Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Journal, Vol. 15, 2019

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DOCILE • FERTILE • EASY CALVING • HARDY • EASY CARE • PREMIUM BEEF • NATURAL FORAGERS • PROFITABLE • MILKY • LONG LIVED

Patron: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

Wenmar Beef Shorthorns

Beef Shorthorn bulls, cows and heifers raised naturally for pedigree and commercial breeding

Visitors always welcome to view our cattle and breeding policy at any time, without any obligations other than to enjoy their visit

Blending strong British and worldwide Beef Shorthorn genetics • We attempt to blend the best Beef Shorthorn genetics we can find from around the world, enabling us to offer our customers both sound fertile bulls, and hardy milky cows and heifers

• We recognise the importance of the strength of the female line, any female on our farm is able to be purchased if we are above our minimum number in her cow family

• Our cattle are reared to grow on naturally, when they leave us they are targeted to be ready to successfully breed

• Young bulls usually for sale all year round

For a full listing of all of our cattle, embryos and semen available please visit our website:

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For a friendly chat and further details contact Martyn Moore.

Wenmar Beef Shorthorns, Warren Farm, Lulsley, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5QT.

Mobile: 07767 608012 Email: martyncmoore@manx.net

Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Volume 15, 2019 The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Pedigree Cattle Services Pedigree House 6 Kings Place Perth Perthshire PH2 8AD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1738 622478 Email: info@beefshorthorn.org Web: www.beefshorthorn.org Scottish Charity No. SC010218 Photographic credits: Adrian Legge Photography Anthony Mosley Photography Farm-Images.co.uk Wayne Hutchinson John Eveson Photography MacGregor Photography Robert Smith Photography Journal design: Samphire Creative www.samphirecreative.co.uk Website design: Spot On Creative www.spot-on-creative.co.uk Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in articles where the name of the author is published are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

Breed Secretary’s Report 2018 There has been a solid trade throughout the year, despite the long winter and dry summer, with a new centre female breed record at Skipton this autumn of 11,000gns and a top price this year of 20,000gns at Stirling in February.

Registrations continue to be forthcoming and we have welcomed 84 new members to the Society.

The Morrisons scheme continues to make good progress with kill numbers increasing. The new spring and autumn store sales organised by the Society, with support from Morrisons, have helped to raise awareness of the scheme.

The new website was launched on time and to budget and offers far more functionality than before.

New developments to go live in the spring include an online members’ directory and, in response to requests from members, we are launching a new service through the website giving members the opportunity to promote cattle for sale.

May I wish each and every one of you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

I look forward to seeing many of you at forthcoming Society events.

Jo Bailey “In 2018 we have welcomed 84 new

members to the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

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Jo Bailey Breed Secretary t: 07399 452015 e: jobailey@beefshorthorn.org

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Contents

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Breed Secretary’s Report

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President’s Report

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Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Directors

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Carlisle Sale (October)

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Stirling Bull Sale (October)

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Skipton Show and Sale (November)

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Newfield Dispersal (November)

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Show Results: The Balmoral (Royal Ulster) Show

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The Royal Highland Show

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The Great Yorkshire Show

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The Royal Welsh Show

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2018 Show Results

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Calf Shows: Agri-Expo Calf Show

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‘Stars of the Future’ Calf Show

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Editorial Features: 2018 Development Day

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Low cost, low input systems Beef Shorthorn the way to go

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Beef Shorthorn - future proofing a 500-cow beef enterprise

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Beef Shorthorn in Ireland

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Beef Shorthorn, the obvious choice for a start-up herd

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Developing a stratified beef enterprise: a focus on Beef Shorthorn genetics

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Northern Club ‘Rising Stars’ Calf Show

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Establishing a Beef Shorthorn herd

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The East of England Winter Stock Festival

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Linear Classification: have you signed up yet? 40

Northern Ireland Club Calf Show

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N is the letter for 2019

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Measuring Cow Efficiency

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Regional Clubs: Regional Club Contacts

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Why Performance Record

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Scottish Club

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Searching for a functional suckler cow?

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Northern Club

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The Beef Shorthorn Welsh Black combo

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Central Club

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Temperament - commercial demand for a quiet, functional suckler cow

Southern Club

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South Wales & Mid Western Club

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The importance of pen cards at society sales 56

Wales and Borders Club

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Double muscling, myostatin and the Beef Shorthorn

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Society News: The Inaugural Members Roadshow

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Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme

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Beef Student of the Year

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Show time!

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Society Photography Competition 2018

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Health Test Requirements for BSCS Sales

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BSCS Breeders Directory

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Sales: Stirling Bull Sale (February)

BSCS Merchandise

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Carlisle Early Spring Show & Sale (March)

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Australia 2019 ‘Meating the Future’ World Shorthorn Conference

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Stirling Bull Sale (May)

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BSCS Membership and registration fees

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Coldrochie Herd Dispersal

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Carlisle Spring Show & Sale (May)

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Member News: Memory Lane

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Longtown Sale (Albion Dispersal)

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Obituary: In memory of a true Highland gentleman

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HW Herd Dispersal, Stirling

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Congratulations to John Thomson Snr

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Worcester Sale (September)

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Advertisers Index

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HRH The Princess Royal Development Day

A focus on genetics

Regional Club News

Beef Shorthorn ‘the way to go’

Health Test Requirements

The Inaugural Members Roadshow

Sales & Show Results

Society Photographic Competition

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H IGHLEE BEEF SHORTHORNS

Highlee Millerston Jester Photo: Adrian Legge

Highlee Kinder Rose

Semen available from Millerston Jester & Poyntington Himself

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Mark Severn with Highlee Kinder Rose the Breed Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show 2018 and Winner of the Blythewood Pairs

Contact us: Tracy: 07880 790595 Mark: 07768 211717 Home: 01422 822932 Email: tracysevern@aol.co.uk

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President’s Report The interest in the Beef Shorthorn has continued to flourish. The number of females sold this year has been the highest for a number of years, providing a record price for a cow and calf at the Coldrochie dispersal and a centre breed record at Skipton. The clearance rate has been high, which was particularly pleasing following a tough winter, difficult forage season and Brexit uncertainty.

The Beef Shorthorn continues to offer a sustainable, functional suckler cow to commercial producers looking to breed their own replacements. The Society aims to ensure we can meet that market by encouraging breeders to breed balanced cattle without extremes. Tools such as performance recording, linear classifying, genetic testing, and health schemes help us to produce a desirable product. This year we have set up a number of commercial focus farms to collect data in order to assess how the Beef Shorthorn cross is performing in the ‘field’.

It is important that we maintain strong maternal traits. The Maternal Index has been delayed to launch in 2019, and we will be promoting this index to our commercial producers.

Our partnership with Morrisons with Shorthorn Beef branded meat has added value to our steer market and facilitates opportunities for the breed. The new Morrisons sponsored store sales in the Spring and Autumn at various marts UK wide have been a success. Our thanks go to Andrew Thornber and his Morrisons team for all their support.

This year has seen us with the largest entry forward at some of the major shows. Balmoral, The Royal Highland, Great Yorkshire and The Royal Welsh all saw a good entry forward with worthy champions coming to the fore. The strength and depth of quality in the young stock classes has to be a good sign for the breed’s future. Our thanks go to all our judges and to those who exhibit their cattle. A highlight of the season was a win for the breed in the Blythewood Native Interbreed Pairs at the Great Yorkshire Show. Many congratulations to Tracy and Mark Severn with Highlee Kinder Rose and the Hon. Gerald Turton with King David of Upsall.

The Society was honoured to receive a visit from our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal during the Development Day at Stonehills Farm, kindly hosted by the Riby family. Her Royal Highness joined delegates for two workshops in the afternoon showing great interest in the Society’s activities.

Sally Horrell

The inaugural Members Roadshow at the Barwood herd was aimed at being a two-way conversation with our members; we will continue with these in the future around the UK. Our thanks go to Paul Coates, his family and team for hosting the event and to Morrisons for their support for the day.

“The Beef Shorthorn

Following a fairly momentous year in 2017, the Society continues to monitor its performance and review procedures and the Board is aware this still needs some fine tuning.

sustainable, functional

As my Presidency draws to a close, my thanks go to our Breed Secretary, Joanna Bailey, her enthusiasm for the breed and tenacity in getting our Society fit for purpose has been invaluable.

We are lucky to have Joanna on board and her presence has certainly made my job easier. We welcome Ellie Doak and Morna Bell to the team and their input is already making a difference.

My thanks also go to our Vice President, the Chairmen of the Committees and Board, whose commitment goes above and beyond. Their experience and support have been especially appreciated in the period of change we have just gone through. The best interests of the breed are at the fore in any decision-making process. It has been an honour to be your President for the last two years and it has been a pleasure to meet so many of you during that time. The members are the heart of the Society and their enthusiasm for the breed bodes well for the future – may it continue to go from strength to strength.

continues to offer a

suckler cow to commercial producers looking to breed their own replacements.

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Sally Horrell President, Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society

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Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Directors Our current board of directors (shown below and opposite), cover the whole of the UK. They are there to represent members and you’ll find their contact details below.

Patron: HRH The Princess Royal

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

Vice-President: Cathryn Williamson

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Scotland Major J P O Gibb (Honorary) t: 01575 582227 e: glenislashorthorns@yahoo.co.uk Donald Biggar OBE t: 01556 660205 e: djbiggar@aol.com Carey Coombs t: 01899 810273 e: careycoombs@gmail.com Shona Calder t: 01887 840462 e: shonamclean@live.co.uk

Northern England Caroline Ivinson t: 01768 881343 e: caroline@sandwickshorthorns.co.uk Tim Riley t: 07812 075568 e: stoneyroyd@icloud.com Steve Johnson t: 07940 064991 e: gil7venshorns@btinternet.com The Hon. Gerald Turton (Honorary) t: 01845 537932 e: turtongerald@hotmail.com

Southern England Charles Horrell t: 01733 270247 e: charles@horrell-podehole.co.uk Charles Horton t: 01285 850905 e: cshorton17@gmail.com Trevor Brown t: 07974 366805 e: hootensfarm@gmail.com Tina Russell t: 07711 810354 e: t17nar@gmail.com

Wales Martin Reynolds t: 07966 371558 e: martin.shorthorn@gmail.com

Northern Ireland David Alexander t: 02825 685168 e: davidalexander24@hotmail.co.uk Richard Henning t: 02830 821345 e: richard.henning@lakeland.ie

Past President Geoff Riby t: 01262 602747 e: ribyslivestock@gmail.com

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1872-2018 1916

BREEDING EXCELLENCE AT GLEBEFARM THROUGH SIX GENERATIONS.

THROUGH THE YEARS Pedigree livestock has been at the core of our family farm for 145 years. For more than 100 years Shorthorns were at the heart of our love for cattle breeding. These cattle where dual purpose with great beefing and milking qualities. In 1972 Simmentals were introduced to the farm and by 1976 had replaced Shorthorns as we moved from dairy to beef production.

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By 1997 we started exhibiting at Perth Bull sales where we had great success winning both Male and Female Championships and in 2005 Supreme Overall Champion. Our dedication to performance from our cattle is key to their success. In 2016 Glebefarm Tyson became number one across all beef breeds in Ireland as his progeny excelled in the ICBF star recording system.

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We dispersed our herd privately in 2013 as other business interests grew, however things just weren’t the same, so the decision was taken in 2017 to start again with Beef Shorthorn.

We would like to thank everyone over the last year who have welcomed us into their homes and around their farms in our quest to learn all things shorthorn and acquire some founding females, we look forward to visiting many more in the year to come.

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JAMES & ALFIE SHAW

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+44 777 5730 000

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33 Tobermesson Rd, Dungannon BT71 7QE

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A RETURN TO OUR ROOTS After 40 years breeding Simmentals, it was time to go back to our roots and establish a Shorthorn herd once again at Glebefarm to support our son James learning his livestock skills.

Docility, Longevity, Functionality and the Shorthorns Beefing ability from grass are all traits at the heart of our breeding programme just as they were almost 150 years ago.

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Society Patron, HRH The Princess Royal visits the 2018 Development Day We welcomed our Patron HRH The Princess Royal to our annual Development Day for new and young members, this year staged on 1 August at Low Stonehills Farm, Fraisthorpe, Bridlington.

Left, Society President, Sally Horrell introduces HRH The Princess Royal to members gathered at Low Stonehills.

Bottom right, host, Geoff Riby provides commentary during the workshops before members take a final tour of the farm, top right.

After meeting over 60 breed society members who earlier in the day had attended workshops featuring performance recording, health schemes, linear classification, and ring-craft and dressing, HRH The Princess Royal joined in their afternoon’s activities featuring a workshop designed to help them breed higher quality cattle.

Host member, Geoff Riby commented: “We were thrilled to welcome HRH The Princess Royal to the East Riding of Yorkshire and to have the opportunity to demonstrate how we are successfully progressing this native breed as a functional suckler cow meeting today’s market demand. She expressed huge personal interest in Beef Shorthorn and congratulated the Society on the progress the breed is making both numerically and in terms of improved quality.”

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The afternoon was rounded off with a workshop led by Society member, Donald Biggar offering the following nine top tips to first time official showring judges: • Firstly, find out how many entries are forward and the rough size of the classes.

• Check out every animal as it first comes in to the ring; first impressions are all important. Form an opinion on the quality of each class.

• Keep the entries moving as they come in to the ring; locomotion is vital. Structural correctness manifests itself while the animal is walking.

• Choose a spot to stand in the ring where each animal walks up to you, then get behind each in order to assess its track width.

• Be aware the handler maybe trying to hide a fault, watch out for tricks.

• Once you have a fair idea of the order of placings, signal the first three in; make sure they are clear of their positioning, followed by the rest of the class.

• Walk down the back of the line-up and then proceed up the front.

• If you are not certain about the placings, make sure you are absolutely right by asking one or two to walk around.

• Nod to the winner, signal to the rosettes and then sign your life away!

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What the members said “I’ve had a brilliant time. I’d like to be an official judge one day, so the stock judging workshop was really useful informing me on what to look for when the animals first come in to the ring and those first impressions. I also learned about classification for the first time, again what to look for - it’s not about colour but how an animal walks, its depth, length, size and so many more physical attributes.”

Alasdair Marshall, Castle Douglas “I enjoyed leading the cattle around in the ring-craft and dressing workshop. I’m responsible with my brother Max for prepping our show team selected from the family’s herd of 50 cows.

It’s given me some pointers what to better next time as well as a lot more confidence to get out there. I’ve had a great time, and socially it’s been really good.”

Jake Clough, Pickering “The performance recording workshop provided extra information and cemented what I already knew about EBVs. I think performance recording is really important; by looking at the figures they indicate the animal’s breeding potential so they help you to select animals for breeding more carefully, they add value and they are particularly useful say if one animal is not in peak condition, but has high genetic potential. We already record the family’s 12 cow herd.”

Lois Haigh, Market Rasen “I liked the linear classification workshop. It’s helped me to look at cattle closely when picking out the faults, rather than just at first glance. It’s also been nice to chat to other young members. We tend to see each other at big shows but we are often far too busy to meet up properly.”

Erika Ivinson, Penrith

Alasdair Marshall, Jake Clough, Lois Haigh, Erika Ivinson & Leigh Nobes

“The more information we can get the better and I intend to put in to practice what I’ve learned when I get back home. The workshops have stimulated me to start both performance recording and classifying my 15-cow herd.”

Leigh Nobes, Norwich

M E M B E R S

What a day…Development Day hosts, the Riby family with some of the Society’s new and youngest members

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Oakleigh Kerry

Oakleigh Kildale Lad

Carlisle May 2018 Sold for 4000gns.

Champion at Driffield Show 2018 Sold privately to Frazer Huggil of the Ballard Herd.

Oakleigh Justright Record Price Female at Carlisle 2017 Heifer in calf to ‘Chapelton Bonanza’ Sire: Blelack Masterpiece Dam: Endeavour Bred.

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Once again may we take this opportunity to thank our fellow breeders

success for the herd in 2018. We couldn’t have asked for anymore in the Show, while our Jr. stock bull Bushypark Jumbo was Male Champion, and Reserve Overall at Balmoral. Even nicer to see was Caramba Libby’s lady win her class at Balmoral for new owners Lucy & Kate Clarke.

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The next Caramba young breeding female sale will www.pedigreesales.co.uk in the spring of 2020.

For the past 3 years, we have sold on the Pedigree we have decided to retain the young heifers.

5 of the Caramba heifer’s sold to average €7,360.00

I’m very thankful and grateful for all the help and support in the past 3 years.

The on-line sale has being an amazing success for our herd, that is thanks to the wonderful support by our fellow breeders, our farm visitors, all the persons that sale underbidders & the buyers from all parts of the UK & Ireland.

Thank you. Tommy.

Dad, why am I here !

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Low cost, low input systems Beef Shorthorn the way to go 2,500 tenanted acres, 750’ to 1,800’, including 170 acres permanent pasture, 80 acres silage 45 Beef Shorthorn cross suckler cows and followers 25 pedigree Galloway cows 18 pedigree Beef Shorthorn cows

George Irving “I chose Beef Shorthorn because it is a breed with an appealing quiet temperament, easy to keep and I like the red

1,300 ewes – Blackface, Hill North Country Cheviot and South Country Cheviot

Low input, low cost systems are for the now and the way to go, says George Irving who is finding that Beef Shorthorn is offering a solution at Mountbenger, a Borders rough grazing hill and upland unit based in the Yarrow valley, near Selkirk.

and roan colouring.”

“There is talk of the current payment system continuing until 2022, yet we don’t know exactly what is around the corner, however it does give us time to keep improving the unit’s efficiency. We want decent output from minimal input, so we will need to farm cattle that are both easier kept and that are required by the marketplace, and we are finding that is what Beef Shorthorn is all about,” he explains.

“For example, both the Beef Shorthorn cross sucklers and the pedigree cows are great foragers and we winter them on rough grazing with minimal supplementary feed. They’re easy fleshing cattle and stay in good condition throughout, which is really important on a hill unit like ours.

Pedigree Beef Shorthorn cows grazing at 1,400 feet in January

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“Beef Shorthorn has also proved to be very fertile; 60% of both the pure and commercial herd are calving within the first three weeks, whilst our target is for all the cows and heifers to calve within six weeks before the end of March – we’re getting there.

Furthermore, last year we achieved 95% calves reared from cows and heifers put to the bull.

“Also, both pure and commercial herds are easy to calve; Beef Shorthorn has a naturally wide pelvis and we calve them in condition score 2.3 to 3. Consequently, the only females that have ever required assistance are the occasional heifer and those bearing twins.”

Whilst traditionally calving the unit’s commercial heifers at three years, George says he has pulled the Beef Shorthorns back to two years in an attempt to save time, save costs and again, to improve unit efficiency. “We’ve found these heifers are able to grow to 400kg target weight at 15 months first bulling and eventually achieve 500kg to 600kg mature cow weight. The next challenge is to calve the commercial heifers at two years, it’s something we are currently experimenting with.”

Beef Shorthorn cattle were introduced to Mountbenger back in 2005. “We had been successfully breeding tups for a while so I decided I’d like to start breeding pedigree cattle. I chose Beef Shorthorn because it is a breed with an appealing quiet temperament, easy to keep and I like the red and roan colouring.

They’ve also proved to be easily fleshed and the cows hold their condition well.

“We started off investing in some heifers and the pedigree herd evolved from there. In fact, what began as a hobby is now a main part of the business. Bulls have sold to 8,000gns in Stirling and females to 2,600gns three times, including the Carlisle champion and leading female. Heifers are always in demand both in the ring and privately, and we have also sold to a few start up herds. Steers are sold as stores, and we’ve found that Morrisons Shorthorn Beef scheme has definitely helped the trade – 12 month steers are making an average £100 a head more over the pure Galloways. Considering the trends for demand, I believe there is potential to further expand the Beef Shorthorn herd.”

A mix of data, eye and classification goes in to the selection of new herd sires and replacements. “We use Breedplan, in particular for calving ease EBVs, however the bull also has to look right, he has to stand correct, have good fleshing, a good top and overall balance and above average scrotal circumference. He also has to be polled. Heifer replacements also have to be of a certain standard, and out of our best breeding females. Classification is also proving to be a useful selection tool. Last year 16 cows were classified, they all achieved minimum Good status, including four Excellent.”

Mountbenger’s success was also reflected in the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Scottish Club’s 2017 awards when it was presented with the top medium size herd.

Once pure Beef Shorthorn had been tried and successfully tested, there was little hesitation introducing the breed to Mountbenger’s traditional Blue Grey suckler herd which is currently in the process of being phased out. “The Beef Shorthorn cross Galloway calves are more easily kept and the breed’s milkiness is reflected in growth rates – at eight month weaning last season they achieved an average 30kg more than the Blue Grey bred calves.

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“The commercials don’t need housing at all - they calve outdoors on permanent pasture, whilst we bring the pedigrees in for just two to three days in the run up to calving, and then they’re back out on to in-bye pasture immediately afterwards.

Both herds graze the in-bye until weaning in late October when they go up on to the hill where we’ve noticed they’ll graze at up to 1,800’.

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“We used to put a Continental bull over the Beef Shorthorn cross sucklers, however after achieving higher prices for lighter Angus sired bred yearling steers, we decided to abandon and go completely native,” he explains. “They are overwintered indoors with a small amount of supplementary barley blend and the steers sold as yearlings. In 2017 our Continental cross Beef Shorthorn cross steers averaged 402kg and sold to average £860 compared with the Angus cross Beef Shorthorn cross steers at 410kg and £954.

“The herd’s health status is equally important in order to minimise costs and add value and its vital we keep it that way,” he says. “The pedigree herd has been closed since 2009 apart from buying in stock bulls secured from reliable high health status herds. We are members of a CHeCS scheme, accredited for BVD and heading towards Johne’s 1 status.”

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He adds: “We are joining SRUC’s Farm Accounts and Benchmarking scheme which we’re planning to use to more clearly identify areas for potential cost cutting. It will also be useful to see how Mountbenger compares with other like-minded businesses. Benchmarking is for the future together with our Beef Shorthorn genetics which are already giving us a head start towards gearing our business for improved efficiency.”

A portion of the Beef Shorthorn cross Galloway suckler herd

Feed Efficient

Visitors Welcome by appointment

Easy Fleshing

Tom Mc Guigan 34 Mullanary Road, Middletown, Armagh, Northern Ireland BT60 4HW Tel: 02837568515 / 00447801063164 Email: coopershorthorns@yahoo.co.uk

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Beef Shorthorn - future proofing a 500-cow beef enterprise Robert Marshall farming in partnership with his father, Robbie and uncle, Norman

500 Beef Shorthorn cross Simmental cows plus heifer replacements; split calving herd 1,700 acres grazing LFA 300 acres arable LFA

Robert Marshall “Measuring and monitoring on a sixweekly basis is allowing us to be more efficient when it comes to feeding.”

Beef Shorthorn is helping to future proof the Marshall family’s beef enterprise at Kincraigie, home to one of Scotland’s largest suckler herds with 500 cows plus heifer replacements on 2,000 acres of Aberdeenshire LFA. “Over a decade ago we were attracted to the native breed’s strong maternal traits coupled with its docility and hardiness. We also considered it to introduce vital hybrid vigour to what was essentially becoming a herd of pure Continental suckler cows which was losing that element,” says Robert Marshall who farms with his father, Robbie and uncle, Norman.

“Ten years on and that infusion of Beef Shorthorn genetics is delivering just what we are seeking in a modern functional suckler cow in terms of temperament and performance extreme milkiness and longevity with good udder attachment and teat placements.”

See table 1.

“Breeding replacements has been fundamental to the herd’s success and we now have a well-established criss-cross suckler breeding programme combining native and Continental genetics - Beef Shorthorn cross Simmental, which is enabling us to specialise in beef production with the focus on maximising the number of kilos of beef produced over the area we farm. It is also proving to be a winning complementary mix of bloodlines to put to the Charolais, the herd’s terminal sire,” he explains.

“These cows are proving to be very easily calved which for us is a big, big plus in reducing both labour requirements and stress in new born calves which seem to have that natural vigour; the vast majority are up by themselves and sucking within 45 minutes, and the cows have plenty of milk to get the calves off to a better start when feed conversion efficiency is at its highest,” he explains.

16 month old three quarter bred Beef Shorthorn cross heifers

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Table 1: Kincraigie spring suckler herd KPIs Calves born alive per 100 cows/heifers put to the bull

96%

Calves reared per 100 cows put to the bull

91%

Calving period

12 weeks

Bulling period (cows)

10 weeks

Average age at first calving

24 months

Replacement rate

15% Source: Kincraigie

“Furthermore, the breed is enabling us to achieve another goal, towards closing the herd and in turn minimising health risks,” he explains. “We are currently maintaining the herd at 500 cows which is about to stocking capacity for this unit in extreme seasons like this year, whilst introducing some of the most modern tools to continue progressing its efficiency.”

Robert Marshall discusses herd tactics Measuring and monitoring: Last year we invested in weigh cells which are helping is to build up a more accurate picture of growth rates, get a better handle on costs and improve our all-round efficiency.

Cow efficiency: Our mature Beef Shorthorn cross cows are currently weaning a nine-month-old calf 49% of the 720kg average mature weight. See table 2.

That figure is scheduled to fall to our targeted 650kgs within the next year or two as the percentage of Beef Shorthorn genetics increases within the herd and more heifers calve at a younger age.

Table 2: Kincraigie cow efficiency Cow weight at weaning

720kg

Calf weight at weaning (270 days) steers, heifers and Continental crosses

350kg

DLWG

1.16kg/day

Efficiency 49% Source: Kincraigie

Heifer replacements: Temperament is number one anything that plays up at any point of handling is out.

Then we select on pelvic measurement, dam and heifer health, genetic make-up, and finally looks.

We will be further tightening selection criteria in future by selecting first born heifers from the crop.

Heifer management weaning to breeding: Cows and calves are housed late October/early November and introduced to TMR comprising silage, urea treated barley, and a 17% CP concentrate designed to grow frame. Once weaned in January the heifers continue on a similar diet which we are continually fine tuning in order to optimise growth efficiency.

Two-year calving: We’ve reduced age at first calving from 2.5 years to two years with the intention to enable more calves to be reared per head per lifetime, Continued over

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Table 3: Kincraigie heifer replacement KPIs Dam weight at weaning

720kg

Calf weight at weaning

330kg

Daily liveweight gain nine-month weaning to bulling

0.52kg

Bulling weight at 14 months

420kg Source: Kincraigie

combined with reduced time between generations resulting in speeding up the herd’s overall genetic improvement. Heifers are reaching average 420kg at 14 months, that’s 60% pf their mature body weight. To achieve that goal we are working with our Harbro nutritionist and feeding 17% CP creep from one month earlier commencing in July.

Pelvic area measurement: Currently one of our most import selection tools. Pelvic area is a highly heritable trait and we gather it may be higher than the 45% heritability for calf birth weight.

Working with our vet and using information from the USA, we measure all our heifers at between seven and 12 months; we use a sliding caliper and retain those averaging 15cm to 16cm and 240cm2; extremes at both ends of the scale are culled.

Temperament: Docility is vital from a health and safety point of view - no one can afford injuries on the farm. The Beef Shorthorn’s quiet temperament also enables us to minimise the workload which is vital on this large-scale unit run by family labour. If we do have the odd animal which displays any abnormal behaviour then it is immediately culled.

Health status: We are members of the SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme – we firmly believe a healthy herd is more productive and will have added value. We review our preventative health plan on a yearly basis. We are currently focusing on Johne’s and have reduced to level 3 status. We are members of Livestock Health Scotland Calf Loss Project, a North East Scotland project investigating calf losses from breeding to weaning.

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Finishing enterprise: Ten years ago, we accepted that Beef Shorthorn cross steers were a by-product from the suckler cow breeding programme. We sold through the store ring all the steers and heifers not selected for replacement purposes.

However, things have changed since Morrisons launched its Shorthorn Beef scheme offering a premium on all finished animals sired by a registered Beef Shorthorn bull.

In 2016, we decided to establish a new finishing enterprise, and take the entire crop to target weight mainly on home-grown forage for the Morrisons scheme. Last year, we finished 350 head including bought in stores. The enterprise proved to be a viable option to the business and added to its overall sustainability.

Finishing came under the microscope in 2018; we reckon the drought has left us down 25% on both home-grown forage and straw, leading us to question the enterprise’s viability. However, when we witnessed the store trade back on the year by around 15% and after consulting with our nutritionist, we decided to progress with a targeted nutrition strategy. We are feeding a specially formulated diet featuring an 18% CP blend designed to cost effectively promote fast growth after weaning at nine months through to target finishing weight. So far, the first crop of 2017 born Beef Shorthorn cross steers are finishing from an average 14.5 months and 665.33kg.

Measuring and monitoring on a six-weekly basis is allowing us to be more efficient when it comes to feeding. We sort according to weight, group in pens and feed accordingly, for example cattle reaching 500kg now go straight on to a 90-day finishing diet.

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Beef Shorthorn in Ireland A perfect business fit in a part time farming operation - Rowanberry Ennis, Co Clare 150 acres grassland: 100 acres owned, 50 acres rented 50 pedigree Beef Shorthorn cows 10 commercial cows

The Brigdale Family “Whilst we’ve achieved many successes, the most notable was a win in the hotly contested All Ireland yearling heifer champion.”

10 pedigree Suffolk ewes

“Here at Rowanberry Farm our slogan is ‘the fusion of form and function’ and we will remain committed to promoting and improving Shorthorn cattle for the foreseeable future,” Shane and Frances Brigdale.

“I didn’t grow up on a farm, however I have happy childhood memories of time spent both on my uncle’s unit and helping my grandfather who kept a Shorthorn cow to provide milk for the house,” says Shane.

“My father seeing my love for farming bought me a few calves to bucket-feed and I am told I arrived home from first communion aged seven years, after feeding the calves, dressed to the nines in my new suit, much to my mother’s consternation. I met Frances shortly after she qualified as a vet, and despite not having been reared on a farm, she too had a great love for cattle and a special affinity for the Shorthorn breed. My father bought me 20 acres when I was aged 16 years, and in 1995, Frances and I together purchased Rowanberry.”

Today Shane works full time with his father’s coach company while Frances currently runs her own vet practice leaving the couple little time for farming apart from in the evenings and at weekends helped out by their teenage children, Shane Og and Alana.

“Beef Shorthorn’s structural soundness, hardiness and docility facilitate ease of management which is a huge bonus to us since we both work off farm,” he comments “We have a working herd of around 50 select females and our objectives continue -

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to breed the best stock bulls and females we can for sale to pedigree breeders and commercial producers, both at the farmgate and official Society sales in Ireland. We strive to produce a more efficient suckler cow, retaining maternal traits such as milk and calving ease, she has to have shape, and size - a maximum 750kg and be able to quickly get back in calf. We also want her to simultaneously improve carcass conformation and output.

