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Official Publication of The Hereford Cattle Society Hereford House, 3 Offa Street, Hereford HR1 2LL Telephone: 01432 272057 Fax: 01432 377529 E-mail: postroom@herefordcattle.org Website: www.herefordcattle.org Breed Secretary and Editor: David Prothero

GENERAL

2 Society Council 3 Secretary’s Report 4 New President 4 President’s Message 5 Top Herefords 2015 6 President’s Annual Dinner Speech 7 Annual Awards 9 National Suckler Herd Competition 2015 18 Spring Show & Sale, Hereford 36 Beef Expo 2015 42 Young Show Stars Event at Malvern 57 Autumn Show & Sale, Hereford 104 Show Reports 110 National Stock Judging Competition 119 Exports 119 Hereford Breeders’ Associations & Clubs, UK 134 Show Results 145 Calendar of Events 2016 152 Stars of the Future Calf Show 153 Scottish National Show 156 Spring and May Sales, Carlisle 157 October Sale, Carlisle 192 Midlands & East Anglia HBA Calf Show 204 Top Northern Ireland Herefords 2015 205 Dungannon January Show & Sale 206 Herefords sell for a Record Price at Dungannon Mart 208 Dungannon April Show & Sale 213 Royal Ulster Show at Balmoral 216 Northern Ireland National Show 220 Dorepoll Herd Reduction Sale 221 Dungannon October Show & Sale 222 Northern Ireland Annual Field Evening 225 Northern Ireland National Calf Show 226 Northern Ireland Pedigree Calf Fair at Balmoral

ARTICLES

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Award winning Ballingham Court Farm A lifetime of Passion for the Hereford Breed Beef from Farm Gate to the Plate The Beefy Boys and their Story so Far! The Need for the Hereford Breed The Co-operative Food & Dunbia Supply Chain Award Herefords are Here to Stay - says Chris Weston Heath House Herefords Show the way to Rapid Success Birch & Brindley Fulfilling their Dream Black Baldie’s Commercial Importance Growing in the UK

70 Award for the Sociey’s Official Photographer John Eveson 79 West Country Farmer on the trail of top notch traditional Herefords 86 Foot Health - ‘Pimping’ your Bull 88 Benefits of BVD Control 92 Boundless Herefords win EBLEX Award 94 Hereford Update from Wiltshire College, Lackham 158 A Scotsman, an Englishman & Miss World 163 Herefords in Scotland by Rosie Douglas 178 Beef & Mushrooms the Winning Recipe for the Livesey Family 183 Pulham Herd rewarded with both Horned Bull & Female of the Year titles 188 How EBV’s Work 190 Dovecote Park Feature Breed Chairman 208 Dunbia Farmer wins Co-operative Foods Award 209 Herefords Blossom in Apple County 212 Herefords Perform on Fermanagh Farm 218 Pedigree Hereford Herd a success for Derrylin Farm 224 Sizzling BBQ Win for M&W Farm Meats

ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS

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North of England Hereford Breeders’ Association Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association Powys Hereford Breeders’ Club Dyfed Hereford Breeders’ Club South Western Hereford Association South of England Hereford Breeders’ Association Traditional Hereford Breeders’ Club National Hereford Show Club Scottish Hereford Breeders’ Association Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders’ Association Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders’ Association

OVERSEAS

227 Associations & Clubs Around the World 228 New Zealand 230 Denmark 234 Norway 236 Netherlands 237 South Africa 238 France 239 Canada 240 Germany 241 Ireland 245 Australia 246 Sweden Follow UK Herefords

The opinions expressed in the Hereford Breed Journal are not necessarily the official views of the Breed Society’s Council or its Members of Staff.

The Hereford Cattle Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions or any of the information contained within the Journal

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SOCIETY NEWS

The Hereford Cattle Society Council Midlands & East Anglia Mr. T.D. Livesey Manor Farm, The Hollow, Normanton le Heath, Leicester, LE67 2TJ. T: 01530 264683 E: tlivesey@liveseybros.co.uk

Mr. R.P. Mann Hill Farm, Ufton, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9PP. T: 01926 612208 E: goldlinestud@btconnect.com

Chairman Richard Mann

Mr. R.J. Hutchings

North of England Mr. A.J. Massey 239 Birtle View, Hollins Mount Farm, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 8AS. T: 01617663320 E: amassey.farm@btconnect.com

Fisher Farm, South Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1ND. T: 01243 262252 E: rj_hutchings@yahoo.com

Mr. B. Rimmer

South West of England

Holmefields Farm, Off Long Lane, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1DB. T: 01524 792748 E: barbara.rimmer@hotmail.co.uk

Mr. E.G. Mills

Northern Ireland

Mr. J.D. Moorhouse

Mr. R.J. Irvine 115 Ballymoyer Road, Whitecross, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT60 2JN. T: 02837 507005 E: irvinefamily115@btinternet.com

Severnlea House, Church Farm, Northwick, Pilning, Bristol, Avon, BS35 4HE. T: 01454 632309 E: edwardmillsmuddy@hotmail.com Lower Preston Farm, Lydeard St. Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3QQ. T: 01984 656292 E: moorhouse@lowerprestonfarm.co.uk

Mr. D. Smyth

Wales

Magheraknock House, 65 Creevytennant Road, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT24 8UJ. T: 02892 639322 E: m5wds@hotmail.com

Mr. G.H. Morgan Fardre Farm, St George, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 9RT. T: 01745 833012 E: morganfardre@btconnect.com

Mr. T.D.J. Roderick

Scotland Mrs. A.G. Anderson Easter Knox, Arbirlot, By Arbroath, Angus, Tayside, DD11 2PZ. T: 01241 873910 E: easterknox@btinternet.com

The Bank Farm, Scurlage Castle, Scurlage Reynoldston, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1BA. T: 01792 390389 E: tombankfarm@aol.com

Mr. R.J.B. Wilson

West Midlands

Cowbog, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8EH. T: 01939 260261 E: shraden2000@yahoo.co.uk

Mr. P.J. Allman

South of England

Mr. M. Roberts

Mr. M.J. Clark Bankside House, Cherington, Tetbury, Gloucester, GL8 8SP. T: 01285 760427 E: mikeclarklowesmoor@btinternet.com

Amberley Court, Sutton St. Nicholas, Herefordshire, HR1 3BX. T: 01432 880027 E: allman.amberley@gmail.com Bromley Court, Hoarwithy, Hereford, HR2 6QN. T: 01981 540717 E: robertsbromley@btclick.com

Official Photographer to The Hereford Cattle Society

Mr. J. Eveson 5 The Grove, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2QP. Tel: 01995 61280 Mob: 07973 482705 Em: j.r.eveson@btinternet.com

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SOCIETY NEWS

Secretary's Report It has been a difficult time for farming this past year with prices for most agricultural commodities somewhat depressed. However, the trade for Hereford cattle has certainly bucked this trend with Processors paying a premium to secure cattle for the various marketing initiatives that have been created in recent years.

It has been extremely encouraging to see the market for Hereford Beef continuing to grow through the various Supermarkets and, more recently, an increasing presence in the catering trade both at home and overseas.

As reported 12 months ago, the number of Hereford sired cattle registered by BCMS & APHIS in 2014 showed a marked expansion, which has continued throughout this last year.

Looking back at the figures over the last 5 years the population of Hereford sired cattle bred in the U.K. has grown by a massive 45%.

This increase creating and maintaining an ever growing market for our seedstock which has led to an increase in our membership of the Society, registration of calves and transfers of breeding stock, all of which provides great confidence for the future.

As reported in our Annual Report, last summer registrations broke through the 8,000 barrier a growth of over a third in five years and since that report, numbers continue to grow.

The Society’s Spring Sale held at Hereford Livestock Centre saw records broken – two bulls breaking the five figure barrier selling to a top of 10,800 gns., generating a record average of over £4,000 with females selling to a top of 5,200 gns. and the Show heifers averaging £3,200 resulting in a near clearance of all those offered.

The regional Sales also performed well during the Spring with record prices achieved.

The Autumn Sales proved to be a little more difficult although the female trade held up well with a top of 5,250 gns. paid for a Cow & Calf pair and again a near clearance of all those offered.

The bull trade as with most breeds was somewhat harder although in hindsight turned out to be better than perhaps thought at first with most of the higher priced bulls being sold into commercial crossing units which is extremely encouraging and will no doubt help maintain and further increase the numbers of Hereford sired calves being produced commercially.

The Show Season has, as usual, been well supported with a great start to the year with one of our younger judges performing at the Royal Three Counties Show where our Champions went on to win the “Overall Beef Breeds Pairs”, the “Native Beef Breeds Pairs”, the “Native Inter Breed Individual” and the “Reserve Overall Breed Individual” – a great triumph for the Breed and a great accolade to both the breeders involved and the judge.

During the season Inter Breed awards were secured at a number of other Shows including Royal Ulster, Devon, Shropshire, Cheshire County, Great Yorkshire, Royal Welsh and East of England Smithfield Festival where not only winning the overall Interbreed Championship but also the Duke of Norfolk Trophy for the Team of Three, again confirming that our Breed can compete with the best within the seedstock world.

Some of our younger members have again been showing their enthusiasm for the Breed – earlier in the year two teams participating in the National Young Show Stars Challenge held at the Royal Three Counties Showground, one representing the

David Prothero, Breed Secretary

Midlands & East Anglia Association and the other the North of England Association – both teams finishing in a respectable midtable position with the N.E.H.B.A. team winning for the second time in succession the award for the “Best Breed Stand”.

The Council of the Society, in continuing its support of Younger Members involved with the Breed, have also selected three to attend the forthcoming World Hereford Conference being held in Uruguay – all of whom will have a proportion of their flights and accommodation sponsored by the Society. This in addition to agreeing to again sponsor teams entering the 2016 National ‘Young Star Beef Challenge’ to be held on the Royal Three Counties Showground, Malvern.

This year’s Beef Expo event was held at York Market during the Spring and, with the assistance of the North of England Association, whose members provided the cattle for the event, we were awarded Reserve for “The Best Breed Stand”, this the latest success at this event following on from the awards won in 2009, 2012 and 2013.

All in all another good year for the Breed – with the expansion that has taken place over the last 10 years or so which shows no signs of abating, coupled with the improvement in our cattle to meet current market demands, a tremendous amount of lost ground has been regained.

It has been such achievements that are now taking our Breed back to its rightful position as a class leader in the production of Quality Beef naturally and economically.

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SOCIETY NEWS

New President Michael Clark, owner of the successful “Lowesmoor Herd of Herefords”, has been elected Breed President for the coming year and farms on the Cotswolds close to Tetbury in Gloucestershire, along with his wife Roma and brother Adrian.

Michael, following on in his late father’s footsteps, has been a Life Member since 1989 and was recently appointed to the Society’s Council of which his father was a member from 1967 up until l987 and had also served as Breed President in 1983.

Michael has therefore had a lifelong involvement with the Breed, taking numerous Show Championships along the way and judging Herefords at many of the Country’s leading Shows such as the Royal Highland, Royal Welsh, Kington and Shropshire and, more recently, was the Inter-Breed Judge at the East of England Smithfield Festival held in Peterborough.

The Lowesmoor Herd was founded alongside the Cherington Herd by Michael’s father in 1959, cows of horned breeding being sourced from such herds as Tarrington & Vern and a number of Poll females imported from Australia and New Zealand.

Since then the Lowesmoor Herd has won many major Show awards and become very prominent in the Sales held both in Hereford and Edinburgh.

Alongside the Pedigree Herd, Michael runs a large Beef Finishing Unit regularly supplying cattle into the Dovecote Park Hereford Scheme supplying Waitrose, and also successfully markets Lowesmoor Hereford beef to a number of catering outlets.

Gerald Blandford hands over the badge of honour to new President Michael Clark

His wide ranging experience based around his production of Pedigree Seedstock through to supplying the end product – Quality Hereford Beef – to both Processors and Caterers will no doubt serve him well in his role as Ambassador of our Breed over the next 12 months.

In position as Vice Breed President, local breeder Robert Thomas of Risbury Herefords has been elected. Robert runs the herd at Risbury Court along with his wife Diane and son Richard.

President's Message Firstly, thank you for electing me as your President for 2016. I will carry the badge with honour and will do my best to promote the Breed and to encourage all Society Members both young and old!

I have been involved with Hereford Cattle since 1959. I was six when my father, Wally Clark, purchased our first Hereford cows from The Vern Herd. These were, of course, horned and the Cherington Herd of Pedigree Horned Herefords was established alongside The Lowesmoor Herd of Pedigree Poll Herefords. Many of the female family names still remain today.

Here at Lowesmoor, we currently have a suckler herd based on 55 pedigree females and an arable enterprise extending to 1150 acres with an ever increasing variety of combinable crops overseen by my bother, Adrian.

much on an upward trend with quality pedigree females much sought after. Hereford beef is also very popular in pubs and restaurants and through boxed beef schemes. Supermarkets have also been persuaded that Hereford beef sells and it is in ever greater demand - long may this continue.

The showing circuit has seen an increase in numbers too. The standard of showmanship is getting ever better and ever more competitive. For those that are starting out in the show world many Area Associations run courses in the fine art of presenting cattle for the show ring. I must urge everyone to attend these courses as whilst it’s a steep learning curve, it’s an excellent day out and it all goes a long way towards showcasing and promoting our great Breed.

We have reared and finished cattle for Waitrose for many years changing from bulls to steers when the Branded Hereford Beef Scheme commenced at Dovecote Park Ltd. The Breed has seen tremendous changes over the years. It has been at the top of the tree and at the bottom and I have experienced both! Currently, it is very Michael Clark, Lowesmoor Herefords, in familiar pose at Royal Three Counties Show

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An area that has seen big changes is the recording of EBV’s (Estimated Breeding Values) in our cattle. Many decisions on the purchases of cattle are now made by using this data and I can only encourage members to record their cattle in this way, which will be to their benefit in the long run. Recording cow weights and weaning weights is a very good start to this process.

I am looking forward to spending time with like minded people during the coming year.

Herefords are my passion.

SOCIETY NEWS

TOP HEREFORDS 2015

NORMANTON 1 LIONEL

DENDOR 1 JENNEFER 15th

Bull of the Year

Female of the Year

1st Normanton 1 Lionel 1st Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

T.D. & W.T. Livesey B. Birch & G. Brindley

2nd Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong 2nd Frenchstone P. 1 Ella

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake L.R. & A.M. Ayre

3rd Frenchstone P. 1 Eric 3rd Coley 1 Bonnie 322

L.R. & A.M. Ayre Miss H. Whittaker

Poll Bull of the Year

Poll Female of the Year

1st Normanton 1 Lionel

1st Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

2nd Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

3rd Frenchstone P. 1 Eric

1st Panmure 1 Henry

1st Trillick Knockout

J. & W. McMordie

F.W. Cook & Son and P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent

2nd Solpoll 1 Gilbert D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones 3rd Dorepoll 1 499 High Society M.J. Clark and A.J. & L.R. Hobson

Horned Bull of the Year

2nd Free Town Landmark R.A. Bradstock & Ptns.

3rd= Haven Lamborghini E.L. Lewis & Son

“Romany”

3rd J. & W. McMordie

Miss H. Whittaker

Sire of the Year

“Normanton”

2nd J.R.B. Wilson & Son

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

3rd Coley 1 Bonnie 322

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

1st T.D. & W.T. Livesey

B. Birch & G. Brindley

2nd Frenchstone P. 1 Ella

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake

Show Herd of the Year

“Solpoll”

Horned Female of the Year 1st Clipston Tiara R16 P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent 2nd Heath House Curly 3rd R. & E. Lywood 3rd Wenlock Iris 51st Mrs. A. Dugdale

3rd= Auckvale Lottery 1362L W. & R. Kemp & Sons

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AWARD WINNERS - 2015

Breed President Gerald Blandford addressed those at the Annual Dinner “Firstly thank you Stan for judging our National Suckler Herd Competition which involved a tremendous amount of travelling for both you and Lindsay and I also wish to take this opportunity of extending congratulations to our winners, Henry & Esther Rudge.

The top table here is headed by Richard Mann, Chairman of our Council. On behalf of us all I would like to thank him for all his time and efforts that he devotes to the Breed and Council. Richard is in his second term as Chairman, having been a Council Member for 25 years, President in 2009 and has represented the Breed at both World and European Hereford Conferences. With his wife Jo and sons he runs the 100 cow “Spinney Herd” and finishes some 800 cattle for the Hereford Branded Schemes – a man at the ‘sharp end’.

Our Judge for tomorrow’s Show & Sale is Phil Allman a breeder of cattle that I have always admired. Phil and his wife, Alison, have produced Royal Show Champions twice with Greenyards 1 Archie and many other Champions, full of easy fleshing qualities. Their commercial cattle sell to the top of the local beef market often beating the Lims & Blues.

Auctioneer for tomorrow is Mike Evans who has 50 years involvement with Hereford Cattle, progressing to become Senior Livestock Auctioneer for Brightwells, having worked with the late Bill Gallimore and later alongside his son Julian. He is now a partner of Brightwells and Co-Chairman of Hereford Market Auctioneers which he helped move from within the City to its present site. He sells weekly with a cattle turnover of 7,000 and 33,000 sheep per year – impressive figures.

Mike has shared the upturn of the Breed with the confidence that breeders have enjoyed from the promotion of Sales of Native Bred Beef. He auctioned the major farm Herd Dispersal for A.G. Wright & Son (Farms) Ltd., Cambridge and his highlight so far must surely be selling two five figure bulls at our Spring Sale earlier this year.

Tomorrow, he says “stand on”.

Mike’s assistant, Greg Christopher, is a graduate from Harper Adams who joined Brightwells in July 2012 and is someone who enjoys selling pedigree Charollais Sheep and Hereford Cattle – as mentioned earlier a tremendous lot of sheep going through weekly Sales at Hereford Market. Greg, you now have a wonderful opportunity to make a name for yourself going beyond the bounds of duty and working with Hereford buyers and sellers. We need an

Breed President Gerald Blandford, Bosa Herefords, addressing the Dinner with anecdotes from his year in office

active livestock Agent prepared to help promote the Breed.

I thank Brightwells for sticking with the Herefords through thick and thin and now hope you can make a bob or two!

My year is now three parts over which started with a somewhat sad beginning, attending four funerals – Ted Hewitson, Sybil Lewis (the Haven), Doris Jones and Andrew Hobson and I take this opportunity of extending our condolences to their families and friends.

Rosemary and I have done 8,000 extra miles this Summer, receiving great hospitality from all the Associations and a great pleasure meeting old, new and young members along the way.

The Show Ring is still our shop window and I am indebted to all those stalwarts for their support showing every year and putting quality stock on display. However, I sometimes have concerns that the type of cattle picking up prizes are not always the type that produce carcases which are required by the Meat Trade. I believe it is important that Judges put forward animals which reflect the requirements of the Abattoir, thus bringing tradition into line with the efficiency and profit seeking demands of the National Beef Herd.

We have had great enjoyment watching the Young Handler Classes, all of which have been of a very high standard. We seniors must be prepared to help these youngsters to enter the real world of keeping and managing suckler herds, but they must be prepared for a bit of hard graft.

Bull producing herds have a responsibility of maintaining and improving standards, with the thousands of cattle going into marketing schemes, one bad bull can do tremendous damage to the reputation of the Breed.

In a few months I hand over the badge of office to Michael Clark of Lowesmoor fame (over 50 years). Mike always has a large number of cattle around him and will make an ideal President.

I have been very fortunate during my year to have been involved with a supportive Council and a dedicated team at Hereford House.

I thank you for the experience and honour of being your President and for those involved in the Sale tomorrow, good luck and have a safe journey home.”

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2015 - AWARD WINNERS

Show Herd of the Year Show Herd of the Year: Normanton Herefords The Normanton herd owned by TD & WT Livesey, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire, has won the Show Herd of the Year after amassing the most points of any show team across the UK. Points can be awarded to each animal shown with the highest points from only one qualifying show and only when there are more than 20 animals exhibited from four or more exhibitors. The Normanton show team were selected and prepared by breeders, father and son, Tim & William Livesey who in turn were ably supported by the expertise of stockman Darragh McManus.

The large show team consisted of a number of males including; Bull & Poll Bull of the Year Normanton 1 Lionel, Normanton 1 Mozart, Normanton 1 Mr Marsh and Normanton 1 Maximus Decimus Merid. Normanton Herefords also gained points from a strong group of females which included, Normanton 1 Jews Ear 11th, Normanton 1 Fistulina 6th, Normanton 1 Fistulina 3rd H55 and Normanton 1 Jews Ear 14th.

The Normanton Show Team collecting the National Show Herd of the Year from the Breed President

Cattle were transported over hundreds of miles across Great Britain as they were exhibited at many high profile shows including; Shropshire County, Royal Three Counties, Royal Norfolk, Great Yorkshire, Royal Welsh, Pembrokeshire County and Kington.

Sire of the Year Sire of the Year: Panmure 1 Henry Panmure 1 Henry owned by J & W McMordie, Ballygowan, Co. Down, has been awarded the 2015 UK Hereford Sire of the Year Trophy. Five year old “Henry” is a true British Champion, residing in Northern Ireland, reared in Scotland, and with many show successes throughout England.

He is out of Panmure 1 Plum E2, the Plum family being a prominent female bloodline for JM Cant & Partners, Arbroath, Tayside and by Romany 1 Distiller a former Royal Highland Reserve Grand Male Champion. Panmure 1 Henry has a fabulous array of Performance Recorded Figures with a 400 day weight and carcase weight in the

The President presents the Sire of the Year trophy to owner William McMordie and breeder Audrey Anderson for Panmure 1 Henry.

top 10% for the Breed, a gestation length and 200 day milk in the 5% and finally a scrotal measurement, eye muscle area (EMA) and intramuscular fat (IMF) in the top 1% of the Breed. These figures culminate in a Self-Replacing and Terminal Sire Indexes in the top 10% for the Hereford Breed.

Panmure 1 Henry

“Henry’s” style and substance has been consistently passed on to

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AWARD WINNERS - 2015 his progeny with his sons and daughters collecting enough points from qualifying shows to crown him Sire of the Year. Points are awarded at both shows and shows & sales throughout the UK. Some of his progeny highlights include; Royal Ulster & Northern Ireland National Supreme Champion Solpoll 1 Stella L2, Royal Ulster Junior Male Champion Solpoll 1 Lawyer and Northern Ireland National Show Reserve Supreme Champion Solpoll 1 Starlet M12.

However, it was at the business end - in the sale ring, where Panmure 1 Henry’s progeny performed the best. His progeny sold for the highest prices at the three Northern Ireland Shows & Sales to crown him the N.I. Sire of the Year. At the Spring Show & Sale held at Hereford Market, three “Henry” sons sold for the top prices of 10,800, 10,500 & 8,200gns respectively and a daughter sold for the top price of 5,200gns.

Bull & Female of the Year 2015 Bull of the Year: Normanton 1 Lionel The 2015 Poll Bull of the Year is Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire. Twenty two month old “Lionel” is out of 2011 Female of the Year Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 and by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy. Normanton 1 Lionel gained maximum points from four out of five qualifying shows.

Following his early promise in 2014 where he took the Supreme Championship at the National Christmas Calf Show, “Lionel” has enjoyed a marvellous show season. He took Grand Male Championships at the following shows; Shropshire County, where he also stood Native Inter-breed Champion, Royal Norfolk, Burwarton and Kington. “Lionel” was also awarded the Reserve Grand Male Championships at the Royal Three Counties and Royal Welsh Shows.

Normanton 1 Lionel

Normanton 1 Lionel has excellent carcase Performance Figures with an Eye Muscle Area figure in the top 25%, Retail Beef Yield in the top 5% and Rib Fat in the top 1% of the Breed.

Female of the Year: Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th The 2015 Poll Female of the Year Trophy has gone to Boomer Birch & Graham Brindley, Sky High Herefords, Weston, Staffordshire with Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th. Two year old “Jennefer 15th” is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by former Sire of the Year Solpoll 1 Gilbert. This striking powerful and yet feminine female has a good set of Performance Recorded Figures. She’s in the Top 10% of the Breed for 200 & 400 day weights, the Top 5% for Rib Fat and Top 25% for Terminal Sire Index.

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th gained the most points of any female from her five qualifying shows - an excellent achievement against some very good female classes! She has taken Grand Female Championships at the following shows; Great Yorkshire, Royal Welsh, Burwarton, Buckingham County and Reserve Grand Female Championships at Shropshire County and Royal Three

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

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Gerald Blandford presents the Bull of the Year trophy to, from L to R, William Livesey and Darragh McManus, Normanton Herefords

Counties Shows. Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th bred by DE, ED & AL Jones, Caersws, Newtown, mid-Wales also took the Breed & Reserve Inter-breed Championships at the Cheshire County Show.

Mrs Rosemary Blandford presents the Female of the Year trophy to, from L to R, Roger Birch & Graham Brindley, Sky High Herefords

2015 - AWARD WINNERS

National Hereford Suckler Herd Competition Biannually the Hereford Cattle Society looks to identify Suckler Herds heavily influenced by the use of the Hereford Breed.

Such herds are to demonstrate breeding policies which exploit the qualities of Hereford genetics within a well managed and profitable system.

A sound marketing strategy must also be evident, whether cattle produced are sold as weaned calves, stores or as finished animals.

A general overview of land management and other enterprises operated on the farm are also taken into consideration.

This year’s competition has been adjudicated by Dunbia Livestock Manager Mr Stan Ayrton. Stan travelled many hundreds of miles across the United Kingdom to visit seven regional herds nominated by each Hereford Breeder’s Clubs and Associations (Please see herds listed on the next page).

Henry & Esther Rudge collect the winning Silver Salver for the National Suckler Herd of the Year 2015 from Master Judge Mr Stan Ayrton

Winner: Henry & Esther Rudge, Ballingham Court Farm The National Suckler Herd of the Year goes to the West Midland nomination belonging to Henry & Esther Rudge of Ballingham Court, Ballingham, Herefordshire. Judge Mr Ayrton commented, “Ballingham Court Farm is mixed in the most traditional sense and includes 60 acres of cereals, 30 acres of forage maize, 20 acres of woodland, 28 acres of orchards, eight acres of organic vegetables, and a flock of 300 Lleyn-cross ewes. But at the heart of its operation – which extends to 320 acres in hand and a further 230 acres either rented or managed from around the village of Ballingham – are its two suckler herds, one numbering 70 primarily Holstein x British Blues, the other comprising 30 pedigree Herefords which are owned by a non-farming neighbour but farmed by the Rudges’ through a mutually beneficial arrangement. With pedigree Hereford bulls selected for use on the pure-bred Herefords to breed the herd’s replacements, the same bulls are also assigned to take their turn in the commercial suckler enterprise from which the Herefordsired calves from the Holstein x British Blues create the perfect product to fulfil a contract with Dovecote Park, and go on to the shelves of Waitrose.

Runner-up: Bainbridge Farms, Donkin Rigg Farm Taking the Runner-up spot, is another family run farm, Bainbridge Farms, at Donkin Rigg Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland. Simon Bainbridge, a 2014 finalist in the Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of

Stan presents the National Suckler Herd Runner-up Award to Simon Bainbridge, Morepeth, Northumberland

the Year Awards, farms in partnership with his parents and wife Claire.

Simon says “less hassle, increased profitability and reduced input are just some of the reasons why Donkin Rigg Farm is using Hereford genetics in our 150 cow commercial suckler herd. Since we made the switch from continental cattle to the Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cross cattle - the ‘Black Baldie’, across our 640ha upland Severely Disadvantaged Area (SDA) and moorland farm we haven’t looked back…..

Part of the winning herd owned and bred by Henry & Esther Rudge

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AWARD WINNERS - 2015 West Midlands Henry & Esther Rudge, Ballingham Court, Ballingham, Hereford, HR2 6NH. Mob: 07974 374921 Email: esther@ballinghamcourt.co.uk

Mr Stan Ayrton, Dunbia: The Judge's Comments.....

“Visiting all the entrants and finding each to have their own attributes proved to be a Judging challenge, I found many different ideas as to which suckler cow was best to put the Hereford bull to. Also, how to choose the most appropriate Hereford bull be it on looks, genetics, or easy calving, were some of the main factors which came to the fore on most of the farms, and of course the placid nature of the Hereford Breed.

Black Baldies at Donkin Rigg Farm home to Simon & Claire Bainbridge

Regional Finalists Midlands & East Anglia Portman Burtley Estates, Hillmotts Farm House, Hedgerley Lane, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2SB. Contact: Michael Swerling. Tel: 01753 424760 Email: Michael.Swerling@portmanestate.co.uk

However, when I reached a decision on my final two, the challenge became even greater. Both herds operated with forward thinking ideas and practises in place, producing finished animals which I believe will give the beef industry the carcase for all future requirements.”

“The Runner-up for the Award of National Suckler Herd of the Year is Mr Simon Bainbridge from Morpeth in Northumberland. Simon and Claire Bainbridge changed my perception of organic farming with a fascinating use of mixed forage crops and high quality grassland.

North of England Mr. S. Bainbridge, Donkin Rigg Farm, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4LA. Tel: 01670 774246, Mob: 07718 740287 Email: simon@bainbridgefarms.co.uk

Northern Ireland Mr. D. Weir, 39 Tobermesson Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 7QE. Tel: 07867 901338

Scotland W. Halley & Son, East Lochlane Farm, Crieff, PH7 4HR. Mob: 07710 488640 Email: halley@lochlane.co.uk

South of England Mr. S. Strang, Wickcroft Farm, Pangbourne Road, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5EA. Mob: 07771 762950 Email: simonstrang@hotmail.co.uk

Wales Mr. H. Griffiths, Rhosson Ganol, St. Davids, Haverfordwest, SA62 6TY. Tel: 01437 720361

The Judge provides his assessment on the Suckler Herd Finalists

Their choice of breeding stock is based on sound genetics and includes pelvic measurements of replacement heifers along with a comprehensive cattle health plan. Their herd of Hereford and Angus crosses were a credit to them and a pleasure to view.”

“The winner’s of the 2015 National Suckler Herd of the Year goes to Henry & Esther Rudge from Ballingham Court, Ballingham, Herefordshire. A forward thinking couple, working towards what the current market requires. The Stabiliser being their main choice of suckler cow which when put to a Hereford Sire produces the ideal progeny for the commercial market. Bulls are selected on EBV’s, with ease of calving being paramount. The herd operates under a high health plan, with all beasts finished on the farm. The herd is farmed to maximise output whilst simultaneously reducing production costs and all the time producing beef the current market requires.”

Breed President Gerald Blanford presents a gift to Master Judge Mr Stan Ayrton, Dunbia

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“The advantage gained by Henry & Esther is the use and dedication to the Hereford Sire.”

Suckler Herd of the Year - Ballingham Court Farm The Hereford Cattle Society’s biennial Suckler Herd of the Year competition draws entries from throughout the UK leading to six regional winners. Neil Ryder met the Overall and West Midlands Regional winners Henry and Esther Rudge.

When looking at both existing and new enterprises for their farm Henry and Esther Rudge have one rule. Look at the final product and the market for it, then carefully work back down each stage of the production cycle to ensure that the end product can be produced efficiently and profitably.

However they also say that they are constantly looking for new ideas and enterprises that that will improve their farming business either that will develop or replace existing enterprises or bring new enterprises that will bring additional resources to their farming enterprise.

It is this approach that has helped earn them the biennial Hereford Cattle Society

Suckler Herd of the Year award for 2015.

Henry and Esther farm at Balllingham Court, Ballingham, Hereford with 129ha (320 acres) in hand and a further 81ha (200 acres) under various rental and contract farming arrangements. The land is mostly free draining sandy loam, but includes 40ha (100 acres) of deeper soil alongside the River Wye. This fertile riverside land is also subject to flooding, a number of times during the winter but very rarely during the summer period.

Esther is the fourth generation of her family to farm at Ballingham, taking over the full responsibility for the farm at the age of 19 following the death of her father in 1982.

She married Henry in 1984 and they have three grown up daughters and one son, 20-year-old Monty, currently a student at Harper Adams University and hoping to join the Ballingham farming business.

The farm takes in 12ha (30 acres) of orchards; 9ha (20 acres) woodland; 102ha (250 acres) mostly tenanted permanent

Henry & Esther Rudge at home at Ballingham Court Farm

pasture; 32ha (80 acres) temporary grass; 36ha (90 acres) of arable winter wheat and oilseed rape; and 14ha (35 acres) of maize. Some of the Cubanita wheat is used for home feeding, but the grain is primarily sold and the straw used for livestock bedding and feeding. Some years wholecrop is taken from a spring barley/ peas mix undersown with grass as a way of regenerating tired or poached grassland.

Livestock are about 300 Aberdale x breeding ewes and around 80 spring calving suckler cows and heifers, currently a mix of Stabiliser and Belgian Blue cross with a total of around 240 beef cattle on the farm during the summer period. In addition they manage the 80 strong Mouboon pedigree Hereford herd for the Cassell family.

Henry says: “We buy steers from the Mouboon herd for finishing at Ballingham.

We have been doing this for about 15 years and it was one of the reasons for starting using Hereford bulls in our own herd.

Ballingham suckler cows

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“At the time we were running a mixed commercial suckler herd, mostly Simmental crosses, and all put to a Limousin bulls. We were keeping bull calves entire and aiming for as many E and U grade carcases as possible. Then we progressed to Belgian Blue cross Friesian cows. The Simmentals were great cattle, but we were becoming concerned about the costs.

Esther adds: “Temperament was also very important as at the time we had a young family who often helped with our animals and we wanted to make sure that our cattle were quiet. With the Simmental and Limousin in there we had some cattle that were a little bit lively. Safety is more important than margins.

“The availability of British Blue crosses was pretty high and we bought mainly Blue cross Friesians. That was a really good

Ballingham stores

Ballingham Facts Henry and Esther Rudge farm at Balllingham Court, Ballingham, Hereford with 129ha (320 acres) in hand and a further 81ha (200 acres) under various rental and contract farming arrangements. Esther is the fourth generation of her family to farm at Ballingham Court.

They are the 2015 winners of the biennial Hereford Cattle Society Suckler Herd of the Year Competition beating Simon Bainbridge of Morpeth, Northumberland into overall second place.

The farm supports a wide range of enterprises taking in an 80 cow beef suckler herd put to Hereford terminal sires; 300 breeding ewes, mainly Aberdale cross; contract management of a pedigree Hereford herd; wheat and oilseed rape production; apple and pear

orchards; hosting an organic vegetable business; solar electricity production: 9ha (20 acres) of woodland to produce kiln dried firewood for the farm’s boiler and for sale.

The farm supplies Hereford sired beef cattle on contract to Dovecote Park for the Waitrose supermarket chain. Lambs are also produced to supermarket specifications and sold deadweight.

Bovine TB is a constant threat in the area and Ballingham Court has lost stock to TB. The apples are grown on contract for Copella apple juice. The fruit is all hand picked and grown on bush plants trained in rows similar to hedges.

The couple are deeply committed Christians linked to a Hereford church and are also both Street Pastors in the city. Ballingham Court also hosts many

camps and outdoor events on its land alongside the River Wye. This year they have involved over 1,000 people, mostly from Christian related organisations, many enjoying the excellent safe canoeing on the river.

Henry and Esther say that many of the young people camping on the farm come from inner city areas and it is an opportunity for them to learn about how food is produced.

They also believe strongly that farmers have an important part to play in the local community and are involved with local organisations. Henry is a parish councillor and Esther is chair of the village hall committee.

The farm is also subject to an HLS environmental agreement including a 4km permissive bridleway and reversion of river land to permanent pasture.

suckler cow and still are fantastic. The problem we have got now is that it is very hard to get Friesian crosses and they are now mostly Holstein crosses which are very ‘dairyfied’, far too milky for a suckler herd and do not hold their condition.

“About 60 per cent of the costs of keeping a suckler beef herd is the cost of keeping the cow and for this reason we looked at having a smaller cow that would still produce a 350kg weaned calf.

Ballingham Stabiliser with Hereford calf at foot

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“We have now started going for the Stabiliser, though are not absolutely convinced yet. At the moment there are about 40 Stabiliser crosses in the herd.

They are a smaller cow, but we look at our calves out in the field and we have some really smart ones out of our British Blue crosses and a great finished animal which

can gross us a lot of money. So it is a case of watch this space.”

Henry says: The Hereford involvement really started because of the link with the Mouboon herd. We had been using some Aberdeen-Angus semen and had sold the finished cattle to Dovecote Park in the 1990s, and we very much liked working with Dovecote Park, who in turn supply Waitrose. The two things merged as we started talking to Dovecote about the Hereford contract three or four years before they actually took us on the Hereford Branded Beef Scheme.

“When the Dovecote Hereford contract began we started using Hereford bulls over all our commercial cows. It was a case of getting our market sorted before we jumped into it.

“It was not until we started using the Hereford that we realised all the other benefits there would be. We have cattle now that will finish off grass, providing it rains and we get some grass! We can finish cattle in 18 months.

“The specified finishing weights have crept up since we started supplying Dovecote Park. They were up to about 360kg deadweight and are now up to 400kg.

Some of the Ballingham Aberdale Flock

We started using bulls that would give us those heavier carcases, but we found that in order to get that heavier carcase you lose some of the qualities of the Hereford.

The easy fleshing cattle do not tend to go to 400kg. If you aim for 400kg there will always be some animals that go over and these will be hard finishing animals that need concentrates.”

“It appeared to us that while the 400kg carcase gave us more money, when you review your costs and the time it takes to finish the animal you are better finishing animals at 340kg-360kg deadweight off grass. These cattle are born in March and we aim to sell in September the following

year avoiding housing for a second winter.

This gives us a better margin than an animal finished at a heavier weight but carried over a second winter. Winter feeding is TMR based on maize silage and straw,” he said.

“It is not just price. It is the whole picture. If we can finish at a lighter weight we can put more cattle through and our gross margin for the whole herd on the acres managed is better. Something that has remained with Henry from his college days is that stocking rate is a major part of overall enterprise profitability,” says Esther.

Selection for Hereford terminal sires is a combination of type and, all important, performance figures rather than any specific bloodlines with attention paid to both paternal and maternal sides. Ease of calving is an important factor.

“Until recently the sheep enterprise was based on Lleyn and Lleyn cross ewes which effectively meant keeping two flocks – a pure Lleyn flock and the crossbred flock. The change was management driven. Moving to bought in Aberdale crosses simplified the system by having a single flock,

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Ballingham Court Suckler data Average killing weight - 340kg Average price per head - £1319.28 80% R or better 1.06 average DLWG 95% finished cattle sold by Christmas 2015 Calving 78 Cows and Heifers calved, 77 live calves at weaning 2 assisted calvings (slight) 3 calves lost 2 sets of twins 86% cows calving in 6 weeks All cows calving in 10 weeks “Charollais has been the favoured terminal sire, but we are trying New Zealand SuffTex tups (Suffolk cross Texel). In this country it is normal to use a ram with 40 ewes, but in New Zealand one of these rams is run with 100 to 150 ewes.” says Henry.

Esther adds: “The aim is to lamb inside in February, start selling in May and, because our land does dry off, just be running

our dry ewes in summer. This fits in with a lot of things allowing us to expand our cattle grazing and with lambs away before picking apples and pears.”

Lambing percentage is about 165 per cent lambs reared based on ewes tupped.

They are sold deadweight aiming for 20kg carcases grading mostly R’s as required by the supermarket trade.

Fruit is mostly Jonagold apples grown on a rolling five year contract for the Copella fruit juice company. There are also organic

Conference pears – a high value crop but also needs a high level of management.

For the future Henry and Esther say that they are always looking to improve existing enterprises and looking at new possibilities to make full use of the farm. They see the current balance of key enterprises about right, pointing out that cattle numbers are largely governed by existing cattle housing.

In addition they look forward to their son, Monty, bringing home new ideas when he returns home from university.

The Hereford Beef Scheme

Opportunities are available, if you are interested in producing Hereford steers and heifers sired by Registered Pedigree Bulls for the Dovecote Park supply chain.

For further information contact:Kate Sutton Cattle Procurement Manager,

Dovecote Park Ltd Tel: 01977 623331 or email: kate.sutton@dovecotepark.co.uk

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A lifetime of passion for the Hereford Breed!

While Gerald Blandford is probably best known as President of the Hereford Cattle Society his family run a broad range of enterprises on their Herefordshire farm as Neil Ryder found out.

Hereford cattle have always done the Blandford family well and kept them solvent through thick and thin. That, says Breed President Gerald Blandford, is what has kept him loyal to the breed since the foundation of his noted Bosa poll herd 35 years ago.

He also believes that the introduction of Canadian bloodlines have played a key part in developing the breed as a more commercial animal from the butcher’s point of view and that this has helped the breed take full advantage of current premium Branded Hereford Beef Marketing Schemes.

The Blandford family - from L to R, Rosemary, Ben & Rachel with baby Archie and Gerald

(6 acres) of perry pears, 30ha (75 acres) of potatoes, 10ha (25 acres) of winter feed wheat and 5ha (13 acres) of cricket bat willows. In addition Ben has built a successful business selling farm machinery as well as some property renovation. There is also an array of solar panels drawing FIT payments and a biomass boiler using home-grown timber on the farm and attracting RHI payments.

Apart from the Herefords there is a flying flock of sheep kept over the winter period.

Temple Court Farm

There has also been a strong response to young handler training and competitions which are important in bringing young people into the breed, though Gerald says there is a strong case for introducing Hereford breed young handlers to work more with commercial rather than just pedigree cattle. Hopefully some of these will go on to establish commercial herds using Hereford and Hereford cross cattle.

The young bulls were sold separately and with Gerald now running a depleted Bosa Hereford herd based on 16 cows and two bulls. Gerald and Rosemary farm with their son Ben and his wife Rachel. Together the family farm 97ha (240 acres) of owned land and rent a further 61ha (150 acres).

The business is very much a diversified operation with crops including 53ha (130 acres) of bittersweet cider apples, 2ha

Gerald says: All enterprises have to pull their weight including the Herefords to support all of us so we have to earn more through diversification. Now I am doing less with the farm and Ben is really the farm manager and tells me what to do!”

“I had a share in a partnership with my two brothers and our father and came here in 1981. When we came to Temple Court we had just 90 acres and it has taken all these years to get up to 240 acres.

“When my brothers and I were leaving school our father started a horned Hereford

Gerald and his wife, Rosemary, came to Temple Court, Ledbury, Herefordshire 34 years ago. His parents had also been Hereford breeders and he and his two brothers each took their share of cattle. In his own case he moved with 20 Herefords and built his Bosa herd from that base.

The herd was built up to 180 head collecting a formidable array of sale and show successes before being sold, apart from a few females and some young bulls, to Jane Parker, Lower Swell, Cheltenham, as the foundation for her new Firbosa herd.

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herd and we started a poll herd in the early 1960s. My brothers did a lot of showing very successfully in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with cattle from the Ridgeway herd.

“We started on our own in 1980 with a proportion of the Ridgway herd, which were then poll, and we called our herd the Bosa herd. Bosa is the old name for our village, Bosbury, which, it is thought, was named after the landowner in about 1000.

“In the early 1980s we did not do a lot of showing as we were intent on surviving on the farm and really started showing in the late 1990s. At the turn of the century, 2000, a young lad, Matthew Gray, joined us and took things to a higher level in the show ring,” says Gerald.

“We worked to modernise our cattle concentrating on top line and natural muscling. It was elimination of waste in those days. They were very wasteful and butchers will not tolerate waste. That was our goal – to eliminate waste.

Eight year old Bosa 1 Brownie with calf at foot

“This was tackled by selecting the right bulls. This was the period when the breed was using a lot of Canadian blood which gave bigger and longer animals than from British breeding.

Temple Court facts

to help this.

Temple Court farmhouse stands on the site of a preceptory run by the Knights Templar in 1100. It is believed the Knights cared for their own in their hospital and chapel. Certainly some stones in the house date back to this period. However much of the modern house was built in the Georgian period.

Their Royal Show Champion Bosa 1 Punch, was awarded the Hereford Bull of the Year in 2000.

Gerald and Rosemary Blandford took over Temple Court farm, Bosbury, Herefordshire in 1980 and brought with them Gerald’s share of Hereford cattle from a family partnership. They farm with their son Ben and his wife, Rachel.

Gerald was the 2015 President of the Hereford Cattle Society. He believes strongly in continually developing the Hereford as a commercial beef animal and says that premium schemes for British native breeds have done much

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In 2012 The Bosa Herd won the coveted National Herd of the Year. Also the bull, Bosa 1 Jumpstart, had a successful show season taking the Grand Male Championships at the National Poll Show, Kington Show & the Hereford Autumn Show & Sale.

Temple Court farm covers 91ha (240 acres) of owned land and 61ha (150) acres of rented land. It is home to the Bosa Hereford herd now totalling just 16 breeding cows after the sale of almost the whole 180 strong herd two years ago to Alan and Jane Parker as the foundation for their Firbosa herd.

The major enterprise on the farm is intensive bittersweet cider production

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“It did the female herd an enormous amount of good and now we are working on quality and muscling. Because we used to run a full beef unit, we knew what the butcher was looking for and we had to move the on 25 year contracts to four major cider makers – Heineken (Bulmers), Thatchers, Westons and Aston Manor.

There are also a few acres of perry pears.

The family are the current holders of the coveted Bulmers Golden Apple award for the best orchard supplying the company.

Other enterprises include potatoes, feed wheat, cricket bat willows, a flying sheep flock during the winter, and hay and straw storage and sales. Ben has also developed a business selling farm machinery and undertaking property renovation.

A biomass boiler using wood from the farm cuts heating costs for two houses and there is also an array of solar panels generating electricity.

type of Herefords on to keep up with this.

“This did not alter the type of bulls we were using. When we were running about 70-80 cows we always had two bulls of complementary type, one to breed females and one to breed bulls. I still think this is true today,” he says.

It was in 2013 that Alan and Jane Parker came to the farm with, farmer and TV presenter, Adam Henson – a visit filmed for BBC Countryfile – with the aim of buying 20 Bosa cattle and ended up buying 175, almost the whole Bosa herd! Gerald recalls that in many ways this was a wrench, but adds that his son, Ben, is more interested in developing the farm in other directions.

Up until then the Bosa herd had made its mark in both the show and sale ring. One of the high points was the sale of the eighteen

Gerald where he like to be - in amomst the stock at Temple Court

The farm also has 75 acres down to potatoes for ASDA. An unexpected venture is growing willows for manufacture of cricket bats, any waste being used to feed the farm’s biomass boiler.

For Gerald and Rosemary it has been a hectic but thoroughly enjoyable presidential year visiting a range of events throughout the year. They estimate that their mileage is already 8,000 miles up on their normal annual figure.

They say they have both been extremely pleased and impressed to see so many enthusiastic Young Hereford Members competing successfully in young handler classes across the UK. Some Bosa heifers by “Nationwide”

month old Bosa 1 Hurst to Guillaume Deslandes, Meneac, France. This sale has led to further Hereford exports to France where there is a growing market for high quality marbled beef. Another was winning the prestigious Hereford Cattle Society’s Herd of the Year award in in 2012.

Access to the orchards is helped by tracks laid down with help of a 50 per cent Natural England grant to maintain the drainage qualities of the adjoining land.

Their time at Temple Court farmhouse is drawing to a close and they are soon to move to a ‘small farm’ on part of Temple Court land being built by their son, Ben, and near completion and, of course, retaining their Bosa Herefords.

Production of intensive bittersweet cider apples on contract for four leading cider makers has always played a major part in the Temple Court farming system. These are closely planted bush trees enabling mechanised harvesting.

Cider apple production is being expanded displacing production of winter cereals.

Gerald says: “Prices for grain vary and have not been good. With cider apples we are working on 25 year contracts which give us security and better prices than grain. We also have a tree nursery producing our own apple trees. Generally we expect apple trees to have a productive life of 25 years though many will last longer. Our perry pears are also grown on contract.”

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SHOW AND SALES - 2015

Kitkat is the sweetest at 10,800 gns at the Spring Show & Sale!

Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders, John, William & Andrew McMordie, Ballygowan, Co. Down, dominated the Hereford Cattle Society April Show & Sale held at Hereford Livestock Market.

It was the father and son partnership of John & William McMordie who topped the Sale with their 22 month old bull, Solpoll 1 KitKat

by Panmure 1 Henry weighing 860 kg selling for 10,800 gns. to A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd., Cleland Herefords, Hungerford, Berkshire.

“KitKat” a Superior Carcase Sire with EBVs for Eye Muscle Area & Retail Beef Yield in the top 1% for the Breed and Index Values in the top 10%.

Solpoll 1 Karate Kid from J&W McMordie sold for 10,500gns

Top price Bull Solpoll 1 Kitkat sold for 10,800gns

Following closely was their 23 month old Solpoll 1 Karate Kid also by “Henry” weighing 935 kg and selling for 10,500 gns. to Oyston Estates Ltd., Lytham, Lancashire.

A half-brother to “Karate Kid” sold for export to Spain and another was the Reserve Champion at the 2012 Society Sale.

A third son of “Henry” the Reserve Male Champion, 19 month old Solpoll 1 Landmark, weighing 785 kg sold for 8,200 gns. to Jan Boomaars, Vexour Herefords, Woldingham, Surry. “Landmark”

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Solpoll 1 Landmark sold for 8,200gns

2015 - SHOW AND SALES

Champion Male 15 month old Greenyards 1 Legend sold for 4,500gns

The Grand Male Championship line-up, from L to R, Judge Gerald Blandford, Showman Matthew Gray with Greenyards 1 Legend, Breeder Phil Allman and Rachael Ellis, Nordic Star Tags.

is another Superior Carcase Sire with extremely impressive performance figures.

Injemira Advance Z080 and weighing 815 kg for 5,200 gns. to R. Archer, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

One of the youngest bulls in the Sale, 13 month old Solpoll 1 Lamborghini by RLOA R271 Dynasty 37U weighing 640 kg sold for 4,800 gns. to L. Parry-Jones, Tymawr Herefords, Llangwyllog, Anglesey. “Lamborghini” is a full brother to the popular Genus bull, Solpoll 1 Ferrari.

West Sussex Breeder, W.J. Hutchings & Sons of Chichester, sold their 22 month old Fisher 1 Klondike by Fisher 1 Cracker weighing 815 kg for 4,800 gns. to Fir Farm Ltd., Firbosa Herefords, Stowon-the-Wold, Gloucestershire.

The Grand Male Champion bred by P.J. & A.C. Allman, Sutton St. Nicholas, Herefordshire, 15 month old Greenyards 1 Legend by Greenyards 1 Henry weighing 695 kg sold for 4,500 gns. to M. & M. Roberts, Bromley Herefords, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire.

A. & P. Massey, Bury, Lancashire, sold their 23 month old, Hollyvale 1 Knight by Barbern 1 Horatio for 5,200 gns. “Knight” weighing 930 kg was purchased by Atkin Brothers, Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire.

Also down from Lancashire, G. & M.C. Shepherd, Woodplumpton, Preston, sold their 18 month old Moorside 1 Living-the-Dream by

The youngest bull in the Sale 12 month old Dendor 1 Ledley by Solpoll 1 Gilbert weighing 625 kg and exhibited by D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones, Newtown, Powys, sold for 4,000 gns. to fellow Welsh breeders, T.G. & E.I. Thorne, Glenvale Herefords, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.

The 23 bulls sold, representing a 70% clearance of those offered, averaged £4,286.75 to total £98,595.00.

In the Show Female Section it was again the McMordie family who led the way, this time with Andrew McMordie of Ballygowan, Co. Down, selling his 17 month old heifer, Solitude 1 Helen L485

by Panmure 1 Henry for 5,200 gns. to W. & P. Eccles, Rockness Herefords, Tranent, East Lothian.

Following on from their success in the bull section, the father and son partnership of John & William McMordie saw their Reserve Female Champion, 25 month old in-calf heifer, Solpoll 1 Stardust K20 by Panmure 1 Henry, sell for 4,200 gns. to newcomers to the Breed, Murton Grange, based near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, who also purchased the 25 month old incalf heifer, Solpoll 1 Starlet K23

by Fisher 1 Charlie for 3,900 gns. and 17 month old maiden heifer, Solpoll 1 Amber L8 by the Danish bull, Moeskaer Keno 1222 for 3,800 gns.

Top price Female Solitude 1 Helen 485 from A McMordie sold for 5,200Gns

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SHOW AND SALES - 2015 4 Cows In-calf or with Calf sold to average £2,625.00.

Top price incalf heifer, 2 year old Classic 1 Alexis by Solpoll 1 Ferrari sold by R. Edwards, Dunsfold, Surrey, for 2,800 gns. to R.J. Verdin, Garnstone Herefords, Weobley, Herefordshire.

Fir Farm Ltd., Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sold 2 year old Bosa 1 Eva 964 by Eldersfield 1 Cohen for 2,750 gns. to M. Whieldon, Clares Herefords, Gnosall, Staffordshire.

M. Jenkins, Berkeley, Gloucestershire sold the 23 month old Appleridge 1 Curly 234 by Romany 1 Galaxy A84 G5 for 2,600 gns. to G. Thomas, Church View Herefords, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Reserve Champion Female Solpoll 1 Stardust K20 sold for 4,200gns

The Female Champion, 19 month old Dendor 1 Anna Mary 21st

by Solpoll 1 Gilbert, bred & exhibited by D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones, Newtown, Powys sold for 4,200 gns. to new Breeders, J.S. & A.E. Radcliffe, Swansea, Glamorgan.

T.D. & W.T. Livesey, Normanton-le-Heath, Leicestershire sold the 2 year old twins, Normanton 1 Baby Button 1st K1035 and Baby Button 2nd K1035 by the prize-winning Normanton 1 Eastern Promise for 2,500 gns. each to Murton Grange, North Yorkshire.

17 Incalf Heifers sold to average £2,056.76.

The young Maiden Heifers offered sold to a top of 1,900 gns. twice, both bred by P.J. & A.C. Allman, Sutton St. Nicholas, Herefordshire at 17 months of age – Greenyards 1 Lottie L276 by the Australian bull, Redgate Redford, was purchased by Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Black Hall Herefords, Kings Pyon, Herefordshire and Greenyards 1 Lassie L286 purchased by N. & L. Holdsworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

15 Maiden Heifers sold to average £1,554.00.

Overall the 36 For Sale Only Females sold for £68,775.00 to average £1,910.42.

When combining the total number sold with the Show Heifers, the Female Section realised a 95% clearance of all offered.

Champion Female Dendor 1 Anna Mary 21st sold 4,200gns

Messrs. L.R. & A.M. Ayre, South Molton, Devon sold two 14 month old daughters of Dorepoll 1 L499 High Society – Frenchstone P. 1 Etia and Ellen – for 3,900 gns. and 3,700 gns. respectively, both purchased by Murton Grange, North Yorkshire.

Breed Secretary, David Prothero, commenting after the Sale said, “demand for the top quality bulls and the excellent clearance of the females were further signs of the Breed’s resurgence in the commercial marketplace, supported by recent figures released by BCMS which showed of all the Breeds recorded with them last year, it was the Hereford that had the highest increase – up by very nearly 12% on the previous year”.

The Secretary also added that he was “grateful for the continued support of sponsors Nordic Star Tags, The Farmers Guardian and Ritchie Agricultural.”

W.J. Hutchings & Sons, Chichester, Sussex sold a 14 month old heifer, Fisher 1 Susan L390 by Fisher 1 Cracker for 3,500 gns. to G. Thomas. Church View Herefords, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire and 13 month old Fisher 1 Orange L394 by the Danish bull, Bondes i Hubert, to Wiltshire College, Lackham Park Herefords, Trowbridge, Wiltshire for 3,000 gns.

All 17 Show Heifers sold for £54,390.00 to average £3,199.41 (100% clearance).

In the Females For Sale Only section the cows with calves at foot topped at 4,000 gns. for the 3 year old Greenyards 1 Duchess J217, along with her 8 week old heifer calf bred & exhibited by P.J. & A.C. Allman, Sutton St. Nicholas, Herefordshire. The pair was purchased by B. & M. Chilman, Kinsham Herefords, Presteigne, Powys.

From the same home a second cow and calf, 3 year old Greenyards 1 Duchess J218 with her 6 week old bull calf sold for 3,000 gns. to G.E. & S.E. Jackson, Marshland Herefords, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

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Grand Female Championship presentation, from L to R, Sponsor Rachael Ellis, Nordic Star Tags, Twm Jones with Dendor 1 Anna Mary 21st and Judge Gerald Blandford

Beef From the Farm Gate to the Plate The Hereford Cattle Society exists to ensure the promotion and registration of pedigree Hereford cattle. All Hereford beef is traceable from the consumer’s plate to the farm gate and is raised on grass forage with the freedom to roam.

However, don’t just take their word for it. The Hereford Beef website includes a list of purveyors of Hereford beef from major supermarkets to farm shops and restaurants. It also has plenty of advice to aid you in choosing and cooking the perfect cut.

Free from additives and growth hormones, the meat has a natural lattice-work of fat which dissolves during cooking for a distinctive taste and tenderness.

Visit www.herefordbeef.org.uk re-printed by kind permission from the Countryman’s Magazine

Hereford Beer Beef and Chestnut Pie

METHOD:

A great pub classic recipe. Try serving with creamy mash and seasonal vegetables. Delicious!

Place the flour and seasoning into a large plastic food bag and mix well. Add the beef in batches and shake to coat.

Serves: 4 Cooking time: Approximately 2 hours

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the beef in stages for 4-5 minutes until brown on all sides. Spoon into a 1.2 litre ovenproof casserole dish suitable for the hob and oven. In the same frying pan, fry the onion and chestnuts for 2-3 minutes. Spoon into the casserole dish with the beef.

INGREDIENTS: 450g lean boneless beef shin, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 tbsp plain flour Salt and freshly milled black pepper 3 tbsp rapeseed or sunflower oil 100g vacuum packed whole peeled chestnuts, halved 1 red onion, peeled and sliced 300ml stout 150ml hot beef stock 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 bay leaf For the pie topping: 250g ready-made puff pastry 1 egg, beaten

Add the rest of the pie ingredients to the casserole dish, turn up the heat and boil. Cover, turn down the heat and cook on the hob or in a preheated oven at 325°F/160°C/Gas mark 3 for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

For the topping, roll out the pastry in a large square on a lightly floured surface to about the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut the pastry lid large enough to cover the dish.

Hereford Oxtail With Blackberries A fantastic full-flavoured dish for a chilly day. The oxtail is slowly cooked until the meat literally falls off the bone.

Fantastic served with blackberries, crushed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Serves 6 Cooking time: 3 hours and 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1.3kg oxtail pieces Salt and freshly milled black pepper ½ tsp allspice powder 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

Take the casserole from the hob or oven, remove the bay leaf and turn up the oven to 375ºF/190ºC/Gas mark 5.

Dampen the edges of the casserole with water and cover the top with the pastry lid. Cut a small slit on top of the pastry for the steam to escape, then brush the pastry with the beaten egg.

Return to the oven to cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.

2 onions, peeled and chopped 300ml good red wine 450ml good, hot beef or chicken stock 1 sprig fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 tbsp good balsamic vinegar 100g fresh blackberries, rinsed METHOD: Place the oxtail in large plastic food bag. Add the seasoning and allspice powder, seal and shake well to coat.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and add the oxtail to cook until brown on all sides. Transfer to a large heatproof casserole pot.

In the same frying pan, add the garlic and onion. Cook over a moderate heat for 3-4 minutes and spoon into the casserole dish, over the oxtail.

Add the wine, stock and herbs to the oxtail and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook on the hob for 3-3½ hours.

10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the balsamic vinegar and blackberries. Serve and enjoy!

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The Story of the Beefy Boys....... so far!

The Beefy Boys - Anthony Murphy, Daniel Mayo-Evans, Lee Symonds & Christian Williams

By Anthony Murphy It’s been a very mad year or so for ‘The Beefy Boys’, we’ve been lucky enough to travel the world, compete against some of the best Chefs on the planet, make a movie and somehow along the way open a restaurant. Not bad for what started off as a drunken BBQ four years ago. In the words of the great Ron Burgundy, “that really got out of hand”.

We started the Beefy Boys when Dan planned on throwing a BBQ for his partner’s birthday and called upon me to ask if I would help cook. We quickly decided not to do your average British BBQ. Man Vs Food had just started to be shown on TV in this country - being fans of the show we wanted to replicate what we had seen and therefore researched as much as we could about BBQs and American Burgers.

When the day of the BBQ arrived we had a few drinks and then tried out what we had learnt. It went down a storm. We then started talking with one of our close mates, Lee, about the possibility of selling our burgers, as he had years of experience in the licensed trade industry which could help us in starting up the business. Around the same time we contacted another friend Christian, who was living in Bristol, but who had grown up with us in Hereford, and who was experienced in breeding rare pigs and running hog roasts. At the time Christian was working as a cameraman for the BBC, and he had filmed a piece about a BBQ festival in Bristol called Grillstock.

Having been a previous guest at one of Dan’s BBQs and a keen lover of food with experience for cooking on mass, Christian

a week later Dan drank too much beer one night and entered us online.

spoke to us about the festival and so the four of us decided we would enter - but only in a few years, once we had honed our skills, before we tried to compete against some of the best BBQers out there. About

The four of us entered with only a few months of BBQ experience and named ourselves “The Beefy Boys” based upon our love for the seminal 80s/90s New York Hip Hop act The Beastie Boys, our love for Beef and of course our connection to Hereford, having all been born and raised in the city of Hereford. We competed and somehow with our limited knowledge and a fair dose of luck we came 7th out of 24 teams. A group of amateurs beating Restaurateurs and Chefs from across the globe! An astonishing achievement especially when you consider that the three day cookathon was fuelled by a mixture of lager, sleep deprivation and Jaeger bombs.

The world of competitive BBQ is very much an excuse to stay up late, drink beer, talk about food and eat meat. Suffice to say we were hooked.

The Beefy boys stayed very much a hobby - we used to do small pop ups here and there in pub beer gardens borrowing an old BBQ from Dan’s dad and making do with what we had. We tweaked the process and the recipes as we went, we soon found we had a knack for burgers, not your average sad old dry burger you’re used to from a greasy van, but a proper mouth-watering slab of well-aged perfectly seasoned and juicy meat (in our case it has to be Hereford Beef) dripping in melted cheese, a soft bun that doesn’t fall apart, sauce, salad and a slice of bacon, let’s face it everything is better with a slice of bacon!

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In 2014 Grillstock launched the Best Burger category - before that the competition had focused on low and slow American BBQ a type of cooking we love but our speciality was burgers. We competed against 25 other teams and won the title of Grillstock’s Best Burger, scoring 100 points ahead of our nearest competitor! Because of this we were entered into the World Burger Championships in Las Vegas - a showdown of the 50 greatest burger chefs in the world.

The only problem we had was that we couldn’t afford to get to Vegas. We contacted a friend of ours, Ed who is a genius with a camera and runs his own media business “Shooting Reels” and filmed a video to put on YouTube to help raise funds to get us to the World Food Championships. Through sponsorship from Wye Valley Brewery , the National Beef Association and other donations we raised enough money to get to Vegas and take Ed with us to film our exploits.

We went to Vegas with no hope of winning, we wanted to enjoy ourselves and do the best we could. In the UK we had all our suppliers sorted and tested but in the States we had to start again and travelled around testing butchers and bakers until we could find some good dry aged grass fed beef - a task that isn’t easy where wet ageing and injecting beef with growth hormones is the norm, but we eventually sourced beef we were happy with and entered our burgers.

We cooked the best we could but weren’t confident that a group of lads from a small rural city in little old England could compete in the ‘Home of The Burger’.

Somehow we came second in the world.

That’s when things really stepped up a gear. We’d proven that our burgers are up there with the best in the world, and the bizarre documentary /holiday film/80s action movie we had been filming was now quite a compelling story as we actually did pretty well.

We received a flurry of positive messages on social media from back in the UK - we had no idea so many people were routing for us.

When we got back to England our pop ups had gone from attracting 30 - 40 people to attracting 300-400 people. It was a steep learning curve but the business grew overnight and we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy sell out events in Hereford and across the country, getting to cook our Hereford burgers at festivals, weddings and events and we also took the chance to appear on

TV, cooking our burgers on shows such as The BBC One Show and Life on A Plate.

Having scored so highly in 2014 at The World Food Championships we automatically qualified for the 2015 World Championships, this time in Florida and once again with the support and sponsorship of Wye Valley Brewery, Herefordshire Council, Calor Gas and with additional sponsorship from The Hereford Cattle Society we went once again to take the Americans on at their own game.

After a disastrous first round where all contestants had to use frozen patty instead of their own meat (we finished 24th out of 50), we did the biggest jump in World Food Championship History coming 2nd in the signature Burger Round scoring 97.85 out of 100. This jumped us all the way from 24th to 7th on the leader board where only the top ten teams qualify for the final where we came fourth.

It was an honour to finish in the Top Ten teams in the world two years running, to cook alongside some of the greatest Burger Chefs in the world and we can’t wait to go back again in 2016 to try and bring home first place.

Whilst competing in Florida we made a Horror inspired sequel to our original documentary / mockumentary in Vegas.

The Film aspect of what we do has become a thing in itself which has helped us advertise the brand and expand and influence what we do. We intend on finishing the third chapter of our trilogy when we return to The World Food Championships in 2016.

Our next big adventure is opening our first restaurant located in the heart of Hereford city in the Old Market. This is set to open in early 2016, it’s been a crazy journey from a drunken Summer BBQ to owning your own restaurant but an amazing experience that we couldn’t have done without the support of Hereford as a City and we cannot wait to see what’s next on the horizon…….

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Meeting Demand - The need for the Hereford Breed

By Dr Jonathan Birnie, Head of Agriculture and Research for Dunbia Group

World meat consumption is continuing to increase. As populations get richer, so they buy more meat. At the present time, poultry is increasing at the fastest rate, primarily due to a lower cost, but beef is also experiencing demand increase. However, beef consumption per head in most developed countries is plateauing or even decreasing and many experts believe that meat consumption per head has already peaked in some of these countries.

There is a belief that, in time, the main driver for beef consumption in these countries will move away from price towards quality (with price still remaining important), placing increased focus on the need for farms to breed from animals which deliver better eating quality.

The last few years has seen resurgence in the Hereford Breed in the UK. At Dunbia, we have seen customer demand for Hereford meat increase and remain strong, with customers clearly appreciating the really good eating quality delivered by the breed. Herefords do not just offer good eating quality however, we believe that there are many other key customer messages associated with the breed.

Customers place value on environmental sustainability, farm sustainability and animal welfare, but also like provenance and tradition. Herefords are well placed to meet the extra demand.

The media is full of opinions about cattle having a high carbon cost and using a disproportionate amount of resource to produce 1kg or beef. Many suggest that

Dunbia supply UK sourced Hereford Beef to a range of customers from major retailers to individual butchers and restaurants.

cattle are using vast amounts of cereals which could be used to feed people.

However much of this is inaccurate. Cattle (and sheep for that matter) can effectively produce food from land which is unsuitable for cereal or vegetable production and play an important part in the environmental balance of the landscape in the British Isles.

Cattle which can make more effective use of grass and forage, like the Hereford, are going to become increasingly important.

Effective use of forage does not necessarily come at a cost to performance. One thing which has surprised us at Dunbia is the high performance of the Hereford cross cattle on-farm when compared to many

Herefords and Hereford cross cattle can perform on ground unsuitable for crop production

other beef breeds. Our perception would have been that Hereford cattle would have grown slower, but over large amounts of cattle assessed and resulting data generated - we have simply not seen this.

In summary, any assessment of the future demand for beef in the UK would suggest that the future for the Hereford Breed looks very positive. High quality meat, ideal carcase size, lower cost of production and strong performance from a forage based diet all combine to meet the future requirements of the British consumer.

Dr Birnie, Head of Agriculture and Research for Dunbia Group, presenting at the Sustainable Beef Quality in Europe Workshop held in Milan.

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If you have Hereford cattle and are interested in supplying into specific customer lines, please feel free to contact Kenny Linton at Dunbia on telephone: 07917 851302.

The Co-operative Food and Dunbia win Supply Chain Excellence Award 2015 enjoys and of our joint mission to develop strong, long-term relationships with our Hereford beef farmers, in a bid to secure a sustainable future for the supply. This award should also go to the Hereford calf rearers, storemen and finishers who have committed to the Hereford Scheme.”

The Co-operative Food and their premium Hereford beef supplier, Dunbia, picked up the Supply Chain Excellence Award at the prestigious biannual Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Awards (NIFDA) 2015.

Dunbia supplies all of the Co-operative Food’s own-brand premium “Truly Irresistible” fresh beef, which is all British, as part of the Co-operative Food’s farming groups.

The Co-operative Food is committed to supporting the UK farming industry and set up farming groups in a move to further cement relationships with producers, deliver a continued investment in quality and provide customers with a more consistent and transparent supply chain.

Ciara Gorst, The Co-operative Food Senior Agricultural Manager, commented: “Together with Dunbia, we work tirelessly to develop a sustainable future for the Hereford beef supply and I’m thrilled that our efforts have been recognised with this award.

“We set up our farming groups to

The awards, which were held at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Belfast, offer a platform to showcase and reward those involved in Northern Ireland’s world-class food and drink sector. demonstrate our commitment to supporting UK farmers, reduce supply chains and increase transparency. Winning the Supply Chain Excellence Award is absolute testimony to how our farming groups are benefiting our suppliers, customers and the wider UK farming industry.”

Jonathan Birnie, Dunbia Head of Agriculture & Research commented: “I am delighted that Dunbia and The Cooperative Food have won the NIFDA AgriFood Supply Chain Excellence Award which is recognition of the partnership approach which Dunbia and The Co-operative Food

Dunbia Hereford Scheme Substantial Financial Benefit for Hereford Cattle.

Animals which qualify for Dunbia Hereford Scheme: Q Steers & Heifers Q Under 36 Months Q Between 230 – 400 kgs Q Farm Quality Assured Q UK Origin For more information contact Kenny Linton on 07917 851302 or 028 8772 3350.

www.dunbia.com

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

North of England Hereford Breeders' Association By Jackie Cooper, Hon. Secretary Its been another strong year for our membership and new members joining this year. The North of England members are pro-active and like to contribute to the various events we \ have throughout the year, but namely our local shows. Within the North of England we have a potential fifteen shows which we could attend over the whole season, with each of these hosting Hereford Breed Classes. There may also be another fifteen which offer native only classes, which again, some of our NEHBA members try to support. So no matter who attends a show, we aim to keep a white face presence!

