South Devon Newsletter July 2016

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SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. Tel: 01392 447494 Fax: 01392 447495

www.sdhbs.org.uk [email protected] PATRON: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES

NEWSLETTER

JULY 2016

Contents:

Page

3 125th Anniversary Dinner

4 National Show Report

8 Towergate Young Handler

Competition

9 Other Show results to date

12 BVD free England

13 Bluetongue; Performance

Championships

14 Farm Walk Region 4; Message from

Down Under

15 Autumn Show & Sale; Herd

Competition Rules

17 Diary; Cattle for Sale

18 New Members

19 And Finally

20 Herd Competition Entry Form

Dear Member

Just a few days following his wife

Georgina’s funeral last month, I am

very sorry to convey the news that

Charles Emery has now passed away.

Our sincere sympathy to family and

friends. Charles was our Sale

Inspector for many years, and he and

Georgina regularly came to the AGM

dinner, even after he retired.

How swiftly the National Show came

and went! One minute we were racing

around the office putting together all

the last minute details, and the next

we were driving back down the M6

towards home after another very

successful Show. Well done to all

who brought cattle – you were all

winners by bringing excellent quality

cattle, all of which deserved to be

there to promote the breed’s finest

attributes. The Royal Cheshire

County gave us a big welcome, and our

presence was certainly noticed. A

full report is inside.

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The next big event on the calendar

is the Performance Championships

which are being held within the

Livestock Event at the NEC.

Although our South Devon entries

are down on last year, largely as a

result of TB restrictions, it will be a

good show, and I would encourage

you to come along and support the

breed and its exhibitors. The Event

is technically focused with plenty to

see – and it’s free entry!

Although the summer has barely

begun, we are already looking ahead

to the autumn, and to the National

Herd Competition which will be

judged from 5th September. An

entry form is at the back of this

newsletter.

The Autumn Show & Sale will be held

again at Cirencester, on Saturday 8th

October. The evening before will be

the occasion of our 125th

anniversary celebrations, which will

be a Dinner at the Cotswold

Waterpark Four Pillars Hotel.

Details of bookings are inside,

together with discounted hotel rates

which will be held until six weeks

prior to the event, ie 26th August.

Later in the year we look forward to

the publication of Colin Pearse’s book

about the breed’s history for which

he has collected a vast amount of

photographs and information – it will

be a great collection of memories!

Also looking ahead is the production

of a 2017 calendar. If you have any

photographs which might be suitable

– especially wintry scenes – please

would you e-mail them to us as soon

as you can, and by the end of August

at the latest.

The Autumn Sale at Skipton will be

held on Wednesday 9th November.

For this Sale to be a success we

really need to see more cattle there

– otherwise we cannot expect to

attract the range of buyers who will

bid up the prices. I would suggest

that cattle from TB4 areas only

should be entered, based on past

experience. Please would you include

this in your forward planning for

pedigree sales.

Race for Life takes place at

Westpoint on 24th July, and our

team of South Devon Moos would be

very appreciative of any more

sponsorship as we’re quite a bit down

on last year. Thank you.

Finally, a lady’s navy blue linen jacket

was left in our marquee at the Royal

Cheshire County and, as it was not

claimed there, we have brought it

back with us. If you know the owner

please would you give us a ring and

we’ll arrange to send it on.

My best wishes

Caroline

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125TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER

Cotswold Waterpark Four Pillars Hotel, Cirencester

Friday 7th October

£27 per person

MENU

Duo of melon with raspberry syrup

or

Soup of the Day served with bread rolls

***

Carvery selection including beef and turkey

Selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables

***

Chocolate fudge cake with crème anglaise

or

Lemon tart dressed with a fruit coulis

***

Tea & coffee

Please book with the office, and let us know your choices of starter

and dessert.

A number of bedrooms have been pre-allocated to us and will be held

up to six weeks prior to the event (ie Friday 26th August), at a

discounted rate of £85 bed & breakfast – book direct with the hotel

on 01285 864444 and quote SOUT071016

After that time the rooms will only be available at normal commercial

rates, so book now to be sure!

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SEVENTH NATIONAL SHOW 2016

Royal Cheshire County Show, 21st & 22nd June

It was another very successful National Show this year at the Royal Cheshire

County, with exceptional cattle, sunshine to dry the wet ground and to show

off the bright colours, and plenty for exhibitors and visitors to do and see.

