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IRISH HEREFORDBREED JOURNAL

2014

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Appelbe, J & F Carrigroe & Apple.............................................................108

Branagan, Willie, Clonleam.........................................................................28

Brennan, G. & T., Balleen .........................................................................134

Bull Fertility, Brendan Condren ..................................................................53

Carroll, David, Mary & Dáithí, Udel ..........................................................62

Canty, J & J, Portanob....................................................................................7

Collins, John & Marian, Turlough Bovine Genetics ..................................154

Deverell, Joe & Ivor, Ballyaville...................................................................79

Dovea Genetics, Thurles ..............................................172/Inside Back Cover

Dudley, Trevor and Edward, Kilsunny, Thurles ...........................................44

Eurogene ....................................................................................................99

Farm Wardrobe .................................................................................170/171

Farrell, Michael & Gráinne, Castledaly......................................................118

Farrell, J.J. & C., Trillick...............................................................................98

Farrell, Padraig & Sons, Cavehill ................................................................66

Fitzgerald, Tom & Anslem, Grianan ...........................................................75

Flynn, Anne, Cloonart .................................................................................15

Flynn, Cathal & Eamon, Rossmore Herefords ............................................160

Geelan, Coote, Baltymore ...........................................................................96

Glenslieve Hereford ...................................................................................45

Graham, James, Richmond Poll Herefords UK ...........................................11

Heatrick, Samuel & Nigel, Glaslough ........................................................103

Herefordbreeder.net ...................................................................................25

Humphreys, Eric, Dernaroy .......................................................................124

Holloway, John, Gageboro ..........................................................................32

Irish Hereford Prime ....................................................................................70

Irish Farmers Journal ......................................................................Back Cover

Jacob, Glenn, Dunsinane .........................................................................163

Johnston JW, Air Hill Herefords ................................................................160

Kingston, Gus & Elizabeth, Ballymartin .....................................................159

Kingston, John & Marie, Kingsgrove ..........................................................107

Ledwith, Val, Rathregan ............................................................................145

Lehane, Daniel & Karen, Kilronan ..............................................................64

Lynch, Hugh & Philip, Kilgolagh & Carrick ..............................................119

Molloy, Michael, Moyclare .........................................................................90

Munster Hereford Branch ..........................................................................110

Murphy, Martin , Toureenbrien ..................................................................56

McGrath, Padraig & Catherine, Kye ..........................................................129

McKiernan, Eamon & John, Knockmountagh.............................................137

McKiernan, Sean, Corlismore ......................................................................23

Neenan, John, Tullaha ..............................................................................163

North Leinster Branch................................................................................125

O’Connor Family, Clouncagh....................................................................142

O’Keeffe, Michael & Brian, Gurteragh & Newstar ....................................113

O’Sullivan, Timmie & Sheila, Aliehs .............................................................5

Parr, Henry & Mervyn, Tourtane ..............................................................136

Philpott, Liam & Pounds, Anne, Allowdale ................................................83

Slaney Foods ..............................................................................................54

Smyth, Philip, Ardmulchan .......................................................................167

South Leinster Branch ...............................................................................131

Weatherbys Ireland .......................................................................................2

West Cork Hereford Club ..........................................................................120

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IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014

SECRETARY’S REVIEWLarry Feeney

The year 2013 has been an extraordinary one not alone dueto the unusual weather pattern but also because of theincreased interest in the Hereford breed.

One of the most difficult winters on record was followed byan extremely late spring. The problems were exacerbated bythe very poor quality of fodder on most farms due to the wetsummer of 2012. Herefords were seen to maintaincondition on much of this poor quality feed anddemonstrated that the same quantities of meal necessary tomaintain other breeds were not required. Neverthelessadditional costs in production were experienced withscarcity a factor, leading to a situation where hay and strawwere even in late April had to be imported from the UK andFrance. Such a situation had never before occurred in livingmemory.

Some nervousness ahead of the early bull sales was quicklydissipated as the Premier Show and Sale at Tullamoreproved a winner. The pace and demand at the venue set thescene for sales to follow and with the change in weather themarket quickly settled down.

Concerns arising in the meat business raised issues oftraceability which highlighted the value of the Herefordmeat brands with had a higher level of visibility, traceabilityand an identifiable source. Beef prices reached levels notseen previously but sadly as we go to the press these priceshave reverted to where they were prior to the alert.Thankfully for the Hereford branded products the marketsbuilt up in recent years continue to have the support of theconsumer.

For many years Hereford breeders and enthusiasts havetalked about the quality, flavour, texture and taste ofHereford beef. It has been a long a laborious task buildingthe brand. It has taken much time and effort not to sayfinancial investment by the Society and others to achieve thecurrent level of success and growing market.

Currently at least four major meat plants pay a premium forHereford cross carcasses that meet the spec required for thevarious Hereford beef brands available to top chefs,restaurants, two major supermarket chains across Irelandand the Carrefour chain in Italy. If you are travelling acrossEurope this year you are likely to find Irish Hereford beefhas arrived before you. The Hereford brands are wellpackaged of extremely high quality and provide a deliciouseating experience. Given that the fast expanding demandfrom consumers is well deserved.

Consumer resistance to bull beef and changes insupermarket packaging has this spring in particular putsevere pressure on producers of bull beef. This is anenterprise that has gown enormously in Ireland in recentyears but has now reached its zenith. Carcass size, age ofanimal and adequate fat levels has become issues. The useof a Hereford bull by producers particularly withincontinental breed cow herds has the capability to fix somethe problems being experienced. Some producers longaccustomed to using continental bulls have yet to look atand appreciate the great genetic strides the Hereford has

made over the past fifteen totwenty years.

Given a little time to overcomemany years of claims thatcarcass shape is an indicationof beef quality rather thanconsumer preference foreating quality producers whohave not considered Herefordpreviously will check out thebreed and I have no doubt willbe impressed.

The Irish AgriculturalResearch organisationTeagasc in researching the production of Hereford crossbeef from the dairy herd at their research unit at JohnstownCastle, in Co Wexford have been extremely positive. Teagaschave demonstrated that up to €2,029 per hectare grossmargin is achievable in the low input high input systemdevised at Johnstown. This is extremely good news to dairyfarmers producing Hereford cross calves which sell at anappreciable premium and to beef producers purchasingthose calves and later supplying beef at eighteen to twentyfour months of age for the Hereford beef schemes.

During the past year the Society has embraced the genomictesting program at ICBF. This has involved considerablecost for both breeders and the Society apart from the initialbenefit of all registered bull calves being sire verified thelong term benefits are expected to lead to faster genetic gainwithin the breed. This project will continue in 2014 and thesupport of breeders is much appreciated. It is in theinterests of all breeders and the Irish beef industry that thebetter genetic lines male and female are indentified so thatthe Hereford breed can maintain its position as a leadingplayer in the Irish beef industry.

Society members have played their part in the current BVDeradication program and are to be commended in doing so.Irish farmers have unbelievably expended €9,000,000 onthe program in 2013 without a shred of recognition orthanks from those driving the animal health initiative.

The Society will very shortly release a promotional DVD thathas now been in production longer than intended but will beavailable to promote the breed into the future. In addition itis intended to update the Society’s website and onlinepresence to provide information to a growing number ofindividuals from at home and abroad becoming interested inthe breed.

It is important that breeders continue to take their animalsto the summer shows and continue to exhibit the breed anddemonstrate its value and relevance in the modern Irishbeef industry.

Demand for the breed through AI has grown significantlyover the past year and with purchases of new Irish bulls forAI by both Dovea and Eurogene breeders and commercialproducers will have greater choice in 2014.

The commitment and dedication of breeders in thepromotion of the breed is much appreciated and yourcontinued support in 2014 will grow the breed.


ContentsSecretary’s Review..................................................................................1Society President ....................................................................................3Chairman’s Message ...............................................................................4Branch Officers ......................................................................................5Hall of Fame 2013..................................................................................6Obituaries ..............................................................................................8Around the Sales ..................................................................................12Hereford Calf Promotion ......................................................................29Kanturk Demo 2013 .............................................................................30Beef Progeny Testing in Ireland .............................................................33G€N€ Ireland Bull Breeder of the Week ...............................................45Glenslieve Hereford .............................................................................46Cavan/Monaghan Hereford Cattle Producers win Foyle Valley CarcaseCompetion once again .........................................................................47National Ploughing Championship Photos ...........................................48Slaney Foods .......................................................................................50John Shirley - “I’ve no beef with quality of Irish Steak” ........................52Linden Foods expands livestock programme in Hereford Beef ..............55€2,029 GM/ha possible with Hereford cross ........................................57Hereford RDS Champion of Champions ...............................................63Future of Herefords Assured ................................................................64Benefit of Genomics in Beef Cattle .......................................................65Hereford Prime News ...........................................................................68Around the Shows................................................................................71Tullamore Show....................................................................................71Nenagh Show.......................................................................................84Trim Show ............................................................................................91Arvagh & Virginia Shows ....................................................................102Connaught Branch IHBS.....................................................................104Mohill & Elphin Shows .......................................................................104

Strokestown Show .............................................................................106Munster Branch Field Evening ............................................................109Munster Branch Hereford Tour 2013...................................................111Munster Branch AGM & News ...........................................................114Thurles, Charleville, Clonmel, Cappamore & Limerick Shows ............115Newmarket & District Show ..............................................................116Kanturk Commercial Cattle Show .......................................................119West Cork Show Photos .....................................................................121West Cork Club Review 2013.............................................................122North Leinster Branch IHBS................................................................123Longford & Moate Show.....................................................................126Mullingar Show..................................................................................127Ossory Show .....................................................................................128South Leinster Branch - Balleen Meeting ...........................................130South Leinster Branch Review ............................................................132Tinahely Show ...................................................................................133Iverk Show ........................................................................................135Tullow Show ......................................................................................136Country Reports.................................................................................138Northern Ireland ................................................................................138U.K. ...................................................................................................143Germany ...........................................................................................155New Zealand .....................................................................................156Uruguay .............................................................................................157Sweden .............................................................................................161Denmark ...........................................................................................162Australia ............................................................................................164U.S. ...................................................................................................166Canada ..............................................................................................16814th European Hereford Conference Switzerland 2014 ......................169


KERRYMAN LEADSHEREFORD SOCIETY

The new President of the Irish Hereford Breed Society isKerryman, Mr Timmy O’Sullivan, Ahane Cross,Brosna, Tralee.

A member of the Society’s Council and of its BreedImprovement Committee Timmy is a past Chairman andactive member of the Munster Branch of the Society.

Timmy and his wife Shelia established the Aliehs herd in1995 with the purchase of three cows and their threeheifer calves at foot from the Bawnafinny herd owned bythe Cunningham Family at Blarney.

The pedigree herd of approx fifteen breeding females isgenerally bred to AI however currently a homebred sonof Churchill Storm is being used to good effect. Fourteenyear old Aliehs Pride the oldest cow currently in the herdis due her 11th calf on October 30th. Her progeny haveperformed consistently in the showring since 2006 whenTimmy first began to exhibit Herefords.

As an active member of the Munster branch Timmyorganised and participated in all branch activities andhas visited shows across Ireland the UK and Canada. Heis convinced that Irish Herefords are of high enoughstandard to compete with any he has seen on his travels.He is also convinced of the benefits of attending branchactivities as a means of education and widening thehorizons of new entrants to the breed as well as long timebreeders.

As President he looks forward to his term in office andhopes driven by the enthusiasm of his grandchildren tofoster greater participation by young and old in showing,grooming and judging workshops at regional branchlevel.

Timmy believes the Hereford breed is going fromstrength to strength due to its longevity, ease of calving,fertility, docility and early finishing ability. The HerefordFriesian cross he believes is an outstanding suckler damwith excellent milking ability capable of producingprogeny of an ideal carcase size sought after by butchersand the Hereford beef schemes through Hereford Primevia ABP, Kepak and “Deluxe “ Hereford at Lidl via SlaneyFoods and Glenslieve Hereford via Foyle Meats.

The new President wishes to see the breed exhibited atas many shows as possible and is appreciative of theefforts made by exhibitors to raise the profile of thebreed. He would be delighted to see the furtherdevelopment of a comprehensive herd health program inthe near future.

The O’Sullivan’s did initially breed Limousin, Simmentaland Angus as well as Herefords. In 2010 however thedecision was made to hitch their wagon to a star and staywith Herefords only. This is a decision that has paiddividends ever since.

Timmy is very honoured to have been selected Presidentof the Society and wishes all Hereford breeders successwith their breeding program.

Mr Ivor Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co Offaly of thewell-known “Ballyaville Herd” is the current VicePresident of the Society.

Society

President

2013/2014


Last year in the Breed Journal Ilooked forward to a good sale seasonfor Hereford stock in the spring.Confidence in the approachingseason was justified with increasedaverages at bull sales and a strongon-farm demand. This strongdemand continued through theautumn and now, as another springseason approaches, we can expectcontinued strong interest.

Commercial factors such as therequirement for lower carcassweights, the expense of high mealfeeding and the quality of Herefordbeef are giving the breed a steadilyincreasing profile.

Hereford beef continues to expandits retail presence. As well as thevery successful LIDL/Slaney Meatsscheme, Irish Hereford Prime hasnow expanded into the Supervaluchain. The increasing demand forHereford beef ultimately drivesdemand for pedigree stock and we,as Hereford breeders, must supplythe market with the best possiblestock.

The use of more Hereford semen ondairy cows and more Hereford bullson dairy herds after enough femaleshave been secured with sexed semenis becoming a reality. The calfpromotions which have run for thelast two years in marts handlinglarge numbers of calves have provensuccessful and are more importantthan ever to reach the primary calfproducer. Many members give theirtime to this worthwhile project anddeserve the thanks of all breeders.

As the end of the current project ondairy x Hereford calf rearingapproaches, a new project isenvisaged. Dr. Padraig French ofTeagasc has proposed an initiativeentitled “Generating Superior BeefGenetics for the Dairy Herd”. It willconcentrate on identifying superiorHereford and Angus bulls for use inthe Dairy Herd. International aswell as Irish bulls are required andsemen for use in this project is beingidentified.

It is particularly gratifying to see thatAI Stations are now actively sourcingbulls as well as ICBF taking threebulls for their GENE IrelandProgram.

An increasing number of Sucklerfarmers are now using Herefordsbecause the commercial realitiesmentioned above are causing arethink of production systems.

May all Hereford breeders be wellrewarded in the coming year.

Chairman’s Message

COUNCIL MEMBERS 2013 - IRISH HEREFORD BREED SOCIETY LTD.Branagan, Mr. William, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. 087-2338053Deverell, Mr. Ivor, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly 087-9312628Geelan, Mr. Coote, Cloonagheer, Dromod, Co. Leitrim. 086-8249810Humphreys, Mr. Eric, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan. 086-3374652Jacob, Mr. Glenn, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Hon.) 087-6786895McCarthy, Mr. Pat, Parkana, Ballymore, Bandon, Co. Cork. 086-8047701Molloy, Mr. Michael, The Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly 086-8168924Murphy, Mr. Martin, Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipp. 086-1072847Neenan, Mr. John, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick 086-8788762O’Sullivan, Mr. Timmie, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry 087-2250210Philpott, Mr. Liam, Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co. Cork 087-6136750

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William Branagan,Chairman.

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South leinster Branch(Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare,Dublin)Chairman: Mervyn Parr Phone: 087-6636665Secretary: John JohnstonPhone: 086-2326151

North leinster Branch(Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly)Chairman: Anselm FitzgeraldPhone: 087-6623403Secretary: Joe DeverellPhone: 087/2702271

west cork club (west cork)Chairman: John WhitePhone: 087 6789712Secretary: Paddy HickeyPhone: 086 8779639

connaught Branch(Mayo, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon)Chairman: Padraig McGrathPhone: 087/2693201Secretary: Anne FlynnPhone: 071-9658930

Munster Branch(Clare, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford.)Chairman: Martin Murphy Phone: 086-10728847Secretary: Cathriona MurphyPhone: 086-0616806

cavan Monaghan Branch(Cavan, Monaghan)Chairman: Nigel HeatrickPhone: 087-9969640Secretary: Cathal Flynn Phone: 087-2052773

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ALIEHS HEREFORDSBrosna, Co. Kerry - Estd. 1994

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Hall of

Fame

Award

2013

Mr. Tom Fitzgerald

Tom Fitzgerald and his association withHereford cattle goes back to 1954 when theGrianan herd was established with the purchaseof a young heifer, June Rose from the Powerfamily in Banagher. Her first calf, a bull GriananValentine, was a first prize winner at the RDS in1957, and sold to Ballyclough AI Station at380gns. This was the start of many years ofsuccessful breeding.

During the early years the herd remained small butachieved much success at shows and sales. This wasthrough selecting only the best females for breeding andusing the best sires available at the time. This continuestoday with the herd size at 20 and the main emphasis ison the cow families, where functional cows that calf everyyear and rear their calf is of the upmost importance. Thevery best sires from Ireland, UK, Canada and Australiaare used to ensure that the herd continues to makeprogress in producing attractive cattle for thecommercial producers.

Tom served two terms on Hereford council, served onthe Show & Sales committee and was President in 1994.He continues to be an active member of the NorthLeinster branch

A well respected stockman, Tom has judged all over

Ireland and had the honour of judging the Herefordclasses at the RDS Spring Show in 1989.

The herd has experienced many successes, winningNational titles, Society show & sales and has exportedcattle to the UK. The herd has also provided cattle fordisplay at the Society’s exhibition at the NationalPloughing Championship.

However it is the performance of Grianan cattle in theirnew homes that Tom measures the herd’s true success.In the recent years this has been exemplified byGrianan Emperor, herd sire at Churchill where he siredthe National Champion in 2009 and GriananFirecracker, purchased by the Corlismore herd, where hehad an impressive show career being National SupremeHereford Champion and twice RDS Champion ofChampions in 2008 and again in 2011. More importantlyin 2011 he sired the Reserve National Female Championand National Heifer Calf Champion.

Tom’s passion for the Hereford breed is as strong as everand with the help of his family he continues to be thedriving force behind the Grianan herd.

Pictured above: Niamh Lynch, Fresh Food Director, TescoIreland presenting the Award to Tom Fitzgerald.

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Augustus “Gus” Kingston (1931 – 2013)Glencairn, Lismore, Co Waterford.

An Appreciation

With the death ofAgustus “Gus”Kingston the IrishHereford Society haslost one of its mostprominent membersand ardent support-ers.A member of theSociety’s Councilfrom 1979 to 1997 heserved as Presidentin 1986/87, duringwhich time he hadthe onerous task ofofficiating at an AGMand at two Special

General Meetings one of which had an attendance of 385members the largest ever such Society Meeting. HisChairmanship and negotiating skills were honed toperfection ensuring a very satisfactory outcome to theevents of the time.The first calf registered under the “Ballymartin” prefixwas a bull “Rambler” in 1949 out of Hoddersfield Cynthiapurchased from the late Billy Nicholson, Crosshaven, CoCork, with whose son Rex, Gus later served with on theIrish Hereford Council.Gus developed the herd into one of the largest Herefordherds in the country with the astute selection of prolificfemales and the best herd sires available. Himself a manof sartorial elegance he did not set major emphasis onsuch style and appearance in cattle. He believed themost essential requirements of a bull purchaser to besoundness, good serving capacity, ease of calving andfunctionality. His legion of repeat customers is testimonyto the success of this philosophy.A recognized judge of the breed he was part of an IrishHereford Society delegation to Canada when the bullStandard Lad 93J, a bull which had a major influence forgood on the breed was selected for semen importation.As judge at the National Hereford Show in Strokestownwhile President, in the cow class by passed a wellpresented, oft selected prize winner for a good workingcow with a decent calf at foot. When challenged later bythe disappointed exhibitor his only question was “whatage is her last calf?”His legacy as a breeder lives on in the Ballymartin herd,which is now managed with similar integrity andenthusiasm by his daughter Elizabeth.

Many of those in attendance at the funeral service at St.Cartage’s Cathedral, Lismore later exchanged many longand indeed some very humorous anecdotes on the longand eventful life of one of the Hereford breed’s greatcharacters. To his wife Avril son George daughters Elizabeth,Rosemary and their families we offer sincere sympathyat this sad time.The Kingston Family wish to extend sincere ‘thank you’to all those who attended the funeral services and wereso supportive during Gus’ final illness.

L.F.

John A. MaloneIt was with shock and surprise that Hereford breeders andindeed members of the wider cattle breeding communitylearned of the sudden and unexpected death of John AMalone, Woodbrook House, Carrick-on-Shannon, CoRoscommon.A larger than life character John was a long time memberof his local Connaught Branch of IHBS. In addition hewas a stalwart member of the Midland and WesternLivestock Improvement Society at Carrick-on-Shannon.In this capacity he was a great source of support to hiswife Mae who gave long and dedicated service to theorganisation as it’s secretary for many years prior to herretirement from the post. While often critical of thePerformance Test Centre at Tully John was a supporterand put a number of bulls from his St Lassir herd throughits program.A regular attender at the Society’s Annual GeneralMeeting John was very forthright in his views, called aspade a spade and did not suffer fools gladly. Despite thishe had a heart of gold and will be sadly missed by his wifeMae, his sister Pauline and all who knew him. R.I.P.

L.F.

Obituaries

John and Mae Malone


Peter O’NeillIt was with sadness we learned of thedeath of Peter O’Neill, Drumcauskeen,Cloone, Co. Leitrim.Peter was a very quiet and inoffensiveman who with his brother James ranthe select Drumcauskeen herd of sixcows and followers. Each sire waschosen carefully from the best availablefrom the local Sligo AI Centre or fromthe Society’s Breed ImprovementScheme.It was no surprise therefore that cattlefrom the herd regularly appearedamongst the prize-winners at localshows such as Mohill or Cloone oramongst the prizewinners and topprices at Society’s Sales at Roscommonor Granard.Peter passed away peacefully as helived in late spring following a shortillness. He is survived by his brothers James and Francisand also his sisters Mae, Anna, Evelyn, Josephine and

Kitty to whom we offer sincere sympathy.L.F.

James and Peter O’Neill with Drumcauskeen Karen and Bess (2,700) at StrokestownShow.

Dermot CahillLeugh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Shock and disbeliefgreeted the sadtidings circulatingamongst the cattlebreeding fraternity asthey gathered onSeptember 23rd lastfor the final day’spreparation at theNPC site that DermotCahill retiredmanager of Dovea AICentre had suddenlypassed away.Just ten dayspreviously many

including myself had spoken with him at GurteenAgricultural College where he had been invited as allbreeds cattle judge for the commercial Cattle ExhibitorsSociety event at the venue. He was hale and hearty asalways and there was no indication at that juncture thathis life would be cut short and so soon.He was an ordinary individual who was in many waysextraordinary. A raconteur skilled in the art ofconversation and story telling his interest were wide andvaried. His conversation was very often interspersed withLatin phrases gleaned from his classical education hisknowledge of cattle breeding and pedigrees was nulli

secundus (second to none).Retirement he found difficult taking several years to weanhimself off from his much loved Dovea, its historic Trantfamily residence and history in which he took such pride.He took up gardening and a horticulture course at theBotanic Gardens, no surprise given his establishment ofthe excellent arboretum at Dovea which gave him muchenjoyment.This activity together with his regular forays by train to bewith his beloved grandchildren filled his days tooverflowing.He was a great personal friend, mentor and sometimesfather figure who cold always provide apt, considered andshrewd advice whatever the topic or burning question ofthe day.Fortiter in re, suaviter in modo (resolute in action, gentlein manner) his contribution to Irish cattle breeding isimmeasurable and remains a lasting legacy to the nation.To his wife Eileen, sons Donal, Connor and Dermot,daughters Cathroina and Mary we extend our deepestsympathy.Overleaf we reprint the citation given by the Society at thetime of his retirement in recognition of his vastcontribution to the Hereford breed and Irish Cattlebreeding.

L.F.


Around the

Sales . . . . .

Massive surge in demand for HerefordBulls at Tullamore(Dairy farmer purchases top price bull at€7,100)A packed ringside at GVM Tullamore saw purchasers fromWest Cork to Tyrone and Donegal to Wexford pay newlevels of prices for the Hereford bulls exhibited at theSociety’s first spring show & sale of the season.The top price of €7,100 was paid by Co Tyrone dairy farmerDuncan Crawford, Omagh, Co Tyrone following spiritedbidding in a ringside silent but for the steady bidding aspurchaser and under-bidder tried to secure the ReserveChampion Trillick Governor. Exhibited by JJ Farrell,Trillick a Temple, Longford he is by his stock bull SteilGerard a Churchill Storm son that is breeding consistentlywell. No stranger to the showring the top honours and priceat the Society’s premier sale had eluded Mr Farrell up tonow. His first prize-winner Trillick Miller also by the herdsire Steil Gerard sold to Maurice Daly, Rockchapel, Co Corkat €4,100 giving a herd total of €11,200 or an average of€5,600 for the herd siblings.The Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Sundance ET was exhibitedby Co Kerry breeder Matthew Goulding. Out of his topprizewinning cow Dorepoll 1 R 51 Dutchess 525 and siredby Scottish sire Romany 1 Captain. This 18 month old bullsold to Paul Roohan, Beleek, Co Fermanagh at €4,000.Knockmountagh Duke bred and exhibited by Eamon &John McKiernan was sired by Corlismore Pompeii out of aChurchill Storm daughter Knockmountagh Aoife and soldto prominent Cork breeder Tom Roycroft, Dunmanway at€4,600.T & A Fitzgerald exhibited twin bulls Grianan Lion King ETand Grianan Lion Heart ET. Sired by Bowmont Storm A583out of Grianan Dominique a top class breeder they sold at€3,800 for Lion King to Aidan Carroll, Kinnity, Birr andLion Heart at €3,100 to Paul Roohan, Beleek, CoFermanagh who also purchased the Champion.

Michael Farrell’s Castledaly HP a son of Castledaly Gearoidhimself a son to Bowmont Storm A584 and out of CastledalyMillie an SJS Dom Lad 10P daughter sold to Karl Longe,Derrymore, Killucan, Co Westmeath at €3,700.The hammer dropped at €3,550 for Carrick Bruno fromPhilip Lynch, Carrick, Finea via Mullingar selling to DerekSnell, Mountpallas, Mountnugent, Co Cavan. By BalleenFrost he is out of Bally-dowel Fliper a Glaslough Esquiredaughter bred by Joe Maher, Freshford.With an overall sale average of €3,411 up over €600 on thesame venue in 2012 and a clearance of 71% the Society waswell satisfied with the outcome.There is no doubt that continuing strong demand for qualityHereford cross cattle for slaughter through the branded beefschemes, the price advantage for Hereford cross calves andrequirement for Hereford cross suckler replacements ishaving a major influence on demand.

Tullamore - March 2013

Top price €7,100, Reserve Champion Trillick Governor, SocietyPresident Glenn Jacob, Clare Farrell, JJ Farrell and show judge

Michael Fox, Tullamore.

Hereford demand continues at Bandon

Demand for Hereford bulls at Bandon was very steady witha top price of €2500 twice and a very satisfactory averageof 2065 with a 74% clearance.The day’s top price of 2500 was paid for the ChampionFuraleigh Ginger 803 by AI Sire Ardlahan Ginger, bred bythe well known Ted O’Sullivan, Bartlemy, Fermoy; his damis Furaleigh Lass 674 by Trillick Best.From the same stable Furaleigh Ginger 789 by the same Sireequalled the 2500 of his herd sibling. His dam is FuraleighLass 678 by Furaleigh Best.Relative newcomer to the breed John Cronin ofMourneabbey, Mallow bred and exhibited Clyde Storm byBowmont Storm A584 out of Allowdale Petal, an ErvieClassic daughter selling at 2450.Oakland Albert 2nd again by Bowmont Storm A584 sold at2350. From the herd of John Lucey, Kilnamartyra,Macroom he is out of Oakland Mona by Clonmoney Nelson.Graham Roycroft, Granard, Lyre, Clonakilty received 2300for his bull Garraneishal Pascal by Kilsunny Conrad out ofa Lisnalta Generator daughter.

Killaclug Whisperer from John McDonnell, Carrigaphooka,Macroom and Castlerichard Buster 18th exhibited byPatrick O’Donoghue, Conna, Mallow sold at 2100 each.Given the disastrous late spring countrywide and given thatthe Bandon area is normally well known for its early grassthis result was very satisfactory. Ground temperatures areat their lowest recorded for the time of year and fodder isbecoming increasingly scarce putting tremendous pressureon farmers and resources.


Trillick Miller €4,100 with Clare Farrell and JJ Farrell. Judging in progress Tullamore March 2013

Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Sundance ET sold at €4,000 withMatthew Goulding.

1st prize winnerGrianan Lion King ET sold at €3,800 withAnselm Fitzgerald.

Bandon

Champion Furaleigh Ginger 803


CALF PRICE AND SLAUGHTERDEMAND FOR HERFORD CROSSDRIVES DEMAND AT NENAGH BULLSALE

The Hereford Society was well pleased with the continuedstrong demand at its Nenagh bull sale. Hereford calf pricesand strong competition among processors to meet demandfor the various Hereford beef premium schemes are seen asstrong drivers of the bull trade. Current demand forHereford bulls is such that eight bulls catalogued for theSociety sale were already sold prior to the event. Local breeders dominated the event with the championshipbeing awarded to Robert Powell, Toomevara and theReserve Championship and top price of 3,450 going to nearneighbour Rory Farrell also of Toomevara. The Champion Blean Dex son of Glaslough Esquire (GSQ)out of Blean Veronica by Bawngarriff Ruskin was exhibitedby Robert Powell, Blean, Toomevara no stranger toChampionship honours in Tipperary or Limerick. Thisfourteen month old bull with a projected 2.9% calving figuresold at 3,000 to John Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath, Co.Meath.The days top price was reached when the hammer droppedat 3,450 for Ballinveney Master exhibited by Rory Farrelland Sons, Ballinveney, Toomevara. This Banemore PompeiiT036 son is out of Ballinveney Fancy a Churchill Stormdaughter and was purchased by Patrick Campion, Graigue,Drom, Templemore. First prizewinner Gurteragh Liberator a regular on the showcircuit in 2012 was exhibited by Newmarket, Co. Corkbreeder Michael O’Keeffe. By his homebred sire GurteraghGladiator and out of Quinnsboro Rose 2nd by TibraddenAdama he sold at 3,000 to John Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co.Limerick. Kanturk breeders Liam Philpott and Anne Pounds werepleased with the 2,800 achieved for their well grownAllowdale Pigalle Wonder. A Bowmont Storm A584 son outof imported dam Border Pansy D19 a Border General V28daughter he was purchased by dairy farmer Barney

O’Sullivan, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. Joe O’Connor, Riverview, Sharavogue, Birr had a successfulday out selling his Boveen Kevin and Boveen Kendal bothby herd sire Corran Hill Classic at 2,800 and 2,600.Purchasers were Thomas O’Brien, Ogonnolloe, Scarriff, Co.Clare and Philip Madden, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix. Beaghmore Pompeii T036 son Ocean Dandy sold at 2,700to Michael McKeogh, Killaloe. Bred and exhibited byKiernan Harty, Ballylongane, Ballyheigue he is out of OceanFlora 7th a Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) daughter. John Canty, Kildalkey, Trim, Co. Meath exhibited two bullsat the sale both sons of Sollpoll 1 Dynamite. Port 1 Dynamitewas purchased by Dan McNamara, Kilkishen, Co. Clare at2,600 while Port 1 Jumbo went to Leslie Wakefield,Aughrim, Ballinasloe also at 2,600. With both Hereford Heifer and bull calves selling at verystrong prices despite the current pressure on farmers forboth feed and space it is noticeable that more and more bullpurchasers are turning to Hereford. Hereford Steers andheifers currently fit and coming fit for slaughter are urgentlyrequired at premium prices to meet the demand of thecurrent branded Hereford beef marketing schemes. Sellersshould ensure that they supply to those processors payinga premium. The overall sale average was 2,515 with a 79% clearance.

Nenagh - April 2013

Champion 14 month old Blean Dex sold at €3000 with OwnerBobby Powell,Judge John O’Connor and owner Robert Powell

Blean Toomevara purchased by John Hayes.

Judging in progress


Reserve Champion and top price bull €3450 Ballinveney Master atwith owners Rory Farrell & Sons Toomevara also judge John

O’Connor purchased by Patrick Campion, Templemore.

First Prizewinner Churchill Kevin, Brian Clarke & Judge JohnO’Connor.

Plenty of customers

1st prizewinner Gurteragh Liberator sold at €3000 with ownerMichael OKeeffe Newmarket and judge John O’Connor

purchased by John Collins, Abbeyfeale.

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Top Price Bull Ballinveney Marvel €3,750 from Rory Farrelsold to Joe & Ivor Deverell

Reserve Champion Ardlahan Malcolm €3,000 with ownersPaddy & Darren O'Rourke.

First Prizewinner Allowdale Man of Pleasure €3,000 withowner Liam Philpott

Champion Kye Sting 595 €2,900, owners Patrick & PadraigMcGrath with Judge Gene Lynch

Kathleen Buckley, Coolanoran Herd & Rachael NevilleCastleroberts Herd exhibited 4th prizewinner Castleroberts

Obama sold at €2,000.

Coleman Neary does a final brush up before heading for theshowring.

"Ballinaught Supreme", is prepared for the Irish HerefordSpring Show and Sale in GVM, Kilmallock by Elizabeth

Moloney and owner John Moloney, Tankardstown North,Kilmallock. Photo Ita West

Co Cork Hereford breeders John Ludgate, Declan Murphy andTed O’Sullivan intent on the judging.


Viewing the merchandise. Photo Ita West

"Duntryleague Hosea 935" came from Galbally with ownersJack and John Hogan, Galbally to take part in the Show and

Sale at GVM, Kilmallock. Photo Ita West

From Rathkeale to GVM for the Hereford Spring Show andSale: John Moran and Eamonn Stackpoole, Rathkeale.

Photo Ita West.Heading for the showring. Photo Ita West

Kilmallock - April 2013

HEREFORD BULLS SELL TO €3750 ATKILMALLOCKThe strong demand for Hereford bulls continued at theSociety’s April Sale at Kilmallock with a very good clearanceand an average similar to the Hereford Sale at Nenagh theprevious week.Once again the numbers forward were influenced bycurrent very strong on farm demand with successful farmto farm sales taking place across the country.The day’s top price went to Rory Farrell, Ballinveney,Toomevara who last week exhibited the €3,450 top pricebull and Reserve Champion Ballinveney Master at Nenagh.On this occasion it was stablemate Ballinveney Marvel byAustralian sire Yarram Star General W251 out ofBallinveney Hilda by Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) that madethe top price when the auctioneer’s hammer came down at€3,750. Purchased by well known Offaly breeders Joe anIvor Deverell, Marvel is a five star bull for terminal andmaternal traits with a below average calving difficulty figurethus indicating this bull has the pedigree and performanceto fit his intended role as a herd sire.The Champion Kye Sting 595 a Bowmont Storm A584 sonfrom the well known herd of Padraig McGrath, Elphin, CoRoscommon was a bargain at €2,900 for S&N Heatrick,Glaslough, Co Monaghan. The dam Kye Sorcha 3rd is bythe very successful Churchill Storm.Local breeders Paddy O’Rourke and son Darren fromKildimo exhibited the Reserve Champion Ardlahan

Malcolm. This 15 month old is an exciting son and one ofthe first progeny of new Australian sire Smithston Darby tocome to market. Out of Clouncagh Peach 5 by Church HillChip he was purchased by Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont,Co Offaly.It was another successful day out for Kanturk couple LiamPhilpott and Anne Pounds gaining a first prize for theirAllowdale Man of Leisure by Bowmont Storm A584. Out ofAllowdale Cleopatra by Kilnagralta Polo he sold at €3,000to James Kennelly, Listowel, Co Kerry.The couple also exhibited Allowdale Darius again byBowmont Storm this time out of Moyclare Pansy 6th byErvie Classic S30. He sold to Michael O’Mahony, Ballyhea,Charleville, Co Limerick at €2,700.Offaly man Joe O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr sold BoveenKeegan at €2,700 to bring his total for bulls sold during theweek to five all at similar prices. By herd sire Corran HillClassic he is out of Boveen Lady Naomi by KilsunnyAbraham and was purchased by Con O’Sullivan,Rosscarbury, Co Cork. Westmeath breeders Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald exhibitedGrianan Liberator out of Grianan Orange H506 by YarramPompeii V055. Liberator is again a son of Bowmont StormA584 a bull consistently producing top progeny in recentyears. The purchaser at €2,700 was Jerry McCarthy,Broadford, Co Limerick.Overall average for the sale was €2,490 with a range of€2,000 to €3,750 and a clearance of 78%.


