pedigree beef

October 2024

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Wednesday 9th October

Thursday 10th October

Friday 11th & Saturday 12th October

HARRISON & HETHERINGTON LTD

NOTICE TO PURCHASERS

Completion of an account opening form is required for all customers who do not have a live H&H trading account, click on below QR code to complete.

• Payment is due in full on day of purchase.

• Interest is chargeable from date of purchase for accounts in default.

• Accepted form of payments:

Debit card or direct bank transfer. A 2% surcharge will apply to business credit card payments. If payment is made by credit card, it must be linked to a business bank account.

• Anti Money Laundering (AML) & Cash Payments

For avoidance of doubt our company AML policy is to accept a maximum of £1,000.00 per trading account per year.

• No Lots can leave the market without a ‘Pass Slip’ being issued by the main office.

• All Invoices will be raised in pounds sterling (GBP).

Please refer to our full terms and conditions of sale available on our website: Https://harrisonandhetherington.co.uk/terms/

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS

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DESTINATION DETAILS OF ANIMALS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

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BIO SECURITY RULES

HARRISON & HETHERINGTON LIMITED

BORDERWAY MART CARLISLE

Notice to all Visitors and Traders

Please read and observe the following:

• Excessive dirty vehicles will not be allowed entry, therefore ensure vehicle is clean before arrival.

• All vehicles transporting livestock will be subject to a documentation check before entry to market site.

• All visitors and traders must ensure they wear clean clothing and footwear before entering market site.

• All visitors and traders using car park areas please use main entrance.

• All persons delivering livestock to mart must park on the hardcore area at the back of the site and then proceed along the designated route to the biosecurity control next to the supervisors office.

• Hauliers and farmers delivering livestock must disinfect their boots before and after loading or unloading.

• Livestock purchased or unsold will not be allowed to move unless an authorised “pass slip” has been issued by the main office.

• No livestock will be allowed to remain on the premises after a sale.

• Only staff, livestock hauliers, owners or their agents are permitted to load or unload livestock.

• Wash hands thoroughly when leaving livestock pennage areas.

• Please observe our staff’s instructions at all times.

Our on site Biosecurity Officer will only be too pleased to give you assistance.

Our Heritage – Your Future

General Information & Sale Notes

LOCATION: BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE – Leave M6 motorway at junction 43 and follow Carlisle signs. The market is on the left hand side of the road within 1/4 mile of M6. For Sat. Navs. postcode is CA1 2RS.

BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE CPH No – 08/067/8019

Timetable of Events:-

Tuesday 1st October

Wednesday 2nd October

Arrival of Stock 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Arrival of Stock 7.00am –9.00am

Pre-Sale Inspection

British Blue 8.00am - 8.30am

Aberdeen Angus 9.00am - 10.00am

British Blue Show - 9.00am

Sale -11.00am

Method Of Sale: All cattle will be sold in guineas (105 pence) and strictly in catalogue order, unless any alteration is announced by the Auctioneers.

Reserve Prices: Vendors shall have the right to refuse to accept the final bid for their animals, or to fix a Reserve Price, which must be notified to the Auctioneers in writing before or at the time their animal enters the Sale Ring. The auctioneers reserve the right to charge half commission on the amount of the final bid in the case of animals which fail to reach the Vendors reserve price. All animals will be sold in guineas (105 pence) and a commission of 5.25% will be charged by the Auctioneers on all sales.

Commissions: The Auctioneers will dutifully execute commissions to purchase for buyers unable to attend the sale personally, upon receipt of written instructions.

Settlement And Clearance Of Stock: Settlement in full is due immediately at the close of Sale. No animal may leave the Sale Premises without an official ‘Pass Slip’, obtainable only from the Auctioneers upon settlement.

Animal Welfare: Vendors and Purchasers should note the CODE OF PRACTICE published by the Livestock Auctioneers’ Market Committee for England and Wales IS OPERATIVE IN BORDERWAY MART and that weakly, unhealthy or injured stock will be refused entry by the Auctioneers. Enquiries should be directed through the market office to the Auctioneers’ ANIMAL HEALTH and WELFARE OFFICER (Mr Andrew Templeton).

Registrations: All stock in the sale are registered with the respective breed societies.

Insurance: A representative of H & H Insurance Brokers, will be present at the sale and will be pleased to quote Purchasers for transit and other risks.

NBA Warranties: This Sale is also held subject to the Special Terms and Conditions of Sale recommended for Sales of Pedigree Beef Cattle by the National Beed Association. The preparation of these Terms and Conditions has proved a lengthy and costly process and, in order to defray the legal and other costs involved, and to provide a continuing source of revenue to assist the Association in its vital work for Pedigree Cattle Breeders, the Council of the Association hasdecided that a special levy, amounting to £3 per male and £2 per female head/lot sold (plus VAT) shall be charged to each Purchaser.

ABERDEEN ANGUS

Conditions of sale - The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society have adopted the Auction Rules and Conditions of Sale drawn up by the N.B.A. This Sale is held subject to these rules and the Auctioneers’ General Conditions of Sale, both available on request. In the event of any discrepancy between the two sets of conditions, the N.B.A. Conditions of Sale shall prevail.

Transfers: Official Pedigree Transfer will be effected by the Auctioneers and the Aberdeen Angus Society as soon as possible after the Sale. Full pedigrees will be transferred free of charge to all members.

Upset Price: There is an ‘upset’ price of 3000gns on bulls.

Society Levy: A further 1 ½ % will be charged as a Levy to the Vendor paid to the Aberdeen Angus Society.

Pre-Sale Inspection: “All animals (except in the case of bona-fide dispersals) are subject to presale inspections by The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society in order to establish identity and to prove a minimum standard. Such inspections however do not imply any liability or warranty by The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society for animals sold, such liability remains the responsibility of the vendor. Animals are sold with all patent defects and any subsequent claim is against the vendor and not The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society.”

BRITISH BLUE

Conditions of sale - The British Blue Cattle Society have adopted the Auction Rules and Conditions of Sale drawn up by the N.B.A. The Sale is held subject to these rules and the Auctioneers’ General Conditions of Sale, both available on request. In the event of any discrepancy between the two sets of conditions, the N.B.A. Conditions of Sale shall prevail. Copies available on request from the British Blue Cattle Society.

Transfers: Official Pedigree Transfer will be effected by the Auctioneers and the British Blue Society as soon as possible after the Sale. Full pedigrees will be transferred at a fee of £13.90 (+VAT) payable by the vendor.

Upset Price: There is an ‘upset’ price of 1500gns on bulls.

Society Levy: The British Blue Cattle Society’s Sale levy amounting to 1% of sale price, will be deducted by the Auctioneers from the proceeds of sale.

Pre-Sale Inspection: All animals entered for the sale must be available for inspection in the sale premises by a panel of inspectors, including a qualified Veterinary Officer. The Inspectors will have regard to general health and genetic defects, particularly mouth, teeth, eyes, testicles, locomotion and general conformation. Any animal discovered with a genetic fault, disease, disorder or is considered by the panel to be not in a proper and healthy condition to be presented as representing a good specimen of the breed will be REJECTED and the Entry Fee forfeit. Animals will be placed in a crush for this inspection - as required by the inspectors. No pedigree or grade registered stock, entered for the sale, shall have horns. Two Society Members will form an appeal committee, one of whom will be a society council member. The appeal committee will be elected prior to the sale. If any exhibitor feels the need to formally lodge an appeal against the result of an inspection, they must from the beginning speak ONLY to the Chief Inspector. He will then ask for a deposit of £20 from the exhibitor. The appeal committee will then carry out their own inspection of the animal and their decision will be final. The deposit will only be returned if the appeal is successful

Important Notice to Vendors

Arrival Of Stock: As per timetable of events (page 5).

Uk Tags/Tattoo Marks - All cattle entered for the Sale will have their UK Tags/Tattoo marks examined as an integral part of the pre sale inspection procedure. Any marks found to have faulty, incorrect or illegible marks will be REJECTED from the Sale. Vendors are therefore urged, in their own best interests, to examine the UK Tags/Tattoo marks of Sale cattle before the animal(s) leave their farm, so that faulty marks can be rectified in accordance with the required Society procedures.

No animal may be sold privately before being passed through the Auction Ring and FULL COMMISSION will be charged on the sale of any animal sold by private treaty after the auction. All such transactions MUST BE PASSED THROUGH THE AUCTIONEERS OFFICE.

Straw: A limited amount of bedding straw will be provided by the Auctioneers.

Insurance: Any lots covered by vendor insurance requires us to forward the purchaser’s name, address, and purchase price to the insurer to complete this policy.

HEREFORD

G & MC SHEPHERD (PEN: 381) (MOORSIDE) 1 TB4

- Member of HiHealth Herdcare (Biobest)

- BVD Accredited Free

- BVD Vaccinated

- Johne's Risk Level 1

BULL Lot 1 (1 entry)

LOT G & MC SHEPHE (PEN: 381)

1 MOORSIDE 1 APEX (P)

UK185962 400178 BORN 26/05/2023

S. Coley 1 Maverick (Scurs Removed) (UK132143 400347)

Sire - Coley 1 Pilot (S) (UK132143 300402)

D. Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 (P) (UK562010 401069)

S. CCR 57G Stamina ET 199S (Semen)(Imp CAN) (C02880797)

Dam - Moorside 1 Jane 3rd (P) AI ET (UK185962 600033)

D. Romany 1 Jane A51 E66 (P) (UK562010 200598)

August 2024 Hereford BREEDPLAN

A solid and correct Hereford bull with a good pedigree. Out of a strong cow family and by Coley 1 Piolet, Reserve Hereford Bull of the World! Basically a good, well made, dark Hereford bull with top 10% indexes.