Since its inception in 2010 the National Show formula has worked really well,

continuing to achieve the objective of promoting the breed across the country,

and bringing together some of the very best cattle to compete for highly

prestigious Society awards. Changing the venue each year gives all breeders

the opportunity to participate, whilst also keeping the event fresh and

interesting.

There are many people to thank for the organization, and please forgive me if

I fail to make mention of you. Firstly, the Working Group who did so much

behind the scenes in the run-up to, and during the Show deserve much credit –

Bob Bostelmann, Richard Hartshorn, Julie Read, and Emma Darlington. It was

mostly their efforts which raised sponsorship just short of £5,000 without

which the Show would have been a much smaller affair. We are hugely

grateful, therefore, to our sponsors whose names are on the website.

Most of the detailed work and planning was done in the office, so thank you to

Liz and Elizabeth, not least for keeping me on the straight and narrow and not

forgetting anything crucial! Liz and my husband Keith kept things running in

the marquee, and goodness knows how many cups of tea and coffee were made

over the course of the Show.

Thanks to stewards John East and David Camp, who kept exhibitors ready to

come into the ring, all with good humour, and to our Cheshire Show stewards

Frank Dixon and Sarah.

Judge Gordon Tully had some big classes to sort through, with a total of 59

South Devons forward, and there were plenty of spectators around the ring at

all times being fed information by commentator Johnny Dymond. Gordon said

it was ‘Ladies Day’ as he picked out his breed and reserve breed champions

from the female classes. As well as judging the breed classes, we are also

very grateful to Gordon for judging the Towergate Young Handler Competition

on the second day.

Thanks to all those who baked cakes, sent in photographs, and kept their lines

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tidy in the cattle marquee.

The most important thanks go to the exhibitors themselves – without their

dedication and enthusiasm there would be no show. Many miles were driven

and many hours were spent on motorways, to bring to fruition the many months

of show preparation. They are namely (with region in brackets):

A & C FARMS (5); O BREWIN (5); A BROOKES (1); M E & T E BROOME (5);

N & E BUNKUM (1); MR & MRS R CLEMENS (1); S & K DARNBROOK (7);

K FINCH (5); R A FORD (5); W P & S L HARPER (2); R V HARTSHORN (6);

R HARTSHORN & C WHITEHEAD (6); LAITY FARMS (1);

MELLS PARK TRUST (3); C J PAGE (4); A L PASCOE (1);

K V & M A PLAIN (3); R K RUNDLE (1); W H SANDFORD (6);

C W WHITEHEAD (6)

This was the first show where every one of our seven regions was represented!

SHOW RESULTS

Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2015 (13 forward)

1st R K Rundle KESTLE BUTTERCUP 139

2nd R A Ford GOFFE CAVE KITTY 40

3rd Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK HERMIONE

4th W P & S L Harper BEDFORD DAISY OF 2015

5th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK FERN

6th A L Pascoe CARZISE PAULINE 38

7th Mr & Mrs R Clemens PENROSE STONEHEDING SUFFRAGETTE 3

8th C W Whitehead AI Z EYTON SAS LOLITA 10

Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2014 (12 forward)

1st R K Rundle AI KESTLE DAHLIA 73

2nd Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE TULIP BLITZ 58

3rd R V Hartshorn AI Z CILGWRRWG SAS ZOOM

4th M E & T E Broome Z WELLAND VALLEY CLAUDIA 12

5th C J Page COTON VENUS 19

6th K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE CLOVER 2

7th A L Pascoe CARZISE SALLY 16

8th Mrs A Brookes Z BECKAVEANS BRACKEN 1

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Heifer or cow, born between 1 January and 31 December 2013, certified

in calf or with calf at foot (2 forward)

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT

2nd A & C Farms AI Z LANGHAM’S CORNFLAKE

Cow, born on or before 31 December 2012, certified in calf or with calf

at foot, having had a full time calf in the previous 12 months (7 forward)

1st R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

2nd O Brewin NORTH VIEW CLOVER

3rd W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD ELIZABETH OF 2010

4th K V & M A Plain AI FOXHOLE MARY

5th M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY CLAUDIA 9

6th R V Hartshorn AI Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

7th S & K Darnbrook CLEUGHSIDE THYME

Calf, born on or after 1 January 2016 (3 forward)

