AUGUST 2014 DAIRY NEWSLETTER
Old photos We have been informed that there are some old photos of dairy shorthorns from many years ago which used to belong to Jack Webb of Streetly Hall Farm, Horseheath who had a breeding herd. If anyone is interested in these please contact Susan Baines on susanvnb@gmail.com or 01206 210797.
Coates Herd Book 2013
Journal 2015 Cheques Please can we ask that you write the invoice number on the reverse of cheques sent to us or attach the invoice paperwork especially if submitted with new registration slips.
Premovement Tests
Members are advised to pre movement test all animals for TB before taking them to a sale even if coming from a 4 yr testing parish. There have been some very unfortunate cases of animals from 4yr parishes going TB restrictions on many farms means it is down with TB after being sold and many ever more difficult to get a good turn out of buyers are now seeking the reassurance cattle at the shows so a huge thank you to all that animals has been pre movement tested our exhibitors who have given the time and effort to support shows throughout summer. Congratulations to the winners and especially to the Collins family who have had a tremen- Council would like to remind all Exhibitors dous season winning breed championship at that they should wear correct uniform of blue The National Show at Cheshire, The Great trousers and white shirt when showing aniYorkshire, Bakewell, Otley and Staffordshire mals, as this is a reflection on the Society. as well as winning reserve interbreed pairs at both the Great Yorkshire and Otley shows.
The 2013 Coates Herd Book Vol 160 is now available. Please phone the office to order a copy.
Shows
Shorthorn Uniform
National Show Champion Churchroyd Peggy 19
Great Yorkshire Show Interbreed pairs Champion Churchroyd Peggy 19 and Churchroyd Gentle 92.
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With many shows taken place this year we have already began to format the Journal for 2015. Please can we remind people to submit their reports, any regional herd visits or reports, club herd competition results and reports along with any photos to claire@shorthorn.co.uk for preparation towards this years Journal as the deadline of October is fast approaching. In relation to adverts the price remains at the very reasonable rate of £125 per page. If you have not advertised before we urge you to consider putting an advert in this year. It is the most effective way of promoting your herd to other interested people and is a service we provide for our members. The cost of the advert barely covers the cost of printing. Please submit all adverts to claire@shorthorn.co.uk
We also have a page of small classified adverts in the journal which are available at the very reasonable price of £50 +VAT. Do you think any of your suppliers would consider taking out one of these adverts? The size is 9cms x 6 cms landscape. If you could persuade any of your suppliers to take one of these adverts please let us have contact details or ask them to contact us at the office. Two pages of these would be a great help in financing the journal and would help to keep the cost of member adverts to a minimum.
Events 2014 UK Dairy Day at Telford International Centre: 17th September 2014 - Wednesday Bath & West (South West) Dairy Show:
These adverts will also displayed on our website once the Journal is released.
1st October 2014
If you require help with formatting an advert please send the required wording and photos to claire@shorthorn.co.uk and we will produce a “Proof” advert for you to view and submit once the design is agreed.
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire:
All Breeds All Britain Calf Show at
18th/19th October 2014 Show & Sale at Beeston Agricultural Centre: 24th October 2014 - Friday.
Photo Competition 2014
Red Cattle Genetics RCG bulls continue to prove their merit. In the latest proof run from Dairyco, Drisgol Madonna’s Prince tops the rankings with an impressive £PLI figure of £321. Further young bulls both pure and blended have currently been selected and will hopefully be collected in the near future. Another 100% bull Winhall William has had semen collected and will be available shortly. There will then be semen available from three 100% bulls which will give greater choice to those members wishing to breed 100% cattle. The blended bulls on offer are returning very good proofs so please remember to order your semen requirements from RCG. Not only will you be getting the best choice of Dairy Shorthorn in the Country but you will also be helping to finance the running of the society which in turn helps to keep down the cost of registrations which haven’t increased since 2001. This brochure can be found on the website or call the office to obtain a posted copy: Tel 02476 696549.
Don’t forget your entries for the annual Photographic Competition. Download a full schedule and entry form from the Website or call Claire at the office for a posted copy. Rules and classes below. Closing date is 24th October 2014. Judges to be Mr A Whittle & Mr B Tomlinson.
Website calendar We now have a new Website calendar which we would like to populate with all the dates that would be helpful to our members so please can you email claire@shorthorn.co.uk with any shows dates, sales, or any events taking place in your region which you feel another member may find useful in knowing along with brief details on the event ie location, times & contacts.
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Rules: Every entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form. Late entries will not be accepted. Entries can be either hard copies, by email or saved to disc as jpegs. Please mark all Photographs with a number and animals name corresponding to the entry list. Where the photo is of the scenic type, mark with number and exhibitors name All animals must be registered with the Shorthorn Society and contain 25% or above Shorthorn blood and be of shorthorn colour. Allthphotographs must have been taken between October 20th 2013 and October 20 2014 inclusive. Photographs can be amateur or professional and may have been taken at shows. Animals can be presented haltered or un-haltered and in a clipped or unclipped state. Entries will only be accepted from paid up members of the Shorthorn Society. Each entry needs only to be photographed from one angle. In the event of a limited number of entries the Society reserves the right to amalgamate classes. Classes: Calf born in 2014. Calf born 01/07/13 to 31/12/13. Calf born 01/01/13 to 30/06/13. Heifer in milk to first calving. Cow born in 2011 having had 2 calvings. Cow born in 2010. Cow born in 2009 Last years winner - Marleycote Cow born in 2008 st Songstress 13 Cow born before 1 January 2008. Best dairy shorthorn female sired by RCG bull (An RCG bull is defined as any bull whose semen has been available through RCG) Scenic photo including one or more dairy shorthorn cattle .
There will be an overall Champion, Reserve Champion and Honourable Mention. Prize winners will be published in the Shorthorn Journal
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