IHFA Winter Journal 2016

IRISH HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN Winter Journal 2016

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IHFA Recommended Bull Breeding List, Daughter Proven AI Sires, September 2016

Daughter Proven AI sires, Production & Conformation Criteria, Ranked on EBI, > 50 % Reliability, > 0 Feet & Legs, > 0 Mammary ALL BULLS LISTED ARE SUITABLE FOR PEDIGREE REGISTRATION CODE Name of Bull ZBG SBS LDU S3091 S1458 S1311 S1559 S1432 S1569 S1137 S2193 YLG WBE S1622 CGQ LZI GZG S2196 ZMK AWB RAF S2173 S789 S1036 S1233 S1166 OYK RPY S1683 CVZ S2090 S1519 S2066 LDF S1579 VSC VHM XDO VTH S1594 S2306 S902 S1488 S1599 UFB S1282 ZSS MLW ARW S2189

CARRACOUSH GIBOR 3 STANTONS BARCODE LISDUFF MANFRED ET NO-FLA HURST-ET ROYLANE BOXER PUNCH 4311-ET DANSIRE OMAN ODDER VANDE DOMINANT-RED-ET FANATIC ET FARNEAR-TBR-BH CASHMONEY-ET GEN-I-BEQ LAVAMAN WINTERSELL MILO ET GAYEL ABS WEBBER (DNK) DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET COLDSPRINGS GARNETT CRI-ET BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET GUARINI FEUFOLLET MANOUK (IG) BALLINTOSIG ANDREW (IG) LISDUFF RAIDER VIEUXSAULE FLAME-ET LONG-LANGS OMAN OMAN TV TL TY COGENT TWIST AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO TV TL TY EVER-GREEN-VIEW ARGON-ET CO-OP OMAN LOYDIE-ET REARY TRAPATTONI MR LOOKOUT P EMBARGO-ET CO-OP OMAN CAVANA-ET VH TIRSVAD GOLDWYN GRAFIT TOPSPEED KODAK TACKLEBERRY LISDUFF LEGACY WELCOME ARMITAGE PESKY-ET VOSAC MAN VH ANDERSTRUP MASSEY MIRACLE DANSIRE SHOTTLE SOL VIA THELO DE-SU DISTINCTION 11130-ET MR GOLDNOAKS MAGNUS-ET REGAN-ALH DRAGON-ET VAL-BISSON DOORMAN CO-OP JET STREAM ARMY-ET UFM-DUBS ALTAESQUIRE-ET ALL VEN TORRER TV TL TY STANTONS SUDIAL MILLSTREET GRAND SLAM BOSSIDE ALTAROSS-ET LOCKER-LANE RW BANNING

Sire x MG Sire Gibor x Ramos Man-O-Man x Shottle O-Man x Hairy Breiz Dorcy x O-Man Boxer x O-Man O-Man x V Bojer Man-O-Man x Shottle Freddie x Planet Observer x Goldwyn Man-O-Man x Goldwyn O-Man x Goldwyn Vosac Man x Restell Gibor x O-Man Freddie x Wizard O-Man x Patron O-Man x Jocko Goldwyn x O-Man Man-O-Man x Stol Joc Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Gibor x Swamo Jaron Radon x Mascol Numero Uno x Freddie O-Man x Aaron Shottle x Tex Man-O-Man x Shottle Man-O-Man x Goldwyn O-Man x BW Marshall Spooky x Sunny Boy Facebook x Shottle O-Man x Orion Goldwyn x O-Man Kevin x Stadel Lawn Boy x Goldstar Mascol x O-Man Armitage x Jose O-Man x Jocko Massey x Roumare Shottle x T Funkis O-Man x Lorak Shamrock x Man-O-Man Man-O-Man x Shottle Goldwyn x O-Man Bookem x Shottle Jet Stream x BW Marshall O-Man x Sam O-Man x Boss Iron Buckeye x Rudolph Gibor x RUU O-Man x Bosside Ruben Bombay x Shotle

HO% Proof 94 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 94 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 91 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 97 100 100

DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP

Milk kgs 216.0 263.5 276.5 259.0 419.7 193.7 117.4 293.7 342.0 254.7 307.8 284.1 160.2 350.8 211.5 233.4 333.0 229.4 474.6 125.0 173.0 148.3 362.5 313.5 187.0 208.8 197.0 212.0 389.5 172.5 377.2 249.4 168.9 227.0 400.5 299.5 183.6 228.5 467.0 265.9 404.3 193.0 254.2 300.7 243.5 185.2 251.0 353.5 247.0 157.1

Fat kgs 4.5 13.2 11.0 7.5 15.9 14.5 8.2 15.2 9.5 12.4 14.6 10.6 4.6 14.1 10.0 13.1 8.5 4.9 15.1 7.0 6.0 11.7 14.5 18.5 12.8 7.8 10.0 12.0 15.8 13.5 15.3 11.5 5.4 6.0 15.1 7.5 5.4 6.5 14.0 13.3 16.3 6.0 11.5 9.8 15.0 6.2 6.0 11.5 9.5 11.5

Prot Fat % kgs 10.5 -0.07 12.5 0.05 11.0 0.01 7.0 -0.04 14.5 -0.01 6.2 0.12 4.3 0.06 9.3 0.06 8.9 -0.06 13.9 0.04 8.6 0.04 9.3 -0.01 6.4 -0.03 10.0 0.01 10.5 0.03 9.5 0.07 12.0 -0.07 10.1 -0.07 14.8 -0.05 8.0 0.04 7.0 -0.01 4.5 0.10 14.0 0.01 11.0 0.10 4.5 0.09 7.1 -0.01 9.5 0.04 8.0 0.06 11.7 0.01 6.0 0.11 12.1 0.01 8.5 0.03 7.5 -0.02 9.0 -0.05 12.6 -0.01 10.5 -0.07 7.6 -0.03 7.0 -0.04 16.0 -0.07 7.0 0.05 16.0 0.01 8.0 -0.03 10.3 0.03 8.7 -0.03 9.5 0.09 7.5 -0.02 8.5 -0.06 9.5 -0.04 6.5 0.00 4.9 0.09

Prot % 0.05 0.06 0.03 -0.03 0.00 -0.01 0.01 -0.01 -0.04 0.09 -0.03 -0.01 0.02 -0.03 0.06 0.03 0.01 0.04 -0.02 0.07 0.02 -0.01 0.03 0.01 -0.03 0.00 0.05 0.02 -0.02 0.00 -0.01 0.00 0.03 0.02 -0.02 0.01 0.02 -0.01 0.00 -0.03 0.04 0.03 0.03 -0.03 0.02 0.02 0.00 -0.04 -0.03 -0.01

EBI € Rel % 187.0 182.8 173.9 152.6 150.7 148.1 140.8 134.6 131.9 129.4 126.7 125.6 123.9 123.0 121.4 120.1 119.6 119.3 119.1 117.3 114.9 114.0 110.5 110.0 109.4 107.9 107.7 107.4 105.8 105.2 104.7 104.4 103.3 102.8 102.6 102.0 101.1 97.9 97.3 96.4 95.3 94.0 92.3 91.3 91.2 90.7 89.3 88.5 87.9 87.9

75 78 96 57 59 79 58 66 61 85 59 78 74 65 96 81 92 61 71 95 71 58 93 94 77 59 98 80 57 94 65 72 56 89 61 96 65 83 88 51 68 90 70 73 94 80 66 76 90 67

Milk S.I. 55 73 60 31 75 39 27 51 38 82 45 47 33 49 61 55 59 51 71 49 37 29 75 64 26 36 56 47 59 38 62 46 40 46 63 51 40 33 79 36 87 42 57 41 57 39 40 43 31 31

Fert S.I. 92 58 62 78 50 53 90 54 45 20 28 24 48 30 30 18 32 35 6 59 36 67 8 18 64 43 24 21 44 37 -2 27 20 6 21 11 30 31 -8 20 -7 14 -10 19 1 26 14 5 30 45

Calv Health S.I. S.I. 34 13 47 13 46 7 30 15 23 6 57 10 32 4 38 4 49 9 37 6 47 13 52 6 41 10 37 10 40 6 50 3 31 12 34 6 52 1 31 -9 38 1 27 7 36 3 21 5 12 12 29 8 49 4 35 1 21 5 26 11 42 10 34 4 35 4 48 9 32 5 45 10 24 11 32 7 30 3 41 3 19 4 29 12 33 15 43 -3 36 0 19 7 44 -3 28 6 32 4 16 3

C.I.

Surv.

-4.3 -2.0 -3.8 -4.1 -2.7 -3.1 -3.9 -0.9 -0.3 -0.5 -1.1 -0.3 -2.5 -0.2 -2.0 -0.3 -0.4 -1.3 0.2 -2.8 -0.9 -2.0 0.3 0.8 -2.5 -0.2 -1.6 -1.4 -1.2 -2.7 0.3 0.0 -0.9 0.6 -0.8 -0.5 0.5 0.3 1.2 1.9 0.8 -0.2 2.7 -1.0 -0.4 -0.5 -1.1 0.5 -0.6 -1.3

3.2 2.7 1.2 2.3 1.4 1.2 3.5 3.6 3.4 1.2 1.2 1.6 1.5 2.3 0.4 1.2 2.3 1.6 0.8 2.0 2.1 3.5 1.0 2.3 2.8 3.4 0.3 0.3 2.5 0.3 0.1 2.2 0.8 1.2 0.9 0.4 3.1 3.0 0.6 3.7 0.2 0.9 1.9 0.6 -0.3 1.6 0.1 0.9 1.9 2.5

C.D. M.C.D. Gest.

SCC

2.0 3.1 1.5 3.5 3.9 0.9 2.4 2.4 3.2 2.2 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3 1.5 2.5 2.4 1.6 2.5 3.2 4.3 2.4 3.8 3.9 2.3 1.8 3.4 3.9 3.6 2.2 2.0 2.6 1.6 2.9 1.9 3.2 2.3 2.7 2.0 3.9 2.6 3.1 3.0 1.9 2.9 3.1 3.0 3.0 3.3

-0.15 -0.14 -0.05 -0.22 -0.07 -0.21 -0.02 -0.05 -0.15 -0.04 -0.18 -0.07 -0.13 -0.19 -0.10 -0.04 -0.14 -0.13 0.00 0.12 -0.06 -0.05 -0.04 -0.08 -0.16 -0.11 -0.06 0.01 -0.04 -0.13 -0.14 -0.13 -0.10 -0.13 -0.09 -0.10 -0.19 -0.09 -0.03 -0.08 -0.06 -0.11 -0.29 -0.01 0.02 -0.13 0.08 -0.07 -0.05 -0.06

6.7 5.2 6.2 6.2 7.1 6.0 6.0 4.6 5.7 5.3 6.9 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.6 6.7 6.3 6.0 5.6 5.6 5.2 4.6 6.0 5.7 5.9 5.9 5.9 6.4 4.6 5.0 6.2 6.6 6.2 5.5 5.9 5.3 5.7 5.5 7.3 5.5 5.8 4.9 5.3 6.1 5.5 5.4 6.6 6.1 5.5 6.9

-2.5 -4.7 -3.8 -2.9 -2.6 -5.4 -2.9 -3.3 -4.8 -2.7 -4.4 -5.3 -3.8 -3.5 -3.5 -4.9 -2.6 -3.0 -4.4 -2.3 -3.5 -2.9 -3.3 -1.5 -0.9 -2.2 -4.6 -3.4 -1.8 -2.1 -3.8 -3.0 -3.0 -4.1 -2.7 -4.0 -1.9 -2.4 -2.4 -3.2 -1.8 -1.9 -2.6 -4.4 -3.0 -1.0 -4.7 -2.0 -2.6 -0.7

Milk Temp. Time 0.06 0.2 0.13 7.8 0.08 -5.7 0.08 -5.3 0.08 -0.8 0.06 3.0 0.13 0.0 0.00 -4.9 -0.02 -4.2 -0.04 -16.4 0.03 -7.0 0.11 15.1 0.01 6.1 0.00 -4.2 0.11 15.8 0.07 -18.1 -0.02 2.2 0.08 -5.5 0.08 8.9 -0.08 10.3 0.07 1.1 0.10 -6.5 0.07 -7.3 0.20 -0.7 0.12 -12.0 0.05 -3.6 -0.04 12.3 -0.06 0.1 0.13 4.1 0.16 -8.8 -0.01 -4.5 -0.11 5.5 0.01 2.7 -0.01 -11.1 0.05 -2.7 0.07 -6.5 -0.08 -13.2 0.14 18.3 -0.04 -13.1 -0.01 -6.2 0.09 -1.1 -0.07 -7.1 0.06 2.1 -0.03 1.2 0.07 4.1 0.02 -7.9 -0.05 -3.9 0.05 -10.9 0.04 -6.9 0.13 10.5

F & L Mamm Type B.C.S. AI Org. 0.94 0.66 1.19 2.76 2.57 1.79 2.01 1.98 2.81 2.23 1.25 0.32 0.81 0.37 0.40 0.58 1.55 1.54 1.24 0.92 1.29 3.50 1.12 3.14 2.24 0.70 0.42 0.28 1.40 1.29 1.54 0.62 0.98 0.52 1.56 0.41 0.74 1.89 0.73 1.14 1.74 2.22 3.48 1.68 1.62 1.16 0.96 0.37 0.37 1.54

*Standard Deviation - Temperament = 0.04 **Standard Deviation - Milking TIme = 9.00

0.32 2.14 0.51 2.69 2.29 0.52 1.27 1.84 2.44 1.99 2.03 2.18 0.95 0.90 0.66 0.67 1.70 1.65 2.02 1.10 0.97 2.74 2.05 1.03 3.13 1.60 0.50 1.24 1.37 1.06 1.17 0.12 0.48 1.39 1.63 1.83 2.35 1.04 0.69 2.39 2.46 1.76 3.17 1.85 0.67 0.59 0.50 0.83 1.46 1.02

0.72 1.92 0.91 3.20 2.69 1.18 1.90 2.11 3.03 2.46 2.09 1.92 1.11 0.90 0.72 0.73 1.89 1.93 2.03 1.33 0.51 3.48 2.05 1.92 3.35 1.52 0.55 0.40 1.59 1.42 1.56 0.29 0.76 1.26 1.90 1.71 2.19 1.52 0.90 2.27 2.52 2.31 3.75 2.18 1.05 0.86 0.80 0.35 1.32 1.39

0.8 -0.9 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.2 0.3 -0.5 -1.3 0.6 0.9 0.6 1.1 2.6 1.3 0.1 -0.5 -0.9 0.7 -0.6 -0.8 -0.4 0.6 -0.5 -0.9 0.8 0.0 -0.5 2.0 -1.2 0.4 -0.6 -0.4 -1.3 1.4 0.0 0.3 0.8 -1.6 -1.4 -0.2 -0.4 -1.3 0.3 2.1 -1.5 0.1 0.9 1.1

EUROGENE AI NCBC NCBC D.O.A. NCBC EUROGENE AI NCBC DOVEA GENETICS BOVA NCBC EUROGENE AI NCBC ABS DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS ABS DOVEA GENETICS EUROGENE AI EUROGENE AI NCBC NCBC NCBC EUROGENE AI EUROGENE AI NCBC ABS DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC DOVEA GENETICS DOVEA GENETICS NCBC EUROGENE AI EUROGENE AI EUROGENE AI NCBC NCBC WORLDWIDE SIRES NCBC NCBC DOVEA GENETICS ALTA IRELAND EUROGENE AI NCBC ABS ALTA IRELAND DOVEA GENETICS

Data Source: ICBF

IHFA Recommended Bull Breeding List, Daughter Proven & Genomic AI Sires, September 2016

Daughter Proven (D.P.) & Genomic Evaluated (G.S.) AI sires, Production & Conformation Criteria, Ranked on EBI, > 50 % Reliability, > 0 Feet & Legs, > 0 Mammary ALL BULLS LISTED ARE SUITABLE FOR PEDIGREE REGISTRATION CODE Name of Bull HZB ZOL FR2008 FR2114 FR2028 FR2022 FR2267 S2249 ZBG FR2049 SBS GXC ZSR LDU S2211 S2307 S2209 OBR S2244 S3091 EFM S1458 YKS HPP FR2001 S1311 S1559 S2296 S1432 S1569 S2074 S1137 S2032 FR2092 S2193 YLG WBE S2049 S1622 FR2078 S2130 CGQ LZI GZG S2196 ZMK AWB RAF S2173 S789

(IG) BALLYDEHOB PAT 1356 MR NUMERO UNO ST-LOUIS-ET CAPPAUNIAC CREMIN CLORANE BENNY -32 (IG) GOLDENFIELD RAPHAEL ET DIEPENHOEK OPTIMAL DE-SU HAGLEY 12144-ET APINA NORMAN CARRACOUSH GIBOR 3 KILTREA MARK STANTONS BARCODE GK CREAM HOANSTER ZANZIBAR LISDUFF MANFRED ET BUISWEERD MOBILE LADYS-MANOR LQ G LANVIN-ET TEXEL BEAUTY DEBUTANT (IG) GLENEGARE RAMBO LARCREST CATAPULT-ET NO-FLA HURST-ET (IG) MONAMORE E-FORCE ET ROYLANE BOXER PUNCH 4311-ET STERK KISS KYTEMAN S-S-I LADD HARPER-P-ET (IG) MONAMORE RHATTIGAN ET DANSIRE OMAN ODDER VANDE DOMINANT-RED-ET MANDELLA ET FANATIC ET FARNEAR-TBR-BH CASHMONEY-ET LABEL P ET GEN-I-BEQ LAVAMAN MR MOVIESTAR MARDI GRAS-ET DG RH ALPHAMAN WINTERSELL MILO ET GAYEL ABS WEBBER (DNK) DELABERGE PEPPER DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET ERROLSTON LUCKY BOY COGENT SUPERSHOT COLDSPRINGS GARNETT CRI-ET BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET GUARINI FEUFOLLET MANOUK (IG) BALLINTOSIG ANDREW (IG) LISDUFF RAIDER VIEUXSAULE FLAME-ET LONG-LANGS OMAN OMAN TV TL TY

Sire x MG Sire P. Mark x O-Man Numero Uno x Shot Al D. Cremin x Keet Fairgalt x O-Man Massey x Goldwyn Numero Uno x Ramos Halogen x Shamrock Numero Uno x Ramos Gibor x Ramos B. Sherlock x O-Man Man-O-Man x Shottle O-Cosmopolitan x Super Armitage x Jet Bowser O-Man x Hairy Breiz G-Force x Bertil Liquid Gold x Grafeeti O Dakker x Super B. Sherlock x Romero Numero Uno x Ramos Dorcy x O-Man Numero Uno x Durham Boxer x O-Man Aikman x Jet Bowser Ladd P x Man-O-Man Latimer x Mascol O-Man x V Bojer Man-O-Man x Shottle Mogul x Super Freddie x Planet Observer x Goldwyn Ladd P x Sunrise Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Mogul x Planet Aikman x Detox O-Man x Goldwyn Vosac Man x Restell Gibor x O-Man Mogul x Planet Freddie x Wizard Twist x Maestro Supersire x Super O-Man x Patron O-Man x Jocko Goldwyn x O-Man Man-O-Man x Stol Joc Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Gibor x Swamo Jaron Radon x Mascol Numero Uno x Freddie O-Man x Aaron

HO% Proof 100 100 88 94 100 100 100 100 94 81 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 94 100 100 100

GS GS GS GS GS GS GS GS DP GS DP GS GS DP GS GS GS GS GS DP GS DP GS GS GS DP DP GS DP DP GS DP GS GS DP DP DP GS DP GS GS DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP DP

Milk kgs 142.5 307.0 106.8 169.8 387.1 194.2 359.8 236.8 216.0 409.8 263.5 342.1 297.7 276.5 285.0 215.3 364.1 139.8 339.7 259.0 183.1 419.7 426.3 470.8 424.3 193.7 117.4 242.0 293.7 342.0 265.8 254.7 272.4 365.7 307.8 284.1 160.2 142.3 350.8 300.5 478.2 211.5 233.4 333.0 229.4 474.6 125.0 173.0 148.3 362.5

Fat kgs 13.8 15.1 15.7 12.8 16.0 7.9 17.4 13.0 4.5 11.6 13.2 9.7 11.2 11.0 10.9 12.5 15.3 5.1 14.7 7.5 4.1 15.9 22.0 17.0 16.4 14.5 8.2 9.2 15.2 9.5 7.6 12.4 10.5 19.3 14.6 10.6 4.6 9.8 14.1 15.1 17.5 10.0 13.1 8.5 4.9 15.1 7.0 6.0 11.7 14.5

Prot Fat % kgs 9.8 0.14 7.9 0.05 7.5 0.20 7.4 0.10 14.9 0.02 3.8 0.00 14.2 0.06 6.5 0.06 10.5 -0.07 12.5 -0.07 12.5 0.05 11.9 -0.06 10.2 -0.01 11.0 0.01 13.3 -0.01 8.6 0.07 12.0 0.01 6.0 -0.01 9.1 0.02 7.0 -0.04 5.0 -0.05 14.5 -0.01 15.6 0.09 15.9 -0.03 16.0 0.00 6.2 0.12 4.3 0.06 8.1 0.00 9.3 0.06 8.9 -0.06 10.1 -0.05 13.9 0.04 6.9 0.00 11.1 0.08 8.6 0.04 9.3 -0.01 6.4 -0.03 3.6 0.07 10.0 0.01 10.7 0.05 14.9 -0.02 10.5 0.03 9.5 0.07 12.0 -0.07 10.1 -0.07 14.8 -0.05 8.0 0.04 7.0 -0.01 4.5 0.10 14.0 0.01

Prot % 0.09 -0.04 0.07 0.03 0.03 -0.04 0.03 -0.02 0.05 -0.02 0.06 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.06 0.02 0.00 0.02 -0.04 -0.03 -0.02 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.03 -0.01 0.01 0.00 -0.01 -0.04 0.02 0.09 -0.04 -0.02 -0.03 -0.01 0.02 -0.02 -0.03 0.01 -0.02 0.06 0.03 0.01 0.04 -0.02 0.07 0.02 -0.01 0.03

EBI € Rel % 252.5 214.2 211.4 211.0 204.8 200.9 193.0 191.2 187.0 186.9 182.8 180.2 179.8 173.9 167.0 164.2 162.8 160.3 154.5 152.6 152.2 150.7 150.0 149.7 148.5 148.1 140.8 139.8 134.6 131.9 130.9 129.4 128.0 127.4 126.7 125.6 123.9 123.5 123.0 122.8 122.3 121.4 120.1 119.6 119.3 119.1 117.3 114.9 114.0 110.5

66 61 68 60 59 54 51 59 75 58 78 60 50 96 51 50 52 58 53 57 66 59 55 54 61 79 58 57 66 61 50 85 58 52 59 78 74 56 65 51 51 96 81 92 61 71 95 71 58 93

Milk S.I. 67 40 57 47 81 16 80 35 55 58 73 59 52 60 74 51 63 32 45 31 21 75 88 81 85 39 27 41 51 38 51 82 32 61 45 47 33 21 49 59 74 61 55 59 51 71 49 37 29 75

Fert S.I. 133 140 128 122 66 149 72 115 92 104 58 105 87 62 80 92 73 93 76 78 111 50 18 39 15 53 90 64 54 45 49 20 67 20 28 24 48 60 30 36 13 30 18 32 35 6 59 36 67 8

Calv Health S.I. S.I. 42 1 23 17 31 -2 39 -2 52 8 26 12 49 7 34 10 34 13 32 0 47 13 23 7 38 7 46 7 9 8 23 10 25 10 40 6 20 15 30 15 32 10 23 6 45 5 29 5 49 5 57 10 32 4 33 4 38 4 49 9 23 13 37 6 35 2 44 11 47 13 52 6 41 10 43 8 37 10 24 5 40 5 40 6 50 3 31 12 34 6 52 1 31 -9 38 1 27 7 36 3

C.I.

Surv.

C.D.

-5.9 -6.0 -6.0 -5.3 -1.6 -6.6 -2.2 -4.7 -4.3 -5.7 -2.0 -2.9 -4.5 -3.8 -2.8 -3.0 -2.3 -4.7 -3.6 -4.1 -5.8 -2.7 1.0 -1.4 1.2 -3.1 -3.9 -1.8 -0.9 -0.3 -1.1 -0.5 -1.4 0.5 -1.1 -0.3 -2.5 -1.0 -0.2 0.4 1.6 -2.0 -0.3 -0.4 -1.3 0.2 -2.8 -0.9 -2.0 0.3

4.9 5.4 4.4 4.7 3.8 5.7 3.7 4.7 3.2 2.8 2.7 5.7 2.5 1.2 3.7 4.5 3.7 2.8 2.6 2.3 3.3 1.4 2.6 1.7 2.5 1.2 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.4 2.9 1.2 4.2 2.2 1.2 1.6 1.5 4.0 2.3 3.4 2.7 0.4 1.2 2.3 1.6 0.8 2.0 2.1 3.5 1.0

2.2 4.2 2.3 3.0 1.7 2.1 1.6 3.0 2.0 2.3 3.1 5.2 3.4 1.5 3.3 3.7 2.5 1.8 3.1 3.5 2.9 3.9 2.7 2.6 2.2 0.9 2.4 3.2 2.4 3.2 2.5 2.2 2.8 2.3 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.3 3.8 3.5 2.3 1.5 2.5 2.4 1.6 2.5 3.2 4.3 2.4

M.C.D. Gest.

5.7 4.5 5.8 6.6 5.4 6.2 4.7 6.0 6.7 8.5 5.2 4.6 5.8 6.2 6.5 4.4 6.1 8.6 5.5 6.2 4.4 7.1 5.0 6.0 5.2 6.0 6.0 5.9 4.6 5.7 6.3 5.3 5.2 5.8 6.9 5.8 5.9 5.4 5.9 5.7 5.0 5.6 6.7 6.3 6.0 5.6 5.6 5.2 4.6 6.0

-3.7 -2.0 -2.2 -3.8 -4.7 -1.7 -4.2 -3.1 -2.5 -2.9 -4.7 -2.2 -3.7 -3.8 -0.2 -1.8 -1.9 -4.0 -1.2 -2.9 -2.6 -2.6 -4.3 -2.1 -4.6 -5.4 -2.9 -3.1 -3.3 -4.8 -1.9 -2.7 -3.1 -4.0 -4.4 -5.3 -3.8 -4.3 -3.5 -2.0 -4.0 -3.5 -4.9 -2.6 -3.0 -4.4 -2.3 -3.5 -2.9 -3.3

SCC Temp.

0.00 -0.26 0.04 0.08 -0.19 -0.16 -0.12 -0.12 -0.15 -0.03 -0.14 -0.12 -0.12 -0.05 -0.23 -0.13 -0.14 -0.12 -0.21 -0.22 -0.08 -0.07 -0.11 -0.03 -0.05 -0.21 -0.02 -0.01 -0.05 -0.15 -0.20 -0.04 0.01 -0.25 -0.18 -0.07 -0.13 -0.12 -0.19 -0.06 -0.12 -0.10 -0.04 -0.14 -0.13 0.00 0.12 -0.06 -0.05 -0.04

0.22 0.11 -0.03 0.11 -0.08 0.10 0.00 0.10 0.06 0.07 0.13 -0.03 0.09 0.08 -0.01 -0.02 -0.04 0.00 0.13 0.08 0.01 0.08 0.04 0.03 -0.04 0.06 0.13 0.00 0.00 -0.02 0.03 -0.04 0.00 0.04 0.03 0.11 0.01 -0.06 0.00 0.05 0.02 0.11 0.07 -0.02 0.08 0.08 -0.08 0.07 0.10 0.07

Milk Time -7.5 -7.8 -10.7 -7.6 -16.2 -10.4 -5.6 -10.4 0.2 -6.8 7.8 -4.6 0.0 -5.7 -0.1 -5.7 -8.0 -8.3 -8.9 -5.3 1.8 -0.8 2.0 -3.0 -13.7 3.0 0.0 -9.3 -4.9 -4.2 1.7 -16.4 -6.8 0.1 -7.0 15.1 6.1 -9.2 -4.2 -0.4 -3.6 15.8 -18.1 2.2 -5.5 8.9 10.3 1.1 -6.5 -7.3

Type Mamm F & L B.C.S. AI Org. 0.30 4.22 0.78 0.49 2.30 3.02 3.71 3.48 0.72 0.39 1.92 2.48 2.45 0.91 1.65 3.43 1.62 0.12 2.43 3.20 3.05 2.69 2.42 2.91 2.23 1.18 1.90 2.17 2.11 3.03 2.52 2.46 3.93 2.29 2.09 1.92 1.11 3.07 0.90 2.16 2.93 0.72 0.73 1.89 1.93 2.03 1.33 0.51 3.48 2.05

*Standard Deviation - Temperament = 0.04 **Standard Deviation - Milking TIme = 9.00

0.18 3.64 0.31 1.43 2.61 2.18 3.02 3.02 0.32 0.36 2.14 2.89 1.86 0.51 1.69 2.99 1.32 0.13 2.64 2.69 2.87 2.29 1.76 2.56 2.68 0.52 1.27 1.50 1.84 2.44 1.89 1.99 3.28 1.92 2.03 2.18 0.95 3.11 0.90 1.67 2.90 0.66 0.67 1.70 1.65 2.02 1.10 0.97 2.74 2.05

0.47 4.23 0.67 0.75 2.50 2.74 3.92 3.60 0.94 0.44 0.66 2.53 2.39 1.19 1.84 3.44 1.35 0.06 2.58 2.76 3.18 2.57 2.53 3.13 2.25 1.79 2.01 2.24 1.98 2.81 2.68 2.23 3.98 2.15 1.25 0.32 0.81 2.95 0.37 2.10 2.94 0.40 0.58 1.55 1.54 1.24 0.92 1.29 3.50 1.12

1.5 -0.2 0.2 0.6 0.2 -0.1 -0.9 -0.3 0.8 0.5 -0.9 1.4 1.1 0.1 0.1 -0.1 -1.1 0.3 -0.2 0.2 -0.4 0.4 0.2 -0.8 -1.2 0.6 0.2 -0.2 0.3 -0.5 0.1 -1.3 0.1 -1.0 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.1 1.1 0.2 -0.3 2.6 1.3 0.1 -0.5 -0.9 0.7 -0.6 -0.8 -0.4

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IRISH HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN ASSOCIATION: Tel.: 023 8833443 Fax: 023 8834740 Email: enquiries@ihfa.ie www.ihfa.ie The IHFA acknowledges ICBF for providing data.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Thank you to Irish Farmers Journal, Maria Kelly, Roger Jones, Donal O’Leary and John Walsh for permission to use their photographs.

Cover photo: The launch of the IHFA Open Day at Windfield Holsteins, Menlough, Co. Galway. Image by John Walsh Printed by Walsh Printers Ltd., Clogheen Ind. Est., Clonakilty, Co. Cork.

Tel.: 023 8833425. www.walshprint.ie DISCLAIMER: The Holstein Friesian Journal is the official publication of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA). Content is copyright and may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the Editor. Opinions and views expressed or implied are not necessarily those of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the material published no responsibility will be assumed for the validity or accuracy of any statement, errors or omissions or the content of any advertisement.

CE Foreword IHFA Pages Dates for Diary Admin Pages Judges’ Conference IHFA National Open Day National Herds Competition Inter-Club Stockjudging All Ireland Awards Nominees Hall of Fame Emerald Expo Obituaries Premier Bull Sale Holstein Cow Lists International Top Sires Listings Tullamore Show 2016 Baileys Champion Cow 2016 Quality Milk Awards Winner Grassland Association Dairy Tour World Conference Classifiers Workshops 34th National Dairy Show National Ploughing Championships Herd Profiles – IHFA Club Secretaries Slaney Club 40th Anniversary Coolmohan - Pure Friesian Open Day Pure Friesian Bull Initiative Friesian Cow Lists YMA PRO Review of 2016 European Championships HYB/Weekend Rally EYBS YMA Showmanship League YMA Calf Show Club Notes Best of the Best Advertisers’ Index

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CE Foreword At last it seems dairy farmers can look forward with a sense of optimism as milk prices continue to improve. Major processors worldwide have increased prices to reflect the growing demand for dairy commodities. While threats to recovery remain, the sentiment in the market is positive.

The poor milk prices of 2015/2016, coupled with the very difficult weather in spring 2016 has impacted on IHFA services of registrations and classification. It is important that herd registrations are kept up to date to ensure that there is no break in the pedigree lineage of your herd.

The IHFA Breed Promotion message that “The Holstein Friesian Breed has the genetic variation to suit all dairy farming systems” has been very well received. This is especially true following a year of low milk prices where the calf value and cull cow value of the breed is a key contributor to family farm income.

IHFA continue to influence stakeholders and were key drivers in ensuring an update of the genetic base to reflect higher efficiencies and potential for the breed. The new milk base records cows born in 2005 and milk recorded in 2007 with a first lactation yield of 5,743kgs milk and 419kgs solids.

To ensure that uniform conformation standards are maintained by Judges in the show ring, IHFA organized a Judges’ Conference in the spring. I wish to thank Rickey & Susan Barrett and family for hosting this event.

The National Open Day hosted by Tommy and Orla Screene of the Windfield herd, Menlough, Co. Galway, was an outstanding success with a very large attendance. The cow

Winter 2016 type on the farm demonstrated the strength, longevity and depth of breeding of cow families so vital in the female lines to ensure genetic variation.

The Pure Friesian Open Day hosted

by Pat and Nora Flynn & Family of Coolmohan herd, Araglin, Co. Cork, highlighted the contribution of the Pure Friesian to dairy farming systems and was a great success.

I wish to thank all our hosts for their time, effort and commitment to the Black & White breed.

The Holstein Friesian clubs around the country are key in helping promotion of the breed at local level and I wish to thank all club officers and committees for their dedication and the great voluntary spirit that is alive and well amongst the members.

The many and varied organised events throughout the year are important focal points to highlight the genetic diversity and efficiency of our breed.

The National Ploughing Championships at Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly was another great opportunity to promote the breed. I wish to thank all the members who loaned cows for the event.

YMA completed a very successful year with new competitions adding to the already successful National Calf Show. National officers Avril Helen (Chairperson), Emer Kelly (CoOrdinator) and Laura Sinnott (PRO) assist the YMA structure for the many events on behalf of all members. I wish to thank the for their support and to congratulate all the young 5

members who competed at all levels at these events. Special mention to our team at the European Holstein Show, Colmar, France.

I wish to thank the parents who are so involved and committed making sure the young members get to compete at the various activities.

I wish to thank all our sponsors throughout the year, without their support it would be much more difficult to run our competitions.

Organizing events requires a dedicated team and I wish to thank our staff at the office and in the field who ensure a high standard of professionalism.

Finally, I wish to thank our President - Alec Bryan, Chairman - Richard Whelan, the Board and committees for their time and support throughout the year.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all our members success and prosperity in 2017.

________________ Charles Gallagher Chief Executive

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IHFA National Open Day 2017

Victor Jackson & family “Crossnacole” herd is host of the National HF Open Day 2017.

The benefit and value of maintaining Herdbook Registrations is key to the continued success of the IHFA in promoting the Holstein Friesian Breed.

In times of low milk price the temptation may be not to register.

For the benefit of your cow-families in adding value to the herd it is critical to maintain Generations of Herdbook registrations.

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Thursday June 22nd is the Open Day date as all roads will lead to the Jackson’s farm located near Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow.

AI Code Changes

A new format for the identification of AI Bulls is in place since early this year. This has been implemented to meet the logistics of the large databank of Bulls.

Every AI Bull that has been coded since January 2016 is identified by this new format. There is no change to Bulls that were coded before this date.

Please take time to familiarise yourself with this format ahead of your next calving season to help improve accuracy of registration & reduce errors.

IHFA

Champion Cow of the Year

The previous three letter code is now replaced with a six character code comprising a mix of two letters & four numbers.

An example is FR1234. FR is the D.A.F.M. identifier for Holstein Friesian – regardless of Holstein/Friesian %.

The Judging Panel of the All Ireland Awards will decide on an IHFA Champion Cow of the Year 2016.

Premier Bull Sale 2017

This is a new award under Breed Promotion in recognising quality on a consistent basis.

Date for the Bull Sale is March 29th , Central Auctions, Nenagh Mart.

IHFA Breed Promotion committee has introduced changes to the standards for entries.

For 2017, both the Dam and GDam must be classified at GP83 or better

Based on show performances in 2016 the Judging panel will decide on the Champion Cow for this title.

The winner will be announced at the All Ireland Awards function on February 24th.

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PAGES Attention to Detail - DNA is Absolute How to correctly take a hair sample for testing and avoid recalls and additional charges Step 1

Step 1 - At the swish of the tail carefully part the hairs in a spread-out format Step 2 - Pluck the cleanest dry hairs - a small few at a time taking care to ensure you have a good profile of hair roots.

Step 2

Step 3 - Ensure you have good quality roots collected. DNA is held in the root. The success of the lab test reflects on the quality of your sample Finally - Check that the tag number of the calf corresponds to the IE No. on the hair card / DNA bag

Step 3

Note: Hairs extracted from other parts of the coat will result in a poor DNA sample!

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PAGES HERD BOOK REGISTRATIONS MALE REGISTRATION CHARGES FROM 1ST JANUARY 2017

FEMALE EMBRYO REGISTRATION - CHARGES FROM 1ST JANUARY 2017

THE BOARD OF IHFA APPROVED A CHARGE THE BOARD OF IHFA APPROVED A CHANGE OF €80 FOR MALE REGISTRATIONS TO COV- TO EMBRYO REGISTRATIONS – FULL PARENTAGE is REQUIRED FOR ALL ET CALVES ER A RECALL (i.e. Repeat Sample) FROM 1ST JANUARY 2017

Process to verify parentage and Genomic proof: 1. When a BVD sample or HAIR sample is received for parentage verification and genomics, it is first sent to Weatherbys laboratory where the DNA is extracted.

2. This data is then sent to ICBF to verify the PARENTAGE & GENOMICS. 3. If there is not sufficient readable DNA in the extraction process, Genomic proof and sire verification cannot be published.

4. A REPEAT hair card is then sent to the breeder (CLASSED AS A RECALL).

5. On return of the second sample the laboratory will repeat the process and send it to ICBF again for Genomic and parentage verification.

6. If sufficient data is extracted the registration process can be completed.

It is imperative that a good hair sample with plenty roots is pulled from the swish of the tail (see photos on page 10) It is important that the hair is completely dry and as clean as possible. Use gloves to avoid contamination.

It is an IHFA rule that DNA is recorded for all donor dams as stated in the Herd Book Rules.

1. Hairs must be collected at time of flushing from Donor dam by the ET technician/VET 2. Samples must be sent to Weatherbys’ Laboratory immediately, (envelopes and DNA bags available from IHFA to record DNA type) 3. Full parentage will be required for all female ET calves from 1st January 2017 as is the case with male calves.

4. Certificates will ONLY be issued for embryo male and female calves that are fully parentage tested.

5. The parentage test will be charged to the breeder.

6. The cost of DNA type for the Donor dam will be paid by IHFA (as is the situation at present)

Note: Hairs extracted from other parts of the coat will result in a poor DNA sample!

If using the BVD sample it is VITAL that samples are stored in a refrigerator at 5 degC. and sent to the laboratory regularly.

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Bovine Tag New Format Please take time to familiarise yourself with this format ahead of your next calving season to help improve accuracy of registration & reduce errors.

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PAGES Change to the bovine tag numbering format to facilitate new electronic identification (EID) numbering The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has introduced a new numbering format for cattle tags since November 1st. This new numbering format is required for cattle tags to ensure the system in place is compatible with an agreed EU wide electronic identification (EID) format.

This change is necessary to ensure that the Irish tag-numbering format poses no hindrance to live cattle exports.

Herd Number

There will be no change to herd numbers under the new arrangements – each keeper will retain the existing herd number.

Changes to Numbering Format New Country Identifier: The IE displayed on current tags will be replaced by the 3 digit numeric code 372 which is the country code allocated to Ireland under international technical standards (ISO).

New Herd Designator: The current 7 digit herd designator begins with county identifiers ranging from 11 to 39. The EID tag numbers cannot begin with anything greater than 27. The ranges 21, 22 and 23 are reserved for bovines.

All keepers will be issued with a new 7 digit herd designator beginning with a number from the bovine range. This will not affect the existing herd number for your holding.

Bovine Number: The 5 digit number comprises a check digit followed by the four digit animal number.

Example of change to the tag numbering format The new numbering format will be printed on all new tags ordered from November 2016. The animal number in the new numbering format will start from the next number issued in the current numbering format. (For example, if 0312 was the last animal number issued in the current numbering format 0313 will be the first animal number issued under the new numbering format).

Stocks of tags displaying the current numbering format must be used before starting to use any new tags. All tags in the current numbering format must be used up by 31 December 2017.

As from 1 January 2018 you will only be permitted to tag and register new born calves with the new numbering format.

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PAGES EBI Base Change Important information

First Milk lactation yield

Fat/ protein yield Old Base 5,192 kg 196 kg/ 171 kg New 5,743 kg 224 kg/ Base 195 kg

Calving interval

Survival

404 days 80% 400 days 82.5%

A base change used in the evaluations of dairy animals - both male and female - is in place as of the September 2016 proofs.

Previous base change updates that were due had not been adopted. The overall impact is a drop in EBI of 71 units on average for dairy stock.

Prior to this, the industry was working off a base cow population born in 1995 & milking in 2000 as its comparative population.

This may help explain reductions in the published breeding values within your herd.

Milk kg Fat Prot Before base change 17 9.6 6.2 Adjustment factor

After base change

% %

Surv% CI Days

0.18 0.11

2.4 - 5.4

- 116 - 4.9 - 6.0

- 0.01 - 0.02

+2.8 - 0.65

- 99 4.7 0.2

0.17 0.09

-0.4 - 4.8

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PAGES P u r e F r ie s i a n Club Bull Pack

Dates for your Diary __________________ JANUARY 27 YMA AGM 2017

The Pure Friesian Club has decided

FEBRUARY 24 All Ireland Awards Presentations

to proceed with testing a number of select bulls in order to increase

MARCH 29 IHFA Premier Bull Sale

genetic variation.

The bulls included have been put

APRIL 29 Emerald Expo

forward by the Club Committee.

MAY 4 TBC

See page 146 for further information.

Details on the bulls available from club officers. The straws are made

JUNE 22

available through Dunmasc Genetics.

IHFA AGM National Herds Competition IHFA National Open Day

JULY TBC Irish Pure Friesian Open Day 25-26 National YMA Finals

NATIONAL HERDS COMPETITION 2017 Please note changes:

• Catagories are now ‘up to 80’ & ‘80 and over’ • Spring calving - 95% of herd calved (1st Jan - 30th Jun) • Average number of cows milking to determine appropriate category. This will be based on the herd’s last milk recording before the Herds Competition judging in May.

FYI YMA!!!

The deadline for the President’s Medal & Hall of Fame nomination and entries for the Photographic Competition is January 6th 2017.

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ACCURATE DATA IN

reflects accurate records out !

Male Registrations SRM Male Cert - Supplementary Section for Males ‘SRM’ “SRM” means Supplementary Male

NOTE: Ancestry of “SRM” status MALE is NOT bred from A Pedigree Line!

Please check that your choice of AI sire is suitable for Pedigree registration RESULT: Using an SRM category bull on a pedigree animal will result in the Offspring reverting to the basic grade in the Grade Up process “ASR” There is a wide and varied range of EBI bulls available on the Active AI Bull list to suit Pedigree usage Please ensure your semen supplier is aware of your Herd Status

On-Line Catalogue Service The on-line catalogue service is available by logging on to www.ihfa.ie This allows members access to current information on their stock to promote farm sales, farm walks etc. Use is restricted to the herd owner (Personalised logins).

CMMS Parities not updated Effect: Errors in parity attaching to classification

Dry off dates are required to ensure correct parity.

It is important that you have your CMMS up to date for accuracy of Classification parities. Please note that the classifier may classify an animal that has calved for which the CMMS system is recording a prior calving. The Classifier will need to change parity on the handheld to carry out the scoring. This is not a permanent change.

The parity recorded with the classification will be the prior parity if dry-off dates were not updated.

The DAFM system will only accept YOU the breeder to record the animal parities on the CMMS system.

SENDING IN DRY OFF DATES IS CRITICAL FOR ACCURATE MILK RECORDING DATA, CORRECT PARITIES AND GENERATION OF YOUR ANNUAL HERD REPORT.

Reason: Annual Herd Report not available for Herds Competition

Annual Herd Reports are not available to herds which do not submit dry off dates to ICBF Note: If you HAVE NOT received your Annual Herd Report by 1st April, please query with your milk recording service. IHFA CANNOT compute points for your herd when entering club competitions if your Annual Report is not available.

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Animals in XSR category - animal held in errors Reason: a) Invalid or incorrect Sire ID b) Dam not registered c) Stock Bull Short Code incorrect There are a number of things that you as a member can help with to reduce errors when registering your pedigree animals.

The vast majority of the errors IHFA encounter in registrations on the Animal Events book are directly associated with the idenitifcation of one’s stock-bull. Please take note of the diagram accross, which shows clearly how to carry out a ‘once off’ notification of the identification of your stock-bull.

If you have a stock-bull, you may allocate a short code to the bull, and use this short code when registering the SIRE of a calf.

We recommend you use the breed of the bull, combined with the last three digits of the tag (e.g. HF234). The “Short Code” only needs to be allocated once. The short code you allocate for your stockbull needs to be consistently applied when registering. An error can be identified where “XSR” category appears in your herd profile. The office will assist you to correct the error. l

Stock Bull: If you allocate a short code (see ex. below) you must use that code consistently. Non registered stock bulls will put the offspring into error and you will subsequently need to use the grade up system to get back to Pedgriee status.

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AI Recording: Use A.I. codes ONLY. Any deviation will go into error. e.g. if you use the “Name” of the bull.

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Check your sire status - See “SRM” Section

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PEDIGREE NAME

IE******* IE*******

PEDIGREE NAME

Sample of a pedigree herd download showing an animal in “xsr” category

How to identify animals in ‘Error’ in your herd.

The graphic above is a sample from a herd profile, available on-line.

Animals with Jumbo tag 150 has attained XSR category, meaning this animal is in Error.

This means that the breeder attempted to register the animal but the information entered could not be processed. In many instances an incorrect AI code for the sire can be the cause, also if the dam was not registered etc.

The IHFA office will assist you in correcting animals held in error on the database.

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Animal Testing BVD Testing 2017 (payment) IHFA have agreed a discounted price for members with the Irish Equine Centre (IEC) for BVD using Allflex Mullinahone tag. The cost to you will be €3.40 per sample. Addressed envelopes will be supplied by IHFA office.

Herds that qualified for negative herd status in the voluntary phase will be charged €2.50 per sample by IEC. Payment will be collected through your IHFA direct debit.

• Note: prices for testing may vary depending on tag used. There is no agreement as to charges across the additional range of tags approved (as we go to press!)

• The samples will be stored at the Irish Equine Centre • Allowing for a seamless transfer of samples to Weatherbys lab for further testing i.e. Parentage verification (Male registration) & Genomics • All commercial animals can be included in this discounted price.

BVD Testing 2017 (bull registration) If you have sent your BVD ear notch for male registration, then the sample will be automatically picked up and tested for genomics once you name the animal.

The charge is €50 per animal and is non-refundable. Re-test charges will be borne by the breeder.

Storing Tissue Samples - reduce recall rates Storage conditions of the tissue tag for use in Genomics is more critical.

The incidence of recalls have increased. You will be charged for re-test from 1st January 2017.

Simple steps to avoid re-call: • Make sure the punch is clean and through • Make sure the area is DRY AND CLEAN • Store samples in a fridge at 5 deg C, post to the lab regularly (Don’t wait!)

(Tissue is live material-Don’t leave tissue in direct sun such as near windows) Please note that you have the option at all times to request a hair sample rather than using the tissue tag for registering your bull.

Postage of BVD Samples Charge:

An Post Charges minimum payment for postage of BVD ear tag samples is €1.30 This charge is for 1-10 samples, maximum capacity in an envelope in excess of this needs to be weighed at the Post Office

Envelope:

Include your Home Address so that underpaid samples can be returned Mark Envelope “Exempt Animal Specimen”

Animal Health Ireland - Testing for Johnes Disease The A.H.I. technical working group (Steering Committee) consider ISO 17025 Lab accrediation to be the necessary standard for laboratories carrying out testing under the Johnes Disease control programme.

Results from laboratories not accredited to this standard may not be suitable with regard to international trade of farm & produce classification.

PLEASE verify the standard WITH THE LAB YOU USE

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Online Registration of Animals One method of on-line registration is the DAFM website www.agfood.ie DAFM can supply a personalised log-in for your herd.

If using this service for the first time follow the “Register for Online Services” to obtain a username, PAC and Password.

Use your username, PAC and password to Login

Click “Animal Identification and Movements” link

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****** Click “Register the birth of an animal” tab

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Enter all animal details on this screen IE *******

If the animal is to be registered as pedigree enter the animals pedigree name here

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ET REGISTRATION If registering an ET animal, click the box “Genetic dam indicator�

This will give the option to enter the gentic dam details to enable ET registration

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Changes in membership status Please note that if setting up a partnership, limited company or retiring and transferring the herd prefix to a son or daughter that the herdbook must be notified of the new member and approved by the Board of IHFA.

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Correct Registration of ET Animals Complete Animal Events sheet correctly

Use the above example as a guide •

ET Birth calf born in herd of owner John Smith - signature

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Recipient Dam: IE123456750225 calved a heifer calf on 28th Feb. Calf tag no 10424

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Holstein Friesian sire of calf is DEF.

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Genetic Dam tag is IE123456720102, to be recorded directly below recipient dam tag.

Recipient on Top Line, Donor Dam directly underneath

ET Paperwork & Charges from 1st January 2017 THE BOARD OF IHFA APPROVED A CHANGE TO EMBRYO REGISTRATIONS FULL PARENTAGE REQUIRED FOR ALL ET CALVES FROM 1ST JANUARY 2017 It is an IHFA rule that DNA is recorded for all donor dams as stated in the Herd Book Rules.

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Hairs must be collected at time of flushing from Donor dam by the ET technician/VET

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Samples must be sent to Weatherbys’ Laboratory immediately, (envelopes and DNA bags available from IHFA) to record DNA Type

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Full parentage will be required for all female ET calves from 1st January 2017 as is the case with male calves.

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Certificates will ONLY be issued for embryo male and female calves that are fully parentage tested.

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The parentage test will be charged to the breeder.

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The cost of DNA type for the Donor dam will be paid by IHFA (as is the situation at present)

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DAFM Rules & Regulations Animal Movements for Showing Animals Breeders & exhibitors of cattle must obtain a Certificate of Compliance prior to the movement of an animal to a Show.

When applying for a Certificate of Compliance to bring an animal to a Show, it is recommended that the breeder should not specify a destination herd.

This Movement Notification has replaced the CMMS 4 form.

The Irish Shows Association have made it a condition of entry into shows that only cattle for which a valid Certificate of Compliance is provided to the Show Secretary will be allowed to be shown on the day of the Show.

On the day of the Show, the Certificate of Compliance should then be presented to the Show Secretary along with the bovine passport for the animal. The breeder and the Show Secretary will complete the Movement Notification section of the Certificate which will then be sent to the local DVO for recording onto the AIM system.

Where an animal is being shown at different Shows during the validity period of the Certificate of Compliance, the breeder can photocopy (or re-print) the Certificate and present this to the Show Secretary on the day of the second or subsequent Show.

Animal movement permits are required pre-movement to all shows

Tail Docking of Animals Under the S.I. 263, Protection of Animals kept for farming purposes Act 1984, (Prohibition of Tail Docking) 2003 it is stated that; 1. A person shall not remove or mutilate or cause or permit another person to remove or mutilate the tail or part of the tail of a bovine animal 2. A person shall not have in his or her possession or under his or her control sell or supply a bovine animal if the tail or part of the tail of the animal has been removed or multilated in contravention of paragraph 1).

An exception is allowed to deal with single cases of tail injuries etc. “after administration of an anaesthetic, by a registered veterinary surgeon where, in his or her opinion, it is necessary for the proper treatment of disease or injury in a single animal�.

POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES 1. This requirement may be inspected under cross compliance.

2. Cattle for export may not be accepted if tails are docked.

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IHFA Judges’ Conference 2016 at Laurelelm Holsteins IHFA organized a Judges’ Conference in the Spring to ensure that high standards of judging in the show ring is maintained, and to discuss any conformation traits needing improvement.

It was hoped that a date in mid spring would be kind with regards to weather so that the conference could be held outdoors. Fortunately, everyone was blessed with the excellent indoor facilities at Rickey & Susan Barrett’s Laurelelm herd, where all present were able to retreat against the bitter cold prevailing on the day.

The placings were a consensus of opinion of all judges, with one judge giving reasons and placings on a class.

Before the judging, Kevin Dillon gave an historical perspective on the progress of the Black & White breed over his lifetime.

The main discussion of late is that the show animal is becoming too tall and extreme and as a result breeders’ animals are losing their relevance to dairy farmers.

The general consensus from all in

The day consisted of judging four teams of 6 animals - in-calf heifers, heifers in milk, junior & senior cows in milk.

The Master Judges on the day were Tom Kelly - Monamore, Paul Hannan - Lisnalty and David Boyd - Glaslough, who are all members of the European Judges Panel.

Paul Murphy, YMA, judged the incalf heifers and also gave reasons.

Charles Gallagher, CE; Kevin Dillon, Cork Club; Richard Whelan, IHFA Chairperson; Rickey & Susan Barrett and family; and Peter Ging, IHFA President

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attendance is that the Herdbook has to promote a balanced cow with broad appeal which is relevant to all dairy farming systems.

The classification system rewards 80% of the points to functionality - feet & legs, udders and rump.

It therefore makes sense to reward animals in the show ring on these points. It was felt that dairy strength and chest width are areas of the cow that need more emphasis.

There was much debate on the judging of young stock and how young heifers are placed at pre

sent on stature and dairyness.

IHFA Chief Executive, Charles Gallagher emphasised the need for young and in calf heifers to be judged for their stage of growth.

He commented -

Take home messages - What was learned ....

“Heifers that are in calf should carry flesh if they are to calve in as profitable animals, achieve peak milk production and go back in calf. Judges need to demonstrate, by their placings of young stock in the show ring, the value of body conditioning for stage of growth and force a change of emphasis in this regard.”

1. Do not use negativity in reason giving. Focus instead on complimentary reasons and use constructive points in describing placings. Ordered phrasing such as “cow in 1st place over the cow in 2nd place, giving her the advantage over” etc should be used.

2. Look for an overall balance of dairyness and strength. Judging should not be based on a single trait. The overall balance of the animal is what is key.

3. Narrow, frail cows to be severely penalised 4. Dairy strength must not be confused with coarseness. Displaying extra condition, particularly in dry cow and in-calf heifer classes, should not be penalised - provided they display dairy characteristics.

5. Dairy strength and capacity should be given greater importance over stature.

Judges - Paul Hannan, David Boyd, Tom Kelly and Paul Murphy

Each club sent delegates forward for the judges panel and following the Conference, a new IHFA Judges Panel was formed. The list is available on www.ihfa.ie or directly from the office.

The proceedings were recorded and there is a video available on reason giving demonstrating best practice for any aspiring Judges.

A classification demonstration was performed by the classification field staff and a video is also available to clubs.

I wish to thank the judges, stewards, members of YMA, the Cork Holstein Friesian club and all who helped out with handling the animals.

I wish especially to thank Rickey & Susan Barrett and family for hosting the event and the extended Barrett family for their help and support.

