Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Journal, Vol. 12, 2016

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The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland Contents: Society Staff Members and Society Directors 2015 3 Secretary’s Report 5 President’s Report 7 Rules and Conditions of Coates Herd Book (Beef) 8 This Years Letter - ‘K’ 10 Beef Expo 2015 – Best Breed Stand 11 Beef Shorthorn Breed Characteristics 13 Beef Shorthorn launches type classification scheme 15 Type Classification Results 17 Young Handlers Results for 2015 - J McCulloch 21 National Young Show Stars 23 Beef Shorthorn Young Members day at Highland Wagyu 25 Buccleuch Open Day September 2015 26 Scottish suckler producer secures top cattle award 28 Plynlimon Open Day 29 Beef Shorthorn take to the city streets to celebrate British Livestock 30 Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club 33 North of England Club Herd Competition 2015 35 North of England Club Calf Show 2015 & Spring Herd Visit 36 North of England Club Herd Autumn Visit 2015 37 Central England Club 2015 Herd Competition Results 40 Central England Shorthorn Club Autumn Tour September 2015 42 Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club 45 Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Competition 2015 47 South West Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Competition 2015 49 South West Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club 2015 Photo Competition 49 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Herd Visit 50 The South Wales & Mid Western Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders Herd Competition 2015 51 South Wales and Midwestern Visit to Lamboro Herd 53 AGM N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club Report 55 N.I Beef Shorthorn Clubs Annual Herd Competition 2015 59 Open Meeting of the N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club 62 N.I Beef Shorthorn Clubs Herd Visit 63 Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 2014 & 2015 65 Northern Ireland Autumn Show & Sale & N.I Calf Fair and Beef Expo 67 Meonhill Herd Wins Most Improved Herd Award for the Beef Shorthorn breed 71 Beef Shorthorn: adding value to a ‘classic size’ family farm 73 A Small Herd with a Big Impact 75 Milk to meat: breeding a functional suckler cow for the industry 78 High output, low input livestock production without payments 81 Great foragers, easy calving, ample milk 86 Beef Shorthorn ticking all the boxes as a functional suckler cow 88 Pre/Post Purchasing of a Breeding Bull 89 Stirling Bull Sales – February 2015 91 Stirling May Sales 2015 101 Carlisle Show & Sale 2015 103 The “Roadway” Herd 106 Stirling Bull Sales – October 2015 107 Beef Shorthorn cross store demand remains strong 111 Mohmar Beef Shorthorn trophy goes to Uppermill 113 Annual Autumn Sale at Chelford Agricultural Centre 117 Skipton Sale 2015 119 Exhibiting at Shows and Sales 121 UK Beef Shorthorn Championships at the Great Yorkshire Show 122 Housewives Choice 128 Royal Highland Show 129 Royal Welsh Show 135 Royal Bath & West Show 137 Regional Shows 139 Borderway Agri-Expo 161 Stars of the Future Calf Show 165 Southern Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 168 East of England Calf Show at the Smithfield Festivall 171 Beef Shorthorn Breeders Directory 172 New Members and Prefixes 176 Beef Shorthorn Society Membership and Registration Fees 180 Merchandise 180

Advertisers: Althorne Beef Shorthorns 151 Alvie Shorthorns 160 Balgay Shorthorns 167 Ballard Beef Shorthorns 70 Beautry Pedigree beef Shorthorns 20 Cairnsmore Beef Shorthorns 166 Caramba Shorthorns 84/85 Castlemount Shorthorns 154 Cavans Beef Shorthorn Herd 64 Chapelton Beef Shorthorns 39 Cogent Singature Beef 22 Coldrochie Beef Shorthorns IFC Cooper Beef Shorthorns 62 Craigfaddock Beef Shorthorns 163 Creaga Shorthorns 54 Croxton Park Beef Shorthorns 34 Derwentwood Polled Shorthorns 100 Dunsyre Beef Shorthorns 156 Faradale Beef Shorthorns 150 Farmers Guardian 136 Fearn Farm 164 Farm Matters 178 G H Construction 110 Gilven Beef Shorthorns 116 Glenariff Pedigree Beef Shorthorns 80 Glenbrae Beef Shorthorns 76 Glenisla Shorthorns 146 Glenkiln Shorthorns 82 Grandtullybrae Beef Shorthorns 144 Harrison & Hetherington 104 Hallsford Shorthorns 118 Highland Wagyu 126-127 Highland Wagyu BC Highlee Beef Shorthorns 16 Holkin Beef Shorthorns 10 Housebyers Shorthorns 72 Knockenjig Beef Shorthorns 77 Knowehead Pedigree Beef Shorthorns 11 Lowther Shorthorns 2 Lucombe Beef Shorthorns 121 Meonhill Shorthorns 6 Meonside Beef Shorthorns 52 Mineshop Beef Shorthorns 170 Millerston Beef Shorthorns 4 Nordic Star 134 Osberton Shorthorns 179 Oakleigh Shorthorns 46 Pikelowe Beef Shorthorns 32 Plynlimon Beef Shorthorns 157 Pode Hole Farm IBC Red Cattle Genetics 180 Redhill Beef Shorthorns 133 Ricketstown Shorthorns 58 Rowanberry Pedigree Beef Shorthorns 56-57 Sandwick Beef Shorthorns 112 Shawhill Shorthorns 87 Stanford Park Estate 38 Sprys Shorthorns 48 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Assoc. 51 Stonehills 18 Stoney Royd Pedigree Beef Shorthorns 102 Stonmour Herd 177 Symphony Beef Shorthorn 14 The Holmeere Herd 140 Turncroft Shorthorns 53 Uppermill Beef Shorthorns 114-115 Upsall Polled Shorthorns 138 United Auctions 169 Wavendon Beef Shorthorns 74 Warmington Beef Shorthorns 44 Wenmar Beef Shorthorns 68-69 Willingham Beef Shorthorns 12 Wivey Herd of Beef Shorthorns 90 Woolcombe Beef Shorthorns 60 Wright Marshall Ltd 162

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LOWTHER SHORTHORNS

MAULDS MEABURN, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA10 3HW

BREEDABILITY

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M IK E C L A R K 01931 7 1 5 8 8 2 07967 5 0 7 7 9 6

PREDICABILITY

GENES WITH YOU IN MIND Look out for the first calves by LS Eagle 276, the only animal out of RB Eagle 255th in the UK. These calves are causing us real excitement for their growth, style and shape.

The Beef Shorthorn Society Directors

HQ News:

Patron: HRH The Princess Royal List of Directors for 2015

Society Staff Members “Who to contact and for what�

President Mr Geoff Riby

t: 01262 673043 e: ribyslivestock@gmail.com

Vice-President Mrs S Horrell

t: 01733 270247 e: sally@horrell-podehole.co.uk

President: Geoff Riby t: 01262 673043 e: ribyslivestock@gmail.com

Vice-President:

Members for North Scotland Major John Gibb

t: 01575 582227 e: glenislashorthorns@hotmail.co.uk

Sally Horrell

Mrs Cathryn Williamson

t: 07816322280 e: cathrynw54@gmail.com

e: sally@horrell-podehole.co.uk

t: 01733 270247

Members for South Scotland Mr Donald Biggar OBE

t: 01556 660205 e: djbiggar@aol.com

Secretary:

Mr Carey Coombs

tel: 01899 810273 e: carey.coombs@btinternet.com

e: frankmilnes@shorthorn.co.uk

Mr Douglas McMillan

t: 01285 721050 e: md.mcm@btinternet.com

Frank Milnes

Members for Northern England and Wales

Claire Ward

Mr Rob Paisley

t: 01943 816068 e: rob@westmoor.plus.com

Dairy Registrations and Red Cattle Genetics

Mrs Caroline Ivinson

t: 01768 881343 e: sandwickfarm.ousby@hotmail.co.uk

e: claire@shorthorn.co.uk

The Hon. Gerald Turton

t: 01845 537932 e: turtongerald@hotmail.com

Members for Southern England Mr Trevor Brown

tel: 01908 357050 e: hootensfarm@gmail.com

Mr Charles Horrell

t: 01733 270247 e: charles@horrell-podehole.co.uk

Mr Charles Horton

tel: 01285 850905 e: nellfarm@btconnect.com

Members for Northern Ireland Mr David Alexander

t: 02825685168 e: davidalexander24@hotmail.co.uk

Special Member

Rachel Foley Beef Registrations and General Enquiries e: rachel@shorthorn.co.uk

Sue Watkins Office Manager and Accounts e: suewatkins@shorthorn.co.uk

Roger Kelley Accountant e: rogerkelley@shorthorn.co.uk

Past Presidents Mr Mark Holmes

t: 07973115103 e: mark@meerebarn.com

Secretary Mr Frank R Milnes

t: 02476 696 549 e: frankmilnes@shorthorn.co.uk

4th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2LG tel: 02476 696 549 fax: 02476 696 729 email: shorthorn@shorthorn.co.uk www.shorthorn.co.uk

Front cover: Two Beef Shorthorn heifers parading down Fleet Street as part of the Celebration of British Livestock. Photo by Ruth Downing

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MILLERSTON “Bred to Breed”

AWESOME AUGUSTAS! Augusta Glint

by Millerston Cyclone, Female Champion Stirling February ‘15

Augusta Helen

by Millerston Einstein, Female Champion Stirling October ‘15

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Secretary’s Report The World Shorthorn Conference comes round every three years and now in 2016 it is going for the first time to Uruguay.

Full details of the tour and conference can be found on the Uruguay web site at www.shorthorn.com.uy These tours and conferences are a wonderful way to see how cattle are reared in other parts of the world and to meet other Shorthorn enthusiasts from many different Countries. We will have a good contingent of breeders travelling from the UK and if you would like to visit a part of the world you would not normally visit, seeing Beef Shorthorns and enjoying some wonderful hospitality in the company of other Shorthorn enthusiasts then please do join us. It is not all about cows and there will be opportunities to see tourist attractions and sample the rural way of life in Uruguay. I can guarantee an enjoyable trip.

The breed and the Society here in the UK are continuing to move forward in a very positive and exciting manner and 2015 has been one of the most successful years ever.

The sales throughout the year have been well supported and the trade for Beef Shorthorns has been excellent, particularly for females with many sales achieving 100% clearance.

Averages of over £2000 for maiden heifers is something we could only have dreamed of only a few years ago, and whilst these averages are now being achieved my only note of caution is that prices cannot continue to rise indefinitely and vendors must on occasions be prepared to accept what the market will pay on a given day.

The show circuit appears very healthy for Beef Shorthorns with the highest entry of any breed at both the Royal Highland Show and the UK Beef Shorthorn Championships at the Great Yorkshire Show. We are indebted to all the members who make the time and effort to exhibit their stock which is the biggest advertisement for the breed. Without their commitment we would not enjoy the tremendous success we currently have.

Congratulations must go to James Porter for winning the Mohmar Trophy and cheque for £1000, generously donated

by Highland Wagyu, for the second successive year. We must also congratulate Cathryn Williamson of Alvie Estates and Highland Wagyu for their success at the Royal Highland and UK Beef Shorthorn Championships respectively.

The number of registrations has risen to almost 4,000 with over 80 new members joining the Society during the year. The list of new members is published at the back of this journal so please help to make all these new members very welcome and invite them to your club meetings where they can share their love of Beef Shorthorns with similar like-minded people.

The commercial benefits of using Beef Shorthorn cattle in the suckler hard are the main reason for our existence and the reports on several successful commercial enterprises in this journal are good to see.

The Society has attended many shows and events throughout the year to promote the breed and this year the stand at all the events has been noticeably busier than ever with enquiries for sales and membership. The icing on the cake for us was at the Beef Expo at York when we won the award for the best breed society stand, judged by Adam Henson. We are very grateful to those members who help on these occasions by providing stock to exhibit on the stand and to our clubs who also organise and man the stands at regional events.

The club structure is essential to a successful society and I am delighted that a new club the Welsh and Borders club has been formed this year. I would urge all members in Wales and the borders to support this new club and get involved.

The future of any organisation is dependent on its youth and we are very fortunate to have some enthusiastic young members taking part in regional and national events. The inaugural National Young Show Stars event was held at the Three Counties Showground and we were very well represented by two teams. Thanks must go to Tina Russell for organising our own Young members day at Highland Wagyu and then coordinating the teams for the Young Show Stars Challenge. Congratulations must go to John McCulloch who has had an incredibly successful year in young handlers competitions and crowned off his year by winning the National Young Stock Person award at the East of England Smithfield Festival.

The Board of Directors meets four times a year and is continually looking at ways to improve the breed and take it forward to achieve a greater market share. The Beef Shorthorn is renowned as the ideal functional suckler cow, with fertility, milking ability, ease of calving, mobility and longevity as the key traits and the Directors are keen to promote these traits.

Some concern has been expressed about the incidences of double muscling appearing in some Beef Shorthorns and the Directors are adamant that this trait is contrary to practically all the maternal traits we promote in the breed. The Beef Shorthorn breed characteristics are mentioned elsewhere in this journal and double muscling is clearly identified as an undesirable trait. There are no plans at present to test for the myostatin deletion gene but the situation will continue to be monitored by the Directors.

A major new initiative launched this year has been the type classification scheme for Beef Shorthorns. Details of the scheme can be seen elsewhere, but the scheme is being offered free of charge to our members to encourage everyone to participate.

Simply contact the office to register your interest.

The success of the breed is only made possible by the commitment and dedication of the Directors who give their time and expertise for the benefit of the Society, so my thanks go to them all for their help and support and also to the staff in the office who are committed to providing a first class service to all our members.

Sadly this will be my last report for the journal as I am retiring in July 2016 after 16 enjoyable and exciting years as Secretary.

I have to say that I never ever saw myself in this particular role 17 years ago but it has been a fantastic experience and in many ways it is very much like farming in that it isn’t a job, it is a way of life and a very enjoyable one at that. I know that this wonderful breed will continue to grow and prosper – onwards and upwards.

Frank Milnes

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President’s Report This, the 2016 year book is packed with the tremendous achievements of our breed and its members over the last year.

This has to be our best year yet so it is a real privilege to be president at this time.

In the past year, I have really got to grips with how things work and I am full of admiration for everyone involved.

The Beef Shorthorn has done remarkably well and the entire world knows about it. This doesn’t just happen. The Directors have a publicity and promotions committee, chaired by Sally Horrell and assisted by Liz Snaith, our freelance PR consultant.

The whole years publicity is planned and carefully targeted and works to great effect. No other breed has had more publicity than ours, obviously only possible with the support of the members. Everything is planned and presented to the full Board of Directors before it is activated so great events such as the Open day at the Duke of Buccleuch at Selkirk who won the commercial suckler herd competition are orchestrated to bring full benefit to the breed.

It was good for the Directors who were present that day because we heard from the manager Sion Williams how the Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross is the only cow to reliably carry a Charolais calf , calve it down and the have sufficient milk to rear it well. It was music to our ears. This links me to our breed development committee, chaired by Carey Coombs. This Committee looks at all aspects of breeding, disease, recording, EBV’s, type classification and the latest developments to take the breed forward. And what a success!

There are now 70 herds classified or waiting to be classified.

By type classification, we can monitor and find the better structured cows and also watch any trends that develop over time. Eventually the data will form bull proofs for confirmation.

Breed Development are also watching double muscling, this is causing many breeders concern. So the committee are producing a “Breed Characteristics” document, particularly for newer members, which will highlight the undesirable trait of double muscling. We must ensure that the beef Shorthorn breed as a maternal breed remains fertile, easy calving, mobile and milky. Double muscling would wipe this out at a stroke.

This committee has had a lot of work in the year, an extra 3 meetings on workshop classification alone.

Watching over the committee and the directors overall is the Finance Committee. Chaired by Charles Horrell, this committee, serious and restrained, keeps our feet on the ground. As a Society, we do punch well over our weight, this can sometimes mean that members have a higher expectations than is realisable.

The Finance Committee keeps us in check it is their job to guide us on investments, disciplinary issues and our relationship with the Dairy Shorthorn Society.

One of our big strengths is this good relationship from which both societies benefit. Sharing, office and staff and our Secretary, does save both Societies money, and anyone running a business will know that overheads can be crippling.

But by sharing, our future does look safe.

Knowing the finances are safe, allows us to celebrate the breeds success and there is no better way than supporting the shows.

As I have said previously many show reports are packed into our new publication but as President, I was particularly impressed by the UK Beef Shorthorn Championships the Great Yorkshire Show and the classes at the Royal Highland Show. Numerically and standard wise, we are way in front of any other breed.

The good running of our shows, judges and class structure, comes under the Judges Committee, chaired by Mark Holmes.

This committee “rolls forward” ideas as many of our recommendations are 3 and 4 years in advance and with other committees everything is scrutinised by the full directorship before approval.

I am indebted to the directors for their support and wise council. Attendance has been exceptional with most meetings having 100% present. None of the above would be effective without our Breed Secretary Frank Milnes assisted by Rachel Foley, Claire Ward and Sue Watkins. The dedication and effort to the breed is inspiring and the help and support to myself as President, President Elect, Sally Horrell and Past President Mark Holmes, is greatly appreciated.

Frank is always available to anyone, director or not, so it is going to be difficult going forward as Frank has decided to retire in July after 16 years. I first met Frank 35 years ago when we both served in the Yorkshire National Milk records committee. Frank was a kind and considerate person then, just as he is now. In work, he is like a human dynamo, things always get done.

Frank is with us until July 2016 so while I have to acknowledge that this is the last Journal with him as secretary, he will continue to drive the breed forward into the coming year.

I would like to wish him and Chris all the best for the future.

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Rules and Conditions of Coates Herd Book (Beef) (amended 01/07/12) Applicable From July 1st 2012 1. All registrations to be sent to The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, 4th Street, NAC, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG. 2. The Society will only accept registrations from the breeder who must be a bona fide member of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, or in the case of imported animals, from the owner.

3. Registration Forms can be obtained from the Society and photocopies can be made. Fees must be submitted along with application forms. Computer based information systems may be substituted for registration forms by prior approval of the Society.

b). Registration of FEMALE animals over 12 months of age - £100

c). No male registrations will be accepted for animals over 12 months of age

11. Animal identification:

Each animal for registration must be identified as follows and exactly corresponding to the unique UK Cattle Passport e.g. UK 000000 000000. A Coates Herd book (Beef) number will be issued on the pedigree certificate.

12. Animal Name:

Females

Herd Name/Cow family name/Cow name or number.

4. Cost of registration:

Males

Herd name/bull name or number.

Please refer to the current costs published and dated by the Society. Refunds will not be made in the event of a registration being cancelled.

5. The member will be able to register his/her cattle under the member’s herd name provided the herd name is registered. Council may decline to register any herd name considered similar to another breeder.

13. Calves names shall also include as a suffix designated letter P polled, H horned, AI got by artificial insemination, ET embryo transfer, IIU imported in utero.

6. To be eligible for registration, all animals must be of Shorthorn colour, red, white or roan.

14. Polled and Horned animals to be recorded together in the Herd Book. The abbreviations (P) or (H) to be registered as part of the name. (P) where the progeny is polled or showing loose scurs unattached to the skull. (H) where the progeny is horned or dehorned.

7. Animals may be refused registration if of a colour showing markings or conformation foreign to the Shorthorn breed, and including genetic defects

15. When an animal is a twin it shall so be stated following the name of the animal on the registration and the sex (M) or (F) given of which it is a twin.

8. Calves must be registered or birth notified by the age of four months.

16. The Society reserves the right to recover from the member the full cost of responding to correspondence and enquiries for identification resulting from tag loss, the responsibility for proof of identity at all times to rest with the owner.

9 a) . Each animal submitted for registration must be the progeny of a sire and dam each of which is registered with the Society in the pedigree section of Coates Herd Book (Beef), or other approved overseas Herd Book. The directors of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle

Society will have sole discretion to decide which overseas herd books are approved.

b). All cases of dead-born calves or calves which for any reason are not to be entered into the herdbook must be notified to the Society on the appropriate form. Such notifications must be made within four months of the date of birth. Late registration of calves for which full details have been notified to the Society will be accepted for registration on payment of the appropriate fee.

10. On late registration, of birth notified calves, fees increase as follows:

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a). Over 4 months, and up to 12 months old – double the standard fee. beef shorthorn

17. From July 1st 2011 all male calf registrations must be accompanied by a hair sample for DNA testing. All bulls born after 1st January 2000 used for semen collection, must be DNA tested/blood typed and that report lodged with the Society prior to registration of its progeny got by Artificial Insemination/E.T. 18. In any dispute over parentage the Society reserves the right to have the animal DNA/blood typed at the owner’s expense.

19 Registration of calves got by “embryo transfer” and “imported in utero” shall be accepted by the Society provided all other bylaws of the Society are complied with. If required by the Society, blood typing of the donor bull, donor cow and when requested a parent verified blood type/DNA of the resultant calves will be done at the expense of the breeder.

20. When live animals, semen or embryos are imported the importer must register with the Society a four generation pedigree together with the relevant registration fee before any progeny can be registered. The imported genetics is entered into the “register for imported animals”. The country of origin will be denoted on the registration certificate by abbreviation. Offspring of these imported genetics, subject to the breed standards of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society at the time of application are eligible for registration in Coates Herd Book (Beef).

21. Animals registered in Coates Herd Book (Dairy) can only be imported into the Beef book if they are 100% (pure).

22. It is beholden on the importer to satisfy the breed standards required by the board of directors of the Beef Shorthorn Society at the time of application and registration. The Board of Directors of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society shall accept no liability for costs incurred with an unsuccessful application.

23. Private Sale. – If an animal is transferred into another pedigree herd outside a Society Sale, both buyer and seller must sign and date the back of the pedigree certificate, and return it to the Society for endorsement and re-issue with the appropriate fee submitted. The cost and responsibility rests with the seller.

24. When selling pedigree Shorthorns which include the involvement of the Society in the transfer of the pedigree certificate to the new owner, the Society recommends to its members, with no cost, liability or involvement of the Society to provide to the buyer the quality assurance of Breeding Warranties currently required by the National Beef Association.

a) The member shall request that the Society appoint an inspector to inspect the proposed animal(s). In exceptional cases photographic evidence may be accepted at the discretion of the Society. b) The member shall provide such information as the inspector and the Society shall require. c) If in the opinion of the inspector the proposed animal is of sufficient special quality to be introduced into the Herd Book the inspector shall verify the identity and the UK Passport Number, and register the Special Foundation Cow. GRADE A (one Top Cross)

GRADE B (Two Top Crosses)

See rule 26

Dairy Dam

Beef Herd Book

100%

Beef progeny (male and female) pure

87.5% but less than 100% Beef progeny (female only) Grade C

75% but less than 87.5% Beef progeny (female only) Grade B

50% but less than 75%

Beef progeny (female only) Grade A

26. GRADING UP REGISTER.

It has been the philosophy of the Society to allow and encourage after visual inspection the introduction into the Herd Book of non-registered special female Shorthorn type and colour animal considered to be of special value to the breed, and described as a Special Foundation Cow. Where a member seeks to register an animal as a Special Foundation Cow, the following regulations shall apply:

Female progeny of an animal registered in Grade A, by a bull registered in Coates Herd Book (Beef) to be registered in a Grade B register if of Shorthorn type colour and conformation. Such calves to be recorded as suffixed with “GRADE B”.

GRADE C (Three Top Crosses)

25. Progeny of a bull registered in the pure bred section of Coates Herd Book (Beef) mated to an animal registered in Coates Herd Book (Dairy) UK and Ireland can be registered in Coates Herd Book (Beef) under the following special provisions of the (Beef) Grading register.

Female progeny only of a Beef Shorthorn Bull registered in Coates Herd Book (Beef) out of a Special Foundation Cow approved by inspection by the Society to be registered in a Grade A register. The female calf to be recorded as suffixed with the “GRADE A”. The dam to be identified on the pedigree certificate by the cattle passport number and “Special Foundation Cow” suffixed to its common name.

Female progeny of an animal registered in the Grade B by a bull registered in Coates Herd Book (Beef) to be recorded in Grade C register if found to be of Shorthorn type colour and conformation. Such calves to be recorded as suffixed “GRADE C” Progeny (male and female) of an animal registered grade C to enter Coates Herd Book (Beef) in the appropriate section.

27. All grade females registered in Coates Herd Book (Beef) are not eligible for showing in pedigree Beef Shorthorn classes and if entered for Society sales they will be sold at the end of the sale.

28. The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society shall reserve to itself by its board of directors the sole and absolute right to interpret these and other guidelines, rules, regulations or conditions and to settle or determine all matters in regard to or otherwise arising out of the business of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

Registration rules appertaining to the genetic defect Tibial Hemimelia effective from 3rd October 2007

29. All animals imported into Coates’s Herd Book (Beef) including animals from Coates’s Herd Book (Dairy) must be tested TH free.

30. Imported embryos will only be accepted for registration in Coates’s Herd Book (Beef) if the sire and dam have been tested TH free. beef shorthorn

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31. Progeny from imported semen will only be accepted for registration in Coates’s Herd Book (Beef) if the donor bull has been tested TH free.

32. All samples of blood sent for testing will require a result release form to be included giving permission for the results to be sent to the Shorthorn Society. All TH results will be published on the Shorthorn Society website.

33. Progeny of TH carriers, or progeny of animals deemed by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society to be “at risk” * must be TH tested in order to be accepted for registration in Coates’s Herd book (Beef). From 1st March 2008, no TH carrier animals will be accepted for registration into Coates’s Herd book (Beef).

34. Any TH carrier animal previously registered with the Society and transferred to a new owner will have the pedigree certificate stamped with the words “TH Carrier”.

35. TH carrier animals or animals deemed by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society to be “at risk” * can not be sold at Society sales.

36. All animals submitted for entry to the grading register as foundation animals must be tested TH free.

37. The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society reserves the right to insist on a TH test, at the breeder’s expense for any animal registered with the Society or submitted for registration.

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* At risk animals are defined as animals whose pedigree contains an unbroken line to a known TH carrier.

The Society accepts no liability for any misunderstanding or misinterpretation.

Members are advised to contact the Society on any points for clarification.

Notes for Sale/Auction Catalogues.

The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society has previously sanctioned the use of Maine Anjou cattle (a French breed of Shorthorn derivatives) in a controlled breed improvement programme.

That successful programme is now complete and has been closed (Oct 1999) All calves born on or after 1st January 2001 shall be registered in the Coates Herd Book (Beef) with no mention of percentage (pertaining to Maine Anjou influence) provided that both parents are previously registered in Coates Herd book (Beef).

Purchasers who are interested in the influence of Maine Anjou in any prospective purchase are invited to inspect the four-generation pedigree certificate, or contact the Secretary for further details. Cattle born before 1st January 2001 will continue to display the percentage of pure Shorthorn blood on their certificate.

‘K’ Is the Year Letter for 2016

Knowehead Pedigree Beef Shorthorns

1st Bull Calf by Echo

Beef Expo 2015 - Best Breed Stand 21st May 2015 The NBA Beef expo, an annual festival of British Beef moved North this year to the York Auction Centre. The Beef Shorthorn stand was very fortunate to have some excellent livestock on display. Mark Severn provided his bull Podehole Elite a powerful bull which attracted a lot of attention and Woodheads provided three Beef Shorthorn sired steers ready for slaughter which demonstrated the type of animals which could be produced by using a Beef Shorthorn bull and which qualified for the 20p premium from Woodheads when slaughtered for their signature beef range.

We were very grateful to Jim Holden of Woodheads for sourcing the steers and for their breeder Doug Dear for bringing them on to the stand and also to Mark Severn for bringing his bull. The stand was the busiest we have ever seen at any event with a constant stream of people many of whom were seriously interested in starting new herds of Beef Shorthorns and who have indeed gone on during the year to purchase animals either privately or from our Society sales. It is very encouraging meeting these new members and makes our attendance at these events very worthwhile. There were over 20 beef breed society stands at the event and we were delighted in the afternoon to be presented with the best breed society stand by the judge for the day Adam Henson. Thanks must also go to Mark Holmes and Charles and Sally Horrell who helped to field the flow of enquiries throughout the day. All in all a very successful day.

2015 Spring calves by Coldrochie Echo

New stock bull Aberdona Greengrass with spring calving cows 1000ft above sea level

BioBest Hi-Health & Breedplan BVD Accredited & Vaccinated Visitors always welcome

John & Jill Redpath Knowehead, Kilry, Blairgowrie.

PH11 8JA tel/fax: 01575 560233 mob: 07801313853 email: redpathknowehead@aol.com

Beef Shorthorn Breed Characteristics Beef Shorthorn colours are Red, White or Roan. Black markings are undesirable

Female

Male

Head should be feminine with bright, clear, alert eyes and a wide muzzle with teeth making good contact with the palate and showing no signs of undershot or overshot jaw.

Strong masculine head with broad muzzle with teeth making good contact with the palate and showing no signs of undershot or overshot jaw.

Neck should blend neatly in to the shoulders with a good width to the chest and a neat clean brisket flowing in to a level underline with no extended gut.

A deep body with a good spring of rib is desirable to give plenty of rumen capacity.

Topline from the shoulders to the hook bones should be long and straight with a slight slope from the hook bones to the pin bones. Plenty of width between the pin bones to provide ease of calving.

From the plates a natural width of firm fleshed first thigh following down through a deep second thigh to a level flank with good udder attachment and medium sized square teat placement.

Double muscling is undesirable.

The legs should show a degree of angle at the hock and at the pastern but should not be too straight or too sickled.

Feet should have good depth of heel and when walking, the rear legs should follow straight behind the fore legs.

Strong neck and broad shoulders with clean brisket.

Good body depth and spring of rib with underside running parallel to long, firm topline.

The rump should be long wide and square on top with a slight slope from hooks to pins.

From the plates a wide firm fleshed first thigh following down through a deep well rounded second thigh to a well filled deep flank.

Double muscling is undesirable The testicles should be of uniform size and consistency, suspended equally and not twisted.

The circumference of the testicles should be at least: Bulls under 18 months – 32 cms Bulls 18 to 24 months – 34 cms Bulls over 24 months – 35 cms The size of the testicles is directly related to the fertility of the bull.

A loose, pendulous sheath is undesirable.

The legs should show a degree of angle at the hock and pasterns but should not be too straight or too sickled.

Feet should have good depth of heel and when walking the rear legs should follow straight behind the fore legs.

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SYMPHONY Beef Shorthorn The Symphony herd is only 30 cows strong, including 10 ped BSH, having decided to gradually move to all pedigree BSH in 2014 we added LYNTHORPE BRAWITH BUD 10th in calf to Glenisla Explora.

LYNTHORPE BRAWWITH BUD 10th with her bull calf SYMPHONY JASPER

In March 2015 we added Ballylinney Smokey 1404 and in September ROADWAY LOVELY GAZELLE 7th and her heifer calf by Glenariff Cherokee, and yearling ROADWAY AGUSTA HALO. Big thank you to judge David Bell for the placing in the Central England BSH Club Competition 2014:

1st LLANARTH EMLYN in bull born before 2013 2nd SYMPHONY GRANVILLE bull born in 2013 Our group of bulling heifers including HALO, SMOKEY and in front SYMPHONY HARRIET

3rd in the Small Herd Class

Members of:

BVD free since 2014 JOHNES level 1 since 2014 IBR monitoring and vaccinating LEPTO vaccinating

The summer interrupted by Rob and Fiona’s wedding

JO & ROBERT PEARCE BROAD OAK FARM, HOLLINGTON, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE. DE6 3GB tel: 07807440894 / 07989770160 | josephinepearce@btinternet.com

Beef Shorthorn launches type classification scheme The Beef Shorthorn Society has launched a type classification scheme in August 2015, which is designed to enable members to accelerate breed progress and offer an improved functional suckler cow to meet with market demand.

The initiative which is believed to be the most comprehensive of its kind offered by any beef breed society, is designed to identify females with strong maternal traits and good structural soundness.

Delivered by independent professional classifiers, the two part scheme comprises a 14-trait linear classification together with a composite classification in four categories – body confirmation, beef character, legs and feet and mammary, which when added together provide the animal’s final score.

This final score together with the ranking – from Poor to Excellent, will be automatically appended to the animal’s name and made visible on pedigree certificates, Breedplan records and sales catalogues.

Beef Shorthorn Society’s Frank Milnes says: “We are pleased to roll out this new voluntary initiative to all our members, free of charge. Breeders have made huge strides in the last two decades in developing an animal which meets the current insatiable demand for a functional suckler cow by using Breedplan data as well as their eyes and ears in their selection procedures.

“Introducing the opportunity for them to type classify their animals is the latest element to add to their tool kit. It will help to speed up breed improvement by enabling them to more readily identify females with the strongest maternal traits within their respective herds, along with good conformation and structural soundness.”

Society vice chairman Sally Horrell whose family runs the Peterborough based 55 cow Pode Hole herd comments: “Type classification is another tool to enable us to look closely at our breeding programme, improve the herd and ensure that we keep going forward on the right track. Furthermore, to have a classifier on the farm to type classify our herd is an exciting opportunity to benchmark our cows against a breed standard.

“It will highlight areas that we need to focus improvement on and also the strong traits within our herd.

We will then be able to identify where these traits have come from in our breeding programme and tweak these as we go forward, which is always our intention when purchasing the next stock bull.

“As a vendor and purchaser of breeding bulls, then type classification will be an important part of our buying decisions. It is not always possible to get on farm to see the dam of a bull that we would wish to purchase, consequently in future, high classification scores throughout a dam line will give more confidence in the transaction.

“This scheme is very inclusive for all our members, whatever their herd size. It will enable them to improve their own herds which ultimately, will raise the standard in the national herd.

As the scheme goes forward and it is more widely used, it will give the Society the opportunity to monitor traits and provide guidance through the benchmark to help keep the breed true to type.”

Postscript November 2015: “Having completed our first on farm type classification I am even more convinced of the importance of the scheme to the breed. We found the process certainly helps you to look at your cattle in a very objective way identifying strengths and weaknesses. We were pleased to see dam lines which were consistently giving high scores and also areas which we could improve.

Overall, it was a very useful exercise which we will certainly be continuing in the future.

“Following on, we have just purchased a new young stock bull and are delighted that his dam and grand dam have both classified as Excellent – we are excited to see the results of his influence on the herd.”

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Type Classification Results - Excellent and Very Good Cows Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Mr D J Biggar OBE - CHAPELTON EX 93 7 CHAPELTON SECRET SALLY 2341 EX 92 6 CHAPELTON GEM 2616 EX 92 4 CHAPELTON SISTER 3337 EX 91 8 CHAPELTON JACKIE 2130 EX 91 5 CHAPELTON ZOLA J3130 EX 90 3 CHAPELTON DUCHESS L3704 VG 88 9 CHAPELTON CHEERLEADER 839 VG 88 8 CHAPELTON WATERLOO 2049 VG 88 5 CHAPELTON JUNE 3152 VG 88 5 CHAPELTON HONEYSUCKLE 3153 VG 87 11 CHAPELTON CHEERLEADER 776 VG 87 5 CHAPELTON WILD EYES J3024 VG 87 5 CHAPELTON VERONICA J3037 VG 86 8 CHAPELTON GEM 2044 VG 86 7 CHAPELTON GEM 2469 VG 86 5 CHAPELTON SECRET SALLY 3132 VG 86 5 CHAPELTON SISTER 3151 VG 86 3 CHAPELTON DUCHESS L3650 VG 86 2 CHAPELTON WATERLOO 4054 VG 85 6 CHAPELTON RUTHIE 2610 VG 85 4 CHAPELTON CHEERLEADER 3346 VG 85 3 CHAPELTON HONEYSUCKLE L3649 VG 85 2 CHAPELTON PIXIE 4021 VG 85 2 CHAPELTON DUCHESS 4049 VG 85 1 CHAPELTON ARIEL 4406 Mr J Cameron & Miss V Orr – TRAINVIEW EX 90 7 NONPAREIL X492 OF UPSALL VG 86 3 UPPERMILL ROTHES MOMO VG 86 2 AYLWARD BLYTHESOME 26TH Carey Coombs - DUNSYRE EX 92 6 DUNSYRE ENSAY 6TH EX 92 8 DUNSYRE IONA 5TH EX 91 9 LOCH AWE PRIMROSE 9TH EX 90 7 DUNSYRE MEDWYN MAID 2ND EX 90 5 DUNSYRE MEDWYN MAID 5TH EX 90 5 DUNSYRE VENUS OPAL 8TH EX 90 3 DUNSYRE LEILA 29TH VG 89 3 DUNSYRE DAISY 14TH VG 88 4 DUNSYRE WILD EYES 4TH VG 88 5 DUNSYRE OPAL 14TH VG 88 2 DUNSYRE MEDWYN MAID 11TH VG 87 5 DUNSYRE VATERSAY 16TH VG 87 2 DUNSYRE HONEYSUCKLE OPAL 11T VG 87 2 DUNSYRE MAGIC 11TH VG 86 7 DUNSYRE PRIMROSE 3RD VG 86 5 DUNSYRE HYACINTH 9TH VG 86 3 DUNSYRE DAISY GRETTA 8TH VG 86 2 DUNSYRE GIGHA 18TH VG 86 2 DUNSYRE VENUS OPAL 13TH VG 86 2 DUNSYRE IONA 19TH VG 85 6 DUNSYRE HYACINTH 8TH VG 85 5 DUNSYRE ROSE MAGIC 4TH VG 85 3 DUNSYRE MEADOWSWEET 22ND VG 85 2 DUNSYRE VENUS OPAL 12TH VG 85 2 DUNSYRE LEILA 32ND VG 85 1 DUNSYRE MEDWYN MAID 12TH VG 85 1 DUNSYRE LILY 54TH David & Rosemary Dickie – KNOCKENJIG EX 93 4 KNOCKENJIG MARGO D1808 EX 92 4 GLENISLA SALLY BROADHOOKS C703 EX 92 4 KNOCKENJIG FLOSSY DEWDROP EX 92 4 KNOCKENJIG DUCHESS D1809 EX 91 7 GREGORS ZOLA EX 91 6 GLENISLA MARGO B609 EX 90 5 MOUNTBENGER CARON EX 90 5 GREGORS ROSIE 2ND VG 88 4 KNOCKENJIG LOVELY DAMSEL VG 88 3 KNOCKENJIG FOXGLOVE FLAKE E1819 VG 87 6 GLENISLA DUCHESS B585 VG 87 2 KNOCKENJIG ROSIE DUCHESS E1814 VG 87 3 KNOCKENJIG ROSIE DUCHESS E1815 VG 87 2 KNOCKENJIG LOVELY YASMIN VG 86 2 KNOCKENJIG TESSA VG 86 1 KNOCKENJIG LOVELY YASMIN 2 VG 86 1 KNOCKENJIG FLOSSY CAMILLA VG 86 1 KNOCKENJIG MARGO 2 VG 85 1 KNOCKENJIG MARGO Mr. J.W. Frame – GALLA EX 90 8 EASTHELE LOVELY GINA 2ND EX 90 6 BON-ACCORD ROSE DUCHESS 18TH VG 88 3 GALLA DAWN ZETA VG 87 3 GALLA ELIZABETH MARGO VG 87 3 GALLA EUGENIE VG 86 10 BON-ACCORD SUNNY WILDEYES 3RD VG 86 3 GLENBRAE FLOSS E8 VG 86 1 PIKELOWE BUTTERWORT F37 VG 85 3 GALLA ELVIRA DUSTY VG 85 2 GALLA FREDA DUSTY

Herd Book No. Sire

543800801 553801932 573800168 533800318 563800132 583800329 523800261 533800273 563800148 563800149 493801104 563800126 563800128 533800265 543800813 563800141 563800147 583800317 593801169 553801910 573800170 583800397 593801159 593801166 603801474

CHAPELTON TYPHOON TOFTS ROMANY CAVANS YANKEE Y838 CHAPELTON TYPHOON CAVANS YANKEE Y838 CAVANS YANKEE Y838 CHAPELTON WELCOME CHAPELTON TYPHOON CHAPELTON TYPHOON CAVANS YANKEE Y838 CF VARSITY X CAVANS YANKEE Y838 CAVANS YANKEE Y838 CHAPELTON WAVERLEY CHAPELTON TYPHOON CHAPELTON TYPHOON CAVANS YANKEE Y838 GLENISLA BANQO CAVANS YANKEE Y838 TOFTS ROMANY CAVANS YANKEE Y838 GLENISLA BANQO GLENISLA BANQO GLENISLA BANQO CHAPELTON TYPHOON

543800472 WALLACE OF UPSALL 573800925 PODEHOLE YEOMAN 583801006 TARRANT WAVERLEY 523801421 533800635 503802090 543801940 553800493 563800604 573801966 553800475 543800340 553800485 583802143 553800482 573801961 583800825 533801391 543801404 573801956 583800822 583802137 583802145 533801406 553800484 563801724 583800813 583802133 593800851 593800861

DUNSYRE STORM S096 GROVELAND PUCCINI GROVELAND PUCCINI DUNSYRE STORM S096 DUNSYRE WRANGLER UPPERMILL MORSE DUNSYRE ASTERIX DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE DUNSYRE YORKIE AYLWARD LUSCIOUS 2ND DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE UPPERMILL MORSE DUNSYRE ASTERIX GROVELAND PUCCINI DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE AYLWARD LUSCIOUS 2ND DUNSYRE ASTERIX AYLWARD LUSCIOUS 2ND AYLWARD LUSCIOUS 2ND DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE DUNSYRE YORKIE DUNSYRE ASTERIX AYLWARD LUSCIOUS 2ND AYLWARD LUSCIOUS 2ND LANGALBUINOCH BARNEY

573800551 563801431 573800548 573800552 533801733 553800393 563800313 563801514 573800547 583800844 553800386 583800847 583800848 593800941 593800940 603801345 603801346 603801351 603801349

GLENISLA BARBARIAN GLENISLA ZAMBEZI GLENISLA ZINZAN HOLMEERE GEORGE SUTHERLAND BUNDABERG ET FEARN WYVIS GLENISLA ZIGZAG KNOWEHEAD MALADDO GLENISLA ZINZAN CAVANS NORTHERN LIGHT B277 FEARN WYVIS CAVANS NORTHERN LIGHT B277 CAVANS NORTHERN LIGHT B277 MEONHILL CHARLIE CHAPLIN MEONHILL CHARLIE CHAPLIN MEONHILL CHARLIE CHAPLIN MEONHILL CHARLIE CHAPLIN MEONHILL CHARLIE CHAPLIN MEONHILL CHARLIE CHAPLIN

513803310 543801476 573800109 583800335 583801241 513803118 583800103 603803245 583801545 593802316

CHAPELTON PROMOTER TOPPER OF CRAIGEASSIE GALLA ATLAS GALLA ATLAS GALLA ATLAS AYLWARD NOMAD 2ND S148 REDHILL BLACKADDER EIONMOR HIGHLANDER 90P GALLA ATLAS KIDSTON RAMBO 1ST

Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

Major J.P.O. Gibb - GLENISLA EX 93 8 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE TANSY Z461 533800660 EX 92 3 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE FLAKE E794 583800380 EX 91 8 GLENISLA DESIREE Z433 533800498 EX 91 8 GLENISLA WATERLOO ANDREA Z443 533800604 EX 91 6 GLENISLA CROCUS B565 553800381 EX 91 5 GLENISLA EVA BROADHOOKS C691 563800397 EX 91 5 GLENISLA WATERLOO NAOMI C639 563800404 EX 90 10 GLENISLA EVA BROADHOOKS X313 513803206 EX 90 10 GLENISLA DESIREE X343 513803214 EX 90 7 GLENISLA BROADHOOKS A507 543800386 EX 90 6 GLENISLA DESIRE 553800382 EX 90 3 GLENISLA SALLY BROADHOOKS F866 593800272 VG 89 7 GLENISLA MARGO A511 543800390 VG 89 6 GLENISLA WATERLOO ANDREA B581 553800384 VG 88 7 GLENISLA EVA BROADHOOKS A508 543800387 VG 88 6 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE FLAKE B597 553800389 VG 88 4 GLENISLA DESIREE D748 573800480 VG 88 3 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE FLAKE E791 583800377 VG 87 5 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE FLAKE C693 563800398 VG 87 5 GLENISLA STARLET C657 563800526 VG 87 3 GLENISLA SALLY BROADHOOKS E802 583800383 VG 86 8 GLENISLA WATERLOO NAMOI Z427 533800494 VG 86 1 GLENISLA DESIREE D752 573800481 VG 86 2 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE TANSY F886 593800278 VG 86 1 GLENISLA DESIREE G974 603800692 VG 85 3 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE TANSY E793 583800379 VG 85 1 GLENISLA FOXGLOVE FLAKE G967 603800213 Mr. H. Horrell - PODEHOLE EX 94 4 PODEHOLE MADELINE CHOICE 563800451 EX 93 5 PODEHOLE RITA BEDAZZLE 553800856 EX 92 8 PODEHOLE TESSA YOKEL 523800856 EX 92 5 PODEHOLE ROTHES CHIFFON 563800570 EX 92 4 PODEHOLE RITA DIVINE 573800769 EX 91 6 PODEHOLE MADELINE ZETA 533800621 EX 91 6 PODEHOLE GENOA ADELE 543800066 EX 91 6 PODEHOLE GYPSY ANGEL 543800068 EX 91 6 PODEHOLE IRENE ACCLAIM 543800776 EX 91 6 PODEHOLE PHANTASY ANDREA 543800778 EX 91 4 PODEHOLE PHANTASY CORONA 563801814 EX 91 3 PODEHOLE GYPSY DIAMOND 573800777 EX 91 3 PODEHOLE RITA DAZZLE 573801712 EX 91 3 PODEHOLE GYPSY ESTELLE 583800449 EX 90 7 PODEHOLE BROADHOOKS ZOE 533800069 EX 90 5 PODEHOLE GYPSY CREAM 563800572 EX 90 3 PODEHOLE PHANTASY EMPRESS 583800444 VG 88 8 PODEHOLE PHANTASY YVE 523800185 VG 88 6 PODEHOLE PHANTASY Y-YOU 523801429 VG 88 4 PODEHOLE HEATHER DART 573800768 VG 88 3 PODEHOLE TESSA DELIGHTFUL 573800771 VG 88 1 PODEHOLE GYPSY FREESIA 593800893 VG 87 6 PODEHOLE IRENE BLOOM 553800127 VG 87 4 PODEHOLE MADELINE COSIMA 563800444 VG 87 3 PODEHOLE GYPSY CARNIVAL 563801816 VG 87 3 PODEHOLE GYPSY DELORES 573801713 VG 87 3 PODEHOLE BROADHOOKS EMERALD 583800439 VG 87 3 PODEHOLE TESSA EDELWEISS 583800442 VG 87 3 PODEHOLE HERMIONE EXCEPTION 583800446 VG 87 1 PODEHOLE GYPSY FENELLA 593800889 VG 86 6 PODEHOLE PHANTASY ASTRID 543800779 VG 86 3 PODEHOLE PHANTASY DREAM 573800049 VG 86 2 PODEHOLE ROTHES EMMA 583801987 VG 86 1 PODEHOLE BROADHOOKS FLEUR 593800895 Playfair Farms – TOFTS EX 91 3 TOFTS LOVELY E797 583801471 VG 88 3 TOFTS LOVELY E721 583800868 VG 88 2 TOFTS MAID F944 593801087 VG 87 3 TOFTS WINEBERRY E787 583801469 VG 86 3 TOFTS WINEBERRY E764 583801008 VG 86 2 TOFTS GOLDEN DROP F842 593801113 VG 86 2 TOFTS WINEBERRY F929 593801124 VG 86 1 TOFTS LOVELY G045 603802112 VG 85 3 TOFTS FLOSS E751 583801023 VG 85 2 TOFTS WINEBERRY F933 593801126 Mr.J.B.Pollard – OCEANVIEW VG 86 3 OCEANVIEW DELILAH 573801064 VG 86 1 OCEANVIEW GRACE 603800011 E & T Richardson – CATTERALL EX 92 4 CATTERALL PRINCESS 1ST 553801635 EX 90 5 STONEHILLS PROSPECT PEARL 533801817 VG 88 4 TOFTS WINEBERRY B1283 553801266 VG 88 3 TOFTS WINEBERRY D497 573801530 VG 87 3 CATTERALL BUTTERCUP E1 583801887 VG 86 4 ALVIE BUTTERCUP 553800691

VG 86 4 STONEHILLS FOXGLOVE FLAKE 3RD 563802102 VG 86 2 GLENISLA DESIREE D773 573800487 VG 86 2 STONEHILLS BODACIOUS PRINCESS 573801678 VG 85 2 CATTERALL PRINCESS 2ND F2 593800685

BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 BROUGHTON PARK THUNDER C023 FEARN WYVIS GLENISLA VAGABOND FEARN WYVIS FEARN WYVIS FEARN WYVIS BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 GLENISLA VAGABOND GLENGLOY CASANOVA BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 INGLETON HUTTON FEARN WYVIS FEARN WYVIS HOLMEERE GEORGE HOLMEERE GEORGE GLENISLA ZAMBEZI SULL-GNCC PURE SOLUTION HOLMEERE GEORGE GLENISLA VAGABOND BROUGHTON PARK THUNDER C023 GLENISLA FIRST SOLUTION GLENISLA DRUM MAJOR BROUGHTON PARK THUNDER C023 GLENISLA DRUM MAJOR TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE LOCH AWE LUCKY JIM TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE PODEHOLE YETI CHAPELTON PROMOTER CHAPELTON PROMOTER NEVADA WARRIOR NEVADA WARRIOR NEVADA WARRIOR TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE PODEHOLE YETI TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE NEVADA WARRIOR TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE CHAPELTON PROMOTER NEVADA WARRIOR TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE CHAPELTON CLANSMAN PODEHOLE YETI TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE CHAPELTON PROMOTER TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE CHIEFTAIN OF UPSALL NEVADA WARRIOR TROJAN OF CRAIGEASSIE CHIEFTAIN OF UPSALL CHAPELTON CLANSMAN TOFTS JOVIAL S147 TOFTS JOVIAL S147 TOFTS WINNER C385 TOFTS PREMIER X691 TOFTS JOVIAL S147 CAVANS BOURBON TOFTS PREMIER X691 TOFTS WINNER C385 TOFTS JOVIAL S147 TOFTS MARKSMAN C487 TOFTS JOVIAL S147 BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 TOFTS ATLAS Z900 PROSPECT OF SKAILLHOUSE TOFTS CAPTAIN X698 TOFTS JOVIAL S147 CHAPELTON PROMOTER WOLF WILLOW MAJOR LEROY 1M [SS] LAIRGATE ARTHUR HOLMEERE GEORGE ELLIOT BODACIOUS DUNSYRE NORTH STAR

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Type Classification Results - Excellent and Very Good Cows Class Lactation Heifer/Cow

Herd Book No. Sire

J Scott & Partners – FEARN EX 92 6 FEARN PASSION B714 553800544 EX 92 5 FEARN MUSETTE B774 553800548 EX 91 3 FEARN ESME MUSETTE E1030 583800580 EX 90 6 FEARN MUSETTE B724 553800787 VG 88 4 FEARN PETAL DELIA D900 573800795 VG 88 3 FEARN PETAL DELIA D904 573800796 VG 88 2 FEARN FRANCESCA DELIA F107 593802394 VG 87 8 FEARN SUZETTE Z539 533800589 VG 87 5 FEARN CONNIES PASSION C826 563800729 VG 87 3 FEARN ELLE PASSION E994 583800578 VG 87 2 FEARN ET PASSION E1059 583800581 VG 87 2 FEARN EMPRESS PETAL E1054 583800583 VG 86 7 FEARN MILLIE FLOSS 533800653 VG 86 6 FEARN PASSION B727 553800545 VG 86 2 FEARN ELIZABETH PASSION E1050 583800642 VG 86 2 FEARN PASSION F1096 593802400 VG 86 1 FEARN PASSION GEM 603801155 VG 86 1 FEARN PASSION GEORGIE 603801162 VG 85 2 FEARN FLO MAISIE F1100 593802401 Mr F H G Shields – DONINGTON EX 91 4 KINSBOURNE ANYA 563802317 VG 87 4 DONINGTON CATRINA RUBY 563802403 VG 86 1 DONINGTON PRINCESS ELSIE 593802298 VG 86 1 DONINGTON FANNY RUBY 593802306 VG 85 2 DONINGTON FELICITY RUBY 593802308 Mr. D.J. Steen - BALLYLINNEY EX 93 4 BALLYLINNEY WHEAT 14TH 603802565 EX 92 7 CHAPELTON JUNE 2185 533800325 EX 92 5 BALLYLINNEY LILY 3RD 543801800 EX 92 4 BALLYLINNEY JEN 5TH 563802446 EX 91 7 BALLYLINNEY SNOWFLAKE 3RD 533801061 EX 91 5 SECRET X583 OF UPSALL 553802251 EX 91 4 DUNSYRE IRENE 8TH 573800901 EX 91 3 LARGYVALE ROTARY AUGUSTA 573801665 EX 91 4 BALLYLINNEY DAISY 23RD 573802309 EX 91 4 BALLYLINNEY BLYTHSOME LIA 2ND 583802170 EX 90 5 BALLYLINNEY WHEAT 13TH 553801299 EX 90 4 LARGYVALE BOSS AUGUSTA 563801794 EX 90 3 CROXTONPARK KATRINA STARLIGHT 573801866 EX 90 3 BALLYLINNEY MISS RAMSDEN 2ND 583801825 VG 89 7 BALLYLINNEY LILY 533800006 VG 89 5 BALLYLINNEY VANITY 1ST 543801799 VG 89 4 CAIRNSMORE CASEY YVONNE 563800325 VG 89 4 BALLYLINNEY BLOSSOM 11TH 573802318 VG 88 6 TESSA X479 OF UPSALL 543802004 VG 88 4 BALLYLINNEY LILAC 2ND 553800821 VG 88 4 BALLYLINNEY LANCASTER ZABRINA2ND 563802216 VG 88 4 GLENISLA DESIREE D718 573800475 VG 87 6 CAIRNSMORE ANABELLE SHEENA 543800308 VG 87 4 BALLYLINNEY FAIRY ZARA 553801963 VG 87 4 BALLYLINNEY LILAC 3RD 563801768 VG 87 4 BALLYLINNEY GOOSEBERRY 11TH 563802452 VG 87 4 BALLYLINNEY MATCHLESS 1ST 573802323 VG 87 3 DUNSYRE GRADUATE 4TH 583800828 VG 86 7 BALLYLINNEY JOSIE 3RD 533801256 VG 86 5 CHAPELTON KYLA 2606 553801917 VG 86 4 BALLYLINNEY FLOWER 6TH 573801127 VG 86 4 BALLYLINNEY DAISY 24TH 573801130 VG 86 3 LARGYVALE ROTARY AUGUSTA 2 573801664 VG 86 3 BALLYLINNEY YOUTHFUL 1ST 573802339 VG 86 3 LARGYVALE ROTARY MENNA 583802584 VG 86 3 LARGYVALE ROTARY KYLA 583802585 VG 86 4 BALLYLINNEY JENNIE DEANS 697 613802779

BUNDALEER YANKEE CRUISER Y2 GLENISLA TAM BUNDALEER YAHOO SERIOUS Y31 BUNDALEER YAHOO SERIOUS Y31 FEARN ZEUS FEARN ZEUS MEONHILL HIGHLAND CAPTAIN GLENISLA TAM BUNDALEER YAHOO SERIOUS Y31 FEARN BOOMERANG 751 FEARN BOOMERANG 751 FEARN BOOMERANG 751 FEARN XCALIBER BALMYLE CRACKLE BUNDALEER YAHOO SERIOUS Y31 MEONHILL HIGHLAND CAPTAIN DAKOTA OF UPSALL DAKOTA OF UPSALL MEONHILL HIGHLAND CAPTAIN ALTHORNE ZEUS GLENARIFF ZICO CORRUS OF UPSALL CORRUS OF UPSALL CORRUS OF UPSALL CROXTONPARK OSBERT CHAPELTON TYPHOON CAIRNSMORE WALTER CAIRNSMORE WALTER CAIRNSMORE WALTER VIRGINIAN OF UPSALL DUNSYRE YORKIE UPPERMILL ROTARY 2ND FEARN WYVIS CAIRNSMORE WALTER CAIRNSMORE WALTER THORN THE BOSS CROXTONPARK ADOLPH FEARN WYVIS CRAIGFADDOCK SIMBA (DS) CAIRNSMORE WALTER ELLIOT BOO BOO CROXTONPARK OSBERT WATCHMAN OF UPSALL BALLYLINNEY EXTRA GOLD FEARN WYVIS HOLMEERE GEORGE FEARN SCOTSMAN CAIRNSMORE WALTER CROXTONPARK OSBERT BALLYLINNEY JAMES CROXTONPARK ORVILLE DUNSYRE ASTERIX CRAIGFADDOCK SIMBA (DS) TOFTS ROMANY FEARN WYVIS FEARN WYVIS UPPERMILL ROTARY 2ND FEARN WYVIS UPPERMILL ROTARY 2ND UPPERMILL ROTARY 2ND CAIRNSMORE WALTER

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Mr. D.J. Steen - BALLYLINNEY VG 85 6 FINGASK LANCASTER AILSA 543800630 VG 85 5 BALLYLINNEY ROSETTE 553800806 VG 85 5 BALLYLINNEY REMEMBER 2ND 553800809 VG 85 4 GLENISLA FLOWER D784 573801465 Andrew Thompson - PIKELOWE EX 91 3 PIKELOWE GOLD QUEEN C10 563801405 EX 90 9 HALLSFORD CARNATION ROUGE 503801725 VG 88 4 FIELDHOUSE CONSTANCE FLO 20TH 563801115 VG 86 4 PIKELOWE BUTTERWORT C09 563801280 VG 86 4 FIELDHOUSE DANIELLE 573801152 VG 86 2 HOLMEERE BROADHOOKS ELLA 583802242 The Hon. G. Turton - UPSALL EX 92 10 NONPAREIL WENDY OF UPSALL 503801572 EX 92 10 TESSA X303 OF UPSALL 513803146 EX 91 5 SAPPHIRE X567 OF UPSALL 553800179 EX 91 4 CLIPPER X586 OF UPSALL 553802254 EX 90 9 URY MAID X328 OF UPSALL 523800128 EX 90 6 SECRET X547 OF UPSALL 553800084 EX 90 4 SECRET MAID X625 OF UPSALL 563800053 EX 90 4 URY MAID X687 OF UPSALL 573800060 EX 90 3 NONPAREIL X702 OF UPSALL 573800415 VG 89 9 MARIGOLD X332 OF UPSALL 523800126 VG 88 6 TESSA X505 OF UPSALL 543800716 VG 88 5 AUGUSTA X563 OF UPSALL 553800180 VG 88 4 CLIPPER X572 OF UPSALL 553800260 VG 88 3 VICTORIA X716 OF UPSALL 573800435 VG 87 6 CLIPPER X517 OF UPSALL 543801076 VG 87 5 JILT X592 OF UPSALL 553800786 VG 87 4 CLIPPER X621 0F UPSALL 563800051 VG 87 4 NONPAREIL X689 OF UPSALL 573800061 VG 86 8 CLIPPER X431OF UPSALL (P) 533800375 VG 86 4 AUGUSTA X549 OF UPSALL 553800085 VG 86 4 CLIPPER X628 OF UPSALL 563800071 VG 86 3 VICTORA X722 OF UPSALL 573801099 VG 86 2 JILT X862 OF UPSALL 593800558 VG 86 1 AUGUSTA X877 OF UPSALL 603800053 VG 86 1 AUGUSTA X904 OF UPSALL 603801123 VG 86 1 TESSA X930 OF UPSALL 603801132 VG 85 4 VICTORIA X630 OF UPSALL 563800072 VG 85 2 GEM X 801 OF UPSALL 593800003 VG 85 2 CLIPPER X809 OF UPSALL 593800551 VG 85 2 TESSA X844 OF UPSALL 593800553 Mr & Mrs J.D.A. Williamson - ALVIE EX 93 7 DUNSYRE LADYBIRD 2ND 533801418 EX 92 3 ALVIE LOVELY DAMSON 573800035 EX 92 3 GRANDTULLYBRAE YANTARA TRIXY 3RD 573800438 EX 91 5 ALVIE BLUEBELL 553800690

EX 90 3 ALVIE EMILY NETTLE 583800699 VG 88 3 ALVIE AUGUSTA EVELYN 583800700 VG 87 4 ALVIE AUGUSTA CLOVER 563800746 VG 87 4 ALVIE LADYBIRD DELIGHT 573800950 VG 87 2 ALVIE ESMERELDA 583802429 VG 86 4 ALVIE LOVELY EILIDH 583800881 VG 86 2 ALVIE MISS ELLIE 583802015 VG 86 1 ALVIE LOVELY GOLDILOCKS 603800832 VG 86 1 ALVIE IRANIA GRACE 603800869 VG 85 4 ALVIE CRYSTAL SPARKLE 563800852 VG 85 1 ALVIE GWENDOLYN ZOLA 603800820 VG 85 1 ALVIE GOLDTONIA BROADHOOKS 603800825 VG 85 1 ALVIE GEORGIA RAMSDEN 603800830 VG 85 1 BALLYLINNEY WHEAT - 1204 603802411

HOLMEERE CAMPBELL CAIRNSMORE WALTER CAIRNSMORE WALTER HOLMEERE GEORGE BYLAND GOLD SPEAR CHAPELTON NORSEMAN CAIRNSMORE ZORRO PRINCE BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 ALBION L’ANNIVERSAIRE CAIRNSMORE THRASHER UPPERMILL RECTO UPPERMILL RECTO UPPERMILL RECTO CROOKED POST TRIPLE A8K TRUNLEY SOLDIER SUTHERLAND BUNDABERG ET DUNSYRE NORTH STAR VORTREKKER OF UPSALL ATILLA OF UPSALL TRUNLEY SOLDIER WALLACE OF UPSALL BEN HUR OF UPSALL BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 ATILLA OF UPSALL VORTREKKER OF UPSALL VORTREKKER OF UPSALL ARGONAUT OF UPSALL ATILLA OF UPSALL WALLACE OF UPSALL BELMORE FUEL INJECTED V12 DUNSYRE NORTH STAR BROUGHTON PARK THUNDER C023 DUNSYRE BONAPARTE DINGO OF UPSALL ATILLA OF UPSALL BELMORE PATRIACH F102 VORTREKKER OF UPSALL LOCH AWE LYSANDER DINGO OF UPSALL COUGAR OF UPSALL DUNSYRE WOLFSTONE HURTISO YOUNG BLOOD VIRGINIAN OF UPSALL WOLF WILLOW MAJOR LEROY 1M [SS] ALVIE CONNOR HURTISO YOUNG BLOOD HURTISO YOUNG BLOOD ALVIE BRAVEHEART GLENISLA ZINZAN HURTISO YOUNG BLOOD GLENISLA ZINZAN ALVIE ENDURANCE UPPERMILL JINKS BUTTERFIELD ABLE SEAMAN GLENISLA ZINZAN CHAPELTON DUKE 3221 GLENISLA ZINZAN FEARN WYVIS

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BEAUTRY EXCALIBUR, born 11/1/11, 1st prize Male AGRI EXPO 2011

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BEAUTRY PEDIGREES WINNERS OF THE NORTHERN BEEF SHORTHORN CLUB HERD COMPETITION

1ST PRIZE SMALL HERD 1ST STOCK BULL - BEAUTRY EXCALIBUR 1ST BULL CALF - BEAUTRY HERMES

BEAUTRY HERMES, born late March 2014

BEAUTRY HAGRID, born late March 2014

CHeCS HEALTH SCHEME MEMBER & BREEDPLAN. TB 4 AREA ALSO HOME TO BEAUTRY TEXELS & BELTEX

Stuart and Gail Currie

Beautry House, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire. BD24 0LA e: northernequine@btconnect.com t: 01729 840284

Young Handlers Results for 2015 - J McCulloch “John McCulloch crowned off a tremendously successful year of young handlers competitions by winning the National young stockperson of the year award at the Royal Smithfield Festival. Competitiors not only had to handle their calves but were also individually interviewed and questioned about cattle and the industry. A fantastic achievement – well done John” 2nd April - Part of the Beef Shorthorn Beef team at the National Young Show Stars 2015, Three Counties Showground, Malvern along with James and David Rea. 9th May - 2nd and Reserve Overall young handler with Mohmar Henrietta Broadhooks at Ayr County Show 2015 and qualified for Young Stockperson of the Year 2015.

23rd May - 1st and Overall Champion young handler with Mohmar Henrietta Broadhooks at Fife Show 2015.

13th June - 2nd and Reserve Overall young handler with Mohmar Heathermaid Irania at Stirling Show 2015.

21st June - 4th in the 15-16 age category against 10 other young handlers with Mohmar Heathermaid Irania at the Royal Highland Show 2015 16th July - 1st in the 12-16 age category against 16 other competitors and Overall Champion young handler with Mohmar Heathermaid Irania at the Great Yorkshire Show 2015 1st August - 1st and Overall Champion young handler with Mohmar Heathermaid Irania at Perth Show 2015 and qualified for Young Stockperson of the Year 2015 27th November - National young stock person winner at Smithfield Festival with Podehole Tessa Hollyhock.

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FIRE FOX (P)

SIRE: CHAPELTON COVENANTOR (P) | DAM: GLENISLA WATERLOO ZOLA R73 (P) MGS: DUNSYRE MERCENARY (P) | AI CODE: BS0861

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National Young Show Stars The 1st and 2nd of April 2015 saw the first ever National Young Show Stars competition held at The Three Counties Showground. The event consisted of competitions for beef, sheep and dairy teams as well as auctioneers and butchers.

Each team had to be sponsored by a society or brand and The Beef Shorthorn Society generously sponsored two teams in the beef competition. This required teams of three people; all aged under 24 with one member under 18, to partake in different activities over the two days under constant scrutiny to gain points. The two teams consisted of Romy Jackson, Sophie Pallet, and Charlie MacLean in one team who chose to emphasise the breed’s maternal qualities. John McCulloch, James Rea and David Rea were in the other team who chose to emphasise the beef and meat qualities of the breed.

Prior to the event itself the teams were responsible for sourcing sponsorship and were fortunate enough to be jointly sponsored by Highland Wagyu. The maternal team also obtained financial sponsorship from Show Time Supplies and marketing material from Wright Marshall and Chapelton Beef Shorthorns. The beef team also obtained sponsorship from Aquarian and Mcinnes Show. The majority of the work for the event took place before the two days and included organising the presentation stand which had to promote the main sponsor; hence the two teams adopted their own stance.

Other preparation included sourcing promotional materials, flowers, posters, banners and clothing as well as a cow cake, flower planter and trellis making. Ultimately the stand had to promote the breed to the best of our abilities and therefore we obtained as much marketing equipment as we could. We also had to arrange accommodation and maintain constant communication with other team members to coordinate ideas.

Each team was required to attend with two animals and these were kindly sponsored and delivered to site by Charles and Sally Horrell of Pode Hole. The animals had to be halter trained but unwashed or clipped. Throughout the two days the cattle were the team’s responsibility and no external assistance was permitted. The teams were observed from arrival and marked by a scrutinizer on a range of elements including team work, knowledge and technique.

On day one the teams arrived and set up their promotion stands which had size restrictions and were assessed on their aesthetics and information.

The cattle arrived at midday and in the afternoon the teams took part in stock judging. The stock judging had been devised to exceed the usual Young Farmers competition and required competitors to exclude two animals from the six in the pen before ranking them and providing reasons. All three members judged the cattle and one member was marked on their reasoning. beef shorthorn

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Day two was another busy day in which the teams had to wash, clip and dress the cattle ready for the show ring within a restricted time frame. In the afternoon two members of the team lead the animals whilst the other member was interviewed in the ring. Questions included breed and marketing knowledge as well as opinions on current rural affairs affecting the beef industry. The day concluded with an awards presentation.

Over the two days the teams were not allowed any help and organised every element of the competition themselves.

Points could be gained in six different categories which were; how well the team worked together, cattle preparation and presentation, stall presentation and promotion, stock judging placing and reasons, parading and ring etiquette and the interview. The competition allowed each team member to demonstrate their skills in areas they were most confident and the team assessment allowed members to support each other over the two days. The event was exceptionally well organised and thoroughly well thought out so that competitors gained the most out of the experience.

Both teams worked extremely hard in preparation for and during the event. The experience allowed us to learn how to coordinate a team and prepare for a show in a way that young people do not usually experience. We were extremely fortunate to have tremendous support from our parents and sponsors and we were very proud to represent The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

Out of the 21 competing teams the boys representing beef shorthorns beef qualities did very well to come 12th place with the maternal qualities team doing equally as well to be placed 7th! Overall it was a very strong competition with the overall winners, a British Blue team, securing a trip to Canada later in the year.

A huge thank you to all the sponsors, especially The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society for being generous enough to send two teams, and all the others who helped support us; Highland Wagyu, Showtime Supplies, Mcinnes Show, Aquarian Clothing and Chapelton. Another very big thank you to Charles and Sally Horrell at the Podehole herd for supplying four excellent heifers. Competing in the event was only possible because of these very generous sponsors to whom we are all extremely grateful.

The National Young Show Stars Competition will be running again in 2016 and having gained so much from the experience we would highly recommend any young members who are considering competing contact the Society to express their interest.

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Beef Shorthorn Young Members Day at Highland Wagyu 22nd and 23rd August 2015 Young and some not so young members enjoyed a memorable weekend in August at a Beef Shorthorn New and Young Members event organised by Tina Russell and hosted by Highland Wagyu owners Mohsin and Martine Altajir.

The two day event held at Blackford Farm in Perthshire attracted members from as far afield as Lincolnshire and Ireland.

Attendees had the opportunity to watch demonstrations as well as participating in four different workshops.

The cattle clipping was carried out by George McCulloch and Willie McLaren who ably demonstrated how effective clipping can be when showing a beast.

The judging workshop run by Jane Landers and James Playfair Hannay was very informative and prompted some lively discussion amongst attendees. At the end of the session participants had to judge 4 heifers and place them in order giving reasons for doing so.

The Ring Craft workshop gave participants a chance to practice how to lead and present cattle in a show ring. Some of the heifers were fairly new to this as well so it made an interesting session.

Last but not least, the Show cattle Dressing session run by Richard and Carol Rettie was very much hands on and we all had the opportunity to try a varied range of products and picked up lots of tips from the experts.

The first day was rounded off with super BBQ and an opportunity for a catch up with everyone.

There were a number of additional attendees who arrived on the Sunday morning for an interesting talk and demonstration

by Frank Milnes on the new type classification. The weekend was nicely rounded off with a Farm tour where we were able to admire not only the shorthorn herd but were given a good insight into the Wagyu enterprise.

A great weekend was had by all and many thanks to Mohshin, Martine and their team for all their hard work and generous hospitality.

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Buccleuch Open Day September 2015 A very successful open day was held at Buccleuch Estates, winners of the 2014 Beef Shorthorn Suckler herd of the year competition.

The day began with several excellent presentations. Sion Williams farm manager of the Estate outlined the extent of the enterprises carried on at Buccleuch. A total of 500 suckler cows are kept in four separate enterprises all of which are carefully recorded and benchmarked using QMS industry figures. Robin Gilchrist of QMS outlined the work done at Buccleuch and Mary Vickers of EBLEX who judged the competition with Mark Holmes explained the criteria on which the competition was judged and how well Buccleuch had matched those criteria.

She commented on the fact that all the finalists were using the strengths of the Shorthorn breed to best effect in their systems bringing in maternal traits and an ability to perform well on forage based systems. They were all calving at 2 years of age and managing their herd health proactively. Ian Pritchard of PCHS explained the importance of good herd health and the

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importance it had on the “bottom line.� Buyers are increasingly looking to purchase quality cattle free from disease with good fertility and are prepared to pay for this. Sellers were looking for consistent business, a good reputation and a clear conscience and membership of a recognised health scheme was essential for all pedigree breeders. He congratulated the Beef Shorthorn Society on their comprehensive approach to herd health required for Society sales and remarked on the fact that other breeds were now following suit. The final speaker was Jodie Bolland of Morrisons who outlined the success of the Traditional Beef scheme which had now been re branded as the signature range. She said that Morrisons were committed to increasing the number of Beef shorthorns going in to the scheme and were looking as early as possible to have branded Beef Shorthorn beef on the shelves.

Following the presentations visitors were taken on a tour of the suckler herd with Gavin Hill of SAC leading some very interesting discussions at the various stops around the paddocks. One of the perennial issues of suckler cow size was highlighted again by Basil Lowman. He said that despite years of recording and costing of beef enterprises which showed that smaller cows gave better returns, the average size of the suckler cow was still increasing. Sion had recently moved to calving all his heifers at 2 yrs old and made a very important point that his records showed a better fertility rate in heifers served to calve at 2 yrs old than in heifers calving at 3, so why would anyone want to keep heifers 12 months longer before culling them due to infertility. The sooner infertile heifers could be identified and culled the more profitable the enterprise.

Grazing on beautiful clover rich swards the cows looked in fine fettle and were doing their calves very well, a real credit to the management of such a large enterprise.

The visit concluded with hot beef rolls back at the steading. It was a very interesting and enjoyable day and thanks to Sion and his staff for taking the time to show us the cattle.

Buccleuch Estate: Bowhill, Selkirk 9,000 SDA acres farmed in hand 480 cow enterprise split into two spring calving herds and store growing enterprise.

• 240 Beef Shorthorn cross sucklers put to terminal sire, progeny weaned and grown to sell store at 12 months.

• 60 Angus cows to Beef Shorthorn to breed replacements • 190 cow pedigree Angus herd 4,500 breeding ewes 235 acres of cereal and forage crops contributing to the unit’s virtual self-sufficiency Stocking rate: 240 to 250 cows per herdsman. Target: one cow per acre in-bye, 280 cows per herdsman

Herd performance • Low input forage based diet; grazing rough hill parks to 1,200ft for 6.5 months; housed for the remaining year on grass silage, straw, plus minerals • Breeding own replacements; Beef Shorthorn bulls selected within the breed’s top 10% for milk, calving ease and growth EBVs • Beef Shorthorn cross heifers sufficiently grown for bulling at an average 400kg at 14 months, calving at two years • Beef Shorthorn cross cows average 550kg to 650kg mature weight • Beef Shorthorn cross cows introduced to Charolais bulls within the breed’s top 20% for 200 and 400 day growth rate, and better than average calving ease • 77% of suckler herd calves born within the first six weeks • Charolais cross Beef Shorthorn calves achieving 1.17kg DLG to six month weaning • Beef Shorthorn cross cows lasting average 10 years

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Scottish suckler producer secures top cattle award

The Morrisons Beef Shorthorn Suckler Herd of the Year Award Winner of the Morrisons Beef Shorthorn Suckler Herd of the Year Award was Buccleuch Estate, Bowhill, Selkirkshire which was praised for the excellent management of the beef enterprise within a large estate and the use of Beef Shorthorn to breed suckler replacements for the unit’s 450 cow herd.

The runners up were Simon Hare, Barnard Castle, County Durham and Ian Mainwaring, Ellesmere, Shropshire.

The finalists were judged according to technical and financial management, genetics, herd health, marketing and particularly on the performance and impact of Beef Shorthorn within the suckler herd. The winner received £500 cash, while the two finalists were each awarded a £250 voucher towards the purchase of a Beef Shorthorn bull at a society sale.

Judge, EBLEX beef specialist, Mary Vickers commented: “It was great to visit three suckler herds all using Beef Shorthorn breeding to produce quality suckler bred beef in different situations. Each demonstrated a targeted approach to the use of these genetics within their herd aligned to end market requirements.

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“Buccleuch Estate’s farm manager, Sion Williams demonstrated a clear vision of the herd’s role within the business and that of Beef Shorthorn which was being used to produce a fertile and robust suckler cow with good temperament and performance traits. Attention to detail on all aspects of herd management was impressive, with extensive use of records to analyse herd performance and monitor health status. This is facilitated by implementing EID across the herd and benchmarking against industry figures. Suckled calf performance had shown a clear improvement over the recent years with growth rates to weaning currently in the region of 1.1kg per day.”

Beef Shorthorn Society immediate past president, Mark Holmes said: “Once again thanks to Morrisons for sponsoring this award which has received an enthusiast response from commercial producers who are finding Beef Shorthorn genetics have a complementary role to play within their modern suckler herds. Add together foraging ability, hardiness, fertility, milkiness, longevity and docility, and breed offers a package of traits which leave cattle that complement their environment and make for functional suckler cow replacements, the bedrock of a sustainable and profitable enterprise. In addition, Morrisons native breeds’ scheme has introduced real value to Beef Shorthorn cross steers which are now commanding a premium.”

Plynlimon Open Day - 13th October 2015 Mr Christopher Evans very kindly offered to host an open day at Plynlimon to serve two functions. There has often been talk of a Welsh and Borders Beef Shorthorn club but until now nothing has ever transpired and the recently launched Beef Shorthorn Classifying scheme had received a lot of publicity and some of the members were very interested to see an example of how the cows would be classified.

Mr Evans suggested that we could combine the two which is exactly what we did. All the members resident in Wales and the borders were specifically invited to attend the day and then have a brief meeting to see if there was sufficient support to form a breeders club.

The open day and type classification demonstration was also extended to all members. We were very pleased on the day to welcome almost 50 people to Plynlimon and we were very fortunate to have Mr Meurig James the chief classifier for HUK with us on the day to give a hands on demonstration of type classifying.

The Secretary Frank Milnes opened the day with a presentation explaining type classification, how the scoring system works and how the scores will be used. Meurig then classified three Beef Shorthorns and explained how each trait was scored and then weighted to give the final score.

Following a brief look at Mr Evans’s Highland cross Shorthorn cows and calves in an adjoining field the Welsh and Borders members got together for a brief meeting. There was a good consensus of support for the formation of a club and Mr Hywel Evans agreed to act as chairman with the help of his wife Emma as Secretary. They have subsequently held the first club meeting at which 17 members attended with several more sending apologies. If anyone is interested in joining the club please contact them give them your support.

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Celebrating British livestock in the City Beef Shorthorn takes the lead Pode Hole Amedeline Helena and Pode Hole Tessa Hollyhock turned heads and stole hearts in the City of London in December when they stepped out from St Paul’s Cathedral and took a half mile march along Fleet Street on what was no ordinary journey.

The two, 18 month old Beef Shorthorn heifers were escorted by six members of the Light Cavalry from the Honourable Artillery Company and City of London Police before they completed their 200 mile round trip to Charles and Sally Horrell’s Pode Hole Farm, based near Peterborough.

The spectacle which was staged to help celebrate British livestock arrived at St Paul’s for a ‘blessing’ by the Cathedral’s Precentor, Revd Canon Michael Hampel who asked people to think about ‘the great human and animal story that lies behind their lunchtime sandwiches, and the cost to the farming community who produce the food that sustains us.’

The heifers then led the procession to St Bride’s where a farmyard gathering of sheep and chickens awaited and a seasonal celebration attended by over 300 farmers from throughout the UK. Lunch followed in nearby Stationers Hall on Beef Shorthorn beef and local produce, provided by the Beef Shorthorn Society, the world’s oldest herdbook of cattle. The inaugural event raised over £12,000 for The Addington Fund, one of farming’s leading charities.

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“We were pleased to have the opportunity to support this celebration of British livestock with our two heifers and to provide what was an impromptu spectacle showcasing Beef Shorthorn to thousands of people in the City,” commented Charles Horrell. “Both Hollyhock and Helena seemed to enjoy their day as much as we did; they had both revelled in the camaraderie and razzmatazz of the summer showring, and the opportunity to march through the City of London proved to be a fitting end to a really successful season.”

The Addington Fund’s chief executive Ian Bell commented: “The day was a tremendous occasion for the British livestock.

We’ve had enormous support from farmers showcasing their animals and from industry donations. Our strong message reflecting the superb quality and integrity of British livestock has reached a wide audience through the event as well as raising support for The Addington Fund. The celebration in a Christmas service at St Bride’s was the icing on the cake.”

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Pikelowe Beef Shorthorns

High House Farm, 500 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, Near Chorley, Lancashire. PR6 8JA | Visitors always welcome by appointment Sires used in 2015: Westmoor Gospel - stock bull Glenisla Artic Storm, HC Freespirit 6Y Chapelton Wildfire

Bio-Best Hi-Health Scheme: Johne’s level 1 - 5 Years BVD Accredited Free BVD, IBR, LEPTO vaccinated

Pikelowe Gold Queen C10 EX91 & her bull calf J83

Pikelowe Princess Royal C08 & her heifer calf J83

Contact details:

Andrew Thompson

0799 051 8364

0791 459 6847

01254 831472

AT500@aol.com Pikelowe Carnation Rouge J77 - dam classified GP83

Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club

This year has been a busy but enjoyable one for the club with activities and events for all members throughout the year. Our first event was a quiz at the Stirling Bull Sales in February. A highly enjoyable night for everyone saw the quizmaster Grace Ramsay keep everyone on their toes and involved in the fun and games, with questions about the history of the breed and some general knowledge as well. Held again at the Stirling Golf Club this year, there was a great attendance with breeders from up and down the country as well as Ireland coming along and joining in. Huge congratulations to everyone on their successes at the February Bull Sales!

Our travels then took us to Scotland’s Beef Event 2015 run by the Scottish Beef Association and held at Mains of Mause, Blairgowrie, Perthshire on May 27th. Maureen and Cathryn attended on behalf of the Scottish Club, representing the society as a whole and answering questions about the breed.

Two fantastic heifers were also kindly provided by Balgay Farms, Inchture, Perth and were delivered to site by Michael and Jackie Riddle. The club featured among over 100 other beef exhibitions at the event and the interest about Shorthorns was booming!

As usual the Highland Show brought all the breeders together with members of the Scottish Shorthorn Club supplying the tea and coffee down the Shorthorn lines with fantastic baking from everyone! It was great to see so many Shorthorns at the Highland as they were the biggest entry of any beef breed at the show. As always, the club held their annual BBQ on the Saturday night, attracting huge support and attendance from all of the breeders, who were also able to bring friends and family which made the night all the better as the atmosphere was buzzing and the weather was fantastic. It was all about the Scottish at the Highland with our club treasurer Cathryn

Williamson taking the overall championship with her heifer Alvie Lovely Gael and also Douglas McMillan taking the reserve spot with Coldrochie Hattrick, congratulations to them. Also a huge congratulations to the Highland Wagyu team on taking the trip to the Great Yorkshire Show at Harrogate along with many other Scottish Shorthorn Breeders and winning the UK Beef Shorthorn Championships 2015 with their 3 year old bull, Quoiggs Freud.

July saw the club travel to the home of the Biggar family at Chapelton, Castle Douglas where we were treated like royalty

by Donald, Emma, Duncan and the whole team at Chapelton.

The wet and slightly windy day started off at the Grange where we were taken round all the fields of Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus cows and calves which were very impressive. There was also a field of yearling heifers to look at before returning to the Grange where there was a class of Shorthorn cows and a class of Aberdeen Angus cows which were supplied as a novelty stockjudging competition. These classes were kindly judged by John McCulloch from Highland Wagyu. We were then taken over to Chapelton house where Donald’s wife Emma had put on a spectacular spread of food and drink in a marquee in the garden. A fantastic day concluded with a collection for RSABI, a charity very close to the Biggar family and the collection raised an overwhelming £460!

After the success of last year, we once again ran our summer show points competition. A culmination of the points collected at the eight elected shows, and these were Ayr, Fife, Stirling, Perth, Dumfries, Black Isle, Mainland Orkney and Grantown.

This highly fought competiton was won by the team at Highland Wagyu for the second consecutive year with a total of 36 points. In second place we had Cathryn Williamson from Alvie with the Ramsay family at Millerston in third. beef shorthorn

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Well done to everyone who participated at the summer shows up and down the length and breadth of Scotland this year, it was a fantastic exhibition of the Shorthorn breed.

In September the club went south to two herds in the East of England.

The Saturday took us to Norfolk, and the home of Glenariff Livestock by kind permission of the Barratt family, where we were given a “right royal” welcome to Sandringham Estate which is where all of the shorthorn cattle are kept. A dry and sunny day was the perfect opportunity for Nick, wife Annalain and son Andrew to show us around the display of good quality cattle and the surroundings. We were also treated to the family’s other livestock interests which were Large Black Pigs, Kerry Hill Sheep and Nick and Annalain’s world renowned and famous Gloster Fancy Canaries. We even saw her majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s racing pigeons coming into land from a race started in France – what a great day!

The Sunday then took us to the Podehole herd where we were shown round by Charles and Sally Horrell and their stockman Roy Macdonald at their home in Peterborough.

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Another fantastic herd of cattle to be able to see on our trip and a great way to end a great weekend.

Thank you very much to both herds for having us and providing us with their hospitality, it was much appreciated by everyone.

My thanks this year has to go to the whole committee as well everybody who helped make all the events possible. My appreciation also has to go to everyone who attended the events and made them the success that they were.

I hope that the interest and enthusiasm will follow through into 2016 and I look forward to seeing everyone at events in the coming year.

Maureen McCulloch, Club Chairperson Unfortunately, due to the change in format of the Stirling Bull Sales in February 2016, there is not enough time for the Scottish Club to host a social event but, rest assured, they intend to organise something for the October Sales instead.

North of England Club Herd Competition 2015 Judge: Robin, Elizabeth & Rosie Lang Cow & Calf 1st Lowther Magic - Appleton Lowther Esther

J. Allison Farms 2nd Lynethorpe Wineberry – Highlee Jack

M & T Severn 3rd Gilven Sapphire Cactus – Gilven Sapphire Jade, Gilven

Sapphire Jet RS & G. Johnson Stock Bull 1st Podehole Elite 2nd Blelack Magicman 3rd Eurosceptic of Upsall

M & T. Severn TA & J. Swinbank EJ. Faragher

In calf heifer over 2years of age 1st Highlee Duchess Genevieve M & T. Severn 2nd Westmoor Lancaster Gem R & P. Paisley 3rd Kimrina Gypsy C. Ward Yearling Heifer 1st Highlee Duchess Heidi M & T. Severn 2nd Ury Maid X963 of Upsall The Hon GC. Turton 3rd Westmoor Lancaster Harriet R & P. Paisley Yearling Bull 1st Gilven Harris RS & G. Johnson 2nd Stoneyroyd Halcyon Matrix T. Riley 3rd Hotspur of Upsall The Hon GC. Turton Heifer Calf 2015 1st Albion Jilt Jadazia 2nd Offthewall Sophie Jael 3rd Highlee Joyful Jnua

P. Braithwaite J. Oliver M & T. Severn

It was a great honour to be asked to judge the 2015 North of England Beef Shorthorn Herd Competition and a great pleasure to carry out the task. The enthusiasm of the breeders was quite breathtaking.

It was good to see around so many herds and the scenery and the hospitality was superb. The Shorthorns that we visited were of a very high standard, if there was a criticism it was in some cases a bit much brisket was showing. There were a lot of herds with very smart calves on the ground. Yearling heifers were a bit mixed and cows were carrying plenty of cover.

Most of the stock bulls were either bred at Upsall or had Upsall breeding in their pedigree.

Podehole Elite – M & T. Severn

Bull Calf 2015 1st Albion Jabir 2nd Albion Jenson 3rd Offthewall Jacob

P. Braithwaite P. Braithwaite J. Oliver

Best group of heifers:

Upsall Herd

The Hon GC. Turton

Best group of calves:

Offthewall Herd

J. Oliver

Small Herd 1st Sleightholme Herd 2nd Kellythorpe Herd 3rd Stoneyroyd Herd

P. James J. Hopper T. Riley

Medium Herd 1st Highlee Herd 2nd Beautry Herd 3rd Farradale Herd

M & T. Severn S & G Currie EJ. Faragher

Large Herd 1st Westmoor Herd 2nd Upsall Herd 3rd Offthewall Herd

R & P. Paisley The Hon GC. Turton J. Oliver

Overall Champion Herd:

The Highlee Herd

M & T. Severn

Our thanks must go to the committee, especially Mark, Tracey and Ian, for planning the route and booking the B&B’s. We also had an enjoyable weekend in the Isle of Man to visit the Faradale Shorthorns and friends.

A wonderful ten days!

