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AUSTRALIAN BELTED GALLOWAY ASSOCIATION
April Newsletter 2014
What’s Inside2014 AGM Notice
Geelong Show Results
Ballarat Rural Life Expo
..and much more!
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2013 / 2014 Australian Belted Galloway Council
President: Ian Marjason Vice President: Di Woolfe Councillors:
Hume MacDonald Kerry Heazlewood Ashleigh Michael Merv Presland
Andrew Monaghan Colin Walker Amy Robertson
Disclaimer: Opinions in this publication may or may not be the
opinions of the Australian Belted Galloway Association Inc. or of
its members. Information published is of a general nature only and
offered in good faith. Readers are advised to rely on their own
enquiries and seek further
appropriate sources. Individual copyright of contributed
articles remains with each author.
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Welcome to the new members in the past quarter
639 7HILLS PETER MUNDAY CALOOLA NSW 2795 640 TUJAY’S ESTATE JOHN
SMITH ALREDFTON VIC 3350
641 BOREE JASON & SUZANNE VIALS SPRING HILLS NSW 2800 642
GRAYDEN PARK JOHN MCQUAY TUERONG VIC 3915 643 DR J & MRS R
STEYNES KINGSCOTE SA 5223
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From the Office
Well another quarter had passed us by and what a busy one it has
been.
2014 Inventory
Thank you to all members who have submitted their inventory,
there has been a pleasing number returned by the due date. Well
done! Based on inventories returned the number of Councillors for
each state and the promotional budget for 2014/2015 has been set.
This will be announced at the AGM in July.
It is very pleasing to say that as of the 8th April there is a
total of 990 active animals in the herdbook. Although this is a
decrease of roughly 300 on last years figures, given the tough
season experienced by all I believe that this is a great outcome.
We are also awaiting on a third of the inventories to be returned
which contributes to this decrease in numbers.
Processing of new registrations this year saw ABGA reach its
10,000th registration!!!
The 10,000th registration in the herdbook is Clan Ranald Dun
Jacinta registered by Hume Macdonald and Debbie Painter.
The Association would like to advise all members that Mr Ian
Barclay recently passed away. Mr Ian Marjason is sending a letter
of condolence on behalf of the ABGA.
I would like to wish all members a safe and happy Easter
weekend. Please note that the office will be closed Friday 18th and
re opening on Tuesday the 22nd April.
128th HAWKESBURY SHOW10th & 11th May 2014
CATTLE SCHEDULESummary of CompetitionsSaturday, 10th May
2014Lowline, Dexter, Square Meaters, Any Other Small Breeds. Pre
enter. Entries close 30/4/2014Junior Parader Classes for small
breeds. nter on day.Hoof and Hook competition Pre enter. Entries
close 30/4/2014
Sunday, 11th May 2014Limousin, Poll Hereford/Hereford, Red Poll,
Angus,Simmental, Charolais, Any Other Large Breeds Pre enter.
Entries close 30/4/2014Junior Judging Competition, Junior Parader
Classes& finals of Junior Paraders [winners from Saturdayto run
off against the winners of Sunday] Enter on day
BREEDS WILL BE JUDGED SUBJECT TO ENTRY NUMBERS.Breeds with less
than 6 entries in total - will go into composite Any Other Breed
classesBreeds with 6 or more entries in total will be judged in
Breed Specific classes.
A full Schedule and entry details are available on our website -
www.hawkesburyshow.com.au
As Small Breeds are judged on Saturday, Large Breeds will NOT be
allowed entry to the cattle sheds until after 4.00 pm on Saturday.
Therefore if you do bring cattle on Friday night / Saturday that
are being judged on the Sunday, they will need to be tied outside
the cattle sheds until after 4.00pm Saturday. There will be
exceptions to exhibitors who have travelled over 100Klms. This is
to minimize potential overcrowding of the sheds on Saturday.
Junior Paraders will be held on both Saturday & Sunday. The
winners from Saturday will be asked to come back to compete against
the best from Sunday.
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2014 AGM
The 2014 AGM is to be held the weekend of the 26th & 27th
July
This year the AGM is to be held at beautiful Hahndorf, South
Australia, located roughly 30 minutes South East of the Adelaide
airport. A booking has been made at the Hahndorf Resort for this
weekend, so please book early to ensure you don’t miss out.
A schedule of events for the weekend will be distributed closer
to the date. Any South Australian member wishing to open their farm
on Sunday the 27th for the ABGA farm visit day, please contact
Aimee on 02 6773 3243 or [email protected]
This is a great opportunity for members to visit other studs and
catch up with fellow breeders. It is a great place for new members
to introduce themselves and speak with other Belted Galloways
breeders!
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Right: Kay Dawson of Ballanbrae Stud, Geelong, and her heifer
Manoora Park Hermione, Grand Champion Belted Galloway exhibit at
the Royal Geelong Show, held Saturday, October 19, 2013.