Our Great Yorkshire Show breed stand was in a brilliant position this year. This enabled us to evaluate the amount of commercial breeders that wanted help with either breeding or sourcing stock.

Personally, I saw a number of commercial farmers who were running continental cross cows and who wanted to replace them with Hereford cross cows but just couldn’t source them - usually because of their poor location to markets selling Hereford cross calves. Each group of farmers/couples I spoke to had the same highest regard for the breed and its ease of management. It is therefore difficult to comprehend that sourcing issues against bull values don’t entirely tell the same story. It begs the question; are we undervaluing our bulls nationally? We see the picture through the Society Shows & sales but as David Prothero reported in the 2015 journal, Society sales only make up less than 5% of total yearly bull sales. This means we have no idea if bulls are leaving the farm for decent money or are being given away. Quality is another issue, and is it as it should be? But that’s a question for another day. It’s sometimes difficult to convince some purchasers that you want the price you have put on your bull; “I just need him to sweep up”, or “I only need him for a few cows” are the arguments for not offering the value placed on your bull. I sell my bulls now in the knowledge that everyone barters and everyone likes a bargain, but someone at sometime will value him for what he’s worth – patience is a virtue!

Moralee 1 Loxley Grand Male & Supreme Champion at the Northumberland Show

supporting onlookers. OBM Herefords took first place with their promotional stand for the second year running. Bryn, Olivia and Matthew then all got stuck in to grooming / washing / clipping and dressing the team of two heifers ready for exhibiting later in the day. Bryn and Olivia both put their showman skills into practice whilst Matthew held his own in an intensive two minute question time session with Show Commentator Clive Davies. This can be found on the Herford Cattle Society Facebook page or on youtube.

Congratulations to the team for their efforts in all areas of this intensive competition - you all made the NEHBA members proud.

This year we have two young members, Josh Dowbiggin and Matthew Rollason, who applied for the Society’s Overseas Travel Bursary and both were successful in obtaining grants, along with

Not only have we seen plenty of stock in the show rings this year, we have also had another trainee judge shadowing at a few shows this year. This year Richard Jackson has completed half his scheme, enjoying his experience greatly. With thanks to Aimee Hewlett, of the South of England HBA, who arranged for Richard to migrate to the Surrey County Show to shadow Judge James Ludgate, who ably passed on his knowledge. Richard and Emma Jackson’s son Peter has also had a successful year exhibiting, winning the Junior Young Handler Competition with quite a dosier of 1st-3rd placings at numerous shows. Peter received his perpetual tankard at our Presentation Day at the Barbern Herd venue. Congratulations to Bryn Massey of Hollyvale Herefords, who has moved into the Senior Young Handlers category and has retained his title with ease this year. Bryn also received a perpetual tankard at the Presentation Day. The rest of the NEHBA results can be seen at the end of this report, congratulations to all the winners!

Our NEHBA Young Show Stars team “OBM Herefords” (Olivia Massey, Bryn Massey and Matthew Rollason) had a successful competition back in May 2015, at the Royal Three Counties Showground, Malvern. The event was held exclusively to any other event this year and housed not only the beef teams, but dairy, butchery and auctioneering too. The beef teams saw a strong entry of twenty teams, but unfortunately there was a great lack of

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Peter Jackson, new to the Show-ring in 2015, won the NEBHA Junior Young Handler Competition, here he receives the perpetual tankard from NEHBA President Brian Boulton.

NORTH OF ENGLAND HEREFORD BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION President: Mr Brian Boulton

Honorary Secretary: Mrs Jackie Cooper, 24 Jubilee Road, Walmer Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5QY Tel: 07960 994 376 Email: jackie@jcrecycling.co.uk Web: www.nehba.org.uk www.facebook.com/nehbaherefords

NORTH OF ENGLAND HEREFORD BREEDERS Durham

Mr. Harry Elliott CORNRIGGS HEREFORDS Low Cornriggs Farm, Cowshill, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 1AQ Tel: 01388 537600 Email: cornriggsfarm@btconnect.com www.cornriggsfarm.co.uk Mr. Stuart Hall STARLIGHT POLL & HORNED HEREFORDS Plough Farm, Haswell, County Durham, DH6 2AZ Tel: 0191 520 8158 Email: ploughfarm@icloud.com W & R Kemp & Sons AUCKVALE HEREFORDS Wigdon Walls Farm, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 0LN Tel: 01388 603395 Mobile: 07803 692545 Email: wigdonwalls@talktalk.net Web: www.auckvaleherefords.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ auckvaleherefords

Northumberland

R A Armstrong FOURSTONES HORNED HEREFORDS East Fourstones, Fourstones, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5DX, Tel: 01434 674242, Email: raarmstrong@onebillinternet. co.uk Davie and Kate Dickinson MALLOWBURN HEREFORDS Chattlehope House, Catcleugh Newcastle upon Tyne NE191TY Tel: 07881 379 809 Email: chattlehope@gmail.com Tom & Di Harrison MORALEE HERERFORDS The Old Potato House, Eltringham Farm, Mickley, Stocksfield, Northumberland NE43 7DF Tel: 01661 844 428 Mobile: 07962 076 854 Email: moraleeherefords@gmail.com www.facebook.com/moraleeherefords

North Yorkshire

David Hanson HANSON HEREFORDS Bay View Farm, North Street, Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UA Tel: 07852 334 503 www.hansonherefords.co.uk Stephen Tate BLACKWOOD HEREFORDS White Lodge Farm, Green Lane, Easingwold, York YO61 3ER Tel: 01347 823 190 Mobile: 07964 753079 Email: Stephen@thetates.me.uk www.blackwoodherefords.co.uk

Simon & Jane Foster CALTON POLL HEREFORDS Newfield Grange, Calton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 4 AB Tel: 01729 830175 Mob: 07763891772 Email: newfieldgrange2@gmail.com Jim & Hazel Morrison CASTLE PARK HEREFORDS Wood View, 4 Station Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5BZ Tel: 01439 771414 Mobile: 07881581072 Email: castleparkhereford@btinternet. co.uk Mark and Gemma Dobson WHITEHILL HEREFORDS Raikes Farm, Hartlington Burnsall, Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 6BX Tel: 01756 720210 Mobile: 0777 992 0202 Email: whitehillherefords@hotmail. co.uk www.whitehillherefords.co.uk

Cumbria

Mrs Carolyn Fletcher BARWISE HEREFORDS Barwise Hall, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6TD Tel: 01768 353430 Mobile: 07711415694 Email: info@barwisepedigreecattle. com Neil Cummings CARLETON HEREFORDS Hall Carleton Farm Saltcoats, Holmrook Cumbria, CA19 1YZ Tel 01229 717069 Mob 07581488378

Cheshire

Mr. John Parker BURTONDALE HEREFORDS Oakleigh Farm, Ledsham Lane, Ledsham, Ellesmere Port CH66 0NA Tel: 0151 339 2591 R & R I Shaw HALLWOOD POLL HEREFORDS Hallwood Farm, Badgers Rake Lane, Ledsham, South Wirral, Cheshire L66 8PF Tel: 01513 396 762 (Ian) Mobile: 07885 438 993 (Ian) Tel: 01513471732 (Robert) Mobile: 07774 469 896 (Robert) Email: robertshaw1102@gmail.com Mr. Sam Walton STOCKLEY HEREFORDS Weaver Dairyhouse Farm, Stocks Hill, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4EE Tel: 07840 638877 Email: farmersam_123@hotmail.com

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West Yorkshire

Mr E Warner & Mrs C Burnell BARWICK POLL HEREFORDS 12 Abbott Close, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3AZ Tel: 07977 317 506 / 0777 399 4625 Email: christine.burnell@googlemail. com Mr. Brian J Boulton STONER POLL HEREFORDS Stones Farm, Wainstalls, Halifax, HX2 7UJ Tel: 01422 240573 Mobile: 07768 996613 (Brian) Mobile: 07903 325341 (Lauren) Email: stoner1lauren@hotmail.com Keith & Carol Fozzard RINGBY HEREFORDS 3 Ringby, Collier Toppin, Queensbury Road, Halifax Mobile: 07952 939 341 Email: carolfozzard@yahoo.co.uk Nigel & Judith Patrick AVALON HEREFORDS 5a Greenway, Honley Holmfirth, HD9 6NQ Mobile: 07880 554 986 Email: judithpatrick23@gmail.com Mr. J. B Henry BLAKELAW POLL HEREFORDS 33 Deep Lane, Clifton, Brighouse, Halifax, West Yorkshire HD6 4HF Tel: 01484 716 544 Mobile: 07860 555 128 Mark & Lisa Ormondroyd TUNNELTOP POLL HEREFORDS Bridle Stile Farm, Bridle Stile Lane, Queensbury, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD13 1NW Tel: 01274 880 352 Mobile: 07718 955 618(Lisa) Mobile: 07885 913950 (Mark) Email: lisao25@hotmail.co.uk Miss Heather Whittaker COLEY POLL HEREFORDS Coley Walks Farm, Norwood Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 8RD Tel: Andrew Hughes 07861 899 646 Tel: 01422 202 690 Mobile: 07811 207 244 (Heather) Email: coleywalks@tiscali.co.uk www.coleypollherefords.co.uk Bernadette McDonnellSpencer CELTICSHIRE HEREFORDS Benedictus Deius, Back Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1PY Tel: 01924 896582, 07908 873732 Email: bmacboots@hotmail.com

Lancashire

A & P Massey HOLLYVALE POLL HEREFORDS Hollins Mount Farm, Bury, Lancashire BL9 8AS Tel: Phil Massey 07878 665309 Allen Massey 07917 324 471 Email: phil_massey@hotmail.co.uk Mrs Eleanor Mills JOWKIN POLL HEREFORDS Mooredge Farm, Jowkin Lane, Bamford, Rochdale, Lancashire OL11 5UU Tel: 01706 642 063

Mrs Jackie Cooper RIMINI POLL HEREFORDS Collinwood Farm, Ratten Lane, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire PR4 5TE Mobile: 07960 994 376 Email: jackie@jcrecycling.co.uk Mr. & Mrs B & B A Rimmer BARBERN POLL HEREFORDS Holmefields Farm, Off Long Lane, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire PR3 1DB Tel: 01524 792 748 Mobile 0771 425 4564 Email: barbara.rimmer@hotmail.co.uk www.barbernherefords.co.uk Mr. Gary Hall PINMOOR POLL HEREFORDS 100 Stopes Road, Radcliffe Manchester M26 3TW Tel: 07710 193 013 Email: gary_hall@ntlworld.com Josh Dowbiggin GHYLL BECK HEREFORD STUD Ghyll Hall Farm, Skipton Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6JH Tel: 07447 412123 Email: ghyllbeckherefords@hotmail. co.uk www.ghyllbeckherefordstud.co.uk Facebook: /GhyllBeckHerefords. twitter: @qualitygenetics G & MC Shepherd MOORSIDE POLLED HEREFORDS Moorside House Farm Woodplumpton Preston, Lancs. PR4 0TB 07778191964 office@gshepherd.co.uk www.facebook.com/ moorsideherefords

Greater Manchester

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 2015 NEHBA Points Competition Winners Bull of the Year Won by; Mark and Lisa Ormondroyd with Tunneltop 1 Maestro Reserve Bull of the Year Won by; Miss Heather Whittaker with Sky High 1 Korker Exhibitor Bred Bull of the Year Won by: Mark and Lisa Ormondroyd with Tunneltop 1 Maestro Reserve Exhibitor Bred Bull of the Year Won by; W Kemp & Sons with Auckvale Lottery 1362L Female of the Year Won by; A & P Massey with Hollyvale 1 Lydia Young Show Stars event at Malvern - First placed Promotional Stand for OBM Herefords

Will Livesey. Josh and Matthew are keen ambassadors of the breed and well worthy of the trip to the World Hereford Conference in Uruguay. I’m sure Matthew and Josh will both return with some interesting stories to tell us.

A big congratulations to our NEHBA submission; Simon and Claire Bainbridge of Bainbridge Farms, Morpeth, Northumberland, for their National Runner-up placing in the 2015 Commercial Suckler Herd of the Year Competition. We had three entries into the local competition and Mr Brian Boulton (NEHBA President of Stoner Herefords) and Mrs Carol Fozzard (NEHBA Chairperson of Ringby

Reserve Female of the Year Won by; Miss Heather Whittaker with Coley 1 Bonnie 322 Exhibitor Bred Female of the Year Won by; A & P Massey with Hollyvale 1 Lydia Reserve Exhibitor Bred Female of the Year Won by; Miss Heather Whittaker with Coley 1 Bonnie 322 Showring Newcomers 2015 Richard & Emma Jackson, Ulnes Walton, Lancashire Young Handlers Winners 2015 Senior Young Handler winner; Bryn Massey Junior Young Handler winner; Peter Jackson Well done to our young members for entering the young handler classes this year!

Herefords) both jointly judged the competition and provided our entry from Bainbridge Farms. We thank Brian and Carol for giving up their weekend time to judge the cattle and make their selection, obviously the master judge agreed with you both. Well done to the North of England!

Congratulations must also go to Miss Heather Whittaker for taking the Reserve Inter-breed Championship at the National Pedigree Calf Show held at the English Winter Fair, in conjunction with Cogent, Staffordshire, with Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M1.

A December born bull showing himself off at the Presentation Day at Barbern Herefords home to Bernard & Barbara Rimmer

Cows & calves gathering for Members to view - at Barbern Herefords

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To round off our year we had a lovely warm Sunday in September visiting Bernard and Barbara Rimmer at Scorton. The Barbern Herefords were very obliging in showing themselves off to the twenty people that attended. The day was part of our Presentation

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Thank you to the NEHBA members for your support and input throughout 2015 and we look forward to what 2016 has to offer to North of England and the Breed!

Inter-breed success at the Cheshire County Show!

Twenty month old Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th from B Birch & G Brindley, Sky High Herefords, Staffordshire, took the Breed & Reserve Interbreed Championships - against some serious competition at the Cheshire County Show. “Jennefer 15th” is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by 2014 Sire of the Year, Solpoll 1 Gilbert.

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"At Cappleside, Herefords are here to stay!"

- Says Chris Weston By Wendy Short Chris Weston’s family has farmed at Cappleside House since 1760 and milking cows was part of his routine when growing up. Having used the Hereford on the black and whites, the breed was the obvious choice when the family went out of milking and established a suckler herd. Mr Weston has never been tempted to look elsewhere, as the Hereford fulfills all his requirements.

Capple Herefords may not be familiar to pedigree enthusiasts, as running the farm business leaves little time for showing.

However, the cattle are no less highly regarded and breeding stock are selected with meticulous attention to detail. At present, the farm in Settle, North Yorkshire, supports two bulls and a 40-strong herd, plus followers. Cattle numbers currently total around 120 head.

Unfortunately, the dairy herd was culled as a contiguous case during the foot-andmouth crisis in 2001. This gave Mr Weston time to consider the future direction of the 210-acre grassland holding and he decided to convert to organic production.

Having initially replaced his dairy cows by the purchase of pedigree Hereford cattle from a horned herd in Cambridgeshire, he has since chosen to go down the poll route.

“I was already running a low input system and using very little fertiliser, so organic conversion was a relatively straightforward process,” he explains. “At the time I switched production methods, organic status virtually guaranteed a premium

over the market average, but nowadays the extra payment has dwindled to almost nothing.

“I think that poll cattle will continue to grow in popularity and they are certainly easier to manage. The dairy farmers who buy my bulls are busy people and dehorning makes extra work, which they could well do without. I have to please my customers, if I want to attract repeat business.”

His ideal Hereford is the medium-sized, well-balanced type, capable of carrying the necessary fleshing without being excessive, in terms of size and frame.

“When I am selecting breeding replacements, I rule out any animal that is too large,” he says. “Large-framed cattle are not suitable for this type of farm, because some of the land is heavy. My

other priorities are plenty of length and overall good conformation.”

When it comes to choosing a herd sire, Mr Weston particularly admires the stamp of cattle produced by former Breed Society President, Bernard Rimmer. The main stock bull at Cappleside House is Barbern 1 Enoch, from Mr Rimmer’s noted Barbern herd based in Lancashire.

One of his most recent bull purchases also hails from Lancashire. He is Moorside 1 Super Sonic, a bull which was bought privately from vet, Graham Shepherd of G Shepherd Animal Health near Preston.

“Super Sonic” is by Remitall Super Duty 42S and out of the same dam as the Cogent bull, Moorside 1 Joseph.

Four young bulls by “Enoch” have been selected for breeding and these will be offered for sale.

“As the farm is organic, the bulls are not pushed on growth rates,” says Mr Weston.

“The beef industry has been focused on this trait and it is a good selling point. But in our low-cost, extensive system, achieving rapid growth is expensive and perhaps not always economical. My Herefords will reach good weights and although it will probably take longer, they will make the best use of the cheapest feed - which is grass.”

Breeder Chris Weston with his Herefords

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A shortage of cattle on the farm at one point persuaded him to buy in a small number of dairy-crosses; these are mainly sired by a Hereford or Angus and were then put back to the Hereford to produce cross-bred finished cattle. Great care is taken over the selection of Hereford heifer replacements and about 10% of the annual crop is sold to other breeders.

Management The former dairy farm has kennel-style accommodation and rubber mats, with cows and calves adapting well to the system. It offers considerable savings over straw, although February calvers are moved to straw-bedded sheds. The strongest 5075% of calves are weaned at housing, but later-born calves stay with their dams until January.

Cappleside House home to Chris Weston

“Cattle breeding is not at all a precise science,” he comments. “One of my more mediocre-looking cows has produced 12 excellent calves and she is still going strong. I don’t select sires on the basis of their EBV figures, as I would rather have bulls that please the eye and come from tried and tested families.”

Producer members of the Scheme are subject to an annual audit and required to meet set criteria, in relation to animal welfare, sustainability and efficiency.

Additional payments are offered for achieving gold or silver status, although a premium over standard prices is paid to all suppliers.

Finishing

The switch from milk producer to beef producer has been a steep learning curve for Chris Weston and he has had to learn new skills. Understanding the level of finish required to meet buyer specifications has been one of the most demanding aspects.

Achieving the correct finish on heifers without laying down too much fat can be a challenge and he admits that he has been caught out, on occasion.

The steers and heifers are run as one group and steers will usually take about 30 months to finishing, with heifers ready for market at 24 months. As the season draws to a close, some feed may be offered, but it is mainly limited to the cross-breds. The main selling period for finished cattle starts in July and finishes at Christmas.

While the organic premium is proving elusive, the Herefords at Cappleside nonetheless find a ready market. The breed’s meat flavour and marbling and its pastoral characteristics have attracted the attention of the large retailers and Mr Weston enjoys a premium over market averages, due to his membership of the Dunbia Hereford Beef Scheme. Launched in February 2013, the scheme operates in partnership with the Co-operative, to supply meat for the retailer’s premium-tier beef range.

Herd performance is monitored using the Breedplan recording system, with birthweights, as well as 200, 400 and 600day weights officially noted. In fact, growing cattle are weighed every 100 days, as it is perceived that routine weighing is a useful breeding tool which also serves as a health check.

“Turn-out was early May, in 2015, which is late for Cappleside but it is not the sort of farm which can withstand an extended grazing season,” says Mr Weston. “I have experimented with calving cows outside in April, but the grass has not really started to grow at that time of year and it led to poaching. I usually try to make plenty of silage, so that I can keep the cattle inside for longer, if necessary.”

Calving The bulls run with the females from late July, with the aim of calving the majority in May and June. Bulls usually remain with the group until housing in early to mid-November. The heifers are managed separately, to calve indoors during February and March.

“Calving heifers inside gives me easy access, if they run into any difficulties, but intervention is rarely necessary,” he says.

“Bringing the calving date forward gives the heifers an extra couple of months to get back in calf for the second time.

“Calving difficulties are a rarity. Like anyone else, I get an occasional calf with a foot back, but I try to breed relatively small calves and there have only been two caesareans over the past 12 or 13 years.

In general, my cows will produce 5-6 cows over a lifetime, but some individuals have far exceeded this average. Herefords make excellent mothers and have plenty of milk, which is another reason why I am loyal to the breed.”

“I feel that my involvement with Dunbia and the Co-op is my main contribution to the Hereford breed. This farm has been one of the main focal points for its launch and I have been a steering committee member of the group, since its establishment.”

The farm’s proximity to the Dunbia centre at Sawley means that cattle can be taken in batches of two or three at a time, which allows flexibility and minimises stress.

Carcase weights range from 260-360kgs, with heifers at the lower end of the scale.

Most of the animals fall in to the grades 0+, R and 3-4L.

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but also because they are such excellent converters of grass to quality beef, as well as being very easy to look after. All in all, that makes for a winning combination.”

Unusual Diversification Mr Weston has developed a rather unusual but highly successful diversification enterprise, which makes good use of a 12acre field on the farm. In the Year 2000, he established a woodland burial site, which offers private burial plots as an alternative to the local cemetery or church yard. The business trades as Brocklands Woodland Burial and supplies biodegradeable coffins, on request.

“The concept of natural burial is one which has gained favour in recent years and it appeals to many people for a variety of different reasons,” he says. “We offer a very peaceful, natural setting. Our plots do not have grave stones; instead the family will plant a tree or some wild flowers.

Health While the cattle are not registered with any formal health scheme, the farm’s organic certification means that veterinary treatments are kept to a minimum. Mr Weston protects his herd health status by limiting the number of stock he brings in and he will normally buy only bulls. All potential new breeding animals are tested for BVD, Leptospirosis and Johne’s disease, before coming on to the farm.

“The organic certification body will issue a derogation to allow me to treat the cattle for liver fluke, because this is a high rainfall area and some of the fields are quite boggy,” says Mr Weston.

“We carried on using the Hereford when it went out of fashion, in favour of Continentals. Now, the tide has turned and producers are again looking to native breeds; not just for premium beef schemes,

“Herefords are very hardy and I’m sure that the heifers could live happily outside all winter, but that is not a viable option. They would need to be fed and that would only increase poaching and make a mess of the land.”

It seems that market volatility is here to stay, but the Hereford is a constant at Cappleside House.

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“To date, we have 320 people buried here. There is no set pattern to enquiries, but we probably average two burials a month. Oddly enough, there are few legal requirements for burying people, it is simply a matter of applying for a change of use for agricultural land. But when it comes to burying their pets, it is classed as waste disposal and requires a licence, which is very expensive,” says Mr Chris Weston.

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SHOWS - 2015

Beef Expo 2015 The National Beef Association’s Beef Expo 2015 was held at the York Auction Centre, North Yorkshire. This event brings together the very best in British commercial and pedigree cattle, equipment, knowledge-sharing, and show classes for everyone involved in the industry. NBA Beef Expo is held at a different venue in the UK each year. Regularly attracting international visitors and exhibitors from around UK, it’s regarded the number one showcase for the British beef industry.

The Hereford Breed Stand was once again supplied with top quality cattle sourced by the North of England Hereford Breeders’ Association. Loyal Breed supporters John & Tom Kemp, Auckvale Herefords kindly supplied two pens of cattle. One pen contained two junior stock bulls, Auckvale Lotto 1380L and Auckvale Lottery 1362L, both animals demonstrated high performance figures and low production costs. “Lottery”, sired by Auckvale Gladiator 916G - sire of the Best Hereford Carcase at the 2014 Dovecote Park Carcase Competition - also demonstrated excellent growth, weighing 740 kg at 15 months of age. In their second pen, there was a cross-bred suckler cow with her calf at foot, sired by Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1131H, to highlight the Breed’s ability to perform as a terminal sire, through ease of calving, short gestation length and hybrid vigour.

Local breeder Mrs Jane Foster, accompanied with her daughter Georgiana,

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Breed Stand Judge and TV personality Adam Henson with, from left to right, Tom & John Kemp and Mrs Jane Foster

Suckler Cow with Hereford Sired Calf at Foot

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SHOWS - 2015

Two Hereford X Dairy in-calf heifers supplied by Mrs Jane Foster Calton Herefords Adam Henson presents the Runner-up Prize Card for the Best Breed Stand at Beef Expo 2015 to David Deakin & Breed Secretary David Prothero from The Hereford Cattle Society

Calton Herefords, supplied two Hereford x Dairy bred heifers. The 2 year old heifers, in-calf to a Hereford sire, highlighted the Hereford as the ideal suckler cow; fertile, hardy and docile. The heifers were also a good example of low feed costs, having been out-wintered on a maintenance ration of haylage alone for the entire winter period.

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All the cattle on display were complemented with Society literature to support the Breed’s ability to function in the pedigree and commercial beef sectors.

The Hereford Breed Stand was judged, alongside all the other beef breeds by three NBA officials - including TV personality Adam Henson, and was awarded Reserve Best Breed Stand. This latest achievement for the Hereford Cattle Society in 2015 can be added to the Best Breed Stand Awards previously won in 2012 & 2013.

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Two Junior Hereford Sires supplied by Auckvale Herefords

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

Hereford Cattle Breeders' Association

By Alison Allman, Hon Secretary

For our Association this year we have suffered from sadness and then happiness but we have held together and got on with organising meetings and events.

attended with regular intense discussions on topics brought up by our Council representatives following their report on the preceeding Council Meeting.

On January 27 2015 the HCBA AGM was held at the Fountain Inn, Tenbury Wells. A new Chairman and Secretary were elected as Melissa Roberts and Hannah Braithwaite stood down after two years. Andrew Hobson ‘Eldersfield’ took on the Chairman’s role with Dave Makin ‘Adzor’ elected as Vice-Chairman. Alison Allman ‘Greenyards’ took on the role of Hon. Secretary whilst Daniel Seaborne ‘Holme Lacy’ remained as Treasurer and Richard Bradsock ‘Free Town’ as HCBA President.

Events and shows in this year started with a large group of Belgian students from the Thomas More University visiting the Greenyards Herd in March.

Andrew thanked Melissa and Hannah and retiring HCBA Council Members Hazel Timmis and Anthony Spooner for their hard work over the past few years. He welcomed our new Council Members Phil Allman ‘Greenyards’ and Mark Roberts ‘Bromley’ and the new Breed President Gerald Blandford ‘Bosa’ to the meeting.

A few months later, tragically, Andrew died whilst on holiday in April and our thoughts went to his wife, Lorraine and daughters Eleanor and Holly.

Our Annual cattle sale at Shrewsbury Market in May went ahead with more buyers than cattle! In July Tony Bradstock and Matt Gray organised the Hereford cattle show at Bromyard Gala. Guto Jones ‘Dendor’ judged a smaller entry than usual of twenty cattle and the results were : Female and Overall Champion: Greenyards 1 Beata K239 Reserve Female and Reserve Overall Champion: Free Town Peace 17th Male Champion: Bromley 1 Voyager 11 Reserve Male Champion: Free Town Laureate Also in July Richard Bradstock kindly manned an Association stand at the Historical Hereford Day event organised by the Friends of the Castle Green, Hereford.

It was decided at one of our meetings that the HCBA would not hold their own herd competition in 2015. We may be as big an area as the other regional associations but we have a lot of members who take part and it’s a lot for a single judge to undertake in a short time frame. As it was the National Commercial Hereford Suckler Herd Competition in 2015, it was decided to concentrate effort in this competition. Disappointingly for our area there were only two entries, which were judged by Matt Gray and Tony Bradstock.

Henry & Esther Rudge from Ballingham, Hereford were nominated to go forward and to our great delight, and of course theirs, they were announced Overall Winners at the Annual Dinner by Master Judge Stan Ayrton, Dunbia.

Andrew Hobson with Elderfield 1 Northern Lights, a bull exported to France and on display at SIA, Paris

For our Association we lost a Chairman who had visions of moving our Association forward in getting as many members involved in the HCBA, whether in meetings or events, to help them gain a greater understanding of our Breed. Association meetings were held though out the year and in August Phil Allman was voted in as an interim Chairman until the next AGM. These meetings are well

Belgian students from the Thomas More University visiting Greenyards Herefords

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Sadly for our area another member died suddenly in September.

Amanda Arrowsmith, whose father Fred has the ‘Oaklea’ herd, was a great supporter of the HCBA. Amanda was often seen helping her father prepare and show their Herefords at the local shows.

Our thoughts are with Fred, Amanda’s children and granddaughter.

The end of the year saw our ever popular Christmas calf show going ahead as usual at Shrewsbury Livestock Mart but this year

The HCBA had a stand at the Historical Hereford Day, manned by Richard Bradstock, Free Town Herefords

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 we also hosted the National Hereford Calf Show. Without the support of our members both as exhibitors and volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to hold the largest show of Herefords anywhere in Europe – with nearly 150 animals entered.

The end of the year has brought joy with Dan and Melissa Roberts having a little boy, Chester to be followed a few weeks later by Tony and Hannah Bradstock having a girl, Jinnie. Also looking forward to the arrival of Mary and Edwin Everall’s grandchild whose daughter, Caroline is expecting in January. The new Hereford breeders of the future….

Congratulation to our members who have done well at the sales and shows in 2015.

A big thank you to those members who have supported the HCBA at meetings, events, shows, volunteering as stewards, the cake bakers and the general dog’s body!

The National Christmas Calf Show seems to go from strength to strength

SHOWS - 2015

Young Show Stars of the Future Event at Malvern The Young Show Stars event had previously been held inconjunction with NBA BeefExpo but 2015 it was decided to hold the show as a stand-alone event at the Three Counties Showground. This was principally due to the venue’s suitability and local support of chief organiser Neil Lloyd and show commentator Clive Davies.

Two Hereford teams took part, one from Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders Association (Team MEAHBA) and the other the North of England Hereford Breeders Association (Team OMB Herefords), both sponsored by the Hereford Cattle Society. Area Association Honorary Secretaries and Council Members from the M&EAHBA & NEHBA were present supporting their respective teams.

The Hereford teams finished in a respectable mid-table position with the M&EAHBA team comprising of Catherine Baines, Ryan Coates & William Livesey finishing 8th and NEHBA team comprising of Olivia Massey, Bryn Massey & Matthew Rollason in 11th place. For the second consecutive year the NEHBA team

Representing the NEHBA were OMB Herefords, from L to R, Olivia Massey, Matthew Rollason & Bryn Massey

won the category Best Breed Stand. As part of the competition a member from each team was interviewed by Clive about their respective breeds with William Livesey and Matthew Rollason chosen to represent their competing teams. However, in 2016 they will be on the same side when they team up with another young member Joshua Dowbiggin to represent the UK Hereford Cattle Society, via the “Denis Jones Memorial Overseas Travel Bursary”, at the World Hereford Conference in Uruguay.

Altogether there were 20 highly motivated teams of three competitors in the beef section with more teams also competing in the sheep and pig sectors. There was a good crowd of people in attendance throughout the day, consisting mainly of friends and family supporting the young competitors. There were also a number of key industry personnel in attendance from the National Beef Association, EBLEX, etc

Team MEAHBA in action, from L to R, William Livesey, Ryan Coates & Catherine Baines

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The inaugural event appeared to be a success and the NBA will be hoping to continue with a stand-alone event at Malvern each year, where the young show stars will be the main attraction.

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If you are considering establishing a pedigree Hereford herd, then have a word with Heath House Farm Manager, Mark Chandler. Within four short years, the herd has taken the show ring by storm and amassed a sideboard of silverware for Mark and herd owners, Rupert and Liz Lywood; success that was achieved over three seasons with a team of just two animals and the majority was earned at the breed’s annual premier event, the National Horned Show of Hereford Cattle, held at Tenbury Wells.

Furthermore, Heath House is already helping breed newcomers having sold females to a start-up herd, and it doesn’t stop there. Plans are to continue to grow the 11 strong herd of elite breeding females and eventually establish a commercial herd of Black Baldies.

For those who would like to know more, Mark offers three basic pieces of advice: “Make a head start by investing in incalf breeding females, either cows or heifers, buy quality stock, approach an established breeder – one who has a herd with a number of established performance recorded cow families and don’t be afraid to show your cattle, the showring is your shop window, its great fun, and generates fantastic camaraderie.”

Mark was appointed to Heath House in 2010, shortly after the Lywoods purchased the property now extending to 73 acres,

based at Hopton Heath, Craven Arms. The couple were keen to establish a livestock enterprise, and for Mark, a pedigree Hereford herd was a natural choice having literally been brought up with the breed.

His father was stockman for over 40 years to The Haven, Dilwyn, reputed to be the oldest family run Hereford herd in the world, established by the Lewis family in 1822.

“The Haven was among the obvious herds I considered whilst investing in foundation stock. Eventually I secured five cows and two heifers, all in calf from three of The Haven’s most prominent cow families – Curly, Dowager and Thrush.”

“I went for efficient looking females, ones with a good solid barrel for feed conversion, and all round soundness – solid on all four legs, good feet and udder suspension, together with appropriate teat length and placements; they also had to have the potential to calve easily and for fleshing ability.”

Not only did he purchase the females, but the calves they carried were by a mix of genetics including the Australian Mawarra Vice Admiral and Yarram Pompeii. “Vice Admiral” sired Heath House Curly 3rd, winner of the 2015 National Horned Show’s Senior Female and Grand Female Championships, whilst “Pompeii” sired Haven Curly 122, dam of Heath House Lou Lou, the Intermediate Female Champion by “Vice Admiral”, lending her to be three quarters Australian bred.

A portion of the Heath House breeding females

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Heath House farm manager, Mark Chandler

“Vice Admiral” and “Pompeii” set the standard. They’ve left females which not only match my selection criteria, but they’re also very modern – they have height and length and they’re not too heavy boned.

Furthermore, they are proving to achieve performance targets - target body weight at 14 months to calve down at two years at 450kgs and eventually go on to reach 850kgs mature body weight off a forage based diet. Cows and calves are turned out to spring grass two to three weeks after calving depending on calf strength, weather and ground conditions, and we introduce creep based on rolled oats and a beef nut from three months to help maximise growth whilst at its most efficient. We check out growth by putting the calves over the scales at seven to eight months (weaning), and thereafter 400 days and 600 days. Both cows and calves winter on haylage.

Haven Herefords

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Haven Kingpin

Sire: GH Adams 144S Bulge 138W th Dam: Haven Splendour 25 Semen sold to Irish Hereford Society’s Breed Improvement Scheme.

Photo at 20 months, 910kg

Haven Hotspur

UK Semen Available

Sire : Mawarra Vice Admiral Dam: Haven Curly 72nd

Senior Male Champion National Horned Show Tenbury 2015

Owned jointly with P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent

Haven Kermit Sire: Haven Cavalier th Dam: Haven Thrush 64

Supreme Hereford Champion National Horned Show Tenbury 2014

He is in the top 1% of the breed Self-­‐ Replacing and Terminal Sire indices.

OTHER SIRES INCLUDE:

!Horned: Haven Cavalier (Semen for sale), Haven Lamborghini, Mawarra After Shock, Knockmountagh Marshall. !Polled: Romany 1 Lawbreaker, Days Calibre G74.

Thank you to all our customers this year. Visitors always welcome.

E.L.Lewis & Son Edward, Carol and Ben Lewis. The Haven, Dilwyn, Hereford, HR4 8JB Tel: 01544 318255 Mob: 07974744660 Email: edward@havenherefords.co.uk Web: www.havenherefords.co.uk

Following on, Mark is focused on developing a nucleus herd of up to 15 breeding females. Sire selection extends to genetics from Australia, Canada and Denmark – we keep our eyes and ears open as well as our minds. This year we have calves on the ground, including four heifers we’ll be keeping, by our homebred Heath House Jupiter, a “Vice Admiral” son with accompanying EBVs within the breed’s top 1% for 200 day, 400 day and 600 day weight. We’ve also acquired Haven Lionheart, a young bull by Haven Cavalier, another National Horned Show Champion going back to the Australian bred Churchill Storm.

All female progeny are culled hard, and the same applies to young bulls, in fact we’ve yet to offer a homebred bull for sale - that’s yet to come. If any of the progeny don’t meet with my selection criteria, then they’re slaughtered at Dunbia for their Branded Hereford Beef Scheme supplying the Cooperative and Sainsbury’s, as well as local butchers and London restaurants.

The unit has gained Farm Assurance accreditation and Herd Health Status is also a priority. Heath House has joined a CHeCS programme, in order to achieve highest health status possible and provide buyer assurance. The herd has been tested negative for BVD, IBV, Lepto and Johne’s in the first year qualifying tests for accreditation.

Heath House Jupiter, Senior Champion at the National Hereford Show, Tenbury Wells 2014

The herd’s table of silverware collected at the National Hereford Show 2015

Heath House Curly 3rd with her seven month old calf, Heath House Curly 5th by Haven Wizard

Mark’s next step toward progressing the herd is introducing Breedplan. “I’m aware that I initially invested in very high genetic merit animals, they were all within the breed’s top 5% in terms of performance recording. So introducing Breedplan is going to help me select more carefully among those genetics in particular to keep the herd right at the forefront. Selecting for maternal traits will be the way forward, along with growth without compromising low birthweight. The Hereford is noted for its ease of calving and so far I haven’t had to assist a single animal; I’ve literally stood at the barrier and watched each one.”

Mark steps back and adds: “We’ve had huge success in a relatively very short period of time while I’m still at a point of finding my feet. Breeding our own successful showring animals and being on the end of the halter has brought a huge thrill of satisfaction, and whilst it’s quite a surreal feeling, this herd is for real; it’s been a huge privilege to establish this herd for Mr and Mrs Lywood, and now having the opportunity to take it to the next level by continuing to step up its genetic potential and also have the challenge of putting it to commercial practice in a Black Baldie suckler herd.”

Pictured from left, Haven Curly 122 with seven month old Heath House Dowager 2 and Heath House Curly 6 both by Heath House Jupiter and right Haven Dowager 163

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Est 1976 REAL QUALITY has value, holds value, adds value and will always be in demand.

Members of the biobest herdcare cattle health scheme.

Irish Imported Sire: Knockmountagh Marshal Imported Sire: Knockmountagh Marshal Carmel Sire: KIrish nockmountagh Tarzan Dam: Knockmountagh

Sire: Knockmountagh Tarzan

Dam: Knockmountagh Carmel

AI Sire: Mawarra Aftershock AI Sire: Mawarra Aftershock Sire: Bowmont Storm C093 Dam: Mawarra Minerva 774 Sire: Bowmont Storm C093

“He has Dam: tremendous length, tMinerva opline and h774 indquarter. He Mawarra is Minerva 774’s first calf, she is an outstanding Mawarra “He has tremendous hindquarter.

Sentimental daughter length, with a ptopline erfect and udder.

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Her gene pool includes Mawarras two most successful

EU Semen rights jointly familyowned lines.” with E.L Lewis and Son. First bjointly ull calves available n 2016.

EU Semen rights owned with E.LiLewis and Son.

First bull calves available in 2016.

Young Bulls and Heifers Available Sired By

Young M Bulls andAftershock Heifers Available Sired By Marshal Haven Governor, awarra and Knockmountagh Haven Governor, Mawarra Aftershock and Knockmountagh Marshal Thank you to our many pedigree and commercial customers for purchasing bulls and females. We wish you all the very best of luck with your cattle breeding.

Thank you to our many pedigree and commercial customers for purchasing bulls and females. We wish you all the very best of luck with your cattle breeding.

MESSRS SPOONER MESSRS Well Farm Upper Hulme Nr SPOONER Leek Staffordshire ST13 8UD Well Farm Upper Hulme Nr Leek Staffordshire ST13 8UD Tel: 01538 300331 Tel: 01538 300331 Mobile: 7968 6622950 22950 ((Anthony) Anthony) 07891 07891 969268 969268 (Adam) Mobile:007968 (Adam) E-mail:ttwinkle239@hotmail.co.uk E-­‐mail: winkle239@hotmail.co.uk Young stock always for sale Young stock always for sale Visitors Visitors always always welcome welcome

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Boomer Birch & Graham Brindley fulfilling their Hereford Dream!

We visit Staffordshire to meet with Boomer Birch and Graham Brindley to find out how an essential combination of phenotypic and genetic selection criteria are helping them to progress their fledging Sky High herd of Herefords.

Pedigree cattle breeders have a massive responsibility to the commercial sector, says Boomer Birch. “We have a duty to breed animals that are fit for purpose which will enable both suckler men and finishers to be efficient.

“In fact it’s efficiency that is driving the UK beef industry and I believe the only way that real progress can be achieved is for all cattle breeders to embrace data – Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) which provide an indication of the level of performance that animal will pass on to his or her progeny for growth, muscling and ease of calving.

“Phenotypic selection, choosing an animal on its looks may be way up there; it may be the best animal in the showring, however it’s not the be all and end all. That animal may not be functional, it may not be up to what the market requires which reinforces the fact, we all need to have clearly defined goals, stick by them and use Breedplan data as a tool to help get there.”

Boomer along with Shropshire cattle breeding enthusiast, Graham Brindley agreed to establish an exemplary Hereford herd when they registered Sky High in 2010. “Whilst we started from scratch; we have a clear vision of where we want to be. We want to breed cattle suited to the commercial market, initially we are buying in females to establish an elite herd to breed high quality bulls for commercial producers, both beef and dairy, that are specific to their market requirements along with females and embryos for fellow breeding enthusiasts in the UK and overseas. Using performance data has been at the forefront whilst selecting for efficient cattle.”

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34 Female of the Year 2012

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The prize winning Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th Female of the Year 2015

Boomer is well equipped. He is Cogent’s beef sire analyst, a job he secured in 2009, shortly after graduating with a degree in agriculture from Harper Adams University (HAU), which sees him travelling globally researching new genetics for the company’s portfolio. However after a week on the road or in the air, he is guaranteed to return to the family farm at Weston, near Stafford to where his real interest lies – dedicated to farming and breeding his own Hereford cattle. “It’s something I really enjoy combining the “scientific, the practical and the social.”

Whilst working with over 15 beef breeds during the week, why choose Hereford?

“Immediately after Harper, I joined a massive crew of guys in Canada for over a month preparing for the Remitall dispersal Sale. Remitall was among the world’s largest Hereford herds with 1,000 head and I simply fell in love with the breed – docility, fantastic consistency of conformation, and very functional and fit for purpose. Whilst in Canada, I was also exposed to the Hereford’s fantastic commercial viability; combining all those breed aspects and I was sold.” Boomer invested all his Remitall earnings at the auction in a handful of embryos and the rest is history.

He returned to the UK, and invited Graham Brindley to join him in a Hereford herd partnership arrangement. “I’d worked on Graham’s then 200 dairy cow unit on my 12 month placement from HAU. He was a great mentor and I went on to win the HAU Student Placement of the Year Award.

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I wanted to enjoy the Hereford journey with someone and who better than Graham.”

October 2011 saw the partners watching Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34 secure the Breed Champion at AgriExpo; not only did she have the looks, she was within the breed’s top 5% for growth, muscle and retail meat yield. The partners decided to dip their toe in the water and negotiated a deal for their foundation female. Within weeks they had turned her out to the Hereford National Calf Show where she was placed in her class; in the following 12 months she amassed numerous red tickets, her rolling success culminating in the Poll and Hereford Female of the Year titles. “We were over the moon, a fantastic start.”

Ishbel was flushed and one of her two bulls was Sky High 1 Korker by Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide who happens to go back to Remitall lines; he won his class as a six month old at the Hereford National Calf Show and within 48 hours sold for a five figure sum to the Coley herd. “We were very proud of our first homebred calf, we’ve since watched him take his first Breed Championship at 11 months, several more followed in 2014, while this year he secured the Royal Highland Championship - a massive feat of achievement.

“Korker is a very modern type of Hereford, one that can compete with the Continentals, and he’s accompanied by a super set of performance figures – he’s within the breed’s top 1% for growth and carcase traits. For us, Korker set the bar.

Naturally, we would like to breed another Korker and one day we will. However, it’s not all been sunshine and rainbows and we’ve had our own fair share of very bad luck which every breeder can encounter.”

The herd also includes more elite females from Romany, Lowesmoor and Dendor, and the imported Danish heifer, Aland Irma. The partners’ ‘princess’ of the herd is undoubtedly Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th who was crowned the 2015 National Poll Show Champion after an unforgettable show season securing silverware at the Royal Three Counties, Staffordshire, Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh Shows. “She has achieved so much interbreed success this year having been rated over Continental breeds, which was one of my original aims for the Hereford.

“Jennefer has everything we wanted and so

Sky High 1 Korker

much more. She is an attractive, modern looking female, combining well with her performance data – she is within the breed’s top 10%. She is clean, powerful, has a great top, and is very balanced through the shoulder and brisket. We already have a queue of breeders seeking embryos.”

Romany 1 Lucy RE L21

He adds: “Whilst our selection decisions are largely based on science, admittedly, the showring success has been a huge help in developing the business. It’s our shop window and we have been very lucky to have achieved success in a very short period. And it’s that success which has given Graham and I the encouragement to drive the herd to the next level. By 2020, we’d like a medium sized herd of elite females servicing both the commercial and pedigree markets with our genetics.”

Team Sky High Herefords

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Humber Cherryflower with her calf Humber Charles by Haven Force Ten – bred by Richard Thomas

Our best wishes to David Smyth & Mark Moore with their Risbury Heifers

Robert, Diane & Richard Thomas Risbury Court, Leominster, Hereford HR6 ONG Tel: 01568 760 443 email: rgmdthomas@btinternet.com

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2015 - SHOW AND SALES

Scottish Success at the Autumn Show & Sale Show Bulls A selective trade on bulls saw the Reserve Junior Champion, 17 month old Harveybros 1 Lachie (800 kgs) top the bidding at 4,850gns. Bred & exhibited by Harvey Brothers, Balfron, Glasgow and shown by daughter Sophie, “Lachie”, sired by the Danish bull, Venture Night Time 7055, is set to join the Cato Herd of Herefords owned by Jonathan & Rosemary Moorhouse, Taunton, Somerset.

The Grand & Senior Male Champion, 21 month old Normanton 1 Lionel (1,035 kgs) sold for 4,000gns. “Lionel” the National Hereford Bull of the Year 2015, sired by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy, was bred & exhibited by T.D. & W.T. Livesey, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire, and purchased by commercial suckler producers J.H. Jones & Co., Bow Street, Ceredigion.

Harveybros 1 Lachie from George Harvey sold for the top male price of £5,100

Grand Male Champion Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey sold for £4,200

The youngest bull to be sold was the Junior & Reserve Grand Male Champion, 13 month old Romany 1 Menace D1 M43 (615 kgs) sired by the Danish bull, SMH Castro 0001, and selling for 3,000gns. “Menace” bred & exhibited by J.R.B. Wilson & Sons, Kelso, Roxburghshire was purchased by Barry Cambridge, Buryhill Herefords, Winterbourne Down, Bristol.

Kenny Linton presents the Junior Male Championship trophy to Robert Wilson with Romany 1 Menace D1 M43

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Auckvale Lottery 1362L form W & R Kemp & Sons sold for £4,500

Messrs. W. & R. Kemp & Sons, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham took the second highest price of the day with their 20 month old Auckvale Lottery 1362L (955 kgs) sired by Auckvale Gladiator selling for 4,300gns. “Lottery” described as a bull with fantastic growth, power and muscularity was purchased by commercial producers, J.C. Gay & Sons, West Harptree, Bristol.

A stable mate for “Lottery”, the 19 month old Auckvale Lotto 1380L (835 kgs), sired by Auckvale Advance sold for 3,200gns. to S.W. Quan & Co., Border Herefords, Wormbridge, Herefordshire.

Other leading prices included: Fisher 1 Logan (825 kgs) at 21 months, sired by the Danish Bull, Bondes I Hubert, bred & exhibited by W.J. Hutchings & Sons, Chichester, W. Sussex. “Logan” selling for 4,000gns. to commercial producers, S.A. Spicer & Son, Dorchester, Dorset.

Panmure 1 Lorenzo (810 kgs) at 17 months, sired by Panmure 1 Jimbo, bred & exhibited by J.M. Cant & Partners, Abroath, Angus.

“Lorenzo” selling for 3,600gns. to commercial producers, T. Millar & Son, Castle Douglas, Dumfriesshire.

RTC 1 Lombardi (1,015 kgs) at 21 months, sired by Frys Cross 1 Oberon, bred & exhibited by R. Coates, Newton Harcourt, Leicestershire. “Lombardi” selling for 3,000gns. to H. Bellm, Priory Park Herefords, Binfield, Berkshire.

Frys Cross 1 Guardian (870 kgs.) at 20 months, sired by the Danish bull, Slyk’s 1 Elevation, bred & exhibited by R. Edwards & E. Smith, Dunsfold, Surrey. “Guardian” selling for 3,000gns. to A. Williams, Leicester.

Grand Male Presentation, from L to R, Sponsors Lindsay & Stan Ayrton, Dunbia, Breeder Will Livesey, Stockman Darragh McManus with Normanton 1 Lionel, Kenny Linton, Dunbia and President Gerald Blandford.

Show Heifers A firm trade for the Show Heifers saw 17 of the 19 offered selling for a total of £37,905.00 to Average £2,230.00.

It was the Grand Champion Heifer, 13 month old Romany 1 Lucy H12 M34, sired by Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12, bred & exhibited

by J.R.B. Wilson & Sons, Kelso, Roxburghshire that topped the Sale at 3,700 gns. “Lucy”, purchased by regular bull buyer at the Society’s Sales, commercial producer, Mark Spendlove of Kettering, Northamptonshire. This heifer is to form part of the nucleus of a registered herd being founded by Mr. Spendlove. A half-sister to this heifer, 13 month old Romany 1 Dawn H12 M55, and standing second in her Class, sold for 2,900gns. to P.R. & R.J. Lewis, Cerrig Herefords, Corwen, Denbighshire.

Other leading prices included:Frenchstone P. 1 Dearest 5th a 26 month old incalf heifer sired by Dorepoll 1 499 High Society, bred & exhibited by L.R. & A.M. Ayre, South Molton, Devon selling for 3,000gns. to Speirs Farms Ltd., Pepperstock Herefords, Luton, Bedfordshire.

Pebworth 1 Ladybird a 20 month old maiden heifer, sired by Bosa 1 Figurehead, bred & exhibited by Mr. N. & Mrs. L. Holdsworth, Stratford-upon-Avon selling for 2,900gns. to newcomers to the breed, V.S. Powell, Pandy, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.

Two first calf heifers bred & exhibited by J.W. & R. Johnson, Burton Joyce, Nottingham realised 2,200gns. and 2,100gns. respectively.

16 Bulls sold for £48,668 to Average £3,042

Fisher 1 Logan from WJ Hutchings & Sons sold for £4,200

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Top price female Romany 1 Lucy H12 M34 sold for £3,900

2015 - SHOW AND SALES The first 30 month old Real 1 Pansy K4 sired by Solpoll 1 Dynamite, along with her 6 month old bull calf, sold to Mrs. J.A. Pudge, Black Hall Herefords, Kings Pyon, Herefordshire and the second 27 month old Real 1 Amulet L2, sired by Kinglee 1 Hotspur with a September born bull calf at foot, sold to F.C. Jones & Co., Upper House Herefords, Kington, Herefordshire.

Lowesmoor 1 Veronica 1001, an 18 month old maiden heifer by Eldersfield 1 Carter J773, bred & exhibited by M.J. Clark, Tetbury, Gloucestershire sold for 2,100gns. to G.E. & S.E. Jackson, Marshland Herefords, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Normanton 1 Amanita 5th L185 a 25 month old incalf heifer, sired

by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy, bred & exhibited by T.D. & W.T. Livesey, Normanton le heath, Leicestershire sold for 2,000gns. to P.R. & R.J. Lewis, Cerrig Herefords, Corwen, Denbighshire.

Dendor 1 Anna Mary 24th a 17 month old maiden heifer, sired by the Danish bull, SMH Euro 30E, bred & exhibited by D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones, Newtown, Powys was also purchased by P.R. & R.J. Lewis for 2,000gns.

Arbroath, Angus, selling for 2,400gns. to Grove Farms, Abingdon, Oxon.

Bosa 1 Laurel 972 a 29 month old incalf heifer sired by Eldersfield 1 Cohen G630, exhibited by Fir Farm Ltd., Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sold for 2,300gns. to Mr. U. Shaw, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.

Appleridge 1 Curly 83 a 26 month old incalf heifer, bred & exhibited by M. Jenkins, Stone Berkeley, Gloucestershire sold for 2,000gns. to G. Thomas, Church View Herefords, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

30 Non-Show Females sold for £48,300 to Average £1,610 Breed Secretary David Prothero thanked Sponsors, Nordic Star Tags, Ritchie Agricultural Ltd and in particular the main Sponsor Dunbia - for their continued support. Dunbia were well represented on the day by Kenny Linton, Agricultural Manager, Stan Ayrton, Head of Procurement and Lindsey Ayrton, Office Manager.

Auctioneers – Brightwells, Leominster

Non-Show Females In this section the highlight of the bidding came by the way of a Cow & Calf package, part of a consignment bred & exhibited by J.W. & R. Johnson, Burton Joyce, Nottingham which sold for the top price of the day.

The 5½ year old cow, Real 1 Dinah G6, sired by Real 1 Daniel, together with her 8 month old heifer calf, Real 1 Dinah M6 sired by Kinglee 1 Hotspur topped the Sale, the pair selling for 5,550 gns. to F.C. Jones & Co., Upper House Herefords, Kington, Herefordshire.

Other leading prices in this section included: Panmure 1 Plum K19 a 28 month old incalf heifer sired by Hawkesbury 1 Volcano, bred & exhibited by J.M. Cant & Partners,

Judge Phil Allman going through a class of young bulls

Overall Top Price of £5,800 for Real 1 Dinah G6 & calf Real 1 Dinah M6 from JW & R Johnson

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Secretary: Mr.Glenn Pritchard Woodlands, Tramway, Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9NU 01685 814582 iris@irispritchard9.orangehome.co.uk

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2015 - CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS

Powys

By Glenn Pritchard, Hons. Secretary, Powys Hereford Breeders' Club After celebrating our 35th Anniversary last year the Club has gone from strength to strength - making this year one of the most successful in the club’s history with many club members excelling in various shows and competitions.

The year kicked off in May with a well attended AGM, where we were shown a film on the history and demise of the old Hereford market - a film which brought back many fond and happy memories for club members.

June took us to the National Stock judging Competition at the Three Counties Show. Our team consisted of Helen Macloed and father and son Glenn & Tom Pritchard. This year saw a record 25 teams competing from across Britain, and we were delighted when, Tom with the highest score (Under 26) and Glenn the highest overall individual score combined with Helen to take first place in the team event - a fantastic achievement!

Many club members exhibited at numerous summer shows with all doing extremely well - so a huge thank you to all those for putting in the effort and hard work to keep promoting our breed.

July took us to Llanigon for our BBQ hosted by Phil and Linda Price. Well over 40 people attended and a wonderful day was had by all, so a huge thank you must go to Phil and Linda for the superb welcome and hospitality shown to our club.

August took us to the well-known Risbury Herd of Robert and Diane Thomas for our herd visit. On a wonderful summer’s day we were shown around some fabulous cattle with a bunch of heifers and four young bulls catching everybody’s eye. On returning to the farm we were provided with a wonderful buffet, so a big thank you to the Thomas family for hosting us at an extremely busy time of year.

This year saw the Commercial Suckler Herd Competition take place and the Judge, George Bowen awarded first place to David Gatehouse and his Caecottrell herd, sharing second was our Chairman Tommy Williams (Windycreek) and Kristian Vater and Linda Garret (Krislin/Vater). Well done to the successful herds and thank you to all those who participated.

October took us to Rhosgoch Golf Club where we held our Sunday lunch and Presentation - an event which seems to be getting bigger

Powys Club triumph at the National Stock Judging Competition at the Royal Three Counties Show. From, L to R, Glenn Pritchard obtaining the highest overall individual score, Master Judge John Kemp, Breed President Gerald Blandford and Tom Pritchard gaining the highest individual score for a Hereford Young Member.

Powys Club herd visit to Robert & Di Thomas' Risbury Herefords

and better every year, with well over 50 members in attendance including David Prothero, Breed Secretary and Council Member, George Morgan. Awards were handed out and our President Deri Jones praised the efforts of club members for the continued growth and outstanding success the club has enjoyed throughout the year.

Another event the club has been keen to support and push over the last few years is the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. As documented in last years journal again Powys members were at the forefront of this prestigious event with well over half of the pedigree heifers/steers forward for judging owned and exhibited by club members. We were delighted when one of our youngest members Tom Pritchard took Overall Pure-bred Hereford Champion with a homebred steer which eventually ended up on the menu at the prestigious Celtic Manor Hotel, Newport.

All that is left to say is an enormous thank you to all our members who have supported the club in so many different ways throughout the year - without which our club would be unable to thrive and achieve all that we have. Thank you.

Royal Welsh Winter Fair At the Show this year Powys Club Secretary, Glenn Pritchard and son Tom of Hirwaun, Glamorgan, took the Championship for the second year in succession, on this occasion with a 27 month old steer, Berthllwyd Harry by Caecottrell Eldorado.

Tom Pritchard with 27 month old steer, Berthllwyd Harry by Caecottrell Eldorado.

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 In reserve position was a 19 month old steer, Roughmoor 1 Lancaster by Romany 1 Frisky A84 F57 bred & exhibited by T.J. & B.M. Goodwin, Almeley, Herefordshire.

Next in line was a 16 month old steer, Glenrose 1 Gaul by Solpoll 1 Ferrari bred & exhibited by F.G. & B.G. Goodall, Llandovery, Dyfed.

The Society Stand at this year’s event consisted of two young bull calves, both by 2014 Hereford Sire of the Year Solpoll 1 Gilbert, kindly loaned by Aled & Jen Jones and family of Newtown, Powys who also assisted with manning the Stand over the two day event.

Mr Glenn Pritchard, Hon. Secretary would like to go on record as thanking all exhibitors from within the Powys Club and from further afield for participating in the show.

A Passion For Herefords R. Glyn Jones, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys My interest in the Hereford Breed began when I started to participate in Stock Judging within the Young Farmers’ movement during the early 1960’s. I was fortunate enough at that time to be chosen, along with two other members, to represent Wales to compete in an International Judging Competition held in 1962. Competing against eight other countries, we were the first Welsh team to win this Competition.

It was following this success that I founded the Penylan Herd of Herefords with two heifers purchased from Mr. & Mrs. Hodges, Broadway Hall, Churchstoke at a Society Sale held in Hereford.

These two heifers originated from the “Linnett” family and I registered the last Penylan Linnett in 2012 but I am pleased to see the family continuing to breed with descendants born during the last year in the Boresisle Herd.

Over the years I have used an array of bulls from so many of the leading herds including Tarrington Wonder On, Haven Marquis, Llandinabo Lampoon, Penmaes Humour, Penylan Bamboo, Veldifor English Barron, Haven Fairfax, Penylan Gentleman, Penylan Dynamite, Penylan Dominic, Ford Prelude, Penylan Humour, Twyford Judge, Shraden Bruno, Penylan Sergeant and Ddol Fergus RMX. My interest in the Breed has been very detailed and I believe the appearance of our cattle is extremely important:

Llandinabo Lampoon - August 1967

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R. Glyn Jones with Haven Marquis - May 1954

• The muzzle must be clean and pink – an odd brown spot quite acceptable but for me any signs of black spots are a definite “no no”.

• Four white socks – a feature of the Breed.

• A White face of course, along with a White chest.

• A White stripe along the top of the neck but not continuing along the spine.

• A White tip (swish) on the end of the tail.

In my day it was important that within the first six months of a calf being born, the tips of the horn needed to be trimmed from the top side so as to train the horn to curve and not ending up being straight. Today this practice is no longer required with most cattle being either de-horned or naturally poll.

Latterly the cattle I owned had such bulls as Llandinabo Warrant, St. Mary’s Lucifer and Free Town Velox in their breeding with pedigrees that could be traced back unbroken to the 1830’s.

Reluctantly, due to ill health I have now had to part with the remainder of my Herefords which I sold during the last year to four interested breeders who I hope will continue to increase the various families to a respectable number.

Glyn Jones’ father with Tarrington Wonder On - May 1951

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By Ionwy Thorne & Liz Roderick, Dyfed Hereford Breeders' Club Another year has gone very quickly with the Club holding a number of interesting events.

Sunday 10th May 2015 was the AGM of the Dyfed Hereford Breeders’ Association. We were treated to a full itinerary meeting firstly at the Coracle herd of Val and her son Roger James. The bulk of the herd were still housed with just the imminent spring calvers enjoying the fresh breeze and sunshine. The rain held off and the day brightened as we walked through this long established herd, with Roger describing how they had shaped and maintained the herd over the generations. Many thanks to the James Family for the delicious lunch provided for us all and their warm welcome.

I am sure we all eagerly await the Wagyu x Hereford meat to come in the future.

We then travelled the short distance to the Wildlife Centre where we were the guests of the Moore family and their Nantypopty Herd.

The AGM was held and following a group photograph we set off to see the part of the herd that was grazing nearby. These cattle had been out-wintered on what can only be described as challenging grazing but looked fit and well fleshed. Everyone was impressed with the milking ability of the autumn calving cows as they and their calves looked extremely well on their limited diet. It just goes to show what can be achieved with a good bit of shelter and the right breed!

Officials Elected President: Anthony John Chairman: Ron Welch Vice Chairman: Tim Amery Vice Chairmen: Charles Smith and Euros Rees Treasurer: Ionwy Thorne Secretary: Liz Roderick Following the AGM members were invited to go on a canoe trip down the river Teifi. Well done to Mrs Rhyan Jones and Mrs Rose Goodall probably our oldest members, and the only brave ones to take up the challenge.

The showing season was soon under way and it was very encouraging to see new breeders taking part and supporting the local shows.

Cothi Bridge Champion: Romany 1 Mink Reserve Champion: Lax Resolute

Dyfed Hereford Breeders’ Club Award Winners 2015

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Dyfed Bull of the year 2014 and 2015, Lax Resolute, Sire Auckvale Grand Duke, Dam Green Castle Regina 28th

Aberystwyth Champion: Lax Regina 15th Reserve Champion: Lax Dowager 42

Cardigan Champion: Lax Dowager 15th Reserve Champion: Romany 1 Mink

Gower Champion: Lax Resolute Reserve Champion: Lax Regina 15th

Fishguard Champion: Glenvale 1 Molly 474 Reserve Champion: Premier 1 Savannah

Nevern Champion: Premier 1 Dowager Reserve Premier: 1 Savannah

Pembrokeshire County Male Champion Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong Female Champion Glenvale 1 Molly 474

Martletwy Champion: Premier 1 Dowager Reserve Champion: Lax Dowager

Llandyfaelog Champion: Lax Regina 15th Reserve Champion: Penrhiwgoch Bull

Glenvale 1 Molly 474 Champion at Fishguard and Reserve Supreme at Pembrokeshire County Shows

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Dyfed Female of the year, Lax Regina 15th with her heifer calf at foot, Lax Regina 37th

Awards are presented each year for points at all Dyfed Shows and Anthony John and family have exhibited at every Dyfed Show except one, a wonderful effort and worthy winners of the most points in the female section with Lax Regina 15th and most points in the male section with Lax Resolute and finally the herd with the most points gained.

A few members entered the Royal Welsh Show, with good results achieved, especially the Thorne Family who were awarded Reserve Female Champion with Glenvale 1 Polly 478.

This year we have had a lot of interest from new breeders wanting to join the Club, so we decided to hold an Open Day, this was kindly hosted by the Thomas family, Premier Herefords, It was a lovely sunny afternoon and with a marquee on the lawn it was perfect with Pimms on arrival, excellent food and wonderful hospitality.

After lunch we went and viewed the Premier herd, including Premier 1 Dowager 209 and Premier 1 Savannah at 13 months (pictured right) standing Breed and in Reserve Breed Champion at Nevern Agricultural Show. Premier 1 Dowager 209 later went on to win the Supreme Inter-breed Championship against a very strong class of Native and Continental cattle.

Glenvale 1 Polly 478 Reserve Female Champion at the Royal Welsh Show

The results are as follows:

Herd over 20 cows Winner : Glenvale - George, Ionwy and Non Thorne Runner-up: Lax - Mr Anthony John and family Best Stock Bull: Glenvale 1 Fellow Best Cow: Lax Regina 15th Best Heifer Calf: Lax Regina 34th Best Bull Calf: Glenvale 1 Wizard

Herd under 20 cows Winner: Premier - Alun and Anwen Thomas & family Runner-up: Brangwyn - Tom and Liz Roderick & family Best Stock Bull: Dendor 1 Lukakau Best Cow: Premier 1 Danielle Best Heifer Calf: Brangwyn 1 Mavis Best Bull Calf: Brangwyn 1 Merchalago

We then had to judge two pens of cattle for stock judging - which was won by Myfanwy Bowen. Guess the ‘weight of the bull’ was guessing Alun’s weight and won by Rob Morgan. It was then back for tea and cakes and a fun quiz. A very good day was had by all and we hope the new members appreciated the effort made and will become enthusiastic members.

A few members travelled over the border to the Poll Show and good results were achieved, the classes there being very well supported.

Our Christmas dinner was held at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen, this was a new venue for us and a good time was had by all.

I would like to wish everyone a happy 2016 showing season.

Dyfed Herd Competition For the first time Dyfed Hereford Breeders’ Club held a Herd Competition - it was to encourage Members new and old to engage in club activities.

Our Judge was Mr Henry Griffith’s from St Davids and the Club would like to thank him for his valuable time and words of wisdom.

Open afternoon at Premier Herefords

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Premier 1 Dowager 209 & Premier 1 Savannah at 13 months of age.

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Laxfield Lady Lynda 17th at 5 mths. Amongst the bracken, brambles and rushes. The first calf by Laxfield Jubilee ex Laxfield Lady Lynda 11th.

Congratulations to Henry and David Griffiths of Rhoscoch Ganol, St Davids on winning the Welsh commercial herd of the year award for the second time with Laxfield Warlord (ex Spark 57th) and his progeny.

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Find out why the Black Baldie's commercial importance is growing in the UK The Black Baldie has a significant role to play in Mark Egerton’s commercial suckler finishing system. We find out more.

“Operating a low cost, moderate input rearer finishing system is successfully delivering relatively high output and it’s one which we believe is sustainable for the future,” says Mark Egerton. In fact the herd is currently in expansion to 105 cows, since a market led decision resulted in Treveddw’s 200 ewe sheep enterprise being dispersed in 2014.

“This is a profit driven one man system which is focused on making the most of our own resources – the genetics, nutrition and management, whilst keeping things simple.

system – dam and terminal. “South Devon cross Simmentals were put to the Angus and we retained the heifer replacements to put back to the Angus, however we found these females were too heavy and were losing shape. We were also losing hybrid vigour.

“For example, the Black Baldie is delivering measurable hybrid vigour, rotational grazing has increased forage availability by 40% whilst having being a dairy herd manager for 12 years, I’ve introduced various attention to detail management strategies. In fact I believe as an industry, there is much we beef producers can learn from dairy farmers and grazing is just one of them.”

When the Egerton’s took over the tenancy of Elizabeth’s family farm in 1999, they introduced 40 sucklers and a two bull

The Black Baldie The term Black Baldie evolved in Australia, New Zealand and the USA where Herefords are crossed with a solid black breed, usually Aberdeen Angus to generate hybrid vigour. Black Baldies are characterised by their white faces similar to the Hereford, however the Hereford’s red body colour is replaced by black from the

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Angus - the alleles for white faces and black coat colour are both genetically dominant in cattle.

Black Baldie cows are noted for their good mothering abilities. In addition to general hybrid vigour, the cross produces black skin, which in sunny climates reduces the prevalence of sunburn on bare skin, such as the udder.

“To redress the issue we chose to introduce the Hereford which has width at the front as well as the rear, to the three way Angus, South Devon, Simmental cross to produce our own Black Baldie. The result has been a moderate size suckler which is also proving to be more docile and to have very good mothering ability.

“We select our Hereford stock bulls primarily on Breedplan data – for calving ease, 200 and 400 day weights, milk and scrotal size. Good figures are essential since they reflect the genetic merit he will pass on to his progeny. You can fatten or starve a bull, which ever it won’t make any difference to their progeny’s performance,” he says. “While looks are very tertiary, our bulls need to have good length.”

Improved hybrid vigour became evident after the first two calf crops. “Progeny out of the Black Baldie weaned 20kg heavier than those out of the Angus cross, and they

Fact file Mark and Elizabeth Egerton, Treveddw Farm, Pandy, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire 170 acre tenanted, LFA, grassland 20 acres woodland 75 cow Black Baldie spring calving closed herd

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Some management pointers from Treveddw The herd begins calving early February on to straw yards. Each cow and calf pair is isolated for the first 48 hours after birth to ensure colostrum uptake.

Day three after calving, cows are provided access to a loafing field which they use daily regardless of the weather, including snow.

Cows demonstrate very strong heats three weeks after calving consequently, the calves are provided with a creep area to lie in for safety reasons. carried that increased weight differential all the way through to finishing. Furthermore, they graded one specification better.”

Black Baldie replacement heifers selected on growth, together with second calvers are crossed with the Hereford, and thereafter with the Aberdeen Angus, to

Trededdw's Black Baldie Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

The younger portion of the suckler herd is managed separately to provide them with the best opportunity. Bulling heifers and first calvers are grouped together on the rotational grazing system whilst in calf heifers and second calvers are housed in a different shed to the mature cows, ‘Measuring is everything’ and makes cost effective use of time. Progeny are weighed at frequent intervals: in July, at November weaning, at March turnout and thereafter at six weekly intervals through to slaughter. Any animal that is not achieving target weight is separated produce a weaned calf weighing a good 60% of her body weight at 330kg to 400kg. Progeny are overwintered from 1 November on a home grown forage diet featuring red clover silage, and pea and bean whole crop, through to mid March turn out on to the rotation grazing system.

They go on to finish at 18 to 20 months at an average 340kg target carcase weight and grade within the specification. All cattle

and given extra attention. Weighing also makes for accurate wormer calibration.

300kg is the weaning benchmark; anything under 300kg is separated from the remainder and supplemented with a 16% CP concentrate until it comes in to line with the mainstream weaned calves.

The herd has adopted high health status.

Closed since 2001 except for bulls, the young stock are screened for BVD and all breeding stock are vaccinated. The herd has tested negative for Lepto and Johne’s. are processed at Dovecote Park Ltd with the Hereford crosses supplying Waitrose’s Branded Hereford Beef Scheme.

