Irish Belgian Blue

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Saturday 20th October 2012Show: 10.30am

Sale 1pmAuctioneer: Mr George Candler

Judge: Mr Richard Duff

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VENDORSLot Vendor49, 50 Mr. Tom Ansbro - Cloonmore Tuam Co Galway22, 23, 24 Trevor Ashmore - Rosemount Ballycarney Enniscorthy Co Wexford64, 65, 81, 82 Anne Bourke - Lismackin Roscrea Co Tipperary18, 19 Kevin C Burns - Main St Eyrecourt Ballinasloe Co Galway41, 52 Darran James Byrne - Bracklagh Brickens Claremorris Co Mayo45 Olive Casey - Blackcastle Ballycahill Thurles Co Tipperary59 Trevor Chadwick - Cushina Portarlington Co Laois16, 77 John Comerford - Bushfields Borris-In-Ossory Co Laois68, 78 Thomas Connor - Derrylough Kenagh Co Longford47 Timothy Donnellan - Finuremore Mullagh Co Clare11, 12, 34 Jarlath Duggan - Ross Rathdowney Co Laois5, 7 Robert Ellis - Lower Curraghlickey Drinagh Co Cork10 Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald - Garryheather Clonaslee Portlaoise, Co Laois29 Derrick Forde - Cahermorris Corrandulla Galway Co Galway13 Thomas Foynes - Ballykineen Clonaslee Portlaoise Co Laois36 Francis Hayes - Johnstown Puckane Nenagh Co Tipperary28, 30, 31 Joseph James Hegarty - Knockmore Tyrrellspass Co Westmeath3, 4 James Higgins - Skevard Ballindine Claremorris Co Mayo60 Niall Jackson - Valhalla Prumplestown Co Carlow74, 75 Trevor Jackson - Bortle Kiltegan Co Wicklow69 Patrick Keane - Kilcrona Kilkee Co Clare51, 55 Liam Kelly - Scotchforth Cloghans P O Ballina Co Mayo63, 73 Robert Kelly - Clonmucker Kenagh Co Longford37, 56 Joseph Kirwan - Laurel Lodge,Horse & Jockey Thurles Co Tipperary76 Dudley Maher - Lower Ballinakill Roscrea Co Tipperary57 Brian Mathews - Quarrymount House Killeigh Tullamore Co Offaly42, 43, 44 Daniel Mc Redmond - Beech Hill House Ballyboggan Kinnegad, Co Meath61, 62 Grainne Mccarthy - Carrigoir Galbally Co Limerick2, 21 Myles Mcdermott - Bridge Street Tullow Co Carlow1 David Mckeown - Crehennan Quigleys Point Co Donegal35, 39 Margaret Mcmahon - Pouleenacoona Boston Tubber Co Clare40, 46 Oliver Meehan - Gortarowey Drumcliff Co Sligo66, 67 Mr Kieran Mullarkey - Silverhill Ballinfull Sligo Co Sligo53, 54, 71 James Edward O'Donnell - Loughill Ardara Donegal Po, Co Donegal70 Michael O'Malley - Clohanmore Cree Kilrush Co Clare15 Mr Bartley O'Neill - Mace Corrandulla Galway Co Galway38, 83 David Pearson - Boherard Clough Ballacolla Co Laois14, 32 Trevor Pearson - Stratford On Slaney Baltinglass Co Wicklow27 John Redmond - Knockindrane Garryhill Co Carlow58 James Ronan - Bekan Claremorris Co Mayo8, 33 Michael J Scanlon - Ballyconry Lisselton Co Kerry25, 72 John Searson - Sheehills Roscrea Co Tipperary48 Martin Shiel - No 1 Lisroyne Strokestown Co Roscommon20 Thomas Swaine - Farmleigh Enniscorthy Co Wexford17 Michael Tierney - Kilcremin Roscrea Co Tipperary9, 79, 80 James Walsh - Moate Ballinakill Co Laois6, 26 James White - Creewood Slane Co Meath

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The Belgian Blue Cattle Society of IrelandGuide to looking after your new Bull

It is often, quite correctly said, that the bull is half the herd. This should mean that he istreated as being as important as all the other stock put together. What often happens, inpractice, is that he is lucky if he is given half the care and attention that others receive.This is in spite of being possibly, the most expensive single animal in the herd.

