THE SUPERIOR CARCASE SIRE SCHEME It is now 5 years since the above Scheme was launched when the list of bulls qualifying totalled some 40 or so - currently there are 132 bulls qualifying. Your Council have now decided that the time is right to adjust the criteria for qualification. Therefore, from the beginning of 2015, the eligibility of a bull qualifying for “Superior Carcase Sire” status will be:MUST be fully registered MUST come from a herd that is breedplan recorded MUST have a birth weight recorded MUST be under 30 months of age at the point of sale MUST be DNA tested prior to sale MUST be officially transferred to the new owner MUST have a minimum scrotal circumference of 32 cm measured by the scanning technician at the time of scanning MUST have a combination of two live weights recorded in addition to the birth weight i.e. 400 day weight and 200 or 600 day weight
The following is the amended criteria:MUST be in the top 75% for calving ease direct MUST be in the top 20% for retail beef yield MUST be in the top 25% for eye muscle area MUST be in the top 25% for terminal index
(currently 99%) (currently 30%) (currently 50%) (currently 50%)
Bulls that have achieved “Superior Carcase Sire” status by the end of 2014 under the current criteria will retain their status but will no longer appear on the list of qualifying bulls found on the Society’s Website. For full details on the Scheme please refer to the Society’s Website or contact the office to request a copy of the “Superior Carcase Sire” scheme leaflet.
DNA SCREENING OF BULLS ENTERED AT ALL OFFICIAL SOCIETY SALES In future all bulls entered at Official Society Sales MUST be fully DNA screened for Sire Verification and the three Genetic Defects – Hypotrichosis, Dilutor and Idiopathic Epilepsy. Under no circumstances will bulls be allowed to go forward for sale where the results of the screening have not been received. It is therefore important to note that hair samples MUST be submitted a minimum of at least 6 weeks before the date of the Sale in which the bull is entered. The results of this screening will be available and displayed at the relevant Sale.
HEREFORD CHRISTMAS CALF SHOW 2014 148 Entries
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41 Exhibitors
Hosted by THE HEREFORD CATTLE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION will take place on
SATURDAY, 13th DECEMBER at
SHREWSBURY LIVESTOCK MARKET JUDGE RICHARD DORRELL The Show will commence at 8.00 a.m. with the Young Handlers Classes followed at 8.30 a.m. with the Calf Classes For further information contact: Chairman Melissa Roberts Mob: 07870 175305 Email: misstimmis@yahoo.com Secretary Hannah Braithwaite Mob: 07854 801961 Email: hannahbraithwaite@yahoo.co.uk
OFFICIAL SALES 2015 Hereford
Tuesday, 14th April Tuesday, 13th October
Carlisle
Friday, 27th February Friday, 23rd October
Dungannon
Friday, 23rd January Tuesday, 21st April Autumn date to be confirmed.
Stirling
Monday/Tuesday, 2nd & 3rd February Date for the October Sale to be confirmed
In respect of the above Sales:●
All animals entered MUST be TB tested within 60 days of the Sale (in respect of Carlisle and Stirling this may vary for animals coming from a 4 year TB testing area – please check with the Auctioneers concerned).
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All animals entered MUST be BVD tested and vaccinated in accordance with the instructions issued by the Society – details available on the Society’s Website or can be obtained from the office.
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All bulls MUST be DNA tested for Sire Verification and the three Genetic Defects - Hypotrichosis, Dilutor and Idiopathic Epilepsy. Please ensure that you arrange for these tests to be carried out well in advance of the Sale you intend to enter. We advise that hair samples for testing should be submitted to the office at least six weeks before the Sale.
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At the time of submitting your Entry Forms, please ensure that they are accompanied by a Herd Health Declaration for inclusion in the Sale Catalogue. Forms available on the Society’s Website or may be obtained from the office.
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A Sale Animal Health Declaration MUST be completed and submitted to the office at least one week prior to the Sale, providing details on both the TB and BVD status of the Sale entries. Forms available on the Society’s Website or may be obtained from the office.
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Sale Health Cards will be provided to Exhibitors and MUST be completed and displayed alongside the animal at the Sale.
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Breedplan Cards will be provided for all animals and MUST also be displayed alongside the animal.
SPRING SHOW & SALE - TUESDAY, 14th APRIL, 2015 SHOW: 9.00 A.M. SALE: 12.00 NOON (Times are provisional and may change, dependent upon the number of entries) Entries Close: Friday, 27th February, 2015 - Entry Fee: £24.00 (Inc. VAT) SHOW SECTION CLASSIFICATION WHERE ALL ANIMALS MUST BE SHOWN
Females Bulls Classes Bulls
Females entered “For Sale Only” will be sold in Breeder order decided by ballot. No Females born before 1st April, 2006 will be accepted.
Exhibitors are asked to note that ALL cattle, including Non-Show MUST be Halter Tied for the Pre-Sale Inspection (when vendors MUST be present) and Washed and Groomed so as to improve overall presentation of the Breed.
Herd Reductions and Dispersals will also be allowed but any Bulls (other than calves at foot) must be entered in the Show and sold in catalogue order within that section. In the case of Consignments, Reductions and Dispersals these will be subject to the pre-Sale inspection on the day before the Sale. Any considered to be below Breed Standard or not in an acceptable condition will be rejected. Exhibitors wishing to seek a second opinion prior to submitting their entries may call upon their Council Members for advice. However, the decision of the appointed Independent Inspector & Veterinary Surgeon carrying out the preSale inspections will be final and binding on all parties.
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born on or after 1st April, 2012. born on or between 1st September, 2012 & 14th April, 2014 will be divided into appropriate age groups. will be subject to an Upset Price of 1,500 gns. and must be DNA tested prior to the Sale in accordance with the Society’s instructions FOR SALE ONLY SECTION
GENERAL
All entries will be subject to the Society’s Pre-Sale Inspection on the day before the Sale, commencing 1.00 p.m. No cattle will be accepted after 2.00 p.m.
Please ensure that all particulars relating to your entry/ies is the same on both the Pedigree Certificate and BCMS Passport.
TB: All entries (including calves) must have been subjected to a Tuberculosis Test within 60 days of the Sale (i.e. on or after Monday, 16th February).
BVD: All entries MUST be tested and vaccinated as per the instructions issued by the Society.
The Society’s “Herd Health Declaration” form MUST be received by Friday, 27th February along with the Entry Forms.
In the case of both TB & BVD a signed Animal Declaration Form issued by the Society MUST be submitted to the Office at least one week before the Sale.
All females born more than 24 months before the date of Sale must either have a calf at foot or be warranted in calf. Any female stated as served or running with more than 10 weeks prior to the Sale will be automatically warranted in calf irrespective of her age.
Exhibitors are requested to note that any animal(s) sold outside the Sale Ring at the Market MUST be booked through the Auctioneers and the relevant commission paid. AUCTIONEERS – BRIGHTWELLS, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE
CATTLE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL SOCIETY SHOWS & SALES BVD – TESTING AND VACCINATION All Entries MUST be vaccinated against BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea). ● Entries from CHeCS Accredited Herds MUST be fully vaccinated in accordance with the data sheets of vaccine used. (Note: Their last vaccination MUST have been administered within 12 months of the Sale). ● Entries from non BVD Accredited Herds MUST be Antigen tested negative and vaccinated in accordance with the data sheets of the vaccine used. ● Entries from Herds not subscribing to the membership of a CHeCS Herd Health Scheme MUST be Antigen tested negative and vaccinated in accordance with the data sheets of the vaccine used.