Reserve Champion Grianan Legend with owner AnselmFitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co Westmeath.

Judging in progress at Nenagh

Cloonart Cormac - first prizewinner with owner Anne Flynn,Bornacoola, Carrick on Shannon

Astellas Cattlins Dream - first prizewinner exhibited forKathleen Stokes

Good attendance at Nenagh

Champion Newland Steve with owner Hugh Murray,Parkwood, Moate, Co Westmeath & Judge John Ludgate,

Ballyclough.


Champion Newland Steve sells at Nenagh

Nenagh - May 2013

YOUTH WINS OUT AT NENAGH

Young guns and young bulls were to the fore at the HerefordSociety’s final sale of the spring season at Nenagh.Congratulations to 22 year old Hugh Murray, Parkwood,Moate, Co Westmeath on winning the championship withthe first animal he has bred under the Newland prefix.Hugh is one of the many new young, progressive, focusedbeef framers availing of the favourable opportunitiespresented by the breed.Society Chairman Willie Branagan in congratulating Hughon his great win stated that these energetic young farmerswere the future of the breed. Overall bull sale average forthe breed this spring is €2,646 an increase of €300 on theprevious spring indicating he said the surge in demand forthe breed. He called for more producers to sign up for thequality assurance scheme as increasing numbers ofHereford cross are required each week to satisfy thedemands of the Hereford branded beef schemes. While thesale average for the day was down somewhat this reflectedthe younger age of the bulls forward but is also influencedby the continued unprecedented fodder crisis and financialdifficulties being experienced by farmers across the country.The Champion Newland Steve a young spring born son ofthe successful Bowmont Storm A584 is a very promisingyoung sire with good shape and an excellent topline out ofCastledaly Bid a Churchill Storm daughter. New breederHugh Murray, Moate was very pleased with the success ofhis first born Hereford calf sold at €2,500 to well known CoKilkenny breeder Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford.

No strangers to the prize-winner enclosure Tom andAnselm Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate exhibited twobulls at the event including the Reserve Campion. GriananLucky by new Australian sire Bowmont Vancouver D103 outof Grianan Prim a Churchill Storm daughter sold to SeamusFury, Oranmore, Co Galway at €2,500 while 15 month oldChurchill Storm son Grianan Legend out of the home bredGrianan Vera E368 sold at €2,300 to Co Monaghan manMervyn Armstrong, Castleblayney.The day’s top price of €2,800 was paid for anotherBowmont Vancouver D103 son Carrick Bert. Bred by PhilipLynch, Carrick, Finea, Co Westmeath out of a GlasloughEsquire (GSQ) daughter Carrick Berta, he was purchasedby Tom Walsh Carrigatogher Nenagh.Henry Stanley, Eril, Portlaoise exhibited Callaun Stan byKye Storm 508 out of a Rathcor Leo daughter GarrisonMartha and sold to Liam Tierney Borrisokane at €2,500.Dareens Justin from the herd of John and Jim FitzpatrickClonmore, Templemore is by herd sire Ardmulchan Elvisthe champion at Nenagh in 2009. He sold to John A Ryan,Ballinahinch, Birdhill at €2,500.Owen O’Neill, Ballincollig, Co Cork well known on the showcircuit sold Currabeg Aidan 2nd at €2,450. By ChatsworthBosco out of Currabeg Trish he was purchased by SeanTracy, Ballinasloe.At this well attended sale, buyers came from a wide areaincluding Monahan, Mayo, Galway, Laois, KilkennyTipperary and Limerick.The overall average was €2,235 with a 67% clearance and arange of €1800 to €2800.


Tullamore - October 2013

STRONG DEMAND FOR HEREFORDBULLS AND HEIFERS AT TULLAMORE

The very large crowd in attendance at the Hereford Society’sautumn sale at GVM Tullamore is a clear indication ofincreased interest in the breed. The success of the variousHereford beef schemes and the extremely positive resultsof dairy beef trails with Herefords at Johnstown Castlerecently released by Teagasc are considered to be the maindrivers in demand.

Well know Co. Kilkenny breeder Tom Brennan, Freshfordwho topped the sale last year at 3,400 was again to the forewith on this occasion a top price of 3,600 for Balleen Bonusthe youngest bull exhibited a thirteen month old son ofsuccessful five star herd sire Gageboro Eugenic out of aYarram Pompeii daughter Balleen Pansy 33rd. He sold toMichael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork.

Mr. Brennan also exhibited Balleen Bolt again by Eugenicout of Balleen Georgina selling to Cornelius Moylan,Banteer Road, Kanturk at 3,000. Sean Ryan, Carrigatoher,Nenagh purchased Balleen Sarkozy by Eugenic out ofBalleen Tina a Rathcor Leo daughter again at 3,000. Overalla very satisfactory day out for Mr. Brennan and his herd sireEugenic with an average of 3,200 for his three bulls on offer.

Veteran Co. Longford breeder Willie Jones and grandsonDavid from Kenagh was delighted when awarded thechampionship with their Caonachpoll 1 Legend. Thisseventeen month old son of Dovea AI bull Kilsunny Goliathbred by the Dudley Family, Dovea is out of Creaghpoll 1 Ulaand sold at 2,800 to Lindsay Vance, Arva, Co. Cavan.

The Reserve Champion Grianan Lively was exhibited byTom & Anslem Fitzgerald, Mount Temple Moate who alsoexhibited the Champion Female Grianan Judy G444. Livelyout of Grianan Orange G46T is the first progeny of HollowPoint Broker a bull born in Tasmania whose semen was

imported from Australia by the Irish Hereford BreedSociety as part of its Breed Improvement program. Thepurchaser at 3,200 was Ms. Trina Moloney, BallindoolinHouse, Edenderry who intends to use him on seveneightbred Limousine heifers.

Padraig McGrath, Cloonshannagh, Elphin averaged 3,325for this two entries. Kye Storm 609 a Bowmont Storm sonout of Kye Paula was purchased by Carlow man RichardKehoe of Ballicmoyer at 3,550 while Kye Sonic out of KeySpot 4th sold to John Murphy, Kilrush, Co. Clare at 3,100.Sonic is sired by Smithston Darby another new sireimported by the Society from Australia under its BreedImprovement Scheme.

Demand for heifers was very strong with average prices up200 on last year at the same venue. The champion GriananJudy a Mawarra Sentimental daughter out of Grianan JudyG444 was purchased by new entrant to the breed NelsonMcCrabbe at 3,400. Travelling all the way from Raphoe inCo. Donegal Mr McCrabbe was determined to secure thebest females on offer and went on immediately to purchasethe Reserve Champion a Yarram Pompeii daughter F.H.Blossom Elaine in calf to Bowmont Vancouver from FrankHarrington, Ballinfad House, Strokestown at the day’s topprice of 3,750. Further purchases by Mr McCrabbeincluded Borrin Emma a Kilsunny Goliath daughter fromPatsy and Anne Smith, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill at 3,550and Moyclare Pansy 13th by herd sire Brocca Saviour at3,100 from Michael Molloy, Belmont, Co. Offaly to average3,450 for the four Donegal bound heifers.

Overall average for bulls 2,795 range 1,800 to 3,600 heifers2,712 range 1,600 to 3,750 Clearance 73%.

Top Price Balleen Bonus with owner Tom Brennan, Balleen,Freshford €3,600.

Kye Storm 609 with Padraig McGrath, Cloonshannagh, Elphin€3,550.


Male Champion Caonachpoll 1 Legend with Owners David &Willie Jones Kenagh Co Longford €2,800.

Female Champion Grianan Judy with Judge John McMordieNI, Owners Anselm, Tom & Darragh Fitzgerald, Mount Temple

Moate €3,400.

Res Champion Female F.H. Blossom Elaine with owner FrankHarrington, Ballinafad Hse, Strokestown & judge John

McMordie NI. €3,450.

Res Male Champion Grianan Lively with Owner AnselmFitzgerald, Glebe Hse Mount Temple, Moate €3,200.

Borin Emma with owners Patsy & Anne Smith, Tullyinchin,Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan €3,550.

Cill Cormaic Kobe with purchaser Ted O'Sullivan Bartlemy,Fermoy & owner David Larkin, Kilcormaic, Co Offaly €3,000.

Balleen Sarkozy with Jeffrey Brennan, Balleen, Freshford €3,000.

Balleen Bolt from Tom Brennan shown by Owen Sheehy€3,000.


First Prizewinner Steil Odhran 208 with Cathal McCormack,Steil, Tulsk & IHBS President Timmy O'Sullivan €2,500.

Judging in progress at Tullamore, October 2013.

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Kilmallock - October 2013

Strong Demand for Hereford Continuesat KilmallockA larger than usual attendance at the GVM Mart atKilmallock shaped demand at the Hereford Society’sAutumn Sale at the Co Limerick venue. Weekly prices forcommercial Hereford cross animals right across the rangehave been setting new records and attracting new customerto the mart in recent months.Given the strong demand at Tullamore the previous week anumber of double entered bulls were absentfrom this sale.A very steady farm to farm demand has been evident evenduring the summer months when activity usually tails off.The Champion at the event was exhibited by father and sonteam Sam and Nigel Heatrick of Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.The judge John Neenan of Broadford selected GlasloughLad by Rathregan Napoleon out of Glaslough AppleBlossom for the top spot. This is the same combinationwhich provided the Champion at this venue in April of 2012which sold at 2,900. The purchaser on this occasion wasthe well know Co. Limerick breeder Pat Hayes Kildrummin,Kilteely at 3,000. It was however Tom Brennan of Freshford, Co Kilkennywho topped the sale at 3,500 for his Reserve ChampionBalleen Modelman sired by Castledaly Gearoid out ofBalleen Pretty Maid 15th. Mr Brennan secured the top priceof 3,100 for his Reserve Champion at this venue last yearand was still flush from his sale average of 3,200 for histhree bulls exhibited at the Society’s sale at Tullamore lastweek. The purchaser is Paddy Corridan, Knocknagoshel,Tralee, Co Kerry. Mr Brennan later in the day sold BalleenHiper a Gageboro Eugenic son out of Balleen Miss Perfect3rd to Patrick McMahon, Scariff, Co. Clare at 2,750.Padraig Farrell and family were very pleased with the 3,400achieved for their seventeen month old Cave Hill Esquirewhich is out of Fancroft Primrose a Clondrina 674thdaughter. The sire is the easy calving and successful Dovea

AI sire Glaslough Esquire. The purchaser of this lot isorganic producer Robert Clarke, of Fordstown, Navan, Co.Meath who runs a suckler enterprise.Cill Cormaic King Kong from the Co Offaly herd of DavidLarkin, sired by current herd sire Cedar Liam out of AliehsChloe 6th bred by IHBS President Timmy O’Sullivan soldat 2,800 to Corkman Michael Morrison of Castlerichard,Killeagh. The dam is by Ballinphraise Brandy a successfulherd sire at the Cill Cormaic herd. The well known Moyclare herd of Michael Molloy, Glebe,Belmont, Co Offaly exhibited Moyclare Linesman byMoyclare Tony a Bishophill General son out of a home breddam Moyclare Pansy 3rd. This seventeen month old bullsold at 2,800 to William Keayes, Elmgrove, Abbington,Murroe, Co Limerick who was also the winner of theSociety's prize draw. T.N. Minogue of Ballina, Killaloe paid 2,750 to secure theArdmulchan Goodman sired Portnabob Peter from J and JCanty Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. The dam isPortnabob Julia by Ardmulchan Wanderer.A straw poll of purchasers indicated that bulls were in themain being purchased for the Spring season and theprincipal reasons for choosing Herefords were theconsistently good calf price for dropped calves both bullsand heifers together with the premium price availablethrough the Hereford Beef Schemes and lower levels ofmeal feeding required to finish animals to the desiredcarcase weight and grade.Prices averaged 2,415 with a range of 1,600 to 3,500 and aclearance of 73%.

Champion Glaslough Lad €3,000 with Judge John Neenan,Broadford, Owner Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough & IHBS President

Timmy O'Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee.

Reserve Champion Balleen Modelman €3,500 with Judge JohnNeenan, Broadford, Owner Tom Brennan Freshford & IHBS

President Timmy O'Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee.


Cave Hill Esquire €3,400 with owners Patrick, Liam & PadraigFarrell, Fardrum, Athlone.

Judging in progress at Kilmallock.

Champion Hereford at Carrick on Shannon Feb 2013: LisnalurgDancer born 7th January 2011, sire Dunsinane Freeman, damLisnalurg Bea 4th by Millbawn Maple with owner Peter Casey,

Lisnalurg, Sligo.

Judging in progress at Kilmallock.

Carrick-on-Shannon - February 2013

Society Sales 2014Tullamore - Tuesday March 25th

Bandon - Wednesday April 2nd

Nenagh - Saturday April 19th

Kilmallock - Friday April 25th

Nenagh - Saturday May 17th

Tullamore - Saturday Oct 18th

Kilmallock - Friday Oct 24th

Entries close one month in advance

Carrick-on-Shannon

- Saturday April 12th


Munster Breeders Multi Breed Sale - Kilmallock April 2013

Kilkenny - March 2013

Allowdale Miralgo, with Emma Ward, Kanturk, John Murphy ofA.I.B.P. Rathkeale, sponsors of the Munster Breeder’s Bull Show

and Sale in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, April2013. Also in pic John Appelbe, Hereford judge at the event.

Photo Ita West.

John Appelby, judge in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick's Munster Breeder’s Annual Bull Show and Sale in

April 2013 with Liam Philpott, Kanturk, owner of "AllowdaleDerring-Do". Photo Ita West.

Champion Balleen Hodson

BALLEEN HODSON CHAMPION ONHOME GROUND

Kilkenny in March was one of the first Hereford Sales of thespring season. Given the serious fodder shortage at thattime it was agreed in advance that the outcome would bedifficult to predict. In the event however demand was aheadof expectation and a very satisfactory result for Herefordbreeders.The Balleen herd a formidable exhibitor on home groundonce again produced the Champion in Balleen Hodson byherd sire Gageboro Eugenic out of Drumakeenan Pansy 75tha Rathcor Ranger daughter. He subsequently sold to TomCarton of Wexford at the day’s top price of 3000. Eugenichas a very low calving index of 2.9%. Well known Wexford breeder John Jones of Pallas, Goreyexhibited Clonroe Larry a son of stock bull Castledaly Victorby Yarram Pompeii V055. Out of Clonroe Dilly byBawngarriff Pilot he was purchased at 2800 by ThomasMullally of Kilkenny.The Reserve Champion went local also to Joe Maher’sBallydowel Iceberg by Balleen Frost and out of BallydowelDot sold at 2400.Regular exhibitor Francis Scott was pleased with the 2700Matthew Prendergast of Waterford paid for his KnockfinRiza an eighteen month old son of stock bull RathreganRedstar. Out of Knockfin Ladybird 450 by Fortregal Wrighthe had a calving index of 3.4%.Local breeder and member of the sale committee ChristyFinn exhibited Bawngarriff Omorga by stock bull CillCormaic Omorga he is out of Bawngarriff Nicola and sold at2500.

Reserve Champion Ballydowel Iceberg

Whilst the number of Herefords exhibited at the MultibreedSale at Kilkenny has dropped in recent year’s quality is goodand demand is increasing.The majority of exhibitors are from the local South Leinsterregion and once again it was the Balleen herd of Tom Brennan,Freshford which was awarded the top honours and receivedthe top price. Balleen Samoa by herd sire Gageboro Eugenic out of a BalleenTribute cow Balleen Moobee received the championshiprosette. A five star bull for both beef and maternal indexes hesold at €3200 to Fergal McEvoy, Kilkenny.Mr Brennan exhibited Balleen Spark also a five star bull by thesame sire and out of Balleen Miss Perfect 5th which sold at€2650 James Kirwan, Kilkenny.The Reserve Champion was exhibited by Michael Molloy,Belmont, Co Offaly. A November 2011 son of BowmontVancouver out of Moyclare Una 3rd he sold when the hammerdropped at €2700.Well known Rathdowney Co Laois breeder Francis Scottexhibited three bulls Knockfin Gravitas and Denman byRathregan Redstar out of Knockfin Ladybird 369 and Ladybird432 selling at €2850 to William Smith, Carlow and €2650 toBartley Conway, Wexford. The third bull Knockfin Invicta byFortregal Wright out of Knockfin Adelaide 477 sold at €2375. A Mawarra Sentimental son Knockmountagh Monarch out ofCorran Hill Pompeii exhibited by Eamon McKiernanMonasterboice was sold at €2450.Local breeders Henry and Mervyn Parr exhibited TourtaneKenny by herd sire Glaslough Hurricane out of Tourtane Ivywhich sold at €2350.


Judging in progress at Kilkenny, March 2013.

Kilkenny - April 2013

Champion Balleen Samoa with Owen Sheehy

Reserve Champion Moyclare Kingpin with owner MichaelMolloy

Kilkenny Sales 2014

Premier SaleWed. March 19th

Wed. April 16thWed. May 14th

HEREFORD DEMAND AT KILKENNY CONTINUES

Co Laois breeder Francis Scott, Knockfin, Rathdowney had afield day at the final Kilkenny Spring Sale in May.He topped the sale at 3050 for his Knockfin Corrib 2nd byFortregal Wright out of Knockfin Heidi, a Grianan Magicdaughter selling to Co Waterford man Vincent McCarthy.Another Grianan Magic daughter Knockfin Gwenevere 289produced Knockfin Granary by Rathregan Redstar with a

calving index of 3.2% he sold to Briget Reade, Kilkenny at3000.A third Knockfin bull Othello, again by Rathregan Redstar,this time out of Knockfin Adelaide 511 by Moyclare Expresswith a calving index of 3.7% sold at 2800 to Shane Morkan,Co Galway.Co Louth breeder Eamon McKiernan exhibited Knockmanta1 Monty a Corlismore Pompeii son out of Knockmanta 1 Pearla daughter of Solpoll 1 Ultimate. Henry Culleton, Kilkennywas the purchaser.

Kilkenny - May 2013


Winter Fair Winners - Christmas 2013 - Donegal

Class 14 Champion Hereford and winner Hereford CrossBullock or heifer under 30 month class, Seamus Neary,

Kilkenny Sponsor Hereford Prime Class D Winner Adult handler class, Niamh Oliver SponsorCommercial Cattle Society

Class A Junior Stockperson Under 12. Winner Alan McLoughlin, pictured with SeanSherman Chairman of Commercial Cattle Exhibitors Society & Tom CannonChairman RDS Livestock Committee. Sponsor Higgins & RDS.

Bulls and Heifers usually for sale

William Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath.Phone/Fax: 044 9664147 Mobile: 087 2338053

email: [email protected]

Stock Bull:

Balleen Ginoby Gageboro Eugenic

Also using by A.I.:

Bowmont Storm A584,

Yarram Star General

W251, Bowmont

Vancouver, Smithston

Darby, Hollow Point

Broker & Mawarra

Sentimental.

Clonleam Herefords(Estd. 1956)

Clonleam Herefords(Estd. 1956)


Munster Hereford Calf Promotion - Spring 2013

Clockwise from top left: William Collins, Reavouler, Drinagh who sold theprizewinning bull calf at Bandon Mart receives his award from local IHBScouncil rep Pat McCarthy, Ballymore Bandon.Denis Buckley of Donoughmore who sold the prizewinning heifer calf atBandon Mart with Pat McCarthy. (Mr Buckley also had the prize winningcalf at a similar event in 2012).Pictured at Skibbereen Clodagh Lynch & Patrick Hickey, Sec West Cork Clubwith John O’Sullivan, Lissalohurig, Skibbereen winner of the heifer calfprize.Also pictured at Skibbereen Mart John Lynch & Patrick Hickey, Sec WestCork Club with Derry McCarthy, Carrigfadda winner of the bull calf prize.

Clockwise from top left: L/R: Barney O'Connell, Listowel MartManager, Timmie O'Sullivan, IHBS, Michael Dalton (winner),Denis Clancy (winner) and Buddy Kelliher, IHBS.

Heifer calf winner Domnick McEnery, bull calf winner DannyLenihan with Timmy O'Sullivan IHBS and Abbeyfeale MartManager, Denis Lane.

L/R: Timmie O'Sullivan IHBS, Richard Hartnett CastleislandMart Manager, Danny Loughlin and daughter, owners ofwinning heifer calf and Buddy Kelliher IHBS. Missing from thephoto Pete Lawlor, owner of winning bull calf.

Kanturk Demo April 2013IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014

Hereford Breeders and Hereford Prime join with Teagasc to discuss the fodder crisis and the lowerfeed requirement of Hereford cattle.

GAGEBOROHEREFORDS

Estd. 1930

Gageboro MorganBy Gageboro eugenic

Recently purchased by Dovea AI Station

We thank all our customers for their support and wish them well with their purchases.YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Niall & Lisa Daly J. HollowayGageboro, Horseleap, Moate, Co. Westmeath.

Tel. 057 933 5987 & 057 933 5227Mobile: 087 969 4605 & 087 765 7374email: [email protected]

GAGEBOROHEREFORDS

Estd. 1930


Beef Progeny Testingin Ireland

- A new era is upon usPat Donnellan ICBF

ICBF’s overall responsibility is to improve the genetic merit of the National Herd. That means improving the genetics in the majorityof Suckler Herds in Ireland i.e. Suckler Cows with better calving intervals, drystock with better feed efficiency and carcass grades etc.There are lots of methods, techniques & tools for helping us do this but the underlying logic as to how a country can do this is by:

• Identifying superior animals in the population who are producing more profitable stock than others.

• Dispersing these profitable bloodlines as widely as possible, into every suckler herd in Ireland.


Graph 3: Pedigree Hereford genetic trends (1980 - 2012)

The one standout similarity across nearly all of the breeds is thedirection of the Terminal Index. It has been rising consistentlyover the years as breeders continuously selected bulls whoseprogeny excelled for growth and carcass merit.

Focusing on one trait however came at a cost in the Maternalperformance (Milk & Fertility of daughters) over the same timeperiod. This has generally disimproved over the same time periodhowever is now thankfully starting to rise again as Breeders startto feel the effects of selecting too much on growth and carcasstraits and are encountering milk & fer tility problems in theirreplacement females.

Graph 4: The Ideal Genetic Trend that could be achieved througha structured Breeding Programme.

A graph similar to the one above is the type of graph that youwould like to see for all breeds in the future i.e. Terminal &Maternal genes being improved in the national herd at a constantrate.In order for a country to bring about such a change in the geneticsof its National herd the first step is the establishment of a BeefBreeding Program. As mentioned earlier, there are 2 essentialrequirements that must be in place for a Beef Cattle BreedingProgram to be successful:

1. Beef Progeny Test programa. Having a system that identifies and measures the

performance of the progeny of Testbulls accurately &efficiently, underpins the confidence that can be put inthe index figures that the bulls subsequently receive.

2. Sourcing Beef Testbullsa. Getting large numbers of the ‘right’ type of Beef

Testbulls progeny tested each year is crucial. ICBF’sinterpretation of the ‘right’ type of bull is a bull withvery high Maternal/Terminal indices, is free of geneticdefects, has a DNA confirmed parentage and is ofcourse structurally sound.

The structure of the progeny test program itself, how data iscollected etc, was one of the first tasks taken on by ICBF shortlyafter its establishment in 2000. Now, 12 years later it is thesecond part of the equation – the selection of Beef Testbulls forAI that is now being progressed in quite a radical way – hencethe title of this article, that a new era in Beef cattle breeding istruly upon us.

Beef Progeny Test ProgramBeef Progeny Testing has been ongoing in Ireland for well over50 years at this stage. For the vast majority of that time, the

progeny testing of AI Sires was carried out exclusively by thevarious Irish AI Stations through what was called ‘CentralisedProgeny Testing’. Only young Beef Bulls that were purchasedby AI Stations in Ireland were ever progeny tested.

The AI Stations purchased calves from their Beef Testbull’s firstcrops of calves. They would rear them on their AI Station farmsunder uniform conditions (same feeding & managementtreatment for all), weigh them regularly and send them fromthere straight to the factory. The resulting liveweights andcarcass grades were then all submitted to the Department ofAgriculture, who ran the genetic evaluations and produced the

bull proofs.

Calf Rearing of purchased AI Testbull Progeny at Dovea AI Centre (pre 2000)


Shortly after ICBF was established in 2000, this all changed. Anational database was created and an on-farm data recordingsystem called ‘Animal Events’ was put in place. This meant thatall farmers could contribute information on the progeny of a bull(calving, weights, gestation length etc).

The practice of AI Stations purchasing calves and rearing themto slaughter ceased. Instead, the progeny of Testbulls are left inthe farms they are born in and are picked up by the Animal Eventssystem, which all farmers can use to register their calves with.

Even if the progeny move to other herds go into marts or end upbeing slaughtered or exported, the ICBF database tracks theirmovements through the AIMS system and stores the relevant datai.e. mart weights, slaughter grades, survival rates etc.

The ICBF Animal Events system has recorded registration dataon all Pedigree calves since 2004 and has been registeringcommercial calves since 2000. The number of farmers using thesystem has increased gradually over the years. The large increase

in 2008 was due to the introduction of the Suckler Cow WelfareScheme (SCWS).

Approximately 77,000 herds, with 1.8 million calvings,representing 90% of the entire Irish cattle herd, wereparticipating in one or more aspects of the ICBF database by theend of 2010. Along with the registration data comes data oncalving ease, Sire ID and much more.

There are many advantages from a genetic improvement point ofview from having this on-farm data collection system in placeinstead of a centralized progeny test system, here are just a few:

1. Index Figures regularly updatedUnder the Centralized progeny test system, each Testbull got oneset of Index figures based solely on his purchased progeny outof dairy cows. Those figures would remain the same forever morewith no new data ever being added.

Finishing of purchased AI Testbull Progeny at Dovea AI Centre (pre 2000)

Pictured above in 2004 is Willie john Kehoe with the first ever pedigree animal tobe registered through the Animal Events system - ‘Cliften Venus’. She was a

pedigree registered Blonds d’Aquitane heifer born on the 1st of January 2004.Also pictured is Willie’s son Jim, proudly holding the ICBF Animal Events On-Farm

recording book.

Graph 5: Progress of the Animal Events animal recording system (2004-2011)


However, under the new ICBF system a Bull is constantly addingmore calves, more liveweights, and more progeny related datato his index figures at each evaluation run (carried out 3 timesper annum). New progeny being constantly included ensures thatthe estimation of what a Bull’s strengths & weaknesses are isgetting more accurate over time.

2. Stockbulls & Foreign AI Sires includedThe ICBF Animal Events recording system has also meant that alltypes of Beef Sires could have their progeny evaluated and notjust those that are standing in Irish AI Stations. For the first timeever, Stockbulls & Foreign AI Sires could have their progenyevaluated, side by side with the progeny of Irish AI Sires.

3. Female traits evaluatedIt was only male calves that were purchased for the old centralizedprogeny test program. The performance of the daughters of abull (calving ability, milk & fer tility etc) was not recorded. The‘Animal Events’ system corrected this. The daughters of BeefBulls in Ireland are tracked throughout their lives and a range ofdata is recorded on them which then allows ICBF to estimate thegenetic merit of the sire for siring replacements for the sucklerherd.

Sourcing Beef TestbullsThe sourcing of young Beef Bulls for AI has nearly always beencarried out by the AI Companies. To-date there has been 3 mainways routes through which a Beef Testbull would be purchasedby an AI Station:

1. ImportedIt is no surprise that a lot of young Pedigree Beef Bulls areimported into Ireland for use in AI given that the vast majorityof beef breeds in use in Ireland are not native to theseshores.

2. Performance Tested at TullyThe Performance Test Centre at Tully, Co.Kildare took inyoung, nearly exclusively Irish bred pedigree bulls, andfollowing a feeding period of a couple of months identifiedbulls that had excellent growth rates but who were also veryefficient at converting the feed they ate into liveweight.

3. Show / On-farm purchased BullsOf course a lot of Bulls were not imported but they did notgo through Tully either. They were purchased on-farm,normally after a successful show career and were takenstraight into the AI Station.

Taking the Hereford breed as an example, following are 3 bullsthat were selected for AI through each of the above routes.

Imported - CH 3223 Visa ET 57X

‘Visa’ was purchased by the Dublin District Milk Board, now knownas Progressive Genetics at the Sale of Mr Garth H. Cutler,

Lacombe Alberta, Canada on November 6th 1988.Following is a copy of his sale catalogue page:

After a great deal of deliberation we decided to include "Visa" in our saleoffering. He is the largest framed calf out of our very good "Express X79R" flush. This athletic, youthful calf shows excellent muscle expressionand natural thickness. "Visa" is backed by two outstanding individuals."Express" is one of the breed's biggest framed bulls - measuring 65" andweighing 3000 lbs. He was Reserve Champion at Denver in 1986 and wasthe '85-86 show bull of the year in the US. His offspring were a force inDenver in 1988 as a daughter was named heifer calf champion and ason, "All Pro", was bull calf champion and the Reserve Grand ChampionBull. We feel "Express" progeny have a great deal to offer the breed withtheir extra length of body and frame combined with a strong maternalbackground."79R" is playing an important role in our program. As an individual she istop notch. Presently measuring 58 1/2" she was Champion at the AlbertaJunior show in 1983 with her mother, "83L", and again in '84 as a yearlingheifer. In 1984 she was the Champion at the Stettler Fair and a classwinner at the National Junior Show. Her dam, "83L", is in great demandas an embryo donor for breeders in Australia. We are using "79R's" firstson, "Cando", heavily in our program with exciting results. "Visa" is apowerful calf with great credentials.


His actual 198 day weight was 367Kgs and his average daily gainwas 1.85Kg/day. His maternal sister (Lot 6) sold for $9100 in thesame sale.

The sale’s catalogue page, photographs & commentary on hisbloodline is typical of the information that accompanies mostimported Beef Testbulls. His career in AI is also typical of mostIrish AI Sires who go on to become proven sires – they remain inAI until they stop producing semen.

He stood in the AI Station in Enfield until the mid 1990’s. He wasan extremely popular bull siring a huge amount of show winnersand sale toppers. He crossed extremely well onto traditional IrishHereford cows in particular and being an imported Canadian bull,his outcross appeal went down very well with the pedigreebreeders here. When he stopped producing semen for AI he wasreleased for natural use on-farm. He went to Denis Purdon’snoted ‘Lisnabin’ pedigree Hereford Herd in Killucan, Co.Westmeath. He then returned to the AI Station again to try andget more semen collected but was then permanently releasedfrom AI. He was then jointly purchased by Stanley Heaslip, GlebeHouse, Carrickaboy, Co.Cavan & Harold Fitzell, Lislaughtin,Ballylongford, Co.Kerry. He spent the Autumn time in Cavan inStanley’s pedigree Hereford herd and then spent the remainderof the year down in Kerry covering the hereford cows in the‘Lislaughtin’ herd.

Photo of “Visa” taken from Sale Catalogue Dam with a half brother of ‘Visa’ called ‘CH 481 Can Do 22U’ who was retainedas a Herdsire.

Sire – CL1 Express 3223 ET

Dam – CH 073 Dominette 79R

Grandam – CH Miss Britisher 83L Visa at 18mths old in Enfield AI Station


Performance Tested - Bishophill GeneralIn terms of being self sufficient and being able to produce ourown Irish Beef Testbulls, a National Bull Performance Test Stationwas set up in 1973.

Callan Gates through which to feed the Bulls were put into Tullyfrom the star t so as to gauge how efficient each Bull was atconverting the feed they were eating into liveweight. Ultrasonicmeasurements (Backfat & Eye Muscle) and liveweights were takenroutinely on the Bulls. Feed intake, weight and several othermeasurements were painstakingly recorded on each bull usingpen & paper through the 1970’ & 80’s. This information was thenkeyed into a computer from the early 1990’s on and data is nowrecorded on cattle in Tully using an electronic handheld device.

AI Stations would routinely purchase some of the top performingBulls across all the breeds from Tully – many of whom went onto become very successful AI Sires. One such bull who is a classicexample of what a Performance Test Centre was capable of doingi.e. identifying a superior individual in a breed thus allowing hisgenes to be disseminated into the National herd, was the HerefordBull ‘Bishophill General’.

Bred by Peter Lawlor, Ballymore Eustace, Co.Kildare he wasperformance tested at Tully in 1984, where he outperformed allhis contemporaries including the Continental breeds. He weighed656 Kgs at 410 days and had a daily liveweight gain of 1.6 Kgs.

His final weight on test was 21% above breed average.

On the next page is a copy of the actual page from the TullyLedger in which data was recorded on him throughout his 6months at Tully. The data recorded is also reproduced underneathand underlines the level of detail in terms of individual animalmeasurements that was achieved at Tully.

He was also purchased by the Dublin District Milk Board (nowProgressive Genetics) and went on to become the most popularHereford Sire in Ireland. In the pedigree context he sirednumerous Supreme Champions at shows and sales all aroundIreland and to this day is regarded as one of the greatest everHereford AI Bulls.

Show /On farm purchased Bull – Clone JusticeOf course, the most natural and logical way for a Bull to beselected for use in AI is purely based on how he looks. Countlessnumbers of Beef Bulls have been selected as Testbulls purelybased on how successful they have been in the showring.Numerous Show champions have been purchased for top pricesat sales by AI Stations. ‘Clone Justice’ above is a classic exampleof a Bull that was purchased for use in AI (by the same AI Stationas the previous 2 bulls) on the back of an outstanding showcareer.

CH Visa 3223 57X out on-farm

Progeny of Visa with Hereford Breeder Stanley Heaslip

Bishophill General

Clone JusticeBorn: 22/10/91

Sire: CH Visa 57X (Imp) Dam: Clone Gem (A.I.)


To put some figures on the above 3 categories of animals –following is an analysis of the last 5 years of Beef Testbulls:

Pie Chart 1: Proportion of Beef Testbulls that were imported,came through a Performance Test at Tully or were selected fromshows or on-farm (2007-2012).

The pie-chart above shows the source of Beef Testbulls in Irelandfrom 2007 – 2012. There were 213 Pedigree Beef Bullspurchased for AI Progeny Testing in Ireland between 2007 &2012. The purpose of this analysis is to show that only 14% (alittle more than 1 in 10) of these bulls had come through IrelandsNational Bull Performance Test Centre which would have at leastassessed each bull for growth and carcass traits. The majority ofthe Bulls were either imported or were generally bought basedon their physical appearance (shows or on-farm etc) here inIreland.

Pie Chart 2: Countries of origin of Beef Testbulls that went onprogeny test 2007-2012.

Added to this is the complication that the imported Bulls camefrom 5 different countries – all with their own unique geneticevaluation system. So the index figures they were imported withare not always fully convertible to Irish equivalent figures (differenttraits recorded, no common ancestors in both countries etc).

StockbullsWhat also has to be taken into consideration is the overall effect

that Beef AI bulls have on the national calf crop anyway which isvery little when compared to the percentage of calves thatStockbulls are responsible for. For example, the pie chart belowrepresents a sample of 350,00 beef calves born in Ireland in2010.

Pie Chart 3: Types of sires for beef calves born in Ireland in2010

The pie chart shows that: • 76% of calves are sired by Stockbulls.• 13% are sired by foreign AI Bulls.• 7% are sired by Irish bred AI Bulls.• 2% are sired by AI Bulls that have come through Tully.• 1% are sired by Stockbulls that have come through Tully.• 1% are sired by foreign Stockbulls.

As can be seen from this pie chart, the group of bulls that arehaving the biggest impact on the genetics of the National calfcrop each year are Stockbulls. Therefore, in order for ICBF toinfluence the genetics of the National herd, reverse negativetrends (as shown earlier) and improve the profitability of thecattle that farmers work with, the national beef breeding programmust not only increase the number of desired bulls that go intoAI and are progeny tested, but the best of these bulls must alsobe used as the sires of young Stockbulls, sold by pedigreebreeders to commercial farmers every year.

