Dair Shorthorn Journal 2011

Volume 80 2011

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 *Dispersal of the DEE Herd* on Tuesday 19th April 2011 at Beeston in conjunction with Wright Manley

2011 Sales Dates at Chelford

Dairy Shorthorns Monday 6th June Annual Summer Show and Sale

Monday 7th November Annual Autumn Show and Sale ************************************************

* *NEW Date

Beef Shorthorns Saturday 30th April

*NEW * Date

Annual Spring Show and Sale (in conjunction with Highland Cattle Society and Sale)

Saturday 5th November Annual Autumn Show and Sale (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 2010/11 2 Foreword by HRH The Princess Royal 3 Secretary's Report 2010 5 President’s Message 7 This Years Letter - ‘E’ 7 Regulations for Registrations in Coates's Herd Book 8 A Tribute to Past Friends: Roy Whittle 1925 - 2010, Eugene Lambe 1931-2010 9 Star Brood Cows 12 Winners of Gold Cup & Diploma Awards 2009 13 Lifetime Yield Certificates 14 B.W. Howe Founder of the Fletching herd of Dairy Shorthorns - Not out 100 14 An Invitation to the Palace Garden Party 15 New Members & Prefixes 2010 15 Type Classification Results 16 AGM and Judging Day - Held at Ablington Farm Courtesy of the Rawlins Family 19 Breeder Focus The Four Corners by Rachael Madeley 20 Young Breeders Profiles 22 Irish National Ploughing Championships 2010 - Athy - Republic of Ireland (21-23 September) 23 Teasdale Tours 2010 - Visit North Wales and Shropshire 24 Come Blow Your Vuvuzela 28 Photographic Competition 2010 36 All World Red Cow Photo Competition 39 North West Regional Association 44 North West Herds Competition Results 2010 45 North West Herd Competition 2010 45 South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns 50 South Wales and Mid Western Shorthorn Breeders’ 2010 Herd Competition 51 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association 54 South Western Counties - Herds Competition 55 North Midlands Regional Judging Day 56 Shorthorn Breeders Clubs and Associations 56 North Midlands Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders 57 Shorthorn is Paying Dividends on County Armagh Dairy Farm 58 Dairy Shorthorn - the first choice breed 60 DAIRY FARMER OF THE FUTURE 2010 - From Small Shed to Dairy Farmer of The Future!!

61 Sticking with Shorthorns has been a Good Policy 64 Acton Scott 68 Rob's Australian Experience 72 National All Breeds Show 76 Royal Highland Show 79 Great Yorkshire Show 84 Local Shows 86 Dairy Event 101 South West Dairy Show 102 Welsh Dairy Show 103 Shorthorn Society - Enroll Your Friends 104 All-Breeds All-Britain Coloured Calf Show 2010 105 Local Calf Shows 108 Shorthorn Society Show & Sale June 7th 2010 110 “SWCSBA Annual Dairy Show & Sale at Sedgemoor Auction Centre” 112 Elkington Dispersal Sale 112 Shorthorn Society Autumn Sale November 1st 2010 113 Shorthorn Society Information 116

Advertisers Amber Herd

78

Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society

109

Caltech Crystalyx

12

Churchroyd Herd

66-67

Coton Hall Herd

10-11

Drisgol Dairy Shorthorns

35

Dunham Herd

43

Earlsgift & Avondale

6

Farmers Guardian

BC

Frank R Marshall & Co.

IFC

Gelli Shorthorns

27

Glenhaven | Springvale Australian Illawarra Stud 95 Hooton Herd

88

Kayl Dairy Shorthorns

115

NMR

92

Nejay Herd

75

North Midlands Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders 57 North West Regional Association

40

Red Cattle Genetics

48

Rodway Organic Dairy Shorthorns

70-71

Strickley Shorthorns

4

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeder’s Association 54 South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

50

The American Milking Shorthorn

46

Twells Herd

100

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 2010/11

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 Graham Madeley email: rodwayshorthorns@gmail.com

E Crank: tel 0151 356 0025 email: edwardcrank1@aol.com N Madeley: tel 01746 785571 email: neil.madeley@btopenworld.com Region 4 Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire J Fisher: 01623 860764 email: jonathanr.fisher@hotmail.co.uk Region 5 Hereford & Worcs, West Mids, Warwicks, Gloucestershire, Dyfed, Glamorgan, Gwent and Carmarthen

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

E Davies: tel 01994 230377 email: jensdavies@hotmail.com G James: tel 01239 711661 email: gwyndafandenfys@tiscali.co.uk Region 6 Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Vacancy Region 7 Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Gt London J Wyatt: tel 01953 498221 email: tim@pearnwyatt.freeserve.co.uk Region 8 Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Devon and Cornwall A Whittle (Vice-President): tel 01823 400252 email: whittles@houndsmoor.orangehome.co.uk

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

Sue Watkins Accounts & Membership Enquires

G Deane: tel (00353) (0) 214 372 165 Past Presidents

email: suewatkins@shorthorn.co.uk

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

Roger Kelley

D Baynes: tel 01434 673244 email: david@marleycote.fsnet.com

Accountant

Special Members GW Pattinson: tel 01538 308289

tel: 02476 696549

H Rawlins: tel 01980 652701 J Robinson: tel 01539 722294 email: strickley@farming.co.uk G Madeley (President): tel 01952 541211 email: rodwayshorthorns@gmail.com S Royle: tel 0161 9287600 email: stuartroyle@hotmail.com Co-opted Members J Hayward (Treasurer): tel 01777 870248 email: haywardwst@aol.com

Cover Picture: HRH Princess Royal discusses the attributes of the Dairy Shorthorn at the Great Yorkshire Show

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I am delighted to welcome delegates from around the world to the 13th World Shorthorn Conference here in the UK, from where the Shorthorn breed originated. The influence of the breed in global genetics has been immense, stretching to all corners of the world and your attendance at this Conference is testament to that worldwide popularity. During your stay here you will see some wonderful herds of Shorthorn cattle in a variety of different environments and you will also experience some of our great culture and heritage. The resurgence of the native breeds is a welcome change to the decline suffered in the 60's and 70's and many of the herds featured in this brochure which you will visit have been at the forefront of that revival.

The agricultural industry is continually battling the ever increasing bureaucracy but the need to feed an increasing global population remains a fundamental requirement which cannot be overlooked.

The Royal Family has been involved with Shorthorns for many generations both as breeders of Shorthorn cattle and as Patrons of the Society, and I am very pleased, as Patron of the Shorthorn Society, to continue that association.

Coates's Herd Book first published in 1822 is the oldest pedigree cattle herdbook in the world but far from dwelling in the past the breed is looking forward to the future with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. I hope you enjoy your stay in the UK and I look forward to meeting you all at St James's Palace on July 6th

HQ News

Secretary's Report 2010 World Shorthorn Conference - After three years of planning the World Shorthorn Conference came to the UK this summer and is now behind us. We wanted to put on a display of Cattle to be proud of and to offer hospitality and enjoyment to our visitors. The post conference comments we have received suggest that we certainly achieved that. Reports on the 13th World Shorthorn Conference appear elsewhere in this journal but I would like to put on record my thanks to the people who helped to make it such a success. Our Chairman James Playfair-Hannay and all the organising committee, our travel agent Carolyne Cree, our conference organiser Lesley Lewin, our interpreter Theresa Duggan, our coach commentator Catriona Henderson, and all our sponsors. It was a great team effort which gave a very positive view of Shorthorns to people both from here and abroad. The size of milking Shorthorn populations around the world is very small and the ability to organise a world conference and tour solely for milking shorthorns is very difficult to achieve. The inclusion of both Beef and Dairy Shorthorns in the World Council and the working together of both the Shorthorn Society and the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society to put on this Conference and tour was a huge success. The synergy achieved by the two organisations working together was clear to see. As a result of this Conference I am pleased to report that the Dairy Shorthorn Association of Australia has rejoined the Shorthorn World Council and the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association has also enquired about renewing its membership.

One of the highlights for everyone was the reception at St James's Palace hosted by our Patron HRH the Princess Royal. She spoke individually to every one of the delegates and it was an experience which I am sure will never be forgotten. Her Royal Highness's interest in the breed was underlined further by her visit to the Shorthorn judging ring at the Great Yorkshire show and her visit to the Shorthorn stand at the Dairy Event.

Members of our staff were also given the opportunity to visit Buckingham Palace for the Princess Royal's 60th Birthday Garden Party in July. I am delighted to announce that HRH the Princess Royal has recently agreed to re-new her patronage of the Shorthorn and Beef Shorthorn Societies for a further three years.

Office - The number of registrations for the last 12 months is almost identical to the previous 12 month period. Whilst it would be very good to report an increase I think that realistically we have to look at the dairy industry as a whole and with the ever decreasing number of milk producers in the UK it is encouraging that we are at least not decreasing our number of registrations. It is very encouraging to hear about the number of bulls being sold in to commercial black and white herds and whilst this does not produce any immediate financial gain to the Society we must always remember that if we are to be successful as a breed and as a Society we have to have a commercial use. Breeding pedigree cattle for its own sake is not sustainable.

RCG - I mentioned last year that more semen had been sold to independent AI companies to try and widen the market for shorthorn semen, and in an extension of this policy RCG have entered in to an agreement with Cogent to allow Cogent to market semen from selected RCG bulls. Hopefully this will again make Shorthorn semen more widely available to all milk producers.

Shows - The highlight of the show season was undoubtedly the wonderful display of cattle at the Royal Highland show. Dairy Shorthorns had the largest entry of all the dairy breeds and it was wonderful to see the interest around the ring during judging, boosted of course by some of our World Conference delegates.

Congratulations to Graham Madeley for not only bringing out the champion Shorthorn but also providing the winning inter breed progeny group with three daughters of Kingsdale Libby's Rebel.

The All Breeds Dairy show which was scheduled for February has now been amalgamated with the Dairy Event for 2011. Whilst it is sad to lose a prestigious show I think that combining the two will provide the opportunity for all breeds to showcase their cattle at one big specialised event in September. The move to the NEC proved very successful for the RABDF and the combination of the two shows should further strengthen the competitive classes at the Dairy Event. I do believe that the Dairy Event should focus its attention and resources on dairy cattle and not on showcasing beef and rare breeds.

Next year we are hoping to hold an inaugural National Shorthorn Show at the Cheshire Show in June. The RASE have agreed to release the prestigious Royal Show Trophies to be awarded at this event. Negotiations are currently underway with the Cheshire Show and more information will be available in the New Year. I hope our exhibitors will support this event which could create a lot of publicity for the breed.

It was very sad to lose one of our former Presidents Roy Whittle earlier this year. Roy was President when I first started working for the Society in 1999 and was a true gentleman. It is very fitting however that Roy's son Arthur was elected Vice President at the AGM and I look forward to working with Arthur in the future.

My thanks as always go the Council members and office staff who work hard to ensure the continuing success of the Society.

Frank Milnes shorthorn

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President’s Message To be elected President of the Shorthorn Society at the AGM in June was a great honour. And what a coincidence that Arthur Whittle is the Vice President when his father Roy was Vice President when I was last in office.

I would like to thank the Rawlins family for the superb job they did hosting the AGM. When I took office the next four weeks were to be very exciting and rewarding with the World Conference taking place in the UK. What a great success and a tribute to the dedicated work and vision of the organising committee, staff and the support of all our sponsors. I am under no illusions about the task I am undertaking because our retiring President Edward Crank is going to be a very hard act to follow.

Mission Statement To maintain the progress in the breed and the services to the members that enables them to enhance the value of their cattle and profitability of their enterprises.

I know that when margins are squeezed by the low milk prices and escalating costs, the cost of registering calves comes under scrutiny. Personally I feel that registering approximately fifty animals per year can easily be offset by the value added. Certainly in all the years that I have been employing consultants they have never questioned the expenditure on pedigree registrations.

Shorthorns are noted for their longevity and so we should have more surplus breeding stock to sell than other breeds. These cattle sold at pedigree sales usually demand a premium. This was certainly the case at the Chelford society sale this November. Chelford is a sale where the Dairy Shorthorn attracts all the headlines in the press and is not swamped by the success of other breeds.

Registrations are the main income of the society and these earnings enable the society to arrange and support events and competitions to help members promote their cattle and have facts and figures to instigate press coverage. Truth lies in the more you give the more you receive in return. So I urge every member to take part in the Gold Cup, Star Brood Cows and the photographic competition.

The same can be said for the judging schools that the society organizes every year at the AGM. I would like to see these supported better as the day should be a must for any aspiring judge and can often invoke some lively debates between some of the more senior judges.

One other important source of income for the society comes from the efforts of Red Cattle Genetics. I would like to thank the directors for their enthusiasm and commitment on our behalf. We need to support them by using their bulls and helping provide proofs for the sires.

This is also a reason why I would recommend that as many breeders as possible have their herds classified.

The more information obtained from the progeny of bulls the better. We are always at a disadvantage with bull proofs when compared with some Scandinavian countries where they agree to AI a least 40% of their herd with young unproven bulls.

The society also helps organize and supports a number of shows. These might seem to benefit only a few breeders but the successes that are reported in the press and the impression made at the shows on visitors, benefits everybody breeding Dairy Shorthorns.

In 2011 we hope to see a National Dairy Shorthorn show held in conjunction with the Cheshire County Show in June. I believe that the press coverage of an event like this will further enhance the growing reputation of the breed.

Finally an enormous thank you to our secretary and his office staff for all their loyal service and may I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

Graham Madeley

‘E’ Is the Year letter for

2011 shorthorn

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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

Roy Whittle 1925 - 2010 Roy was a born farmer - his parents having a dairy farm at North Perrot, near Crewkerne. In 1937 the Whittle family moved to Pontispool Farm, Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton and in 1938 Roy's father began to grade-up his Shorthorn herd, registering the cow families with the Shorthorn Society, hence wellknown names such as the Pansies and Fairmaids were part of the foundation of the Tonevale herd. On leaving school it was decided that young Roy should have a year at the Somerset Farm Institute at Cannington, followed, like many young country men and women, by a time in the local YFC. In 1957 Roy and Wendy were married and moved to Houndsmoor Farm, Milverton. Their first task that winter was to build a milking parlour. Milk production began in January 1958, helped on by his father's goodwill gift of 25 heifers from the Tonevale herd and the purchase of the first Bridesmaid cow. Now the base was laid from which the Tonelea herd would grow, not forgetting in the passage of time Roy and Wendy's own contribution of their three children to the life of the farm.

Roy knew he must seek further bloodlines for the Tonelea cattle. Soon he became a member of the South Western Shorthorn Breeders Association, later to be elected to its Council, at the same time meeting fellow breeders in the area and visiting other herds. As their herd improved so Roy and Wendy began showing their best animals at local shows with success. It was not long before Roy was elected to be a Shorthorn judge and also to represent his region on the Shorthorn Society's own Council.

Roy's breeding skills and stockmanship could be seen in the quality of the Tonelea animals on show.

The business was to be boosted by the arrival from agricultural college of son Arthur. This was to give Roy and Wendy a chance to travel further afield including a visit to Australia and New Zealand making new friends all the time, not forgetting to keep a close eye on the type of cattle they saw. At home they continued to show ever improving style and type of Tonelea cattle, now visiting the Royal Show and other major events. In 1997 Roy was honoured to become President of the Shorthorn Society UK - a task taking him and Wendy to all parts of our country.

In spite of this extra workload, Roy still found time for his local village of Milverton. A Parish Councillor for over 30 years and Chairman for 7 years, he always had the best interest at heart for the Milverton residents - always solid in his judgment, a very fair and likeable man.

Finally, in 2007 a heart searching decision was taken by the family to sell the Tonelea herd after 50 years at Houndsmoor. The herd was reaching a peak of performance as the sale was to prove. This was a wise business move by the family; it would lighten the workload and secure the farm in the future for the Whittle family.

Roy was a man of standards, integrity, and graciousness, and with consideration. He was a man of strong beliefs, a staunch churchman in every way. An excellent farmer and countryman, and a true gentleman to all he met.

Roger Osborne

Eugene Lambe 1931-2010 The entire community were saddened to learn of the death of Eugene Lambe, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan which occurred in Cavan hospital on Sunday 14th March 2010 after a heart operation in the Blackrock clinic Dublin. The late Eugene, 79, was a quiet hardworking farmer. He was an avid reader and took a keen interest in politics and current affairs. It was as a breeder of shorthorn cattle that Eugene excelled, with the help of his brother Packie and in later years his nephew James. Eugene built up the Ballytrain Shorthorn herd into one of the finest dairy herds in Ireland. A complete gentlemen with a quiet personality he will be sadly missed by his brother Packie, sisters Minnie and Margo, and entire family and friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

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STAR BROOD COWS One of the top star brood cows is Marleycote Fleur She has achieved the impressive total of 13 Stars with the following achievements: 3 excellent classifications 3 excellent progeny classifications 5 milking diploma 1 50,000kg yield certificate 1 75,000kg yield certificate

List of Cows with 4 or more stars Stars 13 12 12 9 8 8 8 8 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Name H B No. MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 02652316 HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH 02655230 HOOTON LILY FAIR 111TH 02640494 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH 02652349 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 17TH 02665679 RODWAY RED ROSE 16TH 02647928 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 18TH 02640497 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 02671743 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 6TH 02665677 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 02647359 THORNTHWAITE WILD AGNES 146TH 02653025 NEJAY PRINCESS 02661071 STRICKLEY FILLPAIL 02674862 COTLEY LADY BARRINGTON 83RD 02652505 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH 02647766 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 138TH 02662399 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 DUNHAM HEATHER 48TH 02654061 STRICKLEY GERI 02673648 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 13TH 02658171 STRICKLEY PANSY 02671080 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST 02665700 HOOTON LILY FAIR 119TH 02645780 CHURCHROYD DAISY 24TH 02668388 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 CHURCHROYD LADY BARRINGTON 12TH 02663897 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 RODWAY CLARIBEL 26TH 02666570 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 19TH 02670094 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 WREAY DAINTY PRINCESS 02661154 HOOTON LILY FAIR 109TH 02640498 HOOTON LILY FAIR 113TH 02641929 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 92ND 02665411 RODWAY RED ROSE 20TH 02660081 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 9TH 02663096 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 DUNHAM TULIP 71ST 02663564 COTLEY ERIN 68TH 02662403 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 02665745 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 5TH 02666553 CHICKLADE STRAWBERRY 241ST 02656251 COTLEY FAIRY 115TH 02662383 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND 02660600 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 11TH 02623213 HOOTON LILY FAIR 85TH 02626835 WINBROOK JILL 92ND 02640283 MAXTON PROUD COUNTESS 10TH 02629186 shorthorn

PedPercent 50.000% 50.000% 50.000% 50.000% 65.625% 25.000% 50.000% 21.875% 50.000% 50.000% 31.250% 50.000% 90.625% 71.875% 100.000% 32.813% 45.704% 87.500% 17.188% 72.657% 46.875% 31.250% 87.500% 50.000% 34.375% 84.375% 25.000% 37.500% 53.907% 73.829% 84.375% 92.188% 50.000% 50.000% 68.750% 31.250% 39.844% 59.375% 82.813% 81.250% 61.329% 65.625% 25.000% 64.454% 100.000% 100.000% 100.000% 62.500% 75.000%

Animal DOB 18/10/1995 21/08/1996 02/10/1992 09/06/1995 16/04/1999 21/08/1994 25/07/1992 12/10/1996 21/02/1999 25/12/1994 30/10/1995 13/05/1998 20/08/2000 27/09/1995 19/11/1994 18/09/1998 03/11/2001 14/01/1996 23/08/1996 20/06/1997 16/07/2001 28/09/1997 07/09/1999 25/05/1994 16/10/2000 03/07/1999 08/03/1998 23/05/2003 02/01/2000 24/03/2001 29/05/2002 08/06/1998 31/08/1992 06/04/1993 28/10/1999 28/09/1997 12/08/1998 07/12/2001 01/02/1999 04/10/1998 30/12/1999 07/10/1999 09/09/1996 30/03/1998 20/03/1998 06/07/1985 18/07/1986 17/06/1992 01/01/1900

Sire GLANHIRWEN FANFARE ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED HOOTON FAIR SHARE ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER BRIERY SIDE SUPERSTAR 620 BALINGSHOLM (SSR) RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET MERIVILLE PEERLESS CLARAS ORKAN MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE WINBROOK KING VIC MAXTON MOSSYBANK HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) MAXTON EDWARD NEWBOLDS OPPSTAD KENPREST MISTER PRESIDENT STBVQ RUBENS WREAY RED DUKE HOOTON FAIR RESULT ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ET ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM SFL JUBILANT LEGEND RED HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET HOOTON FAIR MEASURE HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION SEQUA BARRA SHORTY 4TH ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT WREAY RED DUKE VALENTINE INSPIRATION MARLEYCOTE JACK DUNHAM RESOLUTION COTLEY TROOPER MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE HOOTON FAIR TRY HOOTON FAIR TRY MAXTON EDWARD MAXTON TOP HAT

WINNERS OF GOLD CUP & DIPLOMA AWARDS YEAR END 2009 Overall Winner Animal N Madeley Nejay Marcia 15th Cherry Oaks Farm, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Class VG86

Total Weight of Fat & Pro over three qualifying Lact 1975Kg

Overall Reserve Winner GG Baynes & Son Marleycote Thorndale Bates 78th EX 90 Marleycote Walls, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland REGIONAL WINNERS AND RESERVES Northern Area - Winner GG Baynes & Son Marleycote Thorndale Bates 78th EX 90 Western Area - Winner Mr N Madeley Midland Area - Winner JC Hayward DIPLOMA AWARDS JC Hayward

1773Kg

1773Kg

Nejay Marcia 15th

VG86

1975Kg

Hooton Tip Toe 22nd

EX91

1762Kg

Hooton Fairy Duchess 31st EX 94 Hooton Lily Fair 161st EX90 Hooton Musical Bouquet 31st EX91 Hooton Topsy 3rd VG89 Hooton Flora Gwynne 39th VG86 Hooton Mabel 6th Hooton Stella 40th VG86

2246Kg 1850Kg 1754Kg 1704Kg 1692Kg 1441Kg 1243Kg

NG Stockdale

Castledale Strawberry 2nd

1695Kg

GG Baynes & Son

Marleycote Peeress Rose 349th GP81 Marleycote Patricia 2nd VG88 MarleycotePetal 94th VG85

1661Kg 1659Kg 1635Kg

WH & KM Robinson

Strickley Lady Hermione 4 VG89 Strickley Foggathorpe Fragrance 26 VG88 Strickley Starlet 56 VG86 Strickley Fillpail EX92 Strickley Peeress Rose 11 G75 Strickley Janet 44 GP80

1828Kg 1636Kg 1651Kg 1563Kg 1485Kg 1441Kg

AREAS NOT COMPETING:

EX92

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Lifetime Yield Certificates 75,000KG Lifetime Yield Certificate GG Baynes & Sons IRG Collins & Ptnrs WD & KM Robinson

Marleycote Petal 90th Churchroyd Peggy 6th Wreay Dainty Princess

VG88 EX94

79,671KGS 76,850KGS 76,330KGS

50,000KG Lifetime Yield Certificates GG Baynes & Sons

Marleycote Marleycote Marleycote Marleycote Marleycote Marleycote Marleycote

Fleur 3rd Peeress Rose Gem 7th Gem 9th Gem 8th Margo 2nd Petal 94th

EX91 62,981KGS 355th VG87 58,052KGS VG87 55,485KGS VG85 55,284KGS VG87 53,135KGS GP84 51,996KGS VG85 50,133KGS

WD & KM Robinson

Strickley Pansy Strickley Fillipail Strickley Annabella 114th

59,154KGS 52,133KGS 50,757KGS

Mr John C Hayward

Hooton Embloem

50,104KGS

IRG Collins & Ptns

Churchroyd Churchroyd Churchroyd Churchroyd Churchroyd

59,023KGS 58,328KGS 57,231KGS 51,064KGS 50,670KGS

Lady Walton 6th EX91 Daisy 24th EX92 Kirklevington 5th EX93 Sweet Waterloo 8th EX93 Kirklevington 3rd VG85

B.W. Howe Founder of the Fletching herd of Dairy Shorthorns - Not out 100 In October this year, Bill Howe achieved that special Milestone which does not come to many of us. He received his honoured birthday card of congratulations from her Majesty the Queen. His family and friends held a special lunch party for him at a venue near Luckfield in East Sussex.

This was quite close to his old home and Sheffield Park Estate, where he farmed, and close by is The Home of the Bluebell Railway.

Steam railways is one of Bills hobbies besides breeding Dairy Shorthorns. His introduction to the breed began in 1954, and a few later he became interested in breeding policies of Dick Rose of the Churchill herd at Kingham, and Henry Teverson of the Stowefield herd in Norfolk. It was from these two breeders in particular that the 'Blending' of Dairy Shorthorns as we know it today began. Bill was quick to follow their lines of thought later followed by his son John when he took over the herd.

Members who attended the Fletching dispersal sale in 2004 will have seen how the Howe family developed this line of breeding to their advantage.

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Bill served on the Shorthorn council for many years becoming president in 1984/5. He followed this by being elected society treasurer until 1987. Not an easy time as financial income was declining. At this time the society and Bill found a good friend in Col Sidney Watson from Ireland who was an expert with investments. Col Watson gave sound advice for many years helping to balance the books.

The time was coming to retire, and hand over to John. Bill being the ever active man he is soon found other paths to take. He would have time to explore his love of steam railways, but alas the stream age was long gone. Little railways like the Bluebell line still remained to be enjoyed.

Living close by he was invited to help on the Bluebell line with the running and management soon to be appointed as station master at Sheffield Park the main terminus. A position he held for several years.

Sadly Bills eyesight began to decline making reading difficult. But his memory was very sharp and still is as good today. Now in 2010 we found him in good spirit, this was proven by his address of thanks to everyone at his party, standing with no notes to guide, only the excellent memory.

We all say well done Bill, your late and charming wife Eileen would have been very proud of you.

An Invitation to the Palace Garden Party A few amazed looks from well attired passers by and a few giggles later Carrie and I emerged like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superwoman from the phone boxâ&#x20AC;? duly attired, if a bit hot. The Palace was not faraway (good job in these shoes). We were given clearance at the gate by the Police on duty and duly entered into the Palace grounds. I must admit to feeling very humbled to be allowed behind those great ornate railings with Buckingham Palace in front of me. We were then ushered through the archway into the courtyard and at the far end into the Palace, an amazing place. This then led out onto a large paved and balustraded area with magnificent steps that led down into the garden.

I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to attend a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity definitely one not to be missed whatever your thoughts on the Royals. (must admit to being a Royalist as I believe they give us a huge status over other countries).

The invitation duly arrived, a large gold embossed card summoning me to the Palace for a Garden Party in Honour of the 60th Birthday of HRH the Princess Royal by request of the Lord Chambelain. The invitation itself is something to treasure.

Dress code was included so no doubts there.

After frantic searchings for the correct attire the day duly dawned, Caroline, with her husband Jason and myself, set off for London. We had opted to drive down ourselves as the Palace had provided special parking permits on the Horse Rides on the Mall.

On arrival in London we all had lunch in a delightful Italian restaurant as it was lovely day we sat outside on the pavement tables watching the hustle and bustle of London with all the trendies going about their business, quite an eye opener for us country bumkins.

We then had to find somewhere to change into our Palace attire, which turned out to be pretty difficult, so set off towards the Palace perhaps hoping to find a public convenience on the way. This was not be found and before we knew it were being ushered into the permitted parking spaces for the event. Nothing for it but to change in the car!!

The garden was huge with a lake in the distance, unbelievable that you are in the middle of London. Either side were striped marquees one of them laden with wonderful finger delicacies with as much tea or juice as you wished.

Military bands played in the other marquees. It certainly was a genteel afternoon and the weather couldn't have been better.

After a while the Princess Royal arrived looking absolutely marvellous and walked amongst her guests for a least an hour or more We met up with all the other Shorthorn members who had been invited and had our fill of the food, the music and the garden.

What a wonderful day one that Carrie and I will never forget.

