Dair Shorthorn Journal 2011

Volume 80

2011

Dairy Breed of the Future: native breed, natural grazers

Official Auctioneers to the Shorthorn Society ofGreat Britain and Ireland

We are honoured to be associated with the

SHORTHORN SOCIETY

2011 Sales Dates at Chelford

Dairy Shorthorns

Monday 6th June

Annual Summer Show and Sale

Monday 7th November

Annual Autumn Show and Sale

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Beef Shorthorns

Saturday 30th April

Annual Spring Show and Sale

(in conjunction with Highland Cattle Society and Sale)

Saturday 5th November

Annual Autumn Show and Sale

(in conjunction with “Best of British” Multi Breed Beef Sale)

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For further details of Valuations and Sales services for all Pedigree andCommercial Dairy Sales, please contact our Partner, Gwyn Williams

Entry Forms, Schedules and Catalogues from:

Frank Marshall and Co.

Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9AXTel: (01625) 861122 Fax: (01625) 860079

Email: [email protected]

or visit our website www.frankmarshall.co.uk

*NEW*

Date

*NEW*Date

*Dispersal of the DEE Herd* on

Tuesday 19th April 2011

at Beeston in conjunction with Wright Manley

The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom & Ireland

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4th Street, Stoneleigh Park,

Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2LG

tel: 02476 696549 fax: 02476 696729

email: [email protected]

web: www.shorthorn.co.uk

ContentsSociety Staff Members and Council Members 2010/11 2Foreword by HRH The Princess Royal 3Secretary's Report 2010 5President’s Message 7This Years Letter - ‘E’ 7Regulations for Registrations in Coates's Herd Book 8A Tribute to Past Friends: Roy Whittle 1925 - 2010, Eugene Lambe 1931-2010

9Star Brood Cows 12Winners of Gold Cup & Diploma Awards 2009 13Lifetime Yield Certificates 14B.W. Howe Founder of the Fletching herd of Dairy Shorthorns - Not out 100

14An Invitation to the Palace Garden Party 15New Members & Prefixes 2010 15Type Classification Results 16AGM and Judging Day - Held at Ablington Farm Courtesy of the RawlinsFamily 19Breeder Focus The Four Corners by Rachael Madeley 20Young Breeders Profiles 22Irish National Ploughing Championships 2010 - Athy - Republic of Ireland(21-23 September) 23Teasdale Tours 2010 - Visit North Wales and Shropshire 24Come Blow Your Vuvuzela 28Photographic Competition 2010 36All World Red Cow Photo Competition 39North West Regional Association 44North West Herds Competition Results 2010 45North West Herd Competition 2010 45South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns 50South Wales and Mid Western Shorthorn Breeders’ 2010 Herd Competition

51South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association 54South Western Counties - Herds Competition 55North Midlands Regional Judging Day 56Shorthorn Breeders Clubs and Associations 56North Midlands Regional Association of Shorthorn Breeders 57Shorthorn is Paying Dividends on County Armagh Dairy Farm 58Dairy Shorthorn - the first choice breed 60DAIRY FARMER OF THE FUTURE 2010 - From Small Shed to Dairy Farmer ofThe Future!! 61Sticking with Shorthorns has been a Good Policy 64Acton Scott 68Rob's Australian Experience 72National All Breeds Show 76Royal Highland Show 79Great Yorkshire Show 84Local Shows 86Dairy Event 101South West Dairy Show 102Welsh Dairy Show 103Shorthorn Society - Enroll Your Friends 104All-Breeds All-Britain Coloured Calf Show 2010 105Local Calf Shows 108Shorthorn Society Show & Sale June 7th 2010 110“SWCSBA Annual Dairy Show & Sale at Sedgemoor Auction Centre” 112Elkington Dispersal Sale 112Shorthorn Society Autumn Sale November 1st 2010 113Shorthorn Society Information 116

Advertisers

Amber Herd 78

Canadian Milking Shorthorn Society 109

Caltech Crystalyx 12

Churchroyd Herd 66-67

Coton Hall Herd 10-11

Drisgol Dairy Shorthorns 35

Dunham Herd 43

Earlsgift & Avondale 6

Farmers Guardian BC

Frank R Marshall & Co. IFC

Gelli Shorthorns 27

Glenhaven | Springvale Australian Illawarra Stud

95

Hooton Herd 88

Kayl Dairy Shorthorns 115

NMR 92

Nejay Herd 75

North Midlands Regional Association of ShorthornBreeders 57

North West Regional Association 40

Red Cattle Genetics 48

Rodway Organic Dairy Shorthorns 70-71

Strickley Shorthorns 4

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeder’sAssociation 54

South Wales & Mid Western Shorthorns 50

The American Milking Shorthorn 46

Twells Herd 100

Society Staff Members“Who to contact and for what”

President

Graham Madeley

email:

[email protected]

Secretary

Frank Milnes


Sue Walters

Assistant Secretary,Dairy Registrations &Red Cattle Genetics


Caroline Burbidge

Beef Registrations &General Enquiries

email:[email protected]

Sue Watkins

Accounts & MembershipEnquires


Roger Kelley

Accountant

tel: 02476 696549

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Region 1 Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Yorkshire and Humberside

DH Craig: tel 01388 577297

Region 2 Cumbria, Lancashire and Isle of Man

Vacancy

Region 3 Cheshire, Merseyside, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Gwynedd, Clwyd and Powys

E Crank: tel 0151 356 0025 email: [email protected]

N Madeley: tel 01746 785571 email: [email protected]

Region 4 Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire

J Fisher: 01623 860764 email: [email protected]

Region 5 Hereford & Worcs, West Mids, Warwicks, Gloucestershire, Dyfed, Glamorgan, Gwent and Carmarthen

E Davies: tel 01994 230377 email: [email protected]

G James: tel 01239 711661 email: [email protected]

Region 6 Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire

Vacancy

Region 7 Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Gt London

J Wyatt: tel 01953 498221 email: [email protected]

Region 8 Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Avon, Devon and Cornwall

A Whittle (Vice-President): tel 01823 400252 email: [email protected]

T Cligg: tel 01935 891199 email: [email protected]

Region 9 Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Vacancy

Region 10 North of Scotland - North of a line drawn between Montrose and Fort William

Vacancy

Region 11 South Scotland - Perthshire

J Teasdale: tel 01387 880236

Region 12 Ulster (excluding counties Cavan)

Vacancy

Region 13 Munster, Leinster, Connaught, Donegal, Cavan & Monaghan

G Deane: tel (00353) (0) 214 372 165

Past Presidents

E Crank: tel 0151 356 0025 email: [email protected]

W Young: tel 07785 971614 email: [email protected]

J Teasdale: tel 01387 880236

D Baynes: tel 01434 673244 email: [email protected]

Special Members

GW Pattinson: tel 01538 308289

H Rawlins: tel 01980 652701

J Robinson: tel 01539 722294 email: [email protected]

G Madeley (President): tel 01952 541211email: [email protected]

S Royle: tel 0161 9287600 email: [email protected]

Co-opted Members

J Hayward (Treasurer): tel 01777 870248 email: [email protected]

Council Members 2010/11

Society Patron: HRH The Princess Royal

Cover Picture: HRH Princess Royal discusses theattributes of the Dairy Shorthorn at the GreatYorkshire Show

I am delighted to welcome delegates from around the world to the 13th World ShorthornConference here in the UK, from where the Shorthorn breed originated. The influence of thebreed in global genetics has been immense, stretching to all corners of the world and yourattendance at this Conference is testament to that worldwide popularity. During your stay hereyou will see some wonderful herds of Shorthorn cattle in a variety of different environmentsand you will also experience some of our great culture and heritage. The resurgence of thenative breeds is a welcome change to the decline suffered in the 60's and 70's and many of theherds featured in this brochure which you will visit have been at the forefront of that revival.The agricultural industry is continually battling the ever increasing bureaucracy but the need tofeed an increasing global population remains a fundamental requirement which cannot beoverlooked.

The Royal Family has been involved with Shorthorns for many generations both as breeders ofShorthorn cattle and as Patrons of the Society, and I am very pleased, as Patron of the ShorthornSociety, to continue that association.

Coates's Herd Book first published in 1822 is the oldest pedigree cattle herdbook in the worldbut far from dwelling in the past the breed is looking forward to the future with renewed vigourand enthusiasm. I hope you enjoy your stay in the UK and I look forward to meeting you all atSt James's Palace on July 6th

World Shorthorn Conference - After three years ofplanning the World Shorthorn Conference came to theUK this summer and is now behind us. We wanted to puton a display of Cattle to be proud of and to offerhospitality and enjoyment to our visitors. The postconference comments we have received suggest that wecertainly achieved that. Reports on the 13th WorldShorthorn Conference appear elsewhere in this journalbut I would like to put on record my thanks to the peoplewho helped to make it such a success. Our ChairmanJames Playfair-Hannay and all the organising committee,our travel agent Carolyne Cree, our conference organiserLesley Lewin, our interpreter Theresa Duggan, ourcoach commentator Catriona Henderson, and all oursponsors. It was a great team effort which gave a verypositive view of Shorthorns to people both from here andabroad. The size of milking Shorthorn populationsaround the world is very small and the ability to organisea world conference and tour solely for milkingshorthorns is very difficult to achieve. The inclusion ofboth Beef and Dairy Shorthorns in the World Council andthe working together of both the Shorthorn Society andthe Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society to put on thisConference and tour was a huge success. The synergyachieved by the two organisations working together wasclear to see. As a result of this Conference I am pleasedto report that the Dairy Shorthorn Association ofAustralia has rejoined the Shorthorn World Council andthe New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association has alsoenquired about renewing its membership.

One of the highlights for everyone was the reception atSt James's Palace hosted by our Patron HRH thePrincess Royal. She spoke individually to every one ofthe delegates and it was an experience which I am surewill never be forgotten. Her Royal Highness's interest inthe breed was underlined further by her visit to theShorthorn judging ring at the Great Yorkshire show andher visit to the Shorthorn stand at the Dairy Event.Members of our staff were also given the opportunity tovisit Buckingham Palace for the Princess Royal's 60thBirthday Garden Party in July. I am delighted toannounce that HRH the Princess Royal has recentlyagreed to re-new her patronage of the Shorthorn andBeef Shorthorn Societies for a further three years.

Office - The number of registrations for the last 12months is almost identical to the previous 12 monthperiod. Whilst it would be very good to report anincrease I think that realistically we have to look at thedairy industry as a whole and with the ever decreasingnumber of milk producers in the UK it is encouragingthat we are at least not decreasing our number ofregistrations. It is very encouraging to hear about thenumber of bulls being sold in to commercial black andwhite herds and whilst this does not produce anyimmediate financial gain to the Society we must alwaysremember that if we are to be successful as a breed andas a Society we have to have a commercial use. Breedingpedigree cattle for its own sake is not sustainable.

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Secretary's Report 2010

RCG - I mentioned last year that more semen had beensold to independent AI companies to try and widen themarket for shorthorn semen, and in an extension of thispolicy RCG have entered in to an agreement with Cogentto allow Cogent to market semen from selected RCGbulls. Hopefully this will again make Shorthorn semenmore widely available to all milk producers.

Shows - The highlight of the show season wasundoubtedly the wonderful display of cattle at the RoyalHighland show. Dairy Shorthorns had the largest entry ofall the dairy breeds and it was wonderful to see theinterest around the ring during judging, boosted ofcourse by some of our World Conference delegates.Congratulations to Graham Madeley for not onlybringing out the champion Shorthorn but also providingthe winning inter breed progeny group with threedaughters of Kingsdale Libby's Rebel.

The All Breeds Dairy show which was scheduled forFebruary has now been amalgamated with the DairyEvent for 2011. Whilst it is sad to lose a prestigious showI think that combining the two will provide theopportunity for all breeds to showcase their cattle at onebig specialised event in September. The move to theNEC proved very successful for the RABDF and thecombination of the two shows should further strengthenthe competitive classes at the Dairy Event. I do believethat the Dairy Event should focus its attention andresources on dairy cattle and not on showcasing beefand rare breeds.

Next year we are hoping to hold an inaugural NationalShorthorn Show at the Cheshire Show in June. TheRASE have agreed to release the prestigious Royal ShowTrophies to be awarded at this event. Negotiations arecurrently underway with the Cheshire Show and moreinformation will be available in the New Year. I hope ourexhibitors will support this event which could create alot of publicity for the breed.

It was very sad to lose one of our former Presidents RoyWhittle earlier this year. Roy was President when I firststarted working for the Society in 1999 and was a truegentleman. It is very fitting however that Roy's sonArthur was elected Vice President at the AGM and I lookforward to working with Arthur in the future.

My thanks as always go the Council members and officestaff who work hard to ensure the continuing success ofthe Society.

Frank Milnes

HQ News

To be elected President of the Shorthorn Society at theAGM in June was a great honour. And what a coincidencethat Arthur Whittle is the Vice President when his fatherRoy was Vice President when I was last in office.

I would like to thank the Rawlins family for the superbjob they did hosting the AGM. When I took office thenext four weeks were to be very exciting and rewardingwith the World Conference taking place in the UK. Whata great success and a tribute to the dedicated work andvision of the organising committee, staff and the supportof all our sponsors. I am under no illusions about the taskI am undertaking because our retiring President EdwardCrank is going to be a very hard act to follow.

Mission StatementTo maintain the progress in the breed and the services tothe members that enables them to enhance the value oftheir cattle and profitability of their enterprises.

I know that when margins are squeezed by the low milkprices and escalating costs, the cost of registering calvescomes under scrutiny. Personally I feel that registeringapproximately fifty animals per year can easily be offsetby the value added. Certainly in all the years that I havebeen employing consultants they have never questionedthe expenditure on pedigree registrations.

Shorthorns are noted for their longevity and so weshould have more surplus breeding stock to sell thanother breeds. These cattle sold at pedigree sales usuallydemand a premium. This was certainly the case at theChelford society sale this November. Chelford is a salewhere the Dairy Shorthorn attracts all the headlines inthe press and is not swamped by the success of otherbreeds.

Registrations are the main income of the society andthese earnings enable the society to arrange and supportevents and competitions to help members promote theircattle and have facts and figures to instigate presscoverage. Truth lies in the more you give the more youreceive in return. So I urge every member to take part inthe Gold Cup, Star Brood Cows and the photographiccompetition.

The same can be said for the judging schools that thesociety organizes every year at the AGM. I would like tosee these supported better as the day should be a mustfor any aspiring judge and can often invoke some livelydebates between some of the more senior judges.

One other important source of income for the societycomes from the efforts of Red Cattle Genetics. I wouldlike to thank the directors for their enthusiasm andcommitment on our behalf. We need to support them byusing their bulls and helping provide proofs for the sires.

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President’s Message

This is also a reason why I would recommend that asmany breeders as possible have their herds classified.The more information obtained from the progeny of bullsthe better. We are always at a disadvantage with bullproofs when compared with some Scandinaviancountries where they agree to AI a least 40% of theirherd with young unproven bulls.

The society also helps organize and supports a number ofshows. These might seem to benefit only a few breedersbut the successes that are reported in the press and theimpression made at the shows on visitors, benefitseverybody breeding Dairy Shorthorns.

In 2011 we hope to see a National Dairy Shorthorn showheld in conjunction with the Cheshire County Show inJune. I believe that the press coverage of an event likethis will further enhance the growing reputation of thebreed.

Finally an enormous thank you to our secretary and hisoffice staff for all their loyal service and may I wish youall a happy and prosperous New Year.

Graham Madeley

Is the Year letter

for 2011

‘E’

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Regulations for Registrations in Coates's Herd BookDue to amendments in the EC rules for pedigree registrations we have amended our ownregistration requirements, for entry in to Coates's Herd Book (dairy) The following rules forregistrations in Coates's Herd book have been agreed by Council in consultation with DEFRAand ADAS. These rules fully comply with the amended EC directive 2007/371/EC and apply toall registrations from January 1st 2008

Main Register

Animals 87.5% Shorthorn and above to be registered in this section with the actualcalculated percentage figure displayed and the word “pure” printed on thecertificate. The herd book number to contain the suffix 7 after the breed code todenote main register eg 02712345

Supplementary Register

Animals 25% and over but under 87.5% Shorthorn to be registered in this sectionwith the actual calculated percentage of Shorthorn blood and the words“Supplementary Register” printed on the certificate. The herd book number tocontain the suffix 8 after the breed code to denote supplementary register eg02812345

Females from this register attaining 87.5% would be eligible to enter the puresection

Appendix Register

Animals < 25% Shorthorn or not of shorthorn colour to be entered in this sectionand the words “Appendix register” printed on the certificate. The herd booknumber to contain the suffix 9 after the breed code to denote appendix register eg02912345

Grading up register

Unregistered Shorthorn type females displaying Shorthorn colour shall subject toinspection by a Society representative, be accepted as Foundation cows, andgraded up to pure shorthorn as follows:

Foundation crossed with registered shorthorn bull = Grade A

Grade A crossed with registered Shorthorn bull = Grade B

Grade B crossed with registered Shorthorn bull = pure

The certificate to have the actual calculated blood percentage and the words gradeA etc printed after animals name. The herd book number to contain the suffix 3after the breed code to denote grading register eg 02312345

The other main changes are:

1. Animals over 92.75% will not now be upgraded to 100%. They will retain the actualcalculated percentage figure but will be designated “pure” Shorthorn on the certificate

2. Only females will be allowed to enter the main section when they reach 87.5% purity.Males from the supplementary section will not be allowed to be upgraded in to the mainsection, irrespective of their actual percentage purity.

Roy Whittle1925 - 2010

Roy was a born farmer - his parentshaving a dairy farm at North Perrot,near Crewkerne. In 1937 the Whittlefamily moved to Pontispool Farm,Norton Fitzwarren, near Tauntonand in 1938 Roy's father began tograde-up his Shorthorn herd,registering the cow families withthe Shorthorn Society, hence well-known names such as the Pansiesand Fairmaids were part of thefoundation of the Tonevale herd. Onleaving school it was decided thatyoung Roy should have a year at theSomerset Farm Institute at Cannington,followed, like many young country men andwomen, by a time in the local YFC.

In 1957 Roy and Wendy were married and moved toHoundsmoor Farm, Milverton. Their first task thatwinter was to build a milking parlour. Milk productionbegan in January 1958, helped on by his father'sgoodwill gift of 25 heifers from the Tonevale herd andthe purchase of the first Bridesmaid cow. Now the basewas laid from which the Tonelea herd would grow, notforgetting in the passage of time Roy and Wendy's owncontribution of their three children to the life of thefarm.

Roy knew he must seek further bloodlines for theTonelea cattle. Soon he became a member of the SouthWestern Shorthorn Breeders Association, later to beelected to its Council, at the same time meeting fellowbreeders in the area and visiting other herds. As theirherd improved so Roy and Wendy began showing theirbest animals at local shows with success. It was not longbefore Roy was elected to be a Shorthorn judge andalso to represent his region on the Shorthorn Society'sown Council.

Roy's breeding skills and stockmanshipcould be seen in the quality of theTonelea animals on show.

The business was to be boosted bythe arrival from agricultural collegeof son Arthur. This was to give Royand Wendy a chance to travel furtherafield including a visit to Australiaand New Zealand making new friendsall the time, not forgetting to keep a

close eye on the type of cattle theysaw. At home they continued to show

ever improving style and type of Toneleacattle, now visiting the Royal Show and

other major events. In 1997 Roy washonoured to become President of the

Shorthorn Society UK - a task taking him andWendy to all parts of our country.

In spite of this extra workload, Roy still found time for hislocal village of Milverton. A Parish Councillor for over 30years and Chairman for 7 years, he always had the bestinterest at heart for the Milverton residents - always solidin his judgment, a very fair and likeable man.

Finally, in 2007 a heart searching decision was taken bythe family to sell the Tonelea herd after 50 years atHoundsmoor. The herd was reaching a peak ofperformance as the sale was to prove. This was a wisebusiness move by the family; it would lighten theworkload and secure the farm in the future for theWhittle family.

Roy was a man of standards, integrity, and graciousness,and with consideration. He was a man of strong beliefs, astaunch churchman in every way. An excellent farmerand countryman, and a true gentleman to all he met.

Roger Osborne

Eugene Lambe 1931-2010

The entire community were saddened to learn of the death of EugeneLambe, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan which occurred in Cavan hospital onSunday 14th March 2010 after a heart operation in the Blackrock clinicDublin. The late Eugene, 79, was a quiet hardworking farmer. He was an avidreader and took a keen interest in politics and current affairs. It was as abreeder of shorthorn cattle that Eugene excelled, with the help of his brotherPackie and in later years his nephew James. Eugene built up the BallytrainShorthorn herd into one of the finest dairy herds in Ireland. A completegentlemen with a quiet personality he will be sadly missed by his brotherPackie, sisters Minnie and Margo, and entire family and friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

A Tribute to Past Friends

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One of the top star brood cows is Marleycote Fleur

She has achieved the impressive total of 13 Stars withthe following achievements:

3 excellent classifications

3 excellent progeny classifications

5 milking diploma

1 50,000kg yield certificate

1 75,000kg yield certificate

STAR BROOD COWS

List of Cows with 4 or more stars Stars Name H B No. PedPercent Animal DOB Sire

13 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 02652316 50.000% 18/10/1995 GLANHIRWEN FANFARE12 HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH 02655230 50.000% 21/08/1996 ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED12 HOOTON LILY FAIR 111TH 02640494 50.000% 02/10/1992 ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED9 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH 02652349 50.000% 09/06/1995 HOOTON FAIR SHARE8 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 17TH 02665679 65.625% 16/04/1999 ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER8 RODWAY RED ROSE 16TH 02647928 25.000% 21/08/1994 BRIERY SIDE SUPERSTAR8 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 18TH 02640497 50.000% 25/07/1992 620 BALINGSHOLM (SSR)8 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 02671743 21.875% 12/10/1996 RENOWN FACTOR ET - RC7 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 6TH 02665677 50.000% 21/02/1999 GRANDUC JAROMIR RED ET6 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 02647359 50.000% 25/12/1994 MERIVILLE PEERLESS6 THORNTHWAITE WILD AGNES 146TH 02653025 31.250% 30/10/1995 CLARAS ORKAN6 NEJAY PRINCESS 02661071 50.000% 13/05/1998 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE6 STRICKLEY FILLPAIL 02674862 90.625% 20/08/2000 WINBROOK KING VIC6 COTLEY LADY BARRINGTON 83RD 02652505 71.875% 27/09/1995 MAXTON MOSSYBANK6 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH 02647766 100.000% 19/11/1994 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVE5 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 138TH 02662399 32.813% 18/09/1998 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)5 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 45.704% 03/11/2001 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)5 DUNHAM HEATHER 48TH 02654061 87.500% 14/01/1996 MAXTON EDWARD5 STRICKLEY GERI 02673648 17.188% 23/08/1996 NEWBOLDS OPPSTAD5 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 13TH 02658171 72.657% 20/06/1997 KENPREST MISTER PRESIDENT5 STRICKLEY PANSY 02671080 46.875% 16/07/2001 STBVQ RUBENS5 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 31.250% 28/09/1997 WREAY RED DUKE5 HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST 02665700 87.500% 07/09/1999 HOOTON FAIR RESULT5 HOOTON LILY FAIR 119TH 02645780 50.000% 25/05/1994 ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED5 CHURCHROYD DAISY 24TH 02668388 34.375% 16/10/2000 MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ET5 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 84.375% 03/07/1999 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAM5 CHURCHROYD LADY BARRINGTON 12TH 02663897 25.000% 08/03/1998 SFL JUBILANT LEGEND RED5 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 37.500% 23/05/2003 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ET5 RODWAY CLARIBEL 26TH 02666570 53.907% 02/01/2000 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ET4 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 19TH 02670094 73.829% 24/03/2001 HOOTON FAIR MEASURE4 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 84.375% 29/05/2002 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION4 WREAY DAINTY PRINCESS 02661154 92.188% 08/06/1998 SEQUA BARRA SHORTY 4TH4 HOOTON LILY FAIR 109TH 02640498 50.000% 31/08/1992 ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED4 HOOTON LILY FAIR 113TH 02641929 50.000% 06/04/1993 ALBRECHT ROCHESTER RED4 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 92ND 02665411 68.750% 28/10/1999 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUT4 RODWAY RED ROSE 20TH 02660081 31.250% 28/09/1997 WREAY RED DUKE4 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 9TH 02663096 39.844% 12/08/1998 VALENTINE INSPIRATION4 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 59.375% 07/12/2001 MARLEYCOTE JACK4 DUNHAM TULIP 71ST 02663564 82.813% 01/02/1999 DUNHAM RESOLUTION4 COTLEY ERIN 68TH 02662403 81.250% 04/10/1998 COTLEY TROOPER4 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 02665745 61.329% 30/12/1999 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCE4 CHURCHROYD KIRKLEVINGTON 5TH 02666553 65.625% 07/10/1999 ORCHARDHOME ENCHANTER4 CHICKLADE STRAWBERRY 241ST 02656251 25.000% 09/09/1996 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)4 COTLEY FAIRY 115TH 02662383 64.454% 30/03/1998 COTLEY CRUSADER 4TH4 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND 02660600 100.000% 20/03/1998 DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCE4 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 11TH 02623213 100.000% 06/07/1985 HOOTON FAIR TRY4 HOOTON LILY FAIR 85TH 02626835 100.000% 18/07/1986 HOOTON FAIR TRY4 WINBROOK JILL 92ND 02640283 62.500% 17/06/1992 MAXTON EDWARD4 MAXTON PROUD COUNTESS 10TH 02629186 75.000% 01/01/1900 MAXTON TOP HAT

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WINNERS OF GOLD CUP & DIPLOMA AWARDS YEAR END 2009Total Weight of Fat & Pro

Overall Winner Animal Class over three qualifying Lact

N Madeley Nejay Marcia 15th VG86 1975Kg

Cherry Oaks Farm, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Overall Reserve Winner

GG Baynes & Son Marleycote Thorndale Bates 78th EX 90 1773Kg

Marleycote Walls, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland

REGIONAL WINNERS AND RESERVES

Northern Area - Winner

GG Baynes & Son Marleycote Thorndale Bates 78th EX 90 1773Kg

Western Area - Winner

Mr N Madeley Nejay Marcia 15th VG86 1975Kg

Midland Area - Winner

JC Hayward Hooton Tip Toe 22nd EX91 1762Kg

DIPLOMA AWARDS

JC Hayward Hooton Fairy Duchess 31st EX 94 2246KgHooton Lily Fair 161st EX90 1850KgHooton Musical Bouquet 31st EX91 1754KgHooton Topsy 3rd VG89 1704KgHooton Flora Gwynne 39th VG86 1692KgHooton Mabel 6th 1441KgHooton Stella 40th VG86 1243Kg

NG Stockdale Castledale Strawberry 2nd EX92 1695Kg

GG Baynes & Son Marleycote Peeress Rose 349th GP81 1661KgMarleycote Patricia 2nd VG88 1659KgMarleycotePetal 94th VG85 1635Kg

WH & KM Robinson Strickley Lady Hermione 4 VG89 1828KgStrickley Foggathorpe Fragrance 26 VG88 1636KgStrickley Starlet 56 VG86 1651KgStrickley Fillpail EX92 1563KgStrickley Peeress Rose 11 G75 1485KgStrickley Janet 44 GP80 1441Kg

AREAS NOT COMPETING: EASTERN

SOUTHERN

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Lifetime Yield Certificates75,000KG Lifetime Yield Certificate

GG Baynes & Sons Marleycote Petal 90th VG88 79,671KGS

IRG Collins & Ptnrs Churchroyd Peggy 6th EX94 76,850KGS

WD & KM Robinson Wreay Dainty Princess 76,330KGS

50,000KG Lifetime Yield Certificates

GG Baynes & Sons Marleycote Fleur 3rd EX91 62,981KGS

Marleycote Peeress Rose 355th VG87 58,052KGS

Marleycote Gem 7th VG87 55,485KGS



Marleycote Margo 2nd GP84 51,996KGS

Marleycote Petal 94th VG85 50,133KGS

WD & KM Robinson Strickley Pansy 59,154KGS

Strickley Fillipail 52,133KGS

Strickley Annabella 114th 50,757KGS

Mr John C Hayward Hooton Embloem 50,104KGS

IRG Collins & Ptns Churchroyd Lady Walton 6th EX91 59,023KGS

Churchroyd Daisy 24th EX92 58,328KGS

Churchroyd Kirklevington 5th EX93 57,231KGS

Churchroyd Sweet Waterloo 8th EX93 51,064KGS

Churchroyd Kirklevington 3rd VG85 50,670KGS

B.W. Howe Founder of the Fletching herd of Dairy Shorthorns - Not out 100In October this year, Bill Howeachieved that specialMilestone which does notcome to many of us. Hereceived his honouredbirthday card ofcongratulations from herMajesty the Queen. His familyand friends held a speciallunch party for him at a venuenear Luckfield in East Sussex.This was quite close to his oldhome and Sheffield Park

Estate, where he farmed, and close by is The Home ofthe Bluebell Railway.

Steam railways is one of Bills hobbies besides breedingDairy Shorthorns. His introduction to the breed began in1954, and a few later he became interested in breedingpolicies of Dick Rose of the Churchill herd at Kingham,and Henry Teverson of the Stowefield herd in Norfolk. Itwas from these two breeders in particular that the'Blending' of Dairy Shorthorns as we know it todaybegan. Bill was quick to follow their lines of thought laterfollowed by his son John when he took over the herd.

Members who attended the Fletching dispersal sale in2004 will have seen how the Howe family developed thisline of breeding to their advantage.

Bill served on the Shorthorn council for many yearsbecoming president in 1984/5. He followed this by beingelected society treasurer until 1987. Not an easy time asfinancial income was declining. At this time the societyand Bill found a good friend in Col Sidney Watson fromIreland who was an expert with investments. Col Watsongave sound advice for many years helping to balance thebooks.

The time was coming to retire, and hand over to John. Billbeing the ever active man he is soon found other paths totake. He would have time to explore his love of steamrailways, but alas the stream age was long gone. Littlerailways like the Bluebell line still remained to beenjoyed.

Living close by he was invited to help on the Bluebell linewith the running and management soon to be appointedas station master at Sheffield Park the main terminus. Aposition he held for several years.

Sadly Bills eyesight began to decline making readingdifficult. But his memory was very sharp and still is asgood today. Now in 2010 we found him in good spirit, thiswas proven by his address of thanks to everyone at hisparty, standing with no notes to guide, only the excellentmemory.

We all say well done Bill, your late and charming wife

Eileen would have been very proud of you.

A few amazed looks from well attiredpassers by and a few giggles later Carrie andI emerged like “Superwoman from thephone box” duly attired, if a bit hot. ThePalace was not faraway (good job in theseshoes). We were given clearance at the gateby the Police on duty and duly entered intothe Palace grounds. I must admit to feelingvery humbled to be allowed behind thosegreat ornate railings with BuckinghamPalace in front of me. We were then usheredthrough the archway into the courtyard andat the far end into the Palace, an amazingplace. This then led out onto a large pavedand balustraded area with magnificentsteps that led down into the garden.

The garden was huge with a lake in thedistance, unbelievable that you are in themiddle of London. Either side were striped

marquees one of them laden with wonderful finger delicacieswith as much tea or juice as you wished.

Military bands played in the other marquees. It certainly wasa genteel afternoon and the weather couldn't have beenbetter.

After a while the Princess Royal arrived looking absolutelymarvellous and walked amongst her guests for a least anhour or more

We met up with all the other Shorthorn members who hadbeen invited and had our fill of the food, the music and thegarden.

What a wonderful day one that Carrie and I will never forget.

Sue Walters

15shorthorn

I was thrilled to be given the opportunityto attend a Buckingham Palace GardenParty, it's a once in a lifetime opportunitydefinitely one not to be missed whateveryour thoughts on the Royals. (must admitto being a Royalist as I believe they give usa huge status over other countries).

The invitation duly arrived, a large goldembossed card summoning me to thePalace for a Garden Party in Honour of the60th Birthday of HRH the Princess Royalby request of the Lord Chambelain. Theinvitation itself is something to treasure.Dress code was included so no doubtsthere.

After frantic searchings for the correctattire the day duly dawned, Caroline, withher husband Jason and myself, set off forLondon. We had opted to drive down ourselves as thePalace had provided special parking permits on the HorseRides on the Mall.

On arrival in London we all had lunch in a delightful Italianrestaurant as it was lovely day we sat outside on thepavement tables watching the hustle and bustle of Londonwith all the trendies going about their business, quite an eyeopener for us country bumkins.

We then had to find somewhere to change into our Palaceattire, which turned out to be pretty difficult, so set offtowards the Palace perhaps hoping to find a publicconvenience on the way. This was not be found and beforewe knew it were being ushered into the permitted parkingspaces for the event. Nothing for it but to change in the car!!

