South Devon Newsletter May 2015

SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. Tel: 01392 447494 Fax: 01392 447495

www.sdhbs.org.uk

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NEWSLETTER MAY 2015 Contents: Midland Club show & sale Rural Fuel Rebate Scheme Genomic Predictor – help please!

National Young Show Stars EBLEX market prices Regional/Club events SDCBC Sale; Livestock Event

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National Show Poll Group meeting TB compensation Race for Life; Journals; Diary New members; Cattle for Sale Cattle for Sale; and finally Young Handler Competition

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WITH VERY GRATEFUL THANKS TO OUR NATIONAL SHOW SPONSORS:

A C MOLE & SONS; AGRICENTRE (T G Jeary Ltd) BREWIN DOLPHIN; CLARITY COPIERS DELAWARE VETERINARY GROUP; FORFARMERS LTD KIVELLS; THE LAITY FAMILY MELLS PARK TRUST; MICHELMORES MONEY WISE; RAFT SOLUTIONS LTD SHEARWELL DATA LTD; SYNERGY STYLES ICE CREAM; TITHEBARN LTD MR & MRS J WARD; WESSEX REGION WEST COUNTRY CONCRETE PRODUCTS WYKE FARMS 1

Dear Member I am sorry to report the death of Mr Peter Harvey, former owner of the Pamflete herd, Holbeton, South Devon who passed away in January.

More recently we have also sadly lost two other members – Mr Tom Baker, the Gawney herd, Lutterworth, Leicestershire; and just this last weekend, Mr David Bowley, the Ridgemere herd, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire.

Our sincere condolences to all the families.

On a much happier note I am delighted to tell you that entries for the National Show at the Royal Bath & West have closed at a total of 113! This will make a huge spectacle, and do please come and support the exhibitors if you can. More details are inside, and please would you let us have your bookings for the barbecue and awards dinner if you are planning to come.

We have just returned from the Midland Club Sale at Stratford, and it was a very buoyant occasion with a total clearance of animals, and a top price of 6,400 guineas. Not all buyers were successful, however, and it is a good sign of the continuing appetite across the country for good quality cattle. The pre-sale supper was a happy social occasion, with excellent South Devon beef and great company.

We are now at the start of the Show season, and so far there is generally an very good level of entries for the first major shows. They are an important shop window for the breed, as well as being the more direct opportunity to advertise herds. If you are new to showing and would like to dip your toe in the water, please let either the office or your regional committee know. From time to time show preparation days are held within regions, and members are very welcome to glean tips from more experienced showing breeders.

As important are the technical events held around the country, and the NBA’s Beef Expo at York is the first on the calendar. There will be a good South Devon emphasis, with crossbred and pedigree cattle on the Society stand, and also featuring as exhibits in other parts of the Expo, so please come and support your breed if you can on Thursday 21st May at York Livestock Market.

The Livestock Event at the NEC is also not far away, and entries are still open for a few more weeks – details inside.

Thankfully by the time of the next newsletter the election will be over – but I thought you might like the ‘and finally’ on this particular occasion!

With my best wishes, Caroline 2

MIDLAND CLUB SHOW & SALE THE SHOW Judge: Mr James Shinner, Stretchford, Buckfastleigh, Devon BULLS Class 1 1st J P Harrison BRAFFERTON TROOPER OF 2013 nd 2 M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PIONEER 4 rd 3 R E & P V Hadley CHESTERTON DEMETRIUS 1 Class 2 1st A R Lee LUMBYLAW HORIZON 7 nd 2 D & L Farr INGLEBERRY KITCHENER rd 3 A R Lee LUMBYLAW HALCYON 35 Male championship – The Thomas Brayne Cup Winner J P Harrison BRAFFERTON TROOPER OF 2013 Reserve A R Lee LUMBYLAW HORIZON 7 FEMALES Halter broken heifers born in 2013 – The David Phillips Memorial Trophy 1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PRINCESS 26 nd 2 A E J & F J Claridge KNOWLHILL NICKI 24 rd 3 J P Harrison BRAFFERTON PRINCESS 3 Halter broken heifers born in 2014 – The Cholwells Cup 1st J White BROADWOOD GLADRIAL 1 nd 2 Hadley Farms Ltd KNIGHTCOTE PEARL 13 Female championship Winner M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PRINCESS 26 Reserve A E J & F J Claridge KNOWLHILL NICKI 24 PRIMESTOCK – The Hollygate Trophy 1st Hadley Farms Ltd KNIGHTCOTE ANN 46 nd 2 J P Harrison BRAFFERTON JUNIPER 14