“Overall, the Hereford cross progeny are consistently achieving the edge over the Angus cross steers and heifers, they are killing out at heavier weights more quickly and consequently require less feed as well as incurring fewer other variable and fixed costs.”

400kg at 14 months bulling 24 months age at first calving 650kg to 700kg mature weight 75% calve within the first three weeks 95% calve within the first six weeks 95% calves reared Steers 399kg and heifers 373kg reared at nine months weaning off milk and grass in 2015 Targeting average eight calves per lifetime 2014 Born Steers slaughtered at 342.8kg, grading at R4L

Two 5 year old Hereford cross Angus cows with six month old calves at foot

Mix of 2.5 year old heifers with six month old calves at foot

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One of the 2.5 year old Hereford cross Angus heifers

Rotational grazing

which is moved every 24 hours.

Rotation grazing at Treveddw from mid-March turn out through to November, is helping to improve forage availability by over 40% compared with conventional set stocking.

The grazing leys comprise 20% white clover, 5% red clover, 10% Timothy in a diploid perennial rye and 10% Cocksfoot mix within an eight to 10 year rotation.

The herd is split in to two groups, each with 35 cows and calves and allocated 32 acres divided in to eight blocks.

Water troughs are centrally positioned within each block.

“It’s critical that the sward doesn’t grow beyond the three leaf stage or 3,500kg DM/ha, otherwise the first leaf starts to die and it becomes stemmy, at which stage the paddock should be taken out for silage.”

Each group grazes between 0.5 and 0.75 acres per day, depending on the season, in front of an electric fence

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The Society's Official Photographer wins St David's photography award Photographer John Eveson, wellknown to Hereford breeders, has won the St David’s Photography Award with a stunning photo of an over-enthusiastic sheepdog at work.

John Eveson’s photo, taken at the Hawes sheepdog sale in North Yorkshire, was published in Farmers Guardian, and scooped him prize money of £500, generously sponsored by St David’s veterinary practice.

Announcing the award at the British Guild of Agricultural Journalist’s (BGAJ) harvest lunch, deputy chair Catherine Linch said the image was a well-framed and expertly

captured shot. “It included all the elements of hill farming – dog, black-face sheep, dry stone walls and snow – to make it worthy of first place.”

Mr Eveson said he was delighted to have won the competition. “The shot shows a young sheepdog getting carried away by its enthusiasm which provides entertainment for the crowd as the handler struggles to regain control.”

Richard Turner, director at St David’s Poultry Team, commended the overall quality of the entries, which made the judging process a difficult one. “This was our first year sponsoring the award and it’s

been a great experience,” he explained.

“We feel that it’s important to foster links between farmers, vets and the agricultural media, who play such an important role in communicating important messages both within the industry and to the wider world.”

Caroline Morley, pictures editor at Farmers Weekly, helped to judge the entries alongside Mr Turner. “Photography is an important storytelling tool, capturing more than just information,” she said. “In agriculture there are many stories to tell that deserve the best photography, and it is great that we are able to celebrate those people with their technical and creative skills through these awards.”

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Mr R Mitchell Lanscombe Herd (Poll) Hilling Bungalow, Henley, Buckland Newton DT2 7BL Tel 01300 345565

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Mr & Mrs V Hall Chegwidden Herd (Poll) Chegwidden Farm, St Levan, Penzance TR19 6LP Email : halls@chegwiddenfarm. com Tel 01736 810516 / 07831 834013

Mrs I Jennings Cornbel Herd (Poll) Roche Farm, Barrington Hill, Broadway, Ilminster TA19 9LW Email : isobelatroche@hotmail. co.uk Tel 01823 480321

Mr & Mrs J Olds Dowran Herd (Horned) Dowran Farm, Dowran, St Just, Penzance TR19 7RS Email : john.olds@btinternet.com Tel 01736 788736

Ms Angela Kerslake & Mr K Prettejohn Nicholashayne Herd (Poll) Nicholashayne Farm, Sampford Arundel, Wellington TA21 9QY Email : agk66@live.co.uk Tel 01884 849121 / 07881 683955

Mr & Mrs L Solomon Laniley Herd (Horned) Little Laniley Farm Bodrean Truro TR4 9AG Email : lester.solomon@hotmail. co.uk Tel 01872 273909

Mrs W Rousell Wenro Herd (Poll) 9 Quab Lane Close Wedmore BS28 4AT Email : wendy@wendytrott. freeserve.co.uk Tel 01934 713987

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Mr O Brockway Shaston Herd (Poll) Huntswood Farm, Enmore Green, Shaftesbury SP7 8LG Email : sbrockway57@gmail.com Tel 01747 853757

Mr & Mrs J Pike Bromham Herd (Poll) Durlett Farm, Bromham, Chippenham SN15 2HY Email : richardjohnpike@icloud. com Tel 01380 850412 / 07891 386484

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South Western Hereford Association Isobel Jennings, Chairperson

So I sit down having been elected for a second year as Chairperson & Treasurer to reflect on the past twelve months which has seen some significant changes within the Club. At last year’s AGM Edward Mills decided not to stand again, and Les Gould, after many years as Hon. Secretary also decided not to continue. We thank them both for their dedication and hard work. So we were left wondering who would be our next Secretary, a post which is always difficult to fill. Les though, had been busy behind the scenes, and nominated one of our newest Members, Mr Mike Harris from Dorset to fill this important role. He was duly elected with his wife Kate who will take the minutes.

Next was the position of Chairman. There were two nominations and after a vote and to my surprise I was elected as Chairperson.

I accepted, on a condition that we all worked together to create a Club for the benefit of all. I also accepted to continue as the Club’s Treasurer.

So to the past year.....

The Members who show have had a very busy season, the first show, Devon County, was quickly followed by The Royal Bath & West, with the Royal Cornwall Show after that and for some the Royal Three Counties the following week. All special shows in their own right.

At Devon County we had a stand in the cattle lines and I made the decision to have refreshments with an open invitation to all to join us. I made a conscious effort to attend as many shows as I could to show my face in support of the Club. We were helped by many Members particularly Jackie Hawke and Cathy Howell.

We didn’t have a stand at the Royal Bath and West Show but we still managed to have refreshments available as at the Devon County.

Next the Royal Cornwall Show - last year there had been talk of not having Hereford classes so everyone made an effort and we had an excellent turnout of cattle. A very popular fish and chips evening on the Friday was also held.

Lunch and herd visit to Hilfield Herefords, Near Sherborne, Dorset

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SWHA Breed Stand at Melplash Show

Those of us foolish enough to proceed to the Royal Three Counties Show (after three weeks on the road already) had a great time at the ‘home of the Breed’ – it was great to see so many Hereford Breeders together with their cattle. Our club entered two teams in the National Hereford Stock Judging Competition and the team of Edward Mills, Mike Harris and Jo Compton came a commendable third.

Following this hectic month we moved on to one day shows.

There were many shows in the South West that I attended (or my cattle did with Bob Quantrill), Honiton, Gillingham and Shaftesbury, Dunster, Melplash, Dorchester and Frome.

Mike Harris set up a stand at Melplash Show and made use of our new display stand. His stock bull in the pen created a lot of interest from the general public and was a great public relations exercise.

Dorchester Show has suffered recently from a lack of entries, mainly because it clashes with the National Poll Show, so most classes are now multi breed. We are hoping to get more interest from Hereford breeders to get the classes reinstated.

In July Mike Harris hosted a farm walk to see his Hilfield Herefords.

It started with lunch at a local pub and then on to see the main herd

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Frenchstone girls looking good

Agri Expo 2015

Reserve Female Overall of the Year 2015 Reserve Champion

‘Frenchstone P.1Ella’

‘Frenchstone P.1Eve’

and Introducing Our New Stock Bull...

‘Moeskar Magnum’

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 and then the young stock which were kept separately. All those present were very impressed with the quality of the stock. This was followed by a cream tea served admirably by Mike’s wife Kate.

Our Herd Competition followed a different format this year, with a different judge for each category; Large Herd - Chris Mitchell, Medium Herd - Katherine Bigwood and Small Herd - Robert Robinson.

At our AGM all officers were all re-elected for another year, and I proposed that Bob Quantrill represent me at events that I am unable to attend - he was therefore duly elected as Vice-Chairman.

We finished the year at Beef South West, held at Westpoint SWHA members, mainly Graham Bigwood and myself manned a stand organised by Hereford House. It was well supported with interest from a range of people from potential new breeders, people looking for Hereford stock and one person looking for support on selling Hereford beef direct to the public. Hopefully these enquiries will result in more members in the future. The Hereford cow and calf on the stand were kindly loaned by Keith Prettejohn and Angela Kerslake, being the mother of their prize winning bull Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong.

In summary I would like to congratulate all the people who have represented the Breed at this years shows with their many successes and hope to see you all again next year with results just as good as this year for the Breed.

So the year has gone full circle. My thanks go to Hon Secretary Mike Harris for all his hard work and all the helpers who have contributed to a successful year.

We are already planning more social events for next year including the same show format so please try and support your club.

South West Show Results 2015 Devon County Show Judge: Mr D Wilson Champion: A Kerslake & K Prettejohn - Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong Reserve Champion: The Elms School - Elms School Zumba

Royal Cornwall Show Judge: Mr H Hewlett Champion: R Mitchell - Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion Reserve Champion: LR & AM Ayre - Frenchstone P. 1 Eric

Royal Bath & West Show

Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion was the Supreme Champion at the Royal Cornwall Show

Reserve Champion: R Mitchell - Lanscombe 1 Pixie

Dunster Show Champion: J Moorhouse – Cato 1 Lorrimer

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show Judge: Mr R Snelling Champion: R Mitchell - Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion Reserve Champion: R Mitchell - Lanscombe 1 Pixie

Melplash Show Judge : Mr E Mills Champion: R Mitchell - Lanscombe 1 Quartz Reserve Champion: J Forsey - Lanscombe 1 Merlin

Frome Show Judge: Mr R Davies Champion: Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion Reserve Champion: Lanscombe 1 Quartz

Cups and Shields 2015 Cups Caldicott Cup (Most points at SW Shows Home bred): R Mitchell & family - Lanscombe 1 Queenie Barclays Cup (Most points at SW Shows Opposite sex to winner): R Mitchell & family - Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion Butcombe Cup (Winner Large Herd): Mr & Mrs JR Pike & Son Bromham Herd

Judge: Mr W Livesey Champion: LR & AM Ayre - Frenchstone P. 1 Eric Reserve Champion: A Kerslake & K Prettejohn - Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Andy Robinson Cup (Winner Medium Herd): Mr & Mrs M Harris - Hilfield Herd

Honiton Show

Gerald Dicker Cup (Best Stock Bull Small Herd): Mr & Mrs L Gould - Bosa 1 Huntsman

Judge: Mr F Hawke Champion: A Kerslake & K Prettejohn - Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Chrisford Cup (Winner Small Herd): Mr & Mrs L Gould Baybridge Herd

Shields Best Bull Calf Large Herd: Mr & Mrs P Caunter - Hollystone 1 Liquid Gold Best Heifer Calf Large Herd: Mr & Mrs JR Pike - Bromham 1 Maid M947 Best Bull Calf Medium Herd: Mrs I Jennings - Cornbel 1 Magnum Best Heifer Calf Medium Herd: Mr & Mrs A Miller - Alanna Curly 4th Best Bull Calf Small Herd: A Kerslake & K Prettejohn - Nicholashayne 1 Rambo Best Heifer Calf Small Herd: Mr & Mrs L Solomon - Laniley Paradox 744

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong Devon County Breed Champion and Native & Res Overall Inter-breed Champion

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Best Young Stockperson - Joint Winners: Emily, Tom & Harry Mitchell (Lanscombe Herd)

OAKLEAF(H) & CASTLEWOOD(P) (FARM ASSURED)

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With “BLENDER: KURLEY & WIZARD” sired calves born in 2015 we have some great youngsters growing on for 2016 The demand for cross bred dairy and suckler calves sired by Native cattle breeds has continued to increase and the unique ‘white face’ of the Hereford cross provides assurance and added value for customers in the market place.

These are difficult times for many of our customers with farm returns under pressure whilst costs rise and we applaud their tenacity and determination to progress toward a more rewarding future.

Our practice will remain that of supporting our ever increasing numbers of customers by having quantities of fully registered, farm assured BULLS available throughout the year.

MARCUS & DAVID LURY

Castle Farm, Buckland St. Mary, Chard, Somerset. TA20 3JX Tel: 01460 234394 Mobile: 07951 518676 Email: marcus@lury.co.uk

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong is judged Interbreed Champion & NBA Beef South West Bull of the Year!

Out of over 140 cattle from various breeds at the NBA Beef South West Event at Exeter Market - it was a Hereford who came out on top - namely Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong from K Prettejohn & A Kerslake, Wellington, Somerset.

Eighteen month old “Kingkong”, out of Coverwood 1 Careful 200 and by Solpoll 1 Dynamite, first won his class in the Native Young Bull of the Year category. He then went up against his equivalent from the Continental section and was judged Overall Inter-breed Champion and named NBA Beef South West Bull of the Year, with a British Blue standing in reserve.

There were strong entries in all classes with quality animals throughout the competitions. “Kingkongs” success went down well with onlookers clapping and cheering.

2015 has been a marvellous year for “Kingkong” with a string of Breed and Inter-breed Championships across Great Britain.

At the NBA Beef South West Event, the South Western Hereford Association had a Breed Stand ably marshalled by Chairman, Ms

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong, Overall Inter-Breed Champion and NBA Beef South West Bull of the Year

Isobel Jennings, with support from Bob Quantrill and Graham Bigwood. Isobel and her team were kept busy with much interest in the Hereford Breed and in Kingkong’s dam that was exhibited on the stand.

Telephone: 01884 849121 Mobile 07881 683955 l: uk Em a i e . co . v i l @ 6 ag k6 Keith Prettejohn & Angela Kerslake Nicholashayne Farm, Sampford Arundel Wellington. Somerset TA21 9QY www.nicholashayne-herefords.com

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong Reserve Poll Bull of the Year and Reserve Bull of the Year 2015 DEVON COUNTY - Breed Champion, Champion Native, Res Junior Champion Res Overall Champion Beef Animal THREE COUNTIES - Breed Champion Champion Native, Open Beef Pairs Reserve Supreme Interbreed Champion ROYAL WELSH - Breed Champion, Native Junior Bull, Res Overall Junior HONITON - Breed Champion PEMBROKESHIRE - Breed Champion NEWBURY - Native Junior Champion

Nicholashayne 1 Kite South West Hereford Association Trophy winner 2013 & 2014 most points BATH & WEST 2014 - Champion Female & Reserve Breed Champion

VISITORS WELCOME

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John & Melanie Williams. AnHay Farm, St Martin, Helston, Cornwall. TR12 6DY Tel: 01326 231417 Mob: 07737 492235 www.anhay.com rwjwilliams@btinternet.com Like ‘Anhay Herefords’ page on Facebook.

Your enquiries, visits and patronage are always welcomed & appreciated.

The commercially run herd is built on our favourite ‘proven’ female lines - Beauty, Blossom, ‘M’, Pansy, Plum & ‘W’.

Sires are carefully selected for their temperament & easy fleshing traits.

A choice selection of our best young bulls and heifers available, sired by- Lisrace Loyalist, Anhay Bari, & Anhay Malta.

Present Herd Sires – Anhay Maximus by Lisrace Loyalist, Roseglen Lad by Badlingham Breage & Anhay Milan by Anhay Petrel.

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Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion - Progeny now available

Supreme Interbreed Beef - Gillingham and Shaftesbury 2015 Breed Champion - Royal Cornwall, Royal Berkshire, Dorset County & Frome Show 2015

Visitors Always Welcome

RA & VA Mitchell

Henley Farm, Buckland, Newton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7BL (01300) 345565 Chris Mitchell (07889) 389830 lanscombeherefords@icloud.com

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Bulls & Occasional Females for Sale

Baybridge Herefords Baybridge 1 Mandolin at 9 months

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Edward Mills, Severnvale Herefords, Church Farm, Northwick, Bristol BS35 4HE Call: 01454 632309 or 07914205626

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High health status herd.

Male & Female stock usually for sale Lower Breach Farm West Orchard, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0LL Tel: 01258 472417 email: gould121@btinternet.com

West Country Farmer: On the trail of topnotch traditional Herefords Athwenna Irons met the Hawke family to find out more about their long history in breeding top-quality traditional Herefords Driving for what seemed like ages along a woodland track, I was beginning to wonder whether I had misread my directions and thoughts along the lines of ‘surely there can’t be a farm down here’ filled my mind.

Nestled literally off the beaten track just outside the village of Burlawn, near Wadebridge, is Hustyns Farm – home to the Hawke family and an incredible legacy of breeding some of the country’s finest pedigree Hereford cattle.

Proudly sitting at the top of the family tree is George Hawke. Now 96 years old, George is a rather special gentleman – believed by theHereford Cattle Society to be the oldest breeder of Herefords in the country and maybe even in the world. Buying his first Hereford between 60 and 70 years ago and having been at Hustyns for nearly 80 years, there isn’t much that George doesn’t know about Herefords.

As you step into the charming stone cottage, which dates back to the 1500s, it is clear to see that Herefords have played a huge role in shaping this family. Hordes of rosettes, sashes, trophies and treasured photographs of past champions adorn every surface. Even in the front yard, where many families would come down in the morning and eat their breakfast to the sight of a few chickens pottering about, here it is a couple of striking young bulls who keep an eye on the premises.

Sons Fred, 61 and Roland, 59, have now taken over the day-to-day running of the

farm and are ably assisted by their sister Jackie, 64, who despite having a full-time job off the farm still “drums up trade” by pointing farmers looking for a bull in the right direction.

Focusing solely on traditional horned Herefords, the Nanscient, Hustyn and Breock herd is undoubtedly one of the best in the country, having been named South West Hereford herd of the year in 2006 and runner up in the Hereford Cattle Society’s national herd competition in the same year.

If that wasn’t enough, the herd has held the title of number one horned herd in the breed society’s national competition for the last five years.

Taking up the story, Fred said of the breed: “They’re easy to do, have natural flesh and are very quiet. Years ago they were in fashion and then they went out of fashion, but we’ve stuck with them and now they’re back topping the commercial markets again and a lot of them are cattle by our bulls.”

Whilst Hustyns Farm may not have finely manicured paddocks and state-of-the-art facilities, the finished product, being the animals which leave the farm to start their new lives with breeders up and down the country, are top class. As Fred explains, pampering has no place in the rearing of these majestic animals. Concentrates are completely off the menu and there’s no preshow feeding regimes – here pure grass, silage and a quick wash down is all that’s needed to turn out a champion.

“They only have a very small amount of corn for the first winter and after that they don’t get anything extra,” said Fred. “Unless one of the cows has twins so she will have to be

Fred and Jackie Hawke with their father George

looked after a bit differently.”

A total of 41 bulls and approximately 20 females, ranging from yearlings to first calvers, were sold last year. With nearly a bull a week leaving the farm, it’s understandably hard to keep track of where they’re all going. But as Fred recalls, three of the bulls sold last year joined a breeder in Ireland and more recently, some of his stock has been sold to Herefordshire, the birthplace of the breed.

Those animals that don’t make the grade are sent to St Merryn slaughterhouse.

With approximately 200 head of stock, this is by no means a hobby farm. Heading up the herd is the family’s main stock bull, Phocle Generator. Bought four years ago, the five-year-old bull has a rather impressive ancestry to his name, with bloodlines that date back more than a century.

During his time with the Hawkes, Generator has sired a top-quality crop of calves and his progeny have flown the nest to breeders nationwide. “He’s a tremendous bull and he’s got to be the top sire in the breed for bulls that we’ve sold in comparison to other breeders,” said Fred.

“I wrote recently in the Hereford Cattle Society breed journal that he’s the best bull in his natural condition and people don’t believe me until they come and see him. We would show him but he was never handled as a youngster and he takes some holding so I wouldn’t want to risk it.”

Like many things in life, modern technology has grown to dominate the world of livestock breeding and Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) now play an important role in measuring an animal’s breeding potential.

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Calculated from the performance data of recorded animals and the data of all their known relatives, EBVs record everything from birth weight, growth rates, muscle and fat depth to provide breeders with a picture of what a bull can pass on to his calves.

But for Fred, when it comes to spotting potential champions, instead of consulting a spreadsheet of figures and percentages, he relies solely on his eyes to assess the young calves. “You can tell within a few days what he’s going to be,” he said.

Of course, as with any business, you need a shop window to showcase your goods to their best potential. And for the Hawke family, this window for more than 50 years has been the Royal Cornwall Show.

The premier agricultural show, now based just three miles away from the farm, provided George with his first championship title almost 46 years ago and the family has only ever missed two or three shows in that time.

This year’s show was no exception to the long history of success, as the family’s team of animals collected an impressive haul of accolades. George’s two-yearold bull Nanscient Glitter, a son of Phocle Generator and out of Nanscient Gaylass, finished second in his class and went on to stand reserve male champion.

Another two sons of Generator, Hustyn Rosco and Hustyn Sheeran and a daughter, Hustyn Beautiful 21st, came first, fifth and third respectively in their classes and Fred’s four-year-old cow, Husytn Oyster Lass 4th, came first and was named best exhibitorbred and best Cornish-bred Hereford.

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Swampy, who was condemned to slaughter by bovine TB in 2004. As Fred recalls, the prized bull was named after the environmental activist Daniel ‘Swampy’ Hooper, who made the headlines in the 1990s after a number of high-profile protests trying to prevent bypasses being built. He was famously evicted in 2007 from a series of tunnels where he and friends had been living to try and halt the extension of the A30 bypass at Fairmile in Devon.

“He was the best we’ve ever bred and an outstanding sire,” said Fred. “When he was a calf he wasn’t very good to start with and would always be in under the trees, so that’s why we named him Swampy.

We thought we would find him dead one morning and then all of a sudden he just took off and turned into super bull. When going to shows we used to load the cattle at the bottom of the road and he would be down waiting to go in the lorry.”

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Fred continued: “He didn’t actually have TB in the end, which was the worst part of it. There’s a lot of his progeny still here on the farm – we’ve got one daughter left and the rest are granddaughters and great granddaughters.”

So what does the future hold? With no children or other family members interested in taking on the farm, it’s a shame to think that such an incredible wealth of knowledge and pure enthusiasm for the breed could be lost in years to come.

But in the meantime, when you’re next at Royal Cornwall, make sure you pay a visit to the cattle lines and take a look at these incredible animals. I can almost certainly guarantee, with the Hawkes as their breeders, you’ll be hard pressed to find finer true-to-type Herefords anywhere else.

Re-printed by kind permission of Western Morning News.

Breock, Hustyn & Nanscient

Horned Herefords - in our opinion Real Herefords This is why our Herefords are selling – this great sire Must be the best bull in the breed, best sire in the breed – that’s what all the cattle breeders say about him!

The best sire ever to come to Hustyn If you don’t believe us come and see him yourself.

Herd Visit at the end of July 2016.

All Welcome!

Phocle Generator

at 4½ years of age in working clothes

“Generator” sire of so many bulls sold to farmers who have been working with Continental bulls for years.

That proves he is a great sire He is the sire of “Hustyn Stormy” out of a “Hustyn Scotty” daughter used in the Free Town Herd.

“Stormy” now in the Top Herd in the breed Border Herefords.

Other progeny include “Nanscient Gladiator” to C.P. & K.L. Wearne, Tremenheer Herefords. “Hustyn Owen” to M. Allen, Belowda Herefords.

“Hustyn Rosco” to C. & A.E. Hill, Commercial Producer. “Nanscient Glitter” to C.F.P. McCreath, Longridge Herefords. “Hustyn Shinook” to Mr. & Mrs. D. Sanders, Polharmon Herefords. “Breock Lunar Spirit” and “Breock Lively Lady 102nd” to R.G. Thomas, Risbury Herefords. “Breock Lively Lady 100th” and “Hustyn Sarah 116th” to S.F.J. Dale, Phocle Herefords.

“Hustyn Oyster Lass 4th” 1st and Res. Best Cornish Bred to Nanscient Glitter - Royal Cornwall Show 2015 shown with twin Calves at foot. She was bigger than the South Devon, Devon and Angus cows in the Owner Bred Class

Hustyn Oyster Lass 4th at 2 years

F.G. F.J. and R.P. Hawke

Hustyn Farm, Burlawn, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7LD Visitors Always Welcome Tel: 01208 815834

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2015 - CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS

South of England

By Terry Perkins, Chairman, South of England Hereford Breeders' Association The South of England Hereford Breeders’ Association (SEHBA) has enjoyed a busy year of events and shows which have been well supported by members.

We were pleased to welcome the President of the Hereford Society for 2014, John Kemp, to our Annual Dinner at the end of November last year. This yearly evening of fun and prize giving is a welcome break in the early winter and a chance to meet with our Hereford Society friends. We would like to extend a big thank you to Westpoint Veterinary Group, Bartholomews, Gerald Shearing and RSPCA Freedom Food for their generous sponsorship again this year.

In May our Secretary, Aimee arranged a trip to Northern Ireland and 29 of us set off to stay near Crumlin. We were pleased that Members from the Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders’ Association joined us. The Irish welcome was wonderful - after settling into our accommodation and having lunch we visited the current National Herd of the Year Solpoll Herefords run by John & William McMordie and family. We saw some great cattle and were extended warm hospitality even though they were busy preparing for the Royal Ulster Show the next day.

The following day we had an early start and headed off to the Royal Ulster at Balmoral Showground which is now held on the site of the old Maze prison. There was a good number of Herefords on show and it was enjoyable to watch judge Melissa Roberts in action from the sidelines. It was a lovely day weather wise and we all had an enjoyable time. Then Ivan and Sandra Haire joined us in the evening at the Hotel.

On our final morning we went to the Dorepoll herd where the Haire family welcomed us on a very blustery day. Once again we saw some lovely cattle and enjoyed even more Irish hospitality before setting off to the airport and home. Aimee and our Treasurer, Cindy worked hard throughout to ensure that all ran smoothly and we were all very grateful to them for organising a very special trip.

This year’s Herd competition was judged by Peter Grenham from

South of England Inter-breed Champion Fisher 1 Jaguar

the Boars Head Herd of Simmentals in Crowborough and Emma Smith judged the Commercial Beef Competition - our sincere thanks go to both of them for giving up their time.

Michael Clark and Reg Hutchings are our Council representatives and we would like to thank them for working hard on our behalf.

Our AGM was held in September and I would like to thank Nigel and Ann Metson for a superb visit. We greatly enjoyed their cattle and beautiful farm in the Surrey hills, had an excellent lunch and we managed to fit in the AGM as well! Emma Smith and Georgina Crumplin were voted on as new committee members.

We are looking forward to hosting a workshop day for Breeders and Young Handlers in Spring 2016.

2015 ended with our Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening on November 28th - always a fun evening and a chance to unwind after a busy year.

My thanks to Aimee, Cindy and all of the Committee for their continued support.

AGM & visit to Coverwood Herefords owned by Nigel & Ann Metson

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Some of the leading herds in the country are in our area and the undermentioned breeders would be delighted to see you. A prior appointment would be appreciated.

BERKSHIRE

1. A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd., Titcomb-Cleland (P) Herd, North Standen House, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0QZ. Tel: 07788 412098 Fax: 01488 686832 Email: hello@nesbittfarms.co.uk 2. Mrs. Pam Noel & Mr R. Snelling, Sarabande (H & P) Herds, Sarabande Herefords, Long Meadow, Shurlock Row, Reading RG10 0PL. Tel: 01189 343323 Mobile: 07976 692543 3. Terry Perkins, Herd Manager, Englefield Home Farms, Estate Office, Englefield Road,Theale, Reading, Berks RG7 5DZ Tel: 07747 047128 email: perkinsd4t4@hotmail.co.uk BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

4. D. Briggs, Blackwell (P) Herd, Blackwell Farm, Latimer, Chesham, Bucks HP5 1TN. Tel: 01494 762190 Email: farm@davidbriggs.com GLOUCESTER

5. Michael Clark, Lowesmoor (P) Herd, Lowesmoor Farms Ltd. Bankside House, Cherington, Tetbury, Gloucester GL8 8SP. Tel/Fax: 01285 760427 Email:mikeclarklowesmoor@btinternet.com www.Lowesmoor.com and www.hcba.org.uk 6. M.L. & D.J. Jenkins, Appleridge (P) Herd, Appleridge Farm, Hystfield, Stone, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9LJ. Tel & Fax: 01453 819393. Mobile: 07785 388408 Email: deborahjjenkins@aol.com HAMPSHIRE

7. Mr Harold A Hatt, Weybrook (P) Herd, Weybrook Farm, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9LE. Tel: 01256 850083 Mobile: 07836 702277 Fax: 01256 851529 8. The Viscountess Lifford, Potkiln (P) Herd, Field House, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2LE. Tel: 01962 775203. Email: alifford@gmail.com 9. Mr M. Osmond, Broadgate Herd, Gastons Farm, Five Bells Lane, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8EN Tel: 07970 484 677 Email: contact@gastonsfarm.com 10. Mr Julian Neagle, Velmore Herd, 1 Velmore Farm Cottages, Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 3HF. Tel: 07736 830536 Email: jneagle@tiscali.co.uk 11. Graham D. Stratford, Aultoun (H) Herd, Annetts Farm, Farringdon, Alton, Hampshire GU34 3EL. Tel: 01420 588278. Email: graham.stratford@ aultounherefords.co.uk

KENT

13. Mr and Mrs D Fenton, Boresisle (Traditional) Herd, “Organic” Honour Farm, St. Michaels, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TJ Tel: 01580 762395 Email: fenton59@btinternet.com 14. Mrs. S.I. Purchese, Lynsore (P) Herd, Court Lodge Farm, Manns Hill, Bossingham, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT4 6EB. Tel: 01227 709330 Email: soniapurchese@yahoo.co.uk 15. Charlie Baseley, Phantom Herd, Landway Farm, Basted Lane, Crouch, Kent, TN15 8PY. Tel: 01732 886002 Fax: 01732 887466 Email: enquiries@ghostmotors.co.uk OXFORD

16. E L Townsend & Son, Madeira (P) Herd, Orchard Farm, Watling Lane, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxford OX10 7JG. Tel: 01491 836860 Fax: 01491 836793 Mobile: 07801 274116 Email: eltownsendandson@btconnect.com SURREY

17. M.J. Burton, Westgate (P) Herd, Stumblehole Farm, Leigh, Surrey RH2 8PY. Tel: 01293 862607.

18. Nigel, Ann & Tim Metson, Coverwood (P) Herd, The Old Farmhouse, Coverwood Farm, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 7NT. Tel: 01306 731101 Email: farm@coverwoodlakes.co.uk 19. B., H. & M. Myers, Boundless (P) Herd, Boundless Farm, Boundless Road, Brook, Nr. Godalming, Surrey GU8 5LF. Tel: 01428 683077.

20. Martin Comley & Thomas Comley, Martom Herefords, Comley Farm, The Chestnuts, Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6RG. Tel: 01428 609023 Thomas Comley: 07917 880833 Email: amanda@acomley.orangehome.co.uk SUSSEX

21. R. Hutchings, Fisher (P) Herd, Fisher Farm, South Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 1ND. Tel: 01243 262252.

Mobile: 07881 944394 22. Ruckmans Ltd., Ruckmans (P) Herd, Dawes Farm, Bognor Road, Warnham, West Sussex RH12 3SH. Tel: 01306 627413 Fax: 01306 628151. Email: ruckmans@btconnect.com 23. Nick Wren, Cathedral (P) Herd, Cedars Leggatts Farm, Old Park Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 8AP Tel: 01243 572732 Fax: 01243 576899 Email: Nick@scarterfields.co.uk WILTSHIRE

24. Mr & Mrs J R Pike & Son, Bromham (P) Herd, Durlett Farm, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2HY. Tel: 01380 850412 25. A. & D. Robinson, Velleyhill (P) Herd, Boyds Farm, Gastard, Near Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9PT. Tel/Fax: 01249 713146.

ISLE OF WIGHT Mobile: 07966 376015 12. Mr Matthew Smith, Long Lane (H) Herd, c/o 13 Fleetway, 26. Richard Edwards & Emma Smith, Classic Polled Shalfleet, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 4PP Herefords, 1 Drive Cottage, Eysey, Eysey Manor, Cricklade, Tel: 01983 531995 Mobile: 07599 696267 Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6LP. Tel: 07742 752300 Email: premiercattleservices@gmail.com Secretary: Aimee Hewlett, 1 The Courtyard Ruckmans, Ruckmans Lane, Oakwood Hill, Surrey, RH5 5ND. Tel: 01306 628473 Email: sehba@hotmail.co.uk www.southofenglandherefords.co.uk

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2015 - CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS 2015 South of England Herd Competition Results Best Herd / Overall Winner The Bromham Trophy Cleland Herd - A. & E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd. Large Herd - Lincoln Cup (Over 35 Cows) 1st Cleland Herd - A. & E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd, 2nd Lowesmoor Herd - M.J. Clark 3rd Boundless Herd - B., H. & M.R. Myers

South of England and Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Members on their trip to Northern Ireland

Medium Herd - Lincoln Cup (16-34 Cows) 1st Fisher Herd - R Hutchings 2nd Cathedral Herd - H.M. Scarterfield Ltd. 3rd Coverwood Herd - N., A. & T. Metson Small Herd - Lincoln Cup (Up to 15 Cows) 1st Weybrook Herd - H. Hatt 2nd Lynsore Herd - S. Purchese 3rd Broadgate Herd - M. Osmond Warehead Cup for the Best Stock Bull Rosewood 1 Hugo - H.M. Scarterfield Ltd. Hawstonfold Salver for Best 12-15 month Heifer Weybrook 1 Plum 5 - H. Hatt Lincoln Rose Bowl for Best 12-15 month old Bull Boundless 1 Legacy - B., H. & M.R. Myers

French breeders visiting the Fisher herd belonging to Mr Reg Hutchings

The Fern Nichols Tankard for Best Spring Bull Calf Lynsore 1 Majestic - S. Purchese David Trott Tankard for Best Spring Heifer Calf Weybrook 1 Clover - H. Hatt South of England Hereford of the Year 2015 Boundless 1 Karl - B, H & M Myers Brodnyx Trophy for Best Young Handler - Anna Hewison The Wilson Quaiche (for services to the Association) Reg Hutchings Stockman of the Year - Barry Myers

Oliver Garnett-Smith – Runner-up in the Best Young Handler Competition

Barry Myers collecting the Englefield Trophy for Herdsman of the Year

Tim & Sonia Purchese - 2nd place in the Best Small Herd Class and winners of the Best Spring Bull calf

Reg Hutchings collecting the Wilson Quaiche from President Gerald Blandford

Phil Kale of A E Nesbitt Farms Ltd collecting the Bromham trophy for SEHBA Herd of the Year

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Foot Health - 'Pimping' your bull

By Emma Smith BSc

Foot trimming seems to be one of those topics that can divide cattle farmers across the board. Some breeders believe that foot trimming is not a necessity and that feet only need attention when the animal is lame.

Others will be of the opinion that regular foot trimming is vital and paramount to a healthy suckler cow.

There are many factors that can contribute to cow lameness. Such things as yard levels, type of feed used and protein percentage, your housing regime and potentially your foot trimming routine. The average weighing cow distributes 192kg of weight per foot so as you can imagine each foot plays a role in supporting the cow to not only be mobile but to forage adequately, to be of the correct health at the time of conception and to suckle their off spring. Correct foot health is even more important for our bulls. They will have more weight per foot distributed. Pedigree bulls are solely utilised for breeding and need to be mobile and sound on their feet.

Identifying the early signs of lameness correctly and diagnosing the specific issue can be a common challenge. Inadequate mobility can have an impact on productivity therefore on profitability. Most problems occur in the foot itself.

Hereford bull having a routine trim

Common causes of lameness: Footrot Sandcrack Corns

Foreign bodies

Sole Ulcers

So how do we prevent lameness?

It is vital to have an annual ‘hoof’ health check. We all regularly vaccinate cattle for the many diseases out there now to remain in health care schemes. So why do we not give the same attention to our cattle’s feet?

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Pimp your bull 1 – Get that routine foot check done!

2 – Assess confirmation early on 3 – Halter break at weaning 4 – Start show preparations designed to take large stock bulls whilst ensuring the operator and animal stays safe at all times. Depending on foot length the cows are in the crush no longer than ten minutes. It’s a quick and easy method of trimming cow’s feet, minimising stress and maximising mobility.

When you’re doing that routine TB test, their annual top ups, take a look at their feet. You may notice that the one cow which ‘never goes lame’ might just have the beginnings of sandcrack or the first signs of a twisted claw. Remember…… PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE! Consider your housing regime. If your livestock are kept on straw beds all year round it promotes quicker foot growth than those that are not. If possible generate an area in which they can gain access to some hard standing. Preferably not loose chippings as this can cause foreign bodies. Ideally a feeding area on concrete is sufficient to rest the foot from the warmth and moisture that straw beds can create.

When keeping bulls on a concentrate feed diet, the protein content will increase hoof growth. Monitor protein amounts and trim feet accordingly. Locomotion is increasingly varying amongst our bulls. Pedigree sales are a good way of not only marketing the produce that we’ve selected to attend, but they’re also a representation of your herd at home so selling a bull with healthy feet is important to your reputation and for your purchasers security. A lot of time and effort goes into producing the quality stock we all own but equally a similar amount of effort needs to be addressed on foot care.

As part of our foot trimming service we advise that you routinely foot trim every twelve months. We can then put a plan into place. Many schemes now stipulate foot care as part of a health plan. We then monitor whole herd lameness, advising along the way. If necessary action can be taken if problems start to occur. All our customers benefit from this service.

We have a fully insured roll over crush which minimises cow stress, promoting appropriate welfare. It is specifically

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A bull being ‘pimped’

Show preparation The show selection process starts long before you realise it should! Many farmers have a market for calves as soon as it’s born and living and pedigree producers are no different. Selection process for shows should start four or five months prior to that first show. The lucky show animals should then be segregated if possible and fed adequately. We’ve found from experience with our own cattle and clients that this separation process is imperative to the end result. You must get this stage right.

Then the fun can begin……..

Once the heifers or bulls have been halter broken and it’s fast approaching that show the shampoo needs to come out. Get washing and scrubbing. The Herefords are famous for their bright white face so there are many shampoos on the market that enhance the whiteness. If time allows more than one wash is advisable. Once they’ve had a good wash and they’re gleaming

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they must be blown with a specialist blower facing the nozzle upwards blowing the hair that way. This makes their bodies appear wider and fuller, fully blow the tails, legs and under their bellies. A haircut is then on the agenda. By trimming certain areas of hair it will make the animal look wider, deeper and less wasteful. It shows off their correct confirmation making the judge look at your animal!

As you can see there are many elements contributing in making your prize animal stand out from the rest. At Premier Cattle Services we specialise in ‘pimping’ animals ready for the show ring. We cater for all stages of the process from advising on the selection process to the end result of washing, clipping and show preparation. Our business over the next twelve months will aim to hold a workshop where breeders old and new can come and learn new skills or refresh those forgotten things. We also aim to provide all those interested with a foot trimming demonstration. It will be a good social get together. If you would like any further information or have queries regarding foot trimming or show and sale preparation please contact Richard Edwards or Emma Smith via our email: premiercattleservices@gmail.com

Coverwood Farm, a third generation pedigree poll Hereford breeder has a fine selection of quality heifers and bulls available to prospective purchasers.

Located within the heart of the South East of England, our Surrey Hills farm is easily accessible and welcomes visitors at any time of the year.

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Benefits of BVD control for the Beef Producer

By Charlotte Grime, Director MG Communications Ltd & Keith Cutler, Endell Veterinary Group.

Of all the KPIs (key performance indicators) used to measure the performance of a herd, one of the most straightforward – a calf a cow a year – can be one of the most effective, claims vet Keith Cutler from the Endell Veterinary Group based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

“Delivering a live, viable calf a year is critical to the success of all suckler enterprises,” he states. “Without it, the calf crop going forward for fattening will be lacking and you will find yourself keeping and feeding empty cows; we all appreciate that an extended calving interval is costly.

Identifying KPIs that are not being met and then establishing why this is the case is an important first step.

“Reduced fertility in the form of fewer expressions of oestrus, poor conception rates, abortions and stillborn calves are common indicators that BVD (bovine viral diarrhoea) may be involved,” Mr Cutler says.

“The majority of herds suffer an abortion rate of 1-2%,” he remarks. “But those with BVD may typically see a rate of approaching 5%, and that excludes early abortions in the first three months of gestation which may go unseen. Some herds may be extremely unfortunate and suffer an abortion storm, which is not uncommon with BVD, where losses could be around 10%.”

BVD affects the reproductive performance of a herd in several ways: • Abortions • Early embryonic death

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• Returns to service due to fertilisation failure • Sub-oestrus associated with impaired ovarian function • Cows with a level of immunosuppression meaning they are frequently ill with secondary conditions and so harder to get back in calf • Weak and sickly calves being born that do not thrive, and may die “BVD can cause direct damage to the embryo resulting in early embryonic death and irregular returns,” Mr Cutler says.

“Later in pregnancy, it may cause foetal mummification and abortion. However, work has also shown it may also contribute to cows taking a longer time to conceive as well as failure to conceive.

“There is also evidence that acute infection

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with BVD influences progesterone production during the oestrous cycle in cattle. Progesterone level is very important in supporting the survival and growth of embryos; lower levels are associated with reduced survival.”

Establishing whether or not BVD is in a herd is relatively easy with a variety of testing methods available; your vet can advise on which is best for your herd.

“Once you understand if BVD is an issue, you can take the appropriate course of action. Further testing may be necessary to identify PI animals (Persistently Infected) which should be culled out immediately,” he says.

A PI animal occurs when a pregnant dam is exposed to the virus during the first third of gestation and the calf is born alive.

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“Many people think that BVD is difficult to see, but BVD is a disease associated with lots of small signals of the presence of BVD in a herd, especially in the reproductive system,” Keith Cutler states.

Key BVD-related indicators: Calf effects and losses due to: • Abortions and premature births • Stillbirths • Birth of weak or dummy calves • Congenital birth defects, especially hindbrain and eye-related • Birth of small calves with poor growth rates Surveillance data suggests the levels of PIs in herds throughout Europe are: UK: 0.4-0.8% Ireland: 0.47% France: 1% Italy: 1% Spain: 1% “While these numbers may seem small, they represent a significant number of animals that we really could do without.

In Ireland for example, where they are well into an eradication programme, recent data shows there were just under 10,000 PIs left in the national herd; that is a lot of animals!” he adds. “Misguidedly holding on to a PI as she ‘looks ok’ or is by a good dam or sire is a recipe for disaster; she will infect other stock in the herd. There is also evidence that she can affect whole herd performance.

“A study in America evaluated the performance of groups of animals in a total study size of 21,743 calves. One or more

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PIs were identified in some groups, while other groups were PI-free; in total 15,348 were exposed to a PI animal,” Mr Cutler explains.

• Increased levels of calf diarrhoea and pneumonia associated with immunosuppression and secondary infections

Comparing cattle lots with direct exposure with those without direct exposure revealed significant improvements in all performance outcomes. Stock in the PI-free groups showed less diseases, grew better and had lower mortality rates. Economic analysis revealed that fatalities accounted for losses of $5.26/animal (£3.35) and performance losses were $88.26/animal (£56.29).

“As with all cattle health issues, the advice is to work with your vet to establish the disease status of your herd and develop a management and control programme accordingly.

This will include some type of testing (ear notch, bulk milk or blood) and ongoing regular surveillance supported with strict biosecurity, quarantining of bought in stock, double-fencing where necessary and, most likely, the use of an easy-to-use vaccine according to its protocol,” he remarks.

“The immune-suppression that circulating BVD virus causes in a herd is hard to link specifically to losses but the US study shows a clear affect and, in Scotland where producers are now well into an eradication programme, many comment that they see less pneumonia, scours, general ill-thrift and even mastitis. This unseen element of BVD should not be under-estimated,” Mr Cutler concludes.

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Contact Charlotte Grime 01488 657722/07787 551877 charlotte@ mgcomms.co.uk

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Weybrook Herefords Harold Hatt Weybrook Farm, Sherborne St. John, Basingstoke, Hants, RG24 9LE 01256 850 083 07836 702 277 haroldahatt@hotmail.com 2012 HEREFORD BREEDhere JOURN 91 fords AL91

HERD WINNERS - 2015

Boundless - Most Improved Eblex Herd The Boundless herd, owned by Barry and Hilary Myers from Godalming in Surrey, has been recognised by AHDB Beef & Lamb as the Most Improved Herd of Hereford cattle in England for 2015.

The award is presented by the AHDB Beef & Lamb Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the recorded herd that shows the greatest genetic gain for commercial characteristics over a 12-month period. There is a separate award for each of 10 UK breeds.

Establishing their suckler herd The Myers family bought Boundless Farm in 1987, where they farm 80 hectares (200 acres) in partnership with Barry’s brother Michael.

Barry and Michael had been brought up around beef cattle with their father managing a Shorthorn cross Hereford herd. “It was inevitable we would go into Herefords, as we had a history with the breed,” says Barry.

They began establishing a suckler herd, alongside Barry’s successful career in the construction business, until they became full-time farmers in 1996. Their 100 crossbred cows were sold in 2010 to make the herd a more manageable size, since then pedigree cow numbers have risen from 35 to 60.

“We stay with Herefords because they are easy to handle and in the past we have sold finished animals via a breed-related premium scheme, although today we prefer to sell locally,” says Barry, who is also a previous Chairman of the Hereford Cattle Society.

AI and ET bull boost genetic improvement The herd is now almost closed, with only the occasional bull purchased. The last one was three years ago.

Artificial Insemination (AI) is also used on a batch of 10 to 12 synchronised heifers each year to introduce new genetics.

In the past the Myers’ have also used embryo transfer (ET) and an embryo imported from Canada produced the bull Boundwood Route 66, who is behind much of the recent genetic improvement of the herd.

The bull has also confirmed the value of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs), explains Barry. “His EBVs for growth were very good and it gave us data showing the weight gains he was capable of passing on to his progeny. Without that information, we would not have been able to see what he offered in such detail.

“We have kept many of his progeny and they are calving with the same thickness on them.”

Performance recording data in demand The Myers have been performance recording with Breedplan for more than four years, weighing and scanning all their young stock. Prior to recording they were already weighing young stock at weaning and at 400 days, so it has required little extra effort with only one extra weighing plus ultrasound scanning.

“We see progress both in males and females using performance data to help with our breeding decisions,” says Barry. “Once you start using EBVs, you begin to see the benefits.” This is no doubt why he finds a demand for breeding values from buyers of their pedigree stock. Sales are made through Hereford Bull Sales and with their national and local breed society websites.

When it comes to selecting replacements for the herd, Barry

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“Boundwood Route 66 E.T.” - The Bull which has contributed the most to the Herd Improvement over the last 3 years

stresses that EBVs are “only part of a box of tools” he uses. A very high-ranking top-index bull might not be what the breed wants because he is not balanced. You have to consider the front, middle and back of the animal, as well as the growth rate, legs and ability to walk.

“To select bulls for breeding, we look for them to have both a Terminal Sire and Self-replacing Index, calculated from their EBV scores for various traits, in the top ten per cent of the breed and preferably in the top five per cent.

They must also have a solid looking head, good legs and walk square, with good testicles and length on the rump.”

He expects a carefully-selected bull to stay in the herd for an average of eight years or to be sold on for breeding.

Having an almost closed, high health status herd, bulls are rarely purchased, but when they are he also looks for a Milk EBV in the top 10 per cent of the breed as a minimum.

Female replacements need high Milk EBVs When selecting replacement females, the Milk EBV score is crucial, says Barry. “We also want her to be feminine, have good scale and be clean down the front with a deep, long body, but with a small udder and well-placed teats.”

However, future breeding plans include a smaller mature size on bulls, so cows reduce in scale and are easier to manage.

Herd feeding and management The breeding herd is run on a grass-based system, calving in two blocks from mid-November to December indoors and March to May outside. Calves are creep fed on a nut and cereal mix which is 14.5 per cent crude protein.

Progeny not sold for breeding are sold for beef at 16 to 18 months of age. The bulls are kept entire and finished indoors on a concentrate, barley and sugar beet mix, which is 13.5 per cent crude protein.

Show success The Myers continue to show cattle and have had many successes, particularly in the 1990s when they won the Royal Show Supreme Champion title. They now attend about six shows a year, only half the number they attended historically. Local shows, the Hereford National Poll Show, Hereford Show and Sales and Calf Shows remain key events in their calendar.

2015 - HERD WINNERS

BOUNDLESS POLL HEREFORDS B. & H. & M.R. Myers Winners of South of England Best Young Bull and Best Show Animal

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Our thanks to purchasers of Boundless Herefords Boundless Farm • Boundless Road • Brook • Nr. Godalming • Surrey GU8 5LF • Tel/Fax: (01428) 683077

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Hereford update at Wiltshire College, Lackham

By Philip Steans, Farm Manager In 2006 Wiltshire College, Lackham took delivery of 10 Hereford heifers from local breeders to establish a small herd of pedigree animals to run alongside the pedigree Limousin herd established in 1999. The objective was to not exactly compare the breeds, but to see how much the two breeds differ in their management, plus financial and physical results.

This was always going to be challenging especially with the college farm being split on two different units, three miles apart. In the first few years we established management protocols, but found it difficult to manage the herds separately as farm building layout was complicated (previously dairy cubicles) and the college also finish 150 cross-bred beef cattle at the same unit. Progress and focus was slow with farm location and lack of available time to spend on the project.

In 2013, we decided to house all the animals at the Home farm unit based at Wiltshire College, Lackham where the students could get full value out of all the livestock enterprises (dairy, beef, pigs and sheep). The rented farm buildings

Normanton 1 Lancelot

are now used for the storage of fertiliser, silage and straw and the Home farm units have seen some investment in livestock housing and building conversion, and is an ongoing project mostly achieved by farm staff plus students and finally completed this autumn. The next building phase for Home Farm is to expand the dry cow/heifer accommodation to release more building

Lackham purchased Herefords at the 2015 Spring Show & Sale at Hereford Mart

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space for the suckler herds to expand numbers and improve monitoring/recording and handling. Improving these facilities provide us with the ability to work on the showing of our Limousin and Hereford cattle, which the students thoroughly enjoy and increases the college’s profile within the farming industry.

FISHER

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Fisher 1 Jaguar J347 Sire: Fisher 1 Cracker. Born 01/03/12.TSI EBV +32. Pictured at NPS. Interbreed Male Champion at South of England Show, judged by breeder of continental cattle.

Semen available for UK and Export. Contact Reg Hutchings, Hereford Cattle Society (HCS) or UK Sires

Fisher 1 McCoy M411 Sire: Fisher 1 Jaguar / Dam: F1 Susan J343 To be offered for sale HCS April 2016

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Fisher 1 Monarch M414 Born 09-02-15 Sire: Fisher 1 Jaguar / Dam: Fisher 1 Susan M318

Member of AHVLA Herdsure - Breedplan Recorded Herd - 4 year TB Test Area.

Thank you to all purchasers of Fisher Herefords to whom we wish every success.

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Fisher Farm, South Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 1ND

Telephone: 01243 262252 Mobile: 07881 944394 Email: rj_hutchings@yahoo.com

Visitors welcome by appointment

In April 2015 we purchased a new Hereford bull, Normanton 1 Lancelot for 3200gns and two heifers Fisher 1 Orange L394 and Bosa 1 Eva 908 at the Spring Show & Sale at Hereford Market. Bosa 1 Eva being in calf and has just calved with a bull calf.

Normanton 1 Lancelot has a good pedigree and EBV’s as well as good conformation, both heifers are halter trained - ideal to demonstrate to the students on how to handle show animals. The herd size is currently nine, with some young stock, we have two of the original cows, two new purchases and five home bred animals.

Calving takes place in the spring, all the Herefords are in calf to ‘Lance’, in the last few years all the progeny have been finished, and this year’s progeny will be kept for potential selection for breeding and rearing of bulls for sale in the future.

Farm Facts 1690 acres Owned 520 acres, Contract farmed 450acres FBT 600 acres Annual lease 120 acres. 730 acres Arable growing Wheat, Barley OSR and maize. Permanent pasture, Leys on 960 acres.

160 Dairy cows average yield 9,400 litres MOPF £2025 40 bulling heifers, 60 yearling heifers 10 Hereford cows and progeny, 20 Limousin and progeny suckler cows.

180 beef cattle for rearing to finish, selling 64 direct to farm shops.

850 breeding ewes mainly Lleyn with Lleyn, Texel and Charolais Rams selling Lleyn rams, finished lambs selling 300 direct to Farm shop and rearing 300 replacements per year.

20 sows rearing progeny to 110kgs selling all to farm shop.

Small deer and poultry enterprises.

In addition to the pedigree animals we enhanced our range of finishing animals by purchasing forty Hereford cross calves in late April as three week old calves, they will be used to compare with our fifty Limousin crosses of the same age. They were turned out to grass in late June for the remainder of the summer then returned to housing in early October. The majority are heifers, the aim is to finish some for our direct sale market between 520 and 550kgs, we can compare carcase quality and value for money. They are all being fed on grass and maize silage with a small amount of straights to balance the ration.

The college runs the farm for the main benefit of students, everything we do has some element of student use although the units are managed as commercially as possible - subject to the size of each enterprise. The Herefords, although small in size, give a great comparison to the other beef breeds on the farm, unfortunately our intention has been dashed a little with showing these animals due to being locked up with TB recently. However, this won’t stop our aspirations to show in the future, it just makes it more difficult but with continual progress being made on the whole farm the future is looking bright at Wiltshire College.

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Philip Steans at Wiltshire College, Lackham

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LOWESMOOR Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 972 RESERVE CHAMPION OCTOBER SHOW AND SALE 2015 Calves born in 2015 sired by: Dorepoll 1 High Society 499 Lowesmoor 1 Krug 956 Lowesmoor 1 Falcon 654 Thank you to all customers who have purchased LOWESMOOR cattle this summer. We wish you every success.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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ENGLEFIELD HEREFORDS

Englefield 1 Catherine 4th.

Female show champion at Royal Berkshire Show 2015

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Stock for Sale Terry Perkins, Herd Manager 07747047128. email perkinsd4t4@hotmail.co.uk

Boundless 1 Judge Dorepoll 1 Keystone Kinglee 1 Kevin.

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

Traditional Hereford Breeders' Club

By Sarah Cook, Promotions Social Media Since the opening of the ‘Herefords – Original Population’ Facebook account in 2014, the page has gained over 4000 likes and built up a strong overseas following. We are extremely grateful to all the breeders who share photos and information about their Original Population cattle and hope that the community will continue to grow with the introduction of our Twitter account @ OPHerefords.

Summer Herd Visit Having only just moved from the Beds/Bucks border to their new home in Herefordshire, Willem van Beele and Susie Woods hosted a superb meeting and herd visit on 17th June. Members were treated to a fabulous buffet lunch and saw the cattle truly thriving in their natural setting amongst the farm’s wildflower grass meadows.

Exports The 2014 born Original Population calves resulting from the embryo export to Peter Hall’s Cotmore Herd in Australia have returned some excellent feedback this year, averaging lower birthweights and higher daily weight gains than his non-Traditional calves in the same group. Peter also represented the breed at the Royal Queensland Show in August, winning the bull calf pairs section with two of his embryo calves – Cotmore Richard IV and Cotmore William II. In other export news, Mrs Lida Stork once again purchased a new stock bull from the UK to join her growing herd of organic Traditional Hereford cattle in Holland. Albany Obama was exported

Cotmore Herefords in Australia with embryo calves (photo: P Hall)

to the Hof te Boekelo herd in October and will bring in some original Free Town bloodlines courtesy of his sire Upleadon Courtier.

Melton Mowbray Sale It was another successful sale for the Original Population Herefords at this year’s multi-breed event held at Melton Mowbray Market on 13th September. A top price of 1800 gns was paid for Laxfield Highwayman, a young bull from Mr Owen Smith sold to Mr K Siddorn to join the Dornley herd in Cheshire. Two young bulls were sold to average 1410 gns. The five females presented were all sold, with a top price of 1500 gns paid for maiden heifer Albany Lucille from F W Cook & Son. She and three more heifers went to Mrs D Morgan of Cheshire to add to the newly-formed Carden herd.

The next highest-priced heifer was Prestwood Judy from Mr C Ball, selling for 1400 gns to Leeds City Council. Five heifers sold to average 1174 gns.

Herouldmede cows enjoying their new setting in the Herefordshire wildflower meadows (photo: L Stork)

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BORESISLE HEREFORDS ORIGINAL POPULATION ‘TRADITIONAL’ (*) HEREFORDS

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In the last five years semen & embryos have been exported from British original population Traditional Herefords by members of the Traditional Hereford Breeders Club to Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Holland.

New enquiries this year from Brazil, USA, Uruguay, France and South Africa They still have the HEREFORDS’ HISTORIC VIRTUES ** • WILL FATTEN ON GRASS & POOR FORAGE • ADAPTABLE HARDY & NON DEMANDING • EASY CALVERS • GOOD MILKING & MOTHERING QUALITIES • GOOD TEMPERAMENT & EASY HANDLING • PRODUCES FINE MARBLED FULL FLAVOURED BEEF

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JUST WHAT WE NEED FOR OUR COMMERCIAL ORGANIC RETAIL & BUTCHERY BUSINESS QUALITY HEIFERS & YOUNG BULLS FROM QUALITY GENETICS FOR SALE Come & Visit us. We would love to see you. David & Juliet Fenton.

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SHOWS - 2015

Shropshire County Show

Normanton 1 Lionel enjoys his second visit to Shropshire!

Normanton 1 Lionel bred and exhibited by TD & WT Livesey, Leicestershire took the Shropshire County Show Breed Championship under the watchful eye of Judge Mr Richard Dorrell. This follows an earlier visit to Shropshire in December 2014 when he stood Supreme Champion at the ever popular Christmas Calf Show held at Shrewsbury Market.

Seventeen month old “Lionel”, out of former Hereford Female of the Year Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 and by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy, had earlier taken the Grand Male Championship. Success for Normanton 1 Lionel, who was expertly shown by Darragh McManus, didn’t stop there - as he went on to take the Native Inter-breed Championship.

Standing Reserve In the Male Championship was promising 13 month old bull, Frenchstone P. 1 Eric bred by LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon. “Eric” is by Dorepoll 1 499 High Society and out of Frenchstone P. 1 Diva.

There was further success for Mr Phil Williams, Alderoak Herefords with Frenchstone P. 1 Dood the current Bull & Poll Bull of the Year, when he finished first in the Class Born on, or between 1st September 2012 and 30th June 2013. “Dood”, who is out Frenchstone P. 1 Jenny is another son of Dorepoll 1 499 High Society. In the following bull class MJ Clark took the red rosette with 20 month old Lowesmoor 1 Krug. “Krug” is all home breeding, out of Lowesmoor 1 Niki 716 and by Lowesmoor 1 Gauloise.

Supreme & Grand Male Champion Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey, Normanton Herefords Leicestershire

In the Cow Class, first place went to TD & WT Livesey with four year old cow Normanton 1 Fistulina 3rd with her calf at foot.

“Fistulina 3rd is by Normanton 1 Fistulina D55 and by former Bull &

Taking the Reserve Supreme Championship was the Grand Female Champion, the stylish 2 year old heifer Clipston Tiara R16 owned and exhibited by PRJ & LR Vincent, Pulham Herefords. “Tiara”, who is out of Clipston Tiara G17 and by Auckvale Grandee 943G, made the long trip from Diss, Norfolk worthwhile.

The Reserve Female Championship was awarded to Sky High Herefords with nineteen month old Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th. This success for “Jennefer 15th”, who is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by current Bull of the Year Solpoll 1 Gilbert, followed her Reserve Intermediate Championship at the National Calf Show 2014.

Grand Male Championship line-up

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Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion Clipston Tiara R16 from PRJ & LR Vincent, Pulham Herefords

2015 - SHOWS Poll Bull of the Year, Normanton 1 Eastern Promise. Miss Heather Whittaker won a first prize card with 15 month old Coley 1 Bonnie 322, expertly shown by Natasha Beech. Completing the first prize winners in the female classes, was Frenchstone P. 1 Ella from LR & AM Ayre. Twelve month old “Ella”, out of Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle, like her stablemate “Eric”, is by Dorepoll 1 499 High Society.

It was back to Normanton Herefords for the other major accolades of the day, when they took both the Best Pair of Animals and Best Group of Three. Standing Reserve in both categories were local breeders Messrs MJ & HM Timmis, Baschurch, Shropshire.

Phil Williams receives the First Proze Rosette for Frenchstone P. 1 Dood

Boomer Birch of Sky High Herefords aptly parading in front of the Cogent stand with the Reserve Grand Female Champion Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

Class winner Lowesmoor 1 Krug from MJ Clark, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Judge Richard Dorrell with Natasha Beech and Coley 1 Bonnie 322 from Miss Heather Whittaker

Best Group of Three from TD & WT Livesey, Normanton Herefords

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Royal Bath & West Show Ayre apparent King "Eric" is crowned Champion

Frenchstone P. 1 Eric from LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon, took the Grand Male and Supreme Championships at the Royal Bath & West judged by young Hereford Breeder Mr William Livesey, Normanton Herefords. Thirteen month old “Eric” who is out of a home-bred cow Frenchstone P. 1 Diva and by 2012 Reserve Hereford Bull of the Year Dorepoll 1 499 High Society, boasts good figures for growth and retail beef yield.

Following Frenchstone P. 1 Eric all the way, and fresh from his success at the Devon County Show, was another thirteen month old bull Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong who took the Reserve Grand Male and Breed Championships. “Kingkong”, who is out of Coverwood 1 Careful 200 and by thrice Royal Ulster Supreme Champion Solpoll 1 Dynamite, was bred and exhibited by local breeders K Prettejohn and A Kerslake, Wellington, Somerset.

Taking the honours in the Senior Bull Class was 2014 Royal Bath & West Supreme Champion, five year old Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion bred and owned by RA & VA Mitchell, Dorchester, Dorset. There was more success for the Lanscombe herd when they took the Best Pair of Animals with two young bulls Lanscombe 1 Quasimodo and Lanscombe 1 Quartz and the Best Group of Three bred by an Exhibitor, when the two young bulls teamed up with their two year old stablemate heifer Lanscombe 1 Pixie.

Best Group of Three bred by an exhibitor went to Lanscombe Herefords

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Supreme Champion Frenchstone P. 1 Eric from LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon

In a strong Female Section, Frenchstone Herefords again came to the fore taking the Grand Female Championship with Frenchstone P. 1 Ella. Twelve month old “Ella”, out of Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle is also by Dorepoll 1 499 High Society and has a Self-Replacing Index and Terminal Sire Index in the Top 10% of the Breed.

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Supreme Championship presentation, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Natasha Beech with Frenchstone P. 1 Eric, Breeder Richard Gray & Judge William Livesey.

The Reserve Female Championship went to Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 972 from Mr Michael Clark, Lowesmoor Herefords, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. “Sylvan 972” is out of Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 601 and by Superior Carcase Sire Fisher 1 Ensign E254 who was sold for the top price at Society’s Spring Show & Sale in 2010.

Mike Clark also took first prize in the Heifers born in 2013 Class

with Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 935, a two year old heifer sired by Lowesmoor 1 Garret.

In the Senior Cow Class, Breed stalwart, Mr Les Gould, Shaftesbury, Dorset, took the blue rosette with Baybridge 1 Felicity and her calf at foot. Six year old “Felicity” is out of Baybridge 1 Duchess and by Dendor 1 Unicorn. 刀伀䜀䔀刀

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Royal Three Counties Show 'Kingkong' climbs to the top!

What a fantastic Royal Three Counties Show it was for the Hereford Breed, winning three out of the four Major Interbreed Competitions and Reserve in the other.

The Hereford Breed was awarded the Best Native Inter-breed Pair, before competing with the Continentals, to take the Overall Best Pair Inter-breed Championship. The young Hereford pair, selected

by Breed Judge Melissa Roberts, was made up of the Supreme & Grand Male Champion, Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong from K Prettejohn & A Kerslake, Wellington, Somerset and the Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion Coley 1 Bonnie 322 from Miss H Whittaker, Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Fourteen month old Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong then went on to compete in the Individual Inter-breed Championships, finishing First in the Native Inter-breed and Reserve in the Overall Inter-breed Championships. These successes were all the more commendable given the number of beef breed entries, with some Breeds holding their National Shows at this year’s event.

Prior to the excitement of the Inter-breed Competitions, Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong had to earn his stripes in a very strong line-up of Herefords, as once again, the Herefords topped the entries for all beef breeds. He was judged by Melissa Roberts, Baschurch, Shropshire as her Breed Champion after taking the Junior and Grand Male Championships. “Kingkong”, bred

Supreme Champion Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong from K Prettejohn & A Kerslake

and exhibited by Keith Prettejohn and Angela Kerslake, is out of Coverwood 1 Careful 200 and by Solpoll 1 Dynamite. This is the latest success in what has been a wonderful show season for this highly respected and promising young bull.

Standing Reserve to “Kingkong” was the Grand & Junior Female Champion Coley 1 Bonnie 322 bred and exhibited by Miss Heather Whittaker, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Sixteen months old “Bonnie 322”, out of home bred cow Coley 1 Bonnie and by former Bull of the Year Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe, was expertly exhibited by professional showman Andrew Hughes.

Another animal standing Reserve to Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong was 2015 Shropshire County Show Breed Champion Normanton 1 Lionel in both the Junior and Grand Male Championships.

Seventeen months old “Lionel”, out of former Female of the Year Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 and by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy, was bred and exhibited by TD & WT Livesey, Normanton Herefords, Leicestershire.

Coley 1 Bonnie 322, from Miss H Whittaker, was judged Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion

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The Senior Male Championship went to young Hereford breeder Jim Speirs, representing Speirs Farms Ltd, Luton, Bedfordshire, with Pepperstock 1 Kinglsey. “Kinglsey” is out Boundless 1 Venus 1064 and by Kinglee 1 Gangster. Taking the Reserve Senior Male Championship was Dieulacresse Goodenough from T.A. Spooner of Leek, Staffordshire. “Goodenough” is out of Dieulacresse Dowager 17th and by Westwood Advancer.

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The Senior Male Championship went to Jim Speirs with Pepperstock 1 Kingsley

Adam Henson catching up with Breed President Gerald Blandford around the Hereford judging ring

In the female section, as per the males, it was the younger animals who dominated proceedings. Twenty month old Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th from B Birch & G Brindley, Sky High Herefords, Staffordshire, took the Reserve Junior & Grand Female Championships. “Jennefer 15th” is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by current Sire of the Year, Solpoll 1 Gilbert.

In the Senior Female Championship it was two local breeders and fellow Council representatives for the Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association, Mark Roberts and Phillip Allman who took the Championships. Successful show cow, six year old Bromley 1 Vanessa 468 from M & M Roberts, Hoarwithy, Herefordshire took the Championship rosette. “Vanessa 468” is out of Hawkesbury 1 Vienna and by Dorepoll 1 Crown Royal. Standing Reserve was Greenyards 1 Beata K239 from PJ & AC Allman, Sutton St Nicholas, Herefordshire. “Beata K239” is out of Dendor 1 Beata 9th and by stock sire Greenyards 1 Flynn.

Supreme Inter-breed Pair Champions. Coley 1 Bonnie 322 with Andrew Hughes and Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong with Angela Kerslake, alongside Judge Angus Stovold

In the Best Pair of Exhibitor owned animals by the Same Sire the red ticket went to TD & WT Livesey, with N & L Holdsworth in second place and M Shaw in third position. In the Group of Three it was Englefield Home Farms who took the honours with Mrs I Jennings in Runner-up spot.

Judge Melissa Roberts gave all the animals a fair assessment despite the largest entry of any beef breed

Mark & Maddy Roberts with Senior Female Champion Bromley 1 Vanessa 468 & calf at foot, waiting for the Grand Female Championship to commence

Englefield Home Farms who took the Best Group of Three Animals

Native Inter-breed Champion Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

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Powys Hereford Breeders' Dominate the National Stock Judging Competition Powys Hereford Breeders’ cleaned-up at the National Hereford Stock-judging Competition, held in-conjunction with the Royal Three Counties Show, taking all the major awards.

In essence the competition comprises of three groups of four cattle which are judged and placed in order, with 50 points on offer for each category.

It was father and son, Glenn and Tom Pritchard who took the two individual awards at this highly competitive competition, with a record number of 25 teams of three entering from across the UK. Glenn received the Midland & East Anglia Trophy for the Highest Overall Score with 141 out of a maximum of 150 points and young Tom took the Under 26 Trophy with 121 points. Glenn and Tom also joined up with Ms Helen Macleod to represent the Powys Hereford Breeders’ Club where they recorded the highest combined score to also take the Team Trophy.

In second place was a team from the local area. Representing the HCBA were the Watkins family from Ocle Pychard, made up of father Greg and his two sons, John & Allan.

In third position was a team from the South Western Hereford Association which included; Edward Mills, Mike Harris and Jo Compton.

In second place were a team from the HCBA. Pictured is John Watkins receiving their prize money from John Kemp. Other members of the successful team, and making it a family affair, were Greg and Allan Watkins.

The winning team from Powys Hereford Breeders’ Club. From left to right, Glenn Pritchard, Helen Macleod, Master Judge John Kemp & Tom Pritchard

Finishing in a creditable fourth place was Alison Allman, David Makin and Caroline Davies representing another team from the HCBA. Once again the Hereford Cattle Society would like to thank the help and co-operation of breeders and stockmen who were willing to prepare and bring out their animals for the competition. The Society’s Chairman Richard Mann once again was instrumental in making sure everything went to plan.

Glenn Pritchard receives the trophy for the highest overall individual score

A record 25 teams of three entered the National Stock Judging Competition in 2015

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Tom Pritchard receiving the trophy for the highest individual Young Member score

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Royal Highland Show

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Miss Heather Whittaker, Coley Herefords, Halifax, West Yorkshire took the Supreme Championship at the Royal Highland Show with two year old bull Sky High 1 Korker. This young bull has had an impressive show record over the past twelve months and has equally impressive performance recorded figures along with a good pedigree. “Korker” is out of 2012 Female of the Year Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34 and by well-known sire Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide.

Standing Reserve to Sky High 1 Korker in the Grand Male Championship was fourteen month old Junior Male Champion Frenchstone P. 1 Eric from LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon.

