Hereford Breed Newsletter No. 95 March 2018

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Issued by: The Hereford Cattle Society Hereford House, 3 Offa Street, Hereford, HR1 2LL.

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Beef Expo 2018 Harper Adams Trial Update

The Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders’ Associa-tion were awarded the Reserve Best Breed Stand at N.I. Beef Expo ’18 held at Dungannon Mart. An excellent steer from David Wilson (pictured above being filmed for the ITV programme ‘A Rare Breed’, along with Jim Dobson & Kenny Linton, Dunbia and Will Jackson, COOP. Also on the stand was N.I. National Show Champion Woodvale 1 Limited Edition from A & A Armour.

The Hereford Cattle had a positive meeting with key personnel from Dunbia at their HQ in Dungannon. Pictured above, from L to R, are James Sage, Kenny Linton, Dunbia, David Deakin & Robin Irvine

THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY

SPRING SHOW & SALE 2018

at

Hereford Livestock Market, HR4 7AN

TUESDAY, 10th APRIL

Judging: 9.00 a.m. Sale: 12.30 p.m.

To include:

56 Bulls - 20 Show Heifers 20 Females For Sale Only

JUDGE

JAMES GRAHAM – “RICHMOUNT HEREFORDS”

Catalogues available upon request and can be

viewed on the Society’s Website

HEREFORD AUTUMN CALF SHOW

held in conjunction with

AGRI EXPO, CARLISLE

To be held on

FRIDAY, 2nd NOVEMBER, 2018

Schedules will be available in due course from:

Harrison & Hetherington Ltd.

Tel: 01228 406230

Email: HeatherP@borderway.com

THE ELEVENTH NATIONAL HEREFORD

HERD OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2018 During the year the following eight Areas will, as usual, be organising their individual Herd Competitions and the winners will be eligible to compete in the above Competition.

Midlands & East Anglia South of England

North of England South West of England

Northern Ireland Wales

Scotland West Midlands

There will be no restriction on the size of qualifying Herds. All competitors MUST make available to the Judge all Registered Hereford Cattle in their Herds. The judging of this National Competition will take place during

August/September with awards for the First, Second and Third prize-winning Herds being presented at the Society’s Annual Dinner in the Autumn.

NOTE: Results of the Area Competitions MUST be lodged with the Society no later than mid-August. Members wishing to compete for their local Competition should apply to their respective Area Association/Club.

A W A R D S

The C.E. Rudge Perpetual Trophy and Salver to the overall winning Herd. A Salver to the Second and Third prize-winning Herds. Each Area winning Herd will also be presented with a small engraved

salver.

REMINDER SOCIETY SALES - DNA TESTING

DNA CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

● All cattle entering Society Sales (with the exception of calves at foot) will

require a DNA profile (Sire or Parentage) and the three genetic defect test

(Hypotrichosis, Diluter and Idiophathic Epilepsy).

● All DNA results to be lodged with the Society prior to the Sale date.

● Carriers of any of the three genetic defects will be ineligible for entry to the

Sale.

● All cattle must have a DNA sample lodged with the Society no later than

close of entry.*

* PLEASE NOTE: – if a hair sample is submitted less than three weeks

prior to close of entry, the Laboratory (Weatherbys) will only be able to

test the sample once. If the sample does not produce a result, then

the animal in question will not be permitted to enter the Sale. Please

also note that we have had an increasing number of re-tests in recent months.

A REMINDER OF THE

DNA TESTING TIMETABLE

* Samples lodged with the Society by the 1st of a month should generate a result by the end of the month.

* Samples lodged with the Society after the 1st of a month should generate a result by the end of the next month.

Please note that both of the above statements depend upon the hair samples submitted being of the required quality to achieve a result:

i.e. Samples must be:

●plucked so as to provide a reasonable quantity of hair follicles.

●clean – we are finding an increasing number of occasions where

samples are not and replacements have to be requested.

DNA TESTING

A reminder to Members of the costs relating to DNA testing:-

£

● Standard Profile including Sire Verification and Three Defects 36.00 (5% discount if 20 or more animals are tested at the same time).

● Standard Profile including Sire Verification and possibly Parentage Verification (10% discount if 10 or more animals are tested at the same time). 22.50 This test will be sufficient in respect of animals whose parents have tested free of defects thereby achieving (PVF) status.