THE SALE BULLS Vendor J P Harrison M E & T E Broome R E & P V Hadley Hadley Farms Ltd D & L Farr

Bull Brafferton Trooper of 2013 Welland Valley Pioneer 4 Chesterton Demetrius 1 Z Knightcote Demetrius 11 Ingleberry Kitchener

Purchaser

Gns

AEJ&FJ Claridge, Middle Clayden, Bucks G P Hubbard & Sons, Lutterworth, Leics R J Hopkins, Lacock, Chippenham, Wilts S A & C E Mayfield, Clifton-on-Teme, Worcs A S Waters, Bradfield Southend, Berks

4000 3000 2500 3600 2500

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A R Lee A R Lee C J Page M E & T E Broome

Lumbylaw Halcyon 35 Lumbylaw Horizon 7 Coton Ensign 3 X Welland Valley Trident 6

K & A Watchorn, Walton on the Wolds, Leics B Kingham, Aldbourne, Marlborough, Wilts D Ashcroft, Selborne, Alton, Hants T J Dewes, Withybrook, Coventry

5100 6400 2700 1800

Purchaser B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon Mrs J Archer, North Tudenham, Norfolk B Pike, Kintbury, Berkshire B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon D Ashcroft, Selborne, Alton, Hants E C & M M Everall, Ludlow, Shropshire Forest Farm, Bromsgrove, Worcester

Gns 1100 2500 1400 1400 1600 1900 1550

Purchaser B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon Mrs P Kendall, Thorpe Langton, Leics

Gns 1000 1750

9 bulls, average 3511 gns = £3687

HEIFERS Halter broken, born in 2013 Vendor Hadley Farms Ltd M E & T E Broome A E J & F J Claridge A E J & F J Claridge A E J & F J Claridge J P Harrison A E J & F J Claridge

Heifer Z Knightcote Dinah 23 Welland Valley Princess 26 Knowlhill Melise 46 Knowlhill Cowslip 15 Knowlhill Nicki 24 Brafferton Princess 3 Knowlhill Margaret 55

7 halter broken heifers born 2013, average 1636 gns = £1718

Halter broken, born in 2014 Vendor Hadley Farms Ltd J White

Heifer Knightcote Pearl 13 Broadwood Gladrial 1

2 halter broken heifers born 2014, average 1375 gns = £1444

Non halter broken, born in 2013 Vendor Hadley Farms Ltd David Smallcombe David Smallcombe David Smallcombe David Smallcombe Hadley Farms Ltd C J Page C J Page C J Page C J Page C J Page

Heifer AI Knightcote Anthea 61 Brookin Daisy 4 AI Brookin Doris Brookin Buttercup 4 Brookin Dewberry 7 Z Knightcote Lorna 59 Coton Buttergirl 2 Coton Primrose Coton Hopeful 2 Coton Peggy 7 Coton Larkspur 6

Purchaser B Pike, Kintbury, Berkshire C Grisedale, Pennant, Llanon, Ceredigion B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon C Grisedale, Pennant, Llanon, Ceredigion Mrs J Archer, North Tudenham, Norfolk J K Rogers, Byfield, Daventry, Northants M H & B M Janes, Penrhos, Raglan C Grisedale, Pennant, Llanon, Ceredigion M H & B M Janes, Penrhos, Raglan B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon B Pike, Kintbury, Berkshire