Sue Walters

New Members & Prefixes 2010 Mstr T Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss H Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss L Morgan

Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

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

Mrs H Wray

Westfield House Marton Road Gargrave North Yorks

GAMFARM

Mr L Lloyd

Ffynnonlwyd Farm Llangynnin St Clears Carmarthen

CARADOG

Mrs Victoria Bowman

10 Coronation Avenue Stanhope Bishop Auckland Co Durham PARKHOUSE

N Willis

Greenacres 39 Clonmacash Rd Co Armagh

CONNCORR

J Birchall

Offley Hoo Hoo Lane Offley Herts

OFFLEYHOO

K & P A Moorse

Clare Farm Stowell Dorset

HORETHORNE

H J Bouch

Lodge Hill Hethersgill Carlisle

LODGEHILL

R Crank

Village Green Farm Ince nr Chester Cheshire

RST & SA Morgan

Woodend Hall Farm Coton Shropshire

MORWOOD

Michael Williams

Bodilly Wartha Farm Trenear Helston

BODILLY

Miss D Dubern

7 Almond Close Bugbrooke Northampton

BROOKFARM

Kevin Scullion

79 Ballynease Rd Co Antrim N Ireland

BANNSIDE

Charles Henning

1 Bramblewood Moira C Armagh N Ireland

Mr & Mrs W Trewern

South Trenoweth Farm Praze Cornwall

TRENOWETH

Fleming Family

38 Drumanaghan Road Seaforde Co Down N Ireland

SUNRISE

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Type Classification Results Class Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

Class Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

J. Hole And Sons Ltd. - AMBER

I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD

EX 93 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 58TH 02677152 AMBER DAINTY RANGER EX 92 AMBER CLASSIC PRINCE 028688123 POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX 91 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 120TH 02677817 AMBER WHITE IZAAK EX 90 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 92ND 02681053 AMBER WHITE IZAAK VG 88 AMBER GRAND DULCIE 14TH 02680550 ALMERE PERICLEES VG 87 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 30TH 02687159 AMBER PEREGRINE VG 87 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 68TH 02684679 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 87 AMBER LUCINA 57TH 02683031 AMBER GRAND DUKE VG 86 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 110TH 02687153 POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG 86 AMBER BARRINGTON SERENITY 12TH 02685938 AMBER PEREGRINE VG 86 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 26TH 02683572 AMBER GRAND DUKE VG 86 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 66TH 02682890 RODWAY CLARET VG 86 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 23RD 02682121 AMBER WHITE IZAAK VG 86 AMBER BARRINGTON DUCHESS 105TH 02680532 AMBER WHITE IZAAK VG 85 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 141ST 02685947 AMBER PEREGRINE VG 85 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 105TH 02685279 AMBER DUKEDOM VG 85 AMBER WHITESOX POLLY 35TH 02684675 FARQHAR HORIZON (RED) VG 85 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 135TH 02684152 FARQHAR HORIZON (RED)

EX 94 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 29TH 02680182 JEROM EX 94 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 138TH 02662399 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) EX 90 CHURCHROYD LUCKY 028690321 JEROM EX 90 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 9TH 02683252 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK EX 90 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 27TH 02678558 KC ROSES CHATTER RED EX 90 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 19TH 02670094 HOOTON FAIR MEASURE EX 90 CHURCHROYD DAISY 24TH 02668388 MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ET VG 89 KIDSTONES LADY LAURA 7TH 02683468 RODWAY MARIO 4TH VG 88 CHURCHROYD LADY ROSE 15TH 02685632 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 88 CHURCHROYD LADY ROSE 12TH 02678306 MARLEYCOTE JACK VG 87 CHURCHROYD GWEN 8TH 02683961 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 87 DEE LADY 5TH 02682549 KC ROSES CHATTER RED VG 86 KIDSTONES LADY LAURA 8TH 028688228 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 86 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 36TH 02684932 CHURCHROYD LORD BARRINGTON VG 86 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 5TH 02683256 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK VG 85 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 29TH 02687066 ATTWELL ATOM VG 85 CHURCHROYD DAISY 33RD 02685991 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK VG 85 TONELEA STRAWBERRY 3RD 02682262 COURTOVER FELLOW VG 85 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 02672581 HOOTON FAIR MEASURE

Mrs J Llewellyn - ASHGROVE EX 90 RODWAY CLARIBEL 30TH VG 88 RODWAY MARIE 65TH VG 88 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 40TH VG 88 RODWAY FLOWER 14TH VG 87 FERRIBY ROSEBUD 7TH VG 86 RODWAY BRONTE WILDEYES

02674465 02681915 02679014 02677618 02673443 02681921

AMBER IZAAK 3RD RODWAY STARR TURN IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL WINBROOK VINCE KAYL MP STELLBOUND RODWAY TRIPLE P

Mr. G. Booth - BEECHVIEW EX 90 BEECHVIEW KP WHITE BIRD 02682746 KAYL PRINCE HENRY EX 90 BEECHVIEW AM NANCY 3RD 02681113 AMBER MILTON EX 90 BEECHVIEW MERMAID 2ND 02678502 BEECHVIEW SAMBO VG 88 BEECHVIEW SONNSCHEIN 3RD 02674326 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 87 BEECHVIEW BS TINY 028688096 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL) VG 87 BEECHVIEW AM WHITETAIL 02680366 AMBER MILTON VG 86 BEECHVIEW RC NANCY 02684705 RODWAY COLOMBUS VG 86 BEECHVIEW AM SONNSCHEIN 6TH 02683142 AMBER MILTON VG 85 BEECHVIEW BS ROSE 2ND 029688098 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL) VG 85 BEECHVIEW RETINUE DOLLY 02685291 COGENT RETINUE RED VG 85 BEECHVIEW UL LADY NOTTINGHAM 02685003 VG 85 BEECHVIEW SAM WHITETAIL 4TH 02684710 BEECHVIEW SAMBO VG 85 BEECHVIEW RC ADELHEID 02684706 RODWAY COLOMBUS

P & C H Harrison - BRECKNEY EX 90 BRECKNEY RUTH 5TH EX 90 BRECKNEY WILD EYES VG 86 BRECKNEY WILD EYES 2ND

028689046 02671114 028695732

IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL STBVQ RUBENS DRISGOL WATZON

Mrs. M.I. Coulthard - BRISCOLL VG 87 BRISCOLL SUNLIGHT 02683096 VG 86 BRISCOLL MEADOW MINT 2ND 02683760 VG 85 BRISCOLL TIGER LILY 4TH 02686982

WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK KING HENRY

W.D. and B Norbury and Sons - BROADLANE EX 93 BROADLANE LOFTY 19TH 02676325 HI-VAL LICORICE RED EX 92 BROADLANE LADY LAURA 14TH 02677860 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 92 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 29TH 02674289 BROADLANE EARL GWYNNE EX 92 BROADLANE LOFTY 14TH 02662944 HI-VAL LICORICE RED EX 91 BROADLANE VIOLA 29TH 02662943 T. TOWN TORONTO - RED EX 91 BROADLANE GOLDIE 29TH 02661397 HORIZON RANGER RED EX 90 BROADLANE FAIRY 2ND 02677863 FYN AKS VG 89 BROADLANE GOLDIE 41ST 02680660 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 89 BROADLANE DUCHESS GWYNNE 73RD 02677861 HI-VAL LICORICE RED VG 89 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 17TH 02664445 HORIZON RANGER RED VG 88 BROADLANE MURIEL 6TH 02680658 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 88 BROADLANE WILD EYES 4TH 02674013 BROADLANE EARL GWYNNE VG 87 BROADLANE LADY LAURA 17TH 02683174 MAXTON MAJOR VG 87 BROADLANE LOFTY 23RD 02680656 BROADLANE SENATOR GWYNNE VG 87 BROADLANE WILD EYES 3RD 02674012 BROADLANE EARL GWYNNE VG 86 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 39TH 02680661 MAXTON VICEROY VG 86 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 32ND 02679245 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 85 BROADLANE MILLICENT 15TH 02681995 BROADLANE SENATOR GWYNNE VG 85 BROADLANE TULIP 7TH 02681100 BROADLANE SENATOR GWYNNE

Mr. N.G. Stockdale - CASTLEDALE EX 92 CASTLEDALE RUTH 3RD 02671409 EX 92 CASTLEDALE STRAWBERRY 2ND 02656686 EX 90 CASTLEDALE PANSY 4TH 02681315 EX 90 CASTLEDALE RUTH 4TH 02680464 VG 85 CASTLEDALE ROSE 7TH 02683151 VG 85 CASTLEDALE ROSE 6TH 02681152

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

Mr P Bull - CASTLESIDE VG 87 BROADLANE DUCHESS GWYNNE 76TH 02678844 BROADLANE GWYNNE'S FUGITIVE

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Mr N Willis - CONNCORR VG 87 INCH JARNA (ET)

22000126

B JURIST

Mr RG Kite - COTONHALL EX 91 COTONHALL ROSEPETAL 2ND 02686938 VG 87 COTONHALL WILD HONEY 1ST 02686916 VG 87 BROADLANE WILDEYES 8TH 02684838 VG 86 COTONHALL CONNIE 029690173 VG 86 IRTHINGVALE REBELS STARLET 02686562 VG 86 DEE DOMINO 5TH 02684364 VG 86 MAXTON BATES DUCHESS 93RD 02684058 VG 86 KAYL REGIMENT DAIRYMAID 02682989 VG 85 COTONHALL ROSEPETAL 02686926 VG 85 COTONHALL DAIRYMAID 2ND 02686918 VG 85 MAXTON ROSEBUD 16TH 02684059 VG 85 LAVERSTOKE JOYCE 02679727

JA BOB JORDON RED TROY WINBROOK VINCE 1433 ORRARYD IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL POOS STADEL CLASSIC ELKINGTON MAGIC CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA STADEL ORCHARDHOME LORD WALTON 3RD AMBER GRAND DUKE KENPREST LORD WALCOTE

Mr. D. Price Jones - DEE EX 93 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS EX 92 DEE STELLA DOMINO EX 91 DEE DOMINO 2ND EX 90 DEE VINNIE'S LAD EX 90 DEE PRIMROSE 3RD EX 90 DEE THORNDALE QUEEN EX 90 DEE AUTUMN 2ND EX 90 DEE ROSA EX 90 DEE CHATTER PRIMROSE EX 90 DEE STELLA DOMINO EX 90 DEE STELLA TULIP VG 86 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 2ND VG 85 DEE WILD QUEEN 8TH VG 85 DEE PANSY 8TH VG 85 DEE JACKPOT ROSALIND VG 85 DEE MERRY KIRKLEVINGTON

02665745 02673690 02679764 02687216 02680457 02679763 02679760 02678617 02674336 02673690 02667678 02679761 02684359 02684354 02677135 02668234

MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE KAYL MP STELLBOUND MAXTON MARCHBANK WINBROOK VINCE HOOTON FAIR ESTEEM HOOTON FAIR ESTEEM HOOTON FAIR ESTEEM KAYL MP STELLBOUND KC ROSES CHATTER RED KAYL MP STELLBOUND KAYL MP STELLBOUND HOOTON FAIR ESTEEM KC ROSES CHATTER RED POOS STADEL CLASSIC HOOTON JACKPOT WREAY MERRYMAN

Mr. S.V.B. Thomas - DRISGOL EX 91 DRISGOL TULIP 31ST 02680397 EX 91 DRISGOL WATERLOO 92ND 02680380 EX 90 DRISGOL DIANA 46TH 02683371 EX 90 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 144TH 02674053 VG 87 DRISGOL DAISY 118TH 02686870 VG 86 DRISGOL MABEL 43RD 028688363 VG 86 DRISGOL DAISY SOVEREIGN 20TH 02686872 VG 86 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 160TH 02681504

AMBER IZAAK 3RD AMBER IZAAK 3RD ALMERE PERICLEES WINBROOK KING HENRY DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE CARROUSEL DISRIGENE RED DRISGOL GUARDSMAN DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE

Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM EX 93 DUNHAM CLARISSA 39TH EX 91 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 138TH EX 90 DUNHAM WILD QUEEN 37TH EX 90 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 56TH EX 90 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 49TH EX 90 DUNHAM HEATHER 61ST EX 90 DUNHAM TULIP 71ST VG 89 DUNHAM CLARISSA 51ST VG 88 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 60TH VG 88 DUNHAM TULIP 73RD VG 87 DUNHAM WILD QUEEN 39TH VG 87 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 61ST VG 87 DUNHAM JILL 29TH VG 87 DUNHAM CLARISSA 50TH VG 87 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 40TH VG 87 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 58TH VG 86 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 158TH VG 86 DUNHAM HEATHER 81ST VG 86 DUNHAM HEATHER 80TH VG 86 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 64TH

02666132 02670930 02678540 02678539 02674342 02668333 02663564 02681568 02680338 02666131 02682074 02681573 02680347 02680343 02680336 02679093 02683005 02682587 02682585 02682578

MAXTON BUTLER WINBROOK MAX WINBROOK MAX HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENT WINBROOK MAX WINBROOK MAX DUNHAM RESOLUTION HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENT DUNHAM JUBILEE DUKE DUNHAM RESOLUTION DUNHAM RESOLUTION DUNHAM RESOLUTION DUNHAM RESOLUTION HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENT DUNHAM JUBILEE DUKE WINBROOK MAX DUNHAM DISCOVERY DUNHAM DISCOVERY DUNHAM NOBILITY DUNHAM DISCOVERY

Type Classification Results Class Heifer/Cow

Excellent and Very Good Cows

Herd Book No. Sire

Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM DUNHAM NOBILITY DUNHAM JUBILEE DUKE KAYL MP STELLBOUND WINBROOK VINNIE DUNHAM DISCOVERY DUNHAM DISCOVERY DUNHAM NOBILITY HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENT WINBROOK MAX

Mr. E. Crank - EARLSGIFT 02676130 02675829 02674717 02684073 02685135 02684067 02683935

MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE SYD ABRU MAXTON IMPACT DRISGOL WATZON DRISGOL WATZON DRISGOL WATZON DRISGOL WATZON

Mr. And Mrs M.S. Davies - ELKINGTON EX 94 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 EX 92 ELKINGTON GENTLE 02671685 EX 92 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 3RD 02668685 EX 91 ELKINGTON HILDA RED 02682691 EX 91 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 5TH 02668684 EX 90 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 7TH 02680678 VG 88 ELKINGTON NELLIE 8TH 02680694 VG 87 ELKINGTON JILL 5TH 02676568 VG 87 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 13TH 02675454 VG 86 ELKINGTON JILL 9TH 02684414 VG 86 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 21ST 02682643 VG 86 ELKINGTON NELLIE 10TH 02682637 VG 86 ELKINGTON CHERRY 02680693 VG 86 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 16TH 02680682 VG 86 ELKINGTON PRINCESS ANNE 4TH 02677693 VG 85 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 22ND 02687107 VG 85 ELKINGTON CLARA 8TH 02685229 VG 85 ELKINGTON NELLIE 12TH 02684417 VG 85 ELKINGTON HILDA 02682692 VG 85 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 8TH 02681054

ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM HORIZON RANGER RED HORIZON RANGER RED ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM KC ROSES CHATTER RED ELKINGTON DEW ROYAL HOOTON JACKPOT TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 2ND ELKINGTON BARRINGER WINBROOK VINCE ELKINGTON BARRINGER ELKINGTON BARRINGER ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM HOOTON JACKPOT HUNDAY MAJOR ELKINGTON BARRINGER ELKINGTON BARRINGER GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS ELKINGTON BARRINGER

Mr. And Mrs I.L. Harries - GELLI EX 95 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN EX 92 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 10TH EX 90 GELLI VINCE MELODY EX 90 TONELEA BRIDESMAID 216TH EX 90 GELLI FLORA VG 89 GELLI WILDEYES 2ND VG 87 GELLI RUDOLPH JILL VG 87 GELLI TIP TOE VG 86 GELLI REBEL DUCHESS VG 86 GELLI RAMPAGE FOGATHORPE VG 86 GELLI RUDOLPH HAZEL (ET) VG 85 GELLI RUDOLPH LADY VG 85 DEE BARBARA 5TH

02671743 02681829 02683675 02679776 02679625 02680790 02685695 02683668 028688708 02687269 02687043 02685704 02684356

RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC MORWICK SAND RANGER WINBROOK VINCE WREAY RED DUKE STADEL GLANHIRWEN PRINCE GELLI RUDOLPH COTLEY CUSTODIAN KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED ET GELLI RUDOLPH GELLI RUDOLPH POOS STADEL CLASSIC

02687252

ALMERE PERICLEES

Mr SD & EL Preece - GRIFFIN EX 90 GRIFFIN DAPHNE

Herd Book No. Sire

Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON

VG 86 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANNE 63RD 02682395 VG 86 DUNHAM WILD HONEY 83RD 02680342 VG 86 DUNHAM MARGARET 72ND 02661651 VG 85 DUNHAM TULIP 113TH 02687150 VG 85 DUNHAM TULIP 114TH 02686836 VG 85 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 67TH 02684601 VG 85 DUNHAM HEATHER 84TH 02684598 VG 85 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 63RD 02682398 VG 85 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 39TH 02677295

EX 95 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE VG 88 STORLEY ABRU DUCHESS VG 88 MAXTON SNOW QUEEN 83RD VG 87 EARLSGIFT FILLPAIL FAE 4TH VG 86 EARLSGIFT CACTUS VG 86 EARLSGIFT LADY WALTON 5TH VG 85 AVONDALE VI 2ND

Class Heifer/Cow

Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON EX 95 HOOTON LILY FAIR 196TH 02677240 EX 95 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 EX 93 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 EX 92 HOOTON DELILA 6TH 02672600 EX 92 COTLEY ERIN 68TH 02662403 EX 91 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 EX 91 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 EX 91 HOOTON LILY FAIR 172ND 02668468 EX 91 HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH 02655230 EX 91 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH 02652349 EX 90 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 EX 90 HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST 02665700 EX 90 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH 02647766 VG 89 HOOTON TOPSY 3RD 02679846 VG 88 MAXTON FLORENCE 45TH 02674895 VG 88 HOOTON EMBLOEM 02674497 VG 88 HOOTON CYNTHIA 6TH 02682702 VG 88 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 35TH 02681784 VG 87 HOOTON KING CHARLES 028693181 VG 87 HOOTON LILY FAIR 204TH 02679847 VG 87 HOOTON TOPSY 3RD 02679846 VG 86 HOOTON LILY FAIR 210TH 02681787 VG 86 HOOTON STELLA 42ND 02682701 VG 85 HOOTON CYNTHIA 6TH 02682702

HOOTON FAIR APPEAL HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET WINBROOK KING HENRY COTLEY TROOPER HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) YLITALO LEADER BAILEE RED ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED HOOTON FAIR SHARE SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) HOOTON FAIR RESULT HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION MAXTON HERITAGE HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS HOOTON NELSON MER-GOLD SOLARA RED HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET) GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS

VG 85 MAXTON FLORENCE 45TH 02674895 VG 85 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 28TH 02671938

MAXTON HERITAGE WINBROOK KING HENRY

T J Morrison & Sons - INCH EX 92 JURIST PANSY EX 92 610 ONSKA EX 91 532 ST JARNA EX 91 JURIST PANSY EX 91 ALBA EX 91 FRIDA VG 88 342 SIPPA VG 88 INCH GRANSJO ONSKA 2 VG 88 INCH JUNE (ET) VG 88 INCH JOAN (ET) VG 88 INCH JENNY (ET) VG 87 INCH JEWEL (ET)

59SRB44428-419 59SRB31560-610 1026 59SRB52281-532 0131 59SRB44428-419 264 59DK057239-02264 59DK057239-02234 59SRB5396-342 2000140 22000133 22000129 22000128 22000132

B JURIST BREDAKER LAMMIN LIFE B JURIST T MOBERG FYN CENT 1678 K LENS 1390 GRANSJO B JURIST B JURIST B JURIST B JURIST

Mr. R. Boote - KAYL EX 92 KAYL SAND POPPY EX 90 KAYL TRI ASTER EX 90 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 16TH EX 90 FLETCHING LAURA 4TH EX 90 KAYL STELL ROANA EX 90 KAYL REBEL LAVENDER VG 89 KAYL FRONTLINE LYDIA VG 88 KAYL TRI NANCY 2ND VG 88 KAYL TRI WHITEHEART VG 88 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 17TH VG 88 KAYL SAND MAID VG 88 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 10TH VG 87 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 20TH VG 87 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 18TH VG 87 KAYL VAIN LUCY 4TH VG 87 KAYL REGIMENT BRIDGET VG 87 FLETCHING FLOSSIE 24TH VG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 25TH VG 86 KAYL PROUD ROANA VG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 18TH VG 86 KAYL ZONE BRIDGET VG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 12TH VG 85 AMBER GRAND DULCIE 15TH

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MORWICK SAND RANGER RODWAY TRIFOLIUM CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA JA BOB JORDON RED KAYL MP STELLBOUND KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET PINEHURST FRONTLINE-RED RODWAY TRIFOLIUM RODWAY TRIFOLIUM CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA MORWICK SAND RANGER PINEHURST FRONTLINE-RED RODWAY TRIFOLIUM RODWAY TRIFOLIUM CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA AMBRY JONSON REBE RED JA BOB JORDAN RED KAYL PROUD RANGER RODWAY TRIFOLIUM INDIANHEAD RED ZONE RED -ET KAYL MAGIC COMBINATION AMBER GRAND DUKE

028689045

CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK

Mr A Wilkes - KIDSTONES VG 87 KIDSTONES YANA 2ND

David Anderson and Sons - KILLALISS EX 90 KILLALISS REBEL BRIDESMAID 02671641 VG 85 KILLALISS DUCHESS 12TH 02681056

KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET MCCORMICK NELSON

Messrs. N. and R. Booth - KILSALLY EX 90 KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM VG 89 KILSALLY TULIP 3RD VG 88 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 6TH VG 88 KILSALLY BRIDGET 2ND VG 88 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 2ND VG 87 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 4TH VG 86 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 7TH VG 86 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 5TH VG 85 KILSALLY COT FOGGATHORPE VG 85 KILSALLY IDEAL RUTH 3RD VG 85 KILSALLY COUNTESS

02680564 02682509 02684748 02681049 02676613 02684753 02684751 02682935 02687465 02681879 02674790

BEECHVIEW CHAMPION KC ROSES CHATTER RED FABER WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK KING HENRY FABER FABER GOLD MINE EBROSE STETSON 868-P GOLD MINE EBROSE STETSON 868-P WINBROOK KING HENRY WINBROOK KING HENRY

R.J.B. Lawson and Sons - LISNAMULLIGAN VG 88 LISNAMULLIGAN PRINCESS ANNE 2ND 02683624 KAYL MP STELLBOUND

Mr E Towers - LUNESDALE EX 91 647 SVANA EX 90 610 MAJA EX 90 SVANA VG 88 357 VG 88 735 LILJA VG 87 912 VG 87 LUNESDALE KATRINE VG 86 LUNESDALE FROKEN VG 85 415 BRUNETTA VG 85 LUNESDALE ADA

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PETERSLUND B JURIST B JURIST 1063 VEST ANDY

422 KALSET 1433 ORRARYD 1067 LIFE PETERSLUND

G.G. Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE EX 92 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE BATES 78TH 02673542 KELLCREST ICE MAN EX 92 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 MARLEYCOTE JACK EX 91 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 24TH 02680350 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USA EX 91 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 MARLEYCOTE JACK EX 91 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 92ND 02665411 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT EX 90 MARLEYCOTE LUCKY MAN (ET) 02685461 MORWICK SAND RANGER EX 90 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 18TH -ET 02682741 MORWICK SAND RANGER

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Type Classification Results Class Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

Excellent and Very Good Cows Class Heifer/Cow

G.G. Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE

Mr. G.A. Madeley - RODWAY

EX 90 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 356TH 02671036 WINBROOK KING HENRY EX 90 MARLEYCOTE PAMELA 9TH 02668071 MARLEYCOTE JACK VG 89 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 8TH 02678625 MORWICK SAND RANGER VG 89 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 8TH 02675767 MARLEYCOTE JACK VG 88 MARLEYCOTE RAMPAGE 02687053 ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED ET VG 88 MARLEYCOTE GEM 15TH 02682332 MARLEYCOTE LADIES MAN VG 88 MARLEYCOTE FLUER 12TH 02680229 ROESBETT LAKESIDE VG 88 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 2ND 02671898 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT VG 88 MARLEYCOTE WIN JILL 5TH 02671037 HORIZON RANGER RED VG 88 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 94TH 02671034 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 87 MARLEYCOTE JEN 16TH 02683195 AMBER RED IZAAK VG 87 MARLEYCOTE WIN JILL 8TH 02683194 MARLEYCOTE JACK VG 87 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE BATES 81ST 02678629 CARROUSEL DISRIGENE RED VG 87 WINBROOK MIRABELL 02677773 WINBROOK CHESTERTON-ET VG 86 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 11TH 02686194 MARLEYCOTE JACK VG 86 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 383RD 02686189 DRISGOL WATZON VG 86 MARLEYCOTE BARRINGTON IRIS 14TH 02683849 MAGISTO VG 86 MARLEYCOTE OLIVE 11TH 02683847 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET VG 86 MARLEYCOTE JEN 16TH 02683195 AMBER RED IZAAK VG 86 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 9TH 02680232 RODWAY MARIO 4TH VG 86 MARLEYCOTE GEM 11TH 02678634 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY'S CRUSADER VG 86 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 97TH 02675770 GLANHIRWEN FANFARE VG 86 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 360TH 02673544 RON-NAN MARIO RED ET VG 85 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 387TH 028688566 TONELEA ENDEAVOUR VG 85 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 9TH 02687058 MER-GOLD AUTUMN SON - RED VG 85 MARLEYCOTE BARRINGTON IRIS 15TH 02686193 NEJAY ROYALTY VG 85 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 5TH 02684460 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET VG 85 MARLEYCOTE GEM 15TH 02682332 MARLEYCOTE LADIES MAN VG 85 MARLEYCOTE GEM 13TH 02680349 JA BOB JORDAN RED VG 85 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 8TH 02679602 ROESBETT LAKESIDE

VG 88 RODWAY LADY LAURA 72ND VG 88 RODWAY MARIE 68TH VG 88 WESTONIA MARIE 6TH VG 88 RODWAY JENNA 2ND VG 87 RODWAY BLUMA 2ND VG 87 RODWAY SONNSCHEIN 15TH VG 87 RODWAY MELODY 2ND VG 86 802 ZAHARA VG 86 WESTONIA GAY LASS 4TH

Mr. N. Madeley - NEJAY EX 92 ATTWELL ANNE EX 90 NEJAY ERIN 2ND VG 86 NEJAY FOGGY 82ND VG 86 NEJAY ORGINE 2ND VG 85 NEJAY PAMELA MARY 4TH VG 85 NEJAY CHARMING 19TH

02679236 02682155 02686553 02684176 02686554 02686093

WINBROOK VINCE MORWICK SAND RANGER NEJAY ROYALTY KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET NEJAY ROYALTY NEJAY ROYALTY

02678994 02678997 02682682 02680863 02676994 02680466

ORCHARDHOME LORD WALTON 3RD COURTOVER FELLOW BILBRO STEPHEN RANTONALL MY JOY GLANHIRWEN FANFARE RANTONALL MY JOY

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WREAY RED DUKE WREAY RED DUKE HINTONBANK BARONET 2ND

Oxton Farms - OXTON EX 90 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 565TH VG 87 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 567TH VG 86 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 587TH VG 86 OXTON WILD EYES 571ST VG 86 OXTON GOLDIE 4TH VG 85 OXTON LILAC 8TH

Mr P Morgan - PHILMOR VG 87 PHILMOR RED LADY VG 86 PHILMOR RED LADY VG 85 GLANHIRWEN LADY 66TH

Mr. G.A. Madeley - RODWAY EX 93 RODWAY MARIE 63RD 02677988 RODWAY MARIO 4TH EX 93 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 WREAY RED DUKE EX 92 RODWAY LADY LAURA 69TH 02677989 WINBROOK VINCE EX 92 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 9TH 02663096 VALENTINE INSPIRATION EX 92 RODWAY RED ROSE 20TH 02660081 WREAY RED DUKE EX 91 RODWAY SAMANTA 13TH 02680413 RODWAY PRINCE EX 91 RODWAY FOGGATHORPE PRIMROSE 25TH 02679837 SYD ABRU EX 91 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 13TH 02670194 BROADLANE HISTORIAN EX 90 LISBET (IMP-DK) 5919434-02626 FYN AKS EX 90 BLUMA (IMP-DK) 1760713-02930 FYN AKS EX 90 RODWAY LISBET 2ND 02683019 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET EX 90 RODWAY CLARIBEL 33RD 02682771 WINBROOK VINCE EX 90 RODWAY BARRINGTON DUCHESS 98TH 02679010 RODWAY LAWMAN EX 90 RODWAY GREY ROSE 16TH 02677075 AMBER IZAAK 3RD EX 90 RODWAY MARIE 62ND 02677073 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET EX 90 RODWAY MARCIA 21ST 02666186 WINBROOK VINCE

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VG 86 RODWAY JENNA 4TH VG 86 RODWAY LADY LAURA 71ST VG 86 RODWAY MARCIA 25TH VG 85 RODWAY RENA VG 85 RODWAY TINY 252ND VG 85 RODWAY TINY 243RD

Herd Book No. Sire

02684445 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET 02683784 RODWAY REBEL PRINCE 02683772 NOREMEAD SUPREME RED 02683249 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET 02684947 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET 02684940 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET 02682770 DEEHAVEN REBEL (RED) BH 59DK025446-02802 R FRANDS 02686706 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS (IMP) (US) 02686165 CHURCHROYD PLUTO 02683785 RODWAY REBEL PRINCE 02681918 RODWAY TRIPLE P 02687128 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICK 02686164 CHURCHROYD PLUTO 02679015 RODWAY MARIO 4TH

Mr M Shadwick - SKYHIGH VG 88 811

59DK060485-01811 R DRAMA

W.H. and K Robinson - STRICKLEY VG 89 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION 02687032

HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION

Mr. W.S.J. Pugh - WALLHOPE EX 91 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 20TH 02685475 EX 91 WALLHOPE DAINTY WILDMAID 02679886 EX 90 RODWAY WILDMAID 17TH 02667905 EX 90 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND 02660600 VG 88 WALLHOPE VALES FAIRYSTAR 2ND 02685494 VG 85 WALLHOPE VALES BARRINGTON 02685495

WALLHOPE RUBENS DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE BROADLANE HISTORIAN DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL

Mr A Dennis - WHITEBURY VG 87 STRICKLEY DAINTY PRINCESS 2ND 02668122 WINBROOK DIAMOND VG 86 WHITEBURY WKH SONGSTRESS 028689066 WINBROOK KING HENRY VG 86 WHITEBURY WBM GEMMA 2ND 027689073 WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN

Mr. J.R. Fisher - WILLOUGHBY EX 91 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 8TH EX 90 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 12TH EX 90 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 40TH VG 88 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 12TH VG 88 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 17TH VG 87 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 21ST VG 86 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 15TH VG 85 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 26TH VG 85 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 14TH VG 85 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 49TH VG 85 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 21ST VG 85 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 42ND

02680064 02681863 02681861 02681863 02680065 02682844 02685056 02686797 02685055 02682850 02682844 02682841

RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC HOOTON ARTOIS HOOTON ARTOIS HOOTON ARTOIS HOOTON FAIR WEATHER RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC HOOTON FAIR REBEL HOOTON FAIR REBEL WINBROOK KING HENRY B JURIST RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC HOOTON ARTOIS

Mr AV Wright - YEWTREE VG 89 YEWTREE IKE CLARA 2ND 02681289 VG 88 YEWTREE HENRY JILL 02682456 VG 88 YEWTREE IKE DONNA 02681097 VG 88 YEWTREE FAIRSHARE MINNIE 3RD 02677270 VG 87 YEWTREE IKE DIANE 02684885 VG 86 YEWTREE PRINCE ERLAND 02685094 VG 86 YEWTREE IKE DAFFODIL 02684888 VG 86 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY DAFFODIL 02684876 VG 86 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY IRIS 02684873 VG 86 YEWTREE IKE ERLAND 02682474 VG 86 YEWTREE IKE MINNIE 02682164 VG 86 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 161ST 02681505 VG 86 YEWTREE HENRY ALMA 02680807 VG 86 RODWAY WILDMAID 21ST 02674509 VG 85 YEWTREE IKE ELA 02686102 VG 85 YEWTREE IKE ERLANDA 6TH 02684882 VG 85 YEWTREE IKE CHRISSY 02683320 VG 85 YEWTREE ALEX MINNIE 3RD 02678392

AMBER BARRINGTON IKE YEWTREE HENRY AMBER BARRINGTON IKE HOOTON FAIR SHARE AMBER BARRINGTON IKE AMBER PRINCE AMBER BARRINGTON IKE YEWTREE BUTTERBOY YEWTREE BUTTERBOY AMBER BARRINGTON IKE AMBER BARRINGTON IKE RODWAY MARIO 4TH YEWTREE HENRY VALLEYHILL PEERLESS CHAMP AMBER BARRINGTON IKE AMBER BARRINGTON IKE AMBER BARRINGTON IKE AMBER ALEXANDER 2ND

AGM and Judging Day Held at Ablington Farm Courtesy of the Rawlins Family This year the AGM and Judging day headed south and was hosted by Stanley and Henry Rawlins and their families and what a great day we all had.

After welcoming drinks the formal proceedings of the day were held and as it was the 12th of June at 12 'o' clock those who had been anywhere near Edward Crank in the last few weeks knew it was time for him to step down as president.

Everyone agreed what a fantastic job he had done but now it was time for a little more age and maturity and Mr Graham Madeley took over the reigns with Arthur Whittle stepping up as Vice President.

