. When asked why James admits that this would definitely be a career path he would consider if he was not farming, plus “I just wanted to give back to the community and this is an excellent skill set to have”. James qualified as a CFR two years ago completing a forty-hour course with a final assessment, assessments that still take place annually. Now he carries a pager 24-7 in case of an emergency call out in the two-parish fourmile radius that he and twenty-two other first responders cover. James chooses to be available constantly but “you can choose when you are able to assist, in more highly populated areas CFRs might choose one day a week, but they might be called out multiple time in a day.” In the past twelve months James has given support in twenty to twenty five cases in his area. “You do not have any blue lights and must follow the Highway Code but from phone to scene you should arrive eight minutes before the ambulance and that is vital.” On arrival James must assess the patient and decide if they require any treatment for chest pain, cardiac arrest, or if they are 72

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struggling to breath. “I do carry a defibrillator and oxygen which can be the difference in saving a life but I am also there to reassure the patient.” Now James is on the next step in his training to become an Enhanced Community First Responder. This is one hundred and fifty hours of training with constant assessments but enables James to attend trauma patients that may have suffered head or spinal injuries and allows him start patient care forms for the hospital staff. Being able to immobilise a patient and take information before the ambulance arrives saves minutes in helping a person on the road to recovery.

ALL-WORLD RED

ALL-WORLD RED COW PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

n the sixth year of the All–World Red Cow photographic competition, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and New Zealand again go head to head. The winners are decided by the five countries involved — each has a single, collective vote in every class. Each class winner receives a half–page advertisement with CrazyCow In Print and a crystal trophy from Semex. The champions will be announced at International Dairy Week and published in the next edition of CrazyCow In Print. The goal remains for additional countries to get involved; any countries interested in entering the 2013 competition, please contact: di@crazycow.com.au

DRY HEIFER NEW ZEALAND – Brecon Holly Go Lightly Sire – Brecon Goliath Bred and owned – Ann-Maree Manley, ??? • Junior Champion Milking Shorthorn, 2011 Ashburton A&P Show AUSTRALIA – Lemon Grove Princess 766 Bred and owned – CR Chittick, Victoria Sire – Patience Showline Contender • Champion, Real Australian Dry Heifer 2012

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CANADA Eloc Plato Logielicious ET

UNITED KINGDOM Breckney Goldie 3rd (ET)

UNITED STATES Lands-Brook MVF L Cassidy-ET

Sire – Oceanbrae Logic’s Plato Bred and owned – Sandy Cole, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia • 3rd (1st Milking Shorthorn) at the TD 4H Classic, 2011 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Sire – Panorama Aramis Bred and owned – Paul & Ann Harrison, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland • Champion – All-Britain Calf Show

Sire – GMC Rebel Logic–ET Bred – Jordan Landsgard, St Olaf, IA Owned – Mapleton Valley Farm, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin • 2011 All-American Winter Yearling

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TWO TO THREE YEARS IN–MILK AUSTRALIA – Riverwood Model 4 Bred and owned – Ledger family, Queensland Sire – Llandovery Jinny’s Empire • Champion, 2011 All-Australian Two Years

CANADA – Oceanbrae CD Pepper Bred and owned – Prinsville Dairy Farms, Ontario Sire – Bar-D Krause’s Fawn’s CD

NEW ZEALAND – Westell Empire Shelly

UNITED KINGDOM – Rodway Bluma 4th

Owned – David & Wendy Harker Te Awamutu, Waikato Sire – Llandovery Jinnys Empire • 1st 2yrs and Intermediate Champion Combined Breeds and 4th All Breeds Two Years, 2012 New Zealand Dairy Event

Sire – Rodway Othello Bred and owned – Graham Madeley, Shropshire

UNITED STATES Cherrywood Elizabeth II Sire: HCTH Rebels Money Bred and owned – Roxann Achem Ambia, IN • All-American Junior Two Year Old 2011

FOUR TO FIVE YEARS IN–MILK AUSTRALIA – Glenbrook Venus 19 Bred and owned – IL & JA Mueller, SA Sire – Lemongrove Bumper • Champion, Real Australian 2012 Four Years CANADA – Northend Famous Player-P Sire – Vinra Bar-D Famous Dam – Northend Clayton Dairy VG-85 Bred and owned – Brodie & Brenda Cupples, Thorsby, Alberta

NEW ZEALAND – Brecon Cedric Jo

UNITED KINGDOM – Cotonhall Tulip 2

Sire – Cedric (Red) Bred and owned – Mark & Jenny McDonald, Red Cow Farms, Ashburton, South Island • Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn, 150th Canterbury A&P Show 2012

Sire – Kian Bred and owned – Rob Kite, Staffordshire • 2012 Champion, UK Shorthorn photographic competition

UNITED STATES Innisfail RU Lady 6078–EXP Sire – Innisfail Red Rubens Bred – Stuart Rowe, Orland, California Owned – Stuart Rowe & Katie Bue, Alma Center, Wisconsin • 2011 All-American Four Year Old CrazyCow In Print - Volume 37 December 2012-February 2013

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AGED COW IN–MILK AUSTRALIA - Lemon Grove Honeymoon 15 Bred and owned – CR Chittick, Victoria Sire – Lemon Grove Butler • Champion, 2012 Real Australian Aged Cow UNITED KINGDOM - Lincool Heather 10th Sire – Irthingvale Lilians Rebel Bred – J Lindsay Owned – Sunrise Shorthorns, County Down, Northern Ireland • Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn, 2012 RUAS Balmoral Show

NEW ZEALAND – Brecon Arty Empress

UNITED STATES – Lake Effect MD Lauren

Sire – Brecon Arthur Bred and owned – Mark and Jenny McDonald, Red Cow Farms, Ashburton, South Island • Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn, 2012 NZ Royal Show

Sire – Kuszmar Megadeth Bred – John & Kirsten Anderson, Watertown, New York Owner – Greg & Liz Clark, Jr & John & Kirsten Anderson, Cornish Flats, New Hampshire • Grand Champion, 2011 Northeast National

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WORLD-RED

Picture perfect: NZ wins first All-World Red Cow title

he sixth year of the All-World Red Cow photographic competition goes down as the first time New Zealand has won a championship against entries from Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. NZ’s Champion was in the aged cow class, which did not include a Canadian entry this year. Brecon Arty Empress, sired by Brecon Arthur, is bred and owned by Mark and Jenny McDonald, Red Cow Farms, Ashburton, South Island. She was the Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn at the 2012 New Zealand Royal Show. The winners were decided by the five countries involved — each had a single, collective vote in each class (without voting on its own entry). Canada’s vote in the aged cow class became critical when it was used to split the point deadlock between Empress and the Reserve Champion from Australia, Lemon Grove Honeymoon 15. The two cows were on equal points without Canada competing or voting. Its vote, which had been tabled when it sent in its other placings, was used to split the pair — and it gave NZ a two-point clearance. The Australian entry, Lemon Grove Honeymoon 15, was sired by Lemon Grove Butler, and owned by bred by Laurie and Sandra Chittick, of Tongala, Victoria. She was the 2012 Champion in the Real Australian Aged Cow Photographic Competition, as well as being International Dairy Week’s 2012’s Grand Champion. Championships were shared around the nations like never before, with the United Kingdom winning the dry heifer class, the USA winning the two to three-years in-milk, Australia taking out the four to five-year-old and NZ winning the aged cow in-milk class. In the premier points race between countries, the USA had the most cattle finish in the top three (numbering four) with one Champion, two Reserve Champions and an Honourable Mention. Australia was right on its tail. The goal remains for additional countries to get involved; any countries interested in entering the 2013 competition, please contact: di@crazycow.com.au.

The results

DRY HEIFER DRY HEIFER Australia Canada NZ USA UK TOTAL

Australia X 2 4 2 2 10

Canada 4 X 2 3 1 10

NZ 3 4 X 4 4 15

US 2 1 3 X 3 9

UK 1 3 1 1 X 6

CHAMPION UNITED KINGDOM – Breckney Goldie 3rd (ET) Sire – Panorama Aramis Bred and owned – Paul & Ann Harrison, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England Champion – All-Britain Calf Show RESERVE UNITED STATES – Lands-Brook MVF L Cassidy-ET Sire – GMC Rebel Logic–ET Bred – Jordan Landsgard, St Olaf, Iowa Owned – Mapleton Valley Farm, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 2011 All-American Winter Yearling HONOURABLE MENTION CANADA – Eloc Plato Logielicious ET Sire – Oceanbrae Logic’s Plato Bred and owned – Sandy Cole, Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia 3rd (1st Milking Shorthorn) at the TD 4H Classic, 2011 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 4th - AUSTRALIA – Lemon Grove Princess 766 Bred and owned – CR Chittick, Tongala, Victoria Sire – Patience Showline Contender Champion, Real Australian Dry Heifer 2012 5th – NEW ZEALAND – Brecon Holly Go Lightly Sire – Brecon Goliath Bred – Mark and Jenny McDonald, Red Cow Farms, Ashburton, South Island Owned – Ann-Maree Manley, Ireland Junior Champion Milking Shorthorn, 2011 Ashburton A&P Show

CHAMPION Dry Heifer - UK Breckney Goldie 3rd (ET)

CHAMPION 2-3yrs in-milk - US Cherrywood Elizabeth II

CHAMPION 4-5yrs in-milk - AUSTRALIA Glenbrook Venus 19

RESERVE Dry Heifer - USA Lands-Brook MVF L Cassidy-ET

RESERVE 2-3yrs in-milk - AUSTRALIA Riverwood Model 4

RESERVE 4-5yrs in-milk - US Innisfail RU Lady 6078–EXP

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CHAMPION Aged Cow - NZ Brecon Arty Empress

THE DETAILS

RESERVE Aged Cow - AUSTRALIA Lemon Grove Honeymoon 15

• In the sixth year, competitors included Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA and New Zealand. • Winners are decided by the five countries involved — each had a single, collective vote in every class (and did not vote on their country’s entry). • Each class winner receives a half-page advertisement with CrazyCow In Print and a crystal trophy from Semex. • The goal remains for additional countries to get involved. Those interested, please email: di@crazycow.com.au.

TWO TO THREE YEARS IN-MILK 2-3 YEARS Australia Canada NZ USA UK TOTAL

Australia X 3 2 2 1 8

Canada 2 X 4 3 4 13

NZ 4 4 X 4 3 15

US 1 1 1 X 2 5

UK 3 2 3 1 X 9

CHAMPION UNITED STATES – Cherrywood Elizabeth II Sire: HCTH Rebels Money Bred and owned – Roxann Achem, Ambia, Indiana All-American Junior Two Year Old 2011

AGED COW IN–MILK AGED COW Australia Canada NZ USA UK TOTAL

HONOURABLE MENTION UNITED KINGDOM – Rodway Bluma 4th Sire – Rodway Othello Bred and owned – Graham Madeley, Shropshire, England No show record 5th - CANADA – Oceanbrae CD Pepper Bred and owned – Prinsville Dairy Farms, Ontario Sire – Bar-D Krause’s Fawn’s CD Bred and owned – Fred Barrett, Belmont, Prince Edward Island No show record 5th – NEW ZEALAND – Westell Empire Shelly Owned – David & Wendy Harker, Te Awamutu, Waikato, North Island Sire – Llandovery Jinnys Empire 1st 2yrs and Intermediate Champion Combined Breeds and 4th All Breeds Two Years, 2012 New Zealand Dairy Event

FOUR TO FIVE YEARS IN–MILK Australia X 1 2 1 2 6

Canada 3 X 4 4 1 12

NZ 4 4 X 3 4 15

5th - CANADA – Northend Famous Player-P Sire – Vinra Bar-D Famous Dam – Northend Clayton Dairy VG-85 Bred and owned – Brodie & Brenda Cupples, Thorsby, Alberta 6th - NEW ZEALAND – Brecon Cedric Jo Sire – Cedric (Red) Bred and owned – Mark & Jenny McDonald, Red Cow Farms, Ashburton, South Island Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn, 150th Canterbury A&P Show 2012

RESERVE AUSTRALIA – Riverwood Model 4 Bred and owned – Ledger family, Gympie, Queensland Sire – Llandovery Jinny’s Empire Champion, 2011 All-Australian Two Years

4-5 YEARS Australia Canada NZ USA UK TOTAL

HONOURABLE MENTION UK - Cotonhall Tulip 2 Sire – Kian Bred and owned – Rob Kite, Staffordshire, England 2012 Champion, UK Shorthorn photographic competition

US 1 2 1 X 3 7

CHAMPION AUSTRALIA – Glenbrook Venus 19 Bred and owned – IL & JA Mueller, Murray Bridge, SA Sire – Lemongrove Bumper Champion, Real Australian 2012 Four Years RESERVE UNITED STATES – Innisfail RU Lady 6078–EXP Sire – Innisfail Red Rubens Bred – Stuart Rowe, Orland, California Owned – Stuart Rowe & Katie Bue, Alma Center, Wisconsin 2011 All-American Four Year Old

UK 2 3 3 2 X 10

Australia X 3 1 3 1 8

Canada X X X X X X

NZ 2 1 x 1 2 6

US 1 2 3 x 3 9

UK 3 4 2 2 X 11

CHAMPION NEW ZEALAND – Brecon Arty Empress Sire – Brecon Arthur Bred and owned – Mark and Jenny McDonald, Red Cow Farms, Ashburton, South Island Supreme Champion Milking Shorthorn, 2012 NZ Royal Show RESERVE AUSTRALIA – Lemon Grove Honeymoon 15 Bred and owned – CR Chittick, Tongala, Victoria Sire – Lemon Grove Butler Champion, 2012 Real Australian Aged Cow HONOURABLE MENTION UNITED STATES – Lake Effect MD Lauren Sire – Kuszmar Megadeth Bred – John & Kirsten Anderson, Watertown, New York Owner – Greg & Liz Clark, Jnr & John & Kirsten Anderson, Cornish Flats, New Hampshire, England Grand Champion, 2011 Northeast National 4th – UNITED KINGDOM – Lincool Heather 10th Sire – Irthingvale Lilians Rebel Bred – J Lindsay Owned – Sunrise Shorthorns, County Down, Northern Ireland Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn, 2012 RUAS Balmoral Show No Canadian entry

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R ea r ed T o ge th e r Sti ll Mi lk i n g Tog ether 16 Y e ars O n Rodway Red Rose 19th

Rodway Flower 9th

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Born: 28th September 1997

Born: 25th October 1997

Sire: Wreay Red Duke

Dam: Rodway Red Rose 16th Ex94 4E

Dam: Rodway Flower 7th VG

Given 98,241kgs to Date

Given 122,961kgs to Date

Rodway Rueben Semen Still Available

“Let The Word Be Heard” by Tony Fountain For many years, from the late 1880’s to around the 1960’s, there was published in Australia a wonderful magazine (black and white of course) entitled The Pastoral Review and which was, for those of us living in rural areas, “the bible”. In the advertising section at the back, one of the then foremost Merino sheep studs in Australia, Fairfield Grange, ran an advertisement month after month and in which was their logo of a man leaning over a brick well and the wording “he who has something to sell should never whisper down a well” under it. Fast forward then to today, where the internet, just as Gutenberg did with his printing press, has revolutionized the world and especially in the fields of marketing and communication. But has it? Does the basic need or ability to “press peoples buttons” not be the same as it was back in the days of The Pastoral Review? Of course it is, and we ignore that fact at our peril, as we also do the ability to assume that people know about our breed or our stud. The pedigreed cattle business today across the world is an almighty competitive one and the savvy Breed Society/ Association or stud breeder will maximize their use of both print and electronic media to stay in the game. As an example, my weekly e-bulletin The Drovers Journal, which is published every Sunday and is about the Australian and global Shorthorn business (as well as Australian pastoral history) now has subscribers (it’s free actually) from 14 countries across the world. That, put simply, would not have been possible prior to the emergence of the internet, and it is this same power that you can utilise to lift the Shorthorn profile as both a breed in your country and as your own enterprise. A big part of the key to success is a having a growing database – data is dollars! Do you indeed even have one and how do you use it? Collect peoples names and contact details (including, obviously email addresses) whenever and wherever possible, and by doing so, and utilising a simple program such as MailChimp (The Drovers Journal comes via that), you can both make, and keep, regular contact with these people. However, in saying that, there is one question you must always ask of yourself when issuing an e-bulletin, designing and operating a website or writing a press release and that is “what’s in it for them?” with ”them” being the reader or recipient.

