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THE ADJUSTERS’ EDITION IN THIS ISSUE Goitre, Dalesbrad & Airfield Holsteins • Master Breeders 2021 • Overseas Markets
CONTENTS
GROUP NEWS 6
Meet the 2021 Master Breeder winners 50 years’ service from Liz Brown UK Dairy Day Preview
PROFILES 20
Dalesbrad Holsteins Goitre Holsteins
BEARD’S EYE VIEW 31 BREEDING 34
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Sire in the Spotlight
ANIMAL WELFARE 38 The truth about methane New genetic index from AHDB Dairy
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BREEDER ACHIEVEMENT 44
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FRIESIAN FOCUS 47 British Friesian Breeders Club
HYB 51
Meet A Member Out of Their Overalls
CLUBS 54 Airfield Holsteins Around the Country
54 Cover image: Life goes on. As advances in agricultural science bring change after change to our industry, breeders constantly have to adjust. But one thing never changes…the miracle birth of new stock, providing the age-old bedrock on which our businesses are founded and flourish. Here Dalesbrad Profit Ethel welcomes her newly-born calf Dalesbrad Artist Ethel at Allan Throup’s North Yorkshire farm. Photograph taken by Allan Throup.
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Royal Highland Showcase
SALES 73 TABLES 84
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ADVERTISER INDEX 97 OUT AND ABOUT 98 3 the journal holstein uk
FOREWORD
PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Scottish Club for proposing me as President of Holstein UK. It is a great honour to take on the role and Helen and I are thoroughly looking forward to the next two years. The Holstein world has allowed us to meet many people over the years and we look forward to catching up with friends old and new. The pandemic has robbed us of many events over the past 18 months, but it was great to see cattle back in the ring at two of our biggest shows in the past few months. Although being held behind closed doors, the Royal Highland Show successfully aired their showcase event which was enjoyed online by record numbers from the comfort of their own homes. One of the highlights for me was over 30 Young Breeders displaying a tremendous example of showmanship and quality calves – it is encouraging to see such enthusiasm and talent in the future of our breed. Thanks to those that exhibited calves despite the difficult circumstances. Next on the show calendar was the Great Yorkshire, where it was a pleasure and privilege to represent Holstein UK at my first official duty as your President. Great credit must go to the organisers to stage this event in such difficult times. It was a bold decision and they were rewarded with an excellent showcase of stock and super weather. We look forward to many more events as we creep closer to some sort of normality.
Throughout the pandemic it has been vital to our members to maintain an income from milk and cattle sales and, despite a bumpy start, it has been a lifeline to receive steady cashflow to keep our businesses sustainable. Pedigree stock values from all sales have been strong and the general public’s appreciation of our ability to deliver quality UK dairy products, I hope, is not forgotten when the world markets return to normal. The global demand for dairy products is also encouraging and the need to feed a growing population is paramount and bodes well for the younger generation that are committed to a career in dairying. When the going gets tough – the tough get going!! And that is how I would describe our Society throughout this challenging period. All the staff have been exceptional and not only have they continued to deliver services and support but, in addition, have produced great financial results. Well done and thank you to you all. Another exciting development in Holstein UK’s future is the purchase of a suitable property that will allow us to have a centralised base to grow and have a headquarters that we can all be proud of. During our recent Trustees Meeting, where everyone was able to meet for the first time, we were shown around the recently purchased property in Telford that will be our Society’s new home. It has great potential, and we were all impressed with the building and surrounding land and the team’s plans to make it a great investment for the future.
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Other events to look forward to are UK Dairy Day, which is on target to happen on the 15th of September, a key event for the dairy industry so let’s all hope we can meet up then. HYB will be focussing on the National Competitions Day on the 14th August and ABAB Calf Show in October, so fingers crossed both go ahead without a hitch. Many thanks must go to our retiring President, Robert Clare, who had such a challenging year, where the pandemic had the upper hand, cancelling many of the events that Robert and Hilda would have supported and enjoyed. Congratulations to them both on their successful dispersal which was so well supported. Please “Save the Date” for the Holstein Celebration to enjoy Scottish hospitality at its best, 28th and 29th June, 2022 in Bonnie South West Scotland. John Jamieson President
Chairman Michael Smale Tel: 01556 785 419 glebewin@gmail.com
YOUR HOLSTEIN UK TEAM The Journal Helen Roffe Acting Content Editor Tel: 01923 695 348 helenroffe@ukcows.com
Chief Executive Officer Sue Cope Tel: 01923 695 200 suecope@ukcows.com
Laura Watling Marketing & Commercial Advertising laurajanewatling@hotmail.com
Head of Breed Development Meurig James Tel: 01923 695 211 meurigjames@nbdc.uk
Andy Bash Editor Tel: 07850 538 232 andy@promotemarketing.co.uk
Head of Events & Marketing Hannah Williams Tel: 01923 695 237 hannahwilliams@ukcows.com
President John Jamieson (Firth) Dumfries & Galloway
Board Members Matthew Winter (Corringham) East Midlands Peter Prior (Designer) Eastern and South Eastern John Hartley (Roughwood) Lancashire Steve Hill (Hydaways) North Midlands
Chief Finance Officer & Company Secretary Melanie Harmitt Tel: 01923 695 315 melanieharmitt@ukcows.com
William Williams (Clwch) North Wales Jane Whittaker (Knowlesmere) North Western
Head of IT Michael Hirani-Smith Tel: 01923 695 238 mikehs@holstein-uk.org
Andrew Williamson (Ingleden) Northern Wallace Gregg (Frocess) Northern Ireland
Head of Product Development Tim Dunning Tel: 01923 695 228 timdunning@ukcows.com
David Yates (Meiklefirth) Scotland Sandy Pirie (Killearn) Scotland Richard Thomas (Churchvale) South Wales Ben Yates (Wowcow) Southern David Jones (Wiltor) West Midlands David Lawson (Newbirks) Yorkshire
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GROUP NEWS
Liz Brown achieves 50 years of service with CIS Congratulations to Cattle Information Service (CIS) employee Liz Brown who has recently celebrated 50 years of service.
Liz began her career on 28th June 1971 as a Milk Recorder for what was then the Scottish Milk Marketing Board. Over the five decades since, Liz has worked closely with numerous dairy farms and continues to support the dairy industry in Scotland as Regional Manager for CIS. Commenting on the award, Liz says: “I feel honoured to have worked in an amazing industry over the last 50 years, where I have seen so much change, both positive and negative. Relationships have been key and my advice to anyone joining the industry is to work hard on building and growing your network. It pays dividends long term. Who knows what the next 50 years will bring – but I am sure robot milk recorders, drones flying samples to the laboratory and live-streaming of samples being analysed will be on someone’s radar!”
Liz Brown (left) receives her 50-year service award from Janette Mathie, Head of Field Services for CIS
HYB Club Calf Show dates The qualifying dates for this year’s club calf shows are as follows:
Showmanship Classes Junior Showman (12 years of age & under on 1st Jan 2021) Intermediate Showman (aged between 13 & 15 on 1st Jan 2021) Senior Showman (aged between 16 & 20 on 1st January 2021) Mature Showman (aged between 21 & 27 on 1st January 2021) Calf Classes Holstein calf born between 1st April 2021 & 31st May 2021 Holstein calf born between 1st February 2021 & 31st March 2021 Holstein calf born between 1st December 2020 & 31st January 2021
Semex renews sponsorship of Holstein Young Breeders Holstein UK are delighted that leading genetic company Semex has renewed its sponsorship of Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) for the eighth year. Semex has been the principal sponsor of HYB since 2014 and has greatly assisted with the advancement and success of the young breeders during this time. Semex provides a substantial monetary contribution as part of their sponsorship package, which benefits the whole of the membership. It also fund other annual events including the Semex Conference for the President’s Medal finalists and the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto for the President’s Medal winner.
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Holstein calf born between 1st October 2020& 30th November 2020 Holstein calf born between 1st August 2020 & 30th September 2020 Holstein calf born between 1st June 2020 & 31st July 2020 Holstein calf born between 1st April 2020 & 31st May 2020 Red & White Holstein calf born between 1st November 2020 & 31st May 2021 Red & White Holstein calf born between 1st April 2020 & 31st October 2020
Job Vacancies at Holstein UK Here at Holstein UK and CIS, we have a number of exciting career opportunities currently available in our fast-paced yet rewarding working environment: Events & National HYB Coordinator Events & Marketing Assistant Software Developer Milk Recorders (self-employed) If you would like to find out more about any of our current vacancies, please contact Cindy Lloyd on 01923 695349 or email cindylloyd@ukcows.com
GROUP NEWS
We all know the feeling, Bernard!
Male genomic results reminder Genomic test results for males (where the test was ordered via Holstein UK), will only be updated until the bull is 15 months of age. If you require an updated genomic evaluation for any bulls aged over 15 months, please contact the DNA team on 01923 695200.
International buyers beware
Former Holstein UK President and Yorkshire Farm Manager Bernard Liddle has penned his long-awaited autobiography… Oh – If only I had written it down. The 375-page book is a heartfelt, humorous, educational and historical read – spanning over 70 years spent in Yorkshire, together with snippets of worldwide travel. Now available, 25% of the proceeds of book sales will be donated to the Dales Centre, a local charity which offers friendship and food to the community and was founded by Mr Jonathan Ropner.
Buying foreign embryos and animals can carry hidden costs which can soon add up. However, you can avoid these costs by using your customer power to demand the paperwork at point of sale. With the introduction of Zootechnical Certificates, Defra demand that we have a copy of an animal or germinal products (Embryo, Semen) certificate before registration into our Herd Book. If we request these certificates on your behalf we tend to be charged by the issuer, with costs varying depending on the type of certificate and the country: • Embryo certificates can vary from €12.85 in Holland to $30 in the US • Live animal certificates are reaching €100 from Luxembourg Ensuring that the animals/genetic products you purchase are imported with the correct paperwork, will save valuable time in chasing, as well as protecting you from any further hidden charges. To be fair to all Members, any additional charges will need to be paid for by the Member importing the Embryos/animals. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Services team: info@holstein-uk.org or 01923 695 200.
The book is priced at £11.99 (+postage and packaging). For more information, please contact Sarah Liddle, The Farm Organisation on 07710 795585 or email thefarmorganisation@ outlook.com.
Congratulations to Rob Chilman In recognition of his exceptional technical performance and attention to detail, Rob Chilman from Droitwich, Worcestershire is the winner of the 2021 Promar Milkminder Manager of the Year Award. Rob runs the 230 cow Alcath herd which were featured in the May edition of The Journal. Congratulations to Rob and all at Alcath on this well-deserved award.
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PROFILE
The stories behind 2021’s Master Breeder Award winners Congratulations to the 10 high-performing herds who have exceeded the qualification standards to be named winners of the 2021 Master Breeder Award. The award Rewards Holstein UK members whose herds achieve a high standard in both classification and production and therefore breed productive, trouble-free, long-living cows that display desirable traits and conformation.
Clarby
N G Llewellin, Pembrokeshire The Llewellin family’s Clarby herd was first established in 2002, after several pedigree Holstein cows were purchased at local markets, most notably Snowdrift 26 from the Marlais herd. The desire to not let these pedigrees come to an end was the trigger needed to register the Clarby herd and allow the family names to continue. Shortly after, the whole herd was graded up and classified. Since then, well-known families have been purchased from herds such as Sterndale, Cramar and Croagh. Ben’s marriage to Nia from the renowned Maesyrafon Herd in 2008 led to the introduction of several families such as Ilex, Anna and Lollipop (Laurie Sheik), the latter of which has since gone on to become the most prolific breeding family at Clarby. The home-bred Boo family has also become an important part of the herd, with several Boo calves now being bred from five consecutive generations of
home-bred EX dams. Other notable families include Misha, Fran, Suzie Mist, Roxy, Maude, Papoose and Pansy. The herd of 230 Holsteins includes 76 EX, 98 VG (27 as heifers) and 52 GP (19 as heifers) with an average milk yield of 10,000kg. Cows are housed on sand cubicles once they have calved, with stale and dry cows out grazing. They are fed a partial TMR in the trough, with higher-yielding cows getting topped up in the parlour with concentrates. Calving takes place from early June through to late November. Notable achievements include South Wales Holstein Club Large Herd Competition winners (2015); Best Cow Family with the Lollipops (2017) and Best Individual Cow with Croagh Petrelle 6 EX94-3E (2017). Other show wins include: Cramar MM Misha EX94-3E, Champion Celtic Show (2014); Clarby Amazing Pansy EX95-3E, Champion Pembrokeshire County Show (2019) and Maesyrafon Jordan Shower EX93-2E, Champion Fishguard Show (2019). 8 the journal holstein uk
Lower House Farm is also home to the Riverside herd of Jerseys. There are currently 14 milking Jerseys in the herd, including the twice National Jersey Champion – Riverside Tequila Hazelnut EX96-4E.
Corringham
R V Winter & Sons, Lincolnshire The Corringham herd was started by Mike and Tim Winter, who initially milked 12 cows on 40 acres of rented land. Their sons Matthew and Neil are also now partners in the business and, over the years, additional land has been acquired, including the 310-acre main home farm in 2015. The mixed dairy and arable farm now totals 725 acres with some additional land being rented for heifer summer grazing. Currently, the 210 head herd comprises of 71 EX and 90 VG who are giving an average milk yield of 10,817kgs at 4.15% fat and 3.20% protein. The Winters try to purchase at least one new family each year to
PROFILE EX94, is starting a superb family and really excelling in production and health traits. Her first eight daughters are already scored 2 EX and 6 VG with many exciting daughters and grand-daughters in the pipeline.
blend with existing families and are excited about the three Apple-Crisp grand-daughters of Walnutlawn McCutchen Summer EX95 that are due to calve later this year. Three of the more prominent families within the Corringham herd are Beth, Crimson and Inksou.
Notable members of the Inksou family include Dreane Astre Inksou EX96, who had one EX94 and 3 VG daughters at Corringham. Also, Corringham Shottle M Inksou EX956E LP110 and Corringham Seaver S Inskou EX94-4E LP90 are two of the best cows in the herd today.
The Beth family has been the mainstay family in the herd for over 25 years and foundation cow Corringham Beth EX93 left 12 EX daughters including two at EX96. Corringham Shottle B Beth EX95-3E was Lincolnshire Show Champion in 2016, 2018 and 2019, whilst Corringham Dealmaker N Beth recently scored VG88(2yrs) and is bred from six generations of EX.
This double Master Breeder Award winning herd have also had success in the annual Premier Herd Competition which they won in 2008. They have also been a runner-up on four other occasions (2012, 2015, 2018 and 2019) and received Hon. Mention in 2017.
In the Crimson family, a Kingboy daughter was sold for €41,000 in 2015, whilst Corringham Supersire Crimson EX93, a Supersire granddaughter of Larcrest Crimson
Erie
E M & E & I R Morgan, Carmarthenshire The Erie herd is currently managed by Iwan and Menna Morgan, together with their three young children, Harri, Tomos and Gwenno in partnership with Edward and Eiddwen Morgan. The Holstein story started in 1966 after Edward visited Canada and purchased three imported heifers from John Lloyd, Pioneer Holsteins. These included Norton Empress Beattie, foundation of the Beatrice family which is still in the herd now. Bulls like Linmack , Griffland and Wenron Barron were used in the early days. Whilst Mattador, Shottle and Goldwyn had great influence on the herd in following years. New families have been added after seeing some of the world’s
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PROFILE greatest cows during trips to the Royal Winter Fair, World Dairy Expo and from judging shows and herd competitions around the UK. Descendants of Idde Lustre, Butz - Buttler Gold Barbabra, Medway Supreme Maude, Krull Broker Elegance, Corringham Bob Roxy Red and Valleyvill Lheros Jenn have made a significant influence on the herd in recent years. There are currently 46 EX, 72 VG and 3 GP in the herd of 140 Holsteins and 30 Jerseys who produce 10,406 kg milk, 4.85% fat 3.35% protein and are cubicle housed and fed on grass silage, whole crop or maize and blend in winter. Paddock grazing takes place from early spring to late autumn by day with access to TMR and housing by night. Notable achievements include over 30 All Britain Nominations; BHS Master Breeder Award (1988); Champion Red Cow, UK Dairy Expo and National Holstein Show Champion; Champion calf at the National Holstein Show twice; All Ireland Champions; South Wales Herd Competition Winners and Champion Holstein at the Royal Welsh and Welsh Dairy Show on numerous occasions. Their aim is to breed a balanced high yielding cow with great legs and udders, by combining the best cow families and highest scoring cows of the Holstein breed.
Foxminster
F G Luther & Son, Dorset The Foxminster herd has been based near Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, since Fred and Margaret Luther and their son Colin took on the tenancy of Hill Farm in 1963. Shortly afterwards, Colin married Barbara and they now have two children, Jacqui and Stuart, who will eventually take over the reins. Also involved in the farm (especially
during silage time) are grandchildren Lilian, Charlotte and Ben. Fred Luther always had an eye for an animal capable of giving plenty of milk and was persuaded to go pedigree following numerous purchases from pedigree herds such as Bowerchalke, Knighton and Crichel, plus two females from the Pewsey dispersal sale, Junkita and Jannette. Over the years they have tried to breed cows to suit their hardworking, heavy clay-runningto-sand farm with dry cows having to out-winter. They have an eight standing De-Laval Tandam parlour and oop feeders (introduced in 2009) which have greatly helped with rumen health and increased milk yields. In 2011, the herd topped the NMR annual 305-day production ranking with 11,771kg of milk, 853kg fat and protein. Cows are fed very basic block-cut grass and maize silage in a feed passage. The Luthers like to keep a homebred stock bull on farm and have bred great bulls from purchased cows Sharcombe Snipe and ABS Snowboots. One of their best purchased bulls was Winfrith Exact RM, who was introduced in the 1970s and sired many typical, strong, deep British Friesian females with the capacity to consume large amounts of home-grown food. They were great cattle to put the new Holsteins on, the first being Ullswater Telstar. However, since then the Luthers have tried to select Holstein bulls that are less extreme. It wasn’t until 2018 that the family considered classifying their herd following encouragement from Alta Rep Richard Francis and Holstein UK Classifier Mike Deakins. Five visits later, they now have 20 EX and 36 VG in their herd of 85. Sadly, they have recently said goodbye to Foxminster Modesto Magnolia 2 EX93 who achieved 150,000 tonnes and was a true Foxminster cow in every aspect. The whole family is thrilled that their cows have qualified for the prestigious Master Breeder Award. 10 the journal holstein uk
Holymoor
W J & D M Madin, Derbyshire William Madin’s parents Bill and Dora took on the tenancy at Harewood House in 1964 and started with six cows, before gradually building up to 60 by 1980. The third of four boys, William took to the cows – purchasing the farm in 1987 – and helped increase milk yields to 10,000 litres by 2,000 using ‘PIN’ Sires but realised that it was to the detriment of Type. Comestar Outside was used heavily which helped rump angle (the most important trait in William’s opinion), along with the very much underrated Overside Dragon. Of the 13 cows in the herd by Dragon, 12 are EX (average of 92 points). Current AI sires used in the herd include MVP and Goodwhone. Although the herd only numbers 65, 28 have been classified EX (including five at EX94) with 13 VG and they have an average milk yield of 11,000 litres. Notable cow families in the herd are Sylvia and Debbie. In summer, the herd grazes for 180 days at 1,000ft with compound fed to yield/parlour. In winter, they have a ration with round bale silage and compound fed to yield/parlour. Since 1981, the herd has been completely home bred and was only graded up to pedigree status in 2008 following a visit from Richard Beard. William has said it was “a pleasure meeting Richard. We certainly sing from the same hymn sheet!” The Holymoor herd regularly enters the Derbyshire Herd Competition and was named Best Herd on Inspection in 2016 and 2018. William has never entered any of the herd into shows as he prefers to keep a low profile.
PROFILE
Llancourt
T B & S M Rowlands & K & R L Lewis, Pembrokeshire This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Llancourt herd which went pedigree in 1971. Their mantra has always been that if you are milking cows, you might as well have a good cow to look at and get pleasure from. Daughters Ruth and Rhiannon grew up with the herd competing in calf shows, stock judging and linear assessment. On leaving school they both worked at home and in 1990 Ruth left to marry Jeremy Payne and eventually started the Churchhouse prefix, where they are now joined by their family. In 1992, Rhiannon married Keith and they joined the partnership, prompting a move to a larger farm. Their son Carwyn is also now working on the farm.
Descendants of the Iris family, one of the original graded-up families, can still be seen in the herd today. Bought-in families include Jasmine, Lady, Madge, Millaris, Lalli, Verakke, Princess, Laura and Bequest plus recent purchases Cinderella and Bittersweet. In 2017, grandson Carwyn purchased Sterndale Edg Rubi Ashlyn VG86. In 2007, LLancourt Zenith Madge VG88 bred triplet heifer calves. All were successfully reared and two went on to become EX90 and the third was EX93; throughout their lives they were to be seen grazing together. Today, the herd numbers 220 cows and 230 young-stock with an average yield of 10,583kg, 305 days, at 4.34% fat and 3.37% protein. A TMR feeding system is in place, with all-year-round calving and cubicle housed with some loose housing
for fresh and near-calving cows. Silage is made in-house with round bales. A contractor is only used for umbilical slurry spreading. There are currently 48 EX and 96 VG cows in the herd and in the last 50 years, they have only missed one classification visit. Brynmor and Sally Rowlands commented: “It has been rewarding to build a depth of VG and EX cows producing a lot of milk. On looking back over 50 years we are left wondering where has all the time gone.”
Richaven
R A Bown, Worcestershire The Richaven herd was founded in 1993 by Richard Bown with the goal of breeding the best pedigree Holsteins. The herd has been founded through developing strong maternal lines, with sires primarily
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PROFILE of Canadian breeding alongside the use of some home-bred bulls. The younger generation of the Bown family, Dan and Hannah, are very keen on the farm with both of them now working at home full time. They have both shown their enthusiasm in the show ring with success in showmanship classes. Prominent families within the herd include: Adeen, Adrienne, Dellia, Irene, Katie, Kay, Lucky, Mahala, Rebecca, Roxie, Squaw and Stocking. The Richaven herd has won numerous awards over the years, including Premier Pedigree Herd (2009); Supercow Inter-Breed at AgriScot with Richaven Shottle Squaw VG88 2yr (2011); Richaven Goldwyn Adrienne EX96, All Britain Mature Cow (2013). More recently, Richaven Absolute Stocking VG88-3yr won the Red and White Championship at UK Dairy Expo in 2019.
Sahara
D Jones, Monmouthshire David registered the Sahara prefix in 2006 after meeting Sheikha Alkhalifa. They initially purchased embryos from the US and live animals throughout the UK to establish the herd with the intention of never milking too many cows. Successful sales have been held in 2010, 2016, 2017 and 2019 where they returned some of the top sale averages during that period. Notable females within the herd include Hood ATM Jessica EX94 and Smiddiehill Toystory Ambrosia VG89. The Jessica family has bred
numerous bulls for AI throughout Europe, together with highscoring females both in the UK and mainland Europe. Whilst the Ambrosias are currently extremely successful in the UK, especially Sahara Atwood Ambrosia 5 EX93, who won the Royal Welsh Show in 2015, and her sister Sanchez Ambrosia 3 EX94-2E, winner of UK Dairy Expo in 2019. Commenting on the Master Breeder Award, David says: “It gives me great pleasure to read and hear how well our animals are performing for their current owners and winning the 2021 Master Breeder Award really is the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, Sheikha Alkhalifa passed away two years ago but I know she would have been absolutely thrilled that we have won this prestigious award. It’s now my aim to continue breeding high-class Sahara animals and hopefully be in a position to win this award again in 10 years’ time.”
Whinchat
A C Birkle, Leicestershire This is the second time that Whinchat Holsteins have achieved Master Breeder status. Andrew Birkle’s award-winning herd also won the Premier Herd Competition in 2016 and has had notable success in the show-ring. Over the years the herd has bred the AgriScot Super Cow and Grand Champion, had a Great Yorkshire Show winner and achieved Honourable Mention at the National Holstein Show. Currently numbering 250, the herd comprises of 116 EX, 115 VG and 14 GP and includes prominent families such as: Farrah, Savoire Fare, Tippy, Star, Molli and Beaujolais. Average milk yield is currently 10,500 litres at 4.21% fat and 3.22% protein. During the summer, the herd is grazed outside and housed at night. In winter cows are fed TMR and cake in the parlour and OP feeders. Andrew says the herd is very much a family farm, run on a commercial basis.
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Whitgreave Stubbs Partners Limited, Staffordshire
May Farm has been in the Stubbs family since 1945 with the herd originally registered under the Maydew prefix. When Paul took over from his father and uncle in 2009, he started the Whitgreave herd. The original 86 acres has gradually been built up to today’s 180 acres. The Whitgreave herd of 120 milkers (including drys) and 100 young-stock comprises 35 EX, and 53 VG, including 13 VG two-yearolds. Current average milk yield is 12,200kg at 4% fat 3.2% protein and the herd is milked via two Lely A5 robots. The herd has been fully housed since February 2019, when the robots were installed. They are fed a full TMR consisting of grass silage, maize, wholecrop and blend. Prominent families within the herd are: Amy, Ashlyn, Fools Gold, Zandra, Rae, Diamond, Christine, Barbie, Rhapsody, Rosie. Three-quarters of the herd is served to sexed semen and current bulls in the flask include Chief, King Doc, Summerfest, Have It All, R2D2 and Crushtime. There are also still a few families in the current herd which can be traced back to Maydew breeding, and these include Whitgreave Bolivia Christine EX94-7E, nine calves, still in the milking herd, with daughters by Shottle and Pepper and granddaughters by High Octane and Barbican, as well as Whitgreave Attwood Diamond EX92-2E. All of the Diamonds can be traced back to EX94 Stormatic x EX94 Lindy. New families are purchased to bring in fresh bloodlines. Still in the herd are Ridgefield Bollen Amy EX957E (nine calves), Sterndale Tal Chip Ashlyn EX94-2E (five calves) Panda Fanta Fools Gold Red VG88 (two calves). Whitgreave Supershot Rosie EX93-2E (four calves) is projected to yield 17,800 litres in 305 days. Notable show achievements include Champion Herd, Staffordshire Holstein Club (2017) and Champion Herd, Staffordshire Agricultural Society (2019).
EDITORIAL
Tags – a more efficient, cost-effective way of getting the measure of a cow By LIZZIE BONSALL
Until recently, dairy farmers would have to wait for bulls to produce daughters, cows to have several lactations, classification scores and milk recording data to gain a good view on the performance of an animal. This all takes many years and investment of course. AHDB estimates it costs £2,000 to get a cow to its first lactation and, with production margins ever tightening, efficient use of investments to ensure maximum gain is essential. There are a number of measures we can take to understand much more about the future performance of an animal at a younger age, as well as gaining health status. A simple tissue sample allows for genomic testing, parentage verification and health data: • Genomics provides a greater reliability on the future performance and traits of an animal
• Parentage verification ensures correct record keeping • BVD testing allows for PIs to be picked out and ensure they do not remain in the herd All of this data can be measured from a tissue sample which can be obtained at the point of tagging. The Approved Registered Cattle (ARC) range features tags specifically designed for both BVD and DNA sampling across a wide selection of tag types. This allows the animal to have a sample taken easily at the point of tagging with official identification tags, saving the need to retag or sample another time. Visit www.approvedregisteredcattle.com for further information or call the ARC team on: 0345 873 4210
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Catch Up Before the Price Goes Up Do you have any un-registered Holsteins or Friesians on your farm? If so, then don’t miss out on the chance to grade them up to pedigree before our prices increase in June 2022. Following a periodic pricing structure review, the Holstein UK Board of Trustees have considered the following: •
For Holstein UK to remain a recognised breed society, we have had to adhere to new legislation regarding the standards for animal registrations and certificates.
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Therefore the Board have agreed to increase the price of Whole Herd Grade Up's as of 1st June 2022. Any animals which are not graded up by this date will be charged at the new rate. The new premium charges will also apply to customers on Holstein Complete who do not register their calves within the correct time limits.
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UK Dairy Day 2021
WE’RE BACK! & Good To Go
As we start to positively move forward following 17 months of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the UK Dairy Day team are committed to UK Dairy Day taking place on Wednesday 15th September 2021 at the International Centre, Telford. With all adults over 40 expected to have received the double vaccine and the sheer scale of the vaccine roll-out for other age groups, there is the confidence that the event will go ahead. Meetings have been held and continue to be held with key parties including the local authority and venue. Everything is being done so that the event can be staged responsibly with additional measures in place to ensure visitors, staff and exhibitors feel safe at the event. • Changes to layouts and expertise in crowd management to avoid build-up in popular areas • Additional ventilation systems for internal exhibition areas • Enhanced cleaning regime and waste disposal • Hand sanitiser available across the site • Implementation of relevant industry guidelines Behind the scenes, the UK Dairy Day team are working on all elements of the event and thank everyone for the continued support, feedback and cooperation as changes are implemented to ensure the event can return safely.
UK Dairy Day Event Director, Sue Cope, revealed: “We have been overwhelmed with positive support and reaction from the industry to make the event happen. The team has already planned and implemented additional measures to safeguard and reassure our exhibitors and visitors. It is unmistakably clear the vaccines are working and the sheer scale of the vaccine roll-out has supported the freedom to enable the event to happen. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to UK Dairy Day at Telford on Wednesday 15th September.”
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UK Dairy Day will bring all facets of the dairy industry together at the International Centre in Telford. After months of virtual working and socialising this will be the first dairy trade event to be held since lockdown in March 2020. It will be the place to be on Wednesday 15th September and a great opportunity for anyone connected to the dairy industry to network, share knowledge, learn, and most importantly make future business decisions. Across internal and external exhibition areas will be exhibitors showcasing products, services and technologies on the market to enhance dairy business performance and efficiency. The Sharing Knowledge Zone will be located on the first floor with professional service providers, charities and colleges on hand to offer advice and support. A careers board will be available for visitors and exhibitors to advertise current opportunities within the dairy industry, and DeLacy Executive representatives will also be in attendance as an associate sponsor.
Dairy cattle will return to the event which will host the National Shows for Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Holstein breeds, along with classes for Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey. The stall booking deadline for cattle exhibitors is Friday 6th August 2021 and the cattle entry deadline is Friday 3rd September 2021. A fantastic leading line-up of judges will cast their professional eye over the show ring. • • • • • •
The National Ayrshire Show Judge - John Suffern The National Brown Swiss Show Judge - Stuart Williams The National Holstein Show Judge - David Booth Dairy Shorthorn Show Judge - Owain Harries Guernsey Show Judge - Dawn Coryn Jersey Show Judge - Ben Etteridge
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The place to be on 15th September One of the highlights for visitors is the practical demonstrations taking place throughout the day. Tim Carter and his team return to the external trade stand area where they will demonstrate foot trimming and knife sharpening, including block work. The qualified team of independent foot trimmers will demonstrate the key to the success of any task is having the right tools for the job. The practical demonstrations on dairy cows will be streamed to a large TV screen with commentary so visitors could see first-hand the detail required. They will also be highlighting The Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board, a self-funding non-profit organisation aimed at improving the health, welfare and mobility of the national herd, through ensuring its members promote, achieve and maintain a recognised and validated standard of cattle hoof care.