● Standard Profile (including Sire Verification), Three Defects and 50.00 Polled test.

● Polled test in isolation 18.00

● Additional Sire/Dam testing. 3.50

● To upload overseas DNA results in respect of imported genetics 3.00 (a charge per sample).

ALL FEES SUBJECT TO VAT

In the event of repeat hair samples being required for a re-test due to no result, the above fees will apply again.

CARE TO BE TAKEN WHEN COLLECTING SAMPLES

Your attention is drawn to the fact that we have had more than one incident occurring where animals have been excluded and on re-testing it has been found that the original hair samples submitted were labelled incorrectly.

This not only results in extra clerical work at the office but also creates a considerable amount of stress for the individual concerned and additional charges due to the necessity to re-test the animals involved.

Members are therefore urged to take great care when placing their hair samples in the pouches provided, ensuring that the correct hair samples are placed in the correct pouches.

CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL 2018-2020

Mr. Robin Irvine, “Graceland Herefords”, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, has been duly elected as Chairman of the Hereford Society Council for the ensuing three years 2018-20.

Robin has served on Council for a number of years, including a term as President in 2007 and as Chairman in 2009-11.

Commenting after his appointment, a delighted Mr. Irvine stated, "The development of the Hereford Breed in recent years has been tremendous – whether we measure it in terms of pedigree registrations or in the £millions earned in premiums from Hereford Branded Beef.

“The rise in popularity of the Hereford Breed has been a long and positive journey. However, there is still much to be done – we need to build on the strong links through the supply chain and will continue to develop the Breed through effective strategies, embracing the evolving technologies available to the Pedigree Beef Sector. These are challenges for myself as Chairman and our new Council – we take office at a time of tremendous opportunity for the Breed and I very much look forward to the next three years."

DATES FOR REMAINING COUNCIL MEETINGS 2018

Thursday, 3rd May

Thursday, 27th September

Thursday, 22nd November

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, 22nd November

COMMENTS ARISING FROM FEBRUARY COUNCIL MEETING 2018

Council

The first meeting of the new Council opened with a full attendance of all 16 elected members. Breed President, Jonathan Moorhouse, extended a special welcome to Mike Harris, Martin Jenkins, Philip Vincent, Non Thorne, Glenn Pritchard and Tom Harrison who were attending their first Council meeting. Robin Irvine was duly elected as Chairman for the ensuing three year term in office.

Council Members were given a full tour of Hereford House including all tenant offices and the Society’s car park which provide an important income stream to the Society - equivalent to almost 90% of Membership subscriptions. The Council discussed the commercial relationship with tenants and the current state of the property. An investment programme to maintain and upgrade the fabric of the building will be considered at future meetings.

UK Hereford Youth

Emma Smith of UK Hereford Youth (UKHY) attended the meeting and gave an update on the group’s activities and finances.

A report from Emma can be found elsewhere within this Newsletter.

DNA & Genetic Defects Testing

Council undertook to investigate the possibilities of reducing the turnaround time for DNA and Genetic Defects testing. They considered a report on Hyportrichosis tests and discussed strategies to move towards the elimination of this trait from the National herd.

Membership

A review of Member activity indicated an increase in transfers of 6.8% over the past 12 months – indicating a continuing demand for pedigree animals.

Lidl

James Sage (JS) and David Deakin (DD) reported on a successful meeting with Lidl which included discussion on their Hereford Branded Beef. They highlighted the potential number of animals available to processors based on current BCMS and APHIS figures. During the calendar year 2017, Hereford sired progeny have increased by 7.7% from the previous year as recorded by BCMS & APHIS combined and by 98% over the past eight years.

JS & DD also suggested opportunities for collaborative work such as quality endorsement programmes, sponsorship and providing support at events for example Summer Agricultural Shows.

Harper Adams University – Beef Trial

A report on the Grazing Trial can be found elsewhere within this Newsletter.

BEEF EXPO 2018 - FRIDAY 25th MAY

To be held at

Halls Shrewsbury Livestock Auction Centre,

Bowman Way, Shawbury Turn, Battlefield,

Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR.