An Invitation to the Palace Garden Party

Mstr T Morgan Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss H Morgan Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss L Morgan Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

Miss K Morgan Wood Hall Farm Whitchurch Shropshire

JA Brian & G Alexander 92 Killagan Road Glarryford Co Antrim N Ireland KILLAGAN

K & M Ede & Son Lower Tean Leys Leigh Stoke on Trent EDEANT

Mr H Wilks Camphire House Cappoquin Co Waterford Eire CAMPHIRE

Mrs H Wray Westfield House Marton Road Gargrave North Yorks GAMFARM

Mr L Lloyd Ffynnonlwyd Farm Llangynnin St Clears Carmarthen CARADOG

Mrs Victoria Bowman 10 Coronation Avenue Stanhope Bishop Auckland Co Durham PARKHOUSE

N Willis Greenacres 39 Clonmacash Rd Co Armagh CONNCORR

J Birchall Offley Hoo Hoo Lane Offley Herts OFFLEYHOO

K & P A Moorse Clare Farm Stowell Dorset HORETHORNE

H J Bouch Lodge Hill Hethersgill Carlisle LODGEHILL

R Crank Village Green Farm Ince nr Chester Cheshire

RST & SA Morgan Woodend Hall Farm Coton Shropshire MORWOOD

Michael Williams Bodilly Wartha Farm Trenear Helston BODILLY

Miss D Dubern 7 Almond Close Bugbrooke Northampton BROOKFARM

Kevin Scullion 79 Ballynease Rd Co Antrim N Ireland BANNSIDE

Charles Henning 1 Bramblewood Moira C Armagh N Ireland

Mr & Mrs W Trewern South Trenoweth Farm Praze Cornwall TRENOWETH

Fleming Family 38 Drumanaghan Road Seaforde Co Down N Ireland SUNRISE

New Members & Prefixes 2010

Class Heifer/Cow Herd Book No. Sire

J. Hole And Sons Ltd. - AMBER

EX 93 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 58TH 02677152 AMBER DAINTY RANGEREX 92 AMBER CLASSIC PRINCE 028688123 POOS STADEL CLASSICEX 91 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 120TH 02677817 AMBER WHITE IZAAKEX 90 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 92ND 02681053 AMBER WHITE IZAAKVG 88 AMBER GRAND DULCIE 14TH 02680550 ALMERE PERICLEESVG 87 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 30TH 02687159 AMBER PEREGRINEVG 87 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 68TH 02684679 POOS STADEL CLASSICVG 87 AMBER LUCINA 57TH 02683031 AMBER GRAND DUKEVG 86 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 110TH 02687153 POOS STADEL CLASSICVG 86 AMBER BARRINGTON SERENITY 12TH 02685938 AMBER PEREGRINEVG 86 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 26TH 02683572 AMBER GRAND DUKEVG 86 AMBER PRINCESS ANNE 66TH 02682890 RODWAY CLARETVG 86 AMBER FAVOURITE CLAIRE 23RD 02682121 AMBER WHITE IZAAKVG 86 AMBER BARRINGTON DUCHESS 105TH 02680532 AMBER WHITE IZAAKVG 85 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 141ST 02685947 AMBER PEREGRINEVG 85 AMBER DAINTY PRINCESS 105TH 02685279 AMBER DUKEDOMVG 85 AMBER WHITESOX POLLY 35TH 02684675 FARQHAR HORIZON (RED)VG 85 AMBER BARRINGTON IRIS 135TH 02684152 FARQHAR HORIZON (RED)

Mrs J Llewellyn - ASHGROVE

EX 90 RODWAY CLARIBEL 30TH 02674465 AMBER IZAAK 3RDVG 88 RODWAY MARIE 65TH 02681915 RODWAY STARR TURNVG 88 RODWAY BUTTERBUR 40TH 02679014 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBELVG 88 RODWAY FLOWER 14TH 02677618 WINBROOK VINCEVG 87 FERRIBY ROSEBUD 7TH 02673443 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDVG 86 RODWAY BRONTE WILDEYES 02681921 RODWAY TRIPLE P

Mr. G. Booth - BEECHVIEW

EX 90 BEECHVIEW KP WHITE BIRD 02682746 KAYL PRINCE HENRYEX 90 BEECHVIEW AM NANCY 3RD 02681113 AMBER MILTONEX 90 BEECHVIEW MERMAID 2ND 02678502 BEECHVIEW SAMBOVG 88 BEECHVIEW SONNSCHEIN 3RD 02674326 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 87 BEECHVIEW BS TINY 028688096 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL)VG 87 BEECHVIEW AM WHITETAIL 02680366 AMBER MILTONVG 86 BEECHVIEW RC NANCY 02684705 RODWAY COLOMBUSVG 86 BEECHVIEW AM SONNSCHEIN 6TH 02683142 AMBER MILTONVG 85 BEECHVIEW BS ROSE 2ND 029688098 BEECHVIEW STOWDAMSHOF (HOL)VG 85 BEECHVIEW RETINUE DOLLY 02685291 COGENT RETINUE REDVG 85 BEECHVIEW UL LADY NOTTINGHAM 02685003 VG 85 BEECHVIEW SAM WHITETAIL 4TH 02684710 BEECHVIEW SAMBOVG 85 BEECHVIEW RC ADELHEID 02684706 RODWAY COLOMBUS

P & C H Harrison - BRECKNEY

EX 90 BRECKNEY RUTH 5TH 028689046 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBELEX 90 BRECKNEY WILD EYES 02671114 STBVQ RUBENSVG 86 BRECKNEY WILD EYES 2ND 028695732 DRISGOL WATZON

Mrs. M.I. Coulthard - BRISCOLL

VG 87 BRISCOLL SUNLIGHT 02683096 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 86 BRISCOLL MEADOW MINT 2ND 02683760 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 85 BRISCOLL TIGER LILY 4TH 02686982 WINBROOK KING HENRY

W.D. and B Norbury and Sons - BROADLANE

EX 93 BROADLANE LOFTY 19TH 02676325 HI-VAL LICORICE REDEX 92 BROADLANE LADY LAURA 14TH 02677860 WINBROOK KING HENRYEX 92 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 29TH 02674289 BROADLANE EARL GWYNNEEX 92 BROADLANE LOFTY 14TH 02662944 HI-VAL LICORICE REDEX 91 BROADLANE VIOLA 29TH 02662943 T. TOWN TORONTO - REDEX 91 BROADLANE GOLDIE 29TH 02661397 HORIZON RANGER REDEX 90 BROADLANE FAIRY 2ND 02677863 FYN AKSVG 89 BROADLANE GOLDIE 41ST 02680660 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 89 BROADLANE DUCHESS GWYNNE 73RD 02677861 HI-VAL LICORICE REDVG 89 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 17TH 02664445 HORIZON RANGER REDVG 88 BROADLANE MURIEL 6TH 02680658 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 88 BROADLANE WILD EYES 4TH 02674013 BROADLANE EARL GWYNNEVG 87 BROADLANE LADY LAURA 17TH 02683174 MAXTON MAJORVG 87 BROADLANE LOFTY 23RD 02680656 BROADLANE SENATOR GWYNNEVG 87 BROADLANE WILD EYES 3RD 02674012 BROADLANE EARL GWYNNEVG 86 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 39TH 02680661 MAXTON VICEROYVG 86 BROADLANE LADY BARRINGTON 32ND 02679245 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 85 BROADLANE MILLICENT 15TH 02681995 BROADLANE SENATOR GWYNNEVG 85 BROADLANE TULIP 7TH 02681100 BROADLANE SENATOR GWYNNE

Mr. N.G. Stockdale - CASTLEDALE

EX 92 CASTLEDALE RUTH 3RD 02671409 WINBROOK KING HENRYEX 92 CASTLEDALE STRAWBERRY 2ND 02656686 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVEEX 90 CASTLEDALE PANSY 4TH 02681315 WINBROOK KING HENRYEX 90 CASTLEDALE RUTH 4TH 02680464 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 85 CASTLEDALE ROSE 7TH 02683151 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 85 CASTLEDALE ROSE 6TH 02681152 WINBROOK KING HENRY

Mr P Bull - CASTLESIDE

VG 87 BROADLANE DUCHESS GWYNNE 76TH 02678844 BROADLANE GWYNNE'S FUGITIVE


I.R.G. Collins & Partners - CHURCHROYD

EX 94 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 29TH 02680182 JEROMEX 94 COTLEY FOGGATHORPE LASS 138TH 02662399 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)EX 90 CHURCHROYD LUCKY 028690321 JEROMEX 90 CHURCHROYD PEGGY 9TH 02683252 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICKEX 90 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 27TH 02678558 KC ROSES CHATTER REDEX 90 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 19TH 02670094 HOOTON FAIR MEASUREEX 90 CHURCHROYD DAISY 24TH 02668388 MIDDLEBROOK MITZY - ETVG 89 KIDSTONES LADY LAURA 7TH 02683468 RODWAY MARIO 4THVG 88 CHURCHROYD LADY ROSE 15TH 02685632 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICKVG 88 CHURCHROYD LADY ROSE 12TH 02678306 MARLEYCOTE JACKVG 87 CHURCHROYD GWEN 8TH 02683961 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICKVG 87 DEE LADY 5TH 02682549 KC ROSES CHATTER REDVG 86 KIDSTONES LADY LAURA 8TH 028688228 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACKVG 86 CHURCHROYD HEATHER 36TH 02684932 CHURCHROYD LORD BARRINGTONVG 86 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 5TH 02683256 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACKVG 85 CHURCHROYD BRONTE WILDEYES 29TH 02687066 ATTWELL ATOMVG 85 CHURCHROYD DAISY 33RD 02685991 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICKVG 85 TONELEA STRAWBERRY 3RD 02682262 COURTOVER FELLOWVG 85 CHURCHROYD LILIAN 02672581 HOOTON FAIR MEASURE

Mr N Willis - CONNCORR

VG 87 INCH JARNA (ET) 22000126 B JURIST

Mr RG Kite - COTONHALL

EX 91 COTONHALL ROSEPETAL 2ND 02686938 JA BOB JORDON REDVG 87 COTONHALL WILD HONEY 1ST 02686916 TROYVG 87 BROADLANE WILDEYES 8TH 02684838 WINBROOK VINCEVG 86 COTONHALL CONNIE 029690173 1433 ORRARYDVG 86 IRTHINGVALE REBELS STARLET 02686562 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBELVG 86 DEE DOMINO 5TH 02684364 POOS STADEL CLASSICVG 86 MAXTON BATES DUCHESS 93RD 02684058 ELKINGTON MAGICVG 86 KAYL REGIMENT DAIRYMAID 02682989 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USAVG 85 COTONHALL ROSEPETAL 02686926 STADELVG 85 COTONHALL DAIRYMAID 2ND 02686918 ORCHARDHOME LORD WALTON 3RDVG 85 MAXTON ROSEBUD 16TH 02684059 AMBER GRAND DUKEVG 85 LAVERSTOKE JOYCE 02679727 KENPREST LORD WALCOTE

Mr. D. Price Jones - DEE

EX 93 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 02665745 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCEEX 92 DEE STELLA DOMINO 02673690 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDEX 91 DEE DOMINO 2ND 02679764 MAXTON MARCHBANKEX 90 DEE VINNIE'S LAD 02687216 WINBROOK VINCEEX 90 DEE PRIMROSE 3RD 02680457 HOOTON FAIR ESTEEMEX 90 DEE THORNDALE QUEEN 02679763 HOOTON FAIR ESTEEMEX 90 DEE AUTUMN 2ND 02679760 HOOTON FAIR ESTEEMEX 90 DEE ROSA 02678617 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDEX 90 DEE CHATTER PRIMROSE 02674336 KC ROSES CHATTER REDEX 90 DEE STELLA DOMINO 02673690 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDEX 90 DEE STELLA TULIP 02667678 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDVG 86 DEE FOGGATHORPE LASS 2ND 02679761 HOOTON FAIR ESTEEMVG 85 DEE WILD QUEEN 8TH 02684359 KC ROSES CHATTER REDVG 85 DEE PANSY 8TH 02684354 POOS STADEL CLASSICVG 85 DEE JACKPOT ROSALIND 02677135 HOOTON JACKPOTVG 85 DEE MERRY KIRKLEVINGTON 02668234 WREAY MERRYMAN

Mr. S.V.B. Thomas - DRISGOL

EX 91 DRISGOL TULIP 31ST 02680397 AMBER IZAAK 3RDEX 91 DRISGOL WATERLOO 92ND 02680380 AMBER IZAAK 3RDEX 90 DRISGOL DIANA 46TH 02683371 ALMERE PERICLEESEX 90 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 144TH 02674053 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 87 DRISGOL DAISY 118TH 02686870 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCEVG 86 DRISGOL MABEL 43RD 028688363 CARROUSEL DISRIGENE REDVG 86 DRISGOL DAISY SOVEREIGN 20TH 02686872 DRISGOL GUARDSMANVG 86 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 160TH 02681504 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE

Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM

EX 93 DUNHAM CLARISSA 39TH 02666132 MAXTON BUTLEREX 91 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 138TH 02670930 WINBROOK MAXEX 90 DUNHAM WILD QUEEN 37TH 02678540 WINBROOK MAXEX 90 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 56TH 02678539 HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENTEX 90 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 49TH 02674342 WINBROOK MAXEX 90 DUNHAM HEATHER 61ST 02668333 WINBROOK MAXEX 90 DUNHAM TULIP 71ST 02663564 DUNHAM RESOLUTIONVG 89 DUNHAM CLARISSA 51ST 02681568 HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENTVG 88 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 60TH 02680338 DUNHAM JUBILEE DUKEVG 88 DUNHAM TULIP 73RD 02666131 DUNHAM RESOLUTIONVG 87 DUNHAM WILD QUEEN 39TH 02682074 DUNHAM RESOLUTIONVG 87 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 61ST 02681573 DUNHAM RESOLUTIONVG 87 DUNHAM JILL 29TH 02680347 DUNHAM RESOLUTIONVG 87 DUNHAM CLARISSA 50TH 02680343 HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENTVG 87 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 40TH 02680336 DUNHAM JUBILEE DUKEVG 87 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 58TH 02679093 WINBROOK MAXVG 86 DUNHAM CLARIBEL 158TH 02683005 DUNHAM DISCOVERYVG 86 DUNHAM HEATHER 81ST 02682587 DUNHAM DISCOVERYVG 86 DUNHAM HEATHER 80TH 02682585 DUNHAM NOBILITYVG 86 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 64TH 02682578 DUNHAM DISCOVERY

16 shorthorn

Type Classification Results Excellent and Very Good Cows

17shorthorn



Mr. G. Royle - DUNHAM

VG 86 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANNE 63RD 02682395 DUNHAM NOBILITYVG 86 DUNHAM WILD HONEY 83RD 02680342 DUNHAM JUBILEE DUKEVG 86 DUNHAM MARGARET 72ND 02661651 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDVG 85 DUNHAM TULIP 113TH 02687150 WINBROOK VINNIEVG 85 DUNHAM TULIP 114TH 02686836 DUNHAM DISCOVERYVG 85 DUNHAM DUCHESS ANN 67TH 02684601 DUNHAM DISCOVERYVG 85 DUNHAM HEATHER 84TH 02684598 DUNHAM NOBILITYVG 85 DUNHAM WATERLOO BELL 63RD 02682398 HOOTON FAIR ACHIEVEMENTVG 85 DUNHAM DAFFODIL 39TH 02677295 WINBROOK MAX

Mr. E. Crank - EARLSGIFT

EX 95 DRISGOL MADONNAS PRINCE 02676130 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE PRINCEVG 88 STORLEY ABRU DUCHESS 02675829 SYD ABRUVG 88 MAXTON SNOW QUEEN 83RD 02674717 MAXTON IMPACTVG 87 EARLSGIFT FILLPAIL FAE 4TH 02684073 DRISGOL WATZONVG 86 EARLSGIFT CACTUS 02685135 DRISGOL WATZONVG 86 EARLSGIFT LADY WALTON 5TH 02684067 DRISGOL WATZONVG 85 AVONDALE VI 2ND 02683935 DRISGOL WATZON

Mr. And Mrs M.S. Davies - ELKINGTON

EX 94 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 4TH 02667164 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAMEX 92 ELKINGTON GENTLE 02671685 HORIZON RANGER REDEX 92 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 3RD 02668685 HORIZON RANGER REDEX 91 ELKINGTON HILDA RED 02682691 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAMEX 91 ELKINGTON AMBER PRINCESS 5TH 02668684 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAMEX 90 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 7TH 02680678 KC ROSES CHATTER REDVG 88 ELKINGTON NELLIE 8TH 02680694 ELKINGTON DEW ROYALVG 87 ELKINGTON JILL 5TH 02676568 HOOTON JACKPOTVG 87 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 13TH 02675454 TWELLS BARRINGTON GRANGE 2NDVG 86 ELKINGTON JILL 9TH 02684414 ELKINGTON BARRINGERVG 86 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 21ST 02682643 WINBROOK VINCEVG 86 ELKINGTON NELLIE 10TH 02682637 ELKINGTON BARRINGERVG 86 ELKINGTON CHERRY 02680693 ELKINGTON BARRINGERVG 86 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 16TH 02680682 ELKINGTON KING WILLIAMVG 86 ELKINGTON PRINCESS ANNE 4TH 02677693 HOOTON JACKPOTVG 85 ELKINGTON BARRINGTON 22ND 02687107 HUNDAY MAJORVG 85 ELKINGTON CLARA 8TH 02685229 ELKINGTON BARRINGERVG 85 ELKINGTON NELLIE 12TH 02684417 ELKINGTON BARRINGERVG 85 ELKINGTON HILDA 02682692 GLANHIRWEN PEERLESSVG 85 ELKINGTON DEWDROP 8TH 02681054 ELKINGTON BARRINGER

Mr. And Mrs I.L. Harries - GELLI

EX 95 GELLI DARLINGTON CRAN 02671743 RENOWN FACTOR ET - RCEX 92 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 10TH 02681829 MORWICK SAND RANGEREX 90 GELLI VINCE MELODY 02683675 WINBROOK VINCEEX 90 TONELEA BRIDESMAID 216TH 02679776 WREAY RED DUKEEX 90 GELLI FLORA 02679625 STADELVG 89 GELLI WILDEYES 2ND 02680790 GLANHIRWEN PRINCEVG 87 GELLI RUDOLPH JILL 02685695 GELLI RUDOLPHVG 87 GELLI TIP TOE 02683668 COTLEY CUSTODIANVG 86 GELLI REBEL DUCHESS 028688708 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 86 GELLI RAMPAGE FOGATHORPE 02687269 ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED ETVG 86 GELLI RUDOLPH HAZEL (ET) 02687043 GELLI RUDOLPHVG 85 GELLI RUDOLPH LADY 02685704 GELLI RUDOLPHVG 85 DEE BARBARA 5TH 02684356 POOS STADEL CLASSIC

Mr SD & EL Preece - GRIFFIN

EX 90 GRIFFIN DAPHNE 02687252 ALMERE PERICLEES

Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON

EX 95 HOOTON LILY FAIR 196TH 02677240 HOOTON FAIR APPEALEX 95 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ETEX 93 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 31ST 02676463 HEATHERSTONE V HERO RED ETEX 92 HOOTON DELILA 6TH 02672600 WINBROOK KING HENRYEX 92 COTLEY ERIN 68TH 02662403 COTLEY TROOPEREX 91 HOOTON MUSICAL BOUQUET 31ST 02674492 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTIONEX 91 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)EX 91 HOOTON LILY FAIR 172ND 02668468 YLITALO LEADER BAILEE REDEX 91 HOOTON LILY FAIR 134TH 02655230 ALBRECHT ROCHESTER REDEX 91 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 20TH 02652349 HOOTON FAIR SHAREEX 90 TONELEA PANSY 183RD 02672395 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)EX 90 HOOTON LILY FAIR 161ST 02665700 HOOTON FAIR RESULTEX 90 TONELEA FOGGATHORPE 5TH 02647766 HOOTON FAIR RESOLVEVG 89 HOOTON TOPSY 3RD 02679846 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTIONVG 88 MAXTON FLORENCE 45TH 02674895 MAXTON HERITAGEVG 88 HOOTON EMBLOEM 02674497 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTIONVG 88 HOOTON CYNTHIA 6TH 02682702 GLANHIRWEN PEERLESSVG 88 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 35TH 02681784 HOOTON NELSONVG 87 HOOTON KING CHARLES 028693181 MER-GOLD SOLARA REDVG 87 HOOTON LILY FAIR 204TH 02679847 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTIONVG 87 HOOTON TOPSY 3RD 02679846 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTIONVG 86 HOOTON LILY FAIR 210TH 02681787 SHALAMA FIREMAN RED (ET)VG 86 HOOTON STELLA 42ND 02682701 GLANHIRWEN PEERLESSVG 85 HOOTON CYNTHIA 6TH 02682702 GLANHIRWEN PEERLESS


Mr. J.C Hayward - HOOTON

VG 85 MAXTON FLORENCE 45TH 02674895 MAXTON HERITAGEVG 85 HOOTON FAIRY DUCHESS 28TH 02671938 WINBROOK KING HENRY

T J Morrison & Sons - INCH

EX 92 JURIST PANSY 59SRB44428-419 B JURISTEX 92 610 ONSKA 59SRB31560-610 1026 BREDAKEREX 91 532 ST JARNA 59SRB52281-532 0131 LAMMIN LIFEEX 91 JURIST PANSY 59SRB44428-419 B JURISTEX 91 ALBA 264 59DK057239-02264 T MOBERGEX 91 FRIDA 59DK057239-02234 FYN CENTVG 88 342 SIPPA 59SRB5396-342 1678 K LENSVG 88 INCH GRANSJO ONSKA 2 2000140 1390 GRANSJOVG 88 INCH JUNE (ET) 22000133 B JURISTVG 88 INCH JOAN (ET) 22000129 B JURISTVG 88 INCH JENNY (ET) 22000128 B JURISTVG 87 INCH JEWEL (ET) 22000132 B JURIST

Mr. R. Boote - KAYL

EX 92 KAYL SAND POPPY 02678719 MORWICK SAND RANGEREX 90 KAYL TRI ASTER 02682994 RODWAY TRIFOLIUMEX 90 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 16TH 02682004 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USAEX 90 FLETCHING LAURA 4TH 02679139 JA BOB JORDON REDEX 90 KAYL STELL ROANA 02673228 KAYL MP STELLBOUNDEX 90 KAYL REBEL LAVENDER 02671111 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 89 KAYL FRONTLINE LYDIA 02671107 PINEHURST FRONTLINE-REDVG 88 KAYL TRI NANCY 2ND 02683202 RODWAY TRIFOLIUMVG 88 KAYL TRI WHITEHEART 02682015 RODWAY TRIFOLIUMVG 88 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 17TH 02682006 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USAVG 88 KAYL SAND MAID 02679751 MORWICK SAND RANGERVG 88 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 10TH 02675888 PINEHURST FRONTLINE-REDVG 87 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 20TH 02685470 RODWAY TRIFOLIUMVG 87 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 18TH 02685465 RODWAY TRIFOLIUMVG 87 KAYL VAIN LUCY 4TH 02682992 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USAVG 87 KAYL REGIMENT BRIDGET 02679755 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USAVG 87 FLETCHING FLOSSIE 24TH 02679134 AMBRY JONSON REBE REDVG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 25TH 028688871 JA BOB JORDAN REDVG 86 KAYL PROUD ROANA 02685573 KAYL PROUD RANGERVG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 18TH 02685465 RODWAY TRIFOLIUMVG 86 KAYL ZONE BRIDGET 02683341 INDIANHEAD RED ZONE RED -ETVG 86 KAYL PROUD COUNTESS 12TH 02675895 KAYL MAGIC COMBINATIONVG 85 AMBER GRAND DULCIE 15TH 02683029 AMBER GRAND DUKE

Mr A Wilkes - KIDSTONES

VG 87 KIDSTONES YANA 2ND 028689045 CHURCHROYD GENERAL JACK

David Anderson and Sons - KILLALISS

EX 90 KILLALISS REBEL BRIDESMAID 02671641 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 85 KILLALISS DUCHESS 12TH 02681056 MCCORMICK NELSON

Messrs. N. and R. Booth - KILSALLY

EX 90 KILSALLY CHERRY BLOSSOM 02680564 BEECHVIEW CHAMPIONVG 89 KILSALLY TULIP 3RD 02682509 KC ROSES CHATTER REDVG 88 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 6TH 02684748 FABERVG 88 KILSALLY BRIDGET 2ND 02681049 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 88 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 2ND 02676613 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 87 KILSALLY FILLPAIL 4TH 02684753 FABERVG 86 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 7TH 02684751 FABERVG 86 KILSALLY SNOWFLAKE 5TH 02682935 GOLD MINE EBROSE STETSON 868-P VG 85 KILSALLY COT FOGGATHORPE 02687465 GOLD MINE EBROSE STETSON 868-P VG 85 KILSALLY IDEAL RUTH 3RD 02681879 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 85 KILSALLY COUNTESS 02674790 WINBROOK KING HENRY

R.J.B. Lawson and Sons - LISNAMULLIGAN

VG 88 LISNAMULLIGAN PRINCESS ANNE 2ND 02683624 KAYL MP STELLBOUND

Mr E Towers - LUNESDALE

EX 91 647 SVANA 59SRB43367-647 1213 PETERSLUNDEX 90 610 MAJA 59SRB43367-610 B JURISTEX 90 SVANA 598 59SRB43367-598-0 B JURISTVG 88 357 59SRB12255-357 1063 VEST ANDYVG 88 735 LILJA 59SRB11066-735-4 VG 87 912 59SRB38001-912 VG 87 LUNESDALE KATRINE 22000001 422 KALSETVG 86 LUNESDALE FROKEN 22000231 1433 ORRARYDVG 85 415 BRUNETTA 59SRB22019-415 1067 LIFEVG 85 LUNESDALE ADA 22000232 1213 PETERSLUND

G.G. Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE

EX 92 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE BATES 78TH 02673542 KELLCREST ICE MANEX 92 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 MARLEYCOTE JACKEX 91 MARLEYCOTE PRINCESS JILL 24TH 02680350 CARROUSEL REGIMENT RED (ET) USAEX 91 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 95TH 02671901 MARLEYCOTE JACKEX 91 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 92ND 02665411 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUTEX 90 MARLEYCOTE LUCKY MAN (ET) 02685461 MORWICK SAND RANGEREX 90 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 18TH -ET 02682741 MORWICK SAND RANGER


G.G. Baynes and Son - MARLEYCOTE

EX 90 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 356TH 02671036 WINBROOK KING HENRYEX 90 MARLEYCOTE PAMELA 9TH 02668071 MARLEYCOTE JACKVG 89 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 8TH 02678625 MORWICK SAND RANGERVG 89 MARLEYCOTE FLEUR 8TH 02675767 MARLEYCOTE JACKVG 88 MARLEYCOTE RAMPAGE 02687053 ROSEDALE-L RAMPAGE-RED ETVG 88 MARLEYCOTE GEM 15TH 02682332 MARLEYCOTE LADIES MANVG 88 MARLEYCOTE FLUER 12TH 02680229 ROESBETT LAKESIDEVG 88 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 2ND 02671898 MARLEYCOTE COSMONAUTVG 88 MARLEYCOTE WIN JILL 5TH 02671037 HORIZON RANGER REDVG 88 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 94TH 02671034 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 87 MARLEYCOTE JEN 16TH 02683195 AMBER RED IZAAKVG 87 MARLEYCOTE WIN JILL 8TH 02683194 MARLEYCOTE JACKVG 87 MARLEYCOTE THORNDALE BATES 81ST 02678629 CARROUSEL DISRIGENE REDVG 87 WINBROOK MIRABELL 02677773 WINBROOK CHESTERTON-ETVG 86 MARLEYCOTE SONGSTRESS 11TH 02686194 MARLEYCOTE JACKVG 86 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 383RD 02686189 DRISGOL WATZONVG 86 MARLEYCOTE BARRINGTON IRIS 14TH 02683849 MAGISTO VG 86 MARLEYCOTE OLIVE 11TH 02683847 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 86 MARLEYCOTE JEN 16TH 02683195 AMBER RED IZAAKVG 86 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 9TH 02680232 RODWAY MARIO 4THVG 86 MARLEYCOTE GEM 11TH 02678634 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY'S CRUSADERVG 86 MARLEYCOTE PETAL 97TH 02675770 GLANHIRWEN FANFAREVG 86 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 360TH 02673544 RON-NAN MARIO RED ETVG 85 MARLEYCOTE PEERESS ROSE 387TH 028688566 TONELEA ENDEAVOURVG 85 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 9TH 02687058 MER-GOLD AUTUMN SON - REDVG 85 MARLEYCOTE BARRINGTON IRIS 15TH 02686193 NEJAY ROYALTYVG 85 MARLEYCOTE PATRICIA 5TH 02684460 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 85 MARLEYCOTE GEM 15TH 02682332 MARLEYCOTE LADIES MANVG 85 MARLEYCOTE GEM 13TH 02680349 JA BOB JORDAN REDVG 85 MARLEYCOTE PEGGY 8TH 02679602 ROESBETT LAKESIDE

Mr. N. Madeley - NEJAY

EX 92 ATTWELL ANNE 02679236 WINBROOK VINCEEX 90 NEJAY ERIN 2ND 02682155 MORWICK SAND RANGERVG 86 NEJAY FOGGY 82ND 02686553 NEJAY ROYALTYVG 86 NEJAY ORGINE 2ND 02684176 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 85 NEJAY PAMELA MARY 4TH 02686554 NEJAY ROYALTYVG 85 NEJAY CHARMING 19TH 02686093 NEJAY ROYALTY

Oxton Farms - OXTON

EX 90 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 565TH 02678994 ORCHARDHOME LORD WALTON 3RDVG 87 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 567TH 02678997 COURTOVER FELLOWVG 86 OXTON FOGGATHORPE 587TH 02682682 BILBRO STEPHENVG 86 OXTON WILD EYES 571ST 02680863 RANTONALL MY JOYVG 86 OXTON GOLDIE 4TH 02676994 GLANHIRWEN FANFAREVG 85 OXTON LILAC 8TH 02680466 RANTONALL MY JOY

Mr P Morgan - PHILMOR

VG 87 PHILMOR RED LADY 02685220 WREAY RED DUKEVG 86 PHILMOR RED LADY 02685220 WREAY RED DUKEVG 85 GLANHIRWEN LADY 66TH 02676314 HINTONBANK BARONET 2ND

Mr. G.A. Madeley - RODWAY

EX 93 RODWAY MARIE 63RD 02677988 RODWAY MARIO 4THEX 93 RODWAY RED ROSE 19TH 02660080 WREAY RED DUKEEX 92 RODWAY LADY LAURA 69TH 02677989 WINBROOK VINCEEX 92 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 9TH 02663096 VALENTINE INSPIRATIONEX 92 RODWAY RED ROSE 20TH 02660081 WREAY RED DUKEEX 91 RODWAY SAMANTA 13TH 02680413 RODWAY PRINCEEX 91 RODWAY FOGGATHORPE PRIMROSE 25TH 02679837 SYD ABRUEX 91 RODWAY LADY BARRINGTON 13TH 02670194 BROADLANE HISTORIANEX 90 LISBET (IMP-DK) 5919434-02626 FYN AKSEX 90 BLUMA (IMP-DK) 1760713-02930 FYN AKSEX 90 RODWAY LISBET 2ND 02683019 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETEX 90 RODWAY CLARIBEL 33RD 02682771 WINBROOK VINCEEX 90 RODWAY BARRINGTON DUCHESS 98TH 02679010 RODWAY LAWMANEX 90 RODWAY GREY ROSE 16TH 02677075 AMBER IZAAK 3RDEX 90 RODWAY MARIE 62ND 02677073 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETEX 90 RODWAY MARCIA 21ST 02666186 WINBROOK VINCE

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Mr. G.A. Madeley - RODWAY

VG 88 RODWAY LADY LAURA 72ND 02684445 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 88 RODWAY MARIE 68TH 02683784 RODWAY REBEL PRINCEVG 88 WESTONIA MARIE 6TH 02683772 NOREMEAD SUPREME REDVG 88 RODWAY JENNA 2ND 02683249 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 87 RODWAY BLUMA 2ND 02684947 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 87 RODWAY SONNSCHEIN 15TH 02684940 KINGSDALE LIBBY'S REBEL - ETVG 87 RODWAY MELODY 2ND 02682770 DEEHAVEN REBEL (RED) BHVG 86 802 ZAHARA 59DK025446-02802 R FRANDSVG 86 WESTONIA GAY LASS 4TH 02686706 INNISFAIL PRINCE OF DIAMONDS

(IMP) (US)VG 86 RODWAY JENNA 4TH 02686165 CHURCHROYD PLUTOVG 86 RODWAY LADY LAURA 71ST 02683785 RODWAY REBEL PRINCEVG 86 RODWAY MARCIA 25TH 02681918 RODWAY TRIPLE PVG 85 RODWAY RENA 02687128 MARLEYCOTE MAVERICKVG 85 RODWAY TINY 252ND 02686164 CHURCHROYD PLUTOVG 85 RODWAY TINY 243RD 02679015 RODWAY MARIO 4TH

Mr M Shadwick - SKYHIGH

VG 88 811 59DK060485-01811 R DRAMA

W.H. and K Robinson - STRICKLEY

VG 89 STRICKLEY TRUE PERFECTION 02687032 HOOTON FAIR PERFECTION

Mr. W.S.J. Pugh - WALLHOPE

EX 91 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 20TH 02685475 WALLHOPE RUBENSEX 91 WALLHOPE DAINTY WILDMAID 02679886 DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCEEX 90 RODWAY WILDMAID 17TH 02667905 BROADLANE HISTORIANEX 90 WALLHOPE FAIRY STAR 2ND 02660600 DRISGOL DAINTY PRINCEVG 88 WALLHOPE VALES FAIRYSTAR 2ND 02685494 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBELVG 85 WALLHOPE VALES BARRINGTON 02685495 IRTHINGVALE LILIAN'S REBEL

Mr A Dennis - WHITEBURY

VG 87 STRICKLEY DAINTY PRINCESS 2ND 02668122 WINBROOK DIAMONDVG 86 WHITEBURY WKH SONGSTRESS 028689066 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 86 WHITEBURY WBM GEMMA 2ND 027689073 WENVOE BRIAR'S MASTERMAN

Mr. J.R. Fisher - WILLOUGHBY

EX 91 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 8TH 02680064 RENOWN FACTOR ET - RCEX 90 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 12TH 02681863 HOOTON ARTOISEX 90 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 40TH 02681861 HOOTON ARTOISVG 88 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 12TH 02681863 HOOTON ARTOISVG 88 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 17TH 02680065 HOOTON FAIR WEATHERVG 87 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 21ST 02682844 RENOWN FACTOR ET - RCVG 86 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 15TH 02685056 HOOTON FAIR REBELVG 85 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 26TH 02686797 HOOTON FAIR REBELVG 85 WILLOUGHBY PEARL 14TH 02685055 WINBROOK KING HENRYVG 85 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 49TH 02682850 B JURISTVG 85 WILLOUGHBY DELILA 21ST 02682844 RENOWN FACTOR ET - RCVG 85 WILLOUGHBY ROSE 42ND 02682841 HOOTON ARTOIS

Mr AV Wright - YEWTREE

VG 89 YEWTREE IKE CLARA 2ND 02681289 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 88 YEWTREE HENRY JILL 02682456 YEWTREE HENRYVG 88 YEWTREE IKE DONNA 02681097 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 88 YEWTREE FAIRSHARE MINNIE 3RD 02677270 HOOTON FAIR SHAREVG 87 YEWTREE IKE DIANE 02684885 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 86 YEWTREE PRINCE ERLAND 02685094 AMBER PRINCEVG 86 YEWTREE IKE DAFFODIL 02684888 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 86 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY DAFFODIL 02684876 YEWTREE BUTTERBOYVG 86 YEWTREE BUTTERBOY IRIS 02684873 YEWTREE BUTTERBOYVG 86 YEWTREE IKE ERLAND 02682474 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 86 YEWTREE IKE MINNIE 02682164 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 86 DRISGOL BELLADONNA 161ST 02681505 RODWAY MARIO 4THVG 86 YEWTREE HENRY ALMA 02680807 YEWTREE HENRYVG 86 RODWAY WILDMAID 21ST 02674509 VALLEYHILL PEERLESS CHAMPVG 85 YEWTREE IKE ELA 02686102 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 85 YEWTREE IKE ERLANDA 6TH 02684882 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 85 YEWTREE IKE CHRISSY 02683320 AMBER BARRINGTON IKEVG 85 YEWTREE ALEX MINNIE 3RD 02678392 AMBER ALEXANDER 2ND


This year the AGM and Judging day headed south and washosted by Stanley and Henry Rawlins and their families andwhat a great day we all had.

