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2020
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WOLFSTAR BULLS AT 18,000GNS & 17,000GNS LEAD THE WAY AT STIRLING FEBRUARY BULL SALES
86 BULLS
SELLING TO AVERAGE
£5039
AVERAGES UP ON THE YEAR BY £64
67% CLEARANCE RATE
The February 2020 Stirling Simmental Bull Sale saw a terrific trade for the Wolfstar herd of Mr A King, Ormiston, East Lothian with bulls at 18,000gns & 17,000gns leading the sale. The sale saw 86 Simmental bulls sold to an increased average of £5039 (up by +£64) with a clearance rate of 67%.
Leading the way at 18,000gns was the June-2018 born Wolfstar Jackaroo, by Team Celtic and out of Wolfstar Ellie. He sold to the judge Phillip Simmers who runs the Backmuir herd at Backmuir Farm, Keith. Mr Simmers, who judged the entries with his son Reece acting as a shadow judge, also paid the next best price of 17,000gns for the Reserve Senior Champion, the May 2018 born Wolfstar Jimmy Choo, by Islavale Guy and out of Wolfstar Forget-me-not.
Also in the five figure prices at 10,000gns was a first prize intermediate bull from youngsters Kate and Alan McNee, whose parents Robert and Hazel run Over Finlarg Farm at Tealing, near Dundee. The brother and sister duo’s first bull ever sold at sale was the June-2018 born Finlarg Jaguar, by Team Drambuie. Finlarg Jaguar sold to S McClymont & Son, Tinnis, Selkirk.
Other leading prices included 8,000gns for Blackford Jumbo, by Blackford Galaxy, from the MacPhersons at Blackford, Croy, Inverness. He sold to A Wright, West Lundie, Argaty, Doune. Brechin breeder Heather Duff’s sole entry, Pitmudie Joskin, by Dellfield Goldeneye sold for 7,200gns to JW Fullerton, Corsbie, Earlston.
The reserve overall champion –Corskie Jalex, by Dirnanean Bradley from the Greens at Corskie – sold for 7,000gns to C & G Thomson, Wester Tulloch, Midmar. The Stronach family, which runs the Islavale herd at Berryleys, Grange, sold to a top of 7,000gns for Islavale Jeronimo, by Ranfurly Confederate. He sold to the Maxwells at Jaw Farm, Fintry. The Smiths, who run the Drumsleed herd at Fordoun, Laurencekirk, sold to a top of 6,000gns for Drumsleed Jakarta, by Wolfstar Gordy. He sold to DN Campbell, Bardnaclavan, Westfield, Thurso.
Topping the female trade of the day was the Female Champion Annick Duchess 19th, bred by Mr L D Quarm, Holehouse Farm, Annick Lodge Estate, By Irvine, Ayrshire. Sired by Wolfstar Gold Digger 15 and out of a Skerrington Visa daughter, she was sold for 4,200gns and another to the judge Phillip Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith.
AVERAGES: 86 bulls £5039 (+£64) 16 females £1995 5 Cows and calves £2415
Finlarg Jaguar 10,000gns
Corskie Jackpot 9000gns
Broombrae Joey 8200gns Saltire Jaguar 9000gns
Ranfurly Jackpot 9000gns
Manor Park John 8000gns
8,500GNS ISLAVALE JESTER TOPS THE FEBRUARY SALE AT ABERDEEN
10 BULLS SELL TO AVERAGE £4,494
UP BY £84
SIMMENTAL TOPS
THE ALL-BREEDS AVERAGES
83% CLEARANCE RATE
Topping the trade at Aberdeen and Northern Mart Spring Sale at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, on 26th February was the 8,500gns Islavale Jester 18 bred by W S Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, Banffshire. Sired by the well-known Ranfurly Confederate C24 11 EX 94, out of Islavale Eleanor 2 EX 91, a daughter AVERAGES UP of the 22,000gns Dirnanean Bradley 10 EX 93, this bull sold to Gill & Co, Ross-Shire. Judging the pre-show sale was Ian Goldie, of Greenhill, Cummertrees, Annan who put up Blackford Jaguar 18, from Mr W G Macpherson (A Firm), Blackford Farm, Croy, Inverness, as his Champion. Sired by the noted Blackford Galaxy 15, and out of Silver Wells Belle EX 91, a Kilbride Farm Strabane daughter, this bull sold for 5,800gns to G Ramsay, Keith. Third top price on the day and the Reserve Champion bull was Tillyeve Jason 18, from Messrs C & M Bruce, Tillyeve, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. An Overhill House Ghandi son, out of Tillyeve Gemma, a Grangewood Columbus 11, this bull sold for 4,800gns to B Norburn, Freswick.