Edward hands over the Presidency to Graham

We were very pleased to welcome Ian and Robyn Dibble, over from New Zealand, to the day's proceedings. At the conclusion to the meeting lunch was served and very much enjoyed by all.

The afternoon began with our master judge for the day, classifier Meurig James giving us a run down on judging techniques and etiquette and what to look for in a good dairy cow. He also gave us a lot of pointers on positive reason giving where I am sure we all learnt something new.

Then it was the turn of us innocent bystanders to have a go. A ring of 6 cows were lead out by family and friends for us to judge and what a credit they were to the Rawlins family. Everyone then placed the cows and with varying degrees of success and amusement gave reasons over the microphone. It is always nice to be in a new area and identify new potential judges for the society judging list.

This was followed by a look round the cows and a tour of some of the thousands of acres of Salisbury plains farmed by the Rawlins family. As someone who had never had the opportunity to visit before this was a real eye opener, the shear scale of the farming and the restrictions of farming in close proximity to a military base. The cows were in fine form, among the older cows it was the daughters of Shalama Fireman Red that stood out.

There had been some very clever use of blending here and some very promising young milkers in the herd.

Meurig James explains judging techniques

Reason Giving

The young stock was also in great form with all ages looking well grown and fit. After the tour on the tractor and trailer it was time for some afternoon tea, liquid refreshment and a little for the kids and young at heart before we all headed our separate ways home. Thank you once again to the whole of the Rawlins family, we were all made to feel very welcome from the minute we arrived, those of you who didn't make it missed a fantastic day out.

Wendy Young

Judging Time

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Breeder Focus

The Four Corners by Rachael Madeley Name: Adam Lawson

Prefix: Lisnamulligan

Herd Size: 12 Shorthorns (no's set to increase) milking herd of 130 Location: North Cassingray Farm, near St Andrews, Fife Family: Wife Claire, expecting our first. In Partnership with Father Basil and Mother, Margaret. Younger siblings James and Esther

System Of Management: Cows are grazed in 1-2 day paddocks from late April/early May to October. The farm is at 600ft on heavy clay, which reduces time available to graze. Housed in cubicles and fed TMR during the winter. Calving is all year round with heifers calving at 2.5

Any Other Farm Enterprises: The herd is mainly British Friesian with 6 Ayrshires. Plus 6 Belted Galloway Cows, which give me something else to halter train !

How Long Breeding Dairy Shorthorns: My father brought the first Shorthorn 20 years ago.

I have become increasingly involved since then.

Best Cow Family: Fairy, originally purchased from the Eaves dispersal sale.

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently: Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 2nd Favourite Cow Past: Eaves Fairy 198th a great cow in the show ring and the parlour. Reserve Champion Royal Ulster Winter Fair and gave more than 80,000kgs before she left us in her 10th lactation.

Name: David Slade Prefix: Brimclose Herd Size: 150 Location: Devon Family: Wife Sarah, Children; William, Isabel, Hannah and Thomas

System Of Management: Organic Any Other Farm Enterprises: Arable How Long Have You Been Breeding Dairy Shorthorns: 10 years Best Cow Family: Magic

Current Highest Yielding Cow: Lisnamulligan Fairy 8th. Fresh in her 7th lactation with 40,000kgs past and peaks at over 40kgs daily

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently:

Semen In The Flask: Lisnamulligan Fairway and Meadowshaven Prides Starr

Current Highest Yielding Cow:

Most Influential Bull To Date: Kayl MP Stellbound

Semen In The Flask:

Best Home Bred Bull: Lisnamulligan Fairway who is with RCG, the only bull from Eaves Fairy 198th Highest Showing Accolade: Royal Highland Champion 2009 with Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 2nd Hobbies Outside Farming: Young Farmers (past National Chairman for Scottish Young Farmers).

Sport, I enjoy watching all sports, though I had to give up playing rugby.

Favourite Joke: Paddy was on the Weakest Link, Ann Robinson asked him, “What does 'acoustic' mean?” He thought for a moment and then replied, “It's something for hitting cattle with!”

Brimclose Rosalee Brimclose Rosalee Oceanbrae Logics Plato, Rodway Reuben, Gelli Ipod Discoverer Most Influential Bull To Date: Marleycote Duke Best Home Breed Bull: Brimclose Patrick Highest Showing Accolade: Champion at the South West Dairy Show Hobbies Outside Farming: What Hobbies?

Favourite Joke: What do you do outside of Farming!

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Name: James Lambe Prefix: Ballytrain Herd Size: 100 Dairy Cows Location: Co Monaghan - Bordering Northern Ireland Family: Wife Joanne, Children: Shane, Aimee, Padraig and Thomas

Name: Seimon Thomas Prefix: Drisgol Herd Size: 310 Cows 260 Youngstock

System Of Management: Mainly Spring calving as the farm has a good grazing platform Any Other Farm Enterprises: None

Location: Sunny West Wales (Where The Grass Always Grows!!!)

How Long Breeding Dairy Shorthorns: Personally since 2002 but the herd has been breeding Shorthorns for over three generations

Family: Wife Eleanor, Children Sion and Hanna (Will the Jack Russell)

Best Cow Family: Rose. A family that continues to breed style strength and most importantly good milkers

System Of Management: Grass Based + feeding a Ton of Concentrates Any Other Farm Enterprises: Five Limousin Cows (PETS) How Long Breeding Dairy Shorthorns: All my life (a few decades!!)

Best Cow Family: Daisy Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently: Drisgol Dinnie 8th Favourite Cow In Herd Past: Drisgol Daisy 95th Current Highest Yielding Cow: Drisgol Mabel 21st (A rare 100% cow in the herd) Semen In The Flask: Drisgol Watzon, Drisgol Madonnas Prince, The four Aussie Bulls, Almere Pericless, Churchroyd Ben Most Influential Bull To Date: Amber Izaak 3rd Best Home Bred Bull: Drisgol Madonnas Prince and Drisgol Watzon Highest Showing Accolade: Winning the Burke Trophy Award at the Royal of England with two Drisgol cows Hobbies Outside Farming: Rugby (Coaching Junior Rugby) Favourite Joke: Aussie Stockmans Honeymoon

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently: Pennygate Bridesmaid by Nortica Sampson.

She has everything a dairy cow should have; size, style, dairyness and quality of milk. This year on her 4th lacation 8000kgs of milk with over 600kgs of solids Current Highest Yielding Cow: Ballytrain Pamela projected to yield 8742kgs of milk at 3.77F and 3.51P Semen In The Flask: Goldmine Ebrose Stetson, Kingsdale Libbys Rebel, Ipod, Vinra Frost Ted, Maxton Invader, Rovins Bliss Brett, Oxton Boundless Most Influential Bull To Date: Carrowhubbock American Man, a Peerless bred bull out of a Sequa Barra Shorty cow. He successfully put dairyness into the herd which was quite dual purpose.

Best Home Bred Bull: Ballytrain Storm. A flashy Sequa Barra Shorty light roan bull out of Ballytrain Rose 67th Highest Showing Accolade: I have only been showing for two years so I would have to say Tullamore 2009 Champion In-calf heifer (born 2008) with Ballytrain Diamond Rose Hobbies Outside Farming: Huge fan of Gaelic Football. And I enjoy playing poker. shorthorn

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Young Breeders Profiles Connection To Dairy Shorthorns: Family Farm Most Memorable Showing Moment: There are three inseparable moments 1) Winning heifer Champion at the last ever Royal Show 2009 2) Winning Heifer Champion World Conference year at the Royal Highland 2010 3) Winning Champion Handler and then the calf winning Champion at the National Calf show 2010, doing the double was pretty special.

Interests/Hobbies: Showing Dairy Shorthorns and Live Music Favourite Music/Film/Book: Love Harry Potter and Twilight, I like a mixture of Music, Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver is a good book it's a little like Groundhog Day Describe Yourself In Five Words: Fun, Bubbly, Caring, Stubborn and Clumsy

Name: Cerys Jane Crank Age: 20 Location: Ellesmere Port Occupation: Internal Breeding Advisor for Cogent

Most Annoying Habit: Leaving things lying around What's One Thing You Can Do Better Than Anyone Else: I don't know about better than anyone else but I'm pretty good at bargain hunting, especially for shoes

Connection To Dairy Shorthorns: Used to milk eighty Dairy Shorthorns until 2007 when all the milkers were sold but kept the youngstock for showing and then selling as in-milk heifers

Have You Ever Googled Yourself, If So What Did You Find: Yes. Showing Achievements

Most Memorable Showing Moment: Meeting the Queen at the Great Yorkshire Show

If You Could Go Back In Time When And Why Would You Go: 60s. I could just see myself in a 60s dress Favourite Joke: I do not have one. How can I, have you heard my dad's jokes?!

Three Things You Would Take On A Desert Island: Hair dryer, generator and my mobile phone

Interests/Hobbies: Play hockey for Taunton Vale Mens 4th/3rd Favourite Music/Film/Book: Whatever Radio 1 is offering / Cool Runnings / Farmers Weekly Describe Yourself In Five Words: Athletic, Loyal, Quiet Most Annoying Habit: Biting my nails What's One Thing You Can Do Better Than Anyone Else: Reverse into a Convertible Saab in a Manitou Have You Ever Googled Yourself, If So What Did You Find: Yes. An operations director at Whitby Seafoods, York!

If You Could Go Back In Time When And Why Would You Go: Just before I reversed into the Convertible, just to make sure I did not do it!

Name: Ed Whittle (Young Mr Whittle) Age: 18 Location: Somerset Occupation: Student (Socialising) 22

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Favourite Joke: Did you hear the one about the magic tractor? It went down the road and turned into a field!

Three Things You Would Take On A Desert Island: Ipod, BBQ and Food

Irish National Ploughing Championships 2010 Athy - Republic of Ireland (21-23 September) A British Livestock Pavilion was booked into the 2010 Irish National Ploughing Championships.

Stands were taken by: • The Shorthorn Cattle Society • Norbreck Genetics • The Ayrshire Cattle Society • The British Blonde Cattle Society • The South Devon Herd Book • The British Blue Cattle Society Un-staffed poster displays were accommodated in respect of The Swaledale Sheep Society, The British Pig Association, The Galloway Cattle Society and The British Livestock Genetics Consortium.

Quality British Livestock was on display from the Shorthorn, British Blonde and British Blue Societies.

The Event is always well attended - despite the mud

The event was organised, on behalf of the exhibitors, by the British Blue Cattle Society. The British Livestock Pavilion comprised of a 15 x 15 metre marquee, furnished internally with animal storage, Kitchen facilities and professionally provided Velcro-friendly walling: The overall exhibit provided a very professional image for British Livestock.

The National Ploughing Championships was supported by a gate of approximately 80,000 people, per day, which is just short of 250,000 people attending this three day event. Visitors entering the British Pavilion as early as 7.15 am in the morning and the last leaving between 6.30 & 7.00pm in the evening. Throughout the three days the Pavilion was packed with interested persons.

It has been very good to report that every piece of publicity material taken to the event was handed out, with each of the exhibitors receiving a healthy number of personally interested contacts.

Following the event, exhibitors have commented that there has been very positive follow up, with Swaledale Sheep orders being finalised and very positive interest being demonstrated in Shorthorn, Ayrshire, Blonde, South Devon and Blue Cattle. With regard to the latter, the British Blue sale at Moira, at the end of October, resulted in 80% of purchases being exported to the Republic of Ireland.

The event was not without its “moments!”

Persistent rain on the Tuesday, followed by heavy rain on Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night, resulted in the stand flooding to a depth of approximately 8 inches. It was then necessary to evacuate the livestock overnight on the Wednesday: However, the very concerted efforts by the show authorities resulted in free straw and the livestock were back on their stand by 8am, ready to receive the final day's visitors.

In conclusion, once again, this has been a first-class shop window for British livestock, its value being reflected in firm business taking place following the event.

The general consensus of exhibitors was that it was one of the most successful export events they had all been involved in and regretted very much, the attitude of UKTI, over recognising the event for a TAP Grant. That said, the majority of exhibitors were very grateful for SOLO Grants, which many had applied for and received.

Subject, obviously, to economic circumstances, which includes Grant Aid, there was a strong desire to repeat the exercise in future years.

Main sponsor EBLEX with very generous support by British Livestock Genetics Consortium Ltd John Fleming (Organiser British Livestock Pavilion) The Cattle on the Shorthorn Society stand provided by P J and Martin Kelly included a Beef Shorthorn Cow and calf and a dairy Shorthorn heifer.

PJ and Martin did a great job helping with the stand throughout the three days and everyone on the stand was very grateful to Martin who had to evacuate all the livestock from the marquee at 2.00am one morning as the water was rising in the marquee and threatening to flood the pens. shorthorn

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Teasdale Tours 2010 Visit North Wales and Shropshire

Every year it comes round very fast and it never seems 12 months since the last. So here it came again, this year starting in North Wales and then heading into Shropshire.

We started the tour at the Price-Jones', who themselves have been keen supporters of Teasdale Tours for the last few years.

After a very welcome BBQ, washed down by a small amount of apple juice it was off to look round the cows. The Dee herd was established when David and Liz decided to switch away from the black and whites and it has never looked back. David uses a mix of bulls from pure to more Holstein type to produce the kind of cow he likes and works for him. Looking round the cows we could all see a great herd has developed.

The young stock is Liz's domain and all age groups were in fine form with some very exciting calves for the future.

We then headed to Albrighton Manor which was to be home for the next few days. It was a very impressive place, with its own unique way of keeping our mature members fit- how many steps were there to your room Deirdre and Mary? The members of the party who were concerned with hydrations levels met at the bar, where they quickly learnt to head to the bar long before rehydration was needed. Luckily we had quality control herself, Alex Wilkes, with us making sure the glasses had been cleaned to standard.

Dee Autumn by Hooton Fair Esteem

That evening we headed on our first coach trip to Ellesmere and the new home of the Wainwright family. Here we were supposed to be joined by the members of the North Midlands region who were very conspicuous by their absence, but we had the company of both society president and vice president so we felt slightly special. The Wainwrights have a small herd of shorthorns alongside a herd of black and whites and some great daughters of Winbrook King Henry. We were then shown the new parlour development which both the family and the milk recorder couldn't wait to be up and running. We finished the evening with a fantastic supper and a little liquid refreshment.

Winbrook King Henry Daughter at the Wainwrights

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The next morning started with the tradition of a quick dip for some before heading off on the coach to David Winnington and family and the Rantonhall herd. Here we were to see pure cows doing their job very well and lasting forever. This was a herd built round some great cow families.

After a fabulous lunch it was back on the road and off to Acton Scott Museum. This was a great opportunity for many members to relive their youth and reminisce over machines they had owned and driven. It was also good to see the shorthorn cows here.

Next we moved onto a very interesting tour of Wroxeter Winery where we all learnt a lot more about a product very close to many hearts. This was followed by a great tasting session and supper. On arrival back to the hotel a small section of the party decided to sample the delights of the local pub.

Saturday saw the dawning of a wet and miserable day, but undeterred our tourists set on their way to the home of Roger Evans (everyone's favourite contributor to the Dairy Farmer) and his family. We saw some good shorthorn cows, many originating from the Maxton herd, amongst the black and whites. The only thing that tried to out do the cows was the fantastic scenery. Once again we were stocked up with great cakes to keep us going for an hour or two.

Rantonall Dainty Princess EX91 by R/My Joy

Next we were back to picturesque Ludlow for a look round the town and a spot of lunch (some were served quicker than others!) and a little liquid refreshment. Then back on the coach to the Nejay herd of Neil and Jayne Madeley. The cows here seemed to want to huddle for warmth, but we saw a lot of good cows that were obviously working hard. We also saw some very exciting young stock which was to be on sale at Chelford in June.

After another great afternoon tea (is there no end to the number of times this tour party can eat in a day), we went to the historic sights of Ironbridge (those who stayed out of the pub that is.)

Then just in case we hadn't eaten enough we headed to the pub for a great meal.

Hand Milking at Acton Scott Museum

Sunday morning saw us heading for a themed train ride and back into the 70's, they even had a live band at the station for us to jig to. Sam Wilson also got in touch with his feminine side eying up dresses to buy-we thought blue was just his colour.

Then we were off to Worcester races, yet again we didn't see the regular race goers for dust. The rest of us just backed a few gee gees, drank a bit of pimms and soaked in the atmosphere, unfortunately no one really made their fortune. From the races it was back to the pub (I feel a theme coming on here!) this time it was to the Riverside and an equally fantastic meal. On arrival back at the hotel we went to the bar for the customary final night drinks.

Maxton Cow at Roger Evans

By now time had flown onto Monday morning and we headed to the Rodway herd of the Vice President Graham Madeley. The cows were ideally situated for viewing but as we added an extra coat we felt sorry for them as they appeared a little chilly.

Apparently we were the practise run for the world conference party and we were sure they would not be disappointed. We witnessed quite a lot of foreign genetics in this herd which Graham was expertly blending together. Unfortunately some of our tour members were cut short here to attend Roy Whittles funeral but I have it on good authority the rest of the party saw a lot of good young stock and as usual were well fed. That brings the tour to a close, thanks again to all our host farms, to the organiser himself Mr J Teasdale and all that is left to say is if you haven't been on a tour yet, make it happen you will have a great time Wendy Young

Nejay Princess

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Come Blow Your Vuvuzela Over 2 years of planning eventually came to fruition on Wednesday 23rd June 2010 when delegates from 10 Countries arrived in Edinburgh for the start of the 13th World Shorthorn Conference. It was good to meet up with many old friends as well as many others people I hadn't met previously.

Thanks to the sterling efforts of our travel agent Carolyne Cree, all the delegates were met and transferred from their various arrival places to the hotel. Carolyne's organisational skills ensured that the following two weeks with delegate joining and leaving all over the place, went without a hitch, thank you Carolyne.

Scottish Parliament - The first evening we all attended a reception at the Scottish Parliament hosted by the MEP John Lamont followed by a buffet at the Holiday Inn Edinburgh which was to be our home for the next 6 days.

Highland Show - Thursday morning was the first day of the Royal Highland Show and the judging of the Beef Shorthorn Classes. The Beef Shorthorns provided the largest entry of any cattle breed at the show with 115 entries and there was quality cattle throughout the classes finishing with the judge Finlay McGowan selecting as his champion the senior bull Elliott Bodaceous owned by Geoff Riby from Stonehills, Bridlington.

Delegates at the Scottish Parliament Building

Beef Shorthorns - The crowd of spectators round the ring for the judging was a pleasure to see. It was Geoff's first time showing at the Royal Highland and obviously he hadn't been counting his chickens before they hatched but we did manage to find him accommodation for the night, tickets for the prize presentation the following night and a respectable Beef Shorthorn tie to wear! Congratulations Geoff. Later in the afternoon in the Pentland Pavilion we were pleased to introduce Mike Keeble who spoke for a few minutes about his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shorthorn - A Breed of Influence in a World of Opportunityâ&#x20AC;? which he had written specially for the World Conference and which had been generously sponsored by Mr Michael Foljambe of Osberton Estates. A copy of the book with a personal plaque had been given to all delegates to remind them of their participation in the 13th World Shorthorn Conference.

Beef Shorthorns at the Royal Highland Show

Dairy Shorthorns - The next day was the judging of the Dairy Shorthorn classes and again the exhibitors had provided a wonderful display of Dairy Shorthorn cattle with over 50 entries. The judge Gwyndaf James eventually finding his champion in Graham Madeley's Rodway Sonnchein 15th.

Graham then went on to further honours by winning the inter breed progeny class for animals by the same sire with his group of 3 sired by Kingsdale Libby's Rebel. Libby's Rebel is an American bred bull so David Kendall, Secretary of the American Milking Shorthorn Society must have been feeling very pleased with the outcome. David was over for the first part of the World Conference tour and had earlier in the week judged the Cheshire County show.

Gala Dinner - On the Friday evening we held the opening gala dinner and prize presentation in the President's marquee on the Royal Highland Showground. We were welcomed by pipers from the Scots Guard Association who then piped in the haggis which Arthur Lawrence duly addressed with great gusto. We were delighted to welcome some of our sponsors to the dinner and what a great sight it was to see over 230 people sitting down at a Shorthorn dinner. We were very grateful to the Royal Highland Show who had very kindly provided the use of the President's Marquee for this prestigious event.

Saturday was a slightly more leisurely day with delegates free to explore the sights of Edinburgh. Catriona Henderson provided some of the delegates with an interesting tour of the city whilst some of the more dedicated showgoers spent another day at the show.

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Dairy Interbreed Group

Arthur Lawrence addressing the Haggis

Shorthorn at Morebattle Tofts

Buccleuch Estate - Sunday June 27th saw us hit the road for the start of our farm tours. The first stop was Buccleuch Estates, home of the Earl of Buccleuch and a very extensive and interesting farming operation. The Bowhill Estate runs to 8,000 acres with 500 suckler cows including 100 Angus cross Shorthorn cows put to the Beef Shorthorn bull. The Estate manager Drew Guthrie gave us a conducted coach tour round the estate and his knowledge of the operation was very impressive. Our President James Playfair Hannay had devised a cunning way of getting people back on the bus. He had recently returned from a visit to South Africa with a present of a Vuvuzela. His initial feeble attempt to blow it was a sufficient call to return to the coaches. It wasn't the last time we heard the vuvuzela over the following 10 days and James's lungs obviously got stronger as the week progressed.

Tofts Herd - We then continued on to Morebattle Tofts, home of the World Shorthorn President Mr James Playfair-Hannay. Following our first hog roast lunch of the tour we were treated to a ride up the foothills of the Cheviot hills to see Playfair farms' Angus and Shorthorn cattle grazing the steep hillsides and also to see the breathtaking views across the Kale valley.

This is very much a family affair and Debbie, Anna and Robert made us very welcome.

The Magical Glamis Castle

Shorthorns at Glenisla

The afternoon visit did spare we little Englanders the agony of having to watch the World Cup live on the television but the erratic 3G phone signal was enough to inform us of the dreadful news being played out in Bloemfontein. Germany 4 England 1 and a swift exit from the World Cup. Our feelings of deflation and dejection elicited little sympathy from our Scottish counterparts. Our Colleagues from Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil meanwhile were celebrating their continued success towards the Quarter finals.

Glamis Castle and Glenisla - Monday 28th June and we headed north from Edinburgh to visit Glamis Castle the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and reputedly the castle where Macbeth murdered King Duncan. Leaving the castle we travelled further north towards Glenisla and the well known herd of Shorthorns owned by Major John Gibb and his daughter Catriona. You would never pass this farm on the way to anywhere else you have to go specifically to find it as the road past the farm meanders further up the glen. The sun shone, the scenery was breathtaking and the cattle were a picture Major Gibb's protestations of drought conditions and lack of grass met with smiles of disbelief from our Southern Continent visitors. A team of helpers provided us with a very welcome lunch and a competition to guess the weight of one of the Glenisla cows provided some interesting answers before the winner, Mr David Dickie accepted his prize with his weight of 784 Kg. On our way back to Edinburgh we stopped off to view the Reekie Linn falls and were joined by the Royal Highland Show judge, Finlay McGowan who showed us some of his Luing cattle on the roadside. We stopped at the Queensferry Hotel overlooking the Forth railway bridge for dinner before wending our way back to Edinburgh.

Dunsyre Shorthorns

Tuesday 29th June and time to depart Edinburgh.

Dunsyre and Lochawe - After checking out and loading the luggage we left for the short journey South to Lanark to the Dunsyre herd of Carey and Hilary Coombs. Carey keeps 100 Beef shorthorn cows on a very commercial basis, calving his heifers at 21/2 years of age The farm sees 40 to 50 inches of rainfall but the cows are still outwintered and fed grass silage.

Chapelton Shorthorns

Chapelton - After lunch we headed west towards Castle Douglas, the home of the famous Chapelton herd of Beef Shorthorns. The old established Chapelton herd which had exported Shorthorns all over the world had been wiped out by foot and mouth disease in 2001 but Donald set about restocking the herd with embryos from Canada helped by the Canadian breeder Rolly Bateman.

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The rapid rise of the Chapelton herd back to the top is a testament to Donald's commitment, his herdsman Robert Grierson's stockmanship and his friend Rolly Bateman's embryo programme.

It was a pleasure to see this herd looking so well with the dark days of 2001 way behind us The evening hospitality was superb with Emma and the rest of the family providing a wonderful meal.

During the vote of thanks Charles Dawney recalled how when he was a student one of his friends invited him to see Jim (Donald's father) Biggar's farm and how impressed he had been by the cattle and the farmer - both had been incredibly good natured. Charles then went back to Argentina and started his own Shorthorn herd and was now back at Chapelton after all those years. It is stories like this which make the importance of the World Shorthorn Conference so real and worthwhile. We departed at the end of another beautiful sunny day for our overnight stay at Carlisle.

Donald and family with Grace and Charles Dawney

Lowther Shorthorns - Wednesday morning was a short drive down the road to the Lowther Estates where we were greeted with bucks fizz, croissants and home made cakes before looking at the relatively new herd of Beef Shorthorns in the beautiful parkland of the Lowther estate. Shorthorns had been on the estate from 1820 to 1950 and following Foot and Mouth in 2001 Charles Lowther decided to re stock the farm with Beef Shorthorns.

Charles has made an impressive start with his new herd and is already making his presence felt in the showring and at Beef Shorthorn sales. The unusual architecture of some of the old farm buildings was something to admire and added to the beauty of this old farm steading.

Lowther Shorthorns Grazing the Estate

Hadrians Wall - We left Lowther to travel eastwards along the line of Hadrian's wall, built in AD 122 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep out the marauding Pictish tribes. Lunch was taken early at the Twice Brewed Inn close to Housteads Fort and the excellent steak pie was for some just a mouthful too much after the recently consumed home made cakes. A short visit to Housteads Fort was just long enough for the Secretary and his wife to briefly remember their honeymoon here on Hadrian's wall some 30 years ago - whoever said romance was dead!.

Marleycote Herd - We were met at Housteads by David Baynes who escorted us from there to his dairy farm at Hexham, Northumberland.

David and his family have recently shown their total commitment to the dairy industry with a massive investment in a dairy processing unit, pasteurising and bottling milk from their Dairy Shorthorn herd to sell to retail outlets throughout Northumberland and in a recently completed cattle shed and robot milking unit for the 120 cow herd. The new cattle shed was built with the comfort of the cows a prime consideration and rubber mats are used in all the cubicles.. The whole operation is very much a family affair with son Richard looking after the dairy herd and his brother Paul looking after the milk processing unit. David overseas the whole operation and lends his hand to anything which needs doing (at least that's what he told us). Richard has very definite views about the type of cows he wants to breed with good udders, good feet and dairy character of prime importance. The cattle at Marleycote were certainly displaying these characteristics. A very interesting visit was completed with another hog roast on another beautiful summer's evening.. We journeyed on to our overnight stay at York.

Hadrians Wall

Marleycote Herd's New Facilities

Upsall Herd - The following morning we visited the oldest Beef Shorthorn herd in the Country at Upsall Castle, Thirsk, owned by the Honourable Gerald Turton.

The herd was established in 1909 by Gerald's great uncle, Sir Edmund Turton. Gerald, a former North Yorkshire County Councillor, comes from a political family his father being Sir Robin Turton, Lord Tranmire who was a Conservative MP for 45 years representing Thirsk and Malton.

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Gerald's cattle have been sold throughout the length and breadth of the country and have been responsible for the creation of several new herds. He is very keen on the use of performance recording as a means to select the best genetics in his herd and last year won the EBLEX award for the most improved Beef Shorthorn herd in the Country awarded to the herd showing the greatest genetic gain for commercial traits over a 12 month period. Gerald's cattle were a picture grazing the lush grassland round the castle.

The Hon Gerald Turton and delegates

Michael Foljambe enjoying one of Thaymars ice creams

Lunch was an occasion not to be missed as Gerald and Alex hosted all the delegates in the splendour of Upsall Castle. It is a tribute to Gerald and his family that Upsall Castle, part of our Country's rich heritage has been maintained in such splendid condition. Our Canadian delegates informed us that this was in fact a National holiday for them as it was Canada Day and they duly gave us a rendition of “O Canada“ on the steps of Upsall Castle.

This was another of those moments which make these trips so memorable and personal. The afternoon was free time for people to explore the old city of York.

Osberton Estate - Friday 2nd July saw us depart York to travel to East Anglia. We stopped en route at Thaymars Ice Cream parlour. The farm business diversified over 20 years ago and started producing ice cream from some of the milk produced from their 90 cow herd. The ice cream business proved so successful that the farm and cows were eventually sold and the ice cream is now made from milk supplied by the local Dairy Shorthorn herd of Mr John Hayward.

It was here that we were also pleased to meet Mr Michael Foljambe of the Osberton Estate who had so generously sponsored the production of the book “Shorthorn a Breed of Influence”.

Judging the Heifers at Podehole

Podehole Shorthorns - We continued our journey down Country to arrive at Podehole Farm, Peterborough the home of the Horrell family. Charles and Sally provided us with two classes of heifers to judge which allowed all the different Countries to have their say on what type of cattle best suited their different systems. Whilst the fundamental structural correctness of an animal is the same whatever the system there are considerable variations in the type of animal people are looking for. There was a noticeable variation in the overall size, degree of muscling, and thickness of bone which delegates were looking for but sometimes the variation was more pronounced between individual delegates rather than between different Countries.

After another delicious lunch we looked round the impressive Podehole Herd, established in 1977, has quickly established itself as a leading herd in the breed and the top priced bull at last year's Stirling sale, sold for 14,000gns, was Podehole Beefeater from the Podehole Herd.

Shorthorns from the Podehole Herd

It was another interesting afternoon as we saw the gravel extraction taking place on the farm and the 6 miles of hedges and 10,000 trees which have been planted on the farm as part of their conservation programme. We moved on from Podehole just a few miles down the road, en route to the East of England Showground, to see James Coward's impressive collection of vintage agricultural machines.

The East of England showground and the Horrell family provided us with a sumptuous evening meal and the evening entertainment was provided, in a degree of self indulgence from the Secretary, by the Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir, of which I have been a member for over 40 years.

It was a very special night for me personally to bring together two of my greatest interests in life, Shorthorn cattle and Male Voice Choir singing and I have to admit to a tear in my eye when I very proudly introduced the choir.

Frank and the Bolsterstone Choir entertain

I hope the delegates enjoyed the concert as much as I enjoyed being part of the performance. It also proved to be an exciting and emotional night for our Uruguayan delegates as Uruguay eventually beat Ghana on penalties to progress to the semi finals of the World Cup. shorthorn

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We left the East of England Showground after a very long but enjoyable day for the short journey to the hotel at Huntingdon.

Twells Herd - The next morning, Saturday 3rd July, we travelled to Snetterton to see the famous Twells herd of dairy Shorthorns owned by Tim and Anne Wyatt and son Jonathon. Genetics from the Twells herd have been used all over the world and some of the dairy delegates were very interested to see the descendants of animals they themselves had used.

Like many of our other host farmers the Wyatts had other livestock interests as well as cattle and they were celebrating a recent winner at the Newmarket races. The horses also proved popular with some of the delegates.

