Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Journal, Vol. 13, 2017

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Beef Breed of the Future native breed, natural grazers

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The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland Contents: Society Staff Members and Society Directors 2016 3 Chief Executive’s Report 5 President’s Report 7 A message from Frank Milnes 9 This Years Letter - ‘L’ 9 Farewell to Frank 10 Beef Shorthorn Breed Characteristics 13 Philip & Suzanne Miller 15 Beef Shorthorn steps in to the City of London 17 Beef Shorthorn New & Young Members Day at The Wenmar Herd 19 Our Shop Window to a Wider Market 23 Care Farming at Longlands 25 Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club 27 North of England Club Herd Competition 2016 29 North of England Club Herd Visits 2016 31 Central England Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition Results 2016 33 Central England Shorthorn Club Tour 2016 34 Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Report 2016 37 Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Visits 39 South Western Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Competition 2016 41 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Suckler Herd Competition 2016 42 Wales and Border Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Visit Montgomery Herd 43 Wales and Border Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition 2016 44 Commemorating Frank’s Retirement 46 South Wales & Mid Western Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition 2016 46 N.I Beef Shorthorn Clubs - Herd Visit 49 N.I. Beef Shorthorn Clubs Annual Herds Competition 2016 49 Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club Annual Herd Visit 50 Shorthorn Cross Calf Raises £2255.00 50 Shorthorn Beef wins global gold 50 2016 World Shorthorn Conference 54 Breakheart Herd wins Improved Herd Award for the Shorthorn breed 63 Linear Classification 65 Morrisons launches first ever supermarket Shorthorn Beef brand in store 69 Hallsford Farm Produce 72 Martin Kelly of Ricketstown Shorthorns 75 Millerston Beef Shorthorn 78 Low input mixed farming: Beef Shorthorn complements a min-till arable system 81 Designing a modern steading 86 Beef Shorthorn fits like a glove on one of Anglesey’s low input LFA units 90 Beef Shorthorn ticks all the boxes for Northern Ireland suckler producers 94 Stirling Bull Sales – February 2016 97 Carlisle Show & Sale 105 Worcester Show & Sale 108 Stirling Bull Sales – October 2016 109 Uppermill hat trick for Mohmar Beef Shorthorn Trophy 115 Skipton Sale 2016 116 N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club Spring Show & Sale in Ballymena 119 N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club Autumn Show & Sale in Ballymena 119 Great Yorkshire Show 122 Housewives Choice 124 Frank’s Retirement BBQ 127 Royal Highland Show 131 Royal Welsh Show 137 Royal Bath & West Show 139 Regional Shows 139 Borderway Agri-Expo 155 Stars of the Future Calf Show 157 Southern Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 159 Northern Club Calf Show at Thirsk 161 East of England Calf Show at the Smithfield Festival 162 Type Classification Report October 2015 to October 2016 165 Beef Shorthorn Breeders Directory 166 New Members and Prefixes 171 Beef Shorthorn Society Membership and Registration Fees 176 Merchandise 176

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104 Glenisla Shorthorns 107 Grandtullybrae Beef Shorthorns 146 Greenley Beef Shorthorns 106 Harrison & Hetherington 172 Hallsford Shorthorns 74 Highland Wagyu 70-71 Highland Wagyu BC HiHealth Herdcare 135 Highlee Beef Shorthorns 22 Holkin Beef Shorthorns 26 Holmeere Herd 148 Housebyers Shorthorns 160 HSBC 35 Kelleythorpe Beef Shorthorns 36 Knockenjig Beef Shorthorns 152 Knowehead Pedigree Beef Shorthorns 9 Ladies in Beef 60 Lowther Shorthorns 2 Lucombe Beef Shorthorns 32 Meonhill Beef Shorthorns 40 Meonside Beef Shorthorns 140 Mineshop Beef Shorthorns 48 Millerston Beef Shorthorns 62 Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme 68 Nordic Star 126 Oakes Pedigrees 83 Oakleigh Shorthorns 174 Osberton Shorthorns 30 Plynlimon Beef Shorthorns 28 Podehole Farm IBC Redhill Beef Shorthorns 37 Ricketstown Shorthorns 47 Rowanberry Pedigree Beef Shorthorns 120-121 Sandwick Beef Shorthorns 38 Shawhill Shorthorns 64 Stanford Park Estate 130 Shorthorn Sires UK 176 Sprys Shorthorns 76 South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Assoc. 42 Stonehills 110 Stoney Royd Beef Shorthorns 16 Stonmour Shorthorns 158 Stockleigh Herd 175 Symphony Beef Shorthorn 61 Trainview Livestock 156 Tofts Pedigree Livestock 80 Turncroft Shorthorns 103 Uppermill Beef Shorthorns 92-93 Upsall Polled Shorthorns 114 United Auctions 160 Wavendon Beef Shorthorns 144 Warmington Beef Shorthorns 14 Wenmar Beef Shorthorns 88-89 Willingham Beef Shorthorns 118 Wivey Herd of Beef Shorthorns 41 Woolcombe Beef Shorthorns 163

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LOWTHER SHORTHORNS

MAULDS MEABURN, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA10 3HW

A BIG T H ANK Y OU T O A LL OU R CU STOM E R S THIS Y E AR

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BREEDABILITY

2017 News Our new purchase, Willingham Denebola, sire of the £17,000 breed record bull Willingham Formalhaut has spent the summer of 2016 enjoying his new cows at Meaburn Hall Farm. His ease of fleshing, depth of flank, short gestation length and top 1% EBVs should complement our style of thick muscled cattle well and his first calves are due in March 2017.

LS Eagle 276 ET, sire of 2015 Stirling Supreme Champion Lowther Gervase is continuing to add tremendous strong cows to our herd.

Please feel free to contact us to have a look around or enquire about bulls we have for sale. We are currently expanding our herd, and not selling many breeding females.

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PREDICABILITY

The Beef Shorthorn Society Directors

HQ News:

Patron: HRH The Princess Royal List of Directors for 2016

Society Staff Members “Who to contact and for what�

President Mr Geoff Riby

President:

t: 07932 176 626 e: geoffriby@btconnect.com

Geoff Riby t: 07932 176 626

Vice-President Mrs S Horrell

e: geoffriby@btconnect.com

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

Vice-President:

Members for North Scotland Major John Gibb

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

Sally Horrell

Mrs Cathryn Williamson

t: 07816 322280 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

Chief Executive:

Mr Carey Coombs

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

t: 07802 723582

Milly Fyfe e: milly@shorthorn.co.uk

Members for Northern England and Wales Mrs Caroline Ivinson

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

Claire Ward

The Hon. Gerald Turton

t: 01845 537932 e: turtongerald@hotmail.com

Dairy Registrations and Shorthorn Sires UK

Steve Johnson

t: 07940 064991 e: gil7venshorns@btinternet.com

e: claire@shorthorn.co.uk

Members for Southern England Mr Trevor Brown

tel: 07974 366805 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

Ms Tina Russell

tel: 07711 810354 e: t17nar@gmail.com

Kris Ames Beef Registrations and General Enquiries e: kris@shorthorn.co.uk

Sue Watkins Office Manager and Accounts

Members for Northern Ireland Mr David Alexander

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

Roger Kelley

Past Presidents Mr Mark Holmes

Accountant

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Chief Executive’s Report My first six months with the beef and dairy shorthorn societies has gone so quickly. It really has been a whirlwind. I benefitted from two month’s under the watchful eye of Frank Milnes who showed me the ropes. At times I felt like his shadow at the summer shows and most people commented that although I had big boots to fill I was much better looking than Frank!

Everyone has been very kind in making me feel so welcome. It was a pleasure to attend many of the national shows and watch on as the results of years of carefully selected genetics were on display. We are so very lucky to have passionate breeders producing top quality pedigree cattle and prepared to take the time, effort and overcome the movement restrictions in order to make it to show day.

It was fantastic to see interbred success for the Dairy Shorthorn at many of the national and regional shows including the Cheshire, Stafford, Newport and Great Yorkshire. A true testament that the breed really is going places and I applaud the membership for their persistence and resilience during a turbulent time in the sector. More and more commercial producers are looking to include dairy shorthorns in their current system and with longevity in the breed, great legs and feet and a natural ability to convert grass into milk, who wouldn’t be tempted.

At the Great Yorkshire Show, the Beef Shorthorn enjoyed possibly the best turnout of cattle seen in the show circuit. The atmosphere around the ring was electric and master judge Carey Coombs had his work cut out with classes full to the brim with quality cattle.

A spectacle ensued the following day at the Great Yorkshire Show as Beef Shorthorn took on Dairy Shorthorn for a unique interbreed competition. Crowds formed and admired the diversity and dual purpose ability of the breed with the dairy coming out on top. We all enjoyed a friendly drink afterwards and it was so good to celebrate the cohesion between both societies.

Since I joined the societies there have already been lots of milestones to applaud. After six years of working with Morrison’s supermarket it was a huge achievement to see branded shorthorn beef labelled and packaged for sale from October in selected stores. Moving forward we hope to help grow the supply chain so that the product is readily available throughout the country. Reports from the man on the ground have told us that the store market have seen an increase in price as a result of the 25p per kg premium that Morrison’s offer, which can only be a positive.

During my first week with the societies I registered with the Guinness Book of World records to have the Coates Herd book recognised as the oldest herd book in the world. Whilst it is not a particularly swift process to undertake I am hopeful that we will have something to celebrate very soon.

You will also notice within the journal that Red Cattle Genetics have undergone a facelift. The decision was taken a short while ago to rebrand to Shorthorn Sires UK. This will hopefully explain ‘exactly what it does on the tin’ and promote our genetics to producers far and wide rather than having the confusion of what RCG stands for. Guidance on semen selection will be changing to ensure we have the best possible selection available and as competitively priced as possible compared to our much larger competitors.

I hope you enjoy reading through the articles and show results detailed throughout the journal. My thanks go to Claire Ward in the office and Alan Peedle for compiling. Thank you to everyone who has placed an advert or written articles within the journal. And to those who have helped to proof read!

I wanted to convey my sincere thanks to Frank Milnes for all his help and continued support. As you can imagine there is an awful lot of information and knowledge to pick up and until you experience each event or situation it is hard to know exactly what is expected. I am thankful to Sue, Kris, Claire and Roger for their patience with the transition in the office.

We are lucky to have such dedicated council members and directors who feed in the thoughts of the membership for the best interest of the breed. If you have any suggestions of what more we could be doing then please do contact your regional representation.

I really do think with both societies we are going places and we do punch above our weight in terms of what we achieve year on year. A recent survey was released declaring that the Beef Shorthorn was the fastest growing native breed with a 1400% increase in breeding females over the last 12 years. If that figure is anything to go by then you better hold onto your seats!

Milly Fyfe

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DERWENTWOOD POLLED SHORTHORNS ‘BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM’

TB – 4 year area, Johnes Risk Level 1, BVD Accredited IBR & LEPTO Clear (Show stock vaccinated for BVD, LEPTO & IBR)

We are establishing a herd of polled Shorthorns by ET & AI to run alongside our herd of Simmentals, with the intention of blending top UK, North American and Australian genetics.

Derwentwood Secret Maid

‘Snooty Shorthorns’ - Derwentwood Tessa (P) (ET) and Tessa 2 (P) aged 3 years 3 months had 6 progeny on the ground

Dakota of Upsall x Derwentwood Sparkle (P) (ET) CAN calf at 7 days old

Our first homebred ET calf - Derwentwood Jagger (P) (ET) at 12 months

Our daughter Laura having won the Junior Handling Competition at Egglestone Show in the heart of Teesdale where the Shorthorn story began

N & A Hunter

Dakota of Upsall x Derwentwood Lady Sophia 2 (P) (ET) CAN calf at 5 days old

Woodlands Hall Farm, Knitsley, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 9EY tel: 01207 580040 / 07836 739306 | email: neil.hunter007@gmail.com

President’s Report The continual achievements of our great Society never cease to amaze me. 2017 will go down as one of the most momentous years ever to date.

Taking the year chronologically and only mentioning some of the achievements. Type classification must be a tremendous step forward. The first beef breed to offer this service free of charge gives all breeders of large and small herds the chance to have all their females assessed by experienced classifiers.

Hopefully herds taking part will have revisits every eight or nine months so all new calved heifers are monitored and soon we should have bull proofs from progeny and just as important cow family recognition. I understand five other beef breeds are now trialling the scheme.

One serious part of our year was to deal with a disciplinary matter, which took an awful lot of time of the CE and the office. It is paramount that at all times the Society protects the integrity of the Coates Herd Book. Any members who are tempted to cheat their fellow breeders directly or indirectly through recording or showing will be dealt with severely. It is imperative that dates of birth and other information provided is 100% correct.

The show season has been unbelievable both in numbers entered and quality of cattle shown, The Royal Highland was no exception and congratulations to everyone who took part, in particular Glenrinnes Farms Ltd who took supreme with Chapelton Duke. The females were just as strong resulting in some wonderful teams for the Interbreed groups. Our thanks go to Ian Neish for his tremendous efforts as judge.

We have many shows with Shorthorn classes following on from the Royal Highland which are too numerous to mention but it would be out of character if I didn’t mention the Great Yorkshire Show and the UK Beef Shorthorn Championship.

For the third year running the Beef Shorthorn were the most numerous in entries and the standard had to be perhaps one of the best shows of Beef Shorthorn ever seen. It was a pleasure to have Carey Coombes judging and wonderful that the Hon. Gerald Turton was to take supreme with his Upsall heifer.

The Great Yorkshire was also special in that we marked the retirement of Frank Milnes as our breed secretary after 16 years. Frank’s achievements have been well rehearsed all year but I must say again how grateful we all are of his efforts.

Milly Fyfe our new CE was at the Great Yorkshire Show and was able to share in the celebrations and at the same time meet as many members as possible. Milly shadowed Frank for two months which must have been time well spent, it is a mammoth task to take on the reigns of any organisation of this size but with Frank’s and the members help Milly is taking on the role admirably. Like a duck to water.

September saw the Morrison’s launch of Beef Shorthorn branded beef in 120 of their stores. This has to be the greatest of all achievements. Those of us in office at this moment know only too well that it’s the efforts of other people in our Society and at Morrison’s six or seven years ago that have made this possible and we should be grateful for their efforts and look forward to a long and successful working relationship.

Still connected to Morrison’s the Society is hoping to run a pilot scheme with Douglas Dear from Selby to fatten Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross steers and heifers in batches of thirty to forty on controlled and measured feeding regime finished with carcase evaluation from Morrison’s.

This should give us independent information on Food Conversion Rate, Growth Rates and Carcase Evaluation which could be used in promoting and developing our breed.

The Selby unit is top of the range on technology and the information gained would have credence in the outside world.

Anyone with suitable cattle should get in touch with Milly or Trevor Brown as soon as possible.

And so, it goes on. No breed must ever stand still, to stand still is just before the step backwards and that is something none of us would want.

Geoff Riby

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Knowehead Pedigree Beef Shorthorns

1st Bull Calf by Echo

2015 Spring calves by Coldrochie Echo

A message from Frank Milnes I am very pleased to have this opportunity to thank all the people who made my time with the Shorthorn Societies so enjoyable. Thank you so much for all the gifts, cards and kind comments. The retirement evening at the Great Yorkshire Show was a wonderful occasion with several surprises which all contributed to a very emotional evening.

The judging competition on the Wednesday morning between the teams of Beef and Dairy Shorthorns was a great showpiece for the Shorthorn breed and attracted a large crowd round the ring. It was a great honour for me to be part of that special occasion.

I maybe retiring from my job but my interest and passion for the Shorthorn breed which has been a huge part of my life from a very early age will always continue. I wish both Societies continued success for the future.

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

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

Thank you.

Frank

John & Jill Redpath

‘L’ Is the Year Letter for 2017

Knowehead, Kilry, Blairgowrie.

PH11 8JA tel/fax: 01575 560233 mob: 07801313853 email: beef shorthorn 9 redpathknowehead@aol.com

Farewell to Frank Beef and Dairy Shorthorn Cattle Societies’ chief executive, Frank Milnes retired in 2016 after 16 years. Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society president, Geoff Riby looks back at his career with the breed spanning over six decades.

Frank has had a lifelong interest in Shorthorn – the world’s oldest herdbook and feels very fortunate to be part of its rich history; he has had the opportunity to be in the planning stages of a number of initiatives, actually make them happen and witness the Beef Shorthorn breed’s resurgence from 650 annual registrations in 2000 to the 3,833 in the last 12 months.

They have been very exciting times, and he has every confidence they will continue in future as breeders respond to market demand and the society simultaneously communicates those positive messages to its target marketplace.

A bit of background Frank’s parents milked Dairy Shorthorn on their tenanted South Yorkshire unit which had been in the family for six generations. He continued the herd after studying at Harper Adams College, however the crunch came when reinvestment was required and he had no farming succession. Having decided to disperse the herd, by co-incidence at the time he spotted an advertisement for a Dairy Shorthorn Society field officer and the rest is history. Eighteen months on the Society’s secretary left and he was offered the role which encompassed both Beef and Dairy Shorthorn Societies.

One of his most significant achievements has been developing and maintaining a very close affiliation between these two diverse organisations. While some said it would be impossible, it’s a tribute to his tact and diplomacy that the two separate societies can work so closely together. Agreeing to share administrative services, offices and secretarial duties has ensured their running costs can benefit from economies of scale, which in turn has freed up more budget for marketing and promotion. In fact having been able to pull both societies back in to the black, we are grateful for the fact he is leaving them in considerably better financial heart than when he took up the position.

There are many other highlights I could list. Here’s just a few of them.

Beef Shorthorn and breed development In 2000, the Beef Shorthorn was listed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Annual registrations had fallen to 650, however an opportune door was opening. After enjoying a period of modernisation, the native breed was emerging at a time when there was fast coming an insatiable demand for a functional suckler cow. Restocking post 2001 accelerated that trend.

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Past and present, Frank Milnes, Geoff Riby and Milly Fyfe

Beef Shorthorn offered ease of calving, milkiness and fertility, accompanied by an appealing temperament. What’s more Beef Shorthorn cattle are inherently efficient feed converters and subsequently suited to low input, low cost systems.

In 2004, the society introduced ABRI Breedplan as its performance recording register. It promoted the use of performance recording as a benchmark for individual herds to monitor their progress. Shortly afterwards a firm commitment was made to developing the Beef Shorthorn breed as a damline by introducing Self Replacing Index (SRI), an index to evaluate maternal traits including milkiness, calving ease and gestation length. The number of performance recorded herds has subsequently increased from 12 to over 80.

The Beef Shorthorn’s initial resurgence in popularity, combined with the fact the Society was committed to continue modernising the breed, led it to roll out a proactive strategic marketing campaign designed to promote and position the breed as a solution to producers seeking a functional suckler cow.

Since then, growth has been exponential. Annual registrations have increased almost six fold since 2000 to 3,833, or 8.92% in the last 12 months. Over the last five years, registrations are up by over 39%. In addition, membership has risen by 11% to 842, a 42% increase. See Fig 1 and 2.

Fig 1: Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society registration trends 2000 – 2015 Source: BSCS

This demand for cattle which have previously been regarded as a by-product, has injected a new buoyancy to the store marketplace from Woodheads’ approved farm assured finishers, who in turn are rewarded a premium on all cattle that meet the scheme’s specification.

Fig 2: Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society membership trends 2000 – 2015 Source: BSCS

Furthermore, those growth trends are mirrored in the 2016 BCMS published data which shows that over the last seven years, UK Beef Shorthorn and Beef Shorthorn cross populations have increased by a massive 64%, more than double the percentage increase in populations of the next highest breed.

High health status High herd health has been a big part of the agenda. The Society recognises that the consequences of introducing disease to a suckler herd is immense. Consequently, five years ago the Society launched a pioneering, exemplary initiative which required all animals sold at official society sales to come from herds which were part of a Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHeCS) scheme and blood tested for three diseases – BVD, Lepto and IBR, apart from cattle from herds already accredited by CHeCS. The scheme has been an undoubted success in providing buyers with confidence and has been a huge influence in raising the awareness of the importance of high health status in all cattle herds. Frank’s involvement in implementing this scheme led to him being appointed as the pedigree breed societies’ representative on the NBA health committee and the CHeCS Board of Directors.

Classification Twelve months ago, Frank was instrumental in developing a type classification scheme for females to enable breeders to more readily identify those with the strongest maternal traits within their respective herds, along with good conformation and structural soundness. It’s an additional tool for members that brings instant benefits; breeders carrying out whole herd classification can immediately identify the strongest bloodlines to select from, which in turn enables them to accelerate progress within their breeding programmes and offer an improved functional suckler cow.

The initiative, believed to be the most comprehensive of its kind offered by any beef breed society, has been a huge success.

Beef Shorthorn branded beef Frank has been thrilled to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Morrisons over the last six years. Morrisons, one of the UK’s big four supermarkets chose Beef Shorthorn – a brand with quality, integrity and provenance, to introduce to its shelves.

During that period the Society has been working with Morrisons to secure a supply of Beef Shorthorn sired steers from the suckler herd, initially for its Traditional Beef Scheme.

Morrisons overall objective is to deliver to its customers a supply of premium branded Beef Shorthorn with guaranteed eating quality. Beef Shorthorn beef has passed the test – for tenderness, flavour and overall eating quality, and supplies have now reached a certain critical mass, sufficient for Morrison’s to launch the brand in selected stores.

Frank’s influence has also been evident in the Dairy Shorthorn Cattle Society where he has had a major input in raising the profile of the breed writes its chairman of finance, Edward Crank

Dairy Shorthorn and market share Despite the UK dairy farmer population halving during the last 16 years, the UK Shorthorn Society’s annual registrations has been maintained at over 2,600. The Dairy Shorthorn’s fertility, mobility and longevity have proved to be widely sought after characteristics. When milk price falls, cost of production becomes paramount; the breed’s ability to produce milk efficiently over many years is borne out in a recent study conducted by Carmarthenshire vet practice, Allen and Partners. Of the 35 farms participating in the study the sole Dairy Shorthorn herd produced the highest yield per cow per day of its life – a true reflection of the Dairy Shorthorn breed’s lifetime profitability.

Herd Book One of Frank’s notable achievements during his term of office was his successful negotiations with DEFRA which resulted in rule changes in EU zootechnical legislation which, in turn, has allowed the Society to continue its breed improvement programme. The Society has also expanded its semen selling business, Red Cattle Genetics, which provides valuable income for the Society.

Closing the herd book In 2016 the Shorthorn Society Council decided to close the herdbook to direct importations of outside blood. The Dairy Shorthorn breed improvement scheme which began in the 1960’s has achieved huge success in modernising the breed, and closing the herdbook from 2018 is scheduled to allow those improvements to not only consolidate but also maintain the important traits of the Dairy Shorthorn breed.

And beyond the UK Frank, in his role as World Shorthorn Council secretary maintained close links with all Shorthorn Societies, both milking and beef, across 10 different countries enabling a very friendly exchange of ideas to flourish. His role’s success was evident in 2010 when the UK hosted the World Shorthorn Conference and achieved two successful weeks of tours, herd visits, and a memorable reception at St James’s Palace, hosted by the Society’s Patron HRH the Princess Royal, culminating in a two day conference in Stratford upon Avon. beef shorthorn

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Bred to Last

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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Warmington Beef Shorthorns Member of CHecs Approved Health Scheme

Carrarock Chalkie IE

Irish Junior Champion, Senior Bull Champion Stirling Bull Sale 2014

Warmington Chalky 285 & Warmington Broadhooks 281 were two of the three in the Interbreed Reserve Champions at the East of England Smithfield Festival 2015

Warmington Chalky 285 - 1st in its class at the East of Warmington Bella 266 - 1st in its class at the East of Warmington Broadhooks 281 - 1st in its class at the England Smithfield Festival 2015 also 1st in Bull born England Smithfield Festival 2015 also 4th in Heifer East of England Smithfield Festival 2015 also 2nd in on or after 1 January 2015 at the Great Yorkshire show born in 2015 on or after 1 January and before 1 April at Heifer born in 2015 on or after 1 January and before 1 2016. the Great Yorkshire Show 2016 .

April her class at the Great Yorkshire Show 2016 .

Mr Robert Leach Carpenters Farm, Warmington, Banbury, Oxon. OX17 1IJ tel: 01295 690412

Philip & Suzanne Miller Five years ago saw two major developments in the life of Philip and Suzanne Miller.

They met through Lancashire young farmers club in 2011 and started going out together in July of that year. Very shortly after in August Philip and his Dad purchased the foundation stock for the Gonder Herd of pedigree Beef Shorthorn Cattle. The initial purchase comprised of three in-calf cows, two maiden heifers and a stock bull.

Moving forward to 2016 Philip and Suzanne were making plans for their July wedding and the herd of Beef Shorthorn cattle had grown to some fifteen cows calving down and seven maiden heifers. As the wedding day approached the marquee and catering was booked for a good old knees up at home.

A few weeks before the big day the photographer came down to the farm to have a look round for potential locations for those formal and romantic photographs. On seeing the shorthorn cattle in the field she was asking did we take them to shows and where they halter trained. She then suggested that we could use some of the cattle to create some informal photographs and to add a unique angle to our wedding album.

It would also be fun for the guests as many of them were not from farming backgrounds. We certainly felt that the cows would add an element of fun to the day.

The theme for the wedding was already set around the Beef Shorthorn cattle with a red colour scheme and table names being those of cattle within the herd. The morning began with our stock bull, Meonhill Eastern Star, walking out with the groom, his best man and ushers. Following the wedding at our local church we travelled back to the farm on the back of the gator.

In the afternoon Suzanne set off with her heifer (Gonder Sarahrose Jasmine) and I took my cow, purchased with the money from my 21st birthday (Crichton Margo 569). As we wandered down the field with the guests following behind the photographer took excellent photographs of us looking out to the Fylde coast in glorious sunshine.

We couldn’t thank people enough for all their help getting ready for the wedding and think our day was made that bit more special to have our cows involved as well. Since the wedding we have been lucky enough to secure a tenancy on a small farm next door to mum and dad, allowing us to move the shorthorns to a new home to continue growing our herd.

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To be entered for sale in 2017.

Sold to National Cattle Breeding Centre, Republic of Ireland. Semen available soon.

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Phone: 07812 075568

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Sire: Star P Matrix 4N

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Stock Bull, purchased 4500gns Stirling February 2016

Many thanks to our customers in 2016.

Born: July 2015

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Beef Shorthorn steps in to the City of London Leading a celebration of British livestock Beef Shorthorn demonstrated its natural docility when we took two, eight month old youngsters in to the heart of the City of London to head up a Seasonal Celebration of British Livestock.

Longfield Lovely Exhibit and Kassam of Longfield carried off their outing with aplomb on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral surrounded by a BBC TV film crew, a barrage of photographers including The Times and Telegraph and a mounted troop of the Light Cavalry Honourable Artillery Company with a backdrop of noise from the morning city traffic, before completing their 300-mile round trip from Mark Stoneham’s Stanford Park Farm, Faringdon, Oxford with farm manager, Simon Farmer and Tina Russell.

The pair also caught the eye of hundreds of onlookers, eager to find out more about Beef Shorthorn. They included City workers and tourists from as far afield as Canada and China, as well as curious listeners to BBC Radio 4 Farming Today which had broadcast a piece earlier that morning with Tina Russell discussing the day’s outing.

Before ‘blessing’ the Beef Shorthorn, the Cathedral’s Precentor, Revd Canon Michael Hampel asked the people gathered to think about the great human and animal story that lies behind the lunchtime sandwich. With so many stresses and strains on those who produce our food to the highest of health and welfare standards, it was vital to remember the cost to the farming community.

The morning continued with over 150 farmers and industry members attending a seasonal celebration in St Brides Church followed by lunch at nearby Stationers Hall. Shorthorn beef, provided by the breed society, featured on the menu together with seasonal local produce.

The event which was organized by Shepherd Publishing, was scheduled to raise over £10,000 for London City Farms, a leading farm education charity.

For the second consecutive year we were thrilled to have this opportunity to raise the breed’s profile in the city, as well as provide an impromptu spectacle to hundreds of people and introduce them to our farmgate story.

Milly Fyfe

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Beef Shorthorn New & Young Member Day at The Wenmar Herd 3rd & 4th September 2016 Attendance soared at this year’s Beef Shorthorn New and Young Member Day hosted by Martyn Moore and Jo Kolind at Woodstock Bower Farm, Tenbury Wells, home of the Wenmar Herd. Over 50 attendee’s, on each day, responded to Tina Russell’s invitation to attend the 4th annual event, with spectacular views of the Worcestershire countryside, members travelled from Kent to Cornwall, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Informative and practical workshops on the Saturday included, Breed Type/ judging, led by Paul Westerway and Milly Fyfe, which gave Milly an opportunity to meet many of our new members and Paul’s experience gave members a chance to pick his brains on what makes a good structured animal for breeding. Ring craft led by Milly Hendy and Tracey Severn gave everyone the opportunity to brush up and improve their technique. Clipping and presentation tips expertly delivered by Drew Hyslop and Callum Hillhouse.

Plus discussion groups on EBV’s and Health Schemes led to many questions being answered for our members from Simon Farmer and Mark Severn.

It was an action packed day with sustenance thankfully provided

by Sue Watson and Tim Prior. The days finale was a tricky session of stock judging a pen of 6 very strong 2 year old in calf heifers, where 3 master stock judges (Paul Westerway, Mark Severn and Simon Farmer) gave their eloquent reasons for placings, candidates were able to witness that good observation and being proficient at reason giving are an important part of identifying good cattle, even if you don’t always agree!! But a great discussion ensued!

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As the sun set on the stunning views at Woodstock Bower Farm our hosts treated us to pork and beef rolls, and everyone enjoyed time to rest, reflect on the day, enjoy a beverage or two and “chew over” chit chat.

Sunday morning brought another good day and we welcomed Mark Boland from Embryonics who explained the process for preparation of flushing embryos from a cow, and Martyn had synchronised a cow especially so that we could watch the flushing practice and then look at the embryo’s under the microscope. It was a fairly good flush for Martyn with 3 Grade A embryo’s by the end of the morning. Everyone was really impressed with this workshop and we must thank Mark for coming down to deliver a first class demonstration. Following some tea and cake, Martyn took members for a tour of his farm, which concluded what was a very successful weekend for everyone.

Many thanks to all the workshop tutors for your excellent delivery and special thanks to Martyn, Jo and Lucinda and Caroline for all her hard work behind the scenes breaking the cattle.

Tina Russell

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Our Shop Window to a Wider Market The Beef Shorthorn classes continue to receive great entries at shows UK wide. Our Society sales continue to grow and we are adding to the number of shows at the sales with a strong entry forward.

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.

Our young person/new entrants days are equipping exhibitors with the necessary tools to maximise their cattle’s potential.

However the Directors would just like to remind exhibitors of a few pointers to ensure the breed’s image is kept up to standard. Some new points and a few that seem to be standard perennials that 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.

• Try to remember to note the date of birth of the animal you are leading before going in to the ring as many Judges will ask this.

• A little time spent when you are halter breaking to familiarise your animal with standing up, the use of the show stick and being handled by the judge will help you to show the animal in the best light.

• If there is an opportunity to take cattle out as part of a grand parade please try and make an effort to lead out some of your entry – handlers permitting. Don’t leave it to everyone else to fly the flag.

• When your cattle are standing in their stalls you will potentially have more customers looking at them than when they are in the ring. It is good practice to ensure they are clean and well bedded and fed/watered appropriately.

• 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. Wellingtons really don’t cut it unless showing in a bog!

• Part of the appeal of exhibiting cattle at shows is the chance to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances and a drink and a time to relax and chat after the showing is appreciated by all – those celebrating as well as those that didn’t have quite such a good day! We are a very friendly Society!! However it has been brought to the Directors notice that on occasion these have got slightly out of hand so please be mindful of other exhibitors. We want to keep our breed being talked about for the right reasons.

• At a sale if the stock are being led in the sale ring during the auction handlers should follow the dress code above.

Please remember that at a show or sale you are not only representing your own cattle but also the Breed.

• 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.

Let’s make sure we do it proud.

Sally Horrell beef shorthorn

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Althorne

Beef Shorthorns

Established 1975 Stock Bulls: Ridgedean Herbie, Brownings Fairfax, Althorne Joshua, Althorne Jasper Breeding stock for sale.

Althorne Exquisite Nellie

Selling Top Quality Beef from the farm and at farmers markets in Essex.

Althorne Ketton 2nd at 6 months old

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Althorne Elegant Rose and her heifer calf Kelsey

Highfield Farm, Summerhill, Althorne, Chelmsford, Essex. CM3 6BY tel/fax: 01621 741 845 | email: althornebeefshorthorns@hotmail.com

RDA riders, students and volunteers inspect autumn born cows and calves

Longlands is a 300 acre organic livestock farm on the Hereford and Worcester borders. We have a herd of 50 Beef Shorthorn and 15 Saler cows and all the followers, 330 Lleyn ewes, Tamworth pigs in the woods, nine ponies and we also work with teenagers excluded from schools for difficult and disruptive behaviour.

I have been running a Riding for Disabled group based here for many years. I had therefore experienced the benefits youngsters derive from being with animals in a rural setting and had become interested in Care Farming. In 2009 a number of factors prompted me to have a go myself at making it happen: deep frustration at the impact of TB on my herd of Beef Shorthorns, an interest from when our own children were at school in why some teenagers get excluded from education for being disruptive, plus starting to feel better from chemo and radiotherapy treatments for breast cancer.

I called in at a local PRU (pupil referral unit, a specialised school for excluded youngsters), introduced myself as a local farmer who also ran an RDA group and asked if they’d like to send some youngsters down to help. They sent three with a teaching assistant. The project seemed to work, the youngsters swore quite a lot but engaged, learnt skills and kept attending.

Numbers increased so I employed someone parttime to help which quickly developed to full-time.

Today we host around 35 placements a week supported by four staff and several volunteers, and have become a registered charity.

Young handlers with Longlands Carnation Jupiter

Care Farming at Longlands I became so engrossed in the project that three years ago I started contract farming with Tim and Lara Roberts. I wanted a farm partner who would take the commercial farm forward but would allow me to remain involved whilst working with youngsters.

Referrals come from local schools, PRUs, special units and care homes. The students help with all aspects of work on the farm, including all livestock husbandry and daily checking of stock, fencing and hedge laying, learning to drive the ATVs and tractor, looking after and riding the ponies and helping with the RDA sessions. They can achieve qualifications in City and Guilds level I land-based studies; for some it is their only formal achievement. We cook a hot meal each day for and often with them. Sitting around a table sharing real food, conversation and banter is an important part of the day.

When I first told folks I wanted to work with excluded teenagers on the farm working with cattle and driving tractors, people were very sceptical about the health and safety aspects. But our experience is that if you show someone trust and with the right supervision and teaching they will rise to the occasion.

The Beef Shorthorn cattle with their docile temperament have proved invaluable; when it comes to TB testing it’s all hands on deck, with Tim, myself, students, staff, volunteers, ponies and dogs, all of which the cattle take in their stride.

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Part of the reason it works is because youngsters like the thought of coming onto a working farm and being part of a real business. We intentionally discuss aspects of the business in front of them and with them, the ups and the downs.

Youngsters come to us with little self- confidence, low selfesteem and often few practical skills against a background of difficult home lives, learning barriers, academic failure and track records of disruptive and abusive behaviour in the classroom. We teach them practical skills, help them moderate their behaviour and do a tremendous amount of mentoring and informal counselling (I am in my second year of a foundation degree in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, which is proving to be illuminating). Once they can achieve a success, no matter how small, from feeding the pigs, moving cattle, helping worm a bunch of sheep, leading a disabled child on a pony, to driving an ATV sensibly, and be genuinely thanked for their efforts, there is something to build on.

It was a great honour to receive the 2016 Countryfile farming hero award but it’s very much a team effort including the youngsters themselves. I am very proud of Aston and Ryan, two of our original students, who featured in the programme. I didn’t witness their filming so I had no idea what they had said.

I first saw it the night of the programme along with 9 million other viewers and both of them saying that coming to the farm had changed their lives I found very moving. The actual filming went very smoothly. Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson are good fun to have around and put everyone at their ease.

Adam and I put the world to rights over lunchtime washing-up (not caught on camera, alas) and the cameraman and sound engineer were friendly and discreet. The youngsters around that day were a credit to us and themselves. We received dozens of messages of congratulations and acknowledgements and nine months later people are still turning up interested in what we do and/or wanting to refer new students.

Financial insecurity is the one dark cloud over our heads. The alternative education we as a charity provide at Longlands is paid for by the schools, who are stretched to their financial limits and cannot always meet the full cost of a placement with us. We are at the same time providing mental health support for our youngsters (the lack of this service is much in the news at present), work which at the moment is not officially recognised or financed. Winning the award has certainly helped raise awareness of what we do.

Julia receiving her Countryfile award from Adam Henson and Charlotte Smith

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Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club

Well, what another fantastic year it has been for the club. This year our first event was the Highland Show.

As always this was a great opportunity for members of the Scottish club, as well as other clubs and also further afield to come together and enjoy a week of catch-up and great fun. Members of the Scottish club also provided the tea and coffee for the shorthorn lines, with baking also being donated by other breeders. There was once again a tremendous turnout of Shorthorn cattle from all corners of the UK and making the section the biggest of all beef cattle entries in 2016 at the show, so well done to everyone! What a credit to the breed! Congratulations to Glenrinnes Farms on winning the shorthorn championship with their 3 year old bull, Chapelton Ensign and to Alvie Estate for taking the junior male title with Alvie Jacobite.

The club, once again held its annual barbecue on the Saturday night of the show, attracting a huge amount of support from breeders, friends and family. There was an electric atmosphere and everybody had a great time making the barbecue a success as always and a huge event in our calendar.