This is the latest success for young “Eric” who has had an impressive show season to date. He is out of Frenchstone P. 1 Diva and by 2012 Reserve Hereford Bull of the Year, Dorepoll 1 499 High Society. To complete the male section, the Reserve Junior Male Championship went to Auckvale Lotto 1380L bred and exhibited

by W & R Kemp & Sons, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Fifteen month old “Lotto 1380L” is all home breeding out of Auckvale Curly 765E and by Auckvale Advance 790E.

Supreme Champion Sky High 1 Korker owned & exhibited by Miss Heather Whittaker

Striding out here is Reserve Grand & Junior Male Champion Frenchstone P. 1 Eric from LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon

Judge William Haire, Co. Antrim going through another good class of young females.

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Supreme Championship presentation, from left to right, Judge William Haire, Showman Andrew Hughes with Sky High Korker, Owner Miss Heather Whittaker and Breed President Gerald Blandford.

However, it was from the female classes where the Reserve Supreme and Overall Junior Champions were to be found by Judge William Haire, Crumlin, County Antrim, N.I. Grand & Senior Female Champion, Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 with her strong bull calf at foot, from JRB Wilson & Sons, Kelso, Scottish Borders, who took the Reserve Supreme Championship. Seven year old “Plum A84 E37” is out of Romany 1 Plum 41H A37 and

Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 from JRB Wilson & Sons, Kelso, took the Reserve Supreme Championship

Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 from JRB Wilson & Sons was judged Overall Junior Champion

by thrice Sire of the Year Baybridge 1 Atlas. The Reserve Senior Female Champion, Baldinnie 1 Cathy 40th, from W, P & K Wason, Lochgelly, Fife, took the Reserve Grand Female Championship.

Twenty seven month old “Cathy 40th” is out of Baldinnie 1 Cathy 31st and by successful sire Baldinnie 1 Orient.

The Junior Female Championship went to another Romany animal, this time sixteen month old Romany 1 Lucy RE K42. “Lucy RE 42”, who is out of Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 and by Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st, later she went on to take the Overall Junior Championship, pipping Junior Male Champion Frenchstone P. 1 Eric into Reserve.

The Reserve Junior Female Championship went to Coley 1 Millie 332 from Miss Heather Whittaker. “Millie 332”, out of Reydon 1 Missie 53, is another promising female by 2012 Bull of the Year, Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe.

The final class of the day, the Best Pair of Animals bred by an Exhibitor belonged to W&R Kemp & Sons when they took the red rosette with two highly regarded bulls, class winner Auckvale Lottery 1362L and Auckvale Lotto 1380L. “Lotto” and “Lottery” had already been exposed to the public when they appeared on the Hereford Breed stand at Beef Expo 2015. In Reserve place with two young heifers was Miss H Whittaker, which capped another productive day’s work for the West Yorkshire breeder.

W & R Kemp, County Durham, took the Best Pair of Animals bred by an Exhibitor. Pictured with the Breed President are, William Kemp, left and John Kemp.

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Great Yorkshire Show Boom! Boom! - It's Jennefer again....

Fresh from her Inter-breed success at Cheshire County Show it was 21 month old Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th from Boomer Birch and Graham Brindley, Weston, Stafford who took the silverware at the Great Yorkshire Show, including the prestigious Leeds Smithfield Club’s Perpetual Challenge Trophy. Judge Mr Bernard Rimmer made this stylish heifer his Overall Junior, Grand Female and Supreme Champion.

“Jennefer 15th”, who is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by Solpoll 1 Gilbert has EBV’s in the top 10% for the Breed for 200 & 400 Day Growth and Rib Fat in the top 5%.

Standing reserve to Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th all the way in the Junior, Female and Supreme Championships was 21 month old Coley 1 Clara 315 from local breeder Miss H Whittaker, Halifax, West Yorkshire. “Clara 315” is out of Barbern 1 Claret 2nd and by successful sire Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe. It was a marvellous show for Miss Heather Whittaker as she also gained two first prize rosettes with 2015 Three Counties Grand Female Champion Coley 1 Bonnie 322 and in the youngest heifer class with Coley 1 Millie 332.

Like “Clara” both females are by former Bull of the Year Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe.

The magnificent Leeds Smithfield Club's Perpetual Trophy on display

Breed Champion Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th from B Birch & G Brindley

The accolades didn’t stop there for Miss Whittaker as she was also awarded the Best Group of Three (property of the same exhibitor) and Best Pair of Animals by the same sire. Standing reserve in both classes was G Harvey, Harveybros Herefords, Balfron, Glasgow.

Reserve Supreme Champion Coley 1 Clara 315 from Miss H Whittaker

Coley Herefords took the Best Group of Three owned by an Exhibitor.

From left to right, Twm Jones, Miss Heather Whittaker and Ianto Jones.

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Boomer Birch with his beloved “Jennefer” - man & beast in harmony!

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Reserve Inter-breed Bythwood Pairs, Romany 1 Lion with Robert Wilson & Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th with professional showman Keith Jempson

Presenting the Reserve Supreme Championship, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Showman Andrew Hughes with Coley 1 Clara 315, Breeder Miss H Whittaker, Judge Bernard Rimmer.

The female classes were particularly strong at this ever popular show, providing the Judge with a tough task. Collecting a red ticket in Cow, born before 1 January was six year old Pinmoor 1 Gem from T & D Harrison, Stocksfield, Northumberland. “Gem” is out

Pinmoor 1 Cleo and by, another Blakelaw sire, this time Blakelaw 1 Zodiac.

The show commenced with the Senior Bull Class and it was Cleland 1 Jackson who stood top of the line. “Jackson” bred and exhibited

by AE Nesbitt Farms Ltd, Hungerford, Berkshire then went on to take the Grand Male Championship. This powerful three year old bull is out of Cleland 1 Clover 4th and by former Great Yorkshire Show Inter-breed Champion Romany 1 Captain. Taking the Reserve Grand Male Championship was Junior Bull 15 month old Romany 1 Lion from JRB Wilson & Sons, Kelso, Scottish Borders.

Later “Lion” teamed up with Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th to take the Reserve Inter-breed Championship in the Bythewood Pairs.

In the youngest bull class, Bulls Born on or between 1 September 2013 and 31st March 2014, it was the much admired Auckvale Lottery 1362L from W & R Kemp & Sons, Bishop Auckland, County Durham who came out on top. “Lottery 1362L”, who is out of Auckvale Curly 834 and by Auckvale Gladiator 916G has a tremendous set of performance recorded figures culminating with both Terminal Sire and Self-replacing Indices in the top 1% for the Breed.

Grand & Senior Male Champion Cleland 1 Jackson from AE Nesbitt Farms Ltd

There was a further Inter-breed award to continue a great summer for the Breed, when the Hereford team consisting of Cleland 1 Jackson, Pinmoor 1 Gem, Romany 1 Lion and Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th were judged Reserve Inter-breed Team of Four.

Reserve Inter-breed Team of Four Champions

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Royal Welsh Show

Kingkong takes Breed & Inter-breed Championships Fifteen month old Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong from K Prettejohn & A Kerslake, Wellington, Somerset took the Supreme Championship at the Royal Welsh Show, to add to a string of summer show successes. Earlier in the day Judge Mr John Kemp made “Kingkong”, who is out of Coverwood 1 Careful 200 and by well-known sire Solpoll 1 Dynamite, his Junior and Grand Male Champion.

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong was awarded the Junior Native and Reserve Overall Inter-breed Championships judged by Mr E L L Williams, Tywyn, Gwynedd.

Standing Reserve to Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong was Grand Female Champion 21 month old Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th, fresh from her success at the Cheshire and Great Yorkshire Shows. Owned and exhibited by B Birch & G Brindley, Weston, Staffordshire, “Jennefer 15th” is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by current Bull of the Year Solpoll 1 Gilbert. Additionally, there was Inter-breed success for “Jennefer 15th” when she teamed up with 21 month old Coley 1 Clara 315 from Miss H Whittaker, West Yorkshire and 18 month old Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey, Leicestershire to take the Marks & Spencer Native Inter-breed Group of Three, judged by Douglas Robothom, Ystrad Meurig.

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong the Supreme Champion and Native Inter-breed Junior Champion from K Prettejohn & A Kerslake

Herefords were once again Native Inter-breed Group of Three Champions

Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th from B Birch & G Brindley

The inter-breed awards just kept coming - and what a day it was for the Harvey Team, who made the long journey down from Glasgow, first they took the Native Exhibitor-owned Group of Three and Reserve Overall Championships with what Judge William Bedell described as three “sweet” animals. Later twenty year old

Sophie Harvey inaugural Inter-breed Young Handler Champion

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Native Inter-breed Exhibitor Owned Group of Three Champions from Harveybros Herefords

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Prominent Junior Sire Normanton 1 Lionel, an ET, out of Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 and by Dendor 1 Harindoroquy had been judged Reserve Grand Male Champion - following “Kingkong” all the way, including his Class, Junior and Grand Male Championships.

Other male red tickets went to Senior bull Cleland 1 Jackson from AE Nesbitt Farms Ltd. Three year old “Jackson” is out Cleland 1 Clover 4th and by former Royal Highland Inter-breed Champion Romany 1 Captain.

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Reserve Grand Male Champion Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey

In the Class Bulls born 1st September & 31st December 2013 it was Free Town Landmark who came out on top. 21 month old Landmark is out Free Town Decent and by former Horned Bull of the Year Free Town Hannibal. There was further success for the well-known Free Town herd when Free Town Liberator took first prize in the class of bulls born after 1st May 2014.

Taking the Reserve Female Championship was Glenvale 1 Polly 478 from TG & EI Thorne, Royal Welsh Show stalwarts’ from Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. Two year old “Polly 478”, expertly shown

by Non Thorne, is out of Glenvale 1 Polly 309 and by Romany 1 Fulcrum.

The Supreme Championship presentation, from L to R, Judge John Kemp, Keith Prettejohn and son Thomas, Angela Kerslake with Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong and Breed President Gerald Blandford.

In the remaining female classes there was further successes for promising young heifers; Coley 1 Bonnie 322 from Miss H Whittaker and Frenchstone P. 1 Ella from LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon. Seventeen month old “Bonnie 322” is out of Coley 1 Bonnie and by former Bull of the Year Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe.

Fourteen month old “Ella” is out of Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle and by Dorepoll 1 499 High Society.

During the period of judging the Hereford Cattle Society had an official visit from a high powered delegation from Kazakhstan.

The party included H.E. Mr Erzhan Kazykhanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the UK, Mr Almas Batanov, Adviser (Agriculture) to the First Deputy Prime Minister, Mr

Reserve Grand Female Champion Glenvale 1 Polly 478 from TG & EI Thorne Chairman Richard Mann(left) & David Deakin meet with a delegation from Kazakhstan

Judge John Kemp presiding over another strong class of females.

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SHOWS - 2015 Rakhmet Bainakov, Chairman, JSC Food Contract Corporation and Mr Aidarbek Khojanazarov, Deputy Chairman, JSC Kazagro.

The delegates were looking at a number of areas of agriculture including different breeds of livestock. The visit was in preparation for President Nazarbayev’s visit to the UK, where he will meet with Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss mutually beneficial trade negotiations.

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Exports With the strength of the exchange rate in favour of the UK Pound, the export trade has been relatively quiet.

countries – Czech Republic, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, Estonia, Germany and Turkey.

As usual the main movement of live cattle has been into the Republic of Ireland, together with an animal or two exported to Denmark and Holland.

The embryo trade included a small consignment of Traditional Herefords being shipped to Australia – a consignment that had been purchased previously and thought to have been exported has now actually gone.

There was also a consignment of 25 embryos – Miniature Herefords exported to Norway by M. & L. Gough of Chater Valley Herefords, Pilton, Rutland.

On the semen front, we have provided documentation for over 3,500 straws of semen which have been exported to the following

Romany 1 Lawbreaker

Fisher 1 Jaguar J347

Moorside 1 Joseph

Hereford Breeders' Associations and Clubs U.K. Dyfed Hereford Breeders' Club

North of England H.B.A.

Hereford Cattle Breeders' Association

North Wales Hereford Breeders' Club South of England Hereford Breeders' /Clwb Henffordd Gogledd Cymru Association

Hereford Stockmen's Club

Northern Ireland H.B.A.

Midlands and East Anglia H.B.A.

Powys Hereford Breeders' Club

Secretary: Mrs. L. Roderick The Bank Farm, Scurlage Castle, Scurlage, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1BA.

Secretary: Mrs. A. J. Allman Amberley Court, Sutton St. Nicholas, Herefordshire, HR1 3BX Secretary: Mrs. H.M. Timmis Moor Farm, Ruyton Road, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2BA.

Scottish Hereford Breeders' Association

Secretary: Mrs. J. Cooper 24 Jubilee Road, Walmer Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5QY.

Secretary: Mrs. P. Wason 1 Balbuthie Cottage, Elie, Leven, Fife, KY9 1EX.

Secretary: Mrs. N. Jones Bryn Awel, Tynlon, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 3LX.

Secretary: Miss A. Hewlett 1 The Courtyard, Ruckmans, Ruckmans Lane, Oakwood Hill, Surrey, RH5 5ND.

Secretary: Mr. P. Beatty Tirelugan Lodge, 15 Tirelugan Road, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT69 6DB.

Secretary: Mr. A.L. Pittam Secretary: Mr. G. Pritchard 38 Ashby Road, Woodlands, Braunston, Daventry, Tramway, Hirwaun, Northants, Aberdare, NN11 7HE. CF44 9NU.

South Western Hereford Association

Secretary: Mr. M.J. Harris Remedy House, Hilfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BD.

Traditional Hereford Breeders' Club

Secretary: Mr. D.F. Fenton Honour Farm, St. Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6TJ.

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National Horned Show

Free Town have a storming Show as "Maelstrom" takes the Supreme title!

Ten month old Free Town Maelstrom from RA Bradstock & Partners, Tarrington, Herefordshire led the plaudits at the National Horned Hereford Show, Tenbury Wells. Over 80 quality Herefords were forward in a highly competitive event, which exuded a truly international flavour. Cattle containing genetics from all over the world including Australia, United States of America and Canada were judged by South African born PJ Budler, now living in Texas.

However, it was local breeders RA Bradstock & Partners who took most of the silverware on offer with their promising bull calf Free Town Maelstrom, who has a Terminal Sire Index and Self-replacing Index in the Top 10% for the Breed. “Maelstrom”, who is out of Free Town Bequest and by Irish bred bull Bowmont Storm A584, also took the Junior and Grand Male Championships. There was further success for the world renowned Free Town herd when they took the Reserve Grand Female Championship with Reserve Senior Female Champion Free Town Glowing. Three year old “Glowing” is out of Free Town Gratuity and by successful sire Australian bred Mawarra Vice Admiral.

Taking most of the silverware was RA Bradstock & Ptnrs with their Supreme Champion Free Town Maelstrom

Lamborghini, EL Lewis & Son, Dilwyn, Herefordshire in Reserve.

Sixteen month old “Lotto 1380L” is out of Auckvale Curly 765E and

by Auckvale Advance 790E. Fifteen month old class winner Haven Lamborghini is out Haven Splendour 25th and by 2010 Grand Male Champion Haven Cavalier.

In the Senior Male category it was another Haven bull which came to the fore, with Haven Hotspur jointly owned by PRJ & LR Vincent, Diss, Norfolk and EL Lewis & Son, taking the Senior Championship.

Four year old “Hotspur” is out of Haven Curly 72nd and is another top progeny by the very successful Mawarra Vice Admiral.

In Reserve was five year old Dieulacresse Goodenough from Messrs Spooner, Leek, Staffordshire & R Westaway, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. “Goodenough” is out of Dieulacresse Dowager 17th and by 2009 Royal Three Counties Inter-breed Champion Westwood Advancer.

Free Town Glowing took the Reserve Grand Female Championship.

Pictured with “Glowing” are Tony Bradstock, Breed President Gerald Blandford & Judge PJ Budler

Earlier in the day, RA Bradstock & Partners also took the Best Exhibitor Bred Pair of Calves Trophy with Church Preen - AR Owen, Church Stretton, Shropshire, in second place and Dieulacresse Messrs Spooner, Leek, Staffordshire in third position.

A marvellous day was complete for Free Town Herefords when they were presented with the Dick Adams trophy for ‘Horned Hereford Herd of the Year 2015’.

There was more success for the striking Senior Male Champion Haven Hotspur when he was judged by “PJ” as his Reserve Grand Male Champion.

Throughout a long day of judging those around the show ring were entertained by commentator Clive Davies with his wit and timely anecdotes. However, ringsiders, breeders and stockmen alike couldn’t be failed to be impressed by Judge PJ Budler’s detailed analysis of each animal in each class and the selection of his Champions. He gave a superb demonstration of judging etiquette, style and excellent commentary.

In the female section, it was Senior Female Champion Heath

Standing reserve to Free Town Maelstrom in the Junior Championship was 10 month old Church Preen Muldoon, from AR Owen. “Muldoon” is out of Church Preen Prunella H024 and by Dieulacresse Foremost.

The Church Preen herd were not to be out done when they were awarded the Tithebarn Perpetual Cup for the Best Group of Three – bred by the same exhibitor. Standing Reserve were Auckvale - W & R Kemp & Sons Bishop Auckland, Durham with Lowergrove P Snell & L Ferguson, Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire in third place.

Moving on to the Intermediate section, it was Auckvale Lotto 1380L from W & R Kemp & Sons who took the Championship with Haven

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The Best Group of Three bred by the same Exhibitor went to AR Owen

2015 - SHOW AND SALES

Auckvale Lottery 1362L winner of the Breedplan Recorded Class, judged

by Boomer Birch (left) NHSC Chairman Richard Mann presents a gift to Judge PJ Budler

House Curly 3rd with her five month old calf at foot, Heath House Curly 5th, from R & E Lywood, Craven Arms, Shropshire who took the Grand Female Championship and with it the Sir Archer Baldwin Perpetual Cup. “Curly 3rd”, expertly shown by Mark Chandler, is out of Haven Curly 86th and is also sired by Mawarra Vice Admiral.

There were more awards for the Heath House herd when they took the Intermediate Female Championship with another Mawarra Vice Admiral daughter, Heath House Lou Lou. Seventeen month old “Lou Lou” is out of Haven Curly 122nd. In Reserve was 19 month old Free Town Beverley from RA Bradstock & Partners. “Beverley” is out of Free Town Belief and by Free Town Maximus.

The day closed with a highly competitive Young Handler Class.

The three age groups were judged by William Livesey, Normanton Herefords, Leicestershire.

The results for the Young Handlers were as follows: Section 19-26 Andrew Whitlow Felicity James

Richard Whitlow

Section 14-18 Naomi Lewis (Overall Champion – taking the Dendor Show Stick) Lana Charge Alex McGrath Section under 14 Jack Lake Jack Chilvers

Isabal Cummings

Completing the female section and taking the Junior Championship and the Morris Powell Memorial Trophy was 10 month old Auckvale Peach 1443M from W & R Kemp. “Peach 1443M” is out of Auckvale Peach 964G and by herd sire Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1131H. Standing Reserve was HighHedges Blossom 8-14 from National Hereford Show Club Hon. Secretary Mrs S Cowle, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Eleven month old “Blossom 8-14” is out of Lowergrove Blossom and by Border Burlington J35.

The National Horned Show commenced with the Breedplan Recorded Bull Class, overseen by guest Judge Boomer Birch.

Taking the Westaway Cup with the highest score of 80 points – calculated from a combination of points awarded by the Judge and for each bull’s Terminal Sire Index, was Auckvale Lottery 1362L, W & R Kemp & Sons, with Haven Lamborghini, EL Lewis & Son in Reserve and Free Town Landmark, RA Bradstock in third position.

Judge's comments......

When I was invited to judge the 2015 National Hereford Show in Tenbury Wells I was both humbled and excited by the opportunity. I understood that the task at hand was going to be more than just one of the 12 shows I’d judge around the World in 2015. I understood the significance of the occasion and the Show Judge PJ Budler from Texas, USA history that surrounds the venue. I had keenly studied and followed the Breed and its development in England from the age of eight or nine. Being asked for my opinion at the very source of where the breed began is an honour that I will always cherish.

Naomi Lewis was judged Best Overall Young Handler. She can be seen here receiving the Dendor Show stick from Sian Jones and Judge William Livesey

I had visited the National Show in 1999 in the capacity of stockman for Ervie Herefords, where we showed 10 head in a very competitive show of high quality animals.

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Junior, Grand & Supreme Champion Free Town Maelstrom

Senior & Grand Female Champion Heath House Curly 3rd

I was hoping to be able to sort through similar quality as a Judge.

The cattle were presented expertly with very few being over or under conditioned. The handlers were courteous, capable and professional.

I have been blessed to travel to, work and judge cattle in 52 countries around the world and I have witnessed the impact that the Hereford has made in various shapes, sizes and forms literally all over the globe.

I would encourage the breeders to keep breeding to the strength of the Breed. (Use what you’ve got - Forget what you’re not).

Regardless of what country I’m sorting cattle in or what breed I’m judging I always take the following philosophies into the ring with me.

Early maturity, easy fleshing ability, fertility, docility, carcase quality... these are all Hereford traits that will keep the Breed buoyant and the breeders in business.

- Cattle need to be able to eat, walk and reproduce

The Hereford will never be a Simmental or a Charolais... and nor does it need to.

- Profitability in any cattle enterprise is influenced primarily by fertility, longevity and efficiency - Quality cattle come in all shapes and sizes. It’s easy to make a big one or a small one. It takes skill and stockmanship to make a good one.

Throughout the mornings judging I was able to find cattle that fit these three parameters in every class I judged, which is certainly not always the case when judging a cattle show.

There was certainly variation of type and kind within the classes.

This is not a bad thing necessarily, as versatility and variety within a breed allow it to change direction when necessary.

It was such a pleasure to work with Robert Thomas who had the ring moving swiftly all day. His knowledge of the breed as well as his professional approach made for a fun day.

If the Breed plays to its strengths, it can contribute in a massive way to feeding a growing world population which is fast acquiring a taste for animal protein.

I was thrilled that the quality on show was even greater than I expected. I congratulate the breeders on being excellent stewards of this ancient Breed. I was happy with my class Winners and Champions. I understand that not everyone could possibly have agreed with the way in which I sorted the cattle. This is good too, there were different cattle to suit different systems and quality ran deep in most classes. The bull calf classes were especially strong.

I look forward to visiting the UK next summer and to watching the Hereford Breed continue to gain market share and success.

Thank you to everyone involved for making my Tenbury experience truly unforgettable.

The organisation on the part of the Society and National Hereford Show Club was second to none.

PJ Budler

Senior & Reserve Grand Male Champion Haven Hotspur

Junior Female Champion Auckvale Peach 1443M

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2015 - AWARD WINNERS

Horned Bull & Female of the Year 2015 Horned Bull of the Year: Trillick Knockout

Horned Female of the Year: Clipston Tiara R16

The 2015 Horned Bull of the Year is Trillick Knockout jointly owned

by FW Cook & Son, Fen End Over, Cambridgeshire and PRJ & LR Vincent, Diss, Norfolk. This stylish two year old bull, bred by JJ Farrell in the Republic of Ireland, is out of Cloghran Sally and by Steil Gerard.

The 2015 Horned Female of the Year has also been won by PRJ & LR Vincent with their twenty eight month old heifer Clipston Tiara R16. “Tiara R16” is out Clipston Tiara G27 and by successful sire Auckvale Grandee 943G. She has a great set of Breedplan Performance Recorded Figures with 400 & 600 Day Weights, 200 Day Milk and a Self-Replacing & Terminal Sire Index in the Top 10% for the Hereford Breed.

Major Hereford Championships are awarded to animals who have gained the most number of points from a maximum of five qualifying shows. Trillick Knockout has enjoyed success at a number of shows including; Shropshire County - 3rd, Royal Norfolk - 1st, Great Yorkshire - 2nd, Royal Welsh - 3rd, Bury - 1st and Reserve Grand Male Champion.

Joint owners Philip & Laura Vincent and Leslie Cook receive the Horned Bull of the Year trophy for Trillick Knockout

Clipston Tiara R16, bred by RG Westaway & Son, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, took Championships and prize cards at Shropshire County - 1st, Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion, Bury - 2nd, Royal Norfolk - 3rd and National Horned Show, Tenbury Wells - 3rd place.

Breed President Gerald Blandford presents the Horned Female of the Year Trophy to Philip & Laura Vincent for Clipston Tiara R16.

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Kington Show

"Lionel" takes the Supreme Championship Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey, Leicestershire, took the Grand Male & Supreme Championships at this ever popular one day show. This latest Championship concludes a marvellous week for “Lionel”, as he has also taken the National Poll Show Grand Male Championship and been crowned Poll Bull of the Year 2015.

Twenty month old Normanton 1 Lionel is out of 2011 Female of the Year Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 and by herd sire Dendor 1 Harinordoquy.

Standing as Reserve Supreme Champion was the Grand Female Champion Dendor 1 Ruby 20th from DE, ED & AL Jones, Caersws, Newtown, Mid Wales. This beautifully balanced two year old female is out of Dendor 1 Ruby 11th and by current Sire of the Year Solpoll 1 Gilbert.

Supreme Champion Normanton 1 Lionel from TD & WT Livesey, Normanton Herefords

Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion Dendor 1 Ruby 20th from DE, ED & AL Jones, Caersws, Mid Wales

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The Supreme Championship presentation, from L to R, William Livesey, Gareth Roberts, Darragh McManus with Normanton 1 Lionel and Judge Reg Hutchings of Fisher Herefords

2015 - SHOWS “Ruby 20th” pipped her stablemate Dendor 1 Molly 41st, also by Solpoll 1 Gilbert, for the Grand Female Championship. Three year old “Molly 41st” is out of Dendor 1 Molly 31st and collected the red ticket in the Cow or Heifer Class born before 1st September 2013.

There was more success for Dendor Herefords when they won the Heifer Championship with 12 month old Dendor 1 Ruby 23rd a full sister to the Grand Female Champion. Standing Reserve to “Ruby 23rd” was 12 month old Shraden 1 Duchess M639 from MJ & HM Timmis, Baschurch, Shropshire. “Duchess M369” is out of Shraden 1 Duchess J516 and by Dendor 1 Knuckleduster the top price bull at the 2013 Hereford Autumn Show & Sale.

In the male section and taking the Reserve Grand Male Championship was adversary 18 month old Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong from K Prettejohn & A Kerslake, Wellington, Somerset.

This much admired young bull is out of Coverwood 1 Careful 200 and by Solpoll 1 Dynamite.

In the Bull Calf Championship it was back to breed stalwarts, DE, ED & AL Jones to take the honours, this time with 12 month old Dendor 1 Murdock, another “Gilbert” son, out of Dendor 1 Helen 14th. As with the Heifer Championship, it was an animal from MJ & HM Timmis who took the Reserve Championship with 11 month old Shraden 1 Mc Hammer. “Mc Hammer” is out of “Dowager” family bloodline in the form of Shraden 1 Dowager E312 and by new herd sire Baldinnie 1 Victory.

Bull Calf Champion Dendor 1 Murdock

Heifer Calf Champion Dendor 1 Ruby 23rd

However, Shraden Herefords were not to be outdone when Judge Reg Hutchings, Fisher Poll Herefords awarded them with both the Exhibitor Group of Three and the Best Pair of Animals. It was roles reversed as DE, ED & AL Jones were placed Reserve in both classes. Finishing third in the Exhibitor Group of Three were local breeders H Weston & Sons and fellow Herefordshire breeders M & M Roberts came third in the Best Pair of Animals.

Group of Three Winners MJ & HM Timmis, Shraden Herefords

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National Poll Show 2015

The Sky's the limit for Birch & Brindley with another success!

There was quality in abundance with 100 Herefords on display at the National Poll Show, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, for Judge Mr Steve Edwards to preside over.

Taking the Supreme Championship was Grand & Intermediate Female Champion, Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th owned and exhibited

by B Birch & G Brindley, Weston, Stafford. Twenty three month old “Jennefer 15th” has a good set of Performance Recorded Figures to back up her striking physical appearance. She is in the Top 10% of the Breed for 200 & 400 day weights, the Top 5% for Rib Fat and Top 25% for Terminal Sire Index. Bred by DE, ED & AL Jones, Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th, is out of Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th and by current Sire of the Year, Solpoll 1 Gilbert. This success is the latest in a long list of awards throughout a very productive summer for exhibitor Boomer Birch.

Later in the day there was more success for “Jennefer 15th”, when she was awarded the Poll Female of the Year Trophy - after gaining the most number of points from a maximum of five qualifying shows. She also took the Moreton in Marsh Show Reserve Interbreed Championship.

Judge Steve Edwards stated that he had a ‘weakness for the ladies’ and he didn’t disappoint when he placed Junior Female Champion Blakesley 1 Kimberly as his Reserve Supreme & Reserve Grand Female Champion. Ten month old “Kimberly” beautifully presented and exhibited by Edward Thompson is bred and owned by P & AM Riley, Towcester, Northamptonshire. This ‘well put together heifer’, out of Blakesley 1 Icicle and by Kinglee 1 E-Bay also took the Hallwood Perpetual Trophy as the Best Overall Junior Champion.

Supreme Championship presentation, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Judge Steve Edwards, Roger Birch with Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th, John Kemp and owner Boomer Birch.

In the Senior Female section, it was Herefordshire breeders Mark & Maddy Roberts who came out on top with Bromley 1 Vanessa 468. This six year old cow is out of Hawkesbury 1 Vienna and by Dorepoll 1 Crown Royal. The Bromley herd has enjoyed a string of successes at major summer shows over recent years with a number of good females. The judge particularly liked the power and volume of “Vanessa 468” and added that she was ‘doing her job well – being productive and rearing a strong calf at foot.’

Standing Reserve to Bromley 1 Vanessa 468 was 2014 National Poll Show Reserve Supreme Champion Romany 1 Julia D1 J42 from P&E Williams, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Four year old “Julia D1 J42” is out of Romany 1 Julia R22 E65 and by SMH Castro 0001.

In the Intermediate division, and standing Reserve to Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th, was another female bred by DE, ED & AL Jones, Caersws, Newtown, Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 14th. Two year old “Honeysuckle 14th”, out of Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 6th, is also by successful sire and former Royal Welsh Show Champion Solpoll 1 Gilbert.

Blakesley 1 Kimberly Reserve Supreme & Reserve Grand Female Champion

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Taking the Reserve Junior Female Championship behind the Reserve Supreme Champion was Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 owned and exhibited by Miss H Whittaker, Coley Herefords, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Twelve month old “Ishbel D1 M11”, bred by JRB Wilson & Sons, is out of Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53 and by Danish bred bull SMH Castro 0001.

2015 - SHOWS In the Male section the Grand Male Championship went to the Intermediate Champion Normanton 1 Lionel bred and exhibited by TD & WT Livesey, Leicestershire. Twenty month old “Lionel”, out of former Female of the Year, Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 and by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy. This award completes a wonderful show season for this attractive young sire. Judge Steve Edwards stated ‘he was an easy and worthy winner – a bull that was superbly presented by the Normanton team’. It was appropriate that “Lionel” took the Male Championship, as immediately following the show, William Livesey was presented with the impressive Poll Bull of the Year Trophy. Normanton 1 Lionel also teamed up with the Supreme Champion to take the Moreton Show Reserve Inter-breed Pairs Championship.

Standing Reserve to Normanton 1 Lionel in the Intermediate Male Championship was 17 month old Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong from A Kerslake and K Prettejohn, Wellington, Somerset. “Kingkong”, who is out of Coverwood 1 Careful 200 and by thrice Royal Ulster Show Champion Solpoll 1 Dynamite, has been competing with “Lionel” all year - and following these placings finishes a close Runner-Up in Poll Bull of the Year 2015.

Grand Male Championship presentation, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Flora Amery, Darragh McManus with Normanton 1 Lionel and Breeder William Livesey

From the Senior Male Classes it was three and half year old Fisher 1 Jaguar J347 from W J Hutchings & Sons, Chichester, West Sussex who was awarded the Senior Male Championship and with it the Grafton Trophy. “Jaguar J347”, who has a good set of Performance Figures across all breeding traits is out of Fisher 1 Eva C190 and by the well-known and admired sire Fisher 1 Cracker. The Judge commented that the bull had ‘power’ with ‘good locomotion’ and went on to make him his Reserve Grand Male Champion.

Reserve Grand Male Champion Fisher 1 Jaguar J347 from WJ Hutchings & Sons

The Reserve Senior Male Championship went to the eyecatching Pepperstock 1 Kingsley from Speirs Farms Ltd, Luton, Bedfordshire. Exhibited by young breeder Jim Speirs “Kingsley” is out of Boundless 1 Venus 1064 and by Kinglee 1 Gangster.

In the final classes of the day it was Dendor 1 Murdock from DE, ED & AL Jones who came to the fore by taking the Beaudesert Cup and with it the Junior Male Championship. Twelve month old “Murdock”, out of Dendor 1 Helen 14th and who is another promising son of Solpoll 1 Gilbert, has Performance Recorded The National Poll Show was in the spotlight!

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SHOWS - 2015 Figures for 200, 400 & 600 day weights in the Top 5% of the Breed.

The Dendor herd once again enjoyed a marvellous National Poll Show winning a number of Classes & Championships throughout the day including; the Best Group of Three Animals by the Same Sire and the Best Group of Three Animals to include both sexes.

Their accolades culminated in the Dendor herd winning the Ted Hewitson Trophy for Most Successful Herd on the Day. Standing Reserve to Dendor 1 Murdock in the Junior Male Championship was Romany 1 Major H12 M8 from JRB Wilson & Sons, Kelso, Scottish Borders. Twelve month old “Major” is another stylish son from the famous “Julia” bloodline, this time out of Romany 1 Julia 41H V23 and by 2012 Royal Highland Show Supreme Champion Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12.

Young Handler Competitions at the National Poll Show 2015 Each year the National Poll Show committee organise a Young Handler Competition for three different age categories on the Friday evening prior to the show.

In the youngest age group (7-12 years of age), it was ten year old Ryan Shaw who came out on top, with nine year old Faith Trinder second and Robert Dickin in third position.

In the middle age group (13-17 years of age) it was 17 year old Maddie Clarke who took the red ticket from 14 year old Joshua Jack and 16 year old Emma Dexter. Maddie was later awarded the Championship trophy - a silver salver, for being the Best Overall Young Handler across all categories. Additionally, she was also presented with the Dendor Show stick from Twm Jones, Dendor Herefords, in recognition of her achievement.

Stan and Lindsay Ayrton, Dunbia present a first prize card to Robert Wilson with Romany 1 Lucy RE L62

Pictured above is Maddie Clarke receiving the Dendor Show stick from Twm Jones, Dendor Herefords.

In the oldest age category (18-25 years of age) it was 18 year old Hereford breeder Ryan Coates who came first, 23 year old James Ludgate in second place with Flora Amery in third position.

During the National Poll Show a second Young Handler Competition takes place, this year judged by Mr Peter Cobley, Kinglee Herefords - when Young Members are assessed throughout all classes in the show. The youngsters were split into either a Junior or Senior section.

Taking the plaudits in the Junior section and Best Overall Young Handler on the day was Joshua Jack with Flora Amery winning the Senior category.

Reserve Supreme Championship presentation, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Edward Thompson with Blakesley 1 Kimberly and presenting the trophy John Kemp.

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Back row (Senior section): Flora Amery (1st), Maddie Clarke, (2nd) Tom Oatey (3rd) Front row (Junior section): Faith Trinder, Ryan Shaw (2nd), Joshua Jack (1st), Oliver Garnett Smith, Henry Wilson (3rd).

2015 - SHOWS

Autumn Calf Show at Agri-Expo, Carlisle Females to the fore at the Autumn Show!

Miss H Whittaker, Coley Herefords, Halifax, West Yorkshire took the Supreme and Grand Female Championships with her powerful and beautifully balanced 14 month heifer Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11. Bred by JRB Wilson & Sons, Ishbel D1 M11 is out of Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53 and by former Sire of the Year SMH Castro 0001.

Standing Reserve to Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 in both the Female and Supreme Championships was Frenchstone P. 1 Eve from LR & AM Ayre, South Molton, Devon. The Autumn Calf Show held at Agri-Expo, Carlisle, is a favourite hunting ground for the Frenchstone herd having had many previous successes over recent years - justifying the long journey and expense. This attractive 10 month old heifer, superbly shown by Andrew Hughes, is out of Frenchstone P.1 Snowy and by thrice Royal Ulster Show Champion Solpoll 1 Dynamite.

Supreme Champion Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11

Reserve Supreme & Reserve Grand Female Champion Frenchstone P. 1 Eve from LR & AM Ayre

Grand Male Champion Rockness 1 Maelstrom

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Mr Peter Eccles with Rockness 1 Maelstrom who was exhibited on the Cogent stand

There was further success for Miss Heather Whittaker in the youngest heifer class when eight month old Coley 1 Nova 351 took the red ticket. Miss Whittaker has produced some stunning heifers over many years and it looks as though she has produced another gem. “Nova 351” is out of Coley 1 Nova 164 and by successful sire and former Bull of the Year Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe. In second place was the baby of the class, six month old Moralee 1 Madonna from T & D Harrison, Stocksfield, Northumberland. “Madonna” is out of Richmount 1 Katie-Perry and by Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack.

In the second heifer class and standing second to Frenchstone P. 1 Eva was Fardre 1 Maple M391 from, first time exhibitor at the show, GH Morgan, Abergele, Conwy. This nine month old heifer is all Canadian breeding out of Fardre 1 Heidi Maple AI ET (Imp CAN) and by Remitall Super Duty 42S.

Mr Andrew Higginson, Chairman of W M Morrison PLC presents the first prize card to showman Andrew Hughes with Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11

A84 H12. In Reserve were W & R Kemp & Sons with two Auckvale Gladiator 916G sons.

In the bull category it was recent converts to the Breed, W & P Eccles from Tranent, East Lothian who took the Grand Male Championship with 12 month old Rockness 1 Maelstrom. “Maelstrom”, expertly shown by Boomer Birch, ‘took time off’ from being exhibited on the Cogent Stand - where he highlighted the merits of using semen from Kinglee 1 Hero to compete in the show, is out of another Romany female, Romany 1 Dawn A84 H38. Taking the Reserve Grand Male Championship was Baldinnie 1 Clinton from, loyal supporters to the show, JA Cameron & Son, Balbuthie, Fife. This striking 13 month old bull is out of Baldinnie 1 Chico 2nd and by successful sire Baldinnie 1 Orient.

To complete the female section, in the oldest heifer class and standing behind the Supreme Champion was Auckvale Peach 1443M from breed stalwarts W & R Kemp & Sons, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Eleven month old “Peach 1443M” is out of another promising heifer from the “Peach” bloodline, this time out of Auckvale Peach 964G and by Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1131H. The show commenced, under the watchful eye of Judge Gordon Clark, with the Best Pair of Animals by the Same Sire. Taking first place were two strong bull calves from JRB Wilson & Sons, sired by former Royal Highland Show Champion Romany 1 Heavyduty

Baldinnie 1 Clinton, the Reserve Grand Male Champion

In the April born and youngest bull class, it was T & D Harrison who came out on top and in some style too - taking first, second and third places. As with their heifer “Madonna” all three bulls were sired by Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack.

JRB Wilson & Sons took the Best Pair of Animals

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W & R Kemp, who had an exceptional show, were awarded first and second prize cards in the March born bull class, with the aforementioned two seven month old Gladiator 916G sons. Taking the red prize card was Auckvale Marshall 1475M out of Auckvale Beauty 774E and in second place was a full brother to the much admired Auckvale Lottery 1362L, Auckvale Maximus 1464M out of Auckvale Curly 834F.

2015 - SHOWS In the remaining bull class, bulls born between 1st November 2014 and 28th February 2015, it was two Scottish breeders who were awarded the top spots. Harvey brothers, Balfron, Glasgow took first place with Harveybros 1 Murray, an eight month old bull out of Harveybros 1 Crocus H3 and by former Bull of the Year Greenyards 1 Archie. In second place was Gilmartin 1 Max from JW & B Procter, Lockerbie, Dumfries. Eleven month old “Max” is out of Gilmartin 1 Dawn and by Venture Moler 989.

The day was completed with a Young Handler Competition and taking the red prize card was experienced young handler Beth Harvey (Harveybros). In reserve was Drew Ritchie (Knowetop), third was James Anderson (Moralee) and in fourth place it was the youngest competitor Nina Dickinson (Mallowburn).

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SHOWS - 2015

Christmas National Hereford Calf Show The 2015 Christmas National Hereford Calf Show held at Shrewsbury Livestock Centre saw a great entry of over 110 cattle forward on the day to go before judge, Donald Biggar of Castleton, Dumfries.

It was a great pleasure to welcome breeders at the event not only from all over the country but also breeders flying in from Eire and Northern Ireland which certainly added a certain amount of International flavour to the proceedings.

The Supreme Championship at this year’s Show went to first-time exhibitors, Fir Farm Ltd. of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire of BBC Countryfile fame with their March ‘15 born bull calf, Firbosa 1 Moreton. “Moreton”, already showing promising performance figures, his 400 Day Weight in the top 5%, is by Panmure 1 Knightsman who Fir Farm purchased at the Society’s Spring Show & Sale in 2014. Judge, Donald Biggar, commenting on his Champion considered that the young bull had a great future ahead in the Breed.

Firbosa 1 Moreton the Supreme & Grand Male Champion

Standing in at Reserve was the Grand Female Champion, the September ‘14 born Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 exhibited by Miss Heather Whittaker, Halifax, W. Yorkshire. “Ishbel” bred by J.R.B. Wilson & Sons, Kelso, another animal showing tremendous performance figures with EBVs for Daily Weights in the top 1% to 5%, is by the Danish bull SMH Castro.

Romany 1 Mecca H12 M47 owned and exhibited by Miss Heather Whittaker took the Reserve Grand Male Championship

Powys, with three Dendor calves sired by Solpoll 1 Gilbert. They also took the Best Pair of Exhibitor Owned Bull Calves.

The Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Championship went to Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 owned & exhibited by Miss H Whittaker

The award for the Best Pair of Exhibitor Owned Heifer Calves was won by M.J. & H.M. Timmis, Shraden Herefords, Baschurch, Shrewsbury.

Miss Whittaker also took the Reserve Grand Male Championship with another Wilson bred animal, the September ‘14 born Romany 1 Mecca H12 M47, a bull with a 200 Day Milk EBV in the top 1% and Daily Weight EBVs in the top 5%, and is by Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12.

The Reserve Grand Female Championship went to the January ’15 born Rempstone 1 Foxwood V341, bred & exhibited by M. Ludgate, Thame, Oxfordshire. “Foxwood”, one of the group of three that won the Duke of Norfolk Trophy at the recent East of England Smithfield Festival is by Hawkesbury 1 Vespa.

The Commercial Beef Class was taken by a very attractive Hereford x Beef Shorthorn heifer, Raspberry Ripple born April ’15, sired by Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion and bred & exhibited by Roger Mitchell & family from Dorchester, Dorset.

The Sires Group award went to D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones of Newtown,

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Taking the Reserve Grand Female Championship was Rempstone 1 Foxwood V341. Pictured here are, from L to R, Judge Donald Biggar, Showman Richard Edwards, sponsor Mary Everall of Ashley Moor Farm Cottages and Breeder James Ludgate.

2015 - SHOWS

Judge Donald Bigger deciding on his Grand Male Champion

The Supreme Championship presentation, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Nick Hine from Halls Auctioneers, Luke New and Bob Fletcher with Firbosa 1 Moreton, Drew Coppinger representing Sponsors Cogent, & Judge Donald Biggar.

The well supported Young Handlers Classes judged this year by Hazel Timmis, saw Ryan Shaw of Hallwood Herefords, Cheshire winning the under 16s group; Oliver Smith of Classic Herefords, Wiltshire second and John Watkins of Hollybush Herefords, Shropshire in third position.

Other leading prize-winners included the November born bull calf Pulham Miracle by the Australian bred Mawarra Sentimental, bred & exhibited by P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent, Diss, Norfolk.

A February ’15 born bull calf, Rempstone 1 Trendsetter by Hawkesbury 1 Vespa, bred & exhibited by M. Ludgate, Thame, Oxfordshire.

The April ’15 born bull calf, Dendor 1 Montana by Solpoll 1 Gilbert, bred & exhibited by D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones, Newtown, Powys.

The youngest Bull Calf Class winner was the May ’15 born Haven Mustang by the Irish bred Knockmountagh Marshal, bred & exhibited by E.L. Lewis & Son, Leominster, Herefordshire.

In the Heifer Classes the November ’14 born Blakesley 1 Kimberley

by Kinglee 1 E-bay, bred & exhibited by P. & A.M. Riley fresh from their recent success “Kimberley” winning the Interbreed Championship at the East of England Smithfield Festival.

Winning the Under 16 Young Handlers was Ryan Shaw, Hallwood Herefords centre, with Oliver Smith (left) Classic Herefords in Reserve

Andrew Whitlow of HighHouse Herefords, Worcester won the over 16s group and went on to take the overall award. In second position, and taking reserve overall, was Joe Taylor of Mow Cop Herefords, Staffordshire and in third was Richard Whitlow of HighHouse Herefords, Worcester.

A great line up of Female Pairs

A March ’15 born heifer, Free Town Passion Fruit by the Australian bred Bowmont Storm A584, bred & exhibited by R.A. Bradstock & Partners, Tarrington, Herefordshire.

The April ’15 born Fabb 1 Mia by Classic 1 Galaxy, bred & exhibited

by D.R.A. Fabb, Warboys, Cambridgeshire.

Then in the final Class it was the May ’15 born Bounds 1 Milly by Ford Abbey 1 Albert, bred & exhibited by H. Weston & Sons, Much Marcle, Herefordshire.

Andrew Whitlow, HighHouse Herefords won the 16 & Over Young Handlers Competition before taking the Best Overall Young Handler.

Andrew is pictured with Judge Mrs Hazel Timmis

It was certainly one of the best showings of calves we have seen at the National Calf Show and to quote one of our friends from Eire “with cattle of the quality on show here today, you needn’t go any further afield to find just what you are looking for”.

A tremendous Show thanks to the efforts of all the breeders and exhibitors, and for making it all possible the Sponsors which included Cogent, Halls the Auctioneers, Meadow Quality, Back to Nature Meats Ltd., The Hutchinson Partnership, Ashley Moor Farm Holiday Cottages and local Club individuals including Phil & Alison Allman, Mike & Hazel Timmis & family, Richard Bradstock & Partners and, of course, all the back-room volunteers who made the day run so smoothly.

The 2016 Christmas Calf Show will be held on Saturday, 10th December, again at Shrewsbury Livestock Centre and the next National Calf Show will be held at Agri Expo, Carlisle in October.

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RESULTS - 2015 ROYAL ULSTER

Judge: Melissa Roberts 13th -15th May 2015

Judge Melissa Roberts

Solpoll 1 Stella L2

Position Female & Supreme Champion Reserve Supreme & Male Champion Junior & Reserve Male Champion Reserve Junior & Reserve Female Champion Cow or heifer born on or before December 31st, 2012 Heifer born on or between 1st January 2013 and 30 June 2013 Heifer born on or between 1st July 2013 and 31st December 2013

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Solpoll 1 Stella L2

Panmure 1 Henry

Solpoll 1 Stella F26

J & W McMordie

Dorepoll 1 579 Knighthawk

Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage

Dorepoll 1 499 Tessa 535

JE, RI & W Haire

Solpoll 1 Lawyer

Panmure 1 Henry

Solpoll 1 Starlet C7

J & W McMordie

Lisrace Prettymaid 19th

Lisrace Lifeliner

Lisrace Prettymaid VII

D Wilson

Dorepoll 1 93N Transatlantic Crickley 1 Figurehead Doonbiddie Hustler Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty Ballyaville Don Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage Panmure 1 Henry Panmure 1 Henry Parkhill Pompeii Lisrace Lifeliner Castlepoll 1 Voyager Apple 1 Curlie Dorepoll 1 73J Jonathan Graceland 1 Colin Fisher 1 Ferrari Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage Panmure 1 Henry Corlismorepoll 1 Lad Panmure 1 Henry Moeskaer Keno Grianan Gaffer

Dorepoll 1 89H Classic Kim Romany 1 Ishbel 41H W19 Seaconpoll 1 Ultimate Lady Knockmanta 1 Pearl Corraback Jenny Dorepoll 1 443 Journey Solpoll 1 Stella F26 Solpoll 1 Dainty F24 Clonwhelan Gerty Lisrace Prettymaid VII Midburne Molloy Mullin 1 Narcissi Dorepoll 1 13P Kim 540 Hilton 1 Delilah Pinmoor 1 Hope Dorepoll 1 499 Tessa 535 Solitude 1 Helen Denn 1 Ester Solpoll 1 Starlet C7 Solpoll 1 Stardust J6 Lilaughtin Jessica 6

JE, RI & W Haire S Patterson B & G Watson J & K Taggart M Richmond A & A Armour J & W McMordie J & W McMordie D Martin D Wilson C & M Beatty & son T Andrews JE, RI & W Haire J Graham B & G Watson JE, RI & W Haire A McMordie C King J & W McMordie J & W McMordie D Smyth

2. JE, RI & W Haire

3. M Richmond

1. Dorepoll 1 553 Classic Kim 2. Romany 1 Ishbel R22 E54 3. Banbern 1 Graceful Lady 1. Knockmanta 1 Rosebud 2. Corraback Clover 4th 3. Dorepoll 1 Journey 616 1. Solpoll 1 Stella L2 2. Solpoll 1 Dainty L1 3. Craigy Gerty 2nd 1. Lisrace Prettymaid 19th Heifer born on or after 1st 2. Castlepoll 1 Rene January 2014 3. Mountview 1 Daisy 1. Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage Bull born prior to 1st 2. Richmount 1 King Kong April 2013 3. Pinmoor 1 Kingsley 1. Dorepoll 1 579 Knighthawk Bull born on or between 2. Solitude 1 Lionheart 1st April 2013 or before 3. Rathregan Poll 1 Thunder 31st December 2013 1. Solpoll 1 Lawyer Bull born after 1st 2. Solpoll 1 Lord Keno January 2014 3. Lislaughtin Kenny Group of 3 Cattle, 1. J & W McMordie property of 1 exhibitor 1. J & W McMordie Pair of Animals by 2. J & W McMordie same sire or dam 3. C & M Beatty & son

Panmure 1 Henry Panmure 1 Henry Castlepoll 1 Voyager

SHROPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW Judge: Richard Dorrell

Judge Richard Dorrell

Normanton 1 Lionel

23rd May 2015

Position

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Supreme & Grand Male Champion

Normanton 1 Lionel

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion

Clipston Tiara R16

Auckvale Grandee 943G

Clipston Tiara G27

P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent

Reserve Grand Male Champion

Frenchstone P. 1 Eric

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society

Frenchstone P. 1 Diva

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

Reserve Grand Female Champion

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th

B. Birch & G. Brindley

Bull born on or between 1st September 2012 and 30th June 2013

1. Frenchstone P. 1 Dood 2. Thorneysure 1 Kasper

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Westwood General-Advancer

Frenchstone P. 1 Jenny Barwise 1 Ann-Joliena

P. & E.Williams M. Shaw

Bull born on or between 1st July 2013 and 31st December 2013

1. Lowesmoor 1 Krug 2. Sky High 1 Korker 3. Trillick Knockout

Lowesmoor 1 Gauloise Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide Steil Gerard

Lowesmoor 1 Niki 716 Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34 Cloghran Sally

M.J. Clark Miss H. Whittaker P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent

Bull born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014

1. Normanton 1 Lionel 2. Shraden 1 Leonidas 3. Shraden 1 Lennox

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy Hermitage Commando Listimous 1 Grammar

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 Shraden 1 Alice E283 Shraden 1 Alice V58

T.D. & W.T. Livesey M.J & H.M. Timmis M.J. & H.M. Timmis

Bull born on or after 1st April 2014

1. Frenchstone P. 1 Eric 2. Hogia Bryn- Awel 1 Leonardo 3. Haven Lamborghini

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Bosa 1 Ashley Haven Cavalier

Frenchstone P. 1 Diva Shraden 1 Alice G395 Haven Splendour 25th

L.R. & A.M. Ayre Hogia Bryn Awel E.L. Lewis & Son

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Exhibitor

2015 - RESULTS Cow born on or before 30th June 2012 shown with her calf at foot

1. Normanton 1 Fistulina 3rd H55 2. Wenlock Iris 30th

Normanton 1 Eastern Promise Ervie Top Class B717

Normanton 1 Fistulina D55 Wenlock Iris 22nd

T.D. & W.T. Livesey Mrs. A. Dugdale

Heifer born on or between 1st July 2012 and 30th June, 2013 incalf or with her calf at foot

1. Clipston Tiara R16 2. Romany 1 Mink A84 K0 3. Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 935

Auckvale Grandee 943G Baybridge 1 Atlas Lowesmoor 1 Garret

Clipston Tiara G27 Romany 1 Mink A41 D1 Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 527

P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent P. & E. Williams M.J. Clark

Heifer born on or between 1st July 2013 and 31st December 2013

1. Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th 2. Hollyvale 1 Leyla 3. Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 14th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Barbern 1 Horatio Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th Hollyvale 1 Frances Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 6th

B. Birch & G. Brindley A. & P. Massey D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Heifer born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014

1. Coley 1 Bonnie 322 2. Normanton 1 Jews Ear 11th 3. Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 972

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Dendor 1 Harinordoquy Fisher 1 Ensign E254

Coley 1 Bonnie Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 601

Miss H. Whittaker T.D. & W.T. Livesey M.J. Clark

Heifer born on or after 1st April 2014

1. Frenchstone P. 1 Ella 2. Wenlock Iris 51st

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Dieulacresse Biddulph

Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle Wenlock Iris 30th

L.R. & A.M. Ayre Mrs. A. Dugdale

Best Pair Bred by Exhibitor

1. T.D. & W.T. Livesey

2. M.J. & HM. Timmis

3. M.J. Clark

Exhibitors Group of Three

1. T.D. & W.T. Livesey

2. M.J & H.M. Timmis

3. M.J. Clark

ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW

Judge: William Livesey 27th May – 30th May 2015 Position

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Supreme & Grand Male Champion

Frenchstone P. 1 Eric

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society

Frenchstone P. 1 Diva

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

Reserve Supreme & Reserve Grand Male Champion

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Solpoll 1 Dynamite

Coverwood 1 Careful 200

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake

Grand Female Champion

Frenchstone P. 1 Ella

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society

Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

Fisher 1 Ensign

Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 601

M.J. Clark

Reserve Grand Female Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 972 Champion Bull born before 2014

1. Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion 2. Cleland 1 Jackson 3. Lowesmoor 1 Krug

Bromham 1 Vim Romany 1 Captain Lowesmoor 1 Gauloise

Snipelands 1 Ripple Cleland 1 Clover 4th Lowesmoor 1 Niki 716

R.A. & V.A. Mitchell A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd. M.J. Clark

Bull born in 2014

1. Frenchstone P. 1 Eric 2. Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong 3. Lanscombe 1 Quasimodo

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Solpoll 1 Dynamite Brangwyn 1 Emperor

Frenchstone P. 1 Diva Coverwood 1 Careful 200 Lanscombe 1 Lizzy

L.R. & A.M. Ayre K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake R.A. & V.A. Mitchell

Cow or Heifer born before 2013

1. Baybridge 1 Felicity

Dendor 1 Unicorn

Baybridge 1 Duchess

L.G. Gould

Heifer born in 2013

1. Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 935 Lowesmoor 1 Garret 2. Lanscombe 1 Pixie Brangwyn 1 Emperor

Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 527 M.J. Clark Lanscombe 1 Millie R.A. & V.A. Mitchell

Heifer Born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2014

1. Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 972 2. Cleland 1 Oyster Gem 29th 3. Cleland 1 Oyster Gem 30th

Fisher 1 Ensign Bromley 1 Midas Bromley 1 Midas

Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 601 Cleland 1 Oyster Gem 14th Cleland 1 Oyster Gem 15th

M.J. Clark A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd. A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd.

Heifer Born on or after 1st April 2014

1. Frenchstone P. 1 Ella 2. Cornbel 1 Precious 122

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Frenchstone P. 1 Cannon

Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle Cornbel 1 Precious 34

L.R. & A.M. Ayre Mrs. I. Jennings

Group of Three 1. R.A. & V.A. Mitchell animals bred by the Exhibitor Best Pair of 1. R.A. & V.A. Mitchell Animals

Judge William Livesey

Frenchstone P. 1 Eric

2. Mrs. I. Jennings 2. Mrs. I. Jennings

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RESULTS - 2015 ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW

Judge: Mrs. Melissa Roberts 12th -14th June 2015

Judge Melissa Roberts

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Position Supreme, Grand & Junior Male Champion Reserve Supreme, Grand & Junior Female Champion Reserve Junior & Reserve Grand Male Champion Senior Male Champion Reserve Senior Male Champion Reserve Grand & Reserve Junior Female Champion Senior Female Champion Reserve Senior Female Champion

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Solpoll 1 Dynamite

Coverwood 1 Careful 200

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake

Coley 1 Bonnie 322

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe

Coley 1 Bonnie

Miss H. Whittaker

Normanton 1 Lionel

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Pepperstock 1 Kingsley

Kinglee 1 Gangster

Boundless 1 Venus 1064

Speirs Farms Ltd.

Dieulacresse Goodenough

Westwood Advancer

Dieulacresse Dowager 17th

T.A. Spooner

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th

B. Birch & G. Brindley

Bromley 1 Vanessa 468

Dorepoll 1 Crown Royal

Hawkesbury 1 Vienna

M. & M. Roberts

Greenyards 1 Beata K239

Greenyards 1 Flyn

Dendor 1 Beata 9th

P.J. & A.C. Allman

Westwood Advancer Romany 1 Captain Ford Abbey 1 Albert

Dieulacresse Dowager 17th Cleland 1 Clover 4th Lowesmoor 1 Veronica 313

T.A. Spooner A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd. H. Weston & Sons Ltd.

Kinglee 1 Gangster Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide Leos Pride 1 Ellis

Boundless 1 Venus 1064 Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34 Dunsfold 1 Daisy

Speirs Farms Ltd. Miss H. Whittaker Englefield Home Farms

Lowesmoor 1 Gauloise Free Town Hannibal Elms School Zorro

Lowesmoor 1 Niki 716 Free Town Decent Elms School Zodiac

M.J. Clark R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

The Elms School

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy Greenyards 1 Henry Phocle Jag 386

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 Greenyards 1 Kissangel Phocle Countess 112H

T.D. & W.T. Livesey M. & M. Roberts S.F.J. Dale

Solpoll 1 Dynamite Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Kiddles 1 Charlie

Coverwood 1 Careful 200 Frenchstone P. 1 Diva Baybridge 1 Candy

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake L.R. & A.M. Ayre L.G. Gould

Haven Cavalier Spinney Dublin Free Town Baron

Haven Splendour 25 Free Town Benign Phocle Dowager 123

E.L. Lewis & Son R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

S.F.J. Dale

Dorepoll 1 Crown Royal Dendor 1 Unicorn Baybridge 1 Atlas

Hawkesbury 1 Vienna Barwise 1 Ann-Joliena Romany 1 Mink A41 D1

M. & M. Roberts M. Shaw P. & E. Williams

Greenyards 1 Flynn Ford Abbey 1 Albert Lowesmoor 1 Garret

Dendor 1 Beata 9th Lowerhope 1 Tamerisk 231 Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 527

P.J. & A.C. Allman H. Weston & Sons Ltd. M.J. Clark

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Greenyards 1 Flynn Free Town Hannibal

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th Greenyards 1 Hannah H142 Free Town Peace 12th

B. Birch & G. Brindley P.J. & A.C. Allman R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Dendor 1 Harinordoquy Greenyards 1 Henry

Coley 1 Bonnie Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 Broatch 1 Jubilee

Miss H. Whittaker T.D. & W.T. Livesey P.J. & A.C. Allman

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Square D Tortuga 953T

Reydon 1 Missie 53 Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle Moeskaer Donna 879

Miss H. Whittaker L.R. & A.M. Ayre D.R.A. Fabb

2. N. & L. Holdsworth

3. M. Shaw

1. Dieulacresse Goodenough Bull born on or before 2. Cleland 1 Jackson 31st December 2012 3. Bounds 1 Jubilee Bull born on or 1. Pepperstock 1 Kingsley between 1st January 2. Sky High 1 Korker 2013 and 31st August 3. Kinglee 1 Kevin 2013 Bull born on 1. Lowesmoor 1 Krug or between 1st 2. Free Town Landmark September 2013 and 3. Elms School Lynx 30th November 2013 Bull born on 1. Normanton 1 Lionel or between 1st 2. Greenyards 1 Legend December 2013 and 3. Phocle Lamborghini 28th February 2014 Bull born on or 1. Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong between 1st March 2. Frenchstone P. 1 Eric 2014 and 30th April 3. Baybridge 1 Lancelot 2014 1. Haven Lamborghini Bull born on or after 2. Free Town Liberator 1st May 2014 3. Phocle Levi Cow or Heifer in milk 1. Bromley 1 Vanessa 468 born on or before 2. Thornysure 1 Anya 31st August 2012 3. Romany 1 Mink A84 K9 with her own calf at foot Heifer born on 1. Greenyards 1 Beata K239 or between 1st 2. Bounds 1 Katun September 2012 and 3. Lowesmoor 1 Miss Wispa 935 31st August 2013 Heifer born on 1. Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th or between 1st 2. Greenyards 1 Hannah L272 September 2013 and 3. Free Town Peace 17th 31st December 2013 Heifer born on or 1. Coley 1 Bonnie 322 between 1st January 2. Normanton 1 Jews Ear 11th 2014 and 31st March 3. Greenyards 1 Jubilee L294 2014 1. Coley 1 Millie 332 Heifer born on or 2. Frenchstone P. 1 Ella after 1st April 2014 3. Moeskaer Donna 1463 Best Pair of Exhibitor 1. T.D. & W.T. Livesey Owned Animals by the Same Sire Best Group of Three Animals Bred 1. Englefield Home Farms and owned by the Exhibitor

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2. Mrs I. Jennings

2015 - RESULTS ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW

Position Supreme, Grand & Senior Male Champion Reserve Supreme, Grand & Senior Female Champion Reserve Grand Male & Junior Male Champion Reserve Grand Female & Reserve Senior Female Champion Junior Female Champion Reserve Junior Female Champion Reserve Junior Male Champion Female born on or after 1st March 2014 Female born on or between 1st September 2013 and 28th February 2014 Female in milk or in calf born on or between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 Female in milk or in calf born on or before 31st August 2012 Bull born on or after 1st March 2014 Bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 28th February 2014 Bull born on or between 1st January 2013 and 31st August 2013 Best pair of animals Bred by Exhibitor

Judge: William Haire

18th – 21st June 2015

Name of Animal Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Sky High 1 Korker

Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34

Miss H. Whittaker

Romany 1 Plum A84 E37

Baybridge 1 Atlas

Romany 1 Plum 41H A37 J.R.B. Wilson & Sons

Frenchstone P. 1 Eric

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society

Frenchstone P. 1 Diva

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

Baldinnie 1 Cathy 40th

Baldinnie 1 Orient

Baldinnie 1 Cathy 31st

W.P. & K. Wason

Romany 1 Lucy RE L62 Coley 1 Millie 332 Auckvale Lotto 1380L 1. Coley 1 Millie 332 2. Frenchstone P. 1 Ella 3. Harveybros 1 Crocus L4 1. Romany 1 Lucy REL62 2. Coley 1 Bonnie 322 3. Panmure 1 Plum L7

Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Auckvale Advance 790E Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Venture Night Time 7055 Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Hawkesbury 1 Volcano

Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 Reydon 1 Missie 53 Auckvale Curly 765E Reydon 1 Missie 53 Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle Harveybros 1 Crocus C4 Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 Coley 1 Bonnie Panmure 1 Plum E2

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Miss H. Whittake W. & R. Kemp & Sons Miss H. Whittaker L.R. & A.M. Ayre Harvey Brothers J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Miss H. Whittaker J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

1. Baldinnie 1 Cathy 40th 2. Panmure 1 Blessing K18

Baldinnie 1 Orient Hawkesbury 1 Volcano

Baldinnie 1 Cathy 31st Panmure 1 Blessing G7

W.P. & K. Wason J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

1. Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 2. Spurstow 1 Gemstone 4th 1. Frenchstone P. 1 Eric 2. Auckvale Lotto 1380L 3. Panmure 1 Lorenzo

Baybridge 1 Atlas Spurstow 1 Salute Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Auckvale Advance 790E Panmure 1 Jimbo

Romany 1 Plum 41H A37 Spurstow 1 Gemstone 1st Frenchstone P. 1 Diva Auckvale Curly 765E Panmure 1 Plum E5

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Mrs. J. Laird L.R. & A.M. Ayre W. & R. Kemp & Sons J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

1. Auckvale Lottery 1362L 2. Harveybros 1 Leonard

Auckvale Gladiator 916G Louada Sensation

Auckvale Curly 834F Harveybros 1 Crocus H3

W. & R. Kemp & Sons Harvey Brothers

1. Sky High 1 Korker

Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 H34

1. W. & R. Kemp & Sons

2. Miss H. Whittaker

GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW

Judge: Bernard Rimmer 14th – 16th

July 2015

Name of Animal Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th

B. Birch & G. Brindley

Coley 1 Clara 315

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe

Barbern 1 Claret 2nd

Miss H. Whittaker

Cleland 1 Jackson

Romany 1 Captain R22 C1

Cleland 1 Clover 4th

A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd

Romany 1 Lion H12 L70

Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12

Romany 1 Jane R22 C22

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons

1. Cleland 1 Jackson 2. Trillick Knockout

Romany 1 Captain R22 C1 Steil Gerard

Cleland 1 Clover 4th Cloghran Sally

Bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st March 2014

1. Auckvale Lottery 1362L 2. Harveybros 1 Leonard 3. Cornriggs 1 Super Guy 1. Romany 1 Lion H12 L70 2. Moralee 1 Lone Ranger 3. Auckvale Landmark 1. Pinmoor 1 Gem 2. Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 3. Avalon Beauty 1st 1. Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th 2. Coley 1 Clara 315 3. Hallwood 1 Poppy 8th 1. Coley 1 Bonnie 322 2. Romany 1 Lucy RE L62 3. Moorside 1 Jane 3rd 1. Coley 1 Millie 332 2. Ringby Beauty 17th 3. Harveybros 1 Crocus L4

A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd. F.W. Cook & Son & P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent Auckvale Gladiator 916G Auckvale Curly 834F W. & R. Kemp & Sonsd Louada 930K Sensation Harveybros 1 Crocus H3 Harvey Brothers Baldinnie 1 Carlton Baldinnie 1 Super Gal 10th H. Elliott Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Romany 1 Jane R22 C22 J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Auckvale Barnstormer Mallowburn 1 Ethel Carr T. & D. Harrison Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1127H Auckvale Janet 1169J W. & R. Kemp & Sons Blakelaw 1 Zodiac Pinmoor 1 Cleo T. & D. Harrison Baybridge 1 Atlas Romany 1 Lucy A48 J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Dieulacresse Glen Innes Ringby Beauty 12th J. & N. Patrick Solpoll 1 Gilbert Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th B. Birch & G. Brindley Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Barbern 1 Claret 2nd Miss H. Whittaker Panmure 1 Goliath Hallwood 1 Poppy 6th R. & R.I. Shaw Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Coley 1 Bonnie Miss H. Whittaker Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 J.R.B. Wilson & Sons CCR 57G Stamina Romany 1 Jane A51 E66 G. Shepherd Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Reydon 1 Missie 53 Miss H. Whittaker Dieulacresse Glen Innes Ringby Beauty 3rd Mrs. C.M. Fozzard Venture Night Time Harveybros 1 Crocus C4 Harvey Brothers

1. Miss H. Whittaker

2. Harvey Brothers

3. T. & D. Harrison

1. Miss H. Whittaker

2. Harvey Brothers

3. S. Tate

Cow born before 1st January 2013 Heifer Born in 2013 Heifer Born on or between 1st January and 31st March 2014 Heifer Born on or after 1st April 2014 Exhibitors Group of Three Animals Best Pair by the Same Sire

Sky High 1 Korker

Miss H. Whittaker

Position Supreme & Grand Female Champion Reserve Supreme and Reserve Grand Female Champion Grand Male Champion Reserve Grand Male Champion Bull born on or before 31st August 2013

Bull born on or after 1st April 2014

Judge William Haire

Judge Bernard Rimmer

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

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RESULTS - 2015 ROYAL WELSH SHOW

Judge John Kemp

Nicholashayne 1 KingKong

Position Supreme & Grand Male Champion Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion Reserve Grand Male Champion Reserve Grand Female Champion Bull born on or before 31st August 2013 Bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013 Bull born on or between 1st January 2014 and 30th April 2014 Bull born on or after 1st May 2014 Heifer incalf or with calf at foot born on or between 1st January 2013 and 31st August 2013 Heifer born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013 Heifer born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014 Heifer born on or after 1st April 2014

Judge: John Kemp 20th – 23rd July 2015

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Nicholashayne 1 KingKong

Solpoll 1 Dynamite

Coverwood 1 Careful 200

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th

B. Birch & G. Brindley

Normanton 1 Lionel

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Glenvale 1 Polly 478

Romany 1 Fulcrum A84 F52

Glenvale 1 Polly 309

T.G. & E.I. Thorne

1. Cleland 1 Jackson 2. Thornysure 1 Kasper 3 Trillick Knockout

Romany 1 Captain R22 C1 Westwood General Advancer Steil Gerrard

Cleland 1 Clover 4th Barwise 1 Ann Joliena Cloghran Sally

A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd. M. Shaw F.W. Cook & Son/P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent

1. Free Town Landmark 2. Elms School Lynx

Free Town Hannibal Elms School Zorro

Free Town Decent Elms School Zodiac

R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

The Elms School

1. Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong 2. Normanton 1 Lionel 3. Hogia Brynawel 1 Leonardo 1. Free Town Liberator 2. Harveybros 1 Lachie 3. Church Preen Muldoon 1. Glenvale 1 Polly 478 2. Thorneysure 1 Blossom 3. Normanton 1 Fistulina 6th

Solpoll 1 Dynmaite Dendor 1 Harinordoquy Bosa 1 Ashley Spinney Dublin Venture Night Time Dieulacresse Foremost Romany 1 Fulcrum A84 F52 Romany 1 Frisky Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Coverwood 1 Careful 200 Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 Shraden 1 Alice G395 Free Town Benign Harveybros 1 Crocus B2 Church Preen Prunella H024 Glenvale 1 Polly 309 Hooper Damon Normanton 1 Fistulina 3rd H55