After welcoming drinks the formal proceedings of the day wereheld and as it was the 12th of June at 12 'o' clock those who hadbeen anywhere near Edward Crank in the last few weeks knewit was time for him to step down as president.

Everyone agreed what a fantastic job he had done but now it wastime for a little more age and maturity and Mr Graham Madeleytook over the reigns with Arthur Whittle stepping up as VicePresident.

We were very pleased to welcome Ian and Robyn Dibble, overfrom New Zealand, to the day's proceedings. At the conclusionto the meeting lunch was served and very much enjoyed by all.

The afternoon began with our master judge for the day, classifierMeurig James giving us a run down on judging techniques andetiquette and what to look for in a good dairy cow. He also gaveus a lot of pointers on positive reason giving where I am sure weall learnt something new.

Then it was the turn of us innocent bystanders to have a go. Aring of 6 cows were lead out by family and friends for us to judgeand what a credit they were to the Rawlins family. Everyonethen placed the cows and with varying degrees of success andamusement gave reasons over the microphone. It is always niceto be in a new area and identify new potential judges for thesociety judging list.

This was followed by a look round the cows and a tour of someof the thousands of acres of Salisbury plains farmed by theRawlins family. As someone who had never had the opportunityto visit before this was a real eye opener, the shear scale of thefarming and the restrictions of farming in close proximity to amilitary base. The cows were in fine form, among the older cowsit was the daughters of Shalama Fireman Red that stood out.There had been some very clever use of blending here and somevery promising young milkers in the herd.

The young stock was also in great form with all ages looking wellgrown and fit. After the tour on the tractor and trailer it wastime for some afternoon tea, liquid refreshment and a little forthe kids and young at heart before we all headed our separateways home. Thank you once again to the whole of the Rawlinsfamily, we were all made to feel very welcome from the minutewe arrived, those of you who didn't make it missed a fantasticday out.

Wendy Young

AGM and Judging DayHeld at Ablington Farm Courtesy of the Rawlins Family

Edward hands over the Presidency to Graham

Meurig James explains judging techniques

Reason Giving

Judging Time

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Breeder Focus The Four Corners by Rachael Madeley

Name: Adam Lawson Prefix: Lisnamulligan

Herd Size: 12 Shorthorns (no's set to increase) milking herd of 130

Location: North Cassingray Farm, near St Andrews, Fife

Family: Wife Claire, expecting our first. In Partnership with FatherBasil and Mother, Margaret. Younger siblings James and Esther

System Of Management: Cows are grazed in 1-2 day paddocksfrom late April/early May to October. The farm is at 600ft onheavy clay, which reduces time available to graze. Housed incubicles and fed TMR during the winter. Calving is all year roundwith heifers calving at 2.5

Any Other Farm Enterprises: The herd ismainly British Friesian with 6 Ayrshires. Plus 6Belted Galloway Cows, which give mesomething else to halter train !

How Long Breeding Dairy Shorthorns: Myfather brought the first Shorthorn 20 years ago.I have become increasingly involved since then.

Best Cow Family: Fairy, originally purchasedfrom the Eaves dispersal sale.

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently:Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 2nd

Favourite Cow Past: Eaves Fairy 198th a greatcow in the show ring and the parlour. ReserveChampion Royal Ulster Winter Fair and gavemore than 80,000kgs before she left us in her10th lactation.

Current Highest Yielding Cow: LisnamulliganFairy 8th. Fresh in her 7th lactation with40,000kgs past and peaks at over 40kgs daily

Semen In The Flask: Lisnamulligan Fairway andMeadowshaven Prides Starr

Most Influential Bull To Date: Kayl MPStellbound

Best Home Bred Bull: Lisnamulligan Fairwaywho is with RCG, the only bull from Eaves Fairy198th

Highest Showing Accolade: Royal HighlandChampion 2009 with Lisnamulligan PrincessAnne 2nd

Hobbies Outside Farming: Young Farmers (pastNational Chairman for Scottish Young Farmers).Sport, I enjoy watching all sports, though I hadto give up playing rugby.

Favourite Joke: Paddy was on the WeakestLink, Ann Robinson asked him, “What does'acoustic' mean?” He thought for a moment andthen replied, “It's something for hitting cattlewith!”

Name: David Slade

Prefix: Brimclose

Herd Size: 150

Location: Devon

Family: Wife Sarah,Children; William,Isabel, Hannah andThomas

System Of Management: Organic

Any Other Farm Enterprises: Arable

How Long Have You Been Breeding DairyShorthorns: 10 years

Best Cow Family: Magic

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently:

Brimclose Rosalee

Current Highest Yielding Cow:

Brimclose Rosalee

Semen In The Flask:

Oceanbrae Logics Plato, Rodway Reuben, Gelli Ipod Discoverer

Most Influential Bull To Date:

Marleycote Duke

Best Home Breed Bull:

Brimclose Patrick

Highest Showing Accolade:

Champion at the South West Dairy Show

Hobbies Outside Farming:

What Hobbies?

Favourite Joke:

What do you do outside of Farming!

System Of Management: Grass Based + feeding aTon of Concentrates

Any Other Farm Enterprises: Five Limousin Cows(PETS)

How Long Breeding Dairy Shorthorns: All my life (afew decades!!)

Best Cow Family: Daisy

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently: DrisgolDinnie 8th

Favourite Cow In Herd Past: Drisgol Daisy 95th

Current Highest Yielding Cow: Drisgol Mabel 21st(A rare 100% cow in the herd)

Semen In The Flask: Drisgol Watzon, DrisgolMadonnas Prince, The four Aussie Bulls, AlmerePericless, Churchroyd Ben

Most Influential Bull To Date: Amber Izaak 3rd

Best Home Bred Bull: Drisgol Madonnas Prince andDrisgol Watzon

Highest Showing Accolade: Winning the BurkeTrophy Award at the Royal of England with twoDrisgol cows

Hobbies Outside Farming: Rugby (Coaching JuniorRugby)

Favourite Joke: Aussie Stockmans Honeymoon

Name: James Lambe

Prefix: Ballytrain

Herd Size: 100 Dairy Cows

Location: Co Monaghan - Bordering Northern Ireland

Family: Wife Joanne, Children: Shane, Aimee, Padraig and Thomas

System OfManagement:Mainly Springcalving as thefarm has agood grazingplatform

Any Other Farm Enterprises: None

How Long Breeding Dairy Shorthorns:Personally since 2002 but the herd has beenbreeding Shorthorns for over threegenerations

Best Cow Family: Rose. A family thatcontinues to breed style strength and mostimportantly good milkers

Favourite Cow In The Herd Currently:Pennygate Bridesmaid by Nortica Sampson.She has everything a dairy cow should have;size, style, dairyness and quality of milk. Thisyear on her 4th lacation 8000kgs of milk withover 600kgs of solids

Current Highest Yielding Cow: BallytrainPamela projected to yield 8742kgs of milk at3.77F and 3.51P

Semen In The Flask: Goldmine EbroseStetson, Kingsdale Libbys Rebel, Ipod, VinraFrost Ted, Maxton Invader, Rovins Bliss Brett,Oxton Boundless

Most Influential Bull To Date: CarrowhubbockAmerican Man, a Peerless bred bull out of aSequa Barra Shorty cow. He successfully putdairyness into the herd which was quite dualpurpose.

Best Home Bred Bull: Ballytrain Storm. Aflashy Sequa Barra Shorty light roan bull outof Ballytrain Rose 67th

Highest Showing Accolade: I have only beenshowing for two years so I would have to sayTullamore 2009 Champion In-calf heifer (born2008) with Ballytrain Diamond Rose

Hobbies Outside Farming: Huge fan of GaelicFootball. And I enjoy playing poker.

Name: Seimon Thomas

Prefix: Drisgol

Herd Size: 310Cows 260Youngstock

Location: SunnyWest Wales (WhereThe Grass AlwaysGrows!!!)

Family: WifeEleanor, ChildrenSion and Hanna(Will the JackRussell)

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Young Breeders Profiles

Name:

Cerys Jane Crank

Age:

20

Location:

Ellesmere Port

Occupation:

Internal Breeding Advisor for Cogent

Connection To Dairy Shorthorns: Family Farm

Most Memorable Showing Moment: There are threeinseparable moments

1) Winning heifer Champion at the last ever RoyalShow 2009

2) Winning Heifer Champion World Conference yearat the Royal Highland 2010

3) Winning Champion Handler and then the calfwinning Champion at the National Calf show 2010,doing the double was pretty special.

Interests/Hobbies: Showing Dairy Shorthorns andLive Music

Favourite Music/Film/Book: Love Harry Potter andTwilight, I like a mixture of Music, Before I Fall byLauren Oliver is a good book it's a little likeGroundhog Day

Describe Yourself In Five Words: Fun, Bubbly,Caring, Stubborn and Clumsy

Most Annoying Habit: Leaving things lying around

What's One Thing You Can Do Better Than AnyoneElse: I don't know about better than anyone else butI'm pretty good at bargain hunting, especially forshoes

Have You Ever Googled Yourself, If So What Did YouFind: Yes. Showing Achievements

If You Could Go Back In Time When And Why WouldYou Go: 60s. I could just see myself in a 60s dress

Favourite Joke: I do not have one. How can I, haveyou heard my dad's jokes?!

Three Things You Would Take On A Desert Island:Hair dryer, generator and my mobile phone

Name: Ed Whittle (Young Mr Whittle)

Age: 18

Location: Somerset

Occupation: Student (Socialising)

Connection To Dairy Shorthorns: Used to milkeighty Dairy Shorthorns until 2007 when all themilkers were sold but kept the youngstock forshowing and then selling as in-milk heifers

Most Memorable Showing Moment: Meeting theQueen at the Great Yorkshire Show

Interests/Hobbies: Play hockey for Taunton ValeMens 4th/3rd

Favourite Music/Film/Book: Whatever Radio 1 isoffering / Cool Runnings / Farmers Weekly

Describe Yourself In Five Words: Athletic, Loyal,Quiet

Most Annoying Habit: Biting my nails

What's One Thing You Can Do Better Than AnyoneElse: Reverse into a Convertible Saab in a Manitou

Have You Ever Googled Yourself, If So What Did YouFind: Yes. An operations director at WhitbySeafoods, York!

If You Could Go Back In Time When And Why WouldYou Go: Just before I reversed into the Convertible,just to make sure I did not do it!

Favourite Joke: Did you hear the one about themagic tractor? It went down the road and turnedinto a field!

Three Things You Would Take On A Desert Island:Ipod, BBQ and Food

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A British Livestock Pavilion was booked into the 2010Irish National Ploughing Championships.

Stands were taken by: -

• The Shorthorn Cattle Society

• Norbreck Genetics

• The Ayrshire Cattle Society

• The British Blonde Cattle Society

• The South Devon Herd Book

• The British Blue Cattle Society

Un-staffed poster displays were accommodated inrespect of The Swaledale Sheep Society, The British PigAssociation, The Galloway Cattle Society and The BritishLivestock Genetics Consortium.

Quality British Livestock was on display from theShorthorn, British Blonde and British Blue Societies.

The event was organised, on behalf of the exhibitors, bythe British Blue Cattle Society. The British LivestockPavilion comprised of a 15 x 15 metre marquee,furnished internally with animal storage, Kitchenfacilities and professionally provided Velcro-friendlywalling: The overall exhibit provided a very professionalimage for British Livestock.

The National Ploughing Championships was supportedby a gate of approximately 80,000 people, per day, whichis just short of 250,000 people attending this three dayevent. Visitors entering the British Pavilion as early as7.15 am in the morning and the last leaving between 6.30& 7.00pm in the evening. Throughout the three days thePavilion was packed with interested persons.

It has been very good to report that every piece ofpublicity material taken to the event was handed out,with each of the exhibitors receiving a healthy number ofpersonally interested contacts.

Following the event, exhibitors have commented thatthere has been very positive follow up, with SwaledaleSheep orders being finalised and very positive interestbeing demonstrated in Shorthorn,Ayrshire, Blonde, South Devon and BlueCattle. With regard to the latter, theBritish Blue sale at Moira, at the end ofOctober, resulted in 80% of purchasesbeing exported to the Republic of Ireland.

The event was not without its “moments!”Persistent rain on the Tuesday, followedby heavy rain on Wednesday afternoonand Wednesday night, resulted in thestand flooding to a depth ofapproximately 8 inches. It was thennecessary to evacuate the livestockovernight on the Wednesday: However,the very concerted efforts by the showauthorities resulted in free straw and thelivestock were back on their stand by8am, ready to receive the final day'svisitors.

In conclusion, once again, this has been a first-class shopwindow for British livestock, its value being reflected infirm business taking place following the event.

The general consensus of exhibitors was that it was oneof the most successful export events they had all beeninvolved in and regretted very much, the attitude ofUKTI, over recognising the event for a TAP Grant. Thatsaid, the majority of exhibitors were very grateful forSOLO Grants, which many had applied for and received.

Subject, obviously,to economicc i r c u m s t a n c e s ,which includesGrant Aid, therewas a strong desireto repeat theexercise in futureyears.

Main sponsor EBLEX with very generous support byBritish Livestock Genetics Consortium Ltd

John Fleming (OrganiserBritish Livestock Pavilion)

The Cattle on the ShorthornSociety stand provided by P Jand Martin Kelly included aBeef Shorthorn Cow and calfand a dairy Shorthorn heifer.PJ and Martin did a great jobhelping with the standthroughout the three daysand everyone on the standwas very grateful to Martinwho had to evacuate all thelivestock from the marquee at2.00am one morning as thewater was rising in themarquee and threatening toflood the pens.

Irish National Ploughing Championships 2010Athy - Republic of Ireland (21-23 September)

The Event is always well attended - despite the mud

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We started the tour at the Price-Jones', who themselves havebeen keen supporters of Teasdale Tours for the last few years.After a very welcome BBQ, washed down by a small amount ofapple juice it was off to look round the cows. The Dee herdwas established when David and Liz decided to switch awayfrom the black and whites and it has never looked back. Daviduses a mix of bulls from pure to more Holstein type to producethe kind of cow he likes and works for him. Looking round thecows we could all see a great herd has developed.

The young stock is Liz's domain and all age groups were in fineform with some very exciting calves for the future.

We then headed to Albrighton Manor which was to be homefor the next few days. It was a very impressive place, with itsown unique way of keeping our mature members fit- howmany steps were there to your room Deirdre and Mary? Themembers of the party who were concerned with hydrationslevels met at the bar, where they quickly learnt to head to thebar long before rehydration was needed. Luckily we hadquality control herself, Alex Wilkes, with us making sure theglasses had been cleaned to standard.

That evening we headed on our first coach trip to Ellesmereand the new home of the Wainwright family. Here we weresupposed to be joined by the members of the North Midlandsregion who were very conspicuous by their absence, but wehad the company of both society president and vice presidentso we felt slightly special. The Wainwrights have a small herdof shorthorns alongside a herd of black and whites and somegreat daughters of Winbrook King Henry. We were then shownthe new parlour development which both the family and themilk recorder couldn't wait to be up and running. We finishedthe evening with a fantastic supper and a little liquidrefreshment.

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Teasdale Tours 2010Visit North Wales and Shropshire

Every year it comes round very fast and it never seems 12 months since the last. Sohere it came again, this year starting in North Wales and then heading into Shropshire.

Winbrook King Henry Daughter at the Wainwrights

Dee Autumn by Hooton Fair Esteem

The next morning started with the tradition of a quick dip forsome before heading off on the coach to David Winnington andfamily and the Rantonhall herd. Here we were to see pure cowsdoing their job very well and lasting forever. This was a herd builtround some great cow families.

After a fabulous lunch it was back on the road and off to ActonScott Museum. This was a great opportunity for many members torelive their youth and reminisce over machines they had ownedand driven. It was also good to see the shorthorn cows here.

Next we moved onto a very interesting tour of Wroxeter Winerywhere we all learnt a lot more about a product very close to manyhearts. This was followed by a great tasting session and supper. Onarrival back to the hotel a small section of the party decided tosample the delights of the local pub.

Saturday saw the dawning of a wet and miserable day, butundeterred our tourists set on their way to the home of RogerEvans (everyone's favourite contributor to the Dairy Farmer) andhis family. We saw some good shorthorn cows, many originatingfrom the Maxton herd, amongst the black and whites. The onlything that tried to out do the cows was the fantastic scenery. Onceagain we were stocked up with great cakes to keep us going for anhour or two.

Next we were back to picturesque Ludlow for a look round thetown and a spot of lunch (some were served quicker than others!)and a little liquid refreshment. Then back on the coach to theNejay herd of Neil and Jayne Madeley. The cows here seemed towant to huddle for warmth, but we saw a lot of good cows thatwere obviously working hard. We also saw some very excitingyoung stock which was to be on sale at Chelford in June.

After another great afternoon tea (is there no end to the numberof times this tour party can eat in a day), we went to the historicsights of Ironbridge (those who stayed out of the pub that is.)Then just in case we hadn't eaten enough we headed to the pubfor a great meal.

Sunday morning saw us heading for a themed train ride and backinto the 70's, they even had a live band at the station for us to jigto. Sam Wilson also got in touch with his feminine side eying updresses to buy-we thought blue was just his colour.

Then we were off to Worcester races, yet again we didn't see theregular race goers for dust. The rest of us just backed a few geegees, drank a bit of pimms and soaked in the atmosphere,unfortunately no one really made their fortune. From the races itwas back to the pub (I feel a theme coming on here!) this time itwas to the Riverside and an equally fantastic meal. On arrival backat the hotel we went to the bar for the customary final nightdrinks.

By now time had flown onto Monday morning and we headed tothe Rodway herd of the Vice President Graham Madeley. The cowswere ideally situated for viewing but as we added an extra coat wefelt sorry for them as they appeared a little chilly.

Apparently we were the practise run for the world conferenceparty and we were sure they would not be disappointed. Wewitnessed quite a lot of foreign genetics in this herd which Grahamwas expertly blending together. Unfortunately some of our tourmembers were cut short here to attend Roy Whittles funeral but Ihave it on good authority the rest of the party saw a lot of goodyoung stock and as usual were well fed. That brings the tour to aclose, thanks again to all our host farms, to the organiser himselfMr J Teasdale and all that is left to say is if you haven't been on atour yet, make it happen you will have a great time

Wendy Young

Rantonall Dainty Princess EX91 by R/My Joy

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Hand Milking at Acton Scott Museum

Maxton Cow at Roger Evans

Nejay Princess

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Come Blow Your VuvuzelaOver 2 years of planning eventually came to fruition on Wednesday 23rd

June 2010 when delegates from 10 Countries arrived in Edinburgh for the

start of the 13th World Shorthorn Conference. It was good to meet up with

many old friends as well as many others people I hadn't met previously.

Thanks to the sterling efforts of our travel agent Carolyne Cree, all thedelegates were met and transferred from their various arrival places to thehotel. Carolyne's organisational skills ensured that the following two weekswith delegate joining and leaving all over the place, went without a hitch,thank you Carolyne.

Scottish Parliament - The first evening we all attended a reception at theScottish Parliament hosted by the MEP John Lamont followed by a buffetat the Holiday Inn Edinburgh which was to be our home for the next 6 days.

Highland Show - Thursday morning was the first day of the Royal HighlandShow and the judging of the Beef Shorthorn Classes. The Beef Shorthornsprovided the largest entry of any cattle breed at the show with 115 entriesand there was quality cattle throughout the classes finishing with the judgeFinlay McGowan selecting as his champion the senior bull ElliottBodaceous owned by Geoff Riby from Stonehills, Bridlington.

Beef Shorthorns - The crowd of spectators round the ring for the judgingwas a pleasure to see. It was Geoff's first time showing at the RoyalHighland and obviously he hadn't been counting his chickens before theyhatched but we did manage to find him accommodation for the night,tickets for the prize presentation the following night and a respectable BeefShorthorn tie to wear! Congratulations Geoff. Later in the afternoon in thePentland Pavilion we were pleased to introduce Mike Keeble who spoke fora few minutes about his book “Shorthorn - A Breed of Influence in a Worldof Opportunity” which he had written specially for the World Conferenceand which had been generously sponsored by Mr Michael Foljambe ofOsberton Estates. A copy of the book with a personal plaque had beengiven to all delegates to remind them of their participation in the 13thWorld Shorthorn Conference.

Dairy Shorthorns - The next day was the judging of the Dairy Shorthornclasses and again the exhibitors had provided a wonderful display of DairyShorthorn cattle with over 50 entries. The judge Gwyndaf James eventuallyfinding his champion in Graham Madeley's Rodway Sonnchein 15th.Graham then went on to further honours by winning the inter breedprogeny class for animals by the same sire with his group of 3 sired byKingsdale Libby's Rebel. Libby's Rebel is an American bred bull so DavidKendall, Secretary of the American Milking Shorthorn Society must havebeen feeling very pleased with the outcome. David was over for the firstpart of the World Conference tour and had earlier in the week judged theCheshire County show.

Gala Dinner - On the Friday evening we held the opening gala dinner andprize presentation in the President's marquee on the Royal HighlandShowground. We were welcomed by pipers from the Scots GuardAssociation who then piped in the haggis which Arthur Lawrence dulyaddressed with great gusto. We were delighted to welcome some of oursponsors to the dinner and what a great sight it was to see over 230 peoplesitting down at a Shorthorn dinner. We were very grateful to the RoyalHighland Show who had very kindly provided the use of the President'sMarquee for this prestigious event.

Saturday was a slightly more leisurely day with delegates free to explorethe sights of Edinburgh. Catriona Henderson provided some of thedelegates with an interesting tour of the city whilst some of the morededicated showgoers spent another day at the show.

Delegates at the Scottish Parliament Building

Beef Shorthorns at the Royal Highland Show

Dairy Interbreed Group

Arthur Lawrence addressing the Haggis

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Buccleuch Estate - Sunday June 27th saw us hit the roadfor the start of our farm tours. The first stop wasBuccleuch Estates, home of the Earl of Buccleuch and avery extensive and interesting farming operation. The Bowhill Estate runsto 8,000 acres with 500 suckler cows including 100 Angus cross Shorthorncows put to the Beef Shorthorn bull. The Estate manager Drew Guthriegave us a conducted coach tour round the estate and his knowledge of theoperation was very impressive. Our President James Playfair Hannay haddevised a cunning way of getting people back on the bus. He had recentlyreturned from a visit to South Africa with a present of a Vuvuzela. His initialfeeble attempt to blow it was a sufficient call to return to the coaches. Itwasn't the last time we heard the vuvuzela over the following 10 days andJames's lungs obviously got stronger as the week progressed.

Tofts Herd - We then continued on to Morebattle Tofts, home of the WorldShorthorn President Mr James Playfair-Hannay. Following our first hogroast lunch of the tour we were treated to a ride up the foothills of theCheviot hills to see Playfair farms' Angus and Shorthorn cattle grazing thesteep hillsides and also to see the breathtaking views across the Kale valley.This is very much a family affair and Debbie, Anna and Robert made us verywelcome.

The afternoon visit did spare we little Englanders the agony of having towatch the World Cup live on the television but the erratic 3G phone signalwas enough to inform us of the dreadful news being played out inBloemfontein. Germany 4 England 1 and a swift exit from the World Cup.Our feelings of deflation and dejection elicited little sympathy from ourScottish counterparts. Our Colleagues from Argentina, Uruguay and Brazilmeanwhile were celebrating their continued success towards the Quarterfinals.

Glamis Castle and Glenisla - Monday 28th June and we headed north fromEdinburgh to visit Glamis Castle the childhood home of Queen Elizabeththe Queen Mother and reputedly the castle where Macbeth murdered KingDuncan. Leaving the castle we travelled further north towards Glenisla andthe well known herd of Shorthorns owned by Major John Gibb and hisdaughter Catriona. You would never pass this farm on the way to anywhereelse you have to go specifically to find it as the road past the farm meandersfurther up the glen. The sun shone, the scenery was breathtaking and thecattle were a picture Major Gibb's protestations of drought conditions andlack of grass met with smiles of disbelief from our Southern Continentvisitors. A team of helpers provided us with a very welcome lunch and acompetition to guess the weight of one of the Glenisla cows provided someinteresting answers before the winner, Mr David Dickie accepted his prizewith his weight of 784 Kg.

On our way back to Edinburgh we stopped off to view the Reekie Linn fallsand were joined by the Royal Highland Show judge, Finlay McGowan whoshowed us some of his Luing cattle on the roadside. We stopped at theQueensferry Hotel overlooking the Forth railway bridge for dinner beforewending our way back to Edinburgh.

Tuesday 29th June and time to depart Edinburgh.

Dunsyre and Lochawe - After checking out and loading the luggage we leftfor the short journey South to Lanark to the Dunsyre herd of Carey andHilary Coombs. Carey keeps 100 Beef shorthorn cows on a very commercialbasis, calving his heifers at 21/2 years of age The farm sees 40 to 50 inchesof rainfall but the cows are still outwintered and fed grass silage.

Chapelton - After lunch we headed west towards Castle Douglas, the homeof the famous Chapelton herd of Beef Shorthorns. The old establishedChapelton herd which had exported Shorthorns all over the world had beenwiped out by foot and mouth disease in 2001 but Donald set aboutrestocking the herd with embryos from Canada helped by the Canadianbreeder Rolly Bateman.

Shorthorn at Morebattle Tofts

The Magical Glamis Castle

Shorthorns at Glenisla

Dunsyre Shorthorns

Chapelton Shorthorns

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The rapid rise of the Chapelton herd back to the top is atestament to Donald's commitment, his herdsmanRobert Grierson's stockmanship and his friend Rolly

Bateman's embryo programme.

It was a pleasure to see this herd looking so well with the dark days of 2001way behind us The evening hospitality was superb with Emma and the restof the family providing a wonderful meal.

During the vote of thanks Charles Dawney recalled how when he was astudent one of his friends invited him to see Jim (Donald's father) Biggar'sfarm and how impressed he had been by the cattle and the farmer - bothhad been incredibly good natured. Charles then went back to Argentina andstarted his own Shorthorn herd and was now back at Chapelton after allthose years. It is stories like this which make the importance of the WorldShorthorn Conference so real and worthwhile. We departed at the end ofanother beautiful sunny day for our overnight stay at Carlisle.

Lowther Shorthorns - Wednesday morning was a short drive down the roadto the Lowther Estates where we were greeted with bucks fizz, croissantsand home made cakes before looking at the relatively new herd of BeefShorthorns in the beautiful parkland of the Lowther estate. Shorthorns hadbeen on the estate from 1820 to 1950 and following Foot and Mouth in 2001Charles Lowther decided to re stock the farm with Beef Shorthorns.

Charles has made an impressive start with his new herd and is alreadymaking his presence felt in the showring and at Beef Shorthorn sales. Theunusual architecture of some of the old farm buildings was something toadmire and added to the beauty of this old farm steading.

Hadrians Wall - We left Lowther to travel eastwards along the line ofHadrian's wall, built in AD 122 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep outthe marauding Pictish tribes. Lunch was taken early at the Twice BrewedInn close to Housteads Fort and the excellent steak pie was for some just amouthful too much after the recently consumed home made cakes. A shortvisit to Housteads Fort was just long enough for the Secretary and his wifeto briefly remember their honeymoon here on Hadrian's wall some 30 yearsago - whoever said romance was dead!.

Marleycote Herd - We were met at Housteads by David Baynes whoescorted us from there to his dairy farm at Hexham, Northumberland.David and his family have recently shown their total commitment to thedairy industry with a massive investment in a dairy processing unit,pasteurising and bottling milk from their Dairy Shorthorn herd to sell toretail outlets throughout Northumberland and in a recently completedcattle shed and robot milking unit for the 120 cow herd. The new cattleshed was built with the comfort of the cows a prime consideration andrubber mats are used in all the cubicles.. The whole operation is very mucha family affair with son Richard looking after the dairy herd and his brotherPaul looking after the milk processing unit. David overseas the wholeoperation and lends his hand to anything which needs doing (at least that'swhat he told us). Richard has very definite views about the type of cows hewants to breed with good udders, good feet and dairy character of primeimportance. The cattle at Marleycote were certainly displaying thesecharacteristics. A very interesting visit was completed with another hogroast on another beautiful summer's evening.. We journeyed on to ourovernight stay at York.

Upsall Herd - The following morning we visited the oldest Beef Shorthornherd in the Country at Upsall Castle, Thirsk, owned by the HonourableGerald Turton.

The herd was established in 1909 by Gerald's great uncle, Sir EdmundTurton. Gerald, a former North Yorkshire County Councillor, comes from apolitical family his father being Sir Robin Turton, Lord Tranmire who was aConservative MP for 45 years representing Thirsk and Malton.

Donald and family with Grace and Charles Dawney

Lowther Shorthorns Grazing the Estate

Marleycote Herd's New Facilities

Cattle at Upsall

Hadrians Wall

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Gerald's cattle have been sold throughout the length andbreadth of the country and have been responsible forthe creation of several new herds. He is very keen on theuse of performance recording as a means to select the best genetics in hisherd and last year won the EBLEX award for the most improved BeefShorthorn herd in the Country awarded to the herd showing the greatestgenetic gain for commercial traits over a 12 month period. Gerald's cattlewere a picture grazing the lush grassland round the castle.

Lunch was an occasion not to be missed as Gerald and Alex hosted all thedelegates in the splendour of Upsall Castle. It is a tribute to Gerald and hisfamily that Upsall Castle, part of our Country's rich heritage has beenmaintained in such splendid condition. Our Canadian delegates informed usthat this was in fact a National holiday for them as it was Canada Day andthey duly gave us a rendition of “O Canada“ on the steps of Upsall Castle.This was another of those moments which make these trips so memorableand personal. The afternoon was free time for people to explore the old cityof York.

Osberton Estate - Friday 2nd July saw us depart York to travel to EastAnglia. We stopped en route at Thaymars Ice Cream parlour. The farmbusiness diversified over 20 years ago and started producing ice creamfrom some of the milk produced from their 90 cow herd. The ice creambusiness proved so successful that the farm and cows were eventually soldand the ice cream is now made from milk supplied by the local DairyShorthorn herd of Mr John Hayward.

It was here that we were also pleased to meet Mr Michael Foljambe of theOsberton Estate who had so generously sponsored the production of thebook “Shorthorn a Breed of Influence”.

