Highland Breeders’ Journal
2012
MOTTISTONE FOLD We let our cattle do the talking for us ...
Iasgair of Mottistone Champion Bull, Oban February 2006
Ruairidh 2nd of Mottistone Champion Bull, Oban February 2008
Ban Righ of Mottistone Champion Royal Highland & Dalmally 2010
Eoin Mhor 3rd of Mottistone Champion Bull, Oban February 2011
Morag Odhar of Mottistone Champion, Royal Highland & Dalmally Reserve Champion, Glasgow International 2011
Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone Champion Bull, Oban February 2012
....they say it all!! You are welcome to visit us at our Open Day at West Ferlochan Farm, Benderloch, on Saturday, 6th October 2012, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.wightconservation.co.uk Michael Poland 01489 891 468 michael.poland@virgin.net
Willie Maclean (Benderloch, Argyll) 07789 670264
Shane Breaker (Wroxall, Isle of Wight) 07815 697733
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List of Contents ■ Secretary’s Report / President’s Message ■ Office Bearers & Council Members ■ Club News ■ Guaranteed Pure Highland Beef Rules ■ Membership Form ■ Summer Show Results ■ From the starting blocks! ■ Southern Muster - November 2014 ■ Royal Highland Winter Fair ■ Ritchie ■ Society Sales ■ Social Scene ■ Performance Recording Highland Cattle
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■ Chelford Sale 110 & 111 ■ Greetings from SAAREMAA 114 & 115 ■ Trip to Czech Republic 116-119 ■ Breeders’ Map & Directory 121-130 ■ Judging at the 2011 National Show (Denmark) 131 ■ Merchandise 132 & 133 ■ Social Scene 1134 ■ Biobest Laboratories Limited 135 & 136 ■ Summer Show Reports 139-141 ■ CKD 144 ■ Open Days 146 & 147 ■ Osmonds 148 ■ Obituaries 150 & 151
Acknowledgements The editor would like to thank all those who have contributed to the 2011 journal including The Club Secretaries, The Scottish Farmer Girls - Shirley Derani, Carol Jeffrey & Joyce Brady, Sinikka & Kairo PIlviste, Jenne Singer, Alison Glasgow, CKD Galbraith, Heather Wilson (Osmonds), Doug & Jenny Sheldon, Walter Schluep. Photographers - Catherine Laurenson & Jacqueline Adamson - Scottish Farmer, Joe Watson - Press & Journal, John Fraser, MacGregor Photography, Wayne Hutchinson, Claire Holmes, Mhairi Dempster. Also a huge thank you to all the people I have forgotten to mention. The editor is not responsible for any errors or omission and all information was correct at time of going to press to the best of the editor’s knowledge.
Advertisers Index Achadunan Achnacloich Anloo Applecross Ardbhan Auchnacraig Auchtenny Augustenhof Benmore Bien Esk Bin & Yggdrasil Biobest Black and White Borland Brue Cailaich Caledonian Marts Callachally CKD Galbraith Clach Na Gruagach Cladich Cnoc Cnoc-na Sith Cogent Conich Culfoich Culross the Printers Daltons ID Dingwall & Highland Marts Drimnin Finnie 4x4 German Highland Breeders Assoc Glamis Castle Glengorn Gotsgarten Hellifield Highlanders
112 55 34 39 142 8 11 41 56 2 153 137 112 53 18 37 96 52 145 153 43 3 57 IBC 44 19 106 113 20 56 OBC 54 17 4 49 47
Hof Husmann Inversnaid Iomroll Killochries Kynedor Ledingham Chalmers McCartneys R McDougall, Butcher Macfarlane Gray Michael Macgregor Photography Frank R Marshall Meggernie Miungairigh Morris & Young Mottistone Nigel Stacy Marks Ltd Oberberg Ormsary, Inver & Carsaig Osmonds Pennygown Pollok Reeches Roisbheinn Roxan Royal Hotel John Scott Ritchie Shearwell Data Tom Buidhe United Auctions West Edmondsley Whitslaid Woodneuk
59 36 58 50 & 51 45 7 36 42 120 60 48 9 44 38 IFC 10 40 6 149 40 5 52 90 143 93 42 95 38 18 35 46 48 16
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BIEN ESK FOLD PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE
We take pride in breeding good quality Pedigree cattle ....Quality & Temperament Counts... ANNUAL SPRING SHOW/SALE OBAN - FEBRUARY, 2011
ELSPETH 4th of BIEN ESK Reserve Supreme Champion.
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ANNUAL AUTUMN SHOW/SALE - OBAN - OCTOBER, 2011
ELSPETH 5th of BIEN ESK Reserve Supreme Champion & highest priced.
Both Sired by Thorn of Bien Esk. Privately Tested for IBR, BVD, Lepto & Jones. Quality Female Stock for Sale. Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, Craigengelt Farm, Stirling FK7 9QS Tel/Fax: 01 324 825773 E-mail: patriciafrancessmith@gmail.com www.bieneskhighlandcattle.co.uk
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CNOC FOLD ELITE HEALTH (IBR, BVD, LEPTO & Johne’s accredited)
A classic fold of hardy, highland cattle, reared on their natural terrain of rugged west coast hills. These prize-winning pedigree animals are temperamentally well-suited to breeding and showing.
Cannach 27th of Achnacloich with Caennard 5th of Glengorm, our new stock bull. In 2011, Cannach was Supreme Champion, Lochaber, Best in-calf Beef Heifer at Lorn and Reserve Champion at Mid-Argyll,Appin and Lorn shows while Caennard was winner of the Senior Bull class at Dalmally. Cnoc is QMS accredited. Frozen butchered beef available for sale privately.
Owners and breeders: Sydney and Maureen O’Hara CNOC Lodge, Creagan,Appin,Argyll PA38 4BQ Tel:01631 730212. Email: maureenohara@btinternet.com Stockman: Iain McKay Tel:01631 730617
Visitors Are Most Welcome
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GLENGORM FOLD Large selection of stock for sale Visitors very welcome by appointment Elite Health Status (IBR, BVD, Johnes, Lepto) For more information please contact: Tom Nelson 01688 302321 tom@glengorm.co.uk
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Angus MacColl 01688 302184 angus@glengorm.co.uk
Glengorm Estate, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA75 6QE
Eoin Ruadh of Glengorm. Reserve overall male champion and champion 2 year old Oban February 2012. Sold for 10,000gns.
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Ormsary Inver & Carsaig Pedigree Folds Property of Sir William Lithgow Bt. & Son Mr JA Lithgow & Lady Lithgow
Dosan Bheag 32nd of Inver Champion February 2012, sold for £3400 to P&J Farming, Derby
STOCK BULLS Callum 2nd of Goldenberry (2007) Lochlan of Sorne
(2006)
Archie McArthur, General Manager Tel: 01880 770253 D.E. Darroch (Inver) Tel: 01496 820223 A.G. Bosomworth (Ormsary) Tel: 01880 770279 Ormsary Estate Office Lochgilphead, Argyll Tel: 01880 770700 Fax: 01880 770728 E-mail: archie@ormsary.co.uk
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Ledingham Chalmers have come to market, offering specialist legal services to rural businesses at Stirling Agricultural Centre.
To arrange a meeting call 01786 478100 and speak to Linda Tinson Director, Rural Business. Suite B1, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN.
www.ledinghamchalmers.com ABERDEEN • EDINBURGH • INVERNESS
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AUCHNACRAIG HIGHLAND FOLD ISLE OF MULL Established 1948
Auchnacraig Highland Fold 1950
Tel: 0131 226 7744 Fax: 0131 226 7755 richard@deklee.co.uk Auchnacraig is Elite Health Status (IBR, BVD, Johnes & Lepto)
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Purebred Highland and Beef Shorthorn X Young stock for sale privately Visitors Welcome Stockman: Angus Webster Tel: 01887 866270 Tel: Estate office 01786 462519
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19th and early 20th century paintings for sale
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valuations and restoration of oil paintings and watercolours
single paintings and entire collections purchased
nigel stacy-marks ltd fine paintings
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elite health status
naturally reared
stock for sale
auchtenny fold pedigree highland cattle
ginny stacy-marks auchtenny path of condie perth ph2 9dw 01577 830 498 ginny.sm@me.com www.beautyandthebeef.co.uk
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Secretary’s Report As I write this year’s report it’s the last day of April, I have taken my first crop of rhubarb in, cooked the hungry husband Highland mince and tatties and put another jumper on as we appear to be heading back into autumn! But as we all lament the loss of the sunshine I permanently keep my fingers crossed hoping it is just round the corner! I look over the last year in the Society and am pleased to say it has been quite a year. Attending events such as Beef Expo, it is always a thought as to how much the society or the breed benefits from these events. I believe you only get a benefit from them if you are there. It is with this in mind I would like to thank members for both providing cattle for the stands and giving up the time to help set up and man the stands and promote the Highlander. Beef Expo 2011 was held at Newark and supported by Midlands & South club and the stand was 2nd place in the breed society competition. Prior to the event I had been invited to France with Robin Chilton to visit members and assist with a workshop. Covering over 1500km in 3 days we certainly saw a bit of the countryside. Over 35 breeders attended the workshop from all over the country and we had a very informative day which has subsequently generated some new members from our French neighbours. We had a great representation at the 3 main shows, Royal Highland, Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh with the latter proving to put a feather in the cap of the Highlanders taking reserve Native three on the last day – beating the Welsh Blacks on their home ground – if it was only like this with the rugby. Although the society does not have a stand at all the shows, we are fortunate that the local clubs have small promotional stands at the events, with members taking the time to speak to the general public – it is appreciated as it is your breed and heartening to know you are promoting it too. Two successful open days were held on both sides of the border, Hellfield and Malham was the location for the first of the days, with Robert & Wendy Phillip and the Carr Family providing information and hospitality and Glenturret Estate, Crieff by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Seldon was the home for the second one. This was well supported by both members and interested parties who “just wanted to see what the Highlander can do”. It is great to meet many members at these events especially new members who have just come into the breed – whether they have bought a couple to keep the grass down or those that are looking to establish sizable folds. As feeding costs and general upkeep increases the Highland cow is coming into her own as commercial farmers realise just what she can do. We are currently producing a new commercial brochure highlighting the positive points of the Highland female. Although we are not having open days this year there will be a series of workshops run throughout the country – keep an eye on our web site, newsletter and information from your own breeders clubs for more information. The office as always is a hive of activity – the census has gone out, one herd book is in the post, one is at the printer and we are in the process of collating 2011. Our next step is to get our animal registrations on line to allow individual members to do their own birth notifications. This spring I have received enquiries from as far afield as Brazil for Highland semen and the Faro Islands looking to increase their Highland cattle numbers. Every day has a different enquiry – two film crews, one from Australia and one from Germany are visiting in May to film our national breed, to promote Scotland in their own countries so if you see a camera remember to smile unless the flash is behind you – you’re speeding! Our next foray south is to Beef Expo 2012 being held at Malvern. This year they are holding a beef breed exhibition on the first day to showcase our breeds to the many international visitors attending the event. Already we will have a delegation of Ukrainians and Georgians visiting us as they are very interested in our Highland breed and believe it would be ideal for their terrain. I look forward to seeing you all somewhere in the countryside and do visit our stands at the afore mentioned events and say hello. Finally, I would like to thank our sponsors and supporters over the year, and I would also like to thank Nicola and Janet for all their continued hard work. It never fails to please me, – the diverse range of members – we may not be the largest breed society in the country but definitely the most interesting!
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President’s Message We have now kept Highlanders at Bogside for fifteen years; from a modest start of two we now have over two hundred; I have in that time made many friends and acquaintances, all with a common interest to see a friendly and successful society and a strong highland breed. The membership of our society is very diverse, but I would like to make it a priority of my presidency to make everyone equally welcome. Our society is a fully functioning democracy as was demonstrated at the AGM in February; but the work done by council is very important for the governance of the society. If you have a grievance, or a suggestion on how things can be improved don’t hesitate to contact your council representatives or email or telephone myself. One of the challenges council has is that it cannot please all people all of the time! I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members and their families good health and success in the coming year; “starting with a trouble free calving”. (Must go the vet is at the door.)
Charlie
Charlie with son Charles with yearlings for Oban.
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President
CHARLIE BRUCE Breed Development
Past President
Vice President Finance
IAN BOWIE
TOM NELSON
Breed Development Chairman
ROBIN CHILTON
Advertising & Promotions
LIZ McCOMBE Retires 2013
TOM THOMSON Retires 2015
ALAN BLACKBURN Retires 2014
PETER EDWARDS
Advertising & Promotions
Breed Development
STEVE LEIGHTON
JIM McCONNACHIE
Retires 2015
Retires 2014
Advertising & Promotions
FRANK CARR
Retires 2013
GINNY STACY-MARKS
IAIN MACKAY
JIM FRASER
Retires 2014
Retires 2015
Retires 2014
Retires 2013
Advertising & Promotions
ROBERT TEDBURY Retires 2015
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Established 1954
Bred for Quality, Hardiness and Longevity
Morag 12th of Woodneuk with twin calves. Woodneuk bred cattle have been championship winners over the years at many Local and National Shows
Breeders of 2010 and 2011 Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show Champion West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show Fold Champions 2011 Over 250 Pedigree Highland Cattle out-wintered on the exposed hills overlooking Glasgow and West Central Scotland Quality Cattle always available for sale in a variety of colours and ages.
William, Tom and the Thomson Family Woodneuk Farm Barrhead Glasgow G78 1ES
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME tom@woodneuk.com 0141 881 1538/1438
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REFERENCE SECTION 2012 THE HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY (Instituted 1884) PATRON: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL President: Charlie Bruce, Bogside, King Edward, Banff, AB45 3LX Tel: 01261 821244 E-mail: chazz125@hotmail.com
Vice President Tom Nelson, Glengorm Castle, Tobermory, Isle of Mull , Argyll PA75 6QE Tel (H): 01688 302321 Email: tom@glengormcastle.co.uk
Past President: Ian Bowie, Little Carbeth, Killearn, Stirling, G63 9QB Tel: 01360 551 595 Fax: 01360 551 596 E-mail : little.carbeth@btinternet.com
Elected 2010: Retire 2013 Frank Carr, Lee Gate Farm, Malham, Skipton, BD23 4DN Tel (H): 01729 830337 Email: fcarr@hcarr.demon.co.uk Peter Edwards, Little Scotland Farm, Burney Lane, Staunton Harold, Derbyshire DE73 1BH Tel: 01332 865814 E mail: petered_uk@hotmail.com Liz McCombe, Great House Farm, Earlswood, Chepstow, NP16 6AT Tel (H): 01291 652957 Email: lizmccombe@btinternet.com
Elected 2011: Retire 2014 Alan Blackburn, Braecock Mill, Caputh, by Dunkeld, Perthshire PH1 4JG Tel: 01738 710714 Mob: 07768 495923 Email: alanblackburn149@btinternet.com James McConachie (Jim), Culfoichmore, Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Grampian PH26 3PN Tel: 01807 510201 Email: jim.mcconachie@hotmail.com Iain Mackay, Laggan Ulva Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA73 6LT Tel: 01688 500139 Email: lagganulva@gmail.com Virginia Stacy-Marks (Ginny), Auchtenny, Path of Condie, Forgandenny, Perthshire PH2 6DW Tel: 01577 830498 Email: ginny.sm@me.com
Elected 2012: Retire 2015 James Fraser (Jim), East Tilbouries, Maryculter, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB12 5GD Tel: 01224 732351 Email: jim.s.fraser@talk21.com Steven Leighton, 33 Church Lane, South Wingfield, Derbyshire, DE55 7NJ Tel: 01773 833823 Email: sallyann.leighton@btinternet.com Robert Tedbury, 2 New Cottage, London Road, Hardham, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1LB Tel: 01798 872985 Tom Thomson, Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 1ES Tel: 0141 881 1538, 07881 913010 Email: tom@woodneuk.com
Secretary, Treasurer and Editor Hazel Baxter, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN Tel: 01786 446866 Fax: 01786 446022 Email: hazel@highlandcattlesociety.com
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LIST OF SOCIETY FIELDSMEN Members are reminded that the Society’s fieldsmen and Council Members and Members of the Breed Development Committee are available to give assistance on any aspect of breeding, rearing and management of their cattle. Any member requiring such assistance is requested to notify the Secretary. Fieldsmen do not provide any veterinary information that might be construed as veterinary advice. Prospective purchasers who are new breeders are strongly advised to seek the assistance of a fieldsman prior to acquiring a stock bull. Members requesting a fieldsman’s inspection, are reminded that if cattle are not ready, convenient, and properly restrained at the time of the fieldsman’s appointment a charge equal to the whole cost of the visit will be levied. The Society’s fieldsmen (listed from north to south) are:John Crilley, Balmore of Leys, Culduthel, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 6AE Tel: 01463 232511 Michael Gibson, Edinvale, Dallas, Morayshire IV36 0RW Tel: 01667 451555 Fax: 451516. E-mail: edinvale@lineone.net Jim McConachie, Culfoichmore, Advie, Grantown on Spey, Grampian, PH26 3PN Tel: 01807 510201 E-mail: jim.mcconachie@hotmail.com Duncan Buchanan, Shenavallie, Benderloch, Oban, Argyll PA37 1QU Tel: 01631 720240 E-mail: shenavallie@hotmail.com Angus MacGillivray, Ar Taigh, Portsonachan, by Dalmally PA33 1BJ Tel: 01866 833022 Mob: 07775 581855 E-mail: macgills1234@aol.com Hugh MacPhail, Callachally Farm, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA72 6JN Tel & Fax: 01680 300424. E-mail: macphail@tiscali.co.uk Archie McArthur, Ormsary Estate Office, PO Box 7, Lochgilphead Argyll PA31 8JH Tel: 01880 770700 archie@ormsary.co.uk Archie Galbraith, 26 Dun Mor Avenue, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyllshire PA31 8TP Tel: 01546 602050 Iain Mackay, Laggan Ulva Farm, Ulva Ferry, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA73 6LT Tel: 01688 500139 Mob: 07775 875860 E-mail: lagganulva@gmail.com David Soutar, Deanbank House, Glamis, by Forfar, Angus DD8 1QG Tel: 01307 840207 Home, 469694 Office. Fax: 01307 469695 E-mail: strathmorefarmingco@btinternet.com John Redpath, Knowehead, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8JA Tel: 01575 560233. E-mail: redpathknowehead@aol.com William Thomson, The Old Barn, Woodneuk Farm, Barrhead, Glasgow, G78 1ES Tel & Fax: 0141 8811438. E-mail: william@woodneuk.com Robert Phillip, Green Farm, Hellifield, Nr Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4LA Tel: 01729 850217 Fax: 01729 850217 Mob: 07812 105375 Email – hellifield@highlanders.f2s.com Richard Turner, Greygarth, Dallowgill, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3QY Tel: 01765 658079, Fax: 01765 658774. E-mail: richardandjean@tinyworld.co.uk Robin Chilton, Park Cottage, Leighton, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8HJ Tel: Day – 07050 238403, Home – 01938 55900 Les Wardle, Springfields, Bottom Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST10 2LN Tel: 01538 266476 Fax: 266532. E-mail: lwardle@plantmachinery.co.uk John Elwood, 17 Casswell Drive, Quadring, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 4QW Tel: 01775 821457 Brian Dalby, Cestersover Farm, Pailton, Nr Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0QP Tel: 01788 832188 Jim Ayres, 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5LE Tel: 01366 728565 Geoff Spawton, Gilfachwen, Cellen, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales SA48 8HL Tel: 01570 423080 E-mail: info@themayorganicfarms.co.uk DISCLAIMER The Society, its Office Bearers, Council members, and Fieldsmen cannot and do not accept any responsibility whatsoever for advice given in good faith to members and prospective members.
3 Council member responsible for FINANCE Tom Nelson, Tel: 01688 302321 Email: tom@glengormcastle.co.uk Council member responsible for BREED DEVELOPMENT Robin Chilton, Tel: 07841 567386 Email: janchilton@madasafish.com Council member responsible for ADVERTISING & PROMOTION Liz McCombe, Tel: 01291 652957 Email: lizmccombe@btinternet.com
BREEDERS’ CLUBS NORTH OF SCOTLAND HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB Chairman: John Ashton Newhouse, Heights of Inchvannie, Strathpeffer, Inveness-shire IV14 9AE 01997 421983 Email: allanfearnhighlanders@gmail.com Secretary: Gordon McConachie Cuilgrianan, Mill of Newton, Insch AB52 6SN 01464 851294 Email: gord.ali@btopenworld.com WEST OF SCOTLAND HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB Chairman: Alan Kennedy 7 Thirdpart Holdings, West Kilbride, Ayrshire KA23 9QB 01294 823339 Email: a.kennedy123@btinternet.com Secretary: Tom Thomson Craighaugh Cottage, Hillside Road, Barrhead, Glasgowm G78 1ES 0141 881 1538 Email: tom@woodneuk.com THE EAST OF SCOTLAND HIGHLAND CATTLE BREEDERS’ CLUB Chairman: David Young The Court Off Bowerswell Road, Perth, Perthshire PH2 7DL 01738 621845 Secretary: Ann Taylor West Busby Farm, Methven, Perth PH1 3SX 01738 840287 Email: westbusby@aol.com NORTH OF ENGLAND HIGHLAND CATTLE BREEDERS’ CLUB Chairman: Lynne Ridley The Lodge, Cornsay, Colliery, Durham, Co Durham DH7 9DB 01913 734359 Email: cornsaylodge@talktalk.net Secretary: Claire Holmes 07974073437 Email: nehcbc@yahoo.co.uk MIDLANDS & SOUTHERN REGION HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB Chairman: Eric Barr Willowbrook, Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicestershire LE9 1RB 0116 286 4354 Secretary: Elizabeth Gwyn Aston Mill Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7LT 01989 750233 Email: kingsmill@talktalk.net THE HIGHLAND CATTLE CLUB OF WALES Chairperson: Liz McCombe The Great House, Great House Farm, Earlswood, Chepstow NP16 6AT 01291 652957 Email: lizmccombe@btinternet.com Secretary: Mo Morgan Wenalt Llanddeusant, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire SA19 9TP 01550 740206 Email: mo@phonecoop.coop
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MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR YEAR Life (VAT at 5.7%) Annual (VAT at 5.7%) Associate (VAT at 5.7%) Associate members are not eligible to register cattle in the Herd Book Junior - under 21 years (VAT at 5.7%) Date of birth........................................... Joining Fee (VAT at 20%) Fold Name Registration Fee (VAT 20%)
Ex VAT £1,500.00 £70.01 £12.00
Inc VAT £1,585.50 £74.00 £12.68
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£15.00 £10.00
£18.00 £12.00
Surcharge for late payments – not paid by 31st January – 9% of normal subscription plus VAT. Subscriptions are subject to an annual increase from 1st December.
FEES (INCLUSIVE OF VAT @ 20%) Fold Name Registration Fee ..................................................................................................................................£12.00 Birth Notification Fees Female. .....................................................................................................................................................................£ 7.20 Male..........................................................................................................................................................................£ 3.60 Herd Book Registration Fees – Female (up to 6 months)........................................................................................................................................£16.80 Female (6 months to 12 months) ..........................................................................................................................£24.00 Female (12 months to 18 months) ........................................................................................................................£33.60 Female (18 months and upwards) .........................................................................................................................£66.00 Appendix ‘B’ ...........................................................................................................................................................£36.00 Bull (14 months to 2 years)....................................................................................................................................£72.00 Bull (2 years and over) .........................................................................................................................................£144.00 (Please note bulls cannot be registered until 14 months – they must be DNA recorded) Remember – the OLDER your cattle the higher the fee Female (sire and/or dam in compatible overseas Herd Book) ...........................................................................£24.00 FOT Birth Registration ...........................................................................................................................................£18.00 Management Fees Herd Book – Past Volumes ………………………………………………..£20.00 Transfer Registration……………………………………………………… £36.00 Replacement/copy Pedigree Certificate………………………………......£6.00 each Other Fees Fertilised Ovum Transfer Fee – Male ................................................................................................................... £72.00 Fertilised Ovum Transfer Fee - Female ................................................................................................................ £48.00 Extended Pedigree (Typed .................................................................................................................................... £30.00 Extended Pedigree (Computer) ............................................................................................................................. £6.00 Fieldsman’s advice/inspection visit ..................................................................................... Charged at cost to Breeder Advertisements in newsletter ...........................................................................£6.00 per column centimetre plus VAT Advertisement on website .................................................................................................................. Text Only - £6.00 ............................................................................................................................................ Text & Photograph £12.00
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VAT CHARGEABLE TO OVERSEAS MEMBERS The rule is there is no general relief for the export of services as there is for goods. For members resident in EC countries VAT is chargeable on all services supplied by the Society unless they are registered in their own country for VAT and their breeding enterprise is an activity included within the scope of their VAT registration i.e. if your Highland cattle expenses are not allowable against your VAT registered business we must charge you VAT. If you are registered in your country for VAT please ensure that you advise the office of your VAT registration number. A VAT free invoice cannot be issued without this number.
PAYMENTS FROM OVERSEAS Overseas members are reminded that the Society cannot accept responsibility for charges levied by banks when payments from outside the United Kingdom are made to the Society. The Society must receive the full amount stated on the invoice. Payments from overseas can be made by the following means: • Credit Card Payments can be taken directly at the Society office • By a bank draft in pounds sterling drawn on a British bank. • Direct transfer in pounds sterling to the Society’s account - payment can be made direct to the Society’s account. Kindly let the Society know when such a payment is made as it can be difficult to identify such payments from our bank statements. The person paying the account should ensure that the Society receives the full amount specified on the invoice after bank charges have been deducted both by his own bank and by the receiving bank in Scotland. Please also ensure the bank quotes our invoice number in bank reference. When sending payments in pounds sterling direct to our bank account please give your bank our bank details which are Bank of Scotland, 63 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LY Account No: 00167969 Sort Code: 801902 You should also give them the following account numbers: IBAN Number IBAN GB61 BOFS 8019 0200 1679 39 SWIFT BIC BOFSGB21186 If you do send money direct to our bank account it is most important that you advise this office of the amount transferred to the Highland Cattle Society account. The name of the payee is not always given on our bank statement so please send a copy of the documentation you receive from your own bank relating to the transfer of your money.
Please state on any payments to the Highland Cattle Society the invoice number or your 3 holding letters.
PAYMENT BY EUROGIRO In most countries in Europe you can apply to your post office to send a payment by Eurogiro. They will ask you to complete a form giving your name and the amount you wish to send and the name and address of The Highland Cattle Society. I have been advised here that the charge made by Eurogiro for this service is much less than the charges made by banks. When you have completed the form and paid the money to your post office they will send the form and payment via your main Girobank Office to our Girobank head office in the UK who in turn will send us the payment. Girobank have advised that the payment should come through to us in approximately ten days in the form of a cheque which can be paid into our bank with no further charges.
BIRTH NOTIFICATIONS AND HERD BOOK REGISTRATIONS All members owning pedigree Highland Cattle who have completed the necessary initial documentation will be sent registration forms to enable them to notify the births of all pedigree calves and to indicate which ones are to be registered in the Herd Book. The NEW STYLE BIRTH NOTIFICATION FORMS (NSBNF) are available now for breeders who want them and are sent out upon request or available to download from www.highlandcattlesociety. com. Every birth should be notified including castrated bull calves, deceased calves and cross calves. The births of all bull calves must be notified in the year of birth (see Registration of Bulls in this section). Breeders with calves to register in the current year should ensure that they have received registration forms from the office and any member owning pedigree Highland Cattle who has not received forms should contact the office. The Registration Fees increase as the cattle get older, please see the fees section on page 4. Final Herd Book Proof: Breeders must confirm that registered animals have been correctly described by signing and returning the Final Herd Book Proof sent to them prior to publication of the Herd Book. If this is not done their animals will not be published in the Herd Book. Overseas breeders are strongly advised to check with the Society first if they wish to register an animal in the Highland Cattle Herd Book e.g. before purchase or using AI. Breeders intending to sell cattle at Society sales should ensure that the relevant Birth Notification/Registration Forms are submitted by the closing date for sale entries.
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FOLD UPDATES Breeders will be sent an annual census form to help update their records. For example, there may be animals on the list which have been sold or have died or you may have purchased an animal which has not been correctly transferred; there may be male calves which have been castrated or steers which have been sold. It is most important that you update and return the census to the office by the requested date.
REGISTRATION OF FOLD NAME Members are required to register a Fold Name as soon as they have acquired pedigree Highland Cattle to enable the office to deal with transfers of cattle between owners.
IDENTIFICATION OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE Tattooing is no longer mandatory for pedigree Highland calves born on or after 1st January 1998. The decision followed the introduction of compulsory double tagging for all bovines in the European Union. (Note: see FOT and Appendix regulations) Therefore, for all animals born on or after this date, the official EU identity mark on Ministry-approved ear tags will be the definitive identification for pedigree animals at Society sales, for private sales, and for fold inspections. Regulations now require that animals born before 1995 that do not have an official EU identification tag should have a legible tattoo. If you have animals born before 1995 which have been tagged with either an official Ministry tag or a management tag it is most important that you advise the office of the tag number. Animals born during the years 1995 to 1998 must have a single Ministry tag number. Animals born in 1998 and 1999 must have a double tag with the old style Herd Mark followed by 5 digits. In 2000 the regulations changed again with the introduction of the all numeric EU identification tag number. Animals born on or before 17th January 2000 were permitted to use tags with the old style Herd Mark but animals born thereafter are identified with double tags showing the all numeric 6 digit Herd Mark, followed by 6 digits.
CERTIFICATES OF PEDIGREE AND OWNERSHIP (CPO) European Union rules require approved breed societies to issue an identity document for each pedigree registered animal stating the breed, breeder, owner, name of animal, date of birth, sex, Herd Book identity, Society method of marking animal, EU identity, and 3 generation pedigree.
The current regulations for animal identification in Great Britain are given above. Breeders in Northern Ireland or other EU countries should ensure that they comply with the regulations of their own country. Tags are available from approved tag manufacturers who will refer to a central database when issuing tags to ensure that there is never any duplication. If a tag is lost, a replacement with the identical information on the missing tag must be obtained. The details on the new Certificates of Pedigree and Ownership (CPO) must always correspond with the physical identification and description of the animal. The CPO will replace both the Transfer Certificate and the Export Certificate, although the current charge for transfers and exports will remain in force. The CPO is designed to prevent fraud. It is a valuable document that must be looked after properly. There will be much hassle for the breeder/owner to replace a lost or damaged certificate. Please study the simple instructions on the back of the certificate carefully. Any replacement certificates will incur a £5.00 + vat surcharge.
APPENDIX REGISTERS The Highland Cattle Herd Book has an appendix register for Highland females found to be of true Highland type but of unproven pedigree (e.g. Not previously registered with the Society. In order that females entered in Appendix A or Appendix B of the appendix register of the Herd Book can be identified as such, ‘appendix’ females must be marked with the appropriate suffix ‘A’ or ‘B’ in waterproof ink on a management tag . No male progeny out of Appendix cows are eligible for registration in the Herd Book. A heifer calf out of an Appendix B female by a registered Highland bull will be accepted into Appendix A. A heifer calf out of an Appendix A female by a registered Highland bull will be accepted into the Herd Book proper. Females accepted into Appendix ‘B’ must remain there regardless of whether pedigree information is subsequently proven. Females in Appendix ‘A’ and Appendix ‘B’ may be exhibited at shows. Females entered in the appendix register are not eligible for use as donor cows for fertilised ovum transfers.
OFFICIAL SOCIETY SALES Always check Sale Schedules, Entry Forms, Sale Entry Receipts, and the Sale Catalogue for full, current regulations. Substitutions in official sale catalogues will not be permitted.
7 Animals incorrectly identified and without adequate proof of identity will be disqualified. Calves less than 5 months of age may only be sold at foot with their dams. To allow sufficient time for completion of the sale catalogue, sale entry forms available from the office must be submitted by the closing date of entries, approximately six weeks prior to the sale date. Unhaltered cattle at official sales in Oban will be sold after all haltered entries at the discretion of the auctioneer. Dispersals, reductions or production sales are permitted at sales held under the auspices of the Society. Bulls born after the preceding 28th/29th February are not permitted to be sold at the Society’s spring sale in Oban. Sale catalogues are published on the Society’s website and sent to all vendors and purchasers from the last 2 Society Sales (Oban). Any other person requiring a catalogue should request one from the office. A small charge is made to assist with the cost of production and postage. Young Bulls The yearling bull class classification for Spring Show and Sale in Oban will be for animals born between 1st December of the year before the previous year and last day of February of the previous year. All young bulls must be inspected by a vet within 4 weeks prior to the sale and must be registered prior to the sale. Please note that this is only for yearling bulls attending the Oban Spring Sale. Females Three year old heifers must be confirmed in calf and stated on the entry form. This ruling is also to apply to senior heifers for the February show and sale. Females A levy will be charged at the rate of 5% on the difference between the average sale price for the class of stock and the price at which any animal in that class is withdrawn.
ENTRY FEES FOR OFFICIAL SALES An entry fee of £10.00 + VAT (£12.00) is due for every animal (except calves at foot) entered in the sale catalogue with effect 1 Oct 2007. Cattle not forward for sale or withdrawn from the catalogue without a valid veterinary certificate will incur a £25+VAT (£30.00) charge.
SALES BY PRIVATE TREATY Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to contact the Society office to check the registration details of any animal offered for sale. In every case where a member sells a pedigree Highlander for breeding purposes by private treaty the
current transfer fee must be paid to the Society before the change of ownership is registered. Full instructions are printed on the reverse of the animal’s Certificate of Pedigree and Ownership or Transfer Form. Registration of the progeny in the Highland Cattle Herd Book will be withheld pending completion of the transfer procedure.
CROP EAR Crop Ear is not a sufficiently serious condition to warrant the exclusion from the Herd Book of bulls which are otherwise satisfactory. Notification of Crop Ear in bulls is compulsory. Breeders will be able to choose whether they wish to use a bull with Crop Ear.
AI BULLS Semen from Highland bulls is available from: Conan of Corriemuckloch – bred by TG Muirhead and owned by AR Mackay available through the Society @ £15.00 per straw (plus VAT) available from Genus UK t: 0870 1622000 James Beusach of An Sidhean - price on application from UK Sire Services Ltd, Venton Stud, Tigley, Dartington, Devon, TQ9 6DP. Tel/Fax: 01803 863560 Email: info@uksireservices.com www.uksireservices.com Fingal of Auchnacraig - £20 per straw (plus VAT) from UK Sire Services Ltd, Venton Stud, Tigley, Dartington, Devon, TQ9 6DP. Tel/Fax: 01803 863560 Email: info@uksireservices.com www.uksireservices.com Angus Dubh of Invercassley (7806) Barraiche 2nd of Douneside (7164) Jock 26th of Leys (7171) Arkle of Ousdale (7808) Genus plc, Genus Customer Services, Crewe, Tel: 0870 1622000. 10 days notice required although semen from Angus Dubh or Barraiche may be available without pre-ordering – all £12.50 plus VAT per straw. Genus Customer Services will advise of local AI rep.
SEMEN OFFERED PRIVATELY Contact owners for availability Breeders who are offered semen from other Highland bulls should refer to the Society office for up-to-date approval status. Those with bull semen available for private sale please inform the society office.
HIRE OF BULLS AND SERVICE BY AI In cases where a bull is hired or borrowed members are
8 requested to make a note to that effect on their Birth Notification Form stating the name of the owner of the bull. Members are also reminded to submit AI certificates for all calves got by AI with their notification forms.
REGISTRATION OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND BULLS No bull can be registered in the Herd Book under the age of 14 months and every bull eligible for registration must have a satisfactory Veterinary Certificate. See exception above regarding Spring Sale. All bull calves must be notified to the Society in the year of birth. Breeders who require a veterinary inspection for a bull should apply to the Society for an inspection certificate in good time. The Society’s Veterinary Certificate has been amended to indicate the presence of crop ear. Bulls with Crop Ear registered after 18th October 1992 can be identified in the Herd Book. Scrotal circumference measurement is mandatory. All Bulls being registered from 2006 must be DNA tested. DNA kits are held in the office and sent out with vet certificates.
BULL CALVES WITH HERD SIRE POTENTIAL If any breeder think they have a bull calf with the potential to make a herd sire and wishes to have advice from one of the Society’s fieldsmen, they are requested to advise the Secretary who will arrange a visit. The fieldsman’s inspection fee is now charged for such visits to the individual.
HEIFER CALVES TWINNED WITH BULL CALVES The registration of a heifer calf twinned with a bull calf will be accepted only after she has given birth to a viable calf.
REGISTRATION OF CALVES OF MORE THAN ONE COLOUR Registration in the Herd Book of cattle of more than one colour (parti colour) is permitted. Breeders are required to indicate the colours when notifying the birth.
CATTLE HEALTH The UK is officially Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL) free. Breeders are asked to keep the office advised of any change in the health status of their folds.