This event is the annual highlight of the Beef Industry calendar with

organisers looking to build upon the huge success of last year’s event at Stoneleigh. Bringing together the very best in British commercial and pedigree cattle, equipment, ground-breaking developments, and show classes for everyone involved in the industry, NBA Beef Expo is a celebration and exploration of everything British Beef has to offer.

The NBA Beef Expo is considered a major showcase for Pedigree and Commercial Breed Societies which want to promote the quality of their cattle. Thanks to this, the NBA Beef Expo displays some of the finest examples of British breeding anywhere in the UK. Farmers, exhibitors,

agricultural companies and interested members of the public also use the annual event to network, do business and share knowledge, as well as seeing the crème de la crème of British beef cattle.

Over the years the NBA Beef Expo has become a highlight in the beef farming calendar. Representing all the industry has to offer in terms of new developments, breeding expertise and celebrating the work of all beef farmers across the UK regardless of breed or method. The event attracts experts and industry leaders looking to educate both the farming community and the public, encouraging respect and innovation from all corners of the market.

The Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association will be supplying a range of cattle for the Stand and there will also be a ‘Farm Walk’ the day prior to the event at the Shraden Herd of M.J. & H.M. Timmis, Moor Farm, Ruyton Road, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2BA

We would urge Members to make every effort to attend both the event on the 25th and Farm Walk, thereby supporting the Breed.

HEREFORD GRAZING TRIAL

The CEO and Mr. D. Deakin, accompanied by Mr. Robert Thomas and Mr. Bernard Rimmer, had attended an Open Day at Harper Adams University on the 20th December, 2017 when 50/60 farmers from Cornwall, Hampshire, Northumberland and Cumbria were also present to see how the ‘crossing trial’ was proceeding.

The Trial is progressing well, with the Hereford x Holstein/Friesian crosses producing a very satisfactory performance. Mr. Simon Marsh, Senior Beef Lecturer at Harper Adams dubbed the trial ‘A Brexit Beef System’, stating that he was very impressed with how the Herefords were performing, especially when compared to their traditional system of Continental x Holstein/Friesian. Following a Summer at grass, the Hereford x cattle showed an increased margin of £201 per head over the Continental x cattle.

It is anticipated that the Trial will finish in late Spring/early Summer, when the Society would use the information available at that time to promote the Breed.

An article on the Trial can be found on https://www.fginsight.com/vip/vip/strip-grazed-fodder-beet-could-reduce-beef-feed-costs-49715

BORDER Herefords

An invitation to look over our Annual Rear

For Sale: 20 REGISTERED HEIFERS 18 months old and ready to run with Bull

GOLD STANDARD RECORDED “Completeness of Performance” 5 star rating

Call: 01981 570231

Email: swquan@outlook.com

34th NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW

at

TENBURY WELLS, WORCS.

Saturday, 4th August, 2018

Judge

Mrs. Pat Stanley Blackbrook Longhorns

Leicestershire

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

For details of membership and activities of the

National Hereford Show Club contact the Hon. Secretary

Mrs. Sarah Cowle 15 Station Road, Quainton,

Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BW

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

62nd NATIONAL POLL HEREFORD SHOW

at

MORETON-IN-MARSH

Saturday, 1st September, 2018

Judge

Jeff Thomas Bollowal Devons, Cornwall

Hot food will be available on the Hereford Stand on the

Friday evening

For further details contact:

The Secretary, Moreton-in-Marsh Show,

Oxford Street, Moreton-in-Marsh,

Gloucester, GL56 0AB T: 01608 651908

E: post@moretonshow.co.uk www.moretonshow.co.uk

SCOTTISH H.B. ASSOCIATION

2018 SCOTTISH NATIONAL AT DUMFRIES SHOW

Saturday, 4th August

Judge

William Livesey “Normanton Herefords”

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HEREFORD CATTLE SOCIETY

For Schedule and Entry Forms contact:

Mrs. P. Wason, Redwells, Kinglassie, Lochgelly,

Fife, KY5 0UD T: 01592 881740 M: 07855 237474

E: saltireherefords@btinternet.com

NORTHERN IRELAND H.B. ASSOCIATION

2018 N.I. NATIONAL AT OMAGH SHOW

Saturday, 7th July

Judge

Jonathan Moorhouse “Cato Herefords”

Entry Forms direct from:

Edwin Cartwright, Secretary,

Omagh Show, 3 Gillygooly Road,

Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT78 5PN

T: 02882 242500 E:info@tyronefarmingsociety.co.uk

NATIONAL HEREFORD STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION

For 2018 the above Competition will, as usual, be held at The Royal Three Counties Show on

Saturday, 16th June at 2.00 p.m.