Rowanberry Highking, out of the All Ireland heifer champion, Rowanberry Berry

“Furthermore, we run our pedigree herd on a strict commercial basis, we find the cattle have very low maintenance requirements and thrive on forage, the cheapest form of feed. The herd is housed from December to March and fed grass silage and minerals before being turned out and rotationally grazed - 50 cows and calves in three to five acre paddocks, from mid-March to the end of November.”

Rowanberry goes back to 1990 when it had traditional Irish dual-purpose status; 11 years on it was registered as a pure Beef Shorthorn herd and in 2006 it imported its first stock bull and heifer secured at the Perth bull sales. Since then, the herd’s breeding strategy has featured widening of the gene pool with regular purchases of Beef Shorthorn bulls and heifers from the UK alongside careful selection of AI sires including some Canadian and Australian genetics to add something extra to the breeding programme.

“EBVs are important to us in selection, however we put looks first and then introduce Breedplan data. The herd is also Eurostar rated for maternal characteristics, it’s an additional recording tool to Breedplan, and a high percentage of our herd has been awarded the highest five-star rating.”

Herd health is also a priority. “Whilst there are no recognised herd health schemes in Ireland, Rowanberry is a member of a CHeCS approved scheme testing for Johne’s and IBR and all calves born are ear tag tested for BVD. “Not only does the scheme provide us

with peace of mind, it also monitors herd health and facilitates trade for us with the UK. In addition, it has given us a head start when the importance of herd health status becomes acknowledged by Irish pedigree beef sector.”

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The Brigdale family are familiar faces on the Irish show circuit.

“Whilst we’ve achieved many successes, the most notable was a win in the hotly contested All Ireland yearling heifer champion, and it is a testament to our breeding strategy that two years ago the first, second and third prize winners in the All-Ireland Shorthorn yearling heifer class were each sired by different homebred Rowanberry bulls.”

Shane says demand for Beef Shorthorn bulls from suckler producers in both Ireland and the UK has noticeably increased in the last few years. “We’ve seen a two to three fold increase in demand as farmers have come to realise that Continental dams do not make such good mothers in terms of milk and temperament, and they are looking for more native blood in their cows.

“The trend has also been driven by the Irish Shorthorn Marketing Company’s scheme in conjunction with ABP Meats which was launched in 2016 and offers a 15c/kg premium on

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all steers and heifers sired by a registered Shorthorn bull and finishing at between 230kg and 380kg deadweight.

“There has also been increased interest in Beef Shorthorn sires from dairy farmers who see them as a viable alternative to other native breeds; they are either finishing the calves themselves or selling them in to the suckler sector,” he explains.

In fact, the Brigdales are amongst those suckler producers who are starting to reap the benefits of Beef Shorthorn in their Continental cross commercial herd. “We used to put a Continental bull over our 10 suckler cows - they had shape but insufficient milk, however a couple of years ago we introduced one of our homebred bulls. We are delighted with his first crop of calves, they have good shape and growth rates and we are confident that the steers will find real demand in the store marketplace whilst we plan to keep the heifers as replacements and phase out some of the Continental blood fair testament indeed to our Beef Shorthorn.”

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DrummonD Beef ShorthornS

Jim & Valerie “Trainview has been successfully out and about in the showring.

We need to introduce ourselves and our cattle and we also like to support our local shows.”

Beef Shorthorn, the obvious choice for a start-up herd Beef Shorthorn was an obvious choice as a start-up herd for Jim Cameron and Valerie Orr. “It’s a breed that is so easily kept, there’s a good market demand as a result of its increasing popularity, and it makes for a good cross in particular with other native breeds,” says Jim.

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Four years on and Jim and Valerie have built their pedigree Trainview herd from scratch to 10 breeding females. The couple also have a handful of Irish Moiled females imported from Valerie’s home in Northern Ireland, whilst at 16 months of age, Alec had his own cow.

They have also introduced the Beef Shorthorn across their two Highland cows to achieve what they say is a real functional suckler, whilst the steers have added value in the store ring thanks to finishers seeking cattle for the Morrisons Shorthorn Beef scheme.

“Since we are not around 24/7 as we both have full time jobs, the key to our farming operations is having quiet easily calved, and easily kept cows,” explains Jim, a self-employed stockman and seasonal ghillie who had spent four years as stockman to the Durno’s Uppermill herd prior to its sale to Northern Ireland, whilst Valerie works as an agricultural officer for the Scottish Government.

“Beef Shorthorn has proved that it perfectly fits in to our system; females can calve from two years, they have plenty of milk, look after their calves well, they have a great quiet temperament and we’re expecting them to last until they are teenagers - for up to 10 calf crops. In fact, we would very much recommend the breed to other people considering starting up.”

female lines for consistency and then followed up visiting a lot of herds. We were looking for older female family lines that had proven the test of time, they had to be very correct, functional and well fleshed, and then we check out their performance data with Breedplan. We are also hot on health and only select from herds with the highest status.”

Valerie continues: “We have also found that the Beef Shorthorn cross Highland make for a fabulous suckler cow on an extensive system and that can be crossed to a Continental sire; they demonstrate real hybrid vigour, have great functional pelvic structure and they are hardy.

“We eventually secured our first female from Ballyvaddy, she has gone on to classify at EX92 and we have retained a son as our herd sire.” The herd was one of the first to be officially classified when the society launched its initiative in 2016 with another of their foundation females, Nonpariel X492 of Upsall the first to become Excellent also at EX92. The herd was reclassified this year and averaged VG87. “We have now reached the point where we are now looking to close the herd, buy in only very select females and being a very small herd using AI provides a choice of selected bulls.”

“Both the pure Beef Shorthorn and the crosses thrive in least cost extensive solely forage based systems which is another bonus for us, since we are paying premium rents and receive no support payments.”

The couple who currently farm near Forfar say they are what’s termed ‘landless keepers’. “Our priority is a secure farm agreement, for example contract or share farming and ultimately a tenancy, however there-in lies the real challenge,” Valerie explains.

“We are determined to battle on until we achieve success. In the meantime, whilst we are building up stock numbers, we are acquiring seasonal grazing wherever we can and we’ve been lucky for the last three seasons. If we could acquire grazing or stubbles, then we firmly believe our cattle would outwinter. This winter we have been fortunate to secure the rental of a steading.”

She adds: “Our objective is to develop a business focusing on that potential premium producing good breeding stock - bulls and heifers for both pedigree and commercial producers, and any surplus males steered and finished. Whilst its too early for Stirling success in February, we are scheduling entries for later in 2019.”

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Setting out to establish the Trainview herd whilst the couple still lived in Northern Ireland before they flit to Jim’s native Scotland in 2016, she explains: “We initially studied various Beef Shorthorn

Trainview has been successfully out and about in the showring.

“We need to introduce ourselves and our cattle and we also like to support our local shows,” says Valerie. This season we secured championship and reserve at Kirriemuir, reserve female champion at Alyth and some tickets at Perth adding to previous success at Fife where we won the top awards on our first ever outing.”

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Developing a stratified beef enterprise: a focus on Beef Shorthorn genetics Balnabroich, Strathardle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire 5,300 acres heather moorland, 480 acres rotational grazing, 480 acres rough grazing, 700’-1,500’

Lady Sally & Sir Michael Nairn

Team A

30 Pedigree cow Highland fold

Team B

30 Highland cows crossed to Beef Shorthorn

Team C

100 Beef Shorthorn cross Highland cows crossed to Angus or Simmental

Team D

17 Pedigree Beef Shorthorn cows

500 Blackface ewes, 600 Scotch Mule ewes

“These cows are perfectly suited to this country and to this altitude. They thrive on this land.”

Stocking with native breeds was the natural choice for Sir Michael and Lady Sally Nairn when they decided to reintroduce cattle to Balnabroich back in 2010 after a long period when sheep had dominated the farming scene in Strathardle. The Beef Shorthorn cross Highland has since proved to be the preferred functional suckler cow within the farm’s stratified system; Balnabroich is also developing an upcoming pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd whilst top of the pyramid is a small pedigree Highland fold.

Despite its diversity, the stratified enterprise’s success is reflected in performance. Last year the four teams totalling 144 cows were scanned in calf, the vast majority calved over a six-week period and achieved 95% calved reared.

“Developing the stratified enterprise was carefully thought out and introducing Beef Shorthorn was a business decision, not an impulse one,” says Lady Sally. “We are breeding a functional suckler cow by crossing the Highland with the Beef Shorthorn and it works really

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Team C, five month old Simmental cross calves out of Beef Shorthorn cross Highland dams

well. These cows are perfectly suited to this country and to this altitude; they are demonstrating good hybrid vigour, they are retaining the hardiness of the Highland and can be easily outwintered at 800ft to 900ft just below the heather moorland in near to ranching conditions. They thrive on this land.”

Head stockman, Alex Smith who has had a life-time’s experience with livestock comments: “I’d never managed Beef Shorthorn and Beef Shorthorn crosses until I came to Balnabroich in 2014, and they are the easiest cows I have ever worked with; they are docile and can be moved around without any trouble. Cows have sound udders, they are always very attentive to their calves which aren’t too big at birth, are very easily calved and have plenty of milk.

Team C, Beef Shorthorn cross Highand cows with their five to six month old Angus sired calves

completed 55% of the total area with a perennial ryegrass, timothy, cocksfoot and clover mix. Ours is a 100% grass system, with no other fodder crops grown. Our soils are quite acidic, necessitating Ca lime applications where we aim to achieve a pH of around 6.2. We analyze the soils every three years and working with our agronomist adjust accordingly to optimize soil health and pasture growth.”

Selected crossbred replacement heifers for team C are sourced from team B, a herd of 30 pure Highland cows which run with a Beef Shorthorn bull.

“The Beef Shorthorn Highland cross are medium sized cows averaging 650kg mature weight and are excellent foragers. We are aware of hill farmers who have introduced Continental breeds to their suckler herds and have found these cattle are less efficient - they are too big, and eat them out of house and home and tend to poach the land.”

These Beef Shorthorn cross Highland heifer replacements are introduced to an Angus bull at two years, while the cows are run with a Simmental bull. “Whilst we are aware of other breeders who put their heifers to the bull at a younger age, we prefer to wait until they are 24 months old. We are expecting them to last for 10 to 12 crops,” says Alex. Calves are weaned at 250 days when we expect them to average 210kg to 240kg. This year and for the first time, they will be immediately sold off the farm to finishers.

The 100 head of Beef Shorthorn cross Highland suckler cows are what the Nairns refer to as team C and are run on rotational grazing system during the summer months. “We have 480 acres split in to 60 fields which enables us to maintain a traditional rotational grazing system and on a 14-year cycle,” Sir Michael explains. “We commenced reseeding in 2011 and so far, have

“Previously we had overwintered all these calves and sold to finishers the following autumn at an average of 500kg,” says Lady Sally. “However, in winter 2017/18, we were able to measure weight gain and compare this with feed, bedding and labour costs of calves housed at the farm and concluded that there was little net gain to Balnabroich in retaining them.”

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Team B, Highland cross cows with their Beef Shorthorn cross calves at foot

Sir Michael continues: “Consequently, we will free up valuable shed space in winter 2018/19 to house additional calving Beef shorthorn cows. We believe the decision to increase breeding cow numbers and to sell calves before their first winter is a sound one and a reflection of Balnabroich’s natural advantage as a breeding farm, leaving the fattening job to others better placed to take the cattle forward. As long ago as in the 1600s, Strathardle was well known for its cattle breeding and the village of Kirkmichael was an important cattle market. The lines of the old drove roads are still clearly visible. Our forebears clearly knew their business. In a world where so much changes so quickly, it is both humbling and salutary in 2018 to acknowledge their wisdom.”

Balnabroich Beef Shorthorn herd’s expansion was reflected in its purchase of six females in Longtown in September 2018. “We established the herd in 2012 with seven purchased heifers and our initial objective was to breed our own bulls to put over the commercial herd, however since then we have seen demand grow for the breed and ultimately we plan to breed heifers for sale in calf along with the odd bull. We will always strive to breed more Balnabroich Kermits,” says Lady Sally.

The herd stepped in to the limelight at the Stirling bull sales in February 2018 when Balnabroich Kermit sold for 15,000 guineas,

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the sale’s second highest lot. “Our second claim to fame was winning the Scottish Club’s small herd award - we must be doing something right!”

“We have now reached a stocking level where Balnabroich can be regarded as a closed herd. We are striving for Johne’s Level 1.

We are starting to embrace Breedplan data and we are also interested in linear classification. We also benefit from assistance from Glengloy’s former stockman, Bob McWalter who to us is a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge of the breed.”

Towards the future and Sir Michael says: “Government policy towards the agriculture sector in Scotland post Brexit is still unknown, but I would hope that quite apart from its role as a food producer, Balnabroich’s type of extensive livestock farming, its care for the environment, its employment of local people both directly and indirectly and its location in a less favoured upland area of the country will be seen as worthy of continuing support.

“We believe farming requires everything to be in balance to achieve a viable enterprise. We will be continuing with pasture improvement whilst growing the herd to 170 breeding females with the focus on Beef Shorthorn genetics. This combined with the two sheep flocks, is about where we should be for this business.”

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Establishing a Beef Shorthorn herd Langham Lodge, Oakham, Rutland 75 Beef Shorthorn breeding females 75 South Devon breeding females 200 ewes including a pedigree Ryeland flock 710 acres grassland arable split

Andre Vrona “There’s no fast track; first get to understand the breed and the whole process of breeding.”

Cattle breeding is a long-term business for Andre Vrona and his daughter, Jo-Anne Rodger who concede it may take a lifetime to achieve their end goal - to consistently breed a type of Beef Shorthorn that they believe will meet market demand. “We believe the future of Beef Shorthorn ultimately lies in being a successful functional suckler cow and commercial beef animal. Continental cattle had got a hold in the UK; native breeds are now swinging back,” says Jo-Anne.

“We want to breed replacement females for other pedigree breeders, and whilst we both fully understand there is no fast track, you cannot expect too much too soon, you need a bit of luck, a bit of instinct. We would like to be breeding more consistent type of cattle for sale by 2023; that’s almost a decade on from buying our foundation cow, and we believe we are on target.

“Our Langhams herd is continually improving. Its genetic history is based on female lines - consistency of gestation length, udders and feet together with maternal traits milk and ease of calving together with beef indices - fleshing. That’s what we keep to the fore of our minds and then comes Breedplan data, we match the EBVs to the aesthetics,” she explains.

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“Breeding for consistency in type and conformation is amongst our top priorities; it’s something Australian Beef Shorthorn breeders are good at and we too are attempting to remove the variables,” explains Andre who admits to burning the midnight oil scanning through maternal trait Breedplan data for dam and granddam lines. “It’s all about provenance; I will not buy a bull unless he is out of a female line that has consistently bred.

For example, one of our new herd sires is within the breed’s top 1%, he’s a fast track from a great female line and optimises the breed. Nothing comes from nothing; it all comes from provenance.”

He continues: “I have followed bulls in Australia going back seven to eight generations - once you know how to use Breedplan, it’s a massive selection tool. In turn, we now have Australian sired embryos we can trace back up to eight generations. To speed up the herd’s genetic progress, we have an ET programme, and we are also considering introducing In-Vitro embryo Production (IVP).”

Andre who hails from a farming family, returned to the land eight years ago having spent a 30-year career in civil construction; he currently manages an 80-strong team working in construction with a portfolio including cathedrals, stately homes and universities. Back home and the Langhams herd is very much a family affair managed on a day to day basis by Andre and Jo-Anne, with valued help from stockman, Craig Fell.

“I’ve always enjoyed stock in particular, cattle and thought we would invest in a couple of cows,” Andre explains. “Beef Shorthorn appeared on our radar and influenced our thinking back in 2014 when we spotted a cow in her stall at Newark Mart. At the time, we had already invested in South Devons, however we saw the potential in Beef Shorthorn which has proved to be the case.

“In fact, since the very first time I looked at Beef Shorthorn nine years ago, I’m aware there has been some terrific enthusiasm from certain breeders and the society had been phenomenally successful in taking the breed from virtually nothing to being recognised not only as a functional suckler cow, but also as a serious beef animal. And as I have become more interested in the breed, I’ve found that some great genetic gains have been made.”

One of Langhams latest stock bulls, the high index Jehu of Upsall

an endless supply of perfect recipients for our Beef Shorthorn embryos. They come with great pelvic width and perfect temperament combined high health status which is something we take very seriously - the herds are members of a CHeCS approved scheme,” he says.

“Langhams current ET programme includes embryos comprising a fusion of Australian sires and Canadian damlines.

The high genetic merit sires were selected because their offspring have been physically challenged, they have done well in a competitive marketplace and we believe such genetic merit can contribute to our goals. The selected dam lines all have provenance in linear performance.”

Jo-Anne adds: “It’s nice when you are able to join something where you can hope to make a positive contribution however, you need that ambition, knowledge and a certain amount of luck to find out in which direction to go.”

Andre Vrona and Jo-Anne Rodger’s top tips for prospect Beef Shorthorn breeders: • Strive to understand Beef Shorthorn and focus on trait linked to type breed improvement

After securing Langhams foundation cow Kellythorpe Tessa, the rest is history. “We rapidly built up to a small herd of 30 breeding females from a handful of progressive breeders. They were good breeding cows with accompanying good EBVs to back up what we saw, and we’ve been really pleased with them. At the same time, we reduced the South Devon herd.

• Take your time selecting foundation stock

“We’ve finally arrived with a 50:50 balance, however nowadays the South Devons have taken on a new role, they are offering

• Talk to breeders who are in the frame, take their advice; we’ve found them to be genuinely very helpful

• Check out the provenance of the female lines - visit as many herds as you can • Check the animals’ health status - it has to be right up there • Attend official Society sales and look out for quality animals

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NI Herds Competition 2018 Stock Bull Crega Logic Best Cow Croobview Denise Best Bull Calf - Cherryvalley Nightshade Best Group Heifers Winners of Large Herd Overall Winners of Herd Competition Fearn Monique

Senior heifer champion at RUAS 2017.

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Crega Lexi (cow & calf)

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National Shorthorn champion 2017.

First of offspring shown below.

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Junior cow champion at RUAS 2018.

Female champion Highland Show 2018.

Reserve supreme at Highland Show 2018.

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Nightstorm

at six months old was shown twice and was reserve supreme champion on both occasions.

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Linear classification Have you signed up yet?

Linear classification is designed to identify Beef Shorthorn females that are structurally sound and functionally fit for purpose. Last year over 1,000 animals were assessed.

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We believe that the scheme has great potential to improve the national Beef Shorthorn herd and help it to firmly maintain its position as the leading functional suckler cow breed. If you have yet to sign up, then we would like to encourage you to take the opportunity to have you herd classified.

Linear classification is free of charge for all first calved heifers, and all animals at their first and post third calf classification.

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What’s involved?

Linear classification is delivered by independent professional classifiers to a defined standard that was developed by the Society over the course of several workshops, and with a number of herds. It comprises two parts: • A 14-trait linear classification covering stature, chest width, body depth, length from the withers to pelvis, rump angle, rump width, hindquarter development, hind legs - rear and side angle, claw set, foot angle, udder attachment, and teat depth and length.

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Composite classification incorporating the 14 individual scores in to four categories: body confirmation, beef characters, legs and feet, and mammary. These scores have a percentage weighting and are combined to give a final score. Which is divided in to grade from Excellent to Poor.

On farm The classifier will inspect all heifers after calving and whilst in full milk. If this is the first visit, then you can have all your older cows classified at the same time, provided they are in milk.

All inspections must be made on hard level ground. It’s useful to have a wall or post to mark the animal’s height as she walks past. An enclosed yard would be appropriate to enable the animals to walk quietly.

Information is input in to the classifier’s handheld reader. Each animal’s score is available immediately after the classification is complete. Prior to leaving the farm, breeders are handed a printed report and the classifier introduces the animal’s score to her pedigree certificate, signs and stamps it.

Finally, the scores are uploaded from the classifier’s handheld reader to the Breedplan database to appear as a suffix to the animal’s name.

A few pointers © Catherine MacGregor www.macgregorphotography.com

• We recommend herds to have at least one visit per year to cover all first calved animals; a second visit may be required if the herd is both spring and autumn calving • It’s not desirable to have the entire herd classified at every visit • An animal cannot be classified Excellent until after her third calf • An animal can be reclassified at subsequent visits and scores can only increase; they cannot go down • Any animals unwell or lame on the day of visit are best left for a subsequent visit, however they should be presented to the classifier who will advise on how to progress

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What the breeders say “Having been involved in linear classifying dairy cattle for over 30 years and seen the results, I was keen to start classifying my Beef Shorthorns when the scheme started. I found that the benefits build up over the generations as the better cow families become more obvious and also breed more reliably which I saw in my dairy herd and am now starting to see in my Beef Shorthorn herd. Linear classification is however only another tool to use in your breeding programme along with EBVs and of course your own visual assessment to help breed the type of animal you want for your own farm.”

David Dickie ~ Knockenjig herd; Sanquhar, Lanarkshire “Linear classification is allowing us to demonstrate to our buyers of both males and females that the stock they are interested in are from consistently well bred and structurally sound cow families. We already have several families that have proved over the years that they will produce EX or VG females from the dam though to great granddam. Linear classification is another marvellous breeding tool to add confidence to the sale of stock, for both you and your purchasers.”

Steve Johnson ~ Gilven herd; Huby, North Yorkshire

David Dickie, Steve Johnson & Vivien St Joseph

“’Why invite someone to criticise my cows?’; ‘I know what I like’; ‘I’m not culling cows just because someone gives them a low score’. These are all potentially valid objections to classifying, however I found the scores given to my cows tallied pretty well with my assessment of them. What I gained from the process of discussing the scores with the assessor was a detailed understanding of why I liked or disliked an individual animal and what were the subtle stronger or weaker points of confirmation that I can build on or reject. As a young herd, I found classification extremely helpful. Do it you’ll learn more than you think!”

Vivien St Joseph ~ Tollesbury herd; Colchester, Essex

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Measuring cow efficiency Cost effective use of time and investment in equipment Low Houselop Farm, Tow Law, County Durham 273 acres, LFA grassland 80 suckler cows 550 ewes, all lambs finished Newly established deer enterprise

Dr Debby Brown VETERINARY NUTRITIONIST “Weight recording will help you to decide which cows to breed

Do you know which of your cows are most efficient? “Biggest is not always best,” says veterinary nutritionist, Dr Debby Brown. “Smaller suckler cows are in general more efficient at producing calf weight per unit of cow weight, consequently they don’t cost as much to keep compared with the high cost of maintaining bigger cows. During a 12-month period, 75% of feed consumed is used for maintenance by the animal which is directly related to cow size.

from again, and which heifers to retain as replacements.”

“As a rule of thumb, a suckler cow should be weaning a calf 50% of her body weight at 200 days. Additionally, a replacement heifer is ready for bulling at 55% to 65% of her mature body weight at around 14 months of age,” she explains.

David Monkhouse with a portion of his Continental cross Beef Shorthorn herd

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“Since future farming looks even more uncertain than ever, stepping up efficiency and making the right decisions to ensure your livestock unit remains profitable will be the priority, and that means making the right selection decisions. However experienced your eye, an animal’s looks can deceive consequently there’s every reason for putting both cows and calves over the scales at weaning.

“Weight recording will help you to decide which cows to breed from again, and which heifers to retain as replacements. Yes, weighing can be a bit of a hassle, however it’s not too much; let’s say it will take an extra hour to weigh and log the data for 80 cows at weaning, after you’ve weighed the calves. If you already have a decent handling system but no load bars, then you’ll soon achieve payback on investing approximately £1,500 in the kit.”

She adds: “Whilst calving heifers at two years of age may not suit every herd, if managed well it can significantly improve herd productivity. It allows fewer groups of stock to be kept on the farm and at least 10% more productive cows in the herd than when calving heifers at three years of age. Work in Ireland has demonstrated that for spring-calving, grass-based suckler systems, reducing age at first calving from 36 to 24 months of age for heifers that had achieved target weight at 14 months, increased net margin per acre by 50%.”

Beef Shorthorn cross cows demonstrate efficiency At Low Houselop, one of AHDB’s Strategic Farms, David Monkhouse is continually striving to make more profit by improving the unit’s efficiency. “Putting some milk back in to our herd of Continental cows was amongst the measures we’ve taken,” he explains.

“We steered away from introducing dairy genetics because they eat, eat, eat and they lose the flesh,” he says. “We were aware of Beef Shorthorn, the breed’s maternal traits, hardiness, longevity and a wider pelvic area, so we invested in 27 Continental cross Beef Shorthorn heifers; they were forage reared and from a high health status herd. Whilst we like the Continentals, we also like our Beef Shorthorn crosses, they are demonstrating real hybrid vigour and they’ve reintroduced the milk we were looking for.”

Improving efficiency has been brought in to greater focus since David started to weigh and body condition score the cows and calves at weaning, says Debby Brown who is facilitating the AHDB Strategic Farm. “For starters, it confirmed his decision was the right one. Continental cross Beef Shorthorn cows are slightly smaller, and they’ve proved they were are efficient in terms of rearing a calf with a higher daily liveweight gain.” See table 1.

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Table 1: Low Houselop Farm suckler cow efficiency Continental x Beef Shorthorn

Continental

Cow weight at weaning (kg)

640

680

Calf weight at weaning (200 days) (kg)

287

305

DLWG (kg/day)

1.35

1.28

Efficiency (%)

42.6

39.1

Source: AHDB

David continues: “The Continental cross Beef Shorthorn cows also proved to be the most efficient in terms of overall performance,” See table 2.

“I prefer to have 100% calves reared, and that’s what they achieved.

Furthermore, 100% calved naturally without any assistance, the calves were soon up sucking and they are growing in to a nice shapely animal that finishers want to buy.”

Table 2: Low Houselop Farm suckler herd KPIs Continental x Beef Shorthorn

Continental

Cows in calf at PD (%)

100

95

Calves born alive per 100 cows/heifers put to the bull (%)

100

96

Calves reared per 100 cows put to the bull (%)

100

91

Cows calving within the first three-week period (%)

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Cows calving within the first nine-week period (%)

95

72

Calving period (weeks)

14

14

Bulling period (cows) (weeks)

20

20

Previous average age at first calving (months)

36

36

Replacement rate (%)

2

2

Source: AHDB

Towards improving herd fertility, David has commenced selecting amongst the first-born heifers as replacements.

He is also starting to fast forward age at first calving to 24 months from an average 36 months. “Starting to monthly weigh the heifers after weaning has led us to discover they were doing 0.8kg DLWG; they were already tipping the scales at 420kg or 65% their mature body weight at 14 months and in body condition score 2.5 to 3, whereas before we were keeping them to reach an excessive 550kg at two years,” he says.

He adds: “Taking heifer replacement selection a step further, we are planning to introduce pelvic measurements.”

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Why Performance Record Performance recording is a tool available to all Society members to help you make more careful selection decisions, and in turn to assist you to market your stock.

Carey Coombs Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society breed development C H A I R M A N

Performance recorded data is becoming increasingly important to cattle buyers - both pedigree and commercial at bull sales and over the farm gate. The data is managed by the Society’s performance recording register, Breedplan and specific trait values are reflected in Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs).

In addition to EBVs for specific traits, two indexes are currently available, a terminal index and a self-replacing index. These are estimates of differences in economic value for cattle when used for specific roles; as a terminal sire in a cross-bred herd or in a self-contained pure-bred herd.

The Society is in final stages of development of a maternal index, which is designed to rank cattle in herds that wish to place a particular emphasis on breeding high performance suckler cows either as cross-breds or as pure-breds.

EBVs help in selection making decisions by • taking in to account the performance of the bull’s relatives as well as his own performance • allowing you to compare bulls on the basis of how they will breed, rather than how they have been fed • accurately estimating progeny performance for specific traits and to predict the outcome of breeding programmes • identifying genetic differences for ‘hard to see’ traits such as milk and marbling • reporting differences in the units of commercial value, for example carcase weight and retail beef yield Whilst prospect buyers still place importance on the animal’s looks, they are realising that they require the back up of an evidence base provided by the performance data.

The follow price trends realised at Stirling bull sale, February 2018 reflect the value of performance recording.

Self-Replacing Index (SRI) Breed Ranking

Number sold Average (£) Number unsold

Top 10% SRI 22 or above

32

7,002 7

Average SRI 14 to 21

17

4,464 3

Below average or non-recorded SRI 13 or less

12

3,902 9 Source: United Auctions

Performance recording costs are very reasonable at £150 which includes the first five breeding cows, and thereafter £3 per cow. Scanning costs approximately £150 per visit which includes up to 25 animals.

How to get started • Record all young stock, both bulls and heifers - the good, bad and indifferent • Record cow weights at weaning • Weigh record at birth, 200 days and 400 days • Scan at 12 to 15 months • Input the above data in to a Breedplan spreadsheet and issue to Pedigree Cattle Services

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What the breeders say “Performance recording data is really useful helping us in our selection decisions. Milk is the most important EBV, followed by ease of calving and then maternal weight to enable us to breed a cow that is suited to our ground. We farm an LFA unit running between 600’ and 1,000’ with a lot of rough grazing. We want a middle of the road cow - 600kg to 650kg with a good vessel and legs to last on the hill and winter either outdoors or on a pure silage diet.”

John Redpath ~ Knowehead herd: Alyth, Perthshire “We have been recording our Beef Shorthorns at Fearn for the past 20 years, it’s been a very useful addition to the tool kit which we use when selecting potential herd sires; we produce bulls for commercial and stud markets, most of which are sold at home on a mainly forage based diet. Our customers insist upon figures, they use them to select bulls which will suit their breeding objectives. Without them we would find ourselves at a disadvantage and in the modern era, if you’re on the back foot you will not survive.”

John Scott ~ Fearn herd: Tain, Ross-Shire

John Scott & Simon Farmer

“Performance recording has always played its part in my 40 years of rearing stock. Running 200 cows there is always something to document on their health and performance for future reference, consequently all forms of stock benefit from collecting their respective performance details to establish the front runners and those left behind. When weighed up against their siblings, it is evident which animals perform under those given conditions in what is a contemporary comparison group. This is the simple base for performance recording; it expresses the information recorded - weights, calving interval, muscle deep and fat levels, that are not visible to the stockman’s eye. As a stockman, you can choose your beast for breed character, balance, locomotion, style and colour. Blend the two together and you have a winner.”