The first thing to do, when buying, or hiring a new bull, is to plan ahead. Do not rush outto find a bull today, because you want to use him tomorrow. First, be sure about what kindof bull you want and, how many you need and give yourself time to get the right ones. Howmany you need, depends, not just on the size of the herd but also on the breeding season.It is the number of cows per day, when working, which matters, not the total number ofcows.

Another reason for planning ahead is to allow time for the bull to settle in. Leaving homefor a young bull is just as big a wrench, as it is for your children when they go to ‘big school’,or leave home. Some bulls are affected by the stress of travel, showing and the sale ring.Stress can disrupt the reproductive system. Some bulls will have poor semen quality forup to two months, following transport. By the time poor results are noticed and a vet, likemyself, gets around to looking at the semen, the situation is back to normal. The wisefarmer uses this period for quarantine and settling in.

You should, of course, always buy bulls from a reputable source, for both quality and health.

As far as reproduction goes – size does matter but it is the testicles, rather than any otheranatomical feature. Scrotal circumference is a good ‘rule of thumb’ indicator of a bull’scapacity and you should be looking for 30cm+. However, remember that bulls are stillmaturing in this respect, up to 2 years of age, or so, so do not overtax them when young.

Some bulls will be 18 months old, or more, before beginning to produce decent seme Giveyour bull a gentle introduction to the herd. Just give a small group of females at first,(preferably heifers, for a young bull). Young Belgian Blues are often unbalanced by theirlarge back-ends, and, if they cannot get a good grip on the cow, will do an involuntarybackward somersault, at the critical moment. Present a young ‘Blue’ with a large Holsteinand you are in “It’s a business doing pleasure with you” territory! These are simply mattersof common sense; a young bull will not have the capacity, skill, or psychological strengthto cope with being suddenly turned out with a herd of large, bossy cows.

Always keep a close check on your bull in the early days. Watch him to ensure he is nothaving problems with service and, that his libido is good. Check the females regularly forpregnancy. If there is a problem you need to know quickly.

Finally, do not forget his psychological development. Few bulls are natural born killers.Those that turn nasty are mostly made so, by lack of attention and by only being handledfor unpleasant purposes. Keeping a tractable, well-behaved bull takes time and effort. Heshould be handled and put through handling facilities regularly, for no reason other than togive him a reward. He should have comfortable quarters and his feet etc., should be wellcared for.

Your bull can make a great contribution to your business: Look after him and he will look after you!

21%

€ urovalue perprogeny

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breeds)

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Daughter calving interval (days) +5.7days 17%

Expected progeny performance

Expected daughter breeding performance

Breed ave: 13.76%,All breeds ave: 5.49%

Breed ave: 0.16,All breeds ave: 0

Breed ave: 27.76kg,All breeds ave: 18.25kg

Breed ave: 2.32,All breeds ave: 1.57

Breed ave: 3.08kg,All breeds ave: 0.47kg

Breed ave: 10.33%,All breeds ave: 6.36%

Breed ave: 3.23days,All breeds ave: -0.2days

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Additional Information:Faughanvale Eddie has been working hard this summer. He has 40 calvesserviced and is still in fit form for work. He is a very correct, mobile bull.Free from Jhones Disease, BVD and LEPTO vaccinated

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Faughanvale Eddie has been working hard this summer. He has serviced 40cows and is still in fit form for work. He is a very correct, mobile bull.Free from Jhones Disease, BVD and LEPTO vaccinated

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Evergreen Ebony is a stylish black bull is very fertile and has cows scannedin calf. His dam Rathlyon Becky is a full sister of Rathlyon Bruce (NationalJunior Bull Champion 2009). Like his sire Visconti, Ebony is a muscularbull that should breed weanlings ideal for exporting.

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Myles Mc Dermott, Tullow, Co. Carlow.

