SCHEDULE OF PRIZES
Annual Christmas Shows & Sales
of Prime Cattle and Sheep
Pedigree Bulls and Female Sheep
Rising Stars Calf Show
Classes and Competitions for Young Farmers
Cast Sow Competition
Monday 27th November and
Tuesday 28th November 2017
£16,000 PRIZE MONEY £16,000
Aberdeen & Northern Marts Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ T : 01467 623710 F : 01467 623777 E : [email protected] W : www.anmgroup.co.uk
Entries Close :
Pedigree Stock : Monday 23rd October 2017 at 5.00 pm
Prime Stock : Monday 13th November 2017 at 5.00 pm
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Programme of Events
Mon 27th
November
11.30 am Judging of Cast Sow Competition
3.00 pm Judging of Pedigree Texel, Suffolk, and
Beltex Female Sheep.
5.00 pm Sale of Pedigree Texel, Suffolk,
and Beltex Female Sheep.
6.00 pm Judging of Young Farmers Sheep.
6.15 pm Judging of Young Farmers Prime Cattle
followed by Rising Stars Calf Show.
Tue 28th November
8.30 am Judging Unhaltered Prime Cattle
and Judging of Prime Sheep.
9.30 am Judging of Haltered Prime Cattle.
11.30 am Judging of Pedigree Beef Bulls.
12.30pm Parade Bulls, Rising Stars and Prime Cattle.
1.30 pm Presentation of Prizes followed by
Sale of Prime Cattle and Sheep
commencing with Cattle
2.00 pm Sale of Pedigree Beef Bulls
7.00 pm Young Farmers and Open
Stock judging Competition.
All Cattle classes will be judged within the EXCHANGE
Prime Sheep classes will be judged within the judging area
behind Sale Rings 2 and 3.
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ABERDEEN CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Prime Cattle and Sheep classes
in conjunction with Aberdeen Fatstock Association
PRESIDENT: GORDON SIMPSON, KIRKLAND, FORGUE, HUNTLY
VICE-PRESIDENT: R WILLIAMS, UPPER TULLOCHBEG, HUNTLY
HON PRESIDENTS: His Grace the Duke of Fife, Elsick House, Newtonhill G Ritch, East Fingask, Oldmeldrum A D Allan, Upper Kinkell, Inverurie G D Booth, Savock, Newburgh A J Paterson, 2 Burns Road, Aberdeen D Presly, Mains of Auquhorthies, Oldmeldrum R Wilkie, Tillyboy, Echt T S Stewart, Gunhill, Inverurie E J Stephen, Rosebank, Main Street, Rothienorman, Inverurie W J Troup, 7 Bush Road RR, Little Britain, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada D Begg, Gallaton, Stonehaven D S Cowe, Aldersyde, Gladstone Road, Huntly M Durno, Auchorachan, Glenlivet D Anderson, Brucewells, Netherley W J Hunter, 28 Western Road Insch J A Troup, Southbank, Skene H Brown, Jnr, Auchmaliddie Mains, Maud S Connon, Portsoy Crescent, Ellon A Greenlaw, Sheep Park, Bridge of Marnoch, Huntly
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT: The President and Vice-President (ex-officio) A Hutcheon, Greenden, Balmedie P A Reid, Hillhead, Pitfodels, Cults D Skinner, Strathorn Pitcaple Inverurie N Work, Mains of Dumbreck, Udny, Ellon S Connon, Portsoy Crescent, Ellon A Greenlaw, Sheep Park, Bridge of Marnoch, Huntly C Slessor, No 1 Cottage, West Mains, Castle Fraser, Sauchen E Fettes, Braes of Enzies, Buckie R Williams, Upper Tullochbeg, Huntly
SECRETARY AND TREASURER: A Leslie Cruickshank, Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ
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ABERDEEN FATSTOCK ASSOCIATION
SHOW REGULATIONS
SHOW : 1. All animals must be under 30 months of age and kept on a holding in Scotland for
the 90 days preceding the show date to be eligible for the event. All entries must be made on an official entry form which must be lodged with the Secretary.
Entries for Prime must be lodged no later than Monday 13th November, 2017 The Committee of Management reserves the right to refuse any entry or entries and without stating any reason.