After the success of the summer show points competition over the past couple of years we ran it again. A culmination of the points collected by Scottish club members at the eight elected shows, and they were Ayr, Fife, Stirling, Perth, Dumfries, Black Isle, Mainland Orkney and Grantown. This competition was sponsored once again by Highland Wagyu and a huge well done goes to Alvie Estate for coming first and Jack and Grace Ramsay for coming second. Well done to everybody who took part in the summer show points competition up and down the length and breadth of Scotland and helping to make it the success that it was.

In July the club took a trip to the home of Balgay Shorthorns and Angus at Inchture near Perth for a herd visit and were shown round the operation by Ian Graham and the WallaceRiddle family. We were treated to a tour round the cattle and also round the steading before being very kindly given lunch.

There was also a few novelty stock judging classes, kindly judged by George Somerville and scored by John Graham who kindly helped out. These were greatly enjoyed by all those who attended. Thank you very much to all the team at Balgay for hosting us, it was greatly appreciated by all members.

In September the club travelled to Yorkshire for our weekend away. On the Saturday morning we visited Mark and Tracy Severns’ Highlee Herd near Halifax and were shown round their fantastic display of Shorthorns. After refreshments we moved on in our travels to Rob and Penny Paisley’s Westmoor herd where we were warmly welcomed, had some lunch and shown round their tremendous cattle. Again, great hospitality.

On the Sunday we started off with a visit to Steve and Gilly Johnsons’ Gilven herd where we were shown another fine show of cattle. We then moved on to the last visit of our trip to the home of Gerald Turtons’ Upsall herd of Shorthorns where we were given a fantastic lunch before being shown round a herd of outstanding quality cattle by stockman Ian Park. The weekend event was once again viewed as a huge success by all who attended and we were humbled and highly appreciative of how welcome everybody made us feel on our visit.

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At our AGM, our committee were re-elected as their two year term was due for renewal. They were: Grace Ramsay, Catriona Gibb, Rosemary Dickie, Matthew Thomson and Andrew Hall. Stuart Macadie and Robert McAlister have only served one year so were not up for re-election this year and Edward Chambers was voted onto the committee as well. Maureen McCulloch remains as Chairperson, Bobby Landers remains as Vice- Chairman and Cathryn Williamson stays on as Treasurer.

As Lisa Done stepped down as Secretary, our new Secretary is Rosemary Dickie helped by daughter Catriona. We are also introducing a Herd competition and anyone who would like to take part can forward their interest to Rosemary.

As we didn’t have an event at the bull sale in February due to the change of scheduling, we had a ceilidh at the at the bull sale in October.

This was held in Stirling Rugby Club and a fantastic night was had by all, both Scottish breeders and breeders from the south. We were entertained by Jack Delaney and his band and everyone was dancing and having a great time and getting involved.

My thanks and appreciation this year has to once again go out to my committee who have helped and supported me throughout the decision making process and running of events. Also a huge thanks to the people who made the events possible and to you the members who supported the events as without you it wouldn’t be worthwhile and we couldn’t run them. I will finish with a special thank you to my secretary Lisa Done, for all of her hard work, dedication and enthusiasm throughout her term as secretary and wish her all the best for the future.

Maureen McCulloch, Club Chairperson

PLYNLIMON BEEF SHORTHORNS

Stock for sale annually.

Pedigree Beef Shorthorn and

Beef Shorthorn X Highland.

Steers and Breeding Heifers available.

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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

e: cpe@ladyarbourcourt.co.uk Manager: Rheinallt Jones tel: 01970 890480

Stock bull: Balgay Elden TI +29, SRI +21, EMA +5.1 RBY + 2.5

North of England Club Herd Competition 2016 Judge: David & Rosemary Dickie Cow with calf at foot 1st Highlee Blackbrook Dipsy, Highlee Kit Kat Tracy & Mark Severn 2nd Croxtonpark Shuna Regan, Beautyr Kamikasie S & G Currie 3rd Stonehills Lovely Budalicious 2, Stonehills Lovely Jeffas 4 GL Riby

2016 Born Bull calf 1st King Peter of Upsall 2nd Pikelowe Free Spirit 3rd Gilven Kerrowmoar

G Turton A Thompson RS & G Johnson

Stock Bull 1st Meonhill Emperor 2nd Blelack Magic Man 3rd Engineer of Upsall

Group of Yearling Heifers 1st Upsall

G Turton

This years group of calves 1st Sleightholme

P James G Riby G Turton A Thompson

Patrick James TA & J Swinbank A & A Ivinson

In calf female over 2yrs of age 1st Appleton Ury Cordelia 2nd Stonehills Foxglove Flave 10 3rd Kelleythorpe Lovely Edith E478

J Allinson Farms GL Riby James Hopper

Best Large Herd 1st Stonehills 2nd Upsall 3rd Pikelowe

Heifer Born in 2015 1st Clipper X1043 of Upsall 2nd Albion Jilt Jadazia 3rd Burnside Lovely Jadnelle

G Turton Paul Braithwaite ME & TA Tailford

Best Medium Herd 1st Beautry 2nd Kimrina 3rd Gilven

S & G Currie C Ward RS & G Johnson

Best Small Herd 1st Highlee 2nd Sleightholme 3rd Kelleythorpe

T & M Severn P James J Hopper

Registered Bull born in 2015 1st Millerston Jester Tracy & Mark Severn 2nd Javier of Upsall G Turton 3rd Kelleythorpe Jumping Jackflash H517 James Hopper 2016 Born heifer calf 1st Pikelowe Butterwort 2nd Highlee Kinder Rose 3rd Raindale Joyful Katy

A Thompson Tracy & Mark Severn Clough Family

Rosemary and I were delighted and honoured to be asked to judge the North of England Club Herds Competition.

We set off armed with our Sat Nav fully primed, to judge nineteen herds in five days, and it functioned properly apart from one blip! We travelled through some marvellous countryside from high moorland to low flat fertile grain growing country. One day we saw the North Sea the next the Irish Sea. The views were absolutely fantastic and it was even better to find excellent Beef Shorthorn herds performing and functioning well in all the different terrains, proving how adaptable the breed really is. The superb hospitality we received from the breeders was only matched by their enthusiasm for the breed and knowledge of their pedigrees.

As we do not use AI ourselves it was interesting to see how bulls such as Meonhill Firefox and HC Free Spirit were breeding with different types of cows.

Overall Champion Herd:

Stonehills - GL Riby

The size of some of the classes was challenging to say the least, with thirty heifer calves and twenty one bull calves, which taxed my memory and written notes not to mention Rosemary’s photography! The strongest class for me, however, was the heifer born in 2015 with a lot of tremendous heifers showing great promise for the future.

When it came to the herds we were looking for balance throughout all the age groups from calves to cows and this is what we found most consistently at Stonehills.

Our thanks go to all the exhibitors, Mark and Tracy Severn and Ian Park for their help and organisation, and also to the club for a most enjoyable night at the prize giving.

David and Rosemary Dickie

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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.

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GMT Foljambe - Osberton Estates Estate Office, Osberton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. S81 0UG beef shorthorn George Bunning | georgebunning@hotmail.co.uk | 07894 934 581

North of England Club Herd Visits 2016

Kislingbury Herd

North of England Summer Herd Visit 2016 On Sunday 5th June we travelled to the Elliott family’s farm at Brampton, home of the Farlam herd.

The sun was shining and there was a very enthusiastic crowd of between 50 and 60 breeders turned out. Although the herd hasn’t been established that many years, there was plenty of quality cattle on show, cows were full of flesh and milking their calves very well, some very good heifer calves coming through which will make quality cows in the future.

Graham has done very well at the calf shows these past few years, and when you see the cows, it’s no wonder. Big framed cows with lots of breed character. Once again this year there were some toppers among the calves, some by A.I and some by natural service and I’m sure some of them will end up prize winners.

Next stop was a field of heifers and what heifers they were!

Like peas in a pod and will certainly push the herd further forward in the coming years. Rachel also runs a very wellknown herd of Longhorns and the heifers were in the same field, great quality heifers which will make super cows in the future. We then saw the Stock bull Stonehills Milky Bar Kid, unfortunately he had gone lame with a badly infected foot, but was now on the mend, also in the shed was a young bull heading to the Worcester sale and a young Longhorn bull for next Spring. We then saw Rachel’s Longhorn cows and calves and very impressive they were, then we retired for coffee and cake which were very welcome.

We then moved onto a field of heifers running with a young homebred bull, some being bought in and some homebred, all in all, a very useful field of heifers. Next we saw a batch of yearlings, a very smart and even bunch of heifers which will certainly complement the herd in the future.

We were then treated to a lovely barbeque and sweets which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. The club would like to say a big thankyou to the Elliott family for taking the time to show us around and for their very generous hospitality and we wish them well with their herd in the future.

Greenley Herd

North of England Autumn Herd Visit 2016 On the 10th and 11th September we travelled to Northamptonshire to visit the Greenley, Silson and Kislingbury herds. On Saturday morning we went to see Graham Towers and Rachel Heards Greenley herd. It was a very wet morning, but the quality of the cattle still shone through.

Silson Herd

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Our next port of call was the Silson herd owned by the Coles family near Silverstone. By now the rain was a lot heavier, so we sheltered in the shed and had a look at a couple of nice heifers and a cow and calf that were heading for Worcester.

Finally it dried up and we went off to see a field of cows and calves, once again cows were looking very fit after a good summer and you could see they were making a great job of their calves, most of the calves were by homebred bulls which had been sold on earlier in the year. In the next field were some yearling heifers, well grown, smart heifers, along with a few Angus heifers from their small herd. Finally we saw a batch of in calf heifers, these were really strong, stylish heifers which will make excellent cows in the future. We also saw a couple of cows and calves and a heifer which had been shown quite successfully this year. We were then treated to afternoon tea which went down very well, you can’t beat a bit of home baking!

On Sunday morning we headed off to visit Roger and Tom Elliott’s Kislingbury herd where we were also joined by the Southern club. This is a must see place if you are ever in the area. Only fifty acres are owned, but over a thousand are rented from local estates with no support payments, with over 300 cows and 1200 ewes, this is a large scale, low input, high output unit where every animal has to pay its way, if it doesn’t, it’s down the road!

The pedigree herd was established about five years ago, and is being built up rapidly. The first field of cows we saw were all pedigree running with Glacier of Upsall, some lovely breeding cows here with excellent calves at foot. Next were a field of two year old heifers with Saler cross calves at foot. The heifer calves especially were outstanding and would make good commercial cows. Saler bulls are used on most of the pedigree and commercial heifers to calve at 2 years old. Another batch of cows were running with a homebred bull and a field of heifers by Grafton Duke running with a young bull recently purchased from Stanford Park.

All surplus heifers are sold privately along with a few homebred bulls as well. There is also a small South Devon herd, and a whole herd of Hereford cross cows with Simmental calves had been recently purchased to cover some newly rented land. Roger and Tom run the farm themselves with very little outside labour and I have to say, both cattle and sheep enterprises are a credit to them and if that isn’t enough, there are also butchers shops and delicatessens which they run as well. Before heading home, we were treated to a fantastic barbeque to finish off a great weekend.

Our thanks go to Graham and Rachel, Tim and Katy, and Roger, Tom and family for their generous hospitality and taking the time to show us around their cattle. We were all very impressed.

Lucombe Shorthorns Our future………all home bred

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James Fanshawe jhd.fanshawe@gmail.com 07802 794553

Central England Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition Results 2016 | Judge: Brian & Angela Smith, Leamington Spa Large Herd 1st Warmington Herd 2nd Lucombe Herd 3rd Silson Herd

Robert Leach James & Tina Fanshawe Tim & Katie Coles

Group of Home Bred Heifers 1st Warmington 2nd Lucombe 3rd Kislingbury

Medium Herd 1st Grafton Herd 2nd Greenley Herd 3rd Breakheart Herd

Trevor Brown Graham Towers Ian Rickatson

Group of Home Bred Steers 1st Shepshok Susan Towers & John Andrews 2nd Lynthorpe Lynda Robson 3rd Millburn Ed & Paul Hunt

Small Herd 1st Shepshok Herd Susan Towers & John Andrews 2nd Staningo Herd RWH & MJ Fenemore Overall Herd:

Warmington Herd - Robert Leach Reserve Herd:

Grafton Herd - Trevor Brown Cow with Bull Calf at Foot Born in 2016 1st Warmington Bella 9th & 600319 Robert Leach 2nd Gaddenesden Broadhooks Grebe & Kislingbury

Kango Roger & Tom Elliott 3rd Dunsyre Vatersay 24th & 201019

RWH & MJ Fenemore Cow with Heifer Calf at Foot Born in 2016 1st Warmington Primula 2nd & Greenley Kimmy Floss

Graham Towers 2nd Gaddenesden Lovely Harriet & Kislingbury Lovely

Kipper Roger & Tom Elliott 3rd Warmington Primula 1st & Warmington Primula 336

Robert Leach

My wife and I were honoured to be asked to judge your herd competition, a responsibility we took on with pleasure, but with some trepidation, expecting a very high standard of cattle which proved to be true.

We approached this from a commercial aspect, the way we see beef production it comes down to no more than something to put in your sandwich or on your dinner plate, so at that end Angela and I set off to see in our humble opinion how the Breeders of the Beef Shorthorn cattle were shaping up to this challenge and we were not disappointed.

Firstly the docility of the cattle without expection which in our opinion is always an advantage, secondly the strength and ability of the Shorthorn breed to grow by turning grass and forage into the beef on a more low cost system.

Bull Born Before 1st Jan 2015 1st Lowther Eclipse 2nd Generator of Upsall 3rd Grafton Duke

Robert Leach James & Tina Fanshawe Roger & Tom Elliott

Trevor Brown James & Tina Fanshawe RW & MJ Fenmore

Heifer Born in 2015 1st Shepshok Burrows Joy

Susan Towers & John Andrews 2nd Lucombe Victoria 1418 James & Tina Fanshawe 3rd Winterbeck Jasmine Andrew Wright Bull Born in 2015 1st Greenley Jaguar 2nd Warmington Chalky 3rd Jester of Longfield

Graham Towers Robert Leach Stanford Park Partnership

Heifer Calf Born in 2016 1st Kislingbury Lovely Kipper Roger & Tom Elliott 2nd Breakheart Gypsy Kettle Ian Rickatson 3rd Silson Dewdrop Rose Kiki Tim & Katie Coles Bull Calf Born 2016 1st Warmington Keeper 334 2nd Silson 200189 3rd Lucombe 201501

Robert Leach Tim & Katie Coles James & Tina Fanshawe

Having explained our way of looking at beef production we set out to look at cattle on your members farms.

The task of judging which were best, was not easy as the standard was very high. We saw small herds and large herds all doing a great job and striving to produce both pedigree cattle for breeding to yet improve the breed itself and to have cattle to sell in the commercial world which will compete with any beef breed when it comes to making a living. To that end we congratulate you all.

After careful deliberation we arrived at our placing of the cattle as we saw them. Thank you or putting your trust in us, may we wish you the breeders every success in taking forward the Shorthorn breed.

Good luck to everyone in the Central England Club.

Brian and Angela Smith

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CENTRAL CLUB TOUR

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Central England Shorthorn Club Tour 2016 It was a beautiful spring morning when forty or so members of the Central Club, joined by a contingent from the Southern Club, descended upon C & N Seeds of Little Downham, for our Spring visit. The first presentation was within horticultural buildings where we were introduced to an international herb seed business (a bit like growing money!) After studying the plant operations in vast greenhouses, the cleaning of seeds with bespoke machinery, and storage and packaging areas, we were then educated upon a number of energy projects (a bit like growing even more money!).

We then moved to a building in the middle of the seeds business to witness where a lot of the money had been spent, ie, on a 50 head herd of fine cattle with genetics from around the globe.

As Chris has a scientific background he appears to be unable to resist purchasing straws, embryo’s and even cattle in far off lands. The end product shows that Chris has a keen eye for a well framed cow and when he starts showing next year, I am confident the Mineshop prefix will be seen widespread.

After a delightful lunch in the village hall we then adjourned to Chris and Jills home to see an entire menagerie of goats, pigs, chickens and canaries, all of which were to the highest show standard. Very many thanks Chris, Jill and family for a wonderful day out.

The GREAT Autumn tour, with GREAT expectations, took eighteen members to GREAT Yorkshire Early Friday afternoon we met at Fraser Hugill’s relatively new farm on the edge of the Moors. The farm is an environmentalists dream, as is the location and the new farmstead. The Ballard herd showed itself off well grazing on rough pastures, confirming how Shorthorns can prosper in all conditions. Fraser has comprehensive plans for improving the farm over the next few years, as befitting for such a highly regarded herd.

On Saturday we were treated to three fantastic viewings on three beautifully situated farms. At Appleton Le Moors Mr Allison runs Mill Farm on a similar basis to the way this small estate would have been run 50 years ago, ably assisted by The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The farm teams with wildlife and fauna, and the herd of shorthorns look so much at home in such wonderful surroundings. The Appleton herd is virtually a closed outfit, as has been the case for several decades.

The second visit was to a “a little piece of heaven“ in the form of a secluded valley, home to the Sleightholme herd. Mrs James and her team have a impressively level herd with considerable positive influence from LS Alpha and Meonhill Emporer. A herd to watch in the showring for sure.

Saturday afternoon found us with the Clough family’s Raindale Head Farm. This is a relatively new venture, but with Ian, Shelley and their boys all possessing a keen eye for stock, of both the ovine and bovine varieties ,some impressive animals were on parade. It was particularly pleasing to see some stock originating from our Club area, namely Peterborough.

On Sunday we all headed off towards Denmark, but stopped just short, at the leisure resort known locally as Stonehills Farm.

Here Geoff and Chris have bred one of the country’s foremost herds. A relatively large selection of bulls have been used over the years, but with Elliot Bodacious and Tofts Prince Grenadier having strong influences. The farm tour was followed by a sumptuous lunch, for which we all thank Jackie.

As usual all of our hosts whilst on tour have been most generous with their time and their hospitality. We are most grateful and look forward to reciprocating at some future date.

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Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Report 2016 I am pleased to report that the southern club continues to thrive with both continued enthusiasm from existing members and the welcoming of more new members to the club.

I am very proud to see animals and breeders from the southern club excelling at both shows and society sales all across the country, even as far as The Royal Highland Show.

2016 has been a big year for the society with the retirement of our beloved secretary Frank Milnes and the welcoming of Milly Fyfe, we were pleased as a club to be able to present Frank with £500 worth of travel vouchers to help show our gratitude for all he has done for our club and southern breeders. Very pleasingly a stronghold of southern members made the journey north to the Great Yorkshire Show for Frank’s farewell bash.

2016 also saw something that southern members have long wanted in the form of a breed sale. Members were overjoyed with the choice of an unofficial breed sale held at Rugby in the spring followed by a society held at Worcester in September.

Pleasingly both were well supported by both vendors and purchasers alike. So here’s to hoping they become a permanent fixture in the calendar allowing two more local outlets for our breeding stock.

Once again we manned the society at Beef SW helpings to spread the message that the Beef Shorthorn is truly the ultimate functional suckler cow.

The herd competition continues to thrive with some 18 herds entered from Kent into Somerset this year judged by Jane and Bill Landers and our thanks must go to Jane and Bill for giving up their time to undertake this mammoth task.

So here’s to another cracking year going forwards, wishing our members a prosperous and healthy 2017.

Luke Anthony

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Stock successfully shown at local and national shows.

Next generation by Stock Bulls: • Engineer of Upsall • Stoneyroyd Gallagher • Podehole Gatsby

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Southern England Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Visits Summer Herd Visit – Hannington Herd Thank you to Charles and Jemima for hosting our summer herd visit, which incorporated a practical demonstration and workshop on Type Classification from the Holstein Society head classifier Meurig James. The day was very well attended as we extended an invitation for any breeder to attend and we held the event in conjunction with the Beef Shorthorn Society. Frank Milnes gave a presentation so that all members to understand how the Type Classification works, this was followed by Meurig James explanation as to what the classifiers are looking for and then those present had a go at classifying a selection of different cows.

It was a very useful exercise and we all learnt a lot more about the benefits of classifying our herd. Charles and Jemima laid on a lovely lunch and before our farm walk we watched a foot trimming demonstration from a local foot trimmer. The weather was extremely kind to us on the day and all members thoroughly enjoyed the informative and social day and meeting up with fellow breeders.

Autumn Herd Visit – Kislingbury Herd The autumn diary was looking very busy for many, but as the club had specifically asked for a visit to the Kislingbury Herd at the Christmas meeting, it was decided that for those that could find the time, we would join forces with the Northern Club and visit Roger and Tom Elliot and their Kislingbury Herd and farming enterprises. It was lovely to socialise with members from all other the country and we all were very impressed with the quality and quantity of tremendous sheep (Charollais, Suffolks) and cattle.

As well as the shorthorn herd, the Elliott’s breed pedigree Salers and South Devons and have successfully used Saler bulls over shorthorn cows to produce some very impressive calves. Some females to go back in the herd and steers for selling on as stores. The family also run 2 busy butchers shops.

We were treated to a splendid BBQ at lunch time and we would like to extend a huge thank you to the whole family for their generous hospitality.

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South Western Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club Herd Competition 2016 | Judge: David Kinloch Large Herd 1st Stockleigh 2nd Wivey 3rd Misty

A Thorne KH & GE Turner David & Michelle Wootton

Any Cow 1st Wivey Nonpareil Aneika 2nd Wivey Innocent Dorothy 3rd Stockleigh Damsel Aphid

KH & GE Turner KH & GE Turner Mr & Mrs DG Lambrick & Son

Medium Herd 1st Rowfold 2nd Polden 3rd Riggiston

Mrs E Poole-Warren Mr & Mrs WJ Locke TR & EA Selway

Heifer in calf or with calf at foot 1st Stockleigh Muster 1 2nd Wivey Nonpareil Henrietta 3rd Polden Braodhooks Holly

A Thorne KH & GE Turner Pauline Locke

Small Herd 1st Kerney 2nd Eastmead 3rd Toppenrose

AJ Stephens Pauline Locke Mr & Mrs DG Lambrick & Son

Maiden Heifer 1st Wivey Broadhooks Jean 2nd Polden Rosette Jessy 3rd Rowfold Jai Alai

KH & GE Turner Mr & Mrs WJ Locke Mrs E Poole-Warren

Senior Bull 1st Redhill Haydon A Thorne 2nd Meonhill Everest KH & GE Turner 3rd Glenbrae Grant Mrs E Poole-Warren

Male Suckled Calf 1st Stockleigh Kraken 2nd Wivey Kirk 3rd Rowfold Kingfisher

A Thorne KH & GE Turner Mrs E Poole-Warren

Junior Bull 1st Wivey James 2nd Stockleigh Jason 3rd Misty Hurrican

Female Suckled Calf 1st Stockleigh Duchess 301 2nd Rowfold Kalamazoo 3rd Polden Broadhooks Kesme

A Thorne Mrs E Poole-Warren Mr & Mrs WJ Locke

KH & GE Turner A Thorne David & Michelle Wootton

Home-Bred Cow 1st Stockleigh Duchess 1 2nd Wivey Nonpareil Aneika 3rd Stockleigh August 3

A Thorne KH & GE Turner A Thorne

Champion Calf:

Stockleigh Kraken - A Thorne

Reserve Champion: Stockleigh Duchess 301 - A Thorne Butchers Beast:

Rowfold Juniper - Mrs E Poole-Warren

It was a very enjoyable experience judging the South West Herd Competition. There was a high standard of Beef Shorthorn Cattle presented to me over the 3 days’.

time to show me their cattle; and especially to my hosts Keith & Gill Turner. It would have been quite helpful if somebody had warned me that my chauffeur wasa budding rally driver.

Many thanks to the members I visited for their hospitality and

David Kinloch

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South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association Suckler Herd Competition 2016 | Judge: Nick Hill CLASS 1 - HERD COMPETITION 1st REDHILL 2nd TONEMOOR

Brenda Wear Arthur Whittle

CLASS 2 - SHORTHORN SUCKLER BULL 1st MEONSIDE FANDANGO Arthur Whittle CLASS 3 - SHORTHORN SUCKLER COW 1st REDHILL PROMOTERS CROCUS Brenda Wear 2nd HOLDEN PANSY Arthur Whittle 3rd REDHILL NORTHSTARS LOVELY Brenda Wear 4th TONEMOOR FOGGATHORPE Arthur Whittle CLASS 4 - SHORTHORN SUCKLER HEIFER 1st REDHILL EVA BROADHOOKS 084 – Brenda Wear

Firstly I would like to thank the South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders Association for inviting me (a Limousin breeder) to judge their 2016 herd competition. The experience from start to finish was a credit to everyone! From the initial invitation from Sally Mitchell to the fine detailed directions to get me to the farms!

It was a shame just two herds came forward this year, but I was wowed by the quality. Both REDHILL and TONEMOOR herds have big, strong, powerful, upstanding and well balanced females, but still carrying solid femininity. Both herds were fortunate to have equally wonderful bright sunshine Autumn afternoons, the cattle looked amazing, and both herds boasted some of the most beautiful views and countryside to be challenged anywhere.

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CLASS 5 - SHORTHORN MAIDEN SUCKLER HEIFER 1st REDHILL NORTHSTARS LOVELY 0111 Brenda Wear 2nd REDHILL ALASTAIRS CROCUS 119 Brenda Wear 3rd TONEMOOR BEAUTY 5 Arthur Whittle 4th TONEMOOR PANSY 15 Arthur Whittle CLASS 6 - SUCKLER CALF 1st REDHILL EXPLORES LOVELY 121 2nd REDHILL EXPLORES LOVELY 124 3rd TONEMOOR FOGGATHORPE 15 4th TONEMOOR BEAUTY 6

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It was so good to see the strong female lines and I was particularly impressed by some of the more “mature” cows, the longevity of these cows is a true testament to your breed.

The future also looks very bright ahead with all the young stock looking exceptionally well !

May I wish your club every success in the future, and if I can help in the future please don’t hesitate in asking! And for those of you that did not enter the competition this year make sure you do in 2017.

Thank you Nick Hill

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association REDHILL HERD Brenda Wear tel: (01275) 474271 Windover, Butcombe, Blagdon, Bristol.

BS40 7XQ (5 mins Bristol Int Airport) TONEMOOR HERD Arthur Whittle tel: (01823) 400910 Houndsmoor Farm, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset. TA4 1PU

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Wales and Border Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Visit Montgomery Herd The 3rd of July saw the Wales and borders club have a most enjoyable visit to the Montgomery herd. We were made very welcome by the Humphrey family whom only have a nice small pedigree herd but are successfully using the shorthorn bull across their commercial cows. It was very interesting to see all the progeny.

It was a glorious day and setting to see some wonderful cattle.

We were then treated to a spectacular afternoon tea. Many thanks to our hosts.

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Wales and Border Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition 2016 Judge: Tina Russell It was a great honour to be asked to judge the newly formed Wales and Border Club’s inaugural Herd Competition. We visited 14 herds and were made to feel extremely welcome by every member.

Some categories left me spoilt for choice and all members should be very proud of their herds, be they large or small.

Simon and I witnessed some amazing scenery on our journey and it was a shame that we were not able to spend more time in each area getting to know the breeders and the places of interest. We thank everyone for their hospitality and well sign posted farms.

First on my list were the Bulls, a tricky one to approach as they ranged from 16 months to 10 year old gentlemen. Some in working clothes and some having only worked a few ladies, looking very well and in fine fettle. After weighing up all criteria, I prioritised structure, correctness and quality of calves on the ground and am pleased with the four year old bull Balgay Elden heading the Plynlimon Herd, taking first place. He is followed by our youngest entry Derw Dafdd, who showed length, beef quality and style and will be a bull to watch in the future. I felt that third place should be shared by 2 equally deserving bulls Wenmar Hanley a young 2 year old working well at the Cetris herd, and one of our oldest entries Croxton Park Napoleon, keeping his ladies happy at Montgomery herd.

The Cow and Calf Class, with 11 entries and some strong ladies forward with their calves, I judged my final results on a structurally correct, breed type, mature 9 year old cow Fedwen Siriol doing an amazing job rearing twin bull calves, Bill and Ben born April 2016 at the Derw Herd. She was followed by Frenni Elissa Doris, a 4th calver, who with her recently born bull calf impressed me with their correctness and beef quality whilst still remaining a great feminine example of a strong working cow and calf unit. My third place cow took my attention as soon as I walked into Vince and Jenny Jayne’s field, Layberry Ballerina Bluebell and her tremendous heifer calf Whitland Ballerina Karman Ghia, would be welcome to join my herd at any time.

The next category, I selected the winners myself and followed my first impressions at each farm, otherwise I would have changed my mind a thousand times, as all the calves looked so well on their mothers, milking well on the lovely Welsh grass.

First, Frenni Gem Kaitlyn, Second, Wenmar Melody 128 and 3rd Holkin Duchess Kia. The Heifer Not Calved group again left me wanting more winners, so again I have placed 2 heifers joint 3rd as the class of heifers was outstanding and members should be proud of the quality of females they will be introducing into their breeding herd.

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1st Place Wenmar Jilt H059, what can I say possibly the best heifer I have seen all year from across the country. She left Simon and I feeling very envious. She should be called Mary Poppins. Practically perfect in every way! Well done Martyn Moore for doing a grand job breeding her. 2nd place Holkin Lass Jasmine another strong, red heifer, correct in structure, feminine with lovely breed character, deep through the body, a very sweet lady. Joint 3rd Lamboro Jasmine 356 and Frenni Lovely Harriet. Again the pair oozing breed character and showing all the correct signs of going on to become quality breeding females.

The pair of heifers section I had to be firm and married correctness, breed character and similarity of type as a pair. I saw many pairs with 2 great heifers, but they were not placed only because they were not so perfectly matched as the 3 pairs picking up rosettes. First place Wenmar Gipsy Rose 61 and Victoria 77 sired by Podehole Beefeater. Second Frenni Lovely Harriet 132 and Wildeyes Hetty 133 Sired by Dunsyre Cavalier. 3rd Holkin Daisy Jane 187 and Lass Jasmine 146, both sired by Meonhill Echo.

Large Herd, has been won by Brain and Eiryd Thomas at the Frenni herd, here we found consistent quality throughout, with great breeding females with their previous stock bull Dunsyre Cavalier leaving good quality breeding daughters.

Redhill Darlington their new stock bull’s calves are proving to be consistently of a type out of strong females.

Wenmar Herd follow 2nd, having a great selection of females demonstrating a variety of bloodlines and good to see that a home bred bull is being used back within the herd. Which is also pleasing to see in the long established Lamboro herd in 3rd place with great cow families proving to be robust and long lived.

Small herd: I exercised my right as a judge and moved my 1st placing, the very uniform Holkin Herd into the Small Herd Section, as they only had one or two cows over the ten cow allowance. A suggestion next year maybe to ask entrants to put down their total head count and then let the judge split accordingly. 2nd place Plynlimon, Christopher Evans is running a herd with a good bull at the head of a group of consistent breeding cows with followers proving the bulls genetics. 3rd Place was the smallest herd we visited, great breeding females, using AI very successfully producing lovely followers.

Large Herd: 1st Frenni – Brian and Eiryth Thomas 2nd Wenmar – Martin Moore and Jo Kolind 3rd Lamboro – Alma James Small Herd: 1st Holkin – Ian and Nickie Hollows 2nd Plynlimon – Chrisptoher Evans 3rd Derw – Hywel and Emma Evans Bulls: 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd

Balgay Elden – Christopher Evans Derw Dafdd – Hywel and Emma Evans Wenmar Hanley – Keith Jones Croxton Park Napolean – John & Anne Humphries

On our travels we met some amazing cattle and their breeders, one that stood out for me and to which I wish to award a Special Recognition prize is a 17 year old cow born in 1999, Lamboro Ury Persephanie, she has produced 11 calves for Mrs James, and has calved in 2016. Having done a bit of homework I believe her to be the oldest registered active breeding Beef Shorthorn cow in Wales, and possibly the country, unless any breeder out there has yet another amazing cow!

Calf to be selected by Judge 1st Frenni Gem Kaitlyn by Redhill Darlington –

Brian & Eiryth Thomas 2nd Wenmar Melody K128 by Wenmar Hakon ET –

Martin Moore & Jo Kolind 3rd Holkin Duchess Kia by Dakota of Upsall Ian & Nickie Hollows Heifer not Calved 1st Wenmar Jilt H059 – Martin Moore & Jo Kolind 2nd Holkin Lass Jasmine 146 – Ian & Nickie Hollows 3rd Lamboro Jasmine 356 – Mrs Alma James 3rd Frenni Lovely Harriet – Brian & E Thomas

Pair of Heifers 1st Wenmar Gipsy Rose 61 & Wenmar Victoria 77 Cow & Calf 2nd Frenni Lovely Harriet 132 & Frenni Wildeyes Hetty 133 1st Fedwen Siriol with Bill & Ben – Hywel & Emma Evans 3rd

Holkin Daisy Jane 187 & Holkin Lass Jasmine 146 2nd Frenni Elissa Doris with bull calf – Brian & Eiryth

Thomas 3rd Layberry Ballerina Bluebell & Whitland Balerina Karman

Ghia – Vince and Jenny Jayne

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Commemorating Frank’s Retirement Frank being presented to commemorate his retirement with bottles of Welsh gin by Hwyel Evans of the Wales and Borders Beef Shorthorn club and Seimon Thomas from the South Wales and MidWestern Dairy/Beef club.

South Wales & Mid Western Beef Shorthorn Club Herd Competition 2016 Results | Judge: Huw Evans Herd - 7 entries 1st Frenni 2nd Lamboro 3rd Cetris

Calf - 10 entries 1st Cetris Kim 2nd Frenni Keri 3rd Lamboro Keystone

Stock Bull - 8 entries 1st Lamboro Horatio 2nd Lamboro Zapper 3rd Wernynod Dafydd

Pair of Heifers - 6 entries 1st Lamboro Jasmine& jewel 2nd Cetris Jessica & Surf 3rd Stocks Hattie & Hedgerow

Heifer or Cow - 10 entries 1st Cetris Becky 2nd Lamboro Fashion 3rd Elkington Fairy 2

Judge’s Report: A most enjoyable but educational three days spent with the secretary visiting seven superb herds. Firstly an apology from someone who has worked in the area all his life,attended a fair number of agricultural shows as visitor ,exhibitor or judge but not until now appreciating the prescence of these good herds in the area. This could be a combination of my lack of interest in what is going on around me or a lack of the promotion of a breed that has a lot to offer to the beef world. I saw cows rearing calves effortlessly on a grass based system,well made steers exhibiting quality and growth that would without doubt compete commercially with any other breed.

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All herds presented something of interest though the progeny viewed of AI sires exhibited the advantage of superior genetics with the winner of the calf class,Cetris Kim being one to watch in the future and easily my selection as the best animal seen within the competition for which there should be a class!

For the future a feature was the pair of heifers class provided a test of the judge’s ability as here were seen quality from start to finish with all being worthy of a prize. They all exhibited excellent breed type,good growth for age with the potential to make top class brood cows-animals to be sold by auction to advertise the type available so that the next judge will not be as ignorant of the facts!

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your family.

Huw Evans

Est. 1982

Ricketstown Kingpin. Sire: Creaga Dice DOB: 04/01/16

Ricketstown Lovely 176 Sire: Eionmor Ultra.

All Ireland 2yr old Champion 2016

Stock bull: Podehole Elite. Male & Reserve Supreme Tullamore 2016. Champion of the world qualifier

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N.I Beef Shorthorn Clubs - Herd Visit The Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club annual Herds visit this year saw 20 members and friends head to Perthshire. Our first visit was to the 25,000 acre Blackford Farms and Highland Wagyu. After viewing part of the highly acclaimed H.W. Shorthorn herd Martine then gave a in depth talk on her pet project producing the extremely valuable Wagyu Beef, getting from £8000 upwards for one carcass.

Our next stop was to the Coldrochie herd of Douglas McMillan where everyone was much impressed with the quality of the cattle after a fantastic spread of homemade goodies provided by Mrs Reid and no doubt helped by Charlie and Charley Louise. We headed to our overnight stop in the Premier Inn Dumfries and straight to bed for most of us after an early start that morning.

Day 2 saw us heading to Dolby farms navigated by John and Arthur, in front to view the Easmill herd managed by Scott and Pam. A small young herd with expanding plans in the pipeline. Then onto John and Jill Redpath’s well known Knowehead herd where we saw the young stock bull Aberdona Greengrass purchased at the Carlisle May Sale 2015 for 4000 gns.

Out to the cows and then everyone enjoyed a super lunch made by Jill and helped by Hilary.

Then onto the 1000 acre Balgay farm managed by Michael and Jackie Riddle where cereal growing is a major part of the enterprise. The cattle enjoy the abundance of straw beds with the farm returned to the stubble ground. A major benefit claimed by Micheal after a fairly wet walk through the impressive Shorthorns and the new stock bull Caramba Hush we returned to the yard to view the most up to date cattle handling facilities and extensive housing. After about 3 hours behind schedule we arrived at Carey Coombes Dunsyre herd. Our first field to visit were 30 incalf and maiden heifers which were for sale privately. Then onto a field of 90 cows and their spring born calves running in a 100 acres site, what a sight! The 3 stock bulls had just been taken out a few days previous. That concluded our 2 day trip.

Our thanks to our host farmers for their wonderful hospitality and to Tom and Emmet for organising another successful trip.