If your bulletins or website are all about how good you are, then you are most probably wasting a lot of its potential. Over the last 50 years I have auctioned thousands of Shorthorn cattle across Australia and I have never once had a bull bid. It has always been a human who did, so make “people” a central part of your website and/or bulletins. Add to that social media and the net widens. I note, and have become a “Friend” of, the growing number of Shorthorn breeders across the globe that are using Facebook as a communication tool. Doubtless there will be a number reading this short article who “pooh-pooh” the concept of social media, but I think that it is enormously valuable and I commend the UK Shorthorn Society for being so active on it. As you can imagine, finding copy for The Drovers Journal week in and week out is not always that easy, especially in the November to March period here in Australia when the sales and shows have finished and farming is taking priority for many. To help that situation, I am constantly trolling Facebook for photos and potential leads for stories on herds and people. If you want to be in the industries eye, place your stud on the internet and social media and you may well find that your enquiry rate (that equates with sales) will lift dramatically! Don’t be like the man in the Fairfield Grange ad and be seen whispering down a well! Tony Fountain is the Editor/Publisher of The Drovers Journal and is one of the leading stud stock auctioneers in Australia. He has been a Poll Shorthorn breeder and judge and was recently one of the Keynote Speakers at the World Shorthorn Conference in New Zealand. You can subscribe to The Drovers Journal at www.fountainandco. com/droversjournal.html

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“England and Wales - September 2013” Martin and Susan Lee

Amber herd, what a view to inspire cows and people

Saturday, August 31, marked the beginning of a dream come true. That is the day we left home to visit England and Wales. Ever since I was old enough to first pick up a Milking Shorthorn Journal, I have been fascinated by the breed and its history. Reading about breed founders, genetics, breeding and pedigrees, and the birthplace of the Shorthorn in Northumberland, it has always been my goal to visit some of those places. In addition, my ancestral family home is located at Coton Hall, near Bridgnorth in the parish of Alveley. Here, it is said, my ancestors had lived since the 1300’s and the family’s connections to that area go back 1,000 years. So, this was an additional incentive to visit. Arrival Arriving about noon on Sunday, September 1st at Manchester Airport, we were met by Shirley and Graham Madeley and headed toward their home in Kynnersley. The English countryside is beautiful and we had perfect weather the entire time for our visit. The English traffic, driving on the “wrong” side of the road and the ever present Roundabouts made us thankful we weren’t trying to navigate our own way. Even by the end of our visit, I instinctively found myself in an occasional momentary panic when I was sure an oncoming car was in “our” lane! Thanks Graham and Shirley for taking us around. I don’t know how many miles we traveled in the eight days we visited herds, but our days were filled with great scenery, great cattle and great Dairy Shorthorn breeders. A little sightseeing to Hadrian’s’ Wall, Phenotype Books in Penrith, Iron Bridge and Coton Hall, rounded out a perfect trip. 80

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The Herd Visits I hope that the pictures of the cows at each herd are properly identified. If not, I take full responsibility since I was rapidly snapping pictures and Susan had to try to keep up taking notes to match with which cows were with which pictures. If I have made mistakes, I apologize in advance. In all we visited 14 herds with a total of more than 2000 animals seen. I took more than 1000 pictures and it has been both hard work and fun to go back through them all and label each. My problem, I get side tracked looking rather than working, so it has taken rather longer than expected to complete this report. Near the end of our visit, Rachael asked what had been my favorite cow of all those seen. I pondered that question for a spell at the time, and multiple times since then. I still find that to be an impossible question to answer! We saw simply wonderful cows every place we visited and to even pick a favorite at each farm is difficult. I tend to like the older cows who have survived the test of time and production, so many of the pictures I have included with this report will feature those individuals. But we also saw a lot of great young cows who give confidence for the future of these herds and the breed. The cattle we saw are a testament to the consistently good judgment of their breeders. At each farm, it was almost like Christmas morning, with the excitement of what new great cows we would see and we were never disappointed!

Rodway Arriving in the afternoon at Rodway Manor, we found our room to be perfectly ready for us and after getting settled, we went out with Graham to look at the cattle and farmstead and then “helped” him perform the afternoon milking. I wish we could have been here to see the herd during its heyday, but four great cows still reside here. Rodway Orgine and Rodway Red Rose 19th still look impressive and Red Rose 19th gained another point in classification to EX94 while we were there. Congratulations Graham and Shirley! At 15 years of age and 96 tons of milk, she is the kind to breed from! Monday, September 2 - Earlsgift & Avondale, Kayl, Morwood Earlsgift & Avondale, Village Green Farm Our first herd visit was to Village Green Farm, home of the Earlsgift and Avondale herds, where Edward and Robert Crank met us to show the cattle. We were impressed by Robert’s knowledge and enthusiasm. Here we were first exposed to daughters of Drisgol Watzon, who appear to be the right kind. We were privileged to see many more Watzon daughters over the next days in our travels. In addition, Strictly True Perfection was busy at work in the herd and we saw several of his young daughters who look promising as well.

One of the first cows we saw was this strong, deep bodied cow pictured who has produced 52 tons of milk. We also were privileged to see the beautiful uddered Westonia Gay Lass 5th and her sire Nejay Ernie. This looks like a herd on the move and I would expect good things in the future. Tuesday, September 3 - Amber, Marleycote, Strickley Amber Arriving at Eddlestow Hall Farm, home of the Amber herd, we were greeted by Joe and Mick and promptly went out to see the cattle. Our first stop was the barn where the young bulls are housed for fattening. What a great group of youngsters showing growthiness, masculinity, and breed character. Then it was on to the pasture to see the cows, and what an inspiring view it was! Mick told us about the cows and Susan tried to keep up with notes to match my many pictures.

Moving on to the heifers, we enjoyed seeing Drisgol Madonna’s Prince who at 10 years of age is remarkably sound and deserving of his EX96 score. He should sire the kind of long lasting cows that build herds. The four year old Hooton Envoy was with another group of heifers and appears capable of siring the same kind of cattle. After refreshments, we took our leave to get to Rob Boote’s Kayl herd.

Amber Herd, Daughter of Amber Peregrine and Dam of Amber Red Kestrel

Kayl, Yew Tree Farm After leaving Village Green Farm, it was on to Rob Boote’s Kayl herd at Yew Tree Farm. Rob and Kayleigh showed us around the herd and it was interesting to see daughters of several different American bulls. A daughter of gold mine EB Rose Stetson and a powerful Regiment Red daughter stood out as the kind who convert forage to milk efficiently.” The powerful Regiment-Red daughter stood out as the kind who converts forage to milk efficiently. The daughter of Rodway Claret was another who caught my eye. Finally, a nice young cow by Llandovery Jennys Empire looked like the kind to stay and produce for many years. Morwood, Woodend Hall Farm

Marleycote After refreshments, it was on to Northumberland to Marleycote where we arrived in late afternoon. I was fascinated to watch the robot milk the cows as this was the first place I have seen them in action on the farm. It was interesting to see how the cows understand what is expected of them and how this all fits together with the business vision of pasture to consumer which would seem to assure an optimistic future for this herd. After dinner at a local pub with David and Shirley Baynes, we had a restful night in their peaceful home and a good breakfast to send us on our way for a bit of sightseeing to Hadrian’s Wall before going on to Strickley.

A visit to Morwood herd wrapped up our first full day in England. Arriving there during milking, Rachael Madeley showed us around. shorthorn

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Cotonhall Herd - Rob Kite

Leaving Hadrian’s Wall, we made our way to Penrith where I wanted to visit a bookseller from whom I have purchased Shorthorn history books for more than 20 years. We found him in a home full of books, pictures and other livestock memorabilia. I could have spent many hours there but we needed to keep moving. Still, it was nice to put a face with a name of one whom I have dealt with for so many years.

Arriving in early afternoon, we went immediately out to see the cattle. This is another herd that has used a significant number of American bulls so it was interesting to see how they compare with Dairy Shorthorn sires. All things considered, I liked Dairy Shorthorn sires better! Maxton Rosebud 16th was looking good with great rib and udder and 10,000 liters average production. A light roan 100% Dairy Shorthorn also was pleasing with her frame and udder. An impressive cow, who drew our attention as the cows were going to the barn for afternoon milking, was the roan daughter of Regiment-Red with her tremendous power and capacity.

Arriving at Strickley, we had refreshments before going out to see the cows. After an interesting and enjoyable look at the cows, it was time for milking and time for us to head back to Rodway Manor.

Cotwalton Farm - Chris & Susan Malkin, Rob & Tom Finishing this day, we visited Malkin’s Cotwalton Farm. This herd is just getting into the Dairy Shorthorns and looks to have made a great start in transitioning from Holstein and MRI. A couple of light roan cows caught our eye and the heifers sired by the Hooton bull show promise.

Another good one at Strickley

Thursday, September 5 - National Office, Coton Hall and Cotwalton Graham and Shirley took us to the National Shorthorn Office in Kenilworth. There we met Frank Milnes and the rest of the crew that keeps society affairs running smoothly. After picking up some breed literature and CD’s of the 13th World Conference, Frank took us to lunch, after which we left for Coton Hall. Again, it was hard to leave, as I could have spent hours (or days) reading old Journals and books. On the way out of town we stopped briefly for a picture of Kenilworth Castle.

At the Shorthorn Office, Shirley and Graham, Susan, Frank, Sue, Claire and Rachel

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At Cotwalton; a good one from Strickley

Friday, September 6 - Drisgol & Ashgrove Richard Beard joined us for an enjoyable supper and evening at Rodway visiting about cattle and breeding over the years. Richard brought along some clippings of old Shorthorn literature for the late 1890’s to add to my library. We could have listened to his stories for hours, but it was reluctantly to bed for an early departure the next morning for Wales to visit the Drisgol and Ashgrove herds. We had great weather so far, but rain was predicted for our trip to Wales. However, we left it in Shropshire and we had another great day looking at cows in sunshine. Arriving at Drisgol in late morning, we had time to look at the cows before lunch and what a great bunch they were! How do you pick favorites from over 300 head? Lots of Watzon and Madonna’s Prince daughters looked good and first lactation daughters of Gelli Prince Charles show great promise as well. As usual, however, the older cows were my favorites and here are just three who impressed.

Julie Llewellyn’s Ashgrove Herd Following a wonderful lunch prepared by Hannah and Eleanor, we reluctantly departed for Julie Llewellyn’s Ashgrove herd arriving there as the cows were being milked. We got a good view of some of the cows and although the old cow from Rodway is clearly past her prime, I still appreciated her great length and depth. After refreshments, we went to look at some big, well grown heifers and then it was time to head back home. We arrived there late after a most satisfying day enjoying Wales and good cattle.

Sunday, September 8 - Nejay, Coton Hall & Iron Bridge Nejay Sunday began with a certain sense of sadness as this was to be the last day to see cows in England. Following breakfast, we left for Neil Madeley’s Nejay Herd. Here we saw another great group of cows including Nejay Erin 2nd, the two times Interbreed Champion and dam of Nejay Ernie who we saw at Morwood early in our visit. The only reason her picture doesn’t appear here is that your photographer failed to get a good shot! My apologies, Neil! We were impressed by the old Nejay Princess EX95, 6E, who is now in a well deserved retirement, but looks capable of a few more good years. After leaving Nejay, there was just enough time left in the day to do a bit of sightseeing so we went to Iron Bridge for lunch. After lunch and a look around, we found Coton Hall. Unfortunately, there was no one home, but it was still a thrill for me to see some of my “roots”! Monday, September 9 - Home Shirley and Graham dropped us at the Manchester Airport and we were on our way home. Modern travel is remarkable! We arrived home without incident to find everything in good shape here and my 96 year old Mother very happy to see us!

Ashgrove; a good one by Libby’s Rebel

Saturday, September 7 - Dunham & Rantonall Dunham After getting hung up in traffic, we didn’t arrive at Royle’s as early as expected but still had plenty of time to see the cows before lunch. Rantonall Following a delicious lunch prepared by Susan, we were on our way again to the Rantonall Herd of David and Debbie Winnington. Arriving at Rantonall, it was a thrill for Susan and I to see the kind of cows we were both raised with and to walk the pasture and admire the great udders throughout the herd. The Brooksteads Tony 1st bull looks promising with a nice disposition and a dam with over 10,000 liters milk. He should sire the right kind. After refreshments with David and the family, we left to head for home but not before we stopped to look at some well grown breeding heifers on another farm.

Conclusion This was a very special time for Susan and I to visit England and Wales. Now, we have a new set of friends and great memories of the English countryside and wonderful Dairy Shorthorn cows. Looking through the Shorthorn Journal is now more fun since we have seen some of the great cows in person and visited with the breeders. In regard to the Shorthorn magazines, both beef and dairy, you must be complimented on these fine publications. They are truly magnificent pieces of breed literature and have an important place among the other great books and journals in my Milking Shorthorn Reference Library. And the cows! When we were planning our trip, Shirley asked what we would like to see. With characteristic tunnel vision, I said “cows and more cows” with maybe a little sightseeing as long as it didn’t take too much time from the cows! For us, this is the best possible vacation; to be able to see great cows and meet and visit with Shorthorn breeders. What tremendous cows we saw every place we went! The great dairy character combined with the power and capacity to convert large quantities of your tremendous pastures to milk is truly inspiring. I would like to see more Dairy Shorthorn genetics used in North America. I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their gracious hospitality. Especially to Graham and Shirley for sharing their home and the more than 1000 miles we travelled. Seeing the English countryside was a treat every day and whomever ordered and delivered the great weather deserves thanks as well. We hope to visit again someday. A nice daughter of Nejay Royalty

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“Reseeding with Shorthorns” New kids on the nursery slopes find profitability in the Shorthorn Chris and Sue Malkin brought their first pedigree Shorthorn in 2011 and yet they are confident that they have found the breed that finally suits their Organic system. Originally from Macclesfield, Malkin’s moved down to Cotwalton Farm, Stone with their Holstein Friesian herd in 1999 and were faced with a difficult challenge to expand their family enterprise. Buying an 184acre Nursery meant starting from scratch and Malkin’s “really had to work hard to get the farm where we wanted”. They incurred major capital start up expenses; building a parlour and adding cubicles “initially we had loose housing and were using seventeen tons of straw every three weeks plus we could not keep a handle on the mastitis”. With the capital being used to construct the farm buildings “we realised that we could grow grass without costly fertilizer and that if you are farming an Organic system you should really capitalise on the premium from your output.” Organic conversion started in 2001 but finding a milk buyer was difficult because “everyone had jumped on the Organic band wagon”. However Malkin’s’ held out and now sell to OMSCo – the Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative achieving a price of 27p last spring and a current winter price of 42p. “The milk price is the driving force behind us remaining organic otherwise we would have to increase our cattle numbers to achieve the same milk cheque.” Malkin’s do all the work themselves so the initial conversion into organic status was extremely tough, trying to turn the nursery fields that had bad fertility into grazing paddocks meant extensive reseeding. However the problem now became that the cows did not suit the system. “The Holsteins just did not work, they could not walk the distance, this is a hilly farm and with the Organic system cutting down our feeding options we struggled to fill the cows and capitalise on their potential.”