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Curraghlicky Eddie has a good temperament. He is a straight forward bull,anxious for work.

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Curraghlicky Eric has a good Temperament. He is a straight forward bull,anxious for work.

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Ballyconry Eire is a black and white bull with excellent mobility. He hasbeen used on suckler cows and dairy cows which are in calf.

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Bawnmore Emerald is a son of Empire. His dam, Bawnmore Victoria was a showchampion and has gone on to bred many show champions such as BawnmoreAndrea, dam of Rathlyon Enda (All Ireland Junior bull champion 2010) andCorrandulla Geena (All Ireland Junior Heifer Champion 2012). This bull is and hisbreeding shouldn't be underestimated. Has cows served and scanned in calf.

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Heatherview Eddy is a full brother to Heatherview Don who is in Dovea AI.He is a powerful and with an easy calving Bloodline and has cows servedand in calf.

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Ross Erector has a great pedigree with Harisson and Janiver in hispedigree giving him an easy calving pedigree. This black and white bull hastremendous length and muscle. This bull has been semen tested.

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Ross Extra is a full white bull, coming from a very easy calving pedigree, heis a well muscled bull suited to producing the weanling for Italian exportmarket. This bull has been semen tested.

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Castlecuffe Enda has won numerous shows in 2012. Including reservechampion in Limerick, Champion in Bandon and champion in Tinahely. Hehas 6 cows semened in calf including 3 pedigree BBs.

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Stratford Edward is a black and white bull with height, length and powerwith good feet and legs. He has cows in calf. Son of Empire that willproduce weanlings ideally suited to the export trade.

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Mace Eli has great size and power. He is a son of Giga, he is very activebull and has cows scanned in calf. His calves will be suitable for the exportmarket. His half brother made 5200euro at the 2010 sale in Roscrea.

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Bushfield is a tall blue and white bull. He is very correct and mobile. He hascows served and they are scanned in calf. His dam was a big powerfulanimal.

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Villablues Eager, Half brothers of Eager have preformed as follows. 1. 2ndHighest in October Sale '11 2. Villablues Empire stands in Dovea 3. 2nd inAll Ireland '10 This dam is a very consistent breeder.

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Eyre Fluent is fruitful.

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Eyre France is fruitful.

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Farmleigh Enigma is a powerful black and white bull. Shown successfully asa calf. He has served cows and is fruitful. He has been vaccinated for Leptonand BVD.

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Rathlylon Eric is a powerful black and white bull won his class in theNational Show (Tullamore) and won Reserve All-Ireland Junior BullChampion (Mohill) this year. He has served heifers and is semen tested.One of the best bulls we ever bred.

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Rosemount Ernie All Ireland Junior Bull Champion Mohill 2012. His fullbrother Rosemount Derek, was the champion of the Premier Belgian BullOctober Sale 2011.

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Myles Mc Dermott, Tullow, Co. Carlow.

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Rosemount Eoin is a full brother of Rosemount Ernie, All Ireland Junior BullChampion. Rosemount Eoin is an extremely long, correct, active bull.

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Rosemount Elmo is a well muscled, correct, active bull. His damRosemount Brook is a full sister to Beef Expo Champion RosemountAshmore.

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Sheehills Empire is a son of the famous Heros. His dam All Ireland BreedingHeifer by Dafydd. Proven easy calving bloodline. Cows have been scannedin calf to this bull.

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Bluestar Elvis is a well muscled bull. This bull comes from easy calvingbloodlines and he has served cows.

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Knockmore Elmo is white bull by Tintin De My Son, he has served cows. Hehas good feet and legs.*

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Corrundulla Eamon Is a big bull with exceptional muscle and style and aneasy calving pedigree. Very active bull with cows scanned in calf. Topbloodlines, will breed powerful weanlings for the export and bull beefmarket.

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Knockmore Ernie is a white, big, tall, and long bull. He has served cows andis a very correct bull.

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Knockmore Eagle is blue and white in colour. He has served cows and is avery active bull.

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Stratford Ernie is an all white bull, son of Tin Tin De My who was the mostpopular AI Bull in Ireland for 10 years. Ernie has good feet and legs, muscleand power. He is suited for beef or dairy cows.

