Dairy Shorthorn Newsletter April 2014

Photo Competition Classes The photographic competition gets better every year and our entries perform very well in the International Photo Competition.

So don’t forget to get good photographs of your best cows throughout the summer.

Professional photographs are accepted and there is a class for scenic photographs so get snapping now don’t leave it until the entry closing date is looming. Entry forms and class details can be downloaded from the website or you can request one from the office.

Journal 2015 Christmas seems a long way off but we are already compiling reports for the journal. If you have any Regional events or competitions please let us have reports and photos as soon as possible after the event. As the show season approaches please send in any results, judges reports, photos etc straight away.

We can then begin formatting parts of the journal throughout the summer rather than having it all to do in the last three weeks.

APRIL 2014 DAIRY NEWSLETTER

Gold Cup Gold cup entries close at the end of May. We have included an entry form with the newsletter.

Any animal which qualifies for a diploma will be automatically entered for the gold cup and all diploma winners will be listed in the journal as well as receiving a star for the star brood cow list.

The winner will be presented with the gold cup at the National Dairy Shorthorn Show presentations at the Cheshire Show. Diplomas are awarded for consistent milking and regular breeding and many of you will appreciate how difficult it is to achieve the required standards, so if you have animals which qualify it is a very commendable achievement which deserves to be published.

Membership

Subscriptions were due on 1st January 2014, please forward payment if your membership still remains outstanding. Should membership not be paid in full you may not receive future mailings and it will delay any registrations submitted .

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AGM and Judging Day Events 2014 This years AGM and Judging day will be held on Saturday June 28th 2014 at

Show & Sale at Chelford

Messers Robinson,Messrs Robinson, Strickley, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LU.

National Show at The Cheshire Show

The format for the day will be: 11.30am

AGM

2nd June 2014 17th/18th June 2014 Royal Highland Show 19th/22nd June 2014

12.00 noon Lunch

AGM and Judging day at J Robinsons.

1.00pm

Judging

28th June 2014

3.00pm

Herd visit.

Livestock Event at NEC

Judge to be Mr J Gribbon.

2nd/3rd July 2014

This is a great opportunity for all members to learn more about judging cattle and to practice Reason Giving. We would urge all young members who are interested in cattle judging to come along and have a go.

The society does not require judges to attend the judging day in order to remain on the judging panel but the judges committee are very keen to encourage all existing judges to attend and brush up their judging skills. It will also be the venue for the North West Region Judging day.

Great Yorkshire Show

All Breeds All Britain Calf Shows new venue This show has now moved venues to Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire. It has been reported that the cows sheds and show ring at this new location are fantastic.

8th/10th July 2014 Royal Welsh Show 21st/24th July 2014 UK Dairy Day at Telford International Centre (New Event) 17th September 2014 Bath & West (South West) Dairy Show 1st October 2014 All Breeds All Britain Calf Show at Three Counties Showground (New Venue) 18th/19th October 2014 Show & Sale at Beeston (New Venue) 24th October 2014 Following on from the merger of Frank Marshall and Wright Manley our Society Sales will be held at the Beeston Agricultural Centre as from 24th October 2014. Please note the change of day from Monday to Friday.

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Wainwrights Telford International Centre Wanderings UK Dairy Day at

The National Dairy Show 2014 The NEC, Birmingham Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July Contact: Sian Mercer Event livestock co-ordinator Tel 0845 458 2711 or sianmercer@rabdf.co.uk

This is a new event Launching in September 2014, UK Dairy Day is a one-day dairy trade event that will be of interest to all. Mark your calendar for Wednesday 17th September 2014 and plan your visit to the Telford International Centre now. Further details, news and developments can be viewed on the shows website - ukdairyday.com

Red Cattle Genetics

Livestock will feature even more prominently at this year’s event. The National Dairy Show is expanding in response to positive exhibitor feedback and visitor demand for more Livestock. The number of free dairy stall places is being increased by 25% to 300 for the seven breeds. They are also locating the main show ring from the Livestock Hall to the adjacent trade hall 18 which features the Genetics Zone with all the key suppliers. This will subsequently provide the opportunity for more spectators.

Once again, they will be offering both exhibitors and cattle a first class environment:  temperature controlled buildings  nearby milking parlour and wash down area  state of the art clipping area  water on tap in the stall lines  free show box lorry-to-stall drop off  an enviable international showcase; in 2013 we welcomed guests from 22 different countries  free stall places; a full refund will be made on the £50 entry fee on every stall occupied prestigious silverware and prize money.

Remember, you will have the chance to parade your entries to an audience representing 80% of the UK’s dairy cows, by far the largest attending any UK agricultural event this year.

We would like to see as many Dairy Shorthorn entries as possible at this prestigious event. Entry closure date is 6th June 2014.

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For further details regarding this event please contact David Wainwright on 07968757956.

This year brings new bulls into the Red Cattle Genetics brochure.

Please call the office today to obtain a copy of the new brochure: Tel 02476 696549.

Royal Highland show At this years Royal Highland show there will be a special guest Tony Fountain, from Australia. Tony is a well known and respected auctioneer. Tony has agreed to give a short talk on Thursday afternoon prior to the prize presentation. All Dairy members are invited to come and listen to his entertaining talk. Then in the Evening Morrisons are generously sponsoring a BBQ for all members.

Admission will be by ticket only so it is essential that you book your tickets through the office. The tickets will be available for collection from the stand at the show.

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