Dairy Shorthorn Journal 2010

Volume 79 2010

Shorthorn

13th WORLD CONFERENCE

“A Breed of Influence A World of Opportunity”

Dairy Breed of the Future: native breed, natural grazers

Official Auctioneers to the Shorthorn Society of Great Britain and Ireland We are honoured to be associated with the

SHORTHORN SOCIETY 2010 Sales Dates - already arranged

Dairy Shorthorns Monday 7th June Annual Summer Show and Sale

Monday 1st November Annual Autumn Show and Sale ************************************************

Beef Shorthorns Monday 14th June Annual Summer Show and Sale

Saturday 6th November Annual Autumn Show and Sale (both sales in conjunction with “Best of British�

Multi Breed Beef Sale) ************************************************

For further details of Valuations and Sales services for all Pedigree and Commercial Dairy Sales, please contact our Partner, Gwyn Williams Entry Forms, Schedules and Catalogues from: Frank Marshall and Co. Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9AX Tel: (01625) 861122 Fax: (01625) 860079 Email: chelford@frankmarshall.co.uk or visit our website www.frankmarshall.co.uk

The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland Contents Society Staff Members and Council Members 2009/10 Secretary’s Report 2009 President’s Report 2009 Regulations for Registrations in Coates's Herd book Henry Doggrell 1951-2009 Margaret Cherry Itinerary for Shorthorn World Conference 2010 New Members & Prefixes 2009 Winners of Gold Cup & Diploma Awards 2008 This Years Letter - ‘D’ Star Brood Cows Type Classification Results Milk Yield Certificates Awarded for 2009 The AGM and Judging Weekend Irish Ploughing Match 2009 Teasdale Tours Visit Cumbria & Lakes Photographic Competition Results Enroll Your Friends The Rawlins Family 'Ablington' Herd SWCSBA - Herd Competition Results 2009 North Midlands Judging Day North Midlands Herd Competition 2009 The North Midlands Region Visit the Kayl Herd North West Regional Association - 2009 Herd Competition Canadian Milking Shorthorns: Continued Excitement!

The American Milking Shorthorn Society Dairy Shorthorn leads both sides of the Atlantic Shorthorns Given Royle Approval Wenvoe Dairy Shorthorns To Profile Or Not To Profile …… This Is The Question!

Shorthorns are Flying High at Coton Hall The Amber Glow at Eddlestow Hall Farm Courage of his convictions is now paying rich dividends The Boothdale Herd on the Move Profile of the James family, Midtodhills, Roadhead Why Shorthorns NML Johne's Screening Programme On Milk Samples Shorthorn Society Show & Sale SWCSBA -Show & Sale at Sedgemoor Annual “Autumn Colours” Sale at Beeston Shorthorn Society Autumn Show & Sale Royal Highland Show Royal Show 2008 The Last Ever Royal Show July 2009 Great Yorkshire Show The Royal Welsh Show Local Shows All World Red Cow Photo Competition The Dairy Event South West Dairy Show Welsh Dairy Show All-Breeds All-Britain Coloured Calf Show February 2009 Local Calf Shows All-Breeds All-Britain Coloured Calf Show October 2009 Shorthorn Society Information

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Advertisers Amber Herd

60

Ballytrain Shorthorns

94

Ballyvaddy Shorthorns

62

Brafell Herd

18

Brimclose Herd

32

Broadlane Herd

68

Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society

45

Caltech Crystalyx

8

Churchroyd Herd

52-53

Coton Hall Herd

24

Drisgol Dairy Shorthorns

66

Dunham Herd

73

Earlsgift & Avondale

4

Elkington Dairy Herd

82

Frank R Marshall & Co.

IFC

Hooton Herd

108

Hooton Fair Reflection

21

Ingenity

56

Irish Shorthorn Society

89

Kayl Dairy Shorthorns

76

Marleycote Shorthorns

IBC

NMR

70

Nejay Herd

14

North Midlands Regional Association

38

North West Regional Association

36

Rantonall

31

Red Cattle Genetics

49

Rodway Organic Dairy Shorthorns

16

Strickley Shorthorns

86

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeder’s Association 34 South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

42

The American Milking Shorthorn

46

The Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club

54

Treworlis Polled Dairy Shorthorns

41

Wallhope Herd

79

4th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2LG tel: 02476 696549 fax: 02476 696729 email:

shorthorn@shorthorn.co.uk

web:

www.shorthorn.co.uk shorthorn

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Society Patron:

HRH The Princess Royal

Council Members 2009/10

Society Staff Members “Who to contact and for what�

Region 1 Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Yorkshire and Humberside DH Craig: tel 01388 577297 Region 2 Cumbria, Lancashire and Isle of Man vacancy Region 3 Cheshire, Merseyside, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Gwynedd, Clwyd and Powys

President Edward Crank email: edwardcrank1@aol.com

E Crank (President): tel 0151 3560025 N Madeley: tel 01746 785571 email: neil.madeley@btopenworld.com Region 4 Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire J Fisher: 01623 860764 Region 5 Hereford & Worcs, West Mids, Warwicks, Gloucestershire, Dyfed, Glamorgan, Gwent and Carmarthen

Secretary Frank Milnes email: frankmilnes@shorthorn.co.uk

E Davies: tel 01994 230377 G James: tel 01239 711661 Region 6 Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfoprdshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Vacancy Region 7 Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Gt London J Wyatt: tel 01953 498221 Region 8 Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Devon and Cornwall A Whittle: tel 01823 400252

Sue Walters Assistant Secretary, Dairy Registrations & Red Cattle Genetics email: suewalters@shorthorn.co.uk

T Cligg: tel 01935 891199 email: the.cliggs@virgin.net Region 9 Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Vacancy Region 10 North of Scotland - North of a line drawn between Montrose and Fort William Vacancy Region 11 South Scotland - Perthshire

Caroline Burbidge Beef Registrations & General Enquiries email: registrations@shorthorn.co.uk

J Teasdale: tel 01387 880236 Region 12 Ulster (excluding counties Cavan) Vacancy Region 13 Munster, Leinster, Connaught, Donegal, Cavan & Monaghan G Deane: tel (00353) (0) 214 372 165 Past Presidents

Sue Watkins Accounts & Membership Enquires email: suewatkins@shorthorn.co.uk

W Young: tel 07785 971614 J Teasdale: tel 01387 880236 Dr AA Mescal: tel (00353) (0) 12693255 D Baynes: tel 01434 673244 Special Members GW Pattinson: tel 01538 308289

Accountant

H Rawlins: tel 01980 652701

tel: 02476 696549

J Robinson: tel 01539 722294 email: strickley@farming.co.uk G Madeley (Vice President): tel 01952 541211 S Royle: tel 0161 9287600 Co-opted Members J Hayward: (Treasurer) tel 01777 870248

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HQ News

Secretary’s Report 2009 A Breed of Influence - a World of Opportunity 2010 is now here and with it the World Shorthorn Conference here in the UK. We are very much looking forward to hosting our Shorthorn friends from around the world for an event which we aim to make affordable, informative and enjoyable. The itinerary is printed elsewhere in this journal and we feel confident that visitors will have a wonderful time, seeing some great cattle and staying in very comfortable accommodation.

One of the advantages of a small Country is that the travelling distances are reduced and we have deliberately tried to avoid too many days of long travelling and single overnight stops so that delegates will have time to relax. I hope that many of our own breeders will participate in the tours and Conference - it is a wonderful way to meet other Shorthorn breeders and forge long lasting friendships.

We have been very fortunate to secure sponsorship from many firms listed on our website, for which we are very grateful. I would specifically like to thank Calltech and Morrisons for their very generous support and I hope we can continue to work with them in the future.

Office We were sorry to lose Louise last March when she emigrated to Mauritius with her family and we wish them well in their new life. We are delighted to welcome back Caroline Burbidge who has lost no time in getting to grips with the changes since she was last here.

technicians who are being asked for Shorthorn semen and we have been able to supply several companies with good Shorthorn genetics.

It is important to maintain this connection as it is a valuable extension to our marketing arm. I think we are all aware of the incredible amount of breeding advice imparted to farmers by the AI man!

When the AI man arrives on the farm he needs to have Shorthorn semen in his tank to offer the farmer and if RCG can supply that semen then we all benefit.

RCG has collected several new bulls this year and has more currently being collected and in the pipeline. The more semen we sell the more new bulls can be collected and the greater the choice of bulls will be.

Shows July also marked the end of an era when the Royal Show was held for the last time. It is a tragedy that this great show which has been replicated in many Countries the world over has now gone.

There will be no livestock show at Stoneleigh in 2010 and the RASE are currently looking at the possibility of some form of Livestock event for 2011. Whether or not that will happen remains to be seen.

We have again reported an increase in the number of registrations done in the last 12 months which in the current climate is excellent news. I mentioned last year that our next target for online registrations was to exceed 50% of registrations done online. I am delighted to report that in the last 12 months over 51% of total registrations were done online.

Congratulations to Neil Madeley on winning the impressive RASE trophy at the last ever Royal Show. It was also very sad that during the last Royal Show we received news of the untimely death of Henry Doggrell who had been one of our Dairy Shorthorn stewards at the Royal Show. Our sympathies are extended to Karen and family.

In February this year the President, Vice President and myself visited Ireland and organised an open meeting in Birr. At that time we only had 1 animal from Ireland registered online, so I took the opportunity to give a demonstration of on line registration which it would appear has been well received. From February to November 17.5% of Irish registrations have been done online so let's hope we can improve on that figure in the next year.

The Holstein Society has decided to open up the National Holstein Show in February to all dairy breeds.

This will be a big dairy event which has the potential to grow into an important show for the coloured breeds. I hope our exhibitors will be able support this event on 16/17th February 2010. More information will have been made available by the time you read this.

We have always known that fertility is an inherent trait of Dairy Shorthorns and it is interesting to see that figures now bear this out both here in UK and also in USA (see article page 48)

RCG Red Cattle Genetics has had another successful year with an increased demand for Shorthorn semen. We have had more enquiries this year from AI companies and

I am indebted to the support I have received during the year from our President Edward Crank, Council members and our hard working office staff. Together we have enjoyed another successful year for the breed and the Society, but then it can't be that difficult can it? All we are doing is putting a cow's name in a book!!

Frank Milnes

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Presidents Report 2009 Well what a year of variety I have experienced in my second year of presidency. I look back and can genuinely say that I have thoroughly enjoyed the company and the experience.

Showing This year thankfully has seen a return to some sort of normality with the Bluetongue restrictions being lifted.

This enabled us as a society to promote our quality stock in the show ring and how successful we were with numerous members performing extremely well and raising the profile of our breed to higher levels. Well done and many thanks for all your enthusiasm, effort and commitment to the breed.

I attended the last Royal Show this year with a sense of nostalgia, however the society marked this occasion with the ''Royal Wake'' where the wine flowed freely, the company was excellent and the entertainment was second to none. At this point I would like once again to extend my gratitude to the sponsors of the wine, Shepherd Publishing.

On a sombre note it was with great sadness to lose a good friend and keen breeder, competitor and supporter of the Royal Show Mr. Henry. Doggrell. Henry is sadly missed as he was one of those great characters who imparted his knowledge along with a wicked sense of humour.

Sales Some strong prices seen throughout the year, however it has been a disappointment to me with the volume of cattle being sold at our sale when such interest has been demonstrated by new members and commercial buyers.

What's occurring!!!!

As usual we have seen tremendous support from The Farmers Guardian who cover our sales in detail and show their backing through sponsorship. Carrs Billington and Blue Merle are key sponsors also. Many thanks to you all!

Ireland On two occasions I have had the pleasure of attending events here. On the first visit I was fortunate to share an open meeting with a large number of passionate `breeders where I witnessed a great deal of interest towards the Shorthorn breed and our society.

My second visit was to assist our very own secretary Frank with the stand at the Irish Ploughing match. What a fantastic few days! A superb event spent in some wonderful company. Again, great interest and many enquiries for both cattle and semen was seen.

May I take this opportunity to express my gratitude towards P.J.Kelly and his family for the cattle they supplied for our stand and the help they gave us.

This trip was shared with colleagues from other breed societies which was very beneficial both in the pooling of resources and in sharing thoughts and experiences of our respective societies.

Shorthorn AGM This year our AGM was held at very short notice at my home. An enjoyable day was had by all and my wife pulled out all the stops! Thank you as always Sarah.

A big thank you to John Gribbon for being our master judge and providing a classifying demonstration which was very informative.

All hands were to the pump on this occasion - all help from family and friends was very much appreciated to enable the day to go so well.

World Conference Not long now! The preparations are well underway and I anticipate a well organised and highly entertaining conference which will incorporate both Dairy and Beef to the benefit of both whilst at the same time educating our friends from other continents.

A huge amount of interest has been seen from potential attendees and I am sure you will all be keen to encourage and help raise the numbers of entries for The Royal Highland Show where the conference kicks off! Please join us at on the evening of Friday June 25th for an evening of fun!

Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff, council members and our vice president for all their support whilst in my time as president. My duties would not have been possible without the support of my wife, family and friends. Their continuous support has enabled me to attend many functions, shows and meetings hopefully to the benefit of the breed.

Edward Crank

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Regulations for Registrations in Coates's Herd Book Due to amendments in the EC rules for pedigree registrations we have amended our own registration requirements, for entry in to Coates's Herd Book (dairy) The following rules for registrations in Coates's Herd book have been agreed by Council in consultation with DEFRA and ADAS. These rules fully comply with the amended EC directive 2007/371/EC and apply to all registrations from January 1st 2008 Main Register Animals 87.5% Shorthorn and above to be registered in this section with the actual calculated percentage figure displayed and the word “pure” printed on the certificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 7 after the breed code to denote main register eg 02712345 Supplementary Register Animals 25% and over but under 87.5% Shorthorn to be registered in this section with the actual calculated percentage of Shorthorn blood and the words “Supplementary Register” printed on the certificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 8 after the breed code to denote supplementary register eg 02812345 Females from this register attaining 87.5% would be eligible to enter the pure section Appendix Register Animals < 25% Shorthorn or not of shorthorn colour to be entered in this section and the words “Appendix register” printed on the certificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 9 after the breed code to denote appendix register eg 02912345 Grading up register Unregistered Shorthorn type females displaying Shorthorn colour shall subject to inspection by a Society representative, be accepted as Foundation cows, and graded up to pure shorthorn as follows: Foundation crossed with registered shorthorn bull

= Grade A

Grade A crossed with registered Shorthorn bull

= Grade B

Grade B crossed with registered Shorthorn bull

= pure

The certificate to have the actual calculated blood percentage and the words grade A etc printed after animals name. The herd book number to contain the suffix 3 after the breed code to denote grading register eg 02312345 The other main changes are: 1. Animals over 92.75% will not now be upgraded to 100%. They will retain the actual calculated percentage figure but will be designated “pure” Shorthorn on the certificate 2. Only females will be allowed to enter the main section when they reach 87.5% purity.

Males from the supplementary section will not be allowed to be upgraded in to the main section, irrespective of their actual percentage purity.

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A Tribute to Past Friends

Henry Doggrell 1951-2009 A true and loyal Shorthorn enthusiast in every sense, taken before his time, he will always be associated with the name of Chicklade, which originated just over the hill from Holdens farm.

Reg and Phyliss started their farming adventure at Seymour farm, Chicklade, and founded the herd there.

Henry was born in 1951 and soon after leaving school he proved to be a top apprentice in the Young Farmers movement, where he was soon to meet and marry Karen. They were to be blessed with two daughters, Claire and Becky. In 1980 Henry's parents moved to Hindon allowing the younger generation to take up residence at Holden farm.

The new management, still guided for a time by Reg, quickly developed a new style of Dairy Shorthorn breeding in the Chicklade herd. With tongue in cheek it was decided to purchase a young bull called Shalama Fireman Red. This was hopefully to improve the milking capabilities of the Dairy Shorthorns with stature and size.

Through most of these years a young man, Derek Whatley, was with Henry, making a good team, particularly with the showing of the cattle.

Reaching a pinnacle in 1985 when Chicklade Pansy 61st was Royal Show Champion for that year; not to mention the many successes at numerous local shows.

The Chicklade herd could be seen beside the A303 and the A350 going south, being red, white and roan, stood out from the black and whites.

Margaret Cherry Margaret was born at Wood Royd, Deepcar and this was eventually her home again when she died. She was a knowledgeable gardener and leaves evidence of this at her home. One of the pleasures of her life was travelling with her husband, Ben to agricultural shows in the many areas of Britain. Amongst these were the Royal, the Yorkshire and the Cheshire shows, where she took a keen interest in the cattle, looking over them rather than doing the hard work washing, brushing and feeding, which Ben did. She would also accompany him to the Chelford sales.

She was especially interested in the Shorthorns and in particular the Amber herd, the Weaverdale, the

In 2002in order to help ease the workload, it was necessary to disperse the Chicklade herd, this was not the end of shorthorn breeding but the beginning of the Holden herd of Beef Shorthorns.

It was about this time that Henry was invited to be steward for the Dairy Shorthorn classes at the Royal Show, later he was to become chief steward, but sadly, this last year of the Royal he was unable to complete the term of office.

In 2003 still being the active man he was Henry, with the help of Karen, began to run a mobile catering van, attending farm and machinery sales an sheep trials. He was now a large Chef with a beaming smile to greet all his customers, he loved to chat to all and sundry. Although life was busy he still found time for his shorthorn judging at shows and herd competitions, not forgetting the Teasdale tours.

After 2002 Henry had more time to enjoy his horse racing and skittling. Being the loyal countryman he was he would always find time to help others, local farmers, builders, anyone who needed help.

Now we can only say â&#x20AC;&#x153;farewellâ&#x20AC;? to Henry and convey our sincere condolences to Karen and the girls.

Roger Osborne

Broadlane and also the Twemlow herd of Ayrshires and was always welcomed by the families of the owners.

However in later years she was unable to continue these visits due to progressive ill health, which also prevented her from working in her beloved garden, though she kept her interest in both almost until the last, dying after a painful struggle with several distressing illnesses.

Ben Cherry

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A Breed of influence in a World of Opportunity

Caltech are proud sponsors of The World Shorthorn Conference UK 2010 CALTECH HELPLINE 016973 32592

2010 sees the World Shorthorn Conference touring the UK - THE HOME OF THE SHORTHORN - starting with the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, then visiting fantastic tourist attractions and some of the oldest & best Beef & Dairy Shorthorn herds: Tofts, Glenisla, Dunsyre, Chapelton, Lowther, Marleycote, Upsall, Pode Hole, Twells, Groveland, Croxton Park, Wavendon and Rodway.

The World Shorthorn Conference will be held in Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home town of Stratford Upon Avon, featuring keynote speakers and country reports, and you will enjoy some wonderful shorthorn hospitality along the way.

Costs and booking form now available online: www.shorthorn.co.uk We look forward to seeing you in 2010.

The 2010 Shorthorn World Conference and tour will take place here in the UK between June 23rd and July 8th. This will be a great opportunity to showcase our Shorthorn genetics to other Shorthorn breeders from around the world. The delegates will visit the Royal Highland Show where we hope to have a great display of cattle forward. The itinerary for the tour is below and details of costs and booking form are available from the website at www.shorthorn.co.uk Stop Press: We are delighted to announce that our Patron HRH The Princess Royal has agreed to host a reception at some point during the Conference and tour at which she will meet all the delegates. For security reasons we are not allowed to publish date and venue until nearer the time.

Weds 23rd June Delegates arrive Edinburgh, met at airport and transferred to Edinburgh Hotel for registration Evening reception at the Scottish Parliament, hosted by John Lamont MSP Overnight - Holiday Inn, Edinburgh (6 nights) Thurs 24th June Royal Highland Show - Judging of Beef Shorthorns Overnight - Edinburgh Friday 25th June Royal Highland Show - judging of Dairy Shorthorns or alternative visit to Loch Lomond Evening - Dinner and Trophy presentation at Royal Highland showground Overnight - Edinburgh Sat 26th June

Sightseeing in Edinburgh possibly include Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia, National Gallery of Scotland Option of 3rd day at show if required Overnight - Edinburgh

Sun June 27th

AM - Visit the Bow Hill Estate, home of the Duke of Buccleuch PM - Visit to James and Debbie Playfair-Hannay, Morebattle Tofts, Kelso TD5 8AD Lunch at Morebattle Tofts Overnight - Edinburgh

Itinerary for Shorthorn World Conference 2010

Mon 28th June

AM - Visit Glamis Castle Lunch at Glenisla PM - Visit to the Gibb family's Glenisla herd, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH11 8QL Overnight - Edinburgh

Tues 29th June

AM - Visit Carey Coombs Dunsyre herd, Carnwath, ML11 8NG (22 miles) Lunch at C Coombs' Travel to Messrs Biggar's Chapelton Herd, Castle Douglas DG7 3EU (80 miles PM - Inspect Messrs Biggar's Chapelton Herds.

Dinner at Chapelton Travel to overnight at - Swallow hotel, Carlisle (1 night)

Weds 30th June AM - Visit Charles Lowther's herd at Armathwaite, Carlisle CA4 9TN Travel to Housesteads (Hadrian's Wall) - lunch at Housteads PM - Visit David and Shirley Baynes, Marleycote Herd, (Dairy Shorthorn herd and milk processing unit. Cows milked by robotic milkers) Hexham, Northumberland NE47 0DQ Dinner at Messrs Baynes Travel to Overnight at Park Inn York (92 miles) (2 nights) Thurs 1st July

AM - Visit Gerald Turton's Upsall Herd, Thirsk, North Yorkshire (The oldest Beef Shorthorn Herd in England) YO7 2QJ Lunch at Upsall Travel to York (27 miles) - afternoon and evening free Free time to tour York - Minster, Museums, Walls, Jorvik Centre etc - maybe optional guided tour.

Overnight in York

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Friday 2nd July Travel to Horrell family's Pode Hole Herd at Peterborough (131 miles) View Pode Hole Herd Lunch followed by International judging event Dinner at East of England Showground Travel to overnight at Marriott Hotel, Huntingdon Cambridge (45 miles) (3 nights) Sat 3rd July

Travel to Tim and Anne Wyatt's Twells Herd (Dairy Shorthorns rotary parlour) (45 miles) Lunch at Wyatt's Travel to Brian Filby's Groveland Herd, Norwich (40miles) Dinner at Filby's Return to overnight at Cambridge (85 miles)

Sunday 4th July AM - at leisure in Cambridge - visit to Madingley American War Cemetery

Mon 5th July

Travel to Croxton Park herd at Huntingdon (Manager Dan Bull)

Sponsors:

Dinner at Croxtonpark

United Auctions

Return to overnight at Cambridge

The Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland

Travel to Chris and Shirley Marler's Wavendon herd, Olney Bucks (43 miles) View herd and private zoo.

Tues 6th July

Lunch at Chris Marler's

Allflex

PM - Visit Woburn Abbey/safari Park

Frank Marshall

Travel to overnight at Alveston Manor Stratford upon Avon (4 nights)

QMS - Quality Meat Scotland

AM - Visit Graham Madeley's herd of organic Dairy shorthorns PM - Visit to be arranged - several options under consideration Overnight Stratford upon Avon

Weds 7th July

Day 1 - World Shorthorn Conference in Stratford upon Avon with keynote speakers and Country reports.

Overnight in Stratford upon Avon

Thurs 8th July

AM Day 2 of World Shorthorn Conference - concludes 12.00 noon PM - Meeting of World Shorthorn Council PM - Free time in Stratford Closing Gala Dinner at Alveston Manor

Fri 9th July

Farmers Guardian IAE (Industrial & Agricultural Engineers) Blue Merle UK Sires East of England Showground Eblex

Overnight at Stratford upon Avon

BLG

Tour ends - transfer to Birmingham Airport

Shepherd Publishing Charles & Sally Horrell

We are working on costing the tour as follows. The final costs for the tours will be available in late 2009.

Pedigree Cattle Services Harrison & Hetherington

Package 1:

The whole tours and Conference 23rd June to 9th July 16 nights. Arriving Edinburgh and departing Birmingham

East Coast Viners Mr S Chaplin

Package 2:

Tour Scotland - 23rd June - 29th June - 6 nights. Arriving Edinburgh (or Glasgow) and departing Edinburgh.

Package 3:

Tour - England - 28th June - 9th July - 11 nights. Arriving Edinburgh and departing Birmingham.

Acstede Design

The travel agent coordinating the tour is Carolyn Cree of Agritravel email: carolyne@barfieldtravel.co.uk If any delegates wish to extend their stay in UK, Carolyne would be pleased to assist in arrangements for onward travel and accommodation.

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New Members & Prefixes 2009 Miss S Nuttall

Higher Eden Farm Blackburn Lancs

BELTHORN

Miss V Cole

Lanes End Farm Shipston on Stour Warwickshire

STOURTON

T.E. Irving & Sons

East Cliff Kirklinton Carlisle Cumbria

LYNESIDE

T.J. Buckingham & Son

Old Park Farm Hillesden Buckingham Bucks

HILLESPARK

Maurice Robinson

Westkirkbryde Farm Kirkcolm Strangaer Wigtown

KIRKBRYDE

Mr T C Moscrop

Ryeclose Farm Irthington Cumbria

IRTHINGELT

Mr D Hough (Rejoined)

Ballyshane Newcastle West Co Limerick Eire

BALLYSHANE

Mr B Whitney

Port House Leitrim Village Co Leitrim Eire

PORTSHAN

Mr P E Bailey

Bryn-Coch Llanrhaeadr ym Shropshire

TANAT

Mrs R E Davies

Tnycoed Farm Llanfihangel Powys Wales

Mrs A & EM Howe& Sons Mayfields Farm Litton Slack Nr Buxton Derby

LEISURE

Mr R W Harper

Brook Farm Nantwich Cheshire

BURBROOK

Mr S Jordan

56 Dans Castle Tow Law Bishop Auckland

LAESIDE

Mstr H Roberts

Tynewydd Sarn Holywell

Mstr T Denny

5 Hill Street Summerseat Bury Lancs

Miss P Kimber

Flat L Windsor Court 14 Winn Road Southampton

Mr Hough

Newcastle-West Co Limerick Eire

Mstr T Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss H Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss L Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

BALLYSHANE

Miss K Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

JA Brian & G Alexander

92 Killagan Road Glarryford Co Antrim N Ireland

KILLAGAN

K & M Ede & Son

Lower Tean Leys Leigh Stoke on Trent

EDEANT

Mr H Wilks

Camphire House Cappoquin Co Waterford Eire

CAMPHIRE

“Next time try saying ‘No your bum doesn’t look big in that’”

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WINNERS OF GOLD CUP & DIPLOMA AWARDS YEAR END 2008 Overall Winner Mr JC Hayward

Total Weight of Fat & Pro Animal Class over three qualifying Lact Hooton Fairy Duchess 31 EX 93 1896Kg

Westwood Farm, Tuxford, Newark

Overall Reserve Winner Mr JC Hayward

Hooton Lily Fair 161

EX 90

1866Kg

Westwood Farm, Tuxford, Newark

REGIONAL WINNERS AND RESERVES Northern Area - Winner WH & KM Robinson Strickley Lady Hermione 4th VG87 Strickley, Kendal, Cumbria Western Area - Winner Mr N Madeley Cherry Oaks Farm, Bridgnorth, Shropshire Midland Area - Winner Mr JC Hayward

Nejay Foggy 49th

1795Kg

1740Kg

Hooton Fairy Duchess 31

EX93

1896Kg

Nejay Marcia 15th

VG86

1975Kg

JC Hayward

HootonTip Toe Hooton Musical Bouquet 31 Tonelea Pansy 183 Hooton Flora Gwynne 39

VG88 EX91 EX90 VG86

1617Kg 1663Kg 1664Kg 1692Kg

WH & KM Robinson

Strickley Annabella 117 VG88 Strickley Foggathorpe Fragrance 26 VG88 Strickley Starlet 56 VG86 Strickley Fillpail VG86

Westwood Farm, Tuxford, Newark

DIPLOMA AWARDS N Madeley

AREAS NOT COMPETING:

1562Kg 1576Kg 1619Kg 1546Kg

EASTERN SOUTHERN

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NEJAY HERD

Blended Dairy Shorthorns Owner of the last ever Royal Show Champion 2009

< Attwell Anne EX91 Not only a show cow but a milk producer too..................

