SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. Tel: 01392 447494 Fax: 01392 447495
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PATRON: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES
NEWSLETTER MAY 2018 CONTENTS: Data protection; Midland Sale Performance recording Performance Championships Agriculture Consultation National Show Regional news TB compensation
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TB CHeCS certification; semen Neospora BVD Free England World Congress 2020 Forthcoming sales; new sale rule New members; cattle for sale And finally; Young Handler
We are very grateful to our National Show sponsors who are, to date:
ANGLIA QUALITY MEAT (AQM) HENRY H BLETSOE & SON M E & T E BROOME - CLARITY COPIERS FRAM FARMERS - KIVELLS NORTH NORFOLK VEHICLE SOLUTIONS MR J PINNELLS - PLATT RUSHTON LLP TOWERGATE FARM INSURANCE WELLAND VALLEY FEEDS WESTERN SEEDS 1
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Dear Member It is very sad to report the death of Mrs Rosemary Horsman who, with her husband Jerry, owned the George Teign herd in the Teign Valley, Devon until their recent retirement. Sincere condolences to Jerry and daughter Sarah, and to all the family. It has certainly been a very difficult late Spring for all in the farming world, and I continue to say that this cold wet weather must nearly be over. At least livestock has now mostly been turned out, and we can take pleasure in seeing how appreciative the cattle and sheep (and their owners) are when there is a sunny break. The Show season is almost upon us, and the Devon County is the first big one on the calendar, which this year is hosting the Burke Trophy, the ‘Oscar award’ of the cattle world. South Devon breeders are ready for this challenge, and over 50 have been entered for the Show. Good luck to all participants! The following week we shall see the Performance Championships taking place at Beef Expo in Shrewsbury on Friday 25th May and please may I call for final entries. It would be good to get as close to 30 cattle as possible, and we are a way short at the moment. Then the last week of the month sees us travelling over to East Anglia for our National Show at the Suffolk County. At the time of writing I do not have a total number of stalls booked, but there will be a good show of cattle, a lavish awards dinner and plenty of other things to see and do during the show. Not least is our Young Handler Competition, sponsored by Towergate Farm Insurance – we do need a minimum six entries for each class so please encourage your youngsters to enter. The Midland Club Sale was a success, with a good trade for both bulls and heifers, and a clearance of 93%. Well done to all those involved, and to all those who helped in whatever capacity. Please see inside for other forthcoming sales. Journals are printed and ready for collection at summer shows and events where we have a stand, so please help us keep our postage costs down. My best wishes Caroline 2
DATA PROTECTION As you are no doubt aware new legislation which comes into force towards the end of this month requires businesses to take measures to ensure the security of any personal data (including contact details) that they might hold. Many of you have been kind enough to complete a form giving permission to the SDHBS to hold and use this data in official publications – thank you. However, there was not sufficient time to collect back from every member this permission in time to produce the Members List in the back of this year’s Journal, so it has been omitted this time. We are taking various steps in the office to tighten up procedures; and the next step will necessitate attention to the database part of our website where we connect with ABRI in Australia. If you have already returned your form you need do nothing further and your details will continue to appear as appropriate in any search that is made on this database. However, if you have not yet completed and returned a form, in compliance with the new legislation we will be obliged to remove your name where it appears until such time as you can give us permission. This will be actioned by the end of this month. I would therefore urge you to complete and return your form as soon as possible to avoid any inconvenience. Thank you.