SALERS VENDORS INDEX

RIGEL PEDIGREE (PENS: 397, 399, 401, 403) (RIGEL)

Leven Fields, Middleton on Leven, Yarm, TS15 0JX

- Herd tested clear from TB March 2023, currently on a 4-year testing interval

- Member of Biobest Hi Health Scheme

- BVD accredited since March 2010, vaccinated sale animals

- IBR herd testing since 2010, IBR vaccinated sale animals

- Lepto herd surveillance testing since 2010

- Johnes risk level 1, consecutive 10 years

The Salers Cattle Society of the UK

For all contact details please see www.salers.uk

SALERS FEMALES

Lots 2 - 5 (4 entires)

LOT MESSRS PYE (PEN: 397) 2 RIGEL MUSIQUE BLK

UK122086 302205

Horned, Black

gs: Herbin

Born 13/03/23

IMP2011041/1935046657

Sire - Lascaux IMP2015008/1938007038

gd: Bichette 1526485726

gs: Rigel Byron Poll PYE2010030

Dam - Rigel Mustique Poll

gd: Rigel Marrakesh PYE2009030

Service details: Ran from 07/07/24 with Rigel Stig Poll. Will be scanned before date of sale, Reference to Service Sire: Rigel Stig Poll is a Homozygous Poll.

LOT MESSRS PYE (PEN: 399) 3 RIGEL FAIRY

UK122086 202218

Born 25/03/23 Horned, Red

gs: Herbin IMP2011041/1935046657

Sire - Lascaux IMP2015008/1938007038

gd: Bichette 1526485726

gs: Rigel Othello Poll ET

Dam - Rigen Fenella

gd: Rigel Francisca

Service details: Ran from 07/07/24 with Rigel Stig Poll. Will be scanned before date of sale, Reference to Service Sire: Rigel Stig Poll is a Homozygous Poll.

2-5

LOT MESSRS PYE (PEN: 401)

4 RIGEL OLLIE BLK

UK122086 20225

Horned, Black

gs: Rigel Drambuie Poll

Sire - Rigel Oliver Blk Poll

gd: Rigel Rhiannon Poll

Born 29/03/23

gs: Calligan Pol de Mont-Luce P

Dam - Ode P IMP2017080

gd: Egyptienne 1933470317

Service details: Ran from 07/07/24 with Rigel Stig Poll. Will be scanned before date of sale, Reference to Service Sire: Rigel Stig Poll is a Homozygous Poll.

LOT MESSRS PYE (PEN: 403)

5 RIGEL GINNY POLL

UK122086 502228

Horned, Red

Born 07/07/23

gs: Herbin IMP2011041/1935046657

Sire - Lascaux IMP2015008/1938007038

gd: Bichette 1526485726

gs: Rigel Othello Poll ET

Dam - Rigen Fenella

gd: Rigel Francisca

Service details: Ran from 07/07/24 with Rigel Stig Poll. Will be scanned before date of sale, Reference to Service Sire: Rigel Stig Poll is a Homozygous Poll.

BEEF SHORTHORN

H & N SLOAN (PENS: 405, 407, 409) (BURNFOOT) 6-8

- Member of the SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- BVD accredited free & vaccinated 28/05/24

- IBR accredited & vaccinated

- Lepto accredited & vaccinated

- Johne's Risk Level 1

- TB4

FEMALES

Lots 6-8 (3 entries)

LOT MESSRS H & N SLOAN (PEN: 405) 6 BURNFOOT MAGIC

TRINITY

UK563876 500343 Red

GS: Bushypark Tiger

Sire - Millerston Picasso

GD: Millerston Augusta Eilidh

GS: Dunsyre Lord Nelson

Dam - Burnfoot Magic Rebecca

GD: Dunsyre Magic 11th

Born: 02/04/23

Service Details: Ran from 28/05/24 to 30/08/24 with Stonehills Stargazer. Will be PD’d before sale.

LOT MESSRS H & N SLOAN (PEN: 407) 7 BURNFOOT VICTORIA TESSA

UK563876 600442 Red & White

GS: Bushypark Tiger

Sire - Millerston Picasso

GD: Millerston Augusta Eilidh

GS: Knockenjig Javelin

Dam - Burnfoot Victoria Rosemary

GD: Burnfoot Heather

A maiden heifer which has ran free of the bull.

LOT MESSRS H & N SLOAN (PEN: 409) 8 BURNFOOT HYACINTH

THERESA

UK563876 100451 Red & White

GS: Fearn Elmer

Sire - Fearn Mallaig

GD: Fearn Passion Geranium

GS: Redhill Ferny

Dam - Dunsyre Hyacinth 24th

GD: Dunsyre Hyacinth 11th

A maiden heifer which has ran free of the bull.

Born: 08/04/23

Born: 04/05/23

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society Sale Herd Health Report

BRAILES LIVESTOCK (PEN: 391) (BRAILES)

4 DEERHURST CLOSE, LITTLE COMPTON, MORETON IN MARSH, GL56 0SR

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2023

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of Biobest Herdcare

- Accredited free from BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Sale animals tested for IBR

- Routinely vaccinating against IBR

- Johnes Risk Status Level 2

MR & MRS D EVANS (PENS: 382, 407) (TREE BRIDGE)

TREE BRIDGE FARM, NUNTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS7 0NS

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2020

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of Biobest Herdcare

- Accredited free from BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Sale animals tested for IBR

- Routinely vaccinating against IBR

- Accredited free from Lepto

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

MARTIN R McCORNICK ESQ (PEN: 388) (MCCORNICK)

BORELAND, KIRKCOWAN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0DB

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2022

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of Biobest Herdcare

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Sale animals tested for IBR

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PENS: 383,384,386,387,411,413,415) (WESTDRUMS) 10-11, 13-14, 21-23

ALLANBANK HOUSE, ALLANTON, BY DUNS, TD11 3JX

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2024

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Accredited free from IBR

- Herd testing for IBR

- Accredited free from Lepto

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

DAVID W STEEL ESQ (PEN: 385) (LESSONHALL)

LESSONHALL, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 0EA

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2024

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Sale animals tested for IBR

- Johnes Risk Status Level 2

MISS JULIET H SWIRES (PENS: 392, 393) (CRAGG) 19-20

CRAGG HOUSE FARM, WILSILL, HARROGATE, HG3 5EE

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2022

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Accredited free from IBR

- Routinely vaccinating against IBR

- Herd testing for Lepto

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

DR WILLIAM & MRS MARGARET TAYLOR (PEN: 389) (CROOK HILL) 16

CROOK HILL FARM, STOCKSFIELD, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE43 7UX

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2022

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- Routinely vaccinating against BVD

- Accredited free from IBR

- Herd testing for IBR

- Routinely vaccinating against IBR

- Accredited free from Lepto

- Herd testing for Lepto

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

Disclaimer: The health information above is supplied by or on behalf of the breeder. The health status of individual animals may differ from the herd declaration. For the most up to date health status check the pen card above the animal. The responsibility for the accuracy of the information rests solely with the breeder and not The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.

ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLS

Lots 9 – 20 (12 entries)

LOT MR & MRS D EVANS (PEN: 382)

9 TREE BRIDGE JEFFERSON Y021

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0 Born 10/09/2022 (UK122793 201021)

gs. S A V SOLID GOLD 9187 (AI)(IMP)(16396545(US)37)

Sire - TREE BRIDGE PROSPECTOR V816(UK122793 700816)

gd. TREE BRIDGE POLLY PRIDE N456(UK122793 400456)

gs. JERUSALEM WALK ON K180(UK104007 400180)

Dam - MOGEELY JODY N246(IE1517395 71246)

gd. MOGEELY JODY J039(IE1517395 61039)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 383)

10 WESTDRUMS PROUD IMPORTANT Z033

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 02/03/2023 (UK566149 700033)

gs. QUAKER HILL DEAD CENTER (AI)(IMP)(17831035(US)40)

Sire - KINGHOLM RISOTTO W296 (ET)(UK581600 700296)

gd. WEETON ROSEBUD M349 (ET)(UK181671 502349)

gs. HALLINGTON EXPRESSION S529(UK107067 100529)

Dam - WESTDRUMS PROUD IRENA W207(UK540001 500207)

gd. WRAE PROUD IRENA S304(UK522205 100304)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Calving Ease

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 384) 11 WESTDRUMS PROUD IMAC Z035

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0 Born 08/03/2023 (UK566149 200035)

gs. HALLINGTON EXPLOSION S538(UK107067 300538)

Sire - HALLINGTON EXPRESS U648(UK107067 100648)

gd. HALLINGTON EBOLASS P435(UK107067 500435)

gs. BOREWELL EASTERN FLAME J389 (ET)(UK106816 600389)

Dam - WRAE PROUD IRONIA S300(UK522205 400300)

gd. WRAE PROUD IMOGEN G088(UK522205 200088)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Calving Ease Dir

IMAC Z035 has always been an eyecatcher from a young calf picked out by

LOT DAVID W STEEL ESQ (PEN: 385)

12 LESSONHALL KINSMAN Z037 (ET)

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 16/03/2023 (UK100825 101037)

gs. ANKONIAN ELIXIR 100 (AI)(IMP)(12758219(US)23)

Sire - NETHERALLAN PETER PERSHORE E052 (ET)(UK541616 100052)

gd. NIGHTINGALE PRIDE OF PERSHORE S44(RWZ.S44.18)

gs. AULDHOUSEBURN KARLOS D218(UK580271 400218)

Dam - NIGHTINGALE KRISSY K568(UK302307 600568)

gd. NIGHTINGALE KRISSY F338(UK302307 700338)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Lessonhall Kinsman has been used on heifers. Kinsman is from the same famiily line as a number of the highest selling females at the Nightingale dispersal.

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 386) 13 WESTDRUMS LUCKY LUKE Z039

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 15/04/2023 (UK566149 600039)

gs. QUAKER HILL DEAD CENTER (AI)(IMP)(17831035(US)40)

Sire - KINGHOLM RISOTTO W296 (ET)(UK581600 700296)

gd. WEETON ROSEBUD M349 (ET)(UK181671 502349)

gs. HALLINGTON EVO L333(UK107067 100333)

Dam - HAUGHTON LUCKY LADY R140(UK114057 300140)

gd. HAUGHTON LADY LUCK N094(UK114057 600094) August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Some nice bloodlines in this young bull going back to the Laura bloodline.