FERTILIZED OVUM TRANSPLANT
(FOT) REGULATIONS (Please note regulations have been amended) General • No calf born by FOT will be registered in the Highland Cattle Herd Book unless the conditions stated in these Regulations are fully satisfied. • Members intending to use FOT should first contact the Society Office so that the eligibility of animals can be verified and advice given on the administrative procedures which have to be followed. Basic qualifications for the acceptance of a donor female for FOT • The donor female must be a pedigree Highland female • registered in the Herd Book and must: • be DNA-typed by a recognised DNA-typing agency; Basic qualifications for the use of a sire for FOT • The sire must be a pedigree Highland bull which has been: • registered in the Highland Cattle Herd Book; • DNA-typed by a recognised DNA-typing agency; Procedures for embryo registration • Each embryo which is either frozen or implanted is to be registered with the Highland Cattle Society by the Embryo Transplant (ET) Unit on behalf of the owner of the dam by the submission of the following: • A Highland Cattle Society Embryo Registration Form completed and signed by the veterinary officer who carried out the flushing. (Up to 16 Embryos may be recorded on each form); • A relevant AI Certificate or signed Certificate of Service. • A copy of the Embryo Registration Form is to be retained by the owner of the donor dam (the breeder’s copy) until submitted to the Highland Cattle Society when the resultant calf is registered. A further copy of the Embryo Registration Form is to be retained for record purposes by the ET Unit which carried out the flushing (the ET Unit’s copy).
Procedures for the registration of an FOT calf • Registration of an FOT calf will be accepted by the Highland Cattle Society upon the receipt of the following documents: • DNA-typed by a recognised DNA-typing agency (Sire, Dam & Calf ); • the breeder’s copy of the EMBRYO REGISTRATION FORM; • A completed FOT BIRTH REGISTRATION FORM; Reporting changes of circumstances The Highland Cattle Society is to be informed of the
9 following changes of circumstances. • In the case of frozen embryos: • transfer of ownership; • embryo destroyed. • In the case of a Recipient Dam: • transfer of ownership or destruction. • In the case of an FOT calf: • loss of calf if this occurs at any time prior to registration. (These details are required for record purposes only). Notification of Intention to export an embryo Prior notice is to be made to the Highland Cattle Society before any action is taken to export an embryo. Value Added Tax VAT at the current rate will be charged on all the fees mentioned above and appropriate VAT receipts will be issued by the Highland Cattle Society.
CHAMPION ROSETTES The Society Breed Champion Rosette will be awarded at summer shows provided that five or more Highland Cattle are forward for judging and that the judge is appointed from the Society’s Panel of Judges.
RULES FOR SELECTION OF INTERBREED TEAMS Rules for choosing the Interbreed team: Rules for choosing the Interbreed team: • The Judge, along with an individual spokesman chosen by the exhibitors shall be responsible for choosing the Interbreed team and the Spokesman, or someone delegated by him, shall ensure that the proper notice of the composition of the team is given to the appropriate authority within the specified time. • In the absence of the Spokesman, the Judge shall co-opt whomsoever he pleases to assist him in choosing the team and shall ensure that he or someone delegated by him notifies the appropriate authority within the specified time. • In the absence of the Spokesman or the Judge the exhibitors shall decide amongst themselves who will be responsible for the choice of team. They shall agree on a leader who must ensure that someone is responsible for notifying the appropriate authority of the team within the specified time limit. Mindful that showing is meant to be an enjoyable activity care should be taken to involve all those who have taken the time and trouble to represent the breed to the public.
SHOW FOLD COMPETITION Rules • Any open show where there are 2 or more exhibitors (with at least a total of 10 exhibits present) forward and a panel judge officiating will be a qualifying show. • Competitors count the results of their 5 best shows. • The first three places only in each single animal class will count as follows:- 3 points for a first; 2 points for a second; 1 point for a third. • An additional point will be awarded to each animal placed if it is bred by the exhibitor. • Because it is difficult to obtain results from many of the smaller shows the competition will be self-administered. • Competitors must calculate their own points for each show and submit their calculations and results in writing to the office. Each competitor must sign a declaration testifying to the correctness of the points calculated.
SMALL FOLD COMPETITION Rules: • Breeders with eight or fewer cows in their Fold that are three years old or over as at 1st January 2012, will qualify for this competition. • The same rules apply as above but breeders must advise the office if they are competing in the Small Fold Competition. • Results of both competitions must be submitted by 30th September.
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BREED STANDARD The description of the Highland male and female as published in the preamble to the first Herd Book is as valid now as then. The description may thus be termed the Breed Standard.
THE HEAD Of all the representatives of our British bovine breeds, the Highlander has the grandest and most picturesque head; it is, indeed, to his head that he owes his great favour among artists. As a rule, it is most proportionate to the body of the animal, and is broad between the eyes, while short from the eyes to the point of the muzzle. The forelock between the eyes should be wide, long and bushy, and any nakedness or bareness there is certain to detract from the appearance of the animal. Some would almost have the hair so wide there as to obscure the eyes, but this in many cases would be allowing one good point to over-shadow another. The eyes should be bright and full, and denoting, when excited, high courage. When viewed sideways, there should be a proportionate breadth of the jawbones readily observable, when compared with the width of the head in front, whilst the muzzle should, when looked at from a similar point, be
short, though very broad in front, and with the nostrils fully distended, and indicating breeding in every way. One of the most noteworthy features in a Highlander, is of course, the horns. In the bulls, the horns should be strong, and come level out of the head, slightly inclining forwards, and also slightly rising towards the points. Some, however, do not care for this rise, though any drooping is considered to be a very bad fault when between the crown and the commencement of the curve, as this is generally accompanied by a low weak back. Some, too, are of opinion that the masculine appearance is slightly detracted from when the horns rise directly from the crown. This, however, can only readily be detected and commented upon when particular animals are brought before experienced judges, as within a show ring. As regards the horns of the cow, there prevail two opinions. As a rule, they come squarer out from the head than in the male, rise sooner, and are somewhat longer, though they preserve
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their substance and a rich reddish appearance to the very tips. The lack of the appearance of substance or “sappiness� about the horns of the male would be very much against the animal in the show-yard. The other taste is that for a female, the horns of which come more level from the head, with a peculiar back set curve, and very wide sweep. A large number of enthusiastic breeders seem to prefer, by comparison, the latter, which gives possibly the more graceful appearance. In all cases, however, the horns of a Highlander, when well set, gives the animal a stamp of nobility which causes it to attract the attention of any stranger who might pass heedlessly by animals of other breeds as merely cows, bulls or oxen.
THE NECK AND SHOULDER The neck should be altogether clear and without dewlap below. It should form a straight line from the head to the shoulder in the cow, but in the bulls should have that distinct crest common to all animals of the bovine species. This crest should come gracefully down to the roots of the horns, and, being well coated with wavy hair, the masculine appearance of the animal is fully completed. The shoulder should be thick and should fill out greatly as it descends from the point to the lower extremity of the forearm.
BACK, BODY, AND HIND-QUARTERS From behind the shoulder the back should be fully developed and beautifully rounded. Any slight sinking or hollow is most decidedly objectionable. It should also, as in the Ayrshire, be as straight as possible, and the ribs should spring boldly out and be both well rounded and deep. When measured across the hips the breadth should be very great, and the quarters should be exceedingly well developed from the hips backwards. The thighs should also be well developed, and should show great fullness. Viewed generally, the quarters should be square between the hips and the tail, and from between the tail right down to between
the hind feet. The legs, both before and behind, should be short and strong, the bones strong, broad, and straight, the hoofs well set in and large, and the legs well feathered with hair. The animal should be set wide between the fore-legs, and it should move with great dignity and style, as this is considered to be one of the most reliable evidences of careful and true breeding.
HAIR The hair, of which there should be a great profusion, more particularly on the parts indicated, should be long and gracefully waved, very much as in what dog-breeders denote wavy-coated retrievers. To have a curl is to possess a decided fault, and one which has of late years become unfortunately too common in some folds. This has been attributed in some quarters to a growing desire to make Highlanders grow big from feeding them higher and housing them more. At anyrate, experience goes far to prove that the more exposed they are the greater the profusion of the hair, and the less its tendecy to curl. Thus, the reason of the island cattle being always so much better haired than the mainland cattle is owing to their never being housed in winter. The usual colours are black, brindled, red, yellow, and dun, and there is considerable difference of opinion among breeders as to which is preferable. In general, as to colour, it may be said that a good herd should possess a mixture - avoiding always all those which indicate unhealthy thrivers. The thickness of the skin, as in all fattening breeds, comes in for a considerable amount of attention, but it has to be borne in mind always that the Highlander has been adapted by nature to withstand great exposure. Inverness, 10th June, 1885. The scheme of assessment is suspended, but the quality of males and females will be monitored by the Council member responsible for Breed Development. Assessment by three fieldsmen for AI bulls is compulsory.
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SUMMER SHOW DATES 2012 APRIL Beith Show Highland Cattle Society Spring Show and Sale, Chelford Mart
Mr A Bosomworth Mr S McKay
Saturday 28th Saturday 28th
MAY Highland Cattle Society East of Scotland Club Spring Show Neilston Show Sheffield Highland Fling Ayr Show Kilmacolm & Port Glasgow Newark & Nottingham Show (Combined Class) Balmoral Show, Belfast Devon County Show (Combined Class) Dalry Show, Ayrshire Fife Show Otley Show Drymen Show Heathfield & District Agricultural Show Shropshire County Show Stewarton & Dunlop Show
Mr A McArthur Mr J MacGillivray Mr D Haighton Mr A Galbraith Mr J Redpath Mr D Haighton
Mr W MacLean Mr R McWalter Mr J Crilley Mr C Edwards
Saturday 5th Saturday 5th Monday 7th Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th Saturday 12th Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th Wednesday 16th - Friday 18th Thursday 17th - Saturday 19th Saturday 19th Saturday 19th Saturday 19th Saturday 26th Saturday 26th Saturday 26th Saturday 26th
JUNE Royal Bath & West Show (Any other breed) Campsie Show Central & West Fife Show Kenilworth Show Newmilns Show Rutland County Show Northumberland County Show Surrey County Show Staffordshire County Show Royal Cornwall Show South of England Show Suffolk Show Angus Show Largs Show Road to the Isles Show Stirling Show Three Counties Show Alyth Show Kilbarchan Show North Yorkshire Show Cheshire Show Lincolnshire (Other pure breeds) Royal Highland Show Derbyshire County Show Royal Norfolk Show
Mr W Thomson Mr B Elwood Mr R Phillip
Wednesday 1st - Saturday 2nd Saturday 2nd Saturday 2nd Sunday 2nd Saturday 2nd Sunday 3rd Monday 4th Monday 4th Wednesday 6th - Thursday 7th Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th Wednesday 7th - Thursday 8th Friday 8th - Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Saturday 9th Friday 15th - Sunday 17th Saturday 16th Saturday 16th Sunday 17th Tuesday 19th - Wednesday 20th Wednesday 20th - Thursday 21st Thursday 21st - Sunday 24th Sunday 24th Wednesday 27th - Thursday 28th
Mr A Blackburn Mr J Crilley Mr B Elwood
Sunday 1st Friday 6th - Sunday 8th Saturday 7th Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th Friday 13th
Mr E Mackay Mr A Blackburn
Mr A Kirkpatrick Mr D Maughan Mr J Ayres Mr L Wardle Mr C Bruce Mr I Anderson Mr H MacPhail Mr H Hoather
JULY Market Bosworth Show East of England Show Doune & Dunblane Show Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate Kent County Show
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SUMMER SHOW DATES 2012 Echt Show Kirriemuir Show Newport Show, Shropshire Ashby Show Caithness Show Biggar Show New Deer Show Sutherland Show Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells Banchory Show Braco Show East Kilbride Show Nairn Show Penrith Agricultural Show
Mr J McConachie Mr A Kirkpatrick Mr A Cameron Mrs EC Shaw
Mr C Bruce
Saturday 14th Saturday 14th Saturday 14th Sunday 15th Friday 20th - Saturday 21st Saturday 21st Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd Saturday 21st Monday 23rd - Thursday 26th Saturday 28th Saturday 28th Saturday 28th Saturday 28th Saturday 28th
AUGUST Bakewell Show Mr R Phillip Black Isle Show Mr J McConachie Burwarton Show (Combined any pure bred beef class) Perth Show Mrs EC Shaw Dumfries Show Garstang Show Lorn Show Oswestry Show Cranleigh Show (Combined Rare and Minority) Turiff Show Bute Show Mr A MacGillivray Ashover Show Grantown Show Mr A Blackburn Islay Show Mr HA Garton Salen Show, Isle of Mull Lampeter Show Kinross Show Mid-Argyll Show Mr A McIntyre Peebles Show Tarland Show Keith Show Mr C Bruce Ripley Show Appin Show Mr A Kirkpatrick Egton Show Mr B Elwood Lochaber Show Malham Show Mr D Maughan Hope Show Kilnsey Show
Wednesday 1st- Thursday 2nd Wednesday 1st - Thursday 2nd Thursday 2nd Friday 4th - Saturday 5th Saturday 4th Saturday 4th Saturday 4th Saturday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday 5th - Monday 6th Wednesday 7th Wednesday 8th Thursday 9th Thursday 9th Thursday 9th Friday 10th Saturday 11th Saturday 13th Saturday 13th Saturday 13th Sunday 12th - Monday 13th Sunday 12th Saturday 18th Wednesday 22nd Saturday 25th Saturday 25th Monday 29th - Tuesday 27th Tuesday 28th
SEPTEMBER Dalmally Show Mr A Galbraith West Morland County Show City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show Mr J Crilley Royal Berkshire Show Mr D Haighton/Mr D Greenhaugh Nidderdale Show
Saturday 1st Thursday 13th Saturday 15th Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th Monday 24th
NOVEMBER Royal Highland Winter Fair
Wednesday 21st Judges shown where known.
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HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY PANEL OF JUDGES 2012 Procedure of Appointment to the Panel of Judges 1. Nominee, duly proposed and seconded, referred to the Breed Development Committee 2. Arrangements made for a practical test of the nominee’s competency 3. Recommendation by Breed Development to Council 4. Appointments agreed by Council Mr B Aikman, Box 239 Metcalfe, Ontario Canada BOE 1BO Mr I Anderson, Dalcrest 13 Penders Wynd Glaisnock Road Cumnock KA18 1BZ - 01290 422684 Mr M Auld, West Plann Crosshouse Kilmarnock Ayrshire KA2 0EF - 01563 525905 J Ayres, 36 West End Northwold Thetford Northwold IP26 5LE - 01366 728565 Mr E Barr, Willowbrook Broughton Road Cosby Leicester LE9 1RB - 01162 864354 Mr TWM Bezuijen, de Hoven 9 9431 JH Westerbroek Netherlands Mr WH Black, MBE 6 Rosemount Park Gardens Blairgowrie Perthshire PH10 6TZ A Blackburn, Braecock Mill Caputh by Dunkeld Perthshire PH1 4JG - 01738 710714, 07818 073031 alan@maryanne@roshven.com Mr A Bosomworth, Ormsary Cottages Ormsary Farm Lochgilphead Argyllshire Mrs D Brown, Drummygar Carmyllie By Abroath Angus DD1 2RA - 01241 860261 Mr KWW Brown, Ledlanet Kinross Kinross-shire KY13 0RR - 01577 863456 Mr C Bruce, Bogside King Edward Banff Aberdeenshire AB45 3LX - 01261 821244 Mr D Buchanan, Shenavallie Ledaig Connel Argyllshire PA37 1QU - 01631 720240 Mr A Cameron, 8 County Cottages Culduthel Inverness IV2 6AQ Mr DD Cameron, Severie Doune Perthshire FK16 6HG - 01786 822481 Mr R Chilton, Park Cottage Leighton Welshpool Powys SY21 8HJ - 01938 559004, 07841 567386 janchilton@madasafish.com Mr A Coghill, Badrinsary Berriedale Caithness KW7 6HA Mrs H Corrigall, Culnaha Nigg Easter Ross IV19 1QP - 01862 851229 Mr J Crilley, Balmore of Leys Culduthel Inverness-shire IV2 6AE - 01463 232511, 07901 957084 Mr DE Darroch, Inver Lodge Isle of Jura Argyll - 01496 820223 Mr BH Dawson, Church Farm Hazelwood Hill Belper Derby DE56 4AD - 01332 840640 Mr D Dempster, Duiletter Bungalow, Glenstrae, Dalmally, Argyll PA33 1AP - 01838 200217, 07895 179214 Mr C Edwards, 18 Hill Close Westmancote Tewksbury GL20 7EW - 01684 772056 Mr BJ Elwood, 17 Casswell Drive Quadring Spalding Lincs PE11 4QW - 01775 821457 Mr DL Fellowes, Inistrynich Dalmally Argyll PA33 1BQ - 01838 200256 Mr A Galbraith, 26 Dumore Avenue Kilmory Lochgilphead Argyllshire PA31 8TP - 01546 602050 Mr AW Garrick, Glenmuir Auchnarrow Glenlivet Banffshire AB37 9JR - 01807 590253 Mr HA Garton, Dalairn Glenprosen Kirriemuir Angus DD8 4SB - 01575 540381, 07811197081 Mr AJM Gibson, Edinvale Dallas Morayshire IV36 0RW Mr D Greenhaugh, 38 Liverpool Road Chester CH2 1AQ - 01244 669094, 07761 214979 Mr D Haighton, Muckleton Bank Farm Telford Salop TF6 6RQ - 01939 251128 H Hoather, Oak House, Hassalls Lane Bridge Trafford Chester Cheshire CH2 4GA - 01244 300742, 07801 342072 hugh.hoather@btinternet.com Mr S Hunter, Barnhill Farm, Allanton, Shotts, Lanarkshire ML7 5AB - 01501 820433 Dr S Janz, Billerbeck, 6 29465 Schnega Germany - 0049 5842 9819055 Mr B Kennedy, Unthank Hope Ewes Langholm DG13 0HW - 01387 380684 Mr P Kettle, 8 Maw Street Buckminster Grantham Lincs Mr A Kirkpatrick, Strathmore Beith Road Glengarnock Beith KA14 3BX - 01505 683251 Mrs D Kitson, 1 Jewel View Downside Ventnor Isle of Wight PO38 1AL - 01524 701790 Mr J Laing, 7 King Edward Court Invergordon Ross-shire IV18 0RF - 01349 853105
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OFFICIAL PEDIGREE SHOWS AND SALES Closing dates for entry are approximately six weeks before the date of sale. Vendors are reminded to check closing dates with the office. Catalogues are published on the Society’s website and are available from the Highland Cattle Society office. CHELFORD Saturday 28th April 2012 Auctioneers – Marshalls Auctioneers & Valuers, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9AX Tel: 01625 861122 Fax: 01625 860079 OBAN, ARGYLL 6th & 7th October 2012 Auctioneers: Caledonian Marts (Stirling) Ltd, Millhall Auction Mart, Stirling, FK7 7LS. Tel: 01786 450922 Fax: 01786 473332 Oban Livestock Centre. Tel: 01631 570631 Fax: 01631 565275 WORCESTER Saturday 27th October 2012 Auctioneers: McCartneys, The Heath Meadow, Nunnery Way, Worcester, WR4 0SQ Tel: 01905 769770 Fax: 01905 769772 OBAN, ARGYLL 10th & 11th February 2013 Details as above
SALES OF HIGHLAND CATTLE NOT HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY STIRLING Monday 26th March 2012 Native Breed Sale Auctioneers: Caledonian Marts (Stirling), MIllhall, Stirling FK7 7LS. Tel: 01786 450922 STIRLING Wednesday 9th May 2012 Native Breed Sale Auctioneers: United Auctions, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling FK9 4RN. Tel: 01786 473055 DINGWALL Wednesday 23rd May 2012 Auctioneers: Dingwall & Highland Marts Limited Humberston, Bailechaul Road, Dingwall, Ross-shire. IV15 9TP. Tel - 01349 863252 STIRLING Monday 10th September 2012 Native Breed Sale Auctioneers: Caledonian Marts (Stirling), MIllhall, Stirling FK7 7LS. Tel: 01786 450922 MELTON MOWBRAY 7th & 8th September 2012 Auctioneers: Melton Market Auctioneers, Melton Market, Bulford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Tel: 01664 562971 DUNGANNON (NORTHERN IRELAND) Monday 22nd October 2012 Auctioneers: Dungannon Farmers Mart. Tel: 028 8772 2727 SCOTTISH WINTER FAIR 28th November 2012 Fat stock show and sale of Highland bullocks Claims for entry £50 per animal (max of 2 animals) to be submitted by 31 Jan 2013 Auctioneers: Caledonian Marts (Stirling)
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Snr. Stock Bull Craigowl 5th of Glamis Castle in his working clothes. Breeding for our 240 cow out-wintered cross bred suckler herd starts here with good foundation stock Good health status pedigree, 1st & 2nd X Simmental heifers and cows for sale. Tel: D. Soutar 07836 578 957 Strathmore Farming Company, Glamis, By Forfar, Angus DD8 1RP Tel: 01307 840479 - email: strathmorefarmingco@btinternet.com The home of the Earls of Strathmore & Kinghorne and the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Castle & gardens open daily until 31st December 2012. For further information on castle opening and events please visit: www.glamis-castle.co.uk
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Livestock sales are the heart of our business and our success is measured by the benefits enjoyed by our customers. (March, June, August & November) drawing buyers and sellers from all over the North, East coast and Islands.
We offer a range of quality services and facilities designed to support local businesses as well as providing the ideal day out for families and visitors. and sellers throughout the year. Visit the busy sales ring and watch live auctions in comfort from our 250 seat arena. Working with markets in Fort William, Portree, Lochmaddy and Stornoway, we are committed to ensuring that customers continue to benefit from access to the very best advice and sales opportunities. An annual throughput of 25,000 cattle and 250,000 sheep ensures substantial interest from buyers and sellers throughout the year. Website Visit our regularly updated and easy to use website for catalogues, sale reports and to check future sale dates. Implement sales Highly successful machinery, plant and implement sales are held 4 times a year
Fraser’s Auction Room Now based in the sales hall at the mart complex, Fraser’s Auction Room holds a weekly Friday sale of antique and reproduction furniture and household goods. Items can be viewed throughout the week with farm and garden produce also available. Teddy’s Café Spacious and family-friendly Teddy’s Café is the ideal place to socialise or enjoy a family day out. Open 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday with extended opening hours on sale days and also for Saturday sales. Highland Livestock Heritage Society Drover Exhibition featuring extensive static and interactive displays of livestock, marketing and droving etc. and recently unveiled life size Drover statue.
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Club News East of Scotland Highland Cattle Club As proposed at our A.G.M. Mrs Judy Bowser was made a honorary member and on 6th march last year a small group of us headed up to killin to visit Judy – a surprise at being made an honory member was something none of us there will forget. Judy was absolutely delighted by the gesture made by the club and its members and most important was ‘now where am I going to put my certificate!’ The main event on our agenda was the club show held at West Busby farm on 14th May. It was a beauiful day and the turnout of cattle was fantastic – one of our biggest entries yet - an amazing 53 cattle were entered - from as far north as Strathpeffer and also from Balmoral. Thank you to all the exhibitors who came along to make it such a successful show. Our judge Donald Dempster certainly had his work cut out. His choice of champion on the day was a 2yr old heifer ‘Ruby’ of Allanfearn by Maureen Mcarthur. A fun class for the ‘mature handler’ was introduced and proved to be such fun that it will also be included in this year’s programme. Our young handler on the day was Robbie Anderson, a very proud young lad showing his highlander with great confidence and pride – well done robbie! We were all so delighted to see our honorary member Mrs Bowser with us on show day, a highland cattle breeder herself for 60 years, she always enjoyed club show day. Afterwards we made our way to the ‘gang hut ‘ for the presentation of trophies and bbq. All in the club were very sad when Judy died on 21st July but we all have our special memories of her.
Judy with her certificate.
Margaret and Dave Young present flowers to hosts Ian & Agnes Bowie.
The first outing on the calendar was our day trip on Sunday 29th May to Ian and Agnes Bowie at Kilearn, Stirling. The weather could have been a little kinder to us but we were all wrapped up for the weather and Ian took us out and about, giving us an insight to their highland cattle, breeding and also their short horn cross cattle. On our return to the house we were treated to a fantastic lunch and refreshments. After lunch Ian introduced us to Donald Hendry who gave a talk on the naturalisation of land at Loch Katrine. Next event was our treasure hunt on 17th July which was very cleverly put together by Alan & Maryanne Blackburn. We left from Murthly Hall and finishing point was at Braecock Mill. For some this event was quite simple – for others, well the search party was about to come looking for us, but, hey ho! We all arrived – eventually!! September was our club trip to Ormsary. We left on the Friday and spent two nights at the Loch Fynne hotel. The visit to Ormsary on the Saturday was very interesting. Archie who has managed the estates two units for 30 years and his staff took us round the estate and we saw highlanders of every age and in all different environments along with his beef shorthorn cattle and some of the 1400 breeding blackface and mule ewes. On our return to the farm Sir William & Lady Lithgow and Archie, his wife and staff extended generous hospitality to us. Again our thanks to all at Ormsary. (Think all we do at these events is eat and drink!!!) On the Sunday we spent a little time in Inveraray, went to the food and craft fair at the castle and then came home via Loch Lomond. A good weekend had by all!!
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Club Winners for our show in 2011 were:
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Champion/Best bred by exhibitor – Maureen McArthur Reserve – Donald McNaughton Stock Bull – Donald McNaughton Yearling Bull – Balmoral Senior Cow – Margaret McGowan Young Cow: Blairlogan Highlanders 3Yr old Heifer – Balmoral 2 Yr old heifer – Maureen McArthur Yearling – Alan & Mary-Anne Blackburn Calf – John & Jenne Singer Young Handler – Robbie Anderson
Last event for the year was our club dance on 26th November. We had a wonderful turnout on the night and again everybody enjoyed themselves. At our AGM on 29th January 2012 our committee is as follows: Chair – Dave Young Vice Chair – Roy Nicoll Secretary – Ann Taylor Treasurer – Sandy Barrie Committee: Roddy McNaughton, Mary-Ann Blackburn, Norma Farquharson, Kym Henderon, Peter Crossley, John Lacey, John Singer
Midlands & Southern Highland Cattle Club The year started off with a fantastic visit to Wicken Fen (Cambridgeshire) in April where we were shown how the fold of Highlanders and the herd of Konik ponies were being used by the National Trust to manage some wetlands. They had found that stock was needed to graze the area to stop the historic fenland reverting to scrub and both these hardy breeds are ideal. It is another example of how the countryside needs to be managed to keep it as we like to see it rather than let it get out of control. The ‘Wicken Fen Vision’ is a 100 year project to restore the existing fen land but also to expand the nature reserve by purchasing land as and when it becomes available. Currently the area extends over 930 hectares but the long term goal is to reach 5,300. If you get an opportunity to visit it is a brilliant day out especially if you get great weather like we did. Also in April the Three Counties Show ground in Malvern was the setting for an event called Countrytastic. One of our members, Annie Perkins, was there to showcase some of her Highlanders in order to educate children about food and farming. Annie took a bull, a cow and a calf. There were three different colours, which meant a lot of questions
were asked. Also on show were three Herefords and one Longhorn Bull. Adam Henson, Countryfile presenter and owner of the Cotswold Farm Park, opened the show and was on hand to sign his book, talk to the stall holders, and gave a commentary when the cattle and sheep were paraded in a small ring. This is a very good opportunity for children 414 and parents and grandparents to get to know all about farming so if you can attend it is well worth it. This year is it being held on 12 April 2012 (www. threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic). Our fold visit of the year occurred in the autumn and was hosted by Rob and Sandie Tedbury at their farm in Sussex. This again was a very enjoyable day where we saw some excellent cattle which were also helping to manage some marginal land and river banks. Luckily the weather kept fine for us to walk the farm and only rained over lunch whilst we listened to a very informative talk by their vet. He discussed how to asses whether your cows are ‘fit or fat’ and also the diseases which can affect them. We also indulged in some light-hearted fun that entailed a ‘guess the weight of the cows’ competition and a very good raffle with excellent prizes.
The show season went well for the members of the MSHCC and the Club Show at Blakesley Agricultural Show (Northamptonshire) was very successful with good entries although a few more would have been welcome. Please put the event in your diaries for this year (Saturday 4 August 2012 www.blakesleyshow.co.uk/) as it would be great to see more enthusiasts of the Highland breed. Please also do enter your prize Highland cattle into the show as it is a great event. The show and sale at Worcester also went ahead in 2011 with a good number of entries and although prices were mixed there were some very good prices for the best animals. Vendors should however consider whether some of the lower priced animals perhaps would have made more money for them by sending them direct to a slaughter market. There will be another event this year and we hope you can support it too – Saturday 27 October 2012. We would like to extend our congratulations to the Hardham Highlands Fold that won the MSHCC Large Show Fold of the year but also to Thistle Fold which won Medium Show Fold and to Rose Fold that won Small Fold of the Year. Last year the MSHCC also chose to hold a Fold Competition of which all our members were invited to compete in. The judge, John Elwood, was elected and had the hard task of visiting all the different folds. This he did throughout the summer and chose the Chadwich Fold of John Monk as the winner of the Large Fold while the fold of Ruth Thompson was the winner of the Small Fold. Congratulations to you all. The weather has had a considerable effect on last summer with many areas in a drought situation making grazing grass in short supply and leaving winter fodder stocks very short. The fodder situation was helped by a very open autumn with stock grazing unfed and outside till early December.
Josie, Annie, Eric, Robert & Adam.
Liz presents the new fold competition trophy to John.
At last there is some progress in the attempts to control bovine TB by the announcement of two trial cull area. If these are successful the plan is to licence more trials in 2013. If you are asked to participate in one of these please help if you can. Over population always cultivates disease in humans as well as animals and as badgers have no natural predator population will grow unless controlled. Another worry is the appearance of a new disease to this country. Schmallenberg virus is spread by midges and affects both sheep and cattle the symptoms being stillborn lambs or calves which have deformities. Finally may we thank all office holders and committee members for their support over the last year and also all members without whom there would not be a club. We appreciate your support of all the events we hold and urge you to continue. This can be difficult as we cover a big area, but club membership has its benefits. Look upon it as networking, an opportunity to buy, sell or hire, learn something new, discover new places (remember the visit to Colonel Martin’s in Leicester?) gain new experiences (the club’s visit to the Isle of Wight with the Sunday morning trip on the Solent on Mr Poland’s yacht) and meet new people (remember when Prince Charles visited our lines at the Royal Show?). However, our most important job is to promote the breed and educate; firstly, new owners on the complexities of animal management and then secondly, the public about the animals and their welfare. If you wish to join the MSHCC please do get in touch as we would love to have you as part of our ‘fold’ (contact the club secretary, Elizabeth Gwyn, via email kingsmill@talktalk.net or tel: 01989 750233). Jenny Growcott Newsletter Secretary
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North of Scotland Highland Cattle Club As another year draws to a close we will have a look back at what has been happening in and around the Club Area since our last Newsletter in the spring. The first event the club attended was at the National Beef Event at Corskie Farm Garmouth Elgin. We shared a stand (in the big shed in the background of the photo) with CKD Galbraith on the day and spoke to many north east farmers including some Club Members. We have to be seen to be promoting our unique breed at these beef events. Our Club Show was held again at its usual time in June at Leys Castle, courtesy of the McGillivray
family, and again kindly sponsored by .A good entry of 25 top quality animals was exhibited resulting in another win for Mr Gyle Lawrie of the Lagg Fold (The Late Connie Lawrie) with the Senior Cow Aillbhe 2nd of Lagg. Reserve went to Mr David Sutherland’s Senior Bull - Duncan of Tirryside bull which also stood Male champion on the day. All in all Leys was a great success and all members and visitors enjoyed their day. It was good to see some new exhibitors at this year’s event including Paul & Fiona Smith, Tam Reardon and Ron MacLean. A big thank you goes to the McGillivray family for the use of the unique facilities at Leys, Malcolm Moy of Glasgow Parks who judged the classes (sometimes in torrential downpours!), all those who exhibited their cattle and to the committee and helpers on and before the Show.
The summer show season kicked off in style at the Royal Highland Show with North Club Committee member Andrew Cameron of Inverness judging the various classes on the first day. His champion, a 3 year old heifer, came from Michael Poland’s Mottistone Fold with North Club member H M Queen’s Yearling Bull Ruairidh Of Balmoral picking up Junior Bull and Best Junior animal in the Highland Sections. The North Club had the pleasure of providing hospitality on the main Society stand at the Show. We had 5 main table sponsors, Ashers Bakers Nairn who made and kindly donated 300 shortbread Highland Cows which went down a storm with everyone, some coming back into the stand asking for more.
Cairngorm Brewery also donated examples of their premium beers along with coasters, towels etc. The other sponsors, Culfoich Highlanders, Spa Coaches and East Coast Viners also donated cash to help out with the smooth running of the stand which was very much appreciated. A special mention must go to Maureen MacArthur and family who provided excellent home bakes for all 4 days of the show. Anyone looking along the line of breed Societies stands could instantly spot which one was the most popular. We even had special edition T-shirts and other merchandise made for the week – some are still available. We will be manning the stand again in 2014 so an early appeal for helpers and donations starts now!
Great Yorkshire Show Male champion at this year’s show was Camdan 1st of Culfoich which was bred by J & M McConachie of the Culfoich Fold in Grantown and exhibited by Messrs Halford. This bull was reserve male champion at the Highland Show in 2010
Royal Welsh Show Another notable North Club bred animal swept the boards at this year’s Royal Welsh Show – Gaisgeach 1st of Culfoich, bred by J & M McConachie & Son of the Culfoich Fold in Grantown and exhibited by Mr W Davies, was male and overall Champion in the Highland Section. He was also a member of the reserve Native group of 3 at the show which was a first for the breed.
The summer show season here in the North and North - East got into full swing during July and August with J & J Singer of the Kintore Castle Fold winning at Turriff and being placed reserve at Echt with their black cow Lady Dubh 2nd of Mosscairn. Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton enjoyed a great day at the Black Isle show winning overall in the Highland section with their 2 year old heifer Ruby of Allanfearn followed all the way by Morven Coghill’s 2 year old heifer which was second in the same class as the champion. Male Champion was Craig Finnie’s senior Bull Charles of Richmondhill. Overall numbers of Highland cattle being exhibited at local shows were down on the year, however it was encouraging to see some new exhibitors on the circuit which bodes well for the future. Thanks go to committee members and other members who helped provide hospitality at many of the shows, the Finnie Family, Jim & Sheila Fraser to name but a few.
25 Summer trips The Club continues to offer members great trips all over the country – below is a report from committee member Maureen MacArthur on a trip to Loch Katrine enjoyed by some members in September; Friday 9th September 2011:- A small but hardy and enthusiastic group from the North Club travelled to join in the Highland Cattle Society Open Day at Glen Turret Estate followed by a visit to the Forestry Commission at Loch Katrine. Although the weather was against us there was a very warm welcome from Mr. & Mrs. Seldon and the manager Douglas ‘Dixie’ McCartney. Mr. McCartney gave an informative and enlightening insight on the day to day running of the farm and the role which the Highlanders and the Whitebred Shorthorn crosses have to play in maintaining the eco system on their grouse moors.
Following this we were invited to view the Highlanders with their cross calves at foot; they have been crossed to a Whitebred Shorthorn bull to give very impressive calves. The calves are weaned and sold on through the Caledonian Marts in Oban averaging out at £550. After our visit to the Estate we were invited to a light lunch at Glen Turret Distillery followed by talks and slide shows from Mr. Basil Lowman, Mr. William Thomsom Jnr. ( Harbro ) & Mr. Donald Henry. These were mainly aimed at the value of the Highlander and the maternal values she could bring to the cross calves she produces, hardiness and the efficient conversion of forage. All three speakers left us inspired about the future potential of our Highlanders. Sadly there was not much time left to tour the Distillery. After this the North Club Members carried on to Drymen and the Winnock Arms Hotel for the evening. We were joined by Donald and Stuart
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for maintaining their condition throughout the winter period. However feed blocks are offered as a supplement. The next group of cattle was all pedigree Highlanders with Highland calves at foot and again the same foraging principles apply. The cows and calves were all very quiet, and although to some breeders they may have had a smaller frame these cattle are perfectly suited to their environment. The three year old heifers were next on the agenda these were again in great strip, as with the previous groups of cattle all very biddable when confronted with our group. These were in calf to a pedigree highland bull. The pedigree Whitebred Shorthorns were next along the lochside, a group of 6 young heifers, kept on the better grazing down by the loch, these were once again very nice cattle and in very good condition. These too are to be fed only a little hay during the worst of the winter months along with feed blocks and mineral buckets. The Whitebred is as hardy as the Highlander with its double coat it is well equipped for the harsh weather of a Scottish climate, well able to utilise the poorer areas of forage to advantage and an ideal cross for our Highlanders. The Whitebred Shorthorns numbers are sadly in decline and the breed as a whole is currently registered as critical on the ‘Watch List’ of the Rare Breed Survial Trust. If you would like more information on the Whitebred please contact the Whitebred Shorthorn Association or our very own club member Adrian Wheelwright for the best advice and information on this breed. Lunch provided by our hosts at the Pier restaurant at Stronachlachar, right by the water, with table side entertainment by one of the local residents, an otter. It was wonderful to get out of the rain and enjoy the warmth, hospitality and share our thoughts on the cattle we had seen and the aims of the project. After lunch it was round to the south side of the loch to visit the final group of young highland heifers, yearlings and two year olds, these have a huge area to range over and were once again in fantastic condition. After the final visit we raced back to the pier head to meet the Loch Katrine Steamer for a sail down the loch and a different prospective on the Trossachs National Park. Those who opted for the sail back down the loch thoroughly enjoyed the experience, not so sure about those who opted for the road journey back to the visitor centre. The
road was fairly bumpy and the debate was ‘hot’ on the topic of the ‘New Bull Scheme’. Whilst at the pier at Stronachlachar, we also said our farewells to Stuart & Donald Hendry and the Head Forester, thanked them for their hospitality and kindness, which was second to none. The cattle and the project were truly inspirational and we can only hope that this model may become more widespread and is rolled out across other Scottish Forest Areas.