Podehole Shorthorns - We continued our journey down Country to arriveat Podehole Farm, Peterborough the home of the Horrell family. Charlesand Sally provided us with two classes of heifers to judge which allowed allthe different Countries to have their say on what type of cattle best suitedtheir different systems. Whilst the fundamental structural correctness of ananimal is the same whatever the system there are considerable variationsin the type of animal people are looking for. There was a noticeablevariation in the overall size, degree of muscling, and thickness of bonewhich delegates were looking for but sometimes the variation was morepronounced between individual delegates rather than between differentCountries.

After another delicious lunch we looked round the impressive PodeholeHerd, established in 1977, has quickly established itself as a leading herd inthe breed and the top priced bull at last year's Stirling sale, sold for14,000gns, was Podehole Beefeater from the Podehole Herd.

It was another interesting afternoon as we saw the gravel extraction takingplace on the farm and the 6 miles of hedges and 10,000 trees which havebeen planted on the farm as part of their conservation programme. Wemoved on from Podehole just a few miles down the road, en route to theEast of England Showground, to see James Coward's impressive collectionof vintage agricultural machines.

The East of England showground and the Horrell family provided us with asumptuous evening meal and the evening entertainment was provided, in adegree of self indulgence from the Secretary, by the Bolsterstone MaleVoice Choir, of which I have been a member for over 40 years.

It was a very special night for me personally to bring together two of mygreatest interests in life, Shorthorn cattle and Male Voice Choir singing andI have to admit to a tear in my eye when I very proudly introduced thechoir.

I hope the delegates enjoyed the concert as much as I enjoyed being partof the performance. It also proved to be an exciting and emotional night forour Uruguayan delegates as Uruguay eventually beat Ghana on penalties toprogress to the semi finals of the World Cup.

Michael Foljambe enjoying one of Thaymars ice creams

Judging the Heifers at Podehole

Shorthorns from the Podehole Herd

Frank and the Bolsterstone Choir entertain

The Hon Gerald Turton and delegates

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We left the East of England Showground after a verylong but enjoyable day for the short journey to the hotelat Huntingdon.

Twells Herd - The next morning, Saturday 3rd July, we travelled toSnetterton to see the famous Twells herd of dairy Shorthorns owned by Timand Anne Wyatt and son Jonathon. Genetics from the Twells herd havebeen used all over the world and some of the dairy delegates were veryinterested to see the descendants of animals they themselves had used.

Like many of our other host farmers the Wyatts had other livestockinterests as well as cattle and they were celebrating a recent winner at theNewmarket races. The horses also proved popular with some of thedelegates.

Groveland Shorthorns - After another splendid lunch we departed furtherEast towards Norwich and the Groveland farm of Brian Filby. Brian farms600 acres of land in East Anglia with pedigree Beef Shorthorns andpedigree Simmentals as well as 300 cross bred suckler cows run on a verycommercial basis. Brian also farms 5000 acres of land in Australia.

Part of the land he farms in Norfolk is rented from Lord and Lady Walpoleof the Wolterton Estate the seat of our first Prime Minister Robert Walpolein 1721. As well as the cattle and arable Brian and his family also have afruit farm and retail outlet selling meat and fruit produced on the farmdirect to the consumer.

After a trailer ride around the stock and a look round Wolterton Hallescorted by the current Lord Walpole we drove back to Groveland Fruitfarm to where the strawberries are produced in huge poly tunnels. As wellas a pick your own enterprise, the Filby's also supply local supermarketswith fresh strawberries. From start to finish it was a very impressiveoperation and yes we sampled some of the very fresh strawberries beforeheading back to Huntingdon for the night.

The 4th of July as everyone knows is Independence Day and after somefree time to look round Cambridge and have a punt on the river, a visit tothe only American War Cemetry in the UK at Madingley seemed a fittingway to celebrate this event. The attempt by the Secretary to lead thesinging of the Star Spangled Banner was probably better in the conceptionthan the delivery but it was a brave attempt by our US delegates.

Croxton Park - We left the War Cemetary for the short journey toCroxtonpark to see the Beef Shorthorn herd owned by Alan and JoyBowkett and managed by Estate Manager Dan Bull. The estate isorganically farmed and supports native breeds of sheep and pigs as well asthe pedigree herd of Beef shorthorns.

After looking round the cattle in the beautiful grounds surrounding thehouse we enjoyed some welcome refreshment and then a surprise tripround the formal gardens of Croxtonpark. Our host Joy Bowkett showed usround the three walled gardens which were a delight to see and beautifullytended by the three full time gardeners.

Wavendon Herd - We left Huntingdon the next morning and made our wayto Olney, Buckinghamshire, to the farm of Christopher Marler.Christopher's enthusiasm for his animals, both domestic and exotic isinfectious. The pride he has in his Beef Shorthorns is evident in the cattlewe saw which grazed over the fence from some more exotic creatures.

Our antipodean friends were obviously surprised to see white wallabiesflourishing in Buckinghamshire. The Gayale cows, white yaks and Llamasshowed almost as much interest in their visitors as we did in them. Directlyopposite the house Christopher's waterfowl were proudly preeningthemselves for the visitors, and the array of birds in the aviary was certainlya sight to see with the Scarlet Ibis and the Bald Eagle being particularlyphotogenic.

Strawberry lines at Groveland Farm

Cows and Calves at Croxton Park

The Beautiful Walled Garden at Croxton Park

Twells Dairy Shorthorns

Wolterton Hall

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Our visit concluded with a look round Christopher'soffice and private museum. His enthusiasm and pridewere here for all to see and what a privilege it was to seeit.

After a lovely lunch in the village hall we left for our afternoon visit toWoburn Abbey House and Deer Park before continuing on to Stratford uponAvon which was to be our final resting place for the tour.

Rodway Herd - Tuesday 6th July was going to be a special day by anystretch of the imagination. A morning visit to Graham Madeley's organicdairy herd followed by a trip to London for a reception at St James's Palacehosted by our Patron Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.

The coaches were greeted at Rodway Manor by a guard of honour from TheLight Company of the Loyal Newport Volunteers and the ladies wereentertained with a floral demonstration by Graham's sister Jean Madeley.

Graham's organic milk is sold to the local cheese making factory at Beltonand samples of the product were on offer. The Royal Highland championcould be seen in her working clothes grazing with the other members of thisfine dairy herd. Graham has successfully introduced Danish Red SwedishRed, Illawarra, Ayrshire and Red Holstein blood in to his herd to achieve thetype of dairy cow he is looking to breed. After an early lunch provided byShirley Madeley and helpers the coaches left for the trip back to the hotelfor a quick change before moving on to London for the evening reception.

St James's Palace

Whilst the coaches were travelling to London James Playfair-Hannay andmyself were travelling by train in the advance party to prepare for the visitto St James's Palace - a journey not without incident. After leaving mybriefcase in the taxi taking us to the station we had to call another taxi veryswiftly with the immortal words “follow that cab”. After successfullyretrieving the case we turned round back to the station where James, in hiskilt and sporran, and me in my whistle and flute hotfooted it intoLeamington Spa station and caught the train in the nick of time. Thecoaches arrived spot on time and the delegates enjoyed a glass of wine andcanapés, listening to the Oberon String Quartet, whilst waiting for HerRoyal Highness to arrive.

After introductions to the organising committee and the introductoryspeeches, Her Royal Highness was introduced to all the delegatesindividually. Her knowledge of cattle and of the Countries of our delegateswas truly impressive and she seemed very much at ease chatting toeveryone. One of our delegates Malcolm Douglas from Australia had keptthe party entertained for the previous two weeks and wasn't about to let asmall thing like a title of Her Royal Highness get in the way of a good story.Princess Anne was suitably amused.

As we left the Palace for an evening meal the euphoria of meeting PrincessAnne turned to consternation for the Uruguyan delegates who needed tofind a television to Watch Uruguay play The Netherlands in the World CupSemi Final. It might not have been a very big screen but Apple's iphonecame to the rescue. Unfortunately Uruguay lost 3:2 to the Netherlands. Wearrived back in Stratford very late at night after a truly memorable day.

Conference

Wednesday 7th July was the opening day of the actual Conference at theAlveston Manor Hotel Stratford upon Avon. Lesley Lewin our Conferenceorganiser had supervised the setting up of the conference hall which hadbeen done overnight. The graphics alongside the screen, produced by AlanPeedle of Acstede Design gave a very professional look to the Conferencestage. The high quality of the speakers interspersed with Country reportsfrom member organisations provided a very interesting two daysConference which is reported in more detail elsewhere in this journal.

Dairy Shorthorns grazing at Rodway

The Newport Light Infantry

Scarlet Ibis at Christopher Marlers Collection

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal welcomes the Delegates

Malcolm entertains Her Royal Highness

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Gala Dinner

Following the gala dinner on Thursday evening we had theopportunity to dance the night away to the music from “BigAgenda.” Caroline Burbidge who is responsible for Beef Shorthornregistrations in the office is the vocalist and provided us with awonderful finish to the 13th World Shorthorn Conference. We hadtwo weeks without a drop of rain, the sun shone, the cattle grazedand the shorthorns looked a picture in some of the wonderfulsettings we visited.

We were very grateful to the organising committee and all theother people, too numerous to mention who worked so hard tomake this Conference such a success. All the host farmersprovided us with such interesting and varied visits as well as someincredible hospitality. Theresa Duggan provided a first classtranslation service for our South American delegates and CatrionaHenderson made the coach journeys much more interesting withher commentaries on route.

We are also indebted to our sponsors without who this could nothave happened. It was a pleasure to welcome so many delegateshere to the UK and very encouraging to see so many young peopleamongst those delegates. I hope they enjoyed their visit and I lookforward to seeing everyone again in New Zealand in 2013.

Conference Venue, Alverston Manor

Mike Keeble opens the World Shorthorn Conference

Sponsors of the 2010 World Shorthorn Conference

British Livestock GeneticsHarrison and HetheringtonQMSUK Sire ServicesFarmers GuardianBlue MerleAcstede DesignMarshallsPedigree Cattle ServicesJ FanshaweEast Coast VinersMr StallardMr and Mrs B Landers

Mr Michael FoljambeCalltech-CrystalyxEblexMorrisonsRoyal Highland Agricultural SocietyUnited AuctionsPfizer Shepherd PublishingMr S ChaplinMr C HorrellEast of England ShowgroundNordic StarCogentIAE

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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2010Champion Reserve Hon. Mention

Marleycote Peggy 10thMr & Mrs IL Harries

Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Partners

Rodway Jenna 2nd Mr G Madeley

Class 1 CALF BORN IN 2010 - 8 entries

(1) Cotonhall Duchess Ann 11thMr R Kite

(3) Cotonhall Joy 3rdMr R Kite

(2) Cotonhall DairymaidMr R Kite

Class 2 CALF BORN 01/07/09 TO 31/12/09 - 6 entries

(1) Cotonhall StarletMr R Kite

(3) Rodway Marcia 28thMr G Madeley

(2) Dee Autumn Rose 5thD & L Price Jones

Class 3 CALF BORN 01/01/09 TO 30/06/09 - 11 entries

(1) Churchroyd Heather 48thIRG Collins & Prtns

(3) Cotonhall BaronessMr R Kite

(2) Cotonhall EbonyMr R Kite

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2010Class 4 HEIFER IN MILK TO FIRST CALVING - 5 entries

(1) Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4thMr E Crank

(3) Gelli Rudolph HazelMr & Mrs I L Harries

(2) Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29thIRG Collins & Prtns

Class 5 COW BORN IN 2007 HAVING HAD 2 CALVINGS - 1 entry

(1) Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Prtns

Class 6 COW BORN IN 2006

(1) Rodway Jenna 2ndMr G Madeley

(3) Earlsgift Lady Walton 5thMr E Crank

(2) Rodway Sonnschein 15thMr G Madeley

Class 7 COW BORN IN 2005 - 5 entries

(1) Marleycote Peggy 10thMr & Mrs I L Harries

(3) Rodway Melody 2ndMr G Madeley

(2) Nejay Erin 2ndMr N Madeley

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PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2010Class 8 COW BORN IN 2004 - 1 entry


Class 9 COW BORN BEFORE 1st JANUARY 2004 - 3 entries

(1) Rodway Marie 62ndMr G Madeley

(3) Churchroyd Kirklevington 5thIRG Collins & Prtns


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Class 10 SCENIC PHOTO INCLUDING ONE OR MORE DAIRY

SHORTHORN CATTLE - 14 entries

(3) JA & WA Young(2) JA & WA Young

(1) J Robinson

All World Red CowPhoto CompetitionThe All World Red Cow Photo Competition, organized bythe Crazy Cow magazine in Australia has become anannual competition to find the best photographs of redand white cows from four countries, and is described inthe following pages printed courtesy of Crazy Cowmagazine.

The judging was done as in previous years by each countryplacing the animals, excluding the entry from their owncountry. The points are then added up to give an overallwinner and the results of the judging from each of thecountries involved were as follows:

Dry Heifer - Final placings

1st Aus, 2nd NZ, 3rd UK, 4th US, 5th Can

Individual Country placingsAustralia 1st NZ, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th CanCanada 1st US, 2nd Aus, 3rd UK, 4th NZUnited Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th CanUnited States 1st NZ, 2nd Aus, 3rd UK, 4th CanNew Zealand 1st UK, 2nd Aus, 3rd Can, 4th US

2 to 3yrs final placing - Australia and US tied on points andon equal number of 1st 2nds and 3rds so a deciding judgehad the final say.

Result 2 to 3yrs

1st US, 2nd Aus, 3rd UK, 4th NZ, 5th Can

Individual Country placingsAustralia 1st UK, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th CanCanada 1st US, 2nd Aus, 3rd NZ, 4th UKUnited Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd NZ, 3rd US, 4th CanUnited States 1st Aus, 2nd NZ, 3rd UK, 4th CanNew Zealand 1st US, 2nd UK, 3rd Aus, 4th Can

4 to 5yrs final placings

1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th Can, 5th NZ

Individual Country placingsAustralia 1st US, 2nd UK, 3rd NZ, 4th CanCanada 1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th NZUnited Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th CanUnited States 1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd Can, 4th NZNew Zealand 1st UK, 2nd Can, 3rd Aus, 4th US

Aged Cow final placings

1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd UK, 4th NZ, 5th Can

Individual Country placingsAustralia 1st US, 2nd NZ, 3rd UK, 4th CanCanada 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th UKUnited Kingdom 1st Aus, 2nd US, 3rd NZ, 4th CanUnited States 1st UK, 2nd Aus, 3rd NZ, 4th CanNew Zealand 1st Aus, 2nd UK, 3rd US, 4th Can

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Sec: Mrs. Jenny M. Holt, South View, Hutton Roof, Carnforth, Lancs. LA6 2PF

Tel: (01524) 271584 Mob: 07774 972906 Fax: (01524) 271768 E-mail: [email protected]

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Class 1 - Best Large Herd1st GA.& DW Dent Winbrook Herd2nd WH.& KM Robinson Strickley Herd3rd AH Ritson Ireby Herd

Class 2 - Best Small Herd1st S.Armstrong Moorriggs2nd M.J.Dobson Oakthwaite3rd I. Coulthard Briscoll

Class 3 - Young Stock(Large Herds)1st C.Hall Winchester2nd WH & KM Robinson Strickley3rd GA & DW Dent Winbrook

Class 4 - Young Stock (Small Herds)1st S.Armstrong Moorriggs2nd S.Wilson Screel3rd I. Coulthard Briscoll

Class 5 - Best Heifer In Calf1st Strickley Starlet 103rd WH & KM. Robinson2nd Nejay JD Anne I. Coulthard3rd Ireby Lady Laura A.H Ritson

Class 6 - Best Heifer In Milk1st Briscol Tiger Lily 4 I.Coulthard2nd Strickley Annabella 140th WH & KM Robinson3rd Gibbs Hill Rosebud D. Jackson

North West Herds Competition Results 2010

Judge Wendy Young

Class 7 - Best Cow To Have Calved Twice Not Eligible For Class 101st Winbrook Digitalis 2nd N & C Barker2nd Winbrook Vi 114 GA & DW Dent3rd Winbrook Jill 14 GA & DW Dent

Class 8 - Best Progeny Of One Bull1st Marleycote Luckys Man C Hall2nd Winbrook King Albert GA & DW Dent3rd Nejay Prince WH & KM Robinson

Class 9 - Best Bull On Production And Inspection1st Nejay Amazon WH & KM Robinson 2nd Winbrook Marmaduke GA & DW Dent 3rd Breckney Gregory S Wilson

Class 9a - Best Bull On Inspection Only1st Breckney Gregory S Wilson 2nd Nejay Amazon WH & KM Robinson 3rd Marleycote Luckys Man C Hall

Class 10 - Best Cow On Production And Inspection1st Cotley Graceful Lady 832nd Cotley Anne 46 AH Ritson3rd Strickley Pansy WH & KM Robinson

Class 10a - Best Cow On Inspection Only1st Winbrook Cactus GA.& DW.Dent2nd Winbrook Peerless Rose GA.& DW.Dent3rd Strickley Pansy WH.& KM.Robinson

Next it was on to Sam Wilson's with Samantha doingmost of the entertaining as the men were in fullswing silaging. Although few in numbers, there weresome great young stock here and very dairy, wellbalanced calves.

I was very pleased and privileged tobe invited to judge the North WestHerds Competition and it was nicefor James and I to have a few daysout of the rat race and see somegreat cows in spectacularsurroundings. We headed up onSunday evening to the Teasdalefamily and luckily made it just intime for the religious trip to TheSteamboat Inn. Next morning saw usheading off to Stranrar withchauffeur John, a trip that didn'tstart too well as we had a glancingcrash pulling out of the drive.However with this behind useverything seemed to go well.

The first herd to view was of MauriceRobinson, a new entrant to thecompetition and what a good start itwas. They have a very balanced herd of cows withgreat legs and feet. The progeny of Whitefall'sCrusader were big, framey cows that looked milky.

The young stock also didn't disappoint, which isperhaps as well when I had walked a mile along thecoast to see them (and most people know I don't dowalking!) They were well grown and stretchy with alot of promise for the future.

North West Herd Competition 2010

Judges Report - Wendy Young

Maurice Robinsons Youngstock

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The 'old girl' Cotley Graceful Lady was still lookingwell after 9 calves; I was particularly impressed withher width throughout. Next we moved to a relativelynew herd of Thomas Moscrop who was runningshorthorns alongside a very impressive herd ofFriesians. Although small in numbers at the momentI felt they were doing a good enough job for him togrow in the future-if only he could get a heifer calf!Here I saw a very stylish General Jack daughter anda very tidy 2nd calver Ireby Lady Laura 3, a very longcow by Dunham Resolution. Next, as if to go to thefar extreme, we moved onto the Ritson's at Ireby, afamily that has been associated with shorthorns for agreat number of years. Here I couldn't believe howthey remembered where all the young stock were.Again it was an in calf heifer by General Jack thatstood out (you will being to think that I am biased).The bulling heifers were in great order and a largevariety of bulls had been used. In the milking herdthere were a few different types, with some moderndairy individuals coming through in the youngercows.

In the milking herd, the older cows that had formedthe basis of the new herd when restocking were stillgoing strong and looking like there was still plenty oflife left in them. Again they were a very mobile herd,not the biggest cows but good open frames. Theyoung bull Ireby Panorama looked to have a greatfuture being very open ribbed and dairy like.

On Tuesday it was time to travel back into Englandand first stop was to Irene Coulthard, here theshorthorns had been separated from their black andwhite herd mates, making for easier viewing. Theanimal standing out in the young stock was a fairlyrecent addition Nejay JD Anne who has fitted in welland showed a lot of promise. In the milking herd itwas clear they had to perform well against their blackand white counterparts. Here there was a milkingheifer, Briscol Tiger Lily a Winbrook King Henrydaughter that could have graced any show ring thissummer very successfully.

Breckney Gregory

Weaverdale Molly

Ireby Pansy by Shalama Fireman Red

There were some good, framey, productive daughtersof Cotley Custodian here, which look to be doing areally good job.

After a night in a superb bed and breakfast it was offto Chris Halls.

Young stock at Halls

The young stock here were a fantastic, balancedgroup of dairy heifers all by Marleycote Lucky Man,who himself was in fine form, a very long bull. Theyoung cows by Winbrook Vinnie also stood out herethe majority of which had great udders.

Cotley Graceful Lady

The stock bull Breckney Gregory looked fantasticwith great power, length and stretch.

We were then back to the Teasdale's stopping to lookat some of their young stock along the way. Therewere balanced groups of heifers in all age groups.

Many individuals were again looking well but myfavourite had to be a yearling by Wisconsin Red. Weleft here to join the Dobson's and spent the eveningsampling some great home made cider.

Here we were to view a great suckling herd with cowswhose longevity was phenominal with many cowsmaking it into double figures of calves. The youngstock was in great order and a credit to Michael'sattention to detail and passion for what he wasachieving.

Next we moved to another keen young man and theWoods family. There were just a few cows left here,but 2 great older cows. Here I saw a fancy calf byFradon Jet Red which was very well grown. Next wemoved onto another keen young man Phil Armstrongat Mooriggs. The quad trailer was our mode oftransport and we were glad that Phil drove a littlesteadier than George Dent! There were individuals inall ages of the young stock that stood out but inparticular the in calf heifer Mooriggs Lady Barrington.

We then moved on to Neil Barkers (well when weeventually found it!) Here we saw some good, dairyyoung stock by Goldfinger and his herd owned agreat cow Winbrook Digitalis with a fantastic udder,the width of rear udder is phenominal.

Then it was on to David Dent, all be it a little laterthan planned. We viewed the milking herd here firstand what a great herd of cows we saw, with the bestudders across the board and a great balancethroughout.

Winbrook Digitalis

Winbrook Vi 114

Mooriggs Lady Barrington

In the milking herd it was clear that a good herd wasbeing formed and the daughters of Cosmic werelooking well.

Next we were to David Jackson, his milk heifer GibbsHill Rosebud was viewed at Mooriggs, this was quiteimpressive, with a great fore udder, a heifer I thinkwill make a good cow. In the young stock a young,dairy Lady Barrington calf stood out to me.

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Longevity holding up youth!

Many individuals stood out here, as you wouldexpect, Winbrook Vi 114 a Subliem Tulip daughterand the more senior cows Winbrook Cactus andPeeress Rose were both looking on fine form. Wewere guided round the young stock by anotheryoungster, George, in his trusty four by four, Davidobviously knew I didn't do walking.

After a couple of days back at home catching up wevisited the Strickley herd to be shown around byJames. Again there were many promising young stockhere. It was good to see the oldest Redrama calveslooking very well. I also saw one of the best younganimals, an in calf heifer Strickley Starlet 103, a greatdairy heifer that was springing hard and looked tohave phenominal promise. In the herd again manyindividuals stood out, Strickley Pansy was looking aswell as I have seen her and had matured into a verypowerful cow. The young cows by Nejay prince weredeveloping into good, reliable herd cows.

Gibbs Hill Rosebud

Strickley Annabella by Prince

Nejay Amazon

I also saw a tidy milk heifer Strickley Annabella 140by Nejay Prince and Strickley Starlet 90 was lookingin fine form.

Nejay Amazon had really developed and stretched outsince I last saw him.

I would like to thank the region for asking me tojudge, thank the hosts for excellent hospitality, wethoroughly enjoyed spending time with you. I wouldjust like to end with an A to Z of your region which Ithink sums you up pretty well.

Thank you once again

Wendy

A is for Armstrong's, a family with great passion for thebreed and

B is for Brafel where John and Joe have developed a greatherd indeed

C is for the Coulthards who have some very fancyindividuals there and

D is for Dents,David and George have a quality herd throughand through.

E is for efficient secretary, Jenny Holt was second to noneand

F is for Friendship it great to be part of a breed that getsalong.

G is for Great hospitality, we could not have eaten muchmore and

H is for the Halls where the young stock stood out to thefore.

I is for Ireby were I avoided being getten by Archie's stickand

J is for Jacko whose history of the breed is very slick.

K is for Kirkbride, home to the new Robinsons on the blockand

L is for longevity

a trait other breeds really cannot afford to knock.

M is for Middlebank where Neil has a great eye for cattle and

N is for North West that houses many great types of cattle.

O is for Oakthwaite where Michaels passion for the breedcan do no wrong.

P is for potential, the young stock up here look fit andstrong.

Q is for Quota, your region has plenty of quality cowsknocking at the door.

R is for the Robinsons of Strickley whose cows are coming tothe fore.

S is for Screel, where some fantastic cows have been bredand

T is for Thomas Moscrop who would do anything for a heifercalf he said.

U is for unbelievable, like the scenery we saw and

V is for vibrancy that buzzed through the region more andmore.

W is for the Woods were the sculptor of Edward lookedpretty realistic to me.

X is for expectancy, of the great cattle I knew we would see.

Y is for the youth, the region is full of it on the ground and

Z is for the ZZZ's I caught up on while been chauffeuredaround.

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Contact:The South Wales and Mid WesternRegional Association of Shorthorn Breeders

South Wales & MidWestern Shorthorns

Secretary:Huw Evans, Heolyderi, Cwmgwili,Llanelli, SA14 6PH Tel: 07976328177Email: [email protected]

Stockgreen

E.S.EverittMoat Farm

Stock GreenRedditch

Worcs. B96 6SX01386 792267

Elkington

M.S. & EAE DaviesTroedyrhiwLlangynninSt. Clears

CarmarthenshireSA33 4JU

01994 230377

Drisgol

SVB & EA ThomasDrysgolgochLlannfyrnach

Pembs.SA35 0AT

01239 698240

Glanhirwen

G & SE JamesLlyswen Bryngwyn

Castell Newydd EmilynCeredigion SA38 9PJ

01239 711061

Wenvoe

E Reader & SonsGoldslandWenvoeCardiff

CF5 6BE02920 593223

St. Arvans

DW & GL CharlesMill Farm

Trellech GrangeChepstow

Gwent NP6 6QN01291 689359

Terrick

Mr & Mrs AJH BruntCoybal

NewquayCeredigionSA45 9TV

01545 560382

Gelli

Mr & Mrs I L HarriesGellirodyn Isaf FarmPontardulais Road

CrosshandsLlanelli

CarmarthenshireSA14 6PL

01269 844664

Marleycote Peggy 10 - from IL & E Harries - Winner of PhotographicCompetition 2010 and Reserve Champion Welsh Dairy Show 2010

Blacknuck

M PhillipsBlacknuck Farm

MaenclochogPembrokshire

SA66 7RJ01437 532471

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Section A Herd Inspection for Whatcote Cup1st SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Herd2nd IL & E Harries Gelli Herd3rd MS & EAE Davies Elkington Herd4th E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Herd

Section B Herd Production for the Ribbesford Cup1st E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Herd2nd IL & E Harries Gelli Herd3rd SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Herd4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Herd

Section C Youngstock for the Moorend Cup1st SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Herd2nd MS & EAE Davies Elkington Herd3rd K & A Joules Spalk Herd4th IL & E Harrries Gelli Herd

Section D Inspection Stock Bull for Stock Bull Cup1st E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Briars Discovery2nd SVB & EA Thomas Gelli Prince Charles3rd MS & EAE Davies Elkington Othello4th P Morgan Philmor Skippy

Section E Inspection of Bull Progeny for Churchdown Cup1st SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Madonnas Prince2nd IL & E Harries Gelli Rudolph3rd A Harry Penrika Redman4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington King WilliamSection F Heifer Production/Inspection Class1st E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind 762nd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind 753rd IL & E Harries Gelli Rudolph Jill4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Ivy 13

South Wales and Mid Western Shorthorn Breeders

2010 Herd Competition - Judge: James Robinson

Section G Junior Cow Production/Inspection1st IL & E Harries Marleycote Win Jill 62nd IL & E Harries Strickley Lily 63rd IL & E Harries Gelli Flora4th IL & E Harries Gelli Wildeyes

Section H Senior Cow Production/Inspection1st E Reader & Sons2nd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind 483rd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Briar 454th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Gentle

Section I Family Line for the Pendragon Cup1st MS & EAE Davies Elkington Dewdrop2nd E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Briar3rd K & A Joules Spalk Clarissa4th E Reader & Sons Wenvoe Rosalind

Section J Pair of Calved Heifers for the Heifer Cup1st IL & E Harries Gelli Rudolpph Hazel &

Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe2nd SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Daisy 118 &

Drisgol Mabel 433rd A Harry4th MS & EAE Davies Elkington Fairy 11 &

Elkington Amber Princess 8Section K Calf born in 20101st P Morgan Philmor Skippy Senorita2nd SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Tulip 483rd K & A Joules Spalk Aramis Clarissa4th SVB & EA Thomas Drisgol Belladonna 206

I saw some superb progeny of a red Holstein bullcalled Penrika Redman. They all carried a real stampof deep bodies with a super spring of rib, certainly agreat progeny group to start with.

My second Herd was Kathy and Andrew Joules' SpalkShorthorns. A superbly managed farm of over 500acre, including 250 acres of corn, meaning that thereis no feed brought in for the 200 cows run on a strictNew Zealand grazing system. Although there wereonly 21 Shorthorns in amongst the black and whites, Ireally had to admire Kathy's enthusiasm for thebreed. She really seems to be utilizing what theShorthorns can offer and seeing the benefits. The cowwhich stood out for me was a superb junior cow, GelliMelody by Cotley Custodian. She had a very wellattached udder and cracking feet and legs.

It was with great pleasure that I accepted aninvitation to judge the herd competition for theSouth Wales Dairy Shorthorn breeders.

Travelling through some beautiful countryside in midWales, I arrived at the Harries family farm ready for alovely meal with them and Huw Evans, the renownedauctioneer, from Carmarthen. Gwyndaff James hadvery kindly had offered to chauffer me around myfirst day of judging and by the end of the day, I wasextremely glad that he had!

Gelli Melody at Kathy & Andrew Joules

I started with a new entrant, Andrew Harry'sGlandwr Shorthorns. All the milk cows (including anumber of Ayrshires) were on a smallish paddockmaking them easy to judge as a whole. The herd of120 cows is run on just 61 acres, so there is no roomfor passengers, and as a result all the cows lookedlike they were doing a great job.

Andrew Harry-Glandwr Herd

Young stock were all wintered outsideon roots and never came inside until

their third winter, by which time they were 7 monthscalved! They certainly weren't taking any harm and Isaw some very promising animals by Drisgol Watzonin the incalf group.

Next it was onto another new entrant (must be thejudge?!) Phil Morgan's Philmor Herd. Only a few tosee here, but some nice individuals all the same. Anice homebred second calver, by Wreay Red Duke,stood out as did Gelli Bridesmaid by Rampage Red,certainly two young cows with a great future.Another nice animal was a light roan calf by homebred bull, Philmor Skippy. She had lovely bone andsuper depth of rib for such a young animal.

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This cow now looks a shrewd buy, with all thedescendants oozing style and dairyness.

Young stock looked very well with some promisingdaughters of Hardcore Othello's Moonshine. I wouldlike to take the opportunity to thank the Daviesfamily for all their hard work they have put into thebreed and wish them the very best of luck foreverything they do in the future.

Overnight this time at Seimon Thomas's DrisgolHerd, probably the herd and system I was mostlooking forward to visiting. Almost 300 organicShorthorns split into two block calving periods,spring and autumn. They are housed in a new 275cubicle single span shed with slurry cellarsunderneath. Very impressive indeed!

Philip Morgan-Philmor Lady New Cubicle Shed at Drisgolgoch

This herd is long established with some very deeplong family lines. Whilst Drisgol Watzon has rightlywon many plaudits over the last couple of years, itwas another Drisgol sire which stood out for me.Madonna's Prince daughters' had it all, lovely dairybone with super snug udders and a very wide springof rib. Over twenty daughters of this bull were in theprogeny group and were very easy to spot amongstthe other cows. This bull has done a great job atDrysgoloch and is certainly one to be used in manyother herds around the country. Cows that stood outwere Drisgol Waterloo 92nd, by Amber Izzak

In calf with her 5th she had atremendous udder and a realnice dairy bone on great legs.I also admired Drisgol Mabel21st, an 8th calver doing 9000litres a year on Seimon'sextended grazing system.

My final herd of the day was Eluned, Mark and JennyDavies' Elkington Herd, unfortunately soon to bedispersed. Hopefully many of the cows will go intoShorthorn breeders herds or inspire new breeders tokeep the family lines going. I saw some beltingindividual senior cows with two standing out,Elkington Gentle and Chicklade Wildeyes 26th, twofine adverts for the breed.

Elkington Gentle

Some great families reside here, Dewdrops are noexception, descending from the former breed recordpriced Winbrook Dewdrop 63rd.

Drisgol Waterloo 92nd

Eluned & Elkington Youngstock

The animals which impressed me themost were mainly by Gelli Rudolph(Darlington Cran x Wenvoe BriarsMasterman). They all had a fantastic rear udder anda lovely dairy shoulder and were also giving a largevolume of milk. Gelli Rudolph Millicent a June calvedsecond calver by Rudolph, was one of these that stoodout.

There was also a nice pair of newly calved heifers,another Rudolph daughter, this time a Hazel and aRampage Foggathorpe. The youngstock were a littlethin on the ground, but an IPOD calf out ofMarleycote Peggy and a Marleycote Jack in-calf FloraHeifer stood out.

