2014 NZHCS Journal of Record

2014

JOURNAL OF RECORD

William Greene (1872-1925) | Highland Cattle, Claremont.

Oil on canvas, 1904. | Aigantighe Art Gallery Collection

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Contents

President’s message Council Members & Society Management BVD: A costly disease for Highland Cattle Breeders AGM Report Bull Assessment Field Day - August 2013 Pottidoon Highland Fold - Our Highland Cattle Journey Show Reports & Schedule 2014/15 Regional Reports A Birth Experience Breed Standard Registration Herd Book & Rules Jacquelen Becker Chotkowski & Spring Farm LLC Constitution Redgorton Current members New members Fold Registrations Cattle by registered breeder Transfers of cattle Deaths and culls Sires used Live sires belonging to current members Members kit Journal Advertisers Key information in a nutshell

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New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Incorporated Secretary, Registrar and Treasurer: Jenny McDonald 25 Birch Street, Taupo 3330, NEW ZEALAND registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz | +64 (7) 378 8973 2014 Journal of Record | 3

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President’s Message

Welcome to this, the second annual Journal of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society.

We introduced this annual publication last year as part of Society’s efforts to modernise and rejuvenate information flow and communication for NZHCS members. Its publication is a major work effort by the Member Services sub-committee of the NZHCS Council.

Initial thanks must go to our editorial team – members and councillors who have once again, coped with the deadlines to assemble this year’s edition. Unfortunately we lost Paul Simpson as Councillor at the AGM this year, one year short of completing his term. I would like to thank Paul for his continued enthusiasm and volunteer work with Stuart McGrigor - President NZHCS the Member Services sub-committee in putting this journal together, even though he was unable to continue as Councillor. The other group that must be thanked in the production of the Journal are the advertisers. Without you, this publication would not be the high-quality product that it is. So once again, thank you for your continued support.

I call your attention to the painting on the front cover. As we found out at the 2013 AGM in Timaru, it is a painting of the first Highlands to be imported into New Zealand, painted at Claremont, just outside of Timaru, in 1904. Many thanks to Cynthia Christie for arranging the reproduction of the painting, and gaining publication permission from the Aigantighe (pronounced Egg ‘n Tie) Gallery in Timaru. The painting has been completely restored, and it is well worth stopping off at the Aigantighe Gallery to see, if you are driving through that way.

We have also lost Sharon Maclean, who was our webmaster (webmistress?) for the past few years. As we are finding out, the job was not a small one, and you were a major contributor to the public face of the Society. Thank you Sharon for all your efforts over the years.

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As pointed out in other reports in the Journal, the Society is being forced to downsize, and this means that more services that were once performed by paid staff, are going to have to be done on a volunteer basis in the near future. If you have any thoughts on this, or any other issue, please feel free to contact me, or any other Councillor. The Council needs your thoughts and ideas to resolve the issues confronting the Society. The Society is more than just its council, it is all of the members; and important decisions need to be made collectively.

Looking forward, the major event for the coming year, is of course the 4th International Highland Breeder’s Gathering, which will take place in Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown in early November. We have 30 people joining us for the whole tour, and numbers rise to 50 or so during the two weekend conferences. This is the first time the Gathering has been held outside of the northern hemisphere, and those who are attending are looking forward to the diverse programme, discussing Highlands and New Zealand farming methods with our overseas guests as well as some of the leaders of the NZ agriculture industry.

In addition, in October 2014 the Society turns 21.

Please make plans to be in Wellington for the AGM on Sat 23 May 2015. More details will be published early in the new year.

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MacRose Fold

Kind Regards to you all, Stuart McGrigor, President NZHCS.

Brian & Rosalie Hutton MacRose Fold 48 Hall Road, R.D. 2 Milton 9292. hutton@farmside.co.nz ph: 03 417 4031

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Stuart McGrigor

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President

Stuart and his wife Di are longstanding members of the NZHCS and they farm 115 acres in the Wairarapa. They have an extensive collection of stud and commercial highlands including all colours, grades and sizes.

They successfully show their cattle on the local A & P show circuit and have bred a number of supreme champions. They are most proud of Hugh of Kintore, who has won the Meat & Wool Cup as All Breeds Supreme Champion on two occasions.

In Stuart’s ‘day job’ he is an IT Systems Designer specialising in database design and spent the last decade designing computer systems for global retailers in the United States & Europe. He now works in Wellington as Solution Architecture Manager for a Software Development Company.

Stuart & Di host and attend ‘South of the North’ club events; and have been very busy this year helping to organise the International Highland Cattle Breeder’s Gathering. Stuart remains the Bull Assessment Coordinator for the South of the North Island; and is the current President of the NZHCS.

Cynthia Christie

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Vice President

Cynthia has been a New Zealand Highland Cattle Society member since 1998 and was elected Vice President In May 2014. She is currently in her second term on council. She is a member of the Canterbury Westland Branch of the NZHCS and also a NZHCS South Island Show Committee Member. A busy lady, Cynthia co-chairs the Breed Development Sub Committee and is a member of the Society Management Sub Committee.

Cynthia and her husband, Willie, own the Skeoch Fold which is domiciled on a 20ha dryland property near Ashburton. They have 10 stud Highland cows, their progeny and 100 breeding ewes.

For the past 19 years Cynthia has worked for Nufarm NZ Ltd managing the field research and development of their agrichemical products In the South Island. She has a good knowledge of the pasture and crop production and management required to meet a farmer’s production goals. Research requires her to keep up to date with the latest technologies across all aspects of farming.

Communicating with farmers and other industry people is something she does on a regular basis and she has good links with many agricultural experts.

Doug Sheldon

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Vice President

With a long history of both farming and business experience, Doug has been a member of the NZHCS Council since 2008, and for most of this time he has been a vice-president.

Doug and his wife, Jenny, run approximately 150 Highland Cattle on their farm in Kaukapakapa, now part of the Auckland super-city.

They established their Eadon Fold in 2005 with four cows and one calf and rapidly grew to admire and respect the breed. They have been involved in showing their cattle since 2007, attending up to eight A & P Shows / NZHCS Winter Show per year. More information can be seen on their website, www.eadon.co.nz.

Keen to promote Highland Cattle as a beef animal and a Heritage breed, Doug is passionate about breed purity and breed improvement, especially through quality bulls and therefore quality bull assessments. Doug is a very active member of the Council, interested in all aspects of Council operations, and is currently Chair of the International Gathering Committee which will take place in New Zealand in 2014.

Doug Maclean

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Councillor

A Councillor for five years, Doug has had a particular interest in ensuring the financial, administrative and information systems of the Society are keeping pace with the needs of and the opportunities for, the members. Doug chairs the Management Services subcommittee and is a member of the Membership Services subcommittee.

Sharon and Doug’s Kellean Fold is at Stanway in the heart of the Manawatu, where they combine farming and provide country accommodation. Doug combines the on farm work with his business, providing management services to corporate clients and Sharon with theatre nursing. They have been members of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society since 2004.

Kellean fold has a strong focus on breeding for consistent structural soundness, highland type, and temperament and beef production.

Good performance measurement and an active culling programme are showing the results in the overall quality of the herd as both stud and beef producers. A small but active market for their highland beef (slaughtered and marketed commercially) in the lower North Island rounds out their farming operation.

Cynthia has always held an interest in genetics/inheritance and selection for improved characteristics; in fact her university studies were based around breeding and genetics - of plants.

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John Kay

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Councillor

John and his wife, Julie run a small fold at Loburn in North Canterbury. They have three daughters and five grandchildren who all live in Australia, but love to visit them on the farm.

John is a human resources professional and these days, divides his time between consulting and mountain bike tour guiding – which he finds a lot of fun. John and Julie got into HighIand cattle after a couple of visits to Scotland exploring their roots. They think that they are fantastic animals and love spending time with them.

John believes that it is important for him to do his bit for the Society. He has recently taken over from Paul Simpson as Chair of the Member Services Sub Committee and is also on the Society Management Committee and the organising committee for the International Gathering. John and Julie take an active interest in regional activities and enjoy the opportunities for learning more about the breed, and for interacting socially with other members.

Judy Smyth

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Councillor

Judy and her husband Paul have been breeding Highland cattle for the past 18 years, since the establishment of their fold on their small rural property in Tauranga, in 1996. The fold began with a breeding up programme based on an initial purchase of 2 C grade cattle and is now a combination of PX and fullblood animals.

While working full time as a teacher, Judy decided in 2006 to complete her Beef Judging Interbreed certificate through the Royal Agricultural society and so her great love of judging began. Currently she holds a Grade 1 Judging classification and there is nothing Judy loves more than to discuss the attributes and characteristics of such a wonderful breed with the public and breeders alike. She is always impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication that breeders have for the breed and each show season she has been thrilled to be in a position to promote the attributes of the breed publicly, from Royal shows to smaller local shows.

It has been interesting to note in shows over recent years, that other traditional beef breeds that super-sized themselves, have begun to stabilise a less extreme beef animal, enabling our Highlands to stand alongside, as very worthy beef competition.

In 2010 Judy was elected on to the New Zealand Highland Cattle council and is currently in her second term. She has a particular interest in contributing to work undertaken by the breed Management subcommittee and as part of this sub- committee, has recently undertaken a complete review of the bull assessment scheme, making it more objective and less subjective. Judy believes that the Highland breed is very well placed to develop a future in the commercial beef industry market through a cross breeding programme, whilst also continuing to improve the genetics and size of our breeding stock.

Jenny McDonald

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Registrar

The twelve months since the launch of the new style format of the Journal has seen many changes in Jenny’s life – a new town (Taupo), a brand new home, a new lifestyle (from that of living in the country), a small group of new singing and piano students, a new office set-up and meeting many new people. Taupo has provided a new aspect to life known as Taupo disease. Even despite the by-pass, it is a great stop off point for those travelling north, south, east and west and it is even better if those stopping off have a friend they can visit for a pit stop or a bed overnight.

The prospect of building a house on her own was daunting at the start but thanks to a very reliable building company everything went as smoothly as could be expected. The new house is a pleasure to live in and despite Taupo’s reputation for the cold, it is beautifully warm.

No chilblains this winter! The views of the lake and mountains are spectacular and ever changing. There is no reason to be bored.

Jenny does miss not having livestock around her but is delighted that Taupo is very green and she can still hear the birds calling. She has been back to visit the two highlands she left behind and they are doing very well. The only other animals in her life now are the two cats and they too have settled down well to town living. They will shortly be joined by goldfish and frogs in the outdoor pond – another new experience!

For a profile of Jenny before moving to Taupo please read last year’s Journal (and if you have misplaced last year’s copy just ask for another to be sent).

So, if you are travelling north, south, east or west and your journey takes you via Taupo please don’t hesitate to call in for that pit stop and a catch up on NZ Highland Cattle Society matters.

Paul Simpson

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Journal Marketing

Paul was previously the chair of the Member Services sub-committee and spearheaded the introduction of the Annual Journal of Record. This year Paul has taken on the marketing responsibility for the journal.

Paul breeds highland cattle with his partner Alex de Liefde, in Longbush which is in the Wairarapa near Martinborough. Their Strathnairn fold specialises in fullbloods and they have around 10 fullblood breeding females as well as a couple of bulls and the associated hangers on. They also have a property in Wellington, so making sure that the highlands can look after themselves during the week has honed their planning and organising skills, as well as feed management. Good job that they are relatively low maintenance.

Being on the organising committee of the 4th International Highland gathering “Southern Muster, Judy looks forward to welcoming International delegates to New Zealand and hopes their stay is both enjoyable and rewarding.

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Sharon Maclean

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Webmaster

Sharon has been the Society’s webmaster for the past three years and while the management for the website is transitioning to Stuart McGrigor will continue to provide support.

Sharon is a part time theatre nurse, highland cattle breeder, B&B operator, Highland beef seller, nana to five gorgeous kids and mum to two grown sons, and married to Doug for over 40 years means a busy life for Sharon.

Sharon and Doug maintain a highland breeding herd of around 15 cows. A very active breeding programme, regular culling and developing steers through to producing sought-after highland beef has seen the Kellean fold develop consistency and depth.

Please contact the webmaster for any information about the website and any queries you may have. Don’t forget to use the free cattle for sale service and the various online facilities including maintaining your own website listing and using the online forms.

Email: websupport@highlandcattle.org.nz

Debbie Bassett-Clarke

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Archivist

As well as being the Society Archivist, Debbie is a part time farmer, confirmed blockie and Highland cattle convert. As well as this she also manages to teach at AUT. Debbie is also a Pharmacist! In 2003, she bought two in calf cows and a bull - she still has one of the cows and that first heifer calf. In 2007 she bought a fullblood black bull Bordereach Ardubh from Iain and Penny McDonald in Tokoroa and competes at some local shows and occasionally wins!

She currently has five cows, with all colours represented and five calves.

She is also currently Secretary/Treasurer of the NZ Kunekune society.

She has five pigs alongside many chickens, ducks and sheep to keep her and her husband, George and 3 children well entertained.

Her dream is to open an interactive farm park with petting zoo showcasing Highland cattle being milked.

Member Services Report The Member Services Committee has a focus on members and their requirements and in particular has responsibility for communications with members, journal production, calendar production, membership issues, promotions and advertising, and maintenance and development of the website.

Until his resignation from council in March the Committee was chaired by Paul Simpson. Since then John Kay has taken on this role.

2013 saw the first production of our new Journal of Record which is intended to be our sole hard copy reference point for member information. Feedback from members has been very supportive of the Journal. In the member survey 95% either liked it or liked it a lot. However a number of suggestions were made for improvement. The main suggestion was for more human interest stories and we have tried to respond to this by including a number of member profiles in the current issue. It was also suggested that the member list should be sorted alphabetically within regions and this change has been made. A number of other suggestions have either been incorporated or identified for subsequent issues.

A major issue for the Society is falling membership and falling herd registrations.

This issue is not unique to us. Indeed it appears that this is a general trend in similar organisations in NZ and overseas, including overseas highland cattle organisations. This matter has been the subject of a lot of discussion within Council and at the 2014 AGM. It was also a major driver for the recent member survey which is reported separately below. A lot of good feedback was received from the survey and this will be an excellent resource for Council in trying to address the membership issue and in determining its future activities and priorities. One immediate impact however is the need for Council to cut costs to respond to falling revenue. Partly this will entail more reliance on volunteers for services that we may have been able to pay for in the past. Other actions taken in this regard are reported separately by the Society and Management Subcommittee.

Until recently the website has been maintained by Sharon Maclean. With the continuing development to electronic communications this is an extremely important function for the Society, albeit most of us have little understanding of the work entailed and all its trials and tribulations. Sharon has now stepped down from this role and Council would like to express its thanks and appreciation for all her time and efforts over the past three years. The website is now being maintained by Stuart McGrigor and I am sure that he would be happy to relinquish the role if another volunteer was to step forward. The ongoing development of the website and other improvements in our methods of communications with members continues to be an important objective for Council.

John Kay | Chair

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Society Management Committee Report

Breed Management Committee Report

The Society Management Committee supports the Council through focussing on review and maintenance of the Society’s financial and administration systems, including the Society’s finances.

During the 2013/2014 year the Breed Management sub-committee worked through the results of the member survey on the Bull Assessment scheme and came up with the following refinements:

The Committee is chaired by Doug Maclean.

Operationally the Society’s systems are in good shape. We continue to maintain our herdbook in a standalone database, managed by our Registrar, while our website is hosted externally but maintained by our webmaster.

In 2014 we invested significantly in the website’s development while in 2014 we have been largely focussed on ensuring that the Society’s documents and forms are available to members online and where possible are able to be completed on line.

Later in 2014 we will upgrade the online herdbook function; fully incorporating it into our web site. This move will allow ongoing development of search, display and print functionality and will ensure that the herd book is able to be displayed on the latest generation web browsers.

Financially 2013 was challenging with a loss of $8,709 (in part due to the web site development) and 2014 more so as membership numbers and registrations come under increased pressure. Expenses are being actively managed to ensure that the 2014 year end accounts are acceptable to members.

Doug Maclean | Chair

• Tightening up of the language on the Bull Assessment form, removing subjective terms such as “Poor”, “Fair”, “Average”, “Good” and “Excellent”.

• A new Bull Assessment form with the emphasis on whether or not the Bull being assessed is “At Standard” or “Below Standard” for each feature; with the relevant phrases from the breed standard being included on the form.

• Weight gain details are located at the start of the form thus enabling an opportunity for assessors have a conversation before continuing with the assessment with the breeder about importance of weight gain should a below standard gain be recorded “At Standard” weight is 600g/day.

As part of the work in revising the Bull Assessment scheme, we had approximately 15 potential bull assessors at a field day at Willie & Cynthia Christie’s Skeoch Fold in Ashburton. We test-drove a couple of variations of the Bull Assessment form, and used the results from the day to come up with the completed form. A full report on the day’s activities and outcomes is included later in the Journal. The Breed Management sub-committee would like to thank Willie and Cynthia for all of the effort they put into organising the day, and also for being brave enough to put 6 yearling bulls up for assessment.

The new Bull Assessment form has been used in two rounds of Bull Assessments since it’s introduction, and it has had a very good response from all concerned.

The committee will be working on a number of things in the next year: 1. Confronting the reduction in animal registrations, and what that means for the Society’s ability to keep accurate records of the breed in New Zealand.

2. Implementation of a Bull Assessor training programme so that there is consistency across New Zealand. As well as ensuring there is a big enough pool of assessors spread across the country, so that Bull Assessment job doesn’t become too large for an ever shrinking pool of assessors.

3. Implementation of a “Superior Sires” programme, based on beef production, as well as assessment of the animal against the breed standard.

Once again, many thanks to the volunteers that act as Bull Assessors, and Auditors of the Society’s herdbook, without you we simply would not function.

Stuart McGrigor | Chair, Breed Management Committee

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Membership Survey In April 2014 members were invited to participate in a survey that sought feedback on their expectations and level of satisfaction with the way the Society operates, services provided and benefits of membership. The main driver for the survey was concern about falling membership and recognition by Council of the need to be informed about members’ views when determining future strategies for responding to membership issues.

The survey was completed by 47 members which represents approximately 20% of total membership. A report summarising feedback and key conclusions from the survey can be found on the Society website.

Feedback was quite positive with 93% of respondents rating their satisfaction with the Society at either “satisfied” or “very satisfied”. Other feedback is quite variable. However it is possible to reach the following general conclusions.

1. Members are a diverse group. Many are lifestylers with small folds and herds and full time jobs. They have limited time to become involved in activities and favour a more “enjoyment focus” rather than a commercial focus. Other members are the opposite. They have larger folds and are more concerned with commercial matters such as meat prices; killing facilities; marketing etc.

6. Whilst not true of all regions, most regional groups need to be more organised and active. Their role in representing the human face of the society to current members and potential new members is important for retaining members and attracting new ones.

7. Whilst members recognise the need for a strong society there is a reluctance to become directly involved as committee members, volunteers etc. There is a need for more communication with members regarding opportunities for their involvement and why it is important.

Council thanks all those members who responded to the survey. Your time and effort in providing this feedback is appreciated. We recognise that, whilst the feedback was generally positive, there were a number of improvement needs raised. Council is reviewing all of this feedback in detail and developing strategies aimed at reversing falling membership, and improving services and communications. More information on these strategies will be advised in the year ahead.

John Kay | Chair, Member Services Committee.

The message for the Society is that the needs of both groups are understandable and legitimate. We need to cater for both.

2. For all members, having a reputable, well administered, and robust herd book is paramount. Records need to be easily accessible and registration processes need to be easy to use and efficient, with a quick turnaround of paperwork.

3. Communication between Council and members, and between members, is very important. Generally there is satisfaction with communications via the website and via the Journal however in both areas there is room for improvement and this needs to be an ongoing goal of Council.

4. An important role for the Society is the provision of information and support.

There is a need for more of this. Opportunities for providing more information and support via the website, field days, Journal etc. need to be explored.

5. Whilst not all members wish to be involved in social events, a good number do, and there is general recognition that this is an important role for the Society, and regional groups.

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BVD: A Costly Disease for Highland Cattle Breeders This article is derived from “BVD Control in Beef Cattle” published by the BVD Steering Committee 2012. It is available in full from the BVD Steering Committee website http:// www.controlbvd.org.nz/sites/default/files/domain-23/BVD%20SC%20MSD%20Farmer%20 Brochure%20%E2%80%93%20BEEF.pdf A link is also available on the NZHCS website.

NZ Highland Cattle herds are vulnerable to BVD as a number of breeders will attest to – as shown in the articles on their experience.

Costs to an average beef herd/100cows*

Assume weaner heifers and steers average $400 each and the replacement cost of an empty cow is $200.

Loss of weaners 5 X $400

$2,000.00

Replacement cost of empty cows 5 X $200

$2,000.00

Total cost/100cows/year with a 5% empty rate

$3,000.00

Total cost/100 cows/year with a 15% empty rate

$9,000.00

*No account of costs of effects on calves, immune suppression, ill health & vet bills and reduced growth rates.

This is a commercial beef herd. The value of stud animals is significantly greater not only that of the animal itself but the loss of its continued contribution of the genetic makeup of those animals. Loss of reputation is also a consideration and is one that is difficult to value.

BVD or Bovine Viral Diarrhoea is a highly contagious disease of all cattle and is present in most countries. Unfortunately most cases go undetected.

Each country has devised its own approach for tackling this disease.

The Scottish beef and dairy industries see BVD as being so serious to the economic viability of their industry sector that they have developed a four step plan to eradicate it. To support this initiative the Scottish Government has legislated to enable strict control measures to be enacted. All farmers are supporting this plan and excellent progress is being made. Switzerland has almost eliminated the disease after a dedicated three year eradication plan.

In New Zealand it is up to farmers and animal health experts to manage the disease on their own properties. Farmer education and industry involvement are therefore important tools in the fight against BVD. In 2005 a BVD Steering Committee was set up to assist both animal health experts and farmers in the fight against the disease.

It is estimated that 80% of dairy and beef farms have had exposure to BVD. And more importantly at any one time at least 65% of beef herds have active virus.

The cost in lost production to the individual commercial beef farmer is estimated to be $3000 - $9000 per 100 cows in infected herds. Stud farmers are exposed to much greater financial losses due to the high value of their stock.

Losses on dairy farms are estimated to be $127 million annually.

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What does BVD do to a beef herd?

BVD experience: Edwin Harris

In cows BVD causes reproductive wastage, weight loss and reduced milk yield.

It causes immune suppression meaning that cattle that have an active infection are more likely to succumb to other diseases such as mastitis, pneumonia and scouring. Young stock has reduced growth rates.

BVD can cause infertility, embryo loss, abortions, small slow growing calves, deformed calves and birth of dead calves.

The most damage is done when BVD infects pregnant cows in the first four months of pregnancy. This cow may give birth to a Persistently Infected (PI) calf.

PI animals are the main source of infection within a herd.

In beef herds cows and calves are together for a long time allowing a dynamic spreading of BVD back and forth between younger and older animals. PI animals can be in constant contact with susceptible new calves, replacements, bulls and the breeding herd. The presence of a PI calf can be devastating as calves are present when cows are at the most susceptible stage to the effects of BVD. The PI calf spreads millions of viruses every day and can infect many cows.

By breaking down the impact of BVD over a production cycle the following impacts are identified: Mating and Pregnancy • Increased number of services required per conception • Increased time between calving and conception • Increased number of dry cows • Increased risk of other infections e.g. Neopsora • Temporary infertility in bulls. (Permanent infertility has been recorded) • If cows have never been exposed to the virus (naive) then contracting BVD can lead to a large number of PI calves.

During Calving • Increased calving spread due to failure of conception and fetal losses • Empty cows as a result of abortion Calf Effects and Losses • Abortions and premature births • Still births • Weak or dummy calves • Congenital birth defects • Birth of PI carrier animals • Poorer fertility in heifer calves infected in later pregnancy • Birth of small calves with poor growth rates BVD Effects on Young Stock • Reduced appetite • Scouring 20 |

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I have lost two animals to BVD – a PX cow and her calf. The vet fees alone exceeded $400 and of course there is now the replacement cow to purchase.

We have not been able to trace the source of the original infection.

My best advice is to have your stock tested. Any animal with a PI infection must be destroyed (meat is OK to eat so it can go to the works). Don’t buy or allow any animals on your farm unless they are tested and vaccinated.

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Rough coat and loss of body condition Poor weight gain Coughing Mouth ulcers Premature death of PI animals Calves difficult to rear and get to weight targets

Persistently Infected (PI) Animals PI animals are always born – they are never created after birth They are the main source of infection because they are a “virus factory” spreading BVD for their entire lives. Control them and you control the disease.

They have much higher death rates than non-PI cattle Transiently Infected (TI) Cattle Transient infections occur in all cattle after the 4th month of gestation.

Transient infection in a cow with a foetus less than 4 months old gives a PI calf.

Once an animal recovers from a transient infection it will be immune from reinfection for several years. TI infection may be a minor source of infection for other cattle.

A transient infection lasts for about 2 weeks and is followed by a strong immune response. They are considered a minor source of infection because they spread small amounts of virus for a short time.

Transient infection is the most frequent type of infection and the greater the numbers infected the greater the economic effects.

How is BVD Spread?

PI animals continuously shed millions of viruses through skin, saliva, nasal secretions, semen, placenta, birth fluids, milk, urine and faeces.

Direct animal to animal contact is the most common method of infection.

Indirect spread though communal stock yards, stock trucks and being carried around on footwear and farm vehicles etc. is possible but less common.

The virus can survive outside the animal for up to a week. It is also airborne and its range is about 10m, so the virus can “jump fences”.

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footwear and farm vehicles etc. is possible but less common.

The virus can survive outside the animal for up to a week. It is also airborne and its range is about 10m, so the virus can “jump fences”.

BVD virus circulation in a beef herd

BVD experience: Judith and Michael Friend

BVD virus circulation in a beef herd

One calf which would have been their highest pedigreed heifer, if she hadn’t had to be euthanised a few weeks after birth. One cow, which also had to be euthanised. One heifer which tested positive. A small fortune spent on vet fees and treatment. Strained relations with the neighbours.

Yearlings

Calves

Heifers

PI Bulls

Cows

Primary infection paths Secondary infection paths Birth of new PI calf

What can you do to protect your Highland Cattle Asset?

What can you do to protect your Highland Cattle Asset?

Each situation is different and requires a different approach.

Each situation is different and requires a different approach.

Be aware – carry outBe a risk assessment analysis using the expertise of your Vet. aware – carry out a risk assessment analysis using the expertise of your Vet. This is a four step process

This is a four step process ! Assess the BVD bio security status of the herd

These days it’s no wonder Judith and Michael Friend are hyper-vigilant about BVD. The financial cost was bad enough after their unexpected outbreak last season, but the emotional cost was worse.

Judith: “Michael loves the breed with a passion. We also pride ourselves on doing the very best we can for the health and well-being of our Fold.”

They don’t know for sure how their animals became infected, but now take no chances with their own or other people’s stock. “The disease is so highly infectious it can be caught over the boundary fence. So in order for it not to happen again stock should be vaccinated. We try never to graze the boundary fences if the neighbours are grazing them as well. Our yards are locked. Stock in future will have to be BVD tested prior to coming on the property if they are not vaccinated.”

Ironically, they are careful to test and vaccinate sale bulls to ensure there is no risk of BVD being transmitted to their buyers’ herds. Up until now they have not vaccinated their breeding females.

The problems started simply enough, with a hand-reared calf beginning to scour at four weeks after birth. When she failed to respond to recommended treatment, the vet administered drugs and took a blood sample.

Judith: “He did say if the calf had BVD she would not get better despite the drugs. He was right. The next morning she was unable to stand or hold her head up. Nor was she able to suckle. Never in my life have I wished so much that I could use a rifle. I made her comfortable and covered her up so as the flies couldn’t get to her. Then waited the long hours until Michael got home from work. Bugger me if he didn’t/wouldn’t believe she was so sick. But he did take the rifle to the barn with him. He tried to get her to stand, etc. Just too weak. So he had to shoot her. That wasn’t easy for him to do.”

In: Cattle coming on to the property, including their foetuses. People comingThe calf’s dam, which was asymptomatic with BVD, also became sick and had to be shot.

• Assess the BVD bio security theas herd onto thestatus farm asofwell contaminated equipment and vehicles Judith: “How did it happen? We really have no idea. It could have been because we’ve Out: Cattle going off the property andtheir returning pregnant at a later date – e.g.

In: Cattle coming on to the property, including foetuses. allowed our neighbours to use our yards. They are now locked, which has caused a bit grazing off farm, bull s away on lease

People coming onto the farm as well as contaminated of ill feeling with our neighbours. Our neighbours rear dairy crosses and graze their Over: equipment and Contact vehicleswith neighbours cattle over fences in-calf young heifers. These animals are not tested for the disease.

Out:There Cattle the propertyavailable and returning pregnant at a is agoing simpleoff questionnaire on the NZHCS website “What advice would we give? Knowledge is power, ignorance isn’t bliss. Not like a stock

later date – e.g. grazing off farm, bull s away on lease agent I happened to be speaking to this year. He said BVD was a dairy disease, he’d Concentrate on risks that need addressing. Are the steps practical and economic?

Over: Contact neighbours cattle over fences.

If risks can't with be reduced is there a way to detect infection before it affects the herd? never heard of it in beef breeds. I think he was being economical with the truth.”

Screen calves for PI infected animals before mating, vaccinate at risk animals.

Vaccinating the whole herd might be thewebsite. only option of risks cannot be rectified or There is a simple questionnaire available on the NZHCS mitigated.

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Define the BVD status of the herd This information is essential for devising a control plan.

This process requires consultation with your Vet who will carry out a planned set of blood sampling procedures then analyse test results according to

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Concentrate on risks that need addressing. Are the steps practical and economic? If risks can’t be reduced is there a way to detect infection before it affects the herd? Screen calves for PI infected animals before mating, vaccinate at risk animals. Vaccinating the whole herd might be the only option of risks cannot be rectified or mitigated.

Define the BVD status of the herd This information is essential for devising a control plan.

This process requires consultation with your Vet who will carry out a planned set of blood sampling procedures then analyse test results according to accepted protocols.

Action the most appropriate control plan for your herd This is defined by the herd BVD status but is equally important for both infected and non infected herds. The goal is to prevent infection of those early pregnant cows leading to birth of PI calves.

• Remove any PI animals. Vaccinating will not work on a PI animal.

• Test incoming untested animals including bulls and new calves.

• Vaccinate cows before mating to protect during pregnancy • Test bulls. If negative vaccinate (twice 4 weeks apart initially, then

annually. Bulls should be vaccinated at least 2 months before mating

and if negative vaccinate bulls that are to be used for mating.

BVD experience: Lynda Anderson Langside Fold, Oamaru We purchased “Heather” our first highland calf as a 10 month old. She seemed OK. Then we purchased our next two highlands. This is when we noticed that Heather was lacking compared to the weaners. We gave her extra high nutritional foods along with drenching on a regular basis but she did not improve. with particular attention paid to high standards of biosecurity or if your herd is infected

the removal of all PI animals and/ or vaccination to prevent further generations of We then involve got a vet in to check her and were told she was a carrier of BVD and that there PI calves. was no other option other than to destroy her as she could pass it on to our in calf cows.

Monitor Progress

Heather cost us a lot ofenables moneyimprovements and we gotinnothing backto–be nomeasured. calves, no enjoyment!

This the herd status Monitoring usually blood sampling and the best strategy be BVD is a disease that is costly andinvolves devastating to the owners that have should had real advised by your vet. fondness towards their animals.

All it takes to prevent this, isare a vaccination a closed herd to incoming cows and bulls Dealing with bulls that to be used forand mating.

As many highland breeders bulls that come from either herds – either via leasing or that haven’t been vaccinated oruse tested. cow visits the bull is a significant risk factor in BVD transmission.

It should be a policy of all owners to test for BVD (a single lifetime test) and if negative vaccinate bulls (twice, 4 weeks apart initially). Annual vaccinations are then required pre Once tested vaccinated the the Vet issue a certificate to provide to anyproof to mating. mating.

Once tested andand vaccinated Vetcan can issue a certificate toproof provide purchaserofofthe the bulls status. any purchaser bullsBVD BVD status.

chart below summarises a control framework for BVD in beef herds. Highland The chartThe below summarises a control framework for BVD in beef herds. Highland breeders are encouraged to utilise this as an aid to mitigate BVD within the Highland breedersbreed. are encouraged to utilise this as an aid to mitigate BVD within the Highland breed.

• Whole herd vaccination – the decision to do this should be made in

close consultation with the vet.

Is there a biosecurity risk on your farm? ± define herd status using pooled serum BVD antibody test

• Change management practice to reduce risk of exposure e.g. keep

bought in stock separate from breeding stock If biosecurity is inadequate or cannot be improved the only realistic option for controlling BVD is to vaccinate all breeding stock regardless of current herd status on an annual basis. This must be done before mating with a fetal protective vaccine.

If biosecurity is adequate or can be improved to an acceptable level then there are several options open to farmers. This might involve close monitoring when herds are free of BVD with particular attention paid to high standards of biosecurity or if your herd is infected involve the removal of all PI animals and/ or vaccination to prevent further generations of PI calves.

Monitor Progress This enables improvements in the herd status to be measured. Monitoring usually involves blood sampling and the best strategy should be advised by your vet.

Dealing with bulls that are to be used for mating.

As many highland breeders use bulls that come from either herds – other via leasing or cow visits the bull is a significant risk factor in BVD transmission. It should be a policy of all owners to test for BVD (a single lifetime test) and if negative vaccinate bulls (twice, 4 weeks apart initially). Annual vaccinations are then required pre 24 |

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No

Yes

Willing and able to test and cull from the breeding herd and all cattle in contact with the breeding herd, including calves prior to mating?

Willing and able to improve biosecurity to an acceptable level

Yes

No

No

Yes

Vaccinate breeding herd pre mating. ± screen keeper calves for BVD

Define herd status Negative

Positive Is it possible to clear infection?

Maintain biosecurity, annual calf virus testing ± vaccination

Yes Clear infection

No Bulls All bulls should be BVD tested negative prior to use. If PI they should be culled.

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2014 NZHCS AGM - Clevedon The 2014 Presidents Report has been included with Agenda Pack this year to facilitate a shorter meeting in Clevedon. As I mention some topics in progress between the time of writing and the AGM itself please bear in mind it is with the best information in hand at the time of writing.

President’s Report

Council met three times July, November and March in Rotorua and between these dates both the full council and the subcommittees participated in telephone or internet conference calls to facilitate their planned business for the year.

The reduction in face to face meetings and increase in teleconferences was signalled at last year’s AGM as part of our expense reduction plans. This change has not been without its technical difficulties and I would like to thank all councillors and the secretary for their patience and willingness to work cooperatively to ensure that Society business continued to be effectively managed.

The past year has once again been a busy one for your Council. The International Gathering Committee has been working extremely hard to bring together a myriad of concepts and ideas to form an event that will bring Highland Cattle breeders to NZ in November this year. This required a commitment to weekly meetings along with significant travel to investigate venues and options for our guests. This work has all been done at the committee’s personal expense and I am extremely grateful that we have such enthusiastic and committed people within our organisation. This work load is of course in addition to the already busy workloads the committee have in their daily lives.

I ask that all NZHCS members do their utmost to support this event, there are opportunities to attend individual activities should you not be able to attend the entire conference. Being part of the conference will enable you to meet with like minded Highland Cattle enthusiasts and has the potential to open networks, friendship and commercial opportunities.

Many of our guests will take the opportunity to do some further travel in NZ before or after the Gathering itself. Please consider how you could host visitors in some way – perhaps open your fold to visitors or organise a small local Highland event to coincide.

The first annual publication – The NZHCS 2013 Journal of Record arrived in members mailboxes in December 2013. Its publication was a bit later than planned – perhaps we were a bit ambitious for a first effort. Nevertheless it is a smart publication which can only improve in the future. I would like to thank everyone who had a hand in its publication – it was a collaborative effort involving many hours of work and I am sure members will appreciate that effort. The objective is to have the 28 |

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2014 edition published in time for the International Gathering and I urge all members to contribute in some way whether by providing publication/editing assistance, advertising and marketing assistance or provision of content. This year it is the showcase publication of the NZHCS to all Highland Cattle breeders around the world.

Please put it in a safe place as the Journal replaces your members kit, contains the full members list and the annual herd book, a copy of the constitution and other important information.

All members were invited to participate in a member’s survey recently. I hope you all took a few minutes to complete this. Council is very aware that they must be responsive to members needs. So from time to time we need to ensure that members provide guidance to council on those needs.

Some of our highly respected members have retired or are in the process of retiring from breeding Highland Cattle to move into different phases of work or life. On behalf of the NZHCS I would like to thank them for their contribution to both the Society and the Highland breed in NZ. We should not see these changes as a negative thing – it is simply the natural lifecycle of an organisation – the challenge for everyone is to look to opportunities for new members to keep the focus on the breed in the future. It is also important that members seek ways to contribute to their Society – either at a local or National level. Please consider who amongst your member colleagues may have a skill set that could benefit the Society either at a local or National level and encourage them to participate.

For several years now the number of animal registrations and transfers has been decreasing and for the first time since the beginning of the Society the herd book will not expand i.e.deaths and culls will outnumber new registrations. This situation perhaps reflects a maturing of the herd book and the start of a new phase in the lifecycle of the NZHCS as committed breeders focus more on breed improvement.

Imposing tighter selection criteria on their heifers and bulls, culling lower quality animals, put medium quality animals to terminal sires and only utilising the “high performers” is now becoming a key objective in many folds. From my conversations with breeders there is definitely a greater focus on what type of Highland animal they want to have in their folds in the medium to long term. Such objectives can only be good for the quality of animals offered in the future both from a beef performance and pricing perspective. This is what breeds such as Angus, Hereford, Charolais for example have been doing for many years. In the beef market we are competing with some top notch performing mainstream breeds and also the lesser known breeds that are transitioning from hobby to commercially viable performers. To support this change within Highland breeding a very successful bull selection field day was held at Skeoch Fold in September 2013. This was well supported with attendees from as far away as Northland and Southland. The feedback was very positive. Perhaps the Society could consider hosting a heifer selection field day sometime in the near future?

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to face meetings supplemented by teleconferences. This effectively cuts our meeting expenses by close to half. The aim from 2015 is also to have a Council meeting on the Monday after the AGM as council members are all present at the same venue. The registrars’ contract is also under review to reflect the changing needs of the Society.

Other overhead costs such as insurances and general communications are being closely monitored, and the fee structure will be looked at to ensure that the alignment with actual costs is acceptable.

We hope to ramp up our calendar production this year with the aim of having it available for the International Gathering Delegates to purchase. There is also increasing interest from selected retail outlets. As we gain momentum we need to lift photo quality in particular so I encourage you to get snapping and to send in photos.

This production is a valuable source of income to the Society.

It was decided to hold both membership subscriptions and other fees for the 2014 year.