● In the case of pregnant animals they MUST be vaccinated in accordance with the data sheets of the vaccine used and vaccination MUST be carried out prior to service. ● Ensure that in all instances the final vaccination has been administered with sufficient time for the animal to have built up an immunity prior to the Sale. From advice obtained, at least 4 weeks prior to the Sale. ENTRIES NOT FULLY VACCINATED FOR BVD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO THE AUCTION CENTRE.
If in doubt on any of the points above please consult with either your CHeCS Herd Health provider or your Veterinarian. ● In consultation with your Vet, please ensure that the animal has been tested (or at least blood sample collected) prior to vaccination.
● TB All entries, without exception, MUST be TB tested negative within 60 days of the Sale.
● Health Declaration Cards This card MUST be displayed alongside each entry at the Sale even in instances that no information is available. These cards can be obtained either from a CHeCS Herd Health provider or the Society. ● Herd Health Declaration This form MUST be completed and submitted to the office along with your Entry Form(s). The details provided will then be included within the Sale Catalogue. ● Sale Animal Health Declaration for BVD and TB This form MUST be completed, signed and submitted to the Office at least one week before the Sale. Any entry for which this declaration has not been submitted will NOT be allowed to go through the Sale. These declaration forms can be downloaded from the Society Website or are available from the Society office. ● DNA Testing Bulls All bulls MUST be DNA screened for Sire Verification and the three Genetic Defects:● Hypotrichosis
● Diluter
● Idiopathic Epilepsy
Under no circumstances will bulls be allowed to go forward for sale where the results of the tests have not been received. It is therefore important to note that hair samples MUST be submitted a minimum of at least 6 weeks before the date of the Sale in which the bull is entered. The results of this screening will be available and displayed at the relevant Sale. __________________________
RESULTS AUTUMN SHOW & SALE 2014 SHOW HEIFERS LOT
PURCHASER
CLASS 1 1 2 3 4 7 CLASS 2 9 11 14 15
R.G. Jerman, Powys P.R. & R.J. Lewis, Denbighshire G.E. & S.E. Jackson, Herefordshire M.R. & D.M. Watkins & Son, Herefordshire B. Birch & G. Brindley, Cheshire M. Ludgate, Oxon. G. Scoular, Cumbria E. Rees, Pembrokeshire A.J. Thomas, Pembrokeshire
AWARD
GUINEAS
4th 3rd 2nd & Reserve Champion 5th 1st & Champion
2,000 2,400 2,600
1st 5th 3rd 2nd
2,800 1,750 2,250 3,050
1,200 3,500
9 Show Heifers sold for £22,627.50 to Average £2,514.17 FOR SALE ONLY SECTION LOT 66 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 94
PURCHASER P. & S. Lowe, Pembrokeshire G.J. & E.M. Thomas, Cardiganshire G.J. & E.M. Thomas, Cardiganshire G. Scoular, Cumbria D. Wilson, Staffordshire G.J. & E.M. Thomas, Cardiganshire T. Verdin, Herefordshire J. Feilden, Wiltshire S. Chilman, Powys. M.R. & D.M. Watkins & Son, Herefordshire Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Herefordshire Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Herefordshire M.R. & D.M. Watkins & Son, Herefordshire Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Herefordshire G. Scoular, Cumbria P. Scoreby, Nottinghamshire D. Stanley Associates, Worcestershire R.G. Jerman, Powys. R.G. Jerman, Powys D. Stanley Associates, Worcestershire M.R. & D.M. Watkins & Son, Herefordshire Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Herefordshire Hogia Bryn Awel, North Wales P. & S. Lowe, Pembrokeshire G. & R. Watkins, Herefordshire
25 Lots sold for £38,325.00 to Average £1,533.00
GUINEAS 2,100 750 750 1,650 1,800 1,800 1,900 1,700 2,300 1.300 1,700 1,450 1,200 1,350 750 850 1,150 1,200 1,650 800 1,300 1,350 1,800 2,300 1,600
BULLS
LOT
PURCHASER
AWARD
CLASS 3 20
Portman Burtley Estates, Bucks.
CLASS 4 22
Englefield Home Farms, Berkshire
25 26
F.G. Brewer & Sons, Cornwall P.J. & A.C. Allman, Herefordshire
CLASS 5 31 32 35
37 38 39
E.L. Townsend & Son, Oxfordshire F.G. Brewer & Sons, Cornwall R. & R.I. Shaw & Nicholas & Heath, Cheshire P. Cobley, Leicestershire Nicholas & Heath, Cheshire D.G. Jones Properties Ltd., Cardiganshire
CLASS 6 45 48 49 50
J.R.B. Wilson & Sons, Roxburghshire Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Pike & Son, Wiltshire F.G. Brewer & Sons, Cornwall D.R., I.E. & R. Skinner, Glos.
CLASS 7 53
F.G. Brewer & Sons, Cornwall
54 56 57
J.S. Chesters & Sons, Cheshire F.G. Brewer & Sons, Cornwall A. Thomas, Mid Glamorgan
CLASS 8 61 62 63
J. Feilden, Wiltshire D.G. & R. Hughes, Wrexham K Prettejohn & A Kerslake, Somerset
WEIGH T KGS.
SCROTAL CIRC.CM
GNS.
1st, Grand & Senior Champion
1,005
36
4,300
1st, Res. Grand & Res.Senior Champion 5th 4th
965
40
5,000
890 780
39 37
2,500 3,000
4th 1st
840 820 925
38 38 42
2,800 2,750 4,000
2nd 3rd
920 810 815
44 38 39
3,600 1,500 3,000
4th 5th -
800 700 690 690
39 38 37 36
3,000 2,900 1,500 2,050
1st & Jun. Champion 5th 2nd -
840
38
3,400
770 805 695
38 36 37
3,000 3,000 2,000
1st 3rd 2nd
680 630 600
38 40 36
2,850 3,300 3,000
21 Bulls sold for £65,572.50 to Average £3,122.50
CARLISLE SALES PRE-SALE TB TESTING In an attempt to overcome any unnecessary confusion regarding the above, as the Carlisle Sale Centre is in a 4 yearly TB testing area we suggest that Exhibitors, many of whom will also be in a similar area, conform to the Pre-Sale requirements of Harrison & Hetherington, the Carlisle Sale Centre Auctioneers. They will, of course, differ to that required by the Society in respect of Sales held at Hereford where all animals, without exception, must be TB tested within 60 days of the Sale. If any further advice is required, please contact Harrison & Hetherington the Auctioneers to confirm precisely what their requirements are.
SUBMITTING SALE INFORMATION FOR SALES HELD IN HEREFORD VIA EMAIL Members are requested to note that when submitting any information relating to Sale Entries for the Sales held in Hereford via email they MUST only use the Society’s MAIN email address:postroom@herefordcattle.org
TRANSFERS Please note that in the event of a request being received from a buyer to transfer an animal into their name, so long as the request is accompanied by the Society’s Official Pedigree Warranty Certificate, the transfer will be processed. Any breeder selling stock that they do not wish to transfer should ensure that the buyer is made aware at the point of sale and the Pedigree Warranty Certificate forwarded to the Office for cancellation.