ENTRY FEES : 2. The Entry Fees, payable at time of entry, are as follows:- Open Competition : Cattle .........................................£ 20.00 per animal Sheep ....................................... £ 8.00 per entry (Pens) (including Provision for Bedding & Fodder) Young Farmers Competition : Cattle .........................................£ 20.00 per animal Sheep ....................................... £ 6.00 per entry (Pens) (including Provision for Bedding & Fodder) ADMISSION : FREE OWNERSHIP : 3. All cattle and sheep must have been the bona fide property of exhibitors prior to
1st November. All exhibitors must be prepared to provide proof of ownership if requested by the management committee.
Young Farmers Section
This section is open to all full members of an affiliated Young Farmers Club, i.e. members between the age of 14 - 29 on 27th November 2017.
4. CONDITIONS OF SHOWING : Male Animals must be castrated. All lambs showing hard teeth shall be disqualified. Skin must not be broken and no hard teeth showing. All animals may be subject to examination by a Veterinary Surgeon appointed by the Committee of Management. Animals suffering from any form of infectious or contagious disease must not be brought to the show. Any exhibitor infringing the Rule, shall be liable for a fine of £500 and to have their stock disqualified. SPE ASSURED 5. Please note: that all Prime Cattle entered for this event must be SPE Assured. WEIGHT REQUIREMENT 6. Please note: Butchers Classes 5 & 6 the weights must not exceed 600Kg
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WEIGHING : 7. All Cattle and Sheep to be weighed within Thainstone Centre between 8.30 am and 11.00 am on Monday, 27th November. (Exhibitors are requested to check the accuracy of the weighing). Any animals not forward for weighing at the designated times will be excluded from the show. 8. Exhibitors of Cattle and Sheep shall send their own attendants with their stock and such
attendants must be in close attendance and responsible for the care and movement of their own stock. There must be at least one attendant for every two animals. An animal will be disqualified if it is not in the ring at the correct time in accordance with the steward’s instructions.
CLASSES : 9. All Cattle Classes after weighing, will be sub-divided into a reasonably manageable
judging size. Maximum of 8 in order of increasing weight. Each sub-division to be judged as a separate class with its own class prizes. There must be a minimum of 3 entries per class for the class to go ahead.
JUDGING : 10. The judging will be carried out with particular reference to quality, conformation,
level of finish and maturity to reflect the characteristics of the best of prime beef animals suitable for the Scotch quality meat market.
Protests against animals or awards must be lodged with the Secretary in writing not later than 12 noon on the day of Sale. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the show will be referred to and dealt with by the stewards in charge of each particular section. Formal protests will be dealt with by the Committee of Management or a quorum of any three of them and their decision will be final and binding.
Judges, Stewards and Attendants only will be allowed within the Judging Rings while judging is in progress.
EQUIPMENT : 11. All portable electrical equipment supplied and or used by visitors and traders must be
safe and fit for the purpose and should have a valid portable appliance test certificate. SPECIAL PRIZES: 12. Animals will not be allowed to compete in more than one ordinary class but may
compete for all Special Prizes for which they are eligible. All animals must compete in the ordinary classes before being allowed to compete for Special Prizes. Any animal which is eligible can compete for the Breed Society Prizes. All animals must be shown in the Judging Ring and must be halter led unless otherwise stated.
CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES: 13. No animal to compete unless it is offered for sale through the ring later.
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SALE OF STOCK: 14. A Sale of Stock by Auction will be held in the premises commencing at 1.30 pm. The
Auctioneers will be Aberdeen & Northern Marts, who will be solely responsible for all arrangements of the sale. The commission to be charged at the current rate applicable at time of sale. All cattle will be covered by the Association through the Auctioneers against the risk of condemnation on account of disease.
PRIZE MONEY: 15. Full Prize Money as scheduled will be paid in all classes of Cattle and Sheep except for
the Champion and Reserve Champion Animals, the Butchers’ Champion and Reserve Champion and the Young Farmers Champions and Reserve Champions, in which cases prize money will be forfeited if not sold by Auction.
RISKS: 16. Exhibitors must accept all risks to their stock arising from whatever cause. The
Association shall not be liable for any loss or damage which exhibits may sustain at the show or in transit, nor be liable to any exhibitor or his attendant for any loss, injury or damage sustained at the show.
INFRINGEMENT: 17. Any infringement by any exhibitor or his attendant of any of the foregoing rules will result
in immediate disqualification of any or all stock and the Committee of Management shall determine whether the exhibitor and/or his attendant shall be allowed to exhibit at any future show of the Association.