7600GNS ISLAVALE JAMMYDODGER HEADS UP STIRLING MAY BULLS
SIMMENTAL BREED INCREASES ITS SALE AVERAGE BY £375
21 BULLS SELLING TO AVERAGE £4814
Islavale Jammydodger 18 from Mr WS Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith, sold for 7600gns to lead the trade for Simmental bulls from United Auctions’ Stirling Bull Sales May catalogue. From a strong line-up of bulls offered from the herd, Islavale sold five bulls in all at over 6000gns to gross £33,968 at an average of £6794.
Due to the lockdown and restrictions in place with the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s sale was conducted via direct marketing instead of a live sale at Stirling Agricultural Centre. A very solid demand for Simmental bulls saw 21 sell to average £4814.15, up by a mighty £375.15. Of the six breeds offered for sale in the catalogue, only one other breed saw an increase in averages on the year.
The November 2018 born Islavale Jammydodger, the youngest catalogued Islavale bull, is by the AI sire Team Celtic 11 and is out of Islavale Elisha EX 91, a Curaheen Bandit daughter. Heading down south and to a pedigree home, Islavale Jammydoger was purchased by Rhys Grenham, Boars Head Farm, Crowborough, Sussex to join his Boars Head Simmental herd.
Commenting, Mr Grenham said: “We saw the bull advertised in the pre-sale catalogue, and whilst we hadn’t seen him in the flesh we saw the pictures of him and also spoke to Stewart Stronach. The bull has a combination of good breeding and performance figures that we like. We could see in the pics, and now confirmed when he’s home, he’s got terrific conformation, length, width and power, and carries a real Simmental presence.”
After settling into his new surrounds, Islavale Jammydodger will be heading out to work in the herd which presently comprises of 10 pedigree cows with youngstock coming through behind. The Boars Head herd was established in the early 1970s and has carried on through three generations to present. “We very much try and produce the best stock we can to sell good Simmental bulls commercially, and to support pedigree sales with both bulls and females. Purchasing Islavale Jammydodger is an investment for the herd to continue to meet that quality aim”, said Mr Grenham.
The Simmental breed has enjoyed a strong trade into the Scottish islands in recent years and this was continued when the second top priced bull, Islavale Jordi 18 (TF) also from the Stronach family, sold for 6500gns to JR Rendall, Whitehow, Orkney. This bull, October 2018 born, is by the herd’s stock bull Corskie Highlander and is out of another Curaheen Bandit daughter, Islavale Topaz 3. A maternal half-brother to the noted 25,000gns Corskie Gingersnap, Corskie Highlander’s first calf at sale for the Islavale herd, Islavale Jackpot, made the 15,000gns sale top price when selling at Stirling in October 2019.
Continuing the May 2020 sale run, Islavale Javelin 18 sold for 6250gns. This calf is sired by Ranfurly Confederate C24 11 EX 94, and is out of Islavale Freda, a Woodhall Walker daughter. October 2018 born, Islavale Javelin was purchased by Islay Estates, Isle of Islay. A prolic sire, Ranfurly Confederate sons have previously sold up to 24,000gns for the Islavale herd. Heading to the same buyer was Islavale Javan at 6000gns. October 2018 born, Islavale Javan is by Atlow Dixon 12 and is out of another Woodhall Walker daughter, Islavale Cassie. Islavale Javan is a full brother to Islavale Gambler who was the Overall Simmental Champion at Stirling in February 2017.
The last bull at 6000gns was Islavale Jabba who was purchased by Gavin Brown for his Springfield pedigree herd at Springfield Farm, Penicuik. This bull, November 2018 born is by the Team Celtic 11 son, Wolfstar Elusive 13, and is out of Islavale Eleanor, another Curaheen Bandit daughter.