Twells Dairy Shorthorns

Groveland Shorthorns - After another splendid lunch we departed further East towards Norwich and the Groveland farm of Brian Filby. Brian farms 600 acres of land in East Anglia with pedigree Beef Shorthorns and pedigree Simmentals as well as 300 cross bred suckler cows run on a very commercial basis. Brian also farms 5000 acres of land in Australia.

Part of the land he farms in Norfolk is rented from Lord and Lady Walpole of the Wolterton Estate the seat of our first Prime Minister Robert Walpole in 1721. As well as the cattle and arable Brian and his family also have a fruit farm and retail outlet selling meat and fruit produced on the farm direct to the consumer.

After a trailer ride around the stock and a look round Wolterton Hall escorted by the current Lord Walpole we drove back to Groveland Fruit farm to where the strawberries are produced in huge poly tunnels. As well as a pick your own enterprise, the Filby's also supply local supermarkets with fresh strawberries. From start to finish it was a very impressive operation and yes we sampled some of the very fresh strawberries before heading back to Huntingdon for the night.

Wolterton Hall

The 4th of July as everyone knows is Independence Day and after some free time to look round Cambridge and have a punt on the river, a visit to the only American War Cemetry in the UK at Madingley seemed a fitting way to celebrate this event. The attempt by the Secretary to lead the singing of the Star Spangled Banner was probably better in the conception than the delivery but it was a brave attempt by our US delegates.

Croxton Park - We left the War Cemetary for the short journey to Croxtonpark to see the Beef Shorthorn herd owned by Alan and Joy Bowkett and managed by Estate Manager Dan Bull. The estate is organically farmed and supports native breeds of sheep and pigs as well as the pedigree herd of Beef shorthorns.

Strawberry lines at Groveland Farm

After looking round the cattle in the beautiful grounds surrounding the house we enjoyed some welcome refreshment and then a surprise trip round the formal gardens of Croxtonpark. Our host Joy Bowkett showed us round the three walled gardens which were a delight to see and beautifully tended by the three full time gardeners.

Wavendon Herd - We left Huntingdon the next morning and made our way to Olney, Buckinghamshire, to the farm of Christopher Marler.

Christopher's enthusiasm for his animals, both domestic and exotic is infectious. The pride he has in his Beef Shorthorns is evident in the cattle we saw which grazed over the fence from some more exotic creatures.

Cows and Calves at Croxton Park

Our antipodean friends were obviously surprised to see white wallabies flourishing in Buckinghamshire. The Gayale cows, white yaks and Llamas showed almost as much interest in their visitors as we did in them. Directly opposite the house Christopher's waterfowl were proudly preening themselves for the visitors, and the array of birds in the aviary was certainly a sight to see with the Scarlet Ibis and the Bald Eagle being particularly photogenic.

The Beautiful Walled Garden at Croxton Park

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Our visit concluded with a look round Christopher's office and private museum. His enthusiasm and pride were here for all to see and what a privilege it was to see it.

After a lovely lunch in the village hall we left for our afternoon visit to Woburn Abbey House and Deer Park before continuing on to Stratford upon Avon which was to be our final resting place for the tour.

Rodway Herd - Tuesday 6th July was going to be a special day by any stretch of the imagination. A morning visit to Graham Madeley's organic dairy herd followed by a trip to London for a reception at St James's Palace hosted by our Patron Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.

Scarlet Ibis at Christopher Marlers Collection

The coaches were greeted at Rodway Manor by a guard of honour from The Light Company of the Loyal Newport Volunteers and the ladies were entertained with a floral demonstration by Graham's sister Jean Madeley.

Graham's organic milk is sold to the local cheese making factory at Belton and samples of the product were on offer. The Royal Highland champion could be seen in her working clothes grazing with the other members of this fine dairy herd. Graham has successfully introduced Danish Red Swedish Red, Illawarra, Ayrshire and Red Holstein blood in to his herd to achieve the type of dairy cow he is looking to breed. After an early lunch provided by Shirley Madeley and helpers the coaches left for the trip back to the hotel for a quick change before moving on to London for the evening reception.

Dairy Shorthorns grazing at Rodway

St James's Palace

The Newport Light Infantry

Whilst the coaches were travelling to London James Playfair-Hannay and myself were travelling by train in the advance party to prepare for the visit to St James's Palace - a journey not without incident. After leaving my briefcase in the taxi taking us to the station we had to call another taxi very swiftly with the immortal words “follow that cab”. After successfully retrieving the case we turned round back to the station where James, in his kilt and sporran, and me in my whistle and flute hotfooted it into Leamington Spa station and caught the train in the nick of time. The coaches arrived spot on time and the delegates enjoyed a glass of wine and canapés, listening to the Oberon String Quartet, whilst waiting for Her Royal Highness to arrive.

After introductions to the organising committee and the introductory speeches, Her Royal Highness was introduced to all the delegates individually. Her knowledge of cattle and of the Countries of our delegates was truly impressive and she seemed very much at ease chatting to everyone. One of our delegates Malcolm Douglas from Australia had kept the party entertained for the previous two weeks and wasn't about to let a small thing like a title of Her Royal Highness get in the way of a good story.

Princess Anne was suitably amused.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal welcomes the Delegates

As we left the Palace for an evening meal the euphoria of meeting Princess Anne turned to consternation for the Uruguyan delegates who needed to find a television to Watch Uruguay play The Netherlands in the World Cup Semi Final. It might not have been a very big screen but Apple's iphone came to the rescue. Unfortunately Uruguay lost 3:2 to the Netherlands. We arrived back in Stratford very late at night after a truly memorable day.

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Malcolm entertains Her Royal Highness

Wednesday 7th July was the opening day of the actual Conference at the Alveston Manor Hotel Stratford upon Avon. Lesley Lewin our Conference organiser had supervised the setting up of the conference hall which had been done overnight. The graphics alongside the screen, produced by Alan Peedle of Acstede Design gave a very professional look to the Conference stage. The high quality of the speakers interspersed with Country reports from member organisations provided a very interesting two days Conference which is reported in more detail elsewhere in this journal.

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Gala Dinner Following the gala dinner on Thursday evening we had the opportunity to dance the night away to the music from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Agenda.â&#x20AC;? Caroline Burbidge who is responsible for Beef Shorthorn registrations in the office is the vocalist and provided us with a wonderful finish to the 13th World Shorthorn Conference. We had two weeks without a drop of rain, the sun shone, the cattle grazed and the shorthorns looked a picture in some of the wonderful settings we visited.

We were very grateful to the organising committee and all the other people, too numerous to mention who worked so hard to make this Conference such a success. All the host farmers provided us with such interesting and varied visits as well as some incredible hospitality. Theresa Duggan provided a first class translation service for our South American delegates and Catriona Henderson made the coach journeys much more interesting with her commentaries on route.

Conference Venue, Alverston Manor

We are also indebted to our sponsors without who this could not have happened. It was a pleasure to welcome so many delegates here to the UK and very encouraging to see so many young people amongst those delegates. I hope they enjoyed their visit and I look forward to seeing everyone again in New Zealand in 2013.

Mike Keeble opens the World Shorthorn Conference

Sponsors of the 2010 World Shorthorn Conference Mr Michael Foljambe Calltech-Crystalyx Eblex Morrisons Royal Highland Agricultural Society United Auctions Pfizer Shepherd Publishing Mr S Chaplin Mr C Horrell East of England Showground Nordic Star Cogent IAE

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British Livestock Genetics Harrison and Hetherington QMS UK Sire Services Farmers Guardian Blue Merle Acstede Design Marshalls Pedigree Cattle Services J Fanshawe East Coast Viners Mr Stallard Mr and Mrs B Landers

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2010 Champion

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Hon. Mention

Marleycote Peggy 10th Mr & Mrs IL Harries

Rodway Jenna 2nd Mr G Madeley

Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Partners

Class 1 CALF BORN IN 2010 - 8 entries

(1) Cotonhall Duchess Ann 11th Mr R Kite

(2) Cotonhall Dairymaid Mr R Kite

(3) Cotonhall Joy 3rd Mr R Kite

Class 2 CALF BORN 01/07/09 TO 31/12/09 - 6 entries

(1) Cotonhall Starlet Mr R Kite

(2) Dee Autumn Rose 5th D & L Price Jones

(3) Rodway Marcia 28th Mr G Madeley

Class 3 CALF BORN 01/01/09 TO 30/06/09 - 11 entries

(1) Churchroyd Heather 48th IRG Collins & Prtns

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(2) Cotonhall Ebony Mr R Kite

(3) Cotonhall Baroness Mr R Kite

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2010 Class 4 HEIFER IN MILK TO FIRST CALVING - 5 entries

(1) Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th Mr E Crank

(2) Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Prtns

(3) Gelli Rudolph Hazel Mr & Mrs I L Harries

Class 5 COW BORN IN 2007 HAVING HAD 2 CALVINGS - 1 entry

(1) Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Prtns

Class 6 COW BORN IN 2006

(1) Rodway Jenna 2nd Mr G Madeley

(2) Rodway Sonnschein 15th Mr G Madeley

(3) Earlsgift Lady Walton 5th Mr E Crank

Class 7 COW BORN IN 2005 - 5 entries

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

(2) Nejay Erin 2nd Mr N Madeley

(3) Rodway Melody 2nd Mr G Madeley

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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2010 Class 8 COW BORN IN 2004 - 1 entry

(1) Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Prtns

Class 9 COW BORN BEFORE 1st JANUARY 2004 - 3 entries

(1) Rodway Marie 62nd Mr G Madeley

(2) Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Prtns

(3) Churchroyd Kirklevington 5th IRG Collins & Prtns

Class 10 SCENIC PHOTO INCLUDING ONE OR MORE DAIRY SHORTHORN CATTLE - 14 entries

(1) J Robinson

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All World Red Cow Photo Competition

2 to 3yrs final placing - Australia and US tied on points and on equal number of 1st 2nds and 3rds so a deciding judge had the final say.

Result 2 to 3yrs

1st US, 2nd Aus, 3rd UK, 4th NZ, 5th Can 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.

Individual Country placings Australia 1st UK, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th Can Canada 1st US, 2nd Aus, 3rd NZ, 4th UK United Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd NZ, 3rd US, 4th Can United States 1st Aus, 2nd NZ, 3rd UK, 4th Can New Zealand 1st US, 2nd UK, 3rd Aus, 4th Can

The 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:

4 to 5yrs final placings

1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th Can, 5th NZ Individual Country placings Australia 1st US, 2nd UK, 3rd NZ, 4th Can Canada 1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th NZ United Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th Can United States 1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd Can, 4th NZ New Zealand 1st UK, 2nd Can, 3rd Aus, 4th US

Dry Heifer - Final placings

Aged Cow final placings

1st Aus, 2nd NZ, 3rd UK, 4th US, 5th Can

1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd UK, 4th NZ, 5th Can

Individual Country placings Australia 1st NZ, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th Can Canada 1st US, 2nd Aus, 3rd UK, 4th NZ United Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th Can United States 1st NZ, 2nd Aus, 3rd UK, 4th Can New Zealand 1st UK, 2nd Aus, 3rd Can, 4th US

Individual Country placings Australia 1st US, 2nd NZ, 3rd UK, 4th Can Canada 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th UK United Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th Can United States 1st UK, 2nd Aus, 3rd NZ, 4th Can New Zealand 1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th Can

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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 West Herds Competition Results 2010 Judge Wendy Young Class 1 - Best Large Herd 1st GA.& DW Dent 2nd WH.& KM Robinson 3rd AH Ritson

Winbrook Herd Strickley Herd Ireby Herd

Class 7 - Best Cow To Have Calved Twice Not Eligible For Class 10 1st Winbrook Digitalis 2nd N & C Barker 2nd Winbrook Vi 114 GA & DW Dent 3rd Winbrook Jill 14 GA & DW Dent

Class 2 - Best Small Herd 1st S.Armstrong 2nd M.J.Dobson 3rd I. Coulthard

Moorriggs Oakthwaite Briscoll

Class 8 - Best Progeny Of One Bull 1st Marleycote Luckys Man 2nd Winbrook King Albert 3rd Nejay Prince

Class 3 - Young Stock(Large Herds) 1st C.Hall 2nd WH & KM Robinson 3rd GA & DW Dent

Winchester Strickley Winbrook

Class 9 - Best Bull On Production And Inspection 1st Nejay Amazon WH & KM Robinson 2nd Winbrook Marmaduke GA & DW Dent 3rd Breckney Gregory S Wilson

Class 4 - Young Stock (Small Herds) 1st S.Armstrong 2nd S.Wilson 3rd I. Coulthard

Moorriggs Screel Briscoll

Class 9a - Best Bull On Inspection Only 1st Breckney Gregory S Wilson 2nd Nejay Amazon WH & KM Robinson 3rd Marleycote Luckys Man C Hall

Class 5 - Best Heifer In Calf 1st Strickley Starlet 103rd 2nd Nejay JD Anne 3rd Ireby Lady Laura

WH & KM. Robinson I. Coulthard A.H Ritson

Class 10 - Best Cow On Production And Inspection 1st Cotley Graceful Lady 83 2nd Cotley Anne 46 AH Ritson 3rd Strickley Pansy WH & KM Robinson

Class 6 - Best Heifer In Milk 1st Briscol Tiger Lily 4 2nd Strickley Annabella 140th 3rd Gibbs Hill Rosebud

I.Coulthard WH & KM Robinson D. Jackson

Class 10a - Best Cow On Inspection Only 1st Winbrook Cactus GA.& DW.Dent 2nd Winbrook Peerless Rose GA.& DW.Dent 3rd Strickley Pansy WH.& KM.Robinson

C Hall GA & DW Dent WH & KM Robinson

North West Herd Competition 2010 Judges Report - Wendy Young I was very pleased and privileged to be invited to judge the North West Herds Competition and it was nice for James and I to have a few days out of the rat race and see some great cows in spectacular surroundings. We headed up on Sunday evening to the Teasdale family and luckily made it just in time for the religious trip to The Steamboat Inn. Next morning saw us heading off to Stranrar with chauffeur John, a trip that didn't start too well as we had a glancing crash pulling out of the drive.

However with this behind us everything seemed to go well.

The first herd to view was of Maurice Robinson, a new entrant to the competition and what a good start it was. They have a very balanced herd of cows with great legs and feet. The progeny of Whitefall's Crusader were big, framey cows that looked milky.

The young stock also didn't disappoint, which is perhaps as well when I had walked a mile along the coast to see them (and most people know I don't do walking!) They were well grown and stretchy with a lot of promise for the future.

Maurice Robinsons Youngstock

Next it was on to Sam Wilson's with Samantha doing most of the entertaining as the men were in full swing silaging. Although few in numbers, there were some great young stock here and very dairy, well balanced calves.

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Breckney Gregory

The stock bull Breckney Gregory looked fantastic with great power, length and stretch.

We were then back to the Teasdale's stopping to look at some of their young stock along the way. There were balanced groups of heifers in all age groups.

The 'old girl' Cotley Graceful Lady was still looking well after 9 calves; I was particularly impressed with her width throughout. Next we moved to a relatively new herd of Thomas Moscrop who was running shorthorns alongside a very impressive herd of Friesians. Although small in numbers at the moment I felt they were doing a good enough job for him to grow in the future-if only he could get a heifer calf!

Here I saw a very stylish General Jack daughter and a very tidy 2nd calver Ireby Lady Laura 3, a very long cow by Dunham Resolution. Next, as if to go to the far extreme, we moved onto the Ritson's at Ireby, a family that has been associated with shorthorns for a great number of years. Here I couldn't believe how they remembered where all the young stock were.

Again it was an in calf heifer by General Jack that stood out (you will being to think that I am biased).

The bulling heifers were in great order and a large variety of bulls had been used. In the milking herd there were a few different types, with some modern dairy individuals coming through in the younger cows.

Weaverdale Molly

In the milking herd, the older cows that had formed the basis of the new herd when restocking were still going strong and looking like there was still plenty of life left in them. Again they were a very mobile herd, not the biggest cows but good open frames. The young bull Ireby Panorama looked to have a great future being very open ribbed and dairy like.

On Tuesday it was time to travel back into England and first stop was to Irene Coulthard, here the shorthorns had been separated from their black and white herd mates, making for easier viewing. The animal standing out in the young stock was a fairly recent addition Nejay JD Anne who has fitted in well and showed a lot of promise. In the milking herd it was clear they had to perform well against their black and white counterparts. Here there was a milking heifer, Briscol Tiger Lily a Winbrook King Henry daughter that could have graced any show ring this summer very successfully.

Ireby Pansy by Shalama Fireman Red

There were some good, framey, productive daughters of Cotley Custodian here, which look to be doing a really good job.

After a night in a superb bed and breakfast it was off to Chris Halls.

Young stock at Halls

The young stock here were a fantastic, balanced group of dairy heifers all by Marleycote Lucky Man, who himself was in fine form, a very long bull. The young cows by Winbrook Vinnie also stood out here the majority of which had great udders.

Cotley Graceful Lady

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Winbrook Digitalis

Longevity holding up youth!

We then moved on to Neil Barkers (well when we eventually found it!) Here we saw some good, dairy young stock by Goldfinger and his herd owned a great cow Winbrook Digitalis with a fantastic udder, the width of rear udder is phenominal.

Many individuals were again looking well but my favourite had to be a yearling by Wisconsin Red. We left here to join the Dobson's and spent the evening sampling some great home made cider.

Then it was on to David Dent, all be it a little later than planned. We viewed the milking herd here first and what a great herd of cows we saw, with the best udders across the board and a great balance throughout.

Here we were to view a great suckling herd with cows whose longevity was phenominal with many cows making it into double figures of calves. The young stock was in great order and a credit to Michael's attention to detail and passion for what he was achieving.

Next we moved to another keen young man and the Woods family. There were just a few cows left here, but 2 great older cows. Here I saw a fancy calf by Fradon Jet Red which was very well grown. Next we moved onto another keen young man Phil Armstrong at Mooriggs. The quad trailer was our mode of transport and we were glad that Phil drove a little steadier than George Dent! There were individuals in all ages of the young stock that stood out but in particular the in calf heifer Mooriggs Lady Barrington.

Winbrook Vi 114

Many individuals stood out here, as you would expect, Winbrook Vi 114 a Subliem Tulip daughter and the more senior cows Winbrook Cactus and Peeress Rose were both looking on fine form. We were guided round the young stock by another youngster, George, in his trusty four by four, David obviously knew I didn't do walking.

Mooriggs Lady Barrington

In the milking herd it was clear that a good herd was being formed and the daughters of Cosmic were looking well.

Next we were to David Jackson, his milk heifer Gibbs Hill Rosebud was viewed at Mooriggs, this was quite impressive, with a great fore udder, a heifer I think will make a good cow. In the young stock a young, dairy Lady Barrington calf stood out to me.

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Gibbs Hill Rosebud

After a couple of days back at home catching up we visited the Strickley herd to be shown around by James. Again there were many promising young stock here. It was good to see the oldest Redrama calves looking very well. I also saw one of the best young animals, an in calf heifer Strickley Starlet 103, a great dairy heifer that was springing hard and looked to have phenominal promise. In the herd again many individuals stood out, Strickley Pansy was looking as well as I have seen her and had matured into a very powerful cow. The young cows by Nejay prince were developing into good, reliable herd cows.

Nejay Amazon

A is for Armstrong's, a family with great passion for the breed and B is for Brafel where John and Joe have developed a great herd indeed C is for the Coulthards who have some very fancy individuals there and D is for Dents,David and George have a quality herd through and through.

E is for efficient secretary, Jenny Holt was second to none and F is for Friendship it great to be part of a breed that gets along.

G is for Great hospitality, we could not have eaten much more and H is for the Halls where the young stock stood out to the fore.

I is for Ireby were I avoided being getten by Archie's stick and J is for Jacko whose history of the breed is very slick.

K is for Kirkbride, home to the new Robinsons on the block and L is for longevity a trait other breeds really cannot afford to knock.

M is for Middlebank where Neil has a great eye for cattle and

Strickley Annabella by Prince

I also saw a tidy milk heifer Strickley Annabella 140

by Nejay Prince and Strickley Starlet 90 was looking in fine form.

Nejay Amazon had really developed and stretched out since I last saw him.

I would like to thank the region for asking me to judge, thank the hosts for excellent hospitality, we thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you. I would just like to end with an A to Z of your region which I think sums you up pretty well.

N is for North West that houses many great types of cattle.

O is for Oakthwaite where Michaels passion for the breed can do no wrong.

P is for potential, the young stock up here look fit and strong.

Q is for Quota, your region has plenty of quality cows knocking at the door.

R is for the Robinsons of Strickley whose cows are coming to the fore.

S is for Screel, where some fantastic cows have been bred and T is for Thomas Moscrop who would do anything for a heifer calf he said.

Thank you once again

U is for unbelievable, like the scenery we saw and

Wendy

V is for vibrancy that buzzed through the region more and more.

W is for the Woods were the sculptor of Edward looked pretty realistic to me.

X is for expectancy, of the great cattle I knew we would see.

Y is for the youth, the region is full of it on the ground and Z is for the ZZZ's I caught up on while been chauffeured around. shorthorn

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South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns

Blacknuck

Marleycote Peggy 10 - from IL & E Harries - Winner of Photographic Competition 2010 and Reserve Champion Welsh Dairy Show 2010

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

South Wales and Mid Western Shorthorn Breeders 2010 Herd Competition - Judge: James Robinson Section A Herd Inspection for Whatcote Cup 1st SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Herd 2nd IL & E Harries Gelli Herd 3rd MS & EAE Davies Elkington Herd 4th E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Herd

Section G Junior Cow Production/Inspection 1st IL & E Harries Marleycote Win Jill 6 2nd IL & E Harries Strickley Lily 6 3rd IL & E Harries Gelli Flora 4th IL & E Harries Gelli Wildeyes

Section B Herd Production for the Ribbesford Cup 1st E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Herd 2nd IL & E Harries Gelli Herd 3rd SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Herd 4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Herd

Section H Senior Cow Production/Inspection 1st E Reader & Sons 2nd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind 48 3rd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Briar 45 4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Gentle

Section C Youngstock for the Moorend Cup 1st SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Herd 2nd MS & EAE Davies Elkington Herd 3rd K & A Joules Spalk Herd 4th IL & E Harrries Gelli Herd

Section I 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Section D Inspection Stock Bull for Stock Bull Cup 1st E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Briars Discovery 2nd SVB & EA Thomas Gelli Prince Charles 3rd MS & EAE Davies Elkington Othello 4th P Morgan Philmor Skippy

Section J Pair of Calved Heifers for the Heifer Cup 1st IL & E Harries Gelli Rudolpph Hazel & Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe 2nd SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Daisy 118 & Drisgol Mabel 43 3rd A Harry 4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Fairy 11 & Elkington Amber Princess 8 Section K Calf born in 2010 1st P Morgan Philmor Skippy Senorita 2nd SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Tulip 48 3rd K & A Joules Spalk Aramis Clarissa 4th SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Belladonna 206

Section E Inspection of Bull Progeny for Churchdown Cup 1st SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Madonnas Prince 2nd IL & E Harries Gelli Rudolph 3rd A Harry Penrika Redman 4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington King William Section F Heifer Production/Inspection Class 1st E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind 76 2nd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind 75 3rd IL & E Harries Gelli Rudolph Jill 4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Ivy 13

It was with great pleasure that I accepted an invitation to judge the herd competition for the South Wales Dairy Shorthorn breeders.

Travelling through some beautiful countryside in mid Wales, I arrived at the Harries family farm ready for a lovely meal with them and Huw Evans, the renowned auctioneer, from Carmarthen. Gwyndaff James had very kindly had offered to chauffer me around my first day of judging and by the end of the day, I was extremely glad that he had!

Family Line for the Pendragon Cup MS & EAE Davies Elkington Dewdrop E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Briar K & A Joules Spalk Clarissa E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind

I saw some superb progeny of a red Holstein bull called Penrika Redman. They all carried a real stamp of deep bodies with a super spring of rib, certainly a great progeny group to start with.

My second Herd was Kathy and Andrew Joules' Spalk Shorthorns. A superbly managed farm of over 500 acre, including 250 acres of corn, meaning that there is no feed brought in for the 200 cows run on a strict New Zealand grazing system. Although there were only 21 Shorthorns in amongst the black and whites, I really had to admire Kathy's enthusiasm for the breed. She really seems to be utilizing what the Shorthorns can offer and seeing the benefits. The cow which stood out for me was a superb junior cow, Gelli Melody by Cotley Custodian. She had a very well attached udder and cracking feet and legs.

Andrew Harry-Glandwr Herd

I started with a new entrant, Andrew Harry's Glandwr Shorthorns. All the milk cows (including a number of Ayrshires) were on a smallish paddock making them easy to judge as a whole. The herd of 120 cows is run on just 61 acres, so there is no room for passengers, and as a result all the cows looked like they were doing a great job.

Gelli Melody at Kathy & Andrew Joules

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Young stock were all wintered outside on roots and never came inside until their third winter, by which time they were 7 months calved! They certainly weren't taking any harm and I saw some very promising animals by Drisgol Watzon in the incalf group.

Next it was onto another new entrant (must be the judge?!) Phil Morgan's Philmor Herd. Only a few to see here, but some nice individuals all the same. A nice homebred second calver, by Wreay Red Duke, stood out as did Gelli Bridesmaid by Rampage Red, certainly two young cows with a great future.

Another nice animal was a light roan calf by home bred bull, Philmor Skippy. She had lovely bone and super depth of rib for such a young animal.

This cow now looks a shrewd buy, with all the descendants oozing style and dairyness.

Young stock looked very well with some promising daughters of Hardcore Othello's Moonshine. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Davies family for all their hard work they have put into the breed and wish them the very best of luck for everything they do in the future.

Overnight this time at Seimon Thomas's Drisgol Herd, probably the herd and system I was most looking forward to visiting. Almost 300 organic Shorthorns split into two block calving periods, spring and autumn. They are housed in a new 275 cubicle single span shed with slurry cellars underneath. Very impressive indeed!

Philip Morgan-Philmor Lady

New Cubicle Shed at Drisgolgoch

My final herd of the day was Eluned, Mark and Jenny Davies' Elkington Herd, unfortunately soon to be dispersed. Hopefully many of the cows will go into Shorthorn breeders herds or inspire new breeders to keep the family lines going. I saw some belting individual senior cows with two standing out, Elkington Gentle and Chicklade Wildeyes 26th, two fine adverts for the breed.

This herd is long established with some very deep long family lines. Whilst Drisgol Watzon has rightly won many plaudits over the last couple of years, it was another Drisgol sire which stood out for me.

Madonna's Prince daughters' had it all, lovely dairy bone with super snug udders and a very wide spring of rib. Over twenty daughters of this bull were in the progeny group and were very easy to spot amongst the other cows. This bull has done a great job at Drysgoloch and is certainly one to be used in many other herds around the country. Cows that stood out were Drisgol Waterloo 92nd, by Amber Izzak

Elkington Gentle

Some great families reside here, Dewdrops are no exception, descending from the former breed record priced Winbrook Dewdrop 63rd.

Drisgol Waterloo 92nd

In calf with her 5th she had a tremendous udder and a real nice dairy bone on great legs.

I also admired Drisgol Mabel 21st, an 8th calver doing 9000 litres a year on Seimon's extended grazing system.

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Eluned & Elkington Youngstock

She had a super rear udder and legs. Two heifers that caught my eye were Daisy 118th and Mabel 43rd.

Daisy by Madonna's Prince and Mabel by Carousel Distregene Red, both were superb in their own right but they also made a great pair. There were loads of calves by Watzon, Periclees and Marleycote Thunder.

With incalf heifers by Watzon, Drisgol Daisychain and Madonna's Prince due to calf in October and really looking well.

Seimon's current stock bull is Gelli Prince Charles, a three and a half year old (Darlington Cran X Winbrook Vince), on nice feet and legs with a good chest width.

The rain had started to come down now, it was making me feel at home I suppose, as I headed off to Julie Llewellyn's Ashgrove Herd. Many of Julie's cows originated from Graham Madeley's Rodway Herd, so they certainly had a descent start. Julie is very enthusiastic about her herd and is rightly proud of what she has achieved in a short time. I saw a nice roan 7 gallon heifer by Rebel Prince, a volume of milk not seen by Julie out of any heifer, of any breed!

The cows were milking well on a simple organic system. In the dry cows I admired a Light Roan cow incalf to Churchroyd General Jack. She had a lovely rib and best feet and legs that I saw all week.

The animals which impressed me the most were mainly by Gelli Rudolph (Darlington Cran x Wenvoe Briars Masterman). They all had a fantastic rear udder and a lovely dairy shoulder and were also giving a large volume of milk. Gelli Rudolph Millicent a June calved second calver by Rudolph, was one of these that stood out.

There was also a nice pair of newly calved heifers, another Rudolph daughter, this time a Hazel and a Rampage Foggathorpe. The youngstock were a little thin on the ground, but an IPOD calf out of Marleycote Peggy and a Marleycote Jack in-calf Flora Heifer stood out.

My final visit was at John Reader's Wenvoe herd, now run with daughter Abigail. Sixty eight animals make up the Dairy Shorthorn contingent, with the herd attaining the highest yields in the country. The only two family lines present are the Briars and Rosalinds, which are famous for their 100% blood lines although some blending has taken place in recent times.

Individual cows which caught my eye were a very nice light roan, second calver Wenvoe Rosalind 76th, also a nice junior cow, Wenvoe Briar 50th by Jerom. The Briar family for me, were the cows which had the best udders and bone quality, whilst also producing great volumes of milk.

The pure bred stock bull running with the heifers, Wenvoe Briars Discovery, was a superb bull on fantastic legs with plenty of size and power.

Dry Cow At Julie Llewllyn's Ashgrove Herd

Young stock looked well despite the inclement weather and all seem to be developing nicely.

Onto my penultimate visit, back at the Harries' Gelli Herd. Ian and Owain have bought very wisely over the years and now have established themselves as experienced Shorthorn breeders in their own right.

They are managed extremely well on a tricky site, getting very large volumes of milk of some decidedly boggy pastures!

Wenvoe Briars Discovery

Many thanks to Huw who organised the visits and Gwyndaff for driving me round on day one, otherwise I would have got completely lost. Also for the superb hospitality I received whilst in South Wales, a place I had never visited before, but most all thank you to the breeders who allowed me to see there herds, especially those who had entered for the first time, it was a real honour.

James Robinson Strickley Shorthorns

Gelli Rudolph Millicent

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association

Member Roger Stockton's Show Winning Heifer “Westonia Marie 6th”

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

2011 DIARY DATES MONDAY 2nd MAY: The Annual SWCSBA CALF SHOW, North Somerset Show, Wraxall, North Somerset THURSDAY 7th APRIL: Annual AGM & Dinner at Oake Manor Golf Club, Taunton, Somerset WEDNESDAY 5th OCTOBER: The SOUTH WEST DAIRY SHOW, The Bath & West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset Tuesday 18th OCTOBER: The SWCSBA Annual SHOW & SALE, Sedgemoor Auction Centre, North Petherton, Somerset

South Western Counties - Herds Competition At our February club meeting I was asked if I would be entering the South West Herds Competition “possibly a few in-calf heifers” I replied. Before I knew it I found myself volunteered to judge.