Scarsdale Vets return to present their innovative and engaging demonstration using paint to visualise and understand calf anatomy. Throughout the day the ‘Beneath the Black and White’ calf painting uses paint to assist the understanding of calf health and welfare. In Hall 3 foyer, adjacent to the cattle lines will be the NBDC breed village where an experienced team of classifiers will do live Type Classification and Linear Scoring demonstrations.
The new product zone, sponsored by IDEXX, will showcase any new products or services that have launched over the last 12 months. Displayed in the concourse these will be judged during the event. In addition judging of trade stands and cattle lines will take place and awards presented for Best Small, Medium and Large Internal trade stands, Best External trade stand, Best Presented Lines, Tidy Lines, along with the Holstein UK Premier Exhibitor Award and the Holstein UK Premier Breeder Award.
A leading line up of speakers will be part of the three panels for the seminar zone on the first floor. The seminars will cover key topics related to farming without subsidies, climate change, and market conditions.
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UK Dairy Day 2021 Q&A with the National Holstein Show judge How has this changed over the years? I think stature is less important now and feel balance and overall quality plays a bigger part. Udders have probably made the biggest improvement over the years cows need to look well on the move and not just stood still in the line-up. What order of preference do you place on production/health/ type? An overall combination of these 3 things but type will probably come first as if you breed the right type of cow, her production and health will follow. What is the first thing you look at when you select an AI sire? The cow family behind the sire and the sire stacks on both the maternal and paternal lines. I always ask myself if the matings in the pedigree will work.
Hosting the National Holstein Show, UK Dairy Day welcomes David Booth to judge a leading line up of Holstein cattle. David, who is a fourth-generation farmer, has judged at many shows throughout the UK and previous appointments include the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show, Balmoral Show and the Royal Welsh Show. What have been the breeding highlights at Feizor? Winning the Royal Show was a childhood dream, and in 2005 we had Champion Holstein with Cleevale Storm Meggie. Winning the Premier Herd in 2012 and Master Breeder in 2017. Also breeding Feizor Shottle Delia and Feizor Shottle Joy, 2 remarkable cows still milking in the herd due again with their 13th and 11th calves respectively. What are you looking for in your cows stood at the top of the line-up? Balanced cows with width throughout and great mammary systems. I like cows with nice bone quality, breed character in the head and neck with correct rump structure and that can track well on the move.
Which is the cow that you have admired the most internationally? There have been many great cows over the years, and haven’t seen them all in person. I would say in the show ring R F Goldwyn Hailey impressed me most. She was an out and out dairy cow with strength, femininity and probably the best locomotion of any cow I have seen in a show ring. Another cow which I really admired was on my first trip to North America. I came across C Taraley Astro Sherri. She was not the tallest cow back then which probably went against her but looking back she was a cow ahead of her time. What tips you would give to the next generation entering the showing world? Obviously, you need passion and hard work really does pay off. The preparation before the shows is the most important. The main thing is to enjoy it and remember you never stop learning. Where do you see your business in the next 5 years – are there any plans to change breeding regimes? My main focus will be to breed high producing, high type, profitable cows as I always believe you can always sell a good one. Automation might play a bigger role in the future but as I feel labour is the biggest challenge in the industry, we need more young people coming into the industry who are eager to learn and adapt new strategies. The packed schedule for the centre stage cattle show will see breeders compete for a share of the prize fund. Entry is free with thanks to cattle infrastructure sponsor NWF Agriculture. The cattle entry deadline is Friday 3rd September 2021. 18
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Families From Every Angle Early classifier advice to focus on “good families with good type” still holds true for the Throup family owners of the Dalesbrad herd. Sarah Liddle reports.
Today’s Dalesbrad herd is run by husband-and-wife team Allan and Susan Throup, alongside their eldest son Richard. They are aided by two part-time loyal employees – Henry and James – Richard’s wife Claire… and the wider family that extends to six other sons and daughters and 13 grandchildren. Herd home is Higher House Farm, located near Skipton in North Yorkshire. The farm land altitude ranges from 600 and 1,150 feet above sea level, including 100 acres of land near the River Aire, which is used for silage, and a further 360 acres of hill land that the grazing cows share with 300 lambing ewes. Allan’s parents Kenneth and Janie bought Higher House Farm in the 1960s for £6,000, and over the years helped set up all six of their sons 20 the journal holstein uk
with farms in their own right. In 1994 Allan’s father retired, and the business was split between Allan and his brother John. Allan and Susan registered the Dalesbrad prefix – in homage to their Dales location and proximity to the village of Bradley. Sadly, the herd they were developing during the late 1990s fell victim to the Foot and Mouth cull of 2001. The current herd was stocked with purchases from Allan’s cousin Billy Throup’s nearby Bradla herd, as well as the Roebrooks herd from near Garstang. Meanwhile, the Priscilla family goes back to Peter Waring and family at Winton, with other cattle arriving from local farms and sales. The most recent cow families to be introduced are the Adrienna
PROFILE and Rebecca families from the Holmedale dispersal of David and Dee Holmes near Otley. While Higher House has been farmed by the Throup family since 1939, Richard joined the partnership in 2002. Numbers grew extensively during the first period of the millennium and, with the buildings fit to burst, the family took the decision to hold an on-farm reduction sale in July 2018. Some 175 head, including 110-plus milkers, were sold to enable capital release for on-farm improvements and to reduce the workload to enable Allan and Susan to take a little more time off. Today Richard has a more manageable herd size of around 125 cows in milk and 10 dry cows, although sexed semen and the use of stock bulls means there are 125 followers. The range of buildings now enables around 50 dairy beef to be taken through to finishing. Numbers have been steadily building since the 2018 sale, with the family anticipating there will soon be a surplus to sell, as the farm lends itself to being a mixed enterprise. Followers of Allan on Twitter will, over the years, have been warmed by the plethora of pictures he has shared of farming in this picturesque and sometimes challenging Yorkshire terrain; Allan cites taking pictures as one of his ‘spare time hobbies’. But, as he says, the honour of owning land is an often-unappreciated asset and he enjoys taking time to embrace it, share it and reflect on it through his passion for photography.
of 4.15% fat and 3.13% protein, with cell count of a mere 103, and Bactoscan of under 20. To achieve this, Richard may need to reduce the number of breeding sheep to enable some wholecrop wheat to be grown (25 acres), for incorporation into the diet and reduce the expense of bought-in feed. With his fields having good soil depth, Richard believes the expense of reseeding will provide 20 years’ worth of return on investment in cow productivity. When Allan first classified the Dalesbrad herd he recalls asking the classifier who had the best herds of cows. The ready response was: “The breeders who used a bull from their best cow families, as it results in uniformity across the herd”. This advice has been heeded by the Throups to great effect over the years; stock bulls such as Dalesbrad Top Gun, Road Atlas, Profit, Top Link, Hugo Boss, Prince and, latterly, Keth, have all left their mark on the herd.
Allan and Richard agree that Dalesbrad Prince seems to be hitting the right notes as a sire of stock within the herd. He stems from the Princess family (which is particularly suited to the farm) and scored EX93, while his dam is the LP100 Dalesbrad Roy Princess EX936E, who peaked in her fifth lactation at 11,691kg at 3.89% fat and 2.91% protein, while yielding six 10,000kgplus 305 records. Alongside Prince, sired by SeagullBay Silver, she has produced the EX90-scored Dalesbrad Keth by O Kaffeine and bred VG daughters by Dalesbrad Road Atlas, Tallent Geneva and Lookout Pesce Hampton. Her highest-scored daughter is the EX91 Dalesbrad Cancun Princess who is now in her fourth lactation in the herd, having calved in midMarch 2021, and giving over 50kg per day at 4.7% fat and 2.72% protein in her last test with cells of only 12. Prince, meanwhile, now has 16 daughters milking, of which at
Dalesbrad Baltimor Budess with twin Artist heifers – now in calf themselves
Although the farm is on higher ground, it is generally dry and south facing. Getting snowed in is not uncommon in winter but, come springtime, there is an abundance of grass. Grass is a mainstay and an extensive pasture reseeding policy helps the farm’s drive for profitability. On a rolling 12-month average this is currently over 21ppl for Margin Over Purchased Feed. Herd target is to increase daily yield per cow to 30kg-plus, while maintaining its component measures 21 the journal holstein uk
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the most recent classification four scored VG-2yrs and a further 10 are GP, while 46 of his daughters are registered at Dalesbrad, ensuring his influence will continue for some years to come.
just been bought to run with heifers and the calves being reared on farm to sell as stores. So sexed semen will be used on second calvers and above when the cow is showing a strong heat.
Richard has been pleased by the good temperament of Prince’s daughters, who are quiet to milk in the parlour and are stamped with good front ends and robust modern dairy strength – in part from his cow family and in part his sire Silver.
The on-farm sale held on 20th July 2018 (with CCM Auctions and Harrison and Hetherington), came after a prolonged period of dry weather and diminishing grass which no doubt dampened prices. Top price fell to Dalesbrad Top Gun, a Sandy-Valley Bolton sired two-year-old bull, who went on and bred well for the Southwell family at Luddenfoot where he wasn’t replaced until last year.
However, the days of using a Holstein stock bull for Dalesbrad are likely to be numbered as bulls prove harder to handle and more sexed semen is used. The herd’s oldest cow, Dalesbrad Shottle Lena EX94-6E (who was just raised to EX94 in her 11th lactation with EX97 body, EX93 feet and legs and EX92 mammary) is safely in-calf to sexed Denver for August, having yielded over 112 tonnes lifetime. The Throups have found sexed semen to be highly effective on cows in the herd, while an Angus bull has
Meanwhile one of the other top stories from the day was top-priced milker Dalesbrad Meridian Priscilla. Six months into her first lactation and already scoring VG86, she joined Robert and Elaine Butterfield’s Ingleview herd for 2,300gns. She has since gone on to score an EX91 third calver, having had a Secretariat heifer in November 2020, after a second lactation at 13,215kg at 4.21% fat and 3.02%. That completes
Dalesbrad O’Kaffeine Doris VG88 2nd calver gave 10,172kg at 5.51% fat in her first lactation.
eight generations of VG or EX from the Priscillas – her dam being an EX94-3E Shottle daughter of a EX914E September Storm Priscilla. The herd base is very much built on cow families with many favourites for Allan and Richard, such as the Princesses and Priscillas. Also of note are the Lenas, Dawns, Dorises, Kores, Moss Roses and Profits. While the herd is of a relatively young demographic, the family expects some of the older cows in the herd – which weren’t sold in 2018 as they were unfit or at the wrong stage – have flourished with the reduction in pressure from herd numbers. Today’s herd boasts seven cows in their fifth lactation and above while over 75 of the milkers are in their first or second lactation. One of the herd’s heaviest milkers is the seventh-calver Dalesbrad Goldenboy Beatexus, who has just gone EX90 for the third time and is a second-generation VG or EX. She is already approaching 75 tonnes lifetime, with two 10,000kg-plus 305 lactations and a further two 12,000kg-plus 305-day records, while she gave 13,195kg at 5.18% fat in her sixth. Fresh since March, she is now
Dalesbrad Bossrose Princess GP82 is fresh in her third and has just won the Best Exhibitor bred cow in the Yorkshire Holstein Club herds competition 2021.
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Allan, Susan and Richard Throup pictured with Dalesbrad Shottle Lena coming with her 12th calf and Dalesbrad Atlas Clicky coming her 11th calf
giving almost 60kg per day, with a GP83 Fantasmic daughter. She also has three younger daughters by Ingleview Benedict, Lineman and Outlay and is served again this lactation to sexed Outlay. The herd encapsulates 117 classified animals with 11 EX, 43 VG and 63 GP – commendable with such a young herd, as many will mature into higher scores as they age. The herd averages 10,018kg at 4.15% fat and 3.14% protein on the milk records with a calving interval of 384 days. The selection of bulls is not dissimilar to the whole herd ethos – from good families with good
type – meaning service sires include Applejax, Denver, Yikes, Unix, Sassafras, Outlay, Artist and the new high-type sire Legend-Maker Victor from Semex. Cows are generally turned out in mid-April, with the feeding regime of the milkers based on grazing with a mix at night, alongside 1-10kg of concentrate fed to yield in the parlour. The summer ration includes the TMR with 2kg blend per head, while the winter ration includes grass silage with 5kg
Winters at Dalesbrad are beautiful…. but often challenging
Dalesbrad Prince is hitting the right notes at Higher House Farm with 46 daughters registered – 16 of them milking
blend per head, with the TMR also incorporating Micasorb, Megalac, Limestone Flour and minerals. Feed is supplied by I’Ansons Bros based at Masham, with Matthew Sharpe advising on the nutrition and rationing to attain the high levels of production achieved alongside grazing. The calves are reared on straw until 12 weeks of age and then either grazed or reared in cubicles, in winter housing at buildings owned by cousin Billy where the Bradla herd was milked until his retirement. There are some 80-90 spaces there that house the bulling and in-calf heifers, while dry cows are housed on straw and the milkers are in two cubicle sheds, one of which was refitted after the 2018 sale. With the farm’s milk sold to Arla on a 360 contract, Dalesbrad has focussed on improving herd health over recent years, aiming to calve for the first time at two years, with a few going over this. The herd is vaccinated for IBR, Lepto and BVD as well as Johne’s monitoring through the milk recording with CIS.
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Farm facts
Dalesbrad Roy Princess EX93-6E is a cow that has suited the Throups and leaves a legacy in today’s Dalesbrad herd through both sons and daughters.
Dalesbrad Lamar Doris GP84, she has a yearling daughter by Dalesbrad Keth from July 2020.
• F arm is situated 600-1,150ft above sea level • 4 60 acres –100 acres near River Aire (used for silage); 360 acres of hill land (for grazing) • C ows turned out in mid-April • F amily labour plus two part-time employees • F eeding regime – grazing with a mix at night, alongside 1-10kg of concentrate fed to yield in the parlour • S ummer ration includes the TMR with 2kg blend per head; winter ration includes grass silage with 5kg blend per head, with the TMR also incorporating Micasorb, Megalac, Limestone Flour and minerals • C alves are reared on straw until 12 weeks of age and then either grazed or reared in cubicles
Herd facts • 1 25 cows in milk, 10 dry cows, 125 followers, plus 50 dairy beef • 1 0,018kg at 4.15% fat and 3.14% protein • SCC 103 • Calving interval 384 days • 1 17 classified animals with 11 EX, 43 VG and 63 GP • M ilk sold to Arla on a 360 contract • V accinated for IBR, Lepto and BVD as well as Johne’s through CIS milk recording
All 13 grandchildren.
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Sires
– Notable Dalesbrad stock bulls: Dalesbrad Top Gun, Road Atlas, Profit, Top Link, Hugo Boss, Prince and latterly Keth; AI Sires: Applejax, Denver, Yikes, Unix, Sassafras, Outlay, Artist and the new high type sire LegendMaker Victor Dalesbrad’s Moss Rose family traces back to Hedges Moss Rose, who sold for £6,000 at 11 years of age in the 1920s – the same sum Allan’s father paid for Higher House Farm in the 1960s.
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The herd is grazed outside day and night from mid-March until mid-October
Vision and passion take dairy herd and business to next level Many dairy units took a hit at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, in 2020. One of them, South Wales-based Goitre Holsteins, quickly adjusted to the ‘new normal’ and today, as well as running a top pedigree herd, they’re also managing a successful milkvending enterprise. Rachael Porter talked to them about their initiative 26 the journal holstein uk
PROFILE Gareth and Monica BenyonThomas run Goitre Fach in Hendy, Pontarddulias, with son Ifan – and part-time help from their other son, vet Rhys. Longstanding staff member Phillip Williams and other part-time relief staff complete the team. Adding value to the herd’s milk is something the family has been considering for a while. And when Covid-19 struck, and milk buyer Freshways ran into difficulties because its food service market vanished overnight, the family decided to plough ahead with its plans and invest in a milk vending machine, trading as Llaeth Beynon Dairy. “In some ways, lockdown was good for us because it accelerated our plans – we decided it was time to get on with it,” says Ifan, who runs the diversification with help from his girlfriend Elin. There are a few milking vending machines dotted around Wales,
but the Benyon-Thomas’ is a little different. It’s the third one in the UK that also dispenses fresh milkshakes. The farmyard itself wasn’t the ideal location for the Daisy Vending machine, but the family found the perfect spot on the edge of a field, a mile from the farm and close to a road just off Junction 48 of the M4. Despite its location, the road by the field is quiet enough and wide enough for people to park. There’s also space for parking next to the converted shipping container where the vending machine is housed.” The decision to order the vending machine and move plans forward was taken at the end of June 2020. A 16-week wait for delivery gave Ifan just enough time to build the pasteurising room, organise the site, design and manufacture glass bottles, plan and prepare where it would stand, and install on-farm facilities to pasteurise the milk. The family started selling milk
Milk is dispensed into branded glass bottles and is now sold at three different sites
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through the machine in mid-October – the week before the second Covid-19 lockdown began. “Looking back that also worked in our favour. People needed to get out for a walk and it was somewhere to go, with the children, and buy a milkshake,” says Ifan, adding that sales have far surpassed their expectations. “So much so that I went down to check the machine and saw upwards of 50 people queuing to use it. Running a cash-free system allowed us to open 24 hours a day and we’ve cameras in the unit. People have been coming to buy milk at 2am. It’s been such an eye opener.” Demand was such that a second machine was installed on the same site early this year, in a bid to reduce the size of the queues and keep up with customers’ round-the-clock desire to purchase milk. Ifan and Elin have also installed another machine 15 miles away in Swansea, close to a café. And
another is about to be set up in Ammanford – alongside a shop in the next-door village – as a joint venture with a local business. “It’s really taken off. And we’re extremely busy. There are no more additional machines planned for the immediate future. We need to consolidate and adjust to a new routine and way of working first,” says Ifan. Not only is vending direct to customers adding value to some of the herd’s milk – one litre of whole pasteurised milk sells for £1.20 and half a litre is 70p – the family believes the venture is also helping reconnect farming and food production with consumers.
Calves, reared by Monica, are by either sexed semen or genomic-tested stock bulls
Milkshakes are incredibly popular and are also sold in one-litre and half-litre containers – priced at £2 and £1.30 respectively. Flavours offered are chocolate, banana and strawberry and Ifan adds a ‘special guest’ option each month. “We let the customers vote for the flavour they’d most like via social media,” explains Ifan. “We want to develop that – it’s essential to the long-term prosperity of any farming business. So once social distancing restrictions have been removed and the threat of the virus has passed, we plan to have a few farm open days.” Ifan’s full-time dedication to the milkvending enterprise means Rhys, who also works as a dairy vet, now plays a key role in managing the herd with his father Gareth at the family’s Carmarthenshire-based unit. He oversees the health of the family’s herd and also helps his father make the best possible breeding decisions. Gareth was named as a Holstein UK Master Breeder in 2020. “So he certainly doesn’t need any help from me when it comes to breeding,” says Rhys. “But I certainly share his passion and he allows me to make decisions. He’s done that since I was a boy.” It was Rhys who pushed for the herd to be upgraded to pedigree 20 years ago. “For as long as I can remember
As well as milk, the vending machines also dispense milkshakes that are proving to be incredibly popular, particularly with children
I was fascinated by the pedigree data – the dams and sires and the performance figures. And we’d also been milk recording for many years. “So we were ‘doing it all’, so to speak, in terms of pedigree breeding and keeping records. We just didn’t have it on official paper. So dad said that when I went to secondary school, we could register the herd.” The Goitre herd has also classified for the past 15 years. “It was a natural progression really. Why bother to register if no-one’s going to come onto farm with a fresh pair of eyes and tell you if you’re going in the right direction?” Today’s herd looks very different to the one founded by Gareth’s father, 28 the journal holstein uk
Cliff, back in the 1950s. That was a British Friesian herd and Gareth and Monica began upgrading with Holstein bloodlines in the 1980s, predominantly to add more milk and improve type.
Management system
The herd calves all year round, with a larger block in autumn. Cows are housed during the winter and fed forage at the feed barrier – a mixture of grass and maize silage. Individual cows and heifers are then topped up to yield with concentrates fed through the parlour (18% protein) and through out-of-parlour feeders (20% protein). Herd average milk yield stands at 11,156kg, at 4.04% butterfat and 3.32% protein, with a somatic cell count of less than 100,000 cells/ml. Heifers average 9,960 litres and calve for the
PROFILE based farm vet practice, working predominantly with dairy herds, so he’s not too far away.
Two of the herd’s 38 EX cows Goitre Amazon Olwen 3 EX91 (left) and Goitre Pluto Margaret EX95-3E
first time between 22 and 25-monthsold. Higher yielding fresh calvers are housed at night and buffer fed during the summer. But the rest of the herd goes out to graze, day and night, from mid-March. “We’re near the coast overlooking the Gower Peninsular – we catch the Gulf Stream – and it’s also a south-facing farm with light soils,” says Gareth. “So it’s good for grazing and the cows are out well into mid-October. They’re all housed again by early November.” A mixture of strip and paddock grazing is used and four cuts of silage are taken each year. Herd fertility is managed using a Cogent technician service during the winter – from the moment the cows are housed. “In spring, when we turn the herd out, they’re joined by genomically-tested sires – we have two or three bulls that run with the herd on rotation,” explains Gareth. “We buy them from David Jones’ Monmouthshire-based pedigree Wiltor herd and have done for the past nine years or so.” This means approximately 50% of the herd is put in calf via AI with Holstein sires and the other half is served by the genomically-tested bulls. This system of breeding management serves the herd well and frees up time for other tasks. “We can still spend the time on selecting sires and bulls and carefully matching them to cows and heifers. But the RMS technician
Monica takes charge of calf rearing, as well as other day-to-day herd management tasks. “She’s the glue that keeps the farm running,” says Gareth, adding that she also manages the family’s awardwinning pedigree Berrichon flock of 300 ewes. The largest flock in the country has had success at the Royal Welsh show, including winning several breed championships, as well as the Reserve overall Inter-Breed sheep in the show.
takes the strain of heat detection and AI in the winter and the young bulls do the work in the summer,” he says.
“It really is a team effort and we all have our particular roles, passions and strengths,” says Gareth.
“We’re looking to breed mediumsized and robust cows, with plenty of milk. We try and combine PLI and health traits with high scores for type, mammary, as well as legs and feet. “Sires have to be close to +2 for type and mammary, with a correct linear, and ideally have a PLI above +£600.
Unsurprisingly, given Rhys’ profession, health is a key focus for the herd and not just when it comes to breeding. It’s a high-health status herd, monitored for Johne’s disease, free from IBR, and vaccinated for BVD. “These are diseases where we can take actions, be that testing, monitoring, strict protocols and/ or vaccination programmes,” says Gareth.
“Our perfect cow would complete at least five lactations – yielding in excess of 60,000kg – and then command a good price as a barren cull. “We’re happy with milk yield, so we’re not selecting so aggressively for yield at the moment. It just happens naturally if you’re milking and managing healthy, robust cows.” Influential sires used in the past, include several Goldwyn sons. Planet, Mogul and their sons have also had a big influence on the herd. There are some heifers milking by Endco Superhero that are quite promising, while the in-calf heifers by Rubicon and Lambda really stand out at the moment. There are some genomic young bulls, such as Nortonhill R2D2, Cal-Roy Jazz, Mr Sprhero Twister, and Mr Farnear Helix Twitch, in the unit’s AI flask, as well as some straws from proven-sire EDG Rubicon and ‘type’ bull Stantons Chief. Rhys and his wife Sarah-Jane are directors of a Carmarthen29 the journal holstein uk
Bovine TB is another matter entirely. “We’re a closed herd – we have been for 15 years. But we’re plagued by wildlife. There’s little we can do here, as we’re in a TB hot spot. And we have had breakdowns. The most recent was two years ago and we lost 60 head of cattle. Devastating, of course, and another reason to use sexed semen – so we have plenty of replacements. We’re breeding them from our top genetic merit cows and heifers.” The family has been genomically testing heifers for the past two years and already they’ve seen a marked improvement. “The 50 heifers that we’re currently serving have just been tested and their average gPLI is more than £300, while average milk genomic value is almost +400kg – the top heifer tested +938kg for milk,” says Rhys, clearly excited about this technology. Many genomically-tested heifers are now in milk. “And what we’ve seen on paper is what we’re seeing in front of us. We’ll continue to
PROFILE were VG88 and one was VG89 – maximum score. It was well worth the wait,” says Rhys. Showing also puts a spotlight on the family’s breeding policy and they have attended the Pontarddulais Agricultural Show, which is held on August Bank Holiday Monday, for several decades. “It’s an annual outing and, as children, we always had a great time and took part in the young handler classes. Holstein champion at 2019 Pontarddulais Agricultural Show
genomically test heifers. It means that we can make truly informed breeding decisions and accelerate the genetic progress of the herd. Genomic information on health traits allows us to see the invisible.” The bottom 15% of the herd is bred to Belgian Blue or Limousin beef semen. The family aims to breed 120 replacements a year, creating a surplus. “We sell between 50 and 60 head a year and using the sexed semen and genomic technology helps us to maintain numbers and make more informed decisions when selecting stock to rear and sell,” says Gareth. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, they’re behind with classifications, but eager to catch up. “It’s always interesting to see how cows and heifers score. We had a visit in late November and we had several second-calvers to put in front of the classifier. Seven
“There are six or so great dairy herds in this area, so we also enjoy a bit of friendly rivalry,” adds Gareth. Looking to late 2021 and beyond, Gareth says that there are rough plans in place to begin expanding the herd – sometime during the next decade. But Covid-19 has put a different slant on that.
Future plans
Rhys would also like to see a return to the local show in 2022 and to continue with genomic testing of heifers. “The former we can’t guarantee, but the testing will continue. We’ll get to the point when our entire herd will have been genomically tested and I’m excited to see just how fast our rate of genetic gain will have been during that period. It’s going to be a gamechanger,” he adds. The family is equally excited about the future. “I think everyone is, after such a difficult and unpredictable 18 months,” says Gareth. “There are always things beyond your control, but it’s about rising to the challenges and making – and taking – opportunities when they come your way.”
In spring, the herd is joined outside by two or three genomic-tested stock bulls purchased from David Jones’ Wiltor herd in Monmouthshire
Farm facts Unit size: 271 hectares, comprising grass leys, woodland and 20 hectares of forage maize. Soil type: light, sandy Altitude: up to 120 metres above sea Annual rainfall: >1,500mm Other livestock: 300-strong flock of Pedigree Berrichon breeding ewes and offspring.
Herd facts Herd size: 250 cows plus 250 followers Average yield: >11,100 litres, at 4.04% butterfat and 3.32% protein SCC: 100,000 cells/ml Calving interval: 398 days Heifer age at first calving: 22-25 months
Current AI sires Nortonhill R2D2 Cal-Roy Jazz Mr Sprhero Twister Mr Farnear Helix Twitch EDG Rubicon Stantons Chief
Stock bulls Wiltor Charley (Wiltor Silver Centerpiece X DG Charley) Wiltor Overside World Cup (Cottonabbots Penmanship Jessica x ABS Achiever)
Goitre Holsteins Classifications 38 EX 99 VG
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Maude reigns supreme as the People’s Champion By Richard Beard
Atop page 74 in the Centenary Scrapbook, Medway Supreme Maude stands proud after being voted All Britain Mature Cow 2002 when she was also the breed’s highest-scored cow at 97 points. The caption which states “Longevity, production, conformation and pedigree – she had it all” fits even more firmly today. To be crowned the People’s Champion 19 years later is truly “the all”. From an elite group of 12 of the breed’s most respected matrons over the past 40 years, Maude emerged top in a very close contest where the youngest contender, Davlea Bradnick Alicia, had to settle for Reserve. Other rivals included five Royal and five National Holstein Show (NHS) Champions with 17 championships between them at these two events alone. Any one of these candidates would have been a worthy winner – but the honour was bestowed to the furthest travelled, a Canadian import. Maude lived out all of her 19 years in the McCormick family’s noted Hilltara herd near Bangor, County Down, in Northern Ireland. She was bred by Court and Brent Carmichael of Medway Farms, Ilderton, Western Ontario and born in August 1982.
“The Millennium Maudes” at the 2000 NHS, Denis O’Neill leads Maude to Res. Senior Champion honours while daughter, Hilltara Integrity Maude wins the heifer in-milk championship for Sam McCormick.
The Medway prefix was registered by the Carmichael brothers in 1916 and one of these was Court’s grandfather. His father Calvin purchased what proved an exceptional cow in the 1932 London Hospital Farm sale, this being Akkrum Mercedes, founder of the “M” family. Despite buyers constantly selecting members of this tribe, their tendency to produce heifer calves ensured that the family flourished. Court maintains that Medway’s coveted three separate Master Breeder shields were gained by 31 the journal holstein uk
between 60-75% of the points being generated from the “M” family. The longevity of the Medway herd itself was recognised as Holstein Canada presented them the Centenary Award shortly before the herd’s dispersal in 2016. For this article, just the four direct dams are briefly described, beginning with Empress Marsha VG87, the herd’s best daughter of the extremely popular Downalane Reflection Emperor, a son of Citation R. Her VG daughter was Papoose
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“The Maude Squad” Maude with the McCormick family and friends who have much silverware to polish.
Marcia by Sleepy Hollow Papoose, a Californian bull whose Astronaut dam was out of S H Marq I Papoose, one of Hanoverhills elite brood cows. She in turn was bred to Maries Thunder, Starlite son from an EX show winning Astronaut that also had an EX Marquis dam. This resulted in Thunder Macie, who went on to score VG88 and notch up 110,000kg lifetime, but her greatest contribution to the herd was Matta Marlie. This cow also scored VG88 and Court considered her the bestuddered cow at Medway and sired by Butlerview Mattador, a Citation R – Fond Matt combination. The breed was entering the Starbuck era and the newly-proven and locally-bred Startmore Supreme was chosen as a likely candidate for success, being from the famous family of Jim Mar D Astronaut Gail EX. The joining of Supreme to Marlie gave Maude four crosses of Astronaut as well as a double cross of two ABC sons, Citation R and Marquis. Maude’s characteristics may owe as much to Harborcrest Rose Milly EX97, the dam of Astronaut, as anything else in her pedigree.