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 387)

14 WESTDRUMS PROUD IRONMAN Z042

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 21/04/2023 (UK566149 200042)

gs. QUAKER HILL DEAD CENTER (AI)(IMP)(17831035(US)40)

Sire - KINGHOLM RISOTTO W296 (ET)(UK581600 700296)

gd. WEETON ROSEBUD M349 (ET)(UK181671 502349)

gs. HALLINGTON EXPRESSION S529(UK107067 100529)

Dam - WESTDRUMS PROUD IRONIA W208(UK540001 600208)

gd. WRAE PROUD IRONIA S300(UK522205 400300)

2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

LOT MARTIN R McCORNICK ESQ (PEN: 388) 15 MCCORNICK EMBLEM Z044

Myostatin. NT821-1 F94L-0

Born 24/04/2023 (UK583295 203044)

gs. HALBEATH PENTAGON N511(UK541635 200511)

Sire - MCCORNICK EVENING EXPRESS T379(UK583295 202379)

gd. MCCORNICK EVENING STAR N886(UK583295 601886)

gs. SKAILL DINO P099(UK523853 403099)

Dam - MCCORNICK ESTHER U484(UK583295 202484)

gd. MCCORNICK ESTHER R140(UK583295 102140)

Evening Express (sire) was sold to the Blackhaugh Herd at Stirling October 2028 for 11,000gns, then was repurchased in 2022to return as a herd sire in the McCornick Herd. Also sired McCornick Energy Z998 sold for 7000gns to Grahame Massie at Carlisle May 2024.

LOT DR WILLIAM & MRS MARGARET TAYLOR (PEN: 389)

16 CROOK HILL DYNAMITE Z075

AI Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 01/05/2023 (UK116872 600075)

gs. EXAR DENVER 2002B(17160560(US))

Sire - QHF WEST COAST SGR C403 (AI)(IMP)(18472931(US)43)

gd. QUAKER HILL BLACKCAP 0A32(16925768(US))

gs. NETHERTON MR RADER J527 (ET)(UK542697 100527)

Dam - CROOK HILL DUCHESS WINDSOR X051(UK116872 300051)

gd. CROOK HILL DUCHESS WINDSOR V031(UK116872 400031)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Top 1% Calving Ease Direct, Gestation Length and Birth Weight.

LOT MR & MRS D EVANS (PEN: 390)

17 TREE BRIDGE PATTINSON Z049

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 02/05/2023 (UK122793 201049)

gs. S A V SOLID GOLD 9187 (AI)(IMP)(16396545(US)37)

Sire - TREE BRIDGE PROSPECTOR V816(UK122793 700816)

gd. TREE BRIDGE POLLY PRIDE N456(UK122793 400456)

gs. TREE BRIDGE LANNISTER R551(UK122793 100551)

Dam - TREE BRIDGE POLLY PRIDE T669(UK122793 700669)

gd. TREE BRIDGE POLLY PRIDE K308(UK122793 300308)

August

LOT BRAILES LIVESTOCK (PEN: 391)

18 BRAILES RINGO Z308

AI Myostatin results time of sale Born 27/05/2023 (UK548244 700308)

gs. GRETNAHOUSE BLACKSMITH L500(UK581747 100500)

Sire - BRAILES FABULOUS U023(UK548244 200023)

gd. GRETNAHOUSE FLEUR R758(UK581747 700758)

gs. CHEEKLAW BLACK BORIS S563(UK560129 500563)

Dam - TONLEY ROSEBUD U581(UK520423 501581)

gd. TONLEY ROSEBUD P052(UK520423 101052)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN Calving Ease

Good conformation, nice temperament.

LOT MISS JULIET H SWIRES (PEN: 392) 19 CRAGG LORD LEWIS Z210

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0 Born 04/06/2023 (UK124270 300210)

gs. GORDON BARNEY U334(UK560236 201334)

Sire - RAWBURN END GAME X469(UK562106 703469)

gd. RAWBURN ELEGY T450(UK562106 302450)

gs. HW FARGHAL T516(UK546977 401516)

Dam - CRAGG LADY LILIBETH W174(UK124270 200174)

gd. CRAGG LADY LILYBELL S134(UK124270 400134)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Lord Lewis’s sire is by 25,000gns Gordon Barney and his dam is one of the milkiest cows I have bred.

LOT MISS JULIET H SWIRES (PEN: 393)

20 CRAGG MR BRADLEY Z213

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 12/06/2023 (UK124270 600213)

gs. GORDON BARNEY U334(UK560236 201334)

Sire - RAWBURN END GAME X469(UK562106 703469)

gd. RAWBURN ELEGY T450(UK562106 302450)

gs. JERUSALEM GALILEO R336(UK104007 600336)

Dam - CRAGG MAIA BELLE W170(UK124270 500170)

gd. CRAGG MIMI BELLE P108(UK124270 600108)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Mr Bradley’s sire is by 25,000gns Gordon Barney. His dam is by 2015 Carlisle Beef Expo National show Champion, Jerusalem Galileo.

FEMALES

Lots 21 – 23 (3 entries)

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 411) 21 WRAE PROUD IRONIA S300

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0 Born 28/03/2016 (UK522205 400300)

Bred by: ALEXANDER J NORRIE ESQ

gs. ANKONIAN WERNER WILD FIRE 96 (SS)(IMP)(15373359(US)33)

Sire - BOREWELL EASTERN FLAME J389 (ET)(UK106816 600389)

gd. ROYAL ESTON ANNE 23J (ET)(IMP)(972227(CA)30)

gs. CARLHURLIE GREAT START C353(UK541889 100353)

Dam - WRAE PROUD IMOGEN G088(UK522205 200088)

gd. WRAE PROUD ISLA Y008(UKAB196800008)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Calving Record:

1. 16-JUN-2018 M

2. 07-JUN-2019 F

3. 05-MAY-2020 F

4. 22-MAR-2021 F

5. 22-MAR-2021 M

6. 27-APR-2022 F

7. 27-APR-2022 F

8. 08-MAR-2023 M

9. 02-MAY-2024 F

Her Female Calf WESTDRUMS PROUD IRONIA A066 (UK566149500066), Born 02/05/2024, Sire KINGHOLM RISOTTO W296 (ET) (UK581600700296)

This cow has bred well for the herd and only getting sold as we have other daughters from her in the herd and are currently over stocked. You will also see a very eye catching bull from her in the sale too, showing how well she can breed.

Service Details: Ran with Kingholm Risotto W296 from 01/07/2024.

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 413)

22 WESTDRUMS PROUD IRENA V193

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 06/02/2019 (UK540001 500193)

gs. HALLINGTON EVOLUTION K281(UK107067 500281)

Sire - HALLINGTON EXPRESSION S529(UK107067 100529)

gd. HALLINGTON EBOLASS P435(UK107067 500435)

gs. HAYMOUNT WIVESSO N426(UK561995 601426)

Dam - WRAE PROUD IRENA S304(UK522205 100304)

gd. WRAE PROUD ILOUISE N247(UK522205 700247)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Avg 22 Calves

Calving Ease

Calving Record: 1. 10-JAN-2022 M 2. 21-MAR-2023 F 3. 12-JUL-2024 F

Her Female Calf WESTDRUMS PROUD IRENA A068 (UK566149700068), Born 12/07/2024

Sire KINGHOLM RISOTTO W296 (ET) (UK581600700296)

Nice young cow with a heifer calf at foot.

Service Details: Ran with Kingholm Risotto W296 from 28/07/2024.

LOT JOHN M STEEL ESQ (PEN: 415)

23 WESTDRUMS PHOEBE Z040

Myostatin. NT821-0 F94L-0

Born 16/04/2023 (UK566149 700040)

gs. QUAKER HILL DEAD CENTER (AI)(IMP)(17831035(US)40)

Sire - KINGHOLM RISOTTO W296 (ET)(UK581600 700296)

gd. WEETON ROSEBUD M349 (ET)(UK181671 502349)

gs. BLELACK DUKE J262 (ET)(UK521115 202262)

Dam - SCHIVAS PHOEBE N197(UK521420 701197)

gd. SCHIVAS PHOEBE L961(UK521420 200961)

August 2024 Aberdeen-Angus BREEDPLAN

Nice young heifer free of the bull.

CHAROLAIS VENDORS INDEX

W P BRUCE LTD (PENS: 400) (BALMYLE) (2016) 27

BALMYLE, MEIGLE, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND, PH12 8QU

- Herd last tested clear from TB in February 2024

- Currently on a 4-year TB testing interval

- Member of SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Vaccinated sale animals against BVD November 2023

- Accredited free from IBR

- Vaccinated sale animals against IBR October 2023

- Johnes Status Risk Level – 1

R & C RETTIE (PENS: 396, 398) (RETTIES) (8321) 24, 25

DYKE FARM, SLAMANNAN, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND, FK1 3DR

- Herd last tested clear from TB in November 2023

- Currently on a 4-year TB testing interval

- Member of HI Health Herdcare (NE:Biobest)

- Accredited free from BVD

- Vaccinated sale animals against BVD December 2023

- Vaccinated sale animals against IBR December 2023

- Johnes Status Risk Level – 1

CHAROLAIS

Lots 24 - 27 (3 entries)

LOT R & C RETTIE (PEN: 396) 24 RETTIES UMPIRE (ET) DNA Status:PV

MBM0093489

Myostatin: F94L-1 , Q204X-0

Born 09/01/2023 UK548244100288

gs. MORTIMERS ECHO (MBM0043721)

Sire - WESTCARSE HOUDINI (MBM0053095)

gd. WESTCARSE CANDACE (MBF0035241)

gs. BLELACK DIGGER (MBM0038543)

Dam - RETTIES NENA (MBF0079089)

gd. RETTIES HARMONY (ET) (MBF0058865)

SEPTEMBER 2024 BRITISH CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN Calving Ease

LOT R & C RETTIE (PEN: 398)

25 RETTIES ULTRAVOX (ET) DNA Status:PV

MBM0093490

Myostatin: F94L-1 , Q204X-1

Born 21/01/2023

gs. MORTIMERS ECHO (MBM0043721)

Sire - WESTCARSE HOUDINI (MBM0053095)

gd. WESTCARSE CANDACE (MBF0035241)

gs. BLELACK DIGGER (MBM0038543)

Dam - RETTIES NENA (MBF0079089)

gd. RETTIES HARMONY (ET) (MBF0058865))

SEPTEMBER

UK548244400291

Good EBVs with Terminal index +64 and self replacing index +59. Good conformation and nice temperament.

