The “Denis Jones Memorial Overseas Bursary” to attend ‘Canadian Western Agribition’ - 21st-26th November, 2016 to compete in the Canadian National 4-H and Youth Judging Competition Competitors must be 18-21 years of age on the 25th November, 2016. Jim Barber, who will be accompanying the team, has informed us that the approximate cost of attending will be £1,400.00 per person which includes air fares, hotel and entry fees. Some meals are included in the trip and all entry fees to the Show. The competitor will need to buy other meals, etc. Taking the estimated cost of £1,400.00 as stated above, the Society will fund 75% leaving the successful candidate to find the remaining £350.00, plus spending money and insurance. To apply for the Overseas Bursary each candidate must:● Be nominated by a Member of the Society who will be required to present in writing their reasons why they believe the candidate would be a suitable nominee. ● Submit in writing(i)
A CV of their involvement with the Breed.
(ii)
A written report (up to 500 words maximum) providing reasons why they wish to be selected to participate in the Judging Competition.
● Be prepared to provide a full written report on their experience, accompanied by appropriate photographs for publication in the Society’s Annual Journal. (They will also be expected, if invited by an Area Association, to make a presentation on their trip). ● Submit their application to the Hereford Cattle Society’s Office by FRIDAY, 1st JULY, 2016. Following the receipt of all applications, the Chairman and President of the Society will act as adjudicators to select the successful applicant. Information relating to the above Competition can be found at www.agribition.com If interested please apply for an application form from Hereford House. -----------------------------------------------------------
YOUNG HEREFORD MEMBERS' EVENT SATURDAY 23rd & SUNDAY 24th APRIL, 2016 ORGANISED BY EMMA SMITH Kindly hosted by Mr. Tim Livesey & Family at Manor Farm, The Hollow, Normanton le Heath, Leicester, LE67 2TJ
Age categories: 8 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 26
Saturday:
Workshops on Preparing an Animal for the Show Ring – Washing, Grooming & Clipping and Show Ring Etiquette.
Sunday:
Stock Judging Sessions for all ages. The Senior category will be required to provide reasons for their placings and the highest placed Senior will be awarded the prize of “Shadow Judging” at this year’s Society Autumn Show & Sale on the 11th October at Hereford Livestock Market.
There will be many Judges & Trainers in attendance to offer help & advice to all participants. Prizes will include a ‘Goody Bag’ from “McInnes Show” (supplier of Show products) and a lot of fun to be had by all. On Saturday evening a Buffet Dinner will be held at a local Hostelry at a cost of £9.99. A raffle will also be held during the evening. The after Dinner Speaker will be well-known Hereford Breeder and Show Commentator, Mr Clive Davies. Food will be provided on farm over the two days. Local accommodation can be arranged if required. It is hoped that this will be the first of a number of similar events, so please support this wonderful opportunity.
For further details contact: Emma Smith on her Mobile: 07772 495913 or by email: emmasmith460@btinternet.com
DNA TESTING TIMETABLE In an endeavour to provide some guide as to the time between submission of samples for DNA testing and receiving results, please note the following:*
Samples lodged with the Society by the 1st of a month should generate a result by the end of the month.
*
Samples lodged with the Society after the 1st of a month should generate a result by the end of the following month.
(Please note that both of the above statements depend upon the hair samples submitted being of the required quality to achieve a result). We would, however, advise all Members to allow at least 6 weeks between submission of samples and the date a result is required.
IMPORTANT NOTICE IN RESPECT OF DNA TESTING BULLS ENTERED IN FUTURE OFFICIAL SALES Commencing with the AUTUMN SALES this year ALL Bulls MUST be DNA tested and RESULTS lodged with the Society by the time entries close. This will allow all the results to be included in the Sale Catalogue. This ruling applies to ALL Sales held under the auspices of the Society. So as to ensure you make the deadline, please take note of the above “DNA TESTING TIMETABLE�. You will see from the timetable, samples for Sale Bulls need to be submitted by the 1st of the month preceding the month in which the Sale entries close. EXAMPLE Samples for the Autumn Show & Sale need to be lodged with the Society by the 1st JULY.
THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY SPRING SHOW & SALE 2016 at Hereford Livestock Market - HR4 7AN TUESDAY, 5th APRIL Judging: 9.00 a.m. Sale: 12.30 p.m. To include 74 Bulls - 24 Show Heifers - 38 Females For Sale Only JUDGE Mr. R.G. Thomas – “Risbury Herefords” Catalogues available upon request and can be viewed on the Society’s Website
DNA CERTIFICATES Contrary to the notice contained within the last “Newsletter”, due to Weatherbys ceasing to issue DNA Certificates we will return to issuing “In-house” Certificates.
DNA CHARGES 1. Sire Verification
-
£27.00
2. Sire Verification, plus Genetic Screening
-
£43.20
3. Sire Verification, Genetic Screening and Poll Gene Test
-
£60.00 (all inclusive of VAT)
In respect of 2, a discount of 5% is offered when 20 or more cattle are tested at the same time.
2016 HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL Should any Member wish to receive additional copies of the above Journal a charge of £5.00 will have to be made to cover the postage. Additional copies can, of course, be collected from the Society’s Office or at any of the Shows & Events at which the HCS has a presence free of charge.
SPONSORSHIP AT WINTER FAIRS English Winter Fair, Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Scottish Winter Fair, Allams Christmas Show, N.I. and East of England Smithfield Festival The Hereford Cattle Society will award £1,000 to the Exhibitor of the Overall Supreme Beef Champion if by a Registered Pedigree Hereford Sire. In the case of Class Entries at all the events, both Pure-Bred and Cross-Bred, £50 will be awarded to the first three Prize-Winners of each Class if by a Registered Pedigree Hereford Sire. In all instances proof of identity of the Sire, either in the form of a Pedigree Certificate, in the case of Pedigree entries, or a copy of the Passport in the case of Cross-Bred entries must be submitted to the Hereford Cattle Society for confirmation. The £1,000 will only be awarded subject to the winning animal being DNA tested and being verified by the sire stated.
ADVERTISING RATES FOR BREED NEWSLETTERS Full Page Half Page
£150.00 + VAT £ 75.00 + VAT
CALF MANAGEMENT LETTER 1st JULY, 2016 – 30th JUNE, 2017 LETTER ‘P’ Those Members adopting a management letter as an additional means of identifying calves are advised that the letter “P” should be used in respect of calves born on or between 1.7.16 and 30.6.17.
BRIGHTWELLS IN CONJUNCTION WITH HEREFORD MARKET AUCTIONEERS SHOW & SALE of Hereford and Hereford Cross Store Cattle Sired by a Registered Hereford Bull, including Beef Type Cows in or with Calves and Feeding Bulls will be held at Hereford Livestock Market at 11.00am on Thursday, 7th April, 2016 Thursday, 16th June, 2016 Thursday, 15th September 2016 For further details contact: Michael Evans, Greg Christopher or Sara Hamer mike.evans@brightwells.com greg.christopher@brightwells.com - sara.hamer@brightwells.com Tel: 01568 611166
NATIONAL HEREFORD STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION For 2016 the above Competition will, as usual, be held at The Royal Three Counties Show on Saturday, 18th June at 2.00 p.m. Further details available from your local Association or Club. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SUPPORT THIS COMPETITION
ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW 2016 Ascaris, the Society’s Caterer, have as usual agreed to provide a pre-Show Supper on Thursday evening – 16th June for Exhibitors, Stockmen & Friends £9.00 per head
MIDLANDS & EAST ANGLIA H.B.A. CALF SHOW 2016 will be held at The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, Newark Showground on
SUNDAY, 13th NOVEMBER For further details contact: Alan Pittam - 01788 890702 – ale.pittjoyal@btopenworld.com
THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW & SALE
will be held at Hereford Livestock Market - HR4 7AN on th TUESDAY, 11 OCTOBER, 2016 SPONSORED BY DUNBIA
HEREFORDS OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Commencing with immediate effect in line for the 2016 Season, all Trophies for the Herefords of the Year Competitions, including the Horned & Poll awards, will in future be presented at the Society’s Annual Dinner on the eve of the above Sale. This will mean that all qualifying ‘Points Shows’ will fall within the calendar year in which the awards are presented. The only exception will be in respect of qualifying Official Shows & Sales taking place in the Autumn after the awards have taken place. Points gained at these events will be carried over to the following year in respect of the Herd and Sire of the Year Competitions only.
EBVs TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO JUDGES AT FUTURE SALES Your Council have agreed that, commencing with the Autumn Sales 2016, Judges will be provided with the “Breedplan” results of all recorded cattle entered in the Show Classes. The decision as to whether these results are used will be left to the Judge appointed.