Simon Farmer ~ Longfield herd: Stanford in the Vale, Oxon

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SYMPHONY Beef Shorthorn Our spring calving herd with their calves enjoying October sunshine strip grazing westerwolds

In calf heifers to calve at 2yr

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BVD free since 2014 JOHNES level 1 since 2014 IBR monitoring and vaccinating LEPTO vaccinating Classified herd since 2016 JO PEARCE and ROB KENT – PEARCE BROAD OAK FARM, HOLLINGTON, ASHBOURNE , DERBYSHIRE. DE6 3GB Tel: 07807440894/07989770160|josephinepearce@btinternet.com

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Lowther ShorthornS nord Vue Farm, Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 9tn

A big thAnk you to ALL our CuStoMerS thiS yeAr our exciting new purchase, Willingham Denebola, sire of the 2014 breed record bull Willingham Formalhaut was used last year and has complemented our style of thick muscled cattle well. His first calves were born February 2017. top 1% ebVs, ease of fleshing, depth of flank and short gestation length are traits he has injected and we are excited to be bringing to market bulls from this cross this coming year.

in 2019 look out for calves from Lowther konan, (currently the highest ti beef Shorthorn animal in the whole of the UK with tons of growth, fleshing and bone, perfect feet and top-line). Many have been bred out of daughters of LS eagle 276, the sire of 2015 Stirling Supreme Champion bull.

We have also gone back to blelack rupert again as well as Willingham Denebola and a few other interesting lines.

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Searching for a functional suckler cow?

Beef Shorthorn delivering commercial efficiency Still searching for a functional suckler cow? Then Beef Shorthorn offers a solution says Ian Hollows from experience. Sixteen years on after investing in the breed, and he can vouch it is delivering in terms of efficiency to meet with commercial demand.

Ian & Nickie Hollows “We keep focused on developing a uniform herd which exploits the breed’s key traits and is within its top 10%.”

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“Beef Shorthorn offers a natural package of maternal traits - milk and motherability which lead to good growth rates, females are easily calved and they go on to wean seven to eightmonth-old calves at 50% of their own 650kg to 700kg mature bodyweight. They also have the ability to flourish on low input forage based diets and have an essential quiet temperament which is vital with fewer people working on farms - we need animals that are easy to handle.

“Those reasons alone have led us to witness a vast increase in demand for Beef Shorthorn; Defra reported a 1,400% increase in breeding females over the last 12 years, the highest of any native breed,” he explains. “Commercial producers are getting dissatisfied with Continental cross cattle and their negative impact within suckler herds.

“Furthermore, we used to farm another native breed, however mature cows were tipping the scales at 800kg, consequently we regarded them as too big and inefficient. We had reared some Beef Shorthorn and liked their performance so we decided to make the change.”

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Ian, together with his wife, Nickie and son-in-law, Matthew manage their polled pedigree Holkin herd of 23 breeding females on pure commercial lines thriving on grazed grass and poor-quality forage on the family’s 70-acre holding Wood Farm, near Whitchurch. The enterprise evolves around breeding seed stock for commercial producers who have a keen awareness for a medium sized suckler cow.

“We have introduced a managed breeding programme whereby we have recently replaced our high EBV stock bulls with AI which provides us with flexibility and a much wider choice of genetics to develop a uniform herd; we are now using what we regard the best sires available in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand which in turn will enable us to speed up the herd’s genetic progress. Those sires are currently within the breed’s top 5% for gestation length, ease of calving, and also milk which is critical to growth rate since we don’t feed creep.

“Furthermore, AI has enabled us to synchronise the females which makes for better time management at calving and thereafter.

“Heifers are sufficiently mature for breeding purposes at 15 months of age at 450kg to 500kg, and they are all served to natural heat with sexed semen. We are keen to breed from

heifers out of heifers and maintain a relatively young herd.”

Selection within the herd is facilitated by the use of Breedplan performance recording data which determines genetic potential, whilst the herd has been officially classified which enables selection according to phenotype. Health is also critical and Holkin is rated an Elite herd. “We keep focused on developing a uniform herd which exploits the breed’s key traits and is within its top 10%.”

Beef Shorthorn steers are sold on to the store market at 350kg to 380kg at eight to nine months of age. Ian says he has witnessed a price lift since Morrisons launched its Shorthorn Beef brand in the past two years enabling finishers to receive a premium on cattle within spec by a registered Beef Shorthorn sire.

The Hollows regard breeding pedigree Beef Shorthorn as a serious diversification enterprise away from their main business of supplying nutrients to the livestock sector.

“We are busy people; we don’t have time for the showring, however we have achieved various successes within the breed society’s regional club awards. We also enjoy opening the farm gate to visits from other breeders, commercial producers and students alike, providing us with the opportunity to showcase Beef Shorthorn as a functional suckler cow.”

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The Beef Shorthorn Welsh Black combo Nanty Farm, Llanidloes, Powys 320 aces LFA 35 Welsh Black breeding females 950 Welsh and Welsh Hill Speckle Face ewes 250 ewes lambs

Hywel Griffiths Hywel Griffiths farming in partnership with his mother, Morfudd and brother, Dylan.

50 Herdwick ewes “I’m the second generation to farm Welsh Black pedigree cows at Nanty where sucklers play an important role in the grazing rotation. However, the time had come for a change, we wanted something that had more market value and was more practical to keep.

“We always have surplus heifers to sell as well as all the steers, and whilst there is demand for Welsh Blacks, it’s for older animals around 18 to 20 months, and we’re ready to sell at eight month weaning. Those reasons were compounded by the fact I couldn’t find the bull I wanted.

“We want to breed a suckler with a tight, well suspended udder with good teat placements, and it has to be sufficiently hardy to out winter on forage - grass, haylage and towards the end of the season, fodder beet. We also want something that is quiet and easy to manage.

“We initially saw Beef Shorthorn at the Royal Welsh, and were seriously impressed it would fit the bill. We were also aware that Beef Shorthorn crosses grow into small to medium size cows in the 650kg to 700kg mature weight range, consequently they need less feed and cost less to keep which is just what we were looking for.

“We invested in a Beef Shorthorn bull, used him over the entire Welsh Black herd and his first crop of March born calves are on the ground; they were easily calved and soon up and away.

We noticed the Beef Shorthorn crosses were livelier calves, and more willing to suck. Since they’ve grown away off grass; steers should reach 350kg at eight months weaning and we’re confident they should find demand from finishers for the Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme.

“We are keeping 15% of the heifers for replacement purposes and to calve at two years, whilst we’re optimistic the surplus heifers will find interest from suckler producers seeking mixed native bloodlines offering a touch of hybrid vigour.

“We were sufficiently confident that this year’s first crop of calves will meet our expectations that once again we’ve introduced the entire herd to the Beef Shorthorn.

Whilst we are already focused on maximising output from minimal inputs, we’re aware we will have to step up our game even more in future if we’re to remain viable. Beef Shorthorn should have a place alongside the Welsh Blacks.”

Hywel Griffiths

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Temperament - commercial demand for a quiet, functional suckler cow Hawthorne Gardens, Crediton, Devon 35 Beef Shorthorn breeding females 100 acres grassland 200 acres cropping

Anthony Thorne “The herd thrives on pure forage diets - Beef Shorthorn are very good foragers.”

Farm shop and café, seasonal PYO

Beef Shorthorn has huge potential in the South West; it’s an opportunity that continues to remain untapped, says Anthony Thorne. “Whilst Continental cattle dominate the suckler scene, they lack milk, their temperament is questionable and they tend to be large framed and subsequently less efficient than a small to medium size cow.

“In fact, it’s temperament that is amongst commercial producers’ top criteria when they approach me to buy Beef Shorthorn. I am selling bulls to all manner of farmers, from those with Continental as well as native herds and to fellow pedigree breeders.

“These producers are often working on their own and some are of a certain age, however they all have one thing in common - they’re looking for a quiet animal. They are also searching for one that can calve easily, has milk and can survive on a pure forage diet.

Beef Shorthorn perfectly fits the bill.”

Those types and traits are equally important to Anthony who runs the 35-cow pedigree Stockleigh herd alongside a busy farming business, a farm shop and café, and seasonal PYO. “I manage the herd on my own, and whilst time is scarce the cattle are not labour intensive, they suit low input systems like mine. They tend to calve on their own, and as I’m moving from all autumn to all spring calving, they will go straight out to grass.

“My breeding objective for herd is to select the best cows to produce breeding heifers and bulls for commercial producers. I’m focused on improving our cow families by introducing bulls within the breed’s top 15%, in particular for ease of calving and milk traits.

“I have also had the herd linear classified and find it really useful to have an independent person look at an animal and identify their merits. It’s proving to be a great selection tool and we aim for the entire herd to classify 90 + and Excellent. In fact, one of our cows achieved the first ever EX92, and linear classification was introduced to the selection criteria when we chose our new herd sire, Redhill Lord Langley - his dam was EX92.”

Anthony Thorne inspects some of his Stockleigh herd

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A portion of the Stockleigh herd

Anthony comes from a dairy and beef farming background and initially established his own enterprise over 30 years with a small strawberry enterprise. The soft fruit expanded, vegetables followed and today the business spans over 200 acres growing produce for regional wholesale and retail outlets including farm shops and restaurants. A further 100 acres is in grass.

major diseases - BVD, IBR, Johne’s and Lepto. The herd is now fully accredited giving confidence to both myself and our customers.”

Longevity is also clearly apparent. “Many of the original cows still remain in the herd, some have reached up to 13 years whilst the average age is 10 to 11 years, they are in calf, and they continue to have good feet and udders.

He explains: “I achieved a lifelong ambition to breed Beef Shorthorn when I established the Stockleigh herd back in 2008.

I had looked at a number of other breeds, however I had a great love for Beef Shorthorn primarily for their quiet nature and the fact they are a bit special - they have a fascinating history having been recorded for over 200 years and being the oldest herdbook in the world.

“The herd thrives on pure forage diets - Beef Shorthorn are very good foragers and they over winter on silage plus minerals.

Furthermore, we have finished the steers and found they are good converters of grass in to meat.” Stocking capacity has since led Anthony to trade the steers to a neighbour for finishing.

Branded Beef Shorthorn beef has been made available from time to time in the farm shop and M&S has also bought Anthony’s stock through the Hatherleigh abbatoir.”

“After investing in the foundation cows, herd health was a priority and I immediately joined a CHeCS scheme to eliminate the four

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Veterinary Investigation Officer, Helen Carty outlines the importance of pen cards at society sales Cattle health schemes provide a framework for establishing the disease status of a herd, as well as guidance for reduction, eradication and certification of freedom from disease. The diseases covered by the health schemes are Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), Johne’s disease, Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Leptospirosis and Neospora. Elimination of these diseases from your herd will improve cattle health and production and make your herd more profitable.

When selling cattle, health scheme membership gives assurance to potential buyers of the disease status of your stock.

Helen Carty V E T “Discuss procedures with your vet to ensure you do not put your herd or your bought-in animals at risk.”

When joining a health scheme, both you and your veterinary surgeon sign to declare that you are following the rules of the scheme and this declaration is also signed on submission of any samples for testing. The rules which are set by the Cattle Health Certification Standards (UK), abbreviated to CHeCS, relate to biosecurity as well as testing procedures.

Pen cards are produced by the health scheme providers and are used at sales to display the both the herd’s disease status and individual blood test results as applicable. These cards must be applied for at least two weeks in advance, or six weeks in advance if blood testing is required.

Blood results displayed in pen cards must be from within the last three months.

Individual animals that are not from CHeCS accredited herds can be sold with a pen card however the second column showing herd accreditation boxes will be blank.

When reading a pen card, the diseases are listed in the first column. The TB testing interval of the herd is given beside the TB title. Herd accreditation is shown in the second column. Herds that are accredited for BVD, IBR or Leptospirosis have a white coloured box in this column and the number of years the herd has been accredited is indicated. The herd’s Johne’s or Neospora Disease risk level is shown along with the number of years the herd has been at this level. Only Johne’s or Neospora Disease risk level 1 herds are given a white box. For Johne’s the number of animals tested at the last full herd test is also shown. Only homebred animals can display the Johne’s herd status and Neospora status is relevant for female animals only. The date of the last clear herd TB test is displayed. The CHeCS herd TB score is displayed where applicable. Results of any individual testing are shown in the third column. Individual testing is not performed for Neospora or Johne’s disease because for these diseases, the herd status is more significant.

If not from a BVD accredited herd, BVD antibody and virus testing is required. Pen cards are only issued for animals that are from BVD accredited herds or have tested negative for BVD virus therefore the BVD virus result is not displayed. White boxes indicate that the animal is antibody negative for the disease. Orange boxes indicate animals that are positive for antibodies to IBR or Leptospira hardjo. A green box indicates an animal that is positive for antibodies to BVD. Vaccination details are given in the fourth column.

The mock pen card below therefore indicates that the bull being sold at Stirling bull Sales in October 2018 is from a herd that has been accredited free of BVD for six years. The herd has been Johne’s Disease Risk Level 1 for four years and 84 animals were tested at the last annual herd test. The herd is in a yearly TB testing area and the last clear herd test was in November 2017. The herd is not accredited for IBR, Leptospirosis or Neospora and is not in the CHeCS scheme for TB. The bull tested negative for antibodies to IBR in August 2018 and has not been vaccinated.

When buying cattle, as well as considering the disease status of the animals you are buying, you must also take into account the health status of your own herd. If your herd disease status is unknown, you risk infecting naïve animals that you buy when you introduce them to your herd. Discuss quarantine procedures and vaccinations with your vet to ensure you do not put your herd or your bought-in animals at risk.

Helen Carty, BVM&S Cert AVP (Cattle) MRCVS Premium Cattle Health Scheme

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Double muscling, myostatin and the Beef Shorthorn

Carey Coombs Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society D I R E C T O R

All cattle breeders will be aware of double muscled cattle, particularly the Belgian Blue. This breed has been selectively bred for what is commonly known as double-muscling.

This is the manifestation of a condition known as myostatin gene mutation. There are nine known myostatin mutations (also known as variants). Many breeds exhibit phenotypic trait expression that is a direct result of the presence of one or more of these variants, including the Limousin, the Angus and the South Devon.

The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society directors are also aware that there are examples of cattle within the Beef Shorthorn breed that appear to be exhibiting characteristics associated with a myostatin mutation. This is not a surprise given that the first documented case of double muscling was 200 years ago in Durham cattle.

The presence of the highly muscled phenotype in the current population is of concern to the board of directors, whose role is to safeguard the integrity and function of the breed and its role in the British farming industry. They have therefore commissioned Weatherby’s Scientific, who already carry out the Society’s DNA profiling, to undertake a comprehensive survey of sires – and potential sires – in order to ascertain the variety and prevalence of myostatin variants within the breed.

Results to date indicate a significant number of cattle carry one copy of the variant E226X and that a smaller number carry a double copy. In addition, a small number have been found to carry single copy of variants nt419, F94L, and nt821. An explanation of the significance of these results is outlined below.

The double muscle condition arises from a genetic abnormality in the production of ‘myostatin’, which is a protein that acts on muscle cells’ autocrine function to inhibit myogenesis: muscle cell growth and differentiation. It is encoded by the MSTN gene. An animal with the defective gene lacks the myostatin protein and hence muscle growth is unregulated.

The most obvious departure from normal in the phenotype of a double muscled animal is the enlargement of musculature, particularly in the rump and shoulder areas. There are however other traits which may or may not be significant, more particularly where the syndrome is fully expressed: • Prominent creases between muscle groups • Minimal fat cover and modified fat composition • Shorter, thinner and less dense bones • Delays in puberty, reduced fertility and reduced milk production • Increased likelihood of dystocia • Enlarged tongues in new born calves • Poorly developed genitals • Increased susceptibility to respiratory disease probably due to increased demands on aerobic metabolic activity • Increased meat tenderness and yield There are nine known variants of the myostatin mutation: • C313Y common in the Piedmontese • E291X common in the Marchigiana • nt419 sometimes found in Beef Shorthorns and occurs in the Maine Anjou

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• nt821 Belgian Blue, Blonde, Limousin and South Devon – the most common variant in the Angus

On the basis of current knowledge, the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society recommends:

• Q204X Charolais, Limousin

•

• E226X – the most common variant found in the Beef Shorthorn and the Maine Anjou • D182N • F94L found in Limousin and sometimes the Beef Shorthorn • S105C At present there is little research into the variations of phenotype arising from any of these variants in the Beef Shorthorn. In breeds like the Beef Shorthorn where selection has historically been ‘balanced’, the effects of the mutation may be less pronounced than in other breeds. In addition, the mutations do not operate in isolation, but interact with other genes in ways that are, as yet, poorly understood. It is often observed that one copy of a variant does not necessarily give rise to a deleterious phenotype. There may, for example, be an increase in musculature without obvious signs of any disadvantageous side effects.

It is therefore inappropriate to take a simplistic approach and disqualify all cattle carrying a variant from the herd book.

In addition, not all well-muscled Beef Shorthorns will carry any of the mutations.

Test results are presented as having no copy present (0), one copy (1) or two copies (2).

The results of crossing between sires and dams, who do, and do not, have a mutation can be grouped as follows: 0 x 1

50% no copy 50% one copy

1 x 1

25% no copy 50% one copy 25% two copies

0 x 2

100% have one copy

1 x 2

50% have one copy 50% have two copies

2 x 2

100% have two copies

The primary role of the Beef Shorthorn is that of breeding replacement females in the beef suckler herd. In recent years, it has become increasingly common for purchasers to remark on higher than expected birthweights and increased number of calving difficulties. There is the potential for an increased incidence of myostatin mutations to hinder the attempts of breeders to counter these trends. Short term gain in the show ring or at bull sales may not make for long term advantage in a competitive market.

In addition, the prime purpose of breeding pedigree cattle is to fix a ‘type.’ This gives buyers confidence that the breed selected will perform in the environment in which it was chosen to perform, and commercial buyers the ability to exploit the phenomena of hybrid vigour by crossing with another breed of contrasting ‘type’. Hence a breed, whilst expressing some small within-breed variation, will for the most part express a consistency of phenotype. Maintenance of variation in the breed of a genetic trait as fundamental and potentially significant as myostatin, removes this predictability.

For example, a commercial buyer uses a Beef Shorthorn bull to breed replacement females. Unknown to him this sire carries one copy of a myostatin variant. When crossed with another breed, in a first or second cross, which also carries the same or a different variant, a very unpredictable outcome arises, and gives rise to the potential for significant problems and subsequent losses.

that breeders continue to select for ‘balanced’ cattle that exhibit traits that the breed has historically been known for, and is increasingly sought after for, using traditional and modern techniques.

In addition, breeders and their customers should be aware of the implications of using bulls or cows that carry the mutation.

Breeders may wish to consider testing as many bulls or cows that they suspect may carry the mutation (single or double copy).

They may also wish to check the status of any animal they buy.

If no test result is available, then checking the pedigree may determine if there is a possibility of a variant being passed on.

If a breeder feels they can manage the potential downsides of retaining a myostatin positive (single or double copy) female, we would encourage the use of a myostatin free bull and that the progeny be tested.

At present the regulations for all bull calves registered with the Society require that a hair sample is submitted for sire verification and myostatin testing. The myostatin test is carried out at the Society’s cost and the results will be published on the database.

All stock sires of calves registered since 1 January 2018 will be tested for myostatin at the Society’s cost. If insufficient DNA is available from a previously submitted hair sample, breeders will be requested to resubmit samples.

In light of the genotype monitoring undertaken on the Society’s behalf, the Directors of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society have issued the following directive: As of 1 January 2020, any bull known to be carrying a double copy of any myostatin variant will be ineligible for entry into an official Society sale or a supported Society sale. Also as of 1 January 2020, any male calf found to carry a double copy of any myostatin variant will be refused registration with the Society and will not be entered into Coates herd book.

For clarity, any animal carrying single copies of two different myostatin variants will be eligible for sale and will be registered.

This will be kept under review however.

All cattle imported in to the UK Herd Book and any progeny resulting from embryo transfer will also be myostatin tested as part of the registration process.

It should be noted that the Society is required by law to make all genetic testing information freely available. The Society is obliged therefore to publish the results on the ABRI database and to include new information as it becomes available. This applies whether testing is carried out by the Society or by an individual breeder.

The Society will continue to monitor the test results and the effect on breed type. Any changes to regulations or advice to breeders will be communicated to members. It is the clear wish of the Society not to inhibit any particular breeding programme and to give ample time for breeders to adjust to any recommendation or directive.

It is hoped that breeders will take into account the Society’s recommendations and that any deleterious impacts of myostatin mutations will be self-regulating.

Carey Coombs, Society Director

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Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme

A Shorthorn ribeye steak from Morrisons has been voted one of the best in the world at the 2018 World Steak Challenge.

The World Steak Challenge which rates the quality of beef from competitors across the world, awarded Morrisons a gold for its entry from The Best British Shorthorn Ribeye range.

Morrisons beef buyer, Jodie Bolland said: “We’ve always believed in backing British beef and so we are delighted to see Beef Shorthorn up there with the best in the world.”

Morrisons was also awarded two silver and two bronze medals for its fillet and sirloin Shorthorn Beef steaks.

Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme – finishers wanted More finishers are required to join Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme. Following its hugely successful launch in 2016, Morrisons’ latest plan is to supply the brand to all its stores.

Initially, between 130 and 150 finished cattle were sourced each week to supply the Shorthorn Beef brand in over 100 selected stores. Shorthorn Beef proved to deliver unequalled eating quality and it soon became apparent that it is one of those basket items that Morrisons’ customers enjoy, and repeatedly purchase.

The following year, the full range of steaks, salmon-cut and topside joints, each proudly holding the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society logo on its packaging, expanded to 300 stores up and down the country.

Similarly, the volume of cattle sourced also expanded to 200 head per week.

As the scheme enters its next expansion phase with a target to supply all Morrisons stores, the supermarket is actively looking for more finishers to supply cattle sired by a pedigree registered Beef Shorthorn bull.

“As the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society continues its agreement for Morrisons to be the sole UK supermarket to retail Shorthorn Beef, we welcome this huge opportunity; it’s a development that reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to the breed.”

Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society President, Sally Horrell

Morrisons Shorthorn Beef Scheme requirements The Morrisons Shorthorn Beef range aims to offer customers a consistent product using only beef bred cattle sired by a registered Beef Shorthorn bull.

To ensure that consistency, Morrisons requires its finishers to adhere to a number of requirements: • All eligible cattle must be fed on a high starch, cereal-based finishing diet for 60 days prior to slaughter.

• Approved finishing units must be Farm Assured.

• Farmers are required to sign a declaration form as an approved scheme finisher and submit a copy of the finishing diet.

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‘The Best’ Shorthorn Beef range specification and returns All Beef Shorthorn sired steers and heifers under 30 months of age are eligible for premiums as per the grid. Weight range: 270kg to 400kg deadweight; O+ to –U, fat class 3 – 4H.

1 2 3 4L 4H 5L

E

U+ -U 35 35 20 R 30 30 15 O+

15

15 -15

-O

Passports – name the sire A reminder to all suckler producers: the UK passport number of the registered pedigree Beef Shorthorn bull must be included on each animal’s passport in order to ensure eligibility for rightful premiums when you sell your store cattle. When registering births with BCMS, click on the optional ‘sire’ box and enter his UK ear tag number. Morrisons is moving towards solely registered sires in the near future.

Become a supplier – join our scheme To find out more about registering as an approved finisher, see www.beefshorthorn.org or www.morrisons-farming.com for a declaration form. Alternatively, contact the Woodhead Bros livestock office on 01282 729153 or one of the Woodhead Bros/Morrisons team below.

Michael Winchester, Senior Livestock Buyer – National

07801 100092

Jim Holden, Cattle and Lambs – National

07831 555076

George Clapham, Livestock Buyer - Cattle and Lambs - National

07970 372944

Ray Platts, Cattle and Lambs - Midlands, Southern England and Wales

07801 595327

Richard Sharratt, Cattle and Pigs – Midlands and Southern England

07788 184300

Stephen Zealand, Cattle and Lambs – Southern England

07891 812706

Michael Wilson, Cattle and Lambs – Scotland

07581 412433

Richard Henderson, Cattle and Lambs – Scotland

07885 110762

Morrisons Shorthorn Beef – the best “At last our local Morrisons in Perth is stocking branded Shorthorn Beef. You can find it on the shelves which stock speciality meats; it carries our logo whilst cooking instructions are on the back label. Steaks of most kinds are on offer and having sampled all, I can recommend them as truly outstanding, well presented and cut to a decent thickness. Price seems pretty reasonable. These steaks are weighed at approximately 6oz which sounds small, but they are in fact all that most people want; it makes one question why so many restaurants serve so-called 8oz steaks.

If you haven’t found or tried our Morrisons steaks, then do it now and tell your friends.”

Major John Gibb, Glenisla, Perthshire

Commercial sales The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society in conjunction with Morrisons Farming has been pleased to support commercial sales at the following centres during spring and autumn 2018: Ruswarp, Stirling (Caledonian Marts), Longtown, St Boswells and Skipton. We are scheduling similar for 2019, including Thirsk. For sale dates, please check out our web site www.beefshorthorn.org www.beefshorthorn.org

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Show time!

The burgeoning interest in the Beef Shorthorn breed has seen an increase in entries at shows and sales, all around the UK, to the extent that the Breed had the highest number of entries at many of the major shows last year. Although not every breeder is an advocate of the show scene, it does provide a great opportunity to show your stock off at their best to a wide audience and hopefully to prospective customers.

It is also a great shop window for the breed.

Sally Horrell A few issues have arisen during last show season and so here are a few reminders from the Directors to ensure the Beef Shorthorn is seen in the best light and to remind exhibitors of a few points that occasionally get forgotten: •

Many shows state in their regulations that animals entered must be registered in, or 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.

•

The judges at shows are appointed by the agricultural show society. Nominations may have been sent to the show by the Society, but the appointment is the show’s decision. The Society does ask judges not to judge two shows in the same geographical area in the same year, but again it is the show’s choice.

• Cattle are being turned out to an ever-higher standard – please make sure handlers also make the grade. White coats without advertising logos, a collar and tie (Society tie preferable), tidy trousers and appropriate clean boots will ensure you don’t let the cattle down. Unless it is very wet underfoot - no wellingtons please!

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

•

It is never appropriate to answer your mobile phone in the ring.

Turn it off or leave it outside with someone if you are waiting for an urgent call. Likewise leave cigarettes and chewing gum for outside the ring.

•

The judge on the day has come to give their opinion and that is why you have gone to show your cattle. No two judges will ever hold exactly the same opinion and although it can be disappointing to stand down the line there is always another day. Many judges will visit the lines after judging and are happy to discuss their reasons with you. This can be invaluable feedback for exhibitors so please remain courteous at all times.

usually done by the breed judge, accompanied by one or two appointed directors that have not been exhibiting. Please make sure that you make your cattle available to the selectors after the breed judging if asked. It should be seen as an honour to be asked to represent your breed in a team, so please make sure that you have your animal ready in plenty of time. Cows should always be accompanied by their calf in classes and in the teams.

If you are short of a handler, other exhibitors are generally willing to lend a hand.

•

Cattle parades – the grand livestock parades at shows are often a highlight of the ring programme and champion, reserve champion and prize winners should parade as a matter of course. Every exhibitor should try and parade at least one of their animals. Don’t leave it to your fellow exhibitors to fly the breed flag!

•

Results from the major shows will be published in the journal and on the website. Local shows can also send in their results for publishing on the website. There is a format that these have to be submitted in – and if any exhibitor would like to send the full results for their local show, you can find the template on the website under ‘The Society’ tab: ‘Downloadable Documents’, or ask the Breed Secretary to send you the proforma. It would be very helpful if results could be returned on this proforma typed rather than handwritten.

Please remember that at a show or sale you are not only representing your own cattle but also the breed. The atmosphere in the Beef Shorthorn lines is one that many other breeds are envious of. The friendliness of exhibitors makes it a pleasure to show – let’s keep it that way and make sure we do the breed proud.

Sally Horrell ~ BSCS President

• Social media is a great way to promote your show successes and your herd, but please think twice before making any negative remarks.

•

The stock lines are just as important as the show ring as part of the shop window. Please ensure that your cattle are kept clean and well bedded. Muck should be taken out of the shed – most shows have guidance on this. If your cattle are not well looked after, you let your fellow exhibitors down.

• Team selection – at the major shows, teams are often selected to represent the breed in interbreed competitions. This is

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Sifting through the final line up

Creaga Shorthorns Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intention, effort, and execution; it represents the wise choice, it represents Creaga Shorthorns.

Creaga Heidi

Six times All Ireland Champion & Balmoral Overall Champion 2018

Home of the 2018 ….  Balmoral Overall Champion & Junior Champion  All

Ireland Senior Heifer

 All

Ireland Intermediate Bull Calf

 All

Ireland Senior Bull

 All

Ireland Junior Bull Calf

 All

Ireland Cow

 Reserve All

Ireland Intermediate Heifer Calf

The Creaga Herd maintains a very high health status with over 30 Years Free of TB Visitors always welcome.

Noel & Lisa Dowd Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway, Ireland Website: www.creagashorthorns.com | Tel: 00353 87 2977387/00353 86 3584339 | Email: lisa.dowd00@gmail.com www.beefshorthorn.org

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Health Test Requirements for Beef Shorthorn Society Sales (January 2019) We are leading the way and health cards at Society sales continue to be an important source of information for buyers. Here is our checklist which can be found online under shows.

Male Animals Test required Vaccination Health card boxes to be completed

BVD accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional - but recommended The herd accredited box must be

completed and if vaccinated the details

must be completed Non BVD accredited herds - Yes - Antigen and antibody Optional- but recommended The individual test result must be shown must be part of the health and if vaccinated the details must be scheme and be testing for a completed minimum of 12 months

IBR accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional - but recommended The herd accredited box must be

completed and if vaccinated the details

must be completed IBR non-accredited herds Yes - Antibody Optional - but recommended The individual test result must be shown

and if vaccinated the details must be completed

Lepto accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional

The herd accredited box must be completed and if vaccinated the details must be completed

Lepto non-accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional If tested the animal’s individual test result

must be shown and if vaccinated the

details must be completed

Johne’s - must be part of the Every animal must have the risk level of the health scheme and be testing herd shown in the box. Non-homebred for a minimum of 12 months animals have no details in the Johne’s box

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Female Animals Test required Vaccination Health card boxes to be completed

BVD accredited herds No - Individual test optional Must be vaccinated to cover The herd accredited box must be

period of sale. The Society completed and if vaccinated the details

strongly recommends that must be completed

in-calf females are vaccinated

prior to service Non BVD accredited herds - Yes - Antigen and antibody must be part of the health scheme and be testing for a minimum of 12 months

Must be vaccinated to cover The individual test result must be shown period of sale. The Society and vaccination details must be strongly recommends that completed in-calf females are vaccinated prior to service

IBR accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional - but recommended

The herd accredited box must be completed and if vaccinated the details must be completed

IBR non-accredited herds Yes - Antibody Optional - but recommended The individual test result must be shown

and if vaccinated the details must be completed

Lepto accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional

The herd accredited box must be completed and if vaccinated the details must be completed

Lepto non-accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional If tested the animal’s individual test result

must be shown and if vaccinated the

details must be completed

Johne’s - must be part of the Every animal must have the risk level of the health scheme and be testing herd shown in the box. Non-homebred for a minimum of 12 months animals have no details in the Johne’s box

Calves at Foot (the minimum age at date of sale is one month) Calves at foot

Test required

Vaccination

BVD accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional - but recommended

Health card boxes to be completed The herd accredited box must be completed and if vaccinated the details must be completed

Non BVD accredited herds - Yes - Antigen Optional- but recommended The individual test result must be shown must be part of the Health and if vaccinated the details must be Scheme and be testing for a completed minimum of 12 months

IBR accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional - but recommended The herd accredited box must be

completed and if vaccinated the details

must be completed IBR non-accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional - but recommended If tested the animal’s individual test result

must be shown and if vaccinated the

details must be completed

Lepto accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional The herd accredited box must be

completed and if vaccinated the details

must be completed Lepto non-accredited herds No - Individual test optional Optional If tested the animal’s individual test result

must be shown and if vaccinated the

details must be completed

Johne’s - must be part of the Every animal must have the risk level of the health scheme and be testing herd shown in the box. Non-homebred for a minimum of 12 months animals have no details in the Johne’s box www.beefshorthorn.org

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DUNSYRE beef shorthorns

Sires for 2019.