AI SiresAI usage in Pedigree herds is quite high with approximately 70%of pedigree calves sired by AI bulls every year so if the AI Siresbeing used by these pedigree breeders can be improved then wewill start being in control of the genetic trend of the national herd.

Dr Sinead McParland from Teagasc Moorepark has carried outdetailed analysis work on this very issue. Sinead looked at the %contribution of an individual’s genes to six individual beefpopulations.


In the absence of a Breeding program which identifies even betterbulls year after year, certain AI Sires can dominate a breed forseveral years, being the sires of many breeding females,Stockbulls for Pedigree herds and AI Sires themselves. Soalthough they are now long gone, their imprint on the breedremains.

Following are the Sires who contributed the most to the genes ofcalves born in 2011 in their respective populations. Calves wereincluded in a population if at least 87.5% of their breed fractionwere for that population.

The numbers of calves analysed for each breed were:• 10,374 Angus calves• 1,268 Belgian Blue calves• 36,211 Charolais calves• 5,764 Hereford calves• 37,164 Limousin calves• 7,957 Simmental calves

If you talk to a lot of Breeders, it’s the lack of availability of semenof bulls such as the ones on this list that prevents Breeders fromcontinuing to use them, and not the fact that they are convincedthat anything better has come along in the meantime. Imaginehowever if Bulls as good as these and even better were beingidentified every year? – imagine the progress that a breed couldmake? – that is what a well organized Breeding Program candeliver.

G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Bull Breeder Scheme.It is against this backround that ICBF has launched a new methodof sourcing young Beef AI Testbulls – which is now called theG€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Bull Breeder Scheme.

Basically, it is a program through which ICBF will be involved inthe purchasing of young Beef Bulls with excellent MaternalIndexes, collecting semen from them and then dispersing thissemen into commercial suckler herds. ICBF will then purchase theresulting male progeny and rear them through to slaughter atTully. The female progeny will be followed through on farm. Thesemen inventory of the best Testbulls will then be targeted backinto selected pedigree herds so as to generate Stockbulls for usein the National herd.

Some more detail on this new program which is replacing the oldTully Pedigree Bull Performance Test system is as follows:

• Pedigree Breeders sign up to the program (€250/annum).They have their data checked by ICBF to ensure that the datesof birth are correct, weight gains are within biological limitsand that in general all of the breeding data has beenrecorded accurately & on time on the farm. ICBF will use anew index called the ‘Data Herd Quality Index’ (DHQI) toassess each Pedigree herd’s data quality. Herd’s withexcellent DHQI ratings are then qualified as being official ‘BullBreeder’ Herds.

• These qualified ‘Bull Breeder’ Herds will:* Have a ‘Bull Breeder Stamp’ printed on Sales

Catalogues & on Bull Searches etc to signify the statusof the herd the animal is coming from.

* Have potential Beef Progeny Test Bulls purchased fromthem for use in the G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal ProgenyTest program.

• The G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal program (which is operatedby ICBF in conjunction with Beef Breed Societies, AICompanies & Commercial farmers) will decide which Bulls willbe purchased from the Bull Breeder herds. The main criteriafor Bull selection will be that large numbers of bulls withexcellent Maternal indexes go on test, thus maximizing thechances of a number of top bulls being discovered.


• 1000 straws are collected off each of these progeny testbulls. 500 are stored away and the other 500 are all used toinseminate commercial cows within the G€N€ IR€LANDprogeny test herds. A sample of each bull’s male progenyare DNA parentage verified, purchased by ICBF and broughtthrough to slaughter at Tully. Meat quality, taste andtenderness tests are also done on the carcasses at thisstage. The females are followed through on-farm to assesstheir milk and fertility.

• Following the progeny test – the 500 straws of the top bullsare taken back out of storage & made available to just thequalified ‘Bull Breeder’ herds.

• A stream of sons of these top bulls will then star t to beproduced by these ‘Bull Breeder’ herds and get sold intocommercial suckler herds thus star ting to spread theirdesirable genes into the national herd.

• Setting up the Breeding Program in this way means that overtime, an increasing amount of the Stockbulls used to sire themajority of calves each year (pie chart 3) will have balancedindexes and we can improve the currently skewed nature ofthose genetic trendlines seen earlier (Graphs 1 - 8).

The design of this Breeding program will guarantee that largenumbers of Beef Testbulls with excellent genetic indexes will getsemen taken off them for progeny testing ever year. Thisautomatically increases the chances of identifying bulls withsuperior genetics.

It is also important to note that these new topbulls will beemerging every year, surpassing the bulls from the previous year.Two of the bulls featured earlier – ‘Bishophill General’ & ‘Visa’dominated their breeds for a long time. In 1997 nearly 20% ofall AI sired pedigree Hereford calves were sired by one or otherof these bulls.

Pie Chart 4: Proportion of AI sired pedigree Hereford calvessired by the AI Bulls ‘Visa’ & ‘Bishophill General’ in 1997.

ICBF has already put such a Cattle Breeding program in place forthe dairy industry here. In 2004, ICBF,AI Companies, IHFA,pedigree breeders and commercial dairy farmers began workingvery closely together to establish a new Dairy Breeding Programcalled G€N€ IR€LAND.

It works on the basis of getting large numbers of young dairybulls with very high EBI indexes (equivalent of Terminal orMaternal index in beef) purchased by AI Companies. Genomicsalso plays a part but the basic formula is still the same – byprogeny testing large numbers of the ‘right’ bulls every year thenmore top bulls start to come through each year than ever beforewas the case. The genetic trend of the national herd then alsostarts to automatically lift as the graph below shows:

SummaryThis new Beef Breeding program is not a one or two year project.It will be a permanent part of ICBF’s mission statement to ‘achievethe greatest possible genetic improvement in the national cattleherd’.

It is only now that the cattle breeding infrastructure is at a highlydeveloped stage (e.g. Animal Events, AI Handhelds, On-farmWeight Recording) & that National Beef Breeding Indexes havebeen agreed upon (Maternal & Terminal Indexes) that the timingis right for a comprehensive Beef Breeding Program to beinitiated.It will require several sectors of the cattle breeding industryworking very closely together, but this is not seen in any way asan obstacle but more as an advantage, given how closely thesesame organisations and others currently work together on a dailybasis – such is the nature, thankfully, of the Irish Cattle BreedingIndustry in 2013.


It will take time for this program to develop whereby its full effects are being felt on a National level (National Average Calving Intervalfigures improving etc) but the benefits that will accrue from this program will be cumulative and permanent. ICBF looks forward toworking closely with its member organisations and various industry partners to help deliver a world class Beef Breeding programfor Ireland.

On right Director of the Canadian Hereford Association Dr WallyPugh with Michael Molloy and Wally’s Canadian friend Terri who

visited in June with their wives who were attending a Quiltingconference in Galway.

Dr Wally Pugh and friend Terri from Canada visit the Griananherd of Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald at Mount Temple. Seen here

viewing the prizewinning and prolific Grianan Dominique.

KIlSUNNy HeReFoRDSEstd. 1972

KIlSUNNy QUeeN cARNAtIoNone of the best eVeR Kilsunny cows to grace the show ring pictured in her working clothes this

summer whilst rearing her latest bull calf, KIlSUNNy JASPeR. QUeeN cARNAtIoN is typical offemales at Kilsunny.

congratulations to christine Drumm & Family who won many prizes during the 2013 show season withKIlSUNNy DoReeN’S IVy.

well done to the many exhibitors of KIlSUNNy GolIAtH (KSG) progeny who were shown with muchsuccess at shows and sales throughout the year.

Fantastic group of KIlSUNNy yearling bulls (10 - 18 months) will be offered FoR SAle Spring 2014.Also maiden and in-calf heifers of show standard occasionally for sale.

Sires used: Bowmont Storm (wMo), Kilsunny Goliath (KSG), Glaslough Judge,Kilsunny Ivan, Ballyaville caradoc.

Remember to like us on Facebook, follow us on twitter and find us on Instagramto keep up to date with all the latest news and events from Kilsunny Herefords.

tReVoR DUDley & FAMIlyKilsunny House, Dovea, thurles, co. tipperary.

Phone: 0504 23461 / 086 3916922 email: [email protected]


G€N€ IR€LAND Bull Breeder of the week- T.J. Rea, Caherdrinna, Mitchelstown, Co.Cork.

G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Bull Breeder Participant’s, TJRea & Michael Clifford with the best breeding pedigreeHereford cow in the herd ‘Sandymount Bell’.

Backround of the herd: The ‘Caherdrinna’ pedigreeHereford herd was established in 2006 through thepurchase of 4 heifers from the ‘Sandymount’ herd of RobertStanley, Graigue, Drom, Templemore, Co.Tipperary.

Maternal Breeding: The herd has an overall replacementindex of €82 (24% reliable), making it a 5 star herd andplacing it in the top 10% of Hereford herds in Ireland.

Top Maternal Cows: The highest rated cow for thereplacement index is also the top breeding cow in the herd.Her name is ‘Sandymount Bell’, bred by Robert Stanley,Drom, Co.Tipperary, she is sired by ‘Sandymount Turley’and is out of a ‘Farney Jerry’ cow. She has a replacementindex value of €117 (25% reliable). This gives her 5 stars andplaces her in the top 10% of the breed for this trait. She hashad 4 great bull calves one year after another, and her lastcalving interval was 343 days.

Key traits of interest: Calving Ease, growth and milk.

Recent Sires used: GSQ (Glaslough Esquire), ERV (ErvieClassic S30) & Caherdrinna King (Meiltron Leisure siredStockbull).

Breeder’s comment: “The dairy farmers that purchase bullsfrom me need a guaranteed easy calving bull. If I lose sightof that trait in my sire selection decisions I can’t expect thosedairy farmers to keep coming back for more – its thatsimple. Although milk & fertility is one of the hallmarks ofthe Hereford breed, one can never become complacent andso joining the Gene Ireland scheme, will hopefully help meto keep these traits in mind when it comes to making mybreeding decisions”.

Sandymount Bell - Sandymount Turley x Farney Jerry

TJ Rea & Michael Clifford view Sandymount Bell


A Brand and a Partnershipto Benefit Consumers and Producers

Foyle Meats at Omagh, Co Fermanagh and the IrishHereford Breed Society established a beef partnershipcalled Certified Hereford in January 2007. The excellenteating quality associated with Hereford coupled with amedium carcase weight giving ideal size retail cuts ensuresthat Foyle Meats is able to market the beef as a premiumquality product.In 2013 the product was rebranded and is now promotedunder the “Glenslieve Hereford” label. Cattle supplies forFoyle at Omagh pre dominantly but not exclusively comefrom the border counties and surrounding hinterland.Steers and heifers should come from Bord Bia QualityAssured Farms be less than 30 months of age and sired bya Hereford bull.The average carcase weight of 280 kg, at conformation classof 0+ and better with an average fat cover of 4L, ensuresthat each beef primal contains an ideal blend of internalmarbling and external fat covering. The expertise of theFoyle Group in sales and marketing and the HerefordSociety assurances of quality and consistency of supply haveresulted in complete customer satisfaction leading toincreased and repeat orders. The team at Foyle has targetednew niche markets in Belgium, Holland, France, Spain andthe UK in addition to Northern Ireland.The ultimate goal of the partnership is to bring the brandright to the top of the recognised beef brands.

Demand for Certified Hereford brandedbeef rockets!One of Belfast’s leading hotels has confirmed that itspatrons just can’t get enough of locally produced Herefordbeef. “We put Hereford branded steaks on to our restaurantmenu some months ago and the response from our clientelewith regard to the eating experience they have enjoyed hasbeen extremely positive,” explained Tony O’Neill, HeadChef in Belfast’s Merchant Hotel. “The beef we are gettingis well matured, extremely uniform in quality and, in my

opinion, represents the consummate eating experience. Themeat is tender, succulent and has a natural taste, which is aunique characteristic of high quality beef.”Tony attributes these qualities to the natural marbling ofHereford beef. “As a result of this, the intramuscular fatdissolves in the cooking process, thereby releasing all thenatural flavours within the meat.”The man responsible for introducing Hereford beef to TonyO’Neill was well known Moira-based meat merchant PeterHannan. Who comes from a beef farming background andhas known for quite some time about the tremendousquality of Hereford Beef. Peter explained that when hebecame aware of the fact that a guaranteed and consistentsupply could be secured, courtesy of the currentarrangements between the Foyle Meat Group at Omagh andthe Certified Hereford Beef Scheme, he jumped at thechance of getting his hands on it.In his opinion there is an almost insatiable demand for thequality of beef produced by Hereford Cattle stating that hecertainly wants to grow the business: the bottleneck is theshortage of certified supply at the present time and is fullyaware that beef farmers are under significant financialpressure. Given this background, he would advise farmersto consider carefully the option of producing Herefordbranded beef.The Certified Hereford Beef Scheme is offering an attractivebonus for all suitable grades of certified cattle. What’s more,the natural qualities of Hereford stock in terms of goodtemperament and easy finishing make for simplermanagement on farm. Peter Hannan concluded by sayingthat: “The key to the reliability and consistency of theproduct is the sourcing of our supply. We know that theanimals are sired by Pedigree registered Hereford bulls andreared to exacting standards of animal health and welfare”.And don’t let anyone say that Peter Hannan is not preparedto back up his own judgement with hard cash. He bid£1,900 to secure the Hereford Champion at Allam’sChristmas Show and Sale 2009.


Cavan/Monaghan Hereford Cattle Producers Win Foyle Valley Carcase Competition Once Again

Not for the first time Monaghan and Cavan producers wereonce again to the fore winning both the first and secondplace at another very successful Foyle Valley Producer ClubAnnual Carcase Competition held at Omagh last week. Withtotal prizes available worth over £3,500 the competitionwas open to all Producer club members and had threeclasses: Hereford Beef, Aberdeen Angus Beef and Beef. Thecompetition was based on two criteria; weight and grade ofthe four animals, with the winners accumulating the highestnumber of points. The competition was open to groups offour animals rather than individuals, as the aim was toreward beef producers who could demonstrate consistencyin a batch of cattle. The quality of cattle throughout thecompetition was exceptional.Winner in the Hereford Carcase Competition was Mr LeslieWaddell from Cloverhill, Stranooden, Co Monaghan; hereceived a cheque for £500 plus a crystal trophy for hisbatch of four quality heifers meeting the spec spot on. Insecond place was Cootehill, Co Cavan farmer Mr TerenceSexton whose batch was again well within the desired spec.The standard of cattle in this category was excellent, makingit a very close competition. Both producers are consistentsuppliers to the “Glenslieve Hereford” brand and part of asteadily growing group of quality producers in the regionachieving premium returns.The Irish Hereford Society in congratulating the winnerscommended Foyle Valley on its continued initiative with the“Glenslieve Hereford” brand focusing on and highlightingthe quality of cattle coming through and the quality that is

required in meeting the high spec of its customers andultimately the consumer.Increased supplies of Hereford cattle are required eachweek to maintain supply of the “Glenslieve Hereford” beefbrand which is so successful for the Foyle group growingweek on week.Substantial premiums are currently available with base plusa bonus of 18 cent for in spec steers and heifers i.e. 240 –400 kg O+, R and U. Base plus 14 cent on O- and O=. Afurther 12 cent bonus applies on a carcase of 280 – 400 kg.In these tough times producers need to secure every centavailable. Contact local agent Eric Humphreys today fordetails and quotation. Animals are assembled for transportto Omagh each week at Ballybay Mart. A significant bonus is also available through Donegal Meatsfor Hereford and Hereford cross bulls under 24 months andunder 400kg.Joint winners of the Beef Carcase Competition were MrMark Hawkes from Omagh, Co Tyrone and Mr Colin Jackfrom Ardstraw, Co Tyrone. Third place was awarded to AJDFarms, Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone.The Aberdeen Angus Carcase Competition was held inconjunction with Aberdeen Angus Quality Beef Ltd (AAQB).Mr Eric love from Ballymoney, Co Antrim. Second placewas awarded to Mr Leslie Dunn and third place to Mr DavidM Lowry, both from Bready, Co Tyrone. The Foyle Food Group would like to thank all their supplierswho took part. The superb display of stock fully reflects thequality of cattle delivered throughout the year.

Alexander & Leslie Waddle, Cloverhill, Stranooden, CoMonaghan, Foyle Valley Hereford Carcase Winners.

Larry Feeney, Irish Herefords; Leslie Waddle, Stranooden, CoMonaghan, Hereford Carcase Competition Winner is presented

with £500 & a crystal trophy by Emma Russell, Foyle FoodGroup and Eric Humphreys Coordinator-Procurement


Huge crowds visit the Hereford Exhibitionat the National Ploughing Championships


L/R: Willie Branagan, Chairman; TimmyO’Sullivan, President IHBS; Eamon Moulds,

Slaney Foods.Lesly Sandes, Field Officer, IHBS, busy at the

Ploughing

The Society and Hereford Prime extend sincere thanks to all thosewho exhibited Hereford cattle at the event.


Ireland’s fastest growing meat brand in the past ninemonths since its launch has been the “DELUXE” IrishHereford Range at German supermarket group Lidl. Suchhas been the demand for the product aged for 14 days onthe bone and a further 14 days for extra maturity giving atotal of 28 days that it has caught the attention of LidlEurope. Given the extraordinary growth in demand for thisaddition to the “Deluxe” range which has exceeded even themost optimistic estimates for a new product launch, supplyhas been a consistent challenge. The market has sufficient capacity to absorb even greaternumbers of cattle each week with the possibility if supplycan be upped the brand can further develop outside Ireland.Irish Hereford beef clearly marked as such now has a shelfpresence in 172 Lidl stores across Ireland a visibility thatcould only be dreamed of a short number of years ago. Lidlhave also made determined efforts to aggressively marketthe product as they know from their own stringent tastetesting and customer feedback that this is a product ofoutstanding quality. Slaney Foods and sister company theLinden Group in Northern Ireland must be commended ontheir production, packaging and distribution of the productand their dedication to excellence right along the foodchain. In their efforts to raise standards further and raiseawareness of quality beef Slaney Foods recently held the€6,000 Slaney Foods QualitySteak Competition which attractedan entry of about 1,000 steers andheifers that met the specificationsfor their brands. Journalist John Shirley takes upthe story “All 1,000 carcases weregiven the meticulous standardSlaney treatment to enhanceeating quality with three carcasesfrom each category selected for thesteak tasting test. In the delightfulcompany of Mary Lacey, captain ofthe three-in-a-row Wexford All-Ireland camogie team, and BillKelly, owner and manager ofKelly’s Hotel in Rosslare, Isampled rib-eye steaks from thenine selected carcases. Thecarcases were identified by anumber. The owners/breederswere not identified until after the

tasting. The steaks were assessed and ranked fortenderness, flavour and overall eating experience. The topHereford steak came from a 26-month-old steer, gradingO+4-, which had a carcase weight of 322.4kg. The supplierwas dairy farmer Noel Maher, from Ballinleenty, CoTipperary. Interestingly, beef eating quality is not linked tocarcase shape. The Lidl Deluxe Irish Hereford Range,supplied from Slaney, has done really well and is largelybased on Herefords from the dairy herd. Slaney Foods'Slaney Valley brand, which is aimed at the catering andrestaurant sector across Europe, is also growing nicely,according to Mr Fanning. He said it is vital that they alwaysdeliver consistent product to customers.” The Secretary of the Irish Hereford Society Larry Feeneyspeaking at the event congratulated Noel Maher winner ofthe Supreme Hereford award and also Hereford winnersGillian & David Hendy, Riverstown, Kildangan,Monasterevin and James Kelliher, Ballybrood, Caherline,Limerick on behalf of the Society. The achievement of thesefarmers was he stated typical of the top class standard ofexcellence aimed at and reached by producers involved inthe Slaney/Lidl/Hereford project.

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The three tender succulent Irish Hereford Steaks from which the winner was selected

Ihad my dream job for one night last week. I partook inthe taster panel for the Slaney Foods Quality SteakCompetition. Yum yum! I have always thought that if

God made anything nicer than a tender juicy beef steak, hekept it for himself.Eating quality is the ultimate test of our beef animals. Yet,as a beef exporting nation, the emphasis on eating qualityhas not always been what it should have been. But I reckonthat, of late, this deficit is being addressed.Then again, there are different perceptions of eating qualityacross the globe. In the western world, where beef is eatenas a standalone item, flavour is really important.As a rule, some fat, especially marbling fat, is perceived toadd flavour to a steak, so much so that in the US, fatcarcases earn a premium.In other countries, chefs add flavour through sauces andcondiments. They want soft, lean beef to carry the saucesand will run a mile from fat.Irish farmers and exporters must cater for all tastes buttraits such as tenderness, juiciness and flavour will alwaysbe winners when promoting our beef.To maximise these assets all sectors of the beef chain –breeders, farmers and processors – need to work inharmony.Good butchers and chefs have always known how to get themost out of their meat. Our large beef exporters are nowharnessing the best meat practices in order to deliverconsistently high eating quality.In many cases, this beef is branded by the supermarket andthe Irish exporter remains anonymous, but in others theexporter is building his or her own brand.

Slaney Foods, along with sister company Linden Foods inNorthern Ireland, supply a Marks and Spencer-brandedproduct, but they are also building brands of their own.They include certified Aberdeen Angus and Hereford beef.They are operated in conjunction with the two breedsocieties. They also have in-house brands Slaney Valley,Slaney Gold and Slaney Rose Veal.The 2013 Slaney Foods Quality Steak Competition attractedan entry of about 1,000 steers and heifers that met thespecifications for the brands.The entries were split into three categories, Angus,Hereford and Slaney Valley.All 1,000 carcases were given the meticulous standardSlaney treatment to enhance eating quality.This includes electrical stimulation, and detailedtemperature control coupled with a huge six weeks of aging.Three carcases from each category were selected for thesteak tasting test.In the delightful company of Mary Lacey, captain of thethree-in-a-row Wexford All-Ireland camogie team, and BillKelly, owner and manager of Kelly’s Hotel in Rosslare, Isampled rib-eye steaks from these nine carcases.The carcases were identified by a number. Theowners/breeders were not identified until after the tasting.The steaks were assessed and ranked for tenderness, flavourand overall eating experience.To be honest, even the lowest ranked steak had my digestivejuices flowing. The Slaney post-slaughter treatment toenhance steak tenderness, flavour, etc., works.The top Hereford steak came from a 26-month-old steer,also grading O+4-, which had a carcase weight of 322.4kg.The supplier was dairy farmer Noel Maher, fromBallinleenty, Co TipperaryFor the record, the top Aberdeen Angus steak came from a26-month-old steer grade O+4-, 348.5kg carcase weightsupplied by Thomas Whelan, Kinnagh, Ballycullane, NewRoss, Co Wexford.The top steak in the Slaney Valley category came from a 20-month-old Charolais cross steer grade R+3=, whichweighed 319kg. This animal was supplied by Gavan Kinch,Kilnahue, Gorey, Co Wexford.Interestingly, beef eating quality is not linked to carcaseshape.Given the right rearing, feeding and post-slaughtertreatment, Slaney Foods beef manager Rory Fanning isconfident that beef from the dairy herd can meet the topeating quality criteria.The Lidl Deluxe Irish Hereford Range, supplied fromSlaney, has done really well and is largely based onHerefords from the dairy herd.Slaney Foods' Slaney Valley brand, which is aimed at thecatering and restaurant sector across Europe, is alsogrowing nicely, according to Mr Fanning. He said it is vitalthat they always deliver consistent product to customers.The steaks in last week's Slaney Foods Quality SteakCompetition were taken from cattle slaughtered in earlyApril.Speaking to the farmer suppliers, it was notable that allwere feeding highish levels of meal during the finishingperiod.


John Shirley:‘I've no beef with qualityof Irish steak aftertasting dream job’


Many studies have looked at factors that contribute to atasty steak. These include -* Age of animal. Older animals that have gone through

a feed deprivation period will have tougher meat. Beeffrom very young animals can be bland;

* Gender. Beef from heifers and steers is of superioreating quality to bull beef;

* Feeding. Grass adds flavour and juiciness to beef andalso enhances health-promoting factors. Meal feedingbefore slaughter can also promote tenderness;

* Post-slaughter hip-bone hanging, electricalstimulation and aging of the meat all promote eatingquality;

* Australian research has shown that docile cattleproduce more tender beef.

For years, farmers got little or no feedback from their beeffactory about consumer acceptability of their cattle. Indeed,when much of our beef was sold to intervention, consumerresponse was not even an issue.This has all changed for the better. The production chainfrom farmer to consumer through the processor is open andtransparent.All links of the chain can work together to enhance theimage and consistency of Irish beef and keep our prime beefprices in the good place that they now enjoy – well ahead ofequivalent prices in Italy and France.

Irish Independent/Farming Independent:John Shirley – 28 May 2013

Eugene Callaghan, Kelly's Hotel prepares the steaks for tastetesting by Judges Bill Kelly, Kelly's Hotel, John Shirley,

Farming Indo and Mary Lacey, Captain Wexford all IrelandCamogie team.

Larry Feeney Hereford Soc. Mary Lacey Judge, SupremeHereford Winner Noel Maher & Elizabeth Dwyer, Back L to REamon Moulds, Slaney Foods, John Shirley, John McDonald,

Slaney Foods.

James Daly Agent Slaney Foods, Larry Feeney Hereford Soc.Mary Lacey, Hereford winner James Kelliher, Back L to R

John Shirley Judge, Eamon Moulds, John McDonaldProcurement Slaney Foods.

Larry Feeney Hereford Soc. Mary Lacey Judge, Herefordwinners Gillian & David Hendy Back L to R Eamon Moulds,Slaney Foods, John Shirley Judge & John McDonald, Slaney

Foods.


Linden Foods expands livestockprogramme into Hereford Beef

Linden Foods, one of the UK’sleading red meat suppliers tomany leading retail and food

service customers, has for the firsttime expanded the Linden LivestockProgramme to include Hereford Beefto meet increasing demand for theproduct.The development follows LindenFoods major contract win inDecember to supply the supermarketchain Lidl with a range of Herefordproducts available under thesupermarket’s Deluxe range,including a premium Northern Irish Hereford specialtyfillet steak, a Northern Irish Hereford sirloin steak andNorthern Irish Hereford Lean Mince Beef which are allavailable across Lidl’s 36 stores in Northern Ireland.The new Hereford products are aged on the bone for 14 daysand matured for a total of 28 days to offer meat that istender and succulent and has more marbling leading tobetter flavour.Frank Foster, Supply Chain Manager with Linden Foodssaid: “The Linden Livestock programme, one of the first ofits kind in the industry, is an initiative that ensures localfamers can supply Linden Foods with exactly what we need.The expansion of the programme into Hereford beef willensure we can meet the growing demand for qualityNorthern Irish Hereford beef for an increasingly discerninglocal market.”He said: “While there has never been more focus on theprovenance of our meat, the Linden Livestock Programmeprovides a fully integrated supply chain ensuring locallyreared Hereford beef is fully traceable and by continuing towork closely with Northern Irish farmers we can also ensureit is sustainable both for farmers and consumers.”Farmer Ramsay Stewart, a dairy farmer from Stewartstown,County Tyrone is one of a growing number of farmerscommitted to supplying Linden Livestock with HerefordBull calves. He has farmed for more than 25 years and lastyear purchased a pedigree Hereford bull. He says:“Hereford cattle offer high quality marbled beef andexcellent flavour. I’m delighted to be part of Linden’slivestock scheme which enables me to farm this increasinglypopular breed and provide fully traceable meat as part ofLinden Foods’ quality assured integrated supply chain.”Lucia Christy, Project Manager with Lidl Northern Irelandsaid: “The introduction of the Deluxe Hereford meat rangeincluding the Northern Irish Hereford Fillet Steaks, theNorthern Irish Hereford Sirloin Steaks and Northern IrishHereford Lean Beef Mince has met the demands of our

customers for greater choice in theirweekly grocery shopping. LindenFoods has been supplying Lidl withquality products for some time nowand the addition of the Hereford beeflines is testament to the quality andrange of the products we know theyprovide.”The Linden Livestock Programme wasoriginally established in 2008 toensure a strong and sustainable supplyof mainly Friesian and AberdeenAngus livestock to the business. Nowthe Programme has expanded to

include a network of eight calf rearing units across NorthernIreland to rear calves to 12 weeks of age which then pass onto specialist beef finishers to be finished using a number ofdifferent finishing systems, ranging from intensive cerealfinishing to extensive grass based finishing.

Linden Foods launch Deluxe IrishHereford burger in LIDL in timefor barbeque season

Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meatprocessors, has developed a new Irish Hereford burger nowavailable across all Lidl stores in Northern Ireland in timefor the summer barbeque season.In response to consumer demand for a more premiumburger, the new product is available under thesupermarket’s Deluxe range.Catherine Hunter, Retail Account Manager, Linden Foodssaid: “We are delighted to continue to develop our businesswith Lidl with the launch of this new Deluxe Irish Herefordburger. Consumers are demanding high quality, locally -


sourced meat at affordableprices and this is exactlywhat we deliver for Lidl.The Hereford burger is theideal addition to ourexisting range of Herefordproducts as we move intothe summer barbequeseason.”Lucia Christy from LidlNorthern Ireland said:“The Deluxe Herefordrange has been incrediblypopular with ourcustomers - they recognise its superior quality and flavorand we predict the new Hereford burger will be just as biga hit - a must for any summer barbeque.”Complementing the new Hereford burger will be two newflavoured burgers that Linden Foods and Lidl have workedtogether to develop - Irish Cheddar and Onion beef burgerand Irish Peppered beef burger. These new productinnovations will also be part of the Deluxe Hereford rangeand offer Lidl customers even more variety and choice andare available now in Lidl Northern Ireland stores.Linden Foods won a contract with Lidl at the end of last yearto supply the chain of grocery stores with a number of newproduct lines under its Deluxe range, including a premium

Northern IrishHereford specialtyfillet steak, aNorthern IrishHereford sirloinsteak and NorthernIrish Hereford LeanMince Beef.Linden Foods’ Here-ford products, areaged on the bone for14 days and maturedfor a total of 28 days,to offer meat that is

tender and succulent and has more marbling leading tobetter flavor.In addition to the Hereford product lines, Linden Foodsalready supply product lines to Lidl under the Heat, Eat andEnjoy range which include; Hunters BBQ Chicken; ItalianStyle Meatballs with Arrabiata Sauce; Fully Loaded Burgerwith Bacon and Cheese; Succulent Garlic and Herb ChickenBreast Strips; Aromatic Chili Chicken Breast Strips;Somerset Style Pork Fillet Medallions; Delicious Pork LoinSteaks with Toffee Apple Butter; and Moroccan StyleChicken.Lidl displayed its full range of products supplied by LindenFoods at the Balmoral Show in May 2013.

The Winning Team

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MARTIN MURPHY & FAMILYToureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary. Tel. 061-378445 086-1072847

Toureenbrien Una- with Una Murphy and KillianO’Malley.

Winner of 3 First Prizes inSummer Shows 2013including the JuniorHereford Class at Limerick.


Robert Prendiville - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. MeathPaul crosson - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. MeathBrendan Swan - Teagasc, Crops, Environment and Land Use Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. WexfordPadraig French - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Summary • Early maturing calves account for 25% of calves born

from the national dairy herd. • Blueprints for these production systems are focused on

low input pasture based production.• Approximately 42% heifers and 36% of male animals

generated from the dairy herd are greater than 24 and30 months of age at slaughter, respectively.

• Current research is examining various finishingstrategies for heifers and steers from low input pasturebased production systems ensuring continuous supplyof beef throughout the year.

• Results presented indicate that the production systemsunder investigation are profitable and that life timegain from grazed grass is a critical component of this.

Introduction Currently, approximately 60% of dairy cows are bred todairy sires with theremainder bred to beefsires. This represents anincrease in the proportionof dairy sires and is largelyattributed to the abolitionof milk quotas in 2015. Itis anticipated that dairyproduction systems willcontinue to be seasonal,where the majority ofcalves will be born inspring. The early maturingbeef breeds, AberdeenAngus and Hereford, arethe more desired beefbreeds used by dairyfarmers due to their easeof calving and short

gestation traits. Over 80 per cent of the Aberdeen Angusand Hereford calves from Holstein-Friesian cows are bornbetween February and May (Figure 1). Most of the early maturing beef breeds used on the dairyherd achieve a commercially acceptable level of carcassfatness at a young age and are therefore, suitable forsystems of production which are grass based producingsaleable carcasses at relatively low slaughter weight.Typically, early maturing dairy male calves are finished assteers while heifers are finished off pasture at the end ofthe second grazing season or retained for breeding in thesuckler herd. These early maturing dairy calf to beefsystems are sustainable in that performance is optimisedfrom grazed pasture.

Figure 1: Proportion of Aberdeen Angus and Herefordcalves born per month to dairy cows.

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Previously, Keane et al. (2009) described the performanceof early maturing crossbred animals from the dairy herd(both heifers and steers) based on research carried out atTeagasc, Grange. These systems focused on low inputpasture based production. A 19-month production systemwas identified for early maturing spring born crossbredheifers slaughtered off pasture at the end of the secondgrazing season. Lifetime concentrate supplementationwas 250 kg per head. Live weight at slaughter was 460 kgand carcass weight was 235 kg, respectively. The earlymaturing spring born steers were slaughtered at 22months of age. These animals were housed at the end ofthe second grazing season and finished over an 84 dayperiod. Live weight at slaughter was 570 kg and carcassweight was 295 kg. Concentrate input during the finishingperiod was 420 kg per head (5 kg of concentrates plussilage ad-libitum) with a total lifetime concentrate inputof 670 kg per head. Currently, approximately 20% of earlymaturing heifers are slaughtered from 18 to 21 months ofage while 42% are greater than two years of age at thetime of slaughter (McHugh, personal communication).Similarly, 26% of early maturing male cattle areslaughtered at 22 to 25 months of age while 36% aregreater than 30 months at slaughter (McHugh, personalcommunication). Such systems greatly reduce thestocking rate potential of the farm and increase the costsof production. A number of products (Hereford Prime and CertifiedAngus) are currently on the market which capitalise onthe perceived eating quality traits of animals from thesebreeds within pre-defined carcass weight, age and fatnessspecifications. Since early 2011 Teagasc have developed ajoint research programme with ABP Food Group,Certified Irish Angus, Irish Hereford Prime, the IrishAngus Cattle Society Ltd. and the Irish Hereford BreedSociety to optimise the production of these systems bydeveloping technologies for each of the key stakeholdersinvolved, including the beef bull breeder, the dairy farmer,the beef farmer and the meat processor.

Current research at Johnstown CastleIn spring 2011, the early maturing dairy calf to beef studywas established at the Johnstown Castle research farm.The aim of the research was to provide greater insight intothe potential of these breeds from low input pasture basedproduction systems. The study at theJohnstown Castle research farm is relativelysmall scale but will be repeated over multipleyears, providing a clearer insight into themerits of alternative early maturing dairycrossbred production systems. Detailed animal performance results fromJohnstown Castle have been presented via anumber of forums in recent times: TeagascOpen Day, update in the Irish GrasslandAssociation newsletter, etc. The responsefrom industry from the first year of the studysuggests there is considerable interest in earlymaturing dairy calf to beef productionsystems. Projected animal performance and

profitability of the production systems were presented at aTeagasc Open Day in October 2012. However, resultsfrom the first cycle of calves have now been complete.Hence, the objective of this paper is to describe theproduction systems that are being evaluated and outlinepreliminary economic analysis, to provide an indication ofthe profitability of these early maturing dairy calf to beefproduction systems.