LOT 26 WITHDRAWN

LOT W P BRUCE LTD (PEN: 400) 27 BALMYLE ULYSSES

MBM0092341

Myostatin: F94L-0 , Q204X-1 Born 01/04/2023

gs. GWENOG BANJO (MBM0024892)

Sire - BALMYLE JASPER (MBM0061526)

gd. BALMYLE FLOURISH (MBF0049056)

gs. OVILL LENNON (ET) (MBM0067439)

Dam - BALMYLE PRELUDE (MBF0083420)

gd. BALMYLE JULIET (MBF0066958))

UK542320602312

SEPTEMBER 2024 BRITISH CHAROLAIS BREEDPLAN

British Blue Schedule of Classes

Judge – TBC

Society Inspectors

Stephen Hough, Jonty Bellas & Neil Forrester

Rosettes will be awarded to animals standing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in each class.

Class 1 Bull – born between 30/06/2022 and 26/03/2023

Class 2 Female – born between 27/10/2022 and 10/12/2023

Champion :-

Reserve :-

1st 2nd 3rd 4th

J E BELLAS & SON (PENS: 408, 410)

BRITISH BLUE CONSIGNORS INDEX

(1759)

CROFT ENDS FARM, APPLEBY, , CA16 6JW

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2024

- Currently on a 1 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- BVD - Vaccinated Monitored Free

- Herd testing for BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

A & C S COMRIE (PENS: 417, 419)

STONEBYRES MAINS, STONEBYRES, , ML11 9UW

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2022

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- IBR Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

UPPER TAYLORTON FARM, STIRLING, , FK7 7LL

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2023

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of Biobest Herdcare

- Accredited free from BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 5

W J ERVINE (PEN: 412) (KNOCKAGH) (1481)

13 KNOCKAGH ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, , BT36 5BW

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2024

- Currently on a 1 year TB testing interval

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Lepto Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 5

MR STEWART GILL (PENS: 421, 423) (HALLFIELD) (1779)

HALLFIELD HOUSE FARM, DACRE, HARROGATE, HG3 4AW

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2022

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 2

BETH HILL (PENS: 414, 416, 418, 420) (KENRAY) (723)

THE CARAVAN, WOODEND FARM, CARNWATH ROAD, ML11 8LR

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2023

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Accredited free from IBR

- Herd testing for IBR

- Accredited free from Lepto

- Herd testing for Lepto

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

ROSS & ELAINE PATTINSON (PENS: 404, 406) (TOP SIDE) (3011) 29-30

TEMON FARM, LOW ROW, BRAMPTON, CA8 2JG

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2023

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- IBR Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Lepto Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 4

MAULSCASTLE FARMING (PEN: 422) (SOLWAY VIEW) (2116)

38 C/O 25 NORTHFIELD PARK, ANNAN, , DG12 5EZ

- Herd last tested clear from TB in 2021

- Currently on a 4 year TB testing interval

- Member of Biobest Herdcare

- Accredited free from BVD

- Herd testing for BVD

- BVD Vaccination - (Sale Animals Vaccinated)

- Johnes Risk Status Level 1

BRITISH BLUES BULLS CLASS ONE Lots 28 - 38 (11 entries)

LOT CHRISTOPHER DICK (PEN: 402)

28 CARSE TWIX

B-20230191 Black & White

Born 04/02/2023

gs. ROCCO DE LA HASSE(I-20171179)

Sire - NORBRECK ORSUM (ET)(B-20190402)

gd. SPRINGFIELD LULU(B-20160613)

gs. LUKEROYAL KRACKER (ET)(B-20151075)

Dam - CARSE OPIUM(B-20190199)

gd. STONEBYRES LIBERTY(B-20160449)

LOT ROSS & ELAINE PATTINSON (PEN: 404)

29 TOP SIDE SUMO (ET)

B-20221114 ET Black & White

Born 27/11/2022

gs. GIGOLO D’OCHAIN(X-5918)

Sire - *DAFYDD D’OCHAIN (IS)(SR)(I-20040295)

gd. ADOREE D’OCHAIN(X-5919)

gs. STRATHEARN CARVALHO (ET)(B-20071450)

Dam - TOP SIDE ISLA(B-20130808)

gd. RATHLYON DINAH (ET)(I-20120069)

Sumo is a mainly dark bull. He is very well grown and very mobile.

This bull has been semen tested.

UK545856400205

UK115268600759

LOT ROSS & ELAINE PATTINSON (PEN: 406)

30 TOP SIDE TOO

LUCKY (ET)

B-20230093 ET Black & White Born 05/01/2023

gs. CUBITUS DU PRE ROSINE (IS)(I-20002285)

Sire - *GITAN DU PTI’T MAYEUR (IS)(I-20041023)

gd. OIE DU VANOVA(99649241162)

gs. HEROS DU PEROY (IS)(I-20090106)

Dam - RATHLYON DINAH (ET)(I-20120069)

gd. BRINGLEE BARONESS (ET)(B-20061549)

UK115268100775

Too Lucky is a dark blue roan bull who is very well grown with plenty of style and out of a show breeding family.

He has been semen tested.

LOT J E BELLAS & SON (PEN: 408)

31 CROFTENDS SERGIO

B-20220936 Dark Blue Roan Born 05/07/2022

gs. CROFTENDS FUSION (ET)(B-20102060)

Sire - CROFTENDS ICEMAN(B-20131262)

gd. CROFTENDS ECHO(B-20090817)

gs. GIGA DU BOIS DE REMONT (IS)(I-20090105)

Dam - CROFTENDS NORA (ET)(B-20181015)

gd. CROFTENDS DELIGHT (ET)(B-20081778)

LOT J E BELLAS & SON (PEN: 410)

32 CROFTENDS SARACEN (ET)

B-20220767 ET Black & White Born 30/06/2022

gs. DAVIDSON L’ECLUSE (IS)(I-20131310)

Sire - HARISSON DE PLATTE ET (IS)(I-20100044)

gd. COCINELLE DE FOOZ (ET)(X-6843)

gs. TAMHORN SUMO (SR)(ET)(B-20001236)

Dam - CROFTENDS JESS(B-20140201)

gd. CROFTENDS DELIGHT (ET)(B-20081778)

LOT W J ERVINE (PEN: 412)

33 KNOCKAGH SHOW KING (ET)

B-20220930 ET Black with little white Born 13/08/2022

gs. IMPLANT 8315 BEAUFFAUX(BE6-91128315)

Sire - *EMPIRE D’OCHAIN (IS)(SR)(I-20061477)

gd. BALISE D’OCHAIN(BE2-60510007)

gs. GITAN DU PTI’T MAYEUR (IS)(I-20041023)

Dam - KNOCKAGH LASS (ET)(B-20160458)

gd. KNOCKAGH HEIDI (ET)(B-20121640)

205 straws of semen have been collected and frozen.

UK103135501041

UK103135101037

UK902050201486

Show King is nearly all black a big, long bull weighing over 1000kgs. Great feet and legs with plenty of muscle. He has served and will be semen tested prior to the sale. Will make a great addition to any pedigree or commercial herd.

LOT BETH HILL (PEN: 414)

34 KENRAY STERLING

B-20220997 Black with little white Born 28/09/2022

gs. FAROUK DE ST AMAND (IS)(I-20160101)

Sire - KENRAY PADRICK(B-20200187)

gd. KENRAY KRYSTAL(B-20150220)

gs. DRAGON BLUES IMPRESS (ET)(B-20130612)

Dam - KENRAY LAUREN(B-20160733)

gd. KENRAY HEATHER(B-20120739)

A very growthy black bull, mobile and correct.

LOT BETH HILL (PEN: 416)

35 KENRAY TOBY

B-20230060 AI Light Blue Roan Born 22/01/2023

gs. DAVIDSON L’ECLUSE (IS)(I-20131310)

Sire - *HEROS DU PEROY (IS)(I-20090106)

gd. BRILLIANTE DU PEROY(X-6674)

gs. KENRAY IAIN(B-20130239)

Dam - KENRAY KRYSTAL(B-20150220)

gd. KENRAY GEMMA(B-20110684)

Very stylish white bull, very mobile.

LOT BETH HILL (PEN: 418)

36 KENRAY TITANIUM

B-20230059 AI Blue & White Born 28/01/2023

gs. PUISSANT DE HOTTE(BE956350621)

Sire - MERCATOR DE MARTINPRE(BE159616867)

gd. 1805 DEMARTINPRE(BE157781805)

gs. WHISKY COCA D’ATRIVE (IS)(I-20160337)

Dam - KENRAY NEVE(B-20180408)

gd. KENRAY KRISTA(B-20150219)

An eye-catching mobile black and white bull.

LOT BETH HILL (PEN: 420)

37 KENRAY THUNDER

B-20230305 Black Born 26/03/2023

gs. FAROUK DE ST AMAND (IS)(I-20160101)

Sire - KENRAY PADRICK(B-20200187)

gd. KENRAY KRYSTAL(B-20150220)

gs. ALAMBIC DE CENTFONTAINE(I-20170152)

Dam - KENRAY ORLA(B-20190379)

gd. KENRAY KRISTA(B-20150219)

A mainly black bull with good power and size.