Highlee Duchess Genevieve – M & T. Severn

Robin, Elizabeth and Rosie Lang

Albion Jabir – P. Braithwaite

Albion Jenson – P. Braithwaite

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North of England Club Calf Show 2015 8th November 2015 | Judge: C Ivinson Class 1 Bull born on or before 31 December 2014 1st Aberdona Hashtag Class 2 Heifer born on or before 31 December 2014 1st Highlee Holly Berry Class 3 Bull born between 1 January and 28th February 2015 1st Sleightholme Rubus 2nd Highlee Jackomast 3rd Albion Jabir 4th Highlee Jack Class 4 Heifer born between 1 January and 28th February 2015 1st Kimrina Jasmine 2nd Rookwith Waterloo J0058 3rd Highlee Joyful Enya 4th Stoneyroyd Augusta Class 5 Bull born on or after 1 March 2015 1st Sleightholme Rambler 2nd Sleightholme Linden 3rd Juggernaut of Upsall 4th Albion Jensen

Class 6 Heifer born on or after 1 March 2015 1th Tessa X1106 Of Upsall 2th Raindale Eveline 3 3rd Tessa X1060 of Upsall 4th Albion Rose Bud Jihan Male Champion (CM Varley Cup): Aberdona Hashtag Female Champion (NEBSC Trophy): Kimrina Jasmine Overall Champion: Kimrina Jasmine

It was a great pleasure to be asked to judge the inaugural club calf show. Before me stood 6 classes of quality calves. My first 2 classes made easier as only small entries stepped forward never the less, Aberdona Hashtag a strong, well grown roan bull showing great potential did go on to win the Male Champion.

Kimrina Jasmine just stood out for me as soon as she entered the ring, a very stylish heifer with good topline and locomotion and depth of body with bags of feminine character and that all important extra show sparkle, hence this was the reason that I made her not only Female Champion but overall champion of the day.

My final task for the day was to judge the young handlers which I must say is much harder than anticipated as ages ranged from 4 -to 26yrs.

North of England Club Herd Spring Visit 2015 On Sunday 7th June, the club visited Rob & Penny Paisleys Westmoor Herd high on the tops above Ilkley. The day was fine & dry and we were treated to some fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

A great turnout of between 50-60 people attended and saw some very impressive cattle, cows & calves looked very well and were probably glad of a day’s sunshine! There were some nice in-calf heifers and cows running alongside the very useful white bull Millerston Dolomite. Then we saw a cracking bunch of yearling heifers which everyone were very impressed with.

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However the youngsters were all impeccably turned out and knowledgeable about the calf they led which certainly made my task harder, however it was with pleasure that Max Clough was awarded 1st prize in the under 16’s Class 1 and Kim Ward in the 17- 26yr Class 2.

I would like to thank all those that organised the event and all the competitors who attended. The show was a great advert for our breed and I would recommend you to come and support this in future years.

We then returned to the shed for a delicious meal of Shorthorn beef, ham, chicken and lots of other goodies. Finally Geoff Riby gave a talk on the new classification scheme which is being introduced for female cattle.

Everyone had a great day, and our thanks go to Rob & Penny for inviting us to see their cattle, they really are a credit to them, also many thanks for the hospitality they provided.

Ian Park

North of England Club Herd Autumn Visit 2015

Knockenjig herd

On the weekend of 22nd & 23rd August, 28 club members travelled to the South West of Scotland to visit the Knockenjig, Millerston and Chapleton herds.

On the Saturday morning we went to see David & Rosemary Dickie’s Knockenjig herd. Although the land rises steeply out towards the hill, grass was lush and green and cattle were really thriving. Cows were milking their calves very well, with some of the mature cows looked very impressive, Meonside Ganster who was purchased in February had grown on into a very good bull, but it was the females off Meonhill Charlie Chaplin that caught the eye of a lot of people, this bull has done a tremendous job at Knockenjig, breeding both high priced bulls and females and I’m sure his influence will be in the herd for a long time to come. After a delicious lunch we headed off to Mauchline to Jack & Grace Ramsey’s Millerston herd. A different type of land here where grass growth is slower and cattle are often not turned out until well into May. Despite this we saw some very good cattle, the Podehole Beefeater daughters look like they will make outstanding mature cows with a lot of scale and frame about them.

Chapelton herd

We saw Meonhill Charlie Chaplin who Jack had purchased privately from David Dickie, his first crop of calves were on the ground and what calves they were!! There were two or three very impressive bull calves and we will definitely be seeing some of these at shows & sales in the future! Jack also has some commercial cows, and puts the heifers to the Shorthorn bull and then uses the Charolais bull on the cows. It was nice to see a couple of Highland cattle still on the farm as the Millerston Fold produced many champions at the shows and sales in years gone by. Before we left we were treated to tea and some of Grace’s home baked scones and cakes, it seemed rude not to have a second plateful!

We headed back to Ayr to our hotel where we had a meal at night and were joined by our hosts and a very enjoyable night was had by all.

Millerston herd

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On Sunday morning we set off to see Donald & Emma Biggar’s Chapleton herd, it had rained quite heavily through the night, but it had been worse at Chapleton where the steading had been flooded, but by the time we got there the water had subsided and the sun was shining. After coffee we saw the bulls for Stirling in October & February and I’m sure they will be up there among the prize winners again. We then hopped on to a trailer and had a tour around the cattle, some autumn calvers first, a mix of Shorthorn and Angus cows, as Donald had mentioned it was compulsory anyone coming to see the Shorthorns had to see the Angus and vice versa. Next we saw the stock bulls who had been taken in from the cows and were all running together in one field it was an impressive line-up of bulls to say the least.

Typhoon Daughters stood out among the older cattle and there were also some very good Glenisla Banquo daughters coming through.

We then saw some heifers mostly by Banquo and Stonehills X Factor and then went on to see the sale heifers. We were then treated to lunch by Donald at the local pub and headed off home after a fantastic weekend.

Our thanks go to David & Rosemary Dickie, Jack & Grace Ramsey and Donald & Emma Biggar and all their families and staff for the very generous hospitality they showed us, we were all very impressed by their cattle.

The cows and calves were split into three groups of heifers, bulls and steers. There were some outstanding cows and calves in each group, big framed cows with plenty of power but plenty of milk and doing their calves well.

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Central England Club 2015 Herd Competition Results Judge: Andrew & Caroline Ivinson Heifer calf: 1st Andrew Wright - Winterbeck Ringlet Jasmine 2nd Chris Nye – Mineshop Gina J92 3rd Tim & Katie Coles - Silson Dewdrops Rose Jenny Bull Calf: 1st James Fanshaw – Lucombe Oak 1399 2nd Graham Towers – Greenley Jagger 3rd Rodger Elliott – Kislingbury UK 202004 701542 2014 Heifer 1st Julia Evans – Longland Lulu Hope 2nd Rodger Elliott – Kislingbury Rothes Henni 3rd Stanfordpark/Longfield Partnership – Barnaigh

Lovely Xquisite 8th 2014 Bull 1st Harry Horrell – Podehole Herman 2nd Chris Nye – Mineshop Legacy H64 3rd Graham Towers – Greenley Hornblower Groups of Heifers 2013 Born

1st 2nd 3rd

Harry Horrell Robert Leach Julia Evans

2014 Born

1st 2nd 3rd

Roger Elliott Sue Towers John Hill

Overall Best Group:

Harry Horrell

Stock Bull 1st Stanfordpark / Longlands Partnership –

Meonhill Geronimo 2nd Charles Horton – Podehole Geronimo 3rd Rodger Elliott – Glacier of Upsall

What a great opportunity we were granted by the Central Club when we were invited to judge their herd competition earlier this summer. On the way down the dark murky skies of Cumbria gave way to the wonderful sunny south. We set off with a car packed for every eventuality, and five children left at home charged with making hay should the weather improve and basically not burning the place down whilst we were away - (as it happened both these tasks were successfully accomplished).

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Cow and Heifer Calf 1st Graham Towers - Warmington Primula 2nd and

Greenley Jellybean Floss 2nd Ed Hunt - Lynthorpe Brawithbud 6th and Milburn

Brawithbud 5th 3rd Chris Nye – Glenarif Cliona Gina and Mineshop Gina

J92 Cow and Bull Calf 1st Harry Horrell – Podehole Rita Bedazzel and

Podehole Jetset 2nd Stanfordpark/Longlands Partnership – Chapelton

Nettle 4136 and Jacobite Star of Longfield 3rd Rodger Elliott – Gaddesden Tulip Friesia and

Kislingbury UK 202004 701542 Small Herd (under 15) 1st Sue Towers – Shepshok 2nd Brian Williams – Redburrow 3rd Graham & Linda Robson – Lynthorpe Medium Herd (16 to 25) 1st Julia Evans – Longlands 2nd Graham Towers – Greenley 3rd Trevor Brown – Grafton Large Herd (26 and above) 1st Harry Horrell – Podehole 2nd Rodger Elliott – Kislingbury 3rd James Fanshaw – Lucombe 4th Robert Leach – Warmington Overall Champion:

Harry Horrell

Reserve Champion:

Sue Towers

Over the next 7 days we travelled almost 1100 miles around 18 herds which varied in size from 8 to around 160 cows, some were old and established while one had only been up and running for about 12 months. Farm types and management systems varied greatly but one constant was our hosts pride, passion and commitment to their cattle and the breed.

On every farm that we visited we were met with enthusiasm and a great knowledge of the cattle. Some breeders embraced artificial breeding methods and the latest imported genetics whilst others followed a far more traditional approach giving rise to a great variety of types of stock and blood lines but at each stop we saw something of interest which made our task of judging more difficult. Whatever the type of farm and the challenges that it presented the Beef Shorthorn proved itself to be an ideal functional suckler cow.

We did wonder if some breeders were perhaps trying to curry favour and boost their chances of success in the competition by employing dubious means. We were given a tour of the grounds at Althorp House; a trip to Silverstone Race Track, we were taken past the battlefields at Edge Hill and Naseby and on our final day whilst looking round a field of yearling heifers the Red Arrows flew over-head in perfect formation.

Obviously none of these ploys did any good as we are of course incorruptible.

After each days visits we bench marked the herds that we had seen and the animals presented for individual classes. Due to the high standard of the cattle this gave us quite a bit of deliberation. Our final decision for the overall champion herd went to an established breeder with a history of quality and success. We felt they scored high for consistency and were full of breed character, strong beefy cows yet feminine and maternal, there was still a discernible level of improvement through the younger generations. We could not look beyond the Horrell’s Podehole herd.

At each visit we were shown not just good cattle but also good hospitality and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for taking the time to show us around their cattle and for all their generous hospitality throughout our trip.

As well as these sights we were also impressed with Ely cathedral and the five star goat shed which we saw on our visit to Chris Nye’s lettuce farm, the Green Cow Kitchen on Julia Evans Longlands Farm and the amazing ridge and furrow field systems at James Fanshaw’s Oak Farm. It all went to make our trip truly memorable.

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Central England Shorthorn Club Autumn Tour September 2015 Who needs to fly all the way to Goa when you can enjoy an Indian summer in Hampshire? This was the consensus view of the 17 members of the Central England club who descended on The Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge during the last weekend of September for 4 glorious days.

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Homebred Gambledown Bull

The tour started with lunch at Gambledown Farm on the Friday.

The farm is located on the northern fringe of The New Forest where Richard Newgass farms 230 acres, including a herd of approximately 50 beef shorthorn sucklers. Richard has recently given up his organic status and now “mob grazes” the herd in paddocks formed by electric fencing. The cattle spend a few days in each paddock, moving on before any damage is done to the leys. The selection of bulls used over the last few years has included Alvie Connor, Eionmoor Highlander and more recently a strong home grown bull.

Saturday morning witnessed our small convoy of cars heading east into the South Downs, passing a charity “Tough Mudder” event en route. The event apparently saw 20,000 entrants run a half marathon whilst being ambushed with water cannons, tear gas and mud slides. Luckily no club members were enticed into joining this somewhat mind-blowing sport, although apparently Robert Leach had to be restrained whilst trying to make a dash for the start line.

Another venture on the farm is an area set aside for “glamping”.

This area houses 6 rather superior permanent tents, fitted out with sufficient beds, showers and services for a family weekend of play. Richard acts as part-time chef, cooking some mean pizzas, and encouraging the chickens to miraculously lay the correct number of eggs each morning, in line with the order for breakfast the previous evening. How many talents does this man have?

At Meonhill, Sid and Mary not only welcomed the Central Club, but we were also joined by members of the Southern Club.

The group of 30 or so were shown around by John Reynolds, whose depth of knowledge of the herd was obvious. The 80 strong herd were a picture to behold on a beautiful day, with ankle deep clover pastures, and microlights gliding overhead.

Today we saw the Isle of Wight from the east, whereas on the previous day we had a view of the island from the west.

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Chapelton Winsome, Chapelton Covenator and Eionmoor Highlander have left a real quality throughout the herd, and are now being followed by some very interesting young bulls sired

by Glenisla Zeta and Meonhill Fighter Pilot. The latest addition is Elliot Danny Boy who was in with the main herd and working hard.

On Saturday evening we all frequented The Three Cups Inn, the selection of this venue reflecting the size of the TV screen, and an all important England v Wales Rugby game. Despite being outnumbered, the Club’s sole Welsh representative, Martin, stood his ground, and ended the night with the biggest smile.

After a lovely summers lunch in amongst Mary’s dahlias we moved on to Drayton Farm. The Meonside herd, well known for its showing successes, is farmed by the “Moffat/Farmer clan” with David and Tom responsible for both the cattle and sheep enterprises.

Our final visit was on Sunday morning, to the Hursley herd, a partnership between David Rees and Finnian O’Sullivan.

After several of us walked over the shoot room’s beautiful carpet in our muddy boots (oops), we moved on to some lovely enclosures, with a winter’s supply of forage evident.

The setting was perfect for approaching 100 head of cattle, with Curly taking great delight in pointing out Hursley Flossy Bubble who had won the Royal Berkshire Show Championship the previous week. All the cattle were very well fleshed and looking great, notwithstanding working hard with mature heifer and bull calves at foot.

The Meonside herd has evolved over the last few years with some original foundation cows sold in 2010 and replaced by heifers from the Lowther herd. At this time L.S. Adonis was acquired and he has had a significant impact. More recently the herd has expanded with in calf cows from the Ballylinney sale together with two young bulls, Elliot Salute and Fearn Hornblower. It will be most interesting to view this herds progress in a couple of years. (no hint of a second Club visit intended!)

The Club is extremely fortunate to continue to benefit from the goodwill and generosity of fellow Shorthorn breeders and we would like to thank all of the Hampshire hosts for entertaining and feeding us to the highest of standards.

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Warmington Beef Shorthorns Member of CHecs Approved Health Scheme

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Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club The Southern Club AGM and Christmas Lunch was held in December 2014 and was very well attended; we had the added task of voting in a new Club Chairman at the AGM, as Richard Newgass, who had officiated as chairman since the formation of the club some 8 years ago was retiring due to other pressures. Luke Anthony was duly voted in and thanked Richard for the effort and enthusiasm he showed as founder member of the Southern Club and his work as Chairman since 2007, and after wishing Richard, Tamara and the Gambledown team luck for the future, Luke then went on to talk about his wish to expand the social side of the club and farm walks for 2015, inviting ideas and suggestions from those present. Our grateful thanks to Gwyn Williams for judging our 2014 Herd Competition and attending our Christmas lunch to present the prizes. Meonside, Longfield, Woolcombe, Stanford Park and Meonhill Herds all successful recipients. Congratulations to all entrants though, the main feedback from Gwyn being the high standard achieved by all.

Sandley Herd Farm Walk We were fortunate to visit the Sandley Herd in early July. Sandley are a relatively new herd near Gillingham in Dorset, and are housed in a magnificent brick built court yard that was once home to the National Stud.

The Southern Club members were joined on this occasion by a few hardened Simmental and Longhorn breeders. Estate Manager, Nigel Fortun showed us some tremendous cattle, the herd is run as a commercial organic enterprise, and although all the shorthorns are pedigree, whilst building numbers, the focus is very much low cost, efficient beef production. The Estate is home to two very interesting bulls, representing genetics from Ireland and America; these, together with Sandleys future cattle building plans, existing National Stud buildings, and wonderful parkland grazing for the shorthorns and sheep flock are all indications that they are a herd we, in the South look forward to seeing much more of. The greatest thanks to Nigel and the team at Sandley for a great visit and hospitality second to none.

Glenariff Farm Walk, 9th May 2015. ‘A visit to Glenariff’, was how the invitation was worded to the Southern and Central Club Members, what an understatement that was, ‘Barretts Norfolk Safari’ would have been more apt. We met at Nick and Annelaine’s house, shown wonderful Norfolk hospitality, and the avian part of our tour began. The Bird House is filled from floor to ceiling with canaries for which Glenariff are known around the world; an insight into the detailed system of management rivalling that of a hospital ward, I think amazed us all.

Meonhill Herd. - L.E.P.Farms. Morning 26th September 2015. Our Farm Walk Fest finished up at the end of September joining the Central Club arranged visit to Hampshire. The day started with a morning visit to the Meonhill herd kicking off with chat, coffee and more chat. Beautiful sunshine and wonderful views accompanied the visit with Syd Chaplin and John Reynolds escorting us on a circular walk round all the different groups of cattle; bull calves and dams of special interest here. The Meonhill Herd were very proud winners of the Eblex Most Improved Herd 2015, a feather in the Southern Breeders cap. Lunch in the ‘potting shed’ followed by more chat before heading down to Meonside.

Another drink, and we were loaded into a waiting convoy of 4 x 4’s to start the tour of the herds and flocks owned by the Barrett family. Then on to a neighbouring estate to see a commercial herd made up of Glenariff genetics, equally as impressive as their pedigree counterparts, many thanks to Hugh for allowing us to descend upon him. What an entertaining day we had, not only shown the beef, pig, sheep and bird enterprises, but also were regaled with Nicks tales of Norfolk life. Once again the greatest of thanks to all at Glenariff for hosting us.

Podehole Farm Visit, 10th May 2015. Our hosts Charles and Sally Horrell were visited the next day, and once again put on a wonderful show of ‘All Things Beef Shorthorn’ for the shared visit of the Southern and Central Clubs. The day started with a truly fascinating insight from Charles into how the farm evolved, and how the Podehole Herd became established.

Sally then took over to explain how cows scored in the Beef Shorthorn initiative of Type Classification, after which Frank Milnes explained in detail the scoring and ethos behind the new project.

Next on the agenda, a sumptuous hog roast and marvellous conversation with members of the Central Club. We then moved on to the highlight of the day, viewing the Podehole Herd, and what lovely cattle they are, great size, good breed characteristics with excellent temperament. All in all, a memorable weekend for farm visits.

Meonside Herd – Drayton Farm Partnership. Afternoon 26th September 2015. Following on from the morning, we all enjoyed a lovely visit by kind invitation of Frank Moffat and David and Tom Bradley Farmer to see the Meonside Herd nestling in the Meon Valley at the foot of the South Downs.

The cattle looked wonderful as did the Meonvalley flock of Texel sheep, all enjoying the sun on their backs and grazing the fields by the river Meon. All the cows were impressive particularly the youngstock, as were the recently acquired additions to the herd. Then followed a sumptuous tea provided by the ladies of Meonside, a pleasant interlude of gossip and ‘home’ was blown to all the guests. Thank you to both our Hampshire hosts for a most enjoyable day and to the Central Club for organising it.

The Southern Club Calf Show was held for the first time at Ardingly Showground in conjunction with the South Eastern Prime Stock Winter Fayre in November 2014, and members supported this well with entries as well as visiting spectators.

Our Judge, Ian Park from the Upsall Herd made a terrific job and placed Hursley Broadhooks Emily as Champion Calf. The 2015 Calf Show sees the addition of a Steer Class and Pairs Class which has helped towards doubling our entries.

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We are very grateful for the support that we receive from our sponsors, Morrisons, Coolburn Air Conditioning, Norcal Veterinary Services, GLW Feeds, Mole Valley Farmers, Wright Marshall, Agri Lloyd, Showtime and Cogent, without whom we would not be able to put on such a great show and provide such excellent rewards for our competitors.

Thanks to Angela for her past organisational skills and also to Sue Watson and Tina Russell for stepping in as secretarial cover.

The Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club continues to go from strength to strength and warmly welcomes all new members.

We were sorry to lose Angela Wynn during the year who had to step down as Club Secretary, but hope to see her at some of our future outings.

Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Competition 2015 | Judge: Carey Coombs I very rarely stray as far south as I was invited to do to judge the Southern Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition so for Hilary and me this was a big adventure. Over the course of a week we covered more than 1400 miles and visited 18 herds (plus one more for fun on the way home!). This mammoth road trip promised to be a challenge in terms of getting round everyone in the time available but it proved to be an enormously inspiring and rewarding experience. It was a privilege to have been given the opportunity to view cattle and cattle husbandry of the very highest quality and we arrived home having had the pleasure of seeing for ourselves the commitment, enthusiasm and friendliness of all of the breeders. We tried to do justice to all of the herds notwithstanding a very tight timetable and would like to thank everyone for the very generous hospitality and assistance offered to us.

I assessed the cattle on the familiar criteria of conformation, functionality and breed type, but also took into consideration the farm environment in which each herd operated along with an assessment of conformity to a type within each herd.

Results: Herd Large Herds (more than 90 head) 1st Hannington 2nd Hursley 3rd Dargavel All 5 herds in this category exhibited very good quality in depth. The Hannington herd demonstrated an exceptional commercial focus along with a clear breeding direction toward a particular type. The Hursley herd were able to show me some tremendous breeding females that provide a real sound base on which to continue their breeding programme.

Senior Bull 1st Westmoor Duke (Hannington) 2nd Chapelton Covenanter (Stanford Park) 3rd Willingham Draco (Bowden) Junior Bull 1st Podehole Geronimo. (Hannington) 2nd Meonhill Hells Angel (Meonhill) 3rd HRH of Longfield (Longfield) Cow and Calf 1st Glenisla Desiree A551(Woolcombe) 2nd Lowther Crocus 206 (Meonside) 3rd Redhill Belmore Kathryn (Redhill) Heifer with calf at foot or in-calf 1st Chapelton Nettle 4136 (Longfield)

The Dargavel herd is a relative newcomer but I was impressed by the very high standards of management, health and wellbeing in a herd with a clear commercial focus.

Medium Herds (30- 90 head) 1st Meonhill 2nd Meonside 3rd Woolcombe Judging this class proved an extremely difficult task as all herds exhibited great quality. In the end, it was a close run thing with Meonhill narrowly beating Meonside by no more than a whisker. The quality of cattle in both herds was exceptional, both herds breeding modern cattle while retaining traditional Beef Shorthorn attributes. In third place, Woolcombe was in many ways one of the most impressive of all herds. A range of bloodlines has been brought together into a remarkably consistent herd.

Small Herds (Less than 30 head) 1st Bowden 2nd Elphicks 3rd Munsley I was impressed by all of the smaller herds that we visited. The Bowden herd was noteable for some growthy cattle and some real quality in this year’s calves. In second place, the Elphicks herd looked tremendous and we were both impressed by the direction that this young herd is taking. The Munsley herd, the first herd we visited and the furthest east on more difficult ground, also had some cattle that were just about the equal of anything we saw elsewhere.

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South West Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Competition 2015 Results | Judge: Mr Charles Horton - Hannington Herd, Poulton, Cirencester, Glos.

Large Herd 1st Woolcombe Herd 2nd Stockleigh Herd 3rd Wivey Herd

M & M Christian Anthony Thorne Keith & Gill Turner

Medium Herd 1st Misty Herd 2nd Polden Herd 3rd Willingvale Herd

David & Michelle Wooton John & Anne Locke Rob & Wendy Woodley

Small Herd 1st Lewriver Herd 2nd Toppenrose Herd 3rd Eastmead Herd

Ian & Gillian Dixon Ben Lambrick Pauline Locke

Senior Bull 1st Misty Grandstand 2nd Dunsyre Goldfinger 3rd Llanarth Dafydd

David & Michelle Wootton M & M Christian Anthony Thorne

Junior Bull 1st Misty Hurricane 2nd Stockleigh Enforcer 3rd Wivey Herbie

David & Michelle Wootton Anthony Thorne Keith & Gill Turner

Home bred Cow 1st Woolcombe Bundaberg Jubilee M & M Christian 2nd Stockleigh Heather Aster 2nd Anthony Thorne 3rd Wivey Nonpareil Aneika Keith & Gill Turner Any Cow 1st Glenisla Catriona Rosebud M & M Christian 2nd Wivey Nonpareil Aneika Keith & Gill Turner 3rd Polden Broadhooks Nellie John & Anne Locke

Club members have been out and about at the shows over the past year and some of our new members this year entered our herd competition with some success. So congratulations to Pauline and Jez and David and Ben. The annual Interbreed Club Quiz was held at Oake Manor Golf Club in January as usual. This is a favourite social event in the calendar and the room was full with many supporters of the different breeds, encouraging their teams to victory.

Our team of Mrs Anne Locke, Mrs Judy Mills, Mr Ed Mills and Mr James Taylor, came 3rd with the top 4 teams within few marks of each other. The very last round decided the places.

100% Cow 1st Stonmour Fairy Bambi

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Heifer in Calf or with Calf at Foot 1st Woolcombe Mignonette 9th M & M Christain 2nd Stockleigh Muster 1st Anthony Thorne 3rd Polden Princess Royal John & Anne Locke Maiden Heifer 1st Stockleigh Lancaster Flossy Anthony Thorne 2nd Misty Flossies Holly David & Michelle Wootton 3rd Woolcombe Crocus 2nd M & M Christian Male Suckled Calf 1st Wivey James 2nd Rowfold Dukebox 3rd Willingvale 200750

Keith & Gill Turner Liz Poole-Warren Rob & Wendy Woodley

Female Suckled Calf 1st Rowfold Bright Jamboree 2nd Woolcombe Crocus 3rd 3rd Wivey Broadhooks Jean

Liz Poole-Warren M & M Christian Keith & Gill Turner

Champion Calf:

Rowfold Bright Jamboree Reserve Champion Calf:

Wivey James

Liz Poole-Warren Keith & Gill Turner

Butcher’s Beast 1st Lewriver Chris 2nd Woolcombe Saxon 3rd Stonmour Rocket

Ian & Gillian Dixon M & M Christian Mrs Blake

In August, some members went on a herd visit to the Hannington Herd in Gloucestershire. We were delighted that Charles Horton could find time for us between shows and harvest. The farm has 100 pedigree cows and their followers. Also there are 550 ewesof which 50% are pedigree Llanwenog. A small group of members had a very enjoyable day looking round the various groups. The cattle looked extremely well and were very quiet amongst strangers. We had a lovely lunch, enjoyed outside in the sunshine. Charles, Jemima and their stockman, Pete answered endless questions we had about the herd and an excellent day was had by all. It was greatly appreciated by those who went.

South West Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club 2015 Photo Competition Results | Judge: Jemima Milton, Poulton, Cirencester, Gloucester Class 1 - Group of Cattle 1st Misty Herd 2nd Polden Herd 3rd Hentley Herd

David & Michelle Wootton John & Anne Locke Eddy & Judy Mills

Class 2 - Suckled Calf 1st Polden Herd 2nd Rowfold Herd 3rd Hentley Herd

John & Anne Locke Liz Poole-Warren Eddy & Judy Mills

Class 3 - Bull 1st Hentley Herd 2nd Rowfold Herd 3rd Hentley Herd

Eddy & Judy Mills Liz Poole-Warren Eddy & Judy Mills

Champion - Rowfold Trophy:

John & Anne Locke

Reserve Champion:

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Herd Visit We were kindly invited by Mrs T Blake to see her 100% Beef Stonmour Shorthorn Herd on Sunday 12th July. We all met at The Bridge Inn for lunch before travelling in convoy to Wharf Farm, Kingston Seymour.

We were introduced to the herd by Mrs Blake’s nephew Stephen and given an information booklet detailing all the animals on the farm with their breeding history. First to see was the excellent Stonmour Thunder Cloud, a beautiful 100% roan bull. He was over 10 years old and had sold more than 10,000 semen straws but still looked very youthful.

The weather had turned bright and breezy for our walk out to the cows and young stock. A real credit to the farm. The information booklet allowed us to see the breeding of each animal with further knowledge from Mrs Blake and Stephen.

We then returned to the cow stall and were able to see the huge number of rosettes won by the herd. Tea, coffee and cake was provided by Stephen’s family, Jenny, Scott and chatty young Kierra who informed me that she had washed Thunder Cloud that morning.

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The South Wales & Mid Western Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders Herd Competition 2015 | Judge: Eric Gethin, Newtown Best Large Herd 1st Brian Thomas 2nd Mrs Alma James 3rd Martin Reynolds

Frenni Herd Lamboro Herd Vale Herd

Best Small Herd 1st Keith Jones 2nd Hywel Evans 3rd M & E Davies

Cetris Herd Derw Herd Elkington Herd

Best Bull 1st Mrs Alma James 2nd Martin Reynolds 3rd Brian Thomas

Tugby Zappa Dunsyre Cavalier Redhill Darlington

I would firstly like to thank the club for inviting me to judge your herd competition which has been a privilege and honour as I am relatively new to this breed.

I was fortunate to have good weather to see most of the herds which enabled me sufficient time to spend amongst the cattle and with their owners, who were all very focussed and enthusiastic about their herd and about Beef Shorthorns in general.

I was very impressed by the quality of all the stock, and of course their docility. There were animals in every herd that I would be proud to own and take home with me.

Best Cow or Heifer with Calf at Foot 1st Brian Thomas 2nd Mrs Alma James 3rd Martin Reynolds

Frenni Elissa Doris 66 Lamboro Fashion Vale Meadow Carnation

Best Pair of Heifers 1st Mrs Alma James Lamboro Gardenia & Lamboro Gaily 2nd Brian Thomas

Frenni Clipper Hafwen & Frenni Lovely Haulern 3rd Ted Everitt

Stockgreen Cherry 43 & Stockgreen Cherry 48 Best Calf 1st Keith Jones 2nd M & E Davies 3rd Mrs Alma James

Cetris JJ Heifer tag no. 977 Lamboro Jacinth

I would like to congratulate all the prize winners in each of the sections. Some of the classes were very close with only a few points separating the winners from those out of the prizes. If you have been unsuccessful this year, don’t be disheartened and keep trying as I’m sure it won’t be long before your enthusiasm will reap its rewards. After all, it is only one man’s opinion on the day.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the herds for taking part in the competition, for taking the time to show me your herds and for the hospitality shown to me and my wife on our visit.

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South Wales and Midwestern Visit to Lamboro Herd By kind invitation of Alma James & Family, the South Wales and Mid Western Shorthorn Breeders held a herd visit at the Lamboro Herd in Pembrokeshire.

The cows were in fine fettle and all very well behaved as they stood patiently to be inspected by the on looking judges who could not help but be impressed by this 90 head Lamboro herd.

Another good turnout of people attended the club’s annual herd visit at Lamorough Farm and filled the flat trailer furnished with straw bales to round the quality herd of cows and youngstock form over the last two seasons.

The James Family then put on an excellent feast from the barbecue, which was thoroughly enjoyed under the clear sunny skies that smiled down at the South Wales herd visit once more.

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AGM N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club Report N.I Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman, Tom McGuigan welcomed an enthusiastic gathering of members and friends to the Annual General Meeting which was held in the Ballinderry Inn Moira on Thursday 5th March 2015. Tom went on to thank the Secretary - Fiona McKeown, David Alexander - Treasurer and Karen Carson PRO Officer for all their hard work and support during the year adding also his gratitude to members who so ably promoted the breed both here in Northern Ireland and further afield.

The Club Secretary gave an in depth report on events organised and supported by breeders in 2014 highlighting successes at RUAS where the beef shorthorn breed won Overall Supreme Interbreed Group of Three. The National Show Championship held at Armagh Agricultural Show was won by James Porters Uppermill Herd. Members were given the opportunity to view the Uppermill Herd at an Open Day held in August, the club is indebted to James Porter and family for hosting this event.

Compliments must also go to the Uppermill Herd who were awarded the Inaugural Mohmer Trophy for scoring the highest number of points across four major shows during the 2014 season. The Northern Ireland Club thanked the Southern Beef Shorthorn Club for their time and effort put into a most enjoyable club trip for members to Limerick in August. The Show team of the year,kindly sponsored by Cappers Feeds, was won by the Castlemount Herd owned by Duncan McDowell, 2nd place going to the Uppermill Herd owned by James Porter and 3rd place going to the Croobview herd owned by Denise Bailie.

A Special mention was given to the Herds Competition overall winners being the Castlemount Herd and Reserve Champion going to the Uppermill Herd. In December there was a terrific turn out of young stock at the Calf Show held at Ballymena Mart. A special word of thanks to judges, members and all our Sponsors who have supported the breed throughout the year and we look forward to this continued support in helping to promote the breed.

Treasurer, David Alexander, went on to give a brief outline on the clubs accounts highlighting that 2014-2015 was another successful and healthy financial year.

Guest Speaker Paul Elwood from HVS Animal Health gave an interesting talk on comprehensive organic chelate trace element/vitamin drench for cattle providing both short and long term benefit. Paul highlighted trial conclusions from several farms around Northern Ireland showing that cattle given HVS Liquid Gold recorded improved performance, fertility and profitability. HVS Animal Health also supply Omega Flush a dietary supplement to help assist fertility for Embryo Transfer donors and ET Recipients.

Following supper Paul was invited to conduct the election of office bearers with the following serving for the 20152016 term: The Club members duly elected Karen Carson as Chairperson and she will be the first lady to take on such an honorary roll.

Chairperson - Karen Carson Vice-Chairman - Tom McGuigan Secretary - Fiona McKeown Treasurer - David Alexander PRO - Denise Bailie Committee: Duncan McDowell, Fred Duncan, David Hammond, George Shanks, Cecil Graham, Emmet McNulty.

The new Club Chairperson Karen Carson concluded the evening by thanking Paul Elwood for giving such an interesting and informative talk, Ballinderry Inn for their excellent hospitality and for hosting the committee meetings throughout the year.

The year 2015-2016 looks set to be a busy one with the Club holding their ever popular Show and Sale for both pure and commercial cattle sired by a registered Beef Shorthorn bull and not forgetting RUAS Show in May. The Club would also like to take this opportunity to welcome new members and anyone who are interested in the breed, should you need any information please contact the Secretary Fiona McKeown on 07983500160.

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N.I Beef Shorthorn Clubs Annual Herd Competition 2015 A Large turnout of Beef Shorthorn breeders and friends attended the Annual Dinner held in the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown, on Thursday 17th September 2015. A delicious meal was enjoyed with Beef Shorthorn meat on the menu sourced from Peter Hannon’s award winning Hannon Meats of Moira. Hannon Meats recently hosted a barbeque for the Ireland Rugby Squad in Dublin promoting Shorthorn Beef.

This year Brenda Wear of the Redhill Beef Shorthorn Herd from North Somerset, England, was the Judge for the Herd competition.

She went on to comment that it was an honour to be asked and she knew it would be a difficult task when she accepted.

Nothing prepared her for how difficult it would be as there were literally only points between most of the top herds here in Northern Ireland, but that had not stopped her enjoying their time and hospitality shown to her and her partner Graham.

Brenda then went on to thank all those who took the time and effort to enter the herd’s competition. She visited 13 herds travelling many miles over the length and breadth of Northern Ireland and was very impressed by the breeders’ enthusiasm towards the beef shorthorn breed. She commented that she was not looking for show cattle but working stock able to maintain flesh throughout the winter, a balanced herd with functional cows, good feet and milky udders based on a commercial environment and this was why she choose Duncan McDowell’s Castlemount Herd as her Overall Champion Herd with David Alexander’s Craigfaddock Herd in Reserve place.

Brenda commented that she had a difficult job choosing her top heifer calf and she feels these young heifers will give the

judges at the forthcoming Pedigree calf fair at Balmoral and the Beef Shorthorn’s own Calf Show at Ballymena Mart, a very hard task but this is excellent for the breeders here in Northern Ireland to have such a high standard in their up and coming young stock but her final choice was that of Richard Henning’s Mullaglass Lass 4th.

The Stock Bull section was won by Richard Henning with Dunsyre Esquire, the Brood Cow Class was won by Richard Henning’s Mullaglass Lass, the Heifer group was won by Duncan McDowell, the Young Bull Category was won by David Alexander’s Craigfaddock Hercules and the bull calf class went Cecil and Matthew Graham with Glenvale Jock.

For the second year running The Show Team Cup presented

by Capper Feeds to encourage Shorthorn Breeders to support local shows and the breeder with the highest number of points was won once again by Duncan McDowell’s - Castlemount Herd, Denise Bailie - Croobview’s Herd took second place 2nd place and third place went to the Glenvale Herd owned by Cecil and Matthew Graham. It was encouraging to see many new breeders showing this year it is a testament to the ever growing popularity of the Beef Shorthorns.

The Club Chairperson Karen Carson thanked Brenda for taking the time to come over and judge the beef shorthorns herds competition, to the prize winners a huge congratulations and to all those who took part in the competition, their time and effort was much appreciated. She also thanked the Manager and staff at Greenvale for the first class meal and went on to mention that their hospitality and service which was second to none.

Best Stock Bull winners Duncan McDowell, Judge Brenda Wear, Richard Henning and R McKeown

Best Junior Bull winners Duncan McDowell, Judge Brenda Wear, Tom Alexander and R McKeown

Best Bull Calf winners, Richard Henning, Judge Brenda Wear, Matthew Graham and Adam Armour

Reserve Tom Alexander, Judge Brenda Wear and Champion Duncan McDowell

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Woolcombe Mignonette 9th - In Calf Heifer

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Results of the Herd Competition Large Herd 1st Castlemount Herd 2nd Mullaglass Herd 3rd Lisnawiggle Herd

D.D McDowell R Henning H Millar

Small Herd 1st Craigfaddock Herd 2nd Glenvale Herd 3rd Rockwood Herd

David Alexander C&M Graham D McCrory

Stock Bull 1st Dunsyre Esquire R Henning 2nd Craigfaddock Goodfella D.D McDowell 3rd Elliot Matrix D.D McDowell Brood Cow 1st Mullaglass Lass R Henning 2nd Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 8th David Alexander 3rd Castlemount Raeburn Anita D.D McDowell Group of Heifers 1st Castlemount Herd 2nd Lisnawiggle Herd 3rd Ballydorn Herd

D.D McDowell Harry Millar Thomas Morrow

Young Bull 1st Craigfaddock Hercules 2nd Castlemount Arthur 3rd Castlemount Hector

David Alexander D.D McDowell D.D McDowell

Bull Calf 1st Glenvale Jock 2nd Mullaglass Jester 3rd Woodvale Juggernaut

C&M Graham R Henning A&A Armour

Heifer Calf 1st Mullaglass Lass 4th Richard Henning 2nd Castlemount Dice Flake D.D McDowell 3rd Craigfaddock Nora 12th David Alexander Champion Herd:

Castlemount Herd Reserve Champion:

Craigfaddock Herd Champion Young Handler:

Adam Armour

Large Herd winners Richard Henning, Judge Brenda Wear, Duncan McDowell and Harry Millar

Small Herd winners, Matthew Graham, Judge Brenda Wear, Tom Alexander and David McCrory

Duncan McDowell David Alexander

Best Brood Cow winners, Duncan McDowell, Judge Brenda Wear, Richard Henning and Tom Alexander Best Group of Heifers winners Tom Morrow, Judge Brenda Wear, Duncan McDowell and Harry Millar

Capper Cup for the most show points for show season 2015 winners Matthew Graham Duncan McDowell and Denise Bailie

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Open Meeting of the N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club

The N. Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club held a very successful open meeting on Thursday 8th October 2015 in the Ballinderry Inn, Moira. Chairwomen, Karen Carson welcomed the many members and interested friends to the meeting and introduced the Guest speaker of the evening, Philip Abernethy a veterinary practitioner from Parklands Veterinary Group one of Northern Ireland largest and most progressive veterinary practices. One of Philip’s goals as a Veterinary Practitioner is to improve breeding and fertility in cows in Northern Ireland, while working closely with Paragon Advanced Breeding in Cumbria.

Philip gave a very informative and detailed talk along with a slide show on the ‘Paragon Advanced Breeding Programme’.

The services provided are Artificial Insemination (A.I), Embryo Transfer (ET) and In-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The success of any breeding programme is based on good stockman-ship and preparation of both donor and recipient animals with attention to detail in several areas such as the age of the donor cow, disease status, body condition and diet.

Judging by the number of questions directed at Philip after his presentation there seems to be a great interest in wanting to multiply top quality Beef Shorthorn cattle. Chairwoman, Karen Carson thanked Philip Abernethy and all guests for coming.

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N.I Beef Shorthorn Clubs Herd Visit This year’s N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club trip took us to Yorkshire on 14th August. After arriving at Leeds Bradford airport we headed north to the Upsall herd outside Thirsk. Here we were chauffeured around by Gerald in the Jeep and Ian in the tractor and covered trailer which was greatly appreciated because I have not been outside in a wetter day in years. We saw four separate groups of cows and calves and then the replacement heifers. Stock bull Dingo of Upsall was a real standout must see bull. Finally we saw sale heifers and yearling bulls which were well worth getting wet to see, before drying off and getting refreshments.

Next stop was the Ballard herd of Fraser Hugill. Here we saw a group of hard working cows with an impressive batch of calves

by Chapelton Franciscan who is producing a very uniform crop of calves from a variety of cow types.

From Frasers we headed to the Sleightholme Herd of Mrs James, this was the smallest of the herds on day one, but was definitely up there with the quality of any large herd. We saw two groups of cows, a group of heifers and show heifers and an impressive bull which was for sale LS Alpha. Which one of the groups just missed out on buying as he was sold before John made up his mind.

First stop on Saturday morning was at the Raindale herd of the Clough family. Here we were introduced to a fairly new shorthorn herd where a change from charolais to shorthorn

was well underway. It was interesting to see that although the animals were mostly bought in that they were all of a type.

It would be nice to go back in a few years to see how the herd is progressing as the initial herd build up is looking promising for the future.

Next stop was the Stonehills herd of the Riby family. Another well run family farm consisting of great shorthorn cattle and cereal crops. Here we saw two main groups of cows and calves two groups of heifers and then sale bulls. It was clear to see past stock bull Elliot Bodacious has left his stamp on the herd with his progeny very consistant.

Last but by no means was least the Kelleythorpe herd of James Hopper a smaller herd of equally high quality cattle with some of the biggest cows in the breed. A must mention of this herd was his bull calf by Meonhill Firefox a definite herd sire in the making.

We wish to thank all of the hosts for allowing us to come and view their herds. The hospitality and craic was second to none and we would look forward to welcome all of them plus friends to our herds in the near future so that we can return the hospitality. I can say on behalf of everyone present that we all enjoyed ourselves tremendously. A special thank you to Geoff Riby as main organiser.

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Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 2014 December 2014 | Judge: George McCulloch Senior Yearling Bull 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Elliot Matrix Intermediate Yearling Bull 1st Kenneth Lynd – Gortlynd Gonzo the Great Junior Yearling Bull 1st Mrs D Bailie – Croobview Geronimo Senior Yearling Heifer 1st R & F McKeown – Elliot Red Sue 2nd C & M Graham – Croobview Georgina 3rd R & F McKeown – Glenbrae Floss G9 Intermediate Yearling Heifer 1st D Alexander – Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 16th 2nd W & J McAllister – Burnside Glorious Desiree 3rd M Millen – Bootown Laura May Junior Yearling Heifer 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Ballyvaddy Foxglove Flake

G809 2nd D Alexander – Craigfaddock Matilda 13th 3rd Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Opal Senior Bull Calf 1st J Porter – Caramba Hush 2nd Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Harrison 3rd Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Hamilton Intermediate Bull Calf 1st D Alexander – Craigfaddock Haymaker 2nd D Alexander – Craigfaddock Hercules 3rd C & M Graham – Glenvale Harvey Senior Heifer Calf 1st W & J McAllister – Burnside Honeysuckle 2nd Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Copper

Veronica 3rd J Porter – Caramba Sweety Helena Intermediate Heifer Calf 1st W & K Carson – Mainevalley Hetty 2nd W & K Carson – Mainevalley Hoola 3rd Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Dice Anita Pair of Calves 1st J Porter – Uppermill 2nd W & K Carson – Mainevalley 3rd Castlemount Shorthorns Senior Commercial :

Castlemount Shorthorns

Junior Commercial:

Tommy Jackson

Strong Entry for Beef Shorthorn Calf Show. The Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club, under Chairmanship of Tom MGuigan, Cooper Shorthorns, Middletown, County Armagh, recently held its annual pedigree calf and yearling show in McClelland’s Ballymena livestock mart.

The judge for this annual December event was George McCulloch, Dunblane, Scotland, the stockperson in charge of the Highland Waygu Herd of pedigree Beef Shorthorn cattle at Dunblane.