Highland Cattle Club of Wales For the first time show classes were held at the Smallholders and Garden Festival in May. In the Native Breed classes, Highlanders were well represented by members of the club, and did very well. The club held a social on the Saturday evening, which was well attended and very enjoyable. Then the busy showing season started, with an extremely good representation by members at their local shows all over the place. Prizes were won! There were enough cattle forward for classes at the Bath and West and the Three Counties Show in June…….
Llinos Ford with her highlanders at Nefyn Show.
John and Liz Monk at 3 Counties with Champion Turfrida 26th of Eastol Moor and her calf.
And in July the Royal Welsh was highly successful, although there were fewer cattle present this year. Highlands were (only just) runners up in the group of three, after the longhorns, in a very difficult decision for the judge. We were all delighted for Will Davies and Becky Rowlands, whose beasts were beautifully turned out and excellently behaved for the occasion. Everyone in the club who attended did their bit, from helping man the stand to chat to the public to tweaking beasts into perfection for the show, and once again there was good support from north of the border. They may have arrived hoping for a cup of tea but everyone rose to the occasion when they found themselves drawn into detailed conversations with passing farmers.
Unfortunately, the open day at The May was cancelled, so there was no opportunity for an autumn get together. We hope to hold a couple of fold visits this year as well as a show practice day for those who would like to have a go at showing. TB testing is a bit of a nightmare for people wishing to show: the rules mean that calculating where the animal will be and when it can be shown is a continual challenge. Chelford Show and Sale was held in April and the one at Worcester was able to go ahead this year slightly earlier than usual in October. Prices at both were reasonable and they were well attended. The club Christmas Dinner was held at the New Inn at Newbridge on Wye, where there was a room large enough for us all and overnight accommodation for those who had a long way to come. It was lovely to have such a good turnout: more members attended than ever before. The new club treasurer is James Williamson and Llinos Ford has joined the committee to promote the younger point of view, so we hope to be on twitter soon!
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North of England Highland Cattle Breeders’ Club www.highlandcattlebreeders.co.uk Our club visit this year was to Jim and Hazel Morrison’s Helmsley fold at suprisingly Helmsley. After a tour round the family meat processing plant and a judging competion which was won by Robert Bradley and Mandy Cameron, We then had a very interesting Butchery demonstration by Jim’s father -in-law Brian Thompson. A delicious lunch was then served up by the family and much enjoyed by the 20 plus members. We then set off in a school bus driven by Jim for a tour round Duncombe park estate grounds which caused some interest from the public as we travelled across the fields in the bus.
The Club dinner at Bertie’s in Elland was again well attended a very good social event and a chance to catch up with friends we hadn’t seen since the show season finished. Lynn Ridley is our new chairwoman and I hope she enjoy’s it as much as I have done.
Robert judging at Ripley.
Members at the Club Fold Visit, at Helmsley Fold, in June
The Great Yorkshire Show was again very well attended by over 70 animals which is the most for many a year. Dexter Logan much to his mother’s suprise continued the family tradition of coming over the border and making off with the silverware. The club BBQ was slightly different this year as we didn’t have a BBQ just beautifully cooked Highland beef and roast ham thanks to Hazel Morrison and wonderful sweets from Wendy and the rest of the club team. Our entry for the houswives choice was again very good but alas no prizes this year.
Robert Bradley and Jan Ward showing at Ripley.
Our club members attended over 25 different shows this year. If you would like to show but haven’t done so before come along to one of the shows and our members will be more than happy to help you. If you are on a diet and want to stay slim don’t bother as the baking of our members is exceptional and the cakes so good you have no chance of being a size zero.
Annabel Medows-Smith, Sheffield Fling.
David Maughan, Mark Braines and Tom Ward GYS.
Robert at GYS.
West of Scotland Breeders’ Club As we now are well into spring, it is time to reflect on a very busy year for the west club. Our first official event in 2011 was the AGM held at Fenwick Hotel in January. This was well attended by just over 40 members. The invited guests were Mr Ian Bowie and his wife Agnes. Ian reported on the current state of the Society and answered questions from members. We welcomed two new members to the committee - Catherine McKechnie and Gordon Walker.
was even worse! We stayed at The Aqua Hotel in Shanklin and, although we didn’t arrive there until midnight, the owners stayed up to welcome us. What was even better was the fact that they had kept the bar open for us. On the Saturday we were shown around Michael’s spread and saw some tremendous groups of cattle. We were treated to a wonderful 3-course meal in the steading courtyard and given the opportunity to ask questions of Michael, Barry, Shane and Willie MacLean who had travelled down especially for our visit. On the Saturday evening our hosts joined us for a meal in the hotel and we raised £150 for the Isle of Wight R.A.B.I., which Michael kindly handed over for us. On the Sunday we arranged with the coach driver to give us a tour of the island before we headed back to the ferry. The hotel owners waved us off when we left and invited us to come back any time, as this had been their best weekend for a long time.
Stephen, Alan & John.
We organised two visits for the year. The first of these was a day visit in May to the Craigowmill fold of Ken and Eva Brown. We were shown a large number of very good Highland and cross cattle and Ken explained the running and breeding policy they had in place. We enjoyed wonderful hospitality from Ken and Eva and a great day was had by all. Our second trip was a weekend visit to the Mottistone fold of Michael and Caroline Poland on the Isle of Wight. (Although we all thought it was the Costa Del Wight – it was so warm). This was a mammoth journey for us – plane, taxi, ferry, and bus. For some members it
Stephen & Catherine.
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trophies for the first time, with a special mention to Dexter and Alison Logan for their win at the Yorkshire and Jim and Catherine on winning the Glasgow Show at Pollok. Also congratulations to Alan Kennedy in being placed first and second at the Winter Fair.
3 musketeers!
In 2012 we are planning another island tour to Bute and Islay so who knows what will happen, and also doing our bit at the RHS helping on the society stand. Ken showing off his bull.
The Club Show this year was judged by Mrs Doreen Brown and the Logans came out on top, with David Cameron reserve. After the show we held our BBQ for over 75 people and this was organised by Roddy McDougall, Philip Tobias, Duncan and Susan Welsh. We thank them for all their hard work. Thanks also to Marilyn Muir and her team at Pollok for all their organisation and the use of the park. Well done to all who took part in showing during the year. For the first time we ran a Show Fold competition sponsored by Davidsons Animal Feeds and after a tight competition The Thomsons from Woodneuk came out as Champions. The Society Large Fold was won this year by the team at Pollok well deserved with the effort they put in to showing and promoting the breed.
The group in the sunshine on the Isle of Wight.
If you know of any Highland Cattle minded person who would like to join our club we are more than happy to have new members, just contact Alan Kennedy – Chairman, Stephen Hunter -Vice Chairman or Tom Thomson Secretary.
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“Guaranteed Pure Highland Beef” Trade Mark The Society is the registered proprietor of the “Guaranteed Pure Highland Beef” (GPHB) Certification Mark and these are the rules governing the use of the name and the device on the label. 1. The authorised users of the GPHB certification scheme may be members of the Society as breeders, feeders, and finishers, and non-members as feeders and finishers who are able to prove the identity of any animal intended to be sold as GPHB. 2. Any individual, company or organisation may become an authorised user if they are able to demonstrate compliance with the rules of the GPHB scheme. 3. Abattoirs need not be members of the scheme as they are only used to provide the slaughter facility. Ownership of the carcase remains with the consignor who is responsible for proper identification and traceability at all times. 4. The definitive method of identification is by the prescribed official ear tags. The Society uses for its own Pedigree Register the same information that must be supplied to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) duly certified by the breeder/keeper in accordance with the law.
5. Carcase labelling is mandatory, and is strictly controlled by attaching special identification labels completed in the office of the Society to GPHB carcases in the abattoir immediately after slaughter. Only abattoirs able to comply with this requirement are authorised for GPHB slaughter. Producers must advise the Society beforehand of the name of the abattoir and the date of slaughter. 6. The procedure for issuance of a Certificate of Pedigree and Ownership (CPO) is by application to the Society by the party requiring the CPO. The applicant must be able to prove the provenance of the animal concerned by demonstrating the chain of ownership. In most instances this will already be known to the Society by means of compliance with the Transfer of Ownership regulations. 7. A CPO issued by the Society to an end user - a retailer - will only be valid for six weeks, unless a request for renewal in writing is made to the Society. The original certificate must be returned to the Society. 8. No GPHB labels will be supplied without a relevant CPO. Unused labels must be returned with the expired CPO.
Declaration I hereby declare that I have read, understood and agree to abide by the rules governing the use of the “Guaranteed Pure Highland Beef” trade mark and the “Guaranteed Pure Highland Beef” device.
Name .................................................................................................................................................................................. Address............................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................................................. Date ...................................................................................................................................................................................
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HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Name ................................................................................................................................................. Address.............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................................ ..............................................................................Postcode ............................................................. Tel No ..................................................................Fax No ................................................................. E-mail ...................................................................Website ............................................................... I wish to become a member of the Highland Cattle Society as under noted and I make this application to be admitted as a Member. I enclose my Subscription and Joining Fee and agree to comply with the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Society. I understand that my application requires the approval of the Council at their next meeting but that subscription dues are calculated from the date of this application being received by the Highland Cattle Society. State here:
Life
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Annual
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Associate
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Junior Member
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Signature of Applicant ..................................................................................................................... EC Members only: EC VAT No ........................................................................................................ SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR YEAR 1/12/11 - 30/11/12 Ex VAT
Inc VAT
Life (VAT @ 507%)...............................................................................................£1500
£1585.50
Annual (VAT @ 5.7%) ........................................................................................£70.01
£74.00
Associate (VAT @ 5.7%) ...................................................................................£12.00
£12.68
Associate Members are not eligible to register cattle in the Herd Book
Junior - under 21 years (VAT @ 5.7%) ............................................................£12.00
£12.68
Date of Birth...........................................
Joining Fee (VAT at 20%) .................................................................................£15.00
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DATA PROTECTION ACT Personal information about members is held on the Society’s database. This information may be published in the Highland Cattle Herd Book and other publications authorised by the Council of the Society. Choice of Fold Name If you already own pedigree Highland Cattle it is important that you register your Fold Name when you join the Society. Provided your choice of Fold Name is acceptable to the Society it will be reserved for your exclusive use. Choice of Fold Name ........................................................................................................... County Parish Holding Number and Ministry Herd Mark If known, please supply your County Parish Holding Number and your Ministry Herd Mark. If you own cattle but you do not know what these numbers are, you should contact your local Ministry office. County Parish Holding Number ......................................................................................... Ministry Herd Mark .............................................................................................................. _________________________________________________________________________________________
The Inland Revenue has come to the aid of non-profit-making organisations like ours with a scheme for charities that will allow us to treat you as a donor in respect of your membership subscriptions. Moreover, we can benefit from all subscriptions paid in the last 5 years, and into the future as the law stands now. Gifting your subscription could hardly be easier - just complete the form at the bottom of the page and send it back to the office. In practice this means that for every £1.00 donated through Gift Aid we can claim back 25p, so by using Gift Aid every pound you give helps your subscription go further. So please Gift Aid your subscription. Just read this form to make sure you ar eligible, fill it in with your name and address and send it back to us. I wish my subscription to the Society, for the current and future subscriptions, to be treated as GIFT AID until I notify you otherwise. I also confirm that I shall be paying UK income tax and/or capital gains tax in the current year at least equal to the amount of my subscription.
First Name...........................................................Last Name ........................................................... Signature .......................................................................Date ........................................................... Address.............................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................ Postcode ........................................................... Date joined ................................ (for office purposes only)
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Perth Bull Sales MONDAY 22nd - WEDNESDAY 24th OCTOBER NB: Highland and Cross Highland steers are regularly sold through our weekly store cattle sales at Stirling enquiries welcome
Full details of all our forthcoming pedigree and commercial sales can be found at www.uagroup.co.uk or please ask for details United Auctions Stirling Agricultural Centre Stirling FK9 4RN Tel: 01786 473055 Email stirling@uagroup.co.uk
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Auctioneers, Valuers, Land & Estate Agents Fine Art auctioneers Successfully marketing and selling Pedigree and Commercial Livestock from the Cotswolds to West Wales
WORCESTER SALE – SATURDAY, 27th OCTOBER 2012 Sales conducted throughout the mainland with expertise, enthusiasm and commitment
Further details Telephone 01905 769770 e.mail: worcester@mccartneys.co.uk website: www.mccartneys.co.uk
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Cailaich Fold Calgary, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland PA75 6QY
Some of the girls
Angus Dubh of Savalmhor
Naturally bred and reared, to be fit and healthy Highlanders with a quiet temperament
Cailaich Point ELITE HEALTH STATUS Youngstock of Highland and Cross Highland available for sale privately. Bob and Shirley Strachan Ronebhal Guest House, Connel, Oban, Argyll PA37 1PJ Tel: 01631 710310 / 01688 400238 Email s.a.strachan@btinternet.com
www.cailaichhighlanders.co.uk
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SHEARWELL DATA We replace all other makes of cattle tags from only
ONLY Since Sept. 1999 we have replaced our Combi 2000® flag cattle tags for FREE!
PAY ONCE Please call for details.
Tel 01643 841611
£2.50 Fast replacement service Order by 2pm for next day delivery
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MORRIS
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Email: info@morrisandyoung.co.uk 6 Atholl Crescent, Perth, PH1 5JN Tel: 01738 626257 Fax: 01738 630845
THE APPLECROSS FOLD
Farm Manager Michael Summers Milltown Applecross IV54 8LS Tel: 01520 744276 Email: michael.summers@btconnect.com
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PENNYGOWN FOLD ISLE OF MULL
CAILEAG BHEAG 12th OF PENNYGOWN half sister to Jock of Pennygown Record priced bull sold 92 for 20,000 gns
LOEB OF PENNYGOWN by Ruarridh of Hyndford sold Feb 2008 to Auchnacraig Est
Also introducing Shona & Kerrie MacGillivrays’ newly established “GARMONY FOLD” based on Ardoran, Iona & Cnoc na Sith stock Pure Bred & X Highland stock for sale privately. Haulage requirements undertaken throughout Scotland. Contacts: Tel: 01680 300335 Mobile: 07770 598324 donaldmacgillivray@btinternet.com Tel: 01680 812193 Mobile: 07879 474048 pennygown@hotmail.co.uk Please visit our website for further details including self catering
www.pennygownfarm.co.uk
Visitors always welcome by arrangement
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TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH BREEDS
1606 PAISLEY ROAD WEST GLASGOW G53 3QN
TEL NO. 0141 883 1207
★ PURVEYERS OF HIGHLAND BEEF ★ ★ FREEZER ORDERS SUPPLIED ★ HAVE YOUR OWN BEAST BUTCHERED AND PACKED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD PHONE RODDY ON
★ 0141 883 1207 ★ FOR PRICES
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THE CLADICH FOLD OF HIGHLAND CATTLE IBR Johne’s accredited BVD Lepto
STOCK BULLS:
AONGHAS OF AN SIDHEAN SEONAIDH MOR OF ARDURA HOME OF PRIZE WINNING ANIMALS SINCE 1878 VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT For further information please contact:
QUEENIE STRICKLAND, KEPPOCHAN, CLADICH, ARGYLL, PA33 1BQ Tel: (01838) 200656 or (01866) 833287 E-mail: highlandcattle@cladich-argyll.co.uk or Stuart Campbell 07718 524 158 or 07786 621705
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THE CONICH FOLD STORE AND FAT HIGHLAND BULLOCKS WANTED TO BUY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR HIGHLAND BEEF AND BLACKFACE LAMB FOR SALE PURE & CROSS HEIFERS FOR SALE Enquiries to:
Gilbert Bannerman, The Old Manse Farm, Balmaha GLASGOW G63 0AH Tel/Fax. (01360) 870210 Mobile. (07768) 024916
MIUNGAIRIGH FOLD Elite health status
Visitors very welcome
(IBR, BVD, Jones, Lepto)
Donnchadh of Miungarigh, sold for 5500gns February 2012
For more information please contact
Angus J MacColl Sealladh na Mara, Glengorm, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6QD. (H) 01688 302184, (M) 07787436542 maccoll184@btinternet.com
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THE KYNEDOR FOLD
New stock bull bought - Champion Bull Oban Show & Sale February 2012 Best Heifer Calf - Oban 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2009 Best Pair of Heifer Calves - 2007 Reserve Champion 2yo Heifer - 2010 Best Bull Calf - Oct 2005
FEMALES FOR SALE Visitors welcome by prior arrangement. On-farm shop selling quality Highland beef, Award winning sausages & burgers. Contact CP & MP Bruce Bogside King Edward Banff Ab45 3lx Tel 01261 821244 or 07801 698787 Email : chazz125@hotmail.com www.bogsidefarmshop.co.uk
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WEST EDMONDSLEY FOLD
HIGHLAND PEDIGREE CATTLE FOR SALE VISITS ALWAYS WELCOME TEL: 0191 5656530 MOBILE: 07702 724759 EMAIL: info@westedmondsleyfold.com WEBSITE: www.westedmondsleyfold.com ADDRESS: West Edmondsley Cottage Farm, Edmondsely, Co. Durham, DH7 6EY CONTACT: Gary or Mark Braines
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HELLIFIELD HIGHLANDERS ALSO THE HOME OF LAURA PHILLIP’S LILYGREEN FOLD AND TOM SAMPLE’S THE GEAL ROS FOLD
ROBERT AND WENDY PHILLIP
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
Stock Bulls: ● Arron of Hellifield ● Connnor of Lagg ● Domhmull of Sheardrum ● Calum Buidhe of Torloisk Green Farm, Hellifield, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4LA Tel/Fax: 01729 850217 mob: 07812 105375 Email: hellifield@highlanders.f2s.com
www.hellifieldhighlandbeef.co.uk
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DELIGHTED TO SEE HIGHLANDERS AT CHELFORD! Next ANNUAL SPRING SHOW and SALE on 28th APRIL 2012 Further sale every Autumn as part of our “Best of British Sale Dates, entry forms and further details from:
Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Cheshire (just off M6 J18 and J19) Tel: 01625 861122 Fax: 01625 860079 Email: chelford@frankmarshall.co.uk www.frankmarshall.co.uk
WHITSLAID FOLD
DOUGLAS & SUSIE YOUNGER WHITSLAID LAUDER BERWICKSHIRE TD2 6RZ Tel: 01578 718777 susie.younger@googlemail.com
www.narciss-taurus.de
Beate & Andreas Bechler
Prince Ansgar of Gotsgarten
In cooperation with
www.gotsgarten.de www.narciss-taurus.de
oekohof.gotsgarten@t-online.de
DE-Ă–KO-021 EU-Landwirtschaft
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REECHES FOLD
Pedigree Highland Cattle
Looking to the future Visitors always welcome by appointment
Fingal of Reeches
Young stock usually available.
All enquiries to
Jim & Brenda Ayres, 36 West End, Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5LE Tel: (01366) 728565 Fax: (01366) 728769
hally CallIsleaofcMull Bred and Reared on Hill Ground Stock Bull ALISTAIR RUADH OF LYNTOUN Young stock of Highland and Cross Highland available for sale privately. Elite Health Status Visitors Welcome Lady 35th of Callachally Champion Heifer Oban February 2011
Enquiries to: Hugh or James MacPhail, Callachally Farm, Salen, Aros, Isle of Mull. Tel: (01680) 300424 - macphail@tiscali.co.uk
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BORLAND FOLD ARTIST : ROBERT E FULLER www.robertfuller.com
Highland Cattle
Blacklunans, Glenshee, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 7LA
HIGHLAND CATTLE FOR SALE www.borlandfold.co.uk Please visit our website for more information
IBR, LEPTO, BVD Accredited & JOHNES (monitored)
Boxes of Borland Highland Beef can be delivered to your door by Highland Drovers of Perth
visit www.highlanddrovers.co.uk or call 01738 561523 for more details.
The Borland Fold of over 100 head is kept at over 1200ft in Glenshee. All colours are represented and the main groups of breeding cows are summered and wintered on the hill. The scene above depicts a summers day on Borland Hill. Our cattle always go on and do well in all environments, as they are bred and reared as traditional hill cattle on hill ground. We also keep Hebridean sheep along with a small herd of Belted Galloway cattle. You are very welcome to visit us here in Highland Perthshire.
Kenneth Headspeath on 07789 301751 during the day or 01575 575144 in the evening. Email: kenneth@highlanddrovers.co.uk Fax: 01250 882214
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Achnacloich Breeding Champions & Fine Stock Since 1901 IBR
JOHNES
BVD
Cows by Loch Etive Property of the late Mrs J Y Nelson Achnacloich Connel, Oban Argyll PA37 1PR Tel/Fax : 01631 710796 Mobile : 0777 611 6920 E-mail : jyn@btinternet.com
Farm Manager - Peter Sinclair Culnadalloch Farm Achnacloich, Connel Oban, Argyll PA37 1PR Mobile : 07818 023235
FEMALES FOR SALE PRIVATELY
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IMNIN FOLD R D Elite Health Status Tick Acclimatised
Stock bull Calum ruadh of brue Member of Quality Meat Scotland
We sell our own Highland Beef
Owner:Derek Lewis Drimnin Estate Morvern By Oban PA80 5XZ
Farm Manager:Davy Shaw Tel: 01967 421700/07979762929 email: thehermitage@drimnin.com
Visitors Welcome
BENMORE FOLD HI HEALTH
1946-2012
STATUS
Alastair Ruadh of Meggernie
Contact:
Emma Paterson 01567 820 354 Jim Ogston 01567 820 583 email: emma.paterson@auchlyne.co.uk
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Turn your Highland Fold into profit the EASY way. With the addition of a Longley Whitebred Shorthorn Bull
A Whitebred Shorthorn x Highland Heifer is in great demand, growing into an extremely efficient suckler cow. The x steer when finished is eligible for Morrison’s Native Breed Scheme with a bonus of 20p per kilo.
Contact: Adrian Wheelwright iomroll@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.whitebredshorthorn.com
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REGISTERED HCS, THE SCOTTISH HERDBOOK
FREE OF: BHV1, BVD MEMBER OF: VDHC, HCS REGISTERED FHB, THE GERMAN HERDBOOK
Hof Husmann, Niedern 16, 48612 Horstmar, Germany Phone: + 49 - 2558 - 7410 or + 49 - 5484 - 1505 www.hofhusmann.de
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Summer Show Results 2011
BEITH SHOW
NEILSTON SHOW
Saturday 23rd April 2011
Saturday 7th May 2011
Judge: Mr J McConachie
Judge: Mr HA Garton
Aimee of Ponfeigh.
Highland Cattle Champion Morag 44th of Woodneuk from J & C McKechnie.
Bull born in 2010 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd Glasgow City Council Bull born before 2010 1st Glasgow City Council Cow in milk with calf at foot or in calf 1st Alan Prentice 2nd W & T Thomson 3rd A & H Kirkpatrick Heifer born before 1st January 2009 1st John MacKay 2nd A & H Kirkpatrick 3rd Glasgow City Council OVERALL CHAMPION Alan Prentice RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Alan Prentice
Cow (born before 1st January 2007) 1st W & T Thomson Cow (born after 1st January 2007) 1st W & T Thomson Heifer, born in 2008 1st J & C McKechnie Heifer, born in 2009 1st Glasgow City Council Heifer, born in 2010 1st A & H Kirkpatrick Bull (born before 1st January 2010) 1st Glasgow City Council Bull (born after 1st January 2010) 1st Ronald McMillan Best Pair 1st W & T Thomson
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Best Young Handler 1st Dexter Logan
KENT COUNTY SHOW
OVERALL CHAMPION J & C McKechnie
Judge: Mr PG Kettle
Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th July 2011
Bull, born before 1st January 2010 1st Mr K Rice, “Pollehill White Star”
AYR COUNTY SHOW Sunday 15th May 2011 Judge: Mr A Bosomworth
Bull, born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Mr K Rice, “Pollehill Little Ted” 2nd Mr K Rice, “Pollehill Thorn” Cow, in milk or in calf 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Bean Ruadh 16th of Munlochy” 2nd Mrs S Tedbury, “Petronella of Craycombe” 3rd Mr K Rice, “Sobhrach Og of Woodneuk” Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Lilly 1st of Hardham” 2nd Mr K Rice, “Una Lilly of Pollehill” Heifer, born between 1st January 2009 and 31st December 2009 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Blossom of Hardham”
Highland Cattle Champion Bachy 16th of Woodneuk from William and Tom Thomson.
Female, in calf or in milk born before 01.01.07 1st W & T Thomson, “ Bachy 10th of Woodneuk” Female, in calf or in milk, born 2007 1st W & T Thomson, “Bachy 16th of Woodneuk” Female born in 2008 1st J & C McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk” 2nd W & T Thomson, “Claudia of Woodneuk” 3rd S & R Hunter, “Malda Raudh of Hunters” Female born in 2009 1st Merkland House, “Lynsey 2nd of Merkland” 2nd S & R Hunter, “Eileen of Hunters” Female born in 2010 1st W & T Thomson, “Bachy 26th of Woodnek” 2nd Merkland House, “Eilidh 2nd of Merkland” 3rd S & R Hunter, “Malda Raudh 2nd of Hunters” Pair, any age 1st W & T Thomson 2nd Merkland House 3rd S & R Hunter OVERALL CHAMPION W & T Thomson, “Bachy 16th of Woodneuk” RESERVE CHAMPION J & C McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk”
Heifer, born between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2008 1st Mrs J Whitehouse, “Lucy of Eckington” 2nd Mrs J Whitehouse, “Fleur of Eckington” 3rd Mrs S Tedbury, “Bramble of Hardham” Pair of animals 1st Mrs J Whitehouse OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs J Whitehouse, “Lucy of Eckington” RESERVE CHAMPION Mrs S Tedbury, “Bean Ruadh 16th of Munlochy”
KILMACOLM SHOW Saturday 14th May 2011 Judge: Mr W MacLean Bull born before 01.01.10 1st Glasgow City Council Bull born after 01.01.10 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd Glasgow City Council Cow in milk 1st W & T Thomson 2nd A & H Kirkpatrick 3rd Alan Prentice
3 year old Heifer 1st Jon MacKay 2nd A & H Kirkpatrick 3rd W & T Thomson
Heifer born in 2009 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Alan Prentice 3rd A Kennedy
2 year old Heifer 1st Alan Prentice 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd Glasgow City Council
OVERALL CHAMPION R McMillan & E Lawrence
Best Pair 1st W & T Thomson 2nd Glasgow City Council OVERALL CHAMPION Alan Prentice
RESERVE CHAMPION W & T Thomson
FIFE SHOW Saturday 21st May 2011 Judge: Mr D Soutar
RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION W & T Thomson
DALRY SHOW Saturday 21st May 2011 Judge: Mr AR Mackay
Highland Cattle Champion Monica 7th of Thaggnam from HA Garton.
Bull, any age 1st HA Garton, “Hector Ruadh of Thaggnam” 2nd C Cuthbertson, “Conor of Jedderfield” 3rd G Stacy-Marks, “Philip Ruadh 6th of Auchtenny” Highland champion, Hamish of Bute from McMillan and Lawrence.
Bull, any age 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd A Kennedy 3rd A Kennedy
Cow 1st M McGowan, “Woodaird Tansy 1st” 2nd J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh 2nd of Mosscairn” 3rd HA Garton, “Bean Ruadh 2nd of Craigowmill” Heifer, born in 2008 1st Messrs Young & Brown, “Elizabeth of Battle Court”
Cow or heifer in calf or in milk born before 01.01.06 1st Alan Prentice 2nd A & H Kirkpatrick 3rd W & T Thomson
Heifer, born in 2009 1st HA Garton, “Monica 7th of Thaggnam” 2nd M McGowan, “Woodaird Willow 1st” 3rd G Stacy-Marks, “Aoirig of Auchtenny”
Heifer born in 2008 1st W & T Thomson 2nd John McKay 3rd W & T Thomson
Heifer, born in 2010 1st HA Garton, “Julie 22nd of Thaggnam” 2nd C Cuthbertson, “Anna Ruadh of Jedderfield” 3rd M McGowan, “Woodaird Rascal”
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OTLEY SHOW Saturday 21st May 2011 Judge: Mr H Hoather Bull, any age 1st Mrs A Ridley 2nd R Bradley 3rd G Braines Cow, in calf or with calf at foot 1st G Braines 2nd K Alderson & J Wilkinson 3rd Mrs A Whitehead Suckling Calf, born on or after 01.01.11 1st K Alderson & J Wilkinson 2nd Mrs A Whitehead 3rd G Braines Heifer, born on or after 01.01.08 and before 01.01.09 1st J Morrison 2nd R & W Phillip 3rd G Braines Heifer, born on or after 01.01.09 and before 01.01.10 1st G Braines 2nd R Bradley 3rd R & W Phillip Heifer, born on or after 01.01.10 1st G Braines 2nd G Braines 3rd S Owen
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DRYMEN SHOW Saturday 28th May 2011 Judge: Alan Bosomworth Cow in milk 1st Mr & Mrs R Schuster Albanach Molach 4th of Glenkinglass 2nd Wm Thomson 3rd Blairlogand Highlanders Sorcha 2nd of Blairlogan Calf 1st Mr J Mackay 2nd Mr & Mrs R Schuster, Albanach Rainzach 4th of Glenkinglass 3rd W Thomson Cow in calf 1st W Thomson Heifer, 3 years old 1st J & C McKechnie Morag 44th of Woodneuk; 2nd Ms P Smith & Mr P Burns Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk 3rd Mr & Mrs S O’Hara Cannach 27 of Achnacloich Heifer, 2 years old 1st Ms P Smith & Mr P Burns, Alexandra of Bien Esk 2nd H A Garton 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence Yearling Heifer 1st Mr & Mrs R Schuter, Albanach Surdail 4th of Glenkinglass 2nd W Thomson 3rd H A Garton, Julie 22nd of Thaggnam Junior Bull 1st Mr M Poland Alexander 3rd of Mottistone 2nd H A Garton Hector Ruadh of Thaggnam 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence Champion Highlander J & C McKechnie, Morag 4th of Woodnuek Reserve Ms P Smith & Mr P Burns, Alexandra of Bien Esk
STEWARTON & DUNLOP SHOW Saturday 28th May 2011
OVERALL CHAMPION J Morrison RESERVE CHAMPION G Braines
Judge: Mr Donald MacNaughton Bull, any age 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Alan Kennedy
Cow in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2008 1st S & R Hunter Heifer, born in 2008 1st Liz Shaw 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence Heifer, born in 2009 1st Alan Kennedy 2nd S & R Hunter 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence Heifer, born in 2009 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Karen Tobias 3rd S & R Hunter
Class 52 Bull – Any age 1st M Braines 2nd Mr E Halford 3rd T & L Ridley Class 53 Pair of animals 1st M Braines 2nd Mr E Halford 3rd Simon & Emma Hayley Breed Champion – Ialach Odhar of Ardoran, G Braines Reserve Breed Champion – Hannah of Rannoch, G Braines
SURREY COUNTY SHOW Monday 30th May 2011 Judge: Mr P Kettle
Best pair 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd S & R Hunter Young handler 1st Laura Hunter OVERALL CHAMPION R McMillan & E Lawrence RESERVE CHAMPION Liz Shaw
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOW
Cow, in calf or in milk 1st Mrs SM Tedbury, “Bean Ruadh 16th of Munlochy” 2nd Mr KL Rice, “Wilemena of Eckington” 3rd Mr & Mrs ES & P Jee, “Demeter Ruadh of Frith” Heifer, born in 2010 1st Mrs SM Tedbury, “Lilly 1st of Hardham” 2nd Mrs SM Tedbury, “Bean Dubh 1st of Hardham” 3rd Mr & Mrs ES & P Jee, “Islay Demeter of Beresford” Heifer, born in 2008 or 2009 1st Mrs J Whitehouse, “Lucy of Eckington” 2nd Mrs SM Tedbury, “Blossom of Hardham” 3rd Mrs J Whitehouse, “Fleur of Eckington”
Monday 30th May 2011 Judge: Mr H Garton, Peebleshire
Senior Bull 1st Mr KL Rice, “White Star of Pollehill”
Class 48 Heifer born in 2010 1st G Braines 2nd Simon & Emma Haley 3rd M Braines
Junior Bull 1st Mr KL Rice, “Thorn of Pollehill” 2nd Mrs SM Tedbury, “Basil of Hardham”
Class 49 Heifer born in 2009 1st G Braines 2nd T & L Ridley 3rd Mr E Halford Class 50 Heifer in calf or in milk 1st Simon & Emma Haley 2nd Mr E Halford 3rd G Braines Class 51 Cow in calf or in milk 1st M Braines 2nd T & L Ridley 3rd M Braines
OVERALL CHMAPION Mrs J Whitehouse, “Lucy of Eckington” RESERVE CHAMPION Mrs SM Tedbury, “Lilly 1st of Hardham”
STAFFORDSHIRE SHOW Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd June 2011 Judge: Mr R Chilton Senior Bull 1st R Bradley & A Cameron, “Flannchadt of Moorside” 2nd R Wain, “Hamish of the Rose”
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Junior Bull 1st S Leighton, “Uther Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland”
CAMPSIE SHOW
Heifer born in 2008 1st R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore” 2nd P Edwards, “Netta Ruadh 27th of Cailaich”
Judge: Mr Alan Blackburn
Heifer born in 2009 1st R Bradley & A Cameron, “Fionnghal 3rd of Tordarroch” 2nd R Wain, “Eilidh Ruadh 3rd of Cim” 3rd P Edwards, “Fergusina of Mosscairn” Heifer born in 2010 1st DO Wain, “Flo 3rd of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Victoria 2nd of the Rose” Best Pair 1st R Wain 2nd S Leighton 3rd P Edwards OVERALL CHAMPION R Bradley & A Cameron, “Flannchadh of Moorside” RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore”
SUFFOLK SHOW Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd June 2011 Judge: Mr H Hoather Senior Bull, born before 1 January 2010 1st J Ayres, “James of Reeches” Heifer, born in 2008-2010 1st J Ayres, “Bac Mor 2nd of Reeches” 2nd Mrs MA Brunt, “Abigail of Kecksys” 3rd Easton College, “Donna of Easton College” Heifer, born in 2010 1st J Ayres, “Cynthia of County Farm” 2nd Mrs MA Brunt, “Annabel of Kecksys” 3rd Easton College, “Edana of Easton College” Best pair of animals 1st J Ayres 2nd Easton College Group of three 1st J Ayres
Saturday 4th June 2011
Bull, born after 1st January 2010 1st Alan Kennedy, “Callum of Goldenberry” 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders Cow, with calf or in calf 1st W & T Thomson, “Bachy 16th of Woodneuk” 2nd Alan Prentice 3rd J MacKay, “Alice 7th of Heatherhills Glenlivet” 3 year old heifer 1st J MacKay, “Alice of Kilpatrick” 2nd J & C McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk” 3rd S & R Hunter, “Malda Ruadh of Hunters” Class 35 1st P Smith & P Burns, “Alexander 1st of Bien Esk” 2nd Alan Kennedy, “Roxanne of Goldenberry” 3rd Alan Prentice Yearling heifer 1st R F Smith 2nd Alan Prentice 3rd W & T Thomson, “Bachy 26th of Woodneuk” Calf 1st J MacKay, “Lewis of Kilpatrick” 2nd R F Smith 3rd W & T Thomson, “Jock of Woodneuk” OVERALL CHAMPION W & T Thomson, “Bachy 16th of Woodneuk” RESERVE CHAMPION P Smith & P Burns, “Alexander 1st of Bien Esk”
WEST FIFE SHOW Saturday 4th June 2011 Judge: Mr KWW Brown Senior Bull born before 1st January, 2010 1st Donald McNaughton
CHAMPION J Ayres, “Bac Mor 2nd of Reeches”
Junior Bull born in 2010 1st Caroline Cuthbertson 2nd Alun Garton 3rd Mrs G Stacy-Marks
RESERVE CHAMPION J Ayres, “Cynthia of County Farm”
Cow in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2008 1st Young & Brown
Heifer born in 2008 1st Donald MacNaughton 2nd Young & Brown
SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW Thursday 9th - Saturday 11th June 2011 Judge: Mr D Maughan
Heifer born in 2009 1st Alun Garton 2nd Mrs G Stacy-Marks Heifer born in 2010 1st Alun Garton 2nd Donald MacNaughton Calf, male or female, born in 2011 1st Young & Brown Group of 3 1st Alun Garton CHAMPION “Monica 7th of Thaggnam” Alun Garton RESERVE CHAMPION “Skye 2nd of Rannoch” Donald MacNaughton
RUTLAND COUNTY SHOW Sunday 5th June 2011 Judge: Mr C Edwards
Yearling Heifer 1st Mrs SM Tedbury, “Lilly 1st of Hardham” 2nd Mrs ES & P Jee, “Islay Demeter of Beresford” 3rd KL Rice, “Una Lily og Pollehill” Heifer, born in 2009 1st Mrs SM Tedbury, “Blossom of Hardham” Maiden Heifer 1st Mrs SM Tedbury, “Bramble of Hardham” 2nd Mrs ES & P Jee, “Mairi A’ Jen 2nd of Ardbhan” Cow 1st Mrs ES & P Jee, “Demeter Ruadh of Frith” 2nd Mrs SM Tedbury, “Bean Ruadh 16th of Munlochy” 3rd KL Rice, “Lynsey 7th of Ormsary” Bull 1st KL Rice, “White Star of Pollehill” OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs SM Tedbury, “Blossom of Hardham” RESERVE CHAMPION Mrs ES & P Jee, “Demeter Ruadh of Frith”
Bull, any age 1st Peter Edwards, “Crubach of Redrullion” 2nd Robert Wain, “Hamish of the Rose” 3rd Steve & Sally Leighton, “Uther Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland”
LARGS SHOW
Cow, in calf or with calf at foot born before 01.01.09 1st Robert Wain, “Georgina 2nd of Wainsmore” 2nd Peter Edwards, “Mari 4th of Kynedor” 3rd Mrs Denis Copley, “Alisa 7th of Reeches”
Junior bull 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Alan Kennedy
Heifer born on or after 01.01.09 and before 01.01.10 1st Tracey Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford” 2nd Tracey Noy, “Peucag 1st of Farm Town” 3rd Emma & Fiona Dale, “Baravalla Bhuidhe of Easton” Heifer born on or after 01.01.10 1st Tracey Noy, “Janice 1st of Haceby” 2nd Tracey Noy, “Mortimers Rose of Stanford” 3rd Emma & Fiona Dale, “Isabel of Chater” OVERALL CHAMPION Robert Wain, “Georgina 2nd of Wainsmore” RESERVE CHAMPION Tracey Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford”
Saturday 11th June 2011 Judge: Mr M Moy
Cow, in calf or in milk 1st A & H Kirkpatrick 2nd W & T Thomson 3rd A Prentice Heifer, born in 2008 1st A & H Kirkpatrick 2nd W & T Thomson Heifer, born in 2009 1st Alan Prentice 2nd Alan Kennedy 3rd A & H Kirkpatrick Heifer, born in 2010 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd A & H Kirkpatrick 3rd W & T Thomson
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ROAD TO THE ISLES SHOW Saturday 11th June 2011
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Class 36 1st Caroline Cuthbertson 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders Class 37 1st J & C McKechnie 2nd P Smith & P Burns 3rd Blairlogan Highlanders OVERALL CHAMPION J & C McKechnie, “Morag 4th of Woodneuk” RESERVE CHAMPION P Smith & P Burns
Judge: Mr A Blackburn Cow in milk or in calf 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 2nd DC Lewis Heifer Calf 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 2nd Mr & Mrs O’Hara 3rd DC Lewis 3 year old Heifer 1st DC Lewis 2nd Mr & Mrs O’Hara 2 year old Heifer 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 2nd DC Lewis 1 year old Heifer 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster OVERALL CHAMPION Mr & Mrs RD Schuster
EAST OF ENGLAND SHOW Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June 2011 Judge: Mr R Phillip CLASS 597 1st Mr P Edwards, “Mari 4th of Kynedor” CLASS 598 1st E & F Dale, “Baravalla Bhuidhe of Easton” 2nd Mrs T Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford” 3rd Mrs T Noy, “Peucag of Farm Town” CLASS 599 1st Mrs T Noy, “Janice 1st of Haceby” 2nd E & F Dale, “Isabel of Charted” 3rd Mrs T Noy, “Mortimers Rose of Stanford” Class 600 JUNIOR HEIFER CHAMPION 1st Mrs T Noy, “Janice 1st of Haceby” 2nd E & F Dale, “Isabel of Charted”
RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Mr & Mrs RD Schuster
CLASS 601 1st Mrs T Noy 2nd E & F Dale 3rd Mr P Edwards
STIRLING SHOW
OVERALL CHAMPION E & F Dale, “Baravalla Bhuidhe of Easton”
Saturday 11th June 2011 Judge: Mr C Ormiston Class 34 1st Glasgow City Council Class 35 1st Michael Poland 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd Richard Haldane
RESERVE CHAMPION Mrs T Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford” MALE CHAMPION Mr P Edwards “Crubach 1st of Charnwood” FEMALE CHAMPION E & F Dale, “Baravalla Bhuidhe of Easton” Mrs T Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford”
THREE COUNTIES SHOW
THE ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th June 2011
Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th June 2011
Judge: Mr J Ayres
Judge: Mr A Cameron
Highland Cattle Champion Turfrida 27th of Eastol Moor.