In closing – on behalf of the NZHCS membership I would like to thank all councillors, local club organisers, our secretary, webmaster, editor and archivist and other seconded committee members for their commitment and hard work in the 2013/14 year.

I hope to see you all at the International Gathering in November.

I would like to move the adoption of the 2014 Presidents Report.

Cynthia Christie President NZHCS

2014 NZHCS AGM - Clevedon The 2013 financial year saw us end with a loss for the year of $8708.73. This was due to several factors.

The number of transactions was considerably lower, membership numbers dropped substantially, there was a major spend on website development and the inaugural journal cost more than anticipated in set up fees.

Treasurer’s Report

The first journal put out by the Society cost more than expected and the major part of this cost was the setting up of templates to be used in the future. In other words these were one of costs and now that we have the template we should not experience that level of costs again unless we change the format. Also, the revenue we had hoped to generate from advertising was not quite as much as budgeted for but there were some unseen teething problems with acquiring advertising which Council is working on addressing.

The website costs were the implementation of the member’s on-line log-in. This was agreed upon the year before last and utilised the unspent budget amount from the 2012 year plus a similar amount budgeted for 2013. The long term should see log-in develop to a point where members update all their own records but there is a long way to go on this front. For a start many of our members still have limited ability or confidence in their own on-line abilities. This will change but it will take time.

Membership numbers continue to drop. The prime reason for members leaving seems to be that they have sold their farm/farmlets and/or retired. On reflection this is probably due to the age of the Society. We have been going over 20 years and some of the members we are currently loosing are those who joined at the beginning. Health and ageing are catching up with them. This is a natural process but we need to encourage those buying animals to join.

Some members having sold a parcel of animals to a “newbee” pay part or all of a membership fee for them. This is certainly a well worthwhile way to get new members on board.

The Timaru AGM made a worthwhile profit thanks to the extensive efforts of the organising team to gain sponsorship for the weekend and to keep costs realistic to members.

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You will note the society reserve investment is still maintained. The Registrar’s contract is under review and as part of this there has already been a reduction for the 2014 year implemented. The final figure for the contract is still being worked on. It is dependant not only on Society resources but also on how much members are prepared to take an active part in running Society business. There has been a tendency to load more and more onto the original role and sometimes it is just easier to have everything happening in one place, but it is these extras that need to be taken over by members on a voluntary basis. It is a case of “many hands make light work” I move the adoption of my report and am happy to answer any questions.

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New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Inc. - Audit Report Unqualified opinion In my opinion:

Auditor’s Report

The financial statements of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Inc. • Comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand; and • Fairly reflect: The financial position of the Society as at 31st December 2013; and • The results of its operations for the year ended on that date.

The audit was completed on 7th of April 2014, and is the date at which my opinion is expressed.

S.J.Novak B.C.A

Auditors Report for the 2013 year This years audit is not completed as yet because I do not believe it makes sense to pay travel costs to do the office check on three animals. It was decided to combine this and next year’s office audit when I am in Taupo in March 2015.

Fold Audit Last year five animals were randomly selected for audit.

There was one carry over from the previous year making a total of six animals to be audited.

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Two animals had been sold out of the society.

Of the four remaining two were completed and OK. Two are not completed as yet, those being, NZ7941 and NZ7991.

With regard to the random fold audit no DNA result from one audit animal as yet.

Another animal has had the Sire excluded.

NZHC Council will have to make a decision on this matter in the near future.

Hopefully the two outstanding audits will be completed in the near future.

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Registrar’s Report

NZHCS AGM - Clevedon Since this report needed to go to print quite some time ahead of the AGM the 2013 figures listed below are from 01-06-13 to 31-03-14 and therefore cover only a 9 month period as compared to the usual 12 month period.

There have been:

3 herd registrations

2011/2012

58

transfers

2011/2012

143

102

registrations comprising:- 2011/2012

187

B grade

0

2011/2012

1

A grade

0

2011/2012

4

P1

4

2011/2012

16

P2

8

2011/2012

31

P3

16

2010/2012

33

P4

14

2011/2012

20

PX

10

2011/2012

15

Fullblood

50

2011/2012

67

8

Of the registrations:

5 were by AI

2011/2012

12

0 ET

2011/2012

0

8 bulls registered

2011/2012

13

Herd Book

The 2012 herd book was not issued separately but was incorporated into the new Journal that went out in December 2013 and included all animals born between 1-1-2012 and 31-5-2013. From this year onwards reporting on animal transactions will all be in-line with the standard breeding year or 1st June to 31st May. 2013 Journal of Record | 35

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Show Passports After last AGM the Society advised the RAS of their thoughts on what needs to happen in order for this scheme to be disbanded. However, agreement has not been reached between all parties and so the system remains in place. At time of writing one of the stumbling blocks is the freedom of access to the public of all society herd books online. This still has not occurred. So, if intending to show please check that you have passports for all your animals.

General There are still a number of problems of recurring problems when breeders try to register animals. The herd return is but one and the other most common is not supplying sufficient animal ID. I need to stress that all fields of the registration form must be completed – colour, ID, crop ear or not, dam and sire herd book numbers, etc.

It saves frustration all round if these are completed before the form is sent.

In conclusion, though transaction numbers may be fewer, what I can do at my end is dependent on all information asked for being supplied. Please help me make my job easier. Thank you to all those who go out of their way to make sure I have what is needed and don’t expect me to be a mind reader.

Jenny McDonald Registrar

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Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on Saturday May 24th, 2014, 3.00p.m., The Pavilion, Clevedon A & P Showgrounds, 107 Monument Rd, Clevedon, Auckland

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1. Present: C Atkinson, M Mcleod, S & D McGrigor, J Smyth, D Maclean, P Simpson, D Clarke, G Stimpson, A de Liefde, J & J Fenaughty, J Kay, J & D Sheldon, A Wilson-Jones, W & C Christie, J McDonald, G & J Cederman, A Anderson

Minutes the previous AGM had been circulated prior to the meeting. (Attached) It was moved that the minutes of the 2013 AGM be taken as read.

M McLeod/P Simpson Carried

4. Matter Arising from the Minutes – None

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2. Apologies – P Carver, D & S Cole, E & N Clark, B & J Martin, I & S Blanchard, M & C Yeoman, A Wilson, S Maclean, F & J Cameron, Julie Kay It was moved that the apologies be accepted D Clarke/M McLeod Carried

5. President’s Report had been circulated prior to the meeting. (Attached) It was moved that the President’s report be adopted.

C Christie/S McGrigor Carried 6. Registrar’s Report had been circulated prior to the meeting. (Attached) It was moved that Registrar’s report be adopted.

J McDonald/A Wilson-Jones Carried

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Bull Assessment A lot of work went into the re-designing of the bull assessment form and Council feels confident that this new form should address the concerns that have been raised by members previously. The number of bull assessments requested this year was down on previous figures there being 15 over the two periods. These have been completed but there appears to be a trend where breeders only register their bulls at time of sale. It certainly is a reflection that breeders are making their decision based on financial matters.

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7. Register Audit Report – In the absence of the Register Auditor A Anderson his report was read by C Christie.

(Attached) It was moved the Register Audit Report be adopted.

C Christie/J Sheldon Carried 7.1. S McGrigor queried why the two animals mentioned in the report had not had their audits completed. J McDonald & C Christie explained the reasons for the two not yet being complete and urged Councillors to try to complete them as soon as possible while explaining that the time frame is flexible in order to fit in with the breeders/owners and those completing the audits.

7.2. J Smyth questioned whether enough animals were being audited or whether the system needed looking it since only three had been done for the 2013 registration year. C Christie agreed this would be referred to the council to look.

7.3. It was moved that A Anderson be appointed the auditor for the 2014 season.

C Christie/D Clarke Carried

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A little more success was achieved this year because of an e-mail reminder sent specifically to those who had not returned them by a set date. I plan to implement this again this year. This form is one of the few not on-line as there would need to be a re-working of the database for this to be achieved and at this stage is a cost that the Society is reluctant to bear. However, I do not believe that the availability of the form on-line will help overly much as long as breeders remain unaware of their need to advise the Society of their breeding programme.

Annual General Meeting Report

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Herd Returns The annual herd return was posted out in March and the return rate was a little more successful than in the previous couple of years. However, we are still only receiving just under half of these back. The result is that there are still a good number of registrations that get held up in the processing because the document that could verify the matings is not on file – the herd return. Many breeders still express surprise when asked for it.

8.

Finance report had been circulated prior to the meeting. (Attached).

8.1. It was noted that Timaru should be congratulated on making a sizeable profit on the AGM in 2013.

8.2. D Maclean commented on plans for reducing costs and noted that fixed costs had been trimmed considerably.

8.3. The Journal production cost should be a break even figure in the 2014 year.

8.4. Committee expenses are being reduced by less face to face meetings and the use of more teleconference/video calls. Also more Council business is to be conducted at the meeting after the AGM in future.

8.5. The registrar’s contract has been reduced and will be reduced further 8.6. The biggest challenge is to try to achieve more advertising income on all fronts, i.e. Journal and web site.

8.7. Calendars continue to be a success 8.8. Transfers and registrations have reduced by about 40%. The meeting was asked how we can encourage members to continue transfers and registrations. D Clarke felt that the global downturn was the prime reason as she has struck this with other animal breeding societies that she belongs to. She feels that people are starting to turn around. She questioned the RAS members’ levy fees. It is yet to be confirmed from RAS whether their system is to change. She also asked that all AGM packs should be e-mailed next year.

8.9. D Maclean explained that the drop in registration and transfer fees, set up fees for the Journal and website development costs caused the loss this year.

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8.10.

In 2014 the aim is to work on making on-line form filling easier 8.11.

It was stressed that the Council made a commitment several years ago not to break the remaining term investment and to date this has been successful 8.12.

Council is looking at the structure of the herd book and thus fee structure. The aim would be to increase income by increasing and sustaining membership.

8.13.

The recent survey had a good response – approximately 47 replies with a good spread across the members and a good spread across the obviously dissatisfied to the very satisfied 8.14.

It was moved that the financial report be adopted.

D Maclean/G Stimpson Carried 9. Appointment of Financial Auditor – It was moved that S Novak be appointed the Financial Auditor for the 2014 year.

J McDonald/M McLeod Carried

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10. Remits - as attached.

10.1.

There were 15 postal/electronic votes received and the requirement of numbers of members voting is 32. As not enough voters were present at the AGM to make up this number a vote could not be held.

10.2.

It was questioned whether the voting threshold is now too high and it was asked how this could be changed. C Christie explained that a Special General Meeting could be held if members so desired and she explained how this could work. Council will look at the question of voting thresholds and holding a Special General Meeting. Even if a Special General Meeting is called the voting threshold for it would still remain so the cost must be offset by consideration of the likelihood of a suitable result.

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11. General Business 11.1.

AGM 2015 – Host/Location/Venue. Expressions of interest were called for. None were received.

Council to decide a suitable venue and time. The Survey responses may be of assistance in selecting both.

CO

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12. Appointment of New Councilors 12.1.

C Christie advised that P Simpson has resigned from Council since the last meeting and the call for nominations. The Constitution allows for between 6 – 9 councillors. We have been managing with eight.

12.2.

At the close of nominations at 5.00p.m. on Saturday 12th April 2014 two nominations for three vacant positions on Council were received, those of D Maclean and D Sheldon. Therefore they were declared elected.

12.3.

As per clause 7.2c of the Constitution C Christie called for nominations from the floor. There were none.

12.4.

Council was urged to look at secondments to Council. M McLeod volunteered to assist in any way as representative for his area but does not wish to be on Council. It was agreed there were a number of other people who could be approached for various duties.

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13. Presentations – Letters and certificated of appreciation will be sent to P Simpson and J Brown.

The Meeting closed at 4.23p.m.

Items of business not pertaining to the AGM were called for 1. D Sheldon reported on progress to date concerning the International Gathering 2014. So far 30+ international delegates have registered, 28 for the full package and the rest for one weekend or the other. Single event pricing has been held off to date in order not to put off overseas visitors, however this will be advertised shortly for NZ members on the Highland Gathering website. Gala dinners Rotorua and Queenstown cost $350 and $450 respectively inclusive of day package. Conference day price is approximately $98.

2.

D Clarke was appointed archivist sometime ago but as yet has not done very much work towards this end. She reported however on discussions the Rare Breeds Society have had with Massey University about archiving some of their material. J McDonald spoke of her concern about storing Society records and hoped that the Massy University offer may bear fruit so that our records could be included also.

3. G Stimpson reported that she has photos of every NZHCS event that she has been to since 2011. She has the books with her and would welcome members taking a look.

Signed………………………………………………………………………………………………..Dated………………………………………………………….

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Bull Assessment Field Day - August 2013 A very successful field day weekend was held courtesy of Willie and Cynthia Christie at Skeoch Fold, Ashburton at the end of August 2013.

There were two objectives:

1. Bull Assessment Training Day one: Open to all bull assessors and members wishing to become bull assessors • Evaluating the newly developed bull assessment form • Concerted effort to gain consistency amongst NZHCS bull assessors • Train people to become proficient bull assessors.

2. Sire Selection - Day two: Open to all members

• Aid members to identify their breeding objectives • Provide an opportunity for all members to upskill on the important attributes of bulls.

Bull assessors travelled the length of the country to participate on day one and most stayed for day two. Many other local Canterbury members attended on day two.

The number of members who made the effort to travel long distances at significant cost shows how NZHCS members recognise the importance of bulls and sire selection and the contribution that the bull assessment scheme makes.

Their commitment to the bull assessment scheme must be acknowledged.

The bull assessment field day opened with a robust discussion about what bull assessors felt were the expectations of the scheme from both their perspective as assessors and as breeders. A wide range of views were aired, with a general acknowledgement that while no system of assessment would be perfect and meet all the needs of all members everyone had a genuine desire to the best job they could and make every effort to be consistent when undertaking assessments.

Good temperament was identified as critical in a bull – poor temperament is unacceptable and unsafe!

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A fertility focus was identified – large testicle size as a yearling is scientifically recognised in as good measure and some breeds have imposed minimum sizes.

Typically below 28cm circumference would be an indicator that the animal may have a compromised fertility potential. Big is best!

Bull growth rates spurred spirited discussion. Generally the information available to members is limited. The recognition that as a beef animal in a competitive market weight gain is important – knowing the potential of a bull to produce progeny that grow well is important for the breeder.

It was then into the yards. The bulls were numbered randomly in pairs in separate pens.

Participants were first asked to do a quick competition and rank the bulls from heaviest to lightest and oldest to youngest and to also guess the weight of three. No one had many correct answers and the biggest mistake was the assumption that the smallest animal was the youngest. The moral of that story is never say you can tell by just looking at an animal.

Assessors quickly identified that good facilities are essential. Those that assessed the bulls in the pens with a grassy uneven surface did not identify some of the faults in their feet, legs and mobility in particular. As soon as the bulls were on the level concrete these became very obvious and commented on. This demonstrates the importance of having a clean and level surface available at assessment. The Christies had recently completed concreting a large pen in their yards specifically for this purpose, however a firm and level dirt or gravel surface would also be adequate.

Assessors noted that when working with a large group of animals it is easy to begin comparing them with each other. While in most instances assessors are only looking at one bull on a property this highlighted the importance of remaining focused on the animal in front of them.

Typically assessors noted correctly the particulars of the each bull’s body conformation i.e. depth, length, spring of rib and shoulder structure etc.

The importance of assessing highland characteristics according to the breed standard was highlighted. While assessors had animal types they preferred being able to set those preferences aside was once again aided by having the breed descriptors on the forms.

Of particular note everyone participated in a positive discussion and readily identified things they needed to work on in an effort to improve their skill level.

After completion in the yards a general discussion was held over a drink and then over dinner in Ashburton.

Assessors then took the old assessment forms and assessed two animals. This was followed up by assessing two other animals with the new forms. Comparisons between the forms were discussed and the consensus was that the new forms were easier to use, the breed standard descriptors aided the assessors by keeping them focused on what they were looking for. The flow of the new form was better and was beneficial to assessors as they worked through the assessment.

After a break for lunch it was back to the yard to continue. Participants worked as a group with each bull to use the weigh tape, measure testicles, check ears etc.

As checking jaws required using the head bail and would take too much time and perhaps upset the bulls this was not done on the day.

Referring to their individual assessment forms all participants contributed to a collective discussion about each animal. Both faults and good points were identified in each animal with reasoning and explanation provided by those identifying these points. As each bull came under scrutiny all assessors became more adept at this.

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Sire selection field day.

Local members joined us from mid morning thorough to mid afternoon.

The focus of this day was to help members identify what they are seeking in a bull for their own breeding objectives.

Prior to inspection of the bulls participants were asked “what do you want in a bull?”

Here is the list of responses: • Good Temperament (this was considered to be the most important quality), • Correct Highland Characteristics, • Fertility, • Good feet & legs – e.g. good pastern angle, hoof growth, strong heel legs on corners, square, not cow hocked, • Beefiness in the back end, • Size, • Capacity, • Early maturity – growth, • BVD free, • Grade, • Length, • Performance – good intramuscular fat levels, large eye muscle, high growth rates, low birth weight.

As the dam of a bull is contributing genetics some important female characteristics were also discussed. In the context of what sort of cow would contribute beneficial characteristics via the bull to female progeny.

Udder conformation was of high importance – cows with poor udder attachment and/or large teats that are difficult to suckle are not desirable. Milking ability is very important. It is highly heritable and keeping bulls from poor milkers potentially penalises the potential of female progeny to produce well grown calves.

Some noted that finding a bull to meet their requirements was proving most difficult.

Members felt there was a lack of information on weight and size within the breed in NZ. An attempt was made to quantify this amongst the group. It was noted that in Scotland that at 1yr a bull should weigh 400kg and by 2 years it should weigh a minimum of 600kg. Scottish breeders would typically not purchase a bull below these weights.

When asked what the mature weight of bulls owned by participants described a range of 910kg to 680kg.

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The group then moved into the yards and each bull was inspected and its good and bad points identified. This enabled the group to get a good feel for conformation in particular. Looking at structure of hips and pins along with depth and muscle in the back end along with the strength of animals through the shoulder and their capacity or lack thereof in the ribs.

Close note was made of the feet and mobility of each animal – each had a different foot structure and gait which enabled participants to make comparisons.

Importantly it was noted that compromise during the decision making process was always going to be necessary – there is no such thing as the perfect bull.

Selecting from the bulls present indicated that the best temperament meant that one would get a bull that had good feet but was narrow behind the shoulders and lacked depth of thigh.

Choosing the best bull structurally meant the lowest growth rate of the 6 presented and the worst temperament. It must be noted that this bull still had a very good temperament score and the growth rate was an acceptable 0.72kg/day.

This in turn highlighted the importance to all participants of setting some breeding objectives prior to purchase and keeping to those during the selection process was most important if they were to move their herd ahead.

The Christies were most thankful that all bulls behaved impeccably amongst a large number of strangers over two quite tiring days.

The NZHCS would like to thank all those who travelled to the field day for their participation and support.

Also thanks to Linda McClea (Cynthia’s sister) who prepared the lunch for everyone on the Saturday.

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liveweight (kg)

for dam age. All bulls were weighed within 3 weeks of the calculated age. The asterisk is the liveweight of a over over two tqwo uite tiring days.

quite tiring days.

bull growing at the minimum 0.6kg/day.

interesting note that the relative arnd anking of the does not change over time highlighting the The N ZHCS would like tlo thank all those who wtravelled tIt o its he ay tfdo or participation bulls The NZHCS would ike to thank all those ho travelled to ftield he fdield ay their for their participation asupport. nd support.

necessity o f a

g ood s tart.

Also Also thanks to Linda McClea (Cynthia’s sister) who wpho repared the ltunch for efveryone on the

thanks to Linda McClea (Cynthia’s sister) prepared he lunch or everyone on Staturday. he Saturday.

The Bulls The B ulls B ulls Calculated Liveweight (kg) The To enable the field days to happen the Christies began their planning early. When 600 To e nable t he f ield d ays t o h appen t he C hristies b egan t heir p lanning e arly.

W hen c alving in spring 2012 calving in spring 2012 completed they were faced with 6 bulltcalves heifer To enable he field and days 3to happen the Christies began their planning early. When calving in spring 2012 550 calves. At that stage they realised that with thecompleted mixcompleted of sires and dams of different they tw ere aced with w6ith bull and 3 heifer calves.

At that tage they trhey ealised that tw ith wthe hey wfere faced 6 cbalves ull calves and 3 heifer calves.

At tshat stage realised hat ith the types that the bull calves provided an opportunity for members to learn.

500 mix omix f sires a nd d ams o f d ifferent t ypes t hat t he b ull c alves p rovided a n o pportunity f or m embers t o l earn.

of sires and dams of different types that the bull calves provided an opportunity for members to learn.

450 A regular programme of weighing began. PriorA toregular weaning this coincided with p rogramme o f w eighing b egan.

P rior t o w eaning t his c oincided w ith a ctivities s uch a s t agging o r A regular programme of weighing began. Prior to weaning t his c oincided w ith a ctivities s uch a s t agging o r 400 activities such as tagging or when the cattle needed yarded for tother when tto he be ctattle needed o be yarded for ofther reasons.

After w eaning the rtegular weighing continued and and when he cat attle needed to be yarded or other reasons.

A350 fter weaning he regular weighing continued reasons. After weaning the regular weighing continued and those times the at t hose t imes t he o pportunity w as t aken t o h andle t he b ulls.

T his s imply m eant t hat t hey w ere b rushed 300 opportunity was taken to handle the bulls. This simply meant that they were was taken to handle the bulls. This simply meant that they were brushed at those times the opportunity brushed and touched in the yards – no halter training –touched to get used to –human and tand ouched in the no –h nalter training – to –g et o h250 uman contact.

All bA ut wne ould stand to be in ytards he yards o halter training to ugsed et utsed to human contact. ll obne ut o would stand to be contact. All but one would stand to be brushed by the time of the field day.

200 brushed b y t he t ime o f t he f ield d ay.

brushed by the time of the field day.

150 2013 proved to be challenging due to The summer/autumn 2013 proved to be The sThe ummer/autumn summer/autumn 2013 proved to be challenging due to 100 challenging due to the drought conditions – the dthe rought c onditions –

t his ut tphe ams under pressure drought c50 onditions – pthis ut dthe dams under pressure this put the dams under pressure and really and r eally s howed u p t heir a bility t o p roduce w ell grown showed up their ability to produce well grown and really showed up their ability to produce w ell grown 0 rd calves at weaning. No rain fell from January rd of calves at weaning.

No dray ain ell ffrom January w3300 eek calves at weaning.

No rfain ell from to 3the wdeek 100 200 Jdanuary ay to the ay of 400 day 600 day to the 3rd week of March with the standing March w ith t he s tanding h ay b eing t he o nly a vailable f eed March with the standing hay being the only available feed hay being the only available feed until then.

3 calves 1 allowed 6 to 5 2 4 until until then.

The cTows were ed bfed aleage and The cows were fed baleage and calves then. he cows wfere baleage and calves allowed to

allowed to creep under a wire to fresh grass creep under a wire to fresh grass until uw eaning (May).

After creep u nder a

w ire t o f resh g rass ntil w eaning ( May).

A fter

until weaning (May). After weaning there was weaning tTable here w1 as sufficient grass adlong w ith wgith rain aain nd oaf nd weaning there w as tshe ufficient grass along ggrain s1hows average aily ldaily iveweight tgain he bulls on the 28thon August (~ 11 months of age). sufficient grass along with grain and baleage.

Table shows the average liveweight of the bulls the 28th baleage.

ABull ll August calves w(~ere v accinated a t w eaning a nd a gain 6

All calves were vaccinated at weaning and Average d aily g ain

baleage.

All calves w ere v accinated a t w eaning a nd a gain 6

11 months of age). again 6 weeks later with a 7n1 vaccine. later with waith 7n1 B12 B injections and apnd arasite 3 later 0.72 The C hristies Pastures 21 M2arch 2013 weeks a 7vaccine. n1 vaccine.

12 injections parasite The Christies Pastures 1 March 2013 weeks

Bull Average daily gain 1 0.73 control w ere a pplied a s r equired t o e nsure t hat g rowth was B12 injections and parasite control were 2013 control were applied as required to ensure that growth was 2013 6 0.98

3 0.72 applied as required to ensure that growth was not not llimited by trace element imited b y t race e lement d eficiency.

D ue t o e xpected h igh w orm b urden o n f resh p asture a fter t he not limited by tafter race ethe lement deficiency. Due to expected high worm burden on fresh pasture after the deficiency. Due to expected high worm burden on pasture drought 5 0.83 fresh 1 0.73 aseason. n extra drench was aw done compared to a tmo ore ormal season.

This was a precautionary approach drought an extra drench as done compared a m2 nore normal season. an extra drench was done compared to a moredrought normal This was 1.00 This was a precautionary approach

6 0.98 lamb deaths due to extreme w orm burden were eing regularly reported by local vets. v ets. precautionary approach as lamb deaths due toas extreme worm burden being as lamb deaths d ue to were extreme worm burden wbere being regularly r0.91 eported by local 4 regularly reported by local vets.

5 0.83

2 1.00 All six bulls were different – temperament, colour, conformation, highland A Simple Performance Recoding System characteristics, size and weight – therefore providing ideal “test animals” to train

0.91 has published a simple method for recording The Department of P4 rimary Industry, Victoria, Australia bull assessors and to show breeders some of the characteristics that may or may performance f or w eight g ain.

T his c an e asily b e d one within the breeding herd as long as the calves being not be desirable in a sire. recorded are Performance of a similar age.

A Simple Recoding System Growth Rates The Department Primary Victoria, Australia published a simple Heifers and steers do of not grow as Industry, fast as bulls and young cows do nhas ot tend to produce as much milk as Most breeds calculate growth rates at set times i.e. 100, 200 and 400 days of age. These method for recording performance for weight gain.

This can feasily befactors done twithin older c ows.

F or p erformance r ecording a djustments a re m ade t o a llow or t hese o get a correct are then indexed against other animals of the breed to estimate breeding values. As the the breeding herd as long as the calves being recorded are of a similar age. comparison a mongst a

g roup.

T hese a djustments a re d esigned t o b e a pplied a t t he 2 00 d ay NZHCS doesn’t collect data it’s not possible to do this in depth analysis.

Heifers and steers do not grow as fast as bulls and young cows do not tend to age (Table 2).

Fig 1. Shows the calculated weights at 100, 200, 300, 400 and 600 days of age with no adjustments made for dam age. All bulls were weighed within 3 weeks of the calculated age. The asterisk is the liveweight of a bull growing at the minimum 0.6kg/day.

It is interesting to note that the relative ranking of the bulls does not change over time highlighting the necessity of a good start.

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produce as much milk as older cows. For performance recording adjustments are made to allow for these factors to get a correct comparison amongst a group.

These adjustments are designed to be applied at the 200 day age (Table 2).

Why 200 days? Typically beef animals are weaned at about 7 months of age (~210 days). Data taken at this time not only shows a calf’s growth potential but it is a reasonable reflection of dam characteristics like mothering and milking ability and their impact on calf growth.

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If a calf is poor – 2 reasons – poor mother and/or poor growth genes in general.

As both things are heritable keeping either the dam or its calf simply perpetuates those poor characteristics within the herd.

187 248 214.5 207 216 237 240.5 200 211

Adjusted Mean Daily Gain

0.81 1.1 0.95 0.91 0.96 1.06 1.08 0.88 0.93 0.964

Adjusted rank

0 0 19.5 0 0 0 10.5 0 0

(Adjusted daily gain/...)

5 9 3 12 7 10 4 10 7

Weight gain ratio

187 248 195 207 216 237 230 200 211

adj

Adjusted daily gain @ 200 days

0 0 0 0 0 0 20.9 18.2 19.2

age

84 114 99 94 100 109 112 91 96

9 1 5 7 4 3 2 8 6

This table clearly indicates that even by taking into account dam age and calf sex that some dams are not producing calves as well as others. The chart provides a good tool to aid selection. Cow performance is heritable – despite a different sire the calf produced in 2014 by dam 3 is the poorest performing calf while the calf produced by the dam 2 is the best performing.

Cows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9 are likely to be culled in 2014/15.

Fate of the bulls

Bulls 2, 6 and 3 were registered. In 2013 bulls 2 and 3 were used over the Skeoch cows and bull 6 was used as a lease bull due to his excellent temperament and move-ability.

Bulls 1, 3, 4 were sent to slaughter in June 2014. They were 20-21 months of age and killed out at 233, 256 & 277 kg respectively.

Bull 5 was sold to a non-member as a stock bull in December 2013.

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Our Highland Cattle Journey

Dam age adjusted wt

8 1 6 5 3 2 4 9 7

2 yrs +15%, 3 yrs +10%, 4 yrs +5%, 5 yrs old - 0

Unadjusted rank

0.81 1.1 0.85 0.91 0.96 1.06 0.92 0.79 0.84

Adjustment for Dam age

Daily wt gain (kg)

M M M M M M F F F

Sex adjusted weight

Sex

187 248 195 207 216 237 209 182 192

(heifer +10%, steer +)

200 day weight (kg)

3 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9

Adjusted for sex

Animal

Table 2: Adjusted 200 day weight gain and ranking

Pottidoon Highland Fold

Grant & Cathy Watts

Following the breeding of two Highland heifers, using imported semen over dairy cows, we became members of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society. Later that year we purchased two in calf Highland cows, one purebred and an A grade.

In 2002 we made the bold decision to move to the South Island from our 30 acre Katikati property, to our property at Kuri Bush, some 30 minutes South of Dunedin which overlooks 180 degrees of beautiful coastline. Bringing with us, of course, our girls with whom we had become totally besotted.

Our property is a mixture of hills, rolling paddocks, to near flat with pockets of native bush. It was quite a learning curve to understand how to farm in the deep south compared with farming in the much warmer north. We farmed our few Highlanders and a much larger Hereford herd for a couple of years before making the decision to dramatically increase the Highland herd, so after much shopping around, we bought twelve in calf cows from various Folds, mainly from the South Island. Progressing from there, we had the difficult task of buying the right bulls to improve our herd, together with the use of semen from the UK, Canada and Australia.

In 2008 we flushed one of our top breeding cows, from which we got four bulls and one heifer. This heifer, Celtic Rose, is currently our favoured show cow. At three years old has won five supreme awards including two South Island Highland Cattle Show supreme awards, as a two year old then as a three year old, plus a Meat & Wool Trophy. Three of the four bulls were shown and won champion and supreme awards.

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& s t r o p e Show Rle 2014/15 Schedu

But it is Margarita of Pottidoon who has stolen our hearts. Born in 2005, she has been shown from a calf onward. To date she has won 15 supreme awards, many championships and two Meat & Wool Trophies. Margarita has the most delightful nature, resulting in an amazingly easy cow to show.

Showing for us has meant that we have had to look very closely at our breeding. We realised early on that we needed to produce a good sound beef animal to compete, not only against other Highland cattle, but also other beef breeds. We have been showing Highland cattle now for nine years and have enjoyed every moment of it. It has also been a very useful sales tool.

In 2007 we were presented with a pair of identical twin heifers, much to our delight.

Interestingly, neither of them, having now had five calves each, have produced twins.

We are actively involved in the Otago regional club, meeting 2 - 3 times a year at various different Folds, often having guest speakers, and attend AGM’s as often as possible. We also have hosted open days at our property thus enabling the public to visit and spend time learning about Highlands – this has also been a most successful and enjoyable activity and we have introduced a number of new breeders to the Society this way.

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2015 Show schedule

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A&P Shows for 2015

Start date for multiple day shows 2015

End date for multiple day shows 2015

Otago/Taieri Warkworth Rotorua Gore Masterton Franklin North Otago Helensville Morrinsville Upper Clutha Kumeu Harwarden Easter Auckland Show Oxford MacKenzie Country Rangiora Clevedon Manawatu Canterbury Stratford Waikato Feilding Whangarei

23 January 24 January 24 January 7 February 20 February 21 February 27 February 28 February 6 March 13 March 14 March 21 March 2 April 4 April 6 April 23 October 7 November 7 November 11 November 27 November 30 November 4 December 4 December

25 January 25 January 25 January 22 February 22 February 28 February 7 March 14 March 15 March 6 April

24 October 8 November 8 November 13 November 29 November 1 December 5 December 6 December

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North Island Show Results UPPER NORTH ISLAND SHOW RESULTS FOR THE 2013/2014 SEASON The Morrinsville A & P Show was cancelled due to bad weather. The Easter Show had no Highland Cattle entries.

CLEVEDON SHOW RESULTS - 10 November 2013 Heifer Calf 1st Aria of Northbrook 2nd Dolomite of Te Mata Hills 3rd Fiona of Kruz-z

Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold) Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Debbie Cruse (Kruz-z Fold)

Yearling Heifer 1st Zoe of Ardargie 2nd Figlia Rosso of Te Mata 3rd Tzarina of Northbrook

Ginni (Ardargie Fold) Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold)

Junior Champion: Zoe of Ardargie Heifer 2 years 1st Eilish of Ardargie 2nd Felicity of Kruz-z 3rd Beryl of Te Mata Hills

Junior Champion Bull and Reserve Champion Bull 1st Eadon Mortimer Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) Senior Bull and Champion 1st Haggrid of Ardargie 2rd Yousef of Northbrook GRAND CHAMPION Eilish of Ardargie

Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley) Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold)

Ginni (Ardargie Fold)

WARKWORTH SHOW RESULTS – 25 January 2014 Cow with Natural Progeny at Foot – 3 yrs and over 1st Eadon Whisper Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) 2nd Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Heifer 2 years 1st EIlish of Ardargie 2nd Eadon Mornay Dubh 3rd Beryl of Te Mata Hills

Ginni (Ardargie Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Reserve: Aria of Northbrook

Yearling Heifer 1st Figlia Rossa of Te Mata 2nd Zoe of Ardargie

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Ginni (Ardargie Fold)

Ginni (Ardargie Fold) Debbie Cruse (Kruz-z Fold) Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Heifer Calf 1st Bella Ragazzanera of Te Mata Hills Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) 2nd Eadon Wilkie Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) 3rd Queen Hickletick of Ardargie Ginni (Ardargie Fold)

Cow with Natural Progeny at Foot – 3 yrs and over 1st Tara of Ardargie Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold) 2nd Faith of Ardargie Ginni (Ardargie Fold) 3rd Gilleena of Te Mata Hills Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Champion Female : Eilish of Ardargie

Reserve: Eadon Mornay Dubh

Yearling Bull 1st Eadon Mortimer

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Senior Champion: Eilish of Ardargie

Reserve: Tara of Ardargie

Bull Calves 1st Alpha of Northbrook 2nd Eadon Wishart 3rd Andrew of Ardargie

Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) Ginni (Ardargie Fold)

Bull Calf 1st Andrew of Ardargie 2nd Eadon Wishart

Ginni (Ardargie Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Champion Bull: Eadon Mortimer

Reserve: Andrew of Ardargie

Group – 1 bull and 2 females - any age 1st Ardargie Entry 2nd Eadon Entry

Ginni (Ardargie Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Yearling Bull 1st Eadon Mortimer 2nd Findlay of Kruz-z 3rd

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Pair of Calves – either sex or mixed 1st Te Mata Hills Entry 2nd Eadon Entry

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Progeny Group – Three animals by the same sire 1st Eadon Entry Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) 2nd Te Mata Hills Entry Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) GRAND CHAMPION Eilish of Ardargie

Ginni (Ardargie Fold)

ROTORUA SHOW RESULTS – ALL BREEDS – 26 January 2014

There were a number of breeds, including Charolais, Angus, Gelbvieh, Lowlines, Dexters and Highland Cattle.

Heifer Calf 3rd Eadon Wilkie

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Bull Calf 2nd Eadon Wishart

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Cow with Natural Progeny at Foot – 3 yrs and over 1st Eadon Whisper Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Yearling Heifer 1st Figlia Rosso of Te Mata Hills 2nd Tzarina of Northbrook

Junior Champion: Figlia Rossa of Te Mata Hills Heifer 2 years 1st Beryl of Te Mata Hills

Grand Champion Female: Beryl of Te Mata Hills Bull Calf 1st Alpha of Northbrook

Pair of Calves – either sex 1st Te Mata Hills Fold

GRAND CHAMPION Beryl of Te Mata Hills

Yearling Bull 1st Eadon Mortimer

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

KUMEU SHOW RESULTS – 9 March 2014

Senior Heifer Calf 1st Tiki of Te Mata Hills 2nd Aria of Northbrook 3rd Uluru of Te Mata Hills

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Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold) Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

2nd

Northbrook Fold

Group – 1 bull and 2 females - any age 1st Northbrook Fold

Eadon Whisper

FRANKLIN SHOW RESULTS - 15 February 2014

Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold)

Junior and Grand Champion Bull: Alpha of Northbrook

Champion Female (Rose Bowl):

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Senior Champion: Beryl of Te Mata Hills Reserve: Pebbles of Te Mata Hills

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

ALL BREED GRAND CHAMPION Eadon Whisper

Reserve: Tiki of Te Mata Hills

Cow with Natural Progeny at Foot – 3 yrs and over 1st Pebbles of Te Mata Hills Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Heifer 2 years 1st Eadon Mornay Dubh

Champion Bull: Eadon Mortimer

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold)

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Cow with Natural Progeny at Foot – 3 yrs and over 1st Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) 2nd Eadon Whisper Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) Heifer 2 years 1st Eadon Mornay Dubh 2nd Bridgette of Ascot 3rd Beryl of Te Mata Hills

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold) Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley) Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Senior Champion: Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills

Reserve: Eadon Mornay

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Yearling Heifer 1st Figlia Rosso of Te Mata Hills 2nd Kaitlyn of Tunipo 3rd Tzarina of Northbrook

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley) Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold)

Heifer Calf 1st Bella of Te Mata Hills 2nd Aria of Northbrook 3rd Eadon Wilkie

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold) Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Junior Champion: Figlia Rossa of Te Mata Hills

Reserve: Bella of Te Mata Hills

Heifer Yearling 3rd Figlia Rosso of Te Mata Hills

Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

Group of Three 2nd Martin and Catherine

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Best Team of Handlers 2nd Highland Cattle

NZHCS NORTH ISLAND WINTER SHOW (Clevedon) – 25 May 2014

Bull Two Years and Champion Senior Bull 1st Haggrid of Ardargie Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley)

Judge: Willie Christie Associate Judge: Aaron Wllson-Jones

Yearling Bull 1st Eadon Mortimer

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Bull Calf 1st Alpha of Northbrook 2nd Eadon Wishart

Alison and Glenda (Northbrook Fold) Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Six Folds were represented at the North Island Winter Show : Jim and Julie McMurray of Macca Fold, Tirau; Claire and Mike Yoeman of Duisdale Fold, Drury ; Doug and Jenny Sheldon of Eadon Fold, Kaukapakapa; Alison Wilson and Glenda Stimpson of Northbrook Fold, Glenbrook; Ginni Alexander of Ardargie Fold, Clevedon; Catherine Atkinson and Martin McLeod of Te Mata Hills Fold, Hunua.