Current study and preliminary economicanalysisA total of 128 early maturing dairy crossbred calves wereassembled for the study. Sixty-four February born calveswere purchased in early March, 32 males (16 Angus and16 Hereford) and 32 females (16 Angus and 16 Hereford).An additional 64 April born calves, identical in breakdownto that purchased in March, were purchased in lateApril/early May. Varying production systems weregenerated by adjusting the age at slaughter for Februaryand April born heifers and steers (Figure 2). Theobjectives of the experiment were to establish systems ofproduction that are profitable to producers andmarketable for processors while ensuring continuoussupply of high value product to the marketplace. Lowinput pasture based systems are the focal point for allproduction systems investigated. Performance resultsfrom the calves purchased in the first year of the threeyear study are presented. Calves were supplemented atpasture during the first grazing season receiving 1 kg perhead daily. During the first winter good quality grasssilage was offered in addition to a further 1.5 kg per headdaily.The economic analysis undertaken is based on thebiological (animal performance) data generated at theJohnstown Castle research farm. Variable costs includingmilk replacer, fertilizer, contractor charges, medical andveterinarian, silage and reseeding, fixed costs (machinerymaintenance and running costs, farm maintenance, car,telephone, electricity and insurance) and sales values werebased on actual system inputs and outputs where possibleand evaluated on current prices (Table 1). Live weight andcarcass performance levels are presented in Table 2.Sensitivity analysis was also carried out on the keyvariables (concentrate price and beef price) to assess theimpact of fluctuations in profitability.


Results from heifer production systemsEach finishing system contained 16 animals. Of the 32February born heifers, the first 16 animals (8 Angus and 8Herefords) were slaughtered in September at 19 monthsof age. The remaining February born heifers wereslaughtered in November at 21 months of age thusproviding data for a further two months finishing. Bothheifers in 19 and 21 month production systems wereslaughtered off pasture. Animals received 2.5 kg ofconcentrates per day for 60 days pre-slaughter. Thephysical performance of the Aberdeen Angus and theHereford production systems were similar and so, for thepurposes of presentation, are integrated from hereon.Heifers in the 19 month production system were 454 kg atslaughter yielding a carcass of 228 kg. Live weight andcarcass weight for heifers in the 21 month productionsystem were 471 kg and 238 kg, respectively. Carcassconformation for heifers in both production systems werepredominately ‘O=’ with carcass fat classes of 3-/=.The April born heifers also had two ages at slaughter. Thefirst group were slaughtered in November at 19 monthsfollowing supplementation of 2.5 kg concentrates for thefinal 60 days at pasture. The remaining animals werehoused and finished on silage ad-libitum with 5 kg ofconcentrates per day. These animals were slaughtered inJanuary at 21 months of age. April born heifers in the 19month production system had a live weight at slaughter of465 kg yielding a carcass weight of 234 kg. The heifers inthe 21 month production system had a live weight andcarcass weight of 501 kg and 249 kg, respectively. Carcassconformation for heifers in both production systems werepredominately ‘O=’ with carcass fat classes of 3-/+.

Economic outcomesThe economics of the production systems based onprofitability per head are presented in Table 3. For theFebruary born heifers finished at 19 months of age totalvariable costs were €417 per head and thus, gross marginwas €331 per head. By delaying the slaughter date by twomonths, beef price reduced slightly (sinceNovember prices are historically lower thanSeptember prices) and carcass output perhead increased by 10 kg. Taken together,these differences increased gross marginper head slightly (€13). Net margin per headfollowed from the gross margin results withthe 21 month system returning a slightlyhigher margin than the 19 month system. The total variable costs associated withproduction for the April born heifersslaughtered at 19 months of age (inNovember) were €370. This resulted in agross margin of €399. By leaving theanimals at pasture until the end of thegrazing season and finishing the cattleindoors at 21 months of age over a 90 dayperiod, beef price was greater and theconcentrate input requirements increasedby 150 kg per head (€45 per head).Although gross margin per head was greater

(by €29), the greater housing requirements of the 21month system (slaughtered in January) increased capitalcosts for this system relative to the earlier finished 19month system. Thus, net margin per head was greater forthe 19 month system. Results from steer production systemsConsistent with the heifer production systems, the steerswere either February or April born and had two ages atslaughter. The first group of February born steers wereslaughtered off pasture with 2.5 kg of concentratesupplementation in November at 21 months of age. Theremainder of the February born steers were housed andfinished indoors on silage ad-libitum with 5 kg ofconcentrate supplementation per day. These animals wereslaughtered in January. Live weight and carcass weight of533 kg and 277 kg, respectively, were achieved for steersin the 21 month production system. February born steersfinished at 23 months of age were housed after the secondseason at pasture and finished indoors on silage ad-libitum and 5 kg of concentrate supplementation. Liveweight at slaughter was 581 kg and a carcass weight of 293kg was achieved. Carcass conformation for steers in bothproduction systems were predominately ‘O=/ O+’ withcarcass fat classes of 3-/=.Late born steers also had two slaughter dates. The firstgroup were housed in November after the second seasonat pasture and finished at 21 months of age on silage ad-libitum plus 5 kg of concentrates. These animals wereslaughtered in January and were 545 kg live weight atslaughter. Carcass weight for these steers was 270 kg. Thefinal group were housed and stored over the secondwinter on a silage only diet. These animals were turnedout to pasture for a third season and were slaughtered inJune at 26 months of age. Live weight at slaughter was606 kg and a carcass weight of 315 kg was achieved.Carcass conformation for steers in both productionsystems were predominately ‘O=/ O+’ with carcass fatclasses of 3=/+.


Economic findingsThe economics of the production systems based onprofitability per head are presented in Table 3. Totalvariable costs for the February born steer slaughtered at21 months of age were €448 resulting in a gross margin of€419 per head. By retaining the animals for a further twomonths, finishing indoors on grass silage andconcentrates, sales and concentrate costs per headincreased (by €155 and €91, respectively). Livestock salestypically benefit from a beef price rise at this time of theyear. Gross margin per head was similar for both systems,however, capital costs were greater for the 23 monthsystem (requiring an indoor finishing period) andtherefore, there was a net margin advantage of €100 perhead in favour of the 21 month system. Similarly, there were substantial differences in theeconomics of the April born steer systems, however, inthis case the advantage was in favour of the systemsfinishing at the older age with beef price rise againfavouring the later finish system. Both systems required asecond indoor winter feeding period with the steersslaughtered in January finished indoors on silage ad-libitum and 5 kg of concentrates and the steers destinedfor grass based finishing stored on silage only. Steersslaughtered at 26 months of age achieved heavier carcassweights with lower concentrate requirements. Indeed,approximately 75% of the slaughter weight was achievedfrom grazed grass as opposed to 55% for the 21 monthsystem. Consequently, gross margin per head wassignificantly greater for the 26 month system relative tothat achieved in the indoor system. Fixed costs weresimilar and thus, net margin also followed this same trendwith the 26 month system having a net margin per headmore than three times that of the 21 month system.

Producer group bonus paymentsThe bonus payments from the producer groups make asignificant contribution to the economics of theproduction systems. The bonus payments for the earlymaturing heifers are €60 per head approximately.Similarly, the production systems for the steers increasesignificantly. There is a large differential in bonuspayment for the steers due to the seasonality of the bonusstructure for the Angus. The bonus payments range from€68 to €95 per head. The impact of the bonus scheme aspaid for the animals slaughtered in the Johnstown Castleproject are presented in Table 3.

Herbage productionA key element of profitable dairy calf to beef systems isthe efficient utilisation of grazed grass. Each system has adifferent requirement for herbage per head ranging from2.3 t DM for the 19 month heifer systems to 4.3 t DM forthe 26 month steer system. At a stocking rate of 200 kgorganic N per hectare and assuming excellent levels of

grass utilisation, the farm would need to grow 10.1 tDM/ha and 11.6 t DM per ha for each system, respectively.At 225 kg organic N per hectare this rises to 11.3 and 13.0t DM/ha, respectively. Thus, the capacity of the farm togrow grass will largely dictate the stock carrying potentialof the farm.

ConclusionThe finishing systems are presented from the first cycle ofcalves from the research study being carried out atJohnstown Castle, the aim of which is to establishsustainable systems of production for early maturingheifers and steers that are profitable to producers andresult in a high value product that is continuouslyavailable to the marketplace. Current results indicate thatoptimum animal performance was achieved across allproduction systems, yielding adequate carcass weights,conformation scores and fat classes across all systems.The economic appraisal suggests that there weresubstantial differences in gross between the systems. Inparticular, achieving a high proportion of total life timegain from grazed grass is critical.

AcknowledgementsFinancial support from ABP Food Group, Irish HerefordPrime, Certified Irish Angus, the Irish Hereford BreedSociety and Irish Angus Cattle Society is gratefullyappreciated. The authors also wish to acknowledge thediligent work carried out by the Johnstown Castle staff.

ReferencesBord Bia. (2013). Cattle throughput graphs 2000-2012.http://www.bordbia.ie/industryservices/Archive/cattle/Pages/Throughput.aspx. Keane M.G., E.G. O’Riordan and P. O’Kiely. 2009. Dairy calf tobeef production systems. McHugh, N. 2013. personal communication

Table 1. Assumptions of the model.

Calf price (€/head)

Milk replacer (€/t) 2200

Calf ration (€/t) 350

Finishing ration (€/t) 300

Silage (€/t) 27

Straw (€/t) 80

Vet callout fee (€/callout) 70

Vet meds per calf (€/calf) 15

Beef price (c/kg for R3) 450


Table 2. Performance results from the production systems.

Heifers SteersMonth of birth February April February AprilAverage daily gain (kg/d)First season at pasture 0.82 0.79 0.92 0.78First winter 0.76 0.71 0.75 0.67Second season at pasture 0.78 0.74 0.82 0.78Indoor finishing - 1.01 0.98 1.11Second winter - - - 0.43Third season - - - 1.28

Month of slaughter Sept Nov Nov Jan Nov Jan Jan JuneAge at slaughter (mo) 19 21 19 21 21 23 21 26Live weight 454 471 465 501 533 581 545 606Carcass weight 228 238 234 249 277 293 270 315Conformation score O= O= O+ O+ O= O+ O= O+Fat class 3- 3= 3- 3+ 3- 3= 3= 3+

Table 3. Economics of the production systems under investigation (€/hd unless stated).

Heifers SteersMonth of birth February April February AprilSlaughter age (mo) 19 21 19 21 21 23 21 26

Beef price (c/kg)1 424 416 421 446 411 441 437 460

RevenueLivestock sales 965 991 986 1112 1141 1296 1178 1449Less purchases 217 217 217 217 273 273 273 273Net income 748 774 769 895 867 1023 905 1176

Concentrates 170 170 141 186 172 263 237 160Milk replacer 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57Hay 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Grazed grass 67 84 71 75 90 79 66 97Grass silage 40 35 21 64 42 105 92 151Vet & med 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 45Other 38 38 35 41 43 51 48 50Total variable costs 417 430 370 467 448 599 545 564

Gross margin (€/hd) 331 344 399 428 419 424 360 613Gross margin (€/hd;incl. QAS and bonus payments) 415 450 502 520 542 528 460 745

Net margin (€/hd)2 169 182 237 161 257 157 93 346Net margin (€/hd;incl. QAS and bonus payments) 253 288 340 253 380 261 193 478

Number of animal units3 per ha at different stocking intensities200 organic N 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.0 2.2225 organic N 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.4 3.4 3.0 3.4 2.5

Sensitivity analysis on a per head basisConcentrate price (+/- €10/t fresh) 4.80 4.60 4.00 5.30 4.90 7.50 8.10 4.70Beef price (+/- 10c/kg) 22.80 23.80 23.40 24.90 27.70 29.40 27.00 31.50

1 Actual price received depends on date of sale (i.e. seasonality effects) and carcass grading assuming a base price of €4.50/kg carcass.2 Fixed costs include depreciation and interest on buildings/facilities and overheads.3 An animal unit represents a calf through to slaughter.

by Allendale National, Sire of the Year 2009

Kye Sheila 596 from the herd of PadraigMcGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon hasbeen selected as the 2013 RDS HerefordChampion of Champions. Much of her showcareer has centred on the summer andautumn of 2013. Born in November 2011she took to the catwalk when just eighteenmonths old and has caused quite a stir andturned many heads in the interim. Fromeast to west across the country judges weresmitten by her charms awarding her the tophonours in a total of six Supreme HerefordChampionships including the national atTullamore where international judge AledJones of the internationally renownedDendor Hereford herd in Wales had nohesitation in tapping her forward andpresenting her with her sash.

Her sire Steil Gerard is bred by MrMcGrath’s near neighbour JJ McCormack,Tulsk and is current herd sire at the Trillickherd of JJ Farrell for whom he has siredseveral prizewinners including the top price €7,100Trillick Governor at Tullamore in March 2013. One of anumber of successful Churchill Storm V583 sons he waspurchased by Mr Farrell at Roscommon followingcompletion of test at the Tully performance test centre.

Sheila’s dam Kye Paula 1st is sired by Yarram PompeiiV055 and out of the homebred Kye Spot 18th a LisnabinJovial daughter. There is in the pedigree Sheila 596 adouble cross of Jovial the very successful CH 3223 VisaET 57X son bred at Lisnabin by the late DJD Purdon alifetime member of the RDS and former President,Chairman and council member of the Irish HerefordBreed Society.

The Kye herd has been to the forefront in producing topHereford genetics in the Connaught region for half acentury. The 2012 RDS Champion of Champions andRUAS Balmoral Champion Kye Rodge 553 was also bredbred by the McGrath family before being purchased atTullamore where he was Reserve Champion by currentowner Coote Geelan before going on to greater honours atBalmoral.

The whole McGrath family have been elated during theseason with Championship photos flying back and forth

through cyberspace to those members of the family inAustralia missing out on the action and celebration.

Congratulations to all involved.


Hereford RDSChampion of Champions

Award 2013

Minister for Agriculture & The Marine, Simon Coveney TD andMatthew Dempsey, RDS President, making the presentation to Padraig

McGrath.


Future of Herefords AssuredCongratulations and best wishes to DrMervyn Parr on successfully completinghis PhD. One the younger well educatedgeneration of Hereford breeders comingalong the future of the Society and thebreed is assured with such talentavailable to it.Mervyn current chairman of the SouthLeinster Branch of the Society is son ofHenry & Heather Parr, Tourtane House,Clogh, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. He is with dad Henry a regular exhibitoron the summer show circuit with cattlefrom the successful Tourtane Herdregularly featuring amongst theprizewinners. Commercial Herefordcross cattle from the herd have alsobeen exhibited on the Society’s stand atthe National Ploughing Championships.Mervyn carried out his PhD throughTeagasc and UCD under the WalshFellowship programme. The WalshFellowship is the umbrella name forpostgraduate students carrying outMasters or PhD programmes. The

programme was successfully completedin Athenry in August 2012.Dr Parr has worked with some of themost renowned individuals in IrishAgricultural Research at Teagasc. Thefollowing learned articles may beaccessed through the internet atwww.researchgate.comArticle: Effects of systemicprogesterone during the early lutealphase on the availabilities of aminoacids and glucose in the bovine uterinelumen. Michael P Mullen, Fuller W Bazer,Guoyao Wu, Mervyn H Parr, AlexanderC O Evans, Mark A Crowe, Michael GDiskin.Article: Alterations in systemicconcentrations of progesterone duringthe early luteal phase affect RBP4expression in the bovine uterus.Michael P Mullen, Niamh Forde,Mervyn H Parr, Michael G Diskin,Dermot G Morris, Jarlath E Nally,Alexander C O Evans, Mark A Crowe.

Article: Proteomic characterization ofhistotroph during the preimplantationphase of the oestrous cycle in cattle.Michael P Mullen, Giuliano Elia, MarlHilliard, Mervyn H Parr, Michael GDiskin, Alex C O Evans, Mark A Crowe.

Dr. Mervyn Parr pictured at his graduation

Kilronan HerefordsConsistently Breeding Quality Since 1980

we use 100% AI on all our females selecting the very best sires available.Sires used for 2013 breeding season include: Kilronan Hosea, Bowmont Storm, Glaslough esquire, trillick

Best and Smithston Darby.the best of luck to John leahy, listowel on the purchase of Kilronan lola, layla and Kendra to form his new

pedigree herd.Also the best of luck to Mick culkeen and family in tuam with the purchase of Kilronan Katja and Kapri to

form their new pedigree herd.

Daniel & Karen lehaneKilronan, Dunmanway, co. cork. tel. 087 681 5881 & 023 885 6477

left:Kilronan lolaSire: Kilronan Hosea(KHo)

Right:Kilronan Gloria

Sire: Kilronan Hosea(KHo)


Benefit of Genomics

in Beef Cattle

by Matthew McClure, PhD. Geneticist ICBF

The use of genomics over the past 5 years has greatlyimpacted the dairy industry world-wide. Whiletraditionally one had to invest 4-5 years into a young bullto get an accurate picture of his breeding values based onhis progeny’s performance, with genomics one can predictan animal’s breeding value soon after birth with highaccuracy. The use of genomics to identify top sires earlyhas resulted in an estimated 50% improvement in thegenetic progress of dairy cattle. Recently the sameprocess has been applied to dairy heifers, thus allowing afarmer to select the top replacement heifers. This year theBeef Genomics Scheme will provide Ireland with thenecessary foundation to begin applying the power ofgenomics to the beef industry.

Once genomic breeding values for beef cattle are availablea farmer would be able to genotype his potentialreplacement heifers and bulls and quickly identify thepredicted top and bottom performers. Imagine thebenefits of being able use genomics to identify the heifersthat will be easy calvers and produce progeny with highslaughter weights.

While the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) won’tbe able to provide genomic breeding values for beef cattlethis year there a few benefits a beef farmer can access in2014 by having his animal genotyped on the IDB chip.

(1) Pedigree verification. A genotyped animal canhave its pedigree verified as long as the parents havea genotype. Using genotypes ICBF can even predictan animal’s sire as long as the sire was genotyped. Averified pedigree can help avoid accidentalinbreeding and allow for a pedigree based breedingvalue to be estimated.

(2) Microsatellite imputation. Microsatellitemarkers have successfully been used for parentageverification in cattle over the past few decades.Currently the industry is moving to the use ofgenotypes for parental verification as they are moreaccurate and powerful. Instead of having toseparately obtain, and pay for, a microsatellite

marker profile, ICBF is able to impute (or infer) ananimal’s microsatellite profile from the genotype.With this microsatellite imputation an animal onlyhas to be genotyped once. In 2013 alone this processensured that €140,000 was saved by not having todo a microsatellite analysis.


(3) Genetic disease carrier identification. Whileonly a small number of causative mutations areknown for genetic diseases, it is currently thoughtthat every living animal is a carrier for some geneticdisease and genes. The current IDB chip used inIreland can identify an animal’s carrier status for afew diseases, such as Hypotrichosis, and genes suchas myostatin, although additional royalty fees will berequired for some diseases and major genes. Thenext version of the IDB chip, due late spring, willanalyse even more genetic diseases. With thisinformation one can identify if any cow or bull inyour herd is a carrier for a genetic disease. With thisinformation you can then ensure that it is not matedto a carrier animal. In this manner you can still usethe best genetics for your herd while minimizinggenetic disease risk. This would be especially helpfulfor any lethal genetic disease as it would remove theeconomic impact of a calf dying from the disease.

(4) Breed composition. ICBF has IDB genotype dataon thousands of animals that are representative of allIrish breeds. As each has a unique genotype profileICBF is able to identify an animal’s breedcomposition. Just as all black cattle are from anAngus sire, nor are all partial white faced cattle fromHereford sires. ICBF is able to analyse an animal’sIDB genotype and be able to determine if it purebredor one of its parents was a purebred.

(5) Traceability. Each animal’s DNA is unique, andeach animal’s IDB genetic profile is also unique. Ifan animal is genotyped at birth there is fulltraceability of every tissue or meat sample directlyback to the animal. The genotype could be used toverify that a stolen animal was yours or that theexcellent steak served at a restaurant came from yourfarm.

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October Sale -selling at €3400.

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cill cormaic Kasper (sold to Dovea Genetics)Sire: cill cormaic lotto by Ballinphraise Brandy

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Main Sire: cedar liam, so far is siring calves of low birth weights, light boned at birthand thicken well after a few weeks. His first two bulls have been sold in pedigree herds.Best of luck to Ted O’Sulliavn “Furaleigh Herd”, and Michael Morrison “Castlerichard

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Carrefour has announced that it has begun to exclusivelystock a selection of premium Irish Hereford Primeproducts in three of its Milan outlets.Representing the first time that Irish Hereford Prime hasbeen available in the Italian market, the selectedCarrefour stores, located at the Centro CommercialeCarosello in Carugate, Viale Milanofiori in Assago and theCentro Commerciale Brianza in Letante, are stocking IrishHereford Prime Rump Heart, Sirloin Steak and Bone-inSirloin. The three selected cuts reflect the high-quality, premiumnature of the range, and have been selected for particularMilan stores based on Irish Hereford Prime’s increasingbrand prominence in Southern Europe. The availability of these products in Milan Carrefouroutlets coincided with the appearance of Irish HerefordPrime on Masterchef Italia 2013 for a special beef-focusedepisode aired on St. Stephens Day.

Carrefour retail chain is thesecond largest retail chain inthe world in terms of revenue,and boasts over a thousandseparate stores acrossEurope, Latin America, theCaribbean and the MiddleEast.


Irish Hereford Prime launchedin the Italian market withCarrefour retail chain

Irish Hereford Prime Launch Nationwideat Supervalu Stores & Beyond

Irish Hereford Prime beef was launched in Supervalustores nationwide under the Signature Tastes PremiumRange in early November 2013Irish Hereford Prime began slaughtering its first cattlewith the Kepak Group in October 2013 for theMusgraves owned Supervalu Stores. The four Kepakplants are located in Watergrasshill, Co. Cork, Clonee,Co. Meath, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath and Athleague,Co. Roscommon.Irish Hereford Prime was chosen as the beef for theTaste of London to be presented by the Savoy Hotel. UKChef Heston Blumental has also listed Irish HerefordPrime in his new restaurant in London as has the newlyopened restaurant in the Chard building (tallest building

in London).Irish Hereford Prime beef is currently available inIreland in all good restaurants and hotels through thePallas food distribution networkIrish Hereford Prime Beef is also on the market as apremium product in retail and food service across theEU and beyond most recently on the shelves of theCarrefour retail chain.Current trials taking place in Johnstown Castle inconjunction with Teagasc and ABP on producing HEXsteers and heifers bred from the dairy herd are veryencouraging. The expansion in this area is vital to thesupply chain as demand for Irish Hereford Prime beef isat record levels.

DEVERELLS HEREFORD & MORE(formerly Farm Factory Direct) launched their brandnew store in November 2013 at the Tanyard, Tullamore,Co. Offaly stocking a full range of Irish Hereford Primebeef, Offaly Lamb and many more artisan products.

Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 6pm.Contact 057-9329405 or find them on Facebook forfurther information.


John Hayes former Munster, Ireland &Lions Rugby player is now an IrishHereford Prime Ambassador.John who is a Hereford farmer for manyyears is now working to promote IrishHereford Prime throughout Ireland visitingmany restaurants around the country.

Pictured with Ross Lewis from the Michelin starredrestaurant Chapter One in Dublin.

Irish Hereford Prime Ambassador

RTÉ 2fm's Ryan Tubridy donned an auctioneer's hatand took up a gavel to auction off his bovine namesake,'Tubridy the Calf', at Dungarvan Cattle Mart, Co.Waterford. The sale of the black whitehead to thewinning bidder, John 'The Bull' Hayes, bidding onbehalf of the “Fire” Restaurant and Irish Hereford Primefetched a whopping €5,500.

Speaking about theauction, Tubridy said: "Ihad bonded with mynamesake 'Tubridy theCalf' over recent weeksbut, you know what theysay: 'If you lovesomething, set it free'! Inall seriousness, though,I'm delighted that thesale of the calf and theother animals at theauction has raised thesemuch-needed funds forYoughal Cancer Support

Group. The total amount raised from the auctionreached in excess of €40,000.Other animals auctioned at the charity cattle auctionincluded calves named after, and auctioned off

personally by, RTÉ One's Today presenter MauraDerrane, RTÉ Radio 1's Mooney reporter BrendaDonohue and John Kenny from D'unbelievablesamongst others.

Herefords and Youghal Cancer SupportGroup at the NPCThe Youghal Cancer Support Group did a fundraiser onthe Hereford stand during the ploughing match with thefamous Tubrity/Fire calf. The fundraiser was guess theweight of Tubrity/Fire and he weighed in at 350KG.Winners were James Ormond Castlellis, The Balla,Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. First prize was €300 andJames donated his prize back to the Youghal cancersupport group. Pauric Geoghegan Tiernea LettermoreCo Galway won 2ndPrize of a €300Voucher for BallymaloeCookery School.Patrick BrackenRaheen Geashill CoOffaly won 3rd Prize of€100. €5000 wasraised at the event forthe Youghal CancerSupport Group.

Hereford Prime & the “Fire” Restaurant at the Mansion Housepurchase “Tubridy the Calf”

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Around theShows . . . . .

NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW TULLAMORESUNDAY AUGUST 11th 2013Judge: Mr Aled Jones, Dendor Herd, Wales, UKRing Stewards: Mr D Collins & Ms L Sandes

National Supreme & Female Champion:Kye Sheila 596, DOB: 3rd Nov 2011, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Paula 1. Owner: Padraig McGrath.

National Reserve Supreme and Reserve Female Champion:Moyclare Rose 22, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy

National Male Champion:Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530, DOB: 12th Apr 2009, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady. Owner: ValLedwith.

National Reserve Male Champion:Knockmountagh Chief, DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina. Owners:Eamon & John McKiernan.

National Heifer Calf Champion:Moyclare Rose 22, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy

National Bull Calf Champion:Knockmountagh Chief, DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina. Owners:Eamon & John McKiernan.

National Hereford Cow, In-calf or with her own natural calf at foot, born on/before 30.06.10:1. Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 574, DOB: 13th Mar 2010, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R51 Sydney Gem.

Owner: Sean McKiernan.2. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525, DOB: 26TH Sept 2006, s. Doonbiddle Hustler, d. Dorepoll 1 H.L. Duchess. Owner:

Matthew Goulding.3. Appel 1 Mollie, DOB: 12th Mar 2009, s. Udel 1 Webb Ellis, d. Aherlow Julie. Owners: F & J Appelbe.4. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond, DOB: 15th Dec 2007, s. Trillick Best, d. Kilmanjoro 1 Zara. Owner: Mervyn Parr.5. Drumboy Noeleen, DOB: 25th Dec 2005, s. Balleen Generator 6th, d. Lislaughtin Piscies 10th. Owner: Sean

Kilrane.


National Hereford Cow or Heifer born between 01.07.2010 and 30.06.2011:1. Tullaha Primrose, DOB: 7th Sept 2010, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d. Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan.2. Springvilla Miriam, DOB: 2nd Sept 2010, s. Carhuefree Prince, d. Ballyville Alberta. Owner: Tom Roycroft.3. Grianan Orange K589, DOB: 3rd Mar 2011, s. Grianan Highflyer ET, Grianan Orange 409. Owner: Mervyn

Parr.4. Tourtanepoll 1 Sara, DOB: 31st Mar 2011, s. Glaslough Hurricane, d. Kilmanjaro 1 Zara. Owner: Mervyn Parr.5. Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 617, DOB: 23rd Mar 2011, s. Corlimore Pompeii, d. Corlismore Sydney 1. Owner: I &

J Anderson.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.11 and 31.12.2011:1. Kye Sheila 596, DOB: 3rd Nov 2011, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Paula 1. Owner: Padraig McGrath.2. Knockmountagh Petal, DOB: 20th Sept 2011, s. Smithston Darby, d. Knockmountagh Carmel. Owner: Philip

Lynch.3. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma, DOB: 15th Aug 2011, s. Ardlahan Ginger, d. Knockduff Flower. Owner: Mairead and

Michael Curtis & Jones.4. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, DOB: 27th Jul 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy. Owner:

Christine Drumm. 5. Springvilla Miss Violet, DOB: 9th Oct 2011, s. Ocean Storm 3, d. Ballyaville Violet One. Owner: Tom Roycroft.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.01.12 and 30.06.2012:1. Corran Hill Carole, DOB: 2nd Jan 2012, s. Corran Hill Miracle, d. Corran Hill Tara. Owner: I & J Anderson.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.12 and 31.08.20121. Grianan Poll 1 Orange M 639, DOB: 4th Jul 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain R22, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T

& A Fitzgerald.2. Rathreganpoll 1 Sally 452, DOB: 12th Aug 2012, s. Corlismorepoll. 1 Lad 530, d. Rathregan Sally 288. Owner:

Val Ledwith.3. Drumgoon Hill Gloria, DOB: 6th Aug 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Mountrath Gloria. Owner: Aidan McCabe4. Drumgoon Hill Hazel, DOB: 13th Jul 2012, s. Bowmont Vancouver, d. Drumgoon Hill Daisy. Owner: Aidan

McCabe.5. Trillick Tara, DOB: 24th Jul 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Trillick Dame. Owner: J. J. Farrell.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.09.2012 and 30.11.2012:1. Moyclare Rose 22, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy.2. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago ET 193U, d. Dorepoll 1 R 51 Duchess

525. Owner: Matthew Goulding.3. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea, DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac. Owner:

Eamon & John McKiernan. 4. Imokilly Sash, DOB: 21st Sept 2012, s. Ardmulchan Gooch, d. Imokilly Sarah. Owner: Albert De Cogan.5. Tullaha Raindrop, DOB: 3rd Nov 2012, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d. Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan.

National Hereford Heifer born on/after 01.12.20121. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696, DOB: 2nd Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 S41 Waitomo Gem.

Owner: Sean McKiernan.2. Corlismore Oyster 597, DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572. Owner: Sean

McKiernan.3. Gageboro Megan, DOB: 28th Jan 2013, s. Bishophill General, d. Gageboro Hansel. Owner: John Holloway.4. Grianan Orange M658, DOB: 10th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Highflyer, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T&A

Fitzgerald.5. Coisceim Febee, DOB: 2nd Jan 2013, s. Smithton Darby, d. Gurteragh Fidelma. Owner: Tim Breen.


Tullamore 2013

National Supreme Hereford Campion Kye Shelia 596 withPatrick & Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co Offaly

National Reserve Supreme Champion Moyclare Rose 22ndwith Michael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly

Champion Female Kye Sheila 595 with Owners Patrick &Padraig McGrath. Sponsor Tullamore Agri.

National Reserve Female Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd withMichael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly

National Male Champion Corlismore Poll 1 Lad 530 with ValLedwith, Rathregan, Batterstown.

National Reserve Male Champion Knockmountagh Chief withEamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice.


National Heifer Calf Champion with MichaelMolloy. Sponsor ABP, Nenagh.

Judge for the National Hereford Show 2013 Aled Jones, Dendor Herd , UK sets abrisk pace in the cow class.

National Bull Calf ChampionKnockmountagh Chief, Judge Aled Jones &

Eamon McKiernan. Sponsor Dotser.

Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney with Gary McKiernan & Emmet Sommers of SponsorPallas Foods.

Tullaha Primrose with Tom Creegan, Eamon Moulds ofSponsor Slaney Foods & Maura Neenan Creegan.

Kye Sheila 596 with Padraic McGrath & Society PresidentTimmy O'Sullivan of Sponsors IHBS Ltd.

GRIANAN HEREFORDSEstablished in 1954“Improving our herd by using the newest and best genetics available worldwide”

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Griananpoll 1 lumberjack1st Prize Spring Premier Sale 2013

Griananpoll 1 orange M693Reserve Heifer Calf Champion 2013

Grianan livelyReserve Champion Autumn Premier Sale 2013

Grianan Judy H625Female Champion Autumn Premier Sale 2013

Grianan legendReserve Champion Nenagh May 2013

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National Hereford Heifer Calf Champion (confined to 1st-3rd prize winners in the three previousclasses):1. Moyclare Rose 22, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy.2. Grianan Poll 1 Orange M 639, DOB: 4th Jul 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain R22, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T

& A Fitzgerald.3. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago ET 193U, d. Dorepoll 1 R 51 Duchess

525. Owner: Matthew Goulding.4. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696, DOB: 2nd Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 S41 Waitomo Gem.

Owner: Sean McKiernan.5. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea, DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac. Owners:

Eamon & John McKiernan.6. Corlismore Oyster 597, DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572. Owner: Sean

McKiernan.7. Rathreganpoll 1 Sally 452, DOB: 12th Aug 2012, s. Corlismorepoll. 1 Lad 530, d. Rathregan Sally 288. Owner:

Val Ledwith.

National Hereford Bull born on/between 01.01.2012 and 30.06.2012:1. Corlismorepoll 1 Rumpus 663, DOB: 3rd March 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 Unwed Lady. Owner:

Sean McKiernan.2. Ballyaville Fine Tune, DOB: 18th Jan 2012, s. Hollow Point Broker, d. Ballyaville Bea. Owners: Deverell

Family.3. Port 1 Bill, DOB: 7th March 2012, s. Port 1 Bob, d. Port 1 Ginger. Owners: J &J Canty.4. Rathregan 1 Sarsfield, DOB: 22nd Feb 2012, s. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530, d. Rathregan Snowdrop. Owner: Val

Ledwith.

National Hereford Bull born on/between 01.07.2012 and 31.08.2012:1. Knockmountagh Chief, DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina.

Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan.2. Drumgoon Hill Harvey, DOB: 6th Jul 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Ballyaville Vickie. Owner: Aidan McCabe.3. Drumgoon Hill Hercules, DOB: 6th Jul 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Drumgoon Hill Eve. Owner: Aidan

McCabe.4. Kye Sonic 612, DOB: 29th Jul 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Kye Spot 4. Owner: Padraig McGrath.

National Hereford Bull born on/between 01.09.2012 and 30.11.2012:1. Knockmountagh Marshal, DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel. Owner:

Eamon & John McKiernan.2. Kye Sonic 616, DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2. Owner: Padraig McGrath.3. Balleen Rolo, DOB: 10th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Gladys. Owner: Thomas Brennan.4. Balleen Bonus, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Blleen Pansy 33. Owner: Thomas Brennan.5. Springvilla Samuel 394, DOB: 18th Oct 2012, s. Ocean Storm 3, d. Ballyaville Violet One. Owner: Tom

Roycroft.

National Hereford Bull Calf born on/after 01.12.20121. Corlismore Fire 703, DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty. Owner: Sean McKiernan.2. Trillick Hotspur, DOB: 22nd Dec 2012, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Corlismore Echoe. Owner: J. J. Farrell.3. Clondrina 1082, DOB: 16th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 827. Owner: Declan Donnelly.4. Gageboro Morgan, DOB: 31st Dec 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Gageboro Jubilee. Owner: John Holloway.5. Corlismore Poll 1 Salute 705, DOB: 10th Jan 2013, s. Moeskaer Salute 994, d. Corlismore Poll 1 T Sydney 524.

Owner: Sean McKiernan.

National Hereford Bull Calf Champion (confined to 1st-3rd prize winners in the three previous classes):1. Knockmountagh Chief, DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina.

Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan.2. Knockmountagh Marshal, DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel. Owner:

Eamon & John McKiernan.


3. Kye Sonic 616, DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2. Owner: Padraig McGrath.4. Corlismore Fire 703, DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty. Owner: Sean McKiernan.5. Trillick Hotspur, DOB: 22nd Dec 2012, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Corlismore Echoe. Owner: J. J. Farrell.6. Balleen Rolo, DOB: 10th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Gladys. Owner: Thomas Brennan.7. Clondrina 1082, DOB: 16th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 827. Owner: Declan Donnelly.

National Hereford Senior Bull born before 31.12.2011:1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530, DOB: 12th Apr 2009, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady. Owner: Val

Ledwith.2. Kilmessan George, DOB: 15th Oct 2007, s. Churchill Storm, d. Rathregan Merrymaid. Owner: George & Olive

Stanley3. Cloonart Cormac, DOB: 2nd Oct 2011, s. Glaslough Esquire, d. Cloonart Heather. Owner: Anne Flynn

Best Hereford Exhibited by Laois/Offaly/Westmeath Breeder:1. Moyclare Rose 22, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy.2. Grianan Poll 1 Orange M639, DOB: 4th Jul 2012, s. Romany Captain, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T&A

Fitzgerald.3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, DOB: 27th Jul 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine

Drumm.4. Ballyaville Fine Tune, DOB: 18th Jan 2012, s. Hollow Point Broker, d. Ballyaville Bea. Owners: Deverell

Family.