Highland Cattle Champion Morag Odhar of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland.
Senior Bull, born before 1 January 2010 1st Thistle Fold, “Joss Dubh of Bausley Hill” Junior Bull, born on or after 1 January 2010 1st Manor Farm, “Flath of Eckington” 2nd Mr J Brewer, “Ovin of Beau” Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1 January 2008 1st J Monk, “Turfrida 27th of Eastol Moor” 2nd Mr J Brewer, “Iona of Thistle” 3rd Thistle Fold, “Grace of Thistle! Heifer, born in 2008 1st Manor Farm, “Willow of Eckington” Heifer, born in 2009 1st Thistle Fold, “Rachel of Thistle” Heifer, born in 2010 1st Manor Farm, “Bramble of Eckington” 2nd Thistle Fold, “Catriona of Thistle” Best pair 1st J Monk 2nd Manor Farm Suckling calf, born in 2011 1st Mr J Brewer, “Iona of Thistle” 2nd Thistle Fold, “Grace of Thistle” 3rd J Monk OVERALL CHAMPION J Monk, “Turfrida 27th of Eastol Moor” RESERVE CHAMPION Manor Farm, “Flath of Eckington”
Female, born on or after 1st April 2010 1st Hyndford Fold, “Barabal 27th of Hyndford” 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, “Neoinean loachag 4th of Glenkinglass” 3rd W & T Thomson, “Bachy 26th of Woodneuk” Female, born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2010 1st A & H Kirkpatrick, “Claggorm 23rd of Glengarnock” 2nd Caroline Cuthbertson, “Anna Ruadh 1st of Jedderfield” 3rd Glasgow City Council, “Bachy Mor 7th of Pollok” Female, born on or between 1st January and 31st December 2009 1st Mr Michael Poland, “Morag Odhar of Mottistone” 2nd P & P Smith & Burns, “Alexandra 1st of Bien Esk” 3rd Mr A Fitzsimon, “Neoinean Bhuidhe 27th of Achnacloich” Female, born on or between 1st January and 31st December 2008 1st Mr & Mrs A Blackburn, “Mairi Ruadh 4th of Roisbheinn” 2nd Mr John MacKay, “Alice of Kilpatrick” 3rd A & H Kirkpatrick, “Siusan 6th of Glengarnock” Female, in milk born on or between 1st January and 31st December 2007 1st A & H Kirkpatrick, “Fiosaichc of Anna Ben”
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Female, in milk, born on or before 31st December 2006 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, “Albanach Molach 4th of Glenkinglass” 2nd Mr David Dickson, “Catriona of Lyntoun” 3rd Mr A Fitzsimon, “smeorach of An Sidhean”
Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2008 1st Mrs D Wain, “Bella of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Megan of the Rose” 3rd P Edwards, “Mari 4th of Kynedor”
Bull, born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” 2nd Mr M Poland, “Alexander 3rd of Mottistone” 3rd Auchtenny Fold, “Alasdair Ruadh of Auchtenny”
Heifer, born in 2008 1st P Edwards, “Caileag Chrinn 1st of Charnwood” 2nd R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore” 3rd R Wain, “Tilly of the Rose”
Bull, born on or before 31st December 2009 1st Glasgow City Council, “Uallach Dubh 5th of Pollok” 2nd Mr M Poland, “Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone” 3rd Mr NKS Wills, “Prionnsa Rhuadh of Pole”
Heifer, born in 2009 1st T Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford 2nd R Wain, “Eilidh Ruadh 3rd of Cim” 3rd T Noy, “Peucag of Farm Town”
Best Calf at foot Mr D Buchanan, “Barravalla Og 9th Of Shenavallie” Best Junior Female A & H Kirkpatrick, “Claggorm 23rd of Glengarnock” Best Junior Bull Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” Best Bull Glasgow City Council, “Uallach Dubh 5th of Pollok” Reserve Bull Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” Best Junior Animal Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral”
Heifer, born in 2010 1st Mrs D Wain, “Flo 3rd of Wainsmore” 2nd T Noy, “Janice 1st of Haceby” 3rd T Noy, “Mortimers Rose of Stanford” Best pair 1st R Wain 2nd P Edwards 3rd E & F Dale OVERALL CHAMPION S & S Leighton, “Flannchadh” RESERVE CHAMPION P Edwards, “Caileag Chrinn 1st of Charnwood”
Reserve Junior Animal A & H Kirkpatrick, “Claggorm 23rd of Glengarnock”
ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW
OVERALL CHAMPION Mr Michael Poland, “Morag Odhar of Mottistone”
Judge: Mr J McConachie
RESERVE CHAMPION Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, “Albanach Molach 4th of Glenkinglass”
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY SHOW Sunday 26th June 2011
Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th June 2011
Heifer born in 2009 1st Mr J Ayres, “Bac Mor 2nd of Reeches” 2nd Mr GJH Rainey, “Olivia 4th of April” Heifer born in 2010 1st Mr GJH Rainey, “Elizabeth 14th of April” 2nd Mr J Ayres, “Cynthia 1st of County Farm” 3rd Easton College, “Elspeth of Easton College”
Judge: Mr E Barr Bull, born on or after January 2010 1st S & S Leighton, “Uther Dhubh Chanaidh” 2nd P & A Sparham, “Montgomery of Bath House” Bull, born before 1st January 2010 1st S & S Leighton, “Flannchadh” 2nd P Edwards, “Crubach 1st of Charnwood” 3rd R Wain, “Hamish of the Rose”
Cow in calf or in milk born before 1st January 2008 1st Mr GJH Rainey, “Netty 4th of April” Calf at foot 1st Mr GJH Rainey, “Netty 8th of April” OVERALL CHAMPION Mr J Ayres, “Bac Mor 2nd of Reeches”
DOUNE & DUNBLANE SHOW
LANCHESTER SHOW
Saturday 2nd July 2011
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Judge: Mrs EC Shaw
Judge: Mr Hugh Hoather Yearling Heifer 1st S & E Haley 2nd G Braines 3rd S & E Haley 2 year old Heifer 1st G Braines 2nd S & E Haley 3rd L Ridley 3 year old Heifer 1st S & E Haley 2nd E Halford
Highland Cattle Champion Morag 44th of Woodneuk from J & C McKechnie.
Bull, any age 1st Blairlogan Highlanders Cow, any age, in calf or milk 1st Blairlogan Highlanders Calf, either sex 1st Blairlogan Highlanders Heifer, 1st January 2008 1st Mr J McKechnie 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders 3rd Messrs Cameron Heifer, 1 January 2009 1st Mrs Judy Bowser Heifer, 1 January 2010 1st Mrs Judy Bowser 2nd Messrs Cameron Best pair 1st Blairlogan Highlanders Group of three 1st Blairlogan Highlanders CHAMPION J McKechnie RESERVE CHAMPION Blairlogan Highlanders
4 year old Heifer 1st E Halford Cow with calf at foot or in calf 1st G Braines 2nd L Ridley 3rd L Ridley Bull, 2 years and over 1st E Halford Yearling Bull 1st L Ridley OVERALL CHAMPION G Braines RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION S & E Haley
EMLEY SHOW Wednesday 6th July 2011 Judge: Andrea Wright Bull 1st E Halford 2nd W Radford 3rd K Gasgoine Cow in calf or with calf at foot 1st W Radford 2nd E Halford Calf 1st E Halford 2nd W Radford
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Heifer, 2 years old and over 1st J & L Fraser, “Fiona 2nd of Southmuir” 2nd Ronnie Shepherd, “Grace 9th of Benaigan” 3rd P & F Smith, “Bean Ruadh 24th of Munlochy” Bull, 1-2 years old 1st J & J Singer, “Heath of Riabhach” 2nd Ronnie Shepherd, “Roy of Benaigan”
Best Pair 1st W Radford 2nd E Halford
Bull of Heifer Calf 1st J & J Singer, “Torin Dubh of Kintore Castle”
OVERALL CHAMPION E Halford
OVERALL CHAMPION J & L Fraser, “Eden 2nd of Sorne”
RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION K Gasgoine
RESERVE CHAMPION J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh of Mosscairn”
LATHERTON SHOW Saturday 9th July 2011 Judge: Mr W MacDonald Bull 1st G & W Sutherland Cow 1st Mr A Lawrie 2nd G & W Sutherland Maiden Heifer 1st Mr A Lawrie 2nd G & W Sutherland Calf 1st G & W Sutherland 2nd Mr A Lawrie OVERALL CHAMPION Mr A Lawrie RESREVE CHAMPION Mr A Lawrie
ASHBY SHOW Sunday 10th July 2011 Judge: Mr L Wardle Bull, any age 1st Mr R Wain, “Hamish of the Rose” 2nd Mr P Edwards, “Crubach 1st of Charnwood” Cow or heifer, in calf or with calf at foot 1st Mr R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore” 2nd Mr P Edwards, “Caileag Ghrinn 1st of Charnwood” Heifer born in 2009 1st Mr R Wain, “Eilidh Ruadh 3rd of Cim” 2nd Miss T Noy, “Morag 1st of Stanford” 3rd Miss T Noy, “Peucag 1st of Farm Town” Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Miss T Noy, “Janice 1st of Haceby” 2nd Miss E Dale, “Isabel of Chater” 3rd Miss T Noy, “Caitlin 1st of Tiffield”
ECHT SHOW Saturday 9th July 2011 Judge: Mr J Redpath Bull 1st J & L Fraser, “Eden 2nd of Sorne” Cow with calf at foot or in calf 1st J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh of Mosscairn” 2nd Ronnie Shepherd, “Grace 2nd of Benaigan” 3rd Ronnie Shepherd, “Grace 3rd of Benaigan”
Best Pair 1st Mr R Wain 2nd Miss E Dale 3rd Miss T Noy OVERALL CHAMPION Mr R Wain, “Eilidh Ruadh 3rd of Cim” RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Mr R Wain, “Hamish of the Rose”
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW Tuesday 12th - Thursday 14th July 2011 Judge: Mr D Buchanan Bull, any age 1st Mr Halford, “Camdan 1st of Culfoich” 2nd Mr M Poland, “Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone” 3rd Mr J Strickland, “Montblanc of Cladich” Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 1st Mt A Fitzsimon, “Smeorach of An Sidhean” 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders, “Sorcha 2nd of Blairlogan” 3rd Mr G Braines, “Rhodda 2nd of Kinpurnie”
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Mr J Strickland, “Montblanc of Cladich” MALE CHAMPION Mr Halford, “Camdan 1st of Culfoich” RESERVE MALE CHAMPION Mr M Poland, “Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone” FEMALE CHAMPION Blairlogan Highlanders, “Ban-Iarla Morag 4th of Blairlogan” RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION Mt A Fitzsimon, “Smeorach of An Sidhean”
Cow, in milk, born on or between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007 1st Ms J Carr, “Ribhunn Riadh of Ceannacroic” 2nd Mr G Braines, “Geit Dubh of Ceannacroic”
KIRRIEMUIR SHOW
Heifer, born in 2008 1st Blairlogan Highlanders, “Ban-Iarla Morag 4th of Blairlogan” 2nd Mr Halford, “Ialvinn 12th of Langraw” 3rd Mr J Morrison, “Hannah of Helmsley”
Bull, any age 1st Mrs G Stacy-Marks, “Alasdair Ruadh of Auchtenny” 2nd J & J Singer, “Heath Riabach of Kintore Castle” 3rd Mr & Mrs B Wilson, “Alasdair Ruadh of Dams”
Heifer, born in 2009 1st Mr M Poland, “Morag Odhar of Mottistone” 2nd Mr G Braines, “Julie 21st of Thaggnam” 3rd Mr J Strickland, “Frangag Donn of Cladich” Heifer, born in 2010 1st Mr J Strickland, “Sorcha Dubh of Cladich” 2nd Mr G Braines, “Ialach Odhar of Ardoran” 3rd Mr & Mrs R Phillip, “Sophie of Hellifield” Group of three 1st Mr G Braines 2nd Ms J Carr 3rd Mr J Strickland Best pair, by the same sire 1st Mr P Edwards 2nd Mr T Jeffrey 3rd J2 Farming OVERALL CHAMPION Blairlogan Highlanders, “Ban-Iarla Morag 4th of Blairlogan”
Saturday 16th July 2011 Judge: Mrs MH Turnbull
Cow in milk or with calf at foot 1st J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh 2nd of Mosscairn” Calf born in 2011 1st J & J Singer, “Torin Dubh of Kintore Castle” Best Pair 1st J & J Singer, “Heath & Torin of Kintore Castle” CHAMPION Mrs G Stacy-Marks, “Alasdair Ruadh of Auchtenny” RESERVE CHAMPION J & J Singer, “Heath Riabach of Kintore Castle”
NEW DEER SHOW Saturday 16th July 2011 Judge: Mr J McConachie Bull, any age 1st “McGinty 1st of Richmondhill” Craig Finnie 2nd “McGinty 2nd of Richmondhill” Craig Finnie
RESERVE CHAMPION Mt A Fitzsimon, “Smeorach of An Sidhean”
Cow, any age 1st “Grace 3rd of Benaigan” 2nd “Grace 7th of Benaigan”
JUNIOR CHAMPION Mr J Strickland, “Sorcha Dubh of Cladich”
Heifer calf under 12 months as of 16 July 2011. 1st Ronnie Shepherd
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74 Heifer, 3 years old 1st “Ban Righ 3rd of Richmondhill” Craig Finnie 2nd “Grace of Benaigan” OVERALL CHAMPION “McGinty 1st of Richmondhill” RESERVE CHAMPION “Grace 3rd of Benaigan”
FENWICK SHOW Saturday 16th July 2011
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Highland Cattle, Rowston Silver Salver William H Davies Lilian Ruadh Of Ceannacroic Highland Cattle, Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2009 1st D T & A M Handley Una Eitag Of Gilden Vale Highland Cattle, HCCW Silver Salver Class 598 D T & A M Handley Una Eitag Of Gilden Vale Highland Cattle, Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010 1st M J & V M Monk Heather 2nd Of Chadwich 2nd D T & A M Handley Furan Froach 4th Of Gilden Vale Highland Cattle, Group of three Held (18-Jul-2011) William H Davies Gaesgeachist Of Culfoich, Tia Of Cefn Gwrhyd Lilian Ruadh Of Ceannacroic Champion William H Davies Gaesgeachist Of Culfoich Reserve Champion D T & A M Handley Una Eitag of Gilden Vale
Highland cattle champion at Fenwick show, Eileen of Hunters from S and R Hunter.
Beef Cattle, Native Breed Championship - Beef Breeds Reserve Overall Champion William H Davies Gaesgeachist Of Culfoich & Lilian Ruadh Of Ceannacroic Becky & Huw Rowlands Caristiona Ruadh Of Cladich
BIGGAR SHOW ROYAL WELSH SHOW Monday 18th July 2011
Saturday 23rd July 2011 Judge: Mr W Thomson
Judge: Mr A MacGillivray Highland Cattle, Bull, any age & best Male Exhibit 1st William H Davies - Gaesgeachist Of Culfoich 2nd D T & A M Handley - Black Prince 2nd Of Idvies Highland Cattle, Cow, any age with calf at foot 1st M J & V M Monk Turfrida 27th Of Eastol Moor 2nd D T & A M Handley Funan Fronach 2nd Of Gilden Vale 3rd William H Davies Tia Of Cefn Gwrhyd 4th Becky & Huw Rowlands Frangag Millicent 2nd Of The May Highland Cattle, The Celyn Fold Tankard M J & V M Monk Turfrida 27th Of Eastol Moor Highland Cattle, Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008 1st William H Davies Lilian Ruadh Of Ceannacroic 2nd Becky & Huw Rowlands Caristiona Ruadh Of Cladich
Eileen of Hunters, Highland cattle winner for the Hunter’s.
Bull, any age 1st Glasgow City Council 2nd C Cuthbertson, “Conor of Jedderfield” Heifer, born in 2008 1st Glasgow City Council 2nd S & R Hunter, “Catriona of Hunters” 3rd John MacKay, “Alice of Heatherhills Glenlivet”
Heifer, born in 2009 1st S & R Hunter, “Malda Ruadh of Hunters” 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd C Cuthbertson, “Peigi of Jedderfield” Heifer, born in 2010 1st C Cuthbertson, “Anna Ruadh of Jedderfield” 2nd S & R Hunter, “Malda Ruadh 2nd of Hunters” 3rd Glasgow City Council Calf, born after 1st August 2010 1st S & R Hunter, “Catriona 5th of Hunters” 2nd John MacKay, “Lewis of Kilpatrick” 3rd Glasgow City Council
EAST KILBRIDE SHOW SUNDAY 31st July 2011 Judge: Mr T Thomson Cow, any age 1st S & R Hunter 2nd J MacKay Heifer, 3 yr old 1st J MacKay Heifer, 2 yr old 1st S & R Hunter 2nd K Tobias
OVERALL CHAMPION S & R Hunter, “Malda Ruadh of Hunters”
Heifer, 1 yr old 1st S & R Hunter 2nd K Tobias
RESERVE CHAMPION C Cuthbertson, “Anna Ruadh of Jedderfield”
Calf, born after 1st January 2011 1st S & R Hunter 2nd J MacKay
BANCHORY SHOW
OVERALL CHAMPION J MacKay, “Alice of Kilpatrick”
Saturday 30th July 2011 Judge: Mrs D Brown
RESERVE CHAMPION K Tobias, “Nina of Bentfaulds”
Senior Bull 1st JS Fraser
TURRIFF SHOW Monday 1st August 2011
Junior Bull 1st Her Majesty the Queen 2nd J & J Singer Cow 1st J & J Singer 3 year old Heifer 1st JS Fraser 2nd JS Fraser 2 year old Heifer 1st Her Majesty the Queen Calf 1st J & J Singer
Judge: Mr A McArthur Junior Bull born 2010 1st J & J Singer, “Heath Riabhach of Kintore Castle” Cow in calf or in milk born before 1st January 2008 1st J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh 2nd of Mosscairn” 2nd Ronnie Shepherd, “Grace 3rd of Benaigan” 3rd Ronnie Shepherd, “Grace 7th of Benaigan” Heifer born in 2009 1st Scott Chapman, “Winnie of Fyvie” Heifer born in 2010 1st William J Grant, “Maud of Auchry” 2nd William J Grant, “Aillidh 2nd of Kynedor”
Best Pair 1st J & J Singer
Calf, either sex, born in 2011 1st J & J Singer, “Turin Dubh of Kintore Castle” 2nd Ronnie Shepherd 3rd Ronnie Shepherd
OVERALL CHAMPION Her Majesty the Queen
OVERALL CHAMPION J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh 2nd of Mosscairn”
RESERVE CHAMPION J & J Singer
RESERVE CHAMPION J & J Singer, “Heath Riabhach of Kintore Castle”
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76 BAKEWELL SHOW Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th August 2011 Judge: Mr AR Turner Senior Bull 1st DO Wain, “Iain Ruadh of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Hamish of the Rose” 3rd R Bradley, “Flannchadh of Moorside” Junior Bull 1st S Leighton, “Uther Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland” Cow 1st DO Wain, “Bella of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Megan of the Rose” 3rd DO Wain, “Georgia of Wainsmore” Heifer 1st R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Tilly of the Rose” Heifer 1st DO Wain, “Flo 3rd of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Megan 2nd of the Rose” 3rd DO Wain, “Una Megan of Wainsmore” OVERALL CHAMPION DO Wain, “Bella of Wainsmore” RESERVE CHAMPION R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore”
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Class 264 1st Tordarroch Estates, “Julia 2nd of Tordarroch” Class 265 1st Allanfearn Highlanders, “Ruby of Allanfearn” 2nd Morven Coghill 3rd Tordarroch Estates, “Alice 13th of Tordarroch” Class 266 1st RS & JM Tilford, “Bean Ruadh 28th of Munlochy” 2nd Allanfearn Highlanders, “May of Allanfearn” 3rd Allanfearn Highlanders, “Scarlet of Hellifield” Class 267 1st Allanfearn Highlanders 2nd RS & JM Tilford OVERALL CHAMPION Allanfearn Highlanders, “Ruby of Allanfearn” RESERVE CHAMPION Morven Coghill MALE CHAMPION Craig Finnie, “Charles of Richmondhill” RESERVE MALE CHAMPION Allanfearn Highlanders, “Duncan of Allanfearn” FEMALE CHAMPION Allanfearn Highlanders, “Ruby of Allanfearn” RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION Morven Coghill
BLACK ISLE SHOW Thursday 4th August 2011
PERTH SHOW
Judge: Mr J Laing
Saturday 6th August 2011 Judge: Mr A MacColl
Class 260 1st Craig Finnie, “Charles of Richmondhill” 2nd Tordarroch Estates Class 261 1st Allanfearn Highlanders, “Duncan of Allanfearn” 2nd Mr R MacLean, “Coineach of Corntown” 3rd David MacKenzie, “Shamus Dubh 2nd of the Croft” Class 262 1st RS & JM Tilford, “Bean Ruadh 13th of Munlochy” 2nd Tordarroch Estates, “Tara Geal of Ceannacroic” Class 263 1st Tordarroch Estates, “Tara of Culloden” 2nd RS & JM Tilford, “Bratach Mor 1st of Munlochy”
Class 91 1st Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” 2nd Mrs VM Stacy-Marks, “Alasdair Ruadh of Auchtenny” 3rd Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, “Herbie of Bien Esk” Class 92 1st J & J Singer, “Torin Dubh of Kintore Castle” Class 93 1st HA Garton, “Bean Ruadh 2nd of Craigowmill” Class 94 1st J & J Singer, “Lady Dubh 2nd of Mosscairn” 2nd Young & Brown, “Victoria of Battlecourt” 3rd Cloan Estate Trust, “Baravalla Og of Cloan”
Class 95 1st Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, “Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk” 2nd J McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk” 3rd David Cameron, “Flora of Lagg” Class 96 1st Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, “Alexandra 1st of Bien Esk” 2nd Her Majesty the Queen, “Phiobaidhe 100th of Balmoral” 3rd Mr & Mrs A Blackburn, “Aimee 6th of Roishbheinn” Class 97 1st Mr & Mrs A Blackburn, “Aimee 7th of Roisbheinn” 2nd David Cameron, “Eilidh 4th of Lagg” 3rd Mr & Mrs A Blackburn, “Eilidh 3rd of Roisbheinn” Class 98 1st Young & Brown, “Ishbel of Battlecourt” 2nd HA Garton, “Bean Ruadh of Thaggnam” 3rd Cloan Estate Trust, “Baravalla Og 2nd of Cloan” Class 99 1st Patricia Smith & Paul Burns 2nd David Cameron 3rd Mr & Mrs A Blackburn Class 100 1st Patricia Smith & Paul Burns 2nd Mr & Mrs A Blackburn OVERALL CHAMPION Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, “Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk” RESERVE CHAMPION Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” MALE CHAMPION Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” RESERVE MALE CHAMPION Mrs VM Stacy-Marks, “Alasdair Ruadh of Auchtenny” FEMALE CHAMPION Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, “Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk” RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION Mr & Mrs A Blackburn, “Aimee 7th of Roisbheinn”
DUMFRIES SHOW Saturday 6th August 2011 Judge: Mr J Ramsay Bull 1st Caroline Cuthbertson Cow 1st Mr A Fitzsimon 2nd Mr & Mrs D Fountain, “Crystla 3rd of Broomrigg” Calf 1st Mr & Mrs D Fountain, “Jock 36th of Broomrigg” 2nd Mr A Fitzsimon Heifer 1st Caroline Cuthberston 2nd Mr A Fitzsimon 3rd Caroline Cuthbertson OVERALL CHAMPION Mr A Fitzsimon RESERVE CHAMPION Caroline Cuthbertson
LORN SHOW Saturday 6th August 2011 Judge: Mr Colin MacPhail Best Bull 1st Mr M Poland 2nd Mr D Buchanan Best cow, with calf at foot 1st Mr D Buchanan 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 3rd Mrs J Strickland Best heifer born in 2008 1st S & M O’Hara 2nd Mr M Poland 3rd R MacMillan & E Lawrence Best heifer born in 2009 1st Mr M Poland 2nd Mrs J Strickland 3rd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster OVERALL CHAMPION Mr M Poland RESERVE CHAMPION S & M O’Hara
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78 OSWESTRY SHOW Saturday 6th August 2011 Judge: Mr D Haighton Bull, any age 1st Mrs SM Hill, “Wallace of Cim” Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1st January 2008 1st J2 Farming, “Sine Dubh of Craigowmill” 2nd L & L Braines, “Geit Dubh of Ceannacroic” 3rd B & H Rowlands, “Frangag Millicient 2nd of the May”
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Cow or heifer in calf or in milk, born before January 1st 2008 1st P Edwards, “Caroline 1st of Charnwood” 2nd D Wain, “Bella of Wainsmore” 3rd R Wain, “Megan of the Rose” OVERALL CHAMPION P Edwards, “Caroline 1st of Charnwood”
BUTE SHOW Wednesday 10th August 2011 Judge: Mr A Galbraith
Heifer, born in 2008 1st J2 Farming, “Garbh Allt 2nd of Cim” 2nd B & H Rowlands, “Cairistiona Ruadh of Cladich” 3rd L & L Braines, “Sylvia of Idvies” Heifer, born in 2009 1st L & L Braines, “Hannah Dubh of Rannoch” 2nd Bradley & Cameron 3rd Mrs SM Hill, “Lady Juliette of Walton” Heifer, born in 2010 1st L & L Braines, “Ialach Odhar of Ardoran” 2nd Bradley & Cameron, “Bellamay of Moorsides” 3rd Mrs SM Hill, “Urshula 34th of Walton” Best pair 1st J2 Farming 2nd L & L Braines 3rd B & H Rowlands
ASHOVER SHOW Wednesday 10th August 2011 Judge: Mr D Haighton Bull, any age 1st R Wain, “Hamish of the Rose” 2nd P Edwards, “Crubach of Charnwood” 3rd S & S Leighton, “Uther Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland” Heifer born in 2010 1st D Wain, “Flo 3rd of Wainsmore” 2nd R Wain, “Megan 2nd of the Rose” 3rd T Noy, “Janice of Haceby” Heifer, born on or after January 1st 2008 and before January 2010 1st P Edwards, “Caileag Ghrinn 1st of Charnwood” 2nd R Wain, “Georia 2nd of Wainsmore” 3rd T Noy, “Morag of Stanford”
Testing conditions for showing at Bute show.