MIDLAND CLUB SALE The pre-Sale supper arranged by the Midland Club was an excellent carvery meal served in one of the Stoneleigh Pavilions and enjoyed by over 40 members and guests. It was an opportunity for a social catch-up which is always carried off with such enthusiasm by the Club! The following morning the show cattle were paraded before judge John East, who picked out Julian White’s bull Broadwood Zeus 1 as his male and breed champion, and Mike & Sarah Kettlewell’s 2 year old heifer AI Z Upper Norton Starling 1 as his female champion. Generally the cattle were a good run of bulls and females, and just one bull and two heifers were left unsold, so a good trade mainly to the Midlands. We are most grateful to Mark Bromell and the team at Kivells for doing their utmost to ensure the success of the Sale. 3
THE SHOW JUDGE: John East, Kirtlington, Oxfordshire Bulls Class 1 1st J & S White BROADWOOD ZEUS 1 nd 2 Mr A & Mrs G Sell SELLSTEAD JACKPOT rd 3 R A Ford GOFFE CAVE ARMANDO Class 2 1st W H D Scott GROVE CLAUDIUS 132 2nd M E & T E Broome Z WELLAND VALLEY BANKER 3 3rd R A Ford GOFFE CAVE ARMANDO 3 4th D L Irving ENTERPRISE LAPHROAIG Male Champion – The Thomas Brayne Cup Winner J & S White BROADWOOD ZEUS 1 Reserve W H D Scott GROVE CLAUDIUS 132 Heifers Class 3 – Heifers born in 2016 – The David Phillips Memorial Trophy 1st M & S Kettlewell AI Z UPPER NORTON STARLING 1 2nd R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS FRANCESCA 15 3rd D & L Farr INGLEBERRY BETHANY th 4 D & L Farr INGLEBERRY BRIDGET Class 4 – Heifers born in 2017 – The Cholwells Cup 1st M & S Kettlewell UPPER NORTON TANSY nd 2 A Rickett JUNIPER RIALTO 3rd D & L Farr INGLEBERRY CARMELA 4th A Rickett JUNIPER REDDISH Female Champion – The Bedford Perpetual Challenge Trophy Winner M & S Kettlewell AI Z UPPER NORTON STARLING 1 Reserve M & S Kettlewell UPPER NORTON TANSY Primestock – The Hollygate Trophy Winner D & L Farr INGLEBERRY CLOUD Breed Champion Winner Reserve
J & S White M & S Kettlewell
BROADWOOD ZEUS 1 AI Z UPPER NORTON STARLING 1 4
THE SALE BULLS Vendor
Animal
Purchaser
Gns
A & G Sell C J Page J & S White R A Ford W H D Scott D L Irving R A Ford M E & T E Broome
Sellstead Jackpot Coton Ludo 5 Broadwood Zeus 1 Goffe Cave Armando Grove Claudius 132 Enterprise Laphroaig Goffe Cave Armando 3 Z Welland Valley Banker 3
L Kent-Smith & Sons, Barnstaple, Devon E J Darnell & Son, Basingstoke, Hants A E J & F J Claridge, Middle Clayden, Bucks G P Hubbard & Sons, Lutterworth, Leics J P & D P Furneaux, Swansea, Glamorgan C R Harris, Thurlaston, Leics A Rickett, Daventry, Northants J G Williams & Son, Hopton Castle, Shropshire
3000 2900 2900 2400 2400 2600 2400 3500
8 bulls sold, average 2,763 gns = £2,901
HALTERED HEIFERS BORN IN 2016 Vendor Animal D & L Farr RW&SM Bostelmann M & S Kettlewell D & L Farr
Ingleberry Bethany
Purchaser
Gns
M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks
1750
Rufford SAS Francesca 15 M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks AI Z Upper Norton Starling 1 M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks Ingleberry Bridget T M Paton & Son, Milton Keynes, Beds
1750 3100 1550
4 haltered heifers born 2016, average 2,038 gns = £2,140
HALTERED HEIFERS BORN IN 2017 Vendor Animal
Purchaser
Gns
D & L Farr M & S Kettlewell A Rickett A Rickett A Rickett
T M Paton & Son, Milton Keynes, Beds M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks T M Paton & Son, Milton Keynes, Beds
1150 1800 1000 1750 1150
Ingleberry Carmela Upper Norton Tansy Juniper Rosebay Juniper Rialto Juniper Reddish
5 haltered heifers born 2017, average 1,370 gns = £1,439
NON HALTERED HEIFERS BORN IN 2015 WITH CALVES Vendor Animal Purchaser M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome
Welland Valley Reggatta 27 & heifer calf M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks Welland Valley Muriel 19 & bull calf M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks
Gns 1900 1900
2 non haltered heifers born 2015 with calves, average 1,900 gns = £1,995
NON HALTERED HEIFERS BORN IN 2016 Vendor Animal Purchaser M E & T E Broome RW&SM Bostelmann M & S Kettlewell M & S Kettlewell
Gns
Welland Valley Topsy 6
M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks
1500
AI Z Rufford Dilly 3 Upper Norton Sorrel Upper Norton Sligo
J Lawton, Shenton, Warwicks Hadley Farms, Leamington Spa, Warwicks D Lewis, Swindon, Wilts
1650 1750 1550
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C J Page C J Page C J Page C J Page M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome
Coton Dorothy 22 Coton Gladys 2 Coton Venus 22 Coton Larkspur 10 Welland Valley Pride 7 (B) Welland Valley Primrose 38 Welland Valley Gem 34 Welland Valley Ruby 59
D Lewis, Swindon, Wilts D Lewis, Swindon, Wilts H R Taylor & Son, Churcheaton, Staffs H R Taylor & Sons, Churcheaton, Staffs M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks C Grisedale, Llanon, Ceredigion H R Taylor & Sons, Churcheaton, Staffs H R Taylor & Sons, Churcheaton, Staffs
1600 1500 1300 1400 1250 1650 1700 1750
12 non haltered heifers born 2016, average 1,550 gns = £1,628
NON HALTERED HEIFERS BORN IN 2017 Vendor Animal Purchaser
Gns
A Rickett A Rickett A Rickett M & S Kettlewell M & S Kettlewll
1000 1000 1100 950 950
Juniper Ramulosa Juniper Riskit Juniper Romper AI Upper Norton Tatum Upper Norton Thurso
M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks J Lawton, Shenton, Warwicks J Lawton, Shenton, Warwicks M Tuckey, Brill, Bucks T M Paton & Son, Milton Keynes, Beds
5 non haltered heifers born 2017, average 1,000 gns = £1,050
PRIMESTOCK Vendor
Animal
Purchaser
Gns
D & L Farr
Ingleberry Cloud
B P Farming, Wootton Grange, Warwicks
1000
COMMERCIAL HEIFERS BORN IN 2016 Vendor Animal
Purchaser
Gns
M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome
C Grisedale, Llanon, Ceredigion B P Farming, Wootton Grange, Warwicks C Grisedale, Llanon, Ceredigion
1500 1200 1450
Welland Valley Crossbred Welland Valley Crossbred Welland Valley Crossbred
3 crossbred heifers born 2016, average 1,383 gns = £1,452
FRAME SCORES With thanks to Richard Hartshorn for measuring and collating the scores for the Sale bulls. SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 7 38-42 40 HEIGHT AT WITHERS (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 7 140-147 143 HEIGHT AT RUMP (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 7 147-151 149 LENGTH (cm) WITHERS TO PIN Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 7 142-150 147 6
Pass size 35
HOOK TO PIN Range Avg 56-65 60
WEIGHT (kg) Age (mths) No Range 21-30 7 889-996 SHOULDER WIDTH (cm) RUMP WIDTH (cm) Age (mths) No Range 21-30 7 64-69
Avg 937
Avg 66
There were no rejections.
PERFORMANCE RECORDING
For those members who already record performance with our Breedplan services, you will find enclosed with this newsletter the annual inventory of your breeding females as per the records held on our database. Please would you be kind enough to check these, make any appropriate deletions or additions, and return them to Elizabeth. For those other members – it would be good to take a few minutes to think about whether you should be recording! At recent meetings of committees and the Council the importance of performance recording has again been stressed as a valuable breeding selection tool. Half of an animal’s genetics will be passed on to its progeny to affect their performance. EBVs act as a guide to how an animal’s offspring will perform compared with similar animals in a similar environment, so in effect displaying what traits in which the animal is likely to be superior or inferior. The cost of recording has remained the same since Breedplan services were contracted by the Society in 2005 - £120 per herd to include the first five breeding females, and £3 per cow thereafter. Scanning services are provided by a number of specialist scanners, who charge the breeder direct. As for handling and equipment, what you need to get started is a weigh crush and a bit of labour to run the animals through whilst doing other jobs with the cattle, such as health screening or weaning for example. However, if after consideration you decide that recording is not for you, PLEASE in any case note calving ease score on your birth notifications – if you’ve not seen the calf born then it’s a one, and if you have had to intervene then you’ll know its score anyway. This information is so very important for the breed, and for the accuracy of breeding potential. If you can weigh calves at birth, so much the better. 7
PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, BEEF EXPO Shrewsbury, Friday 25th May Entries will close on Monday 14th May for this Breedplan recorded event at Beef Expo. The Championships will be judged by Mr Gordon Tully, Waddeton, Brixham, and we are also grateful to Mr John Wakeham for taking on the role of chief steward. The classes will be judged 50% on QBI or SRI (male or female), and 50% on inspection, with the final decision on breed champion being made by the judge alone. Prize money of £500 will be paid out between 1st, 2nd, 3rd class places, and champions.