Mr Leslie Cruickshank Secretary and Treasurer
Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ
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SALE ORDER
HALTERED BEEF CATTLE Class 1 - Single Heifer Class 2 - Single Bullock YOUNG FARMERS BEEF CATTLE Class 3A - Single Haltered Heifer, Junior Young Farmers Class 3B - Single Haltered Heifer, Senior Young Farmers Class 4A - Single Haltered Bullock, Junior Young Farmers Class 4B - Single Haltered Bullock, Senior Young Farmers BUTCHERS CATTLE (Weight should not Exceed 600 Kg) Class 5 - Single Heifer Class 6 - Single Bullock YOUNG FARMERS UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE Class 7 - Single Heifer Class 8 - Single Bullock OPEN UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE Class 9 - Single Heifer Class 10 - Single Bullock PRIME SHEEP Class 11 - Two Continental Lambs Class 12 - Two Half-bred, Greyface or Mule Lambs Class 13 - Two Down Cross Lambs Class 14 - Two Cheviot Lambs Class 15 - Two Blackface Lambs Class 16 - Two Charollais Lambs Class 17 - Two Lambs of Same Breed or Cross most suitable for Butchers’ Purposes YOUNG FARMERS PRIME SHEEP - LIGHT Class 18 - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross YOUNG FARMERS PRIME SHEEP - HEAVY Class 19 - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross PRIME SHEEP Class 20 - Untrimmed : Two Lambs progeny of a Native Ram Class 21 - Untrimmed : Two Lambs progeny of a Continental Ram AUCTION BIDS - PRIME STOCK All cattle will be sold per kilogram liveweight, except the principal prize winners which will be sold per head. All sheep will be sold per head.
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HALTERED BEEF CATTLE
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
Judging: Tuesday 28th
November at 9.30 am
JUDGES: James and Ross Allan, Malcolm Allan Ltd, Larbert, Stirling.
CLASS 1 - SINGLE HEIFER
CLASS 2 - SINGLE BULLOCK
For Class sub-divisions see Rule 9 CLASS PRIZES: First £100; Second £80; Third £60; Fourth £40
SPECIAL PRIZES OPEN HALTERED BEEF CATTLE CHAMPION :
Aberdeen Town Council Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup presented by the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of Aberdeen
Cash Prize £500 presented by Northlink Ferries Cash Prize £500 presented by Aberdeen & Northern Marts if the animal was purchased at “The Spectacular” and is exhibited and sold at this event by the purchaser.
RESERVE CHAMPION :
His Grace the Duke of Fife Perpetual Challenge Trophy Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries
BEST OVERALL HEIFER :
Saphock Perpetual Rose Bowl Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE OVERALL HEIFER :
Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST OVERALL BULLOCK :
Turriff Agricultural Show Perpetual Tray Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE OVERALL BULLOCK :
Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries
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BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION :
BOCM Pauls Perpetual Challenge Trophy
FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR AWARDS :
First : Northlink Ferries Quaich and Cash Prize £100;
Second : £60 Third : £40
BEST ANIMAL BRED BY EXHIBITOR :
East Coast Viners Trophy
Cash Prize £50 presented by The Royal Northern Agricultural Society
THE ANDERSON FAMILY PERPETUAL TROPHY :
The Anderson Trophy, presented by Andrew Anderson, Mayne Farm, Elgin, will be presented to the buyer of an animal, bought at the Young Farmers Overwintering Contest and which is highest placed in the Open Haltered Section at the “Aberdeen Christmas Classic”. In addition to the specially commissioned, one-off bronze auction ring piece a cash incentive of £200 is also offered.
BEST ANIMAL (ANY SEX) BY A.I. BULL:
The Scottish Milk Marketing Board Perpetual Silver Trophy
BREED SOCIETY PRIZES HALTERED BEEF CATTLE ONLY
ABERDEEN ANGUS :
Best Animal (Bullock or Heifer) sired by a
Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus Bull
Perpetual Trophy presented by the North East of Scotland
Aberdeen-Angus Breeders Club
First : £100 presented by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society
Second : £50 presented by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society
BEST ANIMAL SIRED BY A CHAROLAIS BULL:
The Scottish and Northern Charolais Breeders' Association Ltd
Perpetual Challenge Cup
SCOTTISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION :
Best Animal (Bullock or Heifer) sired by a Limousin Bull : Salver
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BUTCHERS CATTLE
SPONSORED BY QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND
Judging: Tuesday 28th
November
JUDGES:
James and Ross Allan ( Malcolm Allan Ltd.) Larbert, Stirling.