Selling at 5200gns was the polled bull Corskie Journal PP 18 from Mr WJ & J Green, Fochabers, Moray. This November 2018 bull is by Linde General and is out of Lykke Isabella who was imported from Denmark as a heifer after Iain Green judged her as overall junior female champion at the Danish National Simmental Show in 2015. Buying this bull was J C McLaren & Partners, for their Dargill pedigree herd at Crieff, Perthshire.
AVERAGES: 21 Bulls £4814.15 (+£375.15)
ISLAVALE JAMMYDODGER 7600gns
ISLAVALE JAVELIN 6250gns
ISLAVALE JAVAN 6000gns ISLAVALE JORDI 6500gns
ISLAVALE JABBA 6000gns
CORSKIE JOURNAL 5200gns
Carlisle May 3400GNS HEPPLEWHITE JUPITER 18 TAKES THE TOP PRICE AT CARLISLE
From a small show of online bulls at Carlisle’s May Simmental Sale, the October 2018 born Hepplewhite Jupiter 18, a heterozygous polled bull from John & Olive Trafford, Springfield, Cockermouth made the top price of 3400gns. By Sneumgaard Imperator and out of Hepplewhite Champagne 23rd, the purchaser was Robert Davison, Crowhall Farm, Hartley Lane, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear. The second top price of 3000gns was paid for Bosahan Kestrel from John & Bridget Olds, Bosahan Farm, Falmouth, Cornwall. Another heterozygous polled bull, Kestrel is by Heathbrow Freddie Starr 14 (P), and is out of Bosahan Briony. Buying this bull was AM&VR Pascoe, Lower Boskenwyn Farm, Gweek, Helston. In all four bulls were sold at the fixture which was entirely online due to the Covid-19 situation.
TWO ISLAVALE BULLS MAKE 14,000GNS AND LEAD A SOLID TRADE AT STIRLING
52 BULLS
SELL TO AVERAGE £5,589
UP BY £411
SIMMENTALS LEAD
THE BREEDS IN NUMBERS SOLD FEMALE OUTFITS SELL TO 5500GNS
64% CLEARANCE RATE
Islavale Kristoff 14,000gns Islavale Kai 14,000gns
Two bulls from the Islavale herd of Mr WS Stronach, Berryleys Farm, Grange, Keith both made 14,000gns to lead a solid Simmental trade at the Stirling October Bull Sale held at United Auctions Stirling Agricultural Centre on Monday 19th October.
Held under the restricted Covid conditions, the sale saw four bulls making five figures and over, and twenty-six in all selling at 5000gns or more. The fifty-two bulls sold, the most by any breed in the week, averaged a healthy £5589 which was up by £411 on the year. The clearance rate was 64% of the bulls forward.
Bulls to produce top quality breeding females were very much in demand from commercial breeders who led the bidding. Commenting on the bulls, John Roberts of United Auctioneers said: “It was a strong show and there was a ready demand for long, clean bulls with a bit of size and style and with good milk figures.” Bulls sold into all areas of Scotland and into the islands with eleven going to Orkney and further bulls also going to the Isle of Islay, and Isle of Bute.
The first of the Islavale bulls at 14,000gns was the April 2019 born Islavale Kristoff 19. Semen tested prior to sale, this bull is by Corskie Highlander who has had previous sons to 15,000gns, and is out of the seven-year-old Islavale Ethel EX 91. Purchasing the joint top price was Pitgaveny Farms who run the Pitgaveny pedigree herd at Elgin, Morayshire. Speaking after the sale, Geoff Anderson who manages the herd at Pitgaveny Farms said; “We had seen the Islavale bulls on farm prior to the sale and Islavale Kristoff is just our type of bull. He’s got power, great depth and width, and is good on his legs, just a very complete bull. First and foremost we liked the bull but it is a bonus that he also has some very good performance figures.” The plans for the bull are to put him to some of the herds’ 12 pedigree cows before mainly using him on the 225 strong herd of commercial Simmental cross cows. In the commercial herd females that are not retained as replacements are sold as bulling heifers at 18/19 months, with the male progeny left entire and put through a bull beef system.