LOT MAULSCASTLE FARMING (PEN: 422)

38 SOLWAY VIEW THUNDER (ET)

B-20230459 ET Black & White Born 14/01/2023

gs. ALBATRE DE LEIGNON(BE90232769)

Sire - FELICIEN DE COURRIAULX (IS)(I-20060030)

gd. DEESSE DE COURRIAULX(BE754413141)

gs. SOLWAY VIEW FIRECRACKER (SR)(ET)(B-20101876)

Dam - SOLWAY VIEW KESHA (ET)(B-20151057)

gd. BRINGLEE EVADINE (ET)(B-20090974)

UK565956300035

UK565956600038

UK565956200041

UK565956300042

UK581435301271

FEMALES

Lots 39 - 42 (4 entries)

LOT A & C S COMRIE (PEN: 417)

39 STONEBYRES SOPHIA

B-20221094 AI Blue & White

Born 27/10/2022

gs. BLUEGRASS CYCLONE (SR)(ET)(B-20071267)

Sire - *KELOWNA FERDINAND (SR)(B-20100778)

gd. KELOWNA BRANDY(B-20060907)

gs. TAMHORN ENTERPRISING (ET)(B-20092030)

Dam - STONEBYRES ICARLY(B-20130815)

gd. STONEBYRES DIVINA (ET)(B-20080892)

LOT A & C S COMRIE (PEN: 419)

40 STONEBYRES SABRINA

B-20221098 White

Born 10/11/2022

gs. LUKEROYAL KRACKER (ET)(B-20151075)

Sire - *STONEBYRES NINJA(B-20180517)

gd. STONEBYRES KEISHA (ET)(B-20150455)

gs. KERSEY GERONIMO (ET)(B-20112066)

Dam - STONEBYRES MULAN(B-20171183)

gd. STONEBYRES JASMINE (ET)(B-20150132)

LOT MR STEWART GILL (PEN: 421)

41 HALLFIELD TASHA

B-20240179 Black & White

Born 15/11/2023

gs. DRIFT DOMINO (SR)(B-20081648)

Sire - HALLFIELD MOJO(B-20170583)

gd. HALLFIELD GRACE(B-20120240)

gs. TENACE DE LA PRAULE (SR)(I-20150558)

Dam - HALLFIELD PEONY (ET)(B-20210037)

gd. GREYSTONE LILIA(B-20170049)

UK560744701718

UK560744401729

UK124164100227

A shapey black heifer who’s dam is the same way bred as 11,500gn Hallfield Nixon, sired by Hallfield Mojo. For more information please visit the Hallfield Blues Facebook Page.

LOT MR STEWART GILL (PEN: 423)

42 HALLFIELD TYLER

B-20240382 Black & White

Born 10/12/2023

gs. HALLFIELD MOJO(B-20170583)

Sire - HALLFIELD PUMA(B-20200217)

gd. HALLFIELD MYSTERIOUS GIRL (ET)(B-20170584)

gs. GREYSTONE MESSI(B-20170492)

Dam - HALLFIELD RUBY(B-20210385)

gd. HALLFIELD MY PRINCESS (ET)(B-20170603)

UK124164400230

Sired by Hallfild Puma and out of a Greystone Messi Heifer, will grow into a big cow. For more information please visit the Hallfield Blues Facebook Page.

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DAFYDD D’OCHAIN (SR) is by Gigolo D’Ochain and out of Adoree D’Ochain. He is a Black and white bull introduced to the Norbreck Genetics Stud spring 2004 with a fantastic outcross pedigree - easy to use on most bloodlines. Very fertile semen – ideal for use in embryo transfer programmes. Great legs & feet combined with sound locomotion. He is a Heavily muscled bull with lots of style; Sire – Gigolo weighed 1,300kg and had a linear score of 88; Dam –Adoree, linear score of 88.4 and 90 for height; Dafydd Linear score = 88.9 - Height improver (+6). At the North West Club Calf Show held at the Chelford Agricultural Centre by kind permission of Frank R Marshall & Co on Monday 6th February 2006 top honours went to the Springfield herd of Allan and Deirdre Wilkinson when their 13 month old bull Springfield Asher took both the Male and Supreme Championships, and their 13 month old heifer Springfield Anastasia took the Female Champion and Reserve Supreme tickets. Asher and Anastasia were both sired by Dafydd D’Ochain. Progeny includes Oak Tree Acceptabull ET 5,000gns Carlisle May 2006; Tamhorn Amazon ET 5,000gns & Tamhorn Ambassador ET 4,800gns Carlisle September 2006; Ballee Ace ET 11,000gns, Springfield Amos ET 8,500gns, Navac Apache ET 7,500gns, Valley Adagio ET 6,500gns, Cwm Achilles 6,000gns, Ridge Dean Buzzard ET 5,500gns, Bluegrass Apache ET 5,000gns & Springfield Ambrose 4,200gns Carlisle May 2007; Ridge Dean Bronson ET 5,800gns Carlisle Autumn 2007; Stockmerle Boy Named Sue 9,000gns, Lukeroyal Battle Axe ET 9,000gns, Pendle Bulldozer ET 8,500gns (Reserve Intermediate Male Champion) & Littlebank Bart ET 8,200gns Carlisle May 2008; Lakeview Barrichello 6,000gns Lockerbie October 2008; Springfield Dusty ET who won reserve male championship Border Club’s Calf Show February 2009; Harestone Daredevil 5,500gns & Lukeroyal Clown ET 4,000gns Carlisle September 2009; Dragon Blues David ET 11,000gns, Stonebyres Duke 9,500gns, Ridge Dean Duo ET 9,000gns, Ballee Dolomite ET 7,000gns & Ballee Dombinator ET 6,000gns Carlisle May 2010; Harestone Drambuie ET 4,300gns Carlisle October 2010; Faughanvale Ernie ET (intermediate male, overall male & supreme champion) 14,000gns, Dragon Blues Dorian ET 12,000gns, Littlebank Elliot ET 12,000gns & Droit Esquire ET 9,000gns, Droit Elite ET 6,000gns & Nether Hall Extra Special ET 6,000gns Carlisle May 2011. Droit Geronimo ET 6,2000gns and Droit Gerry ET 4,500gns Carlisle January 2013. Tweeddale Hi Tech ET 9,500gns Carlisle May 2014. Liley Knight 10,000gns Carlisle May 2016. Droit Luke ET 5,200gns Carlisle Oct 2018. Willnant Nelson £3000 Carlisle Online Sale May 2020. Devine Optimist 12,000gns Carlisle Jan 2021. Tamhorn Anastasia 8,700gns; Stalmine Moss Agatha ET 3,000gns Carlisle May 2006; Woodview Aleaha ET 5,200gns, Woodview Angelina ET 2,600gns & Woodview Appeal ET 2,200gns at the 2nd Production Sale from the Woodview Herd Carlisle June 2006; Midas Alice ET (reserve female champion) 4,200gns Carlisle September 2006; Bluegrass Belle ET 4,500gns, Ridge Dean Bubbles ET 4,000gns & Carrock Amy ET 3,300gns Carlisle May 2007; Nether Hall Betty Boo ET (female champion) 7,000gns Carlisle May 2008; Croftends Bonnie ET 5,200gns & Maidenlands Bauble ET 3,800gns Carlisle October 2008; Broadlands Coral ET 7,000gns & Croftends Candy ET (female & supreme champion) 6,000gns Carlisle May 2009; Droit Davina ET 9,500gns Carlisle May 2010. Rockfield Holly ET who was Reserve Female Champion and sold for 5,000gns Carlisle May 2015. Tweeddale Gleeful ET 5,000gns and Tweeddale Helpful 4,500gns Tweeddale Dispersal Carlisle August 2015. Littlebank Kylie ET 4,000gns and Drews Jersey ET who was Reserve female Champion and 3,600gns Carlisle May 2016. Recipients with calves at foot include Woodview Bambi ET (Heifer) 6,500gns, Woodview Belinda ET (Heifer) 4,500gns, Woodview Babe ET (Heifer) 3,500gns, Woodview Beauty ET (Heifer) 3,100gns, Woodview Brilliant ET (Heifer) 2,600gns, Woodview Adore ET (Heifer) 2,100gns at the 2nd Production Sale from the Woodview Herd Carlisle June 2006. Maes Oswald ET 7,000gns at Carlisle in May 2021. Solway View Storm 12,000gns, Clifftown Sweet Cheeks 4200gns & Clifftown Starburst 4500gns Carlisle Jan 2024.