Champion Junior Bull: Alpha of Northbrook

Reserve: Eadon Wishart

Group – 1 bull and 2 females - any age 1st Shane and Cleo 2nd Martin and Catherine 3rd Alison and Glenda

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GRAND CHAMPION Haggrid of Ardargie

Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley)

ALL BREEDS Bull 2 Years + 1st Haggrid of Ardargie

Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley)

Yearling Bull 3rd Eadon Mortimer

Doug and Jenny (Eadon Fold)

Champion Bull: Haggrid of Ardargie

Shane and Cleo (Shaleo Valley)

Cow/Heifer 2 Years + 3rd Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills Martin and Catherine (Te Mata Hills Fold)

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Cow 3 years and over 1st Lillybelle of Te Mata Hills (Claire and Mike Yoeman) 2nd Tara of Ardargie (Alison and Glenda) 3rd Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills (Martin and Catherine) Cow 2 years 1st Eilish of Ardargie 2nd Beryl of Te Mata Hills 3rd Yvonne of Northbrook

(Ginni) (Martin and Catherine) (Alison and Glenda)

Senior Female Champion: Eilish of Ardargie Yearling Heifer (5 entries) 1st Figlia Rosso of Te Mata Hills 2nd Macca Lady Bly 3rd Zoe of Ardargie

Reserve: Lillybelle of Te Mata Hills

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Senior Heifer Calf (7 entries) 1st Bella Regazza Nero of Te Mata Hills (Martin and Catherine) 2nd Lady Clarabelle of Macca (Jim and Julie) 3rd Annabelle of Northbrook (Alison and Glenda) Junior Heifer Calf 1st Tarabethia of Ardargie 2nd Amelia of Ardargie

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Junior Champion: Bella Regazza Nero of Te Mata Hills

Reserve: Figlia Rosso of Te Mata Hills

Overall Female Champion: Eilish of Ardargie Reserve: Bella Regazza Nero of Te Mata Hills Mature Bull 2 years and over 1st Eadon Victor

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Yearling Calf 1st Eadon Menteith

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Bull Calf 1st Eadon Tearlach 2nd Amazon of Northbrook 3rd Eadon Pollok

(Doug and Jenny) (Alison and Glenda) (Doug and Jenny)

Male Champion: Eadon Menteith

Reserve: Eadon Victor

Best pair of bums (cattle, not owners) 6 entries 1st Ardargie Entry (Ginni) 2nd Te Mata Hills Entry (Martin and Catherine) 3rd Macca Entry (Jim and Julie) Novice competitor 1st Macca Entry Entry – Jim McMurray 2nd Duisdale Entry – Claire Yoeman 3rd Duisdale Entry – Mike Yoeman 4th Macca Entry Entry – Julie McMurray SUPREME HIGHLAND EXHIBIT - EILISH OF ARDARGIE

South Island Show Results CANTERBURY A&P SHOW - 13/15 November 2013 Judge: Nancy Gardner, Amberley The show results were: Heifer, with or without her own calf(s) at foot (2 years) 1st Isla Dubh 2nd of Strathburn - James Brown 2nd Aoirig Dubh of Strathburn - James Brown Champion Highland Senior Female Isla Dubh 2nd of Strathburn - James Brown Reserve Champion Highland Senior Female Aoirig Dubh of Strathburn - James Brown Heifer Junior Yearling 1st Ialuinn Buidhe 2nd of Strathburn - James Brown 2nd Lilly Rose Of Beannachadh - Neil and Liz Hodgson Champion Highland Yearling Heifer Ialuinn Buidhe 2nd of Strathburn - James Brown Reserve Champion Highland Yearling Heifer Lilly Rose Of Beannachadh - Neil and Liz Hodgson

The Braco Trophy for Effort and Enthusiasm was awarded to Mike and Claire Yoeman.

Bull 2 years and over 1st Dundee of Berwick - Elaine Munro 2nd Loachan Dubh of Strathburn - James Brown

Congratulations to all competitors who made the day such a success, and our thanks once again to Counties Manukau for a really enjoyable day.

Champion Highland Senior Bull Dundee of Berwick - Elaine Munro Grand Champion Junior Highland Ialuinn Buidhe 2nd of Strathburn - James Brown Grand Champion Senior Highland Dundee of Berwick - Elaine Munro Supreme Champion Highland Dundee of Berwick - Elaine Munro Group, Bull and two Females, any age - James Brown Two animals by one sire or one dam - James Brown

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SOUTH OTAGO A&P SHOW - 24 November 2013

OTAGO TAIERI A&P SHOW - 25 January 2014

Cow 3 yrs and over, in milk or with calf at foot 1st Ceit-Gael of Glenburn – G&C Watts 2nd Selina of MacRose – B&R Hutton

Small Breeds: Beef

Bull – yearling 1st Marcus of MacRose – B&R Hutton Champion Ceit-Gael of Glenburn – G&C Watts Champion Bull Marcus of MacRose – B&R Hutton National Bank Most Points Beef and Meat & Wool Cup Best Purebred Beef Marcus of MacRose – B&R Hutton

TOKOMAIRIRO A&P SHOW (MILTON) - 14 December 2013 Cow with calf at foot Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Calf 1st 2nd

Celtic Rosalie of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Bonnie of MacRose – B&R Hutton

Bull - any age 1st Hamish of MacRose – B&R Hutton 2nd Marlon of Pottidoon - G&C Watts Female Champion Celtic Rosalie of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Male Champion Hamish of MacRose – B&R Hutton Junior Showmanship under 10yrs 4th Amanda Hutton - Lily of MacRose Senior Showmanship 11-16 yrs Rebecca Hutton – Jenny of MacRose

Judge: Willie Christie, Ashburton

Cow 2 yrs and Over 3rd Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G & C Watts Heifer born since 1 June 2012 1st Amazing Grace of Pottidoon - G&C Watts 3rd Phiobaidh of Spinghill – Lyn Sameuls Heifer Calf born since June 1 2013 1st Celtic Rosalie of Pottidoon – G&C Watts 2nd Bonnie of MacRose – Rebecca Hutton Bull Calf born since 1 June 2013 1st Hamish of MacRose – Amanda Hutton 2nd Marlon of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Reserve Champion Small breed Beef Bull Hamish of MacRose – Amanda Hutton Junior Beef Herdsperson 3rd Rebecca Hutton – Bonnie of MacRose 4th Amanda Hutton – Hamish of MacRose

NZHCS SOUTH ISLAND SHOW (NORTH OTAGO A&P SHOW)- 22 February 2014 Judge: Bridget Lowery Associate Judge: Aaron Wilson-Jones Cow, 3yrs & over with or without calf 1st Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts 2nd Maggie of Langside – D Liddicoat 3rd Glenburn Sobrach – K&S Devery Cow, over 2 yrs and under 3yrs with or without calf 1st Skye of Fenham – K&S Devery 2nd Aoirig Bubh or Strathburn – James Brown Senior Female Champion – NZHCS Senior Female Trophy Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Reserve Senior Female Champion Skye of Fenham – K&S Devery

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Heifer over 1 year and under 2 yrs – Clark Trophy 1st Amazing Grace of Pottidoon – G&C Watts 2nd Ialuinn Buidhe 2nd of Strathburn - James Brown 3rd Phiobaidh of Springhill – Lyn Sameuls Heifer Calf under 1 year of age – Pottidoon Trophy 1st Celtic Rosalie - G&C Watts 2nd Ruby of Langside – Lynda Anderson 3rd Bonnie of MacRose – Rosalie Hutton Heifer calf born since 1st September 2013 1st Skye of Langside - Shania Vanags 2nd --- B&R Hutton Junior Female Champion Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Reserve Junior Female Champion Amazing Grace of Pottidon – G&C Watts Bull over 1 year and under 2 years – Yearling Bull Trophy 1st Am Curaldh Dubh of Strathburn – James Brown Bull Calf under 1year of age – MacRose Trophy 1st Hamish of MacRose – B&R Hutton 2nd Prince George of Pottidoon – G&C Watts 3rd Robbie of Langside – D Liddicoat Bull Calf born since 1 September 2013 1st Wallace of Langside – Shanai Vanags 2nd Fenham Fergus – K&S Devery Junior Male Champion Am Curaldh Dubh of Strathburn – James Brown Reserve Junior Male Champion Hamish of MacRose – B&R Hutton

All Breeds Beef Cow 3 years and over with calf at foot 1st Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts 2nd Glenburn Sobrach – K&S Devery 3rd Simmental cow 4th Maggie of Langside – D Liddicoat Heifer, 2yrs and under 2 years 1st Skye of Fenham – K&S Devery 2nd Aoirig Bubh or Strathburn – James Brown Heifer, 1 year and under 2 years 1st Amazing Grace of Pottidoon – G&C Watts 2nd Simmental 3rd Phiobaidh of Springhill – Lyn Sameuls 4th Ialuinn Buidhe of Strathburn - James Brown Heifer calf 1st Ruby of Langside – Darren Liddicoat 2nd Celtic Rosalie - G&C Watts 3rd Bonnie of MacRose

– Rosalie Hutton 4th Simmental Champion Female Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Champion Male Simmental Bull Supreme Champion of Show Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts

Supreme Highland Champion Celtic Rose of Pottidoon – G&C Watts Reserve Supreme HighlandChampion Am Curaldh Dubh of Strathburn – James Brown Novice Competitor Trevor Lee Shanai Vanags

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Our annual meeting get together was hosted by Cynthia and Willie Christie in mid May. We met for a light lunch, discussed activity ideas for the forthcoming year and undertook a quick tour of their fold.

Chairperson: David Leslie ph 03 693 7499 or graliedwpk@hotmail.com Secretary: Lyn George ph 03 686 4875 or george.lyn@gmail.com The Canterbury Westland Branch of the NZHCS was formed a number of years ago and has continued to provide opportunitues for local members to get together for both social and more formal Highland Breed related activities.

The CWB welcomes all NZHCS members from North Canterbury, south to the Waitaki and across the main divide to the West Coast. Members from the North Otago area also join us from time to time.

Canterbury Westland

The CWB communicates to its members via email to minimise costs and we try to get regular newsletters out. The branch AGM is held in late March/April each year.

In July 2014 we visited Judy and Robert Bruerton’s Munro Fold and enjoyed some time looking at the products of many years breeeding at Munro Fold. We then adjourned to Judy and John Kay’s for an excellent lunch and were treated to an update by our local councillors on both the International Gathering and other Society activities.

As the International Gathering is very close to our usual St Andrews Day celebrations we have decided instead hold a BBQ in mid-late January at the Christies.

If any members in our area have not heard from us in recent times – please send the secretary an email so that we can ensure our records are current. Also welcomed are any ideas or suggestions for activities or field days.

David Leslie | Chairperson

The CWB organised the NZHCS show for a number of years but as this event grew this has now passed on to a dedicated committee. The local branch still provides much assistance on the day. The successful fundraising activities held at early shows has enabled the CWB to purchase several items which are available for our local members to use, should they be holding an open day or other activity. A good quality gazebo, 3 fold down tables and a large NZHCS banner. If any one wishes to utilise these please get in touch with our secretary.

The Canterbury Westland Branch organises Highland activities based on the requests of its members. As the region is geographically large, every effort is made to spread activities and events around the district to give all members an opportunity to attend something “close to home”.

The 2013/14 year has been quite a busy one for the local group and it has been great to see some longstanding members return to our events as well as those who are new to our Society.

In August 2013 we held Bull Assessment and Bull Selection days at the Christies Skeoch Fold near Ashburton. These were well attended by both local members and those from further a field. Attendees came away with a new appreciation of some of the complexities around picking the best sire for their cows.

Prior to our St Andrews Day dinner in Geraldine we organised a field visit to a Mid Canterbury dairy farm that is set up with automatic milking machines. The farm manager Frances Beeston hosted our visit and did a great job of showing us the intricacies of this complex business. They have an excellent operation and it was fascinating watching the behaviour of the cows as they came into the shed, lined up for milking, and left again for their new pasture. Some cows simply do not adjust to thinking for themselves and its back to a normal dairy farm for them.

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The following Summer show dates may be of use to you if you are considering showing, • Clevdon 8/9th Nov 2014 • Franklin 21/22nd Feb 2015

North of the North

• Cambridge 29th Nov 2014 • Matamata 4th Oct 2014

• Morrinsville 6/7th March 2015

• Paeroa 10th Jan 2015

• Rotorua 24/25th Jan 2015

• Tauranga 17th Jan 2015

• Te Puke 7th Feb 2015

• Waihi 16/17th Nov 2014

• Waikato 1/2nd Nov 2014 It must be acknowledged that a gradual decline over more recent years in society membership has been proportionally represented in the number of current Highland breeders within the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Auckland and North of Auckland regions. However, it is very pleasing to note that there continues to be a very real active depth to core long standing breeder membership, who welcome and are very supportive of both the breed and new members alike. Practical support for each others region continues, in both a friendly formal and informal social manner.

The Council continues to be very grateful to those committed local members who presented very well prepared and turned out Highlands at regional shows during the last show season. Recognition of and thanks must be acknowledged to those of you who realise that showing animals is paramount, if we are to convince the public that our bred is a marketable product. Showing animals is, not only a wonderful mechanism to create a demand for your Folds breeding but also showcases and lifts the Highland profile as a breed.

Members in this region are continuing to promote the breeding of Highlands with a commercial focus. Diversification of marketing strategies includes the purchasing of Butcher shops, setting up your own restaurant and indeed, still being fortunate in having slaughter facilities who, remain very happy to slaughter Highlands (minus horns). Breeders have spoken recently of their delight in being able to achieve both weight and a premium price for young cattle being sent to the works, over $5.00 a kg I think.

Finally it must be said that this region is both proud and delighted to host the opening of the 4th World International Highland gathering in Rotorua. The organising committee has worked extremely hard to plan a series of events and activities that showcase our cattle, our people and our country to Inter national attendees. We sincerely hope that you, as our New Zealand breeders and members are part of such a wonderful event in some way.

Judy Smyth

The showing highlight in this region was again the Winter show, held in Auckland in conjunction with the A.G.M. Fellow breeders attending the AGM and the public were given the opportunity to view Highlands resplendent in their winter coats, in the most public of domains, namely the Clevedon Show grounds in conjunction with the farmer’s market. Martin, Ginny and your wonderful support team, thank you so much for your magnificent organisation and gracious hospit- ality of both the AGM and associated Winter show.

We are nearing the next show season and for those of you, who decide to show, have a wonder ful time, enjoy both your animals, the support received from fellow breeders and of course perhaps placement success. Always remember that if you are a first time, novice exhibitor never be embarrassed or afraid to ask for showing tips and advice from fellow exhibitors, breeders or your council.

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Ten minutes south of Otaki the gorge road suddenly delivers, as it narrows, an avenue of totara heralding an area of the country that is unique in so many ways.

The Otaki gorge is the access point for many back country tramps including the Southern Crossing; one of the four classic tramps of the Tararua Range.

South of the North The South of the North covers a large area of the North Island – Gisborne across to Taranaki down to the Wairarapa and Wellington.

It is no surprise then that it is difficult to coordinate events that are accessible by all members in the area.

However they occur regularly and the stalwarts of the area are determined to make the coming year one where local members can get together regularly, enjoy each other’s company and exchange highland cattle experiences.

Examples being the two enjoyable visits highlighted in 2014 below:

Te-Mere Fold

Travel north of Wanganui and just past Kai Iwi turn eastward into the coastal foot hills you will find peace, tranquillity and spectacular North Island west coast views.

Winding up Rangitatau road you first come across Bushy Park. Behind predator proof fencing, the park (owned and managed by the Bushy Park Homestead and Forest Trust) is the home to a growing number of threatened native birds. Established in the 1860s the period homestead now operates as a B&B catering to casual visitors, conferences and groups. Truly relaxing.

Just into the gorge and over a load-limited swing bridge you find Tokoeka Fold.

The property is unique. A genuine river valley microclimate in which Rogan manages to grow avocado, tamarillo and a number of other unique trees that just a few kilometre down the road would be impossible – particularly given the region’s notorious westerlies.

Just as impressive is Rogan’s passion for everything he does. The house he built, the stone fences impressively crafted, the planting and access down to the Otaki river, his precious dogs who contribute so much to Rogan’s kiwi recovery work with DOC, and finally to his animals not just his growing number of white highlands (principal sire Braco White Lightning) but also his alpaca, ducks, hens et al.

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SKEOCH FOLD

To keep in touch across the South of the North contact Stu and Di McGrigor, Alex de Liefde/ Paul Simpson or Sharon and Doug Maclean.

Travel above the bush in rolling hill country you will find Prue Carver, husband James and family’s property with spectacular views south-west down the Wanganui coast and south-east toward the Tararuas.

The club had a relaxing day with Prue and James. Fuelled by oven fired pizza (Prue and James each have their favourites) members went on to look over Prue’s fold and give thoughts on what would constitute a good culling programme for Te-Mere fold. Like all members Prue faces the challenge of keeping numbers in check. Deciding the attributes for the breeding programme is an important decision on which Prue appreciated collegial advice.

Tokoeka Fold

Rogan Colbourne’s Tokoeka Fold is equally unique. On the commuter fringe of Wellington (those who enjoy the city work life and rural home life) Tokoeka is located at the entrance to the Otaki Gorge.

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VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME For friendly help and advice on Highland Cattle please phone or email Willie & Cynthia Christie 145 Somerton Rd, R D 2, Ashburton Ph 03 3022656 (home), 0272330587 (mobile) Email: wcchristie@ruralinzone.net

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A birth experience

A perfect birth….

by Alison Wilson of Northbrook

Courtesy Glenda Stimpson Northbrook Fold The Otago and Southland groups now meet separately as the geographical spread of the combined district made traveling to get together difficult.

Otago Branch

The Otago group comprises a small number of members but is very active.

Most of the group are keen exhibitors and regularly show animals. Those that don’t take animals to show are always willing to lend a hand in other ways.

We take animals to the Balclutha, Milton, Taieri, Dunedin and Oamaru shows and sometimes Gore or other small towns time permitting. Oamaru is our big event. It’s held on the last weekend in February with competitors from Geraldine to Invercargil attending. This show is the highlight of our show season. We stay in the same motel complex and have a shared tea together with lots of laughter and a good social catch up.

This past year we met at Lynn Samuels Fold near Dunedin for a pre-Christmas shared lunch and had an interesting discussion about fertiliser types and the importance of soil testing. In May we met at the Hutton’s at Milton and over a shared lunch had a debrief on our showing season. In the afternoon we visited an alpaca and llama stud. The owners gave us a very informative talk and walked us through their animals. The females only average 3 Cria babies in their life time and the wool has to be of a certain type to be of any value.

We came away from the day thinking that Highlands were still “top of the pops” for us. While we are breeding for temperament, good growth rate, size, good feet it is good to know that we have the distinct advantage of a useful and valuable avenue for those that don’t measure up for the stud herd - steak on the plate!

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Our group also holds regular field days and open days which have been very successful at bringing new people into the ‘Highland Fold’. We welcome any members in the wider Otago area to join with us in our cycle of annual activities Rosalie Hutton

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Breed Standard 1. Introduction

Highland Cattle are a traditional Scottish beef breed. They are a mid-sized animal and well adapted to living in difficult climatic conditions, as experienced in their native environment. Highland Cattle are recognised for their browsing ability and will actively forage to seek food. They can survive on limited or poor quality grazing, but they are also well adapted to be highly productive when feed of reasonable quality is readily available.

The Highland cow has an extremely strong mothering instinct and calves are vigorous at birth. Highland Cattle are considered to be a slow maturing breed. In their home environment females are not bred until 3yrs old to enable full mature size to be obtained. This late start compared to other breeds is compensated for by a very long breeding life and it is not uncommon to have 15-18yr old cows in the breeding herd.

Highland Cattle have been exported to many countries. New Zealanders have established the breed via importation of animals, semen and embryos and by cross breeding programmes using foundation stock of other breeds.

Highland Cattle are a heritage breed with quite distinctive characteristics that set them apart from other cattle. As well as these distinctive characteristics they should also be structurally sound to enable optimum mobility, fertility, longevity and overall productivity as a beef animal.

The NZHCS breed standard is adapted from the Highland breed standard published in Scotland by The Highland Cattle Society on 10th June 1885.

2. The Head

The head must be in proportion to the body, broad between the eyes while short from the eyes to the point of the muzzle. The muzzle must be short, broad and with large distending nostrils.

The jaw should be proportionate when compared with the head. Teeth must meet evenly with the pad.

Eyes should be bright and clear. They can be any colour.

The dossan (forelock or long hair growing from between the horns) must be present. It should be wide, long and thick. It may cover the eyes and be either straight or curly.

3. Ears

The ears should be symmetrical, well-formed and smooth.

Crop ear is considered to be an undesirable trait in Highland Cattle. Males with crop ear are not accepted in to the NZHCS herd book. Females with crop ear are accepted but their pedigree will record the presence of crop ear. Male progeny from “crop eared� cows will not be accepted in to the NZHCS herd book.

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4. Horns

Highland Cattle are a horned breed.

Horns in both males and females should be symmetrical and be characteristic of the breed.

In males the horns should be strong but not too heavy. They should come level out of the head, curving slightly forward and may rise slightly towards the points. Any downward angle (or droop) between the head and the start of the curve is undesirable.

Horns rising directly upward from the head are also considered undesirable.

In females there are two distinct styles of horns. In both cases the horns are finer than those of a male. They should not curve downwards before rising.

The first style comes out squarer from the head than in the male, they rise sooner and are longer.

The second style come out level with the head have a set-back curve and a very wide sweep.

5. Neck

The neck should be clear, without a dewlap and be of sufficient length to allow for the natural lift of the head. It should form a straight line from the head to the shoulder.

Mature bulls should have a thicker neck and have developed the distinct crest common to males of bovine species, thus exhibiting masculinity.

6. Body and Hindquarters

From the shoulder to the back the top of the animal should be straight with no hollows or lumps. The back should be wide and well rounded. The animal should not narrow over the heart i.e. behind the shoulders nor should the shoulders protrude or be too prominent. The ribs should be well sprung and be both well rounded and deep. The body should be long with the under belly running parallel to the back line.

The thighs should be deep, well developed and be as full as possible. When viewed from the rear, the hindquarters should appear square and the body not be split up to any great height by the legs. When viewed from the side the body should appear rectangular.

The legs should be of moderate length and strong. The bones should be broad, straight and strong. Hooves should be well set, have sufficient width, depth to heel and toes lacking faults. Legs should have a good covering of hair.

Highland Cattle are considered to be a mid-sized breed with mature weights typically in the range of 400-600kg for females and 600-900kg for males

7. Hair and Coat

Highland Cattle have two coats of hair. The outer coat is long and strong and may be straight or slightly wavy. The undercoat is soft and downy. Each coat is renewed separately. In warmer areas much of the coat may be shed to aid temperature regulation. It re-grows once temperatures cool.

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Coat colour in must be full and one of the six NZHCS designated colours.

All are equally acceptable.

Animals with broken colour or “parti colour” are not accepted in to the NZHCS Herdbook as fullblood or purebred registrations.

White colour on the belly from behind the front legs to the udder and/or a pale tail switch are both acceptable in Highland Cattle.

Red Yellow Black White Dun Brindle

very light reds to very dark rich reds ranges from dark cream to very light reddish colouring clearly black at 12 months, calves may exhibit other shades at birth obviously white silver to all shades of greys and browns black striping evident on face neck and body, more easily seen in summer when outer coat is shed. Second colour may range from reds to yellows.

8. Udder

The udder on females should not be fleshy, coming well forward in line with the body and well up behind. It should have four perpendicular teats well apart and of even and moderate size.

9. Sheath and Scrotum

The sheath should not be loose or pendulous. The scrotum should contain two testicles, well let down and of good and even size.

10. General Structural Characteristics

These parameters are common to all cattle.

The following visual representation is adapted from several sources as a guide.

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Report from the Breed Management sub committee, pertaining to the introduction of the revised Bull assessment scheme

Bull Assessment Report

The NZHCS agreed at the 2011 AGM held in Invercargill to carry out a wide ranging review of the current Bull assessment scheme and make recommendations for change, as may be necessary, in order to meet objective A of the NZHCS constitution.

”To develop, improve and maintain the purity and quality of the breed of cattle known as “Highland Cattle” .

In accordance with this agreement Council formed a sub committee to consider all aspects of breed management of which Bull assessment is an integral feature. A number of points were identified for investigation, resulting in the Breed management Sub-committee under taking to survey members in October 2012. A form was designed that sought feedback from all members within a framework of specific groups, that comprise the NZHCS member ship, namely 1. Member,2. Breeder /seller of Bull’s,3.

Purchaser of Bulls. 4. Assessors and 5. All groups.

A Survey results report was presented to the full Council for their consideration in November 2012, tabling Statistical data/results, along with specific member comment, followed by a summary of thought towards future direction. Numerical tables and member comments formed the basis for extensive council discussion, as Member comments, referenced several features /key points of the assessment process and form for improvement. Comments suggested 1. That the scheme, become more objective and less subjective 2. That the Bulls Dam contributes significantly to the potential Sire and as such recognises that closer scrutiny of the Dam, along similar lines to that of the bull should (could?) occur.

3. Members suggested better use could be made of the form where line drawings indicated a potential score, rather than a “grade” view, being reflected in subjective comment. (Not achieved) 4. There is missing, or insufficient feature information ... on legs, muscling, capacity and in the case of the dam udder and teats.

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5. Members also indicated a wish to tighten up on wording of what can/cant be registered, simplistically Yes/No 6. Purchaser considers a Health/Vet check component an optional extra.

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In accordance with the above key messages being received from membership, The Breed Management sub committee reviewed the then current assessment form making numerous changes. These changes were presented to Council in March of2013 and reported on to the membership at the 2013 AGM, held in Timaru. Some discussion took place around the represent changes tabled following...

1. The form itself is now in Portrait form in order to keep relevant information linked 2. All content was reviewed to ensure, that as much content as possible was devoid of subjectivity and interpretation. Subjectivity was removed by eliminating the need for assessors to comment. Objectivity was achieved through the inclusion of Breed standards gender characteristics. Assessors are only required to determine ‘’ the degree of” i.e. Above, at or below Breed Standard.

The new Bull Assessment form was trialled by working groups, over several young bulls at the Bull Assessment field day held at Cynthia and Willie Christies fold in 2013, resulting in further changes to the form being commended to Council. The most significant change to the form was the elimination of the 3 columns pertaining to Above, At, Below Breed standard. The form has subsequently been changed to include only 2 Columns Below Standard and At Standard, although each are split, to indicate more specifically where the Assessors see the Bull best fitting. Three adjectives have also been included to help determine a Bull’s Temperament, namely Docile, Nervous or Aggressive.

This new Bull assessment form has been adopted by Council and has been available for use by Assessors as of April 2014.

3. Breed Standard Conformation characteristics were further separated out eg Neck/ Shoulders, Legs /Feet. This enabled assessors to make specific informed decisions that align with what was being observed and linked clearly to our breed standard documentation. Splitting out of those features on the assessment form, which need strengthening has occurred.

4. Daily weight gain was given priority, before the Bull is assessed. This enables the assessors to discontinue the assessment task, if the Bull falls below the recommended .6 kg daily weight gain. The table carries the complete formula for mathematically undertaking this task so that it may be double checked by anyone privy to the form.

5. Associated supporting documentation developed, gives focus to maternal traits of Dam ie Highland characteristics, conformation/structural features and temperament. Good/clear guidelines were to be developed for consistency across assessors to develop clear understanding around ...“should the Dam fall below a specified standard then there will be no registration of its progeny for Stud use”. .

Unfortunately, there is no easy way for Dams to be equitably assessed eg an Embryo bull being presented for assessment.

6. Bull “Qualifies for Registration has become a simple, Yes / No, in order to further lift Standards. Constitutional changes to herd book rules and regulations will need making.

7. While revamping the assessment form, it was prudent to build in some attributes that may lend themselves to future focus on improving daily weight gain by creating weight categories that could be incrementally increased over time.

8. Council still needs to develop an online Health form for down loading, that can requested by a buyer but is not a society responsibility. The current reality is that if Highlands were a more mainstream commercial beef animal then this situation would simply not exist, the market expects bulls to market as tested and clear of BVD.

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Bulls Full Name _________________________________

Breeders Full Name ... _____________________________

Primary Tag No ... _______________________________

Breeders Fold Name ... ____________________________

Tattoo ... Yes_______________ / No

Address... _______________________________________

Date of Birth ... ____________________

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Colour ... _________________________

Bull’s D.N.A collected ... Yes / No

Crop Ear visually detected ... Yes / No

A.H.B Herd No... ____________ Nait No... ____________

Divided by Bulls age in days = __________ kgs Average daily growth weight. Multiply by 365 = __________, Plus 25kgs = __________ Bulls 12 month weight.

Temperament observed

Below Standard Low

Dams Name ... __________________________________________ Colour ... ___________________ Present / Photo / Video Comments on Dam’s Pedigree

Comments on Sire’s Pedigree

Horns Be strong (not heavy), symmetrical and be coming out level with the head, curving slightly forward -5

A.D.G

5/ 5.9 A.D.G.

At Standard High

*Full Blood *Yes *No OR *Purebred Graded *Yes (P?___ )

At Standard High

Coat And Dossan Dossan should be long, covering eyes, outer coat long, strong and may wave, under coat soft and downy.

Head Be proportionate to the body, broad between eyes and short from the eyes to point of muzzle.

Weight A mid sized Beef animal that can be highly productive when Feed of a reasonable quality, is available.

A.D.G=Average daily Growth

Below Standard Low

General...______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

D.N.A sample takenrate ... Yes / Noage in days __________, Estimated Weigh band weight __________ kgs, Minus 25kgs = __________, Calculated Growth ... Bulls

Docile, Nervous, Aggressive (Circle) Highland Breed Standard Descriptors Breed Standard Characteristics... Bull should exude Masculine Characteristics

Breed Standard Characteristics ... Cow should exude Feminine Characteristics

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Conformation

Muzzle Be short and broad with large distending nostrils.

*Full Blood *Yes *No OR *Purebred Graded *Yes (P?___ )

General...______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Jaw Be proportionate to the head, bottom teeth must meet evenly and firmly on the pad of the upper jaw.

Neck Be short, thick, full and strong, setting well into brisket, giving the chest a full strong appearance from front.

Shoulders Be strong and well proportioned, without protrusion, thus blending smoothly up into top line.

Back Be wide well rounded, straight and firm with sufficient length to carry prime cuts of beef, too long and backline sags.

Belly Be full and deep, with straight under carriage, giving the animal a beefy look.

Ribs Must show plenty of spring, giving lots of room for heart, lungs etc.

Tail Be well set and not protrude from the body, giving the animal a square look over back end, tip long, thick and bushy.

Testicles and Sheath Testicles must be firmly attached to body, well let down and even in size, sheath must not be loose.

Legs Be of moderate length, straight and strongly boned with a good covering of hair. Animal must walk freely, back legs must place where front leave from.

Feet Be well set with sufficient depth to heel, toes devoid of crack and length, some daylight to be seen between cleats.

Hind Quarters Thighs must be deep, well developed and full as possible. From back, square with width between back legs, from tail set to feet.

The scrotal measurement at assessment of this Bull was ... ___________________ cms

Additional assessor detail/information on above Breed Standard characteristics (optional)... __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________

General comment on Assessed Bull *Full Blood *Yes *No OR *Purebred Graded *Yes (P?___ ) Daily Growth Rate ... ___________________ kgs/day. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

Qualifies for Stud Registration ... *Yes *No (Circle) Date of Assessment _______________________ Assessors 1. _____________________________________ (Lead) 2. _________________________ _____________ 3. _______________________________________

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Registration Herd Book and Rules 1

APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION

1.1 Eligibility for Application Applications for the registration of a Fold Name and/or Highland Cattle shall only be accepted from: a) Financial Full Members of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society b) Junior Members of the New Zealand highland Cattle Society to a maximum number of five (5) registrations per Junior Member c) Life Members 1.2 Agreement for Inspection Each application shall be made on the understanding that: a) The applicant agrees to inspection, if deemed necessary by the Council b) The applicant agrees to pay the cost of such inspection c) The applicant agrees to accept the decision of the Council after receiving its inspector’s report.

1.3 Associate Membership Limitation An Associate member of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society shall not be entitled to apply for registration of Fold Names or Highland Cattle with the Society 1.4 Forms and Fees Each application for Registration must be made on an official form supplied by the Society and lodged, together with the prescribed fees, with the Registrar. When the entries are in order the Registrar will record the registrations and allot the Herd Book numbers.

1.5 Registration Decisions If the Registrar should question the eligibility of any animal submitted for registration, the matter shall be referred to the Council. The onus shall rest on the entrant in all cases of satisfying the Council of the eligibility of animals submitted for registration, and as to the correctness of pedigrees and any additional information required. The Council shall have discretionary power to accept or reject any application for registration.

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FOLD IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Requirement for Separate Fold Name Every breeder shall be required to register a separate Fold Name to be a prefix or Suffix for use exclusively in connection with the name of animals bred by that fold for a fee set

by Council.

2.2 Consent for Transfer of Rights to Fold Name The purchaser of a Fold shall have no right to the previous owner’s Fold Name except with the consent of the previous owner and with the approval of the Council.

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CATTLE IDENTIFICATION

3.1 Herd Identification Every Fold will be allocated a separate identification made up of two or three letters known as the Herd Identification.

3.2 Animal Identification Each animal bred by the breeder must be marked before being entered in the herd Book with a minimum of two of the following unique identifiers: a) An AHB (Animal Health Board) Primary tag b) An AHB secondary Tag or Tattoo, containing the Herd Identification and the

appropriate year letter, and a separate identification number. c) A National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) RFID tag The Year letter to be determined by Council shall identify the breeding year which is 1st June to 31st May the following year.

All numbers to be provided on the Registration form.

Breeders must also comply with current national New Zealand animal identification regulations and legislation.

4 HERD BOOK The Herd Book which may be in book or computer form shall be known as the “New Zealand Highland Cattle Herd Book” and when referred to in pedigrees shall be denoted by the letters “NZHCHB”.

4.1 Herd Book Integrity The Society acknowledges that the Herd Book is its major asset. Maintenance of the herd Book’s integrity is critical to the Society’s ability to use the Herd Book as a working tool and to differentiate from alternate organisation’s herd books. The Council of Management shall: a) Ensure that there is an annual assessment of the risks to the Herd Book’s integrity b) That processes are in place to minimise such risks. c) Identify and implement improvements to the management and accessibility of the Herd Book. This may include but not be limited to:

i. Processes of managing the Herd Book

ii. On-line, real time, access to Herd Book information for members. d) Report annually to members on the actions to make more accessible and to protect the Herd Book.

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5 GRADING OF CATTLE All stock submitted for registration in the Herd Book must conform to the following conditions, and subject to these Rules shall be eligible for Registration in one of the following classes:

5.1 Fullblood (F) Bulls and cows: a) Whose ancestry has no introduction of any other breed of cattle. b) And whose sires and dams are registered as Fullblood in the “NZHCHB” or are registered as Fullblood in the Herd Book of the “Highland Cattle Society” UK, Canada, Australia or America or in some other herd book approved by Council.

Notwithstanding the above, all animals born in New Zealand must be identified in accordance with the rules of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society and registered in the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Herd Book.

5.4 Grade B (3/4 Pure) Females only, can be registered prior to 31st May 2013 a) Whose sires are registered and whose dams are registered in Grade C in the “NZHCHB” and who may be subjected to inspection. b) Or those cows whose ancestry is obviously Highland and on inspection by, and at the discretion of, the Society inspector is granted B status. Costs to be borne by the member

5.2 Pure Bred (P) Bulls and cows: a) Whose ancestry shows some introduction of another breed of cattle. b) And whose sires and dams are registered as Fullblood or Purebred in the Herd Book of the “Highland Cattle Society” UK, Canada, Australia or America or in some other Herd Book approved by Council. The present system of putting a number after pure to denote the generation not be extended past a P4. There after grade known as PX and not Purebred.

Notwithstanding the above, all animals born in New Zealand must be identified in accordance with the rules of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society and registered in the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Herd Book.

Pure Bred cows only. No bulls born since 01/03/97 a) Or whose sires are registered as Fullblood or Purebred in the “NZHCHB” or are registered as Fullblood or Purebred in the Herd Book of the “Highland Cattle Society” UK, Canada, Australia or America or in some other Herd Book approved

by Council, and whose dams are registered in Grade A in the ”NZHCHB”.

Qualifications as from April 1998

Notwithstanding the above, all animals born in New Zealand must be identified in accordance with the rules of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society and registered in the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Herd Book.

To qualify for Purebred registration females must: a) Have Purebred or A Grade dams and be by NZHCS registered sires. b) Be of a solid colour as stated in the NZHCS Breed Standard. White on the belly anywhere from behind the front legs to the udder and a white switch to the tail would be acceptable as they are considered to be consistent with Highland characteristics.

5.5 Grade C (1/2 Pure) Females only a) Cows: whose sires are registered (as in Pure Bred Grade) and whose dams are less than ½ pure or any other breed of cattle. (Main breed to be specified).

5.6 Parentage After 1st June 2002 only progeny from animals already registered in the NZHCHB will be eligible for registration.

From 1st June 2010 progeny from animals not registered in NZHCHB but whose ancestry can be proven by records approved by NZHCS or DNA verification and who have been inspected and approved by Society appointed inspectors, may be registered.

This to be reviewed on an annual basis.

Be horned.

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Notwithstanding the above, all animals born in New Zealand must be identified in accordance with the rules of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society and registered in the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Herd Book.

6.1 Adherence to Breed Standard All animals for registration must adhere to the current breed standards.

5.3 Grade A (7/8 pure) Females only, can be registered prior to 31st May 2013 a) Cows:- whose sires are registered (as in Pure Bred Grade) and whose dams are registered in Grade B in the “NZHCHB” b) Or those cows whose ancestry is obviously Highland and on inspection by, and at the discretion of, the Society inspector is granted A status. Records to be produced. Costs to be borne by the member.

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INFORMATION FOR REGISTRATION

6.2 Requirement to Name Each animal must be named by its breeder, and such name must not exceed three words in addition to the breeders Fold prefix, or suffix, which must be used.

6.3 Unique Name No name that has already appeared in the Herd Book may be duplicated, and, if this Rule is not observed, the Council has the right of renaming the animals if the applicant refuses to do so.

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6.4 Misleading or objectionable Names Names misleading as to sex, relationship or origin, or objectionable in any respect or pronounced alike but spelt differently cannot be allowed.

6.5 Name and Address of Breeder The name and address of the breeder of each animal must be given. The breeder of an animal is the owner of its dam at the time of calving.

6.6 Animal Details Date of birth, sire and dam and name of present owner must be given together with particulars of tattoo mars or ear tags, and AHB/NAIT number and a DNA sample in the form approved by the registrar must be included.