Pair of Hereford Animals (the property of the same exhibitor and exhibited in the above classes):1. Tourtanepoll 1 Sara, DOB: 31st Mar 2011, s. Glaslough Hurricane, d. Kilimanjaro 1 Zara

Grianan Orange K589, DOB: 3rd Mar 2011, s. Grainan Highflyer ET, d. Grianan Orange 409. Owner: MervynParr.

2. Drumgoon Hill Harvey, DOB: 6th Jul 2012, s. Kilsuny Goliath, d. Ballyaville Vickie.Drumgoon Hill Gloria, DOB: 6th Aug 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Mountrath Gloria. Owner: Aidan McCabe.

3. Springvilla Mary, DOB: 28th Sept 2011, s. Springvilla Rolan, d. Ballyaville Beryl.Springvilla Miss Violet, DOB: 9th Oct 2011, s. Ocean Storm 3, d. Ballyaville Violet One. Owner: Tom Roycroft.

4. Gageboro Megan, DOB: 20th Jan 2013, s. Bishophill General, d. Gageboro Hansel.Gageboro Morgan, DOB: 31st Dec 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Gageboro Jubilee. Owner: John Holloway.

Hereford Young Exhibitor Handling Class (open to all between the ages of 12 to 18 on Show Day).Winner awarded the William J Twomey Perpetual Memorial Trophy presented by the Twomey Family.1. Niall Roycroft, West Green, Dunmanway, Co Cork.2. Niall Jones, Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford.3. Ruth Leader, 63 Knockcairn Rd., Dundrod, Co Antrim.4. Catherine Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan, Co Meath.

National Hereford Show, Tullamore

Sunday 10th August, 2014


Corran Hill Carol with Jonathan Anderson, Eamon Moulds ofSponsor Slaney Foods & Ivor Anderson.

Grianan Poll 1 Orange M639 with Anselm Fitzgerald & EamonMoulds of Sponsor Slaney Foods.

Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy & Ivor Deverell ofSponsor Irish Hereford Prime.

Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 with Paul McKiernan & SeanKeon of Sponsor Lely Ireland.

National Heifer Calf Champion, Moyclare Rose 22nd withMichael Molloy. Class Sponsor ABP, Nenagh

Corlismore Poll 1 Rumpus 663 with Gary McKiernan. ClassSponsor J Grennan & Sons, Rath.

Joe & Ivor DeverellBallyaville, Geashill, Co. OffalyPh: 057 9343728 / 9343555Mob: 087 2702271 / 9312628

Email: [email protected]

Bulls &

Heifers for sale

Killeaney Pompeii Ballinavena Frankie

Visitors welcome

Herd Sires used:- Ballinvena Frankie by Ballinveney Clement- Killeaney Pompeii by Yarram Pompeii

- Ballinveney Marvel by Yarram Star General W251

AI Sires used:Mawarra Sentimental, Smithston Darby, Hollow Point Broker, Bowmont Vancouver,

Churchill Storm V583, Lisrace Lifeliner, Parkhill Pompeii.


Knockmountagh Chief with Eamon McKiernan. Class Sonsor JGrennan & Sons Rath.

Knockmountagh Marshall with John McKiernan. ClassSponsor Tullamore Fuels.

National Bull Calf Champion Knockmountagh Chief withEamon McKiernan. Class Sponsor Dotser.

Corlismore Poll 1 Lad 530 with Val Ledwith & Victor Wilson ofSponsor Teemore Engineering Ltd, Derrylynn.

Winner Best Pair: Tourtanepoll 1 Sara & Grianan OrangeK589 with owners H & M Parr.

Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael & Rita Molloy.Class Sponsor Sam Gill Ltd., Blueball.


SUCCESSFUL EVENT FOR HEREFORDS AT TULLAMORE

The 2013 National Hereford Show was held in ideal conditions as part of the National Livestock Show atTullamore. More than 120 entries competed for the top honours at the event. Well know Welsh Hereford judge Aled Jones of the Dendor Herd, Gwastadgoed, Llanwnog himself nostranger to the show ring or the top honours was the adjudicator on the day. Very impressed with the qualityof exhibits before him he found his Supreme and Female Champion in the two year old heifer class. Kye Sheila 596 by Steil Gerard out of Kye Paula was bred an exhibited by Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co.Roscommon. The McGrath Family were overjoyed when called forward for the Supreme award. To datethis is the highest National award for the Kye herd which also bred the Supreme Champion Kye Rodge 553at the RUAS in Balmoral in 2012 when exhibited by current owner Coote Geelan of Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. The judge obviously has an eye for a nice female as for his Reserve Supreme Champion he selected hisNational Heifer calf Champion Moyclare Rose 22 bred by Michael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly.She is sired by herd sire Brocca Saviour a Bowmont Storm son and out of Moyclare Christina. The Male Champion and winner of the Senior Bull class was Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530 by CorlismorePompeii and exhibited by well- known Meath breeder Val Ledwith. Knockmountagh Chief a Yarram Star General son and earlier awarded the National Bull Calf Championshipwas awarded the Reserve Male Championship. Exhibited by Eamon and John McKiernan, Monasterboicehe had just celebrated his first birthday on August 2nd last. In the Junior Handler Section which was judged by Twm Jones of the Dendor Herd, young county CorkHereford enthusiast Niall Roycroft from Dunmanway was chosen as the winner of the coveted W.J. TwomeyMemorial Trophy. Society President Timmy O’Sullivan stated that the quality of animals exhibited was excellent which giventhe current demand for the breed was he said indicative of the commitment of breeders in sourcing the bestgenetics available to supply the requirements of commercial and pedigree producers.

Young Handlers at Tullamore 2013

Young Handler Winner Niall Roycroft, Dunmanway, Co Corkwith Timmy O’Sullivan, President and Judge Twn Jones.

3rd prizewinner Ruth Leader, Hockleypoll Herd with SocietyPresident Timmy O'Sullivan.

4th prizewinner Young Handler Catherine SmythArdmulchan Herd with Society President Timmy O'Sullivan.

2nd prizewinner Young Handler class Niall Jones,Knockduff Herd with Society President TimmyO'Sullivan.


Henry Tynan, Owen O’Neill, AndyO’Callaghan and Trevor Dudley.

Joan and Cathal Flynn

Percy Jordan and ValLedwith.Sean Kilrane, Tom Brennan and Owen

Sheehy.

Anne Pounds, Liam Philpottwith John Applebe.

Sam and Dorothy Heatrick.

Lisa, Christine and Tara Drumm withRonan Mulligan in background.

John Canty with Philip and Catherine Smyth

Sandra and Adrian Irvine, NI

Twn & Aled Jones, Wales with John and William McMordie, NI.

Heather, Henry and Sandra Parr enjoy theday

Personalities atTullamore 2013


NORTH TIPPERARY SHOW, NENAGHJudge: Mr. NIGEL HEATRICK, “GLASLOUGH HERD”

Ring Steward: MR. DENIS COLLINS

Pedigree Registered Bull born on or after 1.7.2012 and on or before 30.09.20121. Balleen Bonus, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansy 33. Owner: Thomas Brennan2. Moyclare Lieutenant, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Ursula. Owner: Michael Molloy.3. Keenagh Poll 1 Hercules, DOB: 28TH Aug 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Keenagh Poll 1 Fiona. Owners: E & P Jones.4. Grianan Masterplan, DOB: 24th Sept 2012, s. Smithson Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika. Owners: T & A Fitzgerald.

Purebred Registered Bull Calf, born on or after 01.10.2012 and on or before 31.12.20121. Balleen Edge, DOB: 2nd Oct 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansey 603. Owner: Thomas Brennan.2. Springvilla Samuel, DOB: 18th Oct 2012, s. Ocean Storm 3rd, d. Ballyaville Violet. Owner: Tom Roycroft.3. Balleen Future, DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Castledaly Gearoid, d. Baleen Pansy 37. Owner: Thomas Brennan.4. Clondrina 1069th, DOB: 7th Oct 2012, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 934th. Owner: Declan Donnelly.

Purebred Registered Bull calf born on or after 01.01.20131. Clondrina 1082nd, DOB: 16th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 827th. Owner: Declan Donnelly. 2. Springvilla Kevin, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Gageboro Jewel, d. Springvilla Rica. Owner: Tom Roycroft.3. Toureenbrien Cormac, DOB: 11TH Jan 2013, s. Banner Dandy, d. Arlinstown Nicola. Owner: Martin Murphy.

The €1,000 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year Championship1. Balleen Bonus, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansy 33. Owner: Thomas Brennan2. Moyclare Lieutenant, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Ursula. Owner: Michael Molloy.3. Balleen Edge, DOB: 2nd Oct 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansey 603. Owner: Thomas Brennan.4. Springvilla Samuel, DOB: 18th Oct 2012, s. Ocean Storm 3rd, d. Ballyaville Violet. Owner: Tom Roycroft.5. Keenagh Poll 1 Hercules, DOB: 28TH Aug 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Keenagh Poll 1 Fiona. Owners: E & P Jones.6. Grianan Masterplan, DOB: 24th Sept 2012, s. Smithson Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika. Owners: T & A Fitzgerald.

Purebred Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.07.2011 to 30.06.20121. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503, DOB: 19th Sept 2011, s. Romany 1 Captain, d. Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner: Matthew

Goulding.2. Knockmountagh Petal, DOB: 23rd Sept 2011, s. Smithston Darby, d. Knockmountgh Carmel. Owner: Philip Lynch.3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, DOB: 27th July 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine

Drumm.4. Springvilla Mary, DOB: 28th Sept 2011, s. Springvilla Rolan, d. Ballyville Beryl. Owner: Tom Roycroft.5. Springvilla Miss Violet, DOB: 9th Oct 2011, s. Ocean Storm 3rd, d. Ballyaville Violet. Owner: Tom Roycroft.

Purebred Registered Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.07.2012 and on or before 30.09.20121. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy.2. Grianan Poll Orange M639, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain, d. Grianan Dominique. Owners: T & A

Fitzgerald.3. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, DOB: 5th Sep 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago, d. Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner: Matthew

Goulding. 4. Balleen Miss Perfect, DOB: 4th Sep 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Sheelagh. Owner: Tom Brennan.

Purebred Registered Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.10.2012 and on or before 31.12.20121. Tullaha Raindrop, DOB: 3rd Nov 2012, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d.Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan.2. Balleen Miss Tribute 731, DOB: 4th April 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Tribute. Owner: Tom Brennan.3. Grianan Agnes M657, DOB: 16 Nov 2012, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Grianan Agnes F435. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald.4. Mountwilliams Grace, DOB: 11 Nov 2012, s. Glaslough Esquire, d. Mountrath Una. Owner: Aidan Farrell

Purebred Registered Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.01.20131. Newland Val, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid. Owner Hugh Murray.2. Clondrina 1080th, DOB: 7th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 633rd. Owner: Declan Donnelly.3. Coisceim Febee, DOB: 2nd Jan 2013, s. Smithston Darby, d. Gurteragh Fidelma. Owner: Tim Breen.4. Aliehs Pride 2-2, DOB: 5thJan 2012, s. Gurteragh Hector, d. Aliehs Pride 2. Owners: Timmie & Sheila O’Sullivan.


The €1,000 Premier Hereford Heifer Calf of the Year Championship1. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy.2. Grianan Poll Orange M639, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain, d. Grianan Dominique. Owners: T & A

Fitzgerald.3. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, DOB: 5th Sep 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago, d. Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner: Matthew

Goulding. 4. Tullaha Raindrop, DOB: 3rd Nov 2012, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d.Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan.5. Balleen Miss Tribute 731, DOB: 4th April 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Tribute. Owner: Tom Brennan.6. Newland Val, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid. Owner Hugh Murray.

Purebred Registered Hereford Cow: with Calf at foot (Murphy Cup). 1. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525, DOB: 29th Jun 2006, s. Doonbiddie Hustler, Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner Matthew

Goulding.2. Springvilla Rosalind, DOB: 12th Oct 2007, s. Brileigh Bono, d. Ballypherode Tess. Owner Tom Roycroft.3. Tullaha Violet, DOB: 15th July 2009, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d. Tullaha Delia. Owner John Neenan.

Champion Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 with owner David Goulding withBreda, Catherine & Joan Cleary presenting the Cleary Memorial Cup

for the Champion Hereford.

Reserve Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd with ownerMichael Molloy.

Champion Bull Calf Balleen Bonus with Tom Brennan andshow judge Nigel Heatrick.

Champion Heifer Calf Moyclare Rose 22nd with MichaelMolloy.


Balleen Bonus with Niall Sheehy, Tom Brennan and MattMalone Central Auctions, Nenagh presenting the trophy.

Balleen Edge shown by Niall Sheehy

Clondrina 1082nd with Declan Donnelly. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503 with David Goulding being presented with theDr Harty Cup by John Harty.

Moyclare Rose 22ndwith Michael Molloy and Liam Chadwick of sponsors ABP. Tullaha Raindrop exhibited by Maura Neenan & Tom Cregan.

Young Handlers’ Class at Nenagh Show


Newland Val & owner Hugh Murray, Kilbeggan. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 with young Goulding being presentedwith the Murphy Cup by Martin Murphy.


Judging in progress at Nenagh Show

Isla Claire, Kirsty Lee and Skye Elizabeth McIndoe of SmithstonHerefords Aus tralia celebrate a birthday. All granddaughters

of very proud grandparents Billy & Irene McIndoe.

Claire Quinn sends us this picture of her grandmother,Catherine Quinn, giving her Tory Hill weanlings their last

morning feed before they head to Nenagh Mart on the 12th ofNovember.


Personalities at Nenagh Show

Philip & Hugh Lynch Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald Margaret & Shane Murphy O’Brien

Hugh Murray, Noel Farrell, Rita & Michael Molloy andMichael Farrell.

Trevor, Edward & Glenn Dudley with Trevor Parr

The Roycroft Family picnic with Niall, Yvonne, Robert,and Tom. Back row Declan Donnelly, Sheila O’Sullivan with the Murphy

Family Catriona, Margaret, Una, Martin & Winnie (in front).

Right: TomRoycroft, John

Johnston &John Neenan

Right: JohnLudgate

& Tom Hayes

Above: Noel Farrell, Joe Deverell& Hereford Show organiser,Henry Dudley.

Right: Aiden Farrell & JoeDeverell

Moyclare Herefords(Estd. 1952)

Moyclare Herefords(Estd. 1952)

Using top AI Sires including yarram Star General & Bowmont Storm,Smithston Darby & Bowmont Vancouver

- VISItoRS AlwAyS welcoMe -

MIcHAel Molloythe Glebe, Belmont, co. offaly.

tel. 090 64 54640 Mobile: 086 816 8924 email: [email protected]

champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd

Stock Bull Brocca Saviourby Bowmont Storm

Junior Stock Bull Ardlahan MalcolmSire: Smithston Darby

- Res. champion Kilmallock

D.O.B.12/9/2012Sire: BroccaSaviourDam: Moyclarechristina

championMoate

Junior championtullamoreNenaghtrim

Reserve SupremechampiontullamoreNenaghtrimStrokestown


TRIM SHOWJudge: Anders Mortensen from Denmark

Champion: Kye Sheila 596Reserve Campion: Moyclare Rose 22nd

Pedigree Hereford Cow1. Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 574, DOB: 13th Mar 2010, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R51 Sydney Gem. Owner: Sean

McKiernan.2. Portanob Julia, DOB: 3rd June 2006, s. Ardmulchan Wanderer, d. Portanob Lady. Owner: J & J Canty3. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond, DOB: 15th Dec 2007, s. Trillick Best, d. Kilmanjaro Zara. Owner: H & M Parr

Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer born 1st July 2011 to 30th June 20121. Balleen Pansy 643, DOB: 2nd Jan 2011, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansy 28th, Owner: T McDermott2. Tourtanepoll 1 Sara, DOB: 31st Mar 2011, s. Glaslough Hurricane, d. Kilmanjaro Zara, Owner: J & J Parr

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born from 1st July 2011 to 30th June 20121. Kye Sheila 596, DOB: 3rd Nov 2011, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Paula 1st, Owner: P McGrath2. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma, DOB: 15th Aug 2011, s. Ardlahan Ginger, d. Knockduff Flower, Owner: M Curtis & M Jones3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, DOB: 27thNov 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy, Owner: Christine Drumm4. Ballyaville Flavia, DOB: 24th Oct 2011, s. Bowmont Vancouver, d. Ballyaville Sidony, Owner: Deverell Family

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born from 1st July 2012 to 31st October 20121. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sep 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina, Owner: M Molloy2. Griananpoll 1 Orange, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany I Captain, d. Grianan Dominique, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald3. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea, DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac, Owner: E & J McKiernan4. Rathreganpoll 1 Sally, 12th Aug 2012, s. Corlismore Poll 1 Lad, d. Rathregan Sally, Owner: V Ledwith

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st November 20121. Corlismore Oyster 697, DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572, Owner: S McKiernan2. Kye Holly, DOB: 10th Jan 2013, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Kye Holly, Owner: P McGrath3. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696, DOB: Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R 54 Waitamo Gem, Owner: S McKiernan4. Newland Val, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid, Owner: H Murray

Special Hereford Heifer Champion1. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sep 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina, Owner: M Molloy2. Corlismore Oyster 697, DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572, Owner: S McKiernan3. Griananpoll 1 Orange, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany I Captain, d. Grianan Dominique, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald4. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea, DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac, Owner: E & J McKiernan5. Kye Holly, DOB: 10th Jan 2013, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Kye Holly, Owner: P McGrath6. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696, DOB: Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R 54 Waitamo Gem, Owner: S McKiernan

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or before 1st January 2012 to 30th June 20121. Corlismorepoll Rumpus 663, DOB: 3rd March 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady, Owner: S

McKiernan2. Ballyaville Fine Tune, DOB: 18th Jan 2012, s. Hollow Point Broker, d. Ballyaville Bea, Owner: J Deverell3. Port 1 Bill, DOB: 7th Mar 2012, s. Port 1 Bob, d. Port 1 Ginger, Owner: J Canty4. Rathreganpoll 1 Sarsfield, DOB: 22nd Feb 2012, s. Corlismore Poll 1 Lad, d. Rathregan Snowdrop, Owner: V Ledwith

Pedigree Hereford Bull born from 1st July 2012 to 30th October 20121. Knockmountagh Marshal, DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel, Owner: E & J

McKiernan2. Kye Sonic 616, DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2nd, Owner: P McGrath 3. Knockmountagh Chief 2, DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina, Owner: E & J

McKiernan4. Grianan Masterplan, DOB: 24th Sep 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald


Royal Meath Show ChairwomanReceives Hereford AwardThe Irish Hereford Society availed of the opportunity at the recent very successful Trim show torecognise the great work carried out in promoting the breed by Society stalwart and well knownbreeder Rosemary Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co Meath.Over the past 10/12 years and particularly since becoming chairwoman Rosemary has developed theRoyal Meath show, Trim into one of the best in thecountry. As part of that expansion and developmentshe has with her well known enthusiasm andpersuasion developed the Hereford section into oneof the leading Hereford events. In recognition of her dedication at Trim and asformer Chairwoman of the North Leinster HerefordBranch a special award in appreciation of her hardwork and dedication was presented to her at Trim byHereford Society Chairman Willie Branagan onbehalf of the Society. The presentation of a “Genesis”Cow & Calf was greeted with loud applause by all inattendance and acknowledged as very appropriatefor the occasion.

Rosemary Swan Hereford Breeder & Chairwoman RoyalMeath Show receives a special award of appreciation from

Hereford Society Chairman Willie Branagan on behalf ofthe Hereford Society.

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or after 1st November 2012 1. Church Hill Lar, DOB: 20th Dec 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Church Hill Hilary, Owner: B & R Clarke2. Corlismore Fire 703, DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty, Owner: S McKiernan3. Borin Dan, DOB: 14th Nov 2012, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d. Borin Winkle, Owner: P Smith4. Port 1 Bob 2nd, DOB: 2nd Nov 2012, s. Ardmulchan Goodman, d. Port 1 Tess, Owner: J & J Canty

Pedigree Hereford Bull born prior to 31st December 2011 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad, DOB: 12th April 2009, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady, Owner: V Ledwith2. Kilmessan George, DOB: 15th Oct 2007, s. Churchill Storm V583, d. Rathregan Merrymaid, Owner: G Stanley

Special Hereford Bull Champion1. Church Hill Lar, DOB: 20th Dec 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Church Hill Hilary, Owner: B&R Clarke2. Knockmanta 1 Marshall, DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel, Owner: E &

J McKiernan3. Corlismore Fire 703, DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty, Owner: S McKiernan4. Kye Sonic 616, DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2nd, Owner: P McGrath5. Knockmountagh Chief 2, DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina, Owner:

E & J McKiernan6. Grianan Masterplan, DOB: 24th Sep 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald

Mrs. Rosemary Swan, RIPThe Breed Journal was ready to go to press when the sadnews was received that Mrs Rosemary Swan had passedaway. A quick consultation by the editorial committeeagreed that the Journal should remain as laid out, that sheherself would wish to be remembered with her smilingface flitting around as the powerhouse behind the RoyalMeath Show amongst many other local endeavours shewas involved in.

The massive turn out from far and wide which attendedher funeral services is a testament to a much loved ladywho had the energy and drive of a football team. Hergenerosity and kindness knew no bounds and when shetook the reins in whatever task she undertook she wouldsee it through to a successful conclusion. Currently spacedoes not permit an adequate opportunity to dwell on heroutstanding contribution to the breed. Sincere sympathyis offered to her husband Vincent and the extended familyin their bereavement.


Supreme Hereford Champion at Trim, Kye Sheila 596 with ownerPadraig McGrath, Elphin, Catherine Smyth with the SmythTrophy and Show Judge, Anders Mortensen from Denmark.

Reserve Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloyand Show Judge, Anders Mortensen.

Special Hereford Heifer calf Champion Moyclare Rose 22ndwith Michael Molloy, Sponsor George Stanley and show

Chairwoman Rosemary Swan.

Special Hereford Bull Calf Champion Church Hill Lar withAndrew Clarke and George Stanley Sponsor.

Corlismore 1 Sydney 574 with Gary McKiernan. Tourtane Poll Sara with Henry & Mervyn Parr.


Kye Sheila 596 with Patrick McGrath Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy

Corlismore Oyster 697 with Sean McKiernan. Corlismore Rumpus 663 with Gary McKiernan.

Knockmountagh Marshal with John McKiernan. Church Hill Lar with Andrew Clarke and Geoge Stanley, Sponsor


Judging in progress at Trim Show


Danish Hereford breeder and internationaljudge Anders Mortensen thanks all the

Hereford cattle exhibitors and commendsthem on the quality of the stock exhibited.

Left: Arron Glennon,Dysart, Mullingarreceives his award forJunior Stock Judgingfrom showChairwomanRosemary Swan

Trim show Chairwoman Rosemary Swan (centre) presents the trophies to theWinners in the Senior Stock Judging competition: L to R John Holloway (on

behalf of Niall Daly), Tom Brennan, Tom McDermot, Nigel Heatrick &Rosemary McGavigan, Bailieboro (absent).

Right: Winner YoungHandler Competition:

Niall Jones withKnockduffpoll 1 Emma.

- Young Stock usually for sale -

Contact: Coote Geelan

Tel. 071 9638102 Mobile: 086 8249810

Estd.1973

Herd Sire:Kye Rodge 553

Sire: ShalonRodge

Dam: Kye Patty2nd.

top price bull2012 & Supremechampion RUASBalmoral 2012.2012 RDSchampion ofchampions

Semen

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EU Qualified

Trim Personalities 2013

Patrick McGrath, Sean & Gary McKiernan

Right: Anne &Patsy Smith,

Tullyinchin

R/L: Eileen Smyth & Val Ledwith, with Mervyn& Brian Clarke.

Faustina, Gráinne, Joshua & Michael Farrell,Kilcleigh.

Madge & John Holloway with grandsonKillian and his dad Niall Daly.

Rosemary Swan, with heraward from the Irish

Hereford Breed Society.

Sean McKiernan, Society auctioneer HughMulvihill & Marie Fitzgerald.

Michael Jones, John Holloway, TomBrennan & Joe Deverell.

Henry & Mervyn Parr

Eric Humphreys & Joe Deverell

Robert & Edwin Jones, Keenagh

Left: Jones Family, Bree,Enniscorthy.

Left: The Mortensen Family fromthe Woodlands Herd the oldestHereford herd in Denmark.Nigel Heatrick, Percy Jordan, & Tom

McDermot.

Phil Smith, Mervyn Richardson NI & DavidSmith, NI


Trillick HerefordsA Herd to take stock off!

tRIllIcK GoVeRNoRSire: Steil Gerard

top price bull 2013 - sold for €7,100 at Premier Sale

tRIllIcK MIlleRSire: Steil GerardSold for €4,100 at Premier Sale

Thank you to all purchasers of Trillick stockYoung stock always for sale - Visitors welcome

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email: [email protected] www.farrellherefords.webs.com


The 73rd Royal Meath Show 2013- revisiting Ireland

Article and photos by Josephine Mortensen, Woodland Hereford DK

It was great news when my dad, Anders Mortensen,proudly announced that Ms. Rosemary Swan,enthusiastic chairwoman of the show had invited him

to judge The Royal Meath Show in Trim, Ireland. Except forthe Tullamore Show this show is the largest in Ireland. Ofcourse my dad accepted. We were told to keep it a secret inDenmark and abroad so nobody would know of the judgebefore the event.The show took place on the 1st September, 2013. Taking theopportunity of a long family weekend in Ireland weexplored Dublin the weather already being nice and warm.Next stop was Trim. We had planned to stay at a hoteladjacent to the Trim Castle which was, however, fullybooked. Fortunately, Ms. Rosemary Swan knew of a B & Bin the neighborhood where we were lodged in a beautifulold building surrounded by rural landscape oozing of souland history. While enjoying a nice hot cup of tea in thedining room richly decorated with family portraits andheirlooms, the lady of the house entertained with storiesabout the estate and the family. Many thanks to Rosemary.Having inhaled a solid full Irish breakfast we arrived wellin time at the arena of the Royal Show. In no way did thepretty small show area next to the ruins of the castle revealthat it hosted one of the biggest shows in Ireland. However,this perception changed as the cattle arrived. Strolling alongthe small booths my parents watched the goats and sheepwhile my brother and I greeted people we knew on the greenisland. I was pleased to meet Joe Deverell with whom Ispent the summer of 2009. He gave us a warm welcomebeing busy washing his cattle. Unfortunately, by leavingDublin we also left the nice weather behind us. Luckily thehospitable Irishmen had arranged for tea, coffee and freshlybaked scones in a big tent. Just before the beginning of the show the Danish flag wasraised by Mr. Larry Feeney and Mr. William Branaganwhich made us feel extremely welcome. Ms. RosemarySwan presented my dad as the judge which was a - hopefullypleasant - surprise to some of the Irishmen. The show beganand several strong animals were let into the ringsimultaneously. Contrary to Denmark the presenters werenot young handlers but the breeders themselves. My dadmentioned to the handlers that a keen presentation of thecattle revealing their attributes from all sides might resultin a better rank. The young handlers were grateful for theadvice.After a few hours the audience joined the judging by ”Tojudge with the Judge”. A piece of paper was handed out toeverybody and while the cattle were walked around in thering we made our estimates as to number one, two, threeand four. Whispering together people were eager to hit thebull’s eye. The ballots were collected and the audienceawaited in excitement for the judgment. My result was threecorrect animals, with one incorrect rank. At lunchtime thewinners were announced. Five spectators had the right

combination which was rewarded by a trophy. The smallgame aroused the audience that was now active andenthusiastic. Later on we were told that around 70% of the premier cattlefrom the Tullamore Show participated in The Royal MeathShow. The rating that my dad did was pretty similar to theone of the Tullamore Show. Whether this is good or bad ishard to tell – it is up to the individual to decide; but from ageneral point of view a consistent judgment is reassuring.After the show we spent two days in the countrysidesurrounded by deserted golf courts and spas. Relaxationand wellness relieved by wonderful meals at the restaurantswas a perfect ending of our holidays containing everythingfrom culture to moos and aromatic Turkish baths.As always – when we travel with my dad – we “need” to visitsome local breeders.We had the pleasure to visit Mr. William Branagan the nextday after the show – a great morning with nice cattle and agood chat with a great friend – a real pleasure.The day after myself and my boyfriend were “released” forsome local city shopping, while the rest of the family visitedthe Corlismore Hereford herd. This was the day when wewere heading back to Denmark, so this was a real timeboxed day. Nevertheless the Farm visitors used the entireday in chasing cattle and sharing Hereford experiences withMr. Sean McKiernan and his sons. I know my family had agreat day with the McKiernan’s, finalizing the visit with aso-called “cup of tea” – read: T-bone lunch.Ireland and all breeders: Thanks again for your hospitalityand ongoing kindness – always a pleasure to visit you!

Closing remarks from judge Anders Mortensen

Judge explains!


Happy Champions!

Gift from Rosemary Swan to judge Anders Mortensen Michael Molloy is satisfied with the wording!

Church Hill Herefords with judge Young handler receives some advice

Danish Flag Royal Meath Show Plate


Cavan Monaghan Summer Shows 2013ARVAGH 28th July 2013Judge: Mr. Michael Fox

Pedigree Hereford Cow1st Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 574 S. McKiernan

Pedigree Hereford Bull Born before 1/7/121st Kilmessan George G. Stanley2nd Corlismore Poll 1 Rumpus S. McKiernan3rd Doonavereen Precision J. Farrell

Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born before 1/7/121st Corran Hill Carole I. Anderson2nd Balleen Prettymaid T. McDermott

Pedigree Hereford Heifer after 1/7/121st Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 S. McKiernan2nd Corran Hill I. Anderson

Pedigree Hereford Male/Female born after 1/1/131st Corran Hill I. Anderson2nd Corlismore Fire 703 S. McKiernan3rd Shankill P. Cahill

CHAMPION: Corlismore Poll 1 SydneySean McKiernan

R. CHAMPION: Corran Hill Carole Mr. Ivor Anderson

VIRGINIA21st August 2013Judge: Mr. Michael Molloy

Pedigree Hereford Heifer under 1 Year Old1st Knockmountagh Sweetpea E & J McKiernan2nd Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 Sean McKiernan3rd Corlismore Oyster 697 Sean McKiernan

Pedigree Hereford Bull under 1 Year Old1st Knockmountagh Marshall E & J McKiernan2nd Knockmanta Hustler E & J McKiernan3rd Churchill B. & R. Clarke

Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born after 1/2/111st Corran Hill Carole I. Anderson2nd Kilsunny Doreens Ivy C. Drumm3rd Kilmessan Snowdrop R. Swan

Pedigree Hereford Bull Over 1 Year Old1st Corlismore Poll 1 Lad V. Ledwith2nd Kilmessan George G. StanleyPedigree Hereford Cow1st Corlismore 1 Sydney 574 Sean McKiernan2nd Portanob Julia J. & J. Canty

CHAMPION: Knockmountagh MarshallEamon McKiernan

R. CHAMPION: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 574Sean McKiernan

From Uruguay Jimena Bonica daughter of Jose (Pepe) BonicaSecretary General WHC and her friend Valentina who visited

Ireland in spring 2013 checking out Irish Herefords beforespending some time working at Ireland’s oldest pub the Brazen

Head in Dublin and later touring Europe.

Visiting from Denmark Bjarne and Anne Eichen with friendsFinn Madsen and Bente Hansen.

Sires Used: Glaslough Karl, Glaslough Levi, Glaslough Esquire and Kye Sting 595

Young Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always Welcome

Samuel & Nigel HeatrickAnnareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.

Tel. 047 88119 Mobile: 087 996 9640 email: [email protected]

Glaslough Lad, Champion Kilmallock October 2013

Glaslough King (full brother to Lad) - Champion Kilmallock, April 2012


Connaught Branch IHBSAnne Flynn, Secretary

Chairman: Padraig McGrath, 087 2693 201Secretary: Anne Flynn, 087 2366 703Vice Chairman: John MulloolyTreasurer: Ivy Boddy

Our Chairman Padraig McGrath welcomed all to our AGM which was held in the Bush HotelCarrick-on-Shannon on April 22nd 2013. Society Chairman Willie Branagan and Society SecretaryLarry Feeney were in attendance.At this AGM the Connaught Branch decided to regenerate the sale of Herefords in this region at theApril Sales of the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Carrick-on-Shannon –starting at the April 12th 2014 sale.A vote of sympathy was passed with the families of the late George Coote Geelan and AgathaMcGrath. A minutes silence was observed.The sun shone in 2013 and brought a good turnout of Herefords to our summer show. Once againthank you to all who exhibited and well done to the prizewinners. We look forward to 2014 andwish all breeders the best of luck at the forthcoming shows and sales.It was good to welcome our friends from the Munster Branch IHBS to this area in September 2013.They visited Coote Geelan’s Baltymore Herd in Bornacoola and then went on to Padraig McGrath’sKye Herd Elphin and on to Strokestown Show on the following day September 7th. The ConnaughtBranch would like to congratulate our Chairman Padraig McGrath on winning the SupremeChampionship in /Tullamore on August 11th 2013 with Kye Sheila 596 by Steil Gerard out of KyePaula. Well Done to the McGraths.The Connaught Branch extends sympathy to the family of the late Peter O’Neill DrumcauskeenCloone Co Leitrim. The Branch also extends sympathy to Mrs Mae Malone Woodbrook HouseCarrick-on-Shannon on the death of her husband John A. Ar dheis laimh De go raibh siad.

MOHILLChampion: Corran Hill Carole Colin AndersonReserve Champion: Balleen Pansy 643

Tom McDermott

Hereford Bull born prior to 1st January 20131. Anne Flynn Cloonart Cormac2. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Precision3. Melvyn Lang

Hereford Co in calf or in milk1. Sean Kilrane Drumboy Nollaig2. Dylan Lynch3. David McKeon4. Coote Geelan Baltymore Francis

Hereford Heifer born prior to 1st September 20111. Tom McDermott Balleen Pansy 6432. Colin Anderson3. Dylan Lynch4. Coote Geelan Baltymore Anne 368

Hereford Heifer born between 1st September 2011and 31st December 20121. Colin Anderson Corran Hill Carole

2. Faughnan Family3. Coote Geelan Loughrinn Ann 392

Hereford Bull or Heifer born in 20131. Colin Anderson Corran Hill Annabell2. Coote Geelan Baltymore Rodge 4083. Dylan lynch

Gerald O’Malley Cup for Best Hereford Animal ofopposite sex to the Champion:Anne Flynn

ELPHIN Champion: Padraig McGrath Kye Sheila 596

Reserve Champion: John Farrell Doonavereen Precision

Best Purebred Hereford Cow1. Pauline Casey2. Dylan Lynch3. Coote Geelan Baltymore Francis


Best Purebred Hereford Bull Calf calved since01.01.131. Pauline Casey2. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Percy3. Coote Geelan

Best Purebred Hereford Bull Calf calved prior to31.12.121. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Precision2. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 6123. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 616

Best Purebred Hereford Heifer Calf calved since01.01.131. Padraig McGrath Kye Sheila 5962. Pauline Casey Lisnalurg Irish Bea3. Dylan Lynch

Best Purebred Hereford Heifer Calf calved priorto 31.12.121. Padraig McGrath2. Tom McDermott3. Coote Geelan

Champion Kye Sheila 596 with owner Padraig McGrath

Munster tourgroup at theBaltymore Herdof Coote Geelan.