Attwell Anne is the dam of Nejay Amazon Semen available from Red Cattle Genetics Anne joined the number one herd on the Dairy Co breed list of Dairy Shorthorns as a maiden heifer after a successful career being shown by the Nejay show team on behalf of her breeder.

The Nejay herd is proud to have bred and milked the number one cow on the Dairy Co list. < Nejay Marcia 17 VG85..................

To join this female success is Nejay Royalty third on the Dairy Co bull list.

Semen is available from RCG. Nejay Royalty is the full brother of the legendary show cow and milk producer < Nejay Princess EX95 5e..................

Further information available from: Neil, Jayne, James and David Madeley, Cherry Oaks Farm Lower Monkhall, Monkhopton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. WV16 6XF tel: 01746 785571

The Nejay herd is happy to host James and David's herds Jimbob and Diamat Dairy Shorthorns both herds having had success in the show ring in 2008 and 2009.

STAR BROOD COWS One of the top star brood cows is Hooton Lily Fair 134 She has achieved the impressive total of 12 stars with the following achievements: 7 excellent classifications 2 excellent progeny classifications 1 milking diploma 1 50,000kg yield certificate 1 75,000kg yield certificate

List of Cows with 4 or more stars Stars

Name

H B No.

PedPercent

Animal DOB

Sire

12

HOOTON LILY FAIR 111TH

02640494

50.000%

02/10/1992

ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED

12

HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH

02655230

50.000%

21/08/1996

ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED

11

MARLEYCOTE FLEUR

02652316

50.000%

18/10/1995

GLANHIRWEN FANFARE

9

HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH

02652349

50.000%

09/06/1995

HOOTON FAIR SHARE

8

RODWAY RED ROSE 16TH

02647928

25.000%

21/08/1994

BRIERY SIDE SUPERSTAR

8

HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 18TH

02640497

50.000%

25/07/1992

620 BALINGSHOLM (SSR)

7

GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN

02671743

21.875%

12/10/1996

RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC

6

MARLEYCOTE PEGGY

02647359

50.000%

25/12/1994

MERIVILLE PEERLESS

6

THORNTHWAITE WILD AGNES 146TH 02653025

31.250%

30/10/1995

CLARAS ORKAN

6

NEJAY PRINCESS

50.000%

13/05/1998

MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE

02661071

6

COTLEY LADY BARRINGTON 83RD 02652505

71.875%

27/09/1995

MAXTON MOSSYBANK

6

TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH

02647766

100.000%

19/11/1994

HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE

5

DUNHAM HEATHER 48TH

02654061

87.500%

14/01/1996

MAXTON EDWARD

5

STRICKLEY GERI

02673648

17.188%

23/08/1996

NEWBOLDS OPPSTAD

5

CHURCHROYD HEATHER 17TH

02665679

65.625%

16/04/1999

ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER

5

CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 13TH 02658171 72.657%

20/06/1997

KENPREST MISTER PRESIDENT

5

HOOTON LILY FAIR 119TH

50.000%

25/05/1994

ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED

5

CHURCHROYD LADY BARRINGTON 12TH 02663897 25.000%

08/03/1998

SFL JUBILANT LEGEND RED

4

RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH

02660080

31.250%

28/09/1997

WREAY RED DUKE

4

HOOTON LILY FAIR 109TH

02640498

50.000%

31/08/1992

ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED

4

HOOTON LILY FAIR 113TH

02641929

50.000%

06/04/1993

ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED

4

CHURCHROYD PEGGY 6TH

02665677

50.000%

21/02/1999

GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET

4

COTLEY ERIN 68TH

02662403

81.250%

04/10/1998

COTLEY TROOPER

4

HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST

02665700

87.500%

07/09/1999

HOOTON FAIR RESULT

4

MARLEYCOTE PETAL 92ND

02665411

68.750%

28/10/1999

MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT

4

ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164

84.375%

03/07/1999

ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM

4

COTLEY FAIRY 115TH

02662383

64.454%

30/03/1998

COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH

4

WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND

02660600

100.000%

20/03/1998

DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE

4

WINBROOK JILL 92ND

02640283

62.500%

17/06/1992

MAXTON EDWARD

4

MAXTON PROUD COUNTESS 10TH 02629186

75.000%

01/01/1900

MAXTON TOP HAT

4

TONELEA PANSY 183RD

02672395

45.704%

03/11/2001

SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)

4

HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 11TH

02623213

100.000%

06/07/1985

HOOTON FAIR TRY

4

HOOTON LILY FAIR 85TH

02626835

100.000%

18/07/1986

HOOTON FAIR TRY

02645780

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Type Classification Results Class Heifer/Cow

Excellent and Very Good Cows

Herd Book No. Sire

EX 91 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 120TH 02677817 VG 88 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 92ND 02681053

AMBER WHITE IZAAK AMBER WHITE IZAAK

Mr. G. Booth - BEECHVIEW EX 90 BEECHVIEW SAM BINTJE 02678883 EX 90 BEECHVIEW SAM NANCY 02674898 VG 89 BEECHVIEW MERMAID 2ND 02678502 VG 87 BEECHVIEW RC ROBINA 02684181 VG 87 BEECHVIEW SAM ADELHEID 3RD 02678885 VG 86 BEECHVIEW AM NOREEN 2ND 02682376 VG 86 BEECHVIEW AM NANCY 3RD 02681113 VG 85 BEECHVIEW AM SHERRY 02685001 VG 85 BEECHVIEW AM COUNTESS 02683143 VG 85 BEECHVIEW KP NYMPH 02682744

BEECHVIEW SAMBO BEECHVIEW SAMBO BEECHVIEW SAMBO RODWAY COLOMBUS BEECHVIEW SAMBO AMBER MILTON AMBER MILTON AMBER MILTON AMBER MILTON KAYL PRINCE HENRY

Mr. D.G. Wainwright - BOOTHDALE MAXTON STYLIST WINBROOK KING HENRY STOCKWOOD LORD BARRINGTON 3RD VG 87 BOOTHDALE LUCKY 02675178 STOCKWOOD LORD BARRINGTON 3RD VG 87 BOOTHDALE MARGARET ROSE 2ND 02674262 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 86 BOOTHDALE DUCHESS 2ND 02674558 MAXTON MOSSYBANK VG 85 BOOTHDALE LADY HERMIONE 3RD 02684145 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL

02674552 02677830 02676570

Mr. J.J Teasdale - BRAFELL EX 91 BRAFELL BARRINGTON 13TH 02675900 EX 91 PENYCOED CLARA UNITED 02665634 EX 90 KENPREST LADY HERMIONE 19TH 02662169 VG 89 BRAFELL RUBY 36TH 02675913 VG 87 BRAFELL JOYCE 2ND 02675911 VG 87 PENYCOED SURPRISE 11TH 02668231 VG 86 NEWPARK SNOWDROP 16TH 02678546 VG 86 KENPREST FLEUR 5TH 02665733 VG 85 BISHOPSBRAE ROYAL KATHLEEN 02681478 VG 85 BRAFELL DONNA 02675908

WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN GLANHIRWEN FANFARE ASHPERTON LAURA'S MASTERPIECE WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN LENBOROUGH FIELD MARSHAL 115TH BRECKNEY GEORGE HINXHILL GRAND BEAU HOOTON FAIR APPEAL WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN

Mrs. M.I. Coulthard - BRISCOLL VG 87 BRISCOLL TIGER LILY 3RD VG 86 BRISCOLL GRACEFUL LADY

Herd Book No. Sire

Mr RG Kite - COTONHALL

J. Hole And Sons Ltd. - AMBER

EX 90 BOOTHDALE FERGUS 3RD VG 88 BOOTHDALE RUTH VG 88 BOOTHDALE FERGUS 6TH

Class Heifer/Cow

02683095 02676564

WINBROOK KING HENRY COTLEY PATHFINDER

EX 92 CASTLEDALE RUTH 3RD 02671409 EX 90 CASTLEDALE STRAWBERRY 2ND 02656686 VG 87 CASTLEDALE RUTH 4TH 02680464 VG 86 CASTLEDALE PANSY 4TH 02681315

WINBROOK KING HENRY HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK KING HENRY

Mr. N.G. Stockdale - CASTLEDALE

I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD EX 93 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 24TH 02675184 JEROM EX 93 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 5TH 02666553 ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER EX 92 CHURCHROYD NICOLA 5TH 02678300 HOOTON FAIR VALUE EX 92 CHURCHROYD MOLLY 13TH 02668377 GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET EX 91 CHURCHROYD VICTOR 02682978 WINBROOK VINCE EX 91 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 29TH 02680182 JEROM EX 91 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 45TH 02673835 STBVQ RUBENS EX 91 CHURCHROYD LADY WALTON 6TH 02668379 GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET EX 91 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 17TH 02665679 ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER EX 90 CHURCHROYD BUTTERBUR 02680181 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 90 MAXTON ADA 15TH 02677581 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 90 MAXTON LADY HERMIONE 77TH 02677575 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) VG 89 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 59TH 02682318 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA VG 89 BROADLANE LOFTY 21ST 02679244 BROADLANE GWYNNE'S FUGITIVE VG 89 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 27TH 02678558 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 88 CHURCHROYD GWEN 7TH 02683013 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 88 CHURCHROYD GOLDEN DROP 30TH 02682317 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT VG 88 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 32ND 02681383 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT VG 88 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 30TH 02681084 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA VG 87 CHURCHROYD DAISY 29TH 02680178 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL VG 86 CHURCHROYD MOLLY 15 02685223 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 86 CHURCHROYD GWEN 8TH 02683961 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 85 KIDSTONES HEATHER 02686640 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT VG 85 CHURCHROYD DOROTHY 3RD 02685671 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 85 CHURCHROYD MISCHIEF 3RD 02685634 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 85 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 11TH 02685628 WINBROOK VINCE VG 85 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 27TH 02683963 BAILEYS RL MATRIX RED VG 85 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 34TH 02683255 BAILEYS RL MATRIX RED VG 85 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 9TH 02683252 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 85 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 13TH 02682867 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 85 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 58TH 02681088 JEROM VG 85 CHURCHROYD TELLURIA FLOWER 3RD 02680183 RODWAY TRIPLE P

EX 90 COTONHALL ROSEPETAL 2ND 02686938 VG 89 RANTONALL LADY SERENE 13TH 02665926 VG 88 RANTONALL TULIP 15TH 02675597 VG 87 DUNHAM MARGARET 79TH 02667240 VG 87 IRTHINGVALE EMPRESS 02664642 VG 86 HOOTON LILY FAIR 213TH 02684085 VG 85 COTONHALL LADY 02686935 VG 85 MARLEYCOTE PRUNELLA 7TH 02681206 VG 85 RANTONALL KIRKLEVINGTON 14TH 02671887

JA BOB JORDON RED HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE RANTONALL BILLY DUNHAM RANGER WINBROOK WHITE GEM KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL RANTONALL BILLY

Mr. D. Price Jones - DEE EX 93 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS EX 91 DEE STELLA DOMINO EX 90 DEE PRIMROSE 3RD EX 90 DEE ROSA VG 88 DEE DOMINO 2ND VG 88 DEE STELLA PANSY VG 87 DEE WKH BARBARA 2ND VG 86 DEE BARRINGTON 2ND VG 86 DEE ROSA 4TH VG 86 DEE LEGEND WILDQUEEN 2ND VG 85 DEE THORNDALE ROSE

02665745 02673690 02680457 02678617 02679764 02667474 02674339 02683635 02682542 02677134 02677131

MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE KAYL MP STELLBOUND HOOTON FAIR ESTEEM KAYL MP STELLBOUND MAXTON MARCHBANK KAYL MP STELLBOUND WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK VINCE DUNHAM RESOLUTION MAXTON LEGEND MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE

Mr. S.V.B. Thomas - DRISGOL EX 93 DRISGOL MABEL 21ST 02666010 EX 92 DRISGOL DIANA 37TH 02680383 EX 91 DRISGOL WINSOME 16TH 02678851 EX 91 DRISGOL TULIP 22ND 02672120 EX 90 DRISGOL CLARIBEL 3RD 02680381 EX 90 DRISGOL TULIP 23RD 02672125 VG 89 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 154TH 02680373 VG 89 DRISGOL BARRINGTON 27TH 02675106 VG 88 DRISGOL TULIP 25TH 02674054 VG 87 DRISGOL DELILAH 65TH 02680400 VG 87 DRISGOL DIANA 27TH 02668673 VG 87 DRISGOL BELLA 51ST 02668572 VG 87 DRISGOL DELILAH 55TH 02668569 VG 86 DRISGOL WATERLOO 94TH 02681540 VG 86 DRISGOL DAPHNE 49TH 02679032 VG 86 DRISGOL DAISY 107TH 02675109 VG 85 DRISGOL TULIP 37TH 02683387 VG 85 DRISGOL FANNY 12 02682040 VG 85 DRISGOL DARLINGTON CRAN 48TH 02681514

HOOTON FAIR APPEAL AMBER IZAAK 3RD AMBER IZAAK 3RD RON-NAN MARIO RED ET AMBER IZAAK 3RD DRISGOL SUPER BLEND ALMERE PERICLEES RON-NAN MARIO RED ET WINBROOK KING HENRY AMBER IZAAK 3RD DRISGOL DIRECTOR DRISGOL SUPER BLEND DRISGOL SUPER BLEND COTLEY PATHFINDER 2ND AMBER IZAAK 3RD DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE WINBROOK VINCE COTLEY PATHFINDER RAMSHAMMER

Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM EX 95 DUNHAM HEATHER 61ST 02668333 EX 92 DUNHAM COWSLIP 39TH 02665214 EX 92 DUNHAM TULIP 71ST 02663564 EX 90 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 141ST 02674102 EX 90 DUNHAM CROCIA 66TH 02674101 EX 90 DUNHAM ROSEMARY 27TH 02672308 EX 90 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 44TH 02671732 EX 90 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 138TH 02670930 EX 90 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 47TH 02664462 VG 88 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 52ND 02670931 VG 87 DUNHAM CLARISSA 51ST 02681568 VG 87 DUNHAM ISOBEL 17TH 02680332 VG 87 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 43RD 02670922 VG 86 DUNHAM TULIP 106TH 02683519 VG 86 DUNHAM TULIP 105TH 02683245 VG 86 DUNHAM MARGARET 101ST 02682583 VG 85 DUNHAM CLARISSA 53RD 02684161 VG 85 DUNHAM CROCIA 74TH 02681571 VG 85 DUNHAM TULIP 68TH 02662115

WINBROOK MAX MAXTON BUTLER DUNHAM RESOLUTION WINBROOK MAX DUNHAM RESOLUTION WINBROOK MAX WINBROOK MAX WINBROOK MAX DUNHAM RANGER DUNHAM RESOLUTION HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENT WINBROOK MAX WINBROOK MAX DUNHAM DISCOVERY DUNHAM NOBILITY DUNHAM NOBILITY DUNHAM NOBILITY HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENT KAYL MP STELLBOUND

Mr. E. Crank - EARLSGIFT EX 92 WINBROOK MIRABELL EX 91 AVONDALE VI EX 91 EARLSGIFT FILLPAIL FAE 2ND EX 91 COTLEY FAIRY 115TH EX 90 CHURCHROYD VICTOR VG 88 AVONDALE DAISY 4TH VG 88 PEWTERHOUSE CACTUS 7TH VG 87 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION VG 87 EARLSGIFT FURBELOW ELSIE VG 86 AVONDALE ADA 4TH VG 86 EARLSGIFT GREENLEAF 3RD VG 86 SPODEGREEN VI VG 86 STORLEY ABRU DUCHESS VG 86 AVONDALE ROSIE BELLE VG 85 EARLSGIFT CACTUS VG 85 EARLSGIFT FIONA VG 85 RUFFETS PRESENTATION 2ND VG 85 HOOTON TIP TOE 23RD

02677773 02666911 02666909 02662383 02682978 02674328 02666054 02687032 02684064 02684200 02684066 02678222 02675829 02674274 02685135 02682313 02680108 02677905

WINBROOK CHESTERTON-ET WINBROOK VINCE WINBROOK VINCE COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH WINBROOK VINCE COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH WINBROOK KING VIC HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION EARLSGIFT TIMBER DRISGOL WATZON DRISGOL WATZON WINBROOK KING HENRY SYD ABRU EARLSGIFT BELLENGER DRISGOL WATZON EARLSGIFT TIMBER COURTOVER PATRIOT MORWICK SAND RANGER

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Best Bull in production and inspection 2008

Brafell LORD HARRY

Dam: Forcett Red Queen 56th 6706 kg 8534 7728 7922 7560

4.51bf 4.21 4.15 4.01 4.05

3.49 pro 3.46 3.38 3.38 3.42

Sire: Kenprest Lord Charles

Best Cow in Production and Inspection North West Region 2008

Penycoed Clara United Milk yield to 6880kg, 3.86bf, 3.39 protein 7 Lactation av. 6213kg, 3.61bf, 3.35pr Average Calving Index 368 days

J. Teasdale & Son Brickhouse, Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8DN

Tel: John: (01387) 880236 or Joe:(07759)588825

Type Classification Results Class Heifer/Cow

Excellent and Very Good Cows

Herd Book No. Sire

Class Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

Mr. And Mrs M.S. Davies - ELKINGTON

G.G. Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE

EX 93 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM VG 89 ELKINGTON FAIRY 10TH 02682635 JEROM VG 88 ELKINGTON PRINCESS ANNE 6TH 02680689 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM

EX 92 MARLEYCOTE OLIVE 8TH 02675089 STBVQ RUBENS EX 91 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 3RD 02665788 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE CHESTER EX 90 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE BATES 78TH 02673542 KELLCREST ICE MAN EX 90 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 17TH 02671038 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE VG 88 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 90TH 02662742 775 STOCKEN VG 86 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 18TH -ET 02682741 MORWICK SAND RANGER VG 86 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 24TH 02680350 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA VG 85 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 379 02684802 AMBER RED IZAAK VG 85 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 9TH 02681832 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT

Mr. And Mrs I.L. Harries - GELLI EX 95 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 02671743 EX 91 MARLEYCOTE WIN JILL 6TH 02678628 EX 91 GELLI BERNIE 02675160 EX 90 STRICKLEY LILY 6TH 02680015 EX 90 COTLEY MOSS BERRY 13TH 02674318 EX 90 COTLEY LADY BARRINGTON 103RD 02673025 VG 88 GELLI RUDOLPH FOGGATHORPE02685698 VG 88 GELLI VINCE MELODY 02683675 VG 87 MARLEYCOTE CHATTER 13TH 02682330 VG 86 GELLI RUDOLPH MILLICENT 02685703 VG 86 GELLI RUDOLPH JILL 02685695 VG 86 GELLI WILDEYES 2ND 02680790 VG 86 GLANHIRWEN PANSY 17TH 02679195 VG 86 ABLINGTON FAIRY 12TH 02678584 VG 85 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 3RD (ET) 02685696 VG 85 GELLI TIP TOE 02683668 VG 85 GELLI PANSY 02679624 VG 85 GLANHIRWEN MOSS ROSE 22ND 02679216

RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC WINBROOK CHESTERTON-ET SEQUA BARRA SHORTY 4TH MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT COTLEY CUSTODIAN WINBROOK KING HENRY GELLI RUDOLPH WINBROOK VINCE MARLEYCOTE LADIES MAN GELLI RUDOLPH GELLI RUDOLPH GLANHIRWEN PRINCE MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) WINBROOK VINCE COTLEY CUSTODIAN GLANHIRWEN PRINCE WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN

Mr & Mrs SD & EL Preece - GRIFFIN VG 87 NEWPARK SNOWDROP 14TH VG 86 GRIFFIN DAPHNE VG 85 GRIFFIN DAPHNE 3RD

02673865 02687252 023690398

BRECKNEY GEORGE ALMERE PERICLEES ALMERE PERICLEES

Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON EX 94 HOOTON LILY FAIR 196TH 02677240 HOOTON FAIR APPEAL EX 92 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 91 HOOTON TIP TOE 22ND 02674501 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET EX 91 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION VG 87 CHATSWORTHPARK RUSTLER ROSETTE 02684505 SIR RIDGEDAL RUSTLER RED VG 87 HOOTON STELLA 42ND 02682701 GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS VG 86 HOOTON LILY FAIR 204TH 02679847 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION VG 85 HOOTON LILY FAIR 219TH 02684692 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) VG 85 HOOTON STELLA 40TH 02679851 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL

T J Morrison & Sons - INCH EX 90 610 ONSKA 59SRB31560-610 1026 EX 90 ALBA 264 59DK057239-02264 VG 89 532 ST JARNA 59SRB52281-532 0131 VG 87 342 SIPPA 59SRB5396-342 1678 VG 86 INCH JOAN (ET) 22000129 VG 85 INCH GRANSJO ONSKA 22000140 1390 VG 85 INCH JEWEL (ET) 22000132 VG 85 INCH JENNY (ET) 22000128

BREDAKER T MOBERG LAMMIN LIFE K LENS B JURIST GRANSJO B JURIST B JURIST

G. and B. Bell - IRTHINGVALE VG 88 IRTHINGVALE REBELS NAOMI 02680674 VG 88 IRTHINGVALE REBELS EMPRESS 023688615 VG 86 IRTHINGVALE RP MEG 028692093 VG 85 IRTHINGVALE RP EMERALD 028689680

IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL RODWAY REBEL PRINCE RODWAY PRINCE

Mr. R. Boote - KAYL EX 93 KAYL LILY FAIR EX 90 KAYL SAND POPPY EX 90 DUNSHILL ROSIE BELLE 15TH VG 88 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 17TH

02673134 02678719 02667742 02682006

VG 88 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 49TH VG 87 KAYL TRI NANCY 2ND VG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 14TH VG 85 ATTWELL ANNE 4TH (ET)

02677629 02683202 02676989 028689556

VALLEYHILL PEERLESS CHAMP MORWICK SAND RANGER FOXFIELD ELM PARK REBOCK CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA WILDWOOD KAY'S PRESTIGE - ET RODWAY TRIFOLIUM ROESBETT LAKESIDE HOOTON FAIR ESTEEM

Messrs. N. and R. Booth - KILSALLY EX 91 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 150TH 02672341 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) VG 89 KILSALLY IDEAL RUTH 2ND 02678794 VINRA FROST TED VG 88 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 3RD 02680563 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 88 KILSALLY MARY ROSE 02679643 BEECHVIEW CHAMPION VG 87 KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 02680564 BEECHVIEW CHAMPION VG 86 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 6TH 02684748 FABER VG 85 KILSALLY TULIP 3RD 02682509 KC ROSES CHATTER RED

R.J.B. Lawson and Sons - LISNAMULLIGAN EX 91 LISNAMULLIGAN FAIRWAY 02683630 ORCHARDHOME LORD WALTON 3RD VG 87 LISNAMULLIGAN PRINCESS ANNE 2ND 02683624 KAYL MP STELLBOUND

Mr E Towers - LUNESDALE VG 89 SVANA 598 59SRB43367-598-0 VG 89 614 MAJA 59SRB-43367-614 VG 86 647 SVANA 59SRB43367-647 1213 VG 85 SVANA 599 59SRB43367-599-8 41755

B JURIST B JURIST PETERSLUND B PLOTTA

Messrs JM & J Fisher - MOSSRIGG VG 87 MOSSRIGG PRINCESS FOGGATHROPE 3RD 02683631 WINBROOK VINCE

Mr. N. Madeley - NEJAY EX 94 NEJAY PRINCESS EX 92 NEJAY PRINCESS EX 91 ATTWELL ANNE VG 87 DAIMAT DUCHESS 3RD VG 87 NEJAY ERIN 2ND VG 87 TONELEA PANSY 192ND VG 86 NEJAY MARCIA 17TH VG 86 NEJAY MARCIA 15TH VG 85 NEJAY PRINCESS 3RD VG 85 NEJAY FOGGY 67TH

02661071 02661071 02679236 02683212 02682155 02678592 02682152 02670033 02684663 02679687

MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE WINBROOK VINCE JA BOB JORDAN RED MORWICK SAND RANGER SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) MORWICK SAND RANGER GLANHIRWEN FANFARE RODWAY JAKE MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT

D.J. & D.S Winnington - RANTONALL EX 93 RANTONALL GWYNNE 7TH 02643687 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE EX 91 RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 15TH 02680117 RANTONALL MY JOY EX 91 RANTONALL SUSANNAH 20TH 02665903 RANTONALL HEART THROB EX 91 RANTONALL GWYNNE 7TH 02643687 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE EX 90 RANTONALL LADY FURBELOW 8TH 02680118 RANTONALL MY JOY EX 90 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 20TH 02673043 TONELEA WILD KING EX 90 RANTONALL MY JOY 02670339 GREYSTONES LORD FAIRLY EX 90 RANTONALL JOY 34TH 02665906 RANTONALL HEART THROB EX 90 RANTONALL SYMPHONY 4TH 02665888 RANTONALL HEART THROB VG 89 RANTONALL JACOB 02680114 RANTONALL MY JOY VG 89 RANTONALL DI 15TH 02665933 RANTONALL THOMAS VG 89 RANTONALL JOY 34TH 02665906 RANTONALL HEART THROB VG 88 RANTONALL NAOMI 18TH 02680885 RANTONALL JACOB VG 88 RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 15TH 02680117 RANTONALL MY JOY VG 88 RANTONALL TIGER 02680113 VILLABROOK STOCKMAN 2ND VG 88 RANTONALL PANSY 29TH 02676407 RANTONALL ALLAN VG 88 RANTONALL BURROWS 14TH 02663339 RANTONALL BARNABAS VG 87 RANTONALL JOY 63RD 02680889 RANTONALL JACOB VG 87 RANTONALL BARONESS 47TH 02678533 VILLABROOK STOCKMAN VG 87 RANTONALL SUSANNAH 8TH 02642762 DUNHAM MOSSYNOOK VG 86 RANTONALL BLUSH GLADIATOR 02685004 EAVES FAIRY GLADIATOR VG 86 RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 17TH 02681966 RANTONALL JACOB VG 86 RANTONALL JOY 64TH 02681127 RANTONALL KING SOLOMON VG 86 RANTONALL IRIS 24TH 02681122 RANTONALL JACOB VG 86 RANTONALL NAOMI 18TH 02680885 RANTONALL JACOB VG 86 RANTONALL GOLDIE 10TH 02680883 RANTONALL KING SOLOMON VG 86 RANTONALL BURROWS 23RD 02680124 RANTONALL MY JOY VG 86 RANTONALL FAIRY 4TH 02676431 RANTONALL MARK VG 86 RANTONALL ROSA 10TH 02671802 QUARRYCROFT SPARTACUS VG 86 RANTONALL KIRKLEVINGTON 11TH 02667599 RANTONALL PURE JOY VG 86 RANTONALL DI 15TH 02665933 RANTONALL THOMAS VG 86 RANTONALL KAY 7TH 02665932 RANTONALL PURE JOY VG 86 RANTONALL LEN TULIP 4TH 02662321 TREGEAR POYNINGS TRUMPETER 4TH VG 85 RANTONALL FAIRY 6TH 02684257 RANTONALL SILAS VG 85 RANTONALL JOY 66TH 02681987 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 RANTONALL JOY 61ST 02680137 ASHPERTON LORD PREMIER VG 85 RANTONALL DAINTY PRINCESS 16TH 02680133 RANTONALL JACOB VG 85 RANTONALL FAIRY 5TH 02678337 RANTONALL BARNABAS VG 85 RANTONALL GOLDIE 9TH 02671860 RANTONALL LORD NELSON VG 85 RANTONALL BURROWS 14TH 02663339 RANTONALL BARNABAS