My final visit was at John Reader's Wenvoe herd, nowrun with daughter Abigail. Sixty eight animals makeup the Dairy Shorthorn contingent, with the herdattaining the highest yields in the country. The onlytwo family lines present are the Briars and Rosalinds,which are famous for their 100% blood lines althoughsome blending has taken place in recent times.Individual cows which caught my eye were a very nicelight roan, second calver Wenvoe Rosalind 76th, alsoa nice junior cow, Wenvoe Briar 50th by Jerom. TheBriar family for me, were the cows which had the bestudders and bone quality, whilst also producing greatvolumes of milk.

The pure bred stock bull running with the heifers,Wenvoe Briars Discovery, was a superb bull onfantastic legs with plenty of size and power.

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She had a super rear udder and legs. Two heifersthat caught my eye were Daisy 118th and Mabel 43rd.Daisy by Madonna's Prince and Mabel by CarouselDistregene Red, both were superb in their own rightbut they also made a great pair. There were loads ofcalves by Watzon, Periclees and Marleycote Thunder.With incalf heifers by Watzon, Drisgol Daisychain andMadonna's Prince due to calf in October and reallylooking well.

Seimon's current stock bull is Gelli Prince Charles, athree and a half year old (Darlington Cran XWinbrook Vince), on nice feet and legs with a goodchest width.

The rain had started to come down now, it wasmaking me feel at home I suppose, as I headed off toJulie Llewellyn's Ashgrove Herd. Many of Julie'scows originated from Graham Madeley's RodwayHerd, so they certainly had a descent start. Julie isvery enthusiastic about her herd and is rightly proudof what she has achieved in a short time. I saw a niceroan 7 gallon heifer by Rebel Prince, a volume of milknot seen by Julie out of any heifer, of any breed!

The cows were milking well on a simple organicsystem. In the dry cows I admired a Light Roan cowincalf to Churchroyd General Jack. She had a lovelyrib and best feet and legs that I saw all week.

Young stock looked well despite the inclementweather and all seem to be developing nicely.

Onto my penultimate visit, back at the Harries' GelliHerd. Ian and Owain have bought very wisely overthe years and now have established themselves asexperienced Shorthorn breeders in their own right.They are managed extremely well on a tricky site,getting very large volumes of milk of some decidedlyboggy pastures!

Dry Cow At Julie Llewllyn's Ashgrove Herd

Gelli Rudolph Millicent

Wenvoe Briars Discovery

Many thanks to Huw who organised the visits andGwyndaff for driving me round on day one, otherwiseI would have got completely lost. Also for the superbhospitality I received whilst in South Wales, a place Ihad never visited before, but most all thank you to thebreeders who allowed me to see there herds,especially those who had entered for the first time, itwas a real honour.

James Robinson

Strickley Shorthorns

ABLINGTON HERDPure Bred and BRWS stock occasionally for saleW H & S J Rawlins, Ablington Farm, Nr Salisbury,Wiltshire SP4 8JX Tel: (01980) 652701THE BRIMCLOSE HERDD & S Slade, Southcott Farm, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh,Devon EX18 7HP Tel: (01769) 580087CANNSMILL - NORTHERN DAIRY HERDMr B J S Bellas MBE, Billhole Cottage, Cann's Mill,Black Dog, Crediton, Devon EX14 4QGTel: (01884) 860232

THE CARGENWEN HERD - Visitors WelcomeJ T Rowe, Windmill Farm, Lower Penponds, Camborne,Cornwall TR14 0QJ Tel: (01209) 713704

GOODWICK HERDK J & M J Osborne & Partners, Whitchurch Farm, StonEaston, Somerset BA3 4DW Tel: (01761) 241668

HALE HERD - Visitors WelcomeR F Collins, Hale Farm, Honiton, Devon EX14 9PQTel: (01404) 42148

HOOK HERD of 100% PURE DAIRY SHORTHORNSWest Country Home of Bates Waterloo'sVisitors WelcomeMr G E Woolford, Spurham Farm, Boasley Cross,Okehampton, Devon EX20 4NQ Tel: (01837) 871392

THE PECKETSFORD HERD OF ORGANIC DAIRYSHORTHORNST Cligg, Pipplepen Farm, South Perrot, Beaminster,Dorset DT8 3HS Tel: (01935) 891199

REDHILL BEEF SHORTHORNSBrenda Wear, Windover, Butcombe, Blagdon, BristolBS40 7XQ. Tel: (01275) 474271 (5 mins Bristol IntAirport)

TONELEA HERDR G Whittle, Houndsmoor Farm, Milverton, Taunton,Somerset TA4 1PU Tel: (01823) 400252/910

THE WESTONIA HERDR Stockton, 40 Swincombe Rise, The Brambles,West End, Southampton, Hants, SO18 3NLTel: (02380) 471983

Secretary: Sally Mitchell c/o Westgate House, 45 High West Street Dorchester,Dorset DT1 1UT Tel: 01305 268786 email: [email protected]

South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders’ Association

2011 DIARY DATESMONDAY 2nd MAY:

The Annual SWCSBA CALF SHOW, North Somerset Show, Wraxall, North Somerset

THURSDAY 7th APRIL:

Annual AGM & Dinner at Oake Manor Golf Club, Taunton, Somerset

WEDNESDAY 5th OCTOBER:

The SOUTH WEST DAIRY SHOW, The Bath & West Show Ground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Tuesday 18th OCTOBER:

The SWCSBA Annual SHOW & SALE, Sedgemoor Auction Centre, North Petherton, Somerset

Member RogerStockton's ShowWinning Heifer“Westonia Marie6th”

My next stop was the Hale herd of Roy and FredCollins. I had been looking forward to this visithaving never been to the farm before despite beingone of the closest Shorthorn herds. A very traditionalherd of cows that looked very tidy. Hale Violet 15th,by Meriville Peerless in the Senior Cow class, dry withher sixth was outstanding; a very correct cowthroughout with an excellent udder attachment.Despite selling lots of stock due to limitations ofwinter housing there was no shortage of femaleyoungstock scattered across the Devon countryside,all looking very well.

The following week saw me at the organic Brimcloseherd of David and Sarah Slade. Considering they hadbeen very short of grass for most of the summer thecows were looking well. Two heifers stood out for me,Brimclose Jewel 4, a freshly calved heifer not over bigbut very smart, as was the in-calf heifer, BrimcloseSamantha 10.

My final stop was at John Rowe's Cargenwen herd.This was a very tightly stocked farm with 170 head ofcows and youngstock. The cows were looking wellwith several older cows standing the test of time,particularly Cargenwen Little Jane 32nd, freshlycalved and Cargenwen Fillpail 12th.

Thank you to all who entered for their hospitality - Ithoroughly enjoyed my visits seeing all the cattleunder the different management systems highlightingthe versatility of the breed.

Arthur Whittle September 2010

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At our February club meeting I was asked if I wouldbe entering the South West Herds Competition -“possibly a few in-calf heifers” I replied. Before Iknew it I found myself volunteered to judge.

Mid September found me on the road judging my“neighbour” Shorthorn breeders, and a thoroughlyenjoyable time I had. First stop was the organicPecketsford herd of Trevor and Penny Cligg - onecould not fail to be impressed by the number ofcattle, 270+ milkers and 290 followers. A veryuniform herd of clean fleshed cattle. Cotley Melody122 was still looking impressive in her 10th lactationand no doubt will have a few more calves yet. Theyoungstock, scattered far and wide across Dorset, alllooked well.

Next stop down the A303 to the Ablington herd ofHenry and Stan Rawlins. These large framed cattle,synonymous with Salisbury Plain, were in goodcondition. Ablington Princess 11th, a freshly calvedjunior cow, was the stand out cow for me and wouldhave done well at the South West Dairy Show if itwasn't for TB restrictions. The youngstock lookedwell on the exposed conditions of Salisbury Plain,being allowed to grow on before being put to bull.

Two days later I was at the home of the Osborne'sGoodwick herd. Having not seen the herd for severalyears the change in breeding policy was very evidentwith a uniform, clean fleshed herd to view. Thejunior cow, Goodwick Handsome 2nd, freshly calved,looked impressive - clean fleshed throughout and avery well attached udder, a cow with plenty of showpotential.

South Western Counties - Herds Competition

Class 1 (6 entries)1. Goodwick2. Ablington3. Pecketsford4. Hale - (1st Devon and Cornwall)

Class 2 Cow Family (6 entries)1. Ablington Anne2. Brimclose Magic3. Goodwick Ruby

Class 3 Senior Cow (10 entries)1. Cotley Melody 122nd (Pecketsford)2. Hale Violet 15th 3. Cargenwen Little Jane 32nd

Class 4 Junior Cow (12 entries)1. Ablington Princess 11th 2. Goodwick Handsome 2nd 3. Ablington Jill 4th

Class 5 Calved Heifer (9 entries)1. Brimclose Jewel 4th 2. Ablington Strawberry 13th 3. Pecketsford Lady Barrington 3rd

Class 6 In-calf Heifer (10 entries)1. Goodwick Serephina 179th 2. Brimclose Samantha 10th 3. Hale Violet 30th

Class 7 Maiden Heifer (10 entries)1. Pecketsford Nancy 5th 2. Goodwick Wild Queen3. Ablington Orchis 13th

Class 8 Dairy Shorthorn Bull (4 entries)1. Pecketsford Fair Karl2. Brimclose Rocket3. Pecketsford Shakespeare

The South Western Herds Competition Results 2010

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During September the region held, what has now become anannual event, namely our judging day. Where aspiring judgesare given the chance to give their reasons over themicrophone as would be expected at a show. This year wewere running the rule over six first calf heifers from theBoothdale herd, two Nejay Royalty daughters and four NejayPrinces daughters.

A good attendance saw plenty of us having a go at judgingthe cattle, the emphasis was placed on being able toexplain the reasons behind your placings in a convincingmanner. Master judge for the day was type classifierMichael Parkinson who said shorthorns were impressivefor their dairy strength and that we must look for thatwhen judging. He particularly liked the winning NejayRoyalty daughter for her chest width, depth of rib, rumpstructure and rear udder width.

Thanks must go to the Wainwright family for providing thevenue and the hospitality.

North Midlands RegionalJudging Day

Knowing what to look for

Reason Giving

Shorthorn Breeders clubs can be an interesting andinformative part of Shorthorn cattle breeding andmembership of the Shorthorn Society.

Clubs enjoy such activities as an annual herd competition,herd visits and judging days as well as social occasionssuch as the annual club dinner, pub quiz or skittle match.

Clubs also host Calf Shows and Shorthorn Sales, It canalso be useful meeting like-minded people to discussbreeding and other issues.

Every association has at least one representative on theShorthorn council, so he or she will bring the issues to thecouncil to be discussed.

Shorthorn Breeders Clubs and AssociationsThere are six main clubs divided into areas,

The North Eastern Shorthorn Breeders Association

The North West Regional Association

The South Wales and Mid Western Regional Association

South Western Counties Breeders Association and

North Midlands regional Association

Ulster Shorthorn Breeders

Secretaries contact details listed below.

Any new members are very welcome, so please contactyour nearest club and join in the fun.

Mr J Lindsay

Ulster Shorthorn Breeders

Lincool, 99 Ballycraigy Road,Newtownabbey, N Ireland.BT35 4TB

Tel: 02832 832993

Mrs J Holt

North West Regional Association

South View, Hutton Roof, KirkbyLonsdale, Lancs. LA6 2PF

Tel: 01524 271584

Mob: 07774 972906

Mrs A Norbury

North Midlands RegionalAssociation

Broad Lane Farm, Sproston, HolmesChapel, Crewe. CW4 7LY

Tel: 01606 833221

Mrs M Collins

North Eastern Shorthorn BreedersAssociation

Church Farm, Howroyd Lane,Whitley Lower, Dewsbury.WF12 0ND

Tel: 01924 493422

Mr Huw Evans

South Wales & Mid WesternRegional Association

Maesygelli, Heolyderi, Cwmgwili,Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.SA14 6PH

Tel: 07976328177


Miss S Mitchell

South Western RegionalAssociation

c/o Westgate House, 45 High WestStreet, Dorchester, Dorset.DT1 1UT

Tel: 01305 268 786


SECRETARY: ANN NORBURY, BROAD LANE FARM, SPROSTON, HOLMES CHAPEL,

CREWE, CHESHIRE CW4 7LT Tel: (01606) 833122

CHESHIRE

YEWTREE HERDMr A. V. Wright, Yew Tree Farm, Haughton,Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9RJTel: (01829) 260345

VIVA HERDMessrs. F. Warrington & Sons, Poplars Farm,Green Lane, Saughall, Nr. Chester CH1 6AJTel: (01244) 880488

THE DEE HERDMr. D. Price Jones, Little Overton Farm, Overtonon Dee, Wrexham, Clwyd. LL13 0LGTel: (01978) 710592

THE DUNHAM HERDG. Royle and Son, Home Farm, Dunham Massey,Altrincham, Cheshire. WA16 4SPTel: (0161) 928 7600 S.Royle: (0161) 928 8366

THE EARLSGIFT AND AVONDALE HERDMessrs. Crank, Village Green Farm, Ince,Nr. Chester. CH2 4NN - Tel: (0151) 356 0025 |Marshall Crank

THE IRTHINGVALE HERDG. and B. Bell, Chesterton Farm, Wrexham Road,Ridley, Tarporley, Cheshire. CW9 9RZTel: (01829) 720828

THE KAYL HERDR. Boote, Yew Tree Farm, Dunham Hill,Via Warrington, Cheshire. WA6 0JNTel: (01928) 722129/724556

THE TRESELLEN HERDIthell Brothers, Moss House Farm, Hob Lane, ViaWarrington, Cheshire. WA6 0LYTel: (01244) 301688

THE STORLEY HERDS & SM Dodd, Ley Farm, Storeton Lane,Barnston, Wirral. LG1 1DGTel: (0151) 648 9688

BROADLANE HERDWD & BP Norbury & Sons, Broadlane Farm,Sproston, Holmes Chapel, Crewe CW4 7LTTel: (01606) 833 122

DERBYSHIRE

THE AMBER HERD

J. Hole and Sons, Eddlestow Hall Farm, Ashover,Nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S45 0EDTel: (01246) 590303

THE MANIFOLD HERD

Mr. & Mrs. M. Lowe and Sons, Rewlach Farm,Reapsmoor, Lognor, Buxton, Derbyshire.SK17 0LG Tel: (01298) 84408

THE MAXTON HERD

J.D. & R.L. Spalton, Lodge Hill Farm, ChurchBroughton, Derbyshire DE65 5AL Tel: (01283)

732332

SHROPSHIRE

BOOTHDALE HERDMr D G Wainwright, Sycamores, Tetchill,Ellesmere, Shropshire. SY12 9ALTel: (01691) 623939

THE NEJAY HERD

N. Madeley, Cherry Oaks Farm, LowerMonkhall, Monkhopton, Bridgenorth,Shropshire. WV16 6XF Tel: (01746) 785571

THE RODWAY HERD

G.A. Madeley, Roadway Manor, Kynnersley,Telford, Shropshire. TF6 6EFTel: (01952) 541211

THE RIDGEWARDINE HERD

Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Weaver, Three FingersCottage, Hamner, Shropshire. SY13 3BYTel: (01270) 811929

THE WALLHOPE HERD

Mr. W.S. Pugh, Top Farm, Bearstone, MarketDrayton, Shropshire. TF9 4HGTel: (01630) 647398

STAFFORDSHIRE

THE COTONHALL HERD

R Kite, Coton Hall Farm, Milwich, Staffordshire.ST18 0ETTel: (01889) 505200

THE QUARNFORD HERD

G.K.Tunnicliffe & Sons, Manor Farm,Quarnford, Buxton, Derbyshire. SK17 0SUTel: (01260) 227251

THE RANTONALL HERD

D.J. & D.S. Winnington, Moor End Farm,Gnosall, Staffordshire. ST0 0JBTel: (01785) 824402

THE WEAVERDALE HERD

G.W. Pattinson, Dale Farm, Weaver,Waterhouses, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire.ST10 3HDTel: (01538) 308289

THE WINHALL HERD

W.S. & A. Winnington, Ranton Hall Farm,Ranton, Staffordshire. ST18 9JOTel: (01785) 282371

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North Midlands Regional Association ofShorthorn Breeders

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Kenny Boyes farms 700 acres in partnership withson, Richard. The farm is situated at Broomhedgenear the village of Moira in County Armagh, and aportion of the land sits on the banks of the RiverLagan.

The father and son team manage a 350-cow dairyherd, which comprises of 200 pedigree Shorthorncows, and 150 pedigree Holstein cows. Both herds areregistered with the respective breed societies and carrythe Pennygate prefix.

The majority of the land is in grass, while 200 acres ofcereals, mainly wheat and 40 acres of barley, as well as 70acres of maize, are grown to provide fodder for the dairyherd.

Foundation stock for the Dairy Shorthorn herd wasimported during the late 1980's and the early 1990s. Thefemales were sourced from leading English herds such asHooton, Dunham, and the former Greenley herd.

Over the years the Dairy Shorthorn cows have beenmanaged on a daily basis alongside their Holsteincounterparts. The herd is divided into three groups - low,medium and high yielding cows, as this suits the layout ofthe sheds on the farm.

Milk is sold to United Dairy Farmers, and the herd iscurrently producing an average yield of 7,500 litres at4.10% butterfat and 3.5% protein on a twice daily milkingsystem.

Milk recording is carried out on a regular basis by UnitedMilk Records, and is considered as an invaluablemanagement tool. The herd has an average somatic cellcount of around 150, but the Dairy Shorthorn cows have

lower cell counts than their Holstein herd mates.

“The Shorthorn cows are generally not as tall andextreme as the Holsteins, and although they don'tproduce as much milk as the black and white cows, thecompositional quality of the milk is a lot better, “explained Kenny. “There are a lot of 'free milkers' in theHolstein herd, and they are more prone to udder healthand mastitis problems.”

He added: “The Shorthorns are hardier, longer wearingcows. They have better fertility, and sound feet and legs.These characteristics reduce replacement andveterinary costs, and have huge impact on theprofitability of the diary enterprise.”

The longevity of the Shorthorn is evident within theherd, and the oldest cow, Pennygate Blossom 2nd, isapproaching her eleventh lactation. She has alreadyproduced over 80,000 kilos of milk in ten lactations.

Another cow, Pennygate Burrows 2nd, has given over70,000 litres in nine lactations; while her daughter,Pennygate Burrows 5th, has produced in excess of50,000 litres in five lactations. Sired by Hooton FairAppeal, she is one of the highest yielding Shorthorn cowsin the herd, having given over 12,000 kilos in her fifthlactation.

Shorthorn is Paying Dividends on County Armagh Dairy Farm

A visit to the Dairy Event in Stoneleigh back in 1985 prompted Northern Ireland dairy

farmer, Kenny Boyes, to establish a herd of pedigree Dairy Shorthorn cattle.

“I was smitten with the breed. They

were nice cows, with good feet and legs,

and as a native breed they were hardier

and better suited to the local climate,”

recalls Kenny who has been producing

milk for more than 30 years.

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The herd operates an all year around calving pattern,with heifers joining the herd at between 27 and 28months of age. Artificial insemination is used extensivelythroughout the herd, and the genetics are based largelyon Canadian, Amercian and Australian bloodlines. Someof the more recent AI bulls used include Kingsdale Peri'sChamp, Northend Edwards Bertie, Hardcore OthelloMoonshine, Landovery Jinnys Empire and PanoramaAramis.

In recent years Kenny Boyes invested in the herd's firstDairy Shorthorn stock bull. The December 2006 bornBrackenburgh Caracal was purchased privately fromBrackenburgh Home Farm, near Penrith in Cumbria.

“Shorthorns are easy calving and have a greattemperament. They are very fertile and have excellentconception rates, with a high percentage of the cows andheifers holding to first service,” added Kenny who getsthe herd scanned on a regular basis.

The majority of the heifers are reared on the farm andretained as herd replacements. In the past surplusheifers and cows have been sold at the Coloured BreedsSale in Moira, with prices topping at 1,500gns for asecond calver.

Bull calves are either reared as bull beef, or sold off thefarm. Shorthorn bull calves are suitable for beefproduction, with private buyers offering up to £100 perhead. Last year Kenny and Richard Boyes reared a batchof 50 spring born Shorthorn bull calves. They were kepton grass during the summer, and received adlib silage

and six kilos ofconcentrate per headper day until theywere slaughtered at16 months-old.

“They wereslaughtered as bullbeef at ABP inLurgan, and achievedan averagedeadweight of around290 kilos each. Thebulls were easilyfinished, and themajority of thecarcases graded O+3.We also killed fivecross-bred Limousinbulls, but theShorthorns were on apar with their continental counterparts.”

Kenny is a former prize winner in the dairy section of theUlster Grassland Society's Dairy Farmer of the Yearcompetition. The majority of the land is in grass, withKenny and Richard aiming to turn the cows out fromearly April. They are grazed during the summer months,and only the high yielding group are housed at night andbuffer fed.

Three cuts of silage are harvested annually, and thewinter ration comprises of two-thirds grass silage andone-third maize. The TMR is mixed using a Keenanwagon and includes a 23 per cent protein blend. Straw isalso added to the diet.

Cows are fed concentrate in the milking parlour, andreceive between 0.5 kilos up to maximum of 4 kilos perhead per day. The amount of concentrate is determinedby yield, with the high yielding batch receiving 0.45 kilosper litre over 30 litres.

In the future Kenny and Richard have no plans toincrease cow numbers, but they are working hard andinvesting in the latest proven genetics to improve thequality of the herd.

Recent investments on the farm include a new DairyMaster 30:60 swing over rapid exit milking parlour, and acubicle shed with accommodation of 70 cows.

Julie Hazelton

Stock Bull Brackenburgh Caracal

Kenny in his new parlour

“Injecting a mixof geneticSwedish red andwhite and red Holstein genetics in to the herdwhich is maintained to compriseapproximately 75% Dairy Shorthorn genetics,has enabled us to exploit hybrid vigour,” sheexplains. Rolling average yield stands at 7,292litres at 3.67% butterfat and 3.17% proteinand a 157,000 SCC, while the NMR recordedherd achieved an average life time daily yieldof 9.78kgs well above the 8.36kg DairyShorthorn breed average. Cows are grazed ina strip system for seven months, housedindoors for the remainder of the year on agrass silage diet and supplementary fed an

18% proprietary concentrate at a rate of 0.4kg per litre.

“We target first calving at 30 months simply because welike stronger more mature heifers to come in and holdtheir own in the herd and then we don't starting servingthem until 16 weeks post calving,” says Rob. Last year,Kayl Northend Nancy was the herd's highest yieldingheifer at 9,462 litres, 3.15% butterfat and 2.98% proteinin 305 days, while 17 heifers averaged 6,507 litres. “Wetake a similar relaxed approach with the cows, we startto serve 12 weeks after calving, the herd is averaging1.45 services to conception or a commendable 68%conception to first service and it is lasting for an averagesix lactations which places us in a good position to offeras many heifer replacements as possible for sale.”

Other Dairy Shorthorn attributes which the two personteam find particularly beneficial are strong feet and legs,he explains. “Lameness is absolutely minimal and thebreed's dark coloured horn has led to foot trimming to bevirtually eliminated.”

Ask Rob and Kayleigh Boote which is their first choice ofdairy breed and their resounding response is DairyShorthorn. Why? “Because we've kept other leading dairybreeds, however none have matched the qualities andproved to be as profitable in our farming system as theDairy Shorthorn,” Rob explains. “Our herd is relativelylow maintenance managed off a forage based system, thecows are durable and suffer relatively few health issuesincluding lameness or difficult calvings, and theydemonstrate true longevity, together with good fertility.

“Furthermore, since the Dairy Shorthorn Society openedthe herdbook to a selection of international red and whitegenetics, we have introduced a blend which is enabling usto improve herd yield potential yet at the same timemaintain the Dairy Shorthorn's native characteristics.”

The Boote's enthusiasm for the breed extends furtherthan their 75 cow pedigree Kayl herd and followers basedat Yew Tree Farm, a 135 acre holding at Dunham Hill,Warrington. “We believe that the Dairy Shorthorn has abig future, and the opportunity forgenetic blending has really put it onthe front foot. The surge inregistrations, semen sales, and showring entries, never mind theinsatiable demand for our heiferreplacements, truly reflects the factthe breed is on the cusp ofsomething really big,” says Kayleighwho has pledged her own future inthe breed. After completing aNational Certificate in Agricultureat Reaseheath College in 2003, shereturned home to manage theenterprise with her father, Rob.

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Why? Because we've kept other leading dairy breeds, however

none have matched the qualities and proved to be as

profitable in our farming system as the Dairy Shorthorn”

Dairy Shorthorn - the first choice breed

Kayl Stetson Poppy from the Poppy family

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Kayl Proud Countess 16th Kayl Proud Countess 26th Winner of the All Breeds all Britain Calf Show 2009

Rob and his late father Thomas farmed a mix of DairyShorthorns and black and whites until the 1970s, whenthe partners realised the benefits of the former. Theblack and whites were replaced by Dairy Shorthorns inthe 1970s carefully selected on yield and type fromdispersals and markets and by 1990, the herd hadreached full pedigree status. Kayleigh explains that theMaxton Proud Countess family is the most influential, infact it was Kayl Proud Countess 26, a Llandovery JinnysEmpire daughter and out of Proud Countess 16 Ex90,who was awarded the supreme championship at the 2009All Breeds All Britain Calf Show. In addition, KaylLakeside Tiny, by the Canadian sire, Rosebeck Lakeside,took reserve supreme honours at the same event. Theentire herd has also been in the winnings; in both 2007and 2008 it was awarded the Cheshire Dairy Herdschampionship for all coloured breeds judged oninspection.

The Kayl herd which has 11 cows classified Excellentand 24 VGs, is also noted for its Poppy and Tiny families,while the Nancy family, graded up from red Ayrshire iscurrently the highest yielding.

“We are very happy with our current mix, yet if we seenew genetics of interest among the red breeds then wewill consider introducing as we did recently with theSpottie family from the Atwell Ayrshire dispersal.

The open herd book also provides us with huge flexibilitywhen we are choosing sires. Our decision is made on yieldand type,” says Kayleigh. Current herd AI sires includethe Swiss red Holstein Savard, the US Dairy ShorthornMysha-nitro, the Australian Dairy Shorthorn TreatonPimp and the 100% British Dairy Shorthorn OxtonBoundless. Their homebred Australian sired blendedKayl Outback is also running with the herd.

She adds: “Dairy farming is a huge challenge in thecurrent climate, however our Dairy Shorthorns have somany importance performance qualities that lend them tobe the ideal breed for the future and provide me withsome real confidence in dairying.”

Article by Liz Snaith

The Shorthorn suckler cows were milked and the restwhere sold to raise money to buy dairy cows andtogether with two cows, generously given by Mr BrianSayles who Graham milked for at the time, the herdwas started. A total of 12 cows! Their first days milkyield totalled 220 litres and was sold to Milk Marque ata grand price of 12.5ppl.

The Shorthorn Society Summer Sale was attended andTheir first pedigree Shorthorn cows were purchased.A price budget of no more than £500 per cow enabledthem to buy 5 pedigree Shorthorn in 1999, their firstcalves were registered with the Shorthorn Societyunder the Brooksteads prefix. Over the next eightyears cows were purchased and with homebredreplacements the herd was built up to 50 cows.Brookside was now bursting at the seams and theywere invited by their landlord to put in a tender forRough Grounds farm - a 230 acre unit on the sameestate that would be coming vacant the following year.Graham knew the farm very well as he had workedthere part time to help supplement their dairy incomesince their arrival in Cubley eight years earlier.

This time - on having proved themselves, securing thefunding for the move was a lot easier, but with therebeing a disagreement between the outgoing tenant andthe landlord this challenge made the move to their firstfarm seem like a breeze. They had a month to reinstalla parlour, dairy, cubicles, barriers and youngstock pensbefore moving in on the 2nd of November 2005. Whata stressful month! 50 cows were moved from theshippons to new parlour and cubicles, together with 15homebred heifers and 11 cows purchased from theRantonall herd and a stock bull hired, Rantonall Jacob.They were away again! A difficult winter followed withpoor silage to feed and funds very low but by thefollowing things were looking better.

During their first five years at Rough Grounds farmthey have installed a new Fullwood direct to line 9:18parlour, 200 cubicles and mattresses, cow tracks, watertroughs, gates and barriers along with the reseeding of75 hectares (185 acres) of grassland with five-year

Neither Graham or his wife Justine come from farmingfamilies. Graham rented a small shed and field off thefarmer he did a YTS for and in this he kept chickens,pigs and bought his first calves.

The first breeding heifer he bought was a red andwhite Friesian heifer which when old enough was putto the Shorthorn. A heifer calf duly arrived starting theCarmeta family which is still going strong in the herdtoday - up to Carmeta 34th.

Acreage and cattle numbers grew over the next 13years up to 28 suckler cows and followers and 90 ewes.

In 1998 a neighbour told Graham and Justine about a60 acre starter farm in Cubley which was coming upfor rent. After initially dismissing it because theynever thought they would be able to afford the quota,they were encouraged by Graham's employer and theviewing day was attended.

The farm seemed ideal as there was only shippons tohouse and milk in and the ingoings were minimal butthis still left them needing £17,000 for quota.

On the morning of the interview they received a letterfrom their bank saying that the bank would not lendthen the money as there was no future in small dairyfarms. This led to them bluffing their way through theinterview assuring the farm renters that they had thefunds behind them and then frantically trying to sourcethe money elsewhere when they left.

They approached Barclays who said that they wouldlend them the money if they could find a guarantor.Their best hope of a guarantor was a friend andprevious employer, Mr Metheringham. MrMetheringham was on holiday at the time and Grahamarranged to meet him when he arrived back, cap inhand and with a big smile, could he help them, please.He agreed and the tenancy was secured. They bothlost some sleep that week. They moved to BrooksideFarm on 25 March 1998 along with their children, Tomand Jess.

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Here follows the story of

how enthusiasm,

dedication and shear hard

work coupled with their

chosen breed of cow have

made Graham and

Justine adjudged to be the

best of the best!!

DAIRY FARMER OF THE FUTURE 2010

From Small Shed to Dairy Farmer of The Future!!

One our own Members

and Shorthorn breeder

Graham Worsey has won

the prestigious 2010

Dairy Farmer of the

Future. Graham was

presented with his trophy

and £1500 cheque at the

Farmers Guardian stand

on the first afternoon of

the Dairy Event and

Livestock Show.

Image reprinted courtesy of

Farmers Guardian

clover leys and with the landlords help erected four newbuildings. These are some of the factors that helped themwin the Dairy Farmer of the future award.

In December 2007 they started NMR milk recording andsoon plan to start classifying. With some promising oldercows in the herd by Wenvoe Briars Masterman andOrchardhome Lord Walton 3rd, some younger cows byTonelea Wild King and some smart looking heifers byRantonall Jacob.

Over the next few years, he plans to increase the herd to180 cows. Currently there are 135 milkers, with enoughheifers coming through for 150 to be milked by next spring.Graham rears all calves born on the farm, retaining allheifers and selling males finished at around a year old.About 380 head of cattle are on farm at any one time.

Graham is a superb stockman, and the herd at RoughGrounds is a credit to him, with great-looking cows and veryimpressive performance records. Fertility is particularlygood, with a 370-day calving index and a 12-month rollingaverage of 1.74 services per conception - 1.57 in the lastthree months.

The herd, which is two-thirds pure Shorthorn and one-thirdcross-bred, averages 7,480 litres at 4 per cent butterfat and3.39 protein, with 3000ltrs coming from forage. Grazingfrom early April until late October and fed a ration of grasssilage, grains and a blend. Current feed rate is 0.25kg/litrewith a margin over purchased feed per litre of 19.19p. thisequates to £1378 margin per cow.

Graham is looking to buy land to compliment the tenantedunit and, although he has never grown cereals before, iskeen to have a go to make the farm less reliant on bought-ingrain and straw.

He is a Shorthorn man at heart, but clearly enjoys somecross-breeding and finding out what compliments hisShorthorn base.

“We've always had Shorthorns, Friesians and Holsteins andhave done quite a bit of cross-breeding with Swedish Redsand Friesians and Holsteins,” he says. “The breeding hastaken quite a pure basis. We've used quite a lot of pure-bredbulls, but with limited semen available, we've had to startusing a few more blended bulls again - Swedish Reds andHolsteins.”

One of the new Sheds recently built for winter accommodation of theircattle.

The New Fullwood Milking Parlour

3rd calver Brooksteads Naomi 3rd by Orchardhome Lord Walton 3rdgave 8362 1n 271 days.

Brooksteads Jess 8th who gave 11297kg 1n 305days as a 3rd calver

Brooksteads Carmeta 16th by Tonelea Wild King

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The herd has gonefrom strength tostrength, increasing over the past 7 years from the initial106 cows to over 170 this summer with 130 followers.

The cows are loose housed during the winter andbecause of their native hardiness are kept outside forapproximately 9 months of the year. During the winterthey are fed on round bale silage and whole crop. Theyare fed cake according to yield in the parlour.

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Graham says Shorthorn/Holstein crossesare 'good cows', but has found

Shorthorn/Swedish Reds to be considerably more flighty.He has used a Limousin bull in the past, but has two dairybulls on the farm now to increase numbers of dairy calvescoming through. Last year 50 heifers joined the herd,with 25 of them replacing older cows This autumn sawanother landmark- the first sale of progeny sold under theBrooksteads prefix, a 100% stock bull- Brooksteads Tony1st, a Tonelea Wild King son out of a Fanfare damBrooksteads Naomi 2nd who's given 7532kgs in 282 days3rd lactation, 7176kgs in 303 days 4th lactation, and8775kgs in 305 days 5th lactation, and his full sister gave6104kgs in 275 days 1st lactation and 6590kgs in305 days2nd lactation.