Munstergroup visit

the Kye Herd


STROKESTOWNJudge: Timmie O’Sullivan (President IHBS Ltd)

Champion: Kye Sheila 596Reserve Champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd

Hereford Cow in milk or in calf1. Coote Geelan Baltymore Francis

Hereford Heifer born prior to 1st July 20121. Padraig McGrath Kye Sheila 5962. Tom McDermott Balleen Pansy 6433. Coote Geelan Baltymore Ann 368

Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2012 and31st December 20121. Michael Molly Moyclare Rose 22nd2. T&A Fitzgerald Griananpoll 1 Orange M639

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st January 20131. Padraig McGrath Kye Holly 6362. Pauline Casey Lisnalurg Irish Bea3. Michael Molloy Moyclare Pansy 14

Bull born prior to 1st July 20121. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Precision

Bull born between 1st July 2012 and 31stDecember 20121. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 6122. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 6163. T&A Fitzgerald Grianan Masterplan

Hereford Bull calf born on or after 1at January20131. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Percy2 Michael Molloy Moyclare Liberty3. Mary Finnegan Rockbrook 1 Martin

Best pair of Herefords:1. Padraig McGrath

Champion Kye Sheila 595 with Patrick & Padraig McGrath,Show Judge Timmy O'Sullivan President IHBS Ltd & Show

Chairman John O'Beirne.

Reserve Champion Moyclare Rose 22 with Michael Molloy,Show Judge Timmy O'Sullivan President IHBS Ltd & Show

Chairman John O'Beirne.

Coote Geelan places the prizemoney carefully away on beingawarded 1st prize in the cow class by Show Judge Timmy

O'Sullivan.

Paddy Farrell, Ballinwing with his first prizewinner in theJanuary class.


The judge carefully considers his selection for the Championship atStrokestown.

An elated Padraig McGrath after being awarded theChampionship with his heifer Kye Sheila 595 by judge

Timmy O'Sullivan in his home town.

Estd. 1998

12 Cows andfollowers

Well bred and grass fed!

A.I. Sires Used: Kilsunny Goliath (KSG ), Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Gouldingpoll Superduty ET, Dorepoll1 Transatlantic (P), Romany 1 Captain R22C1, Yarram Star General W251, Bowmont Storm A584.

John & Marie KingstonDerry, Ballineen, Co. Cork. Tel. 023-8847599 Mob. 087 3145588


Munster Branch Field Evening - Carrigroe Horned & Apple Polled Herdsof John & Frank Applebe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty.

John Appelbe, Field Evening host,John O’Connor with Adrian & Sandra

Irvine

Gordon Buchanan, NorthernIreland & Chairman Liam Philpott

Liam Philpott & Mary Ludgate Andy O’Callaghan & Liam Philpott Sandra Irvine & LiamPhilpott

Mary Pat Dinneen & LiamPhilpott

Derry McCarthy & LiamPhilpott

SheilaO’Sullivanwife of SocietyPresidentTimmie withLiam Philpott

Group in attendance with Chairman Liam Philpott inpensive mood

Jim Fitzpatrick, John Ludgate, Mary Pat DinneenMoloney, husband Jim and sons

Jim Fitzpatrick & John LudgateStock Judging Winners


Munster Hereford Branchchairman: Martin Murphy, toureenbrien, Newport, co. tipperary. tel. 086 1072 847

Vice-chairman: Declan Donnelly, clondrina, lissycasey, ennis. tel. 086 1233 795treasurer: John ludgate, Ballyclough, co. cork. tel. 086-8517559

Secretary: cathriona Murphy. tel. 086 0616 806

All Munster Breeders are welcome to join the Munster Branch meetings and help promote the useof Herefords in the Munster Regions.

Please visit www.munsterherefords.com for more information.

Martin Murphy, Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary.086 1072 847Michael o’Doherty, Croughevoe, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.086 6526 662Denis Buckley, Ballynacally, Ardagh, Co. Limerick. 087 9417 170John ludgate, Fortfarm, Mallow, Co. Cork. 086 8517 559owen o’Neill, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. 086 8593 737Daniel o’connell, Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co. Cork. 087 7857 924trevor Dudley, Kilsunny, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.086 3916 922John & Mary Kelleher, Listowel, Co. Kerry. 087 2868 609Patrick o’Donoghue, Conna, Mallow, Co. Cork. 086 8497 559John & Frank Applebe, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. 087 2325 045John Neenan, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork.086 8788 762Declan Donnelly, Clondrina, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare.086 1233 795James Flavin, Co. Kerry. 087 2935 572thomas coolahen, Main Street, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. 087 2193 610tom Davis, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork. 087 9653 560Jerry & eileen o’connor, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. 064 54974John McDonnell, Carrigphooka, Macroom, Co. Cork.086 3653 844willie Daly, Ballylanders, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. 086 8493 045John o’connor, Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. 087 6481 432Neilly Moylan, Kanturk, Co. Cork. 087 6594 800

Michael o’Keeffe, Newmarket, Co. Cork. 087 9253 369Brian o’Keeffe, Newmarket, Co. Cork. 087 7518 118timothy o’Sullivan, Brosna, Co. Kerry. 087 2250 210liam Philpott, Kanturk, Co. Cork. 087 6136 750Jim Fitzpatrick, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. 086 0768 600Declan Finn, Curraglass, Newton, Charleville, Co. Cork.087 6819 129David Hayes, Ballyowan, Ballagh, Co. Limerick. 086 3367 107edward Alex Jeffrey, Midleton, Co. Cork. 086 3678 626Albert de cogan, Midleton, Co. Cork. 086 1520 962Sheila Kelliher, Lahinch, Co. Clare. 086 1600 381laura Barron, Kilbride Nt., Tramore, Co. Waterford. 087 7975 341tim Breen, Coisceim, Kanturk, Co. Cork. 087 9913 266Declan Murphy, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork. 086 3827 565tom ludgate, Kilgubban, Mallow, Co. Cork. 022 27897Sadie Neville, Castleroberts, Adare, Co. Limerick. 087 2145 073John Donegan, Cappanahane, Ballyagran, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick. 087 2247 194Adrian Bateman, Riverstick, Co. Cork. 086 8300 379tommy Dunne, Kildorrery, Co. Cork. 022 25532Noel o’Driscoll, Ballyalla, Ennis, Co. Clare. 087 6316 027Sheedy Brothers, Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.086 1024 660Henry Dudley, Lakelodge, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.086 8340 801tom & John Hayes, Kildimo, Co. Limerick. 061 393 202

Members 2012/2013


Munster Branch Hereford Tour 2013As no tour took place in 2012 due to the adverse weatherconditions prevailing throughout that summer it was niceto be on the road once more this year blessed with fineweather. On the 6th of September our coach left KilmurrayLodge in Limerick where breeders from Cork, Kerry,Limerick and Tipperary had gathered for an earlydeparture. First stop was the herd of Joe O’Connor Roscrea. A goodselection of cows some freshly calved, young bulls andheifers were on display and viewed with good interest byour group of 25. After refreshments and a smallpresentation to the family from our Chairman Liam Philpottwho organised the tour we then departed for a long drive toour next stop.The herd of well know breeder Coote Geelan and home ofKye Rodge 2012 Balmoral Champion and RDS Championsat Dromod, Co. Leitrim. Some well know breeders from thatregion had joined with Coote to await our arrival and aftergreetings were exchanged the inspection of stockcommenced. This is a good sized herd of cows and calvesalso nice yearling heifers but it was the stock bull KyeRodge, Supreme Champion at the RUAS Balmoral 2012that stole the main interest. He is a well grown very lengthybull with good bone and breed character. When one looksat the back pedigree one can envisage what this sire coulddo. After more refreshments and conversation a smallpresentation in recognition of our visit was made.Our next stop just a short distance from Coote’s, was at theKnockdrinan herd of Angus cows and calves of excellentquality owned by the well- known a successful Angusbreeder Mr Tom Reynolds at Johnstons Bridge. Eventhought we were all Hereford Breeders much interest wastaken in this fine herd of cattle. The final herd visit for the day was to the famous Kye herdof Padraig and Catherine McGrath, Elphin, Co.Roscommon. Here we had the privilege to view thechampion of Tullamore show. She is an excellent heifer,well grown, with good bone and great conformation. Alsoa nice young heifer calf caught the eye and tree very goodyearling bulls impressed the visitors also. Incidentally wewere to see the above mentioned animals again the

following morning as they would be showing at StrokestownShow. I must mention that our president Tim O’Sullivan,Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry was among our group and was theselected Judge for the show at Strokestown but I musthasten to add he did not look at any cattle at the Kye Herdthat evening. Some good cows with size bone and conformation wereviewed before we retired to the McGrath home for food anddrinks to round off an excellent day.Next morning we were brought the short journey by ourcoach right into the very impressive showground’s atStrokestown House and Park. What a display of cattle of allbreeds were shown by people of all ages. One can onlyremark the consistency and discipline between judges,stewards and exhibitors. There was a good entry of Herefords but unfortunatelythere was a high level of absentees. As expected the Kyeherd of Padraig and Catherine McGrath had a red letter day.I will refrain from giving full results as no doubt this will becarried elsewhere in the journal. As rain started to fall we took refuge in our coach andcommenced our journey back south with one final herd tovisit, that of Joe & Ivor Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co.Offaly. The rain eased thankfully as we got to see this hugeherd of impressive Hereford cattle with comprehensivedetail of all the breeding given to us by Joe as we movedthrough this fine herd. One look at the sires used Ballinvena Frankie, KilleaneyPompeii, Glaslough Game, Knockfin Catana and manyother sires immediately recognisable and it explains that ifyou keep using top class sires you will see the results. Somevery promising 1.5 year old bulls were viewed as we camecloser to the yard. The magnitude of this family farming enterprise can onlybe commented on. Once more we were entertained in thefamily home with food and drinks and after a smallpresentation it was farewell once more. The Munster branch is very grateful to the herds we visitedand on behalf of our group we wish them continued successfor the coming year.

John Ludgate

Group at theBoveen Herdof JoeO’Connor


Coote Geelan accepts a gift presented by Society PresidentTimmy O’Sullivan on behalf of the tour group

Coote speaks to a captive audience about the great grass in CoLeitrim.

Munster group view the Kye Herd of Padraig & CatherineMcGrath

Patrick, Catherine & Padraig McGrath with Munster BranchTreasurer John Ludgate.

President Timmy O’Sullivan checks out the detail atStrokestown.

Society President Timmy O’Sullivan with show champion KyeSheila and owner Padraig McGrath .

The tour group view the Deverell owned Ballyaville Herd

Munster tour group enjoy the hospitality of the Deverell Familyat Ballyaville

Gurteragh & Newstar HerefordsGurteragh & Newstar Herefords

Michael & Brian o’KeeffeGurteragh, Newmarket, co. cork. tel. 029-60608 Mobile: 087-9253369

www.gurteraghherefords.com

F.H. Noel, et

Sire:Dunrobin 603

Dam:RVH Silver 26eMiss 27G

GurteraghGladiator

Sire:Glaslough Dandy

Dam:lislaughtin Monica

GurteraghJustice, et

Sire:Border General V85

Dam:Quinsboro Rose 1st

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Senior Stock Bulls

Junior Stock Bullscorlismore Robinhood 592 - Sire: Corlismore Pompeii, Dam: Grianan Prim

Balleen Bonus - Sire: Gageboro Eugenic, Dam: Balleen Pansy 33


Munster Branch AGM

Branch Secretary Cathriona Murphy, newlyelected Chairman Martin Murphy & long

serving Treasurer John Ludgate.

Henry Dudley receives his award forLakelodge Jim 14 from Timmy O’Sullivan.

Declan Donnelly newly elected Vice Chairmanreceives his award for Munster Junior Bull of

the Year Clondrina 1069 from ChairmanMartin Murphy.

John Neenan receives his awardfor Munster Junior Heifer of the

Year Tullaha Raindrop fromChairman Martin Murphy.

Group of members in attendance

Munster Hereford Breed Society NewsThe Munster Hereford branch had a very busy 2013. The Male & Female of the year competition was very successful thisyear. The shows involved were Bridgetown, Charleville, Cappamore, Nenagh and the final was in Limerick. Congratulationsto all our winners and thank you to all who took park in the competition. Winners who attended our AGM were presentedwith their prizes by our Secretary Mr. Larry Feeney. The Competition is a fantastic way to promote the Hereford breed.The Neenan Family organised another fantastic table quiz to raise funds for the Munster branch in April 2013. The quiz

raised €625 for the Munster branch. The Munster branch would like to thank the Neenan family for organising the quizover the last number of years. It is a wonderful night out and a great social occasion to meet other breeders socially. Ourfarm visits The Munster branch went on tour in August 2013. On Friday the tour visited the herds of Padraig Mc Grath and CooteGeelan and on Saturday they attended Strokestown show. Thank you to all the hosts for letting the tour into their homesand farms to show us some fantastic stock and providing us with refreshments. Mr John Appleby and family organised a field evening, on August 31st 2013. It was a very enjoyable day we got to see afantastic display of stock. Master Judges on the day were John Neenan & John O Connor. Munster branch chairman Martin Murphy ran the Hereford weanling sale and show at Newport livestock mart in November2013. There was an entry of over 100 animals at the show and sale. Special thank you to all the sponsors of the show includeIrish Hereford Prime, Munster Hereford society, John & Thomas Hayes & Henry Dudley. Judges on the day were HenryDudley and Jim Fitzpatrick. Congratulations to the winner of the show, Mr Seamus Ryan, Newport, Co Tipperary who soldthe winning bull to Irish Hereford prime. We held our AGM in the Woodlands house hotel on the 26th November 2013. Thanks to all our members for their supportin 2013 and look forward to seeing them all at our meetings in 2014. Mr Liam Philpott our outgoing Chairman has had avery successful two year term. During his term Liam has organised a tour, field evening and very successful promotions.We welcome our new chairman Mr Martin Murphy to his new post and we look forward to working with him over the nexttwo years. Congratulations to Mr Declan Donnelly who was voted in as our Vice chairman. Special thanks to Larry Feeney,Willie Brannigan and Michael Cleary for attending our meeting.Timmy O’Sullivan organised the annual Christmas party lunch. It was held on 13th Jan in the Devon Inn. Thirty fiveattended the lunch and it was a wonderful social occasion for the branch.

Cathriona Murphy, Secretary


Thurles Show Judge: John Lynch Cattle classes were held for the first time at Thurles Showthis year with much success. Great credit must go toTrevor Dudley who was instrumental in organizing thecattle section and also to Susan Dudley who acted as cattlesecretary and chief steward on the day. Hopefully moreexhibitors will add Thurles Show to their showingschedules next year! Judge John Lynch awarded the Overall Championship tothe winner of the bull calf class, Lakelodge Jim 14 ownedby Henry Dudley. The Reserve Champion went to the 2ndprize winner in this class Clashagad Kanning owned byPat Sheedy. Henry Dudley then won 1st & 2nd prize in the heifer calfclass with two quality heifers from his Lakelodge herd.

Charleville Show The Supreme Female Championship was awarded to JohnNeenan with his fantastic 3 year old junior cow, TullahaPrimrose. Primrose was shown with much success in the2012 season and would go on to add to her numerousprizes by winning the National Junior Cow title atTullamore Show later in the year. The Male Championship went to Tom Roycroft andFamily with their stock bull Knockmountagh Duke bredby Eamon McKiernan. Duke had previously won thesenior bull class earlier in the day. Tom Roycroft continued his fine form in the showring byadding a further two 1st prizes to his collection with winsfor Springvilla Mary and Springvilla Miriam in the femalesection. In the calf section, Henry Dudley took 1st prize in thesenior bull calf class with Lakelodge Jim 14 with TomRoyroft and Pat Sheedy taking 2nd & 3rd prizerespectively. Matthew Goulding won 1st prize in thesenior heifer calf class with Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess withTim Breen and Timmie O’Sullivan taking 2nd & 3rd placein this class. For the classes for calves born in 2013, Tom Roycroft wonthe male class and Tim Breen won the heifer class withCoisceim Febee.

Clonmel ShowJudge: Tom Ludgate Noted Hereford breeder Tom Brennan had a field day atClonmel Show winning 3 of the 4 classes and taking homethe Supreme Hereford Championship. Tom’s 1st prizewinning bull class, the ultra stylish Balleen Bonus sired byhis renowned stock bull Gageboro Eugenic was the day’sSupreme Champion. Tom continued to dominate the malesection by also taking 2nd & 3rd prize in this class. The heifer calf class and maiden heifer class was also wonby Tom Brennan with Balleen Miss Prefect 725. 2nd prize

went to Glenn Dudley with Lakelodge Kathy 6 with HenryDudley taking 3rd position. The cow class was won by H & M Parr with Tourtanepoll 1Diamond. The Parr team also took 2nd prize with a senioruncalved heifer with Henry Dudley settling for 3rdposition with Lakelodge Kathy.

Cappamore Show Judge: JJ Farrell Cappamore Show had a smaller than usual entry this yearalthough the quality of the animals present wasexceptional. Matthew Goulding added yet anotherchampionship to his ever growing collection when he wonthe Supreme Championship with his outstanding maidenheifer Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503. Duchess 503 is adaughter of the famed show cow Dorepoll 1 Duchess andwas winner of the maiden heifer class on the day. The Reserve Championship was awarded to the winner ofthe bull calf class Clondrina 1069 owned by DeclanDonnelly. This young bull calf is sired by Balleen Gilbertand was one of the youngest bulls in the class. 2nd prizewent to Henry Dudley with Lakelodge Jim 14 withAnthony McCarthy taking home 3rd prize. The heifer calf class was won by Matthew Goulding withGouldinpoll 1 Duchess 548 with 2nd prize going to JohnNeenan with Tullaha Raindrop and Anthony McCarthytaking 3rd place. Delcan Donnelly took home his second 1st prize of the daywhen he won the best calf born in 2013 with Clondrina1082. 2nd prize also went to Declan Donnelly with MartinMurphy taking 3rd position. The last class of the day was the cow class which was wonby John Neenan with his junior cow Tullaha Primrose.

Limerick ShowThe Supreme Hereford Championship was awarded toJohn Neenan with Tullaha Raindrop. This young heifercalf had previously won a hat trick of prizes on the day,winning the heifer calf class, the Irish Junior HerefordHeifer of the Year and the Overall Female Championship.This is a truly remarkable achievement for this youngheifer which capped a great day for John Neenan andfamily. The Reserve Supreme Hereford Championship was wonby Declan Donnelly with Clondrina 1069. Clondrina 1069had earlier won the bull calf class and the Irish Junior Bullof the Year title. Clondrina 1069 also fought off stiffcompetition in the male section to take home the OverallMale Championship but had to settle for Reserve positionin the Championship honours. Declan Donnelly continued his dominance in the malesection winning the other two bull classes, winning 1stprize in the senior bull class and 1st prize in the junior bull

Munster Shows 2013


calf class with Clondrina 1082, making it a hat trick of redrosettes for Declan on the day. The cow class was won by Tom Roycroft. Tom won hissecond red rosette of the day when he emerged the victorin the senior uncalved heifer class. Matthew Goulding won the intermediate heifer class withGouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503. Duchess 503 was muchadmired in the ring and went on to win the ReserveFemale Championship later in the day. The last class of the day went to Martin Murphy who won1st prize in the heifer calf class for calves born in 2013.

NEWMARKET & DISTRICTAGRICULTURAL SHOWSunday 14th July at the Green Glens, MillstreetJudge: Mr John Ludgate

Pedigree registered male calf born on or after 1stJanuary 20131st Aliehs Prince, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane

Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry2nd Gurteragh Mercury, Brian & Barry O’Keeffe,

Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork

Pedigree registered female calf born on or after1st January 20131st Cosceim Fidelma, Tim Breen, Knockeenadillane,

Kiskeam, Co Cork 2nd Aliehs Pride, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane

Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry3rd Tullaha Rihanna, John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford,

Co Limerick

Pedigree registered female calf born on or after1st October 20121st Tullaha Raindrop, John Neenan, Tullaha,

Broadford, Co Limerick 2nd Goulding Kashmire, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore,

Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry3rd Cosceim Flyer, Tim Breen, Knockeenadillane,

Kiskeam, Co Cork

Pedigree registered male calf born on or after 1stOctober 20121st Lockfield Gaylas, Anthony McCarthy, Currane,

Banteer, Co Cork2nd Aliehs Bulle, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane

Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry

Pedigree registered male calf born on or after 1stJuly 20121st Lockfield Udel Gem, Anthony McCarthy, Currane,

Banteer, Co Cork2nd Lockfield Gaylas, Anthony McCarthy, Currane,

Banteer, Co Cork3rd Aliehs Briar, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane


Pedigree registered female calf born on or after1st July 20121st Goulding Duchess, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore,

Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry2nd Lockfield Udel Plum, Anthony McCarthy, Currane,

Banteer, Co Cork3rd Aliehs Susie 1st, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane


Pedigree registered maiden or incalf heifers bornbetween 1.7.2011 & 30.6.20121st Gurteragh Linda, Brian & Barry O’Keeffe,

Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork2nd Gurteragh Linsey, Brian & Barry O’Keeffe,

Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork3rd Coolanoran Olive, Denis Buckley, Ardagh, Co

Limerick

CHAMPION: Goulding DuchessMatthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry

RESERVE CHAMPION: Tullaha RaindropJohn Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Co Limerick BalleenPansy 668

Thurles Show Champion, Lakelodge Jim 14

Killian O’Malley, Newport, is presented with the trophy for theJunior Hereford Calf Class (born 2013) at Limerick by Una

Murphy.


R/L: Timmy O'Sullivan, Brian O'Keeffe, James Good, Barry O'Keeffe & David Goulding.

R/L: Tommy Cregan, David Goulding, Tim Breen and BrianO'Keeffe exhibiting at Newmarket and District Agricultural

Show.

Champion at Belgooly, Bandon, Clonakilty & Barryroe Shows- John Applebe with Apple 1 Molly.

David Goulding - Champion at Cappamore Show 2013Judge JJ Farrell and the Murphy Cup presented by Martin

Murphy, Toureenbrien, Newport.

Supreme Hereford Champion at Limerick Show.Tullaha Raindrop - Judge Glen Jacob with Tom Cregan and

Maura Neenan Cregan.

Barry & Brian O'Keeffe ofGurteragh Herefords at

Newmarket show.

Congratulations and best wishes to Una Murphy,(daughter of Martin and Winnie) & David O’Brien who

were married in October 2013.


Killian O’Malley showing for MartinMurphy, Toureenbrien at Dualla Show,

September 2013.

Cappamore Show 2013L/R: Shane O’Brien, Winnie Murphy, Henry

Dudley and Paddy Campion.

Declan Donnelly - First Prizewinner atCappamore Show, Young Bull Class.

Martin Murphy, Michael Clearyand Henry Dudley at Cappamore

Show.

Dualla Show, Cashel, Co. TipperaryAidan and Shane O’Brien showing

Toureenbrien Ursula for Martin Murphy,Toureenbrien, Newport.

Thomas Moynihan brushing animal atCappamore Show 2013.

Our Stock Bullcastledaly Jeff

Sire: Bowmont Storm A584Dam: Castledaly Lolly

We thank all our customers for their support and wish them well with their purchasesYoung stock usually for sale - Visitors always welcome

Michael & Gráinne FarrellKilcleagh, castledaly, Moate, co. westmeath. tel. 090-6430376 Mobile: 087 3189793

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1. Adrigole Herd 028-21501Corneilus McCarthy, Carrigfada, Skibbereen.2. Arlinstown Herd 086-3827565Declan Murphy, Ballinhasshig.3. Ballea Herd 087-6789712John White, Ballea, Carrigaline.4. Bearnagaoithe Herd 086-8047701Patrick McCarthy, Ballymore, Bandon.5. cappadineen Herd 023-8845957Bill Deane, Cappadineen, Dunmanway.6. coomkeen Herd 086-6057807Robert Dukelow, Durrus, Bantry.7. currabeg Herd 086-8593737Owen O’Neill, Coolroe, Ballincollig.8. curraghavadra Herd 027-51670Donal McGrath, Rooska, Bantry.9. Droumdaniel Herd 086-0851397Eugene Lynch, Droumdaniel, Bantry. 10. Dunworley Herd 086-1204092Mary Pat Dineen & Jim Moloney, Dunworley, Bandon.11. Forteregal Herd 087-2452507Gerard Lucey, Forrest, Coachford.

12. Furaleigh Herd 087-9924732Ted O’Sullivan, Bartlemy, Fermoy.13. Garraneishal Herd 087-3232586Graham Roycroft, Lyre, Clonakilty.14. Gortroe Herd 087-2733400Alan Jennings, Gortroe, Leap.15. Gurtaleen Herd 023-8847497JJ Barrett, Gurtaleen, Enniskeane.16. Island View Herd 085-1742792Christopher Mullins, Droumacappill, Bantry.17. Killaclug Herd 086-3653844John McDonnell, Carrigaphooka, Macroom.18. Kilronan Herd 087-6815881Daniel Lehane, Kilronan, Dunmanway.19. Kingsgrove Herd 087-3145588John Kingston, Derry, Ballineen.20. leacamolua Herd 086-1956522Donal Murray, Lower Ballina, Toames, Macroom.21. Skehanore Herd 086-3031375Tom & Paddy Hickey, Skehanore, Ballydehob. 22. Slieveroe Herd 086-8300379Adrian Bateman, Slieveroe, Riverstick.23. templebryan Herd 086-8598038James Kingston, Templebryan, Clonakilty.

Promoting Herefordsthroughout West Corkand beyond

chairman:John white, 087 6789712Secretary:Paddy Hickey, 086 8779639treasurer:J.J. Barrett, 023-8847497

West Cork Shows 2013

Springvilla Shakera & Knockmountagh Duke with owners Nialland Tom Roycroft and Judge Tom Ludgate at Skibbereen.

Knockmountagh Duke with Robert Roycroft and Judge TomFitzgerald at Middleton Show.

Springvilla Samuel 394 with Niall Roycroft and Judge DerekLovell at Ballyvourney Show.

Springvilla Miriam and Robert Roycroft at Bantry Show.

Knockmountagh Duke with owner Tom RoycroftKnockmountagh Duke with owner Tom Roycroft and Judge

Coote Geelan at Cork Summer Show.



West Cork Hereford Club Review of 2013

During the Summer a meeting of the West CorkHereford Club held in the Parkway HotelDunmanway decided to hold a Field Evening and

Stock Judging event which Ted O’Sullivan and familyvolunteered to host. On arrival at Bartlemy, Fermoy thehome of Ted & family Hereford Breeders in attendancewere warmly greeted and invited to the house forrefreshments. When the entire group had congregated wepartook of food and drink before heading to the farmyardwhere the cattle were collected and penned. A visit to thisherd was very special because of the quality and size ofanimals which were bred and shown by Ted over theyears. Three groups of cattle were presented for judging,cows, heifers and bulls. Judges on the day were DeclanMurphy (cows), Gene Lynch & Derry McCarthy (heifers)and Patrick Hickey for the bulls. The judges had a difficulttask in selecting and placing these animals as they were ofsuch close uniformity. Judging cards were handed out toall and when completed Patrick Hickey asked the Judgesto indicate their placing. Members of the group were thenasked how they placed their animals. After each class avery detailed and interesting discussion took place,starting with the Judges giving their reasons why theyplaced the animals in this order. Following this othermembers of the group were asked to give their reasons aswell. A lot of useful information was gained by thisprocedure, something which should be adopted in morecountry shows. It seems on this day that the ladymembers of the Club seemed to come out better in thefinal results! Having completed and viewed these magnificent animalsand the remainder of the herd which were housed close bythe consensus was that it was no surprise to people thatthe animals from this herd had been so successful overmany years. The next move was to a nearby field wherethe commercial suckler herd was inspected, here againwas a quality group of cows and followers any sucklerfarmer would like to have.At the conclusion it was a very worth-while outing. The

Chairman then thanked Ted, his wife & family for theirhospitality and for having the members of the club on hisfarm & providing the opportunity of viewing hiswonderful animals. Best wishes to the “Furaleigh Herd”and much success for 2014 & in years to come.Another very interesting meeting took place in theParkway Hotel. Francis Kearney a member of the ICBFgave a thorough talk & slide show on cattle breeding &genetic proofs. He gave an updated report on the moderntechnique of DNA technology in assessing the potential ofanimals. Up to now people thought that this procedurewas impossible, but the detailed account he gave on thesubject left almost everyone convinced that this method oftesting could prove that it is the way forward for assessingthe genetic value of both dairy & beef animals. Then itcame to the time when he invited people from the floor toask questions …… the way he answered these left us in nodoubt that this man was an expert able to deal with anysituation in breeding. All concerned were very impressedand gave great credit to his ability and knowledge in thispresentation.The Chairman thanked the speaker and impressed on the

group that we will have to adopt themodern ways that cattle breeding can beimproved to hasten genetic improvementin a very short period of time, consideringthat in previous times it took five or sixyears before the progeny of any bull hadresults of their breeding ability available.Concluding over a cup of tea it was agreedthat more of these get-togethers would bea good exercise for the future. Here iswishing the IHBS & all breeders the bestin 2014 and into the future.

John Kingston

Club Chairman John White makes a small presentation to theO’Sullivan Family.

The West Cork Club members in attendance atthe “Furaleigh Herd”


North Leinster Branch IHBSAGMThe 2013 AGM of the branch was held on the 8th July inClonamore House hotel Tullamore, a much later date thanusual due to the very late and difficult spring followed by agreat run of summer weather which meant everyone wasbusy “ making hay (silage etc) while the sun shone”.However a good meeting was held and the followingofficers were elected:Chairman: Anselm Fitzgerald.Vice Chair: Joe O’Connor.Secretary: Joe Deverell.Many summer shows were held in our area and are wellreported elsewhere in the journal, great thanks toeveryone involved.

Discussion Group MeetingOur discussion group meeting was kindly hosted by JJFarrell at his Trillick herd on Saturday 21st September at2pm. Padraig McGrath did a demo on clipping and showpreparation which was held in JJ,s much admired newlivestock shed. A good discussion followed coveringfeeding, tagging, hair sampling for DNA and otherbreeding issues. Lovely evening sunshine allowed us toview the excellent stock at Trillick including a very eyecatching calf “Trillick Hotspur” more about later. This wasfollowed by refreshments provided by Concepta and herhelpers which rounded of a very useful and enjoyableafternoon. We extend many thanks to JJ and his family.

Branch Excursion to Calf Show Shrewsbury UKAfter some years absence a branch trip was expertlyorganised by our chairman in December to the HerefordChristmas Calf Show in Shrewsbury. While the groupwere waiting in Dublin airport to board our flight JJFarrell finalised the deal with Eurogene AI for thepurchase by them of “Trillick Hotspur”. We congratulatedJJ on his success and toasted the deal later when we weresafely in our hotel on the other side of the Irish Sea!We flew to Birmingham and were met by our bus to TheCorbet Arms in Uffington where we were very well lookedafter on our arrival and indeed the next morning an earlybreakfast was provided so we could get to ShrewsburyLivestock Market in time for the start of the show. Therewas a very good show of cattle on view and one could notbut be impressed by both the cattle and how they wereshown with each class ready to enter the show ring assoon as the previous one exited. Great credit has to go tothe stewards, the handlers and the cattle; it was a pleasureto witness poetry in motion! Many of the classes had largeentries and the judge was well tasked to place them inorder but did his job fairly and in good time. It would beunfair to mention individual cattle but naturally Irish eyeswere drawn towards to TA Spooner’s Dieulacresse Kermitby Lakelodge Storm 2nd.A March 2013 bull calf Haven Kingpin by Bulge from ELLewis & Son caught a few eyes too even though he was

down the line in his class.A very good and worthwhile trip ended with our trustybus company bringing us back in time for our flight homeand we ended 2013 on a good note in our branch.Many thanks to Anselm Fitzgerald for all his work insetting up the trip.

J.D., Sec.

Trillick Hotspur

Padraig McGrath in action

Group at Trillick


Some pics from calf show, Shrewsbury.

North Leinster group outside the Corbet Arms ready for theshow.

Lineup of Sep/Oct 2012 bulls.

Haven Kingpin Dieulacresse Kermit by Lakelodge Storm 2nd.

Dernaroy Polled Herefords

Herd Sire: Lowesmoor 1 EntertainerStock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always welcome

eric HumphreysDernaroy, Newbliss, co. Monaghan.

Mobile: 086 3374652 Home: 047 54297 email: [email protected]

North Leinster BranchChairperson: Mr. Anslem Fitzgerald, 087 662 3403

Secretary: Mr. J. Deverell, Tel. 057 934 3728. Mobile: 087 270 2271Vice Chairperson: Joe O’Connor, 087 908 7460

CO. LONGFORD1. Breaney HerdK. Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh. 043 667 5056Mob. 087 623 43982. Creagh & Creaghpoll HerdsW.A. & I.H. Jones, Creagh House, Keenagh.043 332 22903. Keenagh & Keenaghpoll HerdsE. & P. Jones, Riverside, Keenagh. 043 332 2294 Mob. 086 834 65205. Trillick HerdJ.J. Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple, Longford. 043 334 1976 & Mob. 086 832 94366. Lisameen (P)/Moylong HerdJames McKeon, Lisameen, Ballinalee,Tel. 087 822 8364

CO. MEATH7. Ardmulchan HerdP. Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan. 046 902 14358. Church Hill HerdB. & R. Clarke, Carnaross, Kells. 046 924 5256 Mob. 087 238 63399. Portanob HerdJack Canty, Moyrath, Kildalkey, 046 943 5147 Mob. 086 831 281710. Curraghliffe HerdJohn A. Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath. 01 825 6230 Mob. 087 289 614911. Kilmessan HerdR. Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan. 046-902559912. Rathregan HerdV. Ledwith, Rathregan, Dunboyne. Tel. 01 8259270, 086-2556618

13. Crerogue HerdAngela Armstrong, Gibbstown, Navan.046 905 429114. Ballaghboy HerdRobert Clarke, Fordstown, Navan. 046 943 412015. Ballyboe HerdAnne Murphy, 26 Bridge View, Kilmessan,Navan.Tel. 086 382 5225, 046 902 573716. Fairyhouse HerdGeorge Stanley, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. Tel. 01 825 6330, 086 256 557717. Baytown HerdTom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne.Tel. 086 856 097819. Burrawaddy HerdPercy & Marion Jordan, Proudstown,Navan. Tel. 046 902 6261, 087 950 6148.20. Dunlever HerdMichael Bird, Dunlever House, Trim,Co. Meath. Tel. 086 996 5239

CO. OFFALY21. Ballyaville HerdJ. & I. Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill.057 934 3728 & 057 934 3555, 087 270 227122. Cill Cormaic HerdD. Larkin, Kilcormac, Birr. 05791 35368Mob. 086 339 781023. Moyclare HerdMl. Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont. Tel. 090 645 4640, 086 816 892424. Boveen HerdJ. O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr. Tel. 087 908 7460

27. Dungar HerdLester Roe, Parkview, Ballybrit, Roscrea087 411 8242

CO. WESTMEATH28. Clonleam HerdW. Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin. 087 233 805329. Gageboro HerdJ. Holloway, Horseleap, Moate. 057 933 5227, 087 765 737430. Glenree HerdL. & F. Glennon, Glenree, Dysart,Mullingar. 044 922 6121, 087 612 214131. Grianan & Caulry HerdT. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate.Tel. 086 609 805132. Kilgolagh HerdHugh Lynch, Kilgolagh, Finea, Mullingar.043 668 1210 Mob. 087 958 277333. Carrick HerdPhilip Lynch, Carrick Finea, Mullingar. 043 668 1218, 087 958 277334. Castledaly HerdMichael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly.Tel. 090 643 0376 Mob. 318 979335. Cave Hill HerdPauric Farrell, 087 293 9133

CO. LOUTH36. Knockmountagh HerdEamon McKiernan, Monasterboice,Drogheda. 041 982 6362, 087 221 7201

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North Leinster Shows 2013LONGFORD SHOWJudge: Jack Wilson

Champion: Kye Sheila 596 Padraig McGrathReserve Champion: Knockmountagh Chief

Eamon McKiernan

Hereford cow or heifer in calf or in milk,1. Portanob Julia J&J Canty2. Baltymore Francis Coote Geelan3. Drumboy Nollaig Sean Kilrane

Hereford Heifer born between 01.07.11 and30.06.121. Kye Sheila 596 P McGrath 2. Knockmountagh Petal Philip Lynch3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Christine Drumm

Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.07.121. Moyclare Rose 22nd Michael Molloy2. Trillick Tara JJ Farrell3. Trillick Elaine JJ Farrell

Hereford Male born on after 01.07.121. Knockmountagh Chief Eamon McKiernan2. Keenaghpoll 1 Hercules E&P Jones3. Kye Sonic 612 Padraig McGrath

Hereford Male born on after 01.11.121. Port 1 Bob J&J Canty2. Trillick Hotspur JJ Farrell3. Moyclare Lieutenant Michael Molloy

Hereford Female born on or after 01.11.121. Trillick JJ Farrell

Hereford Bull Calf born 01.01.12 to 31.06.121. Doonavereen Precision Paddy Farrell

Kye Sheila 596with PadraigMcGrath.

