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

www.sdhbs.org.uk info@sdhbs.org.uk PATRON: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES

NEWSLETTER

MAY 2011

CONTENTS:

Devon County Show 2 TB compensation 16

National Show 3 Health issues 17

Midland Club Sale 4 Polled bloodlines; for sale list 18

Forthcoming Sales & Events 10 Diary; new members 19

Intro member award; AA x heifers;

Pavilion furniture

13 David Phillips competition 21

Royal Cornwall accommodation;

DNA & bull regs; PYBS

14 And finally 22

Smithfield; condolences 15 Young Handler competition 23

Dear Member,

As ever, time is racing away, and the County Show season is already upon us

with only six weeks until our National Show. An update of arrangements and

sponsors is inside, and it is delightful to see more stalls being booked than at

last year‟s Show at the Royal Cornwall. Thank you to everyone who is

supporting it – what a great measure of enthusiasm for the breed!

Earlier this week a number of members interested in polling joined together

by kind invitation of John, Jean and Robert Hadley at Chesterton Fields Farm,

to enjoy a very interesting afternoon looking at the Knightcote herd of polled

South Devon cattle, as well as some lavish refreshments and much enjoyed

Banbury buns! Very grateful thanks are extended to the Hadley family for

opening their doors and going to considerable efforts to welcome us. We wish

them success with their new polling project, and look forward with interest to

seeing the results.

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A report of the Midland Club Sale is also inside, where a new record for the

Club was set by a very strong Welland Valley bull. The bull line-up was

impressive, with a good choice for buyers. The females were also a strong

breed representation, but they sold less well than in some previous years

which was disappointing and not a true reflection of the quality of animals.

We can all speculate as to the reasons, but it is becoming increasingly clear

that animals with performance figures and health status are more and more

sought after. If you would like to take advantage of the current financial

incentives offered by the Society for recording and for herd health schemes,

please ring us.

Council have decided to bring in some new measures to encourage higher

health status – details inside. These measures are not intended to be

restrictive, rather to give assurances to buyers as the prices of South Devon

pedigree cattle continue to rise.

Just a few more opportunities remain for you to buy a bull or some females

before the Summer (assuming we have a summer this year) at public auction

(more information inside), and I wish all vendors success in the sale ring.

There are a number of things of interest to our younger members to which I

would draw your attention – the Next Generation weekend in September

which promises to be both interesting and fun; the David Phillips Memorial

Competition and the Young Handler Competition, both aimed at encouraging

activity in the show ring. Please support where you can.

I look forward to seeing many of you during the coming weeks at shows and

other events. Please come and have a chat, and collect your Journal!

With best wishes, Caroline

DEVON COUNTY SHOW

Because of Health & Safety requirements, there will be restricted access to

the cattle building whilst any judging is taking place. This means that you will

be unable to enter the area between the building and the judging ring during

those times, unless you are wearing an authorised wristband.

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We have been given a supply of wristbands for our members and, if you would

like to receive one, please let us know as soon as you read this to allow time

for posting.

The Devon Regional Committee is hosting a Cheese & Wine gathering on

Thursday afternoon at 3pm at the Society stand in the cattle lines. All are

welcome to join us then, or at other times during the show.

NATIONAL SHOW UPDATE Royal Norfolk Show, 29th & 30th June

At the date of closing, there were 123 South Devon stalls booked by a total

of 36 breeders – a tremendous effort!

If you are not showing, please do come and support the exhibitors, and enjoy

a marvellous spectacle of immaculate cattle! Judging will start first thing on

Wednesday morning, with Hugh Lello MBE taking charge in the show ring.

The Society marquee is alongside the ring, and there will be refreshments

available for members and guests. If you would like a break from the judging,

or from the Show, for a time, and could give a hand in the marquee please let

Liz know.

On Wednesday afternoon the Colman Mustard Beef Interbreed competition

takes place, which invites entries from breeds to include mixed teams of

pedigree and commercial cattle – something a little different!

The Society will then host a Pimms Party for members and guests in the

marquee, beginning at 4.30 pm, before the Stockmans Dinner in the evening.

The main event on Thursday is the Towergate Lloyd & Whyte Young Handler

Competition – details of which appear elsewhere in the newsletter. Please

encourage sons/daughters/relatives/employees aged 16-25 to come forward

and enter – there are great prizes to be won, as well as the prestige that

comes with it. The Competition will take place after the interbreed beef

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classes, towards lunchtime. Awards will then be made in the marquee,

including the Track Marshall Trophy to the exhibitor gaining the most points

in the breed classes.

We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors who are enabling us to hold the

Show in Norfolk this year, namely:

KW Trident

Merial Igenity

Heygate & Sons Ltd

Randall Parker Foods Ltd

Ray Wilson & Co

Central Wool Growers

Dallas Keith Ltd

Cotswold Seeds Ltd

Mr M Kettlewell

Mr J Pinnells

Lord Jim Prior

MIDLAND CLUB SALE

Stratford, 7th May

One of the strongest line-ups of pedigree bulls and heifers in recent years at

the South Devon Midland Club‟s 24th annual sale at Stratford brought

interest from across the country, with a good trade for well-structured

cattle near to profit. A new record of 8,500 guineas was achieved for the

Club Sale – an increase of 2,300 guineas, with a new average for bulls of

£3,668 – an increase of £439!