Seven years ago in an effort to move away from the Holsteins Malkin’s strayed into the MRIs, as “we liked the fact they were hardy cows” and felt that they might be more suited to our farm. “Primarily the first Holstein x MRIs were a great success, maintaining type and a good milk performance, the fact that bull calves were averaging £250 at market was an added bonus. However the second crosses were extremely disappointing through the parlour and we were forced to look to another breed”. Chris remembers that growing up there had always been one or two Shorthorns on his family farm in Macclesfield and he appreciated the durability of the breed. So on a trip to the Beeston mid month in 2011 Malkin’s purchased their first pedigree blended Shorthorns from Graham Madeley and subsequently asked to go and buy privately from the Rodway herd a few days later. “Shorthorns have a good performance in the dairy and suit our system they exceed the capability of the Holsteins and MRIs because they are better feed converters and we have not had to use any shackles as they are so much better on their legs and feet”.

Malkin Family - Left to right Rob, Sue, Rodway Lisbet 6th, Tom and Chris

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FACT FILE: Prefix: Cotwalton Acres: Since 1999 we have purchased a further 80acres now totaling 264acres owned and 40acres rented for heifers summer grazing Feeding: Grass, grass silage and whole crop silage with concentrates fed through the parlour Crops: Grow 30 acres whole crop, 10-12 acres turnips, and the rest to grass

Cotwalton Chelford Purchase - Top Price Strickley Charlotte 2nd settling in nicely

“We’ve been buying Shorthorns ever since”. Malkin’s are only allowed to buy cattle from Organic herds and the Rodway, Strickley and Sky high herds plus a maiden heifer from Marleycote have settled into the farm very well. In fact the family has managed to buy in some topnotch family lines as a building foundation to their own these include; Petals, Starlet, Lady Laura’s, Lisbet, Geri and Claribel to name but a few. “We are trying to build numbers up to 120 milkers and maintain that number but TB is a persistently heartbreaking problem. Eventually we would like to be in a position to introduce additional value to the business by selling pedigree surplus heifers and we feel that the Shorthorn offers us this possibility.” Everything is bred to a Shorthorn now and there are three bulls on the farm; Hooton Fair Attempt, Rodway Lance and Rodway Milo plus numerous straws of semen in our flask: Drisgol Watzon, Mapleton Zumba, Lemongrove Bellagio, Treeton Pimp, Treeton Pingerly, Strickley True Perfection, Marleycote Blizzard and Panorama Landmine. “We have had a decent run of heifers lately and our youngstock is mainly by Hooton Fair Attempt and Cotonhall Mr. Frosty but the AI heifers are starting to come through now”. Malkin’s do register all their animals with the Shorthorn society and are grading up all their other cattle by incorporating Shorthorn bloodlines. Malkin’s seem to have found a passion for the Shorthorn breed and this is certainly something that is instilled into both sons, Rob and Tom. Tom definitely has an interest in the showing side, attending Shorthorn judging days at Drisgol, Cotonhall and Rantonall that he has “thoroughly enjoyed and when we are able I would like to start showing our own animals ”. The family has also entered this year North Midlands herds’ competition placing fourth in the Small Herds class, which is extremely encouraging. The future for Malkin’s seems to be red, white and roan. “We are looking to breed a resilient animal that will milk well and the Shorthorn works for us”.

Current Number of Shorthorns: 103 cows through to youngsters Soil Type: Higher ground is light and sandy, lower fields are clay Rainfall: Average precipitation is 27inches Family: Chris runs the feed and crop growth of the business; Sue takes care of the bull calves and organises the paperwork. Oldest daughter Emma is an agricultural bookkeeper and runs a trailer hire business, Laura has a sports degree and plays for Staffordshire Ladies Cricket Club. Sons Robert and Tom are full time on the farm, Robert does whatever is required be the job tractor related or cattle, and Tom looks after the youngstock and has just qualified as an AI technician. Milking is shared between Chris, Sue, Rob and Tom

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NMR’s Milk Pregnancy Test Brings Successes NMR’s latest development, its new pregnancy test service, is taking fertility management on farm to new levels. Launched in June 2013, around 15% of NMR’s customers have already used the service with more already committed to start as the autumn calving season gets underway. “The test has lived up to expectations with an accuracy rate of 97%,” says NMR director and national field manager Jonathan Davies. “Producers are typically testing cows at 60 days post calving, but some are starting to use it earlier in the pregnancy. We recently tested 1,200 milk samples from a seasonal calving herd at approximately 130 days post service so non-pregnant cows – of which there were only 100 – could be managed differently. “Many producers are using the service alongside veterinary PD work or a PD scanner as an additional check. It is a very useful and cost-effective means of identifying animals that have previously PD’ed positive but have reabsorbed the embryo, which typically occurs in 7% to 10% of cows within 100 days of service.” The NMR PD testing service uses a preserved milk sample, collected through the normal recording service, and carries out an ELISA test to detect Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins – or PAGs – which are present in pregnant animals from 35 days post service. PAG levels change during gestation. They are at their lowest level 60 days after calving then start increasing after conception. “Very reliable results can be derived from a milk pregnancy test carried out 35 days after service, with increasing reliability 60 days post service,” adds Mr Davies. “Results will be either PD positive, PD negative or re-check, depending on the level of PAGs detected in the milk sample. NMR will automatically retest any re-checks free of charge.”

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Jonathan Davies NMR Director and National Field Manager: A preserved milk sample - typically collected in the milk recording system - can now be used to PD cows in one of NMR’s milk testing laboratories

Test developer IDEXX has seen an average re-check rate of 4% across samples from all stages of gestation with a higher number of re-checks observed from 35 to 75 days of gestation declining to less than 1% after 75 days of gestation. “The new service has advantages for all producers. No additional milk samples are required from NMR milk recording herds. And they can take advantage of an autoselection procedure to test cows at set intervals such as days post calving or post service, as requested by the vet or producer. Animals can also be selected on an ad-hoc basis using specially designed kits. This option is available to all producers.” Results are available by email or from the Herd Companion web site where a dedicated iReport shows the results of all cows with PD test results. The NMR pregnancy testing service costs £3.50 per test but all results requiring a re-check are carried out free of charge. Producers wishing to take advantage of the new service should contact their NMR area manager or Customer Services on 0844 725 5567, or email customerservices@nmr.co.uk

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“Ripley’s Believe It or Not”

Name: Tom Ripley (Ripley & Ramesar) Prefix: Hauxwell Dairy Shorthorns Location: Hunwick, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham. No. of Cows: 27 now, increasing to 30, plus followers when we’re up to speed. Acres: 20 Acres, plus whatever we can rent. We buy in haylage.

When people hear the name Tom Ripley you might think of the Dairy Shorthorn breeder who sold up in the late nineteen eighties to emigrate and farm in Canada not the man who nearly twenty five years later has returned to his roots to start breeding his beloved Shorthorn cows again. Background History: My parents were tenants on the Hauxwell estate, in Wensleydale, hence the prefix. They milked British Friesians, but dad was much more interested in sheep, and bred Teeswaters for 70 years. I have been keen on cattle all my life, and knew all their names from two years of age – probably because we were kept safe in the meal bin as mum did most of the milking. My grandfathers both milked Shorthorns, and that probably sparked my interest, but when I was growing up, Shorthorns were a dirty word. At age 16, I represented the North Riding of Yorkshire to judge Guernsey’s and Shorthorns at the London Dairy Show - quite a thing for a boy who had never been further than Harrogate. In the ring with the Shorthorns, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, so it wasn’t really a choice, but a fact. There was huge opposition from my parents; mum even wanted me to see a shrink! But they relented, and bought me a heifer from Forcett for my 20th birthday. What was farming in Canada like? We took over the farm in Canada on August 1st 1989. It was a big culture shock, but I soon realised things are done differently there for very good reasons. We were in the very beautiful province of Prince Edward Island (PEI), milking 60 cows year-round in a tie-stall barn (Byre to Northerners). An old fashioned approach but very cosy when it’s cold outside and very easy work – big bales of silage in front, straw in the vast mow above, concentrate delivered to each stall via computer-controlled auger, manure removed by motorized chain in the gutter. To compare farming in the UK with Canada and Northern USA is difficult. There is a quota system in Canada that 90

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Favourite Cow: Mericrest Kewpie is the best Dairy Shorthorn I’ve ever seen, and is how I wish all mine had turned out. The late Kenneth Hoffman of Illinois, my most respected breeder, bred Mericrest Kewpie. He sold me Meriville Prince Edward Ex94 the best bull I have ever used. Favourite Cow Family: Dainty Princess then Lily Fair yet there are so many others to admire.

works very well for those in the system, with a guaranteed price for all your milk, but impossible for new entrants as quota costs Mericrest Kewpie Excellent 95 about £20,000 per cow. There is a much smaller community of Shorthorn breeders over a vast area, and I usually had a minimum 1,000-mile journey to show, buy or sell. Winters guarantee spells of deep freeze, except the west coast, and some years in PEI the snow can accumulate over ten feet - you run out of places to blow the stuff! Summers usually have lots of dry heat, and once it goes over 25 degrees, the grass stops growing, so hay or haylage is needed. Cows do not do well in prolonged heat and they are tormented by biting insects in swarms beyond anything you can imagine in the UK. The frost brings welcome relief and all livestock will bask quite contentedly in minus thirty degrees, as long as there’s plenty to eat. What is your present system? We constructed all new buildings (more madness) and are milking 25 cows by pipeline in a parlour. They are housed in cubicles with rubber mats and straw. Big bales are put out in a central feed bunk, and concentrates are fed in the parlour. Dry cows and young stock are in an open-fronted shed divided into pens, with a scrape passage in front, and straw bedding at back. We buy most of our feed from our neighbors’.

Why did you decide to start milking Shorthorns again? Is there a cure for obsession? After my divorce and split assets, I could not afford quota, so thought I was finished with cows. I was about to return to the UK but was lured to help run a friend’s sheep farm in Ontario. I met my partner, Tony there, and we got our own farm and bred North Country Cheviots. Astonishing to those who know I’m NOT the Good Shepherd! I was invited to judge the Canadian National Milking Shorthorn Show, and being there made me realise I still was not done with them. I had been homesick long enough, Tony was willing, so we came back. Having experience and capital, I naively thought someone would rent us a farm, but they see the grey hair, and say ‘next, please’. So here we are on this tiny palace milking our few cows, and as happy as could be! It is wonderful to be part of the Shorthorn world again, and not just looking in through the window. What embryos did you take to Canada? Did you bring any embryos back to the UK? We took twelve heifers and a bull calf to Canada, which made the move very well. They were destroyed three years later after one British cow died of BSE in Alberta, and all British imports were compulsorily slaughtered. We were allowed to keep the progeny, and all had had a one calf. It was hard, but nothing like the heartbreak of footand-mouth or TB in the UK. I brought nothing back, as there are so many wonderful cattle here. And many of the best of North American bulls have been used here like Kingsdale Peri’s Champ, Kingsdale Libby’s Rebel and Meriville Peerless. The first two I have no experience of but their records are excellent – much better than their breeding would suggest. I did however use Peerless and two of his sons, though they are not perfect, they bred the best all round cows – we had style, fat and protein and the most persistent milkers I have ever known.

At the moment I am lucky enough to have borrowed a bull from the Ritson’s, Ireby Plutocrat, a lovely fellow but I am also in need of a pure bull as soon as possible. Any offers? Where did the cows go when you sold up in Canada? My cows went in five double-decker loads 1,500 miles to auction at Guelph, Ontario. I flew in next day with my daughter Sally, and gosh, they looked a sorry sight. A few days’ rest, good food and a makeover restored their beauty, and they were dispersed all over North America from Alberta to Texas and back to PEI. I was miserable to lose them, but lucky they made very good prices just two weeks before one single BSE case closed Canada’s borders, and trade plummeted. What type of cow are you looking for? Correct and hard-working. Long-lived, so you always have something to sell, and light roan or red with white socks, if you can manage. How do cattle genetics in North America vary compared to the UK? Genetics are very similar, but results vary with the conditions and management – just like here. What is your take on the current state of Shorthorns? To quote George Odlum (breeder of Manningford British Friesians) “If all breeders agreed, progress would cease.” Take note - all those impatient of your fellows’ breeding policies – there is strength in diversity!

Tom in heaven Hauxwell Princess 6th

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Summer Show & Sale Chelford - 3rd June 2013

Deep Bodied Cattle with Strength Tempt Purchasers at Chelford The key factors influencing purchasers’ decisions to bid strongly at last Monday’s Dairy Shorthorn Society Sale at Chelford seemed to be deep bodies, strength of leg and excellent udders. Cattle meeting those criteria sold exceptionally well throughout, maintaining strong trade but smaller cattle, even those with the outstanding udders for which the breed is famed, found some price resistance. Judge for the day was Henry Rawlins from Salisbury, Wiltshire, and he found his Champion in the very neat heifer Churchroyd Lilian 16th from Messrs Collins & Partners. This heifer by Treeton Pimp, the Australian Shorthorn, and out of the Churchroyd Victor sired Lilian 10th, who is now classified with 91 points, has calved a month, giving 27 kilos and she made 1,700 gns to E Kirk, Barkby, Thorpe.