Over 40 pedigree calves and a few Shorthorn crosses turned out on the Saturday morning to be put through their paces by Mr McCulloch.

The Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club would like to extend a word of thanks to its calf show sponsors – Chestnutt Animal Feeds, Thompson Animal Feeds, Wesley Sloan Agriculture, Commercial and Auto Repairs, Richard McKeown Cattle Grooming, Wilsons Auctions Ltd, Mortons, Parklands Veterinary Group and Lakeview Meats. Thanks also to McClelland’s mart for the use of its premises and George McCulloch for judging.

Young Handler (under 25): 1st Matthew Graham 2nd Mark McCrellis 3rd Adam Armour Yearling Champion:

R & F McKeown

Yearling Reserve Champion: Castlemount Shorthorns Calf Champion:

J Porter

Calf Reserve Champion:

W & J McAllister

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Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 2015 6th December 2015 | Judge: J Elliot Bull born on or after 1st May 14 & before 31st August 14 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Arthur Bull born or after 1st September 14 & before 31st December 14 1st T & K Madden – Hurricane of Ballyvaddy Heifer born on or after 1st January 14 & before 30th April 14 1st Alwyn & Adam Armour – Castlemount Zulu Tessa 2nd W & K Carson – Mainevalley Hetty 3rd Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Copper Veronica Heifer born on or after 1st May 14 & before 31st August 14 1st W & K Carson – Mainevalley Hoola Heifer born or after 1st September 14 & before 31st December 14 1st Tommy Jackson – Rockville Anna Bull born on or after 1st January 15 & before 31st March 15 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Jackson 2nd Damien & Emmet McNulty – Gillaroo Jack The Lad 3rd Richard & Fiona McKeown – Uppermill Sugar Daddy Bull born on or after 1st April 15 & before 30th June 15 1st W & J McAllister – Burnside Judge 2nd Sean Kerr – Lisnamanny John 3rd Alwyn & Adam Armour – Woodvale Juggernaut Bull born on after 1st July 15 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Jetliner Heifer born on or after 1st January 15 & before 31st March 15 1st W & J McAllister – Burnside Jewel 2nd David Alexander – Craigfaddock Nora 12th Heifer born on or after 1st April 15 & before 30th June 15 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Foxglove Flake 2nd W & J McAllister – Burnside Lovely Janelle 3rd David Alexander – Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 20th Heifer born on or after 1st July 15 1st Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Matrix

Strawberry 2nd Pair of calves (property of one exhibitor) 1st David Alexander 2nd Alwyn & Adam Armour 3rd W & J McAllister Young handlers (under the age of 25) 1st

Adam Armour

2nd

William McLucas

3rd

Matthew Graham

Yearling Champion:

W & K Carson – Mainevalley Hoola

Calf Champion:

W & J McAllister – Burnside Judge

Calf Reserve Champion:

Castlemount Shorthorns – Castlemount Foxglove Flake

Overall Champion:

W & J McAllister – Burnside Judge

Overall Reserve Champion: Castlemount Shorthorns –

Castlemount Foxglove Flake

Renowned Scottish beef breeder and master judge John Elliot praised the quality of cattle at the Northern Ireland beef Shorthorn calf show.

The show, which was held at Ballymena Cattle market on Saturday December 6, saw 36 cattle from across the province battle it out for the title of overall champion.

Judge John Elliot said he was impressed by what he saw.

He said: “The standard here has been terrific. If you travel anywhere you won’t see any higher quality of calves.” beef shorthorn

The judge, who runs a 300 head beef operation at his home in Kelso, said he was looking for a modern shorthorn.

He explained: “I was looking for something with good fleshing, excellent muscle and correct in feet and legs.

“The first places and the champion all ticked those boxes; the champion was exemplary.

“I’m looking for normal muscle to them, the modern ones have less waste but they still have to have fleshing ability; good sized cattle that will produce quick growing and will give good gain.”

William and Jill McAllister’s Burnside Judge took the top accolade of overall champion.

The 7-month-old bull won his class beating overall reserve Castlemount Foxglove Flake in both the overall championship and the calf championship.

Giving his reasons for the placing, Mr Elliot said Burnside Judge had “more muscle, good footing and length”, but said that both were a credit to the breed. “At the moment he’s going to make one hell of an animal,” he said.

The McAllister family first hit headlines three years ago when Burnside Elite sold for top price 8,500gns to Scottish Beef Shorthorn breeder, John Thomson in Stirling.

Yearling Reserve Champion: Alwyn & Adam Armour –

Castlemount Zulu Tessa

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Calf & Overall Champion: W & J McAllister – Burnside Judge

The pair from Kells keep just a handful of Shorthorn cattle alongside a herd over 100 pedigree and commercial beef stock and a flock of 300 ewes.

However, quality not quantity is the aim of the game, and the couple were not left disappointed when they scooped the show’s top award.

Other entry Burnside Jewel also topped her class. Already, the 11-month-old has had a successful showing season; last month the young heifer won the Junior Beef Shorthorn championship at the hotly contended Northern Ireland Pedigree Calf Fair Beef Expo.

Five month old Duncan McDowell’s Castlemount Foxglove Flake was named overall reserve champion. Speaking about the heifer, Mr Elliot said the heifer was “really something special” before he went on to add, “she’s quite contented, moved well, good fleshing, and overall a really very attractive heifer.”

W & K Carson’s Mainevalley Hoola was named Yearling Champion and Alywn and Adam Armour’s Castlemount Zulu Tessa was named reserve.

Northern Ireland Autumn Show & Sale 23rd October 2105 | Judge: Alwyn Armour Pedigree Bull Class 1st Castlemount Hero 2nd Jupiter of Ballyvaddy 3rd Stolan Hercules

Duncan McDowell T & K Madden James McConaghie

Pedigree Maiden Heifer Class 1st Castlemount Dice Veronica Duncan McDowell 2nd Trainview Flossy Heather James Cameron & Valerie Orr 3rd Glenvale Harmony Matthew Graham Commercial Steer Class 1st Duncan McDowell 2nd Duncan McDowell 3rd John Gill

Champion Beef Shorthorn Castlemount Hero owned by Duncan McDowell, Newtownards shown by Richard McKeown and included in the picture is Judge Alwyn Armour from Dromara

Commercial Heifer Class 1st Duncan McDowell 2nd D & I Henderson 3rd Duncan McDowell Champion:

Castlemount Hero - Duncan McDowell

Reserve Champion:

Jupiter of Ballyvaddy - T & K Madden

Club Sales Averages:

5 Bulls averaged 1383gns

4 Heifers averaged 1212gns

The resurgence in demand for quality Beef Shorthorn Cattle continued at the club sale in Ballymena Mart on Friday 23rd October with a peak price of 1,850gns for the Show Champion - Castlemount Hero an April 2014 born pedigree bull, put forward by Duncan McDowell Newtonards. This bull was sired by the A.I sire, Cairnsmore Thrasher out of the home bred cow Castlemount Barley Zabrina and was purchased by John Gill, Killinchy Co. Down. The Reserve Champion a January 2015 born pedigree bull calf - Jupiter of Ballyvaddy and out of the home bred cow Ballyvaddy Tessa Moss Rose D761, was purchased for 1250gns by Rodger Gormley, Carrickmore.

Reserve Champion: Jupiter of Ballyvaddy from T & K Madden

Duncan McDowell was delighted to see her realise a price of 1600gns to John Stewart, Cloughmills who went on to buy all four pedigree heifers which averaged 1212gns.

The 15 commercial Shorthorns kicked off with a tremendous start when the first lot into the ring sold for £1350 setting a high precedent. Auctioneer Graham Loughery commented that “we had expected strong demand for the commercial section but trade was flying from the very first lot, we could have done with more commercial stock”

Top price for the small selection of 4 pedigree heifers on offer was for the 1st prize winner Castlemount Dice Veronica - a July 2014 born pedigree heifer by stock bull Kilflush Roulette and out of homebred cow Castlemount Veronica.

N.I Calf Fair and Beef Expo

Roll on April next year!

14th November 2015 | Judge: C Coombs

Bull born on or after 01/09/14 & on or before 31/12/14 and Bull born between 1/01/15 & 31/03/15 combined 1st Castlemount Jackson D D McDowell 2nd Hurricane of Ballyvaddy T & K Madden 3rd Gillaroo Jack the Lad D & E McNulty 4th Uppermill Supreme J Porter

Heifer calf born after 01/04/15

Heifer born on or after 01/09/15 & on or before 31/12/14 and Heifer born between 01/01/15 & 31/03/15 combined 1st Burnside Jewel W & J McAllister 2nd Croobview Honeysuckle Opal 161 Mrs H D Bailie 3rd Castlemount Dice Margo D D McDowell

Bull calf born after 01/04/15 1st Croobview Judge 2nd Glenvale Jock

Mrs H D Bailie Matthew Graham

1st

Croobview Jellytot

Mrs H D Bailie

2nd

Castlemount Matrix Foxglove Flake

D D McDowell

3rd

Springlane Rotheslady

Martin Family

Senior Champion: Hurricane of Ballyvaddy

T & K Madden

Junior Champion:

Burnside Jewel

W & J McAllister

Reserve Junior Champion:

Croobview Jellytot

Mrs H D Bailie

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Meonhill Herd Wins Most Improved Herd Award for the Beef Shorthorn breed

The Meonhill herd, owned by Syd and Mary Chaplin from Hambledon in Hampshire, has been recognised by AHDB Beef & Lamb as the Most Improved Herd of Beef Shorthorn cattle in England for 2015.

The award is presented by the AHDB Beef & Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the recorded herd that shows the greatest genetic gain for commercial characteristics over a 12-month period. There is a separate award for each of 10 UK breeds.

Establishing their pedigree herd Being relatively new to cattle farming, Syd and Mary Chaplin believe they have benefited greatly from having performance recording figures, obtained by weighing and scanning cattle, to help their breeding decisions.

They moved to their 87 hectare (215 acre) farm in Hampshire in 2004, having previously farmed Texel sheep in Surrey. “The farm is our retirement project and it was our initial farm manager, Simon Bradley-Farmer, who introduced Beef Shorthorns to the farm. Our present manager is John Goodridge Reynolds, who is assisted by Mary Reynolds, with myself, Syd and Jill Webb making up the rest of the team. All have been vital in the herd’s success,” says Mary.

“Beef Shorthorns were chosen because they are a hardy, native breed which would thrive on the farm, which is 900 feet above sea level, with frequent strong winds. The choice has suited the farm well.”

They initially bought 12 breeding females in 2004, with many coming from the Chapleton herd. Now the high health status herd has 32 breeding females and, with progeny, they have 80 cattle in total.

They started performance recording their cattle in 2008, being familiar with the protocol through experience with their pedigree Meon Hill Texel flock. Syd’s work as an engineer gave him an interest in figures, however they felt they were on a steep learning curve at the time because they were new to cattle farming. “Recording has been a very useful tool to help us breed good stock, but we do also consider the animal itself and its bloodlines too,” says Mary.

John and Syd can pick out four main female bloodlines which have performed well on the farm and the information they now have about these lines is supported with Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs). They believe all EBVs have some relevance, so they look at them all to try to improve them. But for young heifers the most important are the Milk EBV and Calving Ease and for cows, they look for positive Growth and Muscle EBVs. Top sires selected The first stock bull on the farm, Chapelton Winsome, has helped the herd’s figures. “He was a top bull with an index in the top five per cent for the breed and has had an enormous impact,” says Mary. “Then using Chapleton Covenantor, who also had good figures, and imported semen on Winsome heifers has given us some amazing stock. We have also sourced semen targeting specific breeding traits for use with Artificial Insemination (AI) in order to promote certain EBVs within the herd.”

One of Covenantor’s progeny was Meonhill Fire Fox, who was bought by Cogent as an AI sire. “He scanned amazingly,” says Syd. “Fire Fox was in the top one per cent of the breed for the Terminal Sire Index and Self-Replacing Index, which resulted from top five per cent growth rate EBVs, a top one per cent eye muscle score and a positive Milk EBV.”

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The farm’s most recent bull, Elliot Danny Boy, was unknown to the UK recording system but was introduced to the farm based on his imported Canadian bloodlines. “The UK gene pool for Shorthorns make sourcing an unrelated stock bull, with good figures and a high health status a challenge,” says Syd.

The highest-quality pedigree bulls bred at Meonhill go to the breed’s national sale in Scotland. Others have been sold from the farm, with contacts made at shows. The Meonhill team attend three south east shows, as well at the National Beef Shorthorn Show at the Great Yorkshire Show.

New stock bulls are the only new animals coming onto the farm, as it is a closed herd for females to maintain a high health status.

“We have always enjoyed showing, before with the Texel sheep and now with the Shorthorns,” says Mary. “Our most recent successes include the Junior Interbreed Champion with our heifer Meonhill Pixie at the South of England Show.

Bulls that do not meet their criteria for breeding are sold fat, with their Farm Assured status and the Chaplins have developed a good market demand locally for them. Using the best possible genetics their objective is to deliver optimum carcase classification for their finished cattle.

“Our plan for the future is to keep enjoying farming and enjoying showing, but it has to pay its way.”

Beef Shorthorn: adding value to a ‘classic size’ family farm

Beef producers seeking a functional suckler cow would do well to consider Beef Shorthorn, says Fraser Hugill. Why? “We’re among the farmers who run a classic 250 to 300 acre family farm which has to have additional income, and we’ve found that apart from looking after themselves, these cows also look after us too. They are such quiet animals.

“Our Beef Shorthorn cows will calve under their own steam, leave one calf each year with sufficient milk after which I am able to trust and manage easily on my own. It’s a fact that should not be under estimated, particularly since I literally am a one man band,” he explains. “I can honestly say I haven’t a single cow where I couldn’t go and pick up a calf as it is born.

“We’re currently running 47 cows and followers, and our objective is for the herd to calve within a tight six week period.

We’ve selected for milk and I expect them to naturally last for an average 10 crops of calves,” says Fraser who together with his partner, Rosy Eaton farms Throstle Nest, a 177 acre unit near Helmsley and farms a further 140 acres on his father, Edgar’s land near Stokesley.

“We are also now repeaping the financial benefits of Beef Shorthorn, and being a closed herd and a member of a CHeCs scheme certainly adds value. “We’ve been focusing on breeding top quality females that are sold as a draft via the Carlisle spring sale every year – as our focus is females we select for maternal characteristics and a degree of feminity, and we’re finding they are now finding a ready demand from other suckler producers searching for a medium sized functional suckler to breed their own replacements.”

It was that same quest which led Edgar Hugill to invest in Beef Shorthorn almost 20 years ago. “At the time we had a mix of Continental cross cows and we’d had a BSE scare.

Dad came back from the Beamish dispersal with four cows which was not particularly in the master plan, and another seven cows followed shortly afterwards. We were on our way to establishing a closed herd and the rest is history.”

Environment management is equally important to Fraser and farming a suckler herd which is conducive to environmental grazing is paramount. Both units have been in ELS and we are now in the process of applying for Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship on dad’s farm and Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship on our own. The agreements will involve restoration of species rich grassland as well as wild bird seed mixtures, winter supplementary feeding for birds, nectar flower mixtures and hedgerow management. The new agreements will also incorporate works to reduce sediment such as yard renewal and the installation of livestock tracks.

“The Countryside Stewardship scheme forms the formal part of our environmental management however there is so much more that we’re doing informally. We are very passionate about our farming system. For example we have a number of old pastures that are outside of Countryside Stewardship but are managed in a low input manner. These tend to be tussocky which is good for insects and small mammals and the resident barn owl. They’re also ideal for grazing Beef Shorthorns which thrive on low input, forage based systems.”

Fraser is also regional co-ordinator for the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) across Yorkshire and the North East which takes him off farm for up to 120 days of the year.

“CFE provides an important source of income, however inevitably there tends to be a conflict between how much time I spend on the farm and the amount of labour required. A lot of farmers with similar sized holdings are in the same boat.

We are fortunate that we have found a mixed farming system which features Beef Shorthorn that pays its way, it’s one that we also enjoy and enables us to responsibly manage the land for future generations.”

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Wavendon Shorthorns H IG H H EALT H S TAT U S

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Christopher Marler Overbrook House, Weston Underwood, Olney, Buckinghamshire.

MK46 5JZ tel:

(01234) 711451

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Glenariff Fanfare Photos by Anthony Mosley

A Small Herd with a Big Impact Recently the Glenbrae Herd, owned by James Nelson from Larne, celebrated 25 years of breeding Pedigree Beef Shorthorns by holding a farm walk for approximately 40 breeders and friends from Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. After a brief introduction from James, the visitors were given a very relaxing walk through the cattle with James on hand to answer questions. James being experienced both as a judge and a shorthorn breeder is very informative on all aspects of the breed. Having seen all the stock everyone was treated to a very enjoyable meal. The evening concluded with a question and answer session with George Somerville giving an impromptu talk. George is farm manager on the 6,000 acre Glenkiln estate including 600 suckler cows, 3,000 sheep and a small nucleus of Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Cattle. James then went on to give an overview of the history and attribute of his enterprise.

Beef Shorthorns had declined rapidly during the 1960,s 70,s and 80,s in N.Ireland. When the Glenbrae Herd was founded in 1990, it was the first new herd to be formed in a generation.

The 2 founding females were a Floss from the Chapleton Herd and an Augusta from the Fingask Herd. All stock right up until the present day has been bred from these 2 foundation females.

Cattle have been sold from the Glenbrae herd to establish new herds in N. Ireland as well as Scotland and England. A large number of bulls have also been sold to pedigree and commercial farms throughout the United Kingdom. James would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who purchased stock from the Glenbrae Herd over the last 25 years. It is interesting to note that the herd has always used a stock bull and has only used A.I. seldom, and when used, it is with semen from Glenbrae breeding. James runs the herd on a commercial system and does not show any of his stock.

Glenbrae Tyzack

James’ breeding protocol insists in keeping with the breed characteristics of the Beef Shorthorn, breeding suckler cows that have plenty of milk, that are long lasting, are low maintenance and that are docile in temperament. He likes medium to large sized cows that are easy kept, that have good tight milky udders, cows that are deep bodied, well balanced with good heads and plenty of character.

When selecting a new stock bull, James likes to know the family background checking out the parents. Today the Beef Shorthorns need more flesh and not too much muscle he added, also plenty of width across the pins and length between the hook bones and pin bones, with a leg at each corner and of course good locomotion is extremely important.

Some of James’ highlights have been having the honour of judging Beef Shorthorns at various shows which he enjoys very much. Shows that he has judged have included the English Royal, Dublin, Limerick, Tullamore, Mullingar, Carrick-onShannon, Dumfries, Fife and The Royal Bath and West, plus herd competitions for the Central England and South West England Clubs. He has only missed 3 bull sales in Perth/Stirling in 25 years. James would also like to encourage breeders old and new to avail of all the opportunities to visit other countries through the world conferences. Following several visits to Canada and America, he found the whole experience informative and good to see what other breeders do. He added that Canadians are well ahead of us in terms of showing cattle and we could learn from their example.

The breeding side is James’s real passion and he has a massive collection of past journals and catalogues. If you there is anything you need to know about Beef Shorthorn family histories James is the man to tell you. He has used many bulls over the years including Glenisla Bandolier, Kilkelly White Chief, Uppermill Leath, Prestland Dick 3rd, Chapelton Liberty, Hillview King, Uppermill Raeburn, Redhill Blackaddercurrently using Lynthorpe Emblem and Grafton Hornblower bought in May 2015. beef shorthorn

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James’s vision for the future:The newly introduced Beef Shorthorn Classification scheme will be a positive step; James agrees that this will guarantee breeding from the best stock to ensure that the Beef Shorthorn continues to maintain their high standing within the farming enterprise. Social media too has also become part of everyday life now and encourages a growing online fan base especially among the young breeders.

The potential for native bred cattle over continental cattle in terms of costs, registrations increasing and pedigree sales is hitting an all time high. The main objective of any breed is to promote and sell stock across Northern Ireland and hopefully further afield. On a cautionary note, breeders need to breed correct, consistent cows with good udders; the good thing is if they are not up to Pedigree standard then the Beef Shorthorns will cross well with most breeds of cattle.

In Northern Ireland we are very fortunate to have the Glenarm Shorthorn beef Scheme run by Antrim Estates Company, Glenarm and Peter Hannan of Hannon Meats, Moira. Across the water in the UK,

Further information can be got by either contacting Morrisons Woodhead Abattoirs direct in England or by contacting Glenarm Farm Manager Bryan Wilson on mobile number 07764250171.

Morrisons also support the Beef Shorthorn Scheme. Both schemes giving an added bonus for finished Beef Shorthorn cattle provided they are sired by a registered beef shorthorn bull.

Glenbrae est. 1990

Beef Shorthorns

Stock Bull: Lynthorpe Emblem

Thanks to Denise Bailie, Co Down and Edward McIlwaine, Co Antrim on their purchase of Glenbrae Stock Bulls.

New Junior Stock Bull: Grafton Hornblower Visitors always welcome James Nelson Carnduff, Larne, N.Ireland | t: 028 2827 3295 or 07961725261

KNOCKENJIG

Beef Shorthorns

Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Sire: Chapelton Winsome Dam: Wavendon Flossy Flora Breed your STAR of the FUTURE from a STAR of the PRESENT

Use a proven sire for results you can see

Knockenjig Foremost sold to Coldrochie 12,000gns February 2014

Knockenjig Hercules reserve junior male RHS 2015. Sold to Podehole.

Knockenjig Harvester for sale Febuary 2016

Knockenjig Hurricane for sale Febraury 2016

David & Rosemary Dickie Knockenjig, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, DG4 6JS t: 01659 67384 | m: 07785 512 169 | e: daviddickie@farming.co.uk Member of SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme Visitors welcome | Stock for Sale

Milk to meat: breeding a functional suckler cow for the industry

A portion of the herd’s heifers

Swapping red and white Ayrshire cattle for red, white and roan Beef Shorthorn has brought a new and successful dynamic to David and Rosemary Dickie’s livestock enterprise.

“We are helping to breed a much needed functional suckler cow for the industry. That’s what Beef Shorthorn is all about, and that’s where the breed’s future lies,” says David. “And since we’ve tried and tested the breed and found it really does tick all the boxes, it’s a future we’re very confident about.

“The cows have proved to be docile, easy to manage, easy to calve and they make brilliant mothers; they’re suited to our low input forage based system, and they are proving to be profitable. So much so, we would now like to see Beef Shorthorn being one of the breeds embraced by all commercial suckler producers simply because it’s such a good fit.”

“We really enjoy our livestock, so once things settled down we knew we wanted a few cows to establish a new enterprise focused on the commercial sector and it had to make money.

We looked at the native beef breeds and Beef Shorthorn won hands down. We had done our research and found the cows were quiet and easy to handle – we wanted to farm animals that wouldn’t run a mile; we’ve set this unit up for one person to manage by themselves, so that meant cows had to calve themselves which we’ve found to be the case,” Rosemary explains. “The calves have a very strong will to live and as soon as they are on the ground they have one thing in mind, and that’s to get up and suck.”

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Knockenjig Beef Shorthorn herd which today comprises 25 breeding cows and followers was established in 2009 with foundation family lines secured from Gregors – Foxglove Flake and Rosie Duchess families; Glengloy – Flossy and Lovely; Glenisla – Duchess and Margo and Mount Benga Tessa.

“Our start up coDavid and Rosemary Dickie with their daughter, incided with the Catriona breed’s resurgence.

We recognised that interest in the breed was genuinely increasing however we hadn’t realised where it was going to end up with the herdbook registrations growing by over 40% within the last five years. For us, our objective was and continues to be focused on breeding and rearing cattle for the commercial market and we’re finding a very ready demand for both bulls and heifers, whilst male calves not retained for breeding purposes are steered, reared to an average 550kg at 16 to 17 months and sold in to a strong store market which is being backed by Morrisons for its Traditional Beef Scheme.

Knockenjig females with their six month old calves

“We’ve also been fortunate to sell bulls in to pedigree herds, and that’s been a real bonus,” says David. The Dickies enjoyed their best ever day, one that was ‘beyond their wildest dreams’ in Stirling 20 months ago when they sold three bulls by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin to a top of 12,000gns and average £9,520. In total, 14 Charlie Chaplin sons have sold for an average £5,806.

In addition, the family has embraced the beef showring. “We started showing again in 2011 over the next two seasons had some extraordinary beginners luck. We had reserve champion at Dumfries with K Margo, whilst Knockenjig Eclipse secured the male and overall reserve breed championships at the Royal Highland on his first outing in 2012.” Since then, the Dickies have turned out annually a four strong team to Ayr, Dumfries and The Royal Highland and invariably have returned home with a handful of red rosettes on every occasion. 2015 season’s haul included the Royal Highland reserve junior male championship with Knockenjig Hercules, a Charlie Chaplin son.

The couple have introduced the same selection and management criteria to their Beef Shorthorns as they had practiced for over 40 years whilst managing the dairy enterprises. “Conformation – good feet, legs together with plenty of length and potential growth, goes hand in hand with Breedplan data. Whilst that data is not the be and end all, it’s another tool which helps us to select more carefully for very specific traits, and if and when we invest in a new bull he would have to be within the breed’s top 10% for Self Replacing Index.”

The spring calving herd calves over a targeted nine week period and last year achieved 100% calves reared. Heifers are weighed at weaning at nine months, and again at turn out. “It’s important to get a measure of how they really are performing,”

Knockenjig Margo 2, a two year old Meonhill Charlie Chaplin daughter

David explains. “This year they achieved our target 400kg average at 14 months in order to calve at two years. These heifers continue to grow on to a mature 800kgs by third calving.”

Herd health also continues to be a priority. Knockenjig is a member of the Premium Cattle Health Scheme. “Not only do we want a healthy herd, but we also want to be able to offer animals of the highest standard to beef producers who are becoming more aware of preventative herd health together with biosecurity.”

Knockenjig was among the first herds to be linear classified; VG or better status was awarded to the majority of females presented, including eight Excellent cows. “It was a really useful exercise carried out by a classifier, officially appointed by the society,” says David.

“He left us with the incentive to appraise our cattle even more critically, selecting females with strong maternal traits and good structural soundness. We will be looking for consistency within our cow families over three generations and hopefully those trends will be reflected in market value.

“Ultimately, we believe linear classification will contribute towards breeding a functional suckler cow that continues to meet with market demand.”

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Kislingbury Dairy Lee, a second calver by Ballylinney Commando, with her Simmental bull calf at foot; she was one of the Elliott’s first homebred heifers

Blueprint for future systems Roger and Tom Elliott have developed a blueprint mixed livestock enterprise. The father and son partnership say they have already established a sustainable business on parks and traditional pasture land rented from local estates which are void of all support payments. And they have discovered for themselves that Beef Shorthorn has a key role to play on their relatively high output, low input system in which ‘every single animal has to stand on its own four feet’.

“We believe that ours is a strategy for the future. We are focused on producing high performance pedigree and store cattle and finished lamb from a forage based system,” Tom explains.

“The herd is consistently averaging 98% calves born over a 10 week calving period and 97% calves reared, we are selling the pedigree heifers surplus to replacement requirements on to other breeders and in to commercial herds, along with two or three breeding bulls and all at the farm gate; we don’t have time to go to shows and sales.

“The replacement heifers are managed separately and this last year we calved them at two years for the first time having reached 400kg targeted bulling weight at 14 months, while the steers are sold to a finisher at an average 375kg at seven to eight month weaning. Morrisons Traditional Beef Scheme has introduced a firm demand and this season we plan to follow them through to finishing and see them hung up to make sure we are getting our breeding decisions right.”

Roger continues: “We remain very open minded and flexible to introducing new ideas and concepts in order to maximise

returns, and one of the inputs we can change quite readily is genetics.

Whilst we’ve introduced some of the latest genetic developments to our sheep flock, for the beef enterprise, we firmly believe in stocking with native breeds, and we are sold on Beef Shorthorn.

“TB put a stop to Roger and Tom Elliott our multi suckling, rearing enterprise based around dairy bred calves over 10 years ago,” he explains. “We agreed to introduce a suckler herd with native breeds, at which point enter Beef Shorthorn. We’ve since found the cattle quiet to handle, very low maintenance in our simple system and easy to feed on forage – grazed grass, hay, haylage and straw, and they’ve enable us to pare variable costs to the bone.” Fertiliser is restricted to 200 acres mown for haylage and hay. Supplementary purchased feed is restricted to straw and high energy blocks fed to bulling cows and heifers and during the winter housing period along with minerals and rock salt. Roger and Tom manage both enterprises themselves, apart from a contractor for baling forage.

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A portion of the Kislingbury herd, ranging from three to 11 year old cows with their six month old calves by Grafton Duke.

The Elliotts sharpened their interest in the breed five years ago when Tom spotted half a dozen bulling heifers for sale from the Gaddesdon herd. He invested in another six heifers the following year, while in 2012 they had the opportunity to purchase the entire herd. A further 45 females were selected, the Kislingbury prefix was established and the rest is history.

“We wanted the best to breed the best which next led us to looking at genetics somewhat further afield,” explains Roger.

“Australian herds, like ours, don’t carry passengers; the cattle out there have to work, so we think very favourably of their bloodlines. In fact Kislingbury was underpinned by Australian genetics. Our first herd sire was Wavendon Red Rattler who introduced femininity to the herd together with milk and longevity – his females are averaging 10 years, and we don’t keep them just for the sake of it. Glacier of Upsall is the latest sire to join the herd going back to Australian lines and is also within the breed’s top 10%; he was secured last year in Stirling where he was reserve intermediate champion.

“When we’re looking for a new sire, then first and foremost he has to look right, however it helps if he has accompanying Breedplan data – within the breed’s top ?10% for milk, ease of calving and 200 day weight. Heifer selection is firmly based on dam performance; she has to have enough milk to pass on to her calf to reach 360kg at weaning. They’re all managed under the same grazing regime, we don’t push them, however we find the best ones always shine out.”

And the result. The Elliotts are breeding a medium size cow, one that matures at 700kg and produces a calf with the maximum kilos at weaning. “She is easy fleshing and easy to calve and that’s essential since we live four miles away from where they are housed. Whilst we check three times a day, in the end they just have to get on calving themselves, and they do. Furthermore, we can rest assured that their calves are immediately up and away sucking.

“Management is crucial. We like to get them in to condition score 4 by the time they are housed in November and then slowly cruise down to condition score 3 by the start of calving in March in order to pop the calf out, after which they’re turned straight out to grass.”

To the future, whilst the majority of beef and sheep producers have yet to fully embrace the future challenges, the Elliotts are very satisfied with their blueprint strategy. In fact towards the end of 2015 they secured another 200 acres of rented parkland and grass keep which will provide them with the opportunity to take cow numbers to over 320 head and Beef Shorthorn is guaranteed to have strong representation in the mix.

FACT FILE: Partners, Roger and Tom Elliott, Kislingbury, Northants 900 acres rented parkland and pasture; 50 acres owner occupied 200 suckler cows including 100 Beef Shorthorn pedigree / commercial mix 1,200 ewes

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Great foragers, easy calving, ample milk Burnside Elite, the February 2013 Stirling topper at 8,500gns

Beef Shorthorn meeting demand in Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn registrations have increased considerably in Northern Ireland over the last few Jill and William McAllister with Charlotte and Sophie years, and there’s (eldest) real potential for the trend to continue in order to meet with escalating commercial demand, reports William McAllister. “We believe the breed has a big future.

“We’re receiving enquiries first and foremost from suckler men seeking to inject some native blood in to their herd and their first call is Beef Shorthorn. These producers are beginning to appreciate that Beef Shorthorn is easy to keep off forage, cows are easily calved and they have plenty of milk. The breed is offering those ‘in demand’ maternal traits whilst the terminal sire is left to introduce the muscle; having said that, our pure Beef Shorthorn animals are not far behind our Continentals in terms of weight gain.”

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He continues: “These same producers are also aware that both the pure and cross bred steers also have value – there is an opportunity for them to earn a premium from the Glenarm Shorthorn Beef, the award winning brand which is marketed on a wholesale basis to high-class hotels and restaurants throughout the province, to London and beyond.”

It was those strong maternal traits which attracted the McAllister family to invest in their first Beef Shorthorn genetics 10 years ago to establish their Burnside herd. “We’ve got to admit to having an addiction to breeding quality pedigree beef and sheep – the two complementary enterprises work really well and we have different interests, we’re always open to widening potential market opportunities and I’ve always liked Beef Shorthorn,” says William who works as a full time DARD import inspector, while his wife, Jill has a keen involvement in the herd which has since grown to eight breeding cows.

“Without doubt, the breed has proved everything it set out to be; all our cattle are grass fed, they’re wintered on straw courts, they calve themselves and they’re so easy to work with which is good from a family point of view. Our children Sophie, nine years and Charlotte, six are really keen to get stuck in to show ring activities - apart from calf handling they’re very active behind the scenes dressing cattle and do tails, whilst Elizabeth’s two young children, James and Sarah can be found in the lines; the show ring is very important - apart from being a big family affair, it is also our shop window.”

The McAllisters, who are synonymous with breeding quality stock, are frequently found in the final line up. In fact breeding and showing pedigree cattle is in the genes. William’s maternal grandparents, the Gettys had a successful pedigree Ayrshire herd, whilst his father, Brian, then assistant farm manager at Greenmount College, was among the first in the province to establish a pedigree Charolais herd in the late 1970s.Limousin followed, and then Beef Shorthorn in 2005.

“We initially choose Beef Shorthorn that were functionally correct, with good legs, good breed character, great style and with easy fleshing. Since then we have been very selective; we have a ruthless culling policy whilst Breedplan has become an increasingly important tool and animals must have the data to match,” he explains.

Burnside’s spring board to success was established with Trunley Secret Wonderful secured for 3,500gns in Perth. “She got us off to a great start breeding two Stirling winners – the junior champion, Burnside Dyce selling for 4,600gns and the reserve champion, Burnside Caveman for 6,500gns.

“We also invested in three Glenisla females including the 3,500gns in calf heifer, Glenisla Desiree who together with her daughter Burnside Bluebell went on to take the reserve title at the breed’s NI National Show. She also bred Burnside Elite selling in Stirling for the day’s top call of 8,500gns, whilst her heifer Burnside Honeysuckle was reserve champion at the NI breed’s National Calf Show.

Another Desiree daughter, Burnside Francesca was awarded the Balmoral 2013 breed championship as a yearling heifer and was a member of the reserve interbreed group of three. That same year we paid 2,800gns for the in calf Glen Gloy Lovely Chanel. Nine months later she was placed reserve breed champion at the Balmoral.”

The four family partners meet around the kitchen table to discuss their farming operations at least once a week. Brian goes on to manage the feeding regimes, whilst William admits to having the final say when it comes to the breeding decisions.

“We are continually pushing to the top of the tree,” he says.

“We bring only the very best to Stirling – we know it’s a one way trip, whilst the remainder are sold at the farm gate. So far we’ve had a string of bulls, all our heifers have been retained as replacements.” To the future William plans to build Burnside to 10 quality breeding cows. “As demand for the breed continues to gain momentum, we believe Beef Shorthorn will have a big future role to play within the suckler sector. Watch this space.”

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Beef Shorthorn ticking all the boxes as a functional suckler cow Luke and Joanne Anthony say Beef Shorthorn ticks all the boxes as a functional suckler cow. “These cattle have low input and low labour requirements combined with great temperament which makes them easy to manage,” says Luke adding: “Yes, I’ve had my experience working with Continental cross cattle.

Quite simply, they caused chaos!”

Whilst Luke has a full time contract dairy herd manager’s position, he and Joanne are ambitious for their 15 cow fledgling Brambleberry Beef Shorthorn herd based at Exton, Southampton.

Within the next five years, they are targeting it to be within the breed’s top 20% of Breedplan performance recorded herds with 100% females linear classified VG. The herd is also scheduled to expand to 100 cows by 2025, including two thirds to have reached pedigree status.

“I used to buy in various crosses of calves to rear as stores for my own interest, however once I found Beef Shorthorn I decided I wouldn’t consider another breed. They have such low input requirements, they thrive off forage and are very durable; I’ve even seen them sitting on barley stubbles on a frosty night coming home from the pub! I’m also finding a cow can calve herself, cleanse and within the first few minutes her calf up and sucking and getting a big dose of colostrum. Added to all those strong native breed characteristics, Morrisons interest in developing a Beef Shorthorn brand underpinned my confidence in the breed’s future and we agreed to establish a pedigree herd in 2012.

He continues: “We are particularly optimistic about demand for Beef Shorthorn here in the south of England; when we established the herd we were located in Rudgwick in West Sussex and we were the first to introduce the breed to the area. Since then, we have had an enormous amount of interest from both beef and dairy farmers all searching for that functional suckler cow.”

For Luke, breeding a suckler cow fit for purpose is driven by the same strategies as those he has deployed over the past 12 years whilst working full time with dairy cattle. After completing a short stint at Sparsholt College he worked as a herdsman, then graduated to herd manager before operating as a contract dairy herd manager currently responsible for a 517 cow spring block calving herd.

“First and foremost, if you don’t measure, you cannot monitor nor manage,” he says. “Like the dairy herd I manage, our Beef Shorthorns are performance driven. We can’t afford to carry any passengers.

“For example, I put the calves over the scales every six weeks to see if they are on track, if they’re not then I investigate why and if I believe the heifer has potential, then I’ll pull her out of the herd for extra attention, otherwise she is culled. Monitoring performance also helps me to sire match at their first breeding. So far we are really pleased with the outcomes.”

In the three week run up to calving, in calf cows are tightly grazed at three cows per acre with access to set a side hay, and retained in condition score 3 until calving in late May/June. Heifers are run similarly but receive preferential treatment after calving to ensure they have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

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BRAMBLEBERRY HERD KPIS: • 1.3kg DLWG birth to weaning • 1.1kg DLWG weaning to bulling at 13 months • 15 month conception • 24 month calving and 470kg • 550kg average mature weight; 650kg maximum; a relatively small cow suited to heavy clay soil type

• 370 day target Calving Index • 87% hold to first AI service • Six week calving period • 100% calves reared

Selection criteria - “Performance recording data is a tool I’ve successfully used in the dairy herd. Following on Breedplan performance recording is a really useful measure of an animal’s potential and I’m keen to use to help make decisions on new herd genetics and which to retain. Within one generation, Brambleberry has leapt from a very low base to within close to the breed average.”

Females: Breedplan, within the top 20% for SRI; visual, initially for length and milk, and they have to be clean through the belly Sires: Breedplan, within the top 10%for maternal traits; visual length, depth, ease of calving Genetics - Brambleberry was established with females from the Layberry herd going back to Chapelton, Glenisla and Upsall.

“AI is being used widely across the herd; it offers a wide choice of sires and I’m particularly keen on those bred on sole forage based systems. For example I was impressed by the Canadian bred Paintearth Rama who is delivering our key selection criteria, Westmoor Gladiator is within the breed’s top 10% and Glenisla Artic Storm within the breed’s top 5% for 200 day weight. I also have in the tank waiting some Cavans Bourbon and few different Sprys bulls and Dunsyre North Star. I am constantly on the lookout for new genetics.

Linear classification - Next up on the ‘to do’ list - linear classification. “It’s going to be an important tool in our selection procedures confirming or other if our females are breeding true; having a classifier on the yard with a second pair of the eyes will be really useful, and the scores will be new goals to aspire to.

They’re also going to provide the buyer with extra information and hopefully introduce added value.”

He continues: “We are particularly optimistic about demand for Beef Shorthorn here in the south of England; we were the first to introduce the breed to this area, and since have had an enormous amount of interest from both beef and dairy farmers all searching for that functional suckler cow.”

Pre/Post Purchasing of a Breeding Bull Purchasing a breeding bull is one of the most important decisions to be made on a suckler farm and purchasing the correct bull is an expensive exercise. It is important therefore that any bull brought on to the farm is managed so as to ensure he works to his full potential. Whilst most of the following points could be considered common sense it is worthwhile just noting the main points to consider when introducing a new bull to the herd.

• The bull needs at least 2 to 3 months from purchase at sales to adjust and get into condition ready to go out with the females.

• Take time to see the bull you may decide to buy. An extra day at the sales can often prove to be justifiable. Arriving early will allow you to go to where the bulls are brought to be washed to view them. Spend plenty time watching the bulls moving to and from the show ring and then watch them against their contemporaries in the show ring.

• After purchasing ask the seller if possible to give you a bag of the feed or what is left that the bulls are being fed on at sale. Would be good in the future that this became common practice to have feed available to the buyer.

Vendors (breeders) have to consider what they are being fed and not to solely go for high levels of energy dense feeds.

• When the bull arrives at his new home it is recommended to wash him down to take out the soap etc used at the sales. Leaving this on can cause skin irritation and has at times led to hair loss.

• Sometimes remarked that after a few days the purchased bull seems very restless and has temperament issues. He has new surroundings and needs time to settle in.

At this stage, do not suddenly put him on a restricted diet as it is not good to have sudden changes in quantity and type of feed. It could be worthwhile to purchase or make up a good energy concentrate feed.

He needs controlled condition score loss. Sudden dietary shocks can cause fertility issues and unsettle him. Feed him reasonably well initially to settle him and then slowly start to reduce the level of concentrates over a period of time.

He is not used to just forage .Make sure that not only is the correct energy and protein fed but there are also the right levels of vitamins and minerals.

Also these bulls are often group housed from weaning and not used to isolation. Do not simply purchase the bull and then put him in an area where he has little contact with what is going on roundabout him on the farm or in very confined dark pens. . Yes he needs to be quarantined (check what the rules are) but he needs to see movement going on round about as he has had a lot of close contact prior to sale. Spend time with your investment. Allow him to have exercise, which he is used to when being reared.

If halter trained then ideal to continue with this. As soon as he is out of quarantine then close contact with other livestock is advised.

• What is a bull worth? Yes we can all do in depth calculations but really the market will dictate with supply and demand. However listening to some wise men some reckoned it needed to be the same price as 6 good store calves. Well to me that is about £5,000. Yet another estimated that it needs to be 8 finished beasts which is about £10,000. So is this the real worth between £5,000 and £10,000 for the quality bull we need? Who knows as many good bulls have cost less ? Will also be different for those who have 2 calving periods so doubling numbers of cows he serves in a year. beef shorthorn

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• It costs a considerable investment to bring a bull out and we hear increasing values often varying from £2,500 to £4,000 which has also to take into account the cost of insurance with some higher priced bulls which the seller will may partly cover.

• With insurance, it is vital that you know exactly what you are covered for.

• Recommended that prior to the bull being used he is given a veterinary pre-breeding examination to check the bull is physically normal and has adequate semen quality.

• To avoid injury to the bull when he is put out to work, the bull should be allowed exercise in a small paddock with some company to get his locomotion and muscles working in preparation for serving the cows. (Imagine Usain Bolt sat on his behind for 3 months before running 100 metres. He would pull every muscle in his body!!). It is ideal to keep water and feed apart to encourage the bull to exercise.

• Number of commercial men now testing him pre season with a couple of cows to see if he settles them so confidence gained prior to main bulling period. The young bull should be educated and serve his first female under supervision on a non slip surface.

Observe bull closely at start of mating to check for normal service behaviour and absence of any penile injury/lesions - e.g. warts.

• If I take this bull home from the sales, how many cows should he go to when ready? Well the view seems to vary from 10 to 20 females for a young bull. The bull is untested so it really is your choice. Monitor returns to service ( more than 50% returns suspicious) • Don’t get rid of the old boy (bull I mean) yet, as the young bull has to prove himself and it is always correct to have back-up on farm. Often we lack bull power on farms and work with little, if any spare.

• Don’t forget parasite control- worm/fluke dose after grazing period as many young bulls will have little or no immunity • After the young bull has been removed from the cows , he should then be put onto a growing ration as he still has significant growth and development to do. Often this is not done and can have an impact on his longevity and capability.

Careful management of your new purchase will ensure a long, healthy, productive life and hopefully the bull will be OK too.

2nd February 2015

Stirling Bull Sales – February

HRH the Princess Royal attends the 150th Anniversary Stirling Bull Sale There was added excitement at the February Bull sales this year as it marked the 150th Anniversary of the Perth Bull sales. The first animals to be sold at the Perth Bull Sales in 1865 were 14 Beef Shorthorn bulls which sold to a top price of 39gns and averaged 19gns. To mark this prestigious occasion we were delighted to welcome our President HRH The Princess Royal to the bull sales at United Auctions. The Princess Royal spent over 2 hours at the sales, meeting officers of UA and the Beef Shorthorn Society and chatting to exhibitors as she inspected the cattle in the cattle pens. She showed a great interest in the work the Society is doing to promote high health status and was very knowledgeable about the main diseases and the importance of health testing. After observing some of the Beef Shorthorn classes being judged she presented the Championship trophy to Mike Clarke from Lowther Estates for their champion bull Lowther Gervase. The Princess Royal then presented the judge Nigel Miller with a UA medallion commemorating his judging assignment at the 150th anniversary of the Stirling (formerly Perth) Bull Sales.