AGRICULTURE CONSULTATION Have your say while you can! The Government’s consultation on the future of farming post Brexit is to close on 8th May, so there are only a few days left in which to have your say if you have not already done so. Other lobbying groups, particularly environmentalists and those whose priority does not appear to be the production of food, have already strongly voiced their opinions so it is important that the farming community is properly represented. There are several ways to respond, some briefer than others, but the crucial thing is to be clear and to make your arguments succinctly: - by e-mail to Defra at agricultureconsultation@defra.gsi.gov.uk - by filling out Defra’s online survey (or the bits that you wish to complete) at https://consult.defra.gov.uk/farming/future-of-farming - by writing to Defra at Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JR
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NATIONAL SHOW 2018 Suffolk County Show, 30th/31st May Stall bookings for the National Show have now closed, and we look forward to a good display of quality cattle albeit with fewer cattle than in previous years. We are now taking bookings for the pre-Show Fish ‘n’ Chip Supper; and for the Awards Dinner – see below. We would also encourage entries for the Towergate Young Handler Competition, with classes for 11-15 years, and 16-25 years. A minimum number of entries is required, and please use the entry form at the back of this newsletter. All entrants receive a polo shirt, and the winner of the older section can claim £800 contribution towards the cost of an overseas trip to see South Devons farmed in a different environment. Our breed marquee will be beside the judging ring, ideally placed for getting together with fellow members and other South Devon enthusiasts, so even if you are not exhibiting please do visit the Show to lend support to competitors who are providing this shop window for the breed. Lastly, I would encourage you to enter the other competitions that will be running during the show, namely Best Cake (sponge, fruit or traybake) and Best Photo (featuring South Devons; and for classes under 16 years of age, and 16 years and over). Tuesday 29th May Pre-Show Supper, 6.30 pm, Society marquee. person. Bookings to SDHBS.
Cod Fish ‘n’ Chips £8.00 per
Wednesday 30th May 08.00 16.15 19.00
South Devon judging Grand Parade, breed champion awarded in main ring Awards Dinner, Events Building
Thursday 31st May 08.30 10.45 13.15 15.00
Interbreed classes Towergate Young Handler Competition Final awards in marquee Grand Parade
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NATIONAL SHOW AWARDS DINNER Starter Sharing platter of breads, pates and chutneys Carvery Roast beef (supplied by R G Elliott & Son) served with fresh vegetables and all the trimmings Dessert Trio of chocolate torte, lemon mousse, macaroon Tea or coffee £23.00 per person (inc VAT) Bookings to SDHBS by Thursday 24th May please
REGIONAL NEWS Region 2 – Devon The Devon region will be hosting tea and cake on the Society stand at the Devon County Show, on Thursday 17th May at 3pm – all welcome! The region’s Open Day will be hold at Slade Barton, Payhembury, Honiton, EX14 3HR, by kind permission of the Leach family, on Sunday 3rd June at 2.30 pm. Meet at Slade Barton yard (in the middle of Payhembury opposite the school). If you would like to come please let Robert know on 01404 841408. Region 4 – South & South East The region’s Open Day will be held at Norton Farm, Bishopstone, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2UW, by kind permission of Paul Collinson and family, on Wednesday 20th June, meeting at 1 pm for a 1.30 pm start. This will be followed by the region’s annual meeting. If you would like to come along please let Chris Page know, on 07990 970065. 10
COMPENSATION FOR BOVINE TB Payable during May 2018
NON PEDIGREE BOVINE Male Age Up to 3 months Over 3 months up to 6 months Over 6 months up to 9 months Over 9 months up to 12 months Over 12 months up to 16 months Over 16 months up to 20 months 20 months and over, non breeding bulls Breeding bulls 20 months and over
Compensation due 221 446
Female Age Up to 3 months Over 3 months up to 6 months Over 6 months up to 9 months Over 9 months up to 12 months Over 12 months up to 16 months Over 16 months up to 20 months 20 months and over, not calved Over 20 months, calved
664 890 975 1,030 1,107 1,569
Compensation due 166 364 547 769 841 906 1,006 881
PEDIGREE BOVINE Male Age Up to 6 months 6 months up to 12 months Over 12 months up to 24 months 24 months and over
Compensation due * *
Female Age Up to 6 months 6 months up to 12 months Over 12 months up to 24 months 24 months and over (not calved) Calved over 24 months and up to 36 months Calved 36 months and over
5,135 2,672
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Compensation due * 2,197** 2,004 2,027 1,240
1,373