6. Cows should be penalized for displaying defects e.g. poor legs, bad feet, crampiness or any defects.

7. Penalties for cows not carrying sufficient milk in an in-milk class.

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IHFA Judges Panel

Revised following IHFA Judges’ Conference 2016, held at Laurelelm Herd, Co. Cork For a complete list of judges’ contacts, go to ihfa.ie Rickey Barrett, Co. Cork John Barrett Snr, Co. Cork Eddie Barrett, Co. Cork Kenneth Boyd, Co. Monaghan David Boyd, Co. Monaghan Patrick Colton, Co. Monaghan Roy Cromie, Co. Donegal James Crowley, Co. Cork Liam Curran, Co. Waterford John Curtin, Co. Limerick Thomas Daly, Co. Meath Val Donohoe, Co. Cavan Alan Dorian, Co. Louth Cyril Dowling, Co. Dublin John Dowling, Co. Dublin Dessie Dunleavy, Co. Louth Mervyn Eager, Co. Dublin Paul Flanagan, Co. Louth Kevin Flynn, Co. Laois Aidan Foody, Co. Mayo Richard Forde, Co. Cork Ursula Forrest, Co. Cork Pat Frawley, Co. Limerick Brendan Gildea, Co. Galway Peter Ging, Co. Laois Brendan Greenan, Co. Monaghan

Paul Hannan, Co. Limerick Robert Helen, Co. Cork Jerry Hegarty, Co. Cork Noel Hennessy, Co. Waterford Garry Hurley, Co. Wicklow Victor Jackson, Co. Wicklow Philip Jones, Co. Wexford Gary Jones, Co. Wexford Mervyn Jones, Co. Wexford Enda Jordan, Co. Wexford Anthony Kealy, Co. Wicklow Christian Keenan, Co. Monaghan Kathleen Kelly, Co. Tipperary PJ Kelly, Co. Westmeath Sean Kelly, Co. Tipperary Tom Kelly, Co. Louth Peter Kennelly, Co. Kerry Mike Laffan, Co. Limerick Don Lucey, Co. Cork Dom McAdam, Co. Monaghan Stephen McLoughlin, Co. Kildare Eamon McLoughney, Co. Tipperary Sean McSweeney, Co. Cork Sean Meade, Co. Cork Ronald Moore, Co. Cork John C Murphy, Co. Kilkenny

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Diarmuid Murphy, Co. Cork Margaret Murphy, Co. Cork Padraic Murphy, Co. Kilkenny Tom Murphy, Co. Kilkenny Steven Nagle, Co. Cork John O’Connor, Co. Limerick John O’Flynn, Co. Cork Bill O’Keeffe, Co. Kilkenny John O’Sullivan Jnr, Co. Cork Victor O’Sullivan, Co. Cork Robert Shannon, Co. Cork John Walsh, Co. Kerry John Watson, Co. Wexford Richard Whelan, Co. Meath George White, Co. Cork Philip Whitley, Co. Cork YMA PANEL 2016 David Beechinor, Co. Cork Emma Behan, Co. Kildare Emer Kelly, Co. Westmeath Katie Kennelly, Co. Kerry Owen Laffan, Co. Limerick Paul Murphy, Co. Cork Jerry O’Driscoll, Co. Cork Rory Timlin, Co. Mayo

Windfield Holsteins The IHFA National Open Day was hosted by Tommy & Orla Screene and family of the Windfield herd near Menlough, Co. Galway on the 6th July. This was the first time for the day to be hosted in Co. Galway. The event was very well supported locally and members travelled from all over the country.

Tommy, Orla & family put in an inordinate effort to ensure a successful Open Day. Conor Ryan, CEO of Arrabawn Coop, officially opened the event.

The programme of events included Inter-club, Open and Macra na Feirme stock judging, and a workshop by Bord Bia on the quality assurance scheme. The IHFA Inter-club Stock Judging was sponsored by Arrabawn Coop, Chanelle Animal Health, FBD Group and Volac. Numerous trade stands were present, representing all areas of dairy specific agri-business.

The top 10 Gold and Diamond Award winners were presented on the day. A Diamond Award is for cows having yielded 3,000kgs of protein in her lifetime (2015) and classified EX while a Gold Award is for a cow having yielded 3,000kgs of protein. The Gold and Diamond Awards are sponsored by the FBD Group.

A popular celebrity on the day - John Muldoon, captain of the Connacht rugby team - who arrived bearing the Guinness Pro12 cup. John is originally from a livestock farm near Portumna. He was very popular with Connaught rugby fans on the day. Tommy himself played rugby in his younger days with the Buccaneer club.

As part of the IHFA National Open Day, a special sale of 30 deeppedigreed young heifers took place representing the best cow families in the Windfield herd.

Despite prevailing poor milk prices heifers from the Windfield herd reached â‚Ź4,200 at the auction, which was conducted by Taaffe Auctions. Average price was over â‚Ź2,000. It was a great success.

One of the Lots - a calf - was sold by the family with proceeds donated to the local Skehana Development Group charity.

Windfield Holsteins The Windfield herd is of adequate size with 65 Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian cows and a further 60 followers. The farm comprises 90 acres owned and 60 acres leased and is located near Menlough in northeast Co. Galway

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Current herd average production is 1,870 gallons, while milk solids and protein are excellent at 3.83% butterfat and 3.50% protein. There are now 22 EX, 33 VG and 5 GP

IHFA Open Day 2016 animals in the herd. The cows are all home bred and longevity is a key aspect as mature cows make up a significant proportion of the herd, which exude dairy strength and excellent functionality in feet, legs and udders.

in farming technology emerged, JP availed of these advances and from there commercial milk supply production came into being in at Winfield in 1979.

From these beginnings, driven on by Tommy’s pursuit of better breeding, key catalysts for progress such as milk recording, herd grade up, Pedigree Registration and IHFA classification have com-

The type of cow on the farm demonstrates to all the genetic variation in the Holstein Friesian. The cows are medium size with dairy strength and exceptional protein.

Their progeny was in strong demand as demonstrated by the success of the sale.

The family have been farming in the townland of Windfield since the 1890’s. Tommy’s father JP ran a mixed farming enterprise, typical of the east Galway of his era. Some Shorthorn cows were kept who were hand-milked with their milk retained for the rearing of calves. As developments

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feed in the cow’s diet throughout the Winter months is always in sharp focus.

Milk is supplied to Arrabawn, with the herd being a dual supplier of both manufacturing and liquid milk. Herd health is of paramount importance and forms a major plank of overall farm management. Vaccination against Lepto and IBR is carried out and the herd has enrolled in the Johnes Disease Pilot Programme. Tommy recognises and takes on board the good advice from his local veterinary group, Geraghty & Neary in Mountbellew.

The Screene family from Windfield, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway were hosts of the IHFA National Open Day 2016, pictured are Orla, Tommy, Bridie and JP Screene who are flanked by Alec Bryan, President IHFA, and Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA

bined to play a major part in the progress of the Windfield Holstein Friesian herd. This is evident given how longevity is a key aspect borne through with mature cows making up a significant proportion within the herd.

Careful sire selection aligned with regular type classification has delivered positive results in terms of both production and functional type conformation. AI has been used from the beginning and 100% AI usage continues to this day. This provides for the opportunity to offer surplus breeding stock for sale, which positively impacts on farm income.

Cow Families at Windfield Cow families are the bedrock of the herd, predominantly homebred families with a few select purchases along the way. The uptake of milk recording and grade-up, through IHFA Herdbook services, put in place a foundation for cow family recognition. Cow families of note include Kate, Irene, Mary, Rosina, Aoibhinn. There are a number of cows that have received IHFA Diamond and Gold Award status (over 3,000kgs of protein produced). This includes two IHFA Diamond Award cows of note, Windfield Merci Mary EX94

7E now in her 10th lactation and Windfield Wade Rosina EX93 5E, heartily in her 12th lactation Grazed grass is a key component of herd management. Maximum usage of grazed grass during the grass-growing year forms the basic platform of herd nutrition.

Tommy comments that cows are turned out to grass in mid March with cows settled down to grazing night-and-day by April 1st, weather permitting. Paddock grazing is practised with a 21-day rotational system in place to best capture high quality grass growth and utilisation. Fresh grass is constantly ahead of the cows after every milking. Silage is harvested at optimum times during the summer months as the importance of high quality grass silage as the main

I wish to thank our master judges Kevin Flynn, Mervyn Eager and Aidan Foody, and Brendan Gildea who judged YMA. Also Paul Hannan, Graeme Taylor and Liam Grady who helped with the reason giving. I wish to thank the Galway club and all who helped out with the event.

A special thank you must go to hosts Tommy, Orla & family. I have received many compliments from our members on what an excellent and successful day it was.

Of course I wish to thank all our sponsors, especially our key sponsors, Arrabawn Co-op and their feed division Greenvale who sponsored the Herds Competition alongside Chanelle and FBD, who sponsored the Interclub Stockjudging and Gold and Diamond Awards.

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Tommy, Orla, Aoibhínn and Rónán Screene would like to thank everyone for their help and support with running the 2016 IHFA National Open Day.

A big thank you to everyone who supported our sale.

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NATIONAL HERDS COMPETITION 38 herds competed in the IHFA National Herds Competition, including six Pure Friesian herds.

The IHFA National Herds competition comprises three categories - Spring calving, Under 80 Cow Section and Over 80 Cow Section.

David Perry from Northern Ireland was judge and he carried out the task of assessing the herds on conformation and awarded points on performance. It was an onerous undertaking to combine this task within one week. He covered the length and breadth of the country in less than a week. I would like to thank David for being the judge of the National Herds Competition 2016.

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Separate awards to the highest EBI herds in the three sections are also presented as part of the competition.

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Pictured at the IHFA National Open Day on the farm of Tommy and Orla Screene, Windfield Holsteins, Co. Galway - IHFA President Alec Bryan with David Perry of the Killane Herd, Nth Ireland who judged the IHFA National Herds Competition

Spring Section 1st 2nd 3rd

Denis Kiely, Millstreet, Co. Cork Michael Spillane, Fethard, Co. Tipperary William Horgan, Killarney, Co. Kerry

EBI AWARD Enda Barrett, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway IHFA National Herds Competition Spring Section Winners, William Horgan (3rd placing) from Killarney, Co. Kerry, Denis Kiely (1st placing) from Millstreet, Co. Cork and Michael Spillane (2nd placing) from Fethard, Co. Tipperary pictured with Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsor of the IHFA National Herds Competition.

Under 80 Section 1st 2nd 3rd

Philip Jones, Gorey, Co. Wicklow John O’Callaghan, Bandon, Co. Cork Brian Walsh, Oldtown, Co. Dublin

EBI AWARD Margaret Laffan, Adare, Co. Limerick IHFA National Herds Competition Under 80 Section Winners, Brian Walsh (3rd placing) from Oldtown, Co. Dublin, Philip Jones (1st placing) from Gorey, Co. Wicklow, John O’Callaghan (2nd placing) from Bandon, Co. Cork pictured with Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsor the IHFA National Herds Competition.

Over 80 Section 1st 2nd 3rd

Rickey Barrett, Togher, Co. Cork Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare James Kelly, Drogheda, Co. Louth

EBI AWARD Maurice Harty, Tralee, Co. Kerry Over 80 Section winners James Kelly (3rd placing), Rickey Barrett (1st placing), Joseph Cocoman (2nd placing) with Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsor the IHFA National Herds Competition.

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Judges Choice Award Winners

Gold & Diamond Award Winners

A Gold Award is awarded to a cows having yielded 3,000kgs of protein in her lifetime and Diamond Awards to cows having yielded 3,000kgs of protein in her lifetime and Classified EX

Judges Choice award winners Philip Jones (3rd placing), Rickey Barrett (1st placing), Joseph Cocoman (2nd placing) with Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, Sponsor the IHFA National Herds Competition.

EBI Award Winners

Gold & Diamond Award winners who received their certificates at the IHFA National Open Day were John O’Flynn, Co. Cork, Seamus Curran, Co. Kerry, Michael Langan, Co. Sligo, Stanley Wright, Co. Longford, pictured with Richard Geraghty, FBD, sponsor.

A Gold Award is awarded to a cows having yielded 3,000kgs of protein in her lifetime and Diamond Awards to cows having yielded 3,000kgs of protein in her lifetime and Classified EX

Judges Recognition Award

IHFA National Herds Competition EBI Award winners, Maurice Harty, (Over 80 Section) Margaret Laffan, (Under 80 Section) Enda Barrett (Spring Section)with Gordon Richardson, Greenvale Animal Feeds, Sponsor the IHFA National Herds Competition

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IHFA National Herds Competition Judges Recognition Award winners John & Graeme Taylor, Cloonboygher Herd, Co Leitrim pictured with Liam Walsh, Greenvale Animal Feeds, sponsor and David Perry, Judge National Herds Competition

INTER-CLUB STOCKJUDGING SENIOR CATEGORY - OVER 26 1. Tipperary Waterford 2. Kildare 3. Laois Offaly

Noel Hennessy, Eamon McLoughney, Sean Kelly 3956 Kevin Walsh, Anthony Kealy, Trevor Hanley 3904 Peter Ging, Tommy Finlay, Oliver Neville 3902

Highest Individual Winner Oliver Neville

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IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging 1st placed in the 27 years and over were the Tipperary / Waterford team of Sean Kelly, Noel Hennessy and Eamon McLoughney with Tom Starr, Arrabawn, sponsor

IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging 2nd placed in the 27 years and over were the Kildare team of Anthony Kealy, Kevin Walsh and Trevor Hanley with Tom Starr, Arrabawn, sponsor

IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging 3rd placed in the 27 years and over were the Laois / Offaly team of Oliver Neville, Tommy Finlay and Peter Ging pictured with Tom Starr, Arrabawn, sponsor

IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging Highest Individual winner of the 27 years and over section, winning the Jack McCulloch Perpetual Trophy was Oliver Neville, Laois / Offaly,pictured with Tom Starr, Arrabawn, sponsor 40

18 - 26 CATEGORY 1. West Midlands Graeme Taylor, Emer Kelly, Sean Kelly 2. Cork Leslie Draper, Diarmuid Murphy, Rachel White 3. Carlow Kilkenny Doireann Mulhall, Aoife O’Shea, Liam O’Shea

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Highest Individual Winner Doireann Mulhall

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IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging winners 1st placed team in the 18 – 26 years section were the West Midlands team of Graeme Taylor, pictured with Howard Pearson, Chanelle, sponsor, and Oliver Costello, West Midlands Club Secretary. Absent from photo are the other team members Emer Kelly and Sean Kelly.

Carlow Kilkenny

IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging winners, 2nd placed in the 18 – 26 years section are the Cork team of Diarmuid Murphy, Leslie Draper and Rachel White with Howard Pearson, Chanelle, sponsor

← IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging winners 3rd placed in the 18 – 26 years section

were the Carlow / Kilkenny team of Doireann Mulhall, pictured with Howard Pearson, Chanelle, sponsor. Absent from photo are other team members Aoife O’Shea and Liam O’Shea. Doireann Mulhall was also the Highest Individual Winner in this section and was awarded the Milk Board Perpetual Trophy.

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18 YEARS & UNDER CATEGORY 1. Limerick Clare 2. Tipperary Waterford 3 Cork

Jane Hannan, Clare Hannan, Louis McCormick Niamh Barry, Aisling Power, Christopher Walsh Emer Lehane, Conor Lehane, Stephen Shannon

Highest Individual Winner Louis McCormack

Limerick Clare

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IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging winners, 1st placing in the 12-18 years section are the Limerick / Clare team, Clare Hannan, Jane Hannan, Louis McCormick, pictured with Christy Doherty, FBD, sponsor

IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging winners, 2nd placing in the 12 – 18 years section are the Tipperary / Waterford team, Christopher Walsh, Aisling Power, Niamh Barry, pictured with Christy Doherty, FBD, sponsor

IHFA Inter-Club Stockjudging winners, 3rd placing in the 12-18 years section are the Cork team, with Emer Lehane, Stephen Shannon, Conor Lehane pictured with Christy Doherty, FBD, sponsor

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Ivan Nagle, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork 1370 Rory Timlin, Crofton Park, Ballina, Co. Mayo 1362 Denis O’Neill, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick 1362 Dessie Dunleavy, Drogheda, Co. Louth 1356 Billy Deane, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork 1356 Eddie Barrett, Lehenaghmore, Cork 1352 Victor O’Sullivan, Lisduff, Co. Cork 1344 Peter Kennelly, Ardfert, Kerry 1342 Rickey Barrett, Adamstown, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork 1330 Luke Porter, Carrigan, Co. Donegal 1328 Eoin Horgan, Bruree, Co. Limerick 1322 Robert Helen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1322 Robert Shannon, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork 1322 Roger McCarthy, Cappagh, Co. Waterford 1318 Trevor Hanley, Progressive Genetics 1318 Liam Curran, , Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 1314 Eamon Coleman, Borris, Co. Carlow 1314 Charles McCandless, Lifford, Co. Donegal 1314 Peter Kingston, Belgooly, Co. Cork 1310 Pat White, Dunmanway, Co. Cork 1310 Donal Houlihan, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick 1310 Jeremiah Daly, Killarney, Co. Kerry 1310 Kathleen Watson, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 1308 Victor Jackson, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow 1306 Don Lucey, Waterfall, Co. Cork 1306 Pat Shanahan, Croagh, Co. Limerick 1304 Tom Murphy, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny 1302 Kevin O’Shea, Wexford, Co. Wexford 1300 Jerome Leen, Tralee, Co. Kerry 1300 John Dowling, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin 1298 Ger Kirby, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1296 Philip Whitley, Carrigaline, Co. Cork 1296 John Walsh, Scartaglin, Co. Kerry 1292 Enda Jordan, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 1290 Mervyn Jones, Gorey, Co. Wexford 1288 Gerard Lehane, Bandon, Co. Cork 1286 John Barrett, Togher, Co. Cork 1286 Edwin Bennett, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan 1284 Steven Nagle, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork 1284 John Watson, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 1282 Maura Murphy, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny 1278 Tom Buttimer, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 1278 Seamus Foody, Ballina, Co. Mayo 1276 Brendan Greenan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan 1274 Sean McSweeney, Lissarda, Co. Cork 1272 Michael McLoughlin, Ballina, Co. Mayo 1268 Jurjen Groenveld , Dovea Genetics 1266 Michelle Hennessy, Lismore, Co. Waterford 1266 Sean Meade, Passage West, Co. Cork 1266 John O’Flynn, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork 1266 43

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Introducing top Swiss genetics to Ireland

Sprucegrove Herd

GS Alliance Attwood Okisha Vg87 2Yo

Decrausaz Iron O’Kalibra Ex97

GDam of GS Alliance Attwood Okisha HI World Champion 2013 & ‘15 Swiss Expo Champion 2012, ‘13 & ‘15

Dam: GS Alliance Knowledge Okatanga VG87 GDam: Decrausaz Iron O’Kalibra EX97 She’s a Red carrier and due Feb. ‘17 to Gold Chip Owned with Rory Timlin

Sprucegrove Baxter Peggy Ex92

Daughters by Lavanguard, Heztry, Armani & Diamondback

Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy Vg87 2Yo Res. Intermediate Champion, National Holstein Show, Moira, NI 3rd National Dairy Show, Millstreet Daughters by Armani & Attwood

Aidan Foody, Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo 087-2440032, aidanfoody@yahoo.ie

Enquiries to

Sprucegrove Redpath Sangria Vg87 2Yo

1st Heifer in Milk, Tullamore and Res. Jersey Champion Daughter by Excitation & sister by Valentino

Rory Timlin, Crofton Park, Ballina, Co. Mayo 087-6903982, rorytimlin3@gmail.com

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 1 ALL IRELAND HEIFER BORN AFTER 1ST JAN ‘16

Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia Keypoint Holsteins & Seamus Foody, Tuam, Co. Galway

Danville Doorman Fame 2 ET Jim & Doireann Mulhall, Danville, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Dalevalley Dorman Embrace 2 ET Roy Cromie, Carnone, Castlefin, Co. Donegal

Leagh Armani Pledge Tim Fitzmaurice, Cloghane, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Ballyboy Embrace Carmen 1045 Jim & Una Sinnott, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Hallow Mccutchen Twizzle Philip Jones, Holstein View, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

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All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 2 ALL IRELAND HEIFER BORN BETWEEN 1ST JULY & 31st Dec ‘15

Mirah Doorman Elizabeth Michael Freeney, Derrydonnell, Oranmore, Co. Galway

Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET Roy Cromie, Carnone, Castlefin, Co. Donegal

Dalevalley Dorman Embrace ET Roy Cromie, Carnone, Castlefin, Co. Donegal

Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2 John & Garry Hurley, Ballymoyle, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Cornboro Goldie Alice Brian Corley, Cornafaghey, Smithboro, Co. Monaghan

Ballyelan Seven Robin 2451 Tom Lynch, Ballyelin, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick 46

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 3 ALL IRELAND HEIFER BORN BETWEEN 1ST JAN & 30TH JUNE ‘15

Emerald Deman Papoose Donal & Thomas Neville, Croagh, Co. Limerick

Dellview Snow Angel Gordon Kingston, Kilmoylerane, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork

Chapelhill Atwood Larissa Tim Fitzmaurice & Tadhg Bourke, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Uacter Storey Polly Tim, Mary McCarthy & Son, Ballineen, Co. Cork

Ballyboy Armani Carmen 995 Jim & Una Sinnott, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford

Greenlea Stonewall Oceane Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

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All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 4 ALL IRELAND HEIFER BORN BETWEEN 1ST JAN & 31ST DEC 2014

Emerald Doorman Promis Donal & Thomas Neville, Croagh, Co. Limerick

Greenlea Shottle Pledge Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour John & Garry Hurley, Ballymoyle, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET John & Garry Hurley, Ballymoyle, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

Everground Bonny 15 (DOB: 18.01.2013) Michael & Margaret Laffan, Kilfinny, Adare, Co. Limerick

Ballinafinn Atwood Anna Donal & Tadhg Bourke, Kilfinny, Adare, Co. Limerick 48

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS CLASS55 ALL ALLIRELAND IRELAND33YEAR YEAROLD OLDCOW COWIN INMILK MILK

Mirah Laven Maggie Michael Freeney, Derrydonnell, Oranmore, Co. Galway

Laurelmore Wyman Lavender John Barrett & Sons, Lehenaghmore, Togher, Co. Cork

Clonpaddin M CYG Fame ET Jim & Doireann Mulhall, Danville, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy Aidan & Seamus Foody, Knockanillaun, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Dalevalley Gwy Embrace 2 ET Denis O’Neill & David Boyd, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan

Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen Jim & Una Sinnott, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford 49

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 6 ALL IRELAND 4 YEAR OLD COW IN MILK

Laurelmore Stonewall Ravena John Barrett & Sons, Lehenaghmore, Togher, Co. Cork

Drumlina Atwood Megan Boyd / Greenan / O’Neill / Timlin / Moore, Co. Monaghan

Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 Bryan O’Connor, Bawnmore, Kanturk, Co. Cork

Robinview Lxc Lina 190 Michael McGrath, Ballyrobin East, Cloyne, Co. Cork

Greenlea Lauthority Pledge Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan

Monamore Torch 290 Tom & James Kelly, Ballymakenny Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth 50

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS CLASS77 ALL ALLIRELAND IRELANDMATURE MATURECOW COWIN INMILK MILK

Tubbertoby Sid Jenn Paul Flanagan, Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co. Louth

Evergreen Duplex Ebony Liam &Sandra Murphy, Fenagh, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow

Laurelelm Shottel Daffodil 2 Rickey Barrett, The Elms, Adamstown, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork

Desmond Dundee Embrace ET Philip Jones & Roy Cromie, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET Philip Jones, Holstein View, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Monamore Mc C Margot Tom & James Kelly, Ballymakenny Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth

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All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 8 ALL IRELAND IRISH PURE FRIESIAN HEIFER IN MILK

Kilsunny Judy 168 Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Kilsunny Lily 47 Trevor Dudley, Kilsunny Hse, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Raheenarran Czf Discovery 2 Bryan Daniels, Raheenarran, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny

Mountain Glenalbyn Pixie ET Micheal Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Castledale Merlin Yana 34 Bill O’Keeffe, Church Clara, Co. Kilkenny

Churchclara Jason Circus Bill O’Keeffe, Church Clara, Co. Kilkenny 52

All Ireland Awards nOMINEES CLASS 9 ALL IRELAND IRISH PURE FRIESIAN COW IN MILK

Firoda KJY Twink Peadar Healy, Firoda, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Raheenarran Bcg Dairine 2 Bryan Daniels, Raheenarran, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny

Mountain Bounty Dixie ET Micheal Spillane, Tullamaine, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Dunum Olivia ET Martin Crowe, Carrigmore Hse, Doon, Co. Limerick

Dunum Sneacta 86 Martin Crowe, Carrigmore Hse, Doon, Co. Limerick

Churchclara Blackie Circus Bill O’Keeffe, Church Clara, Co. Kilkenny 53

All Ireland Awards 2016 Stockjudging Competition (animals are featured in the “All Ireland Awards� of the Winter Journal 2016).

Open to all members. Entries will be compared against the results of the Judges Panel.

Winners of prizes will be published in the Spring Journal 2016

Closing date for entries is Friday 20th January 2017.

Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________

Under 18 years (min. 12 yrs)

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Under 26 years

Tel. No.: ______________________________________________

26 years and over

CLASS 1

CLASS 2

CLASS 3

CLASS 4

CLASS 5

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia

Mirah Doorman Elizabeth

Emerald Deman Papoose

Emerald Doorman Promis

Mirah Laven Maggie

Danville Doorman Fame 2 ET

Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET

Dellview Snow Angel

Greenlea Shottle Pledge

Laurelmore Wyman Lavender

Dalevalley Dorman Embrace 2 ET

Dalevalley Dorman Embrace ET

Chapelhill Atwood Larissa

Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour

Clonpaddin M CYG Fame ET

Leagh Armani Pledge

Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2

Uacter Storey Polly

Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET

Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy

Ballyboy Embrace Carmen 1045

Cornboro Goldie Alice

Ballyboy Armani Carmen 995

Everground Bonny 15

Dalevalley Gwy Embrace 2 ET

Hallow Mccutchen Twizzle

Ballyelan Seven Robin 2451

Greenlea Stonewall Oceane

Ballinafinn Atwood Anna

Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen

CLASS 6

CLASS 7

CLASS 8

CLASS 9

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Place 1st - 6th

Laurelmore Stonewall Ravena

Tubbertoby Sid Jenn

Kilsunny Judy 168

Firoda KJY Twink

Drumlina Atwood Megan

Evergreen Duplex Ebony

Kilsunny Lily 47

Raheenarran Bcg Dairine 2

Clongowes Sid Almeric 2

Laurelelm Shottel Daffodil 2

Raheenarran Czf Discovery 2

Mountain Bounty Dixie ET

Robinview Lxc Lina 190

Desmond Dundee Embrace ET

Mountain Glenalbyn Pixie ET

Dunum Olivia ET

Greenlea Lauthoritiy Pledge

Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET

Castledale Merlin Yana 34

Dunum Sneacta 86

Monamore Torch 290

Monamore Mc C Margot

Churchclara Jason Circus

Churchclara Blackie Circus

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Swiftheath Susie Mist 924 EX95 4E 5lact 12896kg 4.94f and 3.70p Combined f&p 305 days 1,114kgs Glaslough Talent Delia EX95 6E 6lact 13112kgs 4.07f and 5.53p Combined f&p 305 days 995kgs Also the Ballythomas Herd are two time Winners of the Judges Choice National Herds Competition

As the long-standing Secretary of the Breffni Oriel Holstein Friesian club Mary Rafferty has made a dedicated lifetime contribution to the breed and to the success of an invigorating club outlet, serving Black & White breeders in Monaghan, Cavan and the wider Border counties. This year marks Mary’s 27th year as Secretary, having been elected at the AGM in 1989.

National Hall of Fame Awards 2016

Mary McKenna was born on a farm in North Monaghan. Her introduction to Pedigree Friesian breeding began after marrying Paddy Rafferty and settling down to make a living from their North Monaghan homestead.

The “Brackvale” Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian herd was soon established, and continues to flourish to this day, helped by the dedicated input and assistance of the next generation; daughters Denise and Andrea.

As Secretary, Mary has been at the forefront of change and progress within the Club. From an outlay of 68 members in 1989 the club now caters for a large catchment of progressive Holstein Friesian breeders.

A Young Members Club (YMA) was set up to cater for the next generation within the club. Mary’s input and assistance to YMA over the years is testament to a very strong and vibrant YMA. The Breffni Oriel club success-

Guest Speaker Mairead Lavery, IFJ, presents the Hall of Fame Award to Mary Rafferty

fully hosted the Expo Show during the mid 1990’s with Mary to the fore in her role as Show Secretary. A highlight for club members is the annual club tour. The task of co-ordinating these outings was made all that bit smoother with Mary’s unique input. The club established a herds competition in 2002, Mary has been very involved in the demanding logistics of this very popular contest.

The success of this is clearly evident in the large attendance at the results and presentation function every year.

A cross-border initiative which proved fruitful for the BrefCharles Gallagher, CE IHFA, Dermot Sherry, Trevor Williamson, Padraig Greenan, fni Oriel club was Thomas Toal, Andrea, Mary and Paddy Rafferty, Deirdre Toal, Peter Ging, IHFA the pairing-up with President and Edwin Bennett, Club Chairman

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the Markethill Discussion group in 1997. This provided a platform for the sharing of information and the development of knowledge through many seminars, tours and social events.

In 2012 the Club celebrated its 40th anniversary and a celebratory dinner dance was held to mark the occasion. With the help and assistance of other club officers Mary ensured the function was a great success for the club.

Her contribution to the club was acknowledged on the night with a special presentation.

Mary was the first person to be presented with the Club’s “Person Of the Year” award in recognition for her dedication. On the occasion of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association 50th anniversary year in 2015, Mary was presented with a Breed Promotion Recognition Award.

Twizzle Takes the Title at Emerald

Expo 2016

The skies overflowed with rain on the morning of the Show in stark contrast to the sunny conditions of previous days resulting in the judging ring being moved indoors within the Virginia Showgrounds Centre. For exhibitors, and spectators alike it proved a popular move with a cosy atmosphere enveloping the Emerald Expo 2016. Co-operation and team work made short shift of the necessary adjustments and Judge Dennis Smith was quickly into his stride with the calf classes getting the show underway close to noon.

Now in its sixth year the Emerald Expo, in association with IHFA and key sponsors Glanbia, Alltech, FBD, is the major show of the spring season. Volac were sponsors of the YMA Showmanship League Classes.

Lakeland Dairies and the farm organisations IFA & ICMSA and the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine also supported the Show.

The impressive, new Virginia Show Centre was the venue for the first time with many commenting on the fine facilities provided by this new community-led development. Mr. Henry Corbally, Glanbia Chairman, officially opened the Show The Glanbia Senior Cow Championship was won by Philip and Linda Jones Hallow herd with their cow Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET. She was also the Exhibitor Bred Champion and Best Udder of the Show.

Judge Smith was fulsome in his praise for this 8-yearold who was placed first in the Mature Cow class, remarking on her power, femininity and balance with

a picture-perfect udder. Sired by “Advent” and with an EX95 Dam, Twizzle 3 was Honourable Mention and winner of the Production class at Emerald Expo last year. She recently was crowned Reserve Holstein and Reserve Interbreed Champion at the R.U.A.S. Winter Fair 2015. Classified EX96 on conformation, she is also a tremendous production cow with over 6,100kgs of milk solids produced in five lactations to date. Reserve Champion went to Monamore Seavers Iris exhibited by James and Tom Kelly, winner of the 4 year-old cow-in-milk class. Honourable Mention went to Mike Magan’s Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET Intermediate Champion and winner of the Junior 2 year-old class, she calved-in three months before the show.

The Championship line-up selection included; John & Garry Hurley’s Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET, Evergrange CF Sharon, winner of the Junior 3 year-old class, exhibited by Mervyn Eager, Michael Freeney’s Glaslough Uno Elizabeth, Drumlina Atwood Megan, winner of the Senior 3 year-old, exhibited by Boyd/O’Neill/Timlin/Moore, Hallow Attic Christina exhibited by Philip & Linda Jones and Mike Magan’s Bunacloy Windbrook Tipsy. Judge Smith described his line-up as a wonderful spectacle and testament to the longevity and productivity of Holstein Friesian breeding. He noted that this line-up was a tremendous advertisement of Irish cows and remarked that it would rank within the top echelons world-wide.

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Overall Champion and Exhibitor Bred Champion - Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 EX 96 with Philip Jones, owner and breeder; his son, Will; Henry Corbally, Chairman Glanbia Co-op and IHFA CE Charles Gallagher An EBI Championship was a new initiative introduced this year where the highest EBI animals in every class competed in a separate judging class for an overall Championship. Monamore PNH Darlene 1 ET, exhibited by James and Tom Kelly was tapped out as Champion, with Alan Dorian on the halter. Darlene is currently in her sixth lactation with a lifetime production to date of 72,000 kgs milk and 5,200 kgs Milk Solids. She is classified EX94 4E and her dam Monamore Darlene 30 EX94 6E, by Rudolph, was a very influential member of the Monamore herd. Reserve Champion went to Clongowes Sid Almeric exhibited by Bryan O’ Connor, Bawnmore herd, Kanturk Co. Cork. IHFA were sponsors of this new class.

The Young Members were to the fore with three Showmanship League classes. Rachel Corley from Smithboro, Monaghan was Champion Handler with brother and sister Jamie and Hollie Keenan, Threemilehouse, Monaghan taking Reserve Champion and Honourable Mention respectively. Young Members of the local Breffni Oriel club had a strong showing with also young members from across surrounding clubs.

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The list of trade exhibitors included Animax, Dovea, Alltech, Progressive Genetics, Packo Fullwood and World Wide Sires. Dr. Vanessa Woods, Agri Aware C.E. was also in attendance. Matt O’ Keeffe carried out MC duties admirably.

Judge Dennis Smith said that it was a thrill for him to be invited to judge Emerald Expo. He was making a return journey to Ireland having previously judged the National Dairy Show, Millstreet, the Baileys Champion cow and also twice judged the Charleville Show amongst others. Farming in the UK’s south west county of Devon, Denis manages the highly renowned Oakroyal herd of pedigree registered Holsteins. Oakroyal is synonymous with the top echelons of UK breeding. On the day he was ably assisted by ring steward Dessie Dunleavy. YMA member Megan Boal helped with the presentation of rosettes. Visitors from near and far were in attendance with a substantial contingent travelling from Northern Ireland.

C.E. Charles Gallagher presented the Exhibitor Bred Champion title to Philip Jones for Hallow Advent

Twizzle with Glanbia Chairman Henry Corbally presenting the Seamus Kelly perpetual trophy.

Richard Whelan, Show Co-Ordinator thanked all exhibitors, sponsors and those in attendance for their support of the Show. He complimented the new Virginia Showgrounds and Centre, thanked C.E. Charles Gallagher and IHFA staff, praised the input and assistance of Patrick Gaynor & family and thanked the ring & cattle stewards and members of the organising committee.

Class 1 – Packo Fullwood - HF Heifer born after 1st Jan 2016 Ballyboy Embrace Carmen, owner James Sinnott, shown by Josh Sinnott

Class 2 – Dunmasc Genetics - HF Heifer born after 1st July 2015 - Cahirmee Mcutchen Presence, Patrick Smith with Brian Smith at halter and David Rose from Dunmasc Genetics

Premier Exhibitor went to James & Tom Kelly, Monamore herd, Drogheda. Premier Breeder title was won by Christian Keenan, Co. Monaghan. Other winners on the day included Liam Murphy’s Coolnamara Fever Z, 1st in her class and Junior Champion of the Show, David & Kenny Boyd, Glaslough herd, winning the best Group of three animals. Among the winners of the calf classes were Jim Sinnott with Ballyboy Embrace Carmen, and the Smith family, Doneraile, Cork with Cahirmee McCutchen Presence & Cahirmee Acme Presence.

Class 3 – Animax - HF Heifer born between 1st Jan & 31st Jun 2015 - Cahirmee Acme Presence, Patrick Smith, owner

at halter

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Class 4 – Ulster Bank - HF Heifer born between 1st Jul & 31st Dec 2014 and Junior Champion - Coolnamara Fever Z, Liam Murphy, exhibited by Steve McLoughllin

Class 5 – Cavan County Council - Coloured Breed Heifer born after 1st Jan 2015 - Monasteroris Posie 12th, owned and exhibited by Ann Maree Manley

IHFA Junior Champion & Reserve - Noel lambert Perpetual Trophy - Champion: Coolnamara Fever Z, Liam Murphy, Reserve Champion: Cahirmee Mcutchen Presence and Hon. Mention: Ballyboy Embrace Carmen - presented by Alec Bryan, IHFA President

Class H1 - Handler aged 12 and Under - Volac - Hollie Keenan

Rachel Corley, winner of the Handler 2 - between 13 and 16 yo class and Champion Handler sponsored by Volac

Class 8 – ICMSA - Junior 2yr old HF Heifer in Milk Born after 1st Jan 2014 - Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET, Mike Magan, exhibited by Steve McLoughlin

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Class 6 – KW Forage - Coloured Breed Heifer in Milk - Suirvalley OT Starlight, Patrick Gaynor, exhibited by Edwyn Gaynor and pictured with Rory Dicker, sponsor

Class 11 – Alltech - Senior HF Cow in Milk born between 1st Jul 2011 & 30th Jun 2012 - Monamore Seavers Iris, James Kelly, Garry Jones at Halter pictured with Alan Dorian, Monamore Herd

Class 9 – Progressive Genetics - Junior 3yr old HF Heifer in milk born after 1st Apr 2013 (1st lactation) - Evergrange CF Sharon, Mervyn Eager. John Dowling on halter, pictured with Mervyn Eager, owner and Trevor Hanley and Deirdre Toal from Progressive Genetics

Class 13 – FBD - Best Group of Three, Exhibitor owned David & Kenneth Boyd, Glaslough

The Results Class 1 – Packo Fullwood - HF Heifer born after 1st Jan 2016 1 Ballyboy Embrace Carmen, James Sinnott 2 Cornboro Jolly, Brian Corley 3 Maunsell Spencer Saide, Patrick Gaynor Class 2 – Dunmasc Genetics - HF Heifer born after 1st July 2015 1 Cahirmee Mcutchen Presence, Patrick Smith 2 Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2, John Hurley 3 Cornboro Goldie Alice, Brian Curley

EBI Championship sponsored by IHFA, Champion: Monamore Pnh Darlene 1 ET, James Kelly. Alan Dorian at halter with his son Cathal.

Class 3 – Animax - HF Heifer born between 1st Jan & 31st Jun 2015 1 Cahirmee Acme Presence, Patrick Smith 2 Coretard Green Lara 545, Christian Keenan 62

Class 4 – Ulster Bank - HF Heifer born between 1st Jul & 31st Dec 2014 1 Coolnamara Fever Z, Liam Murphy 2 Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, John Hurley 3 Hallow Lavanguard Chrisi, Philip Jones

Class 9 – Progressive Genetics - Junior 3yr old HF Heifer in milk born after 1st Apr 2013 (1st lactation) 1 Evergrange CF Sharon, Mervyn Eager 2 Glaslough Uno Elizabeth, Michael Freeney 3 Evergreen Seven Lauren, Liam Murphy

Class 5 – Cavan County Council - Coloured Breed Heifer born after 1st Jan 2015 1 Monasteroris Posie 12th, Ann Maree Manley 2 Threemilehouse Pretty Rockstar, Christian Keenan 3 Threemilehouse Lulu Rambo, Ann Maree Manley

Class 10 – IFA - Senior 3 Year old HF Cow in Milk born between 1st Jul 2012 & 30th Mar 2013 1 Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/O’Neill/Timlin/Moore 2 Hallow Attic Christina, Philip & Linda Jones 3 Greenlea Lauthority Pledge, Padraic Greenan

IHFA Junior Champion & Reserve - Noel Lambert Perpetual Trophy Champion: Coolnamara Fever Z, Liam Murphy Reserve Champion: Cahirmee Mcutchen Presence Hon. Mention: Ballyboy Embrace Carmen

Dovea Intermediate Championship Champion: Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET, Mike Magan Reserve Champion: Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/ O’Neill/Timlin/Moore Hon Mention: Clonpaddin Windbreak Fame 2 ET, Garry & John Hurley

Class H1 – Volac 1 Hollie Keenan 2 Brian Hurley 3 Claire Smith

Class 11 – Alltech - Senior HF Cow in Milk born between 1st Jul 2011 & 30th Jun 2012 1 Monamore Seavers Iris, James Kelly 2 Bunacloy Windbrook Tipsy, Mike Magan 3 Clongowes Sid Almeric 2, Bryan O’Connor

Class H2 – Volac 1 Rachel Corley 2 Hannah Healy 3 Kevin Smith

Class 12 – IHFA - Mature HF Cow in Milk Born Before 30th Jun 2010 1 Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET, Philip & Linda Jones 2 Monamore Pnh Darlene 1 ET, James Kelly 3 Croagh Talent Portea ET, John Hurley

Class H3 – Volac 1 Jamie Keenan 2 Stacey O’Sullivan 3 Jack Mennis

Class 13 – FBD - Best Group of Three, Exhibitor owned 1 David & Kenneth Boyd, Glaslough 2 James Kelly, Monamore 3 Philip & Linda Jones, Hallow

Volac Champion Handler Champion: Rachel Corley Reserve Champion: Jamie Keenan Hon. Mention: Hollie Keenan

EBI Championship – IHFA Champion: Monamore Pnh Darlene 1 ET, James Kelly Reserve: Clongowes Sid Almeric 2, Bryan O’Connor

Class 6 – KW Forage - Coloured Breed Heifer in Milk 1 Suirvalley OT Starlight, Patrick Gaynor 2 Threemile Orkney, Christian Keenan 3 Kilrisk Fanny 3rd, Kenneth Smyth

Lakeland Dairies Best Udder in Show Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET, Philip & Linda Jones

Class 7 – Cookstown Dairy Service - Coloured Breed Cow in Milk 1 Cuthill Towers Rambo Rusty, Christian Keenan 2 Cuthill Towers Willie Pam, Christian Keenan Animax Coloured Breed Championship Champion: Suirvalley OT Starlight Reserve: Cuthill Towers Willie Pam Class 8 – ICMSA - Junior 2yr old HF Heifer in Milk Born after 1st Jan 2014 1 Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli ET, Mike Magan 2 Clonpaddin Windbreak Fame 2 ET, Garry & John Hurley 3 Greenlea Shottle Pledge, Padraic Greenan 63

IHFA Exhibitor Bred Champion Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET, Philip & Linda Jones Lakelands Premier Breeder - Christian Keenan Lakelands Premier Exhibitor – James Kelly Glanbia Senior Cow Championship Champion: Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET, Philip & Linda Jones Reserve Champion: Monamore Seavers Iris, James Kelly Hon. Mention: Bunacloy V-B Dorman Alioli ET, Mike Magan

LUMVILLE DANOISE 2 EX94 4E Lifetime - 119,584kgs, 4.26% Fat, 3.42% Ptn

1st Dry Cow Class, Emerald Expo 2014 1st Production Class, Emerald Expo 2013 Hon. Mention, Baileys Show 2010 All Ireland Junior Cow in Milk Champion & Overall Champion, Charleville 2008 Supreme Champion, RUAS Winter Fair 2008 Junior Champion, Virginia Show & RUAS Winter Fair 2006

Best Protein Award, Baileys Show 2014 Reserve Champion, Tullamore Show 2010 Supreme Champion, RUAS Winter Fair 2010 Supreme Champion, Baileys Show 2008 RDS Champion of Champions 2008 Junior in Milk Champion & Hon. Mention, National Dairy Show 2006

FRESHLY CALVED Winners National Herds Competition (u70) 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2014 Winners Elite Section - North Eastern HFB Club (u70) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 & 2016 Herd Average - 12,100kgs, 4.02%, 3.30% Herd Classification - 17 EX | 30 VG | 2 GP

Lumville Holsteins

Richard Whelan, Clonard, Enfield, Co. Meath. Tel.:+353 (0) 44 9375734 Mob.: +353 (0) 87 915 2792

The IHFA lost a great friend, contributor and advocate with the passing of John Kearney on the 2nd March 2016, following a short illness.

John was born in Dunmanway, Co. Cork, on the 26th July 1928.

His parents, Michael and Mary, moved to Mount Alto in Glanmire in 1933 with John’s brother and two sisters.

Educated by the Capuchins in Rochestown College, John excelled not only in the classroom but also on the sports fields where he was a talented hurler and footballer. He went on to play both hurling and football for the Sarsfields Club in Glanmire. His love of all things related to farming developed at an early age and it was clear that his future was tied to the land.

John Kearney - RIP by Michael Buckley

John married Kay O’Sullivan in 1958 and they shared a wonderful 58 years together. They had four daughters Miriam, Anne, Nora and Oonagh - and a son Michael.

John Kearney was a man of integrity, enthusiasm and vision. He had strong views, which provoked lively discussion, but his contribution was always insightful and valuable. His energy was infectious and his passion for life seemed insatiable.

John built up the Mount Alto herd in the 1960s sourcing stock both locally and from Northern Ireland. He began selling bulls later that decade and established heifer sales in the Showgrounds in Cork, which proved to be hugely successful for him and for other farmers from the locality.

In the early 1970s he travelled to Canada on a research trip and from that expedition he began to import high quality Holstein stock, always trying to improve the Mount Alto herd.

Even though the economic backdrop was difficult, John was always searching for improvement never content with standing still. He was always a pioneer of good farming practices and sought to benefit from importing good genetics.

established under the guidance of Macra na Feirme and the IFA. John was a master farm mentor sharing his extensive farming knowledge and expertise with young farm apprentices.

John was a founder member of the Cork Friesian Breeders Club and served as a council member in both the Irish Friesian Breeders Association and the British Friesian Cattle Society. John selflessly gave significant time and effort on a voluntary basis to the Friesian Societies. One of the highlights for him was the Open Day in Ballinahina in 1981, where he was the Event Director. A crowd of over 3,000 people attended along with the Minister for Agriculture, Ray McSharry, to witness a remarkable showcase.

John’s meticulous planning and organisation was instrumental in the outcome of a fantastic Open Day. John played a key role alongside Duncan Spring in helping to establish the IHFA and in modernising its governance structures and setting up the headquarters for the IHFA in Clonakilty. John was a member of the steering committee, which formed the IDRC and CIMRA. From that the base of traceability for both RBIs and EBIs came to fruition, which in turn is the backbone to the content and success of present day ICBF. While John gave a lot to the Friesian breeders, he also gained lifelong friendships for which he was very grateful.

His sense of humour and fun was legendary and he was a larger than life character on the many trips abroad. He had a real and genuine interest in people.

John made a significant contribution to the Munster Agricultural Show Society. He was active in all areas of the show development. John set up the food hall creating a market for the food producers and access to local food produce for the public allowing for the innovation of artisan food.

I am deeply indebted to John for his personal support to me when I was elected President of the Great Britain and Ireland Holstein Friesian Breeders Society. He was always available to help me and worked tirelessly as a member of the council during the 1980s. He activated many club members and friends to travel to London to attend my inauguration.

John had a hugely positive impact on many organisations and agricultural shows throughout the years. His work ethic was tremendous and he thrived on giving his time and effort on a voluntary basis on a journey of continuous improvement.

Our deepest sympathy goes to his dear wife and family.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Michael Buckley

In the late 1960s, the Farm Apprenticeship Board was 68

Jill McCullough - RIP An Appreciation by Tom Cannon

On the 14th March 2016 the sad news reached us of Jill McCulloch’s passing. Jill was one of the greats of the North Eastern Friesian Breeders Club, now the North Eastern Holstein Friesian Club, from its foundation and in the many accounts of those 40 years her name is remembered in every facet of our activities.

Jill was born Jill Vaughan in the Dublin suburb of Dundrum. She trained as a nurse and was working in London where she shared a flat with Peter McCulloch’s sister. Jill first met Peter when he travelled to London to visit his sister. In the years that followed in Clonswords, along with rearing six sons, Jill played an integral part in the success of both their herd of pedigree Friesians and the flock of pedigree Suffolk sheep in Ballyboghill. Jill was always at the ringside and more often than not was in the ring wearing a white coat in charge of a Clonswords entry.

Jill along with Peter was a founder member of the North Eastern Friesian Breeders in 1976. In the 40 years of the club Jill served as President in 1991 and subsequently was honoured by being elected IHFA president in 1995.

This was an unique honour as it marked the year in which Ireland established our own independent herd book. Thanks to Jill, along with the late Bob Rochford, golf was introduced the NEHFC. Jill’s contribution to the NEHFC was acknowledged by the presentation to her of the Maurice Kellett Memorial Trophy in recognition of her outstanding involvement. Along with her work in Holstein Friesian breeding Jill was an accomplished breeder and exhibitor of Suffolk sheep and served for many years as the South of Ireland council member of the Suffolk Sheep 69

Society in Malvern. She also served as Chairman and Secretary of the South of Ireland Branch of the Suffolk Sheep Society.

Along with her deep involvements in Holstein Friesian and Suffolk breeding Jill played a very active role in her community over the years. She was a past lady captain of Balbriggan Golf Club, a leading member of the local Irish Countrywomen’s Association and was also involved in the local bridge club, choir and flower arranging. To add to all of this, because of her proximity to Dublin Airport, Jill was always available to collect overseas cattle and sheep judges and entertain them in Clonswords when they attended Irish shows.

In remembering Jill’s enormous lifetime contribution we extend our sympathies to her family, Peter, Pete, Rory, Barry, Graham, Raymond and Andrew and her many cherished and deeply loved grandchildren. Our sympathies also to her sister Nives and brother Michael and to her extended family and many friends.

Tom Cannon

Protein, Fertility & Type

Radney Steve (FR4098) EBI of €301

NEW Projected 1st Lactation: 1 Year, 11 Months 7,731 Kgs of Milk, 4.05% of Butter Fat, 3.79% of Protein, 305 Days

Radney MWL Odetta 3VG 2 Yrs ♦ One of Ireland’s Most Exciting New Sires ♦ Goldenfield Raphael Son ♦ From a Tremendous Cow Family – The Odettas ♦ Winners of Numerous Cork Holstein Club Herds Competitions Awards ♦ Granddam Radney QUR Odetta EX93 -7E Averaged 1st 8 Lactations 10,389 Kgs of Milk, 4.23% of Butter Fat & 3.89% of Protein, 305 Days ♦ Positive for All Type Traits ♦ Outcross Bloodline

ICBF September 2016

Sub Index

€ Rel. %

EBI MILK Milk Kgs Fat Protein

301 94 +15kgs +16kgs

FERTILITY Calving Interval (Days) Survival (%)

+287 +0.05% +0.10%

150 -7.75 4.50

45 57 57 57 57 43

CALVING Direct Calving Diff. (%) Gestation Length (Days)

BEEF MAINTENANCE 44 MANAGEMENT 40 HEALTH

€

Rel. %

51

45

1.50 -4.58

46 48

3 -5 0 7

37 35 12 40

Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Tel: +353 (0) 504 21755 | E: info@doveagenetics.ie | www.dovea.ie

Lisduff take the Double at the IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale Lisduff Holsteins had the unique honour of winning both Champion and Reserve placings at the 41st IHFA Annual Premier Bull Show and Sale held at Central Auctions, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday 23rd of March.

Champion, Lisduff Elusive owned

by John O’Sullivan, Whitechurch, Co. Cork, sired by Stonewall, from the Ellen family, with a VG85 Gomez Lee dam. He is backed by three consecutive generations of 10,000 kg dams having VG/EX classification. Reserve Champion, Lisduff Lotus is a Guarini son from

the Lorraine family. Lotus is bred from a Bogart dam from an EX91 4E Cradenhill Eden grand dam and an EX90 3E great grand dam having protein to 3.61%.

Honourable Mention was awarded to Lisnalty Bookem 1805, owned by Paul Hannan, Lisnalty herd, Crecora, Co. Limerick. Bred from the Baler Twine family, Lisnalty Bookem has a genomic prediction of +0.08 % protein and is a son of De-Su Bookem.

There was a healthy demand at the sale and quality bulls having

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depth of cow families, positive protein and good conformation were to the fore.

There was a 62% clearance of bulls with an average of €2,468 achieved. The top price on the day was €4,100 for Hon. Mention Lisnalty Bookem 1805.

I wish to thank Tom Murphy from the Swiftsheath herd for judging, Denis Barrett auctioneers, staff and stewards at Central Auctions Nenagh and the IHFA staff.

Father and son, John and Victor O’Sullivan at the head of the Champion and Reserve

The following is a snapshot of other prices achieved: 7 Croagh Portable, Patrick Frawley €3,000 10 Lisduff Elusive, John O’Sullivan €2,400 13 Mountfarna Twister, John O’Callaghan €2,600 19 Monamore Rumpus, Tom Kelly €3,800 23 Lisduff Lotus, John O’Sullivan €2,200 28 Radney Levi5 1, Henry O’Keeffe €2,900 35 Radney Massey 2, Henry O’Keeffe €2,450

← IHFA Premier Bull Show Champion, Lisduff Elusive, with Victor O’Sullivan on halter, receives the Perpetual Cup from Tom Murphy, judge, and Charles Gallagher, CE.

Paul Hannan and his son Bill, with Hon. Mention Lisnalty Booken 1805

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The date for the IHFA Premier Bull Show and Sale 2017 is Wednesday 29th March at Central Auctions, Nenagh.