Top Price at the Dairy Shorthorn Show and Sale at Chelford, the Reserve Champion Dunham Heather 101st, made 2650 gns

Supreme Champion at Chelford’s Dairy Shorthorn Sale, Churchroyd Lilian 16th, made 1700 gns

It was the Reserve Champion, however, a powerful Nejay Prince 3rd daughter from the Dunham Herd of Messrs Royle, which took the top price of 2,650 gns. This heifer displayed all the strength required allied to an outstanding udder, she showed herself particularly well in the ring, and went home to Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, with N Millard. Another heifer from the Dunham Herd, this time a substitute entry, Dunham Tulip 140th, again by Nejay Prince 3rd joined the lorry heading for Leicestershire with Mr Kirk at 2,150 gns. Jim Gould, from Rossett, Wrexham put forward an interestingly bred heifer, Trevalyn Gaydinah Wisconsin. This May 2011 born light roan heifer, by April Day Wisconsin-Red, and out of the homebred Gaydinah Maverick sold with a high herd held status and calved 3 weeks, made 2,000 gns to Messrs Malkin, Stone, Staffordshire, whilst a July 2010 born heifer, all the way shorthorn

from St Clears, Carmarthenshire and shown by Messrs Davies of the Elkington Herd, their homebred Amber Princess 12th, made 1980 gns to K & P Moorse, Sherbourne, Dorset. The same traits were in demand in the Cow section of the sale, which was headed by the statuess Ellerghyll Starlet put forward by Mrs D Throup. This May 2010 born 2nd calver by Rosedale-L Rampage-Red, and out of the Nejay Prince sired Stickley Starlet 93rd, calved a week was giving 36 kg at time of sale, and made 1,880 gns to local producers D H Jones & Son. Leading the Maiden heifers was the class winner, Kayl Proud Countess 36th, a June 2011 born heifer from Chester based Robert and Kaylie Boote, heading just down the road to Ince with Edward Crank for 980 gns. There were only two bulls on offer, both youngsters, but keen competition from Northern Ireland driving the trade, Robert Boote sold his Kayl Bound to be Good, a June 2012 born son of Oxton Boundless, out of the 94 point Kayl Sound Poppy for 910 gns to D G Allen, Smalley, Derbyshire. Averages: Cows in-milk - £1205; Heifers in-milk - £1755; Maiden Heifers - £677; Young Bulls - £688 Auctioneers: Frank Marshall and Co.

Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Cow, in milk at the date of sale. 1st Ellerghyll Starlet DW Throup 2nd Dunham Tulip 130th G Royle 3rd Newpark Jean 21st DH Craig 4th Newpark Snowdrop 22nd DH Craig Class 3 - Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Heifer, in milk at the date of sale. 1st Churchroyd Lilian 16th IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Dunham Heather 101st G Royle 3rd Churchroyd Gentle 85th IRG Collins & Partners 4th Elkington Amber Princess 12th MS & EAE Davies 5th Cotonhall Lady Barrington RG Kite Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Heifer, in calf at the date of sale. 1st Elkington Barrington 31st MS & EAE Davies Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Maiden Heifer 1st Kayl Proud Countess 36th R Boote 2nd Cotonhall Ripple 4th RG Kite 3rd Dunham Wild Queen 63rd G Royle 4th Quarnford Tulip 5th GK Tunnicliffe 5th Cotonhall Domino 2nd RG Kite Pedigree (including BRWS) Bull, any age. 1st Kayl Bound to be good R Boote 2nd Cotonhall Ted RG Kite The Thornborrow Perpetual Challenge Trophy Champion: Churchroyd Lilian 16th IRG Collins & Partners The Miller Mundy Perpetual Challenge Cup Champion: Churchroyd Lilian 16th IRG Collins & Partners The John Thornborrow & Co Perpetual Challenge Trophy Champion: Kayl Bound to be Good R Boote The Lutsy Perpetual Challenge Cup Champion: Kayl Boote

Autumn Show & Sale - Chelford | 21st October 2013

Style & Dairyness Sought by Shorthorn Enthusiasts at Chelford It was obvious from the outset that style and dairy characteristics were to be eagerly sought by Dairy Shorthorn, and Red & White enthusiasts at the autumn show and sale for the Shorthorn Society at Chelford on Monday. Leading the trade at 2600gns was the January 2011 born heifer Strickley Charlotte 2nd, from Cumbria Breeders Messrs. Robinson. Although on the Society’s Grading Register and not a full pedigree, she is by the exciting bull Nejay Amazon and out of the 9,700 kg Strickley Charlotte. This fully organic herd, from a four year TB testing area, has produced some outstanding quality heifers in recent years and Charlotte 2nd was the subject of lively bidding, before being knocked down to C.D. Malkin of Stone, Staffordshire. Messrs. Malkin were also in for Strickley Oak Barrington 29th, at 2250gns, another daughter of Nejay Amazon, this one out of the 8500 kg the Strickley Oak Barrington 4th. This Nejay Amazon bred Heifer, showed great depth in udder and again attracted bidding from a number of breeders. 94

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Champion: Hooton Lily Fair 216

At 2200gns was the best from the Dunham Herd of G. Royle & Son, another herd that has produced several exceptional breeding heifers over the years. Dunham Jill 41st, a daughter of Twells Barrington Grange 5th went home to Barkby Thorpe, Leicestershire, with E. Kirk. Other Heifers from both the Strickley and Dunham Herds sold to 1950gns.

Leading the in-calf heifers at 1820gns was Winbrook Jill 152nd, part of a lorry load from Cumbria breeders G.A. & W. Dent. By Marleycote Thunder, out of the VG 87 Winbrook Jill 140th and due in November to Marleycote Gold Blend, she travelled back to Cumbria, this time to Longtown, with J.W. Coulthard & Son. Judge for this year’s show was Jonathan Fisher from Wealdsby, Nottinghamshire, who chose as his champion a powerful 5th calf cow from the Hooton Herd of J.C. Hayward & Sons. Hooton Lily Fair 216th, classified with 86 points, is out of the outstanding Lily Fair 111th, the 94point, 100 ton cow who was a multiple show champion, including at The Royal, during her career.

Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Cow, in milk at the date of sale 1st Hooton Lily Fair 216th J Hayward 2nd Hooton Lily Fair 246th J Hayward 3rd Dunham Jill 36th G Royle 4th Dunham Waterloo Bell 73rd G Royle Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Cow, in calf at the date of sale. 1st Hooton red Rose 5th J Hayward Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Heifer, in milk at the date of sale. 1st Strickley Tricia 7th Messrs Robinson 2nd Hooton Tip toe 29th J Hayward 3rd Hooton Lily fair 252nd J Hayward 4th Dunham Jill 41st G Royle 5th Strickley Oak Barrington 29th Messrs Robinson Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Heifer, in calf at the date of sale. 1st Winbrook Jill 152nd GA & D Dent 2nd Rodway Tiny 265th JL Thomas 3rd Churchroyd Daisy 45th D Price Jones Pure-Bred or Blended Dairy Shorthorn Maiden Heifer 1st Rodway Samanta 27th JL Thomas Pedigree (including BRWS) Bull, any age. No entries. The Melvin perpetual Challenge Cup Champion: Hooton Lily Fair 216th J Hayward Reserve Champion: Strickley Tricia 7th J Robinson

Reserve Champion at Chelford – Strickley Tricia 7th 1950gns

Freshly calved and currently giving 30kgs, she made 2100gns to Ken Prestidge, of Solihull. West Midlands. The Reserve Champion and leading heifer in milk came from the Strickley Herd of Messrs. Robinson. Strickley Tricia 7th, by Strickley Perfect Ten made 1950gns to Messrs. Malkin of Stone. Averages: 7 cows in milk £1696; 2 dry cows £1575; 16 heifers in milk £1656; 16 in-calf heifers £1132

The Thornton Perpetual Challenge Cup Champion: Hooton Lily Fair 216th & Hooton Lily Fair 246th J Hayward Reserve Champion: Winbrook Jill 152nd & Winbrook Lady Barrington 6th GA & D Dent The John D Thornborrow Perpetual Trophy Champion: Strickley Tricia 7th J Robinson Reserve Champion: Hooton Tip Toe 29th

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Auctioneers: Frank Marshall and Co.

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3rd National Dairy Shorthorn Show 18th/19th June 2013

at The Cheshire Show

Judge: John Gribbon

Show Results: JUNIOR CALF 1st Morwood Prince Claribel 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 16 3rd Morwood Prince Gay Lass 4th Churchroyd Pamela 17 5th Rodway Lady Laura 84 6th Boothdale Lady Laura 11 7th Cotonhall Pingerly Sonnschien

Mr Rob Morgan Mr Ian Collins Mr Rob Morgan Mr Ian Collins Miss Rachael Madeley Mr R Crank Mr R G Kite

INTERMEDIATE CALF 1st Kayl Proud Countess 37 Mr R Boote 2nd Tabley Empire Lady Mr B & E Whittaker 3rd Dee Lady Hermione 8th Mr & Mrs D & L Price Jones 4th Morwood Rueben Tiny Mr Rob Morgan 5th Churchroyd Heather 69 Mr Ian Collins 6th Yewtree Rodney Minnie Amy Wright 7th Burbrook Reflection Harriet R W Harper & Partners 8th Dee Tulip 6th Mr & Mrs D & L Price Jones SENIOR CALF 1st Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2nd Mr R G Kite 2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 Mr Ian Collins 3rd Broadlane Duchess Gwynne 104th Mr B & E Whittaker 4th Earlsgift Jessie 2nd Mr R Crank 5th Kayl Outback Sandy Mr R Boote 6th Dee Wild Queen 21st Mr & Mrs D & L Price Jones 7th Westonia Gay Lass 9 Mr R Morgan & R Stockton 8th Rodway Claribel 43 Miss Rachael Madeley 9th Churchroyd Heather 65 Mr Ian Collins 10th Westonia Gay Lass 10 Mr R Morgan & R Stockton 11th Kidstones Lady Laura 15 Mrs Alex Wilkes

Overall Supreme Champion: Earlsgift Cactus from Messrs E & M Crank COW IN CALF 1st Churuchroyd Heather 29 2nd Kayl Sand Poppy 3rd Churchroyd Gwen 8 4th Nejay Tiny 3rd 5th Yewtree Albert Stella

Mr Ian Collins Mr R Boote Mr Ian Collins Mr Rob Morgan Amy Wright

HEIFER IN MILK 1st Cotonhall Cherry 4th 2nd Churchroyd Gengle 53 3rd Earlsgift Myrtle 18th

Mr R G Kite Mr Ian Collins Messrs E & M Crank

JUNIOR COW 1st Westonia Gay Lass 5th Mr R Morgan & R Stockton 2nd Churchroyd Mischief 4 Mr Ian Collins IN CALF HEIFER 3rd Elkington Amber Princess 10th Mr Rob Morgan 1st Ealrsgift Filpail Fae 9th Messrs E & M Crank 4th Cotonhall Joy 3rd Mr R G Kite 2nd Morwood Prince Domino Mr Rob Morgan 5th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31 Mr Ian Collins 3rd Burbrook Tulip Sandy R W Harper & Partners 6th Nejay Princess 5th Messrs E & M Crank 4th Dee Sparkle 4th Mr & Mrs D & L Price Jones 7th Yewtree Anthony Erland Amy Wright 5th Rodway Butterbur 56 Miss Rachael Madeley 6th Churchroyd Gentle 87 Mr Ian Collins 7th Kidstones Lady Marigold 5 Mrs Alex Wilkes

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SENIOR COW 1st Earlsgift Cactus 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 8 3rd Westonia Marie 6 4th Yewtree Ike Diane

Messrs E & M Crank Mrs Alex Wilkes Mr R Morgan & R Stockton Amy Wright

PRODUCTION INSPECTION 25,000kg COW 1st Churchroyd Heather 29 Mr Ian Collins 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 8 Mr Ian Collins 3rd Westonia Marie 6 Mr R Morgan & R Stockton PAIR BY THE SAME SIRE 1st Messrs E & M Crank 2nd Mr Rob Morgan 3rd Mr Ian Collins 4th Mr Ian Collins 5th Mrs Alex Wilkes 6th Mr & Mrs D & L Price Jones GROUP OF THREE 1st Mr Ian Collins 2nd Messrs E & M Crank 3rd Mrs Alex Wilkes 4th Mr Rob Morgan

EXHIBITED BREED COW from Cheshire or North Wirral Special Award: Earlsgift Cactus Messrs E & M Crank OVERALL EXHIBITOR BRED CHAMPION O.all Exhib. Bred Cow: Earlsgift Cactus Messrs E & M Crank RESERVE OVERALL EXHIBITOR BRED COW CHAMPION Reserve Overall: Westonia Gay Lass 5th Mr R Morgan & R Stockton CALF CHAMPION Calf Champion: Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2nd Mr R G Kite RCG CHAMPION R.C.G Champion: Earlsgift Cactus Messrs E & M Crank HEIFER CHAMPION Heifer Champion: Cotonhall Cherry 4th Mr R G Kite OVERALL SUPREME BREED CHAMPION Overall Supreme: Earlsgift Cactus Messrs E & M Crank RESERVE BREED CHAMPION Reserve Overall: Westonia Gay Lass 5th Mr R Morgan & R Stockton

Reserve Breed Champion: Westonia Gay lass 5th from Mr Rob Morgan

Heifer Champion: Cotonhall Cherry 4th from Mr RG Kite

Judges Report: SHORTHORN NATIONAL CHESHIRE THE BROWN GIRLS IN THE RING

Barrington 2nd with the advantage in locomotion and superb promise in the udder which gave her a handy win. The calf in second place was also a beautiful dairy heifer and although she made her way up the class from her initial placing just had to give way to the udder quality of the winner.

On a fine day in Cheshire I was honoured with the task of judging the Shorthorn National show and with the largest entry in the dairy classes and what was to be a fantastic standard the day was set for some difficult decisions. Starting with the junior calves we had some superb calves and also the best dressed showman at the show. The winner Morwood Prince Claribel was a beautiful dairy calf with a great blend of dairy and strength a major part in my decisions today. Frailty in young animals leads us to animals that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay the course when they get older. The winner had an advantage over her rivals for that extra length of body and front end. Intermediate calves were led by Kayl Proud Countess a beautiful turned out heifer with a strong top and a little extra length and depth of body which led her to the top of an excellent class. Runner up would have her day but just had to give way to an excellent winner. Senior calves the biggest class of the day was full of great calves and it was the red and white calf Cotonhall Lady

In-Calf heifers gave me the easiest win of the day up to now and Earlsgift Filpail Fae 9th shows an excellent side profile with great body depth and locomotion. Some good heifers in this class but as usual carried just enough condition in some cases. Cow in calf gave me the most difficult decision of the day with two great cows in contention. In Kayla Sand Poppy we have a cow having many calves and one of my favourite shorthorn cows and in Churchroyd Heather 29th we have a powerhouse of a cow and a great advert for the breed. Finally my decision to go for Heather was made on her balance of udder but it was a tough decision on the second placed cow. Unfortunately for Poppy I have always judged cows on the day but still a great cow.

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Heifers in milk gave me an easy winner in Cotonhall Cherry 4th a lovely brown heifer full of character, with excellent open rib and great bone quality. The two runners up were both more fresh with great legs and feet but lacked that style of the winner.

Calf Champion: Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2nd from Mr R G Kite

Calf champion would go to the heifer Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2nd for her overall balance and above all the promise of a great udder. The heifer champion went to Cotonhall Cherry 4th the in milk heifer with her great open rib and clean bone. Finally the tough decision on the grand champion and it came down to two cows the senior and junior class winners, both with great points the senior cow gained the win for her slightly better rear teat placement and carrying more milk in her rear udder. The heifer in milk took hon-mention in a great show.