Stirling Beef Shorthorns meet strong commercial demand

Top Price of 13,000gns for Balgay Gorgoroth

13,000gns top; £5,066 average for 56 bulls Beef Shorthorn bulls met a strong demand at the society’s spring bull sale in Stirling on Tuesday 3 February selling to a top of 13,000gns and averaging £5,066 for 56 entries sold, whilst over five more entries sold later outside the ring.

“Well grown, well-muscled bulls accompanied by Breedplan data met a ready trade fuelled throughout by a packed commercial ring side eager for a slice of the action, and that demand was reflected in more than 10 more bulls being sold on the year,” commented breed society secretary, Frank Milnes. “They were keen to invest in genetics that will deliver a functional suckler cow also aware that by-product steers were seeing in to a ready market influenced by Morrisons’ Traditional Beef Scheme.”

Champion: Lowther Gervase from Mr C Lowther

Sale leader at 13,000gns was Balgay Gorgoroth TI +18, SRI + 10, a 23 month old roan by the 13,000gns Chapelton Braveheart and our of a Chapelton dam from Balgay Farm’s 50 cow herd based at Inchture, Perth. Led out by farm manager Mike Riddle and his wife, Jackie, the couple were taking the best ever price for the herd which was established in 2000. beef shorthorn

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Four entries shared a 7,500gns bid. First to go was the senior and overall reserve champion, Pode Hole Gladiator TI +20, SRI +20, a two year old red and little white by the 10,000gns Chapelton Clansman and out of a homebred dam from Charles and Sally Horrell’s 55 cow herd based at Thorney, Peterborough. He returned south with PW and ES Willison, Cuckney, Mansfield.

LEP Farms were again in the money at 7,500gns with Meonhill Gangman TI +12, SRI +11, a 23 month old red and little white by their homebred Meonhill Highland Beau to J Ines and Son, Huntly, Aberdeen.

Reserve Champion: Podehole Gladiator from Mr H Horrell

The first prize winning Gorgoroth went to Killearn, Glasgow based Campbell Graham to join his 650 cow suckler herd which includes 350 pure Beef Shorthorn. “This bull looks like a real Beef Shorthorn; he has length, depth, flesh, good hind quarters and head and great character,” said Mr Graham who also paid 9,000gns Meonhill Granville TI +31, SRI +19, a 23 month old roan by the £16,000 Chapelton Covenanter from LEP Farms, Chidden, Hambledon.

Two more Braveheart sons were in the money for Balgay.

Minutes later the 22 month old roan Balgay Gorbadoc TI +29, SRI +23 made 8,000gns to Glenkiln Farms, Crocketford, Dumfries, whilst the two year old roan and reserve senior champion, Balgay Gypsy King TI +23, SRI +15 secured a 6,000gns bid from GH Stirling, Stow, Galashiels.

The day’s second highest call at 10,000gns went to Fearn Godfather TI +23, SRI +28, a dark roan 23 month old from John Scott and Partners. Sired by the 10,000gns Dakota of Upsall and out of a homebred dam from their Fearn, Tain based 65 cow herd, he went to MD McMillan, Luncarty, Perth. Earlier, Mr Scott’s 22 month old roan Fearn Great Glen TI +15, SRI +10 by Meonhill Highland Captain, made 7,500gns to W Barr, Lauder, Berwick.

Two more entries were bid to 9,000gns a piece. First to go was Meonside Ganster TI +31, SRI +24 from Frank Moffat, East Meon, Petersfield to David and Rosemary Dickie, Sanquhar, Dumfries. Ganster was a 22 month old roan by the 4,000gns Glenisla Zetor.

Minutes later, the Dickies recouped their spend when they offered their first prize winner, Knockenjig Glenturret TI +31, SRI +28 at 9,000gns to D Hodgson, Chathill, Alnwick.

Glenturret was a 21 month old light roan by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin and out of a Gregors bred dam from their 25 cow herd. Earlier on, Knockenjig Glenfiddich TI +30, SRI +25, a 23 month old Charlie Chaplin son from the Dickies commanded a 5,000gns bid from GW Smith, Fordoun, Laurencekirk.

Lagas Gigolo TI +24, SRI +21, a 23 month old dark roan by Rowanberry Donatello, from Laga Farms, Evie, Orkney made 8,000gns to WS Robson and Son, Otterburn, Newcastle.

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Two entries from Castle Douglas based Donald Biggar’s string went to 7,500gns each. Chapelton Galaxy TI +37, SRI +33, a 23 month old red Chapelton Typhoon son sold to C Nye, Ely, Cambridge, whilst Chapelton Glen Clova TI +32, SRI +28, a 22 month old by the 6,800gns Glenisla Banquo went home with J and C Gibb, Glenisla, Blairgowrie.

Another Typhoon son from Mr Biggar, the two year old dark roan Chapelton Gameboy TI +35, SRI +29 made 6,500gns to Percy Farms, Alnwick, whilst the Banquo sired 22 month old roan Chapelton Glen Glass TI +34, SRI +25 was secured for 5,800gns by K Munro and Son, Cupar, Fife.

Next at 7,000gns was Lowther Godwin TI +18, SRI +23, a 23 month old red Blelack Rupert son and out of an Upsall bred dam from Charles Lowther, Penrith to J Campbell, Todholes, Thurso.

Twenty four hours earlier, Mr Lowther secured the intermediate and overall supreme championship with Lowther Gervase TI +13, SRI +10 who commanded 6,500gns from EM Flett, Holm, Orkney. A roan 22 month old he was the first son to be offered

by LS Eagle and out of a homebred dam from his 65 cow herd.

He commented: “I’m very excited about this new bloodline and even more thrilled to take the top male award, the first time ever having previously secured the female championship on four consecutive occasions.” For judge, NFUS president, Nigel Miller, his decision had initially been with Pode Hole Gladiator.

“Of two very special, spectacular bulls, I was sure he would be my champion bull; he was very correct with good muscle, and real balance, however when Gervase came in to the ring, he just tipped the decision; he had the edge with that extra length, height and shape belonging to a Beef Shorthorn.”

The junior champion title went to Glenisla Gauntlet TI +28, SRI +22, a 22 month old roan by Glenisla Artic Storm. Bred and exhibited by the Gibb family, he was secured for 7,000gns by R Hyslop and Son, Sanquhar, Dumfries. Earlier on, another 22 month old roan Storm son, this time the first prize Glenisla Ghillie TI +21, SRI +17 made 5,000gns and went to join Highland Wagyu’s 250 cow Beef Shorthorn herd based at Dunblane, Perth.

A bid of 6,000gns secured Glenrinnes Goliath TI +13, SRI +12 for Jock Ramsay, Mauchline, Ayr. Bred and exhibited by Glenrinnes Farms, Dufftown, Aberdeen, Goliath was a 23 month old roan by Chapelton Ensign.

The Landers family, Newton Stewart offered their 18 month old red Chapelton Dauphin son, Cairnsmore Giovanni TI +18, SRI +18 at 5,800gns to D Baillie, Carnwath, Lanark.

Tofts Wing Commander TI +34, SRI +30 a roan 20 month old by the 7,000gns Royal Show champion, Blelack Major from Playfair Farms, Morebattle Tofts, Kelso was secured for 5,000gns by Gloucester based Sterling Sires for its dairy portfolio.

The 23 month old roan Mountbenger Gambler TI +14, SRI +13 by Chapelton Destiny from JF Irving and Son, Yarrow, Selkirk made 5,000gns to DC and JJ Marshall, Broughton, Biggar.

Averages: 56 bulls ÂŁ5,066 Auctioneers: UA

Show Results

Judge: Nigel Miller

Heifers born on or between 27 March & 30 September 2013 1st Millerston Augusta Glint Jack P Ramsay 2nd Lowther Melody C Lowther 3rd Kidston Heatherbell 7th J Stewart & Partners 4th Kidston Ruby J Stewart & Partners Heifers born on or after 1 October 2013 1st Shawhill Foxglove Grace Thomson Roddick & Laurie 2nd Shawhill Irene Gillian Thomson Roddick & Laurie 3rd Cairnsmore Galaxy Starlet Mr & Mrs B Landers 4th Cairnsmore Glorious Grace Mr & Mrs B Landers Bulls born on or between 17 August 2012 & 2 March 2013 1st Podehole Gladiator Mr H Horrell 2nd Balgay Gypsy King Balgay Farm 3rd Meonside Gladstone Drayton Farm Partnership 4th Chapelton Gameboy Mr D J Biggar OBE Bulls born on or between 3 & 17 March 2013 1st Meonside Goliath Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Knockenjig Glencoe David & Rosemary Dickie 3rd Meonside Galaxy Drayton Farm Partnership 4th Croftends Glen J E Bellas & Son Bulls born on or between 18 & 22 March 2013 1st Grimaldi of Upsall 2nd Meonhill Granville 3rd Lowther Godwin 4th Generator of Upsall

The Hon G Turton LEP Farms Mr C Lowther The Hon G Turton

Bulls born on or between 23 & 31 March 2013 1st Balgay Gorgoroth 2nd Coldrochie Guerilla 3rd Fearn Godfather 4th Glenrinnes Goliath

Balgay Farm Mr M D McMillan J Scott & Partners Glenrinnes Farms Ltd

Bulls born on or between 1 & 11 April 2013 1st Lowther Gervase 2nd Glacier of Upsall 3rd Balgay Gorbadoc 4th Balgay Gandalf EE Lang

Mr C Lowther The Hon G Turon Balgay Farms Balgay Farms

Bulls born on or between 12 & 19 April 2013 1st Glenisla Ghillie 2nd Blelack Moderator 3rd Podehole Ghost 4th Chapelton Glen Glass

Major JPO Gibb Mr N Massie & Sons Mr H Horrell Mr D J Biggar OBE

Bulls born on or between 20 April & 7 May 2013 1st Glenisla Gauntlet Maj. JPO Gibb

2nd 3rd 4th

Tofts Prince Grenadier Playfair Farms Meonside Ganster Drayton Farm Partnership Lowther Garfield Mr C Lowther

Bulls born on or between 8 May & 2 June 2013 1st Knockenjig Glenturret David & Rosemary Dickie 2nd Ardoyne Genghis Messrs H & H Rennie 3rd Blelack Hero Mr N Massie & Sons 4th Blelack Mandarin 2nd Mr N Massie & Sons Bulls born on or after 3 June 2013 1st Lowther Geronimo 2nd Millerston Great Expectation 3rd Knowehead Glen Tilt 4th Tofts Wing Commander

Mr C Lowther Jack P Ramsay Mr & Mrs J Redpath Playfair Farms

Best Polled Bull:

Lowther Gervase

Mr C Lowther

Senior Champion Bull:

Podehole Gladiator

Mr H Horrell

Reserve:

Balgay Gypsy King

Balgay Farms

Intermediate Champion Bull:

Lowther Gervase

Mr C Lowther

Reserve:

Glacier of Upsall Junior Champion Bull:

Glenisla Gauntlet

Maj. JPO Gibb

Reserve:

Lowther Geronimo

Mr C Lowther

Supreme Champion Bull: The Uppermill Calrossie Perpetual Trophy

Lowther Gervase Mr C Lowther Reserve: The Campbell Durno Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Podehole Gladiator Mr H Horrell Female Champion:

Millerston Augusta Glint Reserve:

Shawhill Foxglove Grace

Jack P Ramsay

Thomson Roddick & Laurie

Best 2 Bulls:

Mr H Horrell Best 3 Bulls:

Drayton Farm Partnership

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Stirling Bull Sales Prices Bulls-gns 2000 7500 3800 6000 3500 2000 2200 8000 4000 4200 5000 3000 4200 2200 5000 7000 2000 3000 9000 3000 2800 7500 6000 13000 10000 2600 4500 7500

Knockenjig Field Marshall Podehole Gladiator Meonside Gladiator Balgay Gypsy King Chapelton Gameboy Gairloch of Drumcross Chapelton Glen Lyon Lagas Gigolo Mountbenger Golly Meonside Goliath Mountbenger Gambler Lagas General Lagas Ginola Cairnsmore Gerard Knockenjig Glenfiddich Lowther Godwin Grimaldi of Upsall Generator of Upsall Meonhill Granville Balnabroich Ferdinand Cavans Gairsty Chapelton Galaxy Glenrinnes Goliath Balgay Gorgoroth Fearn Godfather Stonehills Rockafella Coldrochie Guerilla Meonhill Gangman

D & R Dickie Mr H Horrell Drayton Farm Partnership Balgay Farm Mr DJ Biggar OBE Balgay Farm Mr D J Biggar OBE Laga Farms Ltd JF Irving & Son Drayton Farm Partnership JF Irving & Son Laga Farms Ltd Laga Farms Ltd Mr & Mrs B Landers D & R Dickie Mr C Lowther The Hon G Turton The Hon G Turton LEP Farms Balnabroich Farms David Scarth Mr D J Biggar OBE Glenrinnes Farms Ltd Balgay Farm J Scott & Partners Mr G L Riby Mr M D McMillan LEP Farms

1800 7500 6500 2000 4500 2600 8000 7500 3800 3000 5000 2000 5800 4000 4000 2600 7000 2800 9000 2500 4000 3500 9000 3200 2000 5000 2500 2600 5800

Galla Gordon Chapelton Glen Clova Lowther Gervase Hallsford Gladstone Glacier of Upsall Balgay Gandalf EE Lang Balgay Gorbadoc Fearn Great Glen Podehole Ghost Gaelforce of Skaillhouse Glenisla Ghillie Shawhill Gerald Chapelton Glen Glass Blelack Moderator Fearn General Galla Geoffrey Glenisla Gauntlet Mohmar Genghis Khan Meonside Ganster Lowther Garfield Tofts Prince Grenadier Blelack Manderin 2nd Knockenjig Glenturret Ardoyne Genghis Beautry Olly Tofts Wing Commander Lowther Geronimo Millerston Great Expectation Cairnsmore Giovanni

Mr J W Frame Mr D J Biggar OBE Mr C Lowther AN & HS Tomkins The Hon G Turton Balgay Farms Balgay Farms J Scott & Partners Mr H Horrell Messrs C Macadie & Sons Major J P O Gibb Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Mr D J Biggar Mr N Massie & Sons J Scott & Partners Mr J W Frame Major J P O Gibb Highland Wagyu Drayton Farm Partnership Mr C Lowther Playfair Farms Mr N Massie & Sons D & R Dickie Messrs H & H Rennie Mrs Tracy Severn Playfair Farms Mr C Lowther Jack P Ramsay Mr & Mrs B Landers

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13,000 gns - Balgay Gorgoroth

10,000 gns - Fearn Godfather

9,000 gns - Meonhill Granville

9,000gns - Knockenjig Glenturret

9,000 gns - Meonside Ganster

8,000 gns - Lagas Gigolo

8,000 gns - Balgay Gorbadoc

7,500 gns - Meonhill Gangman

7,500 gns - Fearn Great Glen

7,500 gns - Chapelton Galaxy

7,500gns - Podehole Gladiator

7,500gns - Chapelton Glen Clova

6,500 gns - Lowther Gervase

6,500gns - Chapelton Gameboy

7,000gns - Glenisla Gaunlet

6,000gns - Glenrinnes Goliath

5,800 gns - Cairnsmore Giovanni

5,800gns - Chapelton Glen Glass

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5,000 gns - Knockenjig Glenfiddich

5,000gns - Glenisla Ghillie

5,000gns - Tofts Wing Commander

5,000 gns Bulls with no pictures: 7,000 gns - Lowther Godwin; 6,000 gns - Balgay Gypsy King

Stirling Sales Prices - Female Females – Gns 2900 Millerston Augusta Glint Mr Jack P Ramsay 1000 Rosewood Rachel 8th of Skaillhouse

Messrs C Macadie & Sons 1500 Flora 53rd of Skaillhouse Messrs C Macadie & Sons 2000 Rosewood Rosewell 6th of Skaillhouse

Messrs C Macaie 7 Sons 1900 Lowther Melody Mr C Lowther 1800 Cairnsmore Georgia Chestnut

Mr & Mrs B Landers 1500 Kidston Tessa Heatherbell 7th J Stewart & Partners 1700 Shawhill Tessa Gemima Thomson Roddick & Laurie 2000 Shawhill Irene Gillian Thomson Roddick & Laurie 1500 Cairnsmore Galaxy Starlet Mr & Mrs B Landers 1700 Cairnsmore Glorious Grace Mr & Mrs B Landers 1700 Shawhill Foxglove Grace Thomson Roddick & Laurie 2200 Chapelton Veronica 4143 Mr D J Biggar OBE

5,000gns - Mountbenger Gambler

1600 3600 1700 1800 2800 2400 2100 3200 2400 2400

Chapelton Gem 4339 Mr D J Biggar OBE Chapelton Sister 4346 Mr D J Biggar OBE Chapelton June 4352 Mr D J Biggar OBE Chapelton Nettle 4355 Mr D J Biggar OBE Chapelton Zola 4356 Mr D J Biggar OBE Chapelton Veronica 4366 Mr D J Biggar OBE Chapelton Veronica 4370 Mr D J Biggar OBE Kidston Tessa Sonia 1st J Stewart & Partners Kidston Tessa Heatherbell 6th J Stewart & Partners Kidston Alyssa Mandy Broadhooks J Stewart & Partners

Sale leader at 3,600gns was Chapelton Sister TI +21, SRI +20, a two year old roan heifer by the 6,800gns Glenisla Banqo, out of a homebred dam

by Cavans Yankee and in calf to Crichton Paddy.

Bred and exhibited by Donald Biggar, Castle Douglas she sold to J Fyall, Newmachar, Aberdeen.

Female Champion: Millerston Augusta Glint owned by Jack and Grace Ramsay – 2,900gns

Stirling Beef Shorthorn females top 3,600gns; 92% clearance Beef Shorthorn females met a strong, level demand in Stirling on Monday 2 February at the breed society’s official spring sale where bidding peaked at 3,600gns and 22 entries sold to average £2,181 and achieve 92% clearance.

Mr Biggar’s next highest at 2,800gns was the roan Chapelton Zola TI +18, SRI+16 a two year old by Chapelton Typhoon and in calf to Paddy. The buyer was Dunblane based Highland Wagyu who secured from the same vendor three more, two year old same way bred Banquo daughters heifers in calf to Paddy. The white Chapelton Veronica 4366 TI +16, SRI +15 made 2,400gns, the roan Chapelton Veronica 4143 TI +11, SRI +12 changed hands for 2,200gns whilst the dark roan Chapelton Veronica 4370 TI +17, SRI +17 commanded 2,100gns.

Kidston Tessa Sonia 1, a roan two and a half year old in calf heifer from James Stewart and Partners, Peebles was secured for the day’s second highest call of 3,200gns by R Downie, Ballater, Aberdeen. Sonia 1 was one of twins by Chapelton Cavalier. beef shorthorn

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The same vendors offered Kidston Tessa Heatherbell 6 and Kidston Alyssa Mandy Broadoaks, two same age in calf heifers this time by Chapelton Destiny. Each commanded a 2,400gns bid from Messrs Brough, Glenfinnan.

The day’s female champion, Millerston Augusta Glint TI +12, SRI +15, a rising two year old red heifer sold for 2,900gns to Messrs Darlington. Bred and exhibited by Jack Ramsay, Mauchline, Ayr, she was by the homebred Millerston Cyclone.

Averages: 22 females ÂŁ2,181.00 Auctioneers: United Auctions

Female Reserve Champion - Shawhill Foxglove Grace

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Presentations for Winners

Stephen Martyn receiving the Uppermill Linzee Gordon Trophy for the Junior Champ Bull on behalf of Maj JPO Gibb

Rosemary Dickie receives the Uppermill Dunmore Park Cup for the Champion Female on behalf of Mr J Ramsay

Charles Lowther and Michael Clark receive the South Africa Trophy for the Intermediate Champion

Michael Clark and Charles Lowther receive the City Mrs Sally Horrell receiving the Uppermill Bapton of Perth Trophy for the supreme Champion Challenge Cup for the Best Pair of Bulls

Roy MacDonald received the Uppermill’s Cup for the Senior Champion Bull on behalf of Mr H Horrell

Michael Clark receives the Chapelton Cup for the Herdsman responsible for the Champion Bull

Mrs J Riby presents Michael Clark and Charles Lowther with the Uppermill Calrossie Perpetual Trophy for Supreme Champion Bull

Mrs J Riby Presents the Auctioneers Cup - Best Three Bulls to David Bradley Farmer from Drayton Farm Partnership

Roy MacDonald receiving the Campbell-Durno Perpetual Trophy for the Reserve Champion Bull

Mark Holmes presents Sion Williams of Buccleuch Estates with Morrison’s Suckler Herd of the Year Award

Stephanie Ryder presents Charles Lowther with the Silver Quaich for the Supreme Champion 99

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4th May 2015 Judge: Liz Lang

Stirling May Sales Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a top of 4,200gns society’s official show and sale at the spring multi beef breed fixture in Stirling on Monday 4 May. Sale leader at 4,200gns was Balgay Guarded City TI +24, SRI +20, a two year old by the 13,000gns Chapelton Braveheart and out of a Fearn bred dam. Bred and exhibited by Balgay Farm, Inchture, Perth, he sold to WJ and J Green, Fochabers, Morayshire.

The same breeders were again in the money at 2,500gns when they offered Balgay Gaffer Leal TI +18, SRI +12, a same way bred two year old. The buyer was AN McInnes, Alford, Aberdeen.

The day’s second call at 3,000gns went to Langalbuinoch Gallant TI +12, SRI +13, a two year old Podehole Beefeater son from R. and P. McAlister, Kingarth, Bute to JDM Thomson, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie.

Two entries shared a 2,800gns price tag. The two year old Knockengij Glencoe TI +34, SRI +36, a Meonhill Charlie Chaplin son from David and Rosemary Dickie, Sanquhar changed hands with A McMillan, Rait Perth. The second 2,800gns bid came from Ormsary Farmers. Lochgilpead, Argyll for the two year old Ardoyne Bombus son, Uppermill Jenson TI +31, SRI34, from James Porter, Dromore, Lisburn.

Sale Leader: Balgay Guarded City (P) sold for 4200gns

Averages: 12 bulls £2,616 Auctioneers: UA

Champion: Uppermill Rome

Reserve Champion: Aberdona Greengrass

4200 3000 2800 2800 2500 2400 2300 2200 2100 2000 1800 1800

Balgay Guarded City (P) Langalbuinoch Gallant (H) Knockenjig Glencoe (H) Uppermill Jenson (H) Balgay Gaffer Leal (P) Blelack Fox (H) Chapelton Glen Farclas (P) Uppermill Ronald (P) (ET) Knowehead Glenshee (H) Glasgow of Drumcross (P) Chapelton Glen Grant (H) Blelack Marquis (P)

WJ & J Green J D M Thomson A Mcmillan & Co Ormsary Farmers A N Mcinnes D & T Ballantyne R Paterson & Son Glendyne Medlock & Medlock D Macleod G & L Walker I & R Malcolm

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22nd May 2015

Carlisle Show & Sale | Judge: R Bartle

Carlisle Beef Shorthorn bulls peak at 7,000gns Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a top 7,000gns in Carlisle on Friday 22 May at the society’s official spring sale.

Sale leader at 7,000gns was the male champion, Gilven Guardsman TI +28, SRI +21, a two year old dark roan by the 4,000gns Glenisla Zetor and out of a Bilsdale bred dam. Bred and exhibited by RS and G Johnson, Huby, York, he sold to Neil and Graeme Massie, Aboyne, Aberdeen.

Next at 4,500gns was Castlemount Homer TI +18, SRI +16, a two year old roan Kilfrush Roulette son and out of a Craigfaddock dam from D McDowell, Newtownards, County Down. The buyer was WS Brownrigg, Millbeck, Keswick.

A bid of 4,000gns secured Aberdona Greengrass TI +14, SRI +13 for S and J Redpath, Alyth, Blairgowrie. This 23 month old light roan was by Millerston Dolomite and out of a Wavendon dam from R and C Rettie, Alloa.

Heading the female trade at 4,800gns was the two year old roan, Oakleigh Gabriella, a Blelack Masterpiece daughter and out of an Endeavour bred dam from P Turnbull, Kildale, Whitby. She sold to RJ Baudains, Nunnington, York.

The day’s second highest female at 4,000gns was Podehole Joyful Gossip TI +0, SRI +3, a two year old roan heifer by Trojan of Craigeassie and sold in calf to the 10,500gns Millerston Fine Idea. Bred and exhibited by Charles and Sally Horrell, Thorney, Peterborough, she sold to Rumsden, Jarvis Brook, Crowborough.

Champion: Gilven Guardsman (P) from RS & G Johnson

The Horrells went on to sell each of their seven, two year old heifers, by Trojan of Craigeassie and in calf to Millerston Fine Idea. Next at 3,800gns was the white Podehole Gypsy Greta TI +14, SRI +10 to Rumsden.

A bid of 3,600gns secured the roan Podehole Irene Gracious TI +7, SRI +9 for AC Farms, Langham, Rutland who took home three more Podehole entries. They purchased the white Podehole Gypsy Gleam TI +1, SRI +4 for 3,200gns; the red Podehole Broadhooks Gladys TI +13, SRI +13 by the 11,000gns Chapelton Clansman for 3,100gns, and the roan Podehole Hermione Gina TI +9, SRI +12 a Craigeassie daughter for 3,000gns.

Donald Biggar, Castle Douglas offered his highest female entry at 3,700gns to AS and CJL Hodgson, Glenridding, Penrith.

Chapelton Pixie TI +22, SRI +19 was a white two year old by the 6,800gns Glenisla Banqo and sold in calf to Crichton Paddy. beef shorthorn

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Class 1 Bulls 1st Tofts Rector 2nd Tofts Lance Corporal 3rd Podehole Generous(H) Class 2 Bulls 1st Gilven Guardsman (P) 2nd Castlemount Homer (H) 3rd Beautry Gryffindor (P) Class 3 Bulls 1st Tamhorn Gleneagles ET (H) 2nd Aberdona Greengrass (H) 3rd Tamhorn Glen (P) Class 4 Bulls 1st Castlemount Ross (P) 2nd Outrawcliffe George (H) 3rd Beautry Hermes (P) Class 5 Served Heifers 1st Podehole Joyful Gossip (H)

Playfair Farms Playfair Farms C Horrell Ltd RS & G Johnson DD McDowell C Ward D & J Wyllie R & C Rettie D & J Wyllie DD McDowell AJ & DA Wilkinson S & G Currie C Horrell Ltd

2nd Chapelton Pixie 4400 (H) Messrs J Biggar 3rd Stonehills Foxy Fox 2nd (P) GL Riby Class 6 Bulling/Maiden Heifers 1st Oakleigh Gabriella (H) P Turnbull 2nd Oakleigh Lovely Gina (H) P Turnbull 3rd Kidston Ruby (P) J Stewart & Partners Male Champion:

Gilven Guardsman (P) Reserve Male Champion:

Castlemount Homer (H) Female Champion:

Oakleigh Gabriella (H) Reserve Female Champion:

Oakleigh Lovely Gina (H) Overall Champion:

Gilven Guardsman (P) Reserve Overall Champion:

Castlemount Homer (H)

RS & G Johnson DD McDowell P Turnbull P Turnbul RS & G Johnson DD McDowell

The Hodgsons also went to 3,300gns for Mr Biggar’s Chapelton Veronica TI +16, SRI +12, a two year old white Chapelton Typhoon daughter in calf to Paddy.

The day’s second 3,100gns call was made by Yester Farm Beef, Haddington for Sandwick Patience Harrietta TI +20, SRI +19, a 16 month old red and white by Redhill Challenger from Andrew and Caroline Ivinson, Ousby, Penrith.

Averages: 21 bulls £2,592.50; 10 maiden heifers £2,609.25; 4 cows and heifers served and/or suckling £2,441.25; 32 served heifers £2,272.27. Ballard: 9 maiden heifers £1,767.50; Wells: 8 maiden heifers £1,571.06.

Auctioneers: Harrison and Hetherington

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Carlisle Sales Prices Bulls-gns 2000 Hallsford Samurai JA Bevan 1700 Podehole Gatsby A & C Ivinson 2200 Chapelton Graduate PJ & J Wilson 1900 Chapelton Glen Orchy J Caygill & Son 1800 Podehole Generous W&C Iceton & Son 2000 Tofts Lance Corporal C & JC Stephenson 2000 Tofts Rector RK & MA Mainwaring 2100 Hallsford Gandalf RE Howard & Sons 2300 Wells Griffin WE Evans 7000 Gilven Guardsman NF Massie & Sons 4500 Castlemount Homer W S Brownrigg 1500 Wells Gruffalo W Marshall & Son 2200 Beautry Gryffindor J & F Martin 1650 Kidston Cosmos

Mullholland Contracts Ltd & T Tennant 2400 Kidston Expectation RK & MA Mainwaring 2000 Tamhorn Glen RJ Baudains 4000 Aberdona Greengrass S & J Redpath 2500 Tofts Warrant Officer G Hodge 2600 Outrawcliffe George EM & JR Irving 2000 Castlemount Ross RG & HE Thompson 1500 Sandwick Hamish ME & TD Tailford

Females-gns 3200 2600 1100 3800 3800 1200 1250 1350 1800 3300 3000 2400 1300 2400 2300 1350 2000 2500 1050 1050 3600 2000

Podehole Gypsy Gleam A & C Farms Podehole Genoa Gail Muirton Grange Ltd Limelane Augusta Grace A O Bell Podehole Gypsy Greta Rumsden Farm Chapelton Pixie 4400 AS & CJL Hodgson Kelleythorpe Tanzy G498 Muirton Grange Rothesay Rothes Geraldine J Drinkall Ltd Rothesay Marigold Given Muirton Grange Ltd Sandwick Patience Grace Muirton Grange Ltd Chapelton Veronica 4416 AS & CJL Hodgson Podehole Hermione Gina A & C Farms Podehole Gypsy Gambol RJ & J Hancock & Sons Hannington Greta Stanford Park Estate Rothesay Auburn Gloria Muirton Grange Ltd Rothesay Daisy Gateau N & J Taylor Hannington Broadhooks Gala Stanford Park Estate Rothesay Heather Glamour N & J Taylor Podehole Joyful Genevieve Muirton Grange Ltd Hannington Wild Tulip Stanford Park Estate Hannington Gemini Stanford Park Estate Podehole Irene Gracious A & C Farms Rothesay Lassie Grateful Muirton Grange Ltd

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Podehole Joyful Gossip Rumsden Farm Hannington Broadhooks Grace M Harris Sandwick Ginfizz Marita W & C Iceton Podehole Broadhooks Gladys A & C Farms Sandwick Gin & Tonic Katrina R F Leach Rothesay Ziggy Goldfinch R J Baudains Stonehill Wallies Princess HW Gilven Rothes Queen Garnet M R Souter Kelleythorpe Tessa G502 E Elliott Kelleythorpe Lovely F504 Muirton Grange Ltd Oakleigh Lovely Gina R J Baudains Oakleigh Gabriella R J Baudains Millerston Augusta Ghost R F Leach Kidston Ruby Muirton Grange Ltd Millerston Irania Gleam Muirton Grange Ltd Beautry Gentian ME & TD Tailford Kidston Lilac 2nd Muirton Grange Ltd Kidston Queen Carmen 2nd Muirton Grange Ltd Castlemount Foxglove Flake A & C Farms Sandwick Patience Harrietta Yester Farm Beef Sandwick Gypsy Cranachan M R Souter Mountbenger Georgia D Baillie Mountbenger Geena Stanford Park Estate Mountbenger Giselle D Baillie Ballard Margo Gertrude Stanford Park Estate Ballard Rothes Gladis Stanford Park Estate Ballard Victoria Gentian RJ & J Hancock & Sons Ballard Victoria Gromwell D Sloan Ballard Irania Gemma P & G Feber Ballard Wildeyes Gypsy J Wood Ballard Charm Goldylocks R & C Rettie Ballard Gem RJ & J Hancock & Sons Ballard Charm Gemilia R & C Rettie Wells Midge 9 Muirton Grange Ltd Wells Yolanda 5 Grange Farm ( Bulmer) Ltd Wells Sensation 13 Muirton Grange Ltd Wells Sereena 11 Muirton Grange Ltd Wells Sereena 12 Yester Farm Beef Wells Margo 4 Muirton Grange Ltd Wells Sensation 17 Hancock & Sons Wells Sensation 18 Hancock & Sons

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14th September 2015

The “Roadway” Herd On Monday Penrith & District Farmers’ Mart LLP were proud to host the part dispersal sale of the “Roadway” Beef Shorthorn cattle on behalf of Messrs P & J Bailey, High Harberwain, Shap.

The sale comprised of 18 cows and heifers with calves, 8 in-calf heifers, 7 maiden heifers and a stock bull. The sale attracted interest from all over the UK, the auction mart was buzzing with a huge crowd of people, from Northern Ireland, up to mid Scotland and down to Derbyshire.

The sale topped at 3,250gns for lot 17, Roadway Lovely Gazelle 8th, a 2012 born white heifer, out of Roadway Lovely Gazelle 3rd, sired by Glenariff Cherokee, with her roan heifer calf at foot, sired by Tofts Prelude D570. Lovely Gazelle 8th had also run with the same bull again. She was purchased by John Key, Garfield House Farm, Stocksbridge.

Cows and calves peaked at 3,100gns for lot 13, Roadway Flower 5th, a 2011 born dark roan cow out of Glenisla Flower R17, by Tofts Baron Gold X678, with similarly marked heifer calf at foot, sired by Glenariff Cherokee. Roadway Flower 5th had also run back with the same bull. She was purchased by Messrs JK Playfair & Sons, Abbey Mains, East Lowthian.

A lovely selection of in calf heifers met a strong demand, topping at 3,150gns for lot 27, Roadway Holly 14th, a very smart 2013 born roan heifer, out of Roadway Holly, sired by Tofts Prelude D570. Roadway Holly 14th had run with Glenariff Cherokee, and was purchased by Mr GL Hutton, Setmabanning, Penrith.

Maiden heifers sold to a top of 1,850gns for lot 31, Roadway Flossy Bess 23rd, a lovely 2014 born roan heifer out of Roadwat Flossy Bess 9th, by Glenariff Cherokee. She was bought by Messrs AR & S Williams, Lane Farm, Newbiggin On Lune.

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Averages: Cows with calves at foot - 2,020gns; Heifers with calves at foot - 2,780gns; In-calf heifers - 1,890gns; Maiden Heifers - 1,520gns Leading Prices: Heifers with Heifer Calves at foot 3,250gns Roadway Lovely Gazelle 8th; 3,000gns Roadway Farzana Tanzy; 2,950gns Roadway Flossy Bess 18th Cows with Heifer Calves at foot 3,100gns Roadway Flower 5th; 2,800gns Roadway Lovely Gazelle 7th; 2,650gns Roadway Princess Royal 4th Cows with Bull Calves at foot 2,550gns Roadway Flossy Bess 13th; 2,200gns Roadway Princess Royal 3rd In-Calf Heifers 3,150gns Roadway Holly 14th; 2,100gns Roadway Holly 10th Maiden Heifers 1,850gns Roadway Flossy Bess 23rd; 1,800gns Roadway Flower 7th; 1,800gns Roadway Lavender Damsel 5th

1st October 2015

Stirling Bull Sales October Stirling Beef Shorthorn females peak at 7,200gns 75 lots ave £2,204; 81% clearance; 14 bulls ave £3,248, 100% clearance.

Beef Shorthorn females met a strong, level demand selling to a top of 7,200gns at the breed association’s official autumn sale at Stirling.

“A very firm trade throughout the sale resulted in averages up £32 on the year and an 81% clearance, trends that reflected the continuing demand for Beef Shorthorn as a functional suckler cow and attracting buyers at the ringside from as far afield as Cornwall and Ceredigion,” commented the breed society’s Frank Milnes.

Sale leader, Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 at 7,200gns

Leading the trade at 7,200gns was Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 TI+17, SRI +16, achieving a herd record price in Stirling for Major John and Catriona Gibb, Glenisla, Blairgowrie. A 17 month old roan maiden heifer, she was by Glenisla Artic Storm and out of a homebred dam from their 60 cow herd. She travelled to Hampshire to join Simon Bradley Farmer’s 25 cow Meonside herd based at East Meon. “I was keen to introduce more Glenisla genetics to the herd, and Tansy was in my eyes the best heifer in the sale; she was outstanding with great width across the plates, great loin, tremendous locomotion, she was very feminine and a fantastic colour.”

Other leading entries from the Gibbs’ 15 strong draft were two, 18 month old Artic Storm daughters, Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H58 TI+29, SRI +22, selling for 4,000gns to R Crawford, Mauchline and Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H60 TI +29, SRI +23, at 3,600gns to G Parry-Jones, Nannerch, Mold.

The 17 month old roan, Millerston Augusta Helen TI +10, SRI +8, a Millerston Einstein daughter, in calf to Meonhill Charlie Chaplin and out of a homebred dam from Jack and Grace Ramsay’s 30 cow herd, Mauchline, secured a 4,500gns bid from Messrs Maxwell, Bowden, Melrose. Twenty four hours earlier she had been awarded the female championship by judge, Ian Neish who deemed her as ‘a clear winner’. “This heifer has tremendous length, good locomotion and character, and she demonstrates thickness from the shoulder through to her hind quarters,” he said. Helen was no stranger to the ring having taken a red ticket at Stars of the Future and at Ayr, while for the Ramsays it was their second consecutive championship in Stirling in 2015.

Female champion, Millerston Augusta Helen at 4,500gns

Two more entries sold to 4,000gns. Hampshire based LEP Farms, Hambledon offered Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose TI +30, SRI +18, a two year old in calf, light roan heifer by Chapelton Covenanter, to R Pettit, Portgordon, Buckie. The final 4,000gns bid went to the reserve champion, Lowther Strawberry Surprise TI +17, SRI +16, an 18 month old roan by Blelack Minstrel from Charles Lowther, Penrith to Tina Russell and Simon Farmer, Stanford in the Vale, Oxford.

Heading Douglas McMillan’s five strong draft at 3,800gns was Coldrochie Irania Rainbow TI +25, SRI +22, a 19 month old roan by Chapelton Winsome. She sold to Ross Withers, Probus, Truro who is establishing a new herd and who also paid 3,000gns for the next lot in the ring, Coldrochie Secret Swift, TI +21, SRI +14, an 18 month old roan by Coldrochie Fair Shake.

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Judge: Ian Neish Bulls born on or between 23rd June & 31 December 2013 1st Chapelton Glen Etive Mr D J Biggar 2nd Podehole Gilroy Ms Sarah Wilkins 3rd Stobilee Gorgeous George R Morton Bulls born on or between 1st January & 13th April 2014 1st Castlemount Harpic D McDowell 2nd Castlemount Hector D McDowell 3rd Langalbuinoch Hercules R & P McAlister 4th Glenisla Hailstorm Maj JPO Gibb Bulls born on or after 14th April 2014 1st Gregors Hero Chesterhall Parks Farm 2nd Gregors Hamish Chesterhall Parks Farm 3rd Housebyres Hanlye A Hall & L Done 4th Gregors Heather King Chesterhall Parks Farm Heifers born on or between 28th April & 1st February 2014 1st Castlemount Opal D McDowell 2nd Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose LEP Farms 3rd Meonhill Secret Sash LEP Farms 4th Meonhill Waterloo Zest LEP Farms Heifers born on or between 2nd February & 27th March 2013 1st Castlemount Neptune Northolm 3 D McDowell 2nd Coldrochie Broadhooks H8 Mr M D McMillan 3rd Galla Henna Gypsy J W Frame 4th Glenrinnes Hayley Glenrinnes Farms Ltd Heifers born on or between 28th March & 12 April 2014 1st Millerston Augusta Helen Jack P Ramsay 2nd Knockenjig Lovely Damsel H891 D & R Dickie 3rd Knockenjig Tessa H892 D & R Dickie 4th Housebyres Hottie Sheergorgoeus A Hall & L Done Heifers born on or between 13th April & 2nd May 2014 1st Lowther Strawberry Surprise 427 C Lowther 2nd Knockenjig Foxglove Flake H894 D & R Dickie 3rd Balgay Cute Elwing H359 Balgay Farm 4th Woodend Ernies Helen K E D Greenwood Heifers born on or after 3 May 2014 1st Cairnsmore Havana Emelia Mr & Mrs B Landers 2nd Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud Mr MD McMillan 3rd Galla Heavenly Elizabeth JW Frame 4th Gregors Hyacinth Wild Tulip Chesterhall Parks Farm Overall Male Champion: Chapelton Glen Etive - Mr D J Biggar Reserve: Castlemount Harpic - D McDowell Overall Female Champion:

Millerston Augusta Helen - Jack P Ramsay Reserve: Lowther Strawberry Surprise 427 - C Lowther

Robert Grierson receives the DM Stewart punchbowl for the male Champion

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Two more roan Chapelton Winsome daughters were in the money; the 18 month old Coldrochie Lovely Hornbean TI +21, SRI +16 made 3,300gns to J and J Green, Insch, Aberdeen, whilst Coldrochie Joyful Rainbow TI +20, SRI +20 was secured for 3,000gns by A Maclean, Glenurquhart.

Earlier in the day, Luncarty, Perth based Mr McMillan was bid 3,000gns for Coldrochie Broadhooks H8 TI +18, SRI +12, a 19 month old roan Colnvalley Bogart daughter to W Watt, Keith, Banff.

Mr Watt also paid 3,250gns for the next lot in the ring, Castlemount Neptune Northolm TI +19, SRI +19, a 19 month old red and white Chapelton Neptune daughter from D McDowell, Newtownards, County Down.

Knockenjig Tessa TI +22, SRI +17, an 18 month roan from David and Rosemary Dickie, Sanquhar, and by the 8,000gns Tofts Whiskey commanded a 3,200gns bid from R Baudains, Nunnington, York.

Earlier in the day, Beef Shorthorn bulls achieved 100% clearance with the leading 5,500gns bid going to Podehole Gilroy TI +18, SRI +19, a two year old roan Chapelton Clansman son, offered

by Sarah Wilkins, Jarvis Brook, Crowborough to Pitgaveny Farms, Elgin.

Next at 5,000gns was the male champion and within the breed’s top 5%, Chapelton Glen Etive TI +30, SRI +25 from Donald Biggar, Castle Douglas to John McIntosh, Dunragit, Stranraer. A Glenisla Banqo son and out of a homebred dam from the 80 cow herd, he ‘stood out from the rest’ in the judging ring having size, correctness and power, according to judge, Ian Neish.

Messrs McIntosh also went to 3,500gns for Langalbuinoch Hercules TI +12, SRI +10, a 20 month old roan by Newfield Tarquin from R and P McAlister, Kingarth, Bute.

Next at 4,200gns was Stobilee Gorgeous George, a two year old red by Tofts Master and out of a Glenisla dam from R Morton, Cleghorn, Lanark to R Mitchell and Sons, Hawick.

John and Catriona Gibb’s Glenisla Guardsman II TI +21, SRI +23 a two and a half year old red by the Australian bred Broughton Park Thunder commanded 4,000gns from Carey Coombs, Carnwath, Lanark.

The day’s second 3,500gns bid went to Castlemount Hector TI +11, SRI +12, a 20 month old red and little white Waukaru Coppertop son and out of a Chapelton dam from D McDowell, Newtownards. He returned back over the water with Stephen Hall, Monkstown.

Averages: 14 bulls £3,248; 75 females £2,204.

