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IHFA Recommended Bull Breeding List, Daughter Proven AI Sires, September 2015

Daughter Proven (D.P.) AI Sires, + 220 kgs Milk, + 8.6 kgs Butterfat, + 8.5 kgs Protein, ranked on EBI, > 50% Reliability, > 0 Feet & Legs, > 0 Mammary ALL BULLS LISTED ARE SUITABLE FOR PEDIGREE REGISTRATION CODE Name of Bull QGH S2258 LDU S1458 SBS S1311 ABH MMU S1622 ZLC WJU LZI S1494 S2237 OLG S1036 PDW RPY LDF S789 S706 GZG S1137 DZS ZMK CVZ S2213 VTH ZSS S2306 S2189 S1343 S1176 S1187 VSC S953 S1370 S902 S2193 S2066 S1599 XDO APF MLW S1166 S1224 VHM S1496 WWO OYK

(IG) GRANAGOLEEN CGH QUENNIE AMIGHETTI M-O-MAN MAGNIFICO ET LISDUFF MANFRED ET ROYLANE BOXER PUNCH 4311-ET STANTONS BARCODE DANSIRE OMAN ODDER ABS HERCULES MACOMBER O-MAN BOGART DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET LAURELHILL CLASSIC WA-DEL JUNCTION-ET BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET BLACKBOY MARBRI FACEBOOK BALLIVOR OLYMPIC GOLD ET COGENT TWIST PELLERAT DOMINO REARY TRAPATTONI LISDUFF LEGACY LONG-LANGS OMAN OMAN TV TL TY TIMMER CLIMAX GUARINI GEN-I-BEQ LAVAMAN (IG) DOONSHANE TRUMPET MANOUK CO-OP OMAN CAVANA-ET ABS SIMON VIA THELO STANTONS SUDIAL MR GOLDNOAKS MAGNUS-ET LOCKER-LANE RW BANNING MAPEL WOOD BREWMASTER BENNER BANANA MISTY SPRINGS SUPERSONIC VOSAC MAN REGANCREST ALTAIOTA-ET MAPEL WOOD BOULDER REGAN-ALH DRAGON-ET WINTERSELL MILO ET TACKLEBERRY CO-OP JET STREAM ARMY-ET DANSIRE SHOTTLE SOL AL PAR SHOTTLE NEFAS ET TV TL MILLSTREET GRAND SLAM EVER-GREEN-VIEW ARGON-ET GENERVATIONS LEXOR VH ANDERSTRUP MASSEY MIRACLE DE-SU BKM MCCUTCHEN 1174-ET DE-SU WATSON CO-OP OMAN LOYDIE-ET

Sire x MG Sire Eight x Keet Man-O-Man x Shottle O-Man x H Breiz Boxer x O-Man Man-O-Man x Shottle O-Man x V Bojer Laudan x O-Man O-Man x Louie Freddie x Wizard O-Man x Laudan O-Man x Convincer O-Man x Jocko Big Time x O-Man Man-O-Man x Airraid O-Man x Patron Shottle x Tex Man-O-Man x Goldyn Spooky x Sunny Boy Mascol x O-Man O-Man x Aaron O-Man x D Novalis Goldwyn x O-Man Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Eight x Keet Man-O-Man x Goldwyn O-Man x Orion O-Man x Laudan O-Man x Lorak Buckeye x Rudolph Man-O-Man x Shottle Nifty x Shottle Garrett x Shottle Bogart x Baxter Super x Shottle O-Man x Jocko O-Man x Ito Man-O-Man x Shottle Goldwyn x O-Man O-Man x Goldwyn Lawn Boy P X Goldstar Jet Stream x BW Marshall Shottle x T Funkis Shottle x Jocko Gibor x RUU Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Massey x Roumare Bookem x Shottle Boliver x Shottle O-Man x BW Marshall

HO% Proof 94 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 91 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 97 100 100 100 100 100 100

DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP

Milk kgs 246.5 265.5 393.0 539.0 367.1 255.4 362.5 419.0 517.5 463.8 336.0 360.8 329.4 644.0 425.5 455.5 465.0 374.0 353.0 549.5 222.0 401.0 368.2 376.5 386.8 320.5 555.8 604.5 389.2 495.1 300.4 569.2 347.9 527.2 335.0 527.5 460.8 271.5 421.9 314.6 391.8 255.1 418.3 511.5 323.4 517.2 302.9 563.0 274.0 299.5

Fat kgs 12.0 13.2 16.5 19.9 16.5 17.2 17.0 18.0 19.3 12.7 20.2 18.6 13.1 23.9 15.5 21.5 17.0 17.0 11.5 20.5 12.0 11.0 15.6 17.5 12.8 20.0 16.7 19.5 11.0 19.7 17.8 28.0 19.5 17.4 10.5 16.1 18.1 10.5 19.1 11.2 14.1 10.8 12.6 21.0 12.4 19.4 10.8 17.7 13.0 14.5

Prot Fat % kgs 12.5 0.05 10.0 0.06 16.5 0.03 19.8 -0.01 16.3 0.05 10.1 0.14 15.0 0.06 14.0 0.04 15.6 0.00 16.2 -0.08 12.3 0.14 15.3 0.09 13.3 0.01 19.9 -0.01 13.5 -0.01 16.5 0.07 17.0 -0.01 14.5 0.05 15.0 -0.03 22.0 -0.01 10.0 0.07 15.5 -0.07 18.0 0.03 14.0 0.06 14.5 -0.03 12.0 0.14 18.4 -0.08 22.0 -0.06 14.2 -0.07 19.9 0.02 12.0 0.12 16.3 0.11 12.6 0.12 15.4 -0.04 13.5 -0.04 14.9 -0.07 15.2 0.01 13.0 0.01 13.8 0.06 13.2 -0.01 13.5 -0.01 9.3 0.02 13.5 -0.06 16.0 0.03 12.1 0.00 19.4 0.00 12.9 -0.01 16.6 -0.06 11.1 0.05 14.5 0.06

Prot % 0.08 0.02 0.06 0.04 0.08 0.03 0.05 0.01 -0.03 0.02 0.02 0.06 0.04 -0.02 -0.01 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.11 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.06 0.04 -0.04 0.02 -0.03 0.04 -0.04 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.05 0.01 0.02 -0.01 -0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 -0.03 0.04 0.08

EBI € Rel % 282 247 246 233 229 228 223 223 220 218 206 205 204 203 203 199 197 194 193 192 187 186 186 185 184 181 180 179 177 176 175 174 174 174 173 173 170 170 169 169 169 166 166 164 164 163 163 163 161 161

69 58 96 64 68 60 80 94 66 70 80 82 56 54 96 90 74 77 91 90 91 87 76 70 59 92 53 88 61 66 68 66 60 55 94 87 60 90 52 52 71 70 81 70 52 60 61 65 69 97

Milk S.I. 73 57 91 104 92 62 85 74 77 79 72 88 72 99 67 91 89 80 80 118 59 78 103 77 75 72 89 112 71 108 71 86 73 73 70 68 78 73 73 71 69 50 65 82 64 103 70 78 62 84

Fert S.I. 178 156 101 110 105 121 92 110 95 113 96 72 107 85 105 74 95 79 66 51 85 85 62 67 70 78 53 35 75 43 88 54 70 67 64 52 63 56 58 57 72 90 65 60 73 39 67 56 40 67

Calv Health S.I. S.I. 43 -6 35 4 48 7 30 3 39 9 48 7 37 11 43 6 39 8 21 8 39 1 46 3 28 8 29 0 47 3 21 0 20 -1 32 -3 48 8 32 0 46 7 32 10 37 4 41 4 49 -1 25 9 36 5 34 2 39 -6 30 2 17 2 26 12 30 8 29 3 46 9 44 7 20 5 31 11 35 10 36 5 43 -3 31 2 36 7 24 1 28 4 26 7 19 7 34 9 56 9 46 1

C.I.

Surv.

-9.9 -6.6 -6.2 -5.7 -5.1 -7.1 -5.3 -6.1 -4.1 -6.5 -5.2 -3.9 -5.5 -4.7 -6.2 -3.1 -4.3 -4.6 -2.9 -2.5 -4.1 -4.0 -2.6 -2.9 -3.3 -5.2 -2.4 -1.5 -4.2 -2.1 -4.3 -2.8 -4.0 -3.1 -3.6 -3.0 -2.5 -3.2 -2.4 -2.9 -4.6 -3.3 -3.0 -2.7 -2.7 -0.8 -1.1 -2.4 -0.2 -3.6

4.6 6.2 2.0 3.3 3.5 2.8 2.2 2.9 3.7 2.7 2.5 2.0 3.3 2.2 2.4 2.9 3.5 1.8 2.5 1.7 2.8 3.0 2.4 2.6 2.4 1.1 1.9 1.4 1.9 1.4 2.9 1.6 1.7 2.4 1.5 1.3 2.7 1.4 2.3 1.7 1.2 4.1 2.4 2.1 3.3 2.4 4.4 2.1 3.1 1.8

C.D. M.C.D. Gest. 1.6 2.8 1.5 4.2 3.5 0.5 1.6 2.5 2.6 2.5 3.2 1.6 4.1 2.8 2.4 3.9 3.7 3.8 1.6 2.7 1.3 2.6 1.8 1.8 1.9 3.9 1.8 2.1 3.1 4.3 3.7 2.9 4.4 3.3 2.0 2.6 3.4 2.5 2.4 1.5 2.6 2.3 3.2 2.8 2.2 2.3 3.6 4.0 2.9 1.8

7.7 6.1 5.3 5.1 5.5 5.8 5.6 5.0 7.2 6.4 5.2 5.8 5.4 5.4 4.3 5.1 5.3 6.5 5.1 5.7 5.5 6.1 6.3 6.7 5.3 4.7 6.0 6.0 5.1 5.8 6.8 4.7 4.5 4.9 4.5 6.7 5.4 3.8 6.0 6.1 5.7 6.2 6.2 7.1 5.6 6.7 5.9 4.4 3.5 5.2

-4.0 -3.2 -3.8 -3.1 -4.0 -4.0 -2.8 -3.6 -3.8 -1.3 -3.6 -4.0 -2.9 -2.3 -4.0 -1.4 -1.6 -3.2 -4.0 -3.0 -3.5 -2.7 -2.7 -4.0 -4.0 -2.0 -2.7 -2.3 -4.0 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 -2.7 -2.2 -4.0 -3.8 -1.5 -1.8 -2.8 -2.2 -4.0 -2.4 -4.0 -1.9 -2.1 -2.0 -1.8 -3.3 -5.3 -4.0

Milk SCC Lame. Temp. Time 0.08 0.00 0.17 8.1 -0.04 -0.01 0.11 -0.6 -0.02 -0.05 0.08 -4.6 -0.03 -0.02 0.10 3.4 -0.09 -0.02 0.13 4.7 -0.21 0.00 0.07 5.5 -0.13 -0.02 0.00 -17.2 -0.06 -0.02 0.16 -19.6 -0.15 -0.01 0.03 -0.7 -0.09 -0.03 0.10 2.2 0.00 -0.01 -0.03 9.5 -0.02 -0.02 0.10 -9.8 -0.12 -0.03 0.05 -2.5 -0.02 0.01 0.02 1.2 0.03 -0.05 0.15 -18.8 -0.02 -0.01 0.20 1.6 0.01 0.00 0.02 -21.4 0.05 -0.02 -0.04 0.2 -0.10 -0.01 -0.01 -11.7 0.00 0.00 0.05 -3.9 -0.06 -0.03 0.04 16.7 -0.15 -0.03 0.08 15.8 -0.02 -0.02 -0.02 -13.2 -0.08 -0.01 0.09 14.1 0.05 -0.01 0.06 0.0 -0.09 -0.02 0.15 -8.3 -0.03 -0.04 0.08 -3.5 0.00 -0.01 -0.02 -8.3 0.09 0.01 -0.04 -5.0 -0.04 0.01 0.08 0.2 -0.05 0.00 0.12 10.1 -0.16 -0.03 0.07 2.6 -0.13 -0.01 0.16 -5.8 -0.03 -0.01 0.01 -13.1 -0.08 -0.03 0.08 -5.4 -0.08 -0.02 0.01 -11.6 -0.06 -0.01 0.11 -0.2 -0.08 -0.05 -0.05 2.3 -0.12 -0.04 0.03 -4.5 -0.08 -0.02 0.03 6.3 -0.01 0.01 -0.02 4.4 -0.05 0.00 0.14 5.6 -0.09 -0.03 0.18 16.2 -0.04 -0.02 0.05 -2.2 -0.04 -0.02 0.06 -0.3 -0.06 -0.02 0.01 -4.8 -0.12 -0.01 -0.07 -9.9 -0.15 -0.02 0.04 -3.6 -0.12 -0.03 0.07 4.5 -0.04 -0.01 -0.07 16.8

F & L Mamm Type B.C.S. AI Org. 0.13 3.61 1.28 2.48 0.73 1.81 1.66 0.43 0.58 0.38 1.47 0.64 2.16 1.35 0.44 2.98 0.24 0.20 0.41 1.22 0.05 1.22 1.67 0.18 1.49 1.46 0.75 0.67 1.00 1.54 1.61 2.68 0.33 0.95 0.58 2.03 1.11 2.32 1.22 1.04 1.69 2.31 0.37 0.26 0.50 1.68 0.81 3.88 1.04 0.89

*Standard Deviation - Temperament = 0.04 **Standard Deviation - Milking TIme = 9.00

0.17 2.92 0.53 2.02 2.25 0.53 0.19 1.20 1.09 1.37 0.41 0.56 2.03 2.01 0.45 1.27 1.90 1.12 1.43 2.10 0.20 1.98 1.95 0.40 1.95 1.12 0.16 0.82 0.61 2.48 0.81 2.17 1.28 2.17 1.60 2.06 2.09 1.70 1.94 0.45 1.63 0.95 1.14 0.80 1.56 1.71 2.10 3.49 1.78 0.17

0.27 3.70 0.98 2.43 2.05 1.20 0.87 1.13 1.16 1.22 0.92 0.67 1.72 2.09 0.62 2.04 1.72 0.26 1.24 2.16 0.22 1.98 2.21 0.12 2.09 1.54 0.43 0.97 0.90 2.46 1.26 2.64 1.07 2.04 1.59 2.34 2.05 2.28 2.00 0.76 1.97 1.61 1.06 0.40 1.43 1.96 2.02 4.29 1.78 0.46

1.6 0.3 0.1 0.3 -0.9 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.5 1.3 0.0 -0.7 1.4 0.2 -1.6 0.0 -0.4 -0.5 0.5 -0.1 -1.3 0.3 -0.8 1.9 0.3 0.6 -1.5 -1.3 1.1 -1.0 -0.4 -0.7 1.3 0.6 -0.6 -0.4 0.5 -0.7 -1.5 0.1 -0.6 0.1 -1.2 -1.0 0.0 -0.9 -0.6 0.8

NCBC WORLDWIDE SIRES NCBC NCBC NCBC EUROGENE AI ABS NCBC DOVEA GENETICS ABS ABS ABS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC NCBC EUROGENE AI NCBC DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS EUROGENE AI DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC NCBC EUROGENE AI DOVEA GENETICS ABS NCBC NCBC WORLDWIDE SIRES DOVEA GENETICS BOVA NCBC NCBC EUROGENE AI ALTA BOVA NCBC EUROGENE AI D.O.A. DOVEA GENETICS EUROGENE AI ABS ABS ABS BOVA EUROGENE AI EUROGENE AI WORLDWIDE SIRES DOVEA GENETICS Data Source: ICBF

IHFA Recommended Bull Breeding List, Daughter Proven & Genomic AI Sires, September 2015

Daughter Proven (D.P.) & Genomic Evaluated (G.S.) AI Sires, + 220 kgs Milk, + 8.6 kgs Butterfat, + 8.5 kgs Protein, ranked on EBI, > 50% Reliability, > 0 Feet & Legs, > 0 Mammary ALL BULLS LISTED ARE SUITABLE FOR PEDIGREE REGISTRATION CODE Name of Bull HZB ZOL PKX YRY FAD QGH S2249 ZSR S2209 S2258 ZMA LDU ZTG GXC S2211 HPP S1458 YKS SBS S1311 S1559 EFM ABH MMU S2173 DFW S1622 S2296 S2052 ZLC S2032 S3001 S1501 S2049 WJU S3014 LZI S1494 S2237 OLG S2048 S1036 S2279 S3000 PDW S1662 RPY LDF S2196 S1460

(IG) BALLYDEHOB PAT 1356 MR NUMERO UNO ST-LOUIS-ET PARKDUV MAGNET RADNEY LEVI 5 (IG) ANNALEISH DOVER (IG) GRANAGOLEEN CGH QUENNIE APINA NORMAN HOANSTER ZANZIBAR TEXEL BEAUTY DEBUTANT AMIGHETTI M-O-MAN MAGNIFICO ET MARS ALLROUND LISDUFF MANFRED ET DELTA TRADING GK CREAM BUISWEERD MOBILE S-S-I LADD HARPER-P-ET ROYLANE BOXER PUNCH 4311-ET STERK KISS KYTEMAN STANTONS BARCODE DANSIRE OMAN ODDER VANDE DOMINANT-RED-ET (IG) MONAMORE E-FORCE ET ABS HERCULES MACOMBER O-MAN BOGART VIEUXSAULE FLAME-ET DROUNER KHW FRAIKO DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET MANDELLA ET LOWLANDS EL SALVADOR LAURELHILL CLASSIC MR MOVIESTAR MARDI GRAS-ET MICHIGAN DUSK 1273-ET BACCHUS PICANTO DELABERGE PEPPER WA-DEL JUNCTION-ET BOUW ROCKY BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET BLACKBOY MARBRI FACEBOOK BALLIVOR OLYMPIC GOLD ET STANTONS CAMARO COGENT TWIST KINGS-RANSOM M DISTILLER-ET RICHLAWN APPLE ADRIAN-ET PELLERAT DOMINO NORTONHILL DESIGNATOR ET REARY TRAPATTONI LISDUFF LEGACY FEUFOLLET KISS ALTATIME IT

Sire x MG Sire P. Mark x O-Man Numero Uno x Shot Al SOK x RUU Levi x QG Europe B. Andrew x NHS Eight x Keet Numero Uno x Ramos Armitage x Bowser Dakker x Super Man-O-Man x Shottle Jordan x O-Man O-Man x H Breiz Massey x Gibor O-Cosmopolitan x Super G Force x Bertil Ladd P X Man-O-Man Boxer x O-Man Aikman x Bowser Man-O-Man x Shottle O-Man x V Bojer Man-O-Man x Shottle Numero Uno x Durham Laudan x O-Man O-Man x Louie Numero Uno x Freddie Freddie x Goldwyn Freddie x Wizard Mogul x Super Sterngold x Ramos O-Man x Laudan Mogu x Planet Latimer x Bookem Snowman x Mac Mogul x Planet O-Man x Convincer Shamrock x Goli O-Man x Jocko Big Time x O-Man Man-O-Man x Airraid O-Man x Patron Epic x Freddie Shottle x Tex Maurice x Dorcy Denim x Super Man-O-Man x Goldyn Man-O-Man x Mac Spooky x Sunny Boy Mascol x O-Man Man-O-Man x Stol Joc Big Time x O-Man

HO% Proof 100 100 81 97 91 94 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 91 100 100 100

GS GS GS GS GS DP GS GS GS DP GS DP GS GS GS GS DP GS DP DP GS GS DP DP GS GS DP GS GS DP GS GS GS GS DP GS DP DP DP DP GS DP GS GS DP GS DP DP GS GS

Milk kgs 273.7 485.3 238.8 338.7 275.3 246.5 423.0 527.2 572.2 265.5 234.8 393.0 374.8 437.0 431.0 639.3 539.0 554.7 367.1 255.4 261.2 294.6 362.5 419.0 472.3 483.4 517.5 358.0 304.4 463.8 421.1 616.6 403.6 259.3 336.0 575.7 360.8 329.4 644.0 425.5 495.0 455.5 502.4 558.1 465.0 303.2 374.0 353.0 360.4 306.0

Fat kgs 20.0 20.7 20.1 19.0 14.6 12.0 20.4 18.2 20.9 13.2 14.3 16.5 11.9 13.6 16.1 22.9 19.9 25.9 16.5 17.2 14.6 8.9 17.0 18.0 23.8 15.3 19.3 14.1 16.3 12.7 17.0 21.7 18.2 14.8 20.2 23.7 18.6 13.1 23.9 15.5 16.3 21.5 17.5 18.1 17.0 13.8 17.0 11.5 10.8 15.0

Prot Fat % kgs 15.9 0.17 15.4 0.04 15.8 0.20 16.2 0.11 13.7 0.07 12.5 0.05 14.4 0.07 18.1 -0.03 20.3 -0.02 10.0 0.06 11.8 0.10 16.5 0.03 15.5 -0.04 16.0 -0.05 20.3 -0.01 23.5 -0.02 19.8 -0.01 21.7 0.08 16.3 0.05 10.1 0.14 11.9 0.08 11.1 -0.04 15.0 0.06 14.0 0.04 15.2 0.10 16.1 -0.06 15.6 0.00 14.1 0.01 13.5 0.08 16.2 -0.08 14.1 0.02 20.3 -0.03 12.5 0.05 9.4 0.09 12.3 0.14 19.2 0.03 15.3 0.09 13.3 0.01 19.9 -0.01 13.5 -0.01 15.0 -0.05 16.5 0.07 15.2 -0.03 18.9 -0.06 17.0 -0.01 10.6 0.04 14.5 0.05 15.0 -0.03 16.3 -0.05 13.3 0.06

Milk Prot EBI € Rel % S.I. % 0.13 332 64 102 -0.01 321 55 80 0.15 291 62 104 0.09 286 58 97 0.09 285 57 82 0.08 282 69 73 0.01 280 61 79 0.02 273 52 92 0.03 255 53 105 0.02 247 58 57 0.08 246 63 72 0.06 246 96 91 0.06 245 59 82 0.03 240 57 81 0.11 236 52 112 0.05 234 55 122 0.04 233 64 104 0.06 232 53 121 0.08 229 68 92 0.03 228 60 62 0.06 228 60 71 0.03 226 63 56 0.05 223 80 85 0.01 223 94 74 0.00 221 59 83 0.01 221 62 79 -0.03 220 66 77 0.05 219 53 76 0.07 218 58 79 0.02 218 70 79 0.01 216 56 73 0.00 215 51 102 -0.01 213 69 66 0.02 209 55 54 0.02 206 80 72 0.01 206 53 100 0.06 205 82 88 0.04 204 56 72 -0.02 203 54 99 -0.01 203 96 67 -0.02 199 55 72 0.03 199 90 91 -0.02 199 51 74 0.01 199 53 94 0.03 197 74 89 0.02 195 67 57 0.04 194 77 80 0.06 193 91 80 0.08 193 61 87 0.06 193 61 76

Fert S.I. 183 196 134 144 160 178 157 147 115 156 141 101 136 135 104 87 110 61 105 121 124 151 92 110 110 111 95 109 97 113 108 78 91 109 96 74 72 107 85 105 84 74 86 58 95 101 79 66 71 78

Calv Health S.I. S.I. 43 2 23 16 43 3 46 -1 39 -2 43 -6 32 9 36 7 26 9 35 4 46 7 48 7 29 7 27 4 21 6 30 4 30 3 46 6 39 9 48 7 32 4 32 8 37 11 43 6 25 8 28 9 39 8 31 7 36 12 21 8 42 2 36 7 54 11 48 8 39 1 44 5 46 3 28 8 29 0 47 3 47 2 21 0 36 9 41 8 20 -1 39 9 32 -3 48 8 40 3 46 9

C.I.

Surv.

C.D.

-9.2 -9.8 -6.4 -7.7 -9.4 -9.9 -7.4 -8.0 -4.9 -6.6 -6.7 -6.2 -5.8 -4.9 -4.0 -4.2 -5.7 -1.0 -5.1 -7.1 -6.1 -8.6 -5.3 -6.1 -4.7 -5.0 -4.1 -4.7 -4.8 -6.5 -4.2 -2.2 -4.9 -4.4 -5.2 -1.7 -3.9 -5.5 -4.7 -6.2 -2.3 -3.1 -3.4 -1.1 -4.3 -5.8 -4.6 -2.9 -3.0 -4.4

5.7 6.2 4.5 4.0 3.6 4.6 5.4 4.0 4.5 6.2 4.8 2.0 5.3 6.2 4.5 2.9 3.3 4.0 3.5 2.8 4.0 3.7 2.2 2.9 4.3 4.1 3.7 4.2 3.1 2.7 4.6 4.2 2.5 4.5 2.5 4.4 2.0 3.3 2.2 2.4 4.7 2.9 3.7 3.7 3.5 2.4 1.8 2.5 2.9 1.9

2.0 4.6 2.3 1.5 1.6 1.6 3.1 3.0 2.2 2.8 2.6 1.5 3.2 3.7 3.2 2.4 4.2 1.2 3.5 0.5 3.1 2.5 1.6 2.5 4.2 2.1 2.6 2.5 3.6 2.5 3.3 2.4 2.3 2.9 3.2 3.2 1.6 4.1 2.8 2.4 2.2 3.9 4.7 3.2 3.7 2.1 3.8 1.6 2.0 2.1

M.C.D. Gest. 6.0 5.0 7.1 6.8 5.8 7.7 5.5 6.8 6.3 6.1 4.3 5.3 5.4 5.3 6.5 5.8 5.1 6.5 5.5 5.8 7.1 4.9 5.6 5.0 5.8 6.6 7.2 6.6 5.2 6.4 4.2 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.2 5.0 5.8 5.4 5.4 4.3 5.1 5.1 5.5 5.6 5.3 4.6 6.5 5.1 6.3 5.0

-3.9 -2.4 -4.0 -4.0 -2.6 -4.0 -3.0 -3.4 -1.8 -3.2 -4.0 -3.8 -2.7 -2.5 -1.7 -2.4 -3.1 -3.9 -4.0 -4.0 -3.2 -2.4 -2.8 -3.6 -2.8 -2.1 -3.8 -2.8 -3.7 -1.3 -4.0 -3.0 -5.1 -4.7 -3.6 -4.0 -4.0 -2.9 -2.3 -4.0 -4.1 -1.4 -3.7 -4.0 -1.6 -3.1 -3.2 -4.0 -3.7 -4.0

SCC Lame. Temp. 0.00 -0.26 0.04 -0.07 -0.02 0.08 -0.10 -0.12 -0.12 -0.04 -0.05 -0.02 -0.14 -0.10 -0.18 -0.01 -0.03 -0.12 -0.09 -0.21 -0.07 -0.06 -0.13 -0.06 -0.10 -0.10 -0.15 -0.06 -0.18 -0.09 -0.01 -0.11 -0.17 -0.13 0.00 -0.08 -0.02 -0.12 -0.02 0.03 -0.09 -0.02 -0.18 -0.15 0.01 -0.12 0.05 -0.10 -0.10 -0.16

-0.03 -0.03 -0.04 0.02 -0.01 0.00 -0.03 -0.02 -0.03 -0.01 -0.04 -0.05 -0.01 -0.01 0.00 -0.03 -0.02 -0.02 -0.02 0.00 -0.01 -0.05 -0.02 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04 -0.01 -0.03 -0.03 -0.03 -0.02 -0.03 -0.03 -0.02 -0.01 -0.01 -0.02 -0.03 0.01 -0.05 0.00 -0.01 0.00 -0.01 0.00 -0.02 -0.02 -0.01 0.01 -0.02

0.21 0.11 0.19 -0.06 0.08 0.17 0.10 0.09 -0.01 0.11 -0.02 0.08 -0.05 0.01 -0.02 0.05 0.10 0.07 0.13 0.07 0.12 0.09 0.00 0.16 0.11 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.07 0.10 0.01 0.02 -0.01 -0.03 -0.03 -0.03 0.10 0.05 0.02 0.15 0.08 0.20 0.01 0.03 0.02 -0.01 -0.04 -0.01 0.07 -0.03

Milk Time -7.0 -2.2 -13.1 -9.6 17.2 8.1 -5.2 1.6 -2.5 -0.6 -0.1 -4.6 -6.7 -2.9 1.5 3.0 3.4 4.1 4.7 5.5 1.1 8.5 -17.2 -19.6 -1.0 -0.6 -0.7 -6.2 -7.0 2.2 -7.0 -3.0 -3.3 -8.7 9.5 -5.0 -9.8 -2.5 1.2 -18.8 2.8 1.6 -2.9 -1.8 -21.4 -1.6 0.2 -11.7 -3.7 2.7

F & L Mamm Type B.C.S. AI Org. 0.16 4.28 0.57 0.37 0.08 0.13 3.54 2.32 2.10 3.61 2.30 1.28 2.44 2.49 1.94 3.10 2.48 2.52 0.73 1.81 1.85 3.10 1.66 0.43 3.33 3.00 0.58 2.03 1.86 0.38 3.79 3.19 2.67 2.99 1.47 2.61 0.64 2.16 1.35 0.44 2.82 2.98 2.59 3.09 0.24 2.00 0.20 0.41 1.98 2.09

*Standard Deviation - Temperament = 0.04 2 - Milking TIme = 9.00 **Standard Deviation

0.34 3.71 0.68 1.21 0.01 0.17 3.01 1.82 1.98 2.92 1.68 0.53 1.91 2.79 1.62 2.60 2.02 1.94 2.25 0.53 1.19 2.71 0.19 1.20 2.50 2.57 1.09 1.66 2.08 1.37 3.25 3.08 3.23 3.28 0.41 2.77 0.56 2.03 2.01 0.45 2.25 1.27 2.83 2.29 1.90 2.08 1.12 1.43 2.09 1.82

0.16 4.32 0.68 0.01 0.19 0.27 3.39 2.52 2.31 3.70 2.11 0.98 2.11 2.37 1.68 2.98 2.43 2.58 2.05 1.20 1.90 2.99 0.87 1.13 3.48 2.85 1.16 2.16 2.02 1.22 3.87 3.35 2.80 3.10 0.92 2.76 0.67 1.72 2.09 0.62 2.80 2.04 2.71 3.01 1.72 1.98 0.26 1.24 1.83 1.91

1.1 0.1 1.2 0.2 0.4 1.6 -0.3 1.1 -1.1 0.3 0.5 0.1 0.7 0.6 0.1 -0.8 0.3 -0.3 -0.9 0.5 0.1 -0.5 0.5 0.5 -1.1 0.9 0.8 -0.2 0.2 0.6 -0.4 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.5 0.7 1.3 0.0 -0.7 1.4 -0.8 0.2 0.1 -0.1 -1.6 0.7 0.0 -0.4 -0.2 0.0

NCBC WORLDWIDE SIRES EUROGENE AI EUROGENE AI NCBC NCBC NCBC NCBC NCBC WORLDWIDE SIRES EUROGENE AI NCBC NCBC NCBC NCBC WORLDWIDE SIRES NCBC NCBC NCBC EUROGENE AI ABS NCBC ABS NCBC NCBC BOVA DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC ABS BOVA D.O.A. DOVEA GENETICS BOVA ABS D.O.A. ABS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC NCBC BOVA EUROGENE AI WORLDWIDE SIRES D.O.A. NCBC EUROGENE AI DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS EUROGENE AI BOVA

Data Source: ICBF

Contents 5

CE Forword

115

Friesian Cow Lists

Dates for your Dairy

119

Tullamore Show

IHFA Pages

123

Dalevalley Sale Report

IHFA Notes

125

Hall of Fame

IHFA National Open Day 2015

127

Baileys Champion Cow

National Herds Competition

130

Holstein Cow Lists

Inter-Club Stockjudging

133

National Ploughing Championships

Obituaries

136

NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

All Ireland Award Nominees

139

34th National Dairy Show

Premier Bull Sale

154

Clonakilty Show’s 100th

Emerald Expo

Herd Profiles - Club Chairpersons

161

YMA End of Year Review

UCD Lyons Farm Tour

163

National Calf Show Finals 2015

50th Anniversary Gala Ball

172

EYBS 2015

Summer Show Champions

173

YMA Weekend Rally

Breed promotion Recognition Awards

175

HYB UK Rally Weekend

International Top Sires

177

YMA Showmanship League

Focus on Longevity

180

YMA Club Notes

190

Club Notes

219

Best of the Best

222

Top 25 EBI Herds

224

Advertisers’ Index

IBC

Products & Prices

YMA Section

Millstreet and Mountain Herds

Pure Friesian Section 103

Pure Friesian Open Day

109

Michael Dempsey - Barrowvale Herd 113 Coolmohan herd - Top EBI Herd

IRISH HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION: Tel.: 023 8833443 Fax: 023 8834740 Email: enquiries@ihfa.ie www.ihfa.ie The IHFA acknowledges ICBF for providing data. DISCLAIMER: The Holstein Friesian Journal is the official publication of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA). Content is copyright and may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Editor. Opinions and views expressed or implied are not necessarily those of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the material published no responsibility will be assumed for the validity or accuracy of any statement, errors or omissions or the content of any advertisement.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Thank you to Irish Farmers Journal, Tony Keane, Maria Kelly, Roger Jones, Martin Ryan, Alf Harvey, Charlie Walsh and William Casey for permission to use their photographs. Cover photo: IHFA Golden Jubilee National Open Dayon the Hannan family farm, Lisnalty, Co. Limerick Printed by Walsh Printers Ltd., Clogheen Ind. Est., Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Tel.: 023 8833425. www.walshprint.ie

CE Foreword Winter 2015 The abolition of milk quotas in April 2015 was a defining moment in the history of Irish Agriculture, especially in dairy production. A new generation of dairy farmers are entering milk production after 30 years of stagnant growth.

The 6th annual Emerald Expo took place on Saturday 11th April at the Punchestown Event Centre Naas. This is a major showcase for the breed and the opening event of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. I wish to congratulate all the winners and thank all exhibitors and breeders for their support of the show.

The increase in global and EU milk output, coupled with a softening demand for dairy products in developing markets, has caused a sharp price fall at farm gate. The coincidence of both events has caused some anxiety and reevaluation in regards to dairy expansion. Caution remains essential with organic growth now regarded as the best option for progress. IHFA provide pedigree registration, parentage validation, Genomic service, Grading Up, Conformation scoring, balanced breeding advice, catalogues and breed promotion amongst its many services and are in a strong position to offer new entrants services which will assist and add value to their business.

The IHFA National Holstein Friesian Open Day was hosted on the Hannan family farm “Lisnalty” in Limerick on 8th July. It is the policy of IHFA to move the Open Day across the country and this was an opportunity to have a herd in the south west hosting the event in 2015. This is an excellent herd of Holstein Friesian cows developed on the strength of national and international cow families who were also celebrating 50 years since the establishment of their herd. As ever, it was a great family day out with over 4,000 members and dairy farmers attending.

Registrations are remaining positive. Classification and Linear scoring services are showing strong demand, despite the downward pressure on milk prices.

The Irish Pure Friesian Club Open Day was held on the 19th June at the O’ Keeffe family farm “Churchclara”, Co. Kilkenny. The breed has excellent traits for fertility, milk solids and longevity which when crossed with the Holstein Friesian can take advantage of hybrid vigour while retaining pedigree status. There was a very large gathering of dairy farmers and members with an excellent herd of Pure Friesians on view.

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Holstein Friesian Herdbook. The Association was founded in 1965 known as the Irish Friesian Breeders Association, IFBA. The herdbook was established as an Independent Irish entity in 2001 with the formation of a central database at ICBF of which IHFA are shareholders. The Association commemorated the Golden Jubilee with special breed promotion events throughout the year. Special commemorative medallions were presented to Champions at County Shows as well as the major shows of Emerald Expo, Tullamore National Livestock Show, Baileys Champion Cow and the National Dairy Show - which all promote the Black & White breed. Breed Promotion Recognition Awards were made to key personnel and agricultural institutions who have contributed to breed development and promotion over the period. These are recorded in this edition of the Journal. A special 50th logo was designed which appeared on all promotion materials as well as a tie, pen and trolley token.

I wish to thank the Hannan Family and the O’Keeffe Family for hosting the Open Days. The National Herds Competition is a most prestigious competition in promoting excellence in cattle breeding and cow families, which are the cornerstone of the breed. There is very strong competition at club level to select club representatives. I wish to thank Liam Curran, Bayvilla, Dungarvan for judging the competition this year. Other major shows promoting the Black and White breed are Tullamore National Livestock Show, Baileys Champion Cow and the National Dairy Show in Millstreet. Breed Promotion Recognition Awards were made at these key shows.

The club structure is key to the success of breed promotion at local level and a vehicle for IHFA to communicate with members. The Association produced a Souvenir Jubilee Edition Journal in the spring with an historical retrospective on all clubs in honour of their contribution. I hope you enjoyed reading your history. I wish to record my thanks to all club secretaries and members who contributed in making the Souvenir Jubilee Edition such a success. The clubs also held commemorative events where IHFA presented special scrolls to all entrants of local herds’ competitions.

The National Dairy Show in Millstreet was bigger and better with a very large attendance. Trade stand space was in strong demand. The Judge was Harold Sweetnam from the “Sweetridge” herd in Manitoba, Canada. Harold is a Bandon native and a former IHFA member, a respected dairy farmer and Holstein breeder. I wish to congratulate all the winners and thank all exhibitors and breeders for their support of the show. IHFA as part of the closing ceremony of the events of the Golden Jubilee year provided some light refreshments which was enjoyed and welcomed by all.

Another celebratory event was to visit the new research facilities and dairy herd at UCD Lyons Farm on Thursday 27th August. The visit to the Lyons Research Herd was well attended and members were impressed by the openness of the staff in presenting their research programme. A presentation was made to Professor Michael Monaghan, Head of College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and Lyons Pedigree Registered Herd. I also wish to thank Dr. Eddie Jordan and all the staff at UCD for hosting this successful event.

The National Ploughing Championships is one of the most successful events in promoting the genetic diversity in the Holstein Friesian breed to commercial dairy farmers. Holstein and Pure Friesian cows were featured among the seven cows on the stand. A pedigree registered calf was offered as a prize in an open competition. This afforded the staff a great opportunity to interact with the public and promote IHFA services and discuss general farming issues of the day.

This was followed in the evening by a Gala Ball at the Heritage Golf & Spa Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois which was a memorable event. Key dignitaries were presented with special recognition awards which was followed by a night of entertainment. 5

I am very grateful to all the breeders who supplied their stock for the week.

strength of YMA.

YMA had a successful year with the YMA National Calf Show taking place on July 28th & 29th July in the Hub, Cilin Hill, Kilkenny. A BBQ was held at the venue, which provided a social opportunity for young members to meet and discuss dairy farming and help to make it a family orientated event.

Sponsorship is a key ingredient to the successful running of these events and to that end I wish to record my thanks to all sponsors throughout the year.

The Young Members Association also held a weekend rally in the Hub, Cilin Hill, Kilkenny in October to help develop and enhance their stockmanship skills. This was well received by all participants and parents. The finals of the YMA Showmanship league took place in Millstreet in conjunction with the National Dairy Show. I wish to thank the show committee for facilitating the finals. I wish to compliment the YMA teams who competed strongly at the European Young Breeders’ School, EYBS, and HUK Young Breeders’ weekend rally. I wish to thank the National YMA officers, namely Mr. Brendan Greenan - YMA chairman, Ms. Emma Behan - YMA coordinator, Ms. Laura Sinnott - PRO, and all the club coordinators for their work and effort in ensuring that YMA continues as a strong force in IHFA. I wish to thank all the clubs who participated. I also wish to thank the parents who take the time to ensure that their youngsters get to compete in the various YMA activities. I wish to congratulate the winners but more importantly to thank all those who participate, as this is the great

I wish to thank our office and field staff for their work and dedication in promoting the Holstein Friesian breed and IHFA services, also YMA, local Holstein Friesian clubs and the Irish Pure Friesian Club. I also wish to thank our Chairman - Richard Whelan, President - Peter Ging, IHFA board and committees for their time, co-operation and support. Wishing you the members a successful and profitable farming year in 2016! Yours sincerely, Charles Gallagher

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Dates for your Diary in 2016 ________________________ JANUARY / FEBRUARY TBC Club Conference FEBRUARY 26 All Ireland Awards (provisional date) MARCH 16 Kilkenny Bull Sale 23 IHFA Premier Bull Sale APRIL 23

IHFA Judges Conference (provisional date)

MAY 4 TBC

IHFA AGM (provisional date) National Herds Competition

JUNE TBC TBC 18-19 25 TBC

Clonakilty Show Galway Show Cork Summer Show Charleville Show Irish Pure Friesian OPEN DAY

JULY 6

IHFA National OPEN DAY

THE POWER OF COW FAMILY TH E E LITE NEX T GENER ATI ON

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TPI DPR Fat & Protein (lbs) PTA Type

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EBI Fertility Sub Index Milk Solids (Kgs) Type

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TPI DPR Fat & Protein (lbs) PTA Type

2582 4.8 76 2.42

EBI Fertility Sub Index Milk Solids (Kgs) Type

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TPI DPR Fat & Protein (lbs) PTA Type

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We would like to express our thanks to all the Club Members for their efforts in contributing material to the IHFA Journal - Souvenir Jubilee Edition

Helen Lowney’s Retirement

Following 22 years of sterling service to the Association, Helen Lowney - Receptionist and all round stalwart of the IHFA Office - retired. We are all very sad to see her go and her ebullient personality and invaluable knowledge of the Association and its breeders is dearly missed. We would like to wish Helen a very happy retirement. Those that know her will know that retirement won’t equate to resting as Helen is an avid hill walker and rarely misses an opportunity to brave the elements

PAGES IHFA Members top the National Dairy Council & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2015

For more on Winners - “Dunmanus” Holstein Friesian herd, Goleen, Co. Cork and Overall Runner-up - “Berell” Holstein Friesian herd, Kilbrittain, Co Cork, see page 136

‘Springview’ runner-up for On-farm Innovation at FBD Women & Agriculture Awards

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Congratulations to Joanne Buckley of the ‘Springview’ herd, Banteer, Co. Cork, who took the runner-up place in the On-farm Innovation catagory of the FBD Women & Agriculture Awards.

Pure Friesian Herd Retains Top Spot for EBI Herd in Ireland

European Judging School Congratulations to Garry Hurley of Clonpaddin and Victor Jackson of Crossnacole for coming 2nd and 4th respectively overall at the European Judging School. Over 60 participants competed at the Harmonisation of European Judging Conference in Hungary from September 1st to 3rd.

Mr. Pat Flynn & family, Kilworth, Co. Cork has retainied the status of No.1 herd for EBI in Ireland. Having claimed the Number 1 spot over 12 months ago it is a credible achievement to remain at the top echelon. Pat is a member of the Irish Pure Friesian Club and is also a member of the Cork Club. See page 113 for more on Pat and his herd.

PAGES yma national awards 2015

Presidents Medal, Hall Of Fame & Photographic Competition

Reminder to all Clubs and Young Members to send in their Nominations & Entries for these National awards. Nominations for Presidents Medal and Hall Of Fame are submitted by Clubs. Individual entries from Young Members for the Photographic Competition are invited. Judging will take place shortly so get these entries submitted to ensure your club is represented. The last date of entries is Friday January 8th, 2016

EUROPEAN YOUNG BREEDERS SCHOOL There was great representation from the IHFA YMA at this year’s EYBS. Well done to all Young Members who participated and thank you to Brendan Greenan and Liam Murphy who accompanied the team and to the parents for their support. See page 172 for more on EYBS

HYB UK Rally Weekend We think this might be a contender for ‘Selfie of the Year’. What do you think? Our YMA represented just as well inside the ring. See page 175 for more!

PAGES WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE IHFA NATIONAL OPEN DAY 2016 WILL BE HOSTED BY TOMMY AND ORLA SCREENE OF WINDFIELD HERD, CO. GALWAY - 6th July

We want to hear from you!!!! Keep us up to date on all your Club, Herd, Sales, Farmyard news. If it doesn’t make the Journal we will try and post it to Facebook or Twitter. Send in good, clear photos with your news to grab that little bit more attention!!! We don’t need all photos to be professionally shot. Natural and informal shots can be just as intersting. Email to eforde@ihfa.ie at the Journal desk.

World Conference 2016 is hosted by Argentina from 28th of March to 2nd of April. Please contact the office on 023-8833443 if interested in traveling.

Sign Up Now for the IHFA Gene Ireland Winter Bull Breeder Test Pack. Contact 023-8833443 before the end of January 2016, or to apply or visit www.ihfa.ie to download a form.

NATIONAL HERDS COMPETITION 2016 Please note changes: • Catagories are now ‘fewer than 80’ & ‘80 and greater’ • Spring calving - 95% of herd calved (1st Jan - 31st May) • Average number of cows milking will be determined according to the previous year’s co-op end of year report. Please submit your release permission with your entry!!!

IRISH JUDGING CONFERENCE The Board wishes to express its thanks to Rickey Barrett and family of the Laurelelm herd, Cork, for agreeing to host the Judges Conference. A Class of young heifers will be included for YMA judging. Date - end of April 2016 (TBC). 11

European Holstein Show is taking place in Colmar, France from 17th 19th of June 2016. TOUR:IHFA may organise a depending on interest...

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION: Breeders with potential show animals calving shortly. Please make contact with the office and they will arrange inspection by the selection committee panel in due course, in the event of exhibiting at the show. It is advisable to make early contact due to stringent animal health requirements, to make sure your animal qualifies to travel on health grounds.

ACCURATE DATA IN

reflects accurate records out ! Changes in membership status Please note that if setting up a partnership, limited company or retiring and transferring the herd prefix to a son or daughter that the herdbook must be notified of the new member and approved by the Board of IHFA.

CMMS Parities not updated Effect: Errors in parity attaching to classification Dry off dates are required to ensure correct parity. It is important that you have your CMMS up to date for accuracy of Classification parities. Please note that the classifier may classify an animal that has calved for which the CMMS system is recording a prior calving. The Classifier will need to change parity on the handheld to carry out the scoring. This is not a permanent change. The parity recorded with the classification will be the prior parity if dry-off dates were not updated. The DAFM system will only accept you the breeder to record the animal parities on the CMMS system. SENDING IN DRY OFF DATES IS CRITICAL FOR ACCURATE MILK RECORDING DATA, CORRECT PARITIES AND GENERATION OF YOUR ANNUAL HERD REPORT.

Reason: Annual Herd Report not available for Herds Competition Herds that do not submit dry off dates to ICBF will not have Annual Herd Reports available. This creates a problem in running the data for herds competitions in particular and causes delays and extra workload in the office.

Registrations held in Errors Reason: a) Invalid or incorrect AI Code b) Dam not registered c) Stock Bull Short Code incorrect There are a number of things that you as a member can help with to reduce errors when registering your pedigree animals. The vast majority of the errors IHFA encounter in registrations on the Animal Events book are directly associated with the idenitifcation of one’s stock-bull. Please take note of the diagram accross, which shows clearly how to carry out a ‘once off’ notification of the identification of your stock-bull. If you have a stock-bull, you may allocate a short code to the bull, and use this short code when registering the SIRE of a calf. We recommend you use the breed of the bull, combined with the last three digits of the tag (e.g. HF234). The “Short Code” only needs to be allocated once. The short code you allocate for your stockbull needs to be consistently applied when registering. An error can be identified where “XSR” category appears in your herd profile. The office will assist you to correct the error.

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Stock Bull: If you allocate a short code (see ex. below) you must use that code consistently. Non registered stock bulls will put the offspring into error and you will subsequently need to use the grade up system to get back to Pedgriee status.

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AI Recording: Use A.I. codes ONLY. Any deviation will go into error. e.g. if you use the “Name” of the bull.

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Check your sire status - See “SRM” Section

Correct Registration of ET Animals Complete Animal Events sheet correctly

Use the above example as a guide •

ET Birth calf born in herd of owner John Smith - signature

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Recipient Dam: IE123456750225 calved a heifer calf on 28th Feb. Calf tag no 10424

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Holstein Friesian sire of calf is DEF.

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Genetic Dam tag is IE123456720102, to be recorded directly below recipient dam tag.

Recipient on Top Line, Donor Dam directly underneath

ET Charges & Paperwork • • • • • •

All Donor Dams MUST be DNA tested - Bag will be sent to farmer as soon as embryo registration forms received in office. Cost of DNA test on donor dams to be incurred by IHFA. Charge of €20 per registration to be implemented for all female embryo calves to cover cost of exra administration. One in every 50 embryo female calves will be parentage verified. Cost will be incurred by IHFA. IHFA should receive a copy of all embryo registration forms (ET 1) and (ET 2) forms from relevant technicians. If there are two sires on the ET 1 form all calves from that flush must be fully parentage tested at the farmers expense (€50 fee for males will cover this).

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On applying for blue card for Embryo calf donor dam and recipient dam must be entered.

On-Line Catalogue Service The on-line catalogue service is available by logging on to www.ihfa.ie This allows members access to current information on their stock to promote farm sales, farm walks etc. Use is restricted to the herd owner (Personalised logins).

DAFM Rules & Regulations SRM Male Cert - Supplementary Section for Males ‘SRM’ The Herd Book in accordance with Department Agriculture, Food & Marine (DAFM) ruling has now set up a Supplementary Section for Males which do not qualify for the Main Section of the Herd Book. These bulls will be graded SRM ‘Supplementary Register Male’. To qualify for entry in the Male Supplementary Section of the herd book male animals must meet the following criteria. 1. Be identified in accordance with the rules of the Association. 2. Conform to breed standards and be descended from either a Holstein, Friesian or Holstein/Friesian sire, and have three generation recorded ancestry. 3. DNA verification required. Note: All female progeny for registration of SRM sires will be graded ‘ASR’ Application of the Rules: SRM sire x Pedigree dam = ‘SRM’ Male or ‘ASR’ Female. SRM sire x ASR or BSR dam = ‘ASR’ Female. No grading up through the male line allowed

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PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR CHOICE OF AI SIRE IS SUITABLE FOR PEDIGREE REGISTRATION If you choose a sire designated “SRM” Please be aware that the resulting female off-spring will be graded “ASR” & male progeny “SRM” Please check old semen stock with your AI Supplier as Pedigree Status of the bull may have changed.

Animal Movements for Showing Animals Breeders & exhibitors of cattle must obtain a Certificate of Compliance prior to the movement of an animal to a Show. When applying for a Certificate of Compliance to bring an animal to a Show, it is recommended that the breeder should not specify a destination herd. This Movement Notification will replace the CMMS 4 form. The Irish Shows Association have made it a condition of entry into shows that only cattle for which a valid Certificate of Compliance is provided to the Show Secretary will be allowed to be shown on the day of the Show. On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should then be presented to the Show Secretary along with the bovine passport for the animal. The breeder and the Show Secretary will complete the Movement Notification section of the Certificate which will then be sent to the local DVO for recording onto the AIM system. Where an animal is being shown at different Shows during the validity period of the Certificate of Compliance, the breeder can photocopy (or re-print) the Certificate and present this to the Show Secretary on the day of the second or subsequent Show. Animal movement permits are required pre-movement to all shows

Tail Docking of Animals Under the S.I. 263, Protection of Animals kept for farming purposes Act 1984, (Prohibition of Tail Docking) 2003 it is stated that; 1. A person shall not remove or mutilate or cause or permit another person to remove or mutilate the tail or part of the tail of a bovine animal 2. A person shall not have in his or her possession or under his or her control sell or supply a bovine animal if the tail or part of the tail of the animal has been removed or multilated in contravention of paragraph 1). An exception is allowed to deal with single cases of tail injuries etc. “after administration of an anaesthetic, by a registered veterinary surgeon where, in his or her opinion, it is necessary for the proper treatment of disease or injury in a single animal”. POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES 1. This requirement may be inspected under cross compliance. 2. Cattle for export may not be accepted if tails are docked.

Animal Testing BVD Testing 2016 (payment) IHFA have agreed a discounted price for members with the Irish Equine Centre (IEC) for BVD Tissue Tag Testing. The cost to you will be €3.40 per sample. Addressed envelopes will be supplied by IHFA office.

Herds that qualified for negative herd status in the voluntary phase will be charged €2.50 per sample by IEC. Payment will be collected through your IHFA direct debit. • The samples will be stored at the Irish Equine Centre • Allowing for a seamless transfer of samples to Weatherbys lab for further testing i.e. Parentage verification (Male registration) & Genomics • All commercial animals can be included in this discounted price

BVD Testing 2016 (bull registration) If you have sent your BVD ear notch for male registration, then the sample will be automatically picked up and tested for genomics once you name the animal. The charge is €50 per animal and is non-refundable.

Storing Tissue Samples - reduce recall rates Storage conditions of the tissue tag for use in Genomics is more critical. The incidence of recalls have increased. You may be charged for re-tests. Simple steps to avoid re-call: • Make sure the punch is clean and through • Make sure the area is DRY AND CLEAN • Store samples in a fridge at 5 deg C, post to the lab regularly (Tissue is live material-Don’t leave tissue in direct sun such as near windows) Please note that you have the option at all times to request a hair sample rather than using the tissue tag for registering your bull.

Animal Health Ireland - Testing for Johnes Disease The A.H.I. technical working group (Steering Committee) consider ISO 17025 Lab accrediation to be the necessary standard for laboratories carrying out testing under the Johnes Disease control programme. Results from laboratories not accredited to this standard may not be suitable with regard to international trade of farm & produce classification. PLEASE verify the standard WITH THE LAB YOU USE

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Lisnalty

High producing working cows with excellent conformation make a lasting impression at the IHFA 50th anniversary Holstein Friesian Open Day! The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) National Open Day was held on the 8th July on the Hannan family farm Lisnalty, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick.

A large crowd well in excess of 4,000 were in attendance with dairy farmers travelling from every corner of the country, Northern Ireland and the UK.

This was a triple celebration in that the Association was celebrating its Golden Jubilee, the Lisnalty herd was celebrating 50 years since its establishment and Jimmy and Marie Hannan who founded the herd were celebrating 50 years of marriage bliss.

The atmosphere was electric with a great sense of excitement amongst dairy farmers that they now have freedom to milk and expand their herds with the abolition of milk quotas. The mood was quite uplifting despite the downward pressure on milk prices. The evidence for this was recognised in the sales ring when the cream of the Lisnalty young stock sold for an average of â&#x201A;Ź3,000.

The herd is now managed by their son Paul with brother John managing the beef and suckler unit and a contracting business. When it comes to writing the history of IHFA no doubt the Jubilee anniversary celebratory National Open day will be recalled in the annals of the times. 17

The general crowd were awe struck at the beautiful setting and general neat layout of paddocks, farm roadways and the yard which looked splendid. The day held out dry despite the rain of the previous day.

Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive and Peter Ging, President of IHFA welcomed everyone to the Open day. The official opening was performed by Ger Coughlan, regional manager of Kerry Co-op agri division who were the main sponsors of the day. Ger emphasised the commitment of the Co-Op to dairy expansion in the area and that the Hannan’s were loyal and committed milk producers, farming to a very high standard. Jimmy had put in place a solid foundation for the herd with John and Paul building on that foundation. The event was blessed by Fr. Mike O’Shea. Other dignitaries included; Richard Jones, CEO Holstein UK, Jimmy Hull, Fortland Herd & former President of Holstein UK, John Martin, Field Officer HUKNI. Also in attendance were TD’S Eamonn O’ Cuiv and Niall Collins.

Three generations of the Hannan Family at Lisnalty - Paul, Jimmy and Billy

Everyone received a great welcome and there were no end of refreshments, teas and coffee’s available all day. It was a great family day out where old friends and new could renew acquaintances in a relaxed atmosphere with entertainment provided by the Unity Gospel Choir. The local ladies representing Carnane National

Richard Whelan (Chairman, IHFA) with Judges Mike Gould, Woodmarsh herd; Des Frawley, Coolstar herd; Ricky Barrett, Laurelelm Herd and Margaret Murphy, Lissaniskey herd

school were very busy serving refreshments with many compliments on the friendly & efficient service. IHFA made a charitable donation towards the school building refurbishment in recognition of their service on the day. The ice cream stall was a popular attraction throughout the day with all proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis, a very worthy charity. €2,500 was raised on the day. Tom Ryan, from the local Centra shop, Raheen sponsored the ice cream. The volunteers and good causes involved on the day are thankful to IHFA and the Hannans for their support. Inter-Club Stockjudging Finals The serious business of the day was the Interclub stock judging, YMA stock Judging, Macra stock judging and presentation of the National Herds Competition winners and the Gold and Diamond Awards. I wish to thank Mike Gould-Woodmarsh herd, Shropshire UK, Des Frawley- Coolstar Herd, Co Limerick and Ricky Barrett- Laurelelm herd, Co Cork for officiating as the master judges for the Senior stock judging. I also wish to thank Margaret Murphy, Lissaniskey herd, and Mervyn Kearney, Munster AI, who officiated at the YMA stock judging. John O Connor, Ballykennedy herd

the Hosts, Sponsors, Press, local clubs, IHFA staff, YMA, stewards, and everyone who helped to make the day such a success. The Open Day was well attended by milk producers, pedigree breeders, trade, farm organizations, Macra na Feirme, Teagasc personnel and the Agri –media.

