March Newsletter 2014 No.83

The Hereford Breed Newsletter No. 83

March 2014

Issued by: The Hereford Cattle Society Hereford House, 3 Offa Street, Hereford, HR1 2LL. Tel: 01432 272057 Fax: 01432 377529 Email: postroom@herefordcattle.org Website: www.herefordcattle.org

Breed Newsletter

Sainsbury’s will be stocking Hereford Beef in over 130 stores on their Fresh Meat Counters ~ sometime over the next few weeks! Look out for developments in the Latest News section on the Society’s website.

This new venture completes a remarkable period of expansion and demand for Hereford Beef over the past 12 months. Sainsbury’s are now following in the footsteps of a number of major retailers and processors marketing Branded Hereford Beef........

Staff from Hereford House will be prominent at many of the UK’S Summer Shows and Technical Events such as Beef Expo, Hexham Mart, Northumberland.

Members & friends are very welcome to join us in discussing any aspect of our Breed and its development.

Don’t forget National Stockjudging Competition on Saturday 14th June at the Royal Three Counties Showground.

YOUNG HEREFORD BREEDERS’ OVERSEAS TRAVEL BURSARY 2014 The Council have agreed to allow applicants for this year’s Bursary to choose between the European Hereford Conference in Switzerland – (details of which will be found elsewhere within this Newsletter – candidates wishing to attend this Conference should be between the ages of 17-26 as of 30th September, 2014).

OR To attend and participate in the 4H Judging Competition at the “Canadian Western Agribition Show” in Regina, Canada in November.

The actual dates and costs, etc. are yet to be confirmed.

Applicants who choose to apply for this event must be between the ages of 18 and 21 before the 1st January, 2014.

Details of last year’s event will be found in the 2014 Journal on Pages 40 to 42.

Application Forms will be available from this office.

THE NATIONAL HEREFORD YOUNG MEMBERS’ EVENT TO BE HELD ON 12th & 13th JULY, 2014 This event will feature Workshops for all Hereford Young Members and enthusiasts. Anyone is welcome for a weekend of activities, fun and competitions. There will be opportunities to learn about breeding, showing and judging Hereford cattle as well as a Beef Workshop and Young Handlers' Competitions, which will be held in conjunction with the Hereford Breed Classes at Ashby Show on Sunday 13th July.

For more details, or to indicate your interest (this includes parents too!), please contact Sarah Cook via email at alcroftcattle@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07771 333303.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SUPPORT THIS NEW INITIATIVE

CALF MANAGEMENT LETTER 1st JULY, 2014 – 30th JUNE, 2015 LETTER ‘M’ Those Members adopting a management letter as an additional means of identifying calves are advised that the letter “M” should be used in respect of calves born on or between 1.7.14 and 30.6.15.

BRIGHTWELLS IN CONJUNCTION WITH HEREFORD MARKET AUCTIONEERS SHOW & SALES of Hereford and Hereford Cross Store Cattle Sired by a Registered Hereford Bull, including Beef Type Cows in or with Calves and Feeding Bulls will be held at Hereford Livestock Market at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, 3rd April, 2014 Thursday, 19th June, 2014 Thursday, 18th September 2014 For further details contact: Michael Evans, Greg Christopher or Sara Hamer mike.evans@brightwells.com greg.christopher@brightwells.com sara.hamer@brightwells.com Tel: 01568 611166

THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY SPRING SHOW & SALE

at Hereford Livestock Market - HR4 7AN TUESDAY, 15th APRIL, 2014 Judging: 9.00 a.m.

Sale: 12 noon JUDGE Mr. Richard Mann – “Spinney Herefords” 88 Lots comprising 38 Bulls, 49 Females and one Lot of 3 Embryos Catalogues for this Sale will only be available upon request and can be viewed on the Society’s Website

GENETIC SCREENING Members are informed that ALL bulls entered for the Society’s forthcoming Spring Show & Sale in Hereford on Tuesday, 15th April will be tested in accordance with the Society’s genetic screening policy, details of which were circulated with the last Newsletter in December.

SURVEY FOR FUTURE SHOWS & SALES As previously reported, your Council have agreed to conduct a survey involving Vendors, Purchasers and Members relating to the future of Society Sales held in Hereford.

