Dairy Shorthorn Journal 2019 by alan peedle

Dairy Breed of the Future: native breed, natural grazers

The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland Contents: Council and Staff Members 3 Breed Secretary Report 5 President’s Message 7 ‘N’ is the Year letter for 2019 7 Field Officer Report 8 Obituaries 9 New Members and Prefixes 11 Winners of Gold Cup Year Ends 2017 13 Winners of Diploma Awards Year Ends 2017 13 Star Brood Cows 14 Milk Yield Certificates 2018 15 Type Classification Results 17 Young Member Profiles - Tom Malkin 22 Young Member Profiles - Nyomi Band 23 National Young Stars 24 National All Britain All Breeds Calf Show 26 Young Members Weekend 28 Showmanship is a gift 29 Farm Profiles 31 2018 AGM & Judging Day 32 All Britain Shorthorn Photographic Competition Results 35 North West Association 40 North Midlands Association 44 South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns 49 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association 51 International Photographic Competition 2017 57 Update from Canada 59 Wainwright’s Wanderings 2017 60 An English Girl in New Zealand 62 A US perspective 64 Blooming Marvellous Dream Debut 66 Broadlane Beginnings 31st October 1979 71 National Show Champion 2018 - Dee Lady Hermione 8th 73 Greg & Marcia Clark on Tour 74 Open Shorthorns 78 Shorthorn Nostalgia 79 Shorthorn Sires UK Update 79 Penrith Dairy Shorthorn Sale 80 Beeston Show & Sale June 81 Beeston Show & Sale October 82 Penrith Dairy Shorthorn Sale November 82 Penrith Show & Sale August 83 Shorthorn Sizzle at Leek, Leek Auctions - Dairy Shorthorn August Sale 84 Strickley Shorthorn’s Dance with Delight at Beeston Topping at 2300Gns 86 Dairy Shows 2018 86 Membership Fees, Merchandise, Newsletter and Website page 120

Advertisers: Amber Herd 12 Appleberry Herd 16 Ballytrain Dairy Shorthorns

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Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society

Blue Merle 47 Boothdale Dairy Shorthorns

Brookside Herd 85 Canadian Milking Shorthorns

CIS 80 Churchroyd Herd 6 Clippaholics 119 Cotonhall Shorthorns

Drisgol Dairy Shorthorns

The Dunham Herd

Hassall Brothers 119 Farmers Guardian BC For Farmers 100 Irthingelt Dairy Shorthorns

Jane Steel 120 Leek Auctions 119 Livestock Supplies Limited

Marleycote Dairy Shorthorns

Mancetter Herd 4 Mooriggs Shorthorns 93 Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme

Nordic Star 44 North Midlands Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders 42-43 North West Regional Association

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NW Resources 88 Oxton Organic Dairy Shorthorns

Penrith Farmer’s Mart

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Pure Bred Shorthorn Breeders

Shorthorn Sires UK

IBC

Rantonall Herd 77 Rodway Dairy Shorthorns

Strickley Shorthorns

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeder’s Association 50 South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

Tobarn Dairy Shorthorns

IFC

Westonia Gay Lass 5th - R Stockton & RST & SA Morgan 21 Young Members 65

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Seimon, Eleanor, Sion & Hanna

rysgolgoch, Llwyndrain, Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire, SA35 0AT 01239698240 -

drysgolgoch@btconnect.com

Society Patron: HRH The Princess Royal

Council Members 2018 Region 1 - Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Yorkshire and Humberside

DH Craig: 01388 577297 | tori_bowman80@yahoo.co.uk

I Collins: 07761965493 | irgcollins@gmail.com

Society Staff Members â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who to contact and for whatâ&#x20AC;? President: Seimon Thomas tel: 07787 563242

Region 2 - Cumbria, Lancashire and Isle of Man Vacancy Vacancy

e: drysgolgoch@btconnect.com

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

Breed Secretary:

tel: 07762 614768

Ros Rimmer

DG Wainwright: 07968 757956 | george.wainwright@live.co.uk Rob Kite: 07834 360755 | rkitecotonhall@hotmail.co.uk

e: breedsecretary@shorthorn.co.uk

Region 4 - Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Gt London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Claire Ward Society Administration & Shorthorn Sires UK

J Fisher: 01623 860764 | jonathanr.fisher@hotmail.co.uk J Wyatt: 01953 498221 | office@pearnwyatt.freeserve.co.uk

tel: 02476 696 549

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

e: claire@shorthorn.co.uk

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

Graham Bell

Region 6 - Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Devon and Cornwall

Field Officer

tel: 07828 483995

S Slade: 01769 580087 | zen108337@zen.co.uk H Rawlins: 01980 652701 | henryrawlins@btinternet.com

grahambellwithshorthorns@hotmail.co.uk

Region 7 - Scotland Vacancy Vacancy

Rachael Madeley Publicity

Region 8 - Ulster, Donegal and Monaghan

tel: 07855 138810

Vacancy Vacancy

e: rachael_madeley@hotmail.com

Region 9 - Munster, Leinster, Connaught with Cavan Vacancy Vacancy Past Presidents

J Robinson: 01539 722294 | james.michelle2@sky.com N Madeley: 01746 785571 | neil.madeley@btopenworld.com A Whittle: 01823 400910 | houndsmoorfarm@outlook.com G Madeley: 01952541211 | rodwayshorthorns@gmail.com

Special Members W Young: 07785 971614 | youngj-w@supanet.com S Royle: 0161 928 7600 | stuartroyle@hotmail.co.uk S Thomas: 01239 698240 | drysgolgoch@btconnect.com D Winnington: 01785824402 | davidlovesdebbie@live.com Rob Morgan: 07870 139901 | katie.morgan37@yahoo.co.uk Vacancy Vacancy Co-opted Member

E Crank: 07779 109 504 | edwardcrank1@gmail.com

Shorthorn Society Core hours: 9.30 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2LG tel: 02476 696 549

fax: 02476 696 729

email:

claire@shorthorn.co.uk

website:

www.shorthorn.co.uk shorthorn

Rantonall Wild Daisy 3rd and her Henshallbrook Premier Sired Heifer Calf

Kenprest Millicent 24th EX 90 & her latest heifer calf

Mancetter Baronet

The herd is comprised of the following families - Duchess, Waterloo Rose, Kirklevington, Margaret Foggathorpe, Darlington Cran, Burrows, Dubbie, Wild Queen, Wild Daisy, Veracity & Lady Hermione

Mr & Mrs A. G. Rothen

White Gate Farm, Quarry Lane, Mancetter, Warwickshire, CV9 2RB

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Breed Secretary Report Wow where did 2018 go? I cannot believe it has been a year since I wrote my first Breed Secretary Report. I would like to thank you all for supporting me in my role as your part time Breed Secretary, I continue to learn on the job and my knowledge of the breed continues to grow I appreciate everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patience in explaining things to me.

HQ News: semen continues to grow and this will be a market to concentrate on in the coming months and years. Grazing and organic systems continue to look at the cross breeding advantages and I believe the Shorthorn Breed has a lot to offer these systems. Graham Bell continues to develop his role as field officer his knowledge and experience and passion for the Shorthorn Breed is a great asset to the society, which has generated a number of good leads from the shows during the year to build on. The link with Morrisons beef scheme continues into 2019.

In the office in 2018 we have updated the account software program to make it more efficient, it was a big project but is now up and running well. Registrations remain on a par to last year, Claire and I have been working with software providers to enable us to offer paperless registrations as from the 1st January 2019, this will reduce costs for both the society and the members and make the whole registration process a lot more efficient. We will continue to look at ways of reducing costs and making systems more efficient for the benefit of the society. Due to the office lease coming to an end we will be moving to smaller premises still on the Stoneleigh site during 2019. A big thank you to Claire who The Dairy Industry has seen a more settled year in 2018 keeps the office ticking over and supports me so well; we in regard to milk prices, the very dry summer and lack of have shared and learnt and lot in the last year. forage may make this coming winter a bit more costly than normal for many. If the UK can stabilise production hopefully This was my first year of going to some of the main shows prices will remain stable, the natural instinct for farmers is and what lovely atmosphere I experienced at all of them, the to produce more litres, and as we know if production begins amount of hard work and dedication that goes into showing to increase significantly the prices will drop. the cows is phenomenal. Obviously TB continues to affect entries. I would personally like to thank all exhibitors that The uncertainty of Brexit continues and how future dairy markets will pan out, is unknown. The NFU are looking to take the time and effort to show our breed, without you we bring in the new Livestock Information Service in during would have no shop window for the breed. Shows have been 2019, this will involve cattle being tagged with EID tags with a great way to make new contacts and continue to get to the aim to reduce paperwork and log more digital information know the members; I look forward to seeing you all again about individual animals that will be easily accessible. next year. Thank you to the members who have helped setting up and taking down of the stand and transporting to 2019. This will see the Shorthorn World Conference take place in Australia, then the next conference will be in 2022. different shows, to help keep costs down. This will be the bi-centenary of the Coates Herd Book the I was lucky enough to be in the area when National Young oldest herd book in the world and the conference will be Stars was taking place in Malvern and spent the day held here in the UK. We are currently looking at forming watching our two dairy teams compete, they were a credit a committee to organise this conference, if any of you are to our society and all their hard work paid off by being interested in being involved with this please let me know, we already have commitment of a significant amount of placed 1st and 3rd. Unfortunately I was unable to attend this sponsorship, to help us proceed with the organisation, it years All Britain All Breed Calf show but closely followed it would be good to get youngsters involved. on Facebook courtesy of Rachael Madeley, Rachael must be the most prompt and efficient social media correspondent As I said last year Genomics continues to be the buzz word to post breed results from shows and events onto Facebook, in the dairy industry and as a Society we really need to work on building up a reference population, to create a good and we appreciate the effort she puts into it. Well done to database to enable us to promote the breeds attributes. all of our young members for the effort you put in and the Please can I encourage the membership to help us with this parents who support them. Please note: The Young Members by providing hair samples from bulls, speak to the office for Weekend in 2019 will be part of the AGM weekend and we more information. look forward to a lot young members joining us for a fun and Along with the team of Claire, Graham and Rachael I would fact filled weekend. like to thank all the Council and Committee Members who It has recently been decided by Council that the Society take time out to attend regular committee meetings, it is Show & Sales will no longer be held in Beeston and that a big commitment for all having to take days away from there is no longer a need for an official auctioneer. The running their day to day businesses to attend. It is all done Show & Sales will now be held in three venues during the on a voluntary basis at their own cost, thank you all for the continued support and representation of the membership, year, Market Drayton in June, Penrith in August and Leek as with all organisations we cannot keep 100% of the in October. I would like to thank Gwyn Williams of Wright membership happy 100% of the time but we try our best. Marshall for all he has done for the society over the years The aim must be to do what is best for the breed and the and wish him well for the future. society. After a year of very few new sires coming onto the Shorthorn Ros Rimmer Sires UK books due to various reasons, we are pleased to have new bulls to offer to members, the demand for sexed shorthorn

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message It is very coincidental that 2019 will be the end of a chapter. In 1980 my late father LVB Thomas opened the new Shorthorn Society office with Princess Anne. The lease now comes to an end and we will relocate to a new site at Stoneleigh. The Industry has changed over the 40 years where the call for cheaper food from retail and public has driven the price of agricultural produce throughout the industry, in that farms have to be more efficient and keeping a close eye on costs, whatever system they decide to manage their herds. It is evident that the Dairy Shorthorn cow is a valued attribute to providing a future for family farms and larger systems. It is with hope and relief that by the time we read the journal an agreement will have been reached on the future of our trade with the rest of the World. It is very important we have the correct people to drive our marketing sector forward, where competition from cheaper imports has to be extinguished and being only 65% self-sufficient in dairy products in the UK we have to fill the void with intelligent and innovative marketing of the quality produce we have available. As a Shorthorn breeder and President I am excited of the future of the Society, with Shorthorn Sires UK finding new bulls for semen collection and more bulls coming forward for Genomic evaluation. Not to mention our relationship with Morrisons, and the first calves from Podehole Dominator taken on by Buitelaar to rearing units in Yorkshire is a great step to getting Shorthorn Beef on the shelves of Morrisons. They are also wishing to support and promote the Shorthorn World Conference in 2022 which is a great asset and we are grateful to them for the continued support of our breed going forward. Morrisons are great ambassadors for UK agriculture and we respect their beliefs.

The breed has developed significantly over the years and breeders have done a marvellous job in promoting at show level where the interbreed honours have had Shorthorn animals at the top standing their own against all breeds. The recent calf show at Peterborough was full of aspiring young handlers and quality young stock which were a pleasure to admire. We also must remember the hard work the breeders and farmers do to manage the shorthorn cow to make her available at sales for people outside the breed to have a taste of the benefits this cow can be to their systems. There has been many semen straws used on crossbred herds and commercial black and white herds recently, we hope they will see for themselves soon why they are becoming an asset to any business. May I thank the family Eleanor, Sion, Hanna and all the staff for allowing me to be President and run the farm while I am away. We would also like to thank Ros, Claire, Rachael and Graham for their hard work over the past year, we have great team at the helm and with the continued support of the breeders and members we can be re assured that the future is bright, the future is roan. Seimon V.B.Thomas

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Field Officer Report We are living through turbulent times both politically and in terms of extreme weather which will test the most resilient of businesses. Powerful lobby groups are able to exert pressures and agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in influencing climate change is being put in the spotlight. Going forward â&#x20AC;&#x153;sustainabilityâ&#x20AC;? will be the watch word and in that respect we are fortunate that our breed can perform under a range of conditions and produce milk and beef economically without recourse to expensive inputs. I have attended shows the length and breadth of the country and have nothing but admiration for those that fly the flag for the shorthorn breed at these events. There is a huge commitment in time and energy not to mention cost to exhibit cattle at shows but it really does highlight the merits of our breed to the general farming public. We are fortunate to retain a strong culture of showing in the shorthorn breed and there are many opportunities at local, county and national shows to promote what we have to offer.

It has been great to see our breed be so competitive in interbreed competitions at the very highest level and this is certainly attracting attention of exhibitors of other dairy breeds. We cannot maintain a society presence at every show but I would ask all members to inform myself or the office of leads that need to be followed up with any interested parties whether that is new memberships or semen sales or animal registrations. Shorthorn sires continues to offer a wide range of Dairy and Beef shorthorn bulls that meet the most diverse needs of our customer base. Some new and exciting bulls are available with more in the pipeline for 2019. Availability of sexed semen has been somewhat problematic this year but we have managed to secure a limited supply from Australia and hopefully there will be a new UK bred bull available in the coming year. Finally I have just returned from the National calf show at Peterborough where our young members put on a fantastic show of high quality cattle. Our youth are our most important resource and we must continually strive to involve them in the development and promotion of our breed. The interest and the enthusiasm is there we must ensure we continue to nurture it. Graham Bell

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great-grandsons Isaac and Oscar Broadbent, Devon; brother Christopher, Kendal; and sister Muriel Bainbridge, Kirkby Stephen. The funeral service was held at the Centenary Methodist Chapel, Kirkby Stephen, followed by a private family burial in the town’s cemetery. His family thanked those who expressed their sympathy and gave donations, which were divided between Dementia UK and Kirkby Stephen Medical Fund.

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THE death occurred at Nether Place Nursing Home, Keswick, of noted Dairy Shorthorn cattle breeder George Alderson Dent, formerly of Winton, aged 98. One of the six children of the late Mary and George William Dent, he was born and raised at Bleathgill, Stainmore. He had three brothers, Arthur, Christopher and William, and two sisters, Joyce and Muriel. He attended Stainmore Primary School, which he left at the age of 14 to work on his father’s farm alongside his three brothers. The family subsequently moved to Brook Farm, Nateby, where the Brook Dairy Shorthorn herd was established. George joined the Army as a volunteer in 1939 and went on to serve across Europe, including at the D-Day landings, and also as far afield as Egypt. After leaving the Army in 1946, he continued to work alongside his family, who by that time had moved to Wharton Hall. The Brook herd continued to prosper there and gained a worldwide reputation — its bulls were exported as far afield as New Zealand, and many prizes were gained in the show ring. It was in 1951 that George married Ella Harker, and the couple went on to have a daughter, Jo, and son, David. In 1961 the family moved to Winton House, Winton, where George started the highly successful Winbrook herd, which continues to this day under the care of David. George judged at most of the major agricultural shows across the country, including the Royal, and was for many years a member of the Dairy Shorthorn Council. As an exhibitor he attended many Cumbrian shows, and the Great Yorkshire, winning numerous championships. He exhibited at the Royal Show, taking the male championship in the Dairy Shorthorn section in 1981. He was also a keen member of the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association. George enjoyed living in Winton and was always happy to help with local events and serve on village committees. He is survived by his wife Ella; daughter and son-in-law Jo and Stuart Pritchard, Dorking, Surrey; son and daughter-inlaw David and Julie, Winton House, Winton; grandchildren Katie Broadbent, Devon, and Sally Dent, Winton;

Members will be saddened to hear of the passing of Bernard ‘Ben’ Cherry. Ben showed cattle for many years for J Hole and Sons Amber herd and enjoyed many successes too numerous to mention but included leading out the Royal Show champion. Along with his mate and fellow showman Peter Walker they made a formidable pair. Ben was very much old school, white halters, white coat, chalked udders and brushed out tails and would be up at three in the morning bathing cows to turn them out immaculately as they always were. Ben always helped anyone he could especially his neighbours When I was struggling to show cattle because my father had Parkinsons, Ben rang up out of the blue when I didn’t really know him and said he would help me. He saw my Milking heifer Millicent, going back to an Amber cow, and said he would turn it into a champion. Always bemused by modern show prep, a fellow competitor was telling him they had been to Canada to study toplineing, fitting and setting up stalls. When we then won champion at the Cheshire ,the first thing he said to me was “I know nothing Gary…I’ve not been to Canada”. Ben thought nothing of travelling the fifty odd miles from Sheffield to Holmes Chapel every Wednesday to help Marshall Barnett with his Ayreshires and myself. One of Bens specialities was training bulls and he seemed to have an affinity with them.“Talk to them all the time” he would say. I remember once I had a yearling bull for him to train, half an hour later he returned with it and said “take it through John Lewis’s china department”. His favourite animal of all time was “Owd Stockwood”, the great Stockwood Lord Barrington 3rd. Ben was a proud Yorkshireman, a man of strong faith and a caring nature, one of life’s true characters with always a story to tell. He will be sadly missed, our condolences to his family and many friends. Gary Norbury

Nancy Dwyer Both Nancy and her sister Bridget Moran (RIP) enjoyed many a trip with the society until their late eighties and would come back with wonderful stories, sadly the passing of both ladies marks the end of an era.

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Total Weight of Fat & Protein over three Overall Winner Animal Class Lactations Qualifying Lactations G Booth Beechview RL Janelle EX90 5,6 & 7 2243 Overall Reserve Winner J Hole & Sons Amber Dainty Princess 130

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Amber Favourite Claire 43 Amber Millicent 34 Amber Princess Anne 68 Amber Princess Alida 29 Amber Veracity 17 Amber Barrington Iris 175 Amber Barrington Claire 38 Amber Favourite Claire 42 Amber Grand Dulcie 17 Amber Princess Anne 89 Amber Lady Annetta 69 Amber Dainty Princess 140 Amber Lucina 73 Amber Dainty Princess 145 Amber Princess Anne 93

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Star Brood Cows The Star Brood Award Scheme benchmarks a Shorthorn cow on her ability to produce consistent yields combined with fertility, longevity, type and successfully transmitting these traits through to her progeny. Stars are awarded for gaining milk diplomas which incorporates constant production with regular breeding. A star is also awarded when a cow reaches a lifetime yield of 50,000kgs, 75,000kgs and two stars for 100,000kgs. Every time a cow is classified excellent and any progeny that achieves an excellent classification a star is also awarded. STARS NAME H.B. NO. PED % ANIMAL DOB SIRE 15 13 13 13 13 12 12 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 02652316 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 68TH 02684679 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 13TH 02682867 NEJAY PRINCESS 02661071 HOOTON LILY FAIR 111TH 02640494 HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH 02655230 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 02671743 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 13TH 02670194 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH 02652349 HOOTON TIP TOE 22ND 02674501 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 17TH 02665679 RODWAY RED ROSE 16TH 02647928 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 8TH 02678625 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 3RD 02665788 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH 02647766 CHATSWORTHPARK RUSTLER ROSETTE 02684505 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 18TH 02640497 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 02665745 STRICKLEY LADY HERMIONE 4TH 02673654 NEJAY ERIN 2ND 02682155 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 51A 02674606 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 29TH 02680182 ATTWELL ANNE 02679236 STRICKLEY FILLPAIL 02674862 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 6TH 02665677 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 24TH 02680350 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 23RD 02678624 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 02647359 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 9TH 02687058 CHURCHROYD DAISY 24TH 02668388 CASTLEDALE RUTH 9TH 028688109 CASTLEDALE RUTH 3RD 02671409 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 103RD 02685128 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 138TH 02662399 COTLEY LADY BARRINGTON 83RD 02652505 CASTLEDALE RESOLVE RUTH 02658830 RODWAY ORGINE 02653004 HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST 02665700 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 AMBER PRINCESS ALIDA 29TH 029695285 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 5TH 02666553 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 110TH 02687153 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 43RD 028688076 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 30TH 02687159 BROOKSTEADS JILLY 02686988 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 THORNTHWAITE WILD AGNES 146TH 02653025 RODWAY CLARIBEL 26TH 02666570 STRICKLEY PANSY 02671080

50.000% 18/10/1995 26.172% 23/11/2006 37.500% 23/05/2003 57.812% 22/12/2005 50.000% 13/05/1998 50.000% 02/10/1992 50.000% 21/08/1996 21.875% 12/10/1996 58.922% 20/03/2001 50.000% 09/06/1995 50.000% 10/10/2002 65.625% 16/04/1999 25.000% 21/08/1994 31.250% 28/09/1997 50.000% 08/01/2004 62.500% 15/12/1999 100.000% 19/11/1994 34.766% 29/10/2006 50.000% 25/07/1992 61.329% 30/12/1999 57.813% 16/04/2002 46.094% 28/08/2005 52.344% 30/03/2002 46.875% 06/08/2004 52.344% 12/04/2004 90.625% 20/08/2000 50.000% 21/02/1999 59.375% 07/12/2001 37.500% 17/11/2004 56.250% 04/01/2004 50.000% 25/12/1994 28.125% 05/11/2007 34.375% 16/10/2000 82.032% 02/03/2008 82.032% 30/10/2001 25.000% 08/12/2006 32.813% 18/09/1998 71.875% 27/09/1995 96.875% 30/09/1997 50.000% 28/07/1995 87.500% 07/09/1999 45.704% 03/11/2001 84.375% 03/07/1999 18.750% 01/01/2010 65.625% 07/10/1999 26.562% 01/10/2007 42.579% 27/01/2008 32.422% 11/11/2007 50.000% 10/10/2007 84.375% 29/05/2002 31.250% 30/10/1995 53.907% 02/01/2000 46.875% 16/07/2001

If you require a full list of Star Brood Cows this can be obtained from the office.

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GLANHIRWEN FANFARE POOS STADEL CLASSIC HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC BROADLANE HISTORIAN HOOTON FAIR SHARE HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER BRIERY SIDE SUPERSTAR WREAY RED DUKE MORWICK SAND RANGER MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE CHESTER HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE SIR RIDGEDAL RUSTLER RED 620 BALINGSHOLM (SSR) MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE WINBROOK DIAMOND MORWICK SAND RANGER AMBER DAINTY STOCKMAN JEROM WINBROOK VINCE WINBROOK KING VIC GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET MARLEYCOTE JACK CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA WINBROOK CHESTERTON-ET MERIVILLE PEERLESS MER-GOLD AUTUMN SON - RED MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ET WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK KING HENRY POOS STADEL CLASSIC SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) MAXTON MOSSYBANK HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE MERIVILLE PEERLESS HOOTON FAIR RESULT SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM FRADON JET RED ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER POOS STADEL CLASSIC ATTWELL ATOM AMBER PEREGRINE RANTONALL JACOB HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION CLARAS ORKAN KINGSDALE LIBBYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REBEL - ET STBVQ RUBENS

Milk Yield Certificates 2018 100,000kg Certificate 75,000kg Certificate IRG Collins & Partners Churchroyd Kirklevington 13 EX93 76,755 kg from 19.04.2008 to 18.01.2017 J Hole Amber Dainty Princess 103 EX90

76,219 kg from 22.06.2009 to 16.02.2017

50,00kgs Certificate J Hole Amber Lucina 66 VG87 Amber Barrington Iris 160 VG88 Amber Dainty Princess 132 VG87 Amber Veracity 17 VG87 Amber Lovely Lily 31 EX90 Amber Dainty Princess 125 EX93 Amber Grey Dolly 19 VG85 Amber Favourite Claire 40 VG88

68,422 kg from 09.05.2011 to 20.07.2017 56,060 kg from 21.10.2011 to 06.05.2017 54,685 kg from 17.06.2012 to 18.05.2016 54,465 kg from 15.10.2011 to 21.02.2017 53,885 kg from 18.12.2011 to 10.06.2017 53,021 kg from 16.09.2011 to 16.10.2016 50,992 kg from 10.07.2012 to 11.07.2017 50,724 kg from 21.12.2012 to 24.04.2017

EV Kirk Dunham Wild Honey 89 Dunham Jill 33 GP82

54,894 kg from 17.01.2009 to 09.02.2018 50,213 kg from 08.02.2010 to 26.11.2017

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Appleberry shorthorns Creating strong foundations Irthingvale Watzon Meg EX90 Champion Dairy Shorthorn – Royal Welsh 2017

Attwoods Grey Rose 2nd VG86 2YR 1st place Heifer in Milk – North Somerset Show 2017

Rodway Tabia 5th EX92 2E Champion Dairy Shorthorn – New Forest Show 2015

Rachel Brindley Watkins The Lees Farm, Adderley Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3SU Mobile :07825 442655

Email : rachel_brindley@icloud.com

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

Herd Book No. Sire

ADLINGTON EX 90 5 BOOTHDALE BROOM 42ND 028696541 COGENT RETINUE RED VG 85 2 BOOTHDALE LADY LAURA 13TH 028707608 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 85 2 BOOTHDALE LADY LAURA 12TH 028706125 KC ROSES CHATTER RED J. Hole and Sons Ltd. - AMBER EX 92 5 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 43RD 029698949 KAMPS-HOLLOW ARUDOLF-RED EX 92 7 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 125TH 028691929 FRADON JET RED EX 91 5 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 155TH 028700064 JOTAN RED EX 91 5 AMBER MILLICENT 34TH 028697345 AMBER CLASSIC PRINCE EX 91 5 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 140TH 028696912 KAMPS-HOLLOW ARUDOLF-RED EX 91 8 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 110TH 02687153 POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX 90 5 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 141ST 029697331 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 90 4 AMBER LOVELY LILY 35TH 028702390 AMBER RED KESTREL EX 90 4 AMBER LADY ANNETTA 73RD 028702387 AMBER RED KESTREL EX 90 4 AMBER ROSIE BELLE 9TH 028701315 AMBER JUMP JET EX 90 6 AMBER MARY 25TH 028696017 AMBER CLASSIC PRINCE EX 90 9 COTTAGE LITTLE NELL 02658128 COTTAGE FREDERICK VG 89 0 AMBER DYNAMITE 028713600 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 88 3 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 194TH 029705195 AMBER RED KESTREL VG 88 3 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 52ND 029704327 WIILSBRO RED RAZZLE VG 88 5 AMBER FILLPAIL FAY 41ST 028699535 AMBER RED FALCON VG 86 2 AMBER VERACITY 24 029709491 WYNDFORD BD APPLEMAN RED ET BLF CVF VG 86 4 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 95TH 028702775 AMBER RED KESTREL VG 85 3 AMBER GREY GWENDOLINE 26TH 029705205 JOTAN RED VG 85 2 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 201 028709327 KAMPS-HOLLOW ARUDOLF-RED VG 85 2 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 190TH 028706528 AMBER RED KESTREL Mrs J Llewellyn - ASHGROVE EX 90 4 ASHGROVE RED ROSE 3RD 028699735 RODWAY PRINCE EX 90 6 ASHGROVE RED ROSE 2ND 028699409 MARLEYCOTE THUNDER ET VG 88 3 ASHGROVE BUTTERBUR 9 028708623 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 87 2 ASHGROVE BUTTERBUR 10 028709239 RODWAY ORACLE VG 87 3 ASHGROVE BARRINGTON DUCHESS 3 028708610 CHURCHROYD PLUTO VG 87 5 CHURCHROYD STRAWBERRY 3RD 028698638 CHURCHROYD KING KONG VG 86 3 ASHGROVE TINY 11 028708637 RODWAY ORACLE VG 86 4 ASHGROVE BACCULUM LASS 028702002 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION Mr G Booth - BEECHVIEW VG 88 3 BEECHVIEW TORNADO BINTJE 028705531 GLENBROOK TORNADO (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 86 2 BEECHVIEW EMPIRE TINY 028708375 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) Mr C Reis - BLACKWELLS VG 86 4 BLACKWELLS NELLIE 3 028708819 STRICKLEY MAXIMUS Mr DG Wainwright - BOOTHDALE EX 92 5 BOOTHDALE DUCHESS 23RD 028698011 LYNGANLAN JOEY VG88 EX 90 4 BOOTHDALE DUCHESS 21ST 028697367 COGENT RETINUE RED VG 87 2 BROADLANE ROSIE BELLE 16 028711191 DUNHAM VISCOUNT VG 85 2 BOOTHDALE PRINCESS 028711848 LEMON GROVE BELAGIO P & C A Harrison - BRECKNEY VG 89 5 BRECKNEY GOLDIE 5TH (ET) 028699315 PANORAMA ARAMIS (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 88 1 BRECKNEY WILD EYES 8 028713437 LEMON GROVE BELAGIO VG 88 4 BRECKNEY RUTH 7TH 028705280 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 87 1 BRECKNEY RUTH 8 028715881 LEMON GROVE BELAGIO VG 86 2 BRECKNEY GOLDIE 14 (ET) 028713432 PANORAMA ARAMIS (IMP SEMEN AUS) Chichester College - BRINSBURY VG 87 1 BRINSBURY FLORA FOGGATHORPE 3 028712432 NEJAY ERNIE VG 86 1 BRINSBURY BLUSH ROSE 5 028712343 R HARVARD VG 86 1 BRINSBURY DAIRYMAID 18 028712175 NEJAY ERNIE VG 85 2 BRINSBURY SNOWQUEEN 6 028709835 GREENLANE MARSHALL Mr N.G. Stockdale - CASTLEDALE EX 93 5 CASTLEDALE RUTH 13TH 027698356 OXTON BOUNDLESS EX 92 8 CASTLEDALE RUTH 9TH 028688109 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 87 2 CASTLEDALE RUTH 18 027709317 LISNAMULLIGAN FAIRWAY VG 87 2 CASTLEDALE RUTH 16 027709315 OXTON BOUNDLESS VG 87 3 CASTLEDALE RUTH 15TH 027704708 OXTON BOUNDLESS Andrew, Kim & Rachel Batchelor - CASTLEMARTIN EX 90 3 ELKINGTON IVY 19TH 028706165 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 90 4 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 43RD 028704154 CHURCHROYD LUCKY VG 88 3 ASHGROVE LILY 2 028708622 RODWAY ORACLE VG 86 1 COTONHALL MOSES MEADOW QUEEN 028713319 RODWAY MOSES VG 86 2 CHURCHROYD PAMELA 18TH 028707746 CHURCHROYD GOLDWIN (ET) VG 85 2 COTONHALL DAN DAIRYMAID 028711122 BLACKWOOD PARK DAN VG 85 3 ASHGROVE LADY BARRINGTON 6 028708634 NEJAY PRINCE 4TH VG 85 2 BILBRO BEATRICE 028705091 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE P Harrison VG 88 3 BRECKNEY GOLDIE 8TH 028705282 SCIENTIFIC DESTRY ET BLF CVF RC VG 87 2 BRECKNEY GOLDIE 10 028713427 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 87 3 BRECKNEY WILD EYES 5TH 028705283 SCIENTIFIC DESTRY ET BLF CVF RC I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD EX 94 0 CHURCHROYD WILD CARD 028708405 CHURCHROYD HARRY EX 94 5 CHURCHROYD BUTTERBUR 6TH 028698114 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 94 7 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 13TH 028688689 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 94 7 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 43RD 028688076 ATTWELL ATOM EX 93 4 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 39TH 028702005 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 93 5 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 38TH 028700203 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 93 4 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 19TH 028700196 NEJAY PRINCE 4TH EX 93 10 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 13TH 02682867 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK EX 92 5 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 17TH 028698117 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 92 6 DEE AUTUMN 8TH 028696396 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 91 3 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 71ST (ET) 028703042 LADINO PARK TALENT EX 91 7 CHURCHROYD NICOLA 9TH 028692287 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 91 6 CHURCHROYD PAMELA 14TH 028691965 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 90 0 CHURCHROYD HERCULES 028717443 CHURCHROYD KING WILLIE EX 90 4 CHURCHROYD LADY ROSE 19TH 028702508 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE EX 90 4 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 41ST 028702011 ATTWELL ATOM

Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD EX 90 4 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 60TH 028700199 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 90 4 CHURCHROYD SANDRA 3RD 028699293 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 90 5 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 56TH 028697209 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 90 5 CHURCHROYD LOFTY 2ND 028696738 CHURCHROYD VICTOR EX 90 6 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 31ST 028689700 STADEL VG 89 4 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 20TH 028702505 CHURCHROYD GOLDMINE VG 88 1 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 51 028713470 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 88 2 CHURCHROYD GWEN 18TH 028706436 LEMON GROVE BELAGIO VG 88 3 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 24TH 028705494 HOOTON ES SO VG 88 3 CHURCHROYD GWEN 16TH 028704149 CHURCHROYD LUCKY VG 87 1 CHURCHROYD PAMELA 20 028711704 CHURCHROYD KING WILLIE VG 87 2 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 91 028711703 CHURCHROYD KING WILLIE VG 87 3 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 97TH 028705132 ATTWELL ATOM VG 86 0 CHURCHROYD KOALA 028717447 LEMON GROVE BELAGIO VG 86 1 CHURCHROYD STRAWBERRY 12 028714788 CHURCHROYD CHIEF VG 86 1 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 25 028713468 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 86 1 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 110 028712749 NEJAY ERNIE VG 85 1 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 49 028709728 CHURCHROYD HENRY VG 85 2 CHURCHROYD NICOLA 17 028708935 LEMON GROVE BELAGIO Mr & Mrs DR & J Harries - CILIAUWEN EX 90 6 CILIAUWEN AMBER PRINCESS 028698136 CHURCHROYD BEN Mr RG Kite - COTONHALL EX 92 5 COTONHALL PRISCILLA 2ND 028701962 INNISFAIL LILLYHILL (IMP SEMEN USA) EX 92 7 ELKINGTON PRINCESS ANNE 10TH 028692281 LOUGHDALE RISING STAR RED ET EX 91 4 COTONHALL GEORGE SUNBEAM 028704384 COTONHALL GEORGE EX 91 5 COTONHALL JOY 5TH 028698296 BIG APPLE RED ET EX 91 6 COTONHALL CHERRY 4TH 023697605 ORBE-VIEW S STRM HVEZDA EX 90 4 COTONHALL CLASSIC LOFTY 028704380 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 88 3 COTONHALL ECLIPSE MEADOW QUEEN 028705373 COTONHALL ECLIPSE VG 88 3 COTONHALL ADAM STEPHANIE P 028704385 KULP-GEN OK ACDMY ADAM (P) (IMP SEMEN USA) VG 87 1 COTONHALL MAURICE MOONLIGHT 028714964 COTONHALL MAURICE VG 87 2 COTONHALL ALFIE NELLIE 028711006 COTONHALL ALFIE VG 87 2 COTONHALL PINGERLEY CLARISSA 028709792 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 87 2 COTONHALL LANDMINE RASPBERRY 028709095 PANORAMA LANDMINE (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 87 3 COTONHALL ECLIPSE SIENNA 028705369 COTONHALL ECLIPSE VG 87 5 COTONHALL CLARISSA 2ND 028700667 MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO VG 86 1 COTONHALL LANDMINE PRINCESS ANNE 028712604 PANORAMA LANDMINE (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 86 1 COTONHALL AMBROSE LADY 028712107 COTONHALL AMBROSE VG 86 3 COTONHALL LILLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JOY 028707868 SYD ABRU VG 86 2 COTONHALL SAVARD TIP TOE 028707519 SAVARD RED ET VG 86 3 COTONHALL JASPER SOPHIE 028707518 COTONHALL JASPER VG 86 3 COTONHALL TITAN HAYLEY 028705953 COTONHALL TITAN VG 86 4 COTONHALL COLBY JOSEPHINE 028705370 COTONHALL COLBY VG 86 2 COTONHALL CIGAR ROSEBUD 028704397 9-6025 VR CIGAR VG 85 1 COTONHALL MAURICE LADY BARRINGTON 2 028715548 COTONHALL MAURICE VG 85 1 COTONHALL CIGAR CORNELIA 028712112 9-6025 VR CIGAR VG 85 1 COTONHALL ALFIE LADY BARRINGTON 028712098 COTONHALL ALFIE VG 85 2 COTONHALL DUKE STEPHANIE 028712095 COTONHALL DUKE VG 85 1 COTONHALL MOSES MOONLIGHT 028712089 RODWAY MOSES VG 85 2 COTONHALL LOGICAL DAIRYMAID 028708281 COTONHALL LOGICAL VG 85 3 COTONHALL GEORGE LOTTIE 028705947 COTONHALL GEORGE VG 85 3 COTONHALL ECLIPSE WILD QUEEN 028705376 COTONHALL ECLIPSE VG 85 3 COTONHALL MC HOLLY 028704137 SILVERLEIGH MC (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 85 5 COTONHALL JOSEPHINE 2ND 028700373 COTONHALL SUPERNOVA Mr. S.V.B. Thomas - DRISGOL EX 94 5 DRISGOL GAMMA 21ST 028701505 GELLI IPOD DISCOVERER (ET) EX 93 4 DRISGOL MABEL 60TH 028701535 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) EX 91 4 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 249TH 028704543 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 88 1 DRISGOL FOGGATHORPE 15 028711491 DRISGOL MORTIMORE VG 88 2 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 275 028708360 GELLI PRINCE CHARLES (ET) VG 86 1 DRISGOL DIANA 145 029715149 TOPSPEED KODAK VG 86 1 DRISGOL DIANA 144 029715136 TEXEL BEAUTY DEBUTANT VG 86 1 DRISGOL FOGGATHORPE 16 028715065 SKYHIGH SAMSON (ET) VG 86 1 DRISGOL TULIP 89 028715048 TOPSPEED KODAK VG 86 1 DRISGOL BRIDESMAID 82 028715009 CHURCHROYD WILD CARD VG 86 1 DRISGOL DARLINGTON CRAN 82 028713023 DRISGOL MURPHY VG 86 1 DRISGOL BELLA 115 028713001 NEJAY ERNIE VG 86 1 DRISGOL DIANA 127 028712788 NEJAY ERNIE VG 86 2 DRISGOL WATERLOO 133 028711355 HOOTON ENVOY VG 85 1 DRISGOL BRIDESMAID 81 029715008 SKYHIGH SAMSON (ET) VG 85 1 DRISGOL BRIAR 12 028715224 DRISGOL MORTIMORE VG 85 1 DRISGOL BELLA 121 028715210 DRISGOL CHARLIE VG 85 1 DRISGOL BRIDESMAID 84 028715052 CHURCHROYD WILD CARD VG 85 1 DRISGOL DIANA 138 028715002 CHURCHROYD WILD CARD VG 85 1 DRISGOL TULIP 87 028714999 DRISGOL MORTIMORE VG 85 1 DRISGOL DINNIE 44 028713037 DRISGOL MURPHY VG 85 1 DRISGOL DIANA 131 028712975 DRISGOL MURPHY VG 85 1 DRISGOL RUBY 55 028712768 GELLI IPOD DISCOVERER (ET) Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM EX 94 6 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 76TH 028693076 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD EX 93 4 DUNHAM WINEBERRY 25TH 028699849 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 92 0 DUNHAM MARINER 028711841 DUNHAM PIONEER EX 92 8 DUNHAM CROCIA 81ST 028689196 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD EX 92 7 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 46TH 027690172 DUNHAM NOBILITY EX 92 9 DUNHAM WILD QUEEN 48TH 02686206 WINBROOK VINNIE EX 91 0 DUNHAM APOLLO 028713491 DUNHAM PIONEER EX 91 3 DUNHAM TULIP 155TH 028702974 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 91 3 DUNHAM PANSY 55TH 028701019 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 91 4 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 58TH 028700057 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 91 5 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 58TH 028700057 KAYL WALKABOUT

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

Herd Book No. Sire

Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM EX 91 9 DUNHAM HEATHER 84TH 02684598 DUNHAM NOBILITY EX 90 4 DUNHAM MARGARET 128TH 028702478 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 90 4 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 48TH 028701682 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 90 4 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 59TH 028701012 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 90 4 DUNHAM TULIP 149TH 028700053 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 90 4 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 81ST 028699431 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD EX 90 6 DUNHAM MARGARET 118TH 028692441 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD EX 90 5 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 79TH 027699300 DUNHAM NOBILITY VG 89 3 DUNHAM MARGARET 129TH 028702825 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 88 0 BRINSBURY BARNEY 028713778 HOOTON ENVOY VG 88 3 DUNHAM JILL 47TH 028704834 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 88 4 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 61ST 028702625 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 88 3 DUNHAM CROCIA 88TH 028702624 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 88 4 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 82ND 028700058 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 88 5 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 57TH 028699851 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 88 5 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 78TH 028698408 DUNHAM NOBILITY VG 87 3 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 49TH 028705433 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 87 5 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 79TH 027695407 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD VG 87 8 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 43RD 02686608 WINBROOK VINNIE VG 86 2 DUNHAM MARGARET 130TH 028706270 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 86 2 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 186TH 028705939 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 86 3 DUNHAM COWSLIP 59TH 028702975 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 86 3 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 48TH 028701682 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 85 1 DUNHAM TULIP 171 028712472 DUNHAM LOFTY VG 85 1 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 69 028712258 DUNHAM PIONEER VG 85 1 DUNHAM TULIP 169 028711844 DUNHAM PIONEER VG 85 1 DUNHAM COWSLIP 61 028711528 DUNHAM LOFTY VG 85 1 DUNHAM MARGARET 133 028711097 DUNHAM PIONEER VG 85 1 DUNHAM CROCIA 92 028711033 DUNHAM PIONEER VG 85 1 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 187 028709226 DUNHAM PIONEER VG 85 2 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 91ST 028705681 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 85 2 DUNHAM JILL 47TH 028704834 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 85 3 DUNHAM HEATHER 105TH 028701473 KAYL WALKABOUT VG 85 4 DUNHAM MARGARET 120TH 028696450 NEJAY PRINCE 3RD Mr & Mrs MS Davis - ELKINGTON EX 91 4 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 24TH 028706167 CHURCHROYD PLUTO Mr. and Mrs I.L. Harries - GELLI EX 96 6 GELLI WISCONSIN TIP TOE 028696844 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED EX 93 GELLI JOSHI DARLINGTON CRAN 028706380 SCHRE UR JOSHI RED VG 89 2 GELLI APPLEMAN TIP TOE 028708516 WYNDFORD B D APPLEMAN RED ET BLF CVF VG 89 2 GELLI PERFECTION HAZEL 028708241 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 87 1 GELLI MOZYGUS WILDEYES P 029711012 S S I SL MOZYGUS PP RED ET BLF BYF CVF DPF VG 87 2 GELLI PERFECTION DARLINGTON CRAN 028708456 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 87 2 GELLI PERFECTION FOGGATHORPE 028708240 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 87 3 GELLI VISCOUNT FOGGATHORPE 028704236 LLANDOVERY VERBS VISCOUNT (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 86 1 GELLI PRINCE TIP TOE 028712292 NEJAY PRINCE 4TH VG 86 5 GELLI PLATO WILDEYES 028696843 OCEANBRAE LOGICS PLATO (IMPORTED SEMEN) VG 85 1 GELLI PERFECT JILL 028711107 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG86 GELLI PERFECT DUCHESS 028709198 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION Mr J & C Stanley - GOLDHILL VG 85 2 STRICKLEY STARLET 144 028709546 LLANDOVERY PRIDES PROPHET(ET) VG 85 2 STRICKLEY OAK BARRINGTON 36 028709062 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION K.J Osborne and Partners - GOODWICK VG 85 2 GOODWICK SABRINA 5 028709877 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 85 5 GOODWICK WILD QUEEN 206TH 028698555 GOODWICK SOLITAIRE Mr & Mrs SD & EL Preece - GRIFFIN EX 91 0 KAYL RED ROSEMAN 028704396 NEJAY AMADEUS VG 88 5 GRIFFIN DAPHNE 6TH 023698695 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE VG 85 5 GRIFFIN WILD PRIMROSE 3RD 027698697 GRIFFIN LORD NELSON Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON EX 93 9 RODWAY LADY LAURA 72ND 02684445 KINGSDALE LIBBYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REBEL - ET EX 91 3 HOOTON ROSETTE 4TH 028702040 HOOTON FAIR AMBITION EX 91 5 HOOTON PEARL 11TH 028697264 DRISGOL WATZON EX 90 4 HOOTON LILY FAIR 249TH 028696307 MER-GOLD SOLARA RED EX 90 6 HOOTON FLORENCE 028690157 MISTER AMERY RED EX 90 8 CHATSWORTHPARK RUSTLER ROSETTE 02684505 SIR RIDGEDAL RUSTLER RED VG 89 5 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 47TH 028696884 HOOTONEX FIRESTORM RED EX94 VG 88 5 HOOTON MABEL 8TH 029696887 HOOTONEX FIRESTORM RED EX94 VG 88 3 HOOTON DELILA 13TH 028703295 HOOTON FAIR AMBITION VG 87 2 HOOTON LILY FAIR 262ND 028703294 SIR RIDGEDAL RUSTLER RED VG 87 3 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 52ND 028701578 HOOTON FAIR ATTEMPT VG 86 3 HOOTON LILY FAIR 271ST 028705815 HOOTON FAIR AMBITION Mr T C Moscrop - IRTHINGELT EX 90 0 WINBROOK JAGGER 028712149 MIDDLEBANKEND DIGGER EX 90 5 IRTHINGELT PRINCESS 028699559 OXTON BOUNDLESS VG 88 4 IRTHINGELT TALULA 2ND 028704083 SKYHIGH HARTLAND VG 87 6 IRTHINGELT ALICE 028696520 WINBROOK VINCE VG 86 4 IRTHINGELT CROTIA 028704084 TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 5TH VG 85 3 BRAFELL LADY 7TH 028704685 BRAFELL WINNER VG 85 3 IRTHINGELT ALICE 4TH 028704025 TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 5TH VG 85 6 OXTON WINSONIA 91ST 027695371 OXTON BOUNDLESS Mr RJ & DL Morgan & Sons - JONDYLEN EX 95 7 RODWAY LADY LAURA 78TH 029691047 RODWAY LAWMAN EX 92 8 RODWAY BONTJE 10TH 02686167 CHURCHROYD PLUTO David Anderson and Sons - KILLALISS EX 91 7 KILLALISS TED CRYSTAL 023693200 KILSALLY DUTCH TED VG 86 2 KILLALISS PERFECTION SUNRAY 023715889 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 85 1 KILLALISS PERFECTION CRYSTAL 023712547 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION Messrs. N. and R. Booth - KILSALLY EX 92 3 KILSALLY JILL 17TH 028705802 STARDALE JUDGE RED EX 92 4 KILSALLY BRIDGET 12TH 028703460 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION EX 92 4 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 10TH 028702674 STARDALE JUDGE RED EX 91 3 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 12TH 028705801 STARDALE JUDGE RED

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Messrs. N. and R. Booth - KILSALLY EX 91 4 KILSALLY COUNTESS 8TH 028700305 POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX 91 5 KILSALLY WILD MAID 3RD 028699616 KILSALLY DUTCH TED EX 90 4 KILSALLY DUCHESS 10TH 028705800 GLENBROOK TORNADO (IMP SEMEN AUS) EX 90 6 KILSALLY COUNTESS 6TH 028699612 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 90 3 KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 5TH 023705803 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 89 4 KILSALLY JILL 16TH 028704728 STARDALE JUDGE RED VG 88 0 KILSALLY JACKSON 028713098 LLANDOVERY PRIDES PROPHET(ET) VG 87 2 KILSALLY JILL 19 028710101 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 87 2 KILSALLY BRIDESMAID 14 028710097 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 87 3 KILSALLY SERAPHINA 13 028708979 HOLMLAND SATURN RED ET BLF CVF VG 87 3 KILSALLY IDEAL RUTH 9 028708660 KILSALLY REDFORD VG 87 3 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 23 028708659 VINRA FROST TED VG 86 1 KILSALLY COUNTESS 16 028718167 LLANDOVERY PRIDES PROPHET(ET) VG 86 1 KILSALLY BUTTERBUR 2 028713089 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 86 2 KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 7 028710103 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 86 2 KILSALLY IDEAL RUTH 11 028710098 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 86 2 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 27 028710090 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 86 2 KILSALLY WILD MAID 4 028710086 KILSALLY REDFORD VG 85 1 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 31 028713102 PALMYRA TRI-STAR BURDETTE ET(AYR) VG 85 2 KILSALLY COUNTESS 14 028712629 TREETON PINGERLEY (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN AUS) VG 85 3 KILSALLY SERAPHINA 11 028708895 STARDALE JUDGE RED VG 85 3 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 24 028708658 KILSALLY REDFORD RJB Lawson & Sons - LISNAMULLIGAN EX 93 4 LISNAMULLIGAN LADY BARRINGTON 3RD 028702216 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION EX 90 5 BRAFELL ROSALYN 023698548 KIRKBRYDE ROYAL EVENT VG 88 3 BRAFELL CLARA UNITED 8TH 028704111 IREBY PANAMA EX 94 4 WINBROOK VI 143RD 028702164 MARLEYCOTE THUNDER ET VG 88 3 LISNAMULLIGAN LADY ROSEMARY 028706612 HOOTON FAIR REFLECTION VG 88 3 BRAFELL ANNE 4TH 028704687 IREBY PANAMA VG 87 2 WINBROOK JILL 161ST 028705617 NIXS LCD LIDO (ET) (IMPORTED SEMEN) VG 87 4 LISNAMULLIGAN LADY LAURA 2ND 028701128 LISNAMULLIGAN WALLACE G G Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE EX 92 3 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 20 028708684 NEJAY ROYALTY EX 92 6 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 10TH 028695706 MARLEYCOTE BLIZZARD (ET) EX 91 3 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 135 029708733 MARLEYCOTE FALCON VG 88 0 SHAUNLEA GANGSTER (ET) 028715829 HYLITE BARBWIRE-RED VG 87 1 MARLEYCOTE JULIA 6 028716541 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT VG 87 2 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 56 028709735 LLANDOVERY VERBS VISCOUNT (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 87 3 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 38TH 028705740 KAYL OUTBACK VG 86 2 MARLEYCOTE GEM 41 029708736 MARLEYCOTE BUSTER S Armstrong - MOORRIGGS EX 90 3 MOORRIGGS SNOW QUEEN 5TH 028705905 MOORRIGGS ARTHER VG 88 2 MOORRIGGS SNOW QUEEN 6 028709494 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) VG 88 5 MOORRIGGS SPARKLE 6TH 028699987 MOORRIGGS COSMIC VG 87 2 MOORRIGGS SWELL 4 028709536 HARESFOOT ELEGANT VG 85 1 MOORRIGGS WILDEYES 7 028712387 STRICKLEY MAXIMUS VG 85 2 MOORRIGGS VERACITY 15 028711083 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) RST & SA Morgan - MORWOOD EX 96 8 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 10TH 028689807 LOUGHDALE RISING STAR RED ET EX 94 8 WESTONIA MARIE 6TH 02683772 NOREMEAD SUPREME RED EX 92 7 MORWOOD MILESTONE BLEND 029717888 POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX 92 5 MORWOOD ELLEN 2 029715181 ALEX EX 92 5 ABLINGTON FAIRMAID 14TH 028697105 ALTA ROADIE RED EX 91 3 MORWOOD GRADA 5 029712017 NEJAY ERNIE EX 90 4 MORWOOD COBA 029712885 RODWAY BOMBER EX 90 4 MORWOOD AVRIL 2 028713367 NEJAY ROYALTY EX 90 3 MORWOOD PIMP FOGGATHORPE LASS 028706386 TREETON PIMP (IMP SEMEN AUS) EX 90 5 WHITCHESTER LUCKY WILDQUEEN 6TH 028698212 MARLEYCOTE LUCKY MAN (ET) VG 88 3 MORWOOD ASTON ALMA 029706478 VIKING RED ASSO ASTON VG 88 3 MORWOOD ERNIE MASSIA 029706426 NEJAY ERNIE VG 88 4 YEWTREE PLEASURE MINNIE 029702511 AALSHORST PLEASURE VG 88 3 MORWOOD RENA 2 028712900 TREETON PIMP (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 88 3 MORWOOD PIMP MIA 028706383 TREETON PIMP (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 88 3 MORWOOD PIMP GREY ROSE 028706381 TREETON PIMP (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 88 3 MORWOOD HOSTESS 2 023713416 RODWAY OSBOURNE VG 87 3 MORWOOD FORMOSA 029712902 NEJAY ERNIE VG 87 5 ABLINGTON SOLO 30TH 028697113 TWELLS PRINCE VG 86 3 MORWOOD MADISON 2 029717502 RODWAY OSBOURNE VG 86 6 MORWOOD SUSIE 029712532 HOOKWOOD DELTA SCOOTER VG 86 4 YEWTREE RODNEY TINKERBELL 028716657 YEWTREE RODNEY VG 86 1 DRISGOL BRIDESMAID 80 028713022 DRISGOL PRINCE FLEUR VG 86 6 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 9TH 028693441 CHURCHROYD PLUTO VG 85 7 MORWOOD MARGOT 3 029717342 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 85 2 MORWOOD TREES 4 029715739 NEJAY ERNIE VG 85 2 MORWOOD STELLA 2 029715101 NEJAY ERNIE VG 85 1 MORWOOD DORA 2 029711963 APINA CURTIS VG 85 2 MORWOOD FLOWER 2 028715486 HOOTON FAIR AMBITION VG 85 1 ASHGROVE BLOSSOM 2 028713578 STRICKLEY EMPIRE VG 85 2 MORWOOD AMBER PRINCESS 028711657 NEJAY ERNIE VG 85 2 MORWOOD LADY BARRINGTON 028711539 NEJAY ERNIE JM Fisher - MOSSRIGG VG 89 4 MOSSRIGG BARRINGTON IRIS 028702310 MARLEYCOTE BLIZZARD (ET) Oxton Farms - OXTON EX 94 8 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 613TH 02687472 OXTON WILD PRINCE EX 92 0 OXTON FELIX (ET) 027709977 CLAREFIELD MOCHA (IMP SEMEN) (AUS)

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Oxton Farms - OXTON EX 92 6 OXTON WINSONIA 87TH 027691065 OXTON ZEBEDEE VG 89 3 OXTON RC WATERLOO ROSE 41ST 027706085 WENVOE ROSALINDS COMMANDER VG 88 3 OXTON BM FOGGATHORPE 767TH 027706132 OXTON BEST MAN VG 87 2 OXTON ROYALITY CLARICE (ET) 028709980 ECUAFARM KAISER ROYALTY VG 87 3 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 744TH 027704792 OXTON FEARLESS COMMANDER VG 86 1 OXTON ZUMBA BELLADONNA 027711639 MAPLETON VLY J ZUMBA VG 86 1 OXTON LOGIC WILDEYES 835 027711315 GMC REBEL LOGIC VG 86 2 OXTON LOGIC WILDEYES 826 027711026 GMC REBEL LOGIC VG 86 2 OXTON SOB WATERLOO ROSE 48 027711024 OXTON S.O.B. VG 86 2 OXTON ZUMBA LILAC 42 027709501 MAPLETON VLY J ZUMBA VG 85 2 OXTON ZUMBA BRIDESMAID 5 028708641 MAPLETON VLY J ZUMBA VG 85 1 OXTON LF FOGGATHORPE 839 027714720 OXTON LORD FOGGATHORPE VG 85 1 OXTON PLATO WILDEYES 860 027712775 OCEANBRAE LOGICS PLATO (IMPORTED SEMEN) VG 85 2 OXTON ZUMBA WILDEYES 823 027709367 MAPLETON VLY J ZUMBA VG 85 2 OXTON WN FOGGATHORPE 785TH 027708092 OXTON WILDERNESS VG 85 3 OXTON LF WILDEYES 791ST 027706149 OXTON LORD FOGGATHORPE Mr. S. McCollum - PRIESTLAND EX 91 4 BEECHVIEW CECILIA 028699899 WILDWOOD KAY’S PRESTIGE - ET D.J. & D.S Winnington - RANTONALL EX 93 7 RANTONALL WILD PRIMROSE 34TH 027691669 RANTONALL JACOB EX 92 8 RANTONALL JOY 80TH 027688731 RANTONALL BLUSH GLADIATOR EX 91 0 RANTONALL EDWARD 027704716 MAXTON HIGH SOCIETY EX 90 5 RANTONALL SPRINGFLY 19TH 027698141 RANTONALL TIGER EX 90 7 RANTONALL JOY 87TH 027691661 RANTONALL JACOB EX 90 7 RANTONALL GWYNNE 38TH 027691647 RANTONALL JACOB EX 90 7 RANTONALL BLODWEN 11TH 027689579 RANTONALL BLUSH GLADIATOR VG 88 2 RANTONALL GWYNNE 51 027709406 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 88 4 RANTONALL WILD QUEEN 37TH 027701394 RANTONALL ROY VG 88 4 RANTONALL SUSANNAH 56TH 027700581 RANTONALL JOSHUA VG 88 7 RANTONALL WILD DAISY 027688156 RANTONALL BLUSH GLADIATOR VG 88 8 RANTONALL IRIS 27TH 02685007 LAVERPREST PRINCE WILLIAM VG 87 1 RANTONALL GWYNNE 51 027709406 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 87 3 RANTONALL SONGSTRESS 49 027709379 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 87 3 RANTONALL GOLDIE 21ST 027705783 TONELEA TRIUMPH VG 87 4 RANTONALL JEWEL 62ND 027700582 RANTONALL JOSHUA VG 87 6 RANTONALL WATERLOO ROSE 68TH 027696692 RANTONALL TIGER VG 87 9 RANTONALL WATERLOO ROSE 52ND 02684273 LAVERPREST PRINCE WILLIAM VG 86 1 RANTONALL KIRKLEVINGTON 37 027712920 RANTONALL JETHRO VG 86 1 RANTONALL BESSIE ANNETTA 14 027711549 RANTONALL JETHRO VG 86 2 RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 36TH 027708025 BROOKSTEADS TONY 1ST VG 86 3 RANTONALL ADA 34TH 027708012 BROOKSTEADS TONY 1ST VG 86 3 RANTONALL STRAWBERRY DAIRYMAID 3RD 027705780 TREGEAR POYNINGS TRUMPETER 12TH VG 86 4 RANTONALL JOY 102ND 027701390 NEWPARK JOHN VG 86 5 RANTONALL DAINTY DARLINGTON 20TH 027700571 RANTONALL ROY VG 86 7 RANTONALL GOLDIE 13TH 027692909 TONELEA WILD KING VG 85 1 RANTONALL SPRINGFLY 24 027712685 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 85 1 RANTONALL ADA 43 027712670 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 85 1 RANTONALL WILD DAISY 5 027709799 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 85 1 RANTONALL GWYNNE 53 027709408 RANTONALL STEPHEN VG 85 3 RANTONALL WILD PRIMROSE 39TH 027708065 BROOKSTEADS TONY 1ST VG 85 1 RANTONALL ADA 38TH 027708016 RANTONALL LEVI Miss Bekka Blenkharn - RAWGHYLL VG 86 3 WINBROOK VI 147TH 028703012 MARLEYCOTE AL (ET) Mrs Kathy Joules - SPALK EX 90 5 SPALK MADONNA CLARISSA 24TH 028701435 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE EX 90 7 SPALK PLUTO CLARISSA 18TH 028696032 CHURCHROYD PLUTO EX 90 7 SPALK WATZON MELODY 4TH 028692088 DRISGOL WATZON VG 89 8 SPALK WATZON MELODY 5TH 028692091 DRISGOL WATZON VG 88 3 SPALK DAISY 9 028708523 SCHEUR FRONTLINE RED VG 88 5 SPALK IPOD CLARISSA 23RD 028701434 GELLI IPOD DISCOVERER (ET) VG 87 2 SPALK LOWRI 4 028712060 HOOTON ENVOY VG 87 3 SPALK CLARISSA 29 028708527 KILSALLY REDFORD VG 87 4 SPALK MELODY 7TH 028705189 LISNAMULLIGAN FAIRWAY VG 86 2 SPALK CLARISSA 30 028712061 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 85 1 SPALK CLARISSA 35 028715654 WINHALL WILLIAM VG 85 2 SPALK MELODY 9 028712057 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 85 2 SPALK MELODY 10 028712056 HOOTON ENVOY VG 85 5 SPALK MADONNA DAISY 8TH 028701433 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE Messrs Robinson - STRICKLEY EX 93 4 STRICKLEY BARRINGTON DOT 21ST 028700208 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) EX 92 6 STRICKLEY GOLDIE 198TH 028691021 STRICKLEY GOLDFINGER EX 92 7 STRICKLEY OAK BARRINGTON 22ND 028690106 STRICKLEY GOLDFINGER EX 91 3 STRICKLEY FILLPAIL 12TH 028705177 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) EX 90 3 STRICKLEY LILY 24TH 028705769 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE EX 90 4 STRICKLEY GOLDIE 217TH 028702454 NEJAY AMAZON

Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

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Messrs Robinson - STRICKLEY VG 89 3 STRICKLEY LADY HERMIONE 22ND 028705348 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) VG 88 3 STRICKLEY ATHENA 9TH 028705180 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 88 4 STRICKLEY ATHENA 7TH 028701065 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 88 5 STRICKLEY GERI 23RD 028699464 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 86 1 STRICKLEY GOLDIE 234 028712045 STRICKLEY WIGGO VG 86 1 STRICKLEY BARRINGTON DOT 22 028712043 PANORAMA LANDMINE (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 86 1 STRICKLEY GOLDIE 236 028712026 NEJAY ERROL VG 86 2 STRICKLEY GER1 34 028709052 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) VG 86 3 STRICKLEY FOGGATHORPE FRAGRANCE 37TH 028705174 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 85 1 STRICKLEY ANNABELLA 166 028712046 LLANDOVERY PRIDES PROPHET(ET) VG 85 2 STRICKLEY PANSY 11 028709065 STRICKLEY CAV VG 85 2 STRICKLEY GOLDIE 230 028709054 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) VG 85 3 STRICKLEY STARLET 131ST 028705519 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 85 3 STRICKLEY GERI 30TH 028705349 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE Mr P E Bailey & Sons - TANAT EX 91 3 TANAT OSCAR FELYS 028703124 RODWAY OSCAR EX 90 5 RODWAY GREY ROSE 31ST 029698275 ATTWELL ACUMEN (AYR) EX 90 3 TANAT JENNY 1ST 028706289 RODWAY OSCAR EX 90 3 TANAT ROSEMARY 1ST 028706286 RODWAY OSCAR EX 90 3 TANAT OSCAR FRON 028703127 RODWAY OSCAR EX 90 3 TANAT REUBEN FOLIANT 028703126 RODWAY REUBEN EX 90 6 HOOTON ALICIA 028691556 HOOTON ESTIMATE VG 88 4 WHITCHESTER COMMANDER BELL 028704035 DUNHAM COMMANDER VG 88 3 TANAT OSCAR FELINFACH 028703122 RODWAY OSCAR VG 88 5 RODWAY RHODA 38TH 028699938 NEJAY ROYALTY VG 88 7 DUNHAM HEATHER 88TH 02685747 WINBROOK VINNIE VG 87 3 TANAT HEATHER 028711598 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 87 3 TANAT THUNDER GWENER 028705289 MARLEYCOTE THUNDER ET VG 87 5 TANAT MILVERTON EIRA 028698685 NEJAY MILVERTON VG 87 5 ELKINGTON IVY 18TH 028693586 LOUGHDALE RISING STAR RED ET VG 86 2 TANAT ROSEMARY 2 028711599 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 86 2 TANAT FFYNNON 3 028709402 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 86 3 TANAT BEN LISBET 028705391 CHURCHROYD BEN VG 86 3 TANAT OSCAR WINEBERRY 028705390 RODWAY OSCAR VG 86 4 TANAT OSCAR GWAWR 028705287 RODWAY OSCAR VG 86 3 TANAT OSCAR FENNELLA 028702127 RODWAY OSCAR VG 86 3 TANAT OSCAR FALDWYN 023703123 RODWAY OSCAR VG 85 1 BROADLANE VALERY 2 028711565 RODWAY REDMAN VG 85 3 RODWAY MARIE 79TH 028701387 NEJAY AMADEUS Mr N R Osborne - TOBARN EX 90 4 RODWAY SAMANTA 28TH 028701204 NEJAY AMADEUS EX 90 4 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 57TH 028701052 GLENBROOK TORNADO (IMP SEMEN AUS) VG 87 1 TOBARN DESTRY SAMANTA 028712394 SCIENTIFIC DESTRY ET BLF CVF RC VG 86 1 HALE VIOLET 57 027714700 HOOK WILLIAM VG 85 4 RODWAY UNA 7TH 028701207 NEJAY AMADEUS Pearn Wyatt & Son - TWELLS EX 93 6 TWELLS SUSIE 62ND 028697418 FORTE SIMPLY RED EX 91 4 TWELLS HEATHER QUEEN 353 029717380 LAURELHILL MAFIA EX 90 0 TWELLS ANTICPATION 028717931 PANORAMA ANTICIPATION VG 88 3 TWELLS SPARKLE 10TH 028707718 MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO VG 88 3 DEE TULIP 6TH 028702847 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 87 1 TWELLS SUSIE 69 028713119 STRICKLEY MAXIMUS VG 86 2 TWELLS HONOUR 24 028709778 MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO VG 86 3 TWELLS CLEMENTINE 210TH 028705875 MR BURNS MAXWELL RED VG 85 1 TWELLS HONOUR 27 028712283 SAK KOURT TASER (IMP SEMEN) USA VG 85 2 TWELLS JEAN 235 028709780 MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO VG 85 2 TWELLS HEATHER QUEEN 341 028709253 MYSHA-WO ROBIN NITRO J Lomax – WHITMORE EX 92 5 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 46TH 028700047 KAYL WALKABOUT EX 90 3 KAYL EMPIRE NANCY 028704997 LLANDOVERY JINNYS EMPIRE (AUS) Mr. J.R. Fisher - WILLOUGHBY EX 93 4 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 38TH 028703534 WILLOUGHBY RIO EX 92 4 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 27TH 028701246 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED EX 91 4 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 76TH 028701242 HOOTON KING CHARLES EX 91 5 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 72ND 028699515 GELLI IPOD DISCOVERER (ET) EX 90 3 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 27TH 028701246 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 89 4 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 39TH 029703530 DRISGOL WATZON VG 88 3 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 88TH 028708070 DRISGOL WATZON VG 88 3 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 41ST 028708067 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 88 3 WILLOUGHBY LILY FAIR 14TH 028703531 WILLOUGHBY RIO VG 86 3 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 39TH 029703530 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 2 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 44 028710079 APRIL DAY WISCONSIN-RED VG 86 2 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 88TH 028708070 DRISGOL WATZON VG 85 3 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 40TH 029703529 WILLOUGHBY RIO

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OXTON

Organic Dairy Shorthorns

Oxton Clarity ET EX 93 By Ecuafarm Kaiser Royalty x Lynmark RL Clarice EX 90 Both sisters scored VG and Production above herd average. Progeny looking very promising. Semen available. Oxton Royalty Clarice ET VG 87 Full Sister to Oxton Clarity. Second Calver.

Oxton Farm, Oxton Grange, Tadcaster, LS24 8DU Andrew Reilly: 07739968492

Westonia Gay Lass 5th Pure Poetry

EX95 Sired By Nejay Ernie Reserve Grand Champion UK Dairy Day 2018 Grand Champion UK Dairy Day 2016 Reserve Grand Champion National Show 2013 Grand Champion South West Dairy Show 2013 Grand Champion Newport Show 2013

R Stockton

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RST & SA Morgan 01948 840257

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Young Member Profiles Name: Tom Malkin Age: 25 Location: Staffordshire Occupation: Organic Dairy Farmer Describe yourself in five words: Enthusiastic, Competitive, Shy, Passionate and Thoughtful What is your connection to Shorthorns? We milk 130 organic dairy shorthorns. We bought our first one from Beeston about 8 yrs ago and never looked at another breed again. What is your most memorable showing moment? I’ve only done one at Leek! So I am going to say when I was asked to judge at Newport show. I was nervous but enjoyed it. What is your favourite Shorthorn and why? I would have to say Rodway Marie 68 she had everything I looked for in a cow, plenty of strength and well attached udder. But within our herd – Strickley Charlotte 2nd she has had six calves and just keeps on getting better with age. Where do you see the Shorthorn Breed in ten years time? Hopefully in a lot more fields up and down the country. In your opinion what has been the most influential bull within the breed? Considering I am a newcomer to the breed, I would have to say Drisgol Watzon. Most Breeders have used him and his progeny are always at the top end of people’s herds. Interesting fact about yourself? I have never been abroad. Do not even own a passport! What are your interests and hobbies? I am a big Arsenal supporter. Any sport in general really apart from Golf. But main interest in breeding top quality Shorthorns. Always wanting to find a new cow family to invest in. If you were an animal what would you be and why? I wouldn’t make a very good fish because I cant swim! Maybe a polar bear so I don’t have to keep moaning how hot it is! Favourite Quote? “I walk round like everything is fine, but deep down inside my welly, my sock is coming off” Favourite Film | Music | Book? Anything with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in. Anything from Bastille, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran. I do channel hop on the radio until something good comes on. I need to read more than just Farming papers.