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake T.D. & W.T. Livesey Hogia Bryn Awel R.A. Bradstock & Partners Harvey Brothers A. Owen T.G. & E.I. Thorne M. Shaw T.D. & W.T. Livesey

1. Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th 2. Coley 1 Clara 315 3. Greenyards 1 Hannah L272

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Greenyards 1 Flynn

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th Barbern 1 Claret 2nd Greenyards 1 Hannah H142

B. Birch & G. Brindley Miss H. Whittaker P.J. & A.C. Allman

1. Coley 1 Bonnie 322 2. Greenyards 1 Jubilee 3. Free Town Beverley

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Greenyards 1 Henry Free Town Maximus

Coley 1 Bonnie Broatch 1 Jubilee Free Town Belief

Miss H. Whittaker P.J. & A.C. Allman R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

1. Frenchstone P. 1 Ella 2. Coley 1 Millie 332 3. Harveybros 1 Crocus L4

Dorepoll 1 499 High Society Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle Reydon 1 Missie 53 Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Harveybros 1 Crocus C4 Venture Night Time

Exhibitors Group of Three 1. T.D. & W.T. Livesey Group of 3 By the Same 1. Miss H. Whittaker Sire

L.R. & A.M. Ayre Miss H. Whittaker Harvey Brothers

2. Harvey Brothers 2. T.D. & W.T. Livesey

NATIONAL SHOW CLOGHER VALLEY Judge: Gerald Blandford 29th July 2015

Judge Gerald Blandford

Solpoll 1 Stella L2

Position Female, Heifer & Supreme Champion Reserve Supreme, Junior & Calf Champion Male Champion Reserve Male Champion

Name of Animal Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Solpoll 1 Stella L2

Panmure 1 Henry

Solpoll 1 Stella F26

J & W McMordie

Solpoll 1 Starlet M12

Panmure 1 Henry

Solpoll 1 Starlet G13

J & W McMordie

Panmure 1 Henry Panmure 1 Henry Lisola 1 Eddie Crickley 1 Figurehead Solpoll 1 Flame Panmure 1 Henry Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage Ballyaville Don Panmure 1 Henry Mara Flook Solpoll 1 Ferrari Lisrace Lifeliner Freetown Fortune Romany 1 Frisky

Solpoll 1 Stalet J9 Solpoll 1 Starlet C7 Glaslough Rosa Romany 1 Ishbel 41H W19 Solpoll 1 Starlet E19 Solpoll 1 Dainty U16 Dorepoll 1 443 Journey Corraback Jenny Solpoll 1 Stella F26 Corraback Olive 4th Castlepoll 1 Molloy Lisrace Prettymaid VII Tullymore 1 Violet Richmount 1 Gloria

A & A Armour J & W McMordie S Baxter S Patterson J McMillan J & W McMordie A & A Armour M Richmond J & W McMordie M Richmond C & M Beatty & Son D Wilson C & R Pogue C Kerr

Panmure 1 Henry

Solpoll 1 Starlet G13

J & W McMordie

Woodvale 1 Livewire Solpoll 1 Lawyer 1. Tarascon 1 Tilly 5th Cow or heifer born on or before 2. Romany 1 Ishbel R22 E54 December 31st, 2012 3. Upperlands 1 Grace 1. Solpoll 1 Dainty K18 Heifer born on or between 1st 2. Dorepoll 1 Journey 616 January 2013 and 30th June 2013 3. Corraback Clover 4th 1. Solpoll 1 Stella L2 Heifer born on or between 1st July 2. Corraback Olive 6th 2013 and 31st December 2013 3. Castlepoll 1 Molloy 1. Lisrace Prettymaid 19th Heifer born on or between 1st 2. Tullymore 1 Lauren January 2014 and 31st August 3. Kinnego 1 Loanin Lady 2014 Heifer calf born on or between 1st September 2014 & 31st December 1. Solpol l 1 Starlet M12 2014

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2015 - RESULTS Heifer calf born after 1st January 2015 Bull born prior to 1st April 2013

1. Hilltop 1 Roberta 3rd 2. Castlepoll 1 Molloy 3rd 3. Solpoll 1 Dainty M26 1. Richmount 1 King Kong 2. Pinmoor 1 Kingsley

Bull born on or between 1st April 1. Knockmountagh Master 2013 or before 31st December 2013 1. Woodvale 1 Livewire Bull born on or between 1st 2. Solpoll 1 Lawyer January 2014 & 31 August 2014 3. Corraback Impeccable 1. Tullymore 1 Lawrence Bull calf born on or between 1st September 2014 & 31st December 2. Solpoll 1 Majestic 3. Glenside Lawson 2014 1. Castlepoll 1 Superman Bull calf born after 1st January 2. Umgola Impact 2015 3. Mullantine 1 Mighty Group of 3 Cattle, property of 1. J & W McMordie 1 exhibitor 1. J & W McMordie Pair of Animals by 2. A & A Armour same sire or dam 3. C & R Pogue Young handlers 1. Bradley Graham Junior 1. Adam Armour Senior & Overall

SCOTTISH NATIONAL

Lisola 1 Eddie Solpoll 1 Handsome Moeskaer Keno Graceland 1 Colin Fisher 1 Ferrari

Rossmore Ursa Castleburn Zoe Solpoll 1 Dainty K18 Hilton 1 Delilah Pinmoor 1 Hope

K Greenaway C & M Beatty & Son J & W McMordie J Graham B & G Watson

Granian Trip Cracker

Knockmountagh Carmel

D Wilson

Panmure 1 Henry Panmure 1 Henry Mara Flook Dreemore Titanic Moeskaer Salute Dreemore Titanic Cloncullane Esquire Dernanroy 1 Impact Graceland 1 Hugo

Solpoll 1 Stalet J9 Solpoll 1 Starlet C7 Corraback Guenevere 3rd Tullymore 1 Snowdrop Solpoll 1 Dainty F16 Glenside Hayley Castlepoll 1 Losmo Tarascon 1 Tilly Romany 1 Ishbel E54

A & A Armour J & W McMordie M Richmond C & R Pogue J & W McMordie C & R Pogue C & M Beatty & Son S Baxter S Patterson

2. A & A Armour

3. C & R Pogue

Panmure 1 Henry Panmure 1 Henry Dreemore Titanic

Judge: Ian Shaw 1st August, 2015

Position Name of Animal Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 Supreme, Grand & Senior Female Champion Panmure 1 Plum L7 Reserve Supreme, Reserve Grand & Junior Female Champion Grand & Junior Male Champion Romany 1 ManagerD1 M63 Reserve Grand Male & Reserve Rockness 1 Maelstrom Junior Male Champion Panmure 1 Blessing K18 Reserve Senior Female Champion Romany 1 Julia H12 M19 Reserve Junior Female Champion Harveybros 1 Leonard Senior Male Champion Reserve Senior Male Champion 1. Romany 1 Julia H12 M19 Heifer born on or after 1st 2. Romany 1 Plum H12 M23 August 2014 3. Romany 1 Lucy H12 M74 Heifer born on or between 1st 1. Harveybros 1 Crocus L4 March 2014 and 31st July 2014 2. Moralee 1 Lily Allen 3. Baldinnie 1 Ruth 42nd 1. Panmure 1 Plum L7 Heifer born on or between 2. Romany 1 Lucy RE L62 1st August 2013 and 28th 3. Solitude 1 Helen L485 February 2014 Heifer or Cow in milk or in calf 1. Panmure 1 Blessing K18 born on or between 1st August 2. Starburst 1 Kitten 2012 and 31st July 2013 Cow in milk or in calf born on 1. Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 2. Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 or before 1st August 2012 1. Romany 1 Manager D1 M63 Bull born on or after 1st 2. Rockness 1 Maelstrom August 2014 3. Romany 1 Major H12 M8 1. Moralee 1 Lone Ranger Bull born on or between 1st March 2014 and 31st July 2014 2. Harvebros 1 Lachie 3. Panmure 1 Lorenzo 1. Harveybros 1 Leonard Bull born on or between 1st August 2013 and 28th February 2014 1. J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Best Group of Three animals Best Group of Three animals by 1. J.R.B. Wilson & Sons the same sire 1. J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

Best Pair

Sire Baybridge 1 Atlas

Dam Exhibitor Romany 1 Plum 41H A37 J.R.B. Wilson & Sons

Hawkesbury 1 Volcano

Panmure 1 Plum E2

SMH Castro 0001 Kinglee 1 Hero

Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Romany 1 Dawn A84 H38 W. & P. Eccles

Hawkesbury 1 Volcano

Panmure 1 Blessing G7

J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

Judge Ian Shaw

Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Romany 1 Julia R22 E65

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons

Louada 930K Sensation

Harveybros 1 Crocus H3

Harvey Brothers

Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Venture Night Time 7055 Romany 1 Frisky A84 F57 Baldinnie 1 Orient Hawkesbury 1 Volcano Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st Panmure 1 Henry Hawkesbury 1 Volcano Starburst 1 Hot Shot

Romany 1 Julia R22 E65 Romany 1 Plum R22 C36 Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 Harveybros 1 Crocus C4 Mallowburn Gypsy Gal Baldinnie 1 Ruth 18th Panmure 1 Plum E2 Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 Solitude 1 Helen G131 Panmure 1 Blessing G7 FS 1 Gaylass 7th

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons J.R.B. Wilson & Sons J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Romany 1 Plum A84 Harvey Brothers E37 T. & D. Harrison W., P. & K. Wason J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons W. & P. Eccles J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Bayliss

Baybridge 1 Atlas Baybridge 1 Atlas SMH Castro 0001 Kinglee 1 Hero Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Auckvale Barnstormer Venture Night Time 7055 Panmure 1 Jimbo Louada 930K Sensation

Romany 1 Plum 41H A37 Romany 1 Lucy A48 Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 Romany 1 Dawn A84 H38 Romany 1 Julia 41H V23 Mallowburn 1 Ethel Carr Harveybros 1 Crocus B2 Panmure 1 Plum E5 Harveybros 1 Crocus H3

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons J.R.B. Wilson & Sons J.R.B. Wilson & Sons W. & P. Eccles J.R.B. Wilson & Sons T. & D. Harrison Harvey Brothers J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

Harvey Brothers

2. Harvey Brothers

2. Harvey Brothers

3. J.R.B. Wilson & Sons

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RESULTS - 2015 NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW Judge: P.J. Budler August 1st 2015

Judge P. J. Budler

Free Town Maelstrom

Position Supreme, Grand & Junior Male Champion Reserve Supreme, Grand & Senior Female Champion Reserve Grand & Senior Male Champion Reserve Grand & Reserve Senior Female Champion Reserve Senior Male Champion Intermediate Male Champion Reserve Intermediate Male Champion Intermediate Female Champion Reserve Intermediate Female Champion Junior Female Champion Reserve Junior Female Champion Breedplan recorded bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 30th June 2014 Cow in calf or with her own calf at foot born on or before 31st August 2012

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Free Town Maelstrom

Bowmont Storm A584

Free Town Bequest

R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

Heath House Curly 3rd

Mawarra Vice Admiral

Haven Curly 86th

R. & E. Lywood

Haven Hotspur

Mawarra Vice Admiral

Haven Curly 72nd

PRJ & LR Vincent & EL Lewis & Son

Free Town Glowing

Mawarra Vice Admiral

Free Town Gratuity

R.A. Bradstock & Partners

Dieulacresse Goodenough

Westwood Advancer

Dieulacresse Dowager 17th

Messrs.Spooner & R. & R. Westaway

Auckvale Lotto 1380L

Auckvale Advance 790E

Auckvale Curly 765E

W. & R. Kemp & Sons

Haven Lamborghini

Haven Cavalier

Haven Splendour 25th

E.L. Lewis & Son

Heath House Lou Lou

Mawarra Vice Admiral

Haven Curly 122nd

R. & E. Lywood

Free Town Beverley

Free Town Maximus

Free Town Belief

R.A. Bradstock & Partners

Auckvale Peach 1443M

Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1127H

Auckvale Peach 964G

W. & R. Kemp & Sons

HighHedges Blossom 8-14

Border Burlington J35

Lowergrove Blossom

Mrs. S.A. Cowle

1. Auckvale Lottery 1362L 2. Haven Lamborghini 3. Free Town Landmark

Auckvale Gladiator 916G Haven Cavalier Free Town Hannibal

Auckvale Curly 834F Haven Splendour 25th Free Town Decent

W. & R. Kemp & Sons E. L. Lewis & Son R.A. Bradstock & Partners

1. Badlingham Blossom 156th her bull calf, Rodbaston Mayhem 2. Haven Dowager 169th her bull calf, Haven Marmaduke 3. Sparkwood Diadem 3rd her bull calf, Sparkwood Reggie

Hermitage Bruno Rodbaston Hercules

Badlingham Blossom 152nd Badlingham Blossom 156th

South Staffs College South Staffs College

Cow in calf or with her own calf at foot born on or between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013

1. Heath House Curly 3rd her heifer calf, Heath House Curly 5th 2. Free Town Glowing her heifer calf, Free Town Gloss 3. Clipston Tiara R16 1. Pulham Blossom 10th 2. Church Preen Prunella L045

Mawarra Vice Admiral Knockmountagh Marshall Mara Emerald Sparkwood Ned Mawarra Vice Admiral Haven Wizard

Haven Dowager 140th Haven Dowager 169th Mara Diadem 20th Sparkwood Diadem 3rd Haven Curly 86th Heath House Curly 3rd

E. L. Lewis & Son E .L. Lewis & Son Mrs. Lesley Jackson Mrs. Lesley Jackson R. & E. Lywood R. & E. Lywood

Mawarra Vice Admiral Free Town Maximus Auckvale Grandee 943G Haven Hotspur Church Preen Galileo

Free Town Gratuity

R.A. Bradstock & Partners R.A. Bradstock & Partners P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent A. R. Owen

Heifer born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013 Heifer born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014 Heifer born on or between 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2014 Heifer born in September 2014 Heifer born in or after 1st October Bull born on or before 31st August 2013

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Clipston Tiara G27 Pulham Blossom 5th Church Preen Prunella E005 Dieulacresse Foremost

R. T. Davies & Co

3. Westwood Row Pansy 42nd

Westwood Row Pansy 38th

1. Heath House Lou Lou 2. Free Town Beverley 3. Longridge Dowager

Mawarra Vice Admiral Free Town Maximus Phocle Bonanza

Haven Curly 122nd Free Town Belief Phocle Dowager 293E

R. & E. Lywood R.A .Bradstock & Partners C. & S. H. McCreath

1. HighHedges Blossom 7-14 2. Sancler Oyster 3. Mara Bonny 43th

Mara Jason Hustyn Scotty FH Diamond

HighHedges Blossom 2-11 Llwynrose Oyster Mara Bonny 16th

Mrs. S. A. Cowle Robert Morgan R.N. & M.A. Borwick

1. HighHedges Blossom 8-14 2. Wenlock Iris 51st 3. Dieulacresse Alpen Lynette M722 1. Auckvale Peach 1443M

Border Burlington J35 Dieulacresse Biddulph Haven Jazz

Lowergrove Blossom Wenlock Iris 30th Dieulacresse Alpen Lynette F415 Auckvale Peach 964G

Mrs. S A Cowle Mrs .A.Dugdale Messrs. Spooner

Free Town Discretion Dieulacresse Dowager 16th Haven Curly 72nd

R.A. Bradstock & Partners Messrs. Spooner P.R.J .& .LR. Vincent & E.L. Lewis & Son Messrs. Spooner & R. & R. Westaway Miss. R. Stubbs

2. Free Town Daphne 3. Dieulacresse Dowager 41st 1. Haven Hotspur

Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1127H Bowmont Storm A584 Mawarra Aftershock Mawarra Vice Admiral

2. Dieulacresse Goodenough

Westwood Advancer

Dieulacresse Dowager 17th

3. Butterhill Louis

Free Town Baron

Longridge Lady Lynda 10th

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W. & R. Kemp & Sons

2015 - RESULTS Bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013 Bull born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014 Bull born on or between 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2014 Bull Calf born in September 2014

1. Free Town Landmark

Free Town Hannibal

Free Town Decent

R.A. Bradstock & Partners

1. Auckvale Lotto 1380L 2. Clipston Squire S10 3. Auckvale Lottery 1362L

Auckvale Advance 790E Clipston Pansy M9 Auckvale Gladiator 916G

Auckvale Curly 765E Dieulacresse Goodenough Auckvale Curly 834F

W. & R. Kemp & Sons R. & R. Westaway W. & R. Kemp & Sons

Haven Splendour 25th Phocle N3 Dowager 123V Auckvale Janet 1169J

E. L. Lewis & Son S.F.L. Dale W. & R. Kemp & Sons

Free Town Bequest Free Town Beloved Border Pansy H31 Church Preen Prunella H024 Haven Curly 109th Westwood Advancer

R.A. Bradstock & Partners R.A. Bradstock & Partners S. W. Quan & Co A .R. Owen E. L. Lewis & Son R. & R. Westaway

2. W. & R. Kemp & Sons

3. P. Snell & L. Ferguson

A R Owen

2.A.R. Owen

3. Messrs. Spooner

W & R Kemp & Sons

1. Haven Lamborghini 2. Phocle Levi 3. Auckvale Landmark 1402L 1. Free Town Maelstrom 2. Free Town Mason 3. Border Mover M62 1. Church Preen Muldoon 2. Haven Monty 3. Clipston Sandman S27

Bull Calf born on or after 1st October 2014 Group of Three bred 1. A.R. Owen by the same exhibitor Best Pair of Calves – 1. R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs. any sex combination

Haven Cavalier Free Town Baron Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1127H Bowmont Storm A584 Bowmont Storm A584 Border Rory D35 Dieulacresse Foremost Mawarra Aftershock Clipston Tiara K15

Paul Snell & Lynn Ferguson Young Handlers Competition – 14 years and under Young Handlers Competition – 14 – 18 years of age Young Handlers Competition – 19 – 26 years of age Denis Jones Memorial Show Stick

1. Jack Lake

2. Jack Chilver

3. Isobel Cummings

RA Bradstock & Partners

1. Naomi Lewis

2. Lana Charge

3. Alex McGrath

A R Owen

1. Andrew Whitlow

2. Felicity James

3.Richard Whitlow

Messrs Spooner

Naomi Lewis

NATIONAL POLL SHOW

Position Supreme , Grand & Intermediate Female Champion Reserve Supreme , Overall Junior & Junior Female and Reserve Female Champion Grand & Intermediate Male Champion Reserve Grand & Senior Male Champion Junior Male & Reserve Overall Junior Champion Reserve Junior Male Champion Senior Female Champion Reserve Senior Female Champion Reserve Intermediate Female Champion Reserve Junior Female Champion Reserve Senior Male Champion Reserve Intermediate Male Champion Cow born before 31st August 2012 with calf at foot born 2015

Name of Animal

Messrs Spooner

Judge: Steve Edwards 5th September 2015 Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th

B. Birch & G. Brindley

Blakesley 1 Kimberly

Kinglee 1 E-Bay

Blakesley 1 Icicle

P. & A.M. Riley Judge Steve Edwards

Normanton 1 Lionel

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Fisher 1 Jaguar J347

Fisher 1 Cracker

Fisher 1 Eca C190

W.J. Hutchings & Sons

Dendor 1 Murdock

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Helen 14th

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Romany 1 Major H12 M8

Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12

Romany 1 Julia 41H V23

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons

Bromley 1 Vanessa 468

Dorepoll 1 Crown Royal

Hawkesbury 1 Vienna

M. & M. Roberts

Romany 1 Julia D1 J42

SMH Castro 0001

Romany 1 Julia R22 E65

P. & E. Williams

Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 14th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 6th

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11

SMH Castro 0001

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53

Miss H. Whittaker

Pepperstock 1 Kingsley

Kinglee 1 Gangster

Boundless 1 Venus 1064

Speirs Farms Ltd.

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Solpoll 1 Dynamite

Coverwood 1 Careful 200

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake

1. Bromley 1 Vanessa 468 2. Romany 1 Julia D1 J42 3. Reydon 1 Pansy F11

Dorepoll 1 Crown Royal SMH Castro Reydon 1 Tremendous

Hawkesbury 1 Vienna Romany 1 Julia R22 E65 Solpoll 1 Pansy B3

M. & M. Roberts P. & E. Williams M.J. Ludgate

Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th

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RESULTS - 2015 Heifer born on or between 1st September 2012 and 31st December 2012 Heifer born on or between 1st January 2013 and 31st August, 2013 incalf or with calf Heifer born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013 Heifer born on or between 1st January 2014 and 28th February 2014 Heifer born on or between 1st March 2014 and 31st March 2014 Heifer born on or between 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2014 Heifer born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st October 2014 Heifer born on or after 1st November 2014 Bull born on or before 31st December 2012 Bull born on or between 1st January 2013 and 31st August 2013 Bull born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013 Bull born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014 Bull born on or between 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2014 Bull born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st October 2014 Bull born on or after 1st November 2014 Group of three animals by the same sire and owned by the Exhibitor Group of three animals to include both sexes, owned by the Exhibitor Best Pair of animals bred and owned by an Exhibitor who has not won a First Prize at the Show in 2013 or 2014

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1. Newtoncroft 1 Truelove 231 Leos Pride 1 Ellis 2. Dendor 1 Molly 41st Solpoll 1 Gilbert 3. Bromley 1 Tamarisk 602 Kinglee 1 Galaxy

Newtoncroft 1 Truelove 76 Dendor 1 Molly 31st Bromley 1 Tamarisk 510

Newtoncroft Farms D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones M. & M. Roberts

1. Ford Abbey 1 Beauty 1078 2. Glenvale 1 Molly 474 3. Cleland 1 Treat 17th

Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide Romany 1 Fulcrum A84 F52 Cleland 1 Galahad

Llancillo Hall Beauty 12th Glenvale 1 Molly 217 Cleland 1 Treat 14th

M.J. Clark T.G. & E.I. Thorne A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd.

1. Dendor 1 Jennefer 15th 2. Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 14th 3. Dendor 1 Ruby 20th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Solpoll 1 Gilbert Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Jennefer 8th Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 6th Dendor 1 Ruby 11th

B. Birch & G. Brindley D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

1. Romany 1 Lucy RE L62 2. Panmure 1 Plum L7 3. Boundless 1 Crystal 1272

Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st Hawkesbury 1 Volcano Boundwood 1 Route 66

Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57 Panmure 1 Plum E2 Boundless 1 Crystal 997

J.R.B. Wilson & Sons Mrs. J.M. Cant & Ptnrs.

B., H. & M.R. Myers

1. Pepperstock 1 Jade L166 2. Rempstone 1 Bonny 294H 3. Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 972

Bosa 1 Howzat Solpoll 1 Hollywood Dendor 1 Tia Tia

Boundless 1 Jade 1137 Rempstone 1 Bonny 5th Lowesmoor 1 Sylvan 601

Speirs Farms Ltd. M.J. Ludgate M.J. Clark

1. Coley 1 Millie 332 2. Dendor 1 Anna Mary 22nd 3. Frenchstone P. 1 Ella

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe SMH Euro 30E Dorepoll 1 499 High Society

Reydon 1 Missie 53 Dendor 1 Anna Mary 12th Frenchstone P. 1 Twinkle

Miss H. Whittaker D. Wilson L.R. & A.M. Ayre

1. Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 2. Romany 1 Julia H12 M19 3. Hallwood 1 Sapphire 5th

SMH Castro 0001 Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53 Romany 1 Heavy Duty A84 H12 Romany 1 Julia R22 E65 Hallwood 1 Nibbs Hallwood 1 Sapphire 4th

Miss H. Whittaker J.R.B. Wilson & Sons R. & R.I. Shaw

1. Blakesley 1 Kimberly 2. Coley 1 Samantha 350 3. Glenvale 1 Sara 543 1. Fisher 1 Jaguar J347 2. Hallwood 1 Knight 3. Cleland 1 Jackson

Kinglee 1 E-Bay Aldersley 1 Edgar Bosa 1 Hereward Fisher 1 Cracker C189 Solpoll 1 Gladiator Romany 1 Captain R22 C1

Blakesley 1 Icicle Coley 1 Samantha 277 Glenvale 1 Sara 220 Fisher 1 Eca C190 Baldinnie 1 Fiona 7th Cleland 1 Clover 4th

P. & A.M. Riley Miss H. Whittaker T.G. & E.I. Thorne W.J. Hutchings & Sons R. & R.I. Shaw A.E. Nesbitt Farms Ltd.

1. Pepperstock 1 Kingsley 2. Boundless 1 Karl 3. Frenchstone P. 1 Dood

Kinglee 1 Gangster Frys Cross 1 Oberon Dorepoll 1 499 High Society

Boundless Venus 1064 Boundless 1 Crystal Frenchstone P. 1 Jenny

Speirs Farms Ltd. B.,H. & M.R. Myers P. & E. Williams

Ford Abbey 1 Tuna 5th

M.J. Ludgate

1. Rempstone 1 245N Comply Dorepoll 1 93N Nationwide or Die 1. Normanton 1 Lionel 2. RTC 1 Lombardi 3. Fisher 1 Logan L389

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy Frys Cross 1 Oberon Bondes Hubert

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21 T.D. & W.T. Livesey Boundless 1 Symphony 1145 R. Coates W.J. Hutchings & Sons Fisher 1 Susan H338

1. Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong 2. Rempstone 1 Harlem 296H 3. Fisher 1 Linchpin L400

Solpoll 1 Dynamite Solpoll 1 Hollywood Bondes Hubert

Coverwood 1 Careful 200 Bosa 1 Elke 808 Fisher 1 Susan C259

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake M.J. Ludgate W.J. Hutchings & Sons

1. Dendor 1 Murdock 2. Romany 1 Major H12 M8 3. Dendor 1 Muttley

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Helen 14th Romany 1 Julia 41H V23 Dendor 1 Honeysuckle 6th

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones J.R.B. Wilson & Sons D.E, E.D. & A.L. Jones

1. Normanton 1 Muscle Man 2. RTC 1 Mountain Man J20

Alvian 1 Emperor Slyks 1 Elevation

Normanton 1 Grifola 3rd Classic 1 Jubilee

T.D. & W.T. Livesey R. Coates

1. D.E, E.D. & A.L. Jones

2.T.D. & W.T. Livesey

1. D.E, E.D. & A.L. Jones

2.A. & S. Timbrell

1. M.J. Ludgate

2. R. & R.I. Shaw

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2015 - RESULTS KINGTON SHOW

Judge: R.J. Hutchings 12th September 2015

Position

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Supreme & Grand Male Champion

Normanton 1 Lionel

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Reserve Supreme & Reserve Grand Female Champion

Dendor 1 Ruby 20th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Ruby 11th

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Reserve Grand Male Champion

Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong

Solpoll 1 Dynamite

Coverwood Careful 200

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake

Reserve Grand Female Champion

Dendor 1 Molly 41st

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Molly 31st

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Heifer Calf Champion

Dendor 1 Ruby 23rd

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Ruby 11th

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Reserve Heifer Calf Champion

Shraden 1 Duchess M639

Dendor 1 Knuckleduster

Shraden 1 Duchess 516

M.J. & H.M. Timmis

Bull Calf Champion

Dendor 1 Murdock

Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Dendor 1 Helen

D.E, E.D. & A.L. Jones

Reserve Bull Calf Champion

Shraden 1 McHammer

Baldinnie 1 Victory

Shraden 1 Dowager

M.J. & H.M. Timmis

Cow or Heifer born before 1st September 2013

1. Dendor 1 Molly 41st 2. Bromley 1 Tamerisk 602 3. Bounds 1 Katun

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Kinglee 1 Galaxy Ford Abbey 1 Albert

Dendor 1 Molly 31st Bromley 1 Tamarisk 510 Lowerhope 1 Tamerisk

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones M. & M. Roberts H. Weston & Sons Ltd.

Heifer born on or between 1st September 2013 and 31st December 2013

1. Dendor 1 Ruby 20th 2. Bounds 1 Lexi

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Ford Abbey 1 Albert

Dendor 1 Ruby 11th Lowerhope 1 Tamerisk

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones H. Weston & Sons Ltd.

Heifer born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014

1. Heath House Lou Lou

Mawarra Vice Admiral

Haven Curly 122nd

R.G.C. & E.C. Lywood

Heifer born on or between 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2014

1. Oaklea 1 Paige 2nd 2. Normanton 1 Fistulina 8th

Otapawa High Voltage Alvian 1 Emperor

Oaklea 1 Lisa 2nd Normanton 1 Fistulina 4th

F. Arrowsmith T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Heifer Calf born on or after 1st September 2014

1. Dendor 1 Ruby 23rd 2. Shraden 1 Duchess M639 3. Dendor 1 Molly 44th

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Dendor 1 Knuckleduster SMH Euro

Dendor 1 Ruby 11th Shraden 1 Duchess 516 Dendor 1 Molly 41st

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones M.J. & H.M. Timmis D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Bull born on or before 1st September 2013

1. Bounds 1 Jubilee

Bounds 1 Jubilee

Ford Abbey 1 Albert

H. Weston & Sons Ltd.

Bull born on or between 1st January 2014 and 31st March 2014

1. Normanton 1 Lionel

Dendor 1 Harinordoquy

Normanton 1 Jews Ear C21

T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Bull born on or between 1st April 2014 and 31st August 2014

1. Nicholashayne 1 Kingkong 2. Bromley 1 Rocket 3. Haven Lamborghini

Solpoll 1 Dynamite Kinglee 1 Galaxy Haven Cavalier

Coverwood Careful 200 Bromley 1 Rosea 324 Haven Splendour

K. Prettejohn & A. Kerslake M. & M. Roberts E.L. Lewis & Son

Bull born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st October 2014

1. Dendor 1 Murdock 2. Shraden 1 McHammer 3. Church Preen Muldoon

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Baldinnie 1 Victory Dieulacresse Foremost

Dendor 1 Helen Shraden 1 Dowager Church Preen Prunella H024

D.E., E.D. & A.L.Jones M.J. & H.M. Timmis A.R. Owen

Exhibitors Group of Three

1. 1.M.J. & H.M. Timmis

2. D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

3. H. Weston & Sons Ltd.

Best Pair of Herefords

1. 1. M.J & H.M. Timmis

2. D.E. E.D. & A.L. Jones

3. M. & M. Roberts

Judge Reg Hutchings

Normanton 1 Lionel

AUTUMN CALF SHOW CARLISLE Judge: Gordon Clark 30th October 2015

Position Supreme & Grand Female Champion Reserve Supreme & Reserve Grand Female Champion Grand Male Champion Reserve Grand Male Champion

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11

SMH Castro 0001

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53 Miss H. Whittaker

Heifer Calf born on or after 1st March 2015 Heifer Calf born between 1st November 2014 and 28th February 2015

Frenchstone P. 1 Eve

Solpoll 1 Dynamite

Exhibitor

Frenchstone P. 1 Snowy

L.R. & A.M. Ayre

Rockness 1 Maelstrom

Kinglee 1 Hero

Romany 1 Dawn A84 H38

W. & P. Eccles

Baldinnie 1 Clinton

Baldinnie 1 Orient

Baldinnie 1 Chico 2nd

J.A. Cameron & Son

1. Coley 1 Nova 351 2. Moralee 1 Madonna 3. Moralee 1 Monneypenny 1. Frenchstone P. 1 Eve 2. Fardre 1 Maple M391 3. Fardre 1 Maple M390

Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack Solpoll 1 Dynamite Remitall Super Duty 42S Remitall Super Duty 42S

Coley 1 Nova 164 Richmount 1 Katie-Perry Pinmoor 1 Gem Frenchstone P. 1 Snowy Fardre 1 Heidi Maple Fardre 1 Heidi Maple

Miss H. Whittaker T. & D. Harrison T. & D. Harrison L.R. & A.M. Ayre G.H. Morgan G.H. Morgan

Judge Gordon Clarke

Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11

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RESULTS - 2015 Heifer Calf born between 1st August 2014 & 31st October 2014 Bull Calf born between 1st March 2015 and 31st March 2015 Bull Calf born between 1st April 2015 and 30th April 2015 Bull Calf born between 1st November 2014 and 28th February 2015 Bull Calf born between 1st August 2014 and 31st October 2014

1. Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 2. Auckvale Peach 1443M 3. Romany 1 Julia H12 M19 1. Auckvale Marshall 1475M 2. Auckvale Maximus 1464M 3. Mallowburn 1 Marksman 1. Moralee 1 Maximus 2. Moralee 1 Magic 3. Moralee 1 Monster Munch

SMH Castro 0001 Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1131H Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Auckvale Gladiator 916G Auckvale Gladiator 916G Richmount 1 Hermes Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53 Auckvale Peach 964G Romany 1 Julia R22 E65 Auckvale Beauty 774E Auckvale Curly 834F Mallowburn Foxy Romany 1 Mink D1 H48 Mallowburn 1 Ethel Carr Romany 1 Ishbel A51 H52

Miss H. Whittaker W. & R. Kemp & Sons J.R.B. Wilson & Sons W. & R. Kemp & Sons W. & R. Kemp & Sons D. Dickinson T. & D. Harrison T. & D. Harrison T. & D. Harrison

1. Harveybros 1 Murray 2. Gilmartin 1 Max

Greenyards 1 Archie Venture Moler 989

Harveybros 1 Crocus H3 Gilmartin 1 Dawn

Harvey Brothers J.W. & B. Procter

Romany 1 Dawn A84 H38 Baldinnie 1 Chico 2nd Romany 1 Julia A41 E13

W. & P. Eccles J.A. Cameron & Son Miss H. Whittaker

1. Rockness 1 Maelstrom Kinglee 1 Hero 2. Baldinnie 1 Clinton Baldinnie 1 Orient 3. Romany 1 Mecca H12 M47 Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12

CHRISTMAS NATIONAL HEREFORD CALF SHOW Judge: Donald Biggar 12th December 2015

Position

Name of Animal

Sire

Dam

Exhibitor

Supreme & Grand Male Champion

Firbosa 1 Moreton 151

Panmure 1 Knightsman

Bosa 1 Brownie 905

Fir Farm Ltd.

Reserve Supreme & Grand Female Champion

Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11

SMH Castro 0001

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53

Miss H. Whittaker

Reserve Grand Male Champion

Romany 1 Mecca H12 M47

Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12

Romany 1 Julia A41 E13

Miss H. Whittaker

Reserve Grand Female Champion

Rempstone 1 Foxwood V341

Hawkesbury 1 Vespa

Ford Abbey 1 Foxwood 5th

M. Ludgate

Bull Calf born September/October 2014

1. Romany 1 Mecca H12 M47 2. Dendor 1 Maverick 3. Normanton 1 Mozart

Romany 1 Heavyduty A84 H12 Solpoll 1 Gilbert Alvian 1 Emperor

Romany 1 Julia A41 E13 Dendor 1 Ruby 9th Normanton 1 Chantarelle 10th J30

Miss H. Whittaker D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones T.D. & W.T. Livesey

Bull Calf born November/December 2014

1. Pulham Miracle 2. Haven Magnum 3. Shraden 1 Malfoy

Mawarra Sentimental Mawarra After Shock Baldinnie 1 Victory

Pulham Blossom 7th Haven Dowager 160th Shraden 1 Dowager F368

P.R.J. & L.R. Vincent E.L. Lewis & Son M.J. & H.M. Timmis

Bull Calf born January/ February 2015

1. Rempstone 1 Trendsetter V346 2. Dieulacresse Manfred 3. Bosa 1 Ken

Hawkesbury 1 Vespa Knockmountagh Marshal Eldersfield 1 Carter

Rempstone Model Dieulacresse Delilah D331 Bosa 1 Priscilla 895

M. Ludgate T.A. Spooner G. Blandford

Bull Calf born March 2015

1. Firbosa 1 Moreton 151 2. RTC 1 Midwest Tradition 3. Bosa 1 Kentucky

Panmure 1 Knightsman Leos Pride 1 Ellis Eldersfield 1 Carter J773

Bosa 1 Brownie 905 Boundless 1 Terri 1211 Bosa 1 Margaret 847

Fir Farm Ltd. R. Coates G. Blandford

Bull Calf born April 2015

1. Dendor 1 Montana 2. Dendor 1 Mufasa 3. Sky High 1 My Boy

Solpoll 1 Gilbert Solpoll 1 Gilbert Spurstow 1 Star Bright Future

Dendor 1 Wattle 4th Dendor 1 Jano 13th Romany 1 Mink A84 E53

D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones B. Birch & G. Brindley

Bull Calf born on or after 1st May 2015

1. Haven Mustang 2. Dendor 1 Mayweather

Knockmountagh Marshal Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Haven Thrush 61st Dendor 1 Juliet 8th

E.L. Lewis & Son D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Heifer Calf born September/October 2014

1. Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 2. Shraden 1 Dowager M641 3. Shraden 1 Duchess M639

SMH Castro 0001 Baldinnie 1 Victory Dendor 1 Knuckleduster

Romany 1 Ishbel A84 G53 Shraden 1 Dowager G404 Shraden 1 Duchess J516

Miss H. Whittaker M.J. & H.M. Timmis M.J. & H.M. Timmis

Heifer Calf born November/December 2014

1. Blakesley 1 Kimberly 2. Frenchstone P. 1 Eve 3. Pebworth 1 Magic

Kinglee 1 E-Bay Solpoll 1 Dynamite Kinglee 1 Hero

Blakesley 1 Icicle Frenchstone P. 1 Snowy Pebworth 1 Glitter

P. & A.M. Riley L.R. & A.M. Ayre L. & M. Holdsworth

Heifer Calf born January/February 2015

1. Rempstone 1 Foxwood V341 2. Free Town Gloss 3. Haven Dowager 177th

Hawkesbury 1 Vespa Free Town Maximus Mawarra After Shock

Ford Abbey 1 Fox Wood 5th Free Town Glowing Haven Dowager 140th

M. Ludgate R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

E.L. Lewis & Son

Heifer Calf born March 2015

1. Free Town Passion Fruit 2. Bosa 1 Brownie 987 3. Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 20th

Bowmont Storm A584 Eldersfield 1 Carter J773 Solpoll 1 Gilbert

Free Town Passion Bosa 1 Brownie 883 Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 10th

R.A. Bradstock & Ptnrs.

G. Blandford D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

Heifer Calf born April 2015

1. Fabb 1 Mia 2. Fabb 1 Miss Annie Rose 3. Heath House Curly 6th

Classic 1 Galaxy Classic 1 Galaxy Heath House Jupiter

Hartshorne 1 Snowdrop 26th Hartshorne 1 Countess 37th Haven Curly 122nd

D.R.A. Fabb D.R.A. Fabb R. & E. Lywood

Heifer Calf born on or after 1st May 2015

1. Bounds 1 Milly 2. Sandlow 1 Tatu 3. Thorneysure 1 Amber

Ford Abbey 1 Albert Wythen 1 Jaguar Dendor 1 Hobo

Bounds 1 Emily-Olive Stockley 1 Tallulah Thornysure 1 Anya

H. Weston & Sons Ltd. S. Jones M. Shaw

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Judge Donald Biggar

Firbosa 1 Moreton 151

2015 - RESULTS Commercial Steer or Heifer born on or after 1st September 2014 by a Registered Hereford Sire

1. Raspberry Ripple (F) 2. Patch (M)

Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion Lanscombe 1 Maxamillion

Best Group of Three Calves by the Same Sire

1. D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

2. E.L. Lewis & Son

3.M.J. Clark

Best Pair of Bull Calves owned by the exhibitor

1. D.E., E.D. & A.L. Jones

2. M.J & H.M. Timmis

3. M.J. Clark

Best Pair of Heifer Calves owned by the exhibitor

1. M.J & H.M. Timmis

2. A.& P. Massey

3. A. & S.G. Stevenson & Sons

Young Handlers Competition 16 and under

1. Ryan Shaw

2. Oliver Smith

3. John Watkins

Young Handlers Competition 17 to 26

1. Andrew Whitlow

2. Joe Taylor

3. Richard Whitlow

Overall Winner

1. Andrew Whitlow

Reserve. Joe Taylor

R.A. Mitchell R.A. Mitchell

Calendar of Events 2016 JANUARY 22nd

AUGUST Premier Winter Show & Sale, Dungannon, N.I.

FEBRUARY

3rd

Northern Ireland National Show, Enniskillen

6th

National Hereford Show, Tenbury, Worcester

1st

Early Spring Show & Sale, Stirling

9th-10th

Anglesey Show, Anglesey

26th

Spring Show & Sale, Carlisle, Cumbria

14th

National Hereford Show (Ireland), Tullamore, Co. Offaly

16th-18th

Pembrokeshire Show, Withybush County Showground, Haverfordwest

25th

Monmouthshire Show, Monmouth

APRIL 5th

Spring Show & Sale, Hereford

19th April

Spring Show & Sale, Dungannon, N.I.

SEPTEMBER

MAY 11th-13th

Balmoral Show, Belfast

20th

Beef Expo, Bakewell Mart, Derby

28th

Shropshire County Show, Shrewsbury

30th

Surrey County Show, Guildford

JUNE

3rd

National Poll Hereford Show, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

10th

Kington Show, Kington, Herefordshire

17th-18th

Royal County of Berkshire Show, Priors Court, Chieveley, Nr. Newbury, Berkshire

OCTOBER

1st-4th

Royal Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

9th-11th

Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge, Cornwall

9th-11th

South of England Show, Ardingly, Sussex

17th-19th

Royal Three Counties Show, Malvern, Worcester

21st-22nd

Cheshire County Show, Knutsford, Cheshire

23rd-26th

Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh

26th 29th-30th

11th

Autumn Show & Sale, Hereford

16th-17th

Autumn Show & Sale, Stirling

21st

Autumn Hereford Show, Carlisle, Cumbria

28th

Agri Expo & National Calf Show, Carlisle

NOVEMBER 13th

Midlands & East Anglia H.B.A. Calf Show, Newark County Showground

Bury Show, Bury

15th-16th

East of England Smithfield Festival, Peterborough

Royal Norfolk Show, Norfolk

19th-20th

English Winter Fair at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire

22nd

Allams Christmas Show & Sale, Balmoral, Belfast

28th-29th

Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair, Builth Wells, Powys

JULY 2nd-3rd

Bromyard Gala, Herefordshire

6th-7th

Livestock Event at N.E.C., Birmingham

12th-14th

Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate

DECEMBER

18th-21st

Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells, Powys

8th

Royal Ulster Winter Fair, Balmoral

23rd

Antrim Agricultural Show, Antrim

10th

30th

Scottish National Show, Kelso

H.C.B.A. Christmas Calf Show, Shrewsbury Livestock Market, Shrewsbury

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

The National Hereford Show Club

By Sarah Cowle, Hon Secretary & Treasurer

We can reflect on 2015 with a sense of achievement having increased membership, number of exhibitors, number of entries, cattle forward and prize money for the National Show (compared with 2014). We thank those concerned for their support which has delivered this result, and look forward to building on this in 2016 whilst maintaining what makes the Show, in particular, special in so many ways.

Herd visit to Auckvale Herefords and AGM - 6 June 2015 The Herd visit and Annual General Meeting were held, as usual, on the first Saturday in June and this year, we were superbly hosted by the Kemps. The attraction of visiting a herd that had enjoyed success in the National Herd Competitions (Runners Up in 2012 & 2014), been Northern Region herd of the year since 2004, and had been winners at the Dovecote Park Annual Carcase Show, drew a good attendance despite the trek north being a long one for many.

Clive Bidmead with the cows & calves

The 31st National Show of Hereford Cattle - 1 August 2015

Some of the silverware to be awarded Auckvale heifers

We started by walking round the heifers, in-calf and recently calved, who were out away from the main farm, before heading up to Wigdon Walls. Our first stop was the barn where the bulls that John & Tom were planning to show were being housed. This group included Auckvale Lotto, who went on to be Intermediate Male Champion at Tenbury before being sold to SW Quan & Co (his dam line going back to Border blood), and Auckvale Lottery, subsequent winner of the Westaway Cup and second top lot at the HCS Autumn Show & Sale.

2014 bulls in for show preparation

Moving outside, we visited the bull paddocks where Auckvale Kalgoorlie (by Bowmont Storm A584) was waiting and then headed up the fields to see the cows and calves and young bulls.

The cows were a uniform set and the well grown calves receive no creep feed. We returned to the warmth of the farm to be greeted by a massive table laden with sumptuous, mouth-watering fare thanks to Catherine Kemp and her hard-working helpers including Jo Mann. A marvellous end to a grand day out!

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Thanks to the generosity of our headline sponsors, AGCO Massey Ferguson, Norbrook, ForFarmers, Mole Valley Farmers, ACT & SureCalf, and of our many class sponsors, we were able to increase our prize money so that the Supreme Champion at this year’s show walked away with over £500, making this the highest level of individual prize money for any Hereford Show Champion in 2015. The efforts of Edward Lewis, Paul Snell and Michael Hammon are to be applauded in achieving this.

When PJ Budler accepted the invitation to judge, we expected a great show so it was rewarding that numbers entered and numbers forward were significantly up. Those privileged to watch and listen witnessed a masterclass in Judging etiquette. Mr Budler worked through the classes at a good pace. By pulling in his line-ups in reverse order he, and the ringside spectators, had longer to see the higher placings on the move and this built the sense of anticipation to see who would be each winner. In his comments on the final placings, he was able to articulate the differentiating points in a fluent, constructive and non-offensive manner. He was clear, decisive, stylish and eloquent on the microphone.

Clive Davies, head of the Westwood herd and maestro of the microphone, was our commentator and the interaction with PJ Budler made for an entertaining and informative feast for the ears.

The Show commenced with the Breedplan Recorded Bull class.

The class, decided by a combination of the points scored in the ring and the points derived from the bull’s Terminal Index EBV figure, was judged by Boomer Birch. Auckvale Lottery 1362L from W & R Kemp & Sons was pulled in first and maintained his lead when his TI EBV points were included which gained him the Westaway Cup. Second place went to EL Lewis & Son’s Haven Lamborghini with RA Bradstock & Partners’ Free Town Landmark in third.

2015 - CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS We then welcomed PJ Budler into the ring to start the judging of the breed classes with a sense of anticipation wondering what we would make of him and what he would make of us, knowing that cattle from far and worldwide had passed under his scrutiny.

The Tithebarn Perpetual Cup for the best Group of Three bred by the same exhibitor was won by A R Owen’s trio of bull calves, Monaro, Muldoon and Mordred, with W & R Kemp & Sons’ Auckvale Spring bulls in second and P Snell & L Ferguson’s mixed group by Mara Humorous in third.

House Curly 5th (by Haven Wizard) at foot beating RA Bradstock & Partners’ Free Town Glowing (with heifer calf, FT Gloss at foot) into second. Third was Clipston Tiara R16, bred by R&R Westaway and owned and exhibited by PRJ & LR Vincent. Tiara calved at the end of September.

The Gwenyth Davies Memorial Cup for the Senior Female Champion was awarded to the heifer, Heath House Curly 3rd with her class rival, Free Town Glowing taking Reserve. Our thanks go to ForFarmers for their sponsorship of this Championship.

In the Calf Pairs class for the Geoff Thomas Perpetual Challenge Cup, Church Preen was pipped into second place by RA Bradstock & Partners’ Free Town heifer/bull pair with Messrs Spooner’s Dieulacresse pair in third.

Females

Badlingham Blossom 156th with Rodbaston Mayhem at foot

Heath House Curly 3rd with Mark Chandler receiving Gwenyth Davies Memorial Cup from Gerald Blandford & PJ Budler

We then moved on to the individual classes, starting with the Cow class. Here it was clear that Mr Budler was prioritising much more than size as his winner was a balanced, medium-sized cow, a good leg at each corner and a neat udder – Badlingham Blossom 156th.

This 6 year old cow was bred by AG Wright & Son (Farms) Ltd and exhibited by South Staffs College, and had her June bull calf,

The Intermediate heifers were split into three classes, starting with the autumn born heifers –PRJ & LR Vincent’s Pulham Blossom 10th (Haven Hotspur’s first calf) took the honours from AR Owen’s Church Preen Prunella L045 and R T Davies & Co’s Westwood Row Pansy 42nd.

Rodbaston Mayhem, at foot. Second and the Sid Wright Memorial Cup for the best exhibitor-bred cow in this class was awarded to E L Lewis & Son for Haven Dowager 169th (by Mawarra Vice Admiral) with her bull calf Haven Marmaduke at foot.

The first quarter 2014 heifers were a strong class where another Mawarra Vice Admiral daughter found favour with Mr Budler in the form of Heath House Lou Lou (out of Haven Curly 122nd) from R & E Lywood. Second to her was RA Bradstock & Partners’ Free Town Beverley by Free Town Maximus. FT Beverley boasts SRI & TI EBV indices in the top 1% of the breed. C & S H McCreath’s Longridge Dowager was awarded third.

The youngest heifers, born 1 April – 31 August 2014, made up another strong class and this was won by Sarah Cowle’s HighHedges Blossom 7-14 (by Mara Jason) described as being ‘really functional and practical and complete in its class’ by Mr Budler in his summation. Standing second was Robert Morgan’s Sancler Oyster, a feminine Hustyn Scotty daughter shown to best effect by Flora Amery with RN & MA Borwick’s Mara Bonny 43rd in third.

Edward Lewis receiving the Sid Wright Memorial Cup for Haven Dowager 169th

The Intermediate Female Championship and the Haven Perpetual Trophy was awarded to the 1-2 in the January-March 2014 class, Heath House Lou Lou with Free Town Beverley in Reserve, giving Mark Chandler the nice decision of deciding which female to show in the Grand Female Championship. Our thanks go to Mole Valley Farmers for their sponsorship of this Championship.

Third place was awarded to Mrs Lesley Jackson’s Sparkwood Diadem 3rd with her July bull calf, Sparkwood Reggie at foot. The ever enthusiastic Elms School took fourth with Elms School Zumba, a daughter of their stalwart cow, Tipple, who has introduced many young students to the show ring over the years.

The senior heifer class for those born year ending 31st August 2013 was headed by two daughters of Mawarra Vice Admiral.

The winner being the beautiful Heath House Curly 3rd, exhibited

by Mark Chandler for R & E Lywood, with her heifer calf, Heath

Judging the Female Intermediate Championship (l to r) Pulham Blossom 10th, Heath House Lou Lou, HighHedges Blossom 7-14

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 So we progressed to the Junior Female classes, starting with the September 2014 heifers. This year, the winner was Sarah Cowle’s HighHedges Blossom 8-13, with SRI & TI EBV indices just shy of the top 1% of the breed, she is the first daughter of Border Burlington J35. Mrs Anna Dugdale’s Wenlock Iris 51st (by Dieulacresse Biddulph) collected second place.

The youngest category of the day was won by W & R Kemp & Sons’ Auckvale Peach 1443M (by Auckvale 157K Ribstone Lad 1127H), from another Free Town female, Free Town Daphne (by Bowmont Storm A584).

Mr Budler tapped forward Auckvale Peach 1443M for the Junior Female Champ-ionship and the Morris Powell Memorial Trophy and gave the reserve ticket to HighHedges Blossom 8-14.

The female judging was brought to an end with the awarding of the Grand Female Championship and The Sir Archer Baldwin Perpetual Cup. Mark Chandler made the right call and showed Heath House Curly 3rd to take the Championship; the Reserve going to Free Town Glowing.

Bulls The males then took to the ring starting with a decent class of Senior Bulls. Mr Budler’s knack of finding the Mawarra Vice Admiral produce continued with the awarding of the class, the Senior Male Championship and the Charles Mackaness Perpetual Cup to Haven Hotspur, bred and part-owned by EL Lewis & Son and exhibited by co-owners PRJ & LR Vincent. Messrs Spooner & R&R Westaway’s Dieulacresse Goodenough (by Westwood Advancer) took second and Reserve with Miss R Stubbs’ Butterhill Louis taking a creditable 3rd as he was giving away over 2 years to the first and second. Our thanks go to ACT for their sponsorship of this Championship.

Auckvale Lotto 1380L, William Kemp & Sponsor Zoetis SureCalf- Male Intermediate Champion

The Morris Corfield Yarwood Perpetual Cup and the Intermediate Male Championship was bestowed upon the Superior Carcase Sire, Auckvale Lotto 1380L with Haven Lamborghini in Reserve.

Our thanks go to Zoetis-SureCalf for their sponsorship of this Championship.

The Junior bulls section started with the class for September bull calves and this yielded a 1-2 for RA Bradstock & Partners. Both Maelstrom and Mason are by the Australian bred bull, Bowmont Storm A584, whose semen was available via the Irish Hereford Breed Improvement Scheme, out of cows from Free Town’s B family. Standing third was Border Mover M62 from SW Quan & Co – welcome returners to the show.

In the final class of the day, AR Owen’s Church Preen Muldoon took the individual honours to add to his earlier Group win. Second to the son of Dieulacresse Foremost was Haven Monty (by Mawarra Aftershock) from EL Lewis & Son with R & R Westaway’s Clipston Sandman S27 in third.

Haven Hotspur – Senior Male Champion

The Intermediate section commenced with the class for Autumn 2013 bulls which went to last year’s Reserve Supreme Champion, RA Bradstock & Partners’ Free Town Landmark.

The largest class of the day, the class for first quarter 2014 bulls highlighted a difference in opinions as PJ Budler placed W & R Kemp & Sons’ Auckvale Lotto 1380L ahead of the Kemps’ earlier Westaway Cup winner Auckvale Lottery 1362L (third), with R&R Westaway’s Dieulacresse Goodenough son, Clipston Squire in second. Interestingly, John Kemp had commented previously that Lotto had scanned the better of the two, so maybe that is what Mr Budler was seeing.

The class for April –August 2014-born bulls was (as in 2014) won

by EL Lewis & Son with another son of Haven Cavalier – Haven Lamborghini. Lamborghini has SRI & TI EBV indices in the top 1% of the breed and is out of Haven Splendour 25th, making him a half-brother to Haven Kingpin who is part of the Irish Hereford Breed Improvement Scheme. Second was Phocle Levi, an embryo transfer son of Free Town Baron and out of Phocle N3 Dowager 123V, bred and shown by David Jones for new exhibitor, SFJ Dale.

Third was W & R Kemp & Sons’ Auckvale Landmark 1402L.

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Andrew Owen receiving his award from Wendy Manning for Church Preen Muldoon

So with just the Championships left to decide, Mr Budler called in Free Town Maelstrom to take the Junior Male Championship and the Mabel Sinnett Memorial Perpetual Cup, and handed the Reserve to Church Preen Muldoon.

The three Male section Champions then came forward for judgement which resulted in Free Town Maelstrom being tapped forward to take Grand Male Champion and the T E Smart Perpetual Cup, with Haven Hotspur in reserve. Our thanks go to Norbrook for their generous sponsorship of this Championship.

Amazingly, the weather had stayed dry to this point and really

2015 - CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS been pretty perfect for showing cattle, however, just before the main attraction, the heavens opened and Mr Budler was no doubt pleased that he had chosen the hat with a very large brim.

The Grand Finale, as ever, was the choice of the SUPREME CHAMPION HEREFORD for 2015, kindly sponsored by AGCO Massey Ferguson. In the nail-biting finale, Mr Budler selected the bull calf, Free Town Maelstrom, to be his Supreme Champion and the recipient of the Clive Parker Memorial Trophy.

Haven Hotspur, Reserve Male Champion, moved into the line-up and Mr Budler decided upon his Reserve Supreme. He tapped forward his Grand Female Champion, Heath House Curly 3rd. This rounded off a great day for the Bradstock team, which was the largest in terms of numbers forward, and for R & E Lywood and Mark Chandler who came with their two quality heifers.

Young Handlers Once the photographs had been taken and the young handlers rustled up, Mr Will Livesey took to the ring to assess the showmanship skills of the three groups.

Ted Hewitson Perpetual Cup – stockman in charge of herd gaining most points: Mr Gerald Cox Mrs S Cowle: HighHedges Ingon Vic Harper Memorial Plate – stockman bringing out the Supreme Champion: Mr Gerald Cox E L Lewis & Son for Haven Kermit Stockmans Club Vic Harper Trophy – stockman b/o best animal of opposite sex to Supreme Champion: Mr Mark Chandler D M Jones for Phocle Dowager 71H

'Of the Year' awards The Herman G Smith Memorial Trophy for the Horned Bull of the Year went to Trillick Knockout owned and exhibited by PRJ Vincent & FW Cook & Son, and bred in Ireland by JJ Farrell.

The John Noel Memorial Cup for the Horned Female of the Year was awarded to Clipston Tiara R16, owned and exhibited by PRJ & LR Vincent, and bred by R & R Westaway.

The Dick Adams Memorial Trophy for the Herd of the Year was awarded to RA Bradstock & Partners: Free Town.

Under 14 years

Thank you ...

1: Andrew Whitlow 1: Naomi Lewis

1: Jack Lake

2: Felicity James

2: Jack Chilvers

The show is the end-product of much hard work behind the scenes, throughout the months leading up to show day and on show day itself. On behalf of the Club, thanks go to Michael Church, Richard & Jo Mann, all of Richard’s setting up team, Edward Lewis, Paul Snell, Clive Davies, Robert Thomas, Richard Bradstock, Craig McCreath, Alice Lampard, Pam Williams, Rosie Hawnt, the Rampleys, the Sponsors, Donors and Exhibitors, all of whom contributed to making the show an enjoyable and successful event, and not forgetting HCS’s Davids, Prothero & Deakin. We also thank the Tenbury Agricultural Society for hosting us in a prominent position at their flagship show. Great team-work!

19-26 years

14-18 years

2: Lana Charge

3: Richard Whitlow 3: Alex McGrath 4: Emma Timmis

3: Isabel Cummings

4: Alex Quan

The Champion and winner of the Thornhill Plate and The ‘Dennis Jones Memorial’ show stick was Naomi Lewis, who has been part of the Vincents’ show team for a number of years now.

Other awards Badlingham Bull Trophy - the best bull under 2 years old: RA Bradstock & Partners for Free Town Maelstrom Doris M Dancer Cup - the best animal from a herd of less than 12 cows: R & E Lywood for Heath House Curly 3rd Trevor Parker Memorial Trophy – best animal bred by exhibitor: RA Bradstock & Partners for Free Town Maelstrom Betty Lane Memorial Trophy – most successful exhibitor in calf classes: RA Bradstock & Partners RA Bradstock & Partners: Free Town George Davies Memorial Trophy – owner of herd gaining most points: RA Bradstock & Partners Mrs S Cowle: HighHedges Welford Perpetual trophy – herd gaining most points that has not won a Champion or Group trophy: Dieulacresse Mrs L Jackson: Sparkwood Ray Egan (John Bull) Award – best kept cattle lines: The Elms School T & A Amery: Gomer

Looking forward to 2016 We are delighted that D J Makin’s Adzor Herd (at Wellington between Leominster & Hereford) will be the destination for our herd visit and AGM on 4th June. This is not restricted to Show Club members, so please contact Sarah Cowle if you are interested in coming along.

32nd National Show of Hereford Cattle Tenbury Wells – Saturday, 6th Aug 2016 Judge – Michael Molloy, Eire For details, contact Sarah Cowle, 15 Station Rd, Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BW or via the Contact Us page on www.nationalherefordshowclub.com

Will Livesey gives the line-ups for his three sections a final check

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By Pauline Wason, Hon Secretary, Scottish Hereford Breeders' Association In spite of it being a very wet and difficult year, it didn’t deter the Scottish Members from flying the Hereford flag at many of the Local and National Summer Shows and Sales promoting the breed and enjoying much success. Here is a quick summary of the Scottish year.

February was the start of the Bull Sales and at the Early Spring Show and Sale at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, JRB Wilson & Sons attracted a top price of 4,000gns for their maiden heifer Romany 1 Lily D1. In the bull section the youngest entry Baldinnie 1 Furi from JA Cameron & Son was sold for 3,800gns.

In June we had the Royal Highland Show, with Scottish Breeders JRB Wilson & Sons, Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 being judged Grand and Senior Female and then Reserve Overall Champion. The winning streak didn’t stop there for the Wilsons’ as they went on to take the Overall Junior title with Romany 1 Lucy RE L62. Also in the prizes were W, P & K Wason who won the Reserve Grand Female Championship with their in-calf heifer Baldinnie 1 Cathy 40th. After a hectic day of showing we broke from the traditional dinner and held a Hog Roast on the Hereford Stand which proved to be a great success.

Next on the show calendar was The Great Yorkshire Show. Scottish successes came from JRB Wilson & Sons with their home-bred bull Romany 1 Lion H12 L70 taking the Junior bull and Reserve Grand Male Championships. “Lion” was also part of the Pairs and the Team of Four who went on to take the Reserve titles in both the Blythewood Pairs and the Team of Four Inter-breed Competitions.

In the breed section classes, Harvey Brothers, Balfron stood Reserve in both the Group of Three Animals and the Best Pair by the Same Sire.

Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 from JRB Wilson & Sons, Grand Female Champion at the Royal Highland Show

The October Show & Sale at Hereford Mart saw the Reserve Junior Champion Harveybros 1 Lachie from Harvey Brothers sell for the top price of 4,850gns. Females sold to a top of 3,700gns for the Grand Champion Heifer Romany 1 Lucy H12 M34 from JRB Wilson & Sons. At Carlisle the top price of 3,000gns was paid for the bull, Baldinnie 1 Cruiser from JA Cameron & Son, Kilconquhar.

Our Scottish National Show was held at Perth with Mr Ian Shaw, Hallwood Herefords, invited to judge. Champion here was JRB Wilson & Sons with their successful cow Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 and taking the Reserve Championship spot was JM Cant & Partners with Panmure 1 Plum L7.

There was further reason for JM Cant & Partners to celebrate when their home-bred bull Panmure 1 Henry was awarded the Sire of the Year Trophy. Now owned by J & W McMordie, Solpoll Herefords “Henry’s” progeny sold for the highest prices at the three Northern Ireland Shows & Sales and at the Spring Show & Sale held at Hereford Market. Three “Henry” sons sold for the top prices of 10,800, 10,500 & 8,200gns respectively and a daughter also sold for the top female price of 5,200gns.

Harveybros 1 Lachie from Harvey Brothers took the top price at the Autumn Show & Sale in Hereford

There was a good turnout of Herefords for the Scottish Hereford Breeders Association Autumn Calf Show held in conjunction with Agri Expo, Borderway Mart, Carlisle with plenty winners coming from Scotland. Champion Animal was the Romany 1 Ishbel D1 M11 owned and exhibited by Miss Heather Whittaker and bred by JRB Wilson & Sons, Kelso. In the bull section recent newcomers to the breed W & P Eccles from East Lothian took the Grand Male Championship with the 12 month old bull Rockness 1 Maelstrom.

In the Reserve spot was JA Cameron & Son with their 13 month old bull Baldinnie 1 Clinton.

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Panmure 1 Henry bred by JM Cant & Partners took the 2015 Hereford Sire of the Year Award

At the Stars of the Future Calf Show held at Stirling Mart in November, Rockness 1 Maelstrom from W & P Eccles continued

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by Mr Danny Wylie, The Scottish National Show on Saturday 30th July at the Border Union Show, Kelso, The National Calf Show on Friday 28th October at Borderway Mart, Carlisle - jointly hosted by the Scottish Association & North of England Association. 2016 also includes the biennial National UK Herd of the Year Competition.

I look forward to seeing you all at the many shows up and down the country next year. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all members, breeders, sponsors and friends of the Association for their continued support, given to myself and the Association over the past year.

The SHBA wish you all a successful 2016.

Stars of the Future Calf Show

Peter Eccles with Rockness 1 Maelstrom the Grand Male Champion at Agri-Expo, Carlisle

on from his success from the Autumn Calf Show by being awarded the Senior Championship before going on to take Reserve Native Senior Champion. In the females it was the heifer Arranview 1 Regina from W Andrew, Auchincruive who took the Junior Hereford title.

In the Hereford section, top spot in the Senior Male category, went to a Kinglee 1 Hero son, Rockness 1 Maelstrom, shown by Boomer Birch and owned & bred by W & P Eccles. In Reserve was JM Cant & Partners with Panmure 1 Munchkin, a Hawkesbury 1 Volcano son.

The Junior Male Championship went to Harvey Brothers with Harveybros 1 Murray, a Greenyards 1 Archie son, with Reserve going to Moralee 1 Maximus from T & D Harrison, by Mallowburn 1 Jumpy Jack.

2016 will no doubt be another busy one, with Sales at Stirling in February and October and Carlisle in February, May and October and plenty of Summer Shows for us to show off our fantastic Hereford Breed. We will also have Association meetings in February, May and November to which all Members are invited and new Members are also most welcome.

Some of the highlights to look forward to in the coming year are the Royal Highland Show on Thursday 23rd June - to be Judged

Rockness 1 Matilda from W & P Eccles

The Senior Female Championship went again to W & P Eccles, this time with Rockness 1 Matilda KH1, also by Kinglee 1 Hero. There was more joy later in the day for the Eccles family when “Maelstrom” was judged Reserve Senior Native Inter-breed Champion.

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Taking top spot in the Junior Female section was Arranview 1 Regina Starlette, a Parkhill Pompeii daughter from W Andrew, with T & D Harrison’s Moralee 1 Madonna, another by “Jumpy Jack” in Reserve. These two females then went on to take the Overall and Reserve Overall Junior Championships.

Approx 50 cows making 150 with young stock - Finished off grass Bulls used this year Coxon 1 Viscount, Coxon 1 Paddy By “AI” Remitall Super Duty 42S, WTK 37A Heston 017D and Romany 1 Frisky G. D. Poyser Cummerton, Pennan, Fraserburgh Tel./Fax. 01346 561444

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Scottish National Show

Two plums are better than one at this year's show!

There were Herefords from as far afield as Fraserburgh in the North of Scotland down to Stocksfield in Northumberland for this year’s National Judge Mr Ian Shaw of Hallwood Herefords, Cheshire. Commenting after his judging Mr Shaw praised the exhibitors for the “quality and presentation of the cattle” put before him.

Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 took the top spot for breeders JRB Wilson & Sons, Kelso, Scottish Borders at this year’s show held in conjunction with Perth Show. This seven year old cow is no stranger to the red, white and blue rosette having picked up several Championships over many years. “Plum A84 E37” sired

by Baybridge 1 Atlas, was firstly awarded the Senior Female and Grand Female championships before taking the Supreme Title.

Keeping it in the family, not only for breeders JRB Wilson & Sons but also for the Supreme Champion was her bull calf Romany 1 Manager D1 M63. This nine month old calf took the Junior Male and Grand Male Championship Awards. To complete a very productive day, the Wilson family also won the Group of Three and Group of Three by the Same Sire.

Grand & Junior Male Champion Romany 1 Manager D1 M63 from JRB Wilson & Sons

Taking the Reserve Supreme Championships was JM Cant & Partners, Arbirlot, Tayside with a Hawkesbury 1 Volcano daughter, Panmure 1 Plum L7. This very stylish 17 month old heifer had previously been awarded the Junior Female and Reserve Grand Female titles. There was more success for JM Cant & Partners with another Hawkesbury 1 Volcano daughter, this time, their 2 year old heifer Panmure 1 Blessing K18 took the Reserve Senior Female

Reserve Supreme Champion Panmure 1 Plum 1195 from JM Cant & Partners

Supreme Champion Romany 1 Plum A84 E37 with bull calf Romany 1 Manager D1 M63 from JRB Wilson & Sons

Championship. The Cant family also won the Best Pair of Animals in a very strong line-up of cattle.

The Senior Male Championship went to Harveybros 1 Leonard, a 17 month old bull from Harvey Cattle, Balfron, Glasgow and out of the homebred cow Harveybros 1 Crocus H3.

Senior Male Champion Harveybros 1 Leonard with Beth Harvey, Harveybros Herefords

The Reserve Junior Male and Reserve Grand Male titles went to newcomer to the Breed and the show ring W & P Eccles with their nine month old homebred bull Rockness 1 Maelstrom. Second in his class to the Male Champion, “Maelstrom” is by Kinglee 1 Hero out of Romany 1 Dawn A84 H38.

In the Young Handlers’ Competition, kindly sponsored by Mr David Gillon, in the Junior Section Judge Ian Shaw placed Drew Ritchie in

Rockness 1 Maelstrom 1168 from W & P Eccles took the Reserve Grand Male Championship

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first place with Miss Katie Wason in reserve. In the Senior Handler category it was Miss Sophie Harvey who came out on top, fresh from her Inter-breed success at the Royal Welsh Show, with her sister Beth in second place.

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Females in strong demand at the early Spring Show & Sale in Carlisle The early Spring Show and Sale held at Borderway Mart, Carlisle, attracted a top price of 4,000gns for a maiden heifer from the Romany herd shown by Messrs JRB Wilson & Sons of Kelso, Scottish Borders. Romany 1 Lily D1 L53, a stylish correct daughter of SMH Castro and out of Romany 1 Lily 41H W47 was sold to Paul Murphy of Wychnor Herefords, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

Heading up the bull classes was the youngest entry in the sale, Baldinnie 1 Furi, from JA Cameron & Son, Leven, Fife. This well grown son of successful sire Dorepoll 1 499 Einsteine and out of Baldinnie 1 Fiona 11th, won the Reserve Male Championship ticket at the pre-sale judging. He attracted the attention of Messrs Garbutt & Son of Middlesborough who paid 3,800gns.

Female Champion Romany 1 Dawn ST L14 from JRB Wilson & Sons sold for 2000 gns to Paul Murphy, Wychnor Herefords

Show, also Reserve Champion at the Royal Highland Show in 2013. “Plum D1” sold in calf to Spurstow 1 Star Bright Future and also goes to Paul Murphy.

A further two cows travelled to Staffordshire to join Paul Murphy’s expanding pedigree herd, both selling for 3,100gns each. First was Romany 1 Lily A84 G19, a Baybridge 1 Atlas daughter from the Lily family and selling in calf also to the sire Spurstow 1 Star Bright Future.

The next lot in the sale ring was the other cow heading to the Midlands for Mr Murphy. This time from the Julia family and by SMH Castro, she also carries a future calf again by Spurstow 1 Star Bright Future.

Baldinnie 1 Furi from JA Cameron & Son sold for 3,800 gns to Messrs Garbutt & Son

Averages – 6 bulls £2,677.60, 10 females £2,929.50.