1st R V Hartshorn AI CILGWRRWG SAS BACHGEN

2nd Mells Park Trust AI MELLS PARK IVY

3rd S & K Darnbrook CLEUGHSIDE THYME 2

Bull, born on or after 1 January 2015 (15 forward)

1st A L Pascoe CARZISE CLAUDIUS 4

2nd Mells Park Trust ET Z MELLS PARK HERCULES

3rd R Hartshorn/C Whitehead Z EYTON TRUSTY 3

4th R Hartshorn/C Whitehead AI Z EYTON SAS LEO 1

5th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK FRAISER

6th K Finch PYTCHLEY CRUSADER 3

7th Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE BAXTER

8th A Brookes Z BECKAVEANS BARBEL

Bull, born in 2013 or 2014 (7 forward)

1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PIONEER 5

2nd Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

3rd W H Sandford AI HAUGHTON SAS JAMBO

4th R A Ford GOFFE CAVE OUTBURST

5th A & C Farms LANGHAM’S KUBLA 10

6th Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE BENTLEY

7th O Brewin NORTH VIEW BOND

Group of any three animals, exhibitor bred (3 groups forward)

1st R K Rundle

2nd Mells Park Trust

3rd Mrs A Brookes

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Female champion

Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT

Reserve R K Rundle AI KESTLE DAHLIA 73

Male champion & best opposite sex to Breed champion – the SAS Trophy

Winner M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PIONEER 5

Reserve A L Pascoe CARZISE CLAUDIUS 4

Breed champion – the Liddell Perpetual Challenge Cup


Reserve R K Rundle AI KESTLE DAHLIA 73

Junior champion

Winner A L Pascoe CARZISE CLAUDIUS 4

Reserve R K Rundle KESTLE BUTTERCUP 139

Best cow & calf on performance and inspection – the Centenary Trophy

Winner R V Hartshorn AI Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Reserve O Brewin NORTH VIEW CLOVER

Best young bull on performance and inspection

Winner R Harthsorn/C Whitehead Z EYTON TRUSTY 3

Reserve C J Page COTON HADRIAN OF 2015

Best polled animal – the Powderham Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup

Winner Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE TULIP BLITZ 58

Reserve R V Hartshorn AI Z CILGWRRWG SAS ZOOM

Best homebred pair – the Grove Perpetual Challenge Cup

Winner Mells Park Trust

Reserve R K Rundle

Most points in all classes – the Track Marshall Trophy

Winner Mells Park Trust

Reserve R K Rundle

Interbreed best mother & daughter

Winner R K Rundle

Interbreed best pair

Reserve R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

AI KESTLE DAHLIA 73

Interbreed team of four

Reserve Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT

R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

AI KESTLE DAHLIA 73

R V Hartshorn AI Z CILGWRRWG SAS ZOOM

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Best photograph competition

The winner of both classes (on farm, and at show) was Mrs Stephanie Rowe,

Tregondale, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall.

Cake competition

The winner of both classes (best sponge, best fruit) was Mr Chris Page, Coton

Farm, Chacombe, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Tidy lines

The winner of the best kept lines was the Ford family, Thorpe Langton,

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

At the closing gathering of members and guests in the marquee, some of the

best parts of the Show were highlighted by President John Hadley, who

congratulated all those who had participated, and thanked all those who had

contributed to the Show’s success.

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TOWERGATE YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION

WEDNESDAY 22ND JUNE

There were nine entrants in the main Competition, very kindly sponsored by

Towergate Farm Insurance, and we were very pleased to welcome Mr Paul

Short from Towergate to the Show to watch the judging and to present the

awards.

Overall winner was Fin Whitehead, our 16 year old youth member from

Telford, Shropshire, who was presented with the Gordon H Tully Challenge Cup

and a showing stick. He can now claim £400 towards the cost of an overseas

trip to see South Devons.

In joint second place were his older brother Connor, and from Mells Park Lucy

Gould, who each received a cheque for £50 and a bag of merchandise.

Judge Gordon Tully congratulated all the entrants for their enthusiasm aheir

competence, and Caroline said they were all a great credit to the breed.

In the younger section of the competition, a new Cup has been presented by

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Chris and Julie Read, in memory of Julie’s daughter Rebecca. It was won by

Josh Ford from Thorpe Langton, Leicestershire. Runner up was Poppy

Whitehead, so there was much celebration in the Whitehead family!

All the entrants of the Competition will receive South Devon polo shirts.