With numbers on the increase, Graham is well aware ofhis next challenge - employing full-time staff. He admitsthis will be a challenge for him he does not find taking onstaff easy, as it is difficult to have other people do jobsdifferently to how he would, but knows he and his familycannot manage alone for too much longer.

Brooksteads Iris by Rantonall Jacob

Justine works with him full-time, as well as selling eggsfrom the farm, and both children get involved. His sonThomas is only 16, but Graham is clearly driven to builda legacy for him and future generations - and milk somegreat cows along the way.

STICKING WITH SHORTHORNS HAS BEEN A GOOD POLICY

The Winnington family have been rearing Shorthorn cattle at Ranton Hall

Farm for 3 generations. Stanley, with his wife Anne and children Rachel and

Matthew currently have a 100% pure herd of pedigree Shorthorns. Stanley's

grandfather established the herd in the 1930s, as a tenant at the farm. John,

Stanley's father made the decision to continue breeding shorthorns when most

farmers changed to Friesians.

Stanley and his brother David, both grew up with the same love and respect

for the breed as their father, and worked with him on the family farm, which

the partnership was able to purchase in the 1980s.

Stanley and Anne Winnington

In 2003 Stanley and Anne took over the farm, John havingsemi-retired and David and his family becoming theowner of a nearby farm. The original herd was sharedbetween the two farms, David retaining the Rantonallprefix and Stanley registering his cows with the newprefix Winhall.

The decision to stay with the Shorthorn breed is one thatStanley has never regretted. The breed is easy to manage,with few health problems, good fertility and pleasanttemperament.

Winhall Fillpail 17th

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In the spring, as soon as conditions allow the cows areturned out. This can mean walking the cows up to threequarters of a mile, but the cows' excellent legs and feetenable this to be possible.

Some of the cows are served by a Simmental bull. Thesecalves make an excellent cross. The Simmental crossheifers are ideal for suckler herds and Stanley sells theseprivately, some going as far as Scotland. The cross bullsare sold or reared on the farm.

They recently entered the North Midlands HerdsCompetition, gaining 3rd place for the herd and Matthew,one of the successful sons of Rantonall My Joy, winningthe Bull Progeny section.

Having founded their herd with the deep pure lines fromthe families original joint herd, breeding lasting cowswith excellent legs and feet and udders remains apriority for the family.

With ever improving management of grass someparticular cows have excelled recently and it is out ofthese top milk cows that the next generation bulls arebeing bred. Winhall Edward was bred out of Joy 36, whothree times, has given over 10,000 litres milk with a topdaily recording of 63kgs. Edward's three quarters sister,Winhall Joy 2 VG86, is currently top yielder, giving over42 litres a day and has a son with interest from NorthernIreland and elsewhere. Winhall Clarkman was bred fromthe 9300 kg Lady Serene 12.

The Herd continues to move forward with customers of30 + cows sold annually. Stanley's grandfather would beproud to see how successfully the purebred, Shorthornherd has developed over the last 60 years, in milkproduction and in the high quality of saleable breedingstock. Thus enabling the family to have a successfulbusiness which can be passed on to future generations.

Article Courtesy of the Winnington Family

Son of Winhall Joy 2nd

Winhall Joy 3rd VG86

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You never know what is around the corner when you getinvolved in the activities of the Dairy Shorthorn Society.At least that is what our President, Graham Madeleyprobably thought when he received a phone call fromActon Scott Historic Working Farm last September…Would he come and judge the efforts of two novicefamilies competing in a television show where they aregiven Victorian and agricultural tasks to complete underthe watchful eye of presenter Ben Fogle? (Escape InTime, Lion) Graham's Task was to assess thestockmanship of the two families preparing the cows forthe sale and show ring.

The cows were of course Dairy Shorthorns that the farmhas bred since opening in 1975. Originally the 'herd'(varying between three and six) was one hundred percent pure but sadly the gene pool has been infiltrated bythe purchase of semen from supposedly superior moreproductive bulls of less than pure Shorthorn genetics!This policy has now ended and thankfully there are stilltwo cows that are still 100% and all the bulls now usedare pure. Bulls have always been chosen to try and breedthe old fashioned type of cow with an emphasis on roancolouring and medium size. The cows are not managedintensively and are hand milked and/or multiple suckled.One or two are very maternal, taking brought in calvesreadily, while others never play surrogate. They aremilked in an authentic cobbled floored cowshed, whichmeans that the milk cannot be used for the farm buttermaking demonstration (you have to have the correct floorby law!) However there are some very well fed pigs keptnext door in the cowshed!

Tucked away in the Shropshire Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty is the ancient

Acton Scott Estate, which provides the opportunity to become familiar with the country life

of yesteryear.

Acton Scott

The farm tries to demonstrate the breeds, skills andpractices of the Victorian era, which means that pigs aremainly Tamworth with one Gloucester Old Spot, theSheep are Shropshire and there are two or threeLonghorn cows. Add in some traditional poultry like theSilver Dorking, Black Leghorn and Brecon Buff Geeseplus some Norfolk Black Turkeys and the there is a veryolde worlde feel about the farmyard. Shire horses dovirtually all the land work from ploughing and cultivatingto the whole hay making operation, which completes thenostalgic picture of life on a South Shropshire farm overone hundred years ago.

No doubt most Dairy Shorthorn breeders would thinkthat this herd would be considerably improved bydehorning them if nothing else! But the breeders of1800s would recognize them as the Dairy Shorthorns thatthey knew and loved and hopefully the farm will continueto maintain them in the traditional fashion. It is probablyunlikely that Graham has judged either equivalent cowsor stockmanship as was displayed last September but asa demonstration of how stock has changed and howpeople's familiarity with agricultural life has changedmade for a very interesting and revealing day.

Contributed By Alan Robinson & Merle Wilson

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Rob's AustralianExperience

Treeton Pimps dam Princess 919

I started off in South Australia around Murry Bridge, just an hoursdrive from Adelaide. I spent 11 days here before the Royal Adelaideshow, visiting the studs of Springvale, Treeton, Glenhaven,Blackwood Park, Bendetto and Glenbrook.

Impressive cattle in all the herds with a chance to see many of theprogeny from bulls we are using in the UK by Empire, Pimp, Aramis,Tornado and Landmine. The Empire daughters with some in 3rd and4th lactations looked good. He was siring show cows but needprotecting for front teat placement and central ligament on somecows I saw. It was a surprise he was - 600kg for milk on the bull listwith him being 75% Holstein. Also got a chance to see and milkTreeton Princess 919.The dam of Treeton Pimp. Not the tallest ofcows but still looking good for her age. A bull that was really lookinggood was Llandovery Dynamic, stock bull at Springvale. Here theywere milking four daughters and many more on the way into themilking herd. Warren Doecke had taken semen and sold over sevenhundred straws in Australia with breeders wanting more of him. He issired by Redmonarch out of Milestone red cow.

Most herds milked around two hundred cows. In between seeing andhelping at these farms there was plenty to do and see. The land waslooking good as there had been a good amount of rain this winter andwas a few rainy days when I was there. Trips to town and to localwinery Lake Breeze, sampling at ten in the morning is not the bestidea! Neville Mueller treated me to see a Australian football leaguegame. The Adelaide crows, it was there last game of the season. It wasfantastic to see a different sport and a huge amount of supportersthere for the retirement of players, as there was a high enduranceneeded for this game! It's like our football mixed with rugby kind of.

Treeton Pimp youngstock

Empire Daughter at Ovensdale

My five weeks in Australia started on 24th August 2010 to 27th September 2010.

The time went quickly and there was plenty more to see but here is just some of it.

Dairy Spectacular at Lismore Show

The next eight days was spent at the Royal Adelaide show helpingNeville with his stock and who ever needed help. Accommodationbeing small in tin sheds but got use to it at the end of the week. Thiswas a brilliant show and really got the public involved in farming. Thereason for staying 8days it was the Illawarra feature show and thebreeders had to be there for the duration of the show. Breeders alsoput a lot of time into the kitchens they make/assemble to use for theduration of the show.

Cattle at this show were impressive the judge was Doug Savage fromCanada. His family have the Venvale Stud in Australia. IllawarraJuvenile championship was dominated by Kangawarra takingchampion, reserve and honourable mention. They only brought threeJuveniles! So great result for Reg Cochrane Pty Ltd. They were sireby Ovensdale Scarlets Marcel and two by Empire.

Senior Champion cow was Glenbrook Rhapsody 21st from Ian Muellersired by Glenbrook Tridition. Reserve cow Glenhaven Jenny 6th fromNeville Mueller sired by Lemon Grove by Gold. Honourable mentioncow was Springvale Honeymoon 32nd from Warren Doecke sired byLlandovery Jinnys Empire.

The feature show went really well with a lot of breeders attending tosupport from long distance and even show cattle! It was great to bepart of looking after the reserve champion and getting 1st in 6yearsold in milk class with Glenhaven TT Jenny as well!

Then I was on a 2 hour flight to Brisbane, Queensland. It was warmerhere and a lot more humid at times. Beautiful area and wish had moretime with only having four days to visit the studs of Riverwood,Jondene, Allen Vale, Tara, White Park, Chelmonte, Silverleigh,Panorama and Myrtleholme. The herds were really impressive herewith most using A.I sires and 2 with stock bulls, some working betterthan others.

A chance to see Jondene Dainly 97th sired by KHW Kile Advent Red,who is a top show cow. Panorama Angeline 9th looked awesome afterwinning champion at the Royal Brisbane for the 4th time! She ismaternal sister to Angeline 8th, dam of Aramis. Landmines damlooked a really good production cow, not the most desirable top linethough she was aging, but the landmine progeny really stood outbeing clean, sharp and well grown in all the herds I saw them.Myrtleholme had impressive udders with high yields with many greatindividuals.

Next was a 5hr drive to the Dairy spectacular show in Lismore withShane Bourke from Myrtleholme, he was showing 4 cattle. This showhad top show cows from breeds and was great to be a part of it. Ispent 4 days here. Shane got champion cow with Myrtleholme Alisa14 sired by Redmonarch. This cow was the cow I admired the moston the trip. She went on to get reserve inter breed and championudder interbreed.

On Sunday 19th Sept it was an early start to travel 14hrs to Nowra inNew South Wales with Geoff Cochrane. Geoff is full of informationand has done plenty of travelling since retiring. The road tripwas a great chance to see more of this fantastic landscapearound Kangaroo Valley, Nowra and see a dingo, wombat andkangaroos! I spent 4 days here and got the chance to see thestuds of Eagle Park, Beaulands (Aussie reds), Viewmount,Beauna and Kangawarra.

The cows here were well grown and deep ribbed. There wasplenty of forage with the land being some of the most fertileland in Australia and being close to the coast. It was good tosee two rapid exit milking parlours at Tim Cochrane (EaglePark) and Tom Cochrane (Kangawarra). The farms werereally impressive setups. Progeny from bulls R Bangkok,Empire, Scarlets Marcel and Kangawarra Claret stood out.

Panorama Angeline dam of Red Rama

4yr In-Milk class at Adelaide Show

6yrs In Milk Class

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Verbena

My next journey was a 8hr drive, going through Mount Kosciuszkoand got the chance to see a few wild brumby horses before arriving inLaceby, Victoria. Land had dryed well as it flooded here ten days ago.

My last 4 days of the trip and the weather was really nice as it hasbeen one of Australia's wet and coldest winters for a while! I saw thestuds of Three Creeks, Ovensdale, Riversleigh, Llandovery andLemon Grove.

The herds here had a bit more variation in the type of cattle thanother areas. Three creeks had some good youngstock sired by Adam-p and Blitz. At Llandovery it was great to see the show cows I hadseen in crazy cow, especially the huge framed pride cow and Verbena,who was looking a little bit large with not calving as she had been onflush. I really admired this herd with great production and plenty ofhigh type and the same was seen at Lemon Grove. Margaret 162 wasmuch bigger than the photo I have seen of her! Her frame wasawesome, she was hopefully going to calve ready for IDW 2011. AtRiversleigh I saw a beautiful cow Gracie 15 by Redmonarch fresh withher 2nd, having had a bull by the number 1 ranked Illawarra bull fromTreeton. I really liked Tulip 10 by Helix, due shortly in the drypaddock.

In conclusion to the cattle I think the Illawarra have a lot to offer ontype, though rump settings can be high. The quality of udders aregreat. It will be interesting to see how they produce and manage onour systems as in Australia they are outside all year round and beinga different climate.

Illawarra breeders don't know a lot about our breeding and cattle butthey showed great interest and with many wanting to come , judgeand visit to look for themselves. I believe our bulls can work well onthere cows, but would have to be careful which bulls are selected forbreeders to test.

This trip was a brilliant experience, the hospitality was great,everyone really welcoming and keen to show me much as possible. Itwas a great time and too many stories and laughs to write about!

Amazing!

Rob Kite - Cotonhall Shorthorns

Scarlets Marcel at Kangawarra

Dam of Landmine in the Lush Pasture

Kangaroo Valley

Maiden Heifer born in 20091st Marleycote Fleur 30th ET GG Baynes & Son2nd Westonia Marie 9th R Stockton3rd Churchroyd Heather 48th IRG Collins & Ptns4th Rodway Bluma 4th G MadeleyMaiden or In-Calf heifer1st Rodway Tiny 259th G Madeley2nd Westonia Marie 8th R Stockton3rd Kidstones Gentle A Wilkes4th Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th

IRG Collins & PtnsHeifer In-Milk1st Marleycote Petal 105th GG Baynes & Son2nd Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Westonia Gay Lass 4th R Stockton4th Rodway Barrington Duchess 100th G MadeleyCow in Milk a):1st Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley2nd Hooton Cynthia 6th JC Hayward3rd Rodway Melody 2nd G Madeley4th Rodway Lady Laura 72nd G Madeleyb):1st Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies2nd Churchroyd Nicola 5th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Hooton Fairy Duchess 31st JC Hayward4th Elkington Dewdrop 7th MS & EAE Davies

Champion: Nejay Erin N Madeley

Reserve: Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies

National All Breeds Show 16/17 February 2010

Judge: Seimon Thomas

Neil Madeley receives his championship trophy from judge SeimonThomas

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Judges Report

It was an unexpected surprise but a great honour to judgethe National all breeds Dairy Show, Dairy Shorthorn Sectionand even greater surprise to be drawn to judge thehonourable Burke Trophy award, which had been acquiredfrom the Interbreed Pairs Competition from the Royal Show.It had been 21 years since my father Leslie Thomas had wonthe Trophy and it was extra special for me to judge thecompetition.

In the Dairy Shorthorn classes it was exciting and nice to getunder way with the maiden heifer class, which was filledwith quality headed by Marleycote Fleur 30. A clean reddairy heifer showing great presence and upstanding onparade, clean and level over the top, great depth through therib and length of body over my second heifer Westonia Marie9. Another modern heifer showing great correctness, depththrough the rib was again evident, over the third heiferChurchroyd Heather 48 a thirteen month heifer by D.Watzon showing quality throughout.

The in calf heifer class had Rodway Tiny 253 heading thisclass a clean heifer throughout showing great mobility anddairyness , sired by Normead Supreme Red, slightly morematurity over my second heifer Westonia Marie 8 by RodwayPrince and third was Elkington Amber Princess 10 by RisingStar Red.

The Junior Champion of these two sections was MarleycoteFleur 30 over Rodway Tiny 253 and Honourable MentionWestonia Marie 9.

Heifer in milk class was won by Marleycote Petal 105 byMorwick Sandranger, a light roan heifer with great dairyness,slightly fresh in the udder but showing great promise for thefuture. Second in this class was Churchroyd Gwen 8 byMaverick, a clean very correct heifer again over the thirdWestonia Gay Lass 4 by I.P.O.D.

The cow in milk class was split due to number of cattleforward. The junior cow was lead by quality, when enteringthe ring she showed great presence and style Nejay Erin 2was here to win, clean great depth, length and exceptionalmammary. Well balanced udder with teats well placed, withwell stocked fore udder blending well into a a bottom linewhere a prominent milk vein oozed milk. Placed second wasHooton Cynthia 6 by Glanhirwin Peerless, another red cowwith great dairy character, clean over the top, tremendousdepth and mammary over third Rodway Melody 2 byDeehaven Rebel.

Champion: Nejay Erin 2nd from Neil Madeley

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Senior milk class had four entries with Elkington Gentleby Horizon Ranger Red heading this class, being nineyear old she showed what longevity means. A hardwearing cow with tremendous depth. Second wasChurchroyd Nicola 5 by Hooton Fair Value, a nice roancow not quite the depth of my first cow, but showing trueShorthorn qualities throughout over my third placedHooton Fairy Duchess 31.

My Breed Champion had to be Nejay Erin 2 from Jayne,Neil Madeley and the boys, a stylish Champion showinggreat dairyness and presence.

Reserve was the Senior cow Elkington Gentle from MarkEluned and Jenny Davies.

Honourable Mention was Marleycote Petal 105 the heiferin milk from the Baynes Family.

Thank you very much to the Shorthorn Society for theprivilege to judge the all Breeds Show. Unfortunately Iwas unable to give the Burke Trophy to the DairyShorthorn.

Seimon V B Thomas

"Record Price for Shorthorn" A new record price for a Shorthorn female wasset at the elite sale following the All BreedsDairy Show when the maiden heifer MarleycoteFleur 30th from GG Baynes and Sons was soldfor 3600gns.

The buyer was the judge Seimon Thomas who had earlier placed the calf first in the maidenheifer class.

Marleycote Fleur 30th

J Hole & Sons LtdAshover, Nr. Chesterfield, Derbyshire S45 0ED

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Champion and Reserve Ashbourne Show 2010

in calf hiefers for Sale

AMBERThe AMBER Herd

EDDLESTOW HALL FARM

Royal Highland Show24-27 June 2010Judge: Gwyndaff James

RESULTS:a) Heifer not in calf, born after June 1st 20081st Marleycote Peggy 19th GG Baynes & Son 2nd Rodway Claribel 27th G Madeley3rd Churchroyd Peggy 14th IRG Collins & Ptns4th LisnamulliganPrincess Anne 3rd A Lawsonb) Heifer not in calf, born after June 1st 20081st Lisnamulligan Whitesox Polly 2nd A Lawson2nd Screel Lady Rosemary 4th S Wilson3rd Oakthwaite Lady Rosemary 151st M Dobson4th Newpark Foggathorpe 2nd D CraigHeifer in calf and due to calve on or after Aug 20101st Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2nd A Lawson 2nd Marleycote Petal 109th GG Baynes & Son3rd Earlsgift Countess 4th E Crank4th Oakthwaite Lorn Lady 177th M DobsonCow in calf having one or more calvings1st Breckney Lady 2nd P & CA Harrison2nd Marleycote Songstress 2nd GG Baynes & Son3rd Chatsworthpark Rustler Rosette J Hayward4th Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 2nd E Crank5th Penycoed Clara United J Teasdale & Son6th Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & PtnsCow in milk having had only one calving1st Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th E Crank2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Breckney Ruth 6th P & CA Harrison4th Breckney Wild Eyes 2nd P & CA Harrison5th Hooton Flora Gwynne 43rd JC Hayward6th Lisnamulligan Fairy 11th A LawsonCow in milk having had two or more calvings1st Rodway Sonnschein 15th GA Madeley2nd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Hooton Cynthia 6th JC Hayward4th Rodway Lady Laura 72nd GA MadeleyCow in Milk having four or more calvings1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Hooton Lily Fair 196th JC Hayward3rd Rodway Samanta 13th GA Madeley

The winning Interbreed Progeny Group from GA Madeley

Show Results

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Junior Champion: Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th E Crank

Reserve Junior Champion:Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th

IRG Collins & PtnsSupreme Champion:

Rodway Sonnschein 15th GA MAdeleyReserve Supreme:

Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns

Honorary Mention:

Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns

Best Pair of animals:

Rodway Sonnschein 15th & Rodway Lady Laura 72nd GA MAdeley

Interbreed Progeny Group by one Sire:Won by GA Madeley with Rodway Sonnschien 15th, R/Lady Laura 72nd and Rodway Bluma all sired by Kingsdale Libby's Rebel

Judges Report

I had the honour and privilege this year tojudge the World Conference Show held at the RoyalHighland show in Edinburgh. The show was well attendedwith probably the largest number of Dairy Shorthorns seenat a royal show for a number of years with over fifty exhibitson show. Enfys and myself along with Simon and EleanorThomas flew up from Cardiff on the Thursday morningand we enjoyed an afternoon in Edinburgh around thecity. Next morning we got up early to arrive in plenty oftime for what I consider to be the best classes of DairyShorthorns I have ever been asked to judge.

The First class of the day the maiden heifer class was splitinto two classes, the first class was led by a smart wellgrown heifer from GG Baynes & Son, and it was thisoverall growth and power that gave it the advantage overa very stylish calf from Graham Madeley in second. Thecalf in second had the advantage over the third in beingsharper over the withers and showing greater sweep andopenness of rib over a very correct heifer from MichaelDobson in third position.

Second class Maiden heifers led by an easy winner in thedark red calf Lisnamulligan Whitesox Polly 2nd fromAdam Lawson a daughter of the RCG bull LisnamulliganFairway, this calf took my immediately it entered the ringshe was a long clean dairy calf showing a clean dairy neckand sharper than the second over the withers and showedmore sweep and openness of rib than the calf in second shealso paraded well on a tremendous set of legs and feet. Mysecond placed calf Screel Lady Rosemary 2nd from SamWilson had the advantage over the third Oakthwaite LadyRosemary 151st from Michael Dobson in what was a veryclose placing in being a longer calf throughout cleanerthrough the neck and neater in the udder. But I have toadmire my third calf for its overall sweep and openness of riband width through the rump.

The third class the heifer in calf class five entries in this classand led by another stunning entry from Adam Lawson in thelight roan heifer Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2nd sired byMeadow haven Pride Star, She was a long clean dairy heifershowing great sweep and openness of rib she showedexceptional balance of dairy ness and strength being cleanerthrough the neck and withers and neater in the udder thanthe taller well grown heifer Marleycote Petal 109 from DavidBaynes in Second. The second heifer had the advantage overthe third heifer Earlsgift Countess 4th in being taller longerand cleaner through the neck and sharper over the withersand front end than the powerful heifer Earlsgift Countess4th from E Crank in Third.

The Fifth class in the ring was the Dry cow class with nineentries a difficult class to judge owing to the different typesof cows in the class and ages there were two exceptionalcows in fourth and fifth which had had ten and nine calvingsapiece.

But I led this class with an exceptional individual in the lightroan cow Breckney Lady 2nd from Paul and Anne Harrisoncarrying her second.

She has the advantage over the second MarleycoteSongstress 2nd from David Baynes in being sharper over thewithers and showing greater openness and sweep of rib andmore width through the front end.

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The second over the third was a close placing but I gave theadvantage to my second cow over the taller longer cow inthird Chatsworth Park Rustler Rosette from JC Hayward, inbeing stronger through the spine and being more levelthrough the rump than the cow in third. She also tracks fartruer and straighter on her hind legs than my third cow butI have to admire my third cow for her overall length, stature,dairyness and quality of udder.

Then there followed a good class of heifers in milk againwith nine entries this class was led by an easy winner inEarlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th a daughter of Drisgol Watson fromE Crank. This heifer took my eye immediately as she walkedinto the ring this heifer had everything on the day, dairynessand strength, power and an exceptional udder. I gave herthe advantage over the sweet dairy well-uddered heifer insecond Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th in being tallerand longer in the body and she also has the advantage inbeing wider through the chest and has far greater bodycapacity, frame and width of rump than the heifer in second.I also admired the exceptional udder on this leading heifer.The second has the advantage over the third Bracken Ruth6th from Paul and Anne Harrison in her quality of udder,having a tighter fore udder and a higher and wider rearudder. Taking nothing away from this well bodied heifer inthird position.

This class was followed by the best class of the day the 2ndand 3rd calved class there were 11 entries, the sheer qualityof the animals forward in this class was exceptional withreal quality right down the line.

Champion Heifer Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th from E Crank

Reserve Champion from IRG Collins & Ptnrs Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th

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I led this class with the type of cow I am looking for inRodway Sonnschein 15th with balance of dairyness andstrength and cleanliness of bone in the hind leg at its best.This cow was the cow that caught my attention, I gave herthe advantage over the second Churchroyd Lady Rose 15thfrom IRG Collins, in being more upstanding and widerthrough the front end longer through the body and strongerin the spine and wider through the rump than the cow insecond. When coming to her udder she is more levelthrough the udder floor and her front teats hang moresquarely on the udder floor and I had to admire the height,width and bloom of rear udder and strength of ligament onmy leading cow. The second over the third Hooton Cynthia6th from JC Hayward was another close placing, I gave thesecond the advantage over the third in being cleanerthrough the neck and more dairy throughout, she also hadthe advantage over the third on the day in her havinggreater height, width and bloom of rear udder. I had toadmire my third cow for her overall balance and strengthand quality of udder.

The Senior cow class followed with four entries This was ledby Churchroyd Heather 29th from IRG Collins I admired myfirst cow for her overall balance and power and dairyness. Igave her the advantage over the second Hooton Lily Fair196th in being taller, wider and cleaner through the headand neck and more dairy throughout. She also has greatersweep and openness of rib. When coming to her udderwhich was full of milk and she had the distinct advantageover the second in having greater fullness, height and widthof rear udder. My second cow another exceptional cow hadthe advantage over the third Rodway Samantha 13th inbeing more structurally correct over the rump, and whencoming to her feet and legs she parades on a steeper rearfoot angle. My second cow also has the advantage over thethird in her quality of udder having a stronger fore udderattachment and a more defined median suspensoryligament . But I have to admire my third cow for her overallframe and power.

The next class in was the best pair of females there weretwelve entries forward this was won by an exceptional pairof dark red cows in milk from Graham Madeley in RodwaySonchein 15TH and Rodway Lady Laura 72nd they werewithout doubt easy winners in this class followed in secondby an other good pair from IRG Collins. Third went toanother quality pair from john Hayward.

Junior Champion

I awarded the junior championship to the winning heifer inmilk Earlsgift Fillpail Fae 4th a heifer I greatly admired forher overall frame, dairyness and exceptional udder.

Followed closely by the sweet dairy heifer in milkChurchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th from IRG Collins.

Overall Champion

My overall champion went to the winner of the best class ofthe day, the junior cow in milk winner Rodway Sonnschein

15th from GA Madeley, a cow I greatly admired forher overall balance of body and quality of udder shewas beautifully turned out and handled by RachelMadeley.

The Reserve went to Churchroyd Lady Rose 15thfrom IRG Collins who was second to the champion inher class, another well-turned out dairy cow with aquality udder.

My honourable mention went to the senior cow inmilk winner Churchroyd Heather 29th from IRGCollins. These were three quality animals and acredit to the breed and their breeders.

Gwyndaf makes his decision

There was more excitement to follow in the interbreedclasses when the best group of three progeny by one sire waswon by the dairy shorthorn group by Kingsdale Libby's Rebelthe property of GA Madeley which included the Championdairy shorthorn Rodway Sonnschein 15th and her herd

mates Lady Laura 72 and Bulma. Well done what a fantasticachievement for Graham and family and the breed, and aGreat end to the World Conference well not quite. Theserious part for me was over, it was time to slacken the collarand to meet new and old friends at the Shorthorn Pavilionand later at the Conference dinner at the showgroundattended by well over 200 people. The camaraderie of thedairy shorthorn breeders and friends continued to the earlyhours of the morning talking about various things mostly todo with cows and breeding and the best PEAR according toa certain young gentleman. I would like to thank all theshorthorn breeders for the quality stock that they allexhibited to a very high standard. And I am sure that thequality of the cattle found in the UK is equal to none, youhave shown the World at the 2010 World Conference showand farm visits the quality of stock that wehave here in this country.

I would like to thank the Shorthorn Societyand the Royal Highland show for the kindinvitation and showing faith in a Welshmanto judge the Dairy Shorthorn Classes at the2010 World Conference Show.

Thank you to the Royal Highland Societyfor their kind hospitality to me and my wifeEnfys during our stay in Edinburgh. Iwould also like to thank the Shorthornstewards at the show for their kindassistance and hard work in keeping theclasses running to time. Also to Simon andEleanor Thomas for their company andcompanionship during the trip. Simon haddual role during this trip being the officialChauffer up and back from Cardiff andofficial Bodyguard if needed and who canargue with a man of his stature. I lookforward to returning to the Highland Showin the near future. And who can argue withthe Show's website which states that it isthe Greatest Show on Earth, well the 2010World Conference Show certainly was.

Thank you one and all,

Gwyndaf James

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Cerys Crank receives her award from Ian Dibble from New Zealand

Rachael Madeley receiving the Championshiptrophy from the Judges wife, Enfys James

Rachael Madeley receives her award from Dave Kendall AmericanMilking Shorthorn Secretary

Basil Lawson and the 'Now Famous' Malcolm from Australia

Graham Madeley receiving his trophy fromEnfys James

Piping in the Haggis Arthur Lawrence addresses the Haggis

Presentations at the Gala Dinner in the President Marque

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RESULTS:Maiden Heifer1st Churchroyd Heather 48 IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Ellerghyll Kirklevington 3rd DW Throup3rd RodwayButterbur 53rd MJ Jackson4th Churchroyd Pamela 14th IRG Collins & PtnsHeifer in calf 1st Stricklet Geri 15th GG Baynes & Son2nd Churchroyd Amanda Red 6th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Kidstones Gentle A Wilkes4th Rodway Lily 3rd MJ JacksonCow in calf due to calve within 3 months of the show1st Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Marleycote Petal 95th GG Baynes & Son3rd Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & PtnsHeifer in milk1st Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A Wilkes2nd Yewtree Albert Daisy AV Wright3rd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th IRG Collins & Ptns4th Hutchinwood GT Sweetrose 9th Messrs FleetwoodCow in milk born in or after 20051st Winbrook VI 114th GA & DW Dent2nd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Marleycote Win Jill 8th GG Baynes & Son4th Kidstones Heather A Wilkes

Champion from IRG Collins & Ptns Churchroyd Heather 29th

Cow in Milk born in or before 20041st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & PtnsProduction Inspection1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Winbrook Peeress Rose GA & DW Dent4th Marleycote Win Jill 8th GG Baynes & SonGroup of Three 1st GA & DW Dent2nd IRG Collins & PtnsBest Pair1st IRG Collins & Ptns Sired by Jerom2nd GG Baynes & Son Sired by Marleycote Jack

Champion:


Reserve:

Winbrook Peeress Rose GA & DW Dent

Junior Champion:

Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A Wilkes

Reserve:

Strickley Geri 15th GG Baynes & Sons

Reserve Champion from Winbrook Peeress Rose from GA & DW Dent

Great Yorkshire Show13/15 July 2010 | Judge: David Slade

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Judges Report:

It was a real privilege to be asked to judge at the GreatYorkshire Show, and a pleasure to see so many excellentcattle. In the maiden heifer class nine were forward withfirst place going to Churchroyd Heather 48, a tall correctheifer with great depth of rib and very strong legs andfeet. The second heifer, Ellerghyll Kirklevington 3, wasa very powerful heifer with a straight topline and neatteat placement, whilst in third, Rodway Butterbar 53shown by M Jackson was a smaller, but very neat heiferalso with excellent teat placement.

Six were forward in the in-calf heifer class, a really niceclass of heifers. Strickley Geri 15 was a very stylishheifer with superb teat placement putting her ahead ofChurchroyd Amanda Red 6, a smaller heifer, but with agood topline and very correct in the udder.

The winner of the dry cow class, a very strong class offour cows, was the very powerful cow, ChurchroydHeather 24, a cow carrying tremendous depth andcapacity, the second placed cow, Marleycote Songstress11 being smaller but with a strong rear attachment andstronger legs than the third cow, Churchroyd Heather 30.

The heifer in milk class saw seven forward and anothervery strong class. First went to Kidstones Lady Laura 8,a very stylish dairy heifer walking on very sound legs andfeet and with a very correct udder. She went on the beheifer champion. Second was Yewtree Albert Daisy, astrong milky heifer with a lot of capacity, which put herover the third placed heifer Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes29, who, although slightly finer, should mature into agood cow.

The Junior Cow class saw a great class of cows, with allsix being really superb. First place went to Winbrook Vi114, a very modern dairy cow with excellent teatplacement, and second went to the taller ChurchroydLady Rose 15, a sharp, clean dairy cow with strong legsand feet. In third was a big cow, Hutchinwood SweetRose 15, with a small tidy udder.

The Senior Cow class saw just two forward, but whatfantastic cows! It was extremely difficult to choosebetween them, but first went to Churchroyd Heather 29 avery powerful modern cow with lots of capacity, justpipping Winbrook Peeress Rose, a light roan cow with atremendous mammary system, and also a powerful cow.

It was those two senior cows who went on to become theChampion and Reserve, the Champion showingtremendous strength and balance throughout, and bothof them really excellent cows.

All in all it was a fantastic show with excellent quality ofcattle right down the line and a tremendous credit to allthe exhibitors.