Questionnaires will be made available at the time of the Show & Sale in April, following which it will be accessible on line for any Members who wish to submit their views but were not in attendance.

HEREFORDS TO 3,900 GUINEAS AT DUNGANNON Hereford bulls sold in spectacular fashion at the first Elite Breeders Sale in Dungannon Mart on Monday. The sale topping bid of 3,900 guineas for “Graceland 1 Inca” from Robin Irvine was closely followed by 3,800 guineas paid for “Corraback Glimmer” from Mervyn Richmond. The Graceland team were back in the frame with 3,700 guineas paid for “Graceland 1 Incredible” and 3,600 guineas for “Graceland 1 Intrepid”.

The average price for the 13 bulls sold was just under £3,000 demonstrating the current strength of demand for Herefords.”

The trade for females was also very firm as new breeders competed to secure some of the best bloodlines from the leading herds. An entry of young heifers from the Graceland Herd sold particularly well with 2,700 guineas paid on three occasions and an average of 2,600 guineas returned for five. These carried the service of Sire of the Year "Greenyards 1 Dougie” and “Fisher 1 Jubilee” and were scanned to calve in September.

A more detailed report will be found under “Latest News” on the Society’s Website.

DNA CHARGES £

1.

Sire Verification

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26.00

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Sale Bulls

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20.00

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Sire Verification, plus Genetic Screening

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43.20

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Sire Verification, Genetic Screening and Poll Gene Test -

60.00 (all inclusive of VAT)

In respect of 1 and 2, a discount of 5% is offered when 20 or more cattle are tested at the same time.

SUCCESS FOR HEREFORD COMMERCIAL PRODUCER ANOTHER REMINDER NOT TO UNDERSELL YOUR CATTLE Pleased with the results attained with Hereford sired suckler bred cattle, a Commercial Producer contacted the office providing the following results achieved with a bunch of Spring 2012 born Steers and Heifers sold at the end of February: 12 Heifers of which 9 graded R4, the remainder graded O4 all with an average kill out of 60% selling to average £1,234.00.

3 Steers of which 2 graded R4 and the remainder O4, again with an average kill out of 60% selling to average £1,412.00.

These results demonstrate clearly that the Hereford is more than capable of holding its own when competing with any of the other major beef breeds.

THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW & SALE will be held at Hereford Livestock Market - HR4 7AN on th TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER, 2014 The Society’s Annual Dinner will be held on the eve of the Sale at the Three Counties Hotel, Hereford.

The awards presented at this Dinner will include the National Hereford Herd of the Year, Bull, Female, Show Herd and Sire of the Year and the Thomas Duckham Award to the most successful Area Association

GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW 2014 Your Council have agreed to take a Breed Stand at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show, which will be organised in conjunction with the North of England Hereford Breeders’ Association.

BEEF EXPO 2014 Thursday, 22nd May This event is to be held at Hexham Market, Northumberland where the Society, with the support of the North of England Hereford Breeders’ Association will be staging the usual Breed Stand.

Please make an effort to attend the event and support your Breed.

REMINDERS REGARDING TRANSFERS Please note that all bulls sold must have their transfers recorded with the Society, imperative if we are to be able to assist with the promotion of our Breed in respect of the Branded Beef Schemes that the Society is involved with.

An important part of our involvement is being able to assist with the location of cattle to fulfil the demands of these schemes and the location of the Hereford Bulls sold to commercial users greatly assists in sourcing eligible cattle.

It also provides the Society with a comprehensive data base to utilize in future promotion of the Breed.

--------------------------------In the event of a request being received from a buyer to transfer an animal into their name, so long as the request is accompanied by the Society’s Official Pedigree Warranty Certificate the transfer will be processed.

Any breeder selling stock that they do not wish transferred should ensure that the buyer is made aware at the point of sale and the Pedigree Warranty Certificate forwarded to the office for cancellation.

--------------------------------All animals sold at Official Sales will automatically be transferred and the Transfer Fee of £15.00 + VAT deducted at the time of the Sale.

NATIONAL HEREFORD STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION For 2014 the above Competition will, as usual, be held at The Royal Three Counties Show on Saturday, 14th June at 2.00 p.m.