The All Time People’s Choice Junior Heifer, Maude 10 now a VG89 2nd calver.
Within six months of her birth, Maude was consigned with a host of other Canadian imports to the first Transatlantic Sale organised by Alan and Rosemary Shufflebotham and Don Rowntree. Sam McCormick studied the catalogue having made the decision to add a pure Holstein family to his Holstein Friesian Hilltara herd. Narrowing it down to two heifers, he was too busy to attend but his good neighbour Wilson Patton went to the sale and phoned to say the Maude’s type matched up to her pedigree. At 3,200gns (well below the sale average) the gavel fell and Sam was her new owner – but another month passed before Maude arrived home due to quarantine restrictions. Maude never stopped eating and growing but her eventual stature of 64” surprised not only Sam, but her breeder back in Canada, as Court informed the writer that her dam was turned down for EX as the Classifier considered her “not quite big enough”! Completing 166 tonnes lifetime, Maude’s nine lactations on 3X, average 13,912kg, 305, 3.5%, 3.2%, 142 production index, with her 32 the journal holstein uk
sixth reaching 17,227kg, 305, 3.6%. 3.2%, 1166kg CFP. Maude’s lasting influence is as a 28 star brood cow from 14 registered daughters all classified – 7 EX, 6 VG and 1 GP84 – and from these there are another 80 EX and 120 VG Maudes carrying the Hilltara prefix. Maude’s best daughter is Drake Maude EX93, still in the herd with 125 tonnes to date and eight lactations averaging 2X 11,908kg, 305, 3.5%, 3.1%. She in turn has bred four EX daughters, two at 93 by Dempsey and Tiergan, this last one having a VG87 two-year-old by an EX Maude bull, a maternal brother to the herd’s current sweetheart Atwood Maude 10 VG89 three-yearold. Voted the All Time People’s Choice Junior Heifer, against tremendous competition, Maude 10 is five more generations on from old Maude and her four direct dams average 91.5 points – so even more is expected of her. On a personal note, I well recall my classifying highlight which occurred in 1998 when visiting Hilltara. I had a very close look at Maude, EX92 at the time, and I marvelled at her, especially on her locomotion for
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Maude’s most highly scored descendants, the 95 point Champion Maude (r) and her 96 point daughter, Windbrook Maude (l).
such a huge cow. Feeling that she was easily a 95-pointer, I contacted the office and a week later, Head Classifier John Gribbon flew out to see her. He phoned me before his return flight to ask me my opinion of her, as I would have to return to Hilltara because he’d forgotten his itron. My wish was to make her at least 95 and John said “you’ll have to give her one more” to which my answer was “that will be very easy!” Elated by having to return to Hilltara in my own time, when the day arrived, I was so confident that I made two statements to Sam. Firstly, that I would do more for Maude than any other Classifier could ever do by raising her four points. Secondly, that when she calved again, for the fifth time, she’d reach that 97-point plateau – but this was to take another four years and three more calvings! In between, Maude’s show-ring exploits continued apace: five times Royal Ulster Champion, four times RUWF Champion and a hat-trick at the Irish National, at Millstreet.
Somewhere among these, Denmark’s Head Classifier Erik Hansen was judging and publicly stated: “If I had a cow as good as this, I’d sleep with her” – I think we know what he meant! Only the NHS and the Royal eluded Maude, but in 2000, as an eight-yearold, she was at Stoneleigh twice, February and July, but she lost out to younger rivals, having to settle for Reserve Champion both times. The law of compensation swung back as Maude was twice nominated for Canadian cow of the year in 2003 and 2004, an honour rarely given outside of Canada. In a 13-year show-ring career, Maude obviously impressed many onlookers, but it’s her brood cow ability that has lived on. I’m picking out one of the 87 EX – a heifer’s heifer that grew to prominence; Champion Maude EX95 (19 stars) with six lactations averaging 11,163kg, 305, 4.2%, 110 PI and her five EX daughters average 93 points. They include the one closest to Maude herself, Windbrook 33 the journal holstein uk
Maude EX96, with seven lactations averaging 12,807kg, 305, 3.5%, 106 PI with a top of 17,212kg, 305, 3.4%, 1,082kg CFP 2X. Another six Maudes have scored EX94 and one is a full sister to Windbrook Maude and both are now at the 100-tonne mark. The 100-plus milking Maudes in today’s 380-cow Hilltara herd form the backbone, along with the Echos. These were the first two Holstein families selected and demonstrate the huge influence that just one cow can have on a herd. After 38 years’ experience with the Maudes and so many milestones achieved, Sam realises how fortunate he’s been, although he’s happy to accept it’s been a team effort by friends and family. His son John makes many of the breeding decisions today and both are keen to see the next generation of Maudes, knowing now that the fanbase and interest in them is real. Reflecting on so many aspects of Medway Supreme Maude, there can surely be no more deserving winner of the All Time People’s Choice competition.
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Sire in the spotlight SEAGULL-BAY-MJ APPLEJAX The uncertainty over the future of the AHDB Levy may lead to UK daughter-proven bulls becoming a thing of the past. Some breeders already consider them to be dinosaurs. Before they become extinct, Darren Todd, considers whether old can still be good, with a look at Genus’ bull Applejax
Widely UK proven
Applejax has 2,971 UK production daughters and 662 UK classified daughters in his April 2021 proof. This gives him 97% reliability for PLI, where he scores £700, fourth among UK proven bulls. His Type Merit is also 97% reliable at +1.82. Looking at his numbers in detail; he will, on average increase milk, without dropping component percentages, reduce SCC, increase lifespan (i.e. reduce involuntary culling) and daughters will also be more fertile. Type-wise, he will be good on udders and legs & feet, with an especially good +1.97 for locomotion. He also offers a bit more width alongside breed average stature.
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Predictable performance
All this makes him a very predictable, good all-round, bull to use. In contrast to younger sires, a proven bull like Applejax can be bred to a lot more cows in any one herd (subject to an inbreeding check), without fear of him not living up to his proof. Indeed, the use of proven bulls has steadied in the last couple of years at around 30% of Holstein inseminations. Applejax is exactly the sort of bull that reinforces why the proven bull is still in demand alongside their younger counterparts, for those breeders that value predictability and simplicity of use, more highly than outright genetic gain.
Supershot son
At this stage of the story, another widely-proven bull in the UK, Cogent Supershot, merits a few lines. Introduced among quite some ‘genomic fanfare’, Supershot has become a very successful sire in the Holstein breed worldwide. He has sired among others; DG Charley, Bomaz Altatopshot and Endco Superhero – all notable UK proven bulls. Via DG Charley, he is also the grand-sire of the topranking proven bull in the USA, Hurgnelea Richard Charl. Undoubtedly a ‘big milk’ bull, Supershot has also left a sound legacy for health and type traits. Indeed 40% of his UK classified daughters are EX or VG.
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Supershot was, of course, sired by one of the most influential bulls of the genomic era, Supersire who also carried the Seagull-Bay prefix. Applejax’s dam, Seagull-Bay Alexa Three classified VG85 and, in turn, her dam, Pine-Tree Dorcy Alexa, went VG88.
Applejax daughters
Just over 5,000 Applejax daughters are registered so far. Of those classified, 160 went VG in their first lactation (19% of those scored so far) and 59% have gone GP.
‘‘ hot What’s
One of Applejax’s early daughters, Stardale Applejax Vaajke, has scored VG88 in her second lactation, after going VG85 in her first when making 10,547kg in 346 days at 4.34% fat and 3.25% protein.
+ £700 PLI + 17.6 Fertility Index + 1.92 Type Merit
What’s not Absolutely nothing!
Pedigree 3D Pine- Tree Ramos Alexa EX91 (Ramos) 2D Pine-Tree Dorcy Alexa VG88 (Dorcy) D Seagull-Bay Alexa Three VG85 (Numero Uno) S Cogent Supershot (Supersire)
Carrowcroft Applejax S Ruby 3 (owned by Majestic), also scored VG88 in her second lactation (when pictured), after going VG86 in her first, while making 8,063kg in 317 days at 4.28% fat and 3.27% protein.
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A new genetic index to breed more carbonfriendly cows A new index from AHDB Dairy highlights the importance of genetics in producing carbonfriendly cows. A new genetic index to help farmers breed more environmentally friendly cows has been launched this month by AHDB Dairy.
Marco Winters
The index, called EnviroCow, reflects the important part genetics has to play in improving the environmental efficiency of milk production. Incorporating cow lifespan, milk production, fertility and, most importantly, the brand-new Feed Advantage index, EnviroCow is the first independent genetic index in the world to focus solely on breeding cows for their environmental credentials. Marco Winters, head of animal genetics for AHDB says: “The environmental focus of EnviroCow reflects the important role cattle breeding can play in helping the 36 the journal holstein uk
farming industry reach its goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “We know from past performance that genetic selection can play a significant part in improving dairy cow efficiency. We have seen this in genetic traits farmers have selected for over many decades including milk, fat and protein production and, more recently, in traits such as somatic cell count, mastitis resistance and fertility. Now, he says, dairy farmers can consider improving the environmental credentials of their cattle through their breeding choices, alongside other aspects of their health, efficiency, conformation and production. “Since the August genetic evaluation run, EnviroCow has been available to add to the
BREEDING Holstein cows throughout their full first to fourth lactations.”
How much feed can be saved? With the most efficient cows consuming as much as 400kg less in just one lactation than the least efficient cows, given the same level of production, there is substantial scope for cutting feed use.
Transmitting Ability (PTA) in kilograms of dry matter intake (DMI) saved during each lactation.
tools of genetic selection, for use alongside the main commercial breeding index, Profitable Lifetime Index,” he says. “£PLI remains our recommended primary focus for genetic selection, but farmers can increase the emphasis on different individual traits, to meet their own farm’s goals.”
How is EnviroCow expressed? EnviroCow will be expressed on a scale of about -3 to +3, where the highest positive figures are achieved by bulls which transmit the best environmental credentials to their daughters. These will be cows which are predicted to create the least GHG emissions in their lifetimes for each kilogram of solidscorrected milk they produce. “This is a standardised scale rather than one which quantifies the exact carbon dioxide equivalent saved, as there are too many management variables influencing actual emissions,” he says. “These include the source of feed, which could be home-grown or imported, so a precise value is impossible to give. “However, we are confident that using the best bulls (scoring around +3) can make a significant difference to the industry’s carbon footprint,” says Mr Winters.
Feed Advantage At the heart of EnviroCow is Feed Advantage, a new genetic index which will help producers breed animals which use the least amount of feed for their production needs. Identifying bulls with the greatest tendency to transmit good feed conversion on to their daughters, it is expressed as a Predicted
“In calculating Feed Advantage, account is taken of the feed an animal is expected to eat given her solids-corrected milk production and the feed she needs for her maintenance,” he says. “This requirement is compared with her actual feed consumption – measured from individual cow intake data – thus identifying animals which have demonstrated they are efficient converters.” Adjustments are also made for the size of the animal, as a smaller cow requires less feed than a larger cow giving the same level of milk production. “This means Feed Advantage represents the kilograms of dry matter saved due to both better feed conversion efficiency and lower maintenance costs,” says Mr Winters.
Three decades in the making The launch of Feed Advantage represents the culmination of over 30 years of research and data collection from the award-winning Langhill herd in Dumfries. Undertaken by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), the studies have measured (amongst other traits) the Langhill cows’ dry matter intake throughout their entire lives. Performance has then been compared with the animals’ DNA, identifying patterns (or SNPs - Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) associated with feed intake. Using this information, genomic indexes can be calculated, meaning every Holstein bull and cow which has been genomically tested will gain a PTA for Feed Advantage. “Genomic young sires will have a reliability for their Feed Advantage of around 45%,” says Mr Winters. “This is reasonably promising and reflects the fact that we have a database of over 750,000 daily DMI records. This has been obtained from both low and high feed-intake herds at SRUC and totals around 5,000 lactations from 2,000 37 the journal holstein uk
“Since feed represents around 70% of variable costs, this offers plenty of scope for financial as well as environmental savings,” he says. “Even if you took a modest estimate of just a 100kg DMI benefit in every lactation, that’s 180,000 tonnes of dry matter saved each year across the nation’s 1.8 million dairy cows.” As with all genetic gain, the effects are permanent and build up over the generations, offering massive scope if mirrored in savings worldwide. “By launching EnviroCow and Feed Advantage at this time we are identifying and capturing the best genes for efficiency which, along with better management, can have a positive impact on the use of the world’s finite resources and the carbon footprint of UK dairy farming,” says Mr Winters.
Two new AHDB genetic indexes for 2021 A new EnviroCow and a Feed Advantage index will be launched in August 2021 EnviroCow is one of the first genetic index in the world to focus solely on GHG emissions Components of EnviroCow are lifespan, production, fertility and the new Feed Advantage Feed Advantage (representing feed saved) combines maintenance costs and feed efficiency Feed Advantage is calculated from data from thousands of cows over four lactations EnviroCow will be published for all dairy bulls; Feed Adv for genomically tested Holsteins.
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Staffordshire member Jess Bostock wrote to the Journal to say he was a little aggrieved at the negative press our great livestock industry receives over emissions. “I often wonder whose side all the organisations who purport to serve us and receive our money and levy payments are on – and I include in this the mainstream agricultural press,” said Jess. He went on to say there were a few brave souls who dare to speak the truth about methane. One of those he named was Professor Myles Allen of Oxford University. So we asked Professor Allen to write an article for us, setting out the hard facts as he saw them – and he kindly agreed.
Climate incentives to farmers should reflect impact on global temperature By Professor Myles Allen, University of Oxford
The title probably takes you back a bit: surely incentives that are designed to stop global warming already encourage decisions that reduce global temperatures and discourage decisions that increase global temperatures? Weirdly, they don’t. The problem is fixable, but it will take a concerted effort from farmers to get it fixed. For sectors like transport or energy, whose emissions are dominated by carbon dioxide (CO2), it doesn’t matter. But for ruminant agriculture, with emissions dominated by nitrous oxide and, particularly, methane, it matters a lot. There is a lot of unnecessary hostility over this issue. Everyone agrees that methane is an important greenhouse gas, responsible globally for around half the warming caused by CO2 emissions to date. And livestock emissions represent around a third of global methane emissions. Yet when you are told that your gently ruminating herd of Holsteins, munching pasture much as they have done for the past century or more, represents a threat to the future of the planet, something doesn’t seem to make sense. And you would be right. Agricultural 38 the journal holstein uk
methane is at the same time much less, and potentially much more, of a problem than conventional “carbon footprint” calculators would lead you to believe. And therein lies an opportunity. The vast majority of tools available to calculate the environmental impact of your farm, and incentive schemes such as the European Emission Trading System and the UK’s nascent Environmental Land Management System (ELMS), use something called the “100-year Global Warming Potential” (GWP100) to express emissions of different greenhouse gases as “CO2-equivalent”. One tonne of methane is considered “equivalent” to 28 tonnes of CO2. So a single cow appears to produce the “equivalent” of 2.8 tonnes of CO2 (around what you would produce driving from London to Vladivostok) every year. The problem is, methane emissions are not at all equivalent to CO2 emissions. CO2 is an extremely stable gas: if you emit a tonne of CO2, it drives up global temperatures by around half a trillionth of a degree, and that warming then persists indefinitely. So the only way to stop CO2 from causing global warming is to reduce net CO2 emissions to zero.
A N I M A L W E L FA R E Methane, in contrast, is highly reactive. If we release a tonne of methane into the atmosphere, over half is oxidised to CO2 within a decade, and pretty much all of it within 40-50 years. That CO2 is also a greenhouse gas, but biogenic methane will have come from CO2 captured from the air in the first place: it’s only while it is temporarily in the form of methane that it has much more climate impact than it would if left alone. So we can’t ignore biogenic methane emissions – but to pretend they are “equivalent” to a certain number of tonnes of CO2 is bound to be problematic.
“Yet when you are told that your gently ruminating herd of Holsteins, munching pasture much as they have done for the past century or more, represents a threat to the future of the planet, something doesn’t seem to make sense. And you would be right.”
And it is. Treating methane as CO2equivalent using GWP100 overstates the warming impact of a steady methane source by a factor of 3-4 and understates the impact of any increase or decrease in methane emissions by an even bigger factor. Some people argue you can fix this problem by using something called GWP20 instead: this would overstate the impact of a steady methane source by a factor of 10. So if you have been maintaining a constant herd for 20 years or more, those carbon footprint calculators (and any prying bureaucrat designing an ETS or ELMS) will overstate your impact on global temperature. Worse, conventional GWP100 completely fails to capture the very damaging impact on climate of any increase
Sara and Jess Bostock illustrate the methane carbon cycle with the cows, the milk, the grass and the soil at their Staffordshire farm
Figure A: UK agricultural emissions expressed using the conventional accounting system based on GWP100. Figure B: Contributions to warming from 1850. Warming due to methane emissions peaked around 2000 and is now declining as methane emissions fall, while warming due to nitrous oxide continues to rise even under declining emissions. Warming implied by treating methane emissions as CO2 equivalent (dotted line) conceals this fact. Emissions from Gütschow, J. et al (2021): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4479172, warming calculated using AGTP formulae from Myhre, G., et al (2013) https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/ wg1/chapter-8sm-anthropogenic-and-natural-radiative-forcing-supplementary-material/ 39 the journal holstein uk
Farm manager Connor Smith has a Masters in Ruminant Nutrition from Harper Adams University. “Anything I want to know about Methane CH4 I ask him”, says Jess
One thing you will notice is that if, like the average British farmer, your methane emissions have been falling faster than 6% over 20 years (8/128), then this formula appears to equate them with negative warming-equivalent CO2 emissions. That’s correct: rapidly falling methane emissions have the same impact on global temperature as actively taking CO2 out of the atmosphere, such as by planting trees. So this is an opportunity, although we should be careful not to over-egg it: eliminating livestock emissions entirely would shave less than a tenth of a degree off global temperatures by mid-century, only a few years of fossil-fuelled warming at the current rate. Many people like the idea of rewarding farmers for cooling the planet by planting trees, and this indeed may make sense (provided, of course, it doesn’t cause other problems). Why don’t we also reward ruminant farmers for reducing their methane emissions, or at least avoid overpenalising them if they choose to keep emissions as they are? When we first introduced the idea of warming-equivalent emissions a few years ago, we thought (perhaps naïvely) they would be welcomed: the world had just adopted an explicit temperature goal in the Paris Climate Agreement, so why not align greenhouse gas accounting systems with impact on global temperature?
“….a healthy ruminant agriculture industry, using a combination of management, breeding and vaccines to halve methane emissions over the next 200 years, is perfectly consistent with a stable climate.”
in methane emissions, and the substantial benefits of methane reductions. There is a simple solution: if you want to know the CO2 emissions that would cause the same amount of warming as your farm’s methane emissions (we call these “warmingequivalent emissions” because, well, that’s what they are), you need to multiply this year’s emissions (in tonnes of methane) by 128 and then subtract your methane emissions 20 years ago multiplied by 120. If you’re not sure what your emissions were 20 years ago, you’ll have to estimate – but even a rough estimate will give a much more accurate picture of your farm’s climate impact than conventional GWP100. 40 the journal holstein uk
Reactions have been, well, mixed. Fortunately, no one argues with the basic science (which has been well understood for 20 years: all we really did was turn it into a handy formula). Initially, it was deemed “too complicated for policy” (really?). Then the complaint was that it “let farmers off the hook” for warming they had caused in the past (although no-one seems too fussed about letting fossil fuel users off the hook for warming they have caused in the past). Ultimately, I fear, some people are just uncomfortable with the implication that a healthy ruminant agriculture industry, using a combination of management, breeding and vaccines to halve methane emissions over the next 200 years, is perfectly consistent with a stable climate. So next time you’re talking to your MP about the ELMS, ask why climate benefits aren’t calculated in terms of impact on global temperature. But be prepared for an argument.
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Collective strength will help dairy sector conquer the challenges of fastchanging global markets NFU Dairy Adviser, Phoebe Russell interviews Michael Oakes, NFU Dairy Board Chairman and Holstein UK member, on his views on all things EU exit and world trade agreements and what it means for the dairy sector…
Since the UK formally left the EU, what are the biggest challenges this country’s dairy industry has faced? Dairy exporters’ challenges are focused around increased friction at borders – and even getting products to the border in fact. There is complex and lengthy paperwork to fill out, delays at the border with problematic administrational issues. All of this brings increases in associated cost. For some, this has resulted in loads being turned around and even destroyed due to the perishability of products – which can be really serious. Some businesses have tried to divert into markets away from the EU. But then, many soon encounter equally unfeasible costs and barriers when trying to export to Canada for example. This has forced businesses to think on their feet, whilst the UK government begins to work through new trade agreements with other countries. We expected there to be an increase in issues with regards to recruiting permanent dairy staff from EU nations after Freedom of Movement ended on January 1st 2021. But the anticipation of the unknown, coupled with the Coronavirus pandemic, accelerated the early return of many EU workers to their home countries throughout 2020. So the January 1st effect was not quite as drastic as feared, although I know some producers are continuing to struggle to source good, reliable staff on farm (from the UK or abroad). Labour shortages further along the supply chain, such as a nationwide lack of lorry drivers are causing logistical challenges for processing and retail businesses. 41 the journal holstein uk
Have you seen any positive impacts from Brexit? Some people expected everything would fall apart on the day we formally left the EU – the bottom falling out of the market, lack of access to key parlour consumables, fuel and other things like veterinary medicines for example. But in reality, we all kept farming on, “planning for the worst”. Some exporters suffered delayed loads and the suchlike – but things weren’t as difficult as some feared. This is not to say there haven’t been challenges. We know through recent AHDB analysis that the milk-to-feed price ratio for some producers is at a level which historically has led to reduction in milk production. Spiralling production costs and variable milk prices really does pile the pressure on. For the sector overall, though, we’ve managed to kick on through the hurdles of Brexit so far and move through the Spring Peak more smoothly than in 2020, when the pandemic and closure of food service really made a dent on the milk price. There are always things to be positive about. For example, the NFU dairy board is developing a “Dairy Export Strategy”, examining how we can capitalise on new and emerging markets. The EU Exit and the pandemic have certainly given the dairy sector “food for thought”. We’ve all had to take a good hard look at how we are going to ensure a resilient and sustainable sector for the future, promoting ourselves at home and abroad and demonstrating the value of British dairy and its high environment, welfare and nutritional credentials.
A N I M A L W E L FA R E Michael Oakes, NFU Dairy Board Chairman and Holstein UK member
Going forward, which countries do you see as key marketplaces for UK dairy products? I think we are very aware that there is great potential in China and other Asian economies, who are growing their dietary intake of dairy and looking to Britain as a trusted dairy producer with premium appeal – which is great for us. I can also see there is some scope in the USA, with growth being experienced there already by some high-value cheese exporters who are finding space in that market for niche or quirky cheese gifts and products. We might not perhaps see huge growth in volumes of standard Cheddar being exported. However, where tariff and non-tariff barriers are not limiting, we can look to capitalise on our Product of Designated Origin (PDO) or Geographical Indicator (GI) cheese offers. Whilst this does not find a home abroad for liquid milk, the net effect of growing our export market on high-value products, whilst strengthening the British brand at home, should help in maintaining or growing value in our liquid milk production and processing here in the UK.
I know that AHDB Dairy is working hard to demonstrate the value of British dairy abroad, exploring these opportunities through events and governmental engagement. This spans North America, the Middle East and China, with Vietnam as a newer opportunity in 2021. With the Middle East importing 90% of the food it eats, it is important to gain a greater understanding and foothold in this area, upon which to springboard British dairy produce.
Should UK dairy farmers be concerned about trade deals with other countries? For the dairy sector, there is a lot to consider about our future trading relationships. I wouldn’t like to suggest that UK dairy farmers should panic, but I think all of us have a responsibility to be aware and understand the potential future implications of trade on our sector and our own livelihoods. This is all set against a backdrop of increasing farm standards and regulation imposed on British farmers. Not forgetting the transition away from direct farm support and the challenges posed by climate change, misinformation around diets and our 42 the journal holstein uk
farming industry in its entirety. It’s important that all farmers do their bit to champion our sector and protect its reputation, so that we are more resilient to cope with the huge range of challenges we all face. In the short term we must hold the line on our asks around trade and standards. We must push back against the urge to rush into ill-conceived deals for the sake of political point-scoring. We must be united across all sectors as one British agricultural industry and hold our decision makers to account. It is important that we look at trade as a long-term prospect. It would be very easy to compare prices in each country or make assumptions about levels of production at this time. However, we must all consider the long-term prospects and make sure that we continue to lobby government to ensure that trade deals give adequate consideration to this. New Zealand has doubled its milk production in the past 20 years to meet new export demands from emerging markets. We cannot take the status quo for granted and I believe that by rushing in to make a deal, we are not understanding these considerations or any economic modelling at all.
A N I M A L W E L FA R E How do you view the ‘in principle’ free trade agreement with Australia? On the face of it, there doesn’t appear to be too much to be concerned about with free trade with Australia on dairy products. Although Australia does export a fair number of dairy products, it is predominantly commodity products into Asian markets which account for around 85% of their exports. Cheese is the dominant export product (mostly fresh or cream cheese), along with milk powders and liquid milk (UHT). Given the competitiveness of our domestic dairy market, the UK is not likely to be an appealing market for the Australians. Their dairy production has also been under great challenge for the past few years, especially with the extreme drought conditions they have experienced. There are also potentially some opportunities for British dairy to increase its access to the Australian market. The UK currently sends a small amount of cheese (£8m) and butter (£2m), as well as some skim milk powder and whey to the Australian market. There is potential to export more premium cheese, especially high-end Cheddars, to Australia. Although the volume opportunity is small it could be at a high price. Tariffs on Cheddar are typically 1.22AU$/ kg (£0.67/kg), so eliminating this duty would be beneficial. However, we understand that unfortunately the Geographical Indicators haven’t been protected on UK branded cheeses in the Agreement in Principle, which is certainly a shame. Nonetheless, this doesn’t entirely discount the opportunities for UK farmhouse cheeses.
For dairy products specifically, there doesn’t appear to be the same threats from the deal as there perhaps is for some other commodities. But we do still have some major concerns about the implications for the UK dairy sector and there are plenty of reasons why, as a dairy farmer, I’m not happy with how this is playing out. Firstly, there is the matter of precedence. This is one of the first big FTA negotiations since leaving the EU, and a litmus test for the UK as an independent trading nation. However, judging by the progress so far, the UK seems to have caved in on the few demands it had, giving away valuable access in return for very little, appearing to rush into an arbitrary deadline without considering the consequences. This precedent is extremely concerning for dairy. The UK is already in discussions with New Zealand and I have no doubt that they will be asking for exactly the same deal as the Australians – and it is going to be very difficult for the UK to row back from that position. New Zealand is a serious dairy exporter – 95% of the approximately 21 billion litres of milk they produce a year is exported to 130 countries round the world, and they definitely have eyes on our market. And, unlike Australia, where there is at least some opportunity for us to export there, New Zealand has a population of less than five million and is around 90% selfsufficient in dairy – so there won’t be much in it for us. The other big issue for our dairy sector in the Australian trade talks is beef. There’s no getting away from the fact that a changing beef market will affect the dairy industry. The fortunes of the dairy market
are no doubt massively impacted by the performance of the beef market to underpin cull cow values, calf prices and stores. We have also made massive strides recently with the industry-led GB Calf Strategy, which aims to ensure that every calf born on a dairy farm has a good market and is reared with care. The prospect of our beef market being put under extra pressure, just as we are building up these new outlets for dairy-bred calves, is very concerning.
What do you think the long-term future of the UK dairy industry is? Despite the obvious challenges, I think that the long-term future of our dairy industry is definitely a bright one. But I think this can only be so, if we collectively take responsibility for the success of our sector. Of course, I can assure you that the NFU is tirelessly fighting the corner of British farmers, to lobby and influence government decision-making. What happens at government and negotiator level is out of the average dairy farmer’s hands. But this doesn’t mean we can’t all do our bit to ensure our businesses are resilient and that we are savvy and in step with the changing tides, working together collaboratively across industry and tuning in to the many resources on offer to us. Whether that be via taking part in test and trial groups to ensure future environmental policy is fit for purpose, getting involved in on-farm carbon footprinting or being an advocate for our industry via social media channels, promoting the good work of the sector. This also includes on the mental health front. I’m not saying the future of dairy farming will be easy, in fact I’m not sure it has ever been easy. But we all have a responsibility to look after one another and our sector to ensure we lay the foundations for a robust dairy sector. Central to that is the collective strength, unity and mental wellbeing of our producers to tackle the highs and lows of the industry we all love. I think the future of the UK dairy sector will see true value realised in high-value dairy markets, at home and abroad. I think with investment into domestic processing capacity and infrastructure, getting the Dairy Contracts Code in place and getting it right, and navigating the new paths of government schemes and domestic policy, there is a lot of scope for us to succeed. We just need to work together and rise to the challenge.
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BREEDER ACHIEVEMENTS
All-Canadian ancestor ensures consistency in ton-up Christines Mendip Charles Christine 9 EX93-5E LP130 SP
Olwen 121 beaks the family mould Rhydgaled Juniper Olwen 121 VG88 LP100 Olwen 121 was born on 20/10/09. She calved at 2 years 4 months and milked steady as a heifer but classified F73. Compared to the majority of the Olwen family who are usually big-framed cows, Olwen 121 was more compact. Her yields went up in subsequent lactations and she matured too, classifying VG85 in her fifth lactation and VG88 in her seventh. She took well to our Lely robots six years ago. You would have to go through the shed to look for her as she went around
her business quietly, not having many problems. Her great-grand-dam was an EX91 Silky Cousteau daughter and her great-great-great-grand-dam was an EX90 Duregal Astre Starbuck daughter – our first EX cow. Both these cows and previous generations were shown at local shows over the years. We have a yearling daughter out of Endco Evolve which will be served in the next few weeks. Bryn L Roberts
(Charles x VG Progress x VG88 Rudolph x VG88 Blackstar) Charles Christine’s family started with the 1999 importation of her grand-dam who was a daughter of the All-Canadian Gillette Blackstar Christine. It was the first family at Mendip to reach 100 registrations with Christine’s ninth daughter at 102. It is a consistent family, without being spectacular, giving a large volume of milk over several lactations and classifying well, enabling us to sell family members to leading pedigree herds in the South-West through specialist pedigree sales and privately. Charles Christine is the fifth generation to be classified VG/ EX. She has two daughters in the milking herd – Fever Christine 42 VG85 and the 4th calver Lancer Christine 53 VG88 by home-bred bull Mendip Lancer. Her granddaughters include a VG86 (twoyear-old) Capital Gain and an VG86 Stantons Steady with a milking great grand-daughter heifer awaiting the classifier. Her own classification started like so many great cows at 83 points and eventually reached 93 points after she calved her 10th. Being minus PLI, I suppose we should have put a beef bull on her, but we didn’t and we were presented with a Doorman heifer. I can live with that!