Next year’s Competition will be held at the Royal Cornwall, and we hope for a

good turnout again.

OTHER SHOW RESULTS TO DATE

Royal Cornwall

JUDGE: MR R K RUNDLE, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL Cow, born before 1 January 2013, having had a full time calf on or after

1 January 2016

1st W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD ELIZABETH OF 2010

2nd Mr & Mrs R Clemens PENROSE STONEHEDGING PRIDE 3

3rd G W J & L F Pluess KESTLE BUTTERCUP 124

4th P R & T Eustice CARZISE AUDREY

Heifer or cow, born in 2013. Those born on or before 30 June to have

had a full-time calf. Those born after 30 June to have had a full-time

calf or be certified in calf

1st Mr & Mrs R Clemens PENROSE STONEHEDGING SHANNAGH

Heifer, born in 2014

1st A L Pascoe CARZISE SALLY 16

2nd M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES VIOLET 11

3rd Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE TULIP BLITZ 58

4th M A & C Sandbach & Son GROVE CELANDINE 125

5th Mrs A B Brookes Z BECKAVEANS BRACKEN 1

6th Mr & Mrs R Clemens PENROSE STONEHEDGING LISA 39


1st P R & T Eustice TREVOWAH MAYFLOWER 7

2nd W P & S L Harper BEDFORD DAISY OF 2015

3rd A L Pascoe CARZISE PAULINE 38

4th Mr & Mrs R Clemens PENROSE STONEHEDGING SUFFRAGETTE 3

5th M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES VIOLET 14

6th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK FERN

Bull, born before 1 January 2013

1st D J Thomas & Son Z FROYLE MILL BENJAMIN

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2nd N & E Bunkum LANGHAM’S LOUIS 2

Bull, born in 2013 or 2014

1st Highgate Farm

Partnership GEORGE TEIGN SWIG BACCHUS 3

2nd Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE BENTLEY

Bull, born in 2015

1st A L Pascoe CARZISE CLAUDIUS 4

2nd N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK FRAISER

3rd Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE BAXTER

4th G W J & L F Pluess TREVOULTER ADWEN 1

5th W P & S L Harper BEDFORD TRIUMPH

6th Mrs A B Brookes Z BECKAVEANS BARBEL

Group of three

1st Mr & Mrs R Clemens

2nd G W J & L F Pluess

3rd Mrs A B Brookes

Male Champion

Winner D J Thomas & Son Z FROYLE MILL BENJAMIN 1

Reserve Highgate Farm

Partnership GEORGE TEIGN SWIG BACCHUS 3

Female Champion

Winner W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD ELIZABETH OF 2010

Reserve A L Pascoe CARZISE SALLY 16

Breed Champion

Winner D J Thomas & Son Z FROYLE MILL BENJAMIN 1

Reserve W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD ELIZABETH OF 2010

Best female with calf at foot

Winner Mr & Mrs R Clemens PENROSE STONEHEDGING PRIDE 3

Reserve G W J & L F Pluess KESTLE BUTTERCUP 124

Best young bull on performance and inspection

Winner Laity Farms Z POLKINGHORNE BAXTER

Best exhibitor bred

Winner W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD ELIZABETH OF 2010

Reserve A L Pascoe CARZISE SALLY 16

Best group of three, the progeny of the same sire

Winner Laity Farms

Reserve Mr & Mrs R Clemens

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Royal Bath & West

JUDGE: MR M R Rowe, Menheniot, Cornwall Bull, born before 2015

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

Bull, born in 2015

1st Mells Park Trust ET Z MELLS PARK HERCULES

2nd Mells Park Trust Z MELLS PARK HACKNEY

Cow or heifer, with calf at foot or certified in calf, born before 2014


2nd R J Dimond KESTLE BUTTERCUP 122

3rd R J Dimond AI SHEPTON BUTTERCUP 2


1st R J Dimond AI SHEPTON POLLY 2


1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK HERMIONE

Calf, born after 1 September 2015

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK IVY

Group of three, exhibitor bred

1st Mells Park Trust

Pair of animals

1st R J Dimond

2nd Mells Park Trust

Male Champion

Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

Reserve Mells Park Trust ET Z MELLS PARK HERCULES

Female Champion


Reserve R J Dimond AI SHEPTON POLLY 2

Breed Champion


Reserve Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

Royal Three Counties

JUDGE: MR R C SHINNER, BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON Heifer, born in 2015