6.7 Animal Colour At registration the colour of the animal should be recorded as one of: white, dun, yellow, red, brindle, black.

6.8 Bulls to be Assessed That all bulls go through an Assessment Scheme se by Council, prior to registration 6.9 Minimum Age of Bulls That bulls be at least 12 months old before being considered for registration.

6.10 Council’s Powers The Council may refuse to register or transfer any animal at any time. The Council’s decision shall be final and binding in all instances.

7 REGISTRATION FEES The fee for all registration processes shall be set by Council.

8 REGISTRATION DATE All females which the breeder desires to register should be registered within 12 months of age following the date of birth.

Late registration of females after 12 months following the date of birth, including but not limited to registrations made under sections 4.2 b) and 4.3 b) may be permitted.

Fees will be imposed for late registration of females.

All bulls which are eligible for registration can be registered at any time after 12 months from date of birth.

9 ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION One of the following 3 methods to record and report the artificial insemination details must be used: a) Complete the NZHCS Artificial Insemination Certificate. The Technician must sign the bottom half of the certificate. The bottom half bearing the Technician’s 94 |

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signature should be submitted to the Registrar with the Annual Herd Return. The top half of the certificate should be retained by the Breeder. Or b) Have the Technician complete and sign their AI Certification and send it to the Registrar with the Annual Herd Return. Or c) Possess an Insemination Certificate Book which is in duplicate. The original to be retained by the Centre, Veterinarian or “B” Class technician or equivalent who performed the insemination, the duplicate being retained in the Book and kept in a safe place by the member. The particulars to be recorded on this certificate are: Member’s name, date of insemination, name or registered number of the person performing insemination, centre (if applicable), cow name or identification, bull’s name and/or identification.

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EMBRYO TRANSPLANTS

10.1 Requirements for Registration An animal derived from the transplantation of an embryo, will not be registered by the Society unless: a) All government regulations are complied with b) The sire and dam (donor) must both be registered Highland cattle. Only registered Fullblood and Purebred females can be used as embryo donors. c) The Society must receive prior to birth and embryo transfer certificate supplied by a recognised embryo transfer unit containing the following information:

a. A blood type or DNA certificate of the donor female and the bull

b. An insemination/mating declaration naming the service bull

c. A declaration signed by the Veterinary surgeon stating that they have removed a fertilised egg from the donor cow, giving the cow identification, and placed in a recipient cow, also giving its identification.

d. Identification of the host cow must be by tattoo, brand, or ANB/NAIT tag numbers.

e. Calf to be blood typed or DNA tested within 60 days of birth and parentage verified. d) The application for registration must be accompanied by the appropriate registration fee as set by the Council e) All eligible progeny born by embryo transplant shall be indicated on the annual registration form and in the herd book by the letter ET. 10.2 Requirements for Embryo Import a) Where frozen ova is imported into New Zealand and implanted into a recipient cow in this country, a certificate of embryo transfer on a NZ Veterinary Association embryo transfer form must be lodged with the Society prior to birth. b) Upon application for registration, the owner must supply the Society with a copy of the blood type or DNA certificates of the sire and donor dam together with documentation from the parent society, on an appropriate form, showing the pedigree of the sire and dam and signed by the Secretary of that Society. c) The application for registration must be accompanied by the appropriate registration fee as set by the Council d) All eligible progeny born by embryo transplant shall be indicated on the annual registration form and in the herd book by the letters ET. 2014 Journal of Record | 95

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10.3 Requirements for Embryo Export Where an embryo is collected and frozen for export, the following information must be supplied to the Society before an export certificate and certificate of pedigree is issued by the Society.

An NZ Veterinary Association Certificate of embryo transfer stating the following: a) Date the donor cow was mated and name of bull b) Date the donor cow (giving identification) had a fertilised embryo removed and frozen c) A blood type or DNA certificate of the donor cow d) Signature of the veterinarian conducting the operation e) That the operation was performed by a qualified person at an approved place f) The application for export of the frozen ova must be accompanied by the appropriate transfer fee as set by the Council g) The exporter shall arrange for the breed Society inspection of the dam and sire if appropriate.

10.4 Responsibility for Registration Responsibility for registration rests with the registered owner of the embryo at the birth date of the calf.

10.5 Council’s Powers The Council may refuse to register or transfer any animal born from embryo transplant at any time. The Council’s decision shall be final and binding in all instances.

11 DNA OR BLOOD TESTING Should any doubt arise about the parentage of any animal the Society may demand that the sire, dam and calf be DNA or blood typed in order to qualify the sire and dam as possible parents, at the member’s cost.

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ANNUAL HERD RETURNS

12.1 Requirement to Provide Annual Return An Annual Herd Return correctly completed on the Society’s prescribed printed form must be forwarded to the Registrar of the Society by the 31st of May each year.

12.2 Information to be Provided This return will show all cows mated naturally or by artificial insemination before the 31st of May each year and the name of the sire, and all unmated females, bulls, culls, deaths and sold.

12.3 Allocation of Registered Herd Number For the purpose of this return a registered herd number will be allotted by the Council upon application by the breeder before submitting his first progeny return.

12.4 Herd Return Register to be Maintained The Registrar will maintain a register for this purpose

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PRIVATE REGISTER

13.1 Breeders to Maintain Records All breeders shall keep a register containing complete and proper records of their Stud breeding activities.

13.2 Council may Inspect The Council may appoint a representative to inspect any registered Highland Cattle and private register in connection with same.

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TRANSFER

14.1 Vendor’s Responsibility The vendor is responsible for the transfer and payment of fees on transfer of any animal.

14.2 Transfer Declaration Transfer declarations, on the official form of the Society, which must be used, not received within 60 days of such transfer will be specially considered by the Council and if necessary it may impose a fine for such delay.

14.3 Export Animals being exported prior to sale: All cattle to be exported and then offered for sale in overseas countries, must be inspected for type, and an official certificate (in duplicate) signed by an authorised inspector of the Society, showing that each animal has reached the Society’s required standard of type, must accompany all applications for overseas transfer, and applications for export pedigree certificates. If sold prior to export then this clause does not apply.

14.4 Transfers Only to Financial members Transfers will only be completed to financial members of the NZHCS. To be completed within 12 months of transfer being received by the Registrar.

14.5 Membership Status Any animal registered by the NZHCS may be purchased by and transferred to any current member of the NZHCS regardless of the Membership status of the present owners.

15 IMPORTS Imported cattle may be registered at any age on receipt, within three months of landing in New Zealand, of an application accompanied by an authenticated pedigree certificate which shall show all ancestors up to and including the grandparents and an export certificate signed by the vendor and highland Cattle Breed Society of the country from which the animal was shipped. Applications must also be accompanied by an official certificate issued by an authorised inspector of the NZHCS showing that each animal has been inspected and has reached the Society’s required standard of type.

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16 OFFENCES Any member who knowingly exhibits any registered animal in any show or exhibition or who advertises any animal in any paper, periodical or pamphlet, or electronic medium, whether for sale or otherwise under any but its registered name or knowingly allows any false or inaccurate information regarding such animal to be given, shall be guilty of conduct prejudicial to the objects and interest of the Society and shall be dealt with by the Council as it may see fit.

17 RECOGNITION OF HERDBOOKS The NZHCS recognises: a) Any animal registered in an overseas Highland cattle Herdbook provided that it is registered in the Herdbook of the country of its birth and the records are identical. b) The NZHCS Herdbook as being the official record of New Zealand born cattle. c) New Zealand born cattle that were registered in the AHCS Herdbook or Highland Society Herdbook and were exported or were dead prior to the NZHCS Herdbook being started. d) The AHCS Herdbook as being the official record of Australian born cattle, and likewise for any other society Herdbook.

18 CROP EAR As from November 1997: a) Accept no bulls for registration that have Crop Ear b) Accept females for registration that have Crop Ear. To be indentified in the Herdbook with the letters CE behind their name. c) Register no bulls from a dam that has Crop Ear. d) Register no embryo progeny from a dam that has Crop Ear. Bulls will be physically checked at the time of Assessment for signs of Crop Ear. Females to be indicated “Crop Ear Y/N” at time of registration Council has the right to inspect any cattle registered in the NZHCS Herdbook 19 BULL ASSESSMENT As from 1st April 2008

e) Bulls must be identified according to the NZHCS rules When Assessments will be done twice a year in October and April Who Only the Breeder can register a bull.

Assessment Fees Fees set annually by Council. Fees to be borne by the Breeder.

Assessors A team of three Society approved assessors Assessments Assessed against the Highland Breed Standard. Components include: a) Conformation and Highland Characteristics b) Growth rate c) Temperament d) Inspection of the dam e) The pedigree of the bull.

Bulls will be checked for identification and crop ear. A DNA sample will be collected unless already DNA profiled.

Registration After assessment the Breeder must notify the Registrar of their intention to proceed with registration or not.

The Assessors will mark on the Assessment their recommendation: a) Qualifies for registration, or b) Not recommended for Stud Use. The Assessors agree that the bull is not up to the standard required to be a good Stud sire, or c) Declined registration. The Assessors agree that some aspect concerning the bull, his dam or pedigree could be detrimental to the development of the Highland Cattle breed in NZ.

Objectives To improve the Highland Cattle breed in New Zealand by: • Encouraging Breeders to be selective in which bulls they register; • Encouraging Buyers to look at the Assessment before they purchase to get a second opinion on what other Society approved assessors thought of the animal against the breed standard Eligibility a) Bulls must be from a registered Purebred or Fullblood Dam and Sire, i.e. a P2 or higher; b) They must be 12 months of age or over; c) They must be free of crop ear and any other major genetic weakness; d) They should have reached a daily growth rate of .60kg/day; 98 |

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Includes handy monthly checklists and special NZHCS events

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Jacquelyn Becker Chotkowski & Spring Flight Farm LLC International Gathering attendee from New York.

Jacquelyn is a member of several committees at national level and the associate editor of our quarterly journal “The Bagpipe.”

Spring Flight Farm is located in Elmira City, Chemung County New York. This is the northeast part of the United States and a rural part of New York with the city having a population of 35,000 people. We are 4 hours from New York City.

The area is hilly and there are many fossils in the soil as it was all underwater during the glacial period of our earth’s history. We sit at approximately 1800 feet above sea level which is 549 meters. Our growing season is from mid-May to early September. We frequently have a few frosts or freezes until the end of May. As you can see from this information we are in the Northern Hemisphere!

Our temperatures are a high of 32.2 to 37.7 C for a brief time in the summer.

Our winter lows can frequently be -17 to -23 C. Mind you these extremes are usually fairly brief, lasting for perhaps 2 weeks or so. Early in the history of the United States much of the forested northeast was timbered and all hillsides were pasture and farmland. Today much of the hills are reforested and we have many trees both deciduous and evergreen varieties.

My history with Highland cattle goes back to the early 1970’s when I first saw them in the United States. At that time they were listed as a breed that had critically low numbers. My husband John and I agreed that this was the breed for us. However, life continued at a frantic pace and it would be 20 years before the first Highlands came to Spring Flight Farm. We have never second guessed our decision and it has brought a wonderful dimension to our farm. The cattle are smart and independent, exactly like the folks who husband them. We own approximately 150 acres of land and lease another 300 - 400 for hay making and additional pasture. On this land, we raise registered breeding stock and Highland/Angus crosses. In total we run an average of 160 animals and calve out around 50 animals per year with the majority being born in March, April and May. Of these we sell registered stock, steers of various ages and have a healthy beef business, selling at farmers markets, to restaurants and by the quarter and half carcass to families.

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Our farm is rugged hilltop land with very little topsoil and though crops have been raised on it, the land is much better suited for pasture and grazing. All but one pasture has a wind and sunbreak available in the form of bush or woods. We find that those areas are well used in the heat and humidity of summer and rarely employed even in the coldest and windiest days of winter. The temperatures range from deep freeze to very hot and humid. Highlands seem to adapt well.

We lease additional land in the summer for grazing and also for haymaking. We put up approximately 1200 round bales in the form of haylage and dry hay while making a minimum of small square bales to use at shows, etc. Hay season is typically long and good second cuttings rare. Because we hay on leased property we must transport all our hay to the home farm and that is a time consuming operation. It is still the most cost effective way to feed the number of animals we own.

We feed or supplement with hay for 8 to 9 months of the year.

We try to ensure that the hay we make is the best quality possible although those who do the same realize that weather conditions play a huge part in this. Our feeding program is reasonably uncomplicated. The majority of our cows are spring calvers.

This allows the calves to make use of mom’s milk and pasture during the summer months. As we wean the purebred calves in the fall they are transitioned to hay and grain. We grain the first winter along with free choice top quality hay/balage. Our crossbred calves usually receive no grain their first winter but do receive the very best 2nd cutting haylage.

Other animals receive grain as needed. We body condition score our cattle regularly. If a first calf heifer or older cow looks thin going into winter we will put her in a group that gets feed along with hay. Also, we are vigilant when it comes to minerals and trace elements that will keep our animals healthy and productive. And so it goes.

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Of utmost importance to our operation is a discerning eye when it comes to the conformation and locomotion of an animal. Good udders are also a top priority in our fold. Udders that lose suspension or have extremely large teats that hinder a calf from nursing are culled from the group. I can remember many cattle back in the 90’s that had bad udders and I am happy to say here in the USA we have worked diligently to solve that problem. While listed as a mildly inherited trait, it is one you do not want in your cattle. In fact we make a point when selling cattle to show buyers the dams, grand dams and any siblings on the farm so they might see the udders.

My husband John and I attend four to five shows per year to promote our animals and are active in regional groups as well as the American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA). I have served as a director of the Mid-Atlantic group and AHCA. In addition I have been the vice president and president of AHCA. It was a privilege to serve in such a capacity. Currently I sit on a number of committees at the national level and am the associate editor of our quarterly journal The Bagpipe. I feel it is important to mentor new breeders and create a sense of community amongst our membership and Highland breeders world-wide. Through the years, I have met many wonderful people from around the globe at our international gatherings and feel that we all have much in common. My judging experience has been at local county fairs and junior shows. As well the Virtual Show. Prior to having cattle my large animal experience was with horses both as an avid rider, competitor and breeder. This certainly gave me confidence to own cattle.

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John’s grandfather was a dairy farmer and John spent much time on the farm. He was a 4H member and raised a variety of breeds through his 4H years.

This gave us some real cow knowledge!

John has been active on the regional Northeast Highland Cattle Association Board of Directors, serving 6 years and recently reelected. He was publisher/editor of The Chanter, the organization’s publication, for many years.

We are thrilled to be in New Zealand again, not only for the excellent fishing, but to renew friendships formed at the US and Scottish hosted gatherings and to meet many new friends. An added plus will be visiting the cattle. Thank you.

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Constitution 1 NAME The NAME of the Incorporated Society is the: New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Incorporated [the SOCIETY].

2 REGISTERED OFFICE The Registered Office of the SOCIETY is: 3 OBJECTIVES a) To develop, improve and maintain the purity and quality of the breed of cattle known as “Highland Cattle”; b) To promote the breed for commercial purposes; c) To collect, verify, preserve and publish the pedigrees of Highland Cattle by establishing and maintaining a Herd book; d) To issue publications on Highland Cattle and generally promote the names and pedigree of Highland Cattle and other useful information relating to them; e) To support the purchase, sell, lease or hire (whether in New Zealand or elsewhere) of Highland Cattle, semen or embryos; f) To promote fellowship among Highland Cattle breeders and to further their interests generally in so far as the breeding of Highland Cattle and the development of the breed in New Zealand is concerned; g) To enable competitive judging of animals to the agreed breed standard through SOCIETY organised or recognised events.

4 POWERS Solely for the purpose of furthering the purposes set out above the SOCIETY shall have the power: a) To investigate suspicious or doubtful pedigrees of alleged Highland Cattle and any representations relating to them and to publish the result of such investigations; b) To submit any question dispute or matter to arbitration in terms of “The Arbitration Act 1996” and its amendments; c) Subject to the provisions of “The Incorporated Societies Act, 1908” to purchase, rent, hire, take on lease, or otherwise acquire for the purposes of the Society, lands, tenements, houses, parts of houses and chattels, and to sell, let and dispose of the same. d) To borrow such sums of money from time to time with or without security over any property as agents of the SOCIETY, as the COUNCIL shall deem necessary for the purposes of the SOCIETY; e) To levy and collect subscriptions and other payments for the general purposes of the SOCIETY, and to invest the moneys of the SOCIETY not immediately required, upon such securities as may from time to time be determined by the COUNCIL; f) To superintend and/or advise upon sales of Highland Cattle privately or by auction on request;

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g) To co-operate with any other Society having similar objectives to the SOCIETY and to procure from, and communicate to, such Society such information as may seem likely to promote the objects of this SOCIETY; h) To accept gifts and donations for the benefit and objects of the SOCIETY whether effected by any trust or otherwise; i) To make any regulations or by-laws for the government of the SOCIETY (and from time to time to rescind, amend or alter the same) and generally to do all other such lawful things as may be incidental to the above objectives, or any of them, and calculated to protect and further the interests of breeders of pedigree Highland Cattle.

5 INTERPRETATION a) In this Constitution, unless the contrary intention appears:

• “COUNCIL” means the COUNCIL of Management of the SOCIETY.

• “GENERAL MEETING” means a general meeting of members convened in accordance with clause 7.8.

• “ORDINARY MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL” means a member of the

COUNCIL who is not an officer of the SOCIETY under clause 7.

• “THE ACT” means the Incorporated Societies Act 1908

• “THE REGULATIONS” means regulations under THE ACT. b) In these Rules, a reference to the secretary of the SOCIETY is a reference: (a) where a person holds office under these Rules as secretary of the SOCIETY to that person; and (b) in any other case, to the public officer of the SOCIETY. 6

MEMBERSHIP

6.1 Classes of Membership There shall be four (4) classes of membership: a) Full Member: A person, company or partnership, PROVIDED THAT in the case of a company or partnership a person shall be nominated as the person to have voting rights on behalf of that member (hereinafter referred to as the “Nominated Voter”); b) Associate Member: A person, organisation, Society or club. Associate members shall have no voting rights; c) Junior Member: A person who is under the age of eighteen (18) years or is a full time student at a school, college or university. Junior members shall have no voting rights; d) Honorary Life Member: The SOCIETY may on the recommendation of the COUNCIL, confer Honorary Life Membership upon any annual member or members who have rendered outstanding services to the SOCIETY.

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During the lifetime of the Honorary Life Member, the Honorary Life Member or any member company or partnership which included the Honorary Life Member will be deemed to be a Full Member. The Annual Subscription will be waived during the lifetime of that Honorary Life Member.

6.2 Register of Members The SOCIETY shall keep and maintain a register of all members in which shall be entered the full name, address and date of entry of the name of each member, and in the case of a Junior member, birth date. The register shall be available for inspection by members’ at all reasonable times at the Registered Office of the SOCIETY. 6.3 Election of Members Any person wishing to become a Member shall complete an application for Membership in such form as the COUNCIL may determine and deliver the application to the person designated by the COUNCIL who shall report the names of applicants to the first Meeting of the COUNCIL thereafter and unless the COUNCIL shall otherwise decide the applicants shall be admitted as Members of the SOCIETY. 6.4 Entrance Fee and Annual Subscriptions The Entrance Fee and Annual Subscription for each class of membership shall be that laid down by the SOCIETY from time to time. The subscription of Annual Members shall be payable on the 1st day of January in each year in advance.

6.5 Resignation and Death of Member a) Any member may at any time retire from the SOCIETY on giving notice in writing to that effect to the person designated by the COUNCIL, provided that if an annual member, they shall be liable and be required to pay any subscription or other payment which may be due from him and unpaid at the date of their retirement. b) In the event of a death of a member, the personal representative or trustee is able to continue under the present membership.

6.6 Expulsion of Members a) Any member whose membership fees shall be in arrears twelve (12) months shall cease to be a member of the SOCIETY. b) Any member of the SOCIETY or of the COUNCIL who shall fail in the observance of any lawful rule, regulation or by-law of the SOCIETY, or whose conduct in any respect shall be, in the opinion of the COUNCIL, derogatory of the character or prejudicial to the objects and interests of the SOCIETY may be expelled from membership of the SOCIETY (and if a member of the COUNCIL, from the COUNCIL also) by a resolution of the COUNCIL to that effect passed by a majority of at least two-thirds of such of the members of the COUNCIL as shall be present, and vote at a Special Meeting of which not less than 21 days previous notice specifying the intention to propose a motion to such effect shall have been sent to all the members of the COUNCIL, and at which not less than three members of the COUNCIL, exclusive of the member whose expulsion is in question, if they happen to be a member of the COUNCIL, shall be present.

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c) Any member who shall be expelled from the SOCIETY or who shall for any other reason whatsoever cease to be a member thereof, shall have no claim or interest to or in the property or funds of the SOCIETY. d) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of the foregoing subsection 6.6 b) hereof it is declared that in the event of any member of the SOCIETY wilfully or carelessly making false records in any way connected with cattle registered or to be registered with the SOCIETY or failing to observe in every way the by-laws for the time being of the SOCIETY in relation to cattle so registered or to be registered, or refusing to pay any subscription, fee or fines, then and in any such case, such member shall be deemed to be guilty of conduct prejudicial to the objects and interests of the SOCIETY, and shall accordingly be liable to expulsion from the SOCIETY. e) In lieu of expulsion of any member pursuant to subsection 6.6 b) hereof the COUNCIL may in its discretion, in the like manner and by a similar majority, suspend such member from membership of the SOCIETY for such time and upon such terms and conditions as it shall deem fit, or it may impose a fine upon such member, and in any event the COUNCIL may cancel the registration of cattle, owned by such member, and may refuse to register any further cattle belonging to such member. f) A resolution of the COUNCIL under sub-clause 6.6 b) where the member exercises a right of appeal to the SOCIETY under this clause does not take effect unless the SOCIETY confirms the resolution in accordance with this clause. g) At a meeting of the COUNCIL held in accordance with sub-clause 6.6 f) the COUNCIL: i. shall give to the member an opportunity to be heard; ii. shall give due consideration to any written statement submitted by the member; and iii. shall by resolution determine whether to confirm or to revoke the resolution.

7 MANAGEMENT OF THE SOCIETY Management of the SOCIETY shall be delegated to a Council of Management.

7.1 Council of Management a) The affairs of the SOCIETY shall be administered by a COUNCIL consisting of not less than six and not more than nine full, or Honorary Life members of the SOCIETY, all of whom shall be breeders of Highland Cattle and they shall be elected in the manner hereinafter provided and the president shall be Chairman of the COUNCIL. b) Four members of the COUNCIL personally present shall form a quorum. c) Each member of the COUNCIL shall subject to these Rules, hold office for a period of three (3) years but shall be eligible for re-election.

7.2 Election of Members to the Council of Management a) Nominations of candidates for election as members of the COUNCIL:

i. shall be made in writing, signed by two (2) members of the SOCIETY and accompanied by the written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of nomination); and 2014 Journal of Record | 109

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If there be only the requisite number nominated to fill the vacancies the Chairman at the annual general meeting shall declare those nominated as duly elected.

If there are insufficient numbers of candidates nominated the names of those nominated shall be set out in the notice convening the annual general meeting and further nominations may be verbally made and consented to at the annual general meeting and if necessary a secret ballot shall be held at the annual general meeting.

Balloting: i. If there be more than the requisite number nominated a list of candidates shall be circulated by the secretary by notice to all members entitled to vote so that each member should receive such list at least thirty (30) days before the annual general meeting. Such list shall indicate in the case of a member of the COUNCIL their attendance record at meetings of the COUNCIL during the preceding twelve (12) months. ii. With the list of candidates the secretary shall enclose a ballot paper containing the names of the candidates only in alphabetical order. It may be accompanied by a profile of all candidates. iii. Each member entitled and proposing to vote must complete the ballot paper and return it to the SOCIETY so that the ballot paper is received by the Returning Officer at least seven (7) days prior to the annual general meeting. iv. The result of the ballot shall be announced to the annual general meeting and recorded in the Minutes Book.

A Returning Officer and two (2) scrutineers shall be appointed by the COUNCIL. Such Returning Officer shall not be a member of the SOCIETY entitled to vote.

The decision of the Returning Officer as to formality or informality of any vote shall be final.

If two (2) or more candidates for a vacancy obtain an equal number of votes the Chairman of the annual general meeting shall determine between them by lot which of them shall be excluded.

In the case of a Member who is a company or a partnership the Nominated Voter shall be entitled to stand as a candidate for election to the COUNCIL. The officers of the SOCIETY shall be: • a President; • a Vice-President; • a Treasurer; and • a Secretary The positions of Treasurer and Secretary may be held by one person.

7.3 Vacancies a) For the purpose of these Rules, the office of an officer of the SOCIETY or of an ordinary member of COUNCIL becomes vacant if the officer or member:

i. ceases to be a member of the SOCIETY;

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Where a casual vacancy in the office of a member of COUNCIL arises and the vacancy is filled at the next Annual General Meeting, the lowest polling successful candidate for COUNCIL shall fill the vacancy rather than commence a new three year term. Where more than one casual vacancy is being filled then the appropriate number of lowest polling successful candidates shall fill the vacancies so that the replacement members with higher votes shall have the longer terms. Where there is a tie in the applicable number of votes, the chairman of the Annual General Meeting shall decide who is filling which vacancy by the drawing of lots. Each person so elected to a vacancy shall be subject to retirement from COUNCIL at the same time as if they had become a member of COUNCIL on the same day on which the member in whose place they are being elected was last elected as a member of COUNCIL. In the event of a casual vacancy in any office the COUNCIL may appoint one of its members to the vacant office and the member so appointed may continue in office up to and including the conclusion of the annual general meeting next following the date of their appointment.

At the first meeting of the COUNCIL held after the annual general meeting each year and to be held within ninety (90) days of same, councillors shall elect from their number the officers of the SOCIETY provided that if it deems fit the COUNCIL may elect to appoint a person or persons not being a member or members of the SOCIETY to carry out the duties of Secretary and/or Treasurer and further if the COUNCIL deems fit the same person or persons may be appointed to carry out the duties of both positions.

7.4 Proceedings of Council a) The COUNCIL shall meet as often as deemed expedient with a minimum of two (2) meetings in each year, at such place and at such times as the COUNCIL may determine. b) Special meetings of the COUNCIL may be convened by the President or by any four (4) of the members of the COUNCIL. c) Notice shall be given to members of any special meeting specifying the general nature of the business to be transacted and no other business shall be transacted at such meeting. d) Any four (4) members of the COUNCIL shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of a meeting of the COUNCIL. e) No business shall be transacted unless a quorum is present and if within an hour of the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present the meeting shall stand adjourned to the same place and at the same hour of the same day in 2014 Journal of Record | 113

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the following week unless the meeting was a special meeting in which case it lapses. f) At meetings of the COUNCIL: i. the President or in their absence the Vice-President shall preside; or ii. if the President and the Vice President are absent, one of the remaining members of COUNCIL as may be chosen by the members present shall preside. g) Questions arising at a meeting of the COUNCIL or of any sub-committee appointed by the COUNCIL shall be determined on a show of hands or, if demanded by a member, by a poll taken in such manner as the person presiding at the meeting may determine. h) Each member present at a meeting of the COUNCIL or of any sub-committee appointed by the COUNCIL (including the person presiding at the meeting) is entitled to one vote and, in the event of any equality of votes on any question, the person presiding may exercise a second or casting vote. i) Written notice of each COUNCIL meeting shall be sent to each member of the COUNCIL by delivering it to them at a reasonable time before the meeting or by sending it by pre-paid post addressed to them at their usual or last known place of abode at least one (1) week before the date of the meeting. j) Subject to sub-clause 7.4 d) the COUNCIL may act notwithstanding any vacancy on the COUNCIL. k) The COUNCIL may have an Executive to handle the day to day business of the COUNCIL consisting of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary and such others as may be appointed from time to time. l) In addition to the Executive Council, the COUNCIL shall have the power to appoint Committees and Inspectors as it sees fit. m) The COUNCIL shall have the power to co-opt to the COUNCIL or to a subcommittee thereof such persons as it sees fit, but such co-opted persons shall not have voting rights.

7.5 Removal of Member of Council a) The SOCIETY in general meeting may by resolution remove any member of the COUNCIL before the expiration of their term of office and appoint another member in their stead to hold office until the expiration of the term of the first mentioned member. b) Where the member to whom a proposed resolution referred to in sub-clause 7.5 a) makes representations in writing to the secretary or President of the SOCIETY (not exceeding a reasonable length) and request that they be notified to the members of the SOCIETY, the secretary or the President may send a copy of the representations to each member of the SOCIETY or, if they are not so sent, the member may require that they be read out at the meeting.

7.6 Powers and Duties of the Council The COUNCIL shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties for which the SOCIETY has been established unless required to be exercised and performed otherwise

by Statute, and shall have full power to do all such things as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the SOCIETY mentioned in these Rules.

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The COUNCIL shall have and may exercise and perform the following powers and duties, namely: Convene GENERAL MEETINGs a) It may from time to time convene and hold GENERAL MEETINGs of the SOCIETY. Alteration of Regulations and By-laws b) It may from time to time make, alter and rescind regulations and by-laws for registering the names and addresses of members, for conducting the business and carrying out the objects of the SOCIETY and for conducting the business of the COUNCIL, provided however that no regulation or by-law shall be varied or rescinded unless the resolution varying or rescinding the same shall be passed at one meeting of the COUNCIL and confirmed by resolution at the next general meeting.

Maintenance of the Highland Cattle Breed Standard and Highland Cattle Registration and Herd Book Rules c) The COUNCIL is responsible for the maintenance, development, integrity and protection of the Highland Cattle Breed Standard and of the Highland Cattle Registration and Herd Book Rules. It may make, alter and rescind policies and procedures in order to exercise these responsibilities. d) It may from time to time make changes to the SOCIETY’s Highland Cattle Breed Standard and rules for the registration of folds and Highland Cattle and the Herd Book providing that:

i. There is wide consultation with members on the proposed change

ii. The change is in support of the objectives of the SOCIETY

iii. Two thirds of 20% of the Full and Financial members vote in support of the change. The vote may be conducted by a combination of written, faxed, electronic, or face to face voting at Annual General or Special Meetings.

iv. All members are advised of the approved change.

Delegate Powers to Committees e) It may delegate its powers or duties (except the appointment and expulsion of a member of the COUNCIL or of the SOCIETY) to committees of any number of members of its body, and from time to time make, alter and rescind regulations and by-laws for conducting the business delegated to such Committees Regulate Entries in Publications f) It may from time to time regulate the nature, form and contents of, and also the terms and conditions as to entries in, and also the time and mode and terms of issue of, any publication of the SOCIETY, and all arrangements and details connected therewith, and in particular it shall have power, so far as it may not be fettered by any subsisting contract or engagement, from time to time, to fix and alter the price of any publication of the SOCIETY and the charges to be levied for the insertion therein of entries relating to Highland Cattle and other matters.

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any member or other person during their life, or for any other period, on the terms of receiving a lump sum of money in advance or on such other terms as it may think fit.

Acquire Property h) It may, subject to the provisions of “The Incorporated Societies Act, 1908” purchase, rent, hire, take on lease or otherwise acquire for the purpose of the SOCIETY, any lands, tenements, houses or parts of houses, and chattels, and it may sell, let and dispose of the same when and as it may think fit.

Employ Officers, etc.

i) It may from time to time appoint, employ and remove any officers, clerks

and servants, at such salaries, wages and other remuneration respectively,

and with such respective duties and spheres of employment, and generally

upon such terms as it may think fit.

Investment of Funds j) It may place any moneys of the SOCIETY not required for immediate use upon deposit at interest at any Trading Bank and it may invest any such moneys in any security in which Trustees are authorised by law to invest Trust Funds, and generally deal with the property of the SOCIETY in such manner as it may think fit, and any for the time being be empowered to do under these Rules.

Borrow Money k) It may borrow such sums of money from time to time with or without security over any property or assets of the SOCIETY as it shall deem necessary for the purposes of the SOCIETY. 7.7 Application of Funds a) The funds of the SOCIETY shall be derived from entrance fees, annual subscription, levies, donations and such other sources as the COUNCIL determines. b) The income and property of the SOCIETY, from whatever source derived shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of the SOCIETY as set forth in this constitution, and no part thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly in any way as dividends, bonuses or otherwise howsoever, or by ways of profit to the members of the SOCIETY or any member of COUNCIL. No member shall derive any pecuniary gain, except as provided by Section 5 of “The Incorporated Societies Act, 1908”. c) In particular but without derogating from the intention of the last preceding clause, and subject to the provisions of this constitution, the funds of the SOCIETY may be applied as approved by COUNCIL and may include:

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ii. Current Expenses In payment of current expenses and other disbursements of the COUNCIL, including travelling expenses of members of the COUNCIL and Officers of the SOCIETY in the conduct of the business of the SOCIETY or in relation thereto.

iii. Payment of Salaries and Wages In payment of the salaries, wages and other remunerations of the Secretary, Treasurer, Editor or Editors, and other Officers, Clerks and Servants for the time being of the SOCIETY. No member or associate person shall participate in or materially influence any decision in respect of payment to or on behalf or associate in respect of any income benefit or advantage whatsoever. Any such income paid shall be reasonable and relative to that which should be paid in an arm’s length transaction (open market value.).

iv. Payment of Prizes In payment of any award or prize given by the SOCIETY.

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vi. Payment of Purchase Money, Rent, Etc In paying the purchase money or rent of any house, lands, goods, chattels, or effects purchased or hired by the SOCIETY, or any repairs or other outgoings in respect of such premises, and in paying for any other property required by the SOCIETY.

vii. Payment of Purchase Price of Cattle In payment of the purchase price of any Highland Cattle, semen, or embryos purchased by the SOCIETY and in defraying the expenses incurred in the purchase thereof, including commission and the expenses of insurance and transport and delivery.

viii. Expenses of Inquiry In defraying all expenses of, or connected with, the conduct of any inquiry under these Rules.

Payment of Printing In defraying all expenses of, or connected with the printing, publication, sale and distribution of the publication of the SOCIETY.

7.8 Annual General Meeting a) The SOCIETY shall in each calendar year convene an annual general meeting of its members. b) The annual general meeting shall be held on such day as the COUNCIL determines. c) The annual general meeting shall be specified as such in the notice convening it.

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d) The ordinary business of the annual general meeting shall be: i. to confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting and of any general meeting held since that meeting; ii. to receive from the COUNCIL reports upon the transactions of the SOCIETY during the last preceding financial year; iii. to elect members of the COUNCIL; and iv. at each Annual Meeting in every year, an Auditor shall be appointed by resolution, who shall hold office until the next Annual Meeting, but shall be eligible for re-election. The auditor shall audit the accounts of the SOCIETY previously to the Annual Meeting, and a statement showing the financial position of the SOCIETY and examined and certified by the auditor, shall be sent to each member ten days before the date of the meeting, and laid before every Annual Meeting. e) The financial year of the SOCIETY shall end on the 31st Day of December in each year. f) The annual general meeting may transact special business of which notice is given in accordance with these Rules. g) The annual general meeting shall be in addition to any other general meeting that may be held in the same year.

7.9 Special General Meeting a) All general meetings other than the annual general meetings shall be called special general meetings. b) The COUNCIL may, whenever it thinks fit, convene a special general meeting of the SOCIETY and where, but for this sub-clause, more than fifteen (15) months would lapse between annual general meetings, shall convene a special general meeting before the expiration of that period. c) The COUNCIL shall on the requisition in writing of any ten (10) members of the SOCIETY, convene a special general meeting of the SOCIETY. d) The requisition for a special general meeting shall state the objects of the meeting and shall be signed by the members making the requisition and be sent to the address of the secretary and may consist of several documents in a like form, each signed by one or more of the members making the requisition. e) If the COUNCIL does not cause a special general meeting to be held within one (1) month after the date on which the requisition is sent to the address of the secretary, the members making the requisition, or any of them, may convene a special general meeting to be held not later than three (3) months after that date. f) A special general meeting convened by members in pursuance of these Rules shall be convened in the same manner as nearly as possible as that in which those meetings are convened by the COUNCIL and all reasonable expenses incurred in convening the meeting shall be refunded by the SOCIETY to the persons incurring the expense.

7.10 Notice of Meeting a) The Secretary of the SOCIETY shall, at least thirty (30) days before the date fixed for holding an annual or special general meeting of the SOCIETY, cause to be sent to each member of the SOCIETY at their address appearing in the register of 118 |

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members, a notice by pre-paid post stating the place, date and time of the meeting and the nature of the business to be transacted at the meeting. b) No business other than that set out in the notice convening the meeting shall be transacted at any annual general or special meeting. c) A member desiring to bring any business before a meeting may give notice of that business in writing to the secretary, who shall include that business in the notice calling the next general meeting after the receipt of the notice.

7.11 Proceedings at Meetings a) Any meeting may be adjourned as the members present there-at shall resolve. b) The President of the SOCIETY, or in their absence, the Vice-President, or in their absence, any member then elected for the purpose by the members present, shall take the chair at all meetings. c) All questions and matters brought before Annual and Special General Meetings shall be decided by a two thirds majority of 20% of the Full and Financial Members eligible to vote of the members present [and written and or electronic votes received], each member having one vote, and in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote, in addition to their vote as a member. d) At all Annual General and Special General Meetings of the SOCIETY ten members shall form a quorum. Every question submitted to a meeting shall be decided in the first instance by a show of hands and the count of written and or electronic votes; and in the case of an equality of votes the Chairman shall, both on a show of hands/written/electronic vote and at a poll, have a casting vote in addition to the vote to which they are entitled as a member. e) Each member shall have one vote. Written and or electronic votes will be accepted but there shall be no voting by proxy. f) Polling:

i. At any meeting, a poll may be demanded by the Chairman, or by a

member or members entitled to vote provided such demand is made

before a member has voted by a show of hands

ii. If a poll be demanded as aforesaid, it shall be taken in such manner and

at such time and place as the Chairman of the meeting may direct, and

either at once or after an interval or adjournment not exceeding one month

and the result of the poll shall be deemed to be a resolution of the meeting

at which the poll was demanded.

iii. The demand for a poll may be withdrawn 7.12 Notices All notices required by the Rules to be given to members shall be deemed to have been duly given if served personally upon a member or if posted to a member addressed to him in a prepaid letter at their last known place of abode as recorded in the books of the SOCIETY. 7.13 Secretary and Registrar a) The Council of Management will appoint a person with responsibilities to be the secretary of the SOCIETY. 2014 Journal of Record | 119

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b) The Council of Management will appoint a person with responsibilities to be the registrar of the SOCIETY. c) The Secretary of the SOCIETY shall keep minutes of the resolutions and proceedings of each general meeting and each COUNCIL meeting in books provided for that purpose together with a record of the names of persons present at COUNCIL meetings. d) The Secretary shall be the corresponding and recording officer of the SOCIETY. They shall be subject to direction through the President of the COUNCIL and shall be responsible for the carrying out of all acts, decisions and transactions determined by the COUNCIL. They shall issue notices of all meetings and shall send a written or printed copy by mail to the postal address of each member entitled to such notice setting forth the matters to be discussed. e) The Registrar shall receive, scrutinise and report to the COUNCIL on all applications for entry of cattle. f) Except as otherwise provided in these Rules, the Secretary shall keep in their custody or under their control all books, documents and securities of the SOCIETY. g) The Registrar shall keep in their custody or under their control the herd register and all documents pertaining to it.