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Mountfarna

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Winners of the Cork Herds Competition U80 cows 2015 & 2016 First runner up in the National Herds Competition U80 cows 2016 Average Classification - VG88 Projected av. yield 2016 10195kgs @ 4.35 % f and 3.53% p, 803kgs combined fat and protein on a diet of grass, grass silage and meal only

M. Lcx Wendy EX 93

X 91 (2)

M. Cix Ruth E (3)

M. Evere Janke EX 94 (5)

Heifers, Bulls And Calves Available For Sale

John & Eilish O’Callaghan, Farnivane, Bandon, Co. Cork Contact John on (086)3257881 or Find us on Facebook

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2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 1 3 2 1 2 5 2 5 2 1 4 PUST UPH MONA 1203 CAPPAUNIAC DAISY 63 KINGFORT RUUD NANNY KNOCKSOUNA LORNA 114 BALLYDEHOB RUU ANGEL 2

(IG) CARRIGAUN GLEN

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

(IG) KIPPANE VAMPIRE

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

BALLYDEHOB LAUREL RED 1216

BALLYDEHOB GMI ANGEL

KNOCKSOUNA LORNA 84

KINGFORT NANNY MAGLEY DAISY

CAPPAUNIAC DAISY 41

PUST NHS MONA 542

CARRACOUSH DAISY 84

CURRA AREND CARA

BALLYDEHOB PATSY RXO CARRAIGBUI NOLEEN 11

CURRA MAU CARA IVANE BYJ HANSEY 1163 KILMACOW MERCI FLUFF GREENVALLEY LYNCH BUTTER BALLYDEHOB LRZ PATSY

TUTBURYS LEGEND

PARKDUV MARK

KEALFINCHEON ROYCE

BALLYGOWN HIGHMOUNT SAM

MORNINGVIEW LEVI

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL CARRAIGBUI NOLEEN 15

GREENVALLEY RUUD BUTTERCUP

CARRAIGBUI FLUFF

IVANE WUH HANSEY 958

TISAXON KPW CAOLITA 705

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL TISAXON HRZ CAOLITA 1277

BARNAHASH BLACKSTAR AVRIL 2

PARKDUV DAFFODIL 2

CURRA RED ANNE

GLASNEVIN 60967 NHS GOLDILOCK

BELLVIEW CXT PATCH 2

BARNAHASH ORL AVRIL

CARRACOUSH DAISY 99

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

PUST WUH GRAINNE 903

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

PUST BHZ GRAINNE 1247

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

KERAUN RUU ANNE 1024

PARKDUV DAFFODIL 3

KERAUN TTY ANNE 1502

CARROWMANAGH ANDY

SWEETFIELD LLO SARA

(IG) FOWLERSTOWN STAN

SWEETFIELD BWZ SARA

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

REARY NORAH 157 ET

CURRA PIPER ANNE

REARY NORAH 190

DELTA GRAVITY

CARRACOUSH LILY 38

(IG) LAURAGH LANCE

CARRACOUSH LILY 59

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

ROSEMORE RUU FAIRY

GLASNEVIN RUU GOLDILOCKS

ROSEMORE WMZ FAIRY 455

HIGHMOUNT KENNY

KILMANAHAN EIX AOIFE

(IG) MOOREPARK LARRY

KILMANAHAN QWA AOIFE

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

CALIBER BZW COLEEN 962

BELLVIEW SOK PATCH

CALIBER MJI COLEEN 1147

(IG) SUNNYBANK OMAN

TOWNROCHE COLETTE 15

BRIDEPARK RXO HOLLY 565

TOWNROCHE COLLETTE 31

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

SHEANMORE FRIEZIN 10

SPRINGHAVEN BIDDY 94

SHEANMORE FRIEZIN 13

DELTA GRAVITY

MOYCOOL JARDIN ALMA

SPRINGHAVEN BIDDY 162

MOYCOOL MCCORMICK ALMA

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

CARRACOUSH DAISY 66

(IG) LAURAGH EVERT

CARRACOUSH DAISY 94

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

BALLYDEHOB DTV TRIXIE

CURRA COLLINS TULIP

BALLYDEHOB OJI TRIXIE

COOLNASOON FAIRGALT 2

MONAMORE SHOTTLES RAVEN

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL CURRA BWZ TULIP

MONAMORE OBEE RAVEN ET

DE-SU 521 BOOKEM-ET

BALLYDEHOB OJI RUTH

ROSSBANE GMI ALISON 330

BALLYDEHOB PKK RUTH

CURRA TUNDER STRUCK

BALLYDEHOB GMI MARY 2

MONA

ROSSBANE OJI TESS 652

LEUDIGAN MFX MAGIC

Name of M.G. Dam

(IG) DERRINSALLOW 812 ARTHUR ROSSBANE OJI ALISON 637

BALLYDEHOB OMAN MARY

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

PUST GMI MONA

ROSSBANE OOK TESS 865

DUNGOURNEY CREMIN

(IG) BALLINTOSIG ANDREW

LEUDIGAN MFX RUUD

(IG) PARKDUV MOUNT EVEREST

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LEUDIGAN RUUD 1190 ROSSBANE DGC TESS 999 PUST AWB MONA 1438 BALLYDEHOB DGC MARY BALLYDEHOB CTK RUTH MONAMORE BOOKEMS RAVEN BALLYDEHOB NFT TRIXIE CARRACOUSH DAISY 109 MOYCOOL CREMIN ALMA SHEANMORE FRIEZEN 16 TOWNROCHE COLETTE 46 CALIBER SOK COLEEN 1376 KILMANAHAN KILMANAHAN KOZ ROSEMORE HMY FAIRY 794 CARRACOUSH LILY 100 REARY NORAH 239 SWEETFIELD SALLY 2 KERAUN AYW ANNE 1705 PUST HMY GRAINNE 1589 CARRACOUSH DAISY 110 PUST OCP MONA 1590 CAPPAUNIAC DAISY 93 KINGFORT KPV NANNY KNOCKSOUNA LORNA 132 BALLYDEHOB 1216 ANGEL ROSSBANE DSU ALISON 980 CURRA OJI TULIP 2 SPRINGHAVEN BIDDY 237 BELLVIEW BXH PATCH GLASNEVIN 62113 MKK GOLDI CURRA LANCE ANNE PARKDUV DAFFODIL 6 BARNAHASH DGC AVRIL TISAXON OJI CAOLITA 2228 CURRA TZD CARA IVANE PKK HANSEY 1322 KILMACOW KYF FLUFF GREENVALLEY SBQ BUTTERCUP BALLYDEHOB MWL PATSY CARRAIGBUI NOLEEN 18

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Name of Dam

Par Name of Sire

Animal Name Milk kgs 109.9 630.2 14.2 382.3 -10.7 246.3 78.3 124.6 212.8 44.6 73.5 13.0 118.5 127.9 226.5 147.4 -25.8 11.1 -141.7 -49.9 -13.2 163.6 -42.3 -110.9 -22.4 120.4 177.9 -33.0 -146.6 -94.0 -6.2 123.9 143.4 185.5 -230.7 154.6 -23.3 -136.9 -142.1 176.7

Fat kgs 5.3 21.2 6.0 22.0 5.1 14.4 13.0 11.9 18.1 4.4 9.2 9.9 14.6 19.5 16.1 8.4 16.5 6.0 13.3 21.1 6.4 11.4 9.4 9.5 10.1 25.1 13.7 13.5 9.5 11.2 5.7 15.4 7.0 9.9 9.9 15.3 7.3 8.3 12.7 15.2

Fat % 0.02 -0.05 0.10 0.12 0.09 0.08 0.17 0.12 0.16 0.05 0.11 0.16 0.17 0.25 0.12 0.05 0.30 0.10 0.34 0.40 0.12 0.08 0.19 0.25 0.19 0.35 0.11 0.26 0.27 0.26 0.10 0.18 0.02 0.05 0.34 0.16 0.14 0.24 0.33 0.14

Prot kgs 8.4 24.6 5.0 17.9 5.0 11.4 7.2 8.6 12.4 5.4 10.0 6.7 11.5 8.2 11.5 9.0 3.6 1.5 2.0 7.6 4.5 7.1 3.5 2.3 6.2 12.8 8.3 4.5 4.4 1.3 4.1 6.9 7.5 10.6 -0.3 10.3 1.9 -2.0 2.2 9.4

PTA Prot % 0.08 0.05 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.05 0.08 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.13 0.11 0.13 0.07 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.02 0.12 0.16 0.09 0.03 0.09 0.11 0.12 0.15 0.04 0.10 0.17 0.08 0.07 0.05 0.05 0.07 0.14 0.09 0.05 0.05 0.13 0.06 EBI € 263.6 262.0 255.6 252.2 248.9 247.0 245.1 238.8 234.7 234.2 232.6 229.3 229.1 228.3 227.8 227.4 225.8 225.0 224.7 222.2 222.2 220.9 220.6 220.6 220.3 219.3 219.2 218.5 217.1 216.9 216.0 215.6 215.6 215.5 215.3 215.3 214.8 214.7 214.7 214.5 MACROOM CO CORK

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

MALLOW CO CORK

CROOKSTOWN CO CORK

BANDON CO CORK

CARRICK-ON-SUIR CO WATERFORD

KINSALE CO CORK

FERMOY CO CORK

WHITECHURCH CO CORK

CARRICK-ON-SUIR CO WATERFORD

NAAS CO KILDARE

CARRIGTWOHILL CO CORK

CHARLEVILLE CO CORK

CARRICK-ON-SUIR CO WATERFORD

KILMALLOCK CO LIMERICK

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

KILMALLOCK CO LIMERICK

LIXNAW CO KERRY

CAHIR CO TIPPERARY

CAHERCONLISH CO LIMERICK

MALLOW CO CORK

CAHERCONLISH CO LIMERICK

NENAGH CO TIPPERARY

CROOKSTOWN CO CORK

CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

MALLOW CO CORK

MITCHELSTOWN CO CORK

CLONMEL CO WATERFORD

CASTLEISLAND CO KERRY

FEDAMORE CO LIMERICK

BALLYDUFF CO WATERFORD

MOATE CO WESTMEATH

MALLOW CO CORK

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

DROGHEDA CO LOUTH

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

CAHERCONLISH CO LIMERICK

KILMALLOCK CO LIMERICK

ENNISCORTHY CO WEXFORD

Breeder Address

Data Source: ICBF, October 21, 2016

Rel Milk Fert Breeder Name % S.I. € S.I. € 49 51 185 DENIS DORAN 51 129 95 THOMAS CARROLL 53 38 198 JOHN MERRICK 55 107 119 ROBERT SHANNON 43 39 155 ROBERT SHANNON 51 69 126 JAMES KELLY 56 54 153 ROBERT SHANNON 54 58 145 DENIS O'CONNELL 53 82 117 JOHN SHORTALL 53 36 152 PATSY AHERN 52 69 136 PATRICK CLIFFORD 62 53 133 MICHAEL GRIFFIN J 55 81 91 PATRICK HOULIHAN 57 63 114 PATRICK CASEY 57 73 120 DENIS O'CONNELL 53 55 123 KEVIN FLYNN 61 n/a n/a DENIS O'LEARY 54 n/a n/a MICHAEL KENNEDY 46 40 131 JOHN MERRICK 54 77 100 DENIS O'CONNELL 44 38 133 JOHN MERRICK 57 44 126 MATTHEW QUINLAN 52 37 146 JOHN KING 52 35 138 DECLAN FLYNN 45 54 117 ROBERT SHANNON 47 100 87 THOMAS CARROLL 58 53 105 KIERAN HEARNE 45 47 143 ROBERT TROY JNR 51 52 108 TREVOR BEAMISH 54 29 134 EDDIE JORDAN 54 33 134 KIERAN HEARNE 57 50 110 KEVIN DOWNING 48 44 139 LARRY KEARNEY 56 64 110 JOHN O'SULLIVAN 56 29 156 KIERAN HEARNE 55 70 80 JOHN CANTY 62 22 125 DONOGH WALL 51 7 148 EDWARD KENNEALLY 55 41 114 ROBERT SHANNON 64 62 105 CIARAN LUCEY

Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

IHFA Pedigree Registered HOLSTEIN Cows born since 2009

Par Score Name of Sire

Name of Dam

Name of M.G. Dam

REARY NORAH 21

FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 33

LISDUFF MANFRED ET

PARKDUV MARK

BAGWORTH ZANDER KEET

PELLERAT DOMINO

LAURSTOWN RUU LOUELLA 92

BALLYDEHOB OJI RUTH

CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 6

FOWLERSTOWN EMMA 24

CURRABEIGH CUPID 6

LAURSTOWN LBO LOUELLA

BALLYDEHOB KIX RUTH

CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER

FOWLERSTOWN EMMA 18

PARKDUV IRIS 20

390.3 459.6 285.9 125.9 317.6 404.9 367.0 154.2 112.0 133.1 119.4 153.6 262.2 208.2 461.5 330.2 180.8 215.5 225.3 227.5 185.7 342.5 311.5 311.5 288.0 430.9 210.6 386.7 229.9 177.1 472.5 196.0 264.1 142.5 95.5 359.5 288.0 79.3 60.2 130.0

16.4 20.7 11.0 8.2 20.4 14.7 14.0 2.4 18.5 16.6 8.8 11.0 14.1 2.0 16.0 14.8 10.7 15.5 12.7 15.6 14.2 12.0 2.5 8.0 13.5 7.1 14.5 21.5 12.3 14.4 20.5 13.2 16.8 16.3 12.5 19.0 13.9 9.5 -0.2 10.5

0.02 0.05 0.00 0.06 0.13 -0.02 -0.01 -0.06 0.24 0.19 0.07 0.09 0.06 -0.10 -0.03 0.03 0.06 0.12 0.07 0.11 0.12 -0.02 -0.16 -0.07 0.04 -0.16 0.11 0.10 0.06 0.13 0.03 0.09 0.11 0.18 0.15 0.08 0.05 0.11 -0.04 0.09

16.9 16.6 10.7 5.2 16.0 14.2 14.5 7.7 10.0 9.8 7.2 9.1 10.2 4.0 17.5 9.2 9.8 12.5 8.8 10.0 6.3 13.0 7.9 12.7 10.0 10.8 11.1 19.6 10.7 11.0 21.0 7.6 11.9 11.6 9.5 16.0 15.5 6.3 0.6 7.5

0.06 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.09 0.01 0.03 0.04 0.11 0.09 0.05 0.07 0.02 -0.05 0.03 -0.03 0.06 0.09 0.02 0.04 0.00 0.02 -0.04 0.04 0.01 -0.06 0.07 0.11 0.05 0.08 0.08 0.02 0.05 0.12 0.11 0.06 0.10 0.06 -0.03 0.05

239.6 239.1 235.7 219.7 217.8 216.3 216.0 210.2 209.6 208.4 205.1 202.0 201.4 200.6 200.3 199.5 198.6 196.2 192.7 192.5 191.5 191.0 191.0 190.9 190.9 190.9 190.4 190.1 189.2 189.1 188.3 185.8 185.4 183.7 183.5 183.4 183.2 183.0 182.7 181.2

60 60 60 59 53 62 63 58 47 62 57 64 58 59 48 63 55 48 52 61 61 46 59 63 45 63 61 56 69 64 46 55 57 54 45 45 59 59 61 44

94 90 57 32 99 73 78 40 n/a 70 46 58 59 10 91 47 n/a 80 51 62 40 68 27 65 55 40 70 118 63 72 118 46 73 81 67 94 91 44 -2 49

108 90 137 130 76 98 102 113 n/a 97 121 81 84 138 75 98 n/a 79 105 84 92 81 114 81 83 128 88 38 81 67 29 82 74 65 73 58 66 100 128 74

KEVIN FLYNN

MATTHEW QUINLAN

ROBERT SHANNON

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

LONGFORD CO LONGFORD

CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

CAHIR CO TIPPERARY

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

Breeder Address

MIKE MAGAN

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

KANTURK CO CORK

ROBERT SHANNON

STAMULLEN CO MEATH

CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

ELIZABETH LANE

CAHIR CO TIPPERARY

ROBERT SHANNON

ROBERT J MOORE

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

KILLEAGH CO CORK

MATTHEW QUINLAN

WEXFORD CO WEXFORD

KEVIN FLYNN

ROBERT SHANNON

CROOKSTOWN CO CORK

CLONAKILTY CO CORK

SCOTT MERNAGH

CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

ANTHONY FLAVIN

PETER LYONS

DAINGEAN CO OFFALY

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

KEVIN FLYNN

GREENRIDGE CO KILKENNY

MICHAEL O DONOVAN

FEARGHAL SULLIVAN

STAMULLEN CO MEATH

WHITECHURCH CO CORK

BRIAN ROCHE

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

ROBERT SHANNON

ROBERT J MOORE

CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

CLONASLEE CO LAOIS

ROBERT SHANNON

WHITECHURCH CO CORK

KEVIN DOWNING

KEVIN FLYNN

DROMCOLLOGHER CO LIMERICK

CAHIR CO TIPPERARY

KEVIN DOWNING

WHITECHURCH CO CORK

KEVIN FLYNN

JOHN HANNIGAN

BALLYDEHOB CO CORK

WHITECHURCH CO CORK

KEVIN DOWNING

CHARLEVILLE CO CORK

MATTHEW QUINLAN

ROBERT SHANNON

CLONAKILTY CO CORK

KILDORRERY CO CORK

HENRY O'KEEFFE

LISTOWEL CO. KERRY

JOHN J O'SULLIVAN

ROBERT G HELEN

WHITECHURCH CO CORK

STAMULLEN CO MEATH

DES O'CONNOR

STAMULLEN CO MEATH

ROBERT P DRAKE

JOHN J O'SULLIVAN

STAMULLEN CO MEATH

KINSALE CO CORK

ROBERT J MOORE

KILCORMAC CO OFFALY

ROBERT J MOORE

ROBERT J MOORE

Data Source: ICBF, October 21, 2016

TADGH SWEENEY

JOHN O'SULLIVAN

PTA Milk Fat Fat % Prot Prot EBI Rel % Milk Fert Breeder Name kgs kgs kgs % € S.I.€ S.I.€

Classified VG/EX Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

IHFA Pedigree Registered HOLSTEIN Cows born since 2009

Animal Name

REARY NORAH 157 ET BUNACLOY RUUD MARIE

BALLYDEHOB RSH TRIXIE RED

GLENN-ANN PALERMO-ET BUNACLOY TREE SHOLT MARI BALLYDEHOB WIM PATSY

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB KBA TRIXIE RE

RAMOS BALLYDEHOB PATSY OJI

CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 8

CO-OP BOSSIDE MASSEY-ET KNOCKSMILL LANGS PATSY BALLINTOSIG MAU ANNIE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB GMI PATSY BALLINTOSIG GMI ANNIE 29 RING GALTEE MARY

REARY NORAH 13

GIBOR RING GALTEE MARY 031

REARY NORAH 21

BAGWORTH ZANDER KEET

REARY NORAH 155 ET

CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 6

KNOCKSMILL BESNE BUCK MARY

MASCOL ET CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 8

LISDUFF LESLIE 11

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB GMI MARY 2

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE LISDUFF LESLIE 58 ET

PARKDUV IRIS 18

RAMOS

OLCASTLETOWN GALTEE CELSTINE

RUUD 22

TISAXON GMI KAREN 1124

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL CURRABEIGH CUPID 18

REARY PRIMROSE 149

COOLNAHANE KBA ROSEBUD

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL REARY PRIMROSE 199

KILDUFF LBO MARGUERITE 220

BALLYDEHOB MFX JOYFUL

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL KILDUFF RUU MARGUERITE 4

BALLYDEHOB OJI JOYFUL

REARY NORAH 21

LEAGH JESTHER MADAM ET

COGENT TWIST

REARY NORAH 157 ET

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL LEAGH GIB MADAM ET

MASCOL ET

PARKDUV MARGO 8

FOWLERSTOWN CROCUS 21

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL PARKDUV MARGO 24

HIGHMOUNT BWZ EXPERT PARKDUV MARK

BALLYDEHOB SWR CONNIE RADNEY MARS ODETTA 2

FOWLERSTOWN PEONY 72

MORNINGVIEW LEVI

FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 36

EEDY MARCONI SWEET ET

FOWLERSTOWN PEONY 87

FRANKFORD EAT HOLLY

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL EEDY AMATEUR SWEET ET

FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 65

SHANDON GMI ANGELA (IG) FOWLERSTOWN STAN

FRANKFORD RUU HOLLY

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL SHANDON SPOCK ANGELA

RAMOS

LISDUFF BEATRIX 58

KEVINSFORT OJI HAZE

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL LISDUFF BEATRIX 131

RADNEY QUR ODETTA

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL BALLYDEHOB BWZ CONNIE

PARKDUV IRIS 46

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL HIGHMOUNT NHS EXPERT

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL FOWLERSTOWN CROCUS 25

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL COOLNAHANE SPOCK ROSEBUD

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL TISAXON BYH KAREN 1609

FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 41

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL OLCASTLETOWN RUUD CELEST

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL PARKDUV IRIS 43

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL REARY NORAH 21

O-BEE MANFRED JUSTICE ET TV TL CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 11

6 6 3 3 1 6 5 5 5 4 5 3 4 5 5 6 4 6 2 5 2 4 5 5 5 5 5 2 3 5 5 4 4 1 4 5 5 4 5 3

EX90 VG89 VG87 VG85 VG85 EX91 EX90 EX90 EX90 EX90 VG85 VG85 VG86 VG87 VG86 EX90 VG85 VG86 VG85 VG88 VG85 EX90 EX90 EX90 VG89 VG87 EX90 VG86 VG87 VG85 VG87 VG86 EX90 VG85 VG87 EX91 VG85 VG85 VG87 VG86

BALLYDEHOB OJ TRIXIE CAPPAUNIAC AVRIL 15 REARY NORAH 179 ET BUNACLOY RAMOS MARIE BALLYDEHOB MASSEY PATSY BALLYDEHOB OMAN PATSY 2 REARY NORAH 157 ET BALLINTOSIG GIO ANNIE 479 RING 506 BWZ BALLYDEHOB OMAN MARY PARKDUV IRIS 56 REARY NORAH 184 ET CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 10 LISDUFF LESLIE 98 ET OLCASTLETOWN OMAN CELESTI FOWLERSTOWN MAGGIE 52 TISAXON OJI KAREN 2120 COOLNAHANE OMAN ROSEBUD FOWLERSTOWN NINA 85 CAPPAUNIAC FLOWER 8 BALLYDEHOB PKK RUTH LAURSTOWN LDU LOUELLA 3 CURRABEIGH CUPID 23 REARY PRIMROSE 246 KILDUFF OJI MARGUERITE 71 ARCHERSRATH O MADAM ET FOWLERSTOWN CROCUS 32 BALLYDEHOB TWIST JOYFUL E REARY NORAH 190 PARKDUV MARGO 31 HIGHMOUNT OJI EXPERT PARKDUV IRIS 68 BALLYDEHOB OMAN CONNIE RADNEY MWL ODETTA 3 EEDY OMAN SWEET GLENSILLAGH OJI ANGELA 2 LISDUFF BEATRIX 149 ET FOWLERSTOWN PEONY 97 FOWLERSTOWN JUNE 74 FRANKFORD KOZ HOLLY

76

INTERNATIONAL TOP SIRES LIST Top 20 Holstein Daughter Proven Bulls, Ranked on Country Breeding Index, Domestic Proof, August 2016 Evaluation Prtn %

F&L

10.5

Protn (kg) -0.07

0.05

13.2

12.5

0.05

0.06

IHFA

Sire x M.G. Sire

EBI

Rel %

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

CARRACOUSH GIBOR 3

Gibor x Ramos

187.0

75

216.0

4.5

STANTONS BARCODE

Man-O-Man x Shottle

182.8

78

263.5

Fat %

Type

0.94

Mammary 0.32

0.72

3.2

92

-0.15

0.66

2.14

1.92

2.7

58

-0.14

Survival Fertility

S.C.C.

LISDUFF MANFRED ET

O-Man x Hairy Breiz

173.9

96

276.5

11.0

11.0

0.01

0.03

1.19

0.51

0.91

1.2

62

-0.05

NO-FLA HURST-ET

Dorcy x O-Man

152.6

57

259.0

7.5

7.0

-0.04

-0.03

2.76

2.69

3.20

2.3

78

-0.22 -0.07

ROYLANE BOXER PUNCH 4311-ET Boxer x O-Man

150.7

59

419.7

15.9

14.5

-0.01

0.00

2.57

2.29

2.69

1.4

50

DANSIRE OMAN ODDER

O-Man x V Bojer

148.1

79

193.7

14.5

6.2

0.12

-0.01

1.79

0.52

1.18

1.2

53

-0.21

VANDE DOMINANT-RED-ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

140.8

58

117.4

8.2

4.3

0.06

0.01

2.01

1.27

1.90

3.5

90

-0.02

FANATIC ET

Freddie x Planet

FARNEAR-TBR-BH CASHMONEY-ET Observer x Goldwyn Man-O-Man x GEN-I-BEQ LAVAMAN Goldwyn WINTERSELL MILO ET O-Man x Goldwyn

134.6

66

293.7

15.2

9.3

0.06

-0.01

1.98

1.84

2.11

3.6

54

-0.05

131.9

61

342.0

9.5

8.9

-0.06

-0.04

2.81

2.44

3.03

3.4

45

-0.15

129.4

85

254.7

12.4

13.9

0.04

0.09

2.23

1.99

2.46

1.2

20

-0.04

126.7

59

307.8

14.6

8.6

0.04

-0.03

1.25

2.03

2.09

1.2

28

-0.18

GAYEL

Vosac Man x Restell

125.6

78

284.1

10.6

9.3

-0.01

-0.01

0.32

2.18

1.92

1.6

24

-0.07

ABS WEBBER (DNK)

Gibor x O-Man

123.9

74

160.2

4.6

6.4

-0.03

0.02

0.81

0.95

1.11

1.5

48

-0.13

DE-SU FREDDIE DENIM 646-ET

Freddie x Wizard

123.0

65

350.8

14.1

10.0

0.01

-0.03

0.37

0.90

0.90

2.3

30

-0.19

COLDSPRINGS GARNETT CRI-ET

O-Man x Patron

121.4

96

211.5

10.0

10.5

0.03

0.06

0.40

0.66

0.72

0.4

30

-0.10

BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET

O-Man x Jocko

120.1

81

233.4

13.1

9.5

0.07

0.03

0.58

0.67

0.73

1.2

18

-0.04

GUARINI

Goldwyn x O-Man

119.6

92

333.0

8.5

12.0

-0.07

0.01

1.55

1.70

1.89

2.3

32

-0.14

FEUFOLLET

119.3

61

229.4

4.9

10.1

-0.07

0.04

1.54

1.65

1.93

1.6

35

-0.13

119.1

71

474.6

15.1

14.8

-0.05

-0.02

1.24

2.02

2.03

0.8

6

0.00

(IG) BALLINTOSIG ANDREW

Man-O-Man x Stol Joc Man-O-Man x Goldwyn Gibor x Swamo Jaron

117.3

95

125.0

7.0

8.0

0.04

0.07

0.92

1.10

1.33

2.0

59

0.12

Holstein Canada

Sire x M.G. Sire

GLPI

Rel %

MAPEL WOOD BREWMASTER EX95 Garrett x Shottle

3173

92

1256

134

0.78

Protn (lbs) 55

MOUNTFIELD SSI DCY MOGUL-ET

Dorcy x Marsh

3163

93

1537

102

0.41

59

AJDH ALTAAGENCY

Dorcy x Shottle

3140

85

1543

54

-0.03

COYNE-FARMS DORCY-ET

Bolton x Bret

3085

96

1716

47

-0.15

MINNIGAN-HILLS DAY-ET

Super x Bolton

3071

93

1974

63

OCD STARGAZER-ET EX90

Super x Elegant

3068

90

2817

DE-SU BKM MCCUTCHEN 1174-ET EX92 Bookem x Shottle

3065

93

DYMENTHOLM S SYMPATICO VG87 Snowman x Planet

3054

VAL-BISSON DOORMAN VG87

3046

MANOUK

Bookem x Shottle

Milk (lbs) Fat (lbs)

Fat %

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

Herd Life Fertility

S.C.S.

0.11

8

6

9

109

105

2.62

0.07

5

13

13

104

101

3.01

59

0.07

-2

11

10

110

107

2.78

53

-0.03

-1

14

11

108

105

2.78

-0.08

64

-0.01

2

10

10

109

104

2.64

49

-0.45

70

-0.17

5

14

11

108

106

2.83

986

61

0.22

41

0.08

12

13

15

104

100

2.78

91

2024

83

0.06

57

-0.08

3

7

10

110

104

2.87

93

174

48

0.39

40

0.30

18

14

18

106

99

2.44

CHARTROISE SMURF GP84

Snowman x Planet

3043

92

2378

67

-0.18

74

-0.03

6

10

11

107

93

2.58

CANGEN PINKMAN GP81

Super x Baxter

3027

91

1491

61

0.06

41

-0.06

1

9

10

115

110

2.69

SULLY MCCORD 269-ET

Grafeeti x Planet

3024

84

1405

93

0.37

54

0.07

0

9

6

108

109

2.93

AMIGHETTI NUMERO UNO ET EX90 Man-O-Man x Shottle

3013

97

-53

73

0.70

18

0.17

4

12

13

108

112

2.83

ROSYLANE-LLC ALTALEO-ET

Altameteor x Nifty

3010

86

1511

74

0.16

79

0.24

4

8

7

106

107

2.75

OCONNORS BAROMETER EX93

Garrett x Shottle

3006

88

227

86

0.73

35

0.24

1

8

7

113

113

2.62

GEN-I-BEQ AIKMAN VG86

Snowman x Baxter

3002

87

1296

107

0.55

71

0.23

4

7

6

107

100

2.79

GILLETTE MR JOHNSON VG85

Snowman x Goldwyn

2993

88

2459

51

-0.34

69

-0.09

8

11

14

106

96

2.81

GILLETTE JANUARY

Snowman x Goldmwyn

2993

88

2459

51

-0.34

69

-0.09

8

11

14

106

96

2.81

DE-SU ALTALAKER-ET

Bowser x Planet

2986

83

2148

45

-0.30

69

0.00

1

8

9

110

104

2.85

JK EDER-I CONTROL

Snowman x Bolton

2984

91

853

19

-0.11

44

0.13

13

12

17

109

101

2.7

Holstein USA

Sire x M.G. Sire

GTPI

Rel %

Fat %

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

P.L.

D.P.R.

S.C.S.

Sandy-Valley Saloon ET

Iota x Planet

2669

98

2749

96

-0.02

Protn (lbs) 87

0.01

1.54

1.56

2.84

0.3

-0.4

2.98

Seagull-Bay Supersire ET

Robust x Planet

2657

99

2375

114

0.09

73

0.00

0.32

0.66

1.32

5.7

-1.0

2.84

S-S-I Snowman Mayflower ET

Snowman x Socrates

2616

97

2521

63

-0.11

81

0.02

1.38

0.70

1.13

5.5

1.5

2.77

Roylane Bookem Bob 5170 ET

Bookem x O-Man

2576

97

913

73

0.14

58

0.11

0.95

1.74

1.95

4.5

1.5

3.01

Sully Munition-ET

Robust x Planet

2557

94

1292

58

0.03

52

0.05

0.75

1.39

1.26

7.8

2.5

2.85

De-Su Rookie 11057 ET

Bookem x Bronco

2550

94

1129

85

0.16

45

0.04

1.17

1.37

1.89

5.7

0.9

2.78

Sandy-Valley Sterling ET

Robust x Planet

2542

99

2178

60

-0.08

66

0.00

1.63

1.08

2.14

5.6

0.5

3.15

Mr Welcome Hill Tango ET

Hill x Colby

2530

99

2327

69

-0.06

59

-0.04

1.34

1.54

1.83

3.2

2.3

2.98

S-S-I Bookem Morgan ET

Bookem x Shottle

2525

99

1333

62

0.04

48

0.03

1.07

1.15

1.65

7.0

2.4

2.85

S-S-I Mogul Multiply ET

Mogul x Robust

2521

90

381

67

0.19

29

0.06

2.61

2.10

1.45

7.5

2.0

2.89

Mountfield SSI DCY Mogul ET

Dorcy x Marsh

2514

99

1292

85

0.13

40

0.00

2.62

2.57

2.46

3.8

-0.6

3.01

Sully Robust Monocerotis ET

Robust x Planet

2504

94

1771

58

-0.03

56

0.01

0.90

0.58

1.05

7.3

1.9

2.86

MR OCD Robust Donatello ET

Robust x Planet

2503

98

1124

71

0.11

47

0.04

0.71

1.21

1.25

6.2

1.8

2.85

Coyne-Farms Jacey CRI ET

Altaiota x Massey

2487

99

1506

19

-0.13

55

0.03

1.25

1.35

1.56

4.6

3.7

2.52

Seagull-Bay Headliner ET

Robust x Planet

2484

99

1921

78

0.02

63

0.01

2.03

1.58

2.36

3.1

-0.7

3.21

Pine-Tree Altaoak ET

Niagra x Leif

2483

99

1898

63

-0.03

55

-0.01

1.53

1.32

1.73

4.5

0.7

2.64

Dymentholm Sympatico ET RC

Snowman x Planet

2782

98

1854

79

0.03

47

-0.03

1.31

1.50

1.71

4.7

0.5

2.76

Michigan Bumblebee ET

Bookem x Bronco

2481

93

1340

82

0.11

42

0.01

2.31

1.43

2.10

4.6

0.3

3.02

Roylane Socra Robust ET

Socrates x O-Man

2476

99

976

74

0.13

44

0.05

1.05

0.69

0.73

8.3

1.3

2.97

Co-Op Robust Cabriolet ET

Robust x Planet

2475

99

983

97

0.22

48

0.06

-0.35

-0.03

0.37

8.0

1.4

3.01

Milk (lbs) Fat (lbs)

77

Holstein UK

Sire x M.G. Sire

PLI

Rel %

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Prehen Omen ET EX94

O-Man x Goldwyn

557

90

148

20.4

Laurelhill Classic EX92

O-Man x Laudan

494

92

262

9.2

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

0.18

Protn (kg) 20.0

0.19

0.74

0.78

0.82

0.4

69

-10

-0.01

14.1

0.07

-0.16

0.51

0.40

0.6

14.6

-14

Fat %

Lifespan Fertility

S.C.C.

Wintersell Milo ET EX94

O-Man x Goldwyn

486

90

227

23.5

0.18

11.3

0.05

0.73

1.21

1.22

0.3

9.7

-20

Nortonhill Designator ET

Man-O-Man x Mac

448

83

4

18.0

0.23

8.4

0.10

-0.02

1.56

1.38

0.3

12.1

-14

Moet Bellisimo

Garrett x Mascol

442

85

224

21.9

0.16

16.0

0.11

0.85

0.35

0.65

0.2

4.3

-22

Curtismill Wintery ET

Gerard x Goldwyn

436

86

564

25.4

0.04

17.5

-0.01

0.56

0.88

0.83

0.2

7.1

-14

Willsbro Gateau ET

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

434

85

532

26.0

0.06

19.9

0.03

1.48

0.98

1.20

0.1

5.1

-9

Relough Dolmio

Altaiota x Goldwyn

420

75

494

28.8

0.11

17.4

0.02

1.28

1.00

1.26

0.1

6.0

15

Vortex Downtown EX90

Planet x O-Man

408

79

461

24.6

0.08

11.6

-0.04

0.54

0.26

1.20

0.3

6.6

-16

Cogent Twist EX96

Shottle x Major

407

99

367

32.4

0.22

18.7

0.08

1.69

0.48

0.96

0.4

-1.9

-9

Refined Mineral

O-Man x Shottle

404

88

-4

14.6

0.19

4.6

0.06

-0.88

-0.68

-0.61

0.3

12.3

-27

Bilsrow Roulette

Garrett x Shottle

391

86

330

20.4

0.09

10.1

-0.01

0.16

0.34

0.40

0.3

8.4

-23

Overside Accolade

Ramos x Shottle

390

86

495

17.2

-0.03

14.8

-0.01

0.65

-0.68

-0.36

0.3

4.8

-16

Woodmarsh Zippy

Gerard x Goldwyn

385

84

856

35.9

0.02

27.5

0.00

-0.69

1.04

0.58

0.1

3.6

5

Laurelhill Regent VG87

Prince x Maestro

384

78

331

19.5

0.08

11.1

0.00

1.32

0.63

0.82

0.5

2.1

-10

Ballycairn Oman Pello

O-Man x Goldwyn

377

92

668

24.1

-0.03

19.7

-0.02

1.19

-0.17

0.26

0.2

6.4

-14

Sherdon Irrestible EX92

Maestro x Zelati

377

89

24

22.7

0.28

2.3

0.15

0.44

0.01

0.19

0.2

2.0

-8

Ards Remit

Super x Mascol

374

87

282

1.1

-0.12

4.1

-0.06

1.59

0.97

1.26

0.6

8.5

-26

Relough Dustin

Legend x Shottle

351

87

189

18.0

0.13

10.4

0.05

1.06

0.31

0.64

0.2

9.5

-17

Dunnerdale Kestrel EX92

Bolton x Allen

346

88

429

28.0

0.13

14.8

0.01

1.34

0.64

0.85

0.3

-4.5

-13

Italy (ANAFI)

Sire x M.G. Sire

PFT

Rel %

Fat %

Protn %

F & L Mammary

Type

Gandy Goldday Valverde ET

Goldday x Jardin

3057

91

696

88

0.60

Protn (kg) 57

0.33

1.97

2.2

2.18

107

107

105

Amighetti Magnifico ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2942

95

193

52

0.43

30

0.22

4.26

3.13

2.50

116

112

105

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Longevity Fertility

S.C.S.

Libu Inseme Attila ET

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

2918

97

962

55

0.19

50

0.17

3.85

2.56

1.86

112

105

105

Royal Jeeves Scolari ET

Jeeves x Goldwyn

2852

96

927

61

0.24

45

0.13

2.22

2.01

1.87

115

108

109

All. Mei. Royal Chavez ET

Snowman x Alexander

2673

91

2397

62

-0.25

54

-0.23

4.01

2.29

2.71

110

98

107

Alfrag Royal MOM Bellini

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2663

96

2349

44

-0.39

65

-0.11

2.66

1.91

1.37

112

101

103

Oscar Inseme Italo

Bogart x Shottle

2619

90

-11

71

0.72

33

0.34

2.49

2.31

1.67

110

107

107

Gandy Goldday Warren

Goldday x Jardin

2600

90

1631

84

0.19

66

0.11

2.18

2.11

1.62

105

98

100

Campogallo Zamagni

Super x Active

2587

95

922

52

0.17

50

0.17

0.96

3.09

2.23

112

99

103

Pirolo MOM Narima ET

Man-O-Man x Goldwyn

2559

96

1700

43

-0.18

69

0.11

1.04

1.44

1.03

109

102

102

Amighetti MOM Garcia

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2554

98

897

68

0.33

43

0.12

2.01

1.97

1.09

114

108

101

Trione Ins. Vigor ET

Niagra x O-Man

2549

96

2613

68

-0.25

81

-0.06

0.45

2.00

1.71

104

96

97

Sila WWS MOM Wiland ET

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2527

95

1165

38

-0.05

60

0.19

0.85

1.26

0.77

109

104

108

Go-Farm Coltrane ET

Freddie x Shottle

2501

94

1179

86

0.38

50

0.10

1.11

2.14

1.94

104

105

102

Pirolo Planet Mufasa

Planet x O-Man

2436

95

1197

50

0.06

52

0.11

2.04

1.26

1.32

112

101

106

Royal Idevra Mulligan

Planet x O-Man

2428

94

1406

45

-0.07

51

0.03

1.17

1.39

1.31

115

102

107

Amighetti Super Poseidon ET

Super x Shottle

2406

91

722

27

0.00

24

0.00

3.71

2.81

2.30

112

108

110

Sabbiona Goldfarm ET

Goldwyn x Storm

2399

99

-66

43

0.44

19

0.20

5.84

2.31

2.50

112

101

111

Go-Farm Lexington

Man-O-Man x Shottle

2396

89

833

36

0.05

40

0.11

3.43

1.93

2.38

110

105

104

Inseme Wingman ET

Man-O-Man x Planet

2373

90

1175

68

0.24

59

0.19

1.62

0.41

0.56

109

101

101

Germany

Sire x M.G. Sire

RZG

Rel %

Fat %

Protn %

Big Point

Bookem x Man-O-Man

156

95

2101

33

-0.44

Protn (kg) 76

0.04

121

118

105

124

102

Udder Health 14

Boom

Bookem x Bogart

148

94

1646

59

-0.05

54

-0.01

107

124

112

120

112

116

Dotch

Dotson x Elegant

147

96

2292

78

-0.11

64

-0.11

114

97

105

111

115

96

Snowfall

Snowman x Gibor

146

94

2063

77

-0.04

64

-0.05

115

115

107

111

93

106

Suran

Super x Mr Burns

145

99

1773

51

-0.17

63

0.03

100

109

106

125

98

115

Snow RF

Snowman x Spencer 2

144

99

1699

61

-0.05

55

-0.02

132

122

115

111

89

106

Picanto

Snowman x Mac

144

97

920

48

0.12

36

0.05

113

127

95

126

114

122

Go Now RF

G-Force x Ralstorm

143

80

1058

65

0.23

58

0.21

113

110

116

108

93

117

Boss

Bookem x Man-O-Man

143

96

737

42

0.13

44

0.19

125

114

107

115

116

107

Beachball

Beacon x Bolton

142

95

1790

72

0.01

56

-0.04

105

125

107

103

105

107

Babur

Bronco x Bolton

141

94

1527

38

-0.20

53

0.02

105

118

123

114

108

112

Beauty

Beacon x Stol Joc

140

99

1612

57

-0.06

62

0.07

102

97

121

110

104

113

Mont Blanc

Man-O-Man x FBI

140

96

2160

53

-0.28

61

-0.10

115

104

124

105

101

108

Sternklar

Sterngold x Juwel

140

84

1257

40

-0.09

49

0.06

116

108

100

115

108

114

Force

G-Force x Planet

140

85

1532

30

-0.28

53

0.02

100

116

106

123

97

115

Gonzalo

Gerard x Mascol

140

99

1730

21

-0.43

49

-0.08

123

112

97

117

117

96

Punto

Snowman x Goldwyn

140

86

1930

57

-0.17

48

-0.15

115

109

116

117

98

119

Benjamin

Beacon x Toystory

139

97

1149

56

0.10

49

0.10

125

111

103

113

90

112

Bordun

Bolton x O-Man

139

99

1095

70

0.25

47

0.10

119

116

90

102

100

117

Snowflake

Snowman x Goldwyn

139

99

1507

50

-0.09

52

0.01

110

118

119

110

101

105

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

78

F & L Mammary Conf.

Longevity Fertility

Nordic Countries

Sire x M.G. Sire

VH Cost VH Clark VH Peder

21

669

116

131

111

VH Barsk VH Molbo

D Cole x V Ersgard D Cole x T Lambada Planet x V Elo VH Raggae x M Rakuuna VH Grafit x Fibrax S Ross x Jancker VH Salomon x D Estrup VH Grafit x VH Fever Router x Fibrax D Estrup x RGK Flak VH Ove P x Stame Fibrax x H Satsi Massey x Roumare D Onsild x V Elo D Orange x M Rakuuna D Rom x Eminem Super x V Exces VH Service x M Rakuuna VH Bismark x P Lund Massey x V Ersgard

20 20

197 250

101 109

106 109

105 100

France

Sire x M.G. Sire

ISU

Rel %

Elnino

Usonet End x Shottle

185

95

987

27

-1.6

Protn (kg) 30

Protn Rate -0.1

Felikan

Via Thelo x Shottle

179

95

792

28

-0.6

25

Franco Man

Bronco x Shottle

179

91

1240

64

1.8

Gwenhodo

Bronco x Planet

178

87

1515

34

Drance ISY

Frosty x O-Man

177

95

1035

Fern

Vosac Man x Joc Roseo

176

95

Region Eba

Niagra x Toystory

176

Joke

Via Thelo x Bolton

Bossanova

VH Ronaldo VH Goblin VH Rubak VH Sander VH Gator VH Redwood VH Edlin VH Oneal P VH Fanta VH Miracle VH Okay VH Opus VH Roebuck VH Saksild VH Sergio

NTM

# Dtrs

Milk

Fat

Fat %

26 25 25

187 2,789 946

116 117 117

107 101 123

92 87 104

Protein Protn % 116 117 120

97 97 101

F&L 101 114 103

Mammary Frame Longevity Fertility 109 105 86

100 82 92

117 113 120

112 122 107

Udder Health 110 103 107

25

992

100

118

116

111

119

120

109

99

105

103

107

24 24 24 23 23 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 21

191 3,040 251 184 163 162 240 725 11,900 103 169 211 183

106 103 106 111 95 88 114 105 96 113 96 91 102

123 102 109 124 99 121 120 106 100 106 105 102 109

114 99 102 110 103 132 104 101 103 94 108 111 106

116 115 109 122 99 98 123 113 102 116 104 107 111

114 117 104 113 106 121 110 111 110 102 114 129 113

104 88 91 98 117 106 105 98 94 100 102 110 96

102 107 113 111 114 86 95 104 118 97 105 99 113

95 97 107 131 93 85 94 100 99 101 99 94 112

109 120 108 99 118 112 112 113 104 113 104 110 110

104 107 116 99 120 123 106 116 102 110 119 102 104

104 110 117 101 114 111 102 107 107 117 111 115 111

114

94

118

95

89

114

99

103

112 111

117 102

94 97

101 111

111 116

109 101

91 105

119 112

Milk (kg) Fat (kg) Fat Rate

F & L Mammary Body

Longevity Fertility U. Health

0.4

1.9

2.6

2.1

1.9

1.8

0.0

0.9

2.0

2.5

1.0

1.0

2.7

45

1.4

0.8

1.4

1.5

1.2

0.9

1.6

-2.2

45

-0.5

0.4

1.2

1.4

1.7

0.7

2.2

42

-0.1

34

0.1

0.7

0.3

1.1

0.8

2.5

1.0

152

3

-0.1

27

2.5

1.0

1.8

1.5

2.3

0.8

2.7

90

932

45

0.2

49

1.7

0.4

1.1

1.4

1.0

0.0

1.3

173

95

1371

23

-3.3

45

0.3

0.7

1.6

1.4

-0.4

1.0

1.5

Bronco x Shottle

173

87

608

32

0.4

27

0.9

0.9

0.7

1.1

2.0

2.2

1.7

Gold Star

Snowman x Airraid

172

81

710

63

2.9

42

1.8

1.4

1.6

2.0

1.0

-0.4

1.5

Pom Firmin

Man-O-Man x Baxter

172

95

336

37

2.5

19

1.0

0.7

2.0

1.8

1.8

1.8

1.6

Ehman ISY

Planet x Buckeye

172

95

1181

32

-1.7

33

-0.3

0.3

1.8

1.6

2.0

1.5

1.4

Fiducy Aum

Gerard x Duplex

171

91

862

43

0.6

37

1.3

0.9

1.6

2.1

0.3

0.9

0.7

Etolon

Tartar x Givenchy

171

95

210

36

3.3

17

1.4

1.3

0.9

1.7

1.6

1.1

2.3

Kid

Niagra x Steward

171

95

945

31

-0.7

40

1.1

-0.4

1.6

1.4

1.9

0.6

1.1

Gailano

Gerard x Bolton

170

90

1116

56

1.1

44

1.5

0.1

2.2

2.0

1.2

0.5

-0.4

Cypripede

Bolton x Shottle

169

95

507

44

2.5

31

1.6

2.0

1.8

2.4

0.9

0.9

0.9

RF Vulpix

Destry x Shottle

169

91

-556

-1

2.4

-12

0.5

2.0

1.7

2.2

3.0

2.8

2.8

Galsok ISY

Beacon End x Goldwyn

169

92

737

17

-1.3

25

0.0

0.6

1.5

1.7

1.4

1.1

2.5

Go-Boy Cap

Snowman x Baxter

169

88

926

71

3.0

29

0.4

1.2

0.9

1.5

1.2

0.7

1.6

Holland

Sire x M.G. Sire

NVI

Rel %

F&L

Type

Willem's Hoeve R Browning

Snowman x Ramos

329

83

1725

67

-0.06

113

Mammary 113

118

420

97

Udder Health 108

Delta Antidote

Augustus x Shottle

309

80

1069

60

0.15

30

-0.07

110

108

110

487

105

107

De-Su 521 Bookem

Planet x Ramos

293

90

1561

30

-0.36

37

-0.17

104

112

110

600

102

108

De-Su BKM McCutchen 1174

Bookem x Shottle

269

81

1052

40

-0.05

25

-0.12

104

115

111

433

102

106

Delta Bonaparte

Bonanza x Shottle

268

85

298

44

0.36

28

0.20

109

110

112

437

102

108

VDS Metallic

Atlantic x Paramount

266

85

685

-2

-0.34

17

-0.07

106

110

110

739

107

108

Delta G-Force

Man-O-Man x Jordan

258

98

994

55

0.13

45

0.11

109

106

107

529

103

99

Willem's Hoeve R Universe

Snowman x Goldwyn

258

81

2040

49

-0.36

36

-0.33

108

111

113

501

99

105

Milk (kg) Fat (kg)

Fat %

Protn Protn (%) (kg) 40 -0.19

Longevity Fertility

Poppe Snow RF

Snowman x Spencer

257

82

2504

79

-0.25

73

-0.13

104

111

109

252

91

104

Bouw Snowfever

Snowman x Goldwyn

253

88

1124

62

0.15

35

-0.04

108

110

112

515

95

105

Delta Atlantic

Ramos x O-Man

247

99

255

6

-0.06

22

0.15

111

105

111

367

105

108

Delta Bocelli Willem's Hoeve W-H R White Moo Sabbiona Goldfarm

Legend x Jordan

245

88

614

35

0.10

27

0.06

107

105

106

612

103

106

Snowman x Ramos

240

78

2000

59

-0.25

48

-0.20

109

109

109

355

94

105

Goldwyn x Storm

240

87

172

36

0.33

7

0.01

106

114

113

435

101

108

Gideon Van Ten Poele

Gerard x Ramos

236

83

2130

36

-0.51

43

-0.29

103

105

106

547

101

106

Gen-I-Beq Aikman RF

Snowman x Altabaxter

235

77

1198

66

0.16

40

-0.02

105

110

110

410

97

104 106

Seagull-Bay Supersire

Robust x Planet

234

79

2055

76

-0.11

52

-0.18

102

105

107

505

94

Batenburg G. Stellando

Fidelity x O-Man

231

95

722

46

0.17

39

0.15

115

99

108

275

105

99

Delta Titanium

Ramos x O-Man

231

94

590

39

0.15

17

-0.04

106

109

111

351

104

104

Delta Samurai

Gofast x Jardin

229

86

189

10

0.02

11

0.05

101

113

107

617

107

107

New Zealand

Sire x M.G. Sire

BW

Rel %

Milk (l)

Fat BV

Fat %

Legs

Udder

Body

Hazael Dauntless Freedom

Dauntless x Raul

213

92

1181

51.6

4.7

45.6

3.8

-0.01

0.75

0.31

432

-5.7

Hazael FM Majestic-ET

Mint-Edition x Dauntless

187

98

1364

35.7

4.3

42.8

3.6

0.04

0.64

0.27

-150

4.0

0.13

Kotuku TEF Davinci

Firenze x Dano

173

96

739

23.4

4.5

32.6

3.8

-0.04

0.64

0.45

-70

0.0

-0.06

79

Protn BV Protn %

Survival Fertility % S.C.C. -0.04

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Bawnmore

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Winner of two national titles!!!

Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 VG89 All Ireland Junior Cow Champion and Grand Champion Charleville show 2016.

1st prize Junior Cow National Livestock Show and Grand Champion Tullamore Show 2016

Grassvale Shottle Jane EX 92 1st Senior Cow and Reserve Champion Charleville Show 2016

Lila Z family

Maplewood O Lilac EX90

3rd Lact 9,506kg 4.42 fat 3.69 Protein 305 days 4th Lact 9600kg 4.10 fat 3.83 Protein 305 days Sire;Longlangs Oman Oman Dam;Comestar Goldwyn Lilac VG89 Gdam;Lylehaven Lila Z EX94 Just completed her 4th Lactation in Bawnmore and being flushed.

Shauna family

Yardgrove Fever Ona 2

1st Prize Junior 3yr heifer in milk, National Dairy Show Millstreet 2016 (fresh calved not classified) Sire: Crackholm Fever Dam: Yardgrove Shottle Ona EX92.

AV 7 Lact. 9,500kgs @4.60% Fat & 3.60% Protein.

Gdam; VG88. 3Dam EX93

Cosmopolitan family

Larcrest Cale VG89 (G

dam of RR Cosmo)

RR Supershot Cosmo: 26/7/15 Supershot x Mogul Cleopatra VG87 x Larcrest Cale VG89 (5.30F/3.80P) x Crimson EX93 (Global Cow of the Year 2016) Holec Silver Shadow: 21/6/15 Silver x McCutchen (4.60F/3.70P) x Man O Man Saturn VG87 x Ammon Peachy Shauna EX93 (Global Cow of the Year 2015)

Both heifers on flush programmes in Bawnmore. Embryo’s available.

Service age bulls from the worlds top cow families and by sires such as Doorman,Wyman, Supersire and Mogul.

O’Connor Family, Bawnmore House, Kanturk. Tel.: 087-9672389 / 087 - 6678860

25th Anniversary Tullamore Show & National Livestock Show

Ireland’s Premier Outdoor Livestock Show gets bigger & better! Report by Donal Carey A tremendous display of top quality Holstein Friesians set the tone at the Tullamore National Livestock Show 2016. Quality breeding and attention to detail was on view throughout the show with twenty one Holstein Friesian classes, including confined, youngstock, young handlers YMA Showmanship League and inmilk classes.

Bryan O’Connor & family, Kanturk, Co. Cork claimed Supreme Champion with Clongowes Sid Almeric 2. Liam & Sandra Murphy’s Evergreen Duplex Ebony took Reserve Champion & Best Udder.

Ballyclider Darkie 31 was tapped out as Honourable Mention for Peter Ging, Portlaoise. Having been a contender at the National Livestock Show last year, Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 took the top

honour on the day.

Judge Victor Jackson commented, “She is such a smooth cow, perfectly blended, has a deep and open rib, showing more depth of fore rib and she tracks easily on such a good set of feet and legs”.

It was a proud occasion for Bryan, Clodagh and Michael O’Connor with Sid Almeric 2 being tapped out 1st in the 2nd calver class earlier in the day. Originating from the Clongowes herd and bred by Pat Fanning, she is backed by an EX91 Shottle Dam and EX91 3E Goldwyn Grand-Dam. She was crowned Champion at Charleville show earlier in the year. The O’Connor family’s Bawnmore herd is located near Kanturk in north west Cork.

Champion of the show last year, Evergreen Duplex Ebony made a 81

Senior Holstein Champion – Brian O’Connor’s Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 with Paul Murphy at halter, Clody O’Connor, Judge Victor Jackson and Charles Gallagher CE IHFA and representative of DeLaval, sponsors.

successful return as a 5th calver, taking 1st in the Senior Cow class and also Best Udder of Show.

Champion of the Confined Class, Senior Cow in Milk, Ballyclider Darkie 31 made a big impression on the Judge.

He commented on her “Presence, impressive frame with a strong and imposing spine, her maturity & balance and fully deserves to be among the Championship contenders of this National Livestock Show”.

Both senior cows are tremendous exponents of the longevity and production efficiency of the Holstein Friesian. Combined, they have averaged 2,714 kgs of milk solids produced to date, 38,688 kgs of milk and have completed four lactations on average.

The Championship line-up was

YMA Showmanship League Classes The success of the Young Members Showmanship League competition at the Tullamore National Livestock Show continues to go from strength to strength. 41 handlers participated and demonstrated their skills across these classes.

Hon. Mention – Ballyclider Darkie 31 exhibited by Peter Ging with Ann Marie on the halter, Reserve Champion – Evergreen Duplex Ebony exhibited by Liam Murphy Senior Champion – Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 with Paul Murphy on the halter, Bryan O’Connor – owner and Victor Jackson – Judge

Magan; Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen for Jim Sinnott; Galwaybay Dundee Lavish for Michael Booth, Beechrow Atlas Twain for Eamonn McLoughney and Ballyclider Darkie 31 for Peter Ging.

oozing with quality as onlookers awaited the final verdict. Among the contenders were Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 for Garry Hurley & family - winner of the super €2,500 National Holstein In-Milk heifer class; Bunacloy V-B Doorman Alioli for Michael

It was an auspicious occasion for Victor Jackson to be invited to judge the Tullamore National Livestock Show. His Crossnacole Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd is located near Kiltegan in Co. Wicklow. He has won many top awards including the Baileys Champion cow and has also enjoyed success in the National Herds Competition.

Anthony Kealy, Grangecon herd, took the Junior Champion title with Grangecon Chelious Area 8.

Joe Sheedy, judge, talking to the YMA Showmanship League handlers

Judge Joe Sheedy praised the Young Members for “Their politeness, response to direction and being so co-operative which made my job all the more enjoyable”. He praised the quality of the Showmanship skills on display and said that the standard was exceptionally strong.

Having been involved in YMA in the past and with his strong involvement in the family’s Sheehill herd outside Roscrea, Joe is well known and regularly attends the various Holstein Friesian events.

Minister of State Mr. Andrew Doyle TD officially opened the show and stated “Livestock production is the backbone of our food production sector and Pedigree breeders play such an important role because they produce and supply the superior genetics. Tullamore Show is an opportunity to see some of the finest livestock anywhere in the world. These quality livestock are a visual representation of our food production sector, one of our most important indigenous sectors”.

Minister Doyle concluded “The Show is the culmination of a great deal of voluntary work which represents the best of the co-operative spirit that is so innate to rural Ireland.”

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The Results YMA National Livestock Show Showmanship League - 12 years and under 1st Hollie Keenan 2nd Claire Smith 3rd Sarah Williamson 4th Aoife McNamara 5th Brian Hurley 6th Hannah Greenan 7th Lauren O’Toole 8th Conor McNamara 9th Hanah Williamson 10th Michael Fagan YMA National Livestock Show Showmanship League 2016 – Age 13 to 16 1st Rachel Corley 2nd Kevin Smith 3rd Pauric Coleman 4th Mark Hurley 5th Brian Smith 6th Emma McNamara 7th Katie Gahan 8th Ruth Leader 9th Rebecah Williamson 10th Cathal Mulhall YMA National Livestock Show Showmanship League 2016 – (17-26years) 1st Lauren Fitzmaurice 2nd Aisling Neville 3rd Rachel McNamara 4th Doireann Mulhall 5th Lauren O’Toole 6th Philip O’Brien 7th Emer Kelly 8th Paschal Walsh Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born in 2016 (Confined to Laois Offaly Westmeath breeders) 1st Aisling Neville – Lynally Dellia 1973 2nd Peter Ging – Ballyclider Cocarde 36 3rd PJ & John Kelly – Rochfort Dynamite Symphony Registered Pedigree Holstein- Friesian Heifer Born on / between 01.07.2015 & 31.12.2015 (Confined to Laois Offaly Westmeath breeders) 1st Denis Donohoe – Seanacourt MPW Polly ET 2nd Denis Donohoe – Seanacourt Armani Miss 0888 3rd Denis Donohoe – Seanacourt MPW Polly ET 0892 Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born on / between 01.01.2015 & 30.06.2015 (Confined to Laois Offaly Westmeath breeders) 1st Aisling Neville – Lynally August 1641

Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian InMilk Heifer (Confined to Laois Offaly Westmeath breeders) 1st Peter Ging – Ballyclider Beatrix 83 2nd PJ & John Kelly – Rochfort Pamerlo Gale

Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer In-milk Born on/after 01.01.2014 1st Garry Hurley – Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 Et 2nd Michael Booth – Beechrow Goldwyn Lavish 2 Et 3rd Padraic Greenan – Greenlea Shottle Pledge

Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Cow Calved Twice or more (Confined to Laois Offaly Westmeath breeders) 1st Peter Ging – Ballyclider Darkie 31 2nd PJ & John Kelly – Rochfort Seven Flora

Super €2,500 National Holstein In-milk Heifer 1st Gary Hurley - Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 Et 2nd Michael Booth – Beechrow Goldwyn Lavish 2 Et 3rd Padraic Greenan - Greenlea Shottle Pledge

NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW 2016 RESULTS Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born in 2016 1st Pat Smith – Cahirmee Mascalese Deannah 2nd Hannah Healy – Gragadder Fever Alma 3rd Jim Sinnott – Ballyboy Embrace Carmen 1045

Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Cow In-milk, Calved Twice 1st Bryan O’Connor – Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 2nd Jim Sinnott – Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen 3rd Padraic Greenan – Greenlea Lauthority Pledge

Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born On / between 01.07.2015 and 31.12.2015 1st Anthony Kealey – Grangecon Chelious Area 8 2nd Brian Corley – Cornboro Goldie Alice 3rd Anthony Kealey – Grangecon Mia Red 2

€2,500 AIB National Livestock Show Senior Cow In-milk 1st Liam Murphy & Lauren O’Toole – Evergreen Duplex Ebony 2nd Peter Ging – Ballyclider Darkie 31 3rd Eamonn McLoughney – Evergrange Dee Larissa ET

Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer Born on / between 01.01.2015 and 30.06.2015 1st Stephen McLoughlin – Lissue Doorman Faith 2nd Jim Sinnott – Ballyboy Armani Carmen 3rd Padraic Greenan – Greenlea Stonewall Oceane Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian Heifer In-calf Born on/between 01.01.2014 and 31.12.2014 1st Liam Murphy & Lauren O’Toole – Coolnamara Fever Z 2nd Brendan Gildea – Riverview A Blackrose 3rd Anthony Kealey – Grangecon Windbrook Paradise Junior Holstein Championship Junior Champion Anthony Kealey Grangecon – Chelious Area 8 Reserve Junior Champion Liam Murphy & Lauren O’Toole – Coolnamara Fever Z Honourable Mention Brian Corley – Cornboro Goldie Alice Best Pair of Registered Pedigree HolsteinFriesian Heifers By the same sire, born on/ after 01.01.2015 Denis Donohoe – Seanacourt MPW Polly ET 891 & 892

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Registered Pedigree Holstein-Friesian National Breeding Cow Family Championship 1st Padraic Greenan – Pledge 2nd Garry Hurley – Fame 3rd Jim Mulhall – Fame AIB National Livestock Show Senior Holstein-Friesian Champion Senior Champion Bryan O’Connor – Clongowes Sid Almeric 2 Reserve Champion Liam Murphy – Evergreen Duplex Ebony Hon. Mention Peter Ging – Ballyclider Darkie 31 Best Udder – Liam Murphy – Evergreen Duplex Ebony

IRISH CHAMPION DAIRY COW 2016 Pictured the 2016 Diageo Baileys Champion Cow winner Philip Jones from Co. Wexford with his cow Hallow Advent Twizzle 3. Presenting him with the trophy are Henry Corbally Chairman Glanbia Ingredients Ireland; Minister for Arts Heritage, Regional & Rural Affairs Heather Humpreys T.D., and Breffni O’Reilly Quality Director Diageo Ireland.

Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 is Cream of the Baileys!

Diageo, the company behind Baileys, has ended this year’s search for Ireland’s finest Holstein Friesian dairy cow with Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 crowned the Diageo Baileys® Irish Champion, owned by Philip and Linda Jones from Killowen Gorey, Co. Wexford.

The competition took place at the Virginia Agricultural Show in Co. Cavan, home to Diageo’s cream supplier, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Virginia, who co-sponsor of the event.

Other prizes were awarded in specialist categories for breeders that travelled to Virginia from as far afield as Co. Antrim and Co. Cork to compete.

These included: Best Heifer in Milk winner, Garry Hurley from Co. Wicklow, Best EBI winner, James and Tom Kelly from Co. Louth, and Best Protein Winner, Mike Magan, from Co. Longford as well as Best Dry Cow Winner, John Barrett from Co. Cork.

Longevity and efficiency of production within the breed was showcased in the ring with 4 of the cows after having 5 or more calves.

This win was all that much sweeter as she had won Supreme Champion at Emerald Expo, also hosted at the Virginia Showgrounds.

Widely acknowledged as Ireland’s top dairy livestock event, attracting the super-elite of the Holstein Friesian breed, the top awards in the €10,000 prize fund were presented by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys T.D., alongside Breffni O’Reilly, Quality Director for Diageo Ireland and Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd. Chairman, Henry Corbally.

The competition which dates back to 1983 rewards strength and form in body conformation as well as proven excellence in quality milk production. According to this year’s judge Kevin Wilson, “It is an honour and a privilege to judge this Show.

It is held in very high esteem due to its reputation for the quality of cows and the strength of competition. This is a show that would hold its own against other shows, throughout the world. Great credit is due to the breeders”.

Speaking afterwards at the winners’ reception, Hazel Chu, Diageo Ireland’s Head of Corporate & Trade Relations said that Diageo’s production bases for Baileys in Dublin and Mallusk “relied on a top quality cream supply and that the competition was an opportunity to reinforce the provenance of Baileys and the quality of its primary raw ingredient.” Also speaking at the event, Henry Corbally of Glanbia praised all the entrants for the calibre of pedigree cows on display and he congratulated the Virginia Show on its 75th anniversary.

Evergreen Duplex Ebony owned by Liam and Sandra Murphy from Co. Carlow was declared Reserve Champion. Honourable Mention went to Patrick Colton from Co. Monaghan for his cow Ardnasalem Baltimore Robin.

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IHFA President Alec Bryan and wife Jane were among the dignitaries present. Alec complimented all involved in running the very successful show and complimented the combined effort of sponsors Diageo Baileys and Glanbia Ingredients. He congratulated Virginia Show President, Sean Farrelly and the Show committee on the historic 75th Anniversary Show. He thanked judge Kevin Smith and his family who run the Warnelview Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian herd in Cumbria, England, just 5 miles from the border with Scotland.

This award winning pedigree Holstein herd of 400 cows includes over 100 EX cows. Recently the family was thrilled to have received maximum classification score from Holstein UK of EX97 for Warnelview Beauty Final Cut.

RESULTS Championship Champion Hallow Advent Twizzle 3, P. & L. Jones Reserve Evergreen Duplex Ebony, L. & S. Murphy Hon. Ment. Ardnasalem Baltimore Robin, P. Colton Heifers Champion Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame, Clonpaddin Reserve Greenlea Shottle Pledge, P. Greenan, Hon. Mention Lumville Abbey, R. Whelan Dry Cow Laurelmore Duplex Impala, J. Barrett Protein Weepingash Jasper Appoint, M. Magan EBI Monamore MC C Margot, J.& T. Kelly

Minister Heather Humphreys presents Reserve Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow, to handler Stephen McLaughlin & owners Liam & Sandra Murphy from Co Carlow. On left Breffni O’Reilly Diageo Ireland and Henry Corbally Chairman Glanbia Ingredients Ireland

Pictured is Honourable Mention Ardnasalem Baltimore Robin at the 2016 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the 75th Virginia Show with owner Karl Colton from Co Monaghan. Congratulating him is Henry Corbally, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd Chairman, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys TD and Breffni O’Reilly, Quality Director for Diageo Ireland.

Pictured at the 2016 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the 75th Virginia Show. Mike Magan from Co. Longford winner of Best Protein with his cow Weepingash Jasper Appoint is congratulated by Brendan Smyth, Competition Director, Martin Tynan, General Manager Glanbia Ingredients Ireland and Robert Murphy, Manufacturing Manager Diageo Baileys Global Supply.

Pictured at the 2016 Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy Cow Competition at the 75th Virginia Show.James Kelly from Drogheda Co. Lough, winner of Best EBI with his cow Monamore McC Margot is congratulated by Martin Tynan, General Manager Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, Brendan Smyth, Competition Director and Robert Murphy, Manufacturing Manager Diageo Baileys Global Supply.

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Ten times All-Ireland hurling champion Henry Shefflin, Zoë Kavanagh, CE of the National Dairy Council, winners Tom Power, Brid Power, Moya Power, Jim Power and Kevin Lane, CE of Ornua

Ornua CEO Kevin Lane congratulated all involved and said that -

The National Dairy Council (NDC) and Kerrygold Quality Milk awards is a national award programme which recognises standards of excellence in dairy farming and celebrates the top quality milk suppliers in Ireland.

IHFA members again feature very strongly among the recipients. The overall title was awarded to Tom and Moya Power & family Co. Waterford. The Power family’s Ballymullala herd is farmed near Cappagh in west County Waterford.

“Ireland’s natural grass-based production system is a vital ingredient to the success of the Kerrygold brand worldwide. This is achievable because of the dedication and enthusiasm of Irish dairy farmers who consistently farm to the highest standards and who have a tremendous pride in carrying on the tradition of their family farm, always striving to improve their farm and their land for the next generation”.

Zoe Kavanagh, National Dairy Council C.E. said that “These farmers demonstrate excellence, not only in producing high standards of milk quality but also in terms of best practice for standards of animal welfare, care for the environment and sustainability.”

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Winners Tom and his wife Moya milked 200 cows in 2015. The total area farmed extends to 124 hectares.

They have two young daughters Ella and Chloe. The family homestead is set in the beautiful West Waterford valley with a backdrop to the Comeragh mountains and the Knockmealdowns. Tom is the fifth generation to farm the land and is grateful for the opportunity.

He commented “One of the key elements I took from farming alongside my parents is their emphasis on attention to detail in every aspect of farm practices. Although my father Jim has taken a step back over the years he still has a quench for work and is an encyclopaedia of knowledge alongside my mother Breda”.

National Dairy Council & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2016 Preventative maintenance is an important herd approach. Tom says that he is completely focused on having clean and healthy cows at all times. He walks heifers through the parlour every day during the build-up to calving and he feels this is imperative to reducing stress.

Overall attention to detail is also a hallmark.

Ballymullala herd Milk supply profile - 2015 Average TBC 5 Average SCC 102 Butterfat % 4.43 Protein % 3.67 Lactose 4.82 Thermoduric Bacteria 214

Key criteria taken into consideration by the select Judging panel includes; • Animal Health & Welfare • Dairy & Parlour Facilities • Sustainability & the Environment

• Hygiene • Continuous Improvement • Pride & Passion

Kerrygold is the export brand that uniquely identifies Irish dairy produce in the international marketplace.

It is established as the number one butter brand in Germany and Kerrygold is the third most popular butter brand in the U.S. market.

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Milk Production On More Challenging Soils Irish Grassland Association Dairy Summer Tour

Left - Sean O’Riordan, Kiskeam, Co. Cork who hosted the 2016 Dairy Summer Tour

“Dairying on more challenging soils” was the theme of this year’s Irish Grassland Association’s Dairy Summer Tour which took place on Tuesday 19th July. Four hundred dairy farmers attended the event based at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet and visited host farms near Kiskeam, County Cork and Rathmore, County Kerry.

An estimated 4.4 million hectares of the land of the Republic of Ireland is classified as lowland

mineral soil while a further 1.5 million hectares of land is classified as mountain and hill land.

Approximately one third of the lowland mineral soil category (1.4 million hectares) is classified as wet land. As much as one third of Irish milk is produced on either heavy or elevated soils. Inclement weather conditions have the potential to add complexity, cost and risk to the milk produced on such soils.

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Sean and Liz O’Riordan farm at Knocknenaugh, Kiskeam, Co. Cork. This year the 80ha farm is grazing 100 dairy cows. Overall farm stocking rate was 1.5LU/ha with the 40ha milking platform stocked at 2.5 cows/ha. Sean also reared 30 replacement heifers this spring and has cut pit silage on the out farms to support the dairy herd.

In 2015 milk solids production was 422 kg milk solids per cow (4.21% fat; 3.65% protein). Current herd EBI is €178 (€51 milk sub-index; €93 fertility sub-index). Last year cows were housed part-time by October 20th and full-time by 10th November. They spent an average of 274 days in milk last year. The herd was fully

Donal Whelton, AIB, Dairy Tour sponsors, Sean and Liz O’Riordan and children with George Ramsbottom, Irish Grassland Association President

dried off by the 15th December.

Housing consists of slatted cubicle accommodation for both cows and replacements. The first cow calved on February 5th, the median calving date was February 29th and the 6-week calving rate was 77%.

Spring 2016 was wet and cold and cows were turned out to grass full-time on March 10th but spent approximately another week indoors on and off until early April. The first rotation ended on April 28th.

The O’Riordans are participants in the Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme. The milking platform land base has been assessed and comprises 0.3-1.0m of high clay content top and sub soils over-

lying stony soils on top of shale bedrock. On view at the farm walk was a paddock which has been improved using a network of shallow (1.1m deep) gravelfilled drains. To ensure the rain drains through the tightly consolidated top and sub soils to these drains, a subsoiler was used to crack the top and sub soils to improve drainage. Adjacent to the improved paddock the audience looked at a similar paddock that was reseeded at the same time without drainage.

Dr. Pat Tuohy of Teagasc Moorepark discussed the principles underpinning improvement of more challenging soils at the event. According to host farmer Sean O’Riordan “Draining the paddock has been 91

very successful. What was once one of the wettest paddocks on the farm is now one of the driest.

I can get the cows out on it earliest in the spring and latest in the autumn if I want to. Grass yield has increased by an average of 4.5 tonne of dry matter per hectare, per year. In fact the drained paddock is now one of the highest yielding parts of the farm”.

According to Teagasc’s Ger Courtney, the drainage will have paid for itself within five years, “Taking a value of €200 per tonne utilised and assuming that 3.5 tonne of dry matter extra is utilised per hectare, that’s worth €700 per hectare. It costs just under €3,500 to complete the drainage of the paddock so it will have paid for itself within five years”.

World Conference Argentina A report by Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

The 14th World Holstein Friesian Federation (WHFF) World Conference was hosted

by ACHA in Argentina in April. IHFA were invited to represent the Irish Herdbook. The Chairman, Richard Whelan, and I attended as Irish delegates. IHFA Field Officers John Kirby and Paul Boal also travelled to Argentina where they attended a WHFF workshop on Classification held in conjunction with the conference.

There were delegates from most countries present. The Conference Programme included herd visits, a two day symposium and general assembly which was held at La 92

Rural - a central cultural centre on the scale of the RDS that could accommodate multiple events. It was an excellent opportunity to network with other Herdbook Chief Executives and discuss their markets and breed progress.

Agriculture in Argentina As part of the Conference Programme, we visited two farms.

First of these farms was Centennial farm. This visit was very interesting as they reduced cow numbers from 500 to 70 top class breeding animals. They were concentrating on Index and some showing, with a steady stream of bulls purchased by the AI industry.

The second farm visit was to a very large, arable farm with over 800 milking cows in 3 units. They also had an AI station – CIALE. The herd visits gave a flavour of Argentinian agriculture. It has a vast agricultural economy, particularly well known for its beef cattle ranching and Malbec wine from the Mendosa region. The population of Argentina stands at 40 million with 14 million people living in the Buenos Aires hinterland.

area are in the order of 300 to 500 cows. The cows graze the whole year. In winter they graze a mixture of oats and ryegrass. They are put on a dry loafing area when the weather gets too wet. In the spring and summer they graze alfalfa.

There is no need for housing but a shade roofed area is available on some farms to protect against strong sun.

Agriculture is the key driver of the economy with expansion in dairy and beef targets the main focus for 2020. That said, it became very clear in speaking with people in the industry that the current dairy crisis is having an impact globally.

The Symposium We were all officially welcomed to the World Conference by WHFF President, Matthew Schaffer. Guillermo Miretti, President of the host association - ACHA – also welcomed the delegates.

Average farm size range from 500 to 1,000 hectares. It is the eighth largest country in the world with 27 million hectares of arable land. It is the fifth largest exporter of wheat.

Soya bean is a lucrative cash crop, accounting for 46% of total world exports.

Alejandro Castillo, California, presented a paper on sustainability of milk production and the need for all countries to take note of the United Nations Paris Agreement on climate change. Efficiency is a key driver in this regard. Progress has been made. In 1944 it took four cows to equal the production per cow of 2007, but further efficiencies are required to meet the targets set in the Agreement. This was very informative, despite the language barrier, as Spanish is the primary language.

The economic returns from crop production has the effect of pushing the dairy area further North from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe which is a wetter region. Herd sizes in this

Brian Van Doormaal, CDN, Canada, gave a presentation on genomics, highlighting the need for more careful management of inbreeding at farm level.

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Some of the slides presented at the WHFF Conference

A survey of inbreeding in all countries in the Federation was carried out by Edgbert Fedderson, Germany. Inbreeding in all countries is well below the maximum of 1% per generation (4 years). However, since genomics was introduced, the level of inbreeding has doubled in a 5 year period which is equivalent to 10 years before the introduction of genomics. The rate of inbreeding in Ireland is slightly above the world trend, which is very concerning.

A paper on progress at Eurogenomics was presented by Stefan Riesing from Germany. It should now be possible to use SNP technology for

estimating proofs rather than using conversions between countries.

One problem still exists in that there is no harmonization on the calculation of reliability between countries.

Tom Lawlor from Holstein USA presented his paper on the value of Holstein breeding and highlighted the improvements in fertility and milk solids in the breed over the last 20 years. He also examined the claims made for crossbreeding. He was able to empirically demonstrate how the HF breed aided by genomics has powered ahead to outweigh any advantage from crossbreeding in this period.

In his study on Conformation, Gerben De Jong, CRV, Holland, was able to show how conformation improvement is linked to changes with production levels. Classification has helped to breed outstanding udders over the last 50 years to handle high production systems. The average production per cow per day since 1964 is 35kgs based on 305 day lactation length. It takes 5 litres of blood to produce 1 litre of milk therefore the focus should be on capacity rather than stature, spring of ribs rather than angle of ribs. Excessive body depth is negatively related to longevity. He highlighted the following areas for attention: rear teat placement, heel depth, front legs, rump, capacity and body condition score.

Some of the slides presented at the WHFF Conference

The symposium was rounded off with a paper

by Alberto Cormillot who inspired with his demonstration of the value of milk in human nutrition. He drinks a pint of milk every94

day along with cheese as his protein source. He is 88 years of age and to prove his point he performed an impressive and energetic tap dancing routine to draw the symposium to a close.

The ‘Expo Lechera’ (Dairy Expo) took place on the Saturday of our visit and was judged by Horacio Barberis. The cows were of similar quality to a local show in Ireland.

It was interesting to have additional classes for Grade animals separate to Full Pedigree animals. Grade animals can become Pedigree after 5 generations.

Local History and Culture On the whole, Argentina is a very welcoming country. We were treated to some warm hospitality with excellent quality local produce, a tango show and a tourist visit of Central Buenos Aires.

This included a visit to Boca Juniors football stadium; the Colon Theatre, which is a beautiful example of Argentinian architecture; the Camanito port, with its array of colourful tin buildings of various shapes and sizes; the Catedral Metropolitana where the present Pope Francis used to administer to the faithful.

We finished at the mausoleum where Eva Peron, wife of the former Argentinian President Duarte and inspiration for the musical “Evita”, is interred. Also interred is Admiral Browne from Foxford Co. Mayo who established the Argentinian navy. His tomb is marked in green marble.

The finale included the aforementioned ‘Expo Lechers’ at La Rural.

As well as the Expo, we were entertained with a dog show and an amazing show of horsemanship skills by the native Argentinian Gauchos (Cowboys). Their contest included controlling either a steer or bull corralled between two riders horses and escorting them across an open ring.

Conclusion • The genetic advancement in the Holstein Friesian surpasses any gains that can be found with crossbreeding.

• With genomic selection comes an increase in inbreeding • We should aim to optimise production rather than maximize production • Emphasise the value of milk as a nutritional food • Redefine dairy strength in classification rather than angularity Although dairy farmers in Argentina experience a very different climate to Ireland, it is clear that issues regarding the breed, such as milk prices, genomic technology, breeding decisions and issues with cross breeding, are universal. The Conference was very informative as to the issues facing the continued progress of the Holstein Friesian breed.

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Classifiers News Classifiers Workshop at the WHFF Hosltein Conference, Argentina Report by Paul Boal The 14th World Classifiers Conference and workshop took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina in April. This event is an integral part of the classification programme worldwide and 26 countries were represented. There are 42 countries who are members of the World Holstein Friesian Federation with over 225,000 members and 14.2 million cows represented. Brazil was also accepted as full members of the Federation at this conference. We extend them good wishes as new members in seeking to further the Black and White in their country.

The main aim of the conference is to harmonise linear scoring and classification throughout the world. It is an opportunity to discuss aspects of the linear scoring service of common interest to all Countries. The other aspect is to meet with the classifiers from the different countries, discuss their systems and learn from each other to improve mutual understanding. It is a unique occassion where all can get together with a common purpose.

Day 1 was spent in a classroom environment comparing the data that had been collected from the previous workshop in Denmark. Most countries score the same basic traits, with a small number of different traits being scored in other countries. The correlation between countries is an important indicator of whether the traits are being scored accurately. We were very pleased with the figures presented for Ireland with a high correlation for most traits. Interbull uses this data in compiling Bull Proofs internationally.

On the second day we were out on a farm, divided into groups of 5/6 classifiers scoring mostly 1st lactation heifers at different stages of lactation and a few older cows. Afterwards, a short discussion took place on the animals with particular attention on the linear scores which make up bull proofs. Also during the second day the WHFF change on angularity description and measure was introduced. In the past, more emphasis was placed on the angle of the rib rather than spring and openness. This has now changed with the emphasis moving more towards the spring and openness and less on the angle. Most breeding countries and dairy farmers are looking towards a stronger cow and with this change to the Angularitiy score, it was agreed among the group that this could help deliver a strong dairy cow as a consequence.

Quite a debate was had over the two days on the topics of Genomics and Classification. Many countries feel

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Group picture of the attendance at the 14th WHFF Conference, Argentina

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Group exercise aiming for a concensus on harmonisation of linear scoring

classification is even more important in the genomic era.

Both tools are inter-dependant and the continued analysis of both, contributes to a better understanding by those involved in breeding programmes.

This was the last conference and workshop for out-going Chairman, Mr Arie Hamoen from the Netherlands. His professional approach and experience will be missed.

Good wishes for your retirement Arie. Taking up office as Chairman is the well respected Spanish representative Mr Gabriel Blanco. We wish Gabriel well in his new role and look forward to working with him. The 2018 workshop will be hosted by Holstein UK for the first time. Good wishes to Meurig and his team in this event.

On behalf of John and myself, I would like to thank IHFA for the opportunity to travel to Argentina for the workshop. Thanks to WHFF and the event organisers, the contacts and views shared with other classifiers, discussions and resolutions help to develop and improve the Herdbook linear scoring and classification service. Arie retires after many years of dedicated service, he was a very helpful contact.

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Holstein UK Workshop, Shropshire Report by Paul Boal On the 15th October, Holstein UK organised an on-farm workshop outside Telford which was hosted by the “Styche Herd” of Ed Seaton. IHFA classifiers were invited to attend with the team of Holstein UK classifiers.

The farm consists of 250 Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian cows in an indoor system. This is a high production herd with large emphasis on cow comfort. Cows are housed in sand-bedded cubicles.

Milk is produced throughout the year and a large proportion of the diet is maize and grass silage.

Iwan Morgan, HUK Board Member responsible for UK classification with John Kirby & Paul Boal, IHFA Classifiers

Meurig James, head classifier welcomed his team of classifiers, some board members and the three visitors from ‘Southern Ireland’, Shane, John and myself.

The morning started with assessing the skeleton and rump of a mature cow, identifying the importance of the structure of the rump in relation to; a) ability to calve b) ability to walk correctly (thurl position) This was followed by a linear scoring exercise. We all scored a number of 1st lactation animals at different stages of lactation. The UK score Dairy Strength whereas in Ireland we score Dairy Character. On the day we had to adjust to this format. The other noted difference was the stature of the cows presented to us - taller than normal at home. Although the system is slightly different in the breakdown of the animal, the final score is quite close. There was a good discussion on each animal after this exercise there was an overall summary from Iwan Morgan (Breed Executive for Herdbook Classification).

After a short break, younger cows were presented for scoring by the group, followed by a few older animals. The workshop was brought to a conclusion by the scoring of an 8th lactation cow - awarded a final score EX95. A true dairy cow, strong spine,

Selection of the animals for scoring during UK Classifiers work-

deep rib, great legs and feet and a well attached milky udder.

This cow epitomised the type that most farmers/ breeders would love to work with. As a small token of our appreciation, Ed and Meurig were presented with a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream. On behalf of John, Shane and myself I would like to thank the Holstein UK Board for the invite and warm welcome we received. The interaction between us all, the friendship and knowledge shared, on the day was beneficial. Thanks to IHFA for making this trip possible.

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Daffodil Blossoms at the 34th National Dairy Show Report by Donal Carey The 34th National Dairy Show brought the curtain down on the busy 2016 showing season.

The Barrett family tasted success on a broad level with success also for the many exhibitors who travelled from near and far to Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Supreme Champion and Exhibitor Bred Champion Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2 exhibited by Ricky Barrett was also Best Udder of Show and 1st in the Mature Cow in Milk class.

Reserve Champion Drumlina

Atwood Megan was exhibited by the syndicate of Moore, Boyd, O’Neill, Greenan and Timlin. Honourable Mention went to Laurelmore Wyman Lavender for John Barrett & family. It was a nod to maturity that gave Daffodil 2 the edge in the ultimate placings.

Drumlina Atwood Megan was 1st in her 4 year old class, also having Best Udder while Laurelmore Wyman Lavender was 1st in the Senior 3 year old class.

The success of the Barrett family was heightened in also winning the Jersey Championship on the day.

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Judge on the day, Meurig James from Wales is well known throughout Britain and Ireland. He has extensive judging experience over a lifetime involvement and also previously judged the RDS Spring Show, Baileys Champion Cow and Iverk Show, among others.

He has worked as a classifier with Holstein UK since 1993 and last year was promoted to the role of Head Classifier with responsibility for the Society’s team of classifiers and field staff. This was his second occasion to judge the National Dairy Show.

“Cows displaying strength,

It is likely to be a most memorable National Dairy Show for Jerome O’ Leary, Clondrohid, Macroom, who was exhibiting for only the second time and had an almost clean sweep of the Confined classes. A clearly beaming Jerome witnessed his Muckruss McCutchen Ambrosia claim 1st Confined Heifer and later Foherish Shottle Rhonda was tapped out for Confined Cow Champion, 1st in class, Best Exhibitor Bred, Best Udder and Highest EBI.

power, capacity and balance of conformation are the traits so important for longevity. The Holstein Friesian breed has ample reserves of these qualities. It is so important that we all continue to deliver this message and promote the unique strengths of the breed” was the summary of Judge Meurig James.

He commented that “The goal is continuing to breed Holstein Friesian cows with the ability to last and develop into mature cows, producing a large volume of milk and milk solids over a long lifetime. This has been a tremendous show.

The standard of quality has been so high and so consistent throughout. It is a huge credit to the exhibitors, the organisers and everyone involved. You have all the necessary ingredients for an exemplary National Dairy Show event”.

The Championship line-up was a tremendous spectacle having an abundance of qual-

ity. It included Evergreen Duplex Ebony for Liam & Sandra Murphy; Desmond Dundee Embrace for P. Jones & R. Cromie; Tubbertoby Sid Jenn for Paul & Marguerite Flanagan; Greenlea Lauthority Pledge for Padraig Greenan; Dalevalley GWY Embrace for Denis O’Neill & David Boyd; Foherish Shottle Rhonda for Jerome O’ Leary and Ballyelan Shottle Delia for Noel Murphy.

Laurelmore Shottle Daffodil 2 claimed Supreme Champion title just four weeks fresh.

Her dam is an EX94 5E Talent from an EX90 2E Bosside Ruben from the home-bred Daffodil family. Five out of her six generations of maternal ancestry are scored VG/EX on conformation. The Champion, Reserve and Honourable Mention cows demonstrate efficiency of production - a key attribute of the breed. Their combined milk production to date is 65,458kgs of milk and 5,327kgs of milk solids!

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Margaret and Michael Laffan were awarded National Dairy Show Holstein Friesian EBI Champion for Everground Star Texel 36. Other category winners included; Intermediate Champion - Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, bred and exhibited by the Hurley family and Junior Champion - Knockbrown Stonewall Lady, bred and exhibited by the O’Sullivan

family.

The YMA Showmanship League Final got proceedings underway on the previous evening, judged by Mark Logan from Bangor, Northern Ireland. National Dairy Show Handling classes were first into the ring early on the morning with Jane Arrell from the UK as judge.

Champion Handler was won

by Rachel McNamara, Limerick Clare club, with Megan Boal, Galway, in Reserve and Amy Roche from the Carlow Kilkenny club taking Honourable Mention.

Kathleen Kelly was awarded the National Dairy Show Hall Of Fame Award in recognition of a lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry. Kathleen has been very involved over the years as a breeder, exhibitor at shows and was also very active in the AI industry.

The Kelly family pedigree registered Coolrue Holstein herd is highly regarded throughout the country. Kathleen has also been an unstinting member of the Tipperary Waterford Friesian Breeders Club serving in many club officer positions. In

2012 Kathleen had the distinction of being elected as IHFA President.

A record number of 120 trade stands encompassing an array of agricultural commerce on the day bore testament to a resilient industry. This was a 20% increase in trade stands over last year.

Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D. officially opened the show and spoke on the prevailing markets and outlook for Irish dairying. Minister Creed was also on hand to present the National Dairy Show Innovation Awards. Other dignitaries present included IHFA President Alec Bryan and Cork Club President Mr. Carlisle Smith.

Additional attractions and a first for the show included Irish bull mother and a progeny showcase, food hall - featuring local foods and arts & crafts.

Children’s entertainment included bouncy castle, face painting and miniature farm displays.

Speaking before the presenta-

tion of the IHFA sponsored Mature Cow in Milk class, Charles Gallagher, CE, paid tribute to all exhibitors for their efforts in participating and praised the quality of cattle on show. He paid tribute to the Cork club and the National Dairy Show organising committee whose dedication had ensured a most enjoyable and successful show.

National Dairy Show Director, John Kirby, thanked everyone involved - sponsors, exhibitors, trade stands, organising committee members, volunteers and Noel C. Duggan for use of the Green Glens Arena. John said that there were so many people involved without whose help and input the show could not take place. He said that all are important cogs in the overall National Dairy Show team success. He especially thanked Meurig and Jane as judges, the ring and cattle stewards and the tireless service of Cork club members for their ever constant assistance. On behalf of the Organising Committee John commended the IHFA staff for the dedicated help in helping to co-ordinate the big body of work involved.

Assessing the quality breeding at the National Dairy Show

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Hollie Keenan 1st in the Showmanship A class with Avril Helen, Chairperson National YMA and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA.

Rachel Corley 1st in the Showmanhship League B class with Mark Logan, Judge and Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer

Claire Kirby 1st in the Championship League C class with Mark Logan, Judge and Avril Helen, Chairperson National YMA.

Sinead O’Sullivan 3rd, Megan Boal 2nd, Rachel McNamara 1st in the Senior Handler class, sponsored by Dairygold

Cathal Dorian 3rd, Clodagh O’Sullivan 2nd, Amy Roche 1st in the Junior Handler class, pictured with Adrian Corbett, McDonnell Bros, sponsor

Jane Arrell, Handler judge, Rachel McNamara, Champion Handler with Eamon O’Sullivan, Osmonds, sponsors of Handler Championship 104

All Star Prance, owned by Eamon & Helen McLoughney, 1st in the Jersey Heifer born on or after 1st January 2016, with handler Cathal O’Sullivan, also pictured are Clodagh O’Sullivan, Helen, Cathal & Anna McLoughney with John Joe Dineen, Kerry Agribusiness, sponsor

Clonpaddin Snowy Fame, 1st in the Heifer born after Feb 2016 class, owned by Clonpaddin Holsteins, with handler Brian Hurley and Josephine Dineen, Carbery, sponsor

Ballyelan Seven Robin 1st in the heifer born between Nov ‘15 & Jan ’16 class with Jack O’Neill, handler, owned by Tom Lynch with Conor Lynch and Carl Smith, President Cork Holstein Friesian Association, representing Barrett Agri, Southern Farm & Fuel Supplies, sponsor.

Clonpaddin MPW Fame 2, 1st in the heifer born between July & October ’15, owned by Clonpaddin Holsteins, with handler Mark Hurley and Eamon Coleman, Eurogene AI, sponsor

Greenlea Stonewall Oceane, 1st in the heifer born between Jan-Jun ’15, owned by Padraic Greenan, handler Colin Todd with Kieran O’Donoghue, De Laval, sponsor

Knockbrown Stonewall Lady, 1st in the heifer born between July & Dec ’14, owned by the O’Sullivan family, with handler Stacey O’Sullivan and Tim Fitzmaurice, Dovea AI, sponsor.

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Greenlea Stonewall Oceane, owned by Padraic Greenan, Hon Mention Junior Champion, handler Colin Todd, Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2, owned by Clonpaddin Holsteins, Reserve Junior Champion, handler Mark Hurley, Junior Champion Knockbrown Stonewall Lady, owned by O’Sullivan family, handler Stacey O’Sullivan with Meurig James, Judge and Terry Dillon Munster Cattle Breeding Group, sponsor.

Moorshill E Nicola, 1st in the Jersey heifer born before 31st Dec ’15 with owner Lauren O’Toole (& Liam Murphy, with Meurig James, Judge & Carl Smith, President Cork Holstein Friesian Club, representing FBD Insurance, sponsor.

Ballythomas All Star Prance, Junior Jersey Champion owned by Eamon & Helen McLoughney, with Meurig James, Judge and John Kirby, Show Director representing Zoetis, sponsor.

Martin O’Donnell, Murckruss Mccutchen Ambrosia, owned by Jerome O’Leary confined heifer in milk with Denis O’Neill handler, Richard Trayers, Merial, sponsor and Jerome O’Leary.

Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, owned by Clonpaddin Holsteins, winner of the 2year old heifer in Milk, pictured is Gary Hurley with Cara Sheridan, MSD Animal Health, sponsor.

Yardgrove Fever Ona 2, owned by Bryan O’Connor, handler Paul Murphy winner of 3 year old heifer / cow in milk with Paul O’Connell, Crecora Mills, sponsor 106

Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, Intermediate Champion, owned by Clonpaddin Holsteins with Garry Hurley and Sean O’Leary, Ornua, sponsor

Abbotsley Tequila Roxy, winner Jersey Heifer in Milk with owner Rob Hancock and Michael O’Connor, Norbrook sponsor

Foherish Shottle Rhonda, 1st Confined Cow in Milk, handler Edwin Gaynor, Jerome O’Leary, owner, Martin O’Donnell, Sean O’Leary, IFA, sponsor

Muckruss Mcutchen Ambrosia, owned by Jerome O’Leary, handler Denis O’Neill, Hon Mention Confined Champion, Ballyelan Shottle Dellia ET, owned

by Noel Murphy, handler Noel Murphy, Reserve Confined Champion, Foherish Shottle Rhonda, Confined Champion with handler Edwin Gaynor, owner Jerome O’Leary and Gearoid Maher, Farmstore, sponsor

Laurelelm EX95 Glamour, first Jersey cow in milk, owned by Rickey & John Barrett, with Rickey Barrett, Paul Marron & Ken Reilly, Grassland Agro, sponsor

Ribblesdale Excitation Willow owned by Eamon & Helen McLoughney, handler Stephen McLoughlin, Reserve Overall Jersey Champion, Laurelelm EX95 Glamour, Overall Champion Jersey owned by Rickey & John Barrett, with Rickey Barrett, and Kevin Brady, Chairman Irish Jersey Society.

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Laurelmore Wyman Lavender, 1st senior 3 year old cow in milk, owned by John & Rickey Barrett, pictured is Johnny Barrett and Tadhg Buckley, AIB, sponsor

Drumlina Atwood Megan, 1st 4 year old Cow with joint owners Rory Timlin, David Boyd, Denis O’Neill pictured with Jerome O’Sullivan, Bank of Ireland, sponsor

Tubbertoby Sid Jenn, first 5 year old cow, pictured with owners Paul, Marguerite, Ella & Thea Flanagan, with sponsor Jack Hogan, Devenish Nutrition, sponsor

Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, 1st mature cow in milk with owner Rickey Barrett and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA, sponsor

Desmond Dundee Embrace ET, owned by Philip Jones & Roy Cromie, handler Gary Jones, with Tom Feeney, Dairygold, sponsor

Best Group of Three - Barrett family, Rickey Barrett, JJ O’Connor, Johnny Barrett with Meurig James, Judge, class sponsored by Zoetis 108

Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA, John Kirby, Show Director with Laurelelm Shottel Daffodil 2 Supreme Champion owned by the Barrett family, Rickey Barrett on halter with Stephen Cadogan, Irish Examiner, sponsor, Meurig James, Judge and Carlisle Smith, President Cork Holstein Friesian Club.

The Results CLASS 1 - Handler Class. Sponsored by Dairygold Handler aged 12 - 18 years inclusive on 1st Jan 2016 exhibiting a Holstein or Jersey calf born between 1st July & 31st Dec 16 1. Rachel McNamara 2. Megan Boal 3. Sinead O’Sullivan 4. Doireann Mulhall 5. Nicole McLoughlin 6. Kevin Smith CLASS 2 - Handler Class. Sponsored by McDonnell Bros Novice Handler aged Under 12 on 1st Jan 2016, exhibiting a Holstein or Jersey calf born in 2016.

1. Amy Roche 2. Clodagh O’Sullivan 3. Cathal Dorian 4. Manus Murphy 5. Aoife McNamara 6. Sarah Williamson Handler Championship - Sponsored by Osmonds Champion - Rachel McNamara Reserve - Megan Boal Hon. Mention - Amy Roche

CLASS 3J - Sponsored by Kerry Agri Jersey Heifer born on or after 1st January 2016 1. All-Star Prince, E & H McLoughney 2. Excitation Film Star, E & H McLoughney 3. Elitestreet Success Roxy, Elitestreet Genetics 4. Tequila Poppy, E & H McLoughney 5. Massrock LTK Daisey, Lehane Family 6. Ballyelan Tequila Louise, Tom Lynch Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Elitstreet Success Roxy, Elitestreet Genetics Highest EBI - Sprucegrove Val Sparkle, Aidan Foody CLASS 4 - Sponsored by Carbery Group Heifer born on or after February 1st 2016, led by handler 12 yrs or under on 1st Jan 2016 1. Clonpaddin Snowy Fame, G & J Hurley 2. Lisnalty Lorraine 285, Paul Hannan 3. Cahirmee Beau Irl, Pat Smith 4. Barna Topshot Snowflake, M & E McNamara 5. Massrock S1038 Irene, Lehane Family 6. Counguilla Aft Aroma 2, John & N Walsh Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Clonpaddin Snowy Fame, G & J Hurley

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Highest EBI - Everground Star 37, M & Ml Laffan

Champion - Knockbrown Stonewall Lady, O’Sullivan Family Reserve - Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2, J & G Hurley Hon. Mention - Greenlea Stonewall Oceane, Padraic Greenan

CLASS 5 - Sponsored by Barrett Agri / Southern Farm Fuels Heifer born between 1st Nov 2015 & Jan 31st 2016 1. Ballyelan Seven Robin, Tom Lynch 2. Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia, Keypoint & Cunningham 3. Ballyboy Embrace Carmen, Jim & Una Sinnott 4. Mullaghlands Enforcer Fawn, Patrick Gaynor 5. Lisnacunna Armani Mandy, Pat Coffey 6. Leagh Armani Pledge, Tim Fitzmaurice

CLASS 9J - Sponsored by FBD Insurance Jersey heifer born before 31st Dec 2015 not in milk 1. Mooreshill E Nicola, L & S Murphy 2. Mooreshill PWI Nikki, Patrick Ahern 3. Massrock PWI Brunette 3, Lehane Family 4. Mullaghlands Ipod Swiss, Patrick Gaynor 5. Suirvalley IP Prince, D Curtin & J Savage 6. Mullaghlands Pride Starlight, Patrick Gaynor

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Ballyelan Seven Robin, Tom Lynch Highest EBI - Everground Star Texel 36, Ml & M Laffan

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Mooreshill PWI Nikki, Patrick Ahern Highest EBI - Gabriel Sparkles Laura, Robert Shannon

CLASS 6 - Sponsored by Eurogene AI Heifer born between 1st July & 31st October 2015 1. Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2, J & G Hurley 2. Sprucegrove Armain A Peggy, Keypoint & Cunningham 3. Knockbrown Fraiko Precesta 3, O’Sullivan Family 4. Mounteen Palermo Linda, John G. Kirby 5. Cahirmee Alborix Chelsie, Pat Smith 6. Sprucegrove Apples Peggy, Keypoint & Cunningham

Junior Jersey Champion - Sponsored by Zoetis Champion - All-Star Prince, E & H McLoughney Reserve - Excitation Film Star, E & H McLoughney Hon. Mention - Mooreshill E Nicola, L & S Murphy CLASS 10 - Sponsored by Merial Confined heifer in milk 1. Muckruss Mcutchen Ambrosia, Jerome O’Leary 2. Rathrone Sally, Dermot Flynn 3. Lisnalty Shower 713, Paul Hannan 4. Boleybawn Talent Jasmine, Noel Rothwell 5. Ballycannon Pnh Rita, Pat Shanahan

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2, J & G Hurley Highest EBI - Knockbrown Fraiko Ruby, O’Sullivan Family CLASS 7 - Sponsored by DeLaval Heifer born between 1st January & 30th June 2015 1. Greenlea Stonewall Oceane, Padraic Greenan 2. Lissue Doorman Faith, S & P McLoughlin 3. Cahirmee Acme Presence, Patrick Smith 4. Ballyboy Armani Carmen, J & U Sinnott 5. Mirah Axn Elle, Michael Freeney 6. Lumville E Danoise, R & RT Whelan

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Rathrone Sally, Dermot Flynn Highest EBI - Ballycannon Pnh Rita, Pat Shanahan Best Udder - Muckruss Mcutchen Ambrosia, Jerome O’Leary CLASS 11 - Sponsored by MSD Animal Health 2 year old heifer in milk born on / after 1st Mar ‘14 1. Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, J & G Hurley 2. Ballinafinn Atwood Anna, D & T Bourke 3. Emerald Doorman Promis, Donal & Thomas Neville 4. Clonpaddin Windbrook Fame 2 ET, J & G Hurley 5. Greenlea Shottle Pledge, Padraic Greenan 6. Lumville Abbey, R & RT Whelan

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Greenlea Stonewall Oceane, Padraic Greenan Highest EBI - Emerald Deman Papoose, Donal & T Neville CLASS 8 - Sponsored by Dovea AI Heifer born between 1st July & 31st Dec. 2014 1. Knocbrown Stonewall Lady, O’Sullivan Family 2. Coolnamara Fever Z, L & S Murphy 3. Shanawayhill Tulip, Mary McCarthy

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, J & G Hurley Highest EBI - Emerald Doorman Promis, Donal & Thomas Neville Best Udder - Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, J & G Hurley

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Knocbrown Stonewall Lady, O’Sullivan Family Highest EBI - Knocbrown Stonewall Lady, O’Sullivan Family

CLASS 12 - Sponsored by Crecora Mills Junior 3 year old heifer/cow in milk born between 1st Sept ‘13 & 28th Feb ‘14 1. Yardgrove Fever Ona 2, Bryan O’Connor

Junior Holstein Champion - Sponsored by Munster AI 110

4. Potterswalls Lexington Veronica, P Coffey & P Ahern 5. Clydevalley Pride Twinkle, Patrick Ahern 6. Bluestone JJ Louise, E & H McLoughney

2. Rathrone Sally, Dermot Flynn 3. Denmire Doorman Marie Anne 8, Hugh Dwyer 4. Ballyelan Aftershock Lustre, Tom Lynch 5. Baldonnell Fever Raquel 2, C & J Dowling 6. Boleybawn Talent Jasmine, Noel Rothwell

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Laurelelm Glamour EX95, R & J Barrett Highest EBI - Laurelelm Glamour EX95 , R & J Barrett Best Udder - Laurelelm Glamour EX95, R & J Barrett

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Rathrone Sally, Dermot Flynn Highest EBI - Denmire Doorman Marie Anne 8, Hugh Dwyer Best Udder - Rathrone Sally, Dermot Flynn

Overall Jersey Champion & Exhibitor Bred Champion Sponsored by Irish Jersey Society Champion - Laurelelm Glamour EX95 , R & J Barrett Reserve - Ribblesdale Excitation Willow, E & H McLoughney Hon. Mention - Abbotsley Tequila Roxy, Elitestreet Genetics

Intermediate Holstein Champion - Sponsored by ORNUA Champion - Clonpaddin Lavanguard Flavour, J & G Hurley Reserve - Ballinafinn Atwood Anna, D & T Bourke Hon. Mention - Muckruss Mcutchen Ambrosia, Jerome O’Leary

Jersey Exhibitor Bred Championship - Sponsored By Irish Jersey Society Exhibitor Bred Champion - Laurelelm Glamour EX95 , R & J Barrett

CLASS 13 J- Sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories Jersey heifer in milk 1. Abbotsley Tequila Roxy, Elitestreet Genetics 2. Sprucegrove Redpath Sangria, Aidan Foody 3. Kilgarriffe Madeline, Richard Helen 4. Mooreshill G Sue 2, Patrick Ahern 5. Rapid bay UK RB Lets Dance, Timothy Leahy 6. Massrock PYC Rosie, Lehane Family

CLASS 16 - Sponsored by Allied Irish Bank Senior 3 year old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Aug ‘13 1. Laurelmore Wyman Lavander, J & R Barrett 2. Dalevalley Gwy Embrace 2, Boyd/O’Neill 3. Sprucegrove Lavanguard Peggy, S & A Foley 4. Ballyboy Windbrook Carmen, J & U Sinnott 5. Everground Bonny 15, Ml & M Laffan 6. Robinview Dempsey Fran, Michael McGrath

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Sprucegrove Redpath Sangria, Aidan Foody Highest EBI - Mooreshill G Sue 2, Patrick Ahern Best Udder - Abbotsley Tequila Roxy, Elitestreet Genetics

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Laurelmore Wyman Lavander, J & R Barrett Highest EBI - Laurelmore Wyman Lavander, J & R Barrett Best Udder - Laurelmore Wyman Lavander, J & R Barrett

CLASS 14 - Sponsored by IFA Confined cow in milk 1. Foherish Shottle Rhonda, Jerome O’Leary 2. Ballyelan Shottle Dellia ET, Noel Murphy 3. Dock Goldwyn Marie 2, Sean Meade 4. Everground Bonny 15, Ml & M Laffan 5. Palmrock Nancy 123, Padraic Carr 6. Thevalley Atwood Primrose, Noel Hennessy

CLASS 17 - Sponsored by Bank of Ireland 4 year old cow born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec ‘12 1. Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/Greenan/O’Neill 2. Greenlea Lauthority Pledge, Padraic Greenan 3. Clongowes Sid Almeric 2, Bryan O’Connor 4. Laurelmore Stonewall Ravena, J & R Barrett 5. Monamore Torch 290, T & J Kelly 6. Robinview Lxc Lina, Michael McGrath

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Foherish Shottle Rhonda, Jerome O’Leary Highest EBI - Foherish Shottle Rhonda, Jerome O’Leary Best Udder - Foherish Shottle Rhonda, Jerome O’Leary Confined Champion - Sponsored by Farm Store Champion - Foherish Shottle Rhonda, Jerome O’Leary Reserve - Ballyelan Shottle Dellia ET, Noel Murphy Hon. Mention - Abbotsley Tequila Roxy, Elitestreet Genetics

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/Greenan/O’Neill Highest EBI - Laurelmore Stonewall Ravena, J & R Barrett Best Udder - Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/Greenan/ O’Neill

CLASS 15J - Sponsored by Grassland Agro Jersey cow in milk 1. Laurelelm Glamour EX95 , R & J Barrett 2. Ribblesdale Excitation Willow, E & H McLoughney 3. Laurelelm Vindication Poppy, R & J Barrett

CLASS 18 - Sponsored by Devenish Nutrition 5 yr old cow in milk born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec ‘11 1. Tubbertoby Sid Jenn, Paul Flannagan 2. Ballyelan Shottle Dellia ET, Noel Murphy 111

3. Lisnacunna Dee Beauty Red ET, Pat Coffey 4. Laurelelm Dragon Macushala, R & J Barrett 5. Monamore Mc C Margot, T & J Kelly 6. Coolrue Integrity Lynn 6, K & S Kelly

Everground Star Texel 36, Ml & M Laffan National Dairy Show 2016 Highest EBI Jersey Sponsored by Boveq Scanning Pat Ahern

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Tubbertoby Sid Jenn, Paul Flannagan Highest EBI - Monamore Mc C Margot, T & J Kelly Best Udder - Tubbertoby Sid Jenn, Paul Flannagan

Irish Examiner National Dairy Show 2016 SUPREME CHAMPION - Sponsored by Irish Examiner Champion - Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett Reserve - Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/Greenan/ O’Neill/Moore Hon. Mention - Laurelmore Wyman Lavander, J & R Barrett

CLASS 19 - Sponsored by IHFA Mature cow in milk born before 31st Dec ‘11 1. Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett 2. Desmond Dundee Embrace, P Jones/R Cromie 3. Evergreen Duplex Ebony, L & S Murphy 4. Glaslough Talent Harri, D & K Boyd 5. Monamore SA Durene ET, T & J Kelly

Exhibitor Bred Championship & Reserve - Sponsored by Colin Johnson Champion - Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett Reserve - Drumlina Atwood Megan, Boyd/Greenan/ O’Neill/Moore

Best Exhibitor Bred Animal - Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett Highest EBI - Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett Best Udder - Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett CLASS 20 - Sponsored by Dairygold Production Class: Judged on conformation. Confined to cows having produced over 3,000kgs lifetime combined fat & protein.

1. Desmond Dundee Embrace ET, P Jones/R Cromie 2. Evergreen Duplex Ebony, L & S Murphy 3. Glaslough Talent Harri, D & K Boyd 4. Monamore SA Durene ET, T & J Kelly CLASS 21 - Sponsored by Zoetis Group of 3 females owned by exhibitor 1. Laurelelm 2. Glaslough 3. Monamore 4. Clonpaddin 5. Ballyboy National Dairy Show 2016 Best Udder - Sponsored by Southern Milling Laurelelm Shottle Daffodil 2, R & J Barrett National Dairy Show 2016 Premier Breeder - Sponsored

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IHFA Showcase at the National Ploughing Championships 2016 A Pedigree Registered Holstein Friesian heifer calf was 1st prize in the free competition held at the Irish Holstein Friesian Association pavilion at the National Ploughing Championships. Entry to the competition was free, based on an estimated guess of the total kgs of milk solids produced by one of the Holstein Friesian cows on display. The team of seven cows, all in-milk, was a showcase of the efficient production and wide genetic variation inherent within the breed. Average values for these cows was;

Ging (Ballyclider), Bill O’ Keeffe (Churchclara).

Tadhg Sweeney from nearby Kilcormac, bred the calf offered in the free draw, “Frankford Classic Aero” which was sponsored by the IHFA.

Kgs of Milk Solids per Lactation 658.4 Protein % 3.54 % EBI € 142 Calving Interval - 17.1 days No. of Lactations 4.4 Classification

VG 89.4

The daily milking of the cows within the pavilion drew large crowds every day, as for many visitors it was a novel attraction. The expanded pavilion also included Volac and the Irish Equine Centre with a bustling presence of large crowds over the three days of the Ploughing event.

Tadhg Sweeney, Frankford herd, with Charles Gallagher, CE, at the announcement of the 1st prize winner of the Ploughing Competition

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IHFA Staff at the National Ploughing Championships 2016

Congratulations to the Winners of the IHFA Free Draw at the Ploughing 2016 1st Prize - Pedigree Registered Friesian Heifer Calf sponsored by IHFA - Trevor Stephenson, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.

2nd Prize - €1,000 worth of Ecosyl silage additive sponsored by Volac, won by Pat Connolly, Enfield, Co. Meath.

3rd Prize - Voucher for BVD tests sponsored by the Irish Equine Centre, won by Kevin Breen, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly.

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Laura Scanlan and CE Charles Gallagher performing the draw for the 3rd prize sponsored by the Irish Equine Centre

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CE Charles Gallagher with Pat Cahil, Volac, drawing the 2nd prize winner in the free competition

Profiling The Officers Of The Regional Clubs Mary Rafferty Brackvale Herd Breffni Oriel Club My name is Mary Rafferty and our family farm is located on the northern periphery of Monaghan town, just off the busy N2 Dublin - Derry road. I’m married to Paddy and we have two girls Denise and Andrea.

In the early eighties we bought our first pedigree cow at a Moneymore sale and shortly afterward started milk recording. Upgrading to pedigree status with the then IFBA was the next progression. Milk recording and registrations continued and gave an increased appetite to breed a better animal and improve feeding regimes, thus producing greater cow yields. This progression required an increased level of focus and attention to detail in all aspects, which we take pride in and continue to the present day. Buying the odd cow or heifer at sales created a further interest in feeding and management systems for all cows and followers. Pedigree registration, verified records of good yields and classification records were certainly of benefit in valuation terms following a major TB breakdown in 2009.

Denise, Paddy, Andrea and Mary Rafferty host Breffni Oriel Club Stock Judging last year with a commemorative cake for IHFA 50th Anniversary

The herd consists of 55 Pedigree Registered Holstein cows and followers and most male calves born are reared to beef along with 60-80 bought-in beef animals.

IHFA classification service has proven to be a valuable service and is a great source of education on classification day. The staff in Clonakilty have been most helpful to me as secretary and herd owner over the years.

Some of the major milestones in my 27-year career as secretary include the IHFA Open Day in our club in 119

1997, Expo in Cavan in 1994, ‘95, ‘96 and ’98, and the birth of our club Herds Competition.

In 2012 we celebrated 40 years of Breffni Oriel with many noted events and in 2015 we acknowledged the 50th Anniversary of IHFA at a stockjudging event at my home. Another item of great achievement has been the fund raising events held for local charities, namely Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care, Macmillan Cancer Care, Riding for the Disabled and The Holy Family School in Cootehill.

It is at these events that I saw the true colours of our club members

shine through as they donated money and worked together to make these events a worthy success.

In 2015 I was awarded a ‘Breed Recognition Award’ from IHFA and earlier this year I was surprisingly awarded the ‘National Hall of Fame Award’ at a gala function in Athlone.

As secretary I have worked with three CEO’s, eleven chairmen and tens of committee members and many past and present club members. On this occasion I would like to thank one and all, to many friends in other clubs that I have met during this term and I look forward to remaining a dedicated club member, whatever the role, for many years to come.

Like many other clubs, a vital ingredient that we should never forget is the sponsors involved. Without these people, both past and present, events could not take place. Many thanks all involved.

In order to keep any club vibrant we must have an active YMA section that is encouraged and helped by senior members to give the next generation a good starting point.

stein Friesians.

The farm also runs Pedigree Angus and Hereford cattle alongside a sheep enterprise.

Most of the cows are calved in spring with the remaining 1015% calving in the autumn. All the heifer calves are reared as replacements with surplus calved Ardnasalem Drake Walburga EX93 3E National Dairy Show heifers sold. A Champion 2011, owned and exhibited by the Murphy family selection of bull and matched accordingly to the sire calves are kept from the herd’s top which will help maximise the genetic genetic merit cows to be sold as potential of her offspring. The traits breeding bulls. emphasised include - good conformation, dairy strength, sound udders, As a family we have always had a legs and feet, volume of milk solids deep interest in breeding pedigree and protein %. In the current climate stock. The pedigree status increases we are now been paid based on milk the value of the herd and enables solids therefore it’s of fundamental us to make informed breeding deimportance that we try to improve cisions towards developing the type our milk components. of herd we want to milk. The overall objective has always been to breed Cow families have played a signifia balanced cow. When selecting sires cant role in the development of the each cow is looked at individually

With regard to the future landscape of the dairy industry, the past year has proven challenging with the dip in milk price, however one must retain a positive outlook. Like all committed dairy farmers, I wish for increased milk returns so as to maintain a fairly decent standard of living for farm families and the continued prosperity of our Black & White breed.

Andrea Murphy Goldenfield Herd Carlow Kilkenny Club The Goldenfield Herd was established in 1976 by my parents John and Aileen. The milking herd consists of 130 Pedigree Registered Hol-

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herd. A number of homebred families continue to do well in the herd today, with some choice purchases down through the years adding to the value of the herd. A cow family that has flourished over the years are the Susie’s. The foundation cow of this family was an EX92 Royal Flush. She produced butterfat of over 5% and protein up to 4.24% and lasted in the herd until the ripe age of 17 years.

This family currently has 4 generations milking in the herd.

The Markwell Raven family has excelled with ‘Goldenfield Gold Raven’

by Goldwyn now in her 3rd lactation classified EX91. This cow epitomises the type of animal we are striving to breed. She produced 1,000kgs of milk solids in her 2nd lactation going in calf to the first service each year and continues to have a favourable calving interval pattern. At present her 3 sons Raphael, Rascal and Erin are in Progressive Genetics/Munster AI with Raphael and Rascal currently been sold in Australia.