Mid September found me on the road judging my “neighbour” Shorthorn breeders, and a thoroughly enjoyable time I had. First stop was the organic Pecketsford herd of Trevor and Penny Cligg - one could not fail to be impressed by the number of cattle, 270+ milkers and 290 followers. A very uniform herd of clean fleshed cattle. Cotley Melody 122 was still looking impressive in her 10th lactation and no doubt will have a few more calves yet. The youngstock, scattered far and wide across Dorset, all looked well.

Next stop down the A303 to the Ablington herd of Henry and Stan Rawlins. These large framed cattle, synonymous with Salisbury Plain, were in good condition. Ablington Princess 11th, a freshly calved junior cow, was the stand out cow for me and would have done well at the South West Dairy Show if it wasn't for TB restrictions. The youngstock looked well on the exposed conditions of Salisbury Plain, being allowed to grow on before being put to bull.

Two days later I was at the home of the Osborne's Goodwick herd. Having not seen the herd for several years the change in breeding policy was very evident with a uniform, clean fleshed herd to view. The junior cow, Goodwick Handsome 2nd, freshly calved, looked impressive - clean fleshed throughout and a very well attached udder, a cow with plenty of show potential.

My next stop was the Hale herd of Roy and Fred Collins. I had been looking forward to this visit having never been to the farm before despite being one of the closest Shorthorn herds. A very traditional herd of cows that looked very tidy. Hale Violet 15th,

by Meriville Peerless in the Senior Cow class, dry with her sixth was outstanding; a very correct cow throughout with an excellent udder attachment.

Despite selling lots of stock due to limitations of winter housing there was no shortage of female youngstock scattered across the Devon countryside, all looking very well.

The following week saw me at the organic Brimclose herd of David and Sarah Slade. Considering they had been very short of grass for most of the summer the cows were looking well. Two heifers stood out for me, Brimclose Jewel 4, a freshly calved heifer not over big but very smart, as was the in-calf heifer, Brimclose Samantha 10.

My final stop was at John Rowe's Cargenwen herd.

This was a very tightly stocked farm with 170 head of cows and youngstock. The cows were looking well with several older cows standing the test of time, particularly Cargenwen Little Jane 32nd, freshly calved and Cargenwen Fillpail 12th.

Thank you to all who entered for their hospitality - I thoroughly enjoyed my visits seeing all the cattle under the different management systems highlighting the versatility of the breed.

Arthur Whittle September 2010

The South Western Herds Competition Results 2010 Class 1 1.

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(6 entries) Goodwick Ablington Pecketsford Hale - (1st Devon and Cornwall)

Class 2 1.

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Cow Family (6 entries) Ablington Anne Brimclose Magic Goodwick Ruby

Class 3 1.

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Senior Cow (10 entries) Cotley Melody 122nd (Pecketsford) Hale Violet 15th Cargenwen Little Jane 32nd

Class 4 1.

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Junior Cow (12 entries) Ablington Princess 11th Goodwick Handsome 2nd Ablington Jill 4th

Class 5 1.

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Calved Heifer (9 entries) Brimclose Jewel 4th Ablington Strawberry 13th Pecketsford Lady Barrington 3rd

Class 6 1.

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In-calf Heifer (10 entries) Goodwick Serephina 179th Brimclose Samantha 10th Hale Violet 30th

Class 7 1.

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Maiden Heifer (10 entries) Pecketsford Nancy 5th Goodwick Wild Queen Ablington Orchis 13th

Class 8 1.

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Dairy Shorthorn Bull (4 entries) Pecketsford Fair Karl Brimclose Rocket Pecketsford Shakespeare

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North Midlands Regional Judging Day During September the region held, what has now become an annual event, namely our judging day. Where aspiring judges are given the chance to give their reasons over the microphone as would be expected at a show. This year we were running the rule over six first calf heifers from the Boothdale herd, two Nejay Royalty daughters and four Nejay Princes daughters.

Knowing what to look for

A good attendance saw plenty of us having a go at judging the cattle, the emphasis was placed on being able to explain the reasons behind your placings in a convincing manner. Master judge for the day was type classifier Michael Parkinson who said shorthorns were impressive for their dairy strength and that we must look for that when judging. He particularly liked the winning Nejay Royalty daughter for her chest width, depth of rib, rump structure and rear udder width.

Thanks must go to the Wainwright family for providing the venue and the hospitality.

Reason Giving

Shorthorn Breeders Clubs and Associations Shorthorn Breeders clubs can be an interesting and informative part of Shorthorn cattle breeding and membership of the Shorthorn Society.

Clubs enjoy such activities as an annual herd competition, herd visits and judging days as well as social occasions such as the annual club dinner, pub quiz or skittle match.

Clubs also host Calf Shows and Shorthorn Sales, It can also be useful meeting like-minded people to discuss breeding and other issues.

Every association has at least one representative on the Shorthorn council, so he or she will bring the issues to the council to be discussed.

The North Eastern Shorthorn Breeders Association The North West Regional Association The South Wales and Mid Western Regional Association South Western Counties Breeders Association and North Midlands regional Association Ulster Shorthorn Breeders Secretaries contact details listed below.

Any new members are very welcome, so please contact your nearest club and join in the fun.

Mr J Lindsay

Mrs J Holt

Mrs A Norbury

Ulster Shorthorn Breeders

North West Regional Association

Lincool, 99 Ballycraigy Road, Newtownabbey, N Ireland.

BT35 4TB

South View, Hutton Roof, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancs. LA6 2PF

North Midlands Regional Association

Tel: 02832 832993

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There are six main clubs divided into areas,

Tel: 01524 271584 Mob: 07774 972906

Broad Lane Farm, Sproston, Holmes Chapel, Crewe. CW4 7LY Tel: 01606 833221

Mrs M Collins

Mr Huw Evans

Miss S Mitchell

North Eastern Shorthorn Breeders Association

South Wales & Mid Western Regional Association

South Western Regional Association

Church Farm, Howroyd Lane, Whitley Lower, Dewsbury.

WF12 0ND

Maesygelli, Heolyderi, Cwmgwili, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.

SA14 6PH

c/o Westgate House, 45 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset.

DT1 1UT

Tel: 01924 493422

Tel: 07976328177

Tel: 01305 268 786

Email: huwmoelfre@hotmail.com

Email: sally.mitchell@gth.net

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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 MAXTON 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 DEE HERD Mr. D. Price Jones, Little Overton Farm, Overton on Dee, Wrexham, Clwyd. LL13 0LG Tel: (01978) 710592 THE DUNHAM HERD G. Royle and Son, Home Farm, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire. WA16 4SP Tel: (0161) 928 7600 S.Royle: (0161) 928 8366 THE EARLSGIFT AND AVONDALE HERD Messrs. Crank, Village Green Farm, Ince, Nr. Chester. CH2 4NN - Tel: (0151) 356 0025 | Marshall Crank THE IRTHINGVALE HERD G. and B. Bell, Chesterton Farm, Wrexham Road, Ridley, Tarporley, Cheshire. CW9 9RZ Tel: (01829) 720828 THE KAYL HERD R. Boote, Yew Tree Farm, Dunham Hill, Via Warrington, Cheshire. WA6 0JN Tel: (01928) 722129/724556 THE TRESELLEN HERD Ithell Brothers, Moss House Farm, Hob Lane, Via Warrington, Cheshire. WA6 0LY Tel: (01244) 301688 THE STORLEY HERD S & SM Dodd, Ley Farm, Storeton Lane, Barnston, Wirral. LG1 1DG Tel: (0151) 648 9688 BROADLANE HERD WD & BP Norbury & Sons, Broadlane Farm, Sproston, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7LT Tel: (01606) 833 122

DERBYSHIRE THE AMBER HERD J. Hole and Sons, Eddlestow Hall Farm, Ashover, Nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S45 0ED Tel: (01246) 590303 THE MANIFOLD HERD Mr. & Mrs. M. Lowe and Sons, Rewlach Farm, Reapsmoor, Lognor, Buxton, Derbyshire.

SK17 0LG Tel: (01298) 84408

J.D. & R.L. Spalton, Lodge Hill Farm, Church Broughton, Derbyshire DE65 5AL Tel: (01283) 732332

SHROPSHIRE BOOTHDALE HERD Mr D G Wainwright, Sycamores, Tetchill, Ellesmere, Shropshire. SY12 9AL Tel: (01691) 623939 THE NEJAY HERD N. Madeley, Cherry Oaks Farm, Lower Monkhall, Monkhopton, Bridgenorth, Shropshire. WV16 6XF Tel: (01746) 785571 THE RODWAY HERD G.A. Madeley, Roadway Manor, Kynnersley, Telford, Shropshire. TF6 6EF Tel: (01952) 541211 THE RIDGEWARDINE HERD Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Weaver, Three Fingers Cottage, Hamner, Shropshire. SY13 3BY Tel: (01270) 811929 THE WALLHOPE HERD Mr. W.S. Pugh, Top Farm, Bearstone, Market Drayton, Shropshire. TF9 4HG Tel: (01630) 647398

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.

ST10 3HD Tel: (01538) 308289 THE WINHALL HERD W.S. & A. Winnington, Ranton Hall Farm, Ranton, Staffordshire. ST18 9JO Tel: (01785) 282371

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Shorthorn is Paying Dividends on County Armagh Dairy Farm A visit to the Dairy Event in Stoneleigh back in 1985 prompted Northern Ireland dairy farmer, Kenny Boyes, to establish a herd of pedigree Dairy Shorthorn cattle.

“I was smitten with the breed. They were nice cows, with good feet and legs, and as a native breed they were hardier and better suited to the local climate,” recalls Kenny who has been producing milk for more than 30 years.

Kenny Boyes farms 700 acres in partnership with son, Richard. The farm is situated at Broomhedge near the village of Moira in County Armagh, and a portion of the land sits on the banks of the River Lagan.

The father and son team manage a 350-cow dairy herd, which comprises of 200 pedigree Shorthorn cows, and 150 pedigree Holstein cows. Both herds are registered with the respective breed societies and carry the Pennygate prefix.

The majority of the land is in grass, while 200 acres of cereals, mainly wheat and 40 acres of barley, as well as 70 acres of maize, are grown to provide fodder for the dairy herd.

Foundation stock for the Dairy Shorthorn herd was imported during the late 1980's and the early 1990s. The females were sourced from leading English herds such as Hooton, Dunham, and the former Greenley herd.

Over the years the Dairy Shorthorn cows have been managed on a daily basis alongside their Holstein counterparts. The herd is divided into three groups - low, medium and high yielding cows, as this suits the layout of the sheds on the farm.

Milk is sold to United Dairy Farmers, and the herd is currently producing an average yield of 7,500 litres at 4.10% butterfat and 3.5% protein on a twice daily milking system.

Milk recording is carried out on a regular basis by United Milk Records, and is considered as an invaluable management tool. The herd has an average somatic cell count of around 150, but the Dairy Shorthorn cows have

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lower cell counts than their Holstein herd mates.

“The Shorthorn cows are generally not as tall and extreme as the Holsteins, and although they don't produce as much milk as the black and white cows, the compositional quality of the milk is a lot better, “ explained Kenny. “There are a lot of 'free milkers' in the Holstein herd, and they are more prone to udder health and mastitis problems.”

He added: “The Shorthorns are hardier, longer wearing cows. They have better fertility, and sound feet and legs.

These characteristics reduce replacement and veterinary costs, and have huge impact on the profitability of the diary enterprise.”

The longevity of the Shorthorn is evident within the herd, and the oldest cow, Pennygate Blossom 2nd, is approaching her eleventh lactation. She has already produced over 80,000 kilos of milk in ten lactations.

Another cow, Pennygate Burrows 2nd, has given over 70,000 litres in nine lactations; while her daughter, Pennygate Burrows 5th, has produced in excess of 50,000 litres in five lactations. Sired by Hooton Fair Appeal, she is one of the highest yielding Shorthorn cows in the herd, having given over 12,000 kilos in her fifth lactation.

The herd operates an all year around calving pattern, with heifers joining the herd at between 27 and 28 months of age. Artificial insemination is used extensively throughout the herd, and the genetics are based largely on Canadian, Amercian and Australian bloodlines. Some of the more recent AI bulls used include Kingsdale Peri's Champ, Northend Edwards Bertie, Hardcore Othello Moonshine, Landovery Jinnys Empire and Panorama Aramis.

Stock Bull Brackenburgh Caracal

In recent years Kenny Boyes invested in the herd's first Dairy Shorthorn stock bull. The December 2006 born Brackenburgh Caracal was purchased privately from Brackenburgh Home Farm, near Penrith in Cumbria.

“Shorthorns are easy calving and have a great temperament. They are very fertile and have excellent conception rates, with a high percentage of the cows and heifers holding to first service,” added Kenny who gets the herd scanned on a regular basis.

The majority of the heifers are reared on the farm and retained as herd replacements. In the past surplus heifers and cows have been sold at the Coloured Breeds Sale in Moira, with prices topping at 1,500gns for a second calver.

Bull calves are either reared as bull beef, or sold off the farm. Shorthorn bull calves are suitable for beef production, with private buyers offering up to £100 per head. Last year Kenny and Richard Boyes reared a batch of 50 spring born Shorthorn bull calves. They were kept on grass during the summer, and received adlib silage

and six kilos of concentrate per head per day until they were slaughtered at 16 months-old.

“They were slaughtered as bull beef at ABP in Lurgan, and achieved an average deadweight of around 290 kilos each. The bulls were easily finished, and the majority of the carcases graded O+3.

We also killed five cross-bred Limousin Kenny in his new parlour bulls, but the Shorthorns were on a par with their continental counterparts.”

Kenny is a former prize winner in the dairy section of the Ulster Grassland Society's Dairy Farmer of the Year competition. The majority of the land is in grass, with Kenny and Richard aiming to turn the cows out from early April. They are grazed during the summer months, and only the high yielding group are housed at night and buffer fed.

Three cuts of silage are harvested annually, and the winter ration comprises of two-thirds grass silage and one-third maize. The TMR is mixed using a Keenan wagon and includes a 23 per cent protein blend. Straw is also added to the diet.

Cows are fed concentrate in the milking parlour, and receive between 0.5 kilos up to maximum of 4 kilos per head per day. The amount of concentrate is determined by yield, with the high yielding batch receiving 0.45 kilos per litre over 30 litres.

In the future Kenny and Richard have no plans to increase cow numbers, but they are working hard and investing in the latest proven genetics to improve the quality of the herd.

Recent investments on the farm include a new Dairy Master 30:60 swing over rapid exit milking parlour, and a cubicle shed with accommodation of 70 cows.

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Dairy Shorthorn - the first choice breed Why? Because we've kept other leading dairy breeds, however none have matched the qualities and proved to be as profitable in our farming system as the Dairy Shorthorn”

Ask Rob and Kayleigh Boote which is their first choice of dairy breed and their resounding response is Dairy Shorthorn. Why? “Because we've kept other leading dairy breeds, however none have matched the qualities and proved to be as profitable in our farming system as the Dairy Shorthorn,” Rob explains. “Our herd is relatively low maintenance managed off a forage based system, the cows are durable and suffer relatively few health issues including lameness or difficult calvings, and they demonstrate true longevity, together with good fertility.

“Furthermore, since the Dairy Shorthorn Society opened the herdbook to a selection of international red and white genetics, we have introduced a blend which is enabling us to improve herd yield potential yet at the same time maintain the Dairy Shorthorn's native characteristics.”

The Boote's enthusiasm for the breed extends further than their 75 cow pedigree Kayl herd and followers based at Yew Tree Farm, a 135 acre holding at Dunham Hill, Warrington. “We believe that the Dairy Shorthorn has a big future, and the opportunity for genetic blending has really put it on the front foot. The surge in registrations, semen sales, and show ring entries, never mind the insatiable demand for our heifer replacements, truly reflects the fact the breed is on the cusp of something really big,” says Kayleigh who has pledged her own future in the breed. After completing a National Certificate in Agriculture at Reaseheath College in 2003, she returned home to manage the enterprise with her father, Rob.

“Injecting a mix of genetic Swedish red and white and red Holstein genetics in to the herd which is maintained to comprise approximately 75% Dairy Shorthorn genetics, has enabled us to exploit hybrid vigour,” she explains. Rolling average yield stands at 7,292 litres at 3.67% butterfat and 3.17% protein and a 157,000 SCC, while the NMR recorded herd achieved an average life time daily yield of 9.78kgs well above the 8.36kg Dairy Shorthorn breed average. Cows are grazed in a strip system for seven months, housed indoors for the remainder of the year on a grass silage diet and supplementary fed an 18% proprietary concentrate at a rate of 0.4kg per litre.

“We target first calving at 30 months simply because we like stronger more mature heifers to come in and hold their own in the herd and then we don't starting serving them until 16 weeks post calving,” says Rob. Last year, Kayl Northend Nancy was the herd's highest yielding heifer at 9,462 litres, 3.15% butterfat and 2.98% protein in 305 days, while 17 heifers averaged 6,507 litres. “We take a similar relaxed approach with the cows, we start to serve 12 weeks after calving, the herd is averaging 1.45 services to conception or a commendable 68% conception to first service and it is lasting for an average six lactations which places us in a good position to offer as many heifer replacements as possible for sale.”

Other Dairy Shorthorn attributes which the two person team find particularly beneficial are strong feet and legs, he explains. “Lameness is absolutely minimal and the breed's dark coloured horn has led to foot trimming to be virtually eliminated.”

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Rob and his late father Thomas farmed a mix of Dairy Shorthorns and black and whites until the 1970s, when the partners realised the benefits of the former. The black and whites were replaced by Dairy Shorthorns in the 1970s carefully selected on yield and type from dispersals and markets and by 1990, the herd had reached full pedigree status. Kayleigh explains that the Maxton Proud Countess family is the most influential, in fact it was Kayl Proud Countess 26, a Llandovery Jinnys Empire daughter and out of Proud Countess 16 Ex90, who was awarded the supreme championship at the 2009 All Breeds All Britain Calf Show. In addition, Kayl Lakeside Tiny, by the Canadian sire, Rosebeck Lakeside, took reserve supreme honours at the same event. The entire herd has also been in the winnings; in both 2007 and 2008 it was awarded the Cheshire Dairy Herds championship for all coloured breeds judged on inspection.

“We are very happy with our current mix, yet if we see new genetics of interest among the red breeds then we will consider introducing as we did recently with the Spottie family from the Atwell Ayrshire dispersal.

The Kayl herd which has 11 cows classified Excellent and 24 VGs, is also noted for its Poppy and Tiny families, while the Nancy family, graded up from red Ayrshire is currently the highest yielding.

Article by Liz Snaith

Kayl Proud Countess 16th

Kayl Proud Countess 26th Winner of the All Breeds all Britain Calf Show 2009

The open herd book also provides us with huge flexibility when we are choosing sires. Our decision is made on yield and type,” says Kayleigh. Current herd AI sires include the Swiss red Holstein Savard, the US Dairy Shorthorn Mysha-nitro, the Australian Dairy Shorthorn Treaton Pimp and the 100% British Dairy Shorthorn Oxton Boundless. Their homebred Australian sired blended Kayl Outback is also running with the herd.

She adds: “Dairy farming is a huge challenge in the current climate, however our Dairy Shorthorns have so many importance performance qualities that lend them to be the ideal breed for the future and provide me with some real confidence in dairying.”

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DAIRY FARMER OF THE FUTURE 2010 One our own Members and Shorthorn breeder Graham Worsey has won the prestigious 2010 Dairy Farmer of the Future. Graham was presented with his trophy and ÂŁ1500 cheque at the Farmers Guardian stand on the first afternoon of the Dairy Event and Livestock Show.

Image reprinted courtesy of Farmers Guardian

Here follows the story of how enthusiasm, dedication and shear hard work coupled with their chosen breed of cow have made Graham and Justine adjudged to be the best of the best!!

From Small Shed to Dairy Farmer of The Future!!

Neither Graham or his wife Justine come from farming families. Graham rented a small shed and field off the farmer he did a YTS for and in this he kept chickens, pigs and bought his first calves.

The first breeding heifer he bought was a red and white Friesian heifer which when old enough was put to the Shorthorn. A heifer calf duly arrived starting the Carmeta family which is still going strong in the herd today - up to Carmeta 34th.

Acreage and cattle numbers grew over the next 13 years up to 28 suckler cows and followers and 90 ewes.

In 1998 a neighbour told Graham and Justine about a 60 acre starter farm in Cubley which was coming up for rent. After initially dismissing it because they never thought they would be able to afford the quota, they were encouraged by Graham's employer and the viewing day was attended.

The farm seemed ideal as there was only shippons to house and milk in and the ingoings were minimal but this still left them needing ÂŁ17,000 for quota.

On the morning of the interview they received a letter from their bank saying that the bank would not lend then the money as there was no future in small dairy farms. This led to them bluffing their way through the interview assuring the farm renters that they had the funds behind them and then frantically trying to source the money elsewhere when they left.

They approached Barclays who said that they would lend them the money if they could find a guarantor.

Their best hope of a guarantor was a friend and previous employer, Mr Metheringham.

Mr Metheringham was on holiday at the time and Graham arranged to meet him when he arrived back, cap in hand and with a big smile, could he help them, please.

He agreed and the tenancy was secured. They both lost some sleep that week. They moved to Brookside Farm on 25 March 1998 along with their children, Tom and Jess.

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The Shorthorn suckler cows were milked and the rest where sold to raise money to buy dairy cows and together with two cows, generously given by Mr Brian Sayles who Graham milked for at the time, the herd was started. A total of 12 cows! Their first days milk yield totalled 220 litres and was sold to Milk Marque at a grand price of 12.5ppl.

The Shorthorn Society Summer Sale was attended and Their first pedigree Shorthorn cows were purchased.

A price budget of no more than ÂŁ500 per cow enabled them to buy 5 pedigree Shorthorn in 1999, their first calves were registered with the Shorthorn Society under the Brooksteads prefix. Over the next eight years cows were purchased and with homebred replacements the herd was built up to 50 cows.

Brookside was now bursting at the seams and they were invited by their landlord to put in a tender for Rough Grounds farm - a 230 acre unit on the same estate that would be coming vacant the following year.

Graham knew the farm very well as he had worked there part time to help supplement their dairy income since their arrival in Cubley eight years earlier.

This time - on having proved themselves, securing the funding for the move was a lot easier, but with there being a disagreement between the outgoing tenant and the landlord this challenge made the move to their first farm seem like a breeze. They had a month to reinstall a parlour, dairy, cubicles, barriers and youngstock pens before moving in on the 2nd of November 2005. What a stressful month! 50 cows were moved from the shippons to new parlour and cubicles, together with 15 homebred heifers and 11 cows purchased from the Rantonall herd and a stock bull hired, Rantonall Jacob.

They were away again! A difficult winter followed with poor silage to feed and funds very low but by the following things were looking better.

During their first five years at Rough Grounds farm they have installed a new Fullwood direct to line 9:18 parlour, 200 cubicles and mattresses, cow tracks, water troughs, gates and barriers along with the reseeding of 75 hectares (185 acres) of grassland with five-year

The New Fullwood Milking Parlour

One of the new Sheds recently built for winter accommodation of their cattle.

clover leys and with the landlords help erected four new buildings. These are some of the factors that helped them win the Dairy Farmer of the future award.

In December 2007 they started NMR milk recording and soon plan to start classifying. With some promising older cows in the herd by Wenvoe Briars Masterman and Orchardhome Lord Walton 3rd, some younger cows by Tonelea Wild King and some smart looking heifers by Rantonall Jacob.

Over the next few years, he plans to increase the herd to 180 cows. Currently there are 135 milkers, with enough heifers coming through for 150 to be milked by next spring.

Graham rears all calves born on the farm, retaining all heifers and selling males finished at around a year old.

About 380 head of cattle are on farm at any one time.

3rd calver Brooksteads Naomi 3rd by Orchardhome Lord Walton 3rd gave 8362 1n 271 days.

Graham is a superb stockman, and the herd at Rough Grounds is a credit to him, with great-looking cows and very impressive performance records. Fertility is particularly good, with a 370-day calving index and a 12-month rolling average of 1.74 services per conception - 1.57 in the last three months.

The herd, which is two-thirds pure Shorthorn and one-third cross-bred, averages 7,480 litres at 4 per cent butterfat and 3.39 protein, with 3000ltrs coming from forage. Grazing from early April until late October and fed a ration of grass silage, grains and a blend. Current feed rate is 0.25kg/litre with a margin over purchased feed per litre of 19.19p. this equates to £1378 margin per cow.

Brooksteads Carmeta 16th by Tonelea Wild King

Graham is looking to buy land to compliment the tenanted unit and, although he has never grown cereals before, is keen to have a go to make the farm less reliant on bought-in grain and straw.

He is a Shorthorn man at heart, but clearly enjoys some cross-breeding and finding out what compliments his Shorthorn base.

“We've always had Shorthorns, Friesians and Holsteins and have done quite a bit of cross-breeding with Swedish Reds and Friesians and Holsteins,” he says. “The breeding has taken quite a pure basis. We've used quite a lot of pure-bred bulls, but with limited semen available, we've had to start using a few more blended bulls again - Swedish Reds and Holsteins.”

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Graham says Shorthorn/Holstein crosses are 'good cows', but has found Shorthorn/Swedish Reds to be considerably more flighty.

He has used a Limousin bull in the past, but has two dairy bulls on the farm now to increase numbers of dairy calves coming through. Last year 50 heifers joined the herd, with 25 of them replacing older cows This autumn saw another landmark- the first sale of progeny sold under the Brooksteads prefix, a 100% stock bull- Brooksteads Tony 1st, a Tonelea Wild King son out of a Fanfare dam Brooksteads Naomi 2nd who's given 7532kgs in 282 days 3rd lactation, 7176kgs in 303 days 4th lactation, and 8775kgs in 305 days 5th lactation, and his full sister gave 6104kgs in 275 days 1st lactation and 6590kgs in305 days 2nd lactation.

With numbers on the increase, Graham is well aware of his next challenge - employing full-time staff. He admits this will be a challenge for him he does not find taking on staff easy, as it is difficult to have other people do jobs differently to how he would, but knows he and his family cannot manage alone for too much longer.

Brooksteads Iris by Rantonall Jacob

Justine works with him full-time, as well as selling eggs from the farm, and both children get involved. His son Thomas is only 16, but Graham is clearly driven to build a legacy for him and future generations - and milk some great cows along the way.

STICKING WITH SHORTHORNS HAS BEEN A GOOD POLICY

The Winnington family have been rearing Shorthorn cattle at Ranton Hall Farm for 3 generations. Stanley, with his wife Anne and children Rachel and Matthew currently have a 100% pure herd of pedigree Shorthorns. Stanley's grandfather established the herd in the 1930s, as a tenant at the farm. John, Stanley's father made the decision to continue breeding shorthorns when most farmers changed to Friesians.

Stanley and his brother David, both grew up with the same love and respect for the breed as their father, and worked with him on the family farm, which the partnership was able to purchase in the 1980s.

Stanley and Anne Winnington In 2003 Stanley and Anne took over the farm, John having semi-retired and David and his family becoming the owner of a nearby farm. The original herd was shared between the two farms, David retaining the Rantonall prefix and Stanley registering his cows with the new prefix Winhall.

The decision to stay with the Shorthorn breed is one that Stanley has never regretted. The breed is easy to manage, with few health problems, good fertility and pleasant temperament.

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The herd has gone from strength to strength, increasing over the past 7 years from the initial 106 cows to over 170 this summer with 130 followers.

The cows are loose housed during the winter and because of their native hardiness are kept outside for approximately 9 months of the year. During the winter they are fed on round bale silage and whole crop. They are fed cake according to yield in the parlour.

In the spring, as soon as conditions allow the cows are turned out. This can mean walking the cows up to three quarters of a mile, but the cows' excellent legs and feet enable this to be possible.

Some of the cows are served by a Simmental bull. These calves make an excellent cross. The Simmental cross heifers are ideal for suckler herds and Stanley sells these privately, some going as far as Scotland. The cross bulls are sold or reared on the farm.

They recently entered the North Midlands Herds Competition, gaining 3rd place for the herd and Matthew, one of the successful sons of Rantonall My Joy, winning the Bull Progeny section.

Having founded their herd with the deep pure lines from the families original joint herd, breeding lasting cows with excellent legs and feet and udders remains a priority for the family.

Winhall Fillpail 17th

With ever improving management of grass some particular cows have excelled recently and it is out of these top milk cows that the next generation bulls are being bred. Winhall Edward was bred out of Joy 36, who three times, has given over 10,000 litres milk with a top daily recording of 63kgs. Edward's three quarters sister, Winhall Joy 2 VG86, is currently top yielder, giving over 42 litres a day and has a son with interest from Northern Ireland and elsewhere. Winhall Clarkman was bred from the 9300 kg Lady Serene 12.

The Herd continues to move forward with customers of 30 + cows sold annually. Stanley's grandfather would be proud to see how successfully the purebred, Shorthorn herd has developed over the last 60 years, in milk production and in the high quality of saleable breeding stock. Thus enabling the family to have a successful business which can be passed on to future generations.

Winhall Joy 3rd VG86

Article Courtesy of the Winnington Family

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Acton Scott Tucked away in the Shropshire Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty is the ancient Acton Scott Estate, which provides the opportunity to become familiar with the country life of yesteryear.

You never know what is around the corner when you get involved in the activities of the Dairy Shorthorn Society.

At least that is what our President, Graham Madeley probably thought when he received a phone call from Acton Scott Historic Working Farm last Septemberâ&#x20AC;Ś Would he come and judge the efforts of two novice families competing in a television show where they are given Victorian and agricultural tasks to complete under the watchful eye of presenter Ben Fogle? (Escape In Time, Lion) Graham's Task was to assess the stockmanship of the two families preparing the cows for the sale and show ring.

The cows were of course Dairy Shorthorns that the farm has bred since opening in 1975. Originally the 'herd' (varying between three and six) was one hundred per cent pure but sadly the gene pool has been infiltrated by the purchase of semen from supposedly superior more productive bulls of less than pure Shorthorn genetics!

This policy has now ended and thankfully there are still two cows that are still 100% and all the bulls now used are pure. Bulls have always been chosen to try and breed the old fashioned type of cow with an emphasis on roan colouring and medium size. The cows are not managed intensively and are hand milked and/or multiple suckled.

One or two are very maternal, taking brought in calves readily, while others never play surrogate. They are milked in an authentic cobbled floored cowshed, which means that the milk cannot be used for the farm butter making demonstration (you have to have the correct floor by law!) However there are some very well fed pigs kept next door in the cowshed!