Further details available from your local Association or Club.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SUPPORT THIS COMPETITION

ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW 2018

Ascaris, the Society’s Caterer, have as usual agreed to

provide a pre-Show Supper for Exhibitors, Stockmen &

Friends

on Thursday evening – 14th June

£12.00 per head

IMPORTANT NOTICE RE JUDGING APPOINTMENTS

WE AGAIN URGE MEMBERS TO TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:-

● Not to accept an invitation to judge more than one Show whichqualifies for the “Herefords of the Year Competitions” - theseShows include:-

Anglesey, Buckingham, Burwarton, Bury, Devon County,Edenbridge & Oxted, Great Yorkshire, Kington, NationalHereford, National Poll, Newbury, Northern Ireland National,Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, Royal Bath & West, RoyalCornwall, Royal Highland, Royal Norfolk, Royal Three Counties,Royal Ulster, Royal Welsh, Scottish National and ShropshireCounty.

● Not to accept an invitation to judge more than one Show heldwithin the same area whether a ‘Points Show’ or not.

2018 HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL

Should any Member wish to receive additional copies of the above Journal a charge of £6.00 will have to be made to cover the postage.

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

SPONSORSHIP AT WINTER FAIRS

Allams N.I. Winter Fair, English Winter Fair, Royal Welsh Agricultural Winter Fair, Scottish Winter Fair and the Winter Stock Festival

The Hereford Cattle Society will award £1,000 to the Exhibitor of the Overall Supreme Beef Champion if by a Registered Pedigree Hereford Sire.

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

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

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

ADVERTISING RATES FOR

BREED NEWSLETTERS

Full Page £150.00 + VAT Half Page £ 75.00 + VAT

CALF MANAGEMENT LETTER

1st JULY, 2018 – 30th JUNE, 2019

LETTER ‘S’

Those Members adopting a management letter as an additional

means of identifying calves are advised that the letter “S”

should be used in respect of calves born on or between 1.7.18

and 30.6.19.

BRIGHTWELLS IN CONJUNCTION WITH

HEREFORD MARKET AUCTIONEERS

SHOW & SALE

of

Hereford and Hereford Cross Store Cattle Sired by a Registered Hereford Bull, including

Beef Type Cows in or with Calves and Feeding Bulls will be held at

Hereford Livestock Market at 11.00 a.m.

on

Thursday, 5th April, 2018 Thursday, 21st June, 2018

Thursday, 20th September 2018

For further details contact:

Greg Christopher Tel No: 07770 972815 - Em: greg.christopher@brightwells.com

or

Sara Hamer Tel: 07768 604995 – Em: sara.hamer@brightwells.com

Breed Requirements in Respect of

Imported Genetics

It is important for Members importing genetics to arrange with vendors

for the provision of documentation required by the U.K. Hereford Cattle

Society, so as to allow the acceptance of imported animals into the U.K.

Herd Book.

It is also essential that the vendor in the country of origin provides their

domestic Society with details of genetics being sold for export. Please

note the responsibility for ensuring that this action is taken must lie with

the breeder purchasing the genetics.

Listed below are the documents that The (U.K.) Hereford Cattle Society

requires:-

1. Five Extended Pedigree (In the case of Embryos, both Sire and Donor

Dam must be provided).

2. Official Export Certificate issued by the recognised registration

authority providing full details of both breeder/vendor and purchaser.

3. A Certificate of Freedom from all known Genetic Abnormalities,

together with test results for Hypotrichosis, Diluter/Rat-tail and

Idiopathic Epilepsy. (Cost of testing if not already done is £43.20.)

4. Should any female be in-calf, the same information as 1 to 3 above will

be required in respect of the Service Sire/s.

5. In the case of ALL Genetic Imports (Live Animals, Service Sires, Semen,

and Sires & Donor Dams of Embryos), a MICROSATELLITE DNA Profile

must be provided (showing Parentage Verification) together with the

test results of the three Genetic Defects, as stated in 3 above.