David Slade

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Cheshire Show22/23 June 2010Judge: Dave Kendall (USA) (AMSS)

Open Heifer 13 entries1st Kayl Proud Maid N & R Boote2nd Rodway Marcia 28th G Madeley3rd Broadlane Fairy 7th G Norbury4th Churchroyd Peggy 14th IRG Collins & Ptns 5th Cotonhall Starlet R Kite6th Dee Barbara 7th D Price-JonesHeifer in-calf 4 entries1st Kayl Lakeside Tiny N & R Boote2nd Rodway G Madeley3rd Broadlane Lady Laura 21st G Norbury4th Avondale Lily Fair 4th E & M CrankCow in calf 6 entries1st Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Kayl Proud Countess 16th N & R Boote3rd Elkington Amber Princess 4th MS & EAE Davies4th BroadlaneLady Laura 14th GP NorburyHeifer In Milk 7 entries1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 39th

IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Westonia Gay Lass 4th R Stockton3rd Hooton Cynthia 7th E & M Crank4th Kayl Proud Countess 20th N & R BooteCow in Milk having had 2 or 3 calves 7 entries1st Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley2nd Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley 3rd Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns4th Kayl Proud Countess 17th N & R Boote

Dave Kendall American Milking Shorthorn Secretary and Judge for theday presents the Champion award to Neil Madeley and Nejay Erin 2nd

Cow in milk having had 4 or more calves 7 entries1st Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies3rd Rodway Marie 62nd G Madeley4th Broadlane Fairy 2nd GF NorburyPair of Shorthorns one sire 6 pairs1st G Madeley 2nd IRG Collins & Ptns3rd N & R Boote Group of Three Females 5 groups1st IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd N & R Boote3rd G Madeley

Champion:

Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley

Reserve:

Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley

Judges Report:

It was both with humility and excitement that I flew acrossthe Atlantic to judge the excellent quality Cheshire CountyShow in June. Humility for the honor of judging in thehomeland of the great Red, White and Roan breed.Excitement to witness first hand the efforts of the DairyShorthorn breeders to improve, promote and expand thedemand for their cattle. The effort of breeders in the UK hasresulted in the most rapidly growing Dairy Shorthornpopulation in the world; I was very happy to come to learnfrom your success.

The quality of the animals presented started with a smashingset of heifers in the Open Heifer class. 13 head deep the classsaw a lineup of quality throughout. The class started with apair of roan heifers that fit a mould of balance of dairyquality with substance. Kayl Proud Maid captured the firstprize with a dairy, chiseled front-end, a wonderful spring toher rib and correctness over her rump. I greatly admired thesecond place heifer Rodway Marcia 28 dairy elegance withher long, clean neck; silky, thin hide and cleanliness throughthe flank. However, the second place heifer did not handleherself on the move as well as the first place heifer, trackingjust a bit closer at the hocks with more set from the side viewand perhaps a trifle back in the thurl. Rodway Marica 28 alsolacked the spring of rib found in Kayl Proud Maid.

While only a class of four the In Calf Heifers, the group broughtout was a handy set of animals. In first the light roan KaylLakeside Tiny was a well-balanced heifer feminineaboutthe head with a long, extended neck leading back to a dairyshoulder.

The first place animal was thin hide, angular heifer whilestill possessing an adequate width of chest and depth ofheart to balance her dairy cut. In second was a larger heiferwith more power through the front end and greater widththrough the rump and pelvis region but she lacked thebalance of dairy quality and substance found in the winner.

The Dry cows brought out 6 sound cows all havingattributes that would have made them even moreappealing when in milk. In first place ChurchroydHeather 30 won on her freedom of motion, her dairy sweepand spring to her rib and the overall balance of her drymammary system.

Champion from Neil Madeley - Nejay Erin 2nd

The Older Cow in Milk class started with thelarge scale but very correct ChurchroydHeather 29. This massive animal exhibited great width ofchest, depth and spring of rib, was wide through the hooksand pins and had a beautiful free stride. In addition the Redand White First Place winner had a wonderfully attachedsilky quality udder with great width and height. Just freshless than a fortnight, Heather 29 was still a bit heavy of fleshlacking the clean, angular bone and freedom from excessflesh of some of the early class winners. In second in thisdeep class was Elkington Dewdrop 3. A more silky hided cowthan the winner, the second place Dewdrop 3 also possesseda cleaner, flatter bone. However, the overall correctness andscale combined with the silky udder propelled Heather 29 tothe top.

For Champion Nejay Erin 2 rose to the top with her overallbalance of dairy quality and strength combined with stylealong with the most correct, attractive udder in theChampionship lineup. Reserve Champion was her classmateRodway Jenna 2, following along nicely behind theChampion and being fully in bloom on show day. HonorableMentions to Churchroyd Heather 29 and Churchroyd BronteWildeyes 29. Two wonderful animals just to fresh, carrying abit of flesh on the day and lacking some of the angular, cleanbone and bloom of udder of the Champion and ReserveChampion.

It was a great pleasure to see the quality of animals atCheshire. Every class was deep in quality, every exhibitor ofthe highest class. The U.K has much to promote not only inyour own country but around the world. Thank you for thehonor of judging this great show.

Dave Kendall

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In second Kayl Proud Countess 16th followed with herangular cut, dairy bone and head. The second place cow justlacked a touch of elegance to get over the first place animal.

The In Milk Heifer class had seven attractive animalspresented. In first in this exciting and appealing class was aheifer with a welded on udder. Just fresh a few days theRed, Little White Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 possesseda smoking good udder with an exceptional strong butproductive fore udder attachment, correct teat placement,deep medial ligament exhibiting a deep crease and greatwidth though the rear udder. In second Westonia Gay Lass4th was cut just a bit more dairy with an advantage over thefirst place animal in angularity through the front end, lengthof neck and depth of heart. However, Westonia Gay Lass 4thlacked the advantage in the mammary system as well as thefreedom of stride and correctness through the rump ofChurchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29.

The Class of cows having had two or three calves presenteda close placing in the top with a beautiful pair of animals. Infirst the Red and White Nejay Erin 2 used her overallbalance, style, sparkling and correct movement when on thewalk, greater freedom from flesh over the pins along with astronger fore udder attachment, in particular on the rightside, to nudge out the solid red, dairy and elegant RodwayJenna 2. The second place Rodway Jenna 2nd had theadvantage of Nejay Erin 2 in the spring and depth of rib. Ialso greatly admired the booming high and wide rear udderof the second place cow. However, the red cow lacked theoverall strength of the fore udder attachment, levelness ofthe udder floor and cleanliness through the neck and overthe ribs and through the thigh of the first place cow.

The Royal Welsh Show19/22 July 2010 Judge: Mr R BaynesGwartheg Godro Byrgorn | Dairy Shorthorn Cattle

Heifer Maiden1st Gelli Jack Flora OT Harries2nd Elkington Princess Anne 10th MS & EAE DaviesCow in calf1st Gelli Flora OT Harries2nd Elkington Dewdrop 7th MS & EAE DaviesCow in Milk1st Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies 2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE DaviesCow in Milk with 3rd Calf1st Gelli Flora IL & E Harries2nd Elkington Princess Anne 4th MS & EAE DaviesBest Group of ThreeFrom the Elkington Herd of MS & EAE DAvies

JUNIOR CHAMPION:

Gelli Jack Flora OT Harries

SENIOR CHAMPION:

Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies

SUPREME SHORTHORN CHAMPION:

Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies

RESERVE SUPREME:

Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies

Champion: Elkington Gentle from MS & EAE Davies

Reserve Champion: Elkington Dewdrop 3rd - MS & EAE Davies

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Heifer1st Rodway Marcia 28th G Madeley2nd Dee Autumn Rose 5th D Price-Jones3rd Churchroyd Butterbur 4th IRG Collins & Ptns4th Cotonhall Josephine R KiteHeifer in Calf1st Rodway Samanta 18th G Madeley2nd Nejay Acacia 3rd N Madeley3rd Churchroyd Red Duchess IRG Collins & PtnsCow in Calf1st Westonia Marie 5th R Stockton2nd Irthingvale Rebels Starlet R Kite3rd Rodway Lady Barrington 21st G Madeley4th Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & PtnsHeifer in Milk1st Westonia Gay Lass R Stockton2nd Rodway Tiny 3rd G Madeley3rd Cotonhall Clarissa R Kite4th Churchroyd Nutkin 2nd IRG Collins & PtnsCow in Milk1st Nejay Erin 2nd N Madeley2nd Rodway Lady Laura 71st G Madeley3rd Churchroyd Heather 30th IRG Collins & Ptns

Staffordshire County Show 2/3rd June 2010Judge: Rob Boote

Interbreed and Breed Champion - Nejay Erin 2nd from N Madeley

Group of Three: Best Two:1st G Madeley 1st G Madeley2nd N Madeley 2nd R Kite3rd R Kite

Champion and Interbreed Champion:Nejay Erin 2nd - N Madeley

Reserve:Westonia Gay Lass - R Stockton

Heifer born on or after 1 April 091st Rodway Marcia 28th G A Madeley 2nd Burbrooks VI Emerald R W Harper & Ptrs3rd Rodway Gray Rose 27th RST & SA Morgan Heifer born on or before 31st March 09 but no in calf1st Boothdale Lucky 3rd J Wainwright & Sons2nd Rodway Claribel 37th G A Madeley 3rd Cotonhall Connie R KiteHeifer in-calf carrying her 1st calf to calve at under 3 yrs ofage1st Kayl Lakeside Tiny 231 R Boote2nd Nejay Acacia 3rd RST & SA Morgan3rd Rodway Samanta 18 G A MadeleyCow in calf carrying at least her 2nd calf1st Kayl Proud Countess 16 R BooteHeifer In Milk calved with 1st calf at under 3 yrs of age1st Irthingvale Watzon Pearla Graham Bell2nd Rodway Tiny 247 G A Madeley 3rd Yewtree Prime Daisy H V Wright & Son

Nantwich & South Cheshire Show 28th July 2010Judge: Mrs E. Davies, St Clears, Carmarthen

Cow in Milk having had 2 or 3 calves1st Westonia Marie 6 R Stockton2nd Rodway Lady Laura G A Madeley3rd Yewtree Prince Olivia H V Wright & SonCow in milk having had 4 or more calves1st Yewtree Chatter Daisy H V Wright & Son2nd Rodway Lady Barrington RST & SA MorganPair of Shorthorns the property of the same exhibitor 1st G A Madeley2nd R Boote3rd G A MadeleyChampion Heifer:

Irthingvale Watzon Pearla Graham BellBreed Champion:

Westonia Marie 6 R StocktonReserve Champion:

Irthingvale Watzon Pearla Graham Bell

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Heifer - Born After 1st Oct 20081st Rodway Marie 74 IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Churchroyd Heather 30 IRG Collins & PtnsCow - Dry And In Calf, With 2nd Or Subsequent Calf1st Amber Princess Anne 68 J Hole2nd Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & PtnsHeifer - In Calf, With 1st Calf Not More Than 3Yrs On Day 1st Amber Barrington Iris 150 J Hole2nd Rodway Marie 74 IRG Collins & PtnsHeifer In Milk To First Calving Calved Before 3 Yrs Old1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Amber Dainty Princess 110 J HoleCow In Milk With 2nd Or Subsequent Calf1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Amber Dainty Princess 103 J HoleBest Officially Milk Recorded1st Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Amber Dainty Princess 103J Hole3rd Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & PtnsPair1st IRG Collins & Ptns2nd J Hole & Son3rd IRG Collins & PtnsGroup1st J Hole & Son2nd IRG Collins & Ptns

Champion Heifer:

Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 IRG Collins & Ptns

Champion:

Churchroyd Gwen 8 IRG Collins & Ptns

Bakewell Show4/5 August 2010 | Judge: Mr C Hayward

Churchroyd Gwen 8th - Dairy Shorthorn Champion from IRG Collins& Ptns

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The 119th Ashbourne Show21 August 2010Judge: G Norbury

Best Heifer under two yrs1st Weaverdale Isabel G Pattinson & S KirkhamHeifer In-Calf1st Amber Barrington Iris 150th J Hole & SonDry Cow1st Weaverdale Moonbeam G Pattinson & S KirkhamHeifer In-Milk1st Amber Dainty Princess 110th J Hole & Son2nd Weaverdale Lilac G Pattinson & S KirkhamCow in Milk1st Amber Dainty Princess 103rd

J Hole & Son2nd Weaverdale Fillpail Fini 18th

G Pattinson & S KirkhamChampion:

Amber Dainty Princess 103rd

J Hole & Son

Ryedale Show27th July 2010Judge: Mr S Dixon, Co Durham

Maiden Heifer1st Churchroyd Heather IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Churchroyd Gentle IRG Collins & Ptns 3rd Chiplodge Elisha 2nd ST StonehouseCow or Heifer in Calf1st Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Chiplodge Dewdrop Rose ST StonehouseGroup of Three owned by the Exhibitor:

1st IRG Collins & Ptns

2nd ST Stonehouse

Dairy Shorthorn Champion:

Churchroyd Butterbur IRG Collins & Ptns

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Westmorland County ShowJudge: Wendy Young

Judges Report:

I would like to thank Westmoorland County show forinviting me to judge their show and the exhibitors forturning their cattle out in such fine form.

Maiden heifer

There were two very good animals in this class, I headed itwith Strickley Lily 13 by Poos Stadel Classic, she was a talldairylike open ribbed red and white heifer who had a littlebit more stretch overall over a smaller roan heifer WinbrookVi by Winbrook Marmaduke in second place that showed alot of promise underneath.

Heifer in calf

Unfortunately there was only one in this class WinbrookPeeress Rose but not taking anything away from her shewas a great balanced roan heifer who paraded around onfantastic legs and feet.

Cow in Calf

I had no hesitation in heading this class with Strickley Pansya 7th calver with great power and dairy strength whoparaded well and had good hold of her udder for her age, itwas the pure size and power of her that gave her theadvantage over a young very dairylike cow in secondWinbrook Dewdrop 112.

Heifer in Milk

This was the largest class of the day with great heifers alldown the line. I headed it with Strickley Annabella 140 aroan well balanced heifer with a good udder, it was thecapacity and width of rear udder that gave her theadvantage over my second placed heifer Strickley Starlet, areal stretchy, long, open heifer that was unfortunately justtoo fresh on the day, she had the advantage over the heiferin third Winbrook Cactus in snugness of udder, she had theadvantage over the fourth place heifer Middlebankend Rubya red heifer that just didn't have the balance of the heiferabove her.

Cow in Milk

This was a great class of cows, I headed it with WinbrookPeeress Rose a fifth calver with style, length, balance andwell attached udder, my champion on the day, giving her theadvantage over Winbrook Digitalis 2 from the Barkers insecond for her fore udder attachment and style. My secondplaced and reserve champion cow was a real open ribbedmilky fourth calver giving her the advantage over my thirdplace Strickley Athena for her overall width throughout. Mythird place was a good young dairy cow that again was justtoo fresh on the day.

Heifer In Milk1st Strickley Annabella 140th WH & KM Robinson2nd Strickley Starlet 103rd WH & KM Robinson3rd Winbrook Cactus 7th GA & DW Dent4th Middlebankend Ruby NJ & C BarkerCow in Milk1st Winbrook Peeress Rose GA & DW Dent2nd Winbrook Digitalis 2nd NJ & C Barker3rd Strickley Athena 3rd WH & KM RobinsonBest Group of three1st WH & KM Robiinson2nd GA & DW Dent 3rd NJ & C Barker

Champion:

Winbrook Peeress Rose - GA & DW Dent

Reserve Champion:

Winbrook Digitalis - NJ & C Barker

Results:

Maiden Heifer1st Strickley Lily 13th WH & KM Robinson2nd Winbrook Vi GA & DW DentHeifer in calf1st Winbrook Peeress Rose GA & DW DentCow In Calf1st Strickley Pansy WH & KM Robinson2nd Winbrook Dewdrop 112th GA & DW Dent

130th Bingley Show8th August 2010 Judge: Steve Johnson, York

It was a great honour to be asked to judge the DairyShorthorns at this lovely little show.

My thanks go out to all the very helpful ShowStewards and Exhibitors, who though small innumbers made up for it with some very nice qualitycattle and their wonderful enthusiasm for the breed.

Congratulations to Mrs A E Wilkes who took bothChampion and Reserve Champion prizes.

MAIDEN HEIFER1st Ellerghyll Kirklevington 3rd D W Throup2nd Kidstones Gentle 2nd A E WilkesHEIFER IN CALF1st Kidstones Gentle A E WilkesIN MILK HEIFER1st Ellerghyll Mirabelle 8th D W Throup2nd Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A E WilkesCOW IN MILK1st Kidstones Heather A E WilkesPAIRS1st Mrs A E Wilkes2nd Mrs D W Throup

CHAMPION:

Kidstones Gentle AE Wilkes

RESERVE CHAMPION:

Kidstones Heather AE Wilkes

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Cumberland Show17th July 2010Judge: Mr Paul Harrison

Heifer1st WinbrookJill 46th GA & DW Dent2nd BrafellMichelle 4th J Teasdale & Son3rd Middlebankend Lily 2nd NJ & C BarkerHeifer in Calf1st Middlebankend Ruby 2nd NJ & C Barker2nd WInbrook Vi 123rd GA & DW DenHeifer in Milk1st Winbrook Dairymaid 102nd GA & DW Dent2nd Brafell Bella 2nd J Teasdale & SonCow in calf1st Penycoed Clara United J Teasdale & Son 2nd Courtover Perry Blossom 46th Messrs HewsonCow in milk1st Winbrook Vi 114th GA & DW Dent2nd Winbrook Digitalis 2nd NJ & C Barker3rd Brafell Barrington 13th J Teasdale & SonGroup of three1st Messrs Dent2nd J Teasdale & Son

Champion:

WinbrookVi 114th GA & DW Dent

Reserve:

Winbrook Dairymaid 102nd GA & DW Dent

Wensley Dale Show28th August 2010Judge: D Garnett, Tadcaster

Maiden Heifer1st Kidstones Yanna 4th Alex Wilkes2nd Rodway Butter Burr 53rd Martin Jackson3rd Kidstones Yanna 3rd Alex WilkesHeifer in Calf1st Kidstones Lady Laura 9th Alex Wilkes2nd Kidstones Gentle Alex Wilkes3rd Elerghyll Kirklevington DW ThroupeHeifer in Milk1st Kidstones Yanna 2nd Alex Wilkes2nd Kidstones Lady Laura Alex Wilkes3rd Ellerghyll Mirraball DW ThroupeCow in milk1st Kidstones Heather Alex WilkesPairs1st Alex Wilkes2nd DW Throupe3rd M Jackson

Champion:

Kidstones Yanna 2nd Alex Wilkes

Reserve:

Kidstones Lady Laura 8th Alex Wilkes

Gargrave ShowJudge: Martin Jackson, Thirsk

Maiden Heifer1st Ellerghyll Starlett DW Throupe2nd Kidstones Gentle 2nd Alex Wilkes3rd Pewterhouse Avril M KelsallHeifer in Calf1st Kidstones Gentle 1st Alex Wilkes2nd Ellerghyll Kirklevington DW ThroupeHeifer in Milk1st Kidstones Lady Laura 8th Alex Wilkes2nd M Kelsall3rd Ellerghyll Mirrable DW ThroupeCow in milk1st Kidstones Heather 1st Alex WilkesPairs1st M Kelsall2nd Alex Wilkes

Champion:

Kidstones Lady Laura 8th Alex Wilkes

Reserve:

M Kelsall

Hon. Mention:

Ellerghyll Starlett DW Throupe

Otley Show Judge: David Garnett, Tadcaster

Maiden Heifer1st Rodway Lilly 5th Martin Jackson2nd Kidstones Gentle 2nd Alex WilkesHeifer in Calf1st Kidstones Gentle 1s Alex Wilkes2nd Ellerghyll Duchess Gwynne D Throupe3rd Quarnford Ruby M JacksonCow in calf1st Kidstones Heather 1 Alex WilkesCow in milk1st Kidstones Avril Alex Wilkes & D Throupe2nd Strickley Starlett 93rd DW ThroupePairs1st Alex Wilkes2nd D Throupe3rd M Jackson

Champion:

Kidstones Avril Wilkes Throupe

Reserve:

Strickley Starlett DW Throupe

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Pembrokeshire County ShowAugust 2010Judge: G Bell

Cow in calf1st Elkington Barrington 21st MS & EAE Davies2nd Elkington Dewdrop 7th MS & EAE DaviesHeifer in milk1st 2nd Gelli Rampage Foggathorpe IL & E HarriesCow in milk1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies3rd Elkington Gentle MS & EAE Davies4th Elkington Nellie 12th MS & EAE DaviesLifetime Production for cows which have given at least25,00kgs of milk1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies2nd Elkington Dewdrop 3rd MS & EAE Davies3rd Elkington Gentle MS & EAE DaviesBest Group of Three1st MS & EAE Davies2nd IL & E Harries

Champion:

Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies

Denbigh and Flint ShowAugust 19th 2010Judge: Graham Pattinson

Heifer in Milk1st Kayl Proud Countess 25th R BooteHeifer in Calf1st Kayl Proud Countess 27th R BooteCow in Milk1st Kayl Sand Maid R BooteHeifer in Calf1st Kayl Proud Countess 27th R Boote

Champion:

Kayl Proud Countess 25th R Boote

Reserve:

Kayl Sand Maid R Boote

North Somerset Show3rd May 2010Judge: M Woodget

Maiden Heifer born on or after 01.03.091st Brimclose Rosalee 3rd D & S Slade2nd Goodwick Solo K Osborne & Sons3rd Cargenwen Little Jane 70th J T RoweHeifer in Calf to calve under 3 years of age 1st Tonelea Fatima 51st A Whittle2nd BrimcloseMelody 3rd D & S SladeHeifer in Milk to have had her first calf under 3 years old1st Brimclose Kathleen D & S SladeCow in Milk born after 01.06.05 1st Goodwick Priceless Princess 194th K Osborne2nd Brimclose Melody 2nd D & S Slade3rd Brimclose Magic 3rd D & S SladeCow in Milk born before 1.6.051st Brimclose Magic D & S Slade2nd Brimclose Rosalee D & S SladePair of Females1st D & S Slade2nd A Whittle3rd D RoweGroup of Three1st D & S Slade

Champion:

Tonelea Fatima 51st from Arthur Whittle

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TULLAMORE SHOW 8th August 2010 Judge: Mr Rolly Bateman

sound, great moving roan heifer of N. Dowd. She wonthis class with ease.

Winning the 2009 female class was a light roan qualityheifer Ballylaffin Dana from Robin Darker and bred byJames Whelan. She is full in her crops and deep ribbed,full of beef cow dimension. She walks out on a great setof feet and legs and would be my Reserve Champion.

2010 Bull calf class was won by N. Dowd, on a highperformance, longsided bull calf with plenty of breedcharacter.

2009 Bull class won by this outstanding roan bull,Ballinlig Danzer owned by Brendan Shaughnessy andbred by Terry Middleton, Moate, Co. Westmeath, wonthis division handly, with his tremendous length of spineand rear-quarter. He walks out on a great set of legs, lotsof heel and foot structure.

Judges Report from Rolly Bateman

Thank you Irish Shorthorn breeders for having meadjudicate the 2010 Tullamore, at Bluebell Estates. Abright sunny day was enjoyed by a record crowd of fairgoers, and the Beef Shorthorn breeders put on a show ofoutstanding cattle second to none.

Supreme champion went to Carmel, P.J & Martin Kellywith their stout, deep ribbed, smooth all red beefShorthorn cow, Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil with heroutstanding all red heifer January 2010 calf at foot. Thiscow walks on a big sound foot, wide through her pin setand deep in fore and rear flank. Big muzzled with a kindeye, she is a breedy beef cow , a true ambassador for thebreed. In my opinion her January 2010 daughter is betterthan her dam... this heifer calf would win the 2010 singleheifer calf entry. Sound on her undercarriage, correctthrough her pin set and thurl, she like her dam exudesbreed character, and style and power.

Winning the 2008 female class was a big performance

Beef Shorthorn

National Registered Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Cow1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil

PJ,C & M Kelly2nd Creaga Coco Noel Dowd3rd Ballygowen Chatter Jim Foley4th Croxtonpark Rothes Natasha

PJ, C & M KellyBeef Shorthorn bull born between 1-1-09 and 31-12-091st Ballinlig Danzer Ms Hazel GunnBeef Shorthorn heifer born between 1-1-09 and 31-12-091st Ballylaffin Danna Robin Darker2nd Ricketstown Belle 15th PJ,C & M. Kelly3rd Capponellan Nancy Michael Flatley4th Ricketstown Rothes Kara 2nd

PJ,C & M Kelly

Beef Shorthorn heifer born between 1-1-08 and 31-12-081st Creaga Dazzle Noel Dowd2nd Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ,C & M. Kelly3rd Kilfrush Patsy 9th Pat Hayes4th Ballygowen Wanda Jim FoleyBeef Shorthorn heifer calf born after 1-1-101st Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil 2nd

PJ,C & M. Kelly2nd Ballinlig Freeda Ms Amanda Middleton3rd Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd4th Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pat HehirBeef Shorthorn Bull calf born after 1-1 -101st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd2nd Creaga Felix Noel Dowd3rd Carrarock Jacob Padraic Chalke

Champion:

Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil PJ, C & M. Kelly

Reserve Champion:

Ballylaffin Danna Robin Darker

Dairy Shorthorn - Judge: Rob Kite

Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer born in 20101st Ballytrain Jenny Deans 11th James Lambe 2nd Ballytrain Violet 6th James Lambe3rd Ransboro Primrose 62nd Glen Carter 4th Monasteroris Jennie Deans 13th

Kenneth SmythRegistered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer born in 20091st Kareesk Fanny Kenneth Smyth2nd Ballytrain Teal James Lambe 3rd Ballytrain Kathleen 5th James Lambe4th Waterloo Rose 28th Glen CarterRegistered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer In-calf1st Monasteroris Fanny 6 Michael & BredaManley2nd Lucy PJ, C & M Kelly3rd Ballytrain Teal James Lambe 4th Monasteroris Pansy 8 Michael & Breda Manley

Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer In-milk1st Ransboro Primrose 46 Glen Carter2nd Ballytrain Diamond Rose James LambeNational Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Cow In-milk1st Ransboro Cressida 23 Glen Carter2nd Ransboro Primrose 42 Glen Carter3rd Ballytrain Jordan James Lambe4th Ransboro Sabina Glen Carter

Dairy Shorthorn Champion:

Ransboro Cressida 23 Glen Carter

Reserve Champion:

Ransboro Primrose 42 Glen Carter

Heifer born in 2009 class

Irish Shows

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Heifer in Milk class

Judges Report from Rob Kite

Judging in Ireland was yet another fantastic opportunityfor me, especially as I was able to have a weekend off!Not only that, spending it judging some superb dairycattle.

My first class was 'The Heifer Born in 2010'.

In first place was a heifer which had a clear advantageover the others in the class as she was a long, dairyanimal with very good legs and feet. She was a shiningheifer of which I'd loved to have taken home. My 2ndplaced heifer just had that bit more scope and the heiferin 3rd which was still a very good calf.

The second class was the 'Heifer Born in 2009'.

My top three were extremely close proving a difficultclass to judge. The heifer I placed first had the advantageof being that bit more dairy and having more balancedthroughout. In 2nd and 3rd were very similar animalsand both sired by the same bull, Churchroyd Mars Bar. Igave 2nd to the more correct heifer on parade.

The third class was the 'In Calf Heifer'.

My heifer in first place stood out to me as soon as sheentered the ring. Tracking up more superior and havingmore balance and dairyness than the others. I placed 2ndover third due to the fact that the heifer in 2nd had morecapacity and scope than the third placed heifer.

The fourth class was the 'Heifer in Milk'.

My first placed heifer had the advantage of having morebody depth and better foreudder attachment. Althoughthe 2nd placed heifer was younger, she still tracked upwell and had good teat placement. With this class havingonly the two entries, it proved a difficult class to judgewith the heifers being so similar.

The fifth class was the shorthorn cow in milk.

Again. Like the previous class it was a difficult one tojudge. In first place was a cow which had the advantageof having had one more calf and still looking veryyouthful, being better in the udder and cleanerthroughout. I placed 2nd over 3rd as she had greatdairyness running throughout her with a strong top line.In 3rd was a very good young cow having depth in thebody and good teat placement.

The final class was the Championship Shorthorn.

My champion went to the winner of the cow in milk class.And reserve went to the cow which I placed 2nd in thesame class. These two had the greater advantage byhaving the qualities I would look for in dairy cattle. Theywere great dairy animals with superb depth of body andgood teat placement. They tracked up well on paradeand were everything I would look for in a good show cow.

Again I would like to take this chance to thank all thoseinvolved with Tullamore show and the Irish Shorthornsociety for inviting me to come over and judge at afantastic event. I had a brilliant time judging somesuperb dairy cattle and would be honoured to take theopportunity to do it again.

Heifer in Milk class

Cow in Milk class

Championship class

Athlone ShowJune 22nd 2010Judge: John Appleby

Cow with calf at foot1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil P.J.C. & M Kelly2nd Ballygowen Chatter Jim Foley3rd Gortnadrass Rose 2nd James & Peter GormleyHeifer born 20081st Creaga Dazzle Noel Dowd2nd Ballygowen Wanda 2nd Jim Foley3rd Kilfrush Patsy 9th Pat HayesHeifer born 20091st Ballylaffin Dana Robin Darker2nd Ballylaffin Dancer Michael Flatley3rd Creaga Cosmo Michael FlatleyBull or heifer born 2010 1st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd2nd Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd3rd Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Patrick Hehir

Champion Beef Shorthorn:

Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil - P J. C & M Kelly

Reserve Champion:

Ballygowen Chatter - Jim Foley

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Clonmel Show4th July 2010Judge: Mr. James Foley

The “George Fennell” Memorial ShorthornCalf Class

Heifer calf born 20101st Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pathrick Hehir2nd Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil PJ.C & M Kelly3rd Shorthorn calf J. & F. Lynch.4th Ricketstown Natasha PJ.C & M KellyThe Jim Ryan best yearling heifer

Yearling heifer born 20091st Shorthorn heifer Robin Darker2nd Ricketstown Belle 15th PJ. C & M Kelly3rd Cloughready Flash Con CondonFBD Insurance Beef Cow or heifer in calf or in milk1st Croxtonpark Tanxys Jonquil PJ,C & M Kelly2nd Ballylehaun Katie James Muldowney3rd Ardnashea Roisin Patrick Heir

Champion:

Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil - PJ.C & M Kelly

Reserve:

Shorthorn heifer - Robin Darker

Limerick Show22nd August 2010 Judge: Mr Brian Walling

Pedigree Shorthorn Cow with her own calf at foot1st Croxtonpark Tanzy Jonquil PJ.C. & M. Kelly2nd Creaga Coco Noel Dowd3rd Kilfrush Patsy 6th Patrick HayesShorthorn Heifer born on or between 1st Jan & Dec 31st 081st Ardnaskee Roisen Pat Hehir2nd Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ. C & M.Kelly3rd Kilfrush Happy 24th G. & M. O'CallaghanAll Ireland Shorthorn Heifer born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 091st Capponellan Nancy M & K Flatley2nd Creaga Eden Noel Dowd3rd Ballylaffin Dana Robin Darker4th Cloughready Flash Con CondonPair of Shorthorn heifers born between 1st Jan & 31st Dec 09 1st M & K Flatley2nd Con Condon3rd M & C SheehyShorthorn Heifer born on or after 1st January 20101st Creaga Fawn Noel Dowd2nd Ballinlig Freeda Amelda Middleton3rd Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil PJ C & M Kelly4th Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pat HehirShorthorn Bull born on or after 1st January 20101st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd2nd Creaga Felix Noel Dowd3rd Kilreesk Barney Kenneth SmythShorthorn Bull born between 1st Jan and 31st Dec 20091st Lissarulla Ovsl Gerry Fox2nd Coolvin Robo Padraigh Coughlan

Champion: Capponellan Nancy - M & K Flatley

Reserve Champion: Tanzys Jonquil - P J C & M Kelly

Mullingar Show11th July 2010 Judge: Mr Owen O'Neill

Interclub Championship 20101st Moyside Club2nd South Eastern Club3rd Mount Leinster Club4th Shannonside ClubShorthorn Cow rearing her own calf1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil PJ.C. & M Kelly2nd Old Mill Fantasy 4th Noel Dowd3rd Ballygowen Chatter Jim Foley4th Kilfrush Patsy 6th Patrick HayesShorthorn Heifer born between 1st Jan08 and 31st Dec 081st Creaga Dazzle Noel Dowd2nd Ballygowen Wanda Jim Foley3rd Ballylacken Cecelia Tom and Mary Fox4th Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ C & M KellyShorthorn Heifer born between 1st Jan 09 and 31st Dec 09 1st Capponellan Nancy Michael Flatley2nd Ballylaffin Dancer Michael Flatley3rd Shorthorn heifer James Whelan4th Ricketstown Rothes Kara PJ C & M KellyShorthorn Heifer born after 1st January 20101st Ardnaskea Angel 2nd Pat Hehir2nd Ballinlig Freeda Amelda Middleton3rd Ricketstown Tanzys Jonquil 2nd PJ C & M Kelly4th Creaga Fawn Noel DowdShorthorn Bull Calf born after 1st January 2010 1st Creaga Flash Noel Dowd2nd Kilresk Barney Kenneth Smyth3rd Cloughready Ceaser Con Condon

Champion: Capponellen Nancy - Michael Flatley

Reserve Champion: Creaga Dazzle - Noel Dowd

Tullow Show15th August 2010Judge: Mr Glenn Carter

Pedigree heifer calf born 20101st Ricketstown Jonquil P.J. & C. Kelly2nd Heifer calf James Whelan3rd Ricketstown Natasha Martin KellyBest bull calf born after 1st January 2010 1st Ricketstown Dynamo P.J. & C. Kelly2nd Kilrisk Barney Kenneth SmythBest uncalved heifer1st Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ. & C. Kelly2nd Heifer Robin Darker3rd Ricketstown Belle Conor MurphyBest Cow in milk or in calf 1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonqui PJ. & C. Kelly2nd Ballylehaun Kat James Muldowney ie3rd Croxtonpark Kerry Martin Kelly

Champion Beef Shorthorn:

Ricketstown Tanzy Jonquil

Reserve Champion:

Croxtonpark Tanzys jonquil

Both from the Kelly family

Tinahely Show2nd August 2010 Judge: Mr Keith Vickery

Cow In-Milk or In-Calf1st Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil P.J. & C. Kelly2nd Rothes Kerry Martin KellyHeifer calf born after 1st January 20101st Ricketstown Tanzy Jonquil PJ. & C. Kelly2nd Heifer calf Kenneth Smyth3rd Ricketstown Natasha Martin KellyHeifer maiden or in calf born after 1st January 20081st Ricketstown Gracie 4th PJ. & C. Kelly2nd Ricketstown Belle Conor Murphy3rd 2yr old heifer Kenneth Smyth

Champion:

Croxtonpark Tanzys Jonquil - PJ. & C. Kelly

Reserve:

Rothes Kerry - Martin Kelly

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Wexford Agricultural Show15th July 2010Judge: Mr. Barry Murphy

Shorthorn cow in calf or calf at foot1st Croxtonpark Kerry Martin Kelly2nd Croxtonpark Tanzy's Joquil PJ & C KellyMale or Female under 2yrs old1st Ballylaffin Donlavin Co Wicklow2nd Kenny Smyth St Margarets Co DublinWalker Cup young handler 2010 calf led by a boy or a girlunder 14 years1st Paul Darker Conor Murphy Ardoyne Tullow CoCarlow2nd Ross Jacob Dunsinane Enniscorthy 3rd Chloe Kelly 24 Woodgrove Rathvilly Co Carlow.