Ger Coughlan, Kerry Coop Agri-Division Manager (main sponsor) receiving a presentation from Peter Ging, President of IHFA.

Seventy commercial firms and organisations had trade stands. These included sponsors Kerry Coop, Greenvale, FBD Insurance, AIB, ESB Networks, Delaval, Roches Feeds, Volac, Munster AI and Crecora mills. Among the trade stands were ABS Ireland, Alltech, Animax, Bank Of Ireland, Dairymaster, Agri Needs, Dovea, Eurogene, HUK, Lely Robotics, World Wide Sires, Norbrook, Packo Fullwood.

and Dermot Ryan, Sallybank herd who took the reasons for placings of the cows for Macra.

Lisnalty Celebration Sale - Full Clearance with an average of €3000 At IHFA Open Day!

The judges were wholesome in their praise of the teams of cows for the judging. They were hard working farmer cows with dairy strength, width of rump and excellent functionality with Feet& Legs and udders to match. They were the type of cows that any dairy farmer would like to be milking, sound in every feature.

As part of the IHFA Open Day events, a special sale of 33 deep pedigreed young heifers took place representing the best cow families in the Lisnalty Herd. The first calf was donated by the family with proceeds going to Mid West Cancer.

At the end of the National stock judging competition Paul presented the cows from the top families. All present were seriously impressed with the cows.This was reflected in the prices paid for young stock bred from these cow families later in the evening. I wish to thank the sponsors Main sponsors on the day were Kerry Co Op who sponsored the Interclub stock judging, Greenvale who sponsored the National Herds Competition, FBD Insurance who sponsored the Gold & Diamond awards and Volac who sponsored YMA, Agri Aware generously supplied prize packs to the U12’s. Associate sponsors included Roches Feeds, AIB Bank, ESB Networks, Delaval, Crecora Mills, Mid West Veterinary and Munster AI. Richard Whelan, Chairman of IHFA thanked the Hannans for a wonderful day and thanked everyone for attending. Paul Hannan thanked his parents for all their help, support and guidance down the years. He thanked IHFA staff and Chief Executive, Charles Gallagher, the volunteers that helped, the Limerick and Clare club, the caterers, Carnane National school, Unity choir and all the sponsors in making it such a special day. Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive of IHFA thanked 19

The top price of €5,000 was paid for a choice lot from the Raven family. The Dam, Lynbrook Fortune Raven EX91 3E is a 7th generation VG/EX. A number of bulls from this cow family have been successful in AI programmes. Buyers had the choice of either a Numero Uno calf born in September ‘13 or a Let It Snow (by Snowman) calf born in November ‘14. A wave of frenetic bidding ended with the hammer dropping at €5,000 for the 1st choice - Lisnalty Uno Raven. The 2nd choice went on to sell for €3,200. Lisnalty CIX Pauline VG89, sold for €4,600, was the second highest price lot. By Cradenhill Eden she is a 2nd-calver from the “Pauline” family originating in the UK that was developed in Lisnalty, completing four generations of home-bred VG/EX dams. She classified VG89 as a fresh 2nd-calver scoring EX90 on Mammary. Other lots from the sale include; • • • •

Lisnalty Classic by Bookem, sold for €3,750. Lisnalty Sunray 740 by Crackholm Fever, sold for €3,600. Lisnalty Uno Tru by Numero Uno, sold for €3,600. Lisnalty Rose 81 by Sandy-Valley Saloon, sold for €3,100.

All in all an excellent trade! The sale which was conducted by auctioneer Denis Barrett and joint agent Colin Johnson was one of the first in the country to embrace internet bidding. Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive

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NATIONAL HERDS COMPETITION

National Herds Competition Presentations IHFA would like to thank Mr. Liam Curran, Bayvilla, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford for judging the Golden Jubilee National Herds Competition. This is a demanding task that took one full week judging 29 herds across the country commencing on 10th June. He thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I wish to thank all the members who took part and the hospitality offered to Liam. I also wish to thank the drivers and all who helped in any way. I wish to record our thanks to Greenvale for their continued sponsorship of the National Herds Competition.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every judge should judge a herds competition to get a view of a cross section of herds and to really appreciate how the breed is improving with exceptional quality stock on every farm visitedâ&#x20AC;? according to Liam.

The Judges Recognition award is a new element introduced to the Competition this year, awarded to Richard & Valerie Claxton, Ballyroan, Co. Laois in recognition for their safe, neat and tidy farmyard

Spring Section 1st 2nd 3rd

Eamon McLoughney, Ballythomas, Co. Tipperary Thomas Byrne, Lask, Co. Wexford Margaret Laffan, Everground, Co. Limerick

EBI AWARD Michael Kiernan, Knockcais, Co. Meath Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsors of the National Herds Competition with Eamon McLoughney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (1st Spring Section), Thomas Byrne, Gorey, Co. Wexford (2nd Spring Section), Margaret Laffan, Adare, Co. Limerick (3rd Spring Section)

Under 70 Section 1st 2nd 3rd

Richard Whelan, Lumville, Co. Meath Dermot Jackson, Borkilbeg, Co. Wicklow Eddie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn, Ryefarm, Co. Cork

EBI AWARD Kieran Harty, Ocean, Co. Kerry Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsors of the National Herds Competition with Richard Whelan, Clonard, Co. Meath (1st Under 70 Section), Victor Jackson represented Dermot Jackson, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow (2nd Under 70 Section), Eddie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn, Clonakilty, Co. Cork (3rd Under 70 Section).

Over 70 Section

1st 2nd 3rd

Paul Hannan, Lisnalty, Co. Limerick John Barrett, Laurelmore, Co. Cork Brochan & Joseph Cocman, Kilwarden, Co. Kildare

EBI AWARD John & Thomas Stone, Hallstone, Co. Westmeath Paul Hannan, Crecora, Co. Limerick (1st Over 70 Section), Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare (3rd Over 70 Section). Absent from photo John Barrett & Sons, Togher, Cork (2nd Over 70 Section)

Judges Choice 1st 2nd 3rd

Brochan & Joseph Cocman, Kilwarden, Co. Kildare Richard Whelan, Lumville, Co. Meath Dermot Jackson, Borkilbeg, Co. Wicklow

National Herds Competition, sponsored by Greenvale Judges Choice award winners were: Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare, (1st place) Richard Whelan, Clonard, Co. Meath, (2nd place) Victor Jackson represents Dermot Jackson, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow (3rd place).

Section Winners

Highest EBI Award Winners

Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsors of the National Herds Competition with Eamon McLoughney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (1st Spring Section), Richard Whelan, Clonard, Co. Meath (1st Under 70 Section), Paul Hannan, Crecora, Co. Limerick (1st Over 70 Section) & Bill Hannan.

John & Thomas Stone, Moate, Co. Westmeath (EBI Award winner Over 70 Section), Michael Kiernan, Navan, Co. Meath (EBI Award winner Spring Section) & Martin Harty representing Kieran Harty, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry (EBI Award winner Under 70 Section)

National Herds Competition Judge

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recognition Award Winners

Liam Curran, Bayvilla herd, Co. Waterford, Judge of the National Herds Competition receiving a presentation from Peter Ging, President of IHFA, at the IHFA National Open Day at the Hannan Fmialy Farm - Lisnalty

Peter Ging, Predisdent of IHFA presents the Judges Recognition Award to Richard Claxton on behalf of himself and his wife, Valerie, in recognitions of their afe, neat and tidy farmyard in Ballyroan, Co. Laois

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INTER-CLUB STOCKJUDGING SENIOR CATAGORY - OVER 26 Club Team Points 1. North Eastern Thomas Daly, Leo Nulty, Brendan Mennis 3688 2. Nth Ireland David Perry, John Patterson, Stuart Smith 3636 3. Donegal Roy Cromie, Trevor Lockhart, Robert Patterson 3628 Highest Individual Winner Trevor Lockhart

Donegal

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North Eastern Club - Winners of the Over 26 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Thomas Daly, Leo Nulty, Brendan Mennis with Phil Healy, Kerry Co-Op / Agribusines (sponsors)

Nothern Ireland Club - 2nd placing in the Over 26 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are John Patterson, Stuart Smith, David Perry and Phil Healy, Kerry Co-Op / Agribusines (sponsors)

Donegal Club - 3rd placing in the Over 26 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Roy Cromie, Robert Patterson & Trevor Lockhart and Phil Healy, Kerry Co-Op / Agribusines (sponsors)

Highest Individual Winner of the Over 26 Section was Trevor Lockhart from the Donegal Club presented with the Jack McCullough Trophy by Phil Healy, Kerry Co-Op / Agribusines (sponsors) 31

18 - 26 CATAGORY Club Team Points 1. Slaney Sarah Condren, Joe Kehoe, Maebh Kehoe 3530 2. Nth Ireland William Bolton, Andrew Patterson, Andrew Kennedy 3480 3. Cork Diarmuid Murphy, Jason Helen, Evan Shorten 3468 Highest Individual Winner Diarmuid Murphy

Cork

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Slaney Club - Winners of the 18 - 26 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Richard Roche, Roches Feeds, (sponsors), with Sarah Condren. Joe & Maebh Kehoe are absent from photo.

Interclub Stockjudging Northern Ireland Club - 2nd placing in the 18 - 26 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Richard Roche, Roches Feeds, (sponsors) with Andrew Patterson, Andrew Kennedy, William Bolton.

Cork Club - 3rd placing in the 18 - 26 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Richard Roche, Roches Feeds, (sponsors) with Evan Shorten, Diarmuid Murphy, Jason Helen.

Diarmuid Murphy from the Cork Club, winner of the Highest Individual Winner of the 18-26 Section with Richard Roche, Roches Feeds, (sponsors).

18 YEARS & UNDER CATAGORY Club Team Points 1. North Eastern Jack Mennis, Alexander Nulty, Matthew Flanagan 3635 2. Galway Kane Boal, Megan Boal, Donal Coppinger 3568 3. Tipperary / Waterford Glen Dudley, Niamh Barry, Orla Power 3567 Highest Individual Winner Jack Mennis

North Eastern

1222

North Eastern Club - Winners of the Under 18 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Diarmuid Donnellan, AIB, (sponsors) with Matthew Flanagan, Jack Mennis & Alexander Nulty.

Galway Club - 2nd placing in he Under18 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Diarmuid Donnellan, AIB, (sponsors) with Donal Coppinger, Kane Boal & Megan Boal.

Tipperary / Waterford Club - 3rd placing in the Under 18 Section of the Inter-club Stockjudging. Pictured are Diarmuid Donnellan, AIB, (sponsors) with Niamh Barry & Glen Dudley. Orla Power is absent from photo.

Jack Mennis, from the North Eastern Club, winner of the Fr. Collins Trophy for the Highest Individual Winner of the Under 18 Section

OPEN STOCKJUDGING RESULTS - TOP 50

1 Kathleen Kelly, Burncourt, Cahir, Co. Tipperary 1274 2 Colm O’Sullivan, Lisduff, Whitechurch, Co. Cork 1262 3 Trevor Williamson, Drumshanny, Co. Monaghan 1246 3 John Coppinger, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 1246 3 Liam Curran, Bayvilla, Dungarvan, Co. Cork 1246 6 Patrick Kelly, Burncourt, Cahir, Co. Tipperary 1242 7 Enda Jordan, Finchogue, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 1236 8 Joe Collins, Lissarda, Co. Cork 1234 9 Tony Roe, Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co. Laois 1230 10 Kevin McGloin, Knockarea, Co. Sligo 1226 11 Sean Kelly, Burncourt, Cahir, Co. Tipperary 1224 12 Michael White, Duneen, Ardfield Co. Cork 1228 13 Tommy Dalton, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford 1222 14 Elizabeth McGrath, Whitechurch, Co. Cork 1220 15 John Dillon, Piperhill, Duagh, Listowel, Co. Kerry 1218 15 Tom Julian, Ballymackane, Cashel, Co. Tipperary 1218 15 John Roche, Ballyedmond, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow 1218 18 Sean McSweeney, Dooniskey, Lissarda, Co. Cork 1216 19 Jerome Leen, Tralee, Co. Kerry 1214 20 Pat White, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 1212 21 Ivor Bryan, Fountainstown, Minane Bridge, Cork 1210 21 Seamus Durkan, Netley, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo 1210 23 Paul Flanagan, Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co. Louth 1206 23 Phil Power, Kilcaragh, Waterford 1206 25 Marie Lyons, Raheenglass, Rath, Birr, Co. Offaly 1202 26 Sean Cunningham, Donail, Killiner, Co. Clare 1198 27 Colin Knox, Shanmullagh, Braddox, Co. Waterford 1194 27 Edwin Bennett, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan 1194 27 John Berry, Co. Armagh, Nth Ireland 1194 30 Robert Helen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1192 31 Clifford Poyntz, Kilmore Hse, Cavan, Co. Cavan 1188 31 Kenny Boyd, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan 1188 31 Anthony Kealy, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow 1188 34 Noel Hennessy, Bishopstown, Lismore, Co. Waterford 1186 34 Pat Murphy, Corstown, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny 1186 34 Ann Stephenson, Corstown, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny 1186 37 Pat Murphy, Tinnecarrig, Borris, Co. Carlow 1184 38 Richard Helen, Kilgarriffe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1180 39 Victor O’Sullivan, Lisduff, Whitechurch, Co. Cork 1178 39 Andrea Murphy, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny 1178 39 Ivan Nagle, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork 1178 39 Daniel O’Leary, Geragh, Rossmore, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1178 43 John Shanahan, Ballintotis, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork 1176 43 Eamonn Coleman, Tinnecarrig, Borris, Co. Carlow 1176 43 JJ O’Connor, Lehenaghmore Cork 1176 43 Trevor Hanley, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin 1176 47 Peter Ging, Ballyclider, Portlaoise, Co. Laois 1174 48 James Crowley, Moneycrohy, Enniskeane, Co. Cork 1170 48 Philip Cusack, Gurtahill, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford 1170 50 Johnny Barrett, Lehenaghmore, Togher, Cork 1168 50 Mike Gildea, Riverview, Dunmore, Co. Galway 1168 50 James White, Cahir, Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1168 50 James Trayer, Renville, Oranmore, Co. Galway 1168 34

Austin Mescal Remembers

Brendan Dunleavy R.I.P. With the unexpected death of Brendan Dunleavy, Ireland lost one of its most influential figures in cattle breeding circles. Secretary of the Irish Friesian Breeders Association (IFBA) for over 30 years he played a central role in the development of Ireland’s major cattle breed. Born in 1930 in the rich farmland of County Kilkenny, Brendan received an excellent secondary education in St. Brendan’s College Killarney. From there he proceeded to Carlow College where he developed the general range of interests which was to characterise his life. Deciding not to continue his church career he worked in the UK for a number of years. This gave him knowledge of England, Wales and Scotland which was to prove invaluable in his subsequent career. Returning to Ireland he joined the seeds firm of Powers Waterford. Shortly afterwards he joined Jersey Milk Producers. This was his introduction to the dairy industry and it fostered an interest which was destined to be life long in dairy cattle and milk. Through the 50s, the Shorthorn prevailed as the predominant breed. Breeders sought an alternative and so began the importation of Friesians from the UK. There had been a small number of Friesian herds already in the Republic of Ireland- the names of Jones Henry, Quill and Sweetman come to mind- but numbers were miniscule. Expansion of the Friesian herd was about to increase at a rapid rate. The Department of Agriculture came on board and high class Friesian bulls were purchased- mainly in 35

Reading- and placed with breeders and in the expanding A.I. centres. Registration of pedigree stock was carried out by the British Friesian Cattle Society based in Rickmansworth. Irish breeders availed of this and other services as a catalyst to progress. Though the service from Rickmansworth was excellent, Irish breeders saw the need for an Irish based Association which would cater for the specific requirements of Irish breeders. Thus came into being the Irish Friesian Breeders Association (IFBA) and Brendan became its first Secretary in 1965. From the outset Brendan applied himself to his new role with vigour, enthusiasm and knowledge. Under his direction and with the guidance of a Council of able, dedicated breeders, the IFBA expanded rapidly and in a relatively short period of time numbered an impressive 4,000 breeders. Services to breeders were developed. Sales of both male and female stock were organised, classification was encouraged. Breeders were assisted to “go pedigree”. Grading up was promoted. Basic to the improvement of milking stock was milk recording. The existing Department of Agriculture operated scheme soon proved inadequate to meet the burgeoning requirement and progressive Friesian breeders initiated demand for a new scheme which would cater for ever increasing numbers, more comprehensive analysis (especially

for protein) developing computerisation and- above all a much quicker turnaround time in generating results. Though not without a struggle, these efforts by the IFBA proved highly successful. The basic fundamentals for successful dairy cattle improvement were put in place. At the same time the Association continued to flourish. Regional clubs were formed and activities such as lectures and field days with expert demonstrations became common. Brendan Dunleavy performed a central role in all of this activity. Tirelessly he visited breeders helping with identification and registration. He organised demonstrations, field days and sales while making himself constantly available to deal with the many queries, especially from breeders inexperienced in the world of pedigree breeding. In addition to these activities, Brendan made a special contribution in two particular areas. He developed the journal of the Association into a compendium of information essential for members. There they found information about the development of the breed at home and elsewhere. The journal contained technical articles which Brendan commissioned from leading authorities. It contained information about the Association, clubs and other relevant activities. Most importantly it afforded breeders the opportunity to advertise their herds and to exchange stock to mutual advantage. Finally it served to promote Irish Friesian breeding stock to both a domestic and international market. It was a major element of Brendan’s work. Brendan understood the value of educational travel. From an early stage, he organised study tours, initially to elite herds in the UK where his knowledge of the country was invaluable. Later he organised trips to Holland, France, Germany, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. Breeders responded enthusiastically and found great benefits in visits to some of the world’s leading herds. Brendan was careful not to neglect the social side of their visits. He was a firm believer that “all work and no play…………………!” During his time as Executive Secretary of the Irish Friesian Breeders Association he was also Honorary Secretary of the Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council of Ireland, a role he continued for some years after he retired from IFBA.

main UK Friesian Sales at Reading. From then on we were in regular contact, he at all times advancing the interests of the breeders and the breed. Though a tough and effective negotiator he was never less than fair and invariably pleasant. It is a pleasure to record that our working relationship soon extended to a lifelong friendship. Similarly it is also a pleasure to record that my working relationship with many Holstein Friesian breeders and with officers and officials of the Association including Kevin Dillon and Charlie Gallagher extended beyond the confines of official contact into lasting friendships which are so much appreciated. It would be remiss not to mention the support Brendan had throughout his working life from his family. Teresa, his wife, was never- failing in her assistance, often taking phone calls late at night, helping to collate journal copy and undertaking countless other valuable duties. Denise, his daughter was very helpful and at busy times his sons Leo, John and Kevin also gave support. Besides his official duties, Brendan had many interests. Current affairs were a passion and he could debate cogently in any company. He liked gardening, but his commentary on sport, especially Gaelic games, revealed in-depth knowledge and an incredible memory. His sense of humour was legendary. As he would have wished, Brendan did not have a prolonged illness. The attendance at his removal and at his funeral mass in Paulstown bore testimony to the esteem in which he was held especially in Holstein Friesian circles. In recognising a man of distinction deepest sympathy goes again to Leo, John, Kevin and Denise. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dhilis.

The foregoing is a resume of Brendan Dunleavy’s work. It is not complete. I have not mentioned his contact with officialdom. I first met him in 1965 when we both participated for the first time in the 36

Liam Hassett R.I.P. An enormous void was created among the Co. Waterford farming community, and amongst the Holstein Friesian Society by the recent death on the 23rd of August of Liam Hassett following a short illness. Liam was born in 1942 in Kilclooney, Kilmacthommas in the shadow of the Comeragh Mountains. Liam began to run the family farm following the death of his parents in the late ‘60’s. In 1970 he married Vera and they had a family of three, Billy, Geraldine and Nicola. Liam and Vera’s home was sociable and welcoming to all. Nobody left their house without a cup of tea or a bite of dinner. Liam gained life long friends through his activities in swimming, hunting, shooting and fishing. He had a great interest in all sports especially GAA, and he loved to follow Club and Inter County games, and he was a familiar face in Thurles, Cork and Croke Park to support his County. Liam was also gifted in his training and handling of Sheepdogs, and they rewarded him with a lifetime of loyalty. In the 80’s he began to build up his herd of Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesians. One of his earliest purchases was a black and white calf he bought at Dungarvan Mart, this calf became the corner stone of the Colleen cow family such was his keen eye for quality stock. A cow family which makes up over half of the herd today. The Colleen family was so influential in the Lisbrack Herd that they won the Cow Family group in the Tipperary / Waterford competition for more years than we can remember. Liam became an expert in Judging Holstein Friesians and he was a member of the Tipperary / Waterford Stockjudging Team that won the National Stock Judging Competition in 2012. On several occasions and at a minutes notice he would host Stockjudging evenings and farm visits. It was with great pride that he accepted first prize in the Senior Section of the Clubs Herds Competition in 2014. 37

Liam was a great supporter of all the local shows, including Dungarvan, Clonmel, Piltown and Kilkenny, where he won many Championships. Showing his livestock in the hope of impressing the keen eye of the Judge, but more importantly to enjoy meeting and mingling with good friends. Liam was a very active member of the Tipperary / Waterford Holstein Friesian Breeders Club where he held the position of Chairman and also Treasurer. Liam was a highly respected member of the Club and he was always willing to help and give advice in any way that he could. He had the unenviable task for many years of picking the prizes for Field Evenings and Herds Competitions. Even this summer from his hospital bed, he gave instructions on which Prizes were to be purchased. Liam and Vera never missed the Club Trips, and travelled to numerous European Countries over the years. Liam was always great fun, he was the life of the party, first to the bar and last to leave even though he was a non-drinker. Liam was famous for his recitations, especially “The Piddling Puppy”. Liam is a huge loss to the Club, but especially to Vera, Billy, Geraldine and Nicola and his extended family. Ar dheis Dé go rabih a anam dhilis Tipperary / Waterford Club

All Ireland Awards 2015 Stockjudging Competition (animals are featured in the “All Ireland Awards” of the Winter Journal 2015). Open to all members. Entries will be compared against the results of the Judges Panel. Winners of prizes will be published in the Spring Journal 2016.

Closing date for entries is Friday 22nd January 2016. Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________

18 years & under (min. 12 yrs)

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19 - 26 years

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Senior

CLASS 1

CLASS 2

CLASS 3

CLASS 4

CLASS 5

Place 1st - 6th

Portvale Atwood Vicky

Ardnasalem Sevens Jolly

Mirah Fever Kathy

Skeafbridge Shottle Myfairlady

Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604

Cahirmee Dy Perfection

Coolnamara Fever Z

Sprucegrove Heztry Peggy

Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen

Mounteen Blueksy Fame

Ballyelan Uno Embrace

Beechrow Twains Atwood

Greenlea Shottle Pledge

Ardnasalem Fever Sarah

Goldenfield Fever Fame 2

Dellview Snow Angel

Cahirmee Aftershock Marieka

Mounteen Stonewall Nula

Clonpaddin RCU Jill 2

Ardnasalem Jenny ET

Greenlea MG Rhapsody

Riverview Impala Red

Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET

Mirah Laven Maggie

Firmount Tulip 7

Laurelelm Fever Brilliant

Lisnalty Snow Raven

Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET

Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan

Glaslough Miss Persia

CLASS 6

CLASS 7

CLASS 8

CLASS 9

CLASS 10

Place 1st - 6th

Hallow Attwood Twizzle ET

Lisnalty Sunray 234

Lisnalty Beatrix

Churchclara Marty Circus

Blackisle Laura 68

Kilwarden Sid G Vixan

Lissaniskey Romero Lavender

Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET

Mountain Martell Aileen 4

Dunum Olivia

Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red ET

Kilwarden Shottle L Carmen

Lisnalty Idella 10

Churchclara Martell Emily

Mountain Lucy ET

Woodmarsh Shottle Melody 180

Weepingash Jasper Appoint ET

Lisnalty Lorraine 6

Kilsunny Ruby 97

Mountain Barney Aileen

Kilwarden Evolve Barbie ET

Baldonnel Goldie Larissa

Laurelmore Duplex Impala

Churchclara Economy Laura

Kilsunny Trump 30

Lisnalty Fran Robin

Barna Ross Linda

Evergreen Duplex Ebony

Mountain Martell Aileen 3

Churchclara Blackie Circus

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 1 JUNIOR CALF

Portvale Atwood Vicky Clayton Coulter, Portinaghy, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Cahirmee Dy Perfection Patrick Smith, Cahirmee Hse, Doneraile, Co. Cork

Ballyelan Uno Embrace Tom Lynch, Ballyellin, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick

Dellview Snow Angel Gordon Kingston, Kilmoylerane, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork

Greenlea MG Rhapsody Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Laurelelm Fever Brilliant Rickey Barrett, The Elms, Adamstown, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork 39

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 2 INTERMEDIATE CALF

Ardnasalem Sevens Jolly Patrick Colton, Ardnasalem, Co. Monaghan

Coolnamara Fever Z Liam & Sandra Murphy, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow

Beechrow Twains Atwood Michael Booth, Ballyduff, Stradbally, Portlaoise. Co. Laois

Cahirmee Aftershock Marieka Patrick Smith, Cahirmee Hse, Doneraile, Co. Cork

Riverview Impala Red Brendan Gildea, Riverview, Dunmore, Galway, Co. Galway

Lisnalty Snow Raven Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick 40

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 3 SENIOR CALF

Mirah Fever Kathy Michael Freeney, Derrydonnel, Oranmore, Co. Galway

Sprucegrove Heztry Peggy Keypoint Holsteins, Togherbeg, Tuam, Co. Galway

Greenlea Shottle Pledge Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Mounteen Stonewall Nula John G. Kirby, Ballinascarthy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET Garry & John Hurley, Ballymoyle, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET Mike Magan, Killashee, Longford, Co. Longford 41

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 4 ALL IRELAND HEIFER BORN BETWEEN 1ST JAN & 31ST DEC 2013

Skeafbridge Shottle Myfairlady Dermot & Jerry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll, Timoleague, Bandon, Co. Cork

Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen James Sinnott, The Ballagh, Ennniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Ardnasalem Fever Sarah Patrick Colton, Ardnasalem, Co. Monaghan

Clonpaddin RCU Jill 2 Garry & John Hurley, Ballymoyle, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Mirah Laven Maggie Michael Freeney, Derrydonnell, Oranmore, Co. Galway

Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan Brochan Cocoman, Kilwarden, Kill, Co. Kildare 42

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 5 ALL IRELAND 3 YEAR OLD COW IN MILK BORN BETWEEN 1ST JAN & 31ST DEC 2012

Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604 Shay Nhyam, Carrig, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork

Mounteen Bluesky Fame John G. Kirby, Ballinascarthy, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Goldenfield Fever Fame 2 John C. Murphy, Ballagh, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Ardnasalem Jenny ET Patrick Colton, Ardnasalem, Co. Monaghan

Firmount Tulip 7 Christopher McCarthy, Shanaway East, Ballineen, Co. Cork

Glaslough Miss Persia David Boyd, Mullaghduff, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 6 ALL IRELAND 4 YEAR OLD COW IN MIKL BORN BETWEEN 1ST JAN & 31ST DEC 2011

Hallow Attwood Twizzle ET Donal & Thomas Neville, Ballinaguile, Croagh, Co. Limerick

Kilwarden Sid G Vixan Brochan Cocoman, Kilwarden, Kill, Co. Kildare

Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red ET Patrick Coffey, Lisnacunna, Enniskeane, Co. Cork

Woodmarsh Shottle Melody 180 Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick

Kilwarden Evolve Barbie ET Brochan Cocoman, Kilwarden, Kill, Co. Kildare

Lisnalty Fran Robin Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick 44

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 7 ALL IRELAND 5 YEAR OLD COW IN MIK BORN BETWEEN 1ST JAN & 31ST DEC 2010

Lisnalty Sunray 234 Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick

Lissaniskey Romero Lavender Jeremiah Murphy, Lissaniskey, Upton, Co. Cork

Kilwarden Shottle L Carmen Brochan Cocoman, Kilwarden, Kill, Co. Kildare

Weepingash Jasper Appoint ET Mike Magan, Killashee, Longford, Co. Longford

Baldonnel Goldie Larissa Cyril Dowling & Tadhg Bourke, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Barna Ross Linda Ml & Eliz. McNamara, Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork 45

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 8 ALL IRELAND MATURE COW IN MILK BORN ON OR BEFORE 31ST DEC 2009

Lisnalty Beatrix Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick

Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET Philip Jones, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Lisnalty Idella 10 Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick

Lisnalty Lorraine 6 Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick

Laurelmore Duplex Impala John Barrett & Sons, Lehenaghmore, Togher, Cork

Evergreen Duplex Ebony Liam & Sandra Murphy, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow 46

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 9 ALL IRELAND IRISH PURE FRIESIAN HEIFER IN MILK

Churchclara Marty Circus Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny

Mountain Martell Aileen 4 Michael Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Churchclara Martell Emily Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny

Kilsunny Ruby 97 Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Churchclara Economy Laura Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny

Mountain Martell Aileen 3 Michael Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary 47

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 10 ALL IRELAND IRISH PURE FRIESIAN COW IN MILK

Blackisle Laura 68 Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny

Dunum Olivia ET Martin Crowe, Carrigmore Hse, Doon, Co. Limerick

Mountain Lucy ET Michael Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Mountain Barney Aileen Michael Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Kilsunny Trump 30 Trevor Dudley, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Churchclara Blackie Circus Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny 48

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Paul Hannan, Crecora, Co Limerick with ‘Lisnalty Fever’ receiving the trophy for the Supreme Champion at the IHFA Bull Show at Nenagh from Charles Gallagher, CEO, IHFA, with Peter Kennelly, Ardfert, Co. Kerry, judge. The bull sold for €6,300.

LISNALTY TOPS THE IHFA PREMIER BULL SHOW AND SALE There was a strong demand with excellent prices for quality bulls at the IHFA Premier Bull Sale held at Nenagh Mart on Wednesday 25th March. The average price was €3,400 which was an increase on last year’s prices by €600. There was a 60% clearance. The Champion was Lisnalty Fever, exhibited by Paul Hannan, Crecora, Limerick and sold for €6,300. Reserve Champion was awarded to Laurelelm William, exhibited by Rickey Barrett, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork, sold for €3,300. Honourable Mention went to Lisduff Wyatt, exhibited by John O’Sullivan, Whitechurch, Cork, sold for €2,800. Other prices included Lisnalty Uno 1643, sold by Paul Hannan, Crecora, Limerick, €6,200 Radney Super, sold by Henry O’Keeffe, Charleville, Co. Cork €5,500 Mountfarna Luke 2, sold by John O’Callaghan, Bandon, Co. Cork €5,000 Monmore Dodie, sold by James Kelly, Drogheda, Co. Louth €4,000 Monamore Eruption, sold by James Kelly, Drogheda, Co. Louth €4,000 Mountfarna Gator, sold by John O’Callaghan, Bandon, Co. Cork €4,000. 51

I wish to congratulate all the exhibitors and prize winners for turning out their bulls to a very high standard. I wish to thank Nenagh Livestock Mart for facilitating the show and sale and Auctioneer Denis Barrett for conducting the sale. Finally, I wish to thank the judge Peter Kennelly, Akeragh herd, Ardfert, Co. Kerry, who did an excellent job, also Ring Stewards John Kirby, Shane McHugh and Donal Carey, IHFA staff.

Ricky Barrett, Ballinhassig, Co Cork with ‘Laurelelm William’ Reserve Champion at the IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale at Nenagh.

Laurelmore Duplex Impala - Supreme Champion for the Second Year running EMERALD

EXPO 2015

Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA, Christy Doherty, FBD, (sponsor) Laurelmore Duplex Impala, Supreme & Exhibitor Bred Champion owned by John Barrett & Sons with Johnny Barrett on the halter, Fergal McAdam, Alltech (sponsor), Marc-Henri Guillaume, from Switzerland, Emerald Expo Judge with his wife Cindy Demierre Guillaume who acted as Ring Assistant on the day.

An extremely high standard of dairy stock was seen at Emerald Expo 2015, which took place at the Punchestown Event Centre in Co. Kildare on Saturday, 11th April. Emerald Expo is a leading All-Ireland Dairy Event organised in association with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA), with the support of Alltech Ireland, FBD and the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine. Spectators were treated to quality judging of top expert dairy stock by Swiss judge Marc Henri Guillaume. Marc-Henri Guillaume is a sire analyst for Swiss Genetics. His extensive knowledge of Holstein and Jersey cows goes back to his time spent working in North America, Madison and Toronto, Canada. He has also worked with some of the best cows in Switzerland and Europe. More recently Marc-Henri’s experience is in judging top class Holstein and Jersey shows including Expo Bière VD-VS-GE, Expo Berne, Expo Entlebuch and Austria’s Eliteschau Aargau Dairy Grand Prix. 53

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A Bachelor of Agriculture, Marc-Henri was accompanied by his wife, Cindy Demierre-Guillaume. ‘Since I started judging she has always assisted me and we are a great team. She has the same passion for cows and her knowledge of them is exceptional’.

Expo Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume and his wife and ring steward Cindy Dermierre-Guillaume

The Alltech FBD Senior Cow Championship was won by John Barrett & sons’ Laurelmore Duplex Impala. Reserve Champion was Philip Jones’s Hallow Atwood Twizzle. Philip also took Honourable Mention with Hallow Advent Twizzle 3. John Barrett’s cow not only reclaimed the title of Champion Cow from 2014 but also won the Condon Engineering Best Udder of Show and the IHFA Exhibitor Bred Champion prize. It was also a good day for Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co Kilkenny, taking top honour in the Irish Pure Friesian Championship sponsored by Dovea Genetics. Bill’s Senior cow, Black isle Laura 68 won the Friesian Championship. Honourable mention also went to the O’ Keefe family herd for their heifer Churchclara Blackie Circus. Prominant Kilkenny Friesian breeder, Pat Cleary, Hugginstown, had Reserve Champion with his Senior Cow Blackisle Mabel 57. Bill O’ Keeffe went on to win the Emerald Expo Premier Exhibitor title, sponsored by ICMSA, later in the day. Other winners on the day included Philip Jones, Gorey, Co Wexford, winning the Osmonds Premier Breeder competition. Philip Jones’s Hallow Atwood Twizzle was also the winner of the ABS Intermediate Championship. Reserve Champion was David and Kenneth Boyd’s Glaslough Miss Persia and an Honourable Mention for Paul Flanagan’s Tubbertoby Atwood Fran.

Richard Whelan, Chairperson IHFA; Eddie Downey, IFA President; Tom Murphy & Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA officially launching the 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The YMA handling Championship, sponsored by Volac was awarded to Lauren O’Toole, Bagnelstown, Co Carlow. Stacey O’Connor, Bandon, Co Cork claimed the Reserve with the Honourable Mention for Kevin Smith, Doneraile, Co Cork. The event was officially opened by IFA President, Eddie Downey and was followed by a very informative Farm Safety forum chaired by IFA’s National Dairy Committee Chairman, Sean O’Leary. Other contributors to the forum were John McNamara, Teagasc National Health & Safety specialist, Arthur Byrne, ESB Networks and Maura Canning, IFA.

The event got underway in the morning, with the Junior heifer classes. The Volac Junior Championship was claimed by Carlow-based, Liam and Sandra Murphy’s Evergreen Seven

Lauren O’Toole, YMA Handling Champion, sponsored by Volac

Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA; Mervyn Eager, Joan Lambert, Rob Beattie, John O’Dea and Richard Whelan, Chairperson IHFA marking the occasion of the Kildare Club’s 25th year.

There was a special presentation to the Kildare Club founding members – Mrs. Joan Lambert (Secretary), Mervyn Eager, Rob Beattie and John O’Dea for their contribution to the club, now in its 25th year, on the occasion of the Emerald Expo taking place in the Kildare Club area. CEO of the IHFA Charles Gallagher announced the opening of celebrations to mark 50 years of IHFA. He stated “2015 marks IHFA Golden Jubilee, a milestone for the Association, since established in 1965. Many commemorative events are planned throughout the year, we hope all members will enjoy these events”. Lauran, Reserve went to Pat Smith’s Cahirmee Alex Paradise and the Honourable Mention for Mike Magan’s Bunacloy VB Doorman. 54

John Thompson, Timac (sponsor), Brian Smith (Handler), Cahirmee Alex Paradise owned by Pat Smith, winner of the class heifer born after1st Sept 2014 with Marc-Henri Guillaume (Judge)

Bunacloy VB Doorman, owned by Mike Magan, winner of the heifer born between 1st Jan – 31st August 2014, sponsored by Moyvalley Meats, Stephen McLoughlin (Handler) with Marc-Henri Guillaume (Judge)

Evergreen Seven Lauren owned by Liam & Sandra Murphy, winner of the heifer born between 1st Sept 2013 & 28th Feb 2014, sponsored by Animax, Stephen McLoughlin (handler) with Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge and Rory Dicker, Animax (sponsor).

Evergreen Susie Mist 9 owned by Liam & Sandra Murphy, winner of the heifer born between 1st March & 31st August 2013, Lauren O’Toole (Handler), Conor Morley, World Wide Sires (sponsor), MarcHenri Guillaume, (Judge).

Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, assistant & wife of Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume, Michael & Ann Maree Manley’s Monasteroris Dainty 14th, winner of the Junior Shorthorn Heifer not calved, Ann Maree Manley, Handler

Suirvalley OT Starlight owned by Pat Gaynor, winner of the Jersey Heifer not calved, sponsored by the Jersey Society, Edwin Gaynor (handler) flanked by Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, assistant and wife of Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume.

Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge, Noel McGrath, Volac (sponsor), Evergreen Seven Lauren, Junior Champion, owned by Liam & Sandra Murphy, handler, Stephen McLoughlin, Liam Murphy (owner), Manus Murphy.

Liam Gannon, Volac, (sponsor); Brian Daly 3rd; Kevin Smith 2nd; and Lauren O’Toole, 1st; in the handler class, aged 16 years and under; with Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge.

Liam Gannon, Volac (sponsor), Padraic Murphy, 3rd place; Doireann Mulhall, 2nd place; Stacey O’Sullivan, 1st place; in the class Handler aged between 17 & 26 years; Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge.

Liam Gannon, Volac (sponsor); Lauren O’Toole, Champion Handler; and Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge.

Churchclara Martell Emily 2nd owned by Bill O’Keeffe; Joe Treacy, Handler; Churchclara Marty Circus, owned by Bill O’Keeffe, 1st in the Irish Pure Friesian Heifer in Milk, sponsored by Pearson Milking Machines; with Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume.

Castledale Echo Mabel, owned by Bill O’Keeffe; 2nd Joe Treacy (handler), Churclara Torch Sunbeam; 1st in the Irish Pure FriesianCow in Milk, owned by Bill O’Keeffe, with Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume and Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring Assistant

Michael O’Connor, Dovea Genetics, (sponsor); Blackisle Laura 68 owned by Bill O’Keeffe, winner of the Pure Friesian Senior Cow in milk; with Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume

Michael O’Connor, Dovea Genetics (sponsor); Pat Cleary owner of Blackisle Mabel 57, Reserve Pure Friesian Champion, and Ann Maree Manley (handler); Blackisle Laura 68, owned by Bill O’Keeffe, Irish Pure Friesian Champion, and Doireann Mulhall (handler); MarcHenri Guillaume, Show Judge; and Bill O’Keeffe, owner of the Champion.

Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring assistant and wife of Judge Marc Henri Guillaume; Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen owned by Jim Sinnott, winner of Junior Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk born between 1st Sept ’12 & 28th Feb ’13; with handler Laura Sinnott; and MarcHenri Guillaume, Show Judge

Kenneth Boyd, Glaslough Miss Persia, owned by David & Kenneth Boyd, winner Senior Holstein Friesian in Milk born between 1st March ’12 & 31st August ’12; Denis O’Neill (Handler), Marc-Henri Guillaume, Show Judge; and Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring Assistant, and wife of Judge, Marc-Henri

Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring Assistant and wife of Judge MarcHenri Guillaumne; Hallow Atwood Twizzle, winner of Holstein Friesian in Milk born between 1st March ’11 & 29th Feb ’12 and owner Philip Jones, Will Jones, Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge; and Rory Dicker, Animax (sponsor

Dessie Dunleavy, ABS, (sponsor), with Hallow Atwood Twizzle, Intermediate Champion owned by Philip Jones, Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring Assistand and wife to Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume

Kenneth Boyd owner of Glaslough Sanchez Brie, winner of Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born between 1st Mar ’10 & 28th Feb ’11, with handler Brendan Greenan, also pictured Cindy Demierry-Guillaume, Ring Assistant and wife to Judge Marc-Henri Guillaume, with Sean O’Leary, IFA (sponsor)

Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring Assistant and wife of Judge MarcHenri Guillaume; Victor Jackson with Crossnacole Precious Gold, winner of Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born between 1st Mar ’09 & 28th Feb ’10; Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge and Trevor Hanley, Progressive Genetics, (sponsor)

Cindy Demierre-Guillaume, Ring Assistant and wife of show judge; Laurelmore Duplex Impala, All Ireland Ssenior Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born before 1st Mar ’09, owned by John Barrett & Sons, Johnny Barrett on the halter, Marc-Henri Guillaume, Judge, and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

Paddy Dempsey, Glanbia (sponsor), and Philip Jones with Hallow Advent Twizzle 3, winner of the Production Class

Cindy Demierre Guillaume, ring assistant and wife of Show Judge; Barney Tighe, Lakeland Dairies, sponsor; Philip Jones, owner of the best Group of Three Females, with handlers Laura Sinnott, Ann Maree Manley; and Show Judge Marc Henri Guillaume.

Matt O’Keeffe receives the Premier Exhibitor & Overall EBI Award on behalf of his newphew Bill O’Keeffe from ICMSA representative; pictured with Laurelmore Duplex Impala, Supreme & Exhibitor Bred Champion owned by John Barrett & Sons with Johnny Barrett on the halter, Marc-Henri Guillaume, Show Judge, and his wife Cindy Demierre Guillaume, Show Judge Assistant

Laurelmore Duplex Impala – John Barrett & Sons, Supreme and Exhibitor Bred Champion; with Johnny Barrett and Show Judge, MarcHenri Guillaume

EMERALD EXPO 2015

The Results

Class 1: Heifer born after 1st September 2014 – Sponsored by Timac 1st Cahirmee Alex Paradise – Patrick Smith 2nd Cahirmee Jper Presence ET - Patrick Smith 3rd Ardarostig Acme Lulu - Sean Murphy

H2 Showmanship, handler aged between 17 & 26 on 1st Jan 2015 – sponsored by Volac 1st Stacey O’Sullivan, Bandon, Co. Cork 2nd Doireann Mulhall, Danville, Co. Kilkenny 3rd Padraic Murphy, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny

Class 2: Heifer born between 1st Jan 2014 & 31st August 2014 – sponsored by Moyvalley Meats 1st Bunacloy VB Doorman – Mike Magan 2nd Cahirmee Demps Marieka - Patrick Smith 3rd Cahirmee Finest Deannah - Patrick Smith

Handler Championship – sponsored by Volac Champion: Lauren O’Toole, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow Reserve Champion: Stacey O’Sullivan, Bandon, Co. Cork Honourable Mention: Kevin Smith, Doneraile, Co. Cork

Class 3: Heifer born between 1st Sept 2013 & 28th Feb 2014 – sponsored by Animax 1st Evergreen Seven Lauren – Liam Murphy 2nd Cahirmee Dempesy Perfection - Patrick Smith 3rd Mounteen Stonewall Nuala – Claire Kirby

Class 7: Irish Pure Friesian Heifer in Milk – sponsored by Pearson Milking Machines 1st Churchclara Marty Circus – Bill O’Keeffe 2nd Churchclara Martell Emily – Bill O’Keeffe 3rd Mountain Martell Aileen 4 – Michael Spillane

Class 4: Heifer born between 1st Mar 2013 & 31st Aug 2013 – sponsored by Worldwide Sires 1st Evergreen Susie Mist 9 – Liam Murphy

Class 8: Junior Pure Friesian Cow in milk – sponsored by Irish Pure Friesians 1st Churchclara Torch Sunbeam – Bill O’Keeffe 2nd Castledale Echo Mabel – Bill O’Keeffe

Class 5: Junior Shorthorn Heifer not calved – sponsored by Shorthorn Society 1st Monasteroris Dainty 14th – Ml & AM Manley 2nd Kilrisk Fanny 3rd – Kenneth Smyth 3rd Monasteroris Songstress 5th – Ml & A.M Manley

Class 9: Irish Pure Friesian Senior Cow in Milk – sponsored by Dovea Genetics 1st Blackisle Laura 68 – Bill O’Keeffe 2nd Blackisle Mabel 57 – Pat Cleary 3rd Churchclara Blackie Circus – Bill O’Keeffe

Class 6: Junior Jersey Heifer not calved – sponsored by Jersey Society 1st Suirvalley OT Starlight – Pat Gaynor

Irish Pure Friesian Championship – sponsored by Dovea Genetics Champion: Blackisle Laura 68 – owned by Bill O’Keeffe Reserve: Blackisle Mabel 57 – owned by Pat Cleary Honourable Mention: Churchclara Marty Circus – owned by Bill O’Keeffe

Emerald Expo Junior Championship sponsored by Volac Champion: Evergreen Seven Lauren – Liam & Sandra Murphy Reserve Champion: Cahirmee Alex Paradise – Pat Smith Honourable Mention: Bunacloy VB Doorman – Michael Magan H1 Showmanship, handler aged 16 or under on 1st Jan 2015 – sponsored by Volac 1st Lauren O’Toole, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow 2nd Kevin Smith, Doneraile, Co. Cork 3rd Brian Daly, Doneraile, Co. Cork 59

Class 10: Junior Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk born after 1st Sept ‘12 – 28th Feb ‘13 – sponsored by MSD Agvet 1st Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen – Jim Sinnott 2nd Clonpaddin Mpq Robin – John Hurley 3rd Clonpaddin Goldwyn Fame - John Hurley Class 11: Senior Holstein Friesian Heifer in Milk born between 1st Mar ‘12 & 31st Aug ’12 – sponsored by KW Forage 1st Glaslough Miss Persia – D & K Boyd 2nd Tubbertoby Atwood Fran – Paul Flanagan 3rd Ardarostig Atwood Lulu B – Sean Murphy

Class 12: Junior Holstein Friesian Cow in milk born between 1st March ‘11 & 29th Feb ’12 – sponsored by Animax 1st Hallow Atwood Twizzle – Philip Jones 2nd Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red – Pat Coffey 3rd Crossnacole Attwood Precious - Victor Jackson Class 13: Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk Born between 1st Mar ‘10 & 28th Feb ’11 – sponsored by IFA 1st Glaslough Sanchez Brie – David & Kenneth Boyd 2nd Crossnacole Gold Lily ET – Victor Jackson 3rd Swiftsheath Marie 1179 – Thomas Murphy Class 14: Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born between 1st Mar ‘09 & 28th Feb ’10 – sponsored by Progressive Genetics 1st Crossnacole Precious Gold - Victor Jackson 2nd Bordermist Sanchez Fran – Philip Jones Class 15: All Ireland Senior Holstein Friesian Cow in Milk born before 1st Mar ’09 – sponsored by IHFA 1st Laurelmore Duplex Impala – John Barrett 2nd Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 – Philip Jones 3rd Rosstemple Minister Cindy – John Curtin Class 16. The Production Class: judged on conformation – confined to cows having produced over 50,000 kgs of milk or 3,000 kgs lifetime combined fat & protein – sponsored by Glanbia 1st Hallow Advent Twizze 3 – Philip Jones 2nd Glaslough Miss Petra – D & K Boyd

Class 17: Best Group of three females owned by the Exhibitor – sponsored by Lakeland Dairies 1st Philip & Linda Jones “Hallow” 2nd David & Kenneth Boyd “Glaslough” 3rd Victor Jackson “Crossnacole” 4th Clonpaddin Holsteins “Clonpaddin” Best Udder Of Show – sponsored by Condon Engineering John Barrett & Sons – Laurelmore Duplex Impala Exhibitor Bred Champion sponsored by IHFA John Barrett & Sons – Laurelmore Duplex Impala The Highest Overall EBI – Award sponsored by ICBF Churchclara Martell Emily owned by Bill O’Keeffe Premier Breeder Sash – sponsored by Osmonds Philip & Linda Jones – Hallow Premier Exhibitor Sash – sponsored by ICMSA Bill O’Keeffe – Churchclara The Alltech / FBD Senior Championship – sponsored by FBD & Alltech Champion: Laurelmore Duplex Impala – John Barrett & Sons Reserve Champion: Hallow Atwood Twizzle – Philip & Linda Jones Honourable Mention: Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 – Philip & Linda Jones

How Club Chairpersons are HERD PROFILES Progressing the Breed BREFFNI ORIEL Edwin Bennett CHURCHLANE HERD Edwin is married to Sandra and, together with their three children - twin boys Craig & Aaron, age 13, and Keith age 7, run the family farm “Churchlane Holsteins” at Ballintemple, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan. The Bennett family have farmed at Ballintemple for over 100 years. I took over the running of the farm from my late father John in 1987, with the help of my mother and brother Winston who farms his own Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesain herd under the “Dillagh” prefix. In 1987 the herd consisted mainly of British Friesian & Shorthorn crosses, apart from one Pedigree cow that my father had bought for me from the “Clonswords” herd. She was a “Rosemary”. I had a great interest in pedigree breeding and this is where the “Churchlane” prefix started. I continued to introduce new pedigree lines to my own breeding herd. One in particular was a cow, purchased in 2007 as an 8 year old, called “Zachariah Nina EX”. She went onto produce 5 more calves (naturally) 4 of which

are females. She went on to classify EX93 6E and was our first Gold & Diamond Award Winner. Her descendants play a major part in today’s herd. Other dominant cow families include “Beatrice”, “Marions” and “Farrahs”. My focus has always been to improve on Type, mainly feet & legs and udders to enhance longevity. Production plays a Sandra & Edwin Bennett Expo Show itself but to see some big part in my herd and I try to maintain this by look- largescale dairy operations in the ing for a balance of milk volume US. The level of management on and kilos of solids. The herd is 40% these farms is mind-blowing. autumn calving & 60% spring. We supply Lakeland dairies with win- Being a member of the IHFA helped me grade-up my herd in ter contract for Bailey’s cream. the early 1990s. This then lead In 2002 the opportunity arose me to Classification, which I now for me to become Breeding Sales use regularly to help me make my Advisor with Eurogene AI. This breeding decisions. The benefits gave me a great insight into dif- of this became apparent in the ferent breeding patterns. Today, last number of years. In the last as Breeding Advisor for World three classification inspections Wide Sires, I have increased my a total of thirty three 2 year-old appetite for good breeding cow heifers averaged 84.4points. We families. A recent trip to Madison also enjoyed success in the Breffni was a magnificent experience, Oriel’s Club’s Herds Competition not alone to see the World Dairy winning overall in Production Elite 63

Coolnamara Holsteins was established in 2001 when I took over the running of the farm.

Left: Aaron showing ‘Churchlane Glouco Nova’ Right: Keith showing ‘Churchlane Goldchip Nina’

Section in 2014 and coming 2nd Overall Elite Section in 2015 . Earlier this year we also hosted the YMA Field Day Workshop which saw over 70 YMA supporters attend. I view this as a great achievement personally, as our 3 sons had put a lot of effort in the build up to this event. To see them get involved was greatly encouraging for me. Going forward (with 3 boys) I feel milk price votility will greatly discourage the next generation of dairy farming. I feel it is also important to set your farming goals and stick with them. I am a member of Breffni Oriel Holstein Friesian Breeders Club all of my farming life, I feel the club has been a great source of information and education to me through the various seminars and farm field evenings. Trips run by the club, both home and abroad, have taken us to places like Canada, Holland & the UK which have proven very educational to us all. The club also provides a social aspect which I feel is vital for the mental health and wellbeing of all dairy farmers.

The B.O.H.F.C. is Ireland’s oldest club, founded in 1972, and as I reach the end of my first year as Club Chairman I am well aware of the dedication of all past and present members.We thrive on the addition of new members with fresh ideas to keep our club flourishing into the future. CARLOW KILKENNY Michael Nolan COOLNAMARA HERD I have 92 milking and 15 dry cows at the moment, with a 50/50 split between spring and autumn calving.

The main reason I chose to become pedigree was to increase the value of stock and as a youngster I always looked up to pedigree herds and breeders as being the best in the country. Unfortunately, I got depopulated with BSE in 2003 but as a result of grading up the herd to Pedigree status it meant I got a far greater valuation of the stock, so instantly I could see the benefit in pedigree. The IHFA were a great help to me starting off and I got great advice from top breeders in the local Carlow/Kilkenny Club, that I am very grateful for. In the process of rebuilding the herd over the next few years I bought embryos from families I admired and tried to buy the best heifers from sales around the country, sacrificing quantity for quality, and in doing so set the tone for the families that are here today which include Petrelle and Attraction Robin from Karona. Licorice, Missy and Beauty from Morsan and Dallas, Susie Mist and Torch among others from herds around Ireland. I am sure it is because of

Coolnamara IRN Raphaella EX90 4E. Has recently surpassed 3,000 kgs Protein production, current lifetime yield of 91,000 kgs Milk. Pictured one day fresh after her 9th calf in 9 years. She has never had her feet trimmed or suffered a case of mastitis.

for high quality pedigree bulls.

Coolnamara Gold Ariel ET EX91 3E. Photographed one day fresh after her 6th calf. She has produced over 70,000 kgs of milk so far and has been a tremendous brood cow. Six daughters in the herd, the oldest by Damion is classified EX91 2E.

choosing quality over quantity that I was placed third in the National Herds Competition in 2008 and 2014. I have also won the Carlow/Kilkenny Herds Competition a few times. In making breeding decisions I don’t focus on one single trait but try to mate each cow individually with a bull that I think will fit my system. Personally, I think there is too much emphasis on single traits for one type of operation, let it be fertility, type, milk. I like balance, and if I was to give one bit of advice to young farmers starting out it would be to set targets, have a clear direction that suits your operation and stick to it, because no two farms are the same. Looking beyond the quota era gives me great freedom without the constant worry of a superlevy bill. I can’t see myself expanding too much. It is a one man operation at the moment and to increase much more would require a labour unit, more housing, more land. Both animals pictured here are two of my herd favourites and cows that I strive to breed. Both have lactations over 1,1000kg with good solids. They have never

had mastitis, never had their feet trimmed, go in calf easily and bred great offspring. CORK Joe Collins COOLNAMARA HERD Here at “Collinsfort” we are milking around 60 cows, with a herd average of 8,012kgs at 3.87% Butterfat, 3.53% Protein, calving mainly in spring with about 10-15% calving in September and October.