Further details available from your local Association or Club PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SUPPORT THIS COMPETITION

ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW 2014 Ascaris, the Society’s Caterer, have agreed to provide a pre-Show Supper on Thursday evening – 12th June.

Steak Pie, Chips & Peas and Cheesecake £9.00 Exhibitors and Stockmen are encouraged to support this Supper if they wish the facility to continue in future years.

MIDLANDS & EAST ANGLIA H.B.A. CALF SHOW will be held at The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, Newark Showground on

SUNDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 2014 For further details contact: Alan Pittam - 01788 890702 –

alan@herefords.org.uk

14th EUROPEAN HEREFORD CONFERENCE Switzerland 3rd to 8th September 2014 Price per person Twin share: CHF 1‘500.00 - Single supplement: CHF 345.00

Tour Package European Hereford Conference Wednesday, 3rd September Arrival of the delegates at Zurich Airport and transfer to the Hotel in Rapperswil Hotel Speer (near the train station) - Dinner at Hotel Kreuz, Rapperswil Thursday, 4th September / Best of “Ostschweiz” (East part of Switzerland) Breakfast in the Hotel - depart to Hemberg SG Exhibition of regional Hereford Breeds on Faessler’s Barenegg Farm Lunch at Barenegg Farm Depart to Appenzell - individual visit of Appenzell Hauptgasse and guided tour of the beer brewery Locherbraeu - return to Rapperswil Dinner in Rapperswil, Hotel Kreuz Friday, 5th. September / Best of “Zentralschweiz“ (Central part of Switzerland) Breakfast in the Hotel - depart to Küssnacht am Rigi Visit of beef.ch Lunch at beef.ch (Voucher) Depart to Arth-Goldau - Train journey from Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm (time at your leisure) and from there to Rigi Kaltbad Dinner in Rigi Kaltbad - depart by cableway to Weggis Return to Rapperswil, Hotel Speer Saturday, 6th September / Conference in Rapperswil Breakfast in the Hotel, Conference / Country reports at Hotel Kreuz, Rapperswil Alternative program: Guided tour of Rapperswil Lunch at Hotel Kreuz Depart to Bilten SG Visit of Laederach Chocolate factory Return to Rapperswil - individual Dinner Sunday, 7th September / Best of Zurich Breakfast in the Hotel, Depart to Wallisellen ZH Exhibition of regional Hereford Breeds on Rinderknecht’s beef-ranch Lunch at Rinderknecht’s beef-ranch Regional excursion Zurich (depending on weather) Gala-Dinner in Rapperswil, Hotel Kreuz Monday, 8th September End of Package and individual departures of delegates

Package inclusions ●

Transfers from Zurich Airport to Hotel Speer Rapperswil and back (September 3rd and 8th 2014)

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Accommodation in 4*- Hotel in Rapperswil-Jona (Bath/toilet, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, TV, W-Lan) Continental breakfast included

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Lunches from 4th – 7th September (Voucher for individual lunch on September 5th at beef.ch)

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Dinner from 3rd – 5th and 7th September (incl. Gala-Dinner)

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A coffee / tea and water are included with lunch and dinner (except lunch on September 5th)

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All transfers to the different destinations as well as all entry fees

Booking You may book direct organising your own flights – Booking Forms for the package, excluding flights, are available from this office. or you may contact Mrs. Carolyne Cree, Field Farm Tours Ltd., Field House, 3 Stephenson Court, Stephenson Way, Newark, Notts., NG24 2TQ Tel: 01636 616060 – Fax: 01636 640282 - Email: carolyne@fieldfarmtours.co.uk who will arrange the complete package including flights.

Originally we were provided with a booking deadline of the 26 th March but we now understand that they have extended this date to the 1st June.

POLL BULL AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR COMPETITIONS The Council has agreed an amendment to the Rules of the above two Competitions whereby points will not be awarded to any animal that is “Horned” or “De-Horned”.

However, such animals will continue to be eligible to gain points for the overall “Bull and Female of the Year” Competitions.

GUIDE TO JUDGES ON JUDGING PROCEDURE A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CATTLE JUDGING Firstly, refer to the Schedule and check the Classification of each Class.