Mr. G.A. Madeley - RODWAY EX 92 RODWAY MARIE 63RD 02677988 RODWAY MARIO 4TH EX 91 RODWAY SAMANTA 9TH 02670195 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET EX 91 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 13TH 02670194 BROADLANE HISTORIAN EX 91 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 9TH 02663096 VALENTINE INSPIRATION EX 91 RODWAY ORGINE 02653004 MERIVILLE PEERLESS EX 90 RODWAY MARIE 63RD 02677988 RODWAY MARIO 4TH EX 90 RODWAY CLARIBEL 26TH 02666570 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET EX 90 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 WREAY RED DUKE VG 89 TABIA (IMP DK) 17060393-01393 FYN AKS VG 88 JENNA (IMP-DK) 1760713-03034 FYN AKS VG 88 RODWAY FOGGATHORPE PRIMROSE 25TH 02679837 SYD ABRU VG 88 RODWAY RHODA 31ST 02674958 RODWAY LAWMAN VG 87 BLUMA (IMP-DK) 1760713-02930 FYN AKS VG 87 RODWAY SAMANTA 13TH 02680413 RODWAY PRINCE VG 86 RODWAY MARIE 68TH 02683784 RODWAY REBEL PRINCE VG 86 WESTONIA MARIE 6TH 02683772 NOREMEAD SUPREME RED

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Herd Book No. Sire

Class Heifer/Cow

Mr. G.A. Madeley - RODWAY

WS & A Winnington - WINHALL

VG 86 RODWAY LISBET 2ND 02683019 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET VG 85 PIA (IMP-DK) ยง 1759933-02175 ODA BEST VG 85 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 22ND 02684943 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET VG 85 RODWAY SAMANTA 16TH 02684080 WREAY RED DUKE VG 85 RODWAY JENNA 2ND 02683249 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET VG 85 RODWAY BONTJE 5TH 02677982 WREAY RED DUKE

VG 86 WINHALL PANSY 3RD VG 86 WINHALL ECHO 4TH VG 86 RANTONALL JENNY 15 VG 86 RANTONALL FANNY 12TH VG 86 RANTONALL BARONESS 40TH VG 86 RANTONALL WILD EYES 9TH VG 86 RANTONALL PANSY 20TH VG 85 WINHALL JOY 9TH VG 85 WINHALL DUBBIE VG 85 RANTONALL FILLPAIL 17TH VG 85 RANTONALL PANSY 28TH

Mr. W.S.J. Pugh - WALLHOPE EX 92 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND 02660600 VG 88 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 20TH 02685475 VG 88 WALLHOPE DAINTY WILDMAID 02679886 VG 86 WALLHOPE VALES FAIRYSTAR 2ND 02685494 VG 86 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 6TH 02679882

DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE WALLHOPE RUBENS DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL COURTOVER FELLOW

Mr A Dennis - WHITEBURY VG 86 WHITEBURY WBM VIOLET 028689068 WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN VG 86 BROADLANE DUCHESS GWYNNE 56TH 02670184 NEWHAVEN LEADING EDGE RED

Mr. J.R. Fisher - WILLOUGHBY VG 88 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 39TH VG 87 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 40TH

02681860 02681861

RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC HOOTON ARTOIS

WS & A Winnington - WINHALL EX 92 RANTONALL OXFORD PRINCESS 7TH 02676401 RANTONALL MY JOY EX 90 WINHALL OXFORD PRINCESS 3RD 02681416 RANTONALL MATTHEW VG 88 RANTONALL GOLDEN GIFT 7TH 02667593 RANTONALL LORD NELSON VG 87 WINHALL OWL 02680272 RANTONALL MY JOY VG 87 WINHALL BURROWS 02680261 RANTONALL BILLY VG 87 RANTONALL WILD QUEEN 23RD 02676455 RANTONALL ALLAN VG 87 RANTONALL LADY SERENE 16 02671792 QUARRYCROFT SPARTACUS VG 86 WINHALL IRIS 3RD 02683102 RANTONALL JACOB VG 86 WINHALL SPRINGFLY 02682984 RANTONALL JACOB

Herd Book No. Sire

02682569 02680287 02676936 02676446 02675598 02671834 02665923 02682563 02680268 02676417 02676402

RANTONALL MATTHEW RANTONALL HEART THROB 2ND RANTONALL ALLAN RANTONALL ALLAN RANTONALL BILLY RANTONALL LORD NELSON HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE RANTONALL MATTHEW RANTONALL BILLY RANTONALL MY JOY RANTONALL ALLAN

Mr. A.V. Wright - YEWTREE EX 91 AMBER FILLPAIL 39TH 02674137 EX 91 CHURCHROYD GENTLE 34TH 02668383 EX 90 YEWTREE CHATTER DAISY 02679027 EX 90 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 114TH 02676470 EX 90 YEWTREE IZAAK IRIS 02675541 VG 89 YEWTREE HENRY LILY 02682167 VG 89 YEWTREE HENRY ERLANDA 02678785 VG 89 YEWTREE ALEX CORA 02677556 VG 88 YEWTREE REBEL ALICIA 02682481 VG 88 YEWTREE HENRY JILL 02682456 VG 87 YEWTREE HENRY MAPLE 02682455 VG 87 YEWTREE CHATTER ANN 02680575 VG 86 YEWTREE PRINCE BECCY 02686512 VG 86 YEWTREE IKE LIDDEA 02683534 VG 86 YEWTREE REBEL IONA 02682458 VG 86 YEWTREE HENRY FAIR 02681287 VG 85 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY WILDMAID 02684221 VG 85 YEWTREE HENRY IDA 2ND 02683293 VG 85 YEWTREE IKE DONNA 4TH 02682478

AMBER DAINTY STOCKMAN MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ET KC ROSES CHATTER RED AMBER DAINTY RANGER AMBER WHITE IZAAK YEWTREE HENRY YEWTREE HENRY AMBER ALEXANDER 2ND IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL YEWTREE HENRY YEWTREE HENRY KC ROSES CHATTER RED AMBER PRINCE AMBER BARRINGTON IKE IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL YEWTREE HENRY YEWTREE BUTTERBOY YEWTREE HENRY AMBER BARRINGTON IKE

Lifetime Yield Certificates 75,000KG Lifetime Yield Certificate WH & KM Robinson

Strickley Geri

EX93

79,727kgs

50,000KG Lifetime Yield Certificates

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WH & KM Robinson

Strickley Goldie 132nd Strickley Starbud 15th

GG Baynes & Sons

Chicklade Strawberry 241st EX94 Marleycote Fleur 3rd EX91 Marleycote Petal 90th VG88 Marleycote Peeress Rose 349th GP81 Marleycote Petal 92nd EX91 2E Marleycote Tiny 7th VG87

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55,580kgs 59,892kgs 74,059kgs 54,580kgs 74,020kgs 50,067kgs 60,290kgs 60,231kgs

HOOTON FAIR

REFLECTION

KINGSDALE LIBBY’S REBEL X FAIR APPEAL X BAILLE

E BREED LEADING TYPE E AWESOME PRODUCTION E THE BEST FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC

AVAILABLE FOR USE WORLDWIDE

Kingsdale Libby’s Rebel Hooton Lily Fair 196 EX94 2E Champion: Yorkshire Show 2009 Res. Champion Royal Show 2009

Hooton Fair Appeal Hooton Lily Fair 166 6th Lactation 305 days Milk10,079 F% 3.61

HOOTON LILY FAIR 196 EX94 P% 3.06

Yialto Baille Leader

1 2 3

DAYS MILK 305 6293 305 9208 305 9065

F% P% 4.22 3.11 4.20 3.01 4.51 3.04

Hooton Lily Fair 85 EX5 E 6th Lactation

305 days Milk 10,205 F% 4.44 P% 3.32

CONTACT RED CATTLE GENETICS FOR THE LATEST

INDEX 92 123 108

The AGM and Judging Weekend June 13/14 2009

This year held at Village Farm, Ince, Chester, home of Edward and Sarah Crank and family Due to work at home I arrived late and managed to get there on time for the wonderful food and drinks put on

by Sarah and family. The AGM sorted early on and a well done to John Hayward on his award for reaching 100,000kg of milk with Hooton Lily Fair III EX94.

After lunch the judging workshop - this year very kindly presented by John Gribbon. John passed on what is expected when judging shows, from when the invitation arrives, right through to picking your winner. Some good tips given were, when a large class is next and the show ring is not always big enough, is to stand at the other end so the cows are not entering slow in the entrance and holding other exhibitors waiting for their classes.

Another tip was when lining the group up don't always put your winner 1st, stand her 2nd or 3rd and then ask for the line up to circle once more then lining up in your order as this helps keep the audience around the ring be more entertained. A good point put in by John was about choosing a cow of a type, everybody agreed with so that the breed is more constant on type. He then demonstrated this with a group of six in milk heifers. All those who attended had the chance to place and give reasons on a group of 6 cows. This is always interesting as the order changes with every person but all stated their reasons why. Speaking on the microphone is always a challenge the more it's done you become more relaxed as it is a necessity for most major shows.

After a few more drinks to help with the warm sun, we got the chance to look round the herd. The herd was looking really good, cows that stood out - Cotley Fairy 115 EX91 in her 9th lactation and looked like a 3rd calver. Avondale Vi EX91 in her 10th lactation much admired and sired by Winbrook Vince. Storley Abru Duchess was a cow that had some debate early on in the judging because she was a beautifully balanced dairy cow, showing a nice udder, with teat direction not good.

But her daughter fresh in 1st lactation was more than corrected in the udder by Drisgol Watzon. Watzon has been their stock bull and this year his daughters entered the herd. This bull looks really impressive with great potential to provide show winners. Earlsgift Greenleaf 3 was champion in milk heifer at this year's Royal Show and Dairy Event. Everybody was really impressed with Watzon daughters.

The day finished with a BBQ and drinks. A good annual event and a must for your calendar. Finally well done and thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and especially the Crank family for their hospitality and generosity making it a fantastic event.

John Gribbon gives his advice

Wendy gives pointers on a good class of heifers

A good class of cows for reason giving

Judging a class of cows

Robert Kite, Cotonhall shorthorns

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1st intermediatee heiferr att northh midlandss calf show w Reservee championn att northh midlandss Calff Show,, 1st Staffordshiree countyy show Reservee championn interr breedd att Bakewelll show w 2nd openn heiferr att Ashbounree show w 2nd openn heiferr att Bakewelll show w w 3rd openn heiferr att Cheshiree show Sire:: Kian

Reservee champion interr breed calff 09 att Nantwichh show, Reservee Championn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bestt dairyy shorthornn att Ashbournee show w 1st openn heiferr att Ashbournee show w Sire:: Churchroydd Benn

All are welcome to Judging days, those who attend find it very informative and entertaining whatever your level of competence

Before

Mr John Hayward receiving his award from Edward Crank for Hooton Lily Fair 111, producing 100,000kgs milk

After

Irish Ploughing Match 2009 We were back at the ploughing again after missing last year. Our President Edward Crank accompanied me and witnessed first hand the incredible number of people passing through the showground.

President Edward Crank talks to visitors

The British Livestock stand shared with several other breed societies was a very impressive marquee, which had once again been organised by John Fleming of the British Blues. A lot of visitors commented that the stand was one of the best on the showground so all credit to John for his organisation. The Shorthorns had a very prominent display and two pens of cattle very kindly provided by PJ and Martin Kelly from their Ricketstown Herd drew in the crowds.

We dispersed the usual mountains of literature and the genuine enquiries for cattle and semen were more than ever. Red Cattle Genetics semen was available from Dovea Genetics and hopefully the many people we sent there will have purchased Shorthorn semen. While we were there we also sold some beef shorthorn semen to Mr Gallagher of Sligo AI so Shorthorn breeders in Ireland will have both beef and dairy shorthorn semen available from Red Cattle Genetics.

The Impressive Marquee Martin Demonstrating Condition Scoring to Students

It was interesting to have more dairy enquiries than previously and several new members as well as others renewing their membership.

The well grown Beef Shorthorn heifer, Ricketstown Rothes Kara proved a big attraction and Martin Kelly gave a very interesting demonstration of condition scoring to a large group of students.

We are indebted to PJ and Martin for providing the stock and for their help on the stand.

It was a very interesting, enjoyable, and tiring week and hopefully some of the many enquiries will result in new members and more Shorthorns been bred in Ireland Frank Milnes shorthorn

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TEASDALE TOURS VISIT CUMBRIA & LAKES

By David and Liz Price-Jones We're just standing in for Eileen who couldn't join us for the last day of the tour (not sure who was keeping an eye on Sam this year, because last year JT was looking out for Eileen when Sam couldn't join us).

This year we were visiting Cumbria and the Lake District, our base was the North Lakes Hotel and Spa in Penrith. Our first port of call and meeting point was “Winton Manor” on the Monday afternoon. We all arrived with great expectations of David's herd - none of us were to be disappointed- as we viewed the Winbrook cattle grazing the Cumbrian slopes, finishing with a lovely afternoon tea.

Our afternoon visit was to Messrs Ritson at Ireby Hall, where we were joined by the President and his 'minders'.

The cows were tyed in byers - bringing back memories for many of us, but no mucking out here the automatic scrapers take care of that.

Our next visit was to a small pub with a brewery, the 'minders' of the President soon forgot their jobs as they sampled the many beers on offer, at high speed! Even more beer became available when we toured the brewery and even our tour guide had one too many. After an enjoyable meal in the restaurant, it was back to the hotel to finish off the night, some to the bar, including 2 wobbly minders, 1 of which had to be driven home by the President, Blackpool was the suggested destination.

Thursday morning we were back on the bus by 9am and heading for Messrs James at Roadhead, north east of Carlisle. More food was on offer, this time tea and cakes, then off to look at the Shorthorn herd.

That same evening we all left in cars to head for the Armstrong's “Moorrigg herd” after a slight detour we found the farm and saw the shorthorns, along with the black and whites and some very promising youngstock. Afterwards we were treated to a barbecue and some wonderful deserts (the malteser cake was a big hit).

Tuesday morning saw us all off to an early start to visit the Sellafield Visitor Centre, transport was now by bus with our speedy driver, David. From the centre we travelled a short distance to Mawsons of Bailey Grand, where the milk from 160 Black and White cattle was being processed and bottled for local delivery. The family had recently taken on a new venture, to buy a derelict hotel in the village of Seascale. This hotel is now up and running and it was here we finished our visit with a lovely lunch laid on for us by our hosts.

Then it was off to Whitehaven where we went on the trail of the “The Rum Story” an interesting insight into the history of “The Dark Spirit of the Whitehaven”- followed by a tasting session- some of us weren't too keen - but not to worry Wendy and John helped us out, after buying a can of coke!

Back on the bus and then off for our evening meal at the Sportsman Inn at Troutbeck, which was on our way back to Penrith.

Wednesday morning we had some free time in Keswick, plenty of things to do here, a car museum, pencil museum, a boat trip on the Derwent or just round the shops and pubs!

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The Hewson's Herd

Next stop was the Hewson's herd at Parton, there were around 140 cows here, followed by some stylish youngstock. Then back to the farm (the arrival of Eileenhooray) for a glorious spread, laid on for us by the Hewson family.

After it was off to the beach at Allonby for the afternoon, to walk off all that food and find a pub for a drink, then back to the bus heading for the Stoneybeck Inn, nr Penrith for our evening meal.

Friday morning dawned and it was time to pack our bags, but before heading home we were off to see the Robinsons at Strickley. By popular demand a tractor and trailer was ready for us to take us around the dairy herd and heifers, then back to the farm for a great barbecue before we all went our separate ways.

Thanks for your great hospitality in Cumbria - and the wonderful food. Apparently it always rains there - and it did! Thanks also to JT for organising another enjoyable tour - long may they continue.

David and Liz Price-Jones

The Tour Group at Ireby Hall

Archie Ritson showing his cows

Winbrook Heifers up on the Cumbrian Slopes

Some of the herd at the James Family Farm

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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Champion

Reserve

Hon. Mention

Marleycote Peggy 10th Mr & Mrs I L Harries

Strickley Athena 3rd WH & K Robinson

Elkington Fairy 10th Mr & Mrs MS Davies

Class 1 CALF BORN IN 2009 - 10 entries

(1) Rodway Claribel 38th Mr G Madeley

(2) Churchroyd Gwen 11th IRG Collins & Partners

(3) Churchroyd Butterbur 4th JA & WA Young

Class 2 CALF BORN 01/07/08 TO 31/12/08 - 10 entries

(1) Elkington Amber Princess 10th Mr & Mrs MS Davies

(2) Rodway Samanta 18th Mr G Madeley

(3) Churchroyd Kirklevington 17th IRG Collins & Prtns

Class 3 CALF BORN 01/01/08 TO 30/06/08 - 15 entries

(1) Marleycote Fleur 30th GG Baynes & Son

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(2) Marleycote Petal 105 GG Baynes & Son

(3) Strickley Goldie 192 WH & K Robinson

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Class 4 HEIFER IN MILK TO FIRST CALVING - 12 entries

(1) Strickley Athena 3rd WH & K Robinson

(2) Avondale Ada 4th Mr E Crank

(3) Chatsworth Park Rustler Rosette 4th Mr J Hayward

Class 5 COW BORN IN 2006 HAVING HAD 2 CALVINGS - 4 entries

(1) Elkington Fairy 10th Mr & Mrs MS Davies

(2) Rodway Lisbet 2nd Mr G Madeley

(3) Nejay Erin 2nd Mr N Madeley

Class 6 COW BORN IN 2005 - 7 entries

(1) Marleycote Peggy 10th Mr & Mrs I L Harries

(2) Attwell Anne Mr N Madeley

(3) Strickley Starlet 90th WH & K Robinson

Class 7 COW BORN IN 2004 - 5 entries

(1) Kayl Proud Countess 16th Mr R Boote

(2) Marleycote Win Jill 6th Mr & Mrs I L Harries

(3) Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Prtns

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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Class 8 COW BORN IN 2003 - 2 entries

(1) Elkington Gentle Mr & Mrs MS Davies

(2) Churchroyd Nicola 5th IRG Collins & Prtns

Class 9 COW BORN BEFORE 1st JANUARY 2003 - 8 entries

(1) Rodway Red Rose 19th Mr G Madeley

(2) Elkington Amber Princess 4th Mr & Mrs MS Davies

(3) Avondale Butterbur Mr E Crank

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RANTONALL 100% Present

GREYSTONES JOY EX90 100% PHOTO TAKEN IN WORKING CLOTHES CARRYING HER 11TH CALF !!!

HER YIELD ON OUR LOW INPUT GRAZING SYSTEM IS 78682KGS DAM OF MY JOY EX90 100% - CURRENT TOP TYPE BULL ON SHORTHORN LISTINGS DAM OF HARRY 100% - STOCK BULL IN NEWPARK HERD GRAND DAM OF RAMBO EX90 100%, JACOB VG89 100%, PIONEER 100%, MATTHEW 100%, KING SOLOMAN 100% & PRINCE 100% - NOW HIGHLY PROVING THEMSELVES DAM OF JOY'S 49, 55, 61, 79, & 89 PLUS SEVERALGRAND DAUGHTERS in the herd Purchased at the Greystones Dispersal Sale May 2000 for top price of the day having had an illustrious show career winning TOP awards at many shows. Her dam Rantonall Joy 13 and grand-dam Rantonall Joy 7 had also been champion show cows before her. SHE QUALIFIES AS A 4 STAR BROOD COW! FOR SALE - YOUNG BULLS and CHOICE COWS / HEIFERS OF ALL AGES.

BREEDING COWS WITH THE JOY FACTOR - ENJOY! David & Debbie Winnington Moor End Farm, Gnosall, STAFFORD ST20 0JB Telephone: 01785 824402 OR 07854 027 072

Regional News South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders' Association Herd Visit

The Rawlins Family 'Ablington' Herd, Ablington Farm, Figheldean, Salisbury, Wiltshire The tour then continued up across the firing ranges of Salisbury plain providing some fantastic scenery as well as the opportunity to look at the young stock.

On Sunday 24th May, members and friends of the South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders' Association travelled to Figheldean in Wiltshire at the kind invitation of Henry and Stan Rawlins and families to visit their 'Ablington' Herd.

An excellent attendance on the first very hot day of the year reiterated the popularity of the herd visits.

Everyone enjoyed a superb barbeque lunch followed by delicious sweets. Members were then invited to take a tractor and trailer ride up to the dairy unit where they were provided with herd brochures kindly produced by NMR.

The afternoon concluded back at the farmhouse where tea and cake rounded off a very enjoyable afternoon.

Thank you very much to the Rawlins family for a thoroughly enjoyable visit and their generous hospitality.

It was a very impressive site that greeted those present with 70 dairy shorthorns in a paddock waiting our arrival.

Members that had ceased milk production themselves made most of the opportunity of picking out bloodlines from their herd and enjoyed seeing how well they are doing at Ablington.

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association

The Annual SWCSBA Shorthorn Breed Calf 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 THE BRIMCLOSE HERD D & S Slade, Southcott Farm, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, Devon EX18 7HP Tel: (01769) 580087 CANNSMILL - NORTHERN DAIRY HERD Mr B J S Bellas MBE, Billhole Cottage, Cann's Mill, Black Dog, Crediton, Devon EX14 4QG Tel: (01884) 860232 THE CARGENWEN HERD - Visitors Welcome J T Rowe, Windmill Farm, Lower Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 0QJ Tel: (01209) 713704 GOODWICK HERD K J & M J Osborne & Partners, Whitchurch Farm, Ston Easton, Somerset BA3 4DW Tel: (01761) 241668 HALE HERD - Visitors Welcome R F Collins, Hale Farm, Honiton, Devon EX14 9PQ Tel: (01404) 42148

HOOK HERD of 100% PURE DAIRY SHORTHORNS West Country Home of Bates Waterloo's Visitors Welcome Mr G E Woolford, Spurham Farm, Boasley Cross, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4NQ Tel: (01837) 871392 THE PECKETSFORD HERD OF ORGANIC DAIRY SHORTHORNS T Cligg, Pipplepen Farm, South Perrot, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3HS Tel: (01935) 891199 REDHILL BEEF SHORTHORNS Brenda Wear, Windover, Butcombe, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7XQ. Tel: (01275) 474271 (5 mins Bristol Int Airport) TONELEA HERD R G Whittle, Houndsmoor Farm, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1PU Tel: (01823) 400252/910 THE WESTONIA HERD R Stockton, 40 Swincombe Rise, The Brambles, West End, Southampton, Hants, SO18 3NL Tel: (02380) 471983

Secretary: Sally Mitchell c/o Westgate House, 45 High West Street Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT Tel: 01305 268786 email: sally.mitchell@gth.net

2010 DIARY DATES MONDAY 3rd MAY

The Annual SWCSBA CALF SHOW North Somerset Show, Wraxall, North Somerset

SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER The SWCSBA Annual SHOW & SALE Sedgemoor Auction Centre, North Petherton, Somerset WEDNESDAY 6th OCTOBER The 30th Anniversary DAIRY SHOW The Bath & West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders' Association Herd Competition Results 2009 - Dairy Section - Judge: Jenny Davies Class 1 - Herd 1st Pecketsford 2nd Ablington 3rd Goodwick 4th Cargenwen 5th Brimclose 6th Hale

TO & PL Cligg WH & SJ Rawlins K J Osborne & Sons J Rowe D & S Slade R Collins

Class 2 - Cow Family 1st Goodwick Rubys 2nd Cargenwen Fillpails 3rd Ablington Jills

K J Osborne & Sons J Rowe WH & SJ Rawlins

Class 3 - Senior Cow 1st Cotley Melody 122 2nd Ablington Hale Rose 7 3rd Goodwick Solo 98 Class 4 - Junior Cow 1st Brimclose Magic 2nd Brimclose Rosealee 3rd Goodwick Darlington 104

TO & PL Cligg WH & SJ Rawlins T Osborne

Class 5 - Calved Heifer 1st Pecketsford Snicket 2nd Ablington Jill 4 3rd Goodwick Solo 111 Class 6 - Incalf Heifer 1st Ablington Strawberry 2nd Pecketsford Sunny 2 3rd Cargenwen Fillpail 24 Class 7 - Maiden Heifer 1st Goodwick Seraphina 179 2nd Ablington Strawberry 13 3rd Tonelea Bridesmaid 231 Class 8 - Bull 1st Tonelea Ambassador 2nd Brimclose Rocket 2nd Pecketsford Fair Karl

TO & PL Cligg WH & SJ Rawlins K J Osborne & Sons WH & SJ Rawlins TO & PL Cligg J Rowe K J Osborne & Sons WH & SJ Rawlins A Whittle TO & PL Cligg D & S Slade TO & PL Cligg

D & S Slade D & S Slade K J Osborne & Sons

I set of on a sunny morning for my first stop at the Whittle family at Taunton although they dispersed the Herd in 2007 they still have some youngstock. The young stock showed lots of potential and the families' enthusiasm for the breed remains strong. After lunch it was back on the road for David & Sarah Slade's “Brimclose” Herd.

The “Brimclose” Herd is a very dairy herd with a lot of sharp angular cows that were obviously producing lots of milk under organic conditions. Two of the stand out cows were last years South West Dairy Event Champion “Brimclose Rosalee” and another “Kayl MP Stellbound” daughter “Brimclose Magic”.

After tea I hit the road for John Rowes “Cargenwen” Herd. After an over night stay I viewed the herd.

Here the “Filpails” and “Little Jane” cow families' were high in numbers and quality including a very promising “Winbrook Vince” incalf heifer just springing to calve.

After a long drive back up to Honiton I viewed Roy Collins “Hale” Herd. Here I saw a very uniformed herd of a more traditional type of Shorthorn, but a type of cow that was obviously doing its job well.

These cows were out for most of the year and this herd demonstrated the hardiness of the breed.

From Roy Collins it was on to the relatively new herd of Trevor & Penny Cligg. The “Pecketsford” Herd is a herd high in numbers and quality. I admired many cows including the 9th calver “Cotley Melody 122” who still looks great and some milking progeny by a son of hers “Courtover Fellow”.

The next morning after viewing the “Pecketsford” Herd it was on to the Rawlins family and the “Ablington” Herd. This was a herd of very consistent type with big strong powerful cows obviously producing lots of milk. The multiple South West Dairy Event Champion “Chicklade Jill” is still in the herd and looking very well. Also looking very promising was a fresh “Nejay Royalty” daughter from the same family. After looking at the youngstock on the very cold windy “tank ranges” and some directions from Arthur and Henry it was on to Tom & Torry's “Goodwick” herd.

This was another very consistent type herd with lots of tall-clean boned dairy cows. The Ruby family stood out for its uniformity. Another cow worthy of mention was the senior cow, that had just calved a heifer to Tom's disappointment as he wanted a bull calf, “Goodwick Solo” who was showing no signs of her age. Here I also had the chance to have a look at “Elkington Royal Welsh” and see how he had grown !!!.

After a long week driving I then hit the road for home. I would like to thank the region for inviting me to judge this year's herd competition. I enjoyed my time looking around all the herds and saw some great animals. Finally I would like to thank the members for taking the time out to show me around their herds and for the superb hospitality I was shown by all.

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Sec: Mrs. Jenny M. Holt, South View, Hutton Roof, Carnforth, Lancs. LA6 2PF Tel: (01524) 271584 Mob: 07774 972906 Fax: (01524) 271768 E-mail: beelaholt@tiscali.co.uk

North Midlands Judging Day On the first week in September the North Midlands held a judging day at the home of our chairman David PriceJones and the Dee herd. Where members of the region could have a go at giving their reasons over the microphone away from the pressures of a national judging event.

A good attendance, including a few new faces, enjoyed giving their reasons in some glorious sunshine for a change, after a miserable July and August There was a line up of six cows chosen for their varying types to promote discussion and argument with the chief aim of judges being able to explain and justify why they put one above another, it was good to see the younger members having a go.

Graham Madeley was the master judge and after an afternoon of in depth discussion and debating, we were all put in our place when the open stockjudging was won

by Ellie Ithell Roberts(age 4 ! ).

Thanks must go to David and Liz for providing the superb venue and hospitality.

