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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
Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
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
Heifer, born in 2015
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
1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
2nd R J Dimond KESTLE BUTTERCUP 122
3rd R J Dimond AI SHEPTON BUTTERCUP 2
Heifer, born in 2014
1st R J Dimond AI SHEPTON POLLY 2
Heifer, born in 2015
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
Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
Reserve R J Dimond AI SHEPTON POLLY 2
Breed Champion
Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
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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Heifer, born in 2014
1st K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE CLOVER 2
2nd David Smallcombe Ltd BROOKIN BLUEBELL 9
Heifer or cow, born in 2013
1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
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
Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
Reserve David Smallcombe BROOKIN BLUEBELL 5
Breed Champion
Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK FOXTROT
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 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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