BEEF EXPO 2016 Organised by the NBA – Euan Emslie Tel: 01430 441870 - Email – euan@nationalbeefassociation.com
To be held at Beef Expo, Bakewell Mart, Derby on
FRIDAY, 20th MAY Please make an effort to come and support your Breed Stand
IMPORTANT NOTICE RE JUDGING APPOINTMENTS Would Members please note that when invited to judge at one or more of the numerous Summer Shows they – ●
DO NOT ACCEPT AN INVITATION TO JUDGE MORE THAN ONE SHOW QUALIFYING FOR THE “HEREFORDS OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONS”.
(Details of these Shows will be found in a previous Newsletter and are on the Society’s Website). ●
DO NOT ACCEPT AN INVITATION TO JUDGE MORE THAN ONE SHOW HELD WITHIN THE SAME AREA.
CORRECTION TO ARTICLE HEADING IN THE RECENTLY PUBLISHED BREED JOURNAL Mr. Fred Hawke, on behalf of the Hawke Family – Hustyn, Breock & Nanscient Herefords – has asked that we point out that, contrary to the heading of their article in the Journal, they are breeding modern Herefords using the latest genetics available and not Herefords containing no imported bloodlines which he feels is inferred by the heading used. In the context of this article, the use of the description “traditional” was to denote that Herefords are a traditional British Native Breed. We have also been asked by Mr. Hawke to include the following notice:-
HERD VISIT F.J., F.G. & R.P. Hawke SATURDAY, 30th JULY, 2016 2.00 p.m. to view the Hustyn, Breock & Nanscient Hereford Herds at Hustyn Farm, Burlawn, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7LD All Members Welcome Please contact the Hawke Family if you are able to attend Tel: 01208 815834
COSTS OF REGISTRATIONS SUBMITTED ON PAPER TO INCREASE BY 10% The Council have agreed to increase the cost of registering calves on paper by 10%, commencing with calves registered on or after the 1st JULY, 2016. Those Members who have not done so should contact the Office as soon as possible to apply for their “password” allowing access to “Member Online Registration”. Instructions relating to registering calves “Online” can be found elsewhere within this Newsletter, together with instructions for submitting payments “online” via BACS.
HEREFORD CATTLE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION
CHRISTMAS CALF SHOW 2016 To be held at SHREWSBURY LIVESTOCK MARKET on
SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER HCBA Secretary, Mrs. Alison Allman Tel: 01432 880027 - Mob: 07860 308599 Email: allman.amberley@gmail.com
DATES FOR REMAINING COUNCIL MEETINGS 2016 Thursday, 5th May Tuesday, 20th September Tuesday, 22nd November
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, 22nd November
PAYING YOUR ACCOUNTS BY BACS (BANK AUTOMATED CLEARING SYSTEM) Just a reminder that a number of Members have chosen to pay their accounts by “BACS”. “BACS” is ideal for making regular automated payments, helping reduce costs of administration and improve financial control. As the process is electronic, it removes the need to write cheques which can be costly and is often subject to human error. Payments can be made much later in a business day – up to 9 p.m. and are cleared within two business days to any Bank Account. Should you wish to pay your accounts using this method, you will need to approach your Bank who will require the following details:Society Bank: Account Name: Sort Code: Account Number:
-
National Westminster The Hereford Cattle Society 53 50 41 05613019
It would assist us that, when setting up your payments by this method, you request that your Bank use your Society Membership Number as a means of identification in addition to your name. You should also ensure that we are informed that you will be paying your accounts by “BACS” and that you advise us on each occasion a payment is being transmitted. This can simply be an email at the time your payment is made.