7.14 Treasurer The Council of Management will appoint a person with responsibilities to be the treasurer of the SOCIETY. a) The Treasurer of the SOCIETY will:

i. be responsible for cash, funds and securities belonging to the SOCIETY;

ii. collect and receive all monies due to the SOCIETY and make all payments authorised by the SOCIETY, such payments to be made by cheque;

iii. keep correct accounts and books showing the financial affairs of the

SOCIETY with full details of all receipts and expenditure connected with the

activities of the SOCIETY. b) All cheques, drafts, bills of exchange, promissory notes and other negotiable instruments shall be signed by any two (2) of four (4) members of COUNCIL nominated by the COUNCIL. 7.15 Availability of Records All books, documents and securities of the SOCIETY shall be made available at a reasonable place and time as determined by the COUNCIL for inspection by any financial member of the SOCIETY upon such member giving the secretary reasonable notice of their desire to inspect the same.

7.16 Accounts and Audit a) True accounts shall be kept of all monies received and expended by the SOCIETY, the matters in respect of which such receipts and expenditure take place, and of the assets, credits and liabilities of the SOCIETY, in books of accounts which shall be kept at the registered office of the SOCIETY or at such other place or places as the SOCIETY thinks fit. b) At each annual meeting in every year an auditor shall be appointed by resolution, who shall hold office until the next annual meeting, but shall be eligible for re 120 |

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appointment. The auditor shall audit the accounts of the SOCIETY prior to the Annual General Meeting, and a statement showing the financial position of the SOCIETY and examined and certified by the auditor, shall be sent to each member ten (10) days before the date of the meeting and laid before every annual meeting. c) The financial year of the SOCIETY shall end on 31st December in each year.

7.17 Seal a) The SOCIETY shall have a Common Seal bearing the words “New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Incorporated” which seal shall be fixed to all deeds and documents required to be sealed. b) Such seal, when required to be affixed to any deed or document, shall be fixed thereto by two members of the COUNCIL, in the presence of the Secretary. c) Such seal shall be kept at the registered office of the SOCIETY in the custody of the Secretary.

8 WINDING UP OR CANCELLATION a) The SOCIETY may be wound up if it shall be deemed expedient by a special resolution proposed at an extraordinary general meeting of the SOCIETY called specially for that purpose by notice in accordance with these Rules and provided such resolution is carried by a simple majority of the Full Members of the SOCIETY. b) If upon the winding up or dissolution of this SOCIETY there remains after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever, the same shall not be paid to or distributed among the members of the SOCIETY, but shall be given or transferred to some other charitable institution or charitable institutions having objects similar to the objects of the SOCIETY, to be determined by the members of the SOCIETY, at or before the time of dissolution, or in default thereof, by such Judge of the Supreme Court as may have or acquire jurisdiction in the matter.

9 ALTERATION OF RULES AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSES Subject to the provisions of “the Incorporated Societies Act, 1908”, any Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting may by vote in the ordinary way alter, modify or replace any of these Rules or provide any new rule, provided that notice of motion shall be given to the Secretary in writing at least six weeks before the date of any such meeting and notification thereof posted to all members at least two weeks before such date. No addition to or alteration or recession of the rules shall be approved if it affects the nonprofit aims, personal benefit clause or the winding up clause, unless required by law.

The provisions and effect of this clause shall not be removed from this document and shall be included and implied in any replacement.

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10 INDEMNITY The COUNCIL and each and every member thereof respectively shall be fully indemnified by and out of the funds of the SOCIETY against any loss, damage, expense or liability incurred by reason of or in connection with any legal proceedings instituted against them or any of them for any act done, omitted or suffered in relation to the performance or professed performance of their official duties.

The Council of Management and Officers of the Society shall be liable for any loss attributable to their own dishonesty or to the wilful commission by him of an act known by him to be a breach of trust.

11 REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS All Regulations and By-Laws of the SOCIETY for the time being in force shall be deemed to form part of these Rules.

Redgorton David & Jenny Wilson

‘Redgorton’ is the name of the property at Garry River, Glentui, North Canterbury, farmed by David and Jenny Wilson. David was born in Edinburgh and “Redgorton” was also the name of his parent’s home in Scotland.

Jenny hails from Timaru and met David in the early 1960’s when he was a cadet with Port Line. Later, David joined the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, the support service to the Royal Navy. He served in many interesting parts of the world, from the Caribbean to Northern Norway to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia to the Gulf and Kuwait after the war in that area. They were married in Scotland and lived initially in Edinburgh. After their daughter Kate was born they moved to a village in Kinross-shire.

Nigel, their son, was born in 1979 and the family remained in Kinnesswood until the move to New Zealand in 1987.

As a lad, David used to stay with a farming cousin of his father’s and he dreamed of owning his own piece of land - the fishing opportunities NZ offered also appealed! A property at West Melton 25 kms west of Christchurch, was found, 20 acres to begin with rising later to 72 acres - where a small Angus breeding herd was farmed with Jenny learning a lot about animal care especially in the months David was away at sea! After approximately seven years, David took early retirement and by then, he had formed an interest in farming deer. This started with finishing deer for the venison market. It was decided that it would be more efficient to breed their own deer so the move was made to the 300 acre farm at Garry River in 2005. The farm is located in the foothills with an annual rainfall of approximately 1200 mms., and has a balance of flats and downs. The farm now runs 350 breeding hinds and uses Elk and Wapiti terminal sires. The progeny, after weaning, are sent to a finishing farm near Ashburton.

In conjunction with the deer, there is a Highland Fold, “Redgorton” The cattle are used for cleaning up pastures in rotation with the deer as well as keeping lane ways and a river flat area grazed. Highland cattle were chosen for their hardiness in this foothill situation as well as being a touch of Home. At present the Fold has six breeding cows, six replacement heifers and four mixed aged steers. The cows are predominantly Abberley/Southall breeding and were mated to “Jack of Beannachadh”. A Bull calf, named Teddy had to be hand raised last year and was an instant favourite with the Woofers, who help on the farm. The Fold has now reached a comfortable number of breeding animals and this year they have been crossed with a Polled Shorthorn bull with the intention of selling beef calves. It is intended that replacement animals be kept as pure bred Highlands.

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Access to the property is through the Garry River - not over it, through it! This can sometimes be an inconvenience but it is worth that to live in this scenic part of NZ’s paradise.

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Kruz-z Lochalshe

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Fold Name Green Dales Glen Matheson Northbrook Rustic Rose Farm Cuil nan Lochan Tysdale

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Address 190 Harris Road RD1 Woodville 332 Mangaone South Road RD 1 Waikanae 131 Te Horo Beach Road RD 1 Otaki 94 Parenga Rd Te Horo RD 2 Otaki 95 Parenga Rd RD 2 Otaki 83 Venice St Martinborough PO Box 81 Martinborough Sumwot Shaggi Fold617 Norfolk Road RD 1 Carterton 278 Mangamahoe Central Road RD 2 Masterton 801 Longbush Road RD 4 Masterton 166 Rewa Rewa Rd RD 14 Tinui Masterton 918 Ohariu Valley Road Johnsonville Wellington 51 Takarau Gorge Rd Ohariu Valley Wellington PO Box 1187 Wellington PO Box 17 058 Karori Wellington PO Box 15410 Miramar Wellington PO Box 83096 Johnsonville Wellington Maranui CMB 9 Maitai Maitai Nelson 54 Upper Stanley Brook Road RD 2 Wakefield PO Box 415 Motueka AH& JM Mill P O Box 2 Upper Moutere Nelson PO Box 6011 Riwaka 244 George Harvey Road RD 1 Upper Moutere 33 Tasman View Rd RD 1 Nelson 204 Ching Road RD 2 Upper Moutere Bulford Road RD 2 Rai Valley Oakwood Lane208 Hospital Road East Witherlea Blenheim Benhopai RD 6 Blenheim 659 Bay Road Oxford PO Box 534 Rangiora 170 Summerhill Road RD 1 Rangiora 303 Yaxleys Road RD 2 Rangiora

Postcode 4997 5391 5581 5582 5582 5711 5741 5791 5882 5884 5894 6037 6037 6140 6147 6243 6440 7010 7096 7143 7144 7160 7173 7173 7175 7192 7201 7276 7430 7440 7471 7472

Phone 06 376 5992 04-2933234 06 364 3081 06 3642447 06-3646082 06 3066046 06 3068488 06-3775983 06 3725778 06 3727896 06 3726990 04-4774484 04 4781034 04 5660091 04 476 6951 06 3727896 04-9390206 03 5468260 03-5224365 03 5268755 03 5432704 03 5288428 03-5432006 03 5469433 03 526 7019 03-5716149 03 577 8449 03 5724873 03 3121571 0273 310310 03-3125801 0274531741 nandcweldon@xtra.co.nz rcolbourne@doc.govt.nz rowzee.lee@gmail.com info@kintore.co.nz bilda@wise.net.nz selsorahc@hotmail.com alex.deliefde@gmail.com pvieno@hotmail.com esther@livingstonassociates.co.nz bakin@xtra.co.nz mia_s.k@hotmail.com jmfenaughty@clear.net.nz strathnairn@gmail.com george@sfc.co.nz haggis@farmside.co.nz friendly@xtra.co.nz sparks@farmside.co.nz milltyme@gmail.com hans@thewoodworker.co.nz daveross@clear.net.nz vicky.pattinson@btinternet.Com fau1kner@xtra.co.nz leovraivalley@xtra.co.nz edwinh@xnet.co.nz benhopai@ruralinzone.net grantandwendy@gmail.com karl.kohle@scorch.co.nz achnaba@live.com vicky@sclnz.com

Email andrew@contractfencing.co.nz hills_view@paradise.net.nz

FOOTNOTE:

Address Dixons Road RD 2 Rangiora 272 Barkers Road RD 2 Rangiora 180 Garry River Road RD 3 Rangiora 237 Wards Rd RD 5 Rangiora 489 Two Chain Road RD 6 Rangiora 77 Denby Road RD 1 Oxford 2601 Wards Rd RD 1 Darfield Kinnairdy Coal Track Road RD 1 Christchurch 1106 Sandy Knolls Rd RD 1 Christchurch Aylesbury Park92 Station Road RD 1 Christchurch 34 Armack Drive RD 7 Christchurch 524 Springston Rolleston Road RD 8 Christchurch 84 Millbrook Lane RD 2 Kaiapoi 232 Whites Road RD 2 Kaiapoi 23 Velino Place RD 2 Kaiapoi 418 Mandeville Rd RD 2 Kaiapoi 145 Somerton Road RD 2 Ashburton 405 upper Downs Rd RD 8 Ashburton PO Box 27 Karamea PO Box 27 Karamea 59 Matai Rd RD 1 Dobson West Coast 33 Guise Street Te Muka 8 Iverach Rd Temuka P O Box 362 Timaru PO Box 4080 Highfield Timaru PO Box 32 Geraldine 255 Fairview Rd RD 2 Timaru 1127 Beaconsfield Road RD 2 Timaru 519 Seadown Road RD 3 Timaru 246 Landsborough Road RD 4 Timaru 412 Gleniti Road RD 4 Timaru 452 Fraser Rd RD 5 Timaru Abberley Heights Kowhatu Road RD 7 Waimate 284 Broad Gully Road RD 9 Waimate This list reflects those members whose membership fees were paid as of 30 June 2014.

Name J Bruerton J & J Kay GD& JA Wilson Steans Family Trust S Gerrard N & L Hodgson G & S Down M & S FraserMilne J & K Taylor K Bethell L Colsell& A Familton J & M Forrest J & S Howard J & H O’Mahoney D & B Jose J & G Campbell W & C Christie Wakare Ltd K Currie P & F Currie S Swensson & N Hobart C & J Wood Epworth Highlands G Allinson A Wilson-Jones A & A Anderson B & S Burleigh D & L George B & S Trounce H & J Moorhead I Gould & A Denton M Douglas H & B Prescott-Ballagh A & H Cameron

Sorted by: Postcode

Postcode 7472 7472 7473 7475 7476 7495 7571 7671 7671 7671 7677 7678 7691 7692 7692 7692 7772 7778 7864 7864 7872 7920 7920 7940 7942 7956 7972 7972 7973 7974 7974 7975 7977 7979

03-3188066 03-3181232 03 318 1929 03 347 8081 03-3474378 03 3270440 03 312 0519 03 312 0152 03-3120625 03-3022656 03-3039173 03 782 6848 03 782 6848 03 732 3189 03-6159036 021557041 0274933034 03-6861328 03 6938774 03-6883850 03 6864975 03 688 2322 03 687 7122 03-6861807 03 6862214 03-6891340 03-6894753

Phone 03-3138863 03 3128322 03 310 3003 0274335453 03 312 0533 03-3123577

bairdbuildingg@yahoo.co.nz can.train@xtra.co.nz karmec1@xtra.co.nz a_anderson@xtra.co.nz b.s_burleigh@xtra.co.nz dmgeorge.nz@gmail.com duff.creek@xtra.co.nz hamish@martinwakefield.co.nz igould@actrix.co.nz msd@paradise.net.nz abberley@xtra.co.nz

djose@xtra.co.nz traken@xtra.co.nz wcchristie@ruralinzone.net salvesen@farmside.co.nz p.f.currie@vodafone.co.nz p.f.currie@vodafone.co.nz nicksabs@ihug.co.nz

Email judybruerton@xtra.co.nz johnkay@scorch.co.nz redgorton@farmside.co.nz barry.steans@arcs.co.nz gerrard@netspeed.net.nz nehod@actrix.co.nz 1greg.down@gmail.com frasermilnes@xtra.co.nz karl.working@clear.net.nz chigwell@ihug.co.nz lesley_colsell@hotmail.com jrajforrest@xtra.co.nz wevegonebatty@slingshot.co.nz

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Name A& J Cave H & B Naylor J Walker N Weldon R Colbourne D Lee S & D McGrigor J & B Coley R Thorpe A de Liefde R Clutton & P Vieno I Mitchell & E Livingston J Baker & L Jenkin M Sherwood King J& J Fenaughty P Simpson G & A Evans-Morgan G A Dawson M & J Friend P & L McIntosh Milltyme Trust V & H Strub Balnagown Estate Ltd D & V Pattinson B & S Faulkner F & B Leov The Harris Family Trust A & D Shanks G & W Redwood K & C Kohle B & E McLellan V Quentin de Manson

Sorted by: Postcode

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www.abberley.co.nz

Website

www.strathnairn.co.nz

www.strathnairn.co.nz

www.kintore.co.nz

Website

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Curriemea Clover Creek Flaxburn Epworth Highlands Claremont Highlanz Stenness Abby Green Carn Fhionn Phar Cup Farm Landsborough Downs McAnnalou Tantallon Abberley Glen Rowan

Rolleston Downs Alecca Millbrook Araglin Ballachulish Traken Skeoch Pentland

Fold Name Munro The Mac Redgorton Bannockcreag Steves Highland Cattle Beannachadh Corelli Kinnairdy Breckenridge

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Rewa Rewa Ngaruru Bakin Farm Roseberry Fenaughty Kyloes Strathnairn Wyn-diaz Maranui Broom Styx Herring Stream Highland Hannon Mary North West Balnagown Animal Farm Harakeke Kintail Oakwood Benhopai Ben Kyn Loburn Heights Ile Fold Serenity

Tokoeka Montagnac Kintore Sumwot Shaggi Selsorahc

Fold Name Rathlyn Tayvallich

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Address 204 Bennett Rd RD 22 Geraldine 171 Guthries Road Christchurch 133 Turners Road Styx Christchurch Mann Road RD 1 Outram 59 Camp Road RD 2 Dunedin Otokia Kuru Bush Road East RD 1 Brighton 276 Otokia Kuri Bush Road East RD 1 Brighton 48 Hall Rd RD 2 Milton 173 Camphill Road RD 2 Wanaka 22 Brinkburn Street Oamaru 11 Arthur Street Oamaru 56 Stuart St Holmes Hill Oamaru PO Box 11 Kurow 666 Palmerston-Dunback Road RD 3 Palmerston RD 19D Totara Oamaru 21 Hedges Road RD 1K Oamaru 563 Wairuna Settlement Rd RD 2 Clinton 2262 Otautau-Tuatapere Rd RD 1 Tuatapere 14 Albany St Gore 767 Wyndham Rd RD 4 Gore 251 Wilsons Crossing Rd Tussock Creek RD 1 Winton 109 Cowie Road South RD 2 Winton 193 Woodlands Cemetery Road RD 1 Invercargill 486 Tokanui Gorge Road Highway RD 5 Invercargill 1215 Niagara Tokanui Road RD 1 Tokanui 317 Mimihau School Road RD 2 Wyndham 960 Wildwood Road Sunbury Victoria 3429 Australia Erinmist White Flag Road, Bowning NSW 2582 Australia

Postcode 7992 8051 8083 9073 9077 9091 9091 9220 9382 9400 9401 9401 9446 9483 9492 9494 9584 9691 9710 9774 9781 9782 9871 9875 9884 9892

Phone 03-6937499 03-3237051 03-3239180 03-4861557 03-4761383 03-4811775 03-4811777 03 4174031 03-4434636 03-4342554 03 434 7717 03 4348587 03-4387781 03 465 0755 03-4346149 03-4372992 03 4157770 03 2255479 032083705 03-2038980 03 2217330 03-2361103 03 231 3334 03-2395511 03 2468849 03-2064530 03-97409010 0061-262272835

Name Kevin Townsend Hannah Walton Eric & Cella Au Mike & CLaire Yeoman Pia Johns Sharon Quinn & Ross Wilson John & Petra Paterson Rod Clutton & Patrizia Vieno Uwe Gramann Epworth Highlands Marilyn Douglas Vincent & Jane Leith Neko McDonald

Sorted by: Membership Type

Address Tauranga Auckland Auckland Drury Mt Maunganui Hamilton Cambridge Masterton Darfield Temuka Timaru Gore New Plymouth

Membership Type Associate Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Full Junior

New Zealand Highland Cattle Society | New Members 01-01-12 to 30-06-14

FOOTNOTE:

Name D & P Leslie A Taylor I & A Walker I & L Tregonning L & G Samuels G & C Watts M & E McLellan R Hutton G & J Reid P Rae N Harrex & P Eatherley N & R Rayne D, K & F Sutton R Stocks Tr & D Lee L Anderson & D Liddicoat D Sanders R & F Brown V & J Leith S Muir K & S Devery Neustroski Family Trust Inchbrook Farm P/ship L & L Smith A & C Crosswell R & J Bulling G & K Hastie C & K Shepherd

Sorted by: Postcode Email graliedwpk@hotmail.com ae.taylor@xtra.co.nz ianwalker@xtra.co.nz tregon-wee.ben@xtra.co.nz katischa@xtra.co.nz pottidoon@actrix.co.nz eleanorm@taieri.co.nz hutton@farmside.co.nz greid@ihug.co.nz p.rae@xtra.co.nz nharrex@xtra.co.nz nrrayne@xtra.co.nz waitangi@farmside.co.nz rjanj@yahoo.co.nz divert@es.co.nz langside.nz@gmail.com cornish@xnet.co.nz roydenbrown@woosh.co.nz vincentleith@gmail.com rowalan@woosh.co.nz k.sdevery@woosh.co.nz neustroski@woosh.co.nz keen2farm@xtra.co.nz lsmith@jameshargest.school.nz l-bundy@wnation.net.nz rjbulling@hotmail.com hasties@bairnsley.com kyloes@ennerdalehighlands.com

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Website

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Ennerdale

Fold Name Gralie Sruthan Madison Bendemere Springhill Pottidoon Auchinairn Mac Rose Loanhead Cragniue Rocklands Rayne Croft Kirkliston Thistle Do Torphine Langside Tre-Pol-Pen Thistle Lea Fleoid Balgaidh Glenshee Fenham Strathvale Inchbrook Fantail Rise Kinellan Glenkye

B |

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Herd Name Duisdale Fleoid Balgaidh Highlanders Glen Moir Red Dragon Highlands Rewa Rewa Runrig Mains Snowline Tantallon Water Lane

Sorted by: Fold Name

Number 825 827 832 824 828 826 831 830 829

Code YEO LEI QUI GRA CLU PAJ MCD DOU JOH

Name Mike & CLaire Yeoman Vincent & Jane Leith Sharon Quinn & Ross Wilson Uwe Gramann Rod Clutton & Patrizia Vieno John & Petra Paterson Neko McDonald Marilyn Douglas Pia Johns

New Zealand Highland Cattle Society | Fold Registrations 01-01-12 to 30-06-14

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Area Drury Gore Hamilton Darfield Masterton Cambridge New Plymouth Timaru Mt Maunganui

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10-Sep-12 17-Oct-12 20-Sep-13 03-Oct-12 14-Sep-12

FOOTNOTE:

YAY2

CRZ1

98200035649774 982000359020299 4037456/12/4 4037456/12/7 4037456/12/2

MUZ6

TSZ1 TSZ5 TSZ7

F

PX

P4 F P4 P2 P4

F

F F F

PX F P4 P4 P3 F PX PX P4

Gd

NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM

Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Caesar of Pottidoon Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich

NM NM NM NM NM

Bairnsley of Munro Baxter of Munro Bairnsley of Munro Baxter of Munro Bairnsley of Munro

NM Red Bull of Munro

Red

AI

Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw

Yellow NM Borderreach Ardubh

Red Red Brindle Black Yellow

Red

Red AI Campbell Og of Killara Brindle AI James of Cruachan Yellow NM Braco Saxon

Red Red Red Yellow White Red Black Red Dun

Colour AI/ Sire

F

F

F F F F F

F

F F F

F F F PX F F F F F

P4 F P3 P3 P2 F P4 P4 P3

Gr

Claddagh Claire May

Hannah of Stenness Andra of Glenange (ce) Morga of Stenness Beverley of Caladh an da Eilean Eilish of Stenness

Peigi of Munro

F

P4

P3 F P3 P1 P3

F

Casair of Thistle Lea F Marjorie 2nd of Thistle Lea F Bianca Ruadh of Loburn Heights F

Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills Braco Fionnaghal Pebbles of Te Mata Hills Jade of Te Mata Hills Gilleena of Te Mata Hills Lillybelle of Te Mata Hills Sorrento Storm of Te Mata Hills Petra of Te Mata Hills Erica of Leith

Dam

UK DHO950002 Glenburn Sabrae

NZ 5625

NZ 6912 NZ 5954 NZ 6912 NZ 5954 NZ 6912

NZ 4582

A 5954 A 1326 NZ 5567

NZ 3581 NZ 3581 NZ 3581 NZ 5960 NZ 3581 NZ 3581 NZ 3581 NZ 3581 NZ 3581

Gr SHB

M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson M & C Yeoman M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson

Last/Present Owner

W & C Christie W & C Christie W & C Christie W & C Christie W & C Christie

NZ 3631 G & C Watts

NZ 4630 D & G Clarke

NZ 6448 NZ 5031 NZ 3584 NZ 4105 NZ 5761

NZ 6914 J Bruerton

NZ 7376 R & F Brown NZ 7462 R & F Brown NZ 5780 R & F Brown

NZ 6546 NZ 1891 NZ 7483 NZ 7085 NZ 5481 NZ 7482 NZ 6546 NZ 6100 NZ 4556

DHB

The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Register was established in February 1994. All Cattle born before this date were inspected by appointed inspectors and given a Grade, according to their written records or their obvious Highland ancestry, under which they could enter the Society Register. All cattle born since this date have to comply with the rules as set out in the Society Consitution.

18-Aug-11 M

1 E & N Clark NZ 8134 Glenburn Lord Muir

F

25-Jan-13

F F M M M

M

F F F

1 D & G Clarke NZ 8198 Claddagh Chloe

W & C Christie Hannah of Skeoch Andra of Skeoch Ossian of Skeoch Linford of Skeoch Allan of Skeoch

5 NZ 8159 NZ 8160 NZ 8183 NZ 8184 NZ 8185

25-Sep-12 30-Sep-12 13-Oct-12

05-Oct-12

R & F Brown Casair 2nd of Thistle Lea Marjorie 3rd of Thistle Lea Bianca of Thistle Lea

3 NZ 8166 NZ 8167 NZ 8168

F F F F F F F F F

05-Jul-12 03-Jan-13 23-Jun-13 29-Jun-13 05-Jul-13 10-Jul-13 16-Jul-13 14-Aug-13 20-Sep-13

4012346 12 47 4012346 12 50 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 TMA7

Sex ID

D.o.B

1 J Bruerton NZ 8197 Austin of Munro

AnimalName M McLeod & C Atkinson Figlia Rosso of Te Mata Hills Abbighal of Te Mata Hills Uluru of Te Mata Hills Tiki of Te Mata Hills Dolomite of Te Mata Hills Maggie of Te Mata Hills Bella Ragazza Nera of Te Mata Hills Dactylanthus of Te Mata Hills Melanite of Te Mata Hills

Herdbk 9 NZ 8130 NZ 8131 NZ 8153 NZ 8154 NZ 8155 NZ 8156 NZ 8157 NZ 8158 NZ 8190

Sorted by: Breeder

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01-Sep-13 F 17-Sep-13 F 01-Oct-13 F

01-Oct-13 F

09-Jun-13 F

12-Jun-13 F 18-Jun-13 M 01-Dec-12 F

K & S Devery Fenham Merida Rainaild of Fenham Seodag of Fenham

3 NZ 8225 NZ 8226 NZ 8227 1 T & M Horan NZ 8230 Loughmore Breda 1 D & J Humphrey NZ 8196 Sheana of Strathellon 3 NZ 8150 NZ 8151 NZ 8161

F F

P1 P1

F

F P2 P3

P3 P2 PX

NM White Pumice of Kruz-z NM White Pumice of Kruz-z

NM Eadon Shadow

NM Robbie of Dun Breattan

Yellow NM Braco Ulster Red NM Stewart of Pottidoon Dun NM Stewart of Pottidoon

Dun

Dun

Red NM Braco Ulster Red NM Braco Ulster Black NM Braco Ulster

Brindle NM Callum of Dun Breattan Red NM Callum of Dun Breattan

Red Red

Yellow NM Caesar Ruadh of Loburn Heights Yellow NM Caesar Ruadh of Loburn Heights

NZ 6291

NZ 6369 NZ 6369 NZ 6369

NZ 7856 NZ 7856

NZ 7809 NZ 7809

NZ 7590 NZ 7590

NZ 2354 NZ 2354

F NZ 6369 P4 NZ 7622 P4 NZ 7622

PX NZ 7869

F

F F F

F F

F F

F F

F F

Gr SHB

01-Oct-10 24-Aug-13 13-Sep-13 23-Sep-13 27-Sep-13 09-Oct-13 19-Oct-13 11-Nov-13

1 J & M Lynch NZ 8141 Opal of Judge Valley Highlands 7 NZ 8217 NZ 8218 NZ 8219 NZ 8220 NZ 8221 NZ 8222 NZ 8223

06-Aug-12 16-Feb-13 04-Mar-13

J & J McMurray Macca Lady Bly Macca Casey Macca Celia L Putt Nina of Littlecreek Black Bear of Littlecreek Caccie of Littlecreek Katreena of Littlecreek

3 NZ 8136 NZ 8137 NZ 8138 4 NZ 8169 NZ 8170 NZ 8171 NZ 8195

Mackenzie of Pottidoon Shania of Tunipo Pottidoon Pippa

Sheela of Strathellon

Braco Freya

Fenham Ayshling McAilis of Glenburn Caela of Fenham

Scarlett of Graeleen Maisie of Heywood

Braco Faoilte Glenburn Brechin

Merle of Glenange Melanie of Abberley

P2 P1 F

P1

F

F P1 P2

F P2

F F

A A

Last/Present Owner

NZ 6754 R Hutton NZ 7287 R Hutton NZ 5464 R Hutton

NZ 7808 D & J Humphrey

NZ 6968 T & M Horan

NZ 7517 K & S Devery NZ 5392 K & S Devery NZ 7625 K & S Devery

NZ 6417 L Devcich NZ 6447 L Devcich

NZ 6656 D Cruse NZ 4991 D Cruse

NZ 1576 R & T Connelly NZ 4731 R & T Connelly

NZ 6907 R Colbourne NZ 5854 R Colbourne

DHB

F F F F

F F F

F

F F F F F F F

F

LCZ10 LCZ8 LCA11 LCA12

QEZ1 QEZ4 QEZ5

4052694/21

KXA95 KXA96 KXA99 KXA100 KXA102 KXA104 KXA106

4030858 10 2

P3 P3 P3 P3

F F F

P2

F P3 F P3 PX P3 F

P4

982000358778739 P2

F

NM

NM NM NM NM NM NM NM

Red Black Dun Red

Red Red Red

NM NM NM NM

NM NM NM

Black NM

Red Red Red Red Red Red Red

White NM

Red

Yellow NM

Gd Colour AI/

Rock Hill Columbus Rock Hill Columbus Rock Hill Columbus Rock Hill Columbus

Washington Clag Eun 1st of Strathnairn Alex of Macca Alex of Macca

Woodstock of Te Mata Hills

Chesterhope Freddie Chesterhope Freddie Chesterhope Freddie Chesterhope Freddie Chesterhope Freddie Chesterhope Freddie Chesterhope Freddie

Braco Typhoon

Braco Sterling

Arthur of Morangie

Sire

F F F F

F F F

PX

F F F F F F F

F

F

F

Gr

NZ 7656 NZ 7656 NZ 7656 NZ 7656

NZ 7495 NZ 8010 NZ 8010

NZ 7780

NZ 7653 NZ 7653 NZ 7653 NZ 7653 NZ 7653 NZ 7653 NZ 7653

NZ 5867

NZ 5332

NZ 6965

SHB

Treena of Littlecreek Tracie of Littlecreek Tracie of Littlecreek Treena of Littlecreek

Braco Lady Siobhan Pirie Brae Sugar Pirie Brae Ezmeralda

Chelsea 2nd of Dunvegan of Skye

Jeanie Gow of Kellean Kitty of Kellean Harriet Yates of Kellean Ceit of Kellean Fia of Kellean Issie of Kellean Buntie Yates of Kellean

Catherine of Pottidoon

Jenna of Stone Fields

Braco Rhona

Dam

P2 P2 P2 P2

F F F

P1

F P2 F P2 P4 P2 F

P3

P1

F

Gr

NZ 7502 NZ 7501 NZ 7501 NZ 7502

NZ 5181 NZ 7447 NZ 7448

NZ 6676

NZ 7487 NZ 7113 NZ 7489 NZ 7110 NZ 5175 NZ 5908 NZ 7116

NZ 5465

NZ 6949

NZ 6654

DHB

L Putt L Putt L Putt L Putt

J & J McMurray J & J McMurray J & J McMurray

P Gilling

S & D Maclean S & D Maclean S & D Maclean S & D Maclean S & D Maclean S & D Maclean S & D Maclean

C Plowman

F Lovatt & C & A de Klerk

K Leslie

Last/Present Owner

The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Register was established in February 1994. All Cattle born before this date were inspected by appointed inspectors and given a Grade, according to their written records or their obvious Highland ancestry, under which they could enter the Society Register. All cattle born since this date have to comply with the rules as set out in the Society Consitution.

21-Sep-12 03-Sep-12 16-Sep-13 16-Oct-13

02-Mar-13

1 S & K McLeod NZ 8186 Killiecrankie Pansy

S & D Maclean Jackie Gow of Kellean Kaymen of Kellean Hillary Yates of Kellean Cara of Kellean Fern of Kellean Effie of Kellean Bronte Yates of Kellean

19-Dec-11

1 F Lovatt, C & A de Klerk NZ 8172 Ruby of Rustic Rose Farm

F

F

14-Aug-13

13/6

Sex ID

D.o.B

Herdbk AnimalName 1 K Leslie NZ 8224 Rhona of Kyloe

Sorted by: Breeder

FOOTNOTE:

Gr

Peg 5th of Durness (Imp. Aus) P2 Leeah Dawn of Gathbodhan (Imp. Aus) P4

Dam

The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Register was established in February 1994. All Cattle born before this date were inspected by appointed inspectors and given a Grade, according to their written records or their obvious Highland ancestry, under which they could enter the Society Register. All cattle born since this date have to comply with the rules as set out in the Society Consitution.

MRA1 MRA2 5Z

4024347/15 P2

QXA1

VYA1-13 VYA3-13 VYA4-13

4052253/46 F 4052253/47 P3

AZK13 AZK14

CQZ42 CQZ44

Sire

Yellow NM Braco White Lightning White NM Braco White Lightning

Colour AI/

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FOOTNOTE:

29-Dec-13 F 03-Jan-14 F

2 L Devcich NZ 8228 Gypsy of Igrane NZ 8229 Bria of Igrane

R Hutton Bonnie of Mac Rose Hamish of Mac Rose (Interim Reg.) Mary of Mac Rose

20-Aug-13 F 10-Sep-13 F

2 D Cruse NZ 8181 Fiona of Kruz-z NZ 8182 Bonnie of Kruz-z

Gd

2081120/20 P3 2081120/21 PX

Sex ID

20-Jan-13 F 25-Jan-13 F

D.o.B

05-Jan-12 F 11-Feb-12 F

AnimalName R Colbourne Tokoeka Tundra Tokoeka Pearla

2 R & T Connelly NZ 8128 Adele of White Rock NZ 8129 Lois of White Rock

Herdbk 2 NZ 8188 NZ 8189

Sorted by: Breeder

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06-Nov-12 21-Oct-12 17-Oct-12 07-Sep-12 09-Jan-13

C Plowman Inness of Browntop Amber of Browntop Olly of Browntop Maggie of Browntop Rosie of Browntop R & B Pridmore Ruby Dee of Pridmore Coco of Pridmore Maisie of Pridmore

5 NZ 8142 NZ 8143 NZ 8144 NZ 8145 NZ 8202 3 NZ 8127 NZ 8152 NZ 8191

11-Jul-13 26-Jul-13 07-Aug-13 17-Jul-13 03-Dec-13 02-Sep-13 01-Oct-13 02-Aug-13 02-Jul-12 13-Jul-12

10 NZ 8162 NZ 8163 NZ 8164 NZ 8165 NZ 8176 NZ 8177 NZ 8178 NZ 8199 NZ 8200 NZ 8201 DOA1 DOA8 DOA13 DOA4 DOA42 DOA22 DOA28 DOA12 DOZ1 DOZ2

PVZ14 PVZ15

598248/23 598248/24

F F F F F F F F F F

P4 P3

P2 P2

P1 F F

F F P3 P2 P2

Sire

NM NM NM NM NM

Ruadh Illision of Leith Ruadh Illision of Leith Ruadh Illision of Leith Ruadh Illision of Leith Kirkpatrick of Hinterland

Black Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Black Brindle

NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM

Black Bear of Ruatiti Eadon Cailean Eadon Victor Eadon Victor Eadon Cailean Eadon Cailean Eadon Victor Eadon Victor Black Bear of Ruatiti Black Bear of Ruatiti

Black NM Black Bear of Ruatiti Red NM Black Bear of Ruatiti

Black NM Dunstan of Kracker Berry Red NM Dunstan of Kracker Berry

Red NM Stewart 2nd of Glenange Black NM Stewart 2nd of Glenange Yellow NM Stewart 2nd of Glenange

Red Red Red Red Red

White NM Robbie of Strowan

Colour AI/

NZ 5777 NZ 5777 NZ 5777

NZ 6607 NZ 6607 NZ 6607 NZ 6607 NZ 6377

F F F F F F F F F F

F F

NZ 3132 NZ 6386 NZ 7008 NZ 7008 NZ 6386 NZ 6386 NZ 7008 NZ 7008 NZ 3132 NZ 3132

NZ 3132 NZ 3132

P3 NZ 7702 P3 NZ 7702

F F F

F F F F F

P2 NZ 7795

Gr SHB

Braco Golden Willow Eadon Polaidh Braco Peigidh Subh Monique of Braeburn Eadon Lady Brenda Eadon Siusaidh Eadon Frances Eadon Hazel Monique of Braeburn Braco Lady Meagh

Margarina of Schaderidge Maighread of Braco

Mango of Kracker Berry Cocoa Pop of Kracker Berry

Honey of Pridmore Odhran of Selsorahc Isla Buidhe of Strathburn

Glencairn Teresa Glencairn Margo Koko of Browntop Tully of Fourglen Rosythe of Hinterland

Blizzard of Rascanneil

Dam

05-Aug-12 25-Jun-13 13-Jun-13 13-Jun-13 31-Aug-13 16-Jun-13 28-Jun-13 06-Jun-13 21-Jan-14 14-Oct-13 15-Oct-13 05-Jan-14

12 NZ 8174 NZ 8206 NZ 8207 NZ 8208 NZ 8209 NZ 8210 NZ 8211 NZ 8212 NZ 8213 NZ 8214 NZ 8215 NZ 8216

FOOTNOTE:

Last/Present Owner

C Plowman C Plowman C Plowman C Plowman C Plowman

NZ 5180 NZ 6381 NZ 3167 NZ 4438 NZ 7616 NZ 5831 NZ 6383 NZ 7721 NZ 4438 NZ 2788

D & J Sheldon D & J Sheldon D & J Sheldon D & J Sheldon D & J Sheldon D & J Sheldon E & C Au E & C Au J Falconer D & J Sheldon

NZ 5321 J & M Todd NZ 1628 J & M Todd

NZ 6970 P Pullin NZ 6971 P Pullin

NZ 5118 A McNoe NZ 7479 A McNoe NZ 7705 B Ferguson

NZ 6303 NZ 6304 NZ 7073 NZ 5680 NZ 6011

NZ 5108 B & G Peden

DHB

F F

F F F F F F F F F F F F

F

F

PDZ86 PDZ87

ZWZ38 ZWA1 ZWA2 ZWA3 ZWA4 ZWA5 ZWA7 ZWA8 ZWA10 ZWA11 ZWA12 ZWA13

46

FTY11

P4 F

F F F F F F F F F F F F

F

F

P3 P4 P4 P3 P2

Gd

Hansome of Stoney Oaks Hansome of Stoney Oaks Hansome of Stoney Oaks Hansome of Stoney Oaks Hansome of Stoney Oaks

NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM NM

Troubadour of Glen Elgin Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy Braco Flash Willy

NM Jock of Munro

NM Hagrid of Strathvale

NM NM NM NM NM

Sire

Red NM Duncan of Glenange Yellow NM Duncan of Glenange

Red Red Dun Dun Red Dun Dun Red Red Dun Dun Red

Red

Red

Red Red White White Red

Colour AI/

F F

F F F F F F F F F F F F

F

F

P4 P4 P4 P4 P4

NZ 4847 NZ 4847

NZ 5955 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867 NZ 7867

NZ 5130

NZ 4590

NZ 5077 NZ 5077 NZ 5077 NZ 5077 NZ 5077

Gr SHB

Goergia of Pottidoon Carron of Glenange

Braco Winsome Rock Hill Lisa Rock Hill Sylvia Rock Hill Cinderella Mayda of Mayfield (Imp. Aus) Niseag 1st of Rawahi Braco Winsome Rock Hill Maria Braco Fleur-de-Lis Braco Whisper Geal Rock Hill Mopsy Rock Hill Lucy

Fenella-Anne of Glen Cannich

Braco Muffet

Carrie of Stoney Oaks Penny of Stoney Oaks Legacy of Stoney Oaks Rose of Stoney Oaks Angel of Stoney Oaks

Dam

P3 F

F F F F F F F F F F F F

F

F

P2 P3 P3 P2 P1

Gr

N McDonald G & T Simons N McDonald G & T Simons G & T Simons

Last/Present Owner

C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom C Waldrom NZ 5463 G & C Watts NZ 6359 G & C Watts

NZ 4812 NZ 7507 NZ 7505 NZ 7506 NZ 6286 NZ 4381 NZ 4812 NZ 7510 NZ 3166 NZ 2290 NZ 7167 NZ 7508

NZ 5770 J & P Smyth

NZ 2790 L & L Smith

NZ 6869 NZ 5820 NZ 6868 NZ 5819 NZ 1905

DHB

The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Register was established in February 1994. All Cattle born before this date were inspected by appointed inspectors and given a Grade, according to their written records or their obvious Highland ancestry, under which they could enter the Society Register. All cattle born since this date have to comply with the rules as set out in the Society Consitution.