Heifer, 1 year old 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, “Albanach Surdail 4th of Glenkinglass” 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence Cow in calf or with calf at foot 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence, “Eilidh 11th of Boquhapple” 2nd John MacKay, “Alice of Heatherhills Glenlivet” 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence
Calf born in 2011 1st John MacKay, “Lewis of Kilpatrick” 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence
Female born before 2009 1st Jim Morrison, “Hannah of Helmsley” 2nd JG & CR Thompson, “Morag of the Howe” 3rd Lynne Ridley, “Lady Dhubh of Cornsay Lodge”
Heifer 2 years old 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, “Iolair Buidhe 9th of Glenkinglass” 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence, “Katlin 1st of Isle of Bute” 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence
Best pair 1st Neil Fletcher 2nd Mr & Mrs Chapman 3rd JG & CR Thomspon
Heifer 3 years old 1st John MacKay, “Alice of Kilpatrick” 2nd S & M O’Hara, “Cannach 27th of Achnacloich” 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence, “Black Princess of Isle of Bute” Junior bull born in 2010 1st R McMillan & E Lawrence, “Hamish of Isle of Bute” 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, “Alasdair Ruadh of Glenkinglass” Best Pair 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence Best group of 3 1st Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence OVERALL CHAMPION Mr & Mrs RD Schuster RESERVE CHAMPION John MacKay
OVERALL CHAMPION Jim Morrison, “Hannah of Helmsley” RESERVE CHAMPION Lynne Ridley, “Barabel Geal of Cornsay Lodge”
GRANTOWN SHOW Wednesday 10th August 2011 Judge: Mr W MacLean Heifer born in 2008 1st Tordarroch Estates 2nd Mr R Shepherd Heifer born in 2009 1st Balmoral Estates 2nd Ms M MacArthur 3rd Mr C Finnie Heifer born in 2010 1st Ms M MacArthur 2nd Ms M MacArthur Cow or Heifer in calf or in milk born before 1st January 2008 1st Tordarroch Estates 2nd Mr R Shepherd 3rd Mr R Shepherd
MALE CHAMPION R McMillan & E Lawrence
Bull, born before 1st January 2010 1st Mr C Finnie 2nd Tordarroch Estates
DANBY SHOW
Bull, born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Balmoral Estates 2nd Ms M MacArthur 3rd Mr R MacLean
Wednesday 10th August 2011 Judge: Mr D Mitchell Female born after 2010 1st N Fletcher, “Bethany Meranie 3rd of Thornywaite” 2nd N Fletcher, “Bluebell Lynne 8th of Thornywaite” 3rd Lynne Ridley, “Lady Ruadh of Cornsay Lodge” Female born in 2009 1st Lynne Ridley, “Barabel Geal of Cornsay Lodge” 2nd Jim Morrison, “Harriet of Helmsley”
Bull or Heifer calf born in 2011 1st Tordarroch Estates 2nd Mr R Shepherd 3rd Mr R Shepherd OVERALL CHAMPION Balmoral Estates RESERVE CHAMPION Balmoral Estates
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80 LAMPETER SHOW Friday 12th August 2011 Judge: Mr David Maughan Cow any age 1st Huw & Becky Rowlands 3 yr old heifer 1st Glyn Jones 2nd Huw & Becky Rowlands 3rd Glyn Jones 2 yr old heifer 1st Huw & Becky Rowlands 2nd Eleri & Geraint Hughes Yearlings 1st Ann Davies 2nd Cheryl Jones Bull any age 1st Dafydd Morgans 2nd Huw & Becky Rowlands Pairs 1st Huw & Becky Rowlands 2nd Glyn Jones Threes 1st Huw & Becky Rowlands Best calf: Huw & Becky Rowlands Champion: Glyn Jones Reserve: Huw & Becky Rowlands
KINROSS SHOW Saturday 13th August 2011
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OVERALL CHAMPION Margaret McGowan, “Tansy of Woodaird” RESERVE CHAMPION D & B MacNaughton, “Sky 2nd of Rannoch”
PEEBLES SHOW Saturday 13th August 2011 Judge: Mr D McNaughton Bull, any age 1st Caroline Cuthbertson Cow in calf or with calf at foot 1st Caroline Cuthbertson 2nd S & R Hunter 3 year old Heifer 1st J & C McKechnie 2nd Mr & Mrs D Crane Heifer, under 3 years old 1st S & R Hunter 2nd David Dickson 3rd Caroline Cuthbertson Heifer born in 2010 1st David Dickson 2nd Caroline Cuthbertson 3rd S & R Hunter Calf 1st Caroline Cuthbertson 2nd S & R Hunter 3rd Thomas Sloan Best Pair 1st Caroline Cuthbertson 2nd HA Garton
Judge: Mr A Smith Bull, any age 1st D & B MacNaughton 2nd KWW Brown Cow, any age 1st Margaret McGowan Heifer born after 1st January 2009 1st Margaret McGowan Heifer born after 1st January 2010 1st KWW Brown 2nd KWW Brown Calf, born after 1st January 2011 1st Margaret McGowan
OVERALL CHAMPION J & C McKechnie, “Morag 26th of Woodneuk” RESERVE CHAMPION S & R Hunter, “Eileen of Hunters”
TARLAND SHOW Saturday 13th August 2011 Judge: Mr B Taylor Bull, any age 1st J Fraser Cow, any age 1st RW Shepherd 2nd RW Shepherd
Heifer born before 1st December 2008 1st Her Majesty the Queen 2nd RW Shepherd 3rd J Fraser
APPIN SHOW
Heifer born before 1st December 2009 1st Her Majesty the Queen
Bull, any age 1st I & S McKay 2nd D Buchanan 3rd M Poland
Best Steer 1st J Fraser 2nd J Fraser 3rd J Fraser OVERALL CHAMPION Her Majesty the Queen RESERVE CHAMPION J Fraser
Sunday 20th August 2011 Judge: Mr W Thomson
Veteran Cow 1st Mrs J Strickland 2nd Mr & Mrs D Lewis Cow with Calf 1st D Buchanan 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster
Judge: Mr R Phillip
Heifer, 3 year old 1st Mr & Mrs S O’Hara 2nd Mr & Mrs D Lewis 3rd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster
Cow in milk or in calf born before 01/01/08 1st A & L Ridley 2nd Gary Braines 3rd A & L Ridley
Heifer, 2 year old 1st M Poland 2nd Mrs J Strickland 3rd Mr&Mrs RD Schuster
RIPLEY SHOW Sunday 14th August 2011
Heifer born in 2008 1st Mr & Mrs S Haley 2nd J Morrison 3rd Gary Braines Heifer born in 2009 1st Gary Braines 2nd A & L Ridley 3rd Mr & Mrs S Haley Heifer born in 2010 1st Mr & Mrs S Haley 2nd Gary Braines 3rd J Morrison Best Pair 1st Gary Braines 2nd Mr & Mrs S Haley 3rd A & L Ridley
Yearling Heifer 1st Sir Wm Lithgow 2nd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster 3rd Mrs J Strickland Calf 1st Mrs J Strickland 2nd Mr D Buchanan 3rd Mr & Mrs RD Schuster Group of Three 1st Mr & MrsRD Schuster Young Handler 1st R Dmepster 2nd Martin McKillop 3rd R Bosomworth
OVERALL CHAMPION Gary Braines
OVERALL CHAMPION M Poland
RESERVE CHAMPION Mr & Mrs S Haley
RESERVE CHAMPION Mr & Mrs S O’Hara
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MALHAM SHOW
Saturday 20th August 2011
Saturday 27th August 2011
Judge: Mrs AC Wright
Judge: Mr D Maughan
Female under 2 years 1st J Morrison 2nd N Fletcher 3rd N Fletcher Female over 2 years 1st J Morrison 2nd J Morrison OVERALL CHAMPION J Morrison RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION J Morrison
LOCHABER SHOW
Bull 1st Mr R Phillip 2nd Gary Braines Cow in calf, or milk 1st Gary Braines 2nd Laura Phillip Heifer, born in 2008 1st Mr R Holmes 2nd Mr R Phillip Heifer, born in 2009 1st Gary Braines 2nd Mr R Holmes 3rd Mr R Phillip Heifer, born in 2010 1st Mr R Phillip 2nd Gary Braines
Saturday 27th August 2011 Judge: Mr J Redpath Bull, any age 1st Shenavallie 2nd Torlundy 3rd Glenkinglass Fold Cow in calf or in milk born before 1st January 2008 1st Shenavllie 2nd Torlundy 3rd Glenkinglass Fold
Heifer, born in 2011 1st Gary Braines 2nd Laura Phillip OVERALL CHAMPION Gary Braines RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Mr R Phillip
EDENBRIDGE & OXTED SHOW Sunday 28th & Monday 29th August 2011 Judge: Mr BJ Elwood
Heifer born in 2010 1st Glenkinglass Fold 2nd Creagan Heifer born in 2009 1st Glenkinglass Fold 2nd Achnacloich 3rd Achnacloich Heifer born in 2008 1st Creagan 2nd Glenkinglass Fold Calf, any age 1st Torlundy 2nd Creagan 3rd Shenavallie
Cow 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Ruadh Eilidh 10th of Escafeld” 2nd Mr KL Rice, “Una Bhuidhe 17th” 3rd Mrs S Tedbury, “Bean Ruadh of Frith” Heifer 1st Mrs J Whitehouse, “Princess Raquel of Mercaston” 2nd Mrs J Whitehouse, “Lucy of Eckington” 3rd Mrs S Tedbury, “Petronella of Craycombe” Maiden Heifer 1st Mrs MA Brunt, “Abigail of Hecksys” 2nd Mrs S Tedbury, “Lilly of Hardham” 3rd ES & P Jee, “Islay Pemeter of Beresford” Bull, born on or after 1st January 2010 1st Mrs MA Brunt, “Archie of Reeches”
OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs S Tedbury, “Ruadh Eilidh 10th of Escafeld” RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs J Whitehouse, “Princess Raquel of Mercaston”
KILNSEY SHOW Tuesday 30th August 2011 Judge: Mr AR Turner Bull 1st R & W Phillip
Heifer born between 1.1 and 31.12 two years ago 1st R Wain 2nd Miss T Noy 3rd S Leighton Heifer born between 1.1 and 31.12 last year 1st Mrs DO Wain 2nd Miss T Noy 3rd R Wain Bull 1st R Wain
Calf born 2011 1st Julia Carr
Calf, either sex, born this year 1st R Wain 2nd Mrs DO Wain 3rd S Leighton
Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1.1.08 1st Julia Carr
OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs DO Wain, “Bella of Wainsmore”
Heifer born in 2008 1st R & W Phillip 2nd Michael Holmes
RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION R Wain, “Georgia 2nd of Wainsmore”
Heifer born in 2009 1st Julia Carr 2nd Michael Holmes 3rd Julia Carr
DALMALLY SHOW
Heifer born in 2010 1st R & W Phillip Best Pair 1st Julia Carr 2nd R & W Phillip OVERALL CHAMPION Julia Carr RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Julia Carr
HOPE SHOW Monday 29th August 2011 Judge: Mr E Barr Cow in calf or in milk 1st Mrs DO Wain 2nd Mr P Edwards 3rd R Wain Heifer born between 1.1. and 31.12 three years ago 1st R Wain 2nd Mr P Edwards 3rd R Wain
Saturday 3rd September 2011 Judge: Mr A McIntyre Cow in milk born before 1st January 2007 – confined 1st Q Strickland Cow in milk born before 1st January 2007 – open 1st Duncan Buchanan 2nd Q Strickland Cow in milk, born in 2007 – open 1st W & T Thomson 2nd A & K Kirkpatrick Heifer calf, born in 2011 – confined 1st Q Strickalnd Heifer calf, born in 2011 – open 1st Q Strickalnd 2nd McMillan & Lawrence 3rd Duncan Buchanan Bull calf, born in 2011 – open 1st NKS Wills Heifer born in 2008 – open 1st RD Schuster Heifer born in 2009 – confined 1st Q Strickalnd 2nd RD Schuster
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Heifer born in 2009 1st S & E Haley, “Brenda of Hellifield” 2nd R & W Phillip, “Unity of Hellifield”
Heifer born in 2010 – confined 1st Q Strickland
Heifer born in 2010 1st R & W Phillip, “Angelina of Hellifield” 2nd S & E Haley, “Margaret of Seam” 3rd R & W Phillip, “Alicia of Hellifield”
Heifer born in 2010 – open 1st D Cameron 2nd McMillan & Lawrence 3rd D Cameron
Calf born in 2011 1st S & E Haley, “Loachan Ridir of Seam” 2nd S & E Haley, Ruadh Eilidh 1st of Seam”
Bull born before 1st January 2010 – open 1st S & m O’Hara 2nd Duncan Buchanan Bull born in 2010 – confined 1st RD Schuster Bull born in 2010 – open 1st McMillan & Lawrence 2nd P Smith & P Burns 3rd Duncan Buchanan Young Handlers Class 1st Mhairi Dempster 2nd Robert Dempster
Best Pair 1st R & W Phillip OVERALL CHAMPION S & E Haley, “Ruadh Eilidh 6th of Escafeld” RESERVE CHAMPION R & W Phillip, “Angelina of Hellifield”
CITY OF GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL SHOW Wednesday 17th September 2011 Judge: Mr I Anderson
CONFINED CHAMPION Mrs Q Strickland RESERVE CONFINED CHAMPION Mr & Mrs RD Schuster OPEN CHAMPION M Poland RESERVE OPEN CHAMPION W & T Thomson
WESTMORLAND COUNTY SHOW Thursday 8th September 2011
A STRONG class of heifers in front of judge Ian Anderson.
Veteran Cow, born before 1st January 2001 1st Alan Kennedy. “Cannoch 20th of Achnacloich” 2nd Hilary Barker, “Baravalla Mina 1st of Torrie”
Judge: Mr J McConachie Bull, any age 1st R & W Phillip. “Murray of Hellifield” 2nd S & E Haley, “Loachan Ridir of Seam” Cow in milk or in calf born before 01.01.08 1st S & E Haley, “Ruadh Eilidh 6th of Escafeld” Heifer born in 2008 1st R & W Phillip, “Maud of Hellifield”
Cow, born on or before 31st December 2006 1st WT Thomson, “Bachy 10th of Woodneuk” 2nd Alastair Fitzsimon, “Smeorach of An Sidhean” 3rd Blairlogan Highlanders, “Sorcha 2nd of Blairlogan” Cow, born on or after 1st January 2007 1st WT Thomson, “Bachy 16th of Woodneuk” 2nd A & H Kirkpatrick, “Fiosaiche of Anna Ben” 3rd Glasgow City Council, “Una Dubh 18th of Pollok”
Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2010 and before 1st January 2011 1st Caroline Cuthbertson, “Anna Ruadh of Jedderfield” 2nd R McMillan & E Lawrence, “Neonag 4th of Isel of Bute” 3rd Messrs Cameron, “Eilidh 4th of Lagg” Heifer calf born in 2011 1st Glasgow City Council, “Una Ruadh 45th of Pollok” 2nd S & R Hunter, “Fraoch Ruadh of Hunters” 3rd Blairlogan Highlanders, “Katie Morag 6th of Blairlogan” JUDGE’S CHOICE Morag 44th of Woodneuk gets the championship slap.
Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2008 and before 1st January 2009 1st Mrs C McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk” 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders, “Ban-Iarla Morag 4th of Blairlogan” 3rd John MacKay, “Alice of Kirkpatrick”
Bull, born before 1st January 2010 1st Cloan Estate Trust, “Uallach Dubh 6th of Pollok” 2nd S & M O’Hara, “Ceannard 5th of Glengorm” 3rd Michael Poland, “Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone” Bull, born on or after 1st January 2010 and before 1st January 2011 1st Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” 2nd Alan Kennedy, “Callum 4th of Goldenberry” 3rd R McMillan & E Lawrence, “Hamish of Isle of Bute” Bull calf, born in 2011 1st Roy F Smith, “Rob Roy of Ponfeigh” 2nd Blairlogan Highlanders, “Sirloin of Blairlogan” 3rd Her Majesty the Queen, “300334 of Balmoral” Best Pair 1st WT Thomson 2nd Glasgow City Council 3rd Patricia Smith & Paul Burns
WILLIE MCLEAN leads off the two year old heifer class at Pollok Park.
Heifer, born on or after 1st January and before 1st January 2010 1st Michael Poland, “Morag Odhar of Mottistone” 2nd Her Majesty the Queen, “Phiobaidh 100th of Balmoral” 3rd Patricia Smith & Paul Burns, “Alexandra 1st of Bien Esk”
BOTSWANA LEADERS in the group of three class created a stir. These three veterinary students at Glasgow Dick Vet, Lorraine Mokgweetsi, Larona Siwela and One Motsomi helped out Glasgow City Council and added some colour to the day.
Best Group of Three 1st WT Thomson 2nd Glasgow City Council
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Novice Handler 1st Robert Dempster 2nd Melissa Sinclair 3rd Beth Harvey
Heifer born in 2009 1st Julia Carr, “Amelia of Hellifield” 2nd Mr G Braines, “Myra of Hisland” 3rd Mr R Halford
OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs C McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk”
Heifer born in 2010 1st R & W Phillip, “Angelina of Hellifield” 2nd Mrs E Meadows-Smith, “Margaret of Seam” 3rd Mr G Braines, “Ialach Odhar of Ardoran”
RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Michael Poland, “Morag Odhar of Mottistone” FEMALE CHAMPION Mrs C McKechnie, “Morag 44th of Woodneuk”
Best Pair 1st Mr G Braines 2nd Julia Carr 3rd R & W Phillip
RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION Michael Poland, “Morag Odhar of Mottistone”
OVERALL CHAMPION Mr G Braines
MALE CHAMPION Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral”
RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION R & W Phillip
RESERVE MALE CHAMPION Roy F Smith, “Rob Roy of Ponfeigh”
ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE SHOW
JUNIOR CHAMPION Her Majesty the Queen, “Ruairidh of Balmoral” RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION Roy F Smith, “Rob Roy of Ponfeigh”
NIDDERDALE SHOW Monday 19th September 2011
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2011 Judge: Mr H Hoather Senior Bull, born before 1st January 2010 1st Mr K Rice, “White Star of Polehill” Cow in milk or in calf, born before 1st January 2008 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Petronella of Craycombe” 2nd Mrs S Tedbury, “Una Bhuidhe 5th of Miungairigh” 3rd Mrs S Tedbury, “Bean Ruadh 16th of Munlcohy”
Judge: Mr A Kirkpatrick Bull, any age 1st Mr R Halford, “Camdan of Culfoich” 2nd Mrs E Meadows-Smith, “Loachan Ridir of Seam” 3rd R & W Phillip, “Lachlan Dubh of Hellifield” Cow, any age 1st Mr G Braines, “Rhodda 2nd of Kinpurnie” 2nd Mrs E Meadows-Smith, “Ruadh Eilidh 6th of Escafeld” 3rd Julia Carr, “Rhiann of Dunlossit” Calf, born on or after 1st January 2011 1st Mrs E Meadows-Smith, “Ruadh Eilidh 1st of Seam” 2nd Mr G Braines, “Jess of West Edmondsley” 3rd Julia Carr, “Rooney of Marrick Park” Heifer born in 2008 1st Mr J Morrison, “Hannah of Helmsley” 2nd Mr G Braines, “Sylvia of Idvies” 3rd Mr R Halford, “Iallvin of Langraw”
Heifer born in 2008 1st Mrs J Whitehouse, “Princess Racquel of Mercaston” 2nd Mrs S Tedbury, “Eilidh Bencouts 5th of Ardbhan” 3rd Mrs J Whitehouse, “Fleur of Eckington” Heifer born in 2009 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Blossom of Hardham” Heifer born in 2010 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Lilly of Hardham” 2nd Mrs J Whitehouse, “Bounty of Janes” Calf, either sex, born in 2011 1st Mrs S Tedbury, “Iris of Hardham” 2nd Miss S Grover, “Lucy of Gabriels” 3rd Mrs S Tedbury, “Petronella of Hardham” OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs J Whitehouse, “Princess Racquel of Mercaston” RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION Mrs S Tedbury, “Blossom of Hardham”
EAST OF SCOTLAND CLUB SHOW Saturday 5th May 2012 Judge: Archie McArthur
Yearling Bull - Ginny Stacey-Marks Senior Cow - Young & Brown Young Cow - Blairlogan Highlanders 3 Year Old - Maureen McArthur & John Ashton 2 Year Old - Alan & Mary-Ann Blackburn Yearling - Young & Brown Calf - Blairlogan Highlanders CHAMPION - Maureen McArthur & John Ashton with three year old, Ruby of Allanfearn by Crusoe of Brue out of Abigail 2nd of Tirryside RESERVE - Alan & Mary-Ann Blackburn, two year old Eilidh 3rd of Roisbheinn by Phillip 2nd of Auchtenny and out of Eilidh 1st of Roisbheinn
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Archie said – There was a great show of cattle and all looked particularly well for the time of year. The newly calved animals were very functional females. The young handlers all did a great job, were well turned out and very attentive.
Best bred by Exhibitor - Maureen McArthur & John Ashton Club Young Handler - Andrew Morton Novice Hander - Colin Smith
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From the starting blocks! We started our fold in September 2008. We had previously only had ‘store’ cattle to eat the grass and then sell on. We found we very much enjoyed having cattle around as both my husband and I come from farming backgrounds and had experience with cattle. We took the time to get to know the animals, tamed them and got to know them and then sold them on and started over. Sometimes we’d get a group of animals that didn’t like to stay home and we often had to come home from work to put cattle back in. But once they were gone we found we were lost without any cows to take care of. We decided that we would like to get a couple heifers to keep and breed. I immediately knew that I would like to have a native breed with my favourite being the Highlander. We went to our local cattle market in September 2008 to sell our current ‘store’ cattle and noticed that there were some pedigree Black Highlanders for sale. We stayed to watch them go through the ring and imagine my surprise and delight when my husband bought two of the heifers! Needless to say neither of us had any experience with this kind of cow! Especially the horns. We brought them home and then proceeded to spend the next few months taming them and getting them to trust us. The girls had never been handled and were very shy and wary of us. It took a lot of time and patience but eventually I had them eating out of our hands! We acquired a few more cattle and have had a few births. We have decided to stay a small fold for a number of reasons. We are only a small farm so we need to keep our numbers reasonable. We want to know all our cattle and work with them so need to have a number we can manage and we also want to keep a manageable amount as we both have full time jobs. To date we have Four cows, an in calf heifer, two yearling heifers, a yearling bull and a stock bull. And we are expecting four calves any day now! The cows have taught us many, many things, mostly the differences between them and other breeds of cattle. I’ll detail some of what we’ve come to know through time and experience below, but do keep in mind this is only our own experiences and ideas, we in no way are saying this is true of all highlanders. Perhaps because they are such an old breed I do believe that Highlanders are a real ‘people’ breed.
Ellen.
Our cattle enjoy human company and will seek it out if they are lonely or upset. Starting handling calves as young as possible is essential to having a cow that will trust and work with you. We halter ours within a few days of being born and once in awhile thereafter. We don’t do it overly often as we don’t want to stress either the calf or the mother. We find that if we separate the calf from the mother for only a short time and the calf comes to no harm it’s not long before Mum doesn’t worry when we take her calf. We find the best bonding time is at weaning time. The calves crave attention and can be haltered while they are fed. Ours soon associate halters to feed and combing which they soon come to love both! We believe hand feeding is important. Both my husband and I can hand feed every cow we have from the youngest to the stock bull. This ranges from ‘cobs’ to carrots, but it teaches our cows we can be trusted, that we supply them with food and it ensures that when we want them to come they do, and usually at a run! This winter we tried a different method of feeding. We’ve always had an open shed the cows could go into for shelter if they chose, but they never chose too! They really don’t mind terrible weather including snow storms! We woke up one march to huge drifts of snow and had a young calf only a week old. We went out and could barely see the cows, but called and pleaded to get them in so the calf could come out of the weather! The calf was fine, his mother had him under some trees away from the storm, but we felt better having them inside until the storm passed. Winter feeding also ruined our fields and turned them
into a muddy mess! So this year we put the feed ring inside and the cows go in to feed. We thought they wouldn’t be happy going indoors, but they seem to have adjusted well and now seem to enjoy the comforts of dry bed! The first year our cows had calves they went what I can only describe as mental! They bawled for days telling the world about their new baby, we couldn’t cross the field anywhere near them without them wanting to put us out and they worried and fussed like mad over their babies. We learned to give new Mums (especially first Mums) plenty of space and time to bond with their calves and realize we mean them no harm. By their second born they would watch and fret but did not threaten us when we had their calves. This is not always the same with all cows. Our ‘Lady’ let me sit with her while she was in labour with her first calf and never fretted even a little when we handled her calf. She did take good care of her calf, but was never over protective like the others. There is always an exception to the rule! We have learned that our cows cannot be chased! If you need them to go somewhere they must be led. Ours will follow for quite aways with just a bucket of feed. In fact we have a few that will follow us wherever just because we ask them to. No matter how tame our cows are, or how familiar with the people in the field – if they feel they are being ‘herded’ they will run, and always in the exact opposite direction to where you want them to go! Patience is key. My husband is often surprised when he mentions he wants a couple cows separated and comes home to find I have achieved it alone. I find a calm manner and patience almost always gets what I need. Highlanders have good memories! My cows know the difference in our tone. If I am annoyed or angry with them they notice and pay attention.
Ciaran & Torin.
Heath & Paddy.
If I catch them somewhere they shouldn’t be (ie. Flower garden) and yell at them, they turn tail and run. If I am grooming and they are misbehaving and I give them a sharp word they behave. They are very much like children in that way! However if you ever lose your temper with your cow they will remember that as well and will be wary! It’s always best to keep your temper in check and remember they are sensitive. Speaking of sensitive, I wonder if it’s just Highlanders that ‘cry’ when they are upset? I’ve noticed with many of ours that if they are haltered and getting a shot from the vet, pd’d, hoof trimmed etc. anything they find stressful or upsetting, they actually seem to cry! Big rolling tears that make me feel ever so sorry for the poor dears! We started showing our cattle almost as much by accident as our first purchase! John and I had decided to go to Oban to possibly by another heifer or two. While there I was lucky enough to sit with some ‘veteran’ Highland folk. They taught me what to look for in a cow, what faults to avoid and many other valuable things. They invited us to join their local Highland Club which we did. We went to their Annual Club show with two heifers just to see what showing was all about. We didn’t place, but the knowledge we gained was invaluable and we were bit by the Show Bug! The next year we had a show team and went to nine shows and loved every minute of it! We were lucky enough to have a very successful show season and as always learned even more about showing and about Highlanders! Our lives have been changed forever by these loveable furry beasts! We will never be without Highlander Cattle again, having them has been the most rewarding experience and we love every minute of it – and them! Jenne Singer
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ROISBHEINN PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE
Eilidh of Roisbheinn
Bloodlines established from the western seaboard and from the islands of Mull and Canna. Stock Bull Bhaltair of Balmoral
Alan & Mary-Anne Blackburn Braecock Mill, Caputh, By Murthly, Perthshire, PH1 4JG Tel: (01738) 710714 Email: alanblackburn149@btinternet.com
Lasgaire of Rhoisbheinn, overall male champion Oban 2009, sold for 14,000gns.
Elite Health Status
Southern Muster - November 2014 4th International Highland Gathering It is likely that the main event will be early to midNovember and will be held in two parts, one in the South Island and the other in the North Island, with a few free days in between to allow travel from one function to the other. New Zealand is a picture at that time of year, being in the last month of Spring, the country is a sea of green, as well as snow still on the mountains; lambing and calving all but over and harvesting and all other farming activities are in full swing. There will be much to see and enjoy throughout the country. Highland breeders, around 400 folds, can be found throughout NZ, so you will be able to incorporate fold visits into your travel programme and we will be offering support with information about fold locality, travel times, etc. Non Highland activities, including tramping, hunting, fishing, and a myriad of tourist attractions take place throughout the country.
Strathcorran Fold.
Contact us for information on any areas of special interest to you. NZ boasts a very strong motor home and campervan rental industry and hiring one of these vehicles can be an ideal way to travel around with your vehicle and accommodation built into one. The temperatures are generally between 15 and 25 degrees, so it is a really nice time of the year to travel around. Contact: Doug Sheldon – email: jenny.sheldon@xtra.co.nz 108 Kanohi Road, Kaukapakapa, 0873 Phone: 09 4204065 Fax: 09 4204085 Doug’s mobile: 021 938641 Jenny’s mobile: 027 2731947
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Royal Winter Fair 2011
Alan Kennedy’s Champion bullock 525 kgs sold at 2.20 pence per kilo and and his 2nd bullock weighing @520 kgs sold at 210 pence per kilo. The Benmore bullocks from Mrs Emma Paterson averaged @ £1.80 per kilo.
Forfar Stars of the Future 2011
Ishbel of Battle Court - February born champion heifer at Forfar Mart’s Stars of the future competition on Saturday 19th November. The heifer, from Messrs Young & Brown and brought out by Roddy McNaughton is by Fraser of Callachally and out of Victoria of Battle Court
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Healthy Stock - Happy Farmer “We are more inclined to treat our cattle regularly and at the right time of their development with our Ritchie cattle handling system, as it is easy and safe to use and the animals just flow through it!” says farmer Nick Keenlyside. Nick handles his stock monthly to assess weight gains and health and the vet reckons his heard is one of the healthiest he visits. The vet’s comments are most welcome as Nick set out six years ago to achieve a ‘closed herd’ with low disease status and the level of stockmanship introduced is obviously working. Grass forage is used extensively to feed the 80 strong herd, with some hay being produced to feed a 26 horse/on farm livery unit. Sheep graze the fields during winter months on a grass let tenancy arrangement, which Nick believes benefits his pastures. Operating the farm with himself, a full time worker who has been with him for over 20 years and a farm student, Nick was looking for efficiency improvements in stock handling and safety; and whilst investigating American cattle squeeze crate systems he came across the Ritchie unit. A show model on Ritchie’s stand at the Highland Show in 2008 was exactly what he was looking for.
Better than expected “Ritchie’s staff were all very helpful when I asked them to view my site and advise me on what I needed – as you’d expect!” comments Nick. “I’d asked a number of other manufacturers to help but they weren’t as interested. The Ritchie team were better than I had ever hoped for!” Nick makes the point that the Ritchie trombone cattle handling system was not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for and both Ritchie and its products performance have been absolutely brilliant. With a farm apprentice (Askham Bryant student) working alongside him, Nick is very much aware of the need for both staff and stock safety. The college regularly carries out farm inspections for student involvement and Nick is pleased that the cattle crush ticks all the boxes for improved operator safety standards. The various side and rear opening gates allow the stockman to safely handle the stock. Ritchie’s staff also included additional improvements, which Nick suggested, to the unit once it was installed and fully operational. Something Nick was very impressed with. In today’s busy farming environment Nick is confident that his Ritchie squeeze crate will play a harmonious tune from his trombone cattlehandling system for many years to come.
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HIGHLAND AND HIGHLAND CROSS CATTLE SALES OBAN LIVESTOCK CENTRE THE HOME OF THE HIGHLANDERS SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER 2012
ANNUAL SHOW OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE MONDAY 8th OCTOBER 2012
ANNUAL SALE OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE (Held under the Auspices of the Highland Cattle Society) SUNDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2013
ANNUAL SPRING SHOW OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE MONDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2013
ANNUAL SPRING SALE OF PEDIGREE HIGHLAND CATTLE
STIRLING LIVESTOCK CENTRE MONDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2012
NATIVE BREED SALE INCLUDING HIGHLAND & HIGHLAND CROSS CATTLE
Mrs JY Nelson
Mrs J Y Nelson
Stuart & Iain McKay
J.S MacKenzie
Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton
Applecross Estate Trust Jenson of Idvies (Mr JG Mitchell)
Mr AA MacDonald
Mr AA MacDonald
Mr AA MacDonald
Colin, Euan & Anne Robertson
MD & SA Clarke
Achnacloich
Achnacloich
Achnacroich
Alaval
Allanfearn
Applecross
Ardbhan
Ardbhan
Ardbhan
Ardoran
Ashieburn
Kyle 1st of Auchtenny (M9679) (Mrs V Stacy-Marks)
Whitelaw of Killochries (M9715) (Killochries Fold)
Gille Dubh of Ardbhan (M2008)
Gille Dubh 2nd of Killochries (M9388) (Killochries Fold)
Lord Mosscatle of Old Greenlaw (M9088) (Mr AA MacDonald)
Crusoe of Brue (K & L Mathieson)
Tearlach Dubh 3rd of Killochries
Adhamh of Lagg
Andra 1st of Tigh An Cuan (9752) (Mr B Egedal)
Alasdair Mhor of Roisbheinn (9063) (Mr & Mrs Blackburn)
Fergus of Chadwich
Peter & Moira Chalk
Abersky
Name of Bull and Breeder
Owner
Fold Name
Red
Black
Black
Black
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Red
Red
Yellow
Colour
Elizabeth of Chadwich (49423) by Jock 26th of Leys (7171)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Eilidh of Dunvegan (F33784) by Aonghas of Benmore (M7142)
Kyle of Tordarroch (M9267)
MacCuish of Clach-na-Gruagach (M8682)
Gille Dubh 2nd of Killochries (M9388)
Malda Dubh 4th of Rigg (F34794) by Lasgaire Dubh of Millerston (M7014)
Lady Jane 7th of Old Greenlaw (F44863) by Ruaidhri 5th of Flodden (M7709)
Dorta 2nd of Tullach Ard (F44003) by Exhibit of Tullach Ard (M7982)
Malda Dubh 4th of Killochries (F52735) by Calum Seoladair Dubh of Killochries (M9097)
Siusaidh of Ardbhan (F34934) by Laochan Ruadh of Shenavallie (M7144)
Gille Dubh of Killochries (M9099)
Barraiche 2nd of Douneside (M7164)
Black Prince 2nd of Idvies (M9487) Narrachan 2nd of Beinn Ard (F45870) by Uallach of Millerston (M7371)
Piobaire Ruadh of Dunvegan (M9481)
Ceit of Killochries (F43243) by Seamus of Killochries (M8292)
Siusaidh 4th of Lagg (F54503) by Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Elsa of Gartchonzie (F53650) by Alastair Ruadh of Glen Nevis (M8065)
Sidonia 1st of Glengarry (F36528) by Hector Ruadh of Arichamish (M7381)
Tearlach Dubh of Killochries (M9000)
Angus of Lyntoun (9569)
Domhnull of Gartchonzie (9420)
Alastair of Benmore (M8250)
Jonathan of Chadwich (91245)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
STOCK BULL LIST 1
Owner
Ashmore Estate
Ashmore Estate
Auchnacraig Estate
Her Majesty The Queen
Her Majesty The Queen
Young & Brown
West Lothian Council
Cotswold Farm Park
Mrs A Taylor
Mrs Judy Bowser
Mrs Patricia Smith & Mr P Burns
Mr N Darling
Mr KCR Howman
Fold Name
Ashmore
Ashmore
Auchnacraig
Balmoral
Balmoral
Battle Court
Beecraigs
Bemborough
Benmeanach
Benmore
Bien Esk
Blue Cedar
Borland
2
Hector of Grishipol (M9478) (Major MacLean-Bristol)
Cymbul 1st of Reeches (M9547)
Thorn of Bien Esk (M9257)
Alastair Ruadh of Meggernie (Meggernie Estate)
Torquil Dealbach of Ubhaidh (M2005) (Mr R Tylden-Wright)
Airigh Bhoiheach of Ormsary (M2008) (Sir Wm J Lithgow Bt & Son)
Scott 2nd of Pollok (M2008) (Glasgow City Council)
Fraser of Callachally (9620) (Mr HM MacPhail)