6. In the case of Horned genetics, a Certificate confirming clearance of

poll animals in the first six generations, the subject animal being the

first.

7. In the case of Embryos, a Certificate/Form issued by the Embryo

Company confirming the identity and details of the Sires used and

Donor Dams.

Initial Entry fee of £30-00 (VAT inclusive) to be paid per animal (including service sire/donor dam/semen).

INSEMINATION RULES

For Members’ Information

Insemination Certificate

The Breeder shall be responsible for supplying to the Society with each

Birth Notification Form, a Certificate signed by the Veterinary Surgeon or

Inseminator authorised by the Society of the Name and Tag No. of the bull

and female concerned and the date. The Breeder shall ensure that the

cow has not had access to a bull for 30 days before and 30 days after the

insemination.

Approval of A.I. Centres and Inseminators

All AI Centres and Inseminators must be approved by the Society.

Approval is subject to:-

AI Centres – A Defra Licence having been issued to the Centre.

Inseminators other than those employed by an approved Centre:

A Certificate of Competence must be lodged with the Society having

been issued by an approved AI Centre.

TRANSFERS

Please note that in the event of a request being received from a buyer to

transfer an animal into their name, so long as the request is accompanied

by the Society’s Official Pedigree Warranty Certificate, the transfer will be

processed.

Any breeder selling stock that they do not wish to transfer should ensure

that the buyer is made aware at the point of sale and the Pedigree Warranty

Certificate forwarded to the Office for cancellation.

SEMEN EXPORTS

Would Members please note that most Countries to which semen is exported insist that the donor bull must have been DNA parentage verified not just sire verified.

Therefore, should you have semen in storage that is eligible for export, please ensure that the dam of the donor bull has been DNA profiled.

EXTRACT FROM ARTIFICIAL

THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURACY OF EBVs AND THE REGULAR SUBMISSION OF DATA

Discussed recently at a Council Meeting, it was agreed that there was a serious need to address the subject of the “Accuracy of EBVs” and the best way of doing so is to ensure that all data is recorded on a regular basis, i.e.

Birth Weights - Calving Codes

200 Day Weights - 400 Day Weights

600 Day Weights

and, if the Herd is of a sufficient size, to create effective Contemporary Comparison Groups

Scanning

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ABRI, when asked what the effect would be to the accuracy of an animal’s EBV if Raw Data such as Birth Weights and Calving Codes were recorded for the animal, have responded that:-

“If the animal’s measurement can be compared in an ‘effective’ group, the accuracy will be increased.

As a guide, it is suggested the Calving Ease (CE) accuracy would increase by 4% to 6% whereas Birth Weight (BW) accuracy would increase by 10% to 15% if the animal is measured for the relevant trait”.

This therefore highlights the importance of regularly submitting Performance Data at every opportunity, thereby increasing the accuracy of the EBVs reported.

NORTH DEVON SHOW

Wednesday, 1st August, 2018

We have been asked to inform Members that the above Show holds specific Breed Classes for Herefords.

Anyone interested should contact the Show Society on: showsecretary@northdevonshow.com or phone the Show Office on 01769 573852 – Assistant Secretary: Mrs. Sarah Dart.

RANDOM CALF INSPECTIONS

We wish to remind members that a number of incidences have arisen where the

inspection weights submitted of the calves selected have led to the suspension

of the registration of the calf due to an unacceptable Daily Liveweight Gain.

However, on follow-up inspections it has been found that the cause is due to the

inaccuracy of the scales used.

We therefore urge members, when called upon to accommodate a Random Calf

Inspection to take extreme care and ensure that the scales used are checked

before weighing the calf.

Should any further such incidences arise, the Council may have to consider

introducing a charge for second inspections to cover the expenses incurred.

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

There has been a great increase in the number of Registrations now being submitted “Online”.

Members will find instructions within this Newsletter on using the “Online” programme and those who adopt this method will make a saving of £2.64 per calf registered.

THE LATE MR. BILL TANNER

We sadly have to report the death on the 21st February, 2018 of one of Australia’s most respected Hereford breeders, Mr. Bill Tanner, formerly of Hillcrest Herefords, who had many UK friends in the Breed. “Hillcrest was established in 1946 by the Tanner Family in Willow Tree, New South Wales.