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Young Member Profiles Name: Nyomi Band Age: 22 Location: Fife, Scotland Occupation: 4th Year Vet Student Describe yourself in five words: Thoughtful, motivated, enthusiastic, meticulous and outgoing. What is your connection to Shorthorns? I have been showing cattle for the Lisnamulligan herd owned by Basil and Adam Lawson since I was young, and have grown to love the breed. They milk around 30 shorthorns and 150 British Friesians. What is your most memorable showing moment? Winning Reserve Champion Handler at the Royal Highland Show with a Shorthorn calf in 2010 and Winning Champion Handler in the British Friesian Handling classes at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show in 2012. What is your favourite Shorthorn and why? Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 4. She taught me so much of what I know now and was a pleasure to show! Where do you see the Shorthorn Breed in ten years time? I see the breed continuing its great success with young enthusiastic breeders having new ideas. With the uncertainty of Brexit, I think this breed will continue to impress with longevity, easy calving, minimal feet problems compared to other dairy breeds and great to show… even though they can be a bit cheeky! Interesting fact about yourself? I am a 4th year vet student…. But I’m studying in Slovakia! It has been the best experience of my life and I have managed to travel to so many different countries. What are your interests and hobbies? Other than milking and showing, I enjoy running and watching documentaries. If you were an animal what would you be and why? I would be an ant; a hard worker and a team player. Favourite Joke or Quote? Why do cows have hooves? Because they lactose! Favourite Film | Music | Book? My favourite movies would have to be Disney films! From The Little Mermaid, to the Lion King, they are all classic… doesn’t matter how old you are, we all love a good Disney film!

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National Young Stars This years National Young Stars Competition was held on the 21st and 22nd of August 2018 at Malvern. Throughout the two days, competitors with interests in various livestock aspects from cattle to pigs, to auctioneering and butchery, were judged on certain criteria specific to their field. The Dairy Shorthorn society entered two teams to the competition, each consisting of three people. The team members were from all over the UK, from Scotland to the South of England. Calves were kindly donated by Rob Kite for the competition and an external sponsor sponsored each team. Team ‘Red Revolution’ consisted of Dave Madeley, Anna Crank and myself and we were sponsored by NMR whilst ‘The Roan Rangers’ included Robert Crank, Hannah Morgan and Florence Mannerings who were sponsored by The Farmers Guardian. We would like to thank both of these fantastic sponsors for their encouragement as their sponsorship enabled us to compete.

some impressive Richaven Holstein cattle, a great experience to be part of! The Roan Rangers continued to pull out in front of the competition by finishing first in this task. Later that evening we got to relax, and have a BBQ with all the other competitors, finishing off with some tug of war! Both our teams got involved in this fun event and met many new people, and even learned some things from other competitors competing in different fields. The next day was an early start with judging beginning at 9am. We began the clipping and presentation part of the event. Each team had their two calves to clip, top line and wash… and even try a bit of belly hair since we were feeling brave! The judge watched us through the whole process, making notes to give us feedback later as The Red Revolution team impressed the judge the most in this

Upon arriving at the show ground, both our teams were judged on the safety of unloading the cattle, and teamwork whilst unloading the kit. We were under scrutiny and judged over the two days on our attitude and teamwork, The Roan Rangers came first in this section whilst the Red Revolution followed in second. The next task was to get the calves settled and begin setting up our promotional stand. The theme for the event was “British Dairying – what does the future hold?”. With the theme in mind both teams had to create a stand to portray what they thought was the future for the dairy industry in this tough time, incorporating the sponsors into the stand was vital too. Again both our teams finished in first and second in this task, we were off to a flying start. During this time, both teams bonded well and built up our excitement for the days ahead

category coming out on top. We then had showmanship of the calves by two competitors, Dave and Anna took to the ring for Red Revolution and Hannah and Florence for The Roan Rangers leaving the public interview for the third competitor, Bob and myself. Again, each competitor was judged and points added to give a total for the event. The Red Revolution continued a great day by placing first in the interview and second in the handling. Whilst the Time flew, and the next thing we knew it was time for Roan Rangers came in second in the interview and third stock judging, another aspect to the competition. We in the handling in the nail biting race to finish first. were driven to Richard Bowns’ farm and got to judge

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After the handling and interview part of the competition was over. The results were added up and both teams placed, with ‘The Roan Rangers’ taking 1st place and ‘Red Revolution’ taking 3rd place in an extremely close competition. The experience was fantastic but to top it off the first place team won a trip to Libramont in Belgium for the National European Holstein Championship, a prize which is out of this world. None of this could have happened without the help and support of certain companies and people so on behalf of all of us I would like to say a huge thank you. Firstly to our Sponsors, NMR, The Farmers Guardian and the Society, we would not have been able to compete without you, so thank you very much. Rob & Kate Kite for the loan of four excellent calves, they had the perfect temperament to work with. Plus you had to put up with team members descending on the farm for training weeks before, we thank you both for letting us disrupt your busy everyday routine. Sarah Crank for yet again playing mother hen, she took our accommodation and made sure that we were properly fed and watered throughout the competition. A huge thank you is also to Rachael Madeley.

Without Rachael’s help training the calves, guiding us on ideas for our promotional stand, staying up till 1am cutting our cow stencils with us, and keeping us on track on the run up to the competition… we really couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you one and all. Writing this article really has reminded me how much this experience has taught me and how many things I have learned from the fantastic feedback we got from the expert judges. I would encourage anyone who is interested, to compete at this competition as the knowledge, experience, enjoyment and friends gained from this is second to none. You don’t need to be from a farming background to compete, or have tonnes of experience, all you need to have is enthusiasm to learn more about showmanship, clipping and stock judging of Dairy Shorthorns, as let face it… YOU are the future of the dairy industry! Nyomi Band

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National All Britain All Breeds Calf Show - 19th - 21st October 2018 Judge: Matt Hayward

Champion: Cotonhall Three Creeks Nellie from R Kite & J&B Evans

Born on or after 1st March 2018 1st Cotonhall Felix Dewdrop - s. Oxton Felix R Kite 2nd Marleycote Daffodil 24 - s. Marleycote Royal Flush NR Osborne 3rd Churchroyd Heather 118 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners 4th Marleycote Peggy 53 - s. Marleycote Pirate NR Osbourne 5th Churchroyd Lady Rose 37 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners Born between 1st December 2017 and 28th February 2018 1st Cotonhall Jackpot Starlet - s. Cotonhall Jackpot Bradda-Farms 2nd Cotonhall Tuck Clarissa - s. Riversleigh Tuck R Kite Born between 1st September 2017 and 30th November 2017 1st Churchroyd Lady Rose 36 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Cotonhall Joyland Empress - s. Cotonhall Joyland R Kite 3rd Churchroyd Peggy 29 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners 4th Tabley Red Hot Lady - s. Nejay Prince 4O C Whittaker 5th Earlsgift Butterbur 14 - s. Winbrook Brutus Messrs Crank 6th Churchroyd Peggy 28 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 7th Crugside Butternut Vi - s. Blackwood Park Butternut CR Rees & Sons

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Golden Drop 40 from IRG Collins & Partners

Born between 1st May and 31st August 2017 1st Churchroyd Golden Drop 40 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Earlsgift Anna 8 - s. Drisgol Mortimore Messrs Crank 3rd Cotonhall Jagger Sapphire - s. Cotonhall Jagger R Kite 4th Churchroyd Fay 16 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners 5th Churchroyd Ednadema 2 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners Born between 1st January and 30th April 2017 1st Cotonhall Three Creeks Nellie - s. Cotonhall Masterpiece R Kite & J&B Evans 2nd Mossrigg Marcia 2 - s. Vissten K&L Picasso Red J Fisher 3rd Churchroyd Kirklevington - s. Panda Red Factor IRG Collins & Partners 4th Kidstones Lady Laura 20 - s. Kidstones Lordwin A Wilkes 5th Churchroyd Lady Rose 32 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins & Partners CHAMPION: Cotonhall Three Creeks Nellie - R Kite & J&B Evans RESERVE: Churchroyd Golden Drop 40 - IRG Collins & Partners HONOURABLE: Mossrigg Marcia 2 - J Fisher CHAMPION HANDLER:

Ed Whittaker

RESERVE HANDLER:

David Madeley

HONOURABLE MENTION HANDLER: Ellie Fisher

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Make Way For The

Moses Profit

Rodway Marie 68 EX92 X Drisgol Madonnas Prince EX96 Michael Tuhan, Riversleigh Illawarras - “I have nothing but praise for my Moses daughters - they both have better udders than their dams, with teat placement a feature. They are terrific shed cows with plenty of dairy strength - the type of cow you would expect to be around for a long time. I am keen to use Rodway Moses’s son Gershom”

Semen Available Enquiries Welcome

Rodway Marie 68 Graham, Shirley & Rachael Madeley Tel | 01952 541 211 Mobile | 07855 138810 Email | rodwayshorthorns@gmail.com | Enquiries Welcome

Young Members Weekend By Hannah Morgan The last bank holiday weekend of May we held the young members workshop at Morwood, Shropshire. This is an important weekend to encourage us youngsters and is held at the beginning of the show season just in time to reignite the showing bug (if it ever left!). People started to arrive shortly after lunch time and we got reacquainted after not seeing each other for so long. Being a small membership re connecting is a vital part of this weekend as we are spread so far across the country it makes it difficult to always socialise and talk about the breed. After a much needed catch up we had a brief discussion about showmanship and ring craft. Although not for everyone, I like to think of myself as in retirement at an early age, you still have to have the knowledge of how to show off an animal. Its not about you, its about how good you can make the animal look.

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Next job was clipping, time to get dirty! Clipping is an art and everyone can do it, it just takes practise, time and patience to acquire the skills. Maintaining the group building we worked in teams to clip the calves, each having a turn with the clippers, younger members were paired with an older more experienced one. Unfortunately, I had to leave the group and go milk the cows! Once all the jobs had been completed, we cleaned ourselves up and headed out for a meal at our local restaurant. The comradery and laughs continued into the night before everyone departed on their journeys home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to give thanks to my parents who allowed the workshop to take place here at Morwood and to those who took the time out of their busy schedules to attend. Until next year! Hannah Morgan

Showmanship is a gift This year has seen one of our Shorthorn Showman competitors achieve a remarkable double. Ebs (Edward) Whittaker, from Cheshire rounded out a successful year when at the All Breeds All Britain Calf show he took the top honours in the Dairy Shorthorn Showmanship Championship leading Tabley Redhot Lady. Only weeks before, this accomplished showman had led his Shire horse out at the NEC Birmingham winning the prestigious Shire Horse Championship at The Horse of the Year show. Now aged 24, this talented showman has been honing his skills for many years. Aged just 15 he won reserve Shire Young Handler, a title he later went on to win and has now progressed to actually judging. On the bovine side of his showing prowess he has previously had success at the ABAB. In 2013 he procured an Honourable mention with his calf Tabley Empire Lady, a Llandovery Jinnys Empire Daughter. The following year he went on to show again doing the double with champion calf Tabley Moss Rose and taking the Coloured Breed Showman Championship.

Edward grew up on a dairy farm but explains that there has never been a time when there hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a Shire horse on their land. His grandfather started the tradition purchasing their first horse and his father John first showed Shires some 45 years ago. Although the family no longer milk, having ceased 10 years ago, there are still plenty of cattle for Edward to work with as they now buy heifers to rear and sell on once calved. When not working on the family farm, Ebs also works for auctioneers Hassall Brothers. He appears to have a talent for spotting good animals as he purchased his winning horse St Giles Morgana after seeing a photograph and bought her over the telephone when she was just 4 years old. Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother Ben is also involved in the showing the Tabley stock, he works part time for Genus ABS as a relief AI technician. The Whittakers support many agricultural shows through the summer, but one of their favourites is on the doorstep at the Royal Cheshire Show in June where they support both the horse and cattle sections and in the past they have won the Supreme Dairy Shorthorn title with a bought in animal and would love to repeat this achievement with a home bred cow. shorthorn

Farm Profiles Name: Kevin

Moorse

Prefix: Horethorn, Dorset Herd size: 120 Farming system: All year round calving grass based with grass silage and concentrates in parlour. Favourite herd family:

Duchess

Age at first calving:

27 months

Promising heifers calved in sired by: Strickley True Perfection Current herd sires: Drisgol Mortimore and Winbrook Brutus. Name: Rob

Morgan

Prefix: Morwood, Shropshire Herd size: 400 Farming system: All year round calving, grass based/zero grazed with concentrates in parlour. Favourite herd family:

Gay Lass

Age at first calving:

28 months

Promising heifers calved in sired by: Strickley Wiggo, Drisgol Mortimore and Rodway Bomber. Current herd sires: Marleycote Storm, Drisgol Mortimore, Strickley Wiggo and Irthingvale Emperor. Name: Thomas

Moscrop

Prefix: Irthingelt, Cumbria Herd size: 400 with 300 Friesians and 100 Shorthorns Farming system: All year round calving with grass, grass and more grass with concentrates in the parlour. Favourite herd family:

Wildeyes/Alice

Age at first calving:

30 months

Promising heifers calved in sired by: Irthingelt Franky and Blissful Spurgeon. Current herd sires: Winbrook Jagger, Cotonhall Onyx, Winhall William and Sexed Jazz. Star sign: Aries, Favourite colour - Red, likes real ale and Whisky!!! shorthorn

Cotonhall Dairy Shorthorns

2018 AGM & Judging Day

Heifer class

The AGM and judging day this year was held in Staffordshire by kind invitation from the Kite family, the Cotonhall herd based in Milwich is quickly becoming one of the leading pedigree herds in the country therefore this is one day on the shorthorn calendar no one wanted to miss. As Shorthorn enthusiasts we are well used to seeing Rob’s cows at the top end of most of the dairy shows, and so there was an excellent turn out on Saturday 9th June. As the AGM got underway it was standing room only on a beautiful summers day. Breed enthusiasts travelled from all over the UK, welcoming Greg and Marcia Clark from GMC milking Shorthorns from America.

Seimon Thomas receiving Presidents badge from James Robinson

At the end of the AGM it was time for James Robinson to stand down as our society President, James has a done a wonderful job under difficult circumstances, a big thank you is required for steering the society back on track and facing all those long trips down the M6. Accepting the Presidential honour is Seimon Thomas owner of the Drisgol Herd, with a forward thinking mind set, I think our society can now go from strength to strength, Good Luck Mr President!

Seimon Thomas giving reasons

Our master judge today was Paul Harrison of Breckney dairy shorthorns and renowned judge, we owe Paul a lot of gratitude for travelling down and accepting the role. Paul described what he was looking for in a cow and provided many thoughtful explanations to any questions asked. A demonstration in calf heifer came before us which Paul described as “world class” Cotonhall Absolute Pearl, a perfect example of a modern dairy Shorthorn. There were two groups of cows to judge, first off, six top quality heifers all of which had calved at 2 years old, showing great style this was a difficult class. Leading the line up was a stylish and stretchy heifer with a superb rear udder and excellent teat placement Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight a fine example of the breed, following closely behind was Cotonhall Maurice Cherry a heifer with tremendous potential.

Cow class

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Anna Crank, Naomi Winnington, George Oultram & Tom Morgan

Judging in progress

On to the cows, again six fine examples, never moving from top spot was a stylish young cow Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure everyone would have liked to take home, Cotonhall Alfie Nellie a light roan cow which displayed a tremendous mammary system and had bucket loads of breed character. Following her was Cotonhall Landmine Raspberry a deep bodied cow which portrayed great locomotion. There was quality right through both groups which left us all wanting to visit their herd mates in the field. Excellent reasons were given over the microphone by everyone, this I feel is something which can only benefit our younger members. The winners today were Wendy Young and Naomi Winnington won the Juniors.

Naomi Winnington receiving 1st place in the juniors from Rob Kite

Looking over the Cotonhall herd in the field, it was not hard to see why Rob is always challenging for top spot at the shows, a very youthful herd which portrayed great style throughout, a herd based on top cow families which are a credit to the Kite family, it might be quicker to name cows what didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch the eye! Many of the cows what stood out were from homebred bulls, this is testament to Robs eye for breeding. I would like to thank the Kite Family for hosting us all, it was a delightful day. I do not think there are too many people with more passion and commitment for our breed than Rob and it shows in the quality of his herd. Tom Malkin Ian Collins & Wendy Collins win the regional section for the North East Rob Kite presenting Wendy Young winner of the senior class

Looking at the herd

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Pure Bred Shorthorn Breeders Ensuring the Future of the Pure Bred Dairy Shorthorns THE BRADDEN HERD OF NORTHERN DAIRY SHORTHORNS Charles Castle 4 Bury Hill, Bradden, Northants. NN12 8EG | e: charles.castle@talk21.com t: 01327 860519

THE KENPREST HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS Ken Prestidge Bryn Ffynnon, Cefn Eurgain Lane, Rhosemar, Mold. CH7 6PG e: ver7acity@aol.com | t: 07771 267625

THE BRYMORIAN HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS Brymore Academy Cannington, Bridgewater. TA5 2NB t: 01278 652369

THE MANCETTER HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS Mr & Mrs A G Rothen White Gate Farm, Quarry Lane, Mancetter, Warwickshire. CV9 2RB e: whitegatefarm@outlook.com t: 01827 717884

THE HAWKEYE HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS J R Brooks Farming Moat Farm, Stafford Road, Gnosall. ST20 0ES THE GREATWOOD HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS Mrs. Julia French - Secretary Greatwood Cottage Farm, Offley Brook, Staffordshire. ST21 6HA e: ladybird13@tiscali.co.uk t: 01630 620495

Part of the Bradden Herd of Northern Dairy Shorthorns

THE ROSWOOD HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS Julian Greenwood Kearsley Farm, Hawarden, Flintshire e: juliangreenwoodhaulage@yahoo.co.uk t: 07931 609710 THE ST. ARVANS HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS DW & GL Charles Mill Farm, Trellech Grange, Chepstow, Gwent. NP6 6QN | t: 01291 689359 THE RANTONALL HERD OF DAIRY SHORTHORNS David Winnington Moor End Farm, Gnosall, Staffordshire ST20 0JB | e: davidlovesdebbie@live.com t: 07854 027072

All Britain Shorthorn Photographic Competition Results Judges: Seimon Thomas & Gwyndaf James Champion

Reserve Champion

Honourable Mention

Ballytrain Bloom 30 J Lambe

Cotonhall Absolute Joy J McLean & H Wilson

Westonia Gay Lass 5 R Stockton & R Morgan

Class 1: Calf born in 2018

1st: Marleycote Daffodil 24 NR Osborne

2nd: Cotonhall Joyland Josephine R Kite

Class 2: Calf born between 1st July 2017 to 31st December 2017

1st: Churchroyd Peggy 29 IRG Collins & Partners

2nd: Cotonhall Jagger Sapphire R Kite

3rd: Cotonhall Joyland Empress R Kite

Class 3: Calf born between 1st January 2017 to 30th June 2017

1st: Churchroyd Kirklevington 33 IRG Collins & Partners

2nd: Cotonhall Landmine Cherry R Kite shorthorn

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

1st: Cotonhall Absolute Joy J McLean & H Wilson

2nd: Marleycote Julia 6 D Baynes

3rd: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 51 IRG Collins & Partners

Class 5: Junior cow in milk having had 2 or more calves

1st: Morwood Rueben Lady Maverick R Morgan

2nd: Marleycote Patricia 20 D Baynes

3rd: Marleycote Jen 27 NR Osborne

Class 6: Senior cow - 4 or more calves

1st: Ballytrain Bloom 30 J Lambe

2nd: Westonia Gay Lass 5 R Stockton & R Morgan

3rd: Irthingelt Talula 2 TC Moscrop

Class 7: Best Dairy Shorthorn female sired by an SSUK Bull

1st: Westonia Gay Lass 5 - Sire: Nejay Ernie - R Stockton & R Morgan

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2nd: Marleycote Patricia 20 - Sire: Nejay Royalty - D Baynes

3rd: Cotonhall Butternut Sapphire Sire Blackwood Park Butternut - R Kite

All Britain Shorthorn Photographic Competition Results Class 8: Scenic photo including one or more dairy shorthorn cattle

1st: Cow Love R Kite

2nd: Hello, Hello, Hello R Madeley

3rd: Summer Grazing R Madeley

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BEACONVIEW MR J R HANDLEY 01539824037

BRAFELL J TEASDALE & SON 01387880236

Victoria Bowman 10 Coronation Ave, Stanhope, Co. Durham, DL132YD T : 07787502558 E : tori_bowman@yahoo.co.uk

BILBRO MR M JACKSON 01845527992

BRISCOLL MRS M.I. COULTHARD 01228791500

NORTH Irthingelt Talula 2 RHS Champion from TW & AM Moscrop

WINBROOK G.A. & D DENT 01768371424

TAHUNA MR D.E. JACKSON 07831486856

STRICKLEY M/S ROBINSON 01593722294

SCREEL MR S WILSON 01556640254 Farm Visit to Oxton Farms in June

RAWGHYLL MISS R BLENKHARN 07798657759

PARTON M/S HEWSON 01697342747

PARKHOUSE M & V BOWMAN 07787502558

OAKTHWAITE M.J & J.A DOBSON 07880676178

BROUGHCASTLE MESSERS BECKWITH 01768341219 07940 135915

BROWNBER MISS L CRAIG 07765439680

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HAUXWELL MR T RIPLEY 01388609255

HEIGHTS MESSRS HARRISON 01524791426

Lorna Craig Hillandale, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA174DU T : 07765439680 E : lhrcraig@yahoo.co.uk

IREBY MR A. H RITSON 01697371238

Northwest Calf Show now held at The Weardale Show (last Saturday in August) Above - Handlers Championship Below - Champion Calf Judge - Mr Marshall Crank, Avondale Herd

IRTHINGELT MR T.C MOSCROP 01228573644

KABERFOLD MR G.W. DENT 01768371307

KIRKBRYDE MR M ROBINSON 01776853231

NEWPARK D.H & M CRAIG 01388517297

MOSSRIGGS M/S J.M & J FISHER 01768881426

MOORRIGGS S ARMSTRONG 01931712326

MIDDLEBANKEND M/S N.J & C BARKER 01768351208

North West Association Herd Competition 2018 It was a delight to head north at the beginning of August to a region I had not visited before. I firstly visited Thirsk and Martin Jackson’s herd, cows with a good blend of breeding that looked excellent. Then over to Dennis and family where I was well looked after and combining the stunning views over the dales with ever present roans of Newpark grazing happily.

Next morning was to admire John Teasdale herd over looking the Solway on a nice sunny morning where the neighbour was taking a crop of silage from John’s green pasture. The stock looked well and the angus cows from the shorthorn were a great sight.

Next morning was over the hill and down to Kirby Steven passing a half empty reservoir, the dry few weeks was showing its teeth. Bekka greeted me at David Dent’s farm which showed quality stock of all ages dotted around the parish as well as Bekka’s collection, the heifer in milk Winbrook Vi 168 was a pleasure to view and was not to be beaten.

John Teasdale and his cows grazing with tremendous views

I moved on to Thomas Moscrop farm where they were busy installing a new dairy parlour, and the cows were performing well amongst the black and white animals. Moving on to the Parton herd across Carlisle to an area I had not been before was exciting and the cows were well balanced with a nice three year old bull Oxton Xavier was being used. One to look out for in the future. Winbrook Vi 168

I moved to view the young stock at Jonathan Fisher which were well cared for, and the future looked bright.

Next visit was Moorriggs herd with Phil Armstrong who had great enthusiasm for the breed and selling stock to black and white herds. This showed a wonderful area again with rolling landscape and patchwork fields blessed with quality shorthorn cows.

Next down the M6 to Strickley. We viewed the cows and younstock before tea, the views and stock did not disappoint and with many great bloodlines from varied bulls doing well. Our past President has the breed in great stead.

I was fortunate to have an evening stay with Michael Dobson and family and incredible views back towards Dumfries. We viewed well groomed cows on reclaimed grazing, Michael had made huge inroads to improving the difficult farm and put the Dobson stamp on it.

My last visit was to John Handley a fine gentleman who has achieved his goals on a difficult farm, but a prime grass growing area with great stock and stockmanship. The Shorthorn Breed has many characters and the heart found welcome and hospitality is very warming and I thank all who accommodated myself on my travels. Many thanks, Seimon V.B. Thomas

Four animals grazing at Dobson

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North West Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders Herd Competition 2018 | Judge: Seimon Thomas Class 1 – Best large herd 1st Strickley Messrs Robinson 2nd Moorriggs Phil Armstrong 3rd Parton Messrs Hewson

Class 9a – Best bull on inspection only 1st Winbrook Rosco David Dent 2nd Winbrook Jagger Thomas Moscrop 3rd Oxton Xavier Messrs Hewson

Class 2 – Best small herd 1st Beaconview John Handley 2nd Bilbro Martin Jackson 3rd Oakthwaite Michael Dobson

Class 9b – Best bull on production and inspection 1st Oxton Xavier Messrs Hewson 2nd Winbrook Rosco David Dent 3rd Winbrook Jagger Thomas Moscrop

Class 3 – Best Youngstock – large herd 1st Moorriggs Phil Armstrong 2nd Strickley Messrs Robinson 3rd Parton Messrs Hewson

Class 10a – Best cow on inspection only 1st Strickley Barrington Dot 21st Messrs Robinson 2nd Winbrook Wren 2nd David Dent 3rd Strickley Goldie 198th Messrs Robinson 4th Winbrook Vi 114th David Dent 5th Beaconview Annabella 3rd John Handley 6th Moorriggs Wildeyes Phil Armstrong 7th Moorriggs Sparkle 14th Phil Armstrong 8th Winbrook Vi 147th David Dent 9th Irthingelt Talula 2nd Thomas Moscrop 10th Oakthwaite Hilda 49th Michael Dobson 11th Irthingelt Princess Thomas Moscrop 12th Newpark Telluria 7th D H Craig 13th Bilbro Butterbur Martin Jackson 14th Newpark Lily White D H Craig

Class 4 – Best Youngstock – small herd 1st Winbrook David Dent 2nd Beaconview John Handley 3rd Oakthwaite Michael Dobson Class 5 – Heifer in Calf 1st Moorriggs Bessie Brown Eyes 14th 2nd Mossrigg Barrington Duchess 7th 3rd = Winbrook Vi 3rd = Strickley Geri 41st

Phil Armstrong Jonathan Fisher Lorna Craig Messrs Robinson

Class 6 – Heifer in Milk 1st Winbrook Vi 168th 2nd Strickley Barrington Dot 24th 3rd = Winbrook Digitalis 3rd 3rd = Moorriggs Wildeyes 10th

David Dent Messrs Robinson David Dent Phil Armstrong

Class 7 - Best Cow to have calved twice 1st Strickley Goldie 236th 2nd Winbrook Peeress Rose 60th 3rd = Bilbro Heather 2nd 3rd = Beaconview Ann 3rd Class 8 – Best progeny of one bull

Messrs Robinson David Dent Martin Jackson John Handley

Class 10b – Best cow on production and inspection 1st Strickley Goldie 198th Messrs Robinson 2nd Winbrook Vi 147th David Dent 3rd Winbrook Vi 114th David Dent 4th Strickley Barrington Dot 21st Messrs Robinson 5th Winbrook Cactus 14th David Dent 6th Winbrook Wren 2nd David Dent 7th Beaconview Annabella 3rd John Handley 8th Moorriggs Wildeyes Phil Armstrong

1st 2nd 3rd 3rd

Messrs Robinson Phil Armstrong D H Craig John Handley

Class 11 – Best pure bred animal 1st Hauxwell Dubbie 2nd Parton Bronwyn 16th 3rd Newpark Lily White 4th Parkhouse Pansy

Llandovery Jinny’s Empire Winbrook Spice = Oxton Clarity = Llandovery Jinny’s Empire

Martin Jackson Messrs Hewson D H Craig Victoria Bowman

North East Calf Show | 16th September 2018 Calf Born After 01/03/18 1st Churchroyd Lady Rose 37 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners 2nd Churchroyd Heather 118 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners Calf born between 01/09/17 and 30/11/17 1st Churchroyd Lady Rose 36 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners 2nd Churchroyd Peggy 29 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners 3rd Churchroyd Peggy 28 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins and Partners 4th Churchroyd Lady Walton 23 - s. Churchroyd King Willie IRG Collins and Partners Calf born between 01/05/17 and 31/08/17 1st Churchroyd Goldendrop 40 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners 2nd Churchroyd Fay 16 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners 3rd Churchroyd Ednadema 2 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners 4th Churchroyd Lady Walton 22 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners

Calf born Between 01/01/17 and 30/04/17 1st Kidstones Lady Laura 20 by Kidstones Lordwyn AE Wilkes 2nd Churchroyd Lady Rose 33 by Churchroyd Kirk LGB IRG Collins and Partners 3rd Churchroyd Lady Rose 32 by Churchroyd Wildcard IRG Collins and Partners Champion Calf: Kidstones Lady Laura 20

AE Wilkes

Reserve Champion Calf: Churchroyd Goldendrop 40 IRG Collins and Partners Interbreed Points Trophy: IRG Collins and Partners Champion Handler:

Harry Collins

Reserve Champion Handler: Molly Collins

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NORTH

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

BOOTHDALE D WAINWRIGHT Sycamores, Tetchill, Ellesmere SY12 9AL 01691 623939

BROADLANE G & A NORBURY Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7LT 01606 833122 SECRETARIES

WHITMORE J LOMAX Hill Chorlton Farm, Baldwins Gate, Stafford ST5 5JF 01782 680317

IRTHINGVALE G & B BELL 07834 949778 Brindlewood, Minshull Vernon CW1 4RD Vice-Chair

RANTONALL D WINNINGTON Moor End Farm, Gnosall, Staffordshire ST20 0JB 01785 824402

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

BROOKSIDE E KIRK Hamilton Farm, Barkby Thorpe, Leicester LE7 3QF 01162 692694

WINHALL S WINNINGTON Ranton Hall, Ranton, Staffordshire ST18 9JO 01785 282371 WEAVERDALE S PATTINSON Dale Farm, Waterhouses, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3HD 01538 308289 TANAT P E BAILEY Bryn-Coch, Llanrhaeadr, Oswestry SY10 0EA 01691 780561 TABLEY O C WHITTAKER Church Farm, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0PR 01565 632367

NEJAY N & J MADELEY Cherry Oaks, Monkhopton, Bridgnorth WV16 6XF 01746 785571

MIDLANDS

BROOKSTEAD G WORSEY Roughgrounds Farm, Cubley, Ashbourne DE6 2FL 01335 330262

BURBROOK R HARPER Brook Farm, Long Lane, Nantwich CW5 8NE 01270 524285

COTWALTON C&S MALKIN Cotwalton, Stone, Stafford ST15 8TA 01889 505218

DEE D PRICE JONES Little Overton Overton-on-Dee, Wrexham LL13 0LJ 01978 710592 DUNHAM MESSRS ROYLE Dunham Massey, Altrinham WA16 4SP 0161 9287600

COTONHALL ROB KITE Milwich, Staffordshire ST18 0ET 01889 505200 CHAIR

APPLEBERRY R BRINDLEY The Lees, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3SU 01630 653815

EARLSGIFT & AVONDALE MESSRS CRANK Ince, Chester CH2 4NN 0151 356 0025

FOLDSPRIDE M Tidmarsh Bidduplh Moore, Stoke on Trent ST8 7NU 01782 525 453

MORWOOD R & S MORGAN Woodend Hall Farm, Coton, Whitchurch SY13 3LJ 01948 840257

MARSTONMONT P & J Webster Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne DE6 2FH 01889 590333

KAYL R BOOTE Yew Tree Farm, Dunham Hill, Cheshire WA6 0JN 01928 724556

GRIFFIN S & E PREECE Pessal Farm, Nr. Tamworth B79 9JL 01827 383939

North Midlands Association Stock Judging Evening The North Midlands annual stock judging took place at Bradda Farms, Biddulph Moor by kind permission of Martin Tidmarsh. There was a great turn out of members and friends from across the region on a fine May evening to judge a very well turned out class of six Dairy Shorthorn cows in milk from the Foldspride herd.

The eldest cow in the group also gave the judges a bit of pondering on where she should be placed, some favoured the longevity that this cow offered. Whilst the scores were tallied we had an excellent pie and pea supper that was provided by our hosts. Many thanks go to Karen and her team of helpers. Amy Brassington won the junior placings, whilst in the adults Julie Webster was victorious in the placings and Colin Tiso in the reason giving section which made him overall winner on the night.

Wendy Young arrived earlier that afternoon to clip and prepare the cows before stepping up to act as master judge. The class certainly gave the members some talking points as each favours different qualities to top their line up. However a popular choice at the head of the class Many thanks again to all involved in putting on this was a recent purchase from Leek Market, a daughter of evening of activities, the North Midlands region is very Rodway Lore, fresh with her second bred by the Howe grateful for all the hard work and effort. family.

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North Midlands Herd Visit By kind invitation of the David Winnington and family on Saturday 22nd September the North Midland members headed to the Rantonall herd in Gnosall, Staffordshire. On arrival we had a fantastic buffet spread, expertly put together by Debbie and her helpers whilst we devoured lunch we sat around a sparkling clean barn catching up with familiar faces. Supposedly they had not scrubbed the barn clean for our benefit though, they had played hosts to a barn dance a couple of weeks before. It was lovely to see so many members and friends as well as Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents who still have a huge passion for all things Dairy Shorthorn. Rantonall Wild Primrose 34th EX93

Members looking around the Rantonall Herd by David Winnington (far right)

With full bellies we then headed on out to see the herd. These cows are a credit to the family, deep bodied powerhouses that stride across the field with ease. This is most definitely a herd stamped with longevity. Progeny of Rantonall Stephen certainly caught the eye as this bull has definitely made an impact with the young daughters shining throughout the herd for the snugness of udder and balance throughout. Rantonall Gwynne 51 VG88 sired by Rantonall Stephen was most certainly a shining star in the field. Another exceptionally well balanced cow that leapt out of the pack was Rantonall Wild Primrose 34th EX93 by Rantonall Jacob currently milking in her seventh lactation. Many thanks to the Winnington family and friends who took the time and effort to host the region, the day was a great success.

Rantonall Gwynne 51 VG88

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North Midlands Association Herd Competition | Judge: Martin Jackson I would like to thank the club for asking me to judge the competition this year. My thanks especially to Gary and Anne Norbury for organising and scheduling the judging and Graham and Barbara Bell for accommodating me at the weekends. My first stop was the Cotonhall herd, on my arrival Rob took me around the youngstock which showed a lot of promise for the future. Next onto the milking herd that were grazing down the road from the farm, the first animal that we saw was Cotonhall Absolute Joy who was fresh but showed a lot of promise. The cows all looked in good order, very clean and dairy. Rob had used a lot of different sires in the herd but Cotonhall Ambrose daughters looked promising. Next I visited John Lomax’s Whitmore herd. John only had two for me to look at, one being Dunham Cowslip EX93 who looking well alongside a very promising Prides Prophet heifer in milk. Finally I headed to the Boothdale herd of David Wainwright. The herd is small in Shorthorns that run alongside and compete very well with the Holsteins. Two cows which were notable were Boothdale Broom 42nd and Boothdale Duchess 23rd EX92 who both had lactations in excess of 10,000kgs. The Kirk family down in Leicestershire run the Brookside herd of Shorthorns alongside a few Holsteins. Here they are mainly Autumn calving with some good, traditional, functional cattle. They were a pleasure to see and it was also good to see Edwards son Matt taking a keen interest in the cows. Matt is a very forward thinking young man. The next farm on route was the Rantonall herd (pictured) of David Winnington. What a pleasure to see a herd of cows all of the same type with excellent feet and legs. Rantonall Stephen daughters all looked good and were performing well as second calvers. Rantonall Gwynne 51st was the star in this bunch. Next stop Gary and Anne Norbury’s. The Broadlane herd was standing up very well to the lack of grass. Gary is currently increasing numbers so has bought in quite a few Shorthorns. I found some great individuals, Broadlane Fairy 16th caught my eye, despite being rather stale she looked great. She was by Rodway Redman who had left some great young stock. Rob Morgan’s herd was the next on the schedule. The Morwood herd looked well with the pressure of TB and a dry summer, the cows were all housed inside and looked impressive. Rob milks 400 plus in total. The old girl Dee Foggathorpe Lass looked well alongside her daughter. Irthingvale Emperor was a very dairy long and stretchy bull who was leaving good dairy calves.