CHECS CERTIFICATION FOR TB Despite opposition from various bodies (including the National Beef Association and Pedigree Beef Societies) Certification for TB was brought in late in 2016 as part of the government’s TB eradication strategy, it was said to help reduce risks of spreading TB through trading, and also to ‘reward’ those who can demonstrate a good history within the herd. Like it or not, it is something we have to accept, and if it helps you then all the better. For those herds who are in and out of TB restriction, however, its interpretation could be open to misunderstanding so please use with care as a purchaser and talk to the vendor for the most expansive and accurate historic information. The scheme obviously benefits those in low-risk areas more than in high-risk areas; but if you are in a high-risk area with a low rating it could be to your commercial advantage. The different scoring risk levels are: Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4: Level 5:
(lowest risk). 10 years since the last bTB breakdown within the herd 6 years since the last bTB breakdown within the herd 2 years since the last bTB breakdown within the herd The herd is Officially TB Free (OTF) at this point but has had a bTB breakdown within the past two years (highest risk). Participating but not compliant with CHeCS standards
More detailed information and advice about the programme should be available through your farm vet.
SEMEN WANTED If any member has stocks of unwanted semen from older bulls please would they let Julian White know, on 07740 563678. Julian is also looking for copies of older breed journals. We have another enquiry for semen from: -
Edmeston Romany 27 Edmeston Express 1 George Teign Saturn 9 Sexton Marquis 3
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CHECS CERTIFICATION FOR NEOSPORA This is a positive move by CHeCS to introduce a risk level rating for Neospora, and also to raise the profile of the disease among cattle and dog owners. The disease Neosporosis is a disease caused by a parasite called neospora caninum, and its main effect is to cause abortion. It can also sometimes cause neurological disease in calves. There are obviously significant economic impacts associated with the disease, from lost calves, less milk produced, and higher reproductive costs. Disease transmission This happens in two ways: - Vertically, from infected cow to unborn calf through the placenta, and - Horizontally, through water/pasture/feed contaminated by dog or fox faeces Biosecurity Dogs can become infected by eating neospora infected placentae or carcases, so access should be prevented. However, an infected dog remains so for a relatively short period (two to three weeks) and then is immune and no longer a risk. Infection can also be picked up from pasture, but a cow will not show any signs of the disease until it crosses the placenta. Infected cows remain infected for life and maintain neospora in the herd by giving birth to infected heifer replacements. There is no evidence of direct cow to cow transmission. Evidence One of our breeder members writes, “A few years ago we did some random tests and found sporadic cases, but felt it not to be a correctable issue because of our footpaths. We have now retested all over two years old and have gone through all the pedigrees. We can trace nearly all of them back to foundation stock, so it is clear to us that in our case dogs and footpaths are less important than the passing down the dam line. We are therefore going to cull all but the cows that could produce exceptional bulls, and not keep or sell for breeding any heifers from neospora positive dams - which will take a while to complete. As an example of our problem, two lovely related heifers had dead calves and both were neospora positive. Other positives have been difficult to get into calf. It 13
is clear to us that the disease amplifies quite quickly unless dealt with, particularly if the animals look good on paper and in the flesh.� It is worth taking note of this really unfortunate herd history, and commend this breeder for the action he is taking to rid the herd of the disease. CHeCS neospora programme Testing herds are assigned a risk level (with 1 the lowest, and 5 the highest), as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Three or more consecutive clear annual herd screens One or two consecutive clear annual herd screens The number of test positive animals does not exceed 5% of the herd eligible for testing in the neospora programme More than 5% of eligible animals identified as test positive animals at the most recent test These herds may be carrying out a testing programme, but are not adhering to the mandatory requirements of the programme
The programme includes culling of positive tested females, abortions must be investigated, and all females over one year of age must be tested annually. For further information please discuss with your farm vet. We are beginning to see neospora certification for sale animals, and this can only increase as awareness is raised.