Bill was a Life Member of the Hereford Cattle Society, and had officiated as a Judge at some Shows in the UK. He was Chairman of the Australian Hereford Society from 1973-1978 and was one of the longest serving Council Members, spending 33 years on the Board.

He was a member of the Tanner family (whose connection with Hereford Cattle goes back to at least 1871) who have had a long and highly regarded association with the UK, and were responsible for the “Prunella” cow line.

UK HEREFORD YOUTH EVENTS 2018

ORGANISED BY EMMA SMITH

The following three events will be taking place this year for UKHY

Members:-

SATURDAY, 5th MAY

To be kindly hosted by this year’s President, Mr. Jonathan Moorhouse and

his wife, Rosemary, ‘Cato Herefords’, James Barton Farm Office, Vellow

Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TL.

It is to be a one day Workshop and will be supported by the South West

Hereford Breeders’ Association.

Arrive at farm 10.30 a.m. with teas/coffees and an introduction.

There will then be three one hour Workshops with lunch in between. Lunch

will be provided.

The Workshops will include dressing an animal, clipping & stock judging.

In the afternoon there will be a Young Handlers’ Competition and to top the

day off there will be a Herd Walk.

To register your place please either leave a message on UK Hereford Youth

Facebook Page; call 07772 495913 or email Emma Smith on

premiercattleservices@gmail.com

FRIDAY, 10th – SUNDAY, 12th AUGUST

Trip to Ireland

10th August Arrive Ireland – Visits/Talks on farm – evening BBQ with

Irish Breeders.

11th August Visit the Solpoll Herd of John & William McMordie, Co.

Down.

Evening spent in Southern Ireland.

12th August Attend Tullamore Show.

The aim of this trip is to visit somewhere new, expand farming knowledge

and for it to be informative.

Costings and Agenda regarding this visit will be finalised in April. If you are

interested, please contact Emma Smith.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

Visit to be kindly hosted by Mr. & Mrs. David Fenton, Honour Farm, St.

Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6TJ.

This is to be a one day visit packed full of information, ideas and thought

provoking topics.

A commercial visit with diversifying outlets.

A large number of visitors can be catered for, with something to suit

everyone!

David farms Traditional Herefords on an organic system and some cattle

are sold through their Butchery & Farm Shop, There are also pigs, sheep

and a small dairy herd, with the milk being used for cheese & ice cream –

all three commodities sold through the Shop.

Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

It will be an interesting day and Emma Smith can help organise

accommodation if required.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Royal Bath & West Show – 30th May to 2nd June

Team Challenge, Friday, 1st June – Ages 10 to 26

3 people per team – would like 1 UKHY Team – Juniors (10-17) & Seniors

(18-26).

Royal Three Counties Show – 15th to 17th June

National Stock Judging Competition – would like 1 UKHY team.

Royal Three Counties Showground – 21st & 22nd August

National Young Stars Event – would like 1 UKHY team.

One team member MUST be under 19 years of age.

For further details on any of the above contact:

Emma Smith on her Mobile: 07772 495913

or by email: premiercattleservices@gmail.com

GUIDE TO JUDGES ON JUDGING PROCEDURE

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CATTLE JUDGING

Firstly, refer to the Schedule and check the Classification of each Class.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DO N0T: Enter into long dialogue with the competitors in the ring. Wear wellington boots unless absolutely necessary. Forget to thank your Steward.

NEW MEMBERS

Burgess, J. Clarence Herefords Rock Farm, Alfington, Ottery, St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1NZ.

Dyer, A. Durclawdd Herefords Durclawdd Fawr, Llwynteg, Llannon, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 8JW.

Evans, C.M. Rhosgwyn Herefords Gwynfaes, Hermon, Cynwyl Elfed, Caerfyrddin, SA33 6SR.

Garnett-Smith, O. Armitage Herefords 1 Eysey, Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6LP.

Heath, H. Woodlands Herefords Brook Farm, Church Lane, Mugginton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4PL.

Lightfoot, Ms K. Top Lane Herefords 46 Top Road, Kingsley, Cheshire, WA6 8DB.

Rowberry, J. Autumn-Glory Herefords Eastfield Farm, Wadborough Road, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3QH.

Scott, Miss M. Holmefold Herefords Holme Fold Farm, Tower View, Belthorn, Blackburn, Lancs., BB1 2PD.