Walk the ring and decide where best to view the animals and to stand them.

Check with your Steward that the animals enter the ring in age order (oldest first, etc.).

View the profile of the animals from a distance as they parade around the ring, checking their motion and size (compare against an object in the background) about two laps of the ring.

Stand in a corner of the ring and watch the animals coming towards you, preferably uphill, then away on the level, looking for fore and hind legs in line and that foot placement is correct i.e. the rear hoof should land in the mark left by the front one. Movement should be smooth and free flowing.

Ask your Steward to stand the cattle in a line, ideally face up the slope if there is one and with the sun (if sunny) on your back. Then walk along behind checking and comparing, likewise along the front. Then proceed to handle the animals from front to back checking on condition and muscling and any reproduction issues, i.e. udder development in females and testicles on bulls.

By this time you should have a pretty good idea of your placings, then ask the competitors to walk around the ring again and pull individual animals into the line in the order you want them.

When you have completed the line-up, just check that you are happy with your placings before handing out the prize-cards and remember when doing so to thank the competitors for coming and make positive comments about their cattle.

If making comments on the microphone, remember to thank the organisers for asking you to judge.

Points to look for: Balance, correct structure, muscling, locomotion, well grown and good size for age, waste free (type the market is looking for), coat find and smooth (“hard coat, hard feeder�), colour and markings to conform to Breed type.

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Dress suitably for the occasion, i.e. suit or jacket and always a tie.

DONT:

Enter into long dialogue with the competitors in the ring.

Wear wellington boots unless absolutely necessary.

Forget to thank your Steward.

NATIONAL HEREFORD CALF SHOW 2014 Will be jointly hosted by

The North of England and Scottish Hereford Breeders’ Associations at AGRI-EXPO, BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE on FRIDAY, 31st OCTOBER, 2014 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Schedule and Entry Forms will be available from the Society’s Office in due course.

Watch for details on the Society’s Website For further information contact either: Mrs. Jackie Cooper, Hon. Secretary, North of England Association Tel: 07960 994376 – Email: jackie@jcrecycling.co.uk or Mrs. P. Wason, Hon. Secretary, Scottish Association Tel: 01333 730877 - Mob: 07855 237474 Email: info@baldinnieherefords.co.uk

ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW 5th to 7th JUNE, 2014 Due to lack of support for the above Show we are at risk of losing our Hereford Classes and being amalgamated with “Any Other Pure Breed”.

The Show Society have agreed that for this year the Hereford Classes will continue, subject to the following provisos:●

If over 12 entries are received, and from at least 3 different exhibitors, the Hereford Classes will continue for the 2014 Royal Cornwall Show.

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If 12 or less entries are received for 2014, the Classes will be cancelled and the opportunity given for those exhibitors who have entered to transfer to the “AOPB” section.

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If 10 or more entries are forward at the 2014 Show, the Hereford Classes will continue again for 2015 (but still with the above stipulations).

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If less than 10 entries are forward at the 2014 Show, the Hereford section will not be staged in 2015 but exhibitors will, of course have the opportunity to exhibit within the “AOPB” Classes.

We hope therefore that members will support the Show and ensure that the entries are sufficient to guarantee the retention of our Classes.

SAINSBURYS TO INTRODUCE BRANDED HEREFORD BEEF INTO 137 STORES Whilst in the process of producing this Newsletter, we have received confirmation that the Supermarket Chain, Sainsburys, is to introduce Hereford Sired Beef onto their ‘Fresh Meat Counters’ in 137 stores – processed and supplied by Dunbia.

This new market will provide yet another boost to the number of Hereford Sired Cattle required to fulfil the increasing demand for Branded “Hereford Beef”.

HCBA CHRISTMAS CALF SHOW 2014

Europe’s largest Show of Hereford Cattle Hosted by

THE HEREFORD CATTLE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION to be held at SHREWSBURY LIVESTOCK CENTRE on

SATURDAY, 6th DECEMBER Schedule and Entry Forms will be available from the Society’s Office in due course.