Details relating to “BACS” now appear on all Invoices being sent out from Hereford House
MAKE USE OF THE “ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM” Members are encouraged to make use of the “ONLINE REGISTRATION” facility available on the Society’s Website under the heading “MEMBERS ONLY”. To access this facility for the first time you will need to contact the office to obtain an ‘access code’. Once you have entered “ONLINE” you will be requested to create your own “Password” for future access. You will find a number of facilities available to you as a Member of the Society which are all fully explained. Once logged onto the file you will have the ability to submit Calf Notifications/Registrations online and the basic instructions to do so are:● Click on the link that says ‘online transactions’. ● Then click on ‘create a new batch’. ● Then select the appropriate batch type (Calf Registration/Notification). At this stage Recording Members can also choose an option to submit their Performance data. ● When the batch has been created you will need to click on the ‘add button’ to record/register each animal that is included in the batch. ● Once created additional animals and information can be added/changed until such time that you submit the batch to the Society. The batch will remain in a holding file until you submit it. ● Please remember that, having created a batch, it must be submitted to the Society within 27 days of the oldest calf on the file otherwise late fees will automatically be imposed. ● The information available to you includes the Sire and Dam of each calf, details of which can be accessed by either – (A) Selecting the animal from a drop down list, OR (B) Manually entering the Identity Number (Tag No.) of the animal. The drop down list of Sires will include all those you have used in the last two years. The list of Dams will consist of active cows currently in your ownership, together with breeding age heifers.
REMEMBER TO CLICK “SUBMIT” WHEN ENTERING REGISTRATIONS ON-LINE Members using the on-line facility to register their calves are asked to note that they must click “SUBMIT” before signing off. If this is not done the data does not come through to the Society for processing, therefore running the risk of late fees being imposed.
NATIONAL HEREFORD CALF SHOW 2016 Will be jointly hosted by
The North of England and Scottish Hereford Breeders’ Associations at AGRI-EXPO, BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE on
FRIDAY, 28th OCTOBER ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Schedule and Entry Forms will be available from the Society’s Office in due course. Watch for details on the Society’s Website For further information and sponsorship opportunities contact either: Mrs. Jackie Cooper, Hon. Secretary, North of England Association Tel: 07960 994376 – Email: jackie@jcrecycling.co.uk
or Mrs. P. Wason, Hon. Secretary, Scottish Association Tel: 01592 881740 - Mob: 07855 237474 Email: saltireherefords@outlook.com
CHANGE TO BULL SALE WARRANTY Your Council have agreed that, with effect from this coming Autumn, the Warranty period for bulls sold at Official Sales will increase from 3 months to 6 months. This decision made in light of the Herd Health requirement of placing bulls in quarantine before entering a new herd. For Members’ information, the Society Sale Rules for both Bulls and Females is shown below:Any Members requiring copies of a “Private Bull Sale Contract Form” may download them from the Society’s Website or apply to the Society Office.
BULL WARRANTY (a)
All Bulls 12 months old and over on the day of the sale shall be sold as being fertile and capable of natural service as at the date of sale.
(b)
No claim in respect of infertility:
(c)
(i)
Shall be made during the first month after the date of sale or after the expiration of six months from the same date.
(ii)
Shall be valid where a Veterinary Surgeon, nominated or appointed as in Regulation (c) (i) below, certifies in writing that infertility is due to illness contracted, or injury suffered, after the fall of the hammer on the day of sale.
(iii)
Of bulls purchased for export shall be valid unless such claim shall have been admitted or proved correct prior to the shipment by sea or air, or before the expiration of the time allowed by clause (c) hereof whichever shall be the earlier date.
If, during the second and sixth months after the date of sale, or as provided in clause (b) (i), notice in writing of the bull's infertility be given by the Purchaser to the Society, then, subject to the provisions of clause (b) of this regulation, to establish a claim for infertility the following provisions shall have effect, namely:Upon receipt of such notice:
(d)
(i)
If, and only if, both the Vendor and the Purchaser so agree in writing, the bull shall be examined either by an independent Veterinary Surgeon to be agreed upon by both the Vendor and the Purchaser or in default of agreement to be appointed by the Society, and the decision of such Veterinary Surgeon as to fertility or otherwise shall be final and binding on both parties, such decision to be given within three months of the receipt of the notice under clause (c), such decision to contain a certificate as to whether or not, in the case of infertility, such infertility is due to illness contracted or injury suffered after the fall of the hammer; or
(ii)
The Vendor may take the bull back and shall have three months from the receipt of such notice in which to prove whether or not the bull is fertile for and capable of natural service, such proof to be the decision (which shall be binding on the parties) of an independent Veterinary Surgeon agreed upon or appointed as in sub-para (i) hereof.
In this Regulation the words "fertility" and "infertility" shall mean "fertile and capable of natural service" and "infertile or not capable of natural service" respectively. All references to "months" shall mean "calendar months".
(e)
The expenses of proving fertility or otherwise shall fall as follows:(i)
In the event of the Vendor exercising his right of having the bull returned to him under clause (c) (ii) hereof, the cost of carriage shall be paid by the Vendor in any event.