Short, S.J.R. Southowram Herefords High Cliff Farm, Long Lane, Halifax, W. Yorkshire, HX3 9UD.

Simmons, Mrs. C.A. Knowle Barn Herefords Knowle Barn Farm, Alcester Road, Inkberrow, Worcestershire, WR7 4HR.

Stanley, I. & C. Mousefields Herefords June Rose, Benson Holme, Padworth, Berkshire, RG7 4JR.

Stearn, E.H. Mabray Herefords Baltic Farm, Cratfield, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 OBP.

Taylor, S. Omerod House Farm, Flag Lane, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6EZ.

Turner, T. Lodge Farm, New Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8XA.

Woods, J. Aughnaskew Herefords 80 Aghnaskew Road, Maguiresbridge, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland, BT94 4JX.

PAYING YOUR ACCOUNTS BY BACS

(BANK AUTOMATED CLEARING SYSTEM)

Just a reminder that a number of Members have chosen to pay their accounts by “BACS”.

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

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

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

Should you wish to pay your accounts using this method, you will need to approach your Bank who will require the following details:-

Society Bank: - National Westminster

Account Name: - The Hereford Cattle Society

Sort Code: - 53 50 41

Account Number: - 05613019

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

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

Details relating to “BACS” now appear on

all Invoices being sent out from Hereford House

MAKE USE OF THE

“ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM”

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

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

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

Once logged onto the file you will have the ability to submit Calf Notifications/Registrations online and the basic instructions to do so are:-

● Click on the link that says ‘online transactions’.

● Then click on ‘create a new batch’.

● Then select the appropriate batch type (Calf Registration/Notification). At this stage Recording Members can also choose an option to submit their Performance data.

● When the batch has been created you will need to click on the ‘add button’ to record/register each animal that is included in the batch.

● Once created additional animals and information can be added/changed until such time that you submit the batch to the Society. The batch will remain in a holding file until you submit it.

● Please remember that, having created a batch, it must be submitted to the Society within 27 days of the oldest calf on the file otherwise late fees will automatically be imposed.

● The information available to you includes the Sire and Dam of each calf, details of which can be accessed by either –

(A) Selecting the animal from a drop down list, OR (B) Manually entering the Identity Number (Tag No.) of the animal.

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

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

REMEMBER TO CLICK “SUBMIT” WHEN ENTERING REGISTRATIONS ON-LINE

Members using the on-line facility to register their calves are asked to note that they must click “SUBMIT” before signing off.

If this is not done the data does not come through to the Society for processing, therefore running the risk of late fees being imposed.

More Email Addresses wanted.... If members would like to receive regular

NEWS UPDATES from the SOCIETY could they please send an email to:

david.deakin@herefordcattle.org

(Emails will help to save time, paper & postage)

Analyses of Hereford Shows & Sales

2016 & 2017

Does the Age of a Bull affect Value?

Bulls ranked by Age

Bulls Aged 18 months & Older or Under 18 months

108 Bulls 18 months & Older & 61 Bulls Under 18 months

Health Schemes – Do they add value?

£3,615 £3,378

£3,006

£3,332

£2,678

£3,325

£1,995

£2,915 £3,020

£3,262

£-

£500

£1,000

£1,500

£2,000

£2,500

£3,000

£3,500

£4,000

Health Schemes — Do they add Value?

Spring Sale 2016 89% Health Scheme

Spring Sale 2017 84% Health Scheme

Autumn Sale 2016 69% Health Scheme

Autumn Sale 2017 86% Health Scheme

Performance Recording — Does it add Value?

Bulls ranked by Terminal Sire Index (TSI)

Breed Average & Below or Above Breed Average

125 Bulls Above Breed Average & 44 Bulls Breed Average & Below

Performance Recording – Does it add value?

£3,789

£2,258

£3,399 £3,016 £3,206

£2,861 £2,946 £2,520

£3,424

£2,618

£- £500

£1,000 £1,500 £2,000 £2,500 £3,000 £3,500 £4,000

Does the Age of a Bull affect Value?

£3,579 £3,087

£3,488

£2,788 £2,859

£3,596

£2,809 £2,895 £3,289 £3,088

£- £500

£1,000 £1,500 £2,000 £2,500 £3,000 £3,500 £4,000