Glenisla Kilimanjaro. Glenisla Guardsman II. Redhill Ferny. Dunsyre Hamlet. Dunsyre Lord Nelson.

Cow families: Iona, Foxglove, Daisy, Medwyn Maid, Meadowsweet, Leila, Lily, Magic, Rose Magic, Opal, Honeysuckle Opal,Violet, Gigha, Eriskay, Ensay, Hyacinth,Vatersay.

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Carey & Hilary Coombs.

Weston Farm. Dunsyre. Carnwath. Lanarkshire. ML11 8NG tel. 01899 810273. mob 07734 330087. email. careycoombs@gmail.com www.dunsyreshorthorns.co.uk

Our breeding goals remain exactly as they were when we started out 34 years ago on LochAwe side.We breed a functional pure-bred suckler cow that produces the best quality beef, without the need for expensive inputs of feed and labour.We select rigourously for soundness, functionality and elimination of extremes. Our cattle retain the bone and ruggedness that the breed is known for, whilst maintaining the soft fleshing that is so important for beef quality and finishing. Our herd of 100 cows not only look attractive but perform the essentials without fuss or bother.They are docile, fertile, easy calving, milky and active grazers. In addition most are naturally polled.The herd is managed under a strictly commercial management regime in order to to ensure that our selection criteria are fulfilled and our cattle remain true to type.

www.beefshorthorn.org

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Beef Shorthorn lead Stirling bull sales at 20,000gns Monday, 5 February 2018 Beef Shorthorn bulls led the Stirling bulls sales’ trade at 20,000gns on Monday 5 February at the breed society’s official annual spring fixture.

Five entries sold for five figures, whilst 59 lots averaged £5,803.

Carey Coombs J U D G E

Overall and intermediate champion, Willingham Kensington, 10,000gns

Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society secretary, Joanna Bailey commented:

“The day’s solid trade was fuelled by suckler producers continuing to seek genetics that will deliver a low input, low cost functional suckler cow – milky, hardy and fertile, with a quiet temperament and great longevity.

They were also aware that the steers are continuing to find a ready market influenced by Morrisons

Shorthorn Beef scheme.”

Overall reserve and reserve intermediate champion, Cairnsmore Kestrel, 9,000gns

Bulls

The 20,000gns leading call went to Millerston Kasper TI +25, SRI +23, a 22-month-old roan by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin and out of a homebred cow going back to Podehole Beefeater. Kasper who was no stranger to the ring having secured junior male title at the Stars of the Future and junior champion at the Great Yorkshire, was bred by Jack P Ramsay, Mauchline, Ayrshire and sold to L Townsend, Moffatt, Dumfriesshire.

Next at 15,000gns was Balnabroich Kermit TI +25, SRI +22, a 21-month-old red and white Glenisla Centurian son and out of a Glengoy dam from Balnabroich Farms, Blairgowrie, Perthshire. The buyer was DJ Biggar, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Senior champion, Willingham Katabatic, 11,000gns

Balnabroich Kermit, 15,000gns

Two entries shared an 11,000gns bid. First to go was the senior champion, Willingham Katabatic TI +30, SRI +30, a 23-month-old roan by Fearn Wyvis from A Haigh, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire to I Evans, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.

22-month-old roan by the 15,000 Chapelton Dauphin from Mr and Mrs B Landers, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire.

Mr Haigh’s success didn’t stop there. He went on to offer the intermediate and overall supreme male champion, Willingham Kensington TI +32, SRI +27 for 10,000gns to Drayton Farm Partnership, Petersfield, Hampshire. Kensington was a 22-monthold roan by the homebred Willingham Haig.

The day’s second 11,000gns price tag went to Coldrochie Kensington TI +24, SRI +24, an 18-month-old dark roan by the 10,000gns Fearn Godfather. Bred by MD McMillan, Luncarty, Perthshire, he went to LEP Farms, Waterlooville, Hampshire.

At 8,000gns the Landers offers another Dauphin son, Cairnsmore Kickass Jack TI +13, SRI +15, a 21-month-old roan this time to Scott Taylor, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. Coldrochie Keillan TI +29, SRI +28, a 22-month-old Fearn Godfather son from MD McMillan, Perth went for 8,500gns to I Tennant, Carluke, Lanarkshire.

Five more entries shared an 8,000gns bid. First to go was Sowerbyparks Kincade, a two-year-old roan by Wenmar Harman from S and G Hunt, Sowerby, North Yorkshire to Woodhead Bros, Colne, Lancashire.

Five entries sold to 9,000gns. The first pair came from Gerald Turton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The 23-month-old roan Khyber of Upsall TI +26, SRI +27, a Firefox of Upsall son was secured by Balnabroich Farms, Blairgowrie, whilst Klondyke of Upsall, a 22-month-old red and little white by Dingo of Upsall made 9,000gns in a two-way split to C Horrell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Sarah Wilkins, Jarvis Brook, East Sussex.

Two entries by Chapelton Emperor from DJ Biggar sold to 9,000gns each. Chapelton Kaiser TI +30, SRI +25, a 23-month-old roan went to Pitgaveny Farms, Elgin, Morayshire, whilst Chapelton Krypton was secured for 9,000gns by WJ and J Green, Fochabers, Morayshire.

The 22-month-old roan Krypton was by the homebred Chapelton Emperor and within the breed’s top 1% with a TI +40, and SRI +36.

The final 9,000gns call was made by Eamonn McCormack, Strokestown, Roscommon for the overall reserve and reserve intermediate champion, Cairnsmore Kestrel TI +20, SRI +17, a

Coldrochie Kensington, 11,000gns

Glenisla Krakatoa TI +28, SRI +25, a 22-month-old roan by the 7,000gns Flight Lieutenant of Upsall from JPO Gibb, Blairgowrie, Perthshire made 8,000gns to D Baillie, Carnwath, Lanarkshire.

Balcaskie Farms, Anstruther, Fife went to 8,000gns for Mountbenger Kermit, TI +30, SRI +27, a 22-month-old red and white by Blinkbonny Equity from JF Irving and Son, Yarrow, Selkirk.

D McDowell, Newtownards, County Down offered his Castlemount Kubota TI +12, SRI +10, a 20-month-old roan Elliot Matrix son at 8,000gns to Stephanie Ryder, Penrith, Cumbria.

The final 8,000gns call came from WB Prentice and Sons, Duns, Berwickshire for Derwentwood Kruger TI +17, SRI +21, a 16-monthold red and little white by the 10,000gns Dakota of Upsall from N and A Hunter, Consett, County Durham.

Millerston Kasper, 20,000gns www.beefshorthorn.org

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Robert Taylor of sponsors Galbraith, presenting the Uppermill Calrossie Challenge Cup to Alice and Lois Haigh with Willingham Kensington

Chapelton Krypton, 9,000gns

Khyber of Upsall, 9,000gns

Females

Klondyke of Upsall, 9,000gns

Leading the female trade at 3,500gns was Grovewood Josie, a two-year-old red heifer by Dakota of Upsall and in calf to Glenisla Explorer. Bred by Chris Mallaber, Drakelow, Derbyshire, she went to TC Brown, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Next at 2,900gns was Knockenjig Rosie Duchess TI +28, SRI +28, a 23-month-old red heifer by Glengoy of Geronimo and in calf to the 10,000gns Fearn Jumpstart. The buyers were GS and GI Pettit, Fochabers, Morayshire. Knockenjig Lovely Yasmin TI +13, SRI +13, another same way bred and same age heifer in calf to Jumpstart from the Dickies sold for 2,000gns to JWA and EL Davies, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire.

Three further entries sold at 2,000gns. Westbroad Delila 3 TI +13, SRI +12, a 22-month-old roan by Hallsford Dominic and in calf to the 5,000gns Shawhill J-A-T from D Welsh, Fenwick, Kilmarnock changed hands with S Brigdale, Ennis, County Clare.

Two Rowanberry Donatello daughters from B and S Slater, Dounby, Orkney each commanded a 2,000gns bid from S Anderson, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Queenamoan Lulu TI +10, SRI +7 was a 22-month-old dark roan maiden whilst the second was the 21-month-old white Queenamoan Lizzy TI +8, SRI +7.

Averages: 59 bulls ÂŁ5,803, 13 females ÂŁ2,027 Auctioneers: United Auctions

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Lot Animal Name Buyer No.

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Lowther Jamal Balgay Jerusalem Song Lagas Kieran Sowerby Parks Kincade Glenisla Kilimanjaro Craigfaddock Khan Castlemount Kickoff Khyber of Upsall Coldrochie Kinetic Force K14 Castlemount Kennedy Kudos of Upsall Chapeltown Kaiser Knockenjig Keystone Chapelton Kipling 2 Westbroad Finn Explorer 4 Dinmore Kryptonite Willingham Katabatic Glenisla Kinloch Derwentwood Kudos Glenisla Krakatoa Knockenjig Kestrel Millerston Kasper Craigfaddock Kingpin Eastmill Kilo Cairnsmore Kestrel Eastmill Kracker Tofts Weldon K627 Willingham Kensington Coldrochie Keillan Mullaglass Keeper Shawhill Kalamazoo Klondyke of Upsall Millerston Keystone Eastmill Klassic Kinsman of Upsall Knowehead King John Willingham Kaigh Willingham Killarney Croftends King Shawhill Kingsman Mountbenger Kermit Chapelton Krypton Faughhill Ivan Willingham Kabloona Balnabroich Kermit Galla Kola Cube Mullaglass Kabal Cairnsmore Kickass Jack

R Crawford A & A Foubister D & S Calder Woodhead Brothers Turriff Carey Coombs M & J A Ward & Daughters S Brigdale Balnabroich Farms J & J Scott Laga Farms Ltd Ashley Warren Pitgaveny Farms Dalswinston Farms C Lowther E W Jolly J E Adams I Evans Rothiemurchus 2015 Trust G Berwick & Son D Baillie Thomas Cheetham L Townsend T Marshall & Sons T McKinnel Eamonn McCormack W M Lindsay & Sons Ltd Lour Farms Drayton Farm Partnership I Tennant J E & C A Humphreys R W H & M J Fenemore C Horrell Ltd Aucheneck Estates Helga Irvine G H Stirling & Sons W S L Muir R Hamilton & Sons P W & E S Willison H W Venables M Longworth Balcaskie Farms W J & J Green G L Riby M Melville James Biggar Alvie Estate M Hamilton Scott Taylor

Sowerby Parks Kincade, 8,000gns

Mountbenger Kermit, 8,000gns

Cairnsmore Kickass Jack, 8,000gns www.beefshorthorn.org

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Buyer

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W S L Muir Kiloran Farmers Stefani Ryder F McGibbon W MacPherson James M Hay & Son Rattray Estates Ltd W Arnott & Co Allan Gibb G W & K P Lawrie L E P Farms D S M & Gibson W P Prentice & Sons

Female Sales 3500 305 1500 307 2900 308 2000 309 1700 310 2000 312 2000 314 1600 317 1400 318 1800 319 1600 320 2000 323 1715 325 1900 326 1200 328

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Lintonpriory Max Miltonlockhart Know All Castlemount Kubota Castlemount Ketchup Miltonlockhart Kojak Miltonlockhart Kiwi Galla Knight Knockenjig Kylestrome Miltonlockhart Knockout Coldrochie Kasper Coldrochie Kensington Coldrochie Kracker Derwentwood Kruger

Castlemount Kubota, 8,000gns

Grovewood Josie T C Brown Millie Floss 18th of Skaillhouse S Brigdale Knockenjig Rosie Duchess K1937 G S & G I Pettit Knockenjig Lovely Jasmin K1942 J W A & E L Davies Lowther S Surprise 490 J J Patterson Westbroad Delila 3rd S Brigdale Queenamoan Lulu S Anderson Millie Floss 18th of Skaillhouse, 1,500gns Brideswell Melody Iesha Jack Smyth Millie Floss 19th of Skaillhouse H D Bailie Cairnsmore Kazzy Tulip R W H & M J Fenemore Galla Kay Flossy Bess J & J Scott Queenamoan Lizzy S Anderson Westbroad Rusty 12 J & A Brown Ballyvaddy Princess K851 H D Bailie Glenisla Flower C688 D D McDowell

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Class results ~ Beef Shorthorn Males (Senior Classes) Bulls born on or between 9 September 2015 and 1 March 2016 (Class 1) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

SowerbyParks Kincade (P) Glenisla Kilimanjaro (P) Springland Cracker Broadhooks (H) Gregors Knock Out (P) Lagas King Kong (H)

S & G Hunt Major J P O Gibb Messrs James & Sam Martin W & I Mc Gregor Laga Farms Ltd

Bulls born on or between 2 and 20 March 2016 (Class 2) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Kudos of Upsall (P) Coldrochie Kinetic Force K14 (P) Khyber of Upsall (P) Craigfaddock Khan (P) Castlemount Kennedy (P) Burnside Lazer (P) Castlemount Kickoff (H)

The Hon. G Turton Mr M D McMillan The Hon. G Turton Mr D Alexander D McDowell William & Jill McAllister D McDowell

Bulls born on or between 21 and 31 March 2016 (Class 3) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Willingham Katabatic (H) Chapleton Kaiser (P) Westbroad Finn Explorer 4 (H) Chapleton Kipling 2 (H) Mountbenger Kirk (P) Glenisla Kinloch (P) Knockenjig Keystone (H)

Mr A Haigh Mr D J Biggar OBE D Welsh Mr D J Biggar OBE J F Irving & Son Major J P O Gibb David & Rosemary Dickie

(Intermediate Classes) Bulls born on or between 1 April and 8 April 2016 (Class 4) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

Cairnsmore Kestrel (P) Millerston Kasper (H) Craigfaddock Kingpin (H) Knockenjig Kestrel (P) Faughhill Ivor (H) Dinmore Kryptonite (P) (ET) Glenisla Krakatoa (P) Tofts Weldon K627 (H)

Mr & Mrs B Landers Jack P Ramsey Mr D Alexander David & Rosemary Dickie Messrs Maxwell Paul R Dawes Major J P O Gibb Playfair Farms

Bulls born on or between 9 April and 14 April 2016 (Class 5) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Willingham Kensington (P) Klongdyke of Upsall (P) Mullaglass Keeper (H) Millerston Keystone (H) Shawhill Kalamazoo (H) Mullaglass Kaiser (P)

Mr A Haigh The Hon. G Turton Mr R Henning Jack P Ramsay Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Mr R Henning

Bulls born on or between 15 April and 30 April 2016 (Class 6) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Chapelton Krypton (H) Headlind Kudos (P) Willingham Killarney (P) Willingham Kaigh Croftends King (P) Kinsman of Upsall 1172 (P)

Mr D J Biggar OBE Mr T Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners Mr A Haigh Mr A Haigh J E Bellas & Son The Hon. G Turton www.beefshorthorn.org

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(Junior Classes) Bulls born on or between 1 May and 24 May 2016 (Class 7) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Cairnsmore Kickass Jack (P) Balnabroich Kermit Willingham Kabloona (P) Lintonpriory Max (P) Galla Kola Cube (H) Mullaglass Kabal (P)

Mr & Mrs B Landers Balnabroich Farms Mr A Haigh G R Brooke Estate Mr J W Frame Mr R Henning

Bulls born on or between 25 May and 22 June 2016 (Class 8) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Castlemount Kubota (H) Castlemount Ketchup (P) Castlemount Kingfisher (P) Galla Knight (P) Miltonlockhart Kojak (P)

D McDowell D McDowell D McDowell Mr J W Frame Mr William Allan

Bulls born on or between 23 June 2016 (Class 9) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Coldrochie Kensington (P) Coldrochie Kasper (H) Westbroad Finn Explorer 6 (H) Springlane Popye Knockenjig Kylestrome (P) Castlemount Killinchy (P) Miltonlockhart Knockout (P)

Mr M D McMillan Mr M D McMillan D Welsh Messrs James & Sam Martin David & Rosemary Dickie D McDowell Mr William Allan

Beef Shorthorn Females Heifers born on or between 21 December 2015 and 20 April 2016 (Class 10) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Millie Floss 18th of Skaillhouse (P) Grovewood Josie (P) (ET) Knockenjig Lovely Yasmin K1942 (P) Knockenjig Rosie Duchess K1937 (H) Westbroad Delila 3rd (P)

Messrs C Macadie and Sons Chris Mallaber David & Rosemary Dickie David & Rosemary Dickie D Welsh

Heifers born on or between 21 April and 29 May 2016 (Class 11) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Lowther Melody 500 (P) Brideswell Melody Iesha (P) Millie Floss 19th of Skaillhouse (P) Cairnsmore Kazzy Tulip (P) Queenamoan Lulu (P) Lowther Lily 506 (P)

Mr C Lowther Mr J W Frame Messrs C Macadie and Sons Mr and Mrs B Landers B & S Slater Mr C Lowther

Heifers born on or after 30 May 2016 (Class 12)

Š Catherine MacGregor www.macgregorphotography.com

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Lancaster Liz 23rd of Skaillhouse (P) Galla Kassie (P) Galla Kay Flossy Bess (P) Westbroad Rusty 12 (H) Twin Queenamoan Lizzy (P)

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Messrs C Macadie and Sons Mr J W Frame Mr J W Frame D Welsh B & S Slater

Champions Female Champion (Classes 10 – 12) Female Champion Reserve Female Senior Champion Bull (Classes 1 – 3)

Millie Floss 18th of Skaillhouse (P) Lancaster Liz 23rd of Skaillhouse (P)

Senior Champion Bull Reserve Senior Champion Bull

Willingham Katabatic (H) Chapelton Kaiser (P)

Intermediate Champion Bull (Classes 4 – 6) Intermediate Champion Bull Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull Junior Champion Bull (Classes 7 – 9) Junior Champion Bull Reserve Junior Champion Bull

Messrs C Macadie and Sons Messrs C Macadie and Sons

Mr A Haigh Mr D J Biggar OBE

Willingham Kensington (P) Cairnsmore Kestrel (P)

Mr A Haigh Mr and Mrs B Landers

Castlemount Kubota (H) Coldrochie Kensington (P)

D McDowell Mr M D McMillan

Overall Male Champon Overall Male Champion Reserve Male Champion

Willingham Kensington (P) Cairnsmore Kestrel (P)

Mr A Haigh Mr and Mrs B Landers

Best Two Bulls Willingham Katabatic and Willingham Kensington

Mr A Haigh

Best Three Bulls Willingham Katabatic, Willingham Kensington and Willingham Killarney

ROUNDHILL BEEF SHORTHORNS

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The Carlisle Early Spring Show and Sale Friday, 23 March 2018

Carlisle Beef Shorthorn females peak at 4,500gns Beef Shorthorn females sold to a top of 4,500gns and bulls to 4,000gns in Carlisle on Friday 23 March at the breed society’s early spring sale. Both entries were within the breed’s top 5% and from Uppermill Shorthorns, Dromore, County Down.

Graham Towers

The 4,500gns sale leader was Uppermill Lillian Jill TI +29, SRI +25, a 22-month-old roan heifer by the 7,500gns Dunsyre Demetri. Jill who earlier on had secured the female and overall reserve title, sold to D Watkins, Buxton, Derbyshire.

Uppermill Rama TI +32, SRI +30, a dark roan two-year-old Demetri son was awarded both male and supreme championships and was bid to 4,000gns by R McIntosh, Selkirk, Selkirkshire.

J U D G E

Male champion and overall supreme, Uppermill Rama, 4,000gns

Uppermill Shorthorns were in the money again when they offered the reserve male champion, Uppermill Lisburn TI +20, SRI +17 at 2,400gns to Nun Appleton Estate, Appleton Roebuck, North Yorkshire. Lisburn was a 23-month-old roan by Uppermill Gladiator.

A bid of 3,000gns secured Cairnsmore King Kong TI +13, SRI +12 for WT McMiken, Castle Douglas, Dumfriesshire. Bred and exhibited by B and J Landers and Son, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Kong was a roan 22-month-old by Ballylinney Gently.

Reserve male champion, Uppermill Lisburn, 2,400gns

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Female champion and overall reserve, Uppermill Lillian Jill, 4,500gns

Coxhill Knight TI +17, SRI +16, a roan 23-month-old by Glengloy Callum from LJ Townsend, Moffat, Dumfriesshire, commanded 2,200gns from Klondyke Farms, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire.

Reserve female title went to Galla Kirsty Wildeyes TI +11, SRI +9, a white 22-month-old by the 5,400gns Kidston Rambo from JW Frame, Biggar, Lanarkshire. She attracted a 1,750gns call from WJ Fenemore, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire.

Trowbridge RJ Baudains’ Trowbridge dispersal was led at 3,600gns by Knockenjig Tessa TI +24, SRI +18, an in calf, roan Tofts Whiskey daughter sold with her second calf at foot, Trowbridge Tessa Linsay, a roan six-month-old heifer by Tamhorn Glen. The buyer was T McMillan, Rothesay, Isle of Bute.

Next at 2,700gns was Burnfoot Victoria Imogen TI +29, SRI +26, a dark roan first calver by Galla Flashman and offered with her five-month-old heifer, Trowbridge Victoria Layla, by Glen. The pair went to C and L Murphy, Aberlour, Banffshire.

RM McConnell, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire secured the next two lots. He paid 2,600gns for Oakleigh Lovely Gina, a roan Blelack Masterpiece daughter sold in calf and with her second calf at foot, the 11-month-old Trowbridge Lovely Lisa, by Glen. Minutes before, the same buyer went to 2,400gns for Clipper X864 of Upsall TI +16, SRI +14, a roan six-year-old by Comet of Upsall and sold in calf to Glen.

Knockenjig Tessa with Trowbridge Tessa Linsay, 3,600gns

Averages: 5 bulls £2,877.00; 10 served/maiden heifers £1,771.35; 2 cows £2,310.00.

Trowbridge dispersal, 28 head £1,362.75.

Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington

Judge, Graham Towers with the champion Uppermill team www.beefshorthorn.org

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Stirling Beef Shorthorn bulls peak at 8,000gns Monday, 7 May 2018 Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a top of 8,000gns at the breed society’s official sale in Stirling on Monday 7 May.

Cathryn Williamson J U D G E

Sale leader at 8,000gns was Balgay Khamul TI +10, SRI +5, a two-year-old roan by Meonhill Highland Fortress and out of a homebred dam. Bred by Balgay Farm, Inchture, Perthshire, he sold to AS Hogg and Partners, Lauder, Berwickshire. The red and white Balgay Kraken TI +11, SRI +6, another same age Highland Fortress son made 4,500gns to Balnabroich Farms, Dundee, Angus.

The day’s next highest call at 6,000gns went to Knockenjig Kite TI +17, SRI +18, a red and little white from David and Rosemary Dickie, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire. Sired by Glengoy Geronimo, he sold to Stephen Mackie, Ellon, Aberdeenshire.

A bid of 5,200gns secured the red Elliot Kaiser TI +20, SRI +18 a rising two-year-old SD Swagger son from John Elliot, Kelso, Roxburgh to JH Younger, Haddington, Midlothian.

The day’s second 4,500gns price tag came from Klondyke Farms, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire for Westbook Finn Explorer, TI +18, SRI +12, a 22-month-old re bull by the 5,000gns Craigfaddock Finn McCool from D Welsh, Kilmarnock, Lanarkshire.

Averages: 10 bulls £4,389 Auctioneers: United Auctions

Sires used in 2018

Young Bulls available in 2019 by

Trainview Prince

Trainview Prince

Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

Eionmor Ideal 50p

Uppermill Recto

Creaga Dice

Trainview Lovely Julia - Champion Kirriemuir Show 2018 James Cameron 07971998597

Aberdeen Angus

Beef

~ Shorthorn ~ Vale of Strathmore, Scotland

Irish Moiled

www.trainviewlivestock.co.uk

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Coldrochie herd:

Beef Shorthorn dispersal peaks at 20,000gns Fearn Godfather commanded the leading 20,000gns bid in Stirling on 5 February when Douglas McMillan, Luncarty, Perthshire staged the first of his two part Coldrochie Beef Shorthorn herd dispersal.

Fearn Godfather who is within the breed’s top 1% at TI +32, SRI +36 and one of the herd’s stock bulls, was a five-year-old roan by the 10,000gns Dakota of Upsall and out of a Fearn dam. He returned for 20,000gns to his breeders, J Scott and Partners, Fearn, Ross-shire after being secured from them in Stirling exactly three years ago for 10,000gns.

Next at 12,000gns was Glenisla Desiree TI +24, SRI +22, an eight-year-old roan by Holmeere George and in calf to Godfather. She was sold to S Anderson, Loughborough, Leicestershire along with her six-month-old dark roan, Coldrochie Desiree by the 12,000gns Knockenjig Foremost.

The same buyer took home five more lots. He went to 8,000gns for Coldrochie Irania Rainbow TI +23, SRI +18, a two-year-old roan heifer by Foremost and in calf to Lintonpriory Victory. Mr Anderson’s next investment at 7,000gns was Coldrochie Broadhooks TI +29, SRI +26, another same age and same way bred dark roan heifer and in calf to Victory.

Averages: 13 cows and calves £5,557; 4 in calf heifers £5,880; 1 maiden heifer £3,990; 4 young bulls £4,383; 2 stock bulls £12,180.

Auctioneers: United Auctions

Members of the Grace Beauty family met a strong demand from LFP Farms, Luncarty, Perthshire.

They went to 9,000gns for Coldrochie Grace Beauty J40 TI +27, SRI +27, a three-year-old roan by Foremost sold with her six-month-old red Coldrochie Grace Beauty L48 by Godfather. LFP Farms also bid 8,000gns for Coldrochie Grace Beauty F6, a red and white six-year-old by Colnvalley Bogart and offered with her six-month-old heifer, Coldrochie Grace Beauty L38 by Godfather.

Coldrochie Leif TI +25, SRI +28, a dark roan 10-month old bull by Godfather made 7,000gns to Tracy Severn, Halifax, West Yorkshire.

New 16,000gns female breed record secured The second and final part of Douglas McMillan’s Coldrochie herd dispersal claimed a 16,000gns new cow and calf breed record in Stirling on Wednesday 23 May. Sale leader was Coldrochie Broadhooks G1 TI +33, SRI +33, a fourth calver within the breed’s top 1%, by Chapelton Winsome and out of a homebred dam. A red and little white, she was sold with her three-month-old heifer, Coldrochie Broadhooks M8 TI +35, SRI +37, a red and little white by the 20,000gns Fearn Godfather. The pair went to WJ and J Green, Fochabers, Morayshire.

Next at 9,000gs was Coldrochie Leroy TI +38, SRI +38, a 15-month-old roan bull by Godfather to J and J Fry, Billingshurst, West Sussex.

Two cow and calf lots shared an 8,000gns bid. Coldrochie Broadhooks D34 TI +20, SRI +11, a roan sixth calver by LS Zeus and her two-month-old Godfather sired red and white bull, Coldrochie M24 EX D34 went to GW Smith, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire.

The second 8,000gns price tag went to Coldrochie Augusta Blossom H49 TI +35, SRI +25, a red second calver by Chapelton Winsome and her two-month-old red heifer, Coldrochie Augusta Blossom M22, by Godfather. The buyer was breed newcomer Thistledown Cowford Farms, Bankfoot, Perthshire who went on to take 11 more lots including Coldrochie Augusta Blossom L8, TI +34, SRI +32, a dark roan 15-month-old heifer by Godfather, for 7,500gns.

Thistledown bid 7,000gns twice for two cow and calf lots. First to go was Coldrochie Secret Swift K17 (H) TI +18, SRI +18, a roan first calver by the 12,000gns Knockenjig Foremost and her six-weekold dark roan heifer, Coldrochie Secret Swift M37 TI+17, SRI +16, a Lintonpriory Victory daughter.

Next at 7,000gns was the Chapelton Winsome sired second calver, Coldrochie Princess Royal H47 TI +20, SRI +22 and her two-month-old roan heifer, Coldrochie Princess Royal M33 by Victory.

Four lots were each bid to 6,500gns by Thistledown. First was Coldrochie Janet K6 (P) TI +26, SRI +24, a Red Star P Matrix 4N X daughter and her two-month-old red and little white heifer, Coldrochie Janet M29 (P) TI +23, SRI +21, by Coldrochie Juggernaut.

Next were two Fearn Godfather sired 15-month-old heifers - the red Coldrochie Broadhooks L4 (H) TI +41, SRI +38 and the dark roan Coldrochie Grace Beauty L7 (P) TI +28, SRI +26. Thistledown’s final 6,500gns call went to stock bull, Knockenjig Foremost TI +25, SRI +20, a roan six-year-old by

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Averages: 33 cows with calves at foot £5,059; 2 in calf heifers £2,520; 19 yearling heifers £4,432; 3 young bulls £6,230; 1 stock bull £6,825.

Meonhill Charlie Chaplin. Earlier on the same buyer paid 6,000gns for Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud F15 (P) TI +14, SRI +12, a red fifth calver by Colnvalley Bogart and her two-month-old red and white heifer, Coldrochie Catriona Rosebud M13 (H) by Foremost.

Coldrochie Grace Beauty K16 TI +30, SRI +27, a roan first calver by Godfather and her six-week-old red bull, Coldrochie M39 EX K16 (P) by Juggernaut made 6,500gns to Strathisla Farms, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

Bulls were also in the money. The homebred 13-month-old roan Foremost son, Coldrochie Lincoln (P) TI +21, SRI +18 was bid to 6,000gns by JF Irving and Son, Yarrow, Selkirkshire.