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK HERMIONE

2nd David Smallcombe Ltd BROOKIN ROSIE 2

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1st K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE CLOVER 2

2nd David Smallcombe Ltd BROOKIN BLUEBELL 9

Heifer or cow, born in 2013


2nd K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE CHERRY

Cow, born before 31 December 2012 with calf at foot, or certified in calf

1st David Smallcombe Ltd BROOKIN BLUEBELL 5

2nd K V & M A Plain AI FOXHOLE MARY

Bull, born in 2015

1st Mells Park Trust ET Z MELLS PARK HERCULES

2nd Mells Park Trus t MELLS PARK HACKNEY

Bull, born in 2014 or 2013

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

Male champion

Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

Reserve Mells Park Trust ET Z MELLS PARK HERCULES

Female champion


Reserve David Smallcombe BROOKIN BLUEBELL 5

Breed Champion


Reserve Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK GLADIATOR

Best animal bred and exhibited by a Midland Club member

Winner David Smallcombe BROOKIN BLUEBELL 5

Best group

Winner K V & M A Plain

BVD FREE ENGLAND

The first national BVD elimination scheme for England will

launch on 1 July 2016. BVDFree England will link up with

national schemes in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and

Northern Ireland to eliminate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea virus

from Great Britain and Ireland.

Over 60 organisations have now signed the BVD Statement of

Intent, committing to back the eradication of BVD from

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the national cattle herd. Visit BVDFree.org.uk from 1 July or the BVD Free

England stand at Livestock 2016 to get involved.

BLUETONGUE

It looks as though Bluetongue might well raise its ugly head as a disease issue

again later in the Summer – there are plenty of guidance warnings at the

moment from official bodies. It is, of course, a notifiable disease, so you

should be aware of signs of the disease and what to do:

Lethargy; crustiness around the nostrils and muzzle; redness of the mouth,

eyes and nose; redding of the skin above the hoof; nasal discharge; reddening

and erosions on the teats.

If you suspect bluetongue you must report it immediately to the APHA,

telephone 0300 0200 301 (England); or 0300 303 8268 (Wales).

Now is the time to consider whether vaccination should be part of your

protection planning, and a vaccine should become available very soon.

PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Livestock Event, NEC

6th & 7th July

Please come along and support this technical Show of South Devons which is

being held next week within the Livestock Event. Although entries are fewer

than last year, it still promises to be a good contest between performance

recorded animals.

Every class will be judged on both performance and inspection points.

Judging is on Thursday 7th July, beginning at approximately 10.30 am.

The Society’s stand will be by the judging ring, and anyone willing to give up an

hour or so to talk to visitors will be most welcome!

Entry to the Event is free; all you need to do is register when you come in.

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FARM WALK IN REGION 4

An Open Day is very kindly being hosted by Arthur Reynolds, Lower Ellenden

Farm, Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 5AX on Wednesday 27th July

beginning at 2.30 pm.

The Waterlane herd comprises 80 cows plus followers, and a trailer will be

provided to carry visitors between the two sites over which they run.

The invitation is open to all regional members, and to members from further

afield who would like to attend. The region will also be having a short annual

meeting towards the end of the afternoon.

After the Farm Walk there will be a barbecue kindly provided by the Reynolds

family.

If you would like to come please would you let Chris Page (07990 970065) or

Mike Kettlewell (01608 644693) know, for catering purposes, and to look at

the possibility of car sharing.

Arthur’s mobile is 07885 802302 should you need last minute directions on

the day.

MESSAGE FROM JOHN & SUE HARVEY

Torr Down herd, Australia

Astute Journal readers may have noticed an error in the Torr Down

advertisement this year:

The EMA (eye muscle area) measurement should read 130 cm sq, and not 30 in

Marvel 3’s scanning figures.

John & Sue also report on the carcase ranking of animals shown by Heather &

Graham Lindsay at a recent event in Queensland, Australia, where Torr Down

Natalie scored the fourth highest points for heifers up to 24 months, and

Torr Down Merlin (aged 17 months) scored the highest points out of 35 bulls.

Both animals were sired by Torr Down Marvel 3.

It goes to show that South Devons are performing very strongly Down Under

as well as nearer to home – great promotion!

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AUTUMN SHOW & SALE

Cirencester, 8th October

Anyone planning to bring animals to the Autumn Show & Sale will no doubt be

aware of the health rule requirements – but just in case, here’s a reminder!