Richard Harper put five milkers out for me at Burbrook. Two were very correct milk heifers, one of which Burbrook Jinny’s Meg (picture) looked to have a great future. The three milking cows were all dairy and clean fleshed animals. At Graham and Barbara’s there were only a few Irthingvale stock to see but the Tulip family has left a mark for sure. Irthingvale Ronson Tulip looks an interesting prospect for next year, one to watch for. Frank Baileys Tanat herd looked well on lush green grass. The Rodway Oscar daughters looked very good and had matured into good mature cows. Stuart Royle’s Dunham herd was well balanced and had high production with great feet and legs. Kayl Walkabout and Nejay Prince 3rd daughters looked well and were wearing well. Stuart showed me the stock bull Dunham Atlas EX94 (picture) which looked very impressive for a bull just under three years old. At Rob Boote’s the Kayl herd were on excellent legs and feet, very clean and dairy in type with some impressive udders. Kayl Park Kay was on top form and gave me something to think about. Also the mother and daughter Kayl Amazing Poppy and Kayl Prides Poppy stood out. At the Foldspride herd of Martin Tidmarsh, which is a new herd just getting established there were one or two good cows. Irthingvale LJE Tulip was looking good coming with her second and the milk cow Winbrook Ruth 100 was impressive too. Martin had purchased a young bull Breckney Graham which had an interesting pedigree. Well they do say things are worth waiting for and this was true at the Amber herd. What a pleasure to see such a lovely herd of cows, they were good framed dairy animals of both blended and traditional blood lines. A seventh calver Amber Favourite Claire 43rd by Kamps Hollow Arudolf Red was a sight. She had been calved five months with an udder still full of milk and such a good topline and dairyness. Amber Staling 27th just calved was another cow and a possible bull mother to look out for. The young stock were in top order too. I would just like to say to all the herds who entered it was a pleasure to judge your cattle and thank you for all your hospitality. Martin Jackson

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North Midlands Shorthorn Breeders Association Herd Competition Results 2018 | Judge: Martin Jackson Large Herd 1st Amber J Hole 2nd Dunham S Royle 3rd Rantonall D Winnington 4th Morwood R Morgan

Bull Progeny 1st Amber Red Kestrel J Hole 2nd Nejay Ernie R Morgan 3rd Rodway Oscar F Bailey 4th Llandovery Prides Prophet R Boote

Small Herd 1st Kayl R Boote 2nd Tanat F Bailey 3rd Brooksteads E Kirk 4th Boothdale D Wainwright

Dam & Daughter 1st Amber Favourite Claire 43 & 64 2nd Kayl Amazing Poppy & Prides Poppy 3rd Dee Foggathorpe Lass & Morwood Pimp Lass 4th Broadlane Poppy Barrington 70 &76

Young Stock 1st Cotonhall R Kite 2nd Amber J Hole 3rd Morwood R Morgan 4th Rantonall D Winnington

Heifer In Milk 1st Cotonhall Absolute Joy & Kayl Park Kay 2nd Drisgol Fanny 3rd Burbrook Jinnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meg 4th Broadlane Fairy 16

Bull on Inspection 1st Dunham Atlas 2nd Irthingvale Emperor 3rd Irthingvale Mega Man 4th Cotonhall Joyland

Cow In Milk 1st Amber Favourite Claire 43 2nd Amber Starling 27 3rd Tanat Oscar Felys 4th Rantonall Gwynne 51

J Hole J Hole F Bailey D Winnington

60,000kgs Cow 1st Elkington Princess Anne 10 2nd Amber Grey Dolly 10 3rd Dunham Heather 84 4th Westonia Marie 6

R Kite J Hole S Royle R Morgan

S Royle R Morgan F Bailey R Kite

J Hole R Boote R Morgan G Norbury

R Kite & R Boote R Morgan R Harper G Norbury

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South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

Royal Welsh Show Champion: Irthingvale Watzon Meg 2

Drisgol

Elkington

Gelli

St. Arvans

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

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

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

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

Spalk

Wenvoe

GC & A Joules Ltd,

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

Castellgwcw, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest, Pembs, SA62 6LH 01348 831590

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 & Mid Western Regional Association Herd Competition 2018 | Judge: Stuart Williams Firstly, please accept my apology for Vicky and I not being able to make tonight! But more importantly thank you for a great week going around travelling to the participants of this years herd competition. It was fantastic to not only see some super cows and heifers but I especially enjoyed talking and seeing the enthusiastic members of the club.

Although youngstock numbers were lower the quality was evident and I would love to see this herd in the future as I believe there really is an exciting future for you all. One of these individuals is the young heifer entered in the 2018 Class, she really is something special and for her to have such great bone quality, rump width and depth at such a young age I will expect to see her for a few years again.

First on my list of entrants was Kathy Joules, a very warm welcome to what I can only describe as a balanced, matching herd of cows. Fantastic bone quality, angularity and mammaries on this herd and it was a pleasure to view them from the youngest to the oldest milking animals they all had the same stamp and the Clarissa family were great but I especially admired the individual heifer entrant and the senior Cow. They exemplify the type of cow I really admire.

On returning toward home I stopped off with Jenn in Trebersed to view the Davies family’s entries. These really were milk machines... so much size and scale but very correct throughout I admired walking through they barns and seeing the cows at varying stages of lactation. The Dewdrops really showed themselves as an outstanding family with quality throughout from young to old cows. Great length and open bodies and quality throughout the mammaries.

Next on my list was the Ashgrove herd of Julie Llewelyn, I thoroughly enjoyed walking through this herd of robust, deep bodied and open ribbed cows, again the legs and feet were outstanding and was fantastic to see the management style. One cow that grabbed my attention was Alika, she had everything I look for in a modern dairy shorthorn, width through the front end, open barrel and super mammary and although “not on form” so Julie said but she definitely made an impression on me. Secondly I would like to mention the group of matching Ronson daughters, they look a really exciting prospect for the future.

Wednesday I was taken by Sion around the Drisgol herd, the volume and stamp of cow here was very impressive. Amongst this even, functional and balanced herd there were some outstanding individuals but what stood out to me was the dairy quality of the cows and especially the super group of junior cows in the herd. Mortimore is a bull that’s had a great influence with all the Progeny having width and height in the rear udder and beautifully attached fore udders. Having then viewed the milking stock we then walked the youngstock and they looked fantastic and I really admire the balance and uniformity of the groups.

Finally on Monday I visited the collection of cows at the Batchelor family. A great group of cows that I really admire for their style and ability to convert feed into milk. Rachel is exceptionally keen and this is a herd in the future I would love to see develop as the foundation cows are really outstanding individuals. One of these is the 4th calf Wildeyes Cow, so much strength and openness in her rib and outstanding mammary she is definitely a cow to work with. Another that caught my eye was the Gentle heifer, robust and yet clean throughout she really has a great future ahead of her.

My final Farm was to view a stock bull with Mr Evans, Performer is a great bull with a super rump and legs and feet but I especially like the front end, so much height and power and he knew how to show himself off to make the most of my visit. Once again thanks for inviting me to judge, I have seen some outstanding cattle this week and especially admire the way that heifers look like heifers and I can see how they will develop into long lasting cows. With the youth coming through in the area I know Dairy shorthorns will go from strength to strength in South Wales. Finally I would like to wish the club all the best for the future.

Tuesday saw a little drive to Llandovery, the Rees family have a real nice herd with super young cows and youngstock. They looked exceptionally milky and dairy throughout their bodies and capacious udders. I especially took a liking to the recently shown heifer, she has great power and strength along with a super mammary. Herd on Inspection 1st Drisgol Herd 2nd Spalk Herd 3rd Ashgrove Herd 4th Crugside Herd

SVB & EA Thomas Kathy Joules Julie Llewellyn H Rees & Family

Best Youngstock 1st Drisgol Herd 2nd Ashgrove Herd 3rd Crugside Herd

SVB & EA Thomas Julie Llewellyn H Rees & Family

Best Stockbull 1st Gelli Performer 2nd Gelli Performer 3rd Elkington Albert

DC & GEM Evans SVB & EA Thomas Jen Davies

Best Bull Progeny 1st Drisgol Morimer 2nd Rodway Ronson

SVB & EA Thomas Julie Llewellyn

Best Family Line 1st Elkington Dewdrops 2nd Spalk Clarissas 3rd Drisgol Tulips 4th Crugside Scarlets

Jen Davies Kathy Joules SVB & EA Thomas H Rees & Family

Best Pair of Heifers 1st Spalk Clarissa 32 & Spalk Melody 12 Kathy Joules 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 28 & Elkington Jill Jen Davies 3rd Drisgol Waterloo 152 & Drisgol Claribel 77 SVB & EA Thomas 4th Cotonhall Princess Cornelia & Castlemartin Butternut Wildeyes AK & R Batchelor

Stuart Williams

Best Calf Born 2018 1st Crugside Butternut Duchess H Rees & Family 2nd Kathy Joules 3rd Castlemartin Cyclone Dairymaid AK & R Batchelor 4th Drisgol Mabel 91 SVB & EA Thomas Best Heifer (inspection + Production) 1st Elkington Dewdrop 27 2nd Crugside Discovery Spode 3rd Spalk Lowri 4 4th Drisgol Darlington Cran 82

1420 + 2702 = 4122 1450 + 2200 = 3650 1500 + 1331 = 2831 1460 + 560 = 2020

Best Junior Cow (Inspection + Production) 1st Elkington Dewdrop 24 1300 + 3180 = 4480 2nd Rodway Alika 2 1480 + 2331 = 3811 3rd Drisgol Daisy 143 1430 + 2020 = 3460 4th Ashgrove Rosebud 7 1350 + 2008 = 3358 5th Drisgol Church Daisy 5 1490 + 2093 = 3583 6th Ashgrove Red Rose 2 1480 + 1894 = 3374 7th Spalk Cluto Clarissa 18 1500 + 1715 = 3215 8th Crugside Jack Scarlett 1340 + 1787 = 3127 Champion:

Elkington Dewdrop 24

Reserve Champion:

Elkington Dewdrop 27

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association

Amy Osborne’s Marleycote Olive 20 - Reserve Champion Dairy Shorthorn 2018 SW Dairy Show 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 BRIMCLOSE HERD OF ORGANIC DAIRY SHORTHORNS D & S Slade, Southcott Farm, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon. EX18 7HP - Tel: (01769) 580087

HOOK HERD of TRADITIONAL DAIRY SHORTHORNS - Visitors Welcome – Stock for Sale Mr G E Woolford, Spurham Farm, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 4NQ - Tel: (07977) 430115 THE HORETHORN HERD K & P Moorse, Clare Farm, Stowell, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 4PD - Tel: (07870) 273282

BRINSBURY HERD Chichester College, Stablebarn Farm, Blackgate Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex. RH20 1DD Tel: (01243) 786321 ext 1047

LYNDALE HERD Mr M J Chilcott, Silverdale, Townsend Farm, 5 Langland Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA7 9HR - tel: (01278) 722085

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 PECKETSFORD ORGANIC HERD T Cligg, Pipplepen Farm, South Perrot, Beaminster, Dorset. DT8 3HS - Tel: (01935) 891199

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

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 WESTONIA HERD R Stockton & Rob Morgan, 40 Swincombe Rise, The Brambles, West End, Southampton, Hants. SO18 3NL Tel: (02380) 471983

Secretary: Arthur Whittle - houndsmoorfarm@outlook.com Richard Osborne - rcosborne67@gmail.com 2019 DIARY DATES ANNUAL AGM & DINNER ON WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL 2019 ANNUAL SWCSBA CALF SHOW AT OKEHAMPTON SHOW ON THURSDAY 8TH AUGUST 2019 THE SOUTH WEST DAIRY SHOW ON WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2019

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Herd Competition 2018 | Judge: Richard Osborne A news headline could read “NOVICE JUDGE LOOSE IN SOUTH WEST”. The following article could report “judge old enough to know better”. I can confirm that this was my first time! I will also apologise for any future political unrest in the region. I began the task of judging not as a long thousand mile round trip but as a series of day trips. This was due to personal time constraints but it had the added benefit of allowing each breeder sufficient time to show off cattle and explain their individual herd policies. I started in the drought stricken East working towards the lush pastures of the coastal West. The whole operation was completed in about a month. Sceptical judges might comment that it was too long a time frame but I can say that those animals that really matter definitely stick in the mind. First stop on the itinerary was the Brinsbury herd of Chichester College on a wet(!) August day with thunder in attendance. This was some of the first summer rain and what a God send. The competition cows were separated in a field for inspection and most of them had decided to cover their heads with a fresh coat of mud. Amy Aylwin and Alex Hollands guided me through the impressive cow families. The Molly family stood out over the equally impressive Gentles. Brinsbury Gentle 3rd by April-Day Wisconsin Red was a well balanced roan senior cow in only her fifth lactation but looking like she will last well. Brinsbury Molly 6th and her mother Molly 5th stood side by side for me, both showing similarly correct udders and rear attachment. Instantly I knew these Mollies would be hard to beat. The pair of in milk heifers by Nejay Ernie were topped by the red and white Brinsbury Dairymaid 18th. The heavens opened whilst we looked over the fields of youngstock. I was drenched but the field of incalf heifers showed plenty of future potential. I then headed west to the Goodwick herd for a kind weathered afternoon inspection with Tom Osborne. Starting in a field of real dairy type cows I was spoilt for choice on this farm. Goodwick Darlington 109th with two daughters by Strickley Maximus was hard to fault as a family and would just top the class. Goodwick Darlington 112th was not the tallest daughter but had great milk traits with fore udder and teat placement. Goodwick Solo 121st

The two calved heifers both had tidy well attached udders and Goodwick Seraphina 188th was one of many good examples of the work that Rodway Legacy had achieved on this farm. On a bank away from the dairy we found Goodwick Seraphina 191st. Even though the sloping ground didn’t do her justice I hope future show rings might. Then it was back to base via a quick farm tour before a, roast dinner, with all the family. Now to my most local entrants, the Rawlins family. In my mind I wished I had been here sooner to have judged the milking herd as I knew the show quality of the cows that were once here but you can’t turn clocks back. A quick cuppa, then Henry and Hazel whisked me off to see the youngstock. The quality is very much alive among the maiden heifers. Ablington Barrington 3rd had a light roan colour that would please the traditional eye coupled with modern dairy lines. Ablington Rose 11th was a tall animal with a deep body and great potential. Two good milk replacements that I hope will find a good home in the near future. Back west for a day on the west Somerset railway and Minehead beach for the boys before calling on Arthur and Christine Whittle. A quick stack of flapjacks and a look over the biomass heating before catching up with two Tonelea Jills by Drisgol Watzon. Both had size, strength and condition with Jill 2nd due to calve first showing lots of nature and a promising udder. A change of field for them proved they both had no problem with locomotion. Their next destination would be the Horethorne herd, lucky Kevin Moorse. County number four coming up. Situated in the heart of Devon as far from the coast as you can get are the Slades and their Brimclose herd. It’s a true family affair and a great organic agribusiness which maximises the use of forage and undersown whole crop. My first impression was that it had been a hard year for the cows with the wet spring turn out and dry summer. As we walked among the milkers there were many examples of great bodied dairy cows with udders to match. Not quite in my top three cow families was Brimclose Magic 11th and her two daughters (all dry). She is a huge capacious senior cow that must be a milking machine. We found my top ranked dairy bull Brimclose Major in his accommodation.

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A long straight legged well shod young bull with dairy body potential. Next I was guided around the batches of youngstock by a very knowledgeable ten year old who picked out his own choices for the youngest categories… top marks Thomas. I was particularly taken by the red and white incalf heifer entries namely Brimclose Judy 12th (below) and Daisy 34th. These were just two of a quality bunch of followers. After the tour it was back to base for lemon curd cream tea the Devonshire way… heaven.

The only trouble with day trips is getting caught in holiday traffic. I foolishly drove down to Roy and Fred Collins’ Hale herd on a Friday amongst countless caravans….say no more! First for inspection in the yard was Hale Jill 25th fresh from the south west calf show. In show condition she made top spot in the under six months calf class. We walked among the milkers to discover that longevity was alive in this herd with Hale Filkins 65th looking great in her ninth lactation and comfortable for some more. Two younger category heifers to watch out for are Hale Lady Hermione 7th by Brooksteads Bomber (over 12 months) and Hale Clover 43rd narrowly missing out on the top spot in the 6 – 12 months class. Both calves standing well with tall statures. I feel very positive for the future of the Hale herd with Fred Collins searching for the modern milker. Off to Cornwall for a long weekend ‘glamping’ which turned out to be more ‘camp’ (in the outdoor sense) than ‘glamp’. In transit I dropped in on the Sharptor Herd of the Walters family. Having never seen the herd I was instantly taken by the high quality of the small number of animals here. Sharptor Watzon Strawberry 10th in her fifth lactation by Drisgol Watzon had a cracking udder and accompanied by her two daughters was a stunning family. Sharptor Strawberry 14th by Drisgol Madonnas Prince was the slightly taller, deeper bodied daughter who narrowly missed out on being placed in the calved heifer class. Sharptor Strawberry 7th (right), also in her fifth lactation, just topped the rankings of senior cow. This was an exceptional field of cows and “strawberry fields forever” was resonating in my mind. 52

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Now to a blustery Cornish campsite and a little groaning from some of my ‘posse’. First visit was to my old friend John Rowe. Plenty of grass here as we walked up the hill through this balanced herd of cows. Fresh calved into her fourth lactation was red and white Cargenwen Solo 6th showing udder uniformity and body strength. Running among the herd was Cargenwen Joyce 10th which would become runner up in the under 6 month class. John was keen to show me his incalf heifer entry Cargenwen Lady Laura 7th. A classic Cargenwen example, roan in colour with plenty of body strength and creating a fresh neat udder. No doubt she’ll soon be on the show circuit. We went in search of John’s youngstock further up the hill. All four entries were Cargenwen Little Janes, 102 and 103 were classic red and white and almost peas in a pod for the 6-12 month class. The maiden heifers were promising replacements and sure to keep this herd well stocked for the future. Thanks for the wood to keep our camp fire going! After a sunny day on the beach I went in search of John’s brother Gerald Rowe and his Tregenna Herd. He is another hardworking Cornish individual and a new competition entrant this year with a handful of shorthorns among his herd. There is probably some very friendly family rivalry going on in this part of Cornwall. Tregenna Tanzy by Drisgol Watzon was a promising red and white heifer calf that I understand to have had previous show success. I also liked freshly calved roan heifer Tregenna Polly 3rd with good fore udder attachment. Not many entries but some great potential, great homemade cake and jam too. It was back to day tripping from home with two herds left, Kevin and Pam Moorse’s Horethorne herd was to be next. Youngstock first up today and first impressions certainly count. Red and white Horethorne Ambrosie topped the 6-12 month class with good legs and plenty of style. Over the hedge was a great selection of incalf heifers with two roan beauties Horethorne Elsie and Horethorne Perfect flower standing out.

To note in the milkers was senior cow Horethorne Linsay, level backed with a great stance that gave her presence. Junior cow Tabley Lydia had a correct well stocked udder nicely attached to a balanced body. A lovely herd that can only improve with the standard of replacements that will come online soon. My final trip out was onto the Somerset levels and the Lyndale herd of Martin Chilcott. Its another family business here with a prize for some of the best cow names. Oceanbrae Logic Plato progeny showing promise among the youngstock as well as the milking animals entered. Two of these were incalf heifer Lyndale Dainty Dannilou and maiden heifer Lyndale Hurricane Heidi. Just missing out on a placing but deserving a mention was yearling Lyndale Gay Jules, a possible future winner too. Up above the levels by the dairy with an amazing view as far as Wales, we met up with the milking section. The two roan junior cows stood out with strength and style. Lyndale Francie sizing up to the black and whites well and fresh calved Lyndale Hurricane Heather with body capacity and great fore udder showing lactation potential. A great afternoon and a pleasure to see keen young family members as well.

It has been very difficult to pick out the overall herd winner. The Goodwick herd had the edge in the milking section and the Brimclose herd had impressive numbers of quality dairy replacements in all ages. However, I am pleased that the Brinsbury herd has come out top overall….just! It is important to mention that this herd is a ‘stand alone’ business like every other farm in the competition. It is managed by enthusiastic ex-students of the college who have correctly chosen to concentrate on the shorthorn breed. They have increased shorthorn numbers to 170 making them full to capacity which is now allowing them to fine tune their breeding choices. I think this is a herd that we will see and hear more about in the future. Well done. I have seen a lot of entries and quality at every herd. I have found breeders and their families with inspiring enthusiasm for their animals and the breed as a whole. That makes everyone a winner. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. It has been a pleasure to judge this herd competition.

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Herd Competition Results 2018 | Judge: Richard Osborne Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Brinsbury herd – Chichester College Brimclose herd – D & S Slade Goodwick herd – T. Osborne

Incalf Heifer 1st Cargenwen Lady Laura 7th – J. Rowe 2nd Brimclose Judy 12th – D & S Slade 3rd Lyndale Dainty Dannilou – M. Chilcott

Cow Family 1st Goodwick Darlington – T. Osborne 2nd Sharptor Strawberry – A & D Walters & Son 3rd Brinsbury Molly – Chichester College

Maiden Heifer 1st Lyndale Hurricane Heidi – M. Chilcott 2nd Goodwick Seraphina 191 – T. Osborne 3rd Ablington Barrington 3rd – H & S Rawlins

Senior Cow 1st Sharptor Strawberry 7th – A & D Walters & Son 2nd Brinsbury Gentle 3rd – Chichester College 3rd Horethorne Linsay – K & P Moorse

Heifer Calf over 6mnths 1st Horethorne Ambrosie – K & P Moorse 2nd Hale Clover 43rd – R & F Collins 3rd Tregenna Tanzy – G. Rowe

Junior Cow 1st Brinsbury Molly 6th – Chichester College 2nd Goodwick Solo 121 – T. Osborne 3rd Sharptor Rosehip 16th A & D Walters & Son

Heifer Calf under 6mnths 1st Hale Jill 25 – R & F Collins 2nd Cargenwen Joyce 10th – J. Rowe 3rd Horethorne Penny – K & P Moorse

Calved Heifer 1st Brinsbury Dairymaid 18th – Chichester College 2nd Goodwick Seraphina 188th – T. Osborne 3rd Horethorne Tamsin – K & P Moorse

Dairy Shorthorn Bull 1st Brimclose Major – D & S Slade 2nd Brimclose Majestic – D & S Slade 3rd Goodwick Perfect Tone – T. Osborne

Bull Progeny Group 1st Rodway Legacy – Goodwick herd – T. Osborne 2nd April-Day Wisconsin Red – Brinsbury Herd – Chichester College 3rd Oceanbrae Logic Plato – Lyndale Herd – M. Chilcott

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Chairman’s Report – March 2018 With the wettest March on record (at Houndsmoor) drawing to a close, I have finally succumbed to writing this report. 2017 has unfortunately seen our livestock numbers depleted.

It was good to see Brymore School have success with Champion Heifer and Martin Chilcott as runner up. Thank you to all who supported, either as exhibitor or by manning the stand.

In July we had the opportunity to visit the Redhill Beef Shorthorn herd; not only did we see some good breeding stock but we were well fed and watered. Thank you to Brenda for all her hard work. Since then the herd has almost in its entirety been dispersed to the Lacock Estate in Wiltshire.

Kevin Moorse organised a successful skittles evening in March which was well supported by Club members and friends, although the alley wasn’t very sympathetic to the Chairman!

September saw the dispersal of the in-calf heifers from the Ablington herd of the Rawlins family and the Shorthorn portion of the Mannerings family Attwoods herd; both have supported Shorthorn classes over the years. Brenda’s retirement was short lived having been tasked with judging the 2017 South West Herds Competition; congratulations to Tom Osborne and his success with the Goodwick herd and to the Brimclose herd of the Slade family as runners up. Thank you to all for taking part. The 2017 South West Dairy Show in September, judged by David Winnington, was very well supported by seven different exhibitors, Champion going to the Crank family with Chichester College taking the reserve spot.

Thank you to Richard Osborne for another year keeping our finances in order. We are sorry to see Sally Mitchell step down as Club Secretary after many years of patient organisation; we very much appreciate all the hard work that she has put in over the years. Also, thanks to Greenslade Taylor Hunt for the use of their Yeovil offices for Club meetings. Finally, I wish Roger Stockton well as he takes over the post of Chairman for the next two years. I look forward to seeing you all at the AGM and Dinner on Wednesday 17th April 2019 at Oake Manor. Arthur Whittle - Chairman

Farm Walk On a very wet Sunday in August, a group from the South West region together with friends were invited to visit Evershot Farms Ltd, which is part of Ilchester Estates (Dorset) and managed by Velcourt Ltd. We started our visit by looking around the cattle at Melbury Dairy with 500+ cows, all-year-round calving, going through the 40:40 herringbone parlour. A further 600 cows are milked at two other sites, with heifers being contract reared, calving down at two years. At the time of our visit plenty of building work was in progress in readiness for expansion of the dairy. The Estate also carries 2500 breeding ewes, lambing outdoors from 1st April. Further up the yard we were shown the bio-energy digester. The digester consists of two concrete tanks capable of holding 5,500m3 of digestate; the tanks are covered to collect the gas. The gas is burned via a gas run generator or CHP (combined heat and power), between two generators capable of producing up to 750KW.

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The digester is fed with 50m3 slurry, 24 tonnes grass silage, 6 tonnes wholecrop ryegrass and 5 tonnes soya hulls per day. A short informative talk by Robert Whittle, Assistant Farm Manager, reference the bio digester left us impressed with this set up, which is managed by one employee. Heading for our cars and driving through some tight lanes, we came to the 450 acre Deer Park; some of the 650 deer could be seen in the Park although, due to the weather, the majority had taken shelter. The Park itself with the trees and views were well worth the walk. Our thanks to Velcourt Ltd, and to Robert Whittle for his time given. Now into the pub just down the road. Roger Stockton

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Calf Show | Judge: Roger Stockton Champion Handler: Josh Walton

Reserve: Isabelle Collins

With the kind permission of Oakhampton Show our annual club calf show took place on the 9th August. The Hale herd of Roy and Fred Collins took the Championship with Hale Clover 43rd winning the Brimclose Cup, presented by the Slade Family. In Reserve is Hale Jill 25th shown by Isabelle Collins.

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Honourable Mention: Eddie Walton

This calf sired by Rodway Ronson showed plenty of promise and is certainly one for next years show ring. Next came the young handlers, only three entries all with plenty of ability. Josh Walton was awarded an engraved Tumbler presented by the South West club as Champion handler.

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Picture perfect: Canada back in the All-World Red Cow competition THE 11TH YEAR of the All-World Red Cow photographic competition once again welcomed entries in some classes from Canada. Canada had struggled to get photographs last year, but was still involved, splitting any classes that had a tie. This year it entered in two classes, winning Honourable Mention in the dry heifer class on a countback. The winners were decided by the four countries involved – with each having a single, collective vote per country in each class (with no one voting on their own entry). The dry heifer class was extremely competitive with Australia, Canada and the USA all finishing on equal points. They were split by a consensus vote by the competing countries (see details below). For the second successive year at the top of the classes, it came down to a battle between Australia and the United States. Australia won three of the four classes and was Reserve Champion in one. The United States won one and finished Reserve Champion in two classes. The United Kingdom grabbed a Reserve Champion in the danger class – the four to five years in-milk. 48 //

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CHAMPION – UNITED STATES A UNITED STATES KHN Endres Zeus Legendary Sire: Purple Idalee RR Zeus –EXP-ET Owned: Tyler Endres, Lodi, Wisconsin Junior Champion, World Dairy Expo, Madison, 2017 RESERVE CHAMPION – AUSTRALIA B AUSTRALIA Eagle Park Manu Linda 4293 Sire: Eagle Park Manu Bred & owned: Eagle Park Farming Terara, NSW Winner, 2016 All Australia Photo Competition HONOURABLE MENTION – CANADA CANADA – Richford Conrad Iogo Sire: Lady Grove Conrad Bred & owned: Richford Farms, St Mary’s, Ontario Junior Champion, Canadian National Show 2016

The details › In the 11th year, competitors were Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA and New Zealand. › Winners were decided by the five countries involved — each had a single, collective vote in every class (and did not vote on their country’s entry). However, it should be noted that the dry heifer class resulted in a threeway tie. The two countries whose animals were not included in the tie decided that the heifer with the least first placings would be placed third. The heifer with the most first placings (from the judges of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th placed countries) was placed first. › Each class winner receives a half-page advertisement with CrazyCow In Print. › The goal remains for additional countries to get involved. Those interested, please email: di@crazycow. com.au or muellerfamily@activ8.net.au

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4th – NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND – Westell Pingerly Fleur SIS Sire: Treeton Pingerly Bred: Wendy & David Harker, Te Awamutu Owned: Pirie Family, Ngatea Junior Champion, Waikato Show

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CHAMPION – AUSTRALIA A AUSTRALIA Riversleigh Zeus Stella 20 Sire: Purple Idalee RR Zeus EXP Bred & owned: Tuhan Family, Tatura, VIC Winner 2016 All Australia Photo Competition RESERVE CHAMPION – UNITED STATES B UNITED STATES Eichlers MD Blanche-ET Sire: Kuszmar Megadeth Owned: Peter Vail & Hillpoint Partners, Cross Plains, Wisconsin Intermediate & Grand Champion, World Dairy Expo, Madison, 2017 HONOURABLE MENTION – NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND – Bekay Angelo Olina Sire: Bekay Blitz Angelo Bred & owned: Ken & Betty Baker, Te Awamutu, NZ Current North Island Champion 4th – CANADA CANADA – Richford Ironman Iceland Sire: Oceanbrae Ironman-P Bred & owned: Richford Farms, St Mary’s, Ontario Grand Champion, Canadian National Show 2016 & 2017

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CHAMPION – AUSTRALIA A AUSTRALIA – Llandovery JR Joan 982 Sire: Fradon Jet-ET-Red Bred: T & E Hayes, Girgarre, VIC Owned: Gordon (Cohuna, VIC) & Rapley (NZ) Winner IDW 4yrs in milk 2016

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CHAMPION – AUSTRALIA A AUSTRALIA – Llandovery Ja-Bobs Stella 822 Sire: Ja-Bobs Sam Bred & owned: T & E Hayes, Girgarre, VIC Winner 2016 All Australia Photo Competition

RESERVE CHAMPION – UNITED KINGDOM B UNITED KINGDOM – Millenium Boundless Bramble Sire: Oxton Boundless Bred & owned: B Coole of Isle of Man Champion at Royal Manx & Southern District Show 2017

RESERVE CHAMPION – UNITED STATES B UNITED STATES – Innisfail RU Lady 072-EXP Sire: Innisfail Red Ruben Owned: Innisfail-Exel Shorthorns, Lodi, California 1st Aged Cow Winner World Dairy Expo, Madison, 2017

HONOURABLE MENTION – UNITED STATES UNITED STATES – Elron Megadeth Waveland-EXP-ET Sire: Kuszmar Megadeth Owned: Halie Gruenwald, Lost Nation, Iowa Senior Champion, World Dairy Expo, Madison, 2017

HONOURABLE MENTION – UNITED KINGDOM UNITED KINGDOM – Drisgol Dinnie 13 Sire: Drisgol Watzon Bred & owned: SVB Thomas of Pembrokeshire, Wales Reserve Champion Royal Welsh Show 2016

4th – NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND – Northbrook Wok Sire: Treeton Pingerly Bred & owned: Wood Family, Feilding, NZ Best Udder, Combined Breeds, NZ Dairy Event

NOTE: in Volume 57 is labelled as Stella ‘691’ not Stella ‘822’ JUST CHECKING WHICH ONE IS RIGHT

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Update from Canada by Ryan Barrett, Secretary-Manager, Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society

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It has been in many ways a challenging year for the Canadian dairy industry. Recent changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have resulted in our government giving more access to the Canadian dairy market to the United States. This will likely result in a reduction in quota for Canadian producers, at a time when there were already reductions in quota in the first half of 2018 due to a lack of processing capacity in our country. In addition, milk prices have decreased noticeably in the last 18 months. As a result of these factors, replacement cattle prices are weak and demand is low. Where there are producers in need of replacements, many have been purchasing them for very cheap prices from the United States, depressing domestic replacement prices even further.

In late 2017, we saw the release of the next CMSS Syndicates sire, Oceanbrae Royal Bentley. Bentley now has semen available in the UK. Our next Syndicates sire, Oceanbrae Foster, should have semen available in the very near future. Foster is the #1 index young sire in Canada, and will be available internationally through Semex like our other Syndicates bulls. We are also keen to work with other sister Societies to explore opportunities for making more sires available for export.

Despite these challenges, we continue to see reasons for optimism in the Milking Shorthorn breed in Canada. We continue to see new breeders attracted to the breed across the country. Of particular interest has been a recent growth in interest in the breed in the province of Quebec, where we previously have not had much presence. Quebec is the largest dairy producing province in Canada (about half of the country’s dairy farms), so there is lots of room for growth here! The combination of a dispersal of a quality Quebec herd into a number of new herds as well as importations from the Northeast USA have increased our breed’s footprint in “la belle province” noticeably in the last year or so. We had a smaller National Show in September 2018 due to a couple of long-time exhibitors not being able to exhibit this year; however, the quality of the show remained strong. Grand Championship honours went to Camflat Inforcer Mary EX-92, owned by first time exhibitor John Campsall, who has a small Milking Shorthorn component to a primarily Holstein herd. Mary is sired by a natural service son of Oceanbrae Logic’s Plato. The Reserve Grand Champion was Lynmark Otis Siesta, owned by Lynmark Farms of Norwood, Ontario. The Junior Champion of a competitive heifer show was Richford Anecdote Marmalade, owned by Don and Karen Richardson of St. Mary’s, Ontario. The Richardsons also had the Reserve Junior Champion, Richford Conrad Snapchat.

At our 2018 Field Day and AGM in July, we were honoured to recognize the late Barry and Jean Haggett with our Distinguished Service Award. The Haggetts (Fieldcrest Herd) were strong supporters of the breed for many years, and their son John accepted the award in their honour. John is once again growing the Shorthorn component of his herd in recent years. Cow of the Year honours (voted on by our members) went to Richford Ironman Iceland, the 2016 and 2017 National Show Grand Champion owned by the Richardson Family. Our thanks to the Ashton Family of Port Perry (near to Toronto) for hosting our Field Day this summer. A priority issue for our Society moving forward will be genomic evaluations. We are attempting to engage with our national genetic evaluation centre to commission a research project on genomic evaluations for Canadian Milking Shorthorns, and we’ll be keen to collaborate with other Shorthorn populations to increase the collective size of our genomic base in order to build a sufficiently large enough reference population. It would help both of our countries if the UK Dairy Shorthorns were to be submitted to Interbull for MACE evaluations. Here’s hoping that 2019 is a year of forward momentum on genomic testing and evaluations. As always, we would love to hear from any British breeders coming to Canada who would be interested in visiting some of our herds. We look forward to continuing to increase exchange of genetics and fellowship between Shorthorn populations around the world!