Also from the Stronach’s at 14,000gns was Islavale Kai 19. Again April 2019 born, this bull is by Curaheen Giant 2 whose progeny have sold at Stirling up to 16,000gns, and is out of the Popes Laird daughter Islavale Britney. This bull was purchased by commercial producers J&J Pattullo at Sandyford, Kirriemuir, Angus. Commenting, Ian Pattullo said; “This bull was very pleasing to the eye and carried a lot of length and style. We run 150 Simmental x Limousin bulls and are looking to breed our own heifers. This is the most we’ve paid for a bull and it’s very much an investment for the herd to produce and leave the quality of progeny we’re looking for. We want to have plenty of length in our cows and also good milk.” Prior to the sale Mr Pattullo said that he had studied a lot of the bulls and their breeding on the Society’s Simmental Market website which he had found very helpful.
From a strong pen of bulls, all pre-sale semen tested, the prolific Islavale herd sold six bulls in all to gross a mighty 50,800gns and to an average of £8,889. Further Islavale bulls sold at 6500, 6000, 5800, and 4500gns.
Another good pen of bulls, semen tested and with excellent performance figures, came in the shape of the offering from the Strathisla herd of Strathisla Farms, Moolies, Meigle, Blairgowrie. Topping this pen at 11,500gns was the April 2019 born Strathisla Kinloch 19. In the top 1% of the breed for milk and with a Self Replacing Index of +118, this bull is by the noted sire Atlow Dixon 12 EX 91, and is out of Strathisla Foxys Mira VG 88, who is from the ‘best breeding line’ in the herd. Strathisla Kinloch was bought by R&N Barclay, (Harestone Farm), South Road, Insch, Aberdeenshire for their 400-cow commercial herd which is heavily influenced by Simmental genetics. Speaking of his purchase Stuart Barclay said; “The Strathisla bull had extreme length, was clean, and well grown for his age. We liked the breeding with him being by the proven Atlow sire and from a strong female line. We’ll be aiming to use the bull to breed dark red female replacements which in turn will be put to the Charolais bull. We find that combination produces very marketable progeny that meet a ready demand at both Huntly and Thainstone markets commercial sales.” Through the sale the Strathisla herd sold six bulls in all to average an excellent £6352.50.
The final bull in the four figure prices was Broombrae Kojac 19 who made 10,000gns for the breeder Mr GL Clark, Broombrae Farm, Auchtermuchty, Cupar, Fife. This bull is by the herd sire Lisglass Goldstar 15, who this year won the senior bull class in the Society’s Virtual Show, and is out of the Team Wisconsin daughter Broombrae Delight. Purchasing the March 2019 born Broombrae Kojac 19 was Mr D Lowry who runs the Keeldrum pedigree herd at Newsteadings Farm, Cartland, Lanark. After the sale Mr Lowry said; “This bull is full of breeding and from a very strong female line. I know the sire very well and the mother, Broombrae Delight, is one of the best cows I’ve seen. The bull in himself is long and clean, has a bit of power about him, an excellent top, and is very correct on his legs. This is the most I’ve paid to date for a bull and with the aim of continuing to build the quality in the herd.” The Keeldrum herd presently comprises of seventy plus cows. Through the winter the bull will be given a few cows to settle in before being given a batch of cows in the spring.
Finishing on a high note, the last bull in the sale ring, the June 2019 born Greencap Kane 19 from Colin Inglis, Dalachy Farm, Aberdour, Fife, made 9000gns. Another bull with strong performance figures, Greencap Kane 19 is by Denizes Fabio 14, and is out of the Omorga Volvo daughter Greencap Darcy. Heading north, Greencap Kane was bought by D&R Durno & Sons for their Auchorachan pedigree herd at Auchorachan Farm, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch. Of his purchase, Michael Durno said; “I was taken by the length and correctness of this bull and he’s been bought for the pedigree job but will double up with the commercial herd as well. I liked the breeding in the bull and had seen pictures of the cow prior to the sale, and also liked a half-brother of this bull that was sold at Stirling to a pedigree herd last year.”