N.I. Beef Shorthorn Clubs Annual Herds Competition 2016 Small herd 1st Richard and Fiona Mckeown (Ashvale) 2nd Ivan Walmsley (Tullyard) 3rd C and M Graham (Glenvale)

Best Young Bull 1st C and M Graham 2nd David Alexandra 3rd Duncan McDowell

Glenvale Jock Priestland Conn 5 Castlemount Jetliner

Large herd 1st Tom McGuigan (Cooper) 2nd Duncan McDowell (Castlemount) 3rd David Alexander (Craigfaddock)

Best Group of Heifers 1st Ivan Wamsley 2nd Harry Millar 3rd David Alexander

Tullyard Lisnawiggle Craigfaddock

Brood cow 1st Tom McGuigan Copper Blossom 9 2nd David Alexander Craigfaddock Lady Anita 3rd Duncan McDowell Glenbrae Floss Zipy

Best Bull Calf 1st David Alexander 2nd Tom McGuigan 3rd Duncan McDowell

Craigfaddock Khan Cooper Kelver Castlemount Kentucky Kid

Stock Bull 1st Duncan McDowell Elliot Matrix 2nd Tom McGuigan Willingham Draco 3rd Tom McGuigan Ballyart Lucky

Best Heifer calf 1st Duncan McDowell 2nd Tom McGuigan 3rd Harry Millar

Castlemount Matrix Strawberry Cooper Blossom K310 Lisnawiggle by Craigfaddock Duke

Cow Family 1st Duncan McDowell (Floss) 2nd Tom McGuigan (Blossom) 3rd James McConathie (Belle)

Capper Cup for the herd gaining most show points 1st Duncan McDowell 118 points 2nd Richard Hennings 102 points 3rd Denise Bailie 91 points

This year’s competition was judged by Mr. David Dickie of Knockenjig Sanquhar Dumfriess. David is a past president of the Ayrshire Cattle Society. He and his wife Rosemary dispersed their Knockenjig herd of Pedigree Ayrshires in March 2009 with the top lot making 7000gns. They then purchased their beef shorthorns in October that year. They have been remarkably successful selling bulls at Stirling for a top of 12,000gns.

The awards were presented at the dinner in the Glenvale Hotel Cookstown. The club would like to express their thanks to David and Rosemary for giving up their valuable time to judge the competition.

David commented, ‘It was a great honour to be asked to judge the herds competition for the NI club- where the hospitality of the members was exceptional. Rosemary and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. On going round the herds the enthusiasm and knowledge of pedigrees was very encouraging and uplifting. The classes were all of a very high standard and I was looking for sound, functional cattle which I found in all class winners with the Brood Cow and Junior Bull classes being very close. Thank-you all for your hospitality and welcome.’ beef shorthorn

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Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club Annual Herd Visit The Northern Ireland Shorthorn Club’s annual herd visit this year was held at Glenarm Estate, Antrim, to view their highly impressive commercial shorthorn herd where they supply their beef to Hannan Meats.

Peter Hannan won the Supreme Champion in the Great Taste Awards in London with a Glenarm rib-back and reserve in the world steak challenge narrowly beaten by an Australian Waygu. Congratulations to all concerned. Thanks to the estate manager Adrian and farm manager Brian for showing us round and providing us with welcome refreshments.

Shorthorn Cross Calf Raises £2255.00 At the Royal Ulster Agriculture Show the N.I. Club raffled a Shorthorn cross calf in aid of Cancer Focus.

This was a great success and attracted a lot of attention throughout the Show. Following this we held a BBQ with Charity Auction and Raffle. In total we raised a fantastic amount of £2255 for the Charity.

Shorthorn Beef wins global gold The proof of Beef Shorthorn quality is in the eating – a fact which was verified on three occasions in 2016, when steaks featured amongst some of the most internationally renowned awards.

First off was the World Steak Challenge staged in London which saw Beef Shorthorn secure two of the nine gold medals. Nine judges tasted 83 steaks from 13 breeds, entered by 17 countries.

Scotland was awarded a gold medal with a Shorthorn cross from Morrisons.

The steak had been grass fed with concentrates. The second gold went to Northern Ireland to Hannan Meats for a grass fed Shorthorn breed.

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Success followed a few weeks later for Hannan Meats at the prestigious Great Taste awards which received 10,000 entries. The company won the Great Taste Supreme Champion 2016 with its Glenarm Shorthorn 4 Rib Roast, reared in Armagh. Great Taste judges heaped praise on its outstanding flavour and succulence.

Balgay Shorthorns

Balgay Gentleman Gigha

Balgay Ariel – class winner GYS 16

Caramba Hush

Balgay Riddle Game with calf at foot and Lancaster Claire 13th

Balgay Blue Mountain with Balgay Lancaster Clare 1st Balgay Hidden Land - Overall Champion Carlisle 16

Balgay Farm, Inchture, Perth, PH14 9QH Mike Riddle – You can phone me on 07885 965495/balgayfarm@gmail.com/balgayfarm.com or find us on facebook Part of The Aird Farming Group inc: Killochries Fold, Kilmacolm, PA13 4TE and Drumcross Farm, Bishopton, PA7 5NU

Caramba Beef Shorthorn

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Thank you for taking a moment to view our advert. At Caramaba our aim has always been to use proven gene cs past and present that will hopefully help us to con nue the advancement and promo on of this wonderful breed.

The prefix name Caramba is the Spanish word for Wow! Caramba Rothes Helen seen below certainly had the WOW factor in 2016 as she was crowned Beef Shorthorn Supreme Champion of Champions at the famous Balmoral Show.

Caramba Rothes Helen Beef Shorthorn Supreme Champion

Caramba ladies that done us proud in 2016, Hilltop & Ho„e.

Check out the 2nd Caramba farm to farm / online sale of young bulls & heifers in Spring 2017 see opposite page.

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A very big call out and thank you to all well wishers, visitors, and most importantly to all who purchased from our own pedigree sales pla orm in April 2016.

We hope that you will join us again in the Spring of 2017 as we prepare for our 2nd online sale!

Chalkie heifer progeny among the Caramba ladies for sale spring 2017

This sale will be a Farm to Farm / online sale. Free deliver to anywhere in Ireland or the UK. Full details of sale will be available on our facebook page at Caramba Beef Shorthorns in Jan/Feb 2017. or call Tom for more details on 00353 86 6047333.

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“Never Lose an Opportunity of Seeing Anything Beautiful” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Never did I think that Uruguay would ever feature on my world travels. So when the 2016 World Shorthorn Conference was to be held there for the first time since the conference trips started I knew this was an opportunity not to miss.

Sandwiched between Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay has a 35% larger landmass than England and is inhabited by three and a half million people with over twelve million cattle. They are world leaders in the consumption of meat at 91kilos of meat per person a year, 61kilos of this is beef. Meat is the largest commodity being exported and is sent to over one hundred countries. They also lead the way in milk consumption in South America at 225 litres per person, most of the milk is exported as powder. Uruguay has a temperate climate with a low of 5˚C in winter and a high of 30˚C in the summer, wind is an issue due to the lack of hills and rainfall averages 100mls a year and this is spread over the twelve months. In 2016 Uruguay will be completely reliant on renewable energy sources.

On April 1st Dad and I began the long journey from Heathrow via Madrid to the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo. The capital is very laid back and quiet even on its busiest days but the crowded Mercado del Puerto is an unmissable food market specialising in fish and asado (grilled meat on a wood fire) and some other delicacies including sweet gizzard, blood sausage, tripe and sweetbread. On returning to the Radisson hotel from our pre tour ramble of the city we met up with some other delegates that had also arrived a day earlier for a lovely evening meal in the hotel bar before retiring to catch up on some much needed sleep.

The next morning breakfast was on the 25th floor of the hotel where you could see most of Montevideo’s old town as the city juts out into the River Plate.

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And since the tour did not officially begin until later that evening this view inspired us early arrivals to take a hop on hop off bus tour around the city. This two hour trip allowed us to take in the baroque style of Colonial architecture of the old town and the neoclassical French and Italian boulevards of new town. For lunch we indulged in the cultural meat feast at the Mercado del Puerto before putting on our glad rags for our welcome cocktails at the British Embassy. The UK Ambassador Ben LysterBinns and one of the master minds behind this tour Walter Mario Danboriarena kindly welcomed all thirty delegates to Uruguay.

Shorthorns were introduced to the country in 1887 and were the number one premier breed, the Shorthorn council are hoping to see the breed reclaim this status. Spirits were high with glasses of bubbly flowing and plenty of canapés which ended a lovely evening as we all looked forward to the ensuing days adventures.

April 4th armed with our formidable tour guide Jimena Sarroca we headed North West 72km to the first farm property of the late Hugo H Laurnaga which is managed by Marcelo Salvino Sellera and located in the Rincon del Pino. The farm is 1,200 hectares with natural and cultivated fields of clover, lotus and fescue.

Bringing in the stock

The cattle are mainly pedigree Shorthorn and have been since the early 1930’s, since then the herd have been progressive in the continued improvement of the breed. The herd have produced a good quality of stock but the farm is constantly committed in trying to move forward and breed animals that reflect what the market is demanding. As a first time visitor to any South American country I have to admit what a novel and totally captivating sight watching the gaucho’s round up the cattle is. The gauchos are the most obliging, polite and hospitable countrymen. After a sweet treat of delicious tiny deserts and a quick coffee we were off to the next farm.

The second stud of the day was that of Rodolfo Lugaro the current Shorthorn President, who would become a vital member along the tour speaking on behalf of the farmers and ourselves, he became the tie that bound us. Rodolfo and his family only have fifteen pedigree shorthorns, they would like to increase to twenty-five as they only have enough acreage for this number.

He oversees (owns/manages) 4,000 hectares in total of maize, corn and soya crops. Recently Rodolfo has changed his calving period because the calves have better growth rates through the autumn and the cows fair better.

Rodolfo had tied up two of his impressive show animals that his children seemed at great ease with. Before leaving we indulged in yet another Uruguayan sweet treat that involved the abundant dolce de leche and a coffee before being swept off to the last farm of the day.

Our final stop of the day was the La Pangaresa stud. Hector Bove and his family had gone above and beyond showing us a fantastic welcome into his home for lunch. The grandchildren dressed in traditional outfits greeted us on the bus with dried flower bouquets before they escorted the bus down the flag decorated drive on their horses to the marquee.

Here the bombardment of food began with nibbles of chorizo, blood sausage, olives, cheese and emapanadas (tiny cheese filled pasties), drinks continuously flowed as the salads and beef cooked on stakes in the garden surrounded by an open wood fire was served. The staff were impeccable and never missed a beat as extra meat was promptly served to Graham Madeley, Frank Milnes’ extra large red wine glass never seemed to diminish and Malcolm Douglas’ sweet tooth had more than one fix and that was just our table! Stuffed and struggling to move we eventually all piled into the pick up trucks of family and friends and headed to see a sample of Hector’s 1,500 head of stock that are reared over 1,600 hectares. His five members of staff accompanied by neighbouring gaucho’s easily and swiftly paraded selected groups of young bulls, cull cows, in calf heifers and calved cows with followers for us to admire. I was intrigued to learn that the cull cows are not selected primarily on age or reproductive problems although these too play a small role, the main problem is teeth decay; too short and they cannot graze.

Frank Milnes trying Mate

We saw a good group of two and a half year old steers that had reached the desired 500kilo mark ready for slaughter.

And then a highlight for some, the gaucho’s allowed a few of the tour group to jump on board their horses. Well jump is perhaps the wrong word, hauled on aboard is probably a more apt description! After a great start to the tour with fabulous hospitality at every turn we headed to the Historical city of Colonia where we ended the night in the Sheraton Hotel bar.

Today was a day set aside as a free day, a term that proved very difficult for our tour guide Jimena to grasp, often she would tell us that lunch or dinner was free when in fact she meant at our own expense! The group began the morning with a tour of the historical city that is 40km from Buenos Aires separated by the River Plate.

Imposter Gaucho’s!

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Originally founded in 1680 Colonia was the apple of discord between the Spanish and Portuguese as the town changed hands seven times between 1680 and 1778. The town is still beautifully preserved where you can watch the world go by over a beverage. Calle de los Suspiros is one of the many tranquil streets which is unchanged since the 18th century and is the most photographed in Uruguay. The street that leads down to the River Plate is aptly named as the ‘Street of Sighs’ because of the prisoners that were being lead to their execution on the the beach or perhaps because of the brothels that lined the cobbled alleyway. After the tour we parted ways before reconvening back at the hotel where a slight language miscommunication caused problems for Charles Horton as one pizza turned into eight!!

On the road again we headed north of Colonia to the El Timbo stud of Elzer Detjen. We were greeted by his daughter Ximena who helps with the management of the 440 hectares that rears 320 shorthorn cattle. The farm was founded in 1872 and the family started breeding pedigree shorthorns in the 1920s. They have been dedicated to the breed ever since.

Most Uruguayan farms run one animal on 0.8hectares but at El Timbo this is doubled which means that the heifers are calving in over three years old because they take longer to reach the ideal growth rates. Registered cows are AI’d and any potential pedigree bulls are then reared to be used over the commercial stock. Before leaving the gaucho’s gave us a display of their skills in separating and lassoing stock. Easily pleased tourists!!

After leaving Ximena and family we headed to Fray Bentos which is now a UNESCO Heritage site, the first in the country.

First we ate lunch in the aptly named restaurant of Wolves before we were shown around the dilapidated industrial ruins.

Typical Uruguay BBQ

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The factory stands alone on the east bank of the River Uruguay and was opened in 1859 by the German firm Liebig’s Extract of Meat Company, which invented the Oxo cube and fed the German troops during the First World War. In 1924 the British took over and introduced the first electricity in the country and refrigeration chambers which meant that the leftover meat from the oxo process could be utilized as corned beef and frozen products could be exported too. The factory created over 4,000 jobs and slaughtered nearly 3,200 cattle over two days every month.

Malcolm Douglas (AUS), Frank Milnes (UK) Lawrie Willett (AUS) & Charles Dawney (ARG) in their gaucho hats

To work in the slaughter house was the highest paid job but the pay cheque was withheld if the employee did not visit a psychologist every month for those two days work.

Everything except the moo was used; the ears and tail went to create art brushes, the organs went into fertilizer, meat that was exported was shipped within two days and other parts could be refrigerated for up to two months.

The factory owner preferred to employ people to work within areas they were used to, Russians and Polish employees worked in the fridge departments because they were assumed to be acclimatised to the cold but they could only work for twenty minutes then spend fifty minutes outside because of the ammonia. Working in the factory was not exclusively a mans job. Swept back onto the bus we travelled further north to the town of Salto for a nights rest.

After breakfast we headed out of Salto north east to the Gilardo’s stud in Los Sauces of Devoto, the first of three farms today. Here the family own 850 hectares and run 400 Shorthorns as spring and autumn calvers. The family have been breeding Shorthorns for well over eighty-five years which have given this stud a great foundation. The herd is well uniformed and looked in great condition being reared on natural grazed grass. We stayed at this farm for a fabulous lunch provided by the family as endless trays of chorizo sausage and pork were followed by the most delicious steak cooked traditionally on an open fire pit fuelled by wood.

Some of the tour soon dropped off to sleep on the bus when we left in a delightful meat coma!

Our next herd was that of Juan Francisco’s Nascimento Stud La Loma, named for the sloping valleys. This is perhaps the only part of Uruguay that is not flat, the ground is quiet rocky and because of this the soil is also the poorest quality in the country. Juan owns 1,900 hectares and owns 1,600 stock (cattle and his pedigree sheep combined) but he also rents some of his land to a neighbouring Hereford breeder. This is a small pedigree herd which unfortunately has fallen hard to two mishaps; one by the AI inseminator who mixed the hereford and shorthorn straws up and secondly by the use of a bull that did not reach pedigree Shorthorn status.

Ximena Detjen talks to the group

Luckily Juan has several older Championship cows that he is reliant on to breed the next generations of pedigree stock.

The final herd of the day was the Santa Haydee Stud of Nicolas Monteverde. Nicolas and his wife own 2,200 hectares and run 1,800 non pedigree shorthorns on grazed grass through to finishing. Other enterprises include 3,500 sheep and they rent 1,500 hectares on another farm. They are dedicated to the Shorthorn breed and have been since the early 1900’s when his grandfather introduced the breed and used to show pedigree bulls. Calves will be weaned at five months to give the cow relief through the winter. The followers weigh on average 160kilos, 1–2 year olds 340kilos and 3 year olds 500kilos plus.

All three of the farms we have seen today run very economical systems which is why the Shorthorn breed suits them, all the animals are grass reared with no supplement, no fertilizer and with 85% success rate of first time pregnancies. The landscape where these farms are located is vast and extremely deserted, except for the occasional vehicle that passes through. The 45-60km between each was empty which makes you wonder how the stock are ever accounted for. Excellent employees are the answer, on average the head gaucho earns US$800 a month and the general men earn US$500 on top of their accommodation, food, taxes and hospital bills. With the light disappearing quickly we all clambered back on board the pick up trucks that had to escort us down to the farm and headed back to the bus. That night we stayed in Tacuarembo.

The following day we headed to see the Anguila Blanca stud who unfortunately because of the weather had moved a selection of their stock to the local cattle market because the tracks to the farm were far to wet to travel on. The Soares de Lima family have been breeding Shorthorns for over one hundred years and are amongst the first entries in the Uruguayan herd book which started in 1887. This is a very well family run farm that manages over 1,000 cows, three hundred of which are pedigree shorthorns the herd manager Marco talked us through the pedigree stock. “Shorthorns are ideal because they are economical grazers with great mobility, moderate frames and good reproductive attributes. The animal must suit the farm conditions for profitable production” and the Shorthorns do that well here. Amongst the selected animals on show were two of the herds sixteen year old cows that still looked fighting fit with great spirit, the longevity of these two was particularly impressive and a quality the farm admires.

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Uruguayan Organisers (L-R) Rodolfo Lugaro, Marcelo Salvino Sellera, Augustin Danboriarena, Octacilio Echenayusia, Pedro Scandroglio and Mario Danboriarena

After the obligatory farm photograph we headed into the auctions social club for yet another delicious meat feast kindly supplied by Ricardo Juan Soares de Lima and family. Here Malcolm Douglas bartered with one of the young gaucho’s for his silver knife that was beautifully crafted, we did wonder if Australia would let him back in the country!! On leaving the auction site we headed further North to Rivera which borders with Brazil, merely a road separates the two countries! Before finding our hotel we “tourists” had one thing to tick off our holiday agenda, Gaucho shopping! Since this was Mario’s local town he graciously escorted us to the ideal spot where everyone indulged their inner cowboy/cowgirl. We ended the evening in the hotel Rivera Casino where some light entertainment ensued.

Saturday 9th April was perhaps the most eagerly anticipated day for me at least, as we headed to our fellow touring companion’s farm. We were greeted at the farm entrance and carted in on pick up trucks where we met Mario and Ileana Danboriarena’s family; Mario’s mother Teresita, son Augustin who also helps with the running of the farm and daughter in law Sophia. Mario also introduced us to his staff members, who one could suggest are like extended family since most of the employees have worked on the farm in excess of twenty years, the newest member has been there for fifteen years and the oldest forty years.

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The Danboriarena’s have been farming in Uruguay since 1871 and they have been breeding premier Shorthorns since the 1930’s. The Santa Maria stud have 120 pedigree Shorthorns, 450 commercial Shorthorns, 2,200 cattle overall, 2,000 Romney Marsh sheep and in 1984 the 3,000 hectare farm also started the cultivation of rice. The farm runs a similar system to what we had previously seen, calves stay on their mothers for no more than six months, services take place between beef shorthorn

November and February with a second chance in July.

The herd is in the most part naturally grazed across thirty three paddocks except for the special few that are shown or required for flushing, these animals receive ab lib grain on clover pasture. The family have numerous accolades for their Championship winning herd of cattle and sheep which reinforces the quality of this prominent herd. Heifers are served at 1½ years old and the stocking rate is 1-1.5per hectare which demonstrates the better quality of land in this area and helps with the fertility success rate. On the odd occasion that a cow does struggle to get in calf and she is a pedigree animal they do persist to maintain the family line. But the shorthorns generally prove themselves in the long term as excellent breeders and can remain in the herd in excess of fourteen years of age.

After the gaucho’s had done a tremendous job showing us the cattle the family provided us with yet another fabulous lunch and light entertainment of traditional tango dancing which certainly pricked the attention of all the gentlemen in the group! The family had decorated the old airplane hanger which used to be the form of transportation on to the farm for our lunch with all the show ribbons and flags of the delegates.

Once the entertainment had ceased we were ferried back to the bus which had got stuck in the mud turning around and had to be pulled out. Most of us took the opportunity that evening to say we had been in two places at once by straddling the Uruguayan-Brazil border before venturing further into Brazil for dinner.

Another exciting visit today as we went to Octacilio Echenayusia’s family farm which is an extremely well managed property that runs 500 pedigree and commercial shorthorns (excluding the Herefords) across 2,000 hectares. We were greeted by Octa, his wife and four children at the gates of the farm where his eldest daughter out shone her father with her excellent English greeting, and his four year old son rode like

an expert gaucho helping with the round up of the cattle!!

The summer has been extremely harsh here but the stock looked in good condition. Octa runs the cattle mainly on natural grazed grass but finishes them on cultivated soya, rye and clover pastures for the final five months. He also runs his heifers in cultivated paddocks when he is ready to serve them at 2years old because he finds this improves the fertility success rate, this time around he has 100% positive to date.

Once we had viewed the cattle Octa had set up a little bit of fun in the form of a judging day which was a pleasant surprise.

Step forward the international judges; Oscar (Uruguayan auctioneer), Sally Horrell (UK), John Guilfoyle (AUS), Charles Dawney (ARG) and Ian Dibble (NZ dairy judge gone rogue).

The judges had five pens of five bulls to pick the best bull from, this bull was then put forward to the final five where both adults and children could have a go at placing and reason giving.

What a relief that most of the judges seemed on the same page! We then sat down for a tasty lamb lunch which was cooked on open racks where the beautiful undulating countryside stretched out uninterrupted as far as the eyes could see. The fields were full of red, white and roan cattle but pictures could not do the view justice enough. Reluctantly we then stepped back on board our trusty bus for the tedious five hour journey to Florida where our nights rest was at San Pedro de Timote, an old monastery farm turned hotel.

With a few hours free this morning many of the tour group opted to jump on a horse and trail around the hotel’s farm land for an hour under the false pretence that they were real gaucho’s! This was the first time that some of the group decided to sample a Uruguayan social pass time Maté, courtesy of the head gaucho that gave us a tour of the farm. This drink is the infusion of the leaves from the llex paraguianensis shrub of the holly family and drunk socially. The leaves are placed into a gourd cup with a silver straw called a bombilla and soaked in hot water. Unlike tea, Maté does not get bitter if left and can be topped up multiple times, however the drink does taste very similar to black bitter tea! The effects are like that of caffeine making the drinkers feel more alert and less hungry and once begun the gourd may continue to circulate for hours as the group relax, chat and watch the world go by. Lunch was promptly served at 11:30 where the group decided to thank our bus driver Marcelo and Jimena with a Auld Lang Syne send off before a swift exit to the farm of Bonifacio Nunez in the district of Rocha.

Unfortunately the treacherous roads meant that the expected two hour trek took four and a half hours and we arrived at the Laguna Merlin stud rather later than planned with the daylight fading.

Bonifacio and his son have been running the 250 hectare farm of 70 shorthorns since 2000 but the herd originated in the 1920’s by Bonifacio’s grandfather in law. Bonifacio, who was introduced by our trusty Shorthorn translator Rodolfo as a living legend, and his staff quickly showed us the herd which is bred for the purpose of introducing Shorthorn genetics into commercial herds throughout the South-East of Uruguay. The Shorthorns vital traits are important for crossbreeding and the Laguna Merlin herd have been spreading the wealth of the breed for years. With the light gone we were invited inside to enjoy some lovely pastries, tea, coffee and the illusive hot chocolate that some of the tour group had been craving. Before saying our good byes the tour felt that this was the ideal moment to say a proper farewell and many thanks to our fabulous tour mother Jimena who had certainly gone above and beyond the call of duty to make this tour a success. She would be departing the next day as the conference commenced and would be sorely missed by all. The final destination for the next three nights of the tour would be Punte del Este a beach resort where the Atlantic Ocean meets the River Plate.

Today was day one of the conference and the first day of glorious sunshine! Up until now the weather had been kind to us and Rodolfo had commented that “God must be a Shorthorn breeder” because everyday before the tour and every night during the skies had unleashed thunder and lightening rain storms. But the rain had ceased every time we viewed any cattle. Frank’s response was that “the sun always shines on the righteous!” The conference agenda included the country reports and a speech on the Global Influence of the Dairy Shorthorn by “Dr” Graham Madeley a status which might have slightly gone to his head! This talk was based around the Dairy Shorthorns better calving index, lower maintenance cost, easy calving, good legs and feet and longevity. Other topics focused on ‘Why the time is right to Increase Shorthorn Market Share’ by Barry Jordan from the USA and the ‘Innovation in Livestock of Uruguay: Past, Present and Future in building Competitiveness’ by Juan Manuel Soares de Lima. The day ended with a presentation to the key speakers and more importantly to Frank Milnes. Numerous delegates from different countries showed their respect and admiration for the work and commitment that Frank had shown throughout his service to the Shorthorn breed worldwide.

Frank was left speechless perhaps for the first time ever and his calm and collected demeanour cracked at the kind words of praise, he will be sorely missed.

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Well today was certainly bitter sweet as it was the last day of the tour where we will have to say a sad farewell to some fabulous new friends and a beautifully quiet and untouched country, that I would certainly recommend to any traveller. But first the conference topics of the day revolved around the beef sector with key speakers focusing on new technologies for cattle breeding, trials results from a 7,800 cow research station in Nebraska where over the years they have evaluated 37 breeds and Dr Jorge Bonino promoted the quality and traceability of Uruguayan beef. This has been a very successful Shorthorn conference in Uruguay and the breed definitely has a strong future here. The breeds traits of fantastic fertility, economical grazers with good growth rates and above all great mobility are key to the breeds bright future. The cattle we have seen have been moderate in size, compact clean fleshed with phenomenal legs and feet. I have no doubt that the use of Shorthorn genetics is on the increase not only in this country but world wide. We just have to battle through all the red tape and guidelines surrounding importing genetics, as Uruguay is currently forbidden to import from the UK, a rule which I hope is being revised. The Beef and Dairy Shorthorns are definitely the breed of tomorrow in an increasingly difficult market.

Economical production is the solid foundation on which the highly functional Shorthorn breed was built and will thrive.

I am sure that I speak for the entire tour group when I say that we cannot express enough gratitude to the people who made this trip possible. All the host farms and families who welcomed us with open arms we hope that if you ever venture to our part of the world we can repay the kindness. Special thanks go out to Rodolfo, your English was a blessing, and Mario, you both must have worked tirelessly to organise this tour with the help of the other committee members Pedro Scandroglio, Augustin Danboriarena, Octacilio Echenayusia and Marcelo Salvino Sellera you all kept us entertained along the way. Not forgetting Jimena who determinedly lead us around the country and catered to our every whim, we know we were not an easy bunch to organise! Words do not do the experience any justice. Thank You. The World Shorthorn Conference is a fantastic way to see parts of the world that you may not have thought of travelling to whist incorporating your passion for farming. Uruguay is certainly a country that many tourists do not reach which gives the land a real sense of being untarnished. The emptiness of the countryside gives to a sense of time to spare in the people and this embroils the country with such a special charm.

Good luck Australia in 2019 I hope to see you all there!

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Kicking off on St Georges Day, we’ll be making mundane meals a whole lot tastier with the mini roast. The perfect treat for two, they are delicious joints of beef you know and love, just smaller!

We’ll be championing Red Tractor Assured British Beef through PR, local events, blogger engagement and social media in a fun and entertaining way, in order to celebrate the great taste and versatility of the nation’s favourite meat!

Visit www.ladiesinbeef.org.uk or contact Jilly Greed to find out more. jilly@ladiesinbeef.org.uk 07850 554 713

SYMPHONY Beef Shorthorn This year we feature our stock bull: SYMPHONY HORATIO DOB: 11/01/2014 Sire: Beautry Excalibur Dam: Rowanlea Blythsome He has sired some promising heifers to join the herd next year.

ROWANLEA BLYTHSOME with her twin steers by Fearn Wyvis back in calf to Wyvis.

Having had 3 male calvings hoping for a heifer next year !

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Breakheart Herd wins Improved Herd Award for the Shorthorn breed The Breakheart herd, owned by Ian Rickatson from Millbrook in Bedfordshire, has been recognised by the AHDB Beef & Lamb as the most improved herd of Shorthorn cattle in England for 2016.

Ian farms in partnership with his parents at Breakheart Hill Farm. As a newcomer to the breed, he was surprised to find his herd are enjoying an early success.

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 ten UK breeds.

Sixteen years ago, Ian joined the family farm working alongside his parents on their 100-acre outdoor pig unit. In 2008, the farm diversified, adding a 12,000 free range hen laying unit, which required 30 of the 100 acres to be put down to permanent pasture.

Utilising this 30 acres, Ian decided to start a new cattle enterprise and a few commercial stores were bought in. Over time, the chicken operation expanded to 24,000 hens and, with further grass available by 2013, Ian’s focus had turned to building up his own pedigree herd.

“I was attracted to the Shorthorn as a commercially viable breed and, being used to feeding three tonnes of cereal-based feed to the chicken unit each day, was looking for a breed that would thrive on a forage-based system,” Ian said.

“In the modern world, there is a need to carefully balance competition for food between humans and livestock. I believe it is necessary for livestock producers to promote breeds that do well off forage.”

With help from Charles Horrell, owner of the Podehole Shorthorn herd and President for the breed society at the time, Ian purchased his foundation cows from the Derryage herd.

He purchased two more animals at the Skipton sale the same year, including an in-calf cow from Podehole and a Maiden heifer from the Highlee Herd.

The Breakheart herd has been performance recorded from the outset and Ian had in mind the performance figures behind the breeding when making these early purchases.

“The Derryage heifers, though unrecorded, were sired by a well-known recorded bull with above average figures. I was satisfied that our base herd would be a good standard,” he said.

The following year, Ian went to the Tofts herd at Kelso and purchased three more cows with calves at foot, two maiden heifers and a five-year-old stock bull, Tofts Winner, bred by James Playfair.

“These animals had figures as well as looks and I was able to purchase from a couple of the breeding lines that I had in mind,” Ian said.

“Progeny from Tofts Winner are coming through with fantastic growth rates and muscling traits identified through back-fat scanning are high.”

Ian is keen to expand the herd carefully, using Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) alongside conformation and breed type to help to guide his decisions. The pedigree herd now has 22 Shorthorn females, including heifers. The last of the pigs went this year and the final section of the farm has been reseeded.

His aim is to produce a good pedigree herd and build a reputation for breeding quality bulls and heifers. Now is the steady process to see what works and what doesn’t. By breeding his own female replacements, he aims to build the herd to 40 females.

“Both the pig and poultry industries are light years ahead in terms of utilising genetics endorsed through performance figures. In my opinion EBVs cannot be ignored and they don’t hurt commercial trade,” Ian said.

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“Coming from a pig and poultry background, both with scrupulous biosecurity, I wanted to maintain high health environments for this enterprise and, planning to sell livestock, it was essential to develop the Elite health status the herd currently commands.

“Even though it’s early days, I’m pleased to see that I am making progress with the EBVs, especially for the commercial traits.”

The majority of Ian’s heifers are retained from the spring calving herd and, to date, all males become steers and are finished under 24 months from grass.

To complement the related females in the herd, Ian makes use of artificial insemination to provide some different bloodlines, always selecting proven bulls with good figures. This is providing useful genetic diversity within the herd.

Ian aims to build his reputation through word of mouth and attending sales when he has the right animals to put forward and time allows.

Commenting on his win, Ian concluded: “I am both surprised and excited to receive this award at the beginning of this venture with my Shorthorn herd and hope to build on this success in the future.”

Breeder: I J Rickatson (Ian) Breakheart Hill Farm, Millbrook, Bedfordshire Herd: Breakheart

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Cattle sold annually at Stirling, Skipton, Longtown & Dumfries Shawhill Lovely Jade (P) (21/03/15), Champion Shorthorn, Skipton, 2016 - 5,900gns to P. Scott Taylor, Barnaigh

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Linear Classification

Members watch the society’s chief classifier, Meurig James in action on the yard

The Beef Shorthorn Society’s linear classification scheme has been wholeheartedly embraced by our members. Within the first 14 months of launch, over 1,600 cattle from 60 herds have been classified and we have an existing waiting list of herds.

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

We marked the initiative’s first anniversary in July with a workshop staged at Hannington, Swindon and kindly hosted

by Charles Horton and his family. Following presentations

by Frank Milnes and chief classifier, Meurig James, visitors had the opportunity to find out for themselves how cows are classified with a demonstration on the yard.

Linear classification is a voluntary initiative available for take up by all members, free of charge.

Linear classification – why and what for Beef Shorthorn 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.

Linear classification is an additional tool in the box that brings instant benefits.

Believed to be the most comprehensive of its kind offered by any beef breed society, Beef Shorthorn linear classification is designed to identify females with strong maternal traits and good structural soundness.

Quotes from the day………….

When we look to sell bulls we’re aware that many purchasers may not have seen their dams. Linear assessment provides independent evidence that mothers are structurally correct, so this is a useful management tool when looking at progeny.

We’re keen on data, and for us this is the next step towards adding value. Linear classification will help all breeders to identify correct dams of bulls for breeding and continue to develop the herd book; we need to encourage them to select for strong maternal phenotypic traits – good legs, stature and udders. We want to breed Beef Shorthorn cows that last.

Tina Russell Stanford Park and Longfield herds, Stanford in the Vale, Oxon

Breeders carrying out whole herd classification can immediately identify the strongest bloodlines to select from, which in turn enables them to accelerate progress within their breeding programmes and offer an improved functional suckler cow.

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

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Whilst my selection decisions are influenced by Breedplan data, I still judge by eye and it starts at birth. However, in future if I’m in any doubt and a bull calf’s dam and grand dam are both classified Excellent, then I will now think twice about putting a ring on him.

We want to keep a small quality herd – we own just four cows and six heifers, and we believe linear classification will help us to select the right animals to breed from. We do sell some young bulls, so this new tool should help us to select from the best dams.

Charles Horton

Terry and Alison Ruby

Hannington herd, Swindon, Wilts

Ashwater herd, Beaworthy, Devon

Linear classification has introduced an independent pair of eyes to our herd, and a new benchmark against the breed as a whole. We found the process to be very straight forward and it confirmed to us what we thought, however it was the independent view that counted. The bottom of the herd will continue to be culled as we strive for VG and Excellent – in fact 85% of the herd is already there.

Beef Shorthorn breeders can in future take a leaf out of dairy producers books. These farmers who are driven by AI, make informed selection criteria using production and classification data without ever seeing the bull. In fact, the opportunity for our breeders to take up linear classification has led me to firmly believe that future demand for Beef Shorthorn bulls will lie in those out of dams classified VG or Excellent.

Consistency of quality is the key for us when buying a bull, so now I can check the individual animal’s parentage, his family and overall, the herd.

Frank Milnes

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Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme For Premiums of up to 25p/kg on Shorthorn Sired Cattle

The Scheme Following on from the success of the Traditional Beef Scheme, Morrisons have now launched a new The Best Shorthorn beef range, exclusively for Shorthorn sired cattle.

Shorthorn sired heifers and steers under 30 months of age are eligible for premiums of up to 25p/kg, and must weigh between 270 and 400kg deadweight, grading O+ to –U, fat class 3 – 4L to achieve top premiums.

‘The Best’ Shorthorn Beef Range The specification for cattle on the scheme provides the best possible quality beef for our customers, and is aptly named ‘The Best’ range. The beef is aged for 21 days and proudly holds the Beef Shorthorn Society logo on its packaging, now available in 100 Morrisons stores across the UK. We need your help As we develop the breed programme, we ask all breeders to ensure that all calves are registered with named sires on passports to ensure that breeders are eligible for rightful premiums when cattle are sold as stores. As a business we will be moving to registered sire bonuses by Summer 2017 and to solely registered sires by 2019.

Become a supplier As we grow the Beef Shorthorn scheme, we are actively seeking new farmers to join our producer group.

Declaration forms and information packs can be obtained from the Beef Shorthorn website, our website www.morrisons-farming.com or from the Woodhead Bros Livestock office on 01282 729153.

For information contact:

Jim Holden (England/ Wales): 07831 555076 | Michael Winchester (England): 07801100092 | Richard Henderson (Scotland):07885110762 | Michael Wilson (Scotland): 07581412433

Morrisons launches first ever supermarket Shorthorn Beef brand in store 2016 witnessed the culmination of Beef Shorthorn Society working for six years in partnership with Morrisons to develop the Shorthorn Beef brand supply chain under its ‘The Best’ range.

In September, Morrisons rolled out the first ever supermarket Shorthorn Beef brand with a full range of steaks, salmon-cut and topside joints available in over 100 stores UK-wide.

The Society’s agreement is for Morrisons to be the sole UK supermarket to retail Shorthorn Beef and highlights the company’s long standing commitment to the breed. All Shorthorn Beef packaging carries the breed logo.

The supermarket is currently sourcing between 130 and 150 cattle per week. All cattle sired by a pedigree registered Beef Shorthorn bull are eligible for the scheme which is offering a premium on O+ and better of up to 25p per kg.

Joe Mannion, Morrisons head of livestock procurement said: “As we grow the Shorthorn Beef scheme we are actively seeking new farmers to join our producer group.” So far 200 finishers are supplying the scheme.

Jodie Bolland, Morrisons livestock and farming development manager said: “After years of work, we have built a supply chain that allows us to sell a Shorthorn branded beef product into selected Morrisons supermarkets. The beef delivers unequalled eating quality and is managed carefully though our own meat processing company, Woodhead Bros.”