Watch for details on the Society’s Website

For any further details contact: The Secretary – Hannah Braithwaite, Shropshire Farm, Dye Lane, Alveley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6HY. Mobile: 07854 801961 Email: hannahbraithwaite@yahoo.co.uk

NORDIC STAR DOUBLES CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY Through contributions donated from sales of its tags, Nordic Star has doubled its donation to the Hereford Cattle Society. Nordic Star contributes 5% of the value of all orders placed by Hereford Cattle Society members. The contribution in 2013 was double that made in 2012 thanks to customer support for Nordic Tags.

“Nordic Star is pleased to be affiliated with the Hereford Cattle Society and it is fantastic news that the orders have increased over the past year,” says Nordic Star product manager Rachael Ellis.

“We are a key player in the animal identification market, offering Defra approved tags. Our ear tags have a reputation of being high quality, easy-to-use and tamper proof with a retention rate of 98.4%. In addition, we offer a fast and efficient ordering and delivery service.

“Many members are reaping the benefits of Nordic Star tags and we hope to increase use among the Society this year which in turn will increase our contribution to the Society.”

With prices starting at 99p a pair for new runs of tags and free postage on replacements, Nordic Star is offering great value for money. Nordic Star also sell leg straps and tags for the Tag and Test service that include tissue sampling to test for the disease Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).

This year Nordic Star will have a section of the Hereford stand at the Royal Highland Show, so if you’re planning a trip up to Edinburgh in June then please do come along to the Hereford stand and say hello. Nordic will also be sponsoring various Hereford Show and Sales throughout the year, so if you’re not coming to Edinburgh in June then hopefully you will be able to meet some of the Nordic team at one of the Show and Sales.

The full range of Nordic Star tags and services can be viewed on its website www.nordicstar.co.uk or through e mail: sales@nordicstar.co.uk. Alternatively, the company welcomes calls to its friendly customer service team on the free phone number 0800 731 9465 where a tag expert will offer advice and support.

2014 HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL Should any Member wish to receive additional copies of the above Journal a charge of £5.00 will have to be made to cover the postage.

Additional copies can, of course, be collected from the Society’s Office or at any of the Shows & Events at which the HCS has a presence free of charge.

SPONSORSHIP AT WINTER FAIRS English Winter Fair, Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Scottish Winter Fair, Allams Christmas Show, N.I. and East of England Smithfield Festival The Hereford Cattle Society will award £1,000 to the Exhibitor of the Overall Supreme Beef Champion if by a Registered Pedigree Hereford Sire.

In the case of Class Entries at all the events, both Pure-Bred and Cross-Bred, £50 will be awarded to the first three Prize-Winners of each Class if by a Registered Pedigree Hereford Sire.

In all instances proof of identity of the Sire, either in the form of a Pedigree Certificate, in the case of Pedigree entries, or a copy of the Passport in the case of Cross-Bred entries must be submitted to the Hereford Cattle Society for confirmation.

The £1,000 will only be awarded subject to the winning animal being DNA tested and being verified by the sire stated.

ADVERTISING RATES FOR BREED NEWSLETTERS Full Page Colour

£150.00 + VAT

Half Page Colour

£ 75.00 + VAT

PAYING YOUR ACCOUNTS BY BACS (BANK AUTOMATED CLEARING SYSTEM) Just a reminder that a number of Members have chosen to pay their accounts by “BACS”.

“BACS” is ideal for making regular automated payments, helping reduce costs of administration and improve financial control.

As the process is electronic, it removes the need to write cheques which can be costly and is often subject to human error.

Payments can be made much later in a business day – up to 9 p.m. and are cleared within two business days to any Bank Account.

Should you wish to pay your accounts using this method, you will need to approach your Bank who will require the following details:Society Bank: Account Name: Sort Code: Account Number:

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National Westminster The Hereford Cattle Society 53 50 41 05613019

It would assist us that, when setting up your payments by this method, you request that your Bank use your Society Membership Number as a means of identification in addition to your name.

You should also ensure that we are informed that you will be paying your accounts by “BACS” and that you advise us on each occasion a payment is being transmitted. This can simply be an email at the time your payment is made.

Details relating to “BACS” now appear on all Invoices being sent out from Hereford House

MAKE USE OF THE “ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM” Members are encouraged to make use of the “ONLINE REGISTRATION” facility available on the Society’s Website under the heading “MEMBERS ONLY”.