NATIONAL HEREFORD SUCKLER HERD OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2015 The Third Suckler Herd of the Year Competition will be staged next year when a herd selected from each of the following eight Areas will compete for the title at the end of the Summer:Midlands & East Anglia North of England Northern Ireland Scotland
South of England South West of England Wales West Midlands
It will be the responsibility of the respective Area Associations and Clubs to select the qualifying herds so any members able to assist in identifying potential herds should contact their Association or Club Secretaries with details.
SPRING SALE DATES 2015 23rd January 2nd-3rd February 27th February 14th April 21st April
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Premier Winter Show & Sale, Dungannon Stirling Bull Sale Spring Show & Sale, Carlisle Spring Show & Sale, Hereford Spring Native Breed Show & Sale, Dungannon
SALE INSPECTIONS AT HEREFORD LIVESTOCK MARKET You are asked to note that, following the Veterinary & Independent Inspector’s inspection of Sale Entries, any that are rejected should be removed or returned home from the Sale premises by no later than 8.00 a.m. on the morning of the Sale. If it is not practical to do so, they will be marked appropriately and re-penned in an area designated where signs will be displayed identifying the animals as rejected by the Veterinarian and Inspector and that they are not to be offered for sale.
PLEASE NOTE THE HEREFORD SPRING SHOW & SALE 2015 WILL BE HELD AT HEREFORD MARKET ON
TUESDAY, 14th APRIL
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, 2nd April, 2015 Thursday, 18th June, 2015 Thursday, 17th September 2015 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
NEW PRESIDENT & VICE-PRESIDENT 2015 At their recent meeting your Council elected Mr. Gerald Blandford “Bosa Herefords” as President and Mr. Jonathan Moorhouse “Cato Herefords” as Vice-President.
RESULTS OF THE SPRING AND AUTUMN SHOWS & SALES QUESTIONNAIRE Here below are the results of the Questionnaire arising from the questions posed to participants of the two Sales held in Hereford Livestock Market this year. ________________________ Do you prefer a “Weekend” or “Weekday” Sale? BUYERS VENDORS OTHERS % % %
OVERALL %
Weekday
32
20
10
62
Weekend
8
10
20
38
When should the Spring Show & Sale take place? BUYERS VENDORS OTHERS % % %
OVERALL %
Early April
28.5
18.5
12.5
59.5
Late April
8.5
7.5
7.5
23.5
February/March
5.0
7.0
5.0
17.0
When should the Autumn Show & Sale take place? BUYERS VENDORS OTHERS % % %
OVERALL %
Early October
26.5
26.5
21.5
74.5
Late October
11.5
4.0
2.5
18.0
1.5
3.5
2.5
7.5
November
Where did you see the Sale advertised? BUYERS VENDORS OTHERS % % %
OVERALL %
HCS
18
9
13
40
Farmers Guardian
11
11
16
38
Farmers Weekly
9
5.5
2
16.5
Other Magazines
3.5
0
2
5.5
THE NEW ELECTED COUNCIL OF THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY 2015-2017 MIDLANDS & EAST ANGLIA
SOUTH OF ENGLAND
Mr. T.D. Livesey Manor Farm, The Hollow, Normanton le Heath, Leicester, LE67 2TJ.
Mr. M.J. Clark Bankside House, Cherington, Tetbury, Gloucester, GL8 8SP.
Mr. R.P. Mann Hill Farm, Ufton, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9PP.
Mr. R.J. Hutchings Fisher Farm, South Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1ND.
NORTH OF ENGLAND
SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND
Mr. A. Massey 239 Birtle View, Hollins Mount Farm, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8AS.
Mr. E.G. Mills Severnlea House, Church Farm, Northwick, Pilning, Bristol, Avon, BS35 4HE.
Mr. B. Rimmer Holmefields Farm, Off Long Lane, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1DB.
Mr. J.D. Moorhouse Lower Preston Farm, Lydeard St. Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3QQ.
NORTHERN IRELAND
WALES
Mr. R.J. Irvine 115 Ballymoyer Road, Whitecross, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT60 2JN.
Mr. G.H. Morgan Fardre Farm, St George, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9RT.
Mr. D. Smyth Magheraknock House, 65 Creevytennant Road, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT24 8UJ.
Mr. T.D.J. Roderick The Bank Farm, Scurlage Castle, Scurlage, Reynoldston, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1BA.
SCOTLAND
WEST MIDLANDS
Mrs. A.G. Anderson Easter Knox, Arbirlot, By Arbroath, Angus, Tayside, DD11 2PZ.
Mr. P.J. Allman Amberley Court, Sutton St. Nicholas, Herefordshire, HR1 3BX
Mr. R.J.B. Wilson Cowbog, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8EH.
Mr. M. Roberts Bromley Court, Hoarwithy, Hereford, HR2 6QN.
THE FIRST COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 2015
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The “Denis Jones Memorial Overseas Travel Bursary” to attend th The 17 World Hereford Conference, Uruguay 18th-24th April, 2016 Applicants must be between 17-26 years of age as of 30th April, 2016 Booking Deadline – 1st September, 2015 Preliminary details on the Conference can be seen opposite – we will post final details on the Society’s website as soon as they are received. The successful candidate selected to attend will receive funding of 75% of the costs of Flights and Accommodation for the Conference period, 18th to 24th April, - the remaining 25% and Travel Insurance to be paid for by the candidate, who will also be responsible for any costs that may be incurred should they wish to participate in the Post-Conference Breeders Stud visits. To apply for the 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 attend the Conference.
● 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). ● Following receipt of all applications, the Chairman and President of the Society will act as adjudicators to select the successful applicant. I M P O R T A N T Applications must be submitted to the Hereford Cattle Society by no later than
THURSDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER, 2015 Any Young Breeder wishing to receive final details (when received) and an Application Form should contact the Office to register their interest.
17th World Hereford Conference Preliminary Programme 18th to 24th April, 2016 – Montevideo, Uruguay Sunday 17th Arrival of delegations – accommodation (various hotels in the vicinity of Sheraton Hotel – Conference official hotel) 18:00 - Registrations at Sheraton Hotel 19:00 - Welcome drinks – Sheraton Hotel Monday 18th 08:00 - Visit to Hereford breeders’ farms (including lunch) 18:00 - return to hotels Free evening Tuesday 19th (Rural Association ) 08:00 - Meeting WHC at Rural Association 09:00 - 12:30 - Montevideo City tour – Delegates and accompanying members 12:30 - 14:30 - Lunch at Rural Association 14:30 18:30 - Country reports 18:30 19:00 - Keynote Conference 19:00 - 19:30 - Opening Ceremony 19:30 - 21:00 - Opening Reception Return to hotels Wednesday 20th (Rural Association) 08:00 - 10:00 - Conferences 10:00 - 10:30 - Coffee Break 10:30 - 12:30 - Conferences 12:30 - 14:30 - Lunch 14:30 - 16:00 - Conferences 16:00 – 16:30 - Coffee break 16:30 – 18:00 - Conferences 18:30 – 20:30 - Networking gathering Return to hotels Thursday 21st (Rural Association) 09:00 - Cattle Show 18.00 - Gala Sale (including reception) Return to hotels Friday 22nd (Rural Association) 09:00 - Cattle Show 20:00 - Gala Dinner (venue to be confirmed) Saturday 23rd 08:00 - Departure from Montevideo to visit Kiyú Test Station Lunch Return to Montevideo Sunday 24th Post Congress Breeders studs visits ● ● ● ●
There will be a Cattle Exhibition on all days at the Rural Association grounds Commercial and Handcraft Exhibitions Alternative options for accompanying partners on Conference Days Regular bus transfers between the Hotel and the Rural Association grounds Any member wishing to receive costings and booking options should register their interest with the Office.