Other families in the herd are Promis (Windy Knoll), Fame, Supra, Lustre, Royalty, Yelena (Coyne-Farms), Ann (Inch), Arizona (Boleybawn), Mary (Creva) and Amelia (Glensilagh).

Classification enables us to pin point the strengths and weaknesses of each individual cow, taking the guess work out of bull selection.

From a young age we were always encouraged to take part in club stock judging and attend club field evenings. These club events are invaluable sources of knowledge and information.

Showing stock has always been an enjoyable aspect of pedigree breeding. A highlight for the family was when ‘Ardnasalem Drake Walburga EX93’ was awarded Supreme Champion at the National Dairy Show 2011. Her herdmate ‘Golden-

field Fever Fame 2 VG87 2yr old’ won the incalf heifer class at the National Dairy Show 2014. ‘Goldenfield Kid Emerald VG 87 2yr old’ was placed 1st in the confined calved heifer class and was Reserve Confined Champion in 2005.

Richard and Treasa Forde with their children Brody, Tom and Abbie

I have been lucky enough to represent Ireland in EYBS, Belgium and also Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) rally, winning 1st place in my handling class, Overall Honourable Mention in the showmanship and first place in the stock-judging competition. During my travels in Australia and New Zealand I spent time working with and showing animals for ‘Cairnhill’, ‘Fraser’ ‘Strongbark’ and ‘Co-Coch’ Holsteins.

As a family we have been fortunate enough to achieve some success and enjoyment at YMA, local shows, stock judging and in the club herd’s competitions.

Richard Forde Coolehill Herd Cork Club The Coolehill Pedigree Registered herd currently consists of 170 milking cows, 50 of whom calve in autumn and winter months with the remaining calving during spring. Annually, we rear 50 to 60 heifer calves as replacement breeding stock with the remainder sold as young calves.

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family history and association with the Cork Holstein Friesian Breeders and I enjoy assisting the club, currently in the capacity of secretary.

Grading the herd up to pedigree has added deep interest and is a great motivator to continually improve the herd. Key cow families include; Meg, Haitienne, Frost and Dora. Longevity, and strength of breeding are among the hallmarks of maternal breeding and this is epitomised by Coolehill Damion Teenie EX93 3E, Coolehill VB Meg EX91 2E, Coolehill EN Dora EX90.

Some choice purchases have also been made over the years and there is impressive stock in the herd from such families are Dellia, Tracy, Spottie, Tonair, Petrelle, Rinella and Gretchen.

The herd won 1st place in the Senior Over 80 Cow Section of the Cork Herds Competition last year. It was very rewarding for the uniformity of the herd to gain recognition.

When breeding we try to strike a balance between production and functional type. All farmers strive to achieve longevity and capture mature yields of cows that last year after year. Functional traits are so important in providing a solid struc-

ture. I aim to breed a 8,000-9,000 litre cow that lasts for at least 6 lactations, has good fertility, plenty of strength and is of moderate stature.

John O’Dea Kildare Club

In 2015, the herd averaged 664kgs of milk solids. As part of progress into the future I feel we need to push on to over 700kgs of milk solids through increasing fat and protein percent while maintaining milk volume.

Regarding sire selection, both proven and genomic bulls have been used. I feel in the future that I will try to use more proven bulls as I would be more confident in the stability of proofs. I try to steer away from bulls that are negative on health traits.

Mary and John O’Dea

We avail of IHFA classification services each year and find it useful to have an independent, unbiased eye to point out areas that need improving in the herd. Many years ago when we started classifying, the classifier advised me to use the best bulls I could afford in order to improve the herd. That advice is as true today as it was back then. Try and tick as many boxes as possible on your list of criteria!

I am one of the founding members of the Kildare club, which was established in 1980. My involvement has included serving in most of the officer positions and I have been PRO the past five years. I have been involved in cattle breeding for nearly 50 years, having grown up on a mainly dairy farm near Kilmallock in Co. Limerick. As the eldest of seven children, I helped my parents with the cows and pigs on the farm from an early age.

I feel strongly that it is important to get involved in your local breeders club. The strength of the club is improved by discussing and embracing new & different ideas and opinions. I got involved in YMA as a young man and I hope my children will do the same when the time is right. Based on my own experience I am very confident they will meet some fantastic people in the Association.

Following the completion of the Leaving Certificate and some early years studying in a seminary I moved to Pallaskenry Agricultural College. The work experience element provided me with some fantastic experiences, the highlight being placement on the noted Galway herd of the Lahiffe family near Gort. This was my first experience of a pedigree herd and working with high yielding cows.

Following college, my first management position was on a pedigree and commercial beef farm in East Cork with Hibernian Livestock Ltd. There, I had my first experience of producing bull beef and growing maize.

While there I also met my wife Mary.

We married in 1972 and have been blessed with a family of three.

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I joined the staff of Clongowes Wood College in May 1976 as farm manager. This was a busy position, overseeing the mixed farming enterprise, producing wholesome food for the 400 college students and 100 staff and community. Any surplus produce was sold in the Dublin market.

The total area farmed extended to 500 acres, of which 350 acres was located within the college grounds.

Within a short period, a decision was made to convert the farm enterprise into all dairying. It was a big undertaking to put the infrastructure in place. Initially, spring milk production was envisaged, however, Avonmore/Glanbia opened a new liquid milk facility in Ballitore around this time and they offered liquid quota. The herd availed of this option and started producing milk all year round.

Pat Fanning joined the staff as dairy manager in 1981 and went on to give dedicated service. Quality heifers from autumn calving herds were purchased as part of the new herd initiative. Heifers were purchased from some of the top breeders in the country. Through IFBA services we graded up the remainder of the herd to pedigree status.

I remained in Clongowes until 2000.

At this time, IHFA was increasing field staff. I applied and started work in April 2000 and continued until 2005.

In January 2006, I commenced employment with Eurogene A.I Services as a sales and breeding advisor covering the North East area. In the past year, I have been ‘scaling down’ as I plan to retire at the end of year. As they say, “Time and tide waits for no one”.

In general, my ideal profitable cow would be medium-sized, of good type and calving once a year. She would produce 500kgs of solids on about 600kgs of a balanced ration (for spring calving-herds, and double that amount of concentrate fed in autumn calving herds) stocked at 3 animals per hectare.

The herd was established in the 1950’s by Thomas O’Connor in Ranaleen, near Currow in mid Kerry.

Thomas and son, John Joe, sold that farm and moved to Caherbreagh, which is at the edge of Tralee town, in 1968 with 16 cows. The herd has developed over the years from that base.

I believe it is healthy to have a broad range of interests and have remained true to this ethos. Aside from the Kildare club I have been a member of the Clane church choir for over 35 years. I also follow all sport especially hurling and played at a competitive level throughout Limerick, Galway, Cork and Kildare over the years.

The first heifer bought-in cost £75 in 1960, at the time land locally was costing £45 per acre! In 1978 my father became Secretary of the Kerry Friesian Breeders Club and travelled North to buy Quaker daughters from the Millisle herd gratefully assisted

by Des O’ Connor’s astute eye and wise experience.

Leo O’Connor Ranaleen Herd Kerry Club I am the current Treasurer of the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club.

Together with my father JJ and family we manage the Ranaleen Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd. In total there are three hundred cows with an average production of 8,540 litres at 4.28%f fat and 3.31% protein.

All heifer calves are reared as replacement stock and for sale. The sale of surplus heifers, cows and bulls is a valued part of the dairy enterprise and it is pleasing to receive positive feedback from purchasers. Indeed Ranaleen stock has been bought for customers near and far including Russia, Malta, Kazakhstan. We have a loyal customer base within Munster.

Herd calving pattern is split 40% autumn and 60% spring. All cows are buffer fed zerograzed grass in the shoulders of the year. Average meal feeding on an annual basis is 1.7 tonnes per cow.

Early bulls to feature were Eynotord Clodema, Stackpool Shamdic, Riverhill Tullier and on to Merston Yachtman, Bert, Hanoverhill Starbuck, ToMar Blackstar, Ugela Bell. In recent times several O-Man sons, Lynbrook Classic, Fraiko, Pimorin, Ardnasalem Seven Picston Shottle and a number of his sons. Stock bulls have also been used to good effect. A select purchase of a small number of ET baby male calves are made most years, who are then reared within the overall herd management and those bulls that we are impressed with at breeding age are retained as sires.

Pedigree status adds value to your herd and your business. Becoming a member of your local club and getting involved provides a pathway to meet like-minded dairy farmers and from there the depth of knowledge can be expanded. Pedigree allows herd owners and potential customers to recognise the true genetics of your herd. Milk recording and pedigree registration can identify for you the steps of development for the herd. It is up to the herd owner to add and adapt the traits of importance such as volume of milk solids, feet & legs etc. The amount of data available is vast.

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The herd is backed by home-bred cow families such as Blackie, Bunny, Cherry, Queen, Lady and Mary.

The herd breeding policy is to breed medium size cows with power and strength. We select AI sires carefully with close attention to many traits including chest width, rump width, body capacity, feet & legs and udders. Cows must have functionality, on this farm they are expected to walk long distances and to consume large quantities of grass from March to late October (weather permitting).

Tall or frail cows are of no use to us.

In terms of production, ideally bulls will have + 300 kgs milk, + 30 kgs milk solids and positive for protein %.

IHFA has streamlined the pedigree process and also the certificates. The catalogue service has been a positive step forward in helping sales and promotion of the breed. It is important that IHFA keeps the breed pure and to communicate the message that crossbreeding is not the solution for the Irish dairy Industry. The level of data available on a range of traits is huge when you consider the Holstein Friesian population worldwide.

It is up to us to harness this potential within the Black & White.

There are those who espouse crossbreeding en mass however in my view this misses the bigger picture as they don’t appreciate the costs involved in milking extra cows, taking on extra land, building larger sheds, increasing slurry storage capacity and so on.

My own view and advice to the next generation of dairy farmers is to make sure that you feed your cows so that they reach their potential. This cannot be done from grass alone. Be careful with decision making and trust what has served past generations well. It is very enjoyable to become a member of your local Holstein Frie-

sian breeders club. It is a valuable forum to develop contacts, network and listen to a broad range of opinions. It is important to work with a modern Holstein Friesian herd that is adaptable for grazing conditions and Winter milk production to maximise milk sales and achieve seasonality bonuses. Keep the breed pure, select the traits that impact on your own system. There is a vast selection of bulls within the breed available through AI. Zone in on the information and apply it to your objectives for your herd. The volume of milk and milk solids produced is crucial. Adopt a ruthless approach to culling stock that does not meet your expectations.

The workload involved can be very heavy during the peak months of activity. Don’t be slow to bring in additional help to ease the burden, it is only fair that family time should be provided for.

As a family, we were delighted to host the Kerry Club field evening and stock judging in the summer of 2014.

The herd has participated in the Club’s annual herds competition over a number of years. It is invaluable opportunity to listen to the experience of knowledgeable judges. It is an excellent competition and the club is to be commended for its quality.

The herd has won several individual heifer/cow awards and was placed 1st in the Junior section 2011, 2nd Intermediate section 2013 and 2nd in the Senior Cow Autumn section 2014.

Enda Neville Lynally Herd Laois Offaly Club I work as a Technical Advisor for Celtic Sea Minerals and I am also involved in the running of my family farm outside Tullamore in Co. Offaly.

The Lynally herd was established in 1997 by my parents Oliver and Martina Neville. In the early days, the Lynally herd contained many cows from the Mucklagh herd, which my father and grandfather graded up to pedigree status in 1987. We also purchased some cow families from the Tarabella herd, owned by my grandfather, Tommy Finlay.

The current annual herd average is 7,718kgs of milk with 4.18% fat and 3.54% protein. Our herd has an average EBI of €69, with €27 coming from milk and €12 from fertility. The production system that we operate is based on optimising the use of home grown forage on a fragmented land base. This is done through incorporating a conventional grazing system with zero-grazing and TMR feeding. Most of our cows (80%) calve in spring and the rest (20%) calve in

autumn.

Our most prominent cow family is the Daisy’s, who go back to a homebred cow called Mucklagh Daisy and was part of the original herd that was graded up to pedigree status back in 1987. To this day, there are many Daisy cows in our herd and they share the same characteristics (excellent fertility and super udders) which has been crucial to their survival and prominence over the years.

Another good international cow family within our herd is the Cookie family. The Cookie cows are very fertile, are high producing and have tremendous longevity. Lynally Oman Cookie, classified EX91, is a 10 year-old cow who started her 9th lactation in February 2016, she has calved every year for the past 9 years and has a current annual average of 8,043kgs of milk with 4.75% fat and 3.56% protein (670kgs milk solids).

Members of the Cookie family also featured on the IHFA team of cows on display at the Ploughing Championships in recent years.

The Jolie family, who came from the

Our family was delighted and humbled when the Club honoured my father John Joe with a Lifetime Achievement award in 2012.

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vival of your dairy farm. In my view, the one-dimensional breeding programmes for milk and type, which was common in some parts of the world, has had a detrimental impact on some traits. So as dairy farmers in Ireland, I think we are lucky to have the tools at our disposal to breed fertile, high producing dairy cows that survive and last in the herd for many years.

Lynally Oman Cookie EX91

Tarabella herd, has also made a big impression on our herd over the years with many members prominent in the herd today. They are strong, high producing, no nonsense cows.

Our first Jolie, Tarabella ESZ Jolie classified EX90, is a 12 year-old cow in her 11th lactation with an average annual production of 8,884kgs of milk with 4.48% fat and 3.46% protein (711kgs of milk solids). Our herd is also home to some other high profile cow families such as: August, Dellia, Lauren and Val. Our main breeding goal is to produce a robust, medium size cow with good legs and feet, goes in-calf first time every year and produces 600kgs of milk solids per year.

Therefore, the main criteria when selecting bulls are EBI, protein production, kgs of milk solids and functional type. We have been using Triple A mating programme for the last number of years and find it very effective at producing balanced cows, giving them the physical attributes to fully express their genetic potential.

Selecting for EBI has also been effective at improving the fertility and milk solids production of our herd.

Some bulls that have had a positive effect on our herd over the years include: Oman, Jerudo, Keet, Mascol,

Gibor, Supersonic and Flateur in the early days.

Membership of the IHFA has opened my eyes to a diverse network of people who are passionate about cows and have the ability to identify good cows without looking at any index.

Through participation at field evenings and calf shows over the years, I have learned to identify and analyse different physical traits in dairy cows. While many people differ in their breeding objectives, having an appreciation for these conformation traits and how they affect the subsequent production and health of that cow should be central to any breeding programme.

If I was to give my advice to anyone starting out on a career in dairy farming it would be to keep an open mind, make sure you enjoy what you do, spend time with your cows, choose a production system that suits your talents and a cow to suit your chosen system.

Edward Fitzgerald Toberfort Herd Limerick Clare Club I’m farming in Tobernea, Effin, Kilmallock Co. Limerick with my wife Olivia and my parents Michael and Catherine. Olivia also works as a reflexologist, which ties in very handy when fixing those aches and pains brought on by farm work. We’re milking 80 cows, spring calving, with the cows yielding 9,500kgs at 3.80bf and 3.45pr with a 6 week calving rate of 75%.

The herd was established by my faI believe that dairy farming should be an enjoyable experience but must also be run like a business. It is therefore important to ensure that you focus on breeding cows that will have a positive impact on the profitability and sur- Edward and Olivia Fitzgerald with Edward’s parents, Michael and Catherine

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ther in 1986, and he would have purchased some pedigree animal back then. We graded up the balance of the herd in 2010 and it was then that we discovered the amount of information we had on our cows.

With pedigree status we can see the more profitable cow families, and it is these cow families that we breed from. Select breeding policy decisions are the best way to increase farm profit without unnecessarily increasing herd size.

We have won awards with one of our Aspens in Limerick Clare Herds Competition, but when it comes to fertility it would have to be the Aisling cow family with Toberfort EZB Aisling 184 completing 15 lactations and milking 8,441kgs at 3.73bf and 3.44pr in her 14th lactation, 367 day calving interval lifetime. The protein family would be the Aspen family with Toberfort GMI Alpine 491 EX90 milking 9,581kgs at 4.75bf and 3.76pr in her 5th lactation, and just about to complete her 11th lactation. We are excited to be starting a new cow family this year with a daughter of Ridgefield Dundee Portea EX95.

longevity.

A great tool for helping me to drive the herd in the direction I want to go is the IHFA classification service.

Interaction with the classifier is very important because they will give an unbiased assessment.

In 1999 my father Michael was runner up in the All Ireland Upjohn Quality Milk Awards, having won the Golden Vale Quality Milk Awards the previous year. In 2013, I won the NDC & Kerrygold Milk Quality Awards. This year we were delighted to have won the Limerick Clare club Elite Spring Section.

Young farmers starting out should know the type of cow that best suits their system, after all this will be the raw material for their farming lifetimes. No-one knows your farm better than you. Also take advice from experience - Daddy Knows Best! And remember it’s kgs solids sold we are now being paid for.

Brendan Clarke Lissispin Herd North Eastern Club Generations of my family have been farming in this area down the years, with a milking herd of cows established in the 1950s. My father Tom started milking with a pipeline system and the herd consisted of 40 cows. Pedigree Friesians were sought after from the outset with my father buying from such herds as; Kinvara, Troycastle and Rocklyn. Initially, my father had a milk round delivering milk into Ardee before moving on to supplying milk to Drogheda and Dundalk dairies. After finishing school, I began farming here in Mullenstown, Ardee in 1973. In the early years before a local club existed we were members of the Breffni Oriel club.

The North Eastern Friesian Breeders was formed in 1976 and we are still enjoying being involved in the club forty years later.

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A challenge that I set for myself at the outset was to see if I could breed a cow that would develop into Excellent (EX) on confor mation. Having maintained a written reBrendan Clarke and Rita Eivers - Club President, with Alec Bryan, cord down IHFA President and CE Charles Gallagher at the North Eastern Club’s through the 40th Anniversary dinner dance years it is to increase milk solids output while pleasing to maintaining current production levels. reflect on the fact that 27 Lissispin Legs & feet and udder structure - in- bred cows have attained EX status. cluding central ligament - are very Cow families are the bedrock for any important considerations in bull se- herd and key families here include; lection. I believe it’s better to make Daisy, Dory, Roxy, Papoose, Lass, gradual and steady progress over Rhonda and also the Delia family time, to complement rather than sac- sourced from the Boynevale herd of rifice past achievements.

Brendan Mennis and family.

Following the most recent IHFA classification inspection there are 10 EX, 46 VG and 24 GP cows on conformation in the herd.

I aim to maximise the role of grazed grass in the diet. Cows are turned out in March, weather permitting, and this year we have been fortunate that the favourable autumn months allowed cows to remain outdoors until early November.

I believe in the mantra that common sense should apply, especially in terms of cow nutrition and in dealing with the weather! Our emphasis is on keeping things as simple as possible. The diet for the autumn calvers is 66% grass silage and 33% maize silage. Concentrate is fed in the milking parlour, depending on yield. We routinely vaccinate for BVD, Lepto and IBR. Herd health and biosecurity is a priority, I believe a good relationship with the vet is very important.

There is an inherent added-value from keeping pedigree cows and working with cow families, seeking improvements generation after generation. Not only is it a challenge that is enjoyable, it also adds a deep level of interest on a daily basis. We were fortunate in the past to buy-in families that went on to be successful and leave a legacy to this day. Coolstar Daisy 11 ET was one such purchase.

Bred by John and Des Frawley, Bruree, Limerick, she was a “Formation” daughter that was offered at a sale in Galway, held in conjunction with the IHFA AGM of that year. Flushing was an emerging technology in cattle breeding during this era so I decided to give it a try and Daisy produced twenty four grade 1 embryos as a maiden heifer. She developed into an EX cow and had tremendous fertility, going back in calf to the first service each year. Bunacloy OV Dorey was another successful purchase and is the matriarch of our Daisy family. A Starbuck daughter, she was offered 127

at one of the Bunacloy sales, her impressive pedigree backed by three straight generations of EX breeding from Wilsondale Dancer family was appealing. Success with ET work allowed us to pursue herd developments as an alternative to purchasing in families.

IHFA classification has been a tremendous help in shaping the herd and making progress in performance over the years. It is a feedback service which I use as a benchmark indicator.

A number of key bulls have been very influential over the years in having a positive impact including Ullswater Royal Seal, Hanoverhill Victor, Avondale Fancy Marquis, JMS Aero Silver, Sabbiona Bookie, Wa-Del Convincer, Roylane Jordan.

More recently I have been pleased with the impact of Samuelo, Legend, Massey, Lavaman and Punch. I like to use daughter-proven sires in addition to a select few genomic bulls. Every bull should be expected to stamp his progeny with a consistent level of type.

A healthy work life balance is very important and this should be remembered by all farmers. I am fortunate to have Misa Bordei as a reliable workman who has been working here over eleven years. Originally from Romania, Misa is very dependable and his assistance allows for family time.

Based on my experience of the past, I have to say that we should never lose sight of the fact that production pays the bills, it has to be yield of milk solids over percentages. If you have a foundation of good type in your cows and replacement heifers it makes it easier and a pleasure to work with your herd of cows.

Kathleen Watson Sanfield Herd Slaney Club I live and farm near Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, with my husband John. We have enjoyed farming from a young age and are 40 years married this year. We upgraded the herd to pedigree in 1978. From the outset, we had a deep interest in good genetics and our aim was to breed good solid cow families with high milk yields – fewer cows producing more milk per cow and each one fed to her poten-

The Pine family were our most successful show cows. During one summer we exhibited animals at 9 shows– there were many more shows in the 90’s than there are now. One heifer, Sanfield Skybuck Pine won Reserve Junior Champion at Millstreet and went on to win Junior Champion at Cavan Show one month later. A daughter of hers, Sanfield Aero Pine went on to win show champion at the National Spring Fair in 2006 in Cavan, exhibited by the Jones family.

We still have a few descendants from the Pine family in herds of our fellow breeders. Over the years we won the

coming events, shows, other club, awards, products and links to many other farming organisations and AI companies. You can even read the latest editions of the IHFA Journal on line and request the office to print off herd catalogues.

We are currently in a dairy farming partnership. My advice to the next generation of dairy farmers is to always look critically at what you are doing and strive to improve all aspects of running the farm and especially farm safety. Also make sure to have a healthy mix of social life and work on the farm.

The Slaney Club celebrates its 40th year this year and I am proud to be its secretary – I have served as secretary and assistant secretary for over 25 years. Being secretary has taught me to use the computer, amongst other things! The copy and paste feature makes life so much easier! I get great enjoyment from dealing with members and sharing their stories about farming – anything from treating a sick calf to discussions on the weather.

CE Charles Gallagher and President Alec Bryan make a special presentation to Kathleen Watson at the Slaney Club 40th Anniversary dinner dance

tial. Classification with IHFA was invaluable in our breeding decisions.

Milk recording is another essential tool for every dairy farmer. With volatility in milk prices, the Holstein cow has the capacity for more milk from good management and can, once more, be the cow for the future with good fertility and milk solids.

We have made many friends over the years through our involvement with the breed - attending shows, open days and stock judging. Although I have now hung up the halter, it was the buzz and comradeship that was our motivation for showing.

club herd’s competition on a number of occasions and the National Herds Competition in 1992 and placed 2nd and 3rd on other occasions. The herd also won a Quality Milk Award with Wexford Creamery. We hosted field evenings and enjoyed stock judging. We were on the winning Slaney Stock Judging team in 1998 with Larry Burke. I won the Jack McCulloch Trophy.

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We held a celebration Dinner Dance in Gorey in October and I was honoured to receive a Recognition Award from our guest Charlie Gallagher, CE of IHFA on the night. Our Club committee is run by a band of dedicated members who give up so much of their time voluntarily for the benefit of the wider members of the club.

I wish to thank all club officers who have helped me so much during my time as secretary. The social aspect of the club is what keeps us together.

Farming has become a solitary occupation and the club activities solitude an outlet from this solitude.

I am humbled and honoured to currently be President-elect of IHFA and look forward to my role as President of the Society in 2017.

David and Helen Murphy and family - Jenny, Bridget and Andrew

David Murphy Bunabha Herd Tipperary Waterford I farm the Bunabha herd at Rathmaiden Farm, Rathmaiden, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, with my wife Helen and family – Jenny, Bridget and Andrew. We farm 140 acres, of which 62acres is rented. 50 acres are given over to cereals, 11 acres to maize and the rest is grass. The herd consists of 70 milking and 20 dry cows with year round calving. All pedigree heifer calves are kept and all other calves are sold at 5 weeks. We supply liquid milk to Glanbia. The milkers are at grass for 270 days in the year. The cows graze an AB grazing system and are fed a partial mixed ration indoors and buffered at the shoulders of the year.

The herd was established in the 1980s with the purchase of some pedigree heifers from Mountcongreve herd and we graded up the rest of the herd over the years. Stock was acquired from Goldenfield, Croagh, Laurelmore, Laurelelm and Coolrua.

Pedigree breeding has added order and structure to the herd’s development as well as traceability to the herd and a focus to strive for. We have been classifying with IHFA for a long time and have also had the herd AAA analysed last year. When choosing bulls we look for good feet & legs, type, milk, protein, balance and maintain good EBI. The most dominant cow families are Helen, Minnie, Ida, Kay, Susie, Mary and Leona from Andrew Phelan’s herd. In recent seasons we have heifers sired by Poland, Friako, Ruben and Pimron.

I have been a member of the Tipperary Waterford Holstein Friesian Club since the 1980s and remember attending meetings with my late uncle, David Veale, who was one of the founding members of our club. I have served one term as treasurer and one previous term as secretary. The club has undergone some changes but would encourage new fellow pedigree enthusiasts to join our club by contacting myself - 087 2543008 or chairman Philip Cusak – 087 9042607. It is a great way to see different ways of dairy farming 129

and meet great people. We hosted our club field evening in 2009, with great help from the late Liam Hasset and truly enjoyed the experience.

We won the Highest Protein Herd in the club’s Herds Competition in 2011.

In January 2012 we embarked on robotic milking and grazing using Lely Astronaut. The first year was a nervous experience but with time has proved to be a very successful decision.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the IHFA office and staff for their professional help and support with club activities, promotions and also at farm level.

was thus established. The Lannausta prefix was chosen in memory of my late father where he & I as a child went to fish at Lannausta Bay, which is located just up the lake from the farm.

Oliver Costello, West Midlands club secretary

Oliver Costello Lannausta Holsteins West Midlands Club Lannausta Holsteins is located in the southwestern corner of Co. Longford on the shores of Lough Ree, where my home farm is divided into both a dairy farm and an environmental farm.

The 30-cow herd, which is split 50:50 between spring and autumn calving, is on the dairy farm. The replacement stock are on the environmental farm - which is subject to the rules and regulations laid down for lands in Special Areas of Conservation and Shannon Callows. Turnout and housing dates on the environmental farm, and indeed parts of the dairy farm, are determined by the level of water in Lough Ree. By calving cows in the autumn it allows me to boost cash flow over the winter months by ob-

taining Co-Op winter milk bonuses, which leaves less debt in the spring.

The dairy herd was established in 1975 by my late father Michael and mother Annie with a number of cows coming from her home place in the Rebel County. These were Shorthorn X British Friesian. From the late 70s through to 2008 a beef bull was mainly used on the herd solely to boost income from calf sales. Proven Friesian AI was used on the better cows over the years and heifers were purchased from time to time.

In September 2000, a new source was established for replacement stock Donal Kelleher, Glanmire. This led to the introduction of Holstein Friesian bloodlines into the herd. In 2008, Donal suggested that I invest in a Holstein Friesian bull, as he said himself.

“You have enough stock brought out of here & it’s about time you started breeding them all to Friesian”. The first step on the pedigree breeding road was made in late 2008 with the help of Mr Bobby Franks, I H F A F i e l d Development Officer, by grading up the herd.

L a n Glaslough Goldfinger EX92, a prominent sire in the herd nausta Holsteins 130

In terms of cow families here, the one that stands out most is the Hollys. A September 2005 born calf purchased in Cork had 5 heifer calves one after another, 3 of which are currently milking in the herd. The other cow which deserves a mention is Lannausta Betty VG87, born in September 2005, who is currently in calf to Lynbrook Blair and due to calve for the 9th time in late January 2017.

I have used IHFA services and would strongly recommend these as useful and unique marketing tools for your herd. Pedigree registration and classification along with milk recording let auctioneers and potential customers for your cattle see what you’ve got on offer at a glance.

In recent years and indeed going forward the aim here at Lannausta Holsteins is to breed a medium sized cow with high solid percentages and sufficient milk that is suitable to survive life on the shores of Lough Ree on the River Shannon.

As a member and now WMHFBC secretary, I can’t over-emphasise the benefit of club involvement, be it help or guidance received from the club officers, committee & club members since I joined in early 2009. To one and all, I say thank you.

As a breeder and WMHFBC secretary, I also have to say thank you to the team at IHFA in Clonakilty for your help over the years.

The Holstein Friesian cow has indeed helped me make new friends at a local and national level!

Francis Fitzgerald Gortfadda Herd Pure Friesian Club The farm of Francis and Catherine Fitzgerald is situated 5 kilometres from the picturesque village of Adare, within sight of the Hill of Knockfierna in County Limerick. The land is among the driest in the county because of its limestone base. Cows are out grazing in late January until mid-December. Grass is allocated in either 12 or 24 hour grazing blocks.

Most years the farm dries up and so grass growth can be slow. Cows have to then be supplemented with top quality hay or haylage. I aim to reseed 10% of the farm annually.

Gortfadda Molly 132 EX90 2E

I am the fourth generation of my family to farm here and cows have been milked here for over 100 years. We currently milk a spring calving herd of 78 cows which run on 65 acres is with young stock accommodated on 42 acres 2 miles away.

The Gortfadda herd is bred from generations of select AI. My late father, Michael, purchased three Friesian heifers in 1960 and the Molly, Dewdrop and Daisy families were developed from these heifers. I decided to upgrade my herd in 1988 through the IHFA services. The herd is classified annually. Breeding bulls and calved heifers are sold annually to customers who return year after year.

In my experience good uddered heifers with correct functional traits are always in demand. Cows need top quality grass to be available all the time and at least 500kgs of concentrate.

The cow This tion

Molly family is an outstanding family in the Gortfadda herd. family has great type, producand fertility. Molly 87 EX93 is

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due her 10th calf in late January to Mountain Albyn. She had a high 4th lactation of 9,065kgs milk at 4.43% fat, 3.72% protein and 739kgs milk solids. She was Reserve Champion in the Pure Friesian Class at Tullamore Show in 2012.

When selecting bulls to use in my herd, I look for bulls that have the ability to complement my own cows.

I like to see a recognised ancestry in the back breeding of the bulls. I am convinced that the longevity and 131

regular annual calving dates of the dam and grandam are very important, as well as the consistency of fat and protein levels and overall milk production.

I am involved in farming affairs. I am currently chairperson of National Farm Relief Services Network. I am secretary of the Pure Friesian Club, which was established in 2003. We take great pride in the presentation of our farm and especially its sustainability.

40 Years of the Slaney Club

Kathleen Watson

Where we are today and our many achievements over the course of the last 40 years are the result of the inspiration, perspiration and dedication of many terrific individuals.

The Slaney Club was born on Friday 17th September 1976, at a meeting in Murphy Floods Hotel, Enniscorthy. This followed on from a previous meeting between three progressive dairy farmers in Co. Wicklow – John Codd, John Nolan and Michael Byrne. Brendan Dunleavy, Secretary of IFBA and Hugh McGee facilitated the meeting. The name Slaney was chosen as the river embraces Counties Wexford and Wicklow.

A committee was elected - Chairman: Albert Symes, Secretary: Mrs. Mary Brown, Treasurer: Mr. P. Kinsella. Vice Chairman: Mr. J. Codd. Committee members were as follows: Ml. Byrne, Tom Codd, Don Hadden, Tommy Dowzard, John Hurley, J. Honner, Mrs. M.

Back row, l-r: Sean Kelleher, Paddy Jordan, Noel Rothwell, Dan Kennedy, Paddy Goggin, Paddy Kinsella, George Weston, John Goff and Bill Codd. Front row, l-r: Eileen Kehoe, John Hurley, John Codd, Alec Bryan - IHFA president, Charles Gallagher - IHFA CE, Don Hadden and Eleanor Hadden

Wade, Frank Morris, M. Shortle, E. Hammell, Dan Kennedy, Sean Kehoe, Brendan Browne, Paddy Banville and John Goff.

connected throughout the south east which included discussion groups, heifer sales, shows and stock judging competitions.

The aims of the club then were to promote the breed and improve dairy herd performance, as it still is today, and also to organise annual events to keep breeders

The first event for the club was to host an information and discussion evening in Inch Hall on November 3rd, 1976 with speakers from Clondalkin and Dovea AI

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visit to Gretna Green, as pictured was very entertaining.

Another memorable moment during a visit to Carlisle Mart, one member, while talking to someone beside him and waving his hands ended up with the auctioneer waving his hammer and asking him for his name. The heifer had to be resold as our bus driver refused to allow a heifer onto the bus for our return journey!!

Slaney Club tour to Holland

Stations. The club hosted many of these evenings during the years with AI companies, vets, feed companies, grassland management and fellow farmers.

That year we had our first Heifer

land in 1984 and then on a trip to Blackpool in 1985, where a prominent breeder of the club and his wife joined professional ballroom dancers on the floor in the hotel. Also on this trip was our

Other trips followed to Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire and the final show at Stoneleigh in England in 2005. We have also visited the Titanic Centre in Cobh and recently the Titanic Centre, Belfast on our trip to the Balmoral Show 2016.

During the early years the club had two or three field evenings to local dairy herds, where members viewed the quality of each other’s stock. Stockjudging involved a day trip away to some of the top breeders in the country at the time.

The first stockjudging was to Peter McCulloch’s Clonsword Herd in 1978, where Garry Hurley, as a chap, completely agreed with the judge. This was the beginning of Garry’s judging career which to-

Slaney Club detour to Gretna Green

Show & Sale, which was held in Ashford Mart in February 1977.

Club sales were held most years until the mid-1990’s between Ashford and Enniscorthy Marts.

One of our annual flagship events, the Club Trip, began in 1978. Brendan Dunleavy organised the first tours to the UK – beginning with a trip to Carlisle.

Among the highlights from our trips over the years were Hol-

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through the years – notably Bank of Ireland, Waterford Mills, Connolly’s Red Mills and Wexford Creamery & Wexford Milk Producers.

Pictured at the farm walk on Mervyn Jones’ farm in 1992 - back row, l-r: Mervyn Jones, Joyce Jones, Edward Copeland, Valerie Copeland, Christy Hill, front row, l-r: Gary Jones, Vivian Copeland and Richard Jones

day sees him as a sought after member of the European Judges Panel. This became an annual event and members travelled by bus to different herds each year.

The Slaney Club is fortunate to have been the host club for the National Open Day on three occasions over the years. Victor Jackson’s herd was chosen in 1991 and from there the Open Days began. On 16th June 2004 the IHFA Open Day was held at Mervyn Jones’ Hallow herd and

on 21st June 2011 the Open Day was held at Hurleys’ Clonpaddin Herd. Club members gathered for these events to help with the many preparations of both the cattle and farmyards, which contribute to very successful open days.

Another of our flagship events is the Annual Herds Competition, which has proved very popular since its inception in 1985 where Granville Jones was our first judge and Bank of Ireland our first ever sponsor of the competition.

Over the years its format has changed considerably to where it is today, where new entrants start in the Junior Section and can progress through the years to the Elite Section. However, this competition could not function Original Members- Albert Symes with Sean & Eileen Kehoe, at Motor Exhibition Centre, Coventry on the way to without the generous Royal Show 2005 sponsorship down 134

Many members have also competed very successfully at national level, with some winning overall in their sections. They are as follows, John and Kathleen Watson, Sanfield Herd 1992; Charlie and Victor Jackson, Crossnacole Herd 1995; Alan Deacon, Meadowstream Herd 1998/1999; Victor Jackson, Crossnacole Herd 2006; Thomas Byrne, Lask Herd 2013 and Philip Jones, Hallow Herd 2016.

Throughout the 80’s and 90’s we have had many great days out at the shows. Friesians were exhibited at six local shows throughout the club - Adamstown, Bannow Rathangan, Carnew, Enniscorthy, Gorey and Tinahely. Sadly, due to lack of numbers showing cattle in recent years, there are only three shows left where Friesians are exhibited. In the early years, showing was so popular that from 1984 Enniscorthy Show had two judging rings.

Club members have been very successful at national and even international level. Jim and Una Sinnott’s Ballyboy Juror Carmen was part of the Irish Team that went to the European Show in Agribex in 2004. She was placed 2nd in the Senior Cow class, standing second to the eventual, overall Champion. She was also a member of the winning group of 4, which took top honours in the group class. Also Philip Jones’ homebred cow Hallow Atwood Twizzle stood top of her class at

YMA Team in 2004

the European Show in Colmar, France and Sean Murphy’s Knoxtown Bradnick Memory who also won her class at the UK Dairy Day in 2016.

On another national level, we have had two award-winners who were presented with the Hall of Fame Award for their dedication to the Holstein breed. The two worthy winners were John Hurley in 2010 and John Codd in 2013.

memorable occasions were when Jim and Una Sinnott’s Ballyboy M.Storm Carmen was double YMA Champion - taking the crown in both ‘99 & ‘00. Around the same time, Gary Jones won Champion handler three years in a row. The Jones Family also made history at the YMA Nationals in 2006 when they won all four of the Calf Classes. Then go-

More recently, Laura and Josh Sinnott, a mother and son duo, claimed first prize in the clipping competition at the National YMA Finals in 2016.

Over the years the Slaney Club has handed out some Dedicated Membership Awards to some very worthy recipients - Bob and Ina Helen, John Hurley, John Codd and Billy Codd.

YMA has played a vital role in the Slaney Club over the years through its many successes at the National YMA Calf Show. Mention of YMA calls to mind the important role in providing for the future of the club. Our young members and the way the club has actively encouraged family participation has been one of its greatest strengths.

This was shown on numerous occasions at national level, with many members of different families taking the crown of Champion Handler and also breeding the Champion Calf. The most

ing on to win Champion, Reserve and Honourable Mention. An incredible achievement that’s not likely to be repeated.

Many of the enjoyable social events that have taken place over the years have left us with many happy memories, the fun they had and the friends they made.

These included table quizzes, club barbecues, Christmas parties, bowling and swimming evenings.

The next generation of handlers - Will Jones and Josh Sinnott the YMA Calf Show 2016

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One of the most memorable events organised by the club was when we held a benefit night for a club member, who was seriously ill, to help with funding for

a new treatment. We held an auction and social evening in Arklow Bay Hotel on 21st January 1997.

Everything from calves, heifers, embryos, feed ration, diesel oil, a lamb ready for the freezer, logs, etc. and even 6 sheepdog pups were generously donated. The auctioneer, Mr. Colin Johnson, very generously volunteered his services. It was a mammoth task with members from not only our Friesian club but also Friesian clubs from all parts of the country giving their support.

Space and time only permits to give a brief overview of the history of the Slaney Club and in particular the people whose efforts have made us what we are today. It becomes startlingly evident when you begin to recall past names and events in the club, that you only realise how greatly the club has grown from strength to strength throughout the last 40 years. Looking at the faces of some our very young YMA members, we hope that in years to come they will be the ones looking back fondly on the last 80 years of the club.

tune, Garry Hurley, Harold Sweetnam, Larry Burke, Ned Copeland. Rory Hammill, Jim Sinnott, John Atkinson, Sean Condren and currently Enda Jordan.

Our achievements have been the result of many talented, dedicated and hard working committee members over the 40 years of our existence. Those who so willingly volunteered their time to the smooth running of the club and its events are as follows:

Club Secretaries Mary Brown, Eleanor Hadden, Mary P Brown, Ina Helen, Carmel Fortune, Maura Duncan, Irene Condren and Kathleen Watson.

Club Chairmen Albert Symes, Michael Byrne, Billy Codd, Brendan Brown, Michael Shortle, Noel Rothwell, Paddy Goggins, John Watson, Trevor Wardell, John Hurley, Mervyn Jones, Pat Kavanagh, Jim For-

Treasurers Paddy Kinsella, Mrs. Liz Walsh, Billy Codd, MauKathleen Watson, President Elect - IHFA, with Eleanor rice Sheehy, Victor Webb, Hadden cutting the Slaney Club 40th Anniversary cake Ned Copeland, Liz Atkinson, Valerie Copeland and Irene Condren.

John and Garry Hurley at the IHFA Open Day 2011

Club Presidents Albert Symes, Mervyn Jones, John Hurley, Billy Codd and currently Noel Rothwell

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Irish Pure Friesian Open Day 2016 Report by Charles Gallagher, CE

The Pure Friesian Open day took place on the Flynn family farm, Coolmohan, Co Cork on 22nd June. The event was very well attended and was an excellent promotion for the Irish Pure Friesian.

Pat & Nora farm on difficult land that is heavy and fragmented. The milking herd is run over a grazing platform of 77 acres on the home block with some grass being zerograzed by a contractor from outside blocks.

Selected male calves are kept for breeding bulls and all heifer calves are reared for replacements or sold as surplus breeding stock. Everyone was impressed with the quality of the cows yield of 1,700 gallons and 3.60% Protein. Average Calving Interval is 364 days with an excellent SCC score of 87.

The Coolmohan prefix was registered over a decade ago with Pat taking the decision to become a member and establish a Pedigree Registered herd through the Grade Up process of IHFA. Milk recording, pedigree registration and Classification have all helped to develop and progress the herd.

Home-bred cow families, graded up with the Herdbook are the bedrock of the herd today, with replacements developing into mature cows and lasting for many lacta139

tions, an assurance of the fertility and longevity inherent in the Pure Friesian. A significant proportion of the milking herd is classified to VG/EX standard on conformation, helping to put the structural functional traits in place for longevity and efficiency of production to be expressed.

Genomic testing has been used in recent times, however Pat places a lot of trust in depth of breeding and proven cow family performance in making informed breeding decisions. Notable cow families are Rebecca, Petula, Neway, Fairface and Lily with excellent performance and notable Longevity.

Coolmohan Petula Image 1 EX92 5E produced over 5,800 kgs of Milk Solids in her lifetime with an average 4.75% Fat and 4.13% Protein in nine lactations. She calved regularly every year since joining the herd and actually calved twice in 2008!

There are over 20 members of this family currently in the herd.

Coolmohan Norton Neway 6 EX90 2E achieved IHFA Diamond award status for surpassing 3,000 kgs Protein production. She has completed 11 lactations thus far.

Coolmohan Lily Sunburst EX90 has recently calved in with her 8th calf. She has a lifetime average yield of 3.72% Protein and has three milking daughters in the herd and two younger heifers.

Coolmohan Fairface Albie VG86 now in her 7th lactation with Protein to 3.75%. She has an EBI of €300 and is a much-admired daughter of Ballykennedy Albie Sim. Coolmohan Fairface Albyn VG85 is among the highest EBI animals in the herd at €325. She is a younger members of the herd, on her fourth calf.

She has Protein to 4.01% and is bred from Gortfadda Albyn 5.

The Coolmohan Pure Friesian herd has won the top EBI Herd Award Nationally three years in a row.

Francis Fitzgerald, secretary Irish Pure Friesian Club, Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA; Pat & Nora Flynn, host farmers, Coolmohan herd; Bill O’Keeffe, PRO Irish Pure Friesian Club; Alec Bryan, President IHFA; Martin Crowe, Chairman Irish Pure Friesian Club and Tom Baker, Eurogene, sponsors.

Stockjudging A stockjudging event consisting of 3 groups of in milk animals was judged by John Allen “Carrickbrack” herd from Co Donegal.

National Herds Competition The club selected 6 herds from amongst its members based on production performance using the IHFA formula for the National Herds competition. These herds were then judged as part of the National Herds competition by judge David Perry from Northern Ireland.

I wish to thank Pat, Nora and family for hosting the event.

I wish to thank the Friesian Club, Judge John Allen, stewards and all who helped in any way.

Host Pat Flynn addresses the crowd at the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day held on his farm.

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Herds Competition Results 1. Michael Spillane, Fethard, Co. Tipperary – Mountain 2. Pat Cleary, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny – Carrickshock 3. Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny – Churchclara 4. John Allen, Lifford, Co. Donegal – Carrickbrack 5. Pat Flynn, Kilworth, Co. Cork – Coolmohan 6. Peadar Healy, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny – Firoda Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA; Martin Crowe, Chairman, Irish Pure Friesian Club; Michael Spillane, Mountain Pure Friesians; Barry Clarke Business Development Manager, Zurich Insurance and Jack Spillane, Mountain Pure Friesians

Bill O’Keeffe, Churchclara Herd with Barry Clarke Business Development Manager, Zurich Insurance

Barry Clarke Business Development Manager, Zurich Insurance with John and Sylvia Allen, Carrickbrak herd

Barry Clarke Business Development Manager, Zurich Insurance with Pat & Nora Flynn, Coolmohan Herd

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Stephen Shannon, placed 1st in the Under 18 years with Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

Conor Lehane, placed 3rd in the Under 18 years with Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA

Bryan O’Reilly, placed 2nd in 18 - 26 years with Alec Bryan, President IHFA

STOCKJUDGING RESULTS: Under 18 1. Stephen Shannon, Clonakilty, Co. Cork 2. Eoghan Roche, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork 2. Conor Lehane, Bandon, Co. Cork 18-26 years 1. Lynda Kingston, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford 2. Brian O’Reilly, Berrings, Co. Cork Over 26 years 1. Joe Collins, Lissarda, Co. Cork 2. Robert Shannon, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork

Joe Collins, Lissarda, Co. Cork 1st in the Over 26 years with Alec Bryan, President IHFA

Alec Bryan, President IHFA presents a token of appreciation to John Allen from the “Carrickbrack” herd in Donegal who acted as Master Judge

Robert Shannon, Ballinascarthy, Co. Cork 2nd in the Over 26 years with Alec Bryan, President IHFA

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Winner of the Irish Pure Friesian Heifer In Milk All Ireland Awards 2015 1st Lact. 7,415kgs, 3.49%BF, 3.72%PR Dam is Mountain Glenalbyn Aileen VG85 - 3rd lactation 9,132kgs, 3.77%BF, 3.41%PR Granddam is Mountain Barney Aileen EX924E - 7th lactation 9,846kgs, 4.09%BF, 3.67&PR All Ireland Awards Pure Friesian Champion 2013 Great granddam is Mountain Lord Aileen EX92 4E Diamond Award Winner - Lifetime yield of 90,983kgs, 3.97%BF, 3,62%PR There were 64 cows milked in 2016, 49 cows and 15 2 year old heifers.

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Carrickshock C Carr arriick icksh ksho hockk CKX CKX Dolly Dolllly 751 Doll 751 EX90, EX90 EX 90 milking milk mi ilk lkiing ing Date of Birth: 28-FEB-2015 in her sixth lactation 2/00 4658 269National 4.63 3.41 ID: IE341119051303 Status 2/11Pedigree 7180 288 4.54 3.46 ID: International Sire: DEANGATE QUENTIN DQI dam has 8 sisters currently milking in the z / Bull’s 3/11 7695 296HOLIRLM341119051303 4.21 3.69 Dam: CARRICKSHOCK DOLLY 7 / 4/11IE211238191434 8686 302Breed: 4.21 HO 3.48(3.13%), herd and are classified VG/EX up to EX92 5E FRall (96.88%) 5/11MGS: 9140 305 3.91 3.59ET / RIP REARY MC CARTHY 7/03

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4.29

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3.35

Also has 5 daughters in the herd, who are scored to

Pedigree Status EX92 2E, VG89, VG88, VG86, and a GP84 first calver 3 DAM: Carrickshock Dolly 155W Sire:ARROWVALE MARTELL VML Expo 2012 Reserve Champion12 at/Emerald Dam: MOUNTAIN GLENALBYN ROSIE / z Genomic Tested IE341119010598 Sire Analysts Notes...

MGS: BLACKISLE GLENALBYN / BCG EBI index z 7 lacts av. 6402kg g 298days y 4.21F 3.71P

FRIESIAN

FRIESIAN

Glenalbyn Rosie kshock Naut

6

Pedig

Mountain Martel 24

Mountain Glenalbyn Rosie EX93 5E (Dam)

35

1P

Lact 2 3 4 5 6

n%

n% 41 46 69 48 59

242 Euros

DOB – 09/01/2013 HBN – 46211238191500 SIRE: Coolmohan Rebnautical 1 AI Code – BF1068

751 EX90

0

EBI:

DOB – 09/01/2013 HBN – 46211238191500 AI Code – BF1068

Fertility Index: Milk 228kg 195 Euros DOB: 28-02-2015 Fat 20.0kg +0.14% Ptn 12.8kg +0.07% National ID: IE341119051303 Source ICBF August 2016 Breed Fraction: FR (100%)

1

31 35 31 42 57

IRELAND

MOUNTAIN MARTEL 24 (FR4003)

EPTA April 2014 EBI index

BI:

Expo 2012 EPTA April 2014

Carrickshock Naut is bred from a high yielding cow family in the well known Carrickshock Special Features DOB: 26-01-2015

herd in Ireland and Dolly 751, the dam of Naut, has recently been classified EX90 during CARRICKSHOCK 3 (FR4001) • Dam of bull 1303QUINT has 8 sisters her seventh lactation having given over 55 tonnes of milk. ID: Naut’s grand dam and great National IE211238181870

currently milking in the herd and

grand dam both milked wellICBF for many whilst his sire, Coolmohan Rebnautical 1, Source Augustlactations 2016 EPTA April Breed Fraction: FR (90.6%) HO (9.3%) EBI2014 indexall 8 are classified VG/EX up to

FRIESIAN

is bred from two generations of EX cows from the high protein Rebecca family in Pat a high yielding cow family in the well known Carrickshock Sire: Deangate Quentin / DGI EX92 5E.DOB EX90 e dam of Naut, has recently been classified during Flynn’s Coolmohan herd.

– 09/01/2013 ELAND en over 55 tonnes of milk.

Naut’s grand dam and great • Also HBN has 5 –daughters in the herd,a Dam: Carrickshock Dolly 7 VG85 46211238191500 many lactations whilst his sire, Coolmohan 1, 2E and a VG86, VG88,Rebnautical VG89, EX92

by Reary McCarthy I: 242 Euros Code – BF1068 EX cows from the high protein RebeccaAI family in Pat

rtility Index: • 195 Euros

51 EX90

GP 84 first calver.

Reserve champion at Emerald Expo 2012

Source ICBF August 2016

EBI index

%

8

1 5 1 2 7

% 1 6

MG Dam: Carrickshock CKX Dolly 751 EX90 3E

by Catlane Marker

Carrickshock Quint 3

AI Code: FR4001 Date of Birth: 26-JAN-2015 National ID: IE211238181870 International ID: HOLIRLM211238181870 z Cow family performing well in “Carrickshock” herd Breed: HO (9.38%), (90.63%) of Pat &FRMartin Cleary z Status Genomic Tested Pedigree

Carrickshock 751 EX90 (G.Dam) Carrickshock C Carr arriick icksh ksho hCKX ock k Dolly CKX CKX Dolly D Doll olllly 751 7513E EX90, EX90 EX 90 milking milk mi ilk lkiing ing in her sixth lactation

Sire: DEANGATE QUENTIN / DQI Dam: CARRICKSHOCK DOLLY 7 / IE211238191434 MGS: REARY MC CARTHY ET / RIP 146

Sire: DE Dam: C IE21123 MGS: RE

Gor

Sire: COOLMOHAN REBCHEDDAR / RRB Dam: GORTFADDA MOLLY 120 / IE241434580982 MGS: KIRKBY JAYSON / KJY

Gortfadda Pure FriesianRomeo Bull Initiative w • • • • • •

Plus for kilo of Solids Strong Milk Bloodline delivering Longevity (Molloy Cow Family) Excellent Fertiltiy

Plus for kilo of Solids EBI index

MAXIMISE YOUR HERD

GORTFADDA ROMEO (FR4002) EBI index

e: FR4001 MAXIMISE YOUR HERD f Birth: 26-JAN-2015 al ID: IE211238181870 ational ID: AI Code: LM211238181870 Date of Birth: 05-JAN-2008 MAXIMISE YOUR HERD HO (9.38%), FR (90.63%) National ID: IE UK100675700442

Excellent Fertiltiy

eo

EANGATE QUENTIN / DQI CARRICKSHOCK DOLLY 7 / 002 38191434 015 EARY MCNerewater CARTHY ETJanice / RIP 8 1541

Launcher

l ID: 1541 LAUNCHER’S UK INDEX: LAUNCHER’S 336Kgs of Milk UK INDEX: 8%) •11.7Kgs 336Kgs of Milk of Fat

Exce

British

Nerewater Janice 8 ICBF August 2016 Source

Launcher

LAUNCHER’S 336Kgs of Milk UK INDEX:

Embryo Transfer • DIY AI • Scanning•11.7Kgs Courses 336Kgs of Milk of Fat Professional Hoof Trimming Courses • 11.7Kgs of Fat 5.4Kgs of Protein Pedigree Status • 5.4Kgs of Protein Sire: BLACKISLE GLENALBYN / BCG Rockview, Dunamaise, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Dam: BLACKISLE LAURA 45 / Launcher’s full sister (Blackisle Laura T: 086 360 7641 www.dunmascgenetics.ie UK501995300997 DAUGHTERS z Bred from68 the renowned MollyPRODUCING: familyHerd Kilkenny) EX94) (Churchclara MGS: FINTALEX NORMAN / FNN

AR / Launcher’s full sister (Blackisle Laura DAUGHTERS PRODUCING: (Churchclara Herd Kilkenny) RRB 68•EX94) 8110Kgs Milk 20 / DAUGHTERS Gortfadda Romeo PRODUCING: • 4.27% Fat •8110Kgs 3.64%Milk Protein 982 Special Features 4.27% Fat KJY • Plus for kilo of Solids Protein •3.64% Limited Semen Available • Strong Milk • Bloodline delivering Recommended by the Pure Friesian Club EBI index • Longevity (Molloy Cow Embryo Transfer • DIY AI • Scanning Courses • Family) Rockview, Dunamaise, Portlaoise, Co Laois • 086 Excellent Fertiltiy T: 360 7641 www.dunmascgenetics.ie

• 8110Kgs Milk Strong Milk DAUGHTERS • 4.27% FatPRODUCING: •8110Kgs 3.64%Milk Protein z Bloodline delivering z

4.27% Fat Excellent Fertility Protein •3.64% Limited Semen Available z Genomic Tested Recommended by the Pure Friesian Club z

EBI index

NEREWATER LAUNCHER EX94 Gortfadda Romeo

Strong Milk

Source ICBF August 2016

FRIESIAN

Plus for kilo of Solids

Bloodline delivering Longevity (Molloy Cow Family) MAXIMISE YOUR HERD

Excellent Fertiltiy

Embryo Transfer • DIY AI • Scanning Courses DOB: 05-01-2008 Rockview, Dunamaise, Portlaoise, Co Laois National ID: UK100675700442 T: 086 360 7641 www.dunmascgenetics.ie

Breed Fraction: FR (99%) Sire: Blackisle Glenalbyn / BCG Dam: Blackisle Laura 45 BFE95(6)

by Fintalex Norman MG Dam: Blackisle Laura 19 BFE92 (2)

by Failand Breadwin Source ICBF August 2016

Nerewater Launcher

AI Code: Date of Birth: 05-JAN-2008 National ID: IE UK100675700442 z Scored EX94, International ID:Launcher HOLG-has tremendous conformation including EX97 for Body and EX97 for Dairy Strength BRM100675700442 Breed: (100%)Averaging: z UKFR Daughters

British Friesian Bull Available Embryo Transfer • DIY AI • Scanning Courses Professional Hoof Trimming Courses Nerewater Janice 8 BFE92, daughter of Launcher

Nerewater Janice 8

Internatio BRM1006 Breed: FR

British Friesian Bull Available LAUNCHER’S UK INDEX:

•5.4Kgs 11.7Kgs of Fat of Protein • 5.4Kgs of Protein

Launcher

8,110kgs Milk, 4.27% Fat, 3.64% Protein +1.76 Type, +1.44 Mammary, +1.89 Legs & Feet (UK PTA) Status Pedigree z

Rockview, Dunamaise, Portlaoise, Co Laois Sire: BLACKISLE GLENALBYN / BCG 147 T: 086 360 7641 www.dunmascgenetics.ie Dam: BLACKISLE LAURA 45 /

Plus

Bloo Nerew Long AI Code: Date of B Fami National

FRIESIAN

gree Status

International ID: HOLGBRM100675700442 Breed: FR (100%)

Strong Blood Longe Family Excell

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FRIESIAN

DOB: 13-02-2015 National ID: IE241434561541 Strong Milk Source ICBF August 2016 Breed Fraction: FR (96.8%) HO (3.1%) Bloodline deliveringSire: Coolmohan Rebcheddar / RRB Dam: Gortfadda Molly 120 EX90 Longevity (Molloy Cow

by Kirby Jayson MG Dam: Gortfadda Molly 79 GP83 Family)

by Tittenser Frans Nerewater Launcher

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Special Features

• • • • •

Pedigre

Sire: BLA

Embryo T Dam: BLA Profes UK50199

MGS: FIN

Rockview T: 086 36

AUTUMN CALVING ON

SHINE ONCE-A-DAY ANOTHER SUCCESS FOR BONANZA CALF NUTRITION Viv Orchard and his son Rob run a 170 cow Holstein herd, giving 9300 litres, at 4%BF, 3.3% P from grass silage and concentrates, with a strict autumn calving pattern.