North Midlands Herd Competition 2009 Judge: Mr R.Kite Champion Herd 1st Rodway 2nd Amber 3rd Kayl 4th Winhall 5th Nejay Youngstock 1st Dee 2nd Weaverdale 3rd Rodway 4th Dunham 5th Kayl Bull On Inspection 1st B.Lieutenant 2nd Nejay Ernie 3rd Dee Vinnies lad 4th Maxton Joseph 5th Rantonhall Tiger

G. Norbury N. Madeley D Price-Jones G Pattinson D. Winnington

Bull Progeny 1st Rodway Trifolium 2nd Rantonhall Matthew 3rd Rodway Rebel Prince 4th Winbrook King Henry 5th Kayl Stellbound Mother And Daughter 1st Lady Barrington 2nd Proud Countess 3rd Lady Barrington 4th Joy 5th Primrose 50,000kg Cow 1st Nejay Princess 2nd Rodway Red Rose 19th 3rd Dunham Tulip 77th 4th Rodway Orgine 5th Rantonhall Gwynne 7th

R. Boote S. Winnington G. Madeley D. Wainwright D. Price-Jones G. Norbury R.Boote G. Madeley D. Winnington D. Price-Jones N. Madeley G. Madeley G & S. Royle G. Madeley D. Winnington

Attwell Anne

Amber Lady Annetta

Broadlane Fairy 2nd

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North Midlands Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders SECRETARY: ANN NORBURY, BROAD LANE FARM, SPROSTON, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW4 7LT Tel: (01606) 833122 THE MANIFOLD HERD CHESHIRE YEWTREE HERD Mr A. V. Wright, Yew Tree Farm, Haughton, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9RJ Tel: (01829) 260345 VIVA HERD Messrs. F. Warrington & Sons, Poplars Farm, Green Lane, Saughall, Nr. Chester CH1 6AJ Tel: (01244) 880488

THE MAXTON HERD J.D. & R.L. Spalton, Lodge Hill Farm, Church Broughton, Derbyshire Tel: (01283) 732332

SHROPSHIRE

THE DEE HERD Mr. D. Price Jones, Little Overton Farm, Overton on Dee, Wrexham, Clwyd. LL13 0LG Tel: (01978) 710592

THE NEJAY HERD N. Madeley, Cherry Oaks Farm, Lower Monkhall, Monkhopton, Bridgenorth, Shropshire Tel: (01746) 785571

THE DUNHAM HERD G. Royle and Son, Home Farm, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire Tel: (0161) 928 7600 S.Royle: (0161) 928 8366

THE RODWAY HERD G.A. Madeley, Roadway Manor, Kynnersley, Telford, Shropshire Tel: (01952) 541211

THE EARLSGIFT AND AVONDALE HERD Messrs. Crank, Village Green Farm, Ince, Nr. Chester - Tel: (0151) 356 0025 | Marshall Crank

THE RIDGEWARDINE HERD Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Weaver, Three Fingers Cottage, Hamner, Shropshire. SY13 3BY Tel: (01270) 811929

THE IRTHINGVALE HERD G. and B. Bell, Chesterton Farm, Wrexham Road, Ridley, Tarporley, Cheshire. CW9 9RZ Tel: (01829) 720828

THE WALLHOPE HERD Mr. W.S. Pugh, Top Farm, Bearstone, Market Drayton, Shropshire. TF9 4HG Tel: (01630) 647398

THE KAYL HERD R. Boote, Yew Tree Farm, Dunham Hill, Via Warrington, Cheshire Tel: (01928) 722129/724556 THE TRESELLEN HERD Ithell Brothers, Moss House Farm, Hob Lane, Via Warrington, Cheshire Tel: (01244) 301688 THE STORLEY HERD S & SM Dodd, Ley Farm, Storeton Lane, Barnston, Wirral Tel: (0151) 648 9688 BROADLANE HERD WD & BP Norbury & Sons, Broadlane Farm, Sproston, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7LT Tel: (01606) 833 122 BOOTHDALE HERD Mr D G Wainwright, Sycamores, Tetchill, Ellesmere, Shropshire Tel: (01691) 623939

DERBYSHIRE THE AMBER HERD J. Hole and Sons, Eddlestow Hall Farm, Ashover, Nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire Tel: (01246) 590303 38

Mr. & Mrs. M. Lowe and Sons, Rewlach Farm, Reapsmoor, Lognor, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 0LG Tel: (01298) 84408

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STAFFORDSHIRE THE COTONHALL HERD R Kite, Coton Hall Farm, Milwich, Staffordshire.

ST18 0ET Tel: (01889) 505200 THE QUARNFORD HERD G.K.Tunnicliffe & Sons, Manor Farm, Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 0SU Tel: (01260) 227251 THE RANTONALL HERD D.J. & D.S. Winnington, Moor End Farm, Gnosall, Staffordshire. ST0 0JB Tel: (01785) 824402 THE WEAVERDALE HERD G.W. Pattinson, Dale Farm, Weaver, Waterhouses, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire.

Tel: (01538) 308289 THE WINHALL HERD W.S. & A. Winnington, Ranton Hall Farm, Ranton, Staffordshire. ST18 9JO Tel: (01785) 282371

Judges Report: I was delighted to be given the chance to judge the herd competition for the north midlands region. As always weather delayed judging with it being nice and dry from end of august and through September, therefore everybody was busy cutting and getting forage in.

So when I finally set off, the first herd I visited was Amber. The cows where tall, dairy and powerful. Two Almere Periclees cows stood out in the milking group. Rodway claret had done a nice job with his daughters. There was a beautiful group of in calf heifers and the young bull Red Falcon looked promising being sired by Amber Peregrine and out of Amber Dainty Princess 92nd.

Next morning it was to David Winningtons Rantonall herd. All stock was 100% pure. Looking at the herd, first I was amazed how good the udders were for being pure-bred. Cows were dairy with good frames and brilliant legs and feet, though maybe a little shorter than blended animals and a lot of cows having had 6 or more calves. It was a pleasure to see the dams of our stock bulls still milking Bambi 9th (Rambo) and Kirklevington 9th (Cruz). Gwynne 7th EX91 is still milking in the herd. This year the herd has mostly been served to Rantonall Tiger and he has nice daughters milking in a neighbour's herd. When I was there a really nice Joy cow was being artificially inseminated to Drisgol Dainty Prince. The young stock is doing well with early turn out to grass.

There was a tremendous heifer springing by Nejay Royalty.

In the afternoon it was to the Dee herd of David and Liz Price - Jones. The youngstock looked really well.

There was a few Redramas on the ground here. Kayl MP Stellbound daughters were fantastic cows, having had 4 or more calves. The Primrose family had great cows with Primrose 3rd an EX90, 3rd calver in the herd with her EX91 dam milking in her 6th. The young bull Vinnie's Lad looks a great prospect sired

by Vince and out of EX93 Foggathorpe Lass still milking in her 7th. He showed good strength with plenty of dairyness.

The Dee Herd

Stanley Winnington was next. There were some tall powerful, pure cows here. The Matthew progeny looked great with really neat udders. The 6th calver Fillpail 17th also had an amazing udder. Joy 36th with yields to 10,000 in 305 days was a tall dairy cow with a good udder. Her son Edward had some calves on the ground and looked promising. There are a few cows that could breed some really promising pure bulls. The young bull Tregar Poynings Trumpeter 10th was a sound dairy bull with really good length.

Graham Pattinson Weaverdale herd were the next to see. Stock was well spread out, so lots of jumping in and out of the land rover! The cows being more traditional with huge open ribs. Amber Luke had a stunning fresh 1st calver with a beautiful udder. The youngstock looked in fine form and all really balanced. These were sired by an Amber bull and Weaverdale Barrington.

A Periclees daughter at Amber

The Kayl herd next. The herd is really modern showing lots of dairyness and really tall cows. The udder formation was exceptional showing good shallow quality with brilliant attachment. Rodway Trifolium daughters were sweetly balanced and all the Proud Countess's were impressive. Kayl Knight was a nice young bull by Moonshine out of VG87 Trifolium heifer.

Next on to David Wainwright's Boothdale herd. Here were shorthorns running alongside with Holsteins.

The Winbrook King Henry were really good cows.

Boothdale Fergus EX90 with her 8th calf looked really smart. She is sired by Maxton Stylist.

A Rantonall Heifer

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see was the stock bull Lieutenant. He showed good dairyness with brilliant length, legs and feet. The dam still in the herd in her 9th lactation. Gary is hoping to take semen from this bull. His daughters looked really promising and all a lovely light roan colour. Then a look round the herd with some fantastic cows. The Lady Barrington's really stood out, especially lady Barrington 29th. In her 6th lactation and looked brilliant. The Wild Warriors had good wide rear udders. Another young bull that looked promising was Fabian by Faber. Broadlane Fairy 2nd sired by Fyn AKS with her 4th calf was another brilliant cow. W. Vince daughters were great and looked set to be some great cows for the future.

Weaverdale Wild Duchess

Kayl Sand Poppy EX90

Next day was to Rodway herd. The young stock were well spread out so had bit of travelling to do. It was well worth it with them showing great strength, good stature and dairyness. Mostly sired by Innisfail Prince of diamonds. Some had great placings at the all breed calf show. In the dry cows Lady Laura 69th was springing with her 4th lactation. She's sired by Vince had yielded well and had a great balanced Rebel Prince daughter milking in the herd that I really admired. Marcia 21st was coming into her 8th lactation another by Winbrook Vince and looked a good bodied cow. Winbook Vince's are looking really good and have been used in most of the herds I have seen. He produces good bodied cows with great staying power. In the milking hard the Rebel Prince progeny showed fantastic dairyness with beautiful shallow udders with neat attachments. The Lady Barrington's stood out as well with Lady Barrington 13th EX91 being a stunning cow with very good milk yields.

Two cows in the 50,000kgs class to judge. Rodway Orgine

by Meriville Peerless has had 11 calves and is still looking great but I really admired Red Rose 19th EX92 milking in her 9th lactation and had an outing at the dairy event standing 2nd in senior cow class. She is also the dam of Rodway Reuben by Ipod. Semen has been collected from him. Showing the prospect of becoming a really good bull. Even her twin sister is still milking in the herd. Then a chance to see Lisbet 2nd by Kingsdale Libbys Rebel.

She looked just as good at pasture as she does in the show ring. She has the most amazing udder. Only in her 2nd lactation. Kingsdale Libby has worked great with some in their 7th and 8th lactation. The herd is nicely balanced with great udders, stature, open ribs and dairyness.

Boothdale Fergus 3th EX90

It was the Dunham herd to see next. The herd is all above 75% purity but showed really good dairy stock. Some of the cows have impressive milk records. Tulip 77th EX93 was a deep bodied cow and after 50,00kg still had a good udder. The Nobility daughters showed neat udders and there were some Winbrook Vinnie daughters just fresh having really good height and width in the udder. Nejay Prince 3rd is producing some really good youngstock with the potential to do well at shows. The youngstock looked in good form.

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Dunham Heather 61st EX95

The last herd to see is Nejay herd. This herd is high yielding with cows being tall and open framed. Many cows in the 6th or more lactations producing high volumes of milk but still having hold of the udder. Nejay Princess is still looking great having produced 90,000kgs of milk and now in her 9th lactation. Another cow in great form was Nejay Sonnschein EX91 she has 3 promising daughters coming through the young stock, all sired by Nejay Royalty. He has some really nice daughters and is now 3rd in the PLI list. The dry group looked great with Fletching Violet and Attwell Anne (incalf to Redrama) amongst them. A short journey to see the in-calf heifers and they also looked great, showing great udders forming and show qualities, mostly sired by royalty. The young stock fresh back from the all Britain looked great. Princess 5th by Watzon and Tiny 3rd by Jinnys Empire, I much admired. The bull Nejay Ernie looked good being dairy and tall with nice legs and feet.

Rantonall Matthew daughter

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the region for the honour of judging this year's herd competition. It has been a fantastic experience with superb hospitality from all competitors.

Many Thanks Robert Kite, Cotonhall Shorthorns A Hooton Fair Achievement daughter at Dunham

Treworlis Polled Dairy Shorthorns

Probably the cheapest pedigree cow you can buy

W. E. J. Harris Treworlis Barton, Breage, Helston, Cornwall.

TR13 9NF Tel:

01736 762740

South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

Blacknuck

Elkington Fairy 10 VG 89 - Breed Champion South West Dairy Event and Welsh Dairy Show 2009

M Phillips Blacknuck Farm Maenclochog Pembrokshire SA66 7RJ 01437 532471

Stockgreen

Elkington

Drisgol

Glanhirwen

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

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

SVB & EA Thomas Drysgolgoch Llannfyrnach Pembs.

SA35 0AT 01239 698240

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

Wenvoe

St. Arvans

Terrick

Gelli

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

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

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

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

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

Secretary: Mrs E Davies, Troedyrhiw, Llangynnin, St. Clears, Carmarthen Tel: 01994 230377

The North Midlands Region Visit the Kayl Herd During August the North Midlands held their herd visit at Yew Tree farm, Dunham Hill, near Helsby by kind invitation of Rob Boote and family. The Kayl herd of 70 milkers plus followers is run on a grass based system of strip grazing plus concentrates in the parlour in summer and silage fed along the barrier during the winter this system gives a herd average of around 7000kg.The herd is run by Rob with help from his daughter Kayleigh.

Kayl cattle are a regular feature on the show circuit, the biggest success so far being Champion and reserve at this years All Britain calf show. Probably one of the most well known animals to put the herd on the map is the proven bull Kayl MP Stellbound who is by Meriville Peerless and is the sire of the first sexed shorthorn semen, Oxton Boundless.

As well as making use of home bred bulls the breeding policy is based around top American sires and young red holsteins.

The herd was founded during the mid 1980s with purchases from the society sales at Crewe, Rob favouring the blended bloodlines that were prominent at the time such as Ormbridge, Titsey and Fletching. Other families acquired since include Dunshill Rosie Belle, Churchroyd Gentle, Rodway Tiny, Hooton Lily Fair, Valentine Lavender and a recent purchase an Amber Grand Dulcie which descended from the Stowfield herd, a herd greatly admired by Rob. One of the most significant purchases came in a consignment of 10 from David Spaltons Maxton herd.

Maxton Proud Countess 10th was a light roan daughter of the Branderlea Citation Topper son Maxton Top Hat, classified Ex 91 she gave over 75000 kg in 12 lactations.

Her daughter Kayl Proud Countess has also been classified Excellent and she is by Maxton Chaplain and has given 75000 kg in 13 lactations and is now in retirement grazing with the herd, she has bred 4 sons.

Having done well at the calf shows over the years the latest National champion is unbeaten this year winning the maiden heifer class at the Cheshire and Nantwich shows, she is Proud Countess 26th sired by Llandovery Jinnys Empire the Australian Illawarra bull and out of Proud Countess 16th a daughter of Carrousel Regiment.

Kayl Stell Roana

Some different bloodlines appear in the herd including daughters milking by Bar D Bellmont, Northend Edwards Bertie, Goldmine EB Stetson and a daughter of Vinra Frost Ted has given over 8000 kg as a heifer. Red bulls used include Indianhead Redzone, Fradon Inferno, Regiment and Distragene, Five Star General and Roesbett Lakeside. Probably the bull with the greatest influence on the herd has been Valleyhill Peerless Champ, who has been followed by his son Rodway Trifolium,a son of the great white cow Rodway Butterbur 22nd. He has just won the progeny group class in the North Midlands herd competition.

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The latest bulls coming into use include Kayl Shining Knight a dark roan son of Hardcore Othello Moonshine the American bull and out of Kayl Tri Nancy 2nd who gave 10347kg as a heifer, and Kayl Outback who is out of a Morwick Sand Ranger daughter Kayl Sand Poppy (Titsey Poppy family) who gave 7655 kg on her 3rd note, his sire is Jinnys Empire.

Kayl Proud Countess 16th by Carrousel Regiment

Kayl Lily Fair 5th by Kayl Proud Ranger

On behalf of the region I would like to thank Rob and Liz and family for their hospitality on what proved to be an interesting and enjoyable day.

Gary Norbury Kayl Stetson Poppy

North West Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders 2009 Herd Competition - Judge: Owain Harries, Llanelli Class 1 Best Large Herd 1st Winbrook Herd 2nd Strickley Herd 3rd Ireby Herd Class 2 Best Small Herd 1st Mooriggs Herd 2nd Oakthwaite Herd 3rd Briscoll Herd Class 3 Best Young Stock (Large Herds) 1st Strickley Herd 2nd Ireby Herd 3rd Winbrook Herd Class 4 Best Young Stock (Small Herds) 1st Screel Herd 2nd Oakthwaite Herd 3rd Mooriggs Herd Class 5 In Calf Heifer 1st Strickley Starlet 2nd Briscoll Graceful Lady 3rd Mooriggs Bessie BrownEyes Class 6 Heifer In Milk 1st Strickley Athena 3rd 2nd Strickley Lady Serene 3rd Mooriggs Starbud

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GA & DW Dent WH & KM Robinson A. Ritson S. Armstrong M. Dobson E. Coulthard WH & KM Robinson A Ritson GA & DW Dent S.Wilson M. Dobson S. Armstrong WH & KM Robinson E.Coulthard S. Armstrong WH&KM Robinson WH &KM Robinson S. Armstrong

Class 7 Cow Which Has Calved Twice 1st Strickley Starlet 90 WH & KM Robinson 2nd Winbrook Digitalis N & C Barker 3rd Winbrook Peerless Rose GA & DW Dent Class 8 Progeny Of One Bull 1st Winbrook King Henry GA & DW Dent 2nd Winbrook Diamond WH & KM Robinson 3rd Cotley Custodian A Ritson Class 9 Best Bull On Inspection 1st Winbrook Marmarduke GA & DW Dent 2nd Mooriggs Cosmic S Armstrong 3rd Nejay Amazon WH & KM Robinson Class 10 Best Cow On Inspection 1st Winbrook Peerless Rose GA & DW Dent 2nd Winbrook Vi 86 GA & DW Dent 3rd Penycoed Clara United J Teasdale Class 11 Best Bull On Production And Inspection 1st Winbrook Marmaduke GA & DW Dent 2nd Nejay Amazon WH & KM Robinson 3rd Breckney Gregory S Wilson Class 12 Best Cow On Production And Inspection 1st Cotley Graceful Lady E Coulthard 2nd Strickley Annabella WH & KM Robilson 3rd Cotley Anne 46 A Ritson

The American Milking Shorthorn â&#x20AC;Ścombining the best from around the world

Rovin Derek Ali Accent-P E92 2 years 4 months 305d 2x 7,382 kgm 3.3% 246 kgp 4.8% 356 kgf 3 years 4 months 305d 2x 9,200kgm 3.4% 316 kgp 4.7% 430 kgf 4 years 11 months 305d 2x 10,259 kgm 3.8% 393 kgp 5.3% 540 kgf 6 years 6 months 305d 2x 10,786 kgm 3.4% 370 kgp 5.4% 583 kgf At 10 years six months her dam has 10,527kgm 2.9% 306 kgp 5.1% 539 kgf.

Her grandam lifetime in six lactations 56,272 kgm 3.37% 1,901 kgp 3.7% 1,901 kgp.

Accent has two sons being sampled around the globe: Kulp-Gen Jurist Ace-ET through World Wide Sires Kulp-Gen Ok Acdmy Adam-P-ET a Heterozygous Polled bull available through a number of different AI units In 2009 breeders in the US sampled Dairy/Milking Shorthorn bulls from the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia in addition to the US. It is through this International Cooperation that the Red, White and Roan breed will improve in competitiveness!

Contact Info: American Milking Shorthorn Society 800 Pleasant St, Beloit, WI 53511 USA phone: 608-365-3332 | fax: 608-365-6644 | email: milkshorthorns@tds.net web: www.milkingshorthorn.com

Canadian Milking Shorthorns: Continued Excitement!

Like most international Milking/Dairy/Illawarra Shorthorn populations, the Milking Shorthorn breed in Canada is finding new members and increased demand in the past few years. Memberships levels are at their highest level in several years, and registration numbers continue to increase a little every year. While Milking Shorthorns are still a small population in Canada, we continue to see new breeders becoming introduced to the breed, particularly breeders emphasizing forage-based management and breeders looking for a lower-management cow that still returns profit without the veterinary costs and reproductive problems often experienced with a higher intensity approach. The Canadian dairy industry is fortunate that our supply management system, which matches industry output against domestic demand, has insulated us from much of the hardship that many other countries are seeing with low milk prices.

In the last couple of years, our Society has entered into a partnership with Semex Alliance to joint sample Canadian Milking Shorthorn sires both in Canada and around the world. We have had two sires enter this program so far, with Oceanbrae Logic's Plato being available in the UK. We also should have a new sire available in early 2010.

Another recent program in the last couple of years has been a remote sale, with an sale catalogue online on our website and bids taken by email or phone over an 8 hour period on one day in September. Due to the size of our country and the complexity of holding a live sale for a small number of animals, we feel that this is an efficient and cost-effective way of providing a public sale option to new and established breeders while keeping costs down for both consignors and the Society. Once again, the 2009 edition was a success with strong prices and several new buyers of quality genetics.

Canadian breeders are also keen to continue building bridges with our fellow UK Shorthorn breeders. 2009 saw the importation of semen from the UK sire Lisnamulligan Fairway to Canada, with supplies already largely sold. As well, embryos from Canada have made their way to two UK breeders, with some embryos from the Marleycote herd coming back to Canada, some of which are already implanted. If UK breeders are interested in embryo exchange or purchase, the CMSS would be glad to discuss options and put you in touch with some of the top breeders in our country.

Canadian Milking Shorthorn breeders continue to look for a balance of type and production, with particular emphasis on improving mammary systems and component percentages.

While most Canadian breeders have embraced genetic expansion through the selective use of outside genetics, there has not been the same amount of Red and White Holstein usage in our population as compared with some other Shorthorn populations. Nonetheless, the quality of cattle in our country continues to improve greatly, with new production records being set every year as well as modern, angular dairy cattle with the structural soundness and hardiness to attract many new breeders At the moment, Shorthorn sires from Canada, the United States, New Zealand and the UK are being used, as well as Illawarra sires from Australia and some selected use of Swedish Red genetics through the sire B Jurist. Never before has there been such a large array of high quality, higher purity sires available that will bring the breed forward.

International News Best wishes to all of our British Shorthorn friends for a successful 2010!

Ryan Barrett - SecretaryManager, Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society

The American Milking Shorthorn Society 2009 will go down as one of the worst financial years for the US dairy industry. After two years of record profits, the drop to an average loss of $60 to $100 per cow per month has had devastating consequences across the US. One of the direct effects of this has been a significant drop off in registration and sales activity for all breeds, including Milking Shorthorn. We have also witnessed a substantial decline in the average price of cattle. Where as in 2008 we routinely saw good quality Milking Shorthorn cows average $2,500, this year we have experienced a decline to the $1,200 to $1,400 range.

However, not all is doom and gloom. Thanks to efforts launched in 2001 Milking Shorthorns are now the number one breed for fertility in the United States as documented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Red, White and Roan are also tied for the lead in Somatic Cell count.

Further, new data just released shows that in the last 5 years the breed that has shown the largest actual increase in Productive Life in the US is Milking Shorthorn. These improvements, a direct result of using the science of genetics, combined with an extensive advertising program targeting both commercial and purebred operations, are responsible for a doubling of semen sales in the last 8 years.

And, while it is true that sound, commercial cows have suffered in sales price in the past 12 months, elite US Milking Shorthorn genetics have commanded improved prices! This year the National Convention Sale held in June averaged $3,579 on 49 lots. The sale saw a $20,500 top, another lot selling for $11,000 with six other lots bringing over $5,000. The 13 cows that sold averaged $5,654. Later, at the World Premier Sale held during the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin the top selling lot brought $10,100.

These results have kept the passion alive for all of us in the US. In closing we want to thank Ryan Barrett, SecretaryManager of the Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society, for

helping us update and improve our Web page as well as working hard on development of international relations.

We also wish to thank Frank Milnes for his great work for both the U.K and the World by keeping us all in the loop and always being a source of encouragement. We are also very happy to have been able to sample bulls from Canada, the U.K, New Zealand and Australia this year in addition to a selection of American bulls. In those regards thanks to Ryan, Richard Baynes of the U.K., Ross Soffe of New Zealand and Micheal Tuhan of the Illawarra Development Program in Australia for all their communications and friendships as we improve, promote and expand the Red, White, Roan world-wide.

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Dairy Shorthorn leads both sides of the Atlantic Report by Jennifer Mackenzie

The Dairy Shorthorn is proving its superior characteristics of fertility and low somatic cell counts on both sides of the Atlantic.

In recently published annual National Milk Records figures, the Dairy Shorthorn among the top seven most numerous recorded breeds, has maintained its position with the lowest cell count at 178/ml as well as achieving the lowest calving interval at 399.

Only the Dairy Shorthorn and the Island Jersey has missed once at maintaining its calving interval at under 400 in the last eight years.

“As a result extra emphasis was placed on those two traits as young sires were and are selected and two bulls which transmitted management traits very well were Meriville Plumchuck and Vinra Glen Frost.

NMR Annual Production Report 2008: Breed

Cell count

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This superiority is also reflected in figures published earlier this year by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) which reveal that the American Milking Shorthorn is the most fertile breed in the US as well as tying with the Ayrshire for the lead in the lowest genetic cell counts. The Jersey came out next in the fertility rankings.

Shorthorn

178

399

Ayrshire

180

414

Guernsey

181

420

British Friesian

182

404

Jersey

87

406

Average milk yield for the breed recorded by NMR has declined from 6,140kg to 6,008kg however this reflects a trend across the other leading breeds - Holsteins, Jerseys, British Friesians and Island Jerseys - with the exception of Ayrshires and Guernseys.

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However the Shorthorn is increasing its share of the NMR recorded herd from 0.7 to 0.8, a rise of 258 lactations on the year to 4,287 and they are climbing back to the level of a decade ago at 4,515.

From USDA-AIPL's January 2009 across breed adjustment parameters, based on the Breeding Value (twice the PTA) of Holstein: Daughter Pregnancy Rate

Somatic Cell Score

Milking Shorthorn +5.8

Milking Shorthorn -0.16

This represents an increasing share of the NMR lactations which have fallen from 946,343 10 years ago to 551,949 for the last year. The Holstein's dominance of the recorded lactations has dropped on the year from 91.7 per cent to 91.1 per cent.

Jersey +5.5

Ayrshire -0.16

Ayrshire +2.6

Brown Swiss -0.13

Guernsey +1.1

Holstein 0.00

Brown Swiss +1.0

Guernsey +0.02

Across all breeds, cell counts and calving index continued to rise with the average cell count at 202,000/ml and the calving index 424.

Holstein 0.0

Jersey +0.16

The Shorthorn Society secretary Frank Milnes said: “The latest NMR figures and the findings in the US confirm the Dairy Shorthorn's ability to produce excellent quality milk while maintaining high levels of fertility.

“Other breed attributes are excellent mobility and longevity and, as the cattle are good converters of forage to milk, they are suitable for all types of production systems, particularly extended grazing and organic systems.”

“The increasing number of Shorthorn NMR recorded lactations against a shrinking national dairy herd is testament that milk producers are re-awakening to the attributes of this traditional breed.”

Over in the USA American Milking Shorthorn Society Secretary said “AMSS has accomplished something that, truth be told when we set out, I was not sure we could accomplish.”

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“In the drive to improve the economic competitiveness of the American Milking Shorthorn, the AMMS had identified fertility and somatic cell count as distinct possibilities.

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Shorthorns Given Royle Approval

By Jennifer Mackenzie A traditionally-bred Dairy Shorthorn herd has been bringing in the profits for more than 60 years for a Cheshire family.

< Left to Right: Stuart Royle, Sue Royle and Geoff Royle

Sue is heavily involved, doing the books, washing out the parlour and tractor driving.

The Dunham herd was founded by Charles Royle with 10 cows and a bull from the Fylde herd, a wedding present from his brother, when he moved to Village Farm, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, in 1947, moving to the nearby 217 acre Home Farm in 1970.

His son Geoff and his wife Sue and their son, Stuart, continue to manage the herd and the farm along traditional lines with all animals having a minimum of 75 per cent Dairy Shorthorn bloodlines.

“I have never milked any other breed than Shorthorn so I can't make direct comparisons, however, we take part in the Farm Business Survey carried by Askham Bryan College for Defra and I can compare figures where we score such as by being able to have a higher stocking rate per hectare,” said Geoff.

“We can run three cows to the hectare while others taking part in the survey can only run 1.5 cows. It's not about how much money you earn but how much money you can hang on to!”