Junior cows were an excellent class with two animals fighting out the winners laurel and good cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right down the line. Leading the way was Westonia Gay Lass 5th a cow with great style and ring presence and walking on an excellent set of legs and feet and it was this which gave her the advantage over the second placed cow. Reflections on my day in the Junior Calf: Morwood Prince Claribel from Mr Rob Morgan This was Churchroyd Mischief hotseat. Your young handlers 4th a cow with the best udder in class and full of milk but are a credit to the show world and your breed. There just not as good as the winner in the locomotion. dress and conduct in the ring is second to none. In Wendy Collins you have a star and her undying love of the shows Senior cows in milk saw another great true type cow and your breed is infectious. The owners and herdsmen leading the way in Earlgift Cactus. With great style, are also a credit to you breed, good sports and always balance and superb udder for a senior cow she found her courteous to myself whatever there placing. Fantastic way to the top easily. Cows in the lower places were a photo of the champion. On a lighter note my friend Frank great credit to the breed and easy to see why the legs and of many years still attracts the good looking ladies and especially feet are sort after by many. does a great job. Finally thanks for the invitation it was Championship time and what a ring full of great examples a fantastic day but there was no denying the THREE of the Shorthorn breed on display which caught the BROWN GIRLS IN THE RING. attention of many spectators from other breeds. 98

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Presentation to winners

Robert and Cerys Crank receive the Daniel Jobson Robert and Cerys Crank receive The Eastern Trophy for the Champion Dairy Shorthorn from the Counties Trophy for the best animal sired by an judge John Gribbon RCG sire

Cerys and Robert Crank receive The BOCM Silcock Trophy for the Best Pair of Females

Robert and Cerys receive the Billy Goodman trophy Ian Collins receives the Cornwallis Maud Trophy for the herdsman in charge of the Champion for the winner of the production inspection class Shorthorn

Ian Collins received the Kelmscott Challenge Trophy for the best group of three

Robert and Cerys receive the Lord Leverhulme trophy for the best exhibitor bred cow from Cheshire or North Wirral

Rob Kite received the Melvin Challenge Cup for the best heifer

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Royal Highland Show 9th-22nd June 2012 Judge: Glenn Carter

HEIFER not in calf born after 1st June 2011 1st Lisnamulligan Sharon Rose 4th Adam Lawson 2nd Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen 3rd Stephen Girvan 3rd Brafell Joyce 8th Mr J Teasdale & Son 4th Lisnamulligan Fairy 14th Adam Lawson 5th Newpark Bates Duchess II Mr D. H. Craig 6th Parkhouse Pansy 2 Mr D. H. Craig HEIFER, in calf and due to calve on or after 1st August 2013 1st Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 2nd Adam Lawson 2nd Screel Erin Miss Samantha Wilson 3rd Brafell Hermione 12th Mr J Teasdale & Son COW, in Calf having had one or more calvings 1st Screel Red Rose 3rd Miss Samantha Wilson 2nd Penycoed Suprise 11th Mr J Teasdale & Son 3rd New Park Bales Duchess 9 Mr D. H. Craig 4th New Park Jean 20 Mr D. H. Craig COW, in milk having had only one calving 1st Brafell Molly 6th Mr J Teasdale & Son 2nd Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 4th Adam Lawson 3rd Brafell Vanity Fair Mr J Teasdale & Son 4th Bishopsbrae Royal Kathelean 2nd Stephen Girvan 5th Newpark Margaret 21 Mr D. H. Craig

COW, in Milk, having had two or three calvings 1st Linsnamulligan Whitetall 2nd Adam Lawson Cow in Milk having had four or more calvings 1st Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen Stephen Girvan 2nd Lisnamulligan Fairy 11th Adam Lawson 3rd Brafell Michelle Mr J Teasdale & Son Junior Champion: Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen

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Reserve Junior Champion: Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 2nd Adam Lawson Champion: Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen Reserve Champion: Brafell Molly 6th

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Best Animal Bred by Exhibitor: Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen

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Champion: Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen from Stephen Girvan

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John Teasdale receives the John Miller Trophy awarded to the herdsman making the biggest contribution to the success of the show in the Cattle, Sheep and Horse sections.

Reserve Champion: Brafell Molly 6th from John Teasdale

Pembrokeshire County Show 13th / 15th August 2013 Judge: Rob Morgan Maiden Heifer 1st Drisgol Bella 88 | Llandovery Jinnys Empire SVB & EA Thomas Heifer In calf 1st Drisgol Delilah 88 | Panorama Landmine SVB & EA Thomas Dry Cow 1st Drisgol Daisy 125 | Carrousel Distrigene SVB & EA Thomas Stephen Girvan receives the John Harrison Perpetual Challenge Cup for the champion Shorthorn from the judge Glen Carter

Heifer In Milk 1st Drisgol Ruby 36 | Churchroyd Ben SVB & EA Thomas Cow In Milk 1st Drisgol Dinnie 13 | Drisgol Watzon SVB & EA Thomas Group of Three 1st SVB & EA Thomas Champion:

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Great Yorkshire Show 9th / 11th July 2013 Judge | Edward Crank MAIDEN HEIFER, born in 2012 1st Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9 2nd Shaunlea Geri 2nd 3rd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41

Mr J M Fisher Mr S Dixon J A & W A Young

PRODUCTION/INSPECTION 1st Marleycote Barrington Iris 15 Mr J M Fisher 2nd Churchroyd Heather 29 IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Strickley Geri 15 Mr S Dixon

HEIFER, in calf, born on or after 1 July 2010 1st Breckney Goldie 3 ET P & C A Harrison 2nd Marleycote Songstress 17 Mr G G Baynes 3rd Kidstones Lady Laura 13 Mrs A E Wilkes

GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS 1st IRG Collins & Partners 2nd P & C A Harrison 3rd Messrs G & P S Fleetwood

COW, in calf, due to calve within three months of the Show. 1st Churchroyd Heather 29 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Winbrook Peeress Rose Messrs G A & D W Dent 3rd Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Partners

PAIR OF ANIMALS BY THE SAME SIRE OR OUT OF THE SAME DAM, OR DAM AND DAUGHTER 1st P & C A Harrison Pair 2nd Mrs A E Wilkes Dam & Daughter 3rd Miss V Krjukova Pair sired by Bilbro Jacko

HEIFER, in-milk, born in or after 2010. 1st Hutchinwood Amazon Sweetrose 21st Messrs G & P S Fleetwood 2nd Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5th Messrs G A & D W Dent 3rd Marleycote Patricia 12 Mr G G Baynes JUNIOR COW, in milk, having calved twice. 1st Churchroyd Mischief 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Marleycote Songstress 13 Mr G G Baynes 3rd Marleycote Peggy 23 Mr G G Baynes SENIOR COW, in milk, having had three or more calves. 1st Marleycote Barrington Iris 15 Mr J M Fisher 2nd Churchroyd Heather 43 IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Kidstones Lady Laura 8 Mrs A E Wilkes

Breed Champion: Marleycote Barrington Iris 15 Mr J M Fisher Reserve Breed Champion: Churchroyd Heather 43 IRG Collins & Ptns Exhibitor Bred Champion: Churchroyd Heather 43

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Exhibitor Bred Reserve Champion: Hutchinwood Amazon Sweetrose 21st Messrs G & P S Fleetwood Heifer Champion: Hutchinwood Amazon Sweetrose 21st Messrs G & P S Fleetwood Reserve Heifer Champion: Breckney Goldie 3 ET P & C A Harrison

Judges Report: Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Great Yorkshire Show for inviting me to judge the Dairy Shorthorn classes. This event being one of the most prestigeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Shows of the Summer that always attracts quality and numbers making it a privilege to judge. Maiden heifer class: My first placed heifer went to

Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9th, she had great bone quality and structure especially through the rump and showing great promise in her mammary. My second placed heifer went to Shaunlea Geri 2nd, she was a well grown heifer with stature, stretch and deep body. My third placed heifer went to Churchroyd Bronte Wild Eyes 41st, not quite as upstanding as my first two heifers on the day, but she has great qualities and very much one for the future. shorthorn

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Shorthorn Champion – Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th

Reserve Champion – Churchroyd Heather 43rd

Heifer in calf: My first placed heifer went to Breckney Goldie 3rd, she was a comfortable winner on the day. She had great width style and quality, pretty much right the way through. A tremendous prospect placing her over my second placed heifer Marleycote Sondstress 17th. This fine upstanding stretchy deep bodied heifer, showing great dairy qualities. This places her over my third placed heifer Kidstones Lady Laura 13th this lovely sweet roan heifer with great promise for the future .

Senior cow in milk: My first placed cow went to Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th, this 4th calver had style, balance capacity in both body and udder she has great teat placement with width throughout. She has good legs and feet, she travels well over the ground with a good hard top line. This placed her over my second placed cow Churchroyd Heather 43rd who had many of the attributes of my first placed cow, but on the day not quite the fullness of udder or the stretch from head to tail but a very good cow never the less. My third placed cow was Kidstones Lady Laura 8th again a cow of similar type and quality to the second placed cow, but just losing out slightly in body capacity on the day. Three great cows at the top of the class.

Cow in Calf: My first placed cow was Churchroyd Heather 29th. This 6th calver with tremendous body power and strength places her over my second placed cow Winbrook Peeress Rose a 7th calver. A cow I greatly admire particularly whilst in milk but as a dry cow just out powered on the day. My third placed cow went to Churchroyd Gwen 8th a fourth caver and a great cow herself but just ran into two tremendous senior cows on the day. Heifer in Milk: My first placed heifer went to Hutchinwood Amazon Sweet Rose 21st, sweet being the operative word this heifer just oozed milk and quality with a great udder, bone quality, width, depth and style and this placed her over my second placed heifer Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5th. Again a heifer with real qualities but very fresh on the day probably this show came a month to soon for this great young heifer from Winbrook she is an exciting prospect for the future. My third placed heifer went to Marleycote Patricia 12th, another quality heifer with many of the attributes of the first two heifers but unfortunately just didn’t have balance in the rear udder on the day. Junior cow in Milk: My first placed cow went to Churchroyd Mischief 4th. This second calver had well attached capacious udder full of milk with good teat placement. This placed her over my second placed cow Marleycote Songstress 13th, this tall, stretchy, milky, young cow with a clean shoulder and bone quality. In third place was Marleycote Peggy 23rd. She is very similar to the cow in second but lacked a little balance in her rear udder on the day. 104

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Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th was to end the day being my Supreme Champion. Congratulations to the Fisher family (MR JM FISHER). Churchroyd Heather 43rd was to end the day being my Reserve champion and exhibitor breed Champion. Congratulations to the Collins family (COLLINS & PARTNERS IRG). Hutchingwood Amazon Sweetrose 21st was to end the day being my Heifer Champion and honourable mention. Congratulations to the Fleetwood family (FLEETWOOD Messrs G & PS). A big Congratulation to all the entrants for the quality of cattle placed before me, they are credit to you all and to the breed. Edward Crank

Heifer Champion – Hutchingwood Amazon Sweetrose 21st

Royal Welsh Show 22nd / 25th July 2013 Judge: Gwyndaf James Heifer up to 18 Months 1st Drisgol Bella 88 | Llandovery Jinnys Empire SVB & EA Thomas Heifer In Calf 1st Drisgol Church Daisy 5 | Panorama Landmine SVB &EA Thomas Heifer In Milk 1st Drisgol Ruby 36 | Churchroyd Ben SVB&EA Thomas Best Heifer 1st Drisgol Ruby 2nd Drisgol Church Daisy 5 Cow In Calf any age 1st Drisgol Daisy 125 | Carrousel Distrigene SVB & EA Thomas Junior Cow In Milk 2/3 Calves 1st Drisgol Dinnie 13 | Drisgol Watzon SVB & EA Thomas 2nd Gelli Win Jill 2 | Hardcore Othellos Moonshine IL &E Harries

HRH The Prince of Wales congratulates Seimon Thomas on winning the Championship at the Royal Welsh Show

Senior Cow In Milk 4th calf and over 1st Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe | Rosedale Rampage Red IL &E Harries Group of Three 1st SVB & EA Thomas 25,000kg Class 1st Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe Champion: Drisgol Dinnie 13 SVB & EA Thomas Reserve Champion: Gelli Win Jill 2

IL &E Harries Champion: Drisgol Dinnie 13 from SVB & EA Thomas

Judges Report: It was a great honour and privillige for me to be asked to judge the Dairy Shorthorn classes at the 2013 Royal Welsh Show once again, especially as it was the 50th anniversary of the show to be held at Llanelwedd. My links with the Royal Welsh show goes back to 1976 when we first exhibited dairy shorthorn cattle at this Great Agricultural Show our National show of Wales. There is no better shop window for Agriculture in the country of what this event has to offer, quality stock and agriculture at its best. For one week in the year the agricultural industry, can forget its problems even since the days we started showing cows at the show it was then, and still is a family orientated show. Whole families attend the show annually, it has become too many their annual holiday, and long may this ritual continue. We have seen the demise of the Royal show of England, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not lose this Gem from our annual agricultural calendar. I have also worked on stand at the show for Twenty years and have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

The Royal Welsh this year attracted an enviable 241,781 visitors through its gates. I started the first class of the day with the day with the maiden heifer class the sole entry in this class was a well grown heifer in Drisgol Bella 88 a daughter of Llandovery Ginnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empire, this heifer showed great promise having great dairyness and length throughout, and walked well on parade. The second class was one the heifer in calf class, again one entry from the Drisgol herd in Drisgol Church Daisy 5, a daughter of the Illawara bull Panorama Landmine, she is due to calve her first at barely two year old this red heifer was clean and dairy throughout well grown and showed great promise of udder. The third class in the ring was the in milk heifer class again the only exhibit was Drisgol Ruby 36 VG 85 by the Genus Bull Churchroyd Ben, this clean dairy heifer which had calved at two years of age, showed tremendous dairyness being clean over the shoulder, a good sweep and openness of rib but when coming to her udder she had a tremendous well attached udder. shorthorn

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The heifer Championship went to the in milk heifer Drisgol Ruby36 for her quality of udder over the promising in calf heifer Drisgol. The next class of the day was the in calf cow, again led by an exceptional exibit in Drisgol Daisy 125 VG89, This superb cow stood tall clean and dairy with tremendous sweep and openness of rib, she also possessed an exceptional udder a pity she was not in milk, as things could have been quite hot in the in milk classes had she been calved. The next class of the day was the junior cow in milk with two exceptional young cows in front of me, I Lead this class with the most correct and balanced cow of the day in Drisgol Dinnie 13 EX 90, a daughter of the renown Drisgol Watzon, I gave her the distinct advantage over my second Gelli Win Jill 2nd in being more correct about the rump, having a neater tail setting and more correct in her thurl bone setting. She also has the advantage in her udder having a far stronger median suspensory ligament, and her teats are more centrally placed on the udder floor. Taking nothing away from this taller dairy cow in second that greatly admired for her overall length and dairy ness, and bloom and height and width of rear udder. The senior cow in milk was won by Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe EX92, a cow that I greatly admired for her overall dairy ness and quality of udder. She also went on

to win the 25,000 kilo of milk class. The group of three class was won by a quality group from Drisgol. The championship and overall champion cow went to the winner of the junior cow class Drisgol Dinne 13th from Simon and Eleanor Thomas and Family, a cow I greatly admired for her overall balance and sweep and openness of rib and her quality of udder on the day. The reserve Champion went to another great cow Gelli Win Jill 2nd from Ian and Eiddwen Harries and family. Once again I would like to thank the Royal Welsh Show and the Shorthorn Society for the great honour of judging at this Tremendous show, also thank you to the stewards and sponsors for their work continued support and presence at this prestigious event. But my main thanks goes to the exhibitors to the Thomas and Harries family for exhibiting such high quality cattle that came in front of me as a judge. Without such people such events as this would not exist, it takes time and great expense to put forward a team of cows at such events, plus organising the running of the farm at home, as they say “They say show must go on”. I wish all the exhibitors and the Royal Welsh show well for the future, and let’s hope we can attract some new exhibitors to show their cattle at this great event in years to come. Thank you one and all. Gwyndaf James