(ii)
All other expenses of carriage and independent Veterinary Surgeon shall follow the decision of fertility or otherwise.
(iii)
There shall be no claim by either party for maintenance of a bull.
(f)
In no case shall the Vendor be liable, under this regulation, for a sum exceeding the amount for which the Bull was sold (and any expenses awarded under the preceding paragraph) less its realisable value at the time of the decision of the Veterinary Surgeon. The Purchaser shall not unduly reduce the bull's condition without the Vendor's consent.
(g)
Notwithstanding the provisions of the clause (c) of this regulation, the Vendor shall, upon receipt of a notice of claim of infertility, have the option, to be exercised within fourteen days of receipt of such notice, of taking the bull back and refunding the full purchase price to the purchaser.
(h)
Any examination by a Veterinary Surgeon under this regulation shall be conducted at the place where the bull is kept at the time of the Veterinary Surgeon's appointment whether this be by agreement of the parties or by the Society.
(i)
A copy of all notices and decisions under this regulation shall be forwarded to the Secretary through whom also all payments other than expenses under clause (e) shall be made. Failure to comply with this regulation may mean that the claim cannot be substantiated.
FEMALE WARRANTY The Vendor shall pay to the Purchaser compensation at the following rates except that in cases (a) and (b) where a female is sold with her calf at foot as one lot, the value of the calf shall be 30% of the total sale price, thereby determining the value of the adult female on which a claim can be made as 70% of the sale price of that lot. In the case of:(a)
Females sold as being served which shall come into service within two months of Sale, and which are last served not less than ten weeks prior to the Sale:(i)
In the case of females realising 600 guineas or over, an allowance of 25 per cent of the cost of the animal.
(ii)
In the case of females realising 1,000 guineas or over, the Vendor shall allow the Purchaser an additional 15 per cent on the amount exceeding 1,000 guineas.
Notice of any claim under (a) must be made by the Purchaser to the Vendor or his agents in writing, immediately the animal shows signs of being in service. (b)
In the case of females sold as being in calf and subsequently proving to be not in calf for reasons of abnormality of the genital system, the following conditions and procedures shall apply. Notice shall be given in writing by the Purchaser to the Vendor, immediately the animal shows signs of being in service, or failing this, within 10 calendar months of the date of service or of the last date when running with the bull where a warranty of pregnancy is given. Upon receipt of such notice:
(i)
If, and only if, both the Vendor and the Purchaser so agree in writing, the animal shall be examined by an independent Veterinary Surgeon, to be agreed upon by both the Vendor and the Purchaser, or in default of agreement, to be appointed by the Society, and the decision of such Veterinary Surgeon shall be final and binding on both parties.
(ii)
In his certificate the independent Veterinary Surgeon must state that the animal is barren and has not been in calf to the stated service, giving details of the abnormality.
Where a claim is established under this clause the Vendor shall pay to the Purchaser compensation at the following rates: (iii)
In the case of females realising 600 guineas or over, an allowance of 25 per cent of the cost of the animal:
(iv)
In the case of females realising 1,000 guineas or over, the Vendor shall allow the Purchaser an additional 15 per cent on the amount exceeding 1,000 guineas.
The expenses of such independent Veterinary Surgeon's examination shall be borne by any Vendor paying compensation under this Clause but otherwise by the Purchaser. (c)
In the case of any females sold as being unserved and afterwards proving to be in calf, then an allowance of 25 per cent of cost shall be made by the Vendor and in the case of females realising 600 guineas or over the Vendor shall allow the Purchaser an additional 15 per cent on the amount exceeding 600 guineas. Claims under Rule (c) to be made within six calendar months of date of sale.
(d)
No compensation will be paid if carelessness or ill-treatment on the part of the Purchaser can be proved by the Vendor.
(e)
The term "running with the bull" implies no warranty of pregnancy unless specifically stated in writing at the time of Sale. When a warranty is given then the above Rule (a) (i) and (ii) and (b) (iii) and (iv) will apply irrespective of service date.
(f)
Any Vendor required to pay compensation under this Rule shall have the option of taking back the animal concerned and in this event shall refund the full purchase price.