Originally a computerised machine was used to rear the calves, the building like so many others on farms was not really designed for calves, it’s quite hemmed into the middle of a group of buildings which hold older stock and has limited air flow. Viv found that when a problem (usually crytospridium) occurred it spread through the entire group of calves, losing some and setting the others back severely.

They asked Stuart Fry from Bonanza Calf to become involved after Viv Orchard’s calf shed proir to feeding trying different machine Shine Once-a-Day settings and powders with limited results, the decision was made to change the system.

Weaned calves any ‘suspect’ calves on his evening rounds. In the Autumn of 2015, 167 cows calved, 164 calves entered the calf rearing shed, 163 calves were weaned! “I was happy to watch this batch of heifers being prepared for bulling in the autumn of 2016. They weighed 370kgs by weigh tape at an average of 14 months old” said Stuart Fry of Bonanza Calf Nutrition. This equates to almost 0.8kg a day from birth. Shine Once-a-day encourages calves to eat more dry feed before weaning, increasing rumen development and growth after weaning, Stuart added.

A combination of superb stockmanship, good application of colostrum protocol and a bit of back up from Bonanza Calf Nutrition has achieved fantastic results, which Viv says he intends to better this year!

The computerised machine was removed and the shed filled with 54 individual pens, the SHINE SYSTEM of feeding was introduced.

Each Calf was given 4 litres of tested Johnnes free colostrum at birth, followed by 3 days of mothers milk (if Johnnes free) and were then introduced to SHINE ONCE A DAY powder.

Rob deals with the newborn calf and then hands them over to Viv to rear. The majority of the feeding is done in the morning, which allows time for Viv to deal Viv’s young calves introduced with Colostrum calves and to Shine Once-a-Day

Bulling Heifers

Telephone 042 9336001 www.bonanzacalf.ie

149

1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 5 1 4 1

BARROWVALE DHEATY 62 BARROWVALE DEBBIE 19 BARROWVALE DHEATY 61 CARRICKSHOCK BONITA 7 BARROWVALE SABRINA 59 CARRICKSHOCK FLORA 21 CARRICKSHOCK CISSY 6 COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE BUTTWA FIRODA GTW KARINA CARRICKSHOCK FLORA 18 COOLMOHAN REBECCA BUTTWAR BARROWVALE DHEATY 63 CARRICKSHOCK REICA 6 BARROWVALE SABRINA 60 BARROWVALE SABRINA 61 COOLMOHAN BUNNY WARDEN CARRICKSHOCK FLO 11 CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 2 CARRICKSHOCK DOLLY 13 RAHEENARRAN MKX DIRINE 2 COOLMOHAN REBECCA DUO COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE EILKIL BALLYKINASH JRB VERA 1213 SHANGAN HELLENA 24 BARROWVALE SABRINA 62 SHANGAN HELLENA 23 COOLMOHAN GENIE CEASAR CARRICKSHOCK AVA 674 CARRICKSHOCK DAISY 16 CARRICKSHOCK MABEL 4 CASTLEDALE YORK DIANA 32 BARROWVALE DAMSEL 60 COOLMOHAN NEWWAY CEASAR COOLMOHAN HYACINTH BUTTWA CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 9 BARROWVALE CILLA 53 COOLMOHAN BRIDE KEVIN COOLMOHAN ANNA BUTTWARDER CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 6 COOLMOHAN FANDAY KEVIN 1

1 1 1 2 2 1

2

1 4 1 5 2 3 1 1 3 1 2

1

Par

Animal Name

BARROWVALE SABRINA 47 COOLMOHAN BUNNY ALBYN 1 CARRICKSHOCK FLO 2 CARRICKSHOCK BCG DIANE 8 CARRICKSHOCK CKX DOLLY 7 RAHEENARRAN HYLKE BREDA COOLMOHAN REBECCA ALBIE

BLACKISLE GLENFINNAN ET

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

COOLMOHAN LILGLENALBYN 1

PIET ADEMA 186

COOLMOHAN REBNAUTICAL 1

MOERBEEKER HENDRIK

DEANGATE CENTURION

BARROWVALE SABRINA 25 SHANGAN HELLENA 12 COOLMOHAN GENIE MANAGER CARRICKSHOCK AVA 2 CARRICKSHOCK DAISY BALCKISLE MABEL 57 ET CASTLEDALE GRIFFIN DIANA BARROWVALE DAMSEL 48 COOLMOHAN NEWWAY MARTELL

RAHEENARRAN BCG SOCHAR

CATLANE CAMERON

BARROWVALE CAESAR

COOLMOHAN REBFOUNDATION

DEANGATE QUENTIN

BARROWVALE MARTELL 12

CASTLEDALE YORK

DOVEA JUBILARIS

BARROWVALE CAESAR CARRICKSHOCK BCG DIANE 8 BARROWVALE CILLA 29 COOLMOHAN BRIDE GLENALBY

COOLMOHAN ANNA GLENALBYN CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 2 COOLMOHAN FANDAY VJO

SHANGAN CAMERON 3

BARROWVALE MARTELL 12

COOLMOHAN BRIDE GLENALBYN

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

COOLMOHAN REBNAUTICAL 1

KNOCKANEAGH KEVIN

COOLMOHAN HYACINTH ROCKE

SHANGAN HELLENA 12

CATLANE CAMERON

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

BALLYKINASH TIH VERA 744

DOVEA JUBILARIS

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE VJO

BARROWVALE SABRINA 51

DOVEA JUBILARIS

COOLMOHAN EILKILMUIR

CARRICKSHOCK REICA 2

RAHEENARRAN BCG SOCHAR

COOLMOHAN FANDAY FOUNDATION 1

CARRICKSHOCK BCG DIANE 820

COOLMOHAN ANNA BELVEDERE 1

COOLMOHAN BRIDE CHEDDAR

BARROWVALE CILLA 24

CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 559

COOLMOHAN HYACINTH BAS 1

COOLMOHAN NEWWAY GARELLA

BARROWVALE DAMSEL 44

CASTLEDALE PANATELLA DIANA 6

BLACKISLE MABEL 27

CARRICKSHOCK DAISY 454

CARRICKSHOCK AVA 1

COOLMOHAN GENIE IMAGE 1

SHANGAN FRANS HELENA

BARROWVALE SABRINA 4

SHANGAN FRANS HELENA

BALLYKINASH BFU VERA 407

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE PANATELLA

COOLMOHAN REBECCA IMAGE 2

RAHEENARRAN GOY BREDA

CARRICKSHOCK DOLLY 510

CARRICKSHOCK DIANE 559

CARRICKSHOCK GIZ FLO

COOLMOHAN BUNNY GARELLA 1

BARROWVALE SABRINA 25

BARROWVALE SABRINA 47

CARRICKSHOCK LFI REICA 743

BARROWVALE DHEATY 20

COOLMOHAN REBECCA METROPOLIS

BARROWVALE DHEATY 45

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBIE

BARROWVALE MARTELL 12

COOLMOHAN FAIRFACE ALBYN

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

CARRICKSHOCK CNZ CISSY 674

COOLMOHAN REBECCA ALBYN

CARRICKSHOCK CISSY 1

DEANGATE QUENTIN

CARRICKSHOCK LFI FLORA 737

COOLMOHAN BUTTWARDER

CARRICKSHOCK FLORA 3

KIRKBY JAYSON

BARROWVALE SABRINA 40

CARRICKSHOCK LFI FLORA 737

BARROWVALE SABRINA 41

BLACKISLE GLENFINNAN ET

CARRICKSHOCK BONITA 642

CARRICKSHOCK FLORA 7

CARRICKSHOCK BONITA 1

CATLANE SPITFIRE

BARROWVALE DHEATY 44

DEANGATE QUENTIN

BARROWVALE DHEATY 48

RAHEENARRAN BCG SOCHAR

BARROWVALE DEBBIE 16

BARROWVALE DHEATY 48

FIRODA FCR KARINA

BARROWVALE DEBBIE 18

Name of M.G. Dam

(IG) BALLYNAGRANA CENTURION 2 FIRODA LRX KARINA

BARROWVALE DHEATY 56

DOVEA JUBILARIS

Name of Dam

DOVEA JUBILARIS

Name of Sire Milk kgs -138.2 -339.2 -326.8 -167.2 -327.3 7.0 -258.0 -258.8 -131.0 -295.6 -200.0 -267.4 -305.6 -147.5 -347.0 -387.7 -49.7 -101.5 29.5 -211.0 -308.5 -403.3 -304.0 -68.5 -209.2 -143.0 -299.8 -457.0 -182.8 -199.6 -51.0 -36.8 -101.4 -233.8 -219.1 -210.3 -351.7 -422.7 -98.0 -253.7

Fat kgs 2.0 0.7 -2.8 -1.2 2.4 2.8 -4.2 -1.6 -1.6 -8.6 -5.9 1.8 -0.2 -1.5 -3.6 -10.5 -1.5 1.3 3.5 -3.0 -0.3 -4.0 -5.0 1.5 -3.4 5.5 -3.0 -8.5 0.8 6.4 -1.0 1.7 4.5 -6.3 -2.4 1.8 -7.9 -1.2 1.5 -6.2

Fat Prot Prot EBI Rel % kgs % € % 0.13 2.1 0.12 226.0 45 0.26 -0.2 0.21 213.8 43 0.18 -3.7 0.14 213.2 51 0.10 1.1 0.12 210.2 45 0.28 -1.8 0.17 208.9 52 0.04 -0.7 -0.02 208.5 52 0.11 -0.4 0.15 206.3 50 0.15 -4.5 0.08 205.8 39 0.06 -0.7 0.07 204.7 45 0.05 -3.9 0.11 201.1 52 0.03 -4.2 0.05 196.9 42 0.22 -0.2 0.16 196.2 55 0.22 -1.3 0.17 194.5 52 0.08 1.0 0.11 194.3 42 0.18 -3.2 0.16 193.3 46 0.09 -10.8 0.04 193.0 39 0.01 -0.4 0.02 191.9 33 0.09 1.4 0.09 190.2 55 0.04 4.4 0.06 185.3 45 0.10 -0.5 0.13 185.2 47 0.22 -5.4 0.09 185.1 45 0.22 -8.0 0.11 184.5 39 0.13 -2.8 0.14 183.7 51 0.08 0.5 0.05 183.0 44 0.09 -1.5 0.10 179.1 48 0.21 -1.5 0.06 178.7 46 0.16 -3.2 0.13 178.2 43 0.20 -12.5 0.06 177.3 43 0.14 -0.7 0.10 176.6 44 0.26 -0.1 0.12 174.6 57 0.02 -3.3 -0.03 174.4 37 0.06 3.1 0.08 172.5 46 0.15 2.1 0.10 172.2 46 0.05 -7.1 0.02 171.8 41 0.11 -2.4 0.09 170.4 46 0.18 1.1 0.15 168.7 55 0.10 -7.8 0.08 167.6 35 0.29 -4.6 0.18 167.2 42 0.10 1.5 0.09 166.1 47 0.07 -3.8 0.09 163.4 38

PTA

Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

-51 13 24 -19 n/a 27 -33 1 28 -28 6 20 -9

194 134 132 182 n/a 105 188 131 120 162 166 127 147

3 142

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS KILWORTH CO CORK KILWORTH CO CORK HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY KILWORTH CO CORK

MICHAEL DEMPSEY PATRICK FLYNN PATRICK FLYNN PAT CLEARY PATRICK FLYNN

Data Source: ICBF, October 21, 2016

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

PAT CLEARY

KILWORTH CO CORK

KILWORTH CO CORK PATRICK FLYNN

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

PATRICK FLYNN

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY PAT CLEARY MICHAEL DEMPSEY

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY PAT CLEARY

KILWORTH CO CORK

BUTLERSTOWN CO WATERFORD

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

BUTLERSTOWN CO WATERFORD

BIRR CO TIPPERARY

KILWORTH CO CORK

KILWORTH CO CORK

KILKENNY CO KILKENNY

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

KILWORTH CO CORK

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

KILWORTH CO CORK

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

CASTLECOMER CO KILKENNY

KILWORTH CO CORK

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

HUGGINSTOWN CO KILKENNY

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

BALLYBRITTAS CO LAOIS

Breeder Address

PAT CLEARY

PATRICK FLYNN

Milk Fert Breeder Name S.I. € S.I. € 28 160 MICHAEL DEMPSEY 30 147 MICHAEL DEMPSEY 2 164 MICHAEL DEMPSEY 21 150 PAT CLEARY 20 154 MICHAEL DEMPSEY -2 175 PAT CLEARY 16 156 PAT CLEARY n/a n/a PATRICK FLYNN 5 159 PEADAR HEALY -8 184 PAT CLEARY -16 180 PATRICK FLYNN 24 148 MICHAEL DEMPSEY 19 138 PAT CLEARY 18 132 MICHAEL DEMPSEY 6 142 MICHAEL DEMPSEY n/a n/a PATRICK FLYNN 0 142 PAT CLEARY 20 141 PAT CLEARY 30 125 PAT CLEARY 13 122 BRYAN DANIELS -8 145 PATRICK FLYNN -21 177 PATRICK FLYNN 3 151 JIM DELAHUNT 11 129 RICHARD MAHONY 6 129 MICHAEL DEMPSEY 9 135 RICHARD MAHONY

IHFA Pedigree Registered FRIESIAN Cows born since 2009

CARRICKSHOCK ERICA 347

Fat kgs 5.8 -1.2 7.0 -5.0 8.0 3.9 0.5 -8.5 -10.5 5.1 11.5 3.1 -4.2 2.2 0.1 -3.6 -5.9 1.0 -4.6 1.5 -0.7 -8.0 0.0 -9.5 -2.5 5.6 -10.0 2.1 3.5 4.0 8.2 -7.9 -1.5 -2.9 2.0 -8.7 -2.0 3.0 4.5 -5.0

Fat % Prot kgs 6.0 2.6 -8.5 -4.0 -3.9 6.2 -1.0 -8.5 -10.5 5.1 -2.0 7.7 -4.0 1.2 -4.4 -4.2 -5.1 -3.5 -4.0 1.5 0.2 -7.0 0.0 -3.8 -3.0 5.9 2.0 0.2 3.0 0.5 5.5 -8.3 1.1 -6.0 -2.5 -7.9 2.0 -2.0 -0.1 1.0 0.12 -0.02 0.43 0.02 0.32 -0.01 0.21 0.06 0.09 0.03 0.44 0.09 0.08 0.19 0.09 0.22 0.08 0.37 -0.04 0.08 0.10 0.05 0.03 0.00 0.19 0.05 -0.04 0.16 0.04 0.14 0.03 0.26 0.10 0.07 0.07 0.04 -0.02 0.22 0.10 0.05

PTA Prot % 0.12 0.04 0.08 0.02 0.08 0.04 0.15 0.03 0.05 0.04 0.15 0.17 0.06 0.15 -0.01 0.17 0.07 0.23 -0.04 0.07 0.10 0.04 0.03 0.08 0.15 0.06 0.17 0.11 0.03 0.07 -0.01 0.20 0.13 0.00 -0.02 0.03 0.05 0.10 0.01 0.14

EBI Rel % € 205.9 48 202.2 53 193.4 50 191.4 38 184.9 48 183.8 54 180.0 46 178.8 43 178.4 42 177.8 53 175.7 50 172.9 53 171.9 47 171.8 57 166.2 51 158.3 66 156.3 45 155.2 50 154.2 50 152.1 49 149.0 51 148.2 52 144.3 53 143.5 50 141.3 47 140.5 54 140.3 50 139.9 52 139.8 51 136.9 45 136.0 48 135.5 61 135.4 52 134.7 55 134.4 47 133.2 50 130.5 50 129.7 46 127.0 51 126.7 45

Milk S.I. € 48 16 -16 -18 4 34 17 -39 -46 32 25 59 -11 30 -19 3 -16 17 -26 18 15 -31 3 -13 6 38 21 20 20 16 29 -14 22 -27 -10 -36 14 9 6 19

IHFA Pedigree Registered FRIESIAN Cows born since 2009 Classified VG/EX

CARRICKSHOCK SVD ERICA 7

COOLMOHAN BAGUCK 3

Milk kgs -26.8 4.7 -368.0 -156.2 -242.0 121.0 -259.5 -292.5 -380.0 80.1 -289.5 -53.6 -217.3 -216.8 -119.6 -390.5 -269.6 -436.0 -60.2 -72.3 -164.2 -268.0 -38.5 -244.4 -312.0 73.0 -198.0 -181.2 36.4 -93.5 171.8 -548.1 -183.2 -169.0 -46.5 -279.9 -28.0 -217.5 -25.1 -191.0

Ranked on EBI, > 1 Lactation, 87.5% Breed Fraction

BLACKISLE GLENALBYN COOLMOHAN IMAGE BAGUCK

CARRICKSHOCK BUFFY 350

M.G. Dam Name

GORTFADDA ALBYN 5 CARRICKSHOCK CKX BUFFY 7

COOLMOHAN BUNNY IMAGE 1

Name of Dam

DOVEA MILLENIUM ET COOLMOHAN BUNNY GARELLA

CARRICKSHOCK CISSY

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Breeder Address

Data Source: ICBF, October 21, 2016

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Laura Sinnott

On behalf of YMA and my fellow National Officers, once again I have the honour of rounding off another busy but very successful year for the YMA with lots of events taking place throughout the country, the UK and across Europe.

All Ireland Awards We began the year with the All Ireland Awards 2015 presentation function. YMA were represented in the following categories: Presidents Medal- Stacey O’Sullivan (Cork), U26 Stockjudging- Noirin Kennelly (Kerry) U18 Stockjudging- Kane Boal (Galway), Photography Competition- Clodagh Helen (Cork), Hall of fame Award- Andrea Murphy (Carlow/Kilkenny) and Club of the Year Award- Cork Club. Many congratulations to all prize winners of each section and to all those nominated.

National Calf Show Our annual National Calf show took place on the 26th & 27th of July in The Hub, Cillin Hill, Co. Kilkenny. Our judges this year were Jane Steele, who took care of the clipping competition and the Showmanship classes on the Tuesday. Patrick Ruttimann, Switzerland judging the high quality calf classes on the Wednesday. Both judges had a very tough job with the quality of handlers and calves as high as ever. Tom Kelly, Monamore herd was Judge of the new competition initiative: Ag-Analysis which is a team event to help broaden the scope of our Young Members. A huge thank you goes to all Judges for doing a tremendous job.

The clipping competition this year was won by Mother and Son duo of Laura and Josh Sinnott of the Slaney Club. Some say it was a piece of history as we have had many siblings, cousins and friends competing together but never a parent and child.

A big congratulations to Paul Murphy (Cork) claiming the coveted Champion Handler spot, Rachel Corley (Breffni/Oriel) on winning Reserve Champion Handler and Honourable mention went to Kevin Smith (Cork). Well done to all handlers who took part in the competition and for competing at such a high standard.

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Holstein Champion calf was awarded to Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET owned by Roy Cromie, Reserve Champion went to Beechrow Damion Twain owned

by Michael Booth and Hon. Mention went to Hallow McCutchen Twizzle owned by Philip Jones.

Colour Breeds Championship went to Threemile Prety Rock owned by Christian Keenan. Reserve went to Ballyelan Tequila Louise owned by Tom Lynch and Hon Mention went to Mullaghlands Pride Starlight owned by Patrick Gaynor.

Following the Calf Championship, the overall awards for Best Stand, Clipping, Best Calves and Best Handlers along with our two brand new awards for Best Sportmanship and the Winning Ag-analysis Team were presented. The awards were handed out as follows: Cork Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Clipping: Slaney Club Kildare Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Breffni / Oriel Club Barrett Family Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Paul Murphy (Cork) Breffni / Oriel Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Calves: Slaney Club Laois / Offaly Bill Flynn Memorial YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Stand: Kerry Club West Midlands Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Ag-Analysis Competition: Cork Club Denis Barrett Auctions & Pedigree Sales Perpetual Trophy for Sportsmanship: Carlow / Kilkenny Club

It was fantastic to see a nice spread of clubs achieving awards which sends a positive message for the future.

Activities and entertainment during the two days included a bouncing castle and a BBQ provided by the The Hub canteen staff which was kindly sponsored by IHFA. Many thanks to C.E Charles Gallagher and IHFA staff members for their help on both days of the competition and also to our YMA chairperson Avril Helen and YMA coordinator Emer Kelly on a very successful first year in charge and also to the YMA committee for putting together yet again another brilliant two days of competition.

We would also like to thank the Jersey, Shorthorn and Ayrshire Societies and all the clubs that took part for making the National YMA finals a big success. A big thank also goes to the Carlow Kilkenny club for their help with preparations and dismantling. Also like to thank The Hub and staff members for their great hospitality and use of facilities over the two days.

European Show, Colmar, France Our YMA was very well represented at the European show in the young breeders Competition this year by Paul Murphy and Thomas Neville. The two boys showed everyone on the European stage exactly what the Irish can do. The duo both took part in a clipping competition and showmanship class in their respective age groups. Paul Murphy was first up and placed 2nd in the clipping section and 1st in the showmanship making him the overall European Champion in the Junior section. Then it was Thomas Neville’s turn where he placed 3rd in the clipping and 1st in the showmanship crowning him the overall European Champion in the senior section. After some fantastic results from the two boys team Ireland then went on to be crowned European Young Breeders Champions with Paul and Thomas’ great efforts crowning us the winning nation. We couldn’t have asked for better results and congrats to the two boys who did us all proud and kept the Irish standard on top in Europe, thanks also to Donal Carey, National Liaison Officer who accompanied the team.

HYB UK Weekend Rally In August, Holstein UK once again extended a kind invitation to YMA to enter a team to the Holstein Young Breeder (HYB) Weekend Rally hosted by West Midlands club. A very talented team of Diarmuid Murphy, Rachel White, Gerard Kirby, Jack Walsh and TJ Maunsell represented their country at the event where they did a superb job with Diar152

muid placing joint 3rd in the clipping section. Well done to all members on a great result.

European Young Breeders School A team of young members represented Ireland once again at the European Young Breeders School (EYBS) in Belgium competing with teams from all over Europe. Workshops were held covering the topics of washing, bedding, feeding, clipping, stock judging, showmanship and marketing. Our team consisted of Lauren Fitzmaurice (Kerry), Edwin Gaynor (Breffni/Oriel), Jamie Keenan (Breffni/ Oriel), Brian Smith (Cork), Lauren O’Toole (Carlow/ Kilkenny), Mark Hurley (Slaney) and Emma McNamara (Limerick/Clare).The reports back by Maria Burke were very informative in keeping us all up to date with the daily activities through her social media messages. Once again all our young members performed extremely well in the showmanship classes where all handlers were placed within the top 10. Everyone found it very educational and gained a lot of experience and new skills. Congratulations to all the team for showing off the high standard of our young members we have here in Ireland. Thanks to E.Y.B.S for inviting us once again and a big thanks to Liam Murphy and Maria Burke for accompanying the team to oversee proceedings and to make sure all members were well looked after and made it home safely.

YMA Weekend Rally Last year the National YMA held a weekend rally in October which was a very successful and enjoyable event. This year the YMA committee have decided to organise a rally in February as this appears to be a better time of year as young members then have all summer to put their new found skills and knowledge into practice around the country. We hope once again that the rally will have wide support and will be another successful YMA event. So keeps the eyes and ears peeled for more information on this in the coming months.

A big thanks once again to everyone who contributed in any way throughout the year, whether it be simply driving your children to shows or events, helping the committee in organising, competing or even supporting the young members on the outside of the ring. As without all of your continued support and participation the YMA would not be as successful or at the high standard that it is today. Here’s hoping to 2017 been even bigger and better for YMA.

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European Championships, Colmar 2016 Overall winners in Country competition & Individual awards for Paul Murphy & Thomas Neville, Irish Handling Team, European Champions Donal Carey

European Young Breeder Senior Champion handler Thomas Neville pictured with Judge Erica Rijnenveld and Zsolt Korosi

The YMA team of Paul Murphy and Thomas Neville won the EHRC All-European Young Breeders Showmanship competition held in conjunction with the European Holstein Show in Colmar, France. For the very first time a YMA team was placed 1st in this prestigious pan-European competition. Named as the winning country group, Paul & Thomas also enjoyed tremendous success in their respective clipping and handling classes.

Organised by the European Holstein and Red Holstein Confederation (EHRC), IHFA was issued an invite to participate along with other European Herdbooks. This was the 12th EHRC Championships.

With 16 country members represented and two young members per team this was a competition deep in quality and strength. YMA took a decision to base team selection as a reflection of performance in National competition over the previous three years in handling and clipping. Paul and

Paul Murphy, European Breeders Junior Champion Handler

Thomas came to the fore with respect to the competition age limits, Junior & Senior, and thus travelled to Colmar, France for the week-long event accompanied by Donal Carey, Liaison officer.

From Banteer, near Mallow in North Cork, Paul Murphy has been a keen participant in YMA from a young age. Eventhough he was not reared on a farm, Paul has been involved through extended family and always had a keen interest in dairy stock. He soon became involved in Cork YMA and has enjoyed much success locally and at National level.

Thomas Neville is from Ballinaguile, Croagh, Co Limerick. The Neville family “Emerald� Holstein Friesian herd is well regarded in breeding circles and from active involvement in YMA. Thomas is a former Champion Handler of the National Calf Show. Following completion of third level qualification Thomas is a member of staff in ICBF. 153

An expansive induction session from the organisers to a keen audience of young participants listening intently to soak up the information, set the scene at the beginning on Day 1. Following this introduction, a draw was then made to randomly assign calves to the young breeders . Calves bred by local French breeders were made available to the event, with involvement from the AI bodies. From this point onwards each young breeder was solely responsible for his/her calf right through until after the conclusion. Stewards appointed by the organisers maintained a constant presence of enforcement.

No outside help or assistance would be tolerated.

Paul and Thomas quickly assumed control and diligently stuck to the brief. With so many nations and languages in the mix it seemed that calf care and preparation for showing become universal, as language differences were soon overcome by innovative young breeders willing to negate communication obstacles.

Colmar is the third largest town in Alsace, a province located in North East France. A mix of Swiss and German influence is apparent, reflecting the diverse hinterland. The town’s modern, artistic and impressive Parc des Expositions was the venue for the Show. Industry personnel and stakeholders from across Europe and other continents made the journey to attend. The show also featured a bustling trade display of over 130 commercial companies.

Paul Murphy participating in the clipping competition at the European Young Breeders Championships

Thomas Neville participating in the clipping competition at the European Young Breeders Championships

After three days preparation time with their calves the Young Breeders took centre stage with the clipping competition. Erica Rijneveld from Holland was Judge with assistance from Zsolt Korosi of Hungary.

Paul was first into the fray in his Junior class. Paul was keen to impress and acquit himself well in a high-calibre field. Thomas’s Senior Clipping class was next into action with his concentration affixed on the task at hand under the watching brief of the Judges.

Following expiry of the allotted time there was some general and initial feedback from the Judge. All Young Breeders were centrally involved in the Show’s official opening ceremony that afternoon. Attention quickly turned to fine-tuning preparations for the next day - Showmanship.

10am heralded the start of Showmanship competition as the Continental audience quickly filled the arena to overflowing capacity. Paul Murphy entered the ring with fellow Junior participants, 16 handlers in total.

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and then again onto a third calf. The preliminary line-up looked promising, Paul was at the top. However this could not be assured until a few moments later, he received the nod and with that the signal that he was in 1st place. A warm applause followed and then the proud presentation display. Judge Erica Rijneveld commented “I am delighted with the quality of this Junior class, from top to bottom the display has been wonderful and this is a truly special event and occassion for our Young Breeders across Europe.

My 1st place handler in this class has shown his calf in a proper, thorough and complete way. Throughout it has been apparent that he is proud of his calf and wants to show it off. Eventhough the calf did not make it easy for him he remained calm throughout and always presented me with a good view”.

Thomas entered the ring at the mid-point of fourteen exhibitors in the Senior class. The judge again put the handlers through their paces, switching onto different calves and assessing performance reactions. Thomas maintained control with attention to detail. The initial line-up seemed to indicate 1st place, surely not again, were we to witness two 1st place positions? The final

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nod from the Judge sliced the suspense and confirmed the dream result - 1st place position in both the Junior and Senior classes of the prestigious European show.

Erica Rijneveld was fulsome in her praise for Thomas stating that “He has treated his calf as the Queen of the day, such was his level of care and attention. At all times he was in control and epitomised gracefulness.

Today we have witnessed great representatives of our beloved industry, young breeders are our future, let us not forget this�.

The final and overall results were soon announced confirming that the Irish team Thomas Neville & Paul Murphy proudly carrying the tricolour at the European Young Breeders Championships were Champions of Europe. In addition to winning both respective Showmanship classes Paul was placed 2nd in his Clipping class with Thomas Special mention must go to the families of both Paul and Thomas for providing the opportunity for both securing 3rd in the Senior clipping. Based on acto pursue their interest and talents down through the cumulated and total marks, Ireland was announced years. This European achievement is the culmination as European Champions! The tricolour was displayed of many years of practice, learning, achievements on the large TV screens and monitors throughout and no doubt some set-backs along the way. Withthe arena. It was a very proud occassion, the many out the support and sometimes sacrifices, of families, acquaintances from across Europe saluted the Irish these experiences could not have been possible. achievement and congratulated the performances.

This story of success could not have happened without the input from so many involved. Our grateful appreciation to EHRC for the invite, the host associationPrim Holstein France, Denis Bieri C.E. and his team of skilled organisers involved, especially Marie Foret for such attention to detail throughout the week. YMA is deeply grateful and thankful to IHFA for the logistics, back-up and support received. As with any trip to a foreign country where there can be practical issues that crop up due to a lack of familiarity, however the support received from C.E. Charles Gallagher and staff was second to none.

It is very important to acknowledge the input of local clubs and YMA Nationally. These have been important outlets to learn skills and progress over the years through the many organised events. Such competitions run by clubs and YMA are the barometers of performance and so success in Europe is a reflection on fellow Young Members within and across the clubs.

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HYB Weekend Rally Avril Helen

This year’s HYB Rally was held in Hartpury College in August, and Ireland was well represented by our team of Diarmuid Murphy, Rachel White, Gerard Kirby, Jack Walsh & TJ Maunsell.

After an attempt by the Kerry contingent to try and tell me that they’d missed the bus from Tralee, and wouldn’t make the flight, everyone arrived in Hartpury in one piece. After dinner, our first activity was a Karaoke night, where a last minute entry from our team saw us all up on the stage, with a somewhat questionable rendition of S Club 7’s ‘Reach for the Stars’. Diarmuid Murphy’s dancing skills definitely helped add something to our performance, but it wasn’t enough to impress the judges. There’s always next year!

Jack Walsh, TJ Maunsell, Rachel White, Gerard Kirby & Diarmuid Murphy

After a late night, we were up bright and early the following morning to head to the Miller’s herd of Shanael Holsteins for stock judging and a Tough Mudder course. There were some excellent cows on display, as well as other activities for those who weren’t taking part in the stock judging.

The standard was exceptionally high for the stock judging. TJ Maunsell had two of the groups placed perfectly, and only a minor change in the third, but unfortunately, such was the standard that this didn’t earn him a place in the top 3. In the afternoon, the Tough Mudder took place. The two elder members of the group sat this one out, as they felt they might only slow down the team. The tactics worked as the team came third!

Commendation must go to Rachel White, who was running the race with less than perfect vision! After the Millers kindly hosed the team down (and Jack Walsh had finished looking at every single animal in the yard), it was back to Hartpury for a well-earned feed, and time to prepare for the fancy dress.

Maybe there’s been new parlours put in after this?

Diarmuid Muphy with his 3rd place award for the Clipping Competition

All hands on deck for the last few minutes of prep!

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Tough Mudder before (above) and after (below) !!!

Jack & TJ take it easy after a job well done

That night, there were lots of stripes around Hartpury, as a whole hoard of Wally’s descended for a great night.

Sunday saw us head to Three Counties Showgrounds to take part in the Field-to-Foto. After a rushed start, Diarmuid Murphy came joint third for his excellent clip job. Jack Walsh & TJ Maunsell were on washing duty, and Gerard Kirby was our handler. Rachel White served as photographer for the final part of the competition.

On behalf of the team I would like to thank IHFA for providing us with the opportunity to travel to the rally, and thank Holstein UK for inviting us to participate. Everyone had a great weekend, met lots of new people with similar interests, and learned from the experience. I would like to thank the team for their excellent conduct on the trip.

TJ & Gerard gaining ground at the Tough Mudder

Rachel White gives direction to the team during the Photo Competition

Cleaning up was made very staright foward by the presence of a power hose!

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Learning experiences at European Young Breeders School Emma McNamara

At the end of August this year, seven members of the Young Members Association (YMA) travelled to Belgium to compete in the European Young Breeders School (EYBS). The team of Lauren Fitzmaurice, Edwin Gaynor, Jamie Kennan, Mark Hurley, Brian Smith, Emma Mc Namara and Lauren O’ Toole was led by Maria Burke and Liam Murphy.

As we arrived in Dublin airport the excitement and craic began and we were all ready for a busy but fun week ahead. Two members had already competed in Belgium but the rest of us didn’t Lauren Fitzmaurice, Lauren O”Toole Edwin Gaynor, Emma McNamara, Jamie Keenan, Mark know what was ahead. After we Hurley & Brian Smith were the Irish Team participating at EYBS this year. They were accompanied by Maria Burke and Liam Murphy. landed we were taken to the showgrounds where we met our We were all looking forward to competition time on families. Upon arrival with the host families we Saturday. There was such an excited buzz all around were unsure of what to expect - the language, the shed as we had so much to get organised. The leadfood and cultural differences. ers are watching so you need to keep constantly busy and work as a team to give the best impression. We On the first morning, gathered in the show saw progress not only in the calves, but the team also, as grounds, the EYBS leaders explained the programme. We assigned our calves and started to moaning Michaels began to love everything, and coke guzzelers drank their quota of coke. set up our stand. We had a few workshops the first day which included washing , feeding and As we all took to the ring on Saturday we were both bedding. After a long day we bedded, fed and nervous and excited. We were glad when it was all watered the calves and all headed home for over and we could relax a little after a very long day an early start. The next day it was a 5am start, of hard work. Saturday night was culture night which to get the calves organised and get some much needed showmanship practice with our calves, as was good fun. It was a chance for the teams to speak to each other a bit more as there really is not that much well as attend many workshops. It was an early time during the week to build international relations. night on Thursday as we had a special evening Each team had a table on which to showcase their foods. with our families and were glad to retire to bed Not everyone liked the food that was being offered and early after a hectic day of work. it’s fair to say there was a lot of cheese and ham!!

Before we knew it, it was Sunday, last day of the school Friday was all go with stock-judging and classiand the pinnacle of the week for us, the showmanfying workshops, along with clipping and showship classes. The whole team put in a great effort and manship practice for Saturday. Although it was worked really hard. The results showed with almost all very busy we still had time for plenty of fun and members of the team placed in the top ten. comradarie.

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It was a close call with team GB almost ending up on a flight back to Dublin instead of ourselves, but we all got home in the end, tired but Oh My God, very happy.

No matter what your previous experience is working on a show team, everyone has something to learn at the EYBS. It’s a chance to help each other out, share ideas, and learn from the most experienced in the business. The team is thankful and grateful to IHFA for this tremendous experience. Best of luck to next years’ team!

Mark Hurley, Lauren O’Toole, Lauren Fitzmaurice, Emma McNamara, Edwin Gaynor, Jamie Keenan & Brian Smith.

Irish team with new friends at EYBS

YMA stand at EYBS

The Irish YMA team in action at EYBS

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Showmanship League Donal Carey The popularity of the YMA Showmanship League continues to thrive & prosper with a hectic season for Young Members culminating in the Grand Final at the National Dairy Show. Firmly established as a key high point for Young Members, the competition is a unique and open format to help impart the vital stockmanship skills.

42 Handlers exhibited in the Final and Judge Mark Logan, Clandeboye herd, delivered a very positive summary in commending the “outstanding handlers for the tremendously high standard”. A third class was introduced last year to cater for the increased popularity of the League and this format was continued for this Season.

Hollie Keenan, Champion of Showmanship League A class with Michael Laffan, presenting the Limerick & Clare Perpetual Trophy

Rachel Corley achieved the distinction of winning her class two years in-a-row. This was a tremendous achievement for the accomplished Rachel, who is very involved with Dad, Brian and family on the home farm in Smithboro, County Monaghan and are active members of the Breffni Oriel Club.

Claire Kirby 1st in the Senior class is a consistant achiever, from Ballinascarthy, West Cork, Claire previously won the League in her age class a few years ago. The Kirby family are strong supporters of the Shows and the National Dairy Show.

Rachel Corley, winner of the Showmanship League B class with Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison officer.

The Keenan family, Threemilehouse, Monaghan were thrilled when Hollie was tapped out as the winner of the under-12 class. Hollie is a dedicated and committed Handler and demonstrated her skills in winning her class at Emerald Expo and Tullamore National Livestock Show during the year. Mark Logan praised Hollie for her “concentration levels in never putting a foot wrong”.

Mark said that great credit is due to all who took part as it is a significant achievement to accumulate the necessary points for the Final.

Claire Kirby, winner of the Showmanship League C class with Enda Jordan presenting the Slaney Club perpetual trophy

Twenty-four points is the threshold in place towards participation in the Final. Every exhibitor is then on an equal par as it is the showmanship performance in the Ring, interpreted by the Judge which decides the outcome.

Local Shows throughout the country are an integral part in holding qualifying rounds during the Summer. There is a diverse spread of shows involved from Tydavnet in North Monaghan to Clonakilty in West Cork, from Tralee in Kerry to Tinahely in Wicklow. Expo was the venue for 160

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the first outing in April and this continued until Limerick & Iverk shows on the last weekend in August.

YMA is thankful to the organisers of these shows and there is an open invite for other shows to become involved if interested.

I would like to thank Judge Mark Logan and ring steward Padraig Murphy for their support of YMA in the Final and for diligently carrying out the task. On behalf of YMA sincere thanks to the National Dairy Show organsing committee and Show Director John Kirby for making the facility available.

Amy Roche 3rd, Claire Smith 2nd, Hollie Keenan 1st in the Showmanship A class with Mark Logan, Judge, Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA & Avril Helen Chairperson National YMA

We are also grateful to IHFA as sponsors and who also jointly- sponsor the Stockman’s BBQ which is held to mark the occassion. Thanks to Denis Barrett MC, Maria Kelly and all involved who help the competition throughout the year.

Hannah Healy 3rd, James O’Sullivan 2nd, Rachel Corley 1st, in the Showmanship B class with Mark Logan, Judge, Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison officer.

Avril Helen, Chairperson National YMA, Mark Logan, Showmanship League Judge, Padraic Murphy, Ring Steward receive tokens of appreciation from Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer.

Showmanship League Results 2016 Junior 1. Hollie Keenan 2. Claire Smith 3. Amy Roche Intermediate 1. Rachel Corley 2. James O’Sullivan 3. Hannah Healy Senior 1. Claire Kirby 2. Lauren O’Toole 3. Gerard Kirby

Gerard Kirby 3rd, Lauren O’Toole 2nd, Rachel McNamara 1st in the Showmanship League C class with Mark Logan, Judge and Avril Helen, Chairperson National YMA.

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National Calf Show Final 2016 Report by Donal Carey

Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge with Pat Cahill, Volac, sponsor, Hallow McCutchen Twizzle, Hon Mention, owned by Philip Jones, handler Will Jones, David Whyte, Volac, sponsor, Beechrow Damion Twain, Reserve Champion, owned by Michael Booth, handler Rory Timlin, Simon Doocey, FBD, sponsor, Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET, Champion Calf owned by Roy Cromie, handler Andrea Rafferty, and Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor with Charles Gallagher, CE.

The YMA National Calf Show took place in the familiar setting of The Hub, Kilkenny mart Co. Kilkenny on July 26th & 27th. It was a very successful show helped by the combined input of all clubs, Young Members, parents & families and dedicated club members. There was a strong presence from across the clubs which greatly added to the sense of occassion. There was in excess of nine teams entered in the Clipping competition, a positive reflection on the uptake of this competition by the clubs. This year marked the 25th anniversary since YMA held its first Calf Show at Fairyhouse Racecourse in 1991 and the crystal prizeware for all classes featured a special engraving to reflect this 25th anniversary.

In addition there were two new competitions introduced this year. The Agricultural Analysis competition is an iniatitive to broaden out the scope of the YMA activities and to encourage wider participation within clubs. The thrust of this competition is to foster a problem-solving attitude in dealing with possible on-farm issues affecting herd performance.

The Sportsmanship award aims to recognise and raise the profile of sportsmanship and overall positive, helpfulness and a spirit of coming together by teams for the benefit of all the Young Members. My thanks to all clubs who sponsored the various perpetual trophies as a goodwill gesture for the next generations.

Awards: Cork Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Clipping: Slaney Club Kildare Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Breffni / Oriel Club Barrett Family Perpetual Trophy for Handling: Paul Murphy (Cork) Breffni / Oriel Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Calves: Slaney Club Laois / Offaly Bill Flynn Memorial YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Stand: Kerry Club West Midlands Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Ag-Analysis Competition: Cork Club Denis Barrett Auctions & Pedigree Sales Perpetual Trophy for Sportsmanship: Carlow / Kilkenny Club 163

Kevin Smith (Cork), Honourable Mention Handler, Simon Doocey, FBD, sponsor, Rachel Corley (Breffni / Oriel), Reserve Champion Handler, Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor, Paul Murphy (Cork), Champion Handler, David Whyte, Volac Sponsor

Handler Championship; Champion: Paul Murphy (Cork) Reserve Champion: Rachel Corley (Breffni Oriel) Honourable Mention: Kevin Smith (Cork) Calf Championship Champion: Dalevalley Doorman Tracey ET - Roy Cromie (Breffni Oriel) Reserve Champion: Beechrow Damion Twain - Michael Booth (Laois Offaly) Honourable Mention: Hallow McCutchen Twizzle - Philip & Linda Jones (Slaney) The Judges this year are of International calibre; Patrick Ruttimann from Switzerland judged the calf classes with Jane Steel from the UK putting the Handlers through their paces. Jane also judged the clipping classes and gave a demonstration on clipping, this demo is a recent addition to the programme of events which the YMA put in place to help encourage participation in the clipping section. Our thanks to both Judges and also to Tom Kelly, Monamore herd who was judge of the AgAnalysis competition.

A new unclipped calf class was held for calves born on/ after March 1st 2016, led by a handler aged 10 years or under. The feedback on this new class has been very positive as it is seen as a progressive iniatitive that will help to enhance the appeal of the National Calf Show.

Following an invite from the YMA National Committee, other dairy breed societies took part in Coloured Breed classes.

In recognition of the 25th anniversary a commemorative presentation was made to Richard Hamilton, Herd Manager, Gurteen College and Dennis Barrett, Auctioneer who have been two stalwarts of the YMA down through the years. It is likely that both have attended every Calf Show that has been held and it was fitting that this support of Young Members would be recognised in the 25th anniversary year. YMA is thankful to both Richard and Dennis and to ring stewards Emer Kennelly, Louise Murphy, Andrea Murphy, Clodagh Helen with assistance from Rachel White and Seamus Costigan.

IHFA sponsored a family-friendly BBQ which took place at the end of Day One of the National Calf Show and this is enjoyed by participating families from across the clubs. YMA is thankful to the staff and personnel of Cillin Hill, Kilkenny mart including manager Michael Lynch for the high-quality standard of facilities provided.

It is important to encourage enthusiastic young members from across the clubs and a welcoming atmosphere is very important at the National Calf Show. Through an invite issued by the C.E. the “Irish TV” station were in attendance with their cameras and a reporter taking extensive coverage which was subsequently broadcast on its Agricultural-themed programme-”Grassroots” .

Decisions regarding organisational aspects were directed by the Organising committee which is aided by both representatives of the National Committee and some senior members. The comments and feedback since the event has been very positive and complimentary to the people involved.

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Simon Doocey, FBD, sponsor, Pat Cahill, Volac, sponsor, Alec Bryan, President, IHFA, Roy Cromie owner of Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET, Champion Calf at the National YMA Calf Show Finals 25th Anniversay Show with handler Andrea Rafferty, Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA, Eamon Coleman & Larry Burke from Eurogene, Sponsor, Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge and David Whyte, Volac, sponsor

National YMA Finals 2017 25th & 26th July, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny

Handler Championship: Champion: Paul Murphy (Cork) Reserve: Rachel Corley (Breffni / Oriel) Honourable Mention: Kevin Smith (Cork)

Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer, Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor, Jane Steel, Handler Judge, Paul Murphy, Champion Handler, Simon Doocey, FBD, sponsor

Calf Championship Champion: Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET – Roy Cromie Reserve: Beechrow Damion Twain – Michael Booth Hon Mention: Hallow Mccutchen Twizzle – Philip Jones

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Class Results

Novice A (aged 10 & under) 1.

Josh Sinnott (Slaney) 2.

Will Jones (Slaney) 3.

Conor Coleman (Carlow / Kilkenny) 4.

Luke Donoghue (Laois / Offaly) 5.

Kate Maunsell (Kerry) 6.

Shane Boyce (Limerick / Clare)

March Calf: 1.

Mullaghlands Lad P Susie Mist - Michael Maunsell 2.

Ardskeagh Vares Judy - John McNamara & AM Kelly 3.

Ballyboy Dempsey Carmen - James Sinnott 4.

Coretard Gold Romeo - Christian Keenan 5.

Clonpaddin G Chip Fame - John & Garry Hurley 6.

Dock Solomon Sally - Brian & Seamus Hayes

Novice B (aged 11-14 years) 1.

Ciara Cronin (Kerry) 2.

Jane Hannan (Limerick / Clare) 3.

Thomas Feeney (Galway) 4.

David Mennis (North Eastern) 5.

Tadhg Broderick (Kerry) 6.

Claire Doheny (Carlow / Kilkenny)

Junior Calf 1.

Hallow Mccutchen Twizzle - Philip Jones 2.

Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia - Keypoint & W Cunningham 3.

Swiftsheath Breeze 1573 - Tom & Maura Murphy 4.

Cahirmee Mascalese Deannah - Patrick Smith 5.

Leagh Armani Pledge - Tim Fitzmaurice 6.

Evergreen Susie Mist 17 - Liam & Sandra Murphy

Novice C (aged 15-26 years) 1.

James O’Sullivan (Cork) 2.

Christy McCarthy (Cork) 3.

Adrian Allen (Breffni / Oriel) 4.

Jack Walsh (Kerry) 5.

Chris Heffernan (Kerry) 6.

Padraig Broderick (Kerry)

Intermediate Calf 1.

Mirah Doorman Elizabeth - Michael Freeney 2.

Swiftsheth Fran 1563 - Tom & Maura Murphy 3.

Dalevallely Dorman Embrace ET - Roy Cromie 4.

Evergreen Fame 2 - Liam & Sandra Murphy 5.

Ballyelan Seven Robin - Tom Lynch 6.

Ardarostig Aftershock Lulu 2 - Sean Murphy

Junior Handler 1.

Hollie Keenan (Breffni / Oriel) 2.

Amy Roche (Carlow / Kilkenny) 3.

Muiris Harty (Kerry) 4.

Manus Murphy (Carlow / Kilkenny) 5.

Darragh Dorian (North Eastern) 6.

Andy Gildea (Galway)

Senior Calf 1.

Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET - Roy Cromie 2.

Cornboro Goldie Alice - Brian Corley 3.

Leagh Mccutchen Primrose ET - Timothy Fitzmaurice 4.

Sprucegrove Armani A Peggy - Keypoint & W Cunningham 5.

Intelagri Elude Jenn - Norris Beattie 6.

Ballyboy Doorman Carmen 1046 - James Sinnott

Intermediate Handler: 1.

Rachel Corley (Breffni / Oriel) 2.

Kevin Smith (Cork) 3.

Conor Lynch (Limerick / Clare) 4.

Nicole McLoughlin (Kildare) 5.

Pauric Coleman (Carlow / Kilkenny) 6.

Mark Hurley (Slaney)

Summer Yearling 1.

Lissue Doorman Faith - Steve McLoughlin 2.

Chapehill Atwood Larissa - T Fitzmaurice & T Bourke 3.

Laurelmore Doder Dandy - Rickey & John Barrett 4.

Clonpaddin Mpw Fame 2 - John & Garry Hurley 5.

Dock V Flame – Brian & Seamus Hayes 6.

Windfield Irene 24 - Pat Murphy

Senior Handler: 1.

Paul Murphy (Cork) 2.

Lauren Fitzmaurice (Kerry) 3.

TJ Maunsell (Kerry) 4.

Andrea Rafferty (Breffni / Oriel) 5.

Colin Todd (Breffni / Oriel) 6.

Rachel McNamara (Limerick / Clare)

Mature Calf 1.

Beechrow Damion Twain – Michael Booth 2.

Greenlea Stonewall Oceane – Padraic Greenan 3.

Ballyboy Armani Carmen 995 – Jim Sinnott 4.

Mirah Axn Elle – Michael Freeney 5.

Cahirmee Acme Presence – Pat Smith 6.

Ballyelan Uno Embrace – Tom Lynch

Mature Handler: 1.

Laura Sinnott (Slaney) 2.

Marie Doran (Kildare) 3.

Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) 4.

Kevin Doran (Kildare) 5.

Edwin Gaynor (Brefni / Oriel) 6.

Paul Daly (North Eastern

Clipping 1.

Slaney (Laura Sinnott / Josh Sinnott) 2.

Cork (Brian Smith / Kevin Smith) 3.

Breffni / Oriel (Colin Todd / Rachel Corley) 4.

Kildare (Byron Barett / Hannah Healy) 5.

Galway (James Gildea / Brendan Gildea) 6.

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Ag-Analysis Competition This new competition is aimed at broadening YMA members’ critical thinking skills in relation to dealing with on farm problems. In teams of 3 members had to analyse a theoretical scenario or problem give,n to them. This was a practical problem that could occur

on any farm. The teams were given 45 minutes to work on laptops to create a solution for the problem and then make a powerpoint presentation to Tom Kelly (Monamore Herd) Judge.

Alec Bryan, President IHFA presents the West Midlands Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for the 2nd placed team from Carlow / Kilkenny in the Ag-Analysis Competiton, Cathal Mulhall, Peter Murphy & Pauric Coleman

Alec Bryan, President IHFA & Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer, make a presentation to the 1st placed team from Cork in the Ag Analysis Competition, Padraig Hayes, Conor Lehane and Stephen Shannon

Avril Helen, Chairperson, National YMA and Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA make a presentation to the 3rd placed team from Galway in the Ag Analysis Competition, Kane Boal, Mike Gildea and Tom Freeney

Avril Helen, Chairperson, National YMA makes a presentation to Tom Kelly, Judge of the Ag-Analysis Competition which took place at the National YMA Finals, also pictured is Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA

Ag-Analysis Competition Results 1.

Cork (Padraig Hayes / Conor Lehane / Stephen Shannon) 2.

Carlow / Kilkenny (Cathal Mulhall / Peter Murphy / Pauric Coleman) 3.

Galway (Kane Boal / Tom Freeney / Mike Gildea) 4.

Limerick / Clare (Rachel McNamara / Owen Laffan / Jane Hannan) 5.

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Novice A: Conor Coleman (Carlow / Kilkenny) 3rd, Will Jones (Slaney) 2nd, Josh Sinnott (Slaney) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge, David Whyte, Volac, sponsor.

Intermediate Handler: Conor Lynch (Limerick / Clare) 3rd, Kevin Smith (Cork) 2nd, Rachel Corley (Breffni / Oriel) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge & Simon Doocey, FBD, sponsor.

Novice Handler B: Thomas Feeney (Galway) 3rd, Jane Hannan (Limerick / Clare) 2nd, Ciara Cronin (Kerry) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge & Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor.

Senior Handler: TJ Maunsell (Kerry) 3rd, Lauren Fitzmaurice (Kerry) 2nd, Paul Murphy (Cork) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge & David Whyte, Volac, sponsor

Novice Handler C: Adrian Allen (Breffni / Oriel) 3rd, Christy McCarthy (Cork) 2nd, James O’Sullivan (Cork) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge & David Whyte, Volac, sponsor

Mature Handler: Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) 3rd, Marie Doran (Kildare) 2nd, Laura Sinnott (Slaney) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge & Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor.

Junior Handler: Muiris Harty (Kerry) 3rd, Amy Roche (Carlow/Kilkenny) 2nd, Hollie Keenan (Breffni / Oriel) 1st with Jane Steel, Handler Judge & Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor

Clipping Class: Josh Sinnott and his mother Laura Sinnott (Slaney Club), winning Clipping Team, sponsored by David Clarke Livestock pictured with Jane Steel, Clipping Judge

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March Calf: Ballyboy Dempsey Carmen, owned by Jim Sinnott, handler Josh Sinnott, 3rd, Ardskeagh Vares Judy, owned by John McNamara & AM Kelly, handler Conor McNamara, 2nd, Mullaghlands Ladd P Susie Mist, owned by Michael Maunsell, handler Kate Maunsell with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge & David Whyte, Volac, Sponsor

Senior Calf: Leagh McCutchen Primrose ET, owned by Tim Fitzmaurice, handler Jack Walsh 3rd, Cornboro Goldie Alice, owned by Brian Corley, handler Rachel Corley 2nd, Dalevalley Dorman Tracey ET, owned by Roy Cromie, handler Andrea Rafferty 1st with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge & Pat Cahill, Volac, sponsor.

Junior Calf: Swiftsheath Breeze 1573 owned by Thomas Murphy, handler Amy Roche, 3rd, Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia, owned by Keypoint Holsteins & W Cunningham, handler Andy Gildea, 2nd, Hallow Mccutchen Twizzle, owner Philip Jones, handler Will Jones, 1st with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge & Brian Prout, FBD, sponsor

Summer Yearling: Laurelmore Doder Dandy, owner Rickey & John Barrett, handler Andrew Barrett 3rd, Chapelhill Atwood Larissa, owned by T Fitzmaurice & T Bourke, handler Lauren Fitzmaurice 2nd, Lissue Doorman Faith, owned by Steve McLoughlin, handler Kevin Doran, 1st with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge & Brian Prout, FBD, sponsor

Intermediate Calf: Dalevalley Doorman Embace, owned by Roy Cromie, handler Rachel Corley, 3rd, Swiftsheath Fran 1563, owned by Tom & Maura Murphy, handler Hannah Murphy 2nd, Mirah Doorman Elizabeth, owned by Michael Freeney, handler Kane Boal, 1st with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge & Eamon Coleman, Eurogene, sponsor.

Mature Calf: Ballyboy Armani Carmen 995 owned by Jim Sinnott, handler Louise Sinnott 3rd, Greenlea Stonewall Oceane, owner Padraic Greenan, handler Colin Todd, 2nd , Beechrow Damion Twain, owned by Michael Booth, handler Rory Timlin 1st with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge & Eamon Coleman, sponsor, Eurogene

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1 Jane Steel, Handler Judge, Paul Murphy, Champion Handler, National YMA Finals 2016 receives the Barrett Family Perpetual Trophy for Handling from Denis Barrett.

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Alec Bryan, President IHFA & Avril Helen, Chairperson National YMA present the Cork Friesian Breeders Club Perpetual Trophy for Clipping to the winning Slaney team of Laura Sinnott and her son Josh.

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Alec Bryan, President IHFA and Jane Conroy rep the Laois / Offaly club present the Laois / Offaly Bill Flynn Memorial YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Stand to the Kerry Club.

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Denis Barrett presents the Denis Barrett Auctions & Pedigree Sales Perpetual Trophy for Sportsmanship to the Carlow / Kilkenny Club.

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Alec Bryan, President IHFA and Avril Helen, Chairperson, National YMA present the Breffni / Oriel Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Calves to the Slaney Club

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Alec Bryan, President IHFA and Avril Helen, Chairperson, National YMA present the Kildare Friesian Breeders Club YMA Perpetual Trophy for Best Handlers to the Breffni / Oriel Club.