2 G & C Watts NZ 8179 Georgie Girl of Pottidoon NZ 8180 Pottidoon Victoria

24-Oct-12 15-Jan-13

31-Oct-12

1 J & P Smyth NZ 8175 Rosemoor Sorcha C Waldrom Rock Hill Winifred Rock Hill Melissa Rock Hill Serena Rock Hill Sybil Rock Hill Maybelline Rock Hill Nancy Rock Hill Willow Rock Hill Molly Rock Hill Fleur Rock Hill Amber Rock Hill Hazel Rock Hill Cherry

27-Dec-11

F F F F F

18-Aug-12 13-Nov-12 18-Jul-13 06-Sep-13 14-Feb-14

SOZ3 SOZ4 SOA1 SOA2 SOA3

Sex ID

D.o.B

1 L & L Smith NZ 8173 Muffet of Fantail Rise

AnimalName G & T Simons Image of Stoney Oaks Haven of Stoney Oaks Duchess of Stoney Oaks Nikita of Stoney Oaks Valentine of Stoney Oaks

Sorted by: Breeder Herdbk 5 NZ 8139 NZ 8140 NZ 8192 NZ 8193 NZ 8194

F F F F F F F F F F

P3 P3

P1 P1

A F F

F F P2 P1 P1

P3

Gr

The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Register was established in February 1994. All Cattle born before this date were inspected by appointed inspectors and given a Grade, according to their written records or their obvious Highland ancestry, under which they could enter the Society Register. All cattle born since this date have to comply with the rules as set out in the Society Consitution.

F F F F F F F F M M

F F

F F

4022394 38 4022394 39 4022394 40

982000357205162 982000357205384 982000357205292 982000357205222 982000357205308

P3

Gd

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FOOTNOTE:

14-Oct-12 27-Oct-12

2 P & V Schader NZ 8146 Shuuna of Schader Ridge NZ 8147 Schaela of Schader Ridge D & J Sheldon Eadon Wilkie Eadon Polaidh 3rd Eadon Portree Eadon Maitland Eadon Brenda Eadon Skye Eadon Frances 2nd Eadon Hazel 2nd Eadon Mortimer Eadon Menteith

16-Oct-12 06-Sep-12

2 P Pullin NZ 8204 Pepsi of Kracker Berry NZ 8205 Poppy of Kracker Berry

01-Jan-13 F 27-Mar-13 F 17-May-13 F

F F F F F

F

05-Feb-13

PEZ1

Sex ID

D.o.B

Herdbk AnimalName 1 B & G Peden NZ 8135 Pearl of Strathclyde

Sorted by: Breeder

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15-Sep-12 25-Dec-12 27-Sep-13

F F F

F F F

10-Nov-12 22-Nov-12 16-Feb-12 NQZ5 NQZ9 NQA5

NZZ3 NZZ2 NZY3

Sex ID

D.o.B

F PX P3

F F P3

Gd

Sire

Dun NM Braco Wilson White NM Braco Wilson Red NM Braco Wilson

Yellow NM Andrew of Glenange Yellow NM Andrew of Glenange Dun NM Andrew of Glenange

Colour AI/

F F F

F F F

NOTE:

Camryn of Loanhead Ivory of Fantail Rise Toffee of Hughes Highlanders

Sineag 6th of Trelissick Isla of Aonach Bheinn Ella of Highlanz

Dam

D.o.B 18-Jun-13 24-Sep-12 14-Jun-12 01-Oct-12 01-Aug-12

Full Reg. Due N/A N/A N/A 01-Apr-14 01-Feb-14

Gd P2 F F F F

Sire NZ 7622 NZ 6912 NZ 6568 UK JMC020220 NZ 6930

Dam NZ 7287 NZ 6404 NZ 7172 NZ 5345 NZ 6656

Owner name R Hutton A & A Anderson G & M Harvey J Brown D Cruse

Only males wishing to be shown before assessment can apply for interim registration. At time of registration the brackets (Interim Reg.) are removed.

If the animal is sent to the works or is steered the brackets remain and the reason appears in the notes column of the herd book.

Animal Name Hamish of Mac Rose (Interim Reg.) Angus of Stenness (Interim Reg.) Hector of South Barvas (Interim Reg.) Am Curaidh Dubh of Strathburn (Interim Reg.) Finlay of Kruz-z (Interim Reg)

Sorted by: Herdbook number

New Zealand Highland Cattle Society | Status of Interim Registration as at 30-06-14 Herdbk NZ 8151 NZ 8070 NZ 8049 NZ 8038 NZ 8027

NZ 7439 NZ 7439 NZ 7439

NZ 4373 NZ 4373 NZ 4373

Gr SHB

F PX P2

F F P2

Gr

Last/Present Owner

NZ 7231 A Wilson & G Stimpson NZ 7137 C & S Beaven NZ 6310 S Quinn & R Wilson

NZ 4233 A Wilson-Jones NZ 5920 A Wilson-Jones NZ 7409 A Wilson-Jones

DHB

Assessment complete. Finalising paperwork

Notes Steered Steered Owned by a past member

The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Register was established in February 1994. All Cattle born before this date were inspected by appointed inspectors and given a Grade, according to their written records or their obvious Highland ancestry, under which they could enter the Society Register. All cattle born since this date have to comply with the rules as set out in the Society Consitution.

A Wilson & G Stimpson Tzarina of Northbrook Christmas Star of Northbrook Aroha of Northbrook

3 NZ 8132 NZ 8133 NZ 8187

FOOTNOTE:

AnimalName A Wilson-Jones Sineag 2nd of Highlanz Isla 1st of Highlanz Ebony 2 of Highlanz

Herdbk 3 NZ 8148 NZ 8149 NZ 8203

Sorted by: Breeder

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FOOTNOTE:

Animal Name Wendy of Kirkhill Braco Belle Ami Proiseag 16th of Trelissick Little Red of Hawkesbridge Anna Maighdean of Beannachadh Jamie of Glenange Honey of Pridmore Jock of Munro Grace Loachag of Beannachadh Shonagh of Middlebank Downs Ballantrae of Glenange Adia of Braesteen Hawksview Merlot of Muddy Manor Baxter of Munro Pirie Brae Chelsea Eadon Frances Fern of Strathnaver Mollaig of Rosemoor Marie of Braesteen Pirie Brae Sugar Ferelith Dhub of Selsorahc Lillybelle of Te Mata Hills September Anna of Beannachadh Georgia Maighdean of Beannachadh Matheson of Pottidoon Isla Buidhe of Strathburn Eadon Hazel Net of High Glen Pit of High Glen Band of High Glen Macca Acacia Thistle of Strathnaver Flower of Strathnaver

D.o.B 29-Oct-02 06-Jun-03 30-Nov-03 03-Nov-04 09-Mar-05 30-Sep-05 10-Dec-05 29-Nov-04 10-Apr-06 16-Aug-06 02-Oct-06 09-Nov-06 22-Mar-07 17-Oct-06 16-Oct-07 17-Sep-08 25-Sep-08 08-Oct-08 17-Oct-08 09-Oct-10 03-Dec-10 01-Jul-10 08-Sep-10 01-Jan-11 31-Jul-09 15-Oct-10 05-Sep-10 25-Sep-11 05-Oct-11 06-Oct-11 07-Dec-11 14-Oct-11 13-Dec-11

Sex F F F F F F F M F F F F F M F F F F F F F F F F M F F F F F F F F

Colour Yellow Red Red Red Red Yellow Red Yellow Red Red Red Yellow Red Red Red Red Red Yellow Red Red Black Red Red Red Dun Yellow Red Dun Dun Dun Red Dun Dun All transfers are recorded in the Society Register. Registration papers are issued to NZHCS Members only.

Herdbk NZ 3642 NZ 3986 NZ 4224 NZ 4390 NZ 4770 NZ 5010 NZ 5118 NZ 5130 NZ 5164 NZ 5577 NZ 5594 NZ 5620 NZ 5763 NZ 5954 NZ 6354 NZ 6383 NZ 6426 NZ 6692 NZ 6841 NZ 7447 NZ 7480 NZ 7482 NZ 7568 NZ 7571 NZ 7621 NZ 7705 NZ 7721 NZ 7829 NZ 7830 NZ 7831 NZ 7911 NZ 7915 NZ 7916

Sorted by: Herd Book Number Present Owner D & P Leslie R Clutton & P Vieno C & K Murray H Walton M Willetts D & P Leslie A McNoe P Johns SW & JC Pascoe A & H Cameron M Douglas C & K Murray H Walton D & J Sheldon J & P Paterson E & C Au M McLeod & C Atkinson V Williamson C & K Murray D Shirley L &erson & D Liddicoat M & C Yeoman M Willetts SW & JC Pascoe M McCleod & G Alexander B Ferguson E & C Au M Wadsworth M Wadsworth M Wadsworth J & P Paterson M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson

Gd P1 F F A F P3 A F F F F F P1 F F F F P4 F F F F F F P4 F F P2 P2 P2 F F F

Sire Hoy of Glenange MacGregor of Vidamir Tiddle Umberto Boy of Egmont James of Cruachan Robert Bruce of Glenfiddich Robbie of Glenange Braco White Knight Hamish of Crannog Rhu Robert Bruce of Glenfiddich Hamish of Cruachan Andrew of Glenange Braco Proiseil Braco Red Baron Red Bull of Munro Fergus of Braeburn Glenburn Sinclair Du Boise Le Coq Braco Macs Quest Laclan of Braesteen Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Frederik of Hvidberg Braco Uisge Beatha Oban Robert of Middlebank Downs Oban Robert of Middlebank Downs Gilleasbuig 1st of Clemlawrie Braco Saxon Black Bear of Ruatiti Kade of Braesteen Kade of Braesteen Kade of Braesteen Washington Clag Eun 1st of Strathnairn Braco Valiant Braco Valiant

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SHB NZ 3066 UK OVT937953 NZ 1953 A 1326 NZ 1443 NZ 3995 NZ 2378 A 2346 NZ 1443 NZ 4808 NZ 4373 NZ 3901 NZ 2768 NZ 4582 NZ 4641 NZ 4576 C 12293 NZ 4343 NZ 5923 NZ 3581 NZ 6461 NZ 6931 NZ 5857 NZ 5857 UK CCL980009 NZ 5567 NZ 3132 NZ 7299 NZ 7299 NZ 7299 NZ 7495 NZ 6928 NZ 6928

Dam Hannah of Ashwood Montrosa BellbIrd Proiseag 10th of Trelissick Naomi of Grass Valley Maighdean 3rd of Trelissick Judy of Glenange Hettie of Munro Loachag 3rd of Munro Loachag 4th of Trelissick Gibraltar Iris of Sky Banarach 3rd of Trelissick Cruinneag 3rd of Trelissick Little Red of Hawkesbridge Loachag 3rd of Munro Rose Marie of MacQuarie (Imp.Aus.) Fernlea of Glen Cannich Flora of Braeburn Mora of Rosemoor Proiseag 16th of Trelissick Pirie Brae Chelsea Laces of Traken Braco IzaBelle Anna Maighdean of Beannachadh Maighdean 6th of Trelissick Ceit Geal of Glenburn Isla 7th of Trelissick Heather of Braeburn Lea of High Glen Jane 2nd of High Glen Mist of High Glen Pirie Brae Chelsea Fern of Strathnaver Flora of Braeburn

Previous Owner G Taylor B Wells B & J Jeffrey K Boys & R Cooke N & L Hodgson G Taylor R & B Pridmore J & P Smyth N & L Hodgson D & M Banks G Taylor B & J Jeffrey K Boys & R Cooke W & C Christie J & J McMurray D & J Sheldon O Mackay J & P Smyth B & J Jeffrey J & J McMurray R & B Pridmore M McLeod & C Athkinson N & L Hodgson N & L Hodgson G & C Watts R & B Pridmore D & J Sheldon G Hodges G Hodges G Hodges J & J McMurray O Mackay O Mackay 2014 Journal of Record | 145

DHB NZ 1957 NZ 1407 NZ 2758 NZ 3308 NZ 1523 NZ 2143 NZ 2887 NZ 3741 NZ 1528 NZ 2690 NZ 1618 NZ 1615 NZ 4390 NZ 3741 NZ 2415 NZ 2796 NZ 2792 NZ 2389 NZ 4224 NZ 6354 NZ 4011 NZ 5934 NZ 4770 NZ 3566 NZ 4447 NZ 4237 NZ 2134 NZ 6688 NZ 6687 NZ 6256 NZ 6354 NZ 6426 NZ 2792

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D.o.B 01-Nov-11 29-Nov-11 21-Oct-11 12-Oct-12 31-Oct-12 10-Sep-12 18-Oct-12 12-Feb-13 01-Jan-13 18-Aug-11 18-Aug-12 27-Mar-13 10-Jul-13 01-Oct-13 02-Mar-13 27-Sep-13 17-May-13 18-Jul-13 02-Aug-13 09-Sep-11

Sex F F M F F F F F F M F F F F F F F F F F

Colour Red Black Red Red Red Black Black Red Red Red Red Black Red Red Black Red Yellow White Red Yellow

All transfers are recorded in the Society Register. Registration papers are issued to NZHCS Members only.

Animal Name Anna Belle of Klibreck Bonnie Belle of Klibreck Fenham Dugal Flora of Redgorton Lisa of Redgorton Aartizan Keeley Aartizan Lindsay Aartizan Megan Ruby Dee of Pridmore Glenburn Lord Muir Image of Stoney Oaks Coco of Pridmore Maggie of Te Mata Hills Eadon Frances 2nd Killiecrankie Pansy Aroha of Northbrook Maisie of Pridmore Duchess of Stoney Oaks Eadon Hazel 2nd Julie of Kirkhill

Gd F F F P2 P1 F F F P1 F P3 F F F P2 P3 F P4 F P4

Herdbk NZ 1334 NZ 1432 NZ 1532 NZ 1567 NZ 1792 NZ 1891 NZ 1895 NZ 1905 NZ 2922 NZ 3600 NZ 3834 NZ 3910 NZ 3912 NZ 4350 NZ 4373 NZ 4385 NZ 4514 NZ 4800 NZ 5143 NZ 5285 NZ 5341 NZ 5363 NZ 5364 NZ 5580 NZ 5709 NZ 5777 NZ 5898 NZ 5972 NZ 6030 NZ 6291 NZ 6392 NZ 6413 NZ 6480

Animal Name Cairistona of Ile Morven of Braco Hilary 2nd of Trelissick Glenorah of Glenelg Balahough Flora Braco Fionnaghal Mointeag of Braco Angel of Stoney Oaks Maggie of Ardargie Braco Whimsical Highlander Loretta Ebony of Western Highlands Treacle of Western Highlands Dorach of Boyd Andrew of Glenange Islay of Camserney Monica of Glenange Buttercup of Pirie Brae Bonny of Armentalis Scarlet of Tullochgorum Baravalla Grey Star Sapphire Jessie of Tulloch Jennie of Tulloch Brya of Ardargie Muriel of Munro Stewart 2nd of Glenange Hinchco Lady Annag Borderreach Mahia Katie of Pottidoon Robbie of Dun Breattan Amber of Kauri Highlands Borderreach Rimu Sophie of Te-Mere

Sorted by: Herd Book Number

Sex F F F F F F F F F F F F F F M F F F F F F F F F F M F F F M F F F

D.o.B 09-Dec-94 18-Dec-95 01-Oct-92 06-Jan-96 15-Mar-96 29-Jul-97 30-Oct-97 21-Oct-97 14-Sep-00 07-Oct-02 15-Oct-02 06-Sep-01 12-Sep-01 11-Nov-03 09-Sep-03 21-Jul-03 13-Oct-04 25-Aug-04 27-Oct-05 28-Sep-05 13-Jul-05 19-Sep-05 30-Sep-05 15-Jan-07 24-Jul-06 08-Sep-05 02-Oct-07 09-Nov-07 24-Jul-07 15-Nov-06 05-Jun-08 21-Aug-08 23-Sep-06

Colour Red Red Red Cream Dun Red Yellow Red Yellow Yellow Black Black Black Red Yellow Dun Red Dun Brindle Red Dun Red Red Dun Brindle Red Black Red Yellow Brindle Red Red Red

Gd P1 P3 F P1 C F P3 P1 P1 F P2 B B B F P3 P4 P2 A P1 P3 P2 P2 P2 F F P1 F P3 F P3 P3 P4

Sire Muillear of Ardvorlich Aenghos of Altnaharra Armunn 2nd of Trelissick Choigheach of Strath Na Salag Balahough Charles Callum 5th of Trelissick Braco Gladiator Jock of Inverpoly Gille Coir of Trelissick Braco Black Sambo Highlander Lochinvah Black Knight of Western Highlands Black Knight of Western Highlands Balahough Dougal Hamish of Crannog Rhu Braco Silver Cloud Taine of Glenange Lachlan of Glen Cannich Braco Blue Shadow Seoras Dubh of Balquhidder Braco Gaisgach Geal Coirneal of Trelissick Coirneal of Trelissick Braco Silver Nugget Red Bull of Munro Dovelas 4th of Austie Black Bear of Ruatiti McLaughlin of Selsorahc Braco MacIntosh Braco Golden Kiwi Braco Nero Black Watch Emmett Lord Rannoch of Lucies

SHB A 286 A 539 NZ 1291 NZ 1072 NZ 1368 NZ 1552 NZ 1599 A 1547 NZ 1122 NZ 2352 NZ 3546 NZ 1967 NZ 1967 NZ 2715 A 2346 NZ 2770 NZ 3577 NZ 2797 NZ 2588 NZ 1945 NZ 3530 NZ 1040 NZ 1040 NZ 2351 NZ 4582 D 78445-00186 NZ 3132 NZ 3916 NZ 3533 NZ 2769 NZ 3534 US 38623 UK LUC960002

SHB NZ 7494 NZ 7494 NZ 6490 NZ 6784 NZ 6784 NZ 6423 NZ 6423 NZ 7556 NZ 5777 UK DHO950002 NZ 5077 NZ 5777 NZ 3581 NZ 7008 NZ 7780 NZ 7439 NZ 5777 NZ 5077 NZ 7008 NZ 3909

NZ 1405 NZ 1217 NZ 1034 NZ 1434 NZ 2290 NZ 3056 NZ 2198 NZ 1475 NZ 3123 NZ 3048 NZ 2132 NZ 1831 NZ 1459 NZ 3910 NZ 2688 NZ 3759 NZ 2500 NZ 2968 NZ 2431 NZ 1609 NZ 3320 NZ 3290 NZ 3985 NZ 1782 NZ 1426 NZ 1666 NZ 3915 NZ 4386

DHB NZ 1328 NZ 1073 NZ 1303 NZ 1015

Dam Braco Belle Ami Braco Tinkerbelle Glenburn Sobhrach Fiona of Southall Lorna of Abberley Braco Dusky Dawn Braco Eileadh Dubh Aartizan Matilda Honey of Pridmore Glenburn Sabrae Carrie of Stoney Oaks Odhran of Selsorahc Lillybelle of Te Mata Hills Eadon Frances Chelsea 2nd of Dunvegan of Skye Toffee of Hughes Highlanders Isla Buidhe of Strathburn Legacy of Stoney Oaks Eadon Hazel Jamie of Glenange

Dam Ealasaid of Ile Margo of Strath na Salag Laluinn of Trelissick Satin of Braco Friesian Montrosa Fleur Mathilda of Braco Cherish of Stoney Oaks Pippa of Braco Braco Whisper Geal Highlander Sasha WB 54 of Western Highlands Welsh Black 9 of Western Highlands Fern Valley 200 Peigi of Glenange Pollyanna of Braeburn Maighdean 4th of Trelissick Marianne of Huntroyd Ebony of Western Highlands Bonnie of Tullochgorum Baravalla Mahogany Obsidian Nutmeg of Tulloch Maggie of Tulloch Charity of Ardargie Loachag 5th of Trelissick Cecily of Glenange Brier of Hinterland Braco Dehra Dubh Catrina of Stratherrick Braco Lady Tina Balahough May 13 Border Reach Sable Mhairi of Camserney

Sire Vladimir Magaidh 1st of Strathnairn Vladimir Magaidh 1st of Strathnairn Roanull Buidhe of Strathburn Jack of Beannachadh Jack of Beannachadh Fergus of Glencairn Fergus of Glencairn Aartizan Kenny Stewart 2nd of Glenange Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw Hansome of Stoney Oaks Stewart 2nd of Glenange Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Eadon Victor Woodstock of Te Mata Hills Braco Wilson Stewart 2nd of Glenange Hansome of Stoney Oaks Eadon Victor Lewis of Glenange

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FOOTNOTE:

Herdbk NZ 8013 NZ 8014 NZ 8043 NZ 8045 NZ 8047 NZ 8101 NZ 8102 NZ 8103 NZ 8127 NZ 8134 NZ 8139 NZ 8152 NZ 8156 NZ 8178 NZ 8186 NZ 8187 NZ 8191 NZ 8192 NZ 8199 NZ 8250

Sorted by: Herd Book Number Present Owner R Clutton & P Vieno R Clutton & P Vieno Real Journeys P G Driver P G Driver K J townsend P Polansky K J townsend A McNoe G & C Watts N McDonald A McNoe M & C Yeoman E & C Au P Gilling S Quinn & R Wilson B Ferguson N McDonald E & C Au D & P Leslie

New Zealand Highland Cattle Society | Transfers of Cattle 01-07-13 to 30-06-14 continued...

Previous Owner B Wells B Wells K & S Devery G & J Wilson G & J Wilson A van Zandwijk & L Prtichard A van Zandwijk & L Prtichard A van Zandwijk & L Prtichard R & B Pridmore E & N Clark G & T Simons R & B Pridmore M McLeod & C Athkinson D & J Sheldon S & K McLeod A Wilson & G Stimpson R & B Pridmore G & T Simons D & J Sheldon G Taylor

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Owner Name B & E McLellan S & D McGrigor D & J Sheldon J & F Cameron A & A Clark M McLeod & C Atkinson G Alexander G & T Simons M McLeod & C Atkinson T & M Horan S Swensson & N Hobart D Kan & C Taylor D Kan & C Taylor J Boyd A Wilson-Jones P Carver B & S Trounce J & J Fenaughty D Kan & C Taylor E & R Grant J Boyd A, P & J Guyton A, P & J Guyton D & O Carter J Bruerton R & B Pridmore J & F Cameron P & I MacDonald R Hutton T & M Horan G & L Redwood P & I MacDonald P Carver

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DHB NZ 3986 NZ 3257 NZ 6090 NZ 7919 NZ 4729 NZ 5538 NZ 5542 NZ 7537 NZ 5118 NZ 3631 NZ 6869 NZ 7479 NZ 7482 NZ 6383 NZ 6676 NZ 6310 NZ 7705 NZ 6868 NZ 7721 NZ 5010

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Animal Name Nutmeg of Gralie Girlie of Kellean Coll of Kellean Ellit of Ardargie Carisbrook of Glen Elgin Tui Eden Victoria Valerie of Iornsville Maddie of Tulloch Maizee of Tulloch May of Tulloch Braco Shiraz Morag of Te-Mere Caroline of Kyloe Cocoa of Tulloch Jessie of Stenness Maree of Stenness Nina of Stenness Tui Eden Wun Dun Bull Tui Eden Windermere Burness Georgina Xena of Kyloe Odhran of Selsorahc Vladimir Magaidh 1st of Strathnairn Monica 2nd of Glenkye Glenburn Bracken Heather of Tulloch Helen of Tulloch Beatrice of Gralie Marley of Gralie diamond of Gralie Mara of Gralie Rock Hill Toreador Rock Hill Ragamuffin Lorna of Munro

Sex F F F F M F F F F F F F F F F F F M F F F F M F F F F F F F F M M F

D.o.B 27-Sep-08 25-Sep-08 01-Feb-09 04-Jun-07 07-Jun-07 28-Feb-09 03-Sep-08 08-Oct-08 12-Oct-08 18-Oct-08 03-Nov-08 20-Jan-09 23-Aug-09 28-Sep-09 15-Sep-09 13-Aug-10 04-Sep-10 06-Jun-09 14-May-10 18-Jul-10 06-Oct-10 30-Oct-10 28-Sep-08 10-Oct-10 13-Sep-10 16-Sep-10 21-Sep-10 31-Jul-10 10-Aug-10 12-Aug-10 14-Sep-10 07-Sep-08 07-Sep-08 19-Dec-10

Colour Red Red Black Dun Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Dun Dun Yellow Red Yellow Yellow Dun Red Red Dun Black Black Black Yellow Red Red Red Red White Red Yellow Yellow Red

Gd P1 P2 PX P1 F F P2 P2 P3 P1 F P4 P2 P1 P4 P3 F F F F P2 F F PX F P3 P3 P1 P2 P2 P2 F F F

Sire Duncan of Glenange Muir of Braeburn Muir of Braeburn Braco Silver Nugget Du Boise Le Coq Braco Typhoon Rusty of Huntroyd Braco Red Baron Braco Red Baron Braco Red Baron Braco Tornado Lachlan of Glen Cannich Rupert of Munro Braco Red Baron Jock of Munro Bairnsley of Munro Bairnsley of Munro Braco Typhoon Braco Typhoon Braco Uisge Beatha Rupert of Munro Frederik of Hvidberg Black Watch Emmett Pronnsa Dubh of Kinnairdy Gilleasbuig 1st of Clemlawrie Braco Red Baron Braco Red Baron Dunvegan of Glenloch Bairnsley of Munro Rupert of Munro Rupert of Munro Troubadour of Glen Elgin Troubadour of Glen Elgin Red Bull of Munro

SHB NZ 4847 NZ 4090 NZ 4090 NZ 2351 C 12293 NZ 5867 NZ 3588 NZ 2768 NZ 2768 NZ 2768 NZ 5866 NZ 2797 NZ 5131 NZ 2768 NZ 5130 NZ 6912 NZ 6912 NZ 5867 NZ 5867 NZ 6931 NZ 5131 NZ 6461 US 38623 NZ 3135 UK CCL980009 NZ 2768 NZ 2768 NZ 6524 NZ 6912 NZ 5131 NZ 5131 NZ 5955 NZ 5955 NZ 4582

Herdbk NZ 7801 NZ 7802 NZ 7823 NZ 7842 NZ 7845 NZ 7851 NZ 7864 NZ 7879 NZ 7899 NZ 7942 NZ 7969 NZ 7978 NZ 7991 NZ 8004 NZ 8015 NZ 8016 NZ 8054 NZ 8055 NZ 8099 NZ 8121 NZ 8125

Animal Name Lucy of Thistle Daisy of Thistle Paige of Airlie Erma 2nd of Gralie Bonnie of Gralie Patience of Gralie Sgiamhach Dubh of Selsorahc Greta of Glen Lyon Deana of Kellean Rock Hill Majory Jenny-May of Broom Styx Sonasag Dubh of Selsorahc Aileen of Clan Cameron Bunty of Kirkhill Amy of Thistle Katie of Thistle Chloe of Thistle Cinnamon of Thistle Neila of Gralie Chelsea Leigh of Brandywine Lara of Thistle

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Sex F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F

D.o.B 11-Nov-11 12-Nov-11 28-Jun-11 01-Sep-11 11-Sep-11 04-Oct-11 15-Dec-11 03-Oct-11 21-Aug-11 15-Sep-11 31-Aug-11 04-Jun-12 27-Nov-10 25-Aug-10 28-Aug-12 04-Sep-12 11-Nov-12 05-Nov-12 20-Dec-12 26-Jul-12 07-Feb-13

Colour Red Red Black Yellow White White Black Red Red Dun Red Black Red Red Red Red Red Red White White Red

Gd P2 P3 P2 P1 P3 F F P3 P2 F P3 F P3 F P2 P3 P3 P3 P2 PX P2

Sire Braco Trooper Braco Trooper Braco Uranium Bairnsley of Munro Bairnsley of Munro Bairnsley of Munro Fraser of Glencairn Glenburn Gilleasbuig Glenburn Gilleasbuig Troubadour of Glen Elgin Ruairidh Ruadh of Strathburn Fraser of Glencairn Rory of Hinterland Lewis of Glenange Braco Trooper Braco Trooper Braco Trooper Braco Trooper Bairnsley of Munro Ailbeart of Munro Braco Trooper

SHB NZ 5973 NZ 5973 NZ 6370 NZ 6912 NZ 6912 NZ 6912 NZ 6422 NZ 5294 NZ 5294 NZ 5955 NZ 7164 NZ 6422 NZ 4964 NZ 3909 NZ 5973 NZ 5973 NZ 5973 NZ 5973 NZ 6912 NZ 7371 NZ 5973

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Herdbk NZ 6503 NZ 6518 NZ 6521 NZ 6526 NZ 6568 NZ 6594 NZ 6611 NZ 6648 NZ 6649 NZ 6650 NZ 6657 NZ 6917 NZ 6976 NZ 7091 NZ 7130 NZ 7400 NZ 7402 NZ 7449 NZ 7450 NZ 7471 NZ 7478 NZ 7479 NZ 7494 NZ 7512 NZ 7520 NZ 7528 NZ 7529 NZ 7541 NZ 7543 NZ 7546 NZ 7551 NZ 7654 NZ 7655 NZ 7715

Sorted by: Herd Book Number Dam Nina of Glenange Colonsay of Glenange Fia of KEllean Polly of Ardargie CeitIdh of Bairnsley Agathe of Loburn Heights Ruth of Iornsville Maggie of Tulloch Jennie of Tulloch Minnie of Tulloch Braco Chardonnay Marietta of Braeburn CaitrIona of Glenange Minnie of Tulloch Morag of Stenness Mairead of Glenange Chleanna of Braesteen Alice of Loburn Heights Bennie Ruadh of Loburn Heights Braco Sahara CaitrIona of Glenange Braco Libby Tartan Patch Maggie Nora of Glenkye Glenburn Brechin Jennie of Tulloch Jessie of Tulloch Babe of Gralie Dalmally of Glenloch Gem of Gralie Tamara of Gralie Braco Winsome Braco Winsome Neila of Munro

Dam Patience of Thistle Rhianna of Thistle Poppy of Airlie Erma of Gralie Buttercup of Gralie Pearl of Gralie Laces of Traken Girlie of Kellean Dulcie of Caladh an da Eilean Mira of Leith Jenny of Birchhill Braco Libby Annie of Braeburn Ballantrae of Glenange Charity of Thistle Faith of Thistle Hope of Thistle Rhianna of Thistle Lady Jane of Gralie Katarina Bea of Munro Patience of Thistle

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DHB NZ 4015 NZ 4453 NZ 6389 NZ 6340 NZ 6499 NZ 6497 NZ 4011 NZ 6518 NZ 4106 NZ 4904 NZ 5148 NZ 4948 NZ 3218 NZ 5594 NZ 6204 NZ 6205 NZ 6203 NZ 4453 NZ 6981 NZ 3349 NZ 4015

DHB NZ 1946 NZ 2139 NZ 5175 NZ 2924 A 3722 NZ 5413 NZ 4643 NZ 2968 NZ 5364 NZ 2967 NZ 3597 NZ 3217 NZ 3753 NZ 2967 NZ 3584 NZ 2950 NZ 6404 NZ 5415 NZ 5783 NZ 5933 NZ 3753 NZ 4948 NZ 4633 NZ 6224 NZ 4991 NZ 5364 NZ 5363 NZ 5947 NZ 6000 NZ 4896 NZ 5386 NZ 4812 NZ 4812 NZ 6307

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Owner Name R & P Thompson R & P Thompson B & J Martin D & P Leslie D & P Leslie D & P Leslie R Thorpe B Driffill S & D Maclean C Waldrom M & J Friend R Thorpe D & G Clarke G Taylor R & P Thompson R & P Thompson R & P Thompson R & P Thompson D & P Leslie J Bruerton R & P Thompson

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Owner Name D & P Leslie B Driffill S & D Maclean D & O Carter E & N Clark N & H Lynch M & J Friend A, P & J Guyton A, P & J Guyton A, P & J Guyton T & M Horan P Carver K Leslie A, P & J Guyton D & P Leslie D & P Leslie D & P Leslie N & H Lynch N & H Lynch A O’Halloran & E Barlow K Leslie R & B Pridmore P Simpson R & J Bulling E & N Clark A, P & J Guyton A, P & J Guyton D & P Leslie D & P Leslie D & P Leslie D & P Leslie C Waldrom C Waldrom J Bruerton

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Herd Book number A 1326 A 5954 NZ 2354 NZ 3132 NZ 3581 NZ 4373 NZ 4582 NZ 4590 NZ 4847 NZ 5077 NZ 5130 NZ 5332 NZ 5567 NZ 5625 NZ 5777 NZ 5867 NZ 5954 NZ 5955 NZ 5960 NZ 6291 NZ 6369 NZ 6377 NZ 6386 NZ 6607 NZ 6912 NZ 6965 NZ 7008 NZ 7439 NZ 7495 NZ 7590 NZ 7622 NZ 7653 NZ 7656 NZ 7702

Sorted by: Herd Book Number

Sire Used James of Cruachan Campbell Og of Killara Braco White Lightning Black Bear of Ruatiti Andy Stewart of Glen Cannich Andrew of Glenange Red Bull of Munro Hagrid of Strathvale Duncan of Glenange Hansome of Stoney Oaks Jock of Munro Braco Sterling Braco Saxon Borderreach Ardubh Stewart 2nd of Glenange Braco Typhoon Baxter of Munro Troubadour of Glen Elgin Caesar of Pottidoon Robbie of Dun Breattan Braco Ulster Kirkpatrick of Hinterland Eadon Cailean Ruadh Illision of Leith Bairnsley of Munro Arthur of Morangie Eadon Victor Braco Wilson Washington Clag Eun 1st of Strathnairn Caesar Ruadh of Loburn Heights Stewart of Pottidoon Chesterhope Freddie Rock Hill Columbus Dunstan of Kracker Berry

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Gd F F F F F F F F F P4 F F F F F F F F PX F F F F F F F F F F F P4 F F P3

1 2 5 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 3 4 1 1 4 3 1 2 1 7 4 2

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Sire Used Woodstock of Te Mata Hills Robbie of Strowan White Pumice of Kruz-z Callum of Dun Breattan Braco Flash Willy Eadon Shadow Alex of Macca Lord Montagu of Old Greenlaw

Gd PX P2 F F F PX F F

Progeny Female 1 1 2 2 11 1 2

Sire Name Gille of Braco Seoras Dubh of Balquidder Braco White Lightning Raymnndo of Macquarie (Imp.Aus.) Black Bear of Ruatiti Pronnsa Dubh of Kinnairdy Maximilian of Caladh An Da Eilean Taine of Glenange Braco Silver Nomad Braco Navigator Dingwall of Munro Lachinvar of Hinterland Cameron of Glenburn Draco of Strathvale Danish Dan of Munro Red Bull of Munro Hagrid of Strathvale Fergus of Braseburn Beal of Trelissick Silver Rebel of Braco Chares of Middlebank Downs Joco of Munro Neamh of Tayvallich Laochan of Leith Braco Seoras Ruadh Hunter of Trelissick Cooper of Traken Kail of Buoldhu Oban Robert of Middlebank Downs Glenbogle Blair of Middlebank Downs Braco Tornado Braco Typhoon Prince John of Braveheart Jock of Pennan

Sorted by: Herd Book Number

Gd P3 P2 F F F F F P3 F F F P4 P3 F F F F F F P4 F F F F F F F F F F F F P3 F

Herdbook number NZ 1713 NZ 1945 NZ 2354 NZ 2414 NZ 3132 NZ 3135 NZ 3180 NZ 3577 NZ 3725 NZ 3726 NZ 3739 NZ 3905 NZ 3925 NZ 4033 NZ 4581 NZ 4582 NZ 4590 NZ 4641 NZ 4816 NZ 4842 NZ 4887 NZ 5130 NZ 5161 NZ 5211 NZ 5333 NZ 5423 NZ 5444 NZ 5744 NZ 5857 NZ 5858 NZ 5866 NZ 5867 NZ 5891 NZ 5892

Owner name D & R McLachlan A & P Peters R Colbourne Hau Ora Farm Ltd D & J Sheldon H & B Prescott-Ballagh M & E McLellan J Elliot Neustroski Family Trust Julie Boyd B & E McLellan A Scott-Davidson P & K Hood N Speirs & E Munro N Speirs & E Munro Neustroski Family Trust L & L Smith B & B Carr H & B Prescott-Ballagh J & F Cameron H & B Prescott-Ballagh P John J & B Coley M & L Boldero F & B Leov H & B Prescott-Ballagh J Pyne J & J Fenaughty H & B Prescott-Ballagh H & B Prescott-Ballagh L & J Felton N & H Lynch J & N Corry J Neilson

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Herd Book number NZ 7780 NZ 7795 NZ 7809 NZ 7856 NZ 7867 NZ 7869 NZ 8010 UK DHO950002

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Gd PX F F PX F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F PX F F F F F F F F P4 F F F

Herdbook number NZ 5893 NZ 5901 NZ 5954 NZ 5960 NZ 5973 NZ 6108 NZ 6278 NZ 6318 NZ 6369 NZ 6370 NZ 6371 NZ 6375 NZ 6386 NZ 6419 NZ 6422 NZ 6423 NZ 6490 NZ 6504 NZ 6537 NZ 6607 NZ 6713 NZ 6784 NZ 6862 NZ 6910 NZ 6928 NZ 6929 NZ 6931 NZ 6965 NZ 7008 NZ 7080 NZ 7164 NZ 7171 NZ 7178