(g)
In the event of the Vendor exercising the right of having a female returned to him under this Rule the cost of carriage shall be paid by him in any event. In the event of the independent Veterinary Surgeon deciding in favour of the Purchaser, thus making it necessary for the animal to be slaughtered, cost of carriage shall be paid by the Vendor.
(h)
If it is found that a female gives calf to a different bull from that stated, then compensation will be payable at the following rate: (i)
In the case of females realising 600 guineas or over, an allowance of 25 per cent of the cost of the animal.
(ii)
In the case of females realising 1,000 guineas or over, the Vendor shall allow the Purchaser an additional 15 per cent on the amount exceeding 1,000 guineas.
Claims under this rule must be received within one month of the birth of the calf. N.B. Any female (cow or heifer) that has been flushed for embryo transplant will be EXCLUDED from the terms of any warranty, but individual vendors of such animals shall have the option of giving their personal warranty to be announced at the time of sale.
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED Bone, Miss K. Marriott Herefords 11 Goldsmith Drive, Ettiley Heath, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3GS. Cherry, S. Ballypallady Herefords 77 Ballymartin Road, Templepatrick, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, BT39 0BS. Clarke, A., C., M. & N, Playrock Herefords 38 Bannanstown Road, Castlewellan, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT31 9BQ. Convery, J. Cloughreagh Herefords 11 Chancellors Road, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT35 8PR. Cooke, M. Montgomery Herefords Windyridge, Ducks Hill Farm, Ducks Hill Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2SP. Dike, M/S F.T. & S.A. Kershay Herefords Lower Kershay Farm, Salway Ash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE. Donaldson & Sons Breagha Herefords Auchafour Farm, Toward, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute, PA23 7UJ. Drysdale, H. & B. Rebhal Herefords Waunycaerau, Glasbury, Herefordshire, HR3 5ND. Elliott, I.R. Ballymully Herefords 24 Sessiagh Road, Tullyhogue, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland, BT80 8SN. Flindall, M. Chypraze Herefords Chypraze Farm, Morvah, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7TU. Grew, S. 110 Burton Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LP. Hartley-Webb, G. Drink Willow Herefords 1 Windmill Cottages, The Street, Cavenham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6DA. Hutchinson, Miss B. Bethanfield Herefords Field House Farm, Greatham, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 3TQ. Jones, T.L.E. Rockafella Herefords Solitude, Aberhafesp, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3HS. Lagan, G. Killboe Herefords 14 Killycan Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland, BT80 9PP. Morgan, Miss L. Morwood Herefords Woodend Hall Farm, Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 3LJ. Olivant, T. Stainfield Herefords Manor Farm, Stainfield, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 5JJ.
Pothecary, Mrs. J. Longwater Herefords The Bungalow, Furzey Lodge, Beaulieu, Nr. Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7WB. Quinlan, B. Ardlamont Herefords Ardlamont Estate, Tighnabruaich, Kames, Argyll, PA21 2AH. Redwood, R. & Walker, S. Winbrook Herefords Winbrook Farm, Kelly, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HQ. Thompson, K. Kirlish Herefords 15 Kirlish Road, Drumquin, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland, BT78 4PY. Walker, S. & E. Hoghton View Herefords Lane Side Farm, Blackburn Old Road, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 OSG. Wallace, Mr. & Mrs. D.L. Anchor Herefords Mounsey Farm, Ashwick, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9QE. Wells, Jonathan & Partner Lethbridge House, Rogers Farm, Norwich Road, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 OLB. Wilkinson, I. Redstroke Herefords Baldarroch Farm House, Murthly, Perthshire, PH1 4HA. Williams, K. Caergwanaf Herefords 12 Millfield, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan, CF72 9DG.
NATIONAL YOUNG SHOW STARS BEEF CHALLENGE 2016 This event for the second year running is to be held on the Royal Three Counties Showground, Malvern on Thursday, 24th March We have two teams of youngsters competing sponsored by the Society representing:The Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders’ Association and The South of England Hereford Breeders’ Association Team Competitions include: Beef Challenge Dairy Challenge Sheep Challenge Pig Challenge Butchers Challenge Auctioneers Challenge Please make an effort to attend to provide your support to the teams competing. More information available – www.nationalyoungstars.com
The 60th Anniversary of the 32nd NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW
NATIONAL POLL HEREFORD SHOW
at TENBURY WELLS, WORCS.