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The farm tries to demonstrate the breeds, skills and practices of the Victorian era, which means that pigs are mainly Tamworth with one Gloucester Old Spot, the Sheep are Shropshire and there are two or three Longhorn cows. Add in some traditional poultry like the Silver Dorking, Black Leghorn and Brecon Buff Geese plus some Norfolk Black Turkeys and the there is a very olde worlde feel about the farmyard. Shire horses do virtually all the land work from ploughing and cultivating to the whole hay making operation, which completes the nostalgic picture of life on a South Shropshire farm over one hundred years ago.

No doubt most Dairy Shorthorn breeders would think that this herd would be considerably improved by dehorning them if nothing else! But the breeders of 1800s would recognize them as the Dairy Shorthorns that they knew and loved and hopefully the farm will continue to maintain them in the traditional fashion. It is probably unlikely that Graham has judged either equivalent cows or stockmanship as was displayed last September but as a demonstration of how stock has changed and how people's familiarity with agricultural life has changed made for a very interesting and revealing day.

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Sire Kingsdale Libbys Rebel Champion at South West Dairy Show 2010 Reserve Champion at Cheshire Show 2010 Pictured as a 3rd calver

Sire Kingsdale Libbys Rebel Champion at Newport Show 2010 Pictured as a 5th calver

Graham & Shirley Madeley Rodway Manor, Kynnersley, Telford, Shropshire TF6 6EF

Sire Deehaven Rebel One of the Burke Pair at the National All Breeds Show 2010 Pictured as 3rd calver

Sire Kingsdale Libbys Rebel Champion And one third of the Interbreed Group at the Royal Highland 2010 Pictured as a 2nd calver

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Rob's Australian Experience

My five weeks in Australia started on 24th August 2010 to 27th September 2010.

The time went quickly and there was plenty more to see but here is just some of it.

I started off in South Australia around Murry Bridge, just an hours drive from Adelaide. I spent 11 days here before the Royal Adelaide show, visiting the studs of Springvale, Treeton, Glenhaven, Blackwood Park, Bendetto and Glenbrook.

Impressive cattle in all the herds with a chance to see many of the progeny from bulls we are using in the UK by Empire, Pimp, Aramis, Tornado and Landmine. The Empire daughters with some in 3rd and 4th lactations looked good. He was siring show cows but need protecting for front teat placement and central ligament on some cows I saw. It was a surprise he was - 600kg for milk on the bull list with him being 75% Holstein. Also got a chance to see and milk Treeton Princess 919.The dam of Treeton Pimp. Not the tallest of cows but still looking good for her age. A bull that was really looking good was Llandovery Dynamic, stock bull at Springvale. Here they were milking four daughters and many more on the way into the milking herd. Warren Doecke had taken semen and sold over seven hundred straws in Australia with breeders wanting more of him. He is sired by Redmonarch out of Milestone red cow.

Most herds milked around two hundred cows. In between seeing and helping at these farms there was plenty to do and see. The land was looking good as there had been a good amount of rain this winter and was a few rainy days when I was there. Trips to town and to local winery Lake Breeze, sampling at ten in the morning is not the best idea! Neville Mueller treated me to see a Australian football league game. The Adelaide crows, it was there last game of the season. It was fantastic to see a different sport and a huge amount of supporters there for the retirement of players, as there was a high endurance needed for this game! It's like our football mixed with rugby kind of.

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Empire Daughter at Ovensdale

Treeton Pimp youngstock

Treeton Pimps dam Princess 919

The next eight days was spent at the Royal Adelaide show helping Neville with his stock and who ever needed help. Accommodation being small in tin sheds but got use to it at the end of the week. This was a brilliant show and really got the public involved in farming. The reason for staying 8days it was the Illawarra feature show and the breeders had to be there for the duration of the show. Breeders also put a lot of time into the kitchens they make/assemble to use for the duration of the show.

Cattle at this show were impressive the judge was Doug Savage from Canada. His family have the Venvale Stud in Australia. Illawarra Juvenile championship was dominated by Kangawarra taking champion, reserve and honourable mention. They only brought three Juveniles! So great result for Reg Cochrane Pty Ltd. They were sire

by Ovensdale Scarlets Marcel and two by Empire.

4yr In-Milk class at Adelaide Show

Senior Champion cow was Glenbrook Rhapsody 21st from Ian Mueller sired by Glenbrook Tridition. Reserve cow Glenhaven Jenny 6th from Neville Mueller sired by Lemon Grove by Gold. Honourable mention cow was Springvale Honeymoon 32nd from Warren Doecke sired by Llandovery Jinnys Empire.

The feature show went really well with a lot of breeders attending to support from long distance and even show cattle! It was great to be part of looking after the reserve champion and getting 1st in 6years old in milk class with Glenhaven TT Jenny as well!

6yrs In Milk Class

Then I was on a 2 hour flight to Brisbane, Queensland. It was warmer here and a lot more humid at times. Beautiful area and wish had more time with only having four days to visit the studs of Riverwood, Jondene, Allen Vale, Tara, White Park, Chelmonte, Silverleigh, Panorama and Myrtleholme. The herds were really impressive here with most using A.I sires and 2 with stock bulls, some working better than others.

A chance to see Jondene Dainly 97th sired by KHW Kile Advent Red, who is a top show cow. Panorama Angeline 9th looked awesome after winning champion at the Royal Brisbane for the 4th time! She is maternal sister to Angeline 8th, dam of Aramis. Landmines dam looked a really good production cow, not the most desirable top line though she was aging, but the landmine progeny really stood out being clean, sharp and well grown in all the herds I saw them.

Myrtleholme had impressive udders with high yields with many great individuals.

Panorama Angeline dam of Red Rama

Next was a 5hr drive to the Dairy spectacular show in Lismore with Shane Bourke from Myrtleholme, he was showing 4 cattle. This show had top show cows from breeds and was great to be a part of it. I spent 4 days here. Shane got champion cow with Myrtleholme Alisa 14 sired by Redmonarch. This cow was the cow I admired the most on the trip. She went on to get reserve inter breed and champion udder interbreed.

On Sunday 19th Sept it was an early start to travel 14hrs to Nowra in New South Wales with Geoff Cochrane. Geoff is full of information and has done plenty of travelling since retiring. The road trip was a great chance to see more of this fantastic landscape around Kangaroo Valley, Nowra and see a dingo, wombat and kangaroos! I spent 4 days here and got the chance to see the studs of Eagle Park, Beaulands (Aussie reds), Viewmount, Beauna and Kangawarra.

Dairy Spectacular at Lismore Show

The cows here were well grown and deep ribbed. There was plenty of forage with the land being some of the most fertile land in Australia and being close to the coast. It was good to see two rapid exit milking parlours at Tim Cochrane (Eagle Park) and Tom Cochrane (Kangawarra). The farms were really impressive setups. Progeny from bulls R Bangkok, Empire, Scarlets Marcel and Kangawarra Claret stood out.

Countryside in Nowra

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My next journey was a 8hr drive, going through Mount Kosciuszko and got the chance to see a few wild brumby horses before arriving in Laceby, Victoria. Land had dryed well as it flooded here ten days ago.

My last 4 days of the trip and the weather was really nice as it has been one of Australia's wet and coldest winters for a while! I saw the studs of Three Creeks, Ovensdale, Riversleigh, Llandovery and Lemon Grove.

The herds here had a bit more variation in the type of cattle than other areas. Three creeks had some good youngstock sired by Adamp and Blitz. At Llandovery it was great to see the show cows I had seen in crazy cow, especially the huge framed pride cow and Verbena, who was looking a little bit large with not calving as she had been on flush. I really admired this herd with great production and plenty of high type and the same was seen at Lemon Grove. Margaret 162 was much bigger than the photo I have seen of her! Her frame was awesome, she was hopefully going to calve ready for IDW 2011. At Riversleigh I saw a beautiful cow Gracie 15 by Redmonarch fresh with her 2nd, having had a bull by the number 1 ranked Illawarra bull from Treeton. I really liked Tulip 10 by Helix, due shortly in the dry paddock.

In conclusion to the cattle I think the Illawarra have a lot to offer on type, though rump settings can be high. The quality of udders are great. It will be interesting to see how they produce and manage on our systems as in Australia they are outside all year round and being a different climate.

Dam of Landmine in the Lush Pasture

Scarlets Marcel at Kangawarra

Illawarra breeders don't know a lot about our breeding and cattle but they showed great interest and with many wanting to come , judge and visit to look for themselves. I believe our bulls can work well on there cows, but would have to be careful which bulls are selected for breeders to test.

This trip was a brilliant experience, the hospitality was great, everyone really welcoming and keen to show me much as possible. It was a great time and too many stories and laughs to write about!

Amazing!

Rob Kite - Cotonhall Shorthorns Verbena

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National All Breeds Show 16/17 February 2010 Judge: Seimon Thomas Maiden Heifer born in 2009 1st Marleycote Fleur 30th ET GG Baynes & Son 2nd Westonia Marie 9th R Stockton 3rd Churchroyd Heather 48th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th Rodway Bluma 4th G Madeley Maiden or In-Calf heifer 1st Rodway Tiny 259th G Madeley 2nd Westonia Marie 8th R Stockton 3rd Kidstones Gentle A Wilkes 4th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer In-Milk 1st Marleycote Petal 105th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Westonia Gay Lass 4th R Stockton 4th Rodway Barrington Duchess 100th G Madeley Cow in Milk a): 1st Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley 2nd Hooton Cynthia 6th JC Hayward 3rd Rodway Melody 2nd G Madeley 4th Rodway Lady Laura 72nd G Madeley b): 1st Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies 2nd Churchroyd Nicola 5th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Hooton Fairy Duchess 31st JC Hayward 4th Elkington Dewdrop 7th MS & EAE Davies Champion:

Nejay Erin

Reserve:

Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies

N Madeley Neil Madeley receives his championship trophy from judge Seimon Thomas

Judges Report It was an unexpected surprise but a great honour to judge the National all breeds Dairy Show, Dairy Shorthorn Section and even greater surprise to be drawn to judge the honourable Burke Trophy award, which had been acquired from the Interbreed Pairs Competition from the Royal Show.

It had been 21 years since my father Leslie Thomas had won the Trophy and it was extra special for me to judge the competition.

In the Dairy Shorthorn classes it was exciting and nice to get under way with the maiden heifer class, which was filled with quality headed by Marleycote Fleur 30. A clean red dairy heifer showing great presence and upstanding on parade, clean and level over the top, great depth through the rib and length of body over my second heifer Westonia Marie 9. Another modern heifer showing great correctness, depth through the rib was again evident, over the third heifer Churchroyd Heather 48 a thirteen month heifer by D. Watzon showing quality throughout.

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The in calf heifer class had Rodway Tiny 253 heading this class a clean heifer throughout showing great mobility and dairyness , sired by Normead Supreme Red, slightly more maturity over my second heifer Westonia Marie 8 by Rodway Prince and third was Elkington Amber Princess 10 by Rising Star Red. The Junior Champion of these two sections was Marleycote Fleur 30 over Rodway Tiny 253 and Honourable Mention Westonia Marie 9.

Heifer in milk class was won by Marleycote Petal 105 by Morwick Sandranger, a light roan heifer with great dairyness, slightly fresh in the udder but showing great promise for the future. Second in this class was Churchroyd Gwen 8 by Maverick, a clean very correct heifer again over the third Westonia Gay Lass 4 by I.P.O.D. The cow in milk class was split due to number of cattle forward. The junior cow was lead by quality, when entering the ring she showed great presence and style Nejay Erin 2 was here to win, clean great depth, length and exceptional mammary. Well balanced udder with teats well placed, with well stocked fore udder blending well into a a bottom line where a prominent milk vein oozed milk. Placed second was Hooton Cynthia 6 by Glanhirwin Peerless, another red cow with great dairy character, clean over the top, tremendous depth and mammary over third Rodway Melody 2 by Deehaven Rebel.

Senior milk class had four entries with Elkington Gentle

by Horizon Ranger Red heading this class, being nine year old she showed what longevity means. A hard wearing cow with tremendous depth. Second was Churchroyd Nicola 5 by Hooton Fair Value, a nice roan cow not quite the depth of my first cow, but showing true Shorthorn qualities throughout over my third placed Hooton Fairy Duchess 31.

My Breed Champion had to be Nejay Erin 2 from Jayne, Neil Madeley and the boys, a stylish Champion showing great dairyness and presence.

Reserve was the Senior cow Elkington Gentle from Mark Eluned and Jenny Davies.

Honourable Mention was Marleycote Petal 105 the heifer in milk from the Baynes Family.

Thank you very much to the Shorthorn Society for the privilege to judge the all Breeds Show. Unfortunately I was unable to give the Burke Trophy to the Dairy Shorthorn.

Champion: Nejay Erin 2nd from Neil Madeley

Seimon V B Thomas

"Record Price for Shorthorn"

Marleycote Fleur 30th

A new record price for a Shorthorn female was set at the elite sale following the All Breeds Dairy Show when the maiden heifer Marleycote Fleur 30th from GG Baynes and Sons was sold for 3600gns.

The buyer was the judge Seimon Thomas who had earlier placed the calf first in the maiden heifer class.

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Show Results

Royal Highland Show 24-27 June 2010 Judge: Gwyndaff James

RESULTS: a) Heifer not in calf, born after June 1st 2008 1st Marleycote Peggy 19th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Rodway Claribel 27th G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Peggy 14th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th LisnamulliganPrincess Anne 3rd A Lawson b) Heifer not in calf, born after June 1st 2008 1st Lisnamulligan Whitesox Polly 2nd A Lawson 2nd Screel Lady Rosemary 4th S Wilson 3rd Oakthwaite Lady Rosemary 151st M Dobson 4th Newpark Foggathorpe 2nd D Craig Heifer in calf and due to calve on or after Aug 2010 1st Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2nd A Lawson 2nd Marleycote Petal 109th GG Baynes & Son 3rd Earlsgift Countess 4th E Crank 4th Oakthwaite Lorn Lady 177th M Dobson Cow in calf having one or more calvings 1st Breckney Lady 2nd P & CA Harrison 2nd Marleycote Songstress 2nd GG Baynes & Son 3rd Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette J Hayward 4th Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 2nd E Crank 5th Penycoed Clara United J Teasdale & Son 6th Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns Cow in milk having had only one calving 1st Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th E Crank 2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Breckney Ruth 6th P & CA Harrison 4th Breckney Wild Eyes 2nd P & CA Harrison 5th Hooton Flora Gwynne 43rd JC Hayward 6th Lisnamulligan Fairy 11th A Lawson Cow in milk having had two or more calvings 1st Rodway Sonnschein 15th GA Madeley 2nd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Hooton Cynthia 6th JC Hayward 4th Rodway Lady Laura 72nd GA Madeley Cow in Milk having four or more calvings 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Hooton Lily Fair 196th JC Hayward 3rd Rodway Samanta 13th GA Madeley

Junior Champion: Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th E Crank Reserve Junior Champion: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Supreme Champion: Rodway Sonnschein 15th GA MAdeley Reserve Supreme: Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns Honorary Mention: Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Best Pair of animals: Rodway Sonnschein 15th & Rodway Lady Laura 72nd GA MAdeley

The winning Interbreed Progeny Group from GA Madeley

Interbreed Progeny Group by one Sire: Won by GA Madeley with Rodway Sonnschien 15th, R/Lady Laura 72nd and Rodway Bluma all sired by Kingsdale Libby's Rebel

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Judges Report I had the honour and privilege this year to judge the World Conference Show held at the Royal Highland show in Edinburgh. The show was well attended with probably the largest number of Dairy Shorthorns seen at a royal show for a number of years with over fifty exhibits on show. Enfys and myself along with Simon and Eleanor Thomas flew up from Cardiff on the Thursday morning and we enjoyed an afternoon in Edinburgh around the city. Next morning we got up early to arrive in plenty of time for what I consider to be the best classes of Dairy Shorthorns I have ever been asked to judge.

The second over the third was a close placing but I gave the advantage to my second cow over the taller longer cow in third Chatsworth Park Rustler Rosette from JC Hayward, in being stronger through the spine and being more level through the rump than the cow in third. She also tracks far truer and straighter on her hind legs than my third cow but I have to admire my third cow for her overall length, stature, dairyness and quality of udder.

The First class of the day the maiden heifer class was split into two classes, the first class was led by a smart well grown heifer from GG Baynes & Son, and it was this overall growth and power that gave it the advantage over a very stylish calf from Graham Madeley in second. The calf in second had the advantage over the third in being sharper over the withers and showing greater sweep and openness of rib over a very correct heifer from Michael Dobson in third position.

Second class Maiden heifers led by an easy winner in the dark red calf Lisnamulligan Whitesox Polly 2nd from Adam Lawson a daughter of the RCG bull Lisnamulligan Fairway, this calf took my immediately it entered the ring she was a long clean dairy calf showing a clean dairy neck and sharper than the second over the withers and showed more sweep and openness of rib than the calf in second she also paraded well on a tremendous set of legs and feet. My second placed calf Screel Lady Rosemary 2nd from Sam Wilson had the advantage over the third Oakthwaite Lady Rosemary 151st from Michael Dobson in what was a very close placing in being a longer calf throughout cleaner through the neck and neater in the udder. But I have to admire my third calf for its overall sweep and openness of rib and width through the rump.

The third class the heifer in calf class five entries in this class and led by another stunning entry from Adam Lawson in the light roan heifer Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2nd sired by Meadow haven Pride Star, She was a long clean dairy heifer showing great sweep and openness of rib she showed exceptional balance of dairy ness and strength being cleaner through the neck and withers and neater in the udder than the taller well grown heifer Marleycote Petal 109 from David Baynes in Second. The second heifer had the advantage over the third heifer Earlsgift Countess 4th in being taller longer and cleaner through the neck and sharper over the withers and front end than the powerful heifer Earlsgift Countess 4th from E Crank in Third.

Champion Heifer Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th from E Crank

Then there followed a good class of heifers in milk again with nine entries this class was led by an easy winner in Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th a daughter of Drisgol Watson from E Crank. This heifer took my eye immediately as she walked into the ring this heifer had everything on the day, dairyness and strength, power and an exceptional udder. I gave her the advantage over the sweet dairy well-uddered heifer in second Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th in being taller and longer in the body and she also has the advantage in being wider through the chest and has far greater body capacity, frame and width of rump than the heifer in second.

I also admired the exceptional udder on this leading heifer.

The second has the advantage over the third Bracken Ruth 6th from Paul and Anne Harrison in her quality of udder, having a tighter fore udder and a higher and wider rear udder. Taking nothing away from this well bodied heifer in third position.

The Fifth class in the ring was the Dry cow class with nine entries a difficult class to judge owing to the different types of cows in the class and ages there were two exceptional cows in fourth and fifth which had had ten and nine calvings apiece.

But I led this class with an exceptional individual in the light roan cow Breckney Lady 2nd from Paul and Anne Harrison carrying her second.

She has the advantage over the second Marleycote Songstress 2nd from David Baynes in being sharper over the withers and showing greater openness and sweep of rib and more width through the front end.

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Reserve Champion from IRG Collins & Ptnrs Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th

This class was followed by the best class of the day the 2nd and 3rd calved class there were 11 entries, the sheer quality of the animals forward in this class was exceptional with real quality right down the line.

I led this class with the type of cow I am looking for in Rodway Sonnschein 15th with balance of dairyness and strength and cleanliness of bone in the hind leg at its best.

This cow was the cow that caught my attention, I gave her the advantage over the second Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th from IRG Collins, in being more upstanding and wider through the front end longer through the body and stronger in the spine and wider through the rump than the cow in second. When coming to her udder she is more level through the udder floor and her front teats hang more squarely on the udder floor and I had to admire the height, width and bloom of rear udder and strength of ligament on my leading cow. The second over the third Hooton Cynthia 6th from JC Hayward was another close placing, I gave the second the advantage over the third in being cleaner through the neck and more dairy throughout, she also had the advantage over the third on the day in her having greater height, width and bloom of rear udder. I had to admire my third cow for her overall balance and strength and quality of udder.

Gwyndaf makes his decision

The next class in was the best pair of females there were twelve entries forward this was won by an exceptional pair of dark red cows in milk from Graham Madeley in Rodway Sonchein 15TH and Rodway Lady Laura 72nd they were without doubt easy winners in this class followed in second by an other good pair from IRG Collins. Third went to another quality pair from john Hayward.

Junior Champion I awarded the junior championship to the winning heifer in milk Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th a heifer I greatly admired for her overall frame, dairyness and exceptional udder.

Followed closely by the sweet dairy heifer in milk Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th from IRG Collins.

Overall Champion My overall champion went to the winner of the best class of the day, the junior cow in milk winner Rodway Sonnschein 15th from GA Madeley, a cow I greatly admired for her overall balance of body and quality of udder she was beautifully turned out and handled by Rachel Madeley.

The Reserve went to Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th from IRG Collins who was second to the champion in her class, another well-turned out dairy cow with a quality udder.

My honourable mention went to the senior cow in milk winner Churchroyd Heather 29th from IRG Collins. These were three quality animals and a credit to the breed and their breeders.

The Senior cow class followed with four entries This was led

by Churchroyd Heather 29th from IRG Collins I admired my first cow for her overall balance and power and dairyness. I gave her the advantage over the second Hooton Lily Fair 196th in being taller, wider and cleaner through the head and neck and more dairy throughout. She also has greater sweep and openness of rib. When coming to her udder which was full of milk and she had the distinct advantage over the second in having greater fullness, height and width of rear udder. My second cow another exceptional cow had the advantage over the third Rodway Samantha 13th in being more structurally correct over the rump, and when coming to her feet and legs she parades on a steeper rear foot angle. My second cow also has the advantage over the third in her quality of udder having a stronger fore udder attachment and a more defined median suspensory ligament . But I have to admire my third cow for her overall frame and power.

There was more excitement to follow in the interbreed classes when the best group of three progeny by one sire was won by the dairy shorthorn group by Kingsdale Libby's Rebel the property of GA Madeley which included the Champion dairy shorthorn Rodway Sonnschein 15th and her herd shorthorn

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Rachael Madeley receives her award from Dave Kendall American Milking Shorthorn Secretary

mates Lady Laura 72 and Bulma. Well done what a fantastic achievement for Graham and family and the breed, and a Great end to the World Conference well not quite. The serious part for me was over, it was time to slacken the collar and to meet new and old friends at the Shorthorn Pavilion and later at the Conference dinner at the showground attended by well over 200 people. The camaraderie of the dairy shorthorn breeders and friends continued to the early hours of the morning talking about various things mostly to do with cows and breeding and the best PEAR according to a certain young gentleman. I would like to thank all the shorthorn breeders for the quality stock that they all exhibited to a very high standard. And I am sure that the quality of the cattle found in the UK is equal to none, you have shown the World at the 2010 World Conference show and farm visits the quality of stock that we have here in this country.

Cerys Crank receives her award from Ian Dibble from New Zealand

Basil Lawson and the 'Now Famous' Malcolm from Australia

Presentations at the Gala Dinner in the President Marque

I would like to thank the Shorthorn Society and the Royal Highland show for the kind invitation and showing faith in a Welshman to judge the Dairy Shorthorn Classes at the 2010 World Conference Show.

Thank you to the Royal Highland Society for their kind hospitality to me and my wife Enfys during our stay in Edinburgh. I would also like to thank the Shorthorn stewards at the show for their kind assistance and hard work in keeping the classes running to time. Also to Simon and Eleanor Thomas for their company and companionship during the trip. Simon had dual role during this trip being the official Chauffer up and back from Cardiff and official Bodyguard if needed and who can argue with a man of his stature. I look forward to returning to the Highland Show in the near future. And who can argue with the Show's website which states that it is the Greatest Show on Earth, well the 2010 World Conference Show certainly was.

Piping in the Haggis

Arthur Lawrence addresses the Haggis

Thank you one and all, Gwyndaf James Rachael Madeley receiving the Championship Graham Madeley receiving his trophy from Enfys James trophy from the Judges wife, Enfys James

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Great Yorkshire Show 13/15 July 2010 | Judge: David Slade

RESULTS: Maiden Heifer 1st Churchroyd Heather 48 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Ellerghyll Kirklevington 3rd DW Throup 3rd RodwayButterbur 53rd MJ Jackson 4th Churchroyd Pamela 14th IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer in calf 1st Stricklet Geri 15th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Churchroyd Amanda Red 6th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Kidstones Gentle A Wilkes 4th Rodway Lily 3rd MJ Jackson Cow in calf due to calve within 3 months of the show 1st Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Marleycote Petal 95th GG Baynes & Son 3rd Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer in milk 1st Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A Wilkes 2nd Yewtree Albert Daisy AV Wright 3rd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th Hutchinwood GT Sweetrose 9th Messrs Fleetwood Cow in milk born in or after 2005 1st Winbrook VI 114th GA & DW Dent 2nd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Marleycote Win Jill 8th GG Baynes & Son 4th Kidstones Heather A Wilkes

Champion from IRG Collins & Ptns Churchroyd Heather 29th

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Cow in Milk born in or before 2004 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Production Inspection 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Winbrook Peeress Rose GA & DW Dent 4th Marleycote Win Jill 8th GG Baynes & Son Group of Three 1st GA & DW Dent 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns Best Pair 1st IRG Collins & Ptns Sired by Jerom 2nd GG Baynes & Son Sired by Marleycote Jack Champion: Churchroyd Heather 29th

IRG Collins & Ptns

Winbrook Peeress Rose

GA & DW Dent

Reserve: Junior Champion: Kidstones Lady Laura 8th

A Wilkes

Strickley Geri 15th

GG Baynes & Sons

Reserve:

Reserve Champion from Winbrook Peeress Rose from GA & DW Dent

The Senior Cow class saw just two forward, but what fantastic cows! It was extremely difficult to choose between them, but first went to Churchroyd Heather 29 a very powerful modern cow with lots of capacity, just pipping Winbrook Peeress Rose, a light roan cow with a tremendous mammary system, and also a powerful cow.

Judges Report: It was a real privilege to be asked to judge at the Great Yorkshire Show, and a pleasure to see so many excellent cattle. In the maiden heifer class nine were forward with first place going to Churchroyd Heather 48, a tall correct heifer with great depth of rib and very strong legs and feet. The second heifer, Ellerghyll Kirklevington 3, was a very powerful heifer with a straight topline and neat teat placement, whilst in third, Rodway Butterbar 53 shown by M Jackson was a smaller, but very neat heifer also with excellent teat placement.

It was those two senior cows who went on to become the Champion and Reserve, the Champion showing tremendous strength and balance throughout, and both of them really excellent cows.

All in all it was a fantastic show with excellent quality of cattle right down the line and a tremendous credit to all the exhibitors.

David Slade

Six were forward in the in-calf heifer class, a really nice class of heifers. Strickley Geri 15 was a very stylish heifer with superb teat placement putting her ahead of Churchroyd Amanda Red 6, a smaller heifer, but with a good topline and very correct in the udder.

The winner of the dry cow class, a very strong class of four cows, was the very powerful cow, Churchroyd Heather 24, a cow carrying tremendous depth and capacity, the second placed cow, Marleycote Songstress 11 being smaller but with a strong rear attachment and stronger legs than the third cow, Churchroyd Heather 30.

The heifer in milk class saw seven forward and another very strong class. First went to Kidstones Lady Laura 8, a very stylish dairy heifer walking on very sound legs and feet and with a very correct udder. She went on the be heifer champion. Second was Yewtree Albert Daisy, a strong milky heifer with a lot of capacity, which put her over the third placed heifer Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29, who, although slightly finer, should mature into a good cow.

The Junior Cow class saw a great class of cows, with all six being really superb. First place went to Winbrook Vi 114, a very modern dairy cow with excellent teat placement, and second went to the taller Churchroyd Lady Rose 15, a sharp, clean dairy cow with strong legs and feet. In third was a big cow, Hutchinwood Sweet Rose 15, with a small tidy udder.

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Cheshire Show 22/23 June 2010 Judge: Dave Kendall (USA) (AMSS) Open Heifer 13 entries 1st Kayl Proud Maid N & R Boote 2nd Rodway Marcia 28th G Madeley 3rd Broadlane Fairy 7th G Norbury 4th Churchroyd Peggy 14th IRG Collins & Ptns 5th Cotonhall Starlet R Kite 6th Dee Barbara 7th D Price-Jones Heifer in-calf 4 entries 1st Kayl Lakeside Tiny N & R Boote 2nd Rodway G Madeley 3rd Broadlane Lady Laura 21st G Norbury 4th Avondale Lily Fair 4th E & M Crank Cow in calf 6 entries 1st Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Kayl Proud Countess 16th N & R Boote 3rd Elkington Amber Princess 4th MS & EAE Davies 4th BroadlaneLady Laura 14th GP Norbury Heifer In Milk 7 entries 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 39th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Westonia Gay Lass 4th R Stockton 3rd Hooton Cynthia 7th E & M Crank 4th Kayl Proud Countess 20th N & R Boote Cow in Milk having had 2 or 3 calves 7 entries 1st Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley 2nd Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th Kayl Proud Countess 17th N & R Boote

Dave Kendall American Milking Shorthorn Secretary and Judge for the day presents the Champion award to Neil Madeley and Nejay Erin 2nd

Cow in milk having had 4 or more calves 1st Churchroyd Heather 24th 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd 3rd Rodway Marie 62nd 4th Broadlane Fairy 2nd Pair of Shorthorns one sire 6 pairs 1st G Madeley 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd N & R Boote Group of Three Females 5 groups 1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd N & R Boote 3rd G Madeley Champion:

It was both with humility and excitement that I flew across the Atlantic to judge the excellent quality Cheshire County Show in June. Humility for the honor of judging in the homeland of the great Red, White and Roan breed.

Excitement to witness first hand the efforts of the Dairy Shorthorn breeders to improve, promote and expand the demand for their cattle. The effort of breeders in the UK has resulted in the most rapidly growing Dairy Shorthorn population in the world; I was very happy to come to learn from your success.

The quality of the animals presented started with a smashing set of heifers in the Open Heifer class. 13 head deep the class saw a lineup of quality throughout. The class started with a pair of roan heifers that fit a mould of balance of dairy quality with substance. Kayl Proud Maid captured the first prize with a dairy, chiseled front-end, a wonderful spring to her rib and correctness over her rump. I greatly admired the second place heifer Rodway Marcia 28 dairy elegance with her long, clean neck; silky, thin hide and cleanliness through the flank. However, the second place heifer did not handle herself on the move as well as the first place heifer, tracking just a bit closer at the hocks with more set from the side view and perhaps a trifle back in the thurl. Rodway Marica 28 also lacked the spring of rib found in Kayl Proud Maid.

While only a class of four the In Calf Heifers, the group brought out was a handy set of animals. In first the light roan Kayl Lakeside Tiny was a well-balanced heifer feminineabout the head with a long, extended neck leading back to a dairy shoulder. shorthorn

Nejay Erin 2nd

N Madeley

Rodway Jenna 2nd

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7 entries IRG Collins & Ptns MS & EAE Davies G Madeley GF Norbury

The first place animal was thin hide, angular heifer while still possessing an adequate width of chest and depth of heart to balance her dairy cut. In second was a larger heifer with more power through the front end and greater width through the rump and pelvis region but she lacked the balance of dairy quality and substance found in the winner.