“We've changed our feeding regime slightly but we still only feed 1.85 tonnes of concentrate a cow per lactation.

We have a simple feeding system of concentrate fed in the parlour and big bale silage at up to 60 per cent dry matter fed in hoppers.”

A recent classification of the herd by the Shorthorn Society resulted in one at 95pt, one at 93 and four at 92 and 12 EX and 20 VG. The herd's highest yielding maiden heifer, Dunham Duchess Ann 38, nicknamed Superheifer, gave 10,000 litres in her first lactation and well over that figure in her fifth and sixth lactations. A number of cows in the herd are yielding 10,000 litres.

The herd's fertility is high with most producing a calf a year to achieve a calving index of between 380 and 390.

Cell counts run at 130 to 140 with Bactoscans at between 25 and 40 ensuring a consistent top band payment for milk hygiene.

The herd has always been NMR recorded and currently averages just under 7,000 litres at 4 per cent butterfat and 3.3 per cent protein with 138 milking currently which includes a large batch of heifers. Records for 2008 included 22 first calf heifers and 38 cows with five and more lactations, the oldest of which had nine. Milk is sold to Arla and Geoff is chairman of the Chelford producer group.

“We aim to produce at least 50 tonnes of milk from each cow in her lifetime which is usually after seven or eight calves.

The Royles farm a total of 217 acres which is tenanted from the National Trust. Between 40 and 45 acres of spring barley and winter oats are grown mainly for onfarm use and the rest of the ground is grass, 70 acres of which close to the river floods.

Current stock bulls are the 2003-born Dunham Nobility, a 100 per cent Shorthorn, by Hooton Fair Achievement and out of Dunham Duchess Ann 38 which gave 10, 329 litres as a heifer; three year old Nejay Prince 3 by Glanhirwen Peerless, whose dam Nejay Princess gave more than 11,000 litres in her fourth and fifth lactations; and this year's calf which is being retained, Dunham Monarch by Dunham Nobility out of Dunham Duchess Ann 44.

They manage the farm without any extra help except for hedge cutting. Last year the contractor's bill was £175.

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“My policy in selecting bulls previously was to look for those whose dams had produced at least 50 tonnes of milk at 4per cent butterfat and 3.3 protein. Now I'll be looking for those which have produced 75 tonnes,” said Geoff.

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The herd has been closed for 30 years with only stock bulls being bought in. The cows are served with the Dairy Shorthorn bull while maiden heifers are put to the Aberdeen Angus, calving from 26 to 30 months old.

don't have a foot policy - if we have a lame cow we treat it but we don't have any routine foot trimming. Most cows go through their lifetime without having a foot lifted off the floor.

“We always make a profit. If we used a TMR diet we could increase yields but the set-up we have at the farm doesn't suit it. We have high yielding cows so the potential is there but progress is much slower using natural service.

“By keeping above 75 per cent pure Shorthorn we believe we have introduced some hybrid vigour while retaining true Shorthorn type, producing cows which are easy calving with good feet.

“They are a herd of cows which wear well and are economic to maintain and still have the ability to produce a reasonable yield on a simple system. The Shorthorns are hassle free.

All Shorthorn female calves are reared and surplus animals are sold as newly calved heifers or young fresh calved cows mostly at the Shorthorn Society pedigree sales in June and November at Chelford where between 20 and 30 are sold each year. The herd calves all year round but with a concentration to coincide with sale dates in June and November.

The majority of the females are sold into black and white herds, many of which are repeat buyers.

“In the 1970s we had the only Dairy Shorthorn herd in Cheshire but now a number of producers who previously had black and white herds now have Shorthorns. They have done it for a reason and they have stuck with it,” said Geoff.

All the females are served naturally, being brought inside when they show signs of bulling. The herd has a high conception rate with 78 per cent holding to first service.

“Our vet's bills are probably lower than average as we don't have any calving problems. I think we have had the vet to two calvings over 30 years and we don't have a calving aid.

“We have never had a displaced abomasum in 40 years. We

Generally, bulls are not sold for breeding, however, selected bulls are reared on request. The pure Shorthorn bull Dunham Discovery by Hooton Fair Achievement went to Red Cattle Genetics, the Shorthorn Society's breeding company, and was sold as a mature bull to Northern Ireland.

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Wenvoe Dairy Shorthorns

by John Reader

The Dairy Shorthorn herd was started in the 1930's by my grandfather under the “Rhoose” prefix. The family, as I am led to believe, had no roots in agriculture for many years.

The first Shorthorns purchased were from Chivers (Chivers jams etc) in Cambridge. My father and uncle “in particular” left school and stayed on the farm and apart from the shorthorn they also started a flock of Ryland sheep and were very successful in the show rings of the major shows such as the Royal, the Bath & West and the Royal Welsh.

The plus points for the Shorthorn are its longevity and ease of calving, plus the very good feet and legs and I hope that the younger generation of Readers' will carry on along the same lines as my brother and I. John Reader, Wenvoe Herd

I feel I should mention that in the 1930's when the Shorthorn Society held its main sale in Reading, a cow and calf sold for 1,000gns and 900gns respectively. I have been told this by several people and apparently there is mention of it in Coates' Herd Book.

My father married in the 1940's and moved to Goldsland Farm in Wenvoe, where I am today, and as a wedding present he received approximately 20 Shorthorns from the family farm.

In the 1960's I left school and went to Shuttleworth Agricultural College where Kenneth Russell was the Principal and dairy expert and my brother who is in partnership with me, went to Reading University, and there did a degree in tropical agriculture in F. My daughter Abigail has since kept up the tradition and went to the Royal Agricultural College where she subsequently won a scholarship for a fourth year there. She is now at home on the farm here at Wenvoe and is a very valuable member of the dairy herd and youngstock rearing.

I always had a liking for the Holstein Friesian and in the 1980's we bought our first black and white. By the end of this period we had only three shorthorns left, but unknown to us at the time, we won the NMR prize for the Highest Yielding Shorthorn in Glamorgan. I am sure we were the only entrant! After this though I thought it was time to restart the registrations of the Shorthorn and we now have approximately 60 pedigree Shorthorns in the herd at Wenvoe. The Holstein Friesian have increased to about 150 and apart from a few they are all descended from the Shorthorns using red & white Holstein bulls and are all fully registered with the Holstein Society.

Wenvoe Rosalind 39th

Wenvoe Briar 38th

The difference in yield is 9,000litres for the Shorthorn and 10,000 litres for the Holsteins. The reason for crossing the Shorthorn with the Holstein was to obtain more milk, but one third of the Shorthorns remain 100% pure and we do this because those people who are looking for Shorthorn bulls invariably want 100% ones. In my view it is a shame that Red Cattle Genetics catalogue has currently only two pure bulls available.

Wenvoe Rosalind 10th

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Change of Breeding Policy and Shorthorns are Flying High at Coton Hall While yields may not match those of Holsteins, there are plenty of other management benefits and savings with running Dairy Shorthorns, says young producer and enthusiastic convert to the traditional breed, Rob Kite.

At 22, Rob is in partnership with his father, Bob, running the 170-cow pedigree dairy herd at Coton Hall Farm, Milwich, Stafford.

Faced with the choice of running the herd commercially or on pedigree lines, Rob decided to start registering the cattle in January 2008 under the Cotonhall prefix, at the same time starting monthly milk recording.

Rob has also started classifiying cattle and the original stock bull, Rantonhall Rambo, is now classified EX90.

A Rantonhall cow, bought in calf at Chelford, has classified VG 89 and her daughter is 84 pts as a heifer and dam to young bull Cotonhall onyx.

Keen to run a dairy herd, Rob left school in 2003 to help his father on the farm. He studied agriculture at Rodbaston College, followed by a dairy herd management course at Reaseheath College, Nantwich.

While the farm, which runs to 168 acres of owned land with a further 150 acres rented, had never had a pedigree dairy herd, Rob's interest in pedigree cattle began while at college.

“It was in 2004 that my dad asked if I was interested in going to a Dairy Shorthorn society sale at Chelford and we bought the reserve champion Dunham Duchess Ann 48, which is still in the herd, and Winbrook Dairymaid 92,” said Rob, whose passion for coloured breeds comes from his late mum, Isobel.

“We continued to attend the sales and add a few more Shorthorns to the herd, buying established family names “We bought our first Dairy Shorthorn bull in 2006 from David Winnington at Stafford and we used him heavily across the herd with his first calves born in the spring of 2007,” he added.

Top picture: The Youngstock at Coton Hall Below: Rob Kite with his herd 58

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Now almost 50 per cent of the herd is registered Shorthorn and the aim is to have all cows in the herd with between 60 and 70 per cent Shorthorn blood but will keep the pure shorthorns pure.

Previously the herd was mostly Holstein with the odd Jersey and Ayrshire.

“We found the Holsteins weren't lasting even though we thought we had bred some really good heifers,” said Rob. “I don't blame the breed which is good for producing high volumes of milk - it's probably because our system doesn't suit them with us needing to have bigger cubicles and more forage. All the land is grass and suits the shorthorns perfectly.

We calved the first daughters of Rambo in the spring of 2009 at two years old, we have been very pleased with them and have started using him over the herd again.

The intention is to calve the heifers at around 26-27 months old to prevent them putting on too much condition.

“The Shorthorn is a hardy breed and we are learning how to manage them as they can put body condition on fast at end of lactation.

“We were feeding the Holsteins with a lot more corn and concentrates and all these things add up. For the sake of ease of management we're accepting that the Shorthorns are going to produce less milk but make up for it with better feet n legs, longevity, fertility and milk quality .

“The calf and cull cow value is much improved and our vet and medicine bills will have come down.”

There are no cases of mastitis, even in cows which have had more than five calves, no twisted stomachs and no digital dermatitis. Rob describes overall foot health as “brilliant” with the number of cows treated by the foot trimmer down, they are mostly the black and whites.

With herd health being a priority, there is a BVD and leptospirosis programmes.

Fertility is also high with conception rates 1.67. The herd's calving index is 380 with cows dry for only 30-40 days producing a flatter lactational curve.

While Rantonhall Rambo, which has produced mainly heifers, has been used widely across the herd, other bulls Rob has chosen include Nejay Eric, a 71 per cent pure bull which has been running with the heifers. His half sister was breed champion at the Stafford Show in 2009.

Heifer calves stay on milk for 12 weeks to ensure they grow and develop well for early calving.

They are then fed a grass and grass silage diet until they come into the herd. The cows are fed a self feed clamp silage based diet with brewers grains and a blend. They are fed 6kg a day of concentrate in the parlour when freshly calved. The total concentrate fed per lactation for the Holstein herd averaged 2.5 tonnes a cow compared with 1.2 tonnes a cow for the Shorthorns.

Selling fresh calved heifers have also been fetching good prices at Beeston Castle and the eventual aim is to sell at society sales.

Bulls are sold at Market Drayton with the best price so far being £245 for an 18 day old Shorthorn sired calf out of a Holstein cow - compared with prices of up to £30 for Holstein calves. Always in the top prices, a recent batch of 7 two week old bulls sold to a top price of £174 and averaged £90.

“My aim is to breed consistently and produce generations of VG and EX cows - and hope to breed a 'superstar'. I have attended the local shows this year with really good results with taking the young stock. I hope to show at some of the major show in the near future, but takes a lot of time up showing” said Rob. “I'm not driven by yields, just by having healthy animals which we can easily get in calf, and still produce good profits” Jennifer Mackenzie

Rob likes to use a wide range of bulls and he has used semen from Red Cattle Genetics, the Shorthorn Society's breeding company.

While the Shorthorns are docile, they also have character and are always the first into the milking parlour. The cows are milked twice a day with the milk sold to Dairy Crest - the August price per litre was 25p. Yields are running at an averaged 7,000 litres at 4.05 per cent butterfat and 3.3 protein with a cell count of 100 and Bactoscan of 11.

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AMBER Herd

Champion Herd North Midlands Region 2008

Champion Cow North Midlands Region 2008 Amber Princess Anne 58 EX93, gave 25,000kg in 3 lactations and dam of bull Yewtree Herd

J Hole & Sons Ltd Eddlestow Farm, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. tel:

01246 590303

The Amber Glow at Eddlestow Hall One of the most illustrious herds in the country is the Amber herd which has won the North Midlands herds competition for several consecutive years and amongst the numerous show successes has produced no less than four Royal Show champions. Although the modern day breeding and achievements are well documented many are not aware of where some of these famous cow families originate.

The following information was provided by Joe Hole who with his son James own the Amber herd.

Eddlestow Hall Farm is situated on the edge of the Peak district at almost 1000 feet above sea level, it consists of over 400 acres of which 180 are used to grow winter barley ,wheat and spring oats, the rest being down to grass.

Around 370 head of stock are on the holding ,125 being milking cows, all calves are reared, with most of the bulls finished for beef with a few sold to shorthorn or black and white breeders as stock bulls.

The Amber pedigree herd was established in 1944 when the first cows were entered in the grading register by my father. In those days someone such as Tom Bullock would come out to the farm to look at the cows to see if they came up to the required standard for entry.

In the late '50s and early 60s we were fortunate to purchase some good foundation cows from several dispersal sales. The first of these was in 1956 from Mr RW Pursegloves, Brosterfield herd at Foolow in Derbyshire where four cows were bought. Two of which; the Merrymaid and the Fragrance families, still exist in the herd today. I remember that not one cow made more than 150 guineas at that sale.

In 1960 we entered the stock bull Groby Dandy in a national progeny competition run by Hampshire cattle breeders to find the best bull of each breed for their Ai company. The judges, Bob Vigus and Dick Rose, nominated by the Shorthorn Society, judged the competition It was the time before many motorways were built and I remember after their visit to Eddlestow, they had to catch a plane from east midlands airport to Carlisle to visit the next herd belonging to Tommy Hewson. A ÂŁ500 prize and a free supply of semen was the reward for the lucky winner, Groby Dandy won the competition and was delivered to the Ai station where he stayed for a year. After his return we had an enquiry from Mr Chivers of the Histon herd who duly bought him for ÂŁ1500, plus four large white gilts.

Top: Amber Barrington Duchess 5th Middle: Amber Dainty Princess Bottom: Amber Barrington Serenity

In 1961,the Bellmont sale of Mr Edward Jackson of Penrith, was attended. It was here that the top price of the day was paid for Bellmont Barrington Duchess 14th. Since then the Duchess family have been prolific heifer breeders in the Amber herd branching into the Barrington Iris and Barrington Serenity families. To date over 120 Barrington Duchesses have been registered plus 160 Barrington Irises. In 1970 Amber Barrington Duchess 5th by Groby Dandy was R.A.S.E breed Champion. Then, in 1984 Amber Barrington Serenity by Wreay Roseman 2nd took the same award. One of the herds current stock bulls, Amber Dukedom, is bred out of Amber Barrington Duchess 96 by Amber White Izaac. shorthorn

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So far 125 females have been registered from this family.

Amongst these are a Dainty Princess 4 by Eaves Fairy Gladiator, R.A.S.E champion in 1981,and a Dainty Princess 67 Ex 92 by Horizon Ranger who was heifer champion in 2003 and is still in the herd.

Amber Classic Prince, our other current stock bull by Poos Stadel Classic, is out of aDainty Princess 88, a descendant of Dainty Princess 4th.

Amber Lucina 46th Royal Show Champion 2006

In 1962 the Fothering herd of Mr Allday near Peterborough was dispersed. Here another of the prolific Amber families was to be discovered; the Dainty Princesses. Fothering Dainty Princess 6th was purchased as a youngster (she was a relative of Fothering Dainty Princess who was the 1958 Royal Show champion).

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Herd size was increased through the seventies with the two RASE breed champion sires, Eaves Fairy Gladiator and Wreay Roseman 2nd being used. Then in the early eighties Stockwood Lord Barrington 3rd was purchased from Messrs T.J.Hillman and Sons and was used extensively throughout the herd. From the late eighties to the present day, some red and white Holstein sires have been used along side blended and purebred bulls, with the aim to still keep breed character and uniformity.

Most recent RASE breed champion was Amber Lucina 46 in 2006 who was by Amber Dainty Ranger and also Amber Dainty Princess 92 by Amber White Izaac was champion heifer in 2007.

Classification has been done in recent years with Amber Princess Anne 58 by Amber Dainty Ranger being our current highest score in the herd at Ex 93 points.

Courage of his convictions is now paying rich dividends For many farming families an additional income source has become a necessity - but not many are prepared to wait more than five years for payback.

Reprinted Courtesy of Farmer Guardian Back in 2003 West Wales dairy farmer, Ian Harries, made a major decision to completely rethink his farming policy. Five years down the road he is beginning to reap the rewards - and more than justify his hefty bank borrowings.

Instead of a 'run of the mill' milking herd, he now has prize-winning animals spread across two breeds, and his diversification decision to grow sales of both pedigree livestock and semen is paying dividends.

These days Gellirodyn, lying alongside the fast flowing A48 dual carriageway mid-way between the end of the M4 and Crosshands, is home to the high flying Gelli herd of Dairy Shorthorns and the equally noted Eola Holsteins.

The high standing status of both, bear worthy testimony to the courage of having withstood mounting economic pressures and a determination to be present among the best.

The not so usual diversification choice was taken when it became apparent that without some additional income to the monthly milk cheque, maintaining sufficient returns from dairying alone was looking increasingly slim.

Ian and his wife, Eiddwen, bought the 63-hectare (155acre) holding in 2000, having previously farmed in partnership with his brother six miles away at Llangennech.

With additional owned land taking the area to 72ha (180 acres), along with some rented ground, milk production is the sole enterprise.

“When we moved here we had cows that were strictly commercial,” says Ian. “In other words, anything that moved we would milk it.

“But in 2003, as a matter of necessity, we had to put in a new 12-24 herringbone parlour to replace the old

Ian Harries with his prize winning Holsteins

1960-installed, 10-10 mix-and-match model we had inherited. That investment also meant sitting down and thinking carefully just where we were heading as a family.”

The couple have four children - two boys and two girls but second son, Owain, is the only one showing any real interest in farming and is currently in his final year at Harper Adams.

At the time they re-evaluated, the couple were milking 120 cows on 65ha (160 acres), which is what they thought the farm could comfortably carry with a consistent average yield of around 6,000kg - but there was little or no scope to expand herd size or improve performance.

Mixture “As far as the cows were concerned, by then we had also accumulated a mixture of breeds, mostly black and whites but with some coloureds. A handful were pedigree animals, though nothing significant.

“Realistically, increasing our income by producing better quality breeding animals with high sale values and better production capabilities was perhaps the only avenue open to us.”

So the couple went off to the bank and put forward their case for changing the direction of the business.

“We are finding a growing demand for heifers and bulls of both breeds and have now expanded our sales potential by drawing semen from some of our high flying bulls for the AI market.

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“Yes, it has cost us a great deal of money and some very worrying times,” reflects Ian. “But we did point out there and then that we were looking at a five to 10-year payback period.

“Fortunately we are now beginning to reap the rewards sooner than later.”

Their Shorthorn interest relates back to Ian's father-in-law, Glyn Thomas. He kept the Penycoed pedigree herd at Dryslwyn and Ian would often help him at shows, as did Owain.

“Before he died in 2001, he sent us six problematic cows to look after. Foot-and-mouth movement controls prevented them from being returned and that proved to be our introduction to the breed.

“None of the six, however, have had any real influence on what is today's Gelli herd.”

The 12-24 herringbone parlour which replaced the old 10-10 mix and match model in 2003

What has, he says, is chiefly down to the purchase of nine animals from Henry Doggrell's Chicklade herd and a further nine cows and calves from Roger Osborne's Cotley herd. “They were already blended with red Holstein blood and the stock we have bred subsequently has been hugely successful both in the show ring and from a production point of view.

“Indeed, as long as they are blended I regard today's Dairy Shorthorn as an ideal dairy animal and we are now at the point where I believe we have developed the type we have been aiming for.

“That to me is a true dairy animal, smaller in frame than the Holstein, easily capable of yielding in excess of 7,500kg with butterfat at 4 per cent and protein at up to 3.5 per cent - all without being under stress.

“We currently have around 35 red and whites carrying between 25 per cent and 80 per cent blended bloodlines, with the 80 per cent showing the same levels of hardiness and longevity as those at 25 per cent, the oldest of which is now carrying her ninth calf.

“Maybe our most successful Shorthorn to date has been our first home-bred milker, Gelli Darlington Cran Ex 95 - one of the three highest scored Shorthorns in the UK. “In the show ring Marleycote Peggy 10 is very highly regarded following her reserve inter-breed championship at last year's Welsh Dairy Show.”

Week-old embryo Holstein calves out of show cows

Ian believes the business to have reached the stage where it's no longer keeping Shorthorns purely for numbers.

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“Nowadays they have to be good performers both in the ring and at home. If they are straightforward milkers they are sold as flesh.”

Recent years have certainly seen some considerable show ring successes, alongside several Shorthorn breed society herd competition victories both on inspection and production judging.

The same holds true for the farm's black and whites, which currently number 85 milkers, with the first purchases having largely arrived by way of pedigree Holstein sales at nearby Carmarthen.

Among the foundation stock were prefixes such as Tregibby, Stillbrook and Churchvale and from further afield, herds including Almond and Crichel. “Female lines such as the Pamelas, Elaines and Eileens are really setting the trend for us now with the depth of pedigree coming through, reflecting up to eight generations of excellence,” says Ian.

Marleycote Peggy 10 was reserve dairy inter-breed champion at last year's Welsh Dairy Show

“Showing is vitally important to us because it serves as our shop window and probably our biggest black and white successes so far have been down to Weeton Shark Celicia, who has a string of championship titles to her name.

“The herd average for black and whites is heading towards the 9,000 litre mark and we now have some really fantastic stock coming through.”

Reseeded Along with their investment, a large amount of reseeding has taken place around the farm and summer grassland management is based around strip grazing, with clamp silage replacing buffer feeding of big bale silage from July onwards, depending on weather conditions.

Gelli Darlington Cran

This year, in fact, the cows were kept in by night from late July onwards and even during the daytime for a spell. Spring turnout is usually mid-April. Calving is all-year-round, with a grass-maize silage mix this year having been replaced by grass-only fodder with concentrates fed in the parlour according to yield.

While both breeds are run as one herd, this winter will also see a change to keeping high and low yielders separately.

“We have no doubt the decision we made five years ago to develop a two-herd pedigree approach was right for us.

“Last year, we sold seven Dairy Shorthorn bulls and demand for our black and whites is steadily increasing, too.

“The quality of the stock in the pipeline more than justifies what we set out to achieve.

“We still have 120 milkers on our 180 acres, but these days we are not totally reliant on the farmgate price of milk for.

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The Boothdale Herd on the Move One of the herds in the north midlands has moved home.

Founded in the early 1980s, David Wainwright's Boothdale herd moved across the region in September 2008 from Macclesfield to the Sycamores at Tetchill, Ellesmere in Shropshire. With the aim of expanding, the farm was purchased along with the resident herd of black and whites these then being joined by the mostly British Friesians and shorthorns from home.

David has always milked a few shorthorns but gradually built up to the present level of about thirty with a few families. The most numerically prominent being the Broom family which did so well for the Maxton herd during the 1980s producing show and dairy event winners and bulls such as Maxton High Society. The Broom family has become something of a rarity only existing in less than five pedigree herds and has become sought after. The Hermione and Ruth lines have also come from Maxton. Boothdale Ruth by Winbrook King Henry has been shown and is part of the King Henry progeny group that won the class in last years herds competition.

Other families include Margaret Rose from Goldstraw and Duchess from Rodway plus Greystones Lily Fair and Lady Laura. Bulls used in the past include Maxton Mossybank and Stylist, S.L.Barrington 3rd and Kinsel Lord Barrington with more recent sires being Irthingvale Lilians Rebel and Hooton Fair Esteem.

David and Nephew, George with calves by Rampage Red

David is helped by his nephew George who is equally as knowledgeable about the Friesians so there is a bit of friendly rivalry between the breeds. The latest calves to arrive are a very smart group by Rosedale Rampage Red. A new addition to the herd this autumn was the beautiful young calf Strickley Lady Barrington 25th by Strickley Thunderball which David won in the raffle on the Shorthorn stand at the Dairy Event.

With the new parlour and building work taking place the future is looking bright.

Breeders will get a chance to see the herd on the Teasdale Tour in 2010.

Gary Nobury

Sires of the youngstock include Kayl MP Stellbound, Winbrook Vince and Nejay Royalty and Prince, these are kept at the original youngstock and sheep farm at Macclesfield.

Boothdale Ruth by Winbrook King Henry

Boothdale Lady Hermione by Irthingvale Lililans Rebel

Boothdale Margaret Rose by Winbrook King Henry

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The Broadlane Herd Presents........

Broadlane Lady Barrington 17

sire: Horizon Ranger

Dam of:

dams sire: Winbrook Royal Leader 2nd

Broadlane Lieutenant

Champion Bull, N. Midlands Herd Comp 09. Lady Barrington Champion Female Line, N. Midlands Herd Comp 09. His Dam is classified VG 89 on 9th lact.(EX92 body, EX92 dairy strength, EX94 legs and feet, GP82 udder) 5 of his daughters now milking

Semen Available Early 2010 His Dam won Champion Denbigh 05, 1st Senior Cow Cheshire 05, 1st Senior Cow and Reserve Champion 06, 1st Dry Cow Nantwich 06 and Hon. Mention, 1st Dry Cow and Hon. Mention Cheshire 07 Always happy to show you round the cows and talk Shorthorns

W.D. & B. P. Norbury and Sons Broad Lane Farm, Sproston, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire CW4 7LT Visitors always welcome. Tel: (01606) 833122

Profile of the James family, Midtodhills, Roadhead I first heard about James from Dennis Craig who said (next sentence in a Weardale accent) “I have just sold a couple of cows to a guy from Roadhead, had I heard about him?” No was the answer. Over the next year or so I met James at various shows and sales and read about them selling mule ewe lambs and Leicester tups at a good price!

John James rang me prior to the Chelford sale, “could I buy him 3 or 4 heifers or young cows”. I did purchase the cattle for him and one especially, a Churchroyd heifer, has done a good job for him,. Over the next 3 or 4 year we kept bumping into each other at shows and sales, where the name of 'James' seemed to be on most buyer's lists.

FARM PROFILE:

When it came to organizing the Teasdale Tours in the North West region, I though we must visit the James family. After much negotiation they said 'yes'. Travelling to Midtodhills on the bus, the last 4 or 5 miles all we could see were bare fields with lots of reeds, with lambs hiding behind them. As we turned into the farm lane the reeds disappeared and the grass began to wave at us.

The James family were busy lambing, but the sheep looked well and the lambs had that 'wow' factor especially for the ladies. The cattle were still inside at the time of the tour, but looked extremely well and were producing the goods, milk and quality calves. All the people on the tour bus were very impressed with the farming set-up and the family. I wish to thank them for their hospitality and allowing us to look at the farm at such a busy time, I think though that they enjoyed it as we did.

320 acres owned, 120 acres rented.

400-600 ft above sea level 70 inches of rain and wet all year All land in less favoured areas.

STOCK 70 milk cows mostly Shorthorns replacing black & whites over the last 7 years 40 Shorthorn heifer young stock 30 Suckler, Shorthorn and Belgian Blue cows calving to a Limousin bull 700 Swaledale ewes, mated to a BF Leicester tup, lambs making up to £150 av: £80 30 BF Leicester ewes bred pure tups to £5000 av: £1500

WHY SHORTHORNS Milk yield up to 6000 litres at 4% bf and 3.4% Pro per cow. (all neighbours are suckling) 15 cows plus heifers to calve to Shorthorn bulls, subsequent bull calves sold at 3 weeks averaging £130 - black and white calves were av: £10/20.

Other cows were bulled with a Belgian Blue, subsequent calves sold at 4 weeks for an average of £300.

Fewer foot problems and calving problems which in turn means lower Vets bills.

3 extra lactations means fewer replacements, less depreciation also cows are worth about 15% more per kilo when culled.

Shorthorn cows are hardier, therefore can be left out grazing for an extra 3 or 4 weeks longer at each end of the season (Going out in early May and not in until October) dependent on ground conditions.