The home herd was established by my late father Dan in the early 50’s. I was very fortunate to take over a herd that was developed using AI for as long as I can remember. After taking over the farm I decided to join IHFA and grade-up the pedigree in 1999. It was a very easy process as we had good records of the herd and all the cow families, albeit with different names and nick names that we still use today on our pedigree certs. I can still remember the field officer at that time, John Kirby, smiling at the kitchen table when I was going through the cow family names, and looking back now thank god he suggested we change a few of the names to what we use today. Grading-Up opened up new avenues to us to sell our stock with having verifiable records going back generations. Rather than

We sell surplus stock of all ages and are lucky enough to have a good customer base built up over the years, with many repeat customers, which is nice to see. We also keep a few bulls from our best cows for breeding and, sell them at home or at the CHFC bull sale on the first Monday of April, which is a very successful sale Joe and Rosalie with daughters Rebecca and Maria 65

produce the maximum amount of milk from our cows as efficiently as we can and increase our protein % still further. I want to breed long-lasting, balanced cows that will allow us have good supply of dairy stock to sell to boost farm income. Finally, I would encourage breeders to join their local club. It is a great social outlet to meet and discuss dairying topics with likeminded people, at a field evening, breeding seminar, herds competitions or club meetings. Everyone is welcome whether they have a 5,000kg or a 10,000kg herd. The cow in this photo is Collinsfort Gmi Daffodil 17 EX93 8E, pictured in her 11th lactation with a lifetime production so far of 85322kgs at 3.69 %BF and 3.81 %P 3251kgs Protein. She is one of two members of the Daffodil family to achieve an IHFA Diamond Award. She is also one of three excellent classified sisters who have a combined 29 lactations and all three are confirmed pregnant again . Surprise, surprise! Their dam also completed 12 lactations. These are the cows we like to breed here at Collinsfort

looking at AI catalogues we now too could be considered to have potential bull dams because of our pedigree status. The main cow families in our herd are Flash, Daffodil and Celicia going back to Weeton Celicia. The Flash family is home bred and provided us with our first EX94 - Collinsfort SJM Flash, sired by Shoremar James. Her full sister, Collinsfort Flash 6 EX93, and her EX91 Canyon Breeze Allen won the best cow family in the CHFC Herd Competition a couple of years ago - something we were very pleased with as there are a lot of very good cows in County Cork. This family has very high Protein % going back to a VG89 GMI that produced over 2000gls at 4.23%pr. We also have had a bit of fun showing this family, winning many prizes at local shows. We have some very nice young stock coming along from this family including a VG 85 Gibor and a

2 year-old Sid just freshly calved. The homebred Daffodil family are super long lasting cows with great udders and are very consistent. They are cows that are slow to mature but end up with a high classification eventually. We are continually trying to improve our herd in all respects and we use the IHFA services to classify our cows annually and use the information provided in selecting sires for breeding. We also test for BVD through IHFA as the samples are stored and can be used at a later date for genomic testing which is a very good service. The Animal search facility on the IHFA website is great resource. The “Collinsfort” herd has qualified from the Cork club to participate in the IHFA National Herds’ Competition and we were awarded third prize on two occasions in the spring calving section. Looking to the future we aim to 66

As Chairman of the Cork Holstein Friesian Club I would like to wish IHFA continued success and thank the staff for the wonderful support they give our club. I wish you all a prosperous 2016. DONEGAL Charles McCandless CULCARA HERD My family and I manage the “Culcara” Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd at Lisnacara, Culdaff, Co. Donegal. Malin Head - Ireland’s most northerly point - is only 10 minutes away. The milking herd of 90 cows produces milk all year round with 60 cows calving in the spring and the remainder calving during autumn/winter. All heifer calves are reared as replacements with surplus calved heifers sold through the annual Donegal Club Heifer Show & Sale. I am the sixth generation in the family to farm the land here in Lisnacara. A tradition of dairying on this farm can be traced back to at least the 1940’s. The cows were milked by my Grandfather when he supplied butter to Carndonagh

Culcara herd grazing at dawn

hospital and also delivered milk door-to-door locally. I became a member of IHFA in 1995 soon after beginning to farm with my father Winston, and the herd was graded-up soon after. For me it was the logical step to attain Pedigree status, as I had a deep interest in the breeding of the cows and intended to move forward developing and progressing the herd using the best genetics. A number of homebred families are the backbone to the herd. In addition, a small number of purchases were made over the years, which we have been fortunate with. Redcliffe Fatal Fame ET was especially lucky. Purchased as a calf, she went on to classify EX90 2E and has bred numerous progeny of high calibre. Culcara Progress Fame EX91 2E was a stand-out daughter, a great milker with all five of her daughters scoring VG/ EX, averaging 90 points. The number of female “Fame” family members registered in the herd now stands at 34. Culcara Wyman Fame 1 is the next generation to recently join the milking herd. Shoremar Lee Jayne ET, purchased while on a trip to Canada

in 1997 has left an indelible legacy in the herd. This Comestar Lee daughter went on to classify EX92 3E and produced 117,000kgs milk in eleven lactations. Among her daughters was Culcara Gilbert Joy EX91 by Miley Gilbert. In turn, the next generation that followed included an EX92 3E Astronomical, an EX90 Talent, an EX90 Mr. Minister as well as daughters by Duplex, Roumare and James, who all scored VG. Some further international cow families have recently been added with select purchases from the Ravena, Lauren, Dellia, Tequila, Farci, Elly-Mae and Elsie families. The home-bred families include Janice, Frieda, Ruth, Jennie, Juliana. Great satisfaction is to be had where home-bred cow families naturally flourish such as our “Frieda” family which can be traced back twelve generations to the mid 1970’s. In recognition of the proven performance of these families I have recently flushed Culcara Goldwyn Juliana EX95 4E to Doorman and to date two heifer calves have been born. Juliana was shown at the Baileys Champion Cow competition in 2011. Having recently classified 67

EX95 4E, after calving-in with a Mogul heifer calf she is now in her sixth lactation. Her “Ares” daughter has recently joined the milking herd and she looks very promising so far, classified VG85. I continue to select the best AI Bulls on the basis of the traits most important to my business; good conformation, feet & legs and udders, volume of milk solids and kgs of Protein. It is so important to attain the best possible price per litre of milk sold so I aim to reach the various price bonuses in terms of components, volume and quality throughout the year. Whole Herd Grade Up helped identify cow families as the bedrock for progressing the herd. This added value to our homebred maternal lines. Classification is an important tool in making informed breeding decisions in terms of trait emphasis at sire selection. It also gives me an unbiased benchmark of the development of the herd. Genomic testing is a new service in cattle breeding which I am interested in. It gives higher reliability breeding values over parent averages. Genomic Breeding Values & GTPI figures from the U.S. for some of my replacement females is an area I am keen to explore.

Being an IHFA member opens the opportunity to meet like-minded breeders at your local Club. There are many good Holstein Friesian breeders with tradition in Donegal and the wider North West region. Being involved in the local Club helps to tap into this local network. Given the prevailing market price for milk, the abolition of quotas this year has had minimal positive impact so far. The thinking behind quotas was that supply and demand are closely aligned so that milk price volatility should be minimised. Over time, that quota regimen implemented over 30 years

with sound feet and legs. Also, it is important to work hard to make the most out of what you have regardless of farm size, location and soil type. Exhibiting Mosstown James Romulet at the European Holstein Show at Agribex was a highlight. The fact that she was selected to represent the Irish team of cows was a tremendous boost and to then go on to compete so well against the best from the continent remains a sweet memory. In 1998 I was the proud exhibitor of the Champion Calf at the YMA

sions. I have also been proud to have attained IHFA Diamond cow status in the past. GALWAY Liam Grady GURTEENACRE HERD This year there are 100 cows milking and the calving pattern is split 60% Spring months and 40 % over the winter. My parents John & Nora had established a steady foundation for the herd and I always had an interest to develop the herd further and build on this solid base. The herd was registered in 1998 and was graded up soon after through the valued help of Bobby Franks, IHFA Field Officer. From the outset I had a deep interest in good genetics and wanted to put a platform in place where progressive breeding, good genetics and solid cow families could all develop. Ultimately the aim was to breed a herd of balanced cows and add value to their offspring. Pedigree status has also been of benefit when curtailed by TB restrictions.

Charles exhibiting at the Baileys with Culcara Goldwyn Juliana

ago became outdated. A fair price for our milk over a steady time frame is most beneficial for us farmers. My plan in this new era without quotas is to keep adding value to the farm enterprise and to produce a quality product to the best possible standard. Within the Holstein Friesian population there is tremendous genetic variation to suit all dairy-farming systems. A functional cow is essential. Every dairy farmer will appreciate cows having good udders

National Calf Show when Walkerbrae Rudolph Lyla was tapped out. The Donegal YMA club was very strong at this time and it was great to be a part of such a dedicated group of like-minded, enthusiastic young members. I was Regional Winner and Overall Finalist in the National Dairy Council Milk Quality Awards 2011. I have also had success showing locally. Walkerbrae Rudolph Lyla was Champion of Carndonagh Show on three occa68

Virtually all the cow families are homebred and were graded up to Pedigree status from the original seed-stock. These include; Athelrose, Silver, Wilfrieda, Lily, Rose, Snowdrop. Some select purchases have been made such as the Marys and Judys from Tom Joe Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creva herd. I aim to breed a balanced cow having good udders, solid feet & legs and correct overall functional traits. Volume of milk solids is very important as it directly impacts on milk price. I also select on the EBI value. I pay close attention to the cow family and sire stack behind the

bulls available in A.I. The triple A analysis system has been used recently and I have found positive results so far. I have found that Seaver and Wyman have worked very well to date. There is promising youngstock in the herd sired by Pesky. Pedigree Registration has helped to identify and add value to the cow families. It is rewarding to see the homebred lines flourish generation after generation. Classification is very useful in providing a benchmark for conformation standards and identifying trends in linear traits. Attaining good classification scores builds a profile for cow families. The report generated from the classification inspection helps in deciding which Bulls to use as we all aim for complimentary mating where the Bulls strengths are selected to compliment the cows in the herd. I also find the IHFA arrangements

for the BVD testing scheme to be very helpful. A number of likeminded breeders in this area came together to re-form the Galway club a number of years ago. The various club events serve a very useful purpose in learning new ideas and progressing with new information. The social aspect of the club is a big positive. We all would like to increase output and profitability but this can only be achieved if we are being paid Stephen exhibiting at the YMA National Calf Show with a fair price for milk. I Gurteenacre Pesky Silver 1050. Cow management in an expanhave been fortunate this year to be able to expand the sion phase is tricky. Liquid/Winter herd with the availability of neigh- milk production is compatible with our farming circumstances. By bouring land. continuing to produce quality milk in a sustainable manner I hope to provide for a legacy where the next generation can continue if they have a passion for dairying. Ensure you get a good education first and foremost. A practical grounding is so important in learning at first-hand. The trend in Agricultural colleges at the moment is not progressive. At times there is too much concentration on the theory side rather than the practical work. It is also beneficial to get experience of varying systems so that it opens your mind to new techniques.

Exhibiting at Galway County show with Gurteenacre CGH Athelrose 905 69

It is important to work with a herd of cows that you are happy with. The herd must deliver what you hope to achieve; produce a high volume of milk solids and generate a return that rewards the work

involved. There is a limit to the amount of work one person can carry out to the best of his/her ability. Invest wisely and don’t take on too much debt, as this can be a heavy burden to carry. Keep an open-mind and be willing to learn and embrace new knowledge and techniques. Managing to increase the herd in the recent past has been a challenge and an achievement. In 2009 the herd was awarded “Quality Milk Award” winner by Arrabawn co-op. The herd has also represented the Galway club in the National Herds competition.

joyable to be involved in re-forming the Galway club and we all are looking forward to club members Tommy and Orla Screene & family “Windfield” herd, hosting the IHFA National Open Day next year. It is a privilege that this major event is coming to Galway, it is a positive for the west of Ireland region. KERRY John Walsh COUNGILLA HERD John & Nora have five children - Jack, Shay, Gráinne, Muireann & Cormac. All play an active role on the farm, standing in gaps or wherever a job needs to be done. We all play gaelic football and wouldn’t be from ‘The Kingdom’ otherwise. Music and drama are other activities that occupy our spare time.

The club was successful in arranging for the return of Holstein Friesian classes at the Galway county show after an absence of thirteen years. This has proven to be a very enjoyable Show and it was especially pleasing to have been placed 2nd in 2014.

The Counguilla herd is celebrating 50 years this year. It was established by Jim & Joan Thompson in 1965. We now milk 75 cows and are 100% spring calving.

Along with others, it has been en-

In making the decision to purchase

Counguilla Ares Lulu - 1st Heifer born between July 1st 2011 & December 31st 2011 at the National Dairy Show, 2013 70

‘Ballinahina Kitty 308’ all those years ago it could not have been foreseen the impact she would go on to establish, with a legacy that could now be described as a gold mine. Sired by Wells Mascot Corky, she classified GP84 as a 2 year old heifer. She was the highest yielding heifer in the herd ever up to that point, her superlative performance meant she quickly became a family favourite. She held first service and calved again within 12 months with a heifer calf namely ‘Counguilla Rudolph Kitty’. The following year ‘Rudolph Kitty’ won her class at the Tralee Show. As a heifer she too classified GP84 and progressed to Excellent by her 3rd calving. In 7 calvings, ‘Balliahina Kitty 308’, yielded 72 tonnes of milk and produced 4 heifer calves, all of whom went on to score EX within 4 lactations. In 2011 Counguilla Rudolph Kitty EX91 was awarded the best cow in the Spring Section of the Kerry Herds Competition by Judge Kevin Flynn. The following year she won the same accolade with Anthony Kealy as Judge. She also classified EX93 that year. In the Club Herds Competition 2013 & 2014 she was placed 3rd in her category. Now classified EX93 7E ‘Rudolph Kitty’ is still going strong in the herd after 10 calves and is looking better than ever having calved again recently. She has currently produced 84 tonnes of milk and is getting ever closer to the coveted IHFA Diamond Award. There are many other notable members of this family including ‘Lancelot Kitty EX91’, ‘Sam Kitty EX 91’ and ‘Jardin Kitty EX91’. Heifer calves seem to be a consistent characteristic of this family as an added bonus. In total there

a gala dinner was held where all founding members, past presidents, chairpersons and secretaries were honored. May I also take this opportunity to congratulate IHFA on their 50th anniversary year and wish continued success to Association. We have made many friends over the years through our involvement with the breed and look forward to many more years of progressive farming in the kingdom.

Counguilla Ares Lulu

are 31 descendants of the first Kitty that was born in Counguilla since 2004. Other top cow families in the Counguilla herd include Apple , Byremaid, Lulu, Phlox, Karry, Fanta, Susie Mist, Idol, Ebony, Geraldine, May Queen, Rita, Marie, Madam, Chrisi, Christina, Ruby, Lauren, Neottie, Dini, Rhonda. Conformation, Udders, Feet & legs and Fat & Protein % are the main traits selected for and emphasised at Counguilla. The following are our achievements – •2012 Reserve Champion Kerry YMA Calf show with Counguilla Ares Lulu 2013 •Champion Tralee Show with Lisselan Breiz Idol EX94 •Winner of John B. Collins Trophy 2013 with Lisselan Breiz Idol EX94. •Best Cow & Heifer Kerry Herds Competition 2013 with ‘Counguilla Rudolph Kitty EX93’ and ‘Counguilla Nation Marie VG86’

•Highest Confirmation Herds Competition 2013

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•1st In-Calf Heifer National Dairy Show 2013 with Counguilla Ares Lulu •Jack won U-18 Individual Stock Judging at the IHFA Open Day & All Ireland Awards 2013 •2014 Champion Kerry YMA Calf Show with Monamore Goldsuns Fawn •Reserve Champion Tralee show 2014 with Counguilla Ares Lulu VG86 2year old •Winner of John B. Collins Trophy with Counguilla Ares Lulu VG86 2 •Counguilla Rita 105 EX91 was our first cow to attain IHFA Diamond Award status. Also various prizes in Kerry YMA Calf show and Kerry Herds Competition including many 1st prizes. To conclude I am humbled and honored to be chairperson of the Kerry Holstein Friesian breeders Club, especially this year as the club is celebrating the 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, 71

KILDARE John Murphy CAISLEAN HERD My father Dan established the herd in 1961. Our family roots are in Portmagee, near Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. However the option arose to farm this land in Newcastle on the Kildare/Dublin border through the State Land Commission initiative. The Caislean herd was established as pedigree in 1978 in order to add value to the stock and to also help progress and develop the herd through using better genetics. We milk 50 cows, Liquid Milk, Split Calving system I am married to Caroline and we have four children. The Floss and Emily families have won cow family awards and best cow and heifer classes in the Kildare Club Herd’s Competition. These are homebred families that were graded-up by IHFA from the foundation stock when the herd was registered. To help put the herd together in those early days a number of stock was purchased from the various Christian Brothers’ farms located around Dublin city. My uncle was

opened by Chairman, John Murphy, followed by Secretary’s report and then the Treasurer’s Report. Happily our finances are in good order. Election of Officers: Attendance being so poor, the outgoing committee was re-elected en bloc, John Murphy is still Chairman, John O’Dea – Treasurer and PRO (for one year more he says), yours truly is still secretary. Following the AGM, there was a promotion by Rory Dicker of Animex – A Bolus supplying all essential elements of nutrition and a very substantial raffle of the product afterwards. Then, followed a presentation of the Finalists in the FBD Stockjudging Awards by FBD’s Ronan Browne. The winners were: Junior Section: 1. Colin Stephenson 2. Evan Stephenson 3. Caoimhe Murphy John Murphy, Chairperson, pictured with Kildare Club Committee Members

a member of the Brothers, so my father had a dependable contact that was of help in making the necessary enquiries.

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I look for fertility and protein in bulls and don’t want to compromise on the production of milk solids. Bulls who have had a positive impact on the herd in the past include Stormatic, O-Man and RE-W Seaver.

Being involved in the Kildare club has been a tremendously positive experience. I first got involved in the 1990s, as I was keen to meet like-minded farmers with an appreciation for better breeding. The Club events serve as a great way for keeping informed of developments in the various trends of breeding and dairying. Listening to different speakers at the club meetings gives a broad perspective on relevant topics. The social element of the Club is a very important aspect.

I find classifying with IHFA a great help in making informed breeding decisions. That it also adds I think with now gone, the value toJohn cowMurphy familiesChairman, is of particuJohn Lambert and quotas Emma Behan Holstein cow will become more lar benefit when offering breeding with her awards popular because the breed has bulls for sale.

the capability to respond to feeding when milk price is favourable. Personally, I would like to expand the herd though this will be on a limited scale as land in this area is not widely available or tends to command a price that is prohibitive to farmers. I think if they persist with the Holstein cow and good management it is the best chance of making a profit but costs have to be monitored carefully with the volatility in prices now. The UCD Lyons research farm is just down the road from our farm. I will watch with interest the developments and results from its newly established Pedigree Registered herd of which IHFA is a partner. I have been fortunate enough for the herd to have won the Senior Section of the Kildare Club Herds Competition a few times. LAOIS OFFALY Kevin Flynn REARY HERD

The Reary Herd was established in 1978 by Kevin’s late father Bill Flynn. The milking herd now consists of 180 Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesians. The herd calves 80-90 cows in the autumn and 120-150 in the spring. All females calves are reared on the farm as replacement breeding stock and 20 males are kept for sale as Pedigree Bulls.

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The reason the herd was established as Pedigree was to create value in the stock, to fulfill an in-

John’s Daughter, Caoimhe, 2011 with the winningwinners: Club Junior Stockjudging team, 2011 FBD Stockjudging - Junior Colin Stephenson, Caoimhe Murphy & Evan Stephenson 72

80% of the herd is classified GP or better. The average EBI of the herd is currently €141. All of these figures can be improved on in the coming years using pedigree information and following progressive breeding.

Laois Offaly Club at the IHFA National Open Day, hosted by the Reary herd in 2000

terest in pedigree animals and to capture true milk production. It was intended to establish a Pedigree Registered herd for the best animals to rise to the top in terms of performance so as to maximize profit and so far we feel these have been somewhat achieved. There is always room for improvement. The herd has a number of established families. The homebred Norahs and Primroses have over 600 members registered between them. The Norahs are noted for their protein, milk and longevity. The Primroses have a characteris-

tic style and are good milkers. The Snowdrops also perform exceptionally well, especially for protein with a lot of family members achieving 3.90 % protein. The herd also bought in other families – Belas, (Lumville), Virtue, Kilbline, Balertwine, (Lynbrook). These families were chosen for protein production and dairy strength. When selecting sires we focus on protein production, dairy strength and EBI. Currently the herd average is 9,139kg milk, 3.79 fat and 3.47% protein in 2015.

Classification has always been used as a tool to improve functional traits and will continue to be part of the breeding strategy. Weaknesses within the cows can be improved on using corrective mating. Although EBI is not perfect, it is used as another tool in the box in making informed breeding decisions especially for traits such as fertility and health. In 2008, the herd doubled in number from 90 to 180 so since the abolition of quotas this year we have very little room to expand. Extra production will be around 10 – 20% in the next two years but this will come through better use of high-quality grass, no early dry-offs due to over quota and possible feeding less whole milk to the 140 calves that are reared each year. It is a great time of opportunity for those with room to expand but we cannot lose sight of the return on our investment or time. If I was to give any advice to a young dairy farmer it would be to know your own mind in what type of system you want to work in, adapt your cow to that system. Always try to look after your cow and for sure she will do the same for you. Don’t chop and change continuously. My dad always used to say you might as well milk a good cow as a bad one and certainly pedigree can help us all to achieve that.

Reary Norah 21 EX90 73

LIMERICK CLARE Willie Walsh BREATHNACH HERD In 2000 after completing my Green Cert in Pallaskenry Agricultural College, I returned home to farm in partnership with my father John. At the time my father was on the board of DairyGold Co-Op and later went on to serve as Vice Chair and Chairman of the Society. He gave me great support and advice as I developed both the herd and infrastructure on the farm. Also during those years I was heavily involved in Limerick hurling and was part of the Limerick under 21 team that won two All Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in 2000 and 2001. I continued to represent Limerick at Senior level for the next five years. I have also been fortunate to have won numerous county hurling titles with my local club, Murroe/ Boher. The Breathnach herd was formed in 2003 as a 70 cow spring calving herd. The backbone of the herd was sired by Galtee Merci (GMI), Mars Ferro (MFX), Jostar (JOS). The main aim was to breed more milk into these cows, while maintaining quality udders, legs, feet and dairy strength. Using bulls such as, Lheros, Talent, Goldwyn and Champion brought plenty of milk but losing some of the dairy strength. In recent years I have used bulls like Fraiko, Lancelot, Negaro, Ares and Admiral that have brought both solids and strength. Two bulls that have really stood out in the herd are CIX and Duplex. They are medium size cows

with super legs and feet and udders that are extremely well attached. For me, Pedigree is very important and can be described as both a passion and a hobby. The value in having a Pedigree Registered herd is that cow families Willie Walsh with wife Ciara and son Cian are brought policy and herd management. It to the fore. I have found that the provides an evidence-based, ungood cow families have lasted biased assessment of the standand stayed with me over the years. ard of my cows. The interaction As breeders we seem to gain, alwith the Classifier on the day is most as an indirect consequence, an important element, it can be a core strength of longevity when a two-way process whereby I can working with good cow families. learn from weak points and aspects they have noticed and likeProminent cow families that I am wise I can put forward my own working with include; Hope, Sunperspective. ray, Lorraine, Sassy, Sunflower, Ellen, Rolls, Emmy, Tammy, Vixan, During the grazing season, cows Alfa and Mary. are on grass with a top up of My current herd average is meal in the parlor. The winter 8,000kgs at 3.60 % Fat and 3.43 diet consists of top quality silage, % Protein. Breeding policy for the meal and straw fed through a diet herd is to breed a medium size feeder. Each year I calve between cow, maintain or slightly increase 20 and 25 heifers and sell surplus production, increase the volume stock. In the last number of years of milk solids and protein pro- I also rear 4 or 5 breeding bulls from my top families for sale. duced. When selecting from the available pool of AI bulls, the pedigree and cow family behind each bull is very important, I take the time to study this important aspect as it can give a good insight. Classification is a valuable tool in driving forward with breeding 74

The abolition of milk quotas wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change the landscape for me in the immediate future. Land availability in the area is in acute shortage so the land base that I have is my starting block. The soil type on the farm is heavy so an expansion in cow numbers is unlikely at the moment. I intend to push on with

NORTH EASTERN Norris Beattie DELASHEEN HERD Delasheen Holsteins was established in 2003 formed out of the partnership between Robert & George Beattie, Leisheen Holsteins, one of Ireland’s longest established dairy Herds. Today the herd of 120 Pedigree Holsteins, based in Delvin, Co Westmeath, averages 10,500kgs milk, calving all year round.

Lisnalty Lorraine 2, Cappamore Show 2008

delivering an efficient yield and maximizing the milk price paid by achieving the various bonuses. Starting out buying and developing pedigree families you can’t get enough advice. That is where the Limerick and Clare Club has been a huge benefit to me. Taking part in stockjudging competitions, club trips and attending club meetings where relevant topics can be thought through are all beneficial aspects of being involved with the local club. In 2006, I decided to make a select purchase at the Black & White (Borderway) Sale UK. Drointon Duplex Hope was a promising young calf sired by Mesland Duplex. I admired her cow family, developed in the Brynhfryd herd, backed by an EX 92 4E Stardust, EX92 3E Empire, EX95 Triple Threat-Red, EX90 Ells Prince Hope. She proved to be a lucky addition to the herd with high production and a lifetime average Protein yield of 3.47 % and classified Excellent. I am delighted with her Lystel Leduc daughter Breathnach Leduc Hope EX90 (7th generation EX), a hard-working cow currently

in her 6th lactation, producing high protein. She has two milking daughters in the herd and numerous promising youngstock. Her Talent daughter is VG 86 and her Cradenhill Eden daughter, 1st lactation, is due to be classified soon. In 2010, I was delighted to be judged the winner of the Premier section of the Limerick Clare Club Herds’ Competitions. I have also won individual awards in the Herds’ Competition over the years. The Limerick Clare club was very much to the fore in this year’s successful IHFA National Open Day hosted by the Hannan family, “Lisnalty” herd, Crecora. Jimmy and family put in a huge effort to ensure the success of this event and Club members certainly played their part. To have received so many complimentary comments and feedback from people that attended the Open Day having travelled from all over the country and the UK was very pleasing.

Delasheen Wade Catriona ET EX94 4E (Donnandale Jed Crystal Family) was our first 100 tonne cow and she went on to achieve the prestigious IHFA Diamond Award status. She yielded 14 calves in 10 lactations including a VG89 Zenith daughter and a VG87 Shottle grand-daughter currently in the herd. The renowned Chrisi family has a strong imprint in the herd today, going back to the select purchase of Clonswords Chrisi 2 ET at the Clonswords dispersal sale. The Hurley family established this cow family in Ireland with an ET daughter of Quality SB Chrisi EX91. On the day of the sale Chrisi 2 (by Parker Aero Wade) was a promising, youthful offering. She developed into a mature hard-working senior cow in the herd that classified EX90. Today the family continues to develop, breeding hard working stylish females including an EX92 Roy, EX90 Outside, EX91 S-Man, VG86 Dictator plus many more. Other developing families include Melissa (Cranholme), Elenor (Worlds 1st HI Champion, Italy), breeding 3 EX Champion daughters, Shower (Glendrummond) Brenda (Dingleburn/Salem) and Jill (Wedgwood). Over the last seve to eight years sexed semen

trophy in 1994. This win enabled me to represent IHFA at the Royal Show held in Stoneleigh, England. Being pedigree allows us to drive forward and maximise output as milk producers. Selecting the very best of the worlds AI sires allows us to achieve our breeding aims and objectives. The Holstein is comparable to driving a Ferarri compared to a Norris and Alexandra at NEHFBC Calf Show 2015 Robin Reliant in a Formula 1 race. has been successfully used to help grow these families. We are al- As with all finely tuned engines, ways striving to develop new fami- we appreciate that performance lies by the way of embryos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; max- potential requires optimum fuel imising the ever importance of our consumption from the most economical and cost effective forages herds biosecurity. and straights available. Pedigree Holsteins have been our life blood and as a family we fully We are striving to select sires that encompass the breed in all facul- are +2 on Type, Mammary systies from part of the North Eastern Holstein Friesian Breeders Club, going to local, National and International Holstein Shows with a desire to eat, sleep read everything Holstein including the Holstein International and Holstein UK journals! From the age of 13, I owned my first Holstein, a prized heifer bred from the Wedgwood Broker Jill family. She went on to represent Kildare at the YMA Finals in 1989 in Portlaoise. Involvement in YMA brought much enjoyment including club stockjudging competitions. It was a proud achievement when I claimed the overall Stock Judging

Delesheen Roy Chrissi EX92 76

tems and Feet and legs. Production emphasis goes towards selecting bulls positive for fat and protein and plus for milk. Going forward we will be concentrating on health traits as the heritability keeps on improving making it a viable route to improve our herd. Herd classification is key to the development of the Delasheen herd. This tool creates a constructive criticism to improve our herds management functionality; such as feet and leg and mammary structures. Marketing and promotion of the herd is channeled through the North Eastern Holstein Club. As the Chairman, the importance of club events such as breeder meetings, stock judging, calf shows and herds competitions are key to breed promotion at local level. The camaraderie and social aspects are superb for making friends who have exactly the same passion for the breed. Adding value to pedigree needs to be strategically identified and implemented to ensure there is a future for all of us! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple joining of all pedigree associated bodies

that need to work in conjunction with a like-minded vision. The Global Holstein genetics industry is massive. Technology is developing rapidly and there are many information sources. Using this research will get the maximum from your herds potential from using genetics best suited to your market requirements. Genetics has a vital role in the ability of Holstein cows to reach their potential for output & productivity on farm. The power of genetic selection policy can then be enhanced by nutrition strategies, working in combination to positively impact on the bottom line. A special thank you to the North Eastern Club for voting and trusting me as their Chairman It has been a very rewarding role, meeting, organising and working with so many great people in this area. We would like to congratulate the North Eastern Club on achieving its 40 Years Anniversary in 2016 SLANEY Enda Jordan VINEGARHILL HERD The Vinegarhill herd was established in 1976 by my father Paddy Jordan eight years after he moved to Finchogue with foundation stock purchased mainly in Cork and Kerry. No of Milking Cows: 106 in 2014 Calving: Split calving season with about 50 cows calving in the autumn and the remainder calving in spring. We choose to be Pedigree Registered because of the advantages we gained by buying pedigree stock in the very beginning and the added value to our heifer sales over the years. When dealing with pedigree stock you always know

Enda Jordan with his family on the farm in Finchogue

what you are buying and what you are selling, it takes a lot of the guesswork out of the equation. We have always enjoyed the breeding side of the herd.

you look around at some of the top herds in the breed you see them doing this very successfully and that encourages us to try and achieve the same.

Over the years we have had success at Club Herds Competition level with our Hass, Ellen and Rose families, with both individual cows and heifers and also wtih these cow families winning best cow family in their respective category.

One of the main IHFA services that has greatly helped our herd is classification. The advice we have received and the boost we have been given by seeing heifers getting better scores than their mothers achieved at the same age has been very encouraging. Also the enjoyment that we have all experienced over the years attending IHFA events both locally and nationally has been very rewarding and worthwhile.

The main traits that we have sought to improve over the years are strength, udders, rump (tail) structure and feet and legs. We have made substantial headway in improving these type traits in our herd. We have also developed a high yielding herd. My desire into the future is to maintain the type and yield traits that we have in place while attempting to improve our solids and fertility. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of a challenge but when 77

We are in the very fortunate position of having a substantial block of land around the yard backed up by an equally sized area of outfarms which means that we can increase herd size to 200 cows while maximising the use of

don’t rush into anything that others try and see how they get on.

Enda presenting Andrea Rafferty with the Slaney Club Perpetual Trophy during the Showmanship Finals at the National Dairy Show, 2015

grazed grass. We are determined to achieve this expansion from home bred stock - as a result of this, expansion rate is slow but the last time we bought in stock was 1980, so we would prefer to maintain our closed herd policy. The advantage to our steady expansion is that it gives us time to have facilities in place before we need them. The disadvantage is the pressure on cash flow maintaining high levels of young stock without any heifer sales to help. We would hope to achieve our goal by 2018. I would advise anyone who wants a future in this industry to work out early on what goals they have for their herd always with an eye on maximising profit. Having decided on a goal they should work out a plan to achieve it focusing on the costs and cash flow implications, failing to plan is planning to fail. They should in my opinion approach all new trends and ideas with caution, give them time,

We have had success in the Slaney Club Herds’ Competition rising through the ranks, winning Junior, Intermediate and Senior in their turn to eventually end up in the Elite Section. We have had some other wins for most improved herd which we won twice and also for cow families and cow and heifer awards as mentioned above. We have also won the Quality Milk Supplier of the year award in Wexford Creamery twice in 1981 and 2001.

My father had some success in the show ring in the 1980s and I would like to pursue that in the future. Our membership of IHFA has always been an important part of our farming life and remains so for my wife Carol and I and our three children Ellen, Patrick and Tom. We look forward to many more years of membership to come, God willing. TIPPERARY WATERFORD Philip Cusack GURTAHILLA HERD I farm in Gurtahilla, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford with my wife Joan and our 3 children Sinead(11), Niamh(9) and John(6). I get great help from my other family members at busy times and also have a part time herdsman, Ray O’ Regan. The prefix of the herd is the GURTAHILLA HERD. We milk 130 cows 78

in a 60:40 spring winter herd. The herd average is around 1800gls at 3.98%bf and 3.43%pr on approx. 1.5 tonne of concentrates. I am farming here since I finished my education at Kildalton College in 1990 and took over the breeding decisions shortly after. We have always had a pedigree herd and we started classifying in the mid ‘90s. My father would have made a few purchases of pedigree animals up to this with the help of a good friend John Dunne. It was from these purchases that most of the herd descends from today. A perfect example of this is the Sue family, from a purchase at Knockgarron a Dehaven Citation daughter was purchased, SUE, she scored 88pts as a second calver and went onto EX92 and 12 lactations with 86,864kgs 4.09%Fat and 3.6% Pr with over 3,100 kgs protein and over 30 stars and an EBI of €171. We have over 70 offspring in the herd today, many of the offspring are several generations VG or EX cows. They are a unique family. Other families like the Albertje, Ester, Tibbie, and Baroness from Knckgarron. Myrna, Mina, Snowcem from Ballinvella. New families being introduced into the herd include Leslie from Lisduff, Belle from Southland, Elegance from Krull, Nola from Veenhuzier, and Krispy from Pierstein. Due to the genomics era I have had to review the selection process of picking bulls for my herd. The tools I am using for picking bulls are firstly aAa weeks analysis, milk and protein %. Also EBI, but this is not a major factor due to the constant changes taking place, or maybe lack of change. Cow families is a major selection

The latter has given me great satisfaction over the last number of years. The people that are involved in these clubs are special people that give of their time to the benefit of others in the club. The herds competition, the field evenings, the trips away, the awards night, farm walks, meetings, exchange of views are all that make the Waterford/Tipperary club a great Philip with Mervyn Kearny, Herds Competition judge, and club to be involved Liam Hassett, RIP in. process not so much now as most are fitting in here rather well now. During my time in the club we have won the herds competiI find that by classifying and milk tion on a number of occasions, recording the herd it gives you held field evenings for the club, more focus to breed the better served on the committee, served cows to Holstein Friesian and the as Treasurer, and now Chairman. lesser ones to a beef bull. But without people making the effort the club would not exist, so With quotas gone the focus of this as chairman I would like to thank herd is to maximise what the cow everyone involved in keeping the is capable of yielding and also club active. what the land can produce, so soil testing, lime, P and K added acWEST MIDLANDS cordingly and reseeding, but most John Shortall of all grass measuring, is a very MOYCOOL HERD important tool on any farm going forward. Cow numbers will not be No of Milking Cows: 140 cows increased yet as we are maxed on Calving: 70 % Spring calving and the new quota land. 30 % Autumn. Advice for next generation? You must make sure you get your farm into a profitable situation, use all the tools you can e.g. grass measure, aAa weeks, EBI, classifying, IHFA field officers and, most of all, other farmers because you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat experience! Also, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to join discussion groups or local Holstein/Friesian clubs.

The herd was established in the early 1970s after my parents, Ned and Mary, got married. At that stage they had built a small two bedroom bungalow on 40 acres and no other buildings. My father bought some liquid quota from the local Snowcream dairy in Moate. He built a cow byre and bought ten cows and milked them by hand for a few years until he 79

could afford a bucket plant. When quotas started in 1984, he had a herd of 40 cows, a six unit milking parlour and cubicle housing built up! From a young age I worked on the farm with my father and brothers and I developed a great interest in dairy farming. After I completed a year in Multyfarnham Ag college I did a DIY AI course with Future Genetics. From this, I became more interested in the Holstein Breed. Around this time we got hit with a TB outbreak. This made us think of trying to add more value to our cows. To this end, the herd was graded up by IHFA Field Officer, Bobby Franks, who has a huge knowledge of breeding. Bobby has been a great source of encouragement and is always generous with his time. Our breeding direction has changed a lot over the years from being focused mostly on volume of milk, as all of our milk was for liquid, to now being mostly for manufacturing. This is as a result of our local dairy, Snowcream, being bought by Kerry who over time closed it and our liquid milk then went to Dawn Dairies in Galway. Kerry then decided to exit milk processing in the region altogether. We then moved to Connaught Gold, which is now Aurivo. With that, we gained access to a lot more quota which was very welcome at the time. As a result, we have expanded to our current 140 cow herd. All of this expansion has been in manufacturing milk and hence the Spring calving part of the herd has expanded and is now the biggest part of our business. This has had a huge knock-on effect on our breeding policy. We have always preferred

John Shortall, his wife Dee and their boys Eoin Colm and Dara. Also pictured are parents Mary and Ned.

medium-sized, solid cows with good feet and udders. We are now looking for more fertility and higher percentage of solids along with holding milk volume, as well as trying to keep an eye on functional type. To help with this and hopefully get there quicker, we have genotyped the whole herd as well as using the IHFA Classification Service. We have been using the Classification Service for a while now and the Judy family is one which has done well at both classifying and in production. Moycool Hairy Judy EX93 5E is sired by Hairy Breiz off an old Ingot cow who in turn was out of a Sunny Boy cow. She has calved every twelve months and averaged over 600 kgs of solids over her seven lactations. She is springing to calve for the eighth time at the moment. She also has four daughters milking in the herd at the moment. They include a VG88 Shaker, a VG89 Gibor and a second calver by LCK and a heifer by AXN, both have not yet been classified yet. Another family preforming well is the Grainne family. Moycool Nath Grainne EX92 is sired by Natha-

nael off a VG Faber heifer we lost with TB who in turn was off an old Gemidge cow. She is on her eighth lactation in 8 years and has averaged over 700 kgs per year. She has two daughters milking in the herd, one by Oman and the other by Legend. Both have classified VG89 so far. Cows like these have helped us do well in our Club Herds Competition in the last few years. We have been 2nd and 3rd in the large development section a few times but this year we achieved 1st, which we were delighted with. As regards the immediate future, we have already expanded and we now need to consolidate what we have. It is very hard to keep on top of everything the way you would like to when you are expanding. In particular, we need to tighten up our calving pattern and improve our fat and protein percentage further while still holding or improving volume . On a personal front, I am married to my wife Dee for the past 16 years and we have three boys, Eoin, Colm and Dara, who all help out on the farm. The advice I would give them, should they choose to milk cows, would be to 80

focus on obtaining a good education first. I would suggest trying to gain experience of dairying from around the world, which I would have loved to have done if I was to do it all again. Not easy to do though! Invest in what will give you the greatest return and good efficient hard working cows are always a good investment. After that, make sure you have some time off to recharge, which is very important, especially at times when milk price is poor and stress levels are higher. A good club is a great outlet to meet and chat with like minded people and the WMFBC is definitely that. And finally, I would like to thank all of the club officers and members who have helped me over the last year. PURE FRIESIAN CLUB Martin Crowe DUNUM HERD Martin Crowe of ”Dunum” herd is currently milking 110 Pedigree Registered Pure Friesian cows. It is an all-Spring calving herd. I took over the running of the farm from my father Paddy who remains ever-interested in the herd and the Friesian breed. I was among the committed people who were involved in the establishment of the Pure Friesian club and currently serve as Chairman. My wife Jo and I have five children Roisin, Eadoin, Padraig, Diarmuid, and Cormac. My Grandfather Timothy H. established the herd in Spring 1953 in the name of “Dunum” which he believed was the Latin name for Doon, our local village. Prior to this Dairy Shorthorns were the breed of choice. My Grandfather’s purchase of three pedigree cows helped establish the herd :

Three generations of the Crowe family pictured with their herd

Ballylane Wallflower, Connello Jess and Example Farm Snowdrop. We have maintained a Pedigree Registered herd for over 60 years and have got excellent value from it over those years. I am the third generation in the family to continue the Pedigree status. It has added to the makeup of our stock especially when we are selling surplus animals or pedigree bulls for breeding. The ancestry is very useful in making breeding decisions and selecting bulls to breed from and with. The Sneacta family is the most prominent family in our herd with family members receiving numerous awards. Dunum Sneacta 32 EX90 was the first Pure Friesian

cow to be awarded the IHFA Diamond Lifetime Production award in 2007. Her daughter Dunum Sneacta 86 EX92 has won overall Pure Friesian champion at Tullamore and was twice Champion Friesian of Emerald Expo. Another family emerging for us is the Olivia family who originated from the Blackisle herd in Scotland. Dunum Olivia ET EX91 is attracting a lot of attention both here at home and from abroad. The key traits I look for when breeding are milk solids and good functional type (conformation). Fertility is a given when selecting Pure Friesians. I am also on the lookout for outcrosses to keep the diversity within my herd. I am also paying a lot more attention to the health index section of the EBI

We have used various reports and the information from the Pedigree certificates in Dunum Sneachta, Champion at Tullamore Show with wife Jo and family d e c i d i n g 81

which animals to select as breeding stock for future inclusion in our herd. Having spent a lot of money over the last 15 years buying/leasing quota it is wonderful to finally have the opportunity to develop and grow my farm without having the restriction of quotas. Land and environmental issues are becoming the new quotas, however there are ample ways of growing my business for the first time in over 30 years. Breed a fertile healthy cow that will stay with you for many lactations and give you plenty of options with regard to selective culling and sale of surplus stock for a premium. The Dumun herd hosted a very successful Irish Friesian Club Open Day in 2014 under the auspices of IHFA. My family were very proud when my father Paddy was bestowed with the National Hall Of Fame award in 2014.

Celebrating the past while looking to the Future IHFA Jubilee Celebrations

2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the Holstein Friesian Herdbook. The Association was founded in 1965 known as the Irish Friesian Breeders Association, IFBA, under the control of the parent society BFCS. The herdbook was established as an Independent Irish entity in 2001 with the formation of a central database at ICBF of which IHFA are shareholders. UCD Visit

The visit was well attended and members were impressed by the openness of the staff in presenting their research programme. Members expressed the view that the financial gift by IHFA to UCD to help part fund the project was a good investment in the future in that they the members need benchmarking of efficiencies in varied production systems, including winter milk operations making maximum use of grazed grass with some supplementation.

The UCD Lyons farm visit and Gala ball as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations was held on 27th August. The vision of the herdbookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to UCD is to bring the breed into the next era and evaluate progress for the future. The excellent organization of the events by the staff can be appreciated from the fact that all the events ran so smoothly and IHFA received many texts, emails, cards and letter of thanks and congratulations The dairy farm at UCD has undergone major changes with â&#x201A;Ź2m spent on upgrading the dairy facilities to include a state of the art 40 unit Dairymaster rotary parlour and refurbished housing and calf shed. Cow comfort with the latest design of cubicles and mats supplied by EasyFix is a feature of the design.

The herd will be expanded to 200 cows and split into various research groups (see diagram). The breeding goal is to breed a sustainable cow in a 82

input systems. There is evidence for this from recent research in the USA where they have introduced a grazing Index. Some bulls in the TPI and Net Merit Indices used in the high input systems had a change in ranking for the grazing system. Will the reverse be true for Ireland? Is the Sire PTA an adequate predictor of daughter performance across different production systems?

Fig. 1 - Herd Structure and Cow Groupings - Scematic representation of cow grouping in the UCD Lyons Dairy Herd

high input, high output grass based system.

The key research questions are around expansion in a limited land base (land availability, fragmentation of land), and the benefits of supplementation. Research will also focus on winter/liquid milk, post quota. Another key project will be the testing of the present Index system-EBI in an all year round milk production system. It may be that certain weightings in the formula may need to be reassessed for high

The EBI system is the best starting point for this research according to Dr. Alan Fahey, Associate Dean of International Programmes School of Agriculture and Food Science. The research data will be used in knowledge transfer and will compliment Teagasc research. A presentation was made to Professor Michael Monaghan, Head of College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and Lyons Pedigree Registered herd. I wish to thank Dr. Eddie Jordan and all staff at UCD for hosting this successful event. I wish to thank EasyFix for sponsoring the food and refreshments on the day.

Gala Ball Celebrating 50 Years The visit to the UCD Lyons Research Facility was followed with a Gala Ball at the Heritage Golf & Spa Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois that evening. The Gala Ball was a great occasion to celebrate the acheivements and success of the Association and very much appreciated by those in attendance. Mairead McGuinness MEP, guest speaker made a great impression on all. Presentations were made to the representatives of the late Brendan Dunleavy, RIP, and Kevin Dillon - both past Executive Secretaries,

Michael Buckley - dairy farmer, founder member and past President of the BFCS and IFBA, Austin Mescall, former Chief Inspector, DAFM, representing the RDS, David Hewitt former CE of HUKI and General Seretary of WHFF and Richard Whelan Show Director of Emerald Expo. I also wish to thank the people selected to make the presentations who gave the event a very personal touch and were very enjoyable.

Denise and John Dunleavy, receiving a presentation from IHFA President Peter Ging on behalf of their late father Brendan Dunleavy, former Executive Secretary of IFBA

John Barrett, Kevin Dillon - former Executive Secretary of IFBA/ IHFA and Peter Ging - President of IHFA Tom Kelly, Michael Buckley - founder member and past President of the BFCS and IFBA and Peter Ging President of IHFA

John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, David Hewitt former CE of HUKI and General Seretary of WHFF and Peter Ging - President of IHFA

IHFA President Peter Ging, Richard Whelan - Show Director of Emerald Expo and Dessie Dunleavy

IHFA President Peter Ging, Austin Mescall, former Chief Inspector representing the RDS and Cyril Dowling

Guest Speaker, Mairead McGuinness MEP with Peter Ging President of IHFA

Charles Gallagher, IHFA; Austin Mescal, RDS; Gaston Wallace and Anne Mescal at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball

Past Presidents Michael Buckley and Kathleen Kelly cutting the cake

Philip and Margaret Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, Clara, Kilkenny at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball in The Heritage Killenard

Rhona Kelly and Eileen Kelly, Drogheda with Mairead McGuinness MEP

Catherine Grady and Helen Gildea, Galway at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration

Sheila Barrett, Cork with Ellie and Tom Maunsell, Kerry at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball

Austin Mescal, RDS; Denise Dunleavy, Dublin; Thomas Buckley, Biddy Buckley, Anne Mescal and IHFA founding member Michael Buckley, Cork

David Hewitt, secretary general WHFF; Suzanne Harding, secretary general EHRC and Charles Gallagher, IHFA

Moira Callanan, IHFA; Ellie and Tom Maunsell, Kerry; Kevin Dillon, Cork and Charles Gallagher IHFA at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball

Eugene and Eimear Ryan; Liz and Charles Gallagher (CE IHFA); Mary Gallagher and Liam Phelan, Portlaoise

Paul (IHFA) and Jennifer Boal at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball in The Heritage Killenard.

Peter and Eileen Kennelly, Kerry at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball in The Heritage Killenard

Brendan Greenan, Monaghan; Majella Smyth, Monaghan; Kevin and Emma Behan, Kildare and Tony Jackson, Wicklow at the IHFA 50 Years Celebration Gala Ball

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INTERNATIONAL TOP SIRES LIST Top 20 Holstein Daughter Proven Bulls, Ranked on Country Breeding Index, Domestic Proof, August 2015 Evaluation IHFA (IG) GRANAGOLEEN CGH QUENNIE AMIGHETTI M-O-MAN MAGNIFICO ET LISDUFF MANFRED ET

Sire x M.G. Sire

EBI

Rel %

Eight x Keet

282

246.5

12.0

Man-O-Man x Shottle

247

265.5

13.2

O-Man x H Breiz

ROYLANE BOXER PUNCH 4311-ET Boxer x O-Man

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Prtn %

F&L

0.05

Protn (kg) 12.5

0.08

0.06

10.0

0.02

Fat %

Type

0.13

Mammary 0.17

0.27

4.6

178

0.08

3.61

2.92

3.70

6.2

156

-0.04

Survival Fertility

S.C.C.

246

393.0

16.5

0.03

16.5

0.06

1.28

0.53

0.98

2.0

101

-0.02

233

539.0

19.9

-0.01

19.8

0.04

2.48

2.02

2.43

3.3

110

-0.03

STANTONS BARCODE

Man-O-Man x Shottle

229

367.1

16.5

0.05

16.3

0.08

0.73

2.25

2.05

3.5

105

-0.09

DANSIRE OMAN ODDER

O-Man x V Bojer

228

255.4

17.2

0.14

10.1

0.03

1.81

0.53

1.20

2.8

121

-0.21

ABS HERCULES

Laudan x O-Man

223

362.5

17.0

0.06

15.0

0.05

1.66

0.19

0.87

2.2

-0.13

MACOMBER O-MAN BOGART

O-Man x Louie

223

419.0

18.0

0.04

14.0

0.01

0.43

1.20

1.13

2.9

110

-0.06

DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET

Freddie x Wizard

220

517.5

19.3

0.00

15.6

-0.03

0.58

1.09

1.16

3.7

-0.15

LAURELHILL CLASSIC

O-Man x Laudan

218

463.8

12.7

-0.08

16.2

0.02

0.38

1.37

1.22

2.7

113

-0.09

WA-DEL JUNCTION-ET

O-Man x Convincer

206

336.0

20.2

0.14

12.3

0.02

1.47

0.41

0.92

2.5

0.00

BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET

O-Man x Jocko

205

360.8

18.6

0.09

15.3

0.06

0.64

0.56

0.67

2.0

-0.02

BLACKBOY

Big Time x O-Man

204

329.4

13.1

0.01

13.3

0.04

2.16

2.03

1.72

3.3

107

-0.12

MARBRI FACEBOOK

Man-O-Man x Airraid

203

644.0

23.9

-0.01

19.9

-0.02

1.35

2.01

2.09

2.2

-0.02

BALLIVOR OLYMPIC GOLD ET

O-Man x Patron

203

425.5

15.5

-0.01

13.5

-0.01

0.44

0.45

0.62

2.4

105

0.03

COGENT TWIST

Shottle x Tex

199

455.5

21.5

0.07

16.5

0.03

2.98

1.27

2.04

2.9

-0.02

PELLERAT DOMINO

Man-O-Man x Goldyn

197

465.0

17.0

-0.01

17.0

0.03

0.24

1.90

1.72

3.5

0.01

REARY TRAPATTONI

Spooky x Sunny Boy

194

374.0

17.0

0.05

14.5

0.04

0.20

1.12

0.26

1.8

0.05

LISDUFF LEGACY

Mascol x O-Man

LONG-LANGS OMAN OMAN TV TL TY O-Man x Aaron

193

353.0

11.5

-0.03

15.0

0.06

0.41

1.43

1.24

2.5

-0.10

192

549.5

20.5

-0.01

22.0

0.06

1.22

2.10

2.16

1.7

0.00

Holstein Canada

Sire x M.G. Sire

GLPI

Rel %

MAPEL WOOD BREWMASTER

Garrett x Shottle

3199

1257

136

0.81

Protn (lbs) 51

AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

3148

0.69

MOUNTFIELD SSI DCY MOGUL-ET Dorcy x Marsh

3085

1543

DE-SU BKM MCCUTCHEN 1174-ET Bookem x Shottle

3059

1197

MARBRI FACEBOOK

Man-O-Man x Airraid

3021

SEAGULL-BAY SARGEANT-ET

Freddie x Planet

2950

PELLERAT PLANET LEGO

Planet x Goldwyn

2924

Milk (lbs) Fat (lbs)

Fat %

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

Herd Life Fertility

S.C.S.

0.08

108

106

2.60

0.2

112

2.69

0.40

0.05

105

102

3.00

0.26

0.07

107

105

2.79

1691

0.32

0.11

106

109

3.00

2882

-0.40

-0.11

108

104

2.96

729

0.38

0.17

112

103

2.59

DE-SU GILLESPY-ET

Bolton x Shottle

2918

2574

-0.29

-0.13

107

2.76

OCD STARGAZER-ET

Super x Elegant

2907

2410

-0.36

-0.17

107

102

2.85

SILDAHL JETT AIR-ET

Altabaxter x BW Marshall

2898

1312

0.17

-0.12

115

106

2.55

COYNE-FARMS DORCY-ET

Bolton x Bret

2894

1512

-0.19

-0.05

107

2.81

GIL-GAR ALTASUSTAIN-ET

Domain x Shottle

2882

2063

-0.23

-0.11

107

111

2.91

DULET KINGDOM

Altaiota x Bonair

2878

934

0.29

0.46

104

107

2.85

LAKE-EFFECT ALTACALIBER-ET

Goldwyn x Shottle

2875

1475

-0.24

0.04

109

105

2.75

MEL-CREST ALTARAZOR

Altabaxter x Goldwyn

2874

889

0.60

0.11

109

2.64

SEAGULL-BAY SHAW-ET

Freddie x Planet

2872

2987

-0.45

-0.11

106

3.15

DE-SU FORK-ET

Bolton x Shottle

2871

1437

0.16

-0.01

108

2.62

SULLY HART MERIDIAN-ET

Domain x Planet

2868

2006

-0.39

-0.11

104

3.02

CANGEN PINKMAN

Super x Altabaxter

2866

1513

0.07

-0.05

111

105

2.68

FLEVO GENETICS SNOWMAN

O-Man x BW Marshall

2860

2338

-0.10

-0.08

104

2.67

Holstein USA

Sire x M.G. Sire

GTPI

Rel %

Fat %

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

P.L.

D.P.R.

S.C.S.

Seagull-Bay Supersire ET

Robust x Planet

2715

2386

110

0.07

Protn (lbs) 72

0.00

0.75

0.65

1.62

7.2

0.7

2.94

Mountfield SSI DCY Mogul ET

Dorcy x Marsh

2570

1411

0.14

0.00

2.65

2.57

2.58

4.4

-0.7

3.01

MR OCD Robust Donatello ET

Robust x Planet

2537

1330

0.11

0.04

0.70

1.37

1.57

6.9

0.6

2.93

Seagull-Bay Headliner ET

Robust x Planet

2531

1844

0.03

0.02

1.36

1.64

2.21

4.7

0.8

3.23

Sandy-Valley Sterling ET

Robust x Planet

2524

2113

-0.05

0.00

1.58

1.21

1.87

6.2

0.0

3.14

De-Su BKM McCutchen 1174 ET

Bookem x Shottle

2468

865

0.05

0.02

2.58

2.99

3.21

3.3

0.8

2.84

Minnigan-Hills Day ET

Super x Bolton

2451

1459

0.06

-0.01

0.84

1.81

1.60

5.6

2.9

2.72

No-Fla Altaeverglade ET

Massey x O-Man

2449

844

0.16

0.09

1.54

0.17

0.42

3.8

2.6

2.80 2.94

Milk (lbs) Fat (lbs)

Mountfield SSI DCY Mixer ET

Dorcy x Marsh

2436

999

0.14

0.07

1.86

1.31

1.84

2.9

0.5

Morningview Marcelon CRI ET

Freddie x Shottle

2432

1242

0.06

-0.01

1.39

0.71

0.9

4.9

2.8

2.60

Amighetti Numero Uno ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2407

-398

0.29

0.06

1.49

2.3

2.21

4.9

3.4

2.53

Marbri Facebook ET

Man-O-Man x Airraid

2402

1279

0.14

0.03

0.14

0.78

1.35

1.2

2.9

2.92

Mr OCD Robust Dante ET

Robust x Planet

2399

1533

0.05

0.02

-0.10

0.61

0.77

7.1

1.0

3.06

Roylane Boxer Punch 4311 ET

Boxer x O-Man

2398

579

0.12

0.09

1.84

0.70

1.53

3.6

3.7

2.95

Co-Op Seb Radisson ET

Sebastian x Sharky

2389

1279

-0.04

-0.01

1.73

0.32

0.66

7.2

4.8

2.95

De-Su Dorcy Moonboy 954 ET

Dorcy x Shottle

2374

702

-0.06

0.03

2.64

2.50

0.95

5.7

2.2

2.67

Den-K Altagreatest

Planet x Bolton

2370

2293

-0.10

-0.02

0.01

1.06

1.16

5.5

-0.1

3.11

No-Fla Hurst ET

Dorcy x O-Man

2366

334

0.07

0.06

1.86

1.90

1.70

5.7

3.0

2.61

Welcome Super Petrone ET

Super x Altabaxter

2357

607

0.05

-0.04

1.18

1.36

1.06

7.8

4.6

2.62

Mapel Wood Brewmaster

Garrett x Shottle

2534

618

0.20

0.02

1.55

0.93

1.66

3.7

1.8

2.73

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

0.15

Protn (kg) 21.0

0.16

0.94

0.71

0.82

0.4

8.4

-11

-0.01

15.9

0.07

-0.41

0.53

0.33

0.6

15.8

-15

35.6

0.08

20.9

-0.03

0.56

1.27

1.22

0.3

4.8

-15

28.3

-0.02

22.9

-0.02

0.85

0.11

0.38

0.2

7.2

-18

219

22.8

0.18

10.7

0.04

0.77

1.19

1.23

0.3

6.3

-16

545

19.4

-0.02

16.2

-0.02

0.66

-0.75

-0.42

0.4

3.7

-18

16.5

0.20

5.6

0.06

-0.89

-0.69

-0.61

0.3

11.4

-27

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Fat %

Lifespan Fertility

S.C.C.