Quality dozen from Ford Teresa Newrock Ford Teresa 122 EX90 LP130 SP Ford Teresa was born in February 2007 and had her 12th calf on 6th April 2021. Her 12 calves in 14 years show the longevity and fertility of a Holstein. She is milked twice a day through a herringbone and is cubiclehoused with grazing in the summer. (Picture taken and submitted by CIS Area Manager Noni Smith)
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Fantastic Pat gets us out of bed in the morning! Cairbre Voyage Pat EX94-4E SP LP100 The first registered calf of the Cairbre herd, born 20/09/09, Pat is currently in her seventh lactation and in calf to sexed Stantan’s Adorable. Pat recently passed the 100-tonne mark, despite us not recording for the early stage of her first lactation. She is just one member of the herd, gets no special treatment and is out grazing for eight months of the year, on a grass-fed milk contract. She is a fantastic cow to work with – the kind that gets you out of bed in the morning! The Pat family goes back to Stan Elm in Canada, imported to the Isle of Man, following a Deehaven sale. We have had success in the show-ring with Pat too. She is pictured here in her fifth lactation. Vicky Sloane-Masson
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The British Friesian Breeders Club – promoting and encouraging the best of the breed The British Friesian Breeders Club was formed in 1990 and affiliated to the Holstein Friesian Society (now Holstein UK). It is open to anyone interested in the breed, not just pedigree breeders. The majority of British Friesian semen is bought by non-pedigree farmers and although the number of Breed Code 20 (87.5% BF) registered animals is relatively small compared to Holsteins, there has been a steady year-on-year increase since a low point in 2010. In addition, there are animals in the rather grey area of 50 to 87.4%, which remain as 01s. The remit of the Club was, and is, to promote and encourage the best of the Breed. The British Friesian most certainly does not fall into the category of a rare breed, a fact borne out today by the well-established market for semen, including exports to many countries. In terms of breed purity, we are numerically second to Holsteins. Having set the standard for Type in achieving the Breed Code 20, the Club’s Genetics Committee has continued to hold regular workshops with the Classifiers. David Hewitt, Chief Executive of HFS at the time, was particularly helpful and offered much sound advice. The Committee mostly consisted of breeders who regularly sold bulls to the AI companies and knew the market. Latterly, there has been much concern expressed at the influence of index and genomic testing on the rate of increase in the inbreeding % that has been observed in the
Terling Norah 255
Holstein population. Although still averaging a very healthy 2.5%, we do not want to find ourselves without a good selection of sires. Ironically, it is the very breeders who have supplied the bulls to the AI companies who now find they are much restricted for choice. Consequently, the current Genetics Committee has now formulated a plan to reintroduce some interesting bloodlines from the past. The UK does not have a national gene bank of cattle semen, but the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) does have a cache of older British Friesian semen. Much research has been 47 the journal holstein uk
carried out to draw up a shortlist of sires descended from some of the ‘greats’ in British Friesian history. Suitable dams were then selected from lists provided by AHDB and Holstein UK, but carefully avoiding the genetics that currently dominate. One of the earliest influences on the breed was Terling Marthus; 3,900 guineas was paid for him in the mid1920s. He was a descendant of the great Dutch sire, Ceres 4497, which came to be regarded as a benchmark in UK breeding, though he never set foot on British soil. His son, Terling Notary, sired the great Terling Norah 255, who was a legend in her time.
FRIESIAN FOCUS She produced over £100,000 worth of progeny, before being sold in 1981 for 3,000 guineas at the age of 16½. Hunday Adema 88 was another bull to be found in the ancestry of many great cows. The star performer was Shopland Edleet Ruth 6, RMX, EX, EC, who took the championship at the World Conference Show in 1976 and became the first cow of the breed to attain the perfect classification of 100 points, achieving Elite Cow status. The Club is most grateful to AHDB and NBDC (Holstein UK) for their help and, not least, to the RBST. The value of breeding for profitability, by emphasising good fertility and longevity, which is the backbone of the breed, is well demonstrated by the Stockdale family and their winning Castledale Herd of the Year for 2021. The new Consistent Performer Award, also introduced by Holstein UK at our request, is rightly based on overall profitability.
Some folk may regard our approach as old-fashioned but breeding from proven performance over many lactations remains at the heart of our philosophy.
Shopland Edleet Ruth 6, RMX, EX, EC became the first cow of the breed to attain the perfect classification of 100 points, achieving Elite Cow status
Consistent Performer Award
The Consistent Performer Award (CP) is open to all British Friesian cows (Breed Code 20) which have been identified through milk recording to have had three calvings within any period of three years and three months. In the three lactations after these calvings, they must also have produced 550kg of combined fat and protein (CFP) with a minimum of 4% fat and 3.3% protein in 305 days. In the first phase of the award, 1,773 females which were registered in the Herd Book since 1994, have been allocated the award. These have the tag ‘CP’ appear under their name on web factsheets in the animal data section. The table opposite shows those herds which have had five or more cows awarded CP status. In the next phase, the award will be given automatically to any subsequent female achieving the CP criteria, at a charge of £1.13 (plus VAT) per animal. Members will have the option to opt out of the automatic CP awards scheme at any point by contacting the Membership Services team on 01923 695200 or by emailing info@holstein-uk.org
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FRIESIAN FOCUS Prefix LAKEMEAD
No. of CP 171
Prefix EMBER
No. of CP Prefix No. of CP 22 REARSBY 10
CASTLEDALE
132
COCKLAKE
21
DECHMONT
92
BARNCLUTH 20
GREETHAM
79
CLADYHILL 18 FORNCETT 9
SHORNE
74
MOUNSEYBANK 17
CATLANE
51
HOLDFAST 15 FELLFOOT 9
COLLYCROFT
51
ENGLISHCOMBE 15
BRICROFT
OAKALBY
50
CRUCORNEY
HOLLYWOOD 8
LANGLEY
48
GOONHILLY 15 GEMINI
TRUMPET
47
COPPERAS 14 WALWYN 7
NEREWATER
43
BRADASH
DEANGATE
41
OAKDALE 14 WINNOCH 6
MORCOURT
40
INCH
13
MARSHSIDE 6
KIRKBY
40
FALKIRK
11
BURYFARMS 6
PETHAM
15
14
HARBERTON 9 GRIGGSFIELD 9 ORCHESTON 9 8 8
RODBROOK 7
39
PAMINGTON 11 WHINNOW 6
HOLLINSCOURT 38
LLANCAYO 11 GROVEHILL 6
JONDYLEN
36
CHARLANCY 10 PETMAR
BREFFNEY
31
ADAMS
10
BROOMPARK 5
BEAUFORT
31
LISMULLIGAN 10
LUGMARSH 5
MANORPARK
28
BANKHOUSE 10 MIDTON
5
5
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Meet Your Members Name: Laura Marsh Club: Norfolk (East Anglia HYB) Age: 23 Prefix: Wendrew Occupation: Housekeeper How long have you been in HYB? I have been a member of HYB for as long as I can remember - it must be around 17 years in total. What made you decide to become a member? Family connections and the love of showing cattle. What have been your highlights within HYB? One highlight for me was just getting to the All Breeds All Britain (ABAB) National Calf Show and representing my Club. I also love to get involved in local stockjudging events and agricultural shows; putting in the hard work that’s involved in training calves, washing and clipping and seeing the end product is all worth it. A big highlight for me was handling the Overall Dairy Champion cow at the 2018 and 2019 Aylsham Show. My recent highlight, through different circumstances, is being named Honourable Mention handler for the East Anglia online Lockdown Calf Show 2020.
the ring from a young child, to becoming a senior handler, learning how to clip out and being more involved in the whole process and the show preparation involved. What other hobbies do you have? A recent hobby I have enjoyed is going down the local salt marshes to walk and swim in the creeks. Throughout lockdown (and before) I have always enjoyed baking chocolate creations.
What is your favourite event in the HYB calendar? My favourite event that I look forward to in the calendar would be the ABAB National Calf Show. What have you gained from being a member of HYB? A big gain in myself from HYB would be my social development, going from a shy five-year-old showing calves, to a 21-yearold Braving the Shave for Macmillan Cancer at the local one-day agricultural show. Being around other people who share the same interests of showing cattle has helped to bring out my character throughout the years. Also, HYB has helped me develop a larger varied skillset throughout the years. From the beginning of just showing in 51 the journal holstein uk
Table tennis has been a big hobby and interest, starting around 12 years ago when I joined the after-school club to playing around three or four times a week (before Covid-19) in local leagues and training nights. My greatest achievement is being Norfolk Ladies 2018 Table Tennis Champion and competing in my first Grand Prix event. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years’ time I would have aged out of HYB, but I would love to think I’m still involved in showing cattle and helping HYB members and my Club. What would you say to someone to encourage them to take part in HYB? If you are someone who loves cattle, whether involved in farming or not, and you want to learn every aspect of showing life and the community within, then there’s nothing better than HYB.
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Isabel Phillips Name: Isabel Phillips (14)
again, and something to focus on. He has also swum around Jersey Island, and for his 50th birthday a team of us swam the Channel again – just for fun!”
Club: South West Prefix: Burleaze In 2019, Isabel aged just 12, was part of the youngest–ever relay team to swim across the English Channel as part of a challenge with her school, raising money for charity and setting a World Record for their age group of 12 hours and 38 minutes. In the end, the two teams of six from Taunton School raised just shy of £10,000 for the neo-natal unit at Musgrove Hospital in Taunton allowing them to invest in new incubator equipment. Isabel has been swimming since she was a baby and had swum competitively for several years. However, it wasn’t until she started at Taunton School that she decided to try long-distance swimming and now prefers it over racing. Training for the Channel swim started when Isabel was just 10 years old with swimming in her local pool most days plus a weekly swim in Clevedon Lake to get used to swimming in less-than-ideal conditions. She also completed training swims for at least an hour at night from Lyme Regis, to get used to the sea and swimming in the dark. Over 50 students applied, and only 12 were selected, so the training process was hard, and Isabel felt privileged in just making it onto the team. For the challenge, the group swam in teams of six in a relay with each person swimming for an hour at a time alongside a guide boat. As each person finished their hour, the next swimmer was in the water ready to take over, but they weren’t allowed to touch or tag each other as you would in a running relay. The swimmers were also only allowed to swim in a swimming costume or trunks – no wetsuits were allowed. Isabel completed two of her
Early morning swimming sessions means Isabel helps out at the family farm most evenings after school (and her other sporting activities). At the weekends, Isabel balances swimming with attending local shows and events. Sport is incredibly important to Isabel, as aside from the obvious health and fitness benefits, she says she feels “more confident especially playing matches in either tennis, hockey or netball. I also get to meet new people all the time. Sporting activity is such a help towards mental health too, regardless of age or level.”
swims in the dark, with a light attached to her, so the boat could see where she was. Isabel says: “The hardest part was knowing you have to jump in to start, I was the last swimmer of the six so there was a lot of anticipation before I started. Jumping into the sea in the dark and not having an idea what is underneath you is awful too. When you are out there swimming though, you forget all about that. The sea was warmer than it had been for a lot of our training as we did this challenge in September which is when the sea is at its warmest. Despite all the hard parts though this has been my proudest achievement to date.” Isabel says her swimming teacher Mr McCarthy is a real inspiration as he inspires them with his great stories and ambition: “He fought in the Army in Iran and was shot in the back, he was told he might never walk again. For him long distance swimming was something that got him moving and fit 52 the journal holstein uk
At the moment, Isabel trains a couple of times a week, mainly in the pool at 6am before starting school, but plans to return to sea swimming soon, especially to her favourite place of Lyme Regis as it’s “always a different experience there”.
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Hattie Phillips Name: Hattie Phillips (13) Club: South West Prefix: Burleaze Isabel’s younger sister Hattie has been playing cricket for the last two years as part of her school’s curriculum. The school has strong links with Taunton Cricket Ground and Somerset Cricket Club – which some argue is the home of the sport. Since then, Hattie has gone on to not only represent her school but also play for her local team Ilton Cricket Club and Somerset U13 Girls Cricket. Cricket training takes place most days with Hattie also playing in up to three matches in a week. Between training for the school, Ilton and Somerset, her week is very busy between the various practise sessions and matches. Training can either be matches or nets to practice batting and bowling – Hattie’s favourite. Hattie’s proudest cricketing achievements so far are getting selected to play for Somerset U13 and taking five wickets in her first ever match for the team. Her bowling style is spin bowl or yorker and with only 12 out of the 24-squad selected for each match, just getting selected is an achievement. Asked about her cricketing inspirations, Hattie names her “great uncle Bobby, he played for Somerset CC and as a family we have always been very keen on cricket especially as we are so close to Taunton. My other inspirations are Sophie Luff who plays for Somerset and Western Storm and my school cricket coach who happens to be former England and Somerset cricketer Marcus Trescothick.” Hattie’s aims for the future are “just [to] play for my own enjoyment, women’s careers in cricket are limited and even professional and international women cricketers find it hard to make a living from the sport. Hopefully this will change in the future as more and more women’s sports become better sponsored and publicised.” 53 the journal holstein uk
From left to right: Robert, Ken, Ralph and Rebecca Proctor
Successes in the show-ring lose out to genomics and biosecurity as trail-blazer farm adapts There’s been a lot of adjusting and adapting to change since the Proctors’ dairy herd first arrived in central Norfolk, from Scotland, back in 1929. Rachael Porter found out more…
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CLUBS the use of available nutrients in the unit’s holistic farming system. That said, Ken remains very involved with the business. “I still get a kick out of milking good cows. It’s not something you can just stop doing,” he says, adding that he does a few shifts in the parlour each week. “And Rebecca is still in charge of rearing all the calves, with help from apprentice Robbie Shinn. This is a full-time job, particularly as we calve all-year-round.” Three full-time staff – Ionut, Valdi and Adonis – milk the cows three times a day, helped several times a week by Ken, Rob, David and Robbie. Robert Proctor (right) with Ionut Mucan, one of three full-time staff members who help milk the Airfield cows three times a day
It wasn’t long after Robert Paterson took on The Grange at Shipdham, that his unit was ‘invaded’ by the US army, in 1942. “The way he told it, the battalion literally came through the hedge and started to build an airfield,” says Ken Proctor, recalling his father-in-law’s tales of that period. “And just three years later, in 1945, the airbase was decommissioned, leaving the farm with three concrete airstrips.” Ken says that one of these is still used as a base for silage clamps, bulk storage and straw sheds. Another is used by a local private flying club. “The third is partially removed, but the airfield’s legacy is still a reminder of the unit’s past and sad history – American service personnel people lost their lives.” The airstrips also serve as a reminder that a dairy unit can face the most unusual and unexpected challenges – and succeed. So little wonder the Proctors, and their dairy business, took the Covid-19 pandemic in their stride. “The biggest issue for us is that our building project has been on hold and is now struggling to catch up because so many resources – such as concrete panels – are in short supply, and building contractors are so busy. But we’ll get there; the unit’s faced bigger challenges than this,” says Ken.
The project he’s referring to is a cow-house expansion. The Proctors are in the process of building cubicles for an additional 150 cows so the family can increase the size of their pedigree Holstein milking herd from today’s 450 head to closer to 600, using home-bred replacements. Ken and his wife Rebecca, Coordinator for Norfolk Holstein Young Breeders, are now in their 60s and have been loosening their grip on the reins to enable sons Ralph and Rob to take control. “They’ve pretty much done this now,” adds Ken. “Rob’s driving the herd’s expansion – he’s in charge of the dairy, with support from his wife Victoria. Ralph runs the arable side of our 2,000-acre business, with help from his wife Lucy. Both enterprises are doing well, but dairying is proving to be particularly profitable at the moment, so it makes sense to invest here.” Ralph also works hard to produce high-quality forage crops for the herd. He selects highly digestible and high-energy maize varieties, balancing this with lucerne and Italian rye grass. “We recently adapted our system to ‘double crop’ land, taking firstcut silage and then using a strip till to establish a maize crop in the same season,” says Ralph, who also manages FYM/slurry to maximise 55 the journal holstein uk
Cows are also housed all year round, on sand-bedded cubicles. “We gradually moved to a year-round housed system during the past few decades as grazing became more and more challenging – partly due to the size of the herd but also due to the drier summers. Our average rainfall is just 735mm, so it is incredible dry here.” May is really the only month when there’s any grass worth grazing on the unit. “After that, there’s just not enough to support milk production for our high-yielding herd,” says Ken.
Canadian import Dohbell Lindy Angie ET EX93-6E peaked at 87 litres per milking, and won classes at the Royal Show in the 1990s. She left 48 descendants currently in the herd and produced 23 star brood cows
The herd is currently averaging 11,096 litres at 4.21% butterfat and 3.21% protein, with a somatic cell count of 150,000 cells/ml. Milk is sold to Arla, on a Morrisons contract.
yeast and a mycotoxin binder. This provides maintenance plus 40 litres. No concentrates are fed through the unit’s 20:40 Fullwood swing-over parlour.
“At one point, a few years back, the herd was the highest-yielding in the UK. Our high-performance cows are like Ferraris – they’re always on a knife-edge and need careful management,” he adds.
Milkers are fed the same ration, but managed in three groups – milking heifers, in-calf and open cows. “The ‘breeding’ group is housed in the shed with self-locking yokes. Once they’re confirmed in calf, they move to the other milking cow group,” explains Rob.
“We’ve recently changed the way we work with our processor Arla. It offers us excellent support and works closely with us to make the unit as efficient and sustainable as possible. As a business we really value this relationship and our milk contract.” Feeding the milking herd consistently and correctly is essential and grazing was just too variable and unreliable. There came a point where there was too much at stake – and not just yields but also cow health and fertility. “And putting more than 400 cows through one 12ft-wide gate is a job in itself – and far from ideal.” So now most of the unit’s 200 acres of Italian ryegrass is grown for silage and the family also grows 500 acres of forage maize and 100 acres of lucerne, to help maximise their use of home-grown feed. The herd’s ‘true’ TMR also comprises rapeseed meal, distillers’ grain and soya hulls, as well as minerals, protected fats,
Ken and Rebecca took on the herd and business from Rebecca’s mother, Eileen, who had run the enterprise on her own for 16 years following her husband’s death. Ken and Rebecca also decided to upgrade from Holstein Friesian to pedigree Holstein, with the apt Airfield prefix. “We felt it was the direction to take the herd, with the potential to add more value. But I was also very interested in breeding and going pedigree gave us official data to work with and build on,” says Ken. Rob shares his father’s enthusiasm for cows and pedigree breeding. But he’s not so excited about the showring, which is something Ken’s been missing for the past 18 months. Ken’s passion for breeding and judging is such that the former Holstein UK President and Trustee has travelled to many Holstein shows throughout the UK and around the 56 the journal holstein uk
world. “I’ve been invited to judge in 17 different countries – including Australia, New Zealand and across Europe – over the years. Sadly, Ken believes genomic technology, although he admits it offers a myriad of benefits, has ‘dented’ enthusiasm for showing and this has been compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The budget some herds and businesses previously allocated to showing is now being spent on genomic testing. It’s been poured into the breeding pot. It does bring benefits and we have, ourselves, been genomic testing all our females for the past three years. So I’m not knocking it. I just miss the showing. Rebecca and I really used to enjoy the social side of it, as well as the joy of showing groups of our best cows. And it was also good for business. We’d sell between 10 and 15 stock bulls each year –– and many of those sales would be on the back of someone seeing one of my cows at a show. “They’d come over and say: ‘I want a bull that produces cows like that’. Needless to say, I’ve not sold a stock bull for 10 years now.” Rob and his brother Ralph were involved in showing when they were younger – Rob was even All-Britain calf handler when he was a teenager. And he says his two young sons have
Robert Proctor (centre) with 17-yearold apprentices Robbie Shinn (left) and Tom Girling
Ralph Proctor recently adapted the farm system to ‘double crop’ land, taking first-cut silage and then using a strip till to establish a maize crop in the same season
also dabbled in some calf showing and enjoyed it. “But dad’s right – things have changed, due to genomic testing and Covid-19. And we’ve adjusted our behaviour and mindset towards showing. I’d find it hard to justify the cost of showing and the time away from the unit now. The return on investment from genomic testing is much better, and that’s where my focus is now. The cost benefit of showing just doesn’t stack up. “I also view it as a biosecurity risk – there’s just too much at stake. But, that said, our children have shown an interest in calf showing. So we could continue with that. It’s not as big a commitment as showing cows and leaving the unit for days at a time – not to mention all the preparations required. And it’s important to keep them interested and to have some fun.” Ken and Rob use sexed dairy semen, from genomically-tested sires, on their herd: “Don’t ask me to list them – it’s a moving target and the bulls in the AI flask change every proof run,” says Ken. Rob says sires currently in the AI flask include: Citizen, Einstein, Heroic, Improbable and Renegade. “When we select sires we look at management traits, particularly lifespan and daughter fertility, and production traits, including weight of
fat and protein as this suits our milk contract,” he says. “We’ll go for high PLI sires, and type is also important, particularly feet, legs and udders. We won’t use any sires scoring less than 1.5 for overall type merit,” adds Rob. “There are so many good sires to choose from, we can afford to be picky. We’re also careful with teat length, avoiding any sires with minus scores. And we’ll also swerve sires with extreme stature.” Ken adds that his ideal cow calves easily, is trouble free and lasts for several lactations. “Of course, we do want lots of milk, but health and fertility are essential too.” A cow that ticked all the boxes for Ken – in and out of the show-ring – was Lavenham Can-Ada 12. “She produced 180 tonnes of milk during her lifetime. She lived to 17 and calved 15 times, producing triplets in her second to last calving. “We bought her from the Lavenham herd dispersal sale and we’ve had several descendants in the herd who’ve also performed – and lasted – well.” An Angie cow also sticks in Ken’s mind as one of the cows he’s most proud of. Dohbell Lindy Angie peaked at 87 litres per milking, on twice-a-day milking, and also won classes at the Royal Show, back in the 1990s. She left a considerable legacy, with 48 descendants currently in the herd and she’s produced 23 star brood cows. Ken and Rob also use a mating programme to help match sires to 57 the journal holstein uk
individual cows and heifers. “We’re free agents at the moment – we use sires from several different suppliers and use their mating programmes. But I can see a point in the future, for the sake of ease and simplicity, when we may have to move to using just one,” adds Rob. All heifers are served with sexed dairy semen, as is the top end of the milking herd, identified through genomic testing. “This accounts for more than half of our matings at the moment, as we’re still breeding additional replacements to facilitate our herd expansion,” says Ken. “But we will drop that back once we’ve enough replacements. We’ll use more beef sires – Limousin and hybrid Charolais – on cows that we don’t want to breed replacements from.” Ken adds that using sexed dairy semen on heifers is a boon. “They produce smaller heifer calves and we’ve only has to assist two calving out of the past 50, which is brilliant – for us and the heifers. An easy calving means they transition and get back in calf more easily and have a trouble-free lactation.” There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a good heifer get off to a good start and grow into a good cow, according to Ken. He says he still gets a buzz out of milking a good cow. “It’s not something you ever tire of – not when it’s in your blood.” He says that genomic testing has sharpened his eye and their herd management. “The genomic proofs of heifers and cows have, in the most
CLUBS The herd is also still classified – at least twice a year. And, again, Ken says it’s interesting to see how the visual assessment sits alongside the genomic test results. “Aiming to breed cows that go VG and EX is still important to us. We had 97 cows go EX in the past two runs. We don’t take it for granted and it’s still a big deal for us.”
Ken speaking to HRH Prince Philip at the 1999 Royal Norfolk while Italian Judge Guiseppe Quiani looks on.
part, matched up to the expectation of the animals we see in front of us. So that’s reassuring. “And we believe that genomic testing has also forced us to up our management game. We know what a heifer’s or cow’s potential is and if she doesn’t meet that then we know it’s our fault – perhaps our management isn’t up to scratch. So we’re definitely putting in more effort and paying more attention to detail. “I think Rob sees it as a challenge – to match management to potential to ensure we’re not ‘wasting’ opportunities. And so far so good – we’ve plenty of cows that are averaging more than 60 litres a day. Daily yields exceed 40 litres per cow per day.”
Influential cow families include Can Ada, Angie, Gina, and Ring. And sires that have left their mark include Manifold. “He’s had a tremendous impact on our herd, putting lots of strength and production into our cows.” Looking to the future, once the current building plans have been completed and herd numbers have increased, Rob may consider further expansion. “We have the space here and the financials would certainly stack up. So, after a period of consolidation, I can see us building more housing and adding more milkers.” Ken says that while he’ll take more of a back seat he’ll always be involved. “It’s good to relinquish some of the work and worry to the next generation and I can see they’re both relishing the challenge and enjoying running their respective enterprises. They’re just as passionate about farming as Rebecca and I are – and their grandparents were. So I’m happy.” Rob adds: “We can’t stand still, but there are other challenges to meet
Farm facts
Unit size: 2,000 acres, comprising grass, forage and arable crops Soil type: heavy loam Annual rainfall: 735mm
Herd facts Herd size: 450 cows plus 480 followers Average yield: 11,096 litres, at 4.21% butterfat and 3.21% protein SCC: 150,000 cells/ml Calving interval: 387 days Heifer age at first calving: 23 months Current AI sires: Citizen, Einstein, Heroic, Improbable, and Renegade Influential sires: Manifold Foundation and important cow families: Can Ada, Angie, Gina, and Ring Classifications: 87 EX
first. We have to look at ways to farm in a more environmentally sustainable and regenerative way,” he adds. “Genomic testing all our heifers will help here – we’re breeding cows that will be easier to manage, are more efficient and should complete more ‘trouble-free’ lactations. We’re strengthening our dairy foundations and we know, whatever we decide to do, we’re building on a firm base.”
TRIO OF ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW CHAMPIONS
Airfield Lorenzo Cora VG 89 three-year-old was Norfolk Show Champion in 2011
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Airfield CC Beth EX95 was Norfolk Show Champion in 2008
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Border & Lakeland Although held later in the year than usual, the AGM, held at The Auctioneer, Carlisle, at least brought some sense of normality to the Club programme.
Results
Junior Cow 2nd Calver (Stockdale Cup) – 7 forward
Committee members were able to attend and the wider membership invited to participate online, having submitted ideas or issues for discussion in advance. All went smoothly with office holders elected en-block to stand on for another year in the hope of getting some functions under way soon.
1st Heathersgill Hurricane Donna (Heathersgill Holsteins)
An HYB Training Day on was held on Saturday 19th June, by kind permission of the Horsley family (Woodcatt). It was a tremendous day. A huge thanks and congratulations are due to the older HYB members who were outstanding with their time, patience and understanding with the younger generation, demonstrating how to clip, wash and handle a calf.
1st Evening Fitz Nell (Evening Holsteins)
The Winter Herd Competition, held slightly later in the year than planned, produced an outstanding display of Holstein cattle, showing the breed’s strength in all its glory.
3rd Inglewood Kiwi Kitty 16 (Inglewood Holsteins)
2nd Inglewood Impression Elsie 29 (Inglewood Holsteins) 3rd Woodcatt Octane Melinda (Woodcatt Holsteins) Intermediate Cow 3rd Calver (J Stobart & Son Perpetual Challenge Trophy) – 5 forward 2nd Crossfell Abbott Baya (Crossfell Holsteins) 3rd Tallent Silver Gaye 6 (Tallent Holsteins) Senior Cow (C M Chester Plate) – 5 forward 1st Riverdane Ashlyns Gold (Evening Holsteins) 2nd Hailstone Ladino Fine Breeze (Hailstone Holsteins) Senior Heifer (Harkness Trophy) – 6 forward
The task to pull these animals in to any particular order fell upon Mrs Ruth Harper (Lillyhall). There were jawdropping moments throughout the competition, especially with the power all cattle displayed and the youthful dairyness displayed by the older classes. Announcing the results, Ruth commented how close all the classes were, with the order decided on finest details. Ruth has kindly produced a video of the classes on the Border & Lakeland Facebook page.
1st Evening Atwood Jessie (Evening Holsteins) 2nd Gaitsgill Emilio Sallie (Gaitsgill Holsteins) 3rd Hay Bloomfield Spring (Hay Holsteins) Junior Heifer (Criddle Bollington Feeds Plater) – 6 forward 1st Heathersgill King Doc Bella (Heathersgill Holsteins) 2nd Evening Sidekick Jennifer (Evening Holsteins) 3rd Langhurst Jordy Roxanne (Langhurst Holsteins)
A big thank you to all exhibitors for putting on a wonderful display of cattle; your commitment and hard work showed through over the three days judging and it was a pleasure to judge.
Family Group (K M & K M Mawson Trophy) 1st Mandy family (S Harrington, Gaitsgill Herd) 2nd Marci Family (A Brough, Tallent Herd) Iron Grandma (William Threlfell Cup)
There was an outstanding display from Evening Holsteins who took the overall title with their super six. Chasing their tails was Inglewood Holsteins, this was the first time they had entered a Border & Lakeland competition and one to definitely watch out for in the future. Following on a close third was M & D Wilson Hailstone Holsteins with their organic pedigree herd.
1st Inglewood Kiwi Oranje 53 (Inglewood Farms Ltd) HYB Unserved Heifer Class 1st Jack Wilson, Panda Treacle ET (Lightning Holsteins) 2nd Scarlett Graham, Heathersgill Solu Ezra (Heathersgill Holsteins)
One highlight of the competition was the Iron Grandma. Inglewood Kiwi Oranje 53, a seventh calver from Inglewood Farms Ltd, showed power, strength, dairyness, and above everything so youthful – a truly outstanding example of the breed.
3rd Liam Graham, Heathersgill Ronald Asherlin (Heathersgill Holsteins)
Finally, a big thank you to Dodd & Co for their continued support for sponsoring the competition. We are very grateful that we are able to provide these competitions to the members.