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:
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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.
MEMBERS ELECTED Abbott, J.D.R. 10 Rossmacaffrey Road, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland, BT92 OFE. Barker Farms Michael Swaledale Herefords Abbey Farm, Ellerton Abbey, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6AN. Beaman, A.D. Triacre Herefords 64 Admaston Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3NW. Beckett, D. & Coupe, J.P. Firth Herefords The Beeches, 19, Main Street, Newton, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 5TE. Bradford, I. Mournevalley Herefords 8, Glebe Road, Annahilt, Hillsborough, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT26 6NE. Bradstock, T.M. & H.J. Tuston Herefords Tuston Green, Ashperton, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2RT. Bratt, P. Newby Herefords Town Head, Newby, North Yorkshire, LA2 8HU. Brisby, S.W. & Chapman, D. Greenfield Herefords Greenfield Farm, Rowley, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 9HP. Chappelhow, M.J. Threaplands Herefords Greengill Bank Farm, Morland, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3BH. Coates, S. & Hart, I. Parkapella Herefords St. Dials Farm, Monmouthshire, NP25 4HY. Cobden, Miss S.A. Chidham Herefords Woodstock Farm, Chidham Lane, West Sussex, P018 8TD. Crawford, W. Bronehill Herefords 2, The Birches, Movenis Road, Garvagh, Co. Londonderry, N. Ireland, BT51 5JG. Dale, S.F. Phocle Herefords Frank H. Dale Ltd., Mill Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8EF. Darcy, B. Tattyreagh Herefords 88 Tattyreagh Road, Tattyreagh, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland, BT78 1QD. Davidson, K. Langfauld Herefords Langfauld Steading, Saline, Fife, KY12 9HR.
Day, S. & S. Cwrtnewydd Herefords Bryngwyn Farm, Cwrtnewydd, Llanybydder, Ceredigion, SA40 9YR. Drake, T. Rookery Herefords Rookery Farm, Healey Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8LS. Eaton, M. Millstream Herefords Blaenllyn, Llangolman, Clunderwen, Pembrokeshire, SA66 7XR. Edson, Miss O. Morgelynn Herefords Manor Farm, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 7ED. Evans, J. Evans Herefords The Flat, Knightley, Eaves Farm, Knightley Eaves, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6HS. Evans, J.D.L. Martel Herefords Y Bont, Maesyrafon, Little-New-Castle, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5DJ. Fentem, Mrs. E. Lower Greenend Farm, Shore Green, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 8SF. Forbes, H. High Park Herefords High Park, All Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6LW. Furber, S.W. Mossleywell Herefords Mosslea Well Farm, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2SA. Gifford, A.G. Twilight Herefords Whitebear Farm, Milton Damerel, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7NZ. Gillway, T. Gillway Herefords Little Holme Farm, Pighills Lane, Coalaston, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 3BZ. Grant, E.A. Highland Herefords Gaskbeg Farm, Laggan, By Newtonmore, Inverness-Shire, PH20 1BS. Greenaway, Mrs. K. & Conn, Mr. W.G. Hilltop Herefords Ithiel House, 23 Derryvinny Road, Birches, Portadown, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland, BT62 1SX. Gulliford, P. Poorshill Herefords Bridge Farm, North Brewham, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 OJY. Hall, M.D. Cwmago Herefords Beech-o-Cwmago, Bankshead, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5JL.
Hanson, T.M.J. Hainworth Herefords The Old Coach House, Lees Moor, Hainworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 5QF. Harbottle, Mrs. C. Church Farm, St. Maughans, Monmouthshire, NP25 5QF. Harries, A.P. & D.M. Tydi Herefords Castell Crugiau, Plwmp, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6HG. Heal, W. Higher Sticklinch Farm, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NF. Hill, N. Bilfield Herefords Bilfield Bungalow, Hatfield, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 OSJ. Hoof, Miss. C. Mount Pleasant Herefords The Lodge, Bickford, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5QJ. Howie, R.N. & Ptnrs. Nema Herefords North Lyham, Chatton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 5RY. Hughes, A. & Hurd, Miss R. Invictus Herefords Whitefield Farm, Whitefield, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2UW. Hunt, D. Hunts Herefords Brooms Farm, Wynford Eagle, Toller Porcorum, Bridport, Dorset, DT2 0DS. Jackson, Mrs. E. Eveter Herefords 14 Beech Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6AZ. Jones, A. Sixpenny Herefords 16 Town Farm Place, Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QN. Jones, G. Penycefn, Bowstreet, Aberystwyth, SY24 5AJ. Lichfield, The Earl of Kingsnympton Herefords Lichfield Estate Office, Kingsnympton Park, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh, N. Devon, EX37 9TA. MacDonald, A.A. Stronaba Herefords No. 1 Stronaba, Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH34 4DX. Martin, N. Manse View Herefords 39A Drumaghlis Road, Crossgar, Downpatrick, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT30 9JR.
McBrien, G.A. Oldbarrs Herefords Toneel North, Boho, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland, BT74 8BG. McClure, Miss E. Mountdale Herefords 17 Thorndale Road, Dundrod, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, BT29 4UD. McConnell, P. & P. Crossteely Herefords Lime Tree Farm, Crewlows Bank, Bagnall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9LP. McParland, T. Annaclough Herefords 12 Mullion Road, Belleeks, Newry, Co. Armagh, N. Ireland, BT35 7QA. Mills, Mrs. K. Greenrigg Herefords Ellonby Hall Bungalow, Ellonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9SJ. Milton, C. Iron Mill Herefords Longhouse Farm, Iron Mill Lane, Old Ford, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2NR. Morris, S.A, & Mrs. V.L. Clunbury Herefords Moor House, Twitchen, Clunbury, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 OHN. Oxton Farm Bickerton Herefords Bickerton Grange, Tom Cat Lane, Bickerton, Wetherby, N. Yorkshire, LS22 5ES. Page, Ms. C. Smiling Herefords Smiling Tree Farm, Chapel Lawn, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 OBW. Parry, E. Llansoy Herefords Gwerninog Farm, Llansoy, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DT. Payling, C. Wonderland Herefords Ivy Cross Farm, Standish, Gloucestershire, GL10 3DH. Pele, L. Brookvale Herefords 57 Lisbane Road, Saintfield, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT24 7BT. Percival, M.A. Glansevin Herefords Hollybush House, Chevington, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5RG. Redmayne, G. & A. Ings Herefords Gowan Bank Farm, Ings., Nr. Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9QD. Reid, J. & J. Derryhaw Herefords 115 Derryhaw Road, Tynan, Co Armagh, N. Ireland, BT60 4RZ. Robinson, M. Millwood Herefords 106 Milltown Road, Benburb, Dungannon, Co Armagh, N Ireland, BT71 7LZ.