Holstein UK

Sire x M.G. Sire

PLI

Rel %

Prehen Omen EX94

O-Man x Goldwyn

582

243

22.1

Laurelhill Classic EX92

O-Man x Laudan

530

312

11.3

Denmire Merchandise

Manifold x Goldwyn

466

726

Ballycairn Oman Pello EX95

O-Man x Goldwyn

433

766

Wintersell Milo EX92

O-Man x Goldwyn

424

Overside Accolade

Ramos x Shottle

419

Refined Mineral

O-Man x Shottle

413

Overseal Patrick

McCormick x Shottle

413

18.8

0.22

4.5

0.04

1.27

1.00

1.33

0.4

9.3

-22

Cogent Twist EX95

Shottle x Major Tex

410

393

17.9

0.19

17.9

0.06

1.63

0.47

0.93

0.6

-2.8

-10 -5

Denmire Macomber

Bogart x Goldwyn

375

382

33.5

0.22

15.1

0.03

0.64

1.25

1.33

0.2

4.1

Warnelview Reward

Gerard x Goldwyn

372

582

27.1

0.05

22.0

0.04

1.35

1.61

1.62

0.1

2.4

Moet Fangio

Planet x Mascol

372

331

22.3

0.11

13.7

0.04

0.24

1.17

1.01

0.2

-0.7

-21

Sherdon Irrestible EX92

Maestro x Zelati

364

-2

22.5

0.29

9.9

0.13

0.43

0.04

0.21

0.2

4.0

-5

Woodmarsh Zsar

Gerard x Goldwyn

364

738

28.8

0.01

23.2

-0.01

0.24

1.78

1.35

0.2

2.8

Relough Dustin

Legend x Shottle

354

153

17.3

0.14

9.9

0.06

1.24

0.39

0.75

0.2

9.4

-18

ABS Theory

Stol Joc x Ramos

344

2.4

0.00

9.2

0.09

0.89

0.42

0.72

0.2

6.7

-13

Ortongrange Snowman

Man-O-Man x Titanic

336

329

17.3

0.05

16.5

0.07

0.11

1.19

1.04

0.2

3.4

-6

Dunnerdale Kestrel EX92

Bolton x Allen

334

439

29.4

0.15

15.9

0.02

1.15

0.64

0.78

0.2

-5.3

-11

Heavenly Golden Dreams

Goldwyn x Durham

331

126

16.3

0.14

5.0

0.01

2.08

2.66

3.03

0.2

4.6

-23

Moet McDowell

McCormick x Boliver

327

265

19.3

0.11

9.3

0.01

1.10

1.17

1.40

0.1

7.1

-13

Italy (ANAFI)

Sire x M.G. Sire

PFT

Rel %

Fat %

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

Royal Jeev. Scolari ET

Jeeves x Goldwyn

2710

877

0.28

Protn (kg) 43

0.14

2.92

1.99

1.83

116

108

107

Libu Inseme Attila ET

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

2566

865

0.18

0.17

3.78

2.40

2.18

109

106

103

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Longevity Fertility

S.C.S.

Amighetti Magnifico ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2558

174

0.33

0.18

5.15

3.03

2.79

114

112

102

Go-Farm Royal Eudon ET

Million x Shottle

2555

923

0.39

-0.05

3.83

3.98

3.32

115

102

103

Zani B. Mascalese ET

Bolton x O-Man

2452

1760

-0.05

0.01

2.13

2.43

2.91

103

108

Spinal Prince Milito

Prince x O-Man

2419

926

0.13

0.10

4.12

1.00

1.42

114

105

108

Pirolo Planet Mufasa

Planet x O-Man

106

2330

1282

-0.01

0.12

2.54

1.37

1.66

110

Amighetti Man. Oman Lubbock ET Man-O-Man x Shottle

2326

1404

-0.12

0.05

2.33

1.54

1.75

110

107

101

Del Santo Man Oman Mulkyla

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2299

445

0.15

0.10

2.25

2.94

2.21

112

109

110

Heavenly Golden Dreams

Goldwyn x Durham

2296

0.33

0.07

4.64

4.38

3.21

110

102

111

Amighetti MOM Garcia

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2292

460

0.38

0.19

2.98

2.19

1.53

112

108

100

Royal Idevra Mulligan

Planet x O-Man

2287

1465

-0.03

0.03

0.96

1.30

1.28

114

101

106

Amighetti Manoman Assan ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2268

617

0.11

0.09

4.50

2.44

2.17

113

103

102

Gegania Prince Felino

Prince x Toystory

2265

0.65

0.31

2.32

1.54

1.64

114

107

109

Pirolo Man Oman Narima ET

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

2254

1433

-0.12

0.15

0.74

1.38

1.12

106

102

103

Mondial Garret Paulista ET

Garrett x Goldwyn

2253

732

-0.10

-0.01

4.56

2.23

2.18

113

101

113

Sila WWS MOM Wiland ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2247

1012

0.00

0.22

0.99

1.46

1.14

110

101

103

Guthi Jeeves Airgon

Jeeves x Lou

2328

977

0.26

0.03

4.45

2.00

2.78

112

100

Paleotto PL. Empoleon

Planet x Goldwyn

2210

1153

0.08

0.15

0.54

1.69

1.31

110

100

102

Sabbiona Goldfarm ET

Goldwyn x Storm

2205

-72

0.45

0.20

5.94

2.53

2.70

109

111

Germany

Sire x M.G. Sire

RZG

Rel %

Fat %

Protn %

Suran

Super x Mr Burns

150

1731

-0.21

Protn (kg) 58

0.00

111

120

100

130

111

Udder Health 115

Maserati

Man-O-Man x Pronto

147

1238

0.04

0.02

130

124

118

122

113

119

Snow Peak

Snowman x Win 395

145

2224

-0.18

-0.12

128

116

119

Bilstein

Billard x Ramos

145

1780

-0.45

0.00

124

105

102

119

112

116

Lennard

Legend x Ramos

145

1004

0.25

0.14

117

103

101

121

116

Mont Blanc

Man-O-Man x F B I

143

2068

-0.23

-0.06

120

105

123

108

107

112

NOG Brosco

Bronco x Jefferson

142

1871

-0.20

0.02

108

117

104

114

106

Subito

Super x Shottle

142

1618

-0.26

-0.08

112

124

105

125

111

116

Philo

Super x Stol Joc

141

2153

-0.70

-0.07

113

107

100

127

111

NOG Mavali

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

140

1345

0.06

0.04

118

116

113

Lorus

Logan x Goldwyn

139

1680

-0.17

-0.01

121

106

114

113

104

Dotch

Dotson x Elegant

139

1944

-0.11

-0.10

120

103

111

118

Marmor

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

139

631

0.34

0.28

114

115

118

106

Jucator

Jeeves x Buckeye

139

1902

-0.18

-0.25

125

118

125

111

103

Shirocco

Super x Goldwyn

139

1444

-0.31

0.00

103

129

118

115

106

Maxwell

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

139

977

0.05

0.16

110

108

114

113

115

Log-In

Logan x Goldwyn

138

678

-0.07

0.15

123

110

107

124

115

118

Man Igloo

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

138

1216

-0.07

0.10

123

102

112

108

112

Maximum

Man-O-Man x Laudan

137

1027

-0.14

-0.01

121

131

127

108

NOG Jeto

Juwel x Laudan

137

2243

-0.33

-0.18

133

101

112

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

F & L Mammary Conf.

Longevity Fertility

Nordic Countries

Sire x M.G. Sire

NTM

# Dtrs

Milk

Fat

Fat %

VH Fanta VH Bentzen VH Rylen VH Clark VH Osmus VH Sully VH Mandel VH Oil VH Peder VH Cost VH Oyvind VH Santin D Odder VH Grafit VH Groom VH Lingo VH Mando VH Miracle D Obo D Onside

Fibrax x H Satsi VH Bismark x Juwel D Rodding x O-Man D Cole x T Lambada D Onside x V Exces H Satsi x V Exces Man-O-Man x RGK Didrik D Ole x V Excel Planet x V Elo D Cole x V Ersgard O-Man x V Exces Super x Planet O-Man x V Bojer Goldwyn x O-Man VH Gento x O-Man Legend x Shottle Mascol x D Novalis Massey x Roumare O-Man x T Najade T Officer x Manfred

26 25 25 24 24 24 23 23 23 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20

331 178 188 171 579 86 2,026 156 747 187 2,385 144 180 5,810 183 193 214 415 918 9,984

106 107 121 111 108 110 91 112 118 116 97 121 89 111 107 108 101 98 123 121

109 105 113 104 110 103 107 109 124 108 116 106 110 123 112 110 114 103 117 110

102 98 94 93 102 94 116 97 104 93 117 88 121 108 103 110 111 104 95 90

France

Sire x M.G. Sire

ISU

Rel %

Elninio

Usonet Fin x Shottle

181

803

Drance ISY

Frosty x O-Man

179

1030

Cypripede

Bolton x Shottle

174

Etolon

Tartare x Givenchy

174

Felikan

Via Thelo x Shottle

Brdigeport

Protein Protn % 116 113 122 113 114 112 102 114 122 117 110 121 91 119 111 120 110 106 116 117

114 108 98 100 108 102 121 101 102 98 122 97 107 109 105 115 114 112 87 90

-0.9

Protn (kg) 28

Protn Rate 0.3

-0.3

565

2.4

242

173

653

Mascol x Trent

173

Ehman ISY

Planet x Buckeye

172

Duga ISY

Stol Joc x Shottle

Facetie

Milk (kg) Fat (kg) Fat Rate

F&L 98 105 97 119 104 110 94 105 103 104 114 104 117 107 89 114 114 98 100 112

Mammary Frame Longevity Fertility 106 115 99 100 115 113 130 106 87 110 103 114 109 108 102 123 102 115 95 100

101 114 102 88 81 106 115 103 92 99 106 131 97 119 107 121 87 100 107 84

F & L Mammary Body

109 108 117 116 115 n/a 112 112 113 120 102 104 109 104 105 100 111 121 121 128

118 100 117 123 105 114 114 107 103 107 101 102 112 103 114 108 116 113 114 105

Udder Health 110 109 101 103 109 115 106 115 105 105 107 101 120 96 99 100 102 102 100 103

Longevity Fertility U. Health

0.3

2.1

2.7

1.5

1.9

1.4

0.0

0.8

0.5

1.3

0.5

2.7

1.0

1.7

1.9

0.2

2.0

0.6

1.1

0.9

3.1

1.4

1.3

1.6

1.1

1.2

1.0

2.3

-0.1

0.1

1.0

1.4

2.1

1.1

0.6

2.5

121

5.8

3.1

0.1

-0.6

0.2

0.5

2.1

2.4

1193

-2.1

-0.6

0.5

0.1

2.0

1.4

1.8

1.2

172

1197

-2.4

-0.4

1.4

0.4

1.1

1.9

-0.1

2.8

Via Thelo x Bolton

170

1001

-2.1

1.5

0.7

-0.1

1.8

0.0

1.1

Dunhill

Bolton x O-Man

170

5.1

3.0

1.3

0.1

1.1

0.6

1.7

1.0

Enziba

Randview x Bolton

170

1088

-4.0

0.9

0.2

-0.6

1.0

1.5

1.3

1.6

Voladi Man

O-Man x Hershel

168

983

-1.9

-0.4

0.3

1.3

0.7

2.0

1.4

1.8

Camary ISY

Roumare x Manager

167

670

0.1

0.0

1.1

0.4

2.0

0.9

0.0

3.0

DT Benito

Shottle x Jocko

166

1094

0.1

0.4

1.3

0.6

1.4

2.0

-0.1

1.3

Caesar

Shottle x O-Man

166

857

-2.3

-1.4

0.7

-0.3

2.0

1.9

1.1

2.8

Via Thelo

O-Man x Lorak

166

1334

0.0

1.3

0.8

-0.3

0.8

0.0

0.6

0.0

Edelweiss

Planet x Roumare

166

950

4.1

2.4

0.4

0.5

0.7

0.9

-0.5

Felisio

Niagra x Hrl Artic

165

400

1.8

2.1

0.8

1.2

2.6

0.6

-0.5

1.6

Black Gld

Goldwyn x Champion

165

131

-12

-1.6

-11

-1.6

0.5

0.3

2.0

2.6

2.8

3.2

Eponin

Planet x O-Man

165

1436

-5.0

0.3

-0.1

-0.7

0.9

2.5

2.0

-0.4

Holland

Sire x M.G. Sire

NVI

Rel %

F&L

Type

De-Su 521 Bookem

Planet x Ramos

299

1552

-0.29

105

Mammary 111

110

683

Udder Health 108

Delta G-Force

Man-O-Man x Jordan

246

771

0.16

0.13

108

106

107

447

103

102

Delta Atlantic

Ramos x O-Man

245

298

0.06

0.14

110

105

111

556

103

107

Dlta Titanium

Ramos x O-Man

234

645

0.21

0.01

107

106

110

384

102

105

Flevo Genetics Snowman

O-Man x BW Marshall

228

2576

-0.37

-0.29

104

107

108

391

107

End-Road Beacon

Shotle x BW Marshall

227

1674

-0.37

-0.31

105

109

107

383

101

106

Lars-Acres Shot Trigger

Shottle x Boliver

224

857

-0.24

-0.16

108

106

107

685

109

Delta Augustus

Gibor x Mascol

223

1527

-0.21

-0.17

102

104

228

104

109

Sully Altameteor

Planet x Shottle

223

1655

-0.54

-0.29

100

113

106

612

101

105

Etazon Valencio

Goldwyn x O-Man

216

977

-0.25

-0.17

111

105

346

109

108

Mr Chassity Gold Chip

Goldwyn x Shottle

212

511

-0.16

-9

-0.30

105

117

113

330

101

109

Delta Gravity

Gibor x Ramos

211

-16

-10

-0.11

-6

-0.06

104

114

105

531

105

109

Batenberg G. Stellando

Fidelity x O-Man

207

776

0.19

0.21

113

107

257

101

Big Spell

Bertil x Ramos

206

-329

0.51

0.20

104

111

107

380

105

109

Midwolder Goldmar

Goldwyn x O-Man

201

555

0.27

0.10

102

107

196

110

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Fat %

Protn Protn (%) (kg) 43 -0.11

Longevity Fertility

Mountfield SSI DCY Mogul

Dorcy x Marsh

199

988

0.11

-0.15

102

111

108

290

106

Delta Bonanza

Bertil x Ramos

199

-198

0.74

0.28

107

101

106

390

105

Delta Bocelli

Legend x Jordan

199

471

0.08

0.09

107

104

107

396

102

105

JGS Altadaniel

Goldwyn x Jocko

197

1041

-0.25

105

107

106

144

106

107

Genervations Epic

Super x Altabaxter

196

1299

-0.38

-0.28

102

112

110

385

107

New Zealand

Sire x M.G. Sire

Rel %

Milk (l)

Fat BV

Fat %

Legs

Udder

Body

Hazael Dauntless Freedom

Dauntless x Raul

254

1202

52.2

4.7

46.2

3.8

-0.02

0.75

0.31

277

-7.9

Hazael FM Majestic-ET

Mint-Edition x Dauntless

214

1340

36.4

4.3

42.7

3.6

0.02

0.62

0.23

-158

3.1

0.16

Kotuku TEF Davinci

Firenze x Dano

210

764

24.1

4.5

33.3

3.8

0.00

0.65

0.43

-35

0.7

-0.19

Protn BV Protn %

Survival Fertility % S.C.C. -0.04

Record Breaker Brick Tonia 89, report by Paul Boal On 2nd Feb 2001 in the Millstreet Herd of Tim & Denis Kiely, a current record holder was born. Father and son Tim and Denis at the time ran individual herds in order to enhance access to milk quota. Brick Tonia 89 born in Denis’ pedigree registered herd has gone on to set her record, helping to put longevity of the Holstein Friesian Breed on a pedestal. Sired by Knoxland SFF Carvel ET, a Blackstar son, this combination of Blackstar x Chief was a popular mating in Holstein Friesian cattle breeding in the ‘90’s era. This mating with the Jostar daughter, a popular Irish AI bull at the time, produced an animal that is now the most times Multi EX in Ireland.

Brick Tonia 89 EX93 (10E)

The Jostar daughter Tonia 71 GP82 completed 6 lactations in 7 years, averaging 7700kgs @ 3.53%Pr. The G.Dam Tonia 16 VG84 was sired by Oakridges Performer VG, completed 12 lactations in the Kiely herd, producing 80,000kgs 4.13%F 3.43%Pr in her lifetime. Tonia 89 during the summer of 2015 has been classified EX in 10 consecutive lactations, having first attained EX in her 4th lactation in March ‘06 LACTATION

4. 26.01.06 5. 01.03.07 6. 19.03.08 7. 08.03.09 8. 04.02.10 9. 07.01.11 10. 19.03.12 11. 07.03.13 12. 24.03.14 13. 23.03.15

CLASS. DATE

03/06 06/07 06/08 05/09 05/10 08/11 07/12 07/13 08/14 07/15

photographed in early November

She had her 1st calf in 2003 and her 13th calf in 2015. Not alone is her calving pattern impressive but Tonia 89 has produced very well also, in 2013 she was awarded Diamond status, producing over 3,000kgs protein and classified EX, to date total production is 109,475kgs 4,544kgs Fat (4.15%F), 3,745kgs Protein (3.42%). Tim describes her as being mild and active, still running with the herd. The decision has been made not to breed her again, just let her retire gracefully.

SCORE

EX90 EX (2) EX (3) EX (4) EX (5) EX (6) EX92 (7) EX93 (8) EX (9) EX (10)

After many years of calving and milking the Kiely’s had to wait over 10 years to have a daughter enter the herd. In October 2015 a heifer by Guarini calved which resulted in a heifer calf by Ardnasalem Seven. Denis is looking forward to the Goldwyn bloodlines continuing the production and fertility of this remarkable animal. I would like to congratulate the Kiely family and thank them for the memories Tonia 89 that has left us on classification visits and look forward to the next (10) EX. 99

A Cow in a Lifetime Mountain Franz Rosie EX90 (2E), report by Paul Boal When Micheál Spillane registered the Mountain prefix in the mid 1990’s, he couldn’t dream the impact that one of his first pedigree registered animals would have on his farming career. The animal was Rosie! Mountain Franz Rosie Ex90 (2E), sired by Dovea Franz ET, Dam: Mountain Barney Rosie BSR.

The total value of bulls sold is €49,950.

Rosie as a young animal didn’t stand out from the herd, except when it came to producing protein with many lactations over 4.00% Pr, with the interest in her progeny especially the males dominating high prices at Sales. Some embryo transfer work was carried out, with good success. Two bulls mated well with her, Tittenser Hylke (TIH) and Blackisle Glenalbyn (BCG) producing high value bulls and VG / EX cows.

Rosie is coming close to her 19th birthday, having had her last natural calf in March ’14. She probably won’t be bred again but there are still a few embryo’s in the AI flask to be planted with two due in 2016.

To date over 35 progeny have been registered from Rosie, eleven females are milking in the herd. 10 are VG / EX with 1 GP heifer, with bulls selling to €5,100.

This is the true meaning of a Great Breeding Cow with 26 descendants in the milking herd. Nine incalf heifers and twelve heifer calves in the young stock. The Rosie legacy will live on in the Mountain herd and across the country for many years to come. I would like to congratulate Michéal on identifying the potential of Rosie and reaping the rewards through her progeny.

14 bulls sold 14 BULLS SOLD BETWEEN 2002 & 2014 AVERAGING €3,567 Mountain Franz Rosie EX90 (2) DOB: 27.02.1997, pictured Sept 2015

Highest scored daughters

Other milking Daughters Mountain Nell ET VG87 (Sire: TIH) 6 lacts 4.12% Protein

MOUNTAIN LUCY ET EX92 (4E) Sire: TIH On IHFA Stand at National Ploughing 2014 7th lact: 3.74%Pr

Mountain SMZ Rosie VG87 (Sire: SMZ) 6 lacts 3.87% Protein Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie 2 ET (Sire: BCG) 4 lacts 3.82% Protein Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie 4 ET VG87 (Sire: BCG) 4 lacts 3.69% Protein Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie 5 ET (Sire: BCG) 4 lacts 3.72% Protein Mountain Terello Rosie ET VG85 (Sire: HWT) 4 lacts 3.82% Protein Mountain MEB Rosie VG87 (Sire: MEB) 4 lacts 3.51%Protein Mountain Frosty Rosie 1 GP84 (Sire: NWF) 1 lact 3.74% Protein (proj) Mountain Frosty Rosie 2 VG85 (Sire: NWF) 1 lact 3.50% Protein (proj) 100

MOUNTAIN GLENALBYN ROSIE EX93 (4E) Sire: BCG Reserve Champion Emerald Expo On IHFA Stand at National Ploughing 2014 7th lact: 3.69%Pr

Pure Friesians MOUNTAIN MARTELL AILEEN 4 VG86 2 YR OLD 6,950kgs, 3.94% BF, 3.79%PR 1st lactation Dam is Mountain Tormore Aileen EX92 3E, 7th Lact. 10,370kgs, 3.58%BF, 3.63%PR Granddam is Mountain Lord Aileen EX92 4E, Diamond Award Cow with a lifetime yield of 90,983kgs, 3.97%BF, 3.62%PR A full brother of Mountain Martell Aileen 4 Mountain Martell 12 - was sold at Kilkenny Bull Sale, April 2015 for â&#x201A;Ź4,150, the top price of the sale

Another full brother for sale in spring 2016.

MOUNTAIN MARTELL AILEEN 3 VG85 2 YR OLD 1st Lact. 7,415kgs, 3.49%BF, 3.72%PR

Dam is Mountain Glenalbyn Aileen VG85 3rd lactation 9,132kgs, 3.77%BF, 3.41%PR

Granddam is Mountain Barney Aileen EX924E 7th lactation 9,846kgs, 4.09%BF, 3.67&PR All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion 2013 Great granddam is Mountain lord Aileen EX924E Diamond Award Winner Lifetime yield of 90,983kgs, 3.97%BF, 3,62%PR

Michael Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary. 052 613 2271 / 087 6217055

Irish Pure Friesian Open Day Large crowds gather in Churchclara, Kilkenny for a showcase of Pure Friesian Breeding Report by Charles Gallagher, CE

A large crowd in excess of 1,000 people were treated to a walk through the impressive Churchclara herd of pedigree registered Pure Friesians on the 19th June at the O’ Keeffe family farm, hosts of the Irish Pure Friesian Club Open day 2015, the Golden Jubilee year of the Association. Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive and Peter Ging, President of IHFA welcomed everyone to the Open day. The President remarked that the Friesian Open day was part of the IHFA Golden Jubilee celebrations, after all this was the type of cow that all dairy farmers started out with before the introduction of the Holstein. The herdbook was established in 1965. The day began with a club stock judging with three classes of cows to include Heifers, Junior cows and Senior cows. The Judge Tom Kelly from the Monamore herd Co Louth

Margaret & Carmel O’Keeffe receive tokens of appreciation from Teresa O’Regan & Celine Griffin, IHFA staff, also pictured are Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA, Bill O’Keeffe, host, Martin Crowe, Chairman Irish Pure Friesian Club & Peter Ging, President IHFA.

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gave a run down on the animals presented and reasons as to his selection. Tom commented on the quality of the cows and how they reminded him of the early shows at the Royal, UK and RDS. “No matter which dairy breed you are judging a dairy cow should possess those dairy traits or dairy Wedges and these cows presented today demonstrate this in abundance”. Paul Boal, Field staff and Classifier with IHFA selected a cow in each class to demonstrate the conformation scoring system and how it captures longevity and functionality to ensure longlife cows. Bill demonstrated his passion for the breed when he gave a run down on each cow tracing the family lineage and sires without any aids, “ all in his head” The herd is classified with 60%VG/EX.

Marin Crowe, Chairman of Irish Pure Friesian Club; Peter Ging, IHFA President; Tom Kelly, Stockjudging Judge; Francis Fitzgerald, Secretary, Irish Pure Friesian Club; Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA; and Bill O’Keeffe, host Irish Pure Friesian Open Day,

dairy cows with enough size and frame for any system. Fertility, health and longevity are a strong characteristic of this top quality pedigree registered Pure Friesian Herd and production hasn’t taken a back seat either. Last year’s annual report shows a herd producing 6,057Kgs milk @ 4.22Fat and 3.62Protein with a SCC of 64, a calving interval of 367 days and 9% empty after 10 weeks breeding.

Charles Gallgher, CE IHFA, Peter Ging, President IHFA, with Arthur Byrne, Public Safety Manager, ESB Networks, (sponsor)

Everyone I spoke with commented on the herd, the cow performance, dairy strength and overall quality. All received a great welcome and there were no end of refreshments, teas and coffee’s available all day. Bill, his father Philip and uncle Matt farm in partnership milking 200 cows Spring calving pedigree registered pure Friesians at Churchclara. The O’ Keeffe family have been farming at Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny since the 1600’s and milk has been supplied for sale from the farm for much of that time. In fact the farm was the 10th supplier to sign up when Kilkenny Creamery was formed back in 1916. Over the years, through mergers and acquisitions, that business has grown into the largest Irish Dairy Processor, Glanbia. The herd was originally Shorthorn based with some good Ayrshires from time to time. British Friesian genetics were introduced in the 60’s and 70’s and some good pedigree cows were bought in occasionally throughout this time. The farm was a mixed operation at this stage with tillage and beef a big part of the overall business. In the 1990s the herd slowly made the switch to Holstein genetics as it became more difficult to source top Friesian bulls from the UK.

The beef enterprise on the farm was still a major part of the business throughout the 1980s . Dovea were providing top class British Friesian bulls sourced from the UK throughout the 1980’s so it was easy to stick with this breed. Some pedigree cows have been bought in throughout this time with some exceptional additions from the Blackisle Herd in Scotland, the Castledale Herd in Co. Down and from the Hennessy Family’s Barrowcore Herd in Co. Kilkenny. The Barrowcore herd in particular provided many of Bull Dams to the herd in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Churchclara herd has recently started showing cows at Emerald Expo and Tullamore shows. There have been plenty of successes with the most notable being Blackisle Laura 68, Pure Friesian Championship at Emerald Expo this year. The herd usually performs very well in the Heifer and Junior cow classes at these shows as well. In recent years the farm has once again been able to focus on expansion post quota and to that end the number of cows owned has grown to over 200 with some cows leased out from 2012 to 2016 to stay under quota. The plan is to milk 210 cows in 2015 and then rise to 320 in 2016 on the home farm with some additional ground leased in for 2016. The numbers of youngstock have grown rapidly over the past 3 years with 156 maiden heifers going to the bull in 2015 to help expand the herd next year and beyond.

In the late 1990s the decision was made to breed back to British Friesian Genetics if good enough bulls could be sourced. The herd was also graded up to Pedigree status at this time and some bulls were kept from the top Friesian cows in the herd to speed up the change over from Holstein to Friesian Genetics. Throughout the 2000s an effort was made to source British Friesian Genetics from the 1980s era with a preference for Gornal Pegasus and Grove Breadwinner bloodlines. These bloodlines have been found to produce healthy,

Tom Kelly, Master Judge for the Stockjudging Competition at the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day

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Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara with Stephen Shannon, & Conor Lehane, winners of the under 18 Stockjudging and Charles Gallagher CE of IHFA

Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara with Padraic Murphy, winner of the 18-26 Stockjudging and Charles Gallagher CE of IHFA

The results of the stock judging were as follows; Over 26 John O’Donovan, Carraigaline, Co. Cork Partick Kelly, Cahir, Co. Tipperary

18 – 26 Padraic Murphy, Kilmannagh, Co. Kilkenny Shane Hegarty, Bilboa, Co. Carlow

Under 18 Stephen Shannon, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Conor Lehane, Timoleague, Co. Cork

The targets for the future include increasing the number of cows on the farm and also increasing the production and fertility of the herd. 7000Kgs of milk, a 5% empty rate and 8% solids or better are the targets over the next 5 years, without going too far over 1 ton of meal feed per cow. Martin Crowe, Chairman, thanked everyone for attending on behalf of the Irish Pure Friesian club. Martin thanked Charles Gallagher, C.E. and the staff in IHFA for their help in organising such a successful day in promoting the Pure Friesian breed.

Martin Crowe, Chairman and Francis Fitzgerald, Secretary, Irish Pure Friesian Club

The Chairman also thanked Master Judge Tom Kelly and all the sponsors in particular Glanbia Gain Feeds who were the main sponsors, also trade stand holders for their support. Charles Gallagher, C.E. thanked the family for being wonderful hosts of the event. He thanked the Pure Friesian club for their help in the lead-up to and on the day. Charles noted that the Irish Pure Friesian was very much an important part of the Black & White breed offering wide genetic diversity. This characteristic is a major benefit of Pure Friesians in addition to reflecting the renowned easy care, dual purpose benefits of the breed. He remarked that the success of the Churchclara herd is a balance of high milk solids,fertility and conformation.

Celebration Sale The day concluded with a celebration sale of 20 heifer calves and some bulls from the top cow families in the herd. The prices reflected the exceptional quality of the cows that were witnessed by all on the day. The average price was an impressive €1150 with a full clearance. Top price was €2,300.

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Niall McGauran, John Shortall, Joe Rourke, John Stone, West Midlands, Friesian Breeders Club

Richard Whelan, Chairman IHFA, , Liam Curran, Kathleen Kelly, and Patrick Kelly, Munster Herd Health.

Robert Shannon, George White, Dyane and Stephen Shannon, Ronald Moore, and Conor Lehane, Cork Holstein Friesian Breeders Club

Willie Eivers & Tadhg Eivers from the North Eastern Club with Tom Kelly Master Judge and Paul Boal, Classifier IHFA.

Denis Donohoe, Laois / Offaly Club, Peter Ging, IHFA President, Eddie Barrett, Cork Club and Eamon Coleman, Chairman Carlow / Kilkenny Club.

Bill O’Keeffe with Michael Murphy and Seamus O’Shea, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow, and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA,

Pat Donnellan, ICBF, and IHFA President Peter Ging, address the crowd.

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Orla, Emily, and Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, and James Parsons

Charles Gallagher, CE, Peter Ging, President, IHFA & Kathleen Kelly, former President IHFA.

Richard Hamilton, Gurteen College, at the Pure Friesian Open Day

Classification Demonstration

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Donal Carey, IHFA, with Tom Kelly, Monamore Herd, Master Judge, Stockjudging.

Jim Allen from the Breffni / Oriel Club taking a break!

The Churchclara herd return to the field after milking at the end of a busy day

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Barrowvale Herd of Pure Friesians Michael Dempsey & family milk a renowned herd of Pure Friesians near Ballybrittas in Co. Laois. His son Oliver while helping out on the farm runs the website Tradesmen.ie where he sources skills for the construction industry. Martin, a qualified plasterer also helps in the running of the farm until he met with a serious road accident recently. We hope heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a full recovery soon.

It was great to sit down with Michael and reminisce about the progress and development of the herd. Michael will be 80 years in 2016 and is very enthusiastic about dairy farming and rural life. He is married to Bridget and blessed with three children, Oliver, Martin and Lisa and four grandchildren. His wife Bridget was born and raised one mile from Croke Park and she took to farming better than if reared on a farm. He told me that he started the pedigree herd originally with three heifer calves he bought from Ballyrogan which he brought home in the boot of the Cortina car. They cost ÂŁ750 which was a huge sum as milk was making one shilling and six pence a gallon back then. The Barrowvale Herd is producing creamery milk for about fifty 109

Barrowvale Martel (VML)

the Kildare Friesian breeders club, between 1988 and 1994. It came seventh in Ireland on production and eighth on inspection representing the Laois / Offaly Friesian Breeders Club 1990. By the mid 1990’s Holsteins began to dominate breeding which changed the Type of animal that was acceptable to the Herd’s Competition Judges, those who were not prepared to play follow the leader had no category to enter British Friesian type animals in. In the case of the Barrowvale herd, a decision had to be taken to either please the judges or the customers for the type of animal being produced in the herd. The Barrowvale herd decided to stay Pure Friesian which has stood the test of time. Diarmuid Cahill, Dovea; Martin Crowe, Chairman; Francis Fitzgerald, Secretary and Michael Dempsey at the inaugural meeting of the Friesian Club in 2003

years. It started with a handful of Shorthorn cows giving about 450 gallons a year. Shortly after getting into milk, a young pedigree Friesian bull from an 800 gallon cow was bought from the Chappalhendu herd, Macroney Castle, Kilworth, Co. Cork. In the following years pedigree Friesian bull calves were bought from Rita McHenry, Ballyrogan, Arklow, Melvin Dagg, Luggacurren and Mellifont Abbey, Slane. Some pedigree Friesian heifer calves were also bought from McHenry’s and Mellifont. One of those, Ballyrogan Damsel, by Poolwitch Ripple, was the first 2000 gallon cow in County Laois. When these heifers started breeding Michael joined the British Friesian Cattle Society in order to register their progeny. He was also able to upgrade the best of his original black and white cows. Michael through astute breeding and a keen stockmans eye developed great cow families from these original purchases. The Damsel, Clementine and Sabrina originated from the Ballyrogan herd and the Val’s from Mellifont.

Michael was a driving force behind the establishment of an Irish Pure Friesian Club in 2003 for likeminded breeders. The Club is affiliated to IHFA. Michael is presently honorary President of the club. Since the club was established the Barrowvale herd had many successes in 2009, 2010, 2011 his cow Damsel Pure Friesian Statistics - AGM 2014 21 won the top award for milk solids, having produced 103,435Kg of milk at 4.07% BF and 3.44% Protein. 7762 Kg F+P in 14 Lactations. Michael also did some showing in the early years, mainly at Clonaslee where Pure Friesian classes were still available, his Barrowvale Damsel 21 taking the top accolades on many occasions

Barrowvale Damsel 21 EX91 4E

At this stage he also joined the milk recording scheme and the Laois Cow Testing Association. The Barrowvale Herd had the highest average yield in Laois for ten consecutive years, from1985, the cow with highest yields on five occasions, and best heifer on four occasions. The herd won the Junior Intermediate and Senior herd competitions in

Pure Friesians are sought after for their credentials as a pure breed and for crossing onto the Holstein.They add hybrid vigour and the offspring can be registered in the Herdbook. The calf and cull cow value, coupled with high valued milk solids, fertility and longevity make them an ideal breed for grass based systems. The first club Open day was hosted on the Barrowvale farm in 2004. The size of the milking herd has always been restricted by the fact that there are only 25 acres grazing platform adjacent to the yard. Silage is brought from the outfarm a mile away where the replacements and dry cows are kept. 110

Laois at present from an original 5979 thatch cottages less than 100 years ago. Michael also inherited the skill of thatcher and is very much sought after by the Heritage Council of Ireland. PIC of cottage He also breeds potatoes as a hobby and has a main crop named after him “Dempsey’s Darlings” He has of late taken an interest in writing poetry . Michael has an innate passion for all his projects but in particular Pure Friesian breeding as exemplified by the Barrowvale herd.

Martin Crowe, Chairman Pure Friesian Club making a presentation to Michael for hosting the first club Open Day in 2004

Grazed grass or grass silage is maximized in the diet with some modest supplementation in the Late Autunm and Spring. The cows are fed to yield in the parlour to a maximum of 3 kgs of Gain dairy ration The current herd average is 6,606Kgs milk (1411 gals) at 4.19% Fat, 3.76%Protein, 526Kgs milk solids. Av EBI 150. SCC 86. The herd is milk recorded and IHFA services of Linear scoring and Classification are used to add value to the stock. Barrowvale cows and bulls are distributed throughout the four provinces, also Dairygold, Doonally, Dovea and Progressive Genetics AI stations have used Barrowvale bulls in their studs. Barrowvale Martell12 VML is the most noteworthy having graduated from the Gene Irl programme in 2009. He is bred from Damsel 21EX91 4E who had produced over 100 tons of milk in 14 lactations.

The Rock of Dunamase by Michael Dempsey I travel round my native land some beauty spots to see From Donegal to Kerry and from Belfast to Tralee But no matter where I ever go my tracks will soon retrace To the land of the O’Moores round the Rock of Dunamase See the little chapel in the valley down below And the fields around Killone where the crops of barley grow And back behind there is Portlaoise Queen Mary’s special place There’s lots of ancient history round the Rock of Dunamase Nearby is Kilmurry where Adair got the stone To build his famous farmyard in 1851 Some landmarks that remind us of another time and place In the history of the county surrounding Dunamase See the battered walls where the Moores made their stand When Cromwell with his armies came to take their land The Moores and the Dempseys lost out without disgrace When they fought to save their homeland Round the Rock of Dunamase

Abbeyview Cottage

Michael has a keen interest in history, artefacts and Laois Heritage. He still maintains the original thatch cottage “Abbeyview cottage” on the farm which the family inherited in 1890 and is now occupied by Oliver, his wife Kate and daughter Emily. Through carbon dating he was able to date the building back to 1468. There are only 32 original thatch cottages in use in county 111

When I go to heaven and knock and Peter’s door I hope he’ll say you’r welcome, come in and take the floor St. Patrick is in charge of showing you your place We hope that it reminds you of the Rock of Dunamase So if you go to Ireland and travel round like me From Donegal to Kerry or Belfast to Tralee Don’t forget to mark the roadmap at a very special place And see the Irish Midlands round the Rock of Dunamase

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Pat Flynn and his family have been farming at Araglen, Co Cork for almost 26 years now and have grown the Coolmohan Pure Friesian Pedigree Herd from a base of around 26 cows when they arrived on the farm to the current herd of 108 cows to calve in in 2016.

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COOLMOHAN HERD by Bill O’Keeffe Pat has bred a herd of Pure Friesian cows with exceptional fertility, milk production and especially protein production over the last 26 years and this has resulted in the herd moving to the top of the National EBI list last October and staying there for the last year.

Pat Flynn receiving a presentation from Tom Baker of Eurogene

The breeding policy has been a bit unusual over the years with heavy stockbull usage, especially in the early years. Today well over half of the herd has been bred from carefully selected stockbulls. It’s a policy that has served Pat very well in the past and one which will be continued long into the future.

Pat has always had a good eye for picking out stockbulls to use on the herd and was prepared to travel the length and breadth of the country to source these bulls over the years. His policy was to follow the top cow families in some of the top Friesian herds in the country and to select the highest protein bloodlines out of these families. Pat was also very careful to select for culling any cows that did not measure up to his exacting standards over the years. Any heifers milking below the herd average for milk and protein were moved on and cows with 3 quarters or bad feet were also

COOLMOHAN PURE FRIESIANS Coolmohan Petula Image 1 Ex 92 5E Lact. Milk Kgs

BF%

Ptn%

Days

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.72 4.83 5.63 4.97 4.94 4.73 4.32 4.43 4.44

3.89 4.32 5.02 4.03 4.25 4.08 3.99 3.89 3.97

299 305 305 305 305 305 305 277 305

5871 6114 4513 8462 7614 7712 8285 7536 8478

Calving Dates 18.01.07 19.01.08 27.11.08 03.01.10 05.01.11 18.01.12 13.01.13 09.03.14 21.03.15

NO. 1 HERD ON EBI IN IRELAND 2014 & 2015 Herd Avg. 7,360ltrs, 420f, 382p, 309kg bf, 281kg p, 590kg p&bf, EBI €235 with 23 heifers in a herd of 84 Selection of top quality, high EBI, very high butter fat and protein Bulls available for sale from Ireland’s Top EBI Pure Friesian Herd Contact Pat Flynn on 025-27427 / 087-9534848 or email pnflynn@eircom.net

moved on very quickly. Some of the top bulls used on the herd over the years include Fergus Marty 22, Reary Norton, Fergus Belvedere 2, Ballykennedy Lyselle Image and Churchclara Manager. The Ballykennedy Lyselle Image bull’s daughters averaged 7112Litres at 3.97% protein on their 3rd lactations. The current herd has an EBI figure of €235 and is predicted to produce 1572 gallons at 4.20 fat and 3.82 protein or 590kgs of milk solids this year. This is exceptional production but fertility hasn’t taken a back seat either. 85% of the herd calved in 6 weeks and the empty rate was 2% at scanning. The calving interval is also impressive at 370 days. Pat has been selling bulls from the Coolmohan herd for the last 15 years with upto 60 bulls sold some years. 5 of these bulls have made it

into AI stations over the years. RBJ, breeding policy into the future and RRB and RNC would be 3 of the this herd can add some outcross genetics either through stockbulls or best known of these AI bulls. AI to the Irish Pure Friesian populaPat has been using some more AI tion in this country. bulls in recent years to try to provide more outcrosses for his cus- It’s great to see a Pure Friesian Peditomers, these include HWT, DVT, gree herd at the top of the EBI list BFU, LSU and LPO. Bulls have been and especially a herd bred predomisold all over the country over the nantly from stockbulls. In an era of years with many satisfied customers genomics, crossbreeding and sexed returning year after year for a differ- semen, it’s great to see someone bucking the trend successfully with ent bloodline for their herd. stockbulls from older genetics. The milking herd is run over a grazing platform of 77 acres on the home block with some grass zerograzed in by a contractor from outside blocks. All male calves are kept for breeding bulls and all heifer calves are reared for sale or to replace or expand the Bill O’Keeffe is a Pure Friesain breeder herd. and columnist in the Irish Farmers JourThe herd has been built up with a nal. His family herd - Churchclara - were very strong British Friesian base and the hosts of the Pure Friesian Open Day, hopefully this will continue to be the 2015.

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COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBYN COOLMOHAN LILY GLENALBYN COOLMOHAN REBECCA BUTTWAR COOLMOHAN ANNA BUTTWARDER COOLMOHAN MARY NAUTICAL 3 COOLMOHAN BAGUCK ALBYN 3 COOLMOHAN GENIE MANAGER COOLMOHAN LILGLENALBYN 3 COOLMOHAN DEIRDRE GLENALB COOLMOHAN REBECCA ALPHNSO COOLMOHAN REBECCA ALBYN 1 COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE BUTTWA COOLMOHAN BAGUCK GLENALBY SHANGAN HELLENA 23 RAHEENARRAN MKX DIRINE 2 SHANGAN HELLENA 24 COOLMOHAN MARY NAUTICAL 2 COOLMOHAN FANDAY GLENALBY COOLMOHAN HYACINTH BUTTWA COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY NAUTI BALLYHUSSA PEGGY 37 RAHEENARRAN RYL DAIRINE COOLMOHAN BUNNY WARDEN COOLMOHAN HYACINTH GLENAL COOLMOHAN NORA ALBYN COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY ALBYN COOLMOHAN BRIDE GLENALBYN COOLMOHAN ANN GLENALBYN COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE BRANDY COOLMOHAN GENIE CEASAR COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE GLENAL COOLMOHAN ANNA ALBYN CLYDARA MARCELLA 7 CLYDARA THALIA 9 CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 6 FIRODA 1140 KARINA CARRICKSHOCK SIS DUNUM CALVET 1012 FIRODA TAE KARINA COOLMOHAN BAGUCK GLENALBY GORTFADDA MOLLY 148 COOLMOHAN ANNA GLENALBYN G78

SHANGAN HELLENA 12

CATLANE CAMERON

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBYN VG85

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

RAHEENARRAN HYLKE BREDA VG87

COOLMOHAN REBECCA IMAGE EX92

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

MOERBEEKER HENDRIK

COOLMOHAN REBECCA ALBIE VG89

LAKEMEAD ALPHONSO

SHANGAN HELLENA 12

COOLMOHAN DEIRDRE CENTUR EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

CATLANE CAMERON

COOLMOHAN LILY SUNBURST EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

COOLMOHAN IMAGE BAGUCK EX91

COOLMOHAN GENIE IMAGE 1 EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

COOLMOHAN IMAGE BAGUCK EX91

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

BALLYNAGRANA NAUTICAL 19 COOLMOHAN MARY PANOBEC VG85

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

COOLMOHAN REBECCA ALBYN G77

COOLMOHAN LILY SUNBURST EX90

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBIE VG86

Name of Dam

COOLMOHAN FANDAY NAUTICA VG87

COOLMOHAN GENIE MANAGER VG85 COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE CARBO GP83

BARROWVALE CAESAR

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

VG87 GP83

GP81

CLYDARA THALIA 7

TITTENSER HYLKE

BARROWVALE SIS 34 VG86 DUNUM CALVET 33 VG85 FIRODA FCR KARINA GP80 COOLMOHAN BAGUCK GARBO GORTFADDA MOLLY 87 EX93

REARY MC CARTHY ET

TLEA MARTELL 4

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

LAVENHAM SOLDIER ET

FIRODA FKE2 KARINA G79

TITTENSER HYLKE

FIRODA BWV TORO 5

COOLMOHAN REBNAUTICAL 1 CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 2 GP83

CLYDARA MARCELLA 5

TITTENSER HYLKE

COOLMOHAN ANNA IMAGE 2 VG85

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE OSSE GP84

COOLMOHAN BRIDE CHEDDAR VG89

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

LANGLEY BRANDYSNAP 3 ET

COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY CENT GP83

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5 COOLMOHAN ANN IMAGE EX90

COOLMOHAN NORA OSSE 1 VG87

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

COOLMOHAN HYACINTH ALBIE VG85

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

VG85 GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

VG85 VG86 GP81

COOLMOHAN BUNNY ALBYN 1

RAHEENARRAN HYLKE BREDA VG87

BALLYHUSSA PEGGY 33

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

GP80 REARY MARTEL

TITTENSER HYLKE

G79 COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER COOLMOHAN HYACINTH ROCKE BALLYNAGRANA NAUTICAL 19 COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY ALBY GP81 G79

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

GP80 BALLYNAGRANA NAUTICAL 19 COOLMOHAN MARY IMAGE VG87

GP83

GP80 G79 VG85 VG85 GP83 VG87 GP81 GP82

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

VG85 GORTFADDA ALBYN 5 VG88 CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

Par Score Name of Sire

Animal Name Milk kgs COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE OSSE GP84 -237.0 COOLMOHAN LILY 4 EX90 -115.0 COOLMOHAN REBECCA METROPOLIS G78 -148.3 COOLMOHAN ANNA BELVEDERE 1 VG85 -348.7 COOLMOHAN MARY IMAGE 1 GP80 -197.2 COOLMOHAN BAGUCK 3 VG87 -179.5 COOLMOHAN NORTON GENIE 3 -295.0 COOLMOHAN LILY 4 EX90 -239.8 COOLMOHAN BELVEDERE DEIRDRE VG89 -15.5 COOLMOHAN REBECCA IMAGE 2 GP83 -118.5 COOLMOHAN REBECCA 3EX90 -164.0 COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBIE VG86 -213.9 COOLMOHAN BAGUCK 3 VG87 -154.9 SHANGAN FRANS HELENA -29.0 RAHEENARRAN GOY BREDA -44.5 SHANGAN FRANS HELENA 62.0 COOLMOHAN PAN MARY 2 P64 -81.0 COOLMOHAN FANDAY BELVEDERE VG88 -420.9 COOLMOHAN HYACINTH BAS 1 GP80 -160.4 COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY CENTURION GP83 -301.0 BALLYHUSSA PEGGY 30 -137.0 RAHEENARRAN GOY BREDA 48.0 COOLMOHAN BUNNY GARELLA 1 GP84 -344.1 COOLMOHAN HYACINTH IMAGE VG86 -155.2 COOLMOOHAN PAN NORA 2 GP82 -259.9 COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY 4 VG88 -43.0 COOLMOHAN BRIDE 3 VG85 -205.4 COOLMOOHAN CAPAN ANN 8 VG86 -297.5 COOLMOHAN MARTY FAIRFACE GP82 -36.9 COOLMOHAN GENIE IMAGE 1 EX90 -255.0 COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE OSSE GP84 -337.2 COOLMOHAN MARTY ANNA GP80 -171.5 CLYDARA MARCELLA 4 61.5 CLYDARA THALIA 2 -136.0 CARRICKSHOCK BCG DIANE 820 EX91 -48.3 FIRODA FCN KARINA 356.5 BARROWVALE SIS 30 6.0 DUNUM CALVET 26 GP82 -108.7 FIRODA MEB KARINA 2 42.0 COOLMOHAN BAGUCK PRANCER GP81 -173.7 GORTFADDA MOLLY 56 EX90 -120.0

Name of M.G. Dam Fat Fat kgs % 11.0 0.42 4.5 0.18 -3.3 0.05 2.0 0.31 1.2 0.17 16.5 0.48 4.5 0.34 -0.1 0.18 0.0 0.01 1.5 0.12 10.0 0.33 0.1 0.17 3.7 0.19 11.5 0.25 4.0 0.11 8.0 0.11 3.0 0.12 -1.7 0.30 -2.7 0.07 -4.0 0.16 -0.5 0.10 4.5 0.05 -7.0 0.12 -1.2 0.09 1.1 0.22 7.3 0.17 -1.1 0.14 -2.6 0.18 3.9 0.10 -0.2 0.19 -3.1 0.20 11.5 0.36 7.0 0.09 1.5 0.14 3.7 0.11 21.5 0.14 7.0 0.13 4.6 0.17 0.5 -0.02 3.0 0.19 6.3 0.21

Prot Prot EBI Rel kgs % € % -2.5 0.11 329.6 46 5.0 0.18 287.4 43 0.1 0.10 278.3 36 0.1 0.24 272.0 38 2.9 0.19 271.3 36 3.0 0.19 270.2 47 2.0 0.26 268.5 47 0.58 0.17 267.7 42 10.0 0.21 266.9 47 4.0 0.16 264.5 48 1.0 0.13 262.8 46 -0.8 0.13 260.6 36 2.8 0.16 259.7 44 3.5 0.09 258.4 44 6.0 0.15 258.3 46 6.5 0.09 257.2 43 3.0 0.11 254.3 41 -4.6 0.19 253.0 45 -2.3 0.06 252.9 38 -5.0 0.11 250.4 39 5.0 0.20 249.2 46 4.0 0.05 248.9 48 -7.1 0.09 248.4 36 1.3 0.13 248.1 43 -2.3 0.13 248.0 45 1.7 0.06 247.5 47 -1.2 0.11 246.5 44 -0.8 0.19 245.3 44 0.2 0.03 244.9 46 0.4 0.18 243.7 40 -3.4 0.16 242.3 45 0.5 0.12 241.4 43 10.0 0.15 240.0 43 6.5 0.23 239.8 43 4.2 0.11 238.3 41 17.0 0.09 237.5 35 7.0 0.13 235.5 48 1.0 0.09 234.5 57 6.0 0.09 233.5 43 -0.6 0.10 233.3 41 0.7 0.09 233.0 61

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Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

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Data Source: ICBF, October 30, 2015

Breeder Name Milk Fert S.I. € S.I. € S.C.C. 16 250 -0.12 PATRICK FLYNN 48 197 -0.09 PATRICK FLYNN 11 228 -0.11 PATRICK FLYNN 34 217 0.00 PATRICK FLYNN 38 204 0.01 PATRICK FLYNN 53 175 -0.09 PATRICK FLYNN 45 188 0.01 PATRICK FLYNN 25 206 -0.09 PATRICK FLYNN 68 164 -0.10 PATRICK FLYNN 39 194 0.03 PATRICK FLYNN 32 184 -0.07 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a 0.00 PATRICK FLYNN 37 185 -0.07 PATRICK FLYNN 38 186 -0.03 RICHARD MAHONY 48 161 0.00 BRYAN DANIELS 46 175 -0.03 RICHARD MAHONY 30 191 0.03 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a -0.08 PATRICK FLYNN -4 237 -0.02 PATRICK FLYNN -10 218 -0.01 PATRICK FLYNN 45 180 0.04 JOHN C KIERSEY 27 176 -0.03 BRYAN DANIELS n/a n/a -0.07 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a -0.07 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a -0.04 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a -0.13 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a -0.07 PATRICK FLYNN 19 192 -0.07 PATRICK FLYNN 9 202 -0.18 PATRICK FLYNN 26 193 -0.04 PATRICK FLYNN n/a n/a -0.03 PATRICK FLYNN 31 187 0.00 PATRICK FLYNN 68 144 0.04 THOMAS HERLIHY 57 155 0.03 THOMAS HERLIHY 36 175 0.01 PAT CLEARY n/a n/a -0.05 PEADAR HEALY 53 145 0.03 PAT CLEARY 21 182 0.03 MARTIN CROWE 37 143 -0.11 PEADAR HEALY n/a n/a 0.03 PATRICK FLYNN 22 187 -0.19 FRANCIS FITZGERAL

IHFA Pedigree Registered FRIESIAN Cows born since 2009

116 CARRICKSHOCK BONITA 642 VG85 OISIN RITA 527 VG88 COOLMOHAN PETULA IMAGE 1 EX92 FIRODA FCR POLLIE FERGUS LUPIN 1039 VG88 COOLMOHAN GENIE IMAGE 1 EX90 MOUNTAIN FRANZ ROSIE EX90 BLACKISLE OLIVIA 86 EX90 DUNUM SNEACTA 93 VG87 MOUNTAIN FRANZ ROSIE EX90 FIRODA BEI POLLIE VG85 CHURCHCLARA PERFORMER RO GP82 CARRICKSHOCK SVD ERICA 7 GP83 GORTFADDA MOLLY 87 EX93 DUNUM AVACADO 11 EX91 FIRODA MEB KARINA 4 VG86

BARROWVALE TORELLO 20

REARY MC CARTHY ET

LAKEMEAD SUNBURST

BALLINFAD BERTIE 3

TITTENSER HYLKE

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

BLACKISLE GLENALBYN

HUDDLESFORD DORAMAN

BLACKISLE GLENFINNAN ET

BLACKISLE GLENALBYN

DE VENNEN EGBERT

CHURCHCLARA ALBYN ET

BLACKISLE GLENALBYN

WINNOCH UMPIRE ET

CASTLEDALE ODYSSEY

PIET ADEMA 186

CHURCHCLARA ROCKET EMILY VG85

BLACKISLE GLENALBYN

COOLMOHAN TORELLO BUTTER VG86

DUNUM CHAMPAGNE 64 VG86

BLACKISLE GLENALBYN

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

COOLMOHAN HAZEL HYLKE 1 VG86

CATLANE CARBON

OISIN MUSK 5 VG86

KILSUNNY TULIP 25 VG85

TITTENSER MEINSE

TITTENSER HYLKE

FIRODA HWT TWINK 2 EX92

TLEA MARTELL 4

COOLMOHAN PETULA IMAGE 1 EX92

COOLMOHAN MARY IMAGE 1 GP80

HUDDLESFORD DORAMAN

CATLANE CHEDDAR

COOLMOHAN BELVEDERE DEIR VG89

DEANGATE CENTURION

KNOCKANEAGH MERCY 2 EX92

COOLMOHAN BUNNY GARELLA VG86

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

BALLINFAD BERTIE 3

BARROWVALE SIS 34 VG86

TITTENSER HYLKE

COOLMOHAN MARY IMAGE 1 GP80

COOLMOHAN ANNA IMAGE 2 VG85

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

FINTDAVE PANOBEC

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE OSSE GP84

LANGLEY BRANDYSNAP 3 ET

BARROWVALE SABRINA 40 EX90

COOLMOHAN ANN IMAGE EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

LISKILLA IMAGE 2

COOLMOHAN DEIRDRE CENTUR EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

CARRICKSHOCK SIS VG87

COOLMOHAN GENIE IMAGE 1 EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

DE VENNEN EGBERT

COOLMOHAN IMAGE BAGUCK EX91

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

DUNUM SNEACTA 86 EX92

COOLMOHAN LILY SUNBURST EX90

CHURCHCLARA MANAGER

CASTLEDALE ODYSSEY

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBIE VG86

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5

3 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 5 3 4 5 4 5 5 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 5 4 4 2

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBYN COOLMOHAN LILY GLENALBYN COOLMOHAN BAGUCK ALBYN 3 COOLMOHAN GENIE MANAGER COOLMOHAN DEIRDRE GLENALB COOLMOHAN ANN GLENALBYN COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE BRANDY COOLMOHAN ANNA ALBYN CARRICKSHOCK SIS COOLMOHAN BUNNY ALBYN COOLMOHAN DEIRDRE CENTURI COOLMOHAN MARY DORAMAN FIRODA TAE KILSUNNY TULIP 34 COOLMOHAN HAZEL XB DUNUM CHAMPAGNE 990 CHURCHCLARA BCG EMILY DUNUM SNEACTA 947 CARRICKSHOCK SIS 2 BARROWVALE SABRINA 41 COOLMOHAN MARY PANOBEC KNOCKANEAGH LAVENDER 2ND COOLMOHAN PETULA CHEDDAR OISIN MUSK 1095 COOLMOHAN BUTTERFLY ALBYN CARRICKSHOCK BONITA OISIN RITA 1064 COOLMOHAN PETULA SUNBURST FIRODA BEI POLLIE FERGUS LUPIN 1703 COOLMOHAN GENIE ALBYN MOUNTAIN GLENALBYN ROSIE DUNUM OLIVIA 952 DUNUM SNEACTA 897 MOUNTAIN GLENALBYN ROSIE FIRODA DVT POLLIE 1 CHURCHCLARA BABY ROXY CARRICKSHOCK ERICA GORTFADDA MOLLY 132 DUNUM AVACADO 956 FIRODA PZI KARINA

VG85 VG88 VG85 VG85 V87 VG85 VG86 VG85 VG87 EX90 EX90 VG85 VG85 VG88 VG85 VG85 VG87 VG85 VG86 VG88 VG85 VG85 VG87 VG87 VG87 EX90 VG87 VG86 VG85 VG85 VG87 VG86 VG86 VG87 VG86 VG85 VG87 VG86 EX90 EX90 VG85

Name of Dam

Par Score Name of Sire

Animal Name Milk kgs COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE OSSE GP84 -237.0 COOLMOHAN LILY 4 EX90 -115.0 COOLMOHAN BAGUCK 3 VG87 -179.5 COOLMOHAN NORTON GENIE 3 -295.0 COOLMOHAN BELVEDERE DEIRDRE VG89 -15.5 COOLMOOHAN CAPAN ANN 8 VG86 -297.5 COOLMOHAN MARTY FAIRFACE GP82 -36.9 COOLMOHAN MARTY ANNA GP80 -171.5 BARROWVALE SIS 30 6.0 COOLMOHAN BUNNY IMAGE 1 -153.4 COOLMOHAN FALKO DEIRDRE 143.1 COOLMOHAN FALKO MARY GP82 -172.6 FIRODA BFU TWINK EX90 82.0 KILSUNNY TULIP 23RD VG88 -102.5 COOLMOHAN TORELL O K E HAZEL GP82 -163.5 DUNUM CHAMPAGNE 55 VG85 -139.9 CHURCHCLARA CAPAN EMILY VG88 -72.0 DUNUM SNEACTA 32 EX90 -176.8 BARROWVALE SIS 34 VG86 -113.0 BARROWVALE SABRINA 25 EX90 -70.0 COOLMOHAN FALKO MARY GP82 -176.8 KNOCKANEAGH MERCY LINDA -17.5 COOLMOHAN PETULA 3 G76 -126.6 COUNGUILLA MUSK 4 -100.5 COOLMOHAN DECLAN BUTTERFLY GP82 56.5 CARRICKSHOCK BONITA -65.5 OISIN RITA 14 VG86 -164.5 COOLMOHAN PETULA 3 G76 -205.0 FIRODA IDS POLLIE 26.0 FERGUS LUPIN 115 G77 -75.5 COOLMOHAN NORTON GENIE 3 -164.5 MOUNTAIN BARNEY ROSIE -297.5 BLACKISLE OLIVIA 44 -229.3 DUNUM SNEACTA 65 VG88 -29.3 MOUNTAIN BARNEY ROSIE -279.5 FIRODA FCR POLLIE 62.5 CHURCHCLARA BAS ROXY VG88 -135.5 CARRICKSHOCK ERICA 347 -15.0 GORTFADDA MOLLY 56 EX90 151.5 DUNUM AVOCADO 8 GP81 -150.0 FIRODA CPA KARINA G79 244.0

M.G. Dam Name Fat kgs 11.0 4.5 16.5 4.5 0.0 -2.6 3.9 11.5 7.0 -1.3 8.6 -5.8 2.0 8.0 3.0 3.2 4.5 -10.1 6.0 5.5 -2.4 4.5 4.9 -1.0 6.0 -0.5 -5.0 -2.5 6.0 4.0 11.0 -2.5 -5.5 5.0 1.0 7.0 3.0 4.0 13.0 -5.0 10.5 0.42 0.18 0.48 0.34 0.01 0.18 0.10 0.36 0.13 0.09 0.06 0.02 -0.02 0.24 0.19 0.17 0.15 -0.07 0.21 0.16 0.09 0.10 0.19 0.06 0.08 0.04 0.03 0.11 0.10 0.14 0.36 0.19 0.06 0.12 0.25 0.09 0.17 0.09 0.13 0.01 0.02

Fat %

Prot kgs -2.5 5.0 3.0 2.0 10.0 -0.8 0.2 0.5 7.0 0.5 10.2 0.5 6.5 3.5 0.5 -1.5 1.0 -7.1 2.5 6.5 0.6 5.5 4.1 5.5 3.0 -1.5 -2.0 -1.0 6.5 5.5 -1.0 -2.5 -3.8 1.9 -3.5 7.0 2.0 1.5 3.0 -5.6 10.0

PTA Prot EBI Rel % % € 0.11 329.6 46 0.18 287.4 43 0.19 270.2 47 0.26 268.5 47 0.21 266.9 47 0.19 245.3 44 0.03 244.9 46 0.12 241.4 43 0.13 235.5 48 0.11 228.8 41 0.10 228.5 49 0.12 218.4 46 0.07 217.2 48 0.14 215.1 44 0.12 213.2 47 0.06 213.1 56 0.07 212.6 44 -0.02 211.4 51 0.13 211.0 44 0.18 210.9 44 0.13 209.8 44 0.12 208.6 44 0.16 204.1 50 0.18 202.6 44 0.02 200.8 41 0.02 200.8 47 0.07 196.9 47 0.12 195.7 47 0.11 195.1 47 0.16 194.8 43 0.09 193.6 38 0.16 191.3 46 0.08 190.4 50 0.06 189.7 60 0.13 189.5 46 0.10 189.0 42 0.13 186.3 37 0.04 185.8 47 -0.04 185.4 39 -0.01 185.0 56 0.04 184.9 42

Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

Classified VG/EX Milk S.I. € 16 48 53 45 68 19 9 31 53 16 64 13 38 41 21 6 18 -42 33 n/a 17 n/a 44 45 21 -5 -4 9 47 47 20 8 -10 20 3 48 29 15 20 -29 55 Fert S.I. € 250 197 175 188 164 192 202 187 145 186 135 176 122 145 173 173 146 221 134 n/a 175 n/a 146 133 154 166 162 169 119 137 136 164 160 125 166 106 141 147 121 179 105 -0.12 -0.09 -0.09 0.01 -0.10 -0.07 -0.18 0.00 0.03 -0.11 -0.11 -0.07 -0.07 0.07 0.05 -0.17 -0.04 -0.08 0.04 0.00 0.02 0.02 0.11 -0.03 0.05 -0.09 -0.07 0.02 0.06 0.01 -0.02 -0.03 -0.13 -0.04 -0.03 0.13 0.06 -0.03 -0.12 -0.03 0.02

S.C.C.