4th Tori Wilson, Richaven Silver Squaw (Hailstone Holsteins) Super Six Females (Boustead Memorial Trophy) – 6 entries 1st Evening Herd (Evening Holsteins) 2nd Lord Inglewood Farms (Inglewood Holsteins) 3rd M & D Wilson (Hailstone Holsteins) Stacey Creighton
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Lancashire
Medium Herds Champion Herd (Fortland Trophy)
The first AGM to be held since March 2019 – a socially distanced one – was held in June. Officers elected – President: Mr Tom Stable, Boltonmanor; Chairman: Mr John Dewhurst, Hotherdew; Vice-Chairman: Mr Henry Sanderson, Sandcross; Lancaster area representative: Mr David Airey, Newcroft; Mid and South Lancs representative: Mr Andrew Kippax, Butlersarms; East Lancs and West Yorks representative: Mr Richard Lucas, Meinspride
Herds Competition Large Herds
Champion Herd (J Watkins Rose Bowl) 1st J Burrow & Son – Stardale
1st G J Mutton & Sons –Billincoat 2nd W & C Gorst & Sons – Saltoke 3rd A B & J Parkinson & Sons – Liscabank In-Milk Heifers (Pauls Agricultural Ltd. Trophy) 1st D E & M A Booth – Shawdale 2nd A B & J Parkinson & Sons – Liscabank 3rd M J & H Atkinson – Wyredale Progeny Group (Keystone Trophy) 1st A B & J Parkinson & Sons – Delaberge Pepper 2nd G J Mutton & Sons – Croteau Lesperron Unix Family Group (Woodmarsh Trophy) 1st A B & J Parkinson & Sons – Liscabank Molly
2nd J & I Garth – Bowlandview In-Milk Heifers (Arrad Rose Bowl) 1st J & M Sanderson & Sons – Sandcrest 2nd J & I Garth – Bowlandview
2nd G J Mutton & Sons – Billincoat Rita 3rd W & C Gorst & Sons – Saltoke Rebecca
3rd J Burrow & Son – Stardale
Cow (Reg Townley Challenge Trophy)
Progeny Group (Headnook Trophy)
1st M J & H Atkinson – Wyredale Mogal Dawn
1st J & M Sanderson & Sons – De-Su Gillespy
2nd D E & M A Booth – Shawdale Beemer Maria 4
2nd J Burrow & Son – Croteau Lesperron Unix 3rd I J & C A Metcalf – Denmire Remmy Family Group (Tullithwaite Trophy)
3rd G J Mutton & Sons – Billincoat Andre Veronese Heifer (Smellows Trophy)
1st J Burrow & Son – Stardale Vaakje
1st D E & M A Booth – Shawdale Solomon Fools Gold 6
2nd J & I Garth – Bowlandview Lupin 3rd J & M Sanderson & Sons – Sandcrest Linbloome
2nd G J Mutton & Sons – Billincoat Balistic Judy 3rd A B & J Parkinson & Sons – Liscabank
Cow (Wyredale Trophy)
Undenied Jen Molly
1st J Burrow & Son – Stardale Iota Vaakje 2nd J & I Garth – Bowlandview Cayle Pami
Small Herds
3rd W G & R G Riley – Hall o’th Hill Spring Champagne
Champion Herd (S H Renshaw & G R Radcliffe Trophy) 1st M & J Bristol – Claremont
Heifer (Smellows Trophy) 1st J & M Sanderson & Sons – Sandcrest Con Duchess 32 2nd J & I Garth – Bowlandview Applicable Ada 3rd I J & C A Metcalf – Sheardley Remmy Paula
2nd A H Price & Son – Jackbeck 3rd G & A E Smith & Sons – Alandrew In-Milk Heifers (Lancashire Club Trophy) 1st G & A E Smith & Sons – Alandrew 2nd W J & I France – Corfield 3rd A H Price & Son – Jackbeck
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Young Bull Progeny Group, open to all herds (W & J Pye Trophy) 1st G J Mutton & Sons – Billincoat Billy
2nd M & J Bristol – Ladys-Manor Savoy
2nd A B & J Parkinson & Sons – Liscabank Dream
3rd A H Price & Son – Amighetti Numero Uno
3rd J & I Garth – Stantons Applicable
Family Group (J Bibby Agriculture Ltd Trophy)
Judge’s Choice (the ones he would most like to take home)
1st G & A E Smith & Sons – Alandrew Adeen 2nd A D Mares – Greengrass Delight 3rd A H Price & Son – Jackbeck Rose Cow (Delph Trophy) 1st A D Mares – Greengrass Eva Smoothie 2nd M & J Bristol – Claremont Apple Pie Frisk 3rd A H Price & Son – Jackbeck Seaver Melody 2 Heifer (Smellows Trophy) 1st A H Price & Son – Jackbeck Attico Holly Red 2nd W & J France – Corfield Major Joy 3rd M & J Bristol – Claremont Lira Lyncrest
Small Herds: A H Price & Son – Jackbeck Attico Holly 16 Medium Herds: D E & M A Booth – Shawdale Fools Gold 6 Large Herds: J Burrow & Son – Stardale Iota Vaakje The FAF Trophy for the Premier Herd J Burrow and Sons’s - Stardale Herd
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Suffolk Congratulations to Katie and John Smith (Wigboro) who welcomed Edward John and Molly Amelia, 5lb 3oz and 5lb 1oz into the world on the 30th May. All of the members at the Suffolk Holstein Club would like to send their best wishes to Katie, John and big sister Maddie. Helen Reeve
Western Western Holstein Club was gutted at having to cancel the planned HYB Training Day and Stock-Judging Evening due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions; so many members were looking forward to getting out to these events. The intention is to re-arrange the events as soon as we can, and I look forward to reporting on them in the next Journal. Happily, the Western Holstein Club Summer Herds Competition, sponsored by ForFarmers, did go ahead. There were 18 entrants in total but unfortunately two had to withdraw at the last minute. It was good to see new names on the list of entrants from members who had not entered in recent years. The judging took place between the 14th and 16th June by Holstein UK Board Member Jane Whittaker (Knowlesmere). After three days of judging, Jane commented: “As the temperature sweltered, the competition hotted up for Western Club herds. “With no shows in the offing what better way to showcase your stock. Sixteen farms were visited from all points of Cheshire and just bobbing over the border into North Shropshire. “A comprehensive schedule of classes for every type of system was judged. I was impressed with depth of quality in all classes. Great cows and heifers were paraded with small, medium and large herds being split. All the farms that I visited had an eye on the
commercial elements of profitable milk production, but what set them apart was their great cow families and pedigree commitment – something close to my own heart. “With the club now 100-years-old, the enthusiasm and standards certainly haven’t dropped. Without giving anything away, I thoroughly enjoyed my three days judging. I am certain some of the cows that I judged would have been out at Cheshire and Nantwich Shows, it’s just a shame the pandemic has got in the way. “Special thanks must also go to my dynamic duo, stewards Kevin Naughton and Mark Thornton for the craic.” The club thanks Jane for taking the time and for the effort she put into the judging; the stewards reported that the feedback given to entrants from Jane was informative and very much appreciated. Full results will be published in the next Journal; the presentation dinner is due to be held later in the year. It’s fantastic to keep getting so many quality entries, it’s a great opportunity for members to not only show off their stock but also get very productive feedback. I look forward too many more entries in the future. The club has issued a call to past and present club members and officials for September’s 101 Years and Still Counting event planned for 19th September, starting at 2pm. It will be a great opportunity for everyone to catch up and talk about the past and present. Meanwhile, if you have any old photos or memorabilia that could be displayed on the day, please call Club Secretary Ros – who is also the contact point for further information and tickets.
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Club Events update Farm Walk and Club AGM – 24th August: 7.30pm, by kind permission of Reaseheath Agricultural College. The walk and talk will be focusing on the newly- installed Lely Robot Milking System. Refreshments from Lely will be served for 8.30pm, followed by the AGM at 8.50pm (incorporating the presentation to 2021 Top Ten Herd Competition Winners). Club Centenary Celebration – 19th September: 2pm. by kind permission of the Rees Family at Foxes Bank Farm, Nantwich. The afternoon will celebrate 101 years of the Western Holstein Club, with drinks reception, cream tea, garden games, ice-cream (courtesy of Bidlea Dairy), display of photos & memorabilia, officials past and present photo area. It will be a lovely time to chat and reminisce with old friends and new. Tickets £15 (under 12s free) – contact Ros for further details and to book tickets
Club Calf Show – 25th September. Venue: Higher Farm, Byley, CW10 9LN by kind permission Mr J Ashbrook. Classes and entries will be available from Club Secretary Winter Talks – Speakers and dates to be confirmed Annual Dinner & Dance – 18th February 2022. Venue: Nantwich Civic Hall The Club welcomes everyone into the fold, please feel free to contact Ros if you have any questions or need any further information. Mobile: 07762 614768 Email: westernholsteinclub@hotmail.co.uk Ros Rimmer
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Shropshire Sadly, we have lost one of our senior members, with the death of Mr Richard Mayall from Pimhill Holsteins. Richard was 92 and will be remembered for being a real gentleman, with time for everyone and the very generous donor of one of our most treasured Club trophies. The Pimhill Trophy is a Shebeg model cow on a plinth which is competed for within our annual herds’ competition and presented to the Judge’s Choice, Champion Cow, and is a very much coveted prize. At the other end of the scale, we have a new member in our HYB section with the birth of Jessica Mary, a daughter for Rob Jones and his partner Angela, at Fenns Bank Holsteins (see picture). And by the time you read this, Laura Cope and Hamish will be married and we wish them a long and happy life together. We have now completed our Herds Competition which was judged by Mr Steve Hill from Hydaways Holsteins. Steve was amazed and very impressed with the standard of cows put before him, having seen great cows in every herd. He had a tough task with 18 farms and 23 individual owners taking part. We are very grateful to our Stewards, Jane Whittaker, David Gadd and Keith Davies who have done a splendid job and also to all the members who volunteered to steward this event, and I can assure them they will be involved in future events. Jane and Andrew Whittaker hosted a barbecue for Steve with just a few sociallydistanced members, namely Club President Tim Preston, Club Chairman Phil Jackson and Holstein UK out-going President Rob Clare (see picture). We have been endeavouring to arrange some sort of event to mark Rob Clare’s year as Holstein UK President; it is such a shame that his year in office has been so curtailed by the restrictions, which have caused so much isolation and cancellation of so many enjoyable events. If permitted, we have stock-judging evenings planned, along with HYB training days, in conjunction with Western and Stafford Clubs. Frank Dixon
L-R Tim Preston, Phil Jackson, Steve Hill and Rob Clare
Angela and Rob with Jessica Mary
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Herd Competition Results Individual Cow (Johnny Barker Trophy)
100-Tonne Cows (Allan Cope Trophy)
1st Hallon Kade Jeannie – James Tudor
1st Knowlesmere Jordan Diamond – A and J Whittaker
2nd Ashacres Goldwyn Clarisa – Phil Wyn
2nd Styche Loader Sally – Seaton Farms
3rd Upperseven Trigger Mary – Andrew Thomas
3rd Hyden Oceania – Andrew Thomas
Senior Heifer (Alkmere Trophy)
Champion Large Herd (Bardra Trophy)
1st Hendomen Norma 269 – Mike Windsor 2nd Nobold Jordy Mitzi – Mike Roberts 3rd Alderbarrow Rooster Elegance – B and L Whitfield
1st Hallon Holsteins – James and Pippa Tudor 2nd Styche Holsteins – Seaton Farms 3rd Glanmarten Holsteins – Ian Whitticase
4th Glanmarten Dealmaker Joan – Ian Whitticase
Champion Intermediate Herd (Wynnstay Trophy)
Junior Heifer (Overmeade Trophy)
2nd Brookroad Holsteins – Paul and Dee Bradbury
1st Styche Lambda Patricia –- Seaton Farms 2nd Brookroad Ervina Julianna – P and D Bradbury 3rd Dawnstar Pety Cornella 68 – Rob Pritchard 4th Thistlerose Denver Zandra – Phil and Jane Arrell
1st Hendomen Holsteins – Mike Windsor 3rd Bentleyford Holsteins – Dave and Rob Higgins Champion Small Herd (Wems Trophy) 1st Nobold Holsteins – Mike Roberts 2nd Folemill Holsteins – Mark Whitehurst
Purchased Cow (Barbers Trophy)
3rd Chorlton Holsteins – John Lomax
1st Longford Hall Aval Teresa – Dave and Rob Higgins
Reserve Champion Herd (TSB Trophy)
2nd Sterndale Lauthority Ghost – David Rees Farms 3rd Y Farm Frieda 426 – Jeremy Payne Purchased Heifer (Eardley/Holly Trophy)
Brookroad Holsteins – Paul and Dee Bradbury Overall Champion Herd (Hawksmoor Trophy) Hendomen Holsteins – Mike Windsor
1st Sterndale Silvertime Ghost – James Tudor 2nd Nobold Sidekick Atlee – Dave and Rob Higgins 3rd Ashacres Fine Gina – Mark Whitehurst Cow Family (Emral Trophy) 1st Hallon Jeannie – James Tudor 2nd Glanmartin Jill – Ian Whitticase 3rd Brookroad Beechnut – P and D Bradbury Progeny Group (NWF Trophy) 1st View Home Monterey – James Tudor 2nd Comestar Lineman - Mike Windsor
HYB National Competitions Day 2021
3rd De-Su Bookem – Ian Whitticase Production Inspection (Markris Trophy) 1st Styche Denali Laura – Seaton Farms with 1570 points 2nd Stocks Activator Melody – Andrew Williams with 1294 points Judges Choice (Pimhill Trophy) Sterndale Silvertime Ghost – James Tudor 2 x 50-tonne cows (Verona Trophy) 1st Styche Holsteins – Seaton Farms 2nd Hallon Holsteins – James and Pippa Tudor
National HYB stock judging and linear competitions. Saturday 14th August 9am - 4pm
Hallon Farm, Worfield, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5JZ More information and full schedule available online soon
3rd Attwood Holsteins – Kelly Woodcock
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Calf Champion Blydale Chief Lynn from G && G Templeton, Ayrshire, with Neil Sloan, who also won the Showmanship title
Judge Claire Swale
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Judge Claire Swale with overall Calf Champion Blydale Chief Lynn and Neil Sloan
Over 30 young handlers competed in the Showmanship and Calf classes
Following the cancellation of last year’s Royal Highland Show and with Covid restrictions still very much in place, the 2021 event went ahead as a competitor-only occasion. Taking place at the Royal Highland Centre, and renamed the “Royal Highland Showcase,” it was designed to bridge the gap until the 180th Show can be held in June 2022. The entire seven-day event was livestreamed, with the team producing over 252 hours of live content and a further 30 hours of on-demand content, watched by 270,000 people from across 87 countries. Due to the Covid restrictions, each breed competition was treated as a stand-alone event, with competitors having to arrive and leave the showground on the same day. Although only calf and showmanship classes were possible this year, there was a fantastic turn-out with almost 30 young handlers competing. Judging both the calf and showmanship classes was renowned judge Claire Swale. Commenting on the event, Claire, told the show reporters: “It’s great to be back out in a ring. These shows are so important; this is the future of our industry and
it’s so important to get them involved and give them the opportunity to get out and meet people and get the enthusiasm going that will hopefully spur them to remain in the industry for many years to come.” Claire selected Neil Sloan as her Showmanship Champion, with Alison Hunter in Reserve. It was a double celebration for Neil as he also led Blydale Chief Lynn ET to victory in the Holstein Calf Championship. Sired by Stantons Chief and out of Blydale Lynn Fitz All VG89 (3yr), she was purchased at Harrison & Hetherington’s online Global Connection Sale in April. Asked by the show reporters to comment on his win, Neil said he 71 the journal holstein uk
was: “Over the moon – overwhelmed. I haven’t been to a show since March 2020, so it’s been great to be back out again.” In the coloured breed classes, the red and white Holstein from Brian Weatherup and son Brian, Parkend Dice Starlet Red, was named Champion. There was also further celebration for the family when Gillian Weatherup (Brian Jnr’s wife) picked up Reserve Champion with Pinupgirl Reeve Sangria Red.
All photography by Catherine MacGregor Photography and Ian Georgeson
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Royal Highland Showcase Results Champion Holstein Dairy Calf
3rd Townlaw Lighthouse Treat - Bryce Sloan, Cumnock
Blydale Chief Lynn - G & G Templeton, Ayrshire
4th Lesmay Secretary Eileen - Parkend Farm, Fife
Reserve Champion Holstein Dairy Calf
5th Norwoodbrae Crushtime Abbiene - David Howat, Ayrshire
Glenmuir Denver Elizabeth - A Struthers, Ayrshire
6th Northshields Secretariat Bang - J & I Wilson, Cupar Holstein Calf, born between 1st April and 31st May 2020
Champion Red & White Dairy Calf Parkend Dice Starlet Red, Parkend Farm, Fife
1st Vetech Pepper Kim - R & M Scott, Ayrshire
Reserve Champion Red & White Dairy Calf
2nd Arranview Doorman Molli - K Lawrie, Ayrshire
Pinupgirl Reeve Sangria Red, Parkend Farm, Fife
3rd Knoweside Unstopabull Petrelle - G & G Templeton, Ayrshire
Holstein Calf, born between 1st December 2020 and 31st January 2021
Showmanship Handler Champion: Neil Sloan;
1st Glenmuir Denver Elizabeth - A Struthers, Ayrshire 2nd Muir Sidekick Erle - W & A Watson, East Ayrshire
Reserve: Alison Hunter
3rd Lesmay Undenied Patent - Parkend Farm, Fife
Junior 5-12 years of age on 1st January
4th Overside Lambda Misty – H Caldwell & Sons, Ayrshire
1st Erica Gray, Drumtall Farm, Glasgow 2nd John Caldwell, H.Caldwell & Sons, Ayrshire
5th Stairway Thunderstorm Fogey - Dormieston Farm, Ayrshire
3rd Kyle Scott, R & M Scott, Ayrshire 4th Andrew Watson, W & A Watson, East Ayrshire
6th Arranview King Doc Kitty - K Lawrie, Ayrshire
5th Ruaridh Lawson, North Cassingray, Leven
Holstein Calf, born between 1st October and 30th November 2020
6th Fraser Sloan, Dormieston Farm, Ayrshire Intermediate 13-15 years of age on 1st January
1st Arranview Unix Marie - K Lawrie, Ayrshire 2nd Parkend Fontaine Maude - Parkend Farm, Fife
1st Rory Scott, R & M Scott, Ayrshire
3rd Carnduff Raffaello Unwin - John Bryson & Son, Lanarkshire
2nd Ellis Caldwell, H.Caldwell & Sons, Ayrshire 3rd Calum Gray, Drumtall Farm, Glasgow
4th Stairway Spock Anne - Dormieston Farm, Ayrshire
4th Katie Watson, W & A Watson, East Ayrshire 5th Kirsten Sloan, Dormieston Farm, Ayrshire
Holstein Calf, born between 1st August and 30th September 2020
Senior 16-20 years of age on 1st of January
1st Blydale Chief Lynn - G & G Templeton, Ayrshire
1st Mark Bryson, John Bryson & Son, Lanarkshire
2nd Adventure Unstopabull - Sara John Bryson & Son, Lanarkshire
2nd Sarah Wood, J & I Wilson, Cupar 3rd Lynsey Brown, J & I Wilson, Cupar
3rd Muir Apps Mandy - W & A Watson, East Ayrshire
4th Kerr Sloan, Bryce Sloan, Cumnock
4th Arranview Doc Laurie Sheik - K Lawrie, Ayrshire
5th Fraser Banks ,A & S Lawrie, Kinross-shire
5th Nethervalley King Doc Blackbird - R & M Scott, Ayrshire
Mature 21- 7 years of age on 1st of January
6th Ladyyard Glitz Celia - H Caldwell & Sons, Ayrshire
1st Neil Sloan, G & G Templeton, Ayrshire 2nd Alison Hunter, K Lawrie, Ayrshire
Holstein Calf, born between 1st June and 31st July 2020
3rd David Howat, David Howat, Ayrshire
1st Jones PC Cm Crisp Lockdown - R & M Scott, Ayrshire
4th Cameron Banks, A & S Lawrie, Kinross-shire
2nd Townlaw Sidekick Petunia - Bryce Sloan, Cumnock
6th Emily Bryson, John Bryson & Son, Lanarkshire
5th Rachael Wood, Rushfield Farm, Kinross
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Deman Rae Tops at Sterndale and Peak Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington with Bagshaws Averages: 63 cows in milk £3,971.67; 60 heifers in milk £3,699.50; 12 in-calf heifers £3,841.25; 16 bulling heifers £3,025.31; 41 heifer calves £2,336.89; 5 bulls £2,919; 27 embryos £961.99; 197 Holsteins £3,437.02 Sale date: 01/07/2021 A huge crowd of Holstein breeders and enthusiasts from across the UK and Ireland travelled to Fernydale Farm for the Final Dispersal Sale of the Sterndale and Peak Holstein herd, owned by Bill Nadin and Yasmin Bradbury. Over the years they have built up a reputation for breeding excellence based on a solid foundation of prolific cow families, with generations of high scoring Excellent cows.. The trade topped at 21,000gns for an outstanding Excellent cow with the overall average for 197 Holsteins coming to £3,437 with 23 animals selling for £5,000 or more. Demand for embryos was strong, they topped at 1,250gns to average £961. Topping the sale at 21,000gns was Sterndale Deman Rae, she was bred from ten Excellent dams going back to Roxy. Her first three dams were EX94 and sired by Snowman, Goldwyn and Kite; the next dam by Talent
Sterndale Jordy Awe Jodie Red VG87
was purchased by Bill and Yasmin for 7,500gns in the Ad Astra Sale in 2006 from Stanhope Holsteins from Vancouver Island. Sterndale Deman Rae was classified EX92 in her third lactation and had recently calved her fourth, her Lesperron Stronger daughter followed her in the ring and sold for 4,800gns, both of these special animals now join the Willsbro Holstein herd in Cornwall. A beautiful Lambda two-year-old from the Rae family sold for 7,200gns to the Bunting family from Dumfries. Sterndale Bylambda Rae oozed style; she was bred from a VG87 Byway from a full sister to the dam of the top seller. Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody is one of the most recognised Holstein cows in the world and several special lines from this legend featured in the sale. Rhapsody was a three time Supreme Champion at UK Dairy Expo and a three time All Britain winner. Selling for 19,500gns was Milliedale Lambda Rhapsody who was sired by Lambda from an EX91 Commander from an EX95 Dusk who topped the 2017 sale at 10,500gns, next dam was the EX97, Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody. This impressive Lambda heifer was purchased by New Chapter Holsteins. Her dam, Milliedale Commander Rhapsody EX91 sold for 5,200gns to the Bunting family from Dumfries who also purchased a July-born daughter of Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody EX97 sired by Doorman Darlingo for 9,000gns.
A Sidekick daughter of Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody EX97 sold for 8,500gns to the Willsbro Holstein herd in Cornwall. She was a powerfully framed in-calf heifer carrying a pregnancy to Peak Tropic for October. Peak ABS Lambda Rhapsody sold for 8,500gns to Mr Garvey from N Ireland, she was a great-grand-daughter of Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody EX97. She had recently calved in her second and has the potential to develop into a high- scoring EX cow. One of the standout cow families at Sterndale has been the Ghost cow family and selling for 7,500gns was Sterndale Lindell Ghost, a maximum classified second lactation cow who completes ten generations of EX classified cows. She was purchased by M and C Millar, Coleraine, N. Ireland. Sterndale Sil Ghost sold for 7,200gns to the McNeil family from Cairnpat Farm near Stranraer. She had classified maximum points in her third lactation and was the ninth generation of direct EX cows. The Jodie cow family has been a major success at Sterndale and selling for 16,000gns was Sterndale Jordy Awe Jodie Red, an ultra stylish show heifer sired by Jordy Red and classified VG87. Her third dam was Sterndale Sterling Jodie Red, the All Britain wining two-year-old in 2014 who sold in the Newabbey Dispersal for 18,000gns. She was purchased by Willsbro Holsteins in Cornwall.
Sterndale Deman Rae EX92 sold for 21,000gns
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Milk was buyers’ priority at Gisburn Auctioneers: Gisburn Auction Mart Averages: Newly-Calved Heifers £1,972; Newly-Calved Cows £1,800; In-Calf Heifers £1,288 Sale Date: 15/04/2021 Bidding peaked at £2,450 and 10 newlycalved heifers made £2,000 or more each. Auctioneer Fred Spurgeon said there was no problem selling the best heifers – but anything showing a fault or lacking milk “had a very limited audience”.
Champion, Akregloss 26, is out of a Regancrest Beau dam while the Reserve, Akregloss 27, is out of a Jareb dam. Messrs Jolly were in the money again at £2,400 when Ribchester, Preston, buyer B F Blezard bought their Endco Superhero-sired Fieldside Leslie 9, out of a 12,63kg dam and sold giving 33kg. And, at £2,100, they sold a Delta-Lambda heifer from their Monogram family, this one out of a 14,595kg, 5.11% fat dam, to the same buyer.
Goosnargh, Preston buyers N W and J Coulthurst and Son accounted for half of those top-priced lots, including the sale leader, Fieldside Emily 58 from H and V E Jolly, of Great Eccleston, Preston – a 37kg heifer by Peak Altapainter, with several milky, high-fat generations behind her.
At £2,350, Smellows Belindi 26, a Denmire Pendive daughter from J T Taylor and Son, Broughton, Skipton, was knocked down to Messrs Coulthurst. A 39kg heifer, Fordswood Raeman Barny from J, J M and H J Walmsley, of Pilling, made £2,010 to J G and J Williams of Nantwich.
Messrs Coulthurst also paid £2,420 apiece for the day’s Champion and Reserve. They were two fresh heifers from Hoole, Preston, breeders R and M Cowgill’s old-established Hoole Akregloss family and both by Garsby Caliber. The
Topping the cow trade were W A and A Booth, (Feizor) with a third calver from their Sabrina family, by Riverdown Incredibull Red. Having given 10,408kg with her second calf, the cow was sold giving 52kg to local buyer W Oldfield.
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The Trade of the Decade for Kent cows at Sedgemoor with 76 over £2,000 Auctioneers: Greenslade Taylor Hunt Averages: 226 dairy cows and heifers (inc. all faults and heifer calves) £1,619; 23 calved heifers £2,000; 28 in-calf heifers £1,799; 57 recently served heifers £856; 26 bulling heifers £758; 36 yearling and younger heifers £525; 46 heifer calves £407 Sale date: 24/06/2021 The decision of the Vicary family from Edenbridge, Kent to disperse their Peevee herd through Sedgemoor Auction Centre produced a trade that exceeded expectations with no less than 76 selling for over £2,000 to a top of 2,350gns for Peevee Star April, a dry cow due to her third in July. At 2,300gns was another dry cow due in August to her third, Peevee Star Lill, two September-calved heifers and a second calver due again in the autumn. Other cows sold to 2,200gns x4. Calved heifers topped at 2,250gns for the May-calved two-year-olds Albania Austrity giving 36 kgs and Sunkist Madge with a PLI £415. The 23 calved heifers sold on the day averaged £2,000. In-calf heifers due July/August to sexed semen sold to 2,200gns for Dalliance Rhoda out of an E90 4th dam. Others at 2050gns x2. Bulling heifers by Cookiecutter Haste at 900gns x2 and yearlings from the Milka family at 850gns. Heifer calves sold to 480gns x7 for daughters of Glamour Achieve, SJK Corona and Hennikers Whirl Wind. 50 purchasers that spanned the country from Cornwall to Derbyshire produced the above excellent averages.
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Cransworth Dispersal Sale tops at 2,350gns Auctioneers: Kivells Averages: In-Milk Cows and Heifers £1,542; In-Calf Heifers (Due Autumn 2021) £1,274; Autumn 2020-Born Heifer Calves £604; 182 Head £1,375 Sale Date: 14/04/2021 A fantastic herd dispersal sale of autumn calving cows and heifers met phenomenal demand at Holsworthy Livestock Market. Cedric and Hilary Thomas’ home-bred and closed herd of cows were of a balanced type that perfectly matched the current type of cow that buyers are looking for. A busy ring of buyers saw exceptionally lively bidding for all lots. Quality was in real demand with the top price of 2,350gns (£2,468) achieved for second calver Cransworth Chacal Sophie, yielding 32.9kg, due to calf in November with her third. In-milk heifers topped at 2,200gns (£2,310) for Cransworth Calument Sophie, due to calf in October. Over 30 lots, which represented a quarter of the milking herd, sold in excess of £2,000 and covered a wide spectrum of ages from heifers to fourth calvers. Older cows and animals with faults also found strong demand, creating an overall in-milk average of £1,542. A super run of in-calf heifers due in autumn 2021 saw spirited bidding, topping at 1,550gns (£1,628). Autumn-born heifer calves were sold as A numbers behind their dams and attracted great interest, averaging £604. On behalf of the dairy team, we express our thanks to Cedric and Hilary Thomas and wish them all the best in their retirement from dairy farming.
Dairy values strengthen at Gisburn Auctioneers: Gisburn Auction Marts Averages: Newly-Calved Heifers £2,220; Newly-Calved Cows £1,214; In-Calf Heifers £2,166; Bulling Heifers £956 Sale Date: 17/06/2021 There was a top price of £2,650 and 34 head, including in-calf heifers, sold over the £2,000 mark. The pedigree section led the way with a 38kg Fieldside heifer from H and V E Jolly, of Great Eccleston taking top bid, knocked down to regular buyers N W and J M Coulthurst and Son, of Goosnargh, Preston, who accounted for a dozen of the top-priced lots – eight of them from Messrs Jolly’s consignment. Dearest was their Woodmarsh Masterplan daughter from the Naomi family and out of a 15,000kg dam and a similarly highyielding grand-dam. Two fresh heifers sold at £2,520, including a Secretariat-sired entry from M and J Bristol, of Newton-in-Bowland. Skipton judge Brian Moorhouse’s choice as the day’s Champion, Claremont Secretariat Spottie 2, out of a Jordan dam, sold to Wannop Farms, of Heaton, Lancaster. The other at £2,520 was Fieldside Petunia 21, a Stantons Chief daughter from Messrs Jolly, and was one of the Coulthurst purchases, along with the day’s Reserve Champion from Fieldside. This was a Delta-Lambda from the Erica family with several 12,000kg lactations in its near pedigree and which made £2,500.
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Two more from the Fieldside consignment also made £2,500 to the same buyer. Emily 59, another by Masterplan, sold giving 37kg, and a Woodmarsh Quick Silver daughter from the Baby family out of an 11,000kg heifer-note dam, went the same way. At £2,420, a Delta-Lambda from the Fieldside Electric Baby family and with an EX90 grand-dam went to Messrs Coulthurst, along with another Masterplan at the same price. Wharles, Kirkham, breeder D Noblet sold a Whitecarr-bred heifer by Rubi-Haze at £2,400. With three generations VG/EX behind it. The heifer was bought by K R and C Hill, of Wrexham. There were also three heifers selling at £2,380, including two from Jennings Farmers, of Ripon. One, by Abbeyhouse Performer, was bought by W Oldfield, of Gisburn while the other, by Monument Impression, went to a Cheshire buyer. The third at £2,380 was a Wiltor Dreamer heifer from the Thornley herd of J Seed and Son, of Longridge, Preston, bought by Wannop Farms. In a fierce trade throughout, which auctioneer Fred Spurgeon said was driven partly by improving milk prices and a good first silage cut for most people, in-calf heifers made some noteworthy prices. Five pedigrees from K E Robinson and Son, of Carnforth, made between £2,300 and £2,000 apiece, most of them in-calf to sexed semen.