Cliadhamh Mor of Balmoral (M2009)
Brogach 2nd of Culfoich (M9733) J & M McConnachie
Loeb of Pennygown
Gille Dubh 3rd of Craigowmill Mr & Mrs KWW Brown)
Kinsman of Roisbheinn (M9550)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Brindle
Red
Red
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Red
Red
Black
Red
Colour
Eilidh of Tarth (F45804) by Hamish 5th of The Wellburn (M8101)
Caileag Bheag 12th of Pennygown (41254) by Stepdancer 1st of Glengorm (7770)
Victoria 3rd of Craigowmill (F40471) by Eilean Dubh of Craigowmill (M7603)
Lord Glespin of Old Greenlaw (M7883)
Molineux 2nd of Cim (M9328)
Barraiche 2nd of Douneside (M7164)
Alastair Ruadh of Gartchonzie (M9165)
Torquil 1st of West Merkland (M9439)
Morag of Grishipol (F56346) by Uallach Dubh 3rd of Pollok (M8651)
Bac Beg 7th of Torloisk (F50545) by Fear-Brataich of Glengorm (M8146)
Eilidh 3rd of Innisard (F43258) by Uilleam of Ousdale (M7999)
Ceat 11th of Meggernie (F43561) by Iain Ruadh 2nd of Shenavallie (M7679)
Mairead of Avondale (F54933) by Bracken of Barvrack (M9126)
Eva 20th of Ormsary (F50975) by Kirkbost of Ardbhan (M7737)
Donnag Sgairteil 2nd of Barvrack (F47593) by Domhnall of Moorlands (M7534)
Sileas 14th of Callachally (F51096) by Dougald Prince of Killilan (M8804)
Lady White 68th of Balmoral (F56967) by Domhnull Beusach of Achnacloich (M7949)
Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Bracken of Bavrack
Dam and Sire of Dam
Mairi Ruadh of Roisbheinn (F51978) by Fear Siridh Ruadh of Achnacloich (M8706)
Ruairdh of Hyndford (M9377)
Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Donnachadh Ruadh 1st of West Merkland (M9306)
Ruairidh of Hyndford (M9377)
Gille Dubh 2nd of Rigg (M8663)
Ninian of Benmeanach (M8723)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
Mr KCR Howman
Mr & Mrs D Fountain
Stuart Park
K & L Matheson
David Glass
RC Wood
J & D Anderson
R & S Strachan
Mr HM MacPhail
I & A Bowie
Lady Lithgow
Lady Lithgow
Dunlossit Farming Ltd
Fold Name
Borland
Broomrigg
Brucefield
Brue
Burifa
Burrell Green
Caberfeidh
Cailaich
Callachally
Carbeth
Carsaig
Carsaig
Ceannacroic
Tarbh Dubh 2nd of Druimdearg (M9354) (Mrs M MacDonald)
Callum 2nd of Goldenberry (Mr Alan Kennedy)
Oskar of Hyndford (M9717) (Mr CA Prentice)
Connor of Miungairigh (M2009) Mr AJ MacColl
Alistair Ruadh of Lyntoun (M2007) Mr DR Dickson
Angus Dubh of Savalmhor (Mr & Mrs P Gunn)
Seamus 3rd of Glengarnock
Uallach Ruadh 2nd of Pollock (Glasgow City Council)
Jock 5th of Innisard (M7480) Mrs P Knox
Alasdair Ruadh of Craigowmill (Mr & Mrs KWW Brown)
Gille Dubh of Inchmarnock (M9743) (Lord Kelvin)
Urquhart of Tordarroch (M9139) Tordarroch Estate
Briaoch of Borland
Name of Bull and Breeder
Black
Red
Red
Yellow
Red
Black
Red
Red
Red
Red
Black
Red
Black
Colour
Jock 2nd of Auch (M7985)
Callum of Cir Mhor
Ruairdh of Glengarnock (M8313)
Connor of Lagg (M9717)
Angus of Rashiehall (M8646)
Angus Dubh of Invercassley (M7806)
Seamus 2nd of Glengarnock (M9340)
Seamus 5th of The Wellbun (M8657)
Aonghas of Benmore (M7142)
Brogach 1st of Austie (M8031)
Gille Dubh of Killochries (M9099)
Dalriada of Ballyheather
Benedict 2nd of Sorne (M9704)
Glesni 2nd of Borland (F50835) by Iospeh Odhar of Ardbhan (M8324)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Lus Na Laogh of Druimdearg (F36196) by Pibroch Dubh of Ardbhan (M7261)
Cannach 2nd of West Merkland (F57290) by Gordon of Tordarroch (M9265)
Barabal 12th of Hyndford (F43736) by Seamus 1st of Peel (M8154)
Clara Beg of Miungairigh (F57951) by Eoin Mhor of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)
Keira of Glengarry (F54906) by Iain Proiseil of Shenavallie (M8783)
Matilda 2nd of Tullach Ard (F44005) by Balach Beag of Pennygown
Eilidh 2nd of Glengarnock (F45289) by Ruairidh of Glengarnock (M8313)
Una Ruadh 18th of Pollock (F46995) by Droston of Strathmashie (M7646)
Capleadh 7th of Millerston (F30211) by Muilleach of Kennacraig (M6808)
Capleadh of Craigowmill (F40466) by Trilleachan of Achnacloich (M7382)
Rhumach Dubh of Ardbhan (F49212) by Marrival Dubh of Ardbhan (M8502)
Iseabal Buidhe of Glamis Castle (F32454) by Domhnull Buidhe of Cullerne (M7096)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
3
Owner
Dunlossit Farming Ltd
Dunlossit Farming Ltd
Mr MJ Monk
The National Trust for Scotland
Mr P Edwards
Ms J Griffiths
Ms J Griffiths
Ms J Griffiths
Mr J Mawle
Mrs JH Strickland
Mrs JH Strickland
Richard Haldane, MBE
Mr & Mrs Sydney O’Hara
Fold Name
Ceannacroic
Ceannacroic
Chadwich
Chanaidh
Charnwood
Cim
Cim
Cim
Cim
Cladich
Cladich
Cloan
Cnoc Fold
4
Ceannard 5th of Glengorm (Glengorm Estate)
Uallach Dubh 6th of Pollok (Glasgow City Council)
Aonghas of An Sidhean (The Firm of Ernest Crawford)
Piobaire Ruadh of Dunvegan (M9481) (MacLeod Estate)
Lord Angus of Hisland
MacIain Dubh of Hisland (M2009)
Logan Odah 2nd of Coverhead (Coverhead Farms)
Lord Andershaw of Old Green Law (M9184) (The Hon Mrs H Douglas)
Crubach of Redrullion (M9207) Mr R Hyslop & Sons
Uiieam Dubh of Cnoc Na Sith (M2007) Mr I MacKay
Edward of Blairlogan (M9611) (Mr Kelso Logan)
Ewan Dubh of Ceannacroic
Victor of Ceannacroic
Name of Bull and Breeder
Red
Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Black
Dun
Red
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Colour
Lady Jane 7th of Old Greenlaw (F44863) by Ruaidhri 5th of Flodden (M7709)
Jean 5th of Rigg (F41018) by Gille Ruadh of Rigg (M7722)
Dianna 3rd of Cailaich (F41204) by Jason 2nd of Applecross (M8005)
Morag 3rd of Pennygown (F49237) by Jock 2nd of Pennygowan (M8127)
Lady Ruadh 1st of Glengarry (F43850) by Ben Alder 2nd of Auch (M7988)
Eoin Mhor of Torloisk (M9189)
Uallach Dubh 4th of Pollok (M9705)
James Beusach of Shenavallie (M8641)
Mairina 4th of Glengorm (F35116) by Coinneach of Pollok (M7457)
Siusan Ruadh 45th of Pollok (F57506) by Gille Riabhach of Pollok (M8289)
Banrigh 68th of Cladich (F42654) by Cathach 47th of Millerston (M7640)
Eilidh of Dunvegan F33784) by Donnach 7th of Leys (7531)
Hearat Pheallachag 2nd of Ardbhan (F54551) by Maciain Dubh of Killochries (M8895)
Mairearad Mhachair 2nd of Ardbhan (F54553) by MacIain Dubh of Killochries (M8895)
Lachlan 2nd of Auchnacraig (M8869)
Logan Odah 2nd) of Coverhead (M9654
Logan Odah 2nd of Coverhead (M9654)
Kirkibost Gael of Ardbhan Princess Dubh 3rd of Killochries (F52724) (M7737) by Calum Seoladair Dubh of Killochries (M9097)
Barraiche 2nd of Douneside (M7164)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Alice an Ceathramh of Glengorm (F47617) by Rannsachair 2nd of Glengorm (M8697)
Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw (M8276)
Conan of Corriemuckloch (M8917)
Alasdair Ruadh 2nd of Douglas (M8465)
Tarbh Dubh 2nd of Druimdearg (M9354)
Fingal of Callachally (M8511)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
Mr I Mackay
Mr I Mackay
Mrs Judith R Burnett
Mrs Angela Ambler
Mrs M MacKenzie
Mr Ron MacLean
T. G Muirhead
KWW & Mrs EM Brown
KWW & Mrs EM Brown
KWW & Mrs EM Brown
D & F McKenzie
D & F McKenzie
J & M McConachie & Son
Fold Name
Cnoc Na Sith
Cnoc Na Sith
Cobairdy
Cobblepot of Arndilly
Coigach
Corntown
Corriemuckloch
Craigowmill
Craigowmill
Craigowmill
The Croft
The Croft
Culfoich
Eoin Mhor 3rd of Mottistone
Shamus Dubh of the Croft
Shamus Dubh 2nd of the Croft
Fear Siridh of Balmoral (Balmoral Estates)
Panther 2nd Vom Aignerhof (M2006) Mr A Aiger)
Eilean Dubh 2nd of Craigowmill (M9427)
Domhnull Ruadh of Torloisk (M9317)
Stuart of Lyntoun (M9657) (Mr D Dickson)
Prionnsa Dubh of Cnoc Na Sith (Mr Iain MacKay)
Robbie of Cobblepot of Arndilly (9688)
Domhnull Dubh 1st of Beinn Aileach (M2007)
Domhnull of Gartchonzie (9420) (Mr R Bender)
Calum of Cnoc-na-Sith (M2007)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Yellow
Black
Black
Red
Black
Black
Red
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Yellow
Colour
Dam and Sire of Dam
Eoin Mhor of Miungairigh (M9474)
Angus Dubh of Auchry (M9325)
Shamus Dubh of the Croft
Banarach Mhor 6th of Kindrochaid (F55376) by Fingal of Callachally (M8511)
Coirsdan 2nd of Broadmoss (F47989) by Kyle of Torridon (M7921)
Ishbel 1st of Caberfeidh (F58748) by Billy Dubh of Tillyneckle (M9256)
Dubhlanaiche of Balmoral Lady White 55th of Balmoral (F51840) (M8957) by Domhnull Beusach of Achnacloich (M7949)
Yucca Vom Riester Moor by Zimbo
Una Ruadh 2nd of Stronachie (F48511) by Brogach 1st of Austie (M8031)
Una Bhuidhe 4th of Torloisk (F39021) by Caoidhean of Dalriada (M7190)
Isla of Lyntoun (F53999) by Iain Riabhach 2nd of Iomroll (M7947)
Dossan Lurach 4th of Coirefuar (F51067) by Hamish F Of Drenthe (M8614)
Ailleag Og 3rd of Balquhandy (F43544) by Calum of Glengorm (M7945)
Ena 1st of Rychraggan (F53573) by Jock Dubh of Clach-na-Gruagach (M8907)
Anastasia of Gartchonize (F46568) by Alastair Ruadh of Glen Nevis (M8065)
Caileag Ghrinn 4th of Cnoc Na Sith (F56320) by Alastair Ruadh of Glen Nevis (M8065)
Austria Panther Vom Knausserwald
Eilean Dubh of Craigowmill (M7603)
Eoin Mhor of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)
Angus of Rashiehall (M8646)
Black Prince of Beinn A Ghlo (M9073)
Neil of Benaigan (8928)
Domhnull Dubh of Glamis Castle (M9390)
Daibhidh 2nd of Glengorm (M9091)
Conan of Corriemuckloch (M8917)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
5
Owner
Mr & Mrs CW Wilson
Mr & Mrs CW Wilson
DC Lewis
Mrs C Osborne
Mrs M MacDonald
Heather Corrigall
Heather Corrigall
Heather Corrigall
Heather Corrigall
Edgerston Trading (2006) Ltd
Sheffield City Council
James Oswald
R & PF McWilliam
Fold Name
Dams
Dams
Drimnin
Doversgreen
Druimdearg
Earn
Earn
Earn
Earn
Edgerston
Escafeld
Fliskmillan
Forgue
6
Hamish of Newmachar (M9334)
Fergus Ruadh of Woodneuk (W & T Thomson)
Ossian of Ellerdine (M9329) Mr D Haighton
Alastair Buidhe of Upper Cornabus
Josh of Earn
Victor 3rd of Earn (M2009)
Brogach 1st of Auchtenny (M2004) Mrs V Ginny-Stacy Marks
Scott of Earn (M2009)
Aaron of Benmore (M2008)
Lord Montagu of Reeches (M2008) (Mr JM Ayres)
Calum Ruadh of Brue (M9624)
Balach Cuiumir of Claggersnich
Roderick of Lyntoun (Mr DR Dickson)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Red
Red
Yellow
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Yellow
Red
Red
Red
Red
Colour
Seamus 5th of The Wellbun (M8657)
Fergus of Crossnish (M9111)
Mottram of Cim (M8653)
Alastair Buidhe of Shanter (M2004)
Howard of Earn (M2003)
Brogach 1st of Austie (M8031)
Brogach 1st of Austie (M8031)
Brogach 1st of Austie (M8031)
MacDomhnull of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9225)
Beatrice 2nd of Kilmartin Hall (F41601) by Uilleam of Earn (M7444)
Erinn of Glengarry (F47810) by Pibroch of Pennygown (M8504)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Iona Mhairi of Freuchny (F37982) by Alasdair Ruadh 8th of Leys (M7037)
Mairi 4th of Woodneuk (F60298) by Iain Dubh of Woodneuk (M8370)
Lady Harriet of Cosby (F42452) by Algi of Springfields (M8180)
Monica 3rd of Upper Cornabus (F56459) by Iain Og 2nd of Pennygown (M7744)
Eleanor 1st of Earn (F57248) by Caimbeul 1st of Earn (M8071)
Muilleach 5th of Earn (59057) by Paidhraig of Tordarroch (8935)
Huillin 2nd of Tullach Ard (F51552) by Philip of Strathallan (M6983)
Maila of Kilundine (F47271) by Ben Bhuidhe of Inverary (M7843)
Seud Bhuidhe 225th of Benmore (F48453) by Samson Og of Glenogle (M8457)
Bac Beg 7th of Torloisk (F50545) by Fear-Brataich of Glengorm (M8146)
Caileag Bheag 17th of Callachally (F51104) by Dougald Prince of Killilan (M8804)
Lord Montagu 2nd of Redrullion (M9707)
Rioghail of Balmoral (M7599)
Magnus of Claggersnich (M9023)
Angus of Rashiehall (M8646)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
R & PF McWilliam
Mr DT Handley
Mr R Schuster
A & H Kirkpatrick
T Nelson
T Nelson
Allan Willet CMG
Mr EA Cameron
M & L Trees
D & H Crane
MJ McCombe
Sally & Stephen Leighton
Mr AW Garrick
Fold Name
Forgue
Gilden Vale
Glenkinglass
Glengarnock
Glengorm
Glengorm
Glenmassan Estate
Glen Nevis
Grafton
Gray Brae
Great House
Headland
Heatherhills Glenlivet
Iagan A Ghlinne of Brue (K & L Matheson)
Uther Dhubh Chanaidh of Headland (M2010)
Monarch of Gray Brae (M9436) (Mr & Mrs DH Crane)
Stepdancer 3rd of Glengorm (M9706) (Glengorm Estate)
Philip Ruadh 3rd of Auchtenny (Mrs V Ginny Stacy-Marks)
Scott of Miungairigh (M2008) (Mr AJ MacColl)
Dougal of Tordarroch (M9682)
Eoin Mhor 2nd of Miungairigh (M2009) Mr AJ MacColl
Achadh Chuilter of Ormsary (WJ Lithgow)
Angus Dubh 2nd of Glengarnock
Angus Ruadh of Gartchonzie (M9549) (Mr R Bender)
Black Prince 2nd of Idvies (M9487) (Mr G Mitchell)
Nachton 1st of Culfoich (M2008)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Red
Black
Red
Red
Red
Red
Yellow
Red
Red
Black
Yellow
Black
Red
Colour
Calum Ruadh of Brue (M9624)
Coinneach of Borland (M9332)
Paidhraig of Tordarroch (M8935)
Campbell Ruadh of Dalriada (M8974)
Magaidh A Ghlinne of Brue (F59845) by Lachlan 2nd of Auchnacraig (M8869)
Gruagach Dhubh Chanaidh (F41493) by Beinn Bhuidhe of Torloisk (M7702)
Lady White 23rd of Balmoral (F38541) by Barant of Iddesleigh (M7581)
Mairina Ial 2nd of Glengorm (F43636) by Coinneach of Pollok (M7457)
Dorta 1st of Auchtenny (F60124) by Kyle of Tordarroch (M9267)
Bac Mor 12th of Torloisk (F52338) Eoin Mhor of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)
Alice 4th of Tordarroch (F55031) by Dalriada of Ballyheather (M7889)
Frangag Banarach 4th of Torloisk (F46932) by Iain 2nd of Pennygown (M7744)
Eva 19th of Ormsary by Kirkibost of Ardbhan
Eilidh 7th of Glengarnock (F54465) by Bentalla of Callachally (M7643)
Analena of Gartchonzie (F46569) by Alastair Ruadh of Glen Nevis (M8065)
Sapphire of Idvies (F51230) by Macdonald Dubh of Na Comerich (M7890)
Philip Ruadh 2nd of Tullach Ard (M9641)
Dealbhach Graidean Dubh of Knockendon (M9716)
Bentalla of Glengarnock (M9218)
Eoin Mhor of Torloisk (M9189)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Baravalla Dileas 20th of Shenavallie (F44693) by Domhnull of Moncrieffe (M7941)
Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Angus Dubh of Invercassley (M7806)
Douglas Daibhidh 2nd of Glengorm (M9091)
Roddy Dubh of Mullabrack (M9027)
Donnachadh Ruadh 1st of West Merkland (M9306)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
7
Owner
Robert & Wendy Philip,
Robert & Wendy Philip,
Robert & Wendy Philip,
Mr J Mawle
Mr J Mawle
Mr J Mawle
Mr J Mawle
Mr S & Mrs R Hunter
Mr A Prentice
Sir WJ Lithgow Bt & Son
Mr A Goulancourt
Mrs S Paskins
Alan Coddington & Hayley Rushworth
Fold Name
Hellifield
Hellifield
Hellifield
Hisland
Hisland
Hisland
Hisland
Hunters
Hyndford
Inver
Inversnaid
Iron Mine Lane
Jaggards
8
Lord Montague 2nd of Reeches
Cameron Dubh of Mercaston (M2007)
Coinneach 4th of Tain (M9269) (Mr A Torrance)
Lochlan of Sorne (K Headspeath)
Jacobite of Benmore (Mrs J Bowser)
Tom Tom of Woodneuk (W & T Thomson)
Lord Angus of Hisland
MacIain Dubh of Hisland (M2009)
Logan Odah 2nd of Coverhead (Coverhead Farms)
Lord Andershaw of Old Green Law (M9184) (The Hon Mrs H Douglas)
Calum Buidhe of Torloisk (Captain Farquharson’s Trust)
Connor of Lagg (M2006) (Mrs C Lawrie)
Domhmull of Sheardrum (Ms Ali Hibbert)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Dun
Black
Black
Dun
Red
Red
Red
Black
Colour
Lady Jane 7th of Old Greenlaw (F44863) by Ruaidhri 5th of Flodden (M7709)
Seonaid Bhuidhe 7th of Torloisk (F52349) by Eoin Mhor of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)
Conachair 8th of Lagg (F54495) by Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Morag 3rd of Rannoch (F52930) by Iain Og of Croc Mhor (M8516)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Susan 7th of Ormsary (F50979) by Kirkbost of Ardbhan (M7737)
Hannah Dubh of Tiffield (F58222) by Fergus Dubh of Glen Nevis (M9071)
Caileag Ghrinn 16th of Breachacha (F34136) by Maxmillian of Iddesleigh (M7280)
Eiliza 5th of Sorne (F55974) by Cailean 2nd of Glengorm (M8989)
Iona 23rd of Benmore (F51989) by Samson Og of Glenogle (M8547)
Barnaigh Baravella Mina 2nd (F51474) by Barabal 1st of Tirry-side (M8649)
Hearat Pheallachag 2nd of Ardbhan (F54551) by Maciain Dubh of Killochries (M8895)
Mairearad Mhachair 2nd of Ardbhan (F54553) by MacIain Dubh of Killochries (M8895)
Princess Dubh 3rd of Killochries (F52724) by Calum Seoladair Dubh of Killochries (M9097)
Lord Montagu 2nd of Redrullion (M9707)
Talisker of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9345)
Donnachadh Ruadh of Achnacloidh (M7950)
Coinneach of Borland (M9332)
MacDomhnull of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9225)
Iain Dubh of Woodneuk (M8370)
Logan Odah 2nd of Coverhead (M9654)
Logan Odah 2nd of Coverhead (M9654)
Kirkibost Gael of Ardbhan (M7737)
Barraiche 2nd of Douneside (M7164)
Conan of Corriemuckloch (M8917)
Philip 1st of Tullach Ard (M8938)
Rannoch of Lochmill (M9493)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
AC & BM Wills
Mr NKS Wills
Ian & Sheena Graham
Ian & Sheena Graham
Ian & Sheena Graham
Sir James A Cayzer
Ronald & Frances Fergie
Mr CP & MP Bruce
Mr CP & MP Bruce
Mrs C Lawrie
Mrs C Lawrie
H Carr & Son
H Carr & Son
Fold Name
Kassalic
Kilfinan
Killochries
Killochries
Killochries
Kinpurnie
Knockendon
Kynedor
Kynedor
Lagg
Lagg
Lee Gate
Lee Gate
Benjamin 2nd of Roundhill (Mrs AM Kershaw)
Angus Dubh of Cornabus (M2007) (Mr JJ Monaghan)
Lachlan of Lagg
Angus of Lyntoun (M9569) (Mr D Dickson)
Abhag 1st of Culfoich (M2006) (J & M McConachie)
Eoin Mhor of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900) (Mr JA Lacey)
James Beusach of An Sidhean (The Firm of Ernest Crawford)
Joss of Idvies (Mr JG Mitchell)
Calum Seoladair Dubh 2nd of Killochries (M9213)
Sean Ghart of Ormsary (Sir WM J Lithgow)
Eilean Dubh 5th of Craigowmill (M)
Prionnsa Rhuadh of Pole
Blackjack of Broadoak (Mr PA Yates)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Yellow
Black
Red
Red
Red
Red
Yellow
Black
Black
Red
Red
Red
Black
Colour
Iseabal 12th of Balquhandy (F41425) by Calum of Glengorm (M7945)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Audrey of Idvies (F41445) by John of Douneside (M7667)
Hamish 1st of Roundhill (M8669)
Ealasaid 3rd of Upper Cornabus (F56458) by Iain Og 2nd of Pennygown (M7744)
Conachair 8th of Lagg (F54495) by Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Sonasag of Glengarry (F47807) by Pibroch of Pennygown (M8504)
Ochre of Culfoich (F54662) by Exhibit 2nd of Auch (M8728)
Dossan Ruadh 2nd of Corefuar (F37750) by Tresness Moluag of Tinto (M37750)
Robag of Ravenstonedale (F35632) by Padruaig Ruadh 1st of Raventsonedale (M7427)
Angus Dubh of Invercassley (M7806)
Angus of Lyntoun (9569)
Angus of Rashiehall (M8646)
Cuairtear of Balmoral (M8438)
Jock of Cullerne (M6816)
James Beusach of Shenavallie Bac Mor of An Sidhean (F55612) (M8641) by Eoin Mhor of Bheinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)
Black Prince 2nd of Idvies (M9487)
Una 7th of Rigg (F33762) by Phoil of Cailaich (M7249)
Susan 5th of Ormsary (F49185) by Kirkbost of Ardbhan (M7737)
Susan 5th of Ormsary (F49185) by Kirkbost of Ardbhan (M7737)
Cairistiona Ruadh 2nd of Pollok (F50588) by MacTallamh of Douglas (M7182)
Calum Seoladair Dubh of Killochries (M9097)
Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Eoin Mhor of Torloisk (M9189)
Black Jack of Knightsmead (M8046)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
9
Owner
Leys Estate LLP
Mrs Diana Crewe
Mr S Kennedy
Mr R Bradley
Mr R Bradley
Mr M Poland
Mr M Poland
Mr M Poland
RS & JM Tilford
JIA Newby
Mr M Whitehurst
Mr H Hoather
Tracey Noy
Fold Name
Leys
Martland Mill
Middlemarch
Moorside
Moorside
Mottistone
Mottistone
Mottistone
Munlochy
Nibs Heath
Nobutmanor
Oak
Oakwood
10
Victor 7th of Earn
Theodore of Salt (M9840)
Nobutmanor Fergus (M9727)
An Gillie Geal 2nd of Auchry (M9324) (Mr WJ Grant)
Bratach Mor of Coirefuar (M2009) (Mr AR Mackay)
Alexander 2nd of Mottistone
Iain of Balmoral
Alexander of Glengorm (Glengorm Estates)
Donald 1st of Moorside
Flannchadh of Moorside (M2008)
Benbecula of Middle March (M9208)
Murcielargo of Hellifield (M2010)
An Speireag of Lagg (M9668) (Mrs C Lawrie)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Red
Red
Black
White
Red
Red
Yellow
Red
Red
Red
Red
Brindle
Red
Colour
Brogach 1st of Auchtenny
Philip 2nd of Auchtenny (M9133)
Black Jack of Torridon (M7734)
An Gille Geal 7th of Cookham (M7089)
Domhnull of Gartchonzie (M9420)
Alexander of Glengorm (9790)
Dossan Lurach 3rd of Coirefuar (F51065) by Ringean Ruadh of Torloisk (M7703)
Julie 16th of Craigowmill (58932) by Brogach 1st of Austie (8031)
Anabla 3rd of of Callachally (49297) by Jock 2nd of Auch (7985)
Mairina 4th of Glengorm (F35116) by Ceannphort 2nd of Glengorm (M7457)
Princess Ruadh 4th of Killochries (F64453) by Somerled of Killochries (M9102)
Starabh Eilid 2nd of Glenkinglass (F58346) by Lachlan Joseph of Tain (M8727)
Flora 3rd of Tulloch (F40918) by Jock 26th of Leys (M7171)
Mercedes of Hellifield (F61574) by Wallace of Cim (M9198)
Conachair 8th of Lagg (F54495) by Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Muilleach 5th of Earn (59057) by Paidhraig of Tordarroch (8935)
Ceat 1st of Salt (F51463) by Fergus of Tordarroch (M8726)
Fraoch of Moorbottom (F54774) by Gylen of Balure (M7755)
Bhoidheach Bheag 9th of Shenavallie (F40496) by Domhnall of Moorlands (M7534)
Hamish Mhor 3rd of Callachally (M9377)
Dealbhach Graidean Dubh (M9716)
Flannchadh of Moorside
Angus Ruadh of Gartchonzie
Archie of Rigg (M8486)
Romach Rob of Torloisk (M9319)
Philip 1st of Tullach Ard (M8938)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
Sir WJ Lithgow Bt & Son,
Sir WJ Lithgow Bt & Son
Mr & Mrs JK Wild
DJ MacGillivray
Mrs H Long
Mr R Robertson
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council
R Hyslop & Sons
Mr JM Ayres
Mr JM Ayres
Fold Name
Ormsary
Ormsary
Paddock
Pennygown
Peathaugh
Pitgarvie
Pollok
Pollok
Pollok
Pollok
Redrullion
Reeches
Reeches
James of Reeches (M2009)
Talisker of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9345) (Mr J Lacey)
Ciaran 2nd of Redrullion (M2010)
Uallach Odhar of Pollok (M2009)
Andrew of Pollok (M2007)
Uallach Dubh 5th of Pollock (M2007)
Calum 4th of Pollok (M9089)
Lasgaire of An Sidhean (The Firm of Ernest Crawford)
Andy 3rd of Innisard (M9468) (Mrs P Knox)
Archie of Bunloit (Mr AD MacMillan)
Barraiche of Burnbank (M9203)
Callum 2nd of Goldenberry (Mr Alan Kennedy)
Oskar of Hyndford (M9717) (Mr CA Prentice)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Red
White
Black
Dun
Red
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Brindle
Red
Red
Red
Colour
James Beusach of Shenavallie (M8641)
Jock of Cullerne (M6816)
Ciaran of Redrullion
Bracken of Barvrack (M9126)
Seamus 5th of Wellburn (M8657)
Seamus 5th of Wellburn (M8657)
Dougal of Clilburn (M7454)
James Beusach of Shenavallie (M8641)
Iain Proseil of Shenavallie (M8783)
Struan 1st of Lagg (M9347)
Barraiche 2nd of Douneside (M7164)
Callum of Cir Mhor
Ruairidh of Glengarnock (M8313)
Barabal 12th of Hyndford (43736) by Seamus 1st of The Peel (M8154)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Gruagach 30th of Ormsary F57931) by Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Finealta of Auchnacraig (F38901) by Coinneach of Pollok (M7457)
Jean 1st of Redrullion (F49044) by Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw (M8276)
Una Dubh 8th of Pollock (F42934) by Ewan of Leddriegreen (M8067)
Alma 6th of Lagg (F50947) by Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Una Dubh 8th of Pollock (F42934) by Ewan of Leddriegreen (M8067)
Monica 4th of Pollok (F33861) by Padruaig Ruadh of Douglas (M6914)
Cuailean 97th of Achnacloich (F54751) by Ruairidh Ruadh of Inversnaid (M8479)
Jemima 1st of Glengarry (F39816) by Tearlach of Keith Hall (M7628)
Anna 3rd of Pennygown (F45420) by Jock 2nd of Pennygown (M8127)
Sonasag 2nd of Burnbrae (F46908) by Ewan of Leddriegreen
Cannach 2nd of West Merkland (F57290) by Gordon of Tordarroch (M9265)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
11
Y White
Mr R Wain
David Shepherdson
David Cameron
JK & FG Smith
Mr L Wardle
R & M Weir T/A Sunnyside Estate
HA Garton
Mrs Norma Farquharson
Mrs AC Spawton
Mrs AC Spawton
Mr JS Fraser for J & L Fraser & Son
Romesdal
Rose
Ruston
Severie
Shanter
Springfields
Sunnyside
Thaggnam
The Horn
The May
The May
Tilbouries
Dalinlongart Jamie Dubh (M8660) (Mrs V Hill)
Orag Samhach 1st of the May
Orag Mhor 1st of the May (9510)
Robert of the Horn (M9578)
Fear Cinnidh of Ardura (M2008) (Ardura Estate)
Marloch Dubh of Rannoch (M9359) (Mr D McNaughton)
Dougal of Whins (M9726) (Mr RW Brown)
Ruaridh 2nd of Mottistone (6184)
Adhamh 3rd of Lagg
Romach Rob of Torloisk (M9391) (Captain Farquharson’s Trust)
Hamish of The Rose
Iain Siolach of Shenavallie (M9691) (Mr D Buchanan)
Mr & Mrs A Blackburn Bhaltair of Balmoral (M2010) (HM the Queen)
Roisbhean
Name of Bull and Breeder
Owner
Fold Name
12
Black
Red
Yellow
Red
Black
Black
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Yellow
Red
Colour
Dalinlongart Eachann Dubh M8102
Orag Mhor 1st of the May (M9510)
Muilleach 6th of Millerston (M8132)
MacRobert of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9110)
Hamish Dubh of Miungairich (M9613)
Callum Dubh 2nd of Rannoch (M9116)
Tormod of Cullerne (M8985)
Ruairidh of Glengarnock (M8313)
Angus of Lyntoun (9569)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Te Bheagh of Glenogle (F31996) by Donald Ruadh 3rd of Glenogle (M6909)
Dora Mina 3rd of the May (F54926) by Rory Riabhach 1st of The May (M9031)
Frangag Bhuidhe 10th of Torloisk (F42852) by Iain Ruadh 2nd of Coirefuar (M7748)
Dorta of Tullach Ard (F41846) by Balach Beag of Pennygown (M7740)
Ceit 3rd of Ardoran (F36471) by William of Woodneuk (M7524)
Princess Ealasaid 4th of Donallan (F47441) by Somhairle Dubh of Ardbhan (M8121)
Dossan Ruadh of Tullach Ard (F41848) by Balach Beag of Pennygown (M7740)
Sidonia 3rd of Kindrochaid (51961) by Fingal of Callachally (8511)
Siusaidh 4th of Lagg (F54503) by Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Frangag Donn 7th of Torloisk (F52392) by Caoidhean of Dalriada (M8474)
Victoria of Rose (F56802) by Iain of Wainsmore (M9042)
Kirstin of Shenavallie (F37155) by Domhnall of Moorland (M7534)
Lady White 68th of Balmoral (F56967) by Domhnull Beusach of Achnacloich (M7949)
Eoin Mhor of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M8900)
Lee of Wainsmore (M8380)
Tearlach Geal of Balure (M9231)
Tearlach of Callachally (M9708)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
Mr JS Fraser for J & L Fraser & Son
Mr JS Fraser for J & L Fraser & Son
Mr JS Fraser for J & L Fraser & Son
Mr JS Fraser for J & L Fraser & Son
Mr JS Fraser for J & L Fraser & Son
Mrs G Ashdown & Mr AD Edwards
Mrs H Barker
Alastair Fitzsimon
Roy Tylden-Wright
Mrs SM Hill
Pete Spence
W & T Thomson
W & T Thomson
Fold Name
Tilbouries
Tilbouries
Tilbouries
Tilbouries
Tilbouries
Tirryside
Torrie
Tregallon
Ubhaidh
Walton
Woodhouse
Woodneuk
Woodneuk
Fergus 2nd of Woodneuk (M9639)
Jock 5th of Woodneuk
Teddy of Mercaston (M9844) (Mercaston)
Wallace of Cim (9198)
Torquil 1st of West Merkland (M9439) Mr A Crawford
Allan of Glengarnock (M9722) (A & H Kirkpatrick)
Aonghas Ruadh 3rd of Achnacloich (Mrs J Y Nelson)
Corneill 4th of Lagg (M2000)
Molach Dubh of Tilbouries
Billy of North Lodge (M9711)
Blane of Benmeanach (M2008) (Mrs A Taylor)
Lasgair Dubh 2nd of Killochries (M9466) (Killochries Fold)
Eden 2nd of Sorne (M2005) (Mr K Headspeath Jnr)
Name of Bull and Breeder
White
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Black
Yellow
Brindle
Black
Red
Colour
Fergus of Crossnish (M9111)
Jock of Moncrieffe (M7763)
Keir 1st of Earn (M9181)
Jock 2nd of Cim (8654)
Torquil of Glenjaan (M8963)
Bentalla of Callachally (M7643)
Aonghas of Torloisk (M8980)
Victor 6th of Earn (M7686)
Tearlach Riabhach of Beinn-Latha-Ur (M9666)
Ben of Kingshowe (M7704)
Othello of Meggernie (M9368)
Calum Seoladair Dubh of Killochries (M9097)
Albert of St Ingbert (M8026)
Sorne U S A 27540 Trafalgar Eve (ET) by U S A 24228 Trafalgar Benedict
Dam and Sire of Dam
Dosan of Woodneuk (F34189) by Niall of Woodneuk (M7520)
Maila 22nd of Woodneuk (F39912) by Jock 3rd of Woodneuk (M7587)
Molag Ruadh 24th of Shenavallie (F50271) by Seumas 4th of Innisard (M8808)
Lillis of Cim (48905) by Rushmore Bracken (7582)
Lili Ann 3rd of Austie (F48178) by Iain Ruadh of Glen Nevis (M8257)
Diorbhail of Auchnacraig (F35750) by Joseph of Cladich (M7048)
Banarach Mhor 69th of Achnacloich (F37956) by Aonghas of Scourie (M7489)
Siusaidh 4th of Cailaich (F37698) by Coirneal of Fellbeck (M7590)
Gretchen Dhubh of Tilbouries (F57437) by Dalinlongart Jamie Dubh (M8660)
Banna Phrionnsa 3rd of Scourie (F39465) by Uilleam 2nd of Glenquoich (M7156)
Beitidh 2nd of Benmeanach by Uallach Dubh 3rd of Pollok (M8651)
Malda Dubh 3rd of Rigg (F32893) by Lasgaire Dubh of Millerston (M7014)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
13
W & T Thomson
W & T Thomson
Woodneuk
Woodneuk
Gisela Klosner
Gisela Klosner
Riika Palonen
Jacques Choisnet
Mme Leydier Delavallade
Earl Plumes Poils, Isabelle and Raphael (Gallay),
Earl Plumes Poils, Isabelle and Raphael (Gallay) Earl Plumes Poils, Isabelle and Raphael (Gallay),
Augustenhof
Augustenhof
Brunnila
De La Claye
De Garenne
De Vauglene
De Vauglene
De Vauglene
LGH Breeding
Arlanndhu
OVERSEAS SECTION
Owner
Fold Name
14
Lambert von Hommersun (DVG053512)
Tearlach 1st of Glengorm (9589) (Glengorm Estate)
Struan Garbh 4th of Borland (DVG05213) (Mr K Howman)
Fergus 6th of Woodneuk (M2007)
Scott of Pollok (M2008)
Angus of Tordarroch (M2008) (Tordarroch Estate)
Ceannard 4th of Glengorm (Glengorm Estate)
Drover Gael of Douglas
Sir Jack of Idvies (Mr JG Mitchell)
Alasdair of Cnoc Ard
Urquhart of Broomrigg (M2009) (Mr & Mrs DR Fountain)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Dun
Red
Black
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
White
Black
Black
Red
Colour
Lewi Vom Weidenbusch
Calum Seoladair Dubh 3rd of Killochries (M9337)
Donnachadh Ruadh of Achnacloich (M7950)
Fergus of Crossnish (M9111)
Bracken of Barvrack (M9126)
Bentalla of Glengarnock (M9218)
Campbell Ruadh of Dalriada (M8974)
Daibhidh 2nd of Glengorm (M9091)
Black Prince 2nd of Idvies (M9487)
Alasdair Ruadh of Cnoc Ard (M9298)
Urquhart of Tordarroch (M9139)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Silouette of Applecross (F33333) by Fergie’s Fascination of Strathmashie (M7274)
Ailsa 1st of Glengorm (F57530) by Tearlach 6th of the Wellburn (M8994)
Lasair-chlach Dossan Mor of Ardbhan (F41225) by Struan Garbh of Ardbhan (M7923)
Bachy Mor 19th of Woodneuk (F56758) by Iain Dubh of Woodneuk (M8370)
Donnag Sgairteil 3rd of Pollok (F54145) by Gille Riabhach of Pollok (M8289)
Alice 4th of Tordarroch (F55031) by Dalriada of Ballyheather (M7889)
Mairina 4th of Glengorm (35116) by Coinneach of Pollok (7457)
Katriona 6th of Douglas (F50492) by Ruaidhri 5th of Flodden (M7709)
Morag of Craigowmill (F52031) by Gille Dubh 2nd of Rigg (M8663)
Beusach of Cnoc Ard (F44718) by Pibroch Dubh of Cnoc Ard (M8259)
Capleadh Proiseag 2nd of Browhaze (F52041) by Cathach 1st of Drummygar (M8782)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Owner
Mr R Graham
Clive & Kay Shepherd
Gotsgarten Organic
Gotsgarten Organic Farm
Gotsgarten Organic Farm
Gotsgarten Organic Farm
Detlef Meier
Herr U Husmann
Herr U Husmann
Herr U Husmann
Dr S Janz
Herr Falko Steinberg
Axel Potthoff
Fold Name
Drumbar
Ennerdale
Gotsgarten
Gotsgarten
Gotsgarten
Gotsgarten
Hanensoik
Hof Husmann
Hof Husmann
Hof Husmann
Jiggel
Lehstener Moor
Oberberg
Struan Dubh of Oberberg
Lasgaire of Roisbheinn (Mr & Mrs A Blackburn)
Seamus of Carsaig (M8901) (Lady Lithgow)
Magnus of Glengarnock (M9607) (A & H Kirkpatrick)
Magnus 2nd of Glengarnock (M9664) (A & H Kirkpatrick)
Joker of Hof Husmann (M8948)
Aonghas Ruadh of Achnacloich (Mrs JY Nelson)
Magnus Vom Eifgental (Mr R Sonnborn)
Odan 2nd of Gotsgarten
Archie of Gotsgarten
Prince Ansgar of Farm
Ceallach of Ennerdale
Angus of Drumbar (M9275) (Mr R Graham)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Black
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Brindle
Brindle
Brindle Gotsgarten
White
Red
Colour
Babsi 2nd Von Ottenstein (F51746) by Odin Vom Burghaus (M8416)
Peigi 1st of Gotsgarten by Bani 2nd of Gotsgarten
Sheila of Gotsgarten by Osram Vom Weidenbusch
Myra of Dubelsbarg by Lucius of Dubelsbarg
Bonny Jane of Ben Eyrie (F65735) by Gille Coir of Pennygown (M6883)
Janice 2nd of Drumbar (F46249) by Seamus of Drumbar (M8019)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Madadh Ruadh of An Sidhean (M9698)
Ninian of Benmeanach (M8723)
Kirkbost of Ardbhan (M7737)
Angus Dubh of Invercassley (M7806)
Angus Dubh of Invercassley (M7806)
Jamie Von Muehlenkamp (M8601)
Sorcha Uibhisteach of Oberberg (F48164) by Neil of Auchnacraig (M7613)
Sorcha Beg of Roisbheinn (F51975) by Fear Siridh Ruadh of Achnacloich (M8706)
Iseabal 3rd of Carsaig (F41147) by Cathach 3rd of Millerston (M7638)
Claggorm 6th of Glengarnock (F52741) by Bentalla of Callachally (M7643)
Claggorm 6th of Glengarnock (F52741) by Bentalla of Callachally (M7643)
Arabella Vom Frankenwald (F51726) by Tearlach of Iomroll (M6651)
Aonghas of Torloisk (M8980) Banarach Mhor 81st of Achnacloich (F49486) by Ruairidh Ruadh of Inversnaid (M8479)
Magnus 2nd of Glengarnock (M9664)
Obelix of Gotsgarten
Prince Ansgar of Gotsgarten
Prince Albert of Gotsgarten
Rushmore Bracken
Angus Dubh of Invercassley (M7806)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
15
Owner
Axel Potthoff
Nicole & Kurt Hildebrande
Herr Klaus Peters
Beat Nageli
Fold Name
Oberberg
Taille Pins
Von Schapskaben
Vom Wartenberg
16
Gille Riabhach of Craigowmill (M2007) (KWW Brown & Mrs E Brown)
Lachlan of Fyvie (M9033)
Struan Jfor de Vauglene
Uilleam of Callachally (M2009) (Mr HM MacPhail)
Name of Bull and Breeder
Brindle
Red
Dun
White
Colour
Lady 25th of Callachally by Hamish Mhor 2nd of Callachally (M9117)
Dam and Sire of Dam
Beitidh Dubh 4th of Dalriada (F50425) by Conan Dubh of Dalriada (M8781)
Deonaid 1st of Invercasley (F39975) by Jock 1st of Auch (M7588)
Heulwen 4th of Borland (F59550) by Donnachadh Ruadh of Achnacloich (M7950)
Gille Dubh 3rd of Craigowmill (M2004)
Gordon of Fyvie (M8552)
Struan Garbh 4th of Borland (M2005)
Ruaraidh of Hyndford (M9377)
Sire (and Herd Book Year) Number
Society Sales 2011/2012 114th OBAN SHOW & SALE Sunday 9th & Monday 10th October 2011
Female Champion & Champion Cow – Winner of the Invernairn Cup & the Thaggnam Cup Catriona Akeko of Lyntoun from David Dickson sold for 3000gns to Michael Poland, Isle of Wight Reserve Champion & Champion 3 yr old heifer – Winner of the Bell Ingram Quaich Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold for 4400gns also to Patrick & Anjo Casey, Orkney. Section 1 – 3 yr old heifers Class 1 1st & Reserve Three Year Old Heifer – Siusan 6th of Glengarnock –from A & H Kirkpatrick 2nd Banarach 2nd of Culfoich – J & M McConachie 3rd Lili Ann Ruadh of Ceannacroic – Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to TP Radford, Grantham 4th Mairi Ruadh 4th of Roisbheinn – Mr & Mrs A Blackburn
Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold for 4400gns.