IHFA Pedigree Registered FRIESIAN Cows born since 2009

CASTLECOMER CO KILKENNY

DOON CO LIMERICK

KILFINNY CO LIMERICK

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

CLARA CO KILKENNY

CASTLECOMER CO KILKENNY

FETHARD CO TIPPERARY

DOON CO LIMERICK

FETHARD CO TIPPERARY

KILWORTH CO CORK

DRIPSEY CO CORK

CASTLECOMER CO KILKENNY

KILWORTH CO CORK

BANTEER CO CORK

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

KILWORTH CO CORK

BANTEER CO CORK

KILWORTH CO CORK

ARAGLIN CO CORK

KILWORTH CO CORK

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

DOON CO LIMERICK

CLARA CO KILKENNY

DOON CO LIMERICK

KILWORTH CO CORK

DOVEA CO TIPPERARY

CASTLECOMER CO KILKENNY

KILWORTH CO CORK

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

KILWORTH CO CORK

Breeder Address

Data Source: ICBF, October 30, 2015

PEADAR HEALY

MARTIN CROWE

FRANCIS FITZGERAL

PAT CLEARY

BILL O KEEFFE

PEADAR HEALY

MICHAEL SPILLANE

MARTIN CROWE

MICHAEL SPILLANE

PATRICK FLYNN

DAN CROWLEY

PEADAR HEALY

PATRICK FLYNN

TIMOTHY TWOMEY

PAT CLEARY

PATRICK FLYNN

TIMOTHY TWOMEY

PATRICK FLYNN

SEAN O DOHERTY

PATRICK FLYNN

MICHAEL DEMPSEY

PAT CLEARY

MARTIN CROWE

BILL O KEEFFE

MARTIN CROWE

PATRICK FLYNN

TREVOR DUDLEY

PEADAR HEALY

PATRICK FLYNN

PAT CLEARY

PATRICK FLYNN

Breeder Name

Windfield

All photographs taken by John Walsh June 2014

Holsteins

Windfield Beverlake Katie EX90 2E

Sire – Beverlake Louson Dam – Windfield Merci Katie 3 EX93 4E Both these cows have Butterfat & Protein to 4% at 10,000 kgs Grand Dam – Windfield Willow Katie EX90 3E 13 Lactations

Windfield Wade Rosina EX93 5E 123,718 Kgs of Milk Lifetime Production in 12 lactations Diamond Award for Protein Production 2014

Service age Wyman PGW bull available for sale Bulls & Heifers always For Sale Contact: Tommy & Orla Screene - 087 9791850 / 090 96 84657

Tullamore National Livestock Show goes from strength to strength with the biggest exhibition of cattle and sheep in the country! is a member of the European judges panel. He had the vision to import the Raven family from the USA in 2004. This family is now leaving its influence through AI on the Irish dairy population through bulls such as Arnasalem Seven and Goldenfield Rafael at NCBC, and Ardasalem Pride at ABS.

The good weather brought out a larger than ever crowd of people to the Tullamore National Livestock Show. Coupled with this was the bigger than ever entries of stock and trade stands, ensuring a very successful show. As well as being a livestock show a wide variety of other competitions and displays took place, including Macra farm skills, forestry, vintage machinery, arts and crafts, artisan foods, farm inventions and much more including 700 trade stands.

IHFA presented special medallions to all class winners in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Association. There was also a special Breed Promotion Recognition Award presented to Tommy Finlay, Dairy Cattle Director and Class Organiser, for his tremendous dedication and commitment to promoting the Holstein Friesian at the show over the last 25 years.

The Holstein Friesian ring was a hive of activity from 10am right through to finish with tremendous interest in the dairy stock on display. The judge on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of IHFA was Tom Kelly from the Monamore herd in Drogheda, Co Louth. Tom established the Monamore prefix in 1979 with many of the great cow families from his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous herd Moneymore which was established in 1949. He was one of the early adopters of the Friesian breed in Ireland and it was fitting to have a judge linking back over 50 years of breeding judge Tullamore in the Jubilee year of our Association. Tom milks 300 pedigree registered Holstein Friesians and is a noted judge, having judged major shows all across Europe and the UK. Tom

Peter Ging, president of IHFA, presented Tommy Finlay - head of the Dairy section of Tullamore Show - an award in recognition of his work with the Hostein Friesians since the show began in 1991

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Young Stockmanship Class

YMA There was increased emphasis on classes for young stockpersons with the addition of a class for under 12 years of age sponsored by IHFA. It is encouraging to see the next generation of young dairy farming enthusiasts express such a keen interest in livestock.

Congratulations to Liam & Sandra Murphy from the “Evergreen” herd, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow for doing the double, winning both the Senior Holstein Friesian Championship and the Junior Championship. Everyone was delighted for Liam and the family on their win. The whole family are great supporters of the show scene, especially YMA, and it was nice to see a new breeder come to the fore. The Judge Tom Kelly commented “that his champion cow was every dairy farmers type of cow – she had strength and balance with a snug udder for a fourth lactation cow”

Mr. Brendan Greenan from Co. Monaghan, who is chairman of the YMA, was the judge for the young showmanship classes. Animal control, grooming, presentation and ring presence are all considered as well as a neat dress code in the Showing class. All young stock persons have an opportunity to accumulate points on their placings at Tullamore and other designated shows across the country. They can then compete depending on results in the finals at the National Dairy Show, Millstreet on the 17th of October.

Evergreen Duplex Ebony – Supreme Champion also win Best Udder of the show. The Reserve went to David & Kenneth Boyd with Glasslough Goldwyn Golden Bret, a 6th lactation cow and second in her class to the Champion. Honourable Mention went to Pat Coffey, Clonakilty, Co. Cork with Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red, a second calf cow. Junior Champion was won by Liam & Sandra Murphy with Evergreen Seven Lauren with Mike Magan, of Kilashee, Co Longford in Reserve with Bunacloy V-B Dooraman Alioli. Honourable mention went to Pat Smith, Doneraile Co Cork with Cahirmee Aftershock Marieka.

Senior Holstein Friesian Champion – ( l to r) Tom Kelly, judge, Pat Shiels from Lakeland Dairies (sponsor), Liam Murphy, Bagnalstown, Carlow with Champion Evergreen Duplex Ebony; Brendan Greenan with Reserve Champion Glaslough Goldwyn Bret, owned by David Boyd; and Denis O Neill with Honorable Mention Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red owned by Pat Coffey

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The Results AIB National Livestock Show Senior Holstein-Friesian Champion Champion Liam Murphy - Evergreen Lodge, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Carlow. Evergreen Duplex Ebony Reserve Champion David Boyd - Mullaghduff, Glaslough, Monaghan, Monaghan. Glaslough Goldwyn Bret Ex93 Honourable Mention Patrick Coffey - 19 Casement Street, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red Best Udder Liam Murphy - Evergreen Lodge, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Carlow. Evergreen Duplex Ebony Showmanship Classes AIB National Livestock Show Young Showmanship Challenge Under 14 Years 1. Nicole McLoughlin - Ellistown, Kildare, Kildare. 2. Katie Gahan - Askinamoe, Ferns, Enniscorthy, Wexford. 3. Claire Smith - Cahirmee House, Doneraile, Co Cork. AIB National Livestock Show Young Showmanship Challenge 2015 Age 15 - 19 1. Emma McNamara - Newtownshandrum, Charleville, Cork 2. Rachel Corley - Smithboro, Co Monaghan. 3. Lauren O’Toole - c/o Liam Murphy, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow.

Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer In-calf Born on/ between 01.01.2013 and 31.12.2013 1. Liam Murphy - Evergreen Lodge, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Carlow. Evergreen Seven Lauren 2. Pat Smith - Cahirmee House, Doneraile, Cork. Cahirmee Dempesy Perfection AIB National Livestock Show Junior Holstein-Friesian Dairy Champion 1. Liam Murphy - Evergreen lodge, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Carlow. Evergreen Seven Lauren 2. Michael Magan - Killashee, Longford, Co. Longford. Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli Best Pair of Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifers By the same sire, born on/after 01.08.2014 1. Peter Kennelly - Ballinprior, Ardfert, Co Kerry. Akeragh CRXO Primrose 2 & Akeragh CRXO Carla 3 2. Patrick Gaynor - Mullaghlands, Mullagh, Co Cavan. Mullaghlands Twist Caroline & Mullaghlands Twist Ann 2 Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer In-milk Born on/after 01.01.2013 1. Jim Sinnott - Ballyboy, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen 2. Kevin & Ella Behan - Banaghmore, Rathangan, Co Kildare. Ballaghmore Mammoth Rosie Super €2,500 National Holstein In-milk Heifer 1. David Boyd Mullaghduff, Glaslough, Monaghan, Monaghan. Glaslough Miss Persia VG88 2. Bryan O’Connor - Bawnmore House, Kanturk, Co Cork. Clongowes Sid Almeric 2

AIB National Livestock Show Young Showmanship Challenge 2015 - 20 - 26 years 1. Rachel McNamara - Barna, Newtownshandrum, Charleville, Co. Cork. 2. Padraic Murphy - Kilmanagh, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny. 3. Doireann Mulhall - Danville, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny.

Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Cow In-milk, Calved Twice 1. Patrick Coffey - 19 Casement Street, Clonakilty, Co. Cork Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red 2. Paul Flanagan - Strand Road, Termonfeckin, Drogheda, louth. Tubbertoby Atwood Fran

Holstein Friesian Classes Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born in 2015 1. Denis Donohoe - Oldcourt, Bllylinan, Athy, Laois. Seanacourt Doorman Latisiha ET, 2. Pat Smith - Cahirmee House, Doneraile, Cork. Cahirmee Dy Perfection Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born On / between 01.07.2014 and 31.12.2014 1. Pat Smith - Cahirmee House, Doneraile, Cork. Cahirmee Aftershock Marieka 2. Tom & Maura Murphy - Swiftsheath, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny. Swiftheath Ashley 1469 ET Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born on / between 01.01.2014 and 30.06.2014 1. Michael Magan - Killashee, Longford, Co. Longford. Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli 2. P.J & John Kelly - Rahanine, Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath. Rochfort Palermo Flora

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€2,500 AIB National Livestock Show Senior Cow In-milk 1. Liam Murphy - Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Carlow Evergreen Duplex Ebony 2. David Boyd - Mullaghduff, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan Glaslough Goldwyn Bret EX93 Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian National Breeding Cow Family Championship 1. Bryan O’Connor - Bawnmore House, Kanturk, Co Cork. Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 & Bawnmore GD Almeric 2. Pat Smith - Cahirmee House, Doneraile, Cork. Cahirmee DY Perfection & Cahirmee Dempesy Perfection

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A combination of international cow families & high components was the hallmark of the

DALEVALLEY SALE!

The cream of Roy & Heather Cromie’s “Dalevalley” calf crop provided the platform for the “Sky High Protein Sale” at Ballybay mart on Wednesday 10th of June last. Also included was a select offering of top quality calves from Philip & Linda Jones “Hallow”, John & Garry Hurley “Clonpaddin” and David & Kenneth Boyd “Glaslough”. The pedigrees featured included some of the top internationally-acclaimed cow families from high-ranking genomic and daughter proven sires.

Lot 6 Dalevalley Atwood Embrace, maternal sister to Lot 8 by Atwood, sold for €5,300. Lot 12 Dalevalley Red Rose Red was a beautiful red calf exuding show potential whose 3rd dam back was Lavender Ruby Redrose EX who was all American aged cow in 2007. With protein to 3.50% and a deep pedigreed red factor sire stack this calf was a choice lot at €6,400.

Strong index figures were featured with some charting among the top in GTPI (USA) and high protein ratings. In total 32 lots were catalogued. Breeders from all over the country were in attendance with a strong presence from Northern Ireland. There was a very brisk sale for a very impressive group that had a combination of deep pedigrees and index from long established homebred and international cow families. A feature of the sale throughout was the high components in the pedigrees. The heifers on offer for the sale were presented in a very professional manner. The quality of the stock ensured that the ingredients were in place to whet the appetite of all prospective buyers.

Lot 8 - Dalevalley WYN Embrace ET - top price at €7,100

The average price was in excess of €3,800 with 11 calves topping €3,500. The top price of €7,100 was paid for Lot 8 Dalevalley WYN Embrace ET by Goldwyn out of Desmond Dundee Embrace with protein to 3.72%. This was a very stylish calf from 8 generations of EX dams.

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Lot 12 - Dalevalley Red Rose Red who sold for €6,400

Lot 15 & 15A were a choice selection for the buyer. The dam of lot 15A was Hallow Advent Twizzle EX95 and her daughter Hallow Atwood Twizzle was the dam of Lot 15. This is a famous show winning family. Advent Twizzle was recently crowned 2nd senior cow in Milk at RUAS 2014 and 2nd Senior cow in milk & Honourable Mention at Emerald Expo 2015. Hallow Atwood Twizzle was Junior 2yr old and Intermediate Champion at Emerald Expo 2014,1st Junior cow in milk & Reserve Champion Emerald Expo 2015. She was sold to the Albero herd in Italy recently for a grand sum of €27,000. There was brisk bidding for an exceptional offering which was sold for€10,600. Lot 3 consigned by the Hurley family from Clonpaddin made €5,800, a Goldchip from the Sanchez Fame. She has many winning accolades to her name and won1st senior 2nd calf cow in milk RUAS Winter Fair 2014 and National Dairy show 2014. Lot 4 from the Bordermist Syndicate made €4,500. She was by Windbrook from the Sanchez Fran who has a commanding record of show winnings behind her. Report by Charles Gallagher

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1st Lactation - 10,087 kg Dam Dalevaley Shottle Jen VG87 2 year old Back to Lheros Jen 3rd Senior 3 year old Millstreet 2015

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National Hall of Fame Awards 2015

Peter Flanagan of Tubbertoby Herd, Co. Louth, receiving the Hall of Fame Award 2015 from Michael Ring TD Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with Special Responsibility for Tourism and Sport. The National Hall of Fame Award is presented in conjunction with Athlone Show Society.

Peter Flanagan has been farming at Tubbertoby, Clogherhead, Co Louth, for the last 70 years with his wife Mary, his sons Paul & Adrian and daughters Guenedere, Ruth & Judith.

in their progeny the decision was made to join a group of prominent breeders in a syndicate to purchase two pure Holstein bulls in Germany these being Hyline Shiek and Hyline Valiant.

In the early years it was Shorthorns that were milked on the farm. The British Friesian was the upcoming breed in the late 60’s and early 70’s and as a progressive young farmer this new breed was crossed on the Shorthorn cows. Stock bulls from the Moneymore herd, namely Moneymore Victor and Moneymore Nation both of whom had a positive influence on the herd.

In the early 80’s he started showing and success was achieved at various local shows like Virginia, Trim, Dundalk and also the RDS Spring Show.

Purebred Friesian stock were also purchased in both Northern and Southern Ireland from prominent cow families and the process of grading up and registering the herd with the British Friesian Society was begun (BFCS). The herd continues to register stock with IHFA. Keen to progress the improvement in the herds’genetics several herd sires were purchased in the UK throughout the 70’s, from the Whinhill and Lavenham herds. By the late 70’s the first talk of Holstein was emerging from North America. To progress the herd and with the promise of increased potential for milk the first tentative steps were taken by using the Holstein bulls available from AI in Ireland, namely Glenbrook Northern Star (GNR) and Roybrook Star(ROK). On seeing the benefits 125

Boosted by these early successes in the show ring and clearly bitten by the show bug several purchases were made in Canada of elite young calves from world class cow families. Many of these purchases are still the bedrock of the herds’ top cow families today. Peter was also a proud founder member of the North Eastern Friesian Breeders Club and served on the committee as Chairman, Secretary and Chairman of the Clubs Herds competition which then numbered over a hundred herds. Despite the numerous achievements stated above, valued above all, are the many friendships and happy memories made over the years through the common love of the cow, at meetings, field evenings or club trips at home and abroad.

IRISH CHAMPION DAIRY COW 2015 The winning breeder Johnny Barrett from Togher Co. Cork with from left the competition joint sponsors Breffni O’Reilly of Diageo; Henry Corbally, Chairman, Glanbia Ingredients and special guest Mairead McGuinness MEP.

The Diageo Baileys Irish Champion all Ireland dairy cow competition in conjunction with Virginia show was held on 19th August. Despite the wet day there was a huge crowd packed around the ringside for this marvelous show of quality cows who in their own right were champions at various shows throughout the summer.

180 Pedigree Holsteins plus a small number of Jerseys and Ayrshires, which all share the Coachgate prefix. He recently won the champion herd in the Yorkshire Herd Competition. He is also a member of the Holstein Board with responsibility for the Young Members Association, HYB, at Holstein UK.

Title sponsor Diageo, who make Baileys Irish Cream has been running the competition in conjunction with its cream supplier Glanbia Ingredients Ireland for the past 32 years with a generous prize fund of €10,000. The successful partnership of competition co-sponsors Diageo and Glanbia Ingredients, Virginia show and IHFA make for a wonderful spectacle of the best in the Holstein Friesian. 29 great cows graced the ring in this special year of the Golden Jubilee of IHFA. The Association was founded in 1965, then known as IFBA. To mark this special occasion Peter Ging President of IHFA made a presentation to Brendan Smyth, Competition Coordinator; Henry Corbally, Chairman of Glanbia; Breffni O’ Reilly, Quality Director, Diageo Ireland and Sean Farrelly, President of Virginia Show for their commitment in promoting the Holstein Friesian breed at Virginia Show. Edward Griffith from South Yorkshire, UK, was the judge for this prestigious competition. He is already an experienced judge at major shows including The National Holstein Shows in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Sweden and Slovenia, as well as Agriscot, Dairy Event, Royal Highland, Royal Welsh, Northern Expo, Welsh Dairy Show, Royal Bath and West and twice at the McLarens N.I.S.A Championship. He considers it a great honour to be asked to judge ‘the Baileys’. Edward farms with his wife Jenny and three daughters milking around

Peter Ging, President IHFA; Breffni O Reilly, Quality Director, Diageo; Sean Farrelly, President of Virginia Show Committee; Brendan Smith, Competition Coordinator; Henry Corbally, Chairman, Glanbia; and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

Edward unique style of judging in tapping out his cows in reverse order made for a nail biting finish. He was decisive in his line up with no changes and reasons were superb. The final three cows in the ring were: Laurelmore Duplex Impala owned by John Barrett & Sons, Baldonnel Goldwyn Sublime owned by Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel and Evergreen Duplex Ebony owned by Liam & Sandra Murphy Edward commented on the overall quality of the cows presented at this won 127

derful show which is unique around the world. He thanked his ring stewards and the committee and was honoured to be asked to judge. Diageo Baileys All Ireland Champion Cow for 2015 was Laurelmore Duplex Impala owned by John Barrett & Sons, Togher, Co. Cork. Edward commented “This was an easy champion, she was so far ahead of the field, she was everyone’s type of cow, a 4th calver with tremendous style and ring presence, front end strength and excellent feet & legs”. Congratulations to the Barrett family on their fine win to add to their earlier championship with this cow at Emerald Expo. Reserve Champion went to Baldonnel Goldwyn Sublime owned by Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 and Honourable Mention to Evergreen Duplex Ebony owned by Liam & Sandra Murphy, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. This cow was Champion at Tullamore Show earlier in the month.

Eugene Murphy and his son Sean from Waterfall in Co. Cork who won the 2014 Baileys® Irish Champion Competition with Dalevalle OT1 J Lulu was 5th in the line up of this great field of cows. Champion Heifer was won by Patrick Colton, Emyvale, Co Monaghan with Ardnasalem Fever Sarah. Reserve went to David & Kenneth Boyd ,Glaslough, Co Monaghan with Glaslough Miss Persia. Dry Cow champion was won by Philip and Linda Jones,Gorey, Co Wexford with Hallow Lheros Indianink. Reserve went to Padraic Greenan, Co. Monaghan with Greenlea Shottle Roxy. Other prizes were awarded in specialist categories: Mike Magan won Best Protein Award with Weeping-Ash Jasper Appoint and Best EBI went to Tom & James Kelly with Monamore Durham Ellymae.

Pictured at the 2015 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the Virginia Show, Co. Cavan is Best Protein award winner Mike Megan from Killashee Co. Longford with his cow Weeping-Ash Jasper Appoint. With him is Hazel Chu of Diageo and Brendan Smyth, the Competition Director.

Pictured at the 2015 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the Virginia Show, Co. Cavan is the Best Heifer in Milk winning cow Ardnassalem Fever Sarah with her handler Bendan Greenan; owner Karl Colton and sponsors Martin Tynan of Glanbia Ingredients Ireland with Hazel Chu, Diageo Ireland

Pictured at the 2015 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the Virginia Show, Co. Cavan is Best Dry Cow winner Philip Jones from Co. Wexford with his cow Hullow Heros Indiainink. Also pictured are Hazel Chu of Diageo and Jim Gilsenan of Glanbia Ingredients Ireland who co-sponsor the event.

Pictured at the 2015 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the Virginia Show, Co. Cavan is Best Exhibitor Bred Index winner Tom Kelly with from left Hazel Chu of Diageo with Martin Tynan of Glanbia Ingredients Virginia who co-sponsor the competition. The cow is Monamore Durham Ellymae.

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Monamore PNH Darlene EX93

Breed Champion Virginia Show 2015 and calved again her 6th in October ‘15 at 8 years of age 4th Lact. 11,039kg 3.85bf 3.40 pr

Monamore Durham Ellymae EX94 Baileys EBI Champion Virginia 2014 & ‘15 Avr. 770kg f&p for 7 Lactations. Protein 3.61

THE RAVEN, TORCH, VERA, ROSEMARIE, LULU, ROXY, MARGOT FAMILIES ALSO COUNT AMONG THESE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BREEDING LINES! IN 2015 WE HAVE ADDED NEW MEMBERS OF CRIMSON (KINGBOY), APPLE (MAYFIELD), FAY (COMMANDER) AND ELIZABETH FAMILIES

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PUST GMI MONA CLOONIGNEY RUUD FAY 3

(IG) BALLINTOSIG ANDREW

(IG) LAURAGH EVERT

VG85

G76

GP83

EX91

GP81 GP81

G78 VG85

F73 VG89 GP83 G76 GP84

EX90 GP82 G78 CURRA PIPER ANNE VG88 GREENHILLS ELVERY BECKY CURRA MAU CARA EX90

(IG) LAURAGH LANCE

MORRISHEEN OJI FRANK

TUTBURYS LEGEND

HILLSDALE SOK HEART 2 GP82

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

SWEETFIELD BWZ SARA GP83

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

BROWNEY GIO ZOE 780 GP83 KERAUN TTY ANNE 1502 PARKDUV DAFFODIL 3

(IG) LAURAGH EVERT

CARROWMANAGH ANDY

(IG) FOWLERSTOWN STAN

LOUGHANES MERCI BERNINA ROSEMORE WMZ FAIRY 455

(IG) LAURAGH EVERT

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

ROSEMORE HFL BONNIE

MEELICK ROMEROS COLEEN PUST GMI MONA

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

MARS UPHILL

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL VIRGINIA RUUD GOLD 741

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL CARRAIGBUI NOLEEN 15

LISDUFF LESLIE 58 ET EX90

RAMOS

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL MOLOGA RUUD LADY GP83

DANSIRE OMAN ORLA

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL OLCASTLETOWN RUUD CELEST F73

PARKDUV IRIS 46

MINAUNS IRP BLOOM 2078

(IG) BALLINTOSIG ANDREW

PARKDUV MARK

FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 74 VG86

(IG) LAURAGH LANCE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL HAGGARD RUU TRINE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB GMI PATSY EX90

KILMANAHAN QWA AOIFE

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL KILCARRIG DANDELION 62

BALLINABORTA NKB ALMA

(IG) LAURAGH EVERT

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB GMI MARY 2 EX90

CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 8 VG88

LEADES OJI KYRA 19

BALLYDEHOB JUSTICE

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

KINGFORT VMG BEECH

MORRISHEEN OJI FRANK

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL TISAXON BYH KAREN 1609 G77

PARKDUV MARGO 17 ET EX90

MERRYWELL ATHOL

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 11 G77

KILMANAHAN HFL ADA GP83

CAPPAUNIAC DAISY 63

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

MARS UPHILL

SPRINGHAVEN BIDDY 162 EX92

(IG) LAURAGH EVERT

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB KBA TRIXIE RE VG88

BALLYDEHOB OJI TRIXIE EX90

COOLNASOON FAIRGALT 2

1 1 1 5 2 2 2 2 4 3 5 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 1 4 2 1 1 1 5 3 2 1 1 1 3 4 2 3 4 1 2 3 3

BALLYDEHOB NFT TRIXIE PUST AWB MONA 1438 CLOONIGNEY LAURAGH FAY BALLYDEHOB OJ TRIXIE SPRINGHAVEN BIDDY 237 CAPPAUNIAC DAISY 93 CURRA LANCE ANNE GREENHILLS OJI BECKY CURRA TZD CARA KILMANAHAN UPH ADA CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 15 PARKDUV MARGO 39 HILLSDALE HMY HEART 6 TISAXON OJI KAREN 2120 KINGFORT MJI BEECH LEADES IRP ROSE 26 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 11 BALLYDEHOB OMAN MARY BALLINABORTA LHZ ALMA SWEETFIELD SALLY 2 KILCARRIG DANDELION 76 KILMANAHAN KILMANAHAN KOZ BROWNEY LHZ ZOE 1126 KERAUN AYW ANNE 1705 PARKDUV DAFFODIL 6 BALLYDEHOB OMAN PATSY 2 HAGGARD OJI TRINE 2 FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 86 MINAUNS AWB BLOOM 2500 COOLBEHA LHZ BERNINA 1380 ROSEMORE HMY FAIRY 794 PARKDUV IRIS 68 OLCASTLETOWN OMAN CELESTI ROSEMORE ORL BONNIE MOLOGA OJI LADY LISDUFF LESLIE 98 ET MEELICK HMY COLEEN 1011 PUST UPH MONA 1344 CARRAIGBUI NOLEEN 18 VIRGINIA OMAN K 1000

GP81

Name of Dam

Par Score Name of Sire

Animal Name Milk kgs BALLYDEHOB DTV TRIXIE GP83 194.3 MONA 82.7 CLOONIGNEY FERRO FAY 281.0 BALLYDEHOB RSH TRIXIE RED EX90 463.2 SPRINGHAVEN BIDDY 94 62.0 CAPPAUNIAC DAISY 41 GP84 279.6 CURRA RED ANNE GP80 8.8 GREENHILLS KEET BECKY 212.5 CURRA AREND CARA -140.5 KILMANAHAN AHD ADA GP81 72.7 CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 8 VG86 509.8 PARKDUV MARGO 7 GP80 213.0 HILLSDALE RDU HEART G78 -131.4 TISAXON GMI KAREN 1124 EX90 296.8 KINGFORT RUUD BEECH GP82 195.8 LEADAWILLIN MAU KYRA 3 VG85 246.1 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 6 265.5 KNOCKSMILL BESNE BUCK MARY VG87 249.1 BALLINABORTA INU ALMA 143.7 SWEETFIELD LLO SARA 91.6 KILCARRIG DANDELION 38 451.0 KILMANAHAN EIX AOIFE GP83 234.5 BROWNEY RUU ZOE 571 GP80 320.9 KERAUN RUU ANNE 1024 76.8 PARKDUV DAFFODIL 2 239.9 KNOCKSMILL LANGS PATSY EX90 456.6 HAGGARD RMN TRINE 276.0 FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 65 GP84 172.7 MINAUNS LBO BLOOM 1314 119.9 LOUGHANES JOS BERNINA 204.5 ROSEMORE RUU FAIRY 180.3 PARKDUV IRIS 20 G79 312.0 OLCASTLETOWN GALTEE CELSTINE GP82 544.5 ROSEMORE ERC BONNIE 157.9 MOLOGA MERCI LADY 165.3 LISDUFF LESLIE 11 EX90 324.2 TUCANO COLEEN 771 -68.3 MONA -12.3 CARRAIGBUI NOLEEN 11 245.8 VIRGINIA LBO GOLD 282.0

Name of M.G. Dam Fat kgs 17.9 9.3 19.4 20.4 17.5 16.3 10.5 19.9 13.9 16.3 23.7 18.2 18.5 15.6 3.6 17.1 17.1 21.5 14.1 21.1 16.5 19.5 17.0 9.5 20.3 18.0 20.0 11.8 14.2 16.7 21.4 18.1 20.0 24.3 6.0 6.9 20.7 8.0 19.2 22.0

Fat % 0.20 0.12 0.16 0.05 0.29 0.10 0.20 0.22 0.38 0.26 0.08 0.19 0.46 0.08 -0.07 0.14 0.13 0.22 0.16 0.33 -0.01 0.20 0.09 0.13 0.21 0.01 0.17 0.10 0.18 0.17 0.27 0.12 -0.01 0.34 0.00 -0.10 0.46 0.16 0.18 0.20

Prot kgs 13.2 9.2 16.2 21.4 9.0 13.1 7.9 9.9 4.5 12.0 20.4 11.2 6.5 15.8 8.6 12.6 14.3 15.8 12.6 9.4 24.5 17.5 16.7 5.9 12.9 18.2 16.5 8.8 11.5 15.3 11.5 13.6 22.5 13.9 8.7 10.0 5.9 6.9 13.8 14.0

PTA Prot EBI % € 0.13 342.8 0.12 328.7 0.13 328.5 0.11 320.0 0.13 310.0 0.07 309.6 0.15 307.4 0.05 305.9 0.18 304.3 0.18 302.7 0.06 301.2 0.08 299.3 0.21 298.0 0.11 297.7 0.04 297.1 0.08 296.2 0.10 296.0 0.14 295.9 0.15 295.8 0.13 295.3 0.16 294.9 0.18 294.7 0.11 294.4 0.06 294.3 0.09 293.9 0.06 293.6 0.13 293.5 0.06 291.5 0.14 291.3 0.16 290.7 0.10 288.4 0.06 288.1 0.07 287.3 0.16 287.3 0.06 286.9 -0.01 286.9 0.16 286.7 0.14 286.7 0.10 285.9 0.08 284.9 Rel Milk Fert % S.I. € S.I. € 56 88 223 51 63 231 50 102 170 59 122 151 41 72 210 62 79 165 54 63 198 48 67 178 54 57 216 55 90 184 60 114 127 54 74 158 51 74 188 54 95 159 70 43 193 58 79 155 62 89 156 63 105 147 52 85 159 61 n/a n/a 45 139 110 58 116 129 50 100 149 52 42 211 58 85 163 60 99 146 45 106 148 55 55 179 59 81 179 53 100 146 56 82 153 54 81 139 46 121 128 56 104 152 60 49 183 65 44 188 54 67 173 47 55 209 64 89 155 45 90 138

Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

-0.04 0.04 -0.11 -0.13 0.03 -0.16 -0.01 -0.05 0.04 -0.03 -0.13 -0.05 0.04 -0.20 -0.15 -0.07 -0.02 -0.04 0.02 0.03 -0.06 -0.11 -0.04 -0.06 -0.10 -0.18 -0.05 -0.10 0.09 -0.07 -0.02 -0.07 -0.05 -0.13 -0.16 -0.12 -0.02 -0.01 -0.08 -0.06

S.C.C.

IHFA Pedigree Registered HOLSTEIN Cows born since 2009

VIRGINIA CO CAVAN

MACROOM CO CORK

CAHERCONLISH CO LIMERICK

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Breeder Address

Data Source: ICBF, October 30, 2015

EDWARD P DUFFY

CIARAN LUCEY

JOHN MERRICK

JOSEPH GOHERY

JOHN J O'SULLIVAN

THOMAS GRIFFIN

PATRICK CASEY

ROBERT P DRAKE

KEVIN DOWNING

PATRICK CASEY

NOEL O'CONNOR

JOHN O'NEILL

ROBERT J MOORE

MICHAEL MURPHY

ROBERT SHANNON

KEVIN DOWNING

MICHAEL KENNEDY

THOMAS J KEARNEY

PATRICK HOULIHAN

FLORENCE RIORDAN

DENIS O'LEARY

PATRICK TATTAN

ROBERT SHANNON

MATTHEW QUINLAN

JAMES COTTER

JOHN KING

JOHN O'SULLIVAN

KEVIN HEGARTY

KEVIN DOWNING

MATTHEW QUINLAN

PATRICK HOULIHAN

KIERAN HEARNE

KEVIN CLARE JNR

KIERAN HEARNE

MATTHEW QUINLAN

ROBERT TROY JNR

ROBERT SHANNON

ENDA BARRETT

JOHN MERRICK

ROBERT SHANNON

Breeder Name

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RADNEY QUR ODETTA EX93 FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 41 RING GALTEE MARY 031 VG88

DESMUNT

RUUD 22

BAGWORTH ZANDER KEET

BALLINTOSIG GMI ANNIE 29 EX90

GIBOR BALLYMADDOCK RUU ANGEL2 VG87

FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 50 EX90

(IG) FOWLERSTOWN STAN

BALLYMADDOCK RUU DAFFODI FALLAGH ASI TULIP 387

MARS UPHILL

CROCKETT-ACRES EIGHT-ET

MASSROCK GMI SNOWDROP 4 EX92

BALLYDEHOB SAO PATSY GP82

RAMOS

CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 6 BALLYDEHOB PATSY RXO EX90

BAGWORTH ZANDER KEET

LAUREL

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL FOLLACHFIA MERCI AOEMA EX93

MOATVIEW FFRROCHAR JANET G77

QG EUROPE ET

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL REARY NORAH 21 EX90

REARY NORAH 148 EX90

LAUREL

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB BWZ CONNIE VG88

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL LISDUFF BEATRIX 131 EX90

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL MILLSTREET DEWSBERRY 114 VG86

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL REARY NORAH 21 EX90

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL EEDY AMATEUR SWEET ET VG85

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL LISDUFF LENORA 11 VG88

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL COOLNAHANE SPOCK ROSEBUD VG86

CORBRACK TORBISH QUEEN 1 EX90

MARS OPTOWN

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL ASHFORT WUH CHRIS 1585 VG87

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL REARY NORAH 110 EX91

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL FOWLERSTOWN CROCUS 25 EX90

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL HIGHMOUNT NHS EXPERT VG87

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL SHANDON SPOCK ANGELA EX90

FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 65 GP84

RAMOS

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL MALLOWROAD SHARON 3 VG86

BALLIVOR MANGO ET

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL MONAMORE SHOTTLES RAVEN GP84

CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 8 VG88

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL KILDUFF RUU MARGUERITE 4

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL PARKDUV IRIS 43

LISDUFF LESLIE 58 ET EX90

RAMOS

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB GMI PATSY EX90

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB GMI MARY 2 EX90

BALLYDEHOB RSH TRIXIE RED EX90

CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 8 VG86

20.4 23.7 21.5 18.0 6.9 14.0 17.7 24.0 11.4 20.5 19.0 7.3 7.7 7.6 17.0 4.7 17.1 25.5 26.0 17.7 23.0 17.0 18.5 15.9 11.4 22.0 9.5 22.0 17.5 23.0 30.5 18.8 20.6 19.5 6.0 21.0 6.0 18.7 9.9 14.0

0.05 0.08 0.22 0.01 -0.10 -0.02 0.04 0.27 0.11 0.06 0.08 -0.05 -0.16 -0.04 -0.04 -0.04 0.16 0.10 0.04 0.14 0.02 0.05 0.06 0.06 -0.03 0.14 -0.14 0.02 0.18 -0.06 0.12 0.06 0.15 0.09 0.14 0.02 0.00 0.15 0.25 -0.10

21.4 0.11 320.0 20.4 0.06 301.2 15.8 0.14 295.9 18.2 0.06 293.6 10.0 -0.01 286.9 20.0 0.11 283.8 14.0 0.01 280.4 15.5 0.14 280.3 10.5 0.11 279.8 17.5 0.05 277.2 16.2 0.07 276.7 13.7 0.09 275.5 13.0 -0.03 272.0 11.7 0.05 270.5 20.5 0.06 268.1 6.6 0.01 266.9 13.9 0.12 263.6 22.5 0.09 261.5 27.5 0.11 261.5 14.7 0.11 260.7 20.5 0.02 260.3 17.5 0.09 257.2 16.0 0.05 256.8 14.3 0.06 256.4 12.6 0.02 256.3 19.5 0.13 256.0 16.6 0.03 255.9 22.5 0.07 255.8 15.0 0.16 255.2 25.0 0.03 254.5 21.0 0.02 254.5 21.5 0.15 253.7 16.3 0.10 253.6 16.5 0.07 252.6 3.7 0.10 252.4 21.5 0.07 251.6 12.3 0.13 249.8 14.0 0.09 249.8 3.1 0.11 249.7 16.0 -0.03 249.2 59 60 63 60 65 52 63 45 56 44 58 58 61 58 48 61 63 45 44 59 46 43 45 60 54 46 60 46 44 43 41 66 56 41 58 46 59 60 62 46

122 114 105 99 44 111 74 n/a 68 97 93 74 55 62 107 33 90 130 153 93 107 100 90 82 64 120 79 123 100 126 116 126 100 96 34 117 73 87 38 73

151 127 147 146 188 143 150 n/a 164 126 123 152 145 172 107 182 142 101 67 131 104 114 127 138 145 103 126 80 114 93 95 109 122 109 156 98 134 124 150 131

-0.13 -0.13 -0.04 -0.18 -0.12 0.05 -0.10 -0.05 -0.02 -0.06 -0.07 -0.06 -0.16 -0.06 -0.12 -0.07 -0.08 -0.05 0.01 -0.07 -0.05 -0.05 -0.03 0.01 -0.05 -0.05 -0.05 -0.06 -0.04 -0.04 0.00 -0.17 0.06 -0.05 -0.24 -0.04 -0.05 0.06 -0.13 -0.09

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KILFEACLE CO TIPPERARY

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CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

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WHITECHURCH CO CORK

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TIMOLEAGUE CO CORK

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Breeder Address

Data Source: ICBF, October 30, 2015

BENNY JOE O'CONNO

ROBERT SHANNON

MATTHEW QUINLAN

PATRICK RYAN

KEVIN FLYNN

ROBERT SHANNON

KEVIN FLYNN

ROBERT SHANNON

JOHN J O'SULLIVAN

DENIS KIELY

KEVIN FLYNN

ROBERT G HELEN

GERARD LEHANE

JOHN J O'SULLIVAN

ELIZABETH LANE

MARTIN FLYNN

TIMOTHY FITZGERAL

ALOYSIUS DUFFY

PATRICK O'RIORDAN

KEVIN FLYNN

ROBERT J MOORE

JOHN HANNIGAN

DES O'CONNOR

ROBERT J MOORE

STEPHEN ROCHE

TIMOTHY FITZGERAL

JAMES KELLY

ANTHONY FLAVIN

MATTHEW QUINLAN

FEARGHAL SULLIVAN

KEVIN DOWNING

MICHAEL O DONOVAN

ROBERT J MOORE

HENRY O'KEEFFE

JOHN J O'SULLIVAN

ROBERT SHANNON

MATTHEW QUINLAN

ROBERT SHANNON

PTA Milk Fat Fat % Prot Prot EBI Rel % Milk Fert S.C.C. Breeder Name kgs kgs kgs % € S.I. € S.I. €

463.2 509.8 KNOCKSMILL BESNE BUCK MARY VG87 249.1 KNOCKSMILL LANGS PATSY EX90 456.6 LISDUFF LESLIE 11 EX90 324.2 RADNEY MARS ODETTA 2 GP82 403.5 FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 33 EX90 409.9 RING GALTEE MARY EX90 230.5 PARKDUV IRIS 18 GP82 146.8 KILDUFF LBO MARGUERITE 220 448.5 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 6 378.2 BALLINTOSIG MAU ANNIE 270.2 MONAMORE DURHAM RAVEN (IMP 05) EX93 441.1 BALLYMADDOCK AHD ANGEL 265.3 MALLOWROAD SHARON 2 GP80 519.0 FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 36 GP83 176.2 FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 33 EX90 224.5 SHANDON GMI ANGELA 510.0 HIGHMOUNT BWZ EXPERT G75 629.0 FOWLERSTOWN CROCUS 21 GP84 263.2 REARY NORAH 9 VG88 586.5 ASHFORT HFL CHRIS 1285 378.5 CORBRACK TOBRISH QUEEN 3 G78 391.5 BALLYMADDOCK AHD DAFFODIL 3 329.3 FALLAGH MHK TULIP 260 344.6 COOLNAHANE KBA ROSEBUD VG88 360.0 LISDUFF LENORA 6 EX91 460.7 MASSROCK SJM SNOWDROP EX90 546.0 EEDY MARCONI SWEET ET EX91 194.0 REARY NORAH 13 EX90 705.5 MILLSTREET DEWBERRY 103 VG88 608.0 LISDUFF BEATRIX 58 EX90 404.0 BALLYDEHOB SWR CONNIE GP83 330.8 REARY NORAH 110 EX91 378.0 BALLYDEHOB OJI PATSY GP82 -35.8 REARY NORAH 13 EX90 532.5 MOATVIEW FERRO JANET 2 GP84 163.5 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 283.2 BALLYDEHOB SAO PATSY GP82 -79.5 FOLLACHFIA AVRIL 12 G75 535.0

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BALLYDEHOB OJ TRIXIE CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 15 BALLYDEHOB OMAN MARY BALLYDEHOB OMAN PATSY 2 LISDUFF LESLIE 98 ET RADNEY DUT ODETTA 6 FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 52 RING 506 BWZ PARKDUV IRIS 56 KILDUFF OJI MARGUERITE 71 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 10 BALLINTOSIG GIO ANNIE 479 MONAMORE RAVEN 14 ET BALLYMADDOCK VMG ANGEL 2 MALLOWROAD SHARON 5 FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 74 FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 68 GLENSILLAGH OJI ANGELA 2 HIGHMOUNT OJI EXPERT FOWLERSTOWN CROCUS 32 REARY NORAH 148 ASHFORT OJI CHRIS 1908 CORBRACK TORBISH QUEEN 28 BALLYMADDOCK UPH DAFFODIL FALLAGH ACRES TULIP 701 COOLNAHANE OMAN ROSEBUD LISDUFF LENORA 17 ET MASSROCK KOZ SNOWDROP EEDY OMAN SWEET REARY NORAH 156 ET MILLSTREET DEWBERRY OJI LISDUFF BEATRIX 149 ET BALLYDEHOB OMAN CONNIE REARY NORAH 188 BALLYDEHOB PATSY RXO REARY NORAH 157 ET MOATVIEW EUROPE JANET 2 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 8 BALLYDEHOB LRZ PATSY FOLLACHFIA ADEMA 734

EX90 VG89 VG85 EX91 VG85 VG85 EX90 VG88 VG85 VG89 VG86 VG88 VG85 VG85 VG88 VG86 VG85 EX90 VG87 EX90 EX90 VG85 VG86 VG85 VG89 VG85 VG86 VG87 VG87 EX90 VG87 VG85 VG89 VG85 EX90 EX90 VG88 VG88 VG85 VG87

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Classified VG/EX Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

IHFA Pedigree Registered HOLSTEIN Cows born since 2009

IHFA Showcase at the National Ploughing Championships 2015 The Ploughing Championship was held in Ratheniska Co, Laois for a third year with a record crowd in attendance.

the cows and the key message of value per lactation at €2,590 was very impressive and a point of discussion by those who visited.

The IHFA promotion was a great success with a redesign of the pavilion with enhanced front door access and open plan. Volac, Weatherbys and the Irish Equine Centre shared booths. Members were very impressed with the professionalism of the presentation.

I wish to thank the breeders who loaned the cows for the presentation. I wish to thank Richard Jones and his father Mervyn for looking after the cows and having them presented for opening at 8am each morning.

IHFA had a clear message - “The Holstein Friesian has the unique genetic variation and diversity to suit all dairy farming systems”.

In keeping with the theme of the 50th anniversary celebrations presentations were made by President Peter Ging to Dr. Pat Dillon, Head of Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation, Moorepark in recognition of grassland research and Mr. Matt Dempsey in recognition of knowledge transfer as former editor of IFJ.

With seven Holstein Friesian cows on display to showcase the theme, it was an opportunity for IHFA staff to interact with the huge crowds of farmers in attendance. The seven Holstein Friesian cows and calf on display were bred by local IHFA breeders; Kevin Flynn (Reary), Peter Ging (Ballyclider), Pat Fitzpatrick (Shanafin), Fearghail Sullivan (Kilduff) and Michael Spillane (Tullamaine). Michael Dempsey (Barrowvale) supplied a pure Friesian calf which was the first prize in the raffle. Michael is honourary President of the Irish Pure Friesian club. Cow Averages Protein % 3.53 % Kgs Milk Solids 664 kgs Classification VG89 EBI € 143 No. of Lactations 4.3 Calving Interval -14.9 days

Peter Ging, President of IHFA, makes a presentation to Matt Dempsey of Irish Farmers Journal. Pictured with Charles Gallagher, CE of IHFA

All animals on display were bred by local breeders which empasizes the fact that there are tremendous quality cows delivering high solids, regular breeders with longevity in farms all across the country. There were very positive comments on the quality of 133

IHFA Staff at the National Ploughing Championships 2015

Congratulations to the Winners of the IHFA Free Draw at the Ploughing 2015 1st Prize - Pedigree Registered Friesian Heifer Calf sponsored by IHFA - Jimmy McCarthy, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary 2nd Prize - €1,000 worth of Milk Replacer sponsored by Volac - Maurice Behan, Balickmoyler, Co. Carlow 3rd Prize - Voucher to the value of €200 sponsored by Weatherbys Laboratory - Padraic Murphy, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny 4th Prize - Voucher for BVD tests sponsored by the Irish Equine Centre - Patrick O’Connor, Castletownroche, Mallow, Co. Cork

Peter Ging, President of IHFA makes a presentation to Pat Dillon, Moorepark at the Ploughing. Pictured also, Richard Whelan, Chairperson and Charles Gallagher CE of IHFA

Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, selects the winning entries for the IHFA Free Competition at the National Ploughing Championships, pictured with Peter Ging, President of IHFA (left) Charles Gallagher, Chief Executive, IHFA and Donal Carey, IHFA

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Y TRI-DA ET EX96 ASHLYN Swiftheath Susie Mist 924 EX95 4E 5lact 12896kg 4.94f and 3.70p Combined f&p 305 days 1,114kgs Glaslough Talent Delia EX95 6E 6lact 13112kgs 4.07f and 5.53p Combined f&p 305 days 995kgs Also the Ballythomas Herd are two time Winners of the Judges Choice National Herds Competition

National Dairy Council & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2015

IHFA herds are the Cream of the Crop

Winner - Kieran and Catherine O’ Sullivan & family, Dunmanus, Goleen, Co. Cork, “Dunmanus” Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd. Runner-Up - Denis, Siobhan, Barry and Jane O’ Mahony, Shanakiel, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, “Berell” Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd. The National Dairy Council & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards set out to identify and reward the top dairy farmers in the Republic of Ireland for producing quality milk. The competition creates an opportunity to showcase to consumers the excellence of our pasture-based dairy farming systems that are farmed in a sustainable, environmentally friendly system. Congratulations to IHFA members Kieran and Catherine O’ Sullivan & family from Goleen, Co Cork on winning this prestigious competition. The O’Sullivan family manage their 136 cow pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian herd near Mizen Head, Ireland’s most southerly point. Their Dunmanus prefix, is named after the local townland and the family are the 5th generation to farm the land. Kieran and Catherine were accompanied by their 18 year-old son Cathal who farms with them and by Kieran’s parents Donal & Mary to the presentation where they received a cheque for €5,000 and the Kerrygold Quality Milk award cup. The O’Sullivans supply milk to Drinagh Co-op. Kieran stated

“We are blessed with a productive, fertile herd of pedigree Holstein Friesians” comments Barry. “We love to admire our different cow families”. Jane was very involved in YMA in the past having been an active participant in her local Cork club. Thirteen of Ireland’s top dairy farms competed in the finals of this year’s National Dairy Council & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. Four farms received National Category Awards: • John and Ann Fitzgerald, Gobbinstown House, New Ross, Co Wexford - National category award for lowest TBC/Most hygenic milk. • John & Margaret Greene, Greenville, Callan, Co. Kilkenny - National category award for lowest SCC/ Best udder health. • James Kingston, Maulnageragh, Clonakilty, Co. Cork - National category award for Best Milk Protein. • John and Colette Fox, Ballinacregg, Oranmore, Co. Galway - National recognition award for attention to detail.

“I inherited how my father used to do things but am still learning every day. Now I see how Cathal is learning the ropes and I’m very proud to be able to pass on this knowledge and expertise to my son.” Congratulations also to IHFA members, the O’Mahony family, Kilbrittain, Co Cork who are the Runner Up (Best Milk Quality) for 2015. Denis, Siobhan, Barry and Jane farm in Shanakiel, Kilbrittain a picturesque location close to Courtmacsherry Bay. Their “Berell” 220-cow Pedigree O’Mahony, Mary Clare O’Mahony , Teddy Cashman (Chairman, National Dairy Council), Registered Holstein Friesian herd James Minister Tom Hayes, Barry O’Mahony, Henry Shefflin, Eileen O’Mahony, Bernadette O’Mahony, supplies milk to Barryroe co-op. Kevin Lane (Chief Executive, Ornua), Hugh Holland (Barryroe Co-Op) 136

Teddy Cashman, Chairman, National Dairy Council; Aaron Forde, Chairman, Ornua; Cathal, Catherine and Kieran O’Sullivan, overall winners, NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards for 2015; and hurling legend Henry Shefflin.

National Finalists presented with a plaque to acknowledge their excellence in dairy farming and achievement; • Dan & Valerie Dennehy, Clonmoyle, Aghabullogue, Co. Cork. • Gerard & Marie Killoran, Carrowloughlin, Bunninadden, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. • Florence & Caitriona McCarthy, Banna East, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. • Michael and Mary Ita McCarthy, Kilmurray, Feenagh, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. • Owen & Rosaleen O’Brien, Cashelbeg, Enniskeane, Co. Cork. • Thomas & Marie Ryan, Kylemakill, Moyne, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. • Ivor Smyth, Countenan, Poles, Co Cavan. Professor Paddy Wall from UCD commented on behalf of the National Judging panel and thanked the farmers and co-ops for participating in the national awards “The thirteen shortlisted dairy farms were put through an intensive scrutiny involving rigorous analysis of milk quality reports and technical data spanning a full twelve month period and including an inspection of their farms by the judges which allowed us an insight into the farm’s practices around areas such as milking routine, animal welfare and sustainability. All of the finalists clearly recognise that they are producing milk for the consumer and their attention to detail is outstanding, with an emphasis on healthy cows, spotless facilities and hygenic practices. the finalists and winners are fantastic role models for all dairy farmers and are great ambassadors for Ireland the Food Island. Kevin Lane, CEO of Ornua (Irish Dairy Board), sponsors, commented at the presentation function; 137

“What we have seen year after year, in the finalists and winners in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards is the marriage of traditional farming techniques, passed through generations, with the application of the best of modern technology and science. These dairy farmers excel because they are the product of generations of craft, yet recognise the importance of farming innovation. Combined with their inherent passion, our best dairy farmers are thirsty for knowledge and hungry to improve their farming techniques, to better care for their cows and to produce even higher quality milk.” “The dairy farmers who have been shortlisted are the best of the best. They show a dedication to their craft which is beyond parallel. They are not only driving the quality of their own farms, but they are also raising the bar for the whole industry. Irish dairy farming is the best in the world, not only because of our natural grass based production system, but also because our farmers, down through generations, generously share their knowledge and continuously improve standards in the industry and in their communities.” These awards are a celebration of the best of Irish dairy farming. Nature affords Irish dairy farming the natural advantage of our grass based systems. Irish farmers turn that advantage into the world’s best quality milk through their dedication to quality in everything they do”. National Dairy Council Chief Executive Zoe Kavanagh commented “ Through this award programme we see the passion for progressing and learning the newest and best way of doing things; combined with a heartfelt wish to take care of and improve on the farm so that it can be passed on to the next generation with care and pride.