The Beef Shorthorn sired cattle are finished for the last 90 days on a specific balanced diet comprising 35% starch DM. Once processed the choice steak cuts are gently dry aged, which complements the breed’s inherent eating quality and produces a steak with great flavour and tenderness.

Geoff Riby, Milly Fyfe and Frank Milnes launching Shorthorn Beef brand

Beef Shorthorn Society chief executive, Milly Fyfe commented: “We are thrilled to witness what is a landmark - the launch of the Shorthorn Beef brand, which will help to connect farming with consumers. Since we established our working partnership with Morrisons in 2010 which is adding value to the steers once a by-product, BCMS registrations of Beef Shorthorn and Beef Shorthorn cross cattle have increased by a massive 64%, more than double the percentage increase in populations of the next highest breed, whilst during the same period, the suckler cow population has declined by approximately 8%.

“In turn, the growing demand for Beef Shorthorn as a functional suckler cow has stimulated enthusiast interest amongst breeders. Since 2010, growth has been exponential; pedigree Beef Shorthorn annual registrations have increased by over 39% whilst society membership has risen by 42%.”

She added: “We look forward to continuing the journey working with Morrisons, to help increase the supply of cattle sired by a registered Beef Shorthorn bull and make available this very high quality product accompanied by full traceability and provenance to consumers in even more stores throughout the country.”

If you are interested in becoming a supplier, please contact one of the following Morrisons team: Jim Holden (England / Wales): 07831 555076 Michael Winchester (England): 07801100092 Richard Henderson (Scotland):07885110762 Michael Wilson (Scotland): 07581412433

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“VENI, VIDI, VICI”

Andrew and Helen Tomkins’ choice of traditional breeds to supply their direct meat marketing business have proved right and, now, 17 years on, the Beef Shorthorn is pivotal to its success.

They wanted breeds which would not only be efficient meat producers but would also fit into the environment at Hallsford Farm, Haggbeck in north Cumbria.

As an accountant with a background in industry, Andrew researched breeds which would not only be efficient but produce a quality end product which they could market at food fairs and farmers markets, after processing in their onfarm butchery.

Ongoing feedback from consumers is consistently giving the ‘wow’ factor for the eating quality of the Shorthorn beef which is very satisfying for the Tomkins.

The Tomkins farm 240 acres, running a herd of 30 pedigree Beef Shorthorn breeding females plus followers and 200 Llanwenog sheep, some of which are bred to the Charollais.

Andrew looks after the farming side of the operation with the help of a full time man while Helen runs the marketing of the beef and lamb.They also employ two butchers.

Their own Hallsford Beef Shorthorn herd has evolved by running a closed herd with foundation females from Glenisla and Dunsyre as well as Marfen and the focus being on selective culling and breeding through stock bulls and AI. “The Shorthorn is a breed which will fit in the environment from the outback of Australia to north Cumbria. We have developed a herd which suits our farm, which was initially organic,” said Andrew.

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“Shorthorns are still quite big animals but they can thrive here half way up the hill and they are thrifty without much need for additional concentrate feed.

“The objective of my breeding is to produce an animal which is not too hungry, which has good growth rates and can produce a good sized carcase. Good length, a very correct back, good locomotion and a priority is temperament. If we detect any animal with a bad temperament it goes for burgers!”

Andrew has studied the herd’s genetics thoroughly, focusing on particular lines and then selecting different bulls accordingly.

Three very different types of stock bulls currently used have been home bred. Hallsford Figaro is by Alta-Cedar Samurai, a North American sire with semen sold through Red Cattle Genetics.

Figaro, at four years old, is out of one of the herd’s best cows, Hallsford Carnation Briar 3rd and the genetic mix has produced a stocky and easy fleshing bull producing the quality carcases Andrew wants.

In contrast, Hallsford Gauntlet has massive growth rates and size, producing roan calves.He is by Red Cattle Genetics’ Australian bull, Ingleton C III and is out of Hallsford Butterfly 5th.

The third stock bull Andrew describes as ‘more modern’ and a ‘six pack’ type of bull with a more continental type of conformation. The three year old bull is by home bred Hallsford Dominic.

The Tomkins had the sale leader at 4,500gns at the February society sale in Carlisle with Hallsford Grenade, a two year old red and white bull by AI bull Dunsyre Cavalier.

In the years since they have been involved with the Beef Shorthorn, the breed has developed with relatively few herds in the UK to what is now an increasingly popular breed producing a top end quality produce, but with a lower cost base, which supermarket Morrisons has taken a big interest in and is marketing through its stores.

“We have developed a precise specification for the carcases we put through our butchery. We have tried buying the odd finished animal but it doesn’t work. Wd want the right level of fat cover on the carcases. Too much is bad as it incurs more about costs in the butchery,” said Andrew.

Steers, third rate heifers and any bulls which do not make the grade for breeding are taken through to finishing.

The Tomkins want to breed females with very correct udders and pencil teats to help the calves latch on. Shorthorns are generally very good mothers and Hallsford females are bred for their milkiness.

To meet the retail sale requirements, some store cattle are bought in at eight to 12 months old, either privately or through the ring, although demand for the Beef Shorthorn has been driving up store prices.

The herd is EBV recorded and bulls are selected both on their figures and their conformation.

The cattle are finished from 21 months onwards. A move is being made towards concentrating again on May calving to help minimise any risk of disease and be more cost-effective, yet still providing a year-round supply of finished beef.

“Because we don’t grow our own feed on the farm other than big bale silage which we feed the cows along with mineral buckets, the cattle have to produce without a lot of additional inputs. They are fed a proprietary 16% protein concentrate with growing heifers getting 1.5kg a day.

There is a need for additional feed throughout the winter for the heifers and store cattle.

The farm is on glacial clay and is gently sloping to the south in a microclimate created by the Lyne Valley and the Solway Firth and, while it is on the boundary of dairying country and all the land is ploughable and could grow barley, the Tomkins are choosing to make the most of their grassland and using red clover mixes in their re-seeds.

The aim is to have an income both from breeding bulls and females as well as from the direct meat sales - www. hallsfordfarmproduce.co.uk.

“Directly marketing our product gives us stability in building and planning our business. It is also good to see the beef through to the finished product and the reaction from consumers. It give us confidence that the bull we are using and the cattle we are producing are providing the right quality carcase. We can see the improvements. It is very satisfying.”

The Llanwenog has proved to be a good choice through its efficiency and prolificacy. Half are now bred to the Charollais. Both lamb and mutton are all sold through the farm retail business.

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Sires used are: Hallsford Figaro (Altar Cedar Samurai), Hallsford Gauntlet (Ingleton C111) above, Hallsford Griffon Fresh meat BUY online at

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Catherina Cunnane interviews:

Martin Kelly of Ricketstown Shorthorns based in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow.

PJ, Carmel and Martin Kelly farm a herd comprising of twenty Pedigree Shorthorn cattle under the ‘Ricketstown’ prefix in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow.

The family herd dates back to 1982, however Martin’s Grandfather Jack Farrell was a herd manager for various Shorthorn herds dating back to the late 1940’s, up until his retirement in 1982.

His involvement and management of Shorthorn herds throughout the country sparked Martin’s interest in the breed and now deems the Kelly family third generation Shorthorn breeders.

‘I was reared in a family who always had a great interest in the Shorthorn breed, so therefore it was inevitable that my interest would develop and it did from a very young age.

My parents PJ and Carmel bought their first Shorthorn heifer in 1982 at the Moyglare dispersal sale and they also bought a heifer in the same year from Ballingarrane Estate. That particular heifer was Ballingarrane Lady Winsonia 72nd and she won the prestigious RDS Show four times.’ Martin explained.

‘Having been reared in a family which such a strong interest in the breed, I of course wanted to carry on this tradition. They are also a very docile breed and easy to work with.’ He added.

Martin’s believes that the key to producing any top-quality suckler herd is an emphasis on the breeding programme, involving the selection of the best available genetics.

‘We use selective AI in some of the early calvers, strategically picking certain bulls for particular family lines, which helps to broaden the genetic pool. Our stock bull ‘Podehole Elite’ is used on most of the herd. We are very in the process of choosing genetics we use mainly foreign bulls from U.K, Canada and Australia’ Martin explained.

The Kelly family commenced showing shortly after the establishment of the Ricketstown Herd and scooped the RDS Champion of Champion Awards seven times in total and were the only herd ever to win all of the cups in 1987, claiming Tullamore Supreme Champion title for a whopping seven times and Reserve Champion numerous times.

The Ricketstown Herd exhibited at a total seven shows during the Summer of 2016, taking home top honours five times and the Reserve Champion title at three shows. Scooping the AllIreland Shorthorn, two-year-old heifer class title in Mullingar

and Interbreed champion, was one of the highlights for the Kelly family. The most recent venture for the Ricketstown Herd, was the exhibition of a total of five pedigree Shorthorn cattle at Tullamore Show.

Continuing on their winning streak, the family took home Male and Reserve Shorthorn champion title, with the herd’s stock bull ‘Podehole Elite’ weighing a notable 1400kgs, with this being his debut show appearance.

Podehole Elite, a Trojan son carries on from the glorious success of his father, who was Interbreed Champion at Yorkshire and Highland Shows back in 2011.

Trojan has been renowned for siring bulls that have topped sales, securing bids of 14,000 gns.

‘We crossed the border and brought a bull to Sterling Sales Scotland in February 2016. ‘Ricketstown Hurricane’ was two years old and weighed 1.080 kilos. He was deemed first prizewinning senior bull and sold for 6,100 gns.’ Martin said.

Ricketstown Shorthorns are members of the Irish Beef Shorthorn Society since 2007 and also offer animals for sale at the Annual Show and sales hosted by the Society.

‘At the Premier Sale, we have had Champion three out of the last four years. ‘Ricketstown Elijah; was Champion in 2012, he didn’t sell on the day. He was exported to a pedigree breeder in the UK. ‘Liz was champion in 2014, a daughter of Alta Ceder Samurai, she sold for the second highest price on the day. We were awarded champion title with ‘Rosette’ in 2015, a lot which was purchased by Caramba Shorthorns. On top of this ,we have exported five bulls to the UK in the past two years.’ Explained Martin.

For Martin, the highlight for him since commencing farming with Shorthorn cattle was selling a bull in, as his Grandfather brought over a bull to the same sale in 1979 and it was something that he always wanted to do.

‘We were also the first herd to import live Beef Shorthorn cattle into Ireland in 2009, which was the first time this was conducted in 40 years.’

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Millerston Beef Shorthorn Quiet, easy calved, plenty of milk to rear a calf each year and great foragers

Millerston cows by Podehole Beefeater

Ask Jack Ramsay to sum up Beef Shorthorn and he responds in one sentence. “Quiet, easy calved, plenty of milk to rear a calf every year and great at foraging.” Jack along with Grace speaks from more than 20 years of experience, not only from establishing and developing their Millerston herd of 30 breeding females, but also from running a complementary 40 cow Beef Shorthorn cross suckler herd based at Mauchline, near Ayr. “We have the best of both worlds; we have tried and tested Beef Shorthorns in both our pedigree and commercial herds and they have proved to be really good functional suckler cows maturing in the 550kg to 650kg range,” says Jack. “They have great motherability, they can certainly last – the majority are living into double figures - and have consistently shown us that they can look after themselves and work off a solely forage based diet. We farm in a heavy clay area with high annual rainfall, so during the six month winter housed period the breeding females thrive on a diet of silage supplemented with minerals.

“In fact Beef Shorthorn is proving to fit the bill for more and more commercial men who are searching for that functional suckler cow and we breeders are able to meet their needs because of improvements made in the last decade. The breed has been modernised by careful selection of UK bloodlines and with the introduction of Australian and North American genetics, yet at the same time it has retained its native characteristics including hardiness – that thicker skin,” he says.

“Added to that is Morrisons branded Shorthorn Beef scheme which has also upped the ante for the steers, previously a byproduct, and its given them real incentive to try the breed.”

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Millerston’s Beef Shorthorn cross sucklers have replaced a Continental cross Friesian herd. “We cross to a Charolais terminal sire, wean at seven to eight months and an average of 300kg and rear on to sell as yearling stores. “We’ve established a commercial herd of docile,milky, clean fleshing cows: they’re structurally correct, easily calved within a eight-week period, and their calves are up on their feet and suckling before they are dry.”

The same values are reflected in the pedigree herd where Jack also prides himself on breeding cattle with that ‘X factor’ - class, character, conformation and style.

Beef Shorthorn arrived to Millerston by accident in the mid 1990s. “At the time I ran the Millerston Highland fold in partnership with the late Tom McLatchie and was heavily involved in exporting cattle. I was asked to help prepare both the Moncreiffe Beef Shorthorn herd and Highlander fold for dispersal; the Beef Shorthorn’s good nature impressed me so much that I bought two in-calf heifers to run on a commercial basis, and the rest is history! The Highlanders were gradually replaced by Beef Shorthorns and they started to fulfil the new challenge I was seeking.

Millerston cows with five month old calves by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

“Great emphasis is placed on cow families at Millerston as this is where we believe the strength of breeding comes from,” he says. The Moncreiffe heifers led to the establishment of Millerston’s two key families – the Grettas and Iranias whilst two years later the Ramsays invested in another two entries from Calrossie to start the Augusta and Madeline lines.

Jack took the bull by the horns when in 2002 he made his first on-line purchase, without inspection, of the eight month old Wenmar Topnotch for 1,200gns. “I was aware that he was out of noted bloodlines which we’d already seen, and he was the first of a succession of bulls that have each taken us to that next level of herd progress leaving a lot of good, milky breeding cows.”

These bulls included Glenbrae Yogi – Jack says he was a bargain at 1,600gns since he went on to produce bulls selling to 8,000gns with Millerston Diamond and the reserve Stirling junior champion, Millerston Burns Supper at 6,800gns.

Podehole Beefeater was secured in partnership with the Wenmar herd for 14,000gns, the then highest price in the UK since 1946. “Beefeater was bought for his strong, maternal line. He was a big, upstanding bull, full of character and beef with a great disposition and he left a string of outstanding heifers, most of which were retained. Our current herd sire, Meonhill Charlie Chaplin is very modern with great legs, feet and muscle to spare. He’s within Breedplan’s top 1% and is leaving calves with more shape. The first crop of bulls is scheduled for Stirling next February.”

Seeking brand new genetics, the Ramsays have invested in pure Irish blood with Bushypark Tiger.

“His dam is a tremendous breeder and I awarded his full sister breed champion whilst judging at Tullamore Show in 2016. He was only eight months at the time of purchase, however he’s already full of character,” comments Jack.

Grace says the show ring is also important, ‘within reason’.

“We use it to showcase our animals – it’s important to get our cattle out and about for farmers to see and we’re able to make a comparison with other breeders’ animals; there’s always something for us to learn. Then there’s the social aspect which we thoroughly enjoy.”

The couple’s showring efforts have paid off. In the last eight years of focused breeding they’ve secured a glittering array of awards including junior title and reserve female at the Royal Highland, reserve junior champion at the Great Yorkshire and twice junior champion at the Stars of the Future calf show as well as numerous local show titles. Jack is particularly proud of winning the progeny pair class at the Royal Highland twice in the last three years. And at Perth and Stirling sales the herd has achieved three female championships and the supreme male title once.

Herd health is also priority. Millerston is a member of a CHeCS approved scheme. “We operate a preventative health plan with our vet, and it really does pay dividends, not only for us but also to enable us to meet commercial producers’ far reaching demands,” says Grace adding: “Millerston is also among the Beef Shorthorn herds waiting to be linear classified, another management tool which together with a new infusion of bloodlines, is scheduled to take the herd forward and continue breeding a functional suckler cow that meets with increasing market demand.”

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Low input mixed farming: Beef Shorthorn complements a min-till arable system

Beef Shorthorn cows with their six month old calves

If you are a fan of BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, then you’ll be aware of that Home Farm is introducing a no-till strategy. Adam Macey is in fact taking a leaf out of the Cherry family’s books.

Brothers, John and Paul Cherry together with Paul’s son, Alexander are among a growing number of farmers focused on reducing inputs not only to cut costs but also to enhance soil health. “Soil is our most valuable asset,” says John. “Without healthy soils, stepping up sustainable production and in turn achieving a profitable business is impossible to achieve.”

Initially the Cherrys established a min-till strategy managing their mixed farming operation without ploughing, however six years ago they went one further and introduced no-till.

“Initially we thought it would shave off a few more costs,” John explains. “However we found it’s a system that cannot be implemented solely by making a single pass with a no-till seed drill. Instead, it requires a holistic ecosystems approach that takes into consideration the complete crop and livestock environment and its complex interactions with the landscape and beyond.”

Whilst there are many references on-line if you’d like to check out the Cherry’s no-till cropping strategy, The Journal went to Weston, to find out more about their livestock operation featuring a commercial Beef Shorthorn suckler herd.

“We are trying to build a system for the future that is healthy, sustainable and profitable without support payments and have concluded that the trick is to have a complementary livestock enterprise,” John explains. “We’ve developed a simple regime which requires relatively little management input; we are focused on making the cows do all the work, and we’ve found that our Beef Shorthorn have proved they are able to deliver and make money.

“To sum up, they’re great natural grazers, they have that essential quiet temperament and the nice thing is they tend to

John Cherry

Darnalls Hall Farm, Weston, Baldock, Hertfordshire Fact file: 2,000 acres arable 500 acres permanent pasture and woods 130 cow commercial Beef Shorthorn suckler herd Variable soil type: chalky to boulder clay look after themselves and go on to achieve above average performance. We’re achieving 95% calves reared per cows put to the bull, whilst 90% calve in spring within the first six weeks, and 100% within the first two months.

“Beef Shorthorn has also proved to have a tremendously benign temperament, which not only makes for ease of management, but also safety; the village is surrounded by frequently used public footpaths.”

The Cherry’s quest for a functional suckler cow led them to invest in Beef Shorthorn 15 years ago. “We used to buy in black Hereford crosses, however BSE put a stop to that; we moved on to Continental crosses yet they proved to be not the best mothers. We wanted to breed better replacements, so next up was introducing a Beef Shorthorn bull, we found the genetics seemed to fit and since then the herd has become progressively pure. beef shorthorn

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A portion of the commercial Beef Shorthorn suckler herd at Weston

“For example, compared with our previous Continental cows, Beef Shorthorn make for very good mothers; they’re real fighters. They just don’t give up. Each cow will make a big effort to look after her calves and enable it to suck if necessary. We get involved in say one in 30 calvings, however the vast majority will calve on their own providing we get that body condition score right and that is enabled by our winter management regime which enables the cows to stay lean until calving commences in March.

The herd is overwintered from mid-December onwards in open air corals bedded with woodchip and straw and fed home-grown red clover rich silage. “The system is fantastically cheap and effective and the bedding is producing an annual 1,500 tonnes of invaluable FYM. Add the natural fertility which the grazing herd is leaving behind and we no longer apply N, P or K to grazing swards” Grazing is presented in various shapes and forms at Weston - cover crops, herbal leys, a two-year ryegrass ley has proved to be vital in the farm’s rotation for weed control particularly blackgrass, the heaviest clay soils are in permanent pasture, whilst parkland makes up the remainder. “We tend to offer quantity confident our cows can turn it in to quality - milk.

“We had practiced traditional set stocking and rotational grazing until four years ago when we introduced a mob grazing strategy to the permanent pasture and cover crops from May through to December, and we are still undergoing a period of trial and error.” The mob comprises over 200 head of cattle of all ages – cows with calves, in calf heifers, steers and heifers; they are moved on twice a day to fresh, back fenced, one acre 82

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blocks, each of which is grazed approximately three times during the season.

“Apart from providing an opportunity for grazing, mob grazing is all about attempting to improve the ecosystem and in turn, grass quality. When we set stocked heavy rain water used to rush off the land, whereas mob grazing has enabled a mat of grass and subsoil life to develop and the water is now absorbed. Poaching on heavier land has also been reduced.

“We’re also finding that grazing fresh grass twice daily has eliminated the parasite burden, in fact four years ago we stopped worming and the herd has been incidence free ever since.”

Calves are weaned at 10 months having achieved an average 0.95kg daily liveweight gain. Steers along with heifers not retained for replacement purposes, are sold through Thame market as strong stores after their second grazing season, at 18 months of age and averaging 480kg to 500kgs. “In an ideal world we would finish them on the yard, however that maybe for the future. In the meantime, this regime improves cash flow and proves to be more cost effective.”

Beef Shorthorn replacement heifers are selected according to their dam’s performance, size, and temperament. Whilst they used to calve at 2.5 years, the Cherry’s became aware that despite being reared on a pure grazed grass and winter forage diet, they were sufficiently strong to introduce to the bull from 13 to 14 months at an average 370kg. “We’re now calving at 24 months and finding these heifers readily grow on to a mature weight of 600kg to 650kg which is where we want to be.”

Mob grazing at Weston

Adding value Developing a Beef Shorthorn supply chain is among the Cherry’s latest projects. “We would like to market all our animals direct off the farm,” Alexander explains. “We are appraising various ideas. and are fortunate to be in a very good location with a population of one million within 30 minutes drive of Weston. We have a story, we have a native breed brand and we have a high quality product.

“Beef Shorthorn with its intramuscular fat is noted for taste, and compared with cattle finished on cereals, pasture fed beef is renowned for containing healthier omega-3 fatty acids as well as being a great source of conjugated linoleic acid, a fat that reduces the risk of cancer, diabetes and a number of immune disorders.”

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Designing a modern steading

Bull pens, see next page

remains work in progress, and enhanced fertility lies in FYM applications.

“We agreed to introduce a cattle enterprise and it had to feature Beef Shorthorn – the only breed left standing. From previous experience I was aware Beef Shorthorn was easy to manage being docile and hardy, with the potential to achieve 100% calves reared, a ready market demand and ultimately, profit.

Simon Farmer

Fact file: 900 acres inc: 350 acres arable contract farmed, 550 acres grassland, majority permanent pasture

“Whilst I was more than confident the herd could winter outdoors, the real potential issue was taking out forage over waterlogged ground – frankly it would have been impossible.

We agreed that introducing new cattle accommodation would not only provide an immediate solution but also contribute to the business’ long term goal of establishing a steading.”

170 suckler breeding females including 150 Beef Shorthorns building to 200 cows

Planning consent was achieved within eight weeks of an application for:

Stanford Park, Stanton in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxon

100 head livery stables contract management arrangement Simon Farmer was appointed farm manager to Stanford Park in 2014, just months after the property had been purchased by businessman, Mark Stoneham and his wife, Hayley. At the time, the unit comprised of five separate holdings with no infrastructure or steading. Together, Mark and Simon agreed to implement a 15-year strategy – to develop an estate within a ring fence and exploit the land’s potential to achieve a profitable business without support payments.

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• Two, 42m x 34m cattle sheds and one 42m x 36m shed providing accommodation for a total of 200 cows and followers, including handling system and maternity pens • 42m x 66m storage with capacity for 3,000t silage and 3,000t FYM and roof covered • 48m x 15m general storage • 30m x 8.5m mono-pitch with10 bull pens Building design was focused on supporting cow comfort, health and welfare, meeting with farm assurance schedule requirements and manageable by one person working alone.

The Journal takes a look at the accommodation which was designed by Anthony Lowther and Vic Wheeler, a local livestock buildings specialist with various bespoke modifications made by Simon Farmer.

Layout: the sheds have been sited east/west and 10m apart, spacing sufficient to provide optimum ventilation between each other. Each shed incorporates a central feed passage, loafing and lying areas.

Walls: each shed features 100mm space boarding with 27mm gaps providing 30% more air flow over conventional 150mm space boarding. Pre cast concrete wall panelling rises to animal height.

Roof: the single span sheds rising to 8.5m with eaves at 4.6m, are clad with fibre cement profile sheeting, the roof slopes at 12.5 and is capped with a covered open ridge outlet to ensure maximum ventilation potential on a still day.

150mm high concrete curb protects the stanchions from being damaged by a feed bucket or other traffic in the central passage.

Water troughs: located outside the lying area prevent moisture build up from spillage. Each trough provides sufficient space for at least 10% of the group to drink at any one time.

Handling facilities: a three way shedding system has been designed to enable quick dispersal and aid flow, a return race with footbath adjacent to the main squeeze crush, and loading pens.

To improve light penetration, an additional 30% more translucent single skin roof lights have been introduced over the 10% to 15% requirement. LED lighting is evenly distributed throughout the sheds.

Handling facilities within the maternity pens: a hinged hurdle enables easy handling of any female requiring intervention.

Floors: Each shed has a floor slope of 0.400m over the length of the 42m building. Lying areas are filled 250cm deep with unrefined chalk and rolled in. Home grown chopped straw, blown in, will be used for bedding.

Hexagonal grooved concrete flooring is designed to reduce slip to a minimum and improve overall comfort.

Water collection: rainwater is collected from each shed roof in to a main ditch system. Main pipes have been tucked in to the shed to prevent accidental damage from passing vehicles and cattle. The system, together with yard water drains in to a 100,000 litre tank and pumped out using a field irrigation system.

Bull pens: each 3m x 3m lying area comprises a base of 250cm deep unrefined chalk, filled with 450cm deep woodchip which is picked daily. Woodchip was preferred over sand for better drainage. beef shorthorn

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Beef Shorthorn fits like a glove on one of Anglesey’s low input LFA units “After working for years with Continental cross sucklers, Beef Shorthorns are a dream,” he says. “In fact, since we introduced the breed 15 years ago, we’ve found Beef Shorthorn so conducive to Bodior that we’ve since more than doubled cow numbers at the expense of the sheep enterprise.”

And with Frank’s son, Gwyn having recently returned to join his father at Bodior after studying at Harper Adams University, plans are firmly in place to progress the estate. “We’re facing very challenging and uncertain times post Brexit, however we believe we have a mix of tools to hand to embrace the likely changes and cover our salaries – our own and our butchers,” says Gwyn.

Gwyn and Frank Roberts

Bodior Farm, Rhoscolyn, Anglesey Fact file: 670 acres LFA grazing and conservation 30 acres cereals for home use 70 pedigree Beef Shorthorn cows and followers 380 Welsh Mule ewes Farm shop We visit the Bulmer family’s Bodior estate located on the tip of windswept Anglesey where Beef Shorthorn is proving to fit like a glove on the low input LFA unit. The herd grazes for literally 365 days of the year, it thrives on the rough stuff – heath, marsh, shrub and scrub, it calves outdoors within a tight six-week period, has a 95% rearing rate and an average 12 crops of calves. Finished cattle are also offering added value Shorthorn Beef branding opportunities via direct sale through Bodior’s farm shop.

However, it’s the Beef Shorthorn’s quiet temperament that is also amongst the breed’s greatest management assets for estate manager, Frank Roberts.

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“We’re now slowly building to 100 pedigree Beef Shorthorn cows and followers – our core farming enterprise whilst maintaining our low input strategy. In fact, we’re so low input - we even use a seaweed based fertiliser that’s the next best thing to organic. We’ve just installed a new outdoor handling system featuring weigh cells – measuring and monitoring will be vital going forward to help us improve our management efficiency. And we are joining Breedplan, another tool to help us select more carefully for commercial traits and add value to the herd.

“Our plans include to develop our farm shop and we also have a commercial shoot and holiday lets. We’re kept busy!

Added to that is a full line-up of continuing conservation work on the estate – restoring stone walls, re-planting hedges and maintaining the unit’s biodiversity, which began in the 1990’s when we joined an ESA scheme and latterly, Glastir. Dad is a Silver Lapwing national award winner,” says Gwyn.

A younger portion of the Bodior Beef Shorthorn herd

Bodior’s journey with Beef Shorthorn began in 2002. “We ran a 75 cow Continental cross suckler herd but had reached the point where enough was enough,” Frank explains. “The estate incorporates five farms and moving cattle around was a challenge and didn’t go without incidents. Poor cow temperament was a real issue.

“I was aware that native cattle were noted for docility which led me to investigate further; I visited a Yorkshire unit stocking various different native breeds and left with the conclusion that Beef Shorthorn was for Bodior. Since then I’ve never looked back. This native breed has proved to deliver performance that clearly surpasses the Continental crosses on a financial basis for our holding, especially as the rearing and finishing costs are considerably lower.

“We started out by buying in purebred Beef Shorthorn heifers and gradually built up numbers to replace the Continental cross cows which had required so much hard work; that’s now behind us along with their sharp temperament.

“Beef Shorthorn has proved to be a hardy, rough grazing animal with a very quiet temperament. The entire herd with calves is wintered on sand dunes and its noticeable they graze individually rather than in gangs which prevents poaching.

We supplement with high dry matter grass silage and minerals and aim to keep them in condition score 3 throughout.”

Calves are weaned at 10 months at an average 220kg to 250kg, and housed for a couple of months to prevent a check, before returning to graze, whilst the cows are given a two month break before calving outdoors. “Time of calving can be unpredictable yet it’s not of any concern, we can go out the next morning and the calf can be guaranteed up and sucking and the dam will let me get up close to tag it. I’ve never had a calf that doesn’t know where to find the milk tank. Last season, we assisted three out of 70 calvings.”

Since cow numbers have grown to achieve a critical mass, Frank says they’ll now be able to select the heifer replacements they really want to keep. “We’re finally able to put a bit of boot polish on the herd.”

Steers along with non-replacement heifers are currently finished off grass for Bodior’s farm shop with surplus sold to Woodheads for Morrisons Shorthorn Beef scheme. For the final four months they are introduced to a homegrown silage, rolled oat mix plus shredded sugar beet. Steers are finished to 340kg to 400kg from 23 months and heifers, 270kg to 330kg from 21 months.

Bodior Farm Shop Shorthorn branded beef headlines the offer at Bodior’s farm shop which the Roberts – Frank, his wife Karen and Gwyn is focused on developing with their full time butcher Dave Williams.

“Our customers keep coming back for more and more Shorthorn Beef simply because they appreciate its consistent eating quality which is down to marbling combined with our management both pre and post farm gate; we have our own cold storage and hang the steers for 28 days and heifers, 21 days,” Frank explains.

“All our meat is also accompanied with 100% traceability and provenance, all the animals are reared and finished on homegrown feed and food miles are kept to a minimum.”

Bodior is currently killing one carcase per week together with eight lambs, at its nearest slaughter house, less than 40 miles away in Conwy. The higher value cuts are retailed through the farm shop to local customers as well as holiday makers.

Sausages, burgers and kebabs are made on the premises, whilst the remaining lower value cuts are sold for catering purposes to selected island pubs and restaurants who use the Bodior Beef Shorthorn brand to introduce to their menus which in turn helps to promote farm shop sales.

Bodior launched the farm shop and catering as a diversification enterprise three years ago. “I was fed up of fluctuating livestock market prices and after doing some homework, we agreed a retail operation held added value potential for both our beef and lamb. That’s proved the case, as well as giving me the satisfaction of managing the entire chain – from choice of genetics through to counter sales and meeting our customers.

“Having become established, we are now planning to build sales with a new on-line service, whilst maintaining quality.

We’re also aware of interest in Shorthorn Beef in mainland Europe and are planning to explore export markets.”

Bodior’s butcher Pete Williams

There’s also the handful of bulls Gwyn plans to identify each year to retain for in demand breeding purposes. “We sold our first bulls in 2016 to commercial suckler men on the island and we’re planning to follow their progeny to see how they perform. We’re also keen to get on to the regional show circuit to literally show case our Bodior Beef Shorthorn herd.”

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Beef Shorthorn ticks all the boxes for Northern Ireland suckler producers

Libby, Tom and Kate Clarke

Beef Shorthorn is currently ticking all the boxes for commercial suckler producers in Northern Ireland, according to Libby Clarke. “The breed is easy to manage, fertile and milky and it suits farmers seeking a functional suckler cow who also have an off farm job which is common over here. With the average farm size in the province at just 36 acres and herd size less than 30 cows, Beef Shorthorn can outperform many Continental breeds on a lower input system.”

What’s more she believes Beef Shorthorn has a firm future.

“Cattle breeds which attract a premium through a branded retail scheme are likely to be the real winners for the long term and Beef Shorthorn is clearly amongst them,” she says. “These native breeds offer the quality of meat that is desired, and should continue to command the additional rewards which will be necessary as we enter the post Brexit era.”

Libby herself can vouch for Beef Shorthorn’s ease of management on her family’s 100 acre mixed holding based at Magheralin, County Armagh. “Dad and I used to run a herd of 120 Continental cross sucklers producing Continental cross weaned calves, but other work commitments made us revaluate how our farm business was set up, and we made the decision to sell them cows and change our outlook.

For years we had been driven towards increasing the size of our farm business, and when we reviewed costs such as conacre we decided on a whole new strategy. We now focus on our Maralin Beef Shorthorns, and a small herd of pedigree Charolais running to up 60 head of cattle at any one time, the entire unit is more efficient.

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over the farming business reins since her father, Tom Clarke retired. Libby also packs in a full time position managing her busy estate agency business with four full time staff, as well as holding down various industry positions including chairing the Balmoral Show stewards’ committee and vice chair of its cattle committee.

She says Beef Shorthorn are also a win win for her two daughters, 12-year-old, Lucy and Kate, 10. “Our Shorthorn cows have a beautiful temperament, which in turns has given the girls such confidence and pleasure in being involved with them.”

The herd overwinters on silage, lick buckets and a bolus and keeping them in condition score 3 to calving in March is she says ‘effortless’. “We calve over as tight a period as possible, intervention is very rarely required, and the calves have a very strong instinct to get up and suck. When calvings are trouble free, and calves are quick to suckle and prosper, there is a positive impact on costs such as veterinary and labour.”

Added to the herd’s cost saving is its new calving regime.

“We’ve just started to calve at two years and it makes economic sense since heifers are reaching 420kg at 13 to 14 months and it’s easy to give them a bit of additional management after calving, if required.”

Libby dipped a toe in to the Beef Shorthorn water back in 1994 whilst still running Automart Livestock Sales, Portadown with her father. “My grandfather had milked Dairy Shorthorns and Dad had always had a soft spot for the breed however at the time, Beef Shorthorn were still under the radar.

Podehole Horatio

“We established the Maralin herd’s three cow families – Buttermilk, Charm and Anastasia, with genetics from the south of Ireland followed by bulls from Uppermill, Tofts and the Royal Show champion, Chapelton Neptune. The herd has been built up and maintained with our own female replacements since then, with new female genetics only being introduced as recently as 2015.

“I have always regarded Podehole cattle as being right up there at the top of their game with a lovely easy fleshing type consistently coming through. I didn’t hesitate in doing the deal, and I believe on-line sales will be more and more popular in future particular for busy people like myself who simply don’t have time to spend travelling to shows and sales.

“We’ve selected powerful females without being too big – herd average mature cow size is 650kg, they must be correct on their feet, their dams produce plenty of milk, and demonstrate easy fleshing.”

“Likewise, I tend to sell all our breeding bulls together with some females at the farm gate. I can achieve a decent price, and have built up a customer base who continually return to the Maralin herd for their new stock bull. It makes for time saving and equally important, biosecurity.”

Linear classification is the latest tool to be introduced to Maralin.

The herd was classified in 2016, resulting in five homebred cows either VG or Excellent. “Those results provided me with a lot of assurance as well as satisfaction that we are going in the right direction with our selection procedures and are there or thereabouts with other herds. It is very rewarding to have bred cows that were classifying at Excelllent across the board, with heifers faring well to at VG89.

She adds: “We used to do quite a bit of showing but two young children and a business to run put a curb on that for a while.

Trips to the Royal Highland saw our homebred stock pick up rosettes with a young bull from the herd picking up reserve junior champion, and sold at the show to Orkney. I’d like to get back out into the show ring as Lucy and Kate both have their own animals, they’re keen and I think it’s increasingly important they get involved.

“Furthermore, classification is already providing viable information that I have confidence in whilst buying in a new herd sire. For example, our latest addition, Podehole Horatio’s dam is Excellent 91.”

“Ten years ago we were hard pressed to find stand-alone Beef Shorthorn classes on the show circuit, whereas nowadays Northern Ireland has such an enthusiastic bunch of Beef Shorthorn breeders. Two years ago we re-introduced classes to Balmoral Show and now the breed has one of the biggest cattle entries. With such support, I’m confident that this interest will continue to gain momentum along with commercial demand for Beef Shorthorn as a functional suckler cow.”

Horatio was recently bought after Libby posted an online advert searching for a mature stock bull. “I was contacted by his breeders who sent me through photos and video footage.

I absolutely loved him as soon as I saw these, and was keen to acquire him as his breeding was just what I was looking for.

Maralin Cleopatra EX 92 with her daughter, Jinx and Horatio

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Stirling Bull Sales – February

Stirling Beef Shorthorns peak at 9,500gns Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a top of 9,500gns whilst females led the trade at 4,800gns at the society’s spring sale in Stirling on Monday 1 February.

“Quality bulls accompanied by high breeding values met a ready demand from suckler producers during what was a sticky sale underpinned by the current beef farming climate, yet trade for females continued as strong as ever with an 88% clearance,” commented breed society secretary, Frank Milnes.

Sale leader at 9,500gns was Hussar of Upsall TI +17, SRI +20, a 22 month old red and little white by Broughton Park Thunder and out of a homebred dam. Bred and exhibited by the Hon Gerald Turton, Upsall, Thirsk, he sold to Antrim Estates, Glenarm, Ballymena to run with its 100 cow suckler herd which supplies the Glenarm Shorthorn Beef brand. “We’d already picked out Hussar beforehand on his Breedplan data, in particular calving ease, eye muscle area and intramuscular fat, and he’s from a good damline. When we arrived to Stirling we found him to be the most easy fleshing bull on the yard,” said farm manager, Bryan Wilson. “Added together, those components made Hussar the ideal bull to put over our commercial herd which produces high quality branded beef, the majority of which is sold to high end London restaurants.”