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Ballyconry Ethan is an all white bull with excellent mobility legs and feetwith great confirmation. He has been used on Dairy and suckler cows whichare in calf.

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Ross Etna is a very stylish black and white super mobile bull with muscledefinition to produce the export type weanling.

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Boston Echo is an excellent bull. He has great strength and depth andexcellent legs. Has served Heifers.

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Lakeview Eunan has cows bulled and scanned in calf.

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CommentsBoherard Express is a powerful black bull with great size length andmuscle. He has cows scanned in calf to him.

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Boston Elmo is very active bull. Has served Heifers.

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Benbulben Ed is by Empire D'Ochain and out of Rathylon Una.

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Bracklagh Enda is an Empire D'Ochain son with great muscle, legs andfeet. He has been semen tested.

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Boyneside Frank is a very long bull black and white,with good legs andfeet. And has cows served.

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Boyneside Fred is a black and white bull. Good on the feet and legs. Talland extremely well muscled bull.

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Boyneside Finbarr is a white bull by Heros. Dam Castlecuff Yolly was AllIreland Heifer Calf Champion at Tinahely Show 2006. He has served cows.

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Killenyarda Franz was the All Ireland Junior Bull calf at Tinahely 2011 andwent on to win again in Tullamore. His sire Daffydd is the sire of Giga thenumber one terminal/weanling bull on the ICBF active bull list. This blackand white bull will produce the weanling for the Italian market. This bull hascows in calf and is fertility tested.

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Benbulben Freddy Sire Empire DOchain. Dam Rathylon Utopia.

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Fionnuaire Freddie is a tall white bull, super muscle, long and athletic. Aboveaverage for height and weight at 20 months- height 145cms and 870kg. hasserved cows since July with 20 scanned in calf. Ideal bull for tall Dairy cowor big sucklers. Tested and free of BVD, Lepto and Brucelitosis and

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Gaggle Freddie is a well muscled bull and is mobile. He is a prize winner atnumerous summer shows. This bull is fertility tested.

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Claretuam Fionn has serviced and cows scanned in calf.

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Garracloonagh Fenerous, sired by As De Treffle, this bull is a half brother toBBQ in Dovea with SOY in his mother's pedigree. This bull should produceplenty of top grade calves for the export.

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Bracklagh Frank is a black and white bull. An Empire son with great power.He has been semen tested.

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Loughill Fir has heifers served and scanned in calf to him.

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Loughill Finn has heifers and cows served and scanned in calf to him.

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Garracloonagh Furbie was born naturally and he showed great vitality atbirth, he has oceans of muscle and had a very classy mother. I believe hewill be a very easy calving sire who will produce excellent calves for theexport market.

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Court Freddy is a strong active bull. He is very correct.

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Spotfield Frederick is a quality, stylish son of Empire D'Ochain with fantasticmuscling, correct in every way, he is active and has cows in calf.

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Cushina Fandango has cows scanned in calf and is mad for action.

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Evie is by Empire D'Ochain out if Woodview Alice. Evie was inseminated toHeros and Dartaghan on the 19/3/2012.

CommentsEmerald is by Empire D'Ochain out of Woodview Alice. She wasinseminated to Heros and Boherard Bullseye on the 23rd of April.

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Clonmucker Eve is a daughter of Empire and she is in calf to Heros. Timeup 24-12-12. She was serviced on the 24-3-12.

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Lismacken Elizabeth is functional correct heifer is by Empire. Her dam RathlyonBlanche (Female Champion, Roscrea 2009) bred the Reserved Champion Malein the last Premier sale (Rathlyon Dakota; March 2012). Elizabeth’s grand-damRathlyon Toffee was 2nd in All Ireland Calf Championship and had a brother inA.I. in Halliba (Ronaldo van Terbeck).Elizabeth surely has great breeding prospects and is open for flushing.

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Lismacken Emer is a blue & white daughter of Heros displays lots of sizeand muscle. Her dam showed well for us and is breeding consistently well.Emer is open for flushing.