Staffordshire County Show 29th / 30th May 2013 Judge: Gary Norbury Heifer born on or after 1st May 2012 1st Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2nd R Kite 2nd Dee Wild Queen 21st D Price-Jones 3rd Cotonhall Raspberry 5th R Kite 4th Churchroyd Heather 65 IRG Collins & Partners Heifer born on or after 1st May 2012 1st Dee Tulip 6th D Price-Jones 2nd Churchroyd Heather 69 IRG Collins & Partners 3rs Churchroyd Gwen 16 IRG Collins & Partners Heifer in Calf 1st Yewtree Lucifer Rose 2nd Dee Sparkle 4th

H V Wright & Son Champion: Churchroyd Heather 43 from IRG Collins & Partners D Price-Jones Group of Three Cow in Calf 1st R Kite 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Yewtree Amadaus Stella H V Wright & Son 3rd 87A Heifer in Milk Group of Two Females 1st Cotonhall Rosepetal 4th R Kite 1st IR Collins & Partners 2nd Churchroyd Peggy 16 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd R Kite 3rd Cotonhall Joy 5th R Kite Champion: Junior Cow in Milk, having calved 2 or 3 times Churchroyd Heather 43 IRG Collins & Ptns 1st Churchroyd Heather 43 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Cotonhall Joy 3rd R Kite Reserve: Cotonhall Rosepetal 4th R Kite Senior Cow in Milk, having calved 4 times or more 1st Yewtree Ike Sunshine H V Wright & Son 2nd Yewtree Ike Diane H V Wright & Son

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The in calf heifer class was led by a huge heifer which walked uphill and had tremendous strength, depth of rib and a silky udder being closer to calving than the others she showed great promise. The red heifer in second was very smart being stronger and wider through the rear end than the very sharp heifer in third. Two dry cows next the first although smaller than the second won on the quality and veining of the udder. Taking nothing away from the second cow that had a tremendous body.

Reserve Champion: Cotonhall Rosepetal 4th from R Kite

Judges Report: The last time I was in the Bingley hall building was last December showing my Barnevelders and Leghorns amongst 7000 ducks, geese, hens and bantams, this time it was a bit quieter! The first class of the day was the senior calves led by an eye catching red and white calf which showed itself really well, stylish and alert with a straight topline and good depth of rib, her sharp shoulders and dairy character just edged it for her over a strong, long deep red heifer whose strength of loin and width throughout put her above a very dairy deep bodied calf in third place. A class of nine junior calves came next with quality throughout. Its always difficult with young calves as there are fewer faults. Two calves stood out however both good bodied light roans with length and depth, the one I placed first was slightly deeper in the body and walked really well in the ring, the second one was playing up a bit however its strength and length placed her over a very deep ribbed calf which as with those lower down the line needed time to develop.

A dark red heifer that impressed throughout led the heifer in milk class. Tall and strong with a deep body and I liked the sharpness and flatness of the shoulder combined with chest width, hooks and pins were very correct and her teat placement was spot on. Her style and capacity placed her over a smaller dairy like heifer in second whose rear udder width and fore udder attachment placed her over another dairy heifer in third. Next came the junior cow class, the white cow I placed first had all the dairy wedges, sharp shoulders dropping to a wide chest, a sharp front end widening out to wide hips and pins which carried a high and wide rear udder with ease. The depth of rear rib was superb and this overall depth and correctness put her above a very modern second calver who just beat a similar bodied cow into third with her superior teat placement. Two senior cows rounded off the classes, the winner being a big dairy cow full of the qualityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you would expect from last years National Champion, the second prize cow had a lovely silky udder and looked a productive cow. In choosing my champion I could not see past the white cow in the junior cow class, she had such a deep body and was so correct with a formidable udder attachment whilst the heifer in milk showed great presence and promise and had to be reserve. Gary Norbury

North Midlands Calf Show At Stafford Show 29th / 30th May 2013 | Judge: Issy Wright Senior Calf 1st Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2 | Rustler Red R Kite 2nd Dee Wildqueen 21 | Wilsbro Red Razzle D&E Price Jones 3rd Churchroyd Heather 65 | Attwell Atom IRG Collins and Partners Intermediate Calf 1st Morwood Rueben Tiny | Rodway Rueben RST & SA Morgan 2nd Dee Lady Hermione 8 | Drisgol Madonnas Prince D & E Price Jones 3rd Amber Dainty Princess 174 | Amber Red Kestral L Hollingworth Junior Calf 1st Morwood Prince Gay Lass | Rodway Prince RST & SA Morgan 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 16 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins and Partners

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Senior Handler 1st David Madeley 2nd Georgina davies 3rd Katie Morgan Junior Handler 1st Hannah Morgan 2nd Tom Morgan 3rd Harry Collins Champion Calf: Cotonhall Lady Barrington 2 Reserve Champion Calf: Morwood Rueben Tiny Champion Handler: David Madeley Reserve Champion Handler: Georgina Davies

Bakewell Show 7th / 8th August 2013 | Judge: Dennis Craig Heifer born after 01/10/11 1st Kidstones Lady laura 13 | Churchroyd General Jack AE Wilkes 2nd Churchroyd Heather 65 | Attwell Atom IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Amber dainty Princess 174 | Amber Red Kestral L Hollingsworth 4th Kidstones Yana 8 | Churchroyd General Jack AE Wilkes Dry Cow 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 | Marleycote Maverick IRG Collins & Partners Heifer In Calf 1st Amber Dainty Princess 148 | Amber Red Falcon L Hollingsworth 2nd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15 | Churchroyd Victor IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Kidstones Lady laura 13 | Churchroyd General Jack AE Wilkes

Heifer In milk 1st Churchroyd Heather 57 | Churchroyd Wellington IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 11 | Innisfail Prince of Diamonds AE Wilkes Cow In Milk 1st Churchroyd Heather 43 | Attwell Atom IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 8 | Churchroyd General Jack AE Wilkes Production/Inspection 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 2nd Churchroyd Heather 43 Pair 1st 2nd 3rd

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Group of 3 1st IRG Collins & Partners 2nd AE Wilkes Breed / Heifer / Interbreed Heifer Champion: Churchroyd Heather 57 Reserve Breed Champion: Churchroyd Gwen 8

Penrith Show 27th July 2013 | Judge: Graham Ritson Heifer in Milk 1st Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 6th 2nd Brafell Molly 6th 3rd Brafell Vanity Fair

GA & DW Dent J Teasdale & Son J Teasdale & Son

Cow in Milk 1st Marleycote Barrington Iris 5th 2nd Winbrook Cactus 12th

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Cow in calf 1st Winbrook Peerless Rose 2nd Weaverdale Molly 3rd Newpark Bates Duchess

GA & DW Dent J Teasdale & Son DH Craig

Group of 3 1st GA & DW Dent 2nd J Teasdale & Son 3rd J & JM Fisher 4th DE & JM Jackson

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Judges Report: Stunning weather and well filled Shorthorn Classes at the 2013 show. Eight herds displayed a top quality turnout for the judge Graham Ritson, Ireby Hall. The Supreme Champion was a smart in milk heifer Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 6th sired by the home bred bull Winbrook Marmaduke, on show day was yielding 28kgs. Reserve honours went to the high yielding 52kgs daily, 2013 Great Yorkshire Show Champion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marleycote Barrington Iris 5th from J Fishers, Mossrigg Herd.

Balmoral Show 15th / 17th May 2013 | Judge: Owain Harries Heifer not in milk 1st Kilsally Countess 7th 2nd Marleycote Petal 121st

Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 from I McLean

N & R Booth Iain McLean

HEIFER, in milk, and which was under 3 years old at calving. Date of birth must be stated and date of last calving if previous to 20 March 2013. If not then calved, date of last service must First class of be stated. the day had 2 1st Marleycote Princess Jill 31 Iain McLean in calf heifers. 2nd Kilsally Snowflake 14th N & R Booth It was a close placing, however I favoured the younger heifer, 3rd Kilsally Foggathorpe 4th N & R Booth giving her the advantage for her style and femininity and also 4th Beechview Arudolf Cecilia 2nd (VG 87) Mr G for her cleaner bone through the leg. She also tracked a little Booth COW, in milk. A grading register cow, Class B or C, may compete in this class. 1st Beechview Bs Whitetail (EX93) Mr G Booth 2nd Beechview Bs Tiny (EX92) Mr G Booth 3rd Rodway Butterbur 44th N & R Booth 4th Kilsally Lady Nottingham 3rd N & R Booth

straighter than my second heifer. In second was a massive light roan heifer that I admired for her power through the front end. She was very strong over the topline and had an abundance of depth through the rear rib.

In the milking heifer class I had a very handy winner. A heifer I described as an ideal heifer no matter what her colour GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible. was. She was extremely eye catching, being tall at the front The animals may be either full pedigree or may be entered or end, yet maintaining that width through the chest floor. She eligible for entry in classes B or C of the Shorthorn Society’s excelled over the second heifer for her depth and openness gradin of rib and had the best rump structure of the class. In the 1st Beechview Bs Tiny (EX92) Mr G Booth udder she again was superior, being higher and wider at the 1st Beechview Bs Whitetail (EX93) Mr G Booth rear attachment and blending tightly into the underline. This 1st Beechview Arudolf Cecilia 2nd (VG 87)Mr G Booth heifer is something special and shows real promise to keep 2nd Kilsally Snowflake 14th N & R Booth 2nd Rodway Butterbur 44th N & R Booth improving. Second was a slightly smaller but well balanced 2nd Kilsally Lady Nottingham 3rd N & R Booth red heifer. She had the final nod in front of my third heifer for CHAMPION PRIZES, £100 and £50 - for the champion having more milk on her on the day and also for the way she and reserve champion Dairy Shorthorn. Presented by the handled her legs. In third was a heifer that I really admired. Society. Unfortunately she didn’t have the milk on her to warrant Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 I McLean a higher placing on the day. I gave her the advantage over Reserve: Beechview BS Whitetail (EX93) Mr G Booth the extremely dairy heifer in fourth, as she showed more THE BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for power through the front end, but mainly in the udder where the best Shorthorn. Presented by the Ulster Shorthorn she showed far better blending of the fore udder in to the Breeders’ Association to the Society at the Centenary Show, underline and also a stronger crease up the rear. 1967. Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 Reserve: Beechview BS Whitetail (EX93)

I McLean Mr G Booth

THE NICHOLSON BEST MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Shorthorn. Presented by Robert D Best JP. Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 I McLean Reserve: Beechview BS Whitetail (EX93) Mr G Booth THE A McDICKSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn. Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 I McLean Reserve: Beechview BS Whitetail (EX93) Mr G Booth THE WILLIAM MITCHELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn cow or heifer. Presented in memory of the late William Mitchell, Kildare. Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 I McLean Reserve: Beechview BS Whitetail (EX93) Mr G Booth THE CALWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP - for the best Dairy Shorthorn heifer entered in class 626. Presented by Brigadier J Y Calwell CBE MVO. Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31 I McLean Reserve: Kilsally Snowflake 14th N & R Booth

Judges Report: Whilst numbers were down, the quality certainly wasn’t at Balmoral show. There were only 3 classes on the day, however the quality was high in each and every class.

Next was the in milk cow class, and again I had 4 very milky cows to judge. Topping the class was a very strong and balanced third calver. I gave her the advantage over my second cow for having more depth at the rear rib but also for being far more correct in the udder. She showed far better udder texture with a better quality of teat. Second over third I gave the taller, stronger cow the advantage showing more width through the chest floor and also had a stronger spine. In the udder she was far higher and wider in the rear attachment and had more bloom of udder on the day. Third and fourth placings were both fifth calvers, but I gave the smaller, more youthful cow the advantage for being stronger over the spine, having more openness of rib and wider through the rump. In the udder she was also more even in the rear udder and had more bloom. For the champion I went for the milking heifer, an exceptional example of the modern Dairy Shorthorn and a heifer I am sure we will see many times again. In reserve was my milking cow, another great example of the breed. I would like to thank the exhibitors for bringing out such high quality of cattle to the show and look forward to hearing of the success of the top two cows for many years to come. Owain Harries

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Nantwich Show 31st July 2013 | Judge: Mr P Harrison HEIFER born on or after 1st April 2012 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 IRG Collins & Ptnrs 2nd Burbrook Reflection Harriet RW Harper & Ptnrs 3rd Churchroyd Gwen 16th IRG Collins & Ptnrs HEIFER born on or before 31st March 2012 but not in calf 1st Yewtree Elliot Clara H V Wright & Son 2nd Yewtree Skipper Stella H V Wright & Son 3rd Irthingvale Rebel Niobe Rose G & B Bell HEIFER IN CALF carrying her 1st calf to calve at under 3 years of age 1st Burbrook Tulip Sandy R W Harper & Ptnrs COW IN CALF carrying at least her 2nd calf 1st Kayl Sand Poppy R Boote 2nd Churchroyd Heather 29 IRG Collins 3rd Irthingvale Watzon Tulip G & B Bell

Judges Report: True to form Nantwich show again brought out one of the wettest days this summer with heavy rain all day. However the weather didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen the enthusiasm of the exhibitors or the standard of the cattle. The first two classes of calves were very well supported with quality all the way down the line. Although some of the calves werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen at their best due to the weather conditions the calves at the top of these classes displayed angularity, dairy strength and body capacity as well as good legs and feet. The in calf heifer class had only one forward but a heifer close to calving with an angular frame and looking promising in the udder. The dry cow class had three quality individuals, two seniors and a junior. All with excellent breed traits. The senior cow from the Boote family stood at the top of this class, carrying her eighth calf and having the advantage being cleaner and longer through the neck, cleaner in the bone, stronger in the pasterns and more balanced in the udder than the senior cow from Churchroyd in second. This cow having the advantage over the junior cow from the Bell family for having more body capacity and power than the younger cow.