Please Note : Entries for the Butchers Classes, 5 and 6, must be SPE Assured
Also Animals entered into these classes must not Exceed 600 Kg CLASS 5 - SINGLE HEIFER
CLASS 6 - SINGLE BULLOCK
For Sub-divisions See Rule 9 Animals in classes 5 & 6 will not be allowed to compete for any of the special prizes other than those stated below. CLASS PRIZES: First £100; Second £80; Third £60; Fourth £40
SPECIAL PRIZES BUTCHERS CHAMPION:
Aberdeen Master Butchers' Association Perpetual Silver Cup Cash Prize £300 presented by Quality Meat Scotland
RESERVE BUTCHERS CHAMPION:
J Bibby and Sons Ltd Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup Cash Prize £100 presented by Quality Meat Scotland
BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BUTCHERS CHAMPION:
Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Messrs Elanco Products Ltd
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YOUNG FARMERS HALTERED BEEF CATTLE
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
Judging : Monday 27th
November at 6.15 pm
JUDGE: Jamie Scott, John Scott Meats (Paisley) Ltd, Paisley.
CLASS 3A - SINGLE HALTERED HEIFER, Open to Junior Young Farmers, between 14 - 18 years of age CLASS 3B - SINGLE HALTERED HEIFER, Open to Senior/Associate Young Farmers, between 19 - 29 years of age CLASS 4A - SINGLE HALTERED BULLOCK, Open to Junior Young Farmers, between 14 - 18 years of age CLASS 4B - SINGLE HALTERED BULLOCK, Open to Senior/Associate Young Farmers, between 19 - 29 years of age Classes 3 and 4 will be sub-divided as above into Junior and Senior Sections subject to a minimum of 3 animals per class. CLASS PRIZES: First £100; Second £80; Third £60; Fourth £40
SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION :
Dalgety Agriculture Ltd Perpetual Challenge Trophy Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE CHAMPION :
Tom Cruickshank Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries
BEST JUNIOR YOUNG FARMERS ANIMAL : Strathbogie Farmers’ Club Perpetual Trophy INTERCLUB AWARD : Trophy and £100.00 presented by Northlink Ferries
Presented to the Club that accumulates the most points in the Judging of Cattle and Sheep. Points to be awarded for class placings, best presented and paraded and first time exhibitors.
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YOUNG FARMERS HALTERED BEEF CATTLE SHOW SPECIAL PRIZES (CONT)
BEST OVERALL HEIFER :
Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries RESERVE OVERALL HEIFER :
Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST OVERALL BULLOCK :
Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE OVERALL BULLOCK : Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION :
Frank Smart Perpetual Trophy BEST ANIMAL PARADED BY A MEMBER UNDER 21 : Fowlie Trophy BEST ANIMAL FROM A FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £50 EXHIBITOR WHO PARADES ANIMAL IN MOST EXPERT MANNER:
First - Royal Bank of Scotland Salver (to be won outright three times - not necessarily in succession) Cash Prize £75 presented by Northlink Ferries
Second - Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST HOME BRED ANIMAL : The Arthur T Alsop Beef Cattle Trophy and £50 presented by Royal Northern Agricultural Society BEST ANIMAL SIRED BY A CHAROLAIS BULL AND EXHIBITED BY A MEMBER 21 AND UNDER : Scottish & Northern Charolais Breeders’ Trophy NOTE - Animals in these classes will not be allowed to compete for any of the special prizes on Tuesday.
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YOUNG FARMERS UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE
Judging : Monday 27
th November (Evening)
JUDGES:
Jamie Scott, John Scott Meats (Paisley) Ltd, Paisley. CLASS 7 - SINGLE HEIFER
CLASS 8 - SINGLE BULLOCK
For Sub-divisions see Rule 9 CLASS PRIZES: First £60; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £15
SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION :
The Clydesdale Bank PLC Perpetual Challenge Trophy Cash Prize £150 presented by HRN Tractors Ltd, Insch
RESERVE CHAMPION :
The Peter Glass Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £50 presented by HRN Tractors Ltd, Insch BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION : The Drew Paterson Perpetual Trophy BEST ANIMAL FROM FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £25
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OPEN UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
Judging: Tuesday 28th
November at 8.30 am
CLASS 9 - SINGLE HEIFER
CLASS 10 - SINGLE BULLOCK
For Sub-divisions see Rule 9 CLASS PRIZES: First £60; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £15
SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION :
The Bert Bruce Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £150 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE CHAMPION :
The Gordon Soutar Perpetual Cup Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION : The Bank of Scotland Ice Bucket and Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries THE GORDON TROPHY :
Presented to the Exhibitor of the Best Animal who, over the previous 12 months has sold at least 5 times or 50% of his cattle stock with Aberdeen & Northern Marts.