John Teasdale

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NML Johne's Screening Programme On Milk Samples National Milk Laboratories' (NML) - one of the NMR group of companies - launched the UK's first Johne's disease screening programme on milk samples 18 months ago. Thanks to its simplicity yet thoroughness, the service has become increasingly popular among herds taking a proactive approach to herd health.

Johne's disease is a chronic wasting disease caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecices paratuberculosis, commonly known as MAP. It is on the rise in UK dairy herds and it is estimated that 50% of herds may be infected with 5% of herds heavily infected. Infected cows can pose a risk to young animals before any clinical signs are shown. The dairy industry, including many vets and producers, are recognising the need to control the disease.

The NML Johne's screening programme tests milk from individual cows on a quarterly basis for the presence of antibodies against MAP. These samples are sent to NML directly from the NMR recording service.

“The real value of the test is its simplicity for vets and producers,” says NML's business development manager Hannah Pearse. “We use milk samples already collected through our NMR milk recording service. There's no additional sampling for vets or producers.

“Once producers are enrolled onto the service the samples are automatically directed for Johne's testing on a quarterly basis. Results are available from the NMR Herd Companion web site as soon as they are available.

The vet can then interpret the results and work with the producer on the most appropriate action.”.

The Herd Companion system holds a log of previous Johne's tests for the individual cow along with other health and fertility data. Consecutive test results are used to determine the disease status of each cow.

Cheshire Shorthorn producers Alan and Jill Wright have used the service for the past 12 months and herdswomen Becky Latham finds that it is ideal for their large herd that is run as one group. “There's no extra hassle for us or for the cows as our NMR sample is automatically used,” says Becky.

“And even more valuable is the quarterly test that builds up a picture of the Johne's status of each cow - something that an annual blood test cannot do with the same accuracy.”

If a cow has an amber result for example, we keep a very close eye on her. If she is classified 'red' then we will avoid using her colostrums and take the necessary control steps.”

Quarterly milk tests increases the sensitivity of the test allowing more accurate interpretation of the disease status of the cow. “Cows can then be managed according to their risk level,” adds Ms Pearse. “Cows in the red group - having repeated positive Johne's tests and potentially showing a drop in milk - are classed as high risk”.

“Precautions should be taken to make sure disease spread within the herd is minimised and this means that colostrum or milk from the red group should not be used to feed to calves. Similarly, cows in the yellow group which may have had a positive result - should be treated as high risk and their colostrum or milk should not be used. Colostrum and milk from cows with negative results - that are considered low risk - can potentially be used for calves.”

NML's HerdWise Johne's screening programme is the only milk testing scheme for Johne's recognised under CHeCS (Cattle Health Certification Standards). Fees depend on herd size and are adjusted monthly depending on cows in milk. Many vets will use the screening programme as part of a more comprehensive control plan that includes a biosecurity risk assessment and a detailed analysis of the risk of spread within the herd.

Control measures specific to the farm can then be developed using results from the Johne's screening programme.

For more information contact Hannah Pearse: 01249 467204 or Hannahp@nmr.co.uk “I told you the stray cat was eating all the food”

Becky liaises with the herd's vet on the course of action. “I like the traffic light system of results rather than the blood test's 'positive or negative'.

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Shorthorn Society Show & Sale June 1st 2009 Judge: Mrs M Collins

THE JUNE SUNSHINE INSPIRES SHORTHORN PURCHASERS AT CHELFORD The wonderful sunny weather, ideal for silage AT OVER 1,500 GNS making, did not seem to deter customers from AND AVERAGES UP ON attending the Shorthorn PREVIOUS SALES Society's Summer Show and Sale at Chelford in June; rather, it seemed to inspire both Vendors and Purchasers, not only in turning out quality cattle but also in bidding strongly for all lots on offer.

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Trade was, quite simply, superb throughout with a huge number of commercial milk producers competing with Shorthorn enthusiasts for the best of those on offer.

The Show Judge, was Mrs Mary Collins from the Churchroyd Herd, Dewsbury, Yorkshire who chose as her Champion the September 2005 born second calver from Graham Madeley Rodway Herd near Telford, Shropshire.

Her judgement was born out when Rodway Grey Rose 19th led the day's trading, being knocked down by Auctioneer Gwyn Williams for 2480 gns to Robert Kite from Milwich, Staffordshire.

Reserve Champion was the September 2006 born Heifer Chatsworthpark Jordan Alicia, put forward by the Hayward family, from their Hooton Herd, Newark, Nottinghamshire. She had also calved about a fortnight, and went for 2000 gns to Gawsworth, Macclesfield milk producer David Platt. Young Edward Whittaker attending the sale in the company of both father and grandfather, put forward his superb heifer Dee Lady 6th, with whom he had won several first prizes at Nantwich, Poynton and Cheshire Shows over the last year or so.

This August 2006 born Heifer by Poos Stadel Classic made 1980 gns, also to Robert Kite, while her stable mate Broadland Wildeyes 8th, another September 2006 born Heifer joined her on the lorry home to Milwich in Staffordshire for 1950 gns.

Champion Rodway Grey Rose 19th from GA Madeley

Messrs Dent also put forward a young, September 2007 born bull by Marleycote Maverick. Winbrook Derrick sold for 1080 gns to Ithell Bros, Chester.

The Sale once again sponsored by Farmers Guardian, had attracted an excellent entry. The Judge, Mrs Collins, commented it was one of the best shows of Dairy Shorthorn cattle she had seen for some time and the consistency of the trade underlined her remarks. No fewer than 24 animals made over 1,500 gns and the averages show a considerable increase on previous sales.

The Sale also included a January born heifer calf, Rodway Marie 74th, kindly donated by Graham Madeley to be sold in support of the Youth Exchange, to enable support for one young person to travel to Australia. This very showy heifer calf was eventually knocked down for 700 gns to Wendy Young the Clippa Holics preparation team and is likely to appear at summer shows this year.

The Dent family from Kirby Stephen, Cumbria, always bring a decent load of milking heifers and young cows to the Chelford sales, and saw their best, Winbrook Twink 2nd, July 2005 born second calver currently giving 40 kg make 1900 gns to J G Williams, Wrenbury, Nantwich.

There was also an excellent show of Maiden Heifers and calves, selling to a top of 920 gns for the 100% pure Wensley Veracity 2nd, an October 2007 heifer from Messrs Iveson, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, with another heifer from the same home, Wensley Lady Hermione 4th, making 910 gns.

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£1553.00 £1077.00 £1559.00 £ 840.00 £ 602.00 £1134.00

Judge Mary Collins

Show Results: Class 1 Cow, in-milk at the date of the sale 1st Rodway Grey Rose 19th G Madeley 2nd Dunham Tulip 105th G Royle 3rd Winbrook Twink 2nd GA & DW Dent 4th Dunham Pansy 41st G Royle Class 2 Cow in Calf at the date of the sale 1st Ireby Barrington 2nd AH Ritson 2nd Hooton Lily Fair 221st JC Hayward 3rd Ireby Maude 6th AH Ritson Class 3, Heifer in-Milk at the date of the sale 1st Chatsworthpark Jordan Alicia JC Hayward 2nd Hooton Nellie 8th JC Hayward 3rd Dunham Rosemary 39th G Royle 4th Winbrook Amy 3rd GA & DW Dent Class 5 Heifer, unserved at the date of the sale 1st Dee Pansy 11th D Price-Jones 2nd Dee Rosalind 6th D Price-Jones 3rd Winbrook Veracity 16th GA & DW Dent 4th Dee Foggathopre Lass 7th D Price-Jones Class 6 Bull 1st Winbrook Derrick GA & DW Dent

Male Champion - Winbrook Derrick from GA & DW Dent

SUPREME and FEMALE CHAMPION: Rodway Grey Rose 19th

GA Madeley

RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION: Chatsworthpark Jordan Alicia JC Hayward MALE CHAMPION: Winbrook Derrick

GA & DW Dent

Graham Madeley receives his award from our sponsors, Farmers Guardian

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“Shorthorn Breeders' Annual Show & Sale at Sedgemoor” Saturday 19th September was an exceptionally busy day at Sedgemoor Auction Centre when Auctioneers Greenslade Taylor Hunt hosted the South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders' Association's Annual Show and Sale kindly sponsored by Lloyds TSB Bank PLC. The Show Champion was fittingly the sections top price at 1680gns. She was the freshly calved dark roan heifer “Ablington Digitalis 25th” who was one of eight consigned

by WH & SJ Rawlins and averaged over £1400 each. Also at 1680gns was the August calved heifer “Ablington Eaves Fairy 4th”. The top price cow was 1600gns and a 2nd calver consigned by Mr R F Collins.

The reserve champion came from the Suckler Section and was the incalf beef registered heifer “Stonmour Barrington Petal” consigned by Mrs TC Blake she sold for 910gns. The Suckler section also contained the “Holden” herd dispersal for the late Mr Henry Doggrell and his wife Karen. Cows with spring born calves topped at 1280gns for “Holden Beauty” and her heifer calf. The March 2008 born heifer “Holden Rose 6th” sold for 760gns.

Averages Calved Cows Calved Heifers Incalf Heifers Heifer Calves

£1347.50 £1434.00 £ 833.33 £ 279.13

Show Results: Class 1 Cow In-milk or Dry 1st Non Reg cow 2nd Ablington Lily Fair 4th 3rd Ablington Lady 8th Class 2 In milk Heifer 1st Ablington Digitalis 25th 2nd Ablington Orchis 9th 3rd Ablington Eaves Fairy 4th Class 3 In Calf Heifer 1st Hale Blossom 2nd 2nd Hale Rose 26th 3rd Hale Wildeyes 25th

RF Collins WH & SJ Rawlins WH & SJ Rawlins WH & SJ Rawlins WH & SJ Rawlins WH & SJ Rawlins RF Collins RF Collins RF Collins

Class 4 Suckler Cow 1st Holden Duchess 2nd Holden Flower 3rd Holden Beauty Class 5 Suckler Heifer 1st Stonmour Barrington Petal 2nd Holden Rose 6th

HI & KD Doggrell HI & KD Doggrell HI & KD Doggrell Mrs TC Blake HI & KD Doggrell

CHAMPION: Ablington Digitalis 25th

WH & SJ Rawlins

RESERVE CHAMPION: Stonmour Barrington Petal Mrs TC Blake

Annual “Autumn Colours” Sale at Beeston A very good crowd and whole host of potential buyers were in attendance at Beeston Castle Auction for the Annual Autumn Colours sale of Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, Shorthorn and Jersey cattle. The sale was further enhanced by a section for elite cattle with a classy pedigree under the name of “Kaleidoscope of Colour”.

A total of 19 females were received for the sale, representing all four major coloured breeds. A good clearance was effected with sixteen head finding new homes which is a good percentage for a new event.

Those that sold, sold very well and there was plenty of bidding on all animals forward In the Shorthorn section of the elite class a ten month old heifer from IRG Collins & Partners sold to the best price at 2000gns, this daughter of Kingsgdale Libbys Rebel, Churchroyd Gentle 77th, sold to R Kite from Milwich, Staffs. A milking heifer from D Price-Jones of Overton on Dee, having previously won the Championship in the show section, Dee WKH Lady Hermione 2nd went under the hammer for 1800gns to GF Blythe.

16 Kaleidoscope animals averaged £1977.50

Churchroyd Gentle 77th form IRG Collins & Ptnrs

Coloured Sale section Here a small entry of Shorthorns was led by a second calver from G & B Bell of Ridley, sire by the red Holstein “Red Rustler” she sold to Buxton Partners.

Shorthorn averages: 5 cows and milking heifers £1060.50 1 Calf £262.50

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Shorthorn Society Autumn Show & Sale Demand for Dairy Shorthorns Creates Winter Warmth at Chelford !

November 2nd 2009 | Judge: Joe Teasdale The onset of wintry weather held no fears for Dairy Shorthorn breeders at Chelford Market as fantastic demand for all the cattle on offer at the Shorthorn Society's Annual Show and Sale kept everyone warm.

Entries were disappointingly low, but all present were happy with the quality on offer, with particularly fast trade for milky Cows capable of contributing quickly to the milk-tank. Joseph Teasdale travelled down from Dumfries to judge the Show, and found his supreme Champion in Graham Madeley's home-bred, January 2006 born Cow Rodway Butterbur 43rd, who calved her 2nd on 29th September and is currently giving 37kg on a strict organic system.

She returned to Shropshire with Neil Madeley, Bridgnorth, who had to fight off strong competition, eventually landing her at 2150gns to take her home to his Nejay herd.

Chelford Dairy Shorthorn Champion, Rodway Butterbur 43rd, sold for 2150gns

Graham Madeley also saw his September 2004 born Rodway Rosebud, former 1st Prize Junior Cow at the Royal Show, sell for 1900gns to Kendal, Cumbria based breeder John Handley, whilst the Reserve Champion, Amber Barrington Iris 132nd, from Chesterfield, Derbyshire based breeders J. Hole and Sons, made 1710gns to Shorthorn enthusiast J.G.Williams, Wrenbury, Cheshire.

Best of the freshly-calved Heifers, first-prize in the Heifer class, was Dunham Clarissa, from the Dunham herd of Messrs Royle, who made 1570gns to Messrs Kirk, Leicestershire, with the leading in-calf Heifer, the outstanding Amber Barrington Iris 145th from Messrs Hole, due in January to Amber Classic Prince, made 1520 gns to Chester based breeder Robert Boote.

The Maiden Heifers were led by Quarnford Dairymaid 6th, a Winbrook King Henry daughter from Geoff Tunnicliffe, who made 820 gns to G. Davenport, Sandbach, with the best of the 'A' lot heifer calves, the 4week old daughter of the Champion, making 400gns to Martin Jackson, Yorkshire.

Reserve Champion, Amber Barrington Iris - 1710gns Show Results: Class 1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 2 1st Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Class 4 1st

Milk cow Rodway Butterbur 43rd Amber Barrington Iris 132nd Rodway Lillians Duchess Rodway Rosebud Dry Cow Rodway Tiny 246th Milk Heifer Dunham Clarissa 55th Quarnford Comet 8th Rodway Butterbur 46th Tabley Margaret 1st In Calf Heifer Amber Princess Anne 70th

GA Madeley J Hole & Sons GA Madeley GA Madeley

Class 4 In Calf Heifer 2nd Kidstones Fairy Duchess 3rd Amber Barrington Iris 146th 4th Quarnford Rosette 6th Class 5 Maiden Heifer 1st Kidstones Red Duchess

AE Wilkes J Hole & Sons GK Tunicliffe AE Wilkes

CHAMPION: Rodway Butterbur from GA Madeley

GA Madeley G Royle OC Whittaker & Sons GA Madeley OC Whittaker & Sons

RESERVE CHAMPION: Amber Barrington Iris 132nd from J Hole & Sons CHAMPION HEIFER: Dunham Clarissa 55th HON MENTION:

J Hole & Sons

Amber Princess Anne 70th shorthorn

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KAYL DAIRY SHORTHORNS are

PROUD to present

Kayl Proud Countess 26 sire: Llandovery Jinnys Empire dam: Proud Countess 16 EX90 3rd Calver

1st Cheshire Show Maiden 09 1st Natwich & South Cheshire Show Maiden 09 1st All-Breeds All-Britain Calf Show - Senior Class & Supreme Champion Oct 09

Rob and Kayleigh Boote Yew Tree Farm, Dunham Hill, via Warrington, Cheshire. WA6 0JN

tel: 01928 724556

Class 4 Heifer in Calf - 4 in the class 1st Amber Princess Anne 70th by Rodway Claret and bred by J Hole and Sons. A well grown, deep bodied heifer with the best teat placement in the class.

2nd Kidstones Fairy Duchess by Winbrook Vince and bred by Alex Wilkes. A sharper but smaller heifer with good depth of body, teat placement not good as the first.

3rd Amber Barrington Iris 145th another by Rodway Claret and bred by J Hole and Sons. A big well grown heifer which paraded well on good legs and feet.

Dunham Clarissa 55th, Champion Heifer from Geoff Royle

Judges Report: It was a privilege to be asked to judge at Chelford, unfortunately there was only a small entry, but the quality was good leading to some good prices in the sale later in the day.

Class 1 Cow in Milk 5 in the class 1st was Rodway Butterbur 43rd by Nejay Royalty, bred by Graham Madeley. A tall cow which was sharp, deep bodied and her udder was well attached with good teat placings. She paraded around the ring with style on good legs and feet.

2nd was Amber Barrington Iris 132nd , by Rodway Claret and bred by J Hole and Sons, a roan cow of quality, although a smaller cow she had an excellent udder and teat placings and walked on good legs, it was her size that gave my first cow the advantage.

3rd Rodway Lilians Duchess by Ithingvale Lilians Rebel again bred by GA Madeley. A tall deep bodied cow with a well attached udder but her teat placement lacked the quality of my first two cows.

Class 2 Cow in Calf Rodway Tiny 246th by Deehaven Rebel, the only cow in the class, she was a deep bodied roan cow that paraded on good legs and feet

Judge Joe Teasdale presents Rachael Madeley with the winners Trophy

Class 5 Maiden Heifer 1st Kidstones Red Duchess by Rodway Mario bred by Alex Wilkes, a sharp, well grown heifer, she was the only one in the class.

I would like to thank all the exhibitors for taking the time to prepare the cattle for me to judge. Also thanks must go to the steward and the staff for making the sale run so smoothly.

Joe Teasdale

Class 3 Heifer in Milk - 6 in the class 1st Dunham Clarissa 55th by Winbrook Vinnie and bred by the Royles. A tidy, well grown heifer, deep bodied with a well attached udder with good teat placement and parading on good legs.

2nd Quarnford Comet 8th by Mapelton Valley Master owned by OC Whittaker and Sons, a good deep bodied heifer but her teat placings weren't the quality of the first heifer.

3rd Rodway Butterbur 46th from G Madeley by Rodway Rebel Prince.

Averages Calved Cows

£1810

In-Calf Heifers

£1125

Calved Heifers

£1637

Maiden Heifers

£ 695

Heifer Calves

£ 382 During the Judging

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Show Results

Royal Highland Show 25-28 June 2009 Judge: David Dent RESULTS: Heifer not in calf, born after June 1st 2007 1st Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2nd A Lawson 2nd Brafell Vanity Fair 2nd J Teasdale & Son 3rd Screel Lady Laura S Wilson 4th Lisnamulligan Sharon Rose A Lawson Heifer in calf David Dent choosing his winner from the Cow in Milk class 1st Strickley Athena 3rd WH & KM Robinson 2nd Brafell Atlanta 2nd J Teasdale & Son Junior Champion: 3rd Lisnamulligan Whitesox Polly A Lawson Strickley Athena 3rd WH & KM Robinson Cow in milk having had 1 calf Supreme Champion: 1st Strickley Starlet WH & KM Robinson Lisnamulligan Princess Anne A Lawson 2nd Brafell Lady 2nd J Teasdale & Son Reserve Supreme: Cow in calf having one or more calvings Strickley Annabella 117 WH & KM Robinson 1st Strickley Annabella 117 WH & KM Robinson 2nd Penycoed Clara United J Teasdale & Son Cow in milk having had two or more calvings 1st Lisnamulligan Princess Anne A Lawson 2nd Strickley Goldie 162nd WH & KM Robinson 3rd Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen S Girvan

Supreme Champion - Lisnamulligan Princess Anne from Adam Lawson

What a fantastic advertisement for the breed, 1st place having had 6 calves, 2nd place 7 calves, giving it to Annabella for her stature and capacity.

Reserve Champion: Strickley Annabella 117 from WH & KM Robinson

Judges Report: It was an honour and a pleasure to judge the Highland Show 2009, and 20 years since I had been there as an exhibitor. How time flies!.

My first class was the maidens led by a stylish and well turned out heifer Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2, by Meadowhaven Prides Star, she showed the best dairy qualities and paraded very well.

The in calf heifers were led by Strickley Athena 3, a very eye catching daughter of Nejay Prince, full of dairyness and looking like developing a excellent udder.

Leading the heifers in milk was a Nejay Royalty daughter, Strickley Starlet, a powerful framed heifer which just showed more dairy quality than the rest of the class.

The cow in calf class was lead by Strickley Annabella, closely followed by Penycoed Clara.

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First place in the cows in milk and my eventual champion went to Lisnamulligan Princess Anne by Kayl MP Stellbound this cow o o z e s strength and dairy quality and is a real eye catcher in the ring, parading very well.

Thank you to all exhibitors who all Champion Heifer from WH & KM Robinson - Strickley turned out Athena 3rd their cattle in fine form and made my day very enjoyable.

David Slade

More Pictures from the Highland Show

David Dent presents the Winning Cup to Adam Lawson

Wallhope Herd Mr W.S.J. Pugh Top Farm, Bearstone, Market Drayton, Shropshire. TF9 4HG

Wallhope Fairy Star 20th

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Royal Show 7-10 July 2009 Judge: D Winnington

RESULTS: Heifer In-Calf due to calve before 3 years of age 1st Avondale Ada E Crank 2nd Churchroyd Peggy 11th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Nejay Princess 3rd N Madeley Cow in calf with 2nd calving 1st Rodway Rosebud G.A. Madeley Cow in-calf with 4th or subsequent calving 1st Nejay Erin N. Madeley 2nd Rodway Claribel 26th G.A. Madeley 3rd Amber Fillpail Fay 20th J Hole Heifer In-milk to first calving 1st Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd E Crank 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Rodway Sonnchein 15th G.A. Madeley 4th Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton

Champion: Attwell Anne from N. Madeley

Reserve: Hooton Lily Fair 196 EX92 from JC Hayward

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Cow In-milk with 2nd or 3rd calving 1st Attwell Anne N Madeley 2nd Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Rodway Lisbet 2nd G Madeley 4th Hooton Lily Fair 225th JC Hayward Cow In-milk with 4th or subsequent calving 1st Hooton Lily Fair 196th JC Hayward 2nd Rodway Marie 62nd G.A. Madeley Cow that has a lifetime yield of 25,000 kg of milk 1st Attwell Anne N. Madeley 2nd Hooton Lily Fair 196th JC Hayward 3rd Rodway Marie 62nd GA Madeley Production Inspection Class for Cow in-milk or in-calf 1st Attwell Anne N. Madeley Pair of Females by the same sire & owned by exhibitor 1st G.A. Madeley - Sired by Kingsdale Libby's Rebel 2nd E Crank - Sired by Drisgol Watzon Pair of Females from one Female Line 1st Hooton Lily Fairs from JC Hayward 2nd Churchroyd Heathers from IRG Collins & Ptns Silver Teaspoon for the Best Dairy Shorthorn entered in Coates' Herd Book Champion:

Attwell Anne

N Madeley

Reserve:

Hooton Lily Fair 196th

JC Hayward

Hon Ment:

Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd

E Crank

The Frank Morris Perpetual Trophy for the Best Dairy Shorthorn Cow or Heifer Champion:

Attwell Anne

N Madeley

Reserve:

Hooton Lily Fair 196th

JC Hayward

Hon Ment:

Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd

E Crank

The American Milking Shorthorn Silver Teaspoon for the Owner of the Best Cow or Heifer Attwell Anne

N Madeley

Billy Goodman Trophy for the Herdsperson in charge of the Champion Dairy Shorthorn David Madeley

Best Dairy Shorthorn Heifer Champion:

Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd

Reserve:

Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns

E Crank

Best Group of three Dairy Shorthorns bred by Exhibitor 1st

G.A. Madeley

The Thomas Bates Centenary Trophy for the Best Group of three Dairy Shorthorn in one region 1st International visitors Alistair Brown from South Africa and Sue & Neilson Job from Australia, enjoying the judging

Rodway Sonnchein 15th, Rodway Lisbet 2nd & Attwell Anne representing the Western Region

Best Group of three Dairy Shorthorn Cows or Heifers 1st

Rodway Claribel 26th, Rodway Lisbet 2nd & Rodway Marie 62nd - G Madeley

Junior Cow In Calf Only one cow forward in this Class. A dairy cow showing cleanness of bone and nice open rib, very good udder, well attached in the rear, high and wide and good teat placement, worthy of the first prize card for this cow would have done extremely well against any competition.

Senior Cow In Calf Judges Report: Judging the Royal was a dream come true. From visiting as a youngster, then helping some of the great showmen with their animals to finally showing there with our cattle, I always hoped I might have this chance one day. So I'd like to start by thanking the R.A.S.E. and our judging committee for the great honour of judging the Shorthorn classes at this years Royal Show.

Heifer In Calf Starting with a class of quality In Calf Heifers, I had no hesitation in putting a roan heifer in first place, an easy winner on the day, an outstanding incalf heifer with great stretch, tremendous body capacity and for a young heifer, great drop of rib and walking well on good legs and feet.

I gave her the advantage over my second heifer for the extra capacity and being more forward in her udder.

Second over third walked around the ring with more style, a harder top line and dairyness through the front end which won her the day to my very good third heifer.

Third over fourth having more maturity, being more forward in her udder and tracking better on her hind legs.

Not easy to judge because the two top cows were exceptional, mature, in calf cows and both of them I liked very much. The eventual winner had to be the very correct light roan cow giving her the advantage over my 2nd cow being cleaner and more angular through her front end. Second over third for the quality and teat placement in her udder. Third over fourth being truer to Dairy Shorthorn character and colour.

Heifer In Milk An outstanding class of Shorthorn in milk heifers before me, a class not easy to judge. Nearly right down the line they could have been winners at any other show, a great accolade to the breeders and the way that they turned out their outstanding heifers.

Very close between first and second, both excellent dairy heifers on great legs and feet, I gave the first advantage over second having a little extra stature and style and more height in her rear udder attachment. Second over third, another close placing, being more correct in her front teat placement. Third over fourth showing more Dairy Shorthorn character.

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Junior Cow in Milk Another big class of in milk Dairy Cows, quality again is right the way down the line, a credit to the exhibitors I had no hesitation in putting the light roan cow in first place having the advantage of dairy strength, more power through her chest yet this cow exhibited wonderful dairyness and was also harder on her top line than my second cow and just has that little bit more power and depth of rib and width of rump than my second cow. My second cow a very dairy, upstanding cow, the correctness and shallowness in her udder gave her the advantage over the third cow, whose rear udder attachment, height and width and in particular better ligament gave her advantage over my fourth cow. This tall upstanding red and white cow which oozes dairyness placed her over my fifth cow being just neater in her teat than my sixth cow a similar tall dairy cow, the balance and dairyness.

The Heifer championship was judged first, the two excellent in milk heifers champion and reserve.

For the Supreme Championship a very close decision between the Junior and Senior Cows in milk. Two very similar cows but I believed my younger cow was a clear winner as she had more balance than my second cow, she is better through her top and around her rump area just stood better on her hind legs and walked more freely on parade. The

Senior Cow in Milk This class of senior cows were a very youthful looking class.

I placed another light roan cow in first place, an upstanding dairy cow with great stretch. This cow I gave the advantage over the second cow for the extra depth through her rib and length and also better attached in her fore udder. But a very worthy second, upstanding forth calver, a very close placing between second and third, just the youthfulness and shallowness of udder of this cow gave her the edge over my third cow being a tremendous production cow with tremendous dairy strength, I loved the veination in the udder of this cow and I placed her over my fourth cow for that dairyness throughout and quality of udder.

Championships An incredible line up of Dairy Shorthorn cattle in the Championship, you'd go anywhere in the world and find no better than these, an outstanding show of modern Dairy Shorthorn's. Every cow and heifer in this line could have been a champion in any other show any other country in the world and a credit to the exhibitors today.

reserve cow, a tremendous production cow with outstanding udder had to stand above the exceptional young heifer in milk to whom I gave honorary mention.

I would like to thank the exhibitors for showing the true excellence of the shorthorn breed in their professional presentation of their cattle. I would like to thank Mary Collins and Gordon Robson for their hard work in keeping the judging running smoothly. I left the day having enjoyed the experience of judging some outstanding cattle. A day to remember.

David Winnington

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PRESENTATIONS AT THE ROYAL SHOW PAVILION 2009

Debbie Winnington presents Neil Madeley with the RASE trophy for The Best Shorthorn

Cerys Crank receiving the Melvin trophy for the Champion Heifer

Graham Madeley receiving the Kelmscott trophy for the Best Group of Three bred by Exhibitor

David Madeley receiving his award as herdsman for the winning Shorthorn The Billy Goodman Trophy presented by his daughter Mary Whittaker

The Last Ever Royal Show July 2009 A 170 yr history of the Royal Show came to an end this year with the last ever Royal Show.