The first bull entry to the sale ring was Baldinnie 1 Katsuma who sold for 3,700gns. He was also consigned by JA Cameron & Son and is another son of Dorepoll 1 499 Einsteine and out of the Katie family within the herd. “Katsuma” is no stranger to the show ring as he had already achieved Reserve Male Champion at the Royal Highland Show and Junior Male and Reserve Grand Male Champion at the Scottish National Show in 2014. He was sold to J Brown & Sons, Diamond Herefords of Strathaven, Lanarkshire.

The consignment of females from the Romany herd of Messrs JRB Wilson & Sons, attracted strong interest with a further three cows all selling over the 3,000gns mark.

The first to sell at 3,400gns was Romany 1 Plum D1 J2, an in calf cow from the herds noted Plum family. She is a daughter of SMH Castro and is a maternal sister to “Plum E37”. She was Overall Champion at the Great Yorkshire Show and the Scottish National

Championship Presentation, Female Champion Romany 1 Dawn ST L14 and Male Champion Romany 1 Lord D1 L30 with far right Judge Bill Andrew

Carlisle May Show & Sale The annual May Sale of Hereford cattle at Borderway Mart, Carlisle produced a top call of 3,000gns. Hitting the high notes was Barwise 1 Kioti, a 27 month old son of Dendor 1 Goblin and out of a home-bred cow Barwise 1 Musk Rose.

Exhibited by Carolyn Fletcher, Appleby-in-Westmorland, he sold to Messrs Miller of Lazonby.

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A few lots later, Mr Bulmer, Salton, York brought his single entry into the ring, Salton 1 Klinsman, a 26 month old son of FS 1 Clint and out of a home-bred cow Salton 1 Maddie. “Klinsman” was keenly bid to 2,900gns and was knocked down to Barker Farms Ltd, Moffat.

2015 - SHOW AND SALES Messrs Shepherd, Moorside, Woodplumpton, Preston sold their two entries for 2,200gns each. The first through the ring was Romany 1 Mink R22 E25, a September 2007 born daughter

by Crickley 1 Figurehead and out of Romany 1 Mink 41H V32, following her was Romany 1 Julia R22 F11, a September 2008 cow again by “Figurehead” and out of Romany 1 Julia L46 S20.

She sold with her bull calf at foot, Moorside 1 Moonshine, a three week old calf by Moorside 1 Kingston. The cows were only being sold as Messrs Shepherd has heifers retained within their herd. The pair goes together to Murton Grange Ltd, Myton on Swale, York.

Averages – 4 bulls £2,362.50, 2 females £2,310.00.

Carlisle October Show & Sale Heading up the Hereford Cattle Society’s Annual Autumn Show & Sale held at Borderway Way Mart, Carlisle was an April 2014 born bull from J.A. Cameron & Son of Leven, Fife which sold for 3,000gns.

bull out of another Leos Pride 1 Vanquish sired dam. He was successfully purchased by J Kirkwood & Son, Mouswald Grange, Mouswald, Dumfries.

Averages - 3 bulls £2,730.00

The homebred entry, Baldinnie 1 Cruiser, is a well grown son of Baldinnie 1 Orient and bred out of a Leos Pride 1 Vanquish daughter. He was knocked down to join the JoJo Hereford herd belonging to young member JE Sharp, Causey Wood Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria.

Also from the Baldinnie stable was another son of herd sire Orient which sold for 2,500gns. This October 2013 born bull was bred from a Baldinnie 1 Oxford sired mother and was sold to JFM Mundell, Braehead, Collin, Dumfries.

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A Scotsman, an Englishman and Miss World!

By Robert Wilson, Romany Herefords & Tom Harrison Moralee Herefords

solely on photographs of the National Champions from around the world, this competition always causes a stir when it hits the screen. The world is split into four areas: Europe, Asia/Africa, North America and South America so the winner of an area should not be taken lightly. The next split comes in the form of gender with the male and female champions being judged separately.

There’s a reason Fort Worth in Texas is called ‘Cowtown’ and you realise this as soon as you touch down. Normally at immigration you expect the normal questions about packing the bags yourself and whether anybody gave you a parcel to drop off in the wrong side of town, but not here.

‘So you’re a farmer?’

‘Yes Sir’ ‘What do you farm?’

‘Beef Cows’ ‘What breed?’

‘Hereford’ ‘Good choice! Are you in town for the stock show…..?’

When was the last time you went through customs anywhere else and the officer in charge was also a part-time beef farmer, questioning you on such things as ‘how many cows to the acre you can handle?’

And this set the theme for the week from the motel receptionist who new all the ranches around San Antonio, to the waitresses who actually explained the difference between the different cuts of steak in relation to the animal.

Dallas Fort Worth is ‘Cowtown’, where everybody appreciates what beef farmers do and the product they produce.

We were in town for the finals of The Hereford Champion of the World and the Miss World Competitions, organised and run by PJ Budler of Herefordbreeder.

The Scotsman Robert Wilson (left) and the Englishman Tom Harrison but where’s Miss World?

net and TheCattleMarket.net. We were there on false pretences; we hadn’t won, whereas the other seven delegates had. Unfortunately (or fortunately for us) neither Audrey, Neil or Abbi Anderson from Panmure Herefords could attend the finals after winning Miss Scotland and then going on to win Miss Europe, so we were asked to represent them and Scotland. At this point we would like to extend our full gratitude to them for providing us with the opportunity.

These competitions, now in their third year, are run through the Facebook page of Herefordbreeder.net in the first week of December. There are five judges, four which are breeders from around the world chosen from the areas being judged and the fifth are all the members of the organisation’s Facebook page. Judged

In ‘Cowtown’ there were representatives from Canada, Denmark, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Uruguay, Argentina and of course Scotland. It just shows how global the breed is and the appreciation of what a good Hereford should be by fellow international breeders.

The week started with a wander around the lines (barns in the US) of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo (FWSSR) - trying to get our eye in for the judging in a couple of days. (Some of our sponsorship was given by the FWSSR that made our trip possible and it should be noted what an event they run and that it shouldn’t be kept a secret.

Many thanks go to them). Amazing! The only word that can explain how we felt about the cattle we were looking at, and that’s not just Herefords. Even though the show wasn’t for a couple of days the amount of preparation that was going on was more than most of us in the UK would do on Show day itself. Cattle being washed, clipped and walked, being made ready for the spectacle we were to soon witness. It should be mentioned at this stage the entry for our Breed was around the 250 mark, a mix of both Horned and Poll Herefords.

The following morning we were whisked away back to the barns to see the cattle ahead of a commercial sale in the afternoon of what we would call unregistered Herefords (pure but no paperwork) and some Hereford influenced cattle, mainly Black Baldies (Angus cross Herefords). In spite of Texas having been in a drought for three years, which has only recently broke, the cattle looked well and sold well too, with In-calf heifers selling to £2750 and those with calves at foot to £3500. It should be noted that these were not big cattle, the heifers would only be 500kg at best and those with calves at foot not much heavier, it makes one think! All in-calf heifers were guaranteed in-calf to low birth weight Angus or Hereford bulls for the rancher’s piece of mind, these producers over here need two things – functional cattle and no hassle!

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After this was the main event, the announcement of the winners of the World Championships. Even though we were attending by default we were still nervously excited! The prize giving was held between the Commercial Sale and an Invitational Hereford Sale of 30 head and some semen options, so a big crowd witnessed this finale. Unfortunately the Panmure cow didn’t win but it was great to be there all the same. The North American female did, repeating her dam’s success from two years before.

With formalities over it was time for the Invitational Sale. Now trying to follow a sale in the US is not easy. You would think they would start with Lot 1? - Not here! ‘We just start with what we think is the best Lot helping to push the sale along’, we were told, so Lot 6 it was, and they were right; $32,500, top price! The sale seemed to go well with the breaking of the drought encouraging buyers and ensuring a high clearance rate. It put everybody in a great mood for the Poll Hereford function held that night in conjunction with a Super Bowl Party, probably the only one we’ll ever see while being in America. We did make one purchase that night after missing out at the sale, a bird house in the shape of a cowboy boot, a wee bit ‘cheeper’ than the the first Lot through the sale!

With judging starting at 8.00am and 250 cattle to watch another early night was called for.

The morning came sooner than expected and we were picked up to head to the show by the now tiring drivers, PJ, Shannon and ‘Iron Mike’ McMannus. Little did they know what was to come later in the week……

are used to over here being closer to fives and sixes rather than seven or eights with huge capacity and muzzle width, again a point not lost on us when we visited ranches.

Judging was in the order of young to old, male to female, with a section of poll cattle then a section of horned cattle all being evaluated by one judge. Interesting to note he also had access to all EBV’s (EPD’s in US) and was taking these into account while making the placings - placings which started last to first. We both thought this was a great idea as it made the best exhibit, in the judge’s opinion, be on show for longer unlike in the UK where we tend to look at the bottom end of the class for longer. Most of the judging was done on profile rather than from front and rear views. Many classes numbered in excess of twenty head, all placed and comments given until the end. We didn’t agree! The cattle that would fit THE uk market stood largely in the middle of the line but we could see a pattern in his judging and interestingly the ones we picked in the stalls were some of the ones near the top end. Had we seen the conditions some of these cattle have to live in on the ranches before the show and not after, our ‘judging’ may have been for Texas conditions rather than with the UK in mind. It was a great spectacle with a lot of cattle being awarded prizes that could easily have a place over here. They were however smaller in frame size than what we

Cattle were amazingly fitted by the crews working behind the scenes, three, four, or even five people working on one animal before passing it on to a specialised leader.

The professionalism exhibited by everybody from the kids in the fitting crew or on halter to the older teams fitting was a pleasure to watch, everybody wanted to win and felt their animal was good enough too.

PJ Budler, Maria Robbie (NZ) and Fernado Alfonso (Uruguay)

It was very interesting speaking to the other delegates about their views on the judging and finding we agreed mostly with the New Zealanders’ and Uruguayans’. We had plenty of time to do this as we were treated to a meal by another Sponsor, TheCattleMarket.net at the hotel we were staying in, it was a very shrewd plan on their behalf as we were all a bit nervous owing to the next’s day activity, so refreshments were kept to a minimum.

They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch (or dinner in this case) and they’d be right! The price of last night supper was to give a 40 minute presentation at The Texas Christian University (TCU) as part of their Ranch Management Course, an MBA course achieved in nine months.

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We were all asked to explain how we managed a cattle related topic at home, in addition we were asked to outline our own breeding programmes. How hard can it be we thought? Hard. One of our driver’s husbands was enrolled in the course and she told us they spent four hours questioning a lady who came to speak about water management meaning she had to give her 50 minute presentation in 10 minutes! Oh dear we thought!

It was a very sought after course and strict guidelines encouraged students into becoming the organised industry leaders they were planning to be. They always had to be neat and tidy, which we agreed compared to us at University they most certainly were. An aspect that really impressed us here, and throughout Texas, was the politeness of everybody, not at all how we perceived our trip was going to be, given the stereotypes portrayed by some Hollywood films. We entered the cauldron of the lecture theatre ready to start, as the students walked in every single one placed their mobile phone in named pigeon holes by the door so they wouldn’t be distracted and sat down with pen, paper and calculator at the ready, eager to learn. That’s what really came out of our experience there, the eagerness to learn, yes the questions were hard but they weren’t trying to trip you up or catch you out, they were just keen to know more. It was fascinating for us to hear about the other delegates and their programmes and the realisation that we are just playing at beef farming in the UK became all too apparent when we heard from the Argentine delegate and the 300,000 cattle he had to manage. Nobody broke down under the pressure and we all made it back to the cars tired, but impressed with the facility and students.

The tiredness didn’t last for long as we were rewarded with a trip to the rodeo by the Fort Worth organisers, what a fantastic display of courage and bravery, (or stupidity if that’s not too rude!). Again you could tell it was ‘Cowtown’, where else would a group of twenty kids (probably aged about 14/15

years old) be allowed to try to tackle and halter a calf from a batch of a dozen in order to win $5K towards their education.

Did they worry about health & safety or welfare? - It appeared not. Although we were sure there were some precautions taken in the background. The normal rodeo events including the likes of bull and bronco riding also took centre stage and gave us both a real sense of admiration for the cowboys and cowgirls taking part over the three week display.

Yet another early night (you can believe that if you want!) was to be had, as we had another pre 7.00 a.m start to go on some ranch visits. The first was to be a visit to Dudley Brothers Ranch at Comanchie.

Here we were greeted by a no nonsense welcome by John Dudley. He explained how he ran his 23,000 acre property with its 154 miles of fences and 43 miles of road.

Did he show cattle? No. Did he halter break cattle? No. Did he feed them in preparation for a sale like most breeders in the UK? No. Did he pull in a £5000 pound average for 150 bulls? Yes – he certainly made us think!

His market was for ranch bulls with most going within 200 miles of his ranch, which incidentally isn’t a long way in Texas when you consider the UK fits inside it four times!

His customers always came first and he told it like it was and how could you argue with him given the success of his annual sales.

From here we had ‘short’ of a couple of hundred miles drive flanked by cotton fields most of the way to Rocking Chair Ranch at San Antonio, the last seven miles of which was from their farm gate to the house on a rather bumpy dirt road. In spite of the arid surroundings the cattle looked well and two

pens of yearling calves stood out and a muscular continental type show heifer that would fit in over here, one of very few of this type we saw on the trip. There were some good herd bulls here and a number of horned cows. The horns are necessary on some ranches to add some protection from the coyotes in the area. We did see one of these but as it was hanging as a trophy at the farm gate it wouldn’t be bothering any cattle! After a quick look around the amazing hunting lodge and grounds we set of to a nearby motel for a well earned rest, not quite as well earned as our chauffeurs, PJ, Mike and Shannon!

After another early night (you’re getting the theme now!) we were given the option of having a bit of a leisurely start and going straight to the next ranch, or having a start prior to seven again and taking in an hour at the steer show on the way. The most interesting aspect of this steer show was that only the top 10 in each class were allowed to go forward to the sale on the following Saturday, with some classes in excess of 50 cattle. As we were going to the steer sale in a couple of days we took the former option, it had nothing to do with yet another early morning.

So after a seven, yes seven hour trip we arrived in East Texas at Iron Lake Ranch.

A relatively young herd in the terms of pedigree breeding but one packed full of genetics. Here we saw the $600,000 2014 Denver Show Horned Champion who was also the highest recorded Hereford bull in the US for marbling. Only a young group of calves were on show by him but they indicated a lot of promise. It was interesting to see a slightly different approach here to the other ranches. There were a few cows being served naturally but a large proportion were donor cows and a herd of terrific home bred black baldies as recipients. Some of these never had a natural calf, with a lot of the pedigree cows being flushed by the IVF process for most of their gestations, so they were always needed. It was a fascinating set up, but with such speed of genetic progress, we

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Once again here we saw an extensive embryo programme in place with some black baldies as recipients. In the whole trip we were unaware of seeing any dairy influenced recipients or suckler cows, they just weren’t the type to suit the conditions or strict management that the other cattle were subject to in Texas.

The Cattlemans Steakhouse where on the best beef is sold - Hereford Beef!

wondered if you were to make a mistake in breeding decisions would it be quicker to replicate through the herd? On the flip side it did give you the opportunity to invest an increased amount in the herd and make efficient use of animals in an attempt to recoup some funds.

Only 100 miles home that night, which seemed like nothing now! With being back to the hotel early we thought it best to frequent a local saloon to see if this lived up to the Hollywood stereotype. Needless to say it didn’t, the natives were friendly and once again interested to hear about our management techniques and businesses at home, as we did there’s. We stayed as long as we could (the bar shut!) as we were up a bit later - only setting off at 7.30am.

Our destination was GKB Herefords, a pedigree herd and set up more like we would expect at home, but Americanised.

To give you an example; where as here we might have an old wooden trunk, or if you’re lucky a metal one, this set up had a 24ft goose neck trailer for their show box, everything seemed bigger in Texas, apart from the cattle. What a place! Such professionalism right from the word go, endless fields of quality cattle with a lot of the show winners from the start of the week coming from, or being influenced by, this ranch. We also saw the 2015 Denver Show Poll Show Champion here, a great example of the Hereford breed and could easily be used in the UK to good effect.

After alighting the fleet of four gators/mules that were our transport around GKB we boarded the trucks, complete with goody bags, once again for our final ranch visit of the trip to Glaze Herefords.

On arrival here (a bit late, the drivers were flagging!) we were treated to some wine tasting from a local vineyard and lunch.

Unfortunately, after a while, we had to leave this to see some cattle, probably a wise decision as I’m not sure much customary spitting out of the wine was being done.

Yet again a smaller herd with a number of recipients but some really good donor cows in amongst them and a stock bull that for many in the party was one of the best we had seen.

I think by this stage our drivers were on autopilot and were delighted to be back at the hotel. Once again we decided to have an early night as we were flying the next day.

The next morning we had a more sensible time for being picked up to take us to the final sale of the week, featuring as the first lot the champion steer. With the sale of the pedigrees in mind and the top of $32,000 for a yearling heifer we thought we’d seen it all that week. We were wrong. The champion, the first lot, sold for $250,000 - we thought that was expensive beef! Wrong again! If you were a steer at Fort Worth Stock Show would you want to be the champion as you get to spend the rest of you life at the local zoo, not many Smithfield Champions can say that! The champion is normally bought by a Stock Show syndicate of local business men and all this money and that from the other lots through the day, in excess of

Tom 'Billy the Kid' Harrison honing his rodeo skills!

$3 million spent on the sale steers, pigs and sheep goes towards the education of the handlers. There is also a commitment to make sure every steer that makes the sale sells for at least $7000. It’s amazing to see the commitment ‘Cowtown’ has to its youth and their education.

When the gavel fell for the last time the cue came to leave for the airport and the end of an educational, tiring, but fun week. We’d learned about the vastness of Texas, the difference in topography and conditions that cattle had to survive in, and this was after the drought had broken. That none of the Hollywood stereotypes we’d assumed applied to ‘Cowtown’, but why would they, the town was full of like minded stock folk and industry enthusiasts. Business leaders who enjoyed supporting their future young entrants and made no attempt to hide in the shadows while doing it. An industry that listened to its markets, producing the right product accordingly.

We accept that the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence, especially when you’re on holiday, but you still have to mow it, and who knows maybe it’s not, but at least when your mower breaks, or you want somebody younger to push it, they’re there because they’ve been encouraged right from when they were catching calves, selling steers or fitting cattle.

The whole trip was great and so good to find a place where farmers still matter and are understood. The youth are educated in understanding the challenges to the industry and keeping it going and they’re helped by business leaders that probably were the recipients of similar help in the past. The vision we had been given at the home of American Agriculture and the people involved in it was not what we found in Texas - it was so much better!

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Herefords in Scotland: Douglas Family making strides with Herefords, including U.S. Bloodlines

By Rosie T Douglas

Enthusiasts for the Hereford Breed are prominent on both sides of my family.

My maternal grandfather, Jimmy Basson founded the successful Wye Not Hereford stud in South Africa, and my paternal grandfather, John T Douglas established the Ervie Hereford herd, in South-west Scotland where I grew up with my three younger sisters, Ellen, Olivia and Kristina.

Chance brought the two families together when in 1981 my father, John S Douglas accepted the task to tend three Hereford bulls from Britain to South Africa. The voyage lasted four weeks on a royal mail ship with stops at Tenerife, St Helena and Ascension Islands in the Atlantic before arriving at Cape Town. One of the bulls, Clipston Rufus, was destined to be a stock sire for my grandfather and little did my dad know that in 10 years Jimmy would be his father-in- law.

Our farm is Mains of Airies and is a 600-acre block, situated on the exposed peninsula of the Rhins of Galloway. The farm has a rocky and picturesque coastline with views on to Ireland and the Mull of Kintyre.

In 1929 my great grandfather, John Douglas, bought Mains of Airies and moved there from Ayrshire with his wife and young family. In those days dairy and 55 acres of second-early ware potatoes were the main enterprises with much of the milk from the 140-cow herd of Ayrshires used on farm to produce cheese. There also was both

A typical Ervie bull

The Douglas Family - John and Alexandra with daughters Kristina (front), Ellen, Olivia and Rosie

a herd of sows and a weaner pig finishing enterprise, which used up both the whey from the cheese production as well as the “brock tatties”. John Douglas was a noted Clydesdale horse judge and breeder and as well as the 6 ½ pair of work horse for the farmwork there always was a top stallion and a string of brood mares at “the Airies”.

Sheep also featured, with a 100-ewe flock of half-breds producing Suffolk-cross butchers lambs. By the 1940’s my great grandfather had taken the lease on 5 sheep farms in the southern uplands of Galloway and south Ayrshire and later bought another hill farm to expand his sheep numbers.

Scottish Blackface was the breed on the hills and cull ewes and wedder lambs were often transported down from the hills by train to our local town Stranraer, and then walked the 8 miles to Mains of Airies to be fattened on turnips.

My grandfather, John Telfer Douglas finished his schooling and came straight to the farm. During the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s he moved with the times and mechanised and modernised. The horses were replaced by tractors, the leased farms were given up for timber production, cheese was no longer made on-farm with all the milk now sold to the Stranraer creamery. Pigs became unprofitable and were replaced with a beef enterprise. The hill farm had a herd of Galloway cows and he crossed half the cows with a Hereford bull, weaning all the calves and finishing them back at Mains of Airies. The Hereford bull was also used on half the dairy herd to produce beef calves for finishing and soon the beef production became a valuable part of the farming equation at Mains of Airies.

By now John T Douglas recognised the superior performance and fleshing of the Hereford crosses and in 1969 he established the Ervie Hereford herd when he purchased his first pedigree Hereford female, Wroxhall Daisy B36, at the large Hereford cattle sale held in Edinburgh.

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had been struck up in Denver with Craig and Junior Beran and two cows from their very good Line One herd were flushed for importation in 2007.

2008 saw more flushes imported from Jack Holden and also a flush bought from Mark Cooper.

A couple of young bull calves with Line One genetics.

Now, as well as using the imported L1 bulls across our herd we are maintaining a herd of straight Line One females and continuing with a line breeding programme to produce

Initially the pedigree numbers remained under 10 cows but after the dairy was dispersed in 1979, the commercial beef cow numbers went up to 150 and the pedigree Hereford herd expanded to 25 cows, with most of the bulls sold privately to local dairy farmers.

My father, John Sloan Douglas, introduced the policy of breeding our own commercial female replacements. When the BSE health crisis hit the UK livestock industry in 1987, he dispersed the crossbred commercial and the Ervie Hereford herd expanded to 140. A portion of the herd was bred to Aberdeen Angus bulls with the aim of breeding an alternative commercial beef suckler replacement female. During a visit to his father-in-law’s Wye Not herd in South Africa in 1993, he was greatly impressed by the progeny of American Hereford bulls and became determined to source similar genetics to improve the Ervie herd. Semen from BB Domino 1087 and a Canadian son of L1 Pacesetter was bought and used with good results. In 2002 he sourced and bought a Danish in-calf Hereford heifer with bull calf at foot. She was the result of an embryo from Ken Bieber and produced two very successful stock bulls for the Ervie herd. In 2003 another heifer from the same female line was purchased from Denmark.

Her genetics also enhanced the Ervie herd.

American Hereford bloodlines were sourced in the early 2000s which have had

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The Douglas’s run approximately 170 registered Hereford cows and have a line breeding programme, using sires resulting from their imported Line One importations. They have established five female “tribes” within the Ervie herd to prevent bloodlines from becoming unacceptably close.

a positive impact on the herd. Flushes from several Line One herds in recent years have continued the forward progress.

Then in 2005 my father flew out to the Denver Stock Show where he met and chatted with Jack Holden. Jack was very helpful in overcoming the problems associated with importing fresh genetics to the UK and by December 2006 our first straight Ervie Line One’s were born from 3 Holden flushes. Another friendship

further stock sires ongoing. On top of this, following a stint of work experience I had with the Beran family in 2013, I am eagerly awaiting some calves from a further 2 flushes imported from B & D Herefords last year.

The majority of our bull calves are kept for our on-farm Spring Bull sale. We held our first on-farm bull auction in 2010 and commercial demand increases year on year. Bulls are produced completely

Bringing the bulls in - The Douglas daughters, Ellen, Kristina, Olivia and Rosie, are all a vital part of the Ervie operation near Stranraer.

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begun to use for stock work. Eventually we may be able to sell a few colts!

My dad’s farm policy is to keep input costs low whilst maintaining a high quality end product.

Farm labour has been reduced to one part time worker and cropping contractors are used as required.

The farm is cropped in rotation with predominately grass leys for seven years, followed by a crop of kale, then with spring oats for two or three years and reseeded back into grass. Blends of the most productive new clover varieties and incorporated into our grass mixtures producing high outputs from our grazing sward whilst reducing nitrogen fertiliser applications. By strip grazing kale over the winter we have also reduced our grass silage acreage and costs.

Low cost management suits our Hereford herd and our breeding selection is driven by good fertility, longevity and problem free cows. Emphasis is placed on cattle with good feet and legs, tight level udders with small teats. The herd is performance recorded and the yearlings are scanned for muscle, marbling and back fat in a bid to select replacements that will improve red meat yield.

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naturally without pampering with emphasis on fertility and fitness. This year we sold 50 bulls to a top of £4,500 and an average of £2,300.

Also, what began as a hobby for fun 15 years ago with one purchased Appaloosa mare has now become a small appaloosa stud, which we are developing and have

Alongside the Hereford herd we run flocks of Texels and Romney ewes which lamb March and April.

Lots of green grass – low-cost management suits the Hereford hard and economic principles also drive the breeding selection with regard to good fertility . longevity and problem-free cows. Much emphasis is placed on breeding cattle with good feet and legs. Cows to have tight level udders with smallish teats. Bulls wellbalanced with clean underline and sheath and good even sized testicles.

The herd is performance recorded and yearling bulls and heifers are scanned for muscle and back fat in a bid to select re-replacements that will improve red meat yield.

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As a family, we enjoy working on the farm, taking part in calving, de-horning, lambing and haymaking. We also enjoy, fishing, pheasant and clay shooting, riding and taking trips around the coast and Loch Ryan in our boat if the weather is fair.

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PUTTING TOP QUALITY HEREFORDS ON THE MAP Homes of the best herds in the Association’s Area with many of the best herds in the Breed producing in 2015 T.D & W.T Livesey ‘Normanton’ Show with Herd of the year, with ‘Normanton 1 Lional’ National & overall Poll Bull of the year.

Jimmy Speirs ‘Pepperstock’ ‘Pepperstock 1 Kingsley’ Supreme Champion: Hertfordshire County & Res Supreme Champion Bucks County.

Newtoncroft Farms ‘Newtoncroft 1 Truelove’ Supreme Champion: Ashby & Market Bosworth National Hereford Tenbury Wells Reserve Male Champion (PRJ & LR Vincent) ‘Haven Hotspur).

Suffolk County.

Supreme Champion: (Owen Smith Farming) ‘Laxfield Elvis).

Royal Norfolk Supreme Champion: (TD & WT Livesey) ‘Normanton 1 Lional’ Res Supreme Champion: (MJ Ludgate) ‘Rempstone 1 High Roller’. .

BEDFORDSHIRE 1 R & M Bates, ‘Battlebrook’ (DH) Brook House, Grange Farm, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, Beds.

SGI92HE. Tel: 01767 631639. Email: margaretbates6@btinternet.com 2 Monica Brown, ‘Happy Herefords” 2, Cedar Cottages, Newton Blossomville, MK43 8AR Tel: 07770770976 Email. Herefords@countryside-explorer.com 3 Jim Speirs, (P) ‘Pepperstck’ Pepsal End Farm, Pepperstock, Luton, Beds LU1 4LH Tel: 07979463480. Email: jimmy:speirs@hotmail.co.uk BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 4 D. & A. Briggs, ‘Blackwell” (P), Blackwell Farm, Latimer, Chesham, Bucks., HP5 1 TN. Tel: 01494 762190. Email: farm@davidbriggs.com 5 Sarah Cowle ‘High Hedges’ 15, Station Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 4BW. Tel: 01296658310/07770666887. Email: high-hedges-quainton@outlook.com 6 Mr I. C. Markham & EA Gough ‘Glenmore & Glengough” (P), Glenmore Farm, Bullington End Road, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, MK19 7ER. Tel: 01908 511169/07778180730.

Email: ianmarkham@btconnect.com 7 Paul & Lynn Snell, ‘Lowergrove”, Lower Grove Barn, Mursley Road, Little Horwood, Bucks MK17 OPG Tel: 01296720703 Email: paulspace@hotmail.com 8 TGR Williams & Son, ‘Alanbrook’, Highlands 95 Weston Road, Olney, Bucks.

MK46 5AA. Tel: 07831529406. Email:alanwilliamsmk@aol.com CAMBRIDGESHIRE 9 F.W Cook & Son and Mrs. A Cook, ‘Albany” (H). “Hawcroft” (H), Albany Farm, Fen End, Over, Cambs., CB4 5NE. Tel: 01954230265. Email: albanycattle@btopenworld.com 10 Daniel Fabb & Helen Parr, ‘The Fabb Herd’ Wilsons Orchard Farm, Fenside Road, Warboys, Cambs, PE28 2TY. Tel: 07584035080. Email: Helen@fabbherd.com DERBYSHIRE 11 D. J. Deaville, “Alderville(P)/Aldersley(H)”, Model Home Farm, New Road, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE 56 2SQ. Tel: 01629822402/824070 Mob: 07999527108.

Email:alderville@W3Z.co.uk 12 D.D. Rowley & Partners, ‘Hollowseal” (P), Hollows Farm, Sandy Lane, Netherseal, Swadlincote, Derbys., DE12 8BU. Tel: 01827 373293/07724743611.

Email; carol@ hollowsealherefords.co.uk Web: hollowsealherefords.co.uk 13 A & S. Stevenson & Sons, “Alvian” (P), Carr Farm, Carr Lane, Brackenfield, Alfreton, Derbys, DE55 6DG. Tel: 01773 836124/07891832195. Email: krisI23-@hotmail.com ESSEX 14 Reydon Cattle Company ‘Reydon’ (P), Hereford House, Main Road, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8DR Tel: 01268767175/07858378501. Email: info@reydoncattle.com HERTFORDSHIRE 15 Mrs. L. Jackson, ‘Sparkwood’ Woodrow Farm, Wigginton, Tring, Herts., HP23 6HT Tel: 01442 823005. Email: lesleyjackson1@hotmail.co.uk Web:www.sparkwoodherefords.co.uk LEICESTERSHIRE 16 P. Cobley, “Kinglee’ (P), Stanton Farm, Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, LE9 4JA Tel: 01455 272810107738 110102. Email: pete.cobley@cobleytransport. co.uk 17 TD. & WT Livesey, ‘Normanton’ (P), Manor Farm, The Hollow, Normanton Le Heath,Leics LE672TJ. Tel: 01530 264683/07710386329. Email: tlivesey@liveseybros.co.uk 18 Newtoncroft Farms, ‘Newtoncroft’ Croft Farm, Newton Harcourt, Leicester, LE8 9FH. Tel: 01162 259387 Email: ncf450@btinternet.com.

LINCOLNSHIRE 19 David and Jane Coulson, ‘Ancholme’, High Harbour Farm, Sand Lane, Middle Rasen, Lincs.

LN83FB. Tel: 01673 844789/07778 926017. Email: jane@highharbour.plus.com Web: www. ancholmeherefords.co.uk 20 SA & VJ Elwess, ‘Elwess” (H) Manor Farm, Common Lane, Heapham, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 5XB. Tel: 01427 838208. Simon: 07825446321. Victoria: 07764740540.

Email:simon@elwess.com. Victoria: victoria.elwess@hotmail.com NORFOLK 21 C.A & P.C Bidmead, Tuppin Farm, Magpie Lane, Rocklands Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1UU. Tel: 01953483825. Email: dcm@live.co.uk www.rocklandherefords.

22 Jeremy Buxton, Town Farm, Booton, Norwich, Norfolk NR10 4NY Tel: 07870490159.

Email: Jeremy@eveshill.uk 23 Fowell Bros, Orchard Farm, The Common, Itteringham, Norfolk NRll 7APTel: 01263 587285.

Email:rafowell@afiweb.net .

24 P.RJ. & L. R Vincent, “Pulham” (H & P). White House Farm, Coles Common, Pulham Market, DISS, Norfolk, IP21 4XT Tel: 01379 6769061 07771697866.

Email: philiprjvincent@hotmail.com Web: www.pulhamherefords.co.uk 25 Mrs M Wyand ‘Primrose’ (H & P) Primrose Farm, ,Kediston, Reepham, Norwich, Norfolk NR10 4TX Tel: 01603 870248. Stockman: Steven Gray 01263860894/0779872319

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 26 RN. & MA Borwick, ‘Mara” (H), No. 1 Preston Lodge Farm, Preston Deanery Northampton NN7 2DS. Tel: 01604 870246/07861 661275 Email: bobborwick@maraherefords.co.uk Web: www.maraherefords.co.uk 27 P. & A M. Riley, ‘Blakesley”, Kirby Grounds, Towcester, Northants, NN12 8RQ. Tel: 01327860273. Email: ann.kirbygrounds@byte-it.net 28 Thornby Farms - Miss AE. Barlow, “Thornby” (P), Thornby House, Thornby, Northampton, NN6 8SJ. Tel: 01604740295. Email: thornbyfarms@btinternet.com Peter Moyes - 07767 353205. Email: petermoyes@btinternet.com 29 RG. Westaway & Son, ‘Clipston” (H), Grasslands Farm, Clipston, Market Harborough, Leics., LE16 9RY. Tel: 01858 525385. Email: rose.westaway@btinternet.com NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 30 JW & R Johnson, “Real” (P), 110 Bridle Road, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5FP. Tel: 01159 313184 Web: wwwRealpollherefords.co.uk Email: realpollherefords@hotmail.com OXFORDSHIRE 31 P. T. English, “Churchlands Estate” (P), Churchlends, Appletree Road, Chipping .

Warden, Banbury, axon OX17 lLN. Tel: 01295 6604831 07788616447.

Email: patochairman@philiptenglish.com Web: www.churchalnds-herefords.com 32 M.J. Ludgate, ‘Rempstone” (P), Scotsgrove Farm, Scotsgrove, Thame, Oxon., OX9 3RX. Tel: 0772555805. Email:jludgate@outlook.com 33 Megan Trinder, Manor Farm, Islip, Kidlington, Oxon, OX5 2SQ. Tel: 07768816637. Email: megantrinder@hotmail.co.uk RUTLAND 34 JWE& SL Bevin, ‘Shorne Hill’, ‘Shipleyhill’, Shorne Hill, Brooke, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8DB. Tel: 07860819554 Email: William-bevin@hotmail.co.uk SUFFOLK 35 Owen Smith Farming, ‘Clement” (H). Briar Cottage, School Lane, Bromeswell, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2PX. Tel: 01394460408 and 07885 594143. Email: owensmithfarming@live.com WARWICKSHIRE 36 C&S Grundy, B& V Bingham, ‘Ingon” (H), Lower Ingon Farnn, Ingon Lane, Stratford-upon- Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 OQF. Tel: 01789 731069/731338.

Email: sarahgrundy77@btinternet.com.

37 GH Cattell, ‘Woodhouse’ Woodhouse Farm, Catherine-De-Barnes, Solihull B92 0DJ Tel: 01217058340. Email: woodhouseherefords@gmail.com 38 D. & E. Colledge, “Hawkesbury” (P), Grove Farm, Parrotts Grove, Aldermans Green Road, Coventry, CV2 lNR Tel: 02476 313806. Email: ernie@forktrucks.fsnet.co.uk 39 P.E. & K.J. Dicken, ‘Jacobean” (P), 121, Darley Green Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands B93 8PU. Tel: 01564 7764711 07817587010. Email: katybick@hotmail.com 40 Nick & Lucy Holdsworth, Little Meadows Farm, Pebworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8XE. Tel: 01789 721972/07894074041 Email: nick509@aol.com 41 C,M,M D Jones, “Maxstoke Herefords” (P), Mill Farm, Maxstoke, Coleshill, Warwickshire, B46 2QA Tel: 01675462183. Email: mill-farm@btconnect.com 42 RP. Mann, “Spinney” (H), Hill Farm, Ufton, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9PP Tel: 01926 612208/07739280645. Email:goldlinestud@btconnect.com

Hon. Secretary: Alan Pittam, 38 Ashby Road, Braunston, Daventry, Northants, NN11 7HE. Tel: 01788 890702 Email: ale.pittjoyal@btinternet.com

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

Midlands & East Anglia

By Alan Pittam, Hon. Secretary, Hereford Breeders' Association The Association’s aim for 2015 was to arrange a varied programme of activities for all members, existing and new, young or old, with an interest in “HEREFORD CATTLE”.

Traditionally we hold our meetings at a venue of a member, where after the meeting the Committee can visit the herd of our host. As our area extends a large distance in mileage from North to South, holding meetings at different venues throughout the area shares the distance for members to travel to meetings.

The Association values highly the contribution that our young members make, and every effort is made to listen to their ideas and incorporate them in our activities. We now have three Junior Members on our Committee, Fiona Woollatt, James Ludgate & William Livesey. The strength of the young members in our area increases year on year. This year has not disappointed, with many more young Hereford entrants, not only in the Breed Young Handler Classes at many shows but also in the Inter-breed Classes too.

The growth in popularity of entering Young Handlers Classes at our area shows continues to grow, where there is the opportunity to gain points towards our ‘Highhedges’ Handler of the Year Trophy. Throughout the summer over 20 handlers gained points in this competition which culminates at our Newark Calf Show appropriately this show prides itself on providing opportunities for young people to practice their ring craft and preparation. Exhibitors are able to get help from young handlers as well as allow them to lead their animals in the handling classes and in breed classes if they so choose. This also allows anyone under the age of 26 the opportunity to “have a go” and learn practical skills even if they have no cattle to bring along.

The Trophy this year was awarded to Harriet Froud and our Association congratulates Harriet whose achievement reversed last year’s result. Faith Trinder, last year’s winner, took the Runnerup position. All entrants worked so hard throughout the summer and it is hoped their interest and determination continues - the points will be available again to everyone leading a Hereford in our area shows young handlers classes from May 2016. Our winner, eleven year old Harriet is part of the ‘Oldwest’ Hereford Herd which began in 2013 by her mother Karen, daughter of Michael & Vivien

Church at Aldreth, Ely, Cambridgeshire. Faith, who is now 9 years old, began handling at Newark Calf Show in 2013. Good luck to them both with their future showing careers which will hopefully remain alongside the MEAHBA. The MEAHBA has many reasons to be proud of the young members in our area and their promising future in the cattle industry for both pedigree and commercial Herefords. Young members Ryan Coates and Fiona Woollatt are owners of the ‘RTC’ and ‘Hedges’ herds respectively with James Ludgate and Jimmy Speirs running the ‘Rempstone’ and ‘Pepperstock’ herds and William Livesey a joint figure in the ‘Normanton’ Herd. Once again they were prominent in our competitions throughout the year. Fiona won the Paul Sapsed Trophy with ‘Frenchstone P. 1 Ella Delena and Ryan was Runner-up in the Austin/Manning Trophy with his own bred RTC 1 Lombardi. James a prominent figure in the ‘Rempstone’ herd was placed 3rd in the Large Herd Section of the Best Herd Competition and took the Mardlebury Trophy for the Best Stock Bull with Solpoll 1 Holywood.

Stock Judging Competition: This event is organised primarily for selecting teams to enter into the National Stock Judging competition held at the Royal Three Counties Show and gives members the opportunity to visit other Herds within our area and enjoy a social get together. The 2015 event took place at the ‘Normanton Herd’ home to Tim & Will Livesey. Thirty six members took part in the competition which was followed by a tour of the Normanton herd.

The evening was rounded off with an excellent buffet provided by our hosts Tim & Louise Livesey and family at their Manor Farm Home. From the results and availability we entered two Junior and four Senior Teams into the National Competition.

Hereford Breeders’ support for the summer shows has increased in numbers at our area with major shows being the main benefactors, such as the Hertfordshire, Royal Norfolk and Bucks County, with 40 cattle – 11 exhibitors, 51 cattle – 21 exhibitors, 55 cattle – 18 exhibitors forward respectively. Generally other local shows throughout the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk received good support.

We have been able to have our Breed Promotion stand at the following shows again this year; Newark, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Kenilworth, Rutland County, Market Bosworth, Ashby, Bucks County and Henly-on-Thames.

This stand has, over the years, become a recognised meeting place for Exhibitors, Members and many others from other breeds.

Ably supported by my Wife, Joy, there is always a cup of tea/ coffee on offer, with a wide variety of snacks. Also the whole range of Hereford merchandise is on sale. The banners and posters, displaying general breed information with local news about our Association have created a lot of interest in the Breed. The whole range of Hereford promotional literature is always on display. The Association provides extra sponsorship to shows in our area in the form of extra prize money and Rosettes for the Male & Female Champions and Reserves together with a Sash for the Supreme Champion.

M&EAHBA Handler of the Year 2015 Harriet Froud

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A twice yearly Newsletter is produced by the Secretary - January to June and July to December - detailing events and show results for the last six months and a programme of future events is also included.

LOWER HURST ORGANIC HEREFORDS The result of 25 years of selective breeding from our foundation cows

Lower Hurst Prunella 47th

by Romany Distiller

Lower Hurst Liz 39th

by Romany Distiller

Member of SAC Premium Health Scheme Grass fed cattle ranging through higher level stewardship meadows Breeding stock always available

Lower Hurst Farm, Hartington, Derbyshire SK17 0HJ Tel: 01298 84293 Herd Manager: Phillip Dutton Mob: 07803 488815

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 National Livestock/Dairy Event at the NEC Birmingham.

The Association has been pleased to represent Herefords at this increasingly important event. Tim Livesey provided the live animals and helped man the stand with our Secretary. We thank the staff of the Hereford Cattle Society for the stand, posters and literature, as well as David Deakin attending the show, which attracted a large number of cattle breeders throughout the two days.

Hotel restaurant enjoying an evening meal and socialising together.

On day 3 after checking out of our Hotel and on our way to Belfast Airport we paid a visit to the ‘Dorepoll’ Hereford herd of Ivan & William Haire where again we were shown a very good herd of cattle doing very well on very wet land. We were given a very hearty lunch by our hosts, to whom we thank, before proceeding to the Airport for our flight home. Our sincere thanks are expressed to the SEHBA, especially their Secretary, Aimee Hewlett, for organising a most enjoyable trip.

A National Young Stars Challenge took place at The Royal Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcester, where 20 teams of three members worldwide took part. Our Association sponsored team, consisting of William Livesey, Ryan Coates and Katherine Baines, was placed a credible 8th overall. In the section for show preparation they were joint top scorers, which included preparing two heifers for the show ring commencing with clipping through to presenting the animals in the show ring. They were also judged on working as a team, cleanliness of the lines, Breed stand design and also on a verbal promotional presentation of the Hereford breed.

Congratulations to the team for all their hard work in design of the Breed stand, presentation in the cleanliness of the lines and representing our Association. Well done!

At the Livestock Event, NEC Birmingham, cattle were once again kindly loaned by TD & WT Livesey, Normanton Herefords

Beef Tasting Competition: In 2015 our 8th National Competition took place with 2 classes. Class 1 Steaks hung up to 28 days. Class 2 Steaks hung over 28 days. Judging the competition was Chef Mr James Cross, Lake Road Kitchen, Ambleside, Cumbria. There were 16 Sirloin Steaks submitted to James coming from many different parts of the UK. Each steak had all original packaging removed by the Secretary and was replaced with a letter, this ensured that he was the only person to know the origin of each entry. Overall Result: 1st TD & WT Livesey ‘Normanton’ – Heifer – Hung 28 days.

2nd TD & WT Livesey ‘Normanton’ – Heifer – Hung 42 days. 3rd, Keith Siddorn ‘Dornley’ – Steer – Hung 40 days.

‘Class 1 Steaks hung up to 28 days. 1st, TD & WT Livesey ‘Normanton’ – Heifer – Hung 28 days, 2nd, MJ & GC Dobson ‘Whitehill’ – Steer – Hung 21 days, 3rd, K. Siddorn. ‘Dornley’ – Steer – Hung 24 days.

Class 2 Steaks hung over 28 days: 1st T & WT Livesey ‘Normanton’ – Heifer – Hung 42 days, 2nd, K. Siddorn ‘Dornley’ – Steer – Hung 40 days, 3rd, Fir Farm Ltd ‘Firbosa’ – Heifer - Hung over 28 days.

Following the 2014 successful weekend tour visiting herds in the South of England Association Area nine members of our Association took up an invitation from them to join 21 members from their Association on a three day visit to Northern Ireland visiting the Balmoral Show and herds within the Belfast area. Day 1 consisted of a morning flight from London Gatwick to Belfast airport. After a light lunch at our designated hotel we boarded a coach which took us to Ballygowan the home of the ‘Solpoll’ herd of John & William McMordie. Whilst touring the herd they gave us an intricate insight into their breeding programme to produce the best carcases for their market outlets. On view were a large number of high quality females suckling well grown calves and we also saw many strong yearlings. Our hosts provided us with refreshments before returning to our Hotel for a free evening socialising and enjoying a meal. Day 2 was spent at the ‘Balmoral Show’, despite being advised to take our wellington boots, ‘surprise, surprise’! The sun came out, the temperature rose and after a day at the show some of us returned with very red sunburnt faces! Again, the evening was spent in the

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M&EAHBA Young Show Stars team from L to R; Will Livesey, Catherine Baines & Ryan Coates

Our Annual General Meeting took place in The Oak Room at Harpers, Pepsal End Lane, Pepperstock, Luton and was hosted by the Speirs family on 8th October 2015. The following Officers were elected: President: Mr Peter Cobley (Office to commence 1st January 2016).

Chairman: Mr. Michael Church.

Vice Chairman: Mr. Richard Mann.

Secretary: Mr. Alan Pittam.

After the Trophy Awards were presented, listed below, the Meeting closed. The 32 members and friends had Lunch organised by our hosts of the day, to whom we thank. Lunch was followed by a tour of Speirs Farms ‘Pepperstock’ pedigree Hereford herd and the day was completed with afternoon refreshments also served at Pepsal End Farm.

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AGM Herd visit to Pepperstock Herefords owned by Jim Speirs

Trophy Successes Paul Sapsed Trophy This is awarded to the Exhibitor of the most successful animal shown by a member of the Association at summer shows in our area. 103 animals qualified for this Trophy. Winner: Fiona Woollatt – Frenchstone P1 Ella Delena. 2nd: DRA Fabb & Helen Parr – Moeskaer April. 3rd: Mrs Megan Trinder – Islip 1 Natalia.

Austin/ Manning Trophy This is awarded to the Exhibitor of the most successful animal shown by a member of the Association at summer shows in our area from a small herd, the winner was Megan Trinder - Islip 1 Natalia. 2nd: Ryan Coates – RTC 1 Lombardi. 3rd: Mrs Megan Trinder – Islip 1 OJ.

Herd Competition 2015 Judged by Mr Richard Dorrall, Stonehill Farm, Worcestershire.

Overall 25 Entries 1st R & R Westaway 2nd P. Cobley 3rd TD & WT Livesey Large Herd 35 & Over Females 1st P. Cobley.

2nd TD & WT Livesey 3rd M. J Ludgate

‘Clipston’ ‘Kinglee’ ‘Normanton’

Pete Cobley's receiving the the Geoffrey Lewis Trophy from President Lesley Jackson

Chadshunt Trophy: for best Heifer Calf.

P Cobley – Kinglee 1 Rose 478.

Midlands Association Trophy: for best Cow suckling a calf: R & R Westaway – Clipston Pansy M9.

Michael Church Trophy: for best Heifer under 2 years old on 1st July: ‘Kinglee’.

‘Normanton’.

‘Rempstone’

PRJ & LR Vincent – Pulham Blossom 13th.

Mardleybury Trophy: for best Stock Bull: M.J. Ludgate – Solpoll 1 Hollywood.

Medium Herd 25 – 34 Females.

1st R & R Westaway ‘Clipston’ 2nd PRJ & LR Vincent ‘Pulham’ 3rd A & SG Stevenson & Sons ‘Alvian’’

Pulham Trophy: for best Stock Bull, under 30 months old on 1st July:

Small Herd Under 25 Females.

1st J. Buxton 2nd I. Markham & E.A Gough 3rd Ryan Coates

Jeremy Buxton – ‘Eves Hill’.

‘Eves Hill’ ‘Glenmore/Glengough’ ‘RTC Herefords’

J.G. Hollands Trophy: for best Herd.

R & R Westaway – ‘Clipston’.

Geoffrey Lewis Trophy: for best Bull Calf.

P Cobley – Kinglee 1 Maximus.

P Cobley – Panmure 1 Karl. .

Alvian Trophy: Highest Placed Member who has joined the Association within the last three years:

Dovecote Park 2015 Annual Carcase Competition Thursday 22nd January saw Dovecote Park’s Annual Carcase Competition celebrate its ninth year, with the show returning to its former location at Skellingthorpe. One hundred and thirty producers and their families joined the Livestock Team, Skellingthorpe staff, several Dovecote Directors and Waitrose representatives for a highly successful day.

The judging panel comprised of Dovecote Park’s joint Chief Executive David Gunner, Waitrose Director of Agricultural Strategy Heather Jenkins and guest judge for this years competition, Malcolm Helm. Malcolm has graded cattle at Dovecote Park Ltd throughout the Company’s entire history. With over 40 years of experience in the meat industry, he is one of the UK’s most knowledgeable graders.

Jeremy Buxton receiving his plaque from Judge Richard Dorrell

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There were entries from 53 producers, with many submitting carcases in multiple categories. This year’s competition saw a significant change to the previous format, with steers and heifers competing together for the first time – and on this occasion, ‘the girls won’ with heifers taking home top prizes in three out of five categories.

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Outstanding in ever Once the producers had seen their entries in the maturation chiller, they gathered together for an excellent three course dinner at Skellingthorpe Community Centre. After a short introduction from years of selective breeding & fine-tuning have created the renowned David Gunner, the prizes were awarded by Cattle Procurement isManager, one we’ve worked Kate Sutton. very hard to achieve & maintain. Whether it be

Nearly 40 Our reputation or our enviable work in the area of genetics, when you speak to Churchlands - yo First place in the Hereford category went to R+J Eyles with a home And the future looks even more promising with some of the bred steer weighing 364.2kg and grading 4. The steer was sired Heifers available, as part of our show-winning team for 2016 and b by four year old Blakesley 1 Gatis bred by P & AM Riley, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Results for Class Two: Hereford Steer and Heifer Category:1st - R&J Eyles: R4- Steer 364.2kg 2nd - WJ Pearson: R4 Steer 394.4 kg 3rd - Alne Estates: U-4 Steer 395.7kg 4th - R. Stainthorpe: R4 Steer 368.4kg 5th - GB Tarry: R-4+ Steer 356.3kg Shraden 1 Joker Hereford Bull of the Year 2013 Poll Champion 2013 Overall Hereford Herd points winner MEAHBA 2014

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015 East of England Calf Show 2016 More Inter-breed success for the Hereford Breed Pedigree Calf Inter-breed Championship P & AM Riley took the Overall Individual Inter-breed Championship with thirteen month old Blakesley 1 Kimberley. This is just the latest in a string of awards for this stylish young heifer. “Kimberley” is out of Blakesley 1 Icicle and by Kinglee 1 E-Bay, was again exhibited by expert stockman Edward Thompson. Earlier in the day “Kimberley” had been judged Breed Champion by Steve Gray, Norfolk. It was the first time Hereford classes had been entered at the East of England, with an encouraging 23 Herefords forward. Altogether there were nine other beef breeds judged at this increasingly important show.

Duke of Norfolk Pedigree Calf Group of Three The good news for the Hereford Breed didn’t stop there at this important event on the agricultural calendar, as they were presented with the ‘Kings Cup’ for the Best Pedigree Calf Group of Three. Conratulations are in order to Ryan Coates with nine month old RTC 1 Midwest Tradition, sired by Leos Pride 1 Ellis, Michael Ludgate with ten month old Rempstone 1 Foxwood V341, sired by Hawkesbury 1 Vespa and Miss Heather Whittaker with nine month old Coley 1 Nova 351, sired by Blakelaw 1 Calzaghe.

Ann Riley On the 14th October 2015 Ann passed away after a two year battle against the dreaded cancer disease, which earlier this year after a course of chemotherapy it was thought that she had won the battle, but alas it returned and took her life at the age of 81years.

Throughout her life she displayed a courageous determination to achieve the best in all she did by making a name for herself, actively gaining the technicalities of each of the different stages of her career.

In 1956 at the age of 22 she teamed up with Pat Moss (sister of Stirling Moss) as co-driver at International/Cross Country Car rallying which required a lot of courage, hanging out of a car window vomiting whilst weaving in and out of trees etc at high speed. In 1962 she married Peter and the next 8 years were taken up raising their

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family of two children and also breeding horses. She specialised in Lady’s Hunters. In 1970 saw a change from Hunters to Eventing & Show jumping of which she became an authority throughout the UK. Her horse Rubber Ball won the main event at the Horse of the Year Show in 1981, ridden by the well-known rider, the late Caroline Bradley.

In 1978 the family moved from ‘Blackridge Farm’ to ‘Kirby Grounds’ on the opposite side of the road, where her interest in Beef Cattle started. Joined in 1980 by stockman Edward Thompson, a herd of Commercials were started with Limousines and Blues which quickly became well established, with Ann again becoming a respected breeder, winning many Championships in the beef sector.

In 2004 the opportunity arose for Ann to purchase the ‘Kilbrannan’ Herd of Hereford’s from near neighbours AG & CE Fleming who were returning to an Estate in Scotland. In 2005 the ‘Blakesley’ herd was established.

In the last decade Ann has left a lasting memory of her dedication & knowledge of breeding cattle for the Beef industry by producing many Hereford Champions, this is borne out most recently by Blakesley 1 Kimberley taking the 2015 Smithfield Calf Show Inter-breed Supreme Championship.

Ann was a great supporter of the M.E.A.H.B.A. She portrayed her resolve to live life right to the end by driving on her own, towing 40ft Caravan to France and back, just five weeks before her death. Ann, a lovely Lady will be very much missed by the Hereford fraternity.

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Beef and Mushrooms - the Winning Recipe for the Livesey Family By Wendy Short Beef and mushrooms has always been a winning combination and that extends to the Livesey family’s farming enterprises at Manor Farm, Normanton-le-Heath, near Leicester.

While their core business supplies a range of exotic mushrooms to the large retailers, they have also established a Hereford herd, which has achieved significant success within a very short time frame, in terms of cattle breeding.

Three members of the Livesey family run the farm, with Tim’s eldest son, Daniel, concentrating on mushroom production and his youngest son Will, dividing his time between the mushroom farm and the cattle, since his return from Harper Adams University in 2013.

The 70-cow Hereford herd is a fairly new addition to the main farm business, which used to be based on a 15-acre site.

However, when the neighbouring farm came up for sale seven years ago, it seemed like an opportunity that was too good to miss and the farm now spans 160 acres.

“My father has always wanted to keep cattle, so we decided on the Hereford,” says Will. “It ticks all the right boxes for us, being ideal for grass-based systems, fertile and also easy to manage.”

Breed enthusiasts who have seen the Liveseys’ ‘Normanton’ cattle in the show ring may have wondered about the females’ rather unusual pedigree names.

Will explains that they are all named after species of mushrooms. This includes one very special cow, Jews Ear C21. She is at the heart of the family’s showing achievements, he says.

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“Dad always likes to take the credit for purchasing Jew’s Ear, but in fact he bought her dam, Hillrow 1 Jemima, when she was in calf to the Australian bull, Doonbiddie Hustler. I will privately admit that he has a good eye for conformation and potential, but I don’t like to tell him that very often!

“But they say that the best breeding always requires a bit of luck and we got that in spades when Jew’s Ear was born. She is eleven years old now, but she doesn’t look it. To me, she is perfection; powerful and yet still feminine, with good mobility and a tight udder.

“She also breeds to type, which is extremely important. She has been a fantastic breeder for us, especially for producing quality bulls. We have had 14 calves from her in total, either naturally or via embryo transplant, with a quantity of her embryos in storage for the future. I can’t imagine that she will ever leave this farm.”

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Hillrow 1 Jemima came from AG Wright & Son (Farms) Ltd of Cambridge, although that herd has now been dispersed. The Liveseys particularly liked their type and they have several other families from the same herd. Hereford judges obviously share a similar viewpoint, as Jews Ear C21 and her son, Normanton 1 Eastern Promise were crowned Hereford Female and Bull of the Year in 2011.

“We had several show wins with this pairing during that year and Eastern Promise won Inter-breed titles at the Stafford County and at the Royal Three Counties,” he says. “He also gained Reserve Inter-Breed at the Royal Welsh and the Royal Highland. We were over the moon and these achievements really put us on the map.

“When I came back from college, I was keen to move the herd on and we started flushing embryos from Jew’s Ear. At first, we were slightly nervous about using them, as we felt they were so precious. It wasn’t until 2013 that we had them implanted, using some crossbred cattle that we bought specially for the purpose. It has been a positive move and allowed us to make rapid genetic progress. We now have donor cows from four different families and we have gained our confidence in embryo work.”

Yet another proud moment for the family came when Eastern Promise son, Normanton 1 Kaleidoscope, was awarded the Male Championship at the 2014 Breed Society Autumn Show and Sale.

Out of Normanton 1 Fistulina, he sold for 4,500gns. On the same day, Junior Male Champion, Normanton 1 Krypton was knocked down at 3,400gns.

Agri Expo 2014 is an event that will stay in Will’s memory for a long time. The Liveseys had the Supreme Champion with Normanton 1 Laertes, a Distiller son by AI and flushed out of the noted Jews Ear

always takes advice from their Stockman, Darragh McManus, who Will describes as “extremely knowledgeable.” Bulls currently being used include Dorepoll 1 Knighthood and Normanton 1 Laertes, selected for their maternal and carcase traits respectively. AI bull, Days Calibre, from Australia, has also proved to be a suitable match.

“A bull must be durable, easy-calving and easy-fleshing, as well as being a good converter of forage,” comments Will.

“EBVs are significant in cattle breeding and in 2013, we had the Most Improved Herd within the Society. They give breeders a reference point, so that we can monitor our cattle and make sure they are going in the right direction.

“Figures that we pay particular attention to are 200 and 400-day weights and eyemuscle area. Scrotal circumference is also noted, although I believe that interest in this trait is partly due to fashion.”

He has very clear ideas on the subject of polling.

“The commercial man does not want to de-horn his calves; it is just another job on the list and many farms today are understaffed. That said, a good animal is a good animal. We do have horned cows in the herd and we have used horned bulls, but I think the future lies in Poll Herefords.”

There is no doubt that showing takes up a lot of time and while Will sometimes leaves

C21. They also took reserve position, with another bull out of the same dam, this time

by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy. To top it off, they had the Female Champion, which was again out of Jew’s 1 Ear C21 and also by Dendor 1 Harinordoquy.

In 2015, they were delighted when Dendor 1 Harinordoquy son, Normanton 1 Lionel claimed the Poll Bull and Overall Bull of the Year awards, gaining 76 points out of a maximum 78. The same animal took the overall Male Championship at the 2015 Autumn Show and Sale, later selling for 4,000gns. In addition, Normanton was also the Hereford Show Herd of the Year in 2015.

Will is quick to point out that when it comes to selecting breeding stock, the family

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Taking advantage of the steady flow of customers who call in to buy mushrooms, the Liveseys sell 75% of the Hereford beef they produce direct from the farm. A local caterer is also a regular purchaser and the meat is sold in the Breed Society marquee at many of the major summer shows. Any surplus cattle go through Newark Auction Mart, with heifers generally weighing 650700kgs at slaughter and steers slightly heavier.

Health status is taken very seriously and the cattle are BVD-accredited and Johne’s level two. The herd is being monitored for IBR and Leptospirosis, with plans to join a formal Health Scheme in the pipeline.

One of the Liveseys’ primary aims is to increase the overall average sale price for the herd year-on-year. They feel that the the task to Darragh, the team is also ably assisted by two family friends.

“Nick Griffiths and Gareth Roberts help out with showing when I can’t get away from the farm and I am very grateful for their help,” says Will. “But I do attend shows whenever possible. There is a serious side to it, as it builds our reputation by providing a shop window for the stock, but I also like the social side and I consider show outings as my holiday.”

Heifers at Manor Farm are calved at about two years old, with AI used twice across the Autumn-calving herd, via synchronisation.

The older cows then go to a sweeper bull, but heifers are not given a third chance of conception; it is hoped that this policy will help to ‘breed in’ fertility. Heat detection is currently carried out by observation, but the use of electronic collars is being considered.

The cows are bedded on waste compost from the mushroom farm and feeding is restricted to silage, straw and minerals

Will Livesey with his precious Jew's Ear, who is now 11 years old

over the winter. Turn-out usually takes place in mid-April, with the calves weaned in June and animals that are not selected for breeding finished at approximately 24 months.

best way to meet this goal is to improve the marketing of their stock. In 2014, they sold 12 breeding bulls and in 2015, they only just missed their target 28% increase in value, achieving a figure of 22%.

“As well as selling more bulls for breeding, we have also worked on getting our cull cows in better condition before they are sold, researching the marketplace and negotiating with the buyers,” says Will. “The Hereford is well-liked in the marketplace and even the cull cows can make a good price, if the right market is found.

“There is renewed interest in the Hereford, especially from the large retailers, some of which have introduced native breed schemes. No livestock producer wants to see a rise in the price of concentrates, but it has benefited breeds like ours, which are well-suited to forage-based production.

The Hereford has a strong future and I hope that our family is always going to be a part of it.”

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Pulham Herd rewarded with both Horned Bull & Female of the Year Titles!

By Richard Saunders

Having established their pedigree Hereford Herd just eight years ago, PRJ & LR Vincent from Diss, Norfolk run a herd of both Horned and Poll Herefords.

Situated close to the Suffolk border at White House Farm, Coles Common, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk, husbandand-wife team Philip & Laura Vincent have achieved a rare honour by securing both the 2015 Horned Bull & Female of the Year titles. These major titles in the Hereford pedigree calendar are awarded to animals which have gained the most number of points from a maximum of five qualifying events during the show season.

A young and dynamic farming couple, the Vincents are successfully breeding both Horned and Poll Herefords well beyond what is considered the traditional heartland of the Herefordshire region.

The Vincents achieved the Horned Female of the Year with Clipston Tiara R16, a twenty-eight-month-old heifer sired by Auckvale Grandee 943G and out of the dam Clipston Tiara G27 bred by R & R Westaway, Clipston, Market Harborough.

The winning female also has a great set of Breedplan Performance Recorded Figures with 400 & 600 Day Weights, 200 Day Milk and a Self-Replacing and Terminal Sire Index in the Top 10% for the Hereford Breed. Clipston Tiara R16 took Championships and prize cards at Shropshire County - 1st; Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion, Bury 2nd; Royal Norfolk – 3rd and National Hereford Show, Tenbury Wells - 3rd.

Laura and Philip Vincent

The first time that both titles have gone to a single herd since 1999, the Vincents also shared the Horned Bull of the Year title with the 2013-born Trillick Knockout, a son of Steil Gerard and out of Cloghran Sally, bred in Ireland by JJ Farrell and jointly owned with FW Cook & Son, Fen End, Over, Cambs. Trillick Knockout enjoyed success at a number of shows including Shropshire County - 3rd; Royal Norfolk - 1st; Great Yorkshire - 2nd; Royal Welsh - 3rd; Bury - 1st and Reserve Grand Male Champion.

Pulham Blossom 13th - Best Heifer under 2 years of age in the M&EAHBA Herd Competition 2015

Established in 2007, the Pulham Herd currently numbers 30 breeding cows which run alongside followers and three stock bulls at White House Farm, and is run by Philip & Laura in partnership with Philip’s parents Robert & Sandra. The couple’s two children Beth, 9, and Grace, 6, also share their parents’ passion for Hereford cattle.

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ON FARM SEMEN FOR SALE We wish Robert Norman every success with his new herd, Hickling Herefords, founded on Pulham stock, including Badlingham Blossom 13th, sired by Haven Hotspur, judged Best Heifer under 2 in the 2015 M.E.A.H.B.A. Herd Competition Other 2015 show successes: Pulham Blossom 10th (Hotspur Daughter) – First Na@onal Hereford Show, Pulham Maverick – First Bucks County, Pulham Dowager 2nd & Pulham Diadem 1st (Hotspur daughter) – First & Second at M.E.A.H.B.A. Calf Show, Pulham Miracle – First Na@onal Calf Show

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Pulham 1 Magnum Sire – Days Calibre G74 Dam – Solpoll 1 Starlet K15

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Romany 1 Lucy RE L62 Sire – Spurstow 1 Recruit 1st Dam – Romany 1 Lucy A84 J57

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owned with Edward Lewis and stood Senior Male & Reserve Overall Male at the National Hereford Show in 2015, having been pulled out from the main cow herd just a week before the show. Semen was taken from “Hotspur” as a youngster and will be available for purchase in early 2016.

The Vincents also had success at the 2015 National Hereford Show, under judge PJ Budler, with their homebred heifer, Pulham Blossom 10th, a “Hotspur” daughter and out of Pulham Blossom 5th, winning her class. Another “Hotspur” daughter, Pulham Blossom 13th, won the award for the Best Heifer Under Two Years of Age in the 2015 Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders’ Association Herd Competition.

Laura with homebred bulling heifers

The 175-acre farm, which sits on London Clay, has been in the family for three generations and comprises 120 acres of grass with a further 55 put down to arable (all wheat in 2015) and rented out on a ‘straw for muck’ basis.

The cattle enterprise was started by Philip & Laura in 2007 when the family got out of pigs, and complements their long-standing chicken business. As one of the five shareholders in the Attleborough-based Anglia Free Range Eggs - which supplies Tesco direct - eggs from the Vincents’ 28,000 laying hens form an important part of this local co-operative.

Having begun as a Horned Herd, a Poll Herd was started in 2012 and has become sufficiently established to warrant the private purchase of the September 2014born stock bull Romany 1 Machine D1 M13 from JRB Wilson & Sons, Cowbog, Kelso, Roxburghshire in September 2015. Says Philip: “We are pleased with our new purchase. His liveweight gain is good at 1.6kg per day and he has natural thickness, length and correctness.”

Homozygous polled, Romany 1 Machine D1 M13 is by the 2013 Sire of the Year, SMH Castro 0001, and out of a “Lucy”, one of the Romany Herd’s top cow families. An exciting prospect, he will go to work later in

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the Autumn of 2015 and Spring 2016, and joins the two horned bulls Trillick Knockout and Haven Hotspur.

The March 2011-born senior herd sire Haven Hotspur was first seen as a fourmonth-old calf at Edward Lewis’ Haven Herd. He is sired by Mawarra Vice Admiral and is out of the dam Haven Curly 72nd (by Badlingham Beamer). He stood first at the National Calf Show in Shrewsbury in 2011 and also won his class at the Shropshire County Show in 2012. He is now co-

Back in 2007, the herd’s foundation females (four heifers, shortly followed by five cow-and-calf outfits) were purchased privately from AG Wright & Son together with a young bull, Clipston Hugo, from R & R Westaway. Following the establishment of the Pulham herd, a significant number of females have been purchased from the Clipston Herd, with further additions from the Haven, Border and Mara Herds respectively.

Both horned and poll cattle now form part of the breeding programme with the poll herd formed with the acquisition of

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are employed two months prior to calving to help with mineral balance for improved cleansing and fertility.

The ideal calf weight is 43-44kg according to Philip and the herd is predominantly spring calving with the aim being for heifers to calve down at two-and-a-half years of age. Calves receive some creep feed from a young age, and at weaning heifers and steers are fed around 2kg per head per day which is then gradually reduced and finally tailed off to nothing. Calves are weaned at housing which can be as late as early December depending on the year. Relying on the Hereford’s natural ability as a forage converter, animals receive round-baled silage in the winter months mixed with a quantity of straw.

Beth at M&EAHBA Calf Show

two females from the Lowesmoor Herd, six from Solpoll and recently two from Romany. The Vincents collected the 2014-born Romany 1 Lucy RE L62 from the 2015 National Poll Show at Moretonin-the-Marsh. Their visit to the show was made extra special when they watched “Lucy” win her class, shown by Robert Wilson. Prior to purchase, “Lucy” had enjoyed other successes under breeders JRB Wilson & Sons most notably as a calf when she stood first at the Scottish National, Junior Champion at Stars of the Future (Stirling) and Reserve Female Champion at the National Calf Show at Agri-Expo. In 2015, she was Female & Reserve Breed Champion at Northumberland County Show and Junior Champion at the Royal Highland Show.

The Horned Female of the Year, Clipston Tiara R16, had a bull calf, Pulham Northern Lights, in October 2015 to the Horned Bull of the Year, Trillick Knockout - a much anticipated combination! Horned cows are put in calf either to one or other stock bulls (Trillick Knockout or Haven Hotspur) or alternatively to AI bulls such as Yaram Unique, Parkhill Pompeii and Mawarra Sentimental through the Genus technician at Bungay.

advocates of the Midlands & East Anglia Calf Show, held at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show in November.

Laura has been the Entries Secretary since the first event in 2011. Two homebred horned bulls, Pulham Maverick & Pulham Miracle, are destined for the 2015 event, along with three spring-born heifers.

The Vincents use Chapelfield Vets which is part of the X-L Veterinary Group for both their animal health and embryo transfer needs. Calving issues are rare with the Hereford with assistance generally only required if a calf has presented backwards.

The Pulham Herd is an Elite member of the SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme with a Risk Level 1 for Johnes disease and is in a TB 4 yearly testing area. The herd is Accredited Free from IBR, BVD and Lepto.

MooCall sensors are used to help detect when a cow is calving and mineral boluses

Bull calves are steered as and when the decision is made whether they will make the grade as a breeding bull. Steers are generally sold as stores, recently through Meadow Quality. The Vincents have found there is a demand for Hereford-sired stores, as finished cattle attract premiums through Branded Hereford Beef Schemes operated by a number of meat processors.

A proportion of second-string finished heifers and steers go to a local abattoir and are subsequently cut and vacuum-packed into 5, 10, 20 or 40kg boxes and sold from the farm’s chiller unit as locally produced Hereford beef. Here, the target grade is R4L with heifers typically weighing 550600kg and steers 600-650kg liveweight with animals killing out at 56-57% in the Vincents’ experience.