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Wainwright’s Wanderings 2018 This year’s trip embarked on the short trip to South Wales, commencing on the edge of Cardiff and the Wenvoe herd of the Reader family. The tour party slowly gathered, some after extra curricular activities. After lunch and a short trip down the lane to the cows the party carefully picked their way into the field and saw some great cows. Abi talked Kite through the breeding policy of the 190 cow milking herd which is pretty much half holstein and half shorthorn.

very organised unit, the management of which is carried out by Jenny Davies who is very much incontrol and very capable of steering everything in the right direction. The tour started with liquid refreshment and an overview of the business in a very professional presentation by Grant. We then had a farm tour and it was nice to see a few of the old favourites from the Elkington herd holding their own here. The visit ended with a great lunch supplied by Lynne Davies and a few more liquid refreshments.

Abi told us higher percentage was her main focus but she also needed larger framed cows so some red and white holstein has been used on the shorthorns. We saw some very good daughters of Hooton Envoy and Cotonhall Colby and some very promising Panarama Anticipation daughters. After a very enjoyable visit it was time to check in at the secret Emelyn Hotel in Newcastle Evelyn our Base for the tour- not sure the check in staff knew quite what had hit them.

We then headed in convoy to the Rees family at Llandovery. A steady trip ensued as we followed the army tanks most of the way. On arrival we had a warm welcome from the Rees family who are relatively new to the breed but we’re breeding some great cattle alongside their Fresians. We saw some good cows mainly by Genus sires and then in the youngstock the National Calf Show Champion and other herd mates by Churchroyd Wildcard. After viewing the herd more welcome refreshments were eaten before heading back to our digs. Evening meal was nearly missed -pubs in South Wales don’t half close early!!!

Wednesday dawned and we were Carmarthen bound to the herd of Grant Hartman who is also a part time Kite consultant. Grant runs a herd of over 500 holsteins on a

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The next morning started with some free time where some members visited the local livestock auction whilst others went hiking in the search of dolphins! We met up again at the Drisgol herd of the Thomas family and what a set up they have now. Impressive is one word for it with a brand new 70 point rotary milking around 800 cows. Sion did a great job of talking us through the cows after another impressive lunch, on of the best features of the farm was the calf rearing which was clearly carried out by females!!! The whole family and staff are doing a fantastic job here and the set up is a credit to them. After this visit the Wandering group reached new levels with afternoon tea-who says we are not sophisticated. That evening we were joined by members of the region for a social and a catch up-a very entertaining evening.

So we had soon arrived at the final day of the tour so a trip down narrow lanes was embarked upon. Julie Llewellyn showed us round her Ashgrove herd and what a picture they were, some would say we had saved the best until last. Plenty of cows with show potential were seen. Once again a great lunch followed and then the tour split for another year and headed off for home. Thanks once again to David Wainwright and his little helpers for organising the trip and to all the host families for making us so welcome.

An English Girl in New Zealand After I completed my Midwifery degree in April 2018 I was unsure of which path to take next. After an extremely difficult year selling up the cows and moving farms I didn’t feel ready to settle into midwifery. I then decided the time had come in my life to do something different and exciting! So, I sent one email. An email to the president of the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association putting the feelers out as to whether any farms would be interested in an English worker. I received a quick and positive response and shortly after that was contacted by David and Johanna Wood of Northbrook Milking Shorthorns inviting me to stay and work on their farm. The Northbrook Milking Shorthorn herd was established in the early 1970’s on the existing family farm at Hiwinui, North Island.

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It is owned and overseen by David and Johanna and managed by their daughter Anja. With a growing love for milking shorthorns a conscious decision was made to reduce the number of other breeds in the commercial herd through a dedicated programme of mating cows to Milking Shorthorn bulls, Illawarra bulls and other red breeds, such as Swedish Red, Red Anglers and Norwegian Red to name a few. The farming system has primarily been grass-based with supplementary feed coming from a summer crop of turnips, a winter crop of oats, baled silage and hay. An in-parlour feeding system was also installed in 2012 to provide a constant balanced diet and increased energy for the long walks to grass paddocks. The ’home farm’ is approximately 350 acres, and this is where the 300-strong milking herd are based. In 2008 the family purchased more land close by known as the ‘runoff’.

This is 500 acres of hilly grassland for their dry-stock, young-stock and beef enterprise. The beef enterprise is a new venture started by David, who uses Hereford bulls on the Shorthorn cows, as well as keeping some Hereford X cows for breeding. Along with the dairy herd, replacements, bulls and fattening stock, the Woods have around 760 head of cattle in total. I was made to feel very welcome and was thrown into farm life straight away, which for me was a good way to settle quickly. The majority of the herd calve in the Spring (July-October), with about 40 calving in Autumn. When I arrived calving was nearly over, with 30 cows left to calve. On average there were 2-3 calves born each day to start with, which was a lot for me as I’m used to steady all-year round calving. But apparently earlier in the calving season the average was 7 per day! This means that there are 210 calves currently being reared on the farm – a huge amount of calves to me and something I have very much enjoyed being a part of. Calves are reared in small groups to begin with while they establish feeding, and are then put into larger groups inside, until they are a few weeks old and strong enough to go into bigger groups in outdoor paddocks. In these outside paddocks calves are fed on cafeteria style feeders, or ‘milk bars’. These are very efficient ways of feeding large numbers of calves, and the calves appear to do well off them. I have always loved calf rearing, it is one of my favourite aspects of dairy farming - so 210 calves have been a treat as well as a challenge. Monitoring all calves’ health and development requires a true stockman’s eye, which I can safely say the Wood family has.

David states that when they first started out the Shorthorn herd, the use of Norwegian Red semen helped with the improvement of the mammary system, but now mainly focuses on Shorthorn bulls, with other red breeds used now and then. This season and last season a favoured bull used at Northbrook has been Lady Grove Conrad – an American Shorthorn that has been producing some very nice offspring. Another very successful bull used here has been Treeton Pingerley. A sire that adds terrific frames and height and attachment of rear udder to cattle – it is easy for me to spot a Pingerley in the parlour! As farmers are paid per kilogram of milk solid here rather than per litre of milk, studying the figures is key to choosing the right bull. The openness of New Zealand Dairy farming is the key difference from the UK. Where we would have barns and yards, usually all together quite easily accessible, in NZ the parlour (or bail/shed as they call it!!) and collecting yard are usually stand alone, surrounded by paddocks and maybe a few calf sheds. Cows are out all year round, making paddock and grass rotation one of the key components of successfully managing the farm. Stock is tougher out here and used to walking long distances daily, and farmers don’t seem to be put off by huge steep gullies in the middle of a field! The landscape is similar in the way that it is a green country, but different in the limitlessness of the grass and farmland. Fields are not separated by hedgerows, but by paddock fencing for miles. I have been amazed that I am just driving along and see dairy farm after dairy farm after dairy farm – a wonder to behold.

Once calving was complete there was only a short break until the breeding season began. Another big change to what I am used to! Bulling heifers at the Run-off were sorted into ‘mobs’ of approximately 50, with 3 young home-bred bulls running with each mob. Sorting out these mobs was a huge task due to the expansive area they have capacity to roam, with the vastly hilly landscape adding to the task, but a good dog and some brave quad bike driving got the job done. Back at the home farm David performs AI on the dairy herd, choosing various sires for different animals according to desired traits. David is the Chairman of the Red Breed Genetics Committee here in NZ and therefore takes his breeding seriously and does so with passion.

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Spending time working at Northbrook has opened my eyes to the world of dairy farming. Growing up on a farm you often only see things done one way, and although this may be a brilliant way of doing things, I still believe it is vital to go out and get as much experience as possible to truly broaden the mind and pull together all the best aspects of dairy farming into one. New Zealand and England are very different in the way they farm, but the love of cows and passion for the breed remains the same. It has been a real pleasure staying with the Woods and I would highly recommend anyone going to New Zealand to visit Northbrook – lovely cows, great food and fantastic people, what more could you want?! Florence Mannerings

A US perspective

housing experiences with no prompting at all. To say they were doing things well previously would be an understatement.

Michael Wilkinson shares some thoughts on calf and heifer rearing from his recent trip to Every single calve received 4L of pasteurised colostrum within 45 minutes of birth. Calves were then fed the US. At the beginning of October I was lucky enough to travel to the US for the third time to visit dairies. After driving 2500 miles, seeing farms amounting to 100,000 cows and countless amounts of cheeseburgers and fries, I came back rejuvenated and keen to share ideas (‘annoying’ and ‘dangerous’ are two of the words routine clients have called it so far!). But I also return with the same opinion as I had previously – yes, these US guys are good (and we made a point of visiting the best) but in the UK we are certainly not far behind and that gap is getting smaller! Like the UK they have had three tough years of low milk prices, with theirs seemingly even slower to improve. The advantage of BST is a distant memory with some herds losing over 7L/cow/day since its ban. While this has caused a record numbers of dairies to decide to pack up as they have had enough of losing money, others have realised the inefficiencies that BST had masked, and with improved fertility and cow comfort they are slowly getting back to yields they were achieving previously. We visited three dairies averaging over 50 L/cow/day with no BST, ranging from 650 to 1800 cows. All had varied opinions on how they were achieving these yields, from genetics to nutrition to management, but for me all shared one thing in common – an overwhelming attention to detail, doing everything feasible to improve the welfare and comfort of the cow. Youngstock were extremely well grown, lame cows were almost impossible to find and clamp management and feed presentation deserved a Michelin star. I’m by no means saying we can all do 50L, nor do we all want to, but all of us on the trip took home ideas, so I thought I would share a couple. Youngstock were extremely well grown, lame cows were almost impossible to find and clamp management and feed presentation deserved a Michelin star. For those of you who are TDSG suppliers still upset with the new rules against housing calves individually: one of the three farms shared their recent change in calf 64

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pasteurised whole milk three times daily, tested for % solids and corrected with a protein balancer powder for consistency. Average weaning weights at 10 weeks old were over 100kg. After reading the research on calf behaviour when housed together compared to individually they decided to house calves in pairs nine months ago. Initially individual hutches were combined, though both calves often chose to lie together in the same hutch. Some health and growth benefits were so obvious from the outset and, adamant of the effects pre-weaning growth has on future performance and milk production, they invested thousands in larger hutches shown in the picture below. A gate separates the pair for the first three days simply to make training to drink from a bucket easier, and then the gate is removed. The competition and companionship from the pen mate accelerates starter intake with calves much more confident whilst on milk and also post-weaning when mixed in larger groups. They assured us nothing else changed with regard to calf feeding. Their feeding regime was already there to get consistent growth rates of 1kg/day. Now calves are regularly weaned 10 weeks old at 125kgs (growth rates averaging over 1.2kg/day). For anyone who is regularly weighing youngstock, you will appreciate how difficult this is to achieve! Those UK farmers who were on the trip thought their own calves did pretty well, but these calves were HUGE and their attention to detail with feeding and cleanliness was an eye-opener to us all. So what else are they doing to achieve yields over 10L higher than we are? It can be quite easy to ‘cheat’ and I always say milk/cow/ day is quite a dangerous KPI to chase and compare. High cull rates definitely help. Having lots of heifers coming through allows for more selective culling and enables a higher yield cut off, increasing the herd average. But replacement heifers still need to have the ability to milk high yields, and these two points highlight areas that have started to cause me concern here in the UK.

Rearing heifers is expensive but, contrary to belief, it’s not any cheaper across the pond. Many of us have been told to use more beef semen as the calves are of high value and provide a good secondary income, especially during times of low milk prices. What worries me is some herds are now seeing the effects of having a lack of replacements: there is pressure to keep non-profitable cows in the herd, and finding heifers for purchase that are of the same quality as their own is increasingly difficult. It’s a tough one to balance with the 4-5 year cycles of high and low milk prices we are becoming familiar with and then a dry summer like we have had ruining any forage stocks. For those who are rearing your own replacements: we need to grow them properly. How many of you have heard consultants advise lately to reduce your age at first calving? I fully agree with this, but they should go on to say “but calve them down at the same weight as you are currently.” Many of our herds have aimed at this reduction over the past couple of years. Many herds are now averaging 24, 23 or even 22 months old at first calving. Some of these heifers go on to milk well but A LOT are failing to reach their potential and reach a peak yield were they should be. Fig 1 (left) shows the persistence of a typical heifer’s lactation curve compared with subsequent lactations. Peak yield should be reached by 90DIM (later than multiparous cows, which is commonly around 50DIM) and heifers tend to maintain this peak yield longer than cows. If something prevents them from milking to potential in the first 60 days, their yield won’t increase later on. The peak yield they achieve is where they stay at or fall from throughout. “Reduce your age at first calving…but calve them down at the same weight you are currently.” There is a further correlation between the % mature cow bodyweight (ie. 3+ lactation at 100DIM) a heifer calves at and the % mature cow peak yield the heifer will reach. So a heifer that calves at 60% of your mature cow BW will reach 60% of your mature cow peak yield. The target is to calve heifers down at 83% mature cow BW.

But now all too often, with breeding heifers earlier to lower age at first calving, many heifers are served too light and often fail to continue growth whilst in-calf, which can make a different on total first lactation yields of 1000-2000L. What is also then interesting is those that don’t milk well in their lactation more than likely subperform in their second. Aiming to calve heifers earlier is completely right, but just keep in mind what weight we are calving these girls down at. Weighing at strategic times (i.e. birth, weaning, prebulling and calving) may prevent some costly breeding decisions or mistakes. It is probably a good thing that I have ran out of space but if you are interested in my new thoughts on why some of us should possibly be feeding whole milk, use of IVF/ embryo transfer to improve genetics commercially and other ideas on nutrition and cow comfort we learned while away feel free to ask…

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Members @Broadlane Farm, Holmes Chapel CW4 7LT

The Norbury Family Kindly host the Young Members weekend with an evening BBQ, everyone is welcome. Now is the time to br ush up on your judging skills, clipping and handling

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Blooming Marvellous Dream Debut Never in his wildest dreams did James Lambe expect to win the Supreme Interbreed Title at Balmoral with his homebred Dairy Shorthorn Ballytrain Bloom 30th. The best moments are often those that you do not expect and this is certainly true for the Lambe family, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan when Judge Lisa WindowWalker tapped out Ballytrain Bloom 30th as the first ever Dairy Shorthorn Interbreed Champion in the 150 years history of the show. “I am still on cloud nine” says James. Balmoral is Northern Ireland’s largest agricultural event which takes place in the middle of May and attracts top quality animals, all competing for the red rosette and the prestigious Balmoral Championship. This is the first year showing here for the Lambe family who credit Brendan Greenan and Georgia Kerr for taking such good care of Bloom and her stall mate for four days whilst at the show. “Showing is the best shop window for advertising your herd and you cannot have a half hearted attitude, it takes time and effort to turn out animals to stand top of a class. This would not have been possible without the help of Brendan and Georgia who have been invaluable.”

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James decided to head North to the show because “I knew Bloom was a quality cow and I knew she had the potential to do well, I just never expected her to reign Supreme.” Having won the senior cow class and crowned Champion under the scrutiny of Dairy Shorthorn Judge Wendy Young, Bloom stepped into the Interbreed ring where Lisa Window-Walker tapped her out as “a world class animal. She was an outstanding cow displaying dairy strength, capacity and dairyness throughout, she excelled on locomotion with superb style and it was a true honour to tap her out as Supreme. Congratulations to breeder James Lambe she is a real credit to the breed.” Firmly a herd favourite Bloom has had a successful showing career winning classes at Tullamore show. Her debut as a milker came in her second lactation when she won her class and received the Reserve Title. She was shown the following year winning the junior cow class and taking home the Championship, “I was ecstatic and this only solidified my admiration for the cow”. Having had such phenomenal success at Balmoral, Bloom appears to be unstoppable making 2018 her year when Tullamore Judge Rob Kite crowned her Champion. “She is an exceptional cow. Cows like this do not come along that often and she was a pleasure to see and judge.” This accolade makes her the only cow to ever win in the North and the South within the same year.

The family first started showing in 2006 and Bloom although arguably the most impressive cow in the herd is by no means in a class of her own. In 2013 James won his the first major Championship at the Emerald Expo Show with Ballytrain Julia by Kingsdale Libby’s Rebel. And this year the family were fortunate enough to also scoop up the Reserve Championship at Tullamore with Ballytrain Marina 6th an Innisfail Prince of Diamonds daughter. James has huge respect for his IPoD progeny as there are three milking in their ninth lactation within the herd, “I like a cow that works hard and is going to last”. Prominent families include the Tulip’s, Roses’ and of course Bloom’s which are all foundation families for Ballytrain. Other cow families that have consistently performed well are Jennie Dean’s that stem from Ballingarane and the Fanny family that originated from the Eathorpe herd. Ballytrain Fanny 27th is a prime example of the type of animal James endeavours to breed, standing second at Balmoral in the heifer in milk class she is certainly one to watch out for in the future. At the minute Pennygate Annie’s Prophet youngstock look impressive and James has high hopes for the progeny coming into the milking herd. The Bloom family are a foundation family for the Ballytrain herd with the first being registered in Coates herd book back in 1981 although the family would have been around before then, “unfortunately they are not the best at dropping heifers”.

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Bloom is sired by Brieryside Golden Sand who was available in Ireland unlike Horizon Ranger Red and Morwick Sand Ranger whose daughters had caught James’s eye in the UK. Golden Sand was a complete out cross to anything in the herd and he worked exceptionally well as he refined powerful cows. Classified EX93 Bloom calved her fourth in January and is currently the highest yielder in the herd, yielding 45kgs a day with a projected yield of 10,000kgs, 3.9%BF and 3.55%P this lactation. The cows are not pushed for yield as fertility is much more important, “consistency of calving intervals is the focus here at Ballytrain”.

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“Calving at two year old increases the profits of the business, heifers grow throughout their first lactation whilst contributing to the bottom line.” The entire herd is served to dairy and in the tank he has Llandovery Viper, Treeton Pimp, Ironman P, Zumba and Clarefield Millman. Cows graze from the 17th March, days only and when the grass is plentiful the cows then stay out day and night for as long a possible. Come mid September James starts to buffer feed the cows in the hope of keeping grass in the diet until December. Corn is fed through the parlour dependant on each cows production and they are TMR fed through the winter. Silage is big baled rather than pit as they are easier to grade on quality.

Ballytrain is the oldest Dairy Shorthorn farm in Ireland dating back to the 1890’s, James is the third generation, farming 100 Dairy Shorthorns on a grass based system. He officially took over running the herd in 2002 with his family, wife Joanne, sons now aged, Shane, 21 Padraig, 12 and Thomas,10 and daughter Aimee, 17. When James took over he instantly increased numbers and focused solely on the milking herd which then comprised of only 30 Pure Bred Shorthorns. Eager to be at the helm the herd doubled in size and a new milking parlour was built in 2003, but Shorthorns were hard to source. Carrowhubbock American Man was the first influential Shorthorn bull that James says dramatically changed the herd “he tightened the udders and made the herd more dairy, I knew then that Dairy Shorthorns were the breed for Ballytrain.” Fast forward to 2015 when milk quotas were abolished numbers could increase further and the parlour could be extended to an 18|36 with the introduction of ACRs and a new feed system. The herd now totals 100 milkers predominantly blended Shorthorns as the initial purchases of black and whites to increase numbers quickly have been phased out in favour of the more fertile Shorthorns. Keen to introduce different genetics into the herd James looked to UK breeders and in 2007 bought in six maiden heifers and a bull Churchroyd Mars Bar sired by Attwell Atom from the Collins family. “Attwell Anne had caught my attention and so I sourced the closest genetics to her I could find readily available at the time.” James continued to import Shorthorn genetics and his next purchase was the bull Rodway Max a Llandovery Jinny’s Empire son. “Max improved Butterfat, Protein as well as type and I have three years crop of his daughters”. The family favour a low maintenance system, grass based, mainly spring calving although they milk all year round with a herd average of 7,000kgs 3.90BF and 3.46%P. James always runs a bull with the heifers with the intention of calving at least 90% at two year old but this is dependant on size. 68

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“Health status is paramount and this is yet another benefit of the breed”. Government protocol negates the use of BVD tags but James also vaccinates for IBR and treats for fluke and lice when all the cows go dry alongside Rotavec which helps raise antibodies in the colostrum for healthy calves. “We have maybe one case of mastitis a year, but we have no mastitis antibiotics on the farm because cases are so rare, I cannot even remember the last case.” Feet issues are also a rarity within the herd. The herd is PD scanned at the end of August which is usually the only time the vet comes to visit. One of James’s most valued pieces of equipment is the camera in the calving yard, installed for piece of mind as there are generally no difficult calvings but this allows him to keep an eye on everything in the calving box. Last year James calved 120 and only lost one calf through difficulties, which James gives full credit to the cameras because no matter where he is he can monitor a cows progress as they are linked to his mobile as well as the home television. This success rate leads to surplus stock and each year James privately sells at least twenty heifers as well as bulls. James will rear at least half a dozen bulls out of his best cows because Dairy Shorthorn bulls are in such high demand at the minute.

Over the last five years James has worked to improve the quality of his herd not only through different genetics but the introduction of classifying has also helped the herd progress. Currently the herd boasts 16EX and 30VGs, with such a youthful herd that has 36 heifers milking this is quite an impressive figure. The herd have yet to classify this year but James is hoping to increase the very good and excellent cows to over 50% of the herd. This maintenance tool not only helps promote the herd but also helps James identify potential bulls mothers. Dams must be classified excellent and have 3.4%+P and 4%+F, sound legs and feet and longevity to meet James’s personal selection criteria. Fats and Protein play an important part of breeding for James as his Lakeland milk contract pays on protein and then fat. Ballytrain Bloom 30th is most definitely one cow that meets his standards for a bull mother, as one of her sons sired by Millman that had been running with Ballytrain heifers has now gone into the Cotonhall herd. Whilst her last bull by Panorama Landmine has been sold in to a commercial dairy farm over in Kerry.

As most farmers can appreciate the last year has been a test for everyone, James says “from August 2017 farming has been difficult and unpredictable, the horrific non stop rain, led in to a harsh winter with snow in March, we certainly did not appreciate the Storms or the Beast from the East and now the incessant heat has led to no grass so stress levels and mental health are at an all time high within the industry”. Luckily James had purchased 170 bales of hay to counter the loss of winter feed and carry the stock through and the grass was making a quick return in August after 12months of uncertainty. Trying times like the last twelve months make moments like Blooms crowning glory all that more special. “She is a validation of all the hard work as it is not every day that you can breed a cow as extraordinary as Bloom.” FACT FILE: 100 Shorthorns 180 Acres Farmed Milk Contract with Lakeland Average 7,000kgs SCC 122

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Broadlane Beginnings 31st October 1979 “Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collectors passion borders on the chaos of memories” - Walter Benjamin Most collectors do not know their true motivation but for Gary Norbury the Shorthorn breed was so steeped in history they became the sole focus of the Broadlane herd when his father purchased him his first cows back in 1979. Since then Gary has been determined to bring the Shorthorn breed back to prominence. A fourth generation farmer Gary Norbury now farms alongside his wife Anne and son James in partnership with his brother Stephen. They currently have 120 cows but this expansion has been steady increasing numbers by carefully hand picking cows to enter into the herd. “I remember reading an old Farmers Weekly’s from the 1930s and seeing the beautiful roan Shorthorns that even in a picture had a cheeky lovably character, I was instantly hooked” The first families acquired into the then flying black and white herd of the Norbury family were Dunham Daisy 18th and Tonelea Broad 10th and since then the family have never looked back. Over the next thirty years the farm gradually became all Shorthorn “the invaluable genetics were important not to loose and I firmly believe these lay in family lines”. Gary has since been collecting families, quite a feat for a breed that dates back to the early 1800s. Cows were purchased from Society Sales, then held at Crewe and herd dispersals. The next families that Gary acquired were the Heys Violets from Eaton, the Lady Barringtons and Duchess Gwynne from Streetly, the Goldies from Strickley, the Lady Laura’s from Rodway and the Loftys from Tonelea. One family that continues to reign prominent in the Broadlane herd is the Fairy family. Bought from the Eaves dispersal Anne recalls “I remember dropping Gary off down the lane because he knew he had blown the budget his dad had allowed on just one cow!” Gary still maintains that Eaves Fairy 177th was one of his best purchases as her progeny still shine in the herd today. “I just wanted an Eaves Fairy because Eaves Fairy Gladiator was the sire of Tonelea Broad one of the best cows I ever owned”.

“I am constantly amazed by the breed’s history and feel privileged to have met and learnt from people who have been firm supporters. Charlie Royle, George Dent, Graham Pattinson, David Spalton and Bill Jackson to name but a few, kept the passion for this breed alive for my generation. Their passion gave me mine, for that I am grateful.” Having learnt his lesson in 1998 at the Wreay herd dispersal, sent with a budget of two thousand pounds Gary rather smartly bought six calves. “I wanted families” so Red Rosette 14th, Merry Maid 15th, Foggathorpe 60th, Rosie Belle 64th, Wildeyes 430th and Poppy Barrington 15th found themselves a new home. In fact Wreay Poppy Barrington 15th went on to win the Cheshire Show Championship Honours in 2000. Twenty years on and these families are still making their mark as Gary states that the Poppy Barringtons and Wildeyes are currently throwing super stylish progeny. The cows are on a grazing system, run by James who oversees all the grass management. They changed to a strip grazed paddock system three years ago, after James spent twelve months in New Zealand and have since seen an extra 1,200litres per year/per cow. Turn out is the end of March and weather permitting they stay out until mid November. The herd is spilt 50/50 block calving in the Autumn and Spring although cows are allowed to roll into the next group rather than culled or sold. In the winter they are fed top quality clamp silage 10kilos of brewers grains and an average of 7kilos of dairy nuts through the parlour. Milking at the minute is taking four hours each end of the day in an eight abreast parlour. This is certainly the definition of a true labour of love. Alongside the dairy farm Stephen runs an Organic Egg business from 2,000 laying hens. This was set up in 2005 when the bottled milk round that the family had started in 1956 ceased to continue. Poultry has always been a side passion for the brothers as Gary has been known to show his Brown Leghorn bantams with great success.

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Parlour in progress

This year however marks a year of vast change at Broadlane as the installation of a 20/40 swing over DeLaval parlour has begun. “I am looking forward to spending more time being able to manage the stock than being tied to the parlour”. Bought second hand this parlour is stripped back to basics, no ACRs no computerised feed system just the milker and his cows. “We decided that less high tech would hopefully mean less problems”. In order to advance with the parlour Gary had to increase numbers quickly and so initially bought in cheaper Danish Reds, there are thirty in the herd at the minute and the Fyn Aks and Syd Abru daughters have been great additions. But over the last twelve months Gary has been able to introduce twelve new families into the herd, purchased from the Hauxwell, Hooton, Quarnford and Newpark herds but there are still families that are on his radar! All the cows are served to Dairy Shorthorn sires, Castledale Snowman, Rantonall Edward, Tonelea Chancellor, Winhall William are currently in the tank whilst Amber Dynasty is running with the heifers. However between 2000 and 2010 Gary only used homebred bulls, Broadlane Lieutenant, Wild Warrior, Wild Prospect, Gwynne’s Fugitive and Top Class. These bulls were bred out of the top families and have produced some excellent progeny that are still in the herd today. Broadlane Lord Louis is currently the number one PLI bull at the minute and is yet another homebred bull that is bred out of one of Gary’s founding families that he has widely used and has some lovely VG and EX daughters within the herd.

Wreay Poppy Barrington 15 - G Norbury with Judge D Spalton

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“I am breeding to retain the longevity and fertility that our breed is renowned for, I like deep bodied cows that will consistently perform for at least seven lactations. They do not need to be huge, just hard wearing types. Ease of management is key.” Blended genetics have been used but Gary says that the genetics from Tonelea bulls have always been fantastic across his herd. He is certain that with the new parlour production across the herd will increase, “the cows will not be stood waiting in the collecting yard for hours, they will have more time to graze and socialise, stress levels will decrease. I am counting down the days until we are in, it will be the best Christmas present to us all”. The pit has been dug and installation is in full swing. By June next year, the Norbury family, fingers crossed will have been in the 20/40 parlour for six months and will be seeing the benefits this new system should offer. And on June 2829 they have kindly agreed to play host to the Society’s AGM so we can all see the great expansion this farm is undertaking. With the introduction of this long awaited parlour the future of the Broadlane herd is set to continue for years to come. “Shorthorns are phenomenal for how quickly they can adapt, I am convinced that their excellent ease of management and longevity traits will see them rise into favour particularly as factors outside of the farmers control continue to drive the industry. Shorthorns are a breed for the future.” FACT FILE: Young Members Weekend 28th to 29th June 2019 AGM Saturday 29th June 2019 120 cows 6,300 litres averaged 4.16% BF 3.79%P Co-op Contract 84 acres owned 130 rented 1.35 serves per conception

National Show Champion 2018 Dee Lady Hermione 8th Owned by the Crank family, the Earlsgift herd. The journey of this animal really is an interesting read and is a family renowned for producing good type and high milk volume.

FAMILY LINE:

Kenprest Lady Hermione 14th (Rantonall Dainty Prince)

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Lady Hermione 8th second dam, Dee Lady 2 GP82 by Wenvoe Briars Masterman, produced 8963kg 4.68% fat 3.89% Protein in her 4th lactation and proving she is a heavy weight in breeding with her daughter Dee Lady Hermione 5th EX92, who won champion at the Royal Welsh show in 2015 and is owned by the Morwood herd and has already left them with 3 very promising daughters with the oldest being Morwood Pleasure lady Hermione VG89.

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Dee Lady Hermione VG85 (Maxton Marchbank)

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Lady Hermione 8th is sired by the well known Drisgol Madonna’s Prince EX96 with the family tracing back via well known herds of the past being - Kenprest, Orchardhome, Seckington and Bartonpark.

This cow and her progeny are sure to have presence in the show ring in future.

Dee Lady Hermione 2nd GP82 (Wenvoe Briars Masterman)

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Lady Hermione 8th was praised by the national show judge Laurie Chittick for her dairy quality being clean in the body and bone with a nice udder texture. This young cow has already bred a daughter Earlsgift Lady Hermione sired by Drisgol Mortimore EX92 and she is bred to Winbrook Brutus this time.

Dee Lady Hermione 6th (Delta Canvas)

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Lady Hermione 8th calved her 2nd calf in July 2017 peaking at 42kg a day and then making her trip to the National show 11 months fresh, her 3rd time out at the National show. The first time was when her breeders David and Liz Price Jones of the Dee herd showed her in 2013 in the intermediate calf class taking 3rd place in a very competitive class. She was later sold on to Messrs. Whittakers of the Tabley herd who then Exhibited her as an incalf heifer at the 2015 show where she took 1st place, once she calved in she was then purchased by the Crank family of the Earlsgift Herd and she earned her first Champion title.

Dee Lady Hermione 8th (Drisgol Madonna’s Prince)

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Greg & Marcia Clark on Tour

Wow! As we think about our trip to England. What an experience we had looking at great cows, seeing the views and meeting lovely people. Greg and I had the chance of a life time to go on the USLGE trip in June to England and Wales. Our mission was to evaluate Dairy Shorthorn cattle in the UK. Looking to see how we can cooperate with Shorthorn breeders in the UK and the United States to export genetics that will work for the breeders to improve our Shorthorn breed.

The first day we were off to Wales to see Julie Llewellyn of Ashgrove Organic Dairy Shorthorns. The ride was different from the United States, driving on the wrong side of the road, for Greg & I was the least of our concerns! We were amazed by the country views, the hedges on both sides of the road, and the very, very narrow lanes. Julie and her sons had seventy head of Milking Shorthorns, that grazed most of the time. We rode in her land rover and headed out to the pasture to view the milking herd. Good feet and legs plus longevity is Julie main goal. She had a number of older foundation cows in her herd. The views from her place were spectacular! We stayed the night in Narberth, South Wales in a small resort town. The next morning we made our way to the Drisgol Herd owned by Seimon, Eleanor, Sion and Hanna Thomas. The farm is a grazing herd, and we traveled far to the pastures that were split into Spring and Fall freshening groups. With over 300 head in a group pasture it was hard to pick out favourites. The Drisgol Watzon blood lines were very prominent in the herd. With the milking herd being AI bred, a couple of the current sires used are Mapleton Valley J Zumba and Treeton Pingerley. After viewing the milking cows, Eleanor and Hanna had a wonderful lunch ready. Following lunch, we then toured the NEW calf shed and milking facilities. The Drisgol herd has 1300 Shorthorns, with 710 Shorthorns milking on a seventy cow rotary. It was amazing to see this operation in motion! Graham then drove us up the Welsh coast line on our way home for the wonderful views and ice cream.

Planning our trip started months before take off, booking our flights and thinking about the places we might visit. Graham, Shirley and Rachael Madeley were our main host family and Greg & I were delighted to stay there. Graham was in charge of the planning the farm visits, whilst Rachael came along as tour guide, their combined knowledge of the cows and breed history, aided by the data base was evident as was their love of the breed. We want to thank them for being great hosts and getting this all organized. Graham and Rachael were as excited to visit the fifteen herds as Greg & I were. This trip would not have been as good without them! We flew into London from Boston on an evening flight and arrived early in the morning. Staying in London for two days for sightseeing and then a flight up to Manchester England where Rachael picked us up. Then traveling towards Shropshire where we met up with Graham and Shirley for an evening meal. When we arrived there was a hot air balloon getting set up ready to take off which was very interesting to view. Kayl Envoy Sandy

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Next we drove the couple of miles down extremely narrow lanes to arrive at the AGM meeting, hosted by Rob Kite and family. There were seventy five Shorthorn breeders in attendance and after a hog roast lunch a judging event was held where everyone took part! The viewing of the Cotonhall milking herd was amazing to see with so many fine head of shorthorn cattle. The first one Greg and I picked out was Cotonhall Logic Duchess Ann a GMC Rebel Logic daughter! Another outstanding cow was Cotonhall Pingerley Clarissa and Cotonhall Anticipation Rosepetal was an eye catching fresh heifer. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit that day especially seeing so many shorthorn breeders.

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The next day, we headed off to Edward and Robert Cranks’ of Earlsgift and Avondale Herd in Chester. We toured the pens with calves and bulls and then made our way out into the pastures. Having 500 acres of rented pastures, we began our ride to view the bred heifers and dry cows. The first area we came to had the fifteen year old Drisgol Madonna’s Prince bull. He was a great individual in his own right, retired and not bothering anyone. We then headed for the milking herd, the cows are pastured for the days and then fed grass in the evenings. We picked out Earlsgift Butterbur 6th a Drisgol Madonna Prince six year old daughter and Earlsgift Cactus a Watzon daughter that had calved nine times. The Cranks had purchased Lemon Grove Hoffman a bull sold in Australia, and had collected semen bringing in two thousand units in the UK. We were very impressed with Robert who is a very knowable young man, he knew all the cows and their complete pedigrees. We then continued that day to the Kayl Herd of Rob Boote. Upon arrival we went to the milking cow pasture. He currently was milking seventy-five Shorthorns and had used a wide variety of US bulls. Rob was very candid and would tell you if the bull he used was good or not! The Kayl herd had some very impressive cows, one of the first one we noticed was Kayl Envoy Sandy by Hooton Envoy, this three year old had a beautiful mammary system. A young heifer sired by Panorama Anticipation, was very promising she was only a few days fresh. As we were leaving the pasture, a EX92 point six year old, Kayl Amazing Poppy was eye catching. We enjoyed our visit with Rob and his wonderful herd.