Overall champion, Poyntington Himself 8,000gns

Hussar Of Upsall, sale leader at 9,500gns

Mr Turnton offered another Broughton Park Thunder son, this time the two year old roan Highland King of Upsall TI +22, SRI +19 at 4,800gns to L Robertson, Barrock, Thurso.

Next at 8,500gns was Glenisla Hooch TI +19, SRI +19, a 19 month old roan by Glenisla Excalibur 803 from Major John Gibb, Glenisla, Blairgowrie, to P Coates, Armathwaite, Carlisle.

Earlier in the day the same vendor offered Glenisla Hallmark TI +25, SRI +24, a 22 month old roan Glenisla Foxhound son at 7,500gns to A&C Farms, Langham, Rutland, whilst another Excalibur 803 son, the 23 month old white Glenisla Hercules TI +33, SRI +29 made 4,800gns to N Moore, Stoke Bliss, Tenbury Wells.

Female champion, Elliot Roxburgh Lass 4,800gns

The intermediate and overall supreme champion from Mark and Tracy Severn, Barkisland, Halifax commanded 8,000gns from Stuart and Gail Currie, Rathmell, Settle. Poyntington Himself TI +13, SRI +14, a roan 22 month old by Meonhill Foreman was purchased by the Severns as a calf from Dr and Mrs SGF Cave, Dorset. beef shorthorn

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Overall reserve champion, Heir Apparent of Longfield 7,800gns

Reserve senior champion, Knockenjig Harvester 4,000gns

A bid of 7,800gns secured the junior and reserve overall champion, Heir Apparent of Longfield for Thomas Staunton, North Kinvara, Galway. Bred and exhibited by Tina Russell and Simon Bradley Farmer of the Stanford Park Partnership, Stanton in the Vale, Oxford, Heir Apparent was a 19 month old roan by Lowther Eclipse and out of a Tarrant bred dam.

The female section was led at 4,800gns by the champion, Elliot Roxburgh Lass TI +12, SRI +9, a Canadian bred 22 month old roan from John Elliot, Kelso. Sired by Sull GNCC Salute and out of HC Myrtle Bo, she was sold in calf to the 13,000gns Chapelton Braveheart to JH Wilson, Settle. The same buyer also paid 2,400gns for Galla Honor Eugenie TI +6, SRI +5, a 20 month old dark red Kidston Rambo 1 daughter from JW Frame, Wiston, Biggar.

Two, Chapelton Winsome sons were in the money for Douglas McMillan, Luncarty, Perth. The 22 month old roan, Coldrochie Hector TI +26 SRI +21 made 5,500gns to GH Stirling and Sons, Galashiels, whilst Coldrochie Hattrick TI +32, SRI +25, a 21 month old roan sold for 5,000gns to Ormsary Farms, Lochgilphead.

Three more entries shared a 5,000gns bid. Chapelton Harmony TI +36, SRI +28, a 23 month old roan by the 6,800gns Glenisla Banqo from Donald Biggar, Castle Douglas went home with Strathisla Farms, Ruthven, Blairgowrie. Next at 5,000gns was the 21 month old red and white Cairnsmore Hunter TI +15, SRI +11, a son of the 15,000gns Chapelton Dauphin from Bill and Jane Landers, Newton Stewart to EG Farming, Lerwick, Shetland.

The final 5,000gns call was made by Redhouse Farms, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie for Gregors Hotshot TI +17, SRI +15, a 20 month old light roan by the homebred Gregors Fergus from Chesterhall Parks Farm, Wiston, Biggar.

Show Results

1st February 2016

Two, 22 month old Millerston Einstein daughters were in the money for Jack Ramsay, Mauchline, Ayrshire. First to go at 3,400gns was the reserve female champion, the roan Millerston Primrose Hill TI +3, SRI +5 to A&C Farms, Langham, whilst Balnabroich Farms, Dundee secured the red Millerston Augusta Hug TI +6, SRI +6 for 2,600gns.

Next at 2,800gns was Cairnsmore Her Highness TI +16, SRI +15, a roan 14 month old by the 15,000gns Chapelton Dauphin from Bill and Jane Landers, Newtown Stewart. She was secured by J Fyall, Sittyton, Newmacher, Aberdeen who also went to 2,500gns for Eva Wildeyes 9 of Skaillhouse TI +5, SRI +4, a 22 month old red heifer by Special Blend 2 of Skaillhouse from C Macadie and Sons, Thurso.

Averages: 34 bulls ÂŁ4,348; 14 females ÂŁ1,916 Auctioneers: UA

Judge: Liam Muir

Bulls born on or between 3 January & 3 March 2014 1st Ricketstown Hurricane R & F McKeown 2nd Highland King of Upsall The Hon G Turton 3rd Pentland Hustler Mrs E C Robertson 4th Castlemount Harry Messrs J & S Martin 5th Pentland Homer Mrs E C Robertson

Bulls born on or between 16 & 26 March 2014 1st Castlemount Hamilton 2nd Castlemount Harrison 3rd Podehole Hunter 4th Glenisla Hercules 5th Chapelton Havana

Bulls born on or between 4 & 18 March 2014 1st Coldrochie Hattrick 2nd Knockenjig Harvester 3rd Meonhill Hells Angel 4th Podehole Hemmingway 5th Chapelton Harmony

Bulls born on or between 27 March & 3 April 2014 1st Poyntington Himself Mrs T Severn 2nd Langalbuinoch Highlander R & P McAlister 3rd Burnfoot Harris H & N Sloan 4th Balgay Healer Balgay Farm 5th Cairnsmore Hardy Boy Mr & Mrs B Landers

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M D McMillan D & R Dickie LEP Farms Mr H Horrell D J Biggar OBE

D McDowell D McDowell Mr H Horrell Major JPO Gibb D J Biggar OBE

Bulls born on or between 4 & 11 April 2014 1st His Royal Highness of Longfield Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Balgay Haldir Balgay Farm 3rd Coldrochie Hank M D McMillan 4th Balgay Harlond EE Lang Balgay Farm 5th Hussar of Upsall The Hon G Turton

4th Rosewood Rosie 10 of Skaillhouse Messrs C Macadie & Sons 5th Rosewood Rosie 11 of Skaillhouse Messrs C Macadie & Sons Heifers born on or after 21 April 2014 1st Galla Eugenie 2nd Eva Wildeyes 9 of Skaillhouse 3rd Fingask Rosette Harriet 4th Cairnsmore Her Highness

Bulls born on or between 12 & 18 April 2014 1st Blelack Magpie Mr N Massie & Son 2nd Glenisla Hallmark Major JPO Gibb 3rd Stonehills Gold Medal Mr G L Riby Female Champion: 4th Shawhill Henderson Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Elliot Roxburgh Lass Bulls born on or between 19 April & 10 May 2014 Female Reserve: 1st Meonside Halcyon Drayton Farm Partnership

Millerston Primrose Hill 2nd Cairnsmore Hunter Mr & MRs B Landers Senior Champion Bull: 3rd Coldrochie Hector M D McMillan

Coldrochie Hattrick 4th HW Hot Rod Highland Wagyu Reserve Senior Champion Bull: 5th Balgay Helms Deep Balgay Farm

Knockenjig Harvester Bulls born on or between 11 May & 21 June 2014 Intermediate Champion Bull: 1st Knockenjig Harlequin D & R Dickie

Poyntington Himself 2nd Balgay Hador Balgay Farm Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull: 3rd Knowehead Hercules Mr & Mrs J Redpath

Langalbuinoch Highlander 4th Hercules of Skaillhouse Messrs C Macadie & Sons Junior Champion Bull: 5th Eastmill Henchman Firm of Doldy Farm

Heir Apparent of Longfied Bulls born on or after 22 June 2014 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Heir Apparent of Longfied Stanford Park Partnership Galla Hercules J W Frame Cairnsmore Hustler Mr & Mrs B Landers Gregors Hotshot Chesterhall Parks Farm HW Hagar Highland Wagyu

Heifers born on or between 19 October 2013 & 20 April 2014 1st Elliot Roxburgh Lass J Elliot 2nd Millerston Primrose Hill Jack P Ramsay 3rd Millerston Augusta Hug Jack P Ramsay

J W Frame Messrs C Macadie & Sons W & J McGowan & Son Mr & Mrs B Landers J Elliot Jack P Ramsay M D McMillan D & R Dickie Mrs T Severn R & P McAlister Stanford Park Partnership

Reserve Junior Champion Bull:

Galla Hercules

J W Frame

Overall Male Champion:

Poyntington Himself

Mrs T Severn

Reserve Male Champion:

Heir Apparent of Longfied Pair:

Castlemount

Group of Three:

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Stirling Bull Sales Prices Bulls-gns 2000 4400 4000 4800 5000 3000 5000 3000 4000 3000 4500 2600 4800 2500 2000 2100 2000 4000 8000 3500 2000 9500 3000 7500 5500

Caramba Hush IE Ricketstown Hurricane 182 Pentland Hustler Highland King of Upsall Coldrochie Hattrick Podehole Huguenot Chapelton Harmony Podehole Hemmingway Knockenjig Harvester Podehole Hunter Chapelton Havana Chapelton Harvard Glenisla Hercules Horatio of Upsall Castlemount Harrison Cairnsmore Hardy Boy Balgay Healer Langalbuinoch Highlander Poyntington Himself Coldrochie Hank Balgar Haldir Hussar Of Upsall Blelack Magpie Glenisla Hallmark Coldrochie Hector

Balgay Farms T Riddoch D Henderson & Son L Robertson Ormsary Farmers T Brown Strathisla Farms Harehope Farms Ltd FJ Hugill T Howie T Riley A Grant M Moore M McClaren Glenkiln Farms R Mackie D, C & T Wood T Staunton S Currie Innishewan Farms Glenavon Estates Ltd Antrim Estates Co R McIntosh A & C Farms G Stirling & Son

3000 3800 5000 1800 2000 2000 1750 5000 7800 8500 2000 2800 4000 1700 2600 3400 1400 4800 1350 2500 2400 2800 1100 1000 1800 1260

Balgay Helms Deep Meonside Halcyon Cairnsmore Hunter Cairnsmore Hoffman Knockenjig Harlequin Knowehead Hercules Knockenjig Heritage Gregors Hotshot Heir Apparent of Upsall Glenisla Hooch Derwentwood Hercules Galla Hercules Cairnsmore Hustler Rosewood Rosie 10 Skaillhouse Millerston Augusta Hug Millerston Primrose Hill Tulip 34 of Skaillhouse Elliot Roxburgh Lass Rosewood Rosie 11 Skaillhouse Eva Wildeyes 9 of Skaillhouse Galla Honour Eugenie Cairnsmore Her Highness Knowehead Helga Tessa Knowehead Honourary Queen Balgay Betty Balgay Rothes Rose H341

R Loughery Gordonian Farms & Fishing E Graham W Lindsay & Sons Ltd T Cheetham P Braithwaite J Purdie G Redhouse Farms T Staunton P Coates R Slimon & Son M Budge A & C Farms A Hamilton Balnabroich Farms A & C Farms Yester Farm Beef J Wilson & J Dunning W Lindsay & Sons Ltd J Fyall J Wilson & J Dunning J Fyall P Cowan P Cowan M Kelly Yester Farm Beef

Stirling Bulls over 5000gns

Glenisla Hooch 8,500gns

Glenisla Hallmark 7,500gns

Chapelton Harmony 5,000gns

Gregors Hotshot 5,000gns

Bulls with no pictures: Coldrochie Hattrick 5000gns, Coldrochie Hector 5000gns, Cairnsmore Hunter 5000gns

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‘Podehole Fenman’

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Presentation

Mark Severn receives the South Africa Trophy for the intermediate champion bull

Tina Russell receives the Campbell Durno trophy for the reserve champion bull from judge Liam Miur

Tina Russell receives the Uppermill Linzee Gordon Trophy for the junior champion bull

Uppermill Dunmore Park Trophy for the champion female presented to John Elliott

Photos courtesy of Adrian Legge

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Carlisle Show & Sale | Judge: Mr J Frame

Beef Shorthorns peak at 4,500gns in Carlisle Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a top of 4,500gns in Carlisle on Friday 26 February at the breed society’s early spring show and sale.

Sale leader was Hallsford Grenade TI +22, SRI +21, a two year old red and white Dunsyre Cavalier son from AN and HS Tomkins, Haggbeck, Carlisle. The buyer was J Hepburn, Hawick.

Next at 4,000gns was the roan Lagas Hector TI +20, SRI +16, a two year old by the 5,500gns Chapelton Adonis from Laga Farms, Evie, Orkney to Nun Appleton Estates, York. Another two year old entry from the same breeders, this time the red Lagas Horatio TI +22, SRI +20 by Rowanberry Donatello made 2,800gns to RE Howard and Sons, Retford. The same buyers also went to 2,400gns for Stobilee Hulk, a white 22 month old

by Chapelton Winsome from R Morton, Cleghorn, Lanark.

Reserve champion, Balgay Haradrim TI +29, SRI +18, a roan 22 month old by the 13,000gns Chapelton Braveheart from Balgay Farm, Inchture, Perth, secured a 3,100gns bid from EI Coulthard, Brisco, Carlisle. Another Braveheart son, the white Balgay Helix TI +23, SRI +14 from the same breeders made 2,400gns to AJ Smith, Port Glasgow, Renfrew.

Heading the female trade at 2,600gns was Mountbenger Hilda TI +21, SRI +16, a roan 23 month old by Chapelton Destiny and sold in calf to Blinkbonny Equity. Bred by JF Irving and Son,

Supreme champion, Lowther Hugano (P)

Yarrow, Selkirk, she went home with I Tennant, Carluke, Lanark.

Next at 2,500gns was the red 23 month old Chapelton Duchess by the 7,500gns Stonehills X Factor from Donald Biggar, Castle Douglas to JM Anderson, Canonbie. Mr Biggar offered two more X Factor daughters, the 20 month old white Chapelton Waterloo TI +18, SRI +12 and Chapelton Gem, a white 19 month old, they shared a 2,000gns bid and both were secured

by RG and HE Thompson, Sneaton, Whitby.

The day’s third 2,000gns call was made by M Longworth, Hope Valley for Castlemount Joker Veronica TI+10, SRI +10, a red and little white two year old by Castlemount Joker from DD McDowell, Newtownwards, County Down.

Averages: nine bulls £2,905.00; 13 heifers £1,806.81.

Auctioneers: Harrison and Hetherington beef shorthorn

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Class 1 Bull – born between 01/10/2013 & 10/03/2014 1st Lagas Horatio (H) Laga Farms Ltd 2nd Hallsford Grenade (P) AN & HS Tomkins 3rd Ardale Hillbilly (H) E Ivinson 4th Sandwick Herbie (H) A & C Ivinson Class 2 Bull – born between 11/03/2014 and 10/04/2014 1st Balgay Haradrim (P) Balgay Farm 2nd Mountbenger Hamish (P) JF Irving & Son 3rd Balgay Helix (P) Balgay Farm Class 3 Bull – born between 11/04/2014 and 31/07/2014 1st Lowther Hugano (P) Nord Vue Farms Ltd 2nd Stobilee Hulk (P) R Morton 3rd Castlemount Arthur (P) DD McDowell 4th Hallsford Hector (P) AN & HS Tomkins Class 4 Heifer - served 1st Chapelton Duchess 4921 (P) DJ Biggar OBE 2nd Castlemount Joker Veronica (H) DD McDowell 3rd Mountbenger Hilda (P) JF Irving & Son Male Champion:

Lowther Hugano (P)

Nord Vue Farms Ltd

Reserve overall champion, Balgay Haradrim (P)

Reserve Male Champion:

Balgay Haradrim (P) Balgay Farm Female Champion:

Chapelton Duchess 4921 (P) DJ Biggar OBE Reserve Female Champion:

Castlemount Joker Veronica (H) DD McDowell Overall Champion:

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Reserve male champion, Meonhill Jaguar E Type Male champion and sales leader, Podehole Gypsy Jazz 5,200gns

24th September 2016

Worcester Show & Sale Worcester Beef Shorthorn females command flying trade peaking at 5,200gns

Wenmar A Tessa TI +5 SRI +1, a 17 month old in calf roan heifer by Wenmar Flagman from M Moore, Tenbury Wells, Gloucestershire commanded a 2,850gns bid from J Wood, St Andrews, Fife. Another entry from the same breeder, Wenmar Melody TI +12, SRI +6, a dark roan in calf second calver made 2,000gns to RAA Pinfield, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. She was offered with her seven month old heifer, Wenmar Melody

by Wenmar Hanley.

Beef Shorthorn females met a flying trade selling to a top of 5,200gns at the breed society’s inaugural sale at Worcester on Saturday 24 September.

Glenariff Elissa-Gina TI +24, SRI +18, a dark roan in calf third calver by Glanariff Apache with her six month old heifer, Silson Gina Kate, made 2,600gns. Consigned by PA and HM Coles, Towcester, Northamptonshire, the pair sold to JC Jackson and Son, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

Sale leader at 5,200gns was the female and overall champion, Podehole Gypsy Jazz TI +18, SRI +14, a roan 18 month old maiden heifer by Millerston Fine Ideal and out of a homebred dam going back to Trogan of Craigeassie. Bred and exhibited

by H Horrell, Peterborough, she sold to A and C Farms, Langham, Leicestershire.

The Stanford Park Partnership, Faringdon, Oxfordshire offered their highest entry at 2,450gns to S Beamond, Caersws, Powys. Vale Meadows Broadhooks 2 TI +13, SRI +14 was a light roan by Wavendon Roan Rattler and sold with her third calf, Stanfordpark Kaiser, a five month old bull by the £16,000 Chapelton Covenanter.

Next at 4,600gns was the reserve female champion, Podehole Phantasy Jude TI +15, SRI +12, another 18 month old roan by Fine Ideal from H Horrell. She sold to G Hunt, Thirsk, North Yorkshire who also bid 2,300gns for Grafton Broadhooks Jamila TI +20, SRI +18, an 18 month old roan by Lowther Eclipse from TC Brown, Blakesley, Northamptonshire.

Averages: 6 cows and calves £2,257.50; 18 served heifers £1,686.41; 29 maidens £1,580.43; 1 bull £2,100.00.

Auctioneers: McCartneys

A bid of 3,200gns from A and C Farms secured the 18 month old maiden, Aylward Cora 12, a red and little white by Meonside Field Marshall from DR Rutherford, Odiham, Hampshire. The same buyers took home a total of seven entries including Meonhill Flossy Nightingale TI +14, SRI +13 at 2,70gns. She was a 19 month old red maiden by Eionmor Highlander from LEP Farms, Chidden, Hampshire.

A and C Farms also purchased two roan Lintonpriory Dollar sired heifers each at 2,100gns from Peter J Gillingham, Kent.

First to go was the 18 month old Sandley Hope and the second, the 16 month old Sandley Hester.

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Reserve female champion, Podehole Phantasy Jude at 4,600gns

Stirling Bull Sales October Stirling Beef Shorthorn females peak at 11,000gns, new breed average 57 lots averaged £3,021, up £817 on 2015; 92% clearance Beef Shorthorn females met a strong, level demand selling to a top of 11,000gns and achieve a new breed female average of £3,021 at the breed association’s official autumn sale at Stirling on Monday 17 October.

“A very firm trade throughout the sale resulted in an overall 57 lots averaging £3,021, up £817 on the year and 92% 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, Orkney and County Galway,” commented breed society chief executive, Milly Fyfe.

Sale leader, Coldrochie Grace Beauty at 11,000gns

Leading the trade at 11,000gns was Coldrochie Grace Beauty TI +19, SRI +13, an 18 month old in calf roan heifer by the 12,000gns Knockenjig Foremost and out of a homebred dam from Douglas McMillan, Luncarty, Perthshire. The buyers were JR Graham and Partners, Biggar, Lanarkshire.

Mr McMillan offered a draft of eight more entries including two in calf heifers at 5,500gns. Coldrochie Broadhooks TI +25, SRI +27, an 18 month old red and little white Foremost daughter sold to A and C Farms, Langham, Rutland, whilst Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud TI +26, SRI +24, a 19 month roan old by Chapelton Winsome commanded 5,500gns from Ross Withers, Truro, Cornwall.

Three more heifers by Knockenjig Foremost were in the money for Mr McMillan. Two entries shared a 4,500gns bid; first to go was Coldrochie Lovely Hornbeam TI +20, SRI +17, an 18 month in calf roan to H Strawson, Newark, Nottinghamshire, whilst the other entry Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud TI +24, SRI +22, a red 15 month old maiden sold for 4,500gns to A and C Farms. At 4,000gns, I Tennant, Hyndford Bridge, Lanarkshire secured Coldrochie Irania Penny TI +19, SRI +15, an in calf roan 18 month old.

Female champion, Castlemount Matrix Zoe TI +6, SRI +5, a 16 month old roan by Elliot Matrix from DD McDowell, Newtownards, County Down commanded the day’s second highest price of 7,500gns. She returned over the water with Cherry Valley Farms, Crumlin, Antrim.

Female champion, Castlemount Matrix Zoe 7,500gns

Next at 6,500gns came from a draft from Major John and Catriona Gibb, Blairgowrie, Perthshire to Cherry Valley Farms.

Glenlisa Desiree TI +28, SRI +26 was a 19 month old roan heifer by the homebred Glenisla Excalibur. The same buyers paid 4,200gns for another Excalibur daughter, the Folda Glenisla Catriona Rosebud TI +17, SRI +19, a red and white two year old. Next at 5,500gns was Glenisla Carnation Rouge TI +17, SRI +21, another 19 month old roan heifer by Excalibur to KWW Brown, Milnathort, Kinross.

Three more entries from the Gibbs, this time by the 7,000gns Flight Lieutenant of Upsall were amongst the sale leaders. A bid of 5,000gns was made by James Cameron, Cupar, Augus for Glenisla Desiree TI +23, SRI +22, a 19 month old red and little white, whilst a second 5,000gns price was paid by I Tennant for Glenisla Sally Broadhooks TI +17, SRI +18, a, 18 month old roan. Glenisla Foxglove Flake TI +22, SRI +18, a 17 month old roan by Flight Lieutenant made 4,000gns to HG Murray, Bonar Bridge, Sutherland. beef shorthorn 109

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Donald Biggar, Castle Douglas led his trade with two, two year old in calf entries by the 7,500gns Stonehills X Factor. First to go at 4,200gns was Chapelton Ruthie TI +15, SRI +11, a dark roan to Geoff Riby, Beverley, East Yorkshire. Fiona Wilson, Torphins, Aberdeenshire paid 4,000gns for the second entry, the roan Chapelton Duchess TI +26, SRI +19.

At 4,000gns, JW Frame, Biggar, Lanarkshire offered Galla Joanna Gina TI +17, SRI +17, a two year old roan heifer by Kidston Rambo to T Staunton, Kinvara, County Galway.

The bull trade was topped at 6,500gns by Rumsden Harry TI +16, SRI +16, a roan two year old by the 10,000gns Chapelton Clansman from Sarah Wilkins, Jarvis Brook, East Sussex to I Brown, Sanday, Orkney.

Willingham Jagersfontein 4,000gns and male champion

Kingarth, Isle of Bute based R and P McAlister offered Langalbuinoch Hitman TI +11, SRI +9, a two year old roan

by Newfield Tarquin for 4,200gns to WSL Muir, Stromness, Orkney. A bid of 4,000gns from J McIntosh, Stranraer, Wigtownshire secured the male champion, Willingham Jagersfontein TI +24, SRI +17, a 19 month old roan, bred and exhibited by A Haigh, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.

Averages: 31 females £2,357.41; 14 bulls £2,916.90: Drafts: Coldrochie, 9 heifers £5,051.66; Glenisla, 10 heifers £4,588.50; Fingask, 5 heifers £1,554.00 Auctioneers: United Auctions Bulls – Gns

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W L CHAMBERS & SON 1500 GALLA JEANIE CHERRYVALLEY FARMS 7500 CASTLEMOUNT MATRIX ZOE CHERRYVALLEY FARMS 4000 GALLA JOANNA GINA THOMAS STAUNTON 1600 SPRINGLANE RED RUBY IAN STEWART & CO 2000 COLDROCHIE IRENE J4 FIONA WILSON 5500 COLDROCHIE CATRIONA ROSEBUD J13 ROSS WITHERS 2800 COLDROCHIE MAGIC J17 J & J GREEN 11000 COLDROCHIE GRACE BEAUTY J28

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Clipper X1152 of Upsall Reserve Champion Thirsk Calf Show 2016

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Ury Maid X963 of Upsall

Yearling heifer winner of North of England Herd Comp 2016.

Tessa X302 of Upsall with her eight month old heifer sold for 4,000gns

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Uppermill’s James Porter receives the Mohmar Trophy at Stirling Bull Sales from the Beef Shorthorn Society’s vice president, Sally Horrell with left, Uppermill stockman, Ian Rea and Highland Wagyu’s John McCulloch

Uppermill hat trick for Mohmar Beef Shorthorn Trophy The Uppermill Beef Shorthorn herd has been awarded the Mohmar Trophy for the third consecutive year for scoring the highest number of points across four major shows during the 2016 season.

James Porter, owner of the 40 cow Uppermill herd based on the Gill Hall Estate, Dromore, County Down was presented with the bronze Beef Shorthorn head trophy together with £1,000 prize money at the Stirling Bull Sales. He said: “It’s a great honour to receive this award which marks the culmination of another great show season. The win is also a great boost for our stockman, Ian Rea as we go forward planning for next year.”

Mohsin Altajir of Highland Wagyu who donated the trophy said: “What we do is a reflection of how we feel about this great breed.”

Beef Shorthorn Society chief executive, Milly Fyfe commented: “Our congratulations go to Uppermill which turned out two fantastic teams of Beef Shorthorns; once again they gained the highest number of points and amassed a very impressive lead score at the Royal Ulster and Royal Highland Shows, two of the four qualifying shows.”

She added: “Our grateful thanks go to Highland Wagyu for generously supporting Beef Shorthorn at a time when the breed’s popularity continues its record high simply because breeders are delivering a functional suckler cow suited to modern commercial requirements, whilst Morrisons scheme with its newly launched Shorthorn Beef brand has introduced a strong demand for Beef Shorthorn steers, previously a by-product.”

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Skipton Sale Skipton Beef Shorthorn females achieve new 5,900gns centre record 48 heifers averaged £2,162; 96% total clearance Beef Shorthorn females met an exceptional demand from a packed ringside selling to a new breed centre record of 5,900gns in Skipton on Wednesday 9 November at the breed society’s official autumn sale.

Sale leader at 5,900gns was Shawhill Lovely Jade TI +15, SRI +12, a 20-month old roan heifer by the 8,500gns Burnside Elite and out of a Rawcliffe bred dam.

Bred and exhibited by Thomson, Roddick and Laurie, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie, she secured the supreme female championship before selling to P Scott Taylor, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire.

Shawhill Lovely Jade, champion and sale leader at 5,900gns

The same buyer also went to 3,800gns for another Shawhill entry, this time the reserve female champion, Shawhill Tulip Heather TI +17, SRI +13, a roan two-year-old by Shawhill Frosty.

The day’s second highest call at 5,000gns went to the light roan Sandwick Floss Jitterbug TI +10, SRI +6, a 19 month old

by Stonehills White Warrior from A and C Ivinson, Ousby, Penrith to DJL Evans, Llanilar, Aberystwyth.

Next at 4,000gns was a cow and calf pair from Gerald Turton, Upsall, Thirsk to TG O’Fee, Cleator, Cumbria. The roan 12-year-old Tessa X302 of Upsall Ex 90, was an Uppermill Recto daughter, sold in calf, and offered with her eight-month old heifer, Tessa X1149 of Upsall.

Sandwick Floss Jitterbug at 5,000gns

Another cow and calf pair from Mr Turton made 3,700gns to RJ Baudains, Nunnington, York. Clipper X864 of Upsall was a four-year-old roan by Comet of Upsall and sold with her 10-month old roan heifer, Clipper X1125 of Upsall by Grenadier of Upsall.

Mr Turton sold 22 entries in total including 14 maiden heifers to average £2,374. His heifer trade was led at 3,200gns by Nonpareil X1019 of Upsall TI +29, SR +25, a red in calf twoyear-old by Frigate of Upsall. The buyer was A and C Farms, Langham, Oakham who went on to purchase two more heifers.

They paid 3,200gns for Secret Maid X1055 of Upsall, a white 20 month old within the breed’s top 1% with a TI +31, SRI +22,

by Belore Patriarch. A and C Farms also went to 3,000gns for another white 20 month old, Clipper X1065 of Upsall TI +20, SRI +11 by Fortress of Upsall.

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Tessa X302 of Upsall with her eight month old heifer at 4,000gns

Next at 2,800gns was Tessa X1110 of Upsall TI +15, SRI +14, an 18-month old roan by Glengoy Frigate to DS McFadzean, Perth who also went to 2,300gns for the next lot in the ring, Sandwick Jane Austin Rose TI +17, SRI +15, an 18 month old red and little white Stoneroyd Gallagher daughter from A and C Ivinson.

Three roan maidens from Mr Turton shared a 2,500gns bid.

First to go was Augusta X106 of Upsall, a 20 month old by Festival of Upsall to I Stewart, Lockerbie. Next was Tessa X1099 of Upsall TI +26, SRI +16, a 19-month old Gauntlet of Upsall daughter to W Hebron, Bradford who made a second 2,500gns call for Jilt X1107 of Upsall TI +28, SRI +22, an 18 month old by Dingo of Upsall. Mr Hebron also went to 2,400gns for another Dingo daughter, the roan 18-month old Clipper X1112 of Upsall TI +21, SRI +20.

Other leading entries included a cow and calf pair from GL Riby, Beverly at 3,000gns to S Mair, Turriff, Aberdeenshire.

Stonehills Viking Gem TI +12, SRI +11 VG87 was a five-yearold, red and white Hallsford Viking Warrior daughter with her seven-month old heifer, Stonehills Jeffas Gem by the 4,000gns Uppermill Jefferson.

Albion Jilt Helena TI +13, SRI +10, a two-year-old in calf roan heifer by Tarrant Arnie from P Braithwaite, Great Ayton commanded a 2,500gns bid from I Tennant, Carluke.

Averages: 32 maiden heifers £2,091; 16 in calf heifers £2,303; 11 cows in calf or with calves at foot £2,281.

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N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club Spring Show & Sale in Ballymena 25th March 2016 Judge: Mr J Redpath

Reserve champion & interbreed champion, Castlemount Jetliner

Heifer in Calf 1st Castlemount Dice Anita

Duncan McDowell

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Maiden Heifers 1st Stolan Josephine 2nd Stolan Julia 3rd Stolan Joanna

James McConaghie James McConaghie James McConaghie

Bull Born on or before 30th June 2014 1st Mullaglass Hector Richard Henning 2nd Castlemount Harry James & Sam Martin Bull Born on or after 1st July 2014 1st Castlemount Arthur 2nd Gillaroo Jack The Lad

Duncan McDowell Damien & Emmet McNulty

The club held their Spring Show & Sale in Ballymena Mart on Friday 25th March. Bulls sold to a top price of 2800gns for 1st prize winner Castlemount Arthur from D.D McDowell, Newtownards to A. Boyd, Cloughmills. 2150gns was paid to Messers E & D McNulty, Enniskillen for a 2nd prize white bull going to Ivan Rea, Newtownabbey. Champion of the Show Mullaglass Hector, a 2 year old dark roan from Richard Henning, Newry sold for 2000gns to J. Baird, Islandmagee. Reserve Champion Castlemount Harry from J&S Martin, Newtownards sold at 1600gns to A. Boyd, Cloughmills.

Reserve champion, Richard Currie and Martin Cambpell

Croft Harry

Richard Henderson

Commercial Females 1st Jim Hamilton 2nd Jim Hamilton 3rd Jim Hamilton Commercial Males (Born in 2014) 1st James Barr 2nd James Barr Commercial Males (Born in 2015) 1st Jim Hamilton 2nd Jim Hamilton 3rd James McConaghie

Females topped at 1400gns for 11 months old Castlemount Dice Fanta selling to Miss Alexandra MaCauley, Downpatrick.

Jim Hamilton, Cookstown sold a batch of 40 Shorthorn cross heifers and bullocks to ÂŁ1060.

The Club would like to thank Mr Sam Coleman for giving up his time to judge our show and Ballymena Mart for hosting our event.

Supreme champion, Richard Henning, Richard Currie and Chloe Henning

N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club Autumn Show & Sale in Ballymena Prices reached 2000gns for the reserve champion Ballyvaddy Moserose an in-calf Chapelton Winsone daughter from T and K Madden sold to John Byrne.

The champion of the show a Dunsyre Esquire son from Richard Henning selling at 1500 gns. A yearling maiden heifer from C and M Graham sold for 1050gns. Commercial cattle to ÂŁ1200 for a 2nd calver in-calf to Simmental bull from D.D McDowell.

Our thanks to Richard Currie for judging our show. beef shorthorn

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Rowanberry Fleur, March 2012 Heifer Calf

Rowanberry Filomena, March 2012 Heifer Calf

ROWANBERRY KACEY - 2016 heifer calf sired by Rowanberry Finest

ROWANBERRY KOCOA 2016 heifer calf sired by Meonhill Firefox out of Rowanberry Honour 120 beef shorthorn

Shane Óg Brigdale with his heifer ROWANBERRY JILLIAN First Prize Yearling Heifer at Cappamore Show 2016

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Rowanberry Fleur, March 2012 Heifer Calf

Rowanberry Filomena, March 2012 Heifer Calf

ROWANBERRY JEMIMA sired by Rowanberry Finest, 3rd place All-Ireland Yearling Heifer Class, Limerick 2016 scoring a hat-trick for the Rowanberry Herd, with first, second and third placed heifers in this class all sired by three different Rowanberry bulls.

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Great Yorkshire Show 12th July 2016 | Judge: Mr C Coombs Bull, born on or before 31 December 2013 1st Beautry Excalibur - Sire: Chapelton Wildfire 2nd Wells Edward - Sire: Dacre Rock Star

S & D Wilkins E Belcher

Bull, born in 2014 1st Meonhill Hells Angel - Sire: Glenisla Zetor LEP Farms 2nd Lowther Havana - Sire: Blelack Minstrel C Lowther 3rd Osberton Charming George - Sire: Tofts Prince Charming

G Foljambe 4th Rumsden Harry (P) - Sire: Chapleton Clansman S & D Wilkins Bull, born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Jester of Longfield - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Millerston Jester - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin T Severn 3rd Roundhill Jeffrey - Sire: Alta Cedar Perfect Storm E Trueman 4th Stonehills Joker - Sire: Uppermill Jefferson G Riby 5th Sleightholme Rubus - Sire: LS Alpha P James 6th Kelleythorpe Jumpinh Jackflash - Sire: Meonhill Fire Fox

H Hopper Bull, born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Warmington Chalky 285 - Sire: Carrarock Chalkie 2nd Willingham Jabbah - Sire: Willingham Flamsteed 3rd Sleightholme Rambler - Sire: Meonhill Emperor 4th Balgay Jerusalem - Sire: Glenisla Zetor 5th Willingham Jonty Barbar - Sire: Fearn Wyvis 6th Meonhill Jetstream - Sire: Glenisla Zetor

R Leach A Haigh P James I & S Graham A Haigh LEP Farms

Cow, in calf or in milk, born before 1 June 2013 1st Tamhorn Fireworks - Sire: Tofts Prince Xavier 2nd Podehole Rita Divine - Sire: Pode Hall Yeti 3rd Highlee Blackbrook Dipsy - Sire: Astrix of Upsall 4th Lowther Crocus 370P - Sire: Blelack Rupert 5th Ashwater Grave - Sire: Cairnsmore Dominator 6th Ury Maid of Upsall - Sire: Dingo of Upsall

E Trueman H Horrell T Severn C Lowther M & J Souter G Hunt

Heifer, born on or between 1 June 2013 and 31 December 2014 1st Ury Maid X963 of Upsall - Sire: Dingo of Upsall G Turton 2nd Meonhill Skjacklin Pixie - Sire: Glenisla Zetor LEP Farms 3rd Caramba Rothes Hottie - Sire: Carrarock Charlie

Keadyiew Livestock 4th Croxtonpark Katrinastarlight - Sire: Ballylinney Hercules

Stanford Park Partnership 5th Stonehills Foxglove Flake - Sire: Stonehill Thumper G Riby 6th Uppermill Secret Sandra - Sire: Dunsyre Demetri G Hunt

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Heifer, born in 2015, on or after 1 January and before 1 April 1st Highlee Joyful Enya - Sire: Podehole Elite T Severn 2nd Warmington Broadhooks 281 - Sire: Carrarock Chalkie

R Leach 3rd Clipper X1043 of Upsall - Sire: Glenisla Zetor G Turton 4th Warmington Bella 266 - Sire: Carrarock Chalkie R Leach 5th Kelleythorpe Carnation Rouge - Sire: Meonhill Fire Fox

H Hopper 6th Aylward Blossom - Sire: Meonside Field Marshall

Stanford Park Partnership Heifer, born in 2015 on or after 1 January and before 1 April 1st Balgay Ariel - Sire: Glenisla Zetor I & S Graham 2nd Hursley Princess Fantasia - Sire: Meonhill Highland Beau

G Hunt 3rd Shawhill Lovely Jade - Sire: Burnside Elite

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie 4th Shawhill Juniper Rose - Sire: Burnside Elite

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie 5th Pikelowe Danielle J66 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm A Thompson 6th Lowther Capri 451 - Sire: LS Arctic (P) C Lowther Heifer, born in 2015 on or after 1 April 1st Podehole Heather Jane - Sire: Millerston Fine Ideal H Horrell 2nd Hursley Derrimutt Fairy - Sire: Meonhill Highland Beau

G Hunt 3rd Lowther Melody 464 - Sire: Glenisla Zetor C Lowther 4th Jodame Jasmine - Sire: Lowther Factor M & J Souter 5th Rumsden Nettle Jigsaw - Sire: Podehall Beefeater (H)

S & D Wilkins 6th Willingham Wineberry - Sire: Fearn Wyvis A Haigh Group of three animals 1st H Horrell 2nd C Lowther 3rd R Leach 4th T Severn 5th Stanford Park Partnership 6th P James Pair of animals 1st LEP Farms 2nd C Lowther 3rd R Leach 4th G Riby 5th I & S Graham

Junior Champion: Jester of Longfield - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Stanford Park Partnership Reserve Junior Champion: Podehole Heather Jane - Sire: Millerstone Fine Ideal - H Horrell Male Champion: Beautry Excalibur - Sire: Chapleton Wildfire (P) - S & D Wilkins Reserve Male Champion: Jester of Longfield - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Stanford Park Partnership Female Champion: Ury Maid X963 of Upsall - Sire: Dingo of Upsall - G Turton

Reserve Female Champion: Meonhill Skjacklin Pixie - Sire: Glenisla Zetor - LEP Farms Breed Champion: Ury Maid X963 of Upsall - Sire: Dingo of Upsall - G Turton Reserve Breed Champion: Beautry Excalibur - Sire: Chapleton Wildfire (P) - S & D Wilkins The Hon G Turton Challenge Trophy offered by the NEBSC: Meonhill Hells Angel - Sire: Glenisla Zetor - LEP Farms Frank Milnes Trophy: Winner: Podehole Heather Jane - Sire: Millerston Fine Ideal H Horrell Reserve: Highlee Joyful Enya - Sire: Podehole Elite - T Severn

Breed champion, Ury Maid X963 of Upsall from G Turton

Reserve breed champion, Beautry Excalibur from Mrs S Wilkins

Judges Report:

The Cow and calf class was a sight I’ll remember for a very long time. The ring was so full of impressive animals there was barely room to move. This was the engine room of beef breeding and what an impressive sight it was. I awarded first place to the powerful cow Miss Trueman’s Tamhorn Fireworks, by Tofts Prince Xavier. A truly impressive cow, carrying if anything just a touch too much condition, nevertheless she was impossible to pass by. Harry Horrell’s outstanding Podehole Rita Divine came a close second and Tracey Severn’s Highlee Blackrock Dipsy came third. There were potential prize-winners from first to last.