Rowberry, G. & Williams, L. Innerstone Herefords Innerstone Farm, Innerstone Lane, Redmarley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3JH. Sadler, D. Harford Herefords Butterbrook, Harford, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 OJQ. Saxby, Mrs. C. Hardy Herefords Garden Cottage, Cross Lane, Waddington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3JH. Scrivens, P. & S. Brynglas Herefords Greenway Farm, Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DH. Sealey, M. Barrow Wood Herefords Furlong Nursery, Rodney Stoke, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3XD. Smart, A. & Watkins-Jones, A.K. Kesworth Herefords 38 West Mill Crescent, Carey, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4BW. Spooner, J. Rissington Herefords Glebe Farm Partnership, Glebe Farm, Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, GL54 2LH. Storr, B. Marrick Herefords East End Farm, Marrick, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, DL11 7LQ. Stott, R. Stott Herefords 4 Knowle Lane, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LB. Strudwick, P. Medley Valley Herefords Castle Farm Partnership, Medley Cottage, School Road, Amberley, West Sussex, BN18 9NA. Thomas, E. & G. Glorwin Herefords Cwmdylluest, Pontsian, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4UT. Tinker & Son Tinkers Herefords Oak End Farm, Taxal, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7EA. Ward, M.L.A. Kingsridge Herefords Ridge Farm, Main Road, Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes, Bucks., MK17 OLJ. Wilson, Mr. W. & George, Miss D. Cartrefle Herefords Cartrefle, Eglwyswen, Crymych, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3RU. Woodward, E.E. & C.J. Brackley Herefords Brackley Gate Farm, Sandy Lane, Coxbench, Derbyshire, DE21 5BJ. Yaldren, A.B. Banjo’s Herefords Long Park Farm, Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2QE.
THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY Hereford House 3 Offa Street Hereford HR1 2LL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS ON THE FUTURE POLICY RELATING TO GENETIC DEFECT SCREENING ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
By order of The Society’s Council
GENETIC DEFECT SCREENING POLICY Concern regarding genetic defects in all forms of livestock breeding is certainly not new. When I first joined the Society’s Administration over 40 years ago, the issue being dealt with then internationally was dwarfism. In those days there was only one course of action that could be taken to eradicate the problem and that was to eradicate the cattle identified as carrying the defect. Today the advancement of technology is such that all Breeds are now able to identify carriers of a defect and manage the problem without the necessity of eradicating the animals or bloodlines identified as being affected. So as to ensure that our Breed policy on “Genetic Defect Screening” is to the forefront using all available technology and is consistent with that adopted by a number of our Overseas Associations, your Council has decided to implement the following controls which, at this stage, involves three (non-lethal) genetic defects that have been found in some of the Hereford population. From information available the following is a description of these defects:Diluter Rat-tail (Colour) – “DL” Symptoms: Carrier bulls or females when mated to black cattle can produce offspring with a haircoat that is grey, smokey or chocolate brown and red to be diluted to yellow. Rat-tailed calves are usually mouse grey, have short curly and sometimes sparse hair and lack normal tail switch development. Hypotrichosis (Hairlessness) – “HY” Symptoms: Partial to almost complete lack of hair. Affected calves are often born with very short, fine, kinky hair that may fall out leaving bare spots or areas particularly susceptible to rubbing. The condition may vary in expression as the animal matures and is usually less noticeable in older animals. The haircoat colour will sometimes appear "frosted” or “silverish”. Tail switch may be underdeveloped. Idiopathic Epilepsy – “IE” Symptoms: Age of onset (occurrence of the first seizure) can be variable, ranging from birth to several months of age. Occurrence and persistence of seizures may be influenced by environmental stressors such as temperature extremes or increased physical activity. Upon initial onset of seizure episodes, individuals will typically lie on their side with limbs extended in a rigid state. Manual flexing of the limbs is possible, but return to the extended position occurs after release. Seizure episodes may last from several minutes to more than an hour.
The Risk Again, from information sourced, researchers suggest that as a “rule of thumb” a mating between a carrier and non-carrier will not result in offspring that exhibit a defect. However, 50% of the offspring will be carriers. A mating between two carriers will produce calves that exhibit the defect 25% of the time. 50% of the time, offspring of two carrier parents will also be carriers but will not exhibit the defect. 25% of the offspring of two carrier parents will exhibit neither the defect nor carry the recessive gene. Therefore if you believe that you may have carrier cows you would be well advised not to breed them to carrier bulls. The ability to test for these defects will obviously allow the management of any animals found to be affected without necessarily removing them from the Breed and therefore running the risk of removing genetics that could contribute towards future breed improvement. YOUR COUNCIL’S POLICY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT ● Mandatory that all Herd Sires are tested before any progeny can be accepted. ● Mandatory that all Bulls entered in Official Sales are tested. ● Mandatory that all genetic material exported or imported be tested to include – “Live animals of both sexes”; “Semen” and “Donor Cows and Service Sires in the case of Embryos”. No “Export Certificate” will be issued until the results of the tests are known. ● Mandatory that all bulls from which semen has been or is to be collected for A.I. use be tested. ● Mandatory that all A.I. bulls in current use be tested and results lodged with the Society by 1st March, 2014. Any not tested by this date will not be eligible to have progeny registered. ● Mandatory that all “Donor Females and Service Sires” used in an Embryo programme be tested. ● The cost for testing is £36.00 + VAT = £43.20 which will in future also include the normal DNA sire verification required if not already done. ● In the event of any member wishing to test a quantity of cattle, there will be a discount of 5% for 20 or more cattle tested at the same time. This can be coordinated through the office. ● All testing must be carried out through Weatherbys with hair samples submitted to this office as is the case with the current DNA testing procedure. ● If through the mandatory testing process the Laboratory determines an animal is a carrier of any of the three defects the Hereford Cattle Society will contact the owner and give the owner 30 days to dispute or contest the test results prior to making the information public.
● The Hereford Cattle Society will reserve the right to publish all results of the three defects through such media as the Hereford Cattle Society website and any other official publications considered appropriate. In any event results of animals tested will be available from the Office. The codes to be used to show the results will appear following the animal’s name and are:HYC = Hypotrichosis Carrier HYF = Hypotrichosis Free (tested and results indicate animal is not a carrier) DLC = Dilutor Carrier DLF = Dilutor Free (tested and results indicate animal is not a carrier) IEC = Idiopathic Epilepsy Carrier IEF = Idiopathic Epilepsy Free (tested and results indicate animal is not a carrier) ● The Hereford Cattle Society will not accept DNA test results for parentage, genetic profiling or genetic defects from any other Laboratory than Weatherbys, the only exception being in the case of imported genetics where results are processed through the Laboratories used by our Overseas Associations. ● In the case of animals or any genetic material such as Semen or Embryos being sold, it will be the responsibility of the seller to inform buyers of all known information relative to genetic defects. ● Buyers will assume all risk associated with the purchase of known and unknown genetic defect carrier animals provided the seller has disclosed all known information relative to genetic defects. ● Sellers will not be responsible for any new genetic defects that the Hereford Cattle Society may recognize after the sale of an animal or genetic material such as Semen and Embryos. ● This new policy in no way alters the existing Hereford Cattle Society Ruling, i.e. Rule 35(b) which insists that breeders “must notify any instance of any genetic defects”. Upon receiving notification of a possible defect the breeder will be provided with a Calf Defect Report form which is to be completed and returned to the Hereford Cattle Society. It may also be necessary for blood and/or tissue samples to be collected so as to allow tests to be conducted in an attempt to determine whether the defect is genetically transmitted. Finally, a plea from Hereford House that all members show patience as we commence the implementation of this new policy which no doubt in its early stages may raise questions that will be addressed to the best of our ability. D. E. Prothero On behalf of the Council --------------------------------------
BROKEN GENES – “It’s Just a Fact of Life” The Stark Reality from Dr. Dorian Garrick: “They’re All Carriers of Something” You can’t avoid them. They’re a fact of life.