Rachael, Greg and I left the AGM with James Robinson to head for Strickley Organic Dairy Shorthorn Farm in Kendal. We stayed that evening with the Robinson family. Michelle made some delicious food and homemade bread, I even asked for the recipes! We enjoyed the evening outside and the views were wonderful. In the morning, we had a complete farm tour, driving to a number of different pastures, viewing heifers, cows and bulls. We were very impressed with Strickley Barrington Dot 21 a Llandovery Jinny’s Empire, EX93 point six year old, the dairy strength of this senior cow was excellent. Again Treeton Pingerley progeny were very prominent in this herd, as well as Drisgol Madonna Prince daughters. Two young bulls by Lemon Grove Hoffman and Llandovery Jinny’s Empire could be very good crosses and something to watch for in the future. James then drove us half way to meet up with David Baynes. We would now be in the northern part of England only a few miles from Scotland. The stone walls were amazing in this area. David gave us a tour of the area to include some roads that our trucks would never fit through. The views were wonderful! We arrived at the Marleycote Farm, home of David wife Shirley and sons Richard and Paul Baynes. The business has grown to include a facility for bottling milk three days a week “from Moo to You” Northumbrian Pedigree Milk

On our third day with Graham and Rachael, we head to the AGM Meeting. But first we had a quick stop first to see the Cotwalton herd of the Malkin family. Tom was very knowledgeable and worked with the cows. We had a nice visit and view the 120 head of Shorthorn milkers. A Watzon daughter was again a stand out with a number of Treeton Pimp daughters in this herd. The stand out heifer was an Ironman. shorthorn

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and Cream which is run by Paul. The 100 cow mixed herd of Shorthorns and Ayrshires is milked on two robots and managed by Richard. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his cows. Kayl Outback had made an impact on this herd with the EX91 Marleycote Fleur 49th one of his highlights. He was crossing the Shorthorns with Ayrshire genetics to improve udders. This is one of the only days we had rain when viewing the cattle and we we lucky that the cows were housed to keep out of the downpour. Shaun Dixon also has a few Shorthorns which are housed at Marleycote and his passion and knowledge equalled Richards. Graham rejoined us that night as Shirley made a wonderful dinner and was our host overnight. We were back on the road, with Graham our chauffeur, to view Shorthorns at the Oxton Farm, with Andrew Riley the herd manager. We first viewed the bulls being reared on the farm, we were very impressed by the purpose built mating and handling facilities for them. We then headed for the pasture of 250 head of Shorthorns grazing in one lot. With a hundred Mapleton Valley J Zumba daughters, sixty GMC Rebel Logic daughters the herd was making an vast improvements in the young cows over their dams. This was one of the highest pure Shorthorn herds at 95%. We then travelled and arrived at the Amber herd with James and Julie Hole. The buildings were 800 years old making them one of the oldest we saw. Mick the herdsman had never missed a day in the thirteen years and was extremely knowledgeable. Being a grazing herd, the cows were out in a large pasture. One of the herd sires, was Amber Red Kestrel with over seventy six daughters he was doing very well in Amber herd. Retaining strength was one of Mick breeding goals and this was certainly evident here. Before leaving we indulged in afternoon tea and looked around the beautiful flower gardens, that spread out in front of wonderful countryside views. Next on the tour, was the Broadlane Farm of Gary and Anne Norbury. This herd had mostly a Red Dane influence, with some really nice uddered Viking Red Cigar daughters. Other sires that had done a good job were cows being sired by Llandovery Prides Prophet. Gary with his brother Stephen operate an Organic Chicken farm with over 2000 chickens, laying about 1800 eggs a day. This operation is run fourteen months, than has two months without any chickens or production. Greg and I were very fascinated by this operation. 76

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On the eighth day Graham, Greg and I travelled to the Royle Family, home of the Dunham herd. This farm is on a National Trust Estate and the farm buildings and land are owned by the Trust. They have not used AI breeding since 1970 and this is evident as the herd are a very uniformed bunch. The three noticeable bulls that we saw daughters by were, Kayl Walkabout, Durham Pioneer and Dunham Royal Flush. When picking herd sires Geoff said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we do not go with the flow, we do our own thing!â&#x20AC;? We also visited the Deer preserved in the middle of the Land Trust before enjoying a lovely lunch prepared by Sue. We then stopped at David and Debbie Winnington. David was very happy to have us visit his herd of Shorthorns, again another herd that is bred natural most of the time, using very little AI bulls. The Joy family was very prominent, with a EX90 point, 10 year old cow. The cows were very strong and uniform, with promise in the future with a lot of very good young cow coming through sired by Rantonall Edward. The last stop on this packed day was the Morwood Farm of Rob, Sue Hannah and Tom Morgan. We arrived just as milking the 400 head had finished for the evening. We walked through the milking herd and picked out two impressive cows, the EX95 point Nejay Ernie daughter Westonia Gay Lass 5th along with an EX96 point Loughdale Raising Star daughter Elkington Amber Princess 10th. On our last day we toured the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal. This was an amazing place with unbelievable workmanship. From here we travelled fifteen miles up over the mountains on sheep paths to the Tanat Farm of Frank Bailey and family. When we arrived, we were in complete surprise of these 480 acres that included steep hills. Frank had 1200 sheep and started changing his milking herd to Shorthorns in 2007. Viewing the herd, we were taken back by the pair of full sisters by Rodway Oscar, Tanat Oscar Felys and Tanat Jenny EX90. Frank had eighty Shorthorn cows, with a number of very good daughters by Rodway Oscar and cows being bought from the Kayl herd. This was an excellent herd to end our tour with. As we look back on our trip and think about the genetics that could work on both side of the pond. The UK being more organic grazing herds with good feet and legs we believe there is potential to work together importing and exporting of semen from the line of genetics that could improve the Shorthorn breed. The United States needs to look at the higher percentage genetics, as we move forward. We appreciate all the hospitality that was given by the Shorthorn breeders. We saw some amazing cattle, awesome views and met wonderful people. Greg and I have talked to many people about our trip and we look forward to getting some genetics from the UK to the USA. Thank you again to the Madeley family for doing so much to make this trip such a rememberable one. Marcia & Greg Clark

RANTONALL Celebrating 40 years of breeding 100% pedigree purebred Shorthorns with some memories from the past.

Celebrating 40 years of breeding 100% pedigree purebred Shorthorns with some memories from the past.

The Top 4 cows are sired by Hooton Fair Resolve - Semen still available for sale The Winnington family would like to thank pure Shorthorns for their strength and hard work in all conditions for giving them a happy comfortable enjoyable life. Two farms later and numbers rising year on year they have proved their commercial profitable worth. Grandad Winnington chose them 85 years ago and bred them pure. Dad John and Mum Doreen kept faith in the purebreds when it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the fashion and now, brother Stanley, and Ann (Winhall) and ourselves know why!!

David & Debbie Winnington - tel: 07854027072 Moor End Farm, Gnosall, Stafford. ST20 0JB

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Open Shorthorns by Sam Pearson We are sharemilkers in Llanfairtalhaiarn near Abergele, North Wales milking 450 cows on a grass based, spring calving system. The farm, Hendre Llwyn Y Maen has a range of topography with the 170ha grazing platform comprising of roughly 100ha of workable productive pasture and river meadows with leys 5 years old or less, 35ha of improved hill and 35ha very steep semi-improved hill some of which is not tractorable but is included in the milking platform and grazed. The herd owners Gwydion Jones and Iwan Roberts both farm their own dairy farms locally and set up this herd as a joint venture on a 15 year tenancy with landowner Robin Crossley.â&#x20AC;Ż The system is very simple and is entirely focussed on producing high quality milk from grazed grass with long lasting fertile and healthy cows who are able to walk long distances and graze. There is limited wintering infrastructure, not practical for milking out of but suitable for dry cows. In order to maximise days grazing and days in milk, the herd must calve in a tight block starting 15th February with milking cows going straight out to grass. The herd comprises of an initial 300 predominantly British Friesan plus some Jersey cross in calf heifers purchased from Ireland in Winter 2013. Since then numbers have increased through home breeding with only LIC bulls used 2014, 16 and 17, kiwi cross and Jersey on the more Holstein cows, Friesan on the smaller ones and beef on the bottom third of the herd. In 2017 we used some Dairy Shorthorn on a selection of 50 cows in a deal struck with the herd owners as remuneration for doing the AI on 3 dairy units and youngstock units that I would then own the resulting calves, of which there were 14 heifer calves born spring 2018 which have then entered our new equity partnership dairy herd being set up this year at Bodelwyddan. I had experience of the Dairy Shorthorn breed during a couple of years spent working for Seimon and Eleanor Thomas at Drysgolgoch before moving to North Wales. this was during the final period preceding the new dairy unit when the cows were being milked in the old 12 a side parlour. At the time it was 650 cows on a 300 cow unit stocked at 5.5/ha meaning facilities and staff were stretched. I saw the herd being tested yet continue to perform both in terms of respectable milk yield around 5800 litres but most of all herd health, legs and feet and physical traits. Cows got on with the job of block calving and converting grass to milk, long walking long distances, long milking times, high stocking rate, holding groups back until end of milking for road crossing and all this under 80 inches of annual rain fall. The cows held body condition despite the environmental challenge at the 78

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time, old 8,9,10th calver cows looked like 3rd or 4th calvers, they were quiet, calved easy and just beautiful to look at. I was sold on the breed and realised quickly that a) I wanted to own some Dairy Shorthorns of my own and b) Yes Seimon and Eleanor needed that high throughput new milking parlour! I could see massive potential for the herd performance once the new unit was operational removing a lot of pressure from the system and its great to hear that this is being achieved now. This year we have purchased two heifer calves from Ashgrove herd and 11 heifer calves from Drysgolgoch plus one as a generous gift. We have used some more Dairy Shorthorn semen (Hoffman, Wiggo, Watzon, Prince) on our new dairy herd. I think the breed is a great option as a third cross for spring calving units who have been alternating between Friesan, Jersey and a combination/kiwi cross for several years and looking for a new injection of hybrid vigour along with the longevity and physical traits that the breed brings to the table. A big advantage I think is that the breed is native and the performance figures for bulls are from UK progeny running in similar systems to ours in the same climate rather than from the southern hemisphere as most grass based bulls are. I would like to see Dairy Shorthorn breeders offering high milk solids bulls for AI. This is a very important trait to pursue to attract spring calvers selling milk on constituents contracts to use it as a third cross with Friesan and Jersey. I would love to see Dairy Shorthorn becoming a more prevalent breed and think there is a big potential for pedigree breeders to be rewarded for generations of hard work by increasing demand for the genetics and thus increasing the size of the pedigree herd to improve selection for these desirable system specific production traits. The cow type for me is Drisgol Dinnie 13, calving 15th February and producing 450kg+ milk solids from grazed grass and 750kg of feed. Sam Pearson

Shorthorn Nostalgia by Mr W Moore Don’t look back is an overused phrase usually accompanied with a subordinate clause of further wisdom. I therefore, feel somewhat guilty when realising that I am a sufferer of Shorthorn nostalgia. Whether it be the memories of staring through those Irish flat bar field gates along the Ballydougan schoolhouse road or leftover figments from the stories of my childhood, I confess. Yes, I had time to stop and stare, and marvel with those herds of multi-tones. The deep reds to pure whites and all the dapples in between. My favourite yet most poignant Shorthorn story is of my grandfather and grandmother, Johnnie and May McCusker. On their Ulster farm they hand milked their herd of shorthorns during two world wars. One December evening in 1958 while they both were tending to their three cows, tethered in the cow byre, May handed the hay she had just gathered to my grandfather saying she felt unwell. She took to her bed never to rise again. The doctors diagnosed it was a massive stroke that comatose her for one final week. I suppose I should have known all along that one day I would try to recreate the magic of my childhood. After my retirement in 2016 I made the 300 mile round trip from my current home in Buckinghamshire to Beeston market to buy my very first Shorthorn heifers. I followed this up a year later to purchase three more. At my time of life I don’t have to put any commercial value on these purchases, it is just the pure joy of having them and breeding a few more for future generations. Somehow they rid my life when full of care. Within me I seem to have this need, to feed the cattle - till it is my time.

Shorthorn Sires UK Update Shorthorn Sires continues to provide a wide selection of proven and unproven semen from both Dairy and Beef Shorthorns. As one hundred percent of the profits generated from Shorthorn Sires UK are ploughed back into the society, I urge all members to give their continued support. In the show ring some of the old stalwarts were to the fore; Drisgol Madonnas Prince sired the National Show Champion at the Royal Cheshire Show -  Dee Lady Hermione 8th from the Crank Family, who were also victorious at the Royal Welsh Show with a Drisgol Watzon granddaughter Avondale Furbelow 14, whilst at the Great Yorkshire Show a Nejay Prince 4 (by Watzon) daughter Churchroyd Peggy 19 once again triumphed on home turf. For those breeders who want to try a new bull with Watzon blood I would recommend Drisgol Mortimore who comes with a sound proof and is particularly strong on components and correct udders (limited stock available). New kids on the block include Winbrook Brutus, a son of the popular Llandovery Jinnys Empire and out of the Great Yorkshire show winning Winbrook Cactus, one of the best families for longevity in the breed. His heifers are calving down, showing great promise. For those seeking 100% bloodlines we have a new addition to the stud in Rantonall Edward sired by Maxton High society and out of the Rantonall Symphony family. Edward is a very correct bull with excellent feet and legs and youngsters by him have been very successful in the show ring this year. Another pure bull that continues to impress is Winhall William. I have seen some outstanding young stock by him and have heard very good reports of his daughters in milk.

It has been a frustrating year regarding availability of sexed semen but at last we have some product available from two exciting young bulls. Glenbrook Queens Prince is by the Madonnas Prince son Rodway Moses and out of one of the highest classified Illawarra cows in Australia Llandovery Jordens Queen. We have a limited amount of both sexed and conventional semen in stock. The other bull on offer is Bushmills Jazz. His dam Marleycote Princess Jill 31st has yields topping 13000kg as well as a formidable reputation in the show ring. He is sired by Churchroyd Victor a bull who has bred some outstanding cows. Churchroyd Pharaoh is another bull with high type and production credentials, out of the aforementioned Churchroyd Peggy 19 and sired by Churchroyd King Willie, a bull that is doing a fantastic job of improving udder traits. In the beef section of the Shorthorn Sires catalogue is an extensive choice of Beef Shorthorn sires with a wide range of prices. Last year we offered 2 bulls selected by Morrisons who generously subsidised the price allowing us to offer the semen at the extremely low price of £2 a straw. The first calves are on the ground and I have received very positive reports of them. We hope to be in a position to have a similar offer in 2019 to satisfy the demand for these animals. We are continually looking to source new genetics and urge all members to register bulls in good time as any bull going onto the AI centre for collection has to be around 10-12 months of age. If any members have good quality photos of progeny of Shorthorn Sires bulls, please send them to the office via email so that we can use them in sires catalogue and on social media. Graham Bell – Field Officer For all orders please either contact Claire Ward at the office or Graham Bell our Field Officer. shorthorn

Wednesday 23rd May 2018

Penrith Dairy Shorthorn Sale

Other Leading Prices Cows In-Milk 1650gns Winbrook Cactus 14

On Wednesday Penrith & District Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mart LLP presented 20 pedigree Dairy Shorthorns at the May sale, comprising of entries drawn from the Newpark, Winbrook, Moorriggs, Oxton and Tahuna herds.

Heifers In-Milk 1650gns Winbrook Amy 12 1380gns Oxton TP Wildeyes 870 1320gns Oxton BB Foggathorpe 838 1200gns Tahuna Ringlet 5 1200gns Moorriggs Sparkle 16 1140gns Moorriggs Sparkle 19 1080gns Moorriggs Swell 5

Top price on the day was 1,650gns, this was paid twice, firstly for lot 10, Winbrook Cactus 14, from noted breeders Messrs GA & DW Dent, Winton House. Winbrook Cactus 10 is a well wearing 2010 born cow, sired by Winbrook Marmaduke, currently giving 42kgs, four weeks into her fifth lactation, purchased by Miss B Blenkharn, Ravenstonedale.

In-Calf Heifers 1300gns Winbrook VI 169

This was followed by a fresh calved heifer from the same home, lot 11, Winbrook Amy 12, a roaned heifer, seven weeks into her first lactation, sired by Cotonhall Wizard, travelling down to Lancaster.

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Beeston Summer Show & Sale

Hooton Dispersal to 4000 Gns, Month End Heifers to £2070 & Shorthorn Calves to 1150 Gns! The June Month End Dairy Sale including sections for the Western Holstein Club’s Focus Milk pedigree cattle attracted an increased entry of 170 cows and milking heifers plus a small selection of in-calf heifers and maiden heifers, with trade much the same as the previous Mid Month, with a near 100% clearance once again.

Topping at £2070 for a Goldfarm daughter from Goss Bros, she had calved two weeks, and already yielding 33 kg, she was purchased by an undisclosed Cheshire buyer. £2020 was then paid for an unregistered heifer from regular consigners O C Whittaker & Sons Ltd, sold fresh two weeks and purchased by ET & ME Pemberton.

This month’s sale included our annual Spring show and sale on behalf of the Shorthorn Society, a small but nevertheless quality contingent was forward with vendors travelling as far as West Sussex and of course Cheshire and its surrounding counties. Topping the day’s trading was an outstanding Shorthorn heifer consigned by R D Kite & Son with their Champion, Cotonhall Izaak Monica. This daughter of Amber Red Izaak was sold fresh, having calved in June and giving a daily yield of 27kg, she was sold for 1680 gns to Lees Dairy Farmers, Adderley, Shropshire. Cows topped at 1650 gns for N & R Boote, Warrington, their fresh second calver by Hooton Envoy had calved in May and was sold giving 30kg to R W Harper & Partners, Burland. Bulls topped at 1600 gns for distant traveller Brinsbury College, West Sussex, Brinsbury Barney was sired by Hooton Envoy, and after plenty of bidding he was sold to C Royle & Son, Altrincham. Youngstock sold readily topping at 1150 gns for R D Kite & Son, Cotonhall Tumult Nellie, was sired by Huijben Red Tumult and backed by 5 generations of cows scored very good or excellent, this flashy 7mo calf was purchased by CD & SE Malkin, Staffordshire.

This sale also incorporated the first part to disperse the Hooton herd of Shorthorns and Hootonex herd of Holsteins, on behalf of J C Hayward, Newark. Topping this consignment was Hooton Lily Fair 262 (VG87), this shorthorn, sired by Rustler Red, sold fresh with her third having calved in May; after a flurry of competitive bidding she was purchased by R Crank & Son, Ince, Chester for 4000 gns. Hooton Florence 7th, then sold for 1550 gns, this in-milk heifer having calved in December was back in-calf for November and sold giving 18 kg, and purchased by Messrs Wright. Shorthorn maiden heifers sold well to 1000 gns, born in April 2018 this Barbarian Red calf was out of an excellent dam, purchased by CD & SE Malkin. Hootonex Holsteins sold earlier in the day, selling to £1620 for a May calved second calver, sired by Whinchat Sarago and giving 40 kg, she was purchased by a Nantwich client, with others to £1600, firstly for a Jotan Red daughter from the Fuchsia family, again fresh with her second. Holstein maidens peaked at 1120 gns for the dual registered Hootonex Redhot Duchess Red, backed by 6 generations of excellent mothers and sired by Charpentier Redhot Red, bought by Messrs Malkin.

Cows proved to be a really consistent trade once again at Beeston and really set the tone for the rest of the day’s trading. Top price was the first cow in the ring at £1700, consigned by Ray Brown & Partners, she was a second calved cow, having calved a month and giving an impressive yield of 45kg, she was purchased by an undisclosed Cheshire buyer. Also at £1700 was another second calver from Ray Brown, sired by Bidlea Ramsey and giving 43kg, who travels to Shropshire. Heifers followed the cows, however with the exception of a few, lacked real quality and consistency throughout.

AVERAGES: 36 Cows £1360; 42 Milking Heifers £1351.82; 5 Served Heifers £751.00; 40 Maiden Heifers £636.00; 10 Heifer Calves £470.00; 1 Bull £1680. WRIGHT MARSHALL of Beeston Castle Auction, Cheshire were the Auctioneers. Simon Lamb 07815 188125

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Judge Martin Jackson with Champion & Reserve

Beeston Show & Sale 25th October 2018 | Judge: Martin Jackson Class 1 1st 2nd Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class 4 1st 2nd

Strickley Strawberry 10 - s Llandovery Jinnys Empire Strickley Annabella 170 - s Strickley Wiggo

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Strickley Geri 41 - s Rodway Ronson Messrs Robinson Drisgol Lady Darlington 8 - s Lemon Grove Hoffman SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Fanny 62 - s Drisgol Enrique SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Waterloo 153 - s Lemon Grove Hoffman SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Belladonna 349 - s Drisgol Mabels Master Drisgol Daisy Sovereign - s Drisgol Murphy

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Champion: Drisgol Diana 150 - s Lemon Grove Hoffman

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Reserve: Strickley Strawberry 10 - s Llandovery Jinnys Empire Messrs Robinson

Monday 12th November 2018

Penrith Dairy Shorthorn Sale On Monday Penrith & District Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mart LLP held a special sale of 20 pedigree Dairy Shorthorns, the sale comprised of entries drawn from the Moorriggs, Winbrook, Witchester, Oxton and Brafell herds. Top price on the day was 1,780gns, this was paid for lot 14, Winbrook Royal Kathleen 24, from noted breeders Messrs GA & DW Dent, Winton House. Winbrook Royal Kathleen 24 is a dark roan heifer, out of Winbrook Royal Kathleen 19th, the same dam as Winbrook King Kirk, she is currently giving 28 litres a day, five weeks into her first lactation, purchased by Messrs JW Coulthard & Sons, Brisco Hill.

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Leading Prices Cows In-Milk 1580gns 1500gns 1450gns 1420gns

Moorriggs Sparkle 18 Winbrook VI 165 Oxton Zuma Clarissa 40 Moorriggs Lady Barrington 6

Heifers In-Milk 1780gns 1700gns 1650gns 1620gns 1600gns 1500gns

Winbrook Royal Kathleen 24 Winbrook Dewdrop 153 Winbrook VI 170 Winbrook Jill 173 Winbrook Jill 174 Winbrook Ruth 101

Maiden Heifers 820gns Brafell Surprise 22 780gns Brafell Vanity Fair 5

20th August 2018 | Judge: M Tidmarsh

Penrith August Show & Sale Presented 33 head at the annual August show & Sale, drawn from 9 leading North Country and Scottish herds. Judge for the day was Staffordshire Breeder Martin Tidmarsh. Cattle were shown in fine bloom and met an animated demand from a full ringside of clients. A new centre record price for a Maiden heifer was paid for the grand daughter of the 2009 Royal Highland show champion, a red daughter of Dunhma Aristcrat. She was knocked down after spirited bidding for 1580gns.

Champion: Winbrook Vi 154 from GA & DW Dent

Cow in milk 1st Winbrook Vi 154 - s. Dee Vinnies Lad GA & DW Dent 2nd Strickley Strawberry 9 - s. Nejay Errol WH & KM Robinson 3rd Newpark Lilywhite 46 - s. Lisnamulligan Starr DH & M Craig Heifer in milk 1st Strickley Starwberry 11 - s. Panorama Anticipation WH & KM Robinson 2nd Winbrook Cactus 32 - s. Winbrook Pedro GA & DW Dent 3rd Moorriggs Fleur 7 - s. Winbrook Spike 2 Maiden Heifer 1st Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 14 - s. Dunham Arisocrat 2nd Lisnamulligan Tulipa 6 - s. Winhall William 3rd Lisnamulligan Lady Laura 6 - s. Twells Prince

Reserve Champion: Strickley Strawberry 11

Leading Prices Cow in milk Winbrook Vi 154 - 1720gns - M Tidmarsh Strickley Strawberry 9 - 1420gns - JH Whitton Heifers in milk Strickley Strawberry 11 - 1600gns - B D Dalston Moorrigs Sparkle 21 - 1450gns - Ramsey Ltd Strickley Janet 52 - 1450gns - B D Dalston Moorriggs Bessie Browneyes 13 - 1350gns - JT James Maiden Heifers Lisnamulligan Princess Anne - 1580gns - B Blenharn Lisnamulligan Dewdrop 13 - 920gns - Oxton Farms Lisnamulligan Lady Laura - 7900gns - G & B Bell Lisnamulligan Tulipa 6 - 890gns - B Donald Brafell Dairymaid 14 - 820gns - Oxton Farms Brafell Lady Hermione 33 - 820gns - TW Fawcett Brafell Foggathorpe 72 - 800gns - Bell Brafell Lady Hermione 31 - 700gns - WP Williamson

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Good turn out at the Penrith Show & Sale

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Shorthorn Sizzle at Leek Tuesday 10th July 2018

Geoff, Andrew & Jake Tunnicliffe

In all a total of 41 Shorthorns passed through the ring at Leek on Tuesday proving yet again that’s it’s the place to sell for this breed. Plenty of milk on offer including the part dispersal of the Quarnford Herd but the entry also included In-calf Heifers and Stock Bulls with a strong demand for all classes. Within the commercial section a lovely Shorthorn X heifer Brian and Andrew Beech of Sutton giving 6gls made £1710. Regular vendors of Shorthorns Messrs Howe of Litton had a sweet heifer to £1540, they also showed a 42 month old Stock Bull by Nejay Ernie, bred by Rob Kite. He met spirited bidding to sell for £1500. In-calf heifers due later in the year from the Palfreyman family peaked at £950. There was strong local support for the commencement of the herd dispersal of the pedigree Quarnford herd of Shorthorns on behalf of the Tunnicliffe family. Topping the sale at £1770 was Quarnford Lady Sunshine 6 by Dunham Sovereign. She had calved in January as was

Leek Auctions - Dairy Shorthorn August Sale A vibrant atmosphere with 73 passing through the ring on a buoyant trade with all breeds and qualities selling well. Thanks to both vendors and purchasers for their continued support! The pedigree sale included a strong entry of 10 Shorthorns which, as always is the case at Leek, were keenly sort after. A stylish heifer from Geoff and Andrew Tunnicliffe by Weaverdale Graham giving 28kg reached £1800 to David Moseley with a third calver from the same home to £1540. The Kite family had a second calver to £1570.

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due again in January to Churchroyd Percy and giving 19kg. She went to the Belfield family of Quarnford. An unregistered May calved second calver reached £1520 to Messrs Norbury of Sproston with a January calved fourth calver at £1500. Bearing in mind over 50% of the herd were 4-7th calvers, many of which were off lying and with only 2 heifers in the sale the average came out at a creditable £1052.

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Strickley Shorthorn’s Dance with Delight at Beeston Topping at 2300Gns The October Month End Dairy Sale, including sections for the Western Holstein Club’s Focus Milk pedigree cattle attracted an increased entry of 66 cows and milking heifers plus a small selection of in-calf heifers, with trade much the same as the previous Mid Month, with a near 100% clearance once again. This month’s sale included our annual Autumn Show and Sale on behalf of the Shorthorn Society, a quality consignment was forward with vendors travelling from Nottingham in the East, Pembrokeshire in the South and Cumbria to the North. Topping the day’s trading was an outstanding cow consigned by Messrs Robinson’s Strickley herd of Shorthorns. This second calved cow, who had just freshened in October was sired by Llandovery Jinnys Empire and was sold yielding 35kg daily, selling for 2300gns to CD & SE Malkin of Staffordshire.

2000gns was then paid for Drisgol Diana 150th, this daughter of Lemon Grove Hoffman was a fresh calved heifer from Messrs Thomas of Pembrokeshire. Sold having calved 1 month and giving a daily yield of 26kg, she was purchased by R Crank & Son, Chester. E Kirk of Leicestershire then paid 1900gns for a fresh second calved cow from Messrs Robinson, Strickley Annabella 170th was just three weeks fresh and already giving 30kg daily. Top price within the Black and Whites went to Emerald Grove Farms Ltd, £2050 was paid for an Altaiota daughter who was sold fresh just three weeks and giving 34kg, backed by 5 gens VG/EX and purchased by an undisclosed Cheshire client. £1950 was then paid for a fresh second calved cow from J C Hayward, as part of their ongoing dispersal, sold giving 37kg and bought by Bowdler Farms, Shrewsbury. The fresh heifer Sandcross Viergan Present 2nd features next, having calved early October and giving 30kg from F & SG Sanderson & Son, Preston and selling for £1900. AVERAGES: Month End Cows £1428; Month End Milking Heifers £1647; Shorthorn Society Milking Heifers £1536; Shorthorn March Calving In-calf Heifers £892.

The Royal Ulster Winter Fair 14th December 2017 | Judge: Hank Val Exel from USA Best Udder in class Bushmills Prophets Petal - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet McLean Family Junior Cow in milk in second lactation 1st Beechview Empire Tiny - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empires G & J Booth Exhibitor Bred Beechview Empire Tiny - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire G & J Booth Best Under in class Beechview Empire Tiny - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire G & J Booth Champion: Kilsally Jill 17 from N&R Booth

Maiden Heifer 1st Kilsally Jill 21 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet N&R Booth 2nd Kilsally Cherry Blossom 11 - s. Blackwood Park Butternut N&R Booth Exhibitor Bred Kilsally Jill 21 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet N&R Booth Heifer in milk must have calves by three years of age 1st Bushmills Prophets Petal - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet McLean Family Exhibitor Breed Bushmills Prophets Petal - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet McLean Family

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Senior cow in milk in third or later lactation 1st Kilsally Jill 17 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet N&R Booth 2nd Sunrise Ipod Jenna - s. Gelli Ipod Discoverr Sunrise Shorthorns Exhibitor Breed Kilsally Jill 17 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet - N&R Booth Best Udder in class Kilsally Jill 17 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet - N&R Booth Champion: Kilsally Jill 17 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet N&R Booth Reserve Champion: Beechview Empire Tiny - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire G&J Booth

UK Dairy Expo - Carlisle

| 10th March 2018 | Judge: Dean Malcolm, Australia

Maiden Heifer 1st Mossrigg Marcia 2 - s. Visstein K&L Picasso Red JM Fisher 2nd Winbrook Pauline 33 - s. Winbrook Jagger D Dent & B Blenkharn 3rd Churchroyd Kirklevington 33 - s. Panda Red Factor Red IRG Collins & Partners 4th Kidstones Lady Laura 20 - s. Kidstones Lordwin A Wilkes 5th Irthingelt Princess Anne 2 - s. Irthingelt Alex T Moscrop 6th Bilbro Dewdrop Rose 106 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card M Jackson In Calf Heifer 1st Shaunlea Geri 10 - s. Hylite Barbwire Red Shaun Dixon 2nd Churchroyd Fay 14 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Irthingelt Vi 5 - s. Blissful Teds Spurgeon T Moscrop

Senior Cow 1st Marleycote Princess Jill 38 - s. Kayl Outback GG Baynes 2nd Winbrook Vi 147 - s. Marleycote Al D Dent & B Blenkharn 3rd Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 4th Irthingelt Talula 2 - s. SkyHigh Hartland T Moscrop Champion: Marleycote Patricia 20 - GG Baynes Reserve: Shaunlea Geri 6 - Shaun Dixon Honourable Mention: Marleycote Princess Jill 38 - GG Baynes Junior Champion: Mossrigg Marcia 2 - JM Fisher Reserve Junior: Shaunlea Geri 10 - Shaun Dixon Honourable Junior: Winbrook Pauline 33 - D Dent & B Blenkharn Champion: Marleycote Patricia 20 from GG Baynes

2 Year Old 1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 30 - s. Lemongrove Belagio IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Winbrook Digitalis 3 - s. Winbrook Pedro D Dent & B Blenkharn 3 Year Old 1st Marleycote Patricia 20 - s. Nejay Royalty GG Baynes 2nd Shaunlea Geri 6 - s. Hylite Barbwire Red Shaun Dixon 3rd Churchroyd Heather 22 - s. Lemon Grove Belagio IRG Collins & Partners 4th Marleycote Chatter 20 - s. Llandovery Jinnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empire GG Baynes shorthorn

Balmoral Show 16th May 2018 | Judge: Wendy Young Heifer not in milk 1st Bushmills Ronson Petal - s. Rodway Ronson McLean Family 2nd Kilsally Cherry Blossom 11 - s. Blackwood Park Butternut N&R Booth Heifer in milk, under 3 years old at calving 1st Kilsally Countess 16 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet N&R Booth 2nd Ballytrain Fanny 27 - s. Topspeed Kodak J Lambe 3rd Bushmills Prophets Petal - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet McLean Family Cow in milk, grading cow B or C may compete in this class 1st Ballytrain Bloom 30 - s. Brieryside Golden Sand J Lambe 2nd Kilsally Jill 17 - s. Stardale Judge Red N&R Booth 3rd Kilsally Bridesmaid 14 - s. Hooton Fair Refelction N&R Booth 4th Bushmills Vince Judy - s. Winbrook Vince McLean Family Group of three 1st Kilsally Jill 17, Kilsally Bridesmaid 14, Kilsally Countess 16 - N&R Booth Champion: Ballytrain Bloom 30 - s. Brieryside Golden Sand - J Lambe Reserve: Kilsally Jill 17 - s. Stardale Judge Red - N&R Booth Judges’ Report: Maiden heifer - Only 2 heifers in the class but both were great examples of the breed and showing a lot of promise underneath. I headed the class with the younger of the 2 she was showing that extra style and dairyness over a powerful well grown heifer in 2nd. Heifer in Milk - 3 in this class and very close between the top 2 just giving my first heifer the advantage in the height and width of rear udder over a very eye-catching heifer in 2nd. 2 over 3 for her balance and sweetness over

Champion: Ballytrain Bloom 30

a huge framed heifer in 3rd. Cow in Milk - We moved up to 4 in this class of all different types but the winner was simple she had the style, dairyness and balance I was looking for topped off with a phenomenal udder, it was the mammary system that took her over my cow in 2nd. 2 over 3 for her overall balance and openness of rib and the way she tracked over the younger real dairy cow in 3rd and 3 over 4 for her cleanness of bone and fullness of udder over a powerhouse of a cow in 4th. Championship - I had no hesitation in heading off with my cow in milk a very worthy and easy champion on the day, I followed her with the 2nd place from her class as she was a similar type cow with great balance. Honourable mention was my very stylish calf who looks to have a bright future. Thanks to the exhibitors for bringing the cattle out in such fine form and a huge well done to James Lambe and family on their interbreed championship, great to see and very well deserved. Wendy Young

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Championship Line Up with Judge John Lomax

Staffordshire County Show 30th - 31st May 2018 | Judge: John Lomax Maiden Heifer Class 1st January 2017 – 31st August 2017 1st Cotonhall Landmine Cherry - s. Panorama Landmine R Kite 2nd Cotonhall Jagger Sapphire - s. Cotonhall Jagger R Kite 3rd Drisgol Daisy 180 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet D Madeley 4th Hawkeye Daffodil - s. Rantonall Edward JR Brooks 5th Hawkeye Annabell - s. Rantonall Edward JR Brooks Maiden Heifer Class 1st September 2017 - 31st January 2018 1st Cotonhall Jackpot Pearl - s. Cotonhall Jackpot R Kite 2nd Cotonhall Jackpot Cherry - s. Cotonhall Jackpot R Kite 3rd Hawkeye Cynthia - s. Rantonall Edward JR Brooks 4th Nejay Erin 11 - s. Rodway Bomber N Madeley Heifer In Calf 1st Cotonhall Attitude Pearl - s. D Attitude 2nd Nejay Foggy 94 - s. Blackwood Park Dan

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Heifer In Milk 1st Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight - s. Cotonhall Maurice R Kite 2nd Cotonhall Titan Joyce - s. Cotonhall Titan R Kite Junior Cow In Milk 1st Cotonhall Alfie Nellie - s. Cotonhall Alfie Group of Three 1st R Kite

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Rob Kite with his Interbreed Heifer Campion Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight

Progeny Pair 1st Rantonall Edward 2nd Cotonhall Jackpot

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CHAMPION: Cotonhall Alfie Nellie - R Kite RESERVE: Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight - R Kite HONOURABLE MENTION: Cotonhall Attitude Pearl - R Kite JUNIOR CHAMPION: Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight - R Kite

Judges’ Report: Entries were down this year mainly because several exhibitors who normally show were under TB restrictions. In the Junior calf class there were 5 entries. Winning the class was a young smart dairy calf from the Kite family Cotonhall Landmine Cherry. 2nd Place went to Cotonhall Jagger Sapphire and 3rd place to Drisgol Daisy 180 from D. Madeley. In the Heifer class 1st Sept 2017 to 31st August 2017 there were 4 entries. In 1st place was a lovely heifer from Rob Kite and family Cotonhall Jackpot Pearl ahead of another calf by the same sire Cotonhall Jackpot Cherry.  In 3rd place was Hawkeye Cynthia from J.R Brooks. In the Heifer in calf class there were only 2 entries with Cotonhall Attitude Pearl placed 1st above Nejay Foggy 94. 2 entries in the Heifer in Milk class both from the Kite family with Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight having a super mammary system placed above Cotonhall Titan Joyce in 2nd place.