Owner name B & G Fisher A & N Aitcheson D & J Sheldon McLeod & G Alexander R & P Thompson N & L Hodgson P & F Currie P Hammond & A Calder R Hutton I Bocock Awhitu Heights Ltd H & B Prescott-Ballagh D & J Sheldon N Speirs & E Munro R Thorpe A van Zandwijk & L Pritchard A & C Crosswell Inchbrook Farm Partnership J & A O’Brien C Plowman C Morrison N & L Hodgson M & E McLellan S & D McGrigor McLeod & G Alexander M & M Toogood B & S Trounce D & P Leslie D & J Sheldon G & C Watts M Friend J Burrett & B Dickie Awhitu Heights Ltd

Sire Name Hamish of Leith Niallan of Selsorahc Miach of Selsorahc Laird Michael of Te-Mere Dundee of Berwick Ice Geal of Strathburn Boris of Tartan Patch Angus of Munro Ailbeart of Munro Rustler of Trelissick Fergusson of Munro Braco Wilson Braco Flash Whitby Armunn Buidhe of Strathburn Washington Clag Eun 1st of Strathnairn Aartizan Kenny Wee George of Gralie Oor Wullie of Kirkhill Wallace Clag Eun 2nd of Strathnairn Caesar Ruadh of Loburn Heights Matheson of Pottidoon Stewart of Pottidoon Balmoral of Berwick Jasper of Macleod Chesterhope Freddie Rock Hill Columbus Rock Hill Wee Jock Dunstan of Kracker Berry Eadon Merlot Blair of Berwick Xerces Fluranach 1st of Strathnairn Zircon of Te Mata Hills Woodstock of Te Mata Hills Sir Laddie of Mokau

Sorted by: Herd Book Number

Gd F F F P4 F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F P4 P4 F F F F F P3 F F F P4 PX F

Herdbook number NZ 7179 NZ 7202 NZ 7203 NZ 7248 NZ 7249 NZ 7354 NZ 7365 NZ 7370 NZ 7371 NZ 7420 NZ 7433 NZ 7439 NZ 7440 NZ 7463 NZ 7495 NZ 7556 NZ 7558 NZ 7559 NZ 7589 NZ 7590 NZ 7621 NZ 7622 NZ 7626 NZ 7646 NZ 7653 NZ 7656 NZ 7657 NZ 7702 NZ 7763 NZ 7772 NZ 7778 NZ 7779 NZ 7780 NZ 7794

Owner name J & M Kellow A & J Cave V Quentin de Manson Jeff Boyd N Speirs & E Munro H & B Prescott-Ballagh H & B Prescott-Ballagh L Anderson & D Liddicoat J Bruerton H & B Prescott-Ballagh L Clearwater A Wilson & G Stimpson F & B Leov Awhitu Heights Ltd J & J McMurray M & L Babe P Carver R & P Thompson A & N Aitcheson K Kohle McLeod & G Alexander R Hutton W & G Gadsby R Stocks S & D Maclean L Putt C Waldrom P Pullin T Fernyhough N & M Terry B Powell K & R James M McLeod & C Atkinson E & P Wynd

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Sire Name Gregor of Glenburn Fergusson of Rascanneil Baxter of Munro Caesar of Pottidoon Braco Trooper Tony of Beannachadh Casper of Alecca Oxenrig Titan Braco Ulster Braco Uranium Braco Ultimate Kilwillie of Middlebank Downs Eadon Cailean Uisdean of Benromach Fraser of Glencairn Fergus of Glencairn Roanull Buidhe of Strathburn Louie of Gralie Anton of Loburn Heights Ruadh Illision of Leith William of Ellerslie Jack of Beannachadh Jack Frost of Auchinairn Hugh of Kintore Braco Valiant Braco Vito Braco Uisge Beatha Arthur of Morangie Eadon Victor Barack of Pottidoon Ruairidh Ruadh of Strathburn Black Bo of Mokau Storme of Leith

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Sire Name Robbie of Strowan White Pumice of Kruz-z Rawahi Tommy Callum of Dun Breattan Braco Flash Willy Mac of Glenange Dalwhinnie of Loanhead Alex of Macca Eadon Black Prince Eadon Red Label Loachan Dubh of Strathburn Lasgair Buidhe of Strathburn Titanium of Te Mata Hills Sard of Te Mata Hills Fenham Dugal Picasso of Pottidoon Joshua of Ardo Glenburn Lord Muir Ossian of Skeoch Linford of Skeoch Allan of Skeoch Austin of Munro Eadon Menteith

Sorted by: Herd Book Number Gd P2 F F F F F F F F F F F PX PX F P4 PX F P4 P2 P4 F F

Herdbook number NZ 7795 NZ 7809 NZ 7832 NZ 7856 NZ 7867 NZ 7895 NZ 7932 NZ 8010 NZ 8017 NZ 8018 NZ 8039 NZ 8040 NZ 8041 NZ 8042 NZ 8043 NZ 8078 NZ 8081 NZ 8134 NZ 8183 NZ 8184 NZ 8185 NZ 8197 NZ 8201

Owner name B & G Peden D Cruse L Clearwater L Devcich C Waldrom R & F Brown G & J Reid J & J McMurray P Hammond & A Calder D Cruse J Brown & J McGillen A & C Crosswell M McLeod & C Atkinson M McLeod & C Atkinson Real Journeys A & H Cameron C & K Burlace G & C Watts W & C Christie W & C Christie W & C Christie J Bruerton D & J Sheldon

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CONTENTS Contents................................................................................................................................................................................2

MEMBERS KIT

Responsibilities .....................................................................................................................................................................3 www.highlandcattle.org.nz ...................................................................................................................................................4 Rules and Regulations ...........................................................................................................................................................5

Who to ask about: Animals for Sale websupport@highlandcattle.org.nz Merchandise registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Bull Assessments registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz New Membership registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Cattle Transfers registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Promotion registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Complaints Councillors Semen and Embryo registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Fees & Accounts registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Website websupport@highlandcattle.org.nz marketing@highlandcattle.org.nz Website websupport@highlandcattle.org.nz Journal & Advertising Advertising

Checklist

January • Pay your Annual Membership fee to get the discounted rate • Order AHB/NAIT tags for Autumn born calves • Send Journal articles to editor@highlandcattle.org.nz February • Notify the Registrar by 1 March if you want an April Bull Assessment (s) • Full membership fees are due March • Send in your Registrations for spring/summer born calves Notify the Registrar if you want any Bull Assessments done April • First ½ year round of Bull Assessments • Fill in Herd Returns and send to the Registrar. Remember to attach AI certificates, Bull Lease forms, etc.

• Book your accommodation and attendance at the NZHCS AGM • Journal articles to editor@highlandcattle.org.nz May • Herd Returns due by the 31st of May • Registrations due by the 31st of May (don’t forget the fee!)

• Year letter changes on the 31st of May June • Enjoy the Society’s AGM • Order your AHB/NAIT tags for the coming season’s calves • Send journal articles to editor@highlandcattle.org.nz July • Send in photos for the Calendar to websupport@highlandcattle.org.nz • Order your Highland semen ready for mating in the Spring August • Notify the Registrar by 1 September if you want a Bull assessed in second ½ year of Bull Assessment during October • Prepare to keep calving records • Notify Registrar of those animals you wish to get show passports for September • Prepare to keep mating records, and file AI certificates, bull lease forms, etc.

• Correctly tag calves as they are born (refer to “Identifying Cattle”). Make sure you write calving information down as you go!

• Notify Registrar of those animals you wish to get show passports for October • Second round of Bull Assessments • Are you writing down your mating records?

• Order you calendars for overseas posting November • Send in Registrations for any late calves December • Have a great Christmas Function

Membership and Herd Registration......................................................................................................................................7 History...................................................................................................................................................................................8 Grading of Cattle .................................................................................................................................................................10 Crop Ear...............................................................................................................................................................................11 A Bull or a Steer?.................................................................................................................................................................13 A I Sire Approval Scheme ....................................................................................................................................................16 Keeping Good Records ........................................................................................................................................................17 Registering Cattle ................................................................................................................................................................17 Identifying Cattle.................................................................................................................................................................18 Proving Parentage...............................................................................................................................................................20 Embryo Transplants ............................................................................................................................................................21 Bull Leasing .........................................................................................................................................................................21 Herd Returns .......................................................................................................................................................................22 DNA Testing.........................................................................................................................................................................23 Gestation Table ...................................................................................................................................................................25 Transfer of Animal Ownership ............................................................................................................................................26 Highland Animals as a Beef Breed.......................................................................................................................................27 Choosing between a Stud Cow and a Finisher ....................................................................................................................30 Mating .................................................................................................................................................................................32 Showing and Exhibiting your Cattle ....................................................................................................................................34 RAS Show Passports ............................................................................................................................................................37 Tips when Buying and Selling Cattle ...................................................................................................................................37 Topping the Pecking Order .................................................................................................................................................40

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RESPONSIBILITIES

WWW.HIGHLANDCATTLE.ORG.NZ

THE SOCIETY

The Society’s web site is a rich source of information – have a browse around. The site is visited by 1,000 people per month of which almost half are unique visitors in that month.

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To meet the objectives of the NZHCS To assist in the development of the Highland cattle breed in NZ. To assist the Members of the NZHCS with advice, information and publications.

To collect, verify and publish the pedigrees of Highland cattle in the Herdbook To promote the Highland breed To promote fellowship among Highland cattle breeders and members Liaise with other Breed Societies internationally

Space is reserved at the top of each page and in the left hand panel allowing you to place paid advertising. An online advertising booking and loading system is available for your use. The system also sends you regular reports on how many times you ad was seen and the number of times people have clicked on it.

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE • • • •

MEMBERS • • • •

Abide by the Rules and Regulations of the NZHCS Promote the Society and the Highland breed Let the Society know what your needs are Enjoy the fellowship of other Members

LOGGIN IN You will find the login panel on the front page. Your email address is the user login. Initial passwords are provided to members who are advised to change them to a secure and memorable password on their first login.

THE BREEDER • • • • • • • • • •

To provide for the well-­‐being of their cattle To provide the Society with information which keeps the Herdbook accurate.

To keep good written records To identify their cattle according to Society and Animal Health Board and NAIT rules To register their cattle To promote their own cattle To notify Registrar of transfer of ownership and pay transfer fees To enjoy the fellowship of other Breeders and share experiences To provide the registrar with an annual herd return and mating records To enjoy their cattle

Once logged in you can: • • •

You can access the following forms and documents once you have logged in.

To make sure that the animal is marked or identified and registered To advertise their own cattle To provide information and a pedigree to look at To notify Registrar of transfer of ownership and pay transfer fees Introduce a new buyer to the NZHCS

MEMBER ONLY DOCUMENTS • • • • • • • •

THE BUYER • • •

Maintain your own membership details (including listing your fold on the web site with your own photos and text promoting your fold) Use the cattle for sale listing pages (and maintain your own listing). When you list or edit your cattle for sale listing it notifies the web master who then verifies the listing and allows the listing to be shown.

Access the member only forms and documents.

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRING MEMBER LOG IN

THE SELLER • • • • •

Constitution. June 2012 Breed Standard. June 2011 Registration and Herd Book Rules. June 2012 Membership Application Form (available as an online form or pdf download)

Do your homework first Know what you are buying. Ask questions and look at the Registration papers.

Check the animal’s tags and identification

Articles relating to Council discussions and meetings Reports, presentations and material from the NZHCS AGM Constitution. June 2012 Breed Standard. June 2011 Registration and Herd Book Rules. June 2012 Herdbook Sale and Purchase Contract Pro Forma Cover Notes to accompany Sale and Purchase Pro Forma

MEMBER ONLY FORMS

ONLINE FORMS These forms listed below can be completed online and either emailed or printed off complete ready for a signature and payment.

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Animal De-­‐Activation Form -­‐ Use this form for de-­‐activating animals as a result of the animal's death or sale for commercial, non-­‐stud breeding, use. Use this form only if you do not have a Transfer Certificate printed after 31-­‐10-­‐2012.

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AI Form -­‐ Print this off prior to the technician coming with all the animals listed ready to go.

Bull Assessment Claim Form -­‐ Use this form to claim any expenses incurred when assessing bulls as part of the Society team.

Bull Assessment Request Form -­‐ Use this form for requesting bull assessments. Requests to be submitted by September 14th for October assessments or by March 15th for April assessments Bull Hire/Lease Form -­‐ Use this form to detail when you have leased or hired a bull out to other members.

Membership Form -­‐ Apply online to be a member of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society.

Nomination for Council -­‐ Use this form to nominate a candidate for election as a member of the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society Council.

Registration -­‐ Register new animals in the NZ Highland Cattle Society's Herdbook online Transfer Form -­‐ Current members of the Society can transfer the ownership of their animals online Verification of Identification -­‐ A form to verify the identity of animals

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Give an explanation as to the necessary reason(s) for the change or new rule. Make your reasoning explicit so that any Member wishing to vote by Postal Vote knows what your intent is. Sign and date your remit(s) as the Mover. The Mover must be a full financial member and the nominated voter.

Get another Member to sign and date your remit(s) as the Seconder to the Motion. The Seconder must also be a full financial member and the nominated voter.

Be prepared to speak for the motion at the AGM. Send your remit(s) to the Registrar before the close off date as advertised by the Council on the NZHCS website and as stipulated in any AGM mail out pack.

REGULATIONS At times a Regulation is added, to make the rules easier to administer. Regulations are usually introduced at an AGM by the Council after discussion at a previous AGM, or when a Poll indicates Members wish for a change.

Examples of a Regulation are the Crop Ear regulation, and the regulations set around the Bull Assessment scheme.

FORMS THAT CAN BE DOWNLOADED FOR MANUAL COMPLETION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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AI Certificate Form Animal De-­‐Activation Form Bull Assessment Claim Form Bull Lease Form Calving Recording Form Councillor Expense Claim Form Mating Record Form Membership Application Form Multiple Registration Form Nomination for Council Request for Bull Assessment Sale and Purchase Contract Pro Forma Cover Notes to accompany Sale and Purchase Pro Forma Verification of Identification NZHCS Members Privacy Form 2012 Show Passport Application Form

The Council is made up of between 6 and 9 Councillors. Elections take place to fill vacancies by Postal Vote before the AGM. The term on Council is three years and councillors stand down by rotation at the end of their term. A retiring councillor may stand again for another term. The Councillors elect the President and Vice President from council. Any Full Member of the Society (whose subscription is paid up to date) can be nominated for election.

If you wish to nominate a Member for Council or you wish to stand yourself: • • • • • •

Nominee and Nominators must be current Full, Life or Junior Members Write his/her nomination on the Nomination form enclosed in the forms section or use the online forms on the website Get another Full Member (whose membership is paid up to date) to sign and date it as the Seconder.

Get the Member nominated to accept the nomination by signing it.

Deliver it to the Registrar by the close off date as advertised.

A profile of the person nominated must accompany the nomination to assist members with their voting decisions.

RULES AND REGULATIONS The NZHCS is a registered Incorporated Society and is covered by the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. st

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The AGM is held sometime between 1 April and June 30 each year (currently Queens Birthday weekend) usually rotating around northern North Island, southern North Island, and the South Island.

RULES The Society rules are documented in three documents comprising the Constitution, Registration & Herd Book Rules and the Breed Standard. These are contained in the section named Constitution of this Member’s Kit. They are also available on the society’s website www.highlandcattle.org.nz.

Rules are made and changed by the Society Members. They can be changed or added to at any AGM by forwarding a Remit to the Registrar. No new Remits can be introduced at the AGM as it precludes those Members not attending from discussion and voting.

Only financial Full Members can vote on Remits, one vote per membership. No votes for Associate or Junior Memberships.

If you wish to change a Rule, or introduce a new one then: • •

Write the changes you wish, or new rule you want introduced, down on paper. Referencing Constitutional placement, rule number and sub-­‐clause.

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MEMBERSHIP AND HERD REGISTRATION

Each animal bred by that Fold owner (Breeder) must be clearly identified with an individual ID number. (See section on Identification of Cattle).

Membership fees are set each year by the Council. The Membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December, to coincide with the financial year. Notices are sent to Members prior to the beginning of each financial year.

Membership fees usually carry a reduction for early payment.

The Fold Registration can be applied for at any time prior to registering cattle of your own breeding. (Refer to the Constitution Highland Cattle Registration and Herd Book Rules clause 6.5 for the definition of breeder). It is advisable to give a second choice of Fold name.

Associate or Junior Membership can be upgraded to Full at any time on notification to the Registrar, along with the appropriate fees.

Any Member whose Membership fees are in arrears by 12 months shall cease to be a Member of the Society.

Once you have registered a Fold Name it is yours for life even if you are no longer a member of the Society. No other breeder can choose this name. The only way another breeder can use your Fold Name is if you sell or give them the rights to do so and this must be notified to Society in writing.

Please check the website or contact the Registrar for the latest membership fees for all classes of membership.

HISTORY

FULL MEMBERSHIP

CATTLE IN NEW ZEALAND

Full Members are entitled to:

The first documented record of Highland Cattle being imported in to New Zealand was in December 1892. Three in-­‐calf heifers and a bull all from prominent Scottish Folds arrived on the ship SS Tekoa and were quarantined in Lyttleton Harbour before being transported to the property of Mr George Rhodes of Claremont Station near Timaru. Despite one heifer proving to be barren these animals formed the nucleus of a significant herd of Highland Cattle. Further imports occurred prior to the 1900’s and cattle were sold to other landholders in both the North and South Islands. Highland Cattle were first exhibited at the Canterbury Show in 1894 and in many other shows in the Canterbury and Otago areas prior to 1900 and in the Manawatu in the early 1900’s. The Claremont herd was dispersed about 1906/07 and many animals ended up in the Otago Southand area – Castlerock Station and Mt Grand near Dunedin. Information about th these animals disappears in the first decade of the 20 century.

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All Society publications and information, Full participation in Society activities Register a Fold name Register cattle in the Herdbook Voting rights Transfer animal ownership to and from all other members of NZHCS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

A fine oil painting of these early cattle by William Greene completed in 1904 hangs in the Aigntighe Gallery in Timaru.

This painting has been restored and it is well worth a visit to the gallery to see it on display.

Associate Members: • • •

Receive all Society publications and information Have full participation in Society activities Do not have voting rights and may not register cattle or a Fold name

There are reports of Highland cattle being at Braemar Station in the 1920’s but little is known about the origin of these animals.

There are reports of Highland cattle being in NZ in the 1930’s but no one knows what happened to them as there are no descendants of these cattle in NZ today.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP (UNDER 18 YEARS OLD)

In 1975 three cows and a bull were imported from Scotland by John and Gabrielle Reid of the Trelissick Fold. The cows, Malda 23rd of Achnacloich, Proiseag Ruadh 19th of Achnacloich and Aoirig 5th of Ulva, and the bull, Hallmark of Balmoral, were destined for a tourist venture at Queenstown.

Junior Members: • • • • • •

Receive all Society publications and information Have full participation in Society activities Register a Fold name May register up to 5 cattle before they become Full members Transfer animal ownership to and from all other members of NZHCS Do not have any voting rights

The only other live import into this country was a cow, Liz of Norgrove, who was imported from Canada in 1979 by Stan Schuler of the Montrosa Fold. Descendants from all of these imported Highland cattle are now registered in the NZHCS Herdbook.

Any person wishing to become a Member should fill out an Application Form enclosed in this kit, available on-­‐line or from the Registrar, and send it with the appropriate fees to the Registrar to take to the first Council meeting thereafter.

At the beginning of the 1990’s a ban was put on genetic material being imported from the UK because of the BSE scare.

During these years semen was imported from Australia from the purebred bulls, Ben Ledi, Muillear of Ardvorlich and Cailean of Ardvorlich.

Unless the Council shall decide otherwise, the applicant shall be admitted as a Member of the Society.

FOLD & ID REGISTRATION Please check the website or contact the Registrar for the latest fees.

Every Member wishing to register cattle is required to register a separate name for use exclusively in connection with the name of animals bred by that Fold. This is known as your Fold Name. The fee is a one off expense and not payable annually as is the membership.

Every Member wishing to register cattle is also required to apply for a Fold identification in the form of three letters.

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During the 1980’s semen was imported from the UK from a number of bulls, Gille Coir of Pennygown, McDomnhull of Douneside, Callum of Pollock, Jock of Cullerne and Jock 26th of Leys. A number of farmers used this semen over foundation cattle and subsequent crossbred females, thus producing our Purebred Highlanders of today.

In 1994 the ban was briefly lifted from importing genetic material from the UK and semen was brought in from Arkle of Ousdale and Black Prince 2nd of Rigg.

All of these bulls feature strongly in the backgrounds of our cattle. Since the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society was formed in 1993 there has been a wider choice of semen available. Semen now comes from the US, Canada, Australia and recently, Sweden. There are now purebred cattle in NZ with more than 10 generations of Highlands behind them and it is impossible to tell them apart from cattle descended entirely from Scottish Highland genetics.

In 1994 the first calves were born at the Glenfiddich Fold of Robert & June Gordon from embryos imported from Canada. Since then a number of fullblood cattle have been born from embryos from the US, Canada and Australia.

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There have in more recent times, been bulls imported from Australia and use of semen form Scotland and other countries is now quite common.

GRADING OF CATTLE

All stock submitted for registration in the Herd Book is given a grade which classifies the level of Highland bloodlines in the animal’s pedigree. The grades that follow are the only ones used in the Register to grade cattle.

FULLBLOOD (F)

In 2008, the 5000th animal was registered:

All animals whose sires and dams are registered as Fullblood in the "NZHCSHB" or are registered as as Purebred in the in the Herd Book of the "Highland Cattle Society" UK, Canada, or America and as Fullblood in Australia or in some other Herd Book approved by Council, and whose ancestry shows no introduction of any other breed of cattle.

– Dalmally of Glenloch – a dun coloured female bred by

This classification was introduced to be able to give a distinction between animals that have come through a breeding up regime, and animals that have come from a totally Highland ancestry. All offshore societies except Australia do not recognize bred up stock.

Kel and Gail McKirdy.

THE SOCIETY Feb’93 A meeting was held in New Plymouth to see if there was enough interest to form our own Highland Cattle Society. Fourteen people attended and others who could not attend contributed their thoughts. At the end of this meeting a committee of 6 people was elected to put together a Constitution and get the Society underway.

May ‘93 The Constitution was finalised and sent off around the country to get the 15 signatures required to form an Incorporated Society.

June ‘93 Membership and Herd Registrations were opened. At this time there were 52 Members.

Oct ‘93 The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society was registered with the Dept. of Justice.

Nov ‘93 The first Grading Tour took place. The Society didn’t want to penalise any breeder for the years of breeding they had done and it recognised that some animals should be able to enter the Herdbook according to how many generations of Highland they had behind them. All existing cattle and their records were inspected by an Australian breeder and Councillor, Allister Stewart, assisted by David Bosomworth and Kevin Ryan both stud stock agents from NZ. Females were given a “grade” according to how many registered bulls there were in the background. Bulls had to be able to qualify for Purebred status, i.e. at least 4 generations by registered sires. They travelled from Whangarei to Invercargill to 30 Farms and inspected 251 cattle.

AF At the time of establishment of NZHCSHB 35 animals whose pedigrees were broken but known to be of highland breeding were given an ‘A’ and provided they were crossed over a Fullblood bull the resultant progeny became ‘F’.

In 2007 debate was held over the confusion resulting from the 35 animals given an ‘A’ grade in the manner above and those that were an ‘A’ grade as a result of a breeding up programme. It was agreed to give these 35 a distinct code to differentiate them and so they became ‘AF’ meaning ‘A’ grade whose progeny become an ‘F’ when crossed over a Fullblood bull.

PURE BRED (P) All females with dams graded as A or P1-­‐PX in the NZHCSHB. Their sires will be either P2 –PX or Fullblood.

All bulls registered from dams with a P1-­‐PX grade. The sire must be P2-­‐PX or Fullblood The progeny of a Fullblood female and Purebred bull will be Purebred.

The animals with a purebred status will also have a number after the P, denoting how many generations the animal has been purebred. The number system is:

April’94 The Herdbook was opened for registrations.

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Set ‘94 First Newsletter was issued.

Oct ’94 The first AGM was held and the first Council elected. Ken Shaw was elected President.

1996 Affiliation to the Royal Agricultural Society is gained. The first classes for Highland cattle were held at the Royal Show.

June ‘99 The first NZHCS Winter Show was held at Pukekohe in conjunction with the AGM weekend.

P1 First generation purebred 15/16ths P2 Second generation purebred 31/32nds P3 Third generation purebred 63/64ths P4 Fourth generation purebred PX Fifth generation and over purebred

Only P2-­‐PX or Fullblood bulls can be registered in the NZHCS Herdbook.

2000 Society paid the Registrar/Treasurer, Editor and Secretary for the first time.

There are a few instances where bulls with a P1 classification and who were registered prior to the rule change in 1997 are listed in pedigrees.

2003 The Society’s first website went live.

A GRADE (7/8TH PURE) OR ‘3RD CROSS’ (A GRADE CATTLE CANNOT BE REGISTERED AFTER 1 JUNE2013)

2005 The Society’s newsletter went colour for all issues.

Female progeny of P2-­‐PX or F sires and whose dams are registered in Grade B in the Herdbook;

2008 First Life Membership is awarded to Shirley Blanchard.

Or those cows whose ancestry is obviously Highland and on inspection by, and at the discretion of, a Society Inspector is granted Assessed (A) A status. Breeding records must be produced and any inspection and DNA testing costs to be borne by the member.

2009 The Society’s Herdbook went online in a fully searchable mode 2010 The Society organised the first National Open Fold Day, 18 properties open their gates to the public across the country.

AA grade animals may still be registered in the NZHCS herdbook.

2011 The Society Constitution was completely updated and voted in at AGM 2013 The Society moved to electronic communication with fully integrated member only area on its website

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Females whose sires are registered as P2-­‐PX or Fullblood, and whose dams are registered in Grade C in the Herdbook.

There is one scientific paper published on the inheritance of crop ear in Highland Cattle (Scheider et al 1994). This research concluded that the gene causing crop ear is a single autosomal dominant gene with incomplete dominance which is what gives rise to the varying severity of the defect in animals carrying one copy of the gene.

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The possible genetic combinations of animals:

Those cows whose ancestry is obviously Highland and on inspection by, and at the discretion of, the Society Inspector is granted B status. Breeding records must be produced and any inspection DNA testing costs to be borne by the member.

The gene for Crop Ear is designated C

B GRADE (3/4 PURE) OR ‘2ND CROSS’ B GRADE FEMALES CANNOT BE REGISTERED AFTER 1 JUNE 2013)

CC-­‐ These animals will always have crop ear and it may have quite severe visible expression. These animals received one copy of the gene from each parent and will always pass the gene to their offspring.

C GRADE (1/2 PURE) OR ‘1ST CROSS’ Females whose sires are registered as P2-­‐PX or Fullblood, and whose dams are from another breed of cattle. (Main breed to be specified).

After 1st June 2002 no further C grade females are able to be registered in the NZHCS Herdbook.

Cc – These animals have received the crop ear gene from one parent and the normal ear gene from the other. They should have crop ear but the severity of the defect will be highly variable and may not be visible to inspection. These animals have a 50% chance of passing the crop ear gene to their offspring. cc – These animals cannot have crop ear because they carry 2 copies of the recessive gene for normal ears. These animals therefore cannot pass crop ear genes to their offspring.

Grading Grid Use this grid to determine what grade the progeny of your cattle would be. Progeny always go up one grade from the lowest parent except where both parents are the same grade, in which case the progeny will be the same grade as both parents.

Grading Grid

Dam C Dam B Dam A Dam P1 Dam P2 Dam P3 Dam P4 Dam PX Dam AF Dam F

The gene for normal ears is designated c

Sire P2 B A P1 P2 P2 P3 P3 P3 P3 P3

Sire P3 B A P1 P2 P3 P3 P4 P4 P4 P4

Sire P4 B A P1 P2 P3 P4 P4 PX PX PX

Sire PX B A P1 P2 P3 P4 PX PX PX PX

Sire AF B A P1 P2 P3 P4 PX PX n/a n/a

Sire F B A P1 P2 P3 P4 PX PX F F

CROP EAR WHAT IS CROP EAR? Crop Ear is a genetic defect affecting the ears of Highland cattle and some other cattle breeds. The expression of crop ear can vary from a severe ear abnormality to no easily observed signs at all e.g. a slight notch in the tip of each ear, to “stretched” or frilly edges, to chunks out of the ears and extremely small ears. However small or large the defect is, it is still Crop Ear. The defect is present in both ears and is symmetrical. The defect is evident at birth and doesn’t develop later.

The table below shows the probability of an animal having crop ear from all possible mating combinations

CC CC 100% CC All offspring will have crop ear

Cc 50% CC 50% Cc All offspring will have crop ear – 50% severe, 50% variable 25% CC Cc 50% CC 50% Cc 50% Cc 25% cc All offspring will have crop ear – ¾ of offspring will have crop ear 50% severe, 50% variable with ¼ of those being severe and ½ with variable expression. ¼ of offspring will be free from crop ear 50% Cc cc 100% Cc All offspring will have crop ear but 50% cc ½ of the offspring will have crop with variable expression ear of variable expression. ½ will be free from crop ear

cc 100% Cc All offspring will have crop ear but with variable expression 50% Cc 50% cc ½ of the offspring will have crop ear of variable expression. ½ will be free from crop ear

100% cc All offspring will be free from crop ear.

The absence of visible signs of ear deformity is not a guarantee that an animal is not carrying the gene. It simply means that the gene has not expressed physically enough for it to be detected.

Progeny of such an animal may show visible signs of crop ear. This is often mistakenly described as having crop ear “jump or miss a generation”.

More information can be found in the references listed below Inheritance of notched ears in Highland cattle by Scheider A, Schmidt P, Distl O. Berl Munch Tierarztl Wochenschr.1994; 107:348-­‐52.

WHAT AFFECT DOES IT HAVE? It has no affect on the beef value of the animal, only on the cosmetic value of the animal. Individual countries Highland Breed Societies all have different stances on the importance of crop ear. In the UK it is seen as a minor defect and only males need to have their status noted, while other countries deem it as a very important defect and preclude registration of such animals or have compulsory notification of the defect within pedigrees.

An Explanation of the Genetics of Crop Ear by Dr. Glen Hastie BVSc MVS MACVSc, Bairnsley Highland Cattle. www.cruachan.com.au How big is the problem in NZ? There were a small number of cases identified on the initial grading tours and some reported cases since. Crop ear is found in both Fullblood and P graded cattle in the NZHCS herdbook.

WHAT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE ISSUE?

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The following guidelines might help you make that choice:

THE NZHCS STANCE ON CROP EAR A poll was carried out to see how Members felt about Crop Ear. Whilst some Members felt that it was just cosmetic and didn’t have any bearing on the animal itself, the majority felt that they would like animals with Crop Ear identified so that they could make a choice as to whether they should register or purchase animals that either showed Crop Ear or had it somewhere in the background. They also felt that Crop Ear could be controlled by selecting for animals with no crop ear. It was decided that restrictions should be placed on bulls, or embryo flushes from Crop Eared animals as these could produce multiple calves in any one year.

The NZHCS Herdbook Rules and Regulations were amended to meet breeder requirements: • • • •

No bulls that have Crop Ear will be accepted for registration No bulls whose dam has Crop Ear can be registered.

No embryo progeny from a Crop Ear dam can be registered Females that have Crop Ear will be accepted for registration and will be identified with the letters ce behind their name

Members must notify the Registrar of an animal’s crop ear status when registering cattle or if identified in an animal previously registered. Council can spot check at any time and when undertaking Bull Assessment, assessors are required to physically check for visual manifestation of the crop ear gene Breeders who import embryos or semen must check the crop ear status of the dam and/or sire so as to meet the requirements for registering progeny in NZ.

A BULL OR A STEER? The question is often asked whether to leave a bull calf entire. All bull calves look beautiful at a young age but they will not necessarily make the grade as a Stud bull or even as a commercial bull. Stud bulls must be of Fullblood or P3 status to be considered for Assessment and Herd registration. There is a limited demand for stud bulls each year as the good, older bulls will also get passed around. However if a young bull has the potential to improve the breed he is highly marketable. Most Breeders will be looking for the best bulls so that they can improve their herd. A good indication is to ask yourself would this bull improve the quality of Highland Cattle in New Zealand.

You may compare against your herd but as you would be selling the bull to another breeder it is those animals that that need to be considered. If you are unsure then consult with another experienced person – they do not necessarily need to be a Highland Breeder but should be a good judge of cattle.

Consider market forces – what grade of bull do Highland breeders look for. Generally Fullblood bulls will be in greater demand than Purebred bulls. Growing out and registering a bull is relatively costly so you need to achieve a good financial return. If your bull is deemed not suitable for stud use it may well have potential as a commercial bull.

Commercial Bull: Explore the market early. If there are opportunities the bull must be of sound structure, fertile and have a good growth rate potential – the commercial breeder is selling meat. The dairy industry has been identified as a large potential market for bulls and the easy calving ability of a highland bull is a desired trait for the dairy industry but ultimately the progeny will go into the beef market.

Bulls destined for the commercial market must be dehorned. It will be very difficult to sell a horned animal to a commercial farmer. He has many breeds to choose from and these are in the main polled – horns may put him off buying yours even if it is the best choice from another perspective. If there does not seem to be an opportunity to sell into the commercial bull market or your bull does not have marketable characteristics then it should be castrated and dehorned.

A Steer: It can then be sold as a weaner to a finisher or you can finish it yourself. Castration does modify growth potential slightly but the animal will be much easier to manage. As a dehorned animal it will be accepted at the abattoir and sale yards, transport companies will not be reluctant to move it etc. Most stud breeders will have identified potential stud bulls at a very early age and definitely prior to weaning. Dehorning and castrating are much less stressful when carried out on a younger animal and much less costly too.

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A I SIRE APPROVAL SCHEME In 1999 the Society initiated a scheme to identify New Zealand bred bulls that have reached the desired standard for AI sires.

This scheme was implemented at the request from Members who wish to have more information on the standard of bulls whose semen is offered for sale. It does not preclude any owner wishing to collect semen from a bull and marketing semen privately or for general use, without this approval.

AIM To improve the national Herd both as Highlands and as beef cattle, through the use of superior sires.

BENEFITS FOR THE SOCIETY To provide the opportunity for the continued development of the Breed in New Zealand by promoting sires that have attained a required standard in both Highland and Beef characteristics. It will provide Breeders an added opportunity for marketing cattle and genetics. It could be used as a tool to check the results of a breeding programme and provide an incentive to breed sires that are recognised as superior. It will also provide written information as to the quality of sires being offered through AI. It provides an assurance that they meet the required standard.

KEEPING GOOD RECORDS The only difference between registered cattle and commercial cattle is the recorded information about that particular animal i.e. it’s Pedigree. It is no good having that information in your head as at some point proof will be required.

Keep all of your written information in one place, preferably in a Folder.

Written records and identification of animals should be so good that, if for some reason a breeder could not continue, someone else should be able to take over the herd and be able to work out who each animal is, what it’s pedigree is, what calves they have had, who they are in calf to and when they are due to calve next, and even information on when they were drenched last, etc.

KEEP A FOLD DIARY OR FOLD REGISTER The Constitution requires that breeders maintain a stud register. The following may help with this.

Each year allocate a page for the mating information: • • • • •

POSSIBLE USES 1. Approved New Zealand bred sires could be collected and the semen marketed for use through LIC, Ambreed or similar agency, to farmers at reasonable prices.

Each year also allocate a page for the calving information: • • • • • • •

2. Any owners of New Zealand bred sires wishing to collect semen and sell it privately or for general use could assure the purchaser that the sire had reached the Society approved standard.

3. If semen from New Zealand bred sires is being marketed overseas for general use then a copy of the NZHCS Sire Approval could be given to an overseas purchaser, agency or Society. In return the NZ Society could make a similar request to an agency or Society of country of origin of any semen being imported into NZ for general use.

ELIGIBILITY

Write down all the cows that you will be mating for the year Write down their pre-­‐mating heats Write down the dates they were mated and who the sire was How long the bull ran with the cows – date from and date to, i.e. 02/04/11 to 06/05/11. Not April to May. Record any other relevant information about the matings

Write down all the cows that will be calving for the year Write down the date they are due Record when they actually calved Record the sex of the calf Record the NAIT No./AHB tag/tattoo number and name of the calf Write down the name of the sire Record any other relevant information about the calf or calving

Any registered bull over the age of 2 years can be nominated. The Bulls are expected to be mature bulls that have proven themselves. They can be nominated by their owner, or by a Councillor with the owner’s permission.

There are pages for mating records and pages for calving records in the forms section of the website which, if filled out correctly, holds all the information you may need at a later date. Some breeders may find it easier to allocate a page, or card, to each animal so that their life history is on the one page.

THE INSPECTION FORMAT

REGISTERING CATTLE

The Bulls, their dam and sire if possible and any progeny are then inspected by three Society appointed Inspectors, made up of two Highland breeders and one Beef Judge. Each assessment is confidential and reported to the Council without discussion.

To qualify for registration each animal must meet the requirements under the rules “Grading of Cattle” as stated in the Herd Book Rules and Regulations. All Cattle should also meet the Breed Standard adopted by the New Zealand Highland Cattle Society.

The Council then collates these assessments. If they think that a bull has reached a desired standard they will give the bull a Society approval to be used as an AI sire. The owner will be notified, a Certificate will be issued and the Sires name will then be entered into the AI Approved Sire Register, as well as published on the Society’s website and in the Society’s Journal. The Council’s decision is final.

Applications for the Registration of Highland cattle can only be accepted: i. ii. iii.

COST OF INSPECTION Costs to be set by Council from time to time. Please check the website, or with the Registrar for latest fees.

From the Breeder of the animal who must be a current financial Full, Life or Junior Member On the official Multiple Registration Form with a signed and dated Declaration or on the official on-­‐line form found on the Society web site Upon payment of the appropriate Registration fees

FEMALES • • • •

Must meet the Breed Standard Meet the Rules as stated in the Herd Book rules and Regulations Should be registered within 12 months of their birth. After that date a Late Fee applies.

Females that have Crop Ear will be accepted for registration. They will be identified in the Herdbook with the letters ce behind their name.

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BULLS

An example of the NZHCS ID is ABCR5.

This is made up of the ABC Fold ID (ABC), 2000-­‐01 breeding year letter -­‐R, and the 5th calf born that year (5).

• • • • • •

Must meet the breed standard Must meet the Rules as stated in the Herd Book Rules and Regulations Can only be registered after 12 months of age and after having undergone a Society Bull Assessment which recommends registration.

Must be P2 or higher in grade.

Bulls with Crop Ear will not be accepted for registration.