Ask any pedigree stockman in the UK which prize he would most like to win and most of them would say without hesitation The Royal Show. The pride associated with winning the breed championship at the Royal show has to be seen to be understood and this is true of all animals not just cattle.

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The RASE blames declining numbers of farmers and visitors coupled with the success of their technical events for the demise of the Royal Show, but it has been sad to see that this great institution, which has spawned imitators across the world, in terminal decline when other agricultural shows facing similar problems have continued to thrive. The Shorthorn sections this year were well supported with good classes of quality cattle and it was good to see the breed going out on a high.

Most of you will know Caroline in the office who during the day answers your queries on the telephone but some of you may not know that in the evening “she's a singer with the band” and wow what a singer.

As a mark of respect, the Society organized a “Royal Wake” for the last night of the show. Members, friends and partners in the industry were invited to the event, kindly sponsored by Shepherd Publishing, and were duly entertained by “Big Agenda.”

With husband Jason on guitar and three other talented musicians they provided a fantastic evening's entertainment. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the last night of the last ever Royal show such a memorable affair. What a swell party it was!

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Great Yorkshire Show 14/16 July 2009 | Judge: James Robinson

Shorthorn Supreme Champion: Hooton Lily Fair 196th from JC Hayward Picture taken at the Royal Show Junior Dairy Shorthorn Champion & Reserve Interbreed Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette from JC Hayward

Maiden Heifer 1st Churchroyd Heather 45 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Marleycote Petal 109th GG Baynes & Son 3rd Rodway Lily 3rd MJ Jackson 4th Kidstones Gentle A Wilkes Heifer in calf 1st Churchroyd Peggy 11th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Hutchinwood General Sweetrose 12th G & PC Fleetwood Cow in calf due to calve within 3 months of the show 1st Hooton Fairy Duchess 31st JC Hayward 2nd Breckney Wildeyes P & CA Harrison 3rd Marleycote Petal 95th GG Baynes & Son 4th Churchroyd Gentle 58th A Wilkes Heifer in milk 1st Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette JC Hayward 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th Breckney Lady 2nd P & CA Harrison Cow in milk born in or after 2004 1st Marleycote Fleur 18th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Churchroyd Butterbur JA & WA Young 4th Winbrook VI 114th GA & DW Dent Cow in Milk born in or before 2003 1st Hooton Lily Fair 196 JC Hayward 2nd Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns

Judges Report: MAIDEN HEIFER (9 IN CLASS) - First place went to Ian Collins with a very correct dark roan animal, superb feet and legs and a superior spring and depth of rib to the slightly taller heifer in second, from Baynes'. It was this animal's stature and ring presence which gave it the advantage over a very correct young calf from Martin Jackson, certainly one to look out for in the future.

IN CALF HEIFER - Only two in this class, but two superb animals. First place went to a beautiful roan heifer from Churchroyd, its stature and style gave it the advantage over a very promising looking red and white heifer from George Fleetwood.

Production Inspection 1st Hooton Lily Fair 196th JC Hayward 2nd Broadlane Lofty 21st JA & WA Young 3rd Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th Breckney Wildeyes P & CA Harrison Group of Three 1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd GG Baynes & Son 4th GA & DW Dent Best Pair 1st IRG Collins & Ptns Sired by Marleycote Maverick 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns Sired by Jerom Champion: Hooton Lily Fair 196th

JC Hayward

Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette

JC Hayward

Reserve: Junior Champion: Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette

JC Hayward

Churchroyd Gwen

IRG Collins & Ptns

Reserve: INTERBREED JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION: Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette

JC Hayward

COW IN CALF (8 IN CLASS) First place went to a great cow from Hooton, due with her fourth. She had to go into top spot due to her superb depth of rib and quality of udder; she also had the advantage over the rest of the class with her cleanness of bone. Second place over third was due to her stature and quality of rear leg. shorthorn

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HEIFER IN MILK (8 IN CLASS) First place had to go to a heifer from John Hayward which caught my eye as son as she entered the ring. She was by far the tallest, most stylish animal in the class, with a superb depth of rib; it was her overall body capacity which gave her the nod over a well uddered heifer from Churchroyd in second. Not much between the second and third, second just had a bit more maturity. These two had a better udder quality than the two roan heifers in fourth and fifth. Overall a superb class of in milk heifers which has been a pleasure to judge.

JUNIOR COW IN MILK (8 IN CLASS) Great cows in this class, with first place going to a very sweet red and white second calver from Marleycote. She had a cracking full, balanced rear udder and a lovely fine bone quality in the legs, which gave her the advantage over a powerful red cow from Ian Collins in second. She was looking a bit fresher in the fore udder than my third placed cow from Wendy Young; it was this cow's rump quality and sharpness over the shoulder which gave her the advantage over fourth place from David Dent. This cow improved a great deal as the day went on.

SENIOR COW IN MILK Only three forward in this class, first had to go to the most correct cow overall. She tracked beautifully and had a great deep rib and sharp shoulder. It was her overall style, quality through the rear legs and fore udder which gave her the nod over a big powerful roan cow from Ian Collins. Her stature and rear udder capacity gave her the advantage over third.

GROUP OF THREE First and second place came from the Collins family, a testament to the quality of animals they brought forward to the show. First place had a better balance than the group in second. It was the cleanness of bone in the top two groups which gave them the advantage over third.

PAIRS The two heifers by Maverick from Ian Collins easily topped this class with their evenness and bone quality.

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Second went again to Churchroyd with two cows by Jerom.

BREED CHAMPION My champion had to go to the most correct animal overall - the senior cow from Haywards. Her balance and style stood out on the day. Reserve also went to the Haywards with their heifer in milk, which was also a very worthy junior champion.

James Robinson

The Royal Welsh Show 2009 20/23 July Judge: Mr N Madeley Gwartheg Godro Byrgorn | Dairy Shorthorn Cattle Heifer Maiden 1st Drisgol Belladonna 176th SVB & EA Thomas 2nd Gell Ipod Darlington Cran I Harries Heifer in Calf 1st Gelli Red Rose I Harries Heifer in Milk 1st Gelli Darlington Cran 3rd I Harries Cow in calf 1st Drisgol Claribel 3rd SVB & EA Thomas Cow in Milk 1st Marleycote Win Jill 6th I Harries 2nd Drisgol Tulip 31st SVB & EA Thomas 3rd Drisgol Diana 46th SVB & EA Thomas 4th Gelli Rudolph Foggathorpe I Harries

Champion: Marleycote Win Jill from I Harries

Reserve Junior Champion: Gelli Rudolph Jill Marleycote Win Jill

I Harries

Drisgol Tulip 31st

SVB & EA Thomas

Reserve:

Group of Three From the Drisgol Herd of SVB & EA Thomas

Supreme Shorthorn Champion:

Junior Champion:

Reserve Supreme:

Gelli Darlington Cran 3rd I Harries

I Harries

Senior Champion:

Marleycote Win Jill Drisgol Tulip 31st

I Harries SVB & EA Thomas

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NORTH SOMERSET SHOW 4th May 2009 Judge: R Stockton

A very well supported day provided an excellent show of Shorthorns with 14 Cows and Heifers in the Shows Dairy Section. This Championship was taken for the second year following by David and Sarah Slade's in milk cow 'Brimclose Rosalee'. Reserve also went to the Slades with the in-milk Heifer ‘Brimclose Magic 3’ taking the honours.

SHORTHORN DAIRY CLASSES Maiden Heifer born on or after 01.03.08 (6 Entries) 1st Tonelea Fatima 51 A Whittle 2nd Tonelea Fairmaid 119 A Whittle Heifer in Calf to calve under 3 years of age (3 Entries) 1st Brimclose Torch 2 D & S Slade 2nd Attwoods Rosebuds 2 Miss F R Mannerings Heifer in Milk to have had her first calf under 3 years old (4 Entries) 1st Brimclose Magic 3 D & S Slade 2nd Tonelea Iris 4 A Whittle

Cow in Milk born on or after 01.06.043 (1 Entry) 1st Brimclose Rosalee D & S Slade CHAMPION: D & S Slade - Brimclose Rosalee RESERVE CHAMPION: D & S Slade - Brimclose Magic 3

NEWARK AND NOTTINGHAM SHOW 8/9th May 2009 Judge: J Robinson Heifer, In calf, with first calf and due to calve before three years of age No Entries Cow, In calf, not less that five months with second or subsequent calf. To be shown dry.

1st Churchroyd Butterburd IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Churchroyd Nicola IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer, in milk to first calving, having calved her first calving at under 3 years old.

1st Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns Cow, in mIlk, having had 2 or more calvings 1st Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns Group of three: IRG Collins & Ptns Champion & Reserve Dairy Interbreed Champion: Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns Reserve: Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns

Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Dairy Interbreed Champion Churchroyd Heather 30th from IRG Collins and Ptns

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY SHOW August 2009 Judge: GW Pattinson | Gwartheg Dairy Shorthorn Maiden Heifer 1st Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid IL & E Harries Heifer in calf 1st Gelli Red Rose IL & E Harries Cow in calf 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns Cow, in mIlk, having had 2 or more calvings 1st Gelli Flora Il & E Harries 2nd Glanhirwen Lady 66th P Morgan Heifer in milk 1st Philmore Lady P Morgan 2nd Gelli Rudolph Jill IL & E Harries Cow in milk Champion: Gelli Rudolph Foggathorpe from IL & E Harries 1st Gelli Rudolph Foggathorpe IL & E Harries Best Group of Three 2nd Strickley Lily 6th IL & E Harries 1st IL & E Harries Lifetime Production for cows which have given at least 25,00kgs of milk Champion: No entries Gelli Rudolph Foggathorpe IL & E Harries

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STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW 27/28th May 2009 Judge: G Bell Heifer 1st Cotonhall Tulip 2nd 2nd Cotonhall Clarissa 3rd Rodway Samanta 18th 4th Rodway Fancy Cow in Calf 1st Rodway Claribel 2nd Churchroyd Nicola 5 3rd Nejay Erin Heifer in Milk 1st Westonia Marie 6th 2nd Rodway Bluma 2nd 3rd Churchroyd Gwen 8th Cow in Milk 1st Nejay Erin 2nd 2nd Churchroyd Heather 30th 3rd Rodway Jenna 4th Attwell Anne Group of Three: 1st G Madeley Best Two: 1st G Madeley

R Kite R Kite G Madeley G Madeley G Madeley IRG Collins & Ptns N Madeley R Stockton G Madeley IRG Collins & Ptns N Madeley IRG Collins & Ptns G Madeley N Madeley

Champion - Nejay Erin 2nd from N Madeley

Exhibitor Bred: 1st Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton Champion: Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley Reserve: Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns

Judges Report: Stafford Show is unusual among the summer shows as the judging of all the cattle breeds takes place indoors, within the atmospheric Bingley Hall. The Shorthorn ring being flanked by the Holsteins on one side and a very boisterous display of Dexters on the other!

Judging commenced at nine o'clock prompt with a very good class of six maiden heifers. Robert Kite enjoyed a successful debut, taking the top two spots ahead of a pair of Rodway heifers. The leading stirk being deeper and more open ribbed than its herdmate which in turn had more balance and strength than a very stylish and dairylike Rodway heifer in third.

In the in-calf heifers an entry from the Collins family possessed more dairyness and looked to have a more promising mammary than a very tall and long heifer that was lying further off calving from the Rodway.

Next was three superb in-calf cows, the winner from Graham Madeley was coming to her seventh calving and had the advantage over the Churchroyd entry on height and width of rear udder attachment and overall stretch and power, the second place cow excelling in correctness of rump, topline, and teat placement over a very good cow from Neil and Jayne Madeley.

There then followed a super class of milking heifers, headed by the single entry from Rodger Stockton, this tall, well grown heifer was very correct and balanced in it's frame, and had more bloom in it's rear udder than a lovely clean boned Rodway animal that narrowly beat a very stylish heifer from the Collins' for its fore udder snugness and deeper rear rib.

The individual classes finished on a high with six outstanding individuals paraded. There was a range of type and ages, but on the day I elected to go for youth and picked out a tremendous second calver from Nejay the overall bloom in her mammary and cleanness of bone put her ahead of another fantastic young cow from Ian Collins, whose stylish charge carried more width of frame than another smart second calver, this time from the Rodway herd.

For the Championship the packed ring was overflowing with quality, but I had no doubt about the selection of the Champion animal, Nejay Erin 2 from Neil and Jayne Madeley, with Churchroyd Heather 30 from the Collins family a worthy Reserve and Roger Stockon's Westonia Marie as Honourable Mention.

There then followed a group of three and a pairs class in which the Rodway easily won with two very well matched teams. All in all a great display of quality Shorthorns, and no danger of getting wet or sunburnt!

G Bell

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CHESHIRE SHOW 23/24th June 2009 Judge: P Harrison Open Heifer 1st Kayl Proud Countess 27th 2nd Churchroyd Heather 45th 3rd Cotonhall Tulip 4th Rodway Fancy Heifer in-calf 1st Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th 2nd Avondale Ada 4th 3rd Kayl Proud Roanna 4th Rodway Lisbet 3rd Heifer In Milk 1st Yewtree Prince Alidia 2nd Rodway Sonnchein 15th 3rd Westonia Marie 6th 4th Kayl Proud Countess 20th Cow in calf 1st Kayl Proud Countess 16th 2nd Rodway Claribel 26th 3rd Avondale Countess 5th 4th Broadlane Goldie 41st Cow in Milk having had 2 or 3 calves 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th 2nd Churchroyd Butterbur 3rd Kayl Sand Poppy 4th Rodway Lisbet 2nd

N & R Boote IRG Collins & Ptns R Kite G Madeley Messrs E & M Crank Messrs E & M Crank N & R Boote G Madeley HV Wright G Madeley R Stockton N & R Boote N & R Boote G Madeley Messrs E & M Crank GP Norbury IRG Collins & Ptns Messrs JA & WA Young N & R Boote G Madeley

Champion: Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns

Champion from IRG Collins & Ptns - Churchroyd Heather 29th Cow in milk having had 4 or more calves 1st Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Rodway Marie 62nd G Madeley Pair of Shorthorns one sire 1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd G Madeley 3rd Messrs E & M Crank Group of Three 1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd G Madeley 3rd N & R Boote

Reserve: Churchroyd Heather 24th

IRG Collins & Ptns

NANTWICH SHOW 29th July 2009 Judge: S Thomas Heifer born on or after 1 April 08 1st Kayl Proud Countess 26th 2nd Dee Sparkle 2nd 3rd Rodway Fancy Heifer in-calf 1st Yewtree Prince Donna 2nd Avondale Ada 4th 3rd Rodway Marie 71st Cow in calf 1st Wallhope Fairy Star 20th 2nd Rodway Lady Laura 69th 3rd Kayl Lily Fair Heifer In Milk 1st Westonia Marie 6th 2nd Kayl Proud Countess 20th 3rd Yewtree Prince Alidia

N & R Boote D Price-Jones G Madeley HV Wright & Son Ltd Messrs E & M Crank G Madeley WSJ Pugh G Madeley N & R Boote R Stockton N & R Boote HV Wright & Son Ltd

Reserve Champion: Wallhope Fairy Star 20th from WSJ Pugh

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Champion: Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton Cow in Milk having had 2 or 3 calves 1st Rodway Lisbet 2nd G Madeley 2nd Yewtree Chatter Anne HV Wright & Son Ltd 3rd Kayl Tri Buttercup N & R Boote Cow in milk having had 4 or more calves 1st Broadlane Fairy 2nd WP & BP Norbury & Sons 2nd Yewtree Chatter Anne HV Wright & Sons Ltd 3rd Rodway Lady Barrington 17 G Madeley Pair of Shorthorns one sire 1st G Madeley 2nd Messrs E & M Crank 3rd R Boote

Champion Heifer: Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton Breed Champion: Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton Reserve Champion: Wallhope Fairy Star 20th WSJ Pugh SUPREME INTERBREED DAIRY CHAMPION HEIFER: Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton

NEWPORT SHOW 18th July 2009 - Centenary Show Judge: Graham Bell Judges Report: Set within the 200acre Chetwynd Deer Park, the Newport showground must be one of the most picturesque and best laid out show venues in the country and a fitting stage for the Centenary Show.

The Dairy Shorthorn breed was well represented by six exhibitors who brought forward a fine display of high quality cattle.

In the opening class Neil and Jayne Madeley's in-calf heifer had the advantage of being closer to calving and showing more promise in rear udder width than a stylish red heifer from the Rodway.

The second class of in-calf cows gave me a bit more to ponder, eventually opting for Attwell Anne from Neil Madeley, a powerful light roan coming with her fourth calf, who just edged out Wallhope Fairy Star 20 from Will Pugh, by virtue of her tighter loin and more desirable rear teat placement, this second placed cow must be one of the biggest Dairy Shorthorn cows around and looked very impressive on parade, being extremely tall and upstanding through the front end. She completely overpowered Diamat Duchess from David Madeley, a sweet young cow that stood third.

In Calf Heifers 1st Nejay Princess 3 2nd Rodway Marie 71 In-Calf Cows 1st Attwell Ann 2nd Wallhope Fairy Star 20 3rd Diamat Duchess 3 4th Rodway Rosebud Heifer In-Milk 1st Westonia Marie 6 2nd Rodway Sonnschein 15 Junior Cow In-Milk 1st Rodway Lisbet 2 2nd Nejay Erin 2 3rd Rodway Grey Rose 19 4th Kayl Regiment Dairymaid

N & J Madeley G. Madeley N & J Madeley W. Pugh David Madeley G. Madeley Roger Stockton G. Madeley G. Madeley N & J Madeley Robert Kite Robert Kite

DENBIGH AND FLINT SHOW

A pair of tremendous milking heifers came out in class three, the solo entry from Rodger Stockton, Westonia Marie 6 had greater depth and width of frame and more bloom in her udder than Rodway Sonnschein 15, a lovely clean boned, sweet dairy type heifer from Graham Madeley.

The junior milk cows proved to be the best class of the day, four quality second calvers gracing the ring.

Although giving a little away on stature and body capacity to the others, there was no getting past Rodway Lisbet whose exceptional mammary took her to the top spot.

Slightly superior teat placement and the fact she carried her milk a little higher in her udder, kept Nejay Erin 2 ahead of Rodway Grey Rose from first time exhibitor Rob Kite, this was a lovely young cow with a beautiful dairy frame.

With only one forward in the senior cows (fifth calver Rodway Lady Barrington 17) we proceeded straight to the groups, with three red in-milk animals from the Rodway easily winning the day (this group stood reserve to the Holsteins in a strong interbreed class of five).

In the Championship I favoured the milking heifer for her balanced correct frame, style on parade and locomotion over the junior milk cow, who I nominated as best udder, with the 2nd placed junior cow as Hon.Mention.

It was a great day for Rodger Stockton who went on to take reserve supreme interbreed, and a most enjoyable day for me to judge such a high standard of animals.

Senior Cow In-Milk 1st Rodway Lady Barrington 17

G. Madeley

Group of 3: 1st Rodway - also took Reserve Interbreed Group 2nd Nejay Champion and Reserve Interbreed Champion: Westonia Marie 6 R Stockton Reserve Champion: Rodway Lisbet G Madeley Hon. Mention: Nejay Erin 2 N & J Madeley Champion: Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd from E & M Crank

20th August 2009 Judge: G Ritson Cow in Calf 1st Avondale Ada 3rd 2nd Ireby Barrington Duchess Heifer in Milk 1st Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd Heifer in Calf 1st Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th Cow in Milk 1st Ireby Barrington Duchess 2nd Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 3rd Pair of Animals 1st E & M Crank

E & M Crank ED Roberts E & M Crank E & M Crank ED Roberts E & M Crank

Champion: Reserve:

Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd E & M Crank Avondale Ada 3rd E & M Crank shorthorn

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TULLAMORE SHOW 9th August 2009 Judge: G Madeley I had a very enjoyable day at Tullamore judging the Dairy Shorthorns at the AIB National Livestock Show. There were twenty-four exhibits forwards from five exhibitors, and in a predominantly spring block calving country this meant no dry cow classes.

The first class was heifers born in 2009. The first and second placed heifers were incredible close, both flat boned dairy heifers, but the Innisfail Prince of Diamonds had a little bit more style and ring presence than my second placed calf. Whilst the second placed heifer had the advantage over third on her dairyness throughout.

In the heifer born in 2008 class the first heifer again had dairyness and style being cleaner through the front end and across the shoulders than my second placed heifer.

My second heifer edged the advantage over third just on the texture of skin and teat placement.

In the in calf heifer class all the heifers were a long way off calving, due around spring 2010. The winner had come forward from the previous class and so Innisfail Prince of Diamonds progeny won the first three classes.

The youngest heifer in this class paraded well and had impressive udder potential compared to the heifer in second who had more openness of rib and better quality of skin than my heifer in third.

Heifer born in 2009 1st Ballytrain Diamond Tulip 2nd Milkhill Waterloo Rose 9th 3rd Ballytrain Heather 4th Ballytrain Goodie 7 Heifer born in 2008 1st Ballytrain Pamela 4 2nd Milkhill Waterloo Rose 7th 3rd Ballytrain Diamond Rose 4th Ransboro Primrose 55 Heifer In-calf 1st Ballytrain Diamond Rose 2nd Ransboro Primrose 45 3rd Ransboro Primrose 46 4th Rantonall Joy 75 Heifer In-milk 1st Carrowhubbock Fanny 41 2nd Ransboro Primrose 42 3rd Ransboro 4th Churchroyd Teal 3 Cow In-milk 1st Ransboro Cressida 23 2nd Ransboro Blossom 28 3rd Ballytrain Pamela

Heifer born in 2009 line-up, winner Mr James Lambe on the right with Ballytrain Diamond Tulip by Innisfail Prince Of Diamonds

I led off my heifer in milk class with a beautifully flat boned, open ribbed dairy heifer with a good udder attachment and ligament. This size and capacity gave her the advantage over my second heifer whose dairyness and correctness of udder and teat placement gave her the edge over my third place heifer.

In the cow in milk class I led off with a young cow that had the best udder and teat placing in the Shorthorn section. The shallowness of udder in this first placed cow gave her the advantage over second, which was a smaller but dairy animal. Second and third were very similar cows although second had a slightly better udder and teat placement. In this class there were two seventh calvers in the line-up, which was an excellent advert for the breed's longevity, but on the day they had to give way to the younger cows.

I gave the championship to the heifer in milk over the young cow in milk for her dairyness, finer bone quality and better texture of skin.

Graham Madeley

James Lambe Roger McCarthy James Lambe Glenn Carter James Lambe Roger McCarthy James Lambe Glenn Carter James Lambe Glenn Carter Glenn Carter Michael & Breda Manley Kenny Smyth Glenn Carter Glenn Carter James Lambe Glenn Carter Glenn Carter James Lambe

Dairy Shorthorn Champion: Carrowhubbock Fanny 41 Kenny Smyth Reserve Champion: Ransboro Cressida 23

Glenn Carter

Kenny Symth with his Champion Heifer Carrowhubbock Fanny 41st

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Best Pair by the One Sire: Glenn Carter Ransboro Cressida 23 & Ransboro Primrose 42: Sire: Carrowhubbock Henry Cooper Best Group of Three, Any Age and exhibited by the One Exhibitor: Glenn Carter

Group of Three from Glen Carter

28th July 2009

THE 118TH ASHBOURNE SHOW

Judge: Mr J Backhouse, Scarborough

15th August 2009

Maiden Heifer 1st Ellerghyll Duchess Gwynne Mrs DW Throup Cow or Heifer in Calf 1st Chiplodge Elisha ST Stonehouse 2nd Chiplodge Dewdrop Rose ST Stonehouse 3rd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Cow or Heifer in Milk 1st Ellerghyll Kirk Levington 2nd Mrs DW Throup

Judge: Mr G Kirby, Preston

RYEDALE SHOW

Group of Three owned by the Exhibitor: 1st Mrs DW Throup 2nd ST Stonehouse Dairy Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Interbreed Champion: Ellerghyll Kirk Levington 2nd Mrs DW Throup Reserve Dairy Shorthorn: Chiplodge Elisha ST Stonehouse

Classes kindly sponsored by Blue Merle Best Heifer under two yrs 1st Cotonhall Ebony 2nd Cotonhall Tulip 3rd Cotonhall Clarissa Cow in Milk 1st Weaverdale Fillpail Fini 18th

R Kite R Kite R Kite G Pattinson & S Kirkham

Champion: Weaverdale Fillpail Fini 18th G Pattinson & S Kirkham Reserve & Junior Champion: Cotonhall Ebony R Kite

BAKEWELL SHOW 5/6th August 2009

| Judge: Mr G Bell

Heifer born after 1st October 2007 1st Churchroyd Butterbur 3rd IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Cotonhall Tulip R Kite 3rd Cotonhall Clarissa R Kite Cow dry and in calf with 2nd or subsequent calf 1st Broadlane Lofty 21st IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer in-calf with first calf 1st Churchroyd Butterbur 3rd IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Churchroyd Peggy 11th IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer in-milk, to first calving, calved before 3 yrs old 1st Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns Cow in-milk, with second or subsequent calf 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Best officially milk recorded Cow or Heifer 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Broadlane Lofty 21st IRG Collins & Ptns Pair of Cows or Heifers Bred by the Exhibitor 1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns Group of Three animals owned by exhibitors: 1st

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Champion: Churchroyd Heather 29th from IRG Collins & Ptns

Heifer Championship: Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns Supreme Champion: Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns

WESTMORLAND COUNTY SHOW 10th September 2009 Judge: Mr G James Maiden Heifer 1st Strickley Goldie 196th 2nd Mooriggs Lady Barrington 3rd Winbrook Cactus 8th 4th Pewterhouse Nettie 6th Heifer in Calf 1st Strickley Starlet 94th 2nd Pewterhouse Lucy 3rd 3rd Winbrook Dewdrop 123rd Cow in Calf 1st Winbrook Dewdrop 2nd Strickley Annabella 117th Heifer in Milk 1st Strickley Athena 3rd 2nd Winbrook Wren 2nd 3rd Mooriggs Starbud 4th Strickley Goldie 181st Cow in Milk 1st Strickley Starlet 90th 2nd Winbrook Peeress Rose 3rd Winbrook Digitalis 4th Strickley Pansy

WH & KM Robinson P Armstrong G & D Dent JM Kelsall

The Heifer in Milk Class

WH & KM Robinson JM Kelsall G & D Dent G & D Dent WH & KM Robinson WH & KM Robinson G & D Dent P Armstrong WH & KM Robinson WH & KM Robinson G & D Dent N Barker WH & KM Robinson Champion from WH & KM Robinson - Strickley Starlet 90th Group of Three 1st WH & KM Robinson 2nd G & D Dent

Champion: Strickley Starlet 90th Reserve Champion: Strickley Athena 3rd Best Udder: Strickley Starlet 90th

The Winning Group of Three

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PENRITH SHOW 2009 | Judge: Mr William Whiteford Heifer in Milk

Calf born 2009 1st Whitchester Wildqueen 2 2nd Newpark Jean 3rd Newpark Clarissa Calf born 1/9/08 - 31/12/08 1st Mooriggs Lady Barrington 2nd Winbrook Cactus 8th Calf Born 1/5/08 - 31/08/08 1st Strickley Geri 15th 2nd Tahuna Ringlet Calf Born 1/1/08 - 30/4/08 1st Brafell Vanity Fair 2nd 3rd Mooriggs Swell

S Dixon D H Craig D H Craig P Armstrong G & D Dent S Dixon D Jackson J Teasdale D H Craig P Armstrong

Champion Calf: Strickley Geri 15th

S Dixon

Heifer incalf 1st Strickley Athena 3rd 2nd Middlebankend Ruby

WH & KM Robinson N Barker

1st Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 2nd J Fisher 2nd Brafell Michelle J Teasdale 3rd Winbrook G & D Dent 4th Strickley Goldie 181st WH & KM Robinson 5th Strickley Starlet 91st WH & KM Robinson Cow in-calf 1st Strickley Annabella117th WH & KM Robinson 2nd Winbrook Dairymaid 92nd G & D Dent Cow in Milk 1st Winbrook Digitalis N Barker 2nd Strickley Dairymaid 2nd WH & KM Robinson 3rd Strickley Starlet 90th WH & KM Robinson Group of Three 1st WH & KM Robinson 2nd J Teasdale 3rd G & D Dent

Champion: Winbrook Digitalis Reserve Champion: Mossrigg Princess Foggathorpe 2nd

ALL WORLD RED COW PHOTO COMPETITION The All World Red Cow Photo Competition, organized by the Crazy Cow magazine in Australia has become an annual competition to find the best photographs of red and white cows from four countries, and is described in the following pages printed courtesy of Crazy Cow magazine.