The Dry cows brought out 6 sound cows all having attributes that would have made them even more appealing when in milk. In first place Churchroyd Heather 30 won on her freedom of motion, her dairy sweep and spring to her rib and the overall balance of her dry mammary system.

Champion from Neil Madeley - Nejay Erin 2nd

In second Kayl Proud Countess 16th followed with her angular cut, dairy bone and head. The second place cow just lacked a touch of elegance to get over the first place animal.

The In Milk Heifer class had seven attractive animals presented. In first in this exciting and appealing class was a heifer with a welded on udder. Just fresh a few days the Red, Little White Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 possessed a smoking good udder with an exceptional strong but productive fore udder attachment, correct teat placement, deep medial ligament exhibiting a deep crease and great width though the rear udder. In second Westonia Gay Lass 4th was cut just a bit more dairy with an advantage over the first place animal in angularity through the front end, length of neck and depth of heart. However, Westonia Gay Lass 4th lacked the advantage in the mammary system as well as the freedom of stride and correctness through the rump of Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29.

The Class of cows having had two or three calves presented a close placing in the top with a beautiful pair of animals. In first the Red and White Nejay Erin 2 used her overall balance, style, sparkling and correct movement when on the walk, greater freedom from flesh over the pins along with a stronger fore udder attachment, in particular on the right side, to nudge out the solid red, dairy and elegant Rodway Jenna 2. The second place Rodway Jenna 2nd had the advantage of Nejay Erin 2 in the spring and depth of rib. I also greatly admired the booming high and wide rear udder of the second place cow. However, the red cow lacked the overall strength of the fore udder attachment, levelness of the udder floor and cleanliness through the neck and over the ribs and through the thigh of the first place cow.

The Older Cow in Milk class started with the large scale but very correct Churchroyd Heather 29. This massive animal exhibited great width of chest, depth and spring of rib, was wide through the hooks and pins and had a beautiful free stride. In addition the Red and White First Place winner had a wonderfully attached silky quality udder with great width and height. Just fresh less than a fortnight, Heather 29 was still a bit heavy of flesh lacking the clean, angular bone and freedom from excess flesh of some of the early class winners. In second in this deep class was Elkington Dewdrop 3. A more silky hided cow than the winner, the second place Dewdrop 3 also possessed a cleaner, flatter bone. However, the overall correctness and scale combined with the silky udder propelled Heather 29 to the top.

For Champion Nejay Erin 2 rose to the top with her overall balance of dairy quality and strength combined with style along with the most correct, attractive udder in the Championship lineup. Reserve Champion was her classmate Rodway Jenna 2, following along nicely behind the Champion and being fully in bloom on show day. Honorable Mentions to Churchroyd Heather 29 and Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29. Two wonderful animals just to fresh, carrying a bit of flesh on the day and lacking some of the angular, clean bone and bloom of udder of the Champion and Reserve Champion.

It was a great pleasure to see the quality of animals at Cheshire. Every class was deep in quality, every exhibitor of the highest class. The U.K has much to promote not only in your own country but around the world. Thank you for the honor of judging this great show.

Dave Kendall

The Royal Welsh Show 19/22 July 2010 Judge: Mr R Baynes Gwartheg Godro Byrgorn | Dairy Shorthorn Cattle Heifer Maiden 1st Gelli Jack Flora OT Harries 2nd Elkington Princess Anne 10th MS & EAE Davies Cow in calf 1st Gelli Flora OT Harries 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 7th MS & EAE Davies Cow in Milk 1st Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf 1st Gelli Flora IL & E Harries 2nd Elkington Princess Anne 4th MS & EAE Davies Best Group of Three From the Elkington Herd of MS & EAE DAvies

Champion: Elkington Gentle from MS & EAE Davies

JUNIOR CHAMPION: Gelli Jack Flora

OT Harries

SENIOR CHAMPION: Elkington Gentle

MS & EAE Davies

SUPREME SHORTHORN CHAMPION: Elkington Gentle

MS & EAE Davies

RESERVE SUPREME: Elkington Dewdrop 3rd

MS & EAE Davies Reserve Champion: Elkington Dewdrop 3rd - MS & EAE Davies

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Staffordshire County Show 2/3rd June 2010 Judge: Rob Boote Heifer 1st Rodway Marcia 28th G Madeley 2nd Dee Autumn Rose 5th D Price-Jones 3rd Churchroyd Butterbur 4th IRG Collins & Ptns 4th Cotonhall Josephine R Kite Heifer in Calf 1st Rodway Samanta 18th G Madeley 2nd Nejay Acacia 3rd N Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Red Duchess IRG Collins & Ptns Cow in Calf 1st Westonia Marie 5th R Stockton 2nd Irthingvale Rebels Starlet R Kite 3rd Rodway Lady Barrington 21st G Madeley 4th Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer in Milk 1st Westonia Gay Lass R Stockton 2nd Rodway Tiny 3rd G Madeley 3rd Cotonhall Clarissa R Kite 4th Churchroyd Nutkin 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns Cow in Milk 1st Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley 2nd Rodway Lady Laura 71st G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns

Interbreed and Breed Champion - Nejay Erin 2nd from N Madeley

Group of Three: 1st G Madeley 2nd N Madeley 3rd R Kite

Best Two: 1st G Madeley 2nd R Kite

Champion and Interbreed Champion: Nejay Erin 2nd - N Madeley Reserve: Westonia Gay Lass - R Stockton

Nantwich & South Cheshire Show 28th July 2010 Judge: Mrs E. Davies, St Clears, Carmarthen Heifer born on or after 1 April 09 1st Rodway Marcia 28th G A Madeley 2nd Burbrooks VI Emerald R W Harper & Ptrs 3rd Rodway Gray Rose 27th RST & SA Morgan Heifer born on or before 31st March 09 but no in calf 1st Boothdale Lucky 3rd J Wainwright & Sons 2nd Rodway Claribel 37th G A Madeley 3rd Cotonhall Connie R Kite Heifer in-calf carrying her 1st calf to calve at under 3 yrs of age 1st Kayl Lakeside Tiny 231 R Boote 2nd Nejay Acacia 3rd RST & SA Morgan 3rd Rodway Samanta 18 G A Madeley Cow in calf carrying at least her 2nd calf 1st Kayl Proud Countess 16 R Boote Heifer In Milk calved with 1st calf at under 3 yrs of age 1st Irthingvale Watzon Pearla Graham Bell 2nd Rodway Tiny 247 G A Madeley 3rd Yewtree Prime Daisy H V Wright & Son

Cow in Milk having had 2 or 3 calves 1st Westonia Marie 6 R Stockton 2nd Rodway Lady Laura G A Madeley 3rd Yewtree Prince Olivia H V Wright & Son Cow in milk having had 4 or more calves 1st Yewtree Chatter Daisy H V Wright & Son 2nd Rodway Lady Barrington RST & SA Morgan Pair of Shorthorns the property of the same exhibitor 1st G A Madeley 2nd R Boote 3rd G A Madeley Champion Heifer: Irthingvale Watzon Pearla Graham Bell Breed Champion: Westonia Marie 6 R Stockton Reserve Champion: Irthingvale Watzon Pearla Graham Bell

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Bakewell Show 4/5 August 2010 | Judge: Mr C Hayward Heifer - Born After 1st Oct 2008 1st Rodway Marie 74 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Churchroyd Heather 30 IRG Collins & Ptns Cow - Dry And In Calf, With 2nd Or Subsequent Calf 1st Amber Princess Anne 68 J Hole 2nd Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer - In Calf, With 1st Calf Not More Than 3Yrs On Day 1st Amber Barrington Iris 150 J Hole 2nd Rodway Marie 74 IRG Collins & Ptns Heifer In Milk To First Calving Calved Before 3 Yrs Old 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Amber Dainty Princess 110 J Hole Cow In Milk With 2nd Or Subsequent Calf 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Amber Dainty Princess 103 J Hole Best Officially Milk Recorded 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Amber Dainty Princess 103 J Hole 3rd Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & Ptns Pair 1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd J Hole & Son 3rd IRG Collins & Ptns Group 1st J Hole & Son 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns Champion Heifer: Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 IRG Collins & Ptns Champion: Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Ptns

The Dairy Interbreed Champions - Dairy Shorthorn Team

The 119th Ashbourne Show

Ryedale Show

21 August 2010

27th July 2010

Judge: G Norbury

Judge: Mr S Dixon, Co Durham

Best Heifer under two yrs 1st Weaverdale Isabel G Pattinson & S Kirkham Heifer In-Calf 1st Amber Barrington Iris 150th J Hole & Son Dry Cow 1st Weaverdale Moonbeam G Pattinson & S Kirkham Heifer In-Milk 1st Amber Dainty Princess 110th J Hole & Son 2nd Weaverdale Lilac G Pattinson & S Kirkham Cow in Milk 1st Amber Dainty Princess 103rd J Hole & Son 2nd Weaverdale Fillpail Fini 18th G Pattinson & S Kirkham Champion:

Maiden Heifer 1st Churchroyd Heather IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Churchroyd Gentle IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Chiplodge Elisha 2nd ST Stonehouse Cow or Heifer in Calf 1st Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Chiplodge Dewdrop Rose ST Stonehouse Group of Three owned by the Exhibitor:

Amber Dainty Princess 103rd J Hole & Son

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Churchroyd Gwen 8th - Dairy Shorthorn Champion from IRG Collins & Ptns

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IRG Collins & Ptns

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Dairy Shorthorn Champion: Churchroyd Butterbur

IRG Collins & Ptns

Westmorland County Show Judge: Wendy Young Judges Report: I would like to thank Westmoorland County show for inviting me to judge their show and the exhibitors for turning their cattle out in such fine form.

Maiden heifer There were two very good animals in this class, I headed it with Strickley Lily 13 by Poos Stadel Classic, she was a tall dairylike open ribbed red and white heifer who had a little bit more stretch overall over a smaller roan heifer Winbrook Vi by Winbrook Marmaduke in second place that showed a lot of promise underneath.

Heifer in calf Unfortunately there was only one in this class Winbrook Peeress Rose but not taking anything away from her she was a great balanced roan heifer who paraded around on fantastic legs and feet.

Cow in Calf

Heifer In Milk 1st Strickley Annabella 140th 2nd Strickley Starlet 103rd 3rd Winbrook Cactus 7th 4th Middlebankend Ruby Cow in Milk 1st Winbrook Peeress Rose 2nd Winbrook Digitalis 2nd 3rd Strickley Athena 3rd Best Group of three 1st WH & KM Robiinson 2nd GA & DW Dent 3rd NJ & C Barker

WH & KM Robinson WH & KM Robinson GA & DW Dent NJ & C Barker GA & DW Dent NJ & C Barker WH & KM Robinson

Champion: Winbrook Peeress Rose - GA & DW Dent Reserve Champion: Winbrook Digitalis - NJ & C Barker

130th Bingley Show

I had no hesitation in heading this class with Strickley Pansy a 7th calver with great power and dairy strength who paraded well and had good hold of her udder for her age, it was the pure size and power of her that gave her the advantage over a young very dairylike cow in second Winbrook Dewdrop 112.

8th August 2010

Heifer in Milk

My thanks go out to all the very helpful Show Stewards and Exhibitors, who though small in numbers made up for it with some very nice quality cattle and their wonderful enthusiasm for the breed.

This was the largest class of the day with great heifers all down the line. I headed it with Strickley Annabella 140 a roan well balanced heifer with a good udder, it was the capacity and width of rear udder that gave her the advantage over my second placed heifer Strickley Starlet, a real stretchy, long, open heifer that was unfortunately just too fresh on the day, she had the advantage over the heifer in third Winbrook Cactus in snugness of udder, she had the advantage over the fourth place heifer Middlebankend Ruby a red heifer that just didn't have the balance of the heifer above her.

Cow in Milk This was a great class of cows, I headed it with Winbrook Peeress Rose a fifth calver with style, length, balance and well attached udder, my champion on the day, giving her the advantage over Winbrook Digitalis 2 from the Barkers in second for her fore udder attachment and style. My second placed and reserve champion cow was a real open ribbed milky fourth calver giving her the advantage over my third place Strickley Athena for her overall width throughout. My third place was a good young dairy cow that again was just too fresh on the day.

Judge: Steve Johnson, York It was a great honour to be asked to judge the Dairy Shorthorns at this lovely little show.

Congratulations to Mrs A E Wilkes who took both Champion and Reserve Champion prizes.

MAIDEN HEIFER 1st Ellerghyll Kirklevington 3rd D W Throup 2nd Kidstones Gentle 2nd A E Wilkes HEIFER IN CALF 1st Kidstones Gentle A E Wilkes IN MILK HEIFER 1st Ellerghyll Mirabelle 8th D W Throup 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A E Wilkes COW IN MILK 1st Kidstones Heather A E Wilkes PAIRS 1st Mrs A E Wilkes 2nd Mrs D W Throup CHAMPION: Kidstones Gentle

AE Wilkes

RESERVE CHAMPION: Kidstones Heather

AE Wilkes

Results: Maiden Heifer 1st Strickley Lily 13th 2nd Winbrook Vi Heifer in calf 1st Winbrook Peeress Rose Cow In Calf 1st Strickley Pansy 2nd Winbrook Dewdrop 112th

WH & KM Robinson GA & DW Dent GA & DW Dent WH & KM Robinson GA & DW Dent shorthorn

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Cumberland Show 17th July 2010

Wensley Dale Show

Judge: Mr Paul Harrison

28th August 2010

Heifer 1st WinbrookJill 46th GA & DW Dent 2nd BrafellMichelle 4th J Teasdale & Son 3rd Middlebankend Lily 2nd NJ & C Barker Heifer in Calf 1st Middlebankend Ruby 2nd NJ & C Barker 2nd WInbrook Vi 123rd GA & DW Den Heifer in Milk 1st Winbrook Dairymaid 102nd GA & DW Dent 2nd Brafell Bella 2nd J Teasdale & Son Cow in calf 1st Penycoed Clara United J Teasdale & Son 2nd Courtover Perry Blossom 46th Messrs Hewson Cow in milk 1st Winbrook Vi 114th GA & DW Dent 2nd Winbrook Digitalis 2nd NJ & C Barker 3rd Brafell Barrington 13th J Teasdale & Son Group of three 1st Messrs Dent 2nd J Teasdale & Son Champion: WinbrookVi 114th

Judge: D Garnett, Tadcaster Maiden Heifer 1st Kidstones Yanna 4th 2nd Rodway Butter Burr 53rd 3rd Kidstones Yanna 3rd Heifer in Calf 1st Kidstones Lady Laura 9th 2nd Kidstones Gentle 3rd Elerghyll Kirklevington Heifer in Milk 1st Kidstones Yanna 2nd 2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 3rd Ellerghyll Mirraball Cow in milk 1st Kidstones Heather Pairs 1st Alex Wilkes 2nd DW Throupe 3rd M Jackson

Alex Wilkes Martin Jackson Alex Wilkes Alex Wilkes Alex Wilkes DW Throupe Alex Wilkes Alex Wilkes DW Throupe Alex Wilkes

Champion: GA & DW Dent

Reserve:

Kidstones Yanna 2nd

Alex Wilkes

Reserve: Winbrook Dairymaid 102nd GA & DW Dent

Kidstones Lady Laura 8th

Alex Wilkes

Gargrave Show

Otley Show

Judge: Martin Jackson, Thirsk

Judge: David Garnett, Tadcaster

Maiden Heifer 1st Ellerghyll Starlett 2nd Kidstones Gentle 2nd 3rd Pewterhouse Avril Heifer in Calf 1st Kidstones Gentle 1st 2nd Ellerghyll Kirklevington Heifer in Milk 1st Kidstones Lady Laura 8th 2nd 3rd Ellerghyll Mirrable Cow in milk 1st Kidstones Heather 1st Pairs 1st M Kelsall 2nd Alex Wilkes

Maiden Heifer 1st Rodway Lilly 5th Martin Jackson 2nd Kidstones Gentle 2nd Alex Wilkes Heifer in Calf 1st Kidstones Gentle 1s Alex Wilkes 2nd Ellerghyll Duchess Gwynne D Throupe 3rd Quarnford Ruby M Jackson Cow in calf 1st Kidstones Heather 1 Alex Wilkes Cow in milk 1st Kidstones Avril Alex Wilkes & D Throupe 2nd Strickley Starlett 93rd DW Throupe Pairs 1st Alex Wilkes 2nd D Throupe 3rd M Jackson

DW Throupe Alex Wilkes M Kelsall Alex Wilkes DW Throupe Alex Wilkes M Kelsall DW Throupe Alex Wilkes

Champion:

Champion: Kidstones Lady Laura 8th Alex Wilkes

Kidstones Avril

Wilkes Throupe

Strickley Starlett

DW Throupe

Reserve:

Reserve: M Kelsall Hon. Mention: Ellerghyll Starlett

DW Throupe

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Pembrokeshire County Show

Denbigh and Flint Show

August 2010

August 19th 2010

Judge: G Bell

Judge: Graham Pattinson

Cow in calf 1st Elkington Barrington 21st MS & EAE Davies 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 7th MS & EAE Davies Heifer in milk 1st 2nd Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe IL & E Harries Cow in milk 1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies 3rd Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies 4th Elkington Nellie 12th MS & EAE Davies Lifetime Production for cows which have given at least 25,00kgs of milk 1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies 3rd Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies Best Group of Three 1st MS & EAE Davies 2nd IL & E Harries

Heifer in Milk 1st Kayl Proud Countess 25th Heifer in Calf 1st Kayl Proud Countess 27th Cow in Milk 1st Kayl Sand Maid Heifer in Calf 1st Kayl Proud Countess 27th

Champion: Chicklade Wildeyes 26th

MS & EAE Davies

North Somerset Show 3rd May 2010 Judge: M Woodget Maiden Heifer born on or after 01.03.09 1st Brimclose Rosalee 3rd D & S Slade 2nd Goodwick Solo K Osborne & Sons 3rd Cargenwen Little Jane 70th J T Rowe Heifer in Calf to calve under 3 years of age 1st Tonelea Fatima 51st A Whittle 2nd BrimcloseMelody 3rd D & S Slade Heifer in Milk to have had her first calf under 3 years old 1st Brimclose Kathleen D & S Slade Cow in Milk born after 01.06.05 1st Goodwick Priceless Princess 194th K Osborne 2nd Brimclose Melody 2nd D & S Slade 3rd Brimclose Magic 3rd D & S Slade Cow in Milk born before 1.6.05 1st Brimclose Magic D & S Slade 2nd Brimclose Rosalee D & S Slade Pair of Females 1st D & S Slade 2nd A Whittle 3rd D Rowe Group of Three 1st D & S Slade Champion: Tonelea Fatima 51st from Arthur Whittle

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Champion: Kayl Proud Countess 25th R Boote Reserve: Kayl Sand Maid

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Irish Shows

TULLAMORE SHOW 8th August 2010 Judge: Mr Rolly Bateman Beef Shorthorn National Registered Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Cow 1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil PJ,C & M Kelly 2nd Creaga Coco Noel Dowd 3rd Ballygowen Chatter Jim Foley 4th Croxtonpark Rothes Natasha PJ, C & M Kelly Beef Shorthorn bull born between 1-1-09 and 31-12-09 1st Ballinlig Danzer Ms Hazel Gunn Beef Shorthorn heifer born between 1-1-09 and 31-12-09 1st Ballylaffin Danna Robin Darker 2nd Ricketstown Belle 15th PJ,C & M. Kelly 3rd Capponellan Nancy Michael Flatley 4th Ricketstown Rothes Kara 2nd PJ,C & M Kelly

Judges Report from Rolly Bateman Thank you Irish Shorthorn breeders for having me adjudicate the 2010 Tullamore, at Bluebell Estates. A bright sunny day was enjoyed by a record crowd of fair goers, and the Beef Shorthorn breeders put on a show of outstanding cattle second to none.

Supreme champion went to Carmel, P.J & Martin Kelly with their stout, deep ribbed, smooth all red beef Shorthorn cow, Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil with her outstanding all red heifer January 2010 calf at foot. This cow walks on a big sound foot, wide through her pin set and deep in fore and rear flank. Big muzzled with a kind eye, she is a breedy beef cow , a true ambassador for the breed. In my opinion her January 2010 daughter is better than her dam... this heifer calf would win the 2010 single heifer calf entry. Sound on her undercarriage, correct through her pin set and thurl, she like her dam exudes breed character, and style and power.

Beef Shorthorn heifer born between 1-1-08 and 31-12-08 1st Creaga Dazzle Noel Dowd 2nd Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ,C & M. Kelly 3rd Kilfrush Patsy 9th Pat Hayes 4th Ballygowen Wanda Jim Foley Beef Shorthorn heifer calf born after 1-1-10 1st Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil 2nd PJ,C & M. Kelly 2nd Ballinlig Freeda Ms Amanda Middleton 3rd Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd 4th Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pat Hehir Beef Shorthorn Bull calf born after 1-1 -10 1st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd 2nd Creaga Felix Noel Dowd 3rd Carrarock Jacob Padraic Chalke Champion: Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil PJ, C & M. Kelly Reserve Champion: Ballylaffin Danna

Robin Darker

sound, great moving roan heifer of N. Dowd. She won this class with ease.

Winning the 2009 female class was a light roan quality heifer Ballylaffin Dana from Robin Darker and bred by James Whelan. She is full in her crops and deep ribbed, full of beef cow dimension. She walks out on a great set of feet and legs and would be my Reserve Champion.

2010 Bull calf class was won by N. Dowd, on a high performance, longsided bull calf with plenty of breed character.

2009 Bull class won by this outstanding roan bull, Ballinlig Danzer owned by Brendan Shaughnessy and bred by Terry Middleton, Moate, Co. Westmeath, won this division handly, with his tremendous length of spine and rear-quarter. He walks out on a great set of legs, lots of heel and foot structure.

Winning the 2008 female class was a big performance Dairy Shorthorn - Judge: Rob Kite Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer born in 2010 1st Ballytrain Jenny Deans 11th James Lambe 2nd Ballytrain Violet 6th James Lambe 3rd Ransboro Primrose 62nd Glen Carter 4th Monasteroris Jennie Deans 13th Kenneth Smyth Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer born in 2009 1st Kareesk Fanny Kenneth Smyth 2nd Ballytrain Teal James Lambe 3rd Ballytrain Kathleen 5th James Lambe 4th Waterloo Rose 28th Glen Carter Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer In-calf 1st Monasteroris Fanny 6 Michael & Breda Manley 2nd Lucy PJ, C & M Kelly 3rd Ballytrain Teal James Lambe 4th Monasteroris Pansy 8 Michael & Breda Manley

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Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer In-milk 1st Ransboro Primrose 46 Glen Carter 2nd Ballytrain Diamond Rose James Lambe National Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Cow In-milk 1st Ransboro Cressida 23 Glen Carter 2nd Ransboro Primrose 42 Glen Carter 3rd Ballytrain Jordan James Lambe 4th Ransboro Sabina Glen Carter Dairy Shorthorn Champion: Ransboro Cressida 23

Glen Carter

Reserve Champion: Ransboro Primrose 42

Glen Carter

Judges Report from Rob Kite Judging in Ireland was yet another fantastic opportunity for me, especially as I was able to have a weekend off!

Not only that, spending it judging some superb dairy cattle.

My first class was 'The Heifer Born in 2010'.

In first place was a heifer which had a clear advantage over the others in the class as she was a long, dairy animal with very good legs and feet. She was a shining heifer of which I'd loved to have taken home. My 2nd placed heifer just had that bit more scope and the heifer in 3rd which was still a very good calf.

The second class was the 'Heifer Born in 2009'.

My top three were extremely close proving a difficult class to judge. The heifer I placed first had the advantage of being that bit more dairy and having more balanced throughout. In 2nd and 3rd were very similar animals and both sired by the same bull, Churchroyd Mars Bar. I gave 2nd to the more correct heifer on parade.

Heifer in Milk class

The third class was the 'In Calf Heifer'.

My heifer in first place stood out to me as soon as she entered the ring. Tracking up more superior and having more balance and dairyness than the others. I placed 2nd over third due to the fact that the heifer in 2nd had more capacity and scope than the third placed heifer.

The fourth class was the 'Heifer in Milk'.

My first placed heifer had the advantage of having more body depth and better foreudder attachment. Although the 2nd placed heifer was younger, she still tracked up well and had good teat placement. With this class having only the two entries, it proved a difficult class to judge with the heifers being so similar.

Heifer in Milk class

The fifth class was the shorthorn cow in milk.

Again. Like the previous class it was a difficult one to judge. In first place was a cow which had the advantage of having had one more calf and still looking very youthful, being better in the udder and cleaner throughout. I placed 2nd over 3rd as she had great dairyness running throughout her with a strong top line.

In 3rd was a very good young cow having depth in the body and good teat placement.

The final class was the Championship Shorthorn.

My champion went to the winner of the cow in milk class.

And reserve went to the cow which I placed 2nd in the same class. These two had the greater advantage by having the qualities I would look for in dairy cattle. They were great dairy animals with superb depth of body and good teat placement. They tracked up well on parade and were everything I would look for in a good show cow.

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Again I would like to take this chance to thank all those involved with Tullamore show and the Irish Shorthorn society for inviting me to come over and judge at a fantastic event. I had a brilliant time judging some superb dairy cattle and would be honoured to take the opportunity to do it again.

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Athlone Show

Clonmel Show

June 22nd 2010

4th July 2010

Judge: John Appleby

Judge: Mr. James Foley

Cow with calf at foot 1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil P.J.C. & M Kelly 2nd Ballygowen Chatter Jim Foley 3rd Gortnadrass Rose 2nd James & Peter Gormley Heifer born 2008 1st Creaga Dazzle Noel Dowd 2nd Ballygowen Wanda 2nd Jim Foley 3rd Kilfrush Patsy 9th Pat Hayes Heifer born 2009 1st Ballylaffin Dana Robin Darker 2nd Ballylaffin Dancer Michael Flatley 3rd Creaga Cosmo Michael Flatley Bull or heifer born 2010 1st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd 2nd Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd 3rd Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Patrick Hehir

The “George Fennell” Memorial Shorthorn Calf Class Heifer calf born 2010 1st Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pathrick Hehir 2nd Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil PJ.C & M Kelly 3rd Shorthorn calf J. & F. Lynch.

4th Ricketstown Natasha PJ.C & M Kelly The Jim Ryan best yearling heifer Yearling heifer born 2009 1st Shorthorn heifer Robin Darker 2nd Ricketstown Belle 15th PJ. C & M Kelly 3rd Cloughready Flash Con Condon FBD Insurance Beef Cow or heifer in calf or in milk 1st Croxtonpark Tanxys Jonquil PJ,C & M Kelly 2nd Ballylehaun Katie James Muldowney 3rd Ardnashea Roisin Patrick Heir

Champion Beef Shorthorn: Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil - P J. C & M Kelly

Champion: Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil - PJ.C & M Kelly

Reserve Champion: Ballygowen Chatter - Jim Foley

Reserve: Shorthorn heifer - Robin Darker

Limerick Show

Mullingar Show

22nd August 2010 Judge: Mr Brian Walling

11th July 2010 Judge: Mr Owen O'Neill

Pedigree Shorthorn Cow with her own calf at foot 1st Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil PJ.C. & M. Kelly 2nd Creaga Coco Noel Dowd 3rd Kilfrush Patsy 6th Patrick Hayes Shorthorn Heifer born on or between 1st Jan & Dec 31st 08 1st Ardnaskee Roisen Pat Hehir 2nd Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ. C & M.Kelly 3rd Kilfrush Happy 24th G. & M. O'Callaghan All Ireland Shorthorn Heifer born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 09 1st Capponellan Nancy M & K Flatley 2nd Creaga Eden Noel Dowd 3rd Ballylaffin Dana Robin Darker 4th Cloughready Flash Con Condon Pair of Shorthorn heifers born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 09 1st M & K Flatley 2nd Con Condon 3rd M & C Sheehy Shorthorn Heifer born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd 2nd Ballinlig Freeda Amelda Middleton 3rd Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil PJ C & M Kelly 4th Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pat Hehir Shorthorn Bull born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd 2nd Creaga Felix Noel Dowd 3rd Kilreesk Barney Kenneth Smyth Shorthorn Bull born between 1st Jan and 31st Dec 2009 1st Lissarulla Ovsl Gerry Fox 2nd Coolvin Robo Padraigh Coughlan

Interclub Championship 2010 1st Moyside Club 2nd South Eastern Club 3rd Mount Leinster Club 4th Shannonside Club Shorthorn Cow rearing her own calf 1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil PJ.C. & M Kelly 2nd Old Mill Fantasy 4th Noel Dowd 3rd Ballygowen Chatter Jim Foley 4th Kilfrush Patsy 6th Patrick Hayes Shorthorn Heifer born between 1st Jan08 and 31st Dec 08 1st Creaga Dazzle Noel Dowd 2nd Ballygowen Wanda Jim Foley 3rd Ballylacken Cecelia Tom and Mary Fox 4th Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ C & M Kelly Shorthorn Heifer born between 1st Jan 09 and 31st Dec 09 1st Capponellan Nancy Michael Flatley 2nd Ballylaffin Dancer Michael Flatley 3rd Shorthorn heifer James Whelan 4th Ricketstown Rothes Kara PJ C & M Kelly Shorthorn Heifer born after 1st January 2010 1st Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pat Hehir 2nd Ballinlig Freeda Amelda Middleton 3rd Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil 2nd PJ C & M Kelly 4th Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd Shorthorn Bull Calf born after 1st January 2010 1st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd 2nd Kilresk Barney Kenneth Smyth 3rd Cloughready Ceaser Con Condon

Champion: Capponellan Nancy - M & K Flatley Reserve Champion: Tanzys Jonquil - P J C & M Kelly

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Champion: Capponellen Nancy - Michael Flatley Reserve Champion: Creaga Dazzle - Noel Dowd

Tullow Show

Tinahely Show

15th August 2010

2nd August 2010

Judge: Mr Glenn Carter

Judge: Mr Keith Vickery

Pedigree heifer calf born 2010 1st Ricketstown Jonquil P.J. & C. Kelly 2nd Heifer calf James Whelan 3rd Ricketstown Natasha Martin Kelly Best bull calf born after 1st January 2010 1st Ricketstown Dynamo P.J. & C. Kelly 2nd Kilrisk Barney Kenneth Smyth Best uncalved heifer 1st Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ. & C. Kelly 2nd Heifer Robin Darker 3rd Ricketstown Belle Conor Murphy Best Cow in milk or in calf 1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonqui PJ. & C. Kelly 2nd Ballylehaun Kat James Muldowney ie 3rd Croxtonpark Kerry Martin Kelly

Cow In-Milk or In-Calf 1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil P.J. & C. Kelly 2nd Rothes Kerry Martin Kelly Heifer calf born after 1st January 2010 1st Ricketstown Tanzy Jonquil PJ. & C. Kelly 2nd Heifer calf Kenneth Smyth 3rd Ricketstown Natasha Martin Kelly Heifer maiden or in calf born after 1st January 2008 1st Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ. & C. Kelly 2nd Ricketstown Belle Conor Murphy 3rd 2yr old heifer Kenneth Smyth Champion: Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil - PJ. & C. Kelly Reserve: Rothes Kerry - Martin Kelly

Champion Beef Shorthorn: Ricketstown Tanzy Jonquil Reserve Champion: Croxtonpark Tanzys jonquil Both from the Kelly family

Wexford Agricultural Show 15th July 2010 Judge: Mr. Barry Murphy Shorthorn cow in calf or calf at foot 1st Croxtonpark Kerry Martin Kelly 2nd Croxtonpark Tanzy's Joquil PJ & C Kelly Male or Female under 2yrs old 1st Ballylaffin Donlavin Co Wicklow 2nd Kenny Smyth St Margarets Co Dublin Walker Cup young handler 2010 calf led by a boy or a girl under 14 years 1st Paul Darker Conor Murphy Ardoyne Tullow Co Carlow 2nd Ross Jacob Dunsinane Enniscorthy 3rd Chloe Kelly 24 Woodgrove Rathvilly Co Carlow.