To access this facility for the first time you will need to contact the office to obtain an ‘access code’.

Once you have entered “ONLINE” you will be requested to create your own “Password” for future access. You will find a number of facilities available to you as a Member of the Society which are all fully explained.

Once logged onto the file you will have the ability to submit Calf Notifications/Registrations online and the basic instructions to do so are:● Click on the link that says ‘online transactions’. ● Then click on ‘create a new batch’. ● Then select the appropriate batch type (Calf Registration/Notification).

At this stage Recording Members can also choose an option to submit their Performance data. ● When the batch has been created you will need to click on the ‘add button’ to record/register each animal that is included in the batch. ● Once created additional animals and information can be added/changed until such time that you submit the batch to the Society. The batch will remain in a holding file until you submit it. ● Please remember that, having created a batch, it must be submitted to the Society within 27 days of the oldest calf on the file otherwise late fees will automatically be imposed. ● The information available to you includes the Sire and Dam of each calf, details of which can be accessed by either – (A) Selecting the animal from a drop down list, OR (B) Manually entering the Identity Number (Tag No.) of the animal.

The drop down list of Sires will include all those you have used in the last two years.

The list of Dams will consist of active cows currently in your ownership, together with breeding age heifers.

Making use of this system will save on stationery, postage and time.

Once online, take a look at the other facilities available:● ● ●

Mating predictor Download PDF files Ownership selection for animal/EBV enquiries

NEW MEMBERS ELECTED

Adams, Miss N.J. Ostone Manor Herefords 3 Stone Cottage, Osmaston, Derbyshire, DE6 1LW Baseley, C. Landway Farm, Basted Lane, Crouch, Nr. Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8PY. Chilman, S. Kinsham Herefords New House Farm, Kinsham, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NA. Mrs NM Cowsill Green Farm Herefords 10 Slop Lane, Stainton, Barrow, Cumbria, LA13 0NJ. Crook, A.J. Burton Farm, Bishopton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 ORW. Cullen, Miss. A. Dyfodol Newydd Herefords New House, Abbey-Cwm-Hir, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6PS. Edwards, J.R. Mytton Court Herefords Hafod Hir Isaf, Bethania, Llanon, Ceredigion, SY23 5NR. Gott, C. Nashend Herefords Nashend Farm, Eldersfield, Worcestershire, GL19 4PG. Hobson, J. Barnbrook Herefords New House Farm, Hanley Childe, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8QY. Hughes, J. Cwrt Herefords Cwrt Henri Farms Ltd., c/o Caercoed, Dryslwyn, Carmarthen, SA32 8RU. Leeds City Council Templeson Herefords Home Farm, Temple Newsam, Leeds, W. Yorkshire, LS15 OAD. McDonnell-Spencer, B. Celticshire Herefords Benedictus Deius, Back Castleford Road, Normanton, W. Yorkshire, WF6 1PY. Morris, E. Longlands Herefords 19 Stanton Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PH. Murphy, C. Traad Herefords 51 Moss Road, Ballymaguigan, Magherafelt, Co. Derry, N. Ireland, BT45 6LJ.

Reid, Mrs. J. Felmingham Herefords Daisy Cottage, No 3 The Loke, Felmingham, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 OJW Sedman, M. Stainshaw Herefords 14, Summerfield Lane, Stainsacre, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4NU. Sewell, Mrs. L. Waterley Herefords Manor Farm, Common Water Lane, Broadwindsor, Dorset, DT8 3QR. Thomas, D.M. Graig-Yr-Afon Herefords Drawsdre Isaf, Foelgastell, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 7HL. Thomas, J.W. Derlwyn, Llandyfriog, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9HB. Whittall, C. Moccas Herefords The Old Rectory, Moccas, Hereford, HR2 9LA.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME An invite to all young members between the ages of 8 and 24 from Gayle Bersey, Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme Coordinator.

A chance to see how the top stockmen produce major Show Champions and the preparation of cattle for local Shows and Markets.

Workshops taking place all around the country where you will be offered the chance to learn skills from some of the top stockmen and women in the business. Not only educational but also good fun with the opportunity of mixing with like minded people.