Mr MA Barlow, Four Oaks, Ulnes, Nr Leyland, Lancashire, sold Denizes Kylian 19 for 8500gns. This January 2019 born bull, carrying width and muscle, had tremendous performance figures across the board for calving ease, milk, and with a top 1% Self Replacing Index. By the homebred stock bull Denizes Hamish, Denizes Kylian is out of Denizes Trixi Belle 3rd. Another bull going to a commercial producer, Denizes Kylian 19 was snapped up by DM Keay & Son, East Balloch, Kirriemuir, Angus.
From the Backmuir team of Reece & Andrew Simmers, Backmuir Farm, Keith, Banffshire, the March 2019 born Backmuir Knight 19 made 8000gns. By Corrick Hayden 16, a Kilbride Farm Delboy son, this bull is out of Starline Karina 50th. Heading back to Keith, Backmuir Knight 19 was purchased by EM Smith & Sons, Towiemore, Drummuir, who are top end commercial Simmental consignors at sales at Aberdeen and Northern Marts.
Another from the Simmers, Backmuir Knox 19, also made 7000gns when selling to WJ Fraser & Sons, Auchnarrow, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch. April 2019 born, this bull is another by Corrick Hayden 16 and is also out of a Starline female, Starline Eva 23rd. The Starline breeding is from the herd of RH Widdicombe, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon.
Also at 7000gns was Drumsleed Karate 19 from Mr GW Smith, Drumsleed, Fordoun, Lawrencekirk, Aberdeenshire. This March 2019 bull is by Wolfstar Gordy 15, a Team Celtic 11 son, and is out of the Popes Barclay daughter Drumsleed Faye 14. Another bull with excellent performance figures, Drumsleed Karate 19 sold to the islands and N&M McLellan, Kilchiaran Farm, Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay. Also a Wolfstar Gordy 15 son, Drumsleed Know-how 19 sold for 6800gns to S&J Urquhart, Bogloch, Lumphannan, Aberdeenshire. An April 2019 born bull, Drumsleed Know-how is out of the nine year old Drumsleed Calypso. Further bulls from the Drumsleed herd sold for 5500, 5000, and 3500gns to yield a very solid average.
Other leading prices: Lot 636 6500gns Islavale Kiddo to AH Smith, Low Arkland Farm, Celton, Castle Douglas, Kirkudbrightshire. Lot 644 6000gns Islavale Kuzco to Scottish Government Bull Stud, Knocknagael, Inverness Lot 633 5800gns Islavale Khan to GW & KP Lawrie, Hillhead of Careston, By Brechin, Angus. Lot 666 5800gns Strathisla Kruger to A&J Craig, Craigton, castle Douglas, Kirkudbrightshire. Lot 603 5500gns Drumsleed Kayak to G Angus & Co, Binzian Farm, Forgandenny, Perth. Lot 610 5500gns Jaw Kabull to T Clark & Sons, Abbey farm, Madderty, Crieff Lot 620 5500gns Team Knockout 19 to R McNee Ltd, Woodend Farm, Armadale, West Lothian Lot 670 5500gns Annick Kevlar to C&M Bruce, Tillyeve, Udny, Ellon.
Broombrae Kojac 10,000gns
Denizes Kylian 8,500gns Greencap Kane 9,000gns
Backmuir Knight 8,000gns
DENIZES FEMALE ‘OUTFIT’ SELLS TO 5500GNS
From the small female offering the seven-year-old Denizes Melody 17th, from Mr MA Barlow, Ulnes, Nr Leyland, Lancashire, along with her polled bull calf at foot, Denzies Lynx made 5500gns when selling as separate lots. Denizes Melody 17th, an Ashland Tornado daughter Pd’d in calf to Blackford Galaxy, was bought by Fulton Ronald, Duntuim, Aberfeldy, for 2700gns, whilst Denizes Lynx, a Slievenagh International 17 (PP) sired calf was bought for 2800gns by GMR & FM Sandison, Hindatoon, Harray, Orkney.
A further seven year old cow Cairnview Sonia 2nd and her bull calf at foot Cairnview Loyal 20, from Mr AJ Wilson, Westcroft Farm, Kilwinning, Ayrshire made a combined 5100gns when sold as separate lots but both being snapped up by WR Simmers & Sons, Backmuir, Keith, Banffshire. Cairnview Sonia 2nd, a Bruchag Awesome 09 9 daughter and AI’d to Woodhall Ferrari, made 2100gns, whilst her bull calf, Cairnview Loyal 20, sired by Woodhall Ferrari, made 3000gns.