The judging process, however was changed after the printing of the following pages, and judging was done as in previous years by each country placing the animals, excluding the entry from their own country. The points are then added up to give an overall winner and the results of the judging from each of the countries involved were as follows: Overall Winners: Dry heifer 1st US (unanimous) - 3 points 2nd CAN - 6 points 3rd UK - 7 points 4th Aust - 8 points 2-3 years 1st Australia (unanimous) - 3 points 2nd US - 6 points 3rd UK - 7 points 4th Can - 8 points 4-5 years 1st Australia - 4points 2nd US - 5 points 3rd UK - 6 points 4th CAN - 9 points Aged 1st Australia (unanimous) - 3 points 2nd US - 6 points 3rd CAN - 7 points 4th UK - 8 points

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UNITED KINGDOM Dry heifer 1st USA 2nd Canada 2 to 3 yr old 1st Australia 2nd USA 4-5 years 1st Australia 2nd USA Aged 1st Australia 2nd Canada

3rd Australia 3rd Canada 3rd Canada 3rd USA

UNITED STATES â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest Marleytcote Peggy 10th is the best UK Dairy Shorthorn I think I have ever seen, I like her alot.â&#x20AC;? - Dave Kendall.

Dry heifer 1st CAN 2nd AUS 3rd UK 2 to 3 yr old 1st AUS 2nd CAN 3rd UK 4-5 years 1st UK 2nd AUS 3rd CAN Aged 1st AUS 2nd CAN 3rd UK CANADA Dry heifer 1st USA 2 to 3 yr old 1st UK 4-5 years 1st USA Aged 1st USA AUSTRALIA Dry heifer 1st USA 2 to 3 yr old 1st UK 4-5 years 1st USA Aged 1st USA

2nd UK

3rd Canada

2nd USA

3rd Canada

2nd UK

3rd Canada

2nd UK

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Breed Society ILLAWARRA

All-World Red Cow photographic competition F

or the third year, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States have gone head to head in an All-World Red Cow photographic competition.

This edition features the finalists in four age classes. This year’s world championship judging will feature a significant change.

They will be decided by the United States association in the first of a rotating format.

The goal remains for additional countries to get involved, according to sponsors Semex and CrazyCow In Print.

“The Illawarra breed is certainly an exciting

one to be a part of,” CrazyCow’s Dean Malcolm said.

“There is increasing interest in this breed from around the world. Any competition is a good thing for any breed and a photo competition, in particular, is fantastic because it makes people get photographs, and it makes them value those photographs. I think our readers will notice a step up in photo quality this year and it should yield some exciting results."

Semex Australia’s Jim Conroy said that his company’s venture into the Illawarra breed

through semen sales and export had been successful.

“I remain very much of the opinion that our Illawarra cattle are equal to any of their Scandinavian counterparts.”

Each class winner wins a half-page advertisement with CrazyCow In Print and a crystal trophy from Semex.

The champions will be announced at International Dairy Week and published in the next edition of CrazyCow In Print.

Dry heifer

AUSTRALIA

CANADA

Riversleigh Jean 9 Owned by D and M Tuhan and son, VIC

Headacher Logic Doris Owned by Jenna Kippen of Schomberg, Ontario

UNITED KINGDOM

UNITED STATES

Marleycote Fleur 30th – Owned by GG Baynes and son, Marley Cote Walls, Hexham, Northumberland

Sunshine Ace Dahlia – Bred and owned by JA Elliot and Donnette Fisher, New Enterprise, Pennsylvania

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Two to three years in-milk

AUSTRALIA Glenbrook Beauty 23 Owned by IL and JA Mueller, SA

CANADA Oceanbrae N Missy Owned by Fred and Margaret Barrett, Miscouche, Prince Edward Island

UNITED KINGDOM Strickley Athena 3rd Owned by WH and K Robinson, Strickley, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria

UNITED STATES Dan Sal Megadeth Zena Bred by Dan and Sally Burd, Graff, Missouri Owned by Purple Cattle Fever Co. and Idalee Farms, Lowville New York, Wisconsin CrazyCow in Print Volume 25, December 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; February 2010 93

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Four to five years in-milk

AUSTRALIA Lynonga Maida 105 Owned by D and J Llewellyn, SA

CANADA Eloc Othello Liza Logie Owned by Sandy Cole of Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia

UNITED KINGDOM Marleycote Peggy 10th Bred by GG Baynes and son, Marley Cote Walls, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland Owned by IL Harries, Gellirodyn, Crosshands, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

UNITED STATES Halpins Melody Bred and owned by Halpin Farms, Kempton, Illinois

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Aged cow in-milk

AUSTRALIA Panorama Angeline 8 Owned by KE and AM Dorries and Bluechip Genetics, VIC

CANADA Valley Crest Alice 39 Owned by Ivan and Diane Naylor of Kleefeld, Manitoba

UNITED KINGDOM Elkington Gentle Owned by Mr and Mrs MS Davies, Troedyrhiw, Llangynnin, St. Clears, Carmathenshire

UNITED STATES Nixs Lilypad Bred and owned by Tim Nix, Plato, Minnesota

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Dairy Event 16th / 17th September 2009 Judge: Matt Hayward 2009 will be the last year the Dairy Event was held at Stoneleigh Park Showground, 2010 will see the event held at the NEC in Birmingham, another sad loss to the showground and its resident cattle Societies. The event this year though was great success, the sun shone on the event (a rarity lately) and the crowds thronged.

The Society stand was particularly busy with enquiries from all types of people, and as usual the raffle calf pulled the crowd and over 1000 tickets were sold over the two days. The prize eventually going to a Shorthorn Society member, Mr Wainwright from Shropshire who was at the ring side when the ticket was drawn, good luck to him and grateful thanks to WH & KM Robinson for donating this years calf.

Heifer In Milk 1st Earlsgift Greenleaf 3rd 2nd Strickley Athena 3rd 3rd Churchroyd Lady Rose 16th 4th Avondale Ada 4th Junior Cow in Milk 1st Churchroyd Gentle 59th 2nd Rodway Lisbet 2nd 3rd Churchroyd Heather 29th 4th Nejay Erin 2nd

E & M Crank WH & KM Robinson IRG Collins & Ptns E & M Crank IRG Collins & Ptns GA Madeley IRG Collins & Ptns N Madeley

Senior Cow in Milk 1st Churchroyd Nicola 5th 2nd Rodway Red Rose 19th 3rd Winbrook Mirabell 4th Nejay Erin

Alan Phillips of Blue Merle presenting the Blue Merle Challenge Cup for the Champion Shorthorn

Judges Report:

CHAMPION: Churchroyd Gentle 59th RESERVE: Rodway Lisbet 2nd Heifer Champion: Earlsgift Green Leaf

IRG Collins & Ptns GA Madeley E & M Crank N Madeley

IRG Collins & Ptns GA Madeley E & M Crank

It was a great honour to be asked to judge the last Dairy Event to be held at Stoneleigh and there's no doubt that the Shorthorn classes there ended on a high. With both quantity and quality on show in every class.

The first class of the day was the heifer in milk. Heading the line once again was Earlsgift Green Leaf 3 from E and M Crank, a stylish heifer with masses of frame and dairy strength enabling her to edge ahead of the very correct entry Strickley Athena 3 from the Robinson's that I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of in the future.

Next up was the junior cow in milk class, again this was a class that bristled with quality. Leading this class was Churchroyd Gentle 59, a great young cow, from the minute it walked into the ring you could see the quality throughout, tremendous frame, stylish, snuggly attached udder and bags of that all important dairy strength.

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All of which eventually gained her the Champion award. Standing in second place was Rodway Lisbet 2 from G Madeley, a sweet cow with a fantastic udder leading to her gaining both the reserve Champion award and also the overall best udder.

My final class of the day the the senior cow in milk. One of

the hardest classes to judge on the day, many exhibits had proved themselves over numerous lactations.

Eventually I chose Churchroyd Nicola 3 from the Collins family a youthful exhibit that paraded beautifully a very close second was Rodway Red Rose 19 a cow that you'd never guess was showing with its 9th, its udder still nice and snug.

Mr Wainwright with his prize, the raffle calf from Strickley

South West Dairy Show 7th October 2009 | Judge: R Boote

Champion: Elkington Fairy 10th from MS & EAE Davies

Cow or Heifer in calf 1st Rodway Lady Laura 69th 2nd Elkington Gentle 3rd Cargenwen Fillpail 12th Pair of Animals 1st MS & EAE Davies 2nd K Osborne & Sons

G Madeley MS & EAE Davies JT Rose

Hiefer in Milk 1st Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton 2nd Cargenwen Fillpail 24th JT Rowe 3rd Ablington Princess 11th WH & SJ Rawlins Junior Cow 1st Elkington Fairy 10th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Ablington Jill 3rd WH & SJ Rawlins 3rd Goodwick Darling Princess 49th K Osborne & Son Intermediate Cow in milk 1st Elkington Ann 6th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Cargenwen Little Jane 31st JT Rowe 3rd AblingtonPrincess 10th WH & SJ Rawlins Senior Cow in milk 1st Elkington Amber Princess 4th MS & EAE DAvies 2nd Tonelea Strawberry WH & SJ Rawlins 3rd Goodwick Poppy Barrington 71st KJ Osborne & Son

Champion: Elkington Fairy 10th Reserve: Westonia Marie 6th

Welsh Dairy Show

MS & EAE Davies R Stockton

20th October 2009 | Judge: G Bell Cow in Calf 1st Elkington Gentle Heifer in Milk 1st Philmore Red Lady 2nd Gelli Rudolph Jill Cow in Milk with 2nd Calf 1st Elkington Fairy 10th 2nd Gelli Rudolph Foggathorpe Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf 1st Gelli Flora 2nd Elkington Princess Anne 4th Senior Cow in Milk 1st Elkington Princess Anne 6th 2nd Glanhirwen Pansy 14th Best Group of 3 Animals 1st MS & EAE Davies

MS & EAE Davies P Morgan IL & E Harries MS & EAE Davies IL & E Harries IL & E Harries MS & EAE Davies MS & EAE Davies IL & E Harries

CHAMPION: Elkington Fairy 10th MS & EA DAvies RESERVE CHAMPION: Gelli Flora IL & E Harries JUNIOR CHAMPION: Philmore Red Lady P Morgan

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ALL-BREEDS ALL-BRITAIN COLOURED CALF SHOW 2009

Calf Shows

Held at the Stoneleigh Showground on 14th/15th February Shorthorn Judge: Matt Fisher

Calf Classes:

Breed Champion Rodway Tiny 253

Baby Calf Born on or after 1st March 2008 - 9 Entries 1st Strickley Geri 15th S Dixon 2nd Rodway Jenna 5th GA Madeley 3rd Kidstones Lady Laura 9th A Wilkes 4th Churchroyd Nicola 8th IRG Collins & Ptns Junior Calf born between 1st Dec 07 & 29th Feb 08 - 11 entries 1st Rodway Tiny 253rd G Madeley 2nd Nejay Acacia 3rd N Madeley 3rd Marleycote Chatter 12 GG Baynes & Son 4th Kidstones Lady Laura 8th AE Wilkes 5th Strickley Annabella 140th WH & KM Robinson Intermediate Calf born between 1st Sept & 30th Nov 07 - 10 entries 1st Westonia Marie 8th R Stockton 2nd Rodway Rhoda 33rd G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Butterbur 3rd IRG Collins & Prtns 4th Strickley Goldie 192nd WH & KM Robinson 5th Churchroyd Lady Walton 9th IRG Collins & Prtns Senior Calf born between 1st May & 31ST Aug 07 - 6 entries 1st Rodway Marie 71st GA Madeley 2nd NejayPrincess 4th N Madeley 3rd Strickley Athena 3rd WH & KM Robinson 4th Strickley Serene 5th WH & KM Robinson Mature Calf born between 1st Jan & 30th April 07 - entries 1st Kidstones Lady Marigold A Wilkes 2nd Rodway Lisbet 3rd G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Molly 15th IRG Collins & Prtns

Reserve Champion - Strickley Geri 15th

Champion: Rodway Tiny 253rd from GA Madeley Reserve: Strickley Geri 15th from S Dixon Hon Mention: Philmore Red Lady from P Morgan shorthorn

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Winning Shorthorn Handlers, from left to right, 1st Stephen Jordan, 2nd Anna Dickinson, 3rd Kathryn Butterfield

NORTH MIDLANDS CALF SHOW

SOUTH WALES CALF SHOW

Junior Calf 1st Rodway Lady Barrington 29 2nd Dee Domino 7 3rd Yew Tree Elliot Iris Intermediate Calf 1st Cotonall Tulip 2nd Yew Tree Princess Heather 3rd Kayl Proud Countess 28 Senior Calf 1st Churchroyd Heather 45 2nd Rodway Fancy 3rd Rodway Samanta 18 Junior Handler 1st Rebecca Crank 2nd George Oultram 3rd Ellie Ithell-Roberts Senior Handler 1st Cerys Crank 2nd Ellena Crank

Judge: Mr T Hack

Champion Handler: Cerys Crank Res. Handler & Promising Handler: Ellena Crank

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Calf born after 1st March 2009 1st Philmor Wild Lady P Morgan 2nd Elkington Niobe Rose Davies Family 3rd Elkington Princess Anne 10 Davies Family Calf born between 1st Dec 08 - 28th Feb 09 1st Elkington Barrington 26 Davies Family 2nd Elkington Gentle 6 Davies Family Calf born between 1st Sep - 30th Nov 08 1st Drisgol Belladonna 180 S.V.B & E.A Thomas 2nd Elkington Nellie 20 Davies Family 3rd Elkington Nellie 19 Davies Family 4th Drisgol Church Daisy S.V.B & E.A Thomas Calf born between 1st May- 31st Aug 08 1st Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P Morgan 2nd Elkington Amber Princess 10 Davies Family 3rd Elkington Dewdrop 17 Davies Family 4th Elkington Ivy 16 Davies Family Calf born between 1st Jan - 30th April 08 1st Drisgol Belladonna S.V.B & E.A Thomas

Champion Calf: Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P Morgan Reserve Champion: Elkington Amber Princess 10 Davies Family

NORTH OF ENGLAND CALF HANDLER SHOW Judge: Mr William Whiteford Handler 12 yrs and under 1st Joe Forrester 2nd Robert Jackson 3rd Eleanor Fisher 4th Sophie Bowman Handler 12-15 yrs 1st Sarah Hartshore 2nd Connie Jones 3rd Martin Barker Handler 16-20 yrs 1st Stephen Jordan 2nd Lorna Craig 3rd Bethany Armstrong Handler 21-26 yrs 1st Phillip Armstrong & Caroline Atkinson - joint first

Champion Handler:

Joe Forrester

Reserve Champion:

Sarah Hartshore

Champion of the Future:

Robert Jackson

2009 NORTH SOMERSET CALF SHOW

ST JOHNS CHAPEL SHOW

The second SWCSBA Shorthorn Breed Calf Show was held on Monday 4th May at the 2009 North Somerset Show. Gilbert Withers Memorial Fund provided the prize money for the four Classes which were judged

by Roger Stockton. 10 calves were shown by handlers under 26 years of age. The Brimclose Challenge Cup, kindly donated by David and Sarah Slade for the Champion Calf, was won for the second year running

by Arthur Whittle, who took the title this year with his yearling Heifer 'Tonelea Fatima 51' shown by his son Harry. Arthur also took reserve with the 19 month old Heifer 'Rantonall Foggathorpe' shown by Edward Whittle.

Judge: Martin Jackson - Thirsk

Calf born on or after 01.10.08 1st Tonelea Fairmaid 119 A Whittle 2nd Attwoods Rosebud 3 Miss F R Mannerings 3rd Laravae Poppy J Genduso Calf born on or between 01.04.08 and 30.09.08 1st Tonelea Fatima 51 A Whittle 2nd Laravae Lucky Miss C Genduso 2nd Brimclose Samanta D & S Slade Calf born on or between 01.11.07 and 31.03.08 1st Attwoods Rosebud 3 Miss F R Mannerings Calf born on or between 01.07.07 and 31.10.07 1st Rantonall Foggathorpe A Whittle

CHAMPION: A Whittle - Tonelea Fatima 51 RESERVE CHAMPION: A Whittle - Rantonall Foggathorpe

29th August 2009 Calf born between 1st Jan and 30th June 08 1st Newpark Barrington Belle 8th D Craig 2nd Newpark Snowdrop 22nd D Craig 3rd Newpark Lady 19th D Craig 4th Tahuna Ringlett D Jackson Calf born between 1st July and 31st Dec 08 1st Newpark Margaret 18th D Craig 2nd Newpark Mandy 9th D Craig 3rd Tahuna Lady Rose 5th D Jackson 4th Newpark Daffodil 11th D Craig Calf born in 09 1st Newpark Jean 20th D Craig 2nd Newpark Clarissa 23rd D Craig 3rd Tahuna Alice 9th D Jackson 4th Newpark Barrington Belle 9th D Craig

Champion: Newpark Barrington Belle 8th D Craig Reserve: Newpark Snowdrop 22nd D Craig Hon Mention: Newpark Snowdrop 22nd D Craig Young Handlers Classes Handler aged 18 - 30yrs 1st Victoria Bowman Handler aged under 12 yrs 1st Connie Jones 2nd Sophie Bowman 3rd Luke Jackson 4th Harvey Jackson - joint - Georgia Bowman Handler aged 12 - 17yrs 1st Lorna Craig 2nd Robert Jackson 3rd Sarah Hartshorne

Senior Handler - Champion: Lorna Craig Senior Handler - Reserve: Victoria Bowman Junior Handler - Champion: Connie Jones Junior Handler - Reserve: Sophie Bowman shorthorn

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Our 2009 Achievements Hooton Lily Fair 196 EX94 - Royal Show Res. Champion 2009 - Champion Great Yorkshire Show 2009

Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette VG87 (2y) - Reserve Champion Great Yorkshire Show 2009 - Reserve Junior Interbreed Great Yorkshire Show 2009

Hooton Lily Fair 111 EX94 - 100,000Kg Ann, John, Chris & Matt Hayward Westwood Farm, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire. tel: 01777 870248

Hooton Fairy Duchess 31 EX93

Hooton Lily Fair 161 EX90

- Winner 2009 Gold Cup - Interbreed Pro Ins Winner Yorks Milk Records

- Reserve 2009 Gold Cup

ALL-BREEDS ALL-BRITAIN COLOURED CALF SHOW October 2009 Held at the Stoneleigh Showground on 9th/11th October Shorthorn Judge: Paul Harrison Calf Classes: Baby Calf Born on or after 1st March 2009 1st Rodway Claribel 37th GA Madeley 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 11th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Philmore WKD Lady P Morgan 4th Rodway Marcia 28th GA Madeley Junior Calf born between 1st Dec 08 & 28th Feb 09 1st Marleycote Fleur 27th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Rodway Lady Barrington 29th GA Madeley 3rd Rodway Saffie 4th D Madeley 4th Rodway Lily 3rd M Jackson 5th Nejay Tiny 3rd N Madeley Intermediate Calf born between 1st Sept & 30th Nov 08 1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 17th IRG Collins & Prtns 2nd Rodway Sonnchein 17th G Madeley 3rd Jimbob Barrington Duchess James Madeley 4th Dee Pansy 11th Alex Wilkes Senior Calf born between 1st May & 31st Aug 08 1st Kayl Proud Countess 26th R Boote 2nd Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P Morgan 3rd Marleycote Petal 109th GG Baynes & Son 4th Nejay Princess 5th N Madeley 5th Rodway Samanta 18th GA Madeley Mature Calf born between 1st Jan & 30th April 07 entries 1st Kayl Lakeside Tiny R Boote 2nd Rodway Lady Barrington 26th G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Gentle 73rd JA & WA Young 4th Churchroyd Gentle 74th IRG Collins & Prtns

Champion Shorthorn Calf - Kayl Proud Countess 26th

Champion: Kayl Proud Countess 26th Rob Boote Reserve: Kayl Lakeside Tiny Rob Boote Hon Mention: Marleycote Fleur GG Baynes & Son

Judges Report: May I thank the society for the great honour and privilege of Judging the breed calf classes at this years 2009 October national calf show held at Stoneleigh. This is a great shop window in the busy showing calendar of the breed. For those of you who have never been to the show it is a great event for youngsters of all ages from babies to 2 to three year olds playing with toy tractors in the judging rings scooping up the excess sawdust at the end of judging, just imagine what is going through the minds of these future young breeders â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D BE DONE IN HALF THE TIME IF I BORROWED Roger Evans's scraper tractor''. I walked through the lines at the end of judging and there were youngsters every where helping to pack up or sitting and talking to new friends they had made during the weekend. This is what the event is all about learning new skills be it calf handling.

Reserve Champion Calf - Kayl Lakeside Tiny

Preparing calves for the show ring or just socialising and talking to different people and making new acquaintances it all adds to a better quality of life and adds to gaining new experiences.

I knew what to expect having attended the show before and having shown calves at the show I was expecting a high standard and I was not disappointed. The classes were well supported and the standard of showing and calf presentation was high, with some very young handlers doing an exceptional job in probably their first ever national calf show.

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The first class and the first three calves were of a very high standard. I headed this class with an easy winner in Rodway Claribel 38th a well grown calf with a good hard top line and depth of rib. And it was this growth and depth of rib that gave her the advantage over the stylish calf Churchroyd Gwen 11th in second whose style and overall width gave her the advantage over the real sweet red calf Philmore Wild Lady in third.

The next class and there were 11 calves in this class.

Led by Marleycote Fleur a calf that took my eye as soon as it entered the ring a long well grown calf that oozed style, presence and dairy quality from nose to tail. And it was this and the overall length that gave it the advantage over the second calf Rodway lady Barrington 29th. another well grown calf showing exceptional rib and length and that gave it the advantage over the very correct calf Rodway Saffine 4th in third position.

In the third class my winner was Churchroyd Kirklevington 16th a very correct well balanced roan calf showing a very hard top line and strength and balance throughout, and its skin texture was mellow to the touch, she also paraded on exceptional legs and feet, this eventually gave her the advantage over the very correct long attractive calf in second Rodway Sonnschein 17th a calf that showed good balance and width of rump throughout. this gave it the advantage over the clean dairy calf Jimbob Barrington Duchess 2nd in Third position.

The fourth class of the day was the outstanding class of the day, the largest in number and sheer quality right down the line. I would have loved to have owned all of these calves, after inspecting all the calves I soon made my mind up to pull in the first three calves, as the rest of the class were very close in quality and needed to be approached methodically .My first three calves were of a very high standard and very well grown, and I led this class with by far the most superior calf in this class Kayl Proud Countess 26th .She took my eye the minute she walked in the ring, she was a long clean dairy calf showing great sweep and openness of rib, she showed exceptional balance of dairyness and strength being clean through the neck and withers and possessed a strong top line and very correct rump structure. These attributes gave her the advantage over the second calf Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid. The second over the third was a very close placing but I gave my second calf the advantage over my third Marleycote Petal 109th in being 110

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a longer calf throughout, cleaner through the neck and neater in her udder and teats. But I have to admire my third calf for her overall sweep and openness of rib and width through the rump.

The Fifth class on the day was the smallest in number but however led by another exceptional winner in Kayl Lakeside Tiny. I had to admire the overall length Stature and dairy strength of this Heifer and it was this stature length and dairyness that gave it the advantage over the Second heifer Rodway Lady Barrington 26th . She was a different type of heifer but again well grown I gave her the advantage over my third for her extra scope and chest capacity and having a deeper more open rib. The third heifer Churchroyd Gentle 73rd was well balanced smaller heifer, being very uniform throughout and had the advantage over the fourth in her power through the front end.

I was looking for dairy calves with clean front ends, hard tops, open ribbed, well balanced calves and calves with tremendous legs and feet. The championship line up I felt typified what I was looking for, The champion calf Kayl Proud Countess by Llandovery Ginny's Empire, for me stood out, showing the tremendous length of body and balance of dairyness and strength that I was looking for, she was followed in reserve by her herd mate in the mature class winner Kayl Lakeside Tiny. Another well grown heifer but I gave the advantage to my champion on the day for being that little bit cleaner through the front end and cleaner fleshed throughout. My honorable mentioned was another clean dairy calf but lost out in age and stature to my two previous calves on the day but her day will come again.

I would like to thank the society for looking after me and Enfys during the day ,and for the kind invitation to judge, I will cherish this honour for a long while to come. A special thank you to the exhibitors and young handlers for turning out such high quality heifers for me to judge.

And last by no means least to the Stewards Mary Collins and Marshall Crank for their hard work and assistance The Shorthorn breed has a great future if we can nurture an interest in the young members to participate in an event like this, and is a shop window to attract other potential young enthusiasts as well.

Thank you one and all, Gwyndaf James.

Shorthorn Handlers Classes Shorthorn Handlers did very well in the Showmanship competition for all the Coloured Breeds, Class positions were.

As follows: Junior Handler (Split into two groups according to age) Group A - 9 Entries 2nd Hannah Morgan Group B - 11 Entries 2nd

David Madeley

4th

Lucy Morgan

Champion Shorthorn Handler Cerys Crank being presented with her trophy from Frank Milnes (R) Judge: Paul Harrison (L)

Intermediate Handler - 25 Entries 2nd

Katie Morgan

7th

Elle Crank

Senior Handler 1st

Cerys Crank

7th

Kayleigh Coole

Mature Handler - 6 Entries 3rd

Kathryn Butterfield

5th

Jayne Fort

Champion Shorthorn Handlers L to R Katie Morgan, Cerys Crank and David Madeley

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Membership Information

Shorthorn Society Membership and Registration Fees Membership:

UK

Eire

Annual: Junior Member (up to 21yrs): Associate Member: Overseas Associate: Gold Cup Comp Diplomas: Milk Certificates:

£50.00 + £8.75 VAT FREE £15.00 + £2.62 VAT £20.00 £ 5.00 + 88p VAT £ 5.00 + 88p VAT

€70 no VAT FREE €24.00 no VAT

Registrations: Bulls Heifers

No Transfer Fees £40.00 + £7.00 VAT £12.00 + £2.10 VAT

Herd Books - no VAT: Dairy Beef Both Dairy and Beef (now two separate books) Adverts/Newsletter:

€63.00 no VAT €19.00 no VAT

£15.00 or €24.00 £12.00 or €19.00 £25.00 or €40.00 £5 + 88p VAT or €8

Late Registration Fees: All calves must be registered within 3 calendar months of birth.

Registrations received for calves aged 3 to 12 months will be subject to an additional late registration fee of £5.00 or €8 Registrations received for animals over 12 months old will be charged at double the current registration fee.

Merchandise Have your herd name and a Dairy Cow (or any lettering of your choice) embroidered on any garment on the list.

Many different garments available, apply to the office for a list or order form. Average delivery time approximately two/three weeks.

Cost covers - garment, logo and one line of text.

Additional lines charged at £3.00. Postage and packing extra.

Also available are original items with Shorthorn Society, Logo many at low prices to clear stocks, these include caps, ‘T’ Shirts, Sweatshirts, Polo Shirts, Cheese Boards and Trays. We also have a large number of the old stock of ties to clear @ £2.00 or €4.

Contact the office Tel: (0044) (0)24 7669 6549 to order any of these items or email: shorthorn@shorthorn.co.uk

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New ties available at a cost of £8.or €12. Society, sew on Badges at £4.00 or €7.

Junior ties now available at a cost of £6 or €10.50.

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