The Great Yorkshire Show 2016 saw possibly the best display of Shorthorns I am ever likely to see gathered together in one place. Each class was filled with animals that were a credit to the breed and to the breeders. The standard of stockmanship was exceptionally high and the breed does truly lie in very capable hands.

The senior bull class whilst being the smallest class of the day, set the standard. Beautry Excalibur went on to be awarded the Male Championship. Moving particularly well for a mature bull, he showed just the right balance between finish and fitness.

The Intermediate bull class was led by LEP Farms’ Meonhill Hells Angel, a son of Glenisla Zetor. This bull shows tremendous stretch and style. He was followed closely

by Charles Lowther’s Lowther Havana and Mr Foljambe’s Osberton Charming George.

The Junior Bull classes were split into two due to the high number of entries. Leading the older half was the Stanford Farming Partnership’s Jester of Longfield. This white son of Glenisla Arctic Storm went on to be awarded the Junior Championship and the Reserve Male Championship. Tracey Severn’s Millerston Jester and Miss Trueman’s Roundhill Jeffrey completed the first three. The second Junior bull class was won by Mr Leach’s Warmington Chalky 285, a very tidy and attractive son of Carrarock Chalkie. Willingham Jabbah, bull with tremendous potential, was a very close second and was followed home by Sleightholme Rambler.

The Intermediate heifer class was as high in quality as the class before it. Gerald Turton’s delightful heifer Ury Maid x963 of Upsall I placed first. She went on to be Female Champion and Breed Champion. What a worthy winner. By Dingo of Upsall, she had length, flesh, wonderfully free movement and capped it off with a head of true Shorthorn breed character. LEP farms Meonhill Skjakin Pixie was in second place. She showed all the scope and stretch of the winner. In third place in a very close fought class was Keadyview Livestock’s Caramba Rothes Hottie; another female with a real breeding future.

As in the bulls, the junior heifer classes had to be split. Tracey Severn’s thick, fleshy yet feminine heifer Highlee Joyful Enja was awarded first place in the older half of the January to April section. Another son of Chalkie, Mr Leach’s Warmington Broadhooks 281 was second and another son of Zetor, Clipper x1043 of Upsall was third. The second half of the split class was won by Balgay Ariel, followed by Mr Hunt’s Hursley Princess Fantasia and Thomson Roddick and Laurie’s Shawhill Lovely Jade. beef shorthorn 123

The Youngest heifer class was lead by Harry Horrell’s impressive Podehole Heather Jane, sired by Millerston Fine Ideal. Hursely Derrimut Fairy and Lowther Melody 464 completed the first three.

A packed ring saw Harry Horrell, Charles Lowther and Mr R Leach lead out the groups of three The pairs was won by the beautifully matched bull and heifer presented by LEP Farms and followed by two from Charles Lowther’s.

Junior champion, Jester of Longfield from Stanford Park Partnership

I understand that this was the first time that Upsall had won the Beef Shorthorn Breed Championship at The Great Yorkshire. I would like to congratulate the whole Upsall team. They were very worthy winners. John Dykes, the Interbreed judge didn’t quite give their heifer the ultimate award, but he told me afterwards that she came very close.

Carey Coombs

Reserve champion, Podehole Heather Jane from H Horrell

GYS Housewives Choice The housewives choice is a competition where 6 members of the public are invited into the ring to judge both the cattle and the handlers in optional fancy dress and absolutely anything goes!!

Our theme this year was Wimbledon and our all female team was represented by John Dick, Roy McDonald, Matthew Thomson, Ethan Clarke & Anthony Warren.

It was our 3rd year in a row that we won this competiiton.

As you can see by the photograph the guys seem to be enjoying the cross dressing a little too much!!

Many thanks to our willing volunteers we couldn’t do it without you.

John Dick and Matthew Thompson

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Durno McNair Snadden Challenge Cup - Sally Horrell with judges wife Hilary Commbs

Durno Bullrich Perp Challenge Cup & the Hon. G. Turton Trophy - LEP Farms

Brothers Colling Memorial Challenge Trophy overall champion; John Doughty and Balmyle Crackle Perp challenge cup Best Shorthorn; Nathanial Catchpole challenge cup best female - G Turton

Hugh Cornwallis Maud Challenge Plate Best Shorthorrn animal G Turton

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Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for your time I thought I’d like to sum up Frank in a simple rhyme I can see Andy is going through extreme anguish Praying I keep this clean and free of bad language This is a poem to say goodbye and to thank Our Shorthorn Secretary who we all know as Frank The number of folk here is an indication of people’s regard and affection He’s a legend a trooper simply pure perfection He’s led the Society with enthusiasm passion and pride Sang the Shorthorn benefits from far and wide Registrations have increased along with breed viability Making the Shorthorn an ideal suckler for milk, easy calving, and fertility Frank’s been the driver of various breed improvement schemes A great frontman, a clever fella, one of life’s special sunbeams!

Always a welcoming smile and a positive outlook Showing it’s not just about a cow’s name in a book His address to the haggis will go down as one of the best ever done Every situation is celebrated with gusto, alcohol, and good fun He is charming, approachable, and makes us all his priority Apart from that is when he’s mixing with Royalty!

Over the 16 yrs he’s faced challenges whilst manning his station But kept the breed moving forward, always encouraging the next generation Frank’s a technical wizard who’s forward thinking and lively Always in good humour even when dealing with Edward Crank and Geoff Riby

Ode To Frank In the annals of the history of the breed of Bates and Booth.

We’ve had a stand out Secretary who is handsome, smart and smooth.

His name is Frank and we’re here to thank the Lord for having sent him.

He is a true born Yorkshireman but we’ll not hold that against him.

As a lad he worked with Shorthorns when by the neck they tied them.

He’s milked them, shown them, judged and bred them, he’s even classified them.

These past 16 years spent at the helm Frank has been our chief.

In charge of both Societies the dairy and the beef.

He’s travelled all around the globe, in business class of course.

On the Argentinian Pampas he even went by horse.

From World Conferences, wild experiences, varied sales and great shows I’m sure Frank’s Shorthorn years have seen more highs than lows The people he’s met the celebrations that have been shared Throughout it all he’s been on the ball and as always well prepared It’s been a pleasure to work with you Frank from the start to the end You’re a fabulous bloke who’s become a great friend You’ll be greatly missed by all it has to be said Now I’m going to close before all this praise goes to your head So ladies and gentlemen if you will join me in a toast To express our thanks and best wishes to a superb Shorthorn host All the best Frank throughout your next chapter I hope it’s full of good health good times and plenty of laughter.

He’s quite comfortable conversing with the common working man.

Or hob nobbing with the hoy poloy and his best mate Princess Anne.

You’ll see him at the Cheshire show promoting RCG. Then he’ll dash off to the Highland where it’s “mine’s a G & T”.

Now the Royal’s no more and Perth has gone and nothing stays the same.

Now Frank’s retiring to the golf course to sharpen up his game.

We’re really going to miss you Frank we wish you didn’t have to stop.

But you took a leaf from Fergie’s book and got out at the top.

Graham Bell

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HOME OF THE STANFORD PARK AND LONGFIELD HERDS

Heir Apparent of Longfield – sold to Caramba

His Royal Highness of Longfield – sold to

Herd. Junior & Reserve Champion February Stirling 2016

Aylward Herd. Ist in his class at Stirling 2016

Performance Recorded Bulls always available for sale, with a broad spectrum of genetics coming from 150 cows served by 6 stocks bull and interesting AI programmes. Visitors are always welcome.

We would like to thank all the purchasers of our stock who have joined the following herds: Kislingbury, Sheep Drove Organic Farms, Danderi, Bloomfield, Aylward, Caramba

Jester of Longfield – sold to Sheep Drove Organic Farm.

Entered and placed first at 6 shows. Junior Champion and Reserve Male Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Semen now available of Tofts Romany son, Meonhill Geronimo

Stanford Park Farm, Park Lane, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire. SN8 8PF stanfordpark@btinternet.com Tina Russell: 07711810354 Simon Farmer: 07739035667

The Royal Highland Show 23rd - 26th June 2016 Judge: I Neish Female Born on or after 1st April 2015 1st Blelack Fancygirl - Sire: Alta Cedar Perfect Storm (P)

N Massie & Sons 2nd Croobview Jellytot - Sire: Chapelton Typhoon (P) H Bailie 3rd Millerston Madeline Jazz - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P)

J Ramsay 4th Podehole Heather Jane - Sire: Millerston Fine Ideal (P)

H Horrell 5th Ashvale Red Sue - Sire: Chapelton Typhoon (P) R & F McKeown 6th Cairnsmore Jellybean Eloise - Sire: Podehole Edmond (H)

B Landers & Son Female born after 1st January and on or before 31st March 2015 1st Ballylinney Daisy 1489 - Sire: Podehole Edward (H)

J Campbell & Co 2nd Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud J7 - Sire: Knockenjig Foremost (H)

MD McMillan 3rd Highlee Joyful Enya - Sire: Podehole Elite (H) T Severn 4th Balgay Happy Heathermaid 2 - Sire Glenisla Zetor (P) I & S Graham 5th Coldrochie Irania Rainbow J1 - Sire: Knockenjig Foremost (H)

MD McMillan 6th HW Gretta Fee - Sire :Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P)

Highland Wagyu Female Born in 2014 1st Uppermill Blythsome Jana - Sire: Dunsyre Demetri (P) J Porter 2nd Coldrochie Augusta Blossom H37- Sire: Colnvalley Bogart (P)

MD McMillan 3rd Uppermill Lovely Lutty - Sire: Uppermill Gladiator 2543 (P)

J Porter 4th Uppermill Secret Sandra - Sire: Dunsyre Demetri (P) J Porter 5th Millerston Irania Hazel - Sire: Millerston Einstein (H) J Ramsay 6th Podehole Tessa Hollyhock - Sire: Chapelton Clansman (P)

H Horrell Female in milk or in calf born on or before 31 December 2013 1st Podehole Rita Divine - Sire: Podehole Yeti (H) H Horrell 2nd Uppermill Gipsy Robyn - Sire: Ardoyne Bombus (H) J Porter 3rd Podehole Gypsy Freesia - Sire: Chapelton Clansman (P) H Horrell 4th Uppermill Rothes Java - Sire: Eionmor Royal Piper 22t J Porter 5th Quoiggs Foxglove Flake 4 - Sire: Quoiggs Cracker Z203 (P)

Highland Wagyu 6th Chapelton Lovely 3446 - Sire: Chapelton Typhoon (P) D Biggar Bull born on or after 1st April 2015 1st Alvie Jacobite - Sire: Chapelton Duke 3221 (P) J D Williamson 2nd Knockenjig Judge - Sire: Tofts Whisky E775 (P) D & R Dickie 3rd Millerston Jasper - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) J P Ramsay 4th Coldrochie Jeronimo - Sire: Knockenjig Foremost (H) MD McMillan 5th Coldrochie Jurassic - Sire: Knockenjig Foremost (H) MD McMillan 6th Millerston Jukebox - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) J P Ramsay

Champion, Chapelton Ensign from Glenrinnes Farms Ltd

Bull born after 1 January and on or before 31 March 2015 1st Millerston Jester - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) T Severn 2nd Glenisla Jackpot - Sire: Broughton Park Thunder C023 (P)

Major J Gibb 3rd Galla Jonah - Sire: Kidston Rambo 1st (P) J Frame 4th Coldrochie Jolly Roger - Sire: Knockenjig Foremost (H)

MD McMillan 5th Chapelton Jethro - Sire: Fergus Of Upsall (P) D Biggar 6th Balgay Justice Keeper - Sire: Glenisla Zetor (P) I & S Graham Bull born in 2014 1st Coldrochie Hooligan - Sire: Podehole Drummer (H)

MD McMillan 2nd Aberdona Hashtag - Sire: Cairnsmore Thrasher (H) R & C Rettie 3rd Langalbuinoch Hitman - Sire: Newfield Tarquin (H)

R & P McAlister 4th Croft Ends Hero - Sire: Lowther Diamond (P) JE Bellas & Son Bull born on or before 31 December 2013 1st Chapelton Ensign - Sire: Cavans Yankee Y838 (H)

Glenrinners Farms Ltd 2nd Uppermill Gladiator 2543 - Sire: Trunley Zorba (P) J Porter 3rd Quoiggs Freud - Sire: Quoiggs Cracker Z203 (P)

Highland Wagyu 4th Beautry Excalibur - Sire: Chapelton Wildfire (P) S Wilkins 5th Chapelton Emperor - Sire: Chapelton Typhoon (P) D Biggar 6th Wells Edward - Sire: Dacre Rock Star (P) Belcher & MacKinnon Best Junior Female 1st Blelack Fancygirl - Sire: Alta Cedar Perfect Storm (P)

N Massie & Sons 2nd Croobview Jellytot - Sire: Chapelton Typhoon (P) H Bailie

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Best Female: Podehole Rita Divine - Sire: Podehole Yeti (H) - H Horrell Reserve Female: Uppermill Gipsy Robyn - Sire: Ardoyne Bombus (H) - J Porter Best Bull from: class: born on or after 1st April 2015 & Bull born after 1 January and on or before 31 March 2015: Alvie Jacobite - Sire: Chapelton Duke 3221 (P) - J D Williamson Best Junior Bull: Alvie Jacobite - Sire: Chapelton Duke 3221 (P) - J D Williamson Reserve Junior Bull: Millerston Jester - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) - T Severn Best Bull: Chapelton Ensign - Sire: Cavans Yankee Y838 (H) - Glenrinnes Farms Ltd

Best Junior Animal: Alvie Jacobite - Sire: Chapelton Duke 3221 (P) - J D Williamson Reserve Junior Animal: Millerston Jester - Sire: Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) - T Severn Best Animal Bred by Exhibitor: Podehole Rita Divine - Sire: Podehole Yeti (H) - H Horrell Best Pair: Uppermill Gladiator 2543 - Sire: Trunley Zorba (P) - J Porter Uppermill Gipsy Robyn - Sire Ardoyne Bombus (H) - J Porter Best Group: Uppermill Gladiator 2543 - s. Trunley Zorba (P) - J Porter Uppermill Gipsy Robyn - s. Ardoyne Bombus (H) - J Porter Uppermill Rothes Java - s. Eionmor Royal Piper 22t - J Porter

Reserve Best Bull: Uppermill Gladiator 2543 - Sire: Trunley Zorba (P) - J Porter

Best Pair, the progeny of 1 animal bred by exhibitor Millerston Jasper - s. Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) - J P Ramsay Millerston Jukebox - s. Meonhill Charlie Chaplin (P) - J P Ramsay

Breeder of the Best Bull: Chapelton June 5116 - Sire: Glenisla Banqo (P) - D Biggar

Champion: Chapelton Ensign - s. Cavans Yankee Y838 (H) - Glenrinnes Farms Ltd

Best Bull Bred by Exhibitor: Uppermill Gladiator 2543 - Sire: Trunley Zorba (P) - J Porter

Reserve Champion: Podehole Rita Divine - s. Podehole Yeti (H) - H Horrell

Best female, Podehole Rita Divine from H Horrell

Best junior bull, Alvie Jacobite from J D Williamson

Judges Report: It was an honour to judge the Beef Shorthorns at the Royal Highland Show. The first class of twenty one junior heifers was very strong show. The class was won by Blelack Fancygirl over Croobview Jellytot with Millerston Madeline Jazz third. The line up was the best show I have seen with Blelack Fancygirl Junior Champion.

The second Junior class was led by Ballylinnery Daisy 1489, a well balanced heifer. Second was Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud an third went to Highlee Joyful Enya. The third class heifers born in 2014 was very strong First prize went to Uppermill Blythsome Jana a good mover, evenly fleshed, second was Coldrochie Augusta Blossom H37, third to Uppermill Lovely Lotty.

The cow class was very impressive first went to Podehole Rita Divine a very feminine front runner that narrowly beat Uppermill Gipsy Robyn with Podehole Gipsy Freesia third.

Podehole Rita Divine was my Female Champion and Reserve Overall. The Junior bull classes was the best I have seen, very impressive all the way through.

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Alvie Jacobite took my eye as he entered the ring and was my Junior Champion. Knockenjig Judge took second and third was Millerston Jasper. The bull sales will be very interesting because they will have all changed by then!

Millerston Jester took the second bull class of twenty entries over Glenisla Jackpot, third was Galla Jonah. The two year old bull class won by Coldrochie Hooligan an evenly fleshed good moving bull. Aberdona Hashtag and Langalbuinoch Zara were second and third. The senior bull class was of different types. Chapelton Ensign my first choice became my Overall Champion being evenly fleshed and a great walker. Uppermill Gladiator 2543 was a close second with Quoiggs Freud third.

I would like to thank the breeders and stockmen for their exemplary turnout of Shorthorns I have seen. Lastly I was asked whether it was hard to judge the large classes Beef Shorthorns and the answer is no because when you have great examples of cattle in front of you the job is enjoyable and therefore easy.

Ian Neish

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Presentations to the winners

Mrs Marshall receives the Duthie Perpetual Challenge trophy on behalf of Glenrinnes Farms for the Champion Beef shorthorn

Roy Macdonald receives the Uppermill Perpetual Challenge Trophy on behalf of H Horrell for the female champion

James Porter receives the Mains Farm trophy for the best bull bred by exhibitor

Victor Watson receives the Emilio Casares cup for the junior champion on behalf of J Williamson

Ian Rea receives the Durno Bullrich trophy on behalf of James Porter for the best pair from the judge Ian Neish

James Porter receives the B M Durno perpetual challenge trophy for the best group of three

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Presentations to the winners

Grace Ramsay receives the Redhill World Conference Trophy for the best progeny pair

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Alvie Shorthorns Successfully Breeding Shorthorns Since 2006

Alvie Jacobite Junior Male Champion RHS 2016

Alvie Lovely Gael Breed Champion RHS 2015

Alvie Connor Supreme Champion Stirling Bull Sales 2011

Alvie Elton Supreme Champion Stirling Bull Sales 2013

Alvie Galaxy Male Champion GYS 2014

Alvie Hedwig Junior Male Champion Stars of the Future 2014

Alvie Hermione Junior Female Champion Stars of the Future 2014

Alvie Bovill Reserve Male Champion Stirling Bull Sales 2009

Stock for Sale - Visitors Welcome Alvie Farm, Kincraig, Kingussie, Inverness-shire. PH21 1NE Tel: office: 01540 651 255 Email: info@alvie-estate.co.uk

The Royal Welsh Show 24th July 2016 Judge: Mr A Ryder Bull, born on or before 31 Dec 2014 1st Westmoor Duke - Sire: Glenisla Zetor

Messrs SS Horton & Sons 2nd Lamboro Horatio - Sire: Eliot Bodacious Mrs A James Bull, born on or after 1 Jan 2015 1st Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS Adonis

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Meonside Jasper - Sire: Ballinney Grant

D & T Bradley Farmer 3rd Meonside Javelin - Sire: Ballinney Grant

Drayton Farm Partnership 4th Hannington John - Sire: Knockenjig Eclipse

Messrs SS Horton & Sons 5th Longlands Carnation Jupiter - Sire: Hannington Balthazar

E & P Evans Best Male Exhibit born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS Adonis

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Meonside Jasper - Sire: Ballinney Grant

D & T Bradley Farmer Best Male Exhibit born from 1st 2 classes 1st Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS Adonis

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Westmoor Duke - Sire: Glenisla Zetor

Messrs SS Horton & Sons Female, in milk or in calf born on or before 31 Dec 2013 1st Westhide Zoe - Sire: Chapelton Waverley

M Cormack & R Bartle 2nd Glebedale Lancaster Georgina - Sire: Thistledown Zodiac

Mrs J Williams 3rd Lamboro Promise Gardenia - Sire: Maenllyd Malcolm

Mrs A James 4th Lamboro Gaily - Sire: Maenllyd Malcolm Mrs A James 5th Hannington Dolly - Sire: Hannington Balthazar

Messrs SS Horton & Sons Female, born on or between 1 Jan 2014 and 31 Dec 2014 1st Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Silson Gypsy Rose - Sire: Silson Ernie

PA & HM Coles 3rd Charlesbury Whisky Duchess - Sire: Tofts Whisky

Mrs Park, Baird & Hamilton 4th Camlas Hazel - Sire: Cairnsmore Thrasher Mrs JR Gethin 5th Camlas Honey - Sire: Camlas Domino Mrs JR Gethin 6th Hannington Magic Hannah - Sire: Glenbrae Bismark

Messrs SS Horton & Sons

Champion, Westhide Zoe from M Cormack & R Bartle

Female, born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Meonside Lily Jay - Sire: Priestlands Cain

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Meonside Wagtail Jess - Sire: Alvie Galahad

D & T Bradley Farmer 3rd Frenni Princess Jessica - Sire: Dunsyre Cavalier Mr K Jones 4th Camlas Juice - Sire: Camlas Domino Mrs JR Gethin 5th Longlands Lulu Jenny - Sire: Hannington Bathazar E & P Evans 6th Hannington Lovely - Sire: Glenbrae Bismark

Messrs SS Horton & Sons 7th Charlesbury Lovely Tuesday - Sire: Stonmour Thundercloud

Mrs Park, Baird & Hamilton Best Female 1st Westhide Zoe - Sire: Chapelton Waverley

M Cormack & R Bartle 2nd Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Drayton Farm Partnership Best Group of Three animals: Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS Adonis - Drayton Farm Partnership Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Drayton Farm Partnership

Meonside Lily Jay - Sire: Priestlands Cain Drayton Farm Partnership Champion: Westhide Zoe - Sire: Chapelton Waverley - M Cormack & R Bartle Reserve Champion: Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm - Drayton Farm Partnership Interbreed Native Junior Champion & Reserve Junior Champion Overall: Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS Adonis - Drayton Farm Partnership

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Reserve champion, Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63

Judges Report: It was a great honour to Judge at this year`s Royal Welsh show, congratulations are due to all the Shorthorn exhibitors for a great turnout of stock. The Beef Shorthorn entries at The Royal Welsh show increase every year showing how popular the breed is getting throughout the country.

My Champion was the cow & calf outfit Westhide Zoe from Mary Cormack & Richard Bartle. She was a cracking cow showing all the traits of what a good shorthorn cow should be, a great example of the breed.

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Interbreed native junior champion / reserve junior champion overall, Meonside Juggernaut

In Reserve I had a tremendous Heifer Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 from David Bradley, farmer of Drayton farm Partnership.

What a super heifer with a great future ahead of her.

There were some super heifer classes with high quality throughout, some great cow makers.

What a great show overall and a credit to the breeders.

Royal Bath & West Show 1st - 4th June 2016 | Judge: Trevor Brown Bull born before 2015 1st Woolcombe Forrester - Sire: Cairnsmore Bart

Brymore Academy Bull born in 2015 1st Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS Donis

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Meonside Jeroboam - Sire: Ballylinney Grant

Drayton Farm Partnership 3rd Meonside Jasper - Sire: Ballylinney Grant

Drayton Farm Partnership Cow or Heifer in milk or in calf born before 2014 1st Meonside Waterloo Bryony - Sire: Eionmor Highlander 90P

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Mountbenger Freya - Sire: Glenisla Argossy

Park & Baird Champion, Glenisla Foxglove Tansy from Drayton Farm Partnership Heifer born in 2014 1st Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm Group of three animals 1st Drayton Farm Partnership

Park & Baird 2nd Creaga Kasey - Sire: Dreaga Dice Park & Baird Pair of animals 3rd Redhill Alaistars Crocus - Sire: Holmeere Alastair 1st Drayton Farm Partnership

Brymore Academy 2nd Brymore Academy Heifer born in 2015 Champion Male: Woolcombe Forrester - Sire: Cairnsmore Bart 1st Meonside Lily Jay - Sire: Priestland Cain - Brymore Academy

Drayton Farm Partnership Reserve Champion Male: Meonside Juggernaut - Sire: LS 2nd Meonside Wagtail Jess - Sire: Alvie Galahad Donis - Drayton Farm Partnership

Drayton Farm Partnership Champion Female: Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: 3rd Meonside Jewel - Sire: Sannan Queen Glenisla Arctic Storm - Park & Baird

Drayton Farm Partnership 4th Charlesbury Lovely Tuesday - Sire: Stonmour Thundercloud Reserve Champion Female: Meonside Waterloo Bryony - Sire: Eionmor Highlander 90P - Drayton Farm Partnership

Park & Baird Calf born after 1 September 2015 1st Meonside Jemima - Sire: Podehole Frederick

Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Charlesbury Firefox - Sire: Charleton Wild Fire

Park & Baird

Champion: Glenisla Foxglove Tansy H63 - Sire: Glenisla Arctic Storm - Park & Baird Reserve Champion: Meonside Waterloo Bryony - Sire: Eionmor Highlander 90P Drayton Farm Partnership

Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show 24th July 2016 | Judge: Mr David Wilson Bull any age 1st Albion Jabir - s. Democrat of Upsall

Paul Braithwaite

Heifer born after 1 Jan 2015 1st Albion Jilt Jadazia - s. Democrat of Upsall

Cow in calf or with calf at foot 1st Gilven Magic Harmony - s. Gilven Eros

RS & G Johnson

In Calf Heifer: 1st Gilven Magic Jewel - s. Gilven Eros

Reserve Champion:

Gilven Magic Jewel - RS & G Johnson

RS & G Johnson

Paul Braithwaite

Champion:

Albion Jabir - Paul Braithwaite

Young Handler:

Chloe Knowlson

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Meonside Shorthorns Home of the Future

Glenisla Foxglove Tansy

Elliot Salute

Drayton Farm Partnership Drayton Farm, East Meon, Hampshire, GU32 1PN David, Tom Bradley Farmer & Frank Moffat

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Devon County Show 18th-20th May 2016 | Judge: Mr C Horton Cow in milk or in calf Reserve Male Champion: 1st Ashwater Freya Tulip - s. Chapelton Wildfire Ashwater Jacob

TC & AJ Ruby Champion Female:

TC & AJ Ruby

Heifer any age

Ashwater Freya Tulip TC & AJ Ruby 1st Creaga Kasey - s. Creaga Dice Park & Baird Reserve Female Champion: 2nd Ashwater Lavender Julia - s. Cairnsmore Dominator Creaga Kasey TC & AJ Ruby

TC & AJ Ruby Best group of three cattle at least one of opposite sex owned by Bull born on or after 1st January 2015 one exhibitor: 1st Ashwater Jack - s. Glenisla Explorer TC & AJ Ruby Ashwater Jacob, Ashwater Jack, Ashwater Lavender Julia 2nd Ashwater Jacob - s. Cairnsmore Dominator Best exhibit bred by the exhibitor who is resident in Devon:

TC & AJ Ruby SP Ashwater Freya Tulip TC & AJ Ruby Calf born on or after 1st June 2015 Res Ashwater Jack TC & AJ Ruby 1st Charlesbury Lovely Tuesday - s. Stonmour Thundercloud Breed Champion:

Park & Baird

Ashwater Freya Tulip TC & AJ Ruby Best bull born on or after 1st January 2015 Reserve Breed Champion: SP Ashwater Jack TC & AJ Ruby

Ashwater Jack TC & AJ Ruby Res Ashwater Jacob TC & AJ Ruby Champion Pair: Champion Male:

Ashwater Freya Tulip & Ashwater Jack

Ashwater Jack TC & AJ Ruby

Edenbridge & Oxted Show 28th-29th August 2016 | Judge: Mr MacArthur Cow in milk or in calf 1st Nevada Elegant Daphne - s. Lee Roybrown

Mrs J MacDonald 2nd Trunley Lilliane Billie - s. Ardoyne Retro

Mr R Isted 3rd Elphicks Secret Sophia - s. Chapelton Convenanter

M Pallet 4th Lowther Magic 392 - s. LS Eagle 276

Stanford Park Partnership Heifer in milk or in calf

2nd Aylward Blossom 12 - s. Meonside Field Marshall

Stanford Park Partnership 3rd Rumsden Duchess Jenga - s. Podehole Beefeater

S & D Wilkins 4th Rumsden Rita Jewel - s. Beautry Excalibur

S & D Wilkins 5th Elphicks Secret Solitaire - s. Meonhill First Edition

S & D Wilkins Bull any age

1st Rumsden Harry - s. Chapelton Clansman 1st Nevada Galia Francesca - s. Nevada Nitefall S & D Wilkins

Mrs J MacDonald 2nd Rumsden Horatio - s. Chapelton Promoter

S & D Wilkins Maiden heifer not in calf 3rd Rumsden Henry - s. Stonehills Xfactor S & D Wilkins 1st Rumsden Nettle Jigsaw - s. Podehole Beefeater 4th Jar Jar Binks of Longfield - s. Loch Awe Lysander

S & D Wilkins

Stanford Park Partnership

Lincolnshire Show 22nd June 2016 | Judge: Mr B H Dawson Bull born on or after 1 January 2015 2nd Willingham Jabbah - s. Willingham Flamsteed

Mr A Haigh 4th Willingham Jackson - s. Glenisla Zetor Mr A Haigh

2nd

3rd

Bull born before 1 January 2015 2nd Waltham Hero - s. Waltham Domino

Champion:

Willingham Eva Broadhooks J269

Mr A Haigh

Reserve Champion:

Willingham Jabbah

Mr A Haigh

T & S Hutson

Maiden Heifer born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Waltham Jacky - s. Waltham Domino T & S Hutson

Willingam Eva Broadhooks J269 - s. Rothesay Eildon E238 (P) Mr A Haigh Willingham Wineberry - s. Fern Wyvis Mr A Haigh

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Frome Show 10th September 2016 Judge: Frank Moffatt

Frank Moffat with 2 Brymore Boys (James Tucker & Callum Satchel) who help and were part of Redhill Team all day.

Cow or calves heifer over 30 months on show day 1st Redhill Eva Broadhooks 084 - s. Cairnsmore Thrasher

Ms B Wear 2nd Hannington Dolly - s. Hannington Balthazar

SS Horton & Sons 3rd Ashwater Freya Tulip - s. Chapelton Wildfire

TC & AJ Ruby

The champion with Gwen, who showed her in the championship and cwner Brenda Wear who led the other 1st prize winner but was beaten by Gwen !!

Bull under 24 months on show day 1st Ashwater Jack - s. Glenisla Explorer TC & AJ Ruby 2nd Hannington John - s. Knockenjig Eclipse

SS Horton & Sons Bull over 24 months on show day 1st Woolcombe Forrester - s. Cairsmore Bart

Brymore Academy 2nd Westmoor Duke - s. Glenisla Zetor SS Horton & Sons

Calf under 6 months on show day 1st Ashwater Kylie Victoria - s. Rothesay Elidon Pair of animals from above classes

TC & AJ Ruby 1st Brenda Wear 2nd SS Horton & Sons Calf over 6-12 months on show day 3rd Baird & Park Messers 1st Charlesbury Jettas Peach - s. Creaga Kenko IE IMP 4th Brymore Acadamy

Baird & Park Messers 2nd Redhill Kracker - s. Glenisla Explorer Ms B Wear Champion: 3rd Charlesbury Firefox - s. Chapelton Wildfire

Redhill Tornados Lovely 099 - Ms B Wear

Ms B Wear Reserve Champion: Heifer 12-24 months on show day

Woolcombe Forrester - Brymore Academy 1st Hannington Lovely - s. Glenbrae Bismark

SS Horton & Sons 2nd Charlesbury Lovely Tuesday - s. Stonmour Thunder Cloud

Baird & Park Messers 3rd Redhill NS Lovely 0111 - s. Dunsyre North Star

Ms B Wear Maiden or in calf heifer over 24 months on show day 1st Redhill Tornados Lovely 099 - s. WF Tornado

Ms B Wear 2nd Redhill Alaistars Crocus 103 - s. Holmeere Alastair

Brymore Academy 3rd Hannington Magic Hannah - s. Glenbrae Bismark

SS Horton & Sons

Judges Report: Firstly it was a pleasure to judge both the Angus as well as the Beef Shorthorns on what turned out to be a very wet morning at Frome.

What was lovely to see so many young handlers present, putting on a good performance.

Although some of the Beef Shorthorn classes did not have many entries, those animals present were a credit to their exhibitors.

Redhill Team in the lines, with 3 young helpers, 2 Brymore boys and Gwen Davies a Vet Student from University of Nottingham who had been learning the ropes in the previous week.

My Champion was a well grown heifer from Brenda Wear, REDHILL TORNADO’S LOVELY 099, a stylish heifer, a good mover, with great character, she will feature at future shows for sure. She was also winner in the pairs class along with REDHILL EVA BROADHOOKS. WOOLCOMBE FORRESTER from the Brymore Acadamy was my Reserve Champion a well fleshed bull with good proportions & he paraded well.

Finally CONGRATULATIONS to all exhibitors for putting on a good show on a very wet day at a show with a total of 400 cattle entries.

Frank Moffatt

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North Yorkshire County Show 19th June 2016 | Judge: Mr M Severn Class 1 Bull born after 1st Jan 2015 1st Javier of Upsall - s. Glengloy Frigate

The Hon. G. Turton 2nd Sleightholme Rubus - s. LS Alpha J Patrick 3rd Sleightholme Rambler - s. Meonhill Emperor

J Patrick Class 2 Heifer born after 1st Jan 2015 1st Kimrina Jasmin - s. Podehole Falconer Miss C J Ward 2nd Albion Jilt Jadazia - s. Democrat of Upsall

Mr P Braithwaite 3rd Inglestone Graduate Jojo - s. Meonhill Firefox

J & L Swiers 4th Gilven Sapphire Jenna - s. Gilven Gregor

R S & G Johnson 5th Inglestone Tessa Joyful - s. Ardoyne Bombus

J & L Swiers Class 3 Female in calf or with calf at foot born before Dec 31st 2015 1st

Ury Maid X963 of Upsall

The Hon. G. Turton

2nd Kimrina Princess Gypsy - s. Ballyart Legend

Miss C J Ward 3rd Gilven Butterfly Georgia - s. Gilven Earl

R S & G Johnson 4th Sleightholme Sorrel 2nd - s. LS Alpha

J Patrick 5th

Albion Jilt Helena - s. Tarrant Arnie

6th Nell of Swillington - s. Dunsyre Cavalier

Mr R & Mrs A Hebdon Breed Champion:

Ury Maid of Upsall

The Hon. G. Turton

Reserve Champion:

Kimrina Princess Gypsy

Miss C J Ward

September 2016

Lowther Magic Hannington Dolly

Stanford Park Partnership S.S. Horton & Sons

Heifer in milk or in-calf 1st Uppermill Secret Sandra Mr. G Hunt 2nd Hannington Magic Hannah S.S. Horton & Sons 3rd Hursley Princess Ethael Redda

The Hursley Cattle Partnership 4th Cooperdown Clarissa H411 Mr. ACCooper Maiden heifer 1st Hursley Princess Fantasia 2nd Hursley Derimut Fairy 3rd Aylward Blossom 12th 4th Highlee Hollyberry

The bull champion was a strong well fleshed thick bull the second place another well fleshed bull pushed him all the way.

My first placed heifer was a strong free moving animal once again closely pushed by the very sweet heifer in second who just lost out on the power of the first.

The cow class was a tremendous class to judge but the in calf heifer from the Upsall herd caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring long, clean & free moving. My second place was a heifer doing a fantastic job of raising her calf at foot.