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Woodview Fudgie is a show heifer from (Andrew Craig) Woodview Herd.Well known in Balmoral Show Ring.

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Corlea Fawn is by Harrison out of As de Treffle cow. She is a good strongbreeding heifer.

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Liscrona Frances is a fabulous heifer with great pedigree including BringleeSandy, Ridge Dean Another Bluey. This is a very growth and correct heiferand will make a great cow.

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Stonehill Feibie This stylish blue and white heifer has great pedigree onboth sides. She is showing great size and shape. She is cycling regularlyand is ready to flush or put in calf.

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Loughill Fifi is a tall well muscled black and white heifer. Is the most correctheifer you will see for sale this year, ideal for pedigree breeding or toproduce show stock.

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Sheehills Five –Star is the All Ireland Female calf Champion 2012. Winner ofnumerous prizes and championships throughout the year. Has excellentpotential for future showing and breeding.

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Clonmucker Flo is a daughter of Heros. She is a very stylish heifer.

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This heifer is a full sister to Corrandulla Finton the All Ireland Male calfTinahely 2012. Corrandulla Finton has won and been Champion at manyshow this year.

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This heifer is a full sister to Corrandulla Finton the All Ireland Male calfTinahely 2012. Corrandulla Finton has won and been Champion at manyshow this year.

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Ballinakill Glitzybits is a stylish young heifer with an outstanding out-crossedpedigree. Her dam Ballinakill Beauty bred the All Ireland Bull Calf 2011 andthe Reserve Breeding heifer 2012.

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Comments: This bull calf will be sold with his recipient dam IE141762470525

Lot 77 Bushfields George

ID: IE221205561129 Breed: Belgian Blue

Sex: Male DOB: 9/9/2012

SIRE: HEROS DU PEROY (S598)SIRE OF SIRE: DAVIDSON DE L’ECLUSEDAM OF SIRE: BRILLANTE DU PEROY

DAM: BUSHFIELD DANIELLE SIRE OF DAM: EMPIRE D’OCHAIN DAM OF DAM: COURT WINTER

BREEDER: John Comerford, Bushfield, Borris in Ossory, Co Laois.

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Lot 78 RECIPIENT TAG: IE251049420255

BREEDING OF EMBRYO (This recipient will be calved before the sale)

SIRE 1SIRE: HEROS DU PEROY (S598)SIRE OF SIRE: DAVIDSON DE L’ECLUSEDAM OF SIRE: BRILLANTE DU PEROY

DAM: KEELTOWN UNA SIRE OF DAM: AS DE TREFLE DU VANOVA (ADV) DAM OF DAM: KILLEFEA RUTH.

OWNER: Thomas Connors, Derrylough, Kenagh, Co Longford.

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Comments: Lotto is a very correct bull with size, power and muscle on his side. Hayfield Edel isout of Rathlyon U Beauty a very successful dam in her own right and has bred manya show champion.

Lot 79 RECIPIENT TAG: IE 221074310671

BREEDING OF EMBRYO

SIRE 1SIRE: LOTTO VD VLOEIKENSHOEVE (S964)SIRE OF SIRE: DAVIDSON DE L’ECLUSE DAM OF SIRE: EXTACY VD VLOEIKENSHOEVE

DAM: HAYFIELD EDEL SIRE OF DAM: EMPIRE D’OCHAIN DAM OF DAM: RATHLYON U-BEAUTY.

OWNER: James Walsh, Moate, Ballinakill, Co Laois.

Comments: Lotto is a very correct bull with size, power and muscle on his side. Hayfield Edel isout of Rathlyon U Beauty a very successful dam in her own right and has bred manya show champion.

Lot 80 RECIPIENT TAG: IE 221074380678

BREEDING OF EMBRYO

SIRE 1SIRE: LOTTO VD VLOEIKENSHOEVE (S964)SIRE OF SIRE: DAVIDSON DE L’ECLUSE DAM OF SIRE: EXTACY VD VLOEIKENSHOEVE

DAM: HAYFIELD EDEL SIRE OF DAM: EMPIRE D’OCHAIN DAM OF DAM: RATHLYON U-BEAUTY

AI DATE: 20/2/2012TRANSFER DATE:27/2/2012

OWNER: James Walsh, Moate, Ballinakill, Co Laois.