Dr. Dorian Garrick, Jay Lush Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics, Iowa State University, addressed the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) in the fall of 2012, to relay a message about genetic abnormalities and broken genes. Producers themselves are not immune. Neither are any cattle free of broken genes. All living species carry broken or loss-of-function genes. Some result in obvious physical effects while others cause no obvious effect at all. The gist of the matter is that all cattle are carriers of something, so it is nonsense to say that any animal is a non-carrier, according to Garrick. Most don’t demonstrate obvious characteristics from the broken genes they carry. “Mutations in genes may or may not be problematic,” say Garrick. Sometimes other genes compensate for broken genes. Sometimes they don’t. Scientists have created loss-of-function genes in mice. They either “knock out” or break a specific gene. The result, in some cases, is mice that appear normal and which reproduce and function normally. In other cases, blindness, growth, reproductive or other abnormalities occur. Loss-of-function genes are responsible for differences in coat colour, coat pattern and horned/polled status in cattle, among a myriad of other things which distinguish Herefords and other breeds. As Garrick says, breeders take advantage of the valuable, most distinguishable traits that account for breed character and just ignore the ones that they don’t like. Garrick points out that a trend in Breed Associations has been to try to eliminate known genetic defects in the population, through blood and DNA tests, in order to purge carriers from the population. But he suggests that this is not, altogether, a sensible mindset. In fact, genomic technologies have now provided two additional methods of detecting loss-of-function mutations, according to Garrick, which will lead to a marked increase in the number of mutations discovered. On the most practical level, perpetuating such mutations can be avoided in the commercial industry through outcrossing, as unrelated individuals are unlikely to carry the same loss-of-function mutations. In the future, Associations might require that all A.I. bulls be fully DNA sequenced before they are widely used. This would identify mutations before his calves are born. The cost for such an exercise today is about $2,000 per bull. The future might also hold liability issues. Garrick points out the case of a dairy bull, which carried a dominant mutation resulting in half of his daughters not being able to produce milk after calving. This bull’s parents did not even carry the same genetic mutation so the producer couldn’t have known the risks without sequencing the bull itself. In this case, who might be held liable? The producers who used this bull believed the breeder should be liable. It’s a consideration for future breeders and their Associations. As it stands, some calves die without a known cause; some don’t respond to vaccines while others have allergic reactions to them; some heifers do not conceive, while some cows abort, mid-gestation, often times due to unseen genetic mutations … broken genes. In the case of aborted pregnancies, these may go unnoticed, as Garrick points out, except for a slight reduction in reproductive efficiency.
Sometimes, cases are reported to the scientific community; more so by commercial producers who are less vested in a “genetically clean” reputation, shall we say. All reported incidents and mutations add to the database and make it stronger, allowing researchers to identify increasingly more physical effects of specific broken genes in cattle, of which at least a dozen are found on an annual basis. “In order to develop a test for a disease, the genomic region responsible for the defect must first be identified,” says Garrick. “This can be very easily done with the DNA from 10-15 affected offspring, or less, provided the condition really is due to a homozygous recessive condition.” The dairy industry is further ahead building that database due to the frequency of single-sire mating and more consistent reporting. Garrick says that American Hereford breeders were very proactive in the fifties. Not experimental stations, but individual breeders would take it upon themselves to weed out carriers of bad or broken genes within their own herds by mating bulls with their own daughters to allow such genes to express themselves in subsequent generations. They would do so before retaining sons of the bulls to use more widely in the herd and to avoid a more widespread catastrophe. But this is a time-consuming exercise. Genetic defects, the result of broken genes or what Garrick refers to as “loss-offunction mutations” were first discovered through time-consuming observation. But we are moving into an era in which we are slowing but increasingly able to identify broken genes in beef cattle, before they have progeny. This is particularly good news where mutations are responsible for fertilization failure or embryonic loss, which could not have been detected by observation alone. The conventional approach also relies on breeders noticing and reporting defects, as Garrick points out. “Many recently discovered defects in cattle have now been shown to have been present but undetected for several decades or longer,” says Garrick. “The two new methods for finding defects don’t rely on the use of phenotypes in the first instance, but instead rely either on the use of SNP marker panels across a subset of the population, or on whole genome (or exome) sequencing of one or more individuals. Most mutations are inherited from a parent and may have existed for many generations, says Garrick, whereas some may be de novo (brand new) mutations, that have just occurred – which arise from DNA copying errors – in the most recent generation. “Any candidate loss-of-function mutation can be indivudally screened in the population and/or added to the next generation of SNP chips,” says Garrick. But then what? “The immediate reaction of many farmers to the finding that one of their animals carries a genetic defect is to discard the animal and any descendants that inherited the defective mutation,” say Garrick, in his address to the BIF. “However, this is not a good idea – every individual carries defective mutations. The sensible approach is to manage the matings in such a way as to avoid the pairing of carrier animals. A carrier animal will be a perfectly good terminal sire and will not result in defective offspring when used in an out-crossing programme, even when carrier offspring are retained for breeding to a terminal sire.” Garrick says that mate selection software which might be used to minimize the impact of such matings, is now being trialled by some Breed Associations. But Garrick underlines the fact that mutations are a natural occurring phenomenon that provide the mechanism for genetic variation. We need them as much as we don’t need them. It’s just a fact of life.
THE “COMPLETENESS OF PERFORMANCE” Your Council have agreed to the introduction of a new “Star Rating” system in respect of those herds currently recording their herd performance through BREEDPLAN. The “Completeness of Performance” herd rating system assesses the quantity of pedigree and performance information that has been submitted to BREEDPLAN by an individual seedstock herd. While ultimately EBV accuracy values provide an indication of the reliability of animal’s EBVs, one of the key factors underpinning the accuracy of EBVs is the quantity of performance information that has been recorded with BREEDPLAN. The “Completeness of Performance” star rating provides both seedstock and commercial producers with an assessment of how much performance has been submitted to BREEDPLAN by a herd. The star rating for a herd is calculated based on the proportion of calves within the herd born in a fixed 5 year period that have performance recorded for each trait. Different criteria are used within each individual breed depending on the traits for which EBVs are calculated within the breed. Each herd receives a star rating on a 0 – 5 scale (including half stars) that summarises the relative “completeness” of their performance information. Following is a description of each star rating: Star Rating 5
4 or 4.5
3 or 3.5
2.5 or less
Description Herds with a star rating of “5” are gold standard. They are considered to be recording “complete” performance information with BREEDPLAN for all animals across all traits for which EBVs are available. Herds with a star rating of “4” or “4.5” are silver standard. They are considered to be recording comprehensive performance information with BREEDPLAN for most animals and traits, but are recording less performance than a 5 star herd. Herds with a star rating of “3” or “3.5” are considered bronze standard. They are considered to be recording performance information with BREEDPLAN for a reasonable number of traits or animals, but are recording less performance information than a 4 or 5 star herd. Herds with a rating of “2.5” or less are recording information with BREEDPLAN but not for all animals or traits. They are recording less performance information than a 3, 4 or 5 star herd.