For further information contact: Gayle Bersey Em: gayle@bersey.fslife.co.uk Mob: 07792 777889

Visit the NATIONAL POLL HEREFORD SHOW

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Saturday, 6th September, 2014

Judge Mr. Albert De Cogan Mogeely Aberdeen Angus Co. Cork

Judge Mr. Bent Sorensen Denmark

Join us for a Steak Supper on the evening before the Show

Join us for a Steak Supper on the evening before the Show

For details of membership and activities of the National Hereford Show Club contact the Hon. Secretary

For further details contact: The Secretary, Moreton-in-Marsh Show, Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucester, GL56 0AB

Mrs. Sarah Cowle 15 Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BW

T: 01608 651908 E: post@moretonshow.co.uk www.moretonshow.co.uk

T: 01296 658310 E: s.cowle@hotmail.co.uk

SCOTTISH HEREFORD BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION 2014 SCOTTISH NATIONAL SHOW AT BORDER UNION SHOW, KELSO

on SATURDAY, 26th JULY

Judge Mr. Richard Edwards OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY For Schedule and Entry Forms contact: Mrs. P. Wason, 1 Balbuthie Cottage, Balbuthie, Kilconquhar, Fife, KY9 1EX Tel: 01333 730877 – Mob: 07855 237474 Email: info@baldinnieherefords.co.uk

CARLISLE SPRING SHOW & SALE Top call at the above Sale was 4,000 gns. paid for Baldinnie 1 Scotsman, bred & exhibited by Messrs. J.A. Cameron & Son, Balbuthie, Fife, purchased by John Smillie & Son of Dunlop, Kilmarnock.

Close behind came Romany 1 Kodak from J.R.B. Wilson & Sons, Kelso selling for 3,500 gns. to K. Lister & Sons , Skipton, Yorkshire.

Messrs. Kemp from Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham saw their 16 month old Auckvale Keystone sell for 3,000 gns. to Messrs. E.S. Storey & Sons, Ponteland, Northumberland.

7 Bulls sold to Average just a little short of £3,000.00.

In the Female Classes, Messrs. Cameron & Son again achieved top price with Baldinnie 1 Model being sold for 3,100 gns. to Messrs. J. Torrance & Son of Hamilton, Lanarkshire.

5 Females sold to Average £1,932.00.

A more detailed report will be found on the Society’s Website.

REMINDER DNA TESTING SALE BULLS All bulls entered in officially recognised Sales MUST be DNA tested and results received by the Society prior to the Sale.

To ensure that the results of the DNA test are received in time, “Hair Samples” should be submitted at least 5 weeks prior to the Sale as it can take up to 4 weeks to secure a result.

Any bull for which a result has not been received will be ineligible for sale.

SPRING SALES The last Official Sale to be held this Spring will be the Native Breed Show & Sale at Dungannon on Tuesday, 22nd April.

How to beef it up with Hereford Beef!

The recently launched website by The Hereford Cattle Society promotes one of the Nations best known food products, Hereford beef!

If you’re not sure which cut to purchase or how to cook it, the new website at www.herefordbeef.org.uk has plenty of advice and exciting beef recipes to provide consumers with inspiration. Reared naturally on the green pastures of the British countryside, Hereford beef cattle, one of the oldest native breeds and prized internationally are allowed to grow and mature slowly on a diet of grass and forage, all of which contribute to the production of nutritious world class quality beef.

Guide to buying and cooking Hereford beef Beef should be a deep dark red. The red is achieved through the sides of the beef being hung. This is a traditional process that improves tenderness and creates the healthy colour. You should only buy hung meat if it’s not a good looking rich red colour then don’t buy it.

Marbling is an excellent sign of great beef. The layers of fat run through the lean muscle which melts during cooking, providing a natural baste that ensures the beef tastes great!

Correctly matured beef will look dry and will have a sticky feel to the surface. This is a great sign, never buy beef that appears to be flabby!

Make a meal of local Hereford beef This unique website offers a selection of tempting recipes from Cured Hereford Beef Fillet with Bay infused Potatoes to Hereford Oxtail with Herb Dumplings.......

Where to purchase Hereford Beef There is a full list of outlets stocking Hereford Beef from across the UK including major retailers such as Waitrose & the Co-operative to Farm Shops and Boxed Hereford Beef.

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