Adds Laura: “We sell 3-4 bulls off-farm each year as well as a few females. Now that we have achieved our desired herd size, we are starting to market more

The first homebred poll female in the herd is Pulham 1 Olive (pictured with her heifer calf at foot by the Australian-bred polled bull Days Calibre G74). The Vincents have the first EU-born calves by this particular sire which include the eye-catching January 2015-born Pulham 1 Magnum who has been greatly admired by visitors to the farm.

Philip & Laura have become active members of the Midlands & East Anglia Hereford Breeders Association (both are on the Committee) and will be hosting the Association’s AGM in 2016. They are strong

Horned Female of the Year trophy presented to Laura & Philip Vincent by Breed President Gerald Blandford

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Performance Recording is considered a helpful tool to improve the herd and aid with the buying and selling of stock. Weights are taken at birth, 200 and 400 days and scanning is planned for the future.

Winning the Horned Bull & Female of the Year titles has been the latest success for the Pulham Herd since it won the Small and subsequently Overall Champion Herd Award in the Midlands & East Anglia Regional Herd Competition of 2012.

Latterly the Pulham herd stood second in the Medium Herd category in 2015 to the eventual Overall Winner.

Trillick Knockout, Philip and Richard Dorrell at Shropshire County Show

pedigree females, for which we have experienced a strong demand. We have sold bulls to both suckler and dairy men as well as to pedigree herds and this, we feel, underlines the keen demand out there in the market for Hereford stock.” A notable

sale was Pulham Hercules (out of the noted Blossom cow family) to the Laxfield Herd of DC Smith & Sons in Wales. He had stood Hereford Champion as well as Reserve Native Junior Interbreed Champion Bull at the Royal Norfolk Show.

Concludes Philip, “The Hereford Breed is undergoing a tremendous resurgence with Branded Hereford Beef Schemes developed by the likes of Dovecote Park Ltd and Dunbia being definite drivers behind some of the Hereford’s success.

There is very good demand for Herefordbred beef both in suckler and dairy herds, and commercial farmers see a real value in producing a Hereford calf. This firmly backs our 2007 decision to invest in Herefords.”

How EBVs Work

Basil Lowman, SAC Consulting Beef Specialist I recently came across some old slides showing the results of a performance test carried out in the early days of EBVs. I had evidently presented the information to demonstrate 2 critical points in calculating EBVs:• That it is the difference in performance between animals in the same contemporary group which is used to calculate the EBV not their actual performance. For example it is not the weight of the individual animal but rather how much heavier or lighter it is compared to other animals in the same group.

• The importance of an animal’s relatives (brothers, sisters, half-brothers, etc.) in calculating its EBV.

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The first table I used showed the end of test weight of 2 bulls and their eventual EBV for 400 Day Weight.

A

B

End of test weight (kg)

Bull

645

619

Calculated EBV for 400 Day Weight (kg)

+19

+51

BLUP in Action on a Bull Performance Test

The second table then showed the performance of half brothers and sisters of the 2 bulls in the same performance test.

Bull

The performance of the relatives shows why bull B was calculated to have a higher 400 Day Weight even though he was lighter at the end of test compared with Bull A. These rather old results are still relevant and clearly demonstrate how EBVs are calculated and the importance of information from relatives in calculating the final figure. This last point is one reason why it is so difficult to “fiddle” the EBV of a bull – a lot of the information on him comes from numerous other pedigree herds.

A

B

Number

Average Weight (kg)

Number

Average Weight (kg)

Brothers

5

531

6

572

Sisters

7

412

5

451

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ALDERVILLE AND ALDERSLEY HEREFORDS

Est. 1969

A. I. SIRES IN USE: Days Calibre G74 • Clipston Krespian

Above: Stock Bull Aldersley 1 Edgar. Sire: Doonbiddie Hustler, Dam: Aldersley 1 `Evelyn (Sire: Louada 556 Voyager) Below: Alderville 1 Emma. A full sister to Edgar. We have two good Bulls available from an embryo flush of Emma, by NGB The Wonderer.

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Dovecote Park feature Breed Chairman Richard Mann - A loyal supporter of their Branded Hereford Beef Scheme Among the oldest of native British cattle breeds, with herds dating back to the early 1700’s, Hereford cattle hold a historic prestige within UK agricultural history. Instantly recognisable due to their thick conformation, red coats and white faces, the breed has proved immensely popular amongst farmers – with over 5 million pedigree animals in over 50 countries - due to their relaxed temperament, natural calving and excellent forage conversion. Their natural intramuscular marbling, fortified by centuries of careful breeding has proved the Hereford an ideal breed for beef production.

Dovecote Park launched our Hereford scheme across Waitrose stores in 1998, making them the first retailer to offer Hereford produce on the supermarket shelf.

The success of our dry aged Hereford beef range - which was launched in September 2014 and received a Product Innovation award from Waitrose – is testament to the ongoing and ever-changing success of the scheme.

Richard, who - alongside his father Peter, wife Jo and their two sons Thomas and Peter - farms predominantly Hereford cattle in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, is one of our longest serving producers on the

scheme. He began his supply relationship with us in 1998 via our long term partnership with Meadow Quality, a nationwide, multispecies livestock marketing group.

‘They were promoting Hereford cattle – being a lifelong supporter of Herefords and on the Society’s Council, I thought it would be a brilliant opportunity,’ Richard says of his initial decision to begin a supply relationship with Dovecote, ‘They were offering a premium for it, and they paid it straight away. Dovecote are very fair to deal with – I’ve never had any complaints’. Richard added.

It’s a great team - I’ve known Kate Sutton, (Cattle Procurement Manager) for a long while, we have a lot of good communication with Rob Windridge (Fields Person for the South West), I’ve got to know the lairage staff at Skellingthorpe and get on very well with them. I enjoy the Open Days and Field Days with Dovecote, I’ve been to quite a few now, and you get to know people through it – the Hereford producers and also the Angus, the British range – they’re always very good informative days.’

Although his family have always farmed Herefords on their holding, Richard’s business initially focused more on the dairy side, ‘We’ve had Herefords since the early

From left to right, Thomas and Richard Mann

70’s, and in 2006 we packed up the dairy unit,’ he explains. ‘Prices were down, and I’d had enough of it – although if I’d have been 20 years younger, we might have changed to a different dairy breed.’

‘It’s their docility’ he says of the appeal of the Hereford Breed, ‘they’re a quiet, forgiving breed – very patient and I appreciate that more and more as I’ve got older.

‘Their feed conversion efficiency as well – they are far easier to finish than other beef breeds,’ states Thomas, ‘Sometimes too easy to finish – if you aren’t careful you can push them too hard, and they gain too quickly! But if you do it properly on a steady ration they are fine - we’re finishing them at 21 months.’

Richard’s passion for the Hereford Breed has seen him play a key role in the Hereford Cattle Society, which was founded under the patronage of Queen Victoria in 1878, and with whom Dovecote Park maintain a close relationship.

‘It’s about integrity of the Breed,’ Richard says of the role of the Society. Keeping it pure, keeping it right - so that you and the public know that a Hereford is what it is.

Also the promotion of the Hereford brand - the white-faced brand. I’ve been on the Council a long time, and that’s what we’ve always tried to do, and are still trying to push today. I feel more positive about the future because of our link to Dovecote Park and to Waitrose. It gives you a pride in the product. I think it’s a good partnership – they look after us and we do by the same by them.’

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Commercial cattle bred and fed for the Dovecote Park Beef Scheme.

STOCK BULLS

SPINNEY ADMISSION +26 +31 BORDER RECRUIT + 38 +44 NORMANTON NETWORK +35 +43 BADLINGHAM BEDE +24 +30 SPINNEY BALLINA +29 +33 SPINNEY MAESTRO+36 +42 AUCKVALE LONGFELLOW+31 +38 Longfellow purchased on account of his style and milk figures +16

R. P. MANN

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Midlands and East Anglia Hereford Breeders' Association Calf Show

By Laura Vincent, M&EAHBA

Blakesley 1 Kimberly was the star of the show, at the Midlands and East Anglia Hereford Breeders’ Association Calf Show, held at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, taking the Female and Supreme Championship. Blakesley 1 Kimberly, owned by P & AM Riley, was a popular and emotional winner, with the passing of Mrs Ann Riley only a few weeks prior. Ann was a great supporter of the Breed and would have been delighted with “Kimberly’s” win, as she was when “Kimberly” was made the Reserve Supreme Champion at the National Poll Show. Blakesley 1 Kimberley is a Kinglee 1 E-Bay daughter, out of Blakesley 1 Icicle, who was the Female Champion at the Newark Calf Show in 2012, proving herself as a breeder as well as a show winner. “Kimberley” was presented and shown to perfection by expert stockman Edward Thompson.

It was a great day for stockman Robert Clarke, formally from the Badlingham, Hermitage and Hillrow herds, who was showing for the first time at this event, with Shadwell 1 Blossom M766 coming second to Blakesley 1 Kimberley in the Senior Heifer Class, and going on to be awarded Reserve Female Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion. Robert has been senior stockman at Shadwell Estates Aberdeen Angus since 2010 and has introduced a small Hereford herd, through the purchase of Badlingham Blossom 138th at the AG Wright and Son dispersal sale in 2012.

Shadwell 1 Blossom M766 is an embryo transfer calf from donor cow Badlingham Blossom 138th and sired by Aldersley 1 Edgar.

Supreme Champion Blakesley 1 Kimberly

Success for Shadwell continued in the Senior Bull class with Shadwell 1 Beethoven M774 coming first and Shadwell 1 Bomber M768, shown by 17 year old Maddie Clarke in second. Again embryo transfer calves from donor cow Badlingham Blossom 138th, they were sired by Aldersley 1 Edgar and Solpoll 1 Dynamite respectively. Judge Richard Davies felt they were “strong powerful bulls, with good conformation and plenty of breed character”.

“Beethoven” later went on to be made Male Champion. PRJ & LR Vincent’s Pulham Miracle stood third.

The Intermediate Bull class was won by IC Markham’s Glenmore 1 Jimmy D, a Kinglee 1 Jericho son, out of Glenmore 1 Jude. In the judges words “a nicely put together young bull who is good on his legs”. Glenmore 1 Jimmy D was later made Reserve Male Champion. Unfortunately Ian Markham was unable to attend the event in person, but his cattle were in the expert hands of Andrew and Emma Bishop and 14 year old Joshua Jack. A close second in the class to “Jimmy D” was MJ Ludgate’s Rempstone 1 Trendsetter. RTC 1 Mountain Man J20 owned by R Coates was third.

The Junior Bull class was won by RTC 1 Midwest Tradition, sired

by Leos Pride 1 Ellis, out of Boundless 1 Terri, owned and exhibited

Reserve Supreme Champion Shadwell 1 Blossom M766

The M&EAHBA were delighted to welcome Richard Davies, professional showman and foot trimmer, to judge the “well presented calves” in the breed classes. We were honoured that the Breed President, Gerald Blandford, made the long trip from Temple Court, Ledbury to attend.

The breed classes started well for Shadwell, with Shadwell 1 Beethoven M774 and Shadwell 1 Bomber M768 “two strong bulls - that were easy winners”. TD & WT Livesey’s pair of bulls, Normanton 1 Mozart and Normanton 1 Mr Marsh were second, with PRJ & LR Vincent’s pair of heifers, Pulham Dowager 2nd and Pulham Diadem 1st in third.

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Male Champion Shadwell 1 Beethoven M774

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CLIPSTON 1 TIARA 526

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24/10/2014

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The Supreme Championship presentation. Pictured, from L to R, Breed President Gerald Blandford, Edward Thompson with Blakesley 1 Kimberly and Judge Richard Davies.

Judge Richard Davies is a picture of concentration

by Ryan Coates. Twenty four year old Ryan, son of Brian Coates, Newtoncroft Farms, started his “RTC” herd in 2013. Richard Davies felt “Midwest Tradition” was “well grown for his age and a nice type”. Standing closely behind was W & R Kemp & Sons Auckvale Maximus 1464M, with another young member, J Speirs, in third with Pepperstock 1 Maurice.

The Senior Heifer class was where Judge Richard Davies later found his Female Champion, Blakesley 1 Kimberly “a superb stylish heifer, tremendously well grown for her age who was perfectly turned out”. Fourteen year old Isabel Clarke followed in her grandfather Colin’s, father Robert’s and sister Maddie’s footsteps, by leading for the first time. What a great first time it was, with Shadwell 1 Blossom M766 “a tremendously well fleshed heifer” coming second and later being made the Reserve Female Champion. W &R Kemp & Sons, Auckvale Peach 1443M stood third.

The Intermediate Heifer class was in the judge’s opinion “overall the best, most level and correct class of the day, with very little to choose between them”. PRJ & LR Vincent came out on top with Pulham Dowager 2nd, shown by 21 year old Ben Lewis, winning the class. The Vincent’s other heifer Pulham Diadem 1st, shown by their 9 year old daughter Beth, came second and MJ Ludgate’s Rempstone 1 Fashion V344 was third.

Mrs EA Gough and Mr IC Markham were third with Glengough 1 Harmonie 2nd.

Richard Davies felt “the females had it on the day, with the quality shining through” and thus made his Grand Female Champion, Blakesley 1 Kimberly, his Supreme Champion with Shadwell 1 Blossom M766 taking the Reserve Supreme Championship.

The Young Handler Classes were Judged by Hereford stalwart Peter Dowlman. The Novice Young Handler Class was won by 16 year old Henry Lovett, with Robert Norman in second and Casey Parker in third. The Junior class, for handlers aged 14 and under, was won by 14 year old Joshua Jack, with Harriet Froud in second and Eveline Baines in third. The Senior class for handlers aged 15 to 26 was won by 17 year old Joseph Taylor, with Ryan Coates in second and Katherine Baines in third.

Joshua Jack, who was showing his first Hereford heifer, was made the Overall Champion, with Henry Lovett in Reserve.

Harriet Froud’s strong performance in the Junior class secured her the M&EAHBA Handler of the Year title, with the previous year’s winner, Faith Trinder, in Reserve. As usual fun was had on the Saturday night, it was a repeat of the previous year’s winners on the BATAK reactions wall with Will Trinder winning the over 18’s section and Robert Froud winning the under 18’s.

The Junior Heifer class was won by the “sweet, correct heifer”, Glengough 1 Ivy, owned by Mrs EA Gough and Mr IC Markham.

“Ivy” is sired by Kinglee 1 Jericho and is out of Blakesley 1 Holly.

Mrs SA Cowle stood second with HighHedges Diadem 3-15, and

Young Handler Championship presentation, from L to R, Judge Peter Dowlman with Young Handler Winners Joshua Jack & Henry Lovett

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M&EAHBA Handler of the Year 2015 was won by Harriet Froud

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Beef from the herd is keenly sought by the butcher and restaurant trades, whilst bloodlines from the herd are in widespread demand by farmers and breeders worldwide

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LAXFIELD HEREFORDS ESTABLISHED 1972

Laxfield Elvis Champion Suffolk Show 2015 Name LAXFIELD ELVIS (DH) Sex MALE DOB 03/05/12

UK226752400054

Sire

Clinwil Ethan (DH) UK300959700029

Westwood Brutus(DH) UK302615200277 Westwood Carrie 65th(DH) E2/R23/129

Dam

Laxfield Curly 3rd (DH) UK225698300073

Westwood Van Nistelrooy (DH) UK302615600134 Badlingham Curly 84th (DH) RLB/P25/128

Laxfield Emrys at 8 months Name Sex DOB

LAXFIELD EMRYS (DH) MALE 15/01/15

UK226752200164

Sire

Laxfield Earl Marshal (DH) UK225698500355

Clinwil Ethan (DH) UK300959700029 Ingon Hetty 24th AI UK203292700044

Dam

Laxfield Virtue 26th (DH) UK225698200058

Westwood Van Nistelrooy (DH) UK302615600134 Laxfield Virtue 19th (DH) UK740187700153

Laxfield Carol Lily 17th at 7 months Name Sex DOB Sire

Dam

LAXFIELD CAROL LILY 17TH( DH) UK226752500181 FEMALE 21/02/15 Westwood Brutus (DH) Clinwil Ethan (DH) UK302615200277 UK300959700029 Westwood Carrie 65th (DH) E2/R23/129 Westwood Van Nistelrooy (DH) Laxfield Carol Lily 3rd (DH) UK302615600134 UK225698700147 Eden Park Carol Lily 5th UK222650300060

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS REPORTS - 2015

Northern Ireland

By John McMordie, Chairman, Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders' Association Hereford Breeders in Northern Ireland have had a very successful year. The demand and prices for bulls have remained good with top quality females making excellent prices to new and established breeders.

The large increase in Hereford sired calves particularly in dairy herds is now evident and the increased penalties being applied by the meat plants on heavy carcases is now hurting the later maturing breeds. This all bodes well for increased sales of Hereford bulls in the future.

Cattle from N.I. continue to win awards and sell for record prices in the main Hereford Sales. Progeny from N.I. bred sires have lifted a host of awards in Britain again this year and now have begun to make an impact in the South of Ireland.

Once again the Hereford entry at the Royal Ulster Show was the largest of any breed and the yearling bull class was the biggest in the cattle section. A large attendance of English and Irish visitors swelled the crowd around the showring. Judge, Melissa Roberts, was very complimentary on the quality of the entry.

The National Show, judged by Breed President, Gerald Blandford at Clogher Valley was in sticky conditions at the end of July. Breeders put on a tremendous show particularly of young stock many of

whom were making their show ring debuts.

The Charity BBQ and Field Night was held at Greer & Bertie Watsons farm, home of the Barnburn herd. After viewing the cattle and enjoying the Hereford steaks the results of the Herds Competition were announced.

Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the Watson family and one of the best evenings of the Summer £1,090 was raised and donated to Trevor and Sheevaun Andrews the British Lung Foundation. collecting the Novice Award.

The Annual Dinner and presentation of awards was held at the Royal Hotel Cookstown with well-known Co Meath breeder Val Ledwith the guest speaker.

Darragh McManus came to judge our calf show in November, numbers may have been down but the quality certainly wasn’t.

At our AGM local breeder Des Kelly gave us a run down of his visit to Denver last January. The type of cattle for the US market and

The McMordie Family, Andrew, Helen, John and William with their awards collected at the dinner.

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David, Robbie and Jack Wilson with their awards.

the uniformity of the stock on show gave us all something to think about.

This ends my term as Chairman, I must thank our hard working Committee for their support at the various events which has gone a long way to promote and improve the image of the Breed, for all of the breeders in Northern Ireland.

Guest Speaker Val Ledwith with NIHBA Secretary Paul Beatty, Chairman John McMordie and President Greer Watson.

NI Bull and Female of the Year Results

Greer and Bertie Watson collecting their Silverware.

The 2015 Northern Ireland Bull of the Year was a tie shared between two year old Pinmoor 1 Kingsley, a young sire in the Barnburn herd of Bertie & Greer Watson, Downpatrick, Co. Down and the yearling Solpoll 1 Lawyer from John & William McMordie, Ballygowan, Co. Down. “Kingsley”, sired by Fisher 1 Ferrari F278 was Champion at Ballymena & Castlewellan Shows while “Lawyer” took the Junior & Reserve Grand Male Championships at the Royal Ulster Show & the Reserve Male Championship at the N.I. National Show, Clogher Valley.

The Reserve Bull of the Year goes to Woodvale 1 Livewire. Another yearling bull - his best performance of the show season came at the N.I. National Show where he stood Grand Male Champion for his breeders Alwyn & Adam Armour, Dromore, Co. Down. He was the first calf bred in the Woodvale herd and is out of Solpoll 1 Starlet J9 and sired by Panmure 1 Henry.

The 2015 N.I. Female of the Year is Solpoll 1 Stella L2 from John & William McMordie. Born in September 2013 this heifer, out of Solpoll 1 Stella F26 and by Panmure 1 Henry, collected the maximum number of points for the season, having taken the Supreme Championship at the Royal Ulster she followed it up with wins at the following four shows; Lurgan, Armagh, Antrim and N.I. National.

The Reserve Female of the Year went to Corraback Clover 4th, a two year old heifer bred and shown by Mervyn Richmond, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. This Ballyaville Don daughter won this award last year and was Reserve Supreme Champion at Castlewellan show.

Special guests Clarence Calderwood from United Feeds and Eddie Boyd from Dunbia accompanied by their wives alongside Assocuiation Chairman and President.

The 2014-15 N.I. Sire of the Year was won by Panmure 1 Henry from John & William McMordie’s Solpoll herd. The award is presented to the sire of the highest priced animals at the three N.I. Hereford Breeders’ Association Shows & Sales. “Henry” sons took the top prices at both the January & October sales held in Dungannon.

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        Panmure 1 Henry - the record breaker!!     UK Sire of the Year (first for a NI resident sire) & NI Sire of the Year       3 sons sold in HCS Spring Sale averaged £10,325 setting a new record top     price in both bull and female section at 10,800gns and 5200gns      Sire of both NI Bull & Female of the Year      Surely one of the most consistent sires in the   breed today     to Scandinavia** **Semen already exported        Stella L2, dam Stella F26 by Dynamite        NI Female of the Year 2015   Supreme Champion     Royal Ulster   3rd in Individual Interbreed &     3rd place Interbreed Group of 3    (all 3 sired by Henry)       Supreme Champion National Show    Described as ‘perfection’ and ‘exceptional’    by the judges of these 2 shows    

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                            Kitkat, dam Dainty G2 by Dynamite  Lawyer, dam Starlet C7 by Vindicator   Top price HCS Spring Show & Sale, Joint NI Bull of the Year 2015         sold for 10,800gns to the Cleland Herd  Reserve Male Champion at Royal        Full brother for sale at the Spring Show  Ulster & National Show        & sale in April 2016       

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INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS

TOP NORTHERN IRELAND HEREFORDS IN 2015

Joint Bull of the Year & Poll Bull of the Year

Female of the Year & Poll Female of the Year

Pinmoor 1 Kingsley – B & G Watson

Solpoll 1 Stella L2 – J & W McMordie

Reserve Female and Reserve Horned Female of the Year Corraback Clover 4th – RM Richmond

Reserve Poll Female of the Year Upperlands 1 Grace – J McMillan

Reserve Horned Female of the Year

Solpoll 1 Lawyer – J & W McMordie

Reserve Bull of the Year Reserve Poll Bull of the Year

Woodvale 1 Livewire – A & A Armour

Horned Bull of the Year

Lisrace Prettymaid 19th – DR Wilson

Progeny Pair of the Year Sired by Panmure 1 Henry

Knockmountagh Master – DR Wilson

– J & W McMordie

Reserve Horned Bull of the Year Corraback Impeccable – RM Richmond

Reserve Progeny Pair of the Year

Sire of the Year Panmure 1 Henry – J & W McMordie

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Sired by Mara Flook – RM Richmond

2015 - SHOW AND SALES

Solid trade for January Show & Sale at Dungannon Mart Hereford bulls met a solid trade at the January Show & Sale in Dungannon Farmers Mart. Sale leader was 16 month old Solpoll 1 Lumberjack from J & W McMordie, Co. Down - sired by senior stock bull Panmure 1 Henry, “Lumberjack”, who took the pre-sale Reserve Championship, sold to Raymond & Maurice Hughes of Kircubbin for 3,000gns.

The second top price of 2,900gns was paid for 21 month old Benaughlin Tommy, a son of Lisblake Henery and bred by G & W Burleigh. “Tommy” who is out of Lisrace Bridge Girl V and by Lisblake Henery was purchased by local farmer Robert Anderson, Dungannon.

Two bulls sold at 2,700gns - first to go was Newtownbutler 1 Jackdaw, an 18 month old Graceland 1 Giorgio son from Tom Mohan, followed by the 16 month old Solpoll 1 Lightning, another Panmure 1 Henry son from J & W McMordie.

First time exhibitor Stuart Forsythe sold 16 month old Tullyraine 1 Legend, a Solpoll 1 Ferrari son, for 2,500gns. C & M Beatty & Son sold their 1st prize winning 14 month old Castlepoll 1 Storm at 2,300gns. “Storm” is out of Castlepoll 1 Losmo 8th and by Clooncullane Esquire.

Solpoll 1 Lumberjack,Reserve Champion & Top price with William McMordie

Aaron Patterson sold three Corlismorepoll 1 Rafter sons - topping his entry at 2,300gns was 16 month Ballymartin 1 Henry, closely followed by the first prize winning Ballymartin 1 Ben selling at 2,200gns.

The Show Champion went to 20 month old Dorepoll 1 579 Knight Hawk, from JE, RI & W Haire. The biggest bull in the yard, this Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage son caught the eye of Judge Robin Boyd, but unfortunately failed to meet his reserve.

Females sold to 2,000gns for the 1st prize winner Solpoll 1 Starlet K13, this in-calf heifer by Remitall Super Duty 42S sold to Mervyn Thompson, a new breeder from Tandragee.

Castlepoll 1 Storm with Cecil & Donald Beatty

In total thirteen bulls sold to average £2,390, and a spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders’ Association commented that an increase in demand for Hereford sired cattle had brought a large crowd of potential buyers to the Show & Sale and thanked sponsors Dunbia for their continued support.

Dorepoll 1 Knight Hawk, Champion with William Haire, Kenny Linton, Dunbia and judge Robin Boyd

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SHOW AND SALES - 2015

'Kojak' takes the Top Billing at the Select Breeders' Sale in Dungannon Mart The Hereford breed has emerged as a serious contender in the NI Beef Industry and this was reflected in the intense interest and very strong trade for quality bulls at this weeks’ Select Breeders Sale.

New record prices were set at the Dungannon event as Hereford bulls from Robin Irvine’s Graceland herd sold for 5,200 and 5,000 guineas whilst heifers sold to 3,000 guineas for Adrian and Sandra Irvine and 2,900 guineas for Mrs P McClenaghan.

Spokesman for the group Mervyn Richmond was delighted with the trade, “the yard was packed with people and there was a real buzz of anticipation as prospective buyers jostled to view the stock on offer. There was keen competition for the best animals and it was encouraging to see buyers prepared to pay for quality.”

The sale started strongly with 3,000 guineas paid for the first animal into the ring, a big strong two year old from John Conlons’ Drumatee herd at Markethill. This was followed by the first Graceland entry, again at 3,000 guineas with the same price paid for the first of the Corraback Bulls from Mervyn Richmond. Another Corraback bull changed hands at 3,000 guineas but it was Corraback Holster at 3,300 guineas which produced the top price from the Richmond’s offering.

The pace changed with the entry of Lot 7 into the ring – Graceland 1 Keynote, described as an exceptional young bull with real power and character, he had many admirers in the pre-sale viewing.

His impressive set of EBV’s qualifies him for Superior Carcase Sire status and a cash incentive of up to £500 from the Hereford Cattle Society. Bidding opened at 3,000 guineas and rose rapidly before auctioneer Trevor Wylie brought the hammer down at 5,000 guineas.

Henry Richmond with Jane Lyness of R & J Lyness Feeds from Moira who sponsored the Select Breeders Sale.

Record breaker – Robin Irvine parades Graceland 1 Kojak at the Select Breeders Sale where he sold for the top price of 5,200 guineas.

Heifer trade followed the same pattern as the bulls with quality animals in keen demand. A top price of 3,000 guineas was paid to A & S Irvine for Pallas 1 Eva, a stylish young heifer carrying the service of Wirruna Daffy. Two well grown heifers from the Brookfield herd owned by Mrs P McClenaghan, a relatively new breeder from Holywood, sold at 2,900 guineas and 2,600 guineas respectively.

The Select Breeders group are indebted to the Bank of Ireland, R & J Lyness Feeds and A1 Transport for their continued support for this event.

Graceland 1 Keynote sold for 5,000gns

Hot on his heels was the following lot, Graceland 1 Kojak, another son of Greenyards 1 Dougie, the successful Graceland herd sire. A favourite with the pre-sale pundits, “Kojak” attracted a number of hopeful bidders and after a prolonged battle was knocked down for the top price of the day at 5,200 guineas.

David Smyth made 2,900 guineas for Magheraknock 1 Kudos with the same price paid for Graceland 1 Kevin another bull from R & J Irvine. The youngest bull in the Sale, Annaghbeg 1 Alpha from M & L Moore and one of the stars of the recent Calf Show was admired for his impressive growth and sold for 2,800 guineas.

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Pallas 1 Eva from Adrian and Sandra Irvine was the top priced Female – selling for 3,000 guineas at the Select Hereford Breeders Sale.

Graceland Herefords

“Still leading the way for the commercial beef industry” Setting new records at the Elite Breeders Sale. Our 4 sons of Greenyards Dougie averaged over 4,000 gns and topped at 5,200 gns.

Our blend of performance & breed character is delivering the ease of fleshing, early maturity and carcass quality that keeps the customers coming back year after year.

Graceland 1 Keynote - 5,000 guineas

Graceland 1 Kojak - 5,200 guineas

Our Rising Star Graceland 1 Maestro

His full brother, Graceland 1 Giovanni is one of the most successful Hereford bulls in A.I. use in Ireland, with a 5 star rating across all breeds on the ICBF beef replacement evaluation.

Maestro combines quality and performance - Impressive EBV’s for growth and muscling make him a Superior Carcass Sire. He is big and long with great style and that softness and easy fleshing that the industry needs. Maestro will be offered for sale at the -

Elite Breeders Sale - Monday 22nd February 2016 – Dungannon Mart Visit us at www.gracelandherefords.co.uk and follow us on facebook Robin & James Irvine, 115 Ballymoyer Road, Whitecross, Co. Armagh, BT60 2JN Tel 07818 888877 www.gracelandherefords.co.uk robin@gracelandherefords.co.uk

AWARD WINNERS - 2015

Dunbia Farmer Wins The Co-operative Foods Uk Outstanding Farmer of the year Award Loughgall Farmer, Matthew Brownlee has been named The Co-Operative Food’s Outstanding Farmer of the Year at a gala awards ceremony in Manchester.

Matthew aged 24, who began a beef finishing and suckler enterprise in 2012, beat off competition from farmers across the UK to take the title; a fantastic achievement for a young farmer which highlights the positive future of farming.

Jim Dobson, Dunbia’s Chief Executive congratulated Matthew on his achievement: “Matthew is an exceptional young farmer who has changed the focus of the traditional family farm and turned it into a very successful beef enterprise in just three years and is now supplying Dunbia with over 650 prime cattle a year. He is extremely forward-thinking and progressive, constantly looking at ways to improve the profitability of his operation. He really is an Outstanding Farmer and I am delighted that he has been recognised nationally

by The Co-operative Food.”

Matthew recently joined the Dunbia Dairy Calf to Beef Scheme which links the dairy and beef industries to create a short integrated supply chain which will provide a consistent and sustainable supply of quality beef. Through the scheme, Matthew buys 12 week old calves from Dunbia’s approved calf rearers, Gary Fitzpatrick and John Toland and takes them through to finishing and processing

by Dunbia.

“The Dunbia Dairy Calf to Beef Scheme is key to establishing a sustainable supply chain to meet the demands of our customers,” adds Kenny Linton, Dunbia Agriculture Manager. “The scheme has animal health, welfare and nutrition at its core and guarantees that calves reared within the scheme are of the highest possible quality. Anyone interested in joining the scheme, should contact me at Dunbia.”

Matthew is a key supplier to the Co-operative’s Truly Irresistible

Hereford range. Congratulating him on his award, Ciara Gorst, Senior Agricultural Manager, The Co-operative Food, commented: “Matthew’s standard of farming, his ambition to succeed and his willingness to share knowledge are exceptional. He is a perfect example of the need to encourage and develop young farmers as they are the leaders of the future. On behalf of The Co-operative I am delighted that Matthew has been awarded Outstanding Farmer of the Year.”

Photo Caption: Matthew Brownlee (2nd right) is pictured receiving his Co-operative Food Outstanding Farmer of the Year Award.

Included in the picture are (l to r) Matt Hood, The Co-operative Food Director of Fresh Trading; Matthew Dobson, Dunbia Managing Director; Kenny Linton, Dunbia Agriculture Manager; Ciara Gorst The Co-operative Food Senior Agricultural Manager and actress and host Debra Stephenson.

SHOW AND SALES - 2015

"Lifeguard'' saves his best til last at the NI April Show & Sale!

A small show of Hereford bulls sold well at the Native Breeds Show & Sale held at Dungannon Farmers Mart in April.

Taking the Championship and selling for the top price of 3,600 gns was fifteen month old Lisrace Lifeguard 14th from David Wilson, Co. Fermanagh. “Lifeguard”, who had previously been Reserve Male Champion at the 2014 Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders’ Association Calf Show, is sired by Lisrace Lumberjack VII and out of Lurgacullion Crystal.

Fellow Co. Fermanagh Hereford breeder Gordon Buchanan sold his 19 month old bull Cassan Legend for 3,000 gns. “Legend” who took first prize in the Senior Bull Class is sired by Badlingham Breage and out of Ervie Oystergirl B713.

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Lisrace Lifeguard, Champion & Top Price from David Wilson

Herefords Blossom in Apple County!

By Rodney Magowan

TWO years after graduating in agriculture and returning to the family farm Matthew Brownlee is running a beef enterprise supplying 800 cattle a year to Dunbia.

But buying, rearing and finishing beef cattle has been his abiding passion since school days and then as a QUB undergraduate on Greenmount Campus.

“When others were putting maximum effort into enjoying their student social life I was slipping off for a few hours to source cattle at local marts,” recalled Matthew, who farms with his father David.

“Until recently beef, Bramley apples and barley were the main enterprises on our farm at Loughgall in Co Armagh, the apple county of Ulster. However, a few years before I returned home growing barley ceased and with Dad taking the lead in running the orchards I became prime mover in taking the long established beef business forward.”

“We run 100 suckler cows, largely Limousin Aberdeen Angus crosses mainly sourced in the Irish Republic, and put to four bulls. Currently we have one Hereford bull, Greenyards 1 Kilpeck, bought from Des Kelly of Ballygawley, Co Tyrone. There is also a Stabiliser and two Charolais, but based on our experience with Hereford bred cattle the future will see a lot more whiteheads thriving in our fields.”

Aside from the home bred calves Matthew buys batches of 12 week old crossbred Hereford calves out of dairy cows from a specialist calf rearer. A cross he sees as having great potential in adding value to calves from dairy herds.

“Starting with the market for our beef it is clear brands add value to food produced be it Armagh Bramley Apples, Scottish Salmon or Welsh Lamb. By producing Hereford sired beef we enjoy an extra 35p a kilo over Northern Ireland base price.

“To be in spec and gain the bonus cattle, steers or heifers, must be Farm Quality Assured, under 36 months, of UK origin and between 260 and 380kg. “explained Matthew, current Northern Ireland member of the five strong Co-operative Hereford Scheme Committee. A role he enjoys as a means of meeting other producers at mainland venues several time a year.

“After being a student on a busy agri campus life at home can seem quiet at times so taking part in farm related organisations

is important. Not least in learning how other folk tackle problems and giving one time to stand back and really focus on an issue.”

Aside from the price pull of the bonus that makes ‘Herefords - a cut above the rest’ when it comes to plant prices working with the stock has given Matthew an extra push into using more Hereford bred cattle.

“Since graduating I have been taught a tough lesson in just how volatile markets for final products have become. From the boom when the horsemeat scandal broke to slumps totally outside British farmers control due to euro weakness and a Russian trade ban.

“Cutting production costs is the only way we can react so Herefords as a native

A batch of these 120kg Herefords from dairy dams delivered early this past summer were weighed again in September.

On 2.5kg of meal they had put on a very impressive 1.2kg daily over a wet, dull summer.

The remaining ‘raw material’ for the Brownlee Farms beef business comes as light stores from marts, which Matthew attends three or even four times a week at busy buying times such as the autumn.

A role he clearly enjoys and ensures stock bought suits their finishing system and the markets Dunbia supplies.

Asked why they were trending towards the Hereford crossbred Matthew lists sound business reasons with a positive impact on margins.

Greenyards 1 Kilpeck bought from Des Kelly has been doing excellent work running with the suckler cows at Brownlee Farms.

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Hereford sired calves out of dairy cows arrive at Brownlee Farms aged 12 weeks weighing around 120kg. This batch on the farm from early summer 2015 had a DWLG of 1.2kg on 2.5kg meal by mid September.

breed are the natural choice. They suit our lowland farm in an ideal grass area with an average annual rainfall of over 35 inches (885mm).

“We find the Hereford a docile breed that settles well at grass and does well at grass.

An animal that is a pleasure to work with when it comes to handling compared to some continental crosses.

“We weigh stock to see just how well Herefords thrive on a lower input, yet produce beef worth more per kilo.”

Asked if Herefords did not produce too small a carcass Matthew instead revealed that some had to be closely watched or they went out of spec by killing out at over 400kg!

Matthew Brownlee, 24, is one of the few beef producers ranked as a ‘gold supplier’ to the Truly Irresistible Hereford Beef Scheme.

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As members of Armagh Grass Clover Monitor Group run by college advisor Senan White this father and son operation has gained in efficiency by regular sward measurement, paddock grazing where possible and planned reseeding. NI Recommended List seed varieties, many bred at the nearby Loughgall Planting Breeding Station, are used.

Measuring ensures swards are grazed at the correct height with any surplus grass adding to the winter reserve of big round bales. Three cuts of silage are made and largely fed through a diet feeder in one of the tidiest of busy farmyards.

Looking ahead Matthew sees the Hereford brand playing a growing role in maximising margins.

Quality on the hoof at Brownlee Farms, Co Armagh where brand Hereford adds value to beef finished from the suckler herd.

As regards grades Herefords out of dairy cows are usually an O or O+ with some Rs. Those from suckler cows are at least an R grade with a good smattering of Us. With a view towards a more closed suckler herd Matthew is considering also using Hereford sires to produce some replacement suckler cows carrying the

breed’s strong maternal trait.

As the herd has expanded improving cow fertility to reduce days – and output – lost has been a priority The emphasis on producing beef efficiently at grass by using more Hereford genetics is also reflected in the grassland management at Brownlee Farms.

“This resurgent native breed will have a major part to play in controlling our production costs and helping garner extra income thanks to having that unique brand appeal; an appeal that draws consumers willing to pay more at tills nationwide in good times and bad.

Farmers’ Weekly readers can catch up with life at Brownlee Farms by reading Matthew’s monthly Farmer Focus column.

Eye catching Hereford sired suckler calves on the Brownlee family farm.

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Herefords perform on Fermanagh farm The introduction of Hereford bloodlines is producing handsome dividends on a farm in the picturesque Fermanagh lakelands. Terry and Rosie Roberts run a 200 cow suckler operation at Lisnarick near Kesh and are enthusiastic about their experiment with Hereford sires.

“Our herd had been founded on Charolais cows”, says Terry, “but with Angus bulls used on heifers over the years we now have a high proportion of black females when we came to consider another cross to use on these females Rosie was keen to try the Hereford “ - “I had fond memories of the lovely placid Hereford cows on the farm at home “said Rosie.

A trip up to a Hereford sale in Dungannon in 2012 convinced them that the breed could give them the growth and quality that they needed and led to the purchase of their first bull. “He was used on a batch of heifers in his first year and as his progeny have come through we have been pleased with their performance – both as breeding females and as beef carcasses” says Terry.

“There is no problem selling Hereford crosses – the demand from the Branded Beef Schemes is adding substantial bonuses to the price of our beef cattle. Our local butcher is also keen to buy all we can supply him and neighbouring farmers want the heifers as suckler replacements.”

Another trip to the Elite Breeders Sale in Dungannon last Spring added a second Hereford sire to produce more Hereford crosses. “We have bought bulls with good

Dr Ryan Law from Dunbia discusses the returns for the latest batch of Hereford steers supplied to the Hereford beef scheme with Rosie Roberts and NI Council member Robin Irvine.

EBV’s for growth and muscle so that we don’t lose out on performance and the returns have been very pleasing” Steers are marketed through the Dunbia Hereford Beef Scheme and are producing R grade carcasses averaging 320 kgs at around 20 months of age - the last batch realising over £4/kg deadweight and from £1,200 to £1,400 per head. Dunbia Research Manager, Ryan Law is delighted with the quality from the Robert’s herd “Our principal customer is the Co –op retail chain and the response from them has been terrific - this is exactly what they are looking for – moderate size carcasses, naturally finished to give the succulence and flavour which the consumer is looking for. The Hereford product is their fastest growing line and they have great confidence in its future” says Ryan.

Local butcher, Stephen Millar of Millar Meats in Irvinestown was also full of praise for the quality of the product from the Roberts breeding program. “I have purchased a number of the Hereford heifers for our shop – they cut up lovely and our customers love the taste and eating quality. There is no quibble about the price – I just need more of them” says Stephen.

“The Hereford is definitely going to play a bigger part in our farming system in the future” affirms Terry Roberts.” Apart from adding value to our beef we are pleased to see lower feed costs and you can’t put a value on the temperament - they are such nice cattle to work with”

Stephen Millar from Millar Meats, Irvinestown and Terry Roberts with a group of Hereford beef heifers on the Robert’s farm at Lisnarick near Kesh.

Hereford crosses are earning substantial premiums whether sold as top quality beef or as replacements for the suckler herd.

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Royal Ulster Show "Stella" Line-up at Balmoral

Photos: Alfie Shaw Report: Libby Clarke All eyes were on the Hereford rings at Balmoral Show as breeders put forward a tremendous entry of stock. For the second year in a row the Breed was the largest within the cattle section as their popularity continues to reach an all time high.

Judge Melissa Roberts made swift work of her duties and selected the outstanding heifer “Solpoll 1 Stella L2” as her Supreme Champion. This daughter of Panmure 1 Henry was brought out by the father and son team of John & William McMordie, Ballygowan, Co. Down.

This greatly admired heifer was appointed Second Reserve in the coveted Champion of Champions Competition which was judged

by Jim Barber the following day. She is no stranger to success in the show ring having notched up the top title at the Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders Association (NIHBA) Calf Show last Autumn for the McMordies’.

Solpoll 1 Stella L2 was placed Supreme Hereford Champion for the McMordie Family, and later in the week secured Second Reserve in the Champion of Champions competition.

Leading the males and standing in Reserve Supreme position was Dorepoll 1 579 Knighthawk from JE, RI & W Haire, Dundrod, Co.

William and Ivan Haire’s team of cattle enjoyed tremendous success in the Hereford rings at Balmoral Show, featuring Dorepoll 1 579 Knighthawk who was Reserve Supreme Champion and Grand Male at the event.

Melissa Roberts, Shropshire made an excellent job of judging a tremendous entry of Hereford cattle at Balmoral Show.

The Hereford section was the largest breed represented at this year’s Balmoral Show for the second year in a row.

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Overall Junior Champion and Reserve Male Champion was Solpoll 1 Lawyer from the McMordies’.

Antrim. This bull has great power and scale, and at just two years of age has a bright future ahead of him. He is sired by their stock bull, Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage, who was winner in the Senior Bull Class.

David Wilson took top honours in the 2014 born heifer class with Lisrace Prettymaid 19th, who was then appointed Reserve Female and Reserve Junior Champion.

The biggest class of the entire cattle section was the yearling bulls which were led by the McMordies with Solpoll 1 Lawyer. Making his debut appearance in the show ring, this son of successful sire Panmure 1 Henry, scooped the Junior Championship and Reserve Grand Male title.

John and Karen Taggart stood top of the line with Knockmanta 1 Rosebud 2 who is sired by Goulding Poll 1 Superduty ET.

Lisrace Prettymaid 19th caught the eye of the judge and was awarded Reserve Female and Reserve Junior Champion for David Wilson, Magheraveely, Co. Fermanagh. Born in January 2014 this entry is sired by Lisrace Lifeliner, and was Junior Female Champion at the NIHBA calf show.

Securing one of a number of first places for the Haire Family, Dundrod was their Senior Stock Bull Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage

First prize Group of Three who were also appointed Second Reserve in the Inter-breed Group of Three. The team comprised of Solpoll 1 Stella L2, Solpoll 1 Dainty L1 & Solpoll 1 Lawyer.

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2015 - SHOWS John and Karen Taggart, Carrowdore won the class for heifers born between January and June 2013 with Knockmanta 1 Rosebud.

The sire this time is the popular Goulding Poll 1 Superduty ET. It was back to the Haires’ in the Cow Class when Dorepoll 1 553 Classic Kim stood top of the line. This daughter of Dorepoll 1 93N Transatlantic ET was shown with her smart bull calf at foot.

Such is the reputation of NI Hereford breeders for turning out quality cattle that this years show attracted a large number of visitors from across the UK and Ireland. These included coaches from the South of England HBA and the South Leinster Branch of the Irish Hereford Association.

On completing her judging stint, Melissa Roberts described the entire entry of cattle as being of a very high standard indeed, with the Champion heifer one of the best that she had seen for some time.

The Dorepoll prefix was once again to the fore when they secured the red ticket with their daughter of Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic who was shown with her bull calf at foot.

Melissa commented, “she is just perfection, she’s neat, she’s clean, she has muscle, she’s long, she has good legs and she looks like she’s going to milk. In my opinion there is nothing more you would want in a Hereford and was a worthy winner which is very commendable given the quality of the Hereford line-up.”

The Native Inter-breed Bull Performance Class Winner was Solpoll 1 Lord Keno sired by Moeskaer Keno.

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Northern Ireland National Show "Stella" again in winning form!

Report by Libby Clarke and Photographs by Alfie Shaw Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders pulled out all the stops to ensure that quality and quantity were on display at their Annual National Show held recently at Clogher Valley. This is one of the highlights of the calendar for Hereford breeders locally, and they were delighted to have Society President, Gerald Blandford officiating as Master Judge.

Taking home the Supreme Championship was the outstanding “Solpoll 1 Stella L2” bred and exhibited by John & William McMordie.

This daughter of Panmure 1 Henry is no stranger to success having notched up Championship titles at the Royal Ulster, Balmoral earlier this season, and the 2014 NIHBA Calf Show.

Standing by her side in the Reserve Supreme spot was her paternal sister “Solpoll 1 Starlet M12” also from the McMordies.

This youngster is just nine months of age, and had earlier in the day collected the Calf Championship.

“Solpoll 1 Starlet M12” was Reserve Supreme Champion for the McMordie team.

The Male Champion “Woodvale 1 Livewire” stood top of the line in a very impressive young bull class for owners Alwyn and Adam Armour, Dromara. This is the first calf bred by the County Down duo, and looks to have a promising future. The reserve male was also selected from this large class in the form of “Solpoll 1 Lawyer”.

Both of these prize winners are sired by Panmure 1 Henry.

Supreme Champion at the NI Hereford Breeders National Show was “Solpoll 1 Stella L2” from John & William McMordie.

Standing reserve in the male championship was “Solpoll 1 Lawyer” from John & William McMordie.

The Cow Class was led by Stephen Baxter with the Lisola 1 Eddie daughter “Tarascon 1 Tilly”. This red ticket winner was accompanied by her bull calf at foot. Senior heifer class was won by another daughter of Panmure 1 Henry from J & W McMordie, with Solpoll 1 Dainty K18, shown with her young heifer calf at foot.

David Wilson enjoyed good success at the National Show taking

Securing the Male Championship was “Woodvale 1 Livewire” from Alwyn and Adam Armour, Dromara.

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Red ticket winner in the cow class was Stephen Baxter with “Tarascon 1 Tilly 5th” shown with her bull calf at foot.

2015 - SHOWS by his homebred bull Lisrace Lifeliner who is a former Balmoral Champion and Bull of the Year winner. The Wilson’s second class winner was their new stock bull “Knockmountagh Master”, who is sired by Grianan Firecracker.

The Junior Heifer Calf Class attracted a good entry with Kathryn Greenaway, Portadown standing top of the line for “Hilltop 1 Roberta 3rd”. This Lisola 1 Eddie daughter was born in February of this year.

“Richmount 1 King Kong” topped the Senior Bull Class for James Graham, Portadown. This Graceland 1 Colin son was the 2014 Bull of the Year. The Senior Bull Calf section was headed by Tullymore 1 Lawrence exhibited by C & R Pogue. Dreemore Titanic is the sire behind this young prospect. The final male class went to C & M Beatty for their January ‘15 born son of Cloncullane Esquire.

Leading the junior heifer class was “Lisrace Prettymaid 19th” from David Wilson.

home two red tickets. The first of these was for “Lisrace Prettymaid 19th” who has previously won the Junior Female Championship at the NIHBA calf show. This January 2014 born heifer is sired

Kathryn Greenaway won first prize with “Hilltop 1 Roberta 3rd”

The busy ringside of spectators were highly impressed with the bumper entry of Hereford cattle forward for the National Show, with big classes giving them plenty to keep them entertained right from start to finish. The Judge reinforced this when he described the Champion as “exceptional amongst a tremendous show of cattle”.

C & M Beatty were top of the line in the junior bull calf class with “Castlepoll 1 Superman”

PJ Budler, Texas congratulates Adam Armour on winning the young handlers section at the National Hereford Show.

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Mara Flook NI Horned Bull of the Year 2013/14.

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Pedigree Hereford Herd a success for Derrylin farm

By Kevin Dunne, Farmers Guardian and Photographs by Columba O'Hare The market for Hereford-cross cattle continues to grow throughout Ireland on the back of the ‘quality’ beef schemes introduced by most meat factories over recent years. And this is helping to boost the number of pedigree Hereford cattle, both in new and existing herds.

Mervyn Richmond with Corraback Joan, the 2013 Northern Ireland Hereford of the year Mervyn Richmond, who farms with his son, Henry, near Derrylin in Co Fermanagh, says: “All of this is good news for breeders, provided we keep quality up.

“The bonuses for certified Hereford beef are acting as genuine incentives for the breed as a whole throughout Ireland, but they must be maintained.

“Demand for our own stock is on the rise.

Increasingly, we are receiving requests from new breeders to supply them with maiden heifers as they seek to establish their own pedigree herds. Most of our bulls are sold at public auction, with the requirement for these animals coming from dairy farmers wanting to increase the value of their beef calves. Black whitehead calves are securing premium prices in the marts.”

Both Mervyn and Henry make no apology for being traditional Hereford breeders.

Henry says: “We have not gone down the polled route and have no intention of so doing.

“All our stock are horned. We aim to produce well fleshed animals with the ability to make optimal use of grazed grass.”

Mervyn with one his Corraback females

The father and son team own the Corraback herd, named after a local townland. A history of Hereford breeding can be traced within the family back to 1961. But it is the investment decisions of the past decades which have served to put Mervyn and Henry on the map as recognised breeders of top quality Hereford cattle.

“We aim to produce well-fleshed animals with the ability to make optimal use of grazed grass”, Henry Richmond The herd comprises 23 cows with an additional five heifers going to the bull this year. The Richmonds also run a commercial suckler herd of 29 cross-bred Hereford cows and heifers. Their farm extends to

65ha (160 acres) of grass across three sites.

Mervyn says: “Our plan is to bring the number of breeding pedigree females up to 30.

“There is a spring/autumn calving split within the herd to ensure we have breeding bulls to sell throughout the year.”

Henry points out the decision to gear up the pedigree breeding enterprise over recent years is a direct consequence of the family’s commitment to maximise the productivity of their farm.

“We recognised the growing demand for pedigree Hereford stock. This trend fitted in in with our deep interest in the breed.

Moreover, a fair proportion of our land is quite heavy, which automatically ruled out the continental option,” he says.

The cow families within the Corraback herd can be traced back, for the most part, to stock bought-in during recent years from

Corraback Hereford herd facts 23 cows plus five additional breeding heifers Autumn/spring calving split Stock bull: Mara Flook Mara Flook – Supreme Champion Hereford at Clogher Valley Show pictured with Henry Richmond and judge John Holloway from Westmeath

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Robin Irvine, Raymond Pogue, David Smyth and James Graham, to host their own Elite Sale. Now an annual event, it is held in Dungannon mart each February.

the Knockfin and Ardmulchan herds in Co Laois and Co Meath respectively. Mervyn and Henry have sought to complement this by procuring breeding stock of the right quality from all parts of the UK and Ireland.

A case in point is their current stock bull Mara Flook.

Mervyn says: “I bought him from Bob and Margaret Borwick in Northamptonshire as a three year old. I was initially impressed by his size – he has Canadian ancestry. But the real clincher for me was the vitality and scope of his calves. Buying him was one of the most straightforward decisions I have ever had to make.”

“He has had a successful show career with us. Last year, “Flook” was selected as the horned bull of the year in Northern Ireland.

He had won the same accolade in 2013, at which stage he was also selected as the overall reserve bull of the year.

“Catching the eye of judges at shows is one thing, repeating this level of success in the sale ring is something else entirely.

Making this happen requires a consistent supply of top quality breeding stock. And, I am more than happy to confirm “Flook” has not thrown a bad calf yet.”

Mervyn and Henry have seen their investment in top quality Hereford bloodlines pay off from both a showing and commercial perspective. In addition to their successes with Mara Flook, 2012 saw them pick up the progeny pair of the year award in Northern Ireland with stock bred by bull Ardmulchan Accordian.

Awards 2014 reserve Hereford female (NI) Corraback Clover 4

Henry says: “In 2014 we sold two bulls, one for 3,800gns and the other for 3,000gns.

This year we sold three animals – one for 3,300gns with the other two each making 3,000gns. All our bulls are DNA tested prior to sale with all of the relevant information made available to the new owners.”

2014 reserve Hereford progeny pair (NI) - by Ballyaville Don

Mervyn believes a lot of good work has been done in promoting the quality of Hereford beef. He says: “The cattle tick all the boxes. Its beef is succulent and has an excellent taste. It is more than feasible to produce a Hereford cross bullock, killing out at about 380kg from grass at about 30 months of age.

2013 horned bull and overall reserve bull (NI) - Mara Flook

“We have a deep interest in working with cattle, hoping someday we will breed a truly elite animal”, Mervyn Richmond “In addition, dairy farmers are becoming more aware of the shorter gestation length associated with Hereford cattle. This makes the breed even more attractive with those milk producers striving to get their calving intervals down.”

The Richmonds are also keen to practice what they preach from a grassland management point of view. The Corraback herd has access to a paddock grazing system which ensures the best use is made of grazed grass.

Henry says: “We take two cuts of silage each year and we are also committed to an active grassland reseeding policy.” Both men believe standing still is not an option from a herd development perspective and Mervyn knows a replacement for Mara Flook will have to be found at some stage in the future.

He says: “The bull is still extremely active and can be used on mature cows for the foreseeable future. “We are looking at using AI on heifers. But the fundamental driver is to improve the quality of the cattle in the herd. The recorded average of prices paid

2014 horned Hereford bull (NI) Mara Flook 2013 Hereford female (NI) Corrabrack Joan

2012 progeny Hereford pair (NI) by Ardmulchan Accordian at our elite bull sale continues to increase and this trend must be maintained.

“Up to this point, we have not committed to any form of beef recording with the herd. I have always been happy to judge the quality of our stock with the naked eye. Buyers of our cattle have never had any hesitation endorsing the performance of Corraback bloodlines. This is, I believe, the true yardstick of what Henry and I are striving to achieve from a herd breeding perspective.

“And money is not everything. We have a deep interest in working with cattle, hoping someday we will breed a truly elite animal – we can dare to dream.”

Overarching the Hereford Society Awards notched up by the Richmonds’ over recent years has been their successes at many of the local agricultural shows. These are held across Northern Ireland through spring and summer.

Henry says, “our local show, Co Fermanagh in Enniskillen has always been a tremendous shop window for the pedigree cattle we breed. “The Fermanagh area is characterised by heavy soil types and an almost total reliance on grass-based agriculture. It is for this reason Hereford breeding stock are equally attractive to beef and dairy farmers in the region.

The following year they received the overall Hereford female of the year accolade with Corraback Joan. Then, last year, they won the reserve title with Corraback Clover 4th, also taking the reserve progeny pair of the year award with animals by Ballyaville Don. The Richmonds also recognise the benefits of giving their top bulls the best possible sale platform. With this in mind, they have joined forces with breeder colleagues,

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Dorepoll Hereford Reduction Sale tops at 8,000gns By Rhian Price, Farmers Weekly. Photographs taken by Alfie Shaw.

The early Autumn on-farm reduction sale of Ivan and William Haire’s noted Dorepoll Hereford herd, Crumlin, Co. Antrim, topped at 8,000gns.

“We have developed a lot of strength in the herd but we haven’t lost the femininity.”

He said the stock also had some of the highest maternal EBVs of the breed, with one lot boasting a massive +15 for milk.

Leading the day’s trade was a young bull, Dorepoll 1 579 Manhattan, sired by the herd’s stock bull Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage, who sold later in the day for 5,200gns.

The decision was taken to reduce the size of the herd after son William re-located to Peterborough after taking a new job as agricultural business development manager for the East of England Show.

Manhattan, aged just 10-months, is bred from the herd’s prolific Kim family, which has bred many show winners. He was shown with his dam and won classes at the Royal Ulster and Antrim shows. After ferocious bidding the hammer finally fell to the newly formed Manhattan Syndicate, with a TSI of + 22 and SRI of +27.

William said he was “very pleased” with trade, which was up £700 on the herd’s previous sale in 2007. He said the buyers, who had travelled from as far as Denmark, were looking for the combination of strength and good figures the herd had to offer.

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2015 - SHOW AND SALES Next best and selling for 6,000gns was the 17-month-old Dorepoll 1 579 Legacy, another Heritage son - this time bred from the renown Tessa family, who sold with a carcase weight of +35. He was secured by a local breeder T and S Andrews, Larne, County Antrim.

Manhattan Syndicate.

The five-year-old bull Dorepoll 499 Heritage was much-admired pre-sale, having sired many females in the sale. Sired by Dorepoll 1 73J Jonathan 499 he is out of Dorepoll 1 13P Kim 540. This bull has a fantastic track record having sired many show winners. He was secured by James Ludgate, Oxon, for 5,200gns, who also purchased several other lots, including a ‘surprise’ lot offering one lucky bidder the chance to flush Dorepoll 1 553 Classic Kim – the dam of Manhattan – to a sire of their choice.

Females Leading prices in the female division was Dorepoll 518 Tessa 545E. This Nationwide daughter sold with her heifer calf by Heritage and back in calf to Heritage. She was snapped up for 7,000gns by the

Next best at 4,900gns was the maiden heifer Dorepoll 1 Tessa 629,

by Dorepoll 1 73J Jonathan 499. She was bought by Mr Ludgate, who also secured the in-calf heifer Dorepoll 1 Victoria 619, for 4,800gns. Sired by Heritage she is due to calve late October to Knight Hawk.

Dorepoll 1 Katie 611 sold for 4,400gns to Mr DRA Fabb, Cambridge.

Sired by Chinook, she sold in calf to Heritage, due in October.

Dr AFJ Williams, Aberystwyth, secured the six-year-old cow Dorepoll 1 531 Katie 556, for 4,000gns. Sired by Patriot she sold having run with Heritage. Joining her on the journey back to Aberystwyth was the ten-month-old bull Dorepoll 1 498 Monarch at 4,300gns. Sired by Online he is bred from the Duchess family.

Averages: cows and calves, £4,494.00; cows in-calf, £3,167.50; served/maiden heifers, £4,646.25; bulls, £5,180.00; A Flush, £2730.00; Embryos, £500.25; semen, £89.25.

Auctioneers: Wright Marshall

N.I. Autumn Show & Sale at Dungannon Mart Champion at the October Show & Sale held at Dungannon Farmers Mart was Black Water Leader from S & N Heatrick, Middletown, Co. Armagh. However, this 16 month old bull, out of Black Water Holly and sired by Kye Sting 595 failed to meet his reserve.

The Reserve Champion was Lisola 1 Crocus 25th from DJ Martin, Saintfield, Co. Down. This sixteen month old heifer, out of Lisola

Champion Black Water Leader

1 Crocus 17th and by 2012 UK National Calf Show Supreme Champion Frenchstone P. 1 Bilbow sold for 2000gns.

Reserve Champion Lisola 1 Crocus 25th

In what was a small selection of Pedigree stock, accompanying the sale of Hereford sired commercial cattle, the top price went to Umgola 1 Paddy exhibited by Mrs K Greenaway & Mr WG Conn when he sold for 2400gns. “Paddy” out of Rossmore 1 URSA and

by Lisola 1 Ediie, stood second in his class to the Champion.

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Top NI Herds Awarded at Field Night and Charity BBQ The Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders’ Association (NIHBA) held their annual field night and BBQ at the home of NI Breed President Greer Watson, Crossgar Co. Down. After viewing the Barnburn herd including the NI Joint Bull of the Year, Pinmoor 1 Kingsley, the crowd headed back to the sheds to watch a clipping demonstration by William McMordie. The evening concluded with the announcement of the results of the Herds Competition, from Judge Andy Patterson followed with a BBQ.

Pedigree herds Large Herds 1st J & W McMordie 2nd John Conlon 3rd David Wilson

Solpoll Drumatee Lisrace

Medium Herds 1st Dessie Martin 2nd Stephen Baxter 3rd C & M Beatty & Son

Lisola & Craigy Umgola 1 Lady 3rd Castlepoll & Braemount

NI Breed President Greer Watson seen here at the Royal Ulster Show kindly hosted the Annual BBQ & Awards evening.

Small Herds 1st James Graham 2nd Ciaran Kerr 3rd Andrew McMordie

Richmount Kinnego Solitude

Best Autumn Born Bull Calf David Wilson

Lisrace Lumberjack 15th

Best Autumn Born Heifer Calf J & W McMordie

Solpoll 1 Pansy M16

Best Spring Born Bull Calf James Graham

Richmount 1 Mac

Best Spring Born Heifer Calf Stephen Baxter

Umgola 1 Lady

Best Stock Bull Tie

Stephen Baxter James Graham

Dernaroy 1 Impact Richmount 1 King Kong Kenny Linton with William McMordie, John Conlon and Robbie Wilson, Winners of the Large herd category

Nessie Blair from the British Lung Foundation receives a cheque from Greer & Ann Watson

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Winners in the Medium Herd section, Cecil Beatty, Dessie Martin and Stephen Baxter, together with Judge Andy Patterson

2015 - HERD WINNERS Overall Winner John & William McMordie

Solpoll

Reserve Dessie Martin

Commercial herds Overall winner Reserve

Lisola & Craigy David Weir, Benburb Samuel Robinson, Killinchy

Samuel Robinson collecting his award for the Commercial section

Obituary: Cannon Alfie O Connor

Funds raised at the event between the BBQ, raffle and auction raised £1,090 which was presented to Nessie Blair representing the British Lung Foundation.

The NIHBA would like to thank Andy Patterson for judging the Herd’s Competition and Dunbia for providing the great tasting Hereford steaks. A special thanks were also given to the ‘Watson Family’ for hosting an enjoyable and successful evening.

Kenny Linton and Andy Patterson presenting the Small Herd Awards to David Smyth and Andrew McMordie

Kerry-born Cleric played for Ulster

years. There then followed stints at Florencecourt until 1954; Co Tipperary until 1962; and then St Anne’s, Dungannon where he remained until his retirement in 1985.

Cannon Alfie O Connor was a member of the NIHBA for many years and President in 1994. He showed at the summer shows and supported the sales in Omagh. Canon Alfred Stanley O’Connor combined a career of service to his faith with a passion for rugby and a flair for animal breeding.

Described by his daughter Susan as traditional in outlook, she said “the focus of his ministry was always people”. “He tramped the streets and visited all the time,” she said. “When he had curates he made them do the same. He had 850 families in Dungannon, and would have personally visited each at least once a year.”

The Kerry born Orangeman, who had played for Ulster and ultimately settled in Co. Tyrone, died at the age of 94. Born on March 23rd, 1920 in the rural village of Ventry in the extreme southwest of Ireland, he was the sixth of seven children in a farming family.

During the Troubles, the church was not spared the ravages of violence. “I stood with him many times in church and it was like being in a pea-soup fog,” said Susan. “It was just the dust. It was as if the building lifted up every time there was a bomb.”

Their Protestant background was unusual for the area, and family lore has it that their ancestors had converted to try and win better treatment during the Famine.

He was initially schooled in Ventry, then Kilkenny and then earned a scholarship to Trinity College where he studied Divinity and Irish (a language in which he had been fluent, although he rarely used it in later life).

After graduating, his first clerical posting was to St Michael’s Parish Church on Belfast’s Shankill Road in 1943, where he remained for three years. During his time there he played full-back for both Malone and Ulster, where he would have encountered rugby greats including Jack Kyle. He was also selected for Ireland too, but only got as far as the substitute’s bench. His career might yet have taken off if he had not been moved to Cavan in 1946.

There, his new Rector barred him from taking part in a new trial for the Ireland squad because it clashed with a Sunday school party.

It was also while based in the Cavan parish that he married his wife Eileen (nee Ebbitt) in 1947, and he remained there for another two

In addition to his commitment to his spiritual flock, he also bred animals, beginning with horses before moving onto working dogs and later to Hereford cattle in his retirement years. He would show animals at Balmoral and Susan recalled that on six different occasions (each with different animals) he was the Championship Winner in the young stock ponies category – a feat Susan believes may be a record.

He was also a member of Dungannon Volunteer LOL 178, and had been District Chaplain of Killyman District LOL No 1 for many years.

As years progressed he had a knee replacement and a number of hip replacements, all of which slowed him down. He also suffered a number of TIAs (essentially small strokes) and it was the effects of the last of these that caused a terminal decline in his health. He died at home in Stewartstown on January 12th. His funeral was two days later in St Patrick’s, Donaghendry, and he is buried in the nearby churchyard.

His wife predeceased him, and he is survived by daughter Susan Stewart, her husband Ramsey, four grandchildren and one great grand-child.

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Sizzling BBQ win for M & W Farm Meats Scotch Street butcher’s M & W Farm Meats proved they are red-hot when it comes to barbecues!

The shop swept the board at the firstever Ulster BBQ Championship, including winning overall title of Ulster BBQ Champion.

Clayton Moore of M & W Farm Meats was up against some of Ulster’s finest butchers in the competition, which was organised by butchery members’ association, the Butchery Excellence Scheme.

The awards ceremony was quite a night for the local shop which secured a string of awards including Best BBQ Premium Sirloin for its sirloin steaks which come from farm quality assured Hereford heifers produced locally by Clayton’s business partner and father-in-law, David Weir.

M & W Farm Meats also took the top prizes for Best BBQ Premium Steak Burger, Best BBQ Pork Sausage (Synthetic Casing) and Best BBQ Kebab.

They were runner-up in the Best BBQ Premium Ribeye Steak category and were highly commended for their pulled pork, before winning the Ulster BBQ Championship Summer Innovation Award for their Jim Beam Belly Burster Bourbon Burger.

Clayton said, “Sirloin steaks, burgers and sausages are all BBQ favourites, so to win awards for all of these and also to be named as overall Ulster BBQ Champion is incredible! With barbecuing becoming increasingly popular in NI, and not just during the summer months, we’ve put a lot of effort into our barbecue produce range.

“We’ve even found that many of our customers barbecue all year round so

M&W Meats Winner of the Northern Ireland “Butchers Shop of Year”. They were also crowned Overall Champion of Champions in Northern Ireland Butchery Excellence Scheme, judged by wellknown local Chef Sean Owen.

this win will be invaluable to our business moving forward.”

An expert judging panel oversaw the proceedings, including Cookery Judge Dolan Heaney, Award-Winning Chef Pauline McGurk and Chief Judge, Chef Sean Owens.

Mr Owens, who is Managing Director of Montgomery Food Consulting, said “I have never witnessed such innovation and class in a butchery competition ever before in my history as a judge and the Butchery Excellence Scheme should be very proud of its members for showcasing their products at such a high level.”

More than 150 entries were received, with Rhonda Montgomery, Chief Executive of Montgomery Food Consulting, describing the calibre of entries as “exceptional”.

The BBQ section was just one element of a multi part competition run over a number of weeks by the Northern Ireland Butchery Excellent Scheme. Judged on

David Weir winner of the Northern Ireland Commercial Suckler Herd of the Year for the second time

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Butchery skills, product range, innovation, presentation and hygene, with the competition involving 120 members of the scheme.

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Winning Sirloin Steak

2015 - SHOW AND SALES

Northern Ireland National Calf Show The United Feeds sponsored NIHBA National Calf Show held at Dungannon Farmers Mart attracted a good entry of top quality cattle from Northern Ireland’s leading Hereford Herds.

Judging was in the capable hands of Darragh McManus from TD & WT Livesey’s Normanton Herd in Leicestershire.

The day started with the Young Handler Classes and here John Andrews from Larne won the Junior Section and Jack Wilson, Magheraveely the Senior Section. John then went on to claim the Stanley Christie Trophy for the Overall Young Handler Champion.

In the bull calves classes the Senior & Overall Champion was Solpoll 1 Milkyway for J & W McMordie from Ballygowan, Co. Down. This 13 month old son of the 2015 UK Sire of the Year Panmure 1 Henry, is a full brother to Solpoll 1 Kitkat who set a new record price at the Spring Show & Sale in Hereford at 10,800gns.

Reserve Senior & Reserve Overall Male Champion was Dorepoll 1 579 Manhattan from Messers Haire, Dundrod and the Manhattan Group. This 11 month old bull is by Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage and was sold in the Dorepoll Reduction Sale for 8,000gns.

Senior & Overall Male Champion, Solpoll 1 Milkyway, from J & W McMordie

embryo transplant daughter of three times Bull of the Year Solpoll 1 Dynamite.

The Haire family collected the Junior & Reserve Overall Female Champion with their January 2015 born calf Dorepoll 1 Catalina. This is another by their successful herd sire Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage.

Judge Darragh McManus taps out his Champion

Dorepoll 1 Manhattan, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Male Champion from the Haire's & Manhattan Group

Junior Bull Calf Champion was Armagh exhibitor Stephen Baxter’s seven months old Umgola 1 Impact by Dernaroy 1 Impact.

Dungannon breeders C & M Beatty & Son collected the Reserve Junior Champion with Castlepoll 1 Superman a nine months old son of Castlepoll 1 Voyager. They also won the youngest bull class with Castlepoll 1 Leisure, another son of Voyager.

Leading the way in the Female Section was the Senior & Overall Champion Solpoll 1 Starlet M10 ET. This September calf is an

Solpoll 1 Starlet M10, Senior & Overall Female Champion fromm J & W McMordie

The Reserve Senior title went to Trevor Andrews from Larne with Mountview 1 Diana another September 2014 calf by Trevor’s stock bull Appel 1 Curlie. The Reserve Junior Female Champion went to Stephen Baxter with his March born calf Umgola 1 Lady 3rd by Lisola 1 Eddie.