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EMPIRE D'OCHAIN (SR) (IS). Empire weighs 1500kgs and is well known for high growth rates and size. Progeny includes Parsonage Drew who won the Progeny Group with Solway View Drambuie ET (heifer) Border Club’s Calf Show February 2009. Tamhorn Crackerjack ET (reserve intermediate male champion) who sold for 16,000gns, Greystone Cannon 11,000gns & Brookfield Columbus ET 10,000gns Carlisle May 2009; Ballyhossett Duke (male & supreme champion) 10,500gns & Ridge Dean Dynamite ET 7,000gns Carlisle September 2009; Sharplaw Engineer ET who was reserve male champion Border Club Calf Show February 2010; Ridge Dean Dynamo ET (male & supreme champion) 9,000gns, Ridge Dean Delta ET 9,000gns, Woodview D Best ET 7,800gns, Woodview Dave ET 6,200gns & Ridge Dean Dumbledore ET 5,500gns Carlisle February 2010; Arcanna Dynamite ET 7,500gns Carlisle May 2010; Harestone Excalibre ET 6,900gns, Black N Blue Emperor ET (male and supreme champion) 5,400gns & Droit Dexter ET 4,400gns Carlisle October 2010; Norbreck Fergus who was overall champion Border Club Calf Show Agri-Expo 2010; Lyonpark Fortitude ET was the male and overall champion at the Border Club’s Annual Calf Show February 2011; Belmore Emperor ET 7,000gns Carlisle May 2011; Tamhorn Ferdinand ET 6,000gns Carlisle October 2011; Rathlyon Dave ET 6,800gns & Seaclan Duke ET who was Male Champion and Reserve Overall Champion and 6,200gns Carlisle January 2012. Tanat Guardsman ET who was male champion Border Club Calf Show February 2012. Littlebank Fredie ET who was Reserve Senior Champion and 8,300gns, Owlden Firebolt ET 7,500gns and Glenpark Frome ET 6,000gns Carlisle May 2012. Drews Goliath ET 6,500gns Carlisle October 2012. Osborne Flash 6,500gns Carlisle January 2013. Almeley Giggs ET 7,000gns and Graymar Gladiator ET 6,000gns Carlisle May 2013. . Franks Hugger Mugger ET who was Male and Supreme Champion and 9,000gns Carlisle October 2013. Newton Blues Geordie ET was reserve Male Champion and 5,200gns Carlisle January 2014. Graymar Highflyer ET 5,000gns Carlisle May 2014. Kingside Inka Warrior ET 5,200gns Carlisle Jan 2015. Droit Irishman (ET) 6,800gns Carlisle May 2015. Littlebank Jimmy 9,200gns Carlisle Jan 2016. His daughters include Croftends Emma ET who was overall champion Border Club Calf Show Agri-Expo October 2009 & female and overall champion Border Club Calf Show February 2010; Low Longthwaite Diamond ET 3,000gns Carlisle October 2010; Graymar Fantasy ET 5,500gns, High Moss Darth Vadar ET 3,700gns and Penpeugh Elite 3,500gns Carlisle May 2011; Croftends Georgia ET who was female & overall champion Border Club Calf Show February 2012. College Valley Goldie ET 2,800gns at the College dispersal Carlisle May 2012. Drumlone Fancypants ET 6,600gns Carlisle May 2012. Drumlone Fanfare ET 4,500gns and BLACK N Blue Fc UK Two who was Reserve Female Champion and 4,500gns and Sharplaw Foxylady ET 4,200gns Carlisle May 2012. Lukeroyal Giggle ET who was Female Champion and 2,600gns Carlisle October 2013. Tweeddale Enhance ET 4,500gns Tweeddale Dispersal Carlisle August 2015. Dinmore Justina ET 2,600gns Carlisle Jan 2016. Owlden Imogen ET 4,200gns Carlisle Jan 2018. High Moss Oriana 3500gns & Oak Tree Pinky 3200gns Carlisle Jan 2021. Brownview Nelson ET won Junior Chmpion 15,000gns at Carlisle in May 2021. Almeley Powershift 10,000gns Carlisle May 2022. Knockagh Perky won overall champion and 5200gns at Carlisle September 2022. Croftends Rocky ET 5500gns at Carlisle in May 2023. Solway View RobRoy ET 8500gns at Carlisle in May 2023. Solway View Rachel ET 7000gns Carlisle May 2023. Solway View Raelyn ET 9000gns Carlisle May 2023.

GITAN DU P’TIT MAYEUR is by Cubitus Du Pre Rosine. He is quite a new bull, but his sire Cubitus needs no introduction. Gitan is a very well muscled blue and white bull. He is +10 for height. Progeny includes Annanwater Brock ET who won Male Champion calf at the Border Belgian Blue Club’s Eighth Annual Calf Show Carlisle February 2007; Bridgend Blues Alexander ET 6,800gns Carlisle May 2007; Betws Byron 9,500gns & Oak Tree Battleship ET 6,500gns Carlisle May 2008; Gregmaur Bunnamohaun who won Supreme Champion and 6,000gns Carlisle October 2008; Headlind Bobo 8,000gns & Strathearn Carvalho ET 8,000gns Carlisle May 2009; Franks Double Irish ET 4,400gns Carlisle September 2009; Oak Tree Cracker ET 5,500gns & Solway View Danny ET 4,000gns Carlisle February 2010; Gass Cheggers who won Reserve Senior Male Champion and 16,000gns, Droit Denver ET 11,000gns, Bringlee Derry ET 10,000gns, Moorsley Edge ET 8,800gns,

Solway View Dexy ET 7,000gns & Littlebank David ET 6,500gns Carlisle May 2010; Keasden Head David ET 6,000gns Carlisle May 2011; Droit Ebenezer ET 8,000gns & Solway View Extreme ET who won Male and Supreme Champion and 7,000gns Carlisle October 2011. Droit Fabulous ET who won Junior Male Champion and 6,500gns Carlisle May 2012. Solway View Fancy Mover ET 5,200gns Carlisle October 2012. Springhill Geronimo ET 5,500gns Carlisle October 2013. Drumlone Hullabaloo 5,000gns Carlisle May 2014. Rhymil Jagerbomb ET who won Supreme Champion and 12,000gns Carlisle May 2016. Solway View Legend ET who was Reserve Male Champion and 5,500gns Carlisle Jan 2018. Solway View Legacy ET 5,000gns Carlisle May 2018. Haughton Nevada ET £6400 Carlisle Online Sale 2020. Annanwater Bina ET who won Supreme Champion calf at the Border Belgian Blue Club’s Eighth Annual Calf Show Carlisle February 2007; Annanwater Abbie ET 3,500gns Carlisle May 2007; Lakeview Cracker ET who won Female Champion and 5,000gns, Lakeview Classic ET 5,000gns Lockerbie October 2008; Maidenlands Crystal 6,400gns Carlisle October 2008; Franks Daffodil Dream ET who won Reserve Female Champion and 3,500gns, Franks Double Take ET 3,200gns Carlisle September 2009; Lyonpark Evelien ET who won Reserve Overall Champion Border Club Calf Show Agri-Expo October 2009 & & Reserve Overall Champion Border Club Calf Show February 2010; Lyonpark Evelien ET who won Reserve Female Champion and 5,000gns Carlisle October 2010. Andys Gazelle 2,600gns Carlisle January 2014. Tweeddale Hester 6,800gns and Tweeddale Hooch 6,000gns Tweeddale Dispersal Carlisle August 2015. Droit Janelle ET who won Reserve Supreme and Female Champion and 6,000gns Carlisle May 2016. Recipients with calves at foot include Annanwater Abbie ET (Heifer) 4,500gns May 2006. College Valley Electra ET 3,000gns at the College Dispersal Carlisle May 2012. Balzer Forget Me Not ET 5,000gns, Faughanvale Hazel ET 3,400gns and Annanwater Duo 3,200gns Carlisle May 2012. Solway View India ET (Heifer) 3,900gns Carlisle October 2013. Warehams Penguin 10,000gn Carlisle May 2022 also Moorsley Power 5,200gns. Topside Ronnie ET 7500gns Carlisle in May 2023.

HEROS DU PEROY (IS) is by Davidson De L’Ecluse and out of Brilliante Du Peroy (by Spirou Du Peroy). Progeny includes Rathlyon Dinah ET who won Female and Overall Champion and 3,500gns Carlisle January 2012. Droit Faye 3,300gns Carlisle May 2012. Droit Hester ET 3,300gns Carlisle May 2014. Knockaraven Jessie J ET who won Champion Female and 3,800gns Carlisle Jan 2016. Bluegrass Famous ET who won Reserve Male and Reserve Supreme Champion and 10,000gns Carlisle October 2012. Littlebank Gigolo 7,200gns and Edenfauld Hector 6,000gns Carlisle May 2013. Droit Horatio ET who won Intermediate Champion and 7,200gns and Droit Hamil ET 6,500gns Carlisle May 2014. Droit Icon (ET) 5,500gns Carlisle May 2015. Pendle Nice Ice Baby 4000gns Carlisle Jan 2020. Homilton Ozzy (ET) 18,000gns Carlisle May 2021.

KELOWNA FERDINAND (SR) is by Bluegrass Cyclone (SR) ET and out of Kelowna Brandy. Progeny includes Stonebyres Krona who was Reserve Male Champion and 8,500gns Carlisle Jan 2017. Stonebyres Skipper 5000gns Carlisle Jan 2024.

STONEBYRES NINJA is by Lukeroyal Kracker and out of Stonebyres Keisha. Progeny includes Stonebyres Rosetta 3800gns Carlisle September 2022. Stonebyres Ramona 4000gns Carlisle September 2022, Stonebyres Rembrandt 6500gns Carlisle Jan 2023, Ruaig Power House 12,000gns Carlisle May 2023. Stonebyres Rooster 4500gns & Stonebyres Samson 10,000gns Carlisle Jan 2024.

The British Blue Cattle Society

The Secretary, Holme House, The Dale, Ainstable, Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9RH

Tel: +44(0)1768 870522

The Secretary, Fell View, Blencarn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1TX t. 00 44 (0)1768 88775 f. 00 44 (0)1768 88779 www.britishbluecattle.org info@britishbluecattle.org

INSPECTION CRITERIA

AT SOCIETY SPONSORED SALES JAN 2015

MINIMUM HEIGHT WEIGHT AND SCROTUM DIMENSIONS

This document is published to help members select cattle of the right type and specification, for entry into prestigious sales, held un der the auspices of the Society. It also sets out criteria for the Society’s Volunteer Inspectors to work to, which in turn, fac ilitates uniformity across all Society sales. Apart from meeting the minimum standards stated below, pedigree cattle should also conform to the Society’s Bylaws, number 1.1 of which states: -

“The definition of the breed’s characteristics is as follows: -

A long, large bodied beef animal with fine bones, double muscle, sloping rump and hidden hips, strong legs and correct mouth. Coat colour can be black, white, blue, or any combination of these colours that is acceptable to the Council.”

1. The ear tattoo should be clearly legible and the letters and numbers agree with the pedigrees. Animals born after 1 January 1998 require no tattoo, on condition that they have been double tagged, as per Ministry regulations

2. Animals must conform to minimum heights and weights specified by the Society’s Council. See over for the detailed charts

3. Teeth and jaws should be correct in terms of position and bone structure. A degree of latitude shall be allowed where an ani mal is cutting teeth. The Chief Inspectors decision is final, with regard to acceptable jaw and teeth configurations. Animals with mildly defective teeth or jaws will be marked in yellow and allowed to be sold through the ring, in catalogue order, with an accompanying rostrum announcement; ‘This animal has not fulfilled the Society inspection criteria in respect of jaws and teeth’. Where it is a veterinary decision that the animal be rejected then the animal shall be rejected in the normal way, with no appeal, marked i n red and not be permitted to be sold through the ring.