An upbeat mood amongst the huge crowd that attended the National Dairy Show, Millstreet 33rd National Dairy Show, Millstreet 2015 Report by Charles Gallagher

The 33rd Show exceeded all expectations. Entries were on a par with previous years with exceptional quality right down the lines in all classes. This is an All Breed dairy show. It is the “All Ireland” of the dairy breeds where the grand final of the dairy champions of County shows throughout the summer season are finally decided.

The show commenced on the Friday evening with the finals of the YMA Showmanship League. Alison Beattie from the “Delasheen” Herd in Co.

The champions of Irish Holstein cattle industry competed in an atmosphere of excitement and true sportsmanship. Everyone commented on the excellent standard of the cattle. There was a record number of trade stands once again and exhibitors said that there was a very positive and upbeat mood amongst dairy farmers despite the poor milk price at present. 139

Westmeath was the Master Judge. She developed her passion for the breed through participation in the Northern Ireland HYB club. In addition to running her “Agri Promotions” company, Alison and husband Norris manage a 120 cow Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian herd near Delvin. They have two children; Alexandra and Harry.

very first National Dairy Show. He is currently Vice-President of Maitoba Holstein Branch and coaches the Young members. He milks a herd of 220 registered pedigree Holstein Friesian cows. The show was officially open by Mr. Charles Gallagher Chief Executive of IHFA. Charles said that it was a great honour not alone for himself but also for the Association to do the official ceremony especially as this is the Golden Jubilee year of the Association which was established back in 1965 as the IFBAThe National Dairy show was established in 1982 and from humble

Each young handler competing was presented with a certificate to commemorate their achievement. A BBQ co-sponsored by IHFA rounded off proceedings of the Friday night as exhibitors and spectators enjoyed a social gathering ahead of the busy day’s proceedings to follow. The Judge for the show was Harold Sweetnam from the “Sweetridge” herd in Manitoba, Canada. Harold, a Bandon native and respected dairy farmer and Holstein breeder who has continued his enthusiasm for the Holstein Friesian

Peter Ging, President of IHFA and Charles Gallagher, CE of IHFA making a presentation to Seamus Crowley, National Dairy Show Show Director

beginnings it has gone from strength to strength. From the outset, the show has functioned as an outlet to view genetic progress over the years, seeing “at first hand the improvement in the offspring on the ground”. The show is a “shop window“ for the breed and a great occasion to promote the best in Irish Dairy cattle breeding to a local and International audience. The President of IHFA, Mr. Peter Ging made a Harold Sweetnam of Sweetridge herd, Manitoba, Canada, this year’s Dairy Show judge presentation to Mr. Seamus Crowley, Show Director in recognition of breed breed in Canada as he did before emigrating promotion by the show over 33 years and to Mr. with his wife Miriam and children, Mark and Harold Sweetman who was so involved in IHFA Tara. It was remarked that he had the distincin the early years. tion of showing the very first winner of a milking class in Milllstreet on the occasion of the IHFA to mark the Golden Jubilee presented

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Katie Gahan, County Wexford who took champion handler and Megan Boal, County Galway who win Reserve in a tightly fought contest. Manus Murphy, Co Carlow took Honourable Mention. The animals competing throughout the classes were of tremendous quality. Junior Champion went to Liam & Sandra Murphy, Fenagh, Co. Carlow with Evergreen Seven Lauren and Reserve to Gordon Kingston, Clonakilty, Co. Cork with Dellview Snow Angel. Intermediate Champion went to Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare with Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan Reserve going to Garry & John Hurley with Clonpaddin RCU Jill 2. Patrick and Karl Colton took Honourable Mention with Ardnasalem Fever Sarah.

Kevin Dillon, President of the Cork Club, making a presentation to Mervyn Eager

commemorative medallions to all class winners. There was also some light refreshments at the end of the evening to close the celebratory events of the Golden Jubilee year. The Show Society presented Mr. Mervyn Eager with the “National Recognition Award” - a testament to his contribution to the Black & White breed over many years in breeding the famous “Evergrange” herd, County Dublin. The Innovation Award was accepted by Morgan Sheehy on behalf of Devenish Nutrition.

The Confined Cow Championship went to Donal & Thomas Neville with Hallow Atwood Twizzle. Reserve went to the Confined heifer Mirah Laven Maggie owned by Michael Freeney, Oranmore, Galway. The show then moved to the Senior classes and the excitement in every class was palpable.

Judging on the Show day started at 9am with the handler classes followed by the calf classes and then onto the milkers. It was a very full day with the finals at 5pm.

The Judge in his final lineout selected 5 cows worthy of the top award. The final pick were the first and second placed animals in the three year old class - Kingsley S901 Karry 604 owned by Shay & Margaret Nyhan, Ballinascarthy, Cork and Tubbertoby Atwood Fran owned by Paul & Margurite Flanagan, Termonfeckin, Louth.

The handler classes were strongly contested. There was a novice of four years of age competing which must be a record. Congratulations to

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The winner in the four year old class Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red owned by Pat Coffey, Enniskeane, Cork. The winner in the five year old class Baldonnell Goldie Larissa owned by Cyril Dowling &Tadhg Bourke, Baldonnel, Dublin. The winner of the Mature cow class Laurelm Reuben Sassy owned by Ricky & John Barrett Co Cork. The judge commented on the dairyness, the great udders on all the cows and the quality right down the classes with great front end strength. Before tapping out his Supreme Champion and Reserve he commented “This is a great honour to judge this show where many great judges of the breed have had the honour before me.” He thanked his stewards, breeders and all the exhibitors for their dedication and bringing out their cattle to such a high standard. To tremendous applause he tapped out the Baldonnell Goldie Larissa owned by Cyril Dowling & Tadgh Bourke as Champion. In Reserve and a very popular choice was Kingsley S901 Karry 604 owned by Shay & Margaret Nyhan. This was a sweet success story competing so well with a cow fronm the confined class. Honourable mention went to class Laurelm Reuben Sassy owned by Ricky & John Barrett. This cow has been past champion twice and her eight time to be exhibited at Millstreet. Premier Breeder Premier Exhibitor

Barrett Family, Co. Cork. Barrett Family, Co Cork.

Results of YMA Showmanship League Final 2015 Class A - Handlers aged 12 years and under on January 1st 1st JJ O’ Connor, Co Cork 2nd Hannah Williamson, Co. Monaghan 3rd Hollie Keenan, Co. Monaghan

Class B - Handlers aged 13 to 16 years on January 1st 1st Rachel Corley, Co. Monaghan 2nd Sinead O’ Sullivan, Co. Cork 3rd Lauren O’ Toole, Co. Carlow

The Exhibitor Bred Champion Baldonnel Goldie Larissa owned by Cyril Dowling and Tadhg Bourke, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin. Best Udder of the Show Baldonnel Goldie Larissa owned by Cyril Dowling and Tadhg Bourke, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin. Highest EBI Award Tom Lynch of Ballingarry Co Limerick. Seamus Crowley, show Director thanked all the breeders, exhibitors, sponsors, trade stand holders, judges, stewards, and all who helped in any way to make the show a success. He also expressed his thanks especially to IHFA and staff who helped with administration. 142

Class C - Handlers aged 17 to 26 years on January 1st 1st Andrea Rafferty, Co Monaghan 2nd Padraic Murphy, Co Kilkenny 3rd Colin Todd, Co. Monaghan

Katie Gahan from Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, winner of the Senior Novice Handler Class is pictured with David Sheehy, Boveq Scanning Services, sponsor.

Manus Murphy was winner of the Junior Novice Handler Class, he is pictured with Seamus Crowley, Director, National Dairy Show who represents Keenan’s, sponsor.

Harold Sweetnam Judge is pictured with Reserve Champion Handler Megan Boal, from Tuam, Co. Galway and Champion Handler, Katie Gahan from Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford with Terry Dillon, Munster Cattle Breeding Group, sponsor

Winner of Jersey Heifer born on or after January 2015 was Moorshill Redpath Nikk exhibited by Pat Ahern, Rylane, Co. Cork, pictured are Eoghan Ahern handler and Liam Leahy Dairygold Post Calver Gold, sponsor.

Winner of Heifer born on or after January 2015 was Dellview Snow Angel exhibited by Gordon Kingston, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, pictured are Sinead O’Sullivan, handler and Eamon O’Sullivan, Osmonds, sponsor.

Winner of the Heifer born between July - Dec 2014 was Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi exhibited by Philip Jones, Co. Wexford, with Josephine Dineen, representing Carbery Group - sponsor.

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Winner of Heifer born between Jan - June 2014 was Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET, pictured are Stephen McLoughlin, handler with Mike Magan, Longford, and John Barrett, Barrett Agri & Southern Farm Fuels, sponsors.

Winner of Heifer born July - Dec. 2013 not in milk was Evergreen Seven Lauren with exhibitor Liam Murphy and Tim Fitzmaurice, Dovea Genetics, Sponsors.

Liam Murphy, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow had Junior Holstein Champion with Evergreen Seven Lauren, he is pictured with Donal Buckley, Chairman and Pat Mulvihill, CE, Munster AI, Sponsors of the Junior Championship.

Winner of the Jersey Heifer was Sprucegrove Redpath Sangria exhibited by Aidan Foody, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, pictured are Jamie Foody and Kieran Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue, De Laval - Tom Harte Agri Services, sponsor.

Winner of the Confined Heifer in Milk was Mirah Laven Maggie, pictured are Tom Baker, National Dairy Show Committee representing Kerry Agribusiness, sponsor, Kane Boal, handler, and exhibitor Michael Freeney, Oranmore, Co. Galway

Winner of 2 year old Heifer in milk was Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare, Brochan Cocoman is pictured with Eamon Coleman of Eurogene A.I. Services, sponsor.

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Winner of the Junior 3 year old heifer / cow in milk is Clonpaddin RCU Jill 2 exhibited Clonpaddin Holsteins, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, pictured are Garry Hurley, exhibitor with Joe Doyle, and Jerome Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Head of Agri Development, Bank of Ireland, sponsors.

Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan, exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare was the Intermediate Holstein Champion, pictured are Brochan Cocoman and Jean Kelly, Ornua, sponsor.

Winner of the Jersey Heifer in Milk was Suirvalley OT Starlight, owned by Patrick Gaynor, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, pictured are Edwin Gaynor and Joy Forbes, FBD, sponsor

Winner of the Confined Cow in Milk was Hallow Attwood Twizzle ET exhibited by Donal & Thomas Neville, Croagh, Co. Limerick, pictured are Thomas Neville and Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn, The Farm Store, sponsor

Reserve Confined Champion: Mirah Laven Maggie exhibited by Michael Freeney, Oranmore, Co. Galway led by Kane Boal, Co. Galway (pictured) with Confined Champion Hallow Attwood Twizzle ET exhibited by Donal & Thomas Neville, Croagh, Co. Limerick led by Thomas Neville (pictured) with Sharon Magner and Shane Naughton, MSD Animal Health, sponsor.

Laurelelm Comereica Glamour exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork winner of the Jersey Cow in Milk, pictured with Kevin Dillon, President of Cork Holstein Friesian Club representing IFA,

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Kilgarriffe Monica, Honourable Mention Jersey Champion, Eamon McLoughney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Suirvalley OT Starlight, Reserve Champion, Patrick Gaynor, Mullagh, Co. Cavan, Laurelelm Comereica Glamour, Jersey Champion exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork pictured with Jam Andresen, Viking Genetics, sponsor.

Laurelelm Comereica Glamour, exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork was Exhibitor Bred Jersey Champion, Rickey is pictured with Kevin Brady, Chairman Irish Jersey Society, Sponsor.

Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604 led by David Nyhan, winner of the Senior 3 year old cow in milk, with P.J. Hegarty, Southern Milling, Sponsors and exhibitor Shay Nyhan, Clonakilty, Co. Cork.

Winner of 4 year old cow was Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red exhibited by Patrick Coffey, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, pictured are Denis Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, handler with sponsor Donal Whelton, AIB Bank.

Winner of the 5 year old cow in milk was Baldonnel Goldie Larissa jointly owned by Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin and Tadhg Bourke, Adare, Co. Limerick, pictured are Tadhg Bourke, Adrian Corbett, McDonnell Bros Feeds, sponsor and Seamus Crowley, Director, National Dairy Show.

Winner of mature cow in milk was Laurelelm Ruben Sassy exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Ballinhassig, Cork, pictured are Rickey Barrett, Charles Gallagher, C.E. IHFA, sponsor and Peter Ging, President IHFA.

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Winner of the Production Class was Laurelelm Ruben Sassy exhibited by John & Rickey Barrett, Togher, Cork pictured is Johnny Barrett with Dr. Charles Chavasse, Zoetis, sponsor

Seamus Crowley Director, National Dairy Show with the Barrett family winners of the Group of 3 females, Rickey Barrett, Johnny Barrett, J.J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor with sponsor Denis McCarthy, Dairygold.

Baldonnel Goldie Larissa is the National Dairy Show Irish Examiner Supreme Champion and Exhibitor Bred Champion, pictured are: John Dowling, Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin (joint owners) with Seamus Crowley, Show Director, Colin Johnson, Exhibitor Bred Sponsor, Tadhg Bourke, Adare, Co. Limerick (Joint owner) with Stephen Cadogan, Irish Examiner, sponsor Harold Sweetnam, Judge & Kevin Dillon, President Cork Holstein Club.

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The Results Irish Examiner National Dairy Show 2015 Supreme Champion: Baldonnel Goldie Larissa exhibited by Cyril Dowling and Tadhg Bourke, Co. Dublin. Reserve: Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604 exhibited by Shay & Margaret Nyhan, Co. Cork. Honourable Mention: Laurelelm Ruben Sassy exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Co. Cork. Premier Exhibitor: Rickey & John Barrett, Cork. Premier Breeder: John & Rickey Barrett, Co. Cork.

1. Handler aged 12 to 18 years inclusive on the 1st Jan 2015 exhibiting a Holstein or a Jersey calf born between July 1st and December 31st 2014. 1. Katie Gahan 2. Megan Boal 3. Doireann Mulhall 4. Rachel McNamara 5. Nicole McLoughlin 6. Bryan Daly. 2. Novice Handler under 12 on the 1st Jan. 2015, exhibiting a Holstein or Jersey calf born in 2015. 1. Manus Murphy 2. Clara Roche 3. Conor McNamara 4. Claire Smith 5. Clodagh O’Sullivan 6. Eoghan Ahern Championship Handler: Katie Gahan, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Reserve Champion Handler: Megan Boal, Tuam, Co. Galway 3J. Jersey Heifer born on or after 1st January 2015 1. Moorshill Redpath Nikk exhibited by Pat Ahern, Co. Cork 2. Ribblesdale Vanahlem Ermintrude exhibited by Eamon McLoughney, Co. Tipperary 3. Moorshill Senior S exhibited by Pat Ahern, Co. Cork 4. Massrock S1542 Daisy exhibited by Ger Lehane, Co. Cork. 5. Gabriel Sparkes Laura exhibited by Robert Shannon, Co. Cork. 6. Fleskland WSY Ita 381 exhibited by Jeremiah Daly, Co. Kerry

National Dairy Show 2015 Highest EBI (Holstein): Ballyellan Centrurion Alice exhibited by Tom Lynch, Co. Limerick. National Dairy Show 2015 Highest EBI (Jersey): Fleskland WSY Ita 381 exhibited by Jeremiah Daly, Co. Kerry Best Udder of Show: Baldonnel Goldie Larissa exhibited by Cyril Dowling and Tadhg Bourke, Co. Dublin. Exhibitor Bred Champion: Baldonnel Goldie Larissa exhibited by Cyril Dowling and Tadhg Bourke, Co. Dublin.

4. Heifer born on or after January 1st 2015. 1. Dellview Snow Angel exhibited by Gordon Kingston, Co. Cork. 2. Ballyelan Uno Embrace exhibited by Tom Lynch, Co. Limerick 3. Portvale Atwood Vicky exhibited by Clayton Coulter, Co. Monaghan 4. Ballyboy Armani Carmen 995 exhibited by Jim & Una Sinnott, Co. Wexford. 5. Cahirmea Acme Presence exhibited by Pat Smith, Co. Cork. 6. Cahirmee DY Perfection ET exhibited by Pat Smith, Co. Cork. 5. Heifer born between July 1st 2014 & December 31st 2014 1. Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi exhibited by Philip & Linda Jones, Co. Wexford. 2. Coolnamara Fever Z exhibited by Liam & Sandra Murphy, Co. Carlow. 3. Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour exhibited by Garry & John Hurley, Co. Wicklow. 4. Sprucegrove Heztry Peggy exhibited by Keypoint Holsteins, Co. Galway / Aidan Foody, Co. Mayo 5. Clonpaddin CYG Mimi exhibited by Garry & John Hurley, Co. Wicklow. 6. Ardrostig Acme Lulu exhibited by Eugene & Sean Murphy, Co. Cork. 6. Heifer born between January 1st 2014 & June 30th 2014 1. Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET ehibited by Mike Magan, 2. Greenlea Shottle Pledge ehibited by Padraic Greenan, Co. Monaghan 3. Coolrue Damion Joni exhibited by Sean Kelly, Co. Tipperary 4. Mounteen Stonewall Nula exhibited by John G. Kirby, Co. Cork.

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5. Aghavilly Grietje Red ET exhibited by Hugh Dwyer, Co. Kerry. 6. Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET exhibited by Garry & John Hurley, Co. Wicklow. 7. Heifer born between July 1st 2013 & Dec. 31st 2013 not in milk 1. Evergreen Seven Lauren exhibited by Liam & Sandra Murphy, Co. Carlow. 2. Denmire Doorman Marie Anne 8 exhibited by Hugh Dwyer, Co. Kerry. Junior Holstein Champion Evergreen Seven Lauren exhibited by Liam & Sandra Murphy, Co. Carlow. Reserve Champion: Dellview Snow Angel exhibited by Gordon Kingston, Co. Cork. Honourable Mention: Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi exhibited by Philip & Linda Jones, Co. Wexford. 8J. Jersey Heifer born before 31st December 2014 Not in milk 1. Sprucegrove Redpath Sangria exhibited by Aidan Foody, Co. Mayo 2. Ribbledale Kyros Roxy 2 exhibited by Shanawayhill Farms, Co. Cork. 3. Bluestone Ex Bailey’s Louise exhibited by Tom Lynch, Co. Limerick. 10. Confined Heifer in milk 1. Mirah Laven Maggie exhibited by Michael Freeney, Co. Galway 2. Evergrange Jill ET exhibited by Eamon McLoughney, Co. Tipperary. 3. Aughrim Missy ET exhibited by David Noonan, Co. Cork. 11: 2 year old Heifer in milk born on or after 1st March 2013

1. Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Co. Kildare 2. Crossnacole Seaver Janik exhibited by Victor Jackson, Co. Wicklow 3. Skeafbridge Shottle Myfairlady exhibited by Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll, Co. Cork. 4. Laurelmore Deg Meg exhibited by John & Rickey Barrett, Cork. 5. Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy exhibited by Aidan & Seamus Foody, Co. Mayo. 12. Junior 3 year old Heifer/cow in milk born between 1st Sept 2012 & 28th Feb 2013 1. Clonpaddin RCU Jill 2 exhibited by Gary and John Hurley, Co. Wicklow. 2. Ardnasalem Fever Sarah exhibited by Patrick Colton, Co. Monaghan. 3. Baldonnel Flashmatic Renita exhibited by Cyril & John Dowling, Co. Dublin 4. Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen exhibited by Jim & Una Sinnott, Co. Wexford. 5. Skeafbridge Aftshoc Myfairlady exhibited by Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll, Co. Cork. Intermediate Holstein Champion: Kilwarden Windbrook J Vixan exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Co. Kildare. Reserve Champion: Clonpaddin RCU Jill 2 exhibited by Gary and John Hurley, Co. Wicklow. Honourable Champion: Ardnasalem Fever Sarah exhibited by Patrick Colton, Co. Monaghan. 13J. Jersey Heifer in milk 1. Suirvalley OT Starlight exhibited by Patrick Gaynor, Co. Cavan. 2. Kilgarriffe Monica exhibited by Eamon McLoughney, Co. Tipperary. 3. Slevoy Biscuit exhibited by Denis Roche, Co. Wexford. 4. Bluestone Daisy exhibited by Tom Lynch, Co. Limerick. 5. Massrock PWI Bessie exhibited by Ger Lehane, Co. Cork. 14. Confined cow in milk 1. Hallow Attwood Twizzle ET exhibited by Donal & Thomas Neville, Co. Limerick. 2. Shanakiel WSO Ridical exhibited by Alan Kelleher, Co. Cork. 3. Foherish Shottle Rhonda exhibited by Jerome O’Leary, Co. Cork. 4. Swiftsheath Windbrook Mia ET exhibited by Patrick Gaynor, Co. Cavan.

5. Coolroehouse Damion Cristina exhibited by P. Whitley & G. Co. Cork. 6. Firmount Tulip 7 exhibited by Mary & Christopher McCarthy, Co. Cork. 15J. Jersey cow in milk 1. Laurelelm Comereica Glamour exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Togher, Cork. 2. Bluestone JJ Louise exhibited by Eamon McLoughney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. 3. Laurelelm Vindication Poppy exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Togher, Cork. 4. Moorshill On Time Eve exhibited by Patrick Ahern, Rylane, Co. Cork. Champion Jersey: Laurelelm Comereica Glamour exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Co. Cork. Reserve: Suirvalley OT Starlight exhibited by Patrick Gaynor, Co. Monaghan, Hon. Mention: Kilgarriffe Monica exhibited by Eamon McLoughney, Co. Tipperary. Exhibitor Bred Jersey Champion: Laurelelm Comereica Glamour exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Co. Cork. 16. Senior 3 year old cow in milk born between Jan. 1st 2012 and Aug 31st 2012 1. Kingsleigh S901 Karry 604 exhibited by Shay & Margaret Nyhan, Co. Cork. 2. Tubbertoby Atwood Fran exhibited by Paul & Marguerite Flanagan, Co. Louth. 3. Ardnasalem Jenny ET exhibited by Patrick Colton, Co. Monaghan. 4. Evergrange Jill ET exhibited by Eamon McLoughney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. 5. Firmount Tulip 7 exhibited by Mary & Christopher McCarthy, Co. Cork. 17. 4 year old cow born between Jan. 1st 2011 & Dec. 31st 2011 1. Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red exhibited by Patrick Coffey, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. 2. Kilwarden Evolve Barbie ET exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Co. Kildare. 3. Kilwarden Sid G. Vixan exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Co. Kildare. 4. Baldonnel Gold Floss ET exhibited by Cyril & John Dowling, Co. Dublin. 5. Laurelelm Fever Perfection exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Co. Cork. 6. Delasheen Aftershock Chrisi exhibited by Paul & Maruerite Flanagan, Co. Louth.

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18. 5 year old cow in milk born between Jan. 1st 2010 & Dec. 31st 2010 1. Baldonnel Goldie Larissa exhibited by Cyril Dowling and Tadhg Bourke. 2. Kilwarden Shottle L. Carmen exhibited by Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Co. Kildare 3. Glaslough Baxter Elly exhibited by Patrick Colton, Emmyvale, Co. Monaghan. 4. Barna Ross Linda exhibited by Michael & Elizabeth McNamara, Co. Limerick. 5. Coolroehouse Damion Cristina exhibited by Philip Whitley and G Beechinor, Co. Cork. 19. Mature cow in milk born before Dec. 31st 2010 1. Laurelelm Ruben Sassy exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Cork. 2. Laurelmore Duplex Impala exhibited by John & Rickey Barrett, Cork 3. Evergreen Duplex Ebony Exhibited by Liam & Sandra Murphy, Co. Carlow. 4. Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET exhibited by Philip & Linda Jones, Co. Wexford. 5. Elitestreet Stormatic Tory ET exhibited by Hugh Dwyer, Co. Kerry. 6. Glaslough Goldwyn Bret exhibited by David & Kenneth Boyd, Co. Monaghan. 20. Production class: Judged on conformation. Confined to cows having produced over 3,000kgs lifetime combined fat & protein. 1. Laurelelm Duplex Impala exhibited by Rickey & John Barrett, Co. Cork. 2. Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET exhibited by Philip & Linda Jones, Co. Wexford. 3. Glaslough Goldwyn Bret exhibited by David & Kenneth Boyd, Co. Monaghan. 21. Group of 3 females owned by exhibitor 1. Rickey & John Barrett, Co. Cork – LAURELELM 2. Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Co. Kildare – KILWARDEN 3. Patrick Colton, Ardnasalem, Co. Monaghan – ARDNASALEM 4. Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll, Co. Cork – SKEAFBRIDGE

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Clonakilty’s 2015 Clonakilty Agricultural Show Society celebrated the holding of its 100th Show. The first show took place in Lisselan Estate in 1900 with livestock being included in 1901. A number of shows were missed during the war years and because of the Foot & Mouth outbreak. The present showgrounds was purchased in 1904 with the first show held on this site in 1906 with a gate receipt of £144. As was the custom at the time, shows were held in the evening with admission from 3pm – 4.30pm using prepurchased tickets only.

Friesian became the popular dairy breed in the 1950’s when they were shown for the first time in Clonakilty. Prominent exhibitors at the time were Kelly’s of Knockanroe, Crowley’s of Uacter, Sweetnams of Ballinroher, Barrett’s of Laurelmore and Smith’s of Liskilla.

Carlisle Smith recalls attending an early Clonakilty Show

Liskilla Orange exhibited by RA Smith, Waterfall, Cork, Champion Clonakilty Show 1959 followed by Liskilla Lyric and Liskilla Lynella Champions in 1960 & ‘61 154

The early years of Clonakilty Show were re-enacted before this year’s Show when cattle were paraded from the train station to the Show Grounds

“I can remember preparing to go to Clonakilty show. The day before the show, cattle were haltered and led down to Waterfall train station, one mile away, and put on the goods train for Clonakilty. All the family had at least one animal to lead and there was also outside help from the neighbours namely Pat O’Brien, who is now a priest in Savannah, Georgia, the late Dinny Joe Murphy and the late Stephen Barrett. All three men would travel with the cattle on the train. My father and mother, my sister Jessie, my brother Leslie and myself would leave straight after the train by road in a Ford Prefect. We would all arrive in Clonakilty around the same time to unload the cattle and lead them from the station up the main street and out to the showgrounds where we would wash, trim and rasp the horns of all the cattle.. One evening, we finished preparing 13 cattle and my father went to see if he could get grazing for the

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cattle for the night, except the bull who was tied up at the wall of the show for the night. Mr. George Buttimer allowed them to graze for the night in his field beside the showgrounds. The field was very well fenced but when Pat, Dinny Joe and Stephen went to fetch the cattle early next morning with the late George Burchill, who used to go to every show with us, there were four cattle missing. The smaller cattle went into a stream and crept under the barbed wire fence across the stream. The men found two in a corn field nearby and a boy going to school brought a heifer which he found wandering on the road with her halter. He led her into the showgrounds in time for her class. There was still one heifer unaccounted for and despite looking everywhere for her and reporting to the local Gardaí, we went back on the train without her. Eventually, after much searching she was found on a farm near Inchy

Moira Deasy as Mrs. Tommy Riordan, helping out at Clon Show in 1972

paraded from the railway station to the Showfield as was the custom in the past.

Chris Coleman with Ibane Violet (Calcourt Maurice) Champion Clonakilty Show 1975 & ‘76

doney. The only luck was that she was a registered purebred heifer and once her sketch was produced, there could be no argument that she was the missing heifer.” Special trains were laid on for people to attend Clonakilty Show and this event was re-enacted by the present members this Summer. Cattle and horses were

Teddy Griffin with Chadvalley Colleen Champion Clonakilty Show 1981

Early Exhibitors Many successful breeders came to the fore in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, due to their participation in Clonakilty Show, included Jackie Deasy of Barryshall who won numerous RDS and Cork Championships, The Helen family of Kilgarriffe, Chris Coleman, Ibane, Norman Bateman, Carhue and Willie Evans, Ilenside Mrs. Tom Riordan (Moira Deasy) the RTE serial “The Riordans” lended her hand to milk the Champion Cow of the Clonakilty show owned by Jackie Deasy,

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Mountcarmel Macushla 4 Champion Clonakilty Show 1984

Barryshall, Timoleague in 1972. In 1981, Clonakilty had one of the first Holstein Champions when Teddy Griffin’s Roybrook Star daughter, “Chadvalley Colleen” was tapped out by Judge George Kingston In 1984 a major sponsorship deal was got with Carbery Milk Products for the All Ireland Heifer in Milk Championship which continues annually to the present day. The first winner was “Cradenhill Lavender Red” shown by George Kingston and Judged by Davy Heenan of “Barbican” fame, a class which had been dominated by the Barrett family over the years.

Mrs Lily Eedy presenting the WIlliam Eedy Memorial Trophy to Robert Helen with Eedy CIX Acclaim EX95, twice West Cork Champion

name in the breed when Harold Sweetnam, enthusiastically described his Champion “I have just seen the best cow I have ever seen”. She was of course Tim & John Kirby’s “Fradon Astre Vixan” who was later to breed two Bailey’s Chamions, a National Dairy Show Champion and Reserve World Conference Show Champion and numerous other well known progeny. With Clonakilty show going from strength to strength we look forward to the 101st show to be held on Sunday 12th June 2016.

The same day “Mountcarmel Macusha 4th” was Supreme Champion beating reigning Limerick, Cork and RDS Champions and was subsequently sold for 5,100gns, a record price at the time. After almost 80 years of successful shows the cattle committee came up with an idea to encourage new breeders into showing Holstein Friesian cattle. With the creation of the “West Cork Cattle” classes, it gave a platform for cattle to compete and newer exhibitors to gain confidence in their ability and due to good local sponsorship, this section continues to grow year on year. A class win in this section is now regarded as a huge bonus on any animals CV, on winning the Prestigious William Eedy Memorial Trophy. In 1997, a cow who was to become a household

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YMA End of Year Review

It has been another busy year for the YMA with lots of events taking place throughout the country and across Europe. All Ireland Awards The All Ireland Awards were presented for 2014. YMA were represented in the following categories: Presidents Medal- Padraig Murphy (Carlow/Kilkenny), U26 Stockjudging- Katie Kennelly (Kerry) U18 Stockjudging- Doireann Mulhall (Carlow/Kilkenny), Photography Competition- Hannah Murphy (Carlow/ Kilkenny), Hall of fame Award- Joe Doran (Kildare) and Club of the Year Award- Cork Club. Many congratulations to all prize winners of each section and to all those nominated. National Calf Show Our annual National Calf show took place on the 25th & 26th of July in The Hub, Cillin Hill, Co. Kilkenny. Our judge this year who took care of all proceedings on both days of the competition was David Gray of the ‘Grayridge Herd’. A huge thank you goes to David for doing a tremendous job. The clipping competition this year was won by Brian and Kevin Smith of the Cork Club. Well done boys on a great job. A big congratulations to Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) claiming the coveted Champion Handler spot, Colin Todd (Breffni/ Oriel) on winning Reserve Champion

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Handler and Honourable mention went to JJ O’Connor (Cork). Well done to all handlers who took part in the competition and for doing so at such a high standard. Holstein Champion calf was awarded to Beechrow Twains Atwood owned by Michael Booth (Laois/Offaly), Reserve Champion went to Greenlea Shottle Plegde owned by Pauric Greenan (Breffni/Oriel) and Hon. Mention went to Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET owned by Mike Magan. Colour Breeds Championship went to the Jerseys with Suirvalley OT Starlight owned by Pat Gaynor claiming the Champion spot and Reserve went to the Dairy Shorthorns with Monasteroris Posie 12th owned by Ml & Ann Maree Manley and Hon Mention went to the Ayrshires with Threemile Pam owned by Christian Keenan. Following the Calf Championship, the overall awards for Best Stand, Clipping, Best Calves and Best Handlers were presented. This year the Cork Club swept the boards in winning all four overall cups. What a fantastic achievement and well done to all the Cork YMA members. Activities and entertainment during the two days included bouncing castle, bungee run and a BBQ was also run by 161

Laura Sinnott, PRO the The Hub canteen staff which was kindly sponsored by IHFA. Many thanks to C.E Charles Gallagher and IHFA staff members for their help on both days of the competition and also to our YMA chairman Brendan Greenan, YMA coordinator Emma Behan and the YMA committee for putting together yet again another brilliant two days of competition. We would also like to thank the Jersey, Shorthorn and Ayrshire Societies and all the clubs that took part for making the National YMA finals a big success. A big thank also goes to the Carlow Kilkenny club for their help with preparations and dismantling. Also like to thank The Hub and staff members for their great hospitality and use of facilities over the two days. HYB UK Weekend Rally In August, Holstein UK kindly invited a team to the Holstein Young Breeder (HYB) Weekend Rally hosted by South

Young Members Association & Wiltshire at the Royal Agricultural University, Gloucestershire Club. A very capable team of Padraic Murphy, Stacey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Jack Mennis, Jack Cooney, and Doireann Mulhall represented their country at the event where they placed a superb 4th overall; the best the Irish team have ever achieved at the event. Well done to all members on a great result. European Young Breeders School A team of young members represented Ireland once again at the European Young Breeders School (EYBS) in Belgium competing with teams from all over Europe. Workshops were held covering the topics of washing, bedding, feeding, clipping, stock judging, showmanship and marketing. Our team consisted of Rachel Corley, Rebekah Williamson (Breffni/ Oriel), Pauric Coleman (Carlow/Kilkenny), Claire Kirby (Cork), Kevin Behan (Kildare), Colin Todd (Breffni/Oriel) and Diarmuid Murphy (Cork). The reports back were excellent with all our young members doing extremely well in the showmanship classes where all handlers were placed within the top 5. Everyone found it very educational and gained a lot of experience and new skills. Congratulations to all the team for showing off the high standard of young member we have here in Ireland. Thanks to E.Y.B.S for inviting us over once again and a big thanks to Liam Murphy and Brendan Greenan for accompanying the team to oversee proceedings and to make sure

all members were well looked after. YMA Weekend Rally On October 3rd and 4th this year, the National YMA held a weekend rally event at The Mart, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny. It was a two day event. On the Saturday workshops were held focusing on clipping, showmanship, washing, photography, linear score and classification. On the Sunday a field to photo competition was held where teams of five young members had to wash, clip, photograph and present their calf in a showmanship class. All teams were composed of a mixture of various clubs to allow all members to get to know each other better and an opportunity to make new friends. After all workshops had been completed we had some fun in the form of Farmyard Olympics. That night there was a lovely Gala dinner in the Springhill Court Hotel for all members where we were provided with lovely food and some great entertainment in the form of a karaoke DJ. The weekend was a great success and big thanks goes to all the farmers who provided us with calves for the event, our leaders for the weekend who were: Paul Murphy, Emma Behan, Steven Mcloughlin, Clodagh Helen, Brendan Greenan, Laura Sinnott and Anne-Maree Manley. Thank you also to John Kirby, IHFA for providing a workshop on classification, linear scoring. A big thanks also to all our young member who attended

the weekend, parents/guardians who accompanied YMA, without all of you the weekend would not have been the success it was. Showmanship League This year the showmanship league took place once again at Millstreet National Dairy Show. A new class was added to the showmanship league this year in the form of the u12 handler class. Well done to all young members who qualified for the showmanship league final by obtaining 24 points from various different shows throughout the year. All members battled keenly for the top prizes with JJ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (Cork) winning the Junior class, Rachel Corley (Breffni/Oriel) winning the Intermediate class and Andrea Rafferty (Breffni/Oriel) winning the Senior class. Many thanks to our Judge Alison Beattie for doing a thorough job and to our ring steward Maria Burke. Thanks also goes to the Millstreet Dairy Show Committee for facilitating the showmanship league final and to all the local shows throughout the country for their continued support and hospitality during the year. A big thanks to everyone who either contributed, helped organise or competed at any YMA events throughout the year. As without all of your continued support and participation the YMA would not be as successful as it is.

Presidents Medal, Hall of Fame & Photographic Competition entries. Please submit by 8th January 2016 Nominations for Presidents Medal and Hall Of Fame are submitted by Clubs. Individual entries from Young Members for the Photographic Competition are invited. Judging will take place shortly so get these entries submitted to ensure your club is represented.

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National Calf Show Competitons Final 2015 Introduction of a third Novice clas demonstrates great enthusiasm from YMA members

Liam Gannon, Volac (sponsor), Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET, owned by Mike Magan, handler Alice Magan, Honourable Mention, Greenlea Shottle Pledge owned by Padraig Greenan, handler Colin Todd, Reserve Champion, Eamon Coleman, Eurogene (sponsor), Beechrow Twains Atwood owned by Michael Booth, handler Mary Conroy, Champion Holstein with owner Michael Booth (Snr) and Michael Booth (Jnr), Joe Nolan, FBD (sponsor) and David Gray, Judge.

With over two hundred and twenty entries a buzz of anticipation and excitement was in abundance for the National Calf Show 2015. Competition at the local Clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calf shows was focused on performing to the highest standards in order to qualify to compete at National level, thus representing local clubs and families. A successful press launch had been held in advance with representatives from sponsors, Eurogene, FBD and Volac in attendance along with IHFA officers and YMA club members. Young Members and families descended to The Hub, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny for this highlight event in the YMA calendar. Friendships among acquaintances from near and far were again renewed. It was encouraging to see so many Young Members taking part for their first time. Concentration was affixed on showcasing the best of YMA stockmanship skills. In recognition of the IHFA 50th Anniversary year commemorative medallions were presented to all class winners. YMA National officers Brendan Greenan, Emma Behan and Laura Sinnott. IHFA President, Peter Ging, C.E. Charles Gallagher were in attendance as David Gray was tasked with Judging duties. David is a familiar face to YMA having judged the calf classes in 2012. YMA were delighted to welcome David and his wife Julie who travelled over from Glasgow.

Report by Donal Carey, Liaison Officer

Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, Sponsor, David White, Volac, Sponsor, JJ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (Cork) Honourable Mention Handler, Colin Todd (Breffni / Oriel), Reserve Champion Handler, Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) Champion Handler with David Gray, Judge.

A new initiative this year was to hold a clipping demonstration to encourage greater uptake in this key skill among the Young Members. Owing to the large number of entries a third class for Novice handlers was added to the schedule. The dedicated YMA ring with title branding was increased to cater for the increased number of participants. An earlier start time was provided for by the opening of the Mart facilities the previous evening. Carlow Kilkenny club members were again to the fore in setting up the facilities such that all clubs were off to a smooth start upon arrival. YMA is again thankful to the Carlow Kilkenny club for their teamwork. We are grateful to Denis Barrett for a stellar performance as MC over the two days. It was a most successful National Calf Show for the Cork club taking home all the four major trophies on offer. As a momento of his work and dedication to the YMA teams competing at the European Young Breeders School in Belgium over the years a special presentation was made to Kevin Behan by the National YMA Officers on behalf of YMA. Day 1: Clipping and Handling The start of the Clipping competition kicked off proceedings. Eleven teams took part in this class, a truly positive reflection of enthusiastic young clippers across the clubs. Brothers Kevin and

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Brian Smith, Doneraile, Cork were placed first, a great achievement for two talented siblings and a very proud day for all the Smith family. The Keenan family, Breffni Oriel club were well represented in the Novice A Class with Hollie and Hannah in 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Clodagh O Sullivan, Cork club aged seven, on her first time to compete at National level was placed first, well done Clodagh. Oisin Cronin, Kerry club, also in his first time to compete at the Nationals was placed first in the Novice B class, a very proud day for his family. Jamie Keenan, sparked into action by the good performance by his sisters earlier on, suitably impressed the Judge to take first place in the Novice C class. Hannah Healy, Kildare club was a close second to Jamie. The unstinting levels of concentration and dedication of the handlers continued through the Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Mature classes with Judge Gray commending the skills of the Young Members. A tight and relentless Championship followed. Tension mounted as the decision of the Judge was awaited. To the applause of the crowd around the ring Diarmuid Murphy, Cork club was tapped out as Champion Handler with Colin Todd, Breffni Oriel in Reserve and JJ O’ Connor, Cork as Honourable Mention. The judge was fulsome in his praise for the skill levels witnessed, remarking that the Champion had “Handled his calf very comfortably under pressure with a coolness that he was firmly in control”. For Diarmuid this was his first National Handler Championship title and followed up his impressive stockjudging performance at the IHFA National Open Day earlier that month where he was part of the successful Cork team and attained the highest individual score. A social evening including BBQ sponsored by IHFA followed the conclusion of the Handler classes. This was an enjoyable and social function where families could get together over some food and refreshments after an action-packed day. Day 2: The Calf Classes Another new aspect of this year’s show was the participation of Ayrshire breed classes , adding to the All Dairy breeds aspect of the YMA National Calf Show. Preparations within the mart complex had started very early on this second day as Clubs were mindful of having all necessary work completed by the agreed time. Following the completion of the Coloured Breeds Championship the Junior Holstein Friesian class set the tone for high-calibre, evenly-matched classes to follow. 1st place prizes went to; Mike Magan, West Midlands Club, Padraig Greenan, Breffni Oriel Club, Michael Booth, Laois Offaly Club, Clayton Coulter, Breffni Oriel Club, Ricky Barrett, Cork Club, John & Garry Hurley, Slaney Club. A break in proceedings ahead of the Championship provided the opportunity for some respite for calves, handlers and exhibitors ahead of the finale.

A tremendous line-up of quality calves filled the Championship ring as the Judge began considering his ultimate placings. An air of anticipation descended upon the room, applause in unison built up to a high volume. As the Judge took up the microphone, the air hushed with anticipation. Following his words of thanks and compliments to YMA for an “Excellent” calf show he took a brief walk forward and tapped out Beechrow Twains Atwood exhibited by the Booth family, Stradbally as Champion. Greenlea Shottle Pledge exhibited by Padraig Greenan, Monaghan was tapped out Reserve, with Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET exhibited by Mike Magan, Longford taking Honourable Mention. The Judge praised his Champion calf for her “Cleanness of bone, sweep of rib and sweet movement in her legs”. He commented that this gave her the advantage over the Reserve who “Displayed tremendous balance, a lovely feminine head and neck blending into a powerful body. Taking nothing away from my Honourable mention, a calf who I admire so much for her ring presence, and beautiful bone. This is a calf who will have her day in the future, I am sure”. Representatives from the various Clubs, sponsors were present to present the prizes. Presentations of thanks were made to the Judge, ring stewards and National Officers Emma Behan and Laura Sinnott. Chairman, Brendan Greenan thanked all the people involved in ensuring the National Calf Show was such a success. He noted that so many had worked tirelessly to ensure a successful, positive and enjoyable YMA event, including the Calf Show organising committee and the National YMA committee members. He said that Young members are thankful to parents, families and Club members for their support throughout the year. The Chairman saluted the Carlow Kilkenny club members who help in preparing the venue and also the clean up. Thanks is due to the IHFA office staff for their work and also the support of C.E Charles Gallagher, Chairman Richard Whelan and Board members. He also complimented Michael Lynch and Sarah Foley and all the staff in Cillin Hill. He thanked Denis Barrett for acting as MC over the two days. For the Booth family “Beechrow” herd, Stradbally, Co. Laois, this was another National Calf Show, Championship success having exhibited the Champion three years ago. With Mary Conroy on the halter “Beechrow Twains Atwood” is bred from the ‘Twains’, same family as the 2012 Champion. Sired by the renowned Goldwyn son “Atwood”, she is backed by 5 generations of VG/EX dams.

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Club Competitions

Kevin Flynn awards the “Laois / Offaly Bill Flynn Memorial YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Stand Award”, Brendan Greenan presents the “Breffni / Oriel Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Calves, Emma Behan presents the “Kildare Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Handling”, all awards were won by the Cork Club at the IHFA National YMA National Calf Show Competitions Final 2015 Club Awards Laois / Offaly Bill Flynn Memorial YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Stand Award: Cork Club Cork Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Clipping: Cork Club Breffni / Oriel Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Calves: Cork Club Kildare Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Cork Club Clipping 1. Cork: Brian Smith, Kevin Smith 2. Breffni / Oriel: Rachel Corley, Jack Cooney 3. Carlow / Kilkenny: George Murphy, Simon Lanigan 4. Slaney: Mark Hurley, Brian Hurley 5. Limerick/Clare: Emma McNamara, Stephen McInerney 6. Cork: Conor Lehane, Stephen Shannon

Opposite: Brendan Greenan presents the Cork team of Brian and Kevin Smith with the Cork Friesian Breeders Club Perpetual Trophy for Clipping. Below: Owen Cuskelly, Sales Manager with David Clarke Livestock, sponsors with winners of the Clipping Class Brian Smith & Kevin Smith from Cork with David Gray, Judge from the “Grayridge” Herd, UK

David White, Volac, Sponsor, Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) Champion Handler, Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, Sponsor, Ricky Barrett presenting the Barrett Family Perpetual Trophy for Champion Handler and David Gray, Judge

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Handler Classes Judged by David Gray, UK

David Gray, Judge, Hannah Greenan (Breffni / Oriel ) 3rd, Hollie Keenan (Breffni / Oriel) 2nd, Clodagh Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan (Cork) 1st in the Novice Handler A (Under 10) with sponsor Brian Prout, FBD, Sponsor Rachel Corley (Breffni / Oriel) 3rd, Pauric Coleman (Carlow / Kilkenny) 2nd, Rebekah Williamson (Breffni / Oriel) 1st in the Intermediate Handler (aged 13-16) with Liam Gannon, Volac, Sponsor and David Gray Judge

Michael Gildea (Galway), 3rd, Brendan Gildea (Galway) 2nd, Oisin Cronin (Kerry) 1st in the Novice Handler B (Under 14) with David White, Volac, Sponsor and David Gray, Judge

Louise Sinnott (Slaney) 3rd, Paul Murphy (Cork) 2nd, Colin Todd (Breffni / Oriel) 1st in the Senior Handler (aged 17-20) with Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, Sponsor and David Gray, Judge

Thomas Gildea (Galway) 3rd, Hannah Healy (Kildare) 2nd, Jamie Keenan (Breffni / Oriel) 1st in the Novice Handler C (Under 26) with Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, Sponsor and David Gray, Judge

Laura Sinnott (Slaney) 3rd, Marie Doran, (Kildare) 2nd, Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) 1st in the Mature Handler (aged 21-16) with Liam Gannon, Volac, Sponsor and David Gray, Judge Muiris Harty (Kerry) 3rd, Nicole McLoughlin (Kildare) 2nd, JJ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor (Cork) 1st in the Junior Handler (aged 12 or under) with David Gray, Judge and Brian Prout, FBD, Sponsor

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Calf Classes Judged by David Gray, UK

Lumville E Danoise owned by Richard Whelan, handler Nicole McLoughlin, 3rd, Dellview Snow Angel owned by Gordon Kingston, handler Clodagh O’Sullivan 2nd and Portvale Atwood Vicky owned by Clayton Coulter & N. Russell, 1st place in the Junior Calf class born Jan-Feb 2015 with David White, Volac (sponsor) and David Gray, Judge.

Riverview Impala Red owned by Brendan Gildea, handler Brendan Gildea Jnr 3rd , Ardskeagh Acres Sal owned by Ann Marie Kelly, handler Sean Ryan 2nd, Laurelelm Fever Brilliant owned by Rickey Barrett, handler JJ O’Connor 1st place in the Intermediate Calf class born Nov-Dec 2014 with Joe Nolan, FBD, (sponsor) and David Gray, Judge.

Grangecon Burns Penny 5 owned by Anthony Kealy, handler Byron Barrett 3rd, Mirah Fever Kathy owned by Michael Freeney, handler Kane Boal, 2nd Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour owned by John Hurley, handler Laura Sinnott 1st place in the Summer Yearling class born July-Aug 2014 with David White, Volac (sponsor) and David Gray, Judge)

Dellview Elsa Karry owned by Gordon Kingston, handler Paul Murphy 3rd, Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET owned by John Hurley, handler Laura Sinnott 2nd, Greenlea Shottle Pledge owned by Padraic Greenan, handler Colin Todd 1st in the Spring Yearling class born March/April/ May/June 2014 with Eamon Coleman, Eurogene (sponsor)

Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi owned by Philip Jones, handler Louise Sinnott, 3rd, Ardarostig Acme Lulu owned by Sean Murphy, handler Paul Murphy 2nd, Beechrow Twains Atwood owned by Michel Booth, handler Mary Conroy 1st place in the Senior Calf class born Sept-Oct 2014 with Eamon Coleman, Eurogene (sponsor) and David Gray, Judge.

Knoxtown Bradnick Memory owned by Sean Murphy, handler Gearoid Murphy 3rd, Mounteen Stonewall Nula owned by John Kirby, handler Claire Kirby 2nd, Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET owned by Mike Magan, handler Alice Magan 1st in the Mature Calf class born Jan-Feb 2014 with Liam Gannon, Volac (sponsor) and David Gray Judge

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Handler & Calf Classes Novice A (aged 10 & under)

3. Thomas Gildea, Galway

6. Megan Boal, Galway

1. Clodagh O’Sullivan, Cork

4. Marie Kealy, Kildare

Senior Handler (aged 17 – 20)

2. Hollie Keenan, Breffni /Oriel

5. John Coakley, Kildare

1. Colin Todd,Breffni / Oriel

3. Hannah Greenan, Breffni / Oriel

6. Simon Lanigan, Carlow / Kilkenny

2. Paul Murphy, Cork

4. Ella Flanagan, North Eastern

Junior Handler (aged 12 & under)

3. Louise Sinnott, Slaney

5. Manus Murphy, Carlow / Kilkenny

1. JJ O’Connor, Cork

4. Kevin Behan, Kildare

6. Amy Roche, Carlow / Kilkenny

2. Nicole McLoughlin, Kildare

5. Claire Kirby, Cork

Novice B (aged 14 & under)

3. Muiris Harty, Kerry

6. Lauren Fitzmaurice, Kerry

1. Oisin Cronin, Kerry

4. Jack O’Neill, Limerick / Clare

Mature Handler (aged 21 – 26)

2. Brendan Gildea, Galway

5. Sean Ryan, Limerick / Clare

1. Diarmuid Murphy, Cork

3. Michael Gildea, Galway

6. Thea Flanagan, North Eastern

2. Marie Doran, Kildare

4. Donncha Daly, Kerry

Intermediate Handler (aged 13 – 16)

3. Laura Sinnott, Slaney

5. Thomas Freeney, Galway

1. Rebekah Williamson, Breffni / Oriel

4. Padraic Murphy, Carlow / Kilkenny

6. Elizabeth McGrath, Cork

2. Pauric Coleman, Carlow / Kilkenny

5. Gerard Kirby, Cork

Novice C (aged 26 & under)

3. Rachel Corley, Breffni / Oriel

6. Emer Kennelly, Kerry

1. Jamie Keenan, Breffni / Oriel

4. Conor Lynch, Limerick / Clare

2. Hannah Healy, Kildare

5. Kane Boal, Galway

Junior Calf born Jan-Feb 2015

Summer Yearling born July-August 2014

1. Portvale Atwood Vicky - C. Coulter & N Russell (Breffni/Oriel)

1. Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour - John Hurley (Slaney)

2. Dellview Snow Angel - Gordon Kingston (Cork)

2. Mirah Fever Kathy - Michael Freeney (Galway)

3. Lumville E Danoise - Richard Whelan (Kildare)

3. Grangecon Burns Penny 5 - Anthony Kealy (Kildare)

4. Ballyelan Uno Embrace - Tom Lynch (Limerick / Clare)

4. Lisduff Dellia 5 ET - John O’Sullivan (Cork)

5. Eedy Cuthen Lucy - Robert & Sylvia Helen (Cork)

5. Corstown Windbrook Danoise - Pat Murphy (Carlow/Kilkenny)

6. Cornboro Ruby Mita - Brian Curley (Breffni/Oriel)

6. Rosstemple Showtime Model Lady - John Coppinger (Galway)

Intermediate Calf born Nov-Dec 2014

Spring Yearling born March, April, May, June 2014

1. Laurelelm Fever Brilliant - Rickey Barrett (Cork)

1. Greenlea Shottle Pledge - Padraic Greenan (Breffni/Oriel)

2. Ardskeagh Acres Sal - Ann Marie Kell (Limerick / Clare)

2. Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET - John Hurley (Slaney)

3. Riverview Impala Red - Brendan Gildea (Galway)

3. Dellview Elsa Karry - Gordon Kingston (Cork)

4. Clonpaddin Doorman Finale -John Hurley (Slaney)

4. Tubbertoby Chip Marge - Paul Flanagan (North Eastern)

5. Tubbertoby Chip Marissa - Paul Flanagan (North Eastern)

5. Tubbertoby Windbrook Tina - Paul Flanagan (North Eastern)

6. Massrock Sze Duchess - Ger Lehane (Cork)

6. Grangecon Stanleycup Opel 6 - Anthony Kealy (Kildare)

Senior Calf born Sept – Oct 2014

Mature Calf born Jan-Feb 2014

1. Beechrow Twains Atwood - Michael Both (Laois / Offaly)

1. Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET - M. Magan (West Midlands)

2. Ardarostig Acme Lulu - Sean Murphy (Cork)

2. Mounteen Stonewall Nula - John Kirby (Cork)

3. Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi - Philip Jones (Slaney)

3. Knoxtown Bradnick Memory - Sean Murphy (Slaney)

4. Cahirmee Aftershock Marieka - Patrick Smith (Cork)

4. Eedy Damion Cinderella - Robert Helen (Cork)

5. Sprucegrove Heztry Peggy - Seamus Foody (Galway)

5. Cornboro Iota Alice - Brian Curley (Breffni/Oriel)

6. Coolnamara Fever Z - L Murphy & Ml Nolan (Carlow/Kilkenny)

6. Evergreen Feverish Dawn - L & S Murphy (Carlow /Kilkenny)

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Presentations of appreciation to National officers

Liam Gannon & David White, Volac (sponsor), Beechrow Twains Atwood owned by Michael Booth, handler Mary Conroy, Champion Holstein with Joe Nolan, FBD (sponsor), David Gray, Judge, Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA and Eamon Coleman, Eurogene (sponsor) Brendan Greenan, with a presentation of appreciation to Emma Behan, National YMA Co-Ordinator

Brendan Greenan & Emma Behan make a presentation to Kevin Behan in recognition of his involvement and mentoring of the YMA teams competing at the European Young Breeders School in Belgium each September.