Both my Champion & Reserve came from the Cow class with 2 exceptional animals.

Champion, Crymaid X841 of Upsall from Mr G G Hunt

Cow or Heifer in milk or in calf 1st Crymaid X841 of Upsall Mr. G Hunt 2nd Hursley Flossie Bubble

The Hursley Cattle Partnership 3rd 4th

Judges Report: It was a privilege to be asked to judge the shorthorns at the North Yorkshire Show where thanks to the exhibitors there as it was a great show of animals. Thanks must also go to the stewards for their assistance.

It is always hard to split older cows and heifers especially when you have such a strong class.

Mr P Braithwaite

Royal Berkshire Show

Champion, Ury Maid of Upsall from The Hon. G. Turton

Mr. G. Hunt Mr. G. Hunt Stanford Park Partnership Mr. G Hunt

Bull any age 1st Jester of Longfield 2nd Westmoor Duke 3rd JarJar Binks of Longfield 4th Hannington John –

Stanford Park Partnership S.S. Horton & Sons Stanford Park Partnership S.S. Horton & Sons

Champion:

Crymaid X841 of Upsall – Mr. G Hunt Reserve Champion:

Uppermill Secret Sandra – Mr. G Hunt Junior Champion:

Jester of Longfield – Stanford Park Partnership Reserve Junior Champion:

Hursley Princess Fantasia – Mr. G Hunt Beef Shorthorn Local Championship:

Jester of Longfield – Stanford Park Partnership beef shorthorn

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Millerston Dolomite after 3 seasons has left for Martyn Moore of Wenmar

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MK46 5JZ tel:

(01234) 711451

Stock Bull

Glenariff Fanfare Photos by Anthony Mosley

is producing some great calves, all 100% White from our all White cows.

Royal Norfolk Show 29th June 2016 | Judge: Mrs S Horrell Heifer born on or after 1st January 2015 1st Tollesbury Fabulous - s. Glenariff Barmer

AV & AKM St Joseph 2nd Glenariff Jemina Gina - s. Glenariff Fanfare

NJ & AM Barrett 3rd Willingham Wineberry J260 - s. Fearn Wyvis

Mr A Haigh 4th Glenariff Jada Broadhooks - s. Podehole Foreman

NJ & AM Barrett Heifer born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014 1st Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie - s. Glenisla Zetor LEP Farms Ltd 2nd Glenariff Princess Honor - s. Chieftain of Upsall

NJ & AM Barrett 3rd Grafton Honesty - s. Lowther Eclipse D Plested 4th Oakes Heather Crocus - s. Oakes Feel The Force L Oakes Bull born on or after 1st January 2015 1st Meonhill Jetstream - s. Glenisla Zetor LEP Farms Ltd 2nd Willingham Jonty Barbar - s. Fearn Wyvis Mr A Haigh 3rd Glenariff Jeremy - s. Podehole Foreman

NJ & AM Barrett 4th Windrush Jupiter - s. Podehole Foreman CJ Banszky Bull born prior to 1st January 2015 1st Meonhill Hells Angel - s. Glenisla Zetor

LEP Farms Ltd 2nd Burnside Caveman - s. Killycolp Major 17th

Houghton Organic Farm Female Champion:

Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie - LEP Farms Ltd Female Reserve Champion:

Tollesbury Fabulous - AV & AKM St Joseph Best Bull Champion:

Meonhill Hells Angel - LEP Farms Ltd

Champion, Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie from LEP farms

Best Bull Reserve Champion:

Meonhill Jetstream - LEP Farms Ltd Best Beef Shorthorn Champion:

Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie - LEP Farms Ltd Best Beef Shorthorn Reserve Champion:

Meonhill Hells Angel - LEP Farms Ltd Norfolk Special Rosette & Card and Reserve Norfolk Special Rosette & Card for the Best Animal in the Beef Shorthorn classes, bred and exhibited by a breeder whose herd is based at premises within the County of Norfolk.

Champion:

Glenariff Jemina Gina - NJ & AM Barrett Reserve Champion:

Glenariff Princess Honor - NJ & AM Barrett Best of Breed Group of Three Rosette & Card and Reserve Best of Breed Group of Three Rosette & Card for the best group owned and bred by the exhibitor and drawn from the above classes

NJ & AM Barrett

Judges Report: After torrential rain the night before, show morning turned out to be sunny and fair. The show saw a quality entry of shorthorns forward with some good cattle right through the classes particularly in the females.

The older bull class winner Meonhill Hells Angel was a very upstanding smart bull who went on to be Male Champion.

The group class saw NJ & AM Barrett winning with a young group of balanced cattle.

The first class for Maiden heifers born in 2015 was won by a smart well fleshed heifer Tollebury Fabulous which stood out in her class and went on to be reserve female champion. The two year old heifer class winner Meonhill Skjalin Pixie was a very correct, stylish and feminine heifer again standing out in a class of good heifers.

Overall and Female Champion went to Meonhill Skjalin Pixie who was an eye catcher. She went on to take the Native Interbreed Female Championship and to partner Hells Angel to be Reserve Interbreed Pair Champions.

The bull classes saw a smaller number of entries but the yearling bull class saw a well deserved win by Meonhill Jetstream, a well grown muscular bull who went on to win the Junior Interbreed Bull championship for his exhibitors LEP Farms.

Many thanks to all the exhibitors for turning out a good show of cattle to a high standard.

It was a pleasure to judge the show.

Sally Horrell

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Royal Welsh Spring Festival Show Glebedale Lancaster Georgina she is by thistledown zodiac and out of thistledown Lancaster Debra she will be 3 in July.

This year so far she was champ shorthorn at North Somerset and then supreme overall at the Spring festival.

She is due to calf in October to Grafton Hubert.

Last year she was also supreme at the Spring festival and champ female and res overall at the three counties also champion shorthorn at Pembroke County Show.

Her next trip all being well is Royal Cornwall then three counties and the Rws. Overall champion, Glebedale Lancaster Georgina

Ryedale Show 26th July 2016 | Judge: Sally Horrell Cow 1st 2nd 3rd

Kimrin Gypsy Oakleigh Lovely Gina Gilven Butterfly Georgia

Misses K & C Ward R Baudains RS & G Johnson

Heifer under 19 months old on day of show 1st Albion Jilt Jadazia PJ Braithwaite 2nd Kimrina Jazmin Misses K & C Ward 3rd Sleightholme Ramona P James 4th Inglestone Tessa Joyful Mrs L Swiers Heifer between 19 months and 31 months old on day of show 1st Oakleigh Honey Mrs R Thompson 2nd Urymaid X998 of Upsall R Baudains 3rd Gilven Magic Harmony RS & G Johnson 4th Albion Jilt Hortensia – PJ Braithwaite

Bull any age 1st Sleightholme Rubus 2nd Sleightholme Rambler 3rd Tamhorn Glen

P James P James R Baudains

Champion:

Oakleigh Honey – Mrs R Thompson Reserve Champion:

Sleightholme Rubus – P James Junior Champion:

Sleightholme Rubus – P James Best Beef Shorthorn bred by Exhibitor:

Sleightholme Rubus – P James

Surrey County Show 23rd May 2016 Cow in Milk or in calf born before 31st December, 2013 1st Podehole Gypsy Flamenco Mrs Sarah Wilkins Senior Heifer born on or after 1st January, 2014 1st Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie 2nd Aylward Blythesome 29th Stanford Park Farm Junior Heifer born on or after 1st January, 2015 1st Aylward Blossom 12th Stanford Park Farm 2nd Rumsden Nettle Jigsaw Mrs Sarah Wilkins Senior Bull, born before 1st January, 2015 1st Meonhill Hells Angel LEP Farms 2nd Beautry Excalibur Mrs Sarah Wilkins Junior Bull born after 1st January, 2015 1st Jester of Longfield Stanford Park Farm 2nd Rumsden Jumping Jack Mrs Sarah Wilkins Group of three animals 1st Stanford Park Farm 2nd Mrs Sarah Wilkins

Champion, Meonhill Hells Angel from LEP Farms

Champion:

Meonhill Hells Angel – LEP Farms Reserve Champion:

Meonhill Skjaklin Pixie

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HOLMEERE herd

Breeding consistent WINNERS

Semen: Holmeere Alastair & Cairnsmore Thrasher (Worldwide) contact: Red Cattle Genetics +44 (0)2476 696 549

MARK HOLMES Bigwood Farm House, Snowdon Road, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 9DG m: 07973 115103 | e: mark@meerebarn.com

The South of England Show 8th-10th June 2016 | Judge: Mrs Jane Landers Beef Shorthorn Female born on or after 1st January, 2015 1st Podehole Heather Jane Harry Horrell 2nd Rumsden Duchess Jenga Mrs Sarah Wilkins 3rd Tollesbury Fabulous Dr Vivien St Jospeh 4th Rumsden Nettle Jigsaw Mrs Sarah Wilkins

Beef Shorthorn Bull born on or after 1st January 2015 1st Meonhill Jetstream LEP Farms 2nd Podehole Jeroboam Harry Horrell 3rd Rumsden Jumping Jack Mrs Sarah Wilkins Beef Shorthorn Bull born on or before the 31st December 2014 1st Beautry Excalibur Mrs Sarah Wilkins 2nd Meonhill Hells Angel LEP Farms

Beef Shorthon Female born on or after 1st January 2013 and 31st December 2014 1st Meonhill Skjalin Pixie LEP Farms 2nd Podehole Tessa Hollyhock Harry Horrell

Beef Shorthorn Group of Three Animals 1st Mrs Sarah Wilkins

Beef Shorthorn Cow any age in calf or with calf at foot 1st Podehole Gypsy Freesia Harry Horrell 2nd Podehole Gypsy Flamenco Mrs Sarah Wilkins

Reserve champion, Beautry Excalibur from Sarah Wilkins

Champion:

Pode Hole Gypsy Freesia – Harry Horrell

Reserve Champion: Beautry Excalibur – Mrs Sarah Willkins Junior Champion: Meonhill Jetstream – LEP Farms

Champion, Podehole Gypsy Freesia from Harry Horrell

Westmorland County Show 8th September 2016 | Judge: Andy Ryder Bull born before 1 Janaury 2015 1st Croftends Harry - s. Lowther Diamond JE Bellas & Son 2nd Meonhill Eastern Star - s. Eionmor Highlander 90P

J & P Miller Cow over 3 years of age on show day 1st Croftends Dido & calf - s. Cooper CP Kirk JE Bellas & Son Female over 2 years and under 3 years of age on show day 1st Croftends Hollie - s. Croftends Edward JE Bellas & Son

2nd Croftends Jido - s. Lowther Diamond JE Bellas & Son 3rd Pikelowe Danielle J6 - s. Glenisla Arctic Storm

A Thompson Best Pair of animals owned by the exhibitor and exhibited above 1st JE Bellas & Son 2nd A Thompson Champion:

Reserve Champion: Female over 1 year and under 2 years of age on show day Best Exhibitor Bred: 1st Pikelowe Florence J68 - s. Chapelton Typhoon

A Thompson

Croftends Harry Croftends Hollie Croftends Harry

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Royal Three Counties Show 1st August 2016 | Judge: Mr B Landers Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot born on or before 31 December 2013 1st Tamhorn Fireworks - s. Tofts Prince Xavier D & J Wyllie 2nd Westhide Zoe 3rd Lynthorpe Barrington Duchess 2nd - s. Podehole Brigadier

Stanford Park Partnership 4th Roundhill Saffron Ruby - s. Holmeere Colonel E Trueman Heifer born in 2014 1st Aylward Blythesome 29th - s. Alyward Waverley 5

Mr & Mrs Stoneham 2nd Silson Gypsy Rose - s. Silson Ernie P & H Coles 3rd Creaga Kasey - s. Creaga Dice Park & Baird

Bull born on or before 31 December 2014 1st Tofts Wing Commander - s. Blelack Major

Melview Farming Bull born on or after 1 January 2015 1st Jester of Longfield - s. Glenisla Arctic Storm

Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Roundhill Jeffrey - s. Alta Cedar Perfect Storm

E Trueman 3rd Longlands Carnation Jupiter - s. Hannington Balthazar

Mrs J Evans Pairs

Tamhorn Fireworks & Jester of Longfield Heifer Born in 2015 Group of three 1st Longlands Lulu Jenny - s. Hannington Balthazar Mrs J Evans

Westhide Zoe 2nd Stanfordpark Carnartion Rouge - s. Gilven Fairfax

Tamhorn Fireworks

Mr & Mrs Stoneham

Tofts Wing Commander 3rd Alyward Blossom 12 - s. Meonside Field Marshall

DR Rutherford Champion: Tamhorn Fireworks Reserve Champion:

Westhide Zoe

Turriff Show 1st August 2016 | Judge: Mr B Landers Bull born before 1st June 2014 1st Chapelton Ensign - s. Cavans Yankee Y838 (H)

Glenrinnes Farms 2nd Declan of Craigiebank - s. Saskvalley Pioneer 126P (SS) (P)

Alison Watt Bull calf born on or after 1st June 2015 1st Smallburn Jethro - s. Lowther Emblem (P) Smallburn Farms Cow born before 1st June 2013 1st Lowther Sally 245 - s. Blelack Minstrel (P)(ET)

Smallburn Farms 2nd Greenwall Fantasia Foxglove - s. Glenisla Arctic Storm (P)

John & Susan Ravenhear 3rd Grandtullybrae Yantara Trixy 4 - s. Virginian of Upsall (P)

Alison Watt Heifer born on or between 1st June 2013 and 31st May 2014 1st

Strathisla Trixy - s. Chapelton Winsome (P) Alison Watt

Heifer born on or between 1st June 2014 and 31st July 2015 1st Ardoyne Jazz Dance - s. Ardoyne Fiddich (P)

H & H Rennie 2nd Greenwall Coral - s. Greenwall Flashman

John & Susan Ravenshear 3rd Strathisla Trixy Janine - s. Declan of Craigiebank(P)

Alison Watt 4th Ardoyne Jazz Dance - s. Ardoyne Fiddich (P)

H&H Rennie

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Champion, Chapelton Ensign from Glenrinnes Farms

Heifer calf under one year old on the day of the show 1st Smallburn Katie - s. Coldrochie Front Rank (P)

Smallburn Farms 2nd Greenwall Fanny Foxglove - s. Greenwall Flashman (P)

John & Susan Ravenshear 3rd Smallburn Kelly - s. Coldrochie Front Rank(P)

Smallburn Farms 4th Strathisla Kara - s. Declan of Craigiebank(P)

Alison Watt Female Champion:

Lowther Sally 245 - Smallburn Farms Male Champion:

Chapelton Ensign - Glenrinnes Farms Champion:

Chapelton Ensign - Glenrinnes Farms Reserve Champion:

Lowther Sally 245 - Smallburn Farms

Black Isle Show

4th August 2016 | Judge: L Lang

Bull born prior to 1st August 2014 1st Podehole Fenman - s. Chapelton Clansman J Scott & Partners 2nd Chapelton Ensign - s. Cavans Yankee Y838 Glenrinners Farm

Bull born on or after 1st August 2015 1st Todholes Kendoo - s. Smallburn Findon J Campbell & Co 2nd Smallburn Jethro - s. Lowther Emblem (P) Smallburn Farms

Bull born on or after 1st August 2014 1st Alvie Jacobite - s. Chapelton Duke 3221 (P)

Heifer born on or after 1st August 2015 1st Smallburn Katie - s. Coldrochie Front Rank Smallburn Farms 2nd Todholes Daisy Kirtsy - s. Lowther Goldmine J Campbell & Co 3rd Smallburn Kelly - s. Coldrochie Front Rank Smallburn Farms

Alvie Farm

Cow any age 1st Lowther Sally 245 - s. Blelack Minstrel (P) Smallburn Farms 2nd Glengloy Rothes Gipsy - s. Creaga Dice (P) A T MacDonald Heifer 1 or 2 years old 1st Coldrochie Grace Beauty H25 - s. Coldrochie Fair Shake (P)

A T MacDonald 2nd Alvie Juliet Malba - s. Chapelton Duke 3221 (P) Alvie Farm 3rd Alvie Melba Joy - s. Chapelton Duke 3221 (P) Alvie Farm 4th Ballylinney Daisy 1489 - s. Podehole Edward (H) J Campbell & Co 5th Smallburn Katie - s. Coldrochie Front Rank (P) Smallburn Farms

Pair of Shorthorns from the same exhibitor 1st J Campbell & Co 2nd Smallburn Farms 3rd Alvie Farm Champion: Podehole Fenman - s. Chapelton Clansman (P) - J Scott & Partners Reserve Champion: Lowther Sally 245 - s. Blelack Minstrel (P) - Smallburn Farms

Judges Report: The show of Beef Shorthorns was small in numbers but very select. There were 2 massive older bulls, some very nice females and four very smart calves. It was a pleasure to Judge the show. Thank you. Liz Lang

Dumfries Show Bull 1st

31st July – 1st August 2nd Cairnsmore Hannah Beatrix –

Mr. E Belcher & Miss M Mackinnon 3rd Appleton Duchess 4912 – J Anderson

Wells Edward – Mr. E Belcher & Miss M Mackinnon

Bull born in 2015 1st Knockenjig Judge – David & Rosemary Dickie 2nd Cairnsmore Jaergermeister – B & J Landers & Son

Heifer born in 2015 1st Cairnsmore Jellybean Eloise – B & J Landers & Son 2nd Shawhill Lovely Jade – Thomson, Roddick & Laurie 3rd Shawhill Juniper Rose – Thomson Roddick & Laurie

Cow or heifer 1st Knockenjig Duchess D1809 – David & Rosemary Dickie 2nd J Anderson

Champion:

Cairnsmore Jellybean Eloise – B & J Landers & Son

Heifer born in 2014 1st Knockenjig Duchess H883 – David & Rosemary Dickie

Reserve Champion:

Knockenjig Duchess D1809 – David & Rosemary Dickie

Lurgan Show 4th June 2016 | Judge: A Dockery Cow or heifer in milk or in calf any age 1st Croobview Denise 2nd Croobview Georgina

HD Bailie C & M Graham

2nd 3rd 4th

Croobview Winsome Jackpot Croobview Jenny Glenvale Jock

HD Bailie HD Bailie C & M Graham

Heifer born after 1st September 2014 and up to 31st August 2015 1st Crobbview Lady Barrington 3 HS Bailie

Champion:

Croobview Denise - s. Chapelton Wildfire

Calf male or female born on or after 1st September 2015 1st Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 DD McDowell

Reserve Champion:

Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 - s. Elliot Matrix

Champion, Croobview Denise with her 6week old bull calf at foot included in the photograph is handler Daniel McKinstry, Uel & Denise Bailie owners and the Judge Anthony Dockery from Elphin Co. Roscommon.

Reserve champion, Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 owned by Duncan McDowell and shown by Matthew Graham owner of Glenvale Beef Shorthorns included in the picture is the Judge Anthony Dockery from Elphin Co. Roscommon

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KNOCKENJIG

Beef Shorthorns

the next star in our “Margo” family

Knockenjig Judge - RHS 2016, 2nd prize [sire: Tofts Whisky] For sale Stirling 2017 His Dam: Knockenjig

Margo D1808 Ex 93 [sire:Glenisla Barbarian]

Reserve Champion Dumfries Show 2011 His Grand Dam: Glenisla

Margo B609 Ex 91 [sire: Fearn Wyvis]

Knockenjig Margo D1808 was also the Dam of Knockenjig Foremost [sold to Coldrochie 2014] and Knockenjig Hercules [sold to Podehole 2015] and Knockenjig Margo 2 VG 88 -1st prize 2yr old heifer shown with calf at foot Dumfries Show 2015 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

Balmoral Show 12th May 2016 Cow or Heifer born on or before 31st December 2013 in calf or calf at foot 1st Creaga Gipsy N & L Dowd 2nd Uppermill Gipsy Robyn J Porter 3rd Graigue Hilltop 10 Caramba Shorthorns 4th Uppermill Rothes Java J Porter 5th Shawhill Feidlfare G M Rodgers 6th Croobview Dot Com HD Bailie Heifer born in 2014 1st Caramba Rothes Helen 2nd Blackvalley Glitter 3rd Uppermill Secret Sandra 4th Uppermill Blythesome Jana 5th Mainvalley Hetty 6th Uppermill Lovely Lutty 7th Mainvalley Hoola 8th Gortlynd Honeah

Caramba Shorthorns N & L Dowd J Porter J Porter K Carson J Porter K Carson K Lynd

Champion, Caramba Rothes Helen from Caramba Shorthorns

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Heifer born on or after 1st January 2015 1st Fanore Aoife N & L Do 2nd Bushypark Cherry 2 Bushypark Beef Shorthorns 3rd Springlane Flashy Girl J & S Martin 4th Croobview Jellytot HD Bailie 5th Castlemount Matrix FoxgloveDD McDowell 6th Uppermill Gipsy Racheal J Porter 7th Croobview Honeysuckle Opal 161 HD Bailie 8th Castlemount Matrix Beatrice DD McDowell 9th Uppermill Gipsy Rachael J Porter

Ricketstown Jackpot Lowtown Kidd Tintrim Boxer Caramba Free Spirit J163 Castlemount Joshua

K Lynd HD Dorman R & N McGuigan Caramba Shorthorns DD McDowell

Pair of animal bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible 1st Uppermill Gladiator J Porter 2nd Croobview Jellytot HD Bailie 3rd Uppermill Supreme J Porter Junior Breed Champion: Junior Reserve:

Fanore Aoife - N & L Dowd Burnside Judge - W & J McAllister

Champion: Reserve Champion:

Caramba Rothes Helen Creaga Gipsy

Bull born on or before 31st December 2014 1st

Uppermill Gladiator

J Porter

Bull born on or after 1st January 2015 1st Burnside Judge W & J McAllister 2nd Glenvale Jock M Graham 3rd Castlemount Jet Liner DD McDowell 4th Mainvalley Jagger K Carson 5th Uppermill Supreme J Porter

Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club National Show at County Londonderry Show 30th July 2016 | Judge: Mr J Redpath

Reserve champion & interbreed champion, Castlemount Jetliner

Senior bull born before 1-1-15 1st Dunsyre Esquire - s: Langalbuinoch Barney (P)

Richard Henning Junior Bull born between 1-1-15 and 31-8-15 1st Castlemount Jetliner - s: Elliot Matrix Duncan McDowell 2nd Priestland Con 5 - s: Craigfaddock Everest

David Alexander 3rd Lowtown Kid - s: Dearpark Furty HD Dorman & Family 4th Glenvale Jock - s: Croobview Galahad C & M Graham Cow with calf at foot born before 1-1-13 1st Glenbrae Floss Zipy - s: Hillview King Duncan McDowell 2nd Mainevalley Dana - s: Alter Cedar Code Red K Carson Cow in calf born before 1-1-13 1st Glenisla Margo - s: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Duncan McDowell Junior cow born in 2013 1st Glenisla Margo - s: Glenisla Arctic Storm

Duncan McDowell 2nd Croobview Georgina - s: Chapelton Typhoon

C & M Graham Heifer born in 2014 1st Mainevalley Hetty - s: Craigfaddock Duke

K.Carson

Heifer born between 1-1-15 and 13-8-15 1st Castlemount Matrix Foxglove Flake - s: Elliot Matrix

Duncan McDowell 2nd Springlane Flashy Girl - s: Chapelton Wildfire

J & S Matin 3rd Ashvale Red Sue - s: Chapelton Typhoon

R & F Mckeown 4th Craigfaddock Nora 12th - s: Tintrim Thomond

D. Alexander Calf born after 1-9-15 1st Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 - s: Elliot Matrix

Duncan McDowell 2nd Mullaglass Margo - s: Dunsrye Esquire R.Henning 3rd Bootown Katie May - s: Meonhill Fire Fox Maurice Millan

Pairs 1st 3rd

Maurice Millen Duncan McDowell

Young Handlers 1st Matthew Graham 3rd Matthew Mcguigan 5th Matthew McCrellis

2nd

C & M Graham

2nd 4th

Corchennia Dorman Matthew McLucas

Champion: Dunsyre Esquire - Richard Henning Reserve Champion & Interbreed Champion:

Castlemount Jetliner - Duncan McDowell

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Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Calf Show December 2016 | Judge: Liz Lang

Senior champion, Castlemount Junior from Duncan McDowell

Senior reserve champion, Mullaglass Margo from Richard Henning

Heifer born on or after 1st April 16 & before 30th June 16 1st Castlemount Matrix Tessa Duncan McDowell 2nd Uppermill Rothes Mayfair James Porter Ashvale B Good Red Sue Richard & Fiona McKeown Bull born on or after 1st September 15 & before 31st December 15 3rd Heifer born on or after 1st July 16 1st Mullaglass Jethro Richard Henning 1st Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 22nd David Alexander Heifer born on or after 1st January 15 & before 30th April 15 & 2nd Castlemount Zipy Duncan McDowell Heifer born on or after 1st May 15 & before 31st August 15 Bull born on or after 1st May 15 & before 31st August 15 1st Castlemount Junior Duncan McDowell 2nd Mullaglass Jetstream Richard Henning

1st 2nd 3rd

Castlemount Matrix Foxglove Flake Mullaglass Lady Annetta 3rd Mullaglass Flossies

Duncan McDowell Pair of calves 1st Duncan McDowell Richard Henning 2nd Richard Henning Richard Henning 3rd

David Alexander Heifer born on or after 1st September 15 & before 31st December 15 1st 2nd 3rd

Mullaglass Margo Bootown Katie May Ballyvaddy Heathermaid J838

Richard Henning Maurice Millen Tom & Kate Madden

Bull born on or after 1st January 16 & before 31st March 16 1st Uppermill Rama James Porter 2nd Craigfaddock Khan David Alexander 3rd Craigfaddock Khal David Alexander

Young handlers 1st Lucy Rodgers 2nd Emily Peters 3rd Mark McCrellis Senior Champion:

Castlemount Junior Senior Reserve Champion:

Mullaglass Margo

Bull born on or after 1st April 16 & before 30th June 16 Junior Champion: 1st Craigfaddock Kingpin David Alexander

Castlemount Matrix Tessa 2nd Castlemount Kubota Duncan McDowell Junior Reserve Champion: 3rd Uppermill Gilmore 2nd James Porter

Uppermill Rothes Mayfair Heifer born on or after 1st January 16 & before 31st March 16 Overall Champion: 1st Uppermill Gipsy Rothes James Porter

Castlemount Matrix Tessa 2nd Draperhill Kacey Rogers Family 3rd Uppermill Flossy Flaunt James Porter Overall Reserve Champion:

Uppermill Rothes Mayfair

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Junior and overall champion, Castlemount Matrix Tessa

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Junior and overall reserve champion, Uppermill Rothes Mayfair from James Porter

Borderway Agri-Expo 28th October 2016 Male Calf born between September 2015 and 28 February 2016 1st Sowerbyparks Kincaid S & G Hunt 2nd Podehole krackerjack H Horrell 3rd Gregors Knock out W & I McGregor 4th Podehole Kojack H Horrell 5th Derwentwood Jagger N & A Hunter

Female calf born in January or February 2016 1st Stonehills Fairy Clipper 10 2nd Lipwood Briar Rose Kyra 3rd Podehole Hermione Karen 4th Redhill Explorers Crocus 128 5th Sowerbyparks Nonpariel

G Riby ME & TD Tailford H Horrell B Wear S & G Hunt

Male calf born in March 2016 1st Shawhill Kenco 2nd Lowther Konan 3rd Knockenjig Keystone 4th Lipwood Kemp 5th Lipwood Kirk

R & L Thompson C Lowther D & R Dickie ME & TD Tailford ME & TD Tailford

Female calf born in March 2016 1st Lowther Caroline 483 2nd Knockenjig Rosie Duchess K1937 3rd Lipwood Wheat Katrina 4th Gregors Katie Delphinium 5th Warmington Molly 322

D & R Dickie ME & TD Tailford W & I McGregor R Leach

Male Calf born in April or May2016 1st Elliot Finest Hour 2nd Warmington Keeper 334 3rd Lowther Killian 4th Croftsends King 5th Knockenjig Kestrel

J Elliot R Leach C Lowther JE Bellas D & R Dickie

Female calf born in April or May 2016 1st Elliot Echo 338 2nd Gregors Kandy Floss 3rd Elliot Echo 340 4th Jodame Kiki Dee 5th Knockenjig Margo K1944

J Elliot W & I McGregor J Elliot M & J Souter D & R Dickie

Female calf born from September 2015 to end of December 2016 1st Shawhill Lady Jessica R & L Thompson 2nd Lintonpriory Myrtle 1002 I Campbell 3rd Podehole Gypsy Justina H Horrell 4th Shawhill Princess Josephine R & L Thompson 5th Derwentwood Tessa 2 N & A Hunter

Champion, Elliot Echo 338

Young Handler 1st Isla Campbell 2nd Megan Souter 3rd Megan Hunter 4th Ethan Clarke Champion:

Elliot Echo 338

Reserve Champion:

Shawhill Kenco

Reserve champion, Shawhill Kenco

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Nonpareil X492 of Upsall First Beef Shorthorn to be officially classified Excellent 90

Trainview Lovely Kirsty Sire Creaga Dice

Heifers by Chapelton Duke

Show Success 2016 Ballyvaddy Princess F791 Female & Breed Champion Fife Show. Female Champion Alyth Show to add to her many prizes won previously in Northern Ireland

James Cameron 07971998597

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Stars of the Future Calf Show 12th November 2016 | Judge: Stuart Macadie

Senior champion, Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 from D McDowell

Bulls born 4th August to 20th December 2018 1st Coldrochie Juggernaut - s.Knockenjig Foremost

MD McMillan 2nd Castlemount Jacob - s.Elliot Matrix Duncan McDowall 3rd Wells Jasper - s.Barnaigh Loch Awe John Wood

Overall junior champion, Queenamoan Cassie from B & S Slater

2nd Todholes Daisy Kirsty - s. Lowther Godwin

J Campbell & Co 3rd Coldrochie Irania Rainbow K9 - s. Knockenjig Foremost

MD McMillan

Heifers born 1st April to 16th April 2016 1st Queenamoan Cassie - s. Rowanberry Donatello Heifers born 1st August to 26th September 2015

B & S Slater, Orkney 1st Aberdona Duchess Isla - s.Cairnsmore Thrasher 2nd Millerston Augusta Kiss - s. Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

R & C Rettie J & G Ramsay, Mauchline.

2nd Shawhill Princess Josephine - s.Winslow Rodney 3rd - Millerston Gretta Karma - s. Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

John & Matthew Thomson Heifers born 1st October to 27th December 2015

J & G Ramsay 1st Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 - s. Elliot Matrix Overall Senior Champion:

D McDowell

Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 2 2nd Coldrochie Augusta Blossom J48 - s. Knockenjig Foremost MD McMillan Overall Junior Champion: 3rd Shawhill Lady Jessica - s. Shawhill Glenfiddich

Queenamoan Cassie

John & Matthew Thomson Senior Handlers: John McCulloch (HW) Bulls born 7th March to 4th May 2016 1st Millerston Kasper - s. Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Junior Handlers: Kirsty Campbell (c/o Brooke Trust)

J & G Ramsay Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club Pairs Competition: 2nd Elliot Finest Hour - s. Star P Matrix J Elliot 1st J Campbell & Co 3rd Shawhill Kenco - s. Shawhill Henderson

John & Matthew Thomson There was also a points system run throughout all of the classes Heifers born 5th January to 24th March 2016 and the results were: 1st Coldrochie Joyful Rainbow K3 - s. Fearn Godfather 1st – Coldrochie

MD McMillan

2nd - Millerston

Judges Report: I was delighted that both champions went on to win their respective Junior & Senior native interbreed championships. With Jack Ramsay taking the interbreed pairs title and the Joe Watson trophy it was an excellent day for the breed.

I thoroughly enjoyed my day having an excellent standard of cattle to pick from and would hope to be able to attend again in the future. I would like to thank the committee for asking me, the stewards It was a pleasant surprise to be asked to judge the Stars of the Future as it’s a show that I’ve never managed to attend, so it can now be ticked off my bucket list. I was eased in with smaller entries in the senior classes but although lacking numbers the quality was there. This came through in Duncan Mcdowell’s heifer Castlemount Matrix Strawberry. She was a quality heifer with great confirmation and strength of bone. Reserve Senior was from the 1st heifer class It was a pleasant surprise to be asked to judge the Stars of the Future as it’s a show that I’ve never managed to attend, so it can now be ticked off my bucket list. I was eased in with smaller entries in the senior classes but although lacking numbers the quality was there. This came through in Duncan Mcdowell’s heifer Castlemount Matrix Strawberry. She was a quality heifer with great confirmation and strength of bone. Reserve Senior was from the 1st heifer class Aberdona Duchess Isla. This heifer had a real presence and style about her. As the day went on the classes got larger, up to nine in one heifer class. Again it was the females that came to the fore with my junior champion going to B&S Slater’s heifer calf Queenamoan Cassie. This calf stood out for me, as she came in the ring, which was quite something considering the standard of calves in that class.

My reserve Junior went to Jack Ramsey’s stylish young bull Millerston Kasper that I’m sure we’ll see again in the future. In the SSC pairs competition J Campbell took 1st with a heifer and a bull that were like two peas in a pod.

Stuart Macadie beef shorthorn

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Southern Beef Shorthorn Calf Show 17th November 2016 | Judge: James Cameron Male Calf born on or between 1 Jan 16 & 31 March 16 1st Stanford Park Kool Boy Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Trunley Timber R G Isted 3rd Hursley UK290129 600229 Hursley Cattle Partnership 4th Elphicks Kingsman Mark Pallet Male Calf born on or after 1 April 16 1st Kassam of Longfield Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Staningo UK280747 201019 RWH & MS Fenemore Champion Bull Calf: Stanford Park Kool Boy - Stanford Park Partnership Reserve Champion Bull Calf: Trunley Timber - R G Isted Female Born on or between 1 July 2015 -31 Dec 2015 1st Meonshide Jemima Drayton Farm Partnership 2nd Longfield Waterloo Lark Stanford Park Partnership 3rd Chapleton Cheerleader 5224 Mark Pallet Female Calf born on or between 1 Jan & 31 March 16 1st Hursley Secret Gracy Hursley Cattle Partnership 2nd Hursley Flossy Goshawk Hursely Cattle Partnership 3rd Staningo Kendall RWH &MS Fenemore

Judges Report: I was delighted to be asked to judge the Southern Beef Shorthorn Calf show at the South of England calf show.

The quality overall was extremely high and the classes well supported with a high standard throughout. The beef shorthorns where by far the strongest section of the whole show.

First up was two classes of bull calves all of which showed potential. I tapped out a long clean bull from Stanford Park (Stanford Park Kool Boy) as my champion with Trunley Timber from Bob Isted from the same class as Reserve, a well fleshed roan bull who walked out well.

Female Calf born on or after 1 April 16 1st Longfield Lovely Exhibit Stanford Park Partnership 2nd Hursley Secret Gypsy Hursley Cattle Partnership 3rd Staningo Lovely Kathleen RWH & MS Fenemore Champion Heifer Calf: Longfield Lovely Exhibit - Stanford Park Partnership Reserve Champion Heifer Calf: Hursley Secret Gracy - Hursley Cattle Partnership Junior Champion: Meonside Jemima - Drayton Farm Partnership Reserve Junior Champion: Longfield Waterloo Lark - Stanford Park Partnership Champion Calf: Longfield Lovely Exhibit

Stanford Park Partnership Reserve Champion Calf:

Stanford Park Cool Boy

Stanford Park Partnership

Supreme Champion: Longfield Lovely Exhibit

Stanford Park Partnership Reserve Supreme Champion: Meonside Jemima

Drayton Farm Partnership Pairs 1st 2nd

Longfield Staningo

Stanford Park Partnership RWH & MS Fenemore

Young Handlers 1st Holly Richardson 2nd Sophie Pallet 3rd Meghan Craig Supreme Champion: Longfield Lovely Exhibit - Stanford Park Partnership

In the female section I had three great classes of heifers all of which show the potential of great future stock cows. The winner of the Junior Championship and the Longfield Trophy was Meonside Jemima from Drayton Farm Partnership, a well grown heifer exhibiting strength and length ably shown by Mary Reynolds.

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By far the strongest two classes of the day came with the heifer calves led by Longfield Lovey Exhibit as overall heifer calf champion from Simon Bradley Farmer and Tina Russell. This light roan heifer showed great style and flesh combined with good width over her shoulder which carried right through her body. Closely followed in Reserve was another great heifer, Hursley Secret Gypsy a white heifer from the Hursley Cattle Partnership who also showed great fleshing ability and structure.

Two strong pairs where forward and won by Longfield with the Stanigo herd a close reserve.

In the young handler section the three competitors all showed very ably and confidently. However it was Holly Richardson impressed the most recovering well after her animal was spooked. Sophie Pallet was in 2nd followed closely by Meghan Craig.

My overall Supreme Champion of the day was my Calf champion Longfield Lovely Exhibit with Drayton Farm reserve with Meonside Jemima.

The Southern Club must be congratulated for presenting a show of cattle as strong as any other calf show in the UK and Valerie and I must thank all the organisers for great hospitality and a successful show and I hope the show and the club continue to go from strength to strength.