4. The testicles and sheath shall be checked for correctness. Testicles should be of good conformation and consistency, with the epididymis showing definition. The minimum circumference of the scrotum between 10 and 24 months is shown overleaf. Animals over 24 months must have a minimum scrotal circumference of 33cm.

5. All animals must be in good, healthy condition and free from signs of infectious diseases, such as Viral Warts, Live Ring Wor m etc. (A Veterinary certificate must accompany animals if previously treated, this treatment must have been carried out at least 14 days prior to the sale), Mange, New Forest Disease, Lice.

6. All animals should be able to walk correctly, on the day of inspection, with no genetic defects. The general mobility of the animal should be acceptable for practical use and not be detrimental to the breed’s reputation. Bulls with an exceptional conformat ion will be allowed a degree of latitude with regard to mobility

The Council of the British Blue Cattle Society would urge all potential vendors to adhere strictly to these notes when entering cattle into official sales and to seek advice, prior to the sale, if they are uncertain as to whether an animal will pass. T his will avoid the disappointment of any of their cattle being rejected by the Inspectors.

Should any cattle be rejected, it is the vendor’s responsibility to ensure that the Lot Number is sprayed in red at the time of inspection. Such cattle may be sold privately from the pens, th e sale going through the auctioneer’s books.

Rejected animals may not be sold through the pedigree or commercial ring at a Society sale

SAFETY

A Vendor must not enter for sale, any animal with a potentially dangerous temperament. The Society’s Inspectors hav e the right to demand the immediate removal, from the sale and the sale premises, of any animal, which, in their opinion, demonstrates a temperamen t, which could be dangerous to the public

 All Animals Must Be Halter Trained No Animal Shall Have Horns

 It is a statutory requirement that any bull over the age of 12 months, sold through a public auction, shall have a ring in its nose

 The objective of the Official Society Inspection is primarily in place to raise the breed standard and the inspection panel’s decision is intended as a purchasers guide only. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of an animal for their particular requirements. By bidding for an animal the intended purchaser accepts the Societies and Auctioneers conditions of sale, the animal being theirs at the fall of the hammer.

 3 Month Rule – No calf, whether pedigree or commercial, under the age of 3 months will be accepted for either the show, or sale

Continued/…

Heifers

WEIGHT FOR

Bulls over 24 months of age will pass the inspection provided that they are 134cms or over

Heifers over 24 months of age will pass the inspection provided that they are131cms or over

MINIMUM SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE

In addition to Circumference, both testicles

be of good conformation and consistency, with the Epididymis showing definition.

GENERAL POINT

Not withstanding the above minimum heights, weights for age and Scrotal acceptability, animals should also conform to breed type and be of good overall shape.

NOTICE TO PURCHASERS

The objective of the Official Society Inspection is primarily in place to raise the breed standard and the inspection panel’s decision is intended as a purchasers guide only. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the suitability of an animal for their particular requirements. By bidding for an animal the intended purchaser accepts the Societies and Auctioneers conditions of sale, the animal being theirs at the fall of the hammer.

The British Blue Cattle Society

Guide to looking after your new Bull

It is often, quite correctly said, that the bull is half the herd. This should mean that he is treated as being as important as all the other stock put together. What often happens, in practice, is that he is lucky if he is given half the care and attention that others receive. This is in spite of being possibly, the most expensive single animal in the herd.

The first thing to do, when buying, or hiring a new bull, is to plan ahead. Do not rush out to find a bull today, because you want to use him tomorrow. First, be sure about what kind of bull you want and, how many you need and give yourself time to get the right ones. How many you need, depends, not just on the size of the herd but also on the breeding season. It is the number of cows per day, when working, which matters, not the total number of cows.

Another reason for planning ahead is to allow time for the bull to settle in. Leaving home for a young bull is just as big a wrench, as it is for your children when they go to ‘big school’, or leave home. Some bulls are affected by the stress of travel, showing and the sale ring. Stress can disrupt the reproductive system. Some bulls will have poor semen quality for up to two months, following transport. By the time poor results are noticed and a vet, like myself, gets around to looking at the semen, the situation is back to normal. The wise farmer uses this period for quarantine and settling in.

You should, of course, always buy bulls from a reputable source, for both quality and health. As far as reproduction goes – size does matter but it is the testicles, rather than any other anatomical feature. Scrotal circumference is a good ‘rule of thumb’ indicator of a bull’s capacity and you should be looking for 31cm+. However, remember that bulls are still maturing in this respect, up to 2 years of age, or so, so do not overtax them when young.

Some bulls will be 18 months old, or more, before beginning to produce decent semen. British Blue bulls being warranted from 20 months. Give your bull a gentle introduction to the herd. Just give a small group of females at first, (preferably heifers, for a young bull). Young Blues are often unbalanced by their large back-ends, and, if they cannot get a good grip on the cow, will do an involuntary backward somersault, at the critical moment. Present a young ‘Blue’ with a large Holstein and you are in “It’s a business doing pleasure with you” territory!

These are simply matters of common sense; a young bull will not have the capacity, skill, or psychological strength to cope with being suddenly turned out with a herd of large, bossy cows.

Always keep a close check on your bull in the early days. Watch him to ensure he is not having problems with service and, that his libido is good. Check the females regularly for pregnancy. If there is a problem you need to know quickly.

Finally, do not forget his psychological development. Few bulls are natural born killers. Those that turn nasty are mostly made so, by lack of attention and by only being handled for unpleasant purposes.

Keeping a tractable, well-behaved bull takes time and effort. He should be handled and put through handling facilities regularly, for no reason other than to give him a reward. He should have comfortable quarters and his feet etc., should be well cared for. Your bull can make a great contribution to your business: Look after him and he will look after you!

By kind permission of The Blue Cattle Society of Ireland

EXPLANATORY NOTES FOR CATALOGUES

Only British Blue GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs or INTERIM EBVs with Accuracy (Acc) can be validly compared between herds.

ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)

The EBV is the best estimate of an animal's genetic merit for that trait.

ACCURACY

An accuracy value is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy the lower the likelihood of change in the animal's EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or it's relatives. Accuracy below 75% should be considered low.

CALVING EASE

Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are favourable and indicate easier calving.

DIR: Direct calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of its progeny.

DTRS: Daughter’s calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.

BIRTH AND FERTILITY

GL: Gestation Length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.

BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers.

SS: Scrotal Size EBV (cm) is an indicator of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny.

GROWTH

MILK: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal's milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200-day weight of their calves.

200: 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth to early ages.

400: 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for yearling weight.

600: 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.

MWT: Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Smaller, or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.

CARCASE

CWT: Carcase Weight EBV (kg) estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.

EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals.

FAT: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.

RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.

IMF%: Intra-muscular Fat Percent EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of intra-muscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a 300kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.

INDEXES

An index combines the EBVs with economic information (costs and returns) for specific market and production systems to rank animals based on relative profit values. Note that the different types of animals can give similar profit values, so you should also consider both the index and the component EBVs when selecting animals for your production system.

BBB Carcase Profitability Index (£’s) - Estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow mated for an example commercial herd targeting the EU market with no marbling requirement. All progeny are assumed to be marketed at around 550-580 kg live weight (280-320 kg carcase weight) at approximately 19 months of age.

Bulls with a higher BBB Carcase Profitability Index will have a greater genetic potential to sire heavier finished progeny. As there are no maternal traits included in the calculation of the BB Carcase Profitability Index, bulls with a high Index will not necessarily be suitable for breeding heifer replacements.

BBB Pedigree Breeding Index (£’s) - This index (£ per cow joined) targets herds that breed their own replacement cows and bulls and slaughter progeny from large framed cows. Steer progeny are slaughter at around 16 months of age at 620 kg live weight (360 kg carcase weight). The main EBV emphases are on weight, carcase retail beef yield and calving ease. The index estimates the genetic differences between animals in net profitability per cow mated for a herd targeting the EU market with no marbling requirement. With this in mind, the index also identifies suitable replacement breeding animals by also considering the maternal and fertility traits of the animal. Therefore, both direct and daughters calving ease are included in the index.

This index is only reported for animals with at least moderate accuracy for the key traits. Animals must also be in the top 50th percentile or better for Calving Ease Direct, 400 Day Weight and Retail Beef Yield % EBVs.

The British Blue GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeders. Neither the British Blue Cattle Society nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of this data.

The British Blue Superior Carcase Sire Listing Scheme

The eligibility of a bull to qualify for ‘Superior’ status is as follows:

1. Must be fully registered

2. Must come from a herd that is ‘Breedplan’ recorded

3. Must be under 36 months of age at the point of sale

4. Must be DNA tested

5. Must be officially transferred to the new owner

6. Must achieve the following ‘Breedplan’ EBVs:

Retail Beef Yield (RBY) – Top 30%

400 Day Wt – Top 30%

Eye Muscle Area (EMA) – Top 50%

Carcase Profitability Index (CPI) – Top 50%

EBLEX suggest that ‘selecting a sire with the right genetics could increase the profitability of a 50 cow suckler herd by £1,500 to £2,000 a year’ or £7,500 to £10,000 or more, over the life of a bull.

The Aim of the Scheme

The aim of the scheme is to identify young sires, of high genetic merit, that will provide meaningful financial benefit to commercial purchasers when used in their commercial herds.

The scheme also provides a major incentive for Pedigree Breeders to record their herd and to make available eligible bulls for sale, the interest for such, hopefully being reflected in enhanced demand.

Meat Buyers Seek High EBV Sires

The Scheme also gives meat buyers a ‘Point of Reference’ when sourcing quality British Blue X commercial cattle. Increasingly buying and being associated with animals of high genetic merit, is becoming more important. This is definitely so with meat procurement officers sourcing commercial cattle for the main supermarket groups, the genetics within such animals result in higher retail meat yields and higher profit. This has recently been borne out by meetings that your Society has had with those responsible for buying cattle for the major supermarket groups, hence the introduction of this ‘Superior Sire Listing Scheme.’