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In appreciation

Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA and Avril Helen, Chairperson National YMA make a presentation of appreciation to Jane Steel who acted as Clipping and Handler Judge at the National YMA Finals 2016

Alec Bryan, President IHFA &makes a presentation to Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge National YMA Finals 2016

Alec Bryan, President IHFA, makes a presentation to the ring stewards on Day 2 to Clodagh Helen and Louise Murphy pictured with Patrick Ruttimann, Calf Judge

Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA makes presentations to Rachel Whyte, Ag Analysis Competition Steward, Andrea Murphy & Emer Kennelly, Ring Stewards Day 1, pictured with Jane Steel, Handler Judge,

Donal Carey, National YMA Liaison Officer, Alec Bryan, President and Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA make presentations to Emer Kelly, Laura Sinnott, Avril Helen, National YMA Officers

Alec Bryan, President IHFA, and Charles Gallagher, CE IHFA make presentations to Denis Barrett, MC, Richard Hamilton, Cattle Co-Ordinator, on the occassion of the YMA National Finals 25th Anniversary for their many years of voluntary contribution to the show.

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The latest news, results and photos from the YMA Clubs.

Breffni / Oriel

Monaghan Rose Pamela Allen

Demonstrations This year our Easter workshop was held at the farm of Christian and Sinead Keenan, Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan. Our young members were put through their paces on topics such as clipping, handling and stock judging. We would like to thank Brendan Greenan and David Boyd who provided their expertise on the day. Also we would like to thank the Keenan family as the demonstration would not be possible without a venue and to Sinead for the lovely food provided.

We held our second demo of the year in June at the farm of David and Kenny Boyd. This demo consisted of our clipping competition and a focus on or handling as show season grew ever closer. Brendan Greenan selected Colin Todd and Rachel Corley as the winners and they went on to represent the club at the National competition. We would again like to thank Brendan for all his help and to the Boyd brothers for the use of their farm, and to Mary Rafferty who provided refreshments on the day.

Calf Show This year our calf show was held at Virgina show centre Co. Cavan. We had a very large number of entries and an excellent attendance on the day. We would like to thank our sponsors; Virginia Show, Smith& Foley Veterinary, Intercool Engineers and Auctus Champion Milk Replacer. A big thanks also to Pat Gaynor and the Gaynor family who put in a huge amount of work in preparing for the show. Finally a massive thank you tour judge on the day, Gary Jones who did a brilliant job with both our handler and calf classes.

Handler results were as follows: Little Leaders: 1. Keith Bennet 2. Pauric Prunty 3. Jessica Coulter Junior Handlers: 1. Hollie Keenan 2. Hannah Williamson 3. Sinead Prunty

Intermediate Handlers: 1. Rachel Corley 2. Rebekah Williamson 3.Tara Sherlock Senior Handlers: 1. Andrea Rafferty 2. Colin Todd 3.Jamie Keenan Mature Handlers: 1. Edwin Gaynor 2. Eimear Gaynor Calf classes were as follows: March 2016: 1st Brackvale Armani Perfect- Paddy Rafferty 2nd Portvale Attitude Izzy- Clayton Coulter 3rd Coretard Gold Romeo- Christian Keenan Junior Calf: 1st Greenlea Pesky Alice- Padraic Greenan 2nd Portvale Soloman Ballerina- Clayton Coulter 3rd Dalevalley Doorman Embrace- Roy Cromie Intermediate Calf: 1st Dalevalley Doorman Embrace- Roy Cromie 2nd Mullaghlands Enforcer Fawn- Mullaghland Holsteins 3rd Mullaghlands Lapp P Bramur- Mullaghland Holsteins Senior Calf: 1st Dalevalley Doorman Tracey- Roy Cromie 2nd Cornboro Goldie Alice- Brian Corley 3rd Greenlake Shire Aroma- David& Kenny Boyd Mature Calf: 1st Greenlea Stonewall Oceane- Padraic Greenan 2nd Dalevalley Goldwyn Cosmopolitan- Roy Cromie 3rd Greenlea Dizzie Katie Red- Padraic Greenan Colour breed born 2016: 1st Threemile Prodigy Lulu- Christian Keenan 2nd Ninecounty Candy- Dermot Sherry 3rd Threemile Rusty Burdette- Christian Keenan Colour breed born 2015: 1st Threemile Pretty Rock- Christian Keenan 2nd Mullaghlands Pride Starlight- Mullaghland Holsteins 3rd Mullaghlands Jordan Pearl- Mullaghland Holsteins Champion Handler: Rachel Corley Reserve Champion Handler: Andrea Rafferty Honourable Mention: Colin Todd Champion Calf: Dalevalley Doorman Tracey- Roy Cromie Reserve Champion Calf: Greenlea Stonewall Oceane- Padraic Greenan Honourable Mention: Dalevalley Doorman Embrace- Roy Cromie Well done to all involved!!

National YMA Finals We had a very successful participation of at the National Calf show this year which took place in Kilkenny at the end of July with Rachel Corley and Colin Todd placed third in the clipping competition. After this the handling classes commenced and the results were as follows: Novice Handler: Adrian Allen 3rd; Junior Handler: Hollie Keenan 1st; Intermediate Handler: Rachel Corley 1st; Senior Handler: Andrea Rafferty 4th Colin Todd 5th; Mature Handler: Edwin Gaynor 5th; Reserve champion handler: Rachel Corley

Club Notes

The club enjoyed a very successful National Calf Show, winning the overall handling trophy as well as Champion Colour Breed Calf owned

by Christian Keenan

Colour breeds Junior Calf: 2nd Threemile Prodigy Lulu- Christian Keenan; 3rd Mullaghlands Starbuck Swiss- Mullaghland Holsteins; Colour breeds Intermediate Calf: 1st Mullaghlands Pride Starlight- Mullaghland Holsteins; 3rd Mullaghlands Jordan Pearl- Mullaghlands Holsteins; Colour breeds Senior Calf: 1st Threemile Pretty Rock- Christian Keenan; 2nd Threemile Hollie Napier- Christian Keenan; Colour breed Champion: Threemile Pretty Rock- Christian Keenan; Colour breed Honourable Mention: Mullaghlands Pride StarlightMullaghland Holsteins Intermediate Calf: 3rd Dalevalley Doorman Embrace- Roy Cromie; Senior Calf: 1st Dalevalley Doorman Tracey- Roy Cromie; 2nd Cornboro Goldie Alice- Brian Corley Mature Calf: 2nd Greenlea Stonewall Oceane; Champion Calf: Dalevalley Doorman Tracey- Roy Cromie On top of these fantastic results the club also won the overall handling trophy. Well done to all involved in an excellent show!!

EYBS We would like to say a massive well done to club members Edwin Gaynor and Jamie Keenan who were part of Ireland team who travelled to Belgium. They both competed among the top from across Europe and the Breffni /Oriel club are proud to have been represented.

Rose of Tralee We would like to say a huge well done to club member Pamela Allen who took part in this year’s Rose of Tralee competition. Pamela did fantastically well by winning the Monaghan Rose title and then making it all the way to the live television show for the National Final.

Excellent work Pamela, well done again!!

Northern Ireland Calf Show This year we had some members take part in the Northern Ireland Calf Show. Jamie Keenan was second in his class of the Ayrshire showmanship, with sister Hollie also claiming the same position in her class. Hollie went on then to claim Reserve Champion Handler of the Ayrshire showmanship. In the Holstein classes Rachel Corley won her class and then went on to be named Champion Handler. We would like to congratulate all three members on their fantastic achievements and wish them all the best at the All Britain Calf Show.

Colin Todd Champion and honourable mention calves of Breffni / Oriel show owned by Roy Cromie

Champion Handler of NI Calf Show Rachel Corley

Cork Clipping competition: 2nd Brian and Kevin Smith Ag Analysis: 1st Padraig Hayes, Stephen Shannon and Conor Lehane Novice Handler 15-26: 1st James O’Sullivan 2nd Christy McCarthy Intermediate Handler: 2nd Kevin Smith Senior Handler: 1st Paul Murphy Mature Handler: 3rd Diarmuid Murphy Handler Championship: Champion Handler Paul Murphy Honourable Mention Handler Kevin Smith Summer Yearling Calf: 3rd Laurelmore Doder Dandy- Ricky Barrett Well done to all members who competed and thank you to everyone who travelled up to support us.

Presentation to Down Syndrome Ireland and Marymount Hospice Charities

Workshop This year, Margret Murphy was kind enough to talk to our young members about calf nutrition at the Viaduct Inn, Cork on the 24th March 2016. Margret gave us a great insight into the importance of calf nutrition from their early days as a calf right through as they mature into heifers. Thanks to everyone who came to support.

European Show Cork YMA would like to extend a massive congratulations to club member Paul Murphy who was chosen to compete at the European Show in Colmar, France in June 2016. Paul placed 2nd in the clipping section and 1st in the Showmanship making him the overall European Champion in the Junior section.

Field Evening Cork YMA held our annual Field Evening in Dock Holsteins of the Hayes family. With a great turnout, the evening was enjoyed by everyone. A selection of embryos and straws were auctioned for the charities of Down Syndrome Ireland and Marymount Hospice which raised â‚Ź1500 between the two charities. Thank you to our hosts, master judge Diarmuid Murphy and to everyone who made the evening possible.

HYB Rally This year, three Cork members were chosen to travel to the HYB Rally.

Rachel White, Gerard Kirby and Diarmuid Murphy. Congratulations to Diarmuid on coming joint 3rd in the clipping competition. Well done to everyone on taking part.

EYBS Well done to Cork YMA member Brian Smith who was selected to take part in the European Young Breeders School in Belgium this year which is a fantastic achievement which is often the highlight of YMA to compete internationally. Brian was placed 7th in his handling class and did his club proud while he was abroad.

On behalf of the Cork YMA committee, we would like to thank everybody who was involved in the club this year. We would like to extend ours thanks to the Cork senior club for their ongoing support and enthusiasm to get young members involved in the association; to our sponsors who never fail to ensure our events can take place and to our parents and families who are always there to help and support us in our events. We look forward to another great year.

Claire Kirby

Cork YMA Calf Show Our annual calf show was held on the 11th July 2016 at the West Cork Equine Centre, Kilbrittain. Over 60 calves and over 40 handlers competed for their place at Nationals, making those who qualified a truly worthy bunch! A big thank you to all those involved in organising a hugely successful evening; and a special thank you to our judges Brendan Greenan and Garry Hurley and of course our generous sponsors without which the show could not have gone ahead. This year Gordon Kingston owner of Dellview Cancun Angel took home Champion Calf 2nd year in a row and Champion Handler went to Gerard Kirby. Well done and congratulations to everyone for competing and supporting our show.

Cork YMA at Nationals We would like to thank all the club members and their parents for their help throughout the year. Also congratulations to all our members who competed at nationals this year.

Margaret Murphy receives a token of appreciation at the YMA workshop

Club Notes

Photos from Cork YMA Calf Show and Cork YMA members at National YMA Finals

Cork YMA Field Evening

Kerry 2016 proved to be a hugely successful year for Kerry YMA and probably the most successful in our 25 year history.

Kerry Club Field Evening A great night was had at the Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club field evening on the farm on Richard and Breda Langford, Laune Herd, Killorglin. The quality of cows on display was excellent, it was great to get a chance to see such a uniform herd of cows of such a high calibre. The winners of the YMA aged classes were as follows:U-26 1st(joint)Roisin Shanahan & Edel O’Connell 2nd Noirin Kennelly 3rd Katie Kennelly U-18 1st.Jack Walsh 2nd Chris Heffernan 3rd (Joint) Aisling Harty & Padraig Broderick . U-12 1st Muiris Harty 2nd Micheal Savage 3rd Connal Savage.

IHFA Open Day Windfield The Under 26 and Under 18 travelled to the IHFA National Open day, in Menlough, Co.Galway on the farm of Tommy & Orla Screene, Windfield Holsteins. The quality of cow developed by the Screenes was tremendous and the enture occassion was a huge success for all involved. Although no silver ware was brought back to the Kingdom our teams competed admirably and are a credit to the Club.

Kerry YMA Calf Show The Annual Kerry YMA Calf show was held in Castleisland Mart on the 9th of July. Thankfully the day stayed dry, which was unusual or one of our calf shows! Our judges on the day were Thomas Neville for the Handling classes and Brian Hayes for the Calf classes.

Results were as follows: Novice handlers: 1st Gearoid Hearty 2nd Ciara Cronin Junior Handlers: 1st Muiris Harty 2nd Gearoid Harty Intermediate Handlers: 1st Donnacha Daly 2nd Aisling Harty Senior Handlers:1st Lauren Fitzmaurice 2nd Tj Maunsell Champion Handler: Lauren Fitzmaurice, Reserve Handler: Tj Maunsell,

Lauren Fitzmaurice with Handler judge- Thomas Neville and Maurice Harty, Kerry Club President, after she was crowned champion handler of the Kerry YMA Calf show.

Gearoid Harty (Honerable Mention Calf), Bryan Daly (Reserve Champion Calf), Lauren FItzmaurice (Champion Calf), Brian Hayes (calf show judge)

Club Notes Honourable Mention: Donnacha Daly.

Calf Classes:March Calf: 1st Mullaghlands Ladd Susie Mist Red 2nd Ballylongane Mary 20 Junior Calf: 1st Leagh Armani Pledge 2nd Balylongane Joelle 5. Intermediate Calf: 1st Ballyline Comestar Renee 2nd Maunsell Mist Carlinda. Senior Calf : 1st Leagh McCutchen Primrose 2nd Emerld Iota Merrill. Spring Yearing: Chapelhill 1st Atwood Larissa Champion Calf – Chapelhill Atwood Larissa, Reserve Champion Calf – Leagh Armani Pledge, Honourable Mention – Ballylongane Joelle 5 National Calf Show Kilkenny On the 26/27th of July all roads ledto Killkenny for the National Calf show, this ear was undoubtedly Kerrys most successful year! Day 1 couldn’t have started off much better with Ciara Cronin winning the 2nd Novice Handlers class, this was followed with Muiris Harty finishing 3rd in a very competitive Junior Handlers class. To cap it all off, Lauren Fitzmaurice and TJ Maunsell finished 2nd and 3rd in the Senior Handlers class.

Wednesday the 27th was a day 25 years in the waiting, with Kerry YMA claiming our first ever winner in a calf class when Mullaghlands Ladd P Susie Mist Red, owned by the Maunsell Family, finished in 1st place in the March calf class! Leagh Armani Pledge owned by he Fitzmaurice family came 5th in the Junior calf class. This was closely followed by Leagh McCutchen Primrose coming 3rd in a hotly contested Senior Calf class! The last Kerry calf to enter the ring was Chapelhill Atwood Larissa, and she didn’t disappoint coming 2nd in the Spring Yearling class! To crown it all off the Kerry Stand was then named best stand, which was the cherry on top of a National Calf Show.

Friday 3rd June the club held a YMA workshop at John Curtin’s Rosstemple Herd. Over 30 children from ages 4 to 16 were present.

John‘s 15 “trained” calves were introduced as the children arrived.

It was some sight to see 15 children parading calves around a makeshift ring in the barn. After each child had done some leading, we gathered them together and with Dermot McCarthy leading a calf, Rachel McNamara gave a detailed and thorough walkthrough of the do’s and don’ts of leading and presenting a calf. Following the instructions from Rachel we again had the children parade and present the calves, assisted by instruction from Dermot, Rachel, Emma McNamara and Owen Laffan. We closed off the night with some refreshments and ice-cream. The YMA would like to thank John Curtin for hosting the event and for providing the calves, to Rachel, Emma, Owen for helping during the week in the preparation. Overall a great evenings fun and entertainment was had by all.

YMA Bridgetown Show report On July 10th we held the Limerick and Clare YMA calf and handler show by kind permission at Bridgetown South East Clare show. The day was damp but this did not detract from the superb atmosphere at the show. Andrea Murphy was judge for the day and we are very thankful to Andrea for doing this job. We had 25 handlers present and 50 calf entries. Andrea judged the handler classes first and discussed with each child the reasons for her placing. The results of the handler classes were as follows: Novice Hander 1st Aoife McNamara, 2nd Shane Boyce, 3rd Under 12 Handler: 1st Aoife McNamara 2nd Conor McNamara 3rd Shane Boyce Intermediate Handler: 1st Conor Lynch, 2nd Emma McNamara, 3rd Jack O’Neill Senior Hander: 1st Rachel McNamara Mature Handler: 1st Owen Laffan Champion Handler: Conor Lynch, Reserve Champion Handler: Rachel McNamara

HUK Weekend Rally & EYBS Well done to TJ Maunsell and Jack Walsh who flew the green and gold flag at the HUK Weekend Rally in Gloustershire , UK. A special mention also to Lauren Fitzmaurice who represented the club at the EBYS in Belgium, Lauren did tremendously well by coming 2nd in her class. Congrats Lauren!

Sláinte, Jack Walsh & Bryan Daly

Mullaghlands Ladd P Susie Mist after winning the March Calf class in Kilkenny!

Limerick Clare

Limerick and Clare YMA Calf Championship line up at Bridgetown Show

The Calf classes followed the handlers with the results as follows: March 16 Calf: 1st Paul Hannon’s Lisnalty Lorraine 285 2nd John McNamara’s Ardskeagh Vares Judy January 16 calf: 1st Tom Lynch’s Ballyelan Magnifico Embrace 2nd Paul Hannon’s Lisnalty Snowy Sunray Junior calf: 1st Tom Lynch’s Ballyelan Seven Robin 2nd Joe Boyce’s Kelboy Allround Ruby Intermediate calf: 1st John Curtin’s Rosstemple September Amy 2nd

Paul Hannon’s Lisnalty Breeze 899 Senior Calf: 1st Paul Hannon’s Lisnalty Peggy 867 2nd Joe Boyce’s Kelboy AT Helene 6 Mature Calf: 1st Tom Lynch’s Ballyelan Uno Embrace 2nd John Curtin’s Rosstemple Overtime Laura Champion Calf: Ballyelan Seven Robin, Reserve Champion Calf: Ballyelan Uno Embrace European Championships Congratulations to Thomas Neville on his super performance competing in Colmar, France. Together with Paul Murphy the YMA team were placed first in a tremendous European Show.

1st placed in the 12-18 years section were the Limerick / Clare team, Clare Hannan, Jane Hannan, Louis McCormick with Christy Doherty, FBD, sponsor

Open Day Congratulations to Jane Hannon, Claire Hannon and Louie McCormack for winning the U18 stock-judging at the Open Day in Tommy Screen’s. A special commendation to Louie for winning outright the U18 section receiving the Fr. Collins Perpetual Trophy cup. Well done to all.

YMA National Calf Show report 2016 July 26th was the handling day at the national calf show. Our club representatives did us proud with prominent showing in classes. We were represented by Tommy and Mikey Ryan, Bill Hannon, Shane Boyce in the Novice under 10 class. In the Novice under 14 class we were represented by Jane Hannon(with a superb 2nd placing), Claire Hannan and Kevin Maher. The under 12 class featured Aoife and Conor McNamara, while in the under 16 we had Conor Lynch (placed 3rd) and Emma McNamara in a very competitive class. We closed out the last 2 classes with Rachel McNamara in the Senior Class and Owen Laffan in the mature class.

In the calf classes we started the March class with a fine second for John McNamara with Ardskeagh Vares Judy. We progressed through the other classes with all the calves acquitting themselves well.

EYBS Well done to Emma McNamara representing the Club and YMA at the EYBS in Brussels.

“The Dream Team” Shane McNamara / Mickey Ryan at Limerick Show

Limerick Show We closed out the year with a Handler Demonstration at Limerick Show. Rachel McNamara explained the handling procedures very well assisted by Emma McNamara, Conor McNamara and Tommy Ryan. Following the demonstration we had the open Dairy young stockperson class of the show. 21 children from Limerick and Kerry participated in the class. Features of the class included “the Dream Team”. The class was won by Emma McNamara, with Donacha Daly 2nd and 3rd was Bryan Daly.

National Show Millstreet The showmanship league finals were completed on the Friday night.

Well done to all the club members that qualified for the finals. On the Saturday in the Show handling classes we had a win for Rachel McNamara in the 12-18 class and it was a memorable day for Rachel as she was selected as Champion Handler for the show.

Emma, handler winner at Limerick Show

Summary The YMA would like to thank the parents for transporting the members to the various events. To Mike Laffan, Michael McNamara and John McNamara for organising the schedule of events. Well done to all YMA members that took part, you left us with some fantastic memories, some even captured on photo. It was a fun year both learning and showing, Looking forward to next year. The YMA would like to thank the parents for transporting the members to the various events and providing the refreshments which contribute to the occasions.

Michael Laffan

Slaney McCutchen Twizzle placing 1st in the January ’16 Calf class. In the Mature Calf class Jim Sinnott’s Ballyboy Armani Carmen placed 3rd. In the championship Hallow McCutchen Twizzle was tapped out as Honourable Mention Calf of the show. The majority of Slaney’s calves were placed in the top 10 which led to the Slaney club winning the Breffni Oriel Perpetual Trophy for Best Team of Calves.

Well done to all our exhibitors and handlers who did the club proud.

Slaney team receiving the best team of calves cup.

Club Calf Show This year our club calf show was held on Monday the 21st of June at Clough Parish Hall. The calf show was kindly sponsored by Brett Brothers Limited. Once again there was a great turn out of both Handlers and Exhibitors. We would like to thank our judge on the night Steven McLoughlin who did a tremendous job giving great care and attention to all our exhibitors especially our young handlers.

Champion Calf on the night was Ballyboy Armani Carmen owned by Jim & Una Sinnott and Reserve champion calf was Lask Shadow Bee owned by Thomas Byrne. Champion handler was Laura Sinnott and Reserve champion handler was Louise Sinnott. Well done all participants. Many thanks to those who came to support, especially Valerie and the ladies who provided the tea and refreshments.

EYBS Congratulations to Mark Hurley who was chosen as one of the members to represent team Ireland at the Young Breeders School in Battice. Well done to Mark who finished in the top 10 in his respective Handler class. We hope he enjoyed his experience and will bring everything he learned to YMA next year.

Well done to our National Chairperson Avril Helen and her committee in organising a tremendous calf show from all at Slaney YMA. We look forward to next year’s.

Louise Sinnott, Slaney YMA Co-Ordinator.

National YMA Calf Show Slaney was back in the top ranks this year at the national YMA taking home many prizes over the two days. The first day got off to a winning start with our clipping duo of Laura & Josh Sinnott taking top honours in the Clipping Competition. Not only did they win but they created a piece of history by being the first and maybe the only time a Parent and Child won a competition together. They received the Cork Friesian Breeders club YMA perpetual trophy for the Clipping Competiton. Leading on from the morning success our two u10 Novice handlers, Josh Sinnott and Will Jones placed 1st and 2nd respectively. This is a massive achievement for both young handlers with it being their first time to compete at the National YMA. Mark Hurley was placed 7th in a very high standard Senior handler class. Laura Sinnott rounded off her YMA career by placing 1st in the Mature Handler class.

Day 2 got off to another great start with Jim Sinnott’s Ballyboy Dempsey Carmen placing 3rd in the March ‘16 Calf class. Followed by Philip Jones’ Hallow

Sinead Byrne with her Reserve Champion Calf Josh Sinnott & Will Jones, 1st & 2nd u10 Novice Handler at Slaney Club Calf Show.

Mark Hurley concentrating hard at EYBS

Laura & Josh Sinnott, Clipping Competition Winners.

West Midlands Club Calf Show On the 15th of July, West Midlands held their annual YMA club calf show in Haydens Equestrian Centre, Co. Leitrim. This year the show was a very successful event with a great number of calves and handlers on the night. It is clear that the strength of the YMA is growing from year to year in the club. Clayton Coulter who was this year’s judge, did a fantastic job and really encouraged the young members on the night. The club would like to express their sincere thanks to Clayton for travelling down to the event and we thoroughly hope he enjoyed it! The club would also like to thank our show sponsor Volac who provided all handers with a gift bag on the night. Also to our ring steward YMA Club members at our calf show on the night, Avril Helen, many thanks. Once again a tasty BBQ was provided on the night and the club would like to thank Joe Devine for his help with this. I firmly believe no one went home hungry on the night.

As always, I would like to thank Haydens Equestrian Centre for allowing us to use the facilities and also for their full co-operation on the night. The team there are always a helping hand. The results of the show are as follows: Junior Handlers: 1. Cian Mallon 2. Rachel McGarry 3. Lauren McGarry Senior Handler: 1. Emer Kelly 2. Aaron Bennett 3. Craig Bennett Champion Handler: Cian Mallon Reserve Handler: Emer Kelly Honourable Mention: Aaron Bennett Junior Calf: (owned by) 1. Joe Devine 2. John Shorthall 3. Pj& John Kelly Intermediate Calf: LIttle leaders at our calf show 1. Edwin Bennett 2. Pj & John Kelly 3. Graeme Taylor Senior Calf: 1. John Whitney 2. Graeme Taylor Champion Calf: Kingboy Rosemary- Bennett Family Reserve Calf: Rochfort Domino Dot- Pj & John Kelly The club is looking forward to next years show and I would like on behalf of all YMA members to thank our club members and committee including Graeme Taylor, Oliver Costello, John Shorthall and Shane McHugh for their help in the organising of the show.

In sympathy On a final note, the club would like to extend it’s sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Shauna Banet a few weeks after the club calf show. Shauna had handled a calf in the past two calf shows and was a good friend of club member Edel Whitney. May she rest in peace.

Emer Kelly

Shauna Banet and pictured opposity with Edel Whitney at a recent club calf show.

Galway

Thomas Feeney was 3rd in the Novice Handler B class at the National YMA Finals in July.

Calf Show On a very wet morning on the 19th of June, we held our first outing of the year for Galway YMA members which was our calf show at the Ballybrit Racecourse. The two winning calves and handlers from each class went through to the National YMA finals in Kilkenny. The conditions were terrible and got worse as the day progressed but the show had to go on. I would like to thank Cormacoo, Gurteenacre, Keypoint, Massmore, Mirah, Palmrock, Riverview, Seafield, and Windfield Holsteins for bringing calves out on the day and for such a good group of promising young stock. A huge thanks also to Michael Maunsell for his excellent judging and reasons on the day in such bad conditions. Congratulations go to Michael Freeney on exhibiting the Champion Calf “Mirah Doorman Elizabeth” and the Boal family on the Reserve Champion “Sprucegrove Apples Peggy”.

It was an excellent year for Galway YMA as Tommy, Orla Aoibhínn and Rónán Screene of Windfield Holsteins took on the major event of the IHFA Open Day. As a club, we were very much involved, in the weeks leading up to this. Many thanks to the other YMA club members from different parts of the country who helped out in making this such a memorable day.

National YMA Finals Our next outing was the National YMA Finals. This year was one of our best years as a club with 8 calves travelling to Kilkenny. On the Tuesday evening, we had a strong group of young handlers who competed well in their classes. Thomas Freeney did the club proud coming third in the Novice Class Age 13-16 yrs. On Wednesday morning, the calf classes started well, a 2nd place for Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia with Andy Gildea on the halter in the January class. It got better in the next class as Mirah Doorman Elizabeth came 1st in the November-December class shown by Kane Boal. Two more top four places resulted in a very good day for our club.

We were approached this year by Mountbellow Agricultural Show to bring back the black and white classes. The day consisted of two young stock classes: Class 1 Born after January 16 Class 2 Born after the 1st September 15 Class 3 Handler under 18 yrs Results: Class 1 Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia / Mirah Lou Sofia / Ballythomas S1263 Annette Class 2 Sprucegrove Armani A Peggy / Mirah Magnifico Ria Champion Handler: Kane Boal Champion Calf: Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia Many thanks to Mervyn Kearney for the excellent judging. Hopefully this can develop into an annual event for our club. Thanks also to Mountbellew Show for making these classes available to us.

Megan Boal was Reserve Champion Handler at the National Dairy Show.

National Dairy Show The last outing of the year was the National Dairy Show in Millstreet.

First into the ring on Saturday morning was the Under 18 handling class for Kane and Megan Boal. Kane finished 6th with Megan finishing in 2nd place and went on to be crowned Reserve Champion Handler. In class 5, Megan finished second with her calf Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia in a very strong class of 25 entries.

In class 6, Sprucegrove Armani A Peggy and Kane finished second from 19 entries and Sprucegrove Apples Peggy was placed 6th with Megan. Mirah Axn Elle finished in 5th place in the class born after January 15 for owner Michael Freeney. In class 14, Confined cow in milk Palmrock Nancy 123 was placed 5th for owner Padraic Carr, his first outing at Millstreet for many years. Good to have him back!!

Many thanks to the Cork club for another successful show with record entries this year.

2016 has been a memorable year for the Galway Yma Club.

Looking forward to 2017.

M.B (Assistant PRO)

Thomas Freeney, Leena Freeney & Kane Boal at Mountbellew show.

Carlow / Kilkenny Workshop On the 9th of April the club held it’s annual yma workshop on the farm of Liam and Sandra Murphy, Evergreen Holsteins. There was a great turnout and it was nice to see young members from neighbouring clubs come along and learn some new skills. Steve McLoughlin shared his expertise on stockjudging, reason giving and showmanship while Gerry Ahern of Barrowvale Veterinary Clinic gave a very beneficial talk on nutrition management and the requirements of calves and show animals. Thanks to Steve and Gerry for sharing their knowledge.

Many thanks also to Liam and Sandra for holding the workshop and providing refreshments on the day.

Open Day Our club members did extremely well in the IHFA Open Day stockjudging with Doireann Mulhall winning the individual award in the 18-26 section. Doireann was also part of the team along with Aoife O’Shea and Liam O’Shea who came 3rd in the 18-26 section.

Well done to them on their achievements.

Local YMA This years YMA took place on July 9th in Cillin Hill. There was a large turnout of handlers and calves. A special thanks to our master judge Paul Murphy who did a fantastic job. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to our sponsors Paul and Vincent’s and Barrowvale Veterinary Clinic. The results of the handler and calf classes are as follows: Handlers: Junior:1st Manus Murphy 2nd Amy Roche Intermediate: 1st Pauric Coleman 2nd Cathal Mulhall Senior: 1st Lauren O’Toole. 2nd Doireann Mulhall Mature: 1st Philip Murphy. 2nd Ann O’Toole Champion: Lauren O’Toole. Reserve: Doireann Mulhall.

Calves: March: 1st Grangecon Laurie Overtime 4, Anthony Kealy.

Junior: 1st Swiftsheath Breeze 1573, Tom and Maura Murphy.

2nd Evergreen Susie Mist 17, Liam and Sandra Murphy.

Intermediate: 1st Swiftsheath Fran 1563, Tom and Maura Murphy. 2nd Evergreen Fame 2, Liam and Sandra Murphy.

Senior: 1st Swiftsheath Roxy 1552, Tom and Maura Murphy.

2nd Danville Doorman Fame ET Jim Mulhall.

Summer Yearling: 1st Windfield Irene 24, Pat Murphy.

Mature: 1st Evergreen Susie Mist 11 ET, Liam and Sandra Murphy. 2nd Corstown Atwood Altitude 2 ET, Pat Murphy.

Champion: Swiftsheath Roxy 1552, Tom and Maura Murphy.

Reserve: Evergreen Susie Mist 11 ET, Liam & Sandra Murphy.

National YMA The National YMA Finals were held in Cillin Hill in the last week of July. Well done to all members who competed this year. On the first day Peter Murphy, Pauric Coleman and Cathal Mulhall came 2nd in the Ag-Analysis Competition. Special mention also to our handlers Conor Coleman who came 3rd in the Novice A class, while Amy Roche came 2nd and Manus Murphy was 4th in the Junior class. The success continued on the second day with Tom & Maura Murphy’s calves Swiftsheath Fran 1563 coming 2nd in the Intermediate class and Swiftsheath Breeze 1573 coming 3rd in the Junior class. An enjoy-

Doireann Mulhall, highest inidividual winner in the 18 - 26 stockjudging section, IHFA Open Day

able two days was topped off when the enthusiasm and team spirit of the club was rewarded when it won the Denis Barrett Auctions and Pedigree Sales Perpetual Trophy for Sportsmanship. Thank you to everyone who helped out over the few days and a big thank you to Jordan Agri for sponsoring hoodies for the club.

EYBS Congratulates to Lauren O’Toole who represented Ireland in Battice. Lauren did exceptionally well coming 3rd in her showmanship class, all her hard work paying off. Special mention to Liam Murphy who was team leader this year.

Showmanship League The clubs showmanship league continues to be a great success.

The showmanship league cup is kindly sponsored by the Tynan Family, Ardboy in memory of the late Mr. Larry Tynan. Well done to everyone who took part this year. Thanks to Animal Pharmacy for sponsoring the competition. The results of the league are as follows: 1st Doireann Mulhall 2nd Cathal Mulhall 3rd Lauren O’Toole Padraic Murphy

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Club Notes

The latest news, results and photos from the IHFA regional Clubs.

Thanks to all our Clubs for their contributions and for their ongoing commitment to IHFA. Breffni/Oriel The Spring-Summer events for Breffni Oriel club kicked off with the annual table quiz in the Cavan Rugby Club on Friday on 11th March. The proceeds this year went to the Holy Family School in Cootehill A great night was had by all Club Trip The 2016 events continued with the annual club trip which this year took place on 26th April The day started with a visit to Bushmills Distillery where we had a tour of the plant followed by a taste of the products!! It was then on to the farm of the McClean family where we were given a great reception and a tour of their fine Bushmills herd. A great day was had by all.

Annual Herds Competition The Breffni/Oriel Holstein Friesian Breeders Club held their 15th Annual Herds Competition over the week of 13th June with over 50 herds from Cavan and Monaghan taking part. Judges this year were Brian Corley Cornafaghy Herd Smithboro , Peter Waring from the Winton Herd in the UK and Mick Gould from the Woodmarsh Herd in the UK and they spent 3 days travelling the length and breadth of Cavan and Monaghan. The prize giving took place in the Westenra Arms Hotel Monaghan, with over 150 members enjoying a very memorable night. The competition was kindly sponsored by Lacpatrick Dairies being represented on the night by Aidan McCabe and Hugo Maguire and club member Pamela Allen, Monaghan Rose as VIP guest.

The judges were highly impressed with the high standard of cows in the area and of the warm welcome they experienced everywhere they went. Each judge awarded a special junior merit award to one young person who especially impressed them with their knowledge of their animals. The 3 recipients on the night were Cian Poyntz, Hannah Williamson and Rachel Corley.

The winners in each section were Novice: Production: 1st Jason Poyntz 2nd Eileen Smith 3rd Padraic McEnerney Inspection: 1st Frank & Darren Walls , 2nd Jason Poyntz, 3rd Padraic McEnerney Overall: 1st Jason Poyntz, 2nd Frank & Darren Walls, 3rd Padraic McEnerney Junior Production: 1st Gerard Donohoe 2nd Gerard Lynch, 3rd Nelson & David Heaslip Inspection: 1st Tom Treanor, 2nd Christian Keenan 3rd John Arthur McNally Overall: 1st Gerard Donohoe, 2nd Trevor Williamson, 3rd John Arthur McNally Intermediate: Production: 1st Sean Prunty, 2nd Noel McQuaid, 3rd Thomas Toal Inspection: 1st Seamus Shannon, 2nd Paddy & Colin Traynor 3rd Dermot Sherry Overall: 1st Sean Prunty, 2nd,Seamus Shannon,3rd Paddy & Colin Traynor

Presentation to Holy Family school.

Senior: Production: 1st John Smith, 2nd John Bole , 3rd Eugene Donohoe Inspection: 1st Martin McElarney, 2nd Walter& Meredith Scott , 3rd Seamus Shanley Overall: 1st John Smith, 2nd David McCoy, 3rd Seamus Shanley Elite: Production: 1st Clayton Coulter ,2nd Edwin Bennett,3rd Herbert Pollock Inspection: 1st John &Graeme Taylor, 2nd Damien Wynne,3rd Clayton Coulter Overall: 1st Clayton Coulter, 2nd Damien Wynne, 3rd John & Graham Taylor Club Stock judging Evenings The club organised 3 very well attended stock judging evenings over the summer months.

The first was on 7th June on the farm of Christian Keenan, the second took place on 28th June at David McCoy’s farm and finally on 19th July we went to the farm of Jason Poyntz. Many thanks to these farmers and their families for hosting the events, for the great stock they put up and also the refreshments served. The overall stock judging results are as follows: Novice: 1. Karen Gunn 2. Sarah Williamson 3. Rachel Corley Intermediate: 1. Colin Todd 2. Gerard Shannon 3. Clive McCoy Senior: 1.Brian Corley 2. Brendan Greenan 3. Padraic Greenland YMA Well done to our YMA members who did the club proud from club to national and International level again this year. Going with our policy now of alternating annually between Monaghan and Cavan this year’s YMA calf show took place in the Show Centre Virginia Cavan on Saturday 9th July with great classes of claves and handlers going on to represent the club at the Nationals in Kilkenny at the end of July. Full report in YMA notes.

AGM & Dinner Dance Our Annual Dinner dance will take place on Friday 4th November in Errigal Hotel Cootehill @ 8.30pm and our AGM will take place the last days of Novemner with exact date and venue to be confirmed All members are encouraged to attend both of these events and as always new members are always welcome.

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Club Notes Origin Green Award Winner Congratulations to Dermot Sherry & family, “Ninecounty� herd, Drumhillock, Monaghan on his achevement as an Origin Green / Bord Bia award winner in Liquid / Winter Milk Category. Dermot and family also hosted a Winter Milk Workshop in conjunction with Teagasc, Lacpatrick.

Yet again our club members had a great year at local and national shows. They are a credit to the club and the breed. Thank you to all the people who worked behind the scene to help organise all of the club events. As always the club has been a valuable source of education, entertainment and friendship for all and we hope the coming year will be no exception. Mary Gaynor PRO

Elite overall

Novice overall

Intermediate overall

Senior overall

Junior overall

Breffni / Oriel members on EYBS team

Breffni / Oriel YMA team at National Calf Show

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Club President Carl Smith presenting the champions cup to Eddie O Flynn with Judge James Crowley.

Cork Club Bull Show and Sale Bandon Mart 6/4/2016 Our annual Bull Show and Sale was held in Bandon mart on the first Wednesday in April. A great turnout of bulls was judged by James Crowley, who placed Eddie OFlynns bull as Champion with the reserve going to Carl & Leslie Smiths bull. The bulls sold to a top price of €2880, averaging €1880, with over 60% selling in a difficult spring on dairy farms.

We’d like to congradulate Rickey & Susan Barrett who hosted the National Judges Conference. All were impressed with both the cows and the setup.

Cork club field evening at Tim & Micheal O’Sullivans.

The successful cork competitors at the national open day.

Field Evenings We kicked off our summer field evenings at the Mylawn Herd of Micheal and Dan Healy on the 16th June. A great crowd turned up to view an impressive herd who have sold some of the top priced bulls at recent club sales. Also on the night it was great to see Mylawn Fintans dam being placed 1st in the senior cow section of the stock judging. The results of the stock judging competition were: Under12. 1st Kate Lehane. 2nd Conor Hayes. 3rd James Kingston 12-18. 1st Sean Murphy. 2nd Brian Osbourne. 3rd Michael Murphy / Jack Walsh.

18-26 1st Jack Walsh. 2nd Jason Helen. 3rd Dan Collins.

Senior/ over 26. 1st Richard Forde. 2nd Sean Burns. 3rd Michael O Sullivan.

The following week we travelled further west to the Stoneblack herd of Tim & Micheal O Sullivan. Again we were blessed with a fine evening and a large crowd turned out to view an impressive herd of powerful productive cows. John O Flynn was given the difficut job of being master judge on the night. The results were as follows: Under12. 1st Niamh Crowley. 2nd Helen Crowley. 3rd Claire Crowley.

12-18. 1st Conor Lehane. 2nd Mark Kingston. 3rd Sean Crowley/ Andrew Barrett.

18-26. 1st Leslie Draper. 2nd Rachel White. 3rd Jason Helen.

Senior/over 26. 1st George Kingston. 2nd Jane O Mahony. 3rd Gerdy Lehane.

Club President Carl Smith making a presentation Club President Carl Smith making a presentation of to the O Sullivan families at their field evening. thanks to Micheal & Dan Healy at their Mylawn herd.

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Our 3rd field evening in conjunction with the YMA was held at the Dock herd of Brian & Seamus Hayes. We viewed an impressive herd of world renowned families. We got to see the dam of Dock Conor amongst others.

The results of the stock judging were: Under 12. 1st Louise Coleman, Josephine Kelleher, Colin Nyhan, Ted O Sullivan, Liam O Sullivan, Kate Lehane, Sarah Shannon.

12-18. 1st Mark Kingston. 2nd Seonia Osbourne. 3rd Niall O Donovan 18-26. 1st Sean O Sullivan 2nd Jason Helen 3rd Stacey O Sullivan.

Club Notes

Scenes from Cork YMA Calf Show

Pat & Nora Flynn at the launch of the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day at their Coolmohan herd.

Paul Murphy receiving his award as European Junior Breeder in Colmar, France.

We would also like to congratulate Pat & Nora Flynn, “Coolmohan” herd, on hosting an extremely impressive pure Friesian Open day.

Their doing a great job getting some massive performances from their herd.

A massive congratulations to Paul Murphy on being crowned European Junior young Breeder in Colmar.

IHFA Open Day 6th July At the National Open Day Cork breeders had an extremely successful day with the following stockjudging results: U 18: 3rd Conor & Emer Lehane, Stephen Shannon.

18-26: 2nd Rachel White, Leslie Draper, Diarmuid Murphy.

Macra under 23. 1st Edel O Connell, 2nd Siobhan Ring.

Macra Senior . 1st Brian O Reilly.

National Herds Competition 1st over 80 cow herd Rickey Barrett 1st Spring Calving Herd Denis Kiely 2nd Under 80 cow herd John O Callaghan. Well done to all.

YMA Calf Show The YMA held their annual calf show on the 11th of July. Well done to the Yma on holding a great event. Its great to see the club getting stronger every year. Well done to all exhibitors especially to those who qualified for the national finals. Full results: March Calf 1st Massrock AXN Snowdrop-Lehane Family

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2nd Laurelelm Seven Macushla 2-Ricky Barett 3rd Dellview Sky Angle-Gordon Kingston Junior Calf 1st Cahirmee Mascalese Deannah-Pat Smith 2nd Mileen Emmett My Fair Lady-David Beehinor 3rd Mounteen Goldchip Nicole-John G Kirby Intermediate Calf 1st Cahirmee Norwin Perfection-Pat Smith 2nd Ardatostig Aftershock Lulu 2-Sean Murphy 3rd Lisnacunna McCutchen Maude-Pat Coffee Senior Calf 1st Knockbrown Fraiko Precesta-O’Sullivan Family 2nd Mounteen Palermo Patsy-John G Kirby 3rd Mounteen Palermo Linda-John G Kirby Summer Yearling 1st Laurelmore Doder Dandy-John Barrett 2nd Dock V Flame Marie-Brian Hayes 3rdDock Doorman Elizabeth-Padraig and Michael Hayes Mature Calf 1st Dellview Snow Angel-Gordon Kingston 2nd Cahirmee Acme Presence-Pat Smith 3rd Laurelmore Atty Ann-John Barrett Jersey Calf 1st Laurelelm Poppy-Ricky Barrett 2nd Gabriel Sarah-Robert Shannon 3rd Massrock S1542 Brunette-Lehane Family Champion and Reserve Champion Calf Champion-Dellview Snow Angel-Gordon Kingston Reserve Champion- Knockbrown Fraiko Precesta-O’Sullivan Family Junior Handler 1st Clodagh O’Sullivan 2nd Ricky Barrett 3rd Claire Smith Intermediate Handler 1st Kevin Smith 2nd Brian Smith 3rd James O’Sullivan Senior Handler 1st Claire Kirby 2nd Paul Murphy 3rd Christy McCarthy Mature Handler 1st Gerard Kirby 2nd Diarmuid Murphy 3rd Stacey O’Sullivan Champion Hander-Gerard Kirby Reserve Champion Handler-Claire Kirby Club BBQ Our annual club BBQ was held in the Vienna Woods hotel on the 4th of August. We were delighted that our herds competition judge Trevor Lockhart made the long journey to join us. On the night we gave out the prizes of our annual herds competition. I wish to thank Dairygold who sponsor our Herds Competition. The results are as follows:

Post Calver Gold Cork Herds Competition Development Over 80 1. Windyhill (Denis O’Donoghue) 2. Kilbrennan (Tom O’Driscoll) 3. Clochrua (Denis O’Leary) Under 80 1. Teapot (Robert Beamish) 2. Dairygold (Eamonn Smiddy) 3. Cahirmee (Pat Smith) Calved Heifer 1. Dairygold Twist Bluebell (Eamonn Smiddy) 2. Cahirmee Demp Perfection (Pat Smith) 3. Kilbrennan KKS VB Ruth 4 (Tom O’Driscoll) Best Cow 1. Dairygold Goldie Bluebell (Eamonn Smiddy) 2. Cahirmee Braxton Joyce (Pat Smith) 3. Leestar Laron Gloss (Sean McSweeney) Cow Family 1. Bluebell (Eamonn Smiddy) 2. Jane (Ivan Buttimer) 3. Rhoda (Tom O’Driscoll) Group of 3 heifers 1. Eamonn Smiddy 2. Ivan Buttimer 3. Pat Smith Conformation Herd: Pat Smith Production Herd: Eamonn Smiddy Spring Calving Herd: Robert Beamish Protein % Herd: Robert Beamish (3.70%)

EBI Herd: Thomas Kearney (EBI 201) Overall EBI Cow: Ring 506 BWZ EBI 280 (Killian O’Donovan) Best New Entrant: Eamonn Smiddy Judges Prize: Killian O’Donovan

Rebeccea O Sullivan Dairygold presenting Diarmuid & Jerry Murphy with the best cow (Lissaniskey Romero Lavander) in the premier section and Edmund Curtin Dairygold presenting Eddie O Flynn with 2nd place over 80 cow herd in the premier section.

Rebeccea O Sullivan Dairygold presenting Denis Kiely and family with the top Spring calving herd in the premier section and Seamus O Mahoney presenting John O Sullivan and family with an award for the best cow family ( Amelia) in the Intermediate section.

Denis McCarthy Dairygold presenting Mick Healy(3rd cow family, Ivory, Intermediate section) David Beechinor ( 2nd place best cow, Skeafbridge My Fair Lady 6, Senior section) Robert Shannon ( 3rd place under 80 cow herd, 2nd place group of 3 heifers, Winner Protein% herd(3.72%), top Ebi herd(215),top EBI cow , Ballydehob nft trixie,ebi 352. Judges prize in the premier herd).Brian Hayes and Seamus O Mahoney Dairygold.

Rebeccea O Sullivan Dairygold presenting Killian O Donovan with the Judges prize and highest Ebi cow , Ring 506 bwz EBI 280, in the Development section and Edmund Curtin Dairygold presenting Tim & Micheal O Sullivan with the 3rd placed over 80 cow herd and 2nd placed cow ( Stoneblack Damsel ) in the premier section.

Intermediate Over 80 1. Glenrea (Martin Kennedy) 2. Glenny (Daniel O’Leary) 3. Whelfarm (Kieran Whelton) Under 80 1. Coppenrua (Noel & Annette Crowley) 2. Gurranes (Michael O’Donovan) 3. Glencairn (Cal Hennessy) Calved Heifer 1. Glenrea Wyman Margaret Amelia (Martin Kennedy) 2. Whelfarm Stonewall Delia (Kieran Whelton) 3. Glencairn Aftershock Precious (Cal Hennessy) Best Cow 1. Glencairn Duplex Claire (Cal Hennessy) 2. Massrock CJH Duchess (Gerard Lehane) 3. Snipevale Talent Hebe 19 (Richard & Michael White) Cow Family 1. Amelia (John O’Sullivan) 2. Hayley (Daniel O’Leary) 3. Ivory (Michael Healy) Group of three heifers 1. Noel Crowley 2. Marin Kennedy 3. Noel Shinnick

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Club Notes Conformation Herd: Martin Kennedy Production Herd: Kieran Whelton Spring Calving Herd: Martin Kennedy Protein % Herd: Pat Flynn (3.81%) EBI Herd: Pat Flynn (EBI 236) Overall EBI Cow: Coolmohan Fairface Albyn EBI 325 (Pat Flynn) Judges Prize: Martin & Michael Kennedy Senior Over 80 1. Ballyroberts (Mathew Walsh) 2. Moneygurran (Seamus & James Crowley) 3. Sunberry (Donal Osborne) Under 80 1. Radney (Henry O’Keefe) 2. Skeafbridge (Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll) 3. Roovesmore (Donal Murphy) Calved Heifer 1. Skeafbridge Shottle My Fair Lady (Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll) 2. Thehilltop Blue 59 (Ivor Bryan) Best Cow 1. Kilgarriffe Aftershock June (William Murphy) 2. Skeafbridge My Fair Lady 6 (David Beechinor) Cow Family: 1. Tessie (Donal Murphy) 2. My Fair Lady (Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll) Group of 3 heifers: 1. Dermot & Jerry O’Driscoll 2. Henry O’Keefe Conformation Herd: Donal Murphy Production Herd: Don Lucey Spring Calving Herd: Henry O’Keefe Protein % Herd: Henry O’Keefe (3.79%) EBI Herd: Henry O’Keefe (EBI 175) Overall EBI Cow: Radney Merci Odetta 4 EBI 324 (Henry O’Keefe)

Club Chairman Joe Collins , Joan & Martin Kennedy receiving their prizes from Seamus O’Mahoney Dairygold for winner over 80 cow herd, 1st placed heifer (Glenrea Wyman Margaret, 2nd placed group of 3 heifers, winner conformation herd, winner spring calving herd, and Judges prize winner Intermediate section.

Judges Prize: Donal Osborne Judges comment: For breeding Sunberry Luck Rosie EX94, a cow that is 15 years old, produced 11 calves and has exceeded 3900 kgs of protein and 4500 kgs of butterfat and has also exceeded 105 tonnes of milk as well with an 11 lactation average of 4.26% fat and 3.70% protein.

She has gone excellent 11 times. She proves that there can be exceptional longevity in the Holstein breed.

Premier Over 80 1. Laurelmore (John Barrett) 2. Ryefarm (John & Eddie O’Flynn) 3. Stoneblack (Tim & Michael O’Sullivan)

Under 80 1. Mountfarna (John O’Callaghan) 2. Ringleader (Noel O’Donovan) 3. Ballydehob (Robert Shannon) Calved Heifer 1. Eedy Alexander Aclaim (Robert & Sylvia Helen) 2. Laurelmore Damion Meg (John Barrett) Best Cow: 1. Lisaniskey Romero Lavander (Jerry & Diarmuid Murphy)) 2. Stoneblack Damsel (Tim & Michael O’Sullivan) Cow Family: 1. Aclaim (Robert & Sylvia Helen) 2. Delight (John Barrett) Group of 3 heifer: 1. John Barrett 2. Robert Shannon Conformation Herd: Liam & Patrick Deasy Production Herd: John Barrett Spring Calving Herd: Tim & Denis Kiely Protein % Herd: Robert Shannon (3.72%) EBI Herd: Robert Shannon (EBI 215) Overall EBI Cow: Balleydehob NFT Trixie EBI 352 (Robert Shannon) Judges Prize: Robert Shannon Judges comment: “For what I can describe as the total package. Index, type and exceptional milk solids. Robert’s herd displays real uniformity throughout and also combines high index with superb yields containing exceptionally high solids. His herd is a credit to him and shows what can be achieved within the Holstein breed while remaining a pedigree breeder.”

Well done to all competitors, as i experienced myself the standard of herds out there is exceptional.

Ivor Bryan PRO

Edmund Curtin Dairygold presenting John & Pat Flynn receiving prizes from Rebeccea O Edel Barrett with the 1st placed over 80 cow Sullivan Dairygold for the top Protein % herd herd, 2nd placed heifer (Laurelmore Damion (3.81%) top EBI herd (236) and top EBI cow, Meg) 2nd placed cow family (Delight), and top Coolmohan Fairface Albyn Ebi 325 in the production herd in the premier section.

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Rebeccea O Sullivan Dairygold presenting John & Eilish O’Callaghan with the 1st placed under 80 cow herd in the premier section.

Galway Club Outing The clubs first outing was to the farm of John & Mary Coppingers family farm in Cormacoo on the 5th June for our Annual stock judging. Judge on the day was Ann-Marie Manley. The weather was an absolute cracking day and the cows were turned out as if it was a national show so great credit has to go to John and Donal for that.

There was a great turn out of club members an neighbours which was good after the effort the Coppingers made and all enjoyed the day.

As with all these events not all agreed with the judges oppinion but when she gave her reasons it was valid and all were agreed and quite apart from the odd shout from Padraic Carr.

The Coppingers started milk production in 1968 with 6 Shorthorn cows and in 1972 this changed to British Friesian but they were depopulated in ‘79 and started up milking again in 1980 after buying 25 Holstein Friesians they slowly increased the numbers to todays current herd of 60 cows. Milk is supplied all year round with 35% calved in the autumn to fill a liquid quota and the remaining 65% calving in spring with milk been supplied to Arrabawn. Last years yields were 7200kgs at 3.95%fat & 3.50%pr which is very good considering no TMR is been used only good grass management and high quality silage with meal at milking time only.

With the emergence of son Donal and his keen interest in the Holstein breed not just at home but nation and worldwide he been a winner

of the U18 all-Ireland stockjudging in 2013 open day. The herd was graded up in 2012 with the help of Donal Carey, Field Officer and the Cormacoo prefix was established. Some renowned families have been added to their herd since including Fame from the Clonpaddin herd The Fame purchased has classified EX 3rd calver with 6 daughters as a result of a lucky flush and 1 grand-daughter. Other families are the Leslie, Mary, Sasha & Indian Ink from Lisduff the Laurie Sheik from Rosstemple the August from Don Lucey and Janke from Mountfarna and the latest arrival through ET is a grand daughter of the world famous Tri-Day Ashlyn EX96 cow one to surly look out for at the YMA show classes in 2017.

Last year John & Donal tried Triple A breeding and have been very hapy with the resulting calves on the ground bulls been used at the moment are Outlaw,Iceman,Pirlo,Jerudo and Big Malki.

The club would like to sincerely thank the Coppinger family on hosting a very successful day and also to all those who helped mark the score sheets and serve tea and refreshmwnts.

The Coppingers would like to thank their sponsors Arrabawn for their help.