Auctioneers: United Auctions

Grace Ramsay receives the Beef Shorthorn trophy for the champion female

Male champion, Chapelton Glen Etive 5,000gns

Bulls – Gns 4000 Glenisla Guardsman 2600 Langalbuinoch Gladiator 5000 Chapelton Glen Etive 5500 Podehole Gilroy 4200 Stobilee Gorgeous George 2000 Castlemount Harpic 3500 Castlemount Hector 3500 Langalbuinoch Hercules 3000 Glenisla Hailstorm 2000 Hurricane of Upsall 1500 Gregors Heather King 1500 Gregors Hamish 2400 Gregors Hero 2600 Housebyres Hanlye Females - Gns 2000 Meonhill Secret Sash 2200 Castlemount Opal 4000 Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose 2600 Galla Henna Gypsy 1700 Knockenjig Foxglove FlakeH875 3000 Coldrochie Broadhooks H8 3250 Castlemount Neptune Northolme 4500 Millerston Augusta Helen 1000 Cairnsmore Heidi Eloise 1800 Cairnsmore Helena Annabel 2200 Gilven Sapphire Haze 2300 Knockenjig Rosie Duchess H887 2000 Housebyres Hottie Sheergorgeous 2400 Knocknjig Flossy Dewdrop H890 2600 Knockenjig Lovely Damsel H891 1000 Cairnsmore Hilly Western Isle 1000 Cairnsmore Hay Lovely 3200 Knockenjig Tessa H892 1600 Balgay Clara Lilly H338 2800 Knockenjig Foxglove Flake H894 4000 Lowther Strawberry Surprise 427 2400 Balgay Cute Elwing H359 1600 Balgay Galadriel H351 2000 Woodend Ernies Helen 1200 Cairnsmore Hayden Fairy 2800 Cairnsmore Hilary Foxglove 2000 Cairnsmore Havana Emelia 2400 Galla Heavenly Elizabeth 1000 Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud H45 2400 Glenisla Waterloo Andrea H6

Podehole Gilroy 5,500gns

1600 2800 1300 2100 2200 2400 1800 4000 2400 3600 1800 7200 1800 1300 2000 3800 3000 RM McConnell 3300 Firm of A Morton 2000 R Pettit 3000 Fiona Wilson 2000 W Denham 2000 A Watt 2000 A Watt 2000 Messrs Maxwell 2200 T Riddoch 2000 Leys Estate 2000 G Hunt 2700 R Baudains 2600 H Murray 1200 I Tennant 1000 R Baudains 1100 T Riddoch 1200 Leys Estate 1200 R Baudains 1100 G Hunt 1400 G Hunt 1000 Longfield Herd 1100 Ross Withers 900 J & E Goddard & Son 1000 G Hunt 1100 L & C Scott 1000 A Cooper 1100 WL Chambers & Son 1000 Audrey MacDonald 1100 T Riddoch 1300 I Tennant Mr C Coombs T Riddoch J McIntosh Pitgaveny Farms R Mitchell & Sons I Flemming Stephen Hall J McIntosh A & M Peter P Booth JW & C Ravenshear D & M Macauley J McIntosh RCS Ploetner

Glenisla Desiree H12 Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H20 Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H34 Glenisla Waterloo Naomi H37 Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H42 Glenisla Desiree H50 Glenisla Foxglove Flake H56 Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H58 Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H59 Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H60 Glenisla Desiree H62 Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 Glenisla Eva Broadhooks H66 Glenisla Heather H019 Grade B Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud H7 Coldrochie Irania Rainbow H5 Coldrochie Secret Swift Coldrochie Lovely Hornbeam H33 Coldrochie Daisy H38 Coldrochie Joyful Rainbow H40 Chapelton Gem 4485 Chapelton Ruthie 4896 Chapelton Cheerleader 4906 Fingask Rosette Gipsy Fingask Rosette Gilly Fingask Lancaster Hatty Fingask Rosette Hester Fingask Rosette Hayley Fingask Rosette Hilary Dunsyre Venus Opal 18th Dunsyre Lily 65th Dunsyre Lily 66th Dunsyre Honeysuckle Opal 20 Dunsyre Hyacinth 19th Dunsyre Eriskay 8th Dunsyre Meadowsweet 35th Dunsyre Magic 17th Dunsyre Violet 19th Dunsyre Vatersay 29th Dunsyre Vatersay 30th Dunsyre Foxgove 18th Dunsyre Daisy Gretta 10th Dunsyre Celandine 10th Dunsyre Foxglove 19th Dunsyre Medwyn Maid 16th Grade B Dunsyre Medwyn Maid 17th Grade C

M Pallet The Hon G Turton H & N Sloan WL Chambers & Son J & D Haigh I Tennant G Parry-Jones R Crawford M Christian G Parry Jones J & D Haigh LEP Farms M Christian RW Mackay & Co L & C Scott Ross Withers Ross Withers J & J Green H & N Sloan A Maclean W Denham KWW Brown H Murray A Stephen RM McConnell I Tennant A A Jackson R Baudains A A Jackson MJ Jones JR & C Elliott DSM & AJ Gibson DSM & AJ Gibson JR & C Elliott S & C Ferguson DSM & AJ Gibson T Riddoch S & C Ferguson T Riddoch T Riddoch A Cooper T Riddoch JR & C Elliott T Riddoch MJ Jones S & C Ferguson

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Beef Shorthorn cross store demand remains strong Demand for Beef Shorthorn cross store cattle has gained momentum at marts across the country at their annual autumn native breed sales, whilst becoming regular fixtures at many marts’ weekly and fortnightly store sales. And without a doubt, that trend has been fuelled by the continuing success of Morrisons’ Traditional Beef Scheme.

Trade peaked at £1,600 and 387.4p/kg for a Beef Shorthorn cross heifer and realised the highest p/kg at Aberdeen and Northern Marts’ 23rd anniversary show and sale of native and continental store cattle at Quoybrae, Caithness in September, where 1,121 head of cattle sold. The heifer was entered by W and I Gunn, Murza, Caithness.

Ahead of the £1,000 average, £1,165 was paid for a Beef Shorthorn cross steer at Penrith and District Farmers’ Mart at a weekly store cattle sale in October, which followed the annual show and sale of suckled calves. The steer was consigned by Hawbank Farm, Newbiggin, Cumbria, which also went on to take £955 twice for Beef Shorthorn cross heifers.

Prices of £1,050 and £1,020 were paid at the annual sale of native bred cattle at Thame Farmers Auction Mart, Thame, Oxfordshire, in October. These were for Beef Shorthorn cross steers from S S Horton and Son, Swindon, Wiltshire. At the same fixture, £1,020 was also paid for a steer from Clearfields Farm, Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire.

Trade peaked at £1,000 for two Beef Shorthorn cross steers from J M Daggett, Burnsall, Cumbria, at Skipton Auction Mart, North Yorkshire, at its fortnightly store cattle sale in September. The fixture’s native breed average was £864.40.

Beef Shorthorn cross heifers peaked at £910 for A Wilson and Sons earlier in the month at Skipton where a £715 native bred average was reported.

A bid of £980 secured a Beef Shorthorn cross steer from Rye Close Farm, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, at the store cattle and weanling sale at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, Cumbria in October. A week later and £935 claimed a Beef Shorthorn cross steer from Briggle Bank Farm, Cumbria.

Beef Shorthorn cross steers made £930 for Dinwoodie Mains, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, at Wallets Marts Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway in September. Two weeks later and steers led the native trade at £1,110 for Disdow Farms, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. These were just £70 a head short of the top continental stores.

At Cumberland and Dumfriesshire Marts Beef Shorthorn cross steers realised £910 and heifers £810 for Borgue House, Kirkcudbright, at the marts’ annual show and sale of suckled calves and store cattle in October.

Towards the end of the season, a top price of £1,070 was paid for a Beef Shorthorn cross steer from Messrs Wilcock, Barnard Castle, County Durham, at Hexham and Northern Marts’ fourth annual special store cattle sale in October. The same sale also saw a run of 11 steers realise up to £1,050 for a 16 month old steer and average £967 for G Anderson, Fairnley, County Durham.

A 350kg Beef Shorthorn cross heifer sold for 245.70p/kg (£859.95) at Welshpool Livestock Sales’ October store cattle fair at Buttington Cross, Welshpool. This heifer from I Evans and Son, Hendreseifion, Powys, realised the highest native heifer p/kg on the day and was well above the sale’s heifer average of 201.05p/kg.

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James Porter receives the Mohmar trophy from Martine Chapman and Beef Shorthorn Society chairman, Geoff Riby with John McCulloch and Faith Cromie

Mohmar Beef Shorthorn trophy goes to Uppermill Second consecutive year success.

The Uppermill Beef Shorthorn herd has been awarded the Mohmar Trophy for scoring the highest number of points across four major shows during the 2015 season.

James Porter, owner of the 50 cow Uppermill herd based on the Gill Hall Estate, Dromore, County Down was presented with the award at the Stirling Bull Sales on Sunday 18 October by Martine Chapman of Highland Wagyu which donated the trophy. “We are delighted the award has gone to Uppermill – a team that works long and hard behind the scenes to travel over the water to show their cattle,” she said.

Mr Porter received the bronze Beef Shorthorn head trophy for the second consecutive year, together with £1,000 prize money. He said: “It’s a great honour to receive this award which marks the culmination of an amazing show season, and all credit goes to the upcoming generation at Uppermill which made up the seven-strong show team. Watch this space. The win is also be a great boost for our stockman, Ian Rea as we go forward planning for next season.”

The Uppermill herd achieved 330 points, in reserve place was Charles and Sally Horrell’s Pode Hole herd with 290 points and third place went to Duncan McDowell’s Castlemount herd, 230 points.

Mohsin Altajir explained: “As Beef Shorthorn breeders ourselves, we wanted to help encourage more breeders, in particular some of the newest members, to show their cattle and recognise the most successful herd across four shows – the Royal Highland, Royal Ulster, Royal Welsh and Great Yorkshire. The perpetual Mohmar Trophy specially commissioned by Scottish sculptor, Lucy Poett and based on our Beef Shorthorn bull, Quoiggs Extra Special, is becoming a soughtafter award in the show season for breeders.”

Beef Shorthorn Society’s Frank Milnes commented: “Our congratulations go to Uppermill which turned out two fantastic teams of Beef Shorthorns; once again they gained the highest number of points at the Royal Ulster and Royal Highland Shows and amassed a very impressive lead score.”

He added: “Our grateful thanks go to Highland Wagyu for generously supporting Beef Shorthorn at a time when the breed’s popularity has reached a record high - calf registrations are up 41% since 2011 whilst recent BCMS data shows a 40% increase in Beef Shorthorn and Beef Shorthorn cross registered cattle since 2008, the largest increase of any breed simply because breeders are delivering a functional suckler cow suited to modern commercial requirements whilst Morrisons Traditional Beef scheme has introduced a strong demand for Beef Shorthorn steers, previously a by-product.” beef shorthorn

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14th November 2015 | Judge: Tina Russell

Annual Autumn Sale at Chelford Agricultural Centre The Shorthorn Society’s show and sale at Chelford saw tremendous demand for quality females, but the bull trade was more difficult.

Judge Tina Russell found her champion in Sannan Heather May, a May born heifer from Tudor Williams, Denbighshire, which went on to make the top price of 2,700gns.

By Ryden Earl and out of the Cairnsmore Amos sired son, Heather June, it is a very showy looking roan, and was knocked down to J Burton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Another similarly bred heifer by Earl and out of another Amos daughter, Sannan Duchess 4, made 2,000gns to M Moss, Harefield, Middlesex. Duchess 4 itself, with a March born bull calf by Earl, and due gain in the spring, made 2,450 gns to Jones and Burns, Ruthin, Denbighshire.

Another outfit from Sannan was the dam of the 2,700 gns heifer, which together with its latest female calf born in April, made 2,050gns to the same buyers.

Served heifers also sold well to a top of 1,950gns for Lynthorpe Jealous Ginaan October 2013 Podehole Brigadier daughter, out of a Croxtonpark Nero-sired dam. Put forward by Gordon & Linda Robson, Rugby, it went to Middlesex with Mr Moss.

Judge Tina Russell with Ewan Ivinson owner of the Male Champion

Bulls 1st 2nd

Ardale Hillbilly Longlands Hedgerose Herbert

Heifer, in calf or maiden 1st Sannan Heather May 2nd Lynthorpe Jealous Glow 3rd Lynthorpe Jealous Gina

K & E Ivinson J Evans T A Williams GM Robson GM Robson

Champion:

Ardale Hillbilly - K & E Ivinson Reserve:

Sannan Heather May - T A Williams

Maiden Heifers The best of a bunch of maiden heifers from the Fedwen herd of E Roberts, Llanrwst, made to 1,600 gns when the Minsca Captain daughter sold to P Ritter and Son, Buxton, Derbyshire who bought several others.

The show champion, bull Ardale Hillbilly from Messrs Ivinson, Penrith, failed to meet its reserve.

Average – Cows & Calves – £2082.50, Served Cows - £1352, Served Heifers - £1863.75, Maiden Heifers £1380.

Auctioneers: Wright Marshall

Sale leader was the female champion, Sannan Heather May

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Judge, George McCulloch presents championship award to left, Clipper X968 of Upsall and reserve to Podehole Gypsy Harebell

11th November 2015 | Judge: Mr G McCulloch

Skipton Sale Beef Shorthorn heifers peak at 4,400gns at Skipton 54 lots averaged £1,943, 99% clearance Beef Shorthorn heifers met a strong demand peaking 4,400gns and with 54 lots selling to average £1,943 and achieve a 99% clearance at the breed society’s sale at Skipton on Wednesday 11 November.

Top at 4,400gns was the first prize winning Nonpareil of Upsall TI +20 SRI +16 from the Hon G Turton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

This 18 month old roan heifer by Fortress of Upsall was secured

by New York Farm, North Rigton, North Yorkshire who went to secure a total of 11 lots including Gem X999 of Upsall TI +20 SRI +23, an 18 month old Eurosceptic of Upsall sired roan heifer at 2,500gns from the same breeder.

New York Farm also bid 2,600gns for Westmoor Yasmin Heather TI +18 SRI +16, an 18 month old roan heifer sired by the 6,000gns Alvie Bovill from R Paisley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, who also took 2,600gns from the same buyer for Westmoor Lancaster Harriet TI +20 SRI +13, an 18 month old white heifer

by Glenariff Dakota.

Sticking with Westmoor breeding, New York Farm invested a further 2,600gns in Westmoor Joyful Honeydew TI +28 SRI +26, a 19 month old roan heifer by Alvie Bovill. The same buyer also paid 2,100gns for the 19 month old white heifer Gonder Margo Henrietta TI +26 SRI +24 from J and P Miller, Preston, Lancashire. She was by Cavans Bourbon.

Champion: Hallsford Grenade from AN & HS Tomkins

The Millers also led the bull trade at 1,900gns with their reserve male champion Gonder Hamish TI +14 SRI +14, by Lochawe Lysander, selling to J Shorrock, Burnley, Lancashire.

Hon G Turton sold again at 3,900gns for the reserve female champion Clipper X968 of Upsall TI +20 SRI +17, a Dingo of Upsall sired roan 22 month old heifer that went home with R J Baudains, Nunnington, North Yorkshire. The same buyer invested a further 2,700gns in Clipper X997 of Upsall TI +16 SRI +14, a red 18 month old Dingo sired heifer. This was followed by a call of 2,400gns from the same buyer for Ury Maid X998 of Upsall TI +11 SRI +12 for a Democrat of Upsall sired red 18 month old heifer.

Messrs Baudains also bid 2,100gns for Shawhill Hermione Helen TI +10 SRI +8, from Thomson, Roddick and Laurie, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. Helen was an 18 month old roan heifer by Burnside Elite. beef shorthorn

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The same breeders secured 2,600gns for Shawhill Hazelnut TI +11 SRI +10, a 19 month old roan heifer by the 7,500gns Alvie Blue Eyed Boy, sold to J H Whalley, Owaldtwistle, Lancashire.

The Upsall herd went on to take a further 3,100gns for Clipper X980 of Upsall TI +17 SRI+17, a red and white heifer by Belmore Patriach. She sold to S Davies, Mortimer, Berkshire, who invested 2,200gns in Hartlington Gloria TI +14, a two year old roan heifer by Croxtonpark Orville from J M Daggett, Skipton, North Yorkshire.

The same buyer continued his purchases with the 2,100gns Catterall Waterloo 1 TI +21 SRI +20, an 18 month old red heifer by Rothesay Eildon from E and T Richardson, Preston, Lancashire who also took 2,200gns for Catterall Buttercup TI +21 SRI +16, a 17 month old Eildon sired red heifer secured by J W Frame, Biggar, Lanarkshire.

Back with Upsall breeding and a call of 3,000gns from J Stewart and Partners, Peebles, Scottish Borders, secured Victoria X1014 of Upsall TI +19 SRI +21, a roan 17 month old heifer by Frigate of Upsall. The same buyer also bid 2,500gns for Highlee Duchess Heidi TI +5 SRI +6, a dark roan 22 month old heifer by the 4,200gns Podehole Elite from T Severn, Barkisland, West Yorkshire.

Female Champion: Podehole Gypsy Harebell sold for 2,900gns

Next at 2,300gns came Oakleigh Harmony TI +13 SRI +13, an 18 month old roan heifer from P Turnbull, Whitby, North Yorkshire. Sired by Blelack Masterpiece, she went home with M G Bowman, Stanhope, County Durham.

Through the ring at 2,100gns was Augusta X011 of Upsall TI +13 SRI +9 from the Hon G Turton to R W Fenemore and Son, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire. By Fortress of Upsall, this one was a 17 month old roan heifer.

Podehole Phantasy Heidi TI +24 SRI +23 commanded a 3,000gns bid for H Horrell, Thorney, Cambridgeshire. This 22 month old roan heifer by the 10,000gns Chapelton Clansman went home with M Kelly, Rathvilly, Ireland. Mr Horrell took 2,900gns for his female champion Podehole Gypsy Harebell TI +13 SRI +11, a roan 20 month old heifer also by Clansman. This one was secured by I and S Clough, Pickering, North Yorkshire.

A bid of 2,000gns from G Williams and Son, Mold, Flintshire, secured Pikelowe Benie H56 TI +18 SRI +18, an 18 month old light roan heifer by Dunsyre Duke from A Thompson, Chorley, Lancashire.

Next at 2,300gns came Oakleigh Harmony TI +13 SRI +13, an 18 month old roan heifer from P Turnbull, Whitby, North Yorkshire. Sired by Blelack Masterpiece, she went home with M G Bowman, Stanhope, County Durham.

Auctioneers: CCM Auctions

Best Bull 1st Hallsford Grenade AN & HS Tomkins 2nd Gonder Hamish J & P Miller Senior Heifer 1st Glenariff Princess Gladys NJ & AM Barrett 2nd Hartlington Gloria JM Daggett Heifer born 1st January 2014 to 14th April 2014 1st Podehole Gypsy Harebell Mr H Horrell 2nd Clipper X968 of Upsall The Hon G Turton 3rd Highlee Duchess Heidi Mrs Tracy Severn 4th Podehole Phantasy Heidi Mr H Horrell Heifer born after 15th April 2014 1st Nonpareil X1001 of Upsall The Hon G Turton 2nd Clipper X997 of Upsall The Hon G Turton 3rd Victoria X1014 of Upsall The Hon G Turton 4th Westmoor Yasmin Helena Mr R Paisley

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Averages: 1 bull £1,995; 5 two year old heifers £1,890; 49 maiden heifers £1,948; 1 heifer calf £1,260; 1 cow £1,575.

Reserve female champion: Clipper X968 of Upsall made 3,900gns

Male Champion:

Hallsford Grenade AN & HS Tomkins Female Champion:

Podehole Gypsy Harebell Mr H Horrell Overall Champion:

Podehole Gypsy Harebell Mr H Horrell Reserve Overall Champion:

Clipper X968 of Upsall The Hon G Turton

Exhibiting at Shows and Sales

Entries for Beef Shorthorn classes are going from strength to strength at Shows up and down the country and also for the showing sections at our Society sales.

These provide a great opportunity to show your stock off at their best to a wide audience and hopefully to prospective customers and are also a great shop window for the breed.

A few reminders from the Directors to ensure the Beef Shorthorn is seen in the best light and also to remind exhibitors of a few points that occasionally get forgotten.

• Many shows state in their regulations that animals entered must be registered in/eligible for registration in the appropriate Society Herd Book. In the case of Beef Shorthorns this means that Grading Register animals will not be eligible to compete at these shows.

• Cattle are being turned out to an ever higher standard – please make sure your handlers also make the grade. White coats without advertising logos, a collar and tie (Society tie preferable), tidy trousers and appropriate clean footwear will ensure you don’t let the cattle down.

• At a sale if the stock are being led in the sale ring during the auction handlers should follow the dress code above.

• It is never appropriate to answer your mobile phone in the ring. Turn it off or leave it outside with someone if you are waiting for an urgent call. Likewise leave cigarettes and chewing gum for outside the ring.

Please remember that at a show or sale you are not only representing your own cattle but also the Breed. Let’s make sure we do it proud.

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UK Beef Shorthorn Championships at the Great Yorkshire Show 14th-16th July 2015 | Judge: Mr Andy Withers Bull, born on or before 31st December 2012 1st Quoiggs Freud Highland Wagyu 2nd Podehole Elite Mrs T Severn 3rd Burnside Elite Thomason Roddick & Laurie Bull born in 2013 1st Stonehills Xtra Factor 2nd Lowther Garrick 3rd Osberton Happy

Mr G Riby Mr C Lowther Mr GMT Foljambe

Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Shawhill Henderson Thomson Roddick & Laurie 2nd Podehole Hemingway Mr H C Horrell 3rd Horatio of Upsall The Hon G Turton 4th Hurricane of Upsall The Hon G Turton 5th Poyntington Himself Mrs T Severn 6th Gilven Harris RS & G Johnson Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1st June 2012 1st Kimrina Fern Miss C J Ward 2nd Sandwick Celtic Rose Thomson Roddick & Laurie 3rd Redhill Belmore Kathryn Mrs B Wear 4th Newfield Ecstasy Foxglove Mr MD Abrahams CBE.DL 5th Highlee Enya Mrs T L Severn Heifer born on or between 1st June 2012 and 31st December 2013 1st Redhill Eva Broadhooks Mrs B Wear 2nd Chapelton Nettle Stanford Park Partnership 3rd Podehole Madeline Glamour Mr H C Horrell 4th Redhill Kathryn Ramsden Mrs B Wear 5th Newfield Goddess Foxglove Mr MD Abrahams CBE.DL Heifer, born in 2014, on or after 1st January and before 1st April.

1st Lowther Special K 401 Mr C Lowther 2nd Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie LEP Farms 3rd Upsall Ury Maid x963 The Hon G Turton 4th Podehole Madeline Helena Mr H C Horrell 5th Mohmar Heathermaid Irania Highland Wagyu

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Heifer, born in 2014, on or after 1st April 1st Lowther Melody 408 Mr C Lowther 2nd Ballylinney Remember G Brooke Estate & Highland Wagyu 3rd Podehole Tessa Hollyhock Mr H C Horrell 4th Mohmar Broadhooks Bella Highland Wagyu 5th Gilven Magic Harmony RS & G Johnson Group of 3 animals from same exhibitor 1st Mr H C Horrell 2nd Mr G C Turton 3rd Mr C Lowther 4th Highland Wagyu 5th Stanford Park Partnership Pair of Animals, 1 male and 1 female from same exhibitor 1st Mr H C Horrell 2nd The Hon G Turton 3rd Mr C Lowther 4th Mr G L Riby 5th RS & G Johnson Beef Shorthorn Junior Champion:

Lowther Special K

Mr C Lowther

Reserve:

Shawhill Henderson

Thomson Rockick & Laurie

Beef Shorthorn Male Champion:

Quoiggs Freud

Highland Wagyu

Reserve:

Stonehills Xtra Factor

Mr G Riby

Female Champion:

Kimrina Fern

Miss C J Ward

Reserve:

Sandwick Celtic Rose

Thomson Roddick & Laurie

Overall Champion:

Quoiggs Freud

Highland Wagyu

Reserve:

Stonehills Xtra Factor

Mr G Riby

Champion: Quoiggs Freud from Highland Wagyu

Reserve Champion: Stonehills Xtra Factor from Mr G Riby

Show Report: We were delighted to welcome Andy Withers from the Belmore Beef Shorthorn Stud in Naracoorte South Australia to judge the UK Beef Shorthorn Championship. Andy runs over 1000 pedigree Beef Shorthorns, mating 450 pedigree registered females annually. He has been involved in the livestock industry for many years representing the South Australian Farmers Federation and Livestock SA on the National bodies and is currently a board member of the Cattle Council of Australia and is an experienced judge of all breeds of cattle. His ideas of breeding cattle are well and truly rooted in the commercial viability of the animals.

The classes of Beef Shorthorns forward for Andy to judge were a credit to the exhibitors and the classes were filled with both quality and quantity. The Beef Shorthorn entries were the highest of any breed in the show. The judge delighted the huge ringside crowd with his very clear and concise comments on what he was looking for in each class.

Clean fleshed animals with good length and excellent mobility were certainly the order of the day and he found these in his champion female Kimrina Fern from Miss C J Ward and in his male and overall champion Quoiggs Freud from Highland Wagyu.

A surprise on the day was a visit to the Beef Shorthorn judging ring by HRH The Prince of Wales which provided an opportunity for the judge to chat with Prince Charles and reminisce about his time in Australia.

Andy said he had very much appreciated being invited to judge the show and had thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

He congratulated all the exhibitors for turning out such a wonderful display of Beef Shorthorns. At the presentation of awards in the evening, the Beef Shorthorn Society President Mr Geoff Riby presented Andy with a Beef Shorthorn model bull to remind him of his visit to the UK to judge the UK Beef Shorthorn Championships.

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Female Champion: Kimrina Fern from Miss C J Ward

HRH Prince Charles

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Mohsin Altajir with his champion Quoiggs Freud

The Highland Wagyu team received the Brothers Colling Memorial Trophy and the John Doughty Balmyle Crackle trophy for the Champion Beef Shorthorn

Judge Andy Withers presents the Durno McNair Snaddon Trophy for the best group of three to Mrs Sally Horrell

Roy Macdonald of Messrs Horrell receives the Durno Bullrich Trophy for the best pair of Beef Shorthorns

Geoff Riby received the Hon. G Turton Trophy for the winner of class 2

Maureen McCulloch and Mohsin Altajir receive the Hugh Cornwallis Maud Trophy for the best Beef Shorthorn bred by exhibitor

C J Ward received the Nathaniel Catchpole trophy for the Champion Female

President Geoff Riby presents judge with a model Beef Shorthorn Bull

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The Royal Highland Show 21st June 2015 Judge: Carey Coombs Female born on or after 1st April 2014 1st M D McMillan Coldrochie Broadhooks H32 2nd Mr D Dickie Knockenjigg Tessa H889 3rd Mr J Ramsay Millerston Irania Hazel 4th Gordon Brooke Estate Ballylinney Lily 1374

& Highland Wagyu 5th Doldy Farms Eastmill Meadowsweet Hazel FEMALE born after 1st January and on or before 31st March 2014 1st Killocries Fold Drumcross Domino 2nd Mr H Horrell Podehole Madeline Helena 3rd Mr J Porter Uppermill Blythesome Jenna 4th Mr J Porter Uppermill Broadhooks Bubbles 2nd 5th Mr J Ramsay Millerston Augusta Helen Female Born in 2013 1st Alvie Farm Alvie Lovely Gael 2nd Mr J Porter Uppermill Rothes Java 3rd Mrs B Wear Redhill Eva Broadhooks 084 4th Mr GL Riby Stonehills Lovely Bodacious 3rd 5th B Landers & Son Cairnsmore Giselle Tulip Female, in milk or in calf born on or before 31st December 2012 1st Mrs B Wear Redhill Belmore Kathryn 2nd Castlemount Shorthorns Glenbrae Floss Zipy 3rd Mr J Porter Uppermill Rothes Joan 4th Mr H Horrell Podehole Rita Beddazzle 5th R & C Rettie Wavendon Rothes Mynah Bull born on or after 1st April 1st D & R Dickie 2nd Highland Wagyu 3rd MD McMillan 4th R & P McAllister 5th Mrs T Severn

Knockenjig Hercules HW Hazard Coldrochie Hank Langalbuinoch Highlander Poyntington Himself

Bull, born after 1st January and on or before 31st March 2014 1st MD McMillan Coldrochie Hattrick 2nd Maj JPO & Miss C Gibb Glenisla Hercules 3rd Mr J Porter Caramba Hush IE 4th D & R Dickie Knockenjig Harvester 5th Mr H Horrell Podehole Hemingway Bull born in 2013 1st Alvie Farm 2nd Castlemount Shorthorns 3rd R & P McAlister

Alvie Galaxy Elliot Matrix Langalbuinoch Gladiator

Champion: Alvie Lovely Gael

Bull born on or before 31st December 2012 1st J Scott & Partners Dakota of Upsall 2nd Highland Wagyu Quoiggs Freud 3rd Thomson, Roddick Burnside Elite

& Laurie 4th Sarah Wilkins Beautry Excalibur Best Junior Female:

Killocries Fold Reserve:

Mr GL Riby

Drumcross Domino Stonehills Lovely Bodacious 3rd

Best Overall Female:

Alvie Farm

Alvie Lovely Gael

Reserve:

Killocries Fold

Drumcross Domino

Best Bull from Classes 204 & 205:

MD McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick

Best Junior Bull:

MD McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick

Reserve:

D & R Dickie

Knockenjig Hercules

Best Overall Bull:

MD McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick

Reserve:

Alvie Farm

Alvie Galaxy

Breeder of Best Bull:

MD McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick

Best Bull bred by Exhibitor:

MD McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick

Best Junior Animal:

MD McMillan

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Reserve Junior Animal:

Killocries Fold

Drumcross Domino

Overall Champion:

Alvie Farm

Alvie Lovely Gael

Reserve:

MD McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick

Best Animal bred by Exhibitor:

Alvie Farm

Alvie Lovely Gael

Best Pair, consisting of one male and one Female of any age, bred

by Exhibitor:

Alvie Farm Alvie Lovely Gael & Alvie Galaxy Best Group, consisting of one Bull & two Females:

Mr J Porter Uppermill Blythesome Jana, Uppermill Broadhooks Bubbles 2nd and Caramba Hush IE Reserve Champion: Coldrochie Hattrick

Judges Report: With 125 cattle entered, the Highland Show promised to be a strong demonstration of just how far the breed has come in recent years. And so it proved to be. I was looking in all classes for cattle that exhibited the balance between natural thickness, easy fleshing, good locomotion and character. I found plenty to please me in all classes.

The first class of nearly 20 junior heifers set a standard that was maintained right through to the bitter end. To be greeted by such a strong class first thing in the morning was an eye opener.

The class was won very narrowly by Coldrochie Broadhooks H32 from Knockenjig Tessa H889 with Millerston Irania Hazel taking third place. The line up was as strong a class as I have ever seen and the strength in depth showed right down to the end of the class.

The second junior class was led by Drumcross Domino, a very sweet correct red heifer, from Balgay Farms. This promising heifer was to go on to be Champion junior heifer and reserve female overall. She narrowly beat Podehole Madeline Helena and Uppermill Blythsome Jana into second and third places.

By the time we got to the third heifer class the competition was really hotting up. First place was Alvie Farm’s Alvie Lovely Gael. This two year old red heifer exhibited everything that is required in a modern Beef Shorthorn. She is a free moving soft fleshed heifer with a sweet feminine outlook, moving well and with an alert outlook. She went on to be best female and Champion overall. It was no disgrace to be placed behind the Champion but Uppermill Rothes Java and Redhill Eva Broadhooks got pretty close.

The cow class exhibited real strength and feminity right down the line. It was a particular pleasure for the two oldest cows, both nine years old to take the first two places. Redhill Belmore Kathryn narrowly beat the challenge of Glenbrae Floss Zipy with Uppermill Rothes Joan pushing them both hard in third place. It is particularly pleasing to see cows that have bred a number of calves carrying themselves so well.

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The Junior bull classes were just about as impressive as the heifers. Knockenjig Hercules took my eye as soon as he entered the ring, showing real style and substance. Highland Wagyu Hazard and Coldrochie Hank were the next two in line.

Coldrochie Hattrick took the second bull class. By Chapleton Winsome, this bull showed real balance. He combines muscle and natural thickness and bone with really very good movement. He took best junior bull, best bull overall and reserve overall champion. I look forward to seeing how he grows on in the future. He beat the eye catching white bull Glenisla Hercules into second place with the meaty young bull, Caramba Hush taking third.

Alvie Farm took the third bull class with Alvie Galaxy. By Glenisla Zinzan he went on to be reserve male champion. Castlemount Farm’s eye catching young sire Elliot Matrix took second place with Langalbuinoch Gladiator third.

The senior bull class was not an easy class despite there being only four to place. In the end John Scott’s Dakota of Upsall took first place with his sheer presence. Quoiggs Freud and Burnside Elite were nearly as impressive but narrowly missed out.

Though it took three and a half hours to judge the time went by in a flash. I was particularly pleased by the fact that although all of the cattle were shown in good show condition, not nearly as many were as overfit as I have sometimes seen in the past. I would like to commend all of the breeders, stockmen and handlers for the exemplary turnout in what was the most impressive show of Shorthorns I have ever seen.

Carey Coombs

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Cathryn Williamson receives the Duthie Perpetual trophy for the supreme Champion from Jodie Bolland of Morrisons

Cathryn Williamson receives the Uppermill Challenge Trophy for the Best Female

Douglas McMillan receives the Mains Farm Trophy for the best bull bred by exhibitor

Charley Reed receives the Emilio Casares trophy for the Best junior bull on behalf of Douglas McMillan

Cathryn Williamson receives the Durno Bullrich Trophy for the best pair of animals

James Porter receives the B M Durno trophy for the best group of 3 from Jodie Bolland of Morrisons

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Presentations to the winners

Cathryn Williamson receives the Redhill World Conference Trophy for the best progeny pair

Cathryn Williamson receives the Paisley Perpetual Gold Cup for the Champion Beef Shorthorn

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Royal Welsh Show 21st-23rd July 2015 Judge: Mr S Thomas

Bull Born on or before 31st December 2013 1st Podehole Geronimo S S Horton Bull, born on or after 1st Jan 2014 1st Lamboro Horatio 2nd Ashwater Henry 3rd Charlesbury Firefly 4th Hannington Hengist

Mrs A James T & A Ruby Park Baird & Hamilton S S Horton

Female, in milk or in calf born on or before 31 Dec 2012 1st Lamboro Urymaid Fashion Mrs A James 2nd Hannington Clover S S Horton Female, born on or between 1st Jan 2013 and 31st Dec 2013 1st Meonhill Skjaklin Cara M Cormack & R Bartle 2nd Lintonpriory Millicent 5 Gordon Brooke Estate 3rd Glebedale Lancaster Georgina J Williams 4th Ashwater Gem Augusta T & A Ruby 5th Lamboro Gaily Mrs A James Female, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Meonside Her Highness Mr F Moffatt 2nd Ballylinney Lily 1374

Gordon Brooke Estate & Highland Wagyu 3rd Ballylinney Remember 1427

Gordon Brooke Estate & Highland Wagyu 4th Charlesbury Whiskey Duchess Park, Baird & Hamilton 5th Longland Lulu Hope E & P Evans Group of 3 by Same Exhibitor 1st S S Horton 2nd Mrs A James Best Young Bull:

Lamboro Horatio

Mrs A James

Reserve Champion: Podehole Geronimo from SS Horton

Champion: Meonhill Skjaklin Cara from M Cormack and R Bartle

Reserve:

Ashwater Henry

T & A Ruby

Champion Male:

Podehole Geronimo

SS Horton

Reserve:

Lamboro Horatio

Mrs A James

Champion Female:

Meonhill Skjaklin Cara

M Cormack & R Bartle

Reserve:

Lintonpriory Millicent 5

Gordon Brooke Estate

Overall Champion:

Meonhill Skjaklin Cara

M Cormack & R Bartle

Reserve:

Podehole Geronimo

S S Horton

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Royal Bath & West Show 27th May 2015 | Judge: J Landers Bull born before 2014 1st Horton & Sons, Messrs S.S Podehole Geronimo Bull born in 2014 1st Drayton Farm Partnership Meonside Halcyon 2nd Brenda Wear Redhill High Sherrif 3rd Drayton Farm Partnership Meonside Hashtag Cow or heifer, in milk or in-calf, born before 2013 1st Brenda Wear Redhill Belmore Kathryn 2nd Stanford Park Partnership Chapelton Nettle 4136 3rd Horton & Son, Messrs S.S Hannington Clover Heifer, born in 2013 1st Brenda Wear 2nd Stanford Park Partnership 3rd Stanford Park Partnership

Redhill Eva Broadhooks 084 Ballylinney Matchless 1227 Croxtonpark Katrina Starlight

Heifer, born in 2014 1st Park & Baird Charlesbury Whiskey Duchess 2nd Brenda Wear Redhill Tornado’s Lovely 099 3rd Stanford Park Partnership Barnaigh Lovely Xquisite 8

Champion Female: Redhill Belmore Kathryn from Brenda Wear

Calf, born after 1st September 2014 1st Stanford Park Partnership Jacobite Star of Longfield 2nd Horton & Sons, S.S Hannington Henrietta

Reserve Champion Male:

Drayton Farm Partnership - Meonside Halcyon

GROUP OF 3 ANIMALS, bred by the exhibitor. The animals to be selected from the entries in the classes above and no exhibitor may enter more than one group in this class. The winning group qualifies for The Yarner Trophy 1st Brenda Wear 2nd Horton & Sons, Messrs S.S PAIR OF ANIMALS, the property of the same exhibitor but not necessarily exhibitor bred. The animals to be selected from the entries in the above classes and no exhibitor may enter more than one pair in this class 1st Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Brenda Wear 3rd Horton & Sons, Messrs S.S

Champion Male:

Horton & Sons, Messrs S.S. - Podehole Geronimo

Champion Female:

Brenda Wear - Redhill Belmore Kathryn Reserve Champion Female:

Brenda Wear - Redhill Eva Broadhooks 084 For the Champion Beef Shorthorn - Royal Bath & West Champion Tumbler and Sash; Reserve Champion - Royal Bath & West Reserve Champion Rosette Champion:

Brenda Wear - Redhill Belmore Kathryn Reserve Champion:

Brenda Wear - Redhill Eva Broadhooks 084 For the Best Animal, bred by the exhibitor - Royal Bath & West Special Rosette:

Brenda Wear - Redhill Belmore Kathryn

Judges Report: I was delighted to be asked to judge the Beef Shorthorn cattle this year. To all the exhibitors you did a great job.

There is only one champion and Redhill Belmore Kathryn with her red calf Jethro was a fine example. She was a milky dam with good locomotion and confirmation. She would certainly do in my herd!

My reserve was an in calf heifer Redhill Eva Broadhooks, she too will be a contender of the future. There was a good line of young stock which shows that the beef shorthorn cattle have a great future.

Loved the cider.

Jane Landers

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Devon County Show 19th - 21st May 2015 | Judge: Mr R Bartle Heifer, any age 1st Charlesbury Whisky Duchess Park & Baird Messrs 2nd Ashwater Gen Augusta TC & AL Ruby Bull, born before 1st Janaury 2014 1st Highlee Frankie (P)

Melview Farming

Bull, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Ashwater Henry TC & AJ Ruby Calf, born on or after 1st June 2014 1st Ashwater Lovely Harriet 2nd Charlesbury Firefly

TC & AJ Ruby Park & Baird Messrs

Best bull born on or after 1st January 2014 SP Highlee Frankie (P) Melview Farming Res Ashwater Henry TC & AJ Ruby Champion Male:

Highlee Frankie (P)

Melview Farming

Reserve Male Champion:

Ashwater Henry

TC & AJ Ruby

Champion Female:

Ashwater Gem Augusta

TC & AJ Ruby

Reserve Female Champion:

Charlesbury Whisky Duchess Park & Baird Messrs Best Group of Three: SP Ashwater Gem Augusta SP Ashwater Henry SP Ashwater Lovely Harriet

TC & AJ Ruby TC & AJ Ruby

Champion: Highlee Frankie (P) from Melview Farming

Best Exhibit Bred by the Exhibitor who is resident in Devon: SP Ashwater Gem Augusta TC & AJ Ruby Res Ashwater Lovely Harriet TC & AJ Ruby Breed Champion:

Highlee Frankie (P)

Melview Farming

Res Breed Champion:

Ashwater Gem Augusta

TC & AJ Ruby

Champion Pair: SP Highlee Frankie (P) Res Ashwater Gem Augusta

Melview Farming TC & AJ Ruby

Garstang Show

Judges Report:

1st August 2015 | Judge: Andrew Ivinson

It was a great honour to be asked to judge the 200th Garstang Show, and once again like many of the northern shows the beef shorthorn had the largest classes and the fullest ring side of any breed.

2014 Heifer 1st J Shorrock Ballylinney Asphodel 2nd A Thompson Pike Lowe Butterwort H53 3rd E & T Richardson Catterall Princess 5th H5 2013 Heifer 1st A Thompson 2nd J Shorrock

Pike Lowe Typhoon Queen G41 Dyneley Ivy Genny

Cow 1st 2nd 3rd

Pike Lowe Princess Royal C08 Meonhill Secret Suzzie Pike Lowe Carnation Rouge E27

A Thompson J & P Miller A Thompson

2014 Bull 1st J & P Miller Gonder Hamish 2nd E & T Richardson Catterall Hulk H1 Senior Bull 1st J & P Miller

Meonhill Eastern Star

Champion:

A Thompson

Pike Lowe Princess Royal C08

Reserve:

J Shorrock

Ballylinney Aspodel

The young heifer class was won by J Shorrock with a deep bodied red/roan heifer, square and well presented on the day, I took this heifer through to be my reserve champion.

A Thompson took the 2013 born heifer class with a deep broad red heifer Pike Lowe Typhoon Queen G41. He also won the cow class with the big powerful roan cow Pike Lowe Princess Royal C08, I was very impressed with her correctness and locomotion and made her my breed champion.

In the male classes a young bull from J & P Miller Gonder Hamish won the 2014 class while the same breeder won the senior bull class with Meonhill Eastern Star.

I would like to thank all the exhibitors for their efforts in turning out such an impressive display of cattle, a credit to the breed, and also my stewarts and members of the show committee for making me so welcome and looking after me so well on the day.

Andrew Ivinson

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Edenbridge & Oxted Show 30th & 31st August 2015 | Judge: Mr R Thomson Cow in Milk or in Calf 1st Podehole Irene Elodie 2nd Nevada Elegant Daphne

S & D Wilkins AR & J Macdonald

Heifer in Milk or in Calf 1st Chapelton Nettle 4136 Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Podehole Gypsy Flamenco S & D Wilkins Maiden Heifer 1st Barnaigh Lovely Xquisite 8th Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Rumsden Pixie Highness S & D Wilkins 3rd Nevada Francesca Nevada AR & J Macdonald

Bull, any age 1st Beautry Excalibur 2nd Podehole Gilroy 3rd Heir Apparent of Longfield 4th Jacobite Star of Longfield

S & D Wilkins S & D Wilkins Stanford Park Partnership Stanford Park Partnership

Champion:

Beautry Excalibur

S & D Wilkins

Reserve:

Chapelton Nettle 4136

Stanford Park Partnership

Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show 13th September 2015 | Judge: Mr R Davies Cow or calved heifer over 30 months on show day 1st Redhill Belmore Kathryn Brenda Wear 2nd Ashwater Freyer Tulip TC & AJ Ruby 3rd Knockenjig Rosie Dutchess

Baird & Hamilton Messers Park Calf under 6 months on show day 1st Hannington Loubly J C Horton 2nd Charlesbury Lovely Friday

Baird & Hamilton Messers Park 3rd Ashwater Jacob TC & AJ Ruby Calf over 6-12 months on show day 1st Redhill Jethro 2nd Hannington Henrietta

Brenda Wear C Horton

Heifer 12-24 months on show day 1st Redhill s Eva Broadhook 095 Brenda Wear 2nd Meonside Her Highness M Hendy 3rd Hannington Irania C Horton

Bull under 24 months on show day 1st Hannington Mengist

C Horton

Bull over 24 months on show day 1st Westmoor Juke

C Horton

Pair of animals from above classes 1st TC & AJ Ruby 2nd Baird & Hamilton Messers Park 3rd Brenda Wear 4th C Horton Champion:

Redhill Belmore Kathryn

Brenda Wear

Reserve Champion:

Westmoor Juke

C Horton

Lincolnshire Show 25th June 2015 | Judge: Mr L Cook Any Other Native Breed Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 2nd Waltham Hero Hutson & Son 3rd Willingham Humperdink Mr A Haigh

Maiden Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2014 2nd Willingham Catriona Rosebud Helen Mr A Haigh 3rd Waltham Hayley Hutson & Son

Northumberland County Show 25th May 2015 | Judge: Mr A Carruthers Maiden Heifer 1st Ballylinney Lily Gordon Brooke Estate 2nd Derwentwood Sparkle N & A Hunter 3rd Ballylinney Remember 1427 Gordon Brooke Estate Heifer in Calf or in Milk 1st Linton Priory Millicent 3rd Derwentwood Tessa

Gordon Brooke Estate N & A Hunter

Female Champion, Pedigree Native Beef Breed Champion & Reserve Supreme Champion:

Linton Priory Millicent - Gordon Brooke Estate Reserve Female Champion:

Ballylinney Lily - Gordon Brooke Estate

AONB Champion presentation with Judge Mr A Carutthers, Carlisle and Gary Johnson of sponsors JG Paxton Ltd

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The Royal County of Berkshire Show 19th September 2015 | Judge: Mrs S Horrell Cow in milk or in calf 1st Lowther Crocus 206 2nd Hannington Lovely HB 3rd Hursley Flossy Bubble 4th Knockenjig Rosie Duchess

Drayton Farm Partnership SS Horton & Sons Hursley Cattle Partnership Park & Baird

Heifer in milk or in calf 1st Chapelton Nettle 4136 2nd Hannington Gemma

Stanford Park Partnership SS Horton & Sons

Maiden Heifer, not in calf 1st Hursley Princess Etheal Redda

Hursley Cattle Partnership 2nd Meonside Honeysuckle Drayton Farm Partership 3rd Meonside Broadhooks Honeybee

Drayton Farm Partnership 4th Ballylinney Rosette 1442 Mr D Bull

After a foggy start the sun came out to give us a grand day at Newbury. The first class of bulls was won by Westmoor Duke exhibited by SS Horton & Sons, a long bull which moved well round the ring. Second place was a smart red yearling bull His Royal Highness of Longfield exhibited by Stanford Park Partnership. The cow class saw Drayton Farm Partnership standing top of the line with Lowther Crocus a scopey roan cow with calf at foot. Chapelton Nettle took the in milk or in calf heifer class exhibited by Stanford Park Partnership she was a well grown heifer doing her calf extremely well.