For a list of qualifying sires, please visit: - www.britishbluecattle.org/superiorcarcasesirescheme or contact the Society Office Tel: 01768 870522 Email: info@britishbluecattle.org

BBCS reserves the right to makes changes to the terms and conditions of this scheme at its sole discretion

QR CODES

In this catalogue we have printed QR code for each animal, this will take you to the web page which will give you full information on pedigree, bar charts and photographs if available

Step 1

Download and install a QR code app on your smartphone if you don't yet have one. Open your App Store, Market, Marketplace or App World application (for the iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile and BlackBerry platforms, respectively).

Step 2

Search for "QR code reader," and then download and install a free app. The app should be named something to the effect of "QR Code Scanner" or "QR Scanner." There are paid versions of these kinds of apps, but the free ones work just as well.

Step 3

Open the QR barcode app on your smartphone, and choose "scan from camera" or "scan QR code" from the main menu. A new window should open with a square in the middle of it.

Step 4

Center the QR code in the middle of the square that's currently displayed by your QR barcode app. The app should automatically take a picture of the QR code for you when it has finished scanning the code. A new pop-up menu will appear, with the QR code information on it.

Step 5

Click the link that was embedded in the QR code, this will direct you to the Society website

ABERDEEN ANGUS

UNDERSTANDING THE BREEDPLAN PERFORMANCE RECORDING INFORMATION IN THIS CATALOGUE

Only Aberdeen-Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs or INTERIM EBVs with Accuracy (Acc) can be validly compared between herds.

ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)

The EBV is the best estimate of an animal's genetic merit for that trait.

ACCURACY

An accuracy value (Acc) is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy the lower the likelihood of change in the animal's EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or its relatives.

CALVING EASE

Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are favourable and indicate easier calving.

DIR: Direct calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of its progeny. Using a bull in the Top 1% for CE direct (+7.0) is predicted to result in approximately 15% fewer assisted calvings in 2 year old heifers compared with using a bull in the Bottom 1% (-10.2). This range is predicted to be smaller in cows. Remember that the dam’s genetics and management are significant factors influencing calving ease in any mating.

DTRS: Daughter’s calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.

BIRTH AND FERTILITY

GL: Gestation Length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.

BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers.

SS: Scrotal Size EBV (cm) is an indicator of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny.

GROWTH

MILK: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal's milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200-day weight of their calves.

200: 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth to early ages.

400: 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for yearling weight.

600: 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.

MWT: Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Smaller, or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.

CARCASE

CWT: Carcase Weight EBV (kg) estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.

EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals.

FAT: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.

RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.

IMF%: Intra-muscular Fat Percent EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of intramuscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a 300kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.

Indexes combine the EBVs with economic information for specific market and production systems to rank animals based on relative profit values.

Terminal index

The Angus Terminal index is aimed at a commercial herd using Angus bulls over dairy cross cows to breed steers and heifers to turn off at 16 months of age. All progeny are destined for slaughter and no replacement females are selected from within the herd. There is some emphasis on calving ease while finishing steers at around 600 kg live weight (330 kg carcase weight) using a pasture based production system.

Use this index in a commercial herd to produce progeny for slaughter. The index has moderate emphasis on easier calving (ie getting a live calf with minimal human interference) while producing calves that will then grow quickly to market specifications at around 16 months of age. The index is focused on slaughter animals and does not account for maternal traits and is therefore not suited to breeding replacement females.

If you are using smaller framed cows or heifers in your herd, then you should also put extra emphasis on a higher Calving Ease Direct EBV when selecting a sire using this index.

Self Replacing index

The Angus Self Replacing index is aimed at an Angus herd selecting replacement females from within the herd while breeding steers and excess heifers to turn off at 18 months of age. There is emphasis on calving ease and maternal traits while also looking to finish steers for slaughter at around 615 kg live weight (330 kg carcase weight) using a pasture based production system supplemented with extra rations during the finishing phase.

This Self Replacing index is also suitable to using Angus sires over mixed breed cows where replacement females are sourced from within the herd. There may be some hybrid vigour expressed in the progeny depending on the breed type of the cows used. Therefore you should consider placing extra emphasis on the Calving Ease EBVs (more positive) of the sire to allow for possible heavier birth weights of his calves due to hybrid vigour.

Use this index in both commercial and pedigree herds where you are balancing the requirements of selecting replacement females while also producing animals for slaughter.

The Aberdeen-Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeders. Neither the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of this data.

Aberdeen-Angus

Percentile Bands for 2022 Born Calves

All bulls entered at official Society sales have their Myostatin status displayed in the catalogue.

Myostatin Status No Carrier, means the bull does not carry the Myostatin variance gene.

Myostatin Status Single Version Carrier means the bull carries a single version either Myostatin NT821 or F94L genes, but still accepted for registration by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society

Sale: CARLISLE OCT SALE 2024

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04/08/2023 425 645

30/07/2023 430 650

25/07/2023 435 655

20/07/2023 440 660

15/07/2023 445 665

10/07/2023 450 670

05/07/2023 455 675

30/06/2023 460 680

25/06/2023 465 685

20/06/2023 470 690

15/06/2023 475 695

10/06/2023 480 700

05/06/2023 485 705

31/05/2023 490 710

26/05/2023 495 715

21/05/2023 500 720

16/05/2023 505 725

11/05/2023 510 729

06/05/2023 515 734

01/05/2023 520 738

26/04/2023 525 743

21/04/2023 530 747

16/04/2023 535 752

11/04/2023 540 756

06/04/2023 545 761

01/04/2023 550 765

27/03/2023 555 770

22/03/2023 560 774

17/03/2023 565 779

12/03/2023 570 783

07/03/2023 575 788

02/03/2023 580 792

Sale Date: 02-Oct-2024

25/02/2023 585 797

20/02/2023 590 801 15/02/2023 595 806

10/02/2023 600 810

05/02/2023 605 815 31/01/2023 610 819

26/01/2023 615 824

21/01/2023 620 828 16/01/2023 625 833

11/01/2023 630 837

06/01/2023 635 842 01/01/2023 640 846

27/12/2022 645 851

22/12/2022 650 855 17/12/2022 655 860

12/12/2022 660 864

07/12/2022 665 869 02/12/2022 670 873

27/11/2022 675 878

22/11/2022 680 882 17/11/2022 685 887 12/11/2022 690 891

07/11/2022 695 896 02/11/2022 700 900 28/10/2022 705 905

23/10/2022 710 909 18/10/2022 715 914 13/10/2022 720 918 08/10/2022 725 923 03/10/2022 730 927

735 932

30/07/2022 795 986 25/07/2022 800 990 20/07/2022 805 995 15/07/2022 810 999 10/07/2022 815 1004 05/07/2022 820 1008

30/06/2022 825 1013 25/06/2022 830 1017 20/06/2022 835 1022 15/06/2022 840 1026 10/06/2022 845 1031 05/06/2022 850 1035

31/05/2022 855 1040 26/05/2022 860 1044 21/05/2022 865 1049

16/05/2022 870 1053 11/05/2022 875 1058

06/05/2022 880 1062

01/05/2022 885 1067

26/04/2022 890 1071

21/04/2022 895 1076

16/04/2022 900 1080

740 936 18/09/2022 745 941 13/09/2022 750 945 08/09/2022 755 950 03/09/2022 760 954 29/08/2022 765 959 24/08/2022 770 963 19/08/2022 775 968 14/08/2022 780 972 09/08/2022 785 977 04/08/2022 790 981

SALERS

UNDERSTANDING THE BREEDPLAN PERFORMANCE RECORDING INFORMATION IN THIS CATALOGUE

Only Salers GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVs with Accuracy (Acc) can be validly compared between herds.

ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVS)

The EBV is the best estimate of an animal's genetic merit for that trait.

ACCURACY

An accuracy value is presented with every EBV and gives an indication of the amount of information that has been used in the calculation of that EBV. The higher the accuracy the lower the likelihood of change in the animal's EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or it's relatives. Accuracy below 75% should be considered low.

CALVING EASE

Calving Ease EBVs are based on calving difficulty scores, birth weights and gestation length information. More positive EBVs are favourable and indicate easier calving.

DIR: Direct calving ease indicates how this animal influences the birth of its progeny.

DTRS: Daughter’s calving ease indicates how well the animal produces daughters that have easier calving.

BIRTH AND FERTILITY

GL: Gestation Length EBV (days) is based on AI records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation lengths which generally relate to easier calving and increased growth after birth.

BWT: Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of animals, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers.

SS: Scrotal Size EBV (cm) is an indicator of male fertility in regards to semen quality and quantity. Higher (positive) EBVs indicate higher fertility. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny.

GROWTH

MILK: 200-Day Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal's milking ability. For sires, this EBV is indicative of their daughter’s milking ability as it affects the 200-day weight of their calves.

200: 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of animals taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth to early ages.

400: 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for yearling weight.

600: 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for dam age. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal's genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age.

MWT: Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age. Smaller, or more moderate EBVs are generally more favourable.

CARCASE

CWT: Carcase Weight EBV (kg) estimates the genetic difference in carcase weight at a standard age of 650 days.

EMA: Eye Muscle Area EBV (cm2) estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area of a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals.

FAT: Rib Fat EBV (mm) estimates the genetic differences in fat depth at the rib in a 300kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate more subcutaneous fat and earlier maturity.

RBY%: Retail Beef Yield Percent EBV (%) represents total (boned out) meat yield as a percentage of a 300kg dressed carcase. A more positive EBV indicates higher percentage yield for the 300kg carcase size.

IMF%: Intra-muscular Fat Percent EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of intra-muscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a 300kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable.

The Salers Cattle Society GROUP BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values contained in this Sale Catalogue were compiled by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) from data supplied by the breeders. Neither the Salers Cattle Society nor the ABRI oversee or audit the collection of this data.

Salers Cattle Society

Percentile Bands for 2021 Born Calves

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