There were only a small number of entries at the 2013 Royal
Geelong Show with 6 females representing 5 studs.
Results below
Heifer over 12 mths, not over 16 mths.
1st. Brookvale Hannah S. Van Eyle
2nd. Cumbria Bewaldeth Lady 30th. S. Van Eyle
3rd. Koralea Macy K. Bakker
Heifer over 16 mths, not over 20 mths.
1st. Manoora Park Hermione K. Dawson
Heifer over 20 mths, not over 24 mths.
1st. Pine Gully Park Gilly R. Alexander
Cow or Heifer over 30 mths.
1st. Cumbria Arnside Holly H. Biersteker
Jnr. Ch. Belted Galloway Heifer Manoora Park Hermione
Res. Snr. Champion Brookvale Hannah
Snr. Ch. Belted Galloway Female Cumbria Arnside Holly
Res. Snr. Champion Pine Gully Park Gilly
Grand Champion Belted Galloway Exhibit Manoora Park Hermione
Most Successful Exhibitor Sue van Eyle
2013 Royal Geelong Show Results
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2014 Ballarat Rural Lifestyle Expo
The Ballarat Rural Lifestyle Expo held on a beautiful, sunny
Saturday, the 5th of April 2014. The Rural Lifestyles Expo is
organised by the local Agricultural and Pastoral Society, with
significant support from the Weekly Times. The expo was evolved
from the recognition that more and more people are seeking a better
lifestyle in the country to raise their family and perhaps slow
down a little and enjoy life. Due to this, they are continually
seeking as much information and advice with regards to setting up
their property including soil preparation, pasture management and
management of all different types and breeds of farm animals.
This expo aimed to bring together the experts and
representatives from rural businesses and people who are already
achieving the lifestyle change, to help to arm the growing number
of tree changers with all the information they need to make a
successful move. Some of the many exhibits and demonstrations
included:
• Pasture Improvement and Weed Control • Fruit Trees - Orchards
- Start to finish • The Farmers Friend - Healthy Productive Soils •
Trees & the Small Landholder • Setting up Solar Hot Water &
Solar Power Systems • Waratah - Fencing Demonstration &
Advice
including practical demonstrations on: o Strainer Assemblies -
Do's & Don’ts o Stocklock & Plain Wire Fence Erection o The
Waratah Accessory Range o Handy Hints to save you Time and
Money
• Sheep, Cattle and Calf Rearing including: o Cattle -
Vaccinations o Parasite control o Heifer management o Calving
problem solving o Sheep - Vaccinations o Parasites o Feet
conditions
• Animals - Demonstrations and Advice from Alpacas to Goats,
Sheep to Donkeys, Chooks to Ponies,
Cattle to Pigs with many varieties and breeds of animals on
display.
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This year also included a demonstration on Cattle Exhibition
Judging which was organised by Cameron Woolfe with the assistance
of Junior Judge - Ruby Canning, who did an exceptional job on
discussion all the various aspects of the cattle on parade from all
the breeds on show. The demonstration attracted a large crowd,
particularly the afternoon session and covered information on
selecting good cattle, how to choose a breed of cattle, and what to
look for in an animal. Along with parading and assessment of
individual animals, with veterinary and breeders commentary.
This year’s expo was marketed strongly through the Weekly Times,
a multitude of websites and through the local Win Television.
Attendance was once again impressive with thousands of people
through the gate, all looking at well over 200 stalls and
demonstrations. Six cattle breeds were represented, Belted
Galloways, Lowlines, Speckline, Limousin, Maine Anjou and Santa
Getrudis. The Galloway display was
jointly manned by AGA and ABGA members and was once again
co-sponsored by both organisations so sharing the cost. Wilkamdai
stud from the AGA displayed Miniature Galloway with Cumbria stud
from the ABGA displayed standard Belted Galloways, representing the
breed. Once again we also had visitors from both associations
dropping by and helping out with the many inquiries had during the
day. Thank you to all who could come and help out. Of the hundreds
of visitors to our display there was a strong interest in
purchasing starter herds and steers this year along with enquiries
around sourcing semen and general advice on stocking rates, feeding
requirements and availability. It was a great day with those who
helped out on the stand all going home exhausted from a very busy
day of promoting our beautiful breed. It was also fantastic to meet
some new breeders who we had met in the past couple of years as
visitors to the expo and now are proud owners of Belted Galloways,
living the dream. It makes all the effort and work worthwhile and
encourages us to be back again next year!
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WARRNAMBOOL FEATURE SHOW 2014
Notice to all Breeders that Warrnambool are holding a feature
show 24 - 26 October 2014. Stephanie Muir will be the contact for
Warrnambool. Further details will be disclosed closer to the
date!
Reminders
You could advertise in the space below! $100 for 4 issues,
please contact ABGA
if you are interested 02 6773 3243