It is hoped that the introduction of this System will encourage Members to record their animals submitting maximum information which will contribute to improving the accuracy of the EBVs reported – in turn providing breeders with improved information on the performance within their herds. ----------------------------------------------------------
MAKE YOUR PERFORMANCE DATA MORE EFFECTIVE Since the introduction of “The Completeness of Performance” highlighted on the previous page, a number of breeders have asked how can they improve their “Star Rating”. It’s simple, record all data available for all animals.
BIRTH RECORDS ●
Record all Birth Weights even dead calves. Weigh within 24 hours of birth. Do not guess.
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Record all Calving Ease Scores and be honest.
WEIGHT RECORDING ●
Record all 200 Day Weights between 80 and 300 days. (Do not record an animal’s weight before 80 days with the exception of its Birth Weight).
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Record all 400 Day Weights between 301 and 500 days.
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Record all 600 Day Weights between 501 and 900 days.
CONTEMPORARY GROUPS ●
Create Effective Contemporary Groups which consist of:
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Male or Female Calves but not both. Born within 90 days of one another. (the closer together the calves are born the better – ideally a period of 6 to 8 months).
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The 90 day period kicks off with the birth of the first calf, i.e. calf born 2st January – 90 days expires approximately end of march: next calf born 15th March – 90 days expires approximately 15th June and so on.
SCANNING ●
Scanning is best carried out when the animal is 400 Days of Age.
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When scanning, ensure that all eligible cattle are scanned – do not selectively scan. So often we see breeders select their Sale bulls for scanning and then be disappointed with their results. A much better picture will be achieved when all contemporaries are scanned.
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When scanning the Scanning Technician will also record the 400 Day Weight and Scrotal Circumference.
GENERAL ●
Reportability of EBVs, i.e. appearing on the website under the animal’s ancestry details, relies upon their accuracy which is based upon the quantity and quality of data recorded on the subject animal itself and all its relatives. The more information, the higher the accuracy. Whilst there are exceptions, the general level of accuracy allowing reportability is 20%.
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The EBVs reported on the Society’s website are updated monthly on around the 28th of each month. All data submitted to the Office is processed immediately but will make no difference to the reported EBVs until the update has been carried out. This normally results in the new EBVs appearing on or around the 1 st of each month.
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If bulls are being scanned with the intention of the results being available for a particular Sale, the monthly deadline is important: e.g. the Society’s Spring Show & Sale held early April – for the latest results to appear in the Sale Catalogue, the data must be submitted by the 28th February. If submitted after but before the 28th March, the updated results will only appear on the Breedplan Sale Cards, the results in the Catalogue based upon the February update.
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For an extended explanation on all matters relating to Breedplan Recording go online via the Society’s website. Select the option “Breedplan”, then from the drop down select “Breedplan Performance Recording”. You will then arrive at “Getting Started with Breedplan”. Whilst not all the information is relevant to the UK, the basics certainly are and are clearly set out.
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Should you prefer to receive information in “hard copy” format various booklets and information sheets can be obtained, upon request, from the Office.
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Hereford Autumn Show & Sale Autumn Show & Sale Hereford Autumn Calf Show in conjunction with Agri Expo
Hereford
Tel: 01432 272057
Carlisle Carlisle
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Tel: 01379 676906
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Peterborough
Tel: 01733 234451
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Tel: 01432 880027
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Tel: 02890 665225
OCTOBER 13th 23rd 30th NOVEMBER 8th 21st-22nd 18th 24th 30th-1st Dec. DECEMBER 3rd & 4th 12th 10th
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2014 ANNUAL AWARDS Hereford Bull of the Year 1st P. & E. Williams nd 2 Miss H. Whittaker rd 3 T.D. & W.T. Livesey
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Frenchstone P. 1 Dood Sky High 1 Korker Normanton 1 Kalidoscope
Hereford Female of the Year 1st D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones nd 2 G. & M.C. Shepherd rd 3 Miss H. Whittaker
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Dendor 1 Molly 41st Romany 1 Jane A51 E66 Coley 1 Clara 286
Hereford Show Herd of the Year 1st D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones nd 2 T.D. & W.T. Livesey rd 3 Mrs. J.M. Cant & Partners -
Dendor Normanton Panmure
Hereford Sire of the Year 1st Solpoll 1 Gilbert nd 2 Dorepoll 1 499 Einsteine rd 3 Romany 1 Distiller A84 D53 -
D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones J.A. Cameron & Son A.F. Sebire
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The National Hereford Herd of the Year Competition JUDGE Mr. John Giffin Farm Manager, Leconfield Farms Ltd., West Sussex FIRST
Northern Ireland
J. & W. McMordie Ballygowan, Co. Down.
SECOND
North of England
W. & R. Kemp & Sons, St. Helens, Bishop Auckland, Durham.
THIRD
Wales
D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones Llanwnog, Caersws, Powys.