Croxtonpark Rothes Kerry who was Interbreed Champion at Enniscorthy show beating all native, continental and commercial Cattle. Also Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil and her calf who won many prizes as seen from results.

Champion: Croxtonpark Kerry - PJ. C. & M. Kelly Reserve Champion: Croxtonpark Jonquil - PJ. C & M Kelly\ Interbreed Champion: Croxtonpark Kerry - PJ. C. & M. Kelly

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Dairy Event 7th/8th September 2010 Judge: Graham Bell Judges Report: A brand new venue at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre heralded a new era for the Dairy Farming Event. I am sure I was not alone in having some qualms about the move away from Stoneleigh, but I have to say that my doubts evaporated as the day unfolded.

My first port of call inside the large Livestock Exhibition Hall was at the Society stand which was looking straight onto the judging rings. Frank and Sue had done a wonderful job and the promotional display was first class, presenting a very positive image of the breed.

With the stewarding in the capable and experienced hands of Mary Collins we commenced the proceedings with the heifers in milk. Bronte-Wildeyes 29 from Churchroyd led the class. This medium sized heifer had openness of rib, was balanced and stylish on parade and looked to me to be a real cow maker. She was better proportioned in her mammary system than Rodway Tiny 253 from Graham and Rachael Madley. The second placed heifer showed exceptional dairy character and veinenation in her udder and all along the underside of her belly. Tiny's strongly defined central ligament and front teat placement was enough to keep her ahead of Strickley Annabella 140, a smart light roan from James Robinson whose heifers depth of rear rib and rump structure I deemed superior to Kidstones Lady Laura 8, another tidy light roan, from Alex Wilkes.

The junior cows provided the largest class of the day with eight forward. I felt I had a clear winner in Westonia Marie 6, Roger Stockton's pride and joy (but with Roger off on holiday in sunny Spain, Marie was expertly paraded by young Katie Morgan). This young cow was just poetry in motion in the ring, her style, combined with a beautifully balanced dairy frame put her above Rodway Lisbet 2, a cow with a near faultless vessel. It was this very correct udder

HRH Princess Royal visits the Shorthorn Stand

that kept Lisbet ahead of herdmate Rodway Jemma 2 who showed greater strength and evenness through her spine than Churchroyd Lady Rose 15, yet another beautifully uddered young cow, from the Collins'.

In the senior cows four wonderful mature matrons graced the ring. Each of these great cows had built successful showring reputations in recent years but the cow I felt was on top form on the day was Churchroyd Heather 29, a powerful open ribbed 4th calver. Her width, strength, depth of body and harder topline placing her over 7th calver Chicklade Wildeyes from Eluned and Jenny Davies, a cow whose youthful appearance belied her years. Wildeyes carried her udder higher than Rodway Marie 26, a cow that exuded dairyness.

With an extra lactation to her credit and more snugness of fore udder attachment, she had a very slight advantage over Neil Madley's Attwell Anne, a cow that will always be admired for her incredible dairy strength.

The championship line up was a truly fantastic advert for the breed and the decision really went right down to the wire. I finally settled on the senior cow who had the dairy strength, fluid locomotion and correctness of udder to enable her to produce and reproduce over many lactations. The junior cow in reserve has the potential to become a great cow if she stays on track, and the Honourable Mention, the 2nd prize senior cow, was living proof of the outstanding durability of the Dairy Shorthorn.

Heifer In Milk 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Rodway Tiny 253rd G Madeley 3rd Strickley Annabella 140th WH & KM Robinson 4th Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A Wilkes Junior Cow in Milk 1st Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton 2nd Rodway Lisbet 2nd GA Madeley 3rd Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley 4th Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns

Champion Churchroyd Heather 29 from IRG Collins & Ptns

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Senior Cow in Milk 1st Churchroyd Heather 29th 2nd Chicklade Wildeyes 26th 3rd Rodway Marie 62nd 4th Attwell Anne

IRG Collins & Ptns MS & EAE Davies GA Madeley N Madeley

Champion: Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns Reserve: Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton Hon Mention: Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies

The dedicated showmen (and women!) who turn up at this event year after year really do an invaluable job of promoting the Dairy Shorthorn breed to the wider Reserve Champion Westonia Marie 6th from R Stockton dairy farming fraternity. The quality of stock on display and the way they were prepared and presented, coupled with the efforts of the society staff on the stand helped to showcase what the breed has to offer to the commercial dairyman. Everyone's a winner!

South West Dairy Show 6th October 2010 Judge: Neville Mueller- Australia Cow or Heifer in calf 1st Rodway Foggathorpe Primrose 25th G Madeley 2nd Goodwick Poppy Barrington 71st KJ Osborne & Sons 3rd Cargenwen Little Jane 31st JT Rose Heifer in Milk 1st Rodway Tiiny 253rd G Madeley 2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P Morgan Junior Cow 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins Ptns 2nd Westomia Marie 6th R Stockton 3rd Philmore Red Lady P Morgan 4th Goodwick Handsome 2nd K Osborne & Son Intermediate Cow in milk 1st Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley 2nd Rodway Lisbet 2nd G Madeley 3rd Goodwick Darling Princess 49th KJ Osborne & Sons 4th Goodwick Sabrina KJ Osborne & Sons Senior Cow in milk 1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Brimclose Magic D & S Slade 4th Brimclose Rosalee D & S Slade Pair of Animals by the Same Sire 1st GA Madeley Sire Kingsdale Libby's Rebel 2nd GA Madeley Sire Normead Supreme Champion: Rodway Jenna 2nd Reserve: Chicklade Wildeyes 26th

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Champion Rodway Jenna 2nd from GA MAdeley

Reserve Champion Chicklade Wildeyes 26th from MS & EAE Davies

Judges Report: Travelling from Australia to the beautiful English countryside was a pleasure for me and my wife Marie. With your superb hospitality and great showground facilities I eagerly awaited the Shorthorn judging.

MS & EAE Davies

The dry cow class saw a little variation but the winning cow showed great potential when in milk, over a great dairy cow with a good udder that was just starting to soften a little in the loin.

The Junior milk class was one I anguished over for a while, with three lovely heifers. The top two could have gone either way but I went for this beautiful open rib dairy bone heifer with great angularity, even though the 2nd heifer had more of a heifer's udder. This winning heifer drew praise in the Junior Champion class all breeds for her great dairy character.

Another very good line-up in the twice calved cow class with a little variation in size, but I went for the medium sized roan cow with very good spring of rib and angularity, and good udder and teat placement. The 2nd placed cow was big and long but a little over-uddered on the day, with a bit of movement in udder when on parade. The 3rd cow was another very good dairy cow.

The Fourth class saw some great dairy cows paraded with good quality down the line. I felt the winner stood out, with her being long and dairy and with a very good udder, over the super smaller dairy cow with a great rear udder but without the overall structure of the winner. 3rd was a very worthy place-getter in a good class.

Age cow class saw a comfortable winner being a very correct cow with a very good udder for a 12 year old. 2nd placed cow was a little out of form being not long enough calved, a huge capacity cow but a little too deep in theudder and not milked down enough, while the 3rd cow didn't have the capacity and angle of rib of the 2nd cow, but her strength in udder and ligament put her in 3rd place.

Chairman John Rowe presents Sally Mitchell with a gift to mark her forthcoming marriage

It was a pleasure to judge this very good line-up of cows in the Champion Cow class.

The Champion and Reserve complemented each other very well but the younger cow I put up was a little stronger in the topline and had better dairy bone, with both exhibiting quality udders.

Over all a very pleasing display of shorthorns with the top cows matching the Shorthorn based breeds from around the world with their good udders and dairyness.

Neville Mueller

Welsh Dairy Show 19th October 2010 Judge: J Teasdale Heifer in Calf 1st Gelli Ipod Darlingtoncran IL & E Harries 2nd Elkington Amber Princess 10th MS & EAE Davies Cow in Calf 1st ElkingtonDewdrop 7th MS & EAE Davies Heifer in Milk 1st Gelli Rudolph Hazel IL & E Harries 2nd Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P Morgan 3rd Elkington Barrington 22nd MS & EAE Davies Cow in Milk with 2nd Calf 1st Gelli Rudolph Jill IL & E Harries 2nd Philmore Red Lady P Morgan 3rd Elkington Jill MS & EAE Davies Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf 1st Marleycote Peggy 10th IL & E Harries Senior Cow in Milk 1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Elkington Amber Princess 4th Messrs Davies 3rd Marleycote Win Jill IL & E Harries Best Group of 3 Animals 1st IL & E Harries 2nd MS & EAE Davies Champion: Chicklade Wildeyes 26th Reserve: Marleycote Peggy 10th Junior Champion: Gelli Rudolph Hazel

Champion from Messrs Davies - Chicklade Wildeyes 26th

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2nd Philmor Red Lady - A tall red and white cow with another good udder, the first two cows have extremely well put together fore udders.

Judges Report: Heifer Maiden- 2 Animals 1st Gelli Darlington Cran- A big powerful heifer on good legs 2nd Elkington Amber Princess 10 - A nice light roan heifer looked as if could have a very nice udder when calved.

Cow in Calf -1 Animal Elkington Dewdrop 7th - A very good light roan cow, would have taken a extremely good cow to beat it.

Heifer in Milk - 4 Animals, an excellent class of heifers.

1st Gelli Rudolph Hazel - Another big and powerful heifer with a good udder and legs.

2nd Phil Morgan's Heifer, Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid calved since April if nearer calving It could have led the class as it had a well put together udder and a very good heifer herself.

3rd Elkington Barrington 22nd - Not quite the size and power of the other heifers, but the udder was just as good as the first two heifers.

Cow in Milk, 2nd lactation - 3 Animals 1st Gelli Rudolph Jill - Another powerful and milky animal with a good udder.

3rd Elkington Jill 9th - A nice roan cow, not quite as tall as my first two cows but had the best hind udder.

Cow in Milk - 3rd lactation - 1 Animal An excellent cow perhaps could have been a little more body capacity.

Senior Cow - 3 Animals 1st The Davies' Chicklade Wildeyes 26th - A 7th calf cow, looking the best I have seen her, tremendous hold of her udder and moving well on good feet.

2nd Elkington Amber Princess 4th - another excellent 9th calf cow perhaps just beginning to show her age, but still a wonderful cow.

3rd The Harries' Marleycote Win Jill 6th - A 4th lactation cow, another very good cow, just beaten by two excellent cows.

Thank you to the exhibitors for their effort and time to make a good short of shorthorn cattle, I hope I see the new exhibitor's names on the prize list in future years!

John J Teasdale

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ALL-BREEDS ALLBRITAIN COLOURED CALF SHOW 2010

Calf Shows

Shorthorn Judge: Neville Mueller Calf Classes: Baby Calf Born on or after 1st March 2010 1st Elkington Princess Anne 11th MS & EAE Davies 2nd Cotonhall Joy 3rd R Kite 3rd Kayl RR Whiteheart R Boote 4th Rodway Lady Barrington 34th GA Madeley 5th Cotonhall Dairymaid R Kite Junior Calf born between 1st Dec 09 & 28th Feb 10 1st Churchroyd Gentle 80th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 20th MS & EAE Davies 3rd Cotonhall Duchess Anne 11th R Kite 4th Churchroyd Black Maude 3rd IRG Collins & Ptns 5th Rodway lady Barrington 30th GA Madeley Intermediate Calf born between 1st Sept & 30th Nov 09 1st Nejay Bontje 3rd N Madeley 2nd Marleycote Petal 114th GG Baynes & Son 3rd Elkington Dewdrop 18th MS & EAE DAvies 4th Rodway Jenna 9th GA Madeley Senior Calf born between 1st May & 31ST Aug 09 1st Kayl Proud Countess 30th R Boote 2nd Rodway Lisbet 6th GA Madeley 3rd Winbrook Fairy Princess 2nd GA & DW Dent 4th Kidstones Gentle 2nd A Wilkes 5th Elkington Princess Anne 10th MS & EAE Davies Mature Calf born between 1st Jan & 30th April 09 1st Churchroyd Heather 48th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Rodway Claribel 37th G Madeley 3rd Rodway Lady Barrington 29th G Madeley 4th Rodway Saffie 4th N Madeley

Winning Line up Right to left : Cerys Crank with Churchroyd Heather 48th Nejay Bontje 3rd with Ben Wilkes, Kayle Proud Countess 30th with Kayleigh Boote presenting are Neville Mueller (left) and Sponsors representative

Champion Shorthorn Calf - Churchroyd Heather 48th from IRG Collins & Ptns

Champion: Churchroyd Heather 48th from IRG Collins & Ptns Reserve: Nejay Bontje 3rd from Neil Madeley Hon Mention: Kayl Proud Countess 30th from Rob Boote

Judges Report: After touring around England and visiting our daughter and son-in-law near Cambridge I was looking forward to judging at your calf show, having been impressed with the milk cows at the previous Bath & West Dairy Show.

The first class certainly didn't disappoint, a good class of 9 head led by an extremely dairy young heifer with her

width and soft silky skin; her quality put her over the older taller heifers. 2nd and 3rd were two much older heifers that were quite impressive with a bright future.

The second class was much more even; the winner with her length of body and width through the rump put her on top. 2nd and 3rd heifers were also very good dairy heifers, some in the class were a little narrow and high in the pins and not as clean in the thighs.

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2nd was another lovely heifer showing a very good dairy quality that had her not far behind the winner. A small but good class of heifers.

In the fourth class the heifers had grown up a little bit more and I went for this very large bodied heifer with ample width, over a very correctly structured heifer that was however a little narrow through the rump. The 3rd heifer I got to like the more I saw her; it will be very interesting to see her grow out as I think she will only improve. A class where I found many good heifers.

The oldest heifer class while with only 6 in the class saw some heifers that had grown out very well, but the winner stood out, good on her feet and legs, very strong top line and plenty of spring of rib. This made her a comfortable placing over the next two very even heifers that showed very good dairy character. An even class down the line.

The winning Shorthorn Handlers right to left: Cerys Crank, Katie Morgan, Beth Teasdale with representatives form the show, far right Mary Collins, Shorthorn steward and stalwart for the Society

Honourable mention went to a very big capacity heifer that won the 4th class.

As a spectacle this was the best calf day I've ever attended, with an excellent crowd and build up to the champion heifers. What a pity there wasn't an interbreed for the 2 champions to compete in; they would have shown themselves off very well against any opposition.

I would like to sincerely thank the organizers and breeders for the friendship and generosity shown to Marie and myself, and I'll have pleasure in sharing what I saw with fellow breeders around the world.

Neville Mueller

Shorthorn Handlers Classes Champion Handler: Cerys Crank Reserve: Katie Morgan Hon Mention: Beth Teasdale The Champion heifer class was a most pleasing parade of heifers, one that would have red cow breeders around the world looking on with pride. The winning heifer from the oldest class was a clear winner as I explained in her class, although the young heifer with excellent dairy type from the 3rd class, that I gave reserve, will challenge her when she grows out.

Cerys came second in her class of 10 entries for the Senior Handler Steven John came 3rd in his class of 10 for Mature Handler and Kathryn Butterfield came 4th in the same class Well done to them.

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North Midlands Calf Show At The Cheshire Show This years calf show was held on the Tuesday evening instead of Wednesday morning, this allowed those who were going to the Royal Highland the next day the chance to show as well as being able to have the chance to be judged by the shorthorn judge from earlier in the day, Dave Kendall from America, who is secretary and classifier for the AMSS. Twenty two calves were on parade, starting with the junior calves led by the Drisgol Watzon daughter Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 32 a January 2010 born calf from Ian Collins. Second in the class was a Dunham Discovery daughter from Graham Madeley. Well known Brown Swiss exhibitors the Morgan family from Whitchurch were showing their shorthorn calves for the first time at the Cheshire and gained a third place with a Nejay Ernie calf.

Junior calf-born 2010 1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 32 IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Rodway Lady Barrington 32 GA Madeley 3rd Rodway Grey Rose RST And SA Morgan Intermediate Calf 01/09/09 to 31/12/09 1st Dee Lady Hermoine 5 D Price Jones 2nd Cotonhall Starlet Rob Kite 3rd Churchroyd Ada 2 IRG Collins & Ptns Senior Calf 01/05/09 to 31/08/09 1st Kayl Proud Countess 30 R Boote 2nd Rodway Marcia 28 GA Madeley 3rd Kayl Proud Maid R Boote Junior Handler 1st Katie Morgan 2nd IRG Collins And Partners 3rd Rebecca Crank Senior Handler 1st Cerys Crank Champion: Kayl Proud Countess 30 Reserve: Rodway Marcia 28

David and Liz Price-Jones took the honours in the intermediate class with a Poos Stadel Classic daughter Dee Lady Hermoine 5th, Rob Kite was second with a Rantonall Rambo sired calf and third was the Churchroyd BB daughter Churchroyd Ada 2 from the Maxton Ada family.

Ten calves turned out for the senior class with yet another Proud Countess from Rob and Kayleigh Boote leading the line. This Llandovery Jinnies Empire daughter beat off strong competition from Graham Madeleys Innisfall Prince of Diamonds calf, Rodway Marcia 28.The senior calves were the judges choice for champion and reserve.

Katie Morgan was champion Handler with Cerys Crank in reserve. The calf show was followed by a barbeque.

Thanks also to Gibsons feeds for sponsoring the classes.

GP Norbury

Contenders for the calf show line up in the Cheshire maiden heifer class

2010 North Somerset Calf Show May 3rd 2010 Judge: M Woodget Calf born on or after 01.10.09 1st Cargenwen Little Jane 70th JT Rowe Calf born on or between 01.04.09 and 30.09.09 1st Goodwick Solo K Osborne & Sons Calf born on or between 01.11.08 and 31.03.09 1st A Whittle 2nd Brimclose Flower D & S Slade 3rd Brimclose Rosalee 3rd D & S Slade Calf born on or between 01.07.08 and 31.10.08 1st Tonelea Fatima 51st A Whittle Champion: A Whittle - Tonelea Fatima 51

Kayleigh Boote receives the calf trophy from Robert Brock of Gibsons feeds

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Sales

Shorthorn Society Show & Sale

June 7th 2010 An excellent selection

Judge: R Kite

3100 GNS TOP AS GENETICS AND YOUTH COME TO THE FORE AT CHELFORD SHORTHORN SALE

of young heifers on show, peaking at a price of 3,100 gns

The Shorthorn Society's Annual Summer Show and Sale of Dairy Shorthorns at Chelford proved a most interesting occasion, as it included a production sale of youngstock from the Royal Show winning Nejay Herd of Neil and Jayne Madeley.

Nearly 80 Dairy Shorthorns were penned in total, including 24 from the Nejay Herd, with a reasonable entry from herds around the country of, in-milk and in-calf cows and heifers, and a selection of maiden heifers from two other herds.

The more hesitant trade seen for in-milk cattle in recent weeks carried through, although there were a number of customers keen to purchase stronger in-milk cows and heifers in order to maintain milk production profile.

Most noticeable, however, was the desire to invest in outstanding genetics, with terrific demand for an excellent selection of young heifers on show, peaking at a price of 3,100 gns for Nejay Princess 5th, an August 2008 born daughter of Drisgol Watzon out of the Dairy Event and Royal Show winning Nejay Princess, winner of the Gold Cup. Princess has peaked at 11,397 kg in her 6th lactation, having given over 95 tonnes of milk to date, and has currently given 8,649 kg in 270 days in her 9th. This daughter, Princess 5th, looked in outstanding form, and has been confirmed in-calf to Aramis, having been served on 13th April. Several bidders fought strongly until a final battle of bids between two noted breeders resulted in her heading home to Ince, near Chester, with Society President Edward Crank, buying her for his Earls Gift Herd.

Champion Churchroyd Pamela 12th from IRG Collins & Partners

The Dunham Herd from Messrs Royle, near Altrincham, Cheshire always put forward a pen of good cows and heifers, their leading animal this time being Dunham Heather 88th, a Winbrook Winnie daughter out of Dunham Heather 71st, who made 1,500 gns to P E Bailey & Sons Oswestry.

It was the Nejay Production sale again which produced the best prices in the Maiden Heifer section, particularly with another Princess, this time Nejay Princess 7th, a granddaughter of the great show winning cow, out of Nejay Princess 4th, herself second at the All Britain Calf Show in 2009. Princess 7th, born in Sale of Show Champion.

Nejay JD Anne, a Kingsdale Libby's Rebel daughter out of the Royal Show winning Attwell Anne, made 1500 gns to noted Cumbria red and white producer Willy Whitefoot.

Leading the milking stock was the best from John Hayward's Hooton pen of heifers. Hooton Cynthia 7th, a Hooton Fair Perfection daughter has been calved a month and made 1,600 gns, also going home with Edward Crank.

John Hayward saw another heifer from his pen, Hooton Lily Fair 226th, make 1,500 gns to Messrs M J Tolley, Loughbrough.

The Show Judge was young breeder Robert Kite from Milwich, Staffordshire and he found his Champion in the leading in-milk cow Churchroyd Pamela 12th, an Attwell Atom son, out of Churchroyd Pamela 9th, bred by Yorkshire breed stalwarts Messrs Collins. Freshly calved with her second, she is giving 35 kg and made 1,530 gns to J & F Riley, Hartington, Derbyshire.

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£1240.61 £787.50 £1334.19 £989.62 £565.50

Reserve Champion from G Madeley Rodway Lady Barrington 17th

December last, made 1,200 gns to David Wainwright, recently relocated to Shropshire with the September 2009 born Nejay Marcia 22nd, an interesting cross between April Day Wisconsin-Red, and the 10,800 kg Nejay Marcia 15th, made 1,150 gns, to Edward Crank.

Leading the yearling heifers was Nejay Tiny 3rd, a Llandovery Jinnys Empire daughter out of Rodway Tiny 201st, who, born in August 2008, made 1,300 gns to Messrs Morgan, Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

Averages: Nejay Production Sale Served Heifers £1424.50 Maiden Heifers £ 780.00 Show Results: Class 1 Cow, in-milk at the date of the sale 1st Churchroyd Pamela 12th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Rodway Lady Barrington 17th G Madeley 3rd Rodway Foggathorp Primrose 27th G Madeley 4th Dunham Heather 87th G Royle Class 2 Cow in Calf at the date of the sale 1st Kayl Regiment Bridget R Boote Class 3 Heifer in-Milk at the date of the sale 1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 14th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Churchroyd Gentle 68th IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Hooton Cynthia 7th JC Hayward 4th Rodway Butterbur 48th G Madeley Class 4 Heifer, In-Calf at the date of the sale 1st Nejay Acacia 3rd N Madeley 2nd Amber Dainty Princess 107th J Hole & Sons Ltd Class 5 Heifer, unserved at the date of the sale 1st Nejay Tiny 3rd N Madeley 2nd Broadlane Sunlight 16th G Norbury 3rd Broadlane Flora Gwynne 9th G Norbury

Churchroyd Kirklevington 14th - 1st Prize Heifer in Milk

SUPREME and FEMALE CHAMPION: Churchroyd Pamela 12th

IRG Collins & Ptns

RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION: Rodway Lady Barrington 17th

G Madeley

Ian Collins receives his award from Rob Kite Sale of Show Champion

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“SWCSBA Annual Dairy Show & Sale at Sedgemoor Auction Centre” Due to various unfortunate circumstances numbers at this year's South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders' Association Annual Show & Sale at Sedgemoor Auction Centre were reduced to just two vendors when it was held as part of the annual Multi Breed Sale on Tuesday 28th September. The show was kindly sponsored by Lloyds TSB Bank Plc and judged by Club Chairman Mr John Rowe from the “Carwengen” Herd.

Averages Cows In milk and or In calf In calf Heifers

£910.88 £997.50

The Show Champion was from Mr Trevor Cligg organic herd being a homebred second calved cow “Pecketsford Snicket” who went on to sell for 950gns. The highest price f the day was achieved by the Blue Roan in calf heifer “Hale Eileen 21st “ consigned by Roy Collins who due in the Spring sold for 1050gns. The strongest trade of the day was for the heifer calves which sold to 440gns for Trevor Cliggs 4 week old “Pecketsford Octavia 2nd"

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Calved Heifers Heifer Calves

£735.00 £329.00

Elkington Dispersal Sale Dispersing Mark, Eluned and Jenny Davies' two herds at the end of the coldest November week on record did not affect prices though potential purchasers from further afield had travel plans affected.

Records for the Shorthorn breed were broken at 3200 gns for a calved heifer whilst averages for both calved and calved heifers were the best seen in the country.

Claiming the Moonshine daughter, the freshly calved Wildeyes out of the recently classified at 95 points Chicklade Wildeyes 26 was the Harries family of Ciliauwen, Letterston. An 89 points second calved Fairy 10 travels to Northern Ireland followed at 3000 gns.

Best of the in calvers was Dewdrop 17 at 2400 gns, one of the lorry load heading to Rob Kite's fast expanding herd in Staffordshire alongside Dewdrop 16 due next April at 2000 gns.

Claiming the leading calf was Simon Thomas for the Drisgol herd at Llanfyrnach with Princess Anne 11, an April born show winner also at 2000 gns, with Rob Kite acquiring the show winning maiden Princess Anne 10 at 2300 gns.

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Within the Holstein section top of the day was the 92 point sixth calver Park Nell heading to Trebersed Farms at 2500 gns.

Averages: Shorthorn Cows Heifer in Milk Heifers in Calf Maidens Bulls

£1290.07 £1762.53 £1684.20 £1053.49 £1249.50

Holsteins Cows Heifers in Milk Heifers in Calf Maiden Bulls

£1169.95 £1396.50 £1105.00 £619.12 £1076.00

Shorthorn Society Autumn Sale

November 1st 2010

RED AND WHITE SHORTHORNS LIGHT UP THE SKIES AT CHELFORD Frank Marshall and Company held their Annual Autumn Show and Sale for the Shorthorn Society at Chelford, with an excellent catalogue of quality blended Dairy Shorthorns available for all discerning milk producers.

Trade was absolutely wonderful throughout, with a large crowd of purchasers bidding furiously from the early lots.

Top price of the day at 2400gns went to the Show Champion, chosen by Judge for the day Robert Boote of Chester. This was another fine example of carefully selected Dairy Shorthorn blended breeding from the Hooton Herd of John Hayward and family, Newark, Notts, Hooton Mabel 7 by Winbrook Vince and out of the Hero Red sired Hooton Mabel 6 had been calved a week, and sold to former Society President Edward Crank, for his Earl Gift Herd near Ince, Chester.

Champion: Hooton Mabel 7th from JC Hayward

Messrs Royle and Son from the Dunham Herd at Dunham Massey near Altrincham, don't have to travel far to Chelford but they always bring an excellent selection of freshly calved heifers. This year their selection included a wonderful run of heifers sired by Nejay Prince 3, a son of the 11,000 kilos and Show winning, Nejay Princess.

They peaked at 2080gns for Dunham Crocia 82, out of Crocia 74, who went home to Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, with Messrs Shuker.

Two others made 1900gns, both out of a long standing Dunham families. Wild Honey 93 went home to Barkby Thorpe, Leicester with Mr E Kirk, whilst Dunham Claribel 13 was one of a load of heifers travelling to Hartington, Derbyshire with Messrs J & P Riley.

Reserve Champion Winbrook Vi 118th from GA & DW Dent

Another heifer from Messrs Hayward's Herd, Hooton Tip Toe 27, similarly bred, by Winbrook Vince out of the Hero Red sired Tip Toe 22, made 2000gns to young Staffordshire breeder Robert Kite.

Averages: Cows in milk Cows in calf Heifers in milk In calf heifers Served and Maiden Heifers

Leading the cows was the young second calver Winbrook Dewdrop 126 from Cumbria producer David Dent. By Drisgol Watzon, the Horizon Ranger Red son and out of Dewdrop 111, she made 1780gns also going to Whaleybridge with Messrs Shuker, whilst the Reserve Champion and leading in-milk cow, Winbrook VI 118, also

by Drisgol Watzon, made 1750 gns to Nantwich based breed enthusiasts JG Williams.

Leading the maiden heifers was the May 2009 born Broadlane Daisy 28, who made 820gns to Messrs Riley.

£ 1355 £ 908 £ 1687 £ 980 £ 784

Rob Boote judging a very good show of shorthorns

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Show Results: Class 1 1st 2nd 3rd Class 2 1st Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Class 4 1st 2nd 3rd Class 5 1st 2nd

Milk cow Winbrook Vi 118th GA & DW Dent Winbrook Dewdrop 126th GA & DW Dent Dunham Wild Queen 42nd G Royle Dry Cow Broadlane Violet 51st WD & B Norbury & Sons Milk Heifer Hooton Mabel 7th JC Hayward Dunham Tulip 118th G Royle Dunham Crocia 82nd G Royle Dunham Pansy 48th G Royle Weaverdale Wild Duchess 94th GW Pattinson In Calf Heifer Winbrook Empress Oxford 7th GA & DW Dent WInbrook Vi 122nd GA & DW Dent Substitute Maiden Heifer Broadlane Lady Barrington 54th WD & B Norbury & Sons Broadlane Daisy 28th WD & B Norbury & Sons

Selling the Show Champion

CHAMPION: Hooton Mabel 7th from

JC Hayward

RESERVE: Winbrook Vi 118th from

GA & DW Dent The Silverware on offer to the Winners

Matt Hayward receives his award from judge Rob Boote

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KAYL DAIRY SHORTHORNS are again

PROUD to present

Kayl Proud Countess 30 sire: Llandovery Jinnys Empire dam: Kayl Proud Countess 14 VG 86

1st Senior Class and Supreme Champion Calf, North Midlands Calf Show 2010 1st Senior Class and Honorable Mention, All-Breed All-Britain Calf Show 2010

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

tel: 01928 724556

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 +VAT FREE £15.00 +VAT £20.00 £ 5.00 +VAT £ 5.00 +VAT

€70 FREE €24

Registrations: Bulls Heifers

No Transfer Fees £40.00 +VAT £12.00 +VAT

Herd Books - no VAT: Dairy Beef Both Dairy and Beef (now two separate books) Adverts/Newsletter:

€50.00 €15.00

£15.00 or €24.00 £12.00 or €19.00 £25.00 or €40.00 £5 +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 +VAT 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.

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