Gns 1500 1500 1550 1600 1750 1600 1450 1500 1650 1600 1500

Vendor Hadley Farms Ltd Hadley Farms Ltd Hadley Farms Ltd R E & P V Hadley

Heifer Knightcote Anthea 68 (T) Knightcote Bryony 21 Knightcote Beauty 37 Chesterton Amelia 3

Purchaser E T Jackson, Hopwood, Worcester J K Rogers, Byfield, Daventry, Northants E T Jackson, Hopwood, Worcester Forest Farm, Bromsgrove, Worcester

Gns 1000 900 1050 850

Primestock Brafferton Juniper 14 Knightcote Ann 46

Purchaser B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon B Quant, North Wilborough, Devon

Gns 750 980

11 non halter broken heifers born in 2013, average 1564 gns = £1642 Non halter broken, born in 2014

4 non halter broken heifers born in 2014, average 950 gns = £998

PRIMESTOCK Vendor J P Harrison Hadley Farms Ltd

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COMMERCIAL Vendor M E & T E Broome M E & T E Broome

Commercial Crossbred cow & bull calf Crossbred cow & hfr calf

Purchaser B P Farming, Henley-in-Arden, Warwicks D Bowley, Earl Shilton, Leics

Gns 1280 1250

FRAME SCORES SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg Pass size 21-30 9 37-44 38 35 cm HEIGHT AT WITHERS (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 9 140-147 143 HEIGHT AT RUMP (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 9 148-152 150 LENGTH (cm) Withers to pin Hook to pin Age (mths) No Range Avg Range Avg 21-30 9 147-158 153 57-63 61 RUMP WIDTH (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 9 63-69 66 WEIGHT (kg) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 9 852-964 919 SHOULDER WIDTH (cm) Age (mths) No Range Avg 21-30 9 67-77 71 One bull was rejected for scrotal size. One heifer was rejected for locomotion.

RURAL FUEL REBATE SCHEME It is possible that you, or someone you know, might be able to take advantage of a Fuel Rebate Scheme that is being rolled out to 17 areas in Scotland and England from 31st May. The scheme allows retailers to claim back up to 5p per litre duty relief on unleaded petrol and diesel, and pass on the savings to customers.

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The postal code areas are: Highlands: IV54, IV26, IV27, PH36, IV22, PH41, KW12, PH23, PH19, EV21, IV14 Argyll & Bute: PA80, PA38 Northumberland: NE48 Cumbria: LA17 Devon: EX35 North Yorkshire: Hawes

SOUTH DEVON GENOMIC PREDICTOR A continuing plea for help!

Thank you to those who have already let me know what your semen flask contains. We have so far identified 52 AI sires that will contribute to the ‘base population’ needed.

This is a good start, but only about 10% of the target figure, so please would you let us know if you have any semen in a flask. We only need one straw per bull to be able to capture the DNA. AI bulls are of particular interest because they are likely to have the highest accuracy figures through their wider use.

The next step will be to look at records of stock bulls that can be tested using the new ‘low density’ chip test (GGP-LD). It is important that we do not miss anything before it might go off the farm, and Liz and I will be starting to work on this shortly.

As you are aware, any bulls being registered as pedigree are all tested against this chip test, but their levels of recording accuracy will not be sufficiently high yet to be able to add them to the base population. In time, and especially if they are used more widely, they will contribute valuable data.

Your help to capture the DNA of older bulls is crucial to speed up the process of building the South Devon genomic predictor. Thank you!

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NATIONAL YOUNG SHOW STARS THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND, MALVERN This new event attracted more than 20 teams to take part in demonstrating, over the course of two days, their skills in show preparation and presentation, and the teams were sponsored by most of the major beef breeds.

The South Devon team comprised Lucy Gould (Mells Park), Connor and Fin Whitehead (Telford), with two heifers loaned by Richard Hartshorn. Richard also provided the transport and other ‘back-up’ support.

The stand they put up looked very professional, with a clear message to promote South Devons; and their preparation of the cattle was excellent. In the show ring Lucy and Connor paraded and presented the heifers very well; and Fin answered questions from the commentator very competently.

All in all it was a great event to encourage youngsters, and the team were a full credit to the breed, the Society and to themselves. Well done!