13th September 2013 | Judge: Gwynaf James Calf Under 6 Months on Show Day 1st Lyndale Lizzie Mr Martin Chilcott Calf over 6 Months but not over 12 months on Show Day 1st Attwoods Tabia F R Mannerings Maiden Heifer over 12 months on Show Day 1st Lyndale Dainty Delphobliss Mr Martin Chilcott 2nd Cotonhall Ripple 4 W.H. & S.J. Rawlins

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COW IN MILK having had 2 or 3 calves 1st Churchroyd Mischief 4 IRG Collins & Ptnrs 2nd Kayl Lily Fair R Boote COW IN MILK having had 4 calves or more 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 IRG Collins & Ptnrs PAIR OF SHORTHORNS the property of the same exhibitor 1st IRG Collins & Ptnrs 2nd R Boote 3rd G & B Bell Champion Heifer: CHURCHROYD HEATHER 57 Breed Champion: CHURCHROYD MISCHIEF 4 Breed Reserve Champion: CHURCHROYD HEATHER 57

The in milk heifers saw a good class of modern heifers, giving the advantage to the fresh heifer from Churchroyd, which carried her rear udder higher and wider with a better teat position than the heifer in second place. Giving my second placed heifer from Martin Jackson the advantage from the heifer from Irthingvale for dairy quality and frame. The junior milk cow class was won by the stylish white cow which had a great udder, full of bloom, being cleaner in the bone and with body capacity giving it the advantage over the cow in second. The senior milkers were a great credit to the breeders with maturity and dairyness showing the great longevity in the breed. Headed by the red cow from Churchroyd which was full of milk, nicely balanced, with a great frame and tracked well on good legs and feet. My champion on the day was the junior milk cow with the mature dry cow in reserve. A ringside full of spectators during the championship saw some great examples of the Dairy Shorthorn all credit to the exhibitors for putting on such a good show in spite of the weather. Mr P Harrison

Heifer in milk, to have had her first calf when under 3 years old 1st Elkington Barrington 31 W.H. & S.J. Rawlins

Frome Show

Heifer In-Calf 1st Rodway Grey Rose 29

HEIFER IN MILK calved with 1st calf at under 3 years of age 1st Churchroyd Heather 57 IRG Collins & Ptnrs 2nd Irthingvale LJE Empress Martin Jackson 3rd Irthingvale LJE Red Rose G& B Bell

W.H. & S.J. Rawlins

Junior Cow in milk, not having calved more than twice 1st Rodway Sonnschein 19 W.H. & S.J. Rawlins 2nd Rodway Grey Rose 26th F R Mannerings Senior Cow in milk, having calved 3 times or more 1st Attwoods Rosebud 2nd W.H. & S.J. Rawlins 2nd Ablington Anne 7 F R Mannerings Pair of animals 1st W.H. & S.J. Rawlins 2nd F R Mannerings 3rd Mr Martin Chilcott Champion: Rodway Sonnschein 19

W.H. & S.J. Rawlins

Reserve: Elkington Barrington 31 W.H. & S.J. Rawlins

Newport Show 13th July 2013 | Judge: D Winnington Maiden Heifer 1st Morwood Rueben Tiny | Rodway Rueben RST & SA Morgan 2nd Westonia Gay Lass 10 | Nejay Amazon RST & SA Morgan 3rd Morwood Prince Claribel | Rodway Prince RST & SA Morgan Heifer In calf 1st Rodway Claribel 43 | Glenbrook Tornado R Madeley 2nd Morwood Domino | Drisgol Madonnas Prince RST & SA Morgan 3rd Rodway Butterbur 56 | Drisgol Madonnas Prince R Madeley Heifer In Milk 1st Westonia Gay Lass 6 | Nejay Royalty RST & SA Morgan Cow In milk 2/3 Calves 1st Westonia Gay Lass 5 | Nejay Ernie RST & SA Morgan / R Stockton 2nd Elkington Princess Ann 10 | Loughdale Rising Star Red RST &SA Morgan 3rd Rodway Claribel 37 | Innisfail Prince of Diamonds RST & SA Morgan Cow In Milk 4 + Calves 1st Rodway Tabia | Rodway Prince RST &SA Morgan Group of Three 1st RST &SA Morgan 2nd RST &SA Morgan 3rd R Madeley Breed Champion: Westonia Gay Lass 5 Reserve Breed Champion: Elkington Princess Ann 10 Interbreed Junior Handlers 12-16: 1st Lucy Morgan 3rd Hannah Morgan

Judges Report: On a beautiful sunny morning in the middle of July, I had the great honour of judging this popular large one day show. Thank you to all those who helped make it an enjoyable experience. The cattle were expertly turned out and it was a joy to see enthusiastic young people helping prepare them and leading them around the ring. Well done to all, with special congratulations going to Lucy and Hannah Morgan who had great success in a very strong interbreed junior handling class. My Breed Champion was an outstanding young cow which oozed style and quality. A second calver with balance and a well attached udder with neat teats placed just right. This cow had strength coupled with dairyness and wonderful quality of bone which gave her the advantage over the taller more mature young cow. This great striking roan cow also paraded well with style, power and an excellent udder. All the stock were a credit to their owners and, with the young heifers showing a lot of promise, we can look forward to seeing more of the same in the future. David Winnington

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Oswestry Show 3rd August 2013 | Judge: Mr R Boote Maiden Heifer: 1st Morwood Prince Claribel 2nd Morwood Rueben Tiny 3rd Dee Wild Queen 21st 4th Earlsgift Cynthia

RST & SA Morgan RST & SA Morgan D & L Price Jones E & M Crank

Heifer in calf: 1st Rodway Samantha 27th

J L Thomas

Cow, at least 5 mths in calf: 1st Nejay Acacia 3rd

RST & SA Morgan

Heifer in milk: 1st Earlsgift Tiny 19th 2nd Westonia Gay Lass 6th

E & M Crank RST & SA Morgan

Cow in milk, having calved twice: 1st Westonia Gay Lass 5th RST & SA Morgan & R Stockton 2nd Dee Thorndale Queen 8th E & M Crank Cow in milk, having calved 3 or more times: 1st Avondale Ada 4th E & M Crank 2nd Elkington Amber Princess RST & SA Morgan Group of 3 females: 1st E & M Crank 2nd RST & SA Morgan Champion: Westonia Gay Lass 5th RST & SA Morgan & R Stockton Reserve Champion: Avondale Ada 4th

E & M Crank

Judges Report: It was a privilege to judge a good turnout of very good Dairy Shorthorns at this excellent all round show on a lovely, summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s morning, starting with a large class of Maiden Heifers. These heifers were of different types and age making it an extremely difficult class to judge. I found my first placed heifer showing a lot of style, Dairyness and correctness above my heifer in 2nd which, although a very similar type, did not have the bloom or ring presence. In 3rd and 4th, both older and stronger heifers and excellently turned out. Although only one in class, a well grown and strong throughout, incalf heifer. Two Dairy Cows forward with my first cow being clean fleeced with a very dry and correct udder.

Two heifers in milk forwards but both real quality with little between them. First place went to the younger heifer, just showing more freshness and style above a heifer taller and also good correctness throughout but calved longer and obviously milking well. Junior cow led by a real classy, correct cow having power and great style over a milky, clean fleeced, smaller cow. Just unfortunate to face a cow that will be a top cow in our breed for a good few years. A senior cow, led by a Watzon daughter, lasting very well, great udder and teat placement above a little younger cow, milking well and good udder but just lacking the dairyness and ring style of my first place. I finished with my easy Champion, this being the Junior Cow and the lovely senior cow reserve. My only disappointment of the day was the Interbreed as both the Shorthorn and Ayrshire were very close to win but neither did, finishing behind a lesser Holstein. R Boote

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Westmoreland County Show 12th September 2013 | Judge: Edward Crank Maiden Heifer under 18 months on Show Day 1st Mossrigg Barrington Iris JM Fisher 2nd Pewter House Nettie 10th J & M Kelsall 3rd Winbrook Vl 150 Messrs G A & D W Dent 4th Pewter House Anne 10th J & M Kelsall Heifer in calf under 3 years old on Show Day 1st Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9th JM Fisher 2nd Pewter House Avril 3rd J & M Kelsall Heifer in milk to have calved under 3 years of age on Show Day 1st Strickley Lily 15th Messrs Robinson 2nd Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5 Messrs G A & D W Dent 3rd Strickley Goldie 210 Messrs Robinson Cow in calf NF Winbrook Vl 114

Messrs G A & D W Dent

Cow in milk having calved twice 1st Winbrook Peeress Rose 12 Messrs G A & D W Dent 2nd Pewter House Nettie 6th J & M Kelsall Cow in milk having calved 3 or more times 1st Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th JM Fisher 2nd Winbrook Peeress Rose Messrs G A & D W Dent 3rd Strickley Lily 13th Messrs Robinson 4th Strickley Goldie 198th Messrs Robinson

Maiden Heifer I led off this class with Mossrigg Barrington Iris from JM Fisher, for her overall dairyness throughout. I placed Penterhouse Nettle 10 second ,as more of a traditional type, but showing great promises underneath. My heifer in third was a sweet younger calf, very well shown by 7 year old handler Callum.In Calf Heifer There were only two exhibits in this class. I placed Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9 from Mr Fisher, first for her style depth and dairy quality throughout. The heifer in second was Penterhouse Avril 3rd from J & M Kelsall, a traditional type with a great future. In Milk Heifer In first place was Strickley Lily 15 from the Robinson family, she had great width and stylish deep dairy quality. In second place was a tremendous heifer Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5 from Dents. She did not have quite the stature of my first heifer but was carrying a fantastic udder , winning her best overall udder in the championship today. In third place was Strickley Goldie 210 similar in type to my first heifer but on the day my first two had the edge. Junior Cow

Best Group of 3 animals 1st Messrs Robinson 2nd Messrs G A & D W Dent 3rd J & M Kelsall

First place went to Winbrook Peerless Rose showing overall dairyness, stretch and bone quality this placed Pewterhouse Nettie 6 a traditional good young cow just carrying more condition on the day.

Challenge Cup (C4) - Champion Shorthorn Female

Cow In Milk

Champion: Marleycote Barrington Iris 15th JM Fisher

I placed Marleycote Barrington Iris 15, first as she had style, width, depth bone quality and travelled well over the ground. In second place was Winbrook Peeress Rose, this tremendous 8th calver with well attached udder and excellent legs and feet. In third was Strickley Lily 13 she is a tall dairy, stretchy cow. Just found two other exceptional cows on the day.

Reserve: Strickley Lily 15th

Messrs Robinson

Best Exhibitor Bred: Strickley Lily 15th

Messrs Robinson

Best Udder: Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5 Messrs G A & D W Dent Junior Champion:

Strickley Lily 15th

Messrs Robinson

Reserve Junior Champion: Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5 Messrs G A & D W Dent Memorial Trophy (C3) - Best Group of Three:

Messrs Robinson

Judges Report: Between Combining and bailing I was delighted to have the opportunity to judge Westmorland Show. I was overwhelmed by the quality of the cattle that were put before me.

Champion: My overall Champion was Marleycote Barrington Iris 15 from JM Fisher Reserve: Stickley Lily 15th from Messrs Robinson Hon mention: Winbrook Foggathorpe Lass 5 also winning best udder ! from Messrs GA & DW Dent I would like to thank Westmorland Show for their excellent hospitality my wife and I received from the moment we arrived on the Wednesday evening for the pre show reception ( a very enjoyable evening) to the moment we departed late Thursday afternoon. Edward Crank

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Tullamore Show 11th August 2013 | Judge: Stephen Girven Heifer born in 2013 1st Ballinacregg Jennie Deans 23 | LLandovery Prides Prophet John Fox 2nd Ballytrain Fanny 11 | Kian James Lambe 3rd Ballytrain Cressida 31 | Treeton Pimp James Lambe 4th Monasteroris Songstress 5 | Canwell Triston Michael & Ann-Marie Manley 5th Kilrish Fanny 3 Kenny Smyth 6th Ballinacregg Bluebell 10 | Rantonhall Joiner John Fox AIB National Livestock Show Dairy Shorthorn Young Handler Of The Year 2013 1st Ciara Fox 2nd James Lambe 3rd Sam Carter 4th Ben Carter Heifer Born in 2012 1st Ballytrain Rose 92 | Rodway Max James Lambe 2nd Monasterois Posie 7 | Mapleton Mr JP Michael & Ann-Marie Manley 3rd Ballytrain Princess 37 | GMC Logic James Lambe 4th Kilrish Fanny 2 Kerry Smyth 5th Ballyshore Cressidon 14 | Ballytrain Stormer Michael & Ann-Marie Manley

2012 Born Heifer

Cow In Milk 1st Ransboro Primrose 46 | Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper Glenn Carter 2nd Ransboro Bell | Vinra Frostted Glenn Carter 3rd Milkhill Waterloo Rose 8 | Lumville Convoy Red Roger McCarthy 4th Ransboro Sabino | Orchardhome Lord Walton 3 Glenn Carter 5th Ballytrain Julia | Kingsdale Libbys Rebel James Lambe Group of Three 1st Glenn Carter Champion: Ransboro Primrose 46 | Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper Glenn Carter

AIB National Livestock Show Young Handler Of The Year 2013 1st Ballytrain Primrose 23 | Rodway Max James Lambe 2nd Ransboro Eva | Ballyshane Rebel Glenn Carter 3rd Karen Fox Heifer In Calf 1st Monasterois Jenny Deans 17 | Panorama Aramis Michael & Ann-Marie Manley 2nd Ballytrain Vi 2 | Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper James lambe 3rd Rodway Claribel 41 | Winbrook Marmaduke Glenn Carter 4th Ballytrain Princess 37 | GMC Logic James lambe

Heifer In Milk

Heifer In Milk 1st Ransboro Blossom 32 | Leipo Red Glenn Carter 2nd Ballytrain Jennie Deans 14 | Vinra Frost Ted James Lambe 3rd Ballytrain Venture Leader 2 | Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper James Lambe 4th Milkhill Waterloo Rose 11 | Rantonhall Joiner Roger McCarthy Junior Cow Calved 2/3 Times 1st Ransboro Waterloo Rose 28 | Pennygate Fynbar Glenn Carter 2nd Rodway Red Rose 38 | Llandovery Jinnys Empire James Lambe 3rd Milkhill Waterloo Rose 8 | Lumville Convoy Red Roger McCarthy 4th Ransboro Waterloo 27 | Maxton Graduate Glenn Carter 5th Ballytrain Violet 6 | Goldmine Ebrose Stetson James Lambe

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UK Dairy EXPO 8-9th March 2013 Judge: Bruce Mode, from Ontario Canada MAIDEN HEIFER (Born in 2012) 1st Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 9th JM & J Fisher 2nd Marleycote Petal 125th GG Baynes & Son 3rd Churchroyd Gentle 92nd IRG Collins & Partners 4th Shaunlea Geri 2nd Shaun Dixon 5th Mossrigg Barrington Iris JM & J Fisher 6th Kidstones Pansy A Wilkes 7th Lisnamulligan Fairy 14th B Lawson & Sons IN-CALF HEIFER (BORN IN 2011) 1st Marleycote Songstess 17th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Kidstones Lady Marigold 5th A Wilkes 3rd Churchroyd Peggy 17th IRG Collins & Partners 4th Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 2nd B Lawson & Sons 5th Sunrise Reflection Marcia JM & J Fisher 6th Churchroyd Gentle 88th Martin Jackson

Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31st by GG Baynes & Son

Junior Champion: Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe JM & J Fisher Reserve Junior Champion: Marleycote Songstress 17 GG Baynes & Son Special Awards: Premier Sire of the Junior Show: Marleycote Thunder & Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette 2YR OLD (1/3/11 - 28/2/10) 1st Marleycote Princess Jill 31st GG Baynes & Son 2nd Dee Autumn 8th D & E Price-Jones 3rd Churchroyd Peggy 16th IRG Collins & Partners 4th Marleycote Olive 16th GG Baynes & Son 5th Irthingvale Lje Empress Martin Jackson

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Kirkelvington 17th by IRG Collins & Partners

3YR OLD (1/3/10 - 2/2/09) 1st Marleycote Petal 114th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Marleycote Songstress 13th GG Baynes & Son SENIOR COW (Born prior 1/3/09) 1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 17th IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31st IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Marleycote Princess Jill 26th GG Baynes & Son 4th Marleycote Petal 108th GG Baynes & Son Best Udder of Show: Marleycote Princess Jill 31st GG Baynes & Son Champion: Marleycote Princess Jill 31st GG Baynes & Son Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Kirkelvington 17th IRG Collins & Partners

Junior Champion: Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe by JM & J Fisher

Premier Breeder Award: GG Baynes & Son Premier Exhibitor Award: GG Baynes & Son Premier Sire of the Senior Show: KC Roses Chatter Red & Marleycote Rampage

Reserve Junior Champion: Marleycote Songstress 17 by GG Baynes & Son

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National All Breeds Calf Show - 5/6th October 2013

Interbreed Coloured Handling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Judge: Ricky Barrett Junior Handlers 12 yrs and under Class 1A 6th Thomas Morgan 10th George Oultram 15th Anna Crank Class 1B 1st Robert Crank 4th Hannah Morgan Intermediate Handlers 13-15 4th Lucy Morgan 22nd Abilgail Fisher 23rd Eleanor Fisher Senior Handlers 16-20 9th Felicity Coates 15th Emily Fisher

Champion: Breckney Ruth 7 - P & CA Harrison

Mature Handlers 21-26 12th Cerys Crank Champion Shorthorn Handler: Lucy Morgan Reserve Champion Shorthorn Handler: Felicity Coates Honourable Mention Shorthorn Handler: Emily Fisher Calves | Judge: Neil Madeley Born After 1st March 2013 1st Churchroyd Gentle 94 | Attwell Atom JA & WA Young 2nd Shaunlea Geri 3 | Middle Emeralds Supreme GG Baynes & Son 3rd Churchroyd Lilian 20 | Churchroyd Goldmine IRG Collins & Partners Born 1st Dec2012 - Feb 28th 2013 1st Breckney Ruth 7 | Drisgol Madonnas Prince P & CA Harrison 2nd Boothdale Lady Laura 11 | Strickley True Perfection Reserve: Morwood Rueben Tiny - RST & SA Morgan E Crank Honourable Mention Calf: 3rd Morwood Prince Claribel | Rodway Prince Tabley Empire Lady RST & SA Morgan Born 1st Sept - 30th Nov 2012 1st Tabley Empire Lady | Llandovery Jinnys Empire E Whittaker 2nd Brinsbury Molly 6 | Llandovery Verbs Viscount Chichester College 3rd Marleycote Daffodil 19 | Kayl Outback GG Baynes & Son Born 1st May â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31st Aug 2012 1st Morwood Rueben Tiny | Rodway Rueben RST & SA Morgan 2nd Earlsgift Jessie 2 | Strickley True Perfection E Crank 3rd Dee Wildqueen 21 | Wilsbro Red Razzle D & E Price Jones Born 1st Jan - 30th April 2012 1st Churchroyd Gentle 92 | Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Churchroyd Telluria Flower 8 | Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Churchroyd Amanda Red 10 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners Champion Calf: Breckney Ruth 7 | Drisgol Madonnas Prince - P&CA Harrison Reserve Champion Calf: Morwood Rueben Tiny | Rodway Rueben - RST & SA Morgan Honourable Mention Calf: Tabley Empire Lady | Llandovery Jinnys Empire - E Whittaker

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Judges Report: For the first time since the inception of the All Britain All Breeds calf show I was unable to exhibit. I was therefore delighted to be invited to judge instead. The numbers were down but there was no lack of quality placing at the strongest end in most classes caused me more thought than placing the winners. The first class of 5 baby calves was no exception being very uniform throughout. The first calf however the advantage of being a little more mature with more depth of body and spring of rib over the second heifer. Who in turn had a little more balance and strength over the heifer in third. Unfortunately the Stoneleigh buildings can be very cold

when empty and some of the calves were feeling the cold and did not look at their best. Next were 10 December to February calves came in, the temperature had actually risen however the 1st heifer was an easy winner with that wow factor. She was alert, high head carriage and just looked at me. A balanced heifer with the dairy strength that I was looking for. The second heifer similar in style and dairy strength had the advantage over the third with balance and just a little better locomotion. Surprisingly only 5 Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;November calves led off by a super balanced very stylish calf with excellent legs and locomotion. Just giving her the advantage over the tail head setting of the second calf. I really admired this second calf for her tremendous hard top line strength of body and rib and gave her advantage over the 3rd calf for her longer head clean throat and neck. Seven May-August calves probably the most head scratching class of the day. 1st Heifer had the advantage for her style, dairy strength, depth of body with excellent locomotion and balance. I was told afterwards that she had a big sister on the front because she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;being naughtyâ&#x20AC;? which gave her the advantage over the smallest calf in the class in second. I placed 2 over 3 because of her overall balance and better leg set and locomotion. Such was the quality down the line that I thought in pervious show the heifer in 5th would have been another winner but I could not put her any higher. The Last Class of 10 January-April heifers can often be an easier class to judge but not on this occasion. A leading breeder was of the opinion that a case could be made for any of the first four to be the winner. However I led off with a big balanced stylish heifer who had the advantage over the second with her better tail head and rump structure and better from behind over the second heifer. I admired her depth of body and spring of rib and overall balance and style over he 3rd heifer who was one of the smallest in the class she had the advantage over the very tall dairy heifer in 4th and 5th in her dairy strength and overall balance and excellent leg set and locomotion.

Champion Handler Lucy Morgan

The champion of the day was the winner of the second class her style and dairy strength gave the advantage over the May-August calf whose extra width and her harder topline gave her the advantage over the SeptemberNovember calf in honourable mention. Finally I would like to congratulate all the exhibitors for putting on an excellent show of calves. I would also like to thank the Coloured breeds committee for inviting me to judge and not to forget my stewards Gwyn daff James who put all the calves in age order and Mary Collins my ring stewards who always makes the judges jobs easier with her efficiency.

It then came to the championship class in the big ring I was delighted with the 10 calves in the ring. They were a real credit to the breed and their breeders.

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Bath & West Dairy Show - 1st / 2nd October 2013 | Judge: Mrs L Davies Cow or Heifer in calf (4 forward) 1st Cargenwen Fillpail 12 Mr JT Rowe 2nd Cargenwen Fillpail 24 Mr JT Rowe 3rd Churchroyd Kirklevington 17 IRG Collins & Partners Heifer in Milk (4 forward) 1st Churchroyd Gentle 87 2nd Elkington Barrington 31 3rd Abington Princess 15

IRG Collins & Partners WH & SJ Rawlins WH & SJ Rawlins

Junior Cow (6 forward) 1st Westonia Gay Lass 5 R Stockton & R Morgan 2nd Churchroyd Peggy 15 IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Goodwick Strawberry Cream 16 KJ Osbourne & Sons Intermediate Cow (3 forward) 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31 IRG Collins & Partners

Champion: Westonia Gay Lass 5 from R Stockton & R Morgan

Intermediate Cow (3 forward) 2nd Rodway Mia 3rd Attwoods Rosebud 3

RST & SA Morgan Garratt & Mannerings

Senior Cow (2 forward) 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Goodwick Handsome 2 KJ Osbourne & Sons Pairs (2 forward) 1st KJ Osborne & Sons 2nd IRG Collins & Partners 3rd WH & SJ Rawlins Champion: Westonia Gay Lass 5

R Stockton & R Morgan

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31 IRG Collins & Partners

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 31 from IRG Collins & Partners

Welsh Dairy Show - 15th October 2013 | Judge: David Winnington Cow in Milk 1st Gelli Rebel Duchess 2nd Drisgol Dina 62

IL & E Harries SVB & EA Thomas

Heifer in Milk 1st Elkington Amber Princess 13 Ms EAE & JS Davies 2nd Drisgol Church Daisy SVB & EA Thomas Champion Exhibitor Bred & Champion Heifer: Elkington Amber Princess 13 Ms EAE & JS Davies Cow in Milk with 2 calf 1st Gelli Win Jill 2nd

IL & E Harries

Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf 1st Drisgol Daisy 125

SVB & EA Thomas

Senior Cow in Milk 1st Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe IL & E Harries Group of Three 1st IL & E Harries 2nd SVB & EA Thomas Champion Exhibitor Bred: Drisgol Daisy 125 Champion: Drisgol Daisy 125 Reserve Champion: Gelli Rebel Duchess

Champion: Drisgol Daisy 125 from SVB & EA Thomas

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Judges Report: A picturesque trip through the beautiful countryside of Wales preceded my judging at the Welsh Dairy Show on the United Counties Showground, just outside the town of Carmarthen. My Father, head navigator and company for the trip and I were treated like kings, being first put up in an excellent Bed and Breakfast in the town and then being well looked after throughout our time at the show. A BIG thank you to the organisers. The cattle before me were a credit to our breed and the show persons who exhibited them. My first placed in milk heifer was a very correct young light roan, shown with a lot of style and character. Very correct throughout, it was her youthfulness, having a tight well attached udder with well placed teats that gave her the advantage of my taller, more mature second placed heifer. This heifer showed good openness and depth of rib and a very useful udder. The incalf cows were headed by an outstanding mature red cow which was close at calving, a big cow having great dairy strength, deep open rib and walking freely on excellent legs and feet. Also a wonderful well attached udder with height and depth in her rear along with neat well placed teats. This size, capacity and power gave her the advantage over a very correct second, a cow having quality and balance throughout and the making of a excellent udder. The young cow in milk was a very tall angular second calver, lots of stretch and very good udder, deserving of her first place. Top cow in the intermediate class was outstanding and on entering the ring had a real superior presence about her,

Reserve Champion: Gelli Rebel Duchess from IL & E Harries

she exuded excellence, being beautifully balanced with great size, drop of rib and a good hard top line. With beautiful dairy quality of bone, she tracked well and had a great hold of her udder considering she was obviously giving a very large amount of milk. High and wide in her rear udder with teats placed just right, she was a credit to her breeder and owner. The mature in milk cow, an obvious powerhouse of a milker, showed dairy quality and strength wearing very well and her locomotion around the ring was another attribute. I had no hesitation to put the intermediate cow my Champion of the breed. From the moment she stepped into the ring, she was going to own that title and went on to be a highly admired and successful representative of the breed in the following judging of the Interbreed Championship Class. My reserve Champion was the incalf cow that I had admired earlier. This outstanding cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent qualities in all areas and lack of any faults had to give her the advantage over the other class winners. My congratulations go to all the exhibitors for presenting such amazing examples of our breed. shorthorn

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North East All Breeds Dairy Calf Show 1st September 2013 | Judge: R Kite Calf Born after 01/03/13 (7 entries) 1st Churchroyd Strawberry 8 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Shaunlea Geri 3 | Middle Emeralds Supreme S Dixon 3rd Churchroyd Nicola 13 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners Calf born between 01/12/12 and 28/02/13 (7 entries) 1st Churchroyd Heather 69 | Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Churchroyd Heather 71 ET | Ladino Park Talent IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Marleycote Petal 127 | Marleycote Blizard S Dixon Calf born between 01/09/12 and 30/11/12 (4 entries) 1st Hutchinwood Lido Sweetrose 23 | Nixos Lido G & PS Fleetwood 2nd Bilbro Flora Gwynne 9 | Bilbro Jacko M Jackson 3rd Churchroyd Lilian 19 | Churchroyd Pluto IRG Collins & Partners Calf born between 01/05/12 and 31/08/12 (6 entries) 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 | Attwell Atom IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 15 | Nejay Amazon AE Wilkes 3rd Kidstones Heather 4 | Drisgol Madonnas Prince AE Wilkes Calf born between 01/01/12 and 30/04/12 (6 entries) 1st Shaunlea Geri | Wilsbro Red Razzle S Dixon 2nd Churchroyd Amanda Red 9 | Churchroyd Pluto IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Churchroyd Amanda Red 10 | Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners Champion Calf: Churchroyd Heather 69 Reserve Champion Calf: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41 Honourable Mention Calf: Shaunlea Geri Champion Shorthorn Handler: Emily Fisher Reserve Champion Handler: Harry Collins Overall Interbreed Points Trophy: IRG Collins & Partners

Judges Report: It was a great privilege to be asked to judge the North East Calf Show, with a high number of shorthorn calves on show. The first class of calves was full of animals with great potential. Leading the way in first place was Churchroyd Strawberry 8th sired by Lucky, having style, ring presence and great locomotion. Not far behind her was my second placed calf Shaunlea Geri 3rd by supreme, with her super dairy frame and open rib. The clean flat bone of this calf gave her the advantage over the third placed calf, Churchroyd Nicola 13th by Lucky. Her overall size and length got her into third spot. The second class was full of great calves. The winner of 126

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this class w a s Churchroyd Heather 69th by Nejay Prince 4th. An easy winner for me as she walked like a dream, Interbreed points trophy for Harry & Molly Collins displaying style, length, presence good head carriage and locomotion. My second and third placed calves were very close but Churhroyd Heather 71st by Talent handled her rear legs more smoothly than the calf in third, Marleycote Petal 127th by Blizzard. She had good length and was deep bodied. Class three headed off with Hutchinwood Lido Sweetrose 23rd by Nixs Lido. She was an easy winner in her class showing more openness of rib, size and width being silky to the touch over the second placed calf. Bilbro Flora Gwynne 9th by Jacko. Her length of body and dairy strength just helped her over the calf in third place, Churchroyd Lilian 19th by Pluto. She had good width and depth of body to her, showing great potential. The fourth class was a little more open with different types of calf on show. Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41st by Atom paraded with style and it was to her advantage having super feet and legs, balance through the rump, length and head carriage ontop of sharp dairy shoulders, that I placed her in top spot. The calf in second, Kidstones Lady Laura 15th by Amazon had very good overall balance but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match my winner for size. Kidstones Heather 4th by Madonnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prince had a sweet dairy head and frame but just lacked the locomotion of that of the first and second placed calves. The winner of the fifth class, Shaunlea Geri by Razzle was clean in the thigh and her overall style placed her above Churchroryd Amanda Red 9th by Pluto, She had more size, length and very few faults over the third placed calf Churchroyd Amanda Red 10th by Lucky. It was now championship time, with ten calves on parade. My overall winner of the day was the young calf Churchroyd Heather 69th. She had ring presence, style, length of body, width, and her depth overall gave her the nod over my reserve champion, Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 41st just lacking the depth of rear rib but her handling of her feet and legs gave her great advantage over the tall dairy calf in Honourable Mention, Shaunlea Geri. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the exhibitors for turning out a fantastic show of calves and thank all those involved. I had a great day judging and would like to thank the steward Mary Collins for all her help. Rob Kite

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