Coldrochie lot list 23 May 2018 Lot No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Animal Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & 2 calves Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female & calf Female Female Female Female Female Female Female

Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Guineas

Buyer

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Thistledown Cowford Farms Thistledown Cowford Farms Strathisla Farms T A & J Swinbank Thistledown Cowford Farms Balnabroich Farms Thistledown Cowford Farms Balnabroich Farms Thistledown Cowford Farms R Taylor & Sons D & T Bradley Farmer Thistledown Cowford Farms Thistledown Cowford Farms Mark Runciman & Partners J & J Fry D & T Bradley Farmer D & T Bradley Farmer J & A Walker W J & J Green D & T Bradley Farmer T A & J Swinbank Thistledown Cowford Farms Thistledown Cowford Farms D & T Bradley Farmer A & A P Morrison G W Smith F R Crew Prentice & Sons Kincraigie Farms E M & H Roberts A Chapman M A Robertson E M & H Roberts R McCulloch D & T Bradley Farmer M A Robertson I Tennant Thistledown Cowford Farms F R Crew D & T Bradley Farmer www.beefshorthorn.org

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46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

Animal

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Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Female Bull Bull Bull Bull Bull

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Thistledown Cowford Farms I Tennant D & T Bradley Farmer M A Robertson D & T Bradley Farmer D & T Bradley Farmer I Tennant R Taylor & Sons I Tennant D & T Bradley Farmer R Taylor & Sons M & M Hay Farms D & T Bradley Farmer G W Smith Leggat Farming Partnership Thistledown Cowford Farms Ashley Warren J & J Fry G McKilligan J R Irving & Son

277500 291375

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STONEYROYD BEEF SHORTHORNS Established 2009

ELITE HERD HEALTH STATUS Herd Sires Used (2017/2018):

Cow Families:

Chapelton Havana

Tanzy (Otterington) Foxglove Flake (Glenisla) Augusta (Upsall) Nonpareil (Upsall) Sparkle (Prairie Lane) Jilt (Albion)

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Stoneyroyd Jacobite Matrix (Semen & Embryos Available)

Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Millerston Jester

Chapelton Havana

Stoneyroyd Jacobite Matrix

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The Carlisle Spring Show and Sale Friday, 25 May 2018

Beef Shorthorn leads at 7,000gns Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a top of 7,000gns and achieved 85% clearance whilst females went to 5,300gns in Carlisle on Friday 25 May at the breed society’s official spring sale.

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Coxhill Kirk, 7,000gns

Trade leader at 7,000gns was Coxhill Kirk TI +15, SRI +15, a red two-year-old by Glengoy Callum and out of a Cairnsmore dam from L Townsend, Moffat, Dumfriesshire to Whitehall Farms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Next at 5,500gns was the two-year-old roan Glenisla Keystone TI +20, SRI +17, a Glenisla Hornblower son from Major JPO Gibb, Blairgowrie, Perthshire to FW Graham, Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Heading the female trade at 5,300gns was Castlemount Matrix Princess 2 TI +14, SRI +13, a red and white 16-month-old heifer by Elliot Matrix from DD McDowell, Newtownards, County Down to R Taylor and Sons, Fintry, Stirlingshire. The same breeder was in the money again at 3,600gns when he offered the rising two-year-old red and little white bull Castlemount Killinchy TI +15, SRI +11, by Matrix to R Leach, Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Castlemount Matrix Princess 2, 5,300gns

Millerston Klondyke TI +22, SRI +19, a dark roan rising two-year-old bull by the 12,000gns Meonhill Charlie Chaplin from Jack P Ramsay, Mauchline, Ayrshire was secured for 4,600gns in a joint bid from Tom Tennant and Mullholland Contracts, both from Selkirk, Scottish Borders. Another Charlie Chaplin son from the same breeder, this time the rising two-year-old red Millerston Kickstart TI +23, SRI +21, sold at 3,400gns to George Hodge, Kirkfieldbank, Lanarkshire.

Next at 4,500gns was Lagas Kevin TI +15, SRI +12, a two-year-old roan bull by the 5,500gns Chapelton Adonis from Laga Farms, Evie, Orkney to MJ Blair, Penrith, Cumbria.

Two entries shared a 4,000gns price tag. First to go was Oakleigh Kerry, a roan two-year-old Chapelton Bonanza daughter from P Turnbull, Whitby, North Yorkshire to T Staunton, Kinvara, County Galway.

Averages: 19 bulls £3,470.53; 15 served heifers £2,208.50; 18 maiden heifers £1,633.33; 12 cows in calf and/or suckling £1,684.25.

Drafts: Ballard, 7 lots £2,205.00; Wells, 9 lots £1,289.17; Fieldhouse,15 lots £1,216.60.

Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington

Heading Helmsley, North Yorkshire based FJ Hugill, T/A Hugill and Eaton’s Ballard draft at 4,000gns was Ballard Lovely Katherine, a two-year-old dark roan heifer by the 5,000gns Chapelton Franciscan to Thistledown Cowford Farms, Bankfoot, Perthshire. The same bidders went to 3,500gns for Outrawcliffe Jody, a red and white second calver by Glenisla Explorer from AJ and DA Wilkinson, Preston, Lancashire. Jody was sold with Outrawcliffe Jody, her two-month -old heifer by Shadybrook Powerplay.

A bid of 3,800gns secured Derwentwood Kinsman TI +33, SRI +28 for C and JC Stephenson, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. A red and little white,18-month-old Meonhill Fire Fox son, he was bred and exhibited by N and A Hunter, Consett, County Durham.

Two heifers were in the money for T and K Madden, Ballymena, County Antrim. Their red and white two-year-old Ballyvaddy Princess TI +16, SRI +13 by Hurricane of Ballyvaddy made 3,500gns to G and E Price, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion whilst Ballyvaddy Heathermaid TI +25, SI +26, a rising two-year-old red and white by the 10,000gns Dakota of Upsall sold for 3,000gns to R Taylor and Sons, Fintry, Stirlingshire. www.beefshorthorn.org

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Longtown Sale - Beef Shorthorn females peak at 8,000gns Albion dispersal: ave £3,472; 100% clearance Beef Shorthorns sold to a top of 8,000gns in Longtown on Monday 27 August when Paul Braithwaite (Juaul Farms) dispersed his Albion herd and achieved 100% clearance at the centre’s annual female breed sale supported by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society.

Karissa and Albion Rosebud Kuljeet were both two-year-old roan heifers by Democrat and in calf to Glenbrae Grant. The same buyers also went to 6,800gns for Juaul Albion Kasarna, another same age and same way bred roan heifer and in calf to Grant.

Sale leader at 8,000gns was Albion Rosebud Jihan, a three-year roan by Democrat of Upsall and sold with her seven-month-old heifer, Juaul Rosebud Maharani Rosebud by LS Driscoll. The pair went to Balnabroich Farms, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.

Albion Jilt Emilia, a seven-year-old roan by Tarrant Arnie together with her six-month-old heifer, Juaul Jilt Matriania by Democrat made 5,200gns to SC Mair and Sons, Turriff, Aberdeenshire.

The same buyers went on to take five more entries including Albion Jilt Jadazia, another three-year-old roan by Democrat for 4,800gns. They then went to pay 4,200gns twice; first to go was Albion Maryann Jacinta, a roan Democrat sired three-year-old offered with her three-month-old heifer, Juaul Maryann Maybelle

by Knowehead Hercules. Balnabrioch’s second 4,200gns bid went to Albion Maryann Estrella, a roan Tarrant Arnie daughter sold with her seven-month-old bull, Juaul Maelstrom by Democrat.

A bid of 3,500gns secured for Balnabroich the two-year-old red and little white heifer, Albion Maryann Karma, a Democrat daughter in calf to Glenbrae Grant, whilst their final lot at 2,800gns was the two-year-old roan Albion Beauty Kellaina, another Democrat daughter and in calf to Grant.

Two entries were bid to 7,200gns, the day’s second highest price, and both went to A and C Farms, Langholm, Rutland. Albion Tanzy

Other leading entries from Albion included at 3,400gns the fiveyear-old light roan Arnie sired Albion Rosebud Gloredhel sold with her four-month-old bull, Juaul Maitre’d. The buyers were W Marshall and Son, Crocketford, Dumfriesshire.

Leading entry amongst the collective sale at 2,300gns was Pikelow Gold Girl, a three-year-old red and little white by Pikelowe Goldrush from Andrew Thompson, Chorley, Lancashire. She was sold with her four-month-old heifer, Pikelow Golden Girl, by Loch Awe Lysander, to C Clayton, Accrington, Lancashire.

Averages: Albion, 28 entries £3,472.50; collective females, 42 entries, £1,407.50 Auctioneers: C&D Auction Marts

Shawhill leroy (P)

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Cattle Sold at:

Sold for 12,000gns. - Shawhill Leroy (P), Champion Bull, Stirling Sales, October 2018, purchased for the Westbroad Herd of Duncan Welsh.

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Pikelowe Princess Royal C08 EX 94

Producing quality cattle with ease of management and longevity in mind.

Ten years on from our first crop of heifer calves, these are still in the herd and all classified

E X C E L L E N T ... ...this trend continues ~ 25 Breeding cows 8 classified E XCE LLE N T JOHNE’S Level 1 TB4

Stock usually for sale Visitors welcome anytime

Bio Best Hi Health member since 2010 For more information contact Andrew Thompson on

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Pikelowe Beef Shorthorns, High House Farm, 500 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, Near Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8JA.

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Royalla Trigger M246 was retained as a sire in 2018. IMF of 7.4%. Grand Champion at Beef 2018, Rockhampton and 4th in Interbreed, over 2000 head, 25 breeds.

Royalla Trigger M246

Tremain was top price at Dubbo National 2018, selling for $40 000.

Royalla Tremain M260

Royalla Rembrandt K416

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Rembrandt was top price Dubbo National 2016, selling for $42 000.

Sire of Champ Females at Adelaide, Melbourne & National Youth Expo

'ROYALLA', YEOVAL NSW 2868, AUSTRALIA

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Royalla Uptown N194 - Grand Champion at Brisbane & Melbourne Royal Shows 2018. At 13 months he was 540kg with an EMA of 110sq cm.

His dam, Royalla Isobel L019 is one of our ELITE young cows.

Royalla Uptown N194 @ 13 months

Dont miss the World Shorthorn Conference Tour, Sept 2019 in Australia Royalla Isobel L019

Royalla Uptown N194 - Grand Champion at Melbourne Royal at 14 months

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HW herd: Beef Shorthorn dispersal females peak at 6,000gns

Mohmar Ariel, 6,000gns

A cow and calf pair peaked at 6,000gns in Stirling on Saturday 15 September when Highland Wagyu dispersed its HW pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd.

Sale leader at 6,000gns was Mohmar Ariel TI +22, SRI +23, a four-year-old light roan by the 9,000gns Glenisla Drambuie 2 and sold in calf to the 12,000gns Alvie Elton. Offered with her six-month-old heifer, HW Ariel 4 by the homebred Quoiggs Freud, the buyer was I Tennant, Lanark.

Next at 5,000gns was Knowehead Gorgeous Tessa TI +22, SRI +24, a five-year-old roan Glenisla Doctor Who daughter, in calf to Alvie Elton and sold with her four-month-old heifer, HW Gorgeous Tessa by Quoiggs Freud to A Stephen, Forres, Morayshire.

A bid of 4,800gns from Messrs Walker, Banknock, Falkirk secured the six-year-old light roan, Chapelton Jackie TI +23, SRI +21. Sired by the 6,800gns Glenisla Banqo, she sold in calf to Caramba Hush together with her five-month-old heifer, HW Jackie 2 by Alvie Elton.

The six-year-old roan Chapelton Duchess TI +22, SRI +19, a Chapelton Typhoon daughter and in calf to Alvie Elton, together with her six-year-old bull, HW Marcelo by Caramba Hush made 4,500gns to Mark Runciman, Lauder, Berwickshire.

Mark Runciman went on to purchase six more lots including two at 3,200gns. First to go was Quoiggs Irania TI +8, SRI +9, a seven-year-old red and little white by Quoiggs Cracker and in calf to Quoiggs Freud. She was offered with her six-month-old bull, HW Messi by Alvie Elton.

The second 3,200gns bid from Mark Runciman went to Mohmar Healthy Broadhooks TI +26, SRI +25, a four-year-old red and little white Glenisla Drambuie 2 daughter, in calf to Alvie Elton and sold with her five-month-old bull HW Mina by Elton.

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Three entries were bid to 4,000gns. First in the ring was Quoiggs Rhona TI +13, SRI +11, a seven-year-old light roan by Chapelton Brogie and in calf to Alvie Elton. She sold with her five-month-old bull HW Mosalah, by Caramba Hush to R Taylor, Fintry, Glasgow.

The next two 4,000gns bids were each made by SG Mair and Son, Turriff, Aberdeenshire. The first was for Glenisla Waterloo Naomi TI +14, SRI +17, a six-year-old roan Cairnsmore Craig daughter offered with her four-month-old heifer, HW Waterloo Naomi 5 by Caramba Hush. The Mair’s next at 4,000gns was Glenisla Margo TI +13, SRI +7, a six-year-old roan by Glenisla First Solution, in calf to Quioggs Freud and sold with her six-month-old heifer, HW Margo 2 by Alvie Elton.

The Mairs also went to 3,400gns for Chapelton Cheerleader TI +19, SRI +16, a six-year-old roan Glenisla Banqo daughter, in calf to Alvie Elton and accompanied by her six-month-old heifer HW Cheerleader by Elton.

A second 3,400gns call was made by South Highgate Farms, Beith, Ayrshire for the six-year-old roan, Uppermill Lysine TI +22, SRI +17, an Ardoyne Bombus daughter, in calf to Elton and sold with her six-month-old heifer, HW Lysine 2, by Elton.

Chapelton Veronica TI +9, SRI +10, a six-year-old roan Glenisla Banqo daughter, in calf to Quoiggs Freud and offered with her six-month-old heifer, HW Veronica 6 by Caramba Hush made 3,200gns to MD and SA Clarke, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire.

Leading in calf heifer at 3,000gns was HW Lysine TI +26, SRI +23, a 21-month-old red and white by the 5,000gns Glenisla Ghillie. The buyer was Messrs Leggat, Logiealmond, Perthshire.

The day’s second 3,000gns call was made by J Daggett, Skipton, North Yorkshire for the final entry Caramba Hust TI +14, SRI +17, a four-year-old roan bull by Sprys Patents Ace. Averages: 57 cows and calves £2,195; 8 in calf cows £1,398; 8 in calf heifers £1,752; 25 maiden heifers £1,187; 2 bulls £2,730.

Auctioneers: United Auctions

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Worcester Beef Shorthorn lead at 2,650gns Saturday, 22 September 2018

Warmington Broadhooks, 2,600gns

Beef Shorthorns peaked at 2,650gns at the breed society’s annual autumn sale in Worcester in Saturday 22 September.

Sale leader at 2,650gns was Warmington Lawrence, a 17-month-old roan bull by the 8,000gns Carrarock Chalkie from R Leach, Banbury, Oxfordshire. The buyer was Messrs Barnett, Hereford.

The same breeder offered the day’s leading heifer at 2,600gns to CW Dover and Sons, Twigworth, Gloucestershire. Warmington Broadhooks was a 17-month-old roan by Chalkie.

Next at 2,300gns was Podehole Gypsy Harem TI +8, SRI +10, a four-year-old red and little white by the 10,000gns Chapelton Clansman, in calf to Knockenjig Hercules and offered with her six-monthold heifer, Podehole Gypsy Mystique by Hercules. Bred by H Horrell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire the pair sold to RAA Pinfield Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

The same breeder offered three more leading entries. A bid of 2,150gns secured Podehole Gypsy Frieda TI +22, SRI +21 VG88 for DI and M Wootton, Newton Abbot, Devon. A six-year-old roan Chieftain of Upsall daughter and in calf to Klondyke of Upsall, she sold with her six-month-old bull, Podehole Marshal, by Hercules.

Two more cow and calf lots from H Horrell were bid to 2,000gns each. First to go was Podehole Phantasy Euphoria TI +8, SRI +11 VG87, a seven-year-old roan Trojan of Craigeassie daughter and her six-month-old bull, Podehole Monarch by Hercules. The pair went to Emily Wood, Hawkhurst, Kent.

Averages: 4 cows and calves £2,257.50; 8 in calf cows £1,519.87; 2 in calf heifers £1,837.50; 10 maiden heifers £1,544.55; 3 bulls £2,187.50.

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The second 2,000gns bid went to Podehole Madeline Jasmine TI +17, SRI +16 VG86, a three-year-old red by the 10,500gns Millerston Fine Ideal and in calf to Knockenjig Hercules. The buyer was LD Robson, Rugby, Warwickshire.

Greenley Lolita Floss, an 18-month-old red and little white heifer by Glenisla Explorer from GH and Megan Towers, Welford, Northamptonshire was secured for 2,250gns by J Nelson, Larne, County Antrim.

A second 2,150gns call was made by Tom Angell, Bishops Castle, Shropshire for the three-year-old red and white Sandley Jezebel, a Lintonpriory Dollar daughter from Evans and Price, Llanilar, Ceredigion. She was sold with her five-month-old heifer, Llwynhywel Melanie by Glenisla Jacobite.

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Carlisle Beef Shorthorns to 2,700gns Friday, 5 October 2018 Bidding peaked at 2,700gns in Carlisle on Friday 5 October at the centre’s Beef Shorthorn sale supported by the breed society. Sale leader was Kramer of Upsall, a roan 30-month-old by Glengoy Frigate from Gerald Turton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The buyer was Ballaseyr Stud, Isle of Man. The sale featured the dispersal of the Ashton family’s Lawns herd which was led at 1,650gns by Lawns Frigante, a red six-year-old Chapelton Wildfire daughter to Messrs Smith, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire.

Averages: 1 bull £2,835.00; 5 females £1,333.50.

Lawns herd: 18 cows served and/or suckling £1,122.33; 12 maiden heifers £1,005.37; 1 stock bull £1,260; 3 young bulls £875.

Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington

Wivey Herd of Beef Shorthorns Warmington Jim

Jim is producing really good calves out of Everest’s daughters.

Top Quality Bulls for Sale Keith and Gill Turner

Son of Jim

Mount Pleasant Farm, Pitsford Hill, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2RR

Tel (01984) 623218 Email: keithturner21@hotmail.com Daughter of Jim

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Stirling Beef Shorthorn peak at 12,000gns Monday, 22 October 2018 Beef Shorthorn met a level demand with bulls selling to a top of 12,000gns and females peaking at 5,000gns to achieve 89% clearance at the breed society’s official autumn sale at Stirling on Monday 22 October.

John Scott J U D G E

Male champion, Shawhill Leroy, 12,000gns

Breed Society secretary, Joanna Bailey commented:

“Trade remained relatively strong throughout despite suckler producers feeling extremely uncertain about their future post Brexit, in particular the beef trade. They have also suffered one of the most difficult farming seasons.

However, their demand for a functional suckler cow remained undiminished attracting buyers from as far afield as Orkney, Hampshire and Antrim; they’re aware that Beef Shorthorn fits the bill and they also have peace of mind that the steers will find a ready market influenced

by Morrisons Shorthorn Beef scheme.”

Meonhill Leader, 6,000gns

Leading the trade at 12,000gns was the male champion, Shawhill Leroy TI +25, SRI +21, a roan 19-month-old by the homebred bred Shawhill Henderson from Thomson, Roddick and Lawrie, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. The buyer was DJ Welsh, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.

Next at 6,000gns was Meonhill Leader TI +29, SRI +24, a red and white 21-month-old Elliot Danny Boy son from LEP Farms, Chidden, Hampshire to JP Gray, Alnwick, Northumberland.

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Reserve male champion, Charlesbury Mr Mackai, 5,200gns

Female champion, Castlemount Matrix Margo, 4,600gns

A bid of 5,200gns secured Charlesbury Mr Mackai TI +18, SRI +15 for A&C Farms, Langham, Rutland. A roan 19-month-old by Creaga Kai Ie, he was bred and exhibited by Park, Baird and Hamilton, Charlton, Wiltshire. The partners invested some of their takings later in the day when they paid 3,000gns for Gordon Millicent 187 TI +14, SRI +11, a roan 14-month-old Elliot Matrix daughter from GR Brooke Estate, Earlston, Berwickshire.

Burnside Lad TI +27, SRI +27, a red and white 32-month-old by the 10,000gns Dakota of Upsall from William and Jill McAllister, Ballymena, County Antrim commanded a 5,000ns bid from JW Taylor, South Ronaldsay, Orkney.

Mrs and Mrs J Redpath, Alyth, Perth and Kinross offered their roan two-year-old, Knowehead Kestrel TI +9, SRI +4 by Coldrochie Echo at 4,500gns to HG Murray, Bonar Bridge, Sutherland.

Heading the female trade at 5,000gns was Gordon Millicent 166 TI +26, SRI +19, a roan 18-month-old heifer by the 13,000gns Chapelton Braveheart from GR Brooke Estate. She went to Evans and Price, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.

Top entry at 4,800gns from the annual draft from Major JPO Gibb, Blairgowrie, Perthshire was Glenisla Foxglove Flake L228, TI +33, SRI +29, a roan 19-month-old heifer by the 7,500gns Chapelton Glen Clova. She sold to Walker of Netherwood, Banknock, Stirlingshire.

Other leading heifers from Major Gibb included Glenisla Waterloo Naomi TI +21, SRI +20, another same age roan by Glen Clova selling for 3,800gns to James M Hay and Son, Brechin, Aberdeenshire. Next at 3,500gns was the roan Glenisla Foxglove Flake L273 TI +22, SRI +22, a 19-month-old by the 7,000gns Flight Lieutenant of Upsall to Thomas Cheetham, Retford, Nottinghamshire. Another Flight Lieutenant sired heifer, the 18-month-old roan Glenisla Eva Broadhooks L292 TI +22, SRI +19 made 3,000gns to Ian Stewart, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire.

Two Elliot Matrix daughters from D McDowell, Newtownards, County Down were each bid to 4,600gns. The roan 17-month-old and female champion, Castlemount Matrix Margo TI +14, SRI +10 went to T and J Linton, Biggar, Lanarkshire whilst the red and white Castlemount Matrix Strawberry TI +18, SRI +16 was knocked down sold to Evans and Price.

Reserve female champion, Ballyvaddy Heathermaid, 3,500gns

A bid of 3,800gns secured Knockenjig Tessa TI +19, SRI +19 for I Tennant, Lanark. A dark roan 19-month-old, she was by Glengoy Geronimo and bred and exhibited by David and Rosemary Dickie, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire. The same breeders offered Knockenjig Duchess TI +23, SRI +22 at 3,000gns. A red and little white 18-month-old, she was by Glenisla Explorer and sold to R Brown, Fintray, Aberdeenshire.

The 15-month-old Ballyvaddy Heathermaid TI +26, SRI +26, a red and white by the 10,000gns Dakota of Upsall from T and K Madden, Ballymena, County Antrim commanded 3,500gns from R Pettit, Buckie, Banffshire.

Averages: 15 bulls £4,487; 32 females £2,487.

Drafts: Glenisla, 11 heifers £2,396; Dunsyre, 8 heifers £2,113.

Auctioneers: United Auctions

Shawhill Foxglove Linnet TI +19, SRI +17, a roan 18-month-old Burnside Elite daughter from Thomson, Roddick and Lawrie made 3,000gns to GA Francis, Abergorlech, Carmarthenshire.

The annual Dunsyre draft from Carey Coombs, Carnwath, Lanarkshire peaked at 3,000gns twice for 18-month-old heifers by the homebred Dunsyre Hamlet. First to go was the dark roan Dunsyre Hyacinth 23 TI +27, SR +23 to A Haigh, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, and the second, Dunsyre Venus Opal TI +17, SRI +12, a red and little white went to R and P McAlister, Kingarth, Isle of Bute. www.beefshorthorn.org

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UK906291605484 UK906291605517 Knowehead Kestrel (P) Birselawsie Kozmo (P) Portnadoran Logan (P) Knowehead Lord Scott (H) Meonhill Leader (P) (TW) Leader of Upsall Knockenjig Lightening (H) (TW) Charlesbury Mr Mackai (P) Shawhill Leroy (P) Balgay Laggan (P) Balgay Lightfoot (H) Faughhill Lenny (P) UK933004745213

J W Taylor J Innes & Sons H G Murray Aucheneck Estates Fingask Farms D & S Calder J P Gray G H Jones & Son K H & R H O Harding A & C Farms (Mr A Vrona) D J Welsh W & T Thomson G MacKellar G & J Armstrong Drumchapel Estate Company

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Rosewood Rosie 15th of Skaillhouse (P) Rosewood Rosewel 8th of Skaillhouse (P) Eva Wildeyes 10th of Skaillhouse (P) Knockenjig Tessa L1956 (P) Shawhill Beatrice Lottie (P) Balgay Passion L595 (P) Knockenjig Flossy Dewdrop L1959 (P) Balgay Drinking Song L604 (P) Gilven Butterfly Lexi (P) Knockenjig Duchess L1962 (H) Cairnsmore Lovely Dipper (H) Tulip 44th of Skaillhouse (P) Balgay Jetta L627 (P) Cairnsmore Lady Alexis (H) UK933004745051 Cairnsmore Lotus Beyonce (H) Knockenjig Duchess L1971 (P) Shawhill Foxglove Linnet (P) Gordon Millicent 166 (P) Shawhill Lavender (P) UK933004745106 UK933004745121 Lancaster Liz 26th of Skaillhouse (P) UK910076808643 Gordon Millicent 187 (P) Chapelton Princess Royal 5733 (P) Chapelton Sister 5741 (P) Chapelton Pixie 5756 (P) Chapelton Duchess 5759 (P) Chapelton Ariel 5770 (H)

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S W Towler S W Towler Thistledown Cowford Farms I Tennant Firm of Anderson James M Hay & Son R Brown R Brown Smallburn Farms H & N Sloan Thistledown Cowford Farms S W Towler James Porter Rattray Estates Ltd T & J Linton Ltd Thistledown Cowford Farms R Brown G A Francis Evans & Price Firm of Anderson T & J Linton Ltd Evans & Price S W Towler R Pettit Park & Baird W L Chambers & Son W L Chambers & Son H & N Sloan Rattray Estates Ltd Rattray Estates Ltd

Female Sales Continued Sales

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Lot Animal Name Buyer No.

1500 1200 4800 1200 1800 1100 3800 3500 1000 2500 3000 900 1500 1300 1000 1500 3000 2000 1600 2700 3000

374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 389 390 391 392 393 395 396

Total Guineas Total Value

Chapelton Honeysuckle 5788 (P) Chapelton Pixie 5821 (P) Glenisla Foxglove Flake L228 (P) Glenisla Carnation Rouge L233 (P) Glenisla Crocus L234 (P) Glenisla Waterloo Andrea L246 (P) Glenisla Waterloo Naomi L268 (P) Glenisla Foxglove Flake L273 (P) Glenisla Foxglove Tansy L281 (P) Glenisla Desiree L285 (P) Glenisla Eva Broadhooks L292 (P) Glenisla Desiree L296 (P) Glenisla Waterloo Andrea L304 (P) Dunsyre Primrose 13th (H) Dunsyre Meadowsweet 41st (P) Dunsyre Honeysuckle Opal 27th (P) Dunsyre Hyacinth 23rd (H) Dunsyre Hyacinth 24th (P) Dunsyre Violet 21st (H) Dunsyre Iona 31st (P) Dunsyre Venus Opal 26th (H)

Walker of Netherwood R Brown Walker of Netherwood J & J Scott R Brown R Martyn James M Hay & Son Thomas Cheetham R W MacKay & Co H & N Sloan Ian Stewart & Co S Maitland A Cooper J & L Fraser & Son C Goddard I Tennant A Haigh H & N Sloan I Tennant R & K Williams R & P McAlister

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Class results ~ Beef Shorthorn Males Bulls born on or between 1 October 2016 and 10 March 2017 (Class 1) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Meonside Kilimanjaro (P) Knowehead Kestrel (P) Portnadoran Logan (P) Birselawsie Kozmo (P) Knowehead Lord Scott (H)

T & D Bradley Farmer Mr & Mrs J Redpath Miss Audrey T MacDonald D & J Hardie Mr & Mrs J Redpath

Bulls born on or after 11 March 2017 (Class 2) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Shawhill Leroy (P) Charlesbury Mr Mackai (P) Castlemount Loverboy (P) Faughhill Lenny (P) Castlemount Lester (H)

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Messrs Park, Baird & Hamilton D McDowell Messrs Maxwell D McDowell

Beef Shorthorn Females Heifers born on or between 10 April 2016 and 31 March 2017 (Class 3) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Shawhill Beatrice Lottie (P) Balgay Drinking Song L604 (P) Knockenjig Tessa L1956 (P) Gilven Butterfly Lexi (P) Knockenjig Duchess L1962 (H)

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Balgay Farm David & Rosemary Dickie R S & G Johnson David & Rosemary Dickie www.beefshorthorn.org

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Heifers born on or between 1 April and 2 May 2017 (Class 4) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Shawhill Foxglove Linnet (P) Gordon Millicent 166 (P) (ET) Castlemount Matrix Kyla 2 (P) Shawhill Lavina (P) Knockenjig Duchess L1971 (P)

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie G R Brooke Estate D McDowell Thomson, Roddick & Laurie David & Rosemary Dickie

Heifers born on or after 3 May 2017 (Class 5) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Castlemount Matrix Margo (P) Ballyvaddy Heathermaid L864 (H) Gordon Millicent 187 (P) (ET) Ballyvaddy Tessa L863 (P) Castlemount Matrix Strawberry 3 (P)

D McDowell T & K Madden G R Brooke T & K Madden D McDowell

Champions Overall Male Champion Overall Male Champion Reserve Male Champion

Shawhill Leroy (P) Charlesbury Mr Mackai (P)

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Messrs Park, Baird & Hamilton

Female Champion Female Champion Reserve Female

Castlemount Matrix Margo (P) Ballyvaddy Heathermaid L864 (H)

D McDowell T & K Madden

Best Two Bulls Knowehead Kestrel and Knowehead Lord Scott

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Mr and Mrs J Redpath

UPSALL POLLED SHORTHORNS

Landmark of Upsall (P)

by Dingo (P)

Lawyer of Upsall (P)

by Fearn Elmer (P)

We would like to thank all the buyers and under bidders of our cattle and we were delighted to have sold an Upsall bull to the Brooksby Agricultural College Leicestershire

Leonard of Upsall (P)

by Dingo (P)

Leontes of Upsall (P)

by Grenadier (P)

Visitors always welcome • Member of CHeCS controlled health scheme for Johnes, BVD, IBR and Lepto • BVD accredited and vaccinated • 4 year TB testing interval • Johnes Risk 1

GEORGE MCCULLOCH GERALD TURTON +44 (0) 7555 296 054 + 44 (0) 1845 537 932 turtongerald@hotmail.com www.upsallshorthorn.co.uk www.beefshorthorn.org

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Skipton Beef Shorthorn females achieve new 11,000gns centre record Beef Shorthorn females met an exceptional demand from a packed ringside selling to a new 11,000gns Skipton centre breed record at the breed society’s official sale on Wednesday 7 November.