Only 1 entry in the Junior cow in milk class Cotonhall Alfie Nellie. She was very fresh but a well balanced cow and went on to win the overall Champion. Reserve Champion was Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight and Honourable Mention was Cotonhall Attitude Pearl, so a clean sweep for the Kite family. 2 entries for the Group of 3 class, winners being the Cotonhall trio followed by the Brook’s 3 heifers. The Progeny Pair class, winners being the 2 heifers from the Brook family sired by Rantonall Edward were a more matching pair than the heifers from the Kite family by Cotonhall Jackpot. All entries were a credit to the exhibitors and it was a pleasure to judge them. John Lomax shorthorn

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Judges’ Report:

Royal Cornwall Show 7th - 9th June 2018 | Judge: W Slade Heifer born on or after 1 April 2017 1st Tregenna Tanzy - s: Drisgol Watzon 2nd Cargenwen Little Jane 103 - s: Lifton David 3rd Cargenwen Little Jane 102 - s: Lifton David 4th Cargenwen Fillpail 44 - s: Winhall William

RG Rowe JT Rowe JT Rowe JT Rowe

I was very honoured to be asked to judge at the Royal Cornwall Show. It is a show that remains true to its agricultural roots and always has a well-supported and enthusiastic livestock section. This year was no exception, although sadly in the Shorthorn classes, two exhibitors were unable to make the show on the day. Despite this, the classes were competitive with some excellent quality cattle forward.

First up was the largest class of the day, the Maiden Heifer class where the stand-out winner was presented by Richard Rowe. This Heifer born on or after 1 June not to have calved Drisgol Watzon-sired heifer paraded beautifully showing great style 1st Cargenwen Joyce 8 - s: Panorama Anticipation and correctness and with both length and depth of rib, this putting JT Rowe her ahead of John Rowe’s two heifers by Lifton David which were 2nd Cargenwen Crumple 9 - s: Panorama Anticipation both very similar, but which had greater maturity than the heifer in JT Rowe fourth. Heifer in milk, to have calved under 36 months In the In-calf heifer class, John Rowe’s two heifers took both first and 1st Cargenwen Solo 9 - s: Strickley True Perfection second places, the winner showing great capacity and being just that JT Rowe bit more correct through the leg than the heifer in second. Cow any age in milk or dry. 1st Cargenwen Little Jane 90 - s: Oxton Lord Foggothorpe Although the only entry forward in the Heifer-in-Milk class, John JT Rowe Rowe’s Cargenwen Solo 9, was an excellent example of a grazing 2nd Pecketsford Tanzy 8 - s: Pecketsford Kenton Shorthorn, showing plenty of milk, a very correct udder, good rib and RG Rowe tracking correctly as she walked. I had no hesitation in later selecting Best Dairy Shorthorn her as my champion. 1st Cargenwen Solo 9 - s: Strickley True Perfection The cow class posed probably the most difficult decision of the day, JT Rowe with two very different cows presented by brothers John and Richard 2nd Cargenwen Little Jane 90 - s: Oxton Lord Foggothorpe Rowe. I chose Cargenwen Little Jane 90, presented by John Rowe, JT Rowe as my winner, her strength and depth giving her the edge over the Champion: Richard Rowe’s Pecketsford Tanzy 8, although I would commend this Cargenwen Solo 9 - s: Strickley True Perfection - JT Rowe cow particularly for her dairyness, in a very close run class. Reserve: In the championship I had no hesitation in choosing the In-milk heifer Cargenwen Little Jane 90 - s: Oxton Lord Foggothorpe - JT Rowe as my champion, with the Cow class winner standing reserve. I would, Best Exhibitor Bred Dairy Shorthorn: however, commend all the entries, with some strong young heifers 1st Cargenwen Solo 9 - s: Strickley True Perfection forward and I am sure these will do well as they grow and come into JT Rowe milk. 2nd Cargenwen Little Jane 90 - s: Oxton Lord Foggothorpe JT Rowe Finally, although on the show day there were small entries forward, it was delightful to see so many members of the Rowe family helping to exhibiting their cattle at this wonderful show.

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Cork Show 16 June 2018 | Judge: John Brosnan Heifer born between 1st September 2015 and 31st August 2017 1st Gurtaleen Kate JJ Barrett Heifer in milk 1st Ransboro Daphne 18th

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Cow in milk 1st Ransboro Primrose 83rd The Carter family 2nd Winbrook Ruth 99th The Carter family 3rd Gurtaleen Joy JJ Barrett Best pair 1st The Carter family 2nd JJ Barrett

Champion: Ransboro Primrose 83rd from The Carter family

Champion: Ransboro Primrose 83rd - s. Ballyshane Rebel The Carter family Reserve: Ransboro Daphne 18th - The Carter family

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8th National Dairy Shorthorn Show 19th - 20th June 2018 at

The Royal Cheshire County Show | Judge: Laurie Chittick

Champion: Dee Lady Hermione 8 from Messrs Crank

Reserve Champion: Cotonhall Alfie Nellie from R Kite Junior Cow In Milk 1st Dee Lady Hermione 8 - s. Drisgol Madonna’s Prince Messrs Crank 2nd Cotonhall Alfie Nellie - s. Cotonhall Alfie R Kite 3rd Attwoods Grey Rose 2 - s. Nejay Ernie R Brindley

Show Results: Junior Calf 1st Cotonhall Joyland Josephine - s. Cotonhall Joyland R Kite 2nd Earlsgift Jessie 8 - s. Drisgol Madonna’s Prince Messrs Crank Intermediate Calf 1st Tabley Red Hot Lady - s. Nejay Prince 4 2nd Cotonhall Jagger Sapphire - s. Cotonhall Jagger 3rd Cotonhall Joyland Empress - s. Cotonhall Joyland 4th Earlsgift Jessie 7 - s. Drisgol Mortimore 5th Amber Princess Anne 124 - s. Amber Dynamite 6th Amber Princess Anne 125 - s. Amber Dynamite

B & E Whittaker R Kite R Kite Messrs Crank J Hole J Hole

Senior Calf 1st Cotonhall Landmine Cherry - s. Panorama Landmine R Kite 2nd Amber Princess Anne 118 - s. Step Red J Hole 3rd Earlsgift Cynthia 2 - s. Lemongrove Hoffman Messrs Crank 4th Earlsgift Lilian 2 - s. Lemongrove Hoffman Messrs Crank 5th Irthingvale Ronson Tulip - s. Rodway Ronson G & B Bell 6th Dee Wild Queen 27 - s. Churchroyd Percy L & D Price Jones In Calf Heifer 1st Earlsgift Tiny 31 - s. Broadland King Louis 2nd Cotonhall Attitude Pearl - s. Damartin Attitude 3rd Amber Princess Anne 112 - s. Amber Tornado

Messrs Crank R Kite J Hole

Cow In Calf 1st Avondale Ada 5 - s. Drisgol Madonna’s Prince

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Heifer In Milk 1st Earlsgift Vi Ella 2 - s. Hooton Envoy Messrs Crank 2nd Cotonhall Maurice Moonlight - s. Cotonhall Maurice R Kite 3rd Burbrook Lily Pamela - s. Tiger-Lily Ladd P Red R Harper 4th Burbrook Jinny’s Meg - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire R Harper 5th Cotonhall Maurice Cherry - s. Cotonhall Maurice R Kite 6th Avondale Butterbur 26 - s. Broadlane King Louis Messrs Crank

Intermediate Cow In Milk 1st Earlsgift Anne - s. Drisgol Madonna’s Prince Messrs Crank Senior Cow In Milk 1st Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 9 - s. Drisgol Madonna’s Prince Messrs Crank 2nd Nejay Foggy 91 - s. Nejay Ernie R Harper 3rd Earlsgift Snow Queen - s. Strickley True Perfection Messrs Crank 4th Nejay Foggy 90 - s. Nejay Amazon Messrs Crank Progeny Pair 1st Drisgol Madonna’s Prince 2nd Cotonhall Maurice 3rd Cotonhall Joyland 4th Broadlane King Louis 5th Amber Dynamite 6th Lemongrove Hoffman

Messrs Crank R Kite R Kite Messrs Crank J Hole Messrs Crank

Group of Three 1st Messrs Crank 2nd R Kite 3rd Messrs’ Crank 4th J Hole & Son SUPREME CHAMPION: Dee Lady Hermione 8 - Messrs Crank RESERVE CHAMPION: Cotonhall Alfie Nellie - R Kite HONOURABLE MENTION: Earlsgift Vi Ella 2 - Messrs Crank JUNIOR CHAMPION: Earlsgift Vi Ella 2 - Messrs Crank CALF CHAMPION: Cotonhall Landmine Cherry - R Kite

Judges’ Report:

Class 1: Junior Calf

Class 2: Intermediate Calf

The first placed calf lead to the top quite easily being strong through the top, walking with a good set of feet and legs and overall quality. It was this quality and cleanness of bone which placed her over the second -placed calf. This calf was a little stronger and had more cover then I would have liked, but it was her size and balance that placed her over the third and fourth place getters.

I lead off with a very dairy calf who was tall, sharp and very showy. It was her cleanness and dairyness which placed her over the very correct calf in second place. It was her balance and style which carried her over the smart calf in third place.

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Senior Cow: Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 9 from Messrs Crank

Class 3: Senior Calf The heifer that I had placed first was a very correct individual who was tall with clean bone and very correct on her feet and legs. This heifer lead the class quite easily placing her over the dairy heifer in second place. Second over third, it was her overall correctness and balance placing her over the third-place getter. The third heifer was a stronger animal but just not as correct throughout the blending of parts. Class 4: In Calf Heifer The heifer I lead with is a heifer I really admire who had lots of quality and dairyness and that carried her over the very correct heifer in second place. The heifer in second, although very correct had a little more cover then I would have like but a very close placing with first. The third placed heifer just lacked the balance and correctness of the two heifers above. Class 5: Cow In Calf With one entry she was a big dry, powerful, upstanding cow she had plenty of dairyness and quality, just what I was looking for.

Honourable Mention Calf

Best Heifer in milk & Overall Honourable Mention: Earlsgift Vi Ella 2 from Messrs Crank

Class 6: Heifer In Milk This somewhat was a harder class to judge with six heifers on their first lactations. I went with the heifer in first place for her overall balance, correctness on her feet and legs and carriage of a nice udder, but it was her size and depth and openness of rib that placed her over the lovely heifer in second place. The heifer in second matched the first heifer but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite as tall or open in the rib but had an exceptional udder and it was the udder and the way she showed herself off which placed her over the very tall, upstanding, sharp heifer in third place. Class 7: Junior Cow In Milk This was by far the hardest and closest decision of the day. I eventually went with my first place for her overall size, cleanness and sharpness of bone, depth and the openness of rib. She was carrying a very good udder even though I would have liked to see her with more milk. The cow in second place was not as tall as the cow above her, but a very correct cow, she was so hard on her topline and an udder full of milk which balanced her out, but I felt on the day she had a little cover overall and lacked the openness of rib on this first placed cow. The cow in third lacked the balance of the two above her but she was a very good dairy cow.

Champion Calf: Cotonhall Landmine Cherry from R Kite

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Reserve Champion Calf: Tabley Red Hot Lady

Class 8: Intermediate Cow In Milk This one entry was a great balanced cow, although not as sharp and tall as I would have liked, but a very good entry for this class. Class 9: Senior Cow In Milk This was a harder class to judge with no cow coming to the top easily. The first cow, although not parading the best, was the most correct throughout and her blending of parts, placing her over the slightly taller and sharper cow in second place. It was her sharpness and dairyness which placed her over the cow in third who was shown very stale, she just didn’t match the two above her. Supreme and Senior Champion This was just a formality because of the two cows that were paraded in the junior in milk class. I couldn’t go past the champion cow she had the style, frame, sharpness and cleanness of bone with the depth of rib that I was looking for. This cow stood taller upfront which allowed her to show her quality and dairyness. The reserve, second to the champion in her class, a great cow who stands up so correct, but on the day, just lacking the cleanness throughout the openness of rib although she was the best uddered cow of the show. Junior Champion The junior champion was the first placed heifer in milk who easily walked into this place. She’s a big upstanding, deep ribbed, good uddered young cow. It was her overall size and cleanness of bone and depth of rib that placed her over the reserve heifer who was second to her in her class. The reserve heifer wasn’t as tall and deep in the rib but was carrying an excellent udder and it was the udder that easily carried her into reserve champion heifer.

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Interbreed Champion Calf: Amber Princess Anne 124

Calf Champion The heifer that went into champion was the heifer who won the senior calf class. As described earlier, a lovely upstanding heifer, so strong on top, clean bone and walks on a good set of feet and legs. The reserve champion, a lovely dairy heifer but just lacked the style and balance of the outstanding champion heifer. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the society for inviting me to judge your national show. Whilst we were in the United Kingdom, we were very fortunate to be able to attend the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh and also the Great Yorkshire Show as well. During our visit to the UK, we met so many wonderful people and we thank them for making our stay so memorable. As we travelled around, we noticed how dry it was compared to our previous visit three years ago. We hope that you have had some substantial rain to ease some of the pressures that come with dry weather. Laurie Chittick

Presentation to winners

Billy Goodman Challenge Cup presented to the Crank & Morgan families

Daniel Jopson Perpetual Challenge Cup with Judge, Rob & Anna Crank

Eastern Counties Perpetual Challenge Trophy collected by Rob Crank

Frank Morris Perpetual Trophy collected by Rob Crank

Gold Cup collected on behalf of Beechview RL Janelle

Rob Lite collects Thomas Bates Trophy

Kelmscott Perpetual Challenge Trophy collected by Rob Crank

100,000kg Strickley Lady Hermione 4 won by J Robinson & Son

Melvin Perpetual Challenge Trophy collected by Rob Crank

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Royal Highland Show 21st - 24th June 2018 | Judge: Graham Bell

Champion: Irthingelt Talula 2 from T Moscrop

Reserve Champion: Bilbro Heather 2 from M Jackson

Maiden Heifer 1st Irthingelt Princess Anne 2 - s. Irthingelt Alex T Moscrop 2nd Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 7 - s. Winhall William A Lawson 3rd Bilbro Dewdrop Rose 106 ET - s: Churchroyd Wild Card M Jackson 4th Newpark Dairymaid 89 - s. Oxton Clarity D Craig 5th Newpark Tulluria 9 - s. Newpark Jean’s Enterprise D Craig 6th Lisnamulligan Tulipa 6 - s. Winhall William A Lawson 7th Newpark Dairymaid 87 - s. Newpark Snowman D Craig 8th Newpark Rosie 41 - s. Newpark Jean’s Enterprise D Craig

Junior Cow In Milk 1st Bilbro Heather 2 - s: Bilbro Barney 2nd Winbrook Cactus 30 - s. Winbrook Pedro 3rd Brafell Clara United 8 - s. Ireby Panama 4th Bilbro Tulip - s. Blackwood Park Dan

Heifer In Calf 1st Irthingelt Vi 5 - s. Blissful Ted’s Spurgeon T Moscrop 2nd Bilbro Rosie 4 - s: Churchroyd King Willie M Jackson 3rd Hauxwell Wildeyes 23 - s. Hauxwell Ferryman L Craig 4th Newpark Dairymaid 83 - s. Newpark Jean’s Enterprise V Bowman 5th Parkhouse Pansy 6 - s. Newpark Jean’s Enterprise V Bowman

CHAMPION: Irthingelt Talula 2 - T Moscrop

Cow In Calf 1st Bilbro Butterbur - s: Bilbro Barney M Jackson 2nd Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 4 - s: Dunham Aristocrat A Lawson 3rd Newpark Lilywhite 46 - s Lisnamulligan Starr D Craig Heifer In Milk 1st Lisnamulligan Lady Rosemary 2 - s. Hooton Envoy A Lawson 2nd Oxton BL Wildeyes 864 - s. Oxton Boundless A Lawson

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M Jackson A Lawson A Lawson M Jackson

Senior Cow In Milk 1st Irthingelt Talula 2 - s. Skyhigh Hartland T Moscrop 2nd Winbrook Vi 143 - s. Marleycote Thunder A Lawson 3rd Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 3 - s: Hooton Fair Reflection A Lawson Pairs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

A Lawson A Lawson Martin Jackson T Moscrop D Craig M & V Bowman

RESERVE CHAMPION: Bilbro Heather 2 - M Jackson HONOURABLE MENTION: Lisnamulligan Lady Rosemary 2 - A Lawson JUNIOR CHAMPION: Lisnamulligan Lady Rosemary 2 - A Lawson RESERVE JUNIOR: Irthingelt Vi 5 - T Moscrop Heifer champion

Judges’ Report: Glorious sunshine and clear blue skies were the order of the day at this year’s Royal Highland Show. This was my first visit to the Ingliston site since last exhibiting there 18 years ago. The atmosphere was as good as I always remembered it with the added bonus of superior cattle housing compared to what we had in the last century. A great start with the maiden heifers, the most numerous class of the day with 8 forward. Superb quality at the top of the class and a narrow margin of victory for Stephen Moscrop with his Irthingelt Princess Anne 2 just displaying overall length and a little more strength than Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 7. This super stylish dairy like heifer brilliantly shown by young Ruaridh Lawson just showed a little more dairy quality and style on parade over Martin Jacksons Bilbro Dewdrop Rose 106 whose overall power fended off a strong challenge from the Craig family’s Newpark Dairymaid 89. The Moscrop family continued their run of success in the in calf heifer class with a very stylish roan heifer Irthingelt Vi 5th who’s extra style and superb locomotion placed her above Bilbro Rosey 4 from Martin Jackson, this heifer having more power and overall balance than Hauxwell Wildeyes 23, a lovely red heifer from the Craigs. The cow in calf class saw a comfortable win for Martin Jackson with Bilbro Butterbur. This big powerful cow displaying stronger top line and more overall capacity over Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 4 from the Lawson family who was more correct in the set of her rear legs and more width throughout than Newpark Lilywhite 46 a very sweet young cow from the Craigs. Heifer in milk class saw a very comfortable win for Lisnamulligan Lady Rosemary 2 this heifer was also with she later went on to be crowned Junior Champion. This very fresh heifer excelled in udder quality, particularly fore udder attachment giving her the advantage over her herd mate Oxton BL Wildeyes 864 another from the Lawsons. Winner in the junior milk cow class was Bilbro Heather 2nd from Martin Jackson. This super young cow was full of bloom in the udder and it was her fore udder attachment and overall length that carried her above Winbrook Cactus 30 from the Lawsons, another great young cow whose extra dairyness and openness of rib placed her above Brafell Clara United 8 another from the Lisnamulligan show string.

Graham Bell presenting trophy to Thomas Moscrop

In the pairs class the Lawsons took the top 2 spots, 1st prize going to 2 Winbrook animals. 3rd place went to Martin Jackson with his junior milk cow and dry cow. Edward Crank acting as commentator on the microphone helped build the tension in the ring for the overall champion. In the final analysis it came down to the winning 2 cows in milk - the junior and senior and I had to favour the senior cow for just being a little more evenly balanced in her udder over a superb junior cow in reserve place. The other milk class winner, the heifer in milk, was a worthy honourable mention. My lasting memory of the 2018 Highland show will be the celebrations afterwards on the Shorthorn stand. A fantastic atmosphere, great camaraderie and general goodwill among our Shorthorn exhibitors is what showing is all about. Congratulations to the winners and all those who took part. Graham Bell

Three tremendous senior cows contested the final individual class of the day. It was the sheer ring presence and impressive width and attachment of udder that won the red rosette for Irthingelt Talula 2nd over the wide chested, deep bodied Winbrook Vi 143 from Adam Lawson whose overall power prevailed above Lisnamulligan Lady Barrington 3 another outstanding individual from the Lawsons. shorthorn

Great Yorkshire Show 10th July 2018 | Judge: Tony Hayes

Champion: Churchroyd Peggy 19 from IRG Collins & Partners

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Heather 91 from IRG Collins & Partners

Maiden Heifer, born January to June 2016 1st Mossrigg Marcia 2 - s. Visstein K&L Picasso Red J M Fisher 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 20 - s. Kidstones Lordwin A Wilkes 3rd Bilbro Dewdrop Rose 106 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card M Jackson 4th Churchroyd Butterbur 20 - s. Churchroyd Henry A Wilkes 5th Oxton Clarity Foggathorpe 872 - s. Oxton Clarity Oxton Farms Maiden Heifer, born July-December 2016 1st Breckney Goldie 22 - s. Lemongrove Belagio P & A Harrison 2nd Hutchinwood Sweetrose 52 - s. Blackwood Park Butternut Messrs’ Fleetwood 3rd Ellerghyll Tulip - s. Nixis LCD Lido D Throup 4th Hauxwell Pauline 3 - s. Oxton Clarity D Throup 5th Bilbro Mels Empress - s. Bilbro Putin M Jackson 6th Ellerghyll Moss Rose - s. Nixis LCD Lido D Throup 7th Bilbro Tulip 3 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card M Jackson Heifer In Calf 1st Shaunlea Geri 10 ET - s. Hylite Barbwire Red S Dixon 2nd Shaunlea Geri 12 ET - s. Hylite Barbwire Red S Dixon 3rd Winbrook Vi 168 - s. Winbrook Pedro D Dent 4th Churchroyd Heather 106 - s. Lemongrove Belagio J & W Young 5th Bilbro Beatrice 3 - s. Churchroyd Goldwin ET M Jackson 6th Oxton Reagan ET - s. Ecuafarm Kaiser Royalty Oxton Farms 7th Bilbro Rosie 4 - s. Churchroyd King Willie M Jackson 8th Bilbro Butterbur 4 - s. Churchroyd King Willie M Jackson

Cow In Calf 1st Winbrook Peeress Rose 19 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire D Dent 2nd Churchroyd Heather 50 - s. Churchroyd Victor J & W Young 3rd Mossrigg Barrington Iris - s. Marleycote Blizzard J M Fisher 4th Hutchinwood Lido Sweetrose 23 - s. Nixis Lido Messrs Fleetwood 5th Winbrook Vi 165 - s. Winbrook Pedro D Dent 6th Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 7th Bilbro Butterbur - s. Bilbro Barney M Jackson Heifer In Milk 1st Breckney Wild Eyes 8 - s. Lemongrove Belagio P & A Harrison 2nd Churchroyd Lilian 25 - s. Treeton Pingerley J & W Young 3rd Marleycote Julia 6 - s. Marleycote Cosmonaut GG Baynes 4th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 51 - s. Treeton Pingerley IRG Collins & Partners 5th Oxton LF Foggathorpe 839 - s. Oxton Lord Foggathorpe Oxton Farms 6th Kidstones Yana 11 - s. Churchroyd General Jack A Wilkes Junior Cow 1st Churchroyd Heather 91 - s. Churchroyd King Willie IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Breckney Goldie 15 ET - s. Panorama Aramis P & A Harrison 3rd Churchroyd Gentle 105 - s. Churchroyd King Willie IRG Collins & Partners 4th Bilbro Heather 2 - s. Bilbro Barney M Jackson 5th Oxton Logic Wildeyes - s. GMC Logic Oxton Farms 6th Bilbro Tulip - s. Blackwood Park Dan M Jackson

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Intermediate Cow 1st Churchroyd Peggy 19 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Marleycote Patricia 20 - s. Nejay Royalty GG Baynes 3rd Kidstones Heather 5 - s. Churchroyd Harry A Wilkes 4th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 39 - s. Churchroyd Pluto IRG Collins & Partners 5th Hutchinwood Lido Sweetrose 23 - s. Nixis Lido Messrs Fleetwood Senior Cow 1st Churchroyd Pamela 15 - s. Churchroyd Victor IRG Collins & Partners Production Inspection 1st Churchroyd Peggy 19 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Marleycote Patricia 20 - s. Nejay Royalty GG Baynes 3rd Churchroyd Pamela 15 - s. Churchroyd Victor IRG Collins & Partners 4th Winbrook Peeress Rose 19 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire D Dent 5th Churchroyd Heather 50 - s. Churchroyd Victor J & W Young 6th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 39 - s. Churchroyd Pluto IRG Collins & Partners

Group of Three 1st IRG Collins & Partners 2nd IRG Collins & Partners 3rd D Dent 4th M Jackson Pair by Same Sire, out of the Same Dam or Dam and Daughter 1st Churchroyd King Willie IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Lemongrove Belagio P & A Harrison 3rd Winbrook Pedro D Dent 4th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 39 & 51 IRG Collins & Partners 5th Bilbro Barney M Jackson 6th Nixis LCD Lido D Throup CHAMPION: Churchroyd Peggy 19

IRG Collins & Partners

RESERVE CHAMPION: Churchroyd Heather 91

IRG Collins & Partners

HONOURABLE MENTION: Marleycote Patricia 20

GG Baynes

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Breckney Wild Eyes 8

P & A Harrison

RESERVE JUNIOR: Churchroyd Lilian 25

J & W Young

HONOURABLE MENTION: Mossrigg Marcia 2

J M Fisher

Judges’ Report: To all the shorthorn breeders, I would just like to say what an honour it was to judge The Great Yorkshire Show. Firstly the hospitality was enormous and very helpful, meeting so many wonderful people and will be keeping in contact with. Next Elle and I were so impressed with magnificent show grounds and the show itself how it is all about the country and animals. Our shows have gone to commercialised with too many sideshow rides etc. We had a wonderful trip up to Scotland and back down to Wales through Llandovery and Bath through to London. Lovely country even though in a drought. I thoroughly enjoyed the judging and the quality of the cattle. Starting with the heifers I really admired the top end of heifers in each class showing plenty of style and dairyness and keen to watch their progress. The intermediate section was of top quality with the outstanding champion. I really loved this heifer, how she was so soft and silky with a beautiful attached udder, openness and great angle of rib and walked so gracefully. I admired several animals in this section that had dairyness or a really good frame but just didn’t have the balance of the champion. In the senior section we had a clear winner in Churchroyd Peggy 19, she had this beautiful frame with great dairy strength and well attached udder, she would give us a shake for our money here in Australia. Over all the quality of cattle was strong and would definitely compete well here in Australia. It was pleasing to see the Australian bulls working well in England, I hope as a breed going forward we can keep working with each other. In closing Elle and I would just like to thank everyone for their hospitality again and congratulations to the breeders on a wonderful show. Tony Hayes

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Interbreed Exhibitor Bred pair from Richard Baynes

Champion Interbreed Handler - Vicki Harrison

Judge Tom Malkin with his Champion & Reserve

Newport Show

14th July 2018 | Judge: Tom Malkin

Maiden Heifer Born in 2017 1st Drisgol Marry 5 - s. Gelli Pendulum D Madeley 2nd Nejay Erin 11 - s. Rodway Bomber N Madeley 3rd Hawkeye Snowdrop - s. Rantonall Edward J Brooks 4th Hawkeye Cynthia - s. Rantonall Edward J Brooks 5th Hawkeye Daffodil - s. Rantonall Edward J Brooks Heifer In Calf 1st Nejay Pamela Mary 15 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet N Madeley Heifer In Milk 1st Nejay Erin 10 - s. Blackwood Park Dan Group of Three 1st J Brooks

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CHAMPION: Nejay Erin 10 - N Madeley RESERVE CHAMPION: Nejay Pamela Mary 15 - N Madeley

Judges’ Report: It was a nice surprise when I got a call from Newport Show asking me to judge the Dairy Shorthorn classes, there was no better place to start my first taste of judging, a picturesque show ground and small number of cattle allowed me to enjoy the day even though it was far too hot! Five maiden heifers were put forward by two exhibitors, leading this class was a stylish stretchy heifer which paraded on a great set of legs, which gave her the advantage over a clean boned heifer in second, third place could have stood top on another day, a smaller but very correct heifer who was very well turned out on the day. Only one heifer in calf, a smart white heifer which displayed a lot of dairy strength through the shoulders, a powerful heifer, with good potential. Only one heifer in milk who stood on very correct legs on feet, only just calved, a heifer which looked like developing nicely. Two groups of three put forward, I went with the three what were more balanced as a trio, more uniformity throughout these over my second placements My Champion was my heifer in milk, over the in calf heifer. I thoroughly enjoyed the day thank you to all the exhibitors it was a good first experience. Tom Malkin

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Three Generations of Madeley’s

Interesting Cow Stories from Jayne Madeley – Madeley Generations. The Nejay Herd is still producing winners despite ceasing milking four years ago.  In 2018 Nejay Erin 9 won two championships out of three outings. At a very special Newport Show Neil and John Madeley celebrated their special birthdays. Neil being 60 and John being 90. In the group of three the Nejay team was short of a leader. John volunteered very quickly. This made a special photo. Three generations of the Madeley family in the show ring at the same time. John was in control of Nejay Erin 10 at all time. Dave Madeley 22, Daimat Herd. Dad Neil Madeley, Nejay Herd and Grandad, John Madeley formerly of the Rodway herd. The other occasion the Madeley managed three generations in the ring for a group of three was with James Madeley to Mark John’s 75th birthday. That photo was on the joint birthday cake.  There have been a few occasions over time when Neil, Uncle Graham (Rodway Herd) Rachael Madeley (Rodway Herd) Dave and James would have been in the ring.  In some combination or other. We have yet to manage four generations. It is a great ambition of grandad’s to have a great grandchild. It has been requested. The photo above is very special, in the special year, and with Champion heifer and second generation Nejay Erin family member to win Champion at the show and the special birthdays all on the same day. A day we will not forget in a hurry. I have promised this picture will be on the 65th and 95th birthday cake. Lets hope we can keep that promise.

Nantwich Show 25th July 2018 | Judge: David Wainwright Maiden Heifer 1st Brinsbury Molly 24 - s. Nejay Ernie R Brindley-Watkins 2nd Irthingvale Ronson Tulip - s. Rodway Ronson G & B Bell 3rd Burbrook Ronson Meg - s. Rodway Ronson R Harper Heifer In Milk 1st Cotonhall Izaak Monica - s. Amber Red Izaak R Brindley-Watkins 2nd Burbrook Lily Pamela - s. Tiger Lily Ladd P Red R Harper 3rd Burbrook Jinny’s Meg - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire R Harper

Judges’ Report: I was very surprised and pleased to be asked to judge the Dairy Shorthorn Classes at Nantwich Show.

Cow In Milk 1st Kayl Envoy Sandy - s. Hooton Envoy R Harper 2nd Attwoods Grey Rose 2 - s. Nejay Ernie R Brindley-Watkins 3rd Nejay Foggy 91 - s. Nejay Ernie R Harper CHAMPION: Cotonhall Izaak Monica - R Brindley-Watkins RESERVE: Kayl Envoy Sandy - R Harper JUNIOR CHAMPION: Cotonhall Izaak Monica - R Brindley-Watkins RESERVE JUNIOR: Brinsbury Molly 24 - R Brindley-Watkins RESERVE INTERBREED HEIFER: Cotonhall Izaak Monica - R Brindley-Watkins COLOURED CALF CHAMPION: Irthingvale Ronson Tulip - G & B Bell

Champion: Cotonhall Izaak Monica from R Brindley-Watkins

Championship Line Up

Nantwich Show was the very first show I ever showed cattle at and was therefore very close to my heart. The classes were small due to the Royal Welsh Show being on at the same time, however the standard was very high with stylish cattle presented. Maiden Heifer Class was led by a smart heifer, Brinsbury College. Second place was closely contested by a heifer from G & B Bell, Irthingvale Ronson Tulip. Heifer in Milk Class was won by an outstanding heifer Cotonhall Izaak Monica from Rachel Brindley-Watkins bred by Rob Kite. This heifer then went on to win the Junior Championship followed by the Champion and then the Reserve Interbreed Heifer. She walked very well; had a very good spring of rib and an excellent udder. The 2nd place was extremely difficult to place due to two excellent heifers from Richard Harper and there was very little to choose between them, however 2nd place was finally given to Burbrook Lily Pamela.