The “Thomas Duckham” Award Winner: Runner-up:
Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders’ Association South of England Hereford Breeders’ Association
FOR SALE CHURCHLANDS ESTATE 1 GRANITE (ET) - UK201521 600078 DOB: 05/09/2009 CURRENT WEIGHT 1166K A Senior Stock Bull with Outstanding International Championship Genetics
(Photo) Taken as a rising 2 year old Sire: Horwood 1 Nibbs (ET) Poll Hereford Male Champ. 2006 Overall Champion/Interbred Champion National Poll
Dam: Panmure 1 Plum T9 Poll Female Champion 2004 Overall British Hereford Champ. 2004 (Dam of C E 1 Batavia) (Overall British Champion 2007) (Poll Champion 2007) (Incumbent Champion 2008)
Second Junior Bull Class - National Poll Show 2011 Second Senior Bull Class – Nottingham and Newark 2013 Second Senior Bull Class- Hertford Show 2013 First Senior Bull Class - Male Champion and Overall Champion – Kenilworth Show 2013 First Senior Bull Class and Reserve Male Champion - Royal Three Counties Show 2013 Second Senior Bull Class- Thame Show 2013 First Senior Bull Class and Reserve Male Champion – Bakewell Show 2013 Second Senior Bull Class – Buckingham Show 2013 First Senior Bull in Class- National Poll Show 2013 Sired 10 outstanding Bulls and 2 outstanding Heifers in 2013 Sired 5 outstanding Bulls and 3 outstanding Heifers to date in 2014
Contact: Mr. P.T. English, Churchlands, Appletree Road, Chipping Warden, Banbury, Oxon., OX17 1LN Tel: 01295 660571 – Mob: 07759 961176
BRITISH CATTLE BREEDERS’ CLUB 70th BRITISH CATTLE CONFERENCE 19th to 21st January, 2015 To be held at the Telford Golf & Spa Hotel, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4DT
For full details and Booking Forms contact: The Secretary, Mrs. L. Lewin, BCBC, Lake Villa, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7SQ Tel: 01409 241579 Email: lesley.lewin@cattlebreeders.org.uk Website: www.cattlebreeders.org.uk
BEEF EXPO 2015 Organised by the NBA – Euan Emslie – Tel: 01430 441870 Email – euan@nationalbeefassociation.com This event to be held at York Auction Centre on
THURSDAY, 21st MAY Please make an effort to come and support your Breed Stand
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HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY
HEREFORDS OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONS INCLUDING Overall Bull of the Year
Overall Female of the Year
Horned Bull of the Year
Poll Bull of the Year
Horned Female of the Year
Poll Female of the Year
Show Herd of the Year
Sire of the Year
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BULL AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR SHOWS Anglesey, Buckingham, Burwarton, Bury, Cheshire, Devon County, Great Yorkshire, Kington, Newbury, Northern Ireland National, Pembrokeshire, Royal Bath & West, Royal Cornwall, Royal Highland, Royal Norfolk, Royal Three Counties, Royal Ulster, Royal Welsh, Scottish National, Shropshire and South of England. POINTS Grand Champion - 5 Reserve Grand Champion - 3 CLASS WINNERS Second: – 8
First: – 10
Third: – 6
POLL BULL AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR SHOWS Anglesey, Buckingham, Burwarton, Bury, Cheshire, Devon County, Great Yorkshire, Northern Ireland National, Pembrokeshire, Royal Bath & West, Royal Cornwall, Royal Highland, Royal Norfolk, Royal Three Counties, Royal Ulster, Royal Welsh, Scottish National, Shropshire and South of England. Also Kington and Newbury from the previous year. Grand Champion
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POINTS Reserve Grand Champion CLASS WINNERS Second: – 8
First: – 10
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Third: – 6
THE NATIONAL POLL SHOW AT WHICH THE TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED: Grand Champion First: – 12
POINTS -6 Reserve Grand Champion - 4 CLASS WINNERS Second: – 10 Third: – 8
HORNED BULL AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR SHOWS Burwarton, Bury, Cheshire, Devon County, Great Yorkshire, Northern Ireland National, Royal Bath & West, Royal Cornwall, Royal Highland, Royal Norfolk, Royal Three Counties, Royal Ulster, Royal Welsh, Scottish National, Shropshire and South of England. Also Anglesey, Buckingham, Kington, Newbury and Pembrokeshire from the previous year. POINTS Grand Champion - 5 Reserve Grand Champion - 3 CLASS WINNERS First: – 10 Second: – 8 Third: – 6
THE NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW AT WHICH THE TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED: Grand Champion First: – 12
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POINTS Reserve Grand Champion CLASS WINNERS Second: – 10
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Third: – 8
SHOW HERD AND SIRE OF THE YEAR Points may be gained from any of the following Shows and Official Sales where there are a minimum of 20 entries forward and shown by at least 4 Exhibitors.
SHOWS Anglesey, Buckingham, Burwarton, Bury, Cheshire, Devon County, Great Yorkshire, Kington, National Hereford, National Poll, Newbury, Northern Ireland National, Pembrokeshire, Royal Bath & West, Royal Cornwall, Royal Highland, Royal Norfolk, Royal Three Counties, Royal Ulster, Royal Welsh, Scottish National, Shropshire, South of England, and the Spring Shows & Sales. Also, the qualifying Autumn Shows & Sales from the previous year.
POINTS Grand Male Champion
5 points
Res. Grand Male Champion
3 points
Grand Female Champion
5 points
Res. Grand Female Champion
3 points
Supreme Champion
2 points
Res. Supreme Champion
1 point
SECTION CHAMPIONS WHERE APPLICABLE Senior Male & Female Champ.
5 points
Res. Male & Fem. Champ.
3 points
Intermediate Male & Female Champion
5 points
Res. Male & Fem. Champ.
3 points
Junior Male & Female Champ.
5 points
Res. Male & Fem. Champ.
3 points
CLASS WINNERS First: 10 points
Second: 8 points
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Third: 6 points
A GUIDE TO THE CONDITIONS RELATING TO ALL “HEREFORDS OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONS” Overall Bull and Female of the Year and Horned and Poll Bull and Female of the Year * Points will only be awarded for Shows where there are at least 4 Exhibitors and 20 Entries Present. * Only the highest points awarded in respect of 5 of the Shows listed will count. * In all instances of the “Bull of the Year” Competitions, any bull over three years of age will only be awarded points if it has sired three or more calves registered with the Society by its third birthday. * In respect of the “Poll Bull and Female” of the Year Competitions, no points will be awarded to any animal that is “Horned” or “De-horned”. * In respect of the “Bull and Female” of the Year Competitions the points awarded will be:Grand Male and Grand Female Champion 5 points Reserve Grand Male and Reserve Grand Female Champion 3 points CLASS WINNERS First: 10 points Second: 8 points Third: 6 points * Note, that with regard to the overall Bull and Female of the Year Competitions, no points will be awarded in respect of the National Horned and Poll Shows. * In respect of the Poll and Horned Bull and Female of the Year Competitions points awarded at the two National Shows will be: Grand Male and Grand Female Champion 6 points Reserve Grand Male and Reserve Grand Female Champion 4 points First: 12 points Second: 10 points Third: 8 points * No points for the above Competitions will be awarded to the Supreme, Senior, Intermediate or Junior Champions. * In the event of a tie, the relevant Trophy will be shared by the winners. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Show Herd and Sire of the Year * Points will only be awarded for Shows where there are at least 4 exhibitors and 20 entries present. * An individual animal will be awarded the highest points from one showing. * In respect of the “Show Herd of the Year” points will only be awarded to cattle bred within the United Kingdom. * In respect of the “Show Herd of the Year” no points will be awarded for cattle owned in partnership by two different herd owners. * In respect of the “Sire of the Year” points will only be awarded where the sire is, or has been, resident in the United Kingdom.
* The points awarded for the “Show Herd” and “Sire of the Year” will be as follows:-
Grand Male Champion Grand Female Champion Supreme Champion
5 points 5 points 2 points
Res. Grand Male Champion Res. Grand Female Champion Res. Supreme Champion
3 points 3 points 1 point
Section Champions where applicable Senior Male & Female Champion Intermediate Male & Female Champ. Junior Male & Female Champion
5 points 5 points 5 points
Res. Male & Female Champ. Res. Male & Female Champ. Res. Male & Female Champ.
3 points 3 points 3 points
Class Winners First: 10 points
Second: 8 points
Third: 6 points
* In the event of a tie the relevant Trophy will be shared by the winners. * Note, in respect of the Horned and Poll Bull and Female of the Year Competitions, there are qualifying Shows included from the previous year to the year when the awards are presented. * Note, in respect of the Show Herd and Sire of the Year Competitions, points are awarded to winners of the qualifying Autumn Shows & Sales held in the previous year to the year when the awards are presented.
Presentation of Awards * The Horned Bull and Female of the Year Trophies are presented at the National Show in August. * The Poll Bull and Female of the Year Trophies are presented at the National Show in September. * The overall Bull, Female, Show Herd and Sire of the Year Trophies are presented at the Society’s Annual Dinner. * A PLEA TO AREA ASSOCIATIONS Whilst to date we have not failed to secure all results, it would be much appreciated if Area Associations, especially in respect of the Shows they have nominated, would ensure that the results are submitted to Hereford House. Our main problem lies with those Shows which take place immediately before the event(s) at which the awards are to be made.