Herds from which cattle are entered must be members of a CHeCS health

scheme such as Premium Cattle Health, or HiHealth Herdcare.

TB – cattle must be pre-movement tested within 60 days of movement

BVD – cattle must either be from an accredited free herd under their

CHeCS scheme, or be individually tested free for BVD antigen; and all cattle

must have completed a BVD vaccination course at least one month prior to

the Sale. For females there is a further stipulation that they must have

completed their BVD vaccination at least one month prior to being put to the

bull or AI

Johnes – a declaration of Johnes status as ranked under the CHeCS scheme

will be included in the sale catalogue

NATIONAL HERD COMPETITION

Entries are invited for this year’s National Herd Competition by completing and

returning the Entry Form at the end of this newsletter. Please note the

closing date – Friday 12th August – and the need for strict adherence to the

Rules. Judging will take place from 5th September.

Judges: Mr Douglas Scott, Mr Philip Tully and Mr Robert Dimond

RULES

The whole of the herd must be shown for Inspection and 75% of the

females in the herd must be pedigree cattle (pedigree to include animals

entered in the Register or the Supplementary Register, Part 111, in

addition to the Herd Book proper)

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The Competition to be judged on Inspection only and the Inspection will

be based on the Standard Breed Description (see Journal)

If a member has two farms, they shall be coupled as one for the

purposes of the Competition

1,000 points to be awarded as the maximum number and sub-divided as

follows:

o 500 points for all Cows including heifers in-milk

o 425 points for Young Stock

o 75 points for Stock Bull or Bulls in use

The winner of the Herd Competition is required to hold an Open Day

shortly after the results are announced and to be one of the judges for

the following year

Should the winner be unable to judge the Competition the following year

he/she will not then be permitted to enter the Competition for a further

two years, ie three years’ ineligibility, unless Council would determine

that the reason for the inability to judge was unavoidable

PRIZES (to be awarded at the AGM 2017)

Wakeham Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Herd

Cecil Harvey Challenge Shield for the Best Herd of Cows

Tregerrick Perpetual Trophy for the Best Stock Bull

Society Cup for the member gaining the highest number of points for

Young Stock

Angus Loggie Memorial Trophy for the member gaining the most points,

who has never won either the Herd Competition or this Trophy

Irving Enterprise Trophy for the Best Small Herd (20 cows or fewer)

Bill Major Trophy for the Best Group of Three Cows sired by the same

bull

Edmeston Hilda Cup for the Best Cow

HSBC Trophy for Best Performance

Cilgwrrwg Trophy for Best Homebred Polled Animal

Erme Cup for Best Heifer under two years old

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DIARY

July 6th/7th Performance Championships, Livestock, NEC

12th-14th Great Yorkshire Show

18th-21st Royal Welsh Show

24th Race for Life, Westpoint

27th Region 4 Open Day, Waterlane herd, Hawkhurst,

Kent

August 31st Executive meeting, Westpoint

September 5th Judging of Herd Competition starts

13th Council meeting, Bristol October 7th 125th Anniversary Dinner, Cirencester

8th Autumn Show & Sale, Cirencester November 9th NBA Beef Southwest, Westpoint

9th Skipton Autumn Sale

15th/16th Smithfield East of England Festival

December 8th Council meeting

CATTLE FOR SALE

Please let us know if you sell or buy cattle from this list, which is also

available to view on our website

BULLS

Brafferton Winston 6 J P Harrison 07971 699716/

UK122117 600387 Yorkshire – Region 7 01347 838725

Born 15/01/2014

Mells Park Gladiator Mells Park, c/o J Ward 01373 812414/

UK349776 500298 Wessex – Region 3 07894 037158

Born 15/03/2014

AI Z Gro Idris 1 A Davies 01938 820710

UK712292 300429 Powys – Region 6

Born 20/03/14

Mells Park General Mells Park, c/o J Ward 01373 812414/

UK349776 200302 Wessex – Region 3 07894 037158

Born 02/04/2014

Mells Park Governor Mells Park, c/o J Ward 01373 812414/

UK349776 400304 Wessex – Region 3 07894 037158

Born 04/04/2014

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Godworthy Eclipse 25 Mr & Mrs R C Burrough & Sons