Class 2 1st Champion Three Year Old and Reserve Female Elspeth 5th of Bien Esk – Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold for 4400gns to Patrick & Anjo Casey, Orkney 2nd Iona 1st of Culfoich – J & M McConachie 3rd Cruinneag 2nd of Culfoich – J & McConachie 4th Capleadh 8th of Craigowmill – Mr KWW & Mrs E Brown
Class 3 1st Airleagach 2nd of Culfoich – J & M McConachie 2nd Eilidh 8th of Glengarnock – A & H Kirkpatrick sold for 2000gns to Mr Green 3rd Catriona 3rd of Hunters – Mr & Mrs S Hunter sold for 1580gns to RC Tuxford, Notts 4th Duchess 1st of Bien Esk –Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold for 2250gns to Inverdunning, Stirling Other Prices Caileag Bheag 43rd of Pennygown – Mr DJ MacGillivray sold for 1650gns to Mrs V StaceyMarks Frangag Banarach 3rd of Miungairigh – Mr AJ MacColl sold for 1600gns to J Born, Germany Maighdean Mor 8th of Glengorm – Glengorm Estate sold for 1600gns to M & L France Morag 9th of Pennygown – Mr DJ MacGillivray sold for 1600 to Mrs VG Stacy-Marks, Perthshire Sonasag Og 18th of Pennygown – Mr DJ MacGillivray sold for 1580gns to Mr RC Tuxford, Notts Clara Beg 7th of Miungairigh – Mr AJ MacColl sold for 1500gns to J Kamensky, Dalmally An Ros 4th of Glengorm – AJ MacColl sold for 1500gns to M & L France, Preston Raonaild 61st of Benmore – The Late Judy Bowser sold for 1350gns to M MacLean, Inverness Caileag Ghrinn 3rd of Drimnin – Derek C Lewis sold for 1350gns to J Kamensky, Dalmally Lourin of Lubnaig – Mrs H Barker sold for 1280gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Bean Ruadh 22nd of Munlochy – Hugh S Mitchell sold for 1200gns to M & L France, Preston Anabla 3rd of Drimnin – DC Lewis sold for 1050gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Section 2 - Two Year Old Heifers Class 4 1st Bhanna Prionnsa 2nd of Knockendon –R & F Fergie sold for 1800gns to A Fitzsimon, Dumfries 2nd Erin 2nd of Bien Esk – Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold for 1750gns to Inverdunning, Stirling
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HIGHLAND BREEDERS’ JOURNAL
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98 3rd Mairi Ruadh 1st of Jedderfield – Caroline Cuthbertson sold for 900gns to RC Tuxford, Notts 4th Eilidh 6th of Langraw – J & M Stewart sold for 850gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Class 5 1st & Two Year Old Champion and winner of the George Bruce Memorial Trophy Sorn Dubh 19th of Cailaich- R & S Strachan sold for 1800gns to A Ridley 2nd & Reserve Champion Una 28th of Millerston – JP Ramsay sold for 1300gns to TP Radford, Grantham 3rd Ceit 10th of Langraw – J & M Stewart sold for 1200 to Patrick & Anjo Casey, Orkney 4th Bridget 31st of Benmore – The Late Judy Bowser sold to Patrick & Anjo Casey, Orkney Class 6 1st Nelly of Kynedor – CP & MP Bruce sold for 1020gns to RC Tuxford, Notts 2nd Una Ruadh 50th of Millerston – Jack P Ramsay sold for 1250gns to E Halford, Northumberland 3rd Peigi 1st of Jedderfield – Caroline Cuthbertson sold for 1200gns to RC Tuxford 4th Sorcha 3rd of Gray Brae –Douglas & Hilary Crane sold for 1000gns to Patrick & Anjo Casey , Orkney
Una 29th of Millertson - Jack P Ramsay sold for 2200gns.
Class 7 1st Princess Abbie of Lyntoun – Mr DR Dickson sold for 1700gns to Mrs Queenie Strickland, Dalmally 2nd Una 29th of Millertson – Jack P Ramsay sold for 2200gns to Jan-Hendrick Hoof 3rd Capleadh 46th of Millerston – Jack P Ramsay sold for 1100gns to A Ewing, Annan
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4th Sheila 9th of Earn- Mrs H Corrigall sold for 1050gns to A Ewing, Annan Other Prices Nemanda 1st of Knockendon – Ronald & Frances Fergie sold for 1200gns to Patrick & Anjo Casey, Orkney Hazel 6th of Knockendon - Ronald & Frances Fergie sold for 1020gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Iona Ruadh of Benmore – The Late Judy Bowser sold for 1020gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Caileag Ghrinn of Coirefuar – Mr Ewan Mackay sold for 1000gns to R Tylden-Wright, Laggan Neoinean Lal 10th of Glenkinglass – R & D Schuster sold for 1000gns to S Lambie, Arran Flash 4th of Earn –Mrs H Corrigall sold for 880gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Jarc Ola Odhar 4th of Killochries – Killochries sold for 850gns to A Ewing, Annan Lili Rhuadh 2nd of Gray Brae – Douglas & Hilary Crane sold for 850gns to SF & S Hartley, Lancs Helen Ruadh 4th of Knockendon – Ronald & Frances Fergie sold for 850gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Maria Dubh 3rd of Heatherhills Glenlivet – Mr AW Garrick, sold for 800gns to Balnafettach Estates Ltd, Morayshire Dosan Og 82nd of Achanacloich – Mrs JY Nelson sold for 780gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Neoinean Og 164th of Achnacloich – Mrs JY Nelson MBE sold for 720gns to RC Tuxford Baravalla Dileas 36th of Shenavallie – Mr DR Buchanan sold for 700gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Bhoidheach Beag 18th of Shenavallie – Mr D Buchanan sold for 620gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Eiteag 17th of Hope – Mr D Buchanan sold for 620gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Yearling Heifers Section Three Class 8 1st & Reserve Yearling Victoria Ruadh of Ceannacroic- Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold for 1000gns to Stuart Lambie, Arran 2nd Frangag Dubh 23rd of Cailaich – R & S Strachan sold for 900gns to G Hughes, North Wales 3rd Alice 2nd of Gray Brae – Douglas & Hilary Crane sold for 700gns to AAMcIntyre, Ayrshire 4th Dossan Ruadh 12th of Cnoc Na Sith – Iain Mackay
Class 9 1st Champion Yearling - Isla 2nd of Lyntoun - Mr DR Dickson sold for 1200gns to M Poland, Isle of Wight 2nd Chloe of Heatherhills Glenlivet – Mr AW Garrick sold for 1300gns to Mrs H Barker 3rd Mairina Ealasaid 6th of Glengorm – Glengorm Estate 4th Julian 7th of Earn – Mrs H Corrigall Class 10 1st Scarlett of Allanfearn – Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton sold for 1200gns to S Nicholson, Isle of Skye 2nd Iona of Lyntoun – Mr DR Dickson 3rd Bean Ruadh 28th of Munlochy – RS & JM Tilford sold for 1000gns to Mr D Murchie, Arran 4th Fiosaiche of Ardentraive – Mr David Keys sold for 570gns to Mr RC Tuxford Other Prices May of Allanfearn – Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton sold for 1200gns to M MacLean, Inverness Mhairi 11th of Earn – Mrs H Corrigall sold for 880gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Neoinaean Ial 11th of Glenkinglass – Mr & Mrs RD Schuster sold for 700gns to R Tylden-Wright Tara Ruadh 2nd of Ceannacroic – Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold for 700gns to S Lambie, Arran Clair Kerry 2nd of Heatherhills Glenlivet – Mr AW Garrick sold for 550gns to A MacLeod, Argyll Piuthar 4th of Killochries – Killochries Fold sold for 550gns to A Ewing, Annan Sheila 3rd of Heatherhills Glenlivet – Mr AW Garrick sold for 480gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Mairead of Ardentraive – Mr David Keys sold for 420gns to A Ewing Neoinean of the Bin – Ian Duncan sold for 420gns to A MacLeod, Argyll Alma of the Bin – Ian Duncan sold for 400gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Lus Liath 4th of The Bin – Ian Duncan sold for 400gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Neoinean Ruadh 3rd of Glenmassan – Glenmassan Estate sold for 390gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Heulwen 2nd of The Bin – Ian Duncan sold for 380gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Yolander Ruadh 2nd of Glenmassan – Glenmassan Estate sold for 360gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Lus Nan Laogh 3rd of The Bin – Ian Duncan sold for 350gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Lus Liath 3rd of the Bin – Ian Duncan sold for 350gns to RC Tuxford, Notts
99 Heifer Calves Section 4 Class 11 1st Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Alma Grianach 2nd of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 820gns to RC Tuxford, Notts 2nd Deoraidh Iona of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 560gns to E Halford, Northumberland 3rd Cassie Buidhe 2nd of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 600gns to J Kamensky, Dalmally 4th Lady Alma 14th of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 500gns to A Ewing, Annan Class 12 1st Champion Heifer Calf Malda Ruadh 3rd of the Hunters – Mr & Mrs S Hunter sold for 610gns to RC Tuxford 2nd Bridean 4th of Kynedor – CP & MP Bruce sold for 950gns to Mr & Mrs S O’Hara, Argyll 3rd Barabel Ros 7th of Glengorm – Glengorm Estate sold for 750gns to G Jones, Wales 4th Jane Sonasag of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 460gns to J Kamensky, Dalmally Other Prices Becky of Ardoran – Ardoran Marine sold for 420gns to A MacDonald, North Uist Peigi Odhar of Ardoran – Ardoran Marine sold for 460gns to A MacDonald, North Uist Cruinneag Og 35th of Shenavallie – Mr D Buchanan sold for 340gns to RC Tuxford Millis of Ardentraive – Mr David Keys sold for 500gns to Glenturret Estate, Crieff Patsy Foss 2nd of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 520gns to Mr & Mrs H Rowlands Talavera of Shenavallie – Mr D Buchanan sold for 360gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Alice 16th of Tordarroch – Tordarroch Estates sold for 650gns to SK Brown Wiltshire Baravalla Mina Sean of Killochries – Killochries Fold sold for 800gns to A MacDonald, North Uist Fraoch of Culloden – Culloden Estate sold for 500gns to M MacLean, Inverness Jane Sean of Killochries – Killochries Fold sold for 600gns to A MacDonald, North Uist Linda of Hunters – Mr & Mrs R Hunter sold for 360gns to Glenturret Estate, Crieff Furan Sileas 5th of Glengorm – Glengorm Estate sold for 800gns to G Lintellman, Germany
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100 Cows Section 5 Class 13 1st Champion Cow & Female Champion Catriona Akeko of Lyntoun Mr DR Dickson sold for 3000gns to Mr M Poland, Isle of Wight 2nd Reserve Champion Cow An Uiseag Dhubh of Craigowmill – Mr HA Garton sold for 2000gns to Amanda Ridley, Helmsley 3rd Heather of Hillhouse – Mr & Mrs LE Denholm sold for 1980gns to Mr RC Tuxford, Notts 4th Hazel of Lyntoun – Mr DR Dickson sold for 1500gns to M Poland, Isle of Wight Other Prices Keira of Glengarry – Mr DR Dickson sold for 1600gns to D Cuthbertson, Peebles Ribhinn 3rd of Glengorm – Glengorm Estate sold for 900gns to Mr RC Tuxford
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Sale Averages Three Year Old Heifers 19 sold – 1748gns Two Year Old Heifers 31 sold – 1101gns Yearling Heifers 22 sold – 673gns Heifer Calves 20 sold – 578gns Cows 6 sold – 1830gns 9 Bulls sold – 730gns
Senior Bull Section 6 Class 14 1st & Senior Champion Clan Ay of Culloden – Tordarroch Estates sold for 1200gns to Balnafettach Estates, Morayshire Yearling Bull Class 15 1st & Winner of Thursden Plate Laurence of Knockendon – R & F Fergie sold for 1000gns to Dunlossit Estate 2nd Brogach of Ardentraive – Mr David Keys sold for 550gns to J Fraser, Aberdeenshire Bull Calf Class 16 1st & winner of the Neil Jackson Trophy Blair Rannch of Lyntoun – Mr DR Dickson sold for 1300gns to D Crane Peebleshire 2nd Beinne Eibhinn of Cladich – Mrs JH Strickland sold for 500gns to Mr JG Thomson, Whitby 3rd Hamish of Kynedor – CP & MP Bruce sold for 500gns to Manfred Ruser, Germany 4th Bhaltair of Southmuir – Mr & Mrs LE Denholm sold for 380gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Other Prices Tearlach of Culloden- Tordarroch Estates sold for 450gns to RC Tuxford, Notts Brogach of Torrie – Mrs H Barker sold for 400gns to RC Tuxford, Notts
Stewart MacKenzie (Oban Times) presenting Young Handlers trophy to Eilidh Ramsay.
WORCESTER AUTUMN SHOW & SALE Saturday 27th October 2012
Arthur of Hellifield sold for 1500gns..
WORCESTER HIGHLANDS TOP AT 1800gns Highland Cattle Society’s Southern Autumn Show and Sale at Worcester was well supported by a packed ringside and competitive if somewhat selective bidding, however quality was the real
attraction which culminated in a top price of 1,800gns for a black maiden heifer Urshula 35th of Eastol Moor from M.J. Mair’s Cambridgeshire based fold secured by local breeders W.E. Monk & Son, Chadwich, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Messrs Monk were keen and strong supporters at the sale taking another black heifer from the Eastol Moor Fold at 1,320gns and a red heifer at 760gns, all by Tormod of Tordarroch. Other females that were closely followed was second prize winner Sorcha Mhor 2nd of Lock Maree from W. Fiddler, she had been running with the bull and was out of the Newbury Show Female Champion, she sold at 760gns to N Bowen, St Weonards, Hereford. Bulls were a selective trade but demand was brisk for the Male and Overall Champion Arthur of Hellifield, a 2 ½ year old son of Connor of Lagg and out of Annag Ruadh of Thaggnam from Robert Phillip selling at 1,500gns to T.C. Hayes, Wootton Under Edge, Gloucester. Averages: 4 Cows and Calves £637.88 10 Cows running with bull £438.90 15 Heifers £616.70 2 Bulls £1097.25 Auctioneers: McCartneys Cows Class 1a 1st Morag 2nd of Wainsmore from Angie & Phil Sparham 2nd Sorcha Mhor 2nd of Loch Maree from Mr & Mrs Fiddler 3rd Fleur 2nd of Wainsmore from Sally & Stephen Leighton 4th Jessica of GArtchonzie from Mrs Suzanne Hill
Heifer born 2010 1st & Reserve Female Urshula 34th of Walton from Mrs Suzanne Hill 2nd Fia Mai of Bath House from Angie & Phil Sparham Heifer born 2011 1st Barbara of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip 2nd Catrina of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip Senior Bull 1st Male & Overall Champion Arthur of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs R Phillip 2nd Aonghas of Dams from Mr & Mrs S Haley Junior Bull 1st & Reserve Male Maxwell of Cim from Mrs Suzanne Hill
121st SPRING SHOW & SALE Sunday 12th & Monday 13th February 2012
Overall Male Champion & Senior Bull Champion and winner of the Craig Sellar Trophy Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone from Michael Poland sold to new president Charlie Bruce of the Kynedor Fold for 3700 guineas. The bull was brought out by stockman Willie MacLean, winner of the Roy Cruickshank Goblet.
Class 1b 1st & Best Cow Diorbhail Ruadh 2nd of Loch Maree from Mr & Mrs W Fiddler 2nd Donnag Ruadh 5th of Ellerdine from Mrs Suzanne Hill 3rd Holly 1st of Mercaston from Angue & Phil Sparham Heifer born 2009 1st Champion Female and Reserve Overall Rose of West Edmondsley from L & L Braines 2nd Peallachag Chanaidh 1st of Hisland from Sally & Stephen Leighton 3rd Proiseag Ruadh 72nd of Achnacloich from L & L Braines 4th Malda 97th of Achnacloich from L & L Braines
Reserve Overall Male Champion and winner of Caledonian Marts (Stirling) Trophy, Champion 2 year old and winner of the W Pearson Brown Memorial Trophy Eoin Ruadh of Glengorm from Tom Nelson sold to SK Brown of the Browhaze Fold for 10000 guineas.
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2nd Ruairidh of Balmoral from Balmoral Estates sold to DMW Hodgkiss, Cumbria for 4500gns 3rd Calum Seoladair of Killochries from Killochries Fold sold to Mr J Paice, Cambridgeshire for 2000gns. 4th Herbie of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold to Mr Pettigrew, Glasgow for 1500gns
Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone from Michael Poland sold for 3700gns.
Senior Bull Class 1 1st Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone from Michael Poland sold to Charlie Bruce for 2nd Seamus 4th of Glengarnock from A & H Kirkpatrick sold to H Hoof, Germany for 2000gns 3rd Ruaridh 1st of Ubhaidh from Roy Tylden-Wright 4th Bhaltear of Shenavallie from Duncan Buchanan Other Prices Ruarudh 1st of Ubhaidh from Mr Roy TyldenWright to Balmoral Estates for 1500gns Ninian 11th of Drimnin from Derek C Lewis sold to Mr Smith for 780gns Tearlach Dubh 4th of Killochries from Killochries Fold sold to Mr Smith for 500gns
Eoin Ruadh of Glengorm from Tom Nelson sold for 10000gns.
Class 3 1st Eoin Ruadh of Glengorm from Tom Nelson sold to SK Brown, Wiltshire for 10000gns 2nd Alexander of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland 3rd Coinneach of Corntown from Mr Ron MacLean 4th Seonaidh Mor of Ardura from Ardura Estate sold to Queenie Strickland, Dalmally for 2200gns
Ruairidh of Balmoral from Balmoral Estates sold for 4500gns.
Two Year Old Bull Section 2 Class 2 1st Alasdair Ruadh of Auchtenny from Mrs VG Stacy-Marks sold to Arthur Hill, Shropshire for 2500gns
Donnchadh of Miungairigh from Mr AJ MacColl sold for 5500gns.
Class 4 1st Donnchadh of Miungairigh from Mr AJ MacColl sold to Riika Palonen, Finland for 5500gns
2nd Malcolm of Miungairgh from Mr AJ MacColl sold to Riika Palonen, Finland for 3200gns 3rd Jock of Earn from Heather Corrigall 4th Duncan of Allanfearn from Maureen MacArthur & John Ashton sold to Cairo Pilviste, Estonia for 2000gns
103 Yearling Bull Section 3 Class 6 1st and winner of the Douneside Challenge Bowl Aidan 2nd of Benmeanach from Anna Taylor sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 1000gns 2nd Ebenhorn of Cladich from Mrs JH Strickland sold to R Palonen, Finland for 1000gns 3rd Seamus of Culloden from Taste of Scotland sold to R Palonen, Finland for 800gns 4th Torin Dubh of Kintore Castle from J & J Singer sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 900gns Other Prices Coinneach 1st of Glentyne from Michael & June Taylor sold to McMillan & Lawrence for 450gns
Callum 5th of Goldenberry from Alan Kennedy sold for 4000gns.
Nero of Knockendon from R & F Fergie sold for 6000gns.
Class 5 1st Callum 5th of Goldenberry from Alan Kennedy sold to Mr G Lintelman, Germany for 4000gns 2nd Nero of Knockendon from R & F Fergie to Peter Edwards, Derbyshire for 6000gns 3rd Alexander 3rd of Mottistone from Mr M Poland 4th Hamish of Isle of Bute from R McMillan & Mrs E Lawrence Other prices Victor 7th of Earn from Heather Corrigall sold to Tracey Noy for 1800gns Andrew 2nd of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to Mr Crawford for 1000gns Archie of Benmore from the Late Judy Bowser sold to Shell Petroleum for 1000gns Fraser of Mosscairn from Archie & Kay Aitchison sold to K Hilborn for 1000gns Henry of Cloan from Mr R Haldane MBE sold to Mr Smith for 720gns
Aged Bulls Section 4 Class 7 1st & Best Aged Bull Stepdancer 3rd of Glengorm from Douglas & Hilary Crane sold to Ken Headspeath, Blairgowrie for 4500gns 2nd Craig of Tordarroch from Tordarroch Estates 3rd Hamish Dubh of Miungairigh from Ardura Estate sold to R Volanen, Finland for 1800gns 4th Challenger of Mottistone from Mr M Poland sold to Meggernie Estates, Aberfeldy for 3600gns Other Prices Angus Ruadh of Gartchonzie from Mr RD Schuster sold to M MacLean, Inverness for 3500gns Jock of Lyntoun from Caroline Cuthbertson sold to Leys Castle, Inverness for 2000gns Aonghas of Dams from Mr & Mrs S Haley sold to DA Middleton, Fettercairn for 1000gns Dugald Mhor of Upper Cornabus from JJ Monaghan to J Smith, Lochgilphead for 800gns
Joanne of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold for 4000gns.
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104 Females Overall Female Champion, winner of the DM Stewart Memorial Trophy and senior female champion Dosan Bheag 32nd of Inver from Sir William J Lithgow, BT & Son (Inver) sold to P & J Farming, Derby for 3400gns Reserve Overall Champion and reserve senior heifer Joanne of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold to P & A Casey from Orkney for 4000gns. Senior Heifers Section 5 Class 8 1st Lady 37th of Callachally from HM MacPhail sold to JK & FG Smith, Ayrshire for 2000gns 2nd Iseabal 17th of Carsaig from Lady Lithgow sold to Falko Steinberg, Germany for 3500gns 3rd Mairi Bhuidhe 2nd of Drimnin from DC Lewis sold to Drumlean Estates, Abefoyle for 1400gns
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Three Year Old Heifers Section 6 Class 10 1st & Reserve Three year old Richenda 1st of Ashmore from Ashmore & Strone Estate sold to R Palonen, Finland for 1700gns 2nd Hazel 7th of Knockendon from Ron & Frances Fergie sold to JK & FG Smith, Maybole for 2600gns 3rd Joyce of Mottistone from Mr Michael Poland sold to Steve & Sally Leighton, Derbyshire for 2000gns
Proiseag Odhar 6th of Achnacloich from the Late JY Nelson MBE sold for 3600gns.
Dosan Bheag 32nd of Inver from Sir William J Lithgow, BT & Son sold for 3400gns.
Class 9 1st Dosan Bheag 32nd of Inver from Sir William J Lithgow, BT & Son (Inver) sold to P & J Farming, Derby for 3400gns 2nd Joanne of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold to P & A Casey from Orkney for 4000gns. 3rd Ciara of Bien Esk from Patricia Smith & Paul Burns sold to Inverdunning Ltd, Stirling for 3000gns 4th Claire of Carsaig from Lady Lithgow sold to JK & FG Smith Maybole for 2800gns Other Prices Anabla 4th of Drimnin Gruagach 40th of Ormsary from Sir Wm J Lithgow (Ormsary) sold to Mr E Halford, Gateshead for 2000gns Lady 39th of Callachally from Mr HM MacPhail sold to M France, Lancashire for 1000gns
Class 11 1st Champion Three Year old Proiseag Odhar 6th of Achnacloich from the Late JY Nelson MBE sold to R Palonen, Finland for 3600gns 2nd Linda 1st of Earn from Mrs H Corrigall sold to Inverdunning Ltd, Stirling for 1400gns 3rd Neoinean Ruadh 61st of Achnacloich from Late JY Nelson MBE sold to M France, Preston for 1500gns 4th Bhoidheach Beag 19th of Shenavallie from Duncan Buchanan Other Prices Monica 35th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to Edgerston Trading, Jedburgh for 2000gns Alice 12th of Tordarroch from Tordarroch Estates sold to Inverdunning Ltd, Stirling for 1700gns Garach Froach 3rd of Glenkinglass from Mr RD Schuster sold to Edgerston Trading, Jedburgh for 1200gns Horatia 3rd of Ashmore from Ashmore & Strone Estate sold to Blairlogan Highlanders for 1200gns Adaira of Auchnacraig from Auchnacraig Estate sold to J Barr, Stewarton for 800gns
Alexina of Auchnacraig from Auchnacraig Estate sold to Drumlean Estate for 800gns Sirist 5th of Jedderfield from Caroline Cuthbertson sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 800gns Two Year Old Heifer Section 7 Class 2 1st & Best 2 year old Kirsty Morag of Ubhaidh from Mr R Tylden-Wright sold to J McKechnie, Gartocharn for 2500gns 2nd Jillian 7th of Earn from Mrs H Corrigall sold to Inverdunning Ltd, Stirling for 1700gns 3rd Cuileann of Brucefield from Mr S Park sold to Taste of Scotland, Bonnybridge for 1600gns 4th Proiseag Dubh 2nd of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit Estate sold to R Palonen, Finland for 1300gns Other Prices Ceilidh of Ubhaidh from Mr R Tylden-Wright sold to PA & SA Smith, Herefordshire for 1400gns Banarach Mhor 121st of Achnacloich from the Late Mrs JY Nelson MBE sold to Drumlean Estate for 900gns Proiseag Ruadh 76th of Achnacloich from the Late Mrs JY Nelson MBE sold to G Bedurftig, Germany for 800gns Malda 101st of Achnacloich from the Late Mrs JY Nelson MBE sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 800gns Iolair Ial 5th of Glenkinglass from RD Schuster sold to J Barr, Stewarton for 800gns Solas Boideach 41st of Benmore from The Late Judy Bowser sold to J Barr, Stewarton for 800gns Maisie 43rd of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 750gns Una Dubh 21st of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 700gns Yearling Heifers Champion Yearling Heifer & Winner of the YW Mok Trophy Beatrice Dubh of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit Estate sold to J & K Pettigrew, Glasgow for 1400gns Reserve Champion Camilla Ruadh of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit Estate sold to P & J Farming for 1100gns Section 8 Class 13 1st Una Ruadh 45th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council sold to Mrs S Hill, Shropshire for 800gns
105 2nd Mollaig 6th of Benmeanach from Mrs Anna Taylor sold to WT & A McCord, Perthshire for 700gns 3rd Susan Ruadh of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to Mr D Murchie, Isle of Arran for 600gns 4th Nancy 4th of Benmeanach from Mrs Anna Taylor sold to WT & A McCord, Perthshire for 650gns Class 14 1st Champion Yearling - Beatrice Dubh of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to J & K Pettigrew, Glasgow for 1400gns 2nd Primrose 10th of Knockendon from Ronald & Frances Fergie 3rd Lucilla 3rd of Cladich from Mrs JH Strickland sold to K Pilviste from Estonia for 900gns 4th Lora of Mottistone from Mr M Poland sold to Patrick Casey, Orkney for 1000gns Class 15 1st & reserve Yearling Camilla Ruadh of Ceannacroic from Dunlossit (Farming) Ltd sold to P & J Edwards for 1100gns 2nd Una Manchester of Ardbhan from Mr & Mrs AA MacDonald sold to D Acella, Italy for 700gns 3rd Monah Sean of Killochries from Killochries Fold sold to Mr J Paice, Cambridgeshire for 600gns 4th Peigi 2nd of Brucefield from Mr Stuart Park sold to Mrs S Hill, Shropshire for 600gns Class 16 1st Frangag Dubh 25th of Cailaich from R & S Strachan sold to D Acella for 750gns 2nd Mairi Ruadh 2nd of Kynedor from CP & MP Bruce sold to Drumlean Estate for 650gns 3rd Sublair 25th of Brucefield from Mr Stuart Park sold to M Murchie, Isle of Arran for 600gns 4th Robina Dubh 5th of Cailaich from R & S Strachan sold to K Pilviste for 700gns Other Prices Princess Mhairi of Cladich from Mrs JH Strickland sold to R Palonen, Finland for 1000gns Princess Dughall of Killochries from Killochries Fold sold to Mr J Paice, Cambridge for 850gns Mairearad Mhacair 4th of Ardbhan from Mr & Mrs AA MacDonald sold to Mr D Keys, Kerrera for 800gns Peigi 5th of Benmeanach from Mrs Anna Taylor sold to M McCord, Isle of Arran for 600gns
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Baravalla Sarah 3rd of Ardbhan from Mr & Mrs AA MacDonald sold to D Acella, Italy for 600gns Lorna Ruadh of 23rd of Hope from Braesgill Ltd sold to M Murchie, Isle of Arran for 600gns Milly 2nd of Severie from Mr David D Camerson sold to Mr J Paice, Cambridge for 600gns Susan of Ardbhan from Mr & Mrs AA MacDonald sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 550gns Maighdean 10th of Hope from Braesgill Ltd sold to Drumlean Estate for 550gns Beate 6th of Glentyne from Michael & June Taylor sold to D Acella, Italy for 550gns Ingrid of Achadunan from Anastasia Delap sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 550gns Nancy 5th of Benmeanach from Mrs Anna Taylor sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 550gns Morag 5th of Benmeanach from Mrs Anna Taylor sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 500gns Ciara 2nd of Kynedor from CP & MP Bruce sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 450gns Hazel 2nd of Kynedor from CP & MP Bruce sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 450gns Lucy 7th of Benmeanach from Mrs Anna Taylor sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 400gns Riona 2nd of Hope from Braesgill Ltd sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 400gns Cuailean 1st of Severie from Mr David D Cameron sold to K Pilviste, Estonia for 400gns Cow Caotunn of Liath Na Doire from Mrs H Barker sold to JJ & CP Corbett, Isle of Mull for 950gns.
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Performance Recording Highland Cattle The difference between a bull of high genetic merit and one of low genetic merit can be as much as £55 per finished calf and £42 per breeding daughter per annum - and they can’t always be identified ‘by eye’ alone. Commercial producers are required to increase returns from their folds and reduce cost year-on-year simply to stand still. Sale ring evidence in other breeds suggests producers are no longer prepared to buy bulls of unknown breeding value that may – or may not – do the job they want and the days of believing that good-looks alone will deliver profit are going. It is performance that delivers profit and it is animals with good looks, soundness and the best genetics for the job that are being sought after. The most accurate way of assessing genetic merit is an Estimated Breeding Value (EBV). EBVs
are calculated from the individual performance data of recorded animals and the data of all their known relatives. Participants in the Highland Cattle recording scheme weigh their young animals at weaning and at around a year old and there is also the opportunity to have animals scanned, using ultrasound, to measure muscle and back fat depth. All the performance, pedigree and calving data is analysed using a ‘BLUP’ system (a system used worldwide to disentangle the genetic and management elements of performance) to produce the EBVs. These, in turn, are used to produce three indexes, the Calving Value, the Beef Value and the Maternal Value, which identify the most profitable animals overall for relevant groups of traits.
EBVs are printed on bar charts to enable figures to be interpreted with ease. Bars to the right of the midline indicate the EBV or Index is above the breed average. The further it is to the right, the more extreme the animal is for that trait. Bars to the left indicate the EBV or Index is below breed average, and the further it is to the left, the further below average it is. Every performance recorded Highland has a set of EBVs which are just three clicks away on the internet…
109 Step 1: Type ‘Signet Breeding Services’ in to your search engine Step 2: Click the red ‘EBV Search’ button within the Beefbreeder section Step 3: In the ‘All Breeds Quick Search’ type the name or ear number of the animal you are interested in or click on the ‘Breeder Search’ button to look at all animals belonging to or bred by a particular breeder. The site will then tell you the animal’s EBVs, its pedigree and list its progeny.
The next few years will be challenging for all types of producer and the effect of farms ‘tooling up’ with the best genetics for their system and objectives are becoming evident. The challenge to the breed is to maintain and improve its share of the industry by meeting this head-on and providing the marketplace with what it wants; good cattle with evidence they can perform. For more information, contact Signet on 02476 478829 or the Highland Cattle Society. Alison Glasgow Signet
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Resurgence of native beef breeds continues at strong Chelford sale The increased popularity of traditional Native British Beef breeds was highlighted once again at Chelford last Saturday, when Auctioneers Frank Marshall & Co held their spring sales on behalf of the Highland Cattle Society. Quality Highland Cattle were sought after by a number of established and new breeders, although the smaller less well grown cattle met only commercial trade. Demand for quality was evident in the Highland Society Sale, which was proceeded by the Annual Spring Show, this time judged by Stuart McKay, from Stirlingshire. Leading the trade at 2,900gns was the powerful February 2008 born bull Camdan 1st of Culfoich, which was selected as Male Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion by Mr McKay. Shown by Messrs Halford, Gateshead, he headed back North, this time to Morpeth, Northumberland, to join the Murray Cooper Fold of C & J Watmore. There was a lively trade for yearling Highland Bulls, headed by Loachan Ridir of Seam, a Feburary 2011 red coloured bull from Mr & Mrs Simon Haley, Co Durham. Placed Reserve Male Champion, he is by Aonghas of Dams out of Lizzie 2nd of Knockendon and made 1,050gns to D Ormond, Carmarthen. Close behind at 1,000gns was another young bull from Mr & Mrs Haley, this time Zeus of Glenkinglass, who went home to Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent with Mr A Hawkins.
by prospective purchasers sold well. Best of the cow and calf outfits came from Mr & Mrs Robert Phillip, Skipton with their Clearbhall Bheag of Hellifield, sold with her March born heifer calf, Cecilia, made 900gns to Messrs Jones, heading for Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. Leading price in the 2 year old heifer section was 750gns, paid for Annag Dubh 3rd from the Gorsedd Fold of Sean Toner, Holywell, Flintshire. She headed for Wrenbury, Nantwich, with local breed enthusiast J G Williams. The Supreme Champion and Female Champion came out of the yearling heifer class. Jess Dubh 1st of West Edmondsley, shown by Messrs L & L Braines, Sunderland, is by Domhmull of Sheardrum, and out of Malda Dubh 5th of Sands. This black coloured heifer, born in January 2011, had attracted plenty of interest, and at sale time made 620gns to J2 Farming, Oswestry. Another from the same family, this one Malda Dubh 1st of West Edmondsley, made 580gns to V Charnock, Staylbridge, Cheshire.
Highland Supreme Champion – Jess Dubh 1st of West Edmondsley Yearling Heifer made 620gns sold to J2 Farming.
Highland Averages:
Highland Male Champion - Camdan 1st of Culfoich – 2,900gns.
It would be fair to say that trade was selective in the female classes, although anything sought after
4 Senior Bulls 5 Yearling Bulls 6 Cows and Calves 2 3 year old heifers 11 2 year old heifers 11 yearling heifers
£1212.75 £829.50 £700.00 £572.25 £520.22 £431.45
SHOW RESULTS Class 1 – Senior Bull 1st Male & Reserve Overall Champion – Camdan 1st of Culfoich from Mr E Halford and sold to C & J Watmore for 2900gns 2nd Lord Angus of Hisland from J2 Farmin Class 2 – Two year old bull 1st Murray of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs R Phillip 2nd Jez of Walton from Mrs Suzanne Hill sold to L Scott forgns Class 3 – Yearling Bull 1st & Reserve Male Champion Loachan Ridir of Seam from Mr & Mrs S Haley and sold to D Ormond for gns 2nd Zeus of Glenkinglass from Mr & Mrs S Haley and sold to A Hawkins for 1000gns 3rd Camdan of Kipper Lynn from Mr Edward Halford and sold to JE Savage for 900gns 4th Montgomery of Bath House from Mr & Mrs S Haley and sold to SD Lomas for 700gns Others Prices Fergus of Beresford from Mrs P Jee to P Jones for 300gns Class 4 – Cows in Calf or calf at foot 1st Cearbhall Bheag of Hellfield from Mr & Mrs R Phillip and sold to P Jones for 900gns 2nd Lizzie of Kynedor from Mr E Halford 3rd Princess 3rd of Cruach from Mrs Suzanne Hill Other Prices Megan of Wainsmore from Mrs D Wain sold to JG Williams for 760gns Sine of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs R Phillip sold to P Jones for 700gns Godiva 4th of Paddock from Mr & Mrs JK Wild sold to JG Williams for 600gns Class 5 – Three Year Old Heifers 1st & Reserve Female Fiona Geal 1st of Cim from J2 Farming 2nd Morag Moire 6th of Cim from J2 Farming Other Prices Blath of Oak from Mr HA Hoather sold to JE Savage for 600gns Ember of Oak from Mr HA Hoather sold to CR Hill for 490gns Class 6a – Two Year Old Heifers 1st & Best two year old – Capleadh 1st of Blairlogan from Mr E Halford sold to JG Williams for 620gns 2nd Hope 4th of Kipper Lynn from Mr E Halford sold to JG Williams for 520gns 3rd Dossan Og of Kipper Lynn from Mr E Halford sold to JG Williams for 540gns 4th Beth of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs R Phillip sold to JM Ayres for 500gns
Class 6b 1st Donnag 2nd of Walton from Mrs S Hill 2nd Annag Dubh 3rd of Gorsedd from SB Toner sold to JG Willliams for 750gns 3rd Eiteag 2nd of Walton from Mrs S Hill sold to SD Lomas for 500gns 4th Una Lily of Polehill from Mr KL Rice sold to SD Lomas for 420gns Other prices Dochas of Oak from Mr HA Hoather sold to JG Williams for 440gns Princess Monica 3rd of Paddock from Mr & Mrs SK Wild sold to JG Williams for 410gns Alice of Mordale from JG Morris sold to R Wain for 400gns Beusach of Oak from Mr HA Hoather sold to DH Roberts for 350gns Class 7a 1st Best Yearling, Best female & Overall Champion Jess Dubh 1st of West Edmondsley from L & L Braines sold to J2 Farming for 620gns 2nd Cruinneag Bhoidheach Dubh 1st of West Edmondsley from L & L Braines sold to Mr G Davies for 550gns 3rd Banarach Mhor 2nd of Kipper Lynn from Mr E Halford 4th Suisaidh of Walton from Mrs Suzanne Hill sold to JG Williams for 380gns Class 7b 1st Siusan 1st of Gorsedd from SB Toner sold to V Charnock for 550gns 2nd Malda Dubh 1st of West Edmondsley from L & L Braines sold to V Charnock for 580gns 3rd Skye of Loch Voil from L & L Braines 4th Molly 5th of Loch Voil from L & L Braines sold to Mr R Chilton for 400gns Other Prices Gemma of Hellifield from Mr & Mrs R Phillip sold to Mr JM Ayres for 440gns Annasach of Oak from Mr HA Hoather sold to SC Mogford for 370gns Annag Ruadh of Gorsedd from SB Toner sold to JG Williams for 330gns Pearl of Bath House from Mr & Mrs S Haley sold to DH Roberts for 280gns Willis of Polehill from KL Rice sold to JG Williams for 230gns Banarach of Oak from Mr HA Hoather sold to P Whieldon for 230gns FRANK MARSHALL & CO Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9AX Tel: 01625 861122 Fax: 01625 860079 E-mail: chelford@frankmarshall.co.uk Website: www.frankmarshall.co.uk
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Fold was established with foundation cows from Achnacloich in 2001. The cows are fed on draff from the Fyne Ales brewery which was established on the farm that year. Visitors Welcome – please make an appointment.