CATTLE MARKET IN BRIEF Source: AHDB/EBLEX/LAA/IAAS

GB liveweight prices week ending 29/04/2015 Price per kg/lwt Steers Heifers Young bulls Cows

178.7 191.0 164.9 114.9

Price/kg change on wk -1.7 -1.6 -3.2 +0.3

GB deadweight prices week ending 25/04/2015 Price per kg/lwt Steers: R4L Steers: All Heifers: R4L Heifers: All Young bulls: R3 Young bulls: All Cows: -O4L Cows: All

346.8 338.1 345.0 338.6 327.2 313.8 250.3 232.7 7

Price/kg change on wk -4.0 -3.3 -4.0 -3.0 +1.3 +1.0 +2.9 +6.0

REGIONAL/CLUB EVENTS REGION 2 (Devon) The Regional Committee invite members to join them at the Society stand in the cattle lines Devon County Show, Thursday 21st May, 3 pm for tea/coffee and cake

SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB Family Fun Afternoon at Harberton Village Hall, Harberton Sunday 10th May, 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm Everyone welcome, please bring along friends, children, parents and grandchildren. There will be activities, toys, tea and cake. If members are able to bring a cake, it would be appreciated.

Further information from Helen Camp, 07815 902604

REGION 5 (East Midlands & Eastern Counties) The Annual Meeting will be held at Langham Lodge, Burley Road, Langham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7HZ on Saturday 20th June, arrive 11.30 am for 12.00 midday meeting by kind invitation of A & C Farms

MIDLAND SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB A farm walk kindly hosted by A & C Farms will be held on Saturday 20th June, arrive 1.30 pm for tea/coffee/biscuits Farm walk will begin at 2.00 pm (Society members attending the earlier regional annual meeting as announced above will be welcome to stay for the farm walk)

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SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB ANNUAL SHOW & SALE Friday 29th May, Exeter Livestock Centre, auctioneers Kivells Schedule Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Class 4: Class 5:

Best Bull Best Cow & Calf Best Served Heifer Best Maiden Heifer over 2 years Best Maiden Heifer under 2 years

Cattle to arrive by 9 am, and all bulls will be inspected.

Judging will commence at 10 am, judge Mr Geoff Hill Prize money/rosettes sponsored by Cornish Mutual and Kivells Entry fee: ÂŁ15 per bull (non-returnable) Deadline for entries: Friday 15th May Entry forms available from Kivells 01392 251261, or download from www.kivells.com

SOUTH DEVONS’ PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIP THE LIVESTOCK EVENT, NEC, 8th & 9th July 2015 The Prize Schedule is now available on our website, and performance recording herds are invited to book their entries now.

Judge Mr Colin Edwards, Colcharton Farm, Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon Judging will take place at approx midday on Thursday 9th July Classes Entries are being taken for bulls and females born between 8th January 2013, and 8th July 2014.

The classes are restricted to pedigree registered South Devon cattle which are from members who participate in Breedplan recording.

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Section 1: Bulls between 1 year and 2½ years of age on 8th July 2015 (subdivided according to entries) Section 2: Heifers between 1 year and 2½ years of age on 8th July 2015 (subdivided according to entries) The Society will refund £30 of the entry fee for all animals forward, after the Show Championships and Prize Money Best overall male £50 and championship rosette Male with most points on performance and inspection £50 and championship rosette Best overall female £50 and championship rosette Female with most points on performance and inspection £50 and championship rosette Breed champion £100, championship rosette and sash, and the Harlington Trophy For exhibitors there will be a free pair of Bekina wellies to collect at the show if you let us know the size required by Friday 15th May.

NATIONAL SHOW 2015 Royal Bath & West 27th-30th May, Shepton Mallet A show pamphlet will be produced before the show, and sent to all members.

The pamphlet will include details of classes, and the full programme of events.

Sponsors will have their logos, contact details, and business description included.