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Comments: This heifer carries a bull calf out of Rathlyon Blanche x Joker du Pont Herbais or Maserati.A full brother to this pregnancy was Reserve Male Champion in Roscrea (RathlyonDakota; March 2012) and sold for € 5000.00. She is due to calve early January, 2013.

Lot 81 RECIPIENT TAG: IE 131826620746

BREEDING OF EMBRYO SIRE 1SIRE: JOKER DU PONT D’HERBAISSIRE OF SIRE: TORRERO DU GRAND COUNTRY DAM OF SIRE: HARMONIEUSE DU PONT D’HERBAIS

SIRE 2SIRE: MASERATI VAN DE VLOEIKENSHOEVESIRE OF SIRE: BIJOUTIER ET DE ROUPAGE DAM OF SIRE: EXTACY VD VLOEIKENSHOEVE

DAM: RATHLYON BLANCHESIRE OF DAM: TAMHORN SUMO (TZM) DAM OF DAM: RATHLYON TOFFEE

AI DATE: 28/03/2012 TRANSFER DATE: 4/4/2012

OWNER: Joe Bourke, Lismackin, Roscrea, Co Tipperary.

Comments: This heifer carries a bull calf out of Rathlyon Blanche x Joker du Pont Herbais orMaserati. A full brother to this pregnancy was Reserve Male Champion in Roscrea(Rathlyon Dakota; March 2012) and sold for € 5000.00. She is due to calve earlyJanuary, 2013.

Lot 82 RECIPIENT TAG: IE 331826680727

BREEDING OF EMBRYO SIRE 1SIRE: JOKER DU PONT D’HERBAISSIRE OF SIRE: TORRERO DU GRAND COUNTRY DAM OF SIRE: HARMONIEUSE DU PONT D’HERBAIS

SIRE 2SIRE: MASERATI VAN DE VLOEIKENSHOEVESIRE OF SIRE: BIJOUTIER ET DE ROUPAGE DAM OF SIRE: EXTACY VD VLOEIKENSHOEVE

DAM: RATHLYON BLANCHESIRE OF DAM: TAMHORN SUMO (TZM) DAM OF DAM: RATHLYON TOFFEE

AI DATE: 28/03/2012 TRANSFER DATE: 4/4/2012

OWNER: Joe Bourke, Lismackin, Roscrea, Co Tipperary.

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Comments: Darina’s first calf was Reserve All Ireland Heifer Calf at Tinahely 2012.

Lot 83 RECIPIENT TAG: IE 211417692774

BREEDING OF EMBRYO SIRE 1SIRE: EMPIRE D’OCHAIN (EZN)SIRE OF SIRE: IMPLANT 8315 BEAUFFAUXDAM OF SIRE: BALISE D OCHAIN

SIRE 2SIRE: HEROS DU PEROY (S598)SIRE OF SIRE: DAVIDSON DE L’ECLUSEDAM OF SIRE: BRILLANTE DU PEROY

DAM: ANNANWATER DARINA SIRE OF DAM: CAJOLEUR DE RETTIGNY DAM OF DAM: ANNAWATER VENICE

AI DATE: 28/03/2012 TRANSFER DATE: 4/6/2012

OWNER: David Pearson, Ballacolla, Co Laois.

Secretary: Mary Duggan

The Belgian Blue Cattle Society

Farney, Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Tel/Fax: 0504 43870

Email: belgianblue@eircom.net

Web: www.ibbcs.com

Heatherview Don (HDX)

Imperial (S905)

· Super calves recently bornfrom this bull

· Average calving difficulty· Breeding both shape andpower

· Super specimen of the breed

· Progeny in Ireland are veryimpressive

· Transmitting length, shapeand size into his progeny

· Probably the best all-roundbull seen by many in Belgiumfor a while

• Top seller in both Irelandand Belgium

Call us today for our 2012 beefcatalogue to see for yourself

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