MOATE SHOWJudge: Mr William Jones (Jnr)

Champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd M MolloyReserve Champion: Grianan Masterplan

T&A Fitzgerald

Hereford Bull Calf born on or after 01.11.121. Gageboro Morgan J Holloway2. Trillick Hotspur JJ Farrell3. Moyclare Lucky M Molloy

Hereford Heifer Calf born on or after 01.11.121. Moyclare Pansy 14th M Molloy2. Grianan Agnes M657 T&A Fitzgerald3. Gageboro Megan J Holloway

Hereford Bull born on or between 01.07.12 and31.10.121. Grianan Masterplan T&A Fitzgerald 2. Castledaly Jackson M Farrell3. Carrick Luckey P Lynch

Hereford Heifer born on or between 01.07.12 and31.10.1211. Moyclare Rose 22nd M Molloy 2. Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 T&A Fitzgerald3. Trillick Tara JJ Farrell

Hereford Heifer bon on or between 01.07.11 and30.06.121. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Christine Drumm

Champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy


Mullingar ShowJudge: Mr Eric Humphreys

Champion: Portanob JuliaReserve Champion: Corran Hill Carole

Hereford Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot1. Portanob Julia, DOB: 3rd June 2006, s. Ardmulchan

Wanderor, d. Portanob Lady. Owners: J & J Canty.2. Lakelodge Kathy 3rd, DOB: 12th Jan 2012, s.

Darreens Champion, d. Lakelodge Kathy. Owner: Henry Dudley.

3. Baltymore Francis, Owner: Coote Geelan.

Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.01.12 and30.09.12 1. Corran Hill Carole, DOB: s. 2nd Jan 2012, s. Corran

Hill Miracle, d. Corran Hill Tara. Owner: Colin Anderson

2. Grianan Orange M 639, DOB: 4th July 2012, s.Romany 1 Captain, d.Grianan Dominique. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald.

3. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sep 2012, s. BroccaSaviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy

Hereford Bull born on/between 01.01.12 and30.09.121. Port 1 Bill, DOB: 7th Mar 2012, s. Port 1 Bob.

Owners: J & J Canty.2. Moyclare Lieutenant, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Brocca

Saviour, d. Moyclare Ursula 4th.Owner: Michael Molloy.

Hereford Heifer born after 01.01.131. Corran Hill Annabell, DOB: 7th April 2013, s.

Parkhill Pompeii, d. Corran Hill Tara.Owner: Colin Anderson

Hereford Bull born after 01.01.131. Baltymore Rodge 408, Sire, Kye Rodge 553.

Owner: Coote Geelan.

2. Lakelodge Kathy 6th, DOB: 6th Feb 2013, s. DareensChampion, d. Kilsunny Queen Chastity. Owner: Henry Dudley.

3. Corran Hill Aoran, DOB: 10th Jan 2012, s. CorranHill Iceman, d. Corran Hill Snowy. Owner: Colin Anderson

Hereford Heifer born on/after 01.10.121. Clonleam Verena 21, DOB: 20th Oct 2012, s.

Mawarra Sentimental, d. Clonleam Verena 13th.Owner: William Branagan

Res Champ: Grianan Masterplan with Anselm & DarraghFitzgerald.

Champion Corran Hill Carole

Res. Champ Portanob Julia exhibited by John Canty, assistedby Jack and Isobel with judge Eric Humphreys.

Fingal Show 2013 - Kye Sheila Padraig McGrath & JudgeRobin Irvine.


OSSORY SHOW Judge: Tom Fitzgerald

Champion: Knockduffpoll 1 EmmaReserve Champion: Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond

Hereford Cow or Heifer in calf or in milk1. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond Henry & Mervyn Parr2. Mountfade Euphrimia Victor Allen

Hereford Heifer born between 01.07.12 and30.09.12 1. Knockfin Ladybird 807 Francis Scot2. Knockfin Sally 805 Francis Scot

Hereford Bull born between 01.07.12 and30.09.12 1. Dareens Ken John Fitzpatrick2. Knockduffpoll 1 Power Ranger Niall Jones3. Ballyaville Rowland Joe Deverell

Hereford Heifer born between 01.01.11 and30.06.121. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Niall Jones2. Grianan Orange K589 Mervyn Parr3. Ballyaville Flavia Joe Deverell

Hereford Bull born on or after 01.10.121. Knockfin Sorento Francis Scott2. Knockfin Juga Francis Scott

Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.10.121. Ballyfrunk Alma 1826 Pat Murphy

Hereford Male or Female Calf born in 20131. Tourtane Barry Henry & Mervyn Parr2. Tourtane Sally Henry & Mervyn Parr

Best Hereford Pair1. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond/Grianan Orange K589

Henry & Mervyn Parr

Champion Knockduffpoll 1 Emma & Niall Jones being presentedwith Scott Perpetual Trophy by Judge Tom Fitzgerald.

The busy cattle lines at Ossory Show.

Reserve Champion Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond with her calfexhibited by H&M Parr.

Dareens Ken winner of the Thompson Silver Challenge Cupwith Hereford Society Chairman Willie Branagan owners John

and Donal Fitzpatrick and Judge Tom Fitzgerald.

1st prizewinner Tourtane Barry with Henry & Mervyn Parr.

KYE (H) & CLOONSHANAGH (P)HEREFORDS

est 1956

Many thanks to all our valued CustomersVisitors always welcome

Padraig & Catherine McGrathKye, elphin, co. Roscommon. tel 087 2693201 or 071 9635008

email: [email protected]

Kye SHeIlA 596Sire: Steil Gerard by churchill Storm - Dam: Kye Paula 1st by yarram Pompeii V055

Hereford Champion at six summer shows including National Hereford show Tullamore, Royal Meath show Trim and StrokestownShow. Chosen as the 2013 RDS Champion of Champions.

Pictured at Tullamore Show 2013 after winning Supreme All Ireland Champion

Kye StoRM 609Sire: Bowmont Storm A584

Dam: Kye Paula 535 by yarram Pompeii V055First Prize at Premier Autum Show and Sale Tullamore

October 2013. Sold to Mr. Richard Kehoe Ballicmoyer, Co.Carlow at €3550. Wishing Richard the best of luck.

Kye StING 595Sire: Bowmont Storm A584

Dam: Kye Sorcha by churchill StormFirst Prize winner and Overall Champion at April Sale in

Kilmallock. Sold to S & N Heatrick Glaslough Co.Monghan at €2900. The very best of luck to the Glaslough

Herd with their new stock bull.

KYE (H) & CLOONSHANAGH (P)HEREFORDS


South Leinster Branch - Balleen Meeting

In a new innovative approach theSouth Leinster Branch underChairman Glenn Jacob took the

initiative to have their June meetingon farm at the Balleen Herd by thekind invitation of Tom Brennan andFamily at Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny on June 1st last. There was alarge attendance at this the first suchmeeting of the South Leinster branchwhich heretofore held its meetings ina local hotel. Particularly pleasing was the large group ofyoung Hereford enthusiasts in attendance.

The topics discussed on the day were:• South Leinster shows• Current position of the breed in South Leinster and

across Ireland• Discussion and feedback on the use of both imported

and home based Hereford bulls.• The National Ploughing Championship which will be

hosted by the South Leinster Branch in Ratheniska,Co. Laois September 24th to 26th next.

Top commercial farmer Mr Jim Hogan, Rathoe, Co.Carlow gave a very interesting presentation on improvingoutput and net profit on his farm by introducing aHereford bull to his suckler herd. Jim and Seamus Hoganfarm a herd of 80 Hereford/Simmental cross cowsfinishing all cattle to beef. He outlined to the meeting thatadding a Hereford bull to the herd has significantlyimproved productive and reproductive efficiency incomparison with the national average (Table 1). Mr Hoganhighlighted that the low maintenance cost, ease of calving,ease of finishing and increased milk are all contributing toincreased net profit from the farm.

Table 1. Calving performance of the herd in 2012 vnational average.Hogan’s farm is a fantastic example of how Hereford

genetics can be used as both a profitable sire and dam inthe suckler herd. South Leinster Branch Chairman GlennJacob complemented Jim on his enthusiasm for the breedand thanked him on behalf of the branch for attendingand giving such an enlightening presentation.

The meeting concluded with a junior stock judgingcompetition. Six bulls were presented from the Balleen

Herd for viewing and judging. Mr Liam Philpott, Allowdale Herd, Kanturk, judged thecattle for the competition and explained his reasoning forplacing the animals in the order that he did.

The participants and winners in the junior stock judgingcompetition were:1. George Murphy 5. Seamus Doyle2. John Paul Scott 6. Hannah Murphy3. Nigel Hogan 7. Olivia O’Gorman4. Hannah Driver 8. Peter Murphy

All participants in the junior stock judging competitionreceived Hereford merchandise from the Society andsupplied by www.farm-wardrobe.com.

Ned the donkey calls order!

National Average Hogan’s FarmCalving interval (days) 399 368Mortality at Birth (%) 5.5 3.0Mortality at 28 days (%) 6.7 0Females not calved in a period 6 6Calves per cow per year 0.81 1.03

Stock judging in progress

Liam Philpott discusses his selection

IRISH HEREFORD BREED SOCIETYSOUTH LEINSTER BRANCH

Chairman: Glenn Jacob 087 6786895, 053 9233208Secretary: Mervyn Parr 087 6636665

1. Dunsinane HerdGlen Jacob, DunsinaneEnniscorthy, Co. WexfordTel: 05392 33208 or 087 6786895

2. Udel Polled HerefordsDavid & Daithi Carroll, Coole CampileNew Ross, Co. WexfordTel: 087 2495762 or 087 2346310

3. Clonroe HerdJohn & Norah Jones, Pallas,Gorey, Co. WexfordTel: 053 942 8283 or 087 6922551

4. Knockduff HerdCurtis & Jones, Knockduff, Bree,Enniscorthy, Co. WexfordTel: 05392 47762 or 087 8173450

5. Air Hill HerefordsJ. W. & D. J. Johnson, Tomagaddy, Gorey, Co. Wexford.Tel: 086 2326151

6. Ballydowell HerdJoe Maher, Ballydowell Rathmoyle,Co. Kilkenny.Tel: 056 7767844 or 087 2731021

8. Tourtane/Tourtane Poll HerdHenry Parr, Tourtane, Castlecomer,Co. Kilkenny.Tel: 056 42158 or 087 7583820

9. Bawngarrif HerdChristy Finn, Bawngarrif, Ballcallan,Kilkenny.Tel: 056 7762156

10. Knockfin HerdFrancis Scott, Knockfinn, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.Tel: 0505 4623 or 086 8302911

11. Coolnacritta HerdSean Shiel, Coolnacritta, Rathdowney, Co. Laois.Tel: 087 2687142

12. Ballyraggan HerdJames Thompson, Ballyraggan,Rathvilly, Co. Carlow.Tel: 059 9161132 or 086 3629202

13. St. Mullins HerdTom Murphy, Ballynock, St. Mullins,Via Carlow Co. Kilkenny.Tel: 051 424840 or 087 9413680

15. Chatsworth HerdTom Hennessy, Chatsworth, Castlecomer,Co. Kilkenny.Tel. 086 1505574 or 056 4442192

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South Leinster Branch Review 2013The AGM took place in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow on the17th February last. Mr Glenn Jacob and Mr. Mervyn Parrwere re-elected Chairman and Secretary respectively. Thebranch undertook a very successful Hereford calfpromotion in five livestock marts across the south east.The five marts which facilitated the promotion wereCarlow, Kilkenny, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Carnew.The Hereford Society kindly sponsored the prize fund forthe best Hereford bull and heifer calf less than 42 days ofage on the day of sale. Slaney Meats gave added incentiveto the buyers of the prize winning calves by offering €50off the sale price. The branch has taken the initiative to have the majority oftheir branch meetings on-farm. To date, the initiative hasbeen a great success. The first meeting took place at theherd of Mr. Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny on the 1st June last.Commercial beef producer Mr. JimHogan, Rathoe, Co. Carlow gave avery interesting presentation to themeeting on improving output andnet profit on his farm byintroducing a Hereford bull to hissuckler herd. The meetingconcluded with a junior stockjudging competition. Six bulls werepresented from the Balleen Herdfor viewing and judging.The second field meeting took placeon the herd of Henry and MervynParr, Tourtane, Clogh,Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on the12th September last. Mr JohnMcDonald from Slaney Meats wasin attendance to update themeeting on the progress of theSlaney Hereford Scheme. Heoutlined to the meeting that therewas a strong seasonal flow ofHereford cattle into the scheme,

however he warned that there needs to be steady flow ofquality assured cattle throughout the year to fulfil the highdemand for Hereford beef. A number of bullocks andheifers suitable for the Hereford schemes were on displaythat evening. A mini stock judging competition includedthe grading of the bullocks. Branch chairman Mr GlennJacob correctly graded the cattle and won three bags ofmeal kindly donated to the event by Glanbia, Crettyard.The meeting concluded with a walk through the Tourtaneherd.The branch hosted the National PloughingChampionships in Ratheneska, Co. Laois. Great creditmust be given to all Hereford exhibitors and those whoprepared and participated in the stand for the biggestfarming event of the year.

M. Parr, Branch Secretary

Left Mervyn Parr, representing IHBS; right John McDonnell, Slaney Foods with thewinners of the bull and heifer calf competition at the Spring Calf Promotion.

Attendance at the Tourtane meetingNiall Jones, Mairead Curtis Jones, Glenn Jacob & Tom Brennan

at the event.


Start them young: Master EthanPatterson enjoying the Field

Evening.

Steers & Heifers suitable forHereford Branded Beef.

Prolific Hereford cow with her 5progeny born within two years

Tinahely ShowThe 78th annual Tinahely show took place on AugustBank Holiday Monday. A select number of Hereford cattlewere on show. The Hereford championship was awardedto Henry & Mervyn Parr with their cow ‘Tourtane Poll 1Diamond’. The reserve champion went to Messrs Curtis &Jones with ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’. The judge for theday was Mr. Michael Coady

Hereford Cow or Heifer in Calfor with Calf at foot

1. Henry and Mervyn Parr.Tourtane Hse., Clogh,Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’(Champion)

2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co.Wexford.

Hereford Heifer born on orbetween 1st July 2011 and 30thJune 20121. Messrs Curtis & Jones.

Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy,Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1Emma’ (Reserve Champion)

2. Henry and Mervyn Parr.Tourtane Hse., Clogh,Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.Tourtane Poll 1 Maisie’

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2012and 30th June 20131. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe

Jacky’

Hereford bull born on or between 1st July 2012and 30th June 20131. Messrs Curtis & Jones. 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe

John 2nd’3. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Champion ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’ with Henry and Mervyn Parr

Est. 1932

Meet mysons Gageboro Eugenic

12 sons for sale 2014

G & T BRENNANBalleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny

Tel. 056-8832391 086 2617241Email: [email protected]: Balleenherefords.com

Balleen HudsonChampion March Kilkenny Bull SaleSold for top price €3,000

Balleen BonusPremier Bull Calf Champion, Nenagh Show.Sold at Tullamore Bull Sale - top price €3,600Sold to Gurteragh Herefords

Balleen SamoaChampion April Kilkenny Bull SaleTop price €3,200

Balleen ModelmanSire: Castledaly Garoid. Reserve Killmallock

Sold for top price €3,500

We thank all our customers old and new

BalleenHerefords


Iverk Show(Piltown)The 187th annual Iverk show took place on the 24thAugust. A great day was had by all in the sunshine. Not tobe outdone by a significant increase in Angus cattle at theshow this year, a large number of exhibitors of top qualityHerefords were on show in all five pedigree Herefordclasses. Five top quality two year old heifers entered thering for the class which was kindly sponsored by HerefordPrime. The class was won by Mr. Matthew Goulding with‘Goulding Poll 1 Duchess 503’. This heifer went on to beReserve Champion. The Hereford champion went toEamon McKiernan with his bull Knockmountagh Chief’.The young handler class sponsored by the South LeinsterBranch was won by David Goulding. The judge for the daywas Mr. Dan Melody.

Cow or Heifer in Calf or with calf at foot1. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh,

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’3. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh,

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July2011 to 30th June 2012 (Sponsor: HerefordPrime)1. Matthew Goulding. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co.

Kerry. ‘Goulding Poll 1 Duchess 503’ (ReserveChampion)

2. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy,Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’

3. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny.‘Balleen Pride 689’

4. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Hereford bull born between 1st July 2012 and30th June 2013.1. Eamon McKiernan. Newtown, Monasterboice,

Drogheda, Co. Louth. ‘Knockmountagh Chief’(Champion)

2. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny.‘Balleen Rolo’

3. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Hereford heifer born between 1st July 2012 and30th June 2013 1. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny.

‘Balleen Miss Perfect’2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh,

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Katie’3. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Young handler Class (14 -20yrs) (Sponsor: SouthLeinster Hereford Branch) 1. David Goulding. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry 2. Jack Goulding. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry

3. Niall Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy,Co.Wexford.

Champion Knockmountagh Chieftain with Judge Dan Melodyand owner Eamon McKiernan.

Reserve Champion Goulding Poll 1 Dutchess with Judge DanMelody & David Goulding.

David Goulding winner Young handler class.

Impressive lineup of young Hereford bulls at Iverk.


Tullow ShowTullow show took place on 19th August. On a warm day,there was a large crowd in attendance. The Herefordchampionship went to Henry & Mervyn Parr with theircow ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’. The reserve championwent to Messrs Curtis & Jones with ‘Knockduff Poll 1Power Ranger’. It was a great day for the traditionalbreeds as both Angus and Hereford cattle dominated theInterbreed Championship of the show. Mr. Joe Moranwon the interbreed championship with his Angus stockbull. Whilst Henry & Mervyn Parr took the reserveinterbreed championship of the show with their cow‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’. The interbreed judge Mr JohnShirley, commented when giving the results of thechampionship that this exceptional Hereford cowdemonstrated the true qualities of the breed.

Pedigree Hereford Cow or heifer in calf or withcalf at foot 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh,

Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July2009 & 31st June 2010 (St. Mullins Hereford Cup)1. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy,

Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’

2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh,Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Poll 1 Maisie’

Pedigree Hereford Bull born after 1st July 20101. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy,

Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Power Ranger’2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe John

2nd’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born after 1st July 20101. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe

Jacky’

“Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond Champion Hereford & InterbreedChampion at Tullow show with Henry Parr, Heather Parr and

Leinster & Ireland rugby star Sean O’Brien.

Tourtane Herefords

celebrating 20 years breeding top quality pedigree and commercial Hereford cattle

Quality Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always welcomeHenry & Mervyn Parr

tourtane, clogh, castlecomer, co. Kilkenny. tel. 087 758 3820

Glaslough Hurricane (Stock Bull) tourtane Poll 1 Sara (Sire: Glaslough Hurricane)

est. 1994

KNOCKMOUNTAGH (H)/KNOCKMANTA (P) HEREFORDSEstablished 1981

Knockmountagh chiefat 12 months.Bull of the year, tullamore 2013Sire: yarram Star General

First Prizewinner at numerousother shows. champion at Iverk,Reserve champion at Dundalk,longford.Sold to Mr. Bill Andrew,Arranview Herefords, Scotland

KnockmountaghMarshall at 10 months.Reserve Bull of the year,tullamore 2013Sire: Knockmountagh tarzan

First Prizewinner at numerousother shows.champion at Virginia.Sold to Mr. Anthony Spooner,Dieulacresse Herefords, england.

other successes in 2013:Knockmountagh Duke by corlismore Pompeii sold to Mr. tom Roycroft, Springvilla

Herefords at Spring Premier Sale for €4,600. we congratulate tom on his many successfuloutings with Duke over Summer 2013.

we are very thankful to all our valued customers and wish them every success.

young Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors welcome

eamon & John McKiernanNewtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, co. louth.

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NORTHERNIRELANDThe National Hereford Show NI The National Hereford Show is a firm favourite in the NIHereford Breeders Associations diary, with a bumper entryof stock forward at this year’s event staged in thepicturesque setting of Castlewellan Forest Park.Bernard Rimmer travelled from Preston to place thecatalogued entry of over forty head, finding his SupremeChampion in the senior bull class. This show leader was“Richmount 1 Hermes” owned and bred by James Graham,Portadown. Enjoying a great show season this October 2010born bull has laid claim to six Championships and was Maleand Reserve Supreme at Balmoral Show in May. The success story didn’t end there for Hermes as he waslater in the day awarded second reserve in the Champion ofChampions competition staged during the grand parade,under Judge David Legget from United Auctions.Graceland 1 Colin sired the National Show Champion, andalso was behind a first prize winner from the same exhibitorin the form of “Richmount 1 Ice Diamond”. This duo wasthen selected as the best progeny pair. Reserve MaleChampion also came from the Senior bull class with RobinIrvines 6 year old Greenyards 1 Dougie.New breeder Phillippa Auret, Saintfield enjoyed her bestshow outing to date when her March 2012 born heifer“Lessans 1 June” was placed Female Champion in the runup to the overall line up where she was tapped out asReserve Supreme exhibit. Parkhill Pompeii is the sire of thisflashy young heifer, with the dam being Magheraknock 1Cassie.There was a tremendous line up of first prize winners in theChampionship, which featured no less than nine red ticketholders. The first class of the day was the cow section whichwas headed up by David Smyth, Ballynahinch with his eightyear old cow “Llancillo Hall Rosalind 5th”. The 2011 born heifer class was won by Mervyn and HenryRichmond, Derrylin with their homebred entry “CorrabackJoan 5th” who went on to be Reserve Female Champion.It was a clean sweep for John and William McMordie,Ballygowan in the heifer calf classes with their Solpoll 1Starlet K7 and Solpoll 1 Stella K27 securing top placings. This trend carried through to the bull class when Solpoll 1

Kingpin won his class, and was then awarded the OverallCalf Championship. Kingpin was sired by the hugelysuccessful Solpoll 1 Dynamite, as was his team mate Starlet.Panmure 1 Henry produced Stella K27 for the McMordieteam. The youngest bull calf class was won by Lurgan basedbreeder Ciaran Kerr who brought out “Kinnego 1 Kruizo”,sired by Romany 1 Frisky.The group of three from one exhibitor attracted a good entrywith the first prize awarded to John & William McMordie.It was then the turn of the young handlers to shine, with 16year old Elizbeth McCready, Dromore collecting theStockmans Shield.

Lessans 1 June

“Richmount 1 Hermes” owned and bred by James Graham


RUAS Balmoral 2013Quality and Quantity were order of the day in the Herefordrings at Balmoral Show with a tremendous crowd ofspectators watching from start to finish. The new groundshave proven to be an outstanding venue for this prestigiousevent. Judging was in the very capable hands of RobertWilson, Kelso who runs the noted Romany herd ofHerefords.Securing the Supreme Championship was the outstandingtwo year old heifer "Dorepoll 1 262L Sally" brought out bywell known breeders JE, RI & W Haire, Dundrod. Thisheifer simply oozed style, and was admired by the judgefrom early morning. "I liked this heifer as soon as shestepped into the ring. She demonstrates great breedcharacter and correctness, and should make a wonderfulcow." stated Robert Wilson.The Haire family purchased their Champion's dam while inCanada in 2005. The following year she was placed ReserveFemale Champion at Agribition which is the CanadianNational Hereford Show. She was then flushed successfullyresulting in the 2013 Balmoral Show Champion which issired by Remittall Olympian.The Male Champion "Richmount 1 Hermes" was thentapped out at Reserve Supreme Champion for Portadownbreeder James Graham. Graceland 1 Colin sired thisexciting prospect, born in Octobert 2010. Mr Wilsondescribed this entry as "potential stock bull material, witha great future ahead of him". "Hermes" has turned headssince he was Calf Champion in 2011, and won a number ofprizes throughout the 2012 show season.Miss Phillippa Auret, Saintfield was exhibiting at BalmoralShow for the second time, and enjoyed her most successfulouting winning the Junior Championship with the ParkhillPompeii sired heifer "Lessans 1 June".The Reserve Junior Championship was awarded toCarrowdore based breeders John and Karen Taggart, withtheir home bred yearling bull "Carneyhill 1 Jackson".The FW McMordie Perpetual Challenge Cup for the BestJunior Hereford born on or after 1st July 2011 was

presented to John McMordie for his Solpoll 1 Dynamite son"Solpoll 1 Jingo". The McMordie family were once again tothe fore in the judging ring when their stock bull "Panmure1 Henry" was placed Reserve Male Champion. This Romany1 Distiller son was Hereford Bull of the Year in 2012.The McMordie team picked up another red ticket in theGroup of Three Competition which featured a strong entryfrom a number of breeders. David Wilson's Lisrace teamwere in Reserve with the Haire family securing thirdposition.Mervyn Richmond was runner up in the FW McMordiePerpetual Challenge with "Corrabrack Joan 5th". Thisdaughter of Churchill Ginger secured a red ticket earlier inthe day. David Wilson, and sons Robbie and Jack notched upReserve Female Champion with their "Lisrace Curly V111",pictured left. This daughter of Glaslough Captain was bornin February 2011, and is out of Corranny Star.The first class of the day was a very impressive entry ofcows, which saw eleven entries from breeders both Northand South of the border. Leading this large class was"Knockmountagh Olga" from the father and daughter teamof John & Karen Taggart.The Hereford section was generously supported by LindenFoods, with William Waugh ringside to make presentationsto the winners. "Linden Foods are delighted to be associated with theHereford breed, which is currently enjoying huge popularityand demand within the beef industry."

Solpoll 1 Kingpin

"Dorepoll 1 262L Sally" with from L to R, William Waughrepresenting sponsors Linden Foods, David Heath and William Haire

"Richmount 1 Hermes"

Northern Ireland HerefordBreeders Association Annual CalfShow at Dungannon MartThe Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders Association stagedtheir popular Annual Calf Show at Dungannon Mart, whichattracted entries from right across the region.Almost 50 calves competed for an array of awards whichwere kindly supported by sponsors United Feeds. It wasencouraging to have a good gallery of spectators at the eventwith a number travelling from south of the border.Leading the way in the male section was Andrew McMordie,Ballygowan with “Solitude 1 Kingdom”. This exciting youngprospect is a grandson of the three times BalmoralChampion “Solpoll 1 Dynamite”. He was tapped out asSenior Champion and Overall Male Champion by JudgeAndrew Hughes who travelled from Devon for the event.The Reserve Senior Male Championship was secured byBallygawley based breeder Des Kelly. This was for therecently imported “Greenyards 1 Kilbeck” sired by “FordAbbey 1 Dartania”.The Haire family, Dundrod who brought out a strong teamfrom their noted Dorepoll prefix notched up a number ofawards at the event. These included the Reserve Male andJunior Champion “Dorepoll 1 579 Knight Hawk”. “Dorepoll1 579 Knighthood stood next in line in the junior final line

up. Both of these are sired by the homebred stock bull“Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage”.The Dorepoll team were back in the ribbons in the femalesection when “Dorepoll 1 Katie 611” laid claim to the OverallChampionship. The sire in this case “Dorepoll 1 60GChinook” was imported from Canada as an embryo.The McMordie’s continued with success with “Solpoll 1Starlet K14” placed Reserve Senior Female Champion. The$270,000 sire “Remitall Super Duty” was behind thisstylish entry, with two full sisters from the herd recentlyhaving been exported to England. The herd’s stock bull“Panmure 1 Henry” Bull of the Year 2012 produced twochoice heifers for the Solpoll prefix. “Dainty K18” wasappointed Junior and Reserve Female Champion, and herteammate “Stardust K20” won the Reserve Junior Femaletitle. John Andrews (13) from Larne had an enjoyable day whenhe was placed top young handler on his first outing.


Panmure 1 Henry, Reserve Male Champion, Balmoral

Lisrace Curly VIII, Reserve Female Champion, Balmoral

Overall Champion “Dorepoll 1 Katie 611”

Junior and Reserve Female Champion “Solpoll 1 Starlet K14”

“Solitude 1 Kingdom”, Senior Champion and Overall MaleChampion.


Record priced HerefordFemale!A record price for a Hereford female sold in the UK/NI hasbeen established, with the recent sale of Solpoll 1 Stella C16for £12,000 to breed newcomers David and Maggie Kelly,Cumbria. Stella, a seven year old cow bred by John &William McMordie, Ballygowan, Co Down is the second fivefigure female sold in recent years from this herd, which wasestablished in 1953.She is sired by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator a Doonbiddie Hustlerson bred by David & Daithi Carroll, Coole, Campile, CoWexford out of a Koanui Blueprint daughter Udel 1 J7Priceless Gem and purchased by Messrs McMordie as ayoung bull. Northern Ireland Female of the Year in 2008 as a heifer she

has gone on to be one of thetop breeding cows in theSollpoll herd. All 3 of hersons have been sold forbreeding with 2 working inpedigree herds, Grenadewith John Henning’s Boleyherd and Hero, InterbreedBeef Performance Champ-ion at the Royal Ulstershow Balmoral in 2012prior to making the topprice at the Autumn Sale inHereford, UK selling toJohn Walker’s Docklowherd.Stella sold with her 4month old heifer calf StellaK27 at foot who won herclass on her only 2 showoutings this past summer.K27 was sired by the herd’snew stock bull Panmure 1

Henry who NI Bull of the Year in 2012. Commenting on hispurchase David Kelly, known for his highly successfulNetherhall Limousin herd said “We came over looking tobuy some heifers but after seeing the cow and calf I knew Ihad to try and buy her as a foundation female for my newherd, she is an outstanding cow”

Reserve Male Champion “Dorepoll 1 579 Knight Hawk”

Solpoll 1 Stella C16

Upcoming Events:

PREMIER SHOW & SALE AT DUNGANNON MART Friday 17th JanuaryNATIVE BREEDS SPRING SHOW & SALE AT DUNGANNON Tuesday 22nd April

ROYAL ULSTER AT BALMORAL 14th - 16th MayNATIONAL SHOW AT ARMAGH Saturday 14th June

NATIVE BREEDS AUTUMN SHOW & SALE AT DUNGANNON Tuesday 18thNovember

Young Bulls and Heifers usually for saleVisitors always Welcome

O’CONNOR FAMILYBallingarry, Co. Limerick. Tel. 087-6481432 (John)

Dieulacresse Hector - Junior Stock Bull at clouncagh Herefords Sire: westwood Advancer - Hereford Bull of the year 2010 in the top 1% for calving ease

Dam by Haven Union Jack.

Autumn born calves by Hector look very promising

Clouncagh HerefordsEstd. 1996

Dieulacresse Hector

westwood AdvancerSire: Westwood Director

westwood DirectorNational Champion UK 2012

Clouncagh HerefordsEstd. 1996


U.K.

Rathregan Herd Stock Bull Corlismore Poll 1 Lad 530Supreme Male Champion National Show 2013

Supreme Hereford Champion National Show 2012Sire: Corlismore Pompeii Sire of Dam: Doonbiddie Hustler

* Horned Stock Bull is “Badlingham Baeddan” (by Auckvale Barnstormer)

* Both Bulls are producing excellent young stock.

These are the bloodlines that run in the great Rathregan Herd.

* Previous Stock Bull Zarabande Zippy - National UK Champion.

* Previous Stock Bull Ballinalick Robin - National Champion 1999.

Young Stock Always For SaleAll visitors are as welcome as the Flowers of May.

Contact Val Ledwith 086 2556618Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath.email: [email protected]

RATHREGANHEREfoRDS

‘Kings in Grass’

Turlough HerdTurlough Herdintroducing 5 STARS - I.B.R. FREE (Estd. 1976)

Turlough Graceful (Bozo) A.I. Code: T.G.F. Born: 6/5/2006

Pedigree:Sire: R.S.L. out of Dam Voltage Domino Lass RRHR37WDam: Domino 36n - Grandam: Camp Pedigree Bishops Hill Generaltype:Bozo offers a unique package of scale - width - quality offleshing - smooth mobility lovely bone quality - combined withgood length of coat hair.Show Pedigree:Bozo was selected for the World Beef Expo in October 2008where he was greatly admired. Bozo dam maternal sister T.Mary Graecful was placed 2nd in calf class - NationalLivestock Show Tullamore 1998 while Bozo full sister T.Graceful 3rd was placed 2nd in her class Newcastle West Show2010 with a number of his extended family scooping top pricesat Bull Sales around the country and performing very well indifferent herds much to the satisfaction of their owners.Milk and Fertility:Bozo is a trail blaizer for milk and fertility backed by April2009 I.C.B.F. figures at an exceptionally high 151 for Milk and

Fertility. Bozo full sisters are calved down the sixth time in theTurlough Herd with plenty milk for their calves right up to amonth before their next calving.Pedigree and commercial Herds:Bozo easy fleshing, darkness of colour and smart confirmationmakes him one of the most attractive bulls for pedigree hereford-plus dairy and beef cattle of all breeds. His fertility figuresplaces him in the top 1% of the breed in Ireland making him anatural farmers choice.Bozo now has:Calving Index: High Reliability 68%Terminal Index: 4.5 StarsCarcass Conformation: 4.5 StarsDaughter Milk: 4.5 StarsAI technician John Morrow, eurogene states“He is the best bull I ever worked with”- Bozo is suitable for use on cicero-Visa and Pompeii

bloodlines

to purchase straws just ask your A.I. technician or contact:Joe Kirwin - eurogene at 052 744 2940

John collins/Marian collins turlough Bovine Genetics 087 798 7004Farm office - 069 62494 email: [email protected] SeMeN exPoRteD to All eURoPeAN coUNtRIeS -


The year began with a nasty cold spell with temperaturesplunging to -25°C Things did improve slightly, but thewinter was quite a challenge for farmers with a winteroutdoor system. Nevertheless, the greatest challenge camewith its duration. It seemed that the winter would never endwhere temperatures stayed very low and regularly dippingbelow freezing many nights until the beginning of May. Theresult of which was the late vegetation development on thefields and pastures.

Maize, sugar beets and potatoes grew very late and this wasstill apparent in autum.

The first auction whereby Hereford animals were involvedwas in February. The two bulls from the Spechtmeyer herdand the Niemeyer herd were sold for a respectable price tothe Czech Republic.

In April the Leipziger agricultural show ‘Agra’ 2013 tookplace. Four bulls went into the ring and the 2009 bornElbaue Stanley R (WNH Stockmaster 9925x Elbaue RoyalKim) took first prize.

In June we had our annual breeders’ meeting. The host thisyear was the Lund farm in Schleswig Holstein. Fortybreeders from throughout Germany were most impressedby the 98 cows and two bulls from the Lund herd. This herdis greatly influenced by Danish blood and is the only hornedherd in Germany. On the second day the group visited twointernationally renowned Danish breeders; Petz and Helle.Egon Petz started off his herd by importing Herefords fromthe UK. Meanwhile the herd is influenced by NorthAmerican genetics.

Also in June, after a long period of heavy rain, areasstretching from Austria to middle Germany were underwater. Hundreds of square kilometers were flooded for anumber of weeks leaving behind a desolate landscape.

At the Tarmstedter cattle show in July a strong showing ofgood quality Herford cattle were presented and the 2008born Cliff, the Spechtmeyer bull with his Scottish lineage(Romany 1 Cavalier) won first prize. The 1st prize in the cowcategory was won by Birte with her very well developed bullcalf from the Rust herd.

In September a bus load of Hereford breeders travelled toHungary on a tour of some of the region’s Herefordbreeders. Hungary has had an enormous influence on theHereford breed in Germany, particularly in East Germany.Besides the well presented Hereford herds the guests fromGermany were overwhelmed by the welcome they receivedand the whole excursion proved to be something of anexperience.

With 2013 drawing to a close, we have to faith the fact, thatthe international export market more or less collapsed in2013 leaving the national market as the only option. Let’ssee if things will get better in 2014.