BVD Free England BVDFree England is a voluntary industry-led scheme, working to eliminate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) from all cattle in England by 2022. The key to success is to identify and remove all animals persistently infected (PI) with the BVD virus from the English cattle herd. The scheme is built around a national database, bvdfree.org.uk, which is searchable for the BVD status of individual animals and herds tested under the scheme. Famers must register with BVDFree to enable their herds' BVD test results to be uploaded to the database. Individual animal BVD status can be found by entering a UK tag number, or you can search the database for a herd's BVD status using the CPH number. This provides farmers with recognition, confidence and traceability when buying and selling BVDFree cattle. 14
The website is designed to be an information portal on BVD, providing relevant technical documents to aid BVD control and elimination. Please note that the BVDFree Scheme is not in a position to advise farmers on their specific BVD control plans. These should be discussed with a vet. The first step of the BVDFree Scheme is for farmers to sign up to the scheme. The next step is to set up a BVDFree programme on-farm using the ‘ADAM’ principles below. By working with your vet and following this guidance, your herd can become and stay free from BVD. When submitting BVD samples for use in the scheme, samples must be sent to a BVDFree designated laboratory with a completed BVDFree submission form. A list of laboratories with links to the appropriate submission forms can be found on the BVDFree website. The designated laboratories will upload your results to the BVDFree database. Individual animal status can then be searched by entering the animal’s UK number into the searchbox. Herd BVD status can also be searched by entering the CPH on the homepage. This allows BVD status to be easily accessible when buying and selling cattle. Use ADAM to set up a control programme: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Assess the level of biosecurity and disease risk on farm Define the BVD status of a herd Action plan for control of BVD on the farm implemented Monitor progress
Any members wishing to sell cattle through Society or Midland Club Sales must be members of CHeCS, and any accreditation status is certified by CHeCS in accordance with Sale rules.
WORLD CONGRESS 2020 Dates of the next World Congress which is to be held in New Zealand have been announced: 10th-28th November 2020 Further detail will be announced in due course, but mark the dates in your diary! 15
FORTHCOMING SALES PRODUCTION SALE of 16 pedigree and 5 purebred South Devon heifers from the Polmark herd. Ranging from 23 to 25 months. Sires include Z Grove Anthony 23, Colcharton Demetrius 11, Kestle Leo 18, and Highgate Elgar 6. A smart bunch of well-grown heifers. TB free. Can be split to meet purchaser requirements. Contact: Lodge & Thomas, Patrick Dennis, 07889 600160. http://www.lodgeandthomas.co.uk/Livestock-Market/Private-TreatySales Saturday 19th May, Newark Livestock Market, Production Sale from the Langham’s herd to include 20 pedigree cows with notified calves, 16 pedigree maiden heifers (A & C Farms), 3 pedigree heifers running with bull, and 3 pedigree in-calf heifers. Friday 25th May, Exeter, South Devon Cattle Breeders Club annual sale – Kivells. Entries now being taken by Kivells (Exeter office).
REJECTED BULLS AT SALES There have been some concerns expressed again recently about the suitability and practice of privately selling bulls at Society sales that have been rejected at veterinary inspection. Council discussed this again at last week’s Council meeting and voted the following decision by a majority: Any bull that is rejected at veterinary inspection will be marked by a cross and returned to their pen or removed from market premises according to the wishes of the vendor. Following the sale of all other animals (males and females) the owner will have the voluntary opportunity to offer the bull for sale through the ring, and the auctioneer will announce the reason for rejection and that the bull will be sold without NBA Terms & Conditions of Sale. All animals advertised in the sale catalogue will be sold through the auctioneer’s books. 16
NEW & RESIGNING MEMBERS New full members Region 1 Mr B E Nicholls, Truro, Cornwall Mr & Mrs N Harris & R A Harris, Truro, Cornwall Region 2 Mr J W & Mrs C J Pack, Kingsbridge, Devon A F & L F Cook, Ivybridge, Devon Region 3 G A & H A Venn, Stoke St Gregory, Somerset Region 4 Westlands School Young Farmers Club, Sittingbourne, Kent Mr B Foy, Lewes, East Sussex New introductory Region 1 Mr T Woodcock, St Agnes, Cornwall (introduced by M Rowe) Mr J Blackwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (introduced by C Page) Resigning Region 1 Mr C G Roach, St Blazey, Cornwall Region 2 Mr M Cooke, South Molton, Devon R & H Baker, East Allington, Devon Region 3 W R & C F Cox, Dorchester, Dorset Region 4 Mr D A & Mrs V E Dark, Horsham, West Sussex Region 5 Mr M J Sayward, Daventry, Northants