Brendan Greenan with a presentation of appreciation to Laura Sinnott, National YMA PRO

Brendan Greenan with presentations to the Ring Stewards Andrea Murphy, Philip Whitley, Ann-Maree Manley, Clodagh Helen

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EYBS 2015 Report by Claire Kirby, team member

The Irish team this year consisted of Rachel Corley, Rebekah Williamson, Pauric Coleman, Claire Kirby, Kevin Behan, Colin Todd and Diarmuid Murphy. We left for Battice on the 30th August and from there our trip took off. The first night we met our guest families and luckily they had a French- English dictionary and bread waffles ready for when we arrived and I think it’s safe to say we were sick of bread waffles by the end of the week. We arrived at the centre on the Tuesday morning and The Irish Team at EYBS 2015 were Rachel Corley, Rebekah Williamson, we were given our name tags and folders for the week. Pauric Coleman, Claire Kirby, Kevin Behan, Colin Todd and Diarmuid Murphy. We found our calves and got straight to work, with The team was accompanied by Brendan Greenan and Liam Murphy. Diarmuid taking the calves up and down to the wash area so they would get used to handling and from there Colin and Pauric washed while Rachel, Rebekah, Claire and Kevin prepared the bedding. There was a lot of work done during the week with our calves to get them ready for the final day between washing, clipping and handling. We attended many workshops and for those of us who had never been to the EYBS before we didn’t realise we would be tested afterwards. After all our early morning starts we couldn’t stay awake for the marketing workshop at the end of the week. Finally Show day came and all our calves were placed in the top seven of their class. Then it was time to set up for the European Gastronomical Tour. We set up our table for all the food and the baby Guinness. People especially seemed to love our brown bread and salmon. The evening was wrapped up when our guest families came to collect us and Colin and Diarmuid stayed on for the night watch. We were all up early again on Sunday morning to get our calves ready for our handling classes. The day started off great with Rachel winning her handling class , Pauric and Rebekah following her in 2nd and 3rd. Claire and Kevin both came 2nd in their class and Colin and Diarmuid came 5th in their handling class. All in all we had a fantastic week and we had great craic. It was a great experience and I would love to go again some time. I would also like to thank the IHFA for the organisation involved in sending a team. Thanks also to Liam Murphy and Brendan Greenan for accompanying us to Belgium and taking care of us. They were a great help. 172

YMA Weekend Rally Report by Laura Sinnott

This year on October 3rd and 4th, the National YMA held a weekend rally event at The Mart, Cillin Hill, Co. Kilkenny. It was a busy two days ,with the Saturday consisting of various workshops for all young members to brush up on different skills. The different workshops focused on the areas of clipping, showmanship, washing, photography, linear score and classification. Our leaders for the weekend were Paul Murphy, Emma Behan, Steven McLoughlin, Clodagh Helen, Brendan Greenan, Laura Sinnott and Anne-Maree Manley. Brendan and Paul took care of the clipping and washing, Anne-Marie, Emma and Laura did the showmanship, Steven did the photography, John Kirby, IHFA gave an interesting workshop on linear scoring / classification. Clodagh oversaw all the entries and teams and make sure everything was running smoothly on the day. On Saturday when our workshops had all been completed everyone had some fun in the form of Farmyard Olympics. It is safe to say they were some great laughs. That night everyone gathered at the Springhill Court Hotel for a Gala dinner where we were provided with lovely food and some great entertainment in the form of a karaoke DJ and some ‘delightful singers!’. On the Sunday a field to photo competition was held where teams of five young member had to wash, clip, photograph and present their calf in a showmanship class. Each team member was allocated one of these areas to compete in. It was decided by the organising committee that all teams were mixed into interclub teams to allow for all members to mix and to get to know each other better and an opportunity to meet other new members. After all events had been completed the scores were added and the winning team was announced. Each member of the winning team got a jacket sponsored by Farm Wardrobe and Animax Veterinary technologies. 173

YMA members in attendance at the Weekend Rally

We are thankful to the many people involved who helped make the event such a success. Thanks to the local breeders who supplied calves, Michael Lynch and staff of Cillin Hill, the local Carlow / Kilkenny club members who volunteered, the National YMA officers for their co-ordination, IHFA for the tasty refreshments enjoyed over the two days. John Kirby for his insightful workshop on linear scoring / classification and the many parents, guardians who attended to ensure things ran smoothly. Finally a big thanks goes to all our young member who attended the weekend, the parents/guardians who took the time out to bring you all to the rally weekend, as without all of you the weekend would not have been the success it was. Hopefully we will see you all and many more at next year’s rally weekend.

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HYB UK Rally Weekend Report by Clodagh Helen

Jack Cooney was an old hand at the Rally experience, and despite a kick or two, managed to work with a difficult calf and achieved 2nd place in the clipping competition. Despite the early mornings, his good humour prevailed and was always on hand to provide a good laugh. A big thank you to him for supporting the team in our fancy dress efforts, in becoming Glinda the Good. Her good grace transferred to him, assuring there was no hard feelings over losing the battle for best dressed.

I was delighted to be given the opportunity to accompany the Irish team to the HYB UK Rally hosted by South & Wiltshire at the Royal Agricultural University, Gloucestershire, in August 2015. A very capable team of Padraic Murphy, Stacey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Jack Mennis, Jack Cooney, and Doireann Mulhall represented their country at the event where they were placed a superb 4th overall; the best the Irish team have ever achieved at the event. Padraic Murphy provided the team with a calm, level headed approach to all aspects of the weekend; ensuring a relaxed atmosphere surrounded the team at all times. It proved a winning tactic, as he impressed the judge with his calm and collected demeanour and won the showmanship class; an achievement which should not go without due congratulations. He secured another 1st placing during the weekend in the form of donning a wig and onesie and transforming into a lion for which he won best overall male in fancy dress. Stacey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan was determined to not let Team Ireland go unnoticed at the weekend event, and was responsible for the idea behind the Wizard of Oz costumes on fancy dress night. Her dedication and enthusiasm to the cause was great fun to be involved in, and secured another win for Team Ireland who brought home the title of Fancy Dress Champions! She also proved her talents were not limited to social activities, and she secured 8th place in her stock judging class which had over 50 entrants; it is debatable which achievement she is most proud of. Jack Mennis was a new acquaintance to all team members before the weekend; however his confidence and enthusiasm ensured he would fit into the group nicely. The interest and eagerness he directed towards all aspects of the weekend was impressive, and ensured he was going to get the most out of this opportunity. He was always up and ready for all activities, and was determined to learn as much as he possibly could from the experience. 175

Doireann Mulhall was a pleasure to work with, and was rarely found without a smile on her face. Her attention to detail went beyond the Dorothy costume, and was always ready to give a hand wherever needed; especially ensuring everyone was where they should be at all times. A big thank you to her for her dedication to YMA and taking one for the team on more than one occasion, to help the team in having such a successful weekend. I was delighted to have the opportunity to travel with the team, and had a fantastic time getting to know them all better over the course of the weekend. Their enthusiasm, good humour, and commitment ensured my task was easier to complete for the event and I would like to thank every one of them for a great weekend away.

Grangecon Herd who represented Kildare Club in the National YMA Finals in Kilkenny 2015

We would like to congratulate all the Young Members on their acheivements and thank them for how they prepared and handled the calves

Looking forward to the next generation from the Grangecon Herd in the Garden of Ireland

Anthony Kealy, Knocknamuck, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow. akholsteins@outlook.com Tel.: 045-403294 / 086-8383070

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2015 - In Review

The appeal of the YMA Showmanship League continues to grow and grow. An extra class was added to the competition schedule this past year in response to the increased participation by Young Members. The league provides an open, scheduled forum for Young Handlers to build and develop their Stockmanship skills right throughout the Summer months. Young Handlers gain experience in learning to perform under differing circumstances, watching and learning from a broad range of Judges. The requirement to accumulate qualifying points means that the Young Members have a wide selection of local shows across the Country to participate in. These local shows have been quick to embrace the Showmanship League as it broadens the appeal of the Show. The objective is to provide regular outings for Young Members to Winners of the YMA Showmanship League Final 2015 were JJ O’Connor, Rachel Corley and Andrea Rafferty progress their level of Handling and Stockmanship abilities in an with Alison Connolly (Ring Steward) and Arthur Byrne, ESB Networks (sponsor) Open Competition. The structure of the competition, in a League format, provides regular opportunities for Young Members to build on existing Local Shows are delighted with this competition as it helps to broaden the scope and skills and put into practice advice, tips, corrections and encouragement from the Judge. participation at local shows and encourages young breeders to take part in an open There are three respective classes, namely aged 12 years and under, 13 - 16 years and forum. It is a major highlight at the Tullamore National Livestock Show with 23 Young aged 17 - 26 years inclusive Members taking part this year. This year twenty-four local shows held classes for the League, from Bantry in South West Cork to Tydavnet Parish Show in North Monaghan. This provides an accessible avenue for participation beginning in April with Emerald Expo, continuing right through the Summer months culminating in the Finale at the National Dairy Show, Millstreet.

Regular competition under the watchful scrutiny of different Judges allows the Young Members to quickly acquire a multitude of Stockmanship Skills. The timing of the competition fits neatly with holidays from school. With points awarded to 6th place at each Show, the Young Members have to accumulate 24 points to qualify and compete in the Final. Once a member achieves 24 points, qualification is achieved and he / she is competing then on an equal footing in the final. 28 Young Members took part in this year’s final. All received a scroll of achievement in recognition of their participation and stockmanship skills. In recognition of IHFA’s 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee, commemorative medallions were presented to the successful handlers in the final. Well done to all who took part and thanks to parents, families for their support of this skills competition.

Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer, and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA make presentations of appreciation to the Judge National YMA Showmanship League Final Judge Alison Beattie, and Ring Steward, Maria Burke.

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Showmanship League Results 2015 Junior: 1. JJ O’Connor, (Co. Cork) 2. Hannah Williamson (Co. Monaghan) 3. Hollie Keenan (Co. Monaghan) Intermediate: 1. Rachel Corley (Co. Monaghan) 2. Sinead O’Sullivan (Co. Cork) 3. Lauren O’Toole (Co. Carlow) Senior: 1. Andrea Rafferty (Co. Monaghan) 2. Padraic Murphy (Co. Kilkenny) 3. Colin Todd (Co. Monaghan) JJ O’Connor (Cork), winner of the YMA Showmanship League Final (Junior) is presented with the Limerick / Clare Club Perpetual Trophy by Willie Walsh, Chairman Limerick / Clare Club.

Showmanship League Classes at Tullamore National Livestock ShowShow

Rachel Corley (Breffni / Oriel), winner of the YMA Showmanship League Final (Intermediate) is presented with the Perpetual Trophy by Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer.

Andrea Rafferty (Breffni / Oriel), winner of the YMA Showmanship League Final (Senior), is presented with the Slaney Club Perpetual Trophy by Enda Jordan, Chairman Slaney Club

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The Murphy Family, Ballagh, Kilmanagh, Co. Kilkenny Padraic: 086-3011539 John: 086-1526211 email: padraicmurphy@icloud.com

YMA Notes

The latest news, results and photos from the YMA Clubs.

Breffni / Oriel Demonstrations During the May bank holiday we held a demonstration on the farm of Edwin Bennett and family, Balintemple, Cavan. The young members were put through their paces as they learned about clipping, showmanship, washing and feeding for the showring. We had a great attendance and we would like to thank Brendan Greenan, Colin Todd and Brian Corley for helping with the demo. This would not be possible without our kind hosts Edwin and Sandra Bennett who provided great facilities and a lovely lunch. It was much appreciated! In June we held our second demo of the year on the farm of Christian and Sinead Keenan, Threemilehouse, Monaghan. Brendan Greenan selected Jack Cooney and Rachel Corley as the clipping competition winners who went on to represent the club at the National Calf Show. David Boyd provided us with an insight into judging and reason-giving in preparation for the summer of stockjudging! A big thank you to Christian for the organisation of the cows and the facilities and thanks also to Sinead for a lovely BBQ! Calf Show The Calf Show was held in Mullaghmore Equestrian Centre in July. We had a record entry of animals and a great attendance. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Tullyherim Veterinary Clinic for once again sponsoring this event. Judge Leiza Montgomery put our young handlers through their paces and she certainly had her work cut out for her! Results are as follows: Little Leaders: 1st Erin Stinson 2nd Aoife Prunty 3rd Jessica Coulter Novice Handler: 1st Craig Ebbit 2nd Adam Fuller Junior Handler: 1st Dylan Corley 2nd Sarah Williamson 3rd Sinead Prunty Intermed. Handler: 1st Rachel Corley 2nd Rebekah Williamson 3rd Jack Cooney Senior Handler: 1st Colin Todd 2nd Andrea Rafferty 3rd Adrian Allen Mature Handler: 1st Eimear Gaynor 2nd Edwin Gaynor 3rd Pamela Allen Judge John McCormick made his selection in the Calf Classes. Results: Newcomer Calf: 1st Churchlane MPW Nina- Edwin Bennett 2nd Churchlane SDX Sallie- Edwin Bennett 3rd Churchlane Glauco Nova- Edwin Bennett Junior Calf: 1st Cornboro Ruby Mita- Brian Corley 2nd Portvale Atwood Vicky- Clayton Coulter 3rd Greenlea Dizzy Katie Red- Padraic Greenan Intermediate Calf: 1st Drumshanny Razzle Slaney- Trevor Williamson 2nd Glaslough Doorman Lousie- D&K Boyd 3rd Dalevalle MAS Finery- Roy Cromie Senior Calf: 1st Ardnasalem Sevens Jolly- P Colton 2nd Dalevalley Sid Finesse- D&K Boyd & D Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill 3rd Ardnasalem XPD Gabrielle- P Colton

Spring Yearling: 1st Greenlea Shottle Pledge- P Greenan 2nd Clonpaddin Goldchip Fame- D&K Boyd 3rd Mullaghlands Twist Caroline- P Gaynor Mature Calf: 1st Ardnasalem Bootman Raven- S Shanley 2nd Cornboro Iota Alice- B Corley 3rd Lisnalty Sunray- P Gaynor & K McGloin. Other Breeds 2014 Born: 1st Threemile Pam- C Keenan 2nd SuirValley OT Starlight- P Gaynor 3rd Threemile Orkney- C Keenan Other Breeds 2015 Born: 1st Drumshanny Napier Heather- T Williamson 2nd Threemile Hollie Napier- C Keenan 3rd Threemile Lulu Rambo- C Keenan Champion Handler-Eimear Gaynor Reserve Handler- Colin Todd Honourable Mention- Rachel Corley Champion Calf- Greenlea Shottle Pledge Reserve Champion- Ardnasalem Bootman Raven Hon. Mention- Ardnasalem Sevens Jolly Congratulations to all involved!!

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Club Notes National YMA Finals We had great success as we travelled to Kilkenny to compete at the national calf show at the end of July. Jack Cooney and Rachel Corley got the ball rolling with a great 2nd place finish in the clipping class. The rest of the day was as follows: Novice A: Hollie Keenan 2nd Hannah Greenan 3rd Novice C: Jamie Keenan 1st Intermediate Handler: Rebekah Williamson 1st Rachel Corley 3rd Senior Handler: 1st Colin Todd Reserve Champion Handler -Colin Todd Junior Calf: 1st Portvale Atwood Vicky- Clayton Coulter 6th Cornboro Ruby Mita- Brian Corley Spring Yearling: 1st Greenlea Shottle Pledge- Padraic Greenan Mature Calf: 5th Cornboro Iota Alice- Brian Corley Reserve Champion Calf -Padraic Greenan.

Eimear Gaynor Champion Handler 2015

HYB Weekend Rally We would like to congratulate Jack Cooney who travelled to the UK to participate in the Field to Photo Competition in August. Jack placed 2nd in the clipping competition which is a great achievement! EYBS We had more international success in September as YMA members Rebekah Williamson, Rachel Corley and Colin Todd travelled to the European Young Breeders School in Belgium. Rachel Corley was 1st in class, Rebekah Williamson 3rd in class. Showmanship League Throughout the summer shows our YMA members were trying to gain points towards the showmanship league which could see them in the final at Millstreet. As a result of all the hard work, seven of our YMA members qualified: Hollie Keenan, Jamie Keenan, Rebekah Williamson, Hannah Williamson, Colin Todd, Andrea Rafferty and Rachel Corley. At the final, Hannah Williamson &Hollie Keenan were 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Junior class, Rachel Corley was 1st in the Intermediate class and Andrea Rafferty and Colin Todd stood 1st & 3rd respectively in the Senior Class. Well done to all!

Colin Todd Reserve Champion Handler 2015

Andrea Rafferty

Greenanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Champion Calf 2015

Seamus Shanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reserve Champion Calf 2015

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Carlow/Kilkenny Results of handlers Novice: 1 Manus Murphy 2 Amy Roche Junior: 1 Cathal Mulhall 2 Hannah murphy Intermediate: 1 Lauren O’Toole 2 Pauric Coleman Senior: 1 Doireann Mulhall Mature: 1 Padraic Murphy 2 Philip Murphy Champion Handler: Padraic Murphy Reserve Handler: Lauren O’Toole Calf class Junior calf 1 Swiftsheath Finesse 2 Danville Atwood Chrissie Intermediate calf 1 Danville Atwood Fran 2 Evergreen A Shock Tri Edel Senior calf 1 Swiftsheath Ashley 2 Coolnamara Fever Z Summer Yearling 1 Corstown Windbrook Danoise Mature calf 1 Evergreen Feverish Dawn 2 Fortgranite Stonewall Fame Champion calf: Swiftsheath Ashley Reserve: Coolnamara Fever Z Many thanks to Laura and Garry for judging our YMA Calf Show. We are very greatful to all our sponsor’s, particularly Paul & Vincent who always supply the club with trophys.

Lauren O’Toole, Reserve Champion & Padraic Murphy, Champion Handler with Laura Sinnott, Judge at Carlow / Kilkenny YMA Calf Show. Photographs courtesy of Roger Jones

Swiftsheath Ashley, Champion Calf with Garry Hurley, Judge at Carlow / Kilkenny YMA Calf Show. Photographs courtesy of Roger Jones

Presidents Medal The YMA President Medal 2014 was presented to Padraic Murphy, Carlow / Kikenny. Padraic has been a role model for young members in for many years. The presentation took place at the All Ireland Awards night and was presented by IHFA chairman Mr Richard Whelan. Workshop The Club held a successful YMA workshop on the farm of Pat & Ann Murphy and family “Corstown” herd. Demonstrations were given by Steve McLoughlin & Ann-Maree Manley . Stock judging/ reason giving / clipping /handling / showmanship were the main subjects covered . As the years go, huge improvements can be seen from the participating members. Many thanks must go to Pat, Ann, George, Peter & Hannah for hosting the workshop & for providing refreshments. As ever the club is very grateful to Steve & Ann-Maree for their time & expertise Local YMA The local YMA calf show was held in Cillin Hill on11 July to which the club is as ever very greatful. With a huge turnout on the day it was up to Laura Sinnott (handlers) and Garry Hurley (calves) to sort all out.

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YMA Finals Firstly I would like to thank all club members who gave their time to set up for the finals . Finals took place as usual in The Hub, Cillin Hill on 28/29 July . Clipping Competition: 3rd George Murphy/ Simon lanigian Novice handlers u10: 5th Manus Murphy 6th Amy Roche Novice 14-26: 6th Simon Lanigian Intermediate: 2nd Pauric Coleman Mature: 4th Padraic Murphy Calf Classes Senior calf: 6th Coolnamara Fever Z Summer yearling: 5th Corstown Windbrook Danoise Mature calf: 6th Evergreen Feverish Dawn Showmanship league finals Class A: 5 Manus Murphy Class B: 3 Lauren O’Toole Class C: 2 Padraic Murphy EYBS Pauric Coleman was selected as part of the seven member team representing YMA in Battice, Belgium in September. This is following a good club tradition with previous club members having represented YMA. A tough few days were had. Pauric was placed 2nd in his international class. Well done to all the team. HYB Weekend Rally We were well represented at the rally by Padraic Murphy & Doireann Mulhall. Padraic winning the showmanship & team doing very well overall. Fancy dress kings & queens Weekend Rally, Kilkenny A large number of club members attended the first of what will be hopefully an annual event. In what was an absolutely brilliant 2 days with all club members

Club Notes

mixed up with members from other clubs it proved an outstanding success . Special praise must go to YMA chairman Brendan Greenan for following through on this event. Many thanks to all club members who provided calves for the event . Local YMA Showmanship League The Larry Tynan memorial cup was won by Doireann Mulhall who reversed poisitions with Lauren Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole from the previous year ,with Cathal Mulhall in third place. All three also received vouchers kindly donated by Animal Farmacy. This league is getting more competitive each year. Liam Murphy

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Cork Field Evening A rainy July 3rd at the Eedy herd of Robert & Sylvia Helen saw the Cork YMA Field Evening. Despite the weather, the herd and farm was turned out in impeccable fashion, and those who braved the weather thoroughly enjoyed the night. In addition to the stock judging, a charity auction was held to raise money for local cause Co-Action. Thank you to all those who supported the evening; especially the auction which raised €2500; and to the Helen family and the Senior Club, without whom the evening could not have gone ahead.

YMA Calf Show 2015 With the support and encouragement of the Senior Club, Cork YMA have once again had an extremely busy year with success coming in every aspect of what we do. Workshop To begin our year, the Cork YMA annual workshop was held on the Roche family farm, Mallow, on the 7th April. A great day was had by the members in attendance, who received instruction on how to develop their stock judging and clipping skills. Many thanks to the Roche family, and Kevin Dillon and Paul Murphy who shared their skills with us, and also to all those who supported the event.

Calf Show Our new venue, the West Cork Equine Centre, saw a hugely successful Cork YMA calf show 2015, with over 60 calves and 40 handlers competing for the 12 places available on the Cork stand at Nationals. We would like to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors; judges Victor Jackson and Emma Behan; exhibitors; committee; and the senior club in ensuring the event goes from strength to strength every year. Congratulations to all those involved; especially to Champion handler Paul Murphy, and Gordon Kingston owner of Champion Calf Dellview Cancun Angel. Also a huge well done to all the young exhibitors this year and to their parents for bringing them out to prove to us the club is in safe hands in the future. Cork YMA at Nationals Congratulations to Cork YMA on winning all 4 cups at nationals this year! A fantastic achievement to be extremely proud of. We would like to thank all the club members and their parents for their help throughout the year, and also congratulations to all those who qualified for it. As always, the atmosphere at the Cork stand was of team work and unity; which we always strive for and thank everyone for mucking in. Cork prize winners included; Clipping competition: 1st Brian and Kevin Smith. 6th Conor Lehane and Stephan Shannon Novice Handling u10: 1st Clodagh O‘Sullivan Novice Handler u14: 6th Elizabeth McGrath Junior Handler: 1st JJ O’Connor Senior Handler: 2nd Paul Murphy. 5th Claire Kirby Mature Handler: 1st Diarmuid Murphy. 5th Gerard Kirby Handler championship: Champion Handler Diarmuid Murphy. Honourable Mention Handler JJ O’Connor Junior Calf class: 2nd Dellview Snow Angel owned by Gordan Kingston. 5th Eedy Cuthen Lucy owned by Robert & Sylvia Helen Intermediate Calf class: 1st Laurelelm Fever Brilliant owned by Ricky Barrett. 6th Massrock SZE Duchess owned by Gerdy Lehane Senior Calf class: 2nd Ardarostig Acme Lulu owned by Sean Murphy. 4th Cahirmee Aftershock Marieka owned by Pat Smith Summer Yearling class: 4th Lisduff Dellia S ET owned by John O’Sullivan Spring Yearling class: 3rd Dellview Elsa Karry owned by Gordon Kingston Mature Calf class: 2nd Mounteen Stonewall Nuala owned by John Kirby. 4th Eedy Damion Cinderella owned by Robert & Sylvia Helen Well done to all members who competed and thank you to everyone who travelled up to support us. HYB UK Rally 2015 This year, two Cork members had the opportunity to travel to the HYB Rally Weekend. Clodagh Helen accompanied the team, while congratulations is due to Stacey O’Sullivan who represented her

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Farmyard Olympics This year the Farmyard Olympics was held on the farm of John & Teresa Kirby. Once again we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get lucky with the weather but despite that we still had a fantastic turnout and mighty craic. We would like to thank everyone who came and especially to the other clubs who came and supported the event. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to thank everyone who helped out with setting up and helped with the teas. We hope everyone enjoyed the day ad to see you again next year. EYBS Congratulations to Cork YMA members Diarmuid Murphy and Claire Kirby who qualified to to go to the European Young Breeders School in Belgium this year; a fantastic achievement which is often the highlight of YMA to compete internationally. Well done to Claire who came 2nd in her handling class and to Diarmuid who came 5th in his class. They both did the club extremely proud. Other news Thank you to Avril Helen, Alison Beattie at Farm Wardrobe, and Munster A.I for sorting out new jackets for us this year. We also still have a limited number of t-shirts available to purchase; please contact Avril if you are interested. Cork YMA are delighted to be hosting a ball on the 27th of November. It should be a great evening of celebration to finish our successful year. All welcome, and a limited number of tickets are available from any committee member. On behalf of the Cork YMA committee, we would like to thank everybody who was involved in the club this year; especially the Cork senior club for their ongoing support and enthusiasm to get young members involved in any aspect of the association; to our sponsors who never fail to ensure our events can take place; to the parents who devote time, money, and energy into our club; to the National YMA and IHFA who provide us with events to develop connections with like-minded youths around the country; and finally, to each one of our members who make up the Cork YMA family which means so much to so many people. We look forward to another great year, Clodagh Helen & Claire Kirby

YMA Field Evening

YMA Calf Show

Farmyard Olympics

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Galway National YMA Finals All our young handlers did themselves and the club proud.It is a truly great event in the year for all the youngsters from all over Ireland to come together for a couple of days to meet and chat and above all compete with each other in a very sporting fashion. Well done to Michael Freeney,s Mirah Fever Kathy with Kane Boal on the halter been 2nd in the summer yearling class they did the club proud. Michael Freeney, PRO

Youngest YMA member Aoife Rose freeney with dad

Members of Galway YMA

Kerry Megan Boal - Reserve Champion NDS

Kerry Y.M.A. National Winners Muiris Harty 3rd Junior Handler, Oisin Cronin 1st Novice U14 Handler receiving a presentation for their achievement by Christopher Heffernan Treasurer and Jack Walsh Secretary Kerry Y.M.A.

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Y.M.A. members attending the Club Herds Competition Results Night Back L to R Cathal Healy, James King, Michael Kirby, Tadhg McEllistrim, Christopher Heffernan, Jack Walsh, Shane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Donnacha Daly Front L to R Cormac Walsh, Oisin Cronin, Jennifer Harty, Gearoid Harty, Grainne Walsh, Aisling Harty, Ciara Cronin, Stephen Harty, Muiris Harty, Brian Daly

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Michael Booth jnr with Champion calf Beechrow Twains Atwood The Booth family were YMA champions with Beechrow Twains Atwood. calfgroup; The full team responsible for the hugely successful and enjoyable calf show in Tullamore mart.

The club YMA calf show took place in Tullamore mart in July and was a huge success. Joseph Sheedy kindly judged and was nothing less than inspirational for handlers young and not-so-young. Aisling Neville was Champion Handler and the Booth family had the champion calf with Beechrow Twains Atwood which went on to be crowned National Calf Show Champion 2015 in Cillin Hill, Kilkenny.

Champion handler was Aisling Neville

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Limerick & Clare YMA at National Dairy Show

Champion and Reserve Champion Handlers

Limerick and Clare had a very successful calf show this year with a great turn out by all members it was great to see new faces back in the show ring. Our calf show was held in the Charleville show grounds in July both the calf classes and the handling classes were judged by Paul Murphy who did a tremendous job. The show was followed with lovely food and refreshments which were well deserved by all after a great days work. Limerick and Clare were then all set for the road to Kilkenny for the National Calf show finals. It was a brilliant two days of showing which everyone truly enjoy with some brilliant results over the two days. I would also like to thank the parents and all those who helped out throughout the year and to all those who provided refreshments on both occasions

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Champion Handler, Paul Daly and Reserve, Cathal Dorian.

Jack Mennis, Alexander Nulty and Matthew Flanagan on won the Junior Stock Judging Club Competition at the IHFA Open Day. Jack Mennis also won Individual Stockjudging.

Open Day on 8th July 2015 in the Lisnalty herd in County Limerick. Jack Mennis also had a great day in winning the individual stock judging and as a result was selected as part of the IHFA team representing Ireland at the HYB weekend rally in the UK.

The North Eastern YMA had a very successful summer! Calf Show Our calf show was again held in conjunction with the Flavours of Fingal Show at Newbridge House in County Dublin on 28th June 2015. With an increase in both calf entries and handlers it made for a very competitive show, which was expertly judged by Richard Jones. Thanks to all exhibitors and handlers for making a great show. Congratulations go to Leo Collins on exhibiting the Champion Calf, “Leagh McCutcheon Polly” and the Flanagan family on the Reserve Champion, “Tubbertoby Chip Marge”. The Champion Handler on the day was Paul Daly and Reserve Champion Handler was Cathal Dorian.

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Special mention goes to all our young handlers who showed their calves with great expertise and enthusiasm both at the Club Show and the National Show in Kilkenny. Stockjudging Congratulations to members, Jack Mennis, Alexander Nulty and Matthew Flanagan on representing the North Eastern Club and winning the Junior Stock Judging Club Competition at the IHFA

Slaney YMA Calf Show

Club Calf Show This year’s calf show was kindly sponsored by Brett Brother’s Ltd and Gardiner Grain. We had a great turn out on the night at Clogh Parish Hall. It was fantastic to see so many new faces of both new young handlers and new exhibitors. Our new exhibitors were Enda Jordan, Joe Doyle, Thomas Byrne and John Joe Doyle. We had plenty of new young handlers on the night which we were delighted to see, they were Maura and Jack Doyle, Ellen Jordan, Sinead Byrne, Orla and Sean Bass, Tom and Bill Quigley and Daniel Doyle. Our Judge Dermot Jackson put everyone through their paces on the night and made sure the Slaney club had a good strong team of Calves and Handlers for the National Finals in Kilkenny. We want to thank everyone who made the effort in bringing calves out to

Champion & Reserve Chalf, North Eastern Calf Show

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support our calf show and also to all our young handlers as without all of you it would not happen. We hope you all turn out in force again next year. YMA National Finals We had a great team of both Handlers and calves for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Finals in Kilkenny. Our Handlers were: Sean Bass, Sinead Byrne, Brian Hurley, Katie Gahan, Mark Hurley, Orla Bass, Louise Sinnott, Aisling Maguire and Laura Sinnott. We had calves from John & Gary Hurley, Philip Jones and Sean Murphy. Well done to all our handlers who did a tremendous job in the handling on the Tuesday evening with Louise and Laura Sinnott both placing 3rd place in their respective classes. A big well done also goes to Mark and Brian Hurley who placed 4th in the clipping competition which was excellent well done boys. The results of the calf classes on the Wednesday were as follows: 4th Intermediate Calf (Nov-Dec): Clonpaddin Doorman Finale John Hurley 3rd Senior Calf (Sept-Oct): Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi - Philip Jones 1st Summer Yearling (July-August): Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour owned by John Hurley 2nd Spring Yearling (March-June): Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET - John Hurley 3rd Mature Calf: Knoxtown Bradnick Memory - Sean Murphy Well Done to all of our Handlers and Exhibitors who represented us at the National YMA Finals in Kilkenny for the 2 days. Also thank you to all our club members who took the time to come to Kilkenny to give a helping hand over the two days, and made it a great success for the Slaney Club. Other Slaney YMA News Some of our young members attended the YMA Weekend Rally in October and thoroughly enjoyed the two days of both demonstrations and field to photo competition. They learnt lots of new skills and got to brush up on existing skills also. It was a great event and a great way for all young members to get to know each other from other clubs that bit better and to make new friends. Well done to our National Chairperson Brendan Greenan and all involved in organising the event from Slaney YMA, we look forward to next years. A big Congratulations also goes to Katie Gahan on winning the Handler Championship at Milstreet Dairy Show. Well done Katie on a great achievement.

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Club Notes

The latest news, results and photos from the IHFA regional Clubs. Thanks to all our Clubs for their contributions and for their ongoing commitment to IHFA.

Elite Inspection Winners 2015

Quiz Night The Spring-Summer events for Breffni Oriel club began with a very successful quiz in the Cavan Rugby Club on Friday 6th March. This year’s recipient was the “Deborah” fund in aid of Deborah Drury the young woman who was seriously injured in a fall from a giant rope swing in New Zealand last November. Deborah is the daughter of club members Gordon & Merial Drury and niece of club chairman Edwin Bennett. A great night was had by young and old and we are delighted to report Deborah is making a great recovery. Annual Herds Competition The Breffni/Oriel Holstein Friesian Breeders Club held their 14th Annual Herds Competition with over 60 herds from Cavan and Monaghan taking part. Judges Tom Murphy, Kevin Dillon and Mark Logan spent 4 days judging the herds. The prize giving took place in the Errigal House Hotel, with over 150 members enjoying a memorable night. The competition was kindly sponsored by Lakeland Dairies represented on the night by Michael Hanley, Martin Sexton and Pat Shiels . The judges spoke of the high standard of cows in the compe-

Committee and Judges Herds Competiton 2015

Breffni/Oriel tition and of the warm welcome they experienced everywhere they went. Each judge awarded a special junior merit award to one young person who especially impressed them with their knowledge of their herds. The 3 recipients on the night were Andrea Rafferty, Claire Heatrick and Sarah Williamson. The winners in each section were Novice: Production: 1st Gerard Lynch 2nd Eileen Smith 3rd Jason Poyntz Inspection: 1st Paddy Rafferty, 2nd Christian Keenan,3rd Frank & Darren Walls Overall: 1st Christian Keenan, 2nd Gerard Lynch, 3rd Paddy Rafferty Junior: Production: 1. Gerard Donohoe, 2. Nelson/David Heaslip, 3.Seamus Traynor Inspection: 1. Paddy /Colin Traynor, 2. Ian Dunne, 3. Colin Knox Overall: 1. Ian Dunne, 2. Paddy /Colin Traynor, 3. David Cassidy Intermediate: Production: 1. John Smith, 2. David McCoy, 3. Colm Quinn Inspection: 1. David McCoy, 2. John Smith , 3. Sean Prunty Overall: 1. John Smith, 2. David McCoy, 3. Colm Quinn Senior: Production: 1. Herbie Pollock, 2. John Bole, 3. Seamus Brennan Inspection: 1. Padraic Greenan, 2. George Allister, 3. Martin McElarney Overall: 1. Padraic Greenan, 2. Herbie Pollock, 3. George Allister Elite: Production: 1. John & Graeme Taylor, 2. Edwin Bennett, 3.Brian Corley Inspection: 1. Clayton Coulter, 2. John &Graeme Taylor, 3. Dom McAdam Overall: 1. John & Graeme Taylor, 2. Edwin Bennett, 3. David & Kenny Boyd Club Stockjudging Evenings

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Club Notes The club organised 3 very well attended stock judging evenings over the summer months. Our hosts this year were Val & Philip Donohoe, Paddy & Mary Rafferty and Sean & Mary Prunty. We would like to thank all 3 hosts and their families for the great stock they presented and also the refreshments served. The overall stock judging results are as follows: Novice Section: 1st Brendan O Reilly, 2nd Claire Heatrick, 3rd Niamh Stanley Intermediate Section: 1st Stuart Heatrick, 2nd Denise Rafferty, 3rd Colin Todd Senior Section : 1st Frank Evans, 2nd Dermot Sherry, 3rd Seamus O Reilly YMA

Raffertry’s Stockjudging 2015

Well done to our YMA members who did the club proud from club to national and International level again this year. Going with our policy now of alternating annually between Monaghan and Cavan this year’s YMA calf show took place in Mullaghmore Equestrian Centre, Monaghan on 11th July with great classes of claves and handlers going on to represent the club at the Nationals in Kilkenny at the end of July. Full report in YMA notes. AGM & Dinner Dance Our 43rd Annual Dinner dance will take place on Friday 27th November in Errigal Hotel Cootehill @ 8.30pm. Our AGM will take place on Thursday 3rd December in Bannons Lounge Cootehil @ 8.30pm.All members are encouraged to attend both of these

Irish Pure Friesian Open Day The O’Keeffe family of Churchclara Herd, Churchclara, County Kilkenny hosted the Irish Pure Friesian Open day on the 19th June 2015. There were huge crowds in attendance. In excess of 1,000 people gathered on the farm. They had travelled from all corners of the country to support the O’Keefe family on their open day. Tom Kelly of the renowned Monmore herd judged the stock judging and whilst giving reasons for his choice, he had high praise for the type and quality of cow the O’Keefe family had in their herd. Field Evenings The Club’s first field evening was held on the farm of Kevin O’Shea, Coolback, Ballyanne, New Ross, Co. Wexford on the 22nd May 2015, with the club’s second field evening on the 11th June 2015 on the farm of Derek Comerford, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. Both evenings had a good turnout and quality cattle to be judged. Many thanks to both families for the welcome received to everyone who attended and for the work which was put into the preparation for hosting the field evenings. The final field evening was a family field evening held on the 2nd of July which was run in conjunction with the prize giving night for both stock judging evenings and the herds competition. Annual Herds Competition The Carlow Kilkenny Holstein Friesian Breeders Club held their Annual Herds Competition in June with 39 herds from Carlow/ Kilkenny taking part. Mr. Eddie Barrett travelled throughout both counties to judge all of the competing herds over a 4 day period.

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events and as always new members are always welcome. Congratulations to all club members who have shown cattle and won prizes throughout the year at local and national shows. They are a credit to the club and the breed. Thank you to all the people who worked behind the scene to help organise all of the club events. As always the club has been a valuable source of education, entertainment and friendship for all and we hope the coming year will be no exception. Mary Gaynor PRO

Carlow/Kilkenny

The prize giving took place on the 2nd of July 2015 at the home of the Evergreen Herd of Liam Murphy, Evergreen, Fenagh, Bagenalstown. The evening started with some stock judging earlier in that night. There was great support present for the prize giving, with a BBQ and refreshments for all in attendance. Judge Eddie Barret highly commended all entrants of the competition on their animals and indeed the very warm welcome he received on each and every farm he visited. The results were as follows: Quality Milk Awards sponsored by Glanbia 1. Martin Ryan 2. Seamus Knox 3. George Leahy Senior Fat & Protein Cows sponsored by FBD Insurance Novice 1. Barry Purcell – Polerone Sarah Lbo 426 Won Junior Fat & Protein Last Year 2. Brian Keneally 3. Sven Haranberg. Junior 1. Seamus Knox – Ballygown Nhs Mia 1 2. Derek Comerford, 3. Andrew Collier. Intermediate 1. John Roche – Ballyedmond Ida Cally 715. 2 . Pat O’Shea, 3. Martin Ryan. Senior 1. Brian Roche – Leagh Shottle Rhonda Et. 2. Tom Murphy, 3. Michael Nolan. Junior Fat & Protein Cow sponsored by FBD Insurance Novice 1. Barry Purcell – Polerone Samantha Byj 487. 2. Sven Haranberg. 3. Brian Keneally. Junior 1. Andrew Collier 2. Nigel Agar 3. Seamus Knox. Intermediate 1. James Tynan -- Ardboy Samuelo Alice 4. 2. John C Murphy, 3. Pat O’Shea. Senior 1. Michael Nolan – Coolnamara Shock Angie Et. 2. Kevin O’Shea 3. Tom Murphy. EBI Cow sponsored by Dovea Genetics Novice 1. Bryan Daniels. EBI 337 Dam Of Rvj 2. Barry Purcell 3. James Ward. Junior 1. Seamus Knox. Miley’s Dam Ebi 263 2. Sean Gibbons 3. Nigel Agar. Intermediate 1. Bill O’Keeffe. EBI 274 2. Paudie Brennan 3. Peadar Healy.

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Senior 1. Pat Cleary 2. Brian Roche 3. Kevin O’Shea Pair of Cows sponsored by Eurogene Novice 1. Brian Keneally 2. Barry Purcell 3. John McGree. Junior 1. Derek Comerford 2. Sean Gibbons 3. Nigel Agar. Intermediate 1. James Tynan 2. Pat O’Shea 3. John C Murphy. Senior. 1. Tom Murphy 2. Michael Nolan 3. John Ryan. Pair of Heifers sponsored by ABS

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Novice. 1. Sven Haranberg 2. Barry Purcell 3. Brian Keneally Junior 1. John Flood 2. Sean Gibbons 3. Derek Comerford Intermediate 1. Pat Murphy 2. John C Murphy 3. Martin Ryan Senior 1. Michael Nolan 2. Jim Mulhall 3. Brian Roche. Cow Family sponsored by Progressive Genetics Novice. 1. James Ward – Sandy 2. Brian Daniels – Breda 3. Barry Purcell – Lara Junior 1. Nigel Agar -- Duchess 2.Seamus O’shea – Annie 3. Seamus Knox – Mia Intermediate. 1. James Tynan – Kandy 2. Lory O’hanlon – Fran 3. John C Murphy – Susie Senior 1.Kevin O’Shea – Amber 2.Liam Murphy – Susie Mist 3.Brian Roche – Gremlin Overall Novice Production 1. Barry Purcell 2. Brian Keneally 3. James Ward. Inspection 1. Sven Haranberg 2. Brian Daniels 3. Brian Keneally EBI – Bryan Daniels. Classification – Brian Keneally. Overall 1.Brian Keneally 2. Sven Haranberg 3.Bryan Daniels Overall Junior Production 1. Seamus Knox 2. Nigel Agar 3. Andrew Collier. Inspection 1. Derek Comerford 2. John Flood 3. Nigel Agar. EBI – Seamus Knox. Classification – Nigel Agar. Overall. 1. Derek Comerford 2. Nigel Agar 3. John Flood. Overall Intermediate Production 1. Pat O’Shea 2. Paudie Brennan 3. Martin Ryan Inspection 1. Pat Murphy 2. Bill O’Keeffe 3. John C Murphy. EBI– Peadar Healy. Classification – Bill O’Keeffe. Overall 1. Bill O’Keeffe 2. Pat Murphy 3. John C Murphy. Overall Senior Production 1. Michael Nolan 2. Kevin O’Shea 3. Brian Roche Inspection 1. Michael Nolan 2. Tom Murphy 3. Kevin O’Shea. EBI – Pat Cleary. Classification – Kevin O’Shea. Overall 1. Michael Nolan 2. Kevin O’Shea 3. Tom Murphy Progeny Groups Sponsored By WWS Ireland Novice 1. Sven Haranberg – Evergreen Gold Mist. 2. George Leahy – Gormez Lee 3. Bryan Daniels – Dvt Junior

1. Sean Gibbons – Crockett Acres Eight 2. John Flood – Danville Roger 3. Derek Comerford – Gibor Intermediate 1. Pat O’Shea – Igniter 2. Bill O’Keeffe – Glenalbyn 3. John Roche – Ruu. Senior 1. Michael Nolan – Aftershock 2. Tom Murphy – Shottle 3. Brian Roche – Shottle Club Stockjudging Results U12: 1. Eamonn O’Shea 2. Niamh Murphy 3. Manus Murphy U18: 1. George Murphy 2. Pauric Coleman 3. Hannah Murphy U26: 1. Pauric Murphy 2. Aoife O’Shea 3. Mary Roche Senior: 1. John C Murphy 2. Denis Dalton 3. Michael Nolan Shows The club was well represented at each of the National and Regional Shows throughout the year. Liam & Sandra Murphy had a hugely successful year which started with their Evergreen Seven Lauren (September 2013 heifer) taking class and junior championship at Expo, Rathdowney, Tullamore, Pilltown and Millstreet and going undefeated all year. Tom & Maura Murphy, Swiftsheath Herd, taking the Class winner and Senior Champion title in Rathdowney. Jim Mulhall had three class wins with his heifer in milk Danville LB Beatrice. She was in first place in her class at Clonmel Show, Dungarvn Show and (Rathdowney) Ossary Show. Evergreen Duplex Ebony seized the first senior National Title for the Evergreen Holstein Herd by winning Class and Senior Champion of Tullamore National Livestock Show. It was a fantastic day for the Evergreen Holstein Herd by taking both Junior Championship and Senior Championship on the same day. That is what dreams are made of. Evergreen Duplex Ebony followed it up with honorable mention in the Bailey’s 10 days later in the prestigious Bailey’s Champion Cow. Two days later Evergreen Duplex Ebony took Class and Supreme Champion at the Iverk show (Pilltown). A remarkable achievement. Again, Evergreen Duplex Ebony went to Millstreet where she was placed third in her class. Coolnamara Fever Z owned by Mick Nolan and Liam Murphy took reserve Junior Champion in Rathdowney and was second in her class in Millstreet giving away a lot of age. Congratulations Congratulations to Aisling Murphy, Ballagh, Kilkenny (Goldenfield Herd) on her recent marriage to Mr Jody Ridgwell. We wish you both the very best and the happiest of times ahead. Congratulations to both Mick and Olivia Nolan, Coolnamara Holsteins on the recent arrival of their little baby boy, Liam. No doubt Liam will be an active member of the YMA in years to come! Sandra Murphy

Jim Mulhall’s heifer in milk Danville LB Beatrice with Trevor Bennett presenting the Bennett perpetual cup.

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Carlow / Kilkenny Show Successes 2015

Annual Bull Sale Our annual bull sale was held in Bandon mart on April 1st. 37 bulls were exhibited with judge Richard Forde selecting Rickey Barrett’s bull as champion with reserve going to John O Callaghan’s bull. The massive crowd around on the day meant a good clearance with 33 bulls selling to an average of €2,320, with the top price on the day going to Michael Healy €4,350.

Cork Holstein Friesian Club Bull Sale 2015

Field Evenings Our busy summer field evening’s schedule started on the 25th June on the farm of Noel & Eileen Hosford, to see their Glenkeel herd. The following week in conjunction with Cork YMA we visited Robert & Sylvia Helen’s Eedy herd. We concluded our field evening’s at Willie & Julie Sheehan’s Dawnville herd. We would like to thank all the host farmers for inviting us onto their farms. All 3 field evenings were very well attended, we had the pleasure of presenting the IHFA Gold and Diamond Award’s at our field evenings and met many new people. The results of the stock judging competitions on the three nights are as follows: Noel & Eileen Hosford U 12 : 1. Seoina Osbourne 2. Graham White /Liam O Sullivan U 18 : 1. Conor Lehane 2. Conor O Sullivan 3. Joseph Forbes / Sinead O Sullivan 18-26 : 1. Leslie Draper 2. Padraig Hayes / Diarmuid Murphy O 26 : 1. Michael Lynch 2. Denis White 3. Robert Helen Robert & Sylvia Helen U26 : 1. Leslie Draper 2. Ger Kirby 3.Stacey O Sullivan O 26 : 1. James Crowley 2. William Murphy/ Gordon Kingston Willie & Julie Sheehan U 12: 1. Clara Roche 2. Graham White 3. Padraig Coveney / Sean Coveney U18: 1. Rachel McNamara 2. Emer Lehane 3.Jed O Sullivan 18-26 : 1. Gearoid Henichion 2. Diarmuid Murphy 3. James Bourke / Rachel White O 26 : 1. Richard Helen 2. Kevin Dillon 3. Pat Hayes

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Summer BBQ We held our summer BBQ at the Vienna Woods hotel, Glanmire on the 21st July. Club members gathered for the results and presentations of the Post Calver Gold Cork Herds Competition results. We would like to thank the Judges for giving of their time and experience in judging the different sections. The judges for 2015 were Michael Healy, Ursula Forrest and Mervyn Eager. Also a big thank you for the continued sponsorship from Dairygold co-op. This year the club decided to commission 4 cups to honour 4 people who have given and continue to give a great service and support to the Cork club. The 4 members honoured were: Michael Buckley, Walter Wheatley, Kevin Dillon, John O Sullivan The four cups were presented to the winners of the ‘judges prize’ in each section. The results of the herds competition are as follows: Senior O. 70: 1. Richard Forde 2. Henry O’Keeffe 3. Donal Osborne U. 70: 1. Pierce O’Sullivan, 2. Don Lucey, 3. Donal Murphy Calved Heifer: 1. Mounteen Bluesky Fame (John & Claire Kirby) 2. Ballyroberts Usefull (Matthew Walsh) Best Cow: 1. Galleyview Stormatic Della (Pearse O’Sullivan) 2. Ivernia Minister Lily 2 (Richard Walsh) Cow Family: 1. Odetta (Henry O’Keeffe) 2. Sasha (S & J Crowley) Group of 3 heifers: 1. David Beechinor 2. Don Lucey Conformation Herd: Richard Forde Production Herd: Don Lucey Spring Calving Herd: Henry O’Keeffe Protein % Herd: Henry O’Keeffe (3.72%) EBI Herd: Henry O’Keeffe (EBI 164) Overall EBI Cow: Radney Merci Odetta 4 €312 - Henry O’Keeffe Judges Prize: Ivor Bryan Premier O. 70: 1. Rickey Barrett 2. T & M O’Sullivan 3. B & G Kingston U. 70: 1. John O’Callaghan 2. J & E O’Flynn 3. R & S Helen Calved Heifer: 1. Dock Baltimore August (Brian Hayes) 2. Seaview Captain Missy (Denis & Claire White) Best Cow: 1. Laurelelm Fever Perfection (Rickey Barrett) 2. Lisaniskey Frontrunner Laura (J & D Murphy Cow Family: 1. Missy (Denis & Claire White) 2. Delight (Noel O’Donovan) Group of 3 heifers: 1. R & S Helen 2. J & E O’Flynn Conformation Herd: Rickey Barrett Production Herd: Rickey Barrett

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Spring Calving Herd: Joe Collins Protein % Herd: Robert Shannon (3.64%) EBI Herd: Robert Shannon (EBI 192) Overall EBI Cow: Ballydehob WDS Patsy €335 - Robert Shannon Judges Prize: Diarmuid Murphy Development O. 70: 1. 1. M. Kennedy 2. D. O’Donoghue 3. T. O’Driscoll U. 70: 1. Cal Hennessy 2. Robert Beamish 3. Denis O’Leary Calved Heifer: 1. Kilbrennan K Brownie 8 (Tom O’Driscoll) 2. Glenrea Zesty Jenny (Martin Kennedy) 3. Leestar CM Violet (Sean McSweeney) Best Cow: 1. Glencairn Duplex Claire (Cal Hennessy) 2. Clochrue LZP Alice (Denis O’Leary) 3. Ardhill Beverly (J & F White) Cow Family: 1. Claire (C. Hennessy) 2. Sharon (S. O’Neill) 3. Finley (J. O’Leary) Group of 3 heifers: 1. T O’Driscoll 2. D O’Donoghue 3. E Helen Conformation Herd: Cal Hennessy Production Herd: Robert Beamish Spring Calving Herd: Cal Hennessy Protein % Herd: Robert Beamish (3.72%) EBI Herd: Denis O’Donoghue (EBI 155) Overall EBI Cow: Geraghtown SAlly 20 €266 - Jerry O’Leary Parson Audrey €266 - Thomas Cuffe Judges Prize: Siobhan Ring Intermediate O. 70: 1. L & I Draper 2. Michael Healy 3. N & A Crowley U. 70: 1. D & J O’Driscoll 2. J O’Sullivan 3. Gerdy Lehane Calved Heifer: 1. Knocksmill Atlas Amelia (John O”Sullivan) 2. Skeafbridge Goldsun My Fair Lady (D & J O’Driscoll) 3. Mohoncross Dream 13 (L & I Draper)

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Club Notes Best Cow: 1. Mylawn Mia 1439 (Michael Healy) 2. Skeafbridge Roy My fair Lady (D & J O’Driscoll) 3. Ardralla Lew Red Olive (Leslie & Ivy Draper) Cow Family: 1. My Fair Lady (D & J O’Driscoll) 2. Betty (W. Sheehan) 3. Maryland (N Shinnick) Group of 3 heifers: 1. K Whelton 2. G Lehane 3. J O’Sullivan Conformation Herd: Leslie & Ivy Draper Production Herd: Daniel O’Leary Spring Calving Herd: Michael Healy Protein % Herd: Pat Flynn (3.81%) EBI Herd: Pat Flynn (EBI 231) Overall EBI Cow: Coolmohan Fairface Albyn €299 - Pat Flynn Judges Prize: Leslie Draper

this journal. Also this year the Cork club set up a Facebook page. If you send us a friend request you will be able to follow all the latest happenings in the club, looking forward to hearing from you. Ivor Bryan

National Dairy Show The National Dairy Show was held on the 17th of October in the Green Glens Arena Millstreet. The Cork Club are indebted to Seamus Crowley and his team who run such an impressive and successful show. We wish to congratulate all exhibitors especially Tadhg Bourke and Cyril Dowling who exhibited the 2015 supreme champion. Full results are printed elsewhere in

Joe Collins receives an award for the best spring calving herd in the premier section from , Michael Healy judge, Dan O Donoghue and Richard Forde

Noel O Donovan receives 2nd placed cow family ‘ Delight’ in the Premier section, from Joe Collins, Dan O Donoghue, presents Kieran Whelton with an award for the 1st placed group of 3 heifers in the Intermediate section of the Postcalver Gold Cork Herds Competition 2015

Michael Healy Judge presents Diarmuid Murphy with the Judges Prize in the Premier Section and Jerry Murphy, receves from Dan O Donoghue, Sponsor an Award for the 2nd placed Cow in the Premier Section for Lisaniskey Frontrunner Laura with Richard Forde, Sec

Brian Hayes receiving an award for the 1st placed calved heifer ‘Dock Baltimore August’ in the premier section of the postcalver gold cork herds competition 2015,from Dan O Donoghue and Karen Morris.

Michael & Tim O Sullivan receiving an award for the 2nd placed over 70 cow herd in the premier section of the postcalver gold cork herds competition 2015 from Dan O Donoghue Sponsor .

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Dan O Donoghue Dairygold, presents Thomas Cuffe with an award for the joint highest EBI cow ‘Parson Audrey’ EBI 266 in the development section of the Post Calver Gold Cork herds competition 2015 and Ivan Vallence Dairygold.

Galway Brian milks 70 pedigree registered holstein cows. 30%calf in the autumn to fill a liquid contract to Arrabawn with the remainder calving in spring.Brian took over in 1983 and started out with 20 cows,he graded up the herd in 1994 and started of the Seafield Holsteins. He now milks 70 which is a great achievement considering that over the past 6yrs he has lost nearly 50 animals with T.B. Of late he has been using stock bulls from the Mirah,Windfield and Rhinn herds.