The Denizes herd also made 4800gns when selling the March 2017 born first calved heifer Denizes Trixie Belle 12 to OF W Stevenson, Ballingry Farm, Ballingry, Fife. This heifer is by Dinton Nautical and out of Denizes Trixie Belle 8. She was sold, Pd’d in calf to Blackford
Denizes Melody and Lynx 5,500gns
Galaxy, with her May 2020 born polled heifer calf at foot, Denizes Trixie Belle 17, by Slievenagh International 17 (PP).
AVERAGES: 52 Bulls £5589 (+£411) 10 Females £2877 (+£549) 4 Calves £4541.25
WELLBRAY SIMMENTAL BULL SELLS TO 3,500GNS AT DUNGANNON
Breed average increases by £516
Asmall entry of pedigree bulls sold to a top of 3,500gns at the Northern Ireland Simmental Club’s autumn sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart on Friday, 23rd October.
The sale, sponsored by Bimeda, saw four bulls sell to average £2,861 each – an increase of £516 on this time last year.
Taking the the day’s top price, and setting a new herd record of 3,500gns, was local Pomeroy breeder David McElmurry, who established his 12-cow Wellbray herd in 2014. The fifteen-monthold Wellbray Kingbee 19 is sired by Kilbride Farm Warren, and is the first calf from the home-bred Kilbride Farm Dragoon daughter Wellbray Bella. Kingbee is in the breed’s top 10% for milk and caught the eye of pedigree herd owner Aaron Smyth who runs the 8-cow Gortnacarry Herd alongside a 40-cow commercial suckler enterprise based at Culnady, Maghera. “This bull is a long, clean and deepbodied, with a level back, breed character and good legs and feet,” said Mr Smyth.
Second highest price of the day at 3,000gns, went to William Nelson, and son George, from Rosslea, for the fourteen-monthold Drumacritten Kyle. This bull was sired by the 2014 and 2015 Balmoral Show breed champion Dermotstown Delboy, and is out of the home-bred Omorga Volvo daughter Drumacritten Gaby GP84. Ranked in the breed’s top 15% for calving ease at +3, this one sold to suckler farmer David Wright from Caledon.
Wellbray Kingbee 3500gns Drumacritten Kyle 19 3000gns
SOCIETY SALES CHECKLIST
To help members with entry and inspection requirements for Simmental Society Sales, please use the following checklist, and supporting sale requirements, and sale precheck notes.
Required
DNA test bulls and first calving females –12 weeks prior to sale recommended
Submit performance data ready for inclusion in catalogue
Check closing date for entries Submit entries to auctioneers Submit Herd Health Declaration – All herds must be testing for Johnes and have a Risk Level 1-4
Carry out BVD testing and vaccination
Check pedigree and passport details correspond
Check ear tags
Scrotal Circumference
Semen testing
Presale Inspection Additional Notes
All bulls and first calving females must be sire verified before the sale. It is recommended that samples should be submitted 12 weeks prior to sale to allow time for testing and possible re-sampling if required All scanning weight data should be submitted prior to close of entries so data can be included in the catalogue. Only bulls that have been scanned and weighed will have figures published in the catalogue. On auctioneer website, Simmental website and Facebook Either via auctioneers on-line entry system or postal entries Herd Health Declarations to be submitted with entries. Details will be checked with relevant CHeCS scheme providers and must be up to date at the time of the sale. Animals must be BVD Accredited free or tested for BVD. All entries must be BVD vaccinated prior to sale. Advise the Society immediately of any discrepancies between pedigree and passport information Ensure these meet the required legislation
Minimum size Under 18 months – 36cm Over 18 months – 38cm
If bulls have been Semen Tested and this is included in the catalogue or announced at the sale a copy of the semen test paperwork must be provided to the auctioneer. All cattle forward at the sale will be veterinary inspected by a Society appointed vet. Eyes, teeth, testicles/udders, temperament and general health will be checked. Bulls will be weighed and must meet the minimum weight criteria specified in the Bye Laws.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING OFFICIAL SOCIETY SALES
• All vendors must be members of a CHeCS approved Health
Scheme • All entries must be tested/vaccinated for BVD (testing does not apply to accredited herds) • All vendors must be screening for Johnes and a risk level included on the Herd Health Declaration • All bulls must be DNA sire verified • All females that have not had a registered calf must be DNA sire verified • DNA samples should be with the Society by the close of entries • Herd Health Declarations should be with the Society by the close of entries. Details will be checked with the relevant scheme and must be up to date at the time of the sale. • For EBV’s to be printed in the catalogue, all males must be scanned and have an authenticated weighing • All females will have EBV’s printed in the catalogue • All bulls listed as semen tested must have appropriate official certification presented to the market office along with the animal’s passport.