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3,100gns top price for Emmington Holsteins Auctioneers: Gwilym Richards and Barbers Averages: 179 Milking Cows and Heifers £1,779 (including 33 Heifer Calves at £427); 29 Unwarranted Cows (High Cc, ¾) £838; 45 In-Calf Heifers £1,409; 43 Bulling Heifers £903; 52 Yearlings £661 Sale Date: 11/06/2021 The dispersal sale of the Emmington herd of Holstein Friesians for Pam, Sally and Jo Rose attracted 61 successful buyers from 25 English and Welsh counties to their Oxfordshire farm near Chinnor. The top price was 3,100gns for the eighth generation VG/EX second calver Emmington Diamondback Atlee VG87, purchased by a South Wales buyer. She had recorded 10,503kg to date with her next calf by Sassafras due in October. The same buyer gave 2,700gns for Emmington Alltime Sparkle 2 GP81, a second calver bred from six generations in the top two grades. The May calver had produced 8,485kg with her first calf. A North Wales buyer purchased the next two highest-priced milkers; 2,400gns was given for the fortnight-calved second-calver Emmington Kimball Flora GP82, having recorded 7,291kg 4.95%F 3.50%P, and 2,300gns for the September-calved heifer Emmington Copycat Snowboots VG85, due in August. In-calf heifers sold to 2,200gns for the red and white Emmington Rager Monogram Red, bred from 10 generations of VG or EX cows and due in September. She was purchased by a Mid Wales buyer. Bulling heifers sold to 1,280gns, yearlings to 1,100gns and heifer calves to 550gns. High-volume purchases included 29 milkers to a Staffordshire farm, 29 milkers to a Somerset farm, 25 milkers to a North Wales farm and 20 youngstock to a Cheshire farm. Forty-three cattle sold over £2,000 with a further 21 selling over £1,900. A third of the cattle were purchased by Welsh buyers. The sale was streamed live on MartEye, with 80 approved bidders and 10% of lots being successfully bought online.
Gisburn dairies top at £2,550 Auctioneers: Gisburn Auction Marts Averages: Newly-Calved Heifers £1,972; Newly-Calved Cows £1,962; Pedigree In-Calf Heifers £1,550 Sale Date: 20/05/2021
secured a 37kg Monument Impressionsired heifer from Wesham, Kirkham breeders’ J & M Sanderson. From their Sandcrest herd’s long line of Marys, this two-weeks calved heifer goes back to a VG86, 60-tonne grand-dam.
A two-weeks-calved heifer from Feizor herd owners W A and A Booth, of Austwick, topped both the pre-sale show and the price list.
Messrs Taylor were in the money again at £2,280 with Smellows Lira 18, a Sandy-Valley Scenario daughter out of a 60-tonne dam, and also going to Ribchester along with their Denmire Pensive-sired heifer – yet another from a 60-tonne dam – which made £2,250.
With high fats, high protein, and yields up to 14,831kg in her close pedigree, the Gen-I-Beq Attico Red-sired heifer from the herd’s Sabrina family sold at £2,550 to regular buyer B F Blezard, of Ribchester, Preston. The striking heifer got the top rosette from Judge Philip Halhead who commented: “They don’t make many like that.” It was one of the 14 fresh calvers to top the £2,000 mark, three of them being cows. Local buyer W Oldfield paid £2,350 for Newton-in-Bowland vendors M and J Bristol’s early May-calved Claremont Achieve Roxy 2 by Glamour Achieve, while the similarly fresh Smellows Close Up Joan, by Stantons Close Up, and out of a twice 12,000kg dam from J D Taylor and Son, of Broughton, Skipton, sold at the same price, giving 36kg, to W E and O Blockley and Son, of Tarvin, Chester. Another from the Smellows consignment, this one from their Africa family, went to Mr Blezard at £2,320. A £2,300 bid from K R and C Hill, Wrexham,
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Messrs Booth’s Feizor Pepper S Lasenza, whose grand-dam is the EX95 Belfast Goldwyn Lasenza, was picked up by Wilkinson and Sons, of Rushyford, Durham, at £2,280. Another Claremont heifer from Messrs Bristol and by Allnure Secretariat made £2,220 to Burnley buyer A P Townsend and then a £2,100 bid from Mr Blezard bought a De-Su Fedex fresh heifer from Killinghall, Harrogate vendors R C and S W Beecroft’s Hollinshall herd. Topping the cow trade at £2,150 with the day’s Reserve Champion, were W J and I France, of Chipping, Preston, with a 40kg second calver, Corfield Azar Arlene 26 by Riverdane Azar. A stylish and strong heifer from C J and D D Drake, of Thornton, Bradford, led the in-calvers at £1,760, selling to A and S Bullock, of Chaigley, Clitheroe.
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Sidekick Ashlyn leads the way at Willsbro Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington in conjunction with Kivells Averages: 43 Cows & Heifers-In-Milk £4,082.79; 48 Yearling Heifers (Born 2020) £2,821.88; 31 Heifer Calves £1,900.16; 2 Bulls £3,097.50; 39 Embryos £595.00; 124 Holsteins £3,298.00 Sale Date: 7/06/2021 The Willsbro Holstein herd based in Wadebridge, Cornwall and owned and managed by the Wills family, staged their impressive Spring Sale at the Exeter Sale Centre in front of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic crowd of Holstein breeders from across the UK and Ireland. The Willsbro herd is one of the world’s leading breeding establishments and has, over a short space of time, built up a strong reputation for breeding excellence and for a willingness to sell their best. Trade topped at 12,000gns for Europe’s leading Conformation Sidekick daughter with no less than 20 animals selling for, or more than, £4,000. Milking cows and heifers
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averaged over £4,000 with the overall average an impressive £3,298 per life. Buyers from 25 counties were recorded from all the five home nations and once again the importance of the online bidding platform was very evident with just over a third of the sale purchased online. Strong cow families are the backbone of this exceptional breeding organisation. Topping the sale at 12,000gns was a daughter of Sidekick from the Tri-Day Ashlyn family that has been so prolific at Willsbro. Willsbro Sidekick Ashlyn is an amazing young calf who now joins the Ashlea Holstein herd of Mike and Lynn Robertson near Bristol. The Amber cow family attracted strong interest from start to finish. This is the cow family of many leading sires including Atwood, Aftershock and Golden Dreams. Selling for 9,000gns was an outstanding two-year-old sired by Willsbro Amoeba, whose fourth dam was the full sister to Atwood. She was purchased by James McNeil, of Cairnpat Farm, Stranraer. The judge’s choice had to be the ultra-stylish Willsbro Abbott daughter from the Sharon cow family. She was an easy VG87 and
oozed style with an udder that could only be described as flirting with perfection. Her dam had only been classified Good Plus; however this ready-made show heifer sold for 8,100gns to James Morton in N Ireland. The Sharon cow family, going back to the dam of Picston Shottle, was in high demand. This incredible maternal line has excelled in type, production and components. Selling for 8,000gns was Willsbro Tropic Sharon, sired by Tropic and from a VG88-2yr Lambda dam. She joined the incredible group purchased by James McNeil. Her full sister sold for 7,000gns to the Yates family from Meiklefirth Holsteins near Castle Douglas. One of the early lots that attracted some brisk bidding was Willsbro Calumet Roxy, a VG87 classified two-year-old sired by Larcrest Calumet and bred from 10 generation of Excellent classified dams. She has the potential to develop into a highscoring mature cow and sold carrying a female pregnancy by Siemers Hanans for November. This super balanced young cow now joins the famous Relough Holstein herd owned by the Mclean family in N Ireland.
Willsbro Amoeba Amber 167
Willsbro Tropic Sharon 146
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Hinton tops Mid-Summer Collective Auctioneers: Greenslade Taylor Hunt Averages: Calved Cows £1,837.50; Calved Heifers £1,896; In-Calf Heifers £1,448; Bulling & Yearling Heifers £807; Heifer Calves £291 Sale Date: 17/06/2021 An excellent entry of 300 head for the June Collective Sale produced a strong fresh milk trade for the best and continued strong youngstock trade. In the fresh milk section, Hinton Brendan Denise GP84, the May second calver out of an EX93-3E dam, topped the cows at 2,050gns. The first of Hinton’s heifers was the May-calved Scenario Cadiz, selling for 2,050gns. A further four heifers from Hinton sold for 2,000gns. At 1,950gns was Clenchers Superstyle Flora from Rea and Son. The continued dispersal of the Steventon herd for J and J Bown produced August-calving heifers at 1,650gns for Sting Tinkerbell and 1,600gns for members of the Buttercup and Candle families. A great run of 44 in-calf heifers from Cleave Farm Partnership, calving August to October, sold to 1,580gns for Vanswood Chairman Honest and 1,550gns for members of the Carla, Phoebe and Joan families. Bulling heifers from C J Elmes sold to 900gns for the red and white Swallowdale Die Sylvia Red 63 and Crystal Mario Jazz 31. At 860gns, from Hanford Farms, was the January 2020born heifer Irresitable Zenda 2 and March-born Superpoll Louisa. April 2020-born heifers from Finefarm Ltd sold to 820gns for a Delaberge Pepper daughter out of a 16,000kg dam.
Peacehay entry achieves 2,200gns Auctioneers: Greenslade Taylor Hunt Averages: Calved Cows £1,843; Calved Heifers £1,816.50; Bulls £1,312.50; In-Calf Heifers £1,506.40; Served Heifers £882; Yearling & Younger Heifers £600; Heifer Calves £369 Sale Date: 27/04/2021 The April Collective Sale produced a continued good trade for fresh milk and youngstock. Peacehay Attico Rachel VG85-2yr from F H Chave & Son topped the day at 2,200gns and goes back to West Wales. Cows sold to 2,100gns for a second lactation GP81 Wallen from Derek and Jeremy Dennis who had
other cows and calved heifers to 2,050gns and averaged £1,995 for six entered. In-calf heifers from the Bowns’ continued dispersal of their Steventon herd near Basingstoke were in strong demand, selling to 1,720gns for the Jethro Dot 2 out of a VG85 dam and due May to Michalak. Others from the same vendor sold for 1,680gns (x2) and 1,650gns. Their nine heifers averaged an impressive £1,620. Holstein bulls sold to 1,450gns for Walkabout Bill from Angell Farming Ltd. A large entry of 67 heifer calves sold to 460gns (x2) for daughters of Crystal Missan Jazzy Trumpet consigned by J C R & C M Vaughan and 440gns (x7) for J F Cobb & Sons, T J & M J Lloyd and Partners and G J Dalton.
Yfarm sale achieves A* result Auctioneers: Norton & Brooksbank with Kivells
joins the Walkabout herd of Richard Gay and family, of Axminster.
Averages: 311 Cows & Calved Heifers £1,650; 42 Served Heifers £1,370; 83 Yearling Heifers £819; 111 Calves (60 at Foot) £440; 547 Head £1,257
Second-top was 2,400gns paid by Tom Letts and Son from Bristol for Wowcow Brody August Red, a fresh-calved heifer giving 34kg and consigned by Ben and Lizzie Yates. The heifer is bred from nine generations of Excellent cows.
Sale Date: 19/04/2021 A fast and furious trade was seen at Exeter when the bulk of John Yeoman’s highyielding Yfarm herd went under the hammer. The 550 head were sold in under seven hours with 68 buyers attending or bidding via Mart-Eye from 16 different counties ranging from Cornwall to Cheshire and from Carmarthenshire to Co Armagh in N Ireland. Every animal sold readily with plenty of keen buyers, returning an impressive average of over £1,250 per head. A total of 39 animals made 2,000 guineas or more with a top price of 2,800gns for Vaessensation VNS Maggi 78 ET EX90, one of several impressive animals imported from Luxembourg. She is by a Mogul son out of a Doorman dam and gave 13,200kg in her second lactation. She sold having calved in December giving 55kg and back in calf. She
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The top-priced served heifer was Yfarm Samovar Lulu, who fetched 2,100gns and goes to Seaton Farms in Cheshire. Yearlings peaked at 1,650gns and calves at foot reached 850gns with plenty making over 500gns. With a late, cold, dry spring and very little grass coming, these youngsters sold particularly well. Several volume buyers kept trade hot throughout the day and the biggest load of over 50 travels to Mevagissey in Cornwall for Messrs John and James Colgrove. These were quality cattle expertly managed by John Yeoman’s team led, by Ben Yates and Jeremy Payne. The herd performance in all departments is a credit to them and the widespread interest in the sale was a fitting testimony with proof in the averages listed above.
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Third calver tops at £2,300 Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington Averages: 117 Holstein Heifers In Milk £1,754.85; 31 Holstein Cows In Milk £1,641.90; 4 British Friesians £1,477.50
Stbridesvalley cows sell to 2,150gns at SAC Dispersal Auctioneers: Greenslade Taylor Hunt & Gwilym Richards Averages: 58 Holstein Cows & In-Milk Heifers £1,680; 20 Faulted Cows £994; 8 In-Calf & Served Holstein Heifers £1,383 Sale Date: 27/04/2021 A decision by Lyndon, Graham and Tryphena Williams, from Monmouth, to move their cows to Sedgemoor was rewarded with excellent support from Welsh and English buyers alike. November-calved heifers due in October out of a 13,268kg dam from the Patsy family topped the day at 2,150gns. The early February-calved cow by Sahara Baloo, classified VG85, sold for 2,100gns having given over 10,000kg as a heifer; she was now fresh again giving 50kg. A further eight animals sold for in excess of £2,000. In-calf heifers sold to 1,680gns for a Brewmaster daughter who was due in May to the Hereford and backed by the renowned Echo family. Others sold at 1,650gns and 1,620gns A large contingent of buyers spanned the breadth of the south of England and Wales and produced the above creditable averages.
Date: 07/04/2021 The April Borderway Monthly Dairy Day sale topped at £2,300 for a thirdlactation cow with the average Holstein heifers selling at £1,754. Wreaywood Holsteins sold 21 cows and heifers to average £1,936 and topped the trade with a third-lactation cow selling for £2,300. She was sired by AltaPainter and was giving 62kg. Another super third-lactation cow from this home sold for £2,250; she was sired by a home-bred sire and was giving close to 50kg. Wreaywood Holsteins topped the heifer trade as well, selling a DG Brody daughter giving 37kg for £2,250. She was bred from a VG86 dam who gave over 11,000kgs as a four-year-old. Sixteen animals sold for £2,000 or more, including Chishillways Roxstar Roma, consigned by Paul Harrison from Breckney Hill. She was giving 36kg and sold for £2,100. An outstanding group of in-calf heifers was on offer from several consignors. The Darrahill herd form Aberdeenshire sold 21 and topped the in-calf heifers at £1,750 for a Pepper daughter with the overall average coming to £1565.
Fifty-six top £2,000 at Dinnaton Dispersal Auctioneers: Greenslade Taylor Hunt Averages: Cows and Calved Heifers £1,717; Cows with Faults £906; Calved Heifers £2,008; In-Calf Heifers £1,565 Sale Date: 03/06/2021 One of Devon’s oldest-established pedigree Holstein herds went under the hammer at Sedgemoor Auction Centre on 3rd June.
Tampa Noreen. Another member of the Marq I family, being VG85 and by Galaxy, sold for 2,400gns with members of the Cordelia, Dainty and Lisa families close behind at 2,300gns. A great show of 42 calved heifers sold to an average £2,008 with the Lambda daughters, much admired for their excellent udders, selling to 2,250gns for a VG-classified Tara.
Derek and Jeremy Dennis’s Dinnaton Dispersal drew purchasers from Cornwall to Carmarthen and a top price of £3,465 for the much-admired, VG87-pointed, two-year-old calved heifer Dinnaton Shottle Mayday Cordelia with 15 generations of VG/EX behind her.
It was yet another member of the Marq I family that topped the in-calf heifers at 2,000gns for Dinnaton Zelgadis Octane Marq I, due July to Daliance. July calving members of the Sheila family sold to 1,850gns with Dreamers at 1,720gns. The 98 in-calf heifers sold averaged an impressive £1,565 across the board for July to October calvers.
With 17 generations of VG/EX, Dinnaton Atwood Dewars Marq I 2 sold for 2,500gns as did the March-calved VG88-pointed second-lactation cow Dinnaton Extreme
With large consignments heading south and north as well as staying local, those present made the most of the opportunity to secure Dinnaton breeding.
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EX, producing 10,668kg at Slatabogie herd leads generation 4.90% butterfat and 3.90% protein in her first 305-day lactation. Dungannon bull Following close behind at 2,800gns was Inch York PLI £426, a two-year-old Calentry at 2,900gns Roy-Al Yoda son bred by the Inch Genetics
Auctioneers: Taaffe Auctions Sale Date: 22/04/2021 Pedigree Holstein bulls reached a ceiling of 2,900gns at the April Dungannon Dairy Sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions. Auctioneer Michael Taaffe confirmed a 71% clearance, with 12 lots selling to level at £2,336 per head. Claiming the day’s top price was the January 2020 Slatabogie Simplicity ET *RDC PLI £286 consigned by Alan and Leanne Paul, of Maghera. Sired by Holyland Simplicity P RC, his dam is MS Brandy’s Blush ET *RC EX-USA – a ninth
Partnership of Jim Morrison and James Cleland, of Downpatrick. Backed by six generations of VG and EX dams, this one was bred from Inch Doorman Daphne 3 VG who gave 10,103kg at 4.47% butterfat and 3.55% protein in her second 305-day lactation. Next best at 2,750gns was Carrowcroft Rapper PLI £545 bred by Geoffrey Patton, of Carrowdore. Born in December 2019, he was sired by ABS Crimson, and is out of the home-bred Carrowcroft Mogul Ruby EX-2E, who averaged 10,445kg at 4.33% butterfat and 3.54% protein in four lactations. He is backed by 10 generations of VG and EX dams.
Geoffrey Patton also realised 2,650gns for the January 2020 Sandy Valley Batman son, Carrowcroft Rory PLI £477. He boasts 10 straight generations of EX dams in his pedigree, and is bred from Carrowcroft LA Bron Ruby, who averaged 8,951kg at 3.90% butterfat and 3.44% protein in three lactations. The youngest bull in the catalogue was the 12-month-old Relough Danfras PLI £529, which sold at 2,300gns for Ronald McLean and Sons, of Donaghmore, Dungannon. Sired by ABS Sassafras ET, he is backed by 10 generations of VG and EX dams and is bred from Relough Numero Danna 2 ET EX93-4E LP70, who averaged 11,425kg at 4.65% butterfat and 3.40% protein in six 305-day lactations. His dam is the former number 27 PLI cow in the UK.
Slatabogie Simplicity ET sold for top price of 2,900gns
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Spring Challenge Cup Show and Sale peaks at £2,800 Auctioneers: Kivells Averages: 1st Calving Heifers £1,802; 2nd Calving Cows £2,036; 3rd Calving Cows £1,694; 4th-6th Calving Cows £1,395; In-Calf Heifers £1,372; Bulling/Served Heifers £848; Yearling Calves £558 Sale Date: 21/04/2021 The high quality fresh calvers on offer attracted great interest. The Overall Show Champion and First Prize Cow was Lydace Superstyle Kalma, an outstanding freshlycalved second calver yielding 46kg and sold on behalf of Steve and Katherine Pomeroy. She topped the sale at £2,800 selling to our judges for the day, Ivan and Thomas Cleave of Camelford. Steve and Katherine Pomeroy had a tremendous day as they also took Overall Reserve Champion and First Prize Heifer with Loford Secretariat Marci. This freshly-calved heifer was yielding 35kg and sold at £2,400 – once again to our father-and-son judges. The Harris family, from the renowned Devonbased Winkleigh herd, had a fantastic line-up of fresh-calved heifers including the second
and third prize winners in the heifer class. Their super team of heifers topped at £2,350 for Winkleigh Achiever Rikki, with two others selling at £2,150 each, and another at £2,050. Martin Webber of Exeter sold a super fresh heifer, Oxenacres Agronaut Arabella, yielding 33kg at £2,250. P & S Harris Ltd from Bodmin, Cornwall, brought two quality fresh-calved heifers from their well-respected Racewood pedigree herd with Racewood Allclass Sunset selling at £2,000. Richard Reed had another good consignment of fresh-calved cows and heifers, topping at £1,950. With a ring full of buyers appreciating the quality of the fresh calvers on offer, trade was very hotly contested; the quality of the animals deserved the trade. Cows were in strong demand. Selling at £2,450 was Trebarn Gigalo Nina who was placed Second Prize Cow in the pre-sale show on behalf of Norman Osborne and family. The Osborne family also sold a second calver, Trebarn Applejax Jill, at £2,400. Older fresh calvers were also selling well with Paul Allin of the Panhollow herd selling a fourth calver, Panhollow Lucky Boy Deliah G78, at £1,550. Overall milk average for all cows and heifers was £1,803! Over a third of the milkers sold
exceeded £2,000 and our first quality heifers averaged over £2,100. Some very impressive consignment averages were also achieved including: Messrs R M C E & I R Harris, Winkleigh, Devon £2,175; Steve & Katherine Pomeroy, Holsworthy, £2,053; Messrs P & S Harris Ltd, Racewood, Cornwall £1,950; Mr N R Osborne, Trebarn, Cornwall £1,900. Following the exceptional fresh-calved trade, a wonderful consignment of in-calf heifers from Pete Johns of Shebbear saw his pedigree and non-pedigree in-calf heifers top at £1,520 for Newrock Mars Charity 202, due mid-June and bred from a VG86 dam and EX90 grand dam. This consignment of in-calf heifers due to calf from the end of May to mid-October averaged £1,372. The day also saw the dispersal of the dairy youngstock from the late Colin Davey of Delabole. Colin was a long-standing client and a familiar face at our dairy market for many, many years and we send our sympathy and thoughts to the family. The served heifers topped at £950 for a pair of heifers, Willsbro Lighthouse Beauty and Willsbro Lighthouse Beauty 2.
Dairy followers soared as the rain poured Auctioneers: Greenslade Taylor Hunt Averages: 11 Collective Cows £1,743; 59 Calved Heifers £1,800.30; 41 In-Calf Heifers £1,377; 53 Maiden Heifers £926 Sale Date: 13/05/2021 The Annual May Collective Sale produced a consistent milk trade and an electric youngstock trade. Twelve milkers sold for £2,000-plus, to a top of 2,150gns for Hinton Piston Daisette, the April-calved heifer from R D Horton & Son, who sold other heifers at 2,050gns, 2,000gns and 1,950gns (x3). The Hinton consignment of 20 calved heifers averaged an impressive £1,911.53. Two ET Roxy heifers from Clevian for A J Limond sold for 2,100gns and 2,050gns.
The last milker of the day was Clenchers Superstyle Doll from Rea & Son who sold for 2,020gns. A consignment of 24 spring-calved two-year-old heifers from R C & J L Pickering & Sons of Kent sold to 1,950gns (x3). Second-lactation cows from the collective section sold to 1,950gns for Moorshard Cyprus Amanda GP84, an April calver from R K & S G Miller & Son, and 1,900gns for Clevian Solomon Flora 3 from A J Limond. The Holstein bull Swallowdale Secretariat Blackflower, from C J Elmes, sold for 1,700gns. Autumn calving in-calf heifers sold to 1,500gns for J F Cobb & Son’s September 2019-born heifer by Matcrest Dewey, with others from the same vendor at 1,450gns and 1,420gns. First-time consigners Hanford Farms sold autumn pedigree in-calf heifers to 1,480gns for Hanford Yamaska Minnie, 81 the journal holstein uk
1,420gns for members of the Daisy family and 1,400gns for a Mable. Bulling heifers for the very last consignment from Peter & David Green’s Roundhillsfarm herd generated spirited bidding with purchasers making the most of the opportunity to secure their breeding. Members of the Beth, Ramona and Star families topped at 1,180gns each, with others at 1,100gns (x2) while the 23 heifers entered averaged an impressive £1,003.43. February 2020-born heifers by Overside Flinch ET from Woodbridge Farm Partnership sold to 940gns (x2). The final entry of heifers from Wrackleford Farms Ltd sold to 760gns (x4) for yearlings. A day with strong Welsh support generated a consistently good trade across the board, producing commendable averages.
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Quality in demand at Skipton Young-stock Sale Auctioneers: Craven Cattle Market Averages: 8 In Milk at £2,103; 36 Youngstock at £848 Date: 12/04/2021 It was great to see more buyers in the auction, as normality begins to return. Eight top-notch fresh milkers were first through the ring, with seven breaking the £2,000 barrier. Two shared the day’s top price of £2,350, the first from H S Petch & Sons, of Whitegate Farm, Great Ayton, with a Mogul-sired heifer from their Mandy family selling to Brian Blezzard, of Ribchester. Fresh since March 23rd she was giving over 27kg. At the same money from Mick Blackwell, of Gargrave, was a Silverridge V Extreme daughter, three-weeks calved giving 34kg and one of two purchases by Alan Middleton, of the Hartley farming partnership at nearby Beamsley. A 44kg fresh second-calved black cow from John Thompson, of Butterknowle, Durham, made £2,250, heading in a trailer of three
to Mark Goodall, of Tong, who also selected a Alfalfa-sired heifer from G B Corner and Sons, of Brompton, Northallerton. Harlsey Spectre Unique, from Peter and Rob Corner, also made a favourable £2,200. As ever, Sally Wellock, of Oakworth, provided a milky correct heifer who also hit the £2,000 mark. Aireburn Triton, a December 2019-born bull from Brian and Judith Moorhouse, of Bell Busk, was keenly sought. This well-puttogether working age bull from a 60kg per day dam now in her sixth lactation heads to Flasby Estates at £2,100. It was bred from the Trifolium family that originated at Aireburn and then went to Johnathan Sharp’s Oakworth-based Tewitthall herd. The Moorhouses purchased the bull’s EX93-3E 6* Shottle grand-dam who gave over 60 tonnes lifetime to re-establish the family at Aireburn. The pick of Messrs Brough’s heifers from the Tallent herd in Cumbria was Tallent Samaritan Gail, a potential third generation VG or EX who made £1,220. She headed
Brian Moorhouse with Aireburn Triton, who was sold for £2,100 to Flasby Estates
with Tallent Artist Belle at £1,180 back north to Cumbria to Smallthwaite Farms Ltd. Anthony Brough uses predominantly sexed Holstein semen on his 100-cow pedigree herd, which has some of the best and most consistent pedigrees in the UK today. Batches of heifers approaching bulling age from John Thompson’s Softley pedigree herd in Durham and Pete Baul’s Ravensgate herd at Bishop Thornton, Harrogate, were appreciated for the longevity and high performance of their family line. With both being regular vendors at CCM, buyers know the type of stock they develop. With six and seven heifers forward respectively they both had individuals over £900, although a late spring and lack of grass made buyers cautious. Messrs Waring, from Cherry Burton, also sold eight heifers, a touch younger than some of the other consignments, with this batch peaking at £900 for Winton Lighthouse Trixie, a January 2020 heifer who was one of five selected by Richard Close, of Kettlewell.
Tallent Samaritan Gail top priced youngster at £1,220
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Warnelview beats £6k twice at Border & Lakeland Bull Sale Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington Averages: 31 Holstein Bulls £3,139.83; 5 British Friesian Bulls £3,213.00; 36 Bulls £3,150.00 Sale Date: 14/04/2021 The 18th Annual Spring Bull sale had an outstanding selection of 55 bulls on offer from the best cows and the herds in the UK. Bulls topped at 6,000gns on two occasions to average £3,150 with 16 bulls selling for £3,000 or more. It is worth noting that although buyers had a very attractive lineup to choose from, they were very selective, resulting in 18 bulls passing through unsold.
Warnelview. In her last lactation she gave 11,370kg at 5% butterfat and 3.52% protein. Eleven other bulls from this home sold to average £4,219. British Friesian bulls topped at 4,400gns for Nerewater Index consigned by Richard
Bell, sired by Kirkby Jupiter and bred from one of the stars in the Nerewater herd. His dam produced over 11,000kg in her third lactation and classified EX91. This excellent young sire was purchased by Mr Meredith from Aberdeen.