Champion:

Croxtonpark Kerry - PJ. C. & M. Kelly

Reserve Champion:

Croxtonpark Jonquil - PJ. C & M Kelly\

Interbreed Champion:

Croxtonpark Kerry - PJ. C. & M. Kelly

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Judges Report:

A brand new venue at Birmingham's NationalExhibition Centre heralded a new era for the DairyFarming Event. I am sure I was not alone in havingsome qualms about the move away from Stoneleigh,but I have to say that my doubts evaporated as theday unfolded.

My first port of call inside the large LivestockExhibition Hall was at the Society stand which waslooking straight onto the judging rings. Frank andSue had done a wonderful job and the promotionaldisplay was first class, presenting a very positive image ofthe breed.

With the stewarding in the capable and experienced handsof Mary Collins we commenced the proceedings with theheifers in milk. Bronte-Wildeyes 29 from Churchroyd led theclass. This medium sized heifer had openness of rib, wasbalanced and stylish on parade and looked to me to be a realcow maker. She was better proportioned in her mammarysystem than Rodway Tiny 253 from Graham and RachaelMadley. The second placed heifer showed exceptional dairycharacter and veinenation in her udder and all along theunderside of her belly. Tiny's strongly defined centralligament and front teat placement was enough to keep herahead of Strickley Annabella 140, a smart light roan fromJames Robinson whose heifers depth of rear rib and rumpstructure I deemed superior to Kidstones Lady Laura 8,another tidy light roan, from Alex Wilkes.

The junior cows provided the largest class of the day witheight forward. I felt I had a clear winner in Westonia Marie 6,Roger Stockton's pride and joy (but with Roger off onholiday in sunny Spain, Marie was expertly paraded byyoung Katie Morgan). This young cow was just poetry inmotion in the ring, her style, combined with a beautifullybalanced dairy frame put her above Rodway Lisbet 2, a cowwith a near faultless vessel. It was this very correct udder

Dairy Event 7th/8th September 2010Judge: Graham Bell

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Champion Churchroyd Heather 29 from IRG Collins & Ptns

that kept Lisbet ahead of herdmate Rodway Jemma 2 whoshowed greater strength and evenness through her spinethan Churchroyd Lady Rose 15, yet another beautifullyuddered young cow, from the Collins'.

In the senior cows four wonderful mature matrons graced thering. Each of these great cows had built successful showringreputations in recent years but the cow I felt was on top formon the day was Churchroyd Heather 29, a powerful openribbed 4th calver. Her width, strength, depth of body andharder topline placing her over 7th calver Chicklade Wildeyesfrom Eluned and Jenny Davies, a cow whose youthfulappearance belied her years. Wildeyes carried her udderhigher than Rodway Marie 26, a cow that exuded dairyness.With an extra lactation to her credit and more snugness offore udder attachment, she had a very slight advantage overNeil Madley's Attwell Anne, a cow that will always be admiredfor her incredible dairy strength.

The championship line up was a truly fantastic advert for thebreed and the decision really went right down to the wire. Ifinally settled on the senior cow who had the dairy strength,fluid locomotion and correctness of udder to enable her toproduce and reproduce over many lactations. The junior cowin reserve has the potential to become a great cow if shestays on track, and the Honourable Mention, the 2nd prize

senior cow, was living proof of the outstandingdurability of the Dairy Shorthorn.

Heifer In Milk1st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th

IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Rodway Tiny 253rd G Madeley3rd Strickley Annabella 140th WH & KM Robinson4th Kidstones Lady Laura 8th A WilkesJunior Cow in Milk1st Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton2nd Rodway Lisbet 2nd GA Madeley3rd Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley4th Churchroyd Lady Rose 15th IRG Collins & Ptns

HRH Princess Royal visits the Shorthorn Stand

The dedicated showmen (and women!) who turn up atthis event year after year really do an invaluable job ofpromoting the Dairy Shorthorn breed to the widerdairy farming fraternity. The quality of stock on display and theway they were prepared and presented, coupled with the efforts of the society staff on the stand helped to showcase whatthe breed has to offer to the commercial dairyman. Everyone's a winner!

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Senior Cow in Milk1st Churchroyd Heather 29th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies3rd Rodway Marie 62nd GA Madeley4th Attwell Anne N Madeley

Champion:


Reserve:

Westonia Marie 6th R Stockton

Hon Mention:


Reserve Champion Westonia Marie 6th from R Stockton

South West Dairy Show6th October 2010Judge: Neville Mueller- Australia

Cow or Heifer in calf 1st Rodway Foggathorpe Primrose 25th

G Madeley2nd Goodwick Poppy Barrington 71st

KJ Osborne & Sons3rd Cargenwen Little Jane 31st JT RoseHeifer in Milk 1st Rodway Tiiny 253rd G Madeley2nd Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29th

IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P MorganJunior Cow 1st Churchroyd Gwen 8th IRG Collins Ptns2nd Westomia Marie 6th R Stockton3rd Philmore Red Lady P Morgan4th Goodwick Handsome 2nd K Osborne & SonIntermediate Cow in milk 1st Rodway Jenna 2nd G Madeley 2nd Rodway Lisbet 2nd G Madeley3rd Goodwick Darling Princess 49th

KJ Osborne & Sons4th Goodwick Sabrina KJ Osborne & SonsSenior Cow in milk 1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies2nd Churchroyd Heather 24th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Brimclose Magic D & S Slade4th Brimclose Rosalee D & S SladePair of Animals by the Same Sire 1st GA Madeley Sire Kingsdale Libby's Rebel2nd GA Madeley Sire Normead Supreme

Champion:

Rodway Jenna 2nd GA Madeley

Reserve:


Champion Rodway Jenna 2nd from GA MAdeley

Reserve Champion Chicklade Wildeyes 26th from MS & EAE Davies

Judges Report:

Travelling from Australia to the beautiful English countrysidewas a pleasure for me and my wife Marie. With your superbhospitality and great showground facilities I eagerly awaitedthe Shorthorn judging.

The dry cow class saw a little variation but the winning cowshowed great potential when in milk, over a great dairy cowwith a good udder that was just starting to soften a little inthe loin.

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It was a pleasure to judge this very good line-up of cows inthe Champion Cow class.

The Champion and Reserve complemented each other verywell but the younger cow I put up was a little stronger in thetopline and had better dairy bone, with both exhibitingquality udders.

Over all a very pleasing display of shorthorns with the topcows matching the Shorthorn based breeds from around theworld with their good udders and dairyness.

Neville Mueller

Welsh Dairy Show19th October 2010Judge: J Teasdale

Heifer in Calf1st Gelli Ipod Darlingtoncran IL & E Harries2nd Elkington Amber Princess 10th MS & EAE DaviesCow in Calf1st ElkingtonDewdrop 7th MS & EAE DaviesHeifer in Milk 1st Gelli Rudolph Hazel IL & E Harries2nd Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid P Morgan 3rd Elkington Barrington 22nd MS & EAE DaviesCow in Milk with 2nd Calf1st Gelli Rudolph Jill IL & E Harries2nd Philmore Red Lady P Morgan3rd Elkington Jill MS & EAE Davies Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf1st Marleycote Peggy 10th IL & E HarriesSenior Cow in Milk 1st Chicklade Wildeyes 26th MS & EAE Davies2nd Elkington Amber Princess 4th Messrs Davies3rd Marleycote Win Jill IL & E Harries Best Group of 3 Animals 1st IL & E Harries2nd MS & EAE Davies

Champion:

Chicklade Wildeyes 26th Messrs Davies

Reserve:

Marleycote Peggy 10th IL & E Harries

Junior Champion:

Gelli Rudolph Hazel IL & E Harries

Champion from Messrs Davies - Chicklade Wildeyes 26th

Reserve Champion Marleycote Peggy 10th from IL & E Harries

The Junior milk class was one I anguished over for a while,with three lovely heifers. The top two could have goneeither way but I went for this beautiful open rib dairy boneheifer with great angularity, even though the 2nd heifer hadmore of a heifer's udder. This winning heifer drew praise inthe Junior Champion class all breeds for her great dairycharacter.

Another very good line-up in the twice calved cow classwith a little variation in size, but I went for the mediumsized roan cow with very good spring of rib and angularity,and good udder and teat placement. The 2nd placed cowwas big and long but a little over-uddered on the day, with abit of movement in udder when on parade. The 3rd cow wasanother very good dairy cow.

The Fourth class saw some great dairy cows paraded withgood quality down the line. I felt the winner stood out, withher being long and dairy and with a very good udder, overthe super smaller dairy cow with a great rear udder butwithout the overall structure of the winner. 3rd was a veryworthy place-getter in a good class.

Age cow class saw a comfortable winner being a verycorrect cow with a very good udder for a 12 year old. 2ndplaced cow was a little out of form being not long enoughcalved, a huge capacity cow but a little too deep in theudderand not milked down enough, while the 3rd cow didn't havethe capacity and angle of rib of the 2nd cow, but herstrength in udder and ligament put her in 3rd place.

Chairman John Rowe presents Sally Mitchell with a gift to mark herforthcoming marriage

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Judges Report:

Heifer Maiden- 2 Animals

1st Gelli Darlington Cran- A big powerful heifer on good legs

2nd Elkington Amber Princess 10 - A nice light roan heiferlooked as if could have a very nice udder when calved.

Cow in Calf -1 Animal

Elkington Dewdrop 7th - A very good light roan cow, wouldhave taken a extremely good cow to beat it.

Heifer in Milk - 4 Animals, an excellent class of heifers.

1st Gelli Rudolph Hazel - Another big and powerful heiferwith a good udder and legs.

2nd Phil Morgan's Heifer, Gelli Rampage Bridesmaid calvedsince April if nearer calving It could have led the class as ithad a well put together udder and a very good heifer herself.

3rd Elkington Barrington 22nd - Not quite the size andpower of the other heifers, but the udder was just as good asthe first two heifers.

Cow in Milk, 2nd lactation - 3 Animals

1st Gelli Rudolph Jill - Another powerful and milky animalwith a good udder.

2nd Philmor Red Lady - A tall red and white cow withanother good udder, the first two cows have extremely wellput together fore udders.

3rd Elkington Jill 9th - A nice roan cow, not quite as tall asmy first two cows but had the best hind udder.

Cow in Milk - 3rd lactation - 1 Animal

An excellent cow perhaps could have been a little morebody capacity.

Senior Cow - 3 Animals

1st The Davies' Chicklade Wildeyes 26th - A 7th calf cow,looking the best I have seen her, tremendous hold of herudder and moving well on good feet.

2nd Elkington Amber Princess 4th - another excellent 9thcalf cow perhaps just beginning to show her age, but still awonderful cow.

3rd The Harries' Marleycote Win Jill 6th - A 4th lactationcow, another very good cow, just beaten by two excellentcows.

Thank you to the exhibitors for their effort and time tomake a good short of shorthorn cattle, I hope I see the newexhibitor's names on the prize list in future years!

John J Teasdale

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width and soft silky skin; her quality put her over the oldertaller heifers. 2nd and 3rd were two much older heifers thatwere quite impressive with a bright future.

The second class was much more even; the winnerwith her length of body and width through the rumpput her on top. 2nd and 3rd heifers were also verygood dairy heifers, some in the class were a littlenarrow and high in the pins and not as clean in thethighs.

Third class while a little smaller had a very stylishheifer lead the class. She walked out well being sharpand clean through the shoulder with a nice spring ofrib.

Judges Report:

After touring around England and visiting ourdaughter and son-in-law near Cambridge I waslooking forward to judging at your calf show, havingbeen impressed with the milk cows at the previousBath & West Dairy Show.

The first class certainly didn't disappoint, a good class of 9head led by an extremely dairy young heifer with her

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ALL-BREEDS ALL-BRITAIN COLOUREDCALF SHOW 2010Shorthorn Judge: Neville Mueller

Calf Classes:

Baby Calf Born on or after 1st March 20101st Elkington Princess Anne 11th MS & EAEDavies2nd Cotonhall Joy 3rd R Kite3rd Kayl RR Whiteheart R Boote4th Rodway Lady Barrington 34th GA Madeley5th Cotonhall Dairymaid R KiteJunior Calf born between 1st Dec 09 & 28th Feb 101st Churchroyd Gentle 80th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Elkington Dewdrop 20th MS & EAE Davies 3rd Cotonhall Duchess Anne 11th R Kite4th Churchroyd Black Maude 3rd IRG Collins & Ptns5th Rodway lady Barrington 30th GA MadeleyIntermediate Calf born between 1st Sept & 30th Nov 091st Nejay Bontje 3rd N Madeley2nd Marleycote Petal 114th GG Baynes & Son3rd Elkington Dewdrop 18th MS & EAE DAvies4th Rodway Jenna 9th GA MadeleySenior Calf born between 1st May & 31ST Aug 091st Kayl Proud Countess 30th R Boote 2nd Rodway Lisbet 6th GA Madeley3rd Winbrook Fairy Princess 2nd GA & DW Dent4th Kidstones Gentle 2nd A Wilkes5th Elkington Princess Anne 10th MS & EAE DaviesMature Calf born between 1st Jan & 30th April 09 1st Churchroyd Heather 48th IRG Collins & Ptns 2nd Rodway Claribel 37th G Madeley 3rd Rodway Lady Barrington 29th G Madeley 4th Rodway Saffie 4th N Madeley

Champion:

Churchroyd Heather 48th from

IRG Collins & Ptns

Reserve:

Nejay Bontje 3rd from Neil Madeley

Hon Mention:

Kayl Proud Countess 30th from Rob Boote

Winning Line up Right to left : Cerys Crank with Churchroyd Heather48th Nejay Bontje 3rd with Ben Wilkes, Kayle Proud Countess 30thwith Kayleigh Boote presenting are Neville Mueller (left) andSponsors representative

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Champion Shorthorn Calf - Churchroyd Heather 48th from IRGCollins & Ptns

Honourable mention went to a very big capacity heifer thatwon the 4th class.

As a spectacle this was the best calf day I've ever attended,with an excellent crowd and build up to the champion

heifers. What a pity there wasn't an interbreed forthe 2 champions to compete in; they would haveshown themselves off very well against anyopposition.

I would like to sincerely thank the organizers andbreeders for the friendship and generosity shownto Marie and myself, and I'll have pleasure insharing what I saw with fellow breeders around theworld.

Neville Mueller

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2nd was another lovely heifer showing a verygood dairy quality that had her not far behindthe winner. A small but good class of heifers.

In the fourth class the heifers had grown up alittle bit more and I went for this very largebodied heifer with ample width, over a verycorrectly structured heifer that was however alittle narrow through the rump. The 3rd heifer Igot to like the more I saw her; it will be veryinteresting to see her grow out as I think she willonly improve. A class where I found many goodheifers.

The oldest heifer class while with only 6 in the class sawsome heifers that had grown out very well, but the winnerstood out, good on her feet and legs, very strong top line andplenty of spring of rib. This made her a comfortable placingover the next two very even heifers that showed very gooddairy character. An even class down the line.

The Champion heifer class was a most pleasing parade ofheifers, one that would have red cow breeders around theworld looking on with pride. The winning heifer from theoldest class was a clear winner as I explained in her class,although the young heifer with excellent dairy type from the3rd class, that I gave reserve, will challenge her when shegrows out.

The winning Shorthorn Handlers right to left: Cerys Crank, KatieMorgan, Beth Teasdale with representatives form the show, far rightMary Collins, Shorthorn steward and stalwart for the Society

Shorthorn Handlers Classes

Champion Handler: Cerys Crank

Reserve: Katie Morgan

Hon Mention: Beth Teasdale

Cerys came second in her class of 10 entries for theSenior Handler

Steven John came 3rd in his class of 10 for MatureHandler and Kathryn Butterfield came 4th in the sameclass

Well done to them.

Picture below the line of Handlers Championship

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2010 North Somerset CalfShowMay 3rd 2010

Judge: M Woodget

Calf born on or after 01.10.09 1st Cargenwen Little Jane 70th JT RoweCalf born on or between 01.04.09 and 30.09.09 1st Goodwick Solo K Osborne & SonsCalf born on or between 01.11.08 and 31.03.091st A Whittle2nd Brimclose Flower D & S Slade3rd Brimclose Rosalee 3rd D & S SladeCalf born on or between 01.07.08 and 31.10.08 1st Tonelea Fatima 51st A Whittle

Champion:

A Whittle - Tonelea Fatima 51

This years calf show was held on the Tuesday eveninginstead of Wednesday morning, this allowed those whowere going to the Royal Highland the next day the chanceto show as well as being able to have the chance to bejudged by the shorthorn judge from earlier in the day,Dave Kendall from America, who is secretary andclassifier for the AMSS.

Twenty two calves were on parade, starting with thejunior calves led by the Drisgol Watzon daughterChurchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 32 a January 2010 born calffrom Ian Collins. Second in the class was a DunhamDiscovery daughter from Graham Madeley. Well knownBrown Swiss exhibitors the Morgan family fromWhitchurch were showing their shorthorn calves for thefirst time at the Cheshire and gained a third place with aNejay Ernie calf.

David and Liz Price-Jones took the honours in theintermediate class with a Poos Stadel Classic daughterDee Lady Hermoine 5th, Rob Kite was second with aRantonall Rambo sired calf and third was theChurchroyd BB daughter Churchroyd Ada 2 from theMaxton Ada family.

Ten calves turned out for the senior class with yetanother Proud Countess from Rob and Kayleigh Booteleading the line. This Llandovery Jinnies Empiredaughter beat off strong competition from GrahamMadeleys Innisfall Prince of Diamonds calf, RodwayMarcia 28.The senior calves were the judges choice forchampion and reserve.

Katie Morgan was champion Handler with Cerys Crank inreserve. The calf show was followed by a barbeque.Thanks also to Gibsons feeds for sponsoring the classes.

GP Norbury

North Midlands Calf Show At The Cheshire Show

Junior calf-born 20101st Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 32

IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Rodway Lady Barrington 32 GA Madeley3rd Rodway Grey Rose RST And SA MorganIntermediate Calf 01/09/09 to 31/12/091st Dee Lady Hermoine 5 D Price Jones2nd Cotonhall Starlet Rob Kite3rd Churchroyd Ada 2 IRG Collins & PtnsSenior Calf 01/05/09 to 31/08/091st Kayl Proud Countess 30 R Boote2nd Rodway Marcia 28 GA Madeley3rd Kayl Proud Maid R BooteJunior Handler1st Katie Morgan2nd IRG Collins And Partners3rd Rebecca CrankSenior Handler 1st Cerys Crank

Champion:

Kayl Proud Countess 30

Reserve:

Rodway Marcia 28

Contenders for the calf show line up in the Cheshire maiden heifer class

Kayleigh Boote receives the calf trophy from Robert Brock ofGibsons feeds

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Sales

The Shorthorn Society's Annual Summer Show and Saleof Dairy Shorthorns at Chelford proved a most interestingoccasion, as it included a production sale of youngstockfrom the Royal Show winning Nejay Herd of Neil andJayne Madeley.

Nearly 80 Dairy Shorthorns were penned in total,including 24 from the Nejay Herd, with a reasonable entryfrom herds around the country of, in-milk and in-calfcows and heifers, and a selection of maiden heifers fromtwo other herds.

The more hesitant trade seen for in-milk cattle in recentweeks carried through, although there were a number ofcustomers keen to purchase stronger in-milk cows andheifers in order to maintain milk production profile.

Most noticeable, however, was the desire to invest inoutstanding genetics, with terrific demand for an excellentselection of young heifers on show, peaking at a price of3,100 gns for Nejay Princess 5th, an August 2008 borndaughter of Drisgol Watzon out of the Dairy Event andRoyal Show winning Nejay Princess, winner of the GoldCup. Princess has peaked at 11,397 kg in her 6th lactation,having given over 95 tonnes of milk to date, and hascurrently given 8,649 kg in 270 days in her 9th. Thisdaughter, Princess 5th, looked in outstanding form, andhas been confirmed in-calf to Aramis, having been servedon 13th April. Several bidders fought strongly until a finalbattle of bids between two noted breeders resulted in herheading home to Ince, near Chester, with Society PresidentEdward Crank, buying her for his Earls Gift Herd.

Nejay JD Anne, a Kingsdale Libby's Rebel daughter out ofthe Royal Show winning Attwell Anne, made 1500 gns tonoted Cumbria red and white producer Willy Whitefoot.

Leading the milking stock was the best from JohnHayward's Hooton pen of heifers. Hooton Cynthia 7th, aHooton Fair Perfection daughter has been calved a monthand made 1,600 gns, also going home with Edward Crank.John Hayward saw another heifer from his pen, HootonLily Fair 226th, make 1,500 gns to Messrs M J Tolley,Loughbrough.

The Show Judge was young breeder Robert Kite fromMilwich, Staffordshire and he found his Champion in theleading in-milk cow Churchroyd Pamela 12th, an AttwellAtom son, out of Churchroyd Pamela 9th, bred byYorkshire breed stalwarts Messrs Collins. Freshly calvedwith her second, she is giving 35 kg and made 1,530 gnsto J & F Riley, Hartington, Derbyshire.

Champion Churchroyd Pamela 12th from IRG Collins & Partners

Shorthorn Society Show & Sale June 7th 2010

Judge: R Kite

3100 GNS TOP AS GENETICS AND YOUTH COME TOTHE FORE AT CHELFORD SHORTHORN SALE

The Dunham Herd from Messrs Royle, near Altrincham,Cheshire always put forward a pen of good cows andheifers, their leading animal this time being DunhamHeather 88th, a Winbrook Winnie daughter out ofDunham Heather 71st, who made 1,500 gns to P E Bailey& Sons Oswestry.

It was the Nejay Production sale again which producedthe best prices in the Maiden Heifer section, particularlywith another Princess, this time Nejay Princess 7th, agranddaughter of the great show winning cow, out ofNejay Princess 4th, herself second at the All Britain CalfShow in 2009. Princess 7th, born in Sale of ShowChampion.

December last, made 1,200 gns to David Wainwright,recently relocated to Shropshire with the September2009 born Nejay Marcia 22nd, an interesting crossbetween April Day Wisconsin-Red, and the 10,800 kgNejay Marcia 15th, made 1,150 gns, to Edward Crank.Leading the yearling heifers was Nejay Tiny 3rd, aLlandovery Jinnys Empire daughter out of Rodway Tiny201st, who, born in August 2008, made 1,300 gns toMessrs Morgan, Coton, Whitchurch, Shropshire.

An excellent selectionof young heifers onshow, peaking at aprice of 3,100 gns

Averages:

Cows in-milk £1240.61In-calf Cows £787.50Heifers in-milk £1334.19In-calf Heifers £989.62Maiden Heifers £565.50

Reserve Champion from G Madeley Rodway Lady Barrington 17th

Ian Collins receives his award from Rob Kite

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Show Results:

Class 1 Cow, in-milk at the date of the sale

1st Churchroyd Pamela 12th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Rodway Lady Barrington 17th G Madeley3rd Rodway Foggathorp Primrose 27th G Madeley4th Dunham Heather 87th G Royle

Class 2 Cow in Calf at the date of the sale

1st Kayl Regiment Bridget R Boote

Class 3 Heifer in-Milk at the date of the sale

1st Churchroyd Kirklevington 14th IRG Collins & Ptns2nd Churchroyd Gentle 68th IRG Collins & Ptns3rd Hooton Cynthia 7th JC Hayward 4th Rodway Butterbur 48th G Madeley

Class 4 Heifer, In-Calf at the date of the sale

1st Nejay Acacia 3rd N Madeley 2nd Amber Dainty Princess 107th J Hole & Sons Ltd

Class 5 Heifer, unserved at the date of the sale

1st Nejay Tiny 3rd N Madeley 2nd Broadlane Sunlight 16th G Norbury3rd Broadlane Flora Gwynne 9th G Norbury

SUPREME and FEMALE CHAMPION:

Churchroyd Pamela 12th IRG Collins & Ptns

RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION:

Rodway Lady Barrington 17th G Madeley

Averages: Nejay Production Sale

Served Heifers £1424.50Maiden Heifers £ 780.00

Sale of Show Champion

Churchroyd Kirklevington 14th - 1st Prize Heifer in Milk

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“SWCSBA Annual Dairy Show & Sale at Sedgemoor AuctionCentre”Due to various unfortunate circumstances numbers atthis year's South Western Counties Shorthorn Breeders'Association Annual Show & Sale at Sedgemoor AuctionCentre were reduced to just two vendors when it washeld as part of the annual Multi Breed Sale on Tuesday28th September. The show was kindly sponsored byLloyds TSB Bank Plc and judged by Club Chairman MrJohn Rowe from the “Carwengen” Herd.

The Show Champion was from Mr Trevor Cligg organicherd being a homebred second calved cow “PecketsfordSnicket” who went on to sell for 950gns. The highestprice f the day was achieved by the Blue Roan in calfheifer “Hale Eileen 21st “ consigned by Roy Collins whodue in the Spring sold for 1050gns. The strongest tradeof the day was for the heifer calves which sold to 440gnsfor Trevor Cliggs 4 week old “Pecketsford Octavia 2nd"by Tonelea Ambassador.

Averages

Cows In milk and or In calf £910.88 Calved Heifers £735.00In calf Heifers £997.50 Heifer Calves £329.00

Elkington Dispersal Sale

Records for the Shorthorn breed were broken at 3200 gnsfor a calved heifer whilst averages for both calved andcalved heifers were the best seen in the country.

Claiming the Moonshine daughter, the freshly calvedWildeyes out of the recently classified at 95 pointsChicklade Wildeyes 26 was the Harries family ofCiliauwen, Letterston. An 89 points second calved Fairy10 travels to Northern Ireland followed at 3000 gns.

Best of the in calvers was Dewdrop 17 at 2400 gns, one ofthe lorry load heading to Rob Kite's fast expanding herdin Staffordshire alongside Dewdrop 16 due next April at2000 gns.

Claiming the leading calf was Simon Thomas for theDrisgol herd at Llanfyrnach with Princess Anne 11, anApril born show winner also at 2000 gns, with Rob Kiteacquiring the show winning maiden Princess Anne 10 at2300 gns.

Within the Holstein section top of the day was the 92point sixth calver Park Nell heading to Trebersed Farmsat 2500 gns.

Averages:

Shorthorn

Cows £1290.07Heifer in Milk £1762.53Heifers in Calf £1684.20Maidens £1053.49Bulls £1249.50

Holsteins

Cows £1169.95Heifers in Milk £1396.50Heifers in Calf £1105.00Maiden £619.12Bulls £1076.00

Dispersing Mark, Eluned and Jenny Davies' two herds at the end of the coldest November weekon record did not affect prices though potential purchasers from further afield had travel plansaffected.

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Shorthorn Society Autumn Sale November 1st 2010

RED AND WHITE SHORTHORNS LIGHT UP THE SKIES AT CHELFORD

Reserve Champion Winbrook Vi 118th from GA & DW Dent

Messrs Royle and Son from the Dunham Herd at DunhamMassey near Altrincham, don't have to travel far toChelford but they always bring an excellent selection offreshly calved heifers. This year their selection includeda wonderful run of heifers sired by Nejay Prince 3, a sonof the 11,000 kilos and Show winning, Nejay Princess.They peaked at 2080gns for Dunham Crocia 82, out ofCrocia 74, who went home to Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire,with Messrs Shuker.

Two others made 1900gns, both out of a long standingDunham families. Wild Honey 93 went home to BarkbyThorpe, Leicester with Mr E Kirk, whilst DunhamClaribel 13 was one of a load of heifers travelling toHartington, Derbyshire with Messrs J & P Riley.

Leading the cows was the young second calver WinbrookDewdrop 126 from Cumbria producer David Dent. ByDrisgol Watzon, the Horizon Ranger Red son and out ofDewdrop 111, she made 1780gns also going toWhaleybridge with Messrs Shuker, whilst the ReserveChampion and leading in-milk cow, Winbrook VI 118, alsoby Drisgol Watzon, made 1750 gns to Nantwich basedbreed enthusiasts JG Williams.

Leading the maiden heifers was the May 2009 bornBroadlane Daisy 28, who made 820gns to Messrs Riley.

Frank Marshall and Company held their

Annual Autumn Show and Sale for the

Shorthorn Society at Chelford, with an

excellent catalogue of quality blended Dairy

Shorthorns available for all discerning

milk producers.

Trade was absolutely wonderful

throughout, with a large crowd of

purchasers bidding furiously from the

early lots.

Top price of the day at 2400gns went to the ShowChampion, chosen by Judge for the day Robert Booteof Chester. This was another fine example of carefullyselected Dairy Shorthorn blended breeding from theHooton Herd of John Hayward and family, Newark,Notts, Hooton Mabel 7 by Winbrook Vince and out of theHero Red sired Hooton Mabel 6 had been calved a week,and sold to former Society President Edward Crank, forhis Earl Gift Herd near Ince, Chester.

Champion: Hooton Mabel 7th from JC Hayward

Another heifer from Messrs Hayward's Herd, Hooton TipToe 27, similarly bred, by Winbrook Vince out of the HeroRed sired Tip Toe 22, made 2000gns to youngStaffordshire breeder Robert Kite.

Rob Boote judging a very good show of shorthorns

Averages:

Cows in milk £ 1355 Cows in calf £ 908 Heifers in milk £ 1687In calf heifers £ 980Served and Maiden Heifers £ 784

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Selling the Show Champion

TheSilverwareon offer tothe Winners

Show Results:

Class 1 Milk cow

1st Winbrook Vi 118th GA & DW Dent2nd Winbrook Dewdrop 126th GA & DW Dent3rd Dunham Wild Queen 42nd G Royle

Class 2 Dry Cow

1st Broadlane Violet 51st WD & B Norbury & Sons

Class 3 Milk Heifer

1st Hooton Mabel 7th JC Hayward2nd Dunham Tulip 118th G Royle3rd Dunham Crocia 82nd G Royle4th Dunham Pansy 48th G Royle5th Weaverdale Wild Duchess 94th GW Pattinson

Class 4 In Calf Heifer

1st Winbrook Empress Oxford 7th GA & DW Dent2nd WInbrook Vi 122nd GA & DW Dent3rd Substitute

Class 5 Maiden Heifer

1st Broadlane Lady Barrington 54th WD & B Norbury & Sons

2nd Broadlane Daisy 28th WD & B Norbury & Sons

CHAMPION:

Hooton Mabel 7th from JC Hayward

RESERVE:

Winbrook Vi 118th from GA & DW Dent

Matt Hayward receives his award from judge Rob Boote

KAYL DAIRY SHORTHORNSare again

PROUDto present

Rob and Kayleigh Boote

Yew Tree Farm, Dunham Hill, via Warrington, Cheshire. WA6 0JN

tel: 01928 724556

1st Senior Class and Supreme Champion Calf, North Midlands Calf Show 2010

1st Senior Class and Honorable Mention, All-Breed All-Britain Calf Show 2010

Kayl Proud Countess 30sire: Llandovery Jinnys Empire

dam: Kayl Proud Countess 14 VG 86

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Registrations received for calves aged 3 to 12 months will be subject to an additional late registration fee of £5.00+VAT or €8

Registrations received for animals over 12 months old will be charged at double the current registration fee.

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