IBR
Testing and vaccination of heifers is no longer compulsory for Official Society Sales.
Members are encouraged to continue with the testing of their herds via the CHeCS health scheme. The IBR status of a herd will continue to be requested within the sale herd Health Declaration and included in the vendor index in the sale catalogue.
SALE PRECHECKS
Please be aware of the following before entering Simmental Cattle to any of our Society sales:
• Testicles Bull’s testicles will be measured and inspected by the veterinary surgeon. They must be a minimum size of 36 cm in circumference (14 Months), and 38 cm (over 18 months), measured at the widest point of the scrotum. The vet retains the right at his discretion to reject any bulls with uneven or soft testicles. Progeny from bulls with small/uneven/soft testicles which fail inspections will not be accepted into the BSCS herd book 10 months after the sale inspection date. Bulls which may have suffered injury will be considered on a case-bycase basis.
• Warts Animals with active warts must be treated by the member’s veterinary surgeon and a vet’s certificate should be available for inspection at the Sale
• Teeth Teeth must make proper contact with the dental pad of the upper jaw but due allowance will be made for the age and dental development of the animal. Any animal with severely undershot or severely overshot jaws will be rejected and progeny from such animals will not be accepted into the BSCS herd book 10 months after the sale inspection date. Where the veterinary surgeon declares that an animal is marginally overshot or undershot that animal may still be offered through the sale but will be excluded from the show. The Auctioneer will announce that at the point of inspection of animal was found to be marginally overshot or undershot
• General Health Animals with active infections, a contagious disease, or a disorder or condition, may be rejected by the veterinary surgeon. Minor injuries may be treated by a veterinary surgeon in the market but this must be announced at the time of sale. The decisions of the veterinary surgeon appointed by the Society are final and binding. Any animal which is considered by the vet to be not in a healthy and proper condition to be presented as representing a good specimen of the breed at an official collective sale, will be rejected.
• Feet Please ensure that feet and legs are sound and locomotion is satisfactory.
• Check that the animals are of good conformation/condition and meet the required minimum weight for age as per the chart below:-
AGE IN DAYS WEIGHT 365 573 370 580 375 586 380 593 385 600 390 607 395 613 400 620 405 625 410 630 415 635 420 640 425 645 430 650 435 655 AGE IN DAYS WEIGHT 440 660 445 665 450 670 455 675 460 680 465 685 470 690 475 695 480 700 485 705 490 710 500 720 505 725 510 729 515 734 AGE IN DAYS WEIGHT 520 738 525 743 530 747 535 752 540 756 545 761 550 765 555 770 560 774 565 779 570 783 575 788 580 792 585 797 590 801 AGE IN DAYS WEIGHT 595 806 600 810 605 815 610 819 615 824 620 828 625 833 630 837 635 842 640 846 645 851 650 855 655 860 660 864 665 869 AGE IN DAYS WEIGHT 670 873 675 878 680 882 685 887 690 891 695 896 700 900 705 905 710 909 715 914 720 918 725 923 730 927 735 932 740 936 AGE IN DAYS WEIGHT 745 941 750 945 755 950 760 954 765 959 770 963 775 968 780 972 785 977 790 981 795 986 800 990
IT IS THE PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE CATTLE PURCHASED MEET THE CRITERIA OF THEIR EXISTING HERD HEALTH SCHEME.