A good start for 2014 is definitely the so called “Black- Red-Gold-Robust Show”, a federal beef show which will take

place in January at the “Grüne Woche” in Berlin. Thisannual show also known as ‘the world’s biggest fair for food,agriculture and horticulture’, attracts thousands of visitorsand agricultural/horticultural experts every year and willtherefore be a good platform for our breeders to display thegood quality of our breeding stock. This year we are happyto have internationally renowned judges from theNetherlands, Switzerland and Denmark and we are alreadyconvinced that it is going to be a great event.

Elbaue Stanley R

Cliff

GERMANY


NEW ZEALANDHEREFORDS EXCELL ATAGINNOVATION/BEEF EXPO 2013NZ Herefords experienced an exceptionally strongnational sale at the Aginnovation Beef Expo in Feilding,with the top price of $22,000 being realised twice. OrariGorge Lawless 110049 catalogued as Lot 40 from theSouth Island Orari Gorge stud (formerly Nithdale) of thePeacock family at Geraldine sold to the Glenbrae stud ofMartin and Mary Taylor, Porangahau for $22,000.Kairuru Iconic 110023 (Lot 48) from the stable of Kevinand Jane McDonald of the Kairuru Hereford stud atReporoa also sold for $22,000 selling to the Otapawa studof the Robbie Family in north Wairarapa.The success for the McDonalds didn’t stop there as Lot 37,Kairuru India 110045 was judged Supreme ChampionHereford. This sire went on to sell to the Chestermanfamily’s Koanui stud near Havelock North for $11,000.Kairuru India was placed first in the Honda MotorcyclesImpact Sires unled class and Kairuru Iconic (Lot 48) wasplaced second in the same class. Kevin McDonald said heand wife Jane were surprised by the results.The success of the bulls in the show ring also meant theMcDonalds took home the RA Donald Trophy awarded tothe exhibitor of the best two animals. He went on to saythat the Hereford sale would have been one of, if not thebest sale they have witnessed since they became involvedwith Expo. The McDonalds are staunch and loyal Exposupporters having offered bulls continually (except forone year) since 1989. It also provides an invaluablebenchmarking tool. They selected the two bulls KairuruIndia and Iconic because the couple felt they were verygood types and they were backed up by good EBVs andscanning data. It’s a selection recipe that is servingKairuru well with a string of significant successes at Expoincluding Supreme Champion Hereford in 2011 andSupreme Champion Hereford coupled with Champion ofChampion in 2003. The top price honours were shared with the Orari GorgeHereford stud (formerly Nithdale) of the Peacock family,who were first time exhibitors at the Hereford nationalshow and sale. Rosa said their sale result was thrilling andwas made even more exciting by the fact an Orari Gorgesire, Nithdale Elvis, had sired both the top performingKairuru bulls at Expo.Lawless was entered in the Honda Motorcycles ImpactSires unled class, a class she said suits their farmingsystem well with the benefit of being able to use the bullwithin her first. The family highly regarded Lawless andused him at home on first calvers. Rosa went onto say theIgnite progeny are proving to be well balanced,structurally sound and well carcased animals, which arethe characteristics they identified as reason for sendingLawless to the national sale. Average price for the twoyear old bulls was $9770 an increase on the 2012 averageprice of $8413.

Other sale highlights included another seven bulls sellingfor $10,000 or more. The majority of bulls sold to studpurchasers.Reserve Champion Hereford was Lot 31 Te TaumataCaptain 11472 offered by McWilliam Studstock,Wairarapa and purchased by the McEvoy familiy’s Moanastud of Dargaville for $16,000. The McWilliam family arealso staunch supporters of Beef Expo and have had thehonour of Reserve Champion Hereford three times in thepast four years.In the show ring Hereford judges Chris Douglas fromMonymusk stud, Te Anau and associate judge AndrewRusso from the Kanuka stud, Otorohanga both agreed thestandard of Hereford was very high. Andrew said he toowas impressed and said they had to work hard to decideon the minor placings. Chris said the Supreme ChampionHereford, Kairuru India was a standout. “His structuralsoundness, ability to walk, he had a tonne of meat, a veryclean shoulder and good hind quarter a second thigh onhim. He also had a great presence and good sires head”.The yearling bull, Awhea Maestro offered by Hannah Gibband carrying the prefix of her grandparents stud sold for$3500 to Philip and Lyn Barnett of Kaitoa stud. Hannahwho took out the Future Beef NZ IntermediateAmbassador title (see FBNZ story) shone in the show ringand impressed Herdsperson judge Andrew Russo, whoawarded Hannah the Herdsperson award and EMWilliamson Perpetual Challenge Trophy and EastlandClub Mug for 2013.In the led heifer class it was a clean sweep by the ColraineHereford stud of Coin and Sue Corney who took out firstand second place. Colraine heifer Lydia 114 (Lot 53) wasalso awarded the title of Champion Hereford Heifer.The Clements family Matapouri stud strongly contendedthe unled heifer class and took home first and secondplace. The heifers all sold well with females from theColraine stable commanded price tags of $4000 each and

Kairuru India was judged the Supreme Champion Herefordand was bred by Kevin and Jane McDonald of Reporoa. It is

the third time the McDonalds have taken the SupremeChampion Hereford title.


the Matapouri heifers selling for between $3700 and$3200. The Clements family also teamed up with Ian andPetula Mathieson of Stoney Creek Herefords to verygenerously offer Lot 52, Matapouri Lindie 6 as afundraiser for the NZHA Ambassador programme.All proceeds from the sale of Lindie were donated to theAmbassdor fund. The heifer sold for $2700 to theGrassmere stud of Chris and Amanda Jeffries.

Orari Gorge Lawless 49 offered by the Peacock family ofGeraldine sold for $22,000 to fellow stud breeders Martin and

Mary Taylor of the Glenbrae stud.

Sire Kairuru Iconic sold for $22,000 to the Otapawa Herefordstud of the Robbie family and was one of two Hereford bulls

that made the top price of Beef Expo.

Hannah Gibb excelled in the show ring at Beef Expo. She wasawarded the Hereford Herdsperson award and was also

named the Future Beef NZ Allflex Intermediate BeefAmbassador.

URUGUAYNext World Hereford Conferencein Uruguay 2016

The first World Conference was held in the UnitedKingdom in 1956 and has since been hosted by Argentina,Canada, New Zealand, Uruguay, Spain, U.S.A., SouthAfrica and the Republic of Ireland.These events are attended by Hereford Cattle Breedersfrom across the world, with the hosts organising manyevents and tours, together with technical and practicalpresentations on the Breed.Preperations are currently well advanced for theforthcoming event in 2016. Herefords are a vital part ofthe vast agricultural industry in Uruguay and theHereford Society of Uruguay take great pleasure ininviting all Hereford breeders and enthusiasts from acrossthe world to join with them in a major discourse onHereford genetics and avail of the opportunity to seeHerefords produced the natural grass setting in whichHerefords so excel.

Prado Show 2013

GRAN CAMPEÓN HEREFORD - WALTER ROMAY ELORZA

HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OFURUGUAYHereford the country breed of choice. More than 65% ofthe national herd is Hereford.On August 2nd of 1946, the Hereford BreedersAssociation of Uruguay was founded, being the mainobjective to promote and improve the breed. Actuallymore than 500 breeders are associated, working focusedon the same objectives: keeping and improving the breed,making the business more profitable.

EPDs ProgramSince 1962, more than one hundred breeders haveintegrated the largest and most reliable regional

performance database. Since 1993, EPDs (ExpectedProgeny Differences) have been available for breeders.This program is based on an agreement with the NationalResearch Agriculture Institute (INIA) and the Universityof Georgia, USA. Actually, EPDs for birth weight, weaningweight, 15 and 18 month weights, maternal milk, scrotalcircumference, backfat and ribeye area are available.Actually more than 130 breeders participate in thisprogram.

"Kiyú" Bulls Testing CenterSince 1976, more than two thousand bulls coming fromseedstockers all around the country have been evaluatedon grazing. During the proof the bulls are evaluated forweight, daily gain, conformation, and EPDs. Othermeasures taken are pigmentation, temperament,reproductive aptitude. Every year 70 to 90 bulls frommore than 40 breeders all around the country areevaluated. Finally the bulls are ranked to be sold based onan index that consider 1/3 testing performance, 1/3phenotype, 1/3 EPDs.

MH SelectionSince 1949 the Hereford Improvement Program hasallowed the pedigree and commercial seed stock breedersmonitoring the breed standards accomplishment by theirherds. The H fire brand is burned by the SocietyInspectors on those animals that achieved the Herefordstandards. More than 15 thousand males and femalescoming from 200 seed stockers are evaluated every year.

Hereford MeatThe Uruguayan beef is tasty and healthy. It is produced bygrazing Herefords, with no additives or contaminants, in anatural and environmental friendly process. The highquality of the meat allowsUruguay to export most of theproduction to many countries all around the world,exporting more than 75% of the total production to morethan 50 countries.


Gran Champion bull Polled Hereford - Soc. Livestock SanSalvador LTDA.

Gran Champion female Hereford - Paradise SG

Gran Champion female Polled Hereford - Santiago Betizagasti.

Carcasses dried and ready for 48 hours chilling the colour ofthe beef is amazing.


Shows and Virtual Cattle SalesIn 1999 the Hereford Breeders Association of Uruguay didthe first virtual Sale in the country, and later on manyothers institutions and companies has followed thisexperience being actually a successful way to sell male andfemales.The association promotes many cattle shows around thecountry, where breeders can show their animals andexchange experiences with other breeders, techniciansand people in the beef cattle business. Nineteen cattleshow all around the country take place every year, inwhich animals are evaluated by phenotype and EPDs.

Institutional AgreementsThe association has based its development workingtogether with research institutions, extension services,industry and private companies. This allowed theinstitution to be an active agent in the country beef cattlesector.

Meetings, Courses and Field daysThe association organizes and promotes meetings,

seminars, work shops and field days around the country,on breeding and beef farming issues.

Youth ActivitiesThe youth participation in Hereford activities is a priorityfor the association. The future Herefordbreeders need tohave the opportunity of exchanging experiences with "oldbreeders" and at the same time with the new technologiesavailable. The association organizes "Hereford YouthJudging" in shows, seminars and field days, gatheringmore than 500 teenagers every year.

Hereford PublicationsEvery year a "Hereford Annual Report" is published, inwhich the breeders can get information about the breed,the association, and other related issues. In the annualreport a Sires Summary with the genealogy and EPDs ispublished.The association also publishes technical articles andgeneral information in beef farming magazines andreports.

Prime breeding females and bulls.

Elizabeth KingstonBallymartin, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford.

Tel. 058-56227 or 058-56754 Mobile: 087-7764780 email: [email protected]

BALLYMARTIN HEREFORDSBALLYMARTIN HEREFORDSOutwintered - Calved OutsideOutwintered - Calved Outside

Not pampered in any way - honest hardworking cattleNot pampered in any way - honest hardworking cattle


SWEDENSwedish Hereford Association – 2013ended with a bang!

Last year 13 Herefords went under the hammer for anaverage price of 44.230SEK (€4,994) which was thehighest price of all the beef breeds! (Angus, Blond,Charolais, Limousin, Simmental).Another record was broken this year – not price wise butfor conformational score. It was Dacke of Svanaholm, whowas named the best Hereford bull. He received 92 forbody type, 91 for muscling, 84 for legs and 91 overall! Hisaverage daily gain was 1896gr/day. His weights: BW41kgWW 374kg YW 686kg. Dacke was also high sellingHereford bull at the sale, for 80.000SEK to IngemanstorpHereford. Dacke is by Class ET of Munka, a son of DRWorld Class and Remitall Catalina Intense 17N. Dackesdam is 546 Daffodil of Svanaholm by Royal of Svanaholm,an own bred son of Remitall Online. Dacke is bred byNils-Åke Johansson, Svanaholm Hereford.

Mila Show, Sweden

575 Silvia of Gylteboda BEST IN SHOW Female!

575 Silvia of Gylteboda Champion, Supreme ChampionHereford and Best In Show Female! Owner: Jan Nilsson

Gylteboda, Vittaryd.

7128 Noa av Troedsberga ET Champion Bull Owner: ChristianHansson Troedsberga, Perstorp.

353 Bårarps Memphis Reserve Champion Bull. Owners: Einar& Miranda Lysell Bårarp, Oskarström & Lennart Svensson,

Hamra Hereford, Tvååker.

1st. 7339 Bårarps Amory FR Dunder Reserve Champion

Swedish NationalChampionship inshowmanship 2ndPrizewinner: LowaGöransdotter with 917Galtås Dainty.

Showmanship for Juniors. Christel Lysell who placed agood 5th out of 8 entries in her age group.

Christel Lysell together with 7338 Bårarps Catalina


DENMARKHorsens Agricultural Fair dominated byfemales

Horsens Agricultural Fair had a great audience appealwith 24,000 visitors. In 2013, there were 21 registeredHereford with a predominance of females. There were twobulls, seventeen heifers and two cows with calves.Horsens spectacle had several new participants who havepreviously exhibited in Varde.Judge was Heine Slyk Søe with Finn Muldbjerg as anassistant.

Best male was Rosenkær Hattrick, born 2.3.2012 afterNørby 1 Falke, owned by Sorensen, Castle. The bull got 23points.Best females were Aland Hilda, born 18.4.2012 afterVokslev Eik, owned by Ib Østergaard Raven Way.Theheifer got 24 points and honor.Price of honor was also Hylke Hortensia, born 2.1.2012after Vokslev Eik, owned by Per Windfeldt Kristensen,Skanderborg. The heifer was 23 points.The third special prize went to Bonde 1 Betsy, born8.3.2012 after Bårarps Johnny, owned by Aage Bonde,Hedensted. The heifer was 23 points.

Holbaek Cattle Show 2013

Grandchamp. 4 year old Markeslev Extra from MikkelChristiansen. Holbaek

Resv. Grandchamp. 4 year old SMH Eliot 28 E fromSusanne and Benny Arends Soro.

Calves Bulls Champ. Woodland Investor AndersMortensen Vig

Ko Champ. Ensemble Queen of Woodland calf born29/06/2013 Anders Mortensen Vig

Grand Champ.16 months heifer Markeslev Fix 1from Mikkel Christiansen Holbaek.

Resv. Grandchamp, 19 month heifer, Moeskaerkeepsake from Christian Højris.

DUNSINANE HEREFORDSEstd. 1960

YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - VISITORS WELCOMEALL STOCK ARE LINEAR SCORED AND WEIGHED

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS IN 2013

GLENN JACOBDunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Tel. 087 6786895 or 053 92 33208 email: [email protected]

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A.I. Sires Used:Bowmont VancouverHollow Point Broker

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Natural Service:Kilcormac Ignaz

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AUSTRALIAHereford Ribbons go national at theHerefords Australia National Show &Sale (Wodonga) It was a truly national event at the Hereford Show andSale in Wodonga this week, with four states taking homethe broadribbons from the show ring.Victorian’s came up trumps in the Poll Hereford arena,with Glendan Park Herefords, Kyneton, winning thegrand champion bull and most successful exhibitorawards. Glendan Park Gallant G114 was by BraybookCraftsman, weighed 976 kilograms and scanned an eyemuscle area (EMA) of 136 centimetres square – thelargest of all the intermediate Poll Hereford bulls.The reserve champion Poll Hereford sash headed to SouthAustralia with Days Whiteface, Bordertown, taking thewin with Days Bedford. Bedford was also an intermediatebull at 24-months and had strong 200-day, 400-day and600-day growth estimated breeding values (EBVs).Tasmanian’s EDR Herefords & Denstone Investments,Wynard, claimed the honours in the Hereford judging,wining grand champion bull.EDR Toranmoor Gold was a 26-month-old sire byMawarra Vice Admiral who weighed in the heaviest of theHerefords at 1202 kilograms. Judge Barry Godbolt, BejayHerefords, Manilla, NSW, said the senior bull carried hisweight well, with a clean front end and natural balance.Toranmoor Gold was also sashed champion Hereford bullat last year’s Melbourne show, and reserve champion atthe Canberra show earlier in the year. Reserve grandchampion Hererford bull went to Cooma, NSW, with theShelley family’s Kaludah Daddy O G224 getting the sash.The junior bull was won by Kaludah Tiger D883 andscanned an impressive eye muscle area (EMA) of 135centimetres square.Mawarra Herefords, Longford, Victoria, were awardedmost successful Hereford exhibitor, for the seventhconsecutive year.Article courtesy The Stock & Land

Lucy McEachern, from Wingeel Victoria, Brett Young, fromRochester, and Andrew Meara, Elders Toowoomba, Queensland,

with the Junior Champion Hereford Bull at the 2013 48thHerefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show & Sale (Wodonga).

Intermediate Champion Hereford Bull with Jade Frazoni fromRydges Hotel, Albury, New South Wales, handler AndrewGreen, Wagga, NSW and exhibitor David Russell, Bernie

Tasmania, Andy McGeogh, Elders Stud Stock, Dubbo. NSW.

Judge Barry Godbolt and wife Joy sashed the Grand ChampionHereford bull at the 2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial

Eprinex Show and Sale Wodonga with exhibitor David Russell,Bernie, Tasmania and Andrew Green from Wagga Wagga

NSW and sponsor Andy Whitsed, Merial.

Junior Champion Poll Hereford bull sashed by Alvio Trovatello,Kyneton, Victoria with exhibitor Andrew Manson, Maffra,Victoria, Ross Milne from Elders Hamilton, Victoria, at the

2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show and SaleWodonga.


Day’s Bull Sets New Record at DubboHereford SaleIt was almost a sale beyond belief following the $90,000price tag for Lot 148 Days Calibre at the 2013 HerefordsAustralia Dubbo Show and Sale this week.The Grand Champion bull was yesterday sold at a record-breaking $90,000, with an opening bid of $40,000 and soldin just under a minute.Seller Lachlan Day from Days Whiteface, Bordertown, SouthAustralia, a third generation Hereford breeder, said the pricetag proves the hard work is definitely worth it.Weighing in at 1100 kilograms, Days Calibre scanned an eyemuscle area of 143 square centimetres with rump and rib fatof 22 and 16 millimetres and a scrotal circumference of 47centimetres. The bull’s selection index values rate in the topone per cent for supermarket index, grain fed steer index andEU Index and the top five per cent for Grass fed Steer Index.The $90,000 price breaks the previous record at a DubboHereford National sale of $85,000 set by Allendale Nationalin 2003 – also bred by the Day family.Mr Day also sold Lot 100 Days Brigadeir for $40,000 whichwon Reserve Senior Champion and was also one of thesecond top prices. Intermediate Champion Bull Lot 91 NovaSaffron also sold for $40,000.

Herefords Australia CEO John McKew said the results of theshow and sale were an outstanding testament to the ongoingsuccess of the Hereford breed.“Under the current conditions facing the beef industry ingeneral the result was an outstanding success for Herefords,”Mr McKew said.“It is further evidence that the breed is making gains ingenetic progress and commercial acceptability,” he said.A steady gallery of buyers paid an average $7016 for 125Hereford bulls at the Sale, with a clearance rate of 89 percent.South Australian brothers Mark and Andrew Wilson fromKerlson Pines, in Keith, SA, took out the reserve intermediateribbon. Three Tasmanian studs picked up the remainingbroad ribbon honours which included Nova stud, Ridgley,showing the Intermediate Champion and Quamby Plainsstud, Hagley, the Reserve Junior.

Allan Morgan, Keith, South Australia with Jim Bruce, EldersStud stock, Albury, NSW with Senior Champion Poll Hereford

bull at the 2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial Eprinex Showand Sale Wodonga.

Alvio Trovatello , Kyneton, Victoria, judge Barry Godbolt,Tamworth, NSW, Michael Glasser , Auctioneer, sponsor, AndyWhitsed, Merial, handler Erin Waters, Lancefield, Vic with the

Grand Champion, Poll Hereford bull at the 2013 48thHerefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show and Sale (Wodonga).

Junior Champion Bull at the 2013 52nd Herefords AustraliaNational Show & Sale (Dubbo) being sashed by Liana Elliott,

Croak Media and exhibitor Lachlan Day from Bordertown, SA.

Senior Champion Bull sashed by Ben Kidd, Virbec, Dubbo,NSW, with exhibitor Lachie Day, Bordertown, SA.

Grand Champion Bull at the 2013 Herefords Australia 52ndNational Show & Sale (Dubbo) with Ben Kidd, Virbec Dubbo,NSW, judge Peter Croker, The Rock, NSW , Lachie Day from

Bordertown, SA and Hereford Australia Chairman Steve ReidMillmerran, Queensland.


$600,000 bull is Grand ChampionHereford excitement abounded from the Yards to the Hillat the National Western Stock Show Jan. 15-18 2014 inDenver. A total of 632 Herefords were exhibitedthroughout the three-day event. There was 328 head inthe open show, 120 in the junior show, 31 pens of bulls, 17heifer pens and four carloads. Hereford activities got underway in the Stadium Arena onthe Hill with the bull show on Thursday, Jan. 16, judgedby Brothers David Allan, Schulenburg, Texas, and MarkAllan, Sioux Center, Iowa. Following the bull show, BlakeBloomberg, Stillwater, Okla., evaluated the junior show. Friday, Jan. 17, was the pen and carload show judged byBlake Ochsner, Torrington, Wyo., Kirk Bieber, Onida,S.D., and Paul Bennett, Red House, Va. Completing theday was the Mile High Night National Hereford Sale in theStadium Arena. Then Saturday, David and Mark Allanjudged the female show. Judge David Allan said prior to slapping the championbull, “It’s really exciting to be involved in this breed at thistime. Herefords are on top of the world, in themarketplace, in the commercial world and in the showworld. I’m truly impressed with the quality of the showtoday.” Winning supreme Hereford and grand champion hornedbull honors were Curtis & Jackie Castle, Crawford, Okla.;Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; Iron Lake Ranch,Athens, Texas; and Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa, with CMiles McKee 2103 ET. He is a Jan. 11, 2012, son of NJW98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET and showed with EPDs of birthweight (BW) 3.0; weaning weight (WW) 53; yearlingweight (YW) 76; milk (MM) 30; and milk & growth(M&G) 57. He weighed 2,090 lb. and had a weight per dayaverage (WDA) of 2.84. C Mils McKee is the world-record-selling bull at auction selling for $600,000 last Februaryin the Colyer Herefords Sale.Miles’ full brother, C Stockman 2059 ET, won the ReserveGrand Champion Horned bull title. Stockman is owned byNed & Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo., Pablo Martin YHerrera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Colyer Herefords.Stockman is a Feb. 5, 2012, son of NJW 98S R117 Ribeye88X ET and showed with EPDs of BW 3.0; WW 53; YW76; MM 30 and M&G 57. He weighed 2,025 lb. and had a2.73 WDA. Grand Champion Polled bull honors went to Fawcett’sElm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, S.D.; Bushy Park Farms,Mitchell, S.D.; John Tucker, North Platte, Neb.; SullivanFarms, Dunlap, Iowa; Beck/Long Hereford’s,Wynnewood, Okla. ECR Who Maker 210 ET was bornApril 9, 2012, and showed with EPDs of BW 3.0; WW 55;YW 90; MM 27 and M&G 54. The son of DKF RO CashFlow 0245 ET weighed 2,050 lb. and had a WDA of 3.17.

He first won the yearling bull division. Reserve Grand Polled and Champion senior bull went toNed & Jan Ward, and Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill., withNJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET. He is a Feb. 3, 2011,son of SHF Wonder M326 W18 ET. He showed with EPDsof BW 1.9; WW 56; YW 98; MM 24; and M&G 52. Heweighed 2,545 lb. for a WDA of 2.36. Saturday in the female show, Kaine Warnken won theHorned Female Championship division and HoffmanHerefords and Paul Gross came out on top of the Polledside. Warnken from Schulenburg, Texas, exhibited RWKLD Mindy Too 4080 2020 ET by RW Ballistic 552 4080ET. The March 10, 2012, heifer showed with EPDs of BW3.8; WW 49; YW 78; MM 21 and M&G 45. Grand champion polled female honors went to HoffmanHerefords, Thedford, Neb., and Paul Gross, London, Ohio,with H JT Miranda 2033 ET. She is a Feb. 14, 2012,daughter of AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET and showedwith EPDs of BW 4.8; WW 58; YW 91; MM 21 and M&G50. Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill., won the reserve grandchampion horned female banner with Purple SV Gypsy27Z ET. She is a Feb. 24, 2012, daughter of PurpleKingsley 23X ET and showed with EPDs of BW 6.0; WW60; YW 98; MM 25 and M&G 55. Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill., claimed the reserve polledfemale championship with Chez Strawberry Wine ET204Z. She is a Sept. 9, 2012, daughter of CRR About Time743 and showed with EPDs of BW 1.3; WW 53; YW 85;MM 29 and M&G 56. In the horned division, Jess Hawk, Earlville, Ill., wasnamed premier exhibitor, while Colyer Herefords,Bruneau, Idaho, won premier breeder. Colyers along withGary & Kathy Buchholz won first-place horned get of sirewith a group sired by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. Purple Reign Cattle Co. won the polled premier breederbanner, while Ned & Jan Ward won premier exhibitor.The first-place polled get of sire was exhibited byShowtime Cattle Co., Mooreland, Ind., with a group siredby H Excel 8051 ET. In the junior show, Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, capturedthe champion polled female banner with Sull TCC MsHarley 322 ET by H Excel 8051 ET. Aidyn, Rylee andBryden Barber won reserve champion polled female withBR Anastasia 3023 ET by UPS TCC Nitro 1ET. On the horned side, Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla., showedHapp Kool Aid Points 1213 ET by DeLHawk Kahuna 1009ET to win the champion female title. The reservechampion horned female in the junior show went toKorbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill., with Purple SV Gypsy 27ZET by Purple Kingsley 23X ET.

National Western atDenver, 2014


Supreme Hereford and grand champion horned bull C MilesMcKee 2103 ET.

Reserve grand champion horned bull C Stockman 2059 ET.

Grand & Champion Polled Female H JT Miranda 2033 ET. Champion Horned Female RW KLD Mindy Too 4080 2020 ET

ARDMULCHAN HEREFORDSBreeding & Performance

Introducing our new Stock Bull:Church Preen GalileoAchievements at National HerefordShow, Tenbury:l Junior Male Champion and Reserve

Grand Male Champion 2010l Intermediate Male Champion and

Reserve Grand Male Champion 2011l Runner-Up Bull of the Year U.K. 2011l Sire of Junior Female Champion,

Tenbury 2013Sire: Hermitage Commando - RoyalWelsh Champion 2007Also in use:Grianan Emperor whose progeny looksvery promising!

YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

PHILIP SMYTHArdmulchan, Navan, Co. Meath. Tel. 046-9021435

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CANADACHA appoint new General Manager

The CanadianHereford Associationis pleased to announcethe hiring of StephenScott as the newExecutiveDirector/GeneralManager. Stephen was raised ona traditional dairy,beef, cash crop farm inSouth WesternOntario. He received aB.Sc. in AnimalBiology and a M.Sc. inDairy Health

Management, both from the University of Guelph.As Executive Director of Canadian Hereford Association,he is excited to have the opportunity to support anindustry that is undergoing the transformation to thegenomic era – a tool that will prove invaluable to thefuture of the beef industry. He is looking forward to beback working with grass roots producers. Stephenofficially commenced employment with the CHADecember 1st, 2013. We wish him well in his new task.

Gordon Stephenson’s LegacyFollowing almostten years at thehelm of theCanadian HerefordAssociation asGeneral ManagerGordon Stephensonhas decided to bowout. His time in thedriving seat hasbeen a busy onesince the Herefordindustry as with theCanadian cattleindustry in generalwas coming to gripswith the effects ofCJD when he firstembraced the

challenge. Registrations have stabilized in the interveningperiod with much greater confidence across the industrythan was the case. Gordon sees more optimism in thebreed and believes the great attributes of the breed will

continue to sustain it in the years ahead as more and morepressure will undoubtedly come on production costs. Thisis where the breed can excel in its easy keeping itslongevity and sheer productive power he says.Described by those who know him well as“straightforward and trustworthy”, “a real rancher”, “astickler for detail”, “well prepared for meetings”, “totallydedicated to the Hereford breed”, “defender of theintegrity of our Hereford pedigrees”, “you always knowwhere you stand with him, “a gentleman who isprofessional in every respect” it is clear that this affableguy impressed those around him and had their trust insteering the Association. Gordon says he will miss thefriendships with members across the country and the staffat the CHA whom he describes as an excellent staff and adedicated and loyal group.The success of the 2012 World Hereford Conference inCanada was in large measure down to his meticulousplanning and attention to detail. It is possibly his proudestlifetime accomplishment and one of the biggest highlightsof his entire career. Dovetailing well into the CalgaryStampede the weather was perfect and the attendance oneof the largest ever. The Canadian Hereford Digest waspurchased by the CHA when the opportunity arose andhas been seamlessly absorbed into the existing structure.His strenuous efforts in developing the trade toKazahkanstan, his establishment of the Bonanza LegacyFund and support of Hereford participation in theResidual Feed Intake trials at Cattleland are but a few ofthe projects he devoted his energies to.As a young man he completed his Animal Science degreeat the University of Saskatchewan following which hebecame a sales rep for Upjohn before becoming salesmanager at Hoechst- Roussel Vet and later the company’sgeneral manager. Over a 25 year period he served asManager, Director and President of the Canadian WesternAgribition. In addition he served as Director of theCanadian Animal Health Institute, the Western BeefDevelopment Centre, the Saskatchewan Stock GrowersAssociation and the Canadian Professional RodeoAssociation. In 1992 he was named Canadian LivestockMan of the Year by the Record Stockman magazine inDenver. In addition he found time to be intimatelyinvolved in the purebred Hereford business prior tojoining the CHA as a partner in Circle-T Ranch nearBroadview, Saskatchewan with his lifetime mentorJonathan Fox and Wib Donaldson. His family farmoperation is still owned by him and his brothers.With such an active career behind him it’s no doubt timeto relax a little. Every good wish is extended to you andyour family in your retirement Gordon.


14th European Hereford-Conference in Switzerland 2014Hosted by the Swiss Hereford Breeders Association www.swisshereford.ch 3rd – 8th September

Dear Hereford breeders,We are delighted to be the host of the 14th EuropeanHereford Conference and in the name of the SwissHereford breeders are proud to be able to invite you tothis venue which will take place from September 3rd to8th, 2014 in Switzerland.We are sure you will all enjoy the versatile and variedprogram we have put together showing you not onlydifferent breeders within our passionate growing SwissHereford community but also presenting you beautifulspots of our lovely country and offering insights of theculture and food traditions of Switzerland.We are very much looking forward to welcoming manyfellow cattleman from other countries enabling us onceagain to meet up with friends both old and new.Registration forms are available on line or from eachcountry office. Registration form should be transmitted

by 26th March 2014 at the latest.If you have any queries oradditional wishes, please do nothesitate to contact Mr SimonGauch, [email protected],Ph: +41 (0)62 834 71 61.

Best regards, Hans BaumannIG Swiss Hereford

European Hereford Conference3rd – 8th September 2014Wednesday, 3rd SeptemberArrival of the delegates at Zurich Airport and transfer tothe Hotel in Rapperswil - Hotel Speer (near the trainstation) / Dinner at Hotel Kreuz, RapperswilThursday, 4th SeptemberBest of “Ostschweiz” (East part of Switzerland)Breakfast in the Hotel, depart to Hemberg SG

Exhibition of regional Hereford Breeds on Faessler’sBarenegg FarmLunch at Barenegg FarmDepart to Appenzell, individual visit of AppenzellHauptgasse and guided tour of the beer breweryLocherbraeu, return to RapperswilDinner in Rapperswil, Hotel KreuzFriday, 5th SeptemberBest of “Zentralschweiz“ (Central part ofSwitzerland)Breakfast in the Hotel, depart to Küssnacht am RigiVisit of beef.chLunch at beef.ch (Voucher)Depart to Arth-GoldauTrain journey from Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm (time atyour leisure) and from there to Rigi KaltbadDinner in Rigi Kaltbad, depart by cableway to WeggisReturn to Rapperswil, Hotel SpeerSaturday, 6th SeptemberConference in RapperswilBreakfast in the Hotel, Conference / Country reports atHotel Kreuz, RapperswilAlternative program: Guided tour of RapperswilLunch at Hotel KreuzDepart to Bilten SGVisit of Laederach Chocolate factoryReturn to Rapperswil, individual DinnerSunday, 7th SeptemberBest of ZurichBreakfast in the Hotel, Depart to Wallisellen ZHExhibition of regional Hereford Breeds onRinderknecht’s beef-ranchLunch at Rinderknecht’s beef-ranchRegional excursion Zurich (depending on weather)Gala-Dinner in Rapperswil, Hotel KreuzMonday, 8th SeptemberEnd of Package and individual departures of delegates

The opinions expressed in the Irish Hereford Breed Journal are not necessarily the official views of the Breed Society’s Council or its Members of Staff.The Irish Hereford Breed Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions or any of the information contained within the Journal.

Sincere thanks to all who sent photographs and articles for this publication.Printed by: Mulcair Print - Telephone: 087-9881945 - email: [email protected]

Entry forms for Sales available from:Irish Hereford Breed Society, Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

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Appelbe, J & F Carrigroe & Apple.............................................................108

Branagan, Willie, Clonleam.........................................................................28

Brennan, G. & T., Balleen .........................................................................134

Bull Fertility, Brendan Condren ..................................................................53

Carroll, David, Mary & Dáithí, Udel ..........................................................62

Canty, J & J, Portanob....................................................................................7

Collins, John & Marian, Turlough Bovine Genetics ..................................154

Deverell, Joe & Ivor, Ballyaville...................................................................79

Dovea Genetics, Thurles ..............................................172/Inside Back Cover

Dudley, Trevor and Edward, Kilsunny, Thurles ...........................................44

Eurogene ....................................................................................................99

Farm Wardrobe .................................................................................170/171

Farrell, Michael & Gráinne, Castledaly......................................................118

Farrell, J.J. & C., Trillick...............................................................................98

Farrell, Padraig & Sons, Cavehill ................................................................66

Fitzgerald, Tom & Anslem, Grianan ...........................................................75

Flynn, Anne, Cloonart .................................................................................15

Flynn, Cathal & Eamon, Rossmore Herefords ............................................160

Geelan, Coote, Baltymore ...........................................................................96

Glenslieve Hereford ...................................................................................45

Graham, James, Richmond Poll Herefords UK ...........................................11

Heatrick, Samuel & Nigel, Glaslough ........................................................103

Herefordbreeder.net ...................................................................................25

Humphreys, Eric, Dernaroy .......................................................................124

Holloway, John, Gageboro ..........................................................................32

Irish Hereford Prime ....................................................................................70

Irish Farmers Journal ......................................................................Back Cover

Jacob, Glenn, Dunsinane .........................................................................163

Johnston JW, Air Hill Herefords ................................................................160

Kingston, Gus & Elizabeth, Ballymartin .....................................................159

Kingston, John & Marie, Kingsgrove ..........................................................107

Ledwith, Val, Rathregan ............................................................................145

Lehane, Daniel & Karen, Kilronan ..............................................................64

Lynch, Hugh & Philip, Kilgolagh & Carrick ..............................................119

Molloy, Michael, Moyclare .........................................................................90

Munster Hereford Branch ..........................................................................110

Murphy, Martin , Toureenbrien ..................................................................56

McGrath, Padraig & Catherine, Kye ..........................................................129

McKiernan, Eamon & John, Knockmountagh.............................................137

McKiernan, Sean, Corlismore ......................................................................23

Neenan, John, Tullaha ..............................................................................163

North Leinster Branch................................................................................125

O’Connor Family, Clouncagh....................................................................142

O’Keeffe, Michael & Brian, Gurteragh & Newstar ....................................113

O’Sullivan, Timmie & Sheila, Aliehs .............................................................5

Parr, Henry & Mervyn, Tourtane ..............................................................136

Philpott, Liam & Pounds, Anne, Allowdale ................................................83

Slaney Foods ..............................................................................................54

Smyth, Philip, Ardmulchan .......................................................................167

South Leinster Branch ...............................................................................131

Weatherbys Ireland .......................................................................................2

West Cork Hereford Club ..........................................................................120

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