Highland beef for sale from the Brewery Shop Achadunan, Cairndow, Argyll PA26 8BJ. Tel: 01499 600238 e-mail: tuggy@fyneales.com
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Greetings from SAAREMAA Estonia and its biggest island named Saaremaa is located in Baltic Sea and is visible in all maps from Europe. Our island is 2673 km2 and about 34 600 inhabitants. During the Soviet times from 1940 – 1990 all the Estonian islands were isolated as military zone and only local people could move around in certain areas. As the result of restricted areas and time, we have lots of naturally preserved areas and landscapes now protected by EU laws. These seashores, natural parks and meadows are now good places where you can put animals to work and we think that the nature and all intact areas are good for the tourism also.
We started our farm, Ranna Villa at 2007 when our cottage constructed and the seashore needed to be cleaned from the reed. First came 10 Highland cattle heifers and one bull in April 2007. As they needed more land to graze than we had to offer them, we started to make deals to get more seashores for the animals and more hay fields. At a time we had too many areas to clean and we needed more animals to do the job and so it started. Now we have 119 heads
in our farm and in the middle of April, more heifers will arrive and 3 bulls from Scotland.
We have spoken widely the benefits of changing one’s lifestyle, closer to the nature and real life of doing something that really matters. Sometimes we think to ourselves, that we have to calm down with our speaks about our current life, because some people had impacted into farm business maybe too fast and too big straight ahead. We have imported Highland cattle heifers to two biggest starting farms in Saaremaa, last year. One started with 65 heifers and 5 bulls and the other with 80 pregnant heifers. In our opinion it needs great courage of starting so big from nothing. These projects and many others were started by the help of government politics, preserving and re-establishing the nature areas using commercial factories pollution money. As the factories all over Estonia have to pay pollution fee, the money will be returned to nature also by funding this kind of projects up to 90%.
As we have cattle growing all over the Saaremaa, we are already thinking of more productive ways of using these animals. Highland cattle bulls will not fit in the commercial standards as the carcass has to be over 250 kg and age under 30 months. Even though you can get ~ 2,- euros/kg (£1.67). We will not sell our product this way. We started to find out our own way of selling meat and meat products straight from our farm. We pay the butchers to vacuum pack our most desirable parts and from other parts we make sausages, minced meat and canned meat. Canned meat is preserved in 240g tins and can be stored at room temperature for three years. This is quite good advantage of selling our products easily in different kinds of smaller shops for tourists and also for local people. Right now we are discussing with different markets in Finland and Germany to get our products there to sell.
At the moment we are trying to convince the authorities about advantages of hanged meat, because here it is quite new understanding why it should be done. We are positive of getting good results with them. As you can understand we are just in the beginning of our way to use Highland cattle for one hundred percent but we are quick learners and curious of everything new coming our way. Estonian Highland cattle Society was founded at 2008 and now has 28 members. At the start of 2012 there was all together 36 highland cattle farms in Estonia Pedigree control with 2155 animals. Most of our members will come to visit Scotland in October at the time of Oban Sale and Show. See You then. We raise our glasses here in Saaremaa island and cheers to you all – TERVISEKS !
Sinikka and Kairo Pilviste Ranna-Villa Küdema küla, Mustjala vald Saaremaa ESTONIA www.highlandcattle.ee info@highlandcattle.ee
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Trip to Czech Republic 15th - 19th April 2012 Late last summer I was fortunate to be invited out to the Czech Republic by the Czech Beef Cattle Breeders Association. The original invite was generated through our own Highland Cattle Society member Jozef Kamensky, when he brought the Michalov family and Mr & Mrs Ralis to meet me at our office in Stirling last year. Our visitors were some of the Highland cattle breeders from Czech Republic and promptly decided to join our society. With their enthusiasm and encouragement a connection was established between myself and Kamil Malat, director of the Czech Beef Cattle Breeders association.
it is still a numerically small breed. The interest in the breed is increasing due to their aesthetic qualities, ease of calving and their ability to stay outside all year round. We were treated to a slide show of the breeders Highland cattle – one breeder; Mr Vladimir Krtous imported the first Highland cattle into the Czech Republic over 25 years ago.
Mr Krtous’s German bred, 9 year old stock bull.
Dobris Castle, South Bohemia.
The dates for a trip were set and Kamil put together a full and varied itinerary. With bags packed Robin Chilton, our Breed Development Chairman and myself, armed with a few Czech phrases, headed out to Prague to commence our trip! Picked up from the airport our host Kamil, whose English was excellent thankfully, we headed south to our first stop. Dobris Castle in South Bohemia, one of the many castles in the country had been opened especially for us and we had a whistle stop tour before heading further south to Stachy. We had an introductory meeting with two Highland breeders and a colleague of Kamil’s. There are no individual breed societies in the Czech Republic and all promotion and development is run through the Czech Beef Cattle Breeders association. Currently there are just over 300 pedigree Highland females in the country so
Our first visit was to Mr Krtous who has 25 breeding cows on a farm just outside Branisov and he had just started calving. He had one of the few organic folds in the country and also works as an organic consultant in the area. He had established an onfarm butchery for the beef. Presently Mr Krtous is more financially viable selling his Highland females for breeding than running his butchery business. His current stock bull is a German bred 9 yr old.
Handling system.
He had a great handling system from the paddock with shelter and hard standing – the cattle could come in at any time for shelter and when handling was required it was carried out with very little stress as the animals were used to the surroundings. Calving was well under way and the young calves were all out enjoying the spring sunshine.
From here we travelled south to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Cesky Krumlov in South Bohemia. Here lunch was once again a traditional fare of stew and dumplings in a very old pub in the heart of the historic old town. We soon worked it off with a walk round the town and through the castle to see the amazing architecture and panaromic views over the city.
From the left is Ivana, Hazel, Ivan, Vladimir & Robin.
From a full tour of the farm and his outlying land there is a lot of work to be done but the farmer has plenty of enthusiasm and dedication to carry out his plans.
Cesky Krumlov, Unesco World Heritage site.
Next stop was to a former professional Austrian Ice Hockey player who had 60 breeding cows and 3 bulls. Although he was enthusiastic a lot of assistance was required here. Over and above the Highland cattle he had Hebridean sheep and was carrying out a great deal of work to his land to improve drainage, roads and water distribution.
Very large ear tags.
A quick sampling of Bruichaladdich kindly donated by the distillery on Islay certainly was appreciated and we headed down the road for our next part of the trip.
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Bonding with Lucy.
One of the three bulls with 2 of his ladies!
We travelled further south of the country and past Vipno Dam – a great holiday destination ideal for families with water sports and entertainment for the summer months. Our destination for the evening, through sunshine, snow and rain, was one of the best steak restaurants in the country so our host informed us - with no dumplings in sight!
Ivan & Ivana are recognised as an ecological farm and have closely studied the benefits of the Highlander. Not just keeping them for their aesthetic qualities, they also use them for beef.
The best meadow in South Bohemia!
Robin and Ivan inspect a young bull.
Next morning we headed off to see our Highland Cattle Society members Ivan & Ivana Michal. They are based just outside the town of Stachy. Their fold contains around 30 animals and they farm around forty hectares of mountain meadows and pastures, including the best meadow in Southern Bohemia. All their animals are signed up in the breeding book of the Czech Union of Beef-Cattle Breeders. With three handling systems in 3 fields, Ivan & Ivana had all the equipment. They work with their animals every day and it was easy to see they have great passion for their animals.
After some more fantastic Czech hospitality we had a 300 km trip on front of us to the north of the country with our next stop being a new one for the itinerary. Jiri Petersik started farming 7 years ago after having sold his elevator company. Over and above Jiri’s fold of Highland cattle which are used to attract the tourists to his lake and accommodation he has over 1000 pedigree females of various imported French breeds including Limousin, Aubrac, Bazadaise and Partenais. He is also in the process of finishing the construction of his bull beef housing. We viewed 500 bulls ready for slaughter. One hundred and sixty five Limousin cows were ready to go out to pasture with their new calves. Jiri’s set up allows the general public to walk on pathways through the fields with information boards on each breed at the gates.
Jiri, Robin, Kamil and a very good cattle.
Some of the 165 Limousin calves.
We eventually arrived at our final destination of our highland tour – our other Highland Cattle Society members Pavil & Ritka Ralis. Perhaps our most interesting stop, Pavil is a baker to trade and has developed his Highland cattle fold in line with his business. He had some very correct animals and even left Robin at a loss for words when he was asked what could be done to improve his animals. The rabbit shed.
Our final stop was back to Prague to have afternoon tea with the Ambassador in the British Embassy. The UK Trade & Investment representative Lenka Klaskova also joined us as we shared the many highlights from our trip.
Pavil informed us that if he had weak animals they would go for beef and would not be kept for breeding. Not having just Highland cattle on his farm, he also had Cameroon sheep – with no necessity to shear them; a herd of goats which were sold for meat and his stockman had over 50 rabbits which would also become a tasty meal.
A lovely sunset on our final night.
The goats shared the paddock with the young bulls.
It was a great opportunity for us to visit this country and I think that I can safely say that both Robin and I were very impressed with the majority of animals that we viewed. A huge thank you to Kamil Malat and our members for a fascinating trip. I would highly recommend the Czech Republic as a destination and you can be assured of a warm welcome from the Highland Cattle breeders.
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Judging at the 2011 National Show Herning, Denmark Invited by the Danish Highlandcattle Society, I was in Denmark by end of June, to judge the Highlanders at Herning. As the flight schedules imposed it,I had to get 3 days early. But the time was not wasted. Nils Seidenfaden president of the society welcomed me and showed me around several HC folds as well as other points of interest on Sealand. I was impressed by the quality of the different folds, as well as how Nils manages his farm with 140 Highlanders, 68 ha of grassland, barley,wheat- and grass seed-crops. Of course this is only possible with our “easy to keep” cattle. On my 4th day in Denmark, I arrived at the show. What a beautiful show. Even if you were not especially interested in HC, there were a lot of other stuff to see. Beside of hundreds of cattle, horses, sheep and small animals you had also farm machinery, gardening, gaming, forestry. You could even assist a rabbit show-jumping!! As for the Highlanders I had to judge,they were not so many, but of good to excellent quality. Judging in this huge arena together with many other beef breeds, was quite an experience. The animals were well shown, often by young super-motivated handlers. The female championship went to the black Assenbjerg Dorothé born April 08 with her dun heifer calf. This was a cow, showing all the characteristics we want in female HC. That means breed character, well built body plenty of milk correct legs and, seeing her offspring, the ability to pass her advantages to her progeny. As for the male champion, I chose the 4 year old red bull Carlos di Sasso. A bull well on his feet,with excellent muscular development and tremendous length. And last but not least a goog temper.
He also showed his qualities at the interbreed championship on the 3rd day of the show. Some of his fellow competitors showed a lot of meat but wer so overbred, they could hardly move in the ring. Our bull did not win, but would have merited it. All together it was an excellent show. I would also mention the professional assistance by the society secretary Ann Margret Soerensen. She is a very good organizer, so the whole judging went on very easy. She showed me also around Jutland.
Beside nice fold visits, especially interesting was the visit of the ALESTRUP Testing Station. Different beef breed bulls are are tested to obtain EBVs on their own performances. The tests include daly gain, muscularity, feed conversion and temper. I had a great time judging in Denmark and met so many kind people, even if, of some alcoholics Iremember only the head ache (maybe a question of quantity) and a strange language sounding familiar, but then you did not understand anything. Walter Schluep of France and Switzerland
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‘I wish he’d hurry up, I’ve been standing here lon g enough!’
Another one of Ian’s ‘hilarious’ jokes at Glenturret Open Day.
company at the Braveheart and ow. Royal Welsh Sh
Look – this is how it’s done Angus!
are from Moira llecting his silverw Tom Nelson co McConachie.
Cheeky M onkey!
Beef Expo in Northern Ireland.
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Health Scheme Hot Topics - Show Teams & Johne’s Disease This article discusses two issues that are currently ‘hot topics’ in the health scheme world. The first part will focus on how to protect your herd health when attending shows and the second part will cover impending changes in the CHeCS Johne’s accreditation scheme. Protecting Your Health Status When Taking Cattle to Shows It is a good idea to separate the show team for the show season and isolate and test them as added animals before they rejoin the main herd. This article will give a general overview of best practice for show teams; if you have particular concerns over your own circumstances, they should be discussed with your vet and health scheme provider. BVD It is useful to know the antibody status of animals before they leave the farm as this can help with the interpretation of results when the team are tested at the end of the season. Animals from accredited herds will often be antibody negative, although even in these herds older animals can retain antibodies from previous infection. If the herd is not BVD accredited, all cattle in the show team should also be tested for BVD virus to ensure none are persistently infected (PIs). PIs should not be allowed in the show team and culled from the herd as soon as possible because they are a continuous source of infection for the
rest of the herd. All cattle leaving the farm should be protected by vaccination against BVD. This is particularly important for pregnant animals, where infection can lead to the birth of a PI, and working bulls as they can shed the virus in semen for a few months after infection. Vaccination does not affect accreditation; the check test is carried out on young stock and vaccinated animals should be excluded from this test. Indeed, ensuring animals are BVD virus free and vaccinated is mandatory for many shows . IBR Once cattle have met IBR infection, they remain infected for life and can shed the virus when stressed. Infected animals should be excluded from show teams because they are a potential source of infection for other cattle attending the show. There are marker vaccines for IBR and these are allowed to be used in accredited herds because testing can distinguish animals that have been vaccinated from those that are infected. Marker vaccination of the show team should be considered, although remember that animals intended for export or official semen collection are not allowed to be vaccinated, even with marker vaccine. It is also possible that if marker vaccinated animals are exposed to IBR at shows, they may develop antibodies to natural virus and although protected against disease, will test positive by the marker test at the end of the season and not be allowed to return to an accredited herd. Johne’s disease The nature of Johne’s disease is such that the spread of infection at shows is unlikely if care is taken to avoid contact with dung from other animals. Calves are the most susceptible to infection; it is important that calves in the show team are kept in clean facilities and any contaminating dung is removed promptly. This is reflected in the CHeCS rules which only require animals returning to an accredited herd to be Johne’s tested if they have been off the farm for at least 7 continuous days.
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Leptospirosis
CHeCS Johne’s Accreditation
Leptospirosis is a little similar to IBR in that once cattle have recovered from infection, they may remain infected and spread the bacteria on to other cattle. For this reason animals with antibodies are not allowed in accredited herds. In general, it is good practice to vaccinate cattle going off the farm, but as there is no marker vaccine for leptospirosis, this would result in loss of accreditation for accredited herds when the show team returns. One option to consider is becoming ‘monitored free’ as in these herds up to 5% of breeding animals are allowed to be antibody positive. An alternative is to leave the show team unvaccinated and avoid, as much as possible, any contact with urine from other cattle whilst off the farm, as infection is spread through urine. If in any doubt, you should discuss your own situation with your vet or health scheme provider.
Currently, under the CHeCS rules, herds screening for Johne’s are currently defined as being ‘accredited’, ‘qualifying’ or ‘screening and eradicating’. These definitions are about to change to increase the emphasis on the need to implement management procedures to control disease. The new herd definitions will be: Level 1 – ‘monitored free’. Level 1 status is equivalent to the current ‘accredited free’ status. The number of years that a herd has been at level 1 will be given. For Johne’s disease, level 1 herds are considered to be the lowest risk source of replacement stock. Level 2 – ‘qualifying’. Level 2 herds will have passed one or two qualifying annual tests; after three clear consecutive tests, they will progress to level 1. Level 3 – ‘disease reduction programme with less than 3% of reactors at the annual test’. Level 3 herds are carrying out an annual herd screen and have a control programme in place, agreed with their own vet, with the aim of controlling Johne’s disease in the herd. Level 4 - ‘disease reduction programme with more than 3% of reactors at the annual test’. This level is the same as level 3, but with a greater number of reactors in the herd screen.
General The status of all animals in the show team should be established and any vaccination courses completed before they leave the farm. The team should be maintained separately from the main herd for the show season and undergo quarantine and testing before joining the rest of the herd. The latter is mandatory for accredited herds, although Johne’s testing may not be required.
Level 5 – These herds are either not carrying out herd screening or do not have evidence of a suitable control programme in place. For Johne’s disease, level 5 herds are considered to be the highest risk source of replacement stock. The cattle team at HiHealth Herdcare are here to help you with any queries you may have related to this article. Please contact David Kay (Cattle Health Scheme Manager, Edinburgh office) or any of the veterinary team on 0131 440 2628 or Karen Tait (Deputy Cattle Health Scheme Manager, Orkney office) on 01856 878293 for further advice.
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Royal Highland Show 2011 The day dawned fair for a full morning’s judging of the Highland Cattle section. Judged this year by Mr Andrew Cameron from Culduthel in Inverness, he had some tremendous classes in front of him. The overall champion of the day came from Mr Michael Poland’s Mottistone Fold, a home bred heifer, Morag Odhar of Mottistone by Eoin Mhor of Miungairigh out of Morag Odhar 2nd of Kindrochaid.
Junior Champion Ruairidh of Balmoral by Alasdair Ruadh of Craigowmill and out of Lady White 52nd of Balmoral.
From left Morag Odhar of Mottistone, stockman Willie MacLean, Lynne MacLean, Judge Andrew Cameron & HCS president Ian Bowie.
The reserve overall champion was another home bred animal which came from the cow class owned by Mr & Mrs RD Schuster, Albanach Molach 4th of Glenkinglass by Lachlan Joseph of Tain and out of Albanach 9th of Glenkinglass.
Male Champion Uallach Dubh 5th of Pollok from Glasgow City Council by Seamus 5th of Wellburn out of Una Dubh 8th of Pollok.
The marquee, run this year by North of Scotland club was exceptionally busy both with members, non members, friends and a few dignitaries from the world of agriculture including QMS chief executive Uel Morton and National Sheep Association, chief executive Peter Morris. There was an excellent barbecue on the Thursday evening with Highland beef from Charlie Bruce and enjoyed by over 100 people.
Judge Mr Andrew Cameron “It was a great honour and privilege to be invited as a judge of the Highland Cattle at the Royal Highland Show. The day was ideal for showing after the heavy rainfall earlier in the week. The classes were well attended with very good quality animals especially the two and three year old female classes. I chose the champion from the two year old class – she was a modern stylish and correct animal, bred by Mr Michael Poland and ably brought out by stockman Willie MacLean. The reserve champion I selected from the cow class. This again was a correct animal bred by Mr & Mrs R Schuster and ably brought out by their stockman, Donald Dempster. I would like to congratulate the breeders and stockpeople on the great quality of the animals shown in the ring which made the decision of selection more challenging. Congratulations to the stewards for the smooth running of the changeover of the different classes. Lastly thanks to Hazel and her team for the hard work and effort out in to ensure the success of the day. I appreciate all the efforts.”
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Great Yorkshire Show One of the largest beef cattle sections at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show there was definitely plenty for judge, Duncan Buchanan to view. His overall champion made the long trip down from the Blairlogan Fold in Clackmananshire and was shown by Dexter Logan. The three year old home bred heifer Ban-Iarla Morag 4th of Blairlogan is by Gilleasbuig of Blairlogan and out of Ban Iarla Morag 3rd of Blairlogan.
MontBlancofCladichwithDonaldDempster,judgeDuncanBuchanan, Tom Sample with Junior Champion Sorch Dubh of Cladich.
The male champion came from Ed Halford of the Kipper Lynn Fold with Camdan 1st of Culfoich by Donnachadh Ruadh 1st of West Merkland and out of Noreen of Culfoich. Reserve male was Michael Poland’s Bentalla 2nd of Mottistone by Bentalla of Glengarnock and out of Lady Alma 3rd of Kindrochaid brought out by stockman Willie MacLean.
Ban-Iarla Morag 4th of Blairlogan.
The reserve overall Champion and another Scottish animal, was Alastair Fitzsimon’s Smeorach of An Sidhean, coming from the cow class. She was last year’s overall champion and is by James Beusach of Shenavallie and out of Sally 3rd of Gallanach and brought out by stockman Angus MacGillivray.
Smeorach of An Sidhean.
The Junior Champion was from Queenie Strickland’s Cladich fold – yearling heifer Sorcha Dubh of Cladich by Whitelaw of Killochries and out of Sorcha of Craigowmill, brought out by stockman Tom Sample, and reserve Junior also from Cladich, was Mont Blanc of Cladich by Aonghas of An Sidhean and out of Molly 31st of Cladich. He was third in the bull class. We hope to split the bull class for future years as it was very well supported this year with both junior and senior males.
As always the North of England club had a great feast after the judging and the home baking was snaffled up during the week – cup cakes being a personal highlight! A great effort was put into the Housewifes’ choice and was a great team effort with everyone from Jon Strickland ensuring the there were no traily bits on the skirts to Willie MacLean pinning up material and Alison Logan giving an overall expert view. Logan and Charlotte Maughan, Julia Carr, Mhairi Dempster and Amanda and Lynne MacLean were the team – “the only way is Highland” but alas this year no winners for us. A big thank you to all for their support and help throughout the week. Judge – Duncan Buchanan “It was an honour to be invited to judge at the Great Yorkshire Show and I would like to thank the committee for their invitation. Weather wise it was a perfect day for showing cattle and there was a good turn out of Highlanders both numerically and quality wise. In the final line up of the 1st prize winners I felt I could have made a case for any of them to win but in the end I picked the animal that had caught my eye throughout the day as she had that extra “sparkle” which was Dexter Logan’s “Ban- Larla- Morag 4th of Blairlogan. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the competitors for their hard work as they all put on an excellent show.”
Royal Welsh Show 2011 A dry day welcomed judge Angus MacGillivray to this year’s Royal Welsh Show for the Highland Cattle Section. Although there were small classes the Highlanders had a successful show in general.
On Wednesday of the show Gaesgeach and his stable mate last year’s overall champion – Lilian Ruadh of Ceannacroic by Bruce Buidhe of Ceannacroic and out of Princess Ealasaid 15th of Achnacloich went forward for the Fitzhugh Pairs Interbreed and were a very creditable 5th place out of 16 breeds. Then on Thursday it was the native group of three and the third animal came from Becky & Huw Rowlands, three year old heifer, Cairistiona of Cladich by Eoin Mhor 2nd of Torloisk out of Cairistiona 4th of Cladich.
Angus’ overall champion was Gaesgeach 1st of Culfoich from the Cefn Gwrhyd fold, owned by Will Davies. Gaesgeach is by Donnachadh Ruadh 1st of Merkland and out of Ochre of Culfoich.
The female champion and reserve overall champion was a home bred animal from Duncan & Angela Handley – Two year old - Una Eiteag of Gilden Vale by Barnaigh Dubh of Cim and out of Una Ruadh of Gilden Vale.
Duncan being presented with the HCCW Salver for best 2yr old heifer from judge Angus MacGillivray, Tesco representative, Adam looks on.
Rich Thomson receives the Rowston Holiday Park Silver Salver for the best Three Year old from Judge Angus MacGillivray.
From left- Breed Secretary Hazel Baxter, Susan Davies, Judge Gwyn Corfield, Will Davies, Robin Chilton and Rich Thomson.
A great cheer went up from the ringside when the three were pulled forward to be reserve overall champions. A great day for the breed. The marquee as always at the Welsh was very steady for the week – more and more commercial queries are received at the Welsh with many farmers looking for a good commercial maternal mother. Hopefully this will bode well for our show and sale in Worcester in October. A special thank you goes to Osmonds for providing Thrivit for champion and reserve overall champions and also to Will Davies who has gifted a trophy for the overall champion for future years.
Will Davies proudly sporting his new Highland Cattle tie, Heather Wilson (Osmonds) and Duncan Handley.
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Sporting Estates Throughout 2011 demand for Scottish Sporting Estates remained relatively strong and this sector of the property market maintained it’s value and enjoyed a successful year, despite the economic conditions and the quite significant slowdown in the residential property market. Sporting estates generally come to the market only once in a generation and it is this scarcity and the prestige that comes with owning a traditional Scottish sporting estate, together with the high quality and source of the rich sport on offer that Scotland is renowned for world wide, that drives demand from both home and abroad. Despite the high level of foreign interest that the sale of Scottish estates always engenders, the majority of buyers last year have been UK based, mainly aged between 40 and 50, and a number of them were money men and hedge fund managers. In 2011, some sixteen sporting estates were sold that we know of, of which CKD Galbraith sold nine. These totalled around 125,000 acres in all and raised a cumulative total of around £65 million. Of theses, only 4 were sold to foreign buyers. This year, grouse shooting has experienced one of the most successful seasons in living memory with many moors exceeding their past records. This brings huge benefit to the rural economy, being estimated at more than £30 million and of course
jobs and stability to many fragile rural communities. There was a relatively high level of activity last year in the sale and purchase of Scottish grouse moors, including The Hopes, in the Lammamuirs, Dalmagarry in Tomatin, Lochindorb, in Moray and Glenlethnot in Angus. Millden, also in Angus and now arguably one of the finest grouse moors in Scotland, was offered to the market with a £20 mil price tag but was subsequently withdrawn. It’s difficult to predict the outlook for the sporting market in 2012, given the current financial situation and all the speculation about possible independence. Uncertainty generally has a negative effect on all sectors of the property market but given the relatively modest number of estates that come to the market in any one year and the volume of money held by high earners interested in this sector of the market, we believe demand will remain for quality sporting estates. The sporting market quickly overcame concerns in the recent past of devolution and Land reform that many feared would have far reaching effects and we consider the market will remain firm. JRC Bound FRICS 16th Feb 2012
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Highland Cattle Society Open Days Wednesday 17th August 2011 Hellifield Fold, Yorkshire It was a blue sky day that greeted over 120 visitors to Robert Phillp’s Hellifield Fold at Green Farm in Yorkshire. Highland cattle first arrived at Green Farm in 2002 as a hobby and now totals over 200 cattle with 80 pedigree cows in calf in 2011. The farm is running several Highland bulls and one British Blonde bull with the first and second crop of progeny on show.
Robert has a few Holstein cross Highland cows that are producing excellent calves from the Blonde bull. From Robert’s we moved onto H Carr & son at Lee Gate Farm, Malham. The fold is in a largely
conservation area including special scientific sites of interest. The Lee Gate Fold of Highland Cattle has been aimed at being a low maintenance Highland Fold used to improve the local biodiversity within the environment whilst at the same time still bringing in a useful income. Many visitors were not members of the society and the majority that attended were there to see the diversity of the Highland cow and what she can produce from both native and continental bulls. One gentleman had just put away his commercial herd and was looking for a low maintenance cow and hoped to go in the direction of a Highland fold.
Open day – Glenturret Estate, Crieff Despite the weather not being favourable for the visitors to Glenturret Estate on Friday 9th September, spirits were not dampened. Over 100 members and non members attended the Highland Cattle Society Open Day at Glenturret Estate, Crieff by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Alex Seldon. The couple have had the estate for over 14 years and what started as a hobby with a few highland cows has now increased to over 70 head. Using the Whitebred Shorthorn bull, Todo of Burnedge, all 30 pedigree Highland Cows are put to him and the cross calves are sold through Oban market at the end of October. Douglas McCartney, farm manager informed the group about the estate and stated the Highland Cow is ideally suited to the south facing, free draining 4000 acre heather moor. They graze the moor without any supplementary forage and also help with tick control and habitat which benefits both the farming and sporting enterprises. The cows are brought down closer to the farm buildings to calf from March onwards. The replacements are currently bought from Meggernie Estate at Glen Lyon. The Highlands have crossed extremely well with the Whitebred Shorthorn bull and are in strong demand for breeding purposes. It also proves that the Highland Cow has a definitive role in keeping stock on the hills and an ideal replacement to address plummeting suckler cow numbers. Following the introduction the visitors went out to the hill paddocks to view the cows with this year’s April born calves all being exceptionally well grown.
A stockjudging competition also took place through the morning with past President Archie McArthur judging the 4 classes and nearly a whitewash from the Bannerman family occurred with Shawny Bannerman winning and Shona Bannerman taking third place. Council member Jim Fraser was second. Following lunch at the popular tourist attraction, The Famous Grouse Experience seminars were held in the purpose built auditorium. Speakers were Basil Lowman, Willie Thomson – Harbro and Donald Hendry an independent consultant on conservation.
Both open days proved to be a great success for the society and we look forward to holding our next one in 2013. We would like to thank Robert and Wendy Phillip, H Carr & Son, Alex & Mary Seldon and Douglas McCartney for the use of their premises.
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Osmonds Premium Brand Calf Colostrum Supplement Colostrum is the term used for the very first milk that a female mammal produces. It contains a broad spectrum of immune factors i.e. antibodies which are imperative to a new-born to provide disease resistance. Antibodies in Colostrum are very large molecules which are incapable of passing through the walls of the alimentary tract without first being digested. The young mammal is born with a very porous stomach wall with the membranes and muscle fibres reminiscent of a fishing net. The large antibody molecules are able to pass through these holes into the blood until approximately 5 hours after birth when the structure of the Stomach Wall begins to tighten and close. Up to 5 hours after birth – 98% of all antibodies ingested can pass through the stomach wall. By 12 hours – only 50%. At 24 hours – 10%. 36 Hours and thereafter throughout life only 2% can pass through the stomach wall. Hence the need to introduce Colostrum into a newborn as quickly as possible after birth. The new-born mammal is born with very little immunity as during the course of pregnancy the antibodies are incapable of passing across the placental barrier. It also has limited energy reserves and needs rapid access to colostrum to maintain body temperature, especially those born when it is cold. Colostrum is also the first source of Vitamin E and Iron and in fact the Iron content of colostrum is 10 to 17 times higher in colostrum than normal milk. Colostrum also has laxative qualities and helps to pass the meconium and eliminate further fecal matter in the newborn’s digestive tract. Some farmers use frozen Colostrum from neighbouring Dairy herds. It is worth noting that Frozen colostrum should be thawed slowly in a warm water bath without using direct heat as this will destroy the antibodies. There is therefore a time factor evident here. Osmonds Premium Brand Calf Colostrum Supplement can be made when required, i.e. in an emergency without having to wait for the thawing out period. Furthermore, the Colostrum from the Dairy Herd will only contain Antibodies that either the Herd has been subjected to or injected against as opposed to the specific antibodies included in Osmonds Colostrum Supplements. Dependent on the Health Status of the neighboring Dairy Herd there is also the consideration of the risk of Johnes Disease transferable to calves. WHY USE OSMONDS PREMIUM BRAND CALF COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENT? Osmonds Premium Brand Calf Colostrum Supplement is more than just a standard Colostrum Supplement and as such contains:
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Jane Young Nelson MBE 1915 - 2011 Jane Young Nelson (nee Goodbody) was born in New Jersey on 12th September 1915. Her mother was from Hermiston near Edinburgh and her father was a New York attorney. She was the eldest of three children. The family came to live in Britain when Jane was 14. She attended school in Sussex followed by Brillantmont finishing school in Switzerland. They lived in London and at Invergarry on Loch Oich. It was here that she continued to develop her love of fishing, on the River Garry, having been introduced to it on a dude ranch in Montana. Jane, her sister Kathleen and their father saw the Loch Ness monster on December 30th 1933. In Jane’s own words “we were driving along Loch Ness looking for it one very stormy day when suddenly I saw two bumps sticking out of the water so we all got out to look at it. Luckily we had some field glasses and we watched it for 40 minutes swimming around in the loch. More and more bumps kept appearing until we finally saw nine and then it began swimming away more quickly but it was snowing so hard by this time that we lost sight of it.” The sighting was reported in the Inverness Courier. She saw it again on another occasion: “this time only one huge bump was sticking out and was going very fast across the loch”. She never saw it again. She was presented to Edward VII on her coming out. Jane married Ernest Nelson in 1939 and went to live at Achnacloich, near Oban, where she was to remain for the next 72 years. She travelled widely and had many friends from all over the world who visited Achnacloich frequently. In particular she kept in close contact with her many relatives in America and regularly visited them there. She had wide ranging interests and enjoyed conversation on all manner of subjects from science and natural history to politics and current affairs with visitors and friends. She was an avid reader, often surprising visitors with her latest choice of reading material. Jane was an out-door person who had a deep knowledge of the natural world around her. She and Ernest created a wonderful woodland garden at Achnacloich with a renowned collection of rhododendrons. The garden was open for many years under the National Garden Scheme. Jane could be found in the garden at all times of the day, weeding, pruning, planning or tackling her
old enemies – bracken and Japanese knotweed. She particularly liked standing out in the garden after dark looking at the stars. She enjoyed outdoor sports, including deer stalking, shooting and fishing and had a great love of animals. She enjoyed riding in her youth and after Ernest’s death in 1977 she became very involved in the Achnacloich herd of Highland cattle, going on to win many prizes for her stock. She remained interested in the herd until the end and latterly would always ask visitors to take her up on the hill to see them and to discuss their breeding and potential. She ran the Achnacloich Estate after Ernest’s death, developing a keen interest in the ancient oak woodland and the ecology of the Black Lochs and the part Highland cattle play in maintaining them. At one time she had a pet deer that used to have the run of the house. She adored her spaniels and had a series of them throughout her life. Jane also loved music. She was taught to play the piano by Vernon Warner, a pupil of Emile Sauer, himself a pupil of Liszt. She always encouraged family and friends to play for her and it was a great sadness for her that her deafness in later years meant she could no longer enjoy music. Jane had an open-door policy at Achnacloich. People were always made welcome and she loved to entertain family and friends. During the war it was home to refugees from Glasgow, and many have since returned to pay a visit along with their children. She actively supported the work of many different charities and was very much involved in the local community. Over the years much of
her time was given to the Red Cross of which she was president for 20 years, the Church Womens’ Guild, the WRI and Meals on Wheels. Jane Road in Dunbeg was named after her during Ernest’s period serving on Argyll County Council. She worked for 34 years with the North Argyll Health Board starting when the NHS began in 1948, at
one stage serving as the chairperson. The Nelson Ward in the new Oban hospital was named after her. Her exceptional public service was duly recognised when she was awarded the MBE. Jane became increasingly frail and moved to a nursing home in Edinburgh in May 2011. She died peacefully on 1st August.
Judy Bowser 1925 - 2011 Judy was born in Harrogate in 1925, where her father was stationed in the army. Both her parents were hugely enthusiastic country people and owned land in Dumfriesshire and, in due course, in Glen Dochart. From them Judy would gain great wisdom and knowledge on all things rural. She was evacuated from school in Sussex to Gargunnock where she was probably immune to main stream education and instead spent much of her time snaring rabbits and putting woodbines up in the woods. Judy gained her great love of agriculture from her time spent in the Land Army, where she was based in Wiltshire. Here she would develop basic skills and knowledge which were to become vital in later years. This was a period on which she looked back with real fondness and pride. At the age of 21 she inherited the Auchlyne Estate from her father and set about establishing her fold of Highland cattle on Ben More. This was to become one of the many great passions in her life. She also has 1600 Blackface ewes. Here she was able to indulge in all the things that she loved from farming to fishing, stalking to shooting, heather burning, sheep shearing and beekeeping – all these things and many more were here in abundance. She married David Bowser in 1951 and they set up home at Auchlyne, where they lived full time until 1960. For the next eleven years Judy spent much of the time pregnant, having four daughters and a son to her account, but this minor inconvenience never stopped her doing the things she loved. When Fiona was a week overdue a tenant farmer phoned to complain about stags in his hay field so at 4am Judy was out there to sort the problem, shooting five of them. From 1960 Judy and David’s time was split between Argaty and Auchlyne, with the summer
months spent in Glen Duchart, but she was never truly happy away from her own turf. Eventually a permanent move was made to Auchlyne in 1982 when Argaty House was sold. This decision was a joy to Judy as she could then devote her full attention to her own business. Judy was an enormously energetic lady who sought to cram as much into a day as possible. She had hobbies for dry days and others for wet ones, whether playing her beloved organ which roared like thunder or sorting out her plants on her window sill or greenhouse. When the working day was done she would knit furiously in the evening, producing stockings with her own hallmark spiral pattern. She was also blessed with a mischievous sense of humour which entertained both herself and those around her endlessly. The Beechams powder to t p a keeper after a good day’s shooting or the huge bottle of whisky donsted to a bottle stall, the contents long gone and replaced by cold tea.
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