CATTLE FOR SALE It is important that you let us know if the animals you advertise on this list are sold – thank you! BULLS Trewint Magnetto 14 UK383029 101063 Myostatin ‘0’ Born 06/03/2013 Wappenshall Gethin 28 UK305481 200402 Myostatin ‘1’ nt821 Born 18/09/2014
R G Elliott & Son Northants – Region 5
01604 830289/ 07508 624376
D Crow Shropshire – Region 6
01952 222134
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Mells Park Hackney UK349776 600369 Myostatin ‘1’ nt821 Born 02/03/15 Mells Park Hamlet UK349776 300380 Myostatin ‘0’ Born 28/03/15 Waterlane Kendrich UK260354 100692 Myostatin ‘0’ Born 26/05/2015 AI Z Waterlane Leland UK260354 100720 Myostatin ‘0’ Born 28/02/2016 AI Z Waterlane Landis UK260354 500738 Myostatin ‘1’ nt821 Born 13/03/2016
Mells Park Trust Somerset – Region 3
07894 037158
Mells Park Trust Somerset – Region 3
07894 037158
A Reynolds Kent – Region 4
01580 754353
A Reynolds Kent – Region 4
01580 754353
A Reynolds Kent – Region 4
01580 754353
B G & J Z A Dart Devon - Region 2 R K Rundle Cornwall – Region 1 Ms A Brookes Cornwall – Region 1 J W Virgin Dorset – Region 3 D P Crow Shropshire – Region 6
01884 277410/ 07946 588845 01637 875798/ 07974 361768 01840 230749
FEMALES 6 heifers, bulling or served 10 heifers, bulling 8 heifers, bulling 6 heifers, bulling Cows & heifers with calves or in calf, & bulling heifers
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01258 817171 01952 222134
AND FINALLY … Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, "I can make the boss give me the day off." The man replies, "And how would you do that?" The woman says, "Just wait and see." She then hangs upside down from the ceiling. The boss comes in and says, "What are you doing?" The woman replies, "I'm a light bulb." The boss then says, "You've been working so much that you've gone crazy. I think you need to take the day off." The man starts to follow her and the boss says, "Where are you going?" The man says, "I'm going home, too. I can't work in the dark."
TOWERGATE YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION To be held within the National Show, Suffolk County, 31st May Entries are invited from any Society member from any Region, aged between 1115 years, or between 16-25 years of age on 31st May, as well as relatives or employees of members. Invitations are also being issued to Duchy College to nominate up to five students to take part in the older section of the Competition. The object of the Competition is to identify future stockmen and stockwomen who can demonstrate an ability to prepare and exhibit cattle at a professional standard, and who can also demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of livestock breeding. At the discretion of the Judge, the Competition may include any or all of the following: The preparation of an animal for showing (the animal will be supplied) Handling (control and exhibit an animal in a style that displays it in a positive manner, taking into consideration the safety of the handler and others) Assessment by placing a class of four animals, with justification, giving reasons using positive and descriptive terminology (16-25 years only) The first prize for 16-25 year-olds will be an £800 contribution towards a trip abroad to see/assist with South Devon cattle. The winner will also receive a Showing Stick from the Society. Second19and third prizes for this section will be
£60 and £30 respectively, plus some South Devon merchandise. The winner will undertake to write a report for the Journal, or give a presentation about their travel experience to an Annual General Meeting. For 11-15 years, the prizes will include South Devon merchandise, and £60, £40 and £20 for the first three places. Please use the entry form below for entries, and return completed to the SDHBS office by Thursday 24th May. If there are fewer than six competitors for each year group entered by the closing date this Competition will not take place.
ENTRY FORM I wish to enter the 2018 Young Handler Competition to be held on Thursday 31st May at the Suffolk County Show Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......... Address............................................................................ ...................................................……………………………………………........ ..................................................................................... Telephone no. ....................................................................
Date of birth: ....................................................................
Eligibility criteria (eg son of member/employee/own member): ……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….
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