Cow in Milk Class was led by a very strong cow Kayl Envoy Sandy from Richard Harper bred by Rob Boote. Not taking anything away from second place Attwoods Grey Rose 2nd. Junior Champion as already mentioned was won by Cotonhall Izaak Monica and Reserve Junior went to Brinsbury Molly 24th. Champion – once again this class was won by Cotonhall Izaak Monica and the reserve Champion went to Kayl Envoy Sandy from R Harper. Later in the day the Coloured Calf Champion went to Irthingvale Ronson Tulip bred by G & B Bell. David Wainwright

Surrey County Show 28th May 2018

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Royal Welsh Show 23rd - 26th July 2018 | Judge: Rob Kite Maiden Heifer 1st Castlemartin Butternut Wildeyes 2 - s. Blackwood Park Butternut R Batchelor 2nd Earlsgift Jessie 7 - s. Drisgol Mortimore Messrs’ Crank Heifer In Calf 1st Earlsgift Tiny 31 - s. Broadlane King Louis Messrs’ Crank 2nd Castlemartin Butternut Wildeyes - s. Blackwood Park Butternut R Batchelor Heifer In Milk 1st Churchroyd Gentle 110 - s. Nejay Ernie R Batchelor 2nd Nejay Erin 10 - s. Blackwood Park Dan N Madeley 3rd Earlsgift Topsy - s. Broadlane King LouisMessrs’ Crank

Junior Cow In Milk 1st Hooton Lily Fair 262 - s. Sir Ridgedal Rustler Red Messrs’ Crank Senior Cow In Milk 1st Avondale Furbelow 14 - s. Strickley True Perfection Messrs’ Crank 2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 43 - s. Churchroyd Lucky R Batchelor Groups 1st R Batchelor

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CHAMPION: Avondale Furbelow 14 - Messrs’ Crank RESERVE: Churchroyd Gentle 110 - R Batchelor

HONOURABLE MENTION: Nejay Erin 10 - N Madeley Dry Cow 1st Churchroyd Pamela 18 - s. Churchroyd Goldwin ET JUNIOR CHAMPION: Churchroyd Gentle 110 - R Batchelor R Batchelor RESERVE JUNIOR: Nejay Erin 10 - N Madeley

Champion: Avondale Furbelow 14 from Messrs Crank

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Gentle 110 from R Batchelor

Judges’ Report: What a honour to be asked to judge the Dairy Shorthorns at the Royal Welsh show. Sadly 3 exhibitors missing with TB issues but the animals put forward did not disappoint. Maiden heifer - My first place heifer was more open in the rib and walked more smoothly over a good balanced heifer I’m sure will be one for the future. Incalf heifer - First over second for oozing dairyness from nose to tail over a well put together tall heifer that was not far off calving. Dry cow - One cow forward but it’s a pity she didn’t have a challenger just to show how well this cow looks carrying her third with plenty of potential. Milk heifer - Three forward and all very nice heifers but very close placing between the first two but my winner had been calved longer and having the advantage of the udder being more settled with better texture and more body over a very handy fresh heifer with more

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openness of rib to put her above third. Junior cow - One cow that was very dairy and milk type. Senior - First over second for having had 2 more calves and being the type I believe we all need in the breed. She was very correct and clearly producing a lot of milk with a super udder over a deep bodied cow in 2nd. Championship - My senior cow was unstoppable on the day with having everything I want to see on a sixth calver followed by my first and second placed milk heifers. I’d like to thank the Royal Welsh society for inviting me to judge at this prestigious show with a thank you to the breeders for turning out the cattle in great form. Rob Kite

Penrith Show 28th July 2018 | Judge: Joe Teasdale Maiden Heifer 1st Messrs Fisher 2nd Moorriggs Starbud 7 - s. Kilsally Redford Phil Armstrong 3rd Irthingelt Princess Anne 2 - s. Irthingelt Alex Moscrops Heifer in Calf 1st Moorriggs Bessie BrownEyes 14 - s. Kilsally Redford Phil Armstrong 2nd Jonathan Fisher 3rd Irthingelt Vi 5 - s. Blissful Teds Spurgeon Moscrops Heifer In Milk 1st Strickley Barrington Dot 24 - s. Churchroyd Wildcard Messrs Robinson 2nd Moorriggs WildEyes 8 - s. Winbrook Spike 2 Phil Armstrong

Cow in Calf 1st Mooriggs Barrington Duchess Fishers 2nd Strickley Fillpail 12 - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire Messrs Robinson Cow In Milk 1st Irthingelt Talula 2 - s. Skyhigh Hartland Moscrops 2nd Strickley Barrington Dot 21 - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire Phil Armstrong 3rd Strickley Goldie 236 - s. Nejay Errol Messrs Robinson Group of Three Robinsons Champion Champion: Irthingelt Talula 2 - s. Skyhigh Hartland - Phil Armstrong

Judges’ Report: The three maiden heifers all looked like they would put on good udders. Messrs Fisher, a tall dairy heifer paraded well. Phil Armstrong’s entry paraded well and was well worthy of 2nd prize. Moscrops was a nice roan animal just lacked the bloom of the other two. Heifer in Calf was a good class of three heifers with udders looking well set on. Phil Armstrong’s red heifer caught my eye with a good udder prospect. Jonathan Fisher paraded another good dairy heifer and Moscrops showed another good dairy heifer in this difficult class to judge. The Heifer In Milk class saw only two entries, Messrs Robinsons showed a nicely put together roan heifer with good udder and hind teats correct.

Cow In Milk saw three in this class. The first two could have been twins, roan 5th lactation and the bodies almost identicle. Moscrop’s cow had a better, more correct put together udder than the other. Robinson’s 2nd calver cow correct in udder and teat placing. I went for the mature cows in this class but this animal will be in the red ticket place in future shows. Two Maiden Heifers under 8 months old were shown by 5 year old Poppy Armstrong and 3 year old Lacey Armstrong who gave them a good display.

They were both worthy of a red ticket which I gave them and we hope to see them again at Penrith Show 2019, Well done girls. I was honoured to be asked to judge at Penrith Phil Armstrong’s entry was a milky red heifer with an Show and had shown there myself for many years. udder not quite as good as my 1st placed but it was still a good class. Cow in Calf class saw Fisher’s 5th calved cow Joe Teasdale with a wonderful body and the udder still very good. 2nd Robinson with another good cow, beaten by an excellent cow in milk.

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Otley Show 19th May 2018 | Judge: D Price-Jones Maiden Heifer 1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 33 - s. Panda Factor Red IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Oxton Clarity Foggathorpe 872 - s. Oxton Clarity Oxton Farm 3rd Oxton Winfall Foggathorpe 875 - s. Oxton Winfall Oxton Farm Heifer in calf 1st Churchroyd Heather 100 - s Churchroyd Chief IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Bilbro Beatice 3 - s. Churchroyd Goldwin M Jackson 3rd Bilbro Rosey 4 - s. Churchroyd King Willie M Jackson Cow in calf 1st Kidstones Heather 5 - s. Churchroyd Harry Mrs A E Wilkes 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 14 - s. Churchroyd Victor IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Bilbro Tulip - s. Blackwood Park Dan M Jackson

Cow in milk 1st Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Bilbro Heather 2 - s. Bilbro Barney M Jackson 3rd Oxton Royalty Clarice - s. Ecuafarm Kaiser Royalty Oxton Farm Best Pair 1st Oxton Farm 2nd IRG Collins & Partners 3rd Mrs D W Throup Champion: Churchroyd Heather 100 - s. Churchroyd Chief IRG Collins & Partners Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners Best Pair 1st

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Heifer in milk 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 51 - s. Treeton Pingerly IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Oxton Zumba Belladonna - s. Mapleton Vly J Zumba Oxton Farm

Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Fay 11 sire Nejay Prince 4 from IRG Collins & Partners

Champion & Reserve Interbreed Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 51 sire Treeton Pingerley from IRG Collins & Partners

Weardale Show 28th August 2018 Class 1: Calf born 1st January - 30th June 2017 1st Brafell Clara United 14 2nd Newpark Dairymaid 87 3rd Newpark Telluria 9 Class 2: Calf born 1st July - 31st December 2017 1st Newpark Dairymaid 89 Class 3: Calf born 2018 1st Newpark Margaret 33 2nd Newpark Snowdrop 34 3rd Newpark Rosie 41 Class 4 Pair of Calves - Northern Dairy Shorthorn Trophy 1st Newpark Margaret 33 & Newpark Snowdrop 34 2nd Newpark Dairymaid 87 & Newpark Telluria 9 shorthorn 108

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Progeny - Darlington Shorthorn Club Trophy Oxton Clarity Newpark Jeans Enterprise Winbrook King Kirk

Class 5A: Group of 3 - Steven Thompson Trophy 1st Newpark Margaret 33, Newpark Snowdrop 34, Newpark Rosie 41 2nd Newpark Dairymaid 87, Newpark Dairymaid 89 & Newpark Margaret 31 Class 6: Handler 18 years & over 1st Lorna Craig 2nd Sophie Bowman 3rd Debbie Cowsill Class 7: Handler 12 - 17 years 1st Jack Henderson 2nd Sam Teasdale Class 8: Handler under 12 years 1st Georgia Bowman 2nd Heather Teasdale Champion Calf: Newpark Dairymaid 89 - Judith Jackson Shield Reserve:

New Park Margaret 31 - Alan Lawton Trophy

Champion Handler: Lorna Craig - HS Craig Trophy Reserve:

Sophie Bowman - Darlington Shield

Oswestry Show 4th August 2018 | Judge: Rob Kite Maiden Heifer born in 2017 1st Irthingvale Ronson Tulip - s. Rodway Ronson G & B Bell 2nd Tanat Princess Annie - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet Bailey Family

Cow In Milk calved three or more times 1st Tanat Oscar Felys - s. Rodway Oscar Bailey Family 2nd Avondale Baroness - s. Drisgol Watzon Messrs Crank

Group of Three Heifer In Calf 1st Bailey Family 2nd R Harper 1st Llechwedd Wizard Daffodil - s. Cotonhall Wizard 3rd Messrs Crank Bailey Family CHAMPION: Tanat Oscar Felys - Bailey Family Heifer In Milk RESERVE CHAMPION: Burbrook Jinny’s Meg - R Harper 1st Burbrook Jinny’s Meg - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire HONOURABLE MENTION: Avondale Baroness - Messrs Crank R Harper 2nd Burbrook Lily Pamela - s. Tiger Lily R Harper RESERVE INTERBREED: Tanat Oscar Felys - Bailey Family 3rd Earlsgift Myrtle 30 - s. Hooton Envoy Messrs Crank RESERVE INTERBREED HEIFER: Cow In Milk calved twice Burbrook Jinny’s Meg 1st Kayl Envoy Sandy - s. Hooton Envoy R Harper - R Harper 2nd Earlsgift Rosalind 6 - s. Drisgol Watzon Messrs Crank Judges’ Report: I have been told a number of times how nice Oswestry show is Group class - Close between so once I got the invite I was eager to find out and I certainly first and second but on the day  wasn’t let down! I went with the group that was Maiden heifer - Very close between my top two but the winner more matching in type and colour was just a little more refined and better set to the leg with more over a group of 3 that had very promise underneath over a good heifer with plenty of dairy good udders but just lacked the uniformity of the first group. strength. Incalf heifer - Only one forward but she was one of the best incalf heifers I’ve had the pleasure to Judge this year, this sweet dark red heifer was displaying length and power with good teat placement. Milk heifer - Easy winner to top the class with a super frame and even better udder being high and wide, attached well with good udder texture put her over a heifer that placed second for having a more openness of rib and having more milk over a very dairy heifer in third. Junior cow - Very very close but I went with a cow that had more milk and balance in the udder over a cow that you could also have winning the class as well with a style from head to tail and better teat placement but just not having the milk to match first place on the day.

Championship - My senior cow was on great form to be crowned CHAMPION: Tanat Oscar Felys from breed champion followed by a Bailey Family super heifer with a bright future and my other senior cow in Hon mention. Its was great to see both the Cow and heifer go on to win Reserve interbreed in their classes. A huge thank you to Oswestry show for their  great hospitality and for having a very good show of livestock in all sections. Myself, Kate and Lilly had a great day.

Senior cow - First place was a super red cow having had 4 Rob Kite calves with a smoking rear udder! Her power and fullness of milk put her over a cow that had an awesome dairy frame but she was further on in lactation to trouble my winner but two very good senior cows to judge.

Reserve Champion: Burbrook Jinny’s Meg from R Harper

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Royal Manx Show 10th-11th August 2018 | Judge: Mr Tom Stable Female in milk over 3 years 1st Millennium Boundless Bramble - s. Oxton Boundless Coole Family 2nd Millennium Perfect Pepper - s. Strictly True Perfection Coole Family

Best Exhibit in Shorthorn classes: Millennium Boundless Bramble - Coole Family Best Manx bred Female Shorthorn: Millennium Boundless Bramble - Coole Family

Female under 1 year

Best Group of Three: Coole Family 1st Millennium A P Bramble - s. Caps DG Apple Pie Red Coole Family Best Female Exhibit: Millennium Boundless Bramble - Coole Family 2nd Millennium Wildcard Rosie - s. Churchroyd Wildcard Coole Family Best Pedigree Shorthorn under 1 year of age. Millennium A P Bramble - Coole Family Best Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn 1st Millennium Boundless Bramble Coole Family Best Heifer: 2nd Millennium A P Bramble Coole Family Millennium A P Bramble - Coole Family 3rd Millennium Perfect Pepper Coole Family 4th Millennium Wildcard Rosie Coole Family

Pembrokeshire Show 14th August 2018 | Judge: Mr I Thomas, Swansea Maiden Heifer 1st Drisgol Belladonna 350 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet SVB Thomas Cow, dry, in calf 1st Drisgol Tulip 48 - s. Llandovery Jinnys Empire SVB Thomas

Group of 3 animals 1st SVB Thomas PAS Champion: Elkington Dewdrop 24 - s. Churchroyd Pluto - MS & EA Davies

Reserve: Heifer in milk having calves by the age of 3 years Drisgol Belladonna 275 - s. Gelli Prince Charles - SVB Thomas 1st Drisgol Tulip 89 - s. Topspeed Kodak SVB Thomas South Wales & Mid Western Regional Association Rosette 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 27 - s. Trebersed Nelson Red Champion: MS & EA Davies Elkington Dewdrop 24 - s. Churchroyd Pluto - MS & EA Davies Cow in milk Reserve: 1st Elkington Dewdrop 24 - s. Churchroyd Pluto Drisgol Belladonna 275 - s Gelli Prince Charles - SVB Thomas MS & EA Davies 2nd Drisgol Belladonna 275 - s. Gelli Prince Charles PAS Best Pair SVB Thomas 1st Elkington Dewdrop 24 - MS & EA Davies 2nd Drisgol Belladonna 275 - SVB Thomas Lifetime Production at least 25,000kgs of milk 1st Elkington Dewdrop 24 - s. Churchroyd Pluto MS & EA Davies

North Somerset Show 7th May 2018 | Judge: A Thomas Maiden Heifer 1st Lyndale Gay Jules - s. Kundes Golden Logic Adventure Mr M J Chilcott 2nd Lyndale Hurricane Hayden - s. Kundes Golden Logic Adventure Mr M J Chilcott 3rd Lyndale Dainty Georgina - s. Castledale Snowman Mr M J Chilcott Pair of females

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Champion: Lyndale Gay Jules - s. Kundes Golden Logic Adventure Mr M J Chilcott Reserve: Lyndale Hurricane Hayden - s. Kundes Golden Logic Adventure Mr M J Chilcott The Duke of Windsor Gold Cup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Champion Shorthorn: Lyndale Gay Jules - s. Kundes Golden Logic Adventure Mr M J Chilcott

Tullamore Show 12th August 2018 | Judge: Rob Kite Heifer Born In 2018 1st Ballytrain Heather 12 - s. Kian J Lambe 2nd Ransboro Sabina 10 - s. Churchroyd Walter Carter Family 3rd Ballytrain Fanny 43 - s. Pennygate Annie’s Prophet J Lambe Dairy Shorthorn Handler Under 14 Years 1st Ben Carter 2nd Thomas Lambe 3rd Sam Carter 4th Padraig Lambe 5th Sean Smyth Heifer Born in 2017 1st Ballinacregg Belle 786 - s. Clarefield Millman J Fox 2nd Ballytrain Miami Marina - s. Milwolder Miami J Lambe 3rd Kilrisk Fanny 6 - s. Ransboro Jigsaw Kenny Smyth Dairy Shorthorn Handler Age 14-18 Years 1st Agnes Healy 2nd Aimee Lambe 3rd Ciara Fox Heifer In Calf 1st Ballinacregg Belle 786 - s. Clarefield Millman J Fox 2nd Ransboro Jenna 3 - s. Churchroyd Walter Carter Family 3rd Ballytrain Miami Marina - s. Milwolder Miami J Lambe

Judges’ Report: I received the invite to judge Tullamore show and without any hesitation I agreed. After judging here 8 years ago I knew it would be great opportunity as the hospitality was second to none and it’s a real privilege to be asked a second time to judge at Ireland’s biggest one day show. Calf 2018 Leading off with a calf displaying more dairy strength and width on good feet and legs over a sweet dairy calf in second. Second over 3rd for having more style over a calf that had a great frame for being the youngest in the class.

Champion: Ballytrain Bloom 30 from J Lambe

Heifer In Milk 1st Ballytrain Bloom 31 - s. Nejay Earl J Lambe 2nd Ransboro Cherry - s. Ransboro Jupiter Carter Family 3rd Ransboro Daphne 18 - s. Ransboro Jay-Z Carter Family Junior Cow In Milk 1st Ballytrain Marina - s. Innisfail Prince of Diamonds J Lambe 2nd Ransboro Sabina 4 - s. Rodway Matrix Carter Family 3rd Ballytrain Teal 5 - s. Treeton Pingerley J Lambe Senior Cow In Milk 1st Ballytrain Bloom 30 - s. Brieryside Golden S & J Lambe 2nd Kilrisk Fanny 1 - s. Hardcore Othello Moonshine K Smyth 3rd Ransboro Primrose 81 - s. Golden Oaks Mr Perky Red Carter Family Group of Three 1st J Lambe 2nd Carter Family 3rd Kenny Smyth Champion: Ballytrain Bloom 30 - J Lambe Reserve Champion: Ballytrain Marina - J Lambe Honourable Mention: Ransboro Sabina 4 - Carter Family

Heifer 2017 A tough class with varying types to judge but my winner had more balance throughout with good length over another well put together heifer in second. Second over third for having more strength than a heifer with good feet and legs in the class. Heifer in milk Four forward with different types to place but with close placing between the first two my class winner had a little more balance in the body, better teat placement and direction over a tall heifer with a super rear and fore udder in second giving her a better advantage over third place. shorthorn

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Junior cow A nice class of cows to place with my winner displaying great breed character and style to put her top. Second over third, although being stale, she came out full of milk and she was better in the rump and in her udder attachment over third. Senior cow My first place animal was an easy winner, she had so much style with her great elegance milk type and eye-popping udder. Second over third was close but I went with the cow having had 6 calves and looked like she can milk really well with a great rear udder over a really nice fourth calver that was great in her own right but sadly came up against these other two great cows today.

Championship My senior cow was just awesome and there was no getting past her. She is the type of cow you most certainly dont see too often and a privilege to have seen her and judge this great cow. Reserve and hon mention went to my two junior cows. I’d like to thank the breeders on turning out great cattle for me to see and judge and the Show committee members for looking after Kate and myself so well. I hope to visit again in the future. Great cows! Great show! Great people. Rob Kite

Limerick Show 26th August 2018 | Judge: Ann-Marie Manley Cow In-Milk: 1st Ransboro Sabina 4th 2nd Ransboro Primrose 81st 3rd Kilrisk Fannys

The Carter Family The Carter Family Kenny Smyth

Heifer In-Milk: 1st Ransboro Cherry 2nd Kilrisk Fanny 5th

The Carter Family Kenny Smyth

Maiden or In-Calf Heifer: 1st Ballinacregg Grayling 768 John & Ciara Fox 2nd Ballinacregg Belle 786 John & Ciara Fox 3rd Kilrisk Fanny 6th Kenny Smyth Calf Class: 1st Ransboro Geri 11th The Carter Family 2nd Ransboro Sabina 10th The Carter Family 3rd Ransboro Primrose 102nd The Carter Family Champion: Ransboro Sabina 4th Reserve Champion: Ransboro Primrose 81st

Champion: Ransboro Sabina 4th

Leek & District Show 28th July 2018 | Judge: Martin Jackson Heifer born in 2017 1st Crosslanes Bianca 3 2nd Foldspride Moss Rose 3rd Hawkeye Cynthia

C Palfreyman M Tidmarsh J Brooks

Heifer in calf not more than 3 years old 1st

Weaverdale Foggathorpe 13

S Pattinson & SJ Kirkham 2nd Cotonhall Jagger Empress

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Calf born in 2018 1st Kayl Park Chloe 2nd Foldspride Moss Rose Trudy 3rd Hawkeye Snowdrop

J Brooks M Tidmarsh J Brooks

Dry cow in calf 1st Irthingvale Fairy 2

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Heifer in milk under 3 years old 1st Foldspride Lilac 2

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Pair of animals 1st Crosslanes May 2 & Crosslanes Bianca 3 C Palfreyman 2nd Hawkeye Cynthia & Hawkeye Snowdrop J Brooks 3rd Weaverdale Foggathorpe 13 & Cotonhall Jagger Empress - S Pattinson & SJ Kirkham Champion: Winbrook Ruth 100 - C Palfreyman Reserve Champion: Crosslanes Bianca 3 - C Palfreyman

UK Dairy Day | 12th September 2018

| Judge: James Lambe

Heifer In Milk Junior Cow In Milk 1st Cotonhall Absolute Joy - s. Apples Absolute Red 4th Shaunlea Geri 5 - s. Marleycote Dandy R Kite Shaun Dixon 2nd Marleycote Julia 8 - s. Marleycote Cosmonaut 5th Kayl Envoy Sandy - s. Hooton Envoy R Harper GG Baynes & Son 6th Morwood Prince Gay Lass 2 - s. Rodway Prince 3rd Shaunlea Geri 9 - s. Marleycote Dilemma R Morgan Shaun Dixon Senior Cow In Milk 4th Burbrook Jinny’s’ Meg - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire 1st Westonia Gay Lass 5 - s: Nejay Ernie R Harper R Morgan & R Stockton 5th Cotonhall Butternut Sapphire - s: Blackwood Park 2nd Morwood Rueben Tiny - s. Rodway Rueben Butternut R Kite R Morgan 6th Nejay Erin 10 - s. Blackwood Park Dan N Madeley 3rd Tanat Oscar Felys - s. Rodway Oscar 7th Morwood Gay Lass 5 - s: Treeton Pimp R Morgan Messrs Bailey 8th Earlsgift Myrtle 30 - s. Hooton Envoy Messrs Crank 4th Avondale Daisy 10 - s. Strickley True Perfection Junior Cow In Milk 1st Cotonhall Pingerley Clarissa - s. Treeton Pingerley R Kite 2nd Marleycote Chatter 20 - s: Llandovery Jinny’s Empire N R Osborne 3rd Avondale Vi 5 - s. Hooton Envoy Messrs Crank

Champion: Cotonhall Absolute Joy from R Kite

Messrs Crank CHAMPION: Cotonhall Absolute Joy - R Kite RESERVE CHAMPION: Westonia Gay Lass 5 - R Morgan & R Stockton HONOURABLE MENTION: Cotonhall Pingerley Clarissa - R Kite

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

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Judges’ Report: To begin the day was the heifer in milk class. The first animal to step into the ring was so impressive I instantly thought the quality is going to high here today. She was first in and finished top in a line up of eight heifers She was so balanced throughout with a tremendous mammary system that took her above a similar heifer in second. Second over third for the correctness in the rump and her width of rear udder and the quality in the fore udder. A great class of eight exceptional heifers to begin the day. The junior cow class followed and I was thrilled to see six quality cows. Leading off with the cow that immediately caught my eye, she was so well balanced fresh on her third and she paraded with style that took her over a power house in second. The cow in second I had to admire for her chest width her depth and bloom of udder which took her over a very correct cow in third. It was the quality through the udder that gave her the advantage over the cow in fourth. The senior cow class had four beautiful cows. Leading off was a fifth calved cow that I really admire, so balanced with a beautiful udder and paraded on very sound legs and feet that took her above a hard working cow in second.

A cow that has had seven calves in four lactations, but is was the width and quality of the udder that took her over a beautiful red cow in third. A cow with a fantastic side profile being so opened ribbed which took her over the cow in fourth. The Championship went to the heifer in milk. She really ticked all the boxes for me today. She simply oozes quality. This heifer was brought out to perfection and one that most definitely has a bright future ahead of her. Reserve went to the senior cow, this fifth calver was so correct and dairy throughout. Honourable Mention went to the Junior cow who will only improve through her lactation. I would like to thank the UK Dairy Day organisers for the invitation. It was an absolute honour and a pleasure to judge at such a wonderful event. The hospitality was truly amazing. Not forgetting a huge thank you and congratulations to the breeders for bringing out fantastic animals that are a credit to the shorthorn breed. James Lambe

Westmorland Show 13th September 2018 | Judge: Rob Kite Judges’ Report: It was a privilege to be invited to the Westmorland show to judge. This really is one of, if not the best 1 day shows in England. 4 Exhibitors with over 20 head forward made great classes to judge. Maiden heifer My top 2 were different in type but my winning calf had the edge for walking on a better leg set and showing a bit more strength through the spine over a very deep bodied calf in second Incalf heifer First place had a great ring presence and dairy type and showed great promise being due soon. Dry cow A super dry cow with dairy strength and length of body coming with her 4th calf. Milk heifer A super class of 6 heifers in milk at different ages and stages of lactation but my class winner had a stunning udder with hight and width with a strong centre ligament and very good teat placement to go above a heifer I really admired with a super frame and foreudder to put her over a heifer that had great feet and legs in third. 114

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Junior cow Leading off with a young cow that was milking hard but carrying her udder so well with a beautiful rear udder to put her above a deep bodied cow that I liked a lot but didn’t have the milk to match the first place. In third was a very fresh cow that, if she had been a few more weeks on, would have easy been top of the class. Senior cow Two forward with my winner having just had twins born 3 weeks previously but she didn’t show it and paraded with so much style with a very good udder on a milk machine of a looking cow. Second was a good cow in her own right but could not match my class winner for rear udder. Championship Very close between my top two but I admired the senior cow for how well she looked with great dairy strength over a young heifer that has bags of potential for the future. Thank you very much to the Westmorland show society for their hospitality on a very enjoyable day of judging. Rob Kite

Westmorland Show 13th September 2018 | Judge: Rob Kite Maiden Heifer under 18 months on show day 1st Winbrook Clara 32 - s. Cotonhall Ambrose GA & DW Dent 2nd Strickley Telstar 22 - s. Lemongrove Hoffman Messrs Robinson 3rd Beaconview Ann 4 - s. Nejay Ernie JR Handley Heifer in calf under 3 years old on show day 1st Strickley Athena 15 - s. Rodway Ronson Messrs Robinson 2nd Moorriggs Bessie Browneyes 14 - s. Kilsally Redford P Armstrong Judge Rob Kite with Champion led by Bekka Blenkharn

Heifer in milk to have calved under 3 years of age on show day 1st Strickley Barrington Dot 24 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card Messrs Robinson 2nd Beaconview Daisy 9 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire JR Handley 3rd Winbrook Vi 168 - s. Winbrook Pedro GA & DW Dent 4th Moorriggs Starbud 6 - s. Winbrook Spike 2 P Armstrong 5th Strickley Annabella 174 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card Messrs Robinson 6th Moorriggs Wildeyes 8 - s. Winbrook Spike 2 P Armstrong

Cow in milk having calved 3 or more times 1st Winbrook Peeress Rose 19 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire GA & DW Dent 2nd Strickley Lady Hermione 22 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire Messrs Robinson Group of Three Pair 1st Messrs Robinson 1st P Armstrong 2nd P Armstrong 2nd Messrs Robinson 3rd GA & DW Dent 3rd GA & DW Dent 4th JR Handley 4th Messrs Robinson 5th Messrs Robinson 5th JR Handley

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RESERVE CHAMPION: Strickley Barrington Dot 24

CHAMPION: Winbrook Peeress Rose 19 - D Dent

1st Strickley Fillpail 12 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire Messrs Robinson Messrs Robinson INTERBREED PAIR: Churchroyd Wild Card Progeny Messrs Robinson Cow in milk having calves twice 1st Strickley Goldie 236 - s. Nejay Errol Messrs Robinson 2nd Beaconview Pansy 5 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire JR Handley 3rd Winbrook Vi 165 - s. Winbrook Pedro GA & DW Dent 4th Moorriggs Lady Barrington 8 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire P Armstrong 5th Beaconview Ann 3 - s. Churchroyd General Jack JR Handley

Interbreed Champion Pair sired by Churchroyd Wild Card

Fantastic turn out for the breed

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Nidderdale Show 24th September 2018 | Judge: P Harrison Heifer born on or after 1st April 2017 1st Churchroyd Ednadema 2 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Oxton BM Foggathorpe 884 - s. Oxton Best Man Oxton Farms In calf Heifer 1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 33 - s. Panda Redfactor Red IRG Collins & Partners Dry Cow 1st Churchroyd Gwen 16 - s. Churchroyd Lucky IRG Collins & Partners Heifer in milk 1st Churchroyd Lilian 25 - s. Treeton Pingerly IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Oxton Reagan - s. Ecuafarm Kaiser Royalty Oxton Farms

Cow in milk 1st Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners Pair of animals 1st IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Oxton Farms Champion: Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 IRG Collins & Partners Reserve Champion: Churchroyd Lilian 25 - s. Treeton Pingerly IRG Collins & Partners

The Dairy Show | 3rd October 2018 | Judge: Seimon Thomas Heifer In Calf Intermediate Cow 1st Ablington Solo 34 - s. Churchroyd Wild Card J White 2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 46 - s. Churchroyd 2nd Brinsbury Gentle 7 - s. Winhall William Goldwin ET IRG Collins & Partners Chichester College 3rd Churchroyd Fay 11 - s. Nejay Prince 4 3rd Cargenwen Lady Laura 7 - s. Brooksteads Bomber IRG Collins & Partners J Rowe 4th Marleycote Jen 27 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire N R Osborne Heifer In Milk 1st Cotonhall Absolute Joy - s. Apples Absolute Red Senior Cow J McLean & A H Wilson 1st Churchroyd Mischief 5 - s. Churchroyd Duke 2nd Churchroyd Lilian 25 - s. Treeton Pingerley IRG Collins & Partners IRG Collins & Partners 2nd Brinsbury Millicient 9 - s. April Day Wisconsin Red 3rd Brinsbury Dairymaid 18 - s. Nejay Ernie Chichester College Chichester College Pairs 4th Brinsbury Flora Foggathorpe 3 - s. Nejay Ernie 1st N R Osborne Chichester College 2nd IRG Collins & Partners Junior Cow

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1st Marleycote Olive 20 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet CHAMPION: Cotonhall Absolute Joy - J McLean & A H Wilson N R Osborne RESERVE CHAMPION: Marleycote Olive 20 - N R Osborne 2. Churchroyd Gentle 105 - s. Churchroyd King Willie HONOURABLE MENTION: Marleycote Chatter 20 - N R Osborne IRG Collins & Partners INTERBREED HEIFER: Intermediate Cow Cotonhall Absolute Joy - J McLean & A H Wilson 1st Marleycote Chatter 20 - s. Llandovery Jinny’s Empire N R Osborne RESERVE INTERBREED SUPREME: Cotonhall Absolute Joy - J McLean & A H Wilson

Champion: Cotonhall Absolute Joy from J McLean & A H Wilson

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Reserve Champion: Marleycote Olive 20 from N R Osborne

Judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Report: It was my first visit to the Dairy Show and it did not disappoint. I was well looked after at the hotel and the show stewards were appointed to join with all the judges for an evening meal the night before the show. The next morning I proceeded to the Shepton Mallet show ground to start my duties with the in calf heifer class. At the top came Ablington Solo 34, bred by W.H & S Rawlings but now owned by Jake White. She was a tall clean heifer, hard over the top whilst blending well into a wide long rump. The overall length and dairyness combined with the style and locomotion gave her the first prize today. Standing second was Brinsbury Gentle 7, another deep and powerful heifer who was well balanced with great length and promising underneath, giving her the edge over Cargenwen Lady Laura 7 in third a nice roan heifer with the plenty of potential for the future from John Rowe. The heifer in milk class was a mouth -watering experience, as probably the best milk heifer I have set my eyes on at two years three months and calved at two was paraded in front of me. Cotonhall Absolute Joy as the name suggests was dairy, clean, wide through the chest with plenty of stretch and excellent bone quality. Her mammary was well attached with a tremendous back door, excellent teat location, held together with a strong centre ligament. She is a heifer that everyone would be proud of breeding and owning. Second place was given to Churchroyd Lilian 25 another clean well balanced dark roan heifer with excellent top, spring of rib and the freshness and balance of the udder gave her the advantage over Brinsbury Dairymaid 18 in third a deep bodied heifer. The width through the chest was what gave third place the advantage over Brinsbury Flora Foggathorpe 3 in fourth another heifer by Nejay Ernie which will do well in the future. The interbreed heifer was Judged by Blaise Tomlinson and to my delight Absolute Joy took the honours to very pleasing cheers from the spectators. There were two junior cows and Marleycote Olive by Prides Profit was a deep, wide powerful second calver and this width carried through to an excellent back door which was her advantage over a stylish dairy cow with a well balanced mammary, excellent veination and teat placement in second.

The Intermediate Cow had four fine cows with very little to call between them, it was Marleycote Chatter 20 from N R. Osborne which received first prize due to her over all dairyness, through the head neck and shoulders. Not to mention the depth through the rib, excellent rump structure, she carried a wide back door in a capacious udder and had excellent bone structure and locomotion. Second was Churchroyd Gentle 105 another beautifully balanced cow with her mammary and teat placement advancing her to second above another sweet uddered cow from Collins partners. Third over fourth just for her superior teat quality and placement than that of Marleycote Jen from the Osborne family bred by Baynes and Co. Taking nothing away from my fourth placed cow who looked like a tremendous milk machine with the best back door in the class, with such a prominent milk vein she would surely fill the tank. In the Senior cow class Churchroyd Mischief 5 a nice roan cow with depth and width through the chest carried through to a wide and capacious udder with the freshness of the mammary gave her the advantage over Brinsbury Millicent 9. Millicent had been calved 7 months, and I am sure she would do very well on another day for she had great dairy characteristics. The Championship line up was a pleasure to judge, it is not very often that you would put a heifer as Overall Champion over a cow, but when you cannot fault an animal for you love everything about her, Cotonhall Absolute Joy was the easy winner. Any breeder of any breed would love to work with such a quality animal, congratulations to the Wilson family for turning out such a fantastic animal. Reserve was Marleycote Olive and Honourable mention was Marleycote Chatter 20 both from N.R. Osborne. As an excellent finale to the day Joy was crowned Reserve Supreme Champion to the Jersey after a panel of judges tied her for Reserve with the Holstein cow. Interbreed judge Blaise stepped in to make the final decision and again favoured the impressive Joy for Reserve. A great show and thank you South West for the invitation to Judge and for the top class stewarding shown all day. Many thanks. Seimon Thomas

Champion Trio Interbreed Heifer: Cotonhall Absolute Joy from J McLean & A H Wilson

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Welsh Dairy Show | 30th October 2018 | Judge: Rob Morgan In Calf Heifer 1st Drisgolâ&#x20AC;ŻBelladonna 350 - s. Llandovery Prides Prophet In Milk Heifer 1st Crugside Thunder Digitalis 2 - s. Marleycote Thunder 2nd Drisgol Waterloo 152 - s. Drisgol Charlie

Group 1st Drisgol Champion Heifer: Crugside Thunder Digitalis 2 - s. Marleycote Thunder Overall Champion: Drisgol Church Daisy 5 - s. Panorama Landmine

Reserve Champion: Junior Cow Drisgol Dainty Princess 44 - s. Pursuit September Storm 1st Crugside Discoverer Spode - s. Gelli Ipod Discoverer Honourable Mention: Senior Cow Crugside Thunder Digitalis 2 - s. Marleycote Thunder 1st Drisgol Church Daisy 5 - s. Panorama Landmine 2nd Drisgol Dainty Princess 44 - s. Pursuit September Storm

Judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Report:

On the coldest morning of the year in South Wales I braved the Dairy Show to judge the six Dairy Shorthorn cows that the exhibitors had taken the time out to parade before me. First class of the day there was only one forward. The maiden heifer was very worthy of the first prize rosette being very smart, well balanced and tidy underneath. I am confident that had there been more competition she would have still be the top of the line up. The next class was the heifer in milk. I led off with the maturer heifer out of the two as she just had that bit more power through the front end with plenty of capacity over an extremely fresh young heifer in second. Taking nothing away from the second placed heifer who over time will improve as she develops. The junior cow in milk class was headed by a cow that was well put together with a cracking rear udder, high wide and full of bloom.

The final class of the day was the highlight for me. The senior cow class had two forward and these cows really exemplify what the breed is renowned for. The first placed cow was milking in her sixth lactation and was outstanding, only fresh ten days. She paraded on a sound set of legs and feet, great bloom in the udder with a fantastic udder attachment rear and fore. First over the second just for being that more upstanding with greater capacity. Taking nothing away from the second placed cow that was milking in her seventh lactation, she was one impressive compact cow that was still sound and very correct. These two went on to take the Championship honours and Reserve for just being such outstanding cows that are clearly doing the job at home. Many thanks to the show and all the officials for the privilege of being asked to judge here. And of course to the exhibitors as the weather would not have made this an easy show, so for that I am grateful for the effort that it took to turn these cows out. Rob Morgan

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