and the 50 Anniversary of it being held at
Saturday, 6th August, 2016
MORETON-IN-MARSH
Judge
Saturday, 3rd September, 2016
th
Judge
Mr. Michael Molloy Republic of Ireland Join us for a Steak Supper on the evening before the Show For details of membership and activities of the National Hereford Show Club contact the Hon. Secretary Mrs. Sarah Cowle 15 Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BW T: 01296 658310 E: s.cowle@hotmail.co.uk
Mr. Clive Davies Worcester Join us for a Steak Supper on the evening before the Show For further details contact: The Secretary, Moreton-in-Marsh Show, Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucester, GL56 0AB T: 01608 651908 E: post@moretonshow.co.uk www.moretonshow.co.uk
SCOTTISH HEREFORD BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION
2016 SCOTTISH NATIONAL SHOW AT KELSO on SATURDAY, 30th JULY
Judge Mr. T. Rennie OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY For Schedule and Entry Forms contact: Mrs. P. Wason, Redwells, Kinglassie, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 0UD Tel: 01333 730877 – Mob: 07855 237474 Email: saltireherefords@outlook.com
BREEDPLAN RECORDING A plea to those Members who are currently not performance recording – “PLEASE DO SO”. Since the adoption of the ABRI Breedplan Performance Recording Programme just over 10 years ago, no additional charge for this service has been levied against breeders. The basic requirements are:●
Birth Weights and Calving Codes (submitted at the time of registering the calf).
●
200 Day Weight (carried out at weaning).
●
400 Day Weight.
Additional information that may be recorded includes:●
Cow Weights (recorded at the same time as 200 Day Weights of calves).
●
Scanning.
●
Scrotal Measurements.
The greater the amount of data recorded, the greater the accuracy of the results. Incentives available relating to Performance Recording include £5.00 paid to Members for every animal scanned each year. A Superior Carcase Sire payment to users of such sires of £5.00 per calf up to a maximum of 100 calves. We really do need greater support for the Performance Programme than is currently the case. In analysing the data currently being processed, only 20% of the Breed’s annual calf crop is being “Weight Recorded” and 15% being “Scanned for Carcase Traits”. Please ring us now and apply for a “Breedplan Recording Pack” and start submitting your herd data for analysis. The information required can either be submitted on forms provided or online via the Society’s Website.
ABRI TIPS ON RECORDING BIRTH WEIGHTS Birth Weight EBVs are estimates of genetic differences between animals in calf birth weight. Birth Weight EBVs are expressed in kilograms (kgs) and are calculated from the weights of calves taken at birth. 1 .Why should Birth Weights be recorded? Calving difficulty has an obvious negative impact on the profitability of a herd through increased calf and heifer mortality, slower re-breeding performance and considerable additional labour and veterinary expense. Many large studies have shown that the level of calving difficulty in a herd is influenced by many environmental factors and several genetic factors. These genetic factors include such things as calf weight, calf shape, pelvic size and calving “will�. Of these, calf weight is by far the most important factor. 2. How do I record Birth Weights? Many different methods are currently used to record calf birth weight. These range from using bathroom scales through to the use of commercially available calf weighing cradles that can be attached to the tray of a utility or the front of a four wheel motorbike. A few examples of birth weighing devices are provided below.
3. What considerations should be made when recording Birth Weights? Birth weight should be recorded for the whole calf crop. Without comparisons to the other calves, "occasional" measurements are of no value and can actually be misleading. Recording birth weight for dead calves is particularly important. There are significant fluctuations in the weight of a calf over its first week of life. Therefore, it is important to weigh calves as close to birth as possible. Ideally, measure birth weight within 24 hours of birth. Do not guess birth weight or use girth/chest size to estimate birth weight. Either weigh the calves or don't record birth weight. A birth management group should be recorded if there are different treatments of the females prior to calving that may affect birth weight. For example, where one group of cows have had different feed availability. A separate birth management group should also be assigned if the weight of the calf has been affected by special circumstances (e.g. premature calves, the dam was sick etc.). Some breeders have reportedly been injured by protective cows while weighing calves. It is important to take due care when collecting this information. 4. How do I submit Birth Weights? Details to be submitted at the time of the calf’s registration. ____________________________________
SEMEN EXPORTS Would Members please note that most Countries to which semen is exported are now insisting that the donor sire must have been DNA parentage verified not just sire verified. Therefore, should you have semen in storage that is eligible for export, please ensure that the dam of the donor sire has been DNA profiled.