In the meantime, please would you note the following if you are planning to come to the show: Bookings for pre-Show barbecue – contact SDHBS Kindly hosted by Robert and Christina Dimond, Higher Farm, Shepton Montague, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8JJ 6.30 pm – 9 pm, Tuesday 26th May

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Bookings for Awards Dinner – contact SDHBS Wednesday 27th May, Showground Two-course dinner, menu to follow Towergate Young Handler Competition – entry form at back of newsletter.

Sections for 11-15; 16-25 years old Friday 29th May, with awards in the Society marquee Baking Competition Sections for Best Fruit Cake; and Best Tray Bake Please bring entries to the Society marquee by 10.30 am, Wednesday 27th May Photograph Competition Classes for ‘at show’ and ‘on farm’; all ages Please send your A6 size printed photographs to Debbie before the show if possible Best Dressed Walking Stick; and Best Dressed Wellington Boot Please bring your entries to the Society marquee by 10.30 am, Wednesday 27th May Tidy Lines Judged throughout the Show Winners of all the Competitions will be announced in the marquee on Friday 29th May at lunchtime before the Grand Parade

NOTICE OF POLL GROUP MEETING A meeting has been arranged for anyone interested in polled South Devons to attend. It is an opportunity to catch up on developments within the breed, and to be involved in discussions as to current and future breeding.

The meeting will be held at Arncliffe Hall, Ingleby Cross, Northallerton, Yorkshire, DL6 3PA, by kind invitation of Sir John Bell, Arncliffe Farms at 5 pm on Tuesday 9th June.

The meeting will be followed by a visit to the cattle, to incorporate a presentation by EBLEX into their research project findings on heifer nutrition.

Please let the SDHBS office know if you would like to come.

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COMPENSATION FOR BOVINE TB Payable during May 2015 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 265 477

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

711 884 953 995 1,098 1,050

Compensation due 211 401 608 766 828 905 992 911

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 * 1,612 ** 4,591 2,349

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

Compensation due * 1,915 ** 1,735 1,927 2,056

1,393

*Compensation to be determined using individual valuation ** Compensation to be determined using previously ascertained market price 12

RACE FOR LIFE Thank you to all those who have already sponsored ‘the South Devon Moos’ team (Liz, Caroline, Emily Rose), to compete in the Race for Life at Westpoint on 26th July, which is in aid of Cancer Research UK. Please let us know if you would like to sponsor this very worthy cause. As well as all the usual ways, you can make donations via www.justgiving.com/carolinepoultney Thank you!

BREED JOURNALS The 2014/2015 edition of the Breed Journal has been published, and will be available at forthcoming shows and events if you are able to collect your copy (which will save postage costs).

If you are not able to pick it up then it will be posted towards the end of July.

DIARY May

10th 21st 21st 27th-30th

SDCBC Family Day, Harberton, 2.30 pm Region 2 hosting tea & cake, 3 pm, Devon County NBA Beef Expo, York NATIONAL SHOW, Royal Bath & West

June

9th 17th 20th 20th

Poll Group Open Day, Arncliffe, 5 pm Executive meeting, Westpoint Region 5 annual meeting, Langham, Rutland, 12 noon Midland Club farm walk, Langham, Rutland, 2 pm

July

8th-9th

Livestock Event, NEC, Performance Championship

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NEW MEMBERS FULL Region 4

Miss L Scrivener, Deanbury Cottage, Dean Road, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0EU

Region 6

Mr A C Emery, Upper Trerew, Llanvetherine, Abergavenny, Wales, NP7 8RA

Region 7

Mr H Wood, Rothill Farms, Whittingham, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 4SX Prefix: ROTHILL

INTRODUCTORY Region 1

G K Griffin & Son, Heathfield Farm, St Dominick, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6RR Introduced by Peter Rowe

Region 2

Mr D A Horton, Woodhouse Farm, East Alvington, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3QQ Introduced by Richard & Angela Smaridge

RESIGNING Region 1

Mr W Brent, Brentholm, Linkinhorne, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8GR

Region 2

Mrs R B Stone, Dunley, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 9PW

Region 3

Mr V White, Corner Barn Farm, Primrose Hill, East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 9NH