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PRIME SHEEP
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
JUDGE: Sam Carlisle, Border Meats, Lockerbie
Judging : Tuesday 28th
November at 8.30 am CLASS 11 - TWO CONTINENTAL LAMBS
CLASS 12 - TWO HALF-BRED, GREYFACE OR MULE LAMBS
CLASS 13 - TWO DOWN CROSS LAMBS
CLASS 14 - TWO CHEVIOT LAMBS
CLASS 15 - TWO BLACKFACE LAMBS
CLASS 16 - TWO CHAROLLAIS LAMBS
CLASS 17 - TWO LAMBS OF SAME BREED OR CROSS MOST SUITABLE FOR BUTCHERS PURPOSES
CLASS PRIZE MONEY FOR CLASSES 11-17 First £40; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £10 Classes 11, 15 and 17 may be subdivided by weight subject to entry.
UNTRIMMED
LAMBS MUST BE SHOWN IN A NATURAL STATE. ANY LAMBS DRESSED, BRUSHED OR TRIMMED IN ANY WAY WILL BE
DISQUALIFIED CLASS PRIZE MONEY FOR CLASSES 20 &21 First £40; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £10 CLASS 20 - TWO LAMBS, progeny of a Native Ram CLASS 21 - TWO LAMBS, progeny of a Continental Ram
SPECIAL PRIZES (Classes 20 & 21 excluded from competing) :
CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS: The Norman Wight Perpetual Trophy
Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS: The Ian Carnie Perpetual
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Memorial Tray Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
SPECIAL PRIZES CONT CHAMPION PEN OF BUTCHERS LAMBS (Restricted to Class 17) :
Drums Perpetual Shield Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF BUTCHERS LAMBS (Restricted to Class 17) :
Frank Smart Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST PEN OF LAMBS, BRED BY EXHIBITOR :
The Clydesdale Bank PLC Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £20 presented by Northlink Ferries
NOTE - Exhibitors must state if Home Bred on Entry Forms BEST PEN FROM FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £25 BEST PEN OF LAMBS, SIRED BY A SUFFOLK RAM (Classes 13 & 17) : Presented by North East Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club Cash Prize £50 Additional Cash Prize £50 if Champion Lambs are Pure-Bred Suffolk BEST PEN OF LAMBS SIRED BY A TEXEL RAM : Cash Prize £50 presented by the North of Scotland Texel Club CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS IF SIRED BY A CHAROLLAIS RAM : Cash Prize £100 presented by The North Area Charollais Sheep Breeders’ Society BEST PEN OF LAMBS SIRED BY A ROUGE RAM FROM (Classes 11, 17 & 21) Cash Prize £50 Presented by the Imlah Family PEN OF LAMBS SIRED BY A BELTEX RAM : Beltex Scotland Club Trophy - First : £60.00 Second : £40.00 BEST PRESENTED PEN OF LAMBS: Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
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YOUNG FARMERS PRIME SHEEP
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
Judging : Monday 27th
November at 6.00pm
CLASS 18 : LIGHT - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross
CLASS 19 : HEAVY - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross
These classes may be subdivided by weight subject to entry
CLASS PRIZES : First £40; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £10
SPECIAL PRIZES YOUNG FARMERS CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS : Northlink Ferries Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries YOUNG FARMERS RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS : Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST PEN FROM FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £25 BEST PRESENTED YOUNG FARMERS PEN OF LAMBS: Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries
Animals in Classes 18-19 will not be allowed to compete for any Special Prizes on Tuesday.
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Class 1 : Open Home-bred or Purchased Heifer
Class 2 : Open Home-bred or Purchased Bullock
Class 3 : Young Farmers Home-bred Heifer
Class 4 : Young Farmers Home-bred Bullock
Class 5 : Young Farmers Purchased Heifer
Class 6 : Young Farmers Purchased Bullock
CLASS PRIZES :
First £50; Second £40; Third £30; Fourth £25; Fifth £20.