James Cameron

Northern Club Calf Show at Thirsk 13th November 2016 | Judge: Stuart Macadie Bull born 1.9.15 - 31.12.15 1st Derwentwood Jagger

Heifer born 13.1.16 - 20.2.16 1st Jilt X1128 of Upsall 2nd Stonehills Fairy Clipper 10th Bull born 1.1.16 - 28.2.16 Sowerby Parks Nonpareil 1st Sleightholme Snapdragon 2nd 3rd 2nd Highlee Kurly Wurly Heifer born 21.2.16 - 18.3.16 3rd Sowerby Parks Kinkade 1st Beautry Kookie Rose 2nd Raindale Joyful Katy Bull born 1.3.16 - 25.3.16 3rd Inglestone Marguerite Katy 1st Beautry Kilimanjaro 2nd 3rd

Stonehills Kracker Jack Lipwood Kemp

Bull born on or after 26.3.16 1st Kellythorpe Knowhow 2nd Sleightholme Speedwell 3rd Kellythorpe Kamma Heifer born 1.1.16 - 12.1.16 1st Highlee Kitkat 2nd Gilven Sapphire Krystal 3rd Highlee Karamel

Heifer born on or after 19.3.16 1st Clipper X1152 of Upsall 2nd Raindale Margo 3rd 3rd Raindale Gypsy Kamara

Overall champion, Beautry Kooky Rose

Male Champion:

Beautry Kilimanjaro

Reserve Male Champion:

Sleightholme Snapdragon 2nd

Female Champion & Overall Champion:

Beautry Kooky Rose

Reserve Female & Overall Reserve Champion:

Clipper X1152 of Upsall

Judges Report: It was a pleasure to be asked to judge this increasingly popular calf show.

There was 36 entries forward.

My male champion was Beautry Kilimanjaro a nice thick roan bull very good on his legs. My reserve was Sleightholme Snapdragon 2nd another good roan bull but not quite as thick as my champion. My female champion was Beautry Kooky Rose a long clean heifer good over her top and legs. My reserve was Clipper X1152 of Upsall not quite as stylish as my champion but worthy of reserve. My overall champion was the Beautry heifer with the Upsall heifer as reserve. The young handler champion was Beth Barker who did an excellent job, with Megan Park as my reserve.

I would like to extend my thanks to the exhibitors and stewards for making my day so enjoyable. Stuart Macadie

Reserve overall champion, Clipper X1152 of Upsall

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East of England Smithfield Festival Calf Show 2016 15th-16th November 2016 | Judge: Major John Gibb

Overall Senior Champion Alvie Daffodil from Mrs CM Williamson

Breed championship presentation, l to r, representative from sponsors Morrisons Jim Holden, Andrew Barrett and judge Major John Gibb.

Glenariff Pedigree Livestock’s breed champion, the heifer calf Glenariff JacalinGina, stood for conformation.

Bull Calf Born on or between 1st January 2015 and 31st March 2016 1st Sowerby Park Kincade S & G Hunt 2nd Glenariff Kodiac Glenariff Pedigree Livestock 3rd Langhams Kansas Star A & C Farms 4th Stanford Park Kool Boy Simon Farmer & Tina Russell

Heifer Calf born on or between 17th February and 31st March, 2016 1st Greenley Waterloo Kaitlin Towers & Heard 2nd Warmington Molly – R F Leach 3rd Highlee Kinder Rose Mrs Tracy Severn 4th Silson Broadhooks Kim – PA & HM Coles

Bull Calf born on or after 1st April 2016 1st Warmington Keeper R F Leach 2nd Greenley Kipling Towers & Heard 3rd Greenley Keats Towers & Heard 4th Kassam of Longfield Simon Farmer & Tina Russell

Heifer Calf born on or after 1st April 1st Warmington Saxon Spring 2nd Silson Rosette Kinzee 3rd Greenley Kimmy Floss 4th Longfield Lovely Exhibit

Heifer Calf Born on or between 1st September 2015 and 31st December 2015 1st Glenariff Jacalin-Gina Glenariff Pedigree Livestock 2nd Podehole Gypsy Justina Harry Horrell 3rd Langhams Irene Jolie A & C Farms 4th Longfield Waterloo Lark Simon Farmer & Tina Russell

Pair of calves entered in any of the above classes 1st A & C Farms 2nd Simon Farmer & Tina Russell

Heifer Calf born on or between 1st January, 2016 and 16th February 2016 1st Highlee Caramel Mrs Tracy Severn 2nd Podehole Hermione Karen Harry Horrell 3rd Sowerby Parks Nonpareil S & G Hunt 4th Highlee Blackbrook Kitkat Mrs Tracy Severn

Reserve Champion:

R F Leach PA & HM Coles Towers & Heard Simon Farmer & Tina Russell

Champion:

Glenariff Jacalin-Gina – Glenariff Pedigree Livestock Highlee Karamel – Mrs Tracy Severn

Presentation to breed champion and reserve, l to r : Jim Holden, Andrew Barrett with his champion (heifer calf Glenariff JacalinGina), judge Major John Gibb, Tracy Severn with her reserve champion (heifer calf Highlee Karamel).

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Judges Report: My trip to judge the Shorthorn Calf Show at Peterborough was a most enjoyable experience. Very efficiently run by friendly officials and enthusiastic breeders. Thanks to you all!

Over seven classes, there were 41 calves shown, which was the largest entry of all breeds. There was some variation in type throughout, but the standard at the top was extremely high.

As seems to be the case in calf shows, heifers seem to provide the winners. This was no exception! The Sept / Dec class was won by Glenariff Jacaline Gina. A very feminine dark roan heifer with loads of character, and she looked like she wanted to win from the word go! She did go on to be my Champion.

Woolcombe Jubliee’s King

This class had four excellent heifers out of an entry of seven.

My Reserve Champion was Highlee Caramel from the Jan / Mar Class, and is also exactly the right kind to make a top cow.

Given time the young bulls shown will no doubt come up to match the heifers.

Best pair went to A & C Farms with a well sized bull and heifer, with reserve to Farmer & Russell with an attractive well matched pair of roan calves.

In the Interbreed our team and individual were both short leeted looked good, didn’t win any awards, but must very nearly have done so.

Major John Gibb

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Type Classification Report Octber 2015 to October 2016 Prefix ALVIE ANNAHILL BOLTON BRIDGEHOUSE CASTLEMOUNT CATTERALL CAVANS CEFNMELYN CHAPELTON CLYDE CRAIGFADDOCK CROFT DERW DONINGTON DRAPERHILL DRYFEVALLEY EASTMILL ELPHICKS FARADALE FARLAM FEARN GILVEN GLENBRAE GLENKILN GRANDTULLYBRAE GREENLEY GREGORS HANLEY HANNINGTON KNOCKENJIG LONGFIELD LUCOMBE MANDINAM MARALIN MINESHOP MINGOOSE MOUNTBENGER MULLAGLASS MUNSLEY OCEANVIEW OSBERTON PIKELOWE PLYNLIMON PODEHOLE SANDLEY SANDWICK SEDGEFIELD SKAILLHOUSE STANFORDPARK STANOAK STONEHILLS STONEYROYD SYMPHONY TENNYSON TOFTS TRAINVIEW UPPERMILL UPSALL VALE WARMINGTON WENMAR WINSON

Member Name Alvie Farm Partnership Mrs E Cairns R Spensley T/A RMS Livestock Ltd G & B.M Sutton D McDowell E & T Richardson David Scarth F M & J Williams Mr D J Biggar OBE JN, GN & H Wilkins Mr. D. Alexander R.J. Henderson H&E Evans Mr F H G Shields Rodgers Family Mr Craig Goddard Firm of Doldy Farm Mark Pallet Mr Ernest John Faragher JR & C Elliott J Scott & Partners R S & G Johnson Mr. J. Nelson Glenkiln Farms Mr and Mrs D Calder Mr. G.H. Towers Chesterhall Parks Farm Daniel A Bown Messrs. S.S. Horton and Sons David & Rosemary Dickie Stanford Park Partnership Mr. and Mrs. J.H.D. Fanshawe Mr M. Lampard T and L Clarke Chris Nye Mr R J Trevethan J.F. Irving & Son Mr R Henning Mr. A.R. Mew Mr.J.B.Pollard Mr GMT Foljambe Andrew Thompson CLVP Evans Mr. H. Horrell Mr Peter J Scott A & C Ivinson Mr R.F. Law Messrs. C. Macadie and Sons Mr & Mrs Stoneham Richard & Rachel Oakley Mr. G.L. Riby Mr Tim Riley J & R Pearce Mr P Morey Playfair Farms Mr J Cameron & Miss V Orr Mr J Porter The Hon. G. Turton Mr M Reynolds Mr R Leach Mr M Moore ST Walker & Sons

Total Classified 8 4 3 36 24 15 50 4 25 6 8 11 3 7 1 5 11 4 13 21 33 26 7 21 14 15 10 3 79 30 19 113 4 7 36 14 19 14 5 3 57 21 13 9 25 29 23 17 87 5 43 6 8 9 19 3 61 16 31 23 19 11

Ex 1 2 0 4 6 3 8 0 3 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 4 4 3 3 2 4 1 2 7 9 0 5 0 3 2 3 4 5 1 0 5 4 1 0 0 5 1 3 2 1 10 0 1 0 2 0 6 4 2 4 2 1

VG 4 0 0 13 7 5 12 1 9 1 2 5 2 4 1 2 3 1 4 9 15 8 4 7 5 5 4 1 30 14 11 17 4 3 10 2 4 6 2 2 16 10 3 5 11 10 10 7 21 2 19 3 2 3 2 1 36 6 13 11 10 3

G+ 3 2 3 16 10 5 17 2 11 3 4 4 0 2 0 1 5 2 7 9 10 11 0 8 4 4 2 0 29 5 6 65 0 1 17 7 9 3 2 1 23 5 5 4 12 11 10 5 47 1 12 2 4 5 9 2 17 3 12 6 7 5

Good 0 0 0 3 1 2 13 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 4 3 0 3 3 2 3 0 13 2 2 26 0 0 7 2 2 0 0 0 13 2 4 0 2 3 2 2 17 1 2 1 1 1 6 0 2 3 4 2 0 2 beef shorthorn

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Breeders Directory 2017

2 6 1 5 19 3 7 14 11 4 12 8 16 13 15 9 10 18 30 27 22 43 26 36 38 37 40 23 29 21 20 25 48 3528 31 34 45 42 46 17

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87

88

90 89

44

24 32

92

53

75 57

91 93

49

72

33

94

41 47

73

54 65 74 77 62 59 52

39 69

55 58 71 67 76 51

70

78

68 66

50 56

61 60

64 63

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Alvie Farm Partnership | ALVIE HERD - Alvie Estate, Kincraig, Inverness-shire.

PH21 1NE e: info@alvie-estate.co.uk www. alvie-estate.co.uk t: 01540 651255 J Scott & Partners | FEARN HERD Fearn Farm, Fearn by Tain, Ross-shire.

IV20 1TL e: info@fearnfarm.com www.fearnfarm.com t: 01862 832205 m: 07770 863506 Major JPO Gibb | GLENISLA HERD

South Scotland: Carey Coombs | DUNSYRE HERD

12 - Weston Farm, Dunsyre, Carnwath,

Lanarkshire. ML11 8NG e: carey.coombs@btconnect.com www.dunsyreshorthorns.co.uk t: 01899 810273 m: 07734 330 087

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Mr & Mrs D Calder |

14 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

3 - Glenisla House, by Blairgowrie, Perth, Perthshire. PH11 8QL e: glenislashorthorns@yahoo.co.uk www.glenislaestate.co.uk t: 01575 558227 m: 07790 798062 Highland Wagyu | HW HERD -

4 Burnside of Balhaldie, Dunblane.

FK15 0NB e: martine@wagyu.co.uk www.wagyu.co.uk t: 01786 823767

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J & J Redpath | KNOWEHEAD HERD - Knowehead Farm, Kilry, Alyth, Perthshire. PH11 8JA e: redpathknowehead@aol.com t: 01575 560233 m: 07801 313853 Smallburn Farms Ltd | SMALLBURN HERD - Mayne Farm, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 8RS m: 07977 190729 South Scotland:

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Balgay Farm | BALGAY HERD - Balgay Farm, Inchture, Perthshire. PH14 9QH e: balgayfarm@gmail.com t: 07885 965 495 H & N Sloan | BURNFOOT HERD

8 - Burnfoot Farm, Oxton, Lauder,

Berwickshire. TD2 6PQ e: burnfootfarm@btinternet.com www.burnfootfarm.com t: 01578 750232 Mr & Mrs B Landers | CAIRNSMORE

9 HERD - Bargaly Farm, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. DG8 7BH e: bargaly.shorthorns@gmail.com www.cairnsmorepedigreestock.com t: 01671 402179 MR D J Biggar OBE | CHAPELTON

10 HERD - Messrs James Biggar, Grange, Castle Douglas, Kircudbrightshire.

DG7 3EU e: admin@ chapeltonfarm.co.uk www.chapeltonfarm.co.uk t: 01556 660208 m: 07860 325 888 Mr M D McMillan | COLDROCHIE

11 HERD - Moneydie Roger, Luncarty,

Perth. PH1 3JA e: md.mcm@outlook.com www.coldrochieshorthorns.co.uk t: 01738 583211 t: 01738 582132

JW Frame | GALLA HERD - Little Galla, Wiston, Biggar. ML12 6HU e: jw.frame@yahoo.com t: 01899 850241

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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 Mr J Ramsay | MILLERSTON HERD Millerston Farm, Mauchline, Ayrshire.

KA5 5HH e: millerstonfarm@aol.com www.millerstonfarm.wixsite.com/ beefshorthorns t: 01290 550997 m: 07781 302478 Thomson, Roddick & Laurie |

18 SHAWHILL HERD - Newlands, Eaglesfield, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire.

DG11 3AA e: jdmthomson@aol.com www.shawhillshorthorns.co.uk t: 01461 500769 m: 07900 181 635 Mr J Cameron & Miss V Orr |

19 TRAINVIEW HERD - 1 North Nevay Cottage, Eassie, Forfar. DD8 1ST www.trainviewlivestock.co.uk m: 07753 504654 m: 07971 998597 Northern England: Mr J. Allison Farms | APPLETON

20 HERD - Hamley, Appleton Le Moors, York, North Yorkshire. YO62 6TG e: jrmrallison@btinternet.com t: 01751 417537 F J Hugill | BALLARD HERD - Throstle

21 Nest Farm, Sproxton, Helmsley, York.

YO62 5EQ e: fjhugill@yahoo.co.uk t: 01642 778238 /712148 m: 07502 425 266 Jim Holden | BARWOOD HERD -

22 Barrockend Farm, Armathwaite, Carlisle,

Northern England: S Currie | BEAUTRY HERD - Beautry

23 House, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire.

BD24 0LA e: northernequine@btconnect.com t: 01729 840284 Mrs B M Sutton | BRIDGEHOUSE

24 HERD - Bridge House Farm, Winterley, Sandbach, Cheshire. CW11 4RU e: brendamsutton@gmail.com t: 07932 160741 Mr S Cornforth & Ms J Cook |

25 COLDKELD HERD - Plough Farm, Egton Whitby, North Yorkshire. YO21 1TZ t: 01947 895216 m: 07484 746268 N & A Hunter | DERWENTWOOD

26 HERD - Woodlands Hall Farm, Knitsley, Consett, Co Durham. DH8 9EY e: neil.hunter007@gmail.com t: 01207 580040 m: 07836 739306 JR & C Elliott | FARLAM HERD - Stone

27 Barn, Farlam Hill Farm, Brampton,

Cumbria. CA8 1LA e: jrcelliott@btinternet.com t: 01697 746089 m: 0708 063700 RS & G Johnson | GILVEN HERD -

28 10 Maple Lane, Huby, York. YO61 1JG e: gil7venshorns@btinternet.com t: 01347 810980 m: 07940064991 Mr P F Chambers | GREENSLEYBANK

29 HERD - Greensley Bank Farm, Askrigg,

Leyburn, North Yorkshire. DL8 3DA e: paulchambers@greensleybank.co.uk www.greensleybank.co.uk m: 07775 813 242 Andrew & Helen Tomkins |

30 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 -

31 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 IW & NJ Hollows | HOLKIN HERD

32 - Wood Farm, Coppice Lane, Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire. SY13 3LT e: ian@holkinbeefshorthorns.co.uk www.holkinbeefshorthorns.co.uk t: 01948 880598 Mr M A Holmes | HOLMEERE HERD

33 - Bigwood Farm House, Snowdon Road, Bedbury, Shifnal, Shropshire. TF11 9DG e: holmeere@gmail.com m: 07973 115 103

Cumbria. CA4 9TQ e: james.holden@morrisonsplc.co.uk m: 07831 555076 beef shorthorn

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Northern England: Mr James Hopper | KELLEYTHORPE

34 HERD - Hall Garth Farm, Harpham,

Northern England: Mr Tim Riley | STONEYROYD HERD

46 - Stoney Royd Farm, Midgley, Hebden

Driffield, East Yorkshire. YO25 4QZ e: jameshopper50@gmail.com t: 01262 490019

Bridge, West Yorkshire. HX7 5QY e: tim.riley@stoneyroydshorthorns.com www.stoneyroydshorthorns.com t: 07812 075568

DG & M Shaw | KIPLIN HERD - The

35 Bungalow, Kiplin Scorton, Richmond North Yorkshire. DL10 6AY e: kiplinherd@btinternet.com t: 01748 811745

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SJ & CA Woodman | LINJEN HERD -

36 Springbank Farm, High Walton, Nr St Bees, Cumbria. CA22 2TY e: sandcwoodman@outlook.com t: 01946 822375

The Hon. G. Turton | UPSALL HERD -

48 The Grange, Upsall, Thirsk, N. Yorkshire.

YO7 2QL e: turtongerald@hotmail.com www.upsallshorthorn.co.uk t: 01845 537932 m: 07918 760521

TA & J Swinbank | LIMELANE HERD -

37 High House, Brafferton, Darlington, Co Durham e: tajswinbank@btinternet.com t: 01325 312402

Mr A Haigh | WILLINGHAM HERD -

49 Ashgrove Farm, North Willingham, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. LN8 3RA e: ahaighshorthorn@btinternet.com www.willinghamshorthorns.co.uk t: 01673 838288 m: 07940 309553

Mr C Lowther | LOWTHER HERD - Nord

38 Vue Farms Ltd, The Estate Office, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2HG e: charles@lowther.co.uk www.lowthershorthorns.co.uk t: 01697 472182

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Lee & Kirsty Oakes | OAKES HERD - 7 The Street, South Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk. PE37 8EA e: leeoakes@live.co.uk t: 01760 756519 m: 07542 249107

Southern England: Mr & Mrs B F White | ALTHORNE

50 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 -

51 Home Farm, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon.

P Turnbull| OAKLEIGH HERD - West

EX21 5EP e: alisonruby@btinternet.com t: 01409 211433

40 House Farm, Kildale, Whitby. YO21 2SE t: 01642 722506 m: 07977 396829

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Mr GMT Foljambe | OSBERTON HERD Mill Farm, Osberton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. S81 0UG e. j.kitchen@foljambe-estates.co.uk t: 01909 472206 m: 07894 934581 Mr A Thompson | PIKELOWE HERD

42 High House Farm, 500 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, Chorley, Lancashire.

PR6 8JA e: at500@aol.com t: 01254 831472 m: 07990 518364

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A & C Ivinson | SANDWICK HERD - Sandwick Farm, Townhead, Ousby, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 1QB e: andrew@sandwickshorthorns.co.uk

www.sandwickshorthorns.co.uk t: 01768 881343 m: 07570 390226 G R Cope | SANDYBROOK HERD -

44 Green Valley, Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 2AQ t: 01335 342728 Mr G L Riby | STONEHILLS HERD - Low

45 Stonehills Farm, Fraisthorpe, Bridlington, E. Yorkshire. YO15 3QR e: ribyslivestock@gmail.com t: 01262 602747 m: 07932 176626

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J & R Pearce | SYMPHONY HERD Broad Oak Farm, Hollington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. DE6 3GB e: josephinepearce@btinternet.com m: 07807 440894 m: 07989 770160

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Croxton Park Partnership | CROXTONPARK HERD - Mr and Mrs A J Bowkett, Croxton Park, Croxton, St Neots, Cambs. PE19 6SY e: croxtonpark@btconnect.com www.croxton-park.com/ t: 01480 880345 m: 07825 877710 N.J. and A.M. Barrett | GLENARIFF

53 HERD - T/A Glenariff Pedigree Livestock, Avon Road, South Wootton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 3LS e: njandambarrett@yahoo.co.uk t: 01553 672440 Mr. G.H. Towers | GREENLEY HERD -

54 Hill House Farm, Welford, Northampton.

NN6 6JQ e: ghtowers@live.co.uk t: 01858 575280 m: 07931 742633 S S Horton & Sons |

55 HANNINGTON HERD - Poulton Fields Farm, Poulton, Cirencester, Gloucester.

GL7 5SS e: nellfarm@btconnect.com t: 01285 850905 Hursley Cattle Partnership | HURSLEY

56 HERD - The Estate Office, Home Farm,

Hursley, Winchester, Hamps. SO21 2JL e: office@homefarmhursley.com t: 01962 775210

Southern England: Julia Evans | LONGLANDS HERD -

57 Longlands, Whitbourne, Worcester.

WR6 5SG e: evans.julia@btconnect. com | www.longlandscarefarm.co.uk t: 01886 821431 Stanford Park Partnership |

58 STANFORD & LONGFIELD HERD C/O T L Russell & S Farmer, The Old Dairy, Stanford Park Farm, Park Lane Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire. SN7 8PF e: t17nar@gmail.com t: 01367 718809 Tina Russell: 07711 810354 Simon Farmer: 07739 035667 Mr & Mrs JHD Fanshawe |

59 LUCOMBE HERD - Oak Farm, Naseby, Northampton. NN6 6BX e: jhd.fanshawe@gmail.com m: 07802 794553 LEP Farms Ltd. | MEONHILL HERD

60 - Mr & Mrs S Chaplin, Little West

End Farm, Chidden, Hambledon, Waterlooville, Hamps. PO7 4TE e: marychaplin@btinternet.com t: 02392 632101 Drayton Farm Partnership |

61 MEONSIDE HERD - Drayton Farm Partnership, Drayton Farm, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire. GU32 1PN e: draytonfarmpartnership@gmail.com t: 01730 823023 m: 07732 993085 Chris Nye | MINESHOP HERD -

62 Holly Oaks, The Hythe, Little Downham, Ely, Cambridgeshire. CB6 2DT e: chris.nye@cnseeds.co.uk t: 01353 699413 m: 07876 543552 t: 07734 443171 Andrew Mew | MUNSLEY HERD -

63 3 Ham Farm Cottages, Ham Road,

Faversham, Kent. ME13 7TS t: 01795 532848 m: 07759 320496 Jane MacDonald | NEVADA HERD

64 - Frieslawn Farm, Hodsoll Street,

Sevenoaks. Kent. TN15 7LH e: jane-macdonald@btconnect.com t: 01732 824324 Mr H Horrell | PODEHOLE HERD -

65 Pode Hole Farm, Thorney, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. PE6 0QH e: charles@horrell-podehole.co.uk www.podeholefarm.co.uk t: 01733 270247 m: 07860 541160 Dr & Mrs S Cave | POYNTINGTON

66 HERD - Home Farm, Poyntington, Sherbourne, Dorset. DT9 4LF e: pacave@btinternet.com t: 01963 220294

Brenda R Wear | REDHILL HERD -

67 Windover Farm, Butcombe, Blagdon, Bristol. BS40 7XQ e: Brenda.Wear13@gmail.com www.beefshorthorncattle.org.uk t: 01275 474271 m: 07730 105547

Northern Ireland:

Southern England: Mr Peter J Scott | SANDLEY HERD -

68 Sandley House, Sandley, Gillingham,

H D Dorman & Family | BOGSIDE

79 HERD - 68 Coole Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, N Ireland. BT71 5DR e: colleendorman@hotmail.com t: 07540 049235

Dorset. SP8 5DU e: n.fortun@btinternet.com t: 07816 143047 R F Law | SEDGEFIELD HERD - Abbotts

69 Farm, Mill Road, North Tuddenham,

D McDowell | CASTLEMOUNT HERD

80 - 17 Ballycastle Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, N.Ireland.

BT22 2AT e: duncanmcdowell121@icloud.com www.castlemounthouse.com t: 07851 040032

Dereham, Norfolk. NR20 3DD e: abbotts.farm@btinternet.com t: 01362 858871 m: 07901 821025 Anthony Thorne | STOCKLEIGH

70 HERD - Hawthorn Gardens, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Nr Crediton, Devon. EX17 4BH e: athorne@thornesfarmshop.co.uk t: 01363 866541

Mr Timothy Reid | DRUMMOND

81 HERD - 18 Drummond Road, Rock, Dungannon. BT70 3JZ e: timmyreid1@icloud.com t: 07736 243573

Mrs T C Blake | STONMOUR HERD

71 - Wharf Farm, Kingston Seymour, Nr

Clevedon, Somerset. BS21 6XL e: traditionalshorthorns@hotmail.com t: 01934 832017

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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 1IJ t: 01295 690412 Mr C J S Marler | WAVENDON HERD -

74 Overbrook House, Weston Underwood,

Mr T McGuigan | COOPER HERD -

82 34 Mullinary Road, Middletown, Co

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Mr M Moore | WENMAR HERD

75 - Woodstock Bower Farm, Hanley

Broadheath, Tenbury Wells, Worcerster.

WR15 8QN e: martyncmoore@manx.net www.woodstockbowerfarm.com t: 01885 410443 m: 07767 608012 K & G Turner | WIVEY HERD -

Mrs A Burnett | WIGSTHORPE HERD

77 - Hall Farm, Wigsthorpe, Peterborough.

PE8 5SE e: anne@wigsthorpe.com t: 01832 720488

e: kelly.martin13@yahoo.com t: OO353 (0) 59 9161213 Shane & Frances Brigdale |

90 ROWANBERRY HERD - Rowanberry Cottage, Greggain, Doora, Ennis, Co Clare, Eire e: francesibrowne@eircom.net www.rowanberryfarm.com t: 0035365 6822237 t: 0035386 3861943 Wales:

92 Lamborough Farm, Clarbeston Road,

Damian & Emmet McNulty |

85 GILLAROO HERD - 29 Cornahilta Road, Gortnalee, Belleek, Co Fermanagh.

BT93 3AU e: mcnulty144@btinternet.com t: 028 68658140 Mr J Porter | UPPERMILL HERD -

86 72e Lower Quilly Road, Dromore,

Lisburn, N Ireland. BT25 1LJ e: uppermill.porter@gmail.com t: 028 9260 7333 / 07899 936166 Eire:

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PJ & C Kelly | RICKETSTOWN

89 HERD - Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, Eire

Mr J Nelson | GLENBRAE HERD 21 Carnduff Road, Carnduff, Larne, Co Antrim, N Ireland. BT40 3NJ e: jamesnelson1963@hotmail.co.uk t: 028 28273295 m: 07961 725261

Tyrone, N Ireland. BT70 2AJ e: kennethlynd@btconnect.com www.gortlandshorthorns.co.uk t: 028 855 68325

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset.

TA4 2RR e: keithturner21@hotmail.com t: 01984 623218

County Galway. Eire e: lisa.dowd00@gmail.com t: 00353 87 2977387 t: 00353 86 3584339

91 Pantycetris, Talgarreg, Llandysul,

Kenneth Lynd | GORTLYND HERD -

76 Mount Pleasant Farm, Pitsford Hill,

Mr N Dowd | CREAGA HERD -

88 Loughglass, Greggs, Rosscommon,

Armagh, N Ireland. BT60 4HW e: coopershorthorns@yahoo.co.uk t: 02837 568515 m: 07801 063 164

84 184 Omagh Road, Gort, Ballygawley, Co

Olney, Buckinghamshire. MK46 5JR e: overbrookhouse@me.com t: 01234 711451

Eire:

Thomas Staunton | CARAMBA HERD - Loughcurra North, Kinvara, County Galway, Eire. e: shorthorncattle.sc@gmail.com t: 00353 866047333

David K Jones | CETRIS HERD Ceredigion. SA44 4EU t: 01545 580300 m: 07773 964329 Mrs A I James | LAMBORO HERD Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

SA63 4XB t: 01437 731610 Marcus Lampard | MANDINAM

93 HERD - Mandinam, Llangadog,

Carmarthenshire, South Wales. SA19 9LA e: iolo@onetel.com facebook @mandinamshorthorncattle t: 01550 777368 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 RMB

95 5389, Holbrook Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 Australia e: glspry@spryshorthorns.com

M & M Christian | WOOLCOMBE

78 HERD - Hope Farm, Linnet Lane,

Rampisham, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0PW t: 01935 83198 m: 07779 403391

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J D Ruell S & G Hunt S & J Davies FW Horner & Son Alistair Stewart Ashcourt Frms Ltd Mr J Burton G Taylor M & V Bowman Robert B Pritt Falkingham & Hill Townsend A Foot A J Hanna Ian Laughlin G & S Linnit AJ & K Stephens J Mohan 1 J Mallon R & C Davies Daniel A Bown Richard A Bown Thomas E Cockerill Victoria Hainsworth D & E Weatherup Mark Catherall C Macrae RD & K Roberts Sam Atkinson John W Stewart Mr M Boyle WH & SM Terry CJ Porteous & Sons S & K O’Kane Philip J Bryant R Mudd & Sons B McEvoy Ian Tennant J Barclay & Son D Wise Jones & Burns E Blanchard P Hunt AR & S Williams CA & SI Blackman W & R Thomson RK Mainwaring Robert Robinson Stephen Cockcroft Angela Pober Gordon Snodgrass MF Gulliman Jones & Burns Mr & Mrs D MacDonald Mr J Sloan Brymore Academy Matthew Atkinson David Nesbitt Jonathan Adamson James McCloskey Irwel & Jane Evans

The Sanctuary, Wagg Lane, Probus, Truro, Cornwall TR2 4JX Dolebolion, Pontrhydfendigiad, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion, SY25 6BJ Castle Ashby Farms, The Estate Office, Castle Ashby, Northampton, NN7 1LJ Sandley Cottage, Sandley, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5DU

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Trefayog, St Nicholas, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0LU Sowerby Parks Farm, Isleback Lane, Sowerby, Thirsk, N Yorks, YO7 3BR Bloomfield Hatch Farm Bungalow, Mortimer, Reading, Berks, RG7 3AD Redmire Farm, Buckden, Nr Skipton, N Yorks, BD23 5JD 10 Ballyleagry Rd, Limavady, Co Londonderry, BT49 0NJ Change of name from SCOARDALE HERD Ilam Tops Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD Crook, Eastside, St Margarets Hope, Orkney, KW17 2TJ 10 Coronation Ave, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL13 2YD Langley Farm, Bootle, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5XZ Corner House, Barmby on the Marsh, Goole, E Yorks, DN14 7HW Coxhill Farm, Old Carlisle Rd, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, DG10 9QN Springwater Farm, Anchor Rd, Coleford, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5PG 38 Tullynore Rd, Hillsborough, Co Down, N Ireland, BT26 6QE 21 Grove Rd, Gargave, Co Londonderry, N Ireland, BT51 5NX Gaira, St Margarets Hope, Orkney, KW17 2RL Longridge Farm, Golberdon, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7NQ 6 Bunn Rd, Corlatt, Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh, NI, BT92 8ER An Carrig, Knockoneill, Swatragh, Co Derry, BT46 5NR Boycott Hall, Yockleton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9QA Northfield Farm, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0AA Northfield Farm, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0AA Wold Farm, Winwick, Northampton, NN6 6NZ South Cliff Farm, Far Ings Lane, Barton Upon Humber, N Lincs, DN18 5RG 14 Cairn Rd, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, N Ireland, BT38 9AP Homewood Farm, Fford Llanfynydd, Treuddyn, Mold, CH7 4LQ 2 Midglen Farm Cottage, Midglen Farm, Langbank, Renfrewshire, PA14 6YL Bryn Glas, Llanuwchllyn, Bala, LL23 7UN Village Farm, Brind, Howden, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 7LA 60 Moneyduff Rd, Cloughmills, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT44 9NY 52 Cappagh Rd, Dungannon, N Ireland, BT70 2PD Stoupe Brow Cottage Farm, Ravenscar, Scarborough, North Yorks YO13 0NQ Stobohill Farm, Corrie, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, DG11 2NY Hampshire House, Tollerton Rd, Huby, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1JA Stowford Manor Frm, Wingfield, Trowbridge, Wilts BA14 9LH Noble House Farm, Cubeck, Leyburn, North Yorks, DL8 3EY Tullyroc Farm, Cross, Kilcoo, Newry, Co Down, N Ireland, BT34 409 Hyndford Rd, Lanark, ML11 8SQ Ardiecow, Fordyce, Banff, AD45 2XQ New House Farm, 12 Round Hill Ln, Upper Heaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0PP 46 Erw Goch, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1RS 1 Myrtle Rd, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RE Bleaklow Industries Ltd, Bramley Vale, Chesterfild S44 5GA 3 Ellergill Cottage, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3UW Burfield, Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 8LZ Cairnbog Farm, Kilsyth, Glasgow, G65 0BE Oteley, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0PB 91 Drones Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 8XA Flekington, Brewick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2NR Kinzere Ltd, Castle Beeny Farm, Beeny, Nr Boscatle, PL35 0HL 23 New Street, Sion Mills, Co Tyrone, N Ireland, BT82 9HS 9 Old School Lane, Blakelsey, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8RS 46 Erw Goch, Rhuthun, Denibighshire, LL15 1RS Hebrides, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0AE 11 Ballyard Road, Kilkeen, Co Down, BT34 4JX Cannington, Bridgewater, Somerset, TA5 2NB Yeomans farm, HalifaxBriercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU Woodhow Farm, Wasdale, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1ET Hillhead of Stevens Burn, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6UB 247 Foreglen Road, Claudy, Co Derry, BT47 4EE Llwynhywel, Rhosygarth, Llanilar, Aberystwyth, SY23 4SG

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Millie Hendy Woodlands farm, Watery Lanem Doynton, Bristol, BS30 5TB Richard Roff Elsage Farm, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0SG Julie Rogers New House Farm, Preston Wynne, Hereford, HR1 3PB MA Hewson Parton Hall. Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0HE Justine Hey Mellwood Cottage, Jervaulx, Ripon, HG4 4PJ RG Bartle & Mary Cormack 2 Upper Dinmore Cottages, Upper Dinmore, Hereford, HR4 8EE Mr GL Hutton Setmabanning Farm, Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TT Steven Whittaker Pyegreave Farm, Silkstone, Nr Penistone, S Yorks, S75 4NJ Jane Alexander-Gillespie Alexander House, Main Street, Co Tyrone, BT68 4TU Grant Anderson Auchenhalrig Farm, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7PP Adam Veall Country View, Summergates Lane, Bratoft, Skegness, PE24 5BZ Carol Rowse Roseworthy, Allet, Truro, TR4 9ES Jamie Brown Larberry Pastures Farm, Back Lane, Long Newton, Stockton on Tees, TS21 1BN James Hardie 47 Gordon Road, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AL Ivan Henderson 4a Luney Lane, Magherafelt, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT45 5JR Mr G Isted Courtlands Farm, Chilling Street, Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4JF John McFadden 28 Crommelin Hill, Newtown Crommelin, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 6RH Thomas & Barrington Slouthy, Ambleston, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5DR Zoe Newns Ballabeg Farm, Port of Menteith, By Stirling, FK8 3LE Lynn Parks Lynn House House, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2TX Stephen & Judith Hodgson Fall Top Farm, Brook Lane, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6PT Jenny Letherbarrow 7 Gilbert Close, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 0EF Kirstie & Robert Jackson Money Hill Farm, Stretton En Le Field, Swadlincote, DE12 8AE Mrs L Grech-Cini 11 Rana Drive, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8AJ Henry Darlow 3 Thorncote Green, Hatch, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1PU Joanna Clarke New House Farm, Nether Worton, Chipping Norton, OX7 7AX Paul Honour Cold Harbour Farm, Brill, Aylesbury, HP18 9UA Mark Douglas 38 Church Road, Crossgar, Down patrick, BT30 9HR SW Towler Balgreen, King Edward, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3PX MacGregor Farming P’Ship Mill Farm, Great Witchingham, Norwich, NR9 5PQ Rattray Estates (Colm Clarke) Home Farm, Rattray, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 7HB

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Herd Books – no VAT Dairy Beef Both Beef & Dairy

£15.00 €24.00 £15.00 €24.00 £28.00 €44.00

Many different garments available.

Average delivery time approximately two/three weeks.

£200.00 +VAT

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

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The widest selection of Shorthorn semen available.

To place your order today contact 02476 696549 or email: sales@shorthornsiresuk.co.uk www.shorthornsiresuk.co.uk

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www.coldrochieshorthorns.co.uk Established for over 17 years producing high quality Beef Shorthorns.

Pode Hole Farm

Quality with Quantity

‘Coldrochie 2016 Heifer calves’ Coln Valley Bogart Semen available Stock Bulls:

Daughters of Millerston Fine Ideal - Sons available by the same Sire.

Gypsy Freesia VG88 Daughter of Chapelton Clansman.

All his Heifers classified GP or above.

Stock Bulls: Knockenjig Foremost

Fearn Godfather Coldrochie Broadhooks D36 and her 2016 heifer calf

Podehole Gypsy Freesia VG88

Semen available for UK mainland distribution. Phone Charles or Sally for details.

Rita Devine EX92 Female Champion RHS 2016.

All Podehole retained females classified GP or above with 80% VG or EX. Coldrochie Grace Beauty J28, sold for 11,000gns at UA Stirling October 2016

Many thanks to all our purchases this year and we wish them every success in the future.

Douglas McMillan Moneydie Roger, Luncarty, Perth, Perthshire. PH1 3JA 07973 543 272 | md.mcm@outlook.com Office: 01738 582 132 www.facebook.com/pages/Coldrochie-Beef-Shorthorns Beef Shorthorn Journal Cover 2017.indd 2

Podehole Rita Devine EX92

Charles, Sally & Harry Horrell Stockman - Charlie Reed mobile: 07975 906592

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