Scottish Club Herd competition: focus on females
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wo thousand miles and 31 herds made for an epic journey. The weather was exceptionally kind which showed off the cattle to their best. The variety of farms and systems showed that Beef Shorthorn is adaptable and thrives in many situations. The standard of the cattle was so high that it made judging both the herds and individual classes an exacting task. Every herd that we visited had cattle that could have been worthy winners and we are sure that many of the animals entered in the classes will be names we will hear of in the future, but there are only so many prizes to go round. For us the herd competition was all about the females and our criteria for judging was for a balance throughout the herd, with cows doing a good job of their calves. Femininity, correctness, good udders and natural fleshing played their part. Being able to see quality young stock that would add to the herd was integral. The bulls needed to be smooth, fleshy and have good mobility. The placing of the top herds was tight and required considerable discussion between the two of us! Every breeder’s enthusiasm and passion for their cattle and the breed bodes well for the future as does the standard of the cattle we saw. The breed has a bright future and we were particularly impressed by the dedication from the younger participants. Beef Shorthorns will be served well by both the cattle and breeders we met on the tour. Congratulations to the prize winners and many thanks to those who welcomed us on to their farms and took the time to show us around. It was a huge privilege to be asked and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity of visiting so many cattle in such a short space of time. Charles and Sally Horrell
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Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Journal 2022
Judges: Charles and Sally Horrell CHAMPION AWARDS Overall: Glenisla Reserve: Chapelton Small herd 1, Leeburn, David Clark 2, Headlind, Alan Jackson 3, Corskie herd, Laura Green Medium herd 1, Balnabroich, Sir M and Lady S Nairn 2, Mountbenger, George Irving 3, Muiresk, Stuart G Mair and Sons Large herd 1, Glenisla, Major JPO Gibb and Catriona Gibb 2, Chapelton, JW Biggar 3, Fearn, John Scott and Partners CLASS RESULTS Cow with calf at foot 1, Chapelton Sister 505120, JW Biggar 2, Glenisla Sally Broadhooks J106, Major Gibb and Catriona Gibb 3, Coldrochie Broadhooks G1, Laura Green Stock bull 1, Chapelton Nomad, J W Biggar 2, Alvie Galaxy, Stuart G Mair and Sons 3, Meonside Nosty, George Irving Heifer born in 2019 with calf at foot 1, Bushypark Beauty, James Frame 2, Glenisla Sally Broadhooks N415, Major J Gibb and Catriona Gibb 3, Fearn Juliet, John Scott and Partners. Heifer born in 2019 in calf 1, Glenisla Foxglove Flake, Major J Gibb and Catriona Gibb 2, Headlind Hollie Nutmeg, Allan Jackson 3, Cairnsmore Nabby Gabby, Bill, Jane and Bobby Landers Heifer born in 2020 1, Glenisla Sally Broadhooks P477, Major J Gibb and Catriona Gibb 2, Dunsyre Daisy Greta, Carey Coombs 3, Balnespick Yantara Pixie, Cathryn Williamson Registered bull born in 2020 1, Chapelton Petrus, JW Biggar 2, Muiresk Peroni, Stuart G Mair and Sons 3, Rattray Papa Smurf, Rattray Estates Heifer calf born in 2020 1, Cairnsmore Tricia, Bill, Jane and Bobby Landers 2, Mountbenger Rachel, George Irving 3, Wells Serena 20, John Wood Bull calf born 2021 1, Chapelton Reuben, JW Biggar 2, Westbroad Rishi, Duncan Welsh 3, Corskie Ranger, Laura Green