The first prize winner in the Junior Class was Hilltop 1 Roberta 5th

by Richmount 1 King Kong for Kathryn Greenaway.

In the Best Pairs Class, a pair sired by Panmure 1 Henry from J & W McMordie claimed first place with a Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage pair from Messers Haire standing Reserve.

The NIHBA would like to thank Sponsors United Feeds, Judge Darragh McManus, photographer Alfie Shaw and the Wylie Family for the use of the Mart.

Junior & Reserve Grand Female Champion, Dorepoll 1 Catalina 641 from JE, RI & W Haire

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The Inaugural Pedigree Calf Fair at Balmoral The Balmoral Showground in Belfast was the stage for an inaugural multi-breed beef calf show and industry forum last November.

Billed as the first of its kind in Ireland, the one-day show, known as Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo 2015, was organised in partnership with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) and the National Beef Association (NBA).

The schedule featured classes for ten beef breeds, both Native and Continental, and also included showmanship classes for Young Handlers aged 12 to 25-years-old.

The event attracted sponsorship from Tesco, Crystalyx, Isuzu, HVS, and Bovipast RSP, and gave pedigree breeders from throughout the province an opportunity to showcase their high-calibre beef calves.

In the Hereford section a select group of 14 calves were forward for Judge by Albert de Cogan from County Cork to preside over.

It was David Wilson, and sons Robbie and Jack, Magheraveely, County Fermanagh, who claimed the Senior Hereford Championship with their bull Lisrace Lumberjack 15th. Born in December 2014, he is by stock bull Ballyaville Lifeliner, and is bred from Lisrace Pretty Maid, the best breeding cow line in the 30-cow herd. Judge Albert de Cogan awarded the Reserve Senior ribbons to Solpoll 1 Starlet M10, a thirteen-month-old heifer from John & William McMordie’s herd at Ballygowan, Co. Down.

Lisrace Lumberjack 15th Senior Champion from DR Wilson

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Junior Champion Richmount 1 Mac from James Graham

The Junior Champion went to five-month-old Richmount 1 Mac exhibited by James Graham, and son Bradley, from Portadown.

This one was sired by Richmount 1 Kaiser, and is bred from the successful Richmount 1 Lady Gaga. Runner-up was the March 2015 born Umgola 1 Lady 3rd bred by Stephen Baxter, Armagh.

She is by Lislola 1 Eddie, and out of Tarascon 1 Lady.

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Associations and Clubs Around the World World Hereford Council – Secretary General: José “Pepe” Bonica Email: simprel@adinet.com.uy Website: www.herefords.com

MEMBER COUNTRIES

American Hereford Association

Box 014059, 1501 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Missouri 64108-1222, Mr. Jack Ward, Exec. VP. Tel: 1 816 842-3757 Fax: 1 816 842-6931 Email: aha@hereford.org Web: www.hereford.org

Asociacion Argentina Criadores de Hereford Manuel Obarrio 2948, C1425CQB, Buenos Aires, Argentina Dr. Juan Bullo, Executive Director Tel: 54-11-4802-1019 Fax: 54-11-4802-1019 Email: info@hereford.org.ar Web: www.hereford.org.ar

Herefords Australia Ltd.

16 Uralla Road, Locked Bag 7, Armidale, NSW 2350, Australia Mr. John McKew, General Manager Tel: 61-2-6772-1399 Fax: 61-2-6772-1615 Email: info@herefordsaustralia.com.au Web: www.herefordsaustralia.com.au

Associacao Brasileira de Hereford Av. General Osorio 1094, CX Postal 483, Bage - RS - Brasil Fernando Lopa, President Tel: 55-53-32419164 Fax: 55-53-32421332 Email: hereford@braford.com.br Web: www.hereford.com.br

Canadian Hereford Association

5160 Skyline Way N.E., Calgary. Alberta, Canada,T2E 6Vl Mr Stephen Scott Executive Director Tel: 1-403-275-2662 Fax: 1-403-295-1333 Email: gm@hereford.ca Web: www.hereford.ca

Denmark Hereford Association

Vestergade 39, Haesinge, 5672 Broby, Denmark Mr. Keld Balle, President Tel: 45 41132761 Email: hereford@hereford.dk Web: www.hereford.dk

Dutch Hereford Society

Mr. E. Kluinsteker, Secretary, Dutch Hereford Society, Zonnenbergen 12, 8111 TC Heeten, Holland.

Tel: 06-50965958 E-mail: e.kluinsteker@planet.nl

Animal Breeders Association of Estonia General Manager: Tanel Bulitko 79005, Keava, Rapla County, Estonia Tel: 372-4873-181 Fax: 372-4890-680 Lahte, Voibla K, 60540, Estonia Hereford Director: Mr. Aigar Suurmaa Tel: 372-742-1575 Fax: 372-742-2879

Finnish Hereford Society

Mr. Jyri Tanner, President, Aro-Tannerin tila, Nevankuja 115, FIN- 64720 Perälä, Finland Tel: +358-6-266 9212 Fax: +358-6-266 9445 E-mail: jyri.tanner@hereford.fi Web: www.hereford.fi/tanner

German Hereford Association

Am Jugendheim 8, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Mr. Carsten Schmidt, Managing Director Tel: 49 5130 925021 Fax: 49 5130 925023 Email: info@hereford-deutschland.de Web: www.hereford-germany.de

Hereford Cattle Society (UK)

Hereford House, 3 Offa Street, Hereford, HR1 2LL, England, UK. Mr. David E. Prothero, Secretary Tel: 44-1-432-272057 Fax: 44-1-432-377529 Email: postroom@herefordcattle.org Web: www.herefordcattle.org

Hungarian Hereford Association

H-7400 Kaposvar, Denesmajor 2, Hungary Dr. Istvan Marton, General Manager Tel: 36-82-316-610 Fax: 36-82-510-046 Email: Hereford@axelero.hu

Irish Hereford Breed Society

Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland Mr. Laurence Feeney, Secretary Tel: 353-44-48855 Fax: 353-44-48949 Email: Hereford@iol.ie Web: www.irishhereford.com

Kazakhstan Republican Chamber of Hereford Breed

Dostyk apt. 30, Street 12, Astana City, 010000 Kazakhstan Phone/fax: + 7 7172 28 44 26 Chief Manager: Kairova Aida 87019478105 Manager: Lyazzat 87056139536 Email: Hereford_kazakhstan@mail.ru

New Zealand Hereford Association Hereford House, Box 503, Feilding, 4704, New Zealand Mrs. Donna Abbiss, General Manager Tel: 64-6-323-4484 Fax: 64-6-323-3878 Email: hereford@pbbnz.com Web: www.herefords.co.nz

Norwegian Hereford Association Postboks 4211, 2307 Hamar, Norway Mr. Øyvind Utgarden, Chairman Tel: 47 9488 7711 Email: oyvind-u@online.no

South African Hereford Breeders' Society

PO. Box 20165, Willows, BFN 9320, South Africa.

Web: www.studbook.co.za/society/hereford Contact: Liezel Grobler Phone: 051 410 0958 Fax: 086 218 8246 E-mail: liezel@studbook.co.za Promotions: Lizette Vermaak Phone: 082 412 2868 Email: Herefords@vodamail.co.za

Sociedad Criadores de Hereford del Uruguay Mr. Javier Aznárez Elorza, Secretary, Mercedes 855 Esc. 605, CP 11.100, Montevideo, Uruguay. www.hereford.org.uy Email: info@hereford.org.uy Phone: 598-2-9087-579 Fax: 598-2-9087-579

NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES

Asociacion de Criadores de Hereford de Chile Casilla (PO. Box) 703, Osorno, Chile Mr. Fernando Schuck, R, President Tel: 56-64-234388 Fax: 56-64-238408 Email: fschuck@surnetlibre.cl

Czech Republic Hereford Association Osík 201 Osík u Litomysle 569 67 Czech Republic Mr. Jan Kopecký E-mail: kopecky@cschms.cz Web: www.cschms.cz

Association Hereford France 4 Avenue de la Pointe de Grave, 33780 Soulac Sur Mer, France Mrs. Christiane Caussan, President Tel: 0033 5 56 09 83 97 Fax: 0033 5 56 09 93 10 Email: guy.caussan@wanadoo.fr Web: www.hereford-france.com

Mexican Hereford Association

Bosque de Yuriria 2701-2, Fracc. Sicomoros, Chihuahua, Chih. 31260, Mexico.

Octavio Bermudez, President Tel: 52-410-7493

Hereford Association of Namibia P.O.Box 11172 Klein Windhoek Namibia Web: www.hereford-namibia.com President: Mr. Harro Kebbel Club Secretary: Mrs Almut Gruhn Telephone : + 264 62 503727 Email: otongovi@iway.na Marketing & Promotions: Mrs Kate Düvel Telephone: + 264 62 56 0004 Mobile : + 264 (0) 81 124 4652 Email: kate.kurt@afol.com.na

Paraguay Hereford Association Oficina de Registro Genealogico de la Asociación Rural del Paraguay Ing. Carlos Pedretti Ruta Transchaco Km. 14 ½ Mariano Roque Alonso Asunción, Paraguay Phone: 011-595-21-754412 E-mail: secretaria@orzarp.org.py

Herd Book Society of Zambia

Hereford Breed Section, PO. Box 50146, Lusaka 15101, Zambia

Swedish Hereford Association

The Polish Association of Beef Cattle

Switzerland Hereford Association

Zimbabwe Hereford Society

Slättåkra Bårarp 314, 31391 Oskarström, Sweden Miranda Lysell, Secretary Tel: 46 35 69153 Email: miranda.lysell@hereford.nu Web: www.hereford.nu IG Swiss Hereford, Interessengemeinschaft Gruben 448, 9103 Schwellbrunn, Switzerland Hans Baumann, Secretary Email: h_baum@bluewin.ch Web: www.swisshereford.ch

Breeders and Producers, Ul. Rakowiecka 32, 02 – 532 Warszawa, Poland Tel: 48 22 849 19 10 Fax: 48 22 849 32 32 Email: bydlo@bydlo.com.pl Web: www.bydlo.com.pl PO. Box FM80, Famona, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Mr. Phil Rogers, Chairman Tel: 263 9885588 Fax: 263 974 839 Email: 322700@ecoweb.o.zw

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New Zealand

By Donna Abbiss, General Manager, New Zealand Hereford Association 2015 NZ Hereford National Show and Sale

It’s a big following for us and it’s very humbling.”

Breeders and Judges all agreed that the line up of Hereford bulls at the 2015 NZ Beef Expo was outstanding. Senior Hereford Judge, Gray Pannett of Roxburgh said he felt there was a very good class of cattle this year. “Overall we had a very good line up of sound cattle - industry bulls. They are going to make money for the owners down the track, and that’s what we’re looking for. They are structurally sound and will live a long and productive life.”

It has been a good season for Hereford breeders, New Zealand Herefords President Philip Shepherd, of Kaeo, says the increased averages at Hereford bull on-farm sales this year show the “white face advantage” is being recognised by beef breeders nationwide.

He says the industry is seeing bulls moving around the country more.

Supreme Champion Hereford and Reserve Champion Hereford were both from the unled bull classes. Supreme Champion Hereford was awarded to Waikaka Skytower 1329, bred by the Waikaka Stud, Gore, and Reserve Champion Hereford went to Grassmere Panda 130925, bred by the Grassmere Stud, Cheviot.

The top price at the on-farm sales since the Beef Expo has gone to Central Otago’s Limehills Herefords with its $31,000 sale of Limehills Stamper 429 to the Rangiora-based Beechwood Stud.

The second-top price at Beef Expo was a $30,000 Glenbrae bull bought by Mokairau Herefords in Gisborne.

Limehills breeder Gray Pannett says the bull, from a home-bred sire, has good figures but is also a “well-balanced, good-walking bull with a tremendous amount of flesh on him”. He says highlights of the sale were the repeat buyers and stations buying volumes of bulls for good money. “Two or three purchasers are buying three or four bulls. The beef cow guys are making a dollar for the first time in a long time.”

National Stud stock agent, Bruce Orr said Maungahina Hereford Stud near Masterton also had a good sale, particularly in the number of bulls sold, in what was its 70th on-farm auction. “We had a lot of old clients there – loyal buyers for many years. We had a big crowd and great support. Repeat buyers is a big one as we’re commercially orientated and without them we haven’t got a sale.

A sample lineup of bulls at the 2015 National Hereford Sale

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“Buyers move all around the country to buy bulls from certain studs.

People are using online databases so they can search for bulls that meet their requirements, so their location in NZ is becoming increasingly less of a barrier. Certainly the demand is there for good genetics and the returns they’re getting for weaners have never been greater.”

NZ Hereford Dairy Beef using Hereford Sires Whether it be demand for registered Hereford dairy beef ‘type’ bulls or for whiteface four day old calves, sought by beef finishers, the 2015 season has seen no let-up in demand and subsequent prices paid for both registered Hereford mating bulls and whiteface calves for finishing purposes much to the relief of nervous vendors heading into the Hereford spring bull sale season, sale averages and clearances have clearly been better than anticipated, on the back of a lower dairy milk payout.

In 2015 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Genetics launched a new progeny test to put a dollar value on the extra profit that can be added to the dairy-beef supply chain by using good beef genetics.

A 2015 analysis indicates there is up to $61 million worth of economic potential annually for the beef sector, if better quality beef bulls are used over dairy cows.

Dairy farmers, calf rearers and beef finishers all need more information and/or financial incentive to change practices and value better quality young beef animals. The focus is that adding

INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS a dairy-beef component to this highly-commercial test will provide robust, comparative information that will help all parties recognise exactly what better genetics will add to their bottom line.

When calves are on the ground – measurements will be made for gestation length, calving ease and calf birth weight. At processing, steers and heifers will be assessed on their carcase traits. The success rate of cows to get in calf again will also be recorded. The test will involve two cohorts of calves, born in 2016 and 2017.

Hereford Prime beef - Supreme winners at the NZ Food Awards.

The flavour, texture and convenience were just some of the attributes that saw Magills Slow Cooked Pulled Hereford Prime Beef win the Supreme award at the NZ Food Awards recently.

The NZ Food Award Judges were thoroughly impressed with the “real” taste of the pulled Hereford beef – cooked as you would at home. The judges “loved the great flavour and brilliant melt-in-themouth texture. A delicious slow-cooked meal with all the hard work done and ready in minutes.

Mike van der Hoeven owner operator of Magills said the Slow Cooked Pulled Hereford Beef came about as he was looking for a way to add value to the sub primal cuts of the Hereford Prime carcases they use in the family owned artisan butchery. The prime cuts (steak cuts) are always in high demand but only attribute to about 30-40% of the carcase so identifying ways to add value to the remainder of the carcase became his goal.

Commercial Hereford cattle grazing in natural NZ pastoral conditions

The Pulled Hereford Prime Beef uses the topside, thick flank and chuck and identifying the right sub primals to use was part of the development process.

Years of dedication rewarded for New Zealand Breed Stalwart Many congratulations to Mrs Jan Wills who was recognised in the 2015 New Year’s Honours List. Her 20 years of dedication to the Breed earned the 74-year-old from Matamata an ‘Officer of the Order of New Zealand’ for services to the beef industry.

On accepting this prestigious award Jan commented, “It’s an honour for me and certainly a great honour for the (Hereford) Breed to be recognised”.

As Jan’s passion grew for the Hereford Breed so did her involvement with the New Zealand Hereford Association. Inspired by her interest in the meat industry, Jan was instrumental, with immediate past Hereford Association Chairman Don Goodall and current Chairman Laurie Patterson in establishing Hereford Prime in the early 1990s as a Branded Hereford Beef Product. Jan is a life member of the NZ Hereford Association and served on the Association’s board for over 20 years and was elected in 1992 as the first female Councillor to the Board of the NZ Hereford Association and went on to become the first female President of the Association, a position she held from 1999-2001.

Jan was then elected as the first woman Secretary-General of the World Hereford Council. She was also the first Chairwoman of NZ Performance Beef Breeders. Jan has now retired from most of the administrative work involved in serving on those boards, although she remains as a Director of Hereford Prime NZ. The Wills’ operated their own Hereford stud at Matamata before retiring to town in 2007. They are life members of the Hereford Association’s South Auckland Club and still participate in club activities. Jan also enjoys spending more time on her hobbies which include playing bridge and golf.

Jan Wills addresses delegates at the 2012 World Hereford Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Denmark

By Bent Sorensen

Approximately two years ago the Danish Hereford Association’s breeding committee decided to upgrade the importance of the bull testing programme with a new model for selection and grant to breeders for the testing of Hereford bull calves.

The bull calves are selected from the best pedigree Danish cows whilst the sires are from both Danish and imported bulls.

This new model for selection has already given impressive results as can be seen in the table below showing the averages for bulls in 2013-2014 compared with 2014-2015.

Characteristic 365 days wt.

Feed intake Food conv.ratio Daily wt.gain Back musc.area

2013-2014 603 kg.

1.257 FE 5,3 FE/kg.

1.696 g 78,2 cm2

2014-2015 628 kg.

1.213 FE 4,49 FE/kg.

1.922 g 81,6 cm2

Difference + 25 kg - 44 FE 0,81 FE/kg. + 226 g + 3,4 cm2

The best bulls in test have had a daily growth rate of up to 2.464 g and a 365 day weight of 732 kg.

Hereford bull calves are tested at ‘Ålestrup Avlsstation’ which is one of the most modern individual testing stations, for beef breeds, in the world. The testing period is from 225 days to 365days (7.5 -12 months).

The bulls are weighed at 225 days and every 4 weeks whilst their feed intake is registered automatically throughout the trial period.

The back muscle area is scanned 3 times, at 10, 11 and 12 months of age. Three breeding indexes are calculated from the test results T-index, U-index and the FEF-index.

The bulls with the very best test results are used in the Hereford Associations AI programme.

Keld Balle new Chairman At the Annual General Meeting, it was decided to increase the number of board members for the Danish Hereford Association from 5 to 7. The new Chairman of the board is Keld Balle and his deputy is Ove Engbjerg.

Hereford trip to Germany and Holland Twenty four Danish Hereford breeders were on the trip to Germany and Holland on 11th, 12th and 13th September 2015. The aim was to see the National Show in Dalfsen. The judge was Bent Sorensen, Rosenkaer Polled Herefords, Denmark, assisted by his daughter Pernille.

They also took the opportunity of visiting 4 Hereford herds in Germany and Holland. After the trip they could conclude that Danish Herefords are well represented in Germany and Holland and that they play an influential role in both the German and Dutch breeding plan.

Moeskaer Pacman 1417 ET Europe's Best Hereford Bull Moeskaer Pacman, born 14.04.2013, and owned by Henrik Andersen, Moeskaer Polled Hereford, won the title of Europe’s Best Hereford Bull 2014/15, in second position was the English Bull Kinglee 1 Kevin and 3rd place went to a bull from Switzerland.

The world final at the US National Show in Texas, placed Moeskaer Pacman third, the winner was Kemikaze from Uruguay. The organizers of the event are the American based organization Hereford breeder.net.

Moeskaer Pacman 1417 was Grand Champion both at the National Show in 2014 and the Beef Cattle Show in Herning (Agromek), also in 2014.

Two new AI bulls The breeding committee has now selected 2 new AI bulls for the Associations Breeding Plan, Roost 1 Hannibal and Nordbæk Kenan 1098.

Roost 1 Hannibal’s sire is Vokslev Eik, his dam is Roost 1 Everglades and the dams sire is Roost 1 Biba. There are a number of champion animals from Denmark’s National Shows in Hannibal’s pedigree.

Hannibal’s test results are very good, food conversion ratio 4,77 FE per kg, 87,7 cm2 back muscle area and a daily growth rate of 1.971 g. His estimated breeding values are also good T-index 102, U-index 107 and FEF- index 102. Roost 1 Hannibal has an S index of 135.

Nordbæk Kenan 1098 is sired by Rosenkaer Gold Medal, who was also the sire of the best offspring group at the National Show 2014.

The dam is Solbakkens Gipsy and dams sire is Supreme Ceasar ET. In Kenans pedigree in the 3rd generation there are internationally known bulls, Remitall Keynote 20X, Wiranya Batavia S5, Remitall Patriot ET 13P, and Slyks 1 Agro, who was Supreme Champion at the World Hereford Show in 2008, Kenans test results were excellent with a food conversion ratio of 4,28 FE /kg, 88,8 cm2 back muscle area and a daily growth rate of 1900g. His estimated breeding values are T-index 103, U-index 105 and FEF index 103.

Nordbæk Kenan has an S index of 128.

Information about all the Hereford AI bulls can be seen on the Hereford Associations website, www.hereford.dk.

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Moeskaer Pacman 1417 ET Europe’s Best Hereford bull 2014-2015

Large Danish Hereford Export Danish Hereford animals and animals with Danish ancestors have mingled with the top animals in a number of European countries where they have achieved great results. These culminated in 2013 with SMH Castro 0001 EF, bred by Jens Michael Jensen, Søndermarkens Hereford, which won the exclusive title ‘Sire of the Year’ in the homeland of Herefords, England. A truly fantastic Danish breeders achievement resulting in feed-back from many different places.

INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS In Great Britain, Belgium, Holland, Germany, and Finland, the Danish Herefords and Herefords with Danish origins have achieved top placements at shows and auctions. These results are something to be proud of and as Keld Balle says it shows that the Danish breeders understand how to breed the type of Hereford which is sought after in many countries.

Keld Balle experiences a lot of respect for Danish Herefords from all over Europe. Danish Hereford breeders have exported a large number of pedigree animals to some of the top herds in Europe.

During the last 4 years Denmark has exported 3,248 pedigree beef cattle from 15 different beef breeds of which the 1,203 exported pedigree animals were Herefords.

To export Danish Herefords to England, was thought to be an impossibility but today Hereford breeders in Great Britain have discovered the quality of the Danish animals, which have top pedigrees from the whole world, and have bought new breeding stock from Denmark.

Many of the Danish Hereford animals exported to the British Isles have achieved top results at both auctions and shows. The most recent result being at the Autumn Show and Sale in Hereford on the 13th October 2015 where 4 out of the 9 most expensive animals had a Danish sire.

Judges Conference The Danish Hereford Association’s breeding committee holds a Judges Conference every year to ensure the highest possible degree of continuity in the judging of Herefords throughout the country. The animals should be judged in accordance with the breeding goals.

This year the judges conference took place on the 24th October at Nordbaek Hereford, a herd of 22 pedigree poll Hereford cows plus calves and yearling heifers. At the Conference the judges evaluated the last years judging and discussed how to judge ‘best pair’ and ‘best herd group’ and the different challenges the judges meet. The programme included practical judgement where the judges gave a description of the animals and the discussion afterwards showed that the judges were unanimous as to how Herefords should be judged at shows.

The National Show 2015 The National Show 2015 was held on the 2nd to the 4th of July

Moeskaer Tracer 1403, Grand and Senior Champion bull at The National Show 2015

in Herning, it was a very hot experience for the animals, exhibitors and the general public. Fifty eight pedigree Herefords, 18 bulls, 24 heifers and 12 cows with calf, were entered. The judge was Henk Kuipers, Horstinge Hereford, Holland, who is also the Dutch Hereford Association Chairman. There were spectators from Switzerland, Holland and Germany.

Supreme, Grand and Junior Female Champion was Haurum Kiss d.o.b. 01.05.2014 from Haurum Herefords. She is out of the Swedish born bull Bårarps Johnny and Haurum Fie with Moeskaer Inline 1081 ET the dams sire. She weighed 572 kg.

The National Show in 2016 will be held from 30th June to the 2nd July.

Zealands Autumn Show 2015 The Zealands Autumn Show for Hereford was held on the 17th and 18th of October in Holbaek. This year was the 30th anniversary with an extremely impressive turnout with animals of a very high quality, and good width. The heifers especially impressed the spectators but in all the groups there were very attractive animals even way down the line.

Robin Irvine from Northern Ireland who judged the 44 Hereford animals was positively surprised by the quality of the animals.

Robin said after the judging that he hadn’t expected such a lot of high quality Herefords in Denmark.

Grand and Junior Female Champion was a heifer Højris Ingeborg, d.o.b.20.10. 2013 from Højris Herefords. She is out of Golden Oak Fusion 3S and Moeskaer Queen 1312 with Moeskaer Keyman 1003 ET the dams sire. She weighed 817 kg.

Grand and Senior Bull Champion was Woodland Hat-Trick d.o.b.29.06.2012, shown by Woodland Herefords. He is sired by NBG 69T The Wonderer 36 R ET and Bazar of Woodland, the dams sire is Roost 1 Tom. He weighed 1.085 kg.

Holbaek Hereford Show, Denmark

By Robin Irvine, Graceland Herefords The Autumn Hereford Show in Holbaek celebrated its 30th birthday in October and I was lucky enough to be invited to judge the event on its special anniversary.

Haurum Kiss, Supreme, Grand and Junior Champion Female The National Show 2015

The early shows were held in an old warehouse at the harbour in Holbæk and were spectacular events, starting with a parade of the 50 plus Hereford entries, led by the local brass band, through the town centre and all the way to the harbour to encourage spectators.

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Some of the best genetics in Europe for sale The Danish Hereford Society

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SoenderMarkens Hereford (SMH) Jens Michael Jensen Nordmarksvej 5, Glud 7130 Juelsminde Phone: 0045 27900750 – 0045 40323033 Mail: smh@soendermarkens-hereford.dk www.soendermarkens-hereford.dk

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Juelsgaard Polled Hereford Ruth & Jorgen Holm Thomsen Novej 2A, No 6950 Ringkobing Phone: 0045 97330110 – 0045 22710110 Mail: ruth.sehested@gmail.com

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Enemaerkegaards Hereford Susanne og Benny Arends Juliedalvej 13 4180 Soro Phone:0045 23820060 Mail: arends@privat.dk www.enemaerkegaard.dk

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Ib Oestergaard Ravn Asbovej 16 6600 Vejen Phone: 0045 75368005 – 0045 40117005 Mail: ibsa@profibermail.dk Bent Sorensen Assendrupvej 12, Assendrup 8732 Hovedgaard Phone: 0045 8653 1413/0045 2337 1394 Mail: bent@rosenkaer.dk www.rosenkaer.dk

Solbakkens Hereford Gammelbyvej 7 6600 Vejen Phone: Flemming 0045 40198071 Gill 0045 40279071 Mail: gillhartebeck@gmail.com www.solbakkens-hereford.dk Nordbaek Hereford Jytte og Henning Have Nordbaekvej 17 6040 Egtved Phone 0045 61622300 Mail: hh@hhave.dk www.nordbaek-hereford.dk

Kammerherre Polled Hereford Anni og Anders Sondergaard Kammerherrevej 10, Tostrup 9240 Nibe Phone: 0045 22821616 Mail: kammerherre@kammerherre.dk www.kammerherre.dk

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Lars Bastrup Haurumvej 27 7171 Uldum Phone 0045 75678202 - 0045 40385412 Mail: lbastrup@mail.dk

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Kirstein Munk Simonsen Teglageren 63 9240 Nibe Phone 0045 20421761 Mail: kirstein@simonsen.mail.dk

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Mette og Kaj Jespersen Ubberudvej 99 5491 Blommenslyst Phone 0045 21227512 Mail: mandix@c.dk www.mandix-hereford.dk

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Markeslevgaard Hereford Mikkel Christiansen Tuse Naes Vej 37, Markeslev 4300 Holbaek Phone: 0045 40256134 Mail: mikkel@markeslevgaard.dk www.markeslevgaard.dk

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Bonde Hereford Matilde, Ulla & Aage Bonde Aldumvej 56 8722 Hedensted Phone: 0045 61260148 Mail: bondehereford@mail.dk

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Per Windfeldt Kristensen Brorupvej 15, Hylke 8660 Skanderborg Mail: hylkehereford@gmail.com Website: www.hylkehereford.dk Phone nr. 0045 21285674 Lisa og Lars Aarby Espestok 61 5210 Odense NV. Phone 0045 27213341 Mail: larsaarby@gmail.com

The Danish Hereford Society

Vestergade 39, V. Haesinge, 5672 Broby Phone: 0045 41132761 • Mail: keld@bihereford.dk

The Danish Hereford Society

INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS version from Heine, – an excellent ring steward and interpreter.

Following the selection of my Champions there was just time for a quick freshen up before the evening’s entertainment - a gala dinner with excellent Hereford beef (served twice in the Scandinavian tradition) and great craic. A number of toasts and speeches entertained everyone (even those who couldn’t understand a word) and the fun and laughter went on long into the night.

On Sunday morning it was back to the barn to judge groups, young handlers and then the line-up of winners and the presentation of honour prizes. The morning finished up with another leisurely and very pleasant lunch to conclude a very enjoyable experience.

Grand & Senior Male Champion Woodland Hat-Trick

After some years the harbour warehouse was used for other purposes and the Autumn Hereford Show was relocated to its present site at the rural museum called Nyvang Andelslandsby.

(Nyvang co-operative village).

It is now housed in a massive traditional barn with a judging ring in the centre and the cattle stalled around the walls.

The show is a very social event with the main classes judged on the Saturday starting with the bull classes, followed by a break for a traditional Danish lunch including herring and a little schnapps to dissipate the damp (it was quite cold). Then back to the ring and some very strong classes of high quality Herefords. The female section was full of big strong cattle with good functional animals showing the right balance of scale and carcase quality to head up every class. Some with too much scale and not enough quality – and some with too much condition had to stand further down the class. The exhibitors listened intently to my comments, and a Danish

Robin Irvine with Højris Ingeborg, Grand and Junior Champion Zealands Autumn Show 2015

Agromek Beef Cattle Show 2016 Danish Beef Cattle have the biennial indoor winter show in connection with the large farming show, Agromek, in Herning, where there will be a lage number of Herefords competing and the event takes place on the 24th and 25th of November 2016.

Norway

By Oyvind Utgarden The first Herefords were introduced into Norway in the early 1950´s and the Association had it´s first Board Meeting in 1983. Although we have a ”young” Association, we have a group of Members that have a lot of experience and knowlegde of the Hereford Breed and it is crucial to maintain the good pedigree and health status that we have.

Our animals include genetics from England, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, just to name a few. And although the International genes we have are strong, the National genes we have are good on health, no diseases of note and we have a minimal use of antibiotics and other medicines and calving problems are very rare.

The three best young bulls from the Norwegian testing station in 2014

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To maintain the Breed we have a yearly upgrade to Performance Recording that is providing our Members with recommended bulls for the next years test season. We provide the test station, Staur, with 15-20 bull calves for genetic testing with an overall monitoring of roughage and concentrate intake to measure their growth. They are then compaired to each other to find the best bull calf. The best one will be taken for semen and is titled Recommended Young Semen Bull for the following year.

The Association has a social member group and annually arranges gatherings and meetings with lectures of interesting topics and information, to try and provide our Members with the best knowledge for the breed and farmer.

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Bw: 43 kg 200 d wgt: 435 kg 365 d wgt: 720 kg Sire: Harvie Tailor Made

Moeskaer PacMan 1417 Champion Bull of Europe 2015 Danish National Grand Champion Bull Agromek Grand Champion Bull

explosive mass, muscle and growth Semen is now stored and available in the UK. For ordering please contact us.

Thank You to these UK breeders for purchasing livestock from us in 2015: Solpoll Herefords, Barwise Herefords, Boomer Birch, Frenchstone Herefords and The Fabb Herd

Quality livestock and embryos are for sale visit us at www.moeskaer.com and facebook

Moeskær Polled Herefords Henrik K. Andersen | Randers, Denmark | Email: mail@moeskaer.com | Phone: +45 21914995

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Netherlands

By Frans J. Simons

A year with extreme weather fluctuations, starting with a dry Spring (average lack of 150 mm rain compared to the previous year) and ending with the highest daily temperature of November in 100 years, which provided breeders with extended grazing.

We had a Summer with abundant rainfall and dry sunny periods for good growth of grass and silage.

Female Champion; Horstinge Kimberley P, 720 kg, bred, owned and exhibited by H. Kuipers. Last years Female Champion Klompsteeg Astrid P from R.Strijker, showed the Best Carcase Qualities. Readers can find the detailed results on www.hereford.nl.

Ingrid Mussche was awarded with the “Best Showmanship”on the day.

The Society had a good year with all normal activities running well.

National Hereford Show Our well attended Annual show, which is traditionally held on the second Saturday in September, was held under bright weather.

Accompanied by a coach load of Danish breeders, Bent Sörensen together with his daugther Pernille, judged 44 Herefords.

Ingid Mussche being congratulated with “Best showmanship”

Field Day

Bent & Pernille judging at the National Show

Male Champion Ivo P, 980 kg, bred by C.Borghuis, exhibited and owned by B. Faber. This bull was grown on first class clay, what we name” zomerpolder” ie: land reclaimed from the Wadden Sea, protected by a low summer dike. The water is briny and the cattle drink rainwater, collected in an elevated basin - this is a real grass finishing area. Ivo P was also appointed with Best Carcase Qualities!

This very well attended day was held at Hoeve Vredeveld, a farm, managed and owned by the Van Telgen family. A diverse business with dairy cattle, extensive crop farming, Herefords and a department for daily nursing of people with disabilities. We saw a great herd of Herefords with high BCS. The farm is situated in the Flevopolder, reclaimed from the Zuider Sea. On this very fertile land it is easy to finish Herefords off grass, even in a nature reserve!

The Dutch Hereford Society The number of breeders decreased to 130 but total registered Herefords stabilised at around 2000 animals.

We feel we should look for and find more commercial interest in Hereford beef. The small numbers, as well as the “hobby farmers” make delivery of well finished cattle in sufficient quantity difficult.

Breeding Activities Linear scoring at request, by our very qualified classifier A. Van Gent, is still going on, alas numbers are too low. However, several scorings of 90 points were obtained, even one of 91.

Training courses in linear scoring (exterior evaluation ) are well attended. Weighing of cattle is done on a limited individual basis.

Male Champion Ivo P

Beef Cattle-dealer and Hereford breeder A.Woertink co-operates with several butchers longing for older Hereford cows and for Hereford bulls. This provides a sale of excess Herefords for those breeders who do not sell Boxed Hereford Beef.

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Sometimes the value of killed Herefords is higher than that of live animals! Although the general beef price index (ie an index between carcase value and cost of feed per kg beef produced) for the last ten years is still below the 2006 level, it should be possible to make a profit, particularly with Herefords, which convert forage effectively!

- This gives us the spirit to hold on...

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South Africa By Liezel Grobler South Africa greets you as we are in the grips of a devastating drought, with all but a small area along the South East coast being affected. This coupled with a rapid decline in the economy and poor exchange rate is making agriculture a precarious occupation. However this is the kind of climate that makes the Hereford come to the fore.

Our Council has embarked on a concerted effort to promote the Hereford as a five star breed – Fertility, Hybrid Vigour, Feed Efficiency, Temperament and Quality Beef. We need to reclaim market share in crossbreeding, the Hereford offers an advantage of increased weaning weights, efficient 50/50 cross females, better fertility and temperament when crossed with Zebu types and indigenous cattle. Herefords have proved themselves in feedlots and on natural pastures with good feed efficiency and growth.

They are well known to recover faster after drought and also the cows show higher conception rates in difficult times as we are experiencing presently.

Hereford Sales showed a good improvement in average prices this year. Some of our traditional areas suffered a decline – this could have been caused by severe drought conditions but the Society will be targeting these areas in our marketing campaigns. We have appointed a Marketing Officer to assist our breeders. Mr Pieter de Klerk is in his second year in this post and the results have been encouraging.

We have endorsed the Bovine Genomics Programme for South African beef cattle and we have Professor Esté van Marlé-Köster from Pretoria University ‘representing’ (she is an avid Hereford enthusiast and Breeder) us in this field, this programme will benefit us in the form of more accurate breeding values and other benefits.

South African Herefords will be celebrating their Centenary in 2017. A comprehensive programme has been arranged, during September, which includes a Pre Tour of the Western Cape over the flower season of Namaqualand, West Coast and Cape Floral Kingdom Expo. Following by a study / information week and a Post Tour of Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu Natal and Gauteng Tour of Breeders Herds and Game reserves etc.

With a very favourable exchange rate, great Cattle and famous South African hospitality be sure to visit us!

Bovine Genomics Programme for South African beef cattle During 2012 two workshops were held, initiated by the animal breeding groups of the University of Pretoria and the ARC API respectively, to engage with all stakeholders interested in participating in livestock genomics in South Africa. Following the workshops a task team was established with the primary aim of developing a business plan for South African livestock genomics.

The beef cattle producers took the lead and an application for funding was developed by the project team that represents the beef industry (LRF and SA Studbook), ARC Biotechnology, ARC API and the Universities of Pretoria, Free State, Stellenbosch and Fort Hare. Eleven Beef cattle breeds, including SA Hereford have signed the MOU and committed to participate in the BGP over a period of 10 years. Funding of R30 million has been approved for a 3 year period and can be extended based on the progress within the first three years.

The general objectives of the BGP Project include, improving the accuracy of breeding values (EBV’s) for each breed that will lead to accelerated genetic progress. Secondly, establishment of a genomic reference population/training population for each breed based on an accurate database for all performance traits including the difficult to measure traits, with specific reference to feed efficiency, carcase attributes/meat quality, female fertility and maternal traits. The programme also makes provision for breeds to identify and record additional traits unique to their breed that may gain from applying genomic information.

SA Hereford will genotype through the BGP approximately 300 animals over the next 3 years and record additional fertility traits.

As part of the research projects within the BGP two South African Herefords bulls will also be sequenced at 10X coverage. The SA Herefords is also involved in other research projects with the University of Pretoria, high impact animals have been genotyped.

SA Hereford is also seeking opportunities to engage and collaborate with International Hereford Societies where genetic linkage via AI has been established over many years.

Contact Liezel Grobler: herefords@studbook.co.za Website: www.herefords.co.za, Facebook: SA Hereford Cattle

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France

Hereford the Breed of the Future! By Jean Francois Protheau 2015 is an historic year, as it’s the year of recognition whereby Hereford France has been officially upgraded by the Ministry of Agriculture into Organism of Selection. After years of work, this means the Hereford breed is now at the same level for selecting and grading animals as other breeds like Limousin and Charolais

Historically: In 1975 The Hereford Breed became a “French Breed” and in 2015 access to the statute of O.S. - Only 30 years of paper work!

Spring 2015: Hereford France showed at PARIS SIA by courtesy of EBLEX / ST GEORGES Jean Francois Protheau stand with, as usual, a lot of visitors.

Hereford Breeders’ Club who shares his passion of the Breed with Pascal Bastien and the other French farmers. Henk produces large size and heavy animals which impressed the visitors. The second was Marten Koiter a breeder since 2009 who has increased the size and quality of his herd by investing in Hereford cattle from Northern Europe.

This trip gave the French Breeders another view of what is produced in other Hereford countries and the opportunity to get contacts with commercial and pedigree breeding expertise.

In 2016 O.S. Hereford France will plan other farm visits and be present at the Sommet de l’Elevage at Cournon d’Auvergne on 5-6-7 October with Herefords on show, and for the occasion, will invite all European and other Hereford breeders to join us to promote the expansion of the breed in France and Europe.

Bosa 1 Hirst owned by Guillaume Deslandes on display for AHDB (EBLEX) at SIA Paris 2015

October: Great interest was given to the Hereford expansion in France by the Swedish Bovine Breeds Chairman, Lennard Anderson, who visited our Vice-President in Burgundy on his way back home from the Summit de l’Elevage. Here, like others, he sadly found that when visiting a Bovine Show there were no animals being exhibited due to the Blue-tongue crisis.

However this visit to Burgundy gave him the opportunity to see some Hereford cattle at grass instead of at the show. Both of them could exchange views on organic production, and direct sales through their shops and organisations.

November: A group of French breeders, with our National Chairman Pascal Bastien, went to the Netherlands and visited two farms of high quality genetics. This trip targeted the increase and improvements of French Hereford genetics, by looking for high level bulls and cows in nearby countries.

The first visit was to Henk Kuipers, Chairman of the Netherlands

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Pascal Bastien Chairman of O.S. Herefords with Bosa 1 Jupiter at Sommet de l’Elevage

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Canada

By Brad Dubeau, Director of Communications, Canadian Hereford Association In 2015, the Canadian Hereford Association (CHA) celebrated its 125th anniversary. This milestone was recognised at the Canadian Hereford Association’s Annual General Meeting held in Fredericton, New Brunswick in August and at each of the three National shows, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Farmfair International and Canadian Western Agribition. The January 2015 edition of The Canadian Hereford Digest published a story titled “Milestones - The CHA and 125 Years”, which takes readers through the journey, from the CHA’s beginnings to today.

Another special achievement occurred in late 2014 when the CHA reached 3,000,000 registrations. To put this number in perspective, there is nearly double the amount of Hereford registrations in the Canadian herd book than that of the second largest beef herd book in Canada. To mark the occasion, a live auction was held during the National Hereford Show at Agribition where the number 3,000,000 and 3,000,001 registration numbers were sold to folks sitting in the auditorium and on line. The high bidder of the number 3,000,000 was Copper Creek Ranch of Princeton, British Columbia and now CCR 100W ADELA ET 2B is registered under that number. Number 3,000,001, now registered to BCD BELLA 403B, sold to Dallas Farms of Bowden, Alberta. A significant amount of money was raised from the auction which was placed in the Hereford Research Fund, held under the Keith Gilmore Foundation (KGF).

The Keith Gilmore Foundation (KGF) is a foundation named in memory of Keith Gilmore, long-time owner of the Canadian Hereford Digest and one of the most respected Canadian breed magazine owners in the Canadian cattle industry. In recent years the KGF has undergone some changes while continuing the path of

Grow Safe System that measures feed intake on a per animal basis

providing scholarships to students pursing education and careers in agriculture. Three new changes to the KGF scholarships were made in 2015. Firstly, the CJHA Future of the Breed Scholarship, which supports youth that were members of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association (CJHA), became a joint project between the CJHA and the KGF and now awards $1000 to four lucky recipients. Secondly, the Hereford Youth Scholarship is a new award that is open to any youth with agricultural career aspirations. Up to four $2500 awards are distributed to youth that have used Hereford genetics on their families beef operation. Finally, the KGF Prize for Cattle Innovation, awards up to two $10,000 scholarships per year to youth exhibiting outstanding leadership in the beef industry. Details can be found in the January 2015 edition of The Canadian Hereford Digest or on the KGF website at http://keithgilmorefoundation.com. Efforts to support the KGF under its new mandate and widening scope

Announcing cha registration number

Announcing number 3,000,000 & 3,000,001 A Huge Thank You to Copper Creek Ranch & Dallas Farms for supporting the Hereford Research Fund

Registered Name:

CCR 100W ADELA ET 2B Breeder:

Copper Creek Ranch Princeton, British Columbia

Copper Creek Ranch was established in the year 1999 with the purchase of the Princeton Stock Ranch. A commercial cow/calf and purebred Hereford herd has developed from that time, with strategic additions and with sales into Canadian and global Hereford markets, as well as into local commercial herds.

Registered Name:

BCD BELLA 403B Breeder:

Dallas Farms Bowden, Alberta

Registered Name:

CCR 100W ADELA ET 2B Breeder:

Copper Creek Ranch Princeton, British Columbia

The Dallas family appreciates the importance of marketing their product to both the seedstock and commercial industry. They have shown their cattle extensively throughout North America and have realized numerous champions.

Thanks in part to our Sponsors:

Copper Creek Ranch was established in the year 1999 with the purchase of the Princeton Stock Ranch. A commercial cow/calf and purebred Hereford herd has developed from that time, with sales into Canadian and global Hereford markets, as well as into local commercial herds.

For more information, visit www.coppercreekranch.com Canadian Hereford Association • 5160 Skyline Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V1 • 1-888-836-7242 • herefords@hereford.ca

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INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS have been very positive throughout 2015. Andy Schuepbach of Lilybrook Herefords donated his Calgary Bull Sale average, an auction at the CHA annual meeting of a live heifer calf and embryo lots, a live heifer auction at Hardisty Field Day in Hardisty, Alberta and a pick of the 2015 heifer calf crop at Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch all combined to raise over $30,000 in this year alone.

The CHA continues to put focus on providing value to the commercial industry in Canada. In the spring of 2015 the CHA in combination with Olds College and University of Alberta held a Ranching Opportunities seminar. There were over 200 ranchers, purebred breeders and students that came to take in presentations on carcase quality, genomics and residual feed intake from local and international specialist. The day was capped off with functional demonstrations of watering systems, winter grazing systems and demonstrations on using EPDs as a selection tool for bull buyers.

Four years ago the CHA embarked on a Residual Feed Intake (RFI) trial to develop the first EPD (expected progeny difference) in Canada for RFI. The CHA’s Hereford Breed Improvement

Committee and Board of Directors support continuing the trial now in its fourth year. Trials will be taking place in the fall of 2015 and the spring of 2016 where more information on feed intake and growth, will be added to the breeds existing 1000 bull dataset with the goal of creating a more accurate RFI EPD. Also, all bulls on the trial are being genotyped with a High Density panel (GGP-HD). To offset costs, the Alberta Livestock and Meat Association (ALMA) has provided the funding to cover the cost of the genotyping as this feeding trial has merit for the wider commercial cattle industry.

The trials continue to take place in Olds College, Olds, Alberta and Cattleland Feedyards, Strathmore, Alberta.

The Canadian commercial cattle industry has never looked better and continues to be the strongest cattle market cycle in Canada’s history. Canadian Hereford genetics also remain strong with continued renewed popularity. With record prices at all levels of the beef industry and Hereford bull sale averages increasing some $1500 - $2000 in 2015, the Hereford breed in Canada stands to continue to gain market share in both straight bred and crossbred commercial cattle operations.

Germany

By Thomas Wick

The winter of 2014/15 was a particularly mild one. When you consider heating cost and winter traffic it is not such a bad thing. However, the mild weather had its downside with a constantly growing mouse and vole population which, due to the nature of the beast, is difficult to combat. The result is large areas of pasture and arable land becoming badly damaged. Huge holes appear in pastureland resulting in foot traps for cattle.

The warm winter led to spring and new problems as there was either too little or too much rain. Neither of which is necessarily good for agriculture. The result left farmers, at least in the middle of Germany, with a first grassland cut 40% lower than expected. Even the arable harvest predictions were downgraded. Nevertheless, at the end of the day most of the German harvest was average.

The Hereford breed was well represented at the two larger shows. In April the ‘Agria’ show in Leipzig where the Wiegand & Schubert bull Stanley R, a WNH Stockmaster 9925 son, won the competition and at the Tamstedt show the bull Hans Oluf bred by Danish breeder Egon Petz, now owned by the Spechtmeyer family, was made Inter-breed Champion. Hans Oluf is a son of Volkslev Eik and is going back to Harvie Jackpot and RMR 1 Pilot.

There are only a few hereford breeders in Germany who use the technique of embryo tranfer to gain an advantage. One of them is the Elbaue Farm of Wiegand & Schubert. Elbaue Outcross B

Hans Oluf, Breeder Egon Petz with the owners Ulrich and Monika Spechtmeyer

ET has produced since 2013, a number of outstanding offspring.

Outcross B with his dam MSU TCF Apollina (Remitall Online) and his sire Golden Oak Outcross 18U (Golden Oak Fusion) has provided the start of a new bloodline in Germany. The coming years will show what influence Outcross B will have for the Hereford breed in Germany. The expections are set.

The sale of breeding stock domestically was definitely average this year. The Bavarian breeders were able to export breeding stock to Austria and our colleagues in the west were able to sell some of their animals to breeders in the Benelux countries. Nevertheless the breeding stock market for Herefords remained manageable.

We are pleased to say, that 2015 was a good year for relationships with the Hereford societies in Denmark and the Netherlands where we have forged a closer working relationship.

The demand for Hereford beef was definitely good. In Germany good quality Hereford beef is provided only by regional direct marketers at farm shops, as appose to the availability of Branded Hereford Beef from supermarket chains.

In 2016 the German Hereford Society will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. Celebrations will take place from 3rd - 4th September on the Wiegand & Schubert farm in conjunction with a federal show and AGM. News of the event will be made public in advance.

Now that the New Year has started, the German Hereford Society wishes that all your New Year’s resolutions come true

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Ireland

The National Hereford Show at Tullamore One hundred and thirty top quality Hereford cattle paraded in twenty classes to compete for the top honours at the 2015 National Hereford Show held at the Butterfield Estate, Tullamore. Unlike 2014 the day was very suitable for the display of animals and an excellent opportunity for the breed to display its wares to an increased number of spectators.

This year as part of a new initiative all the Hereford cattle exhibits were stalled under cover for the event providing additional comfort for cattle, exhibitors and spectator. As anticipated many exhibitors took advantage of the accommodation which allowed them to arrive at the show on the Saturday evening, providing animals and exhibitors with an opportunity to be more relaxed than at previous events. The accommodation was sponsored by the Irish Hereford Society and Irish Hereford Prime.

Judge for the event Mrs Hazel Timmis of Shraden Herefords, Moor Farm, Baschurch, Shropshire UK, arrived on Saturday evening for a very brief visit as pressure of work on the home farm did not allow time to dally. The family run Shraden herd is one of the leading Hereford herds in the UK which as part of its farming enterprise includes an award winning farm shop. Delicious Hereford beef takes pride of place amongst the vast array of products available.

Melissa Roberts daughter of the appointed judge kindly accepted an invitation to adjudicate on the young handler class which had 14 entries competing for the coveted WJ Twomey Memorial Trophy.

Given the standard of animals exhibited at the various shows across the country prior to this event strong competition was expected and spectators were not disappointed when these animals drawn from the four provinces came together in an endeavour to take home a coveted rosette and placing at the event.

Supreme Hereford Breed Champion, Overall Male Champion & National Hereford Bull calf of the Year - Grianan Oscar with Tom Fitzgerald (exhibitor), Anselm Fitzgerald (Exhibitor), Dara Fitzgerald (Exhibitor), Hazel Timmis (Judge) and sponsors.

Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion & Overall Female Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Reserve Hereford Male Champion: Glaslough Nationwide, Sam & Nigel Heatrick, Annareagh, Glaslough, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan Reserve Hereford Female Champion: Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Reserve National Hereford Bull calf of the Year: Cavehill General 2, Padraig Farrell, Aughavoneen, Fardrum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath National Hereford Heifer calf of the Year: Gouldingpoll 1 Lucy 641, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Reserve National Hereford Heifer calf of the Year: Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy, John Murphy, 7 Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford

The event as usual attracted Hereford breeders from the UK, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and South Africa. Jose Bonica Secretary General of the World Hereford Council who hails from Uruguay where the Hereford is the dominant beef breed was in Ireland for a flying visit and included the national in his itinerary.

Uruguayan Hereford breeders will next year from 11th to the 25th of April host the 17th World Hereford Congress a potent mix of science and cattle which will draw representatives from all the major beef producing countries across the world.

Results: Supreme Hereford Breed Champion, Overall Male Champion & National Bull Calf of the Year: Grianan Oscar, Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe House, Mount Temple, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Reserve Male Champion - Glaslough Nationwide with Nigel Heatrick (Exhibitor)

Reserve Supreme Hereford Champion & Overall Female Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 591 with John Neenan (IHBS President), Matthew Goulding (Exhibitor) and Hazel Timmis (Judge)

Reserve Female Champion - Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 with Matthew Goulding (Exhibitor)

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INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS Herefords Sell to €6,100 and Average €3,600 at Tullamore Herefords sold to a top price of €6,100 and an average of €3,600 at the Society’s Premier spring Show & Sale at Tullamore well surpassing the average at the recent sale at Kilkenny where demand outstripped supply.

Increased demand for Hereford bulls is clearly indicated by reports from breeders across the country that they are selling bulls earlier than in previous years and that many Hereford bulls have already been purchased on farm. This was apparent in Tullamore where ten of the twelve absentees were already sold in advance of the sale.

Breeders are therefore understandably upping their expectations achieving their targets and in many instances surpassing them.

This was the situation at Tullamore where average prices increased by €500 on the same event in 2014. There is no doubt a number of buyers from Northern Ireland attending the sale influenced the overall outcome. The day’s top price of €6,100 was however paid by well-known Cavan Hereford breeder Sean McKiernan of Corlismore who has already sold sixteen Hereford bulls on farm this spring. His selection was the Reserve Champion Moyclare Mariner a November born son of Brocca Saviour from the herd of Michael Molloy Belmont, Co Offaly who also exhibited the Reserve Champion at last year’s event which sold to Dovea AI. This is a classic combination of some very successful Australian bloodlines imported through the Society’s Breed Improvement scheme in recent years. The sire Brocca Saviour is currently the number one bull for terminal traits on the ICBF evaluations; he is a son of the very successful Bowmont Storm A584. The dam of Mariner is Moyclare Dora a daughter of Yarram Pompeii V055.

Moyclare Lunar a first prize-winner and half-brother from the same stable out of Moyclare Pansy 3rd by Skehanore Henry sold at €4,700 to Mervyn Hamilton, Castlederg, Co Tyrone. Mr Molloy was well pleased with the outcome heading home with a sale average of €5,400.

The Champion Knockmountagh Master a Grianan Firecracker son was exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan, Monasterboice, Co Louth. The father and son partnership are no strangers to the top honours having scooped the Championship at the National Calf show in November last with this young bull. Northern Ireland Hereford breeder David Wilson of Maheraveley, Co Fermanagh was quickly off the mark as soon as this Knockmountagh Carmel son entered the ring finally securing him with a bid of €4,900.

Knockmountagh Bruno a first prize-winner also exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan this time sired by Bowmont Vancouver

Champion Knockmountagh Master sold at €4,900 Exhibited by Eamonn & John McKiernan

another sire whose semen has been imported by the Society sold at €4,000 to William, Fleury, Killyon, Birr. This young bull’s dam Knockmountagh Aoife is a very good breeding cow sired by the very successful Churchill Storm V583. Vancouver progeny have been coming to prominence of late since semen of Bowmont Storm has become unavailable.

Willie Kennedy, Ballyforan, Co Roscommon on his first day out at Tullamore was extremely happy to part with his eighteen month old Feevaghmorepoll 1 Governor a Gouldingpoll 1 Superduty son at €4,650. He sold to Mervyn Hamilton of Castlederg who had already purchased Moyclare Lunar at €4,700. This bull is out of a cow Aliehs Annette purchased by Mr Kennedy from Timmy & Sheila O’Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee, Co Kerry.

Kye Hector 645 exhibited by Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin is

by Free Town Hotspur and out of Kye Sheila 564 a Bowmont Storm A584 daughter. He was purchased by Damien Mulleady, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, at €4,500. The sire Free Town Hotspur is a UK imported stockbull jointly owned by Padraig McGrath and JJ Farrell, Trillick, Co Longford.

Co Monaghan breeder Cathal Flynn, Tullyard, Monaghan accepted a final bid of €3,750 from Brian Stanley, Erill, Portlaois for his yearling bull Rossmore Kestrel. A Grianan King Kong son he is out of Rossmore Blossom by Ballyaville Nelson.

Grianan Neon from Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald a five star bull by Grianan Highflyer ET was purchased by Marcus Neylon, Darragh, Ennis, Co Clare at €3,700. Its dam Grianan Orange K581 is out of his award winning dam Grianan Dominique and is a Bowmont Storm A584 daughter.

It is perhaps worth noting that just three bulls went to pedigree breeders with the balance purchased by dairy and suckler producers. Hereford cross calf and store cattle prices are buoyant currently while demand for quality assured stock fitting the requirements of processors and retailers for the Hereford branded beef outlets continues to grow week on week. These appear to be the main drivers of demand while some marts suggest many store heifers and heifer calves are destined for the suckler beef herd as replacements in recognition of the dependability of the Hereford cross cow in terms of fertility, docility, milk and fertility.

Reserve Champion and top price bull Moyclare Mariner sold at €6,100 exhibited by Michael Molloy

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Overall the average at €3,600 was very satisfactory with a range from €2,000 to €6,100 and a clearance of 66%.

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Junior Champion, Dubbo 2006

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Allendale Waterloo Junior Champion, Sydney Royal 2007

Special thanks to those who attended and purchased cattle at our Production Sale in July 2015.

INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS Cavan Breeder Sweeps the board at the National Hereford Calf show Judge: Mr Darragh McManus, Normanton Herefords, Leicestershire, UK Held at the GVM show arena at Tullamore a large crowd of Hereford enthusiasts withstood the bitter cold throughout day to view the final Hereford show of 2015 where over 100 of Ireland’s top young Herefords were exhibited.

Well known Cavan breeder Sean McKiernan of Corlismore, exhibited a string of prize-winners including the Junior and Supreme Male Champion, Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 born 27th January 2015 he is sired by Solpoll 1 Cruiser, his dam Udel 1 Unwed Lady is bred

by D & D Carroll of Campile, Co Wexford. The Junior and Supreme Female Champion was also exhibited by the Corlismore Herd.

Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 born 26th Jan 2015 and once again sired by Solpoll 1 Cruiser and out of Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 1st.

Regular show exhibitor Trevor Dudley and Family, Dovea, Thurles also had a very successful outing at Tullamore taking both the Reserve Male Supreme Championship and the Reserve Supreme Female slot. Initially Reserve Junior Male Champion Kilsunny Leyton born 6th Jan 2015 sired by stock bull Glaslough Judge and out of Kilsunny Lass Fluffy later secured the Reserve Supreme Male position. Winner of the first class Kilsunny Lass Lily born 18th October 2014 also sired by Glaslough Judge this time out of Kilsunny Lass Gem was awarded the Reserve Supreme Female Championship having earlier taken the Senior Female Championship position.

Supreme Champion Male Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 794 with Gary McKiernan

The Judge Mr. Darragh McManus of Normanton Herefords, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire in the UK declared he was very pleased with the quality of stock exhibited admitting that in some instances the competition was extremely close.

The Senior Female Reserve Champion Ardmulchan Clover 656 sired by Grianan Emperor was exhibited by Philip Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co Meath.

The Senior Male Champion River Rock Buster a Trillick Best son out of River Rock Holly was shown by Tony Hartnett Moyclare Nevis by Ardlahan Malcolm out of Moyclare Naughty the Reserve Senior Male Champion was exhibited by Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly who also exhibited 1st prize-winner Moyclare Odin sired by the well known Brocca Saviour Relatively newcomer John Murphy of Gorey, Co Wexford who had a good summer show season exhibited the Reserve Junior Female Champion in Kiltennel Poll 1 Amy ET. This is an ET calf born 4th January 2015 sired by Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic out of the donor cow Solpoll 1 Starlet.

John and Jack Canty, Kildalkey, Trim exhibited 1st prize-winner Portanob Erica a March 2015 born daughter of Portanob Twilight by herd-sire Balleen Revival.

Junior & Supreme Female Champion Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 793 with Paul McKiernan

An additional feature this year was the addition of a class for a commercial Hereford male or female. With a total of ten entries the committee were happy with the support. The winner was Ivan Jones, Creagh, Kenagh, Co Longford.

The Young Handler classes were well supported with some keen competition between a number of up and coming young Hereford enthusiasts.

Young Handler—Under 14 on the day of the show 1. Shane Hynes 2. Sarah Murray 3. Padraig Jones 4. Darren Pender Young Handler—Under 21 & over 14 on the day of the show 1. Catherine Smyth 2. Niall Jones 3. Leah Mullen 4. Patrick Farrell

Decision time for Judge Darragh McManus

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The Judge for the Commercial class and the Young Handler classes was Mr. William Livesey, Normanton Herefords, Normanton le Heath, Leicestershire, UK

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Australia

Tasmanian Angus Herd plays key role in Hereford Trial

By Kim Woods, Media Manager A search for a sustainable and simple crossbreeding system has led a Tasmanian Angus enterprise into becoming the vehicle for a landmark research trial undertaken by Herefords Australia.

Musselroe Beef runs 1800 Angus breeders across three properties totalling 5500ha and invested in Hereford genetics three years ago to capitalise on hybrid vigour.

The quest by Musselroe Beef Managing Director Greg Bradfield to quantify the results led to a partnership with Herefords Australia to conduct a black baldy crossbreeding trial.

The trial will evaluate the traits valued in the whiteface animal by the commercial industry.

Live, carcase and meat eating quality data will be collected on the progeny through the supply chain, from birth to slaughter.

Reproductive capacity data will also be collected on the female black baldy progeny.

The project has received 50 per cent co-operative funding over an initial three-year period from the Meat and Livestock Australia Donor Company.

The trial is being run on Cape Portland, a 4066ha property in northeast Tasmania, fringed by a rugged coastline, pristine beaches, conservation areas and owned by Tasmanian Hydro.

The property, leased by Musselroe Beef, boasts 56 wind turbines generating enough electricity to power 50,000 households.

The trial is a partnership between Musselroe Beef, Herefords Australia, Adelaide University, Greenham Tasmania and Meat and Livestock Australia.

Cows and heifers were artificially joined to 11 industry leading Hereford sires, and four Angus sires as a comparison, last spring.

The Hereford sires are Days Robinhood H38, Elite Revolution 4R G241, Glentrevor Wallace H427, Morganvale Fillmore, Morganvale Forsyth, Pine Hill Douglas D543, River Perry Fergus, Warwick Court Glencoe G040, Wirruna Echuca E99, Wirruna Gabu G134 and YavenVale Guru G031.

Herefords Australia Chief Executive Officer John McKew said the project presented an exciting opportunity to generate controlled, accurate data on the commercial value of crossbred beef genetics using Hereford sires over Angus females.

“While most producers never dispute the qualities of the black baldy and its undeniable contribution to profitability, more definitive data analysis on the value of the hybrid vigour effect of this crossbred is considered critical,’’ Mr McKew said.

Musselroe Beef is a family agricultural business founded Greg Bradfield inspects the in December 2009, and running improved pastures on Cape Portland 5000 cattle.

Mr Bradfield said the business aimed to produce quality grassfed beef using regenerative agricultural practices.

The integrated operation runs cattle from calving to processing, supplying Greenham’s premium brands, including Cape Grim, to key export markets.

Calves are weaned in March-April and finished to 480-550kg liveweight.

“We wanted a sustainable crossbreeding system which was easy to manage and would give us a good outcome while retaining the F1 female,’’ Mr Bradfield said.

“It was timely when Herefords Australia contacted us to see if we would be interested in being involved.

“What we were seeing at weaning time was hybrid vigour coming into play with a more robust, thick set animal with slightly higher weights.

“The exciting part of this trial is joining the F1 females to see what benefits there are on the maternal side – typically if we just weigh the carcase, the trial would finish then.’’

Set in a 650mm rainfall zone, Cape Portland comprises sandy loam soils supporting native grasses and improved pastures of phalaris, fescue, cocksfoot and subclover.

Rainfall and grazing budgets are assessed monthly, and pastures are not grazed below 1000 kilograms of dry matter per hectare.

“We use a grazing pressure index, which is the long term stocking rate divided by long term rainfall, to give our current position relative to a benchmark in terms of carrying capacity per 100mm of rainfall,’’ Mr Bradfield said.

Hereford genetics was introduced to the Musselroe Beef herd three years ago to capitalise on hybrid vigour

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INTERNATIONAL HEREFORDS “We normally achieve 502 DSE days per hectare per 100mm of rain.’’

Weaners are cell grazed in mobs of 600 and cows in mobs of 300.

“We have a number of strategies in place to allow us to manage periods of low rainfall,’’ Mr Bradfield said.

“Our main strategy is to have a backgrounding mob on the farm comprising roughly 20 per cent of our stocking rate.

“If we see the rainfall is dropping and we should be lowering our stocking rate, we move this mob to a second property at Nebowla.’’

A total of 358 maiden heifers were artificially inseminated to Hereford and Angus sires over two cycles in September-October, followed by 305 first-calf heifers, and pregnancy scanned in December by Handley AB Breeding Services, Wynyard.

“We had a 73 per cent conception rate to the AI and a total conception rate of 81 per cent with the back-up bulls,’’ Mr Bradfield said.

The maidens began calving in June while the older females calved from August 5th .

At calving, the dam’s identification and the birthweight of the calf was recorded.

Calves will be weaned at seven to eight months, their 200-day weights collected and then finished on improved pastures at Nebowla, while the heifers will remain at Cape Portland.

The steers will be finished to 450-550kg liveweight and processed at Greenham Tasmania.

Greenham’s livestock buyer Graeme Pretty prefers to buy black baldy cattle for processing.

“Black baldies will always be heavier and as good, if not better, than any other beast in that mob,’’ Mr Pretty said.

The cattle graze in the shadows of 56 wind turbines on Cape Portland in north-east Tasmania

“I go out of my way to buy them at every opportunity.’’

Professor Wayne Pitchford, of University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Science, said black baldy cattle had proven to be highly productive in a range of studies over the past 50 years.

“Given the genetic changes in both breeds, it is worth evaluating them on an ongoing basis,’’ Prof Pitchford said.

“In addition, this trial has been designed to progeny test young bulls with links into other projects.

“This will help genetically benchmark the trial, and also provide valuable information for the development of genomic selection in both breeds.’’

Prof Pitchford said the trial aimed to measure traits not included on BREEDPLAN. These include full MSA grading of steers, age at puberty of heifers, and body condition of cows during winter.

“The project is well designed and is a long-term partnership between a leading producer, Breed Society and the University,’’ Prof Pitchford said.

“We will look for opportunities to add student projects to the trial and are delighted to be part of such a partnership.’’

Sweden

By Miranda Lysell, Secretary, Swedish Hereford Association New options for Swedish breeders Lineage scoring of females: This year has seen impressive results at both our shows and performance testing station. More about that further down, but firstly there has been a breakthrough with regards to lineage scoring of females on farm. For many years the bulls at the performance testing station have been lineage scored, but no females have been officially scored on farm until this year. The two officials who have carried out the scoring, Karin Karlsson and Johan Sandström from Växa Sweden, have been judging first calf cows in lactation.

However, at our farm they tried even scoring a few older cows to see how they would do in the computer system. There has been some teething problems with the computer system in which the scores are entered, but it’s a good start. The main problems have been that a cow that should land on EX 90 will only get VG 80. This is due to the fact that the program has been developed for bulls and a cow can never reach the same score for muscling as a bull. The next problem has been the scoring for teats and udder. The system can’t process the score yet, so all cows get scored automatically 80 for mammary. But it is exciting to follow the progress.

More DNA tests available This year, all the Swedish AI sires were tested for the polled gene.

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VB Laf

Many of them were homozygous for the polled gene which means that 100% of their offspring will be born hornless. However, remember that the gene for scurs is a different gene. The status of scurs is in our brochure on the website, or ask me for a copy and I’ll send you one. All the AI sires have also recently been tested for Hypotrichosis (hairlessness) and all have been reported free! This year breeders sending bulls to the test station have been offered the chance to test for both the polled gene and Hypotrichosis. The testing has been done by a company in Denmark.

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VB Ozmo

158 Amory Diesel of Brunared

7370 Bårarps Tracy

Origo Rocky

Some breeders in Sweden have been testing cattle by known carriers of Hypotrichosis for a couple of years in Sweden, via the Canadian Hereford Association.

Unbelievable show results!

Record price for a bull again!

There has been yet again a new all-time high price set at the performance testing station! 534 Buck of Folkestorp was named Best In Test and was the high seller from 167 bulls of six breeds. He had an average daily gain of 1.942 Kg/day, BW 42kg, WW 335kg YW 635kg and Linear Score Legs 91 Muscles 89 Body 76 with a total of 87. He is a son of Golden-Oak Fusion 3S. He has the same dam as the Swedish AI sire, VB Ares of Folkestorp who was Best in Test in 2014. His breeder is a new Hereford breeder, Eva Nilsson at Folkestorp Herefords. He was sold at the auction for 115.000SEK to yours truly and my husband Einar Lysell at Bårarp Herefords.

From the approved bulls at the test station, Viking Genetics chose two as AI sires. These are VB Laf of Stendala and VB Ozmo of Oden.

Laf had an average daily gain of 1831gr/day BW 35kg WW 317kg YW 612kg. Lineage Score: Legs 82 muscles 84 body 86 and 85 in total. He is by an approved performance tested bull, 8420 Brus of Ingemanstorp and dam is by Nobel of Munka ET (by Otapawa Skymate). Proud breeder is Mats Roos of Stendala Herefords.

The second bull chosen, Ozmo of Oden is bred by our oldest polled breeder who in fact imported the first polled bull ever to Sweden from England. I think many of the older readers here will know him?

Mr Olle Larsson from Oden Herefords. Ozmo had an average daily gain of 1.740Kg /day. BW 46kg, WW 274kg & YW 571kg. His Lineage Score as follows: Legs 80 muscles 83 body 80 and total 82. His sire, 304 Bårarps Kasablanka was Grand Champion both times shown and sire of dam 247 Bårarps Jaguar was the all-time high seller in 2007 at the performance testing sale and he was also the Sire of the Year (called SIRE-Prize here in Sweden) in 2013 and was Senior Champion both times shown.

This year the Champion Hereford Female at both our shows have become Best in Show Beef Breed Female (Interbreed Champion) At the Mila show in February, the number of Herefords was very disappointing… Due to a couple of breeders dropping out due to different reasons, there were no more than seven Herefords… with approximately 60 cattle of five different beef breeds in total.

However, the Champion Hereford female was named Best in Show from all beef breeds! This is the third time in a row that a Hereford female has won the title. The female in question this time was January 2014 born 7370 Bårarps Tracy CL owned and bred by my daughter, 14 year old Christel Lysell. “Tracy” is by Square-D Diesel and her dam is 1 ÄPH Tracy Trix who herself has been Reserve Champion Junior female.

At our Elmia show in October looking at the champions of the other breeds in the ring I suddenly realised it was possible to do it again.

And we did. This time the heifer was 158 Amory Diesel of Brunared P. As her name suggests, she is a daughter of Square-D Diesel too, and her maternal grandsire is a Swedish AI bull called VB Nokia of Fiskinge. “Amory” is born in February 2014 and proud owner/ breeder is Lars Dahlqvist, who took over the well-known Brunared herd after his father a few years ago. Lars and his wife attended the European Conference in Switzerland in 2014.

I must mention that the Supreme Champion Hereford (Best in Breed) was Origo Rocky. He was placed second in the Best in Show! He is by Star Tohon and owned by Nils-Åke Johansson, Svanaholm Herefords.

Full list of results & photographs please go to www.hereford.nu (Click on the English flag) I hope to see many Hereford enthusiasts at the 2016 World Hereford Conference held in Uruguay.

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