Results are U12 1. Andy Gildea 2. Emma Ruane 3. Niall Grady U18 1. Caoimhe&JJ Glynn 2. Stephan Grady 3. Brendan Gildea Jnr U26 1. James Gildea 2. Enda Carr 3. Michael Courtney Snr 1. Maura Ryan 2. John Carr 3. Brendan Gildea Snr & Darragh Ryder Herds Competition Under 60 section Heifer in milk 1st Kevin Farrell 2nd John Hansberry 3rd Paddy Finn

U60 section sponsored by Aurivo, Liam Curran, Judge with 1st kevin farrell 2nd Tommy Cahill 3rd John Coppinger

110 sponsored by FBD 1st Declan Murphy 2nd John Donaghue 3rd Darragh Callinan

60-110 section sponsored by Dairymaster 3rd Luke &Oliver Connelly 1st tommy Screene 2nd Michael Freeney

Clubs recognition to lifetime dedication to dairying Brother William Mountbellew Agriculture College

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Club Notes Junior Cow 1st Thomas Cahill 2nd Gerry Lally 3rd Pauric Carr Senior Cow 1st Kevin Farrell 2nd John Coppinger 3rd Seamus Crushell Herds: 1st Kevin Farrell (SCREGG) 2nd Thomas Cahill (TONEMACE) 3rd John Coppinger (CORMACOO) Judges Choice: Paddy Finn (LERHINSDALE) Over 60 section Heifer in milk 1st Michael Freeney 2nd Tommy Screene 3rd Luke & Oliver Conneely Junior Cow 1st Tommy Screene 2nd Michael Freeney 3rd Bernard Farrell Senior Cow 1st Tommy Screene 2nd Brian Tarpey 3rd Ollie Whealan Herds: 1st Tommy Screene (WINDFIELD) 2nd Michael Freeney (MIRAH) 3rd Luke & Oliver Conneely (SALLYWOOD) Judge Choice: Brian & Kayla Tarpey (SEAFIELD) Large Section Heifer in milk 1st Brendan Gildea 2nd Darragh Ryder 3rd Liam Grady Junior Cow 1st Eoin Godwin 2nd John & Darragh Callinan 3rd Brian Lyons Senior Cow 1st Christy O’Connor 2nd Senan Glynn 3rd Bertie Roche Herds: 1st Declan Murphy (CAHERGAL) 2nd John Donohoe (DUNKELLIN) 3rd John & Darragh Callinan (LAVALLY) Judges Choice: TJ Martin & Sons (MASSMORE) Galway Show On June 19th we had our Galway show which is also the club qualifier for the National YMA finals.There was a great entry of 50 dairy animals and the stock present were of a high standard with winners of the classes going on to do very well in Kilkenny. The judge for the day was Michael Maunsell from Kerry and the club would like to thank Michael for doing a great job.The only down side of the day was it poured rain continuously from start to finish but it didn’t dampen the spirits of our young handlers and Exhibitors.The club would also like to thank our sponsors as for without them this show could not happen.The results are as follows: Class 1 MARCH 16 calf sponsored by Mayo Healthcare 1st. Liam Grady Gurteenacre Emerald Natalie 13 also EXB bred 2nd T. Screene Windfield Officer Snowdrop

60-110 judges choice Brian & Kayla Tarpey with Judge Liam Curran

Judges choice John Martyn

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3rd. M. Freeney Mirah Bolton Linda Class 2 Junior Calf Sponsored by Shine Milk Replacer 1st. Keypoint Holsteins Sprucegrove Cuttion Dellia 2nd L.Grady Ballythomas S1263 Annette 3rd. B.Gildea Riverview K Jenny also EXB bred Class 3 Intermediate Calf sponsored byDovea A.I 1st M.Freeney Mirah Doorman Elizabeth also exb bred 2nd M.Freeney Mirah Goldie Martina 2 3rd. B.Gildea Riverview Alta Dust Class 4 Senior Calf sponsored by Munster A.I 1st Keypoint Holstiens Sprucegrove Apples Peggy 2nd Keypoint Holstiens Sprucegrove Armania A Peggy 3rd J. Coppinger Cormacoo Goldsun Fame 5 also Exb bred CLASS 5 Spring Yearling sponsored by Eurogene 1st T.Screene Windfield Irene 24 also Exb bred CLASS 6 Mature Calf Sponsord by J.Grennans & sons Ltd 1st. B.Gildea Riverview After Arizona also Exb bred 2nd. M.Freeney Mirah Axn Elle 3rd. P.Carr Palmrock Nancy 137 Class 7 Heifer in milk sponsored by Altech Exb bred&best udder sponsored by Larry Carr Agri 1st. B.Gildea Riverview Gold Jewel also best udder&Exb bred 2nd M.freeney Mirah Axn Kathy 3rd M.Freeney Mirah Demp Maggie Class 8 Junior Cow Sponsored by Galway Dairy Services best udder by Oran Pre-cast Exb bred by Bimeda 1st M.Freeney Mirah Laven Maggie also Exb bred 2nd T.Screene Windfield Dodge Irene also best udder 3rd T.Screende Windfield Zabing Irene Class 9 Senior Cow Sponsored by Arrabawn Co-op Exb bred by Eurogene Best udder by Bimeda 1st S.Glynn Glenavar Gillian 1 also best udder and Exb bred 2nd M.Freeney Mirah J Lance Kathy 3rd T.Screene Ardrass Clover 24 JUNIOR CHAMPION Mirah Doorman Elizabeth Res Champion Sprucegrove Apples Peggy SENIOR CHAMPION Mirah Laven Maggie RES CHAMPION Glenavar Gillian 1 Hon Mention: Riverview Gold Jewell I would like to thank Rickey Barrett and Liam Curran who Judged our herds competition.

IHFA Open Day The IHFA National Open Day on the Windfield herd was a huge success for the Galway club and Screene family. The club would like to say a special thanks to the Screene family for hosting this great event for the club and a big thank you must go to Orla Screene and

U 60 judges choice - Patrick Finn with Judge Liam Curran

Galway Club Stockjudging day

Jenny Boal and their little helpers for all the food and care we received there on nights after walking cows and other jobs preparing for the day.They truly were amazing and treated us like kings and queens and for this we are very thankful and would do it all over again.We would also like to thank Paul Boal & Clodagh Helen for their patience in training us handlers as we were as inexperienced as the cows but it all payed off on the day as cows,handlers and stewards didn’t put a foot wrong.

It was also great to see how even in a difficult milk price year that there is still demand for quality stock as the sale afterwards was probably the best of the year with a sale top price of €4100 and many others making over €3000 Well done again Tommy&Orly Screene & family.

Not the sale topper but steady bidding to €3000 at IHFA Open Day

National Dairy Show Last up for the year was a trip to Millstreet to the National Dairy Show for some of the clubs members.All in all they were pleased with their return the Boal family with their Keypoint Holsteins had two seconds and a fifth with their calves plus Megan was crowned Res Champion handler for a second year running a really great achievement. Padraic Carr was back in Millstreet after many years absent and had a very respectful 5th with his cow Palmrock Nancy 123 in a strong confined class of cows and Michael Freeney had a 4th & 5th with his Mirah holsteins all and all it was a really enjoyable show.

Michael Freeney

Darragh Foody Relaxing with his calf at Milstreet

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A wet summer in Galway

Club Notes Heifer Sale Our annual Heifer sale took place in Castleisland Mart on Friday the 18th March 2016. The entries were strong and the demand for heifers was good given the year that was in prospect. Champion heifer went to Richard Langford and Reserve Champion went to Seamus Curran, both deserving winners on the day.

Bull Sale On Saturday the 2nd April 2016 our annual Bull sale was held in Castleisland Mart. The Champion Bull sponsored by Lee Strand Co-Op. Creamery Ltd., was exhibited by Kieran Harty and Reserve Champion on the day was exhibited by Michael Kissane. The continued support from our sponsors and catalogue advertisers is greatly appreciated, also we would like to show our appreciation to Castleisland Mart for facilitating both sales.

Open Day Our annual field evening took place on Friday the 1st of July 2016, by kind permission, on the farm of Richard and Breda Langford, Bansha, Killorglin. The club would like to thank Richard and Breda Langford for the hospitality show to the club on the night, great credit is due to the standard of the cows on show, with such a high production herd.

A great evening was had by all in attendance and continued support from our sponsors Kerry Agri Business is greatly appreciated. Results were as follows: Senior: 1. Sean Begley 2. John Dillon 3. Leo O’ Connor 18-30yrs: 1.Edel O’ Connell 2. Noírín Kennelly 3. Katie Kennelly 12-18yrs: 1. Jack Walsh 2. Christopher Heffernan 3. Aishling Harty Summer Evening/ Presentation Night Our Summer Evening was held on Saturday the 10th of September 2016 in The Ballyroe Heights Hotel. We were blessed with one of the few fine evenings in September. The continued support of our sponsors, ‘Dairymaster’ with recognition all over the world is so greatly appreciated, without this sponsorship our herds competition would not take place. Each year has proven to bring many new entrants and energised interest to the club.

Champion Bull - Kieran Harty with Judge Michael Healy

Jack Goulding Shield - Kieran Harty , Jack Goulding Judge Michael Healy

Reserve Champion Bull - Michael Kisssane Michael Healy Judge

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Champion Heifer - Richard Langford, Judge Desmond O’Connor

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Reserve Champion Heifer - Seamus Curran, Desmond O’Connor Judge

The Club would like to thank our Master Judge, Chris Mullally of Enfield, Co. Meath, for his time and effort given over the duration of the judging, given that the weather did not really work in his favour.

Chris Mullally’s knowledge and advice to the herds he judged was appreciated by all. We would also like to thank all the drivers who so diligently transferred Chris around to each farm.

Results of the Herds Competition are as follows: Spring Section: Highest Production Herd:Richard Langford, Killorglin Highest Conformation Herd: William Horgan, Killarney Lowest SCC Herd: Patrick Costello, Killorglin Lifetime Production Cow: Richard Langford, Killorglin Highest Cow kg Protein: JP O’Carroll, Causeway Senior Section Herds 1st William Horgan, Killarney 2nd Richard Langford, Killorglin 3rd James Egan, Tarbert Intermediate Section Herds 1st JP O’Carroll, Causeway 2nd Donal O’Connell, Ballyheigue 3rd Anthony O’Connor, Ballylongford Junior Section Herds 1st John Walsh, Scartaglin 2nd Paul O Dowd, Dingle 3rd John Barrett, Ardfert Junior A Section Herds 1st John Galvin, Dingle 2nd John Joe Dillon, Listowel 3rd Jeremiah Daly, Scartaglin Autumn Section Highest Production Herd: Maurice Harty, Ballyheigue Highest Conformation Herd: Maurice Harty, Ballyheigue Lowest SCC Herd: Seamus Curran, Killorglin Lifetime Production Cow: Maurice Harty, Ballyheigue Highest Cow kg Protein: Hugh Dwyer, Killorglin Senior Section Herds: 1st Maurice Harty, Ballyheigue 2nd Hugh Dwyer, Killorglin 3rd Ross O’Neill, Tralee

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Club launch their Herds Competition for 2016!

Pictured Front L-R: David O’Leary, MooMonitor+ Sales Executive Dairymaster, Maurice Harty, President KHFBC, Noel Scanlon, Regional Sales Representative Dairymaster, John Walsh, Chairman KHFBC and Anita Donovan, Marketing Executive Dairymaster.

Senior cow 1. William Horgan 2. Padraig Healy 3. Tim Kirby 4. John Walsh 5. JP O’Carroll 6. Tom Quinn Heifer 1. Tim Kirby 2. William Horgan 3. John Walsh 4. Danny O’Connell 5. Anthony O’Connor 6. Donal O’Connell Autumn Section: Junior cow 1. Desmond O’Connor 2. G & A O’Hanlon 3. Maurice Harty 4. Leo O’Connor 5. John Dillon 6. Brendan Cremin Senior cow 1. Brendan Cremin 2. Maurice Harty 3. Kieran Harty 4. Donal Pierce 5. Ross O’Neill 6. G & A O’Hanlon Heifer 1. Hugh Dwyer 2. John Dillon 3. Desmond O’Connor 4. Ross O’Neill 5. Leo O’Connor 6. G & A O’Hanlon Upcoming Events Our AGM will take place in The Ballyroe Heights Hotel in early December. All new members welcome.

The Club is looking forward to a very productive year in 2017, having faced many challenges in 2016.

John Barrett, PRO

Intermediate Section Herds 1st Gerard & Ann O’Hanlon, Ballyduff 2nd Seamus Curran, Killorglin 3rd John Dillon, Duagh Overall highest EBI Herd: John King Lixnaw New Entrants Section 1st Padraig Barry, Lixnaw 2nd Patrick Buckley, Duagh 3rd Colm Diggins, Causeway 4th Seamus Foley Overall Champion Cow: Donal O’Connell Ballyheigue Spring Section: Junior cow 1. Tim Kirby 2. William Horgan 3. Donal O’Connell 4. Anthony O’Connor 5. John Walsh 6. Jeremiah Daly

Kerry Holstein Frieisian Breeders Herds Competition New Entrant winners Maurice Harty club president, Chirs Mullally (judge) Colm & Paddy Diggins, Patrick & Eimear Buckley, Padraig Barry, John Walsh Club chairman hris 186 Mulally Judge

Club Notes

Richard & Breda Langford Host Club Field Evening receiving John Barrett, William Horgan, Richard Langford, James a presentation from CLub PRO John Barrett and John Walsh Egan, Jeremiah Daly, Paul Dowd, Pat Ryan Dairymaster Chairman Front row L to R: Niall Hanlon Dairymaster, Maurice Harty Club President, Chris Mulally Judge, John Walsh Chairman, Liam Leen Dairymaster

Kerry holstein Friesian Breeders Individual Award Winners Back row: Noel Scanlon Dairymaster, James King, William Horgan Maurice Harty Seamus Curran Richard Langford Aisling Harty Front row: Niall Hanlon / Pat Ryan Dairymaster Chris Mulally Judge, John Walsh chairman, Liam Leen Dairymaster

Maurice Harty President Vincent & Shane O’Connell on behalf of Donal winner of Overall Champion Cow Herds competition Pat Ryan Dairymaster

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Herds Competition Autumn Section winners Back row: Gerard O’Hanlon, Maurice Harty, Ross O’Neill, Chris Mulally (Judge) Seamus Curran Pat Ryan Dairymaster Front row: Niall Hanlon Dairymaster, John Dillon, Geraldine Harty (secretary) Liam Leen Dairymaster

Spring Section Winners Back row: Tim Kirby, Pat Ryan Dairymaster, Chris Mulally Judge Richard Langford Padraig Healy Front Row: John Barrett Micheal Kirby William Horgan Shane O’Connell Cormac Walsh

Desmond O’Connor, Pat Ryan Dairymaster, Chris Mulally Judge, John Dillon, Maurice Harty, Kieran Harty, Front row: Muiris & Gearoid Harty Jennifer & Stephen Harty

Kerry Holstein Friesian Breeders Young Members Club

Herds Competition Judges Award Winners Gearoid & Muiris Harty Autumn Section Cormac & Jack Walsh Spring Section

Autumn Individual Awards Back: Des O’Connor, Pat Ryan, Dairymaster, Chris Mulally, John Dilon, Maurice Harty, Kieran Harty, Gerard O’Hanlon Front: Muiris & Gearoid Harty, Jennifer & Stephen Harty

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Laois / Offaly Field Evenings Our first field evening of the year was held on the Miller family farm in Vicarstown, Co. Laois, home to 330 spring calving dairy cows. The event was excellently hosted and members got a first-hand experience of this well managed herd of hard working commercial dairy cows. The master judge on the evening was Bill O Keefe of the “Churchclara” herd in Co. Kilkenny and the main sponsors were Glanbia, Stradbally Town & Country and Portlaoise Veterinary Supplies. The second field evening was hosted by the Madden family, home Field evening held at Declan Madden’s of the “Portland” herd. On the night, an excellent herd of medium sized, high producing dairy cows were on display for members to see and enjoy. The event was kindly sponsored by Dovea Genetics, Arrabawn, Agri Needs and Portumna Farm & Dairy Services. The master judge on the night was Brendan Gildea of the “Riverview” herd in Co. Galway. Our 3rd and final field evening of the year was hosted by Peter Ging and family, home to the renowned “Ballyclider” herd. The large crowd was treated to a fantastic herd of cows and well renowned cow families. The stock-judging was followed by a barbeque courtesy of the Ging family. Gary Hurley of the “Clonpaddin” herd was master judge on the night and the main sponsors were Agri Needs, Glanbia and Kingston Dairy Services.

Herds Competition Our annual herds competition was judged by Tim Fitzmaurice of the Leagh herd in Co. Kerry. Tim agreed to judge all four sections of the competition and moved through 45 herds across two counties in four very busy days. Tim was a pleasure to work with and was well received by herd owners. The results of our herds competition will be announced at our annual dinner dance in November.

Host farmer Declan Madden with Judge Brendan Gildea

IHFA Open Day The Laois Offaly club was well represented at this year’s IHFA National Open Day with teams taking part in the main stock-judging event. Congratulations to the Senior stock judging team who finished in third place on the day. The team consisted of Oliver Neville, Tommy Finlay and Peter Ging. Oliver Neville also won the overall senior section with the highest score on the day.

YMA Congratulations to the Booth family who had a very successful year in the show ring, winning reserve champion at the National Finals with Beechrow Damion Twain.

Champion Calf at the YMA Calf Show

Dinner Dance The Laois Offaly annual dinner dance and prize giving will take place on the 11th of November at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise. Our first Winter meeting and silage competition is being run in conjunction with J Grennans & Sons and will be held in November. Finally, on behalf of the Laois Offaly club, I would like to thank all our sponsors for their support over the past year and also to our A young member looking after her calf at members who helped out with varithe calf show ous events during the year.

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Laois / Offaly YMA Calf Show

Club Notes Limerick / Clare

European YMA Success Congratulations to Thomas Neville from Croagh who won the title of European young breeder at Colmar during the summer. The team of Thomas along with Paul Murphy won the championship.

Members of the Limerick and Clare club during the Club tour with staff from Dairymaster Field Evening On Friday evening of the 10th June we headed for Dermot Ryan’s farm at Sallybank, Kilmore in Co. Clare for our annual field evening.

It was the first time in many years that the field evening had been held in the Banner county. Dermot has featured a lot in recent times in the herd competition. He had his cows turned out really well in this picturesque location and there were great quality cows on display for our master judge Brendan Gildea to deliberate over. We had a great crowd of over 100 people on the night and most were well caught up on silage and slurry after a great spell of weather. We managed to avoid the showers and our last job for the night was announce the prize winners at the Blackwater Inn just down the road.

Our thanks to Pat Byrnes and the Agri team at Bank of Ireland for their continued support of the annual field evening.

Results: Under 12 section 1 Aoife McNamara 2 Bill Hannon 3 Conor Frawley 4 Laura Frawley Under 18 section 1 Jane Hannon 2 Claire Hannon 3 Louis McCormack 19-26 section 1 Rosin Shanahan 2 Jonathon Corcoran 3 Owen Laffan 4 Rachel McNamara Over 26 section 1 Pearse O’Sullivan 2 Margaret Laffan 3 Sean Curtin 4 Michael McNamara

Stockjudging taking place on Dermot Ryan’s farm.

Open Day This year’s open day hosts Tommy and Orla Screen and family have a lot of friends in the Limerick and Clare club and we’d like to take this opportunity to say well done to all in Galway on another successful open day. On the day Limerick and Clare had success in the 12-18 year old section of the stock judging competition with the team of Louis McCormack, Jane Hannan and Clare Hannan taking first place. Thanks to our other members who also represented the club on the day. Well done also to Margaret Laffan of Kilfinny who won the EBI award in the under 80 cow section of the National herds competition.

Club Tour On 30th September we went to Co. Kerry for our club tour. The first stop was at Dairymaster’s global headquarters near Causeway. We were greeted by Noel Scanlon and Pat Ryan and then we received a presentation on Dairymaster’s products, namely milking and cooling equipment along with heat recovery systems as well as the new and improved Moo Monitor + for heat detection and health monitoring.

We grabbed lunch in nearby Causeway and headed back for a tour of the factory before the lunch turned into a liquid one! Everyone was commenting on the scale of the facility and how much of a boost Dairymaster must be to the local community as almost everything is made on this site and over 350 people are employed by the company. We also saw the engineering and software departments and spoke with various employees. Before we left we met both Ned Harty and Edmond Harty, who are well known to some of club members. We wish to thank all at Dairymaster for their hospitality and giving us a great insight into their business.

Mike Laffan (chairman) making a presentation to Dermot Ryan (host)

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Margaret Laffan assisting TJ and Mike with the evening milking

Mike Maunsell discussing his cows on our club tour

After Dairymaster we headed a short drive down the road to Maunsell’s farm. Mike and his father Tom would be well known to all the Limerick and Clare contingent throughout the years. We were greeted by all the family before seeing the brand new dairy unit and some great cows. Mike told us of how he undertook the development of the farmyard over the past 2 years and you could really tell that he had put a lot thought into every step of the development. It’s a really labour efficient facility and allows for one man to look after a lot of stock all by himself in nice working environment. Due to the wet weather previous to our visit we saw the shed in full action as more or less all the stock were in doors.

was kindly sponsored by Roche’s feeds and Paddy McCarthy was on hand to help present the awards to the prize winners. The results are as follows Prize winners Limerick / Clare Friesian Breeders Elite Winter 1st Aidan Frawley 2nd Margaret Laffan 3rd John Curtin Senior Cow Aidan Frawley Junior Cow Margaret Laffan Heifer John Curtin

A really interesting aspect of this farm was the quantity and quality of Red and White genetics throughout the herd. Mike went through all the cows with us and how he’s looking for a robust cow, but not trying to breed the biggest cow in the world. Jotan is a bull that’s working well on this farm and we saw great examples of robust powerful daughters. Wisconsin Red was another bull which we saw nice powerful cows from. Cow families are something that Mike places a lot of emphasis on and we saw some nice Hilkes. The Annettes are at home in the Maunsell herd for years and this is a family that Mike really likes. He is also working with Impalas, Neotties and Roxys.

After Mike went through the cows with us we headed for milking parlour, as part of the recent development included a new 10 unit double up rapid exit Dairymaster parlour. The speed at which cows entered and exited the parlour was the notable feature and milking time seemed to only last minutes. Margaret Laffan was keen to get involved and attach teat cups. We finished off the evening with a cup of tea in the new shed and quick demonstration of Mike’s own home made bale shear. We thank Mike and Tom and all the Maunsell family for the warm welcome and opening their doors to us for the evening. The cows are a real credit to the Maunsells and they looked really well in their comfortable new shed.

Herds competition This year’s herds competition was judged by Mr Mervyn Eager from the Evergrange herd near Dublin. We held the awards night on the 7th October in the Woodlands House Hotel. This night was well attended and the inevitability of other years was gone so there was a lot of anticipation amongst the crowd. At the end Mervyn spoke of his second time to judge our herds competition and said he saw some nice farms and good cows. He had a special mention for Rosaleen O’Reilly who won the judges prize for her in-depth knowledge of her cows and a clear breeding direction for the future. The competition

Elite Spring 1st Edward Fitzgerald 2nd John McNamara 3rd Pat Mullane Senior Cow John / Marion Collins Junior Cow Edward Fitzgerald Heifer John McNamara Premier Winter 1st John Moroney 2nd Rosaleen O’Reilly 3rd Des Frawley Senior Cow Joe and Ted Boyce Junior Cow Damian Storan / Tom G Storan Heifer John Moroney Premier Spring 1st Ml and Liz McNamara 2nd Seamus Kelly 3rd Willie Walsh Senior Cow Willie Walsh Junior Cow Willie Walsh Heifer Ml and Liz McNamara Development 1st Patrick Foley 2nd Billy Mulcahy 3rd Declan O’Dywer Senior Cow Declan O’Dywer Junior Cow Patrick Foley Heifer Billy Mulcahy Champion Senior Cow- Aidan Frawley (Ballytigue Sanchez Rolls) Champion Junior Cow- Tom G and Damien Storan (Liskinnett Windbrook Jailia) Champion Heifer - John Moroney (Drumcillffe Twist Olla) EBI herd - Declan O’Dywer EBI Cow - Declan O’Dywer Protein% - Michael Danaher Cow Family- John & Eoin Horgan (Rosebud cow family)

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Club Notes North Eastern AGM NEHFC AGM was held on the 17th February 2016 and Brendan Clarke took up the post of Chairman. Rita Eivers is our President for 2016. This year marks the Clubs 40th Anniversary so we have loads to look forward, reminisce on and enjoy.

Prize winners Elite Spring section: Paddy McCarthy (Roches Feeds, sponsor), Edward Fitzgerald, winner Effin, John McNamara, Charleville second place, Pat Mullane Kilmeedy third place and Marion Collins, Newcastlewest, champion cow in section with Mervyn Eager (Judge, Dublin)

Prize winners Elilte Winter Section Paddy McCarthy (Roches Feeds, sponsor), John Curtin Athlacca, third place, Margaret Laffin Kilfinny, second place and Aidan Frawley Bruree, winner with Mervyn Eager (Judge, Dublin) Overall Type Aidan Frawley Overall Production Margaret Laffan Judges Prize Rosaleen O’Reilly Local Shows Well done to our members who participated in the local shows over the summer. As much effort goes into shows like Newcastlewest, Cappamore, Ennis and Limerick as bigger shows and it’s important to the shows that they are supported by the local breeders.

Sponsors A big thank you to our sponsors Kerry Agri, North Munster Cattle Breeders, Bank of Ireland Agri and Roches feeds. Their support throughout the year is greatly appreciated and without them it would not be possible to run the club and various events.

Sympathy We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sympathy to any club members who lost family members throughout the year.

Eoin Horgan

The Club had its 40th Anniversary Book Launch on the 31st March in the Conygham Arms Hotel, Slane, Co. Meath. We had a great turnout on the night with old and new members taking part in the night.

Guest speakers on the night were Sean Coughlan, CEO of the ICBF. Herds Competition Our Herds Competition took place from the 14th to the 16th June, 2016. We changed our Classes and Rules this year and it was a great success. Our judges were Brian Davidson who farms at Errolston, Gretna, Dumfriesshire, home to Errolston Holstein, Jim Black who farms a total of 560 acres in a family partnership at Craighouse and Balstack, and John O’Dee is a well-known ambassador to the pedigree Holstein breed in Ireland. Presentation night was held on the 17th June in Walterstown GFC and a great night was had by all. Results were as follows: Large Herd: Overall: 1st Robert J Moore 2nd Paul Feeney 3rd James Kelly. Inspection: 1st James Kelly 2nd Paul Feeney 3rd Robert J Moore. Production: 1st Robert J Moore 2nd Andrew Revington 3rd Padraig Flyod. EBI: 1st Robert J Moore 2nd John McDonnell 3rd Padraig Flyod. Cow Family: 1st Leo Collins 2nd James Kelly 3rd Anthony Daly. Lifetime Production: Norris Beattie.

Small Herd: Overall: 1st Richard Whelan 2nd Paul B Walsh 3rd Vincent Cunningham. Inspection: 1st Paul B Walsh 2nd Richard Whelan 3rd James McGrane. Production: 1st Richard Whelan 2nd Gerard Caffrey 3rd James McGrane. EBI: 1st Patrick Pentony 2nd Seamus McDonnell 3rd Tom Burke. Cow Family: 1st Joseph Connell 2nd Pat Murray 3rd John Finnegan. Lifetime Production: Nicholas Murray.

Spring Herd: Overall 1st Michael Kieran 2nd John Kealy 3rd Vincent Cunningham. Inspection 1st Vincent Cunningham 2nd Kevin Clare Jnr 3rd John Kealy. Production: 1st Michael Kieran 2nd Brendan Meade 3rd John Kealy. EBI: 1st Brendan Meade 2nd David Hannon 3rd Kevin Clare Jnr. Cow Family: 1st John Kealy 2nd Vincent Cunningham 3rd Kevin Clare Jnr. Lifetime Production: Michael Kieran.

The Maurice Kellett Cup was awarded to Alec Love and Brian Griffin for 2016.

Field Evenings Ist Field evening was held on Philipstown Farm belonging to Tom, James and Rhona Kelly, assisted by Micheal Mc Evoy, Alan Dorian and Fergal Myles. Tom Kelly was honoured to host this field evening with NEHFC, especially when the club’s first field evening was held in Moneymore in 1976.

Michael Kieran from Rooskey, Drumconrath hosted our second field evening. He was the winner of the Spring Section 2015 and runnerup Spring Section 2014.He also holds the title of National EBI Winner Spring Section 2015.

Stock judging presentations were made on the night and winners were Juniors: Cathal Dorian, Darragh Dorian and David Mennis.

Ladies: Teresa Macken and Seniors: Overall Winner was Pat Murray, 2nd Leo Collins and 3rd Alan Dorian. Results were very close indeed.

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Photos from the Club’s first and second field evening where stockjudging presentations were made.

Rita Eivers President with Tom and Rhona Kelly with presentation for the Field Evening.

Ladies Stockjuging winner 2016

Senior Stock Judging 2016 Winners: 1st Pat Murray 2nd Leo Collins 3rd Brendan Mennis with Junior Stockjudging winners.

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Club Notes YMA Calf Show The YMA Calf Show took place on Sunday 10th July and we held it in Piperstown Equestrian Centre.

There was a great turnout on the day. This show seems to be gathering more attention each year which is great for the Club and the younger members of the YMA. Michael Connell was our overall winner of the show.

Club Trip 40th Anniversary Club Trip As we met and greeted each other in Dublin airport @ 4.30 am. on 13th July 2016, we sensed that this trip to celebrate the 40 Anniversary of the NEHFBC was going to be a special one. Arriving in Brussels airport we were bussed away to see the European Parliament.

Although Mairead McGuinness VP of the European Parliament had set up the meeting she was unable to attend, her secretary treated us to a presentation by Mairead via video link in her absence.

Pictured at the Club Trip 2016: Standing L-R Richard Whelan, Donald Hayden, Frank Crin- Standing -­‐R Richard Cunningham, Whelan, Donald Hayden, Frank Crinion, Leo CHayden,Tom ollins,PJ Cunningham, Vincent ion, Leo LCollins,PJ Vincent Cunningham, Nora Kelly, Rhona Kelly, Cunningham, Nora Hayden,Tom Kelly, Rhona Kelly, Damien Hickey, Richard Feeney, Leo Nulty , Damien Hickey, Richard Feeney, Leo Nulty , Bernadette Nulty, Robbie Moore, Mary Feeney, Bernadette Nulty, RobbieMoore, Mary Feeney, Pam Crinion, Cathriona McDonnell Pam Crinion, Cathriona McDonnell ,KathleenWhelan, Glena McConnell, Thomas Daly ,KathleenWhelan, Glena McConnell, Thomas Daly Seated L-R Rosari Moore, Patricia Collins, Seán Kelly MEP, Michael Mc Donnell, Joe Connell Seated L-­‐R Rosari Moore, Patricia Collins, Seán Kelly MEP, Michael Mc Donnell, Joe Connell

We were very happy to meet MEP’s Marian Harkin, Sean Kelly and Matt Carty each of whom addressed us on milk price, the likely fallout of the recent BREXIT referendum, pending legislation that will effect Irish farmers and answered questions fielded to them. It was interesting to hear Nora Hayden tell us that both her late father and uncle who were involved in the protracted negotiations that led to us joining the EEC in 1973 had predicted the British outcome so many years ago.

After a tour of the European Parliament and a lunch we set off to Nico Bons of Ottoland in the Netherlands. Nico kept us spellbound for a few hours as in perfect English he explained that Bons–Holsteins is a home bred herd. In the past 60 years we have never bought a cow or heifer ” he said.

Tired and with the strains of Ravel’s Bolero still ringing in our ears, we departed the next morning for the final leg of our tour to Belgium.

We stopped at Stan Nelen’s farm where Stan is farming a 300 Holstein cow commercial herd producing an average of 30 liters /day.

He gave a tour of his newly constructed cow house where cows are fed, milked robotically and calve down. He invested in solar panels on the roof of the new building and is now benefiting by a 50% reduction in energy costs

On Thursday 14th July we checked out of the Fletcher Hotel in Utrecht central Netherlands and headed to two farms the 1st farm was a commercial indoor dairy farm where the cows were housed and milked by robotic Lely milking machines.

That brings us to what many would consider the highlight of our tour.

A summer evening concert by Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra in the most romantic Vrijthofl square in Maastricht. The sight and sound of an orchestra playing My Fair Lady, Laura Theme from Dr Zhivago and 150 pairs of professional dancers was hypnotic.

Many on our tour felt that they had to join in and show off their “light footwork” especially fo Strauss’s Blue Danube.

Herds Competition Committee and Judges 2016

Rita Eivers presenting the Maurice Kellett Cup to Alec Love and Brian Griffin 2016

Richard Whelan Overall Winner 2016

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Our final stop was a visit to the Botanic Gardens outside of Brussels before we got on the bus for the airport. Caught for time we selected to visit areas of interest whether that be the Greenhouse, Orangery, Castle, or the collection of herbaceous perennials and magnificent trees.

On the bus again we reflected on our trip and pondered how extraordinary it was that some of these farms are set on reclaimed land from the sea and farmed several meters below sea level.

We saw how a very wet summer had wrecked havoc with what should otherwise have been a very fine maize and corn harvest. My thoughts strayed to the different groups of HFBC who travelled over the years for social, educational or informational reasons. Already I’m looking forward to us celebrating our 50th anniversary and DV all of us and many more will travel for another rich experience Submitted by Leo Nulty who kindly organised the 2016 trip.

Some of our Founder Members.

Book launch 2016

Book Launch 2016

Some of our Founder Members.

Some of our founder members, pictured at the book launch

Tom Cannon and Alison Beattie who we could not have produced our 40th Anniversary Book without. Thank you.

Rita Eivers, President and Tom Cannon.

Tom Cannon and Alison Beattie who we could not have produced our 40th Anniversary Book without.

Thank you.

Rita Eivers, President and Tom Cannon.

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Club Notes Balmoral Trip The Club visited Northern Ireland and Balmoral show in Belfast on the 11th, 12th and 13th of May. We visited the Elite Form Manufacturing Ltd factory in Castlebellingham, Co.Louth on our way. Our second stop was a visit to the Clandeboye herd managed by Mark Logan who judged our Herds competition 2 years ago. He has a beautiful herd of Holstein & Jersey cows. After this we began our two night stay at the Clandeboy Lodge. On Thursday morning we visited the Titanic Experience and also visited the Simlahill herd owned by the Noel Mcann again a great herd of cows. On Friday morning we set off for the Balmoral show in Belfast and after a very enjoyable day spent at the show we headed for home. Many thanks to Irene for organising what was a hugely enjoyable trip.

Slaney

Stock Judging and field evening The first field evening was held in the Hurley Familys Clonpaddin Holsteins on Monday the 30th of May. The weather was lovely and allowed everyone a great chance to view a wonderful herd of cows.

Everyone enjoyed the lovely refreshments that were served afterwards. Thanks to the Hurley family for a great night. Many thanks also to our master judge on the night David Boyd.

The master judge on the night and also the herd competition judge was Alister Laird - many thanks for doing a great job on both.

Kathleen Watson receives an award from Charles Gallagher, CE, IHFA and Alec Bryan, President IHFA at the Slaney Club 40th anniversary dinner.

The second field evening brought us to Galbally to the O’Learys Coolnagree Herd on the 9th of June. The master judge on the night and also the herd competition judge was Hefyn Wilson - many thanks for doing a great job on both.

Again the weather was wonderful and another opportunity to see some great cows. We were treated to another great supper - many thanks to all the O’Leary family. Thanks also go to the sponsor on both nights Glanbia. Congratulations to all the stock judging winners who will represent us at next year’s open day.

Seniors- Jim Sinnott, Kathleen Watson and John Watson 18-26 - Sarah Condren, Joe Kehoe and Alice Hennessey Under18 - Gearóid Murphy, Brian Hurley and Daniel Doyle.

The overall prizewinner who recieved the Buitlear Cup was Sarah Condren.

The following will represent the club at the Open Day next year.

Seniors - Sarah Condren, Jim Sinnott and John Watson 18-26 - Joe Kehoe, Alice Henessey and Maebh Kehoe 13-18 - Gearóid Hurley, Daniel Doyle and Mark Hurley IHFA Open Day The IHFA Open Day was held Wednesday 6th July at the Screen family’s Windfield Herd near Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.The club had a good turn out and a great day was had by all.

Congratulations on Philip and Linda Jones on winning the under 70 section in the herd competition. Also congratulations to Sarah Condren who was place 2nd in the Under 30 Macra stock judging on the day.

Tinahely show Many club members showcased their stock and handling skills at the annual Tinahely show on Monday the 4th of August. Gary Hurley Clonpaddin won the overall champion. Many thanks

Senior Stockjudging 2016

Intermediate Stockjudging 2016

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Current and 2nd Secretary Kathleen Watson and Eleanor Hadden cutting 40th Anniversary cake

Junior Stockjudging 2016

Slaney Herds Competition Winners 2016

again to Michael Lyng who provided commentary at ringside. The club as usual served teas and great food at this year’s show in the caravan by the judging ring where many people met for a chat and a cup of tea and to enjoy the fine display of stock.

Club Barbecue Our chairman Enda Jordan and his wife Carol opened their home to host the barbecue, on a very wet and windy night in August.

A big thank you to them and the rest of the Jordan Family for their hospitality and such an enjoyable evening. Everyone had lots of delicious food to eat despite it being cooked under an umbrella outside many thanks to all who brought food also.

NDC Awards The club would like to congratulate Jim & Derry Byrne on winning the lowest TBC award at the recent NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. This is a huge achievement and recognition for all their hard work.

Herds Competition The herds competition was sponsored by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland & Wexford Milk Producers Best Herds on Inspection / Conformation Junior: 1. M & C Murphy, 2. D. Doran 3. D French Intermed:1. W. Crean 2. P Banville 3. D & E Kehoe Senior: 1. E Jordan 2. N & J Rothwell 3. J & R Codd Elite: 1. J. G & P Hurley 2. P & L Jones 3. S & B Murphy Junior Section 1. M & C Murphy 2. D Doran 3. D French Best Jnr cow in inspection: Rathkyle Crocus 6 - M Rath Best Snr & Exh Bred cow on inspection: Leudigan Aoife - D Doran Best Heifer on inspection: Leudigan Doneen Rose - D Doran Best cow family: Vanity family - M & C Murphy Intermediate Section 1. W Crean 2. J & D Byrne 3. D & E Kehoe Best Jnr cow on inspection: Beechlands Fever Bernice-W Crean Best Snr & Ex Bred Cow on inspection: Beechlands Samuelo Nina - W Crean Best heifer on inspection - Beechalnds Aftershock Jane - W Crean Best cow family: - Kitty family - D & E Kehoe Senior Section 1. E Jordan 2. N & J Rothwell 3. J & L Atkinson Best Snr cow on inspection: Cunniamstown Lheros Della - J & R Codd Best Jnr Cow & Exh bred on inspection: Vinegarhill Octavia 6 - E Jordan Best Heifer on inspection: Boleybawn Brawler Jennifer - N Rothwell Best cow family & overall: Rosebud family - E Browne Elite Section 1. P & L Jones 2. J. G & P Hurley 3. S & B Murphy

Best Snr & overall exh bred cow on inspction & best overall cow: Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 Best Jnr Cow overall on inspection: Clonpaddin Goldwyn Fame - J, G & P Hurley Best heifer on inspection & overall: Knoxtown Bradnick Memory - S & B Murphy Best cow family: Fame Family - J, G & P Hurley Highest yielding cow: Hallow Advent Twizzle 3 ET - P Jones Highest yielding heifer: Coolnagree Jet R Banker - P & S O’Leary Highest Lifetime Production cow: Robinview Miss America 7 - Sam Rose Cow No Times Ex: Cathu Matties Reika - N & Ml Kehoe Highest EBI cow: Leudigan Ruud 1190 - D Doran EBI herd & highest protein % herd: Raheenvarren Herd - D French Best Red & White cow & heifer: Coolnagree Lew Banker Red & Coolnagree Jotan Banker Red - P & S O’Leary Joe Kehoe

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Club Notes Tipperary / Waterford

2nd placed in the 12 – 18 years section were the Tipperary / Waterford team, Christopher Walsh, Aisling Power, Niamh Barry & Christy Doherty, FBD, sponsor.

Stockjudging Tipperary Waterford Club held 2 very successful stock judging evenings during the summer 1st one was hosted by Roger Barkley manager of Tintar Herd of Cappoquin estate this was a very informative evening great cows for judging and lovely BBQ thanks Roger Our thanks also to John Kirby IHFA classifier for his classification demo .

Judge for the night was Billie Deane great job thanks Billie Sponsor for the evening was Deen Feeds many thanks 2nd evening was held at the Bowerswood Herd of Derick Ryan Mullinahone again great cows for judging and great hospitality thanks to the ryan family Our judge for the night was Paul Hannon great job Paul thanks .Sponsor for the night was Brett Brother Feeds and Mullinahone co op Many thanks congratulations to all the winner’s.

IHFA Board Congratulation to Philip Kinnane on his election to represent the club on the IHFA board.

Herds Competition Our Herds competition took place in June our judge was Peter Ging Thanks Peter results will be announced on our awards night later this year.

National Stock Judging Congratulations to our senior team on winning the national stock judging Sean Kelly Noel Hennessy and Eamon Mc Loughney and our under 18 team for coming second The club wish to extend our sympathy to the Veale family of Dunhill on the Death of David Veale founder member of the Tipperary Waterford club may he rest in peace Kathleen Kelly

1st placed in the 27 years and over were the Tipperary / Waterford team of Sean Kelly, Noel Hennessy and Eamon McLoughney with Tom Starr, Arrabawn, sponsor.

Kathleen Kelly was awarded the “National Recognition Award 2016” at the National Dairy Show, she is pictured with her sons Patrick & Sean, daughter Maria and grand-daughters Hannah & Katie.

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West Midlands AGM Our year started off with the annual A.G.M. in April held in Feericks in Rathowen. The guest speaker was Dr. Mary McEvoy from Germinal Seeds. There was great debate on the variety of grass and the new Pasture Profit Index. After the debate the election of officers took place. All were returned Chairman John Shortall, Secretary Oliver Costello, Treasurer Micheal Gunn, Y.MA. Emer Kelly, P.R.O. Haesel Dickson.

Field Evenings Our 1st field evening was on the farm of Cathal & Micheal McCrann (Lough Rynn Holsteins) Dromod Co. Leitrim. They milk 70 cows on a lely Robot and the cows are housed full time and fed on zero grazed grass and grass silage. They calve 20 heifers in June/July to keep full capacity on the robot. At the last classification of the herd they had 10EX & 22VG cows.

The herd in 2015 produced the largest volume of milk for a single robot in the Republic of Ireland. Last year they averaged 9500kgs @ 3.92%BF and 3.30%PR with a meal feeding rate of 2500kgs.

We were lucky to have an indoor herd as it poured rain most of the evening. Our judge for the evening was Val Donoghue. Results: Under 16: 1. Daniel Scott, 2. Loren Scott, 3. Glynn Maree.

Junior: 1. Adrian Claffey, 2. Fintan Bray, 3. Fiachra Bray.

Seniors: 1. Thomas Stone, 2. John Stone, 3. Oliver Costello.

Our 2nd evening was Shamar Herd of Andrew & Ann Butler Rathowen Co. Westmeath. We were luckier with the weather on this evening.

The herd consists of 100 cows split 1/3 autumn and 2/3 spring calving. In 2015 the herd averaged 9876kgs @ 3.47%BF and 3.27%PR. On the night we were lucky to see 13 year old Shamar Alee Mischief EX94 6E due her 12th calf in September. She has also been awarded a Diamond Award & Star Brood Cow Award. She averaged over 2000 gallons per lactation.

Our judge on the night was Mervyn Eager and the results were:Under 16:1. Emma Dickson, 2. Lauren Claffey, 3. James McLoughlin.

Juniors: 1. Brendan Reilly, 2. Jenny Hynes, 3. Mark Butler.

Seniors: 1. John Taylor, 2. Kenneth Bray, 3. Cecil Bennett.

Field evenings have a nice relaxed atmosphere for members to meet and socialise. They are a very important part of the clubs calendar and so a big thank you to the host farmers and their families for providing both cows and refreshments afterwards.

Herds Competition The Herds competition took place as usual in June followed by the awards night. Our judge this year was Tom Kelly of Monamore. A thank you to the judge there is a lot of walking to do in a short space of time and Tom even ended up on crutches at the end of the week.

The Herds Competition wouldn’t happen without the work put in by route planners and drivers so a big thanks to everyone involved which kept it flowing during the week. The results were;Development Heifer in Milk 1. Robert & Paul Thompson 2. Gerard & Shane McHugh 3. Austin Scott Junior Cow: 1. Eamon Sweeney, 2. Seamus Claffey, 3. John Dolan.

Senior Cow: 1. Austin Scott, 2. Seamus Claffey, 3. Sean & Tom Kelly.

Premier/Elite Heifer in Milk: 1. John & Thomas Stone, 2.Andrew & Ann Butler, 3. Jason Poyntz.

Junior Cow: 1. Kevin & Micheal Gunn 2. Andrew & Ann Butler 3. John & Thomas Stone Senior Cow: 1. Martin Reilly, 2. Colm McGerr, 3. Andrew & Ann Butler.

Progeny Group: 1. P.J.& John Kelly (Laurelmore Tan), 2. John & Thomas Stone (Oman), 3. John, Lily & Edward Beirne (Neon).

Cow Family: 1. John & Graeme Taylor (Lilla), 2. Tom & Haesel Dickson (Patricia), 3. Mike Magan (Appoint).

Oldest Cow in Herd: Tom & Haesel Dickson (Cornskye Patricia EX94) Highest EBI Cow: John & Deirdre Shortall (Moycool Cremin Alma €319) Highest Production Cow: Mike & Mick Magan (Weeping Ash Jasper Appoint EX91) Young Stockperson Award: Cathal & Shane Dolan.

Overall Champion Heifer in Milk: Mike & Mick Magan (Bunacloy VB Doorman Alioli ET) Overall Champion Junior Cow: Martin Reilly (Riffeylands AXN Rose) Overall Champion Senior Cow: John & Graeme Taylor (Cloonboygher Talent Ellie) Development Small Herd: 1. Gerard & Shane McHugh, 2. Austin Scott, 3.David Heaslip.

Large Herd: 1. Joe O’Rourke, 2. Sean & Tom Kelly, 3. Robert & Paul Thompson.

Premier Small Herd: 1. John, Lily & Edward Beirne, 2. Joe Devine 3. Jason Poyntz.

Large Herd 1. John & Thomas Stone, 2. John & Graeme Taylor, 3. Colm McGerr.

Elite John & Thomas Stone, 2. John & Graeme Taylor, 3. Colm Mc Gerr.

Overall Champion Herd Martin Garvey.

Calf Show The last two events of the summer were the YMA calf show and the club Tour.

All calves and handlers were so well turned out a pat on the back all round.

Thanks to sponsors Volac, the judge Clayton Coulter and those who helped with the BBQ afterwards.

Martin Garvey Overall Champion Herd receiving his cup

Tom & Rhona Kelly getting presentation from John Shortall for judging herds competition

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Club Tour The Tour took us south this year to the Herds of Eamonn McLoughney Ardcroney Nenagh and Timothy Fitzgerald Abbeyleix. Thank you to the host farms for a wonderful Day out and a nice end to our summer events.

Haesel Dickson

Club Notes Field Evenings Our first field evening was held on the farm of John Ryan in Ballymurphy, Borris, Co. Carlow. There was a large crowd in attendance and the quality of stock on display was excellent.

Thanks to Enda Jordan who was the Judge on the evening and did an excellent job.

Carlow / Kikenny

Our second field evening on the farm of Paudi Brennan, Conahy, Co. Kilkenny. There was a large turn out again. Many thanks to John Cunnane our Judge on the evening.

Pair of Heifers, spons by Bova Genetic Giants Novice: 1 Barry Purcell 2 John Murphy 3 Sven Haranberg Junior: 1 Brian Keneally 2 Nigel Agar 3 Syl Ryan Intermed: 1 Pat Murphy 2 John Roche 3 Lory O’Hanlon Senior: 1 Tom Murpy 2 Michael Nolan 3 Jim Mulhall

This year, it was decided to hold a third club stock judging evening. Our third club stock judging evening was hosted by Nigel Agar, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Our Judge on the evening was John Kirby. John also gave a demonstration and talk on the classification of cows. Many thanks to John for his time.

Cow Family, spons by Progressive Genetics Novice: 1 Frank Keoghan 2 Barry Purcell 3 Bryan Daniels Junior: 1 Seamus Knox 2 John Flood 3 Syl Ryan Intermed: 1 James Rynan 2 Pat Murphy 3 Lory O’Hanlon Senior: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Tom Murphy 3 Kevin O’Shea

Finally, many thanks to all three hosts and their families allowing and agreeing for the members of the club to visit the farms, for the high standard of stock that they put on display and indeed the refreshments which were offered each evening.

Overall Novice (Alltech) Production: 1 Barry Purcell 2 Sven Haranberg 3 James Ward Inspection: 1 Sven Haranberg 2. Bryan Daniels 3 Barry Purcell EBI: Bryan Danield Classification: John Murphy Overall: 1 Sven Haranberg 2 Barry Purcell 3 Bryan Daniels

Awards Nights Our awards night was held on the farm of Bill O’Keeffe, Chruchclara, Kilkenny on the 1st July. A huge thanks to the O’Keeffe family for hosting the evening. The quality of stock and display was fantastic and could be clearly seen by all.

The results of the herds competition was as follows: 2015 Showmanship League, sponsored by Animal Pharmacy 1 Doirean Mulhall 2 Cathal Mulhall 3 Lauren O’Toole Quality Milk Awards, sponsored by Glanbia 1 Frank Keoghan 2 Seamus O’Shea 3 Pat Cleary Snr Fat & Prot Cows, spons FBD Insurance Novice: 1 Barry Purcell 2 John Murphy 3 James Ward Junior: 1 Andrew Collier 2 Brian Keneally 3 Seamus Knox Intermed: 1 James Tynan 2 Paudie Brennan 3 John Roche Senior: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Brian Roche 3 Pat Cleary Jnr Fat & Prot Cows, spons FBD Insurance Novice: 1 Barry Purcell 2 Sven Haranberg 3 James Ward Junior: 1 Nigel Agar 2 Seamus Knox 3 Brian Keneally Intermed: 1 Peadar Healy 2 Derek Comerford 3 Lory O’Hanlon Senior: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Jim Mulhall 3 Brian Roche EBI Cow, sponsored by Dovea Genetics Novice: 1 Bryan Daniels 2 James Ward 3 George Leahy Junior: 1 Seamus Knox 2 Sean Gibbons 3 Andrew Collier Intermed: 1 Peadar Healy 2 Paudie Brennan 3 Derek Comerford Senior: 1 Pat Cleary 2 Bill O’Keeffe 3 Brian Roche

Overall Junior (Alltech) Production: 1 Brian Keneally 2 Seamus Knox 3 Nigel Agar Inspection: 1 John Flood 2 Brian Keneally 3 Nigel Agar EBI: Seamus Knox Classification: Brian Keneally Overall: 1. Brian Kenneally 2 Nigel Agar 3 John Flood Overall Intermediate (Altech) Production: 1 Pat O’Shea 2 Martin Ryan 3 Peadar Healy Inspection: 1 Pat Murphy 2 James Tynan 3 Lory O’Hanlon EBI: Paudie Brennan Classification: Pat O’Shea Overall: 1 Pat Murphy 2 James Tynan 3 Lory O’Hanlon Overall Senior (Altech) Production: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Kevin O’Shea 3 Pat Cleary Inspection: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Tom Murphy 3 Brian Roche EBI: Pat Cleary Classification: Kevin O’Shea Overall: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Tom Murphy 3 Brian Roche 4 Kevin O’Shea Club Stockjudging Results U12: 1 Conor Coleman 2 Manus Murphy 3 Niamh Murphy U18: 1 Pauric Coleman 2 George Murphy 3 Hannah Murphy U26: 1 Doireann Mulhall 2 Aoife O’Shea 3 Liam O’Shea Senior: 1 Pauric Murphy 2 John C Murphy 3 Denis Dalton Progeny Groups, spons by WWS Ireland Novice: 1 Barry Purcell 2 Frank Keoghan 3 George Leahy Junior: 1 John Flood 2 Andrew Collier 3 Seamus Knox Intermed: 1 Pat Murphy 2 Martin Ryan 3 Peadar Healy Senior: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Brian Roche 3 Bill O’Keeffe Judges Choice, spons by Southern Milling: George & Hannah Murphy - Corstown Herd

Pair of Cows, sponsored by Eurogene Novice: 1 Sven Haranbert 2 John Murphy 3 Barry Purcell Junior: 1 Andrew Collier 2 Nigel Agar 3 Syl Ryan Intermed: 1 Pat Murphy 2 John Roche 3 Derek Comerford Senior: 1 Michael Nolan 2 Brian Roche 3 Pat Cleary 199

A massive thank you to our Judge Thomas Daly, Navan for giving up his time. It was a pleasure to have you inspecting all herds. A big thanks to all our sponsors who supported the club.

IHFA National Open Day Well done to our Doireann Mulhall, Aoife O’ Shea and Emer O’ Shea who were third in the judging section. In addition to this fantastic achievement by our 18-26 team. The highest individual award and the Milk Board Perpetual trophy went to our Doireann Mulhall. Well done Doireann.

Shows Doireann and Jim Mulhall’s, Clongpaddin MCYG Fame was crowned champion cow at Clonmel show. In addition to this Clonpaddin MCYG Fame also won the Bennett Cup and Best Udder for the Heifer in Milk Class at Rathdowney Show.

Tom and Maura Murphy’s Swiftheath Breeze 1400 was placed in second place at both Clonmel and Rathdowney shows in the heifer in milk class.

Liam Murphy and Michael Nolan’s Coolnamara Fever Z had a great showing year. She was awarded Junior Champion at Emerald Expo, Junior Champion at Rathdowney Show and Junior Champion at Tinahealy Show. In addition to this, Coolnamara Fever Z was second in her class at the National Dairy show, Millstreet.

Kildare Field Evening The Club held two field evenings this past summer. The first was at Dermot Jacksons “Borkilbeg”, super hed on the 31st May. The evening was kindly sponsored by Red Mills of Goresbridge. The master judge was John Hurley of the IHFA. The weather was kind to us and we had lovely sit down refreshments on the lawn, well organised and served by Dermot’s other half Joan and helpers. There was a good crowd with a good participation in the stock-judging.

The second field evening was on the 28th June in Vincent & Brendan Gorman’s in Ballindrum, Athy. The judge was John Murphy from Kilkenny. This was a different type of herd to the first field evening. Here the emphasis was on EBI with good type. The O’Gorman’s have developed a very modern dairy layout with very up to date rottary parlour etc. Again refreshments were first class and a very good attendance.

The overall winners of our stockjudging for the two field evenings were 1st Gerry Flynn, 2nd Kevin Walsh, 3rd Anthony Kealy and 4th Mervyn Eager in the senior section. In the Junior section 1st Rachel Walsh, 2nd Lily Hannah Walsh and 3rd Hannah Healy. The above will be presented with their awards at our AGM in December.

Liam and Sandra Murphy’s Evergreen Duplex Ebony had another great showing year. She was Reserve Champion at Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show 2016, Reserve Diagio Baileys Champion Dairy Cow and was placed in third position in the Senior Cow Class at the National Diary Show at Mill Street.

Information Evening The Club hosted an information evening at the Springhill Hotel, Kilkenny on the Thursday the 15th of September, 2016.

There was a great attendance with an open discussion.

The two guest speakers were Eoin Jordan of Jordan Agri, who provided information on the benefits of using the Maximon treatment products and Brian Reidy, who kindly held a discussion on nutrition.

Finally, a special thank you to Roger Jones, who very kindly volunteers his time, and expertise, as photographer at various club events throughout the year. In particular, Roger very kindly offers his time at both the Local YMA and at the Awards Night which is greatly appreciated.

Sandra Murphy

Herds Competition Our judge for the herds Competition was Mark Logan from “Clandeboy” Estate, Co. Down.

Premier Section: Production: 1 Dermot Jackson 2 Cyril Dowling 3 Anthony Kealy Inspection: 1 Brochan Cocoman 2 Cyril Dowling 3 Dermot Jackson Winner: Brochan Cocoman Best cow & progeny: Cyril Dowling Best Heifer & cow family: Brochan Cocoman Senior Section: Production: 1 Joe Doran 2 John Murphy 3 Pat Loughlin Inspection: 1 Joe Doran 2 Pat Loughlin 3 Knockmaroon Est Winner: Joe Doran Best cow & cow family & bull progeny: Pat Loughlin Best Heifer: Joe Doran Intermediate Section: Production: 1 Lyons Estate 2 Dermot Doherty 3 Derek Tierney Inspection: 1 Tony Kavanagh 2 Derek Tierney 3 Padraig Trayers Winner: Derek Tierney Best cow & best heifer: Tony Kavanagh Best Cow family: Derek Tierney Best Progeny: Aiden Dempsey Junior Section: Production: 1 John Coakley 2 Brian Gray 3 Norman Stanley Inspection: 1 Brian Gray 2 John Coakley 3 Wm Boothman Winner: Brian Gray Best cow & Progeny: Brian Gray Best Heifer & Progeny: William Boothman Ketosa 200

Stoneblack Primrose 13 Ex 94 7E Pictured after her 8th calf Avg yield for 8 lactations 9,866kg, 3.75 B.F. , 3.56 P, F+P 718kg

Herd Average for 2016 8581kg, 4.05bf, 3.52 p, f+p 658 kg On a diet of grass, grass silage and meal only

The Herd Classification After 2016 Visit Ex 26, VG 55, GP 28

Stoneblack Herd Successes in the Cork H.F. Club Herds Competition 1st Novice section 2010 1st Intermediate section 2011 2nd Senior section 2012

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CMMS Parities not updated Effect: Errors in parity attaching to classification

Dry off dates are required to ensure correct parity.

It is important that you have your CMMS up to date for accuracy of Classification parities. Please note that the classifier may classify an animal that has calved for which the CMMS system is recording a prior calving. The Classifier will need to change parity on the handheld to carry out the scoring. This is not a permanent change.

The parity recorded with the classification will be the prior parity if dry-off dates were not updated.

The DAFM system will only accept you the breeder to record the animal parities on the CMMS system.

SENDING IN DRY OFF DATES IS CRITICAL FOR ACCURATE MILK RECORDING DATA, CORRECT PARITIES AND GENERATION OF YOUR ANNUAL HERD REPORT.

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