Warnelview Sergio sold for 5800gns to Judge Mr John Greenop
The show was sponsored by Dugdale Nutrition and Coomara Veterinary Group and judged by local breeder Mr John Greenop from the Bridgedale herd. He selected Warnelview Sergio as his overall Champion. Sergio is a Unix son from the Susette cow family; his dam is one of the widest cows in the Warnelview herd. This super stylish bull sold for 5,800gns to Mr Mercer from Bolton in Lancashire. For the second year in a row this sale was topped by a son of Warnelview Final Cut Nita. This time Warnleview Nigel sold for 6,000gns to Mr Paterson from Ayrshire. Nigel, sired by Sandy-Valley Challenger, was the ideal bull to use to produce a true type model, winning his class earlier in the morning. His dam is quickly becoming an iconic cow at Warnelview with almost 140 tonnes of milk produced so far and displaying exceptional youthfulness and agility in her eighth lactation. Warnelview Boulder sold for 6,000gns to Mr Smith from near Glasgow. He was sired by Progenesis Granite and bred from one of the top butterfat and protein cows at
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PERIOD: 31 MARCH 2021 – 21 JUNE 2021 HERD PREFIX Abercorn Abercowin Ag Aghavilly Aintree Aireburn Airfield Alderbarrow Aliann Alkerton Alkmonton Allerways Almondene Alsopdale Alstongrange Ampney Annagh Annalong Annan Annandale Anvil Aplins Ardinariff Ardmore Ards Arh Arlington Arranview Ashacres Ashbrook Ashmar Atlas Auchensala Auchlane Audbrook Aughnahoory Aurora Avenham Baileyground Bailmoor Baldry Ballinaskeagh Ballycairn Ballycrochan Ballygrainey Ballylagan Ballyloran Ballymacarn Ballymacauley Ballynagross Ballyoakwin Ballyshiel Bankview Bannistree Bannwater Bargower Barmick Bartonwood Battlehurst Bavan Bayends Bb Beaconhill Beaverbrook Beckside Beckwell Beechlodge Beechpike Beechside
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Beechview Beili Belaw Bellemont Beltonanean Beneknowle Benevenagh Berryholme Bettiscombe Beulah Bidlea Billincoat Bilsrow Binham Blackwood Blaengar Blaengelli Bloomhill Blydale Boclair Boggart Boghill Boltonmanor Boreatton Bournebow Boxbrook Brackley Bradash Braehead Braid Breffney Bridgedale Bridgefield Bridgelane Brightside Brill Brinbower Broadmeadows Brocklehill Broholme Broomhill Broughton Brownfield Brundrigg Brymar Brynhyfryd Bullsmoor Burgedin Burnhill Bushmills Butlersarms Cabal Caddy Cadog Cairnpat Cairnrock Calcourt Cambus Carcary Cardsland Cargin Caria Carldanton Carndreen Carnduff Carneatley Carneyhill Carnhill Carningli
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PERIOD: 31 MARCH 2021 – 21 JUNE 2021 HERD PREFIX Carrdale Carrickfarm Carriver Carrock Carrowcroft Carrvale Carsehall Carw Carwood Carwyn Carymoor Cascum Castellhyfryd Castletru Catcraig Cathen Cattrona Cavanagarvan Chalkhill Chapelhouse Chedhunt Cherryblossom Chettiscombe Chishillways Chorlton Churchvale Ciderhill Cilast Clandeboye Claremont Clayview Clifftop Clifton Cloney Clonmartin Clonmount Clos Cloverbridge Cluntagh Cluntice Clwch Cockleton Cocklewood Coedllan Colebrooke Coleg Collycroft Colvend Conncorr Cooley Coolnagrane Coolrakelly Coppicepark Cornagrally Corringham Corryglass Cottonabbotts Cowinview Cowley Cracking Craigfadfarm Crannon Creevyargon Criffelhill Crossfell Crosslanes Crossrigg Crystalclear Curlough
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OTHER 1ST VG
HERD PREFIX
1 0 2 9 7 6 13 35 0 0 3 0 3 2 9 4 8 15 20 17 0 0 1 2 7 5 7 23 4 1 2 6 1 0 1 5 11 11 4 8 14 15 11 56 5 5 3 8 13 21 31 13 5 0 6 5 0 0 2 3 7 11 3 19 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 4 2 4 12 13 6 13 4 8 6 14 10 7 4 5 0 6 1 0 3 3 1 1 4 1 4 4 4 4 5 0 13 0 1 1 1 12 14 2 36 24 2 2 7 3 0 2 5 8 6 2 0 8 9 1 7 8 4 3 6 14 5 7 3 10 3 1 4 9 1 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 2 7 3 13 5 0 2 4 0 0 0 8 16 11 14 31 4 9 6 16 4 3 10 21 6 3 11 15 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 7 0 0 1 2 7 10 8 14 5 8 6 10 8 2 4 10 4 6 0 3 1 3 1 5 2 0 4 3 4 7 10 4 10 15 14 11 5 9 5 31 2 4 5 17 8 5 3 12 4 0 1 20 4 7 5 4 6 22 19 24 5 0 1 18 1 7 0 7 2 2 9 18 4 1 2 3 4 7 2 5 1 2 5 2 5 1 4 3 9 7 22 22
Curtismill Dafron Daisybride Dalebank Daleside Damdale Damm Danevalley Davlea Deerslet Denhamhill Denmire Deona Deri Derrydorragh Derryhaw Derrykeighan Derrymore Dhuloch Diamond Dillon Dinefwr Dinnaton Distinctive Divis Donnah Dorset Drointon Drumbee Drumbo DrumcHapel DrumcRin Drumeil Drumgaw Drumnahoe Drumport Drumskinney Drumsowna Dubthorne Dulais Dunadry Dunaird Dunbanard Dungall Dungormley Durling Dykehead Dymond Dynamite Eastbank Eastrop Eden Edenordinary Edingvale Eglish Ellaclose Ellenside Ellerbeck Elmford Elslack Emeraldgrove Emmington Ernespie Ernevale Errolston Espland Ettrick Evening Exe
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1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
OTHER 1ST VG
14 16 11 50 5 2 15 15 3 1 4 7 3 5 9 3 1 2 1 10 12 10 5 13 5 7 7 12 4 13 12 11 11 10 16 3 6 5 6 9 4 11 0 3 16 16 34 20 0 7 5 4 26 10 44 22 12 9 6 26 3 1 1 2 1 2 0 18 4 2 3 14 5 1 5 7 3 0 3 19 12 7 1 43 8 0 0 12 5 4 17 30 2 4 4 8 4 3 6 8 10 3 7 24 9 5 10 8 4 4 5 4 1 2 1 11 10 2 17 46 5 1 6 26 0 6 4 18 3 0 2 7 0 0 0 6 3 5 3 5 3 3 0 16 3 0 3 1 0 0 1 3 6 1 5 13 1 4 2 0 6 13 9 28 3 7 8 25 6 5 15 7 4 0 4 4 0 2 0 3 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 10 1 3 16 8 1 10 8 1 2 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 13 7 27 26 3 0 0 3 2 1 0 12 2 0 1 6 3 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 2 5 2 6 0 1 0 3 1 0 4 6 4 2 2 6 1 3 4 15 1 2 4 2 9 13 15 13 1 0 1 3 17 16 8 16 10 4 18 10 0 0 1 13
C L A S S I F I C AT I O N R E S U LT S
PERIOD: 31 MARCH 2021 – 21 JUNE 2021 HERD PREFIX Fallteg Feithy Feizor Fenni Firhillfarm Firstlook Firth Firwalk Flagg Fluscopike Flushtown Fobec Foggyhill Folemill Fordwich Forncett Fortland Fortvale Foxminster Foxy Friedmar Frocess Frontline Futureproof Ganbrook Garaba Gargadis Garryhorn Gatcombe Gaterigg Gatrog Gelliddu Gerrard Geuffordd Glanmarton Glanrhos Glantowy Glasson Glastryfarm Glebegray Glebewin Glenbank Glenbrae Glenhead Glenure Glynarthen Goitre Goldplough Gomershay Gorticar Graffin Grangehall Gravelhill Greengrass Greenisle Greenway Grougar Grovedairy Gullielands Gwar Gwili Haddockstown Hallon Hardgrove Harhill Harivald Harleygrange Harmonyhill Harolday
1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
W W W. H O L S T E I N - U K . O R G
OTHER 1ST VG
HERD PREFIX
0 1 0 6 11 7 28 7 7 10 14 4 1 0 0 0 8 1 2 10 4 3 9 5 4 3 12 17 5 3 4 28 1 1 6 4 1 0 3 6 6 1 8 14 2 1 2 4 4 7 3 8 2 9 13 1 3 5 1 5 1 1 0 1 5 7 8 29 1 1 0 0 8 5 0 9 1 0 0 1 3 1 3 14 7 9 11 28 2 1 4 1 5 10 7 7 1 1 0 2 1 3 9 14 3 2 3 13 0 1 10 13 5 3 5 27 2 3 2 2 16 18 26 18 1 2 8 3 9 7 5 12 6 2 8 8 3 5 5 10 4 2 1 4 1 0 2 7 9 6 10 4 5 3 8 24 6 4 4 7 7 5 6 4 5 5 5 5 3 2 7 12 1 0 5 9 4 4 1 30 0 0 0 3 18 16 29 32 4 1 0 8 0 1 1 3 1 1 2 12 0 0 2 4 3 0 15 10 10 6 9 16 2 3 3 5 7 8 7 20 1 0 2 0 5 1 6 17 4 1 7 35 1 0 1 8 0 0 0 4 4 4 1 6 2 5 3 6 5 2 1 0 1 0 7 8 3 3 7 7 4 4 4 16 1 2 0 4 3 2 2 26 1 8 4 7
Hasselt Hattenbay Havendale Hawkland Hawkleigh Hawkstone Haysmuir Hayvalley Hazeldenefarm Hazelhead Heathersgill Hebden Hendomen Hendre Hendy Henllan Hensbridge Herdstown Heygill Highmast Hilcol Hillbarn Hillhall Hillhead Hillrobin Hilltara Hillvale Hindburn Hinton Hirwaun Hoclew Holehouse Hollafrench Hollybrook Hollysprings Holm Honkley Hoops Howsham Huddlestone Hurcott Ilam Inch Ingleview Inspired Inwardleigh Iscoed Ivy Jackbeck Janeck Jayburn Jenkin Jk Jondylen Kalana Keely Keery Kellaton Kelletview Kennetsideheads Keyline Kibbleston Kidner Kilby Kilkeddan Killagan Killantrae Killearn Killington
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1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
OTHER 1ST VG
1 0 3 6 1 0 2 2 8 6 6 19 8 2 14 55 8 4 1 12 1 3 0 6 4 3 6 8 6 11 12 8 2 2 1 13 1 1 2 9 8 7 23 6 2 0 1 5 5 5 6 11 0 0 2 0 2 1 1 11 17 3 10 44 4 1 0 18 2 0 5 9 5 2 4 8 2 1 1 7 6 1 4 6 4 2 7 8 3 4 4 17 8 5 13 21 2 1 5 16 8 20 34 26 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 3 8 10 29 34 3 0 0 10 8 7 6 27 3 2 6 15 9 13 4 17 3 0 0 5 2 0 3 2 4 5 1 21 1 0 1 16 13 17 7 22 1 0 2 7 35 47 29 27 0 1 0 0 3 2 4 16 5 9 9 2 4 7 12 4 2 1 6 4 3 0 2 8 2 1 3 3 6 0 2 17 1 1 2 4 5 1 4 25 3 0 0 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 7 13 7 10 7 20 0 1 5 1 1 2 3 11 6 5 3 9 7 4 12 27 0 0 1 0 3 11 5 21 3 0 2 2 1 0 1 3 4 1 0 5 2 0 3 15 6 5 12 19 2 0 5 1 3 3 3 2
C L A S S I F I C AT I O N R E S U LT S
PERIOD: 31 MARCH 2021 – 21 JUNE 2021 HERD PREFIX Killyliss Kilmagamish Kilvergan Kingarth Kingruss Kingspool Kirkcolm Kirkweil Kirkwood Kirtlebank Kirtlevale Knockbracken Knoweside Kyleview Lagangreen Lan Lanover Lanston Lapford Laram Larchwood Latteridge Laurelbank Layston Leafields Leamon Leascarr Lecale Leedham Leesthorpe Legananny Legendairy Lenyne Lessize Lewis Lilleshall Lillyhall Lindal Linfields Liscabank Lisdergan Lislabin Lislea Lismoll Lisnabreeny Lisnacloon Lisnagore Lisnamuck Lisnasure Lissue Litbay Littlebridge Littleweir Litview Llangan Llangeview Llethi Llwydgoed Lockduff Loford Logan Logshayne Longcourse Longmoor Longshaw Loten Loughgare Loughgilly Lowesdale
1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
W W W. H O L S T E I N - U K . O R G
OTHER 1ST VG
HERD PREFIX
0 2 1 12 1 6 1 11 10 15 18 21 5 12 2 5 7 0 0 17 10 16 9 60 4 1 3 8 2 0 1 19 5 5 9 10 10 2 6 21 2 3 6 8 5 8 2 14 0 0 1 1 5 2 8 7 0 0 5 4 10 5 8 2 2 0 1 11 1 0 3 5 0 4 3 14 2 0 7 2 3 2 23 6 5 2 7 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 2 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 1 3 7 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 14 6 1 5 26 8 0 5 8 0 0 0 2 4 6 3 17 2 7 2 1 1 1 3 7 2 0 6 12 2 6 11 23 0 0 3 0 3 1 1 11 2 0 7 5 2 1 4 16 11 3 3 10 1 8 4 3 0 0 3 1 16 9 18 17 3 1 4 13 0 0 0 6 4 0 1 13 4 6 1 7 4 1 3 2 1 4 0 6 13 3 13 41 6 0 4 15 7 0 0 26 10 0 2 16 4 3 3 4 8 9 10 5 9 7 6 21 3 2 2 12 4 1 0 14 9 7 9 8 5 4 2 10 5 1 1 15 0 0 1 5 9 3 3 9 1 1 3 9
Lowhall Lowhouse Lowthorpe Luckham Luskyhill Lymehouse Lynchmead Maboy Maenelin Maenhill Maenhir Maesymorfa Maghery Maineside Majestic Malrick Manorhaven Manorpark Manortop Marcle Marlie Marshall Marvelous Marymount Matfield Matrix Maythorne Meadowfort Mearfield Meiklefirth Meinspride Mendip Merwydd Metcombe Mickleborough Middlegate Millars Millenheath Millfarm Millford Millmoor Millwood Milwr Moneyhaw Moneyquin Moneyslane Moorcastle Moorhouse Moorpark Moorshard Morcourt Mossbawn Mossbog Mosside Mostragee Mountainview Mourneview Moyle Muir Mullaghcreevy Mullaugher Myers Nantlais Naul Nerewater Nethanvale Nethervalley Nettlebeck Newcroft
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1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
OTHER 1ST VG
0 0 3 2 7 3 2 28 1 3 1 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 4 2 7 15 2 3 0 14 0 1 2 11 1 2 1 4 8 0 4 16 3 4 3 32 9 6 4 37 2 2 3 9 2 2 3 10 9 16 11 16 6 1 5 4 9 1 4 8 2 2 1 8 1 2 2 6 3 0 1 15 5 11 16 9 3 1 8 1 0 0 4 0 3 2 0 7 6 14 22 15 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 12 9 9 11 5 1 0 2 1 6 3 11 17 3 6 6 13 2 1 11 12 16 3 0 33 3 0 5 7 1 1 0 3 4 1 0 6 7 4 30 22 3 3 6 10 3 3 9 7 7 3 3 6 1 0 1 7 1 2 0 7 4 6 7 8 5 7 10 27 4 7 3 7 2 0 1 3 1 4 2 6 1 3 1 9 2 0 3 10 9 7 29 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 5 0 13 17 4 0 4 6 5 3 6 18 2 1 5 3 0 0 1 5 5 4 1 23 9 3 11 12 3 8 0 11 10 21 10 11 2 1 0 8 1 0 1 1 1 3 2 6 0 0 0 1 2 5 6 6 3 2 2 4 0 0 0 1 4 8 5 8
C L A S S I F I C AT I O N R E S U LT S
PERIOD: 31 MARCH 2021 – 21 JUNE 2021 HERD PREFIX Newmeadow Newmore Newry Newtonmoss Newtonrigg Nobold Northhill Northlee Norton Norville Oakdale Oakworthy Olympic Onston Opencountry Ortongrange Otterwyn Overseal Overside Panda Panthowell Parcgwyn Parcywern Parkdale Parkgill Parkshaw Parwich Pasturesnew Peacehay Peak Pedran Pegasus Pemford Penbryn Pendyffryn Penfoel Penllwyn Pennine Penrhos Pensarnau Pensdown Petteril Petterilview Philton Phoenix Pinnupp Plasmachen Poachers Poringland Porth Postlake Potstown Powgree Powishill Praire Prehen Priddbwll Priestland Printshop Prospect Purplehill Quinton Racewood Ragwhistle Ramshill Ranelly Rathkeel Ravara Redhouse
1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
W W W. H O L S T E I N - U K . O R G
OTHER 1ST VG
HERD PREFIX
0 0 2 0 1 0 1 10 9 8 17 7 6 2 11 8 2 3 2 4 4 4 8 6 3 1 7 10 11 8 8 22 2 3 0 0 1 0 2 3 2 6 0 4 12 20 4 31 1 0 1 2 6 8 0 16 2 0 3 7 0 0 2 0 2 1 1 5 6 4 3 16 10 9 14 18 0 0 1 0 11 1 0 30 9 4 19 25 4 2 8 8 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 3 7 3 4 2 0 3 1 2 0 15 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 10 8 3 0 5 8 3 9 1 6 3 1 1 6 15 14 11 24 8 0 3 11 6 4 0 5 7 7 6 16 3 1 4 3 13 5 6 46 2 1 1 12 7 3 7 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 0 1 24 5 10 7 29 1 2 0 9 1 0 2 5 2 0 1 6 1 0 6 1 3 1 0 9 0 0 3 5 4 2 3 9 65 15 46 112 3 5 5 6 3 2 5 29 7 6 15 5 4 6 9 11 1 7 3 3 2 3 0 2 12 9 38 35 5 5 8 11 0 1 3 3 15 9 16 50 2 1 2 10 0 0 0 4 1 0 7 7 9 18 5 24
Redlong Redroses Relough Rettbar Rhadyrfarms Rhone Rhydsais Rhydygors Richbawn Richer Ringclare Ringolish Riverdane Roachwood Roadsidehouse Rocavan Rockmon Roebridge Rora Roscavey Roughwood Rowarton Rowmar Royan Rugeley Rutlynn Saddlethorn Saintclear Samlea Sanbay Sandcrest Sandstorm Saxelby Scotchcaw Senga Sharkey Shawdale Sheardley Sherdon Shiningstar Shipping Shirewood Shoreline Shortwaite Shottle Simlahill Sitalane Skerryview Skilly Skyfall Slackwater Slatabogie Slimbridge Smallthwaite Snab Snow Sorn Southbelle Sperrinview Springsfarm St.brides Staingar Stairway Stantonbury Stardale Stbridesvalley Steeplehill Sterndale Steveacre
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1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
OTHER 1ST VG
1 0 5 8 2 0 0 1 21 21 37 12 2 10 5 7 5 2 0 12 1 0 4 18 9 3 9 13 5 6 13 16 0 0 3 0 4 1 0 19 6 4 3 8 3 0 0 13 8 7 30 6 0 0 0 4 1 0 4 5 2 1 3 6 2 0 2 8 1 5 4 13 3 3 2 6 2 2 1 9 2 0 0 9 1 3 2 5 11 3 29 42 6 2 9 11 4 4 5 20 0 0 2 16 1 0 2 7 5 7 23 0 4 6 2 24 1 2 2 11 12 5 25 20 0 2 4 8 0 0 1 1 4 3 7 7 2 5 3 8 1 2 4 8 3 7 11 10 0 3 5 10 10 2 17 7 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 2 5 9 2 5 4 12 1 22 5 5 1 6 17 10 28 11 4 0 1 11 8 14 5 21 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 1 7 6 0 3 3 2 7 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 7 5 5 2 13 4 0 3 18 2 0 1 6 2 0 1 3 3 1 6 8 14 1 24 55 0 0 1 2 1 0 15 13 5 0 1 25 18 34 15 16 1 0 1 4 7 1 1 8 7 4 20 7 10 18 16 46
C L A S S I F I C AT I O N R E S U LT S
PERIOD: 31 MARCH 2021 – 21 JUNE 2021 HERD PREFIX Stocks Stonybank Stowbeck Strawbridge Stud Studdah Stursdon Summerhilltop Sunnybanks Sunnyhill Syfni Tallent Tannaghlane Tannockhill Tarnbrook Tarshaw Tegan Thakeham Thornbrook Thorndalefarm Threshfield Thuborough Timberlane Tintoview Tonbrook Topcroft Towerview Townbrook Townlaw Trasnafarm Trebersed Treetop Tregibby Tresowes Treveria Trewirgie Trewmount Trewothack Trigarn Trueview Tullyear Tullyfarm Tullylea Tunny Tunstall Twells Twinbrook Tyfri Tynevalley Tynewydd Tynlofft Tyrywen Urchany Veldhouse Waliswood Walkabout Warnelview Washfold Watsonfoot Waun Waunafon Wentlooge Westerboard Westleaze Weston Weststar Westvalley Westview Whartonhall
1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
W W W. H O L S T E I N - U K . O R G
OTHER 1ST VG
HERD PREFIX
6 0 3 19 1 1 0 7 7 12 11 26 2 1 0 8 7 6 1 14 5 6 4 6 1 0 4 16 8 10 4 23 2 6 4 8 15 7 1 30 2 0 3 9 1 3 3 2 3 1 4 3 4 9 8 12 2 1 0 4 9 4 4 9 4 8 7 8 6 9 2 13 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 4 2 0 1 10 1 8 17 19 8 7 4 16 1 3 2 6 0 0 4 5 2 1 0 7 2 6 5 9 1 0 4 3 9 3 12 15 2 9 7 4 7 1 2 8 0 0 3 1 12 18 15 0 7 5 4 20 4 2 6 10 10 3 9 25 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 15 2 3 12 15 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 3 0 2 0 2 2 1 11 23 5 4 2 10 4 0 3 1 0 1 2 6 0 2 2 7 1 2 3 3 0 0 1 0 4 2 4 17 2 2 2 9 7 7 1 11 6 1 7 31 1 4 4 1 14 13 17 2 6 6 20 39 10 25 17 21 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 6 2 1 6 19 6 2 37 2 4 2 9 5 1 2 14 3 1 3 7 0 4 3 2 7 10 9 16 5 1 5 21 1 0 1 3
Whattonvale Whinchat Whiteflat Whitespring Whitgreave Whitsand Whychall Willhome Willjen Willofarm Willowvale Willsbro Winkleigh Wintersell Wiskemanor Withamhall Witherslack Wolston Woodcatt Woodclose Woodlake Woodmarsh Wormanby Wreaywood Wrestony Yfarm Ystwyth
1ST TIME EX
MULTIPLE EX
VG 2YRS
OTHER 1ST VG
1 0 7 19 12 17 31 4 3 1 8 6 1 1 4 1 3 11 3 4 8 9 16 28 2 0 2 3 1 2 5 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 18 6 7 51 27 16 83 59 0 0 18 2 17 21 12 23 2 0 11 9 5 8 4 12 6 4 12 10 4 2 7 12 2 1 10 6 4 1 3 17 10 4 7 27 5 6 27 23 6 9 13 10 0 1 2 5 4 5 8 18 11 3 3 45 1 2 4 8
FRIESIAN Barncluth Beulah Bradash Breffney Castledale Catlane Cladyhill Collycroft Dungormley Eastrop Eglish Ellerbeck Fellfoot Forncett Greenway Harberton Hightown Hollinscourt Inch Jondylen Killearn Kirkby Lakemead Leesthorpe Legananny Lisnabreeny Lockduff Lowhouse Manorpark Morcourt Mullaghcreevy Nerewater Nettlebeck Oakdale Orton Rathkeel
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0 3 2 9 1 0 3 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 21 8 7 7 6 2 23 3 1 1 4 5 1 1 23 1 1 0 7 1 1 3 4 0 0 1 3 3 1 0 6 3 0 0 6 1 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 5 1 1 3 1 0 4 2 9 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 19 22 4 43 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 3 0 21 1 4 0 5 2 1 1 2 3 6 1 3 1 1 0 0 3 5 7 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
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Onston
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LP150 Prefix
Cow
Denhamhill
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10
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LP140 Prefix
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Clywedog
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Lacts Sire
Woodhey
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Coppside
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Jeffronsheys
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Ards
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LP130 Prefix
Cow
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Ingleview
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Feizor
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Killywhan
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Woodhey
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Bucourt
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Enchmarsh
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Killington
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Tanglwyst
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Newcroft
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Onston
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Reule
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Hilltara
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Hendy
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Llynsafaddan
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12
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LP120 Prefix
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Lacts Sire
Killywhan Willsbro
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Bellemont
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Beneknowle
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8
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Carcary
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8
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Curtismill
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8
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Styche
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8
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Alcath
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Bicton
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Grosvenor
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Grosvenor
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Halldale
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Hartom
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9
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Davlea
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10
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Kirkby
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Bidlea
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Coppside
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Forestlane
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Thornley
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Annandale
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Bettiscombe
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Bilsrow
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Corringham
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Drumraik
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Elberton
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Grosvenor
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P R O D U C T I O N AWA R D S LP120 Continued Prefix
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Havendale
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Havendale
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Tanglwyst
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Townhouse
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Denhamhill
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Ganbrook
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Grosvenor
7
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Grosvenor
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Havendale
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8
CHARPENTIER MAGOT HOLCANM000101515123
Hendy
HENDY REFLEX DILYS 01000011715656 EX94-5 SP LP110
8
WILLSBRO REFLEX HOLGBRM000000639004
Kedleston
KEDLESTON HOMESTEAD TULIP 01000011607239 SP LP110
8
BOMAZ HOMESTEAD HOLUSAM000132474096
Meadowfield
MEADOWFIELD TRETHELMA 288 01000011598506 SP LP110
8
BE-WARE JUROR GENO HOLUSAM000002283609
Newtonrigg
TALLENT LAUDAN MARCI 01000011841031 EX90-2 SP LP110
8
LAUDAN HOLDEUM000578448776
Pensdown
PENSDOWN ROSE 79 01000012083717 EX90 SP LP110
8
MR MILLION MEGA-MAN HOLUSAM000061331399 BYC
Pimhill
PIMHILL DESIGN JOY 01000011790847 EX92-3 SP LP110
8
REGANCREST DESIGN HOLUSAM000060540176 HH3C
Alcath
ALCATH BRAVEHEART FANTASTIC 01000011828967 EX90 SP LP110
9
MARKWELL MRSH BRAVEHEART HOLUSAM000133221048
Bredicot
BREDICOT DECKER GRACEFUL 2 01000011679892 EX90 SP LP110
9
FAR-O-LA DEBBI-JO DECKER HOLUSAM000131857397
Daniels
DANIELS CILLY 01000011920556 SP LP110
9
LAUDAN HOLDEUM000578448776
Derrykeighan
DERRYKEIGHAN MADOMA BERYL 01000001974876 BSR VG85 LP110
9
BALLYCAIRN O B MADOMA HOLGBRM000000630182
Errolston
ERROLSTON REVELATION AYR 01000001882101 BSR EX92-5 LP110
9
ERROLSTON REVELATION HOLGBRM000000627935
Flodderhall
FLODDERHALL GARRISON CINDY 3 01000011621724 LP110
9
PENN-ENGLAND GARRISON HOLUSAM000060000320
Ganbrook
GANBROOK ALTALADDIE MILKMAID 119 01000011971480 VG87 SP LP110
9
LADSON ALTALADDIE HOLUSAM000135797213 HH3C
Grosvenor
GROSVENOR CH MAESTRO HALI 2 KCAA BLF CNF DPF VRF H 01000011940084 VG85
9
COGENT MAESTRO HOLGBRM000000593234 CVC
Grosvenor
GROSVENOR E DETERMINED KAY KCBB HH1T HH3T HH4T HH5 01000011944237 GP83
9
COGENT DETERMINED HOLGBRM000000626633
Hillside
HILLSIDE MCCORMICK LULU 01000011939454 VG89 SP LP110
9
GRAN-J OMAN MCCORMICK HOLUSAM000135778023HH3C
Kedleston
KEDLESTON HATLEY NANCY 01000011763861 SP LP110
9
COLDSPRINGS HATLEY HOLUSAM000061211520 HH2C
Lammy
LAMMY LEIF HESTER 01000011817202 LP110
9
LEIF HOLDEUM000344825401
Mansfield
MANSFIELD MOSCOW UNA 01000011700541 SP LP110
9
ROBTHOM MOSCOW HOLUSAM000132582764
Pendyffryn
PENDYFFRYN BOSSMAN DUCHESS 01000011535719 EX92-6 SP LP110 2 STARS
9
BASSINGTHORPE BOSSMAN HOLGBRM000000632428 CD1
Pendyffryn
PENDYFFRYN DRAGON NELLIE 01000011660227 EX93-5 SP LP110
9