UK360143 400808 Devon – Region 2 01404 881479/

Born 16/04/2014 07970 873096

Tregondale Cavalier 6 M R & R J Rowe 01579 342407/

UK383061 301178 Cornwall – Region 1 07971 928321

Born 17/04/2014

Z Sexton Senator 6 R R B & S J Harvey 01548 830307/

UK361990 200720 Devon – Region 2 07974 391105

Born 05/06/2014

AI Mells Park Gaffa Mells Park, c/o J Ward 01373 812414/

UK349776 400304 Wessex – Region 3 07894 037158

Born 01/10/2014

Z Sexton Marius 23 R R B & S J Harvey 01548 830307/

UK361990 300728 Devon – Region 2 07974 391105

Born 23/11/2014

Slade Barton Earnie R J Leach & Son 01404 841408/

UK363927 600363 Devon – Region 2 07866 568151

Born 01/04/2015

FEMALES

6 x 2 year old bulling heifers J P Harrison 01347 838725/

Yorkshire – Region 7 07971 928321

10 cows & calves; Mr & Mrs J Pimlott 01630 652178/

3 maiden heifers Shropshire – Region 6 07966 460312

4 x 2 year old bulling heifers K V & M A Plain 01684 772096

Gloucestershire – Region 3

4 x 2 year old, 15 x yearling M Cooke 01769 550908/

heifers Devon – Region 2 07792 453706

Cows in calf or with calves; D P Crow 01952 255650/

bulling heifers Shropshire – Region 6 07811 593260

2 year old pedigree M R & R J Rowe 01579 342407/

maiden heifers Cornwall – Region 1 07971 928321

10 x 2 year old pedigree R K Rundle 07974 361768/

bulling heifers Cornwall – Region 1 01637 875798

8 in-calf heifers R R B & S J Harvey 01584 830307/

Devon – Region 2 07974 391105

Reduction of Penvose herd on behalf of Mr W Radmore, at Hallworthy on 7th

July. Comprising 8 cows with calves at foot, 2 x 2014 heifers, 6 x 2015 heifers.

Auctioneers and catalogues: Kivells

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NEW AND RESIGNING MEMBERS

NEW FULL

Region 2 Mr T Roskilly, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

Region 4 Mr M & Mrs J Chichester, Lower Hayne Farm, Marsh Road,

Shabbington, Buckinghamshire

NEW INTRODUCTORY

Region 2 Mr G Hockridge, Little Week Barn, Sourton, Okehampton,

Devon Introduced by Murray Garrett

Region 5 Miss R Lawrence, Sunny View, Dereham Road, Shipdham,

Thetford, Norfolk Introduced by Jane Archer

Mr T Guyer, Catsholme Farm, Severals Road, Methwold

Hythe, Thetford, Norfolk Introduced by Richard

Wright

RESIGNING

Region 1 Mr A Nicklen, t/a Nicklen & Son, Creathorne Farm, Budge,

Cornwall

Region 6 Mr C & Mrs M Pryce, The Green, Trefeglwys, Powys, Wales

AND FINALLY ….

“We were dressed and ready to go out. We phoned for a taxi, turned on a night

light, switched the answerphone on, covered our pet parakeet and put the cat

out.

The taxi arrived, and as we opened the front door the cat scooted back into

the house. We didn’t want her in, because she always tries to eat the bird.

I went out to the taxi while my wife went indoors to get the cat. The cat ran

upstairs with my wife in hot pursuit. Waiting in the cab, I didn’t want the

driver to know that the house would be empty for the night, so I explained that

my wife had just popped upstairs to say goodnight to her mother.

A few minutes later my wife came out and got into the cab. ‘Sorry I took so

long,’ she said. ‘That stupid bitch was hiding under the bed. I had to poke her

with a coat hanger to get her to come out. She tried to take off, so I grabbed

her by the neck. Then I had to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from

scratching me. But it worked! I hauled her downstairs and threw her out into

the back yard.’ At which point the driver hit a parked car.”

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HERD COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

Please complete IN FULL and return by Friday 12th August together with

your entry fee of £25 plus VAT = £30

I/We wish to enter the 2016 Herd Competition. The Herd comprises:

STOCK BULLS TAG NUMBER D.O.B.

COWS (Number)

YOUNGSTOCK including calves (Number)

I/We agree to abide by the Rules of the Competition

SIGNED …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

NAME …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

South Devon Newsletter July 2016

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