Bull, any age 1st Westmoor Duke SS Horton & Sons 2nd His Royal Highness of Longfield

Stanford Park Partnership 3rd Heir Apparent of Longfield Stanford Park Partnership 4th Meonside Humdinger Drayton Farm Partnership Beef Shorthorn Champion:

Hursley Princess Etheal Redda

Hursley Cattle Partnership Reserve:

Westmoor Duke

SS Horton & Sons

Junior Champion:

Hursley Princess Etheal Redda

Hursley Cattle Partnership Reserve Junior Champion:

His Royal Highness of Longfield

Stanford Park Partnership

Hursley Princess Ethael Redda shown by The Hursley Cattle Partnership won the class. Another very good heifer Meonside Honeysuckle from Drayton Farm Partnership took second.

My champion was Hursley Princess Ethael Redda who had taken my eye the moment she entered the ring and I am sure we will see more of her. Reserve champion was Westmoor Duke. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for putting on a good show with very well turned out cattle, to my stewards for keeping things ticking along and to the show organisers for inviting me.

The maiden heifer class was the strongest of the day, a lovely feminine heifer with good length and great breed character

Royal Norfolk Show 1st July 2015 | Judge: Mr E Mills Heifer born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Willingham Catriona Rosebud Helen Mr A Haigh 2nd Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie LEP Farms Heifer born on or between 1st January 2013 and 31at December 2013 1st Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose LEP Farms

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Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Tollesbury Bollinger AV & AKM St Joseph 2nd Willingham Humperdink Mr A Haigh

Champion: Willingham Catriona Rosebud Helen from Mr A Haigh

Bull born prior to 1st January 2014 1st Meonhill Highland General

Reserve:

Meonhill Highland General - LEP Farms

LEP Farms

Champion Cow or Heifer:

Willingham Catriona Rosebud Helen - Mr A Haigh

Group of 3 from same exhibitor:

LEP Farms

Reserve:

Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose - LEP Farms

Overall Champion:

Willingham Catriona Rosebud Helen - Mr A Haigh

Champion Bull:

Tollesbury Bollinger - AV & AKM St Joseph

Reserve Overall:

Tollesbury Bollinger - AV & AKM St Joseph

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Royal Three Counties Show 12th - 14th June 2015 | Judge: C Marler Senior Male, born on or before 31 December 2013 1st Podehole Geronimo Horton & Sons 2nd Highlee Frankis Melview Farming Junior Male, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Heif Apparent of Longfield Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Longlands Waterloo Henry E & P Evans 3rd Schofield Harry Mr Smith 4th Longlands Hedgerose Herbert E & P Evans Senior Female, born on or before 31st December 2013 1st Croxtonpark Katrina Starlight Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Chapelton Nettle 4136 Stanford Park Partnership 3rd Ballylinney Matchless1227 Stanford Park Partnership Junior Female, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Barnaigh Lovely Xquisite 8th Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Hannington Irania Horton & Sons 3rd Charlesbury Whisky Duchess Park, Baird & Hamilton Champion: Podehole Geronimo - Horton & Sons Reserve Champion: Croxtonpark Katrina Starlight

Stanford Park Partnership

Champion: Podehole Geronimo from Horton & Sons

Any other Beef Breed | Judge: Mr D Ormiston Heifer, born in 2014 1st Barnaigh Lovely Xquisite 8th Stanford Park Partnership 4th Charlesbury Whisky Duchess Park, Baird & Hamilton Heifer in milk or in calf 1st Glebedale Lancaster Georgina Mr T Bodily 2nd Croxtonpark Katrinastarlight Stanford Park Partnership 4th Chapelton Nettle 4136 Stanford Park Partnership Bull Any age 3rd Heir Apparent of Longfield Stanford Park Partnership 4th Longlands Waterloo Henry E & P Evans Reserve Champion:

Glebedale Lancaster Georgina Mr T Bodily

Surrey County Show 25th May 2015 | Judge: C Gibb Cow in milk or in calf born before 31 Dec 2012 1st Podehole Tessa Delightful H Horrell 2nd Northstar First Class North School 3rd Meonhill Blythesome June North School Senior heifer born after 1 Jan 2013 1st Podehole Medeline Glamour 2nd Meonhill Waterloo Zest 3rd Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose

H Horrell Sydney Chaplin Sydney Chaplin

Junior heifer born after 1 Jan 2014 1st Podehole Madeline Helena 2nd Rumsden Pixie Highness 3rd Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie 4th Northstar Blythesome Harmony

H Horrell Sarah Wilkins Sydney Chaplin North School

Junior bull born after 1 Jan 2014 1st Podehole Herman H Horrell 2nd Rumsden Henry Sarah Wilkins Group of 3 1st H Horrell 2nd North School

Judges Report: The most beautiful sunny day, infact about the only sunny day I`ve seen so far this year and its now almost August. I really enjoyed my morning judging and would like to say a huge thank you to all the exhibitors. There weren’t huge numbers of cattle but those present were beautifully brought out and shown by equally enthusiastic handlers who all smiled even if they weren’t first. My champion came from the cow class and went to Podehole Tessa Delightful. A stylish red and white cow with a real presence as she walked around the ring. She was well balanced with a strong top-line, good legs and udder plus a decent calf. She then went on to be interbreed champion, so congratulations to the Horrells.

Champion: Podehole Tessa Delightful from H Horrell

Champion:

Podehole Tessa Delightful

H Horrell

Reserve Champion:

Podehole Madeline Glamour

H Horrell

Reserve Champion also went to the Horrells with their senior champion, Podehole Madeline Glamour. Again a very correct, well grown roan heifer and very feminine with it.

The junior heifer class was more difficult, all very nice heifers but again first prize going to Podehole Madeline Helena and second to Sarah Wilkins Rumsden Pixie Highness who with a little more size could easily have turned things upside down.

Unfortunately there were only two young bulls, first going to Podehole Herman and second to Rumsden Henry.

The other exhibitors, North School and Sydney Chaplin were never far behind and their enthusiasm was infectious so thanks again to everyone for such an enjoyable day! beef shorthorn

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Ryedale Show

Stokesley Show

28th July 2015 | Judge: G Riby

19th September 2015 | Judge: Mr M Holmes

Cow 1st 2nd 3rd

Kimrina Fern Gilven Sapphire Cactus Sleightholme Raspberry

Miss C Ward RS & G Johnson P James

Heifer under 19 months old on day of show 1st Gilven Sapphire Haze RS & G Johnson 2nd Ury Naid X963 of Upsall G Turton 3rd Sleightholme Rosebay 2nd P James Heifer between 19 months and 31 months old on day of show 1st Oakleigh Loveleigh Gina R Baudains 2nd Kelleythorpe Carnation Rouge J Hopper 3rd Oakleigh Gabriella R Baudains Bull any age 1st Hotspur of Upsall 2nd Rookwith Go Getter 3rd Rookwith Hotshot Champion:

Kimrina Fern Reserve:

Hotspur of Upsall

G Turton E Page E Page Miss C Ward

Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Poyntington Himself Mrs T Severn 2nd Hotspur of Upsall The Hon G Tuton 3rd Gilven Harris RS & G Johnson Cow in milk or in calf, any age 1st Kimrina Fern K & C Ward 2nd Kiplin Xenia Candyfloss Paul Braithwaite Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2013 1st Kimrina Gypsy K & C Ward 2nd Gilven Butterfly Georgia RS & G Johnson Heifer born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Tessa X966 of Upsall The Hon G Turton 2nd Highlee Henanya Mrs T Severn 3rd Gilven Sapphire Haze RS & G Johnson Champion:

Poyntington Himself - Mrs T Severn Reserve Champion:

Kimrina Gypsy - K & C Ward

G Turton

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Pembrokeshire County Show

Pembrokeshire County Show

18th August 2015 | Judge: Mr R Bartle

August 2014 | Judge: Mr M Holmes

Bull Any Age 1st Carreg Gulliver 2nd Lamboro Horatio 3rd Holmere Napoleon

Mr J T Stone Mrs A James Mr J T Stone

Cow, in calf or in milk 1st Lamboro Florence Mrs A James 2nd Lamboro Urymaid Fashion Mrs A James 3rd Carreg Princess Polly 7th Mr JT Stone Heifer, born on or between 1st August 2012 and 31st May 2014 1st Glebedale Lancaster Georgina Tim & Kitty Bodily 2nd Meonside Her Highness Ms Millie Hendy 3rd Lamboro Gaily Mrs A James Calf born after 1st June 2014 1st Cetris Hazel 2nd Carreg Jupiter 3rd Lamboro Jupiter

Mr Keith Jones Mr J T Stone Mrs A James

Pair of Heifers owned by the exhibitor and born on or after 1st September 2012 1st Mrs A James Group of Three animals, the property of the same exhibitor 1st Mr J T Stone 2nd Mrs A James 3rd Mrs A James Beef Shorthorn Champion:

Glebedale Lancaster Georgina - Tim & Kitty Bodily Reserve Champion:

Carreg Gulliver - Mr J T Stone

The South of England Show 11th/13th June 2015 | Judge: Jack Ramsay Female born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie 2nd Rumsden Pixie Highness

LEP Farms Sarah Wilkins

Female born on or after 1st January 2012 and 31st December 2013 1st Meonhill Waterloo Zest LEP Farms 2nd Meonhill Skjaklin Primrose LEP Farms Cow, any age in calf or with calf at foot at time of show 1st Meonhill Waterloo Ziva LEP Farms

Bull Any age 1st Mr J T Stone 2nd Mr J T Stone 3rd Mrs A James

Carreg Galahad Carreg Excalibur Lamboro Graphite

Cow in Calf or in Milk 1st BMS & EM Thomas 2nd Mr J T Stone 3rd Mrs A James 4th Mrs A James

Frenni Elissa Doris Carreg Poppy Gem 6th Lamboro Daylily Lamboro Ury Chrystal

HEIFER, born on or between 1st August 2011 and 31st May 2013 1st BMS & EM Thomas Frenni Elissa FFion 2nd Mrs A James Lamboro Florence 3rd Mr J T Stone Carreg Poppy Gem 10th 4th Mrs A James Lamboro Fasion Calf born on or after 1st June 2013 1st Mr J T Stone 2nd Mrs A James 3rd Mrs A James 4th Mrs A James

Carreg Hercules Lamboro Horatio Bull Calf Heifer Calf

Pair of Heifers owned by one exhibitor 1st Mrs A James Group of 3 Animals owned by one exhibitor 1st Mr JT Stone 2nd Mrs A James Champion:

BMS & EM Thomas - Frenni Elissa Doris

Reserve:

Mr J T Stone - Carreg Galahad

Amendment to last year’s journal: Apologies as the results for the 2013 Pembrokeshire Show were displayed in last year’s journal.

Bull, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Tollesburry Bollinger Dr V St Joseph 2nd Rumsden Henry Sarah Wilkins Bull, born on or before 31st December 2013 1st Meonhill Highland General LEP Farms 2nd Beautry Excalibur Sarah Wilkins Champion:

Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie - LEP Farms

Reserve: Meonhill Highland General - LEP Farms

Judge’s Report: The South of England show, clashing with the Three Counties, resulted in a big drop on cattle entries with all breeds being affected.

Beef Shorthorns suffered more than most breeds but what they lacked numerically, they made up for in quality with three exhibitors putting on a respectable show.

LEP farms showed the Champion in a fine yearling heifer which would stand a look in any company. They also had the reserve with a 2 year old bull.

Well done to all 3 exhibitors for flying the flag for the breed. Hopefully, this show will be better supported next year.

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Glenisla Foxglove Flake F874

Glenisla Ghillie (photo by Louis Flood, Methven St, Perth)

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Westmorland County Show 10th September 2015 | Judge: J Ramsay Bull born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Croftends Harry

JE Bellas & Son

Cow over 3 years of age on show day 1st Croftends Dido & Calf JE Bellas & Son 2nd Pikelowe Carnation Rouge E27 & Calf

A Thompson Female over 1 year and under 2 years of age on show day 1st Croftends Hollie Melody JE Bellas & Son 2nd Pikelowe Butterwort H53 A Thompson

Champion: Croftends Dido from J E Bellas and Son

Champion:

Best Pair of animals owned by the exhibitor and exhibited above 1st JE Bellas 2nd Andrew Thompson

Reserve:

Croftends Hollie Melody

JE Bellas & Son

Young Handlers Under 18 yrs:

Emma Bellas

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal:

Croftends Dido & Calf

JE Bellas & Son

Age 17

Croftends Dido & Calf

JE Bellas & Son

Ayr County Show 9th May 2015 | Judge: A McArthur Bull Born before 01.01.14 1st Glenrinnes Goliath 2nd Highland Wagyu

Jack P Ramsay Quoiggs Freud

Bull Born on or after 01.01.14 1st Knockenjig Harvester 2nd HW Hot Rod 3rd Millerton Hooch

D & R Dickie Highland Wagyu Jack P Ramsay

Female Born on or after 01.01.13 and before 01.01.14 1st Mohmar Georgina Highland Wagyu 2nd Cairnsmore Gabriella B & J Landers 3rd Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud Mackinnon & Belcher

Female Born on or after 01.01.14 1st Millerston Augusta Helen Jack P Ramsay 2nd Millerston Irania Hazel Jack P Ramsay 3rd Mohmar Henrietta Broadhooks Highland Wagyu Pairs 1st 2nd 3rd

Jack P Ramsay Highland Wagyu Highland Wagyu

Overall Champion:

Glenrinnes Goliath

Jack P Ramsay

Reserve:

Highland Wagyu

Quoiggs Freud

Black Isle Show 5th August 2015 | Judge: B McWalter Bull, born prior to 1st August 2013 1st Dakota of Upsall 2nd Pentland Emperor

J Scott & Partners Mrs EC Robertson

Bull, born on or after 1st August 2013 1st Alvie Horatio Alvie Farm Cow, any age 1st Lowther Sally Smallburn Farms 2nd Alvie Dewdrop Fanta Alvie Farm 3rd Grandtullybrae Yantara Trixy Alison Watt Heifer, 1 or 2 years old 1st Alvie Lovely Gael 2nd Strathisla Trixy 3rd Smallburn Hannah 4th Alvie Margo Giselle

Alvie Farm Alison Watt Smallburn Farms Alvie Farm

Calf, bull, born on or after 1st August 2014 1st Woodend Hughie Ken Greenwood 2nd Smallburn Handsome Smallburn Farms 3rd Alvie Jock Alvie Farm Calf, Heifer, born on or after 1st August 2014 1st Ballylinney Daisy John Campbell & Co 2nd Smallburn Hester Smallburn Farms 3rd Strathisla Trixy Janine Alison Watt

Pair, of Shorthorns from the same exhibitor 1st Smallburn Farms 2nd Alvie Farms 3rd Strathisla – Alison Watt Group of three 1st Smallburn Farms 2nd Alvie Farm 3rd Strathisla - Alison Watt Champion:

Dakota of Upsall

J Scott & Partners

Reserve:

Alvie Lovely Gael

Alvie Farm

Female Champion:

Alvie Lovely Gael

Alvie Farm

Reserve:

Lowther Sally

Samllburn Farms

Male Champion:

Dakota of Upsall

J Scott & Partners

Reserve:

Woodend Hughie

Ken Greenwood

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Fife Show

23rd May 2015 | Judge: Mr S Johnson

Bull Born before 1 January 2014 1st Quoiggs Freud

2nd Glenisla Gandolph

Highland Wagyu W & J McGowan & Son

Bull Born after 1 January 2014 1st Fingask Harley 2nd HW Hot Rod 3rd Shawhill Harry Begg

W & J McGowan Highland Wagyu Thomson, Roddick & Laurie

Cow in milk or in calf born before 1 January 2013 1st Fingask Rosette Frances W & J McGowan 2nd Wavendon Rothes Mynah(P) R & C Rettie Heifer born between 1 January 2013 & 31 December 2014 1st Knowhead Graceful Irania J & J Redpath 2nd Mohmar Georgina Highland Wagyu Heifer born on or after 1 January 2014 1st Mohmar Heathermaid-Irania 2nd Bagley Jackie H320 3rd Mohmar Henrietta-Broadhooks

Highland Wagyu J Wallace-Riddle Highland Wagyu

Bull or heifer calf born on or after 1 September 2014 1st Aberdona Hashtag (H) R & C Rettie 2nd Fingask Rosette Helga W & J Mc Gowan Pair of animals from previous classes 1st Highland Wagyu Mohmar Heathermaid-Irania

Mohmar Henrietta-Broadhooks 2nd W & J Mc Gowan 3rd J Wood Wells Hunter/Wells Midge Champion: Quoiggs Freud Reserve Champion: Knowhead Graceful Irania The Piper Second Challenge Cup (Best Shorthorn): Quoiggs Freud - Highland Wagyu The JBW Smith Shield (Best Shorthorn bred by exhibitor): Quoiggs Freud - Highland Wagyu INTERREED PAIRS: Highland Wagyu

Judges Report: It was a great honour to be asked North of the Border to Judge this prestigious show. A sunny day greeted us all with the prospect of a fine show in store and the cattle did not disappoint.

BULL – Born Before 1 Jan 2014: Only two Bulls forward, with the 1st prize going to Highland Wagyu with Quoiggs Freud. A large well fleshed Bull who moved very well for his size. Second place went to W & J McGowan with Glenisla Gandolph, clearly younger, lighter Bull, out-powered on this occasion but he will have his day in the future.

BULL Born After 1 Jan 2014: 1st Place went to W & J McGowan with Fingask Harley a Bull with great length and locomotion, just piping Highland Wagyus’ Hot Rod on ease of movement.

Third place from Thompson, Roddick with Shawhill Harry Begg, a very shapely but smaller Bull; again another who is sure to develop with maturity.

COW in Milk: Only two forward with 1st going to W & J McGowan with Fingask Rosette Francis a young cow by Controller of Upsall, beating R & C Retties’ big red cow Wavendon Rothes Mynah, with better udder conformation and locomotion. Both cows having very good calves at foot a great advert for our maternal breed.

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Champion: Quoiggs Frued from Highland Wagyu

HEIFER Born Between 1-1-2013 and 31-12-14: Only two forward again, but WOW what quality! 1st Place went to Knowhead Graceful Irania a fantastically showy, well balanced lengthy Heifer by Glenisla Dr Who. One of those animals that from the moment she entered the ring you could not stop looking at her.

Second place, from Highland Wagyu, Mohmar Georgina, a well fleshed, powerful Heifer just lacking the style of the 1st place Heifer, but still a very impressive Heifer.

HEIFER Born on or After 1-1-2014: The undoubted class of the day, 9 super Heifers to sort out. All a credit to the Breed from 1st to 9th, good mobility, length of carcase and pelvic width in abundance – true breeding animals!

My top three, on another day, could easily be reversed such was the standard, only finite differences splitting them. 1st going to Mohmar Heathermaid-Irania from Highland Wagyu, showing herself just that little more stylishly over my 2nd from J Wallace Riddle with Balgay Jackie H320; a well fleshed Red Heifer with a very feminine head. Third again, from Highland Wagyu with Mohmar Henrietta Broadhooks another well fleshed stylish Heifer.

The 2 Highland Wagyu Heifers day did not stop there as that afternoon they were crowned Interbreed Pairs Champions, fine praise indeed.

CALF CLASS Born on or After 1-9-2014: 1st Place going to Richard and Carol Retties’ Aberdona Hashtag, this Holmeere Alastair Son had great movement and width of carcase; with W & J McGowan Fingask Rosette Helga – a Dacre Rock Star Daughter – showing great femininity jus t losing out to the 1st placed calfs’ superior conformation.

PAIRS CLASS: 1st Place to Highland Wagyu with their two

Reserve: Knowhead Graceful Irania from J & J Redpath

Heifers from the Junior Heifer Class, a great well matched Pair.

2nd going to W & J McGowan with John Woods’ Wells Hunter and Wells Midge taking third, a clearly younger Pair who lacked the power of the previous two Pairs.

My overall Champion went to Highland Wagyu Quoiggs Freud whose over all fleshing combined with such fluid movement just got the nod over my Reserve from John and Jill Redpath, Knowhead Graceful Irania.

Many thanks to all exhibitors and stewards that made this show a pure joy to judge, thank you.

Steve Johnson

Dumfries Show 1st August 2015 | Judge: Mr J Rowell, Morrisons Farm Bull 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Cairnsmore Hunter Shawhill Henderson Shawhill Harry Begg Knockenjig Harvester

B & J Landers & Son Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Thomson, Roddick & Laurie David & Rosemary Dickie

Heifer 1st 2nd 3rd

Knockenjig Tessa H889 David & Rosemary Dickie Shawhill Hyacinth 3rd Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Knockenjig Rosie Duchess H880

David & Rosemary Dickie Cow or Heifer 4th Shawhill Princess Hawaii Thomson, Roddick & Laurie 1st Sandwick Celtic Rose Thomson Roddick and Laurie Champion: 2nd Gregors Zillah 3rd W & I McGregor

Sandwick Celtic Rose - Thomson, Roddick & Laurie 3rd Knockenjig Duchess D1809 David & Rosemary Dickie Reserve Champion: Heifer

Cairnsmore Hunter - B & J Landers & Son 1st Knockenjig Margo 2nd David & Rosemary Dickie 2nd Cairnsmore Gabriella Beyonce B & J Landers & Son 3rd Cairnsmore Giselle Tulip B & J Landers & Son 4th Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud

Mr E Belcher-Mackinnon

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FARADALE Beef Shorthorns, Shire Horses and Texel Sheep

Eurosceptic of Upsall - Stock Bull

Faradale Herd

North of England Herd Competition 2015 3rd with Stock Bull - Eurosceptic of Upsall 3rd in Medium Herd Faradale Edna and her bull calf by stock bull

Faradale TB Candie with her bull calf by stock bull

Faradale Lady Edwina and her filly foal

Faradale Lady Edwina and her filly foal

Faradale Herd accrediated for BVD, Johnes and TB free

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Althorne Innocent Gwen, with 2 other in calf heifers

Althorne Julia Jilt, one of this years calves

Althorne Jessica Rose, one of this years calves

Althorne Gemima Jilt, an in calf heifer

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Perth Show 31st July – 1st August 2015 Judge: Mr R McDonald Bull, born on or before 31st May 2013 1st Quoiggs Freud Highland Wagyu Bull, born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014 1st Coldrochie Hector MD McMillan 2nd HW Hazard Highland Wagyu 3rd HW Hot Rod Highland Wagyu 4th Alvie Horatio Alvie Farms 5th Aberdona Hashtag R & C Rettie Best Group of three animals bred by exhibitor 1st Highland Wagyu 2nd Alvie Farms 3rd Major JPO Gibb & C Gibb Female in milk or in calf, born on or before 31st May 2013 1st Alvie Lovely Gael Alvie Farms 2nd Glenisla Sally Broadhooks E802

Major JPO Gibb & C Gibb 3rd Alvie Dewdrop Fanta Alvie Farm 4th Quoiggs Beautiful Broadhooks Highland Wagyu 5th Wavendon Rothes Mynah (P) R & C Rettie Female born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014 1st Coldrochie Broadhooks H9 MD McMillan 2nd Mohmar Henrietta Broadhooks Highland Wagyu

Champion: Coldrochie Hector from MD McMillan

3rd 4th 5th

Mohmar Heathermaid Irania Highland Wagyu Balgay Rivendell I & S Graham Alvie Harara Ramsden Alvie Farms

Bull or Heifer calf born in 2015 1st Alvie Jock Alvie Farms 2nd Glenisla Sally Broadhooks J106

Major JPO Gibb & C Gibb 3rd HW Jasmin Broadhooks Highland Wagyu Male Champion:

Coldrochie Hector - MD McMillan Female Champion:

Alvie Lovely Gael - Alvie Farms Overall Champion:

Coldrochie Hector - MD McMillan

Turriff Show 3rd August 2015 | Judge: Mr G McCulloch Bull, born before 1st June 2013 1st Declan of Craigiebank

Alison Watt

Bull, born on or between 1st June 2013 and 31st May 2014 1st Alvie Horatio Cathryn Williamson Bull calf, born on or after 1st June 2014 1st Alvie Jock Cathryn Williamson 2nd Greenwall Icarus John & Susan Ravenshear 3rd Greenwall Imperial John & Susan Ravenshear Cow, born before 1st June 2012 1st Lowther Sally 245 Smallburn Farms 2nd Greenwall Fantasia Foxglove John & Susan Ravenshear 3rd Alvie Dewdrop Fanta Cathryn Williamson 4th Dunsyre Hyacinth 6 Alison Watt 5th Grandtullybrae Yantara Trixy 4 Alison Watt

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Heifer, born on or between 1st June 2012 and 31st May 2013 1st Alvie Lovely Gael Cathryn Williamson 2nd Greenwall Fantasia Foxglove John & Susan Ravenshear Heifer, born on or between 1st June 2013 and 31st July 2014 1st Alvie Hadara Ramsden Cathryn Williamson 2nd Strathisla Trixy Alison Watt 3rd Smallburn Hilary Smallburn Farms Heifer Calf, under one year old on the days of the show 1st Smallburn Jilly (P) Smallburn Farms 2nd Strathisla Trixy Janine Alison Watt 3rd Strathisla Hyacinth Jan Alison Watt Champion:

Alvie Lovely Gael

Cathryn Williamson

Reserve Champion:

Lowther Sally 245

Smallburn Farms

Northern Ireland Clubs National Show at Omagh 4th July 2015 | Judge: Major John Gibb, Glenisla Herd Senior Bull, born before 1st January 2014 1st Dunsyre Esquire Mr R Henning 2nd Uppermill Gladiator Mr J Porter Junior Bull, born between 1st January 2014 and 31st August 2014 1st Castlemount Hector Mr D D McDowell 2nd Mullaglass Hector Mr R Henning 3rd Craigfaddock Hercules Mr D Alexander 4th Croft Henry Mr R Henderson

Calf, born on or after 1st September 2014 1st Gortlynd Honeah Mr K Lynd 2nd Hurricane of Ballyvaddy Messrs T & K Madden 3rd Gortlynd Hector Mr K Lynd 4th Gortlynd Hawthorn Rose Mr K Lynd Pair of animals, property of one exhibitor 1st Mr D D McDowell 2nd Mr R Henning 3rd Mr D G Alexander

Cow, with calf at foot, born before 1st January 2012 1st Mullaglass Lass Mr R Henning

Champion:

Dunsyre Esquire

Mr R Henning

Junior Cow, in calf or with calf at foot, born in 2012 1st Gortlynd Fairy Rose Mr K Lynd

Reserve:

Castlemount Zulu Tessa

Ms A Armour

Heifer, born in 2013 1st Croobview Georgina 2nd Castlemount Opal 3rd Ballyvaddy Tessa G803 4th Mullaglass Matilda 9th

Mr C J Graham Mr D D McDowell Messrs T & K Madden Messrs R & N McGuigan

Young Handler 1st Ms A Armour 2nd Mr M Graham

Heifer, born between 1st January 2014 and 31st August 2014 1st Castlemount Zulu Tessa Ms A Armour 2nd Castlemount Veronica Mr D D McDowell 3rd Gortlynd Halloman Mr K Lynd 4th Clonina Fern 244 Messrs I & J Walmsley

This was the 175th Show run by the Tyrone Farming Society and I was honoured to be invited to this friendly event to judge the Beef Shorthorns.

Next class, won by Castlemount Hector by Waukaru Coppertop (USA). He is long, and red and destined to be a big bull. 4 Shown.

What hospitality Anne and I received and welcome by all concerned, Officials, Shorthorn members and the general public. To all of you, very many thanks.

Cow Class: Only one shown by R Henning. A good productive cow with a good heifer calf at foot.

We were able to see some spectacular show jumping of international standard. The solid wall, taller than a tall man, was a must see. An adjoining field saw the Northern Ireland Pipe Band Championships with the current World Champions taking part. We took this in too. Quite a day!

There were not quite as many cattle shown as entered, but still enough for a good show.

The first class was judged in the pouring rain, as forecast. Two 4 year old bulls, were well matched for style and size, both moved well. 1st place went to Richard Henning with Dunsyre Esquire. He is a Langalbuinoch Barney son, a very complete bull on good feet and legs. Long bodied and loads of character: probably a frame 8.

Two heifer classes. 4 Shown in each. The Junior class was won

by Castlemount Zulu Tessa, shown by Miss A Armour. I chose this heifer for my Female Champion above the Senior Cow as she stood out from the two classes of useful heifers.

The Male and Overall Champion had to go to Dunsyre Esquire and I was delighted that he went on to take Reserve Male Interbreed Champion. In this instance, he would have struggled to beat the Limousin. None the less, he is an outstanding bull that I would be happy to use.

Many thanks to exhibitors and stock people for well turned out cattle and so nice to see all breeds tethered near their show places. It made for a great spectacle.

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Castlemount Shorthorns

Self catering accommodation available at Castlemount House, home of the Castlemount Herd

Semen now available

Elliot Matrix, Herd Sire

NI Herd

Winnings 2015 • Best Large Herd • Best Group of Heifers Castlemount Homer, Reserve Champion at Carlisle May 2015, sold for 4500gns

Castlemount Matrix Foxglove Flake, one of the first calves from Elliot Matrix

• Overall Herd Champion • Show Herd of the Year

Castlemount Zulu Tessa, wishing Alwyn & Adam Armour every success with purchasing their foundation stock at Castlemount

Castlemount Hamilton, multiple Show Champion 2015, heading for Stirling Bull Sales February 2016

Bulls & heifers available all year round

Castlemount House | 17 Ballycastle Road | Newtownards | Co Down | BT22 2AT Duncan McDowell T: 07851 040032 Richard McKeown T: 07783 894152

Antrim 109th Annual Show 25th July 2015 | Judge: Anthony Dockery, Roscommon Senior bull born before 2014 1st Elliot Matrix

D D McDowell

Junior bull born in 2014 1st Castlemount HectorET 2nd Craigfaddock Hercules 3rd Caramba Hush 4th Glenbrae Harvey

D D McDowell D. Alexander J Porter C&M Graham

Cow in Milk with calf at foot 1st Glenbra Floss 21PY 2nd Dunsyre Honeysuckle Opal 6th 3rd Croobview Lady Barrington

D D McDowell H D Bailie C&M Graham

Heifer born in 2013 1st Craigfaddock Matilda 13th 2nd Uppermill Rothes Java 3rd Croobview Georgina

D Alexander J Porter C&M Graham

Heifer born in 2014 1st Uppermill Blythestone Java J Porter 2nd Uppermill Broadhook Bubbles J Porter 3rd Castlemount Neptune Northolm 3 D D McDowell Calf born in 2015 1st Dunsyre Honeysuckle Opal 161 2nd Croobview Jellytot

3rd Glenbrae Jock

H D Bailie H D Bailie C&M Graham

Pair, the property of one exhibitor, entered in above Classes 1st D D McDowell 2nd D Alexander 3rd H.D Bailie Champion Beef Shorthorn:

Elliot Matrix

D D McDowell

Reserve Champion:

Glenbrae Floss 21PY

D D Mc Dowell

Elliot Matrix owned by Duncan McDowell and shown by Richard McKeown included in the picture is Judge Anthony Dockery and William Thompson from the Bank of Ireland who sponsored the Champion & Reserve Beef Shorthorn at Antrim Show.

Show Report: A beautiful sunny morning on July 25th was the scene for the Annual Agricultural Show in Antrim Estate. I travelled from Elphin, Co. Roscommon to judge the Shorthorn cattle classes which was both an honour and a delight to do so.

On the day, the Overall Shorthorn Champion was an excellent quality senior bull, owned by Mr Duncan McDowell and the Reserve Champion went to a very stylish 10 year old cow also the property of Mr McDowell.

On behalf on my wife Julie and myself I wish to sincerely thank Antrim Show Committee for inviting me to judge at their show and for providing us with overnight accommodation on the eve of the event. Thank you to the cooks and catering staff for the lovely lunch provided. Thank you to the very helpful and organised ring stewards who kept proceedings moving promptly and last but not least, a word of thanks to the breeders and exhibitors as both the stock and the stockman ship was of a high calibre. Finally, continued success for the future to the show, its sponsors and its exhibitors.

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Ballymena Show 30th May 2015 | Judge: Mr T Walling Heifer/Bull born on or after 1st September 2014 1st Croobview Honeysuckle Opal 161 Mrs H D Bailie 2nd Croobview Lady Barrington 160 Mrs H D Bailie Heifer born in 2013 1st Ballyvaddy Tessa G8 03 2nd Croobview Georgina 3rd Ballyvaddy Foxglove Flake

T&K Madden Cecil &Matthew Graham DD McDowell

Heifer born on or between 1st January 14 & 31st August 14 1st Castlemount Copper Veronica DD Mc Dowell 2nd Castlemount Zulu Tessa Alwyn Armour 3rd Ballyvaddy Tessa Moss-Rose H815 T&K Madden Bull born on or before 31st August 14 1st Castlemount Hector

Champion: Ballyvaddy Tessa G8 03 from T & K Madden

DD McDowell

Pair of Animals, by the same exhibitor 1st DD McDowell 2nd T&K Madden 3rd Mrs H D Bailie Champion Beef Shorthorn:

Ballyvaddy Tessa G8 03

T&K Madden

Reserve Champion Beef Shorthorn:

Castlemount Hector

DD McDowell

Reserve Champion - Castlemount Hector from DD McDowell

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Stock for sale annually.

Pedigree Beef Shorthorn and

Beef Shorthorn X Highland.

Autumn calvers on their summer holidays 400m asl.

Cattle bred in these hills will excel wherever they go.

Enquiries welcome to: Christopher Evans

Llerneuaddau, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. SY23 3AG tel: 01544 327223 or

E-mail: cpe@ ladyarbourcourt.co.uk

Steers and Breeding Heifers available.

Manager: Rhynallt Jones Stock bull: Balgay Elden TI+27 SRI+20 EMA+5 RBY+2.4

tel: 01970 890480

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Balmoral Show 13th - 15th May 2015 | Judge: The Hon.Gerald Turton

Cow or Heifer, born on or before 31st December 2012 in calf or with calf at foot 1st Mr D D McDowell Glenbrae Floss Zipy 2nd Mr J Porter Uppermill Rothes Joan 3rd Martin Brothers Cairnsmore Zo Lucky Heather 4th Mr H D Dorman Tirnoney Orphan Florence Heifer, born in 2013 1st Mr J Porter 2nd Caramba Shorthorns 3rd T & K Madden 4th Mr D D McDowell 5th Mr J Porter 6th Mr T Jackson 7th C & M Graham

Uppermill Rothes Java Graigue Hilltop 10(Ro) Ballyvaddy Tessa G803 Ballyvaddy Foxglove Flake G809 Uppermill Gipsy Reanna Ballylinney Matchless 1264 Croobview Georgina

Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Caramba Shorthorns Caramba Rothes Hottie 2nd W & J McAllister Burnside Honeysuckle (P)(ET) 3rd Mr J Porter Uppermill Broadhooks Bubbles 2 4th Mr J Porter Uppermill Blythesome Jana 5th Mrs K Carson Mainevalley Hetty 6th Mrs K Carson Mainevalley Hoola 7th Mr A Armour Castlemount Zulu Tessa (P) 8th Mr D D McDowell Castlemount Cooper Veronica 2 ET 9th Mr D D McDowell Castlemount Cooper Veronica ET 10th T & K Madden Ballyvaddy Tessa Moss Rose H815 Bull, born on or before 31st December 2013 1st Mr H D Dorman Lowtown Ireland 2nd Caramba Shorthorns Bushypark Ultra 3rd D.D McDowell Elliot Matrix ET Bull, born on or after 1st January 2014 1st Mr D D McDowell Castlemount Hector ET 2nd Mr J Porter Caramba Hush IE 3rd W & J McAllister Burnside Honeymonster (P) 4th Martin Brothers Castlemount Harry 5th Mr J Porter Uppermill Jacko 6th Mr H D Dorman Lowtown Kidd Pair of Animal 1st Mr J Porter 2nd W & J McAllister 3rd Mr J Porter Supreme Champion: Mr H D Dorman - Lowton Ireland Reserve Champion: Caramba Shorthorns - Caramba Rothes Hottie

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Supreme Beef Shorthorn and Overall Interbreed Champion of Champions Lowtown Ireland from Mr H D Dorman

This is the third Balmoral Show since the 1970s that Royal Ulster Agricultural Society decided to include Beef Shorthorns Classes and the numbers of Breeders exhibiting has increased. Moving to the new site at Balmoral Park, Maze, Lisburn, they were afforded more room to expand the livestock section. The Shorthorn Breed has a long history going back to 1822 when the first Coates Pedigree Registration Herd Book was published. Over 40 different breeds worldwide have originated from the original cattle proving that Beef Shorthorn is an essential ingredient in the suckler cow of today. The highlight this year was the Champion Beef Shorthorn �Lowtown Ireland“ bred and shown by the Dorman Family, winning the Overall Interbreed Champion of Champions. What an honour! Eleven breeders entered their stock including Mr.Thomas Staunton from Kinvara, Galway, Southern Ireland with a total of 33 cattle presented for judging.

Judges Report: It was a great pleasure to be asked to judge the Balmoral Show and I found the people to be very warm and welcoming as I had never been to Northern Ireland before. I would like to thank all the exhibitors and was surprised to see a such good number of spectators enjoying the fine display of Beef Shorthorns. Interest in Beef Shorthorns in N.I is fuelled by Glenarm shorthorn beef scheme giving a bonus of up to 35 pence over the market beef price for all carcases which meet the criteria which has ensured an increasing trade to Paris restaurants.

First forward was the Cow Class. Faced with two big Quality cows, I chose the older nine year old cow Glenbrae Floss Zipy a very attractive cow with a good bull calf at foot.

2year old class - Two powerful Uppermill heifers caught my eye as soon as they entered the ring, the winning one I chose was Rothes Java a very attractive roan heifer and 2nd place was a real starlet for Caramba.

Yearling heifer - a really strong show of attractive heifers but the winning heifer sold herself, sweet and oozing style. The 2nd and 3rd placed heifers were good heifers but just not on the same scale.

2 year old bull - The winning bull in this class was difficult to criticize. A very structurally correct bull with good bone and thickness showing plenty of breed characteristics who went on to become breed champion. The 2nd bull had good bone and a powerful strong front and 3rd placed bull had great size and presence with him.

The decision to select the winning bull as Supreme Champion paid dividends as he saw off some very strong competition to take the Interbreed title at the Show.

A hugh congratulations go to the Dorman Family as this is the first time the Beef Shorthorns have won the Interbreed Champion of Champions, having only been introduced back to

Jim Barber, Judge, tapping out the Champion of Champions Beef Shorthorn “Lowtown Ireland” bred and shown by the Dorman Family at Balmoral Show sponsored by Dunbia.

Balmoral three years ago.

Lastly the yearling bull class was difficult to judge showing a great variety in the breed. The winning bull was a big long well fleshed bull. One to look out for in the future!

My thanks go to all the exhibitors for putting on a really good show, RUAS for asking me to judge and to my two stewards Mr. James Nelson and Mr. Tom McGuigan for looking after me.

I must congratulate all the many exhibitors, whether they won or not, for their hard work which made Balmoral Show such a success.

Castlewellan Show 28th July 2015 | Judge: Mrs J Landers Cow or Heifer born before 1st January 2013, in calf or with calf at foot, having had a calf or due to have a calf by thirty-nine months 1st Croobview Denise HD Bailie 2nd Shawhill Fieldfare Rodgers Livestock Heifer born in 2013 1st Castlemount Opal 2nd Croobview Georgina 3rd Rothesay Annie Gowest 4th Rothesay Violet Gesabell

D D McDowell C& M Graham H D Bailie H D Bailie

Heifer born in 2014 1st Castlemount Zulu Tessa 2nd Castlemount Red Zoe

Alwyn Armour D D McDowell

Senior bull born before 2014 1st Uppermill Gladiator

James Porter

Junior Bull born in 2014 1st Castlemount Hector

D D McDowell

Bull or Heifer calf born in 2015 1st Draperhill Jacko 2nd Croobview Jellytot 3rd Croobview Judge

Rodgers Livestock H D Bailie H D Bailie

Champion: Castlemount Hector Champion from DD McDowell

Pair of Shorthorn Cattle 1st H D Bailie 2nd D D McDowell Champion:

Castlemount Hector

D D M cDowell

Reserve Champion:

Uppermill Gladiator

James Porter Reserve Champion: Uppermill Gladiator owned by James Porter

I was excited to be asked to judge the Beef Shorthorns at castlewellan, what a picturesque setting and the cattle were of great quality. My champion was Castlemount Hector, he marched into the ring with style and presence, he stood well and will be a big bull someday. My reserve bull was a good roan bull that had a lot of style but showed he’d been working hard and you have to judge on the day. The females were stylish and are for the future.

Thank you for your hospitality and to all the exhibitors for their hard work, a most enjoyable day. beef shorthorn 159

Alvie Shorthorns

Alvie Lovely Gael RHS 2015 - Breed Champion

Alvie Lovely Gael and Alvie Galaxy RHS 2015 Reserve Male Champion - Pairs and Progeny Pairs Champions

Stock for Sale - Visitors Welcome Alvie Farm, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire. PH21 1NE Tel: office: 01540 651 255 | farm manager: 07971 275 667 Email: cathrynw54@gmail.com or victor@alvie-estate.co.uk

Borderway Agri-Expo 30th October 2015 | Judge: Dan Bull I was very pleased to be asked to judge the Beef Shorthorn calf classes at Agri-Expo. It was a fantastic event for the agricultural industry.

Class 1 - Won by R&C Rettie with a well grown bull calf.

Class 2 - A class full of quality and great breed character, won

by Podehole Juno - a bull with length, width, depth and good mobility.

Class 3 - Young bulls - a really good line up of young bull calves with differing types. First was Lowther Indigo, a bull calf with great length, width and full of muscle.

Champion: Podehole Gypsy Heart

The winner was 15 year old Josh Bellas followed by Emma Bellas, John McCulloch, Ethen Clarke, and Charlotte Goddard.

Again, thanks to everyone for making this an enjoyable day.

Class 4 - The first female class was really great as the oldest and youngest in the class were 2 tremendous animals, First place was Podehole Gypsy Heart and second was Highland Wagyu Greta Fee, both full of breed character with good feminine traits. These two went on to become champion and reserve champion overall.

Class 5 - This was won by Croftends Jido from a class which contained lots of really good female calves.