Region 4

Mr S Frederick, Coldharbour Farm Oast, Penshurst, Kent

Region 5

J Townley & Son, Homefields House, Home Farm Grounds, Brington Lane, Whilton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2BL

CATTLE FOR SALE LIST

Please let us know if your animals are sold. This List is periodically refreshed to remove older advertising unless we are advised otherwise BULLS Sexton Excalibur 40 UK361990 300448 Born 02/03/2008 ET Enterprise Justice UK582106 100371 Born 02/05/2009 Welland Valley Dynamic 8 UK201140 701396 Born 19/03/2010 AI Z Glebe Torr Down 1 UK340654 300308 Born 06/04/2010

Mr N Page Wiltshire – Region 3

01747 830834/ 07712 828216

J Gurney Bucks – Region 4

07830 315805

Higher Hacknell Farm Devon – Region 2

01769 560292

J Virgin Dorset – Region 3

01258 817171

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Z Glebe Torr Down 3 UK340654 500373 Born 07/01/2013 Kestle Leo 21 UK381722 400748 Born 24/03/2013 Kestle Leo 19 UK381722 500686 Born 13/02/2012 Kestle Emperor 1 UK381722 500686 Born 17/03/2013 Hawkley SAS Lawrence UK282331 300653 Born 31/03/2013

J Virgin Dorset – Region 3

01258 817171

R K Rundle Cornwall – Region 1

01637 875798/ 07974 361768

R K Rundle Cornwall – Region 1

01637 875798/ 07974 361768

R K Rundle Cornwall – Region 1

01637 875798/ 07974 361768

R J & S E Whitcombe Hampshire – Region 4

01730 895119/ 07968 182651/ www.hawkleyherd.co.uk

R A Ford Leicestershire – Region 5 T M Kent Shropshire – Region 6 Mrs D Rusher Somerset – Region 3 E Noy Hertfordshire – Region 5 Sir Simon Day Devon – Region 2 B G & J Z A Dart Devon – Region 2 A R Lee Northumberland – Region 7

01858 545227/ 07980 893663 07903 855099

FEMALES 5 bulling heifers 5 bulling heifers 5 x 24-mth bulling heifers 6 yearling & 6 bulling heifers Bulling & maiden heifers Cows in calf, or with calves 12-15 bulling heifers

01643 841427 07812 137201 07792 840805 (Rob Wooderson) 01884 277410 01665 574277/ 07789 390400

AND FINALLY … (thanks to the RASE newsletter for this one)

While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75 year old farmer, the doctor struck up a conversation with him. Eventually the topic got around to politicians and their role as our leaders.

The old farmer said, “Well, as I see it, most politicians are post tortoises.’

Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a post tortoise was. The farmer said, ‘When you’re driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a tortoise balanced on top, that’s a post tortoise.”

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The farmer saw the puzzled look on the doctor’s face so he continued to explain, ‘You know he didn’t get up there by himself; he doesn’t belong up there; he doesn’t know what to do while he’s up there; he’s elevated beyond his ability to function; and you just wonder what kind of idiot put him up there to begin with!’

TOWERGATE YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION To be held at the National Show, Royal Bath & West Show Friday 29th May Entries are invited from any Society member, from any Region, aged between 11-15 years, or between 16-25 years of age on 29th May, as well as sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters or employees of members.

For more information about rules and prizes please see the April newsletter, or contact SDHBS. If you wish to enter please would you complete the form below and return it to the Society office by Friday 22nd May. If there are fewer than 6 competitors for each year group entered by the closing date this Competition will not take place. ********************

I wish to enter the 2015 Young Handler Competition to be held on Friday 29th May at the Royal Bath & West Show Name ……………………………………………………................................................................................

Address ................................................................................................................................ ……………………………………………................................................................................................. ..................................................Telephone no. .........................................................

Date of birth …………………………..............................................................................................

Eligibility criteria (eg daughter of member) ………………………………………………..............

Signed …………………………....………………………………………………………….........................................

TO BE RETURNED TO SDHBS BY FRIDAY 22ND MAY 16