George Irving J U D G E

Beautry Shuna Liesl, 11,000gns

Sale leader was the reserve champion, Beautry Shuna Liesl, a 19-month-old roan heifer by the 8,000gns Poyntington Himself and out of a Croxtonpark dam. Bred and exhibited by Stuart and Gail Currie, Settle, North Yorkshire, she sold to Thistledown Cowford Farms, Bankfoot, Perthshire.

Champion, Beautry Rose Lolita, 5,800gns

Poyntington Himself daughters were in demand with three more heifers from the Curries in the money. Next to go at 5,600gns was the champion, the roan 20-month-old Beautry Rose Lolita to Thistledown. Beautry Desiree Lyric, a roan 21-month-old sold for 5,000gns to the Gates Farming Partnership, Oakham, Leicestershire whilst Beautry Dewdrop Layla, a dark roan 19-month-old commanded a bid of 2,700gns from WE Evans, Llanrwst, Conway.

The Curries also led the cow and calf section at 2,600gns with Bradshaw Divine Rose 2, a six-year-old Wavendon Admiral of the Fleet daughter sold with her eight-month-old bull calf by Poyntingham Himself. The buyer was C Goddard, Longtown, Carlisle.

Podehole Gypsy Laura TI +23, SRI +19 was secured for 5,000gns by A and C Farms, Oakham, Leicestershire. A roan 19-month-old by Knockenjig Hercules she was bred and exhibited by H Horrell, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire who offered two more entries.

First to go was Podehole Phantasy Lucie TI +19, SRI+15, a roan 18-month-old by Podehole Fandango selling for 3,000gns to J Wilson, Settle, North Yorkshire. Another Fandango daughter, this time the roan 16-month-old Podehole Phantasy Lace TI +17, SRI +12 was bid to 2,500gns by G and M Smith, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire.

Beautry Desiree Lyric, 5,000gns

Tessa X1179 of Upsall TI +23, SRI +21, a roan two-year-old by Grenadier of Upsall from G Turton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire made 4,000gns to Loakfarm, Bankfoot, Perth.

The same breeder offered the light roan 19-month-old, Tessa X1253 of Upsall TI +28, SRI +27, a Hotspur of Upsall daughter at 3,000gns to Gates Farming Partnership. Clipper X1242 TI +37, SRI +34, a red 20-month-old by Dingo of Upsall sold for 2,800gns to J Wilson, Settle, North Yorkshire. Nonparel X1221 of Upsall TI +14, SRI +11, a red and little white 20-month-old by Grenadier of Upsall made 2,500gns to G and M Smith, Laurencekirk.

Glenariff Princess Lobelia TI +18, SRI +14, a roan 22-month-old by Glenariff Brave Bonnar from NJ and AM Barrett, Kings Lynn, Norfolk was secured for 3,400gns by Thistledown.

Geoff Riby, Bridlington, East Yorkshire offered Stonehills Princess Gem TI +28, SRI +25, a roan 20-month-old by the 4,000gns Tofts Prince Grenadier at 3,200gns to TC Brown, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Judge George Irving presents the I’Anson championship trophy to Beautry Rose Lolita with Beautry Shuna Liesl in reserve from Stuart and Gail Currie

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Averages: 58 heifers £2,150.69; 2 cows with calves £2,152.50.

Auctioneers: CCM

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Newfield Beef Shorthorn dispersal peaks at 5,200gns A cow and calf pair led the bidding at 5,200gns when Michael Abrahams dispersed his Newfield Beef Shorthorn herd in Skipton on Wednesday 7 November.

The 5,200gns top lot was Newfield Ecstasy Foxglove, a roan seven-year-old by Holmeere Fraser and offered with her nine-month-old heifer, Newfield Magic Foxglove. The buyer was G Hunt, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Next at 3,800gns was Newfield Goddess Foxglove, a roan five-year-old by Connor of Upsall and sold with her nine-month-old heifer, Newfield Melody Foxglove to Sleightholmedale Partners, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

Two Connor of Upsall daughters shared a 2,500gns bid. First to go was Newfield Greta Foxglove, a roan four-year-old sold with her six-month-old heifer, Newfield Mermaid Foxglove to A Jackson, Lanark. The second 2,500gns entry was Newfield Jezebell Tanzy, a red and white three-year-old with her nine-month-old steer calf. The buyer was ME and TD Tailford, Riding Mill, Northumberland.

Judge, George Irving in action

D Watkins, Ipstones, Staffordshire paid 2,400gns for Newfield Hazelnut Elderflower, a red and white four-year-old Connor daughter with her eight-month-old heifer, Newfield Mystery Elderberry.

Averages: 15 cows with calves £2,201.50; 4 heifers £1,522.

Auctioneers: CCM

Beautry Pedigree Livestock Quality Cattle Bred in the Yorkshire Dales Poyntington Himself x Excalibur Progeny are getting us excited!

Stock Bulls • Poyntington Himself • Stonehills Jackpot Junior Stock Bull • Beautry Lothario

Beautry Shuna Liesl 11,000 gns

Beautry House, Rathmell, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 0LA Telephone: 01729 840284 • Mobile: 07506 470175 Email: northernequine@btconnect.com Beautry Pedigree Livestock Beautry Shuna Myrtle Champion Agri Expo 2018

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ROWANBERRY Pedigree Beef Shorthorns Est.2001

In-calf heifer - ROWANBERRY KEISHA

In-calf heifer - ROWANBERRY JUBILEE

Yearling heifer - ROWANBERRY LIZZIE

ROWANBERRY KACEY - Top priced animal at Irish Shorthorn Society Premier Sale Spring 2018

Group of 2017 born calves with ROWANBERRY LORD (standing)

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The fusion of form and function

ROWANBERRY MAGNIFICENT - 2018 bull calf

Yearling heifer - ROWANBERRY LAVENDER

Yearling heifer - ROWANBERRY LOUELLA

ROWANBERRY JAUNTY - Sired by Quoiggs Electric Roan

STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE | VISITORS WELCOME

Contact: Shane & Frances Brigdale | www.rowanberryfarm.com 00353 (0)863861943 / (0)871216813 | francesibrowne@eircom.net Or visit us on Facebook at Rowanberry Farm

Some of the Rowanberry Herd

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The Balmoral (Royal Ulster) Show Wednesday, 16 May to Saturday, 19 May 2018

Champion, Creaga Heidi from Noel and Lisa Dowd

Judge Sally Horrell commented:

“A quality show of animals forward made for an enjoyable job and I would like to thank all the exhibitors for their hard work in presenting the cattle in such good form.”

Interbreed Native Team champions, Creaga Heidi, Bushypark Jumbo, Creaga Lexi, Fearn Monique and Caramba Libby’s Lady

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Class results Bull born on or before 31 December 2016 1st 2nd

Bushypark Jumbo Creaga Logic

Caramba Shorthorns Cherryvalley Estate

Bull born on or after 1 January 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Creaga Noble Art Jimmy Joe Rowanberry Liberty Bootown Le Valentino Lemar (H) Magherone Lockhart

Noel and Lisa Dowd Timothy Reid Cyril Anderson Maurice Millen Chris Clarke

Reserve champion, Bushpark Jumbo from Caramba Shorthorns

Female born in 2015 in-calf or with calf at foot 1st

Creaga Lexi

Noel and Lisa Dowd

Female born on or before 31 December 2014 in-calf or with calf at foot 1st 2nd

Creaga Heidi Priestland Crocus 12th (P)

Noel and Lisa Dowd James Alexander

Heifer born in 2016 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Fearn Monique Craigfaddock Lady Annetta 22nd Graigue Beauty Castlemount Matrix Zippy Creaga Macey Creaga Missy

Cherryvalley Estate Tom Alexander Cherryvalley Estate David Duncan McDowell James Allen James Allen

Junior champion, Creaga Noble Art from Noel and Lisa Dowd

Heifer born on or after 1 January 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Caramba Libby’s Lady Porthshan Blueway Ashvale Beatrice Magherone Lovely Lass Castlemount Matrix Anita 3

Libby Clarke Noel and Lisa Dowd Richard and Fiona McKeown Chris Clarke David Duncan McDowell

Reserve junior champion, Caramba Libby’s Lady from Ms Libby Clarke

Pair of animals, bona fide the property of one exhibitor and entered in the classes for which they are eligible 1st 2nd 3rd

Cherryvalley Estate James Allen Chris Clarke

Overall Champion Champion: Creaga Heidi Reserve: Bushypark Jumbo

Noel and Lisa Dowd Caramba Shorthorns Cow or heifer born in 2015 in calf or with calf at foot, Creaga Lexi from Cherry Valley Estate

Junior Champion Champion: Creaga Noble Art Reserve: Caramba Libby’s Lady

Noel and Lisa Dowd Libby Clarke

Cow born on or before 31st December 2014 in-calf or with calf at foot, Creaga Heidi from Noel and Lisa Dowd www.beefshorthorn.org

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Balmoral Show May 2018 – Judge’s Report A quality show of animals forward made for an enjoyable job and I would like to thank all the exhibitors for their hard work in presenting the cattle in such good form.

A young bull with stretch and presence, Creaga Noble Art, exhibited by Noel and Lisa Dowd took the junior championship with an extremely smart heifer, Caramba Libby’s Lady, exhibited by Libby Clarke in reserve. These were very good examples of the breed and I am sure we will see more of them in the future. A few of the youngsters were over fit and this is a trend we need to be careful of in the breed for the future.

Sally Horrell J U D G E “I was delighted and honoured to be asked to judge at the Balmoral Show, in a year when nearly all of the judges for the cattle and sheep classes were of the fairer sex!”

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My breed champion was a cow exhibiting many of the traits I like to see in our maternal breed, a long, deep powerful cow but still feminine, Creaga Heidi with a good calf at foot exhibited by Noel and Lisa Dowd. A really good unit and for me a clear winner.

The reserve went to a white bull exhibited

by Tommy Staunton, Bushypark Jumbo.

This bull moved extremely well for a big bull and had excellent presence – a real cow breeder. It was testament to the quality of the animals forward that the Beef Shorthorn group of five, Creaga Heidi, Bushypark Jumbo, Creaga Lexi, Fearn Monique and Caramba Libby’s Lady went on to be interbreed native group champions. Well done to all concerned.

My thanks to my stewards who kept things ticking along and to Balmoral Show for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

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Millie Floss 18th of Skaillhouse Female Champion Stirling February 2018

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Accredited clear of BVD, IBR & LEPTO. Johne’s Level 1. TB4.

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The Royal Highland Show Thursday, 21 June to Sunday, 24 June 2018

Champion, Smallburn Jethro from Andrew Anderson

Class results Bull born on or after 1 April 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Chapelton Lancer Podehole Landmark Easthill Laird Millerstonfarm Lawman Cairnsmore Landmark Miltonlockhart Lionheart

Messrs J Biggar C Horrell Ltd Doldy Farms Mr Jack P Ramsay B Landers & Son Mr William Allan

Bull, born after 1 January and on or before 31 March 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Highlee Lenny Portnadoran Logan Podehole Lionheart Shawhill Leroy (P) Chapelton Lieutenant Podehole Lincoln

Mrs Tracy Severn Miss Audrey Macdonald A&C Farms Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Messrs J Biggar C Horrell Ltd

Bull born in 2016 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Bushypark Tiger Langham’s Kansas Star Langalbuinoch Kojack Wells Kane

Mr Jack P Ramsay A&C Farms R & P McAlister Mr John Wood

Bull born on or before 31 December 2015

Dean Anderson receiving the Duthie Perpetual trophy for the supreme champion on behalf of Andrew Anderson

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Smallburn Jethro (H) Lowther Hugano Podehole Fenman Balgay Journeyman

Mr Andrew Anderson Mr Charles Lowther Cherryvalley Estate Mr William Allan

Female born on or after 1 April 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Knockenjig Tessa L1968 Sowerby Parks Capri 2nd Podehole Irene Lilac Millerstonfarm Irania Linnet Sowerby Parks Rotates Queen 2nd Rumsden Tess Lullaby

David & Rosemary Dickie Graham Hunt C Horrell Ltd Mr Jack P Ramsay Graham Hunt Mrs Sarah Wilkins

Female born after 1 January and on or before 31 March 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Podehole Tessa Lara Highlee Enya Lovai Podehole Tessa Lotus Highlee Lilac Rose Lowther Melody 535 Headlind Rosette Lizzy

C Horrell Ltd Mrs Tracy Severn C Horrell Ltd Mrs Tracy Severn Mr Charles Lowther T A Jackson (Headlind Partners)

Female, born in 2016 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Smallburn Katie (P) Podehole Tessa Kerboodle Highlee Kinder Rose Lowther Ritzy 495 Coldrochie Grace Beauty Fearn Monique K1477

Mr Andrew Anderson C Horrell Ltd Mrs Tracy Severn Mr Charles Lowther Balnabroich Farms Cherryvalley Estate

Female, in-milk or in-calf born on or before 31 December 2015 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Creaga Lexi Roadway Farzana Tanzy Croftends Jido Urray Maid X841 Of Upsall

Cherryvalley Estate T A Jackson (Headlind Partners) J E Bellas & Son Graham Hunt

Reserve female champion, Smallburn Katie from Andrew Anderson

SP1 Best Junior Female Winner: Podehole Tessa Lara Reserve: Highlee Enya Lovai

C Horrell Ltd Mrs Tracy Severn

SP2 Best Female Winner: Creaga Lexi Reserve: Smallburn Katie (P)

Cherryvalley Estate Mr Andrew Anderson

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SP4 Best Bull from Classes 204 and 205 Winner: Chapelton Lancer

Messrs J Biggar

SP5 Best Junior Bull Winner: Chapelton Lancer Reserve: Highlee Lenny

Messrs J Biggar Mrs Tracy Severn

SP6 Best Bull Winner: Smallburn Jethro (H) Reserve: Chapelton Lancer Dean Anderson receiving the Mains Farm trophy for the best exhibitor bred bull. He also received the Durno Bullrich trophy for the best pair of animals and the B M Durno trophy for the best group of three

Mr Andrew Anderson Messrs J Biggar

SP9 Best Bull by Exhibitor Winner: Smallburn Jethro (H)

Mr Andrew Anderson

SP10 Best Junior Bull Winner: Chapelton Lancer

Messrs J Biggar

SP11 Best Junior Female Winner: Podehole Tessa Lara

C Horrell Ltd

SP15 Best Pair, consisting of one Male and one Female and one Female of any age, bred by Exhibitor Winner: Smallburn Jethro (H) Winner: Smallburn Katie (P)

Mr Andrew Anderson Mr Andrew Anderson

SP16 Best Group, consisting of One Bull and Two Females Stephen Williamson on behalf of Cherry Valley Estates receiving the Uppermill Challenge trophy for the best female

Winner: Smallburn Jethro (H) Winner: Smallburn Katie (P) Winner: Smallburn Kylie (P)

Mr Andrew Anderson Mr Andrew Anderson Mr Andrew Anderson

SP12 Champion Winner: Smallburn Jethro (H) Reserve: Creaga Lexi

Mr Andrew Anderson Cherryvalley Estate

Charles Horrell on behalf of Harry Horrell receiving the Redhill World Conference trophy for the best progeny pair

Robert Grierson on behalf of Messrs J Biggar receiving the Emilio Casares trophy for best junior bull

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Champion, Smallburn Jethro and reserve female champion, Smallburn Katie from Andrew Anderson

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Royal Highland Show 2018 – Judge’s Report When the invitation arrived last autumn, I was truly humbled to have been considered worthy of this task and had no hesitation in accepting. As the show drew close, I noted that the press had highlighted that Beef Shorthorns had the largest entry in the cattle section for 2018, which was tremendous news as breeders looked set to put on quite a show!

Show day arrived and brought with it glorious sunshine and a welcome breeze - ideal show conditions for man and beast. Then it was down to business.

First class of the day was won by the all-red heifer, Knockenjig Tessa L1698. She was a different type to her class mates, however I thought that she was a real cow maker and caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring.

Libby Clarke J U D G E “To be asked to judge the Beef Shorthorn classes at the Royal Highland Show is, without doubt, one of those accolades that you quietly aspire to.”

Podehole Tessa Lara was selected as winner of the second 2017 born heifer class. This was a very smart heifer that is just my ideal type of young heifer. She is correct, stylish and good on her legs and, in my opinion, on show day got better as the day went on. Runner-up in this class was another lovely roan youngster, Highlee Enya Lovai. Both of these should make excellent cows and were placed junior female and reserve.

The two-year-old heifer class was quite the talking point of the show, and quite rightly so with over 20 entries forward, there was standing room only in an already extended show ring.

With the age running for a full 12 months there was a range of different ages, and also several heifers well on in-calf whilst others were still maidens. This was my favourite class of the day, with so many top end quality heifers forward. They were simply tremendous.

Securing the red ticket was the powerful April 2016 born Smallburn Katie, followed by Podehole Tessa Kerboodle and Highlee Kinder Rose. These three heifers still stand out in my mind as everything a Beef Shorthorn should be. It would be worth considering splitting this class in future years as the numbers justify this.

The cow class had perhaps a smaller entry than I have seen in previous years. My winner here was Creaga Lexi accompanied with her heifer calf at foot. I think this three-year-old will develop into a super cow. Lexi was also my female champion followed by Smallburn Katie in reserve.

Then it was the turn of the males, with the April 2017 and onwards born bulls first to hit the judging ring. The first placed bull here was Chapelton Lancer who has such potential I feel.

Although he is still just a baby he has so much style and breed character. The January to March 2017 born bulls were won by Highlee Lenny. He was a clear winner as soon as he came into the ring, offering both lovely easy fleshing and correctness. This pair came head to head for the junior championship which was awarded to Chapelton Lancer with Highlee Lenny in reserve.

The two-year-old bull class had a nice selection forward with the dark roan bull, Bushypark Tiger standing top. This bull should mature into a great stock bull and has a lovely top line when he’s on the move.

The final open class of the day was the senior bulls. These were impressive, with the red ticket going to Smallburn Jethro. Not yet three years old, this lovely bull was showy and had that lovely easy fleshing that I look for when buying a bull. Standing beside him in the line up was a super senior bull Lowther Hugano. Smallburn Jethro was placed male champion with Chapelton Lancer in reserve.

Following a busy morning judging it was time for the supreme championship. I had no hesitation in selecting Smallburn Jethro from Andrew Anderson as overall Royal Highland Show champion, and selected Creaga Lexi as reserve from the Cherryvalley Estate team.

Andrew Anderson completed a memorable day’s showing success by winning both the pairs and group of three classes.

Each and every class forward was a credit to all of the exhibitors showing at this years Highland Show. The crowd that was packed around the ringside from start to finish demonstrated just how much interest there is in Beef Shorthorn cattle. I would like to thank the Royal Highland Show, the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, and especially the exhibitors for making this judging position my most memorable. The kind words meant more to me than you may realise – and whilst I realise you can never meet every exhibitor’s expectations at a show, I based my decisions on the cattle in front of me and how I would like to bring them home.

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The Great Yorkshire Show Tuesday, 10 July to Thursday, 12 July 2018

Class results Bull born on or before 31 December 2015 (Class 1) 1st

Lowther Hugano

Mr C Lowther

Bull born in 2016 (Class 2) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

King David of Upsall (P) Meonside Kilimanjaro Sleightholme Foxtail 2nd Langhams Kansas Star

The Hon. G C Turton D & T Bradley Farmer Mr P J James A & C Farms

Bull born on or after 1 January 2017 (Split class - up to 24 March 2017) (Class 3) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Champion, Highlee Kinder Rose from Tracy Severn

Willingham Lieutenant Commander Shawhill Leroy (P) Highlee Lenny Lancelot of Upsall (P) Podehole Lionheart

Mr A Haigh Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Mrs T L Severn The Hon. G C Turton A & C Farms

Bull born on or after 1 January 2017 (Split class - from 25 March to May 2017) (Class 3b) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Sowerby Parks Gypsy Leader Coldrochie Leif Podehole Landmark Northworth Lancelot Roundhill Lenny Warmington Laurence

S & G Hunt Mrs T L Severn Mr H C Horrell Miss V A Hainsworth Miss E L Trueman Mr R F Leach

Female, in-calf or in-milk born before 31 December 2013 (Class 4) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Roundhill Saffron Rose Newfields Goddess Foxglove Stonehills Lancaster Viking Roadway Farzana Tanzy

Miss E L Trueman Mr M D Abrahams CBE DL Mr G L Riby Mr T A Jackson

Female, in-calf or in-milk born on or between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2015 (Class 5) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Albion Jilt Jadaza Shawhill Lady Jessica (H) Uppermill Secret Sandra Rumsden Rita Jewel

Juaul Farms Thomson, Roddick & Laurie S & G Hunt Mrs D Wilkins

Female born in 2016, on or between 1 January and 31 December (Split class - up to 20 March 2016) (Class 6a)

Mark and Tracy Severn receiving the Brothers Collings Memorial Trophy for the supreme champion. Tracy also received the Nathaniel Catchpole Trophy for female champion, the Hugh Cornwallis Maud Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the best exhibitor bred Beef Shorthorn, and the Durno Bullrich Trophy for the best pair of Beef Shorthorns

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Highlee Kinder Rose Wenmar A Tessa Podehole Tessa Kerboodle Albion Tanzy Karissa Roundhill Augusta Kahlua Meonhill Secret Katie

Mrs T L Severn S & G Hunt Mr H C Horrell Juaul Farms Miss E L Trueman L E P Farms

Female born in 2016, on or between 1 January and 31 December (Split class – from 21 March to 31 December 2016) (Class 6b)

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Meonhill Secret Silky Headlind Rosette Kitty

LEP Farms Mr T A Jackson

3rd 4th 5th 6th

Jodame Kikidee Shawhill Rosebud Kool Langhams Kalila Maisie Rumsden Rita Kirsten

Mr M R & Mrs J E Souter Thomson, Roddick & Laurie A & C Farms Mrs D Wilkins

Female, born in 2017, on or after 1 January and before 1 April (Split class – up to 28 February) (Class 7a) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Meonside Foxglove Tansy Ury Maid X1206 of Upsall Kimrina Lottie Beautry Lyric Newfields Lisa Foxglove Meonhill Blythesome Jodi

D & T Bradley-Farmer The Hon. G C Turton Miss C J Ward Mr S C Currie Mr M D Abrahams CBE DL L E P Farms

Female, born in 2017, on or after 1 January and before 1 April (Split class – From 1 March to 1 April) (Class 7b) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Meonhill Candy Queen Highlee Enya Lovai Podehole Tessa Lara Lowther Melody 535 Shawhill Beatrice Lottie Beautry Rose Lolita

Reserve Champion, Wenmar A Tessa from S & G Hunt

L E P Farms Mr P Coates Mr H C Horrell Mr C Lowther Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Mr S C Currie

Female, born in 2017, on or after 1 April (Split class – up to 30 April) (Class 8a) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Warmington Molly Stonehills Lovely Eve Jodame Lulu Meonside Lily Langtree Podehole Irene Lilac Sowerby Parks Rothes Queen 2nd

Mr R F Leach Mr G L Riby Mr M R & Mrs J E Souter D & T Bradley-Farmer Mr H C Horrell S & G Hunt

Female, born in 2017, on or after 1 April (Split class – From 1 May) (Class 8b) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Tessa X1274 of Upsall Juaul Maryann Lothlorien Willingham Catriona Rosebud Lilly Ramsden Tess Lullaby Northworth Lacey

The Hon. G C Turton Juaul Farms Mr A Haigh Mrs D Wilkins Miss V A Hainsworth

On parade

(Class 10) Pair of animals, one male and one female, bred by the exhibitor 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Mrs T L Severn D & T Bradley-Farmer The Hon. G C Turton S & G Hunt Mr C Lowther A & C Farms

(Class 9) Group of three animals, the property of the same exhibitor 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

S & G Hunt Mrs T L Severn Mr H C Horrell The Hon. G C Turton Juaul Farms Mr T A Jackson

Interbreed Blythewood Pairs winners Tracy and Mark Severn with Highlee Kinder Rose from Mrs T Severn and King David of Upsall from Hon. G Turton www.beefshorthorn.org

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Maureen McCulloch, on behalf of the Hon. Gerald Turton, receiving the NEBSC Members Trophy for Tessa X1274 of Upsall, the best animal shown by a North of England Beef Shorthorn Club Member in classes 6 & 7

The Hon. Gerald Turton receiving the Hon. G Turton Challenge Trophy for the best bull born in 2016.

Simon Farmer on behalf of Charles Lowther, receiving the John Doughty Balmyle Crackle Trophy for the best bull. Charles Lowther also won the Uppermill Calrossie Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best bull bred by exhibitor

Champions Overall Champion Highlee Kinder Rose

Mrs T L Severn

Reserve Overall Wenmar A Tessa

S & G Hunt

Male Champion Lowther Hugano

Mr C Lowther

Reserve Male Sowerby Park Gypsy Leader

S & G Hunt

Female Champion Highlee Kinder Rose

Mrs T L Severn

Reserve Female Wenmar A Tessa

Mary Reynolds on behalf of LEP Farms receiving the Frank Milnes Trophy

S & G Hunt

Junior Champion Sowerby Park Gypsy Leader

S & G Hunt

Reserve Junior Meonhill Candy Queen

LEP Farms

Interbreed Blythewood Pair Highlee Kinder Rose King David of Upsall

Mrs T L Severn Hon. G Turton Graham Hunt on behalf of S&G Hunt receiving the Durno McNair Snadden Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best group of three

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Great Yorkshire Show 2018 – Judge’s Report

George Somerville

It was an honour to be asked to judge the Beef Shorthorns at the Great Yorkshire Show 2018.

The weather was perfect, I found a tremendous show of cattle and each class had leaders pushed by the second and third placings. I was looking for cattle with length, width, movement, character, good on their legs and easy fleshing, and all my first placings had these points. You can see why the Beef Shorthorn has become popular in the beef industry by producing the functional suckler cow. My male champion from C Lowther was Lowther Hugano; he was strong, masculine and also senior bull. Reserve male from G Hunt went to Sowerby Park Gypsy Leader, a very promising young April 2017 born bull. Female and overall champion was Highlee Kinder Rose from T Severn. A January 2016 born in calf heifer, she was big and powerful and could move and show herself; I thought she was the one for the interbreed class. Reserve female from G Hunt was Wenmar A Tessa. This February 2016 born heifer was a good all-round female, she pushed the champion all the way and resulted in being my reserve champion.

J U D G E “I had a great day. Thank you to my stewards, J Hopwood and S Briton, the exhibitors for putting on a great show of cattle, and the hospitality from the Great Yorkshire.”

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The Royal Welsh Show

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Monday, 23 to Thursday, 26 July 2018

Champion, Bridgehouse Brandy Floss from the Evans Family Llywynhywel Stud

Class results Bull born on or before 31 December 2016 1st 2nd 3rd

Ballylinney Fergal (H) Sleightholme Rubus Langham’s Kansas Star

Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Patrick James Andre Vrona

Bull born on or after 1 January 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Popehole Lionheart (H) Charlesbury Mr Makai Llwynhywel Landmark (P) Sowerby Parks Gypsy Leader Sowerby Parks Leonardo Charlesbury Basil Silson Lancelot (P)

Andre Vrona Messrs Park, Baird and Hamilton Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Graham Hunt Graham Hunt Messrs Park, Baird and Hamilton P A and H M Coles

RWAS Special Rosette BULL born on or after 1 January 2017 1st 2nd

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Popehole Lionheart (H) Charlesbury Mr Makai (P)

Andre Vrona Messrs Park, Baird and Hamilton

Female in-calf or in-milk born on or before 31 December 2015 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

Bridgehouse Brandy Floss (P) Ashwater Grace (P) Sandley Harriet (P) Urymaid X841 of Upsall UK Creaga Kasey Leimp (P) Alyward Rothes Queen 44th Camlas Honey (H)

Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Michael and Joanne Souter Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Graham Hunt Messrs Park, Baird and Hamilton Graham Hunt Messrs E T and J R Gethin

Female born on or between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th

Dinmore Zoe Katrina (P) Wenmar A Tessa Jodame Kiki Dee (H) Headlind Flossy Kitkat (H) Camlas Kathy (H) Langham’s Kalila Maisie Caramba Katrina K171 (H) Llwynhywel Kind Girl (P) Headlind Rosette Kitty (P)

Paul Dawes Graham Hunt Michael and Joanne Souter T Allan Jackson Messrs E T and J R Gethin Andre Vrona Graham Hunt Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud T Allan Jackson

Female born on or after 1 January 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Holkin Daisylena (P) Sowerby Parks Rothes Queen 2nd Silson Gipsy Rose L212 (H) Ashvale Glamour 2 (P) Headlind Foxglove Tanzy Lucky (P) Jodame Lulu (H) Caramba Secret Love Camlas Lavender (H) Headlind Rosette Lizzy (P) Headlind Flossy Lotty (P)

Keith Jones Graham Hunt P A and H M Coles Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud T Allan Jackson Michael and Joanne Souter Graham Hunt Messrs E T and J R Gethin T Allan Jackson T Allan Jackson

Overall Champion Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Paul Dawes

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Winner Bridgehouse Brandy Floss Reserve Dinmore Zoe Katrina

Reserve Breed Champion, Dinmore Zoe Katrina from Mr Paul Dawes www.beefshorthorn.org

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Male Champion Winner Ballylinney Fergal (H) Reserve Popehole Lionheart (H)

Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Andre Vrona

Female Champion Winner Bridgehouse Brandy Floss (P) Reserve Dinmore Zoe Katrina (P)

Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Paul Dawes

David Dickie J U D G E “It was a great honour to be asked to judge © Anthony Mosley photography

the Royal Welsh Show.”

Male champion, Ballylinney Fergal from the Evans family Llwynhywel Stud

Best Group of Three Animals, Property of the Same Exhibitor Winner Bridgehouse Brandy Floss (P), Sandley Harriet (P) and Ballylinney Fergal Reserve Sowerby Parks Gypsy, Sowerby Parks Rothes Queen 2nd and Wenmar A Tessa K125

Evans Family Llwynhywel Stud Graham Hunt

Royal Welsh Show 2018 – Judge’s Report It was a great honour to be asked to judge the Royal Welsh Show. Rosemary and I thoroughly enjoyed it and meeting all the exhibitors. The Beef Shorthorn breed is certainly attracting a lot of interest in Wales, with a very large entry and a useful ringside of spectators.

The senior bull class was won by the mature bull Ballylinney Fergal with Sleightholme Rubus in second place.

The large class of junior bulls was won by Podehole Lionheart, a very lengthy bull with good shape. He went on to win the interbreed recorded native bred bull the next day.