Bulls whose dam has Crop Ear will not be registered.

EMBRYOES • • •

The Management tag can be a metal tag over the edge of the ear, a yellow button or tag. Both primary and secondary tag/tattoo numbers are required when registering your animals.

Progeny born from embryo transplant must have their parentage proved by DNA before registration.

Progeny must be from registered Purebred or Fullblood cattle only. No grades.

Progeny from a dam with Crop Ear will not be registered.

Year Year Letters Letters st

The NZHCS recognises: • • • • •

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Instructions for tattooing (The Society has tattoo kits you can borrow – ask your nearest Councillor) 1.

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3.

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So that all animals have a unique number:

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Visual management (Secondary tag)

To register an animal in the Herdbook it must have its own unique permanent identification so that it can’t be changed or confused with any other animal.

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une ’’15 13 –– 31st 31 M ay ‘16 14 1 JJune CA == 1st May st st B = 1 June ’14 – 31 May ‘15 D = 1st June ’16 – 31st May 17 st st C = 1 June ’15 – 31 May 16

The NZHCS Herdbook as being the official record of NZ born cattle.

New Zealand born cattle that were registered in the AHCS Herdbook or Highland Society Herdbook (UK) and were exported or dead prior to the NZHCS Herdbook being started.

The AHCS Herdbook as being the official record of Australian cattle, and likewise for any other Society Herdbook.

Any animal registered in a recognised overseas Herdbook provided that it is registered in the Herdbook of the country of its birth and the records are identical.

Notwithstanding the above, all animals born in New Zealand must be registered in the NZHCS Herdbook before they will be recognised in any other Herdbook. They must also have identical pedigree and details.

IDENTIFYING CATTLE

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NAIT tag (Primary tag)

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une’12 1 MMay ay ‘13 1 JJune BZ == 1st ’14–– 331st ‘15

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Each breeder must apply to the Animal Health Board for a seven digit AHB number which stays with that breeder even if moving properties. This number is used to identify all animals breed by that person. www.ahb.org.nz. You must also have a National Animal Identification & Tracing (NAIT) number that identifies your property and be Person In Charge of Animals (PICA) for that property. You can register at www.nait.co.nz.

Each Fold applies to NZHCS for their Herd ID which is made up of 3 letters.

Each breeding year is allocated a different letter. The breeding year runs from the 1st June to the 31st May the following year.

Each breeder gives every calf born within their Fold a number for that breeding year – see below

Load the tattoo pliers with the letters and numbers (as above). Try them out on a piece of paper or cardboard to make sure that they are in the right order and around the right way.

Clean the needles of the tattoo and apply tattoo ink or stove polish to them with the small brush.

Restrain the calf. Clean the inside of the right ear with the soapy water or methylated spirits.

Hold the calf firmly. Position the pliers in the centre of the ear between the two large veins. Squeeze the pliers firmly (it should make a loud crunch) and then remove the pliers away quickly in case the calf pulls away.

Apply more ink to the ear with the brush, bending the ear back to increase penetration.

Do not clean the excess ink away. Leave it to dry and flake off naturally. This will leave a legible and permanent tattoo.

TAG NUMBERS AND ORDERING Tags can be ordered at your local farm supplies store, your vet or directly from the manufacturers.

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PROVING PARENTAGE

INDEPENDENT AI TECHNICIAN

Before an animal can be registered it is necessary to prove its parentage. There several ways to do this as listed below.

See also the section on DNA. It is up to the Breeder to prove the parentage of any calves that they wish to register.

If you do your own AI work or you have an independent Technician, then the Society has some simple AI dockets you can use (see Forms section).

NATURAL MATING

An example is shown below. Fill in both halves. Send the bottom half in with the Herd Return to the Registrar. Make sure it is signed and dated by the Technician.

Fill out the Bulls name and the dates that the Cow was running with him, on your Annual Herd Return and send it back to the Registrar prior to calving.

AI (ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION) Make sure that you get a signed AI docket from the Technician and send it to the Registrar along with your Annual Herd Return prior to calving.

EMBRYO TRANSPLANTS Get the calf DNA tested so that it can be parentage verified. Attach a copy of the Parentage Verification Certificate to the Registration Form.

BULL LEASING If you lease another member’s bull, ensure that a Bull Lease form is provided with the Bull, detailing the name of the bull, who owns him, Herdbook number and dates. There is a blank form on the website. One copy should be kept by the owner of the bull, one given to the person leasing the bull and one sent to the Registrar

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HERD RETURNS Once a year, approximately March, you will receive an Annual Herd Return. This gives a list of the animals that are currently registered in your ownership in the Herdbook.

It is important that you fill in the relevant details and return it to the Registrar by 1st June because: •

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It assists you to verify the parentage of your calves, especially if you are using natural mating and own more than one bull. (In this case it is the only check the Society has other than to look at your Fold records or to prove parentage by DNA testing) o Fill out the mating details, giving the name of the sire and the date mated or dates the cow was running with the bull. When you go to register your calves they can be verified against these details.

Be sure to fill out the run with bull dates (RWB) using the full date not just a month, e.g. 01/03/09 to 11/08/09 not March to August o Attach your AI dockets to the Herd Return when you return it. o Attach a copy of your bull lease if applicable o Attach a copy of your ET paperwork if applicable If there are animals listed that you have sold during the year then it is a reminder to you that you have not transferred it to the new owner. Fill out transfer certificates and return with the Annual Herd Return to the Registrar Similarly for animals that you have bought. If they are not on your list then the transfer hasn’t taken place.

Contact the vendor and ask for the transfer to be completed.

By filling in the details of any animals that may have died, or been culled, it enables the Society to keep an update of the number of breeding Highlands in NZ. Specify whether the animal died, was sent to the works or sold unregistered and supply the date.

DNA TESTING DNA testing is a useful tool to help in the positive identification of parents. It is mandatory for embryo transplants and required after AI dams are run with a bull as depending on the date of birth of the calf it may be questionable as to whether the calf was the result of AI or the bull. DNA will prove this one way or the other. If a bull’s ID is uncertain, a DNA test against the profile of the suggested bull will prove parentage one way or the other. Sample collecting for DNA can be done simply and cheaply by the breeder themselves.

No Herd Returns – No Registrations. You may well be asked to parentage verify your animals before registration.

Example Annual Herd Return for all animals presently Registered under your name PLEASE UPDATE AND RETURN BY 1ST JUNE EACH YEAR. (Must be returned before the birth of your calves) • • •

Attach AI Certificates for cows presently in-­‐calf to verify matings/births next season If your cows are naturally mated then fill in the sire and the dates she ran with the bull.

Attach Bull Lease form if you used another breeder’s bull.

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WHAT IS A DNA PROFILE? It is the DNA identification for an individual animal. You will need a DNA profile for each animal being used in a test, i.e. the calf, the sire and the dam. If the dam or sire has had a DNA profile done in the past then y ou will not need to do this again, the reference number will be sufficient and no further cost will be involved.

WHAT IS A DNA TRU-­‐PARENT TEST? This is what you will need to do to verify the parentage of your animal. The DNA profile of a calf is matched against the DNA profiles of the selected parents to see if there are sufficient markers to say whether the sire or dam are correct.

You may test against several sires/dams for no extra cost. However if this is done over a period of time with new alternatives there may be an added cost.

WHAT TO DO There are a number of DNA laboratories in NZ but not all will do beef animals or tests from hair samples. You need to check with each company. NZHCS uses Zoetis Animal Genetics (previously known as Pfizer) but members are free to use any other company. Results of previous tests are kept on file by NZHCS and Zoetis. In cases where NZHCS sends samples in on behalf of the breeder a copy of profiles are sent to the breeder for their records. The simplest way to take a sample yourself is a hair sample. Some companies (e.g. LIC) no longer accept hair samples as they have moved to simple tissue sample collection. DNA can also be extracted from blood or bone samples but these need to be done by a vet and sent for processing immediately.

Check with your preferred supplier as to their sample collection requirements HOW TO TAKE A HAIR SAMPLE FOR DNA To take a hair sample: 1.

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Make sure your hands are clean and free from any other hairs While holding the end of the tail switch with one hand, pull a pencil-­‐thickness tuft of hair (at least 20 – 25 hairs from adult animals and 40 – 50 hairs from young animals) from the switch, making sure hair roots are attached. The hair follicles are under the skin and easily come out of the tail when pulled correctly. Pull the hair “up and away” to get as many follicles as possible. Always collect samples from dry hairs and make sure the follicles are not contaminated with faeces. If you are pulling hair with pliers, wipe pliers clean between animals. The more follicles that are in your sample, the better, as this will give plenty of material to test, and will mean there is sufficient sample in storage if you would ever like to use the sample for another test.

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Seal the container for the hair and either post directly to Zoetis or to the Registrar who will do this for you at no extra cost. The necessary sample submission forms are available on-­‐line from Zoetis or from the NZHCS Registrar.

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TRANSFER OF ANIMAL OWNERSHIP The Vendor (person who is selling) is responsible for the Transfer and payment of fees on selling an animal. It should be sent to the Registrar within 60 days of the transfer. Please check the website or contact the Registrar for the latest fees.

If the new owner is already a Member of the NZHCS then the transfer of ownership will be recorded in the Herdbook, and the copies of the Pedigree and Registration Certificate will be sent to them.

If the new owner is not a Member of the NZHCS then fill out the Transfer and send the fees to the Registrar. The change of ownership will be recorded in the Herdbook as owned by a non-­‐member. The Registrar will then contact the new owner and encourage them to join the Society. Upon receiving their Membership they will be then sent the Pedigree and Registration Certificate of their new animals.

The transfer certificate is on page two of the Pedigree and registration certificate every animal has. Fill out the bottom portion and return to the Registrar with the appropriate fees. Retain the top portion for your records. Alternatively, you may fill out and send the transfer on-­‐line at the Society’s website making payment electronically.

Animal Deactivation Form – if you have sold an animal as a cull and no longer want this animal to have progeny registered by the Society. Please use this form. This is a permanent change to the animal’s status and it cannot be reversed to allow progeny to be registered in the future.

HIGHLAND ANIMALS AS A BEEF BREED Highland cattle are medium sized beef breed. They are certainly not a miniature beef breed. Mature females should be in excess of 450 kg at maturity and up to 600-­‐700 kg. Mature bulls will reach in excess of 750 kg. This is approx. 100-­‐ 150 kg less than a Hereford. Whilst they are slightly slower growing than most other British and exotic breeds, if fed properly they should reach a killable size by 20-­‐30 months.

At this point a large part of the market is a “boutique” market but at some stage there will be a need to take the transition to the beef market. Keeping this in mind breeders must take care that future breeding cattle have retained their size and beef qualities while still attaining that very attractive animal which is also an efficient grass to meat converter.

CALVES Cattle like most animals put on the fastest growth rate in their earliest months. Make sure that the mothers are fed well so that they can produce plenty of milk for their calves. If calves start well they continue to grow well. If they get a poor start they usually carry on growing at a slower rate.

Approximate weaning weights at 6-­‐8 months of age:-­‐ Females = 170kg-­‐200+kg Bulls = 200kg-­‐240+kg Retain this portion for your records

SELECTION FOR BREEDING

Choose sires and replacement females from families that produce calves that are heavier at weaning than their peers.

FEED YOUR CATTLE WELL Highland cattle will not survive or grow properly on the smell of an oily rag. They will however survive and grow on adequate feed of poorer quality. They have the ability to convert lower quality feed into beef that other breeds are unable to do. But at times of the year when feed is short they do need good quality supplementary feed.

Fill out this portion and send to the Registrar

HEALTH OF YOUR CATTLE

Treat them like any other breed of cattle.

Although they are said to be hardy, you should still de-­‐worm and de-­‐lice them at weaning, and again when necessary, to let them grow without any checks.

If the cow is in calf then fill out the mating details

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BREEDING AGE OF FEMALES

Don’t be tempted to breed your females too early or they will never reach their potential. It is best to let them calve as a 3 year old.

CROSSBREEDING In Scotland, Highland Cattle have been crossed with many different breeds of cattle e.g. Shorthorn, Simmental,. The crossbred females are retained as "hill cattle" and bred to fast growing breeds to achieve high beef production. The Highland has been used to inject hardiness to other breeds, and when mated to a fast growing sire, they produce a very saleable calf while keeping cow maintenance costs to a minimum. The Highland cow has the milk to rear a larger calf and the virtues of the Highland breed are passed on when cross bred to most bulls.

Highlands also cross well with Herefords as proven at Mayberries Research Station, Canada, when groups of 100 breeding cows of pure Highland, pure Hereford, and Highland/Hereford cross were tested. The pure Highland produced 1 tonne more beef than the pure Hereford group. While the Highland/Hereford Cross produced 3 tonnes more beef than the pure Hereford.

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CHOOSING BETWEEN A STUD COW AND A FINISHER The focus usually goes on the bull and its suitability for entry into the herd book as a stud animal.

The cow also contributes to breed improvement and like a bull she should also go through a selection process before registration. Such a decision will often relate to whether a heifer will meet the needs of your own plan for your fold – it could be a colour or grade preference or it could be an aim to correct a fault such as poor udders or milking ability. The importance of selecting a female for the herd carries a long term impact and if one gets it wrong it can take a long time to re adjust via further selection.

Good quality heifers could be registered and kept within your own fold or sold to another breeder. The market for females will always reward those that sell high quality stock. Heifers that may not reach your desired standard but are structurally sound could be sold unregistered to a commercial operation. The rest should be sold for finishing.

The number of heifers required as replacement stock will dictate the number of heifers retained at weaning to go through to the later stages of the selection process.

The following guidelines might help you make that choice.

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MATING

CHOOSING YOUR BEST MATING TIME

For many of our Members breeding cattle is a new experience and it can be a lot easier if you have some prior knowledge on what to do when the time comes.

The best time for your cow to calve is about 2 weeks before the spring growth of grass. There are a number of reasons for this:

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Do some homework and select a sire that will improve your cattle. For example, if your cows have bad feet then select a sire with really good feet; if your cow is on the small size then choose a sire who will give a bit more size to the progeny.

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Decide whether you are going to use natural mating by using a bull or use AI (artificial insemination).

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Natural Mating. Either purchase a bull who will be able to be used for at least two years before he would be crossing over his own progeny. A good alternative is to lease a bull from another breeder.

Leasing a bull is a good option for those with small acreages where it is difficult to be able to separate the bull out and keep him from the rest of the herd. Leasing a bull can involve either bringing the leased bull to your property to run with your breeding age females or sending your females to the bull owner’s property. Be sure to get a bull lease form filled in by the owner of the bull. Keep one copy for yourself and send the other in with your annual herd return to the Registrar.

Fees for leasing a bull vary from owner to owner. Some charge a set fee no matter how many animals are being serviced, others charge by the number of females being serviced and the length of time the bull is with the females.

Some charge grazing, some don’t. Please discuss all these aspects and be sure both you and the bull owner are in full agreement and understanding with each other.

Artificial Insemination. Before you even consider AI as a mating option you need to check that you have your own yards with a suitable race to confine animals or have ready access to some.

Research what semen is available by looking at the website, contacting a Councilor or asking your local semen supplier, i.e. LIC, Ambreed, etc. Make your purchase early. They will store it for you until you require it. Count on using at least 2 straws per cow but it is advisable to buy a few extra. If you don’t need them they can be stored for the next year.

Arrange for a Technician to do the job for you when the time comes. This is often done through the semen supplier.

Let him/her know approximately when you will want the mating done so that they can pick up the semen and store it in their own semen bank.

KEEP PRE-­‐MATING HEATS About 6-­‐8 weeks after calving your cow is likely to have her first heat. Watch for some unusual behaviour i.e. being mounted by another cow, your cow trying to mount others, more bellowing than usual, being unusually unsettled, not eating etc. Write down this date. (Use the Mating Chart enclosed in the Kit). Cows cycle every 21 days so start looking again about 18 days later.

By keeping a record of these pre-­‐mating heats you are more likely to see your cow on heat when you are ready to mate her because you are looking for the signs.

Do the same procedure for your first time calvers. They can be notoriously difficult to pick up in heat so you may want to use heat detectors. They usually have a number of cycles before you want to mate them.

The cow will not be too fat at the time of calving as she is just coming off winter feed. An overly fat cow is more likely to have calving difficulties.

The cow will not bag up too much at the very beginning. When the calf is small it doesn’t need quite so much milk. If the cow bags up too much and the calf doesn’t drink it all, the udder and the teats can get so big that the calf can’t manage. After a couple of weeks when the grass grows the cow produces more milk and by then the calf is managing OK. Because the cow is not short of grass right through the Spring she will be able to feed her calf really well. If she calves in the middle of the summer or just before winter she is more likely to be short of grass and not make so much milk for her calf.

If you don’t know when this time is then ask a local farmer for advice. Each area is different. Some areas get a very early spring growth whilst others don’t. Some areas get a drought and others a wet winter. Choose a calving time that will let your cow feed her calf for about six months before weaning or feed starts getting short again. (Use the Gestation Table enclosed).

MATING TIME Natural Mating. Contact the Breeder who is supplying the bull at least 3 weeks before you want your cow mated.

Either transport the bull or cow so that they are together in time for when you think that your cow will be coming on heat. Write down the date when you see the cow on heat and/or being served by the bull.

If you are the Breeder who owns the bull then fill out a Bull Hire/Service Form and send it to the Registrar so that the parentage of the resulting calf can be verified. See sample form enclosed.

Artificial Insemination. When you notice your cow is on heat then contact the Technician. He/she will come either that afternoon or the next morning. Have your cow ready in the yards where there is a good race or where she can be restrained.

Get a signed AI docket from the AI Technician. At the end of the mating season send them all into the Registrar so that the parentage of the resulting calf can be verified. Or attach to your Herd Return. See samples enclosed.

Watch again 18-­‐24 days later and repeat the process if necessary. If the cow doesn’t appear to come on heat then you may be lucky and she is in-­‐calf. But watch again at the 6 weeks mark in case you may have missed her.

It is normal to run a female with a bull from about 24 days after being AI’ed. If the AI hasn’t taken then the bull will mate and the cow will produce a calf from a natural mating.

Many cows do not become pregnant from AI matings. If your cow is one of these then consider natural mating instead.

Whilst this is the general rule for mating cows there are a few extra tips that can assist you. Beef cows suckling calves are not always easy to detect when they are on heat, or you may be away from the farm during the day and don’t see your cow cycle. Some animals are quite shy, or it is too hot during the day and they only have some activity during the night when you don’t notice. You may find that one of the following methods will help you.

KAMAR HEAT DETECTORS This is a patch that you glue onto the cows back between the pin-­‐bones and the tail. It is a plastic bubble filled with a clear liquid. When another animal mounts your cow it bursts the bubble and the liquid goes a bright red. It is quite evident that your cow has been on heat even if you haven’t seen any action. When you notice the bubble has changed

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colour that day or night, then phone for the Technician to come and do the artificial insemination. Or, if your cow is running with the bull, then it is likely that he has served her that day.

Pick out the animals that you are going to take at least three months prior to the show. Animals coming straight from the paddock to the show will not do you justice.

Kamar Heat Detectors can be purchased by the packet or singularly from your Veterinarian.

Any chores such as trimming of feet or ringing of bulls should be done well in advance of show day. (all bulls over the age of 12 months have to be led by the ring at Shows).

SYNCHRONIZED MATING

Start to give the animal some hay or grain. This will help to get the animal in its best condition, give the coat that extra gloss, and help the animal adjust to a hard diet when it goes out to the Show. Grass is not usually available at Shows.

Sometimes it may be easier if you can plan to mate your cow or cows all on a certain date. It may be that you are going to be away from the farm for a while either at mating time or calving time. Or that getting the AI Technician in every time that a cow comes on heat is not convenient if you are working. Whatever the reason there is a way that may be more convenient for you.

Synchronized mating is a programme that enables you to choose a date or day whereby you can mate all of your cows together. It is done through your Veterinarian who will advise you which is the best programme for your cows.

This programme can also be used if you just have the one cow and so you never see her come on heat because there are no other animals to play with. Sometimes it can be used to start your cow cycling if there has been a problem.

GESTATION PERIOD When planning your mating it is helpful to know the gestation period. For gestation times refer to the gestation table in this kit

Clean up the coat by brushing, removing any knots or tangles carefully without leaving bald patches. Give them the first wash with shampoo about one month prior to the Show.

Get together some display material to decorate your stall, informative bulletin boards or photos, and hand outs.

Remember that this is your opportunity to promote your animals and the Highland breed.

Ensure all your paper work is up to date, passports are applied for /or granted and T.B testing is current.

LAST TWO WEEKS Get the animal used to drinking out of a bucket. It may be helpful to add some molasses or apple juice to the water to help disguise any chlorine taste that they may encounter at the Show. Another option is to add one drop of chlorine bleach to a 3-­‐4 gallon bucket. Animals that don’t drink at a show don’t do themselves justice.

Get them used to being tied up and led. But don’t overdo this as they can get sick of it. Short bursts are best. Teach them to stand up nice and square by placing their feet with your show stick. Get them used to being touched.

SHOWING AND EXHIBITING YOUR CATTLE Showing animals and taking them out on exhibition can be a lot of fun and really rewarding. There is nothing like a well groomed Highlander to get attention. However, a lot of hard work is involved in getting them ready before, and during the event.

Get them used to lots of noise and flapping things which they are probably going to encounter at the Show.

From the start of the 2010 show season you will need a “passport” to show Highland Cattle in any class run under RAS rules. Send the registration numbers of the animals you think you may wish to show to the Registrar well in advance of show closing dates. The Registrar will apply to the RAS for the passports for you. A copy of the passport for each animal must accompany the entry form. Any inquiries regarding this procedure contact the Registrar.

Trim hair under the belly and down the dewlap. Also around the pizzle on a bull. This will give time for the hair to grow out and erase any unevenness. Scrape and sandpaper horns. Young animals often have really rough patches.

To be eligible to show under RAS rules all animals must be:

Wash the animal a week before the show and again the day before.

Wash like you would your own hair, shampoo twice, rinsing well

Females – P1 or higher with four generations in the pedigree Males – P2 or higher with five generations in the pedigree.

If your animal does not meet this standard they may be shown in local or lifestyle classes that are not run under RAS rules. Animals from these classes are not eligible for Interbreed Classes or Show Championships.

CHOOSING YOUR ANIMALS FOR EXHIBITION Always choose your best animals:-­‐ • • • • •

Those that you can manage and can calmly get from the truck to the exhibition area and back.

Those that you can trust other people near. You will find that everyone wants to touch them, and some people do such silly things and then get quite indignant when the animal objects.

If you have limited space then a mature cow with her calf can represent the breed effectively. The cow should be full body size and have a good set of horns. The calf adds appeal.

If there is room for a third animal then take one the size that you sell.

Choose the animals that you feel are your best advertisements. Don’t take an animal just to fill a space.

each time. Wet the animal down, but leave the wear a raincoat. Put a little shampoo (cattle some from the Supermarket) in the bottom of a coke bottle. Fill with water and give it a shake. over the animal and rub in well. This seems to applying the shampoo straight to the coat. Be get water into the animal’s ears. Fold them washing the head. Brush excess water off, hair and let dry naturally. Or you can use a hair cleaner with the hose on the blow end.

tail until last or shampoo or milk bottle or Then pour this work better than careful not to over when brush up the dryer or vacuum

Gather up food and brushes, etc that you will

need to take.

The Society has an excellent video on how to handle your cattle. You can borrow this from Councillor.

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TRANSPORT TO THE SHOW OR EXHIBITION

RAS SHOW PASSPORTS

This can be quite stressful for the animal. Make sure that there is grating or wet sawdust or straw on the floor of the trailer or truck to ensure safe footing even if it is wet.

As agreed at a meeting held between NZHCS, NHR and NZLH on 21-­‐09-­‐10 and effective immediately.

Animals travel better when packed in tight with little movement. Take your TB dockets and Show Passes with you.

Make sure that you arrive with as much time as possible for your animal to settle into its new environment, get some food and water into its stomach, and get cleaned up before it goes on show.

All highland cattle to be shown at A & P shows in rings operating under RAS rules must adhere to the criteria listed below: 1.

ACCOMMODATION AT THE SHOW Bed your animals on some suitable dry matter such as straw or sawdust. Sometimes this is provided but often you will need to take it. Allow at least half a bale per animal per day. Tie your animals up so that they can’t fight with their neighbours. Put a calf between its mother and another animal so that the mother doesn’t try and get protective. All animals over 12 months of age should also have a neck strap. Tie the halter one side and the neck strap the other.

Place the food and water directly beneath the head. Set up your stall. Remove any manure or rubbish immediately.

Keep your gear and feed tidy at all times.

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3. P1 bulls or animals not meeting the required number of generations may be shown in local/lifestyle classes and may not proceed through to the RAS classes.

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THE FINAL PREPARATION Make sure that this is done in plenty of time. Make sure that the animal has got a good belly full of food and water.

Clean any dirt away and dry.

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To make the body look big (remember we’re selling beef) vigorously brush the coat up on the body. Then very lightly with your hands smooth the long outer hairs downward. You can selectively fill up hollows on your animal this way.

To make an animal look beefier from the rear, narrow the tail and widen the outline down to the hocks. The first is done by brushing the hair on the sides of the upper tail flat to the tail. Comb out the lower tail teasing lightly with a comb. Then brush the hair on the animal’s backside straight to the side. Flatten the hair with your hands. Oil the horns and feet.

Change into clean clothes and boots (not gumboots). Some shows you might need a white coat. When there are enough animals to have our own Highland classes then we have made a practice of all wearing the blue NZHCS shirts and black trousers, kilts or tartan skirts. This looks really smart.

THE SHOW RING Always keep your animals attention and thereby keep it under control. Jiggling the lead rope or talking to the animal softly keeps it aware of you. Watch the Judge. Follow his/her instructions. When you stop, “show” your animal at its best. Move it so that all four legs are under the corners of its body. Hold its head up at a level that keeps its back straight. Quietly help the person in front of you whose animal is being stubborn.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Females – P1 or higher with four generations in the pedigree Males – P2 or higher with five generations in the pedigree.

Progeny of P1 bulls provided they meet the correct number of generations are for the RAS classes.

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All animals wishing to be shown must have their pedigrees approved by a committee of three comprising one representative from each of the groups above2.All three of the above must sign off each pedigree and then it will be forwarded to the RAS to be added to the list of approved animals for showing Should any pedigree be turned down by any one of the committee it will be referred back to the Society from which it was issued with the reasons why. It is then up to that Society and its member breeders to sort the problem out and resubmit the pedigree. If no resolution can be found and the breeder still wishes to show the animal it will be forwarded to the RAS Liaison Committee for their opinion.

When approval has been given for an animal to be shown the owner will be issued with a “passport” for the animal. A copy of this should accompany the entries for the show and exhibitors are also encouraged to carry copies with them to the show.

The approved list of animals will be available on the RAS website. The list will include the animal’s name, herdbook number and identification.

As members of the NZHCS wishing to show animals all you need to do is:-­‐ • At least three weeks prior to the close of show entries notify the Registrar of the animal’s name, herdbook number and identification and the show you are entering. This may be done by e-­‐mail or by filling in the form found on the website. As full pedigrees are already in the herd book you do not need to send in a copy of the pedigree.

• There is no fee.

• It is recommended you submit any animal you possibly think you may want to show whether you end up doing so or not as once the approval has been gained it is for life. Eventually we would encourage members to apply for approval when they first register an animal.

• In the case of an animal with calf at foot which has not already been registered please supply the necessary mating details.

TIPS WHEN BUYING AND SELLING CATTLE

Never question the Judge’s decision, either in or out of the ring. At the end of the day it is his/her opinion. “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen”. In a breed like Highland Cattle, showing and exhibiting your animals can be fun and rewarding.

People buy Highland cattle for many reasons, but at the end of the day you must be happy with what you buy. Often the size of your purse or the size of your paddock will determine what you can look for, or how impatient you are to have ‘the real thing”. So take some time over your decision so that you can sit back and enjoy what you buy. Do your homework beforehand to avoid possible disappointments later.

“So ENJOY!!”

TIPS

Highlanders are the classiest, most aristocratic cattle on earth. You cannot help but look good beside them.

If you don't know much about the breed, or cattle in general, then ask for advice from someone who does or refer to your Regional Councillor.

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www.highlandcattle.org.nz is a good place to look to see what is on offer at the time. Don’t buy anything unless you really like it.

Ask to see a Pedigree and Registration Certificate. To be recognized by the NZHCS all cattle born in NZ must be registered in the NZHCS Herdbook.

The Breeder must register their own animals and arrange for the Transfer of ownership. If the animal is not already registered and you want an animal that is registered with the Society then think carefully before buying. Check with the Society to see if it would be eligible for registration and get a written guarantee from the Breeder stating that they will register the animal. Again you can check the registration of an animal online at the Society’s website www.highlandcattle.org.nz.

Bulls must be assessed by three Society Inspectors after the age of 12 months before they are eligible for registration. If you are looking at purchasing a bull then ask to see the Assessment and Registration. If you buy an unregistered bull then you take the risk of it being ineligible for registration.

Check the tattoo/ tag number to make sure that it matches the Registration papers. If the animal carries no tattoo or Secondary tag with its own unique identification then it is not recognized by t he Society.

WHAT THE DIFFERENT GRADES MIGHT LOOK LIKE Grade C -­‐ (1st cross or 1 generation by a registered sire) Animals don't necessarily show much Highland breeding but their progeny usually starts to show the Highland characteristics. They often follow the colours and sometimes the characteristics of the base breed. Females only. No new registrations after 1st June 2002.

Grade B -­‐ (2nd cross by a registered sire). Animals are starting to get the shaggy coats and throw very Highland looking calves. Be wary if they are still showing the characteristics of the base breed eg a white head of a Hereford, the roan colour of a Shorthorn, or being polled. This may mean that this is a strong trait and may be hard to breed out. Females only.

Grade A -­‐ (3rd cross by a registered sire.) Animals can look as good as the real thing and their heifer calves (no bulls) can be registered as Purebreds. !Sometimes a Grade A can be an animal that has more than the 3 generations but has been down-­‐graded because it has a broken pedigree or it shows some non-­‐Highland characteristics such as broken colour or polled.

Purebreds -­‐ (4th cross or more.) Purebreds will be identified by the amount of purity starting with a ‘P1’ and then going upwards. Any female offspring may be registered with the Society. Any bulls P2 or higher may be registered with the Society. If a cow is mated to a Fullblood or Purebred bull of higher grade then the progeny will go up a grade. If the bull is the same or a lower grade then the progeny stays the same as the dam. If a Fullblood cow is mated to a Purebred bull then the progeny reverts to Purebred status. See the Grading Grid in the first section of the Members Kit. Australia and New Zealand are the only two Societies that recognize a graded-­‐up system.

Fullblood animals should be able to link directly back to only Registered Highland cattle on both sides of the family.

They have no other breed of cattle in their backgrounds. These cattle are identified by an ‘F’ in the Register. They will show all highland characteristics.

BACKGROUND Have some time in your discussion (as vendor or purchaser) that is specifically about the terms under which you are selling or buying the stock.

Why? Buying and selling highland cattle is often an emotive time and it is only after you get home that you start the questions – did I say it was inclusive of GST? Exactly which animal did I say I wanted to buy? Etc.

MATTERS AGREED 1. Be specific about the animal, the price, when payment is due and if it is inclusive or exclusive of transport, grazing costs any vet charges or GST. 2. Deposits are a good way of ensuring the transaction will go ahead.

3. A date on which ownership passes must be agreed. This could differ from the physical date the animal is transported.

4. You may wish to include penalty interest for late payment.

5. Be specific about who has responsibility for stock transport and associated insurance. If you arrange transport and insurance make sure you document what has been arranged and at what point responsibility, ownership and costs become the Purchaser’s responsibility.

6. Are there any costs associated with grazing for the time between purchase and transporting the animal out?

7. What happens in the time between the Purchaser seeing the stock and settlement can be problematic with animal health being the main issue.

8. What happens about cows sold on the basis of in-­‐calf but subsequently not in calf? Or bulls subsequently found to be infertile.

9. How will you handle disputes and their resolution?

10. Remember as a Purchaser it is your responsibility to select stock wisely.

11. Agreeing on a vet (and who pays) if one is needed before and after the purchase is settled and ownership changes hands

SPECIAL CONDITIONS There could be a number of other issues you may need to document, e.g. you may place restrictions on the use of a bull or a cow or the purchaser may require some provision that if, for any reason, the stock is proven later not in good health, or unable to calve, that the vendor agrees to some remedial action. The template found on the website does not provide for this. Or if the sale is to a non-­‐New Zealand purchaser then you may need legal advice as to which county’s law is applicable.

BUT remember the simpler the agreement (but still a comprehensive agreement) the better.

These notes and the sale and purchase agreement template are offered conditionally. The New Zealand Highland Cattle Society accepts no liability in their use. You are able to download this agreement pro forma of the website www.highlandcattle.org.nz.

It is your sale or purchase and it is you that needs to make sure that the conditions meet your requirements.

SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT The following notes and the associated Stock Sale and Purchase Agreement (available on the website) are offered as a guide to NZHCS members. Remember that each individual sale has a unique set of circumstances and members should carefully consider the conditions of sale that will protect both the vendor and purchaser.

Things to remember when using the Sale and Purchase Agreement

PARTIES Make sure you accurately know who the vendor and the purchaser are.

Why? When it comes to any legal argument the person you are dealing with may not be the legal entity that the transaction should be with.

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TOPPING THE PECKING ORDER

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Exert from article in Bagpipe -­‐ by Dr. Ted Millen , Earlham, Iowa, USA Your cattle establish a peck order. I always stay at the top of the peck order in my herd. If they tend to crowd around when I am carrying feed to them, I often carry a short broomstick or other rod.

Frequently an animal is turned suddenly by a “Superior” and in swinging away from it may come too close. I tap it on the head to let it know I have a longer horn than it has and to keep it at a safe distance.

Also, your animals have a reflex kick ready for attacks from the rear. This may be triggered by a shadow or sudden close movement. I always carry the bucket between me and the feeding cattle. Recently a gentle cow with a day-­‐old calf (hidden somewhere in the weeds) kicked my bucket as I passed her beside the feed bunk. I always chase such an aggressor a few steps when it does this, to re-­‐establish my top position on the peck order.

When I put feed in the line of wooden boxes on the ground, I drive the animals away from the side I am on by sound, stick or dog -­‐ so that there will be no sparring behind my back in case a retreating animal should swing around and catch me with a horn tip.

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I am not mean to my animals, but I am always the boss. When I whistle, the lead cow answers and the herd comes for a reward.

Once I tried to get a yearling heifer to go into a truck by touching her with an electric prod. She didn't move forward, but took the glasses right off my face with a reflex kick. I don't use the electric prod anymore.

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Don't let your Veterinarian crowd a bunch of animals together to tail bleed them; take them one at a time, especially if more than one age group is represented, and have the animals tied up or in a head-­‐gate.

An animal may catch its head in a narrow slot and not be able to get it out. Put on a pair of thick gloves, grasp the horns near the tips, and turn the head sideways till you get it released. Be careful to keep you head back so a sudden upper thrust will miss your chin or eye.

Always move slowly and be prepared for sudden action by your animals. Be sure to keep from being caught between your animal and immovable obstructions. Highlanders learn easily; the second time around each chore will become easier.

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Key information in a nutshell NZHCS Council

President Stuart McGrigor 06 3068488 thepresident@highlandcattle.org.nz

(Wairarapa)

Vice Presidents Cynthia Christie

Doug Sheldon

Councillors

Judy Smyth

John Kay

Doug Maclean

03 3022656 cynthia.christie@highlandcattle.org.nz (Canterbury) 09 4204065 doug.sheldon@highlandcattle.org.nz (Auckland) 07 5430925 judy.smyth@highlandcattle.org.nz (Bay of Plenty) 03 3128322 john.kay@highlandcattle.org.nz (Canterbury) 06 3288778 doug.maclean@highlandcattle.org.nz (Manawatu)

Registrar, Secretary, & Treasurer (and ex officio on Council sub committees) Jenny McDonald 25 Birch Street, Hilltop, Taupo 3330, New Zealand Phone: +64 7 378 8973 Email: registrar@highlandcattle.org.nz Sub Committees Society Management Doug Maclean (chair), Stuart McGrigor, Cynthia Christie, John Kay

Member Services John Kay(chair), Cynthia Christie, Doug Maclean, Doug Sheldon, Judy Smyth Breed Development Cynthia Christie (Co-chair), Judy Smyth (Co-chair), Stuart McGrigor, Doug Sheldon International Gathering Doug Sheldon (chair), Judy Smyth, Stuart McGrigor, Di McGrigor, Michelle Urquhart, John Kay Other Responsibilities Journal Advertising Paul Simpson Ph 06 3727896 Marketing@highlandcattle.org.nz

Calendar Doug Sheldon

Ph 09 4204065 Jenny.sheldon@xtra.co.nz

Website admin Stuart McGrigor

Ph 06 3068488 websupport@highlandcattle.org.nz

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Fees (GST inclusive) Full Membership $110 If paid before 31st January $105 Associate/Junior $60 If paid before 31st January $55 Herd Registration (one off fee) $60 Bull assessment (home) $60 Bull Assessment (away) $170

AI Assessment $115 Registration – female $35 Registration – male $135 Registration – late (f/m only, over 12mths) $70 Transfers $40 Bull Assessment (out of season) $565 Transfer from a non member (appln fee) $80

Pay directly to NZHCS bank A/C number 15 3953 0511620 00. Include details (your name and service) as reference.

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Key dates (refer also to members kit) January 31st Pay your annual membership to get a discounted rate March

Full membership fees now due

April 10th

April 22nd May

May 15th

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September 1st

Nominations for council close. Nominations must be with the Secretary by 5.00p.m. April 10th signed by two current full/life members. The Nominee must be a current full or life member.

Voting for councillors and remits commences by post or on-line Herd returns due 31st May Registrations due 31st May Votes for Councillors must be in the hands of the Returning Officer no later than 5.00pm. On-line and postal votes for remits must be in the hands of the Returning Officer no later than 5.00pm.

Voting for remits may also take place at the AGM Last day for remits for the AGM. Please send to Registrar.

Calendar photos need to be submitted to editor@highlandcattle.org.nz by this date.

Ph 09 4125244 debbie.basset-clarke@aut.ac.nz

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EADON HIGHLAND FOLD With approximately 150 head, we usually have a good variety of Highland cattle with diverse bloodlines and ages, available for sale. We have both Fullblood and some Purebred cattle.

Bulls, in-calf cows and heifers, yearlings, weaners and steers.

Come and view and make your choice, or just come, visit, view and chat.

Visitors are welcome, but please phone first.

For advice, information and high quality Fullblood and Purebred cattle, come and see us.

Doug and Jenny Sheldon 108 Kanohi Road, Kaukapakapa Phone 09 4204065 / 021 938641 Email: jenny.sheldon@xtra.co.nz Web: www.eadon.co.nz

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