Open Champion £50
Young Farmers Champion £50
Overall Champion £100
Rules of the Show:
1. All animals must be halter led
2. Born after 1st January 2017
3. All cattle will be subdivided into suitable classes by age, subject to a minimum of 3 maximum of 8 entries per class
4. Entry Fee £20.00 Inc VAT per Calf
5. Entries close Monday 13th November 2017
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SHOW & SALE OF PEDIGREE FEMALE SHEEP MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
Show and Sale : Monday 27th
November Judging : 3.00 pm Sale : 5.00 pm
REGISTERED TEXEL FEMALES Classes Sponsored by The North of Scotland Texel Club
JUDGE: Keith Hourston, Skelbister, Orphir, Orkney
1st
2nd
3rd
CLASS 1 : Single Ewe £20 £10 £ 5
CLASS 2 : Single Gimmer £50 £25 £15
CLASS 3 : Single Ewe Lamb £20 £10 £ 5
SPECIAL PRIZES
CHAMPION : I & E Stott Perpetual Trophy and £100
presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE CHAMPION : £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
REGISTERED SUFFOLK FEMALES Classes Sponsored by Murray Duguid Seeds Merchants Ltd
JUDGE: Robbie Innes, Crossburn Keith
1st
2nd
3rd
CLASS 4 : Single Ewe £40 £20 £10
CLASS 5 : Single Gimmer £40 £20 £10
CLASS 6 : Single Ewe Lamb £40 £20 £10
SPECIAL PRIZES
CHAMPION : Trophy
Cash prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries
RESERVE CHAMPION : Trophy
Cash prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
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REGISTERED CHAROLLAIS FEMALES
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
REGISTERED BELTEX FEMALES
Classes Sponsored by The Beltex Scotland Club
JUDGE: Rory Machray, Bilboa, Daviot
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st 2
nd 3
rd
CLASS 10 : Single Ewe £20 £10 £ 5
CLASS 11 : Single Gimmer £50 £10 £ 5
CLASS 12 : Single Ewe Lamb £20 £10 £ 5
SPECIAL PRIZES
CHAMPION : £50 presented by Northlink Ferries
Unsold stock will forfeit Prize Money if not sold by auction
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PEDIGREE BEEF BREEDING CATTLE SECTION
MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries
Show and Sale : Tuesday 28th
November
Judging : 11.30 am Sale : 2.00 pm
ALL EXHIBITION ANIMALS MUST BE HALTER LED
CLASS PRIZES : First £40; Second £30; Third £20
Limousin Bull
Charolais Bull
Simmental Bull
Blonde Bull
Aberdeen Angus Bull
Any other Breed
SPECIAL PRIZES
Champion Limousin Bull £100
Reserve Champion Limousin Bull £50
Champion Charolais Bull £100
Reserve Champion Charolais Bull £50
Champion Simmental Bull £100
Reserve Champion Simmental Bull £50
Champion Any other Breed £100
OVERALL CHAMPION : J C Singer Perpetual Challenge Trophy
£100 presented by Northlink Ferries
Unsold stock will forfeit Prize Money if not sold by auction
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CAST SOW COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY CHEALE MEATS LTD, ESSEX
Monday 27th
November at 11.30 am
JUDGE : Cheale Meats,
Orchard Farm, Little Warley, Brentwood
CLASS 1: CHAMPION AND FIRST PRIZE SINGLE SOW:
Cheale Meats Ltd Perpetual Salver and £150.00
RESERVE CHAMPION AND SECOND PRIZE SINGLE SOW : £100
THIRD PRIZE SINGLE SOW : £75.00
1
st 2
nd 3
rd
CLASS 2: Pen of Four Sows £75 £70 £50
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OPEN STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION
Tuesday 28th
November at 7.00 pm
Section A : Young Farmers Junior Club Team : 14 - 18 yrs
Section B : Young Farmers Senior Club Team : 19 - 25 yrs
Section C : Young Farmers Associate Club Team : 26 - 29 yrs
Section D : Individual Young Farmers Junior Club Member : 14 - 18 yrs
Section E : Individual Young Farmers Senior Club Member : 19 - 25 yrs
Section F : Individual Young Farmers Associate Club Member : 26 - 29 yrs
Section G : Open Section
Sections A to F are open to all full members of an affiliated Young Farmers Club, ie members between age of 14 - 29 on 27
th November 2017.
CLASS PRIZES :
Sections A, B & C First £50; Second £40; Third £30
Sections D, E, F & G First £40; Second £30; Third £20
CLASSES
CATTLE
1. Beef Breeding Heifer in calf
2. Prime Bullocks
3. Store Heifers
SHEEP
4. Ewe Lambs
5. Breeding Sheep
The Judge will give reasons for their placings after each class
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