Charlesbury Basil was in second.

My male champion was Ballylinney Fergal with Podehole Lionheart reserve.

The cow class was probably the best of its kind seen this year. My winner was Bridgehouse Brandy Floss, a big powerful red cow with a good bull calf at foot. Ashwater Grace followed in second place.

The largest class was for two-year-old heifers with 14 forward. The outstanding winner was Dinmore Zoe Katrina, a big well-made roan heifer, whilst another roan heifer, Wenmar A Tessa came second.

Another large class of junior heifers followed. My winner was the very stylish and shapely red heifer, Holkin Daisy Lena followed by Sowerby Parks Rothes Queen 2.

My female champion was Bridgehouse Brandy Floss followed by Dinmore Zoe Katrina.

These were two really good females and they became my supreme and reserve champions.

A big thank you to all exhibitors for putting on such a good show and to Martin Reynolds and my stewards, who looked after me so well and worked tirelessly.

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2018 Show Results North Yorkshire County Show - 15 June (Judge: Alan Haigh) Breed Supreme Champion: Clipper X113 of Upsall (P) with her heifer calf Clipper X1287 of Upsall (P) at foot Reserve: Beautry Desiree Lyric

Hon. Gerald Turton

Royal Three Counties Show - 15 - 17 June (Judge: Mr G H Towers) Champion: Reserve:

Dinmore Zoe Katrina Warmington Lawrence 367

Paul Dawes R F Leach

Royal Cheshire County Show - 19 & 20 June (Judge: Ms C Ivinson) Champion: Reserve:

Dinmore Zoe Katrina Dinmore Zoe Kardashian

P R Dawes P R Dawes

Lincolnshire Show - 20 & 21 June (Judge: C Horton) Supreme Champion: Reserve:

Warmington Molly 322 Warmington Lawrence 367

R F Leach R F Leach

Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show - 22 July (Judge: J Jessop) Champion: Reserve:

Albion Rosebud Jihan Sleightholme Foxtail 2nd

Juaul Farms P James

Ryedale Show - 31 July (Judge: Caroline Ivinson) Supreme Champion: Reserve:

Clipper X113 of Upsall (P) with her heifer calf Clipper X1287 of Upsall (P) at foot Inglestone Laureate (P) (UK134680 300037)

Burwaton Show - 2 August (Judge: Mrs T Russell) Champion: Reserve:

Dinmore Zoe Katrina Greenley Rosette Likely

P R Dawes R Heard and G Towers

Hon. Gerald Turton Laura Swiers

Breed champion, Sleightholme Rubus from PA & HM Coles

Dumfries Show - 4 August (Judge: Mr G McCulloch) Shawhill Leroy Cairnsmore Lois

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Jane Landers

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Champion: Reserve:

Bucks County Show - 18 August Breed Champion:

Sleightholme Rubus

PA and HM Coles

Wolsingham Show - 1 September (Judge: Fraser Hugill) Breed Champion: Reserve:

Jodame Kiky Dee Derwentwood Leonard (H) (ET)

M and J Souter N and A Hunter

Westmorland County Show - 13 September Champion: Reserve:

Elliot Surprise Beautry Larkspur

P and K Westaway D Slone

The Royal County of Berkshire Show - 15 September (Judge: Keith Turner) Champion: Reserve:

Bloomfield Charger Batch Rosalie

S & J Davies Abbey Batch

Eggleston Show - 15 September (Judge: David Nesbitt) Champion: Ashwater Grace with calf at foot Jodame Madonna Reserve: Upsall

Michael and Joanne Souter

Stokesley Show - 22 September (Judge: Mr A Ivinson) Champion: Reserve:

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Agri-Expo Calf Show Friday, 2 November 2018

Ian Park J U D G E Home Farm, Kingarloch Estate, Ardgour, Fort William

Overall and female champion, Beautry Shuna Myrtle from S Currie

Class results Class 1: Male Calf born between 1 October 2017 and 31 December 2017 1st 2nd 3rd

Podehole Lord (H) Hyndford Lancelot (H) SowerbyParks Legend (P)

H Horrell Ian Tennant S and G Hunt

Class 2: Male Calf born between 1 January 2018 and 28 February 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Ettrick Maximus (P) (ET) Eskechraggan Majestic (H) Catterall Majestic (H) SowerbyParks Magill (P) SowerbyParks Magnus (P) (ET)

Clare Walsh Tom McMillan E and T Richardson S and G Hunt S and G Hunt

Class 3: Male Calf born between 1 March 2018 and 31 March 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Headlind Masterpiece (H) Knockenjig Morpheus (P) Lowther Mike (P) Podehole Rock Master (P)

Alan Jackson, Headlind Partners David and Rosemary Dickie C Lowther H Horrell

Class 4: Male Calf born between 1 April 2018 and 15 April 2018

Overall and champion, Beautry Shuna Myrtle and Beautry Malfoy from S Currie

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Beautry Malfoy (P) Lowther Macho (P) SowerbyParks McGarrigle (P) Knockenjig Meteor (P) SowerbyParks Mac the Knife (P)

S Currie C Lowther S and G Hunt David and Rosemary Dickie S and G Hunt

Class 5: Female Calf born between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Trowbridge Tessa Linsay (P) Shawhill Foxglove Layla (P) Jodame Princess Royal Libby (H) Podehole Isobel Luna (P) (ET) Sandwick Flossy Limelight (P)

Tom McMillan Thomson, Roddick & Laurie Michael and Joanne Souter H Horrell A and C Ivinson

Class 6: Female Calf born between 1 February 2018 and 20 February 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Beautry Shuna Myrtle (P) Beautry Shuna Minerva (P) SowerbyParks Derrimut Fairy (P)

S Currie S Currie S and G Hunt

Class 7: Female Calf born between 21 February 2018 and 22 March 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Headlind Missy (P) Beautry Tessa Mildred (P) Podehole Irene Melody (H) Gonder Matilda Queen (P) (ET) Podehole Tessa Mint (P)

Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners S Currie H Horrell J and P Miller H Horrell

Reserve overall and male champion, Beautry Malfoy from S Currie

Class 8: Female Calf born between 23 March 2018 and 31 March 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Headlind Money Penny (P) Beautry Morticia (P) Sandwick Jealous Marmalade (P) Knockenjig Margo M1994 (P)

Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners S Currie A and C Ivinson David and Rosemary Dickie

Class 9: Female Calf born between 1 April 2018 and 14 April 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Shawhill Madison Rose (H) (ET) Podehole Irene Mimosa (H) Shawhill Dewdrop Maisie (P) (ET) Knockenjig Margo M2001 (P)

Thomson, Roddick & Laurie H Horrell Thomson, Roddick & Laurie David and Rosemary Dickie

Reserve female, Headlind Moneypenny from Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners

Class 10: Female Calf born between 15 April 2018 and 19 May 2018 1st 2nd

Jodame Madonna (P) SowerbyParks Capri 3rd (P)

Michael and Joanne Souter S & G Hunt

Best Young Handler 1st 2nd 3rd

Erika Ivinson Tom Bradley–Farmer Ewan Ivinson

Male Champion Beautry Malfoy (P)

S Currie

Reserve Male Headlind Masterpiece (H)

Reserve male, Headlind Masterpiece from Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners

Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners

Female Champion Beautry Shuna Myrtle (P)

S Currie

Reserve Female Headlind Moneypenny (P)

Allan Jackson, Headlind Partners

Overall Champion Beautry Shuna Myrtle (P)

S Currie

Reserve Overall Champion Beautry Malfoy (P)

S Currie

Winner of the young handler class, Erika Ivinson with judge, Ian Park www.beefshorthorn.org

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‘Stars of the Future’ Calf Show Saturday, 10 November 2018 Yet another quality show of Beef Shorthorns at the ‘Stars of the Future’ Calf Show at Stirling market with accolades in two native championships, as well as reserve in the Joe Watson Memorial pairs. Well done to all the exhibitors, and thanks to our judge, Andrew Ivinson (Sandwick herd).

Andrew Ivinson J U D G E

Junior champion and junior native reserve champion, Rattray Maddie from Rattray Estates Ltd and reserve junior champion and native pairs champion, Millerston Man O War from Jack Ramsay

Class results Bull born 31 August to 1 November 2017 1st Muiresk Lord Mair by Alvie Galaxy 2nd Gordon Thunderstruck by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin 3rd Headlind Lightening by Tofts Atlas

S Mair and Sons Gordon Brooke Estate A Jackson

Bull born 8 January to 22 March 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Eskechraggan Majestic by Podehole Frederick D042 Headlind Masterpiece by Tofts Atlas Hyndford Major by Balgay Journeyman HW Martinez by Caramba Hush

A Jackson Ian Tennant Highland Wagyu

Bull born 4 April to 11 May 2018 1st Millerston Man O War by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin 2nd Millerston Missing Link by Bushypark Tiger 3rd Wells Messi by Ballyart Lucky

J and G Ramsay J and G Ramsay J Wood

Heifer born 9 July to 28 October 2017 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

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Ballyvaddy Tessa L863 by Dakota of Upsall Westbroad Bramble 3rd by Craigfaddock Finn McCool Westbroad Yoga 7th by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Gordon Millicent 230 by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Trowbridge Tessa Lindsay by Tamhorn Wells Sereena 20 by Castle Patent Ace

T and K Madden D Welsh D Welsh Gordon Brooke Estate T McMillan J Wood

Heifer born 28 February to 25 March 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Rattray Maddie by Galla Hercules Headlind Moneypenny by Tofts Atlas Rattray Maggie May by Galla Hercules Juan Jilt Matriania by Democrat of Upsall Headlind Missy by Tofts Atlas Headlind Molly

Callum and Ann Clark A Jackson Callum Clark S Mair and Son A Jackson A Jackson

Heifer born 4 April to 8 May 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Millerston Gretta Mandy by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Wells Serena 21 by Wells Klopp Stallashaw Leila by Chapelton Destiny

J and G Ramsay J Wood C Dunlop

Senior Champion Winner: Ballyvaddy Tessa L863 by Dakota of Upsall Reserve: Muiresk Lord Mair by Alvie Galaxy

T and K Madden S Mair and Sons

Senior Male Champion Winner: Muiresk Lord Mair by Alvie Galaxy Reserve: Gordon Thunderstruck by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

S Mair and Sons Gordon Brooke Estate

Senior Female Champion Winner: Ballyvaddy Tessa L863 by Dakota of Upsall Reserve: Westbroad Bramble 3rd by Craigfaddock Finn McCool

T and K Madden D Welsh

Junior Champion Winner: Rattray Maddie by Galla Hercules Reserve: Millerston Man O War by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

Callum and Ann Clark J and G Ramsay

Senior champion, Ballyvaddy Tessa from T & K Madden

Junior Male Champion Winner: Millerston Man O War by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Reserve: Millerston Missing Link by Bushypark Tiger

J and G Ramsay J and G Ramsay

Junior Female Champion Winner: Rattray Maddie by Galla Hercules Reserve: Millerston Gretta Mandy by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin

Callum and Ann Clark J and G Ramsay

Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club Pairs 1st 2nd 3rd

Millerston Gretta Mandy and Millerston Man O War Gordon Thunderstruck and Gordon Millicent 230 A Jackson

Junior male champion and native pairs champion, Millerston Man O War from Jack Ramsay

Native Pairs Winner: Millerston Man O War and Millerston Gretta Mandy both by Meonhill Charlie Chaplin Junior Young Handler 1st

Lynsey Brown

Senior Young Handler 1st 2nd 3rd

Kirsty Campbell Lauren McMillan Liaih McMillan

SBSC results of Points Competition 1st 2nd

J and G Ramsay, Millerston (8 points) Allan Jackson, Headlind (5 points)

Native pairs and reserve overall champion, Millerston Gretta Mandy both from J & G Ramsay

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Northern Club ‘Rising Stars’ Calf Show Sunday, 11 November 2018 The overall champion calf title went to Beautry Shuna Myrtle, a February 2018 born heifer from S and G Currie. A Poyntington Himself daughter and out of Beautry Shuna Jodie, she was awarded the Agri-Expo Beef Shorthorn calf championship in Carlisle the previous month.

Jane Landers J U D G E

The reserve champion was from first time entrant Gerard te Lintelo of Wolsingham, with a February 2018 born bull, Mayfield Maximus Primus A by Grenadier of Upsall and out of Jilt x1097 of Upsall.

Class results Class 1 Bull born between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2018

Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland

None forward Class 2 Bull born between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Sleightholme Sycamore 2nd Grinkle Stanley Sleightholme Linden 2nd Sleightholme Stonecrop

Patrick James R G & H E Thompson Patrick James Patrick James

Class 3 Bull born between 1 February 2018 and 2 April 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Mayfield Maximus Northworth Malakai Stonehills Might Bite Mercury of Upsall

Gerard te Lintelo Vicki Hainsworth G L Riby The Hon. G Turton

Class 4 Bull born between 4 April 2018 and 4 June 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Beautry Malfoy Mandalong of Upsall Norworth Merlin

S & G Currie The Hon. G Turton Vicki Hainsworth

Class 5 Female born between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Runleymill Roxburgh Lass 11 Shawhill Foxglove Layla Jodame Princess Royal Libby

J Dunning and J H Wilson Thomson, Roddick and Laurie M and J Souter

Class 6 Female born between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Clipper X1287 of Upsall Sleightholme Robusta Sleightholme Ruga Sapphire X1292 of Upsall Inglestone Graduate Mary

The Hon. G Turton Patrick James Patrick James The Hon. G Turton J and L Swiers

Class 7 Female born between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2018

Judge, Jane Landers with overall champion Beautry Shuna Myrtle

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S and G Currie S and G Currie G L Riby G L Riby S and G Currie R G and H E Thompson Gerard te Lintelo

Class 8 Female born between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Clipper X1303 of Upsall Shawhill Madison Rose Inglestone Victoria Mabel Beautry Morticia Shawhill Dewdrop Maisie

The Hon. G Turton Thomson, Roddick and Laurie J and L Swiers S and G Currie Thomson, Roddick and Laurie

Class 9 Female born between 1 January 2018 and 31 January 2018 1st Jodame Madonna M and J Souter 2nd Marrgrange Marigold Matilda P S and S E Hardcastle 3rd Norworth Tanzy Martini Vicki Hainsworth 4th Marrgrange Nonpareil Moneypenny P S and S E Hardcastle Male Calf Champion awarded the CM Varley Cup Mayfield Maximus Primus

Gerard te Lintelo

Reserve Male Calf Champion Beautry Malfoy

S and G Currie

Female Calf Champion awarded the North of England Beef Shorthorn Trophy Beautry Shuna Myrtle

S and G Currie

Reserve Female Calf Champion Runleymill Roxburgh Lass 11

J Dunning and J H Wilson

Overall 2018 Champion calf awarded the Perpetual Jeffery Cup Beautry Shuna Myrtle

S and G Currie

Reserve 2018 Champion Mayfield Maximus Primus

Gerard te Lintelo

Pairs Classes 1st 2nd 3rd

Beautry Sleightholme Mayfield

S and G Currie Patrick James Gerard te Lintelo

Junior Young Handler ~ Class 1 Under 16 yrs 1st 2nd

Beth Barker Jess Barker

Class 2 ~ Senior Young Handler 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

John McCulloch Max Clough Alisha Barker Megan Souter Erika Ivinson Jack Barker

Reserve champion, Mayfield Maximus Primus

Overall Young Handler Winner

Beth Barker

Overall young handlers winner, Beth Baker with John McCulloch www.beefshorthorn.org

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The East of England Winter Stock Festival Calf Show Friday, 30 November to Saturday, 1 December 2018

Geoff Riby J U D G E

Breed champion, Greenley Broadhooks Maria with president Sally Horrell, exhibitor Graham Towers, handler Katie Baines and judge Geoff Riby

Class results Class 127 Bull calf born on or between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2017 1st Podehole Lord 2nd Greenley Lynchpin

H Horrell G H & M Towers

Class 128 Bull calf born on or between 1 January 2018 and 31 March 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Podehole Rock Master H Horrell Norworth Malakai V Hainsworth Tollesbury Marshall A V & A K M St Joseph

Class 129 Bull calf born on or after 1 April 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Staningo Maverick R W H & M J Fenemore Sowerby Parks McGarrigle S & G Hunt Sowerby Parks Mac the Knife S & G Hunt

Class 130 Heifer calf born on or between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2017 Champion Greenley Broadhooks Maria exhibited by Mr G H & Ms Megan Towers

1st 2nd 3rd

Runleymill Roxburgh Lass II J M & J Wilson Podehole Isobel Luna H Horrell Woodhatch Cilla Lady Woodhatch Farm

Class 131A Heifer calf born on or between 1 January 2018 and 28 February 2018 1st Sowerby Parks Derrimut Fairy S & G Hunt 2nd Sowerby Parks Lilly S & G Hunt 3rd Tollesbury Marvellous A V & A K M St Joseph Class 131B Heifer calf born on or between 1 March 2018 and 31 March 2018

Reserve champion Podehole Lord exhibited by Harry Horrell

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Greenley Broadhooks Maria G H & M Towers Podehole Irene Melody H Horrell Greenley Waterloo Magic G H & M Towers Podehole Tessa Mint H Horrell Greenley Rosette Moonbeam G H & M Towers Staningo Eve Maddie R W H & M J Fenemore

Class 132 Heifer calf born on or after 1 April 2018 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Mineshop Primrose M218 Podehole Tessa Moneypenny Podehole Irene Mimosa Greenley Heathermaid Margaret Staningo Lovely Maybell Mineshop Princess Marigold

C Nye H Horrell H Horrell G H & M Towers R W H & M J Fenemore C Nye

133 Pair of calves entered in any of the above classes 1st 2nd

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H Horrell A V & A K M St Joseph

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Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club Calf Show Saturday, 1 December 2018

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Supreme champion, Mullaglass Lothario

Reserve supreme champion, Bushypark Sparkler 3rd

Reserve calf champion, Burnside Lovely Mystique

Yearling heifer winner, Burnside Lovely Maud

Junior heifer winner, Mullaglass Lady Annetta

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Class results Yearling Bull born June to December 2017 1st 2nd 3rd

Mullaglass Lothario Lurig of Ballyvaddy Lookout of Ballyvaddy

R Henning T & K Madden T & K Madden

Yearling Heifer born June to December 2017 1st 2nd 3rd

Burnside Lovely Maud Mullaglass Flossies 2nd Stolan Lily

W McAllister R Henning J McConaghie

Bull calf born 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Craigfaddock Maximillian Maximus of Ballyvaddy Craigfaddock Magnus

D Alexander T & K Madden D Alexander

Heifer calf born in January or February 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Bushypark Sparkler 3rd Burnside Lovely Mystique Burnside Lovely Madonna

P & A Hamill W McAllister W McAllister

Heifer calf born between March and June 2018 1st 2nd 3rd

Mullaglass Lady Annetta 6th Mullaglass Lucy 7th Bushypark Beauty 13th

R Henning R Henning P & A Hamill

Yearling Champion Champion Mullaglass Lothario Reserve Lurig of Ballyvaddy

R Henning T & K Madden

Calf Champion Champion Bushypark Sparkler 3rd Reserve Burnside Lovely Mystique

P&A Hamill W McAllister

Supreme Champion Champion Mullaglass Lothario Reserve Bushypark Sparkler 3rd

R Henning P & A Hamill

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Beef Shorthorn Regional Club Contacts As a Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society member, you are very welcome to join one of our regional clubs.

Each one offers an array of activities focused on learning and sharing information, together with various social activities. Here are the contact details for the various clubs, please feel free to get in touch with the officers.

Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Bobby Landers Vice-Chair: Matthew Thomson Secretary: Rosemary Dickie Treasurer: Cathryn Williamson

t: 07768 512891 t: 07900 181635 t: 07887 737040 t: 07816 322280 e: sbsc2012@hotmail.com

Northern Ireland Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Vice-Chair: Secretary: Treasurer:

Richard Henning Tom McGuigan Barry Fitzsimons David Alexander

t: 07730 762905 t: 07801 063164 t: 07801 123966 t: 07738 414713

e: richard.henning@lakeland.ie e: tommcguigan34@gmail.com e: bawnforth@yahoo.co.uk e: davidalexander24@hotmail.co.uk

‘N.I. Beef Shorthorn Club’

Northern Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Ian Clough Secretary: Caroline Ivinson Treasurer: Andrew Ivinson

t: 01751 474604 t: 07469 687738 t: 07570 390226 e: northernbeefshorthornclub@gmail.com

‘North of England Beef Shorthorn Club’ Central Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Katy Coles Treasurer: Trevor Brown

e: kecoles@ymail.com t: 07974 366805 e: hootensfarm@gmail.com

Southern Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Simon Bradley Farmer Secretary: Steve and Joni Davies Treasurer: Mary Chaplin Herd Visits & Calf Show: Tina Russell

t: 07739 035667 e: simonroan@gmail.com t: 07733 105990 e: steve@bloomfieldhatchfarm.co.uk t: 07763 780829 e: marychaplin@btinternet.com e: t17nar@gmail.com

‘Southern Beef Shorthorn Breeders Club’ South West Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Keith Turner Vice-Chair: Alan Stephens Secretary: Liz Poole-Warren

t: 01984 623218 t: 01579 362331 t: 01840 239815 e: swbsbc@hotmail.com

Wales & Borders Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Hywel Evans Secretary: Emma Evans Treasurer: Martin Reynolds

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‘Wales & Borders Beef Shorthorn Club’ South Wales & Mid Western Beef Shorthorn Club Chairman: Alma James Secretary: Huw Evans Treasurer: Martin Reynolds

t: 01437 731610 t: 07976 328177 t: 07966 371558 e: martin.shorthorn@gmail.com

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Scottish Club Herd Competition 2018 Thanks to our members and friends from south of the border and across the water, who came along to the Scottish Beef Shorthorn Club’s ‘Social and Prize-giving’ and made it such a success. After an excellent hot buffet, Brenda Wear gave us a resume of her Scottish experience and presented the prizes for the Club’s ‘Summer Points’ competition and our second ever Herds Competition.

The points competition was, as last year, with the addition of Turriff Show in 2018 (also Ayr, Fife, Dumfries, Perth, Stirling, Orkney, Granton-on-Spey and the Black Isle). Points are given for classes but not championships or calves. The Scottish Club sponsored the competition this year. Smallburn Farms Ltd, Mayne Farm, Aberdeen were the winners with Jack and Grace Ramsay the runners up.

Overall Herd Winners Small Herd Judge, Brenda Wear presents the Summer Points award to Smallburn Farms’ Dean Anderson with club chairman, Bobby Landers

1st 2nd 3rd

Smallburn Balnabroich Balnespick

D and A Anderson Farms Lady Sally Nairn Cathryn Williamson

Medium Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Skaillhouse Stuart Macadie Galla James Frame Mountbenger George Irving

Large Herd 1st Glenisla Major and Catriona Gibb 2nd Dunsyre Carey Coombs 3rd Cairnsmore Bill Jane and Bobby Landers Overall 2018 Winner ~ Champion Herd Glenisla Major and Catriona Gibb

Large herd and overall champion, Major Gibb, Glenisla

Full results can be found online: www.beefshorthorn.org/scottish-club/2018/scottish-club-herd-competition Congratulations to all the prize winners and thanks to all the herds who took part. Also, a huge thanks to Brenda Wear (Redhill Shorthorns) and her friends for undertaking this huge task – although on listening to Brenda’s appraisal of her trip, she would do it all again tomorrow but it has to be said the weather was amazingly kind!

To quote Brenda, “I was looking for working stock able to maintain flesh throughout the winter and dry summer. A balanced herd with breed characteristics and type throughout with functional cows, good feet and milky udders, with young stock maintaining depth and consistent quality throughout, with the herd able to make the most of the farm resources available. We visited hill and lowland, clay and sand, traditional, organic and modern beef systems. If land and management allow, stock was being out wintered and heifers calved at two years, although this does not suit all farm systems, but the Beef Shorthorn seems most able to adapt to all farm types. The younger generations of both cattle and humans, all full of enthusiasm, impressed me most and, like all Shorthorn cattle, I found that forage is most important.”

Medium herd, Stuart Macadie, Skaillhouse

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Scottish Club yearly round up The SBSC has had another very successful and active year and we have welcomed a good number of new members to our Beef Shorthorn family.

In February 2018, on the Saturday night of the bull sales, we welcomed many fellow Shorthorn breeders and friends to Stirling Golf Club for an excellent supper and fun race night. Also, during that evening (and at the Society dinner), we sold 100 squares at £5 each for charity, the prize being five straws of Meonhill Geronimo kindly donated by Graham Mather and Simon Farmer. As a result, £616 was donated to RSABI and Andrew Ivinson (Sandwick) was the delighted winner of the semen.

The February bull sales saw Jack and Grace Ramsay realise 20,000gns for Millerston Kasper.

Moving on to the Royal Highland Show in June, the Beef Shorthorns, having the largest cattle entry, put on a great spectacle with the supreme championship going to Dean and Andrew Anderson (Smallburn Farms) with Smallburn Jethro.

The Scottish Club again provided teas, coffees, biscuits and cakes enjoyed by members and friends for the duration of the show.

Our annual barbecue was again held on the Saturday night and was as as popular as ever; a very sociable evening.

were up on the hill and what a sight as about 100 cross cows appeared out of the mist in the distance and, as they approached at speed, we witnessed extremely good calves at foot showing what the Beef Shorthorn as a maternal breed can do.

Moving on to the ‘B’ team, the pure Beef Shorthorns, we saw Glengloy Lovely Cecilia (by Glenisla Centurian) the mother of Balnabroich Kermit, which sold to Donald Biggar for 15,000gns at the Stirling bull sales in February; a good herd in the making.

Finally, on to a lovely group of pure Highlanders, group ‘A’, altogether showing how well the two breeds combine to prove ideal for a very viable commercial enterprise. After more tea and cake, we all went home in our various directions with plenty to talk about. A superb outing in spite of the weather.

Nearer the end of August, Brenda Wear (Redhill Beef Shorthorns) judged 23 herds in our second Scottish Herds Competition, travelling from the Borders to Thurso, up the east coast and down the west.

At the end of July, the Club had its annual day trip to Glenisla and Balnabroich. Welcomed at Glenisla in the morning by Major and Mrs Gibb, Catriona and Nicholas, we all enjoyed a cuppa and goodies, followed by the history of Glenisla Beef Shorthorns by Major Gibb.

On Friday 21 September, the club travelled to Pooley Bridge in the Lake District for our annual weekend away. The Saturday morning saw us travel over to Riding Mill, near Corbridge, to visit the Lipwood Beef Shorthorn Herd owned by Maurice and Tonya Tailford, an up and coming herd where the young cows by Dunsyre Esperanza look very promising.

We then took off by foot in two different groups to see the cows and youngstock, which had all been brought down from the hill to be near home for our visit. As expected, they were looking extremely well with tremendous power and character.

Moving back to Brampton, we visited John and Caroline Elliott and family, of the Farlam Herd. After a tasty lunch, we took of in trailers on a tour of the farm where we saw stock bull Longmoor Formidabull Bob, which has bred extremely well for the Elliotts.

After a most interesting morning Major Gibb led a convoy over the hill to Balnabroich to be welcomed by Sir Michael and Lady Sally Nairn. Before we enjoyed a scrumptious lunch, Sir Michael gave us a very informative talk on how his retiral from business made them focus on developing the estate, hence the emphasis on Beef Shorthorns. We then took off in trailers on a circular tour to see the four distinct herds which they call A, B, C and D.

Our last call on Saturday was Nord Vue, where Charles Lowther had just moved his cows across to this farm the Wednesday before our visit. They were just settling in after having had a hard summer at the previous farm. At 11 years, Blelack Minstrel was looking extremely well, as were his daughters.

First, we saw ‘B’, the Highland cows crossed with Beef Shorthorn bulls to provide heifers for Herd ‘C’, the commercial herd. They

Back to the hotel where we had a lovely meal and a few drinks along with John and Caroline Elliott and Andrew and Caroline Ivinson.

Sunday morning saw us take the short trip up into the Pennines to see the Sandwick Herd on Andrew and Caroline Ivinson’s farm, where a proven stock bull Engineer of Upsall has really left his mark.

Our final visit was to the Barwood Herd managed

by Paul Coates and Morrisons. First, we looked at the fattening unit along with some young bulls, where Jim Holden explained what Morrisons are trying to achieve. After lunch, we took a farm tour of all the different groups and ages of Beef Shorthorns; the herd based on cattle from Dumfries House. What a superb farm, really well managed with the cattle looking tremendous.

A great end to a superb weekend.

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Northern Club Herd Competition 2018 I am very thankful to the Northern Club herds committee for asking me to judge their 2018 competition. I accepted this honour without hesitation, along with noted judge, Anthony Dockery of the Rockville herd.

On 20 July, in the middle of the hottest UK summer in 100 years, Anthony and I set sail across the Irish sea to be ready for the Pennines, the first destination of our 32 herds.

T Staunton J U D G E

It was decided in advance that our aim and objective was to select cattle that we felt represented the best characteristics of the modern-day Beef Shorthorn; cattle that were true to the maternal qualities of the breed. Female qualities we sought had a modern frame size, wide pins with a square back-end, structurally correct with special attention on udder and teat formations, docility, fertility, and for us most importantly, our females had to show femininity. These are the traits that have attracted generations of commercial and pedigree breeders to use our wonderful cattle.

Male criteria for selection included structurally correct feet with good bone, length and level top line, solid soft muscle in the first and second tight, round ribbed cattle that demonstrated easy fleshing abilities, and a good clean head with correctly placed eyes and ears.

We will never forget day one and the trip on quads bikes to reach the summit of the Pennines, only to find the Sandwick herd of pedigree cows happily grazing and rearing their calves. After eight days on this incredible and enjoyable adventure through some of the most scenic parts of England we headed up the M6 homeward bound.

What an incredible journey, with amazing memories, where we shared banter and had some fun with fellow breeders whose hospitality was second to none. Did we find what we wanted to find in this wonderful breed? Yes, and much more – the trip, the cattle, and all the people we met were simply WOW or in Spanish ‘Caramba’! Congratulations to all exhibitors and winners and especially to the Rookwith herd our 2018 Champions. Thank you to everyone involved, including Caroline Ivinson, who kept us on schedule.

Tommy Staunton and Anthony Dockery

Registered in-calf cow over three years, Highlee Joyful Enya

Registered in-calf heifer under three years, Highlee Kinder Rose

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Overall Herd Winners Small Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Woodhow herd Juaul herd Highlee Herd

D Nesbitt Juaul Farms T Severn

Medium Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Rookwith herd E Page Farming Partnership Delphead herd S and J Hodgson Beautry herd S and G Currie

Registered heifer born in 2017, Farlam Lily Lupin

Large Herd 1st Barwood herd P Coates (Cumbria) Ltd 2nd Stonehills herd G L Riby 3rd Lipwood herd M and T Tailford Overall 2018 Winner ~ Champion Herd Rookwith herd E Page Farming Partnership Reserve Herd Barwood herd P Coates (Cumbria) Ltd Full results can be found online: www.beefshorthorn.org/northern-club/2018/northern-club-herd-competition

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Charles Lowther demonstrating show prep clipping

The first meeting of the year was delayed due to the beast from the east, but around 50 members eventually rocked up at Lowther shorthorns on a warm sunny day in May. We were treated to a clipping demonstration by Charles which was of great interest to the many new members present.