Club Stock judging The clubs first outing of the year was on the farm of Brian,Francis and Kayla Tarpey home of Seafield Holsteins,for the clubs annual stock judging. Judge on that day was Stephan McLoughlin with the watchful eye of Anne-Marie Manley in support.The Tarpey family had 3 great groups of dairy animals on display for everyone to judge,it’s just a pity that the weather wasn’t as kind as it poured for most of the afternoon.However there was a great turn out of club members and neighbours.When the judging was finished there was a massive spread of food and refresh-

ments for all present,there was enough to feed an army in that big machinery shed of theirs.The Tarpey’s first started supplying milk in 1938 when they were filling 2 dairy cans to today where

Following refreshments we proceeded to the calf shed where Kayla had her calves trained and tied up for Stephan and AnneMarie to give a demonstration to all present, young and old ,on how to properly halter and walk their calves. We would really like to thank both for their time, effort and patience it is greatly appreciated. Finally it was back out to the field for Stephan to give he’s selection and reasons for each group.As in every stock judging event all didn’t agree but most were along the same lines.The highest score on the day went to Kane Boal and as we say in Galway “he didn’t take he’s eagle eye from the wind” Brian would like to extend his thanks to his mother Kathleen, wife Francis, daughter Kayla and brother John for all their help and support in making this day happen He would like the thank our judge Stephan, Anne-Marie for the calf demonstrations along with club member Paul Boal. And finally he would like to thank the sponsors Roche’s feeds for the day.The club would like to give thanks to the Tarpey family for hosting the event and making it a successful one. Results: U12: 1 Katie Glynn 2. Andy Gildea 3. Elaine Dolphin & Stephav Grady U18: 1. Kane Boal 2. Megan Boal 3. Donal Coppinger 18-26: 1. Sean Coppinger Senior: 1. Michael Freeney 2. Darragh Ryder 3. Louise Carr Herds Competition Next up for the club was the revival of the clubs herds competition,it was the first one since 1998 and we were delighted with the response we got from dairy farmers and their interest in participating in it. In total we got 42 entries which was split into 4 groups. We had 2 judges each having 2 groups Aidan Foody of the Sprucegrove herd judged the under 50 and the over 100 herds while John Curtin of the Rosstemple herd judged the 50-75 and the 75-100 section. The judges said they were very impressed with the standard of dairy animals in Galway which was nice to hear.We would like to give a special thanks to our judges Aidan & John for giving their time and expert opinions while travelling all over Galway looking at cows, it was greatly appreciated.WE would also like to thank our drivers Paul Boal,Luke Conneely,Brendan Gildea,John Coppinger Tommy Screene and Michael Freeney who gave their time for the 2 days. We would like to thank our sponsors in general Rooche’s Feeds,Inform nutrition,Trouw Nutrition & Volac. Results Under 50 Section Herds : 1 Gerry Burke 2 John Hansberry 3 Kevin Farrell Heifer in Milk: 1 K.Farrell 2. G.Burke 3. T. Cahill Junior Cow: 1. P Carr 2. G Burke 3. J. Hansberry Senior Cow: 1 Gerry Lally 2. Sean Codyre 3. Paddy Finn

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Club Notes 50-75 Section Herds 1 Tommy Screene 2 Michael Freeney 3 Luke/Oliver Conneely Heifer In Milk 1 Michael Freeney 2 Tommy Screene 3 Bernard Farrell Junior Cow 1 M.Freeney 2 Luke Oliver Conneely 3 J. Coppinger Senior Cow 1 E. Brady 2 D.Gillane 3 B. Tarpey 75-105 Section Herds 1 Brendan Gildea 2 Liam Grady 3 Brian Lyons Heifer In Milk 1.D.Ryder 2 B.Gildea 3 B.Lyons Junior Cow 1 B.Gildea 2. D .Ryder 3. O. Whelan Senior Cow 1. B.Gildea 2. B.Lyons 3. C. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Over 105 Section Herds

1 John Donohue 2.P.Hallinan 3.Declan Murphy Heifer In Milk 1.J.Hallinan 2. T.J. Kelly 3. E. Godwin Junior Cow: 1 D.Murphy 2 T.J.Martin 3.D.Callinnan Senior Cow: 1 Senan Glynn 2 Senan Glynn 3.M.Tierney

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Galway Show Following on from the herds competition we had the Galway show on 21st June, now in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second year. It was a great success again with over 50 entries.Judge was Stephan McLoughlin with ring stewards Anne-Marie Manley and Paul Boal. Stephan was very complimentary of the dairy animals on view and we would like to give him our thanks and gratitude for his judging. We would also like to extend a warm thanks to our many sponsors who made the day possible. A special mention too to the two ladies Helen Gildea and Jenny Boal for their hard work in the marquee making teas and coffees for all present. This hard work is greatly appreciated. Results Class 1 January calf 2015 sponsored by Munster A.I exb sponsor J.Grennan & sons 1 B. Gildea Riverview judge goldrose 2.T. Screene Windfield Katie 22 3.B. Gildea Riverview after angie Exhibitor Bred: B.Gildea Class 2 Intermediate calf sponsored by Dovea A.I exb bred sponsor shine milk replacer 1B. Gildea Riverviem Impala Red 2 S. Glynn Glenaver Amelia 1 3 B. Gildea Riverview Red Angie Exb bred: Brendan Gildea Class 3 Senior calf sponsored by Eurogene A.I EXB bred sopnsor Alltech 1 S. Foody Sprucegrove Heztry Peggy 2.J. Coppinger Cormacoo Goldson Fame 2 3.J. Coppinger Cormacoo Comedian Terri Exb bred: J.coppinger Class 4 Summer Yearling sponsored by World Wide Sires Exb bred sponsored by Taaffe Auctions

1. J.Coppinger Rosstemple Showtime Model Lady 2. M.Freeney Mirah Fever Kathy 3. M.Freeney Mirah Lust Julie Exhibitor Bred M.Freeney Class 5 Heifer in Milk sponsored by Arrabawn co-op EXB bred sponsored by dairy master best udder sponsod Bimeda 1 Michael Freeney Mirah Laven Maggie 2 Tommy Screene Windfield Pgw Irene 3 Brendan Gildea Riverview Dawn Rae Exbitor bred M.Freeney Best Udder M.Freeney Class 6 Junior Cow in milk sponsored by Arrabawn Co-Op, Exhibititor Bred Dairymaster, Best Udder Bimeda 1 Brendan Gildea Riverview September Rose 2 Gerry & Mary Burke Mountcarmel Windbrook Laurie 3 Michael Freeney Mirah Sht Kathy Exb bred Brendan Gildea Best Udder Mary &Gerry Burke Class 7 Senior Cow in milk sposored by Portumna Dairy Services, Exh Bred IHFA, Best Udder Bimeda 1 Brendan Gildea Gatrog Sanchez Beauty 2 Gerry & Mary Burke Eedy Sam Margot 3 Sean Codyre Mincloon Igniter Express Exb bred Sean Codyre Best Udder Brendan Gildea Champion: Gatrog Sanchez Beauty Reserve Champion: Riverview September Rose Hon Mention: Mirah Laven Maggie Handler Classes U-12 Novice sponsored by ABS 1 Andy Gildea 2 J.J Glynn 3 Sarah Grady Senior Handler sponsored by Major Farm Machinery 1 Megan Boal 2 Donal Coppinger 3 Kane Boal Champion Handler: Megan Boal Res Champion : Donal Coppinger National Dairy Show Finally for the year it was off to the National Dairy Show in Millsteet where club member Michael Freeney was making his maiden voyage to compete at the show. It really was a great achievement that on his first trip with his heifer Mirah Laven Maggie she was to win her class in the confined heifer in milk while also picking up Exb Bred and best Udder and Res Champion in the confined section,all of this under the careful and inch perfect showing of Kane Boal who also might I add was showing

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Club Notes in his first milking animal class, a great achievement by both it must be said. But however as in most families where there is a sister the boys don’t have it all there own way as Megan Boal was crowned Res Champion handler of the show earlier in the day which was no suprise after winning champion of Galway earlier in the summer, plus was 4th in her class of about 20 calves with Sprucegrove Heztry Peggy. All and all it was a good day out for the club and and Michael would like to thank the Boal family and Rory Timlin for helping him taste success in Cork. The Galway club would like to wish all its members and all that helped it out during the year a very happy Christmas and a successful 2016.And last of all we wish the best of luck to Tommy & Orla Screene of the Windfield Holsteins with their big event coming to Galway in July 2016 the IHFA Open Day. We promise it will be a tremendous day out for all and we look forward to seeing you there. Michael Freeney, PRO

Heifer Sale Our annual heifer sale took place in Castleisland Mart on March 27th 2015. Entries were well up on previous years. Prices remained strong even against the impending super levy fines and the threat of lower milk price. Champion heifer went to William Horgan with Agleemore Maggie, a very smart two year old heifer. Reserve champion went to Timmie Kirby. Thanks to our own Michael Maunsell for stepping in and judging on the day. Bull Sale On April 4th 2015 our annual bull sale was held in Castleisland Mart. The Champion Bull sponsored by Lee Strand Co-op Creamery Ltd was exhibited by first time winner Brendan Cremin with Maurice Harty taking Reserve Champion. Thanks to John Barrett Snr for judging and to the staff of Castleisland Mart for all their assistance. Thanks to all sponsors and catalogue advertisers for their continued support.

Michael Freeney and Kane Boal with sponsor Tom Baker, Eurogene at class presentation at NDS, Millstreet

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40th Anniversary Celebration Night

Open Evening Our annual field evening took place on Friday June 26th on the farm of Kieran Harty, idyllically situated against the back drop of the wild Atlantic Ocean. We were blessed with a fine evening to appreciate such a fine herd of cows. It was great to see Kieran get recognition for his breeding goals with an EBI award at the IFA National Herds Competition presented at the National Open Day. A great evening was had by all who attended and all present were treated to wonderful refreshments at the end of the evening. Big thanks to our master judge on the night John Barrett. Again, our appreciation to Kerry Agri Business for their continued sponsorship of this occasion. Results were as follows: Senior: 1. Peter Kennelly, 2. Seamus Curran, 3. Maurice Harty. 18–26 : 1. Noirin Kennelly, 2. Katie Kennelly, 3. Lauren Fitzmaurice 12 – 18: 1. Jack Walsh, 2. Aisling Harty, 3. James King

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National Open Day This years National Open Day was held on the farm of Paul Hannon home of the renowned Lisnalty Herd on what was a special occasion marking the 50th anniversary of the IHFA. An enjoyable day was had by all who attended. Summer Evening / Presentation Night For the second year running, our Annual Summer/ Awards night was held in Mc Hales Streford End Bar and Restaurant, Causeway. Once again this evening wouldn’t be possible without the generous sponsorship of our local multi national company Dairy Master. We would like to extend our appreciation for their continued sponsorship of our Herds Competition. This year we had the privilege of it being judged by Mr. Tom Kelly, a great honour to have a judge of this caliber to carry out the adjudication process. Many thanks to our drivers over the course of Tom’s stay.

Champion bull exhibited by Brendan Cremins, Judge John Barrett

Reserve Champion exhibited by Maurice Harty

Champion Heifer exhibited by William Horgan Judge Michael Maunsell

Reserve Heifer exhibited by Tim Kirby

Junior 1. Jeremiah Daly, 2. John Joe Dillon & Paul O’Dowd, 3. Liam Houlihan. Lowest SCC Spring – Padraig Healy Autumn – Brendan Cremin Lifetime Production cow in kgs of fat & protein Spring – Richard Langford Autumn – Maurice Harty Highest Cow in Kgs of Protein: Spring – William Horgan, Autumn – Hugh Dwyer Highest Production Herd Spring – William Horgan, Autumn – Maurice Harty Highest Conformation Herd Spring – William Horgan Autumn – Timmy Kirby Overall Highest EBI Herd: John King Spring Senior Best Cow: 1. Donal O’ Connell, 2. John and Nora Walsh, 3. William Horgan. Spring Junior Cow 1. William Horgan, 2. John & Nora Walsh, 3. James Egan. Spring Heifer 1. Seamus Curran, 2. Jeremiah Daly, 3. John King. Autumn Senior Cow 1. Tim Kirby, 2. Maurice Harty, 3. John Dillon. Autumn Junior Cow 1. Tim Kirby, 2. Brendan Cremin, 3. Kieran Harty. Autumn Heifer 1. Des O’Connor, 2. Maurice Harty, 3. Kieran Harty. Judges Award Spring: Ross O’Neill Autumn: Muiris Harty Overall Champion Cow: This year saw the addition of an extra category kindly sponsored by Dairy Master to mark our 40th Anniversary. Brendan Cremin – Lismoyle GJO Aisling. LIfetime Achievement Award Our lifetime achievement award was presented to Paddy and Hannah Landers. Robert Groves presented us with a brief run down of Paddys and Hannah’s history with the club which

Best Pair exhibited by Kieran Harty

The results are as follows: Autumn Senior 1. Maurice Harty, 2. Timmy Kirby, 3. Kieran Harty. Intermediate 1. Hugh Dwyer, 2. Donal Pierce, 3. Brendan Cremin. Spring Senior 1. William Horgan, 2. Sean Begley, 3. James Egan. Intermediate 1. Ross O’Neill, 2. John & Nora Walsh, 3. Padraig Healy

stretches back many years. Hannah continues to be active in the club co-ordinating our herds competition annually. Many thanks to both Paddy and Hannah for their contribution to the club throughout the years and congratulations. 40th Anniversary Celebrations This is a landmark year for the club, celebrating our 40th year in existence. To mark the occasion a Gala Dinner was held in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Fri Nov 6th. Our MC for the night was our Chairperson John Walsh, who flawlessly guided us through the night, along with the help of some fascinating photos from the past. It was an honour to have two founding members present on the night, Des O ‘Connor and Tim McEllistrim. Both spoke so highly and fondly of their involvement in the club, and their version of events on that special night in the Listowel Arms hotel in 1975 where the Kerry Holstein Breeders Club was formed. Charles Gallagher Chief Executive of the IHFA, along with Peter Ging, President of the IHFA said a few words. Presentations to former Presidents, Chairpersons, and Secretaries were made. Maurice Harty, current President of the KHFBC spoke of his memories of the club, and fittingly remembered all those who passed away throughout the years. Once the music started, the celebrations rolled into the early hours, with some audience participation on stage also. Many thanks to the staff of the Ballyroe Heights Hotel who treated us to a fantastic meal. Of course the night would not have been possible without the hard work of our secretary Geraldine Harty and chairperson John Walsh. Upcoming Events Our annual club tour will take place on the 9th, 10th and 11th of December, heading north to the Royal Ulster Fair, with visits to the newly formed UCD Herd and the Monamore Herd of Tom Kelly Our AGM will take place in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in early December, all new members welcome.

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Club Notes I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who helped with Club events throughout the year and to the hard work of our secretary Geraldine Harty and Chairperson John Walsh. As my term as PRO nears an end, I would like to thank all who helped me over the last three years. Let’s hope the next 40 years for the club will be as enjoyable as the first 40. Seamus Curran, PRO

Lifetime Achievement Award Winners Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Paddy & Hannah Landers: Maurice Harty President, Geraldine Harty Secretary, Mairead Landers, Paddy & Hannah Landers recipients, John Walsh Chairman

Spring Section Winners Kerry Friesian Breeders Herds Competition L to R Back John Joe Dillon, Paul O’Dowd, William Horgan, Sean Begley, Liam Leen (Dairymaster), Tom Kelly (Judge), Jack Walsh, Padraig Healy L to R Front Cormac Walsh, Ross O’Neill, Shane O’Connell, Brian Daly, Jeremiah Daly, John Walsh (Chairman)

Spring Winners

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Autumn Section Winners Herds Competition Back L to R Kieran Harty, Timmie Kirby, Brendan Cremins, Maurice Harty, Liam Leen & Noel Scanlon Dairymaster Front L - R John Walsh Chairman, Tom Kelly Judge, Geraldine Harty Secretary Autumn Winners

Kerry Friesian Breeders Club Herds Competition Champion Cow Perpetual Cup being presented to Brendan & Eleanor Cremins L to R John Walsh Chairman, Maurice Harty President, Eleanor & Brendan Cremins, John Walsh Chairman, Tom Kelly Judge

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Individual winners autumn

Mary Collins, wife of the late John B Collins club founder and Peter Ging, IHFA President Past Officers - Past Presidents, chairpersons and secretaries KHFBC 1975 - 2015

Mary Collins cutting the 40th anniversary cake

Jack Goulding accepting a presentation on behalf of his grandfather Jackie Goulding RIP from Peter Ging

Founding Members: Back row: John Walsh Club chairman,Jack Goulding, Mary Collins, Tim Kennelly, Tim McEllistrim, Cllr Mike Kennelly Front Row: Maurice Harty Club President, Peter Ging IHFA President, Des Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

Cllr Mike Kennelly accepting a presentation on behalf of Michael Kennelly RIP founding member

Peter Ging & Des Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor founding member accepting a presentation on behalf of his grandfather Jackie Goulding

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Peter Ging & Tim McEllistrm founding member Tim Kennelly accepting a presentation from Peter Ging, IHFA President on behalf of his father Maurice Kennelly RIP founding member

Club Notes March Meeting The club had an overall successful year, attendance at events, was quite good. An indoor meeting in March hosted by Zoetis, in attendance was Charles Chavasse. There was plenty of questions for the floor, an informative meeting, also present was Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA. A collection was taken up at the time of the A.G.M. in aid of charity, the club matched the collection and a cheque was presented to the Kildare hospice on 19th March.

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Emerald Expo Emerald Expo was a very successful show with club volunteers helping to set it up in Punchestown and more importantly helped put things in order when the show was over. Herds Competition F.B.D herds competition, 25th to 28th May, our judge this year was Eddie Barrett, who was very able and had a very busy few days. Winners were, Premier Section: Production: 1. Dermot Jackson 2. Victor Jackson 3. Cyril Dowling Inspection: 1. Brochan Cocoman 2. Dermot Jackson 3. Victor Jackson Overall winner: Brochan Cocoman Special Classes: Cyril Dowling, Exhibitor bred, Baldonnel Goldwyn Supreme. Cow family- Cyril Dowling. Young cow and mature cow, Cyril Dowling. Best heifer and bull progeny, Victor Jackson. Senior Section: Production: 1. John Murphy 2. David Hanley 3. Pat Loughlin Inspection: 1. David Hanley 2. John Murphy 3. Pat Loughlin Overall Winner: David Hanley Exhibitor bred, David Hanley and best heifer, bull progeny, cow family and mature cow, John Murphy. Best young cow, Knockmaroon Estate. Intermediate Section Production: 1. Joe Doran 2. Dermot Doherty 3. Derek Tierney Inspection: 1. Joe Doran 2. Tony Kavanagh 3. Aodhan Dempsey, winner Joe Doran. Exhibitor bred, bull progeny, cow family and young cow, Joe Doran, best heifer, Tony Kavanagh, Mature cow, Tony Kavanagh. Junior Section Production: 1. Brian Gray 2. William Boothman Inspection: 1. Gerry Flynn 2. Tom O Grady 3. John Coakley, winner Gerry Flynn Exhibitor bred: bull progeny and best heifer- young cow and mature cow, Gerry Flynn Cow family, Norman Stanley Field Evening Field Evenings, 9th June, In David Hanley’s, a nice fine evening and a very good herd, David is always well placed in our herd’s competition. Master judge Peter Ging (President of I.H.F.A). A very enjoyable evening. 30th June, in Brochan Cocoman’s, a good fine evening and a top class herd. Paul Flanagan acted as master judge and sorted everything very capably. A great social aspect to both these field evenings and many thanks to David and Brochan for hosting us.

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Kildare Holstein Friesian Club Alltech Silage Awards, 2015, winner, Tony Jackson (2nd left), Kiltegan, receives his award with Club Chairman John Murphy, Sarah Maher of sponsors Alltech, and Ned Loughlin, Teagasc Rep

Kildare Holstein Friesian Club Alltech Silage Awards, 2015, 2nd place runner-up prize winner David Hanley (centre), Kildare Town, with Club Chairman John Murphy, and Sarah Maher of sponsors Alltech

Alltech Silage Competition Alltech Silage competition, final on Tuesday 20th Oct, winners were, 1. Tony Jackson 2. David Hanley 3. Victor Jackson. Quality was slightly up on last year. In attendance was Ned Loughlin who supplied the results and had a big input into the competition. Sarah Maher (Alltech) who spoke for the company who are, great supporters of our club. Altogether, very good silage was made by our club members. Thanks to sponsors and participants for a very successful competition. In Sympathy With Regret, we learned of the death of Brendan Dunleavy, RIP during the summer. Brendan was a great friend to our club. Our sympathy to his family. Joan Lambert (Hon sec)

Laois/Offaly Two of the founding committee members of the club, Marie Lyons and Tommy Finlay cut the cake at Nevilles field evening.

Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA presents Tommy Founding committee member and IHFA Finlay with a special award by the IHFA in president, Peter Ging, presents Tommy with recognition of his contribution to the breed his award at Tullamore Show. through his tireless work with Tullamore show

The Neville family hosted our third field evening at which we had a bbq as part of the IHFA 50th anniversary celebrations. This cake was made by Sally Duffy.

Michael Booth’s Beechrow Twains Atwood, Champion Calf, National YMA Finals 2015

One of the highlights of the year for the Club was Peter Ging’s election as President of the IHFA. Peter is a founder member of the club and has worked tirelessly since for the club and breed in general, so this honour is a fitting recognition of his efforts. Field Evenings Our first field evening took place in Denis Donohoes Seanacourt herd and a great crowd were treated to a fantastic herd of really stylish, milky cows. The sponsors on the evening were Grassland Agro and Progressive Genetics. The second field evening was hosted by the Garry family in Portarlington. The evening was sponsored by WC plant hire, Glanbia, John Dempsey dairy services and Mulligan plant and agri. The third field evening which incorporated a bar-b-que to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the IHFA was held in Ollie and Martina Nevilles farm in Tullamore. There was a great turnout in spite of the poor weather and all enjoyed the hospitality. The evening was sponsored by Lakeland dairies, Coyle agri and Celtic sea minerals. Herds Competition Our annual herds competition was judged by Mervyn Kearney. Mervyn very bravely took on the whole competition on his own, over 40 herds! It made the running of the competition a lot more straight forward from an organisational point of view

Denis Donohoe had a great summer with his calf Seanacourt Doorman Latisiha ET, pictured here with Denis’ mother and handler, Mary Conroy with Louella Lang, Volac, sponsor.

and Mervyn was a pleasure to work with. The results will be announced at the annual dinner in the Bridge House Hotel. Website The club this year launched its website and facebook page and the use of both is growing slowly but steadily and it is hoped they can become a useful way of keeping in touch with members, sponsors and others interested in the club in real time. The web address is www.laoisoffalyfriesianbreeders.com and the facebook page is www.facebook.com/laoisoffalyfriesianbreeders. As the year draws to a close, the club is preparing for our annual silage seminar sponsored by J Grennan & Sons at which the winners of the silage competition will be announced. The following week, our dinner and presentation night takes place in the Bridge House hotel, Tullamore. It only remains to wish all our members a peaceful Christmas and prosperous 2016. John Gill

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Club Notes Limerick/Clare We thank our sponsor Bank of Ireland represented by Pat Byrnes for their kind sponsorship. We thank Edward, Olivia and family for hosting the field evening and organising the activities for the presentation of prizes. Herds Competition A good number of herds took part in this year’s herds competition. Peter Ging of Ballyclider herd officiated as judge for this year. Peter complimented the club members on the stock presented on the various farms. Peter commented that he has done a number of these competitions and it does not get easier especially when viewing the standard of stock presented in Limerick and Clare. We thank Peter for his time and effort in doing this job, it is very much appreciated.

Limerick & Clare Breeders Directory Launch

Discussion Group Sean and John Curtin’s Rosstemple herd was the venue for our discussion group in April this year. Lory O’Hanlon was the guest speaker explaining the Weeks’ “triple A” (aAa) mating system. A good discussion and debate was had among the members. It was generally felt that this was another good tool to have in the selection and matching of sires to breed a more balanced, more profitable cow. Thanks to Lory and also to Brian Frawley of Southern Milling who provided tea and sandwiches. Stockjudging In June we visited the farm of Edward and Olivia Fitzgerald for our stock judging. Edward and family farm in Effin with the Toberfort pedigree registered herd. Edward is a past winner of the prestigious National Milk Quality Award. Three great classes of animals were presented in the Senior, Junior and the heifer sections. Kevin Flynn of the Reary herd in Co. Laois was Master Judge on the night and was very complimentary on the cows presented. A large crowd attended and the results were as follows: Under 12: 1. Kate Frawley 2. Bill Hannon 3. Mike Frawley Under 18: 1. Rachael McNamara 2. Emma McNamara 3. Claire Hannon Intermediate: 1. Owen Laffan 2. Lisa Ring 3. Luke Storan Senior: 1. Willie Walsh 2. Eoin Horgan 3. Des Frawley

Under 12 Stockjudging Winners

Our prize giving night was held at Monaleen G.A.A. club. Once again J.H. Roche and Sons Ltd were our sponsor for the herds competition and were represented by Paul Hennessy and Richard Gleeson on the night. Results : Elite Winter 1. Paul & John Hannan 2. Aidan Frawley 3 John Horgan Senior Cow John Moroney Junior cow Paul & John Hannon Heifer in milk Paul & John Hannon Elite Spring 1 Margaret Laffan 2 Edward Fitzgerald 3 Pat Toomey Senior Cow Margaret Laffan Junior Cow Margaret Laffan Heifer in milk Edward Fitzgerald Premier Winter 1 Dermot Ryan 2 John Curtin 3 Des Frawley Senior Cow John Curtin Junior Cow Dermot Ryan Heifer in milk Tom & Damien Storan Premier Spring 1 Pat Mullane 2 John McNamara 3 Ml & Liz McNamara Senior Cow John McNamara Junior Cow Ml & Liz McNamara Heifer in milk Willie Walsh Development Class 1 Rosaleen O‘Reilly 2 Charles O’Malley 3 John Madden Senior Cow Rosaleen O’Reilly Junior Cow John Madden

Senior Stockjudging Winners

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Heifer in milk Rosaleen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly EBI Cow award: Declan Flynn EBI Herd award: Declan Flynn Protein award Declan Flynn Judges Award Aidan & Sally Anne Frawley Top Type Herd Paul & John Hannon Overall Champion Heifer Tom & Damien Storan Overall Champion Junior Cow Paul & John Hannan Overall Senior Cow John McNamara Champion Cow Family John Horgan Champion Herd 2015 Paul & John Hannan

Presentation to Master Judge, Kevin Flynn

IHFA Open Day, Club perspective On the 8th July at Paul & John Hannansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lisnalty herd was one of the biggest open days in IHFA history. A crowd of 4000 attended in viewing one of the finest pedigree herds in the country. Congratulations to Paul, Eileen, John & Audrey and families, and Jimmy and Marie for hosting this event and compliments on the standard of cattle presented.

Presentation to Edward & Olivia Fitzgerald, Stockjudging hosts

Premier Winter Class Winners

Premier Spring Class Winner

Elite Winter Class Winners

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Club Notes From a Club perspective the preparations of helping the Hannons started 3 weeks before the open day. “Volunteers” were sought and provided to help train the cattle for the stock judging and sale. Great fun was had in the evenings with cattle and people being led around the yard, sometimes with the people in control and sometimes with the cattle. Refreshments were provided each evening as people sat and reviewed the progress of the session. Many thanks to all the club members who helped in both large and small part to make the day a success. Paul sincerely thanked all those club members who participated in making it such a super day and one that we’ll remember for a long time. IHFA Open Day notable club results In the National herds competition results congratulations to Paul Hannon (Lisnalty) for 1st in the over 70 section, a super achievement in the year of hosting the Open day. Congratulations also to Margaret Laffan (Everground) for finishing 3rd in the Spring section.

Brochure In conjunction with the open day hosted in the club this year, the club decided to collate a brochure listing club members and offering the members the opportunity to place their own advert. This is something members would not have done before and there was great entertainment in getting these prepared and proof read. We thank the committee of Mervyn Kearney, Margaret Laffan and Willie Walsh for their perseverance in preparing the Club Brochure and to Alison Beattie for all her guidance. We launched the brochure at the open day with Willie presenting the first copy to Peter Ging IHFA president. Local Show Scene Newcastle West show was judged by Stephen Nagle. Ballyelen Talent Lustre won Champion for Tom Lynch who also exhibited Reserve Champion. Pat Mullane won at Ennis Show with Desmond Dundee Suzy. Judge John Barrett gave Reserve to Brian Shannahon. Cappamore show was judged by Sean McSweeney. He tapped out 4th calver Barna Ross Linda as Champion exhibited by Michael and Liz McNamara. The Reserve was won by Margaret Laffan with the heifer Everground Bonny 15. Limerick Show at the end of August had a huge turnout of Holsteins with over 50 animals. Mick Gould judging made Ricky Barrett’s Laurelelm Fever Perfection Champion with Mike and Liz MacNamara’s Barna Ross Linda Reserve and Margaret Laffan’s heifer Everground Bonny 15 Honourable Mention. Finally congratulations to the Neville family for winning the confined Champion at the National Dairy Show with Hallow Attwood Twizzle.

It’s all about Teamwork! Training for the IHFA Open Day at Hannan’s

Well done to Michael & Mary Ita McCarthy of the Cillmhuire Herd for getting through to the National Milk Quality Award finals this year. Sponsorship As always in a club, sponsorship is very important and appreciated. We thank our sponsors, J.H. Roche & Sons Ltd, Bank of Ireland, Southern Milling, North Munster and Kerry Group for their generous contributions. Condolences The club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to club members who lost family members during the year. John Curtin Pupils of Carnane Primary School singing “Limerick, you’re a lady” at the press launch for the Open Day

Training in progress

Thomas Neville winning Confined Champion at the National Dairy Show

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Breeders Meeting 2015 started off with a bang with its first Breeders Meeting of 2015 taking place on Tuesday 7th April in the Snail Box. Topic for the night was Exploiting the potential of the higher input/ output system in a post quota era. First speaker on the night was Dr. Karina Pierce, UCD. Karina spoke about the new UCD project and maximising profitability post quota. Second speaker was Seamus Hughes from Progressive Genetics. Seamus spoke about exploiting milk and milk solids from bull selection and results from genomic evaluations so far. Field Evening First Field Evening took place on the farm of John Kealy, Randalstown, Slane, Co. Meath. John is farming 200 acres and is milking 150 cows. The Randalstown Herd has won the National EBI Award for the last 2 years. There was a great turnout given that the weather was so good on the night. Second Field Evening took place on the farm of Gerry and Peter Reynolds in Kilmessan, Co Meath, on the 15th July. Peter and Gerry - Cardiffstown Herd - are running a family farm consisting of 250 milking cows, on a grazing platform of 250 acres over a total of 415 acres. A great night was had by all.

We would like to thank Zurich Insurance for being our Main Sponsor for the 2nd year running of the Herds Competition which took place from the 8th – 12th June, 2015. Judges for this year’s competition were Dennis Smyth to judge the Elite and Intermediate sections, David Hawkins to judge the Senior and Junior sections and our own Alan Dorian judged the Spring Section. Prize giving was in the Snail Box and winners were as follows: Elite Section Overall: 1st Paul B Walsh 2nd Thomas Kelly 3rdRichard Whelan Production: 1st Richard Whelan 2nd Paul B. Walsh 3rd Robert J. Moore Inspection: 1st Paul B. Walsh 2nd Thomas Kelly 3rd Leo Collins Senior Section Overall: 1st Joseph Connell 2nd Leo Nulty 3rd Anthony Daly Production: 1st Gerard Caffrey 2nd Jim McGrane 3rd Leo Nulty Inspection: 1st Joseph Connell 2nd John Matthews 3rd Anthony Daly Intermediate Section Overall: 1st Padraig O’Scanaill 2nd Peter Taaffe 3rd Gerry Reynolds Production: 1st Padraig O’Scanaill 2nd Peter Taffee 3rd Stephen Lawlor

Stockjudging Results of the Stock Judging was Overall Senior Leo Collins, Overall Junior Brian Crinion and Overall Ladies Anne Caffrey.

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Club Notes IHFA Open Day IHFA Open Day at Lisnalty, Co. Limerick - A great day all round was had by the NEHFBC at the Stock Judging in Limerick on the 9th July with us winning both Senior and Junior Sections. Snr Team: Brendan Mennis, Leo Nulty and Thomas Daly. Jnr Team: Alexander Nulty, Jack Mennis and Matthew Flanagan.

Inspection: 1st Padraig Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Scanaill 2nd Gerry Reynolds 3rd William Eivers Junior Section Overall: 1st John Finnegan 2nd Tom Burke 3rd John Hatton Production: 1st John Hatton 2nd Patrick Pentony 3rd Seamus Byrne Inspection: 1st John Finnegan 2nd Patrick Meegan 3rd Tom Burke Spring Section: Overall 1st Michael Kieran 2nd David Hannon 3rd Kevin Clare Jnr. Production 1st Michael Kieran 2nd David Hannon 3rd Joseph McKeever Inspection 1st Michael Kieran 2nd David Hannon 3rd Kevin Clare Jnr.

Silage Competition The Silage Competition took place in September and was kindly sponsored by Agri King. We had an increase in members taking part and our winner for 2015 was Michael McDonnell. Guest speaker on the night was Joe Patton, Teagasc.

Calf Show The Calf Show took place at the Flavours of Fingal Show in Newbridge House, Donabate on the 28th June, 2015. Paul Flanagan has written a separate report in the YMA section.

2nd Field Evening - Stocking Overall Winner - Leo Collins presented by President Robbie Moore

Hall of Fame Award 2015 Congratulations to Peter Flanagan of the Tubbertoby Herd on being awarded the Hall of Fame Award 2015. Peter was also a proud founder member of the North Eastern Friesian Breeders Club and served on the committee as Chairman, Secretary and Chairman of the Clubs Herds competition which then numbered over a hundred herds. Looking forward to our 40th Anniversary in 2016. Linda Walsh

2nd Field Evening Host Gerry Reynolds, President

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February Meetings We opened the year with two on farm meetings about the importance of water quality and cow health. The meetings were hosted by Gary Hurley and Enda Jordan many thanks to both. Terry Sloan assisted by Peter Clancy gave a very informative talk on water quality and its importance to the health of the cow. This was a new venture for the club to host meetings on farm and it proved to be a success. Huge thanks to Gary Hurley and Enda Jordan for hosting these.

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Noel and Joan Rothwell hosts of the second field evening and pictured left are club members who attended the field evening

Stock Judging and field evening The first field evening was held in Eamon & Anne Browne’s Shelin herd in late May. The weather was lovely and allowed everyone a great chance to view a wonderful herd of cows. Everyone enjoyed the lovely refreshments that were served afterwards. Thanks to the Browne family for a great night. The master judge on the night and also the herd competition judge was Alister Laird - many thanks for doing a great job on both. The second field evening brought us to Noel & Joan Rothwell’s Boleybawn Herd in early June. Cyril Dowling was the master judge on the night. Cyril also presented the IHFA Diamond and Gold cow awards on the night to Noel and Joan Rothwell, John Asple, Thomas Byrne, John Hurley, Anthony Kealy, Sean Murphy, Mark Murphy, Pat O Leary, Oliver Power and Sam Rose a huge well done to all as it is quite an achievement. Again the weather was wonderful and another opportunity to see some great cows. We were treated to another great supper - many thanks to all the Rothwell family. Thanks also go to the

Cyril Dowling with Stockjudging Winners Alice Hennessy, Sarah Condren & Joe Kehoe

sponsor on both nights Glanbia. Congratulations to all the stock judging winners who will represent us at next year’s open day. Seniors: Garry Hurley, Sean Murphy, Pat O’Leary Intermediate: Sarah Condren, Joe Kehoe, Alice Hennessey Junior: Mark Hurley, Geoffery Chapman, Katie Gahan IHFA Open Day At Paul Hannan’s Lisnalty Herd on the 8th July the club had a good turn out and a great day was had by all. Congratulations to our intermediate team of Sarah Condren, Joe Kehoe and Maebh Kehoe on winning 1st Prize in the National stockjudging. Further congratulations to the Byrne family for being placed second in the spring calving section of the National Herds Competition. Club Calf Show The club calf show took place in Clough on Monday 13th July and was a great success. It was great to see such a big crowd at it and to see both new exhibitors and new handlers. Thanks to our sponsors on the night Bretts Feeds, Kilkenny and Gardener Grain. A huge thanks must also go to to Laura and Louise Sinnott for organising the night so successfully.

Cyril Dowling with Stockjudging Winners Brian Hurley and Sinead Byrne

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Cyril Dowling with Stockjudging Winners Mark Hurley and Geoffrey Chapman

Club Notes National YMA Calf Show The club was represented by calves and handlers from the Gahan, Hurley, Murphy, Maguire, Jones and Sinnott families at the National calf show in Kilkenny. It was a lovely sight to see so many young people in the ring doing such a skillful job - a very entertaining day out. Tinahely Show Many club members showcased their stock and handling skills at the annual Tinahely show on Monday the 4th of August. Gary Hurley Clonpaddin won the overall champion. Many thanks again to Michael Lyng who provided commentary at ringside. The club as usual served teas and great food at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show in the caravan by the judging ring where many people met for a chat and a cup of tea and to enjoy the fine display of stock.

Silage Competition 2015

Millstreet Show Well done to the Hurley, Sinnott and Jones families who represented the club at Millstreet. Congratulations to Katie Gahan who won champion handler in the 12-18 section. A tremendous amount of time, hard work and miles go into achieving this award, so a huge congratulations to all. Silage Competition On Monday 19th October on the Coach House Gorey, we hosted a meeting to announce the results of the silage competition. Present from Agri-King were Peter Clancy, Terry Sloane and Dan Malone. Baled Silage: 1st John Atkinson, 2ndSam Rose, 3rd Sean Condren Pit Silage: 1st Seamus Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, 2nd John Atkinson, 3rd Jim Sinnott Many thanks to Agri-King for sponsoring the prizes on the night and making this competition possible. Well done to all the participants and congrats to all the winners. Following on from this our chairman Enda Jordan welcomed Harold Sweetnam and his family. Harold is a former chairman of the club and was home to judge the show at Millstreet. Harold and his wife Miriam presented a slideshow of their life in Canada since they emigrated in 2000.This was very interesting and informative of the different obstacles they had to overcome down through the years. Pro: Joe Kehoe

Tara, Harold, Miriam & Mark Sweetnam

Katie Gahan at the National Dairy Show

The Slaney Club won the 18-26 stock judging section at the national open day in Limerick. Team members were Joe Kehoe, Maebh Kehoe & Sarah Condren

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Tipperary/Waterford lovely night a social time to catch up with old friends/breeders. This year we were all missing our friend Liam and much of the conversation was about his input into all club matters. We were delighted to have our Judge for the herds competition John O Flynn and his wife Chrissie for attending and presenting the prizes Thanks John for doing a fine job. Congratulations to all prize winners in Stock Judging and the Herds Competition and thanks to all our sponsers.

Noel Hennessy, overall winner with John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn, Judge and Phil Cusack Club Chairman

In Sympathy Tipperary/Waterford club year was overshadowed by the passing of one of our great club members Liam Hassett RIP. Liam passed away in late August after a short illness our sincere sympathy to his wife Vera son Billie daughters Geraldine and Nicola and extended family. He is sadly missed by all of us club members/friends may he rest in peace . Stockjudging We held 2 Stock Judging evenings during the year the first one on the farm of Philip Cusack. We were treated to a great herd of top quality cows for judging. Our judge for the night was Eamon Coleman who did a great job thanks Eamon. Thanks to the ladies for the lovely refreshments enjoyed afterwards. The second night was on the farm of Micheal Spillane again great cows for judging. Bill O Keeffe was the judge that night and he did a great job thanks Bill. Thanks to the ladies for the lovely refreshments. The stock judging evenings are a big part of club activities very informative and educational and enjoyable. Herd owners that host these evenings put a lot of work into them for which we are very grateful and we would like to encourage more people to attend they are open to everyone interested in good cows .

Herds Competition results Elite Section Ist Noel Hennessy 2nd Eamon Mc Loughney 3rd Hassetts Heifer in Milk Noel Hennessy Junior Cow Sean Kelly Senior cow Phil Cusack Cow Family Gordon and Andrew Nicholson Intermediate secion 1st Richard Drohan 2nd Liam Curran 3rd Chris Walsh Heifer in Milk Richard Drohan Senior Cow Liam Curran Cow Family Lam Curran Junior Section 1st Roger Barkely, 2nd Tom Julian 3rd Patrick Ryan Heifer in Milk: Tom Julian Junior Cow: Aidan Power Senior Cow: Tom Julian Cow Family: Tom Julian Best Protein % Heifer: John Fitzgerald Best Protein % Cow: Gordon & Andrew Nicholson Best Kgs Fat & Protein Heifer: Eamon McLoughney Best Kgs Fat & Protein Cow: Roger Barkley Lifetime Production: Paul Power EBI: Derek Ryan Best Protein Herd: Micheal Spillane Kathleen Kelly PRO

Day Trip We had a one day trip to Tintur Dairy part of Cappoquin Estate Co Waterford to visit a high production herd (240 cows) with emphasis on forage utillisation This is a high input / high output dairy system current projected 305 day yield 8991litres/cow 636kg solids .This was a very educational day with speakers Farm Manager Roger Barkley and Nutritionist Morgan Sheehy thanks to both for the welcome and the very informative talks. Herds Competition Out Herds competition Prize giving dinner was held in the Clonmel Park Hotel. It was a

Michael Spillane Best Protein Herd

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Roger Barkley Junior Section

Club Notes

Patrick Ryan, Junior Section

Aidan Power Junior Cow Award

Chris Walsh, Intermediate Section

Tom Julian, Junior Section

Vera Hassett Elite Section

Eamon McLoughney Elite Section

Noel Hennessy Elite Section

Sean Kelly Elite Section

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Winter Schedule The club kicked off it’s winter schedule in November. It was decided to invite two farmers to discuss how they run their systems. We were delighted to have Robert Shannon from West Cork and Stanley Wright from Longford as our guest speakers on the night. Both run very successful herds with very different systems. Robert milks 80 cows with herd average 1600 gallons @4.0%fat and 3.6%protein. Stanley milks 130 cows with herd average 1550 gallons @4.0%fat and3.4%protein. Even though both herds achieve similar results they are very different farms to manage. There were plenty of questions for our speakers and an enjoyable night was had by all. Our thanks to Robert for making the journey up and Stanley who was a bit closer to home. Our second evening was planned for early January but had to be postponed due to snow. When we did hold it we had two younger members of the club back from New Zealand to give a talk. Aisling Claffey and Donal Connaughton travelled to New

West Midlands Zealand for 5 months work placement as part of their studies in UCD. Aisling was 40 minutes from Christchurch on the Fairfax Stonehouse Farm milking 1130 cows. Donal was working with a native of Roscommon Trevor Monson at the foothills of the mountains in Methvan. He was milking 1450 cows. The presentation covered every aspect of the farms they were on. There was plenty of debate into the night, all aspects of farming in New Zealand were covered. No question went unanswered. A most enjoyable night was had by all in attendance. Thank you to both of our speakers for very interesting presentations, and good luck with your studies. A.G.M. Our A.G.M. was held on the 15th April in Feericks Hotel Rathowen. The guest speaker was Sean O’Leary the IFA Dairy Committee Chairman. With superlevy’s looming and a drop in price on the way it was a very animated agm. Our thanks to Sean for attending, he withstood robust debate from the floor. The committee elected on the night were; Chairman John Shortall, Assistant Chair John Taylor, Secretary Oliver Costello, Treasurer Micheal Gunn, Assistant Treasurer John Stone, Y.M.A. Emer Kelly, P.R.O. Haesel Dickson New members are always a welcome addition to any club. If anyone wishes to join feel free to talk to any member of the club or someone on the committee.

Seamus Claffey & Kevin Flynn Herds Competition Judge

Seamus Claffey presents John Thompson with Chairmans Cup

Field Evenings Our first field evening took place in May at the Dickson Family Farm, Cornskye Herd just outside Moate Co.Westmeath While the evening was cold we were lucky in that it stayed dry for the night. Our thanks to the master judge for the night Richard Whelan. Also a thank you to the behind the scenes crew who put up refreshments on the night. Our winners on the night were as follows; U-16: 1. Colm McGerr 2. Lauren Claffey 3. Chloe McGerr Junior: 1. Ivan Austin 2. Graeme Taylor 3. Adrian Claffey Senior: 1. Paul Thompson 2. Thomas Stone 3. John Taylor. Our second field evening was held on the Magan Family Farm, Kilashee Co. Longford, Bunacloy Herd in July. We were a little bit unlucky with the weather, even though it was a mild evening. But this didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. Thanks to our master judge Tom Kelly who had his waterproofs at the ready. As well a thank you to the behind the scene crew who kept the refreshments flowing and tea topped up. The results were; U-16: 1. Loren Scott 1. Daniel Scott 2. Cathal McGerr. Juniors: 1. Graeme Taylor 2. Jerry Hynes 3. Sean Kelly Seniors: 1. John Taylor 2. Dessie Dunleavy 3. John Stone. Field evenings are great social get togethers as well as for looking at nice cows. The club would like to thank everyone involved in making the field evenings happen. The host families for facilities and refreshments, the judges and the people who score cards on the night.

John & Graeme Taylor Champion Overall Herd Winners

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Club Notes Herds Competition 2015 Our herds competition took place once again in June with over 30 herd taking part. Our thanks to our judge Kevin Flynn of the Reary Herd. The results were: Premier Section Heifer in milk 1 Adrian & Phil Ennis, 2 Martin & Maureen Reilly, 3 John & Thomas Stone. Junior Cow 1 Adrian & Phil Ennis, 2 John & Graeme Taylor, 3 Andrew & Ann Butler. Senior Cow 1 Martin Garvey, 2 John & Thomas Stone, 3 John, Lily & Edward Beirne. Development Section Heifer in milk 1 David Heaslip, 2 Robert & Paul Thompson, 3 Sean & Tom Kelly. Junior Cow 1 John Dolan, 2 Austin Scott, 3 Sean & Tom Kelly. Senior Cow 1 Sean & Tom Kelly, 2 Austin Scott, 3 Fergus & Jeanne Farrell. Special Awards Progeny Group 1 John & Graeme Taylor, 2 John & Thomas Stone, 3 PJ, John & Emer Kelly. Cow Family 1 Andrew & Ann Butler, 2 PJ, John & Emer Kelly, 3 Eamonn & Kenneth Bray. Oldest Cow in Herd John & Thomas Stone – Marlinstown Marconi Kimber Highest EBI Cow Micheal Magan –Bunacloy Heritage Teresa. Highest Production Cow Micheal Magan –Weeping Ash Jasper Appoint. Young Stockperson Award Cathal & Shane Dolan. Overall Champion Heifer in Milk Micheal Magan Overall Champion Junior Cow John, Lily & Edward Beirne Overall Champion Senior Cow PJ, John & Emer Kelly. Herd Awards Development Small 1 Fergus & Jeanne Farrell, 2 Jason Poyntz, 3 David Heaslip. Development Large 1 John Shortall, 2 Robert & Paul Thompson, 3 Joe O’Rourke. Premier Small 1 Martin Garvey, 2 Martin Reilly, 3 Colm McGerr. Premier Large 1 John & Thomas Stone, 2 Tom & Haesel Dickson,

3 Kevin & Micheal Gunn. Overall Champion Herd John & Graeme Taylor. Calf Show Our club calf show took place in July. We had a great turn out of YMA members with their calves. Thank’s to Hayden’s equestrian centre, sponsor’s Volac and everyone that was involved on the night. The results were; Little Leaders (no particular order) Jonathon Boyle, Isabelle Devine, John McGarry & Ian McGerr. Junior Handlers 1 Cian Mallon, 2 Dylan Poyntz, 3 Lauren McGarry, 4 Cathal McGerr, 5 Rachel McGarry, 6 Evan Poyntz. Senior Handlers 1 Graeme Taylor, 2 Jenny Hynes, 3 Edel Whitney, 4 Mark Butler, 5 David Whitney. Champion Handler: Cian Mallon Reserve Handler: Dylan Poyntz. Junior Calf 1 Cloonboygher Rustler Ellie, 2 Beechstream Wyman Valerie, 3 Beechstream Ponder Nora. Intermediate Calf 1 Cloonboygher Brokaw Stevenson, 2 Cloonboygher Legend Hiske, 3 Cloonboygher Uno Lilla. Senior Calf 1 Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET, 2 Breany Jerudo Orla, 3 Ballygeeher Befas Kena. Champion Calf Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET Reserve Calf Cloonboygher Brokaw Stevenson. Club Tour Our club tour took place on the 21st of August and took us up to Donegal. We visited the herds of John Allen and Trevor Lockhart. John Allen milks 68 pedigree registered British Friesian cows near Lifford. In August John’s herd was averaging 4.00% fat and 3.50% protein. Trevor is located near Letterkenny and is milking around 150 pedigree registered cows. The herd average is 9000kg at 3.90%fat and 3.34% protein. An enjoyable day was had by all. There was plenty of chat and thanks for the hospitality at both farms. This completed what was another enjoyable year of events in the club…

Club Conference A Club Conference to seek feedback from Club members will be held in January / February 2016 in three locations around the country. Club Secretaries will be notified of further details when finalised. 217

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CLONGOWES SID ALMERIC VG88 3YR 1st Lact. 9,300kg @ 4.30f and 3.15pr

1st Heifer in Milk & Best Udder, Charleville Show 2015 2nd Res. Champion, National Heifer in Milk Championship, Tullamore Show 2015 Dam EX Shottle, GDam EX Goldwyn

Sept. ‘15

WILLSBRO SECURE REDROSE VG 88 2ND LACT.

2nd Lact. 11,365kg @ 4.45f and 3.30pr

Redrose has a McCutchen yearling daughter Due in Dec. ‘15 to Mogul Dam. Willsbro Lightning Redrose EX GDam. Riverdane Rose EX 3Dam. Lavender Ruby Redrose EX 7 Gens EX Redrose family Sept. ‘15

MARCROFT BUCKEYE POCAHONTAS EX92 2E 6th Lact. 10,081kg, 4.50f, 3.43pr 12 Gens VG/EX - Marqi /Papoose Family She has a classy McCutchen yearling Due her 7th calf in Feb ‘16 (Supersire) at 8 yrs & 5mths.

Sept. ‘15

SOME OF THE BULLS DESTINED FOR SPING SALES AND FOR SALE PRIVATELY McCutchen - from Goldwyn Elegane EX92 2E 3rd Lact. 11,000kg, 3.80f, 3.71pr 6 Gens EX - Linjet, Durham, Broker, etc. Shottle from Mr. Sam from Barbie family VG87 3yr proj. 8,885kg,3.75f, 3.30pr GDam VG88 Toystory / EX Outside / EX Duram

ET BULLS

From KHW Boxer Avena VG86 1st Lact. 8,236kg, 4.20f, 3.50pr GDam Kamps Hallow Altitude EX95 13,000, 3.80f, 3.70pr - 365days Carf Emmeraude EX 12,624kg, 4.10f, 3.40pr - 365 days Generally regarded as one of Goldwyn’s best daughters in Europe

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BEST OF THE BEST EXCELLENT 95

EXCELLENT 95

Name: Glaslough Miss Petra EX95 (3E) DOB: 02-Sep-08 Sire: Mr Minister MGS: Tcet Lyster EX Owner: David & Kenneth Boyd Mullaghduff, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

Name: Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET EX95 (2E) DOB: 06-Jan-08 Sire: KHW Kite Advent Red ET MGS: Sunnylodge Linjet Owner: Philip Jones Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Udder Score: EX95 Feet & Legs Score: EX96 Final Score: EX95 Classification: 2015

Udder Score: EX97 Feet & Legs Score: EX92 Final Score: EX95 Classification: 2015

EXCELLENT 95

Name: Meelickmore Duet 6 EX95 (4E) DOB: 16-Mar-06 Sire: Jocko Besne MGS: Lynbrook Raven B ET Owner: Sean Roughneen, Clooninshin Meelick Swinford Co Mayo Udder Score: EX94 Feet & Legs Score: EX93 Final Score: EX95 Classification: 2015 (No photo available)

Name: Emerald Talent Sue EX95 (4E) DOB: 11-Feb-07 Sire: Ladino Park Talent-Imp-ET EX MGS: Bosside Ruben Owner: Donal Neville Ballinaguile, Croagh, Co. Limerick Udder Score: EX97 Feet & Legs Score: EX93 Final Score: EX95 Classification: 2015

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BEST OF THE BEST EXCELLENT 93 - 3rd calver

Name: DOB: Sire: MGS: Owner:

Baldonnel Goldie Larissa EX93 05-Sep-10 Braedale Goldwyn Regancrest Dundee ET Cyril Dowling & Tadhg Bourke Kingswood Farm, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin

Udder Score: EX93 Feet & Legs Score: EX93 Final Score: EX93 Classification: 2015

EXCELLENT 93 - 3rd calver

Name: DOB: Sire: MGS: Owner:

Kilwarden Shottle L.Carmen EX93 09-Jan-10 Picston Shottle ET Tesk-Holm Valiant Rockie ET Brochan Cocoman Kilwarden, Kill, Co. Kildare

Udder Score: EX93 Feet & Legs Score: EX93 Final Score: EX93 Classification: 2015

EXCELLENT 90 - 2nd calver Name: DOB: Sire: MGS: Owner:

Hallow Atwood Twizzle EX90 08-Oct-11 Maple-Downs-IGW Atwood KHW Kite Advent Red ET Philip Jones, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Udder Score: EX90 Feet & Legs Score: VG89 Final Score: EX90 Classification: 2015 (no photo available)

Name: DOB: Sire: MGS: Owner:

Bordermist Sanchez Fran ET EX93 20-Feb-10 Gen-Mark Stmatic Sanchez EX Silky Gibson ET EX Bordermist Syndicate c/o Philip Jones, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Udder Score: EX93 Feet & Legs Score: EX92 Final Score: EX93 Classification: 2015

Errors in parity attaching to classification Dry off dates are critical to ensure correct parity attaching to your classification SENDING IN DRY OFF DATES IS CRITICAL FOR ACCURATE MILK RECORDING DATA AND GENERATION OF YOUR ANNUAL HERD REPORT Refer to IHFA Admin pages for further detail 220

Four Generations of Kennelly’s at the Halters Akeragh Leader Ebony Ex 93 Champion Dingle 2015

Akeragh James Primrose VG88 Champion Ballyvourney 2015

Akeragh Wallis Blanche Ex92 Champion Kilgarvan 2015 Reserve Ballyvourney 2015

Mountbeamish Dorwyn Riva VG86 Honourable Mention Tralee 2015 1st Heifer in Milk Tralee 2015 1st Heifer in Milk Kilgarvan 2015 1st Heifer in Milk Ballyvourney 2015 Reserve Champion Kilgarvan 2015

Akeragh CRXO Primrose 2 Akeragh CRXO Carla 3 1st Progeny Pair Tullamore ’14 &’15

Maunsell Jotan Ivory Red Champion Heifer Dingle 2015

Females of all ages usually for sale Kennelly Family, Ballinprior, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. Tel.: 087 6752152, email: akeraghholsteins@hotmail.com

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PREFIX

BREEDER

ADDRESS

COOLMOHAN

PATRICK FLYNN

KILWORTH, CO CORK

238.9

EBI

MILK FERT CALV MAINT MGMT HEALTH 26

181

-0

CURRA

KIERAN HEARNE

CARRICK-ON-SUIR, CO WATERFORD

227.8

134

-1

BALLYMADDOCK

TIMOTHY FITZGERALD

PORTLAOISE, CO LAOIS

219.6

131

BALLYKINASH

JIM DELAHUNTY

BIRR, CO TIPPERARY

219.5

137

DERRINSALLOW

JAMES MURRAY

BIRR, CO OFFALY

215.7

130

GARRANDENNY

-2

HILLSDALE

CAHERADERRY

LORNA EVELYN SIXSMITH-JAMES CRETTYARD, CO CARLOW

214.6

133

KEVIN HEGARTY

KILWORTH, CO CORK

209.9

112

DECLAN O’DWYER

LAHINCH, CO CLARE

209.0

124

-1

BRENDAN MEADE

STAMULLEN, CO MEATH

204.7

106

TONY BEECHER

BALLYHOOLY, CO CORK

201.9

-1

STAMULLEN

CASTLEBLAGH

BALLYDEHOB

ROBERT SHANNON

BALLYDEHOB, CO CORK

201.7

BROWNEY

THOMAS J KEARNEY

RATHCORMAC, CO CORK

200.0

110

GLENLARY

CARRACOUSH

SEAMUS CRAWFORD

KILMALLOCK, CO LIMERICK

199.3

114

-1

DENIS O’CONNELL

MALLOW, CO CORK

198.6

-0

KINGFORT

JOHN KING

LIXNAW, CO KERRY

198.3

115

BELLVIEW

TREVOR BEAMISH

CARRIGTWOHILL, CO CORK

196.4

104

-0

BALLYGOWN

SEAMUS KNOX

PILTOWN, CO KILKENNY

195.3

110

-1

RAMP

DAMIAN MURPHY

NEWMARKET, CO CORK

193.0

108

-2

CARNVIEW

THOMAS KEEVERS

YOUGHAL, CO WATERFORD

193.0

105

-1

KERAUN

MICHAEL KENNEDY

NENAGH, CO TIPPERARY

192.8

111

-1

BARNAHASH

LARRY KEARNEY

FERMOY CO CORK

191.2

102

FOWLERSTOWN

ROBERT J MOORE

STAMULLEN, CO MEATH

189.7

-2

DOCHAS

MICHAEL CASEY

COMMONS ROAD, CORK

188.6

100

-0

OLCASTLETOWN

ROBERT P DRAKE

KILDORRERY, CO CORK

187.9

-1

CILLWALSH

LIAM WALSH

TALLOW, CO WATERFORD

187.1

-2

Data Source ICBF, July 2015

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KEY Messages for 2016

Progress towards eradication Eradication of BVD by 2020 remains achievable. This is the objective originally established for the programme. Achieving this objective will depend on putting in place an immediate and effective solution to the problem of the retention by a small but significant number of farmers of Persistently Infected (PI) animals.

BVD testing in 2016 For 2016, tag testing of new born calves will continue in all herds. This is the safest and most cost-effective approach at the current level of disease prevalence.

Reduced cost testing for herds with Negative Herd Status in 2016 A number of laboratories will offer a reduced price for herds with NHS. Contact your preferred laboratory(s) to confirm prices (for a list of labs see www.animalhealthireland.ie/page.php?id=97). The requirements to qualify for Negative Herd Status 1. completion of a minimum of three years of tissue tag testing on calves born into the herd in each of these three years; 2. existence of a negative BVD status for every animal currently in the herd (on the basis of either ‘direct’ or ‘indirect’ results); 3. absence of any animal(s) deemed to be persistently infected with BVD virus from the herd in the 12 months preceding the acquisition of NHS.

How to verify if your herd will qualify for Negative Herd Status on January 1st 2016 Check to see if all animals in your herd have either a direct (NEG) or indirect negative (INDINEG) BVD Status. This information is available without charge on the ICBF website (www.ICBF.com). See overleaf for a step by step guide. Any animals without a negative status will need to be tested in order to achieve NHS

Removal of PI calves, herd restriction and notification of neighbours All PI calves should be culled as soon as possible after they are identified. Herds that retain PI calves for more than 7 weeks will be placed under restriction by DAFM, preventing movement in and out (with the exception of PI animals to slaughter), and their neighbours and veterinary practitioners will be notified of the increased risk of infection to their herds.

Testing in 2017 and beyond Work is ongoing to decide the additional options that will be available and the threshold prevalence of PI births below which it is safe to introduce them. Details will be available within the next 12 months.

Financial supports from DAFM for the disposal of PI calves in 2016 Beef herds: €140 is available for each beef calf removed within 5 weeks of the first positive test, or €90 if removed within 5 to 7 weeks. Dairy herds: €120 is available for each positive female dairy calf removed within 5 weeks, falling to €70 if removed within 5 to 7 weeks.

Removal of PI calves and participation in the Beef Data Genomics Programme Participants in the BDGP must remove PI calves within 7 weeks of their first test.

Herd investigation service in 2016 DAFM will fund investigations by trained veterinary practitioners into BVD breakdowns. Details on how to access this service are available at www.animalhealthireland.ie/page.php?id=16.

Further information: See www.bvdfree.ie or contact the BVD Helpdesk on 076 1064590.

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