Young Handlers - There were 5 entrants between 12 and 18 years old. This was great to see as this is the future of our industry.

All of them were good enough and deserved to be winners and could have been on any other day, or with a different judge.

They all showed confidence, experience and dedication.

Reserve Champion: HW Gretta Fee

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SHORTHORN SOCIETY 2016 Sales Dates Chelford & Beeston

DAIRY SHORTHORNS

Friday 10th June (at Beeston) Annual Summer Show and Sale

Friday 21st October (at Beeston) Annual Autumn Show and Sale

BEEF SHORTHORNS Saturday 30th April (at Chelford) Annual Spring Show and Sale

Saturday 12th November (at Chelford) Annual Autumn Show and Sale (both sales in conjunction with “Best of British” Multi Breed Beef Sale)

Wright Marshall Ltd Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9AX Tel: (01625) 861122 Fax: (01625) 860079 Beeston Cattle Market, Whitchurch Road, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9NZ Tel: (01829) 262100

Fax: (01829) 262110

Email: chelford@wrightmarshall.co.uk | beeston@wrightmarshall.co.uk or visit our website www.wrightmarshall.co.uk

Beef Shorthorn Open Calf Show Results Male Calf born between 01/09/14 and 28/02/15 1st Aberdona Hashtag R & C Rettie 2nd Redhill Jethro Brenda R Wear 3rd Shawhill J-A-T Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Male Calf born between 01/03/15 and 31/03/15 1st Podehole Juno H Horrell 2nd Knockenjig Jupiter D & R Dickie 3rd Greenburn James T Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners 4th Podehole Jetset H Horrell Male Calf born between 01/04/15 and 31/05/15 1st Lowther Indigo C Lowther 2nd HW Jumeirah Highland Wagyu 3rd HW Judge Highland Wagyu 4th Knockenjig Judge D & R Dickie

Female Calf born between 01/09/14 and 28/02/15 1st Podehole Gypsy Heart H Horrell 2nd HW Gretta Fee Highland Wagyu 3rd Redhill NS Lovely 0111 Brenda R Wear 4th HW Waterloo Naomi Highland Wagyu Female Calf born on or between 1st March 2015 and 30th June 2015 1st Croftends Jido E Bellas & Son 2nd HW Irania 3rd Highland Wagyu 3rd Knockenjig Foxglove Flake J906 D & R Dickie 4th Lowther Capri 451 C Lowther Young Handler Class 1st Josh Bellas 2nd Emma Bellas

Small Herd Winner in NI Herd Competition

First in Baby Calf Class at Glenarm Show 2011

Visitors always welcome

David Alexander - Clough, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland tel: 028 2568 5168 or 07738414713 email: davidalexander24@hotmail.co.uk

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‘Dakota of Upsall’

‘Podehole Fenman’

Semen for Sale

Semen for Sale

1st prize Senior Bull at the Royal Highland Show, Interbreed cattle Champion at Nairn Show, Reserve cattle Champion at Caithness Show, Native Champion at Sutherland Show and Beef Shorthorn Champion at the Black Isle show.

We also have semen available from Podehole Fenman (10,000gns Stirling 2014 and breeding very well at Fearn) and Fearn Elmer who’s first six sons have averaged £5200 privately aged 15-18 months.

Stars of the Future Calf Show 14th November 2015 | Judge: Mr Iain Malcolm

Overall Senior Male Champion: Benmore Andrew from E. Paterson

Overall Junior Champion: Millerston Jester from Jack Ramsey

Bulls Born 13th July to 14th September 2014 1st J. Frame Galla Hercules 2nd Highland Wagyu HW Hagar 3rd Major Gibb Glenisla Hooch

Senior Female Champion:

M. McMillan - Coldrochie Princess Royal H47

Bulls Born 30th September To 22nd December 2014 1st E. Paterson Benmore Andrew 2nd Ken Greenwood Woodend Hughie 3rd R & C Rettie Aberdona Hashtag

Senior Male Champion:

E. Paterson - Benmore Andrew

Reserve Senior Female:

Highland Wagyu - HW Tulip

Reserve Senior Male:

J. Frame - Galla Hercules

Heifers Born 19th September to 25th October 2014 Overall Senior Champion: 1st M. McMillan Coldrochie Princess Royal H47

E. Paterson - Benmore Andrew 2nd Highland Wagyu HW Tulip Reserve Senior Champion: Bulls Born 10th February to 24th March 2015

M. McMillan - Coldrochie Princess Royal H47 1st J. Ramsey Millerston Jester 2nd C. Williamson Alvie Jura Junior Female Champion: 3rd Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Shawhill J-A-T

Highland Wagyu - HW Gretta Fee Bulls Born 26th March to 5th April 2015 Reserve Junior Female: 1st J. Ramsey Millerston Jukebox

McMillan - Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud J7 2nd J. Ramsey Millerston Jasper Junior Male Champion: 3rd C. Williamson Alvie Jock

J. Ramsey - Millerston Jester Bulls Born 7th April to 30th April 2015 1st C. Williamson Alvie Jacobite 2nd Highland Wagyu HW Jumeirah 3rd J. Frame Galla Jackpot

Heifers Born 13th January to 23rd February 2015 1st Highland Wagyu HW Gretta Fee 2nd J. Campbell Balleylinney Daisy 3rd Highland Wagyu HW Waterloo Naomi Heifers Born 6th March to 3rd April 2015 1st McMillan Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud J7 2nd Highland Wagyu HW Irania 3rd 3rd J. Frame Galla Jaunty Katrina Heifers Born 6th April to 12th May 2015 1st C. Williamson Alvie Melba Joy 2nd C. Williamson Alvie Juniper Nettle 3rd Highland Wagyu HW Daisy Maisie)

Reserve Junior Male:

J. Ramsey - Millerston Jukebox Overall Junior Champion:

J. Ramsey - Millerston Jester Reserve Junior Champion:

Highland Wagyu - HW Gretta Fee Handlers: John McCulloch Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club Pairs Competition: 1st J. Ramsey There was also a points system run throughout all of the classes and the results were: 1st 2nd

Highland Wagyu C. Williamson

Judges Report: I was delighted to be asked to judge this year’s Stars of the future at UA Stirling, our local mart. A great turnout of 40 plus super Shorthorn cattle in 9 classes resulted in Mrs Emma Paterson’s lengthy red bull, Benmore Andrew, taking senior champion. Female senior going to M. McMillan’s stylish heifer Coldrochie Princess Royal from Luncarty at Perth. Male reserve was J. Frame’s powerful. mostly white with some red, Galla Hercules from Biggar. Female reserve was Highland Wagyu with HW Tulip, a very sweet light roan shown ably by young John McCulloch.

In the juniors, male and group champion rosettes being taken by the Millerston team from Mauchline with Millerston Jester showing great shape and plenty potential. George and co. from Highland Wagyu being awarded female champ with HW Gretta Fee, a very sweet light roan, sure to make a super cow with plenty milk. beef shorthorn 165

Hardy Cattle

Bill and Jane Landers Bargaly Farm Newton Stewart DG8 7BH

01671 402179 bargaly.shorthorns@gmail.com cairnsmorepedigreestock.com Visitors always welcome

Bred to Last

Balgay Farm Chapelton Braveheart yearling bulls this summer

Balgay Rosewood Romy with Balgay Jerulsalem Song

Balgay Gorgoroth – 13000g Feb 2015

Chapelton Braveheart and Glenisla Zetor semen available. Visitors always welcome.

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Southern Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 19th November 2015 Judge: Mr M Severn

Champion bull with Alistair Cooper and Judge Ian Park

Male born 1.7.14 - 31.12.14 1st Heir Apparent of Longfield Stanford Park Farm 2nd Rumsden Horatio Sarah Wilkins 3rd Brambleberry Hercules L Anthony Male born 1.1.15 - 31.3.15 1st Jester of Longfield 2nd Redhill Jethro 3rd Bowden Jimmer

Stanford Park Farm Brenda Wear Sue Watson & Tim Prior

Male born on or after 1.4.15 1st Bowden Jason 2nd Staningo Jericho

Sue Watson & Tim Prior RWH & MJ Fenemore

Female born 1.1.15 - 31.3.15 1st Hursley Princess Fantasia 2nd Redhill NS Lovely 0111 3rd Elphicks Secret Solitaire 4th Alyward Blossom 12th 5th Meonside Juniper January

Hursley Cattle Partnership Brenda Wear Mark Pallett Stanford Park Partnership SK Hutchings

Female born on or after 1.4.15 1st Hursley Derrimut Fairy Hursley Cattle Partnership 2nd Staningo Juliet RWH & MJ Fenemore 3rd Staningo Jakarta RWH & MJ Fenemore 4th Longfield Iona Irresistible Stanford Park Farm 5rd Redhill Alistairs Crocus 0119 Brenda Wear Pure bred steer calf sired by a registered shorthorn bull 1st Redhill Jaffa Cake Brenda Wear 2nd Elphicks Steerv Ralph Mark Pallett 3rd Stanford Park Steer Stanford Park Farm Pair of pure beef shorthorn calves bred by exhibitor 1st Mark Pallett 2nd Hursley Cattle Partnership 3rd Stanford Park Farm 4th Brenda Wear x

A great entry of 28 calves from 8 exhibitors greeted me at the South of England calf show in Ardingly Sussex.

The senior bull class was won by Heir Apparent of Longfield from Stanford Park Farm a very large well fleshed roan bull.

2nd place went to Rumsden Horatio from Sarah Wilkins & 3rd was Brambleberry Hercules from Luke Anthony.

Heir Apparent going on to become Male Champion & Reserve Breed Champion.

The intermediate class was won by Jester of Longfield a sweet thick set white bull who was then Reserve Male Champion.

2nd in this class was was Redhill Jethro from Brenda Wear & 3rd was Bowden Jimmer from Sue Watson & Tim Prior.

The junior bull class was won by a very smart young bull Bowden Jason & very close 2nd was Staningo Jericho.

In the senior heifer class a very stylish roaned heifer called Hursley Princess Fantasia caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring, head up & showing all the characteristics of a super shorthorn.I had no problems awarding her winner of her class, female champion and continuing all the way to being my supreme breed champion.

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2nd in this class was Brenda Wears Redhill NS Lovely 0111 who went on to become reserve female champion. 3rd was Mark Palletts Elphicks Secret Solitaire who will grow on to become a super cow in the future.

The junior heifer class was won by Hursley Derrimut Fairy 2nd place went to Staningo Juliet a lovely thick heifer with great locomotion. Staningo Jakarta taking 3rd place.

A new class for steers was won by Brenda Wea’rs Redhill Jaffa Cake. 2nd was Elphicks Steer Ralph & 3rd Stanford Park.

All good well fleshed animals.

The pairs was won by Mark Pallett 2nd Hursley 3rd Stanford Park any one of these could have been the winner as they were very hard to split.

The young handlers was won by Sophie Pallett showing good technique and knowledge she then went on to achieve 2nd place in the open class.

Very well done to all the exhibitors on a great show of cattle and for making me feel most welcome.

Young Handler - Sophie Pallett

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STIRLING AGRICULTURAL CENTRE

Stirling Bull Sales Sunday 31st January, Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd February 2016 Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th February 2016 Official May Sale of Pedigree Bulls and Females Monday 2nd May 2016 Stirling Bull Sales Sunday 16th, Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th October 2016 Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling. FK9 4RN Tel: 01786 473055 | email: stirling@uagroup.co.uk beef shorthorn

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Sprys Jupiters Pattie B124 (P)

Royalla Margies Memory 9054M (P)

Lone Pine Cherry A064 (P)

Chapelton Galaxy (H)

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East of England Calf Show at the Smithfield Festival 27th November 2015 | Judge: Mr R Bartle

Overall Senior Champion Alvie Daffodil from Mrs CM Williamson

Champion: Greenley Brandwith B40 from GH Towers & RE Heard

Bull Calf born on or between 1st 2014 and 31st December 2014 1st Aberdonia Hashtag R & C Rettie 2nd Hannington Hennessey Mr N Pamplin Bull Calf born on or between 1st January 2015 and 31st March 2015 1st Podehole Juno Mr H Horrell 2nd Highlee Jack Mrs T Severn 3rd Highlee Jackomast Mrs T Severn Bull calf born on or after 1st April 2015 1st Warmington Chalky 285 R F Leach 2nd Greenley Jagger GH Towers & RE Heard 3rd Podehole Jamboree Mr H Horrell Heifer Calf born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st December 2014 1st Podehole Gypsy Heart Mr H Horrell 2nd Highlee Holly Berry Mrs T Severn

Reserve Champion: Warmington Broadhooks 281 from R F Leach

Heifer Calf born on or between 1st January 2015 and 31st March 2015 – Class Split 1st Warmington Bella 266 R F Leach 2nd Highlee Joyful Enya Mrs T Severn 3rd Warmington Broadhooks 264 R F Leach Heifer Calf born on or between 1st January 2015 and 31st March 2015 – Class Split 1st Warmington Broadhooks 281 R F Leach 2nd Greenley Joyful Jewel GH Towers & RE Heard 3rd Greenley Jellybean Floss GH Towers & RE Heard 4th Greenley Waterloo Jive GH Towers & RE Heard Heifer Calf born on or after 1st April 2015 1st Greenley Brandwith B40 GH Towers & RE Heard Champion: Greenley Brandwith B40 - GH Towers & RE Heard Reserve Champion: Warmington Broadhooks 281 - R F Leach

Judges Report:

Beef Shorthorn scoop Smithfield Festival It was a privilege to judge the calves at this year’s Royal Reserve Champion Interbreed Group Smithfield Show. There was quality throughout, with some exceptional calves in the younger section.

My champion oozed style with a nice head, square plates and nicely proportioned rump and overall balance from Graham Towers and Rachel Heard called Greenley BrandwithB40 Born April 2015.

My reserve champion was a March born heifer from Robert Leach called Warmington Broadhooks 281 again a very stylish and well grown heifer with lovely tail set and square plates.

These two combined with an April born bull calf Warrington Chalky285 to make the team of three for the Duke of Norfolk cup and finished a very creditable reserve.

My congratulations to all the exhibitors for an excellent show of calves and also to all the stockpersons for the professional way all the stock were presented.

Last but not least thank you to the stewards for keeping the classes flowing.

Richard Bartle

A team of Beef Shorthorn calves have won the reserve champion title in the interbreed group of three at the East of England Smithfield Festival at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, on Friday 27 November.

Judge, M Clarke, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, said: “They were a tremendous group of evenly matched calves, which were excellent examples of the breed and would grow on.”

The group of 2015 born youngsters featured two show ring debutantes - Warmington Chalky 285, an April born roan bull sired by the 8,000gns Stirling reserve champion Carrarock Chalkie, from R F Leach, Banbury, Oxfordshire, as well as Warmington Broadhooks 281 from the same breeder. This one was a roan March born heifer and by the same sire; both were out of homebred dams. The team also included Greenley Branwith Bud 8th, an April born red and white heifer from G H Towers and R E Herd, Welford, Northamptonshire. Sired by Greenley Grenadier, she was reserve breed champion at Newark County Show earlier in the season. beef shorthorn 171

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34 35 36 76 59

91 92 93

49

73 69 74

60 75

71 66 53

55 79

65 69

51

42

58 67 77

37

57 68 64 63 56 78

72

52

54 61 62

95 172

beef shorthorn

North Scotland:

1

2

Mr& Mrs J D A Williamson | ALVIE HERD - T/A Alvie Farm, Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Inverness-shire. PH21 1NE e: cathrynw54@gmail.com www. alvie-estate.co.uk t: 01540 651255 m: 07816 322280 Messrs H & H Rennie | ARDOYNE HERD - Westfield of Ardoyne, Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire. AB52 6RN e: hrennie@toucansurf.com t: 01464 820325 m: 07842 779306

South Scotland: MR D J Biggar OBE | CHAPELTON

12 HERD - Messrs James Biggar, Grange, Castle Douglas, Kircudbrightshire.

DG7 3EU www.chapeltonfarm.co.uk t: 01556 660208 m: 07860 325 888

13

3 Mr David Scarth | CAVANS HERD -

Twatt Farm, Birsay, Orkney. KW17 2LN e: dave_scarth@hotmail.com cavansbeefshorthorns.blogspot.com t: 01856 771259 m: 07856 977516

14

J Scott & Partners | FEARN HERD -

4 Fearn Farm, Fearn by Tain, Ross-shire.

IV20 1TL e: info@fearnfarm.com www.fearnfarm.com t: 01862 832205 m: 07770 863506

5

Major JPO Gibb | GLENISLA HERD - Glenisla House, by Blairgowrie, Perth, Perthshire. PH11 8QL e: glenislashorthorns@yahoo.co.uk www.glenislaestate.co.uk t: 01575 5582227 m: 07790 798062

15

FK15 0NB e: martine@wagyu.co.uk www.highlandwagyu.co.uk t: 01786 823767 J & J Redpath | KNOWEHEAD

7 HERD - Knowehead Farm, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire. PH11 8JA e: redpathknowehead@aol.com t: 01575 560233 m: 0780 1313853

18

John Fyall | SPARTAN HERD - Sittyton

8 Farm, Newmarchar, Aberdeenshire.

AB21 0RP e: john_fyall@btconnect.com t: 01651 882748 m: 07837 291258 South Scotland: Balgay Farm | BALGAY HERD - Balgay

9 Farm, Inchture, Perthshire. PH14 9QH e: balgayfarm@gmail.com t: 07885 965 495

10

Mr D J Steen | BALLYLINNEY HERD - Whitecastles Farm, Corrie, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. DG11 2NR e: cindy.webster@btinternet.com t: 01576 710641 Mr & Mrs B Lander | CAIRNSMORE

11 HERD - Bargaly Farm, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. DG8 7BH e: bargaly.shorthorns@gmail.com t: 01671 402179 m: 07768 512 891

19

Northern England:

Carey Coombs | DUNSYRE HERD - Weston Farm, Dunsyre, Carnwath, Lanarkshire. ML11 8NG e: carey.coombs@btconnect.com www.dunsyreshorthorns.co.uk t: 01899 810273 m: 07734 330 087

25 House, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire.

Mr & Mrs D Calder | GRANDTULLYBRAE HERD - Braes of Grandtully, Grandtully, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2QZ e: shonamclean@live.co.uk www.grandtullybraeshorthorns.co.uk t: 01887 840462 m: 07717 665 016

Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire.

G77 6RX e: donjuan0730@gmail.com t: 01355 500223

17

Kelso, Roxburghshire. TD5 8AD m: james.playfair@btconnect.com m: 07831 455994 J Hugill | BALLARD HERD - Throstle 24 FNest Farm, Sproxton, Helmsley, York.

D & E Chambers | GLENEARN HERD -

Highland Wagyu | HW HERD -

Playfair Farms | TOFTS HERD - Mr.

23 J.P.L. Playfair Hannay, Morebattle Tofts,

Mr M D McMillan | COLDROCHIE HERD - Moneydie Roger, Luncarty, Perth. PH1 3JA e: info@coldrochieshorthorns.co.uk www.coldrochieshorthorns.co.uk t: 01738 583211 t: 01738 582132

16 North Morrhouse Farm, Langlee Road,

6 Burnside of Balhaldie, Dunblane.

South Scotland:

Glenkiln Farms | GLENKILN HERD - C/O Mr Sommerville, Bettyknowles, Crocketford, Drumfries. DG2 8QE e: gsommerville@glenkilnfarms.co.uk t: 01556 690219 m: 07850 038 957 A Hall & L Done | HOUSEBYRES HERD - Breconside Cottage, Breconside Farm, Moffat. DG10 9LX e: housebyres_shorthorn@yahoo.co.uk t: 07793 324 667 David & Rosemary Dickie | KNOCKENJIG HERD - Knockenjig, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire. DG4 6JS e: daviddickie@farming.co.uk t: 01659 67384 m: 07785 512 169 Richard & Jane Middleton | LOCHHILL

20 HERD - Lochhill Farm, Crossmichael,

Castle Douglas. DG7 3BE e: richardandjane@phonecoop.coop t: 01556 670691 Mr J Ramsay | MILLERSTON HERD

21 Millerston Farm, Mauchline, Ayrshire.

KA5 5HH e: millerstonfarm@aol.com t: 01290 550997 m: 0779 130 2478 Thomson, Roddick & Laurie |

22 SHAWHILLS HERD - Newlands, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire.

DG11 3AA e: jdmthomson@aol.com www.shawhillshorthorns.co.uk t: 01461 500769 m: 07900 181 635

YO62 5EQ e: fjhugill@yahoo.co.uk t: 01642 778238 /712148 m: 07502 425 266 S Currie | BEAUTRY HERD - Beautry BD24 0LA e: northernequine@btconnect.com t: 01729 840284

26 JC Bellerby | DALE HERD - Bridge

House Farm, Weeton, Leeds. LS17 0AY e: jcbellerby@hotmail.com m: 07855 467482 N & A Hunter | DERWENTWOOD

27 HERD - Woodlands Hall Farm, Knitsley, Consett, Co Durham. DH8 9EY e: neil.hunter007@gmail.com t: 01207 580040 m: 07836 739306 Mr E J Faragher | FARADALE HERD

28 Prospect Villa, Andreas Rd, Lezayre,

Isle of Man. IM7 4EF t: 01624 814463 m: 07624 496261

29 JR & C Elliott | FARLAM HERD - Stone Barn, Farlam Hill Farm, Brampton, Cumbria. CA8 1LA e: jrcelliott@btinternet.com t: 01697 746089

RS & G Johnson | GILVEN HERD -

30 10 Maple Lane, Huby, York. YO61 1JG e: gil7venshorns@tesco.net t: 01347 810980 m: 07940064991

31 Mr P F Chambers | GREENSLEYBANK

HERD - Greensley Bank Farm, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 3DA e: paulchambers@greensleybank.co.uk www.greensleybank.co.uk m: 0777 5813 242

32 Andrew & Helen Tomkins |

HALLSFORD HERD - Hallsford Farm, Hethersgill, Haggbeck, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6JD e: antomkins@talktalk.net www.hallsfordshorthorns.co.uk www.hallsfordfarmproduce.co.uk t: 01228 577329 Mrs Tracy Severn | HIGHLEE HERD -

33 Brick Green Farm, Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax. HX4 0DE e: tracysevern@aol.co.uk www.highleebeefshorthorns.co.uk t: 01422 822932 m: 07880 790 595

D J Charlesworth | HINSTOCK HERD -

34 Hinstock Hall, Hinstock, Market Drayton, Shropshire. TF9 2TY e: hinstockherdsman@aol.com t: 01952 550276 beef shorthorn

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Northern England: IW & NJ Hollows | HOLKIN HERD

47 Stonehills Farm, Fraisthorpe, Bridlington,

Whitchurch, Shropshire. SY13 3LT e: ian@holkinbeefshorthorn.co.uk www.holkinbeefshorthorns.co.uk t: 01948 880598

E. Yorkshire. YO15 3QR e: ribyslivestock@gmail.com t: 01262 673043 m: 07932176626

35 - Wood Farm, Coppice Lane, Coton,

36

Mr M A Holmes | HOLMEERE HERD - Bigwood Farm House, Snowdon Road, Bedbury, Shifnal, Shropshire. TF11 9DG e: mark@meerebarnfarm.com m: 07973 115 103 Mr James Hopper | KELLEYTHORPE

37 HERD - Hall Garth Farm, Harpham,

Driffield, East Yorkshire. YO25 4QZ e: jameshopper50@gmail.com t: 01262 490019 DG & M Shaw | KIPLIN HERD - The

38 Bungalow, Kiplin, Scorton, Richmond North Yorkshire. DL10 6AY e: kiplinherd@btinternet.com t: 01748 811745

T A & J Swinbank | LIMELANE HERD

39 - High House, Brafferton, Darlington, Co

Bridge, West Yorkshire. HX7 5QY e: tim.riley@stoneyroydshorthorns.com www.stoneyroydshorthorns.com t: 07812 075568 J & R Pearce | SYMPHONY HERD -

49 Broad Oak Farm, Hollington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 3GB e: josephinepearce@btinternet.com m: 07807440894 The Hon. G. Turton | UPSALL HERD -

Mr GMT Foljambe | OSBERTON HERD Nottinghamshire. S81 0UG e. j.kitchen@foljambe-estates.co.uk t: 01909 472206 m: 07894 934581 J R & E M Irving | OVERWATER HERD -

43 Stockdale Farm, Uldale, Wigton, Cumbria.

CA7 1HL e: jamesirving@btconnect.com t: 01697 371217 Mr A Thompson | PIKELOWE HERD

44 High House Farm, 500 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, Chorley, Lancashire.

PR6 8JA e: at500@aol.com t: 01254 831472 m: 07990 518364 Mr J R Wesson | RICEYPARK HERD Ricey Park, Highfield, Lingdale, Saltburn, Cleveland. TS12 3HA t: 01287651012 m: 07734 732018 A & C Ivinson | SANDWICK HERD

46 - Sandwick Farm, Townhead, Ousby, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 1QB

e: andrew@sandwickshorthorns.co.uk

www.sandwickshorthorns.co.uk t: 01768 881343 m: 07814317481 beef shorthorn

S S Horton & Sons |

58 HANNINGTON HERD - Poulton Fields Farm, Poulton, Cirencester, Gloucester.

GL7 5SS e: nellfarm@btconnect.com t: 01285 850905 m: 07831 489694 Julia Evans | LONGLANDS HERD -

59 Longlands, Whitbourne, Worcester.

WR6 5SG e: evans.julia@btconnect.com t: 01886 821431 Mr & Mrs JHD Fanshawe |

60 LUCOMBE HERD - Oak Farm, Naseby, Northampton. NN6 6BX e: jhd.fanshawe@gmail.com t: 01604 740308 m: 07802 794553 LEP Farms Ltd. | MEONHILL HERD

61 - Mr S Chaplin, Little West End Farm,

YO7 2QL e: turtongerald@hotmail.com www.upsallshorthorn.co.uk t: 01845 537202 m: 07918 760521

Chidden, Hambledon, Waterlooville, Hamps. PO7 4TE e: marychaplin@btinternet.com t: 02392 632101

Mr A Haigh | WILLINGHAM HERD -

51 Ashgrove Farm, North Willingham, Market

Southern England:

Mr P Turnbull | OAKLEIGH HERD West House Farm, Kildale, Whitby.

YO21 2SE m. 07977 396829

Southern England:

50 The Grange, Upsall, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire.

Mr C Lowther | LOWTHER HERD - Nord

42 Mill Farm, Osberton, Worksop,

174

Mr Tim Riley | STONEYROYD HERD

48 - Stoney Royd Farm, Midgley, Hebden

Rasen, Lincolnshire. LN8 3RA e: ahaighshorthorn@btinternet.com t: 01673 838288 m: 0794 0309553

Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2HG e: charles@lowther.co.uk www.lowthershorthorns.co.uk t: 01697 472182 m: 07769 695380

45

Mr G L Riby | STONEHILLS HERD - Low

Durham. DL1 3LE e: tajswinbank@btinternet.com t: 01325 312402 m: 07950 928107

40 Vue Farms Ltd, The Estate Office, Lowther,

41

Northern England:

Mr & Mrs B F White | ALTHORNE

52 HERD - Highfields Farm, Upper Chase, Summerhill, Althorne, Chelmesford, Essex. CM3 6BY althornebeefshorthorns@hotmail.com t: 01621 741845 m: 07740 304845 TC & AJ Ruby| ASHWATER HERD -

53 Home Farm, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon.

EX21 5EP e: alisonruby@btinternet.com t: 01409 211433 L J Anthony | BRAMBLEBERRY

54 HERD - 3 Manor Farm Cottages, Church Lane, Exton, Southampton, Hampshire.

SO32 3NU e: landjanthony@live.co.uk t: 01489 877274 m: 07907 578214 S Watson | BOWDEN HERD - Spring

55 Holton Farm, East Chinnock, Yeovil, Somerset. BA22 9ES e: springholton@gmail.com m: 07807 907280 Croxton Park Partnership |

56 CROXTONPARK HERD - Mr and Mrs A J Bowkett, Croxton Park, Croxton, St Neots, Cambs. PE19 6SY e: croxtonpark@btconnect.com www.croxtonpark.eu t: 01480 880345 m: 07827 315042 N.J. and A.M. Barrett | GLENARIFF

57 HERD - T/A Glenariff Pedigree Livestock, Avon Road, South Wootton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 3LS e: njandambarrett@yahoo.co.uk t: 01553 672440 m: 07789 764117

Drayton Farm Partnership |

62 MEONSIDE HERD - Drayton Farm Partnership, Drayton Farm, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire. GU32 1PN e: frankmoffat@tiscali.co.uk e: texelsrule@aol.co.uk t: 01730 823023 m: 07732 993085 m: 07719 602922 Chris Nye | MINESHOP HERD -

63 Holly Oaks, The Hythe, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB6 2DT e: chris.nye@cnseeds.co.uk t: 07876 543552 Mr H Horrell | PODEHOLE HERD -

64 Pode Hole Farm, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. PE6 0QH e: sally@horrell-podehole.co.uk t: 01733 270247 m: 07860 541160 Dr & Mrs S Cave | POYNTINGTON

65 HERD - Home Farm, Poyntington, Sherbourne, Dorset. DT9 4LF e: pacave@btinternet.com t: 01963 220294

Brenda R Wear | REDHILL HERD -

66 Windover Farm, Butcombe, Blagdon, Bristol. BS40 7XQ e: Brenda.Wear13@gmail.com www.beefshorthorncattle.org.uk t: 01275 474271 Mr Peter J Scott | SANDLEY HERD -

67 Sandley House, Sandley, Gillingham, Dorset. SP8 5DU e: n.fortune@btinternet.com t: 07816 143047

Southern England: R F Law | SEDGEFIELD HERD - Abbotts

68 Farm, Mill Road, North Tuddenham,

69

Southern England: M & M Christian | WOOLCOMBE

79 HERD - Woolcombe Valley Farm,

Dereham, Norfolk. NR20 3DD e: abbotts.farm@btinternet.com t: 01362 858871 m: 07901 821025

Barrowlands Lane, Toller Porcorum, Nr Dorchester, Dorset. DT2 0DW t: 01300 321180 m: 07779 403391

PA & HM Coles | SILSON HERD - Pits Farm, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Towcester Road, Northants. NN12 8UB e: pitsfarm@btopenworld.com t: 01327 857429

Northern Ireland: D McDowell | CASTLEMOUNT HERD

80 - 17 Ballycastle Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, N.Ireland.

BT22 2AT e: email@castlemounthouse.com www.castlemounthouse.com t: 07851 040032

Stanford Park Estate | STANFORD

70 & LONGFIELD HERD - Stanford Park Farm, Park Lane, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire. SN7 8PF e: stanfordpark@btinternet.com Tina Russell: 07711 810354 Simon Farmer: 07739 035667

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73

74

Mrs T C Blake | STONMOUR HERD - Wharf Farm, Kingston Seymour, Nr Clevedon, Somerset. BS21 6XL e: traditionalshorthorn@hotmail.com t: 01934 832017 Michael Moss | TULLYCARR HERD - Oak Farm, Breakspear Road South, Harefield, Uxbridge. UB9 6LS e: mossrepairs@aol.com m: 07770 982292 J & M Hill | TURNCROFT HERD - Ashcroft, Edingley, Newark. NG22 2BU e: hilljohndouglas@hotmail.com t: 01623 882664 Mr R Leach | WARMINGTON HERD Carpenters Farm, Warmington, Banbury, Oxon. OX17 1JJ t: 01295 690412

Mr D Alexander | CRAIGFADDOCK

81 HERD - 23 Springmount Road, Clough, Ballymena, Co Antrim, N Ireland.

BT44 9QQ e: davidalexander24@hotmail.co.uk t: 02825 685168 m: 07738 414 713 Mr T McGuigan | COOPER HERD -

82 34 Mullinary Road, Middletown, Co

Armagh, N Ireland. BT60 4HW e: colm_loaded@yahoo.co.uk t: 02837 568515 m: 07801 063 164 Mr J Nelson | GLENBRAE HERD -

83 21 Carnduff Road, Carnduff, Larne, Co Antrim, N Ireland. BT40 3NJ t: 028 28273295 m: 07961725261 Damian & Emmet McNulty |

84 GILLAROO HERD - 29 Cornahilta Road, Gortnalee, Belleek, Co Fermanagh.

BT93 3AU e: mcnulty144@btinternet.com t: 028 68658140 m: 07849 539821

Olney, Buckinghamshire. MK46 5JR e: overbrookhouse@me.com t: 01234 711451

Mr J Porter | UPPERMILL HERD 72e Lower Quilly Road, Dromore, Lisburn, N Ireland. BT25 1LJ e: uppermill.porter@gmail.com www.gillhall-estate.com t: 028 9265 2361 / 0789 993 6166

Mr M Moore | WENMAR HERD -

Eire:

Mr C J S Marler | WAVENDON HERD -

75 Overbrook House, Weston Underwood,

76 Woodstock Bower Farm, Stoke Bliss, Tenbury Wells, Worcerster. WR15 8QN e: martyncmoore@manx.net t: 01885 410443 m: 07767608012 K & G Turner | WIVEY HERD -

77 Mount Pleasant Farm, Pitsford Hill, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset.

TA4 2RR e: keithturner21@hotmail.com t: 01984 623218

85

Thomas Staunton | CARAMBA HERD

86 - Loughcurra North, Kinvara, County Galway, Eire. e: shorthorncattle.sc@gmail.com t: 00353 866047333

Eire: Mr N Dowd | CREAGA HERD -

87 Loughglass, Greggs, Rosscommon, County Galway. Eire t: 00353 906621163 PJ & C Kelly | RICKETSTOWN

88 HERD - Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, Eire e: kelly.martin13@yahoo.com t: OO353 (0) 59 9161213 Shane & Frances Brigdale |

89 ROWANBERRY HERD - Rowanberry Cottage, Creggaun, Doora, Ennis, Co Clare, Eire e: francesibrowne@eircom.net www.rowanberryfarm.com t: 00353 863861943 t: 0035386 3861943 Wales: Messrs E T Gethin | CAMLAS HERD

90 - Cwmcaebitra, Sarn, Newtown, Powys.

SY16 4HN e: joyce.gethin@gmail.com t: 01686 670858 David K Jones | CETRIS HERD -

91 Pantycetris, Talgarreg, Llandysul,

Ceredigion. SA44 4EU t: 01545 580300 m: 07773 964329 B.M.S. & E.M. Thomas | FRENNI

92 HERD - Llwyncelyn-Lan, Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire. SA35 0BY e: bthomas2009@btinternet.com t: 01239 698207 Mrs A I James | LAMBORO HERD -

93 Lamborough Farm, Clarbeston Road, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

SA63 4XB t: 01437 731610 CLVP Evans | PLYNLIMON HERD

94 - Llerneuaddan, Nantymoch Road,

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.

SY23 3AG e: cpe@ladyarbourcourt.co.uk t: 01544 327223 Foriegn: G & L Spry | SPRY HERD - Ardlui

95 Holbrook Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 Australia e: glspry@spryshorthorns.com

Mrs A Burnett | WIGSTHORPE HERD

78 - Hall Farm, Wigsthorpe, Peterborough.

PE8 5SE e: anne@wigsthorpe.com t: 01832 720488

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New Members and Prefixes D Dorman 68 Coole Rd, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, BT71 5DR S Martyn Soilzarie Farm House, Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie, PH10 7LS R Hawking Ella House, High Moor Lane, Shipton, York, YO30 1AZ J & A McClymont Walston Farm, Tarbolton, Mauchline, KA5 5NL David Ward Three Acres, Station Rd, Northallerton, N Yorks, DL7 0QN A & A Armour Woodvale, 75 Begny Hill Rd, Dromara, Co Down, N Ireland, BT25 2AP C & C Hutchings Hazel Head Farm, Ulpha, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6DX David Baillie Calla Farm, Carnwath, Lanark, ML11 8LH A & R Little Row End Farm, Soulby, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PL M Longworth North Lees Farm, Birley lane, Hope Valley Derbyshire, S32 1BR T V Robinson Picton House Farm, Picton, Yarm, North Yorkshire, TS15 0AG S Taylor Wethercote Farm, Hollow Meadows, Sheffield, S6 6GJ P & S Hardcastle Marr Grange Farm, Oxmardyke, Brough, E Yorks J & S Martin 25 Springlane, Greyabbey, Newtownards, Co Down, N Ire BT22 2NA T Jackson 16 Milltown Kane, Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 7JW S Gee Meadow House, Basingstoke Rd, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berks, RG20 5NT Mrs E Daly 12 New Buildings, Seend Cleeve, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QD Mr M Thomas Kiln Farm Soniley Wrexham Mr & Mrs Lambrick & Son Trenance, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall. TR12 6QL Miss R J Bleakley 17 Fogart Rd, Ballaghneed, Clogher, Co Tyrone, BT76 0XW J & M Byrne 5 Drumkeeran Rd, Antrim, Co Antrim, BT41 2JY Timothy Reid 61 Drumreany Rd, Dungannon, N Ireland, BT70 3PG PJ & JB Wilson Sandgate Farm, Flookburgh, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LD Fred Woods 52 Fintona Road, Deanery, Clogher, Co Tyrone, BT76 0TG McCreery & Harvey Yester Farm Beef, 7 Yester Mains Cottages, Gifford, EH41 4JG FJ & R Tuck Highgate Farm, Brinkworth Rd, Royal Wooton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8DT John Campbell & Co Todholes Farm, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8YH RJ & JA Hancock & Sons Castlegate Farm, Foolow, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbs, S32 5QR R Howatson Meikle Whitriggs Farms, Corrie, Lockerbie, DG11 2QH Paul Dawes Kipperknowle Farm, Dinmore Manor Estate, Dinmore Hereford, HR4 8EE John Martin Swinlees, Dalry, Ayrshire, KA24 5JZ D G Morgans Blaengorlech, Gwenogle, Carmarthen, SA32 7RT T Allan Jackson Headlind Partners, Woodyet Farm, Kirkfield Bank, Lanark, ML11 9UJ G & M Smith Drumsleed, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1SL Eamon Martin 157 Camlough Rd, Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, BT79 9BS AS & CJ Hodgson Glencoyne Farm, Glenridding, Penrith, CA11 0QT JH Wilson & Ms J Dunning 1 Runley Mill, Settle, North Yorks, BD24 9LF Shirley Kirkham Dale, Farm, Weaver, Waterhouse, Stoke on Trent, ST10 3HD CJ Porteous & Sons Stobohill Farm, Corrie, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 2NY Bartle & Cormack 2 Upper Dinmore Cottages, Upper dinmore Hereford HR4 8EE Sean Kerr 24 Crommerlin Hill, Newtown Crommerlin, Ballymena, BT43 6RH E Patterson Barncroft, Auchlyne, Killin, Perthshire, FK2108RG Raymond Walls The Chalet, Normans Corner, Chapel Rd, Smallfield, Surrey RH6 9JH G & L Stone Chynoweth Farm, Carleen, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9NY Jack Oliver East Farm, Great Whittington, Newcastle Upon Tyne Miss P Locke 10 Moor Close, Compton Dundon, Somerton, Somerset Gore Farm Gore Farm, Ashmore, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5AR AR Barnet & Son Pigeon House, Weston Beggard, Hereford, HR1 4BL R J Baudains Trowbridge Farm, Muscoates, Nunnington, York, YO62 5XQ J Common & Son Crossdykes Farm, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 2QL Zoe & Dave Chipp Trafalgar Farm, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4ET James Owen Buchley Farm, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 3QN N & D Madeley Cherry Oak Farm, Lower Monkhall, Monkhopton, Shropshire, WV16 6XF Dan McKeon Lisbaleely, Gurteen, Co Sligo, Eire Paul Lusby 33 Ardkill Rd, Ardmore, County Derry, BT47 3RH Mr R Howatson Meikle Whitriggs Farms, Corrie, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 2QH 176

beef shorthorn

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New Members and Prefixes S Hutchings Oakridge Prinkle Farm, Bodle Street Gren, Hailsham, E Sussex, BN27 4UD Lavinia Heath 52 Lackan Rd, Ballyroney, Banbridge, Co Down, BT32 5JA Joel Kerr 20 Kilnacart Rd, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, N Ireland, BT70 1PD RJ Fallows & Son Burnton Farm, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 4NW S Hare Trees House Farm, Brignall, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9SG N Fitzgerald 20 Dundarave Rd, Bushnills, Co Antrim, BT57 8ST J Higgs Folly Hall Farm, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge, W Yorkshire, HX7 5TU Messrs Roberts Tanrallt, Llanyian, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7LN J & H Bevan Manor Farm, Holywell rd, Flint, CH6 5RR H Milne Upperton, Millbrex, Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8NQ Richard Iceton East Thorngarth Hill, Baldersdale, Cothestone Barnard Castle Co Durham DL12 9UT Alaistaire Brice Birch Farm, Syleham Rd, Hoxne, Suffolk, IP21 5BZ Richard Alvis Swinbrook Farm, Northend, Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7EJ L Flintham Hockerwood Farm, Southwell Rd, Upron, Newark, Notts, NG23 5TA Mr & Mrs P Griffin 30 Wetton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AF CW & J Benn Brownrigg Hall, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8EG EC Haste Stoneleigh Farm, Shebbear, Beaworthy, N Devon, EX21 5QT M Budge 9 St Colms Quadrant, Longhope, Orkney, KW16 3PH Mr I Stewart 31 Lisnamonaghan Rd, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, N Ireland, BT70 1RN L& C Scott Westwinds, Meikle Ittington Farm, Ardrossan, KA22 7NZ J RW Montgomery Colmslie Farm, Galashiels, Scottish Borders, TD1 2PB TR & EA Selway Riggiston Farm, Wallton, Nr Street, Somerset, BA16 9RN Hugh G Murray 207 Migdale, Bonarbridge, Sutherland, IV24 3AR Stephen R Swales 140 Brookside, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7JU - Already a Dairy member Ross Withers Higher Tresswle Farm, Probus, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4HW D Whittaker & K Hopper 43 Tanyard Lane, Aughnacloy North, Brookesborough, BT94 4DF

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Chapelton Brigand

100% Pedigree Shorthorns Mrs T.C. Blake & Mr S.J. Hamilton Wharf Farm, KingstonSeymour, Nr Clevedon, North Somerset. BS21 6XL tel: 01934 832017 or 0777 5794213 or 00353 42 9664236

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Genetics Planned for 2016 & 2017 Looking Back to the FUTURE

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Progeny of Chapelton Brigand

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Osberton herd

Shorthorns are perfectly at home on Osberton Estate as a Foljambe bull was a central part of the Shorthorn’s very early history. Michael Foljambe has worked really hard to bring back the Shorthorns.

The herd now has Osberton Shorthorns for sale.

GMT Foljambe - Osberton Estates Estate Office, Osberton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. S81 0UG George Bunning | georgebunning@hotmail.co.uk | 07894 934 581

Beef Shorthorn Society Membership & Registration Fees

Merchandise

All fees all plus VAT Calf registrations received up to 4 months after the calf’s date of birth

£ 25.00

Calf registrations received between 4 and 12 months after the calf’s date of birth £ 50.00 Registrations of FEMALE animals over 12 months of age

Have your herd name and a Beef bull (or any lettering of your choice) embroidered on any garment of the list which can be obtained from the office, along with an order form.

£100.00

Male calf registrations must be accompanied by a hair sample for DNA testing No male registrations accepted for animals over 12 months of age Transfer of ownership (Transfer for animals sold at Society sales free of charge) Annual Membership subscription

£ 30.00

Associate Membership subscription

£ 15.00

Overseas

£ 20.00 no VAT

Herd Prefix registration

£ 30.00

Herd Books – no VAT Dairy

£15.00 €24.00

Beef

£15.00 €24.00

Both Beef & Dairy £28.00 €44.00

£ 25.00

Many different garments available.

Average delivery time approximately two/three weeks.

Cost covers - garment, logo and one line of text.

Additional lines charged at £3.00.

Postage & packing extra.

Ties: £ 12.50 inc VAT - €16.00 Apply to the office for a list or order form.

Contact the office tel: (0044) (0)24 7669 6549 to order any of these items or: shorthorn@shorthorn.co.uk

Quality with Quantity

Charles, Sally & Harry Horrell Pode Hole Farm, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QH t: 01733 270247 | e: charles@horrell-podehole.co.uk | www.podeholefarm.co.uk Stockman: Roy McDonald t: 01733 844748 | m: 07961 085672

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