After coffee and cakes, we had a walk around the herd of cows with young calves at foot – they looked well with plenty of grass in front of them. Mike introduced members to the donkeys, which were used to break the young stock for showing. All in all, it was a very enjoyable visit and thanks go to Charles and the team at Lowther.

A good turn out of club members turned up with cattle at the Yorkshire Show, as well as being on hand to help man the society stand. Thanks to all who helped and congratulations to all who won prizes at the breed’s premier show.

In August, Stuart Currie and family opened their farm to us and the Northern Beltex club in which they are involved. The aim of the day was to raise money for the Northern Air Ambulance. A stock judging competition and charity auction all helped towards a total of over £2,000. We got a wander around the cattle and saw a very good crop of spring born calves by Poynington Himself bull. We also got the chance of watching horses swimming in a rehabilitation pool.

Early September saw just over 20 members travel up to Morebattle near Kelso to view the Tofts herd. James and Robert kindly broke off from drilling corn to show us around their

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wonderful farm of 4,000 acres. First, we went to some cows and calves on the hill running with the impressive Tofts Westpoint.

It was good to see the cattle working well on some challenging ground.

Further up the hill, another group of cows and calves on what felt like the top of the world! From there we came downhill to see the bulling heifers, which are served at 15 months to calve down at two years. James explained that these cattle have to pay their way, this is a farm gearing up to life without subsidies.

From there we treated to a viewing of Robert’s new shed which had us all drooling and we certainly left that yard with shed envy!

On the way back to the house we saw the young bulls destined for Stirling in February; two or three members were noted taking tag numbers. After being expertly driven by Robert around the wonderful livestock and breathtaking scenery, we were treated to coffee and cakes by Debbie which was much appreciated and a lively discussion about Brexit and the future of farming followed.

Many thanks to James, Debbie and Robert for an interesting and enjoyable afternoon.

Our AGM and annual dinner took place in October at the excellent Moorcock Inn at Eggleston, owned by the Souter family who are breeders and club members and they certainly pulled out all the stops for us – their own Shorthorn Beef was even on the menu.

Over 80 members and guests turned up for a really good evening of fun and fellowship. The herd competition prizes were given out and the evening culminated with a disco.

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Central Club Herd Competition 2018 A short report on a mammoth, but very enjoyable undertaking: a whole week on the road, some 1,500 miles covered, and 26 herds visited. Hectic, with pressure on, to adhere a strict timetable, which we managed (more or less) despite an argument with the sat-nav lady.

Everywhere we went, we were received with great enthusiasm, kindness, and overwhelming hospitality. Starting from the east coast in Essex, we headed back west, with a quick dart up into the Peak District, and then continuing our way west again.

Alma James J U D G E

The drought had caused quite a lot of problems with lack of grass, water shortages, and great cracks appearing in the soil. On the whole, the cattle were coping well. Nearly all adult stock was being supplemented with feeding straw, and almost all calves were on creep feeders. The hard, dry weather had caused quite a lot of lameness, with sand cracks and general tenderness being more in evidence than usual. The overall quality of the stock was exceptionally high, with some outstanding animals on show. I have done my best to place them as I saw them during that week, taking into consideration the variety of systems and conditions they were run on. It is always interesting to see different methods of husbandry in different parts of the country.

My thanks go to all competitors for inviting me to view your stock and for taking the time to show us round your farms. Huge thanks to Katy Coles for organising the paperwork involved – and special thanks to Martin Reynolds for being such a wonderful chauffeur, photographer and clerk, and for organising the strict timetable. Not an easy task.

I wish you all the very best of luck for the future with our lovely breed, the Beef Shorthorn – so adaptable, so resilient and, above all, so tolerant. I shall treasure memories of a wonderful week, some outstanding cattle, and passionate owners and breeders.

Many, many thanks ~ Alma James

Overall Herd Winners Extra Large Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Hannington Lucombe Stanfordpark

Large Herd C Horton J Fanshawe Mr and Mrs Stoneham

Medium Herd 1st Grafton 2nd Breakheart 3rd Greenley

T Brown I Rickatson G Towers

1st Lynthorpe 2nd Winwick 3rd Winterbeck

R and T Elliott H Horrell J Evans

L Robson T Cockerill A Wright

Reserve Herd R and T Elliott

Hannington

Full results can be found online: www.beefshorthorn.org/central-club/2018/central-club-herd-competition

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Small Herd

Overall Champion Herd Kislingbury

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Central Club yearly round up Spring visit A lovely late spring morning saw 40 members of the Central Club (and a few from other clubs) descend upon A&C Farms, Langham to see the Langham herd of Beef Shorthorns.

The enthusiasm of Andre and Jo for the breed could not be missed as we were treated to a preview of the show team during the tour of the herd. We were then lucky to see the superb embryo calves with the recipient South Devon dams.

A & C Farms

The day was finished off with us enjoying the fabulous Langham Lamb – I think we all agreed it was delicious and could have sat for a lot longer in the beautiful surroundings.

Thank you to Andre, Caroline, Jo and team for a great day.

Carreg

Derw

Autumn tour Our autumn tour to West Wales started at the Carreg herd of Jim and Louise Stone - we were in awe at the amount of grass and the scenery. It was a wonderful start to our tour, spoilt with great cows and a lovely group of heifers.

The next day started with a visit to Hywel and Emma Evans’ Derw herd where we thoroughly enjoyed looking at a splendid herd in a beautiful setting.

Frenni

Then we went on to the Frenni herd of Brian and Eiryeh Thomas, where we were treated to a lovely lunchtime spread, which we walked off going up the hill to see Meonhill Firefox with his cows and calves.

Next stop was the Drisgol Dairy Shorthorn herd, where Hannah and Shaun gave up their time to show us their cows. What a fascinating visit to see their new rotary parlour and lovely content calves. It was great to see enthusiasm for the dairy industry from the younger generation.

Sunday morning started at the Cetris herd courtesy of Keith and Helen Jones, where we saw some fabulous females and a locally bred stock bull.

Drisgol

We then headed up to the mountains to see the Plynlimon herd thanks to Christopher Evans and Reg. At the highest point on our trip, it was great to see Shorthorns proving their hardiness, with strong cross bred calves.

The final stop on the tour was at the Llwynhywel herd. Esyllt, Irwell, Gerraint and Jane took us on a tour of their strong herd of cows and we were lucky enough to see their prize winning Welsh Cobs. We were then treated to a hog roast and Welsh Male Voice choir at the fundraising event held at the farm.

Cetris

Thank you to all the herds we visited, we saw tremendous cattle and had fantastic hospitality from you all.

The phrase of the weekend…

“Look at all that grass!”

Llwynhywel

Plynlimon

We were a little bit jealous!

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Southern Club Herd Competition 2018 Rosemary and I spent four days at the end of August/beginning of September crossing the south of England, from Faversham in Kent to Bristol, judging the Southern Club’s Herds competition. It is always a pleasure to meet people on their own farms and see how cattle adapt to different systems, but even more so this year after such a long drought. We were able to witness the adaptability of the Beef Shorthorn breed to survive and prosper in these conditions. While on most farms the grass had returned, there where one or two areas where it had not. We would like to thank all the entrants for their hospitality on their farms – and especially those who hosted us overnight, it was most appreciated. We would also like to wish the club all the best for the future.

David Dickie

David Dickie

J U D G E

Overall Herd Winners Small Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Poyntington Bowden Longfield

Dr and Mrs S Cave Sue Watson and Tim Prior Tina Russell and Simon Farmer

Intermediate Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Meonhill Syd and Mary Chaplin Hansford John and Judy Fry Bloomfield Steve and Joni Davies

Large Herd 1st Stanford Park Stanford Park Farm 2nd Cooperdown Alistair Cooper 3rd Hursley Hursley Cattle Partnership Overall 2018 Winner ~ Champion Herd Meonhill

Syd and Mary Chaplin

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Full results can be found online: www.beefshorthorn.org/southern-club/2018/southern-club-herd-competition

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Ballard Beef Shorthorns est 1996 Ballard Shorthorns illustrating their great ability to adapt to survive in 2018 drought conditions!

Look out for our draft of heifers in Carlisle, May 2019.

Thanks to our 2018 purchasers.

Stock bulls – Chapleton Franciscan, Knockenjig Harvester and our new junior bull Oakleigh Kildale Lad

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J U D G E

Tim and Katy Coles

Overall 2018 Winners Best Herd 1st 2nd 3rd

Lamboro Alma James Cetris Keith Jones Vale Meadows Martin Reynolds

Best Bull 1st 2nd 3rd

Grafton Hubert Mark Davies Lamboro Horatio Alma James Turncroft Cruiser Martin Reynolds

Best Cow with calf

1st Meonhill Secret Surprise and calf Keith Jones 2nd Derw Kate & calf H and E Evans 3rd Carrey Poppy Gem II and calf Marion Davies Best Calf born in 2018

1st Vale Meadows Carnation 8th Martin Reynolds 2nd Derw Myfanwy H and E Evans 3rd Elkington Liberty Snowstorm Mark Davies Best Pair of heifers 1st Cetris Kim and Hartlington Kimberly Keith Jones 2nd Lamboro Legend and Lamboro Liberty Alma James 3rd Caedelyn Princess Bliss and Carrey Princess Polly 10 Marion James

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We saw some terrific heifers and cows, and this year’s crop of calves will be ones to watch over the next few years. It was not an easy task to place the classes and we had many discussions over our slightly differing opinions!

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Wales and Borders Club visit to Southern Ireland It was an early Saturday morning start for club members who had travelled to Southern Ireland for the club’s autumn visit. Our coach driver, Shane Brigdale was ready to take us the short distance to the Bushy Park herd of Johnny Keane. All the cattle were out on grass and looked splendid on the limestone pastures. We saw some well grown bulling heifers and some of this year’s recently weaned calves waiting to be loaded for the Shannonside Shorthorn Breeders Club Sale at Ennis Mart.

This was our second visit of the day, 108 Shorthorn cattle at Ennis Mart all from the West of Ireland.

First prize winner of the day was Ricketstown Rosete Milie, which sold for 2,050 Euros and Ardnaskea Laoise topped the market at 2,620 Euros.

Our next destination was the Rowanberry herd of Shane and Francis Brigdale, where we saw more very good quality cattle, including some super calves from this year and a lovely bunch of bulling heifers.

The night was topped off with a meal at the Market Bar and Restaurant in Ennis.

Sunday started with a picturesque tour along the coast on our way to Tommy Staunton’s Caramba herd, where we saw Chalkie taking a well-earned rest in one of the paddocks by the yard. We then went on to see the rest of the herd, all of which looked fantastic in the stone walled paddocks of Caramba.

It was then a quick lunch before a very warm welcome at Noel and Lisa Dowds’ Creaga herd, with some superb cattle and a look at the unbelievable selection of trophies won this year. The day finished with us being treated to a meal at the Pier Head, Kinvara before returning to Ennis.

The visit continued on Monday at the Tintrim herd of Marie and Anthony McNamara, where again we saw some very good quality cattle including some lovely Tintrim heifers, and ended with a local radio interview for a couple of our members.

This was a fantastic visit in the sunshine with quality cattle at each farm we visited – and a warm welcome everywhere we went.

Wales and Borders Club farm visit 30 September The Wales and Borders Club took the opportunity of joining in with the Central England Club’s visit to Wales.

We joined them on their visit to the Evans/Price family, Llwynhwyel to see the cattle and their Welsh Cob stud.

After a tour of the animals, we returned to the farmyard for a hog roast and were entertained by a male voice choir, followed by a charity raffle raising £2,200 for Diabetes Wales. An excellent visit was had by all.

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The Inaugural Members Roadshow Over 60 Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society members travelled from as far afield as Angus, Ceredigion and Oxfordshire to our inaugural Roadshow, staged in Cumbria in June, and kindly hosted by Paul Coates at Barrockend Farm, Carlisle.

The event was open to all members and judges and attracted breeders of wide ranging of experience - from those starting out to the very accomplished.

The day featured a series of workshops covering performance recording and scanning led by Pedigree Cattle Service’s Barbara Webster and linear classification by Holstein UK’s Meurig James.

SAC’s Helen Carty led a discussion on health including society sale requirements and the importance of health schemes whilst Morrisons’ Jodie Bolland provided an update of the supermarket’s Shorthorn Beef scheme.

We launched the Roadshow in order to create a dialogue with our members over various areas of the Society’s activities that impact on the breed’s development. The workshops were designed to be informative on how activities such as performance recording and linear classification are currently working and how they influence the breed. The event was also designed to encourage discussion on any contentious points and to take comments and ideas back to relevant committees. We also staged a member Question and Answer session towards the end of the workshops.

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Each workshop was managed by a Director and each group was also accompanied and facilitated by a Director. Judges on the Society’s panel are also being asked to attend one Roadshow in three years, again to have a two-way conversation on breed characteristics and type.

The day closed with a walk through the Morrison’s 250-head pedigree Barwood herd managed by Paul Coates. A field of two-year-old calved down heifers certainly caught the eye as did the cows with calves at foot.

Our thanks to Paul Coates and his team for providing a superb venue and facilitating all the workshops, to Morrisons for the herd visit and to all the Directors who managed the workshops.

The tremendous turnout and subsequent feedback reflected members’ appreciation for such an event and its content.

We are planning for the Roadshow to become an annual event staged in different parts of the country.

BSCS president, Sally Horrell

Tracy Severn M E M B E R “We’re already looking forward to next year’s Roadshow.”

A portion of the Barwood herd

“The Roadshow proved to be a really useful day providing us with a lot of practical information to take back home. We learnt more about what to look out for when buying in cattle in terms of health risk levels and vaccination status. We are now more aware of what happens to the scanning data towards building an EBV, we were reminded of the main features of linear assessment and it was good to have a refresher on Morrisons scheme. Finally, it was nice to have the opportunity to walk around the Barwood herd see progeny by our own sires as well as having some quality time to catch up with other members. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Roadshow.”

Tracy Severn, Halifax

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Beef Student of the Year Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society award goes to University of Nottingham’s Henry Scholefield Henry Scholefield, a second-year student studying BSc (Hons) Agriculture at the University of Nottingham is the winner of the Beef Student of the Year award presented by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society. He received a £1,000 award, whilst the university he represented was presented with £1,000 towards a beef educational project.

Henry Scholefield S T U D E N T “Winning this award was a huge surprise and thrill”

The other four finalists selected from the entrants were William Davies, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, Aberystwyth University; Josh Dowbiggin BSc (Hons) Agriculture, Harper Adams University; Tommy Fairbairn, BSc Agriculture, Edinburgh campus of Scotland’s Rural College; and the FdSc degree team from Riseholme College – Oliver Chapman, Simon Culpan and Eleanor Jarvis-Cope.

Students studying agriculture were invited by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society to compile an essay discussing the future of suckler beef production. The five finalists were invited to make a presentation which demonstrated an understanding of the industry, the challenges it faces, and how farmers will need to respond. The judging panel featured Morrisons Livestock and Farming Development Manager, Jodie Bolland, Deputy UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Graeme Cooke, Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society President, Sally Horrell and NBA Chief Executive, Chris Mallon.

“Winning this award was a huge surprise and thrill,” said Henry Scholefield who hails from a Cumbrian farming background. “It was a great experience researching the suckler beef sector in detail and to have the chance to present my findings to industry influencers. My vision for profitable and sustainable suckler production is one of low input, high health status, maximising gain from forage, and leaving calves that go on to produce progeny which have the ability to finish in-spec. That’s where Beef Shorthorn fits; it’s a modern suckler cow offering milk, hardiness, docility and feed efficiency – just right for low input systems.”

Judge, Dr Graeme Cooke commented: “We were impressed by the students’ level of commitment to understanding the challenges for the beef industry, along with their passion and level of optimism for the future. They all demonstrated a solid depth of knowledge of the beef industry and how Beef Shorthorn could sit within it.” Chris Mallon added: “It was however Henry Scholefield who had the edge, he had carried out research to a very detailed level for the award whose components were all delivered to an extremely high standard.”

Sally Horrell said: “The Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society is pleased to make this award which has identified some of the most motivated and forward-thinking students within the beef sector.

We are confident that the honours will contribute towards opening up new opportunities for them and achieving a successful career within the industry.”

Henry Scholefield receives his award from BSCS president, Sally Horrell with course tutor, Prof Paul Wilson

The student finalists, their course tutors and the judges

• The new College Challenge open to FE students was awarded to Charlie Smith, a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Agricultural Management student from Askham Bryan College, York. Teams from Coleg Llysfasi and Bishop Burton College were amongst the finalists.

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Society Photography Competition 2018 It was great to receive so many entries in our inaugural competition.

The variety and high quality of the entries made it hard for the Directors to pick a winner, but our congratulations go to Penny Paisley with her ‘Group on a hill’.

“The entry from Penny was a well composed picture showing the breed’s character. Attention to the suitability of the background, coupled with quality animals gave it the edge to be selected by the panel as the winner.”

The Winner ~ ‘Group on hill’ ~ Penny Paisley

‘Four on a hill’ ~ Penny Paisley

‘Standing calf’ ~ Lois Haigh

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‘Mirror image’ ~ Stuart Macadie

‘By the fence’ ~ Laura Angus

‘Group of four’ ~ Laura Angus

‘By the water’ ~ Uel Bailie

‘In the landscape’ ~ Laura Angus

‘Cow and calf on hill’ ~ Penny Paisley

‘Three looking’ ~ Penny Paisley

‘Yearling heifers’ ~ Hon. G Turton

‘Clever bull’ ~ Peter & Pam Howlett

‘Calf in straw’ ~ Lois Haigh

‘Over the fence’ ~ Laura Elliott

‘Close up’ ~ Laura Angus

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‘Group of three’ ~ Uel Bailie

‘Bull calf’ ~ Lois Haigh

‘Three calves’ ~ Laura Angus

‘Snooty shorthorns’ ~ Neil Hunter

‘Stone walls’ ~ Luke Anthony

‘Cow and calf front on’ ~ Penny Paisley

‘Cow and calf’ ~ Lois Haigh

‘On the hill’ ~ Christopher Evans

‘By the water again’ ~ Uel Bailie

‘Roan calf by wall’ ~ Penny Paisley

The Society will be holding the next photography competition with the winner to be announced at the Great Yorkshire Show 2019.

The prize will be a £100 voucher redeemable against your calf registrations. All entries will become the property of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society and may be used for marketing purposes, in print or online.

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We were looking for a bull with good figures to compliment our breeding programme and when the opportunity came up to buy Godfather back we didn’t hesitate. His figures, a TSI of +41 and SRI of +44, like his progeny speak for themselves.

Retained for his maternal traits, this bull has several cracking females in our herd and continues to breed bulls which flesh and sell easily.

Purchased in Stirling for 10,000gns, another extremely easy fleshing bull who has left a stamp on our herd.

Please get in contact to discuss your requirements.

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Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Breeders Directory

Merchandise

Our Breeders Directory is now online. If you are a member and wish to be included, please download, complete and return the Breeders Directory registration form available on the website:

You can purchase a selection of branded merchandise either by contacting jobailey@beefshorthorn.org or – new for 2019 – in our online store!

www.beefshorthorn.org/downloads

P&P is £5 per order and all prices include VAT. Look out for new items being introduced in 2019!

We cannot automatically include you due to data protection laws you will need to opt in.

Beef Shorthorn Badge £3

Beef Shorthorn Cufflinks £10

To find a breeder, go to www.beefshorthorn.org/members-directory and start searching today!

Australia 2019 ‘Meating the Future’ World Shorthorn Conference The World Conference and Tour Organising Committee has now settled the full itinerary and costings for the 2019 triennial event in Australia. This includes a representation of the cattle, both dairy and beef, as well as some of Australia’s unique tourist attractions as the tour travels through south and eastern Australia, where most Shorthorns are located. You will find full details online, along with a booking form and conditions. Go to ‘Member News’ under ‘The Society’ in the main menu.

Beef Shorthorn Polyester Tie £12

Membership and registration fees Please note that our fees are now detailed online, along with a downloadable application form. Go to:

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Memory Lane Major John Gibb, Christopher Marler and the Hon. Gerald Turton were each awarded honary membership by the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society in Stirling, February 2018 in return for their service to the breed. Here they each recall various anecdotes.

Major John Gibb, Glenisla There was an urgent need to feed the nation by increasing red meat and potato production, during and after World War II. I recall my father, Harry setting out to contribute. We grew a field of potatoes at 1,200 feet, something which would nowadays be ridiculed whilst on the livestock side, three shepherds ran our 1,100 ewe Blackface flock which achieved a rearing rate of between 60% and 90% depending on the winter weather.

The 1950s witnessed an increase in cattle numbers. Every farm in the hill country ran Angus or cross Highland heifers, many of which came in from Ireland. However, the Beef Shorthorn cross Highland was also increasingly common and the one we favoured, they suited our hill grazing regime and when crossed to the Angus produced what I regard as quality Scotch beef, synonymous with Scotch Whisky.

My father went off biennially to Oban to buy up to 20 heifers which were returned, first by train to Pitlochry and then walked the remaining 25 miles with a half way one night stop-over in a friend’s paddock. It was a five-man exercise - my father, one cattle man and the three shepherds.

In the early 1960s, I purchased my first stock bull at Perth, Woodhead Exchequer, a champion and winner of the South African trophy. He certainly gave the herd a much-needed lift.

My ambition was to win the Brother’s Colling Challenge Cup for the breed champion at the Royal Show. I realised that ambition 50 years later with my stock bull, Chapelton Neptune - dreams do come true.

Hon. Gerald Turton, Upsall During 1930s the breed was at its peak. Britain was the stud farm of the world. Demand was driven by Australia and the Argentine where Beef Shorthorn was the premier breed. Whilst I recall various anecdotes, I caught up with the late James Biggar and Donald MacGillivray in the late 1990s who shared with me many of their memories.

Bulls travelled to Perth by train. We used to order one coach departing Thirsk station. Coming down from the north which was rich with large Beef Shorthorn herds, up to 12 coaches were already occupied by bulls by the time they reached Inverness.

Meanwhile I had enjoyed a career in the Scots Guards, my final task in 1966 was to join 11 other officers to walk beside Winston Churchill’s funeral coffin. Immediately afterwards I returned to Glenisla. I wanted to do something to give the farm a name, and bought my first pedigree Beef Shorthorn in the 1970’s.

Perth bull week was vibrant with activity from top cattlemen from throughout the world - Canada, New Zealand, South Africa as well as Australia and the Argentine, successful industrialists wanting to start studs and of course, socially it was another place to be seen for those living in that region of Scotland.

Christopher Marler, Wavendon

There were two stations in Perth; we disembarked at the lower one and walked the bulls over the bridge and up cobbled Caledonian Road. Prospect buyers were frequently waiting for the train coming in, eager to determine each bull’s mobility whilst ungroomed and unfed. They were eventually paraded between the City Mills Hotel and the Station Hotel; it was a cold place to watch the judging.

I arrived at my present unit in 1952 and ran Dairy Shorthorns for five years. In the early 1960s, I purchased the Basildon Beef Shorthorn herd. I got to know the top breeders over the years and became a Society director in the 1960s. The breeders that I particularly enjoyed visiting were Captain MacGillivray of Calrossie, Captain Dick DeQuincy of the Erimus herd and Robert Adam of Newhouse Angus and his famous Glamis Beef Shorthorns. All three were giants breeding Beef Shorthorn cattle and I regard myself as very privileged to have known them.

The bull sales went on throughout the war during which period many bulls were shipped to the Argentine and America. It was a vital part of the economy. Post 1946 and the then record was 14,500gns for Pittodrie Upright to James Napier, Missouri. For around 20 years up to 1966 it took three days to show and sell Beef Shorthorns, and the same for Angus.

Following the war, international judge, Shimi Lovat returned to Perth to advise breeders at Perth their cattle were getting too small. Nobody believed him or they didn’t agree; and they didn’t react or respond. Breeders who were able to sell two or three bulls for export for big prices weren’t too concerned about the others.

Christopher Marler, the Hon. Gerald Turton and Major John Gibb being awarded honorary membership from president Sally Horrell

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One final big price was achieved before the invasion of the Continentals - 13,500gns for Calrossie Heirloom selling to Argentina in 1961. Over 60 years on, and Beef Shorthorn has come full circle as breeders have listened to the marketplace; we are witnessing new record prices, a burgeoning membership and accompanying registrations; the trend bodes well for the breed’s future, well done to all Beef Shorthorn breeders.

For full story see www.beefshorthorn.org

‘back to where they came from’ 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.

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Our first live purchase, top priced maiden heifer at the recent Albion herd dispersal.

Derwentwood Magnum (H) and Derwentwood Lady Sophia 4 (P).

Our first two Chapelton Kingsley calves.

Derwentwood Tessa 4 (P)(ET) at Egglestone Show, Teesdale.

A good result in the North of England

TB-4 year area, Johne’s Risk Level 1, BVD Accredited.

Show and sale stock vaccinated for BVD, LEPTO & IBR.

Beef Shorthorn Club’s Annual Herd Competition 2018 (Small herd section). 1st in the Cow and Calf class, 1st in the 2017 Bull class, 3rd in the 2018 Heifer Calf class.

~ N & A Hunter ~ Woodlands Hall Farm, Knitsley, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 9EY. tel: 01207 580040 | 07836 739306 | email: neil.hunter007@gmail.com www.beefshorthorn.org

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In memory of a true Highland gentleman

David Alexander Macleod 29 August 1940 - 25 September 2018 President Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society 2008-2009

I’m looking at two very typical photos of David on the service sheet for his funeral service on 12 October in Edinburgh, which celebrated a very full and successful life. Many of his family, friends and acquaintances took part in a very moving service.

The photos here show David in his beloved Highland countryside, where he set up the Glengloy Beef Shorthorn herd. He created a model highland estate at Glengloy, coupled with land around Inverlochy castle hotel right under Ben Nevis, which comprised farming cattle and sheep, forestry and sport. In fact, he wrote a full account of his vision of estate management, published in the Shorthorn record some years ago, relevant today as it was then.

Happy memories of David’s fishing trips

David’s tenure of BSCS presidency coincided with the health program in which we now participate in. He was adamant this was the way forward for the pedigree industry. He was a president who steered the society through the TH saga, with charm and determination. It was a sad day when David decided to disperse the Glengloy herd, but then I suppose all good things come to an end sometime. Glengloy blood lines have been right at the top by then, and the blood lines continue today.

David was a true Highland gentleman, so generous with his hospitality.

His fishing trips to the Helmsdale in early spring, in sometimes atrocious weather are happy memories to many of us. That enormous Toyota stacked to the roof with fishing gear is one, his ever-present laugh, coupled with a voice you couldn’t forget, another.

David will be missed by us all. His family, Kirsty, Jane and Kirsty Anna especially to whom we send our sympathy.

Major JPO Gibb

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Ricketstown Logan Male Champion at 2018 Irish Shorthorn Society Sale

Ricketstown Lilly Female Champion at Irish Shorthorn Society Spring Sale 2018

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Congratulations to John Thomson Snr Winner of the 2018 Mart’s the Heart award Our congratulations to John Thomson Snr who was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement accolade at the 2018 Mart’s the Heart presented by Farmers Guardian at the British Farming Awards staged in Birmingham in October.

Mr Thomson, now in his nineties, has taken an active interest in farming all his life and his farms are now managed by his son, John, and grandson, Matthew, who together have established and run the Shawhill Beef Shorthorn herd. The award was made in recognition of an auctioneering career spanning more than 70 years. He began life in the rostrum shortly after he was de-mobbed from the armed forces in 1946. Not one to hang around, he was selling pigs the following week at Dumfries livestock mart - the same centre his grandfather had bought back in 1880s.

For the next 50 years, John Snr continued auctioneering for four or five days every week. John Snr’s sons, John and Stuart, joined him in partnership, and by the turn of the next century in 2000, the business joined with Longtown mart at which point John Snr decided to retire.

During retirement he began writing books, firstly Rings of Memories, charting the history of Scottish livestock marts from 1880, then Farmers Went to Market, an auctioneering history of livestock marts in the northern counties of England. A third book has recently followed on the history of marts in Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire. During his retirement, John Snr has never been far from the sales ring, and when Longtown fell into financial difficulties in 2014, he stepped in with his sons and took over the management and refinancing it as C&D Marts.

Since then Longtown has developed in to a flourishing business recording £80 million worth of stock going through the sales ring in 2017. It’s also the centre where John Snr can be found most Tuesdays at the store sheep sales.

He comments: “Auction marts continue to attract buyers to the towns that host them, they act as a social gathering place and support local farmers. Supermarkets should play their part in supporting local communities by sending buyers to marts, buying stock from local farmers, for local households to buy-in their stores.”

Livestock Auctioneers’ Association executive secretary and judge, Chris Dodds says: “From John Snr’s books, you can appreciate his passion for the industry, but as you will see with the progressive approach demonstrated at Longtown, he remains a great proponent of the competitive advantage the live sales ring brings and this is a richly deserved accolade.”

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Fearn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Stoneyroyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Gilven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Stonmour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Glebefarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glenariff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Thornton 4x4 Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Glenisla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Tollesbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Hallsford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Trainview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Highlee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

United Auctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Holkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Uppermill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Kelleythorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Upsall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Knockenjig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Wenmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC / 45 / 121 / 141

Lipwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Willingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 / 170

Loak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Wivey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Š Catherine MacGregor www.macgregorphotography.com

Cherryvalley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Quality with Quantity

Podehole Tessa Lara ~ sire Podehole Fandango Podehole Fandango, Podehole Yeti, Chapelton Clansman, Millerston Fine Ideal and Trojan of Craigeassie semen available.

‘We wish every success to our purchasers during 2018 and thank them for their custom.

Visitors to the herd always welcome.’ www.facebook.com/podeholefarm Charles, Sally & Harry Horrell Pode Hole Farm, Thorney, Peterborough PE6 0QH t: 01733 270247 | m: 07860 541160 | e: podeholefarm@gmail.com | www.podeholefarm.co.uk Stockman: Roy McDonald t: 01733 844748 | m: 07961 085672

Willingham

Lieutenant Commander An exceptional, modern bull oozing power, performance and style, with strong maternal lines and EBVs to back him up.

The future is bright | The future is white

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Semen now available Alan Haigh - 07940 309553 ahaighshorthorn@gmail.com www.willinghambeefshorthorns.co.uk