OVERSIDE DRAGON HOLGBRM000000615503 BYC
Rookhaye
ROOKHAYE DESIGN JANTJE 01000011790128 VG88 SP LP110
9
REGANCREST DESIGN HOLUSAM000060540176 HH3C
Scothill
SCOTHILL MATSON PEARL 01000011819221 EX94-5 SP LP110
9
AUTUMN-RIDGE MATSON HOLUSAM000133766626
Skirrid
SKIRRID TENNYSON MERLIN 01000011749121 VG86 SP LP110
9
BURLANE TENNYSON HOLGBRM000000618668
Tallent
TALLENT SHOTTLE GAYE 2 01000011294374 EX91-3 SP LP110
9
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
Welbeckabbey
WELBECKABBEY LADY DILLY 27 01000011588406 LP110
9
MOET MELODY HOLGBRM000000592839
Wiskemanor
WISKEMANOR LHEROS ASTER 01000011326561 EX93-6 LP110
9
COMESTAR LHEROS HOLCANM000006663935 HH1C
Boggart
BOGGART RAMPAGE-RED AVRIL ET 01000011535604 EX90 LP110
10
ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED HOLUSAM000135173006 CDC HCD1
Killantrae
KILLANTRAE BACCHUS SNOWDROP 10 01000011236200 EX90-3 SP LP110
10
KILLANTRAE BACCHUS HOLGBRM000000624317
Lisnacloon
LISNACLOON LHEROS IRIS 2 01000011323381 EX94-8 LP110
10
COMESTAR LHEROS HOLCANM000006663935 HH1C
Maenhill
MAENHILL MODESTO LULU 01000011506235 EX90 SP LP110 2 STARS
10
SIKKEMA-STAR-W MODESTO HOLUSAM000123980649
Sandisfarne
SANDISFARNE KIERRA RUBY RED 01000011384690 EX92-6 SP LP110
10
KIAN HOLNLDM000207288005
Sandley
SANDLEY CLARA 22 01000011247664 EX93-6 SP LP110
10
COMESTAR OUTSIDE HOLCANM000006026421 HH2C
Willo
MARYDOWNE JENSON BETTY 01000011714306 LP110
10
GENUS JENSON HOLGBRM000000575685
Farthings
FARTHINGS LINDON AMY 01000011438462 EX91-2 LP110
11
ERIE LINDON HOLGBRM000000628807
Farthings
FARTHINGS LINDON SARAH 01000011460324 EX92-2 LP110
11
ERIE LINDON HOLGBRM000000628807
Frenchpark
FRENCHPARK LIZZIE 69 01000011275396 LP110
11
PICSTON SHAKER HOLGBRM000000582093
Prospect
PROSPECT ATLAS MEG 01000011513575 EX93-5 SP LP110
11
MD-DELIGHT DURHAM ATLAS HOLUSAM000133088245
Sandley
SANDLEY DOROTHY 15 01000011405099 EX93-8 SP LP110
11
WOODMARSH MERCHANT HOLGBRM000000629182
Onen Willo
ONEN OUTSIDE CARRIE 01000011311793 LP110 WILLO BEDFORD 01000001950639 ASR LP110
12 14
COMESTAR OUTSIDE HOLCANM000006026421 HH2C
LP100 Prefix
Cow
Lacts Sire
Annandale Coppside
AINTREE IOTA NUGGET B ET 01000012165138 EX92-2 SP LP100 COPPSIDE CORNELISKE 32 01000011864946 EX92 SP LP100
Alcath
ALCATH MAKKE 75 01000012363772 EX93-4 SP LP100
Annandale
ANNANDALE GULLIVER RHAPSODY 01000011785657 EX91 SP LP100
Avenham
AVENHAM CORMICK COMPANION 01000012196678 EX91-2 SP LP100
Bettiscombe
BETTISCOMBE SEAVER LADY 01000012129984 EX94-3 SP LP100
Border
BORDER END STORY BETTY 131 01000012297943 SP LP100
Bridgelane
BRIDGELANE ZELGADIS ANNE 2 01000012332941 VG85 SP LP100
Clos
PEAK PS FRANTISIMO 01000011885375 EX93-3 SP LP100 4 STARS
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REGANCREST ALTAIOTA HOLUSAM000061898306 COPPSIDE DELBOY HOLGBRM000000637137
6
REGAN-ALH G DERREN HOLUSAM000062496430
6
BALLYCAIRN RAMOS GULLIVER HOLGBRM000000639672
6
GRAN-J OMAN MCCORMICK HOLUSAM000135778023 HH3C
6
R-E-W SEAVER HOLUSAM000137012381
6
O-MAN END-STORY HOLFRAM004952815479
6
ZELGADIS HOLITAM004990278559
6
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
P R O D U C T I O N AWA R D S LP100 Continued Prefix
Cow
Lacts Sire
Gaynes Halloverhill Harolday Killywhan Killywhan Lansmere Meinspride Onston Onston Priddbwll Priestland Richview Stantonbury Swiftherd Washfold Willsbro Woodhey Woodhey Yeovale Ardingly Baltier Bb Beaconhill Bettiscombe Bilsrow Boltonmanor Brynhyfryd Burnhill Cairbre Cooley Courtside Damdale Eastash Hanford Havendale Havendale Havendale Hilltara Jeffronsheys Killington Kirkblythe Larchcover Lewis Llancourt Meldamar Mereheyes Plasnewydd Sandyhill Shawdale Simlahill Topfarm Warrenbury Wentlooge Wentlooge Whiteknights Willsbro Wimboldsley Woodhey Woodhey Woodmarsh Abercorn Annandale Belaw Belaw Bowlandview Carymoor Castellhyfryd Courtside Covington Daniels Derrykeighan Donmac
GAYNES SHOTTLE BLACKCAP 34 01000012339091 SP LP100 HALLOVERHILL RAZOR BO ET 01000012105046 EX92-3 SP LP100 10 STARS HAROLDAY DONOR FLOWER 01000011705326 EX90 LP100 KILLYWHAN GAMEDAY FLORA 01000012428529 SP LP100 KILLYWHAN JEEVES KANDY 01000012186993 SP LP100 LANSMERE DORCY DORIS 12 01000012224461 EX92-2 SP LP100 MEINSPRIDE TALENT SCOOTER 672 01000012145190 EX94-4 SP LP100 ONSTON MATSON HOLLY 53 01000011880510 EX91-2 SP LP100 ONSTON ZEBRA BREEZE 125 01000012280859 VG88 SP LP100 PRIDDBWLL WYMAN BRENDA 01000012417249 VG86 SP LP100 PRIESTLAND 4951 SHOT BEDAZZLE ET 01000011815207 EX95-3 SP LP100 12 S RICHVIEW GERARD MATILDA 01000012080784 EX94-3 LP100 STANTONBURY ALTASUPERB DELLA 01000001974242 BSR SP LP100 SWIFTHERD JACKPOT DOLLY 2 01000011852123 SP LP100 WASHFOLD BETSY 72 01000012227408 VG85 SP LP100 WILLSBRO BELL 01382715402748 ASR EX90 SP LP100 IRTHINGVALE REECE PANSY 01000012068841 EX94-4 SP LP100 WOODHEY REECE BEA 01000012191873 SP LP100 YEOVALE MELODY DIANA 2 01000012275065 VG87 SP LP100 ARDINGLY ESQUIRE SERENA 01000012526609 SP LP100 WALKABOUT T-BAXTER CANARY 01000012148513 EX92-3 SP LP100 BB JEEVES PARADISE ET 01000011685031 EX91-4 LP100 BEACONHILL LUCENTE KELLY 01000012171198 EX92-4 SP LP100 BETTISCOMBE SEAVER REBECCA 01000012114018 EX94-2 SP LP100 BILSROW GERARD PEG 01000012102105 EX94-5 SP LP100 BOLTONMANOR FOCUS BUTTERFLY 3 01000012041143 EX94-4 SP LP100 BRYNHYFRYD LAUTHORITY PAPOOSE 01000012122826 EX92-5 SP LP100 BURNHILL HAYDEN NELLIE 2 01000001975743 BSR EX90 LP100 CAIRBRE VOYAGE PAT 01000011759885 EX94-4 SP LP100 COOLEY DICTATOR CINDERELLA 01000011612222 EX93-5 LP100 COURTSIDE JANGO KATE 5 01000001941895 BSR VG85 SP LP100 DAMDALE SHOOTER PARSUSAN 01000012260920 EX92-5 SP LP100 EASTASH PLANET LAURA 21 01000012046451 EX90 SP LP100 HANFORD EIGHT VIOLET 01000012170221 G76 LP100 HAVENDALE DARCY JEAN 20 01000012196928 EX90 SP LP100 HAVENDALE FEVER FLAME 11 01000012075590 EX93-3 SP LP100 HAVENDALE IOTA OLIVE 18 01000012214311 EX90 SP LP100 HILLTARA WINDBROOK MAUDE ET 01000012223711 EX96-5 SP LP100 JEFFRONSHEYS JEEVES HILDA 01000012111254 SP LP100 KILLINGTON KENDALL JOY 01000011699722 EX93-5 SP LP100 KIRKBLYTHE SHOTTLE MD DOLLY ET 01000011818729 EX94-4 SP LP100 2 STAR LARCHCOVER DESMOND BRANDY 01000011977073 VG85 SP LP100 LEWIS REECE REDWING 32 01000012138357 EX91 SP LP100 LLANCOURT DRAGON VERAKKE 01000011764401 EX93-3 SP LP100 MELDAMAR BULLION SURPRISE 13 01000011713283 EX95-5 SP LP100 MEREHEYES SHOTTLE DELIGHT 199 01000011904607 SP LP100 PLASNEWYDD SHOTTLE FOXGLOVE 3 01000011943484 EX90 SP LP100 SANDYHILL CHRYSANTHEMUM 189 01000012068427 SP LP100 SHAWDALE SEAVER PAMELA 36 01000012115467 EX91-3 SP LP100 4 STARS SIMLAHILL SHOTTLE NUANCE 01000011961749 EX93-4 SP LP100 BEESTONCASTLE MATSON BLAZE 01000011897380 EX94-5 SP LP100 WARRENBURY BOLTON LOVELACE 01000001920763 BSR LP100 WENTLOOGE ROSS DUCHESS 01000012078955 EX91-2 SP LP100 WENTLOOGE ROSS MILLIE 01000011877054 EX90 SP LP100 WHITEKNIGHTS PATCH MARION 01000012118362 SP LP100 WILLSBRO SHOTTLE PLEDGE HRR0 01000012087466 EX92-3 SP LP100 WIMBOLDSLEY YEN FORTUNE 01000012259753 VG88 SP LP100 WOODHEY NIGHT FEVER GHOST ET 01000012215127 EX91-3 SP LP100 WOODHEY WILSON DIANA 01000012071827 VG86 SP LP100 WOODMARSH WINDBROOK ZANDRA 4 ET 01000012237877 EX90 SP LP100 3 STARS ABERCORN MAST BOLT SHIRLEY 01000011796876 EX92-6 LP100 ANNANDALE SANCHEZ HOPE ET 01000012229511 EX91 SP LP100 BELAW MATSON DAWN 76 01000011873643 EX92-3 SP LP100 BELAW MELODY EMMA 171 01000011768410 EX92-3 SP LP100 ALIANN TALENT DELLIA 01000011890273 EX91-4 LP100 CARYMOOR GLEN PANSY 01000012019952 EX90 SP LP100 CASTELLHYFRYD RETINUE MONOGRAM 01000011937267 EX92-3 SP LP100 COURTSIDE SHOTTLE PANDORA 10 01000012050366 VG87 SP LP100 COVINGTON DESIGN JODIE 01560540601127 EX91 SP LP100 DANIELS WIZZARD JO 01000012105989 SP LP100 BALLYCAIRN SHOTTLE IVORY 01000011391136 EX91-3 LP100 DONMAC DL BIDDY 01000001909848 BSR SP LP100
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
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PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C MEL-CREST ALTARAZOR HOLUSAM000138929709 BRC CDC HCD1 ELITE MOUNTAIN DONOR HOLAUSM000A00009209 R-E-W GAMEDAY HOLUSAM000137892642 KED OUTSIDE JEEVES HOLUSAM000134438230 COYNE-FARMS DORCY HOLUSAM000139005002 BYC LADINO PARK TALENT HOLAUSM000H00930377 RDC CDC AUTUMN-RIDGE MATSON HOLUSAM000133766626 LYNNCREST ZEBRA HOLUSAM000137515932 PIROLO GOLDWYN WYMAN HOLITAM019990328894 HH3C PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C SCHILLVIEW OMAN GERARD HOLUSAM000052805723 SRP ALTASUPERB HOLUSAM000069314848 JACKPOT HOLDEUM000345515652 WABASH-WAY EVOLVE HOLUSAM000139198016 ASKEW REECE HOLUSAM000129475695 ASKEW REECE HOLUSAM000129475695 MOET MELODY HOLGBRM000000592839 UFM-DUBS ALTAESQUIRE HOLUSAM000062253394 EMERALD-ACR-SA T-BAXTER HOLUSAM000132973942 BRC KED OUTSIDE JEEVES HOLUSAM000134438230 AQUILA PATRON LUCENTE HOLITAM000912027632 R-E-W SEAVER HOLUSAM000137012381 SCHILLVIEW OMAN GERARD HOLUSAM000052805723 RALMA FOCUS HOLUSAM000052357952 BYC COMESTAR LAUTHORITY HOLCANM000103455217 CDC HCD1 WA-DEL HAYDEN HOLUSAM000135695137 HH3C JEFFANA OUTSIDE VOYAGE HOLUSAM000134625573 HH2C OVERSIDE DICTATOR HOLGBRM000000615502 JANGO HOLDEUM000347136242 HH4C DAMDALE SHOOTER HOLGBRM000000648263 ENSENADA TABOO PLANET HOLUSAM000060597003 A2A2 CROCKETT-ACRES EIGHT HOLUSAM000135556243 HAVENDALE MR DARCY HOLGBRM000000647981 CRACKHOLM FEVER HOLCANM000103631566 REGANCREST ALTAIOTA HOLUSAM000061898306 GILLETTE WINDBROOK HOLCANM000007816429 HCD1 KED OUTSIDE JEEVES HOLUSAM000134438230 ALFRAG JUROR KENDALL HOLITAM001120042608 PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C COGENT DESMOND HOLGBRM000000616757 ASKEW REECE HOLUSAM000129475695 OVERSIDE DRAGON HOLGBRM000000615503 BYC FIRTH BULLION HOLGBRM000000629702 RDC PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C WILLOW-MARSH-CC GABOR HOLUSAM000060845420 R-E-W SEAVER HOLUSAM000137012381 PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C AUTUMN-RIDGE MATSON HOLUSAM000133766626 SANDY-VALLEY BOLTON HOLUSAM000131823833 BYC PLAIN-O DURHAM ROSS 331 HOLUSAM000060549654 HH1C PLAIN-O DURHAM ROSS 331 HOLUSAM000060549654 HH1C BOMAZ PATCH HOLUSAM000061980169 PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C COYNE-FARMS DUCE YEN HOLUSAM000136830757 CRACKHOLM FEVER HOLCANM000103631566 WOODHEY WILSON HOLGBRM000000638169 GILLETTE WINDBROOK HOLCANM000007816429 HCD1 INCH MAST HOLGBRM000000633708 GEN-MARK STMATIC SANCHEZ HOLUSAM000134422312 AUTUMN-RIDGE MATSON HOLUSAM000133766626 MOET MELODY HOLGBRM000000592839 LADINO PARK TALENT HOLAUSM000H00930377 RDC CDC GLEN-VALLEY BW CAPTAIN HOLUSAM000132557357 COGENT RETINUE RED HOLNLDM000394422783 RDC PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C REGANCREST DESIGN HOLUSAM000060540176 HH3C WIZZARD HOLDEUM000347213836 PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C DONMAC LANCELOT HOLGBRM000000630413
P R O D U C T I O N AWA R D S LP100 Continued Prefix
Cow
Lacts Sire
Errolston
ERROLSTON SPIRTE DELIA 01000012010003 EX94-5 SP LP100
Gladwake
GLADWAKE SHOTTLE SENTA 4 01000012007236 EX94-5 SP LP100
Grosvenor
GROSVENOR E AZURE LOOKING 01000012060464 GP82 SP LP100
Hallon
HALLON OUTBOUND HOLLY 2 01000012077131 EX92 SP LP100
Havendale
HAVENDALE ARMSTEAD LUCERNE 26 01000011852845 EX93-5 SP LP100
Havendale
HAVENDALE MAESTRO ROLLS ET 01000011970341 VG87 SP LP100
Hawkland
HAWKLAND JEEVES EULA 01000012132670 EX91-2 SP LP100
Herleston
HERLESTON SHOTTLE MOIRA 2 01000012035793 VG85 LP100
Hilltara
HILLTARA BOLTON AMIE 2 01000011623412 EX92-2 SP LP100
Hoops
HOOPS CLOVER 78 01000011679783 EX93-3 SP LP100
Irelandbarn
IRELANDBARN MAMMOTH BELINDA 2 01000012066198 SP LP100
Langadon
LANGADON MATSON FIONA 01000011840839 EX93 LP100
Llynsafaddan
LLYNSAFADDAN GABE PLATINUM 01000011761568 LP100
Lynholme
LYNHOLME SHOTTLE MARY 01000011890017 SP LP100
Malpas
MALPAS JACKPOT DINKY 25 01000011770570 EX91-3 SP LP100
Mereheyes
MEREHEYES TALENT ORCHID 201 01000011921358 GP83 SP LP100
Mythebridge
MYTHEBRIDGE DESIGN INGRID 01000011992239 EX91-3 SP LP100
Onston
8
CEDARWAL SPIRTE HOLCANM000010559198
8
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
8
COGENT AZURE HOLGBRM000000627884 HH1C
8
SCHILLDALE OUTBOUND HOLUSAM000134468987
8
DIAMOND-OAK ARMSTEAD HOLUSAM000132967734
8
COGENT MAESTRO HOLGBRM000000593234 CVC
8
KED OUTSIDE JEEVES HOLUSAM000134438230
8
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
8
SANDY-VALLEY BOLTON HOLUSAM000131823833 BYC
8
GILLETTE CUTLER HOLCANM000008209795 HCD1
8
EMMARK MAMMOTH HOLUSAM000137028067
8
AUTUMN-RIDGE MATSON HOLUSAM000133766626
8
COLDSPRINGS GABE HOLUSAM000061211514 HH1C
8
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
8
JACKPOT HOLDEUM000345515652
8
LADINO PARK TALENT HOLAUSM000H00930377 RDC CDC
8
REGANCREST DESIGN HOLUSAM000060540176 HH3C
ONSTON REUNION GRACEFULL 162 01000011740358 EX90 SP LP100 4 STARS
8
ARDS REUNION HOLGBRM000000618502 HH2C
Sandisfarne
SANDISFARNE LEXANN MELODY 01000011615553 EX93-4 SP LP100
8
PEN-COL DRUMBEAT HOLUSAM000060728430
Stardale
STARDALE RAMOS CARLINA 01000011967803 EX94-4 SP LP100
8
RAMOS HOLDEUM000341485350 BYC
Trenake
TRENAKE AMY 49 01000012111260 SP LP100
8
MORNINGVIEW ASHLAR HOLUSAM000133573930
Washfold
WASHFOLD BETSY 70 01000012025078 EX93-5 SP LP100
8
BRAEDALE GOLDWYN HOLCANM000010705608 CDC HCD1
Whinnow
WHINNOW PANSY 47 01000011773503 VG86 LP100
8
MOET MELODY HOLGBRM000000592839
Whiteknights
WHITEKNIGHTS GENEVA LACE 01000011977762 SP LP100
8
BRIGEEN GENEVA HOLUSAM000135538586 HH2C
Wintersell
WINTERSELL CLARA 20 01000012085648 EX90-3 SP LP100
8
BILSROW SENTINEL HOLGBRM000000644366
Belaw
BELAW MASON BLUEBLOOD 57 01000011675295 EX93-2 SP LP100
9
EASTVIEW MASON HOLUSAM000133375608 HH2C
Bevingtons
BEVINGTONS MASTER AUGUSTA 01000001902455 BSR LP100
9
COGENT MASTER HOLNLDM000257152231
Breachgorse
LIONHART MINISTER MOLLY 01000011889101 SP LP100
9
MR MINISTER HOLUSAM000133588633
Eastfields
WHEATLEYS CANYON ELLA 2 01000011835683 EX90-2 LP100
9
SHANAEL BR CANYON HOLGBRM000000630052
Forestlane
FORESTLANE XACOBEO PENNY 2 01000011823939 GP82 SP LP100
9
MARIO XACOBEO HOLDEUM000579539135
Garmoss
GARMOSS FREEMAN PRESENT 01000012071710 GP80 LP100
9
BRAEDALE FREEMAN HOLCANM000006906786 HCD1
Gaynes
GAYNES MCCORMICK MISS POSIE 66 01000012046305 SP LP100
9
GRAN-J OMAN MCCORMICK HOLUSAM000135778023
Gevis
GEVIS DESMOND DEWDROP 01000011734063 SP LP100
9
COGENT DESMOND HOLGBRM000000616757
Gregwartha
GREGWARTHA NOR PENIVY 01383712200848 BSR LP100
9
MOET NORWOOD HOLGBRM000000600964
Hartom
HARTOM BAXTER SYLVIA 01382099300521 SP LP100
9
EMERALD-ACR-SA T-BAXTER HOLUSAM000132973942 BRC
Hilltara
HILLTARA DAMION CHARLOTTE 01000011472521 EX92-4 LP100
9
ERBACRES DAMION HOLUSAM000130263722
Kirtlebank
HOLYWOOD ZANZIBAR JANICE 01000011817640 GP81 SP LP100
9
OCEAN-VIEW BEST ZANZIBAR HOLUSAM000135992793
Leemere
WESTEL MOSCOW BET 10 01000011800617 EX92-3 SP LP100
9
ROBTHOM MOSCOW HOLUSAM000132582764
Maenhill
HAFESP ZIGGY SNOW 01000012074378 VG88 SP LP100
9
HIGH SOCIETY ZIGGY HOLGBRM000000635305
Marsar
MARSAR BOLTON HOPE 01000011513639 LP100
9
SANDY-VALLEY BOLTON HOLUSAM000131823833 BYC
Newrock
NEWROCK SHOTTLE MAGPIE 50 01000011629376 EX94-2 SP LP100
9
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
Park
PARK BAXTER GLENELS 01000011774488 VG86 LP100
9
EMERALD-ACR-SA T-BAXTER HOLUSAM000132973942 BRC
Reule
REULE SUSANA 15 01000011412647 EX90-2 LP100
9
MARLBURY SEPTEMBER HARVEST HOLGBRM000000627283
Samlea
SAMLEA MELODY GOLDIE 01000011783528 EX92-4 LP100
9
MOET MELODY HOLGBRM000000592839
Senterprise
SENTERPRISE SUPPORT CLARE 01000011750059 LP100
9
BARNKAMPER SUPPORT HOLNLDM000343990114
Smeatonhall
SMEATONHALL BOLTON PEACH 101 01000011589820 EX90 SP LP100
9
SANDY-VALLEY BOLTON HOLUSAM000131823833 BYC
Snowfern
SNOWFERN BOLTON BETH 01000011838065 EX90 LP100 5 STARS
9
SANDY-VALLEY BOLTON HOLUSAM000131823833 BYC
Stavilands
THORNELOW MIKE PANDA 01000011543640 GP83 LP100
9
LUCKY MIKE HOLNLDM000255749372
Sunnyhill
SUNNYHILL VERVE BEGONIA 01000011762700 EX93-6 LP100
9
BALLYCAIRN JOSE VERVE HOLGBRM000000638828
Topshayes
TOPSHAYES BAXTER ELVA 01000001962574 BSR SP LP100
9
EMERALD-ACR-SA T-BAXTER HOLUSAM000132973942 BRC
Washfold
WASHFOLD LAURA 5 01000011832446 EX92-6 LP100
9
LADINO PARK TALENT HOLAUSM000H00930377 RDC CDC
Willo
MARYDOWNE SHOTTLE LING 01000011706578 LP100
9
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
Willo
WILLO JORDAN DORA 2 01000011385268 LP100
9
ROYLANE JORDAN HOLUSAM000017064727
Bannwater
BANNWATER ALLEN SHEBA 53 01000011324309 EX94-9 LP100 6 STARS
10
CANYON-BREEZE ALLEN HOLUSAM000017129288
Baskerville
BASKERVILLE INGRID 35 01000011227737 LP100
10
AQUILA PATRON LUCENTE HOLITAM000912027632
Bradley
BRADLEY BOTERCURA 340 01000011263717 VG86 LP100
10
SUMMERSHADE IGNITER HOLCANM000006466625
Clayden
LEITHHILL SHOTTLE MARGOT ET 01000011436947 VG86 SP LP100
10
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
DrumcRin
DRUMCRIN KEN CILLA 01000011316940 EX91-4 LP100
10
ROSSIGH KEN HOLGBRM000000630527
Harivald
HARIVALD LANCELOT JOANNE 01000011280676 EX93-4 LP100
10
LANCELOT HOLDEUM000578194407
Longcourse
LONGCOURSE REECE BERYL 01000011885572 EX90-5 LP100
10
ASKEW REECE HOLUSAM000129475695
Plasawel
PLASAWEL GARRISON VERITY 01000011376052 EX90 LP100
10
PENN-ENGLAND GARRISON HOLUSAM000060000320
Sandisfarne
SANDISFARNE LOTUS MELODY 01000011511381 EX94-4 LP100 5 STARS
10
PICSTON SHOTTLE HOLGBRM000000598172 HH5C
Tregreen
TREGREEN EXPORT EMERALD 01000011243203 LP100
10
COMESTAR EXPORT HOLCANM000006812634
Wardada
WARDADA CARADOC CLOVER 01362417300896 BSR SP LP100
10
CATLANE CARADOC BRFGBRM000000604571
Welbeckabbey
WELBECKABBEY CAROL 70 01000011550251 LP100
10
MOET BRINSTAR SIRIUS HOLGBRM000000616218
Marstonsicca
MARSTONSICCA BRAMBLE 25 01000011224850 VG88 LP100
11
BOSS IRON HOLDEUM000341037501 HH3C
Tranch
TRANCH SHOTTLE WREN 01722287500562 BSR LP100
11
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Englishcombe
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UK calf genomic index league This list includes the top 40 UK bred and genomic tested Holstein pedigree heifer calves registered between the 20th June 2020 and the 20th June 2021, ranked by PLI. Calf Sire PLI Milk Kg Fat % Protein % Production Reliability % Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin C Prehen Plinko Zig Zag
Prehen Plinko Zig Zag 3 Boghill Glamour Fynn Sk Carlin D
Boghill Glamour Captain Sk Carol B
933
816
0.29
0.08
66
922
860
0.13
0.09
67
Peak Altaplinko
920
899
0.13
0.10
67
Bomaz Fynn
912
696
0.21
0.09
67
Genosource Captain
908
835
0.13
0.09
67
Peak Altazazzle
907
877
0.15
0.09
66
Prehen Plinko Zig Zag 5
Peak Altaplinko
893
793
0.20
0.10
67
Aghavilly Zazzle Classy
Genosource Captain Peak Altaplinko
Boghill Glamour Captain C Carlin A Prehen Plinko Ruby
Boghill Glamour Heroic C Carlin B Ballycairn Fynn Etrusca
Prehen Plinko Zig Zag 2
Boghill Glamour Fynn K Carlin A
Grosvenor Captain Kendra Aghavilly Zazzle Diva
Carnhill Fynn Naomi
874
645
0.39
0.13
66
868
852
0.15
0.06
67
782
0.10
0.09
67
0.01
0.04
66
Bomaz Fynn
859
621
0.23
0.10
66
Koepon Raptor
855
328
0.36
0.14
66
Bomaz Fynn
854
751
0.24
0.04
66
Pine-Tree Heroic
854
670
0.30
0.15
67
Pine-Tree Heroic
840
531
0.36
0.12
67
Melarry Frazz Arrowhead
839
760
0.19
0.04
67
Bomaz Fynn
836
873
0.10
0.09
67
Genosource Captain
833
649
0.28
0.11
67
Peak Altazazzle
831
579
0.28
0.15
66
Bomaz Fynn
827
787
0.24
0.03
67
Bomaz Fynn
826
412
0.28
0.11
67
Pine-Tree Heroic
823
603
0.29
0.11
67
Peak Altaplinko
817
491
0.26
0.13
67
Denovo 14566 Crosby
814
1002
0.15
0.03
67
Boghill Glamour Heroic Sk Carlin C Prehen Plinko Zig Zag 4 Boghill Glamour Crosby Y Carlin B
Pine-Tree Heroic Bomaz Fynn
1033
Boghill Glamour Fynn G Carlin A
66 67
867
Boghill Glamour Arrow M Carlin B
0.05 0.12
864
Boghill Glamour Heroic Sk Carlin B
Boghill Glamour Fynn Sk Carol D
0.15 0.25
Peak Altaplinko
Boghill Glamour Heroic Sk Carol B
1022 713
Genosource Captain
Boghill Glamour Fynn C Carlin A
880 875
Boghill Glamour Captain C Carlin C
Boghill Glamour Raptor Ss Carlin C
Genosource Captain Peak Altaplinko
Boghill Glamour Fynn Sk Carol B
Bomaz Fynn
812
1072
0.04
0.03
67
Boghill Glamour Fynn V Carlin B
Bomaz Fynn
812
689
0.15
0.07
67
Boghill Glamour Entity P Carlin
Boghill Glamour Arrow M Carlin D Boghill Glamour Fynn Sk Carol F
Boghill Glamour Captain C Carlin Q
Boghill Glamour Prince Sk Carol A
Prehen Plinko Ruby 2 Boghill Glamour Fynn Sk Carol A Boghill Glamour Heroic Sk Carlin A
811
1099
0.00
0.04
67
809
844
0.14
0.01
67
Bomaz Fynn
809
575
0.27
0.08
67
Genosource Captain
807
1005
0.14
0.00
66
Denovo 2800 Prince
807
452
0.36
0.11
67
Peak Altaplinko
799
935
0.07
0.03
67
Bomaz Fynn
798
669
0.14
0.07
67
Pine-Tree Heroic
796
314
0.37
0.17
67
Broomhouse Arrowhead Star 7231
Melarry Frazz Arrowhead
794
457
0.12
0.14
67
Portway Entity Fiona
Denovo 8084 Entity
792
795
0.24
0.05
67
Sandy-Valley I Batman
789
623
0.20
0.16
67
Aplins Batman Barbara
Denovo 8084 Entity Melarry Frazz Arrowhead
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UK calf pedigree index league This list includes the top 40 UK bred Holstein pedigree heifer calves registered between the 20th June 2020 and the 20th June 2021, ranked by PLI. Calf Sire PLI Milk Kg Fat % Protein % Production Reliability % Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin G
Genosource Captain
871
869
0.17
0.06
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin H
Genosource Captain
871
869
0.17
0.06
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin L
Boghill Glamour Captain C Carlin R
Boghill Glamour Captain C Carlin S
Genosource Captain
871
869
0.17
0.06
34
Genosource Captain
858
1066
0.10
0.02
34
Genosource Captain
858
1066
0.10
0.02
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin D
Genosource Captain
857
968
0.23
0.04
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin E
Genosource Captain
857
968
0.23
0.04
34
Peak Altazazzle
851
784
0.18
0.11
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin F
Genosource Captain
843
916
0.17
0.05
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin J
Genosource Captain
843
916
0.17
0.05
34
Boghill Glamour Captain Ss Carlin K
Genosource Captain
843
916
0.17
0.05
34
Boghill Glamour Zazzle Sk Carol
Boghill Glamour Zazzle Ss Carlin A
Peak Altazazzle
814
803
0.23
0.08
34
Genosource Captain
802
904
0.11
0.06
34
Postlake Captain Havita
Crossfell Zazzle Camille
Peak Altazazzle
798
705
0.21
0.08
34
Crossfell Zazzle Camille 6
Peak Altazazzle
798
705
0.21
0.08
34
Peak Altaplinko
786
974
0.09
0.05
34
Huddlestone Plinko Georgia
Longmoor Captain Katrina Islandpride Captain Zoe
Boghill Glamour Crosby Ss Carlin Bellemont Invictus Carlin
Grosvenor Captain Jalna 2 Boghill Glamour Fynn Sk Carlin B
Grosvenor Captain Graphite 2
Genosource Captain
785
858
0.13
0.02
34
Genosource Captain
781
764
0.19
0.05
34
Denovo 14566 Crosby
768
737
0.15
0.06
34
Denovo Invictus
767
705
0.27
0.05
34
Genosource Captain
765
677
0.24
0.10
34
Bomaz Fynn
761
601
0.22
0.08
34
Genosource Captain
757
951
0.13
0.05
34
Moorpark Captain Delight 2
Genosource Captain
757
897
0.04
0.03
27
Longmoor Plinko Doris
Peak Altaplinko
754
825
0.08
0.09
34
Grosvenor Captain Cin
Postlake Captain Genua 3 Postlake Captain Genua 4 Boghill Glamour Crosby A Carol A
Genosource Captain
752
872
0.10
0.03
34
Genosource Captain
752
789
0.14
0.07
23
Genosource Captain
752
789
0.14
0.07
23
Denovo 14566 Crosby
751
820
0.12
0.03
34
Bellemont Zazzle Carol
Peak Altazazzle
750
758
0.12
0.08
34
Grosvenor Captain Tex
Genosource Captain
747
634
0.24
0.11
36
Genosource Captain
747
618
0.19
0.09
34
Highhopes Captain Glenda Huddlestone Zazzle Lisa
Grosvenor Captain Birdseye Portway Zazzle Willow P
Boghill Glamour Invictus Sk Credit B Moorpark Captain Flirt
Boghill Glamour Invictus M A Carlin B Grosvenor Captain Janet Grosvenor Captain Looker
Peak Altazazzle
747
790
0.12
0.05
36
Genosource Captain
745
684
0.12
0.10
36
Peak Altazazzle
745
780
0.17
0.09
33
Denovo Invictus
744
717
0.12
0.06
34
Genosource Captain
744
763
0.15
0.06
27
Denovo Invictus
741
729
0.20
0.07
34
Genosource Captain
741
913
0.07
0.03
34
Genosource Captain
739
846
0.15
0.05
28
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