Judge Roger Clemens, Breed Society President from Wadebridge, Cornwall,

picked Lumbylaw Galahad 15 from A R Lee, Alnwick, Northumberland, as his

Champion. The bull is out of a home-bred cow by Sexton Excalibur 16.

Knowlhill Excalibur 2 from A E J & F J Claridge, Middle Clayden,

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Buckinghamshire, was Reserve Champion and with similar bloodlines on the sire

side, going back to Godworthy Excalibur.

In the sale ring there was good demand for bulls, and fierce competition for

M E & T E Broome‟s Welland Valley Jerome (T), a bull by Erme Jerome out of

Welland Valley Dorothy 2, who sold to Mr W H D Scott, from Moreton-in-

Marsh, Gloucestershire for 8,500 guineas. Next highest price was for M & M

Rushbrooke‟s polled bull Z Brettles SAS Intrepid (T) who sold for 5,200

guineas to Mr & Mrs J A Hopkins from Somerset; followed by A R Lee‟s

Lumbylaw Leo 71 from a very successful breeding line, who sold to W L

Pickford & Son, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, for 5,000 guineas.

In the heifer judging, Mr W H D Scott‟s AI Grove Dandelion 28 took top

place in the 2009 born section, a classy heifer by Trewint Henry 1. A E J & F

J Claridge‟s Knowlhill Rose 10, by the same sire as the Reserve Breed

Champion, Sexton Excalibur 7, was placed second. She went on to sell at the

top price of 2,450 guineas in her section to Mrs J Archer, North Tuddenham,

Norfolk.

In the 2010 born heifer section, A & P Rickett‟s Juniper Kingcup 1 was placed

first, a striking yearling heifer by Juniper Ivanhoe. She sold at 1,120 guineas,

top price in her section, to D Holt, Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

A strong trade in a consignment of cows with calves at foot from Mr & Mrs

Pratt, Stourport-on-Severn, saw a top price of 2,550 guineas to Roger and

Tom Elliott, from Kislingbury, Northamptonshire.

Averages: 15 bulls £3,668; halter-broken bulling heifers £1,458; halter-broken maiden heifers £1,006; cows with calves at foot £2,121

Auctioneers: John Wakeham, Mark Bromell – Messrs Kivells

THE SHOW

BULLS

Class 1a

1st The Tully Partnership Z WADDETON ILLISTRAM 3

2nd D J Thomas & Son Z TREGUDDICK POLL PROGRESSION 8

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Class 1b

1st D & B Bowley AI RIDGEMERE JASPER

2nd W J Wright & Son OXEY NIMROD 2

3rd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY EBOR

Class 1c

1st A E J & F J Claridge KNOWLHILL EXCALIBUR 2

2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY JEROME (T)

3rd M & M Rushbrooke Z BRETTLES SAS INTREPID (T)

Class 1d

1st A R Lee LUMBYLAW GALAHAD 15

2nd D J Thomas & Son Z TREGUDDICK POLL PROGRESSION 10

3rd A R Lee LUMBYLAW LEO 71

FEMALES

Class 3 – Heifers born 2009

1st W H D Scott AI GROVE DANDELION 28

2nd A E J & F J Claridge KNOWLHILL ROSE 10

3rd Mrs K Darnbrook CLEUGHSIDE ROSE

Class 4 – Heifers born 2010

1st A & P Rickett JUNIPER KINGCUP 1

2nd Mrs K Darnbrook CLEUGHSIDE POPPY

3rd A & P Rickett JUNIPER KALMIA

Male Champion – Thomas Brayne Cup

Champion A R Lee LUMBYLAW GALAHAD 15

Reserve A E J & F J Claridge KNOWLHILL EXCALIBUR 2

2009 born Champion Heifer – David Phillips Memorial Trophy

Champion W H D Scott AI GROVE DANDELION 28

2010 born Champion Heifer – Cholwells Cup

Champion A & P Rickett JUNIPER KINGCUP 1

Best primestock – Hollygate Trophy

Winner D E Coning SOWERTON RUBY 2

Championship rosette

Champion A R Lee LUMBYLAW GALAHAD 15

THE SALE

BULLS

Vendor Bull name Purchaser Gns The Tully Partnership Z Waddeton Illistram 3 JP&DP Furneaux, Pitton, Rhossili, Swansea 2800

D J Thomas & Son ZTreguddick Poll Progression 8 JB Statton & Sons, Launceston, Cornwall 2800

M E & T E Broome Welland Valley Grazier Kingsmead Farm, Taunton, Somerset 2200

W J Wright & Son Oxey Nimrod 2 R Clemens, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall 1400

M & M Rushbrooke Brettles SAS Imperial DG Letherbarrow, Oxhill, Warwickshire 1500

D & B Bowley AI Ridgemere Jacob RJ&CJ Edwards, Tavistock, Devon 4700

M E & T E Broome Welland Valley Ebor A S Walters, Bradfield, Southend, Essex 3200

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M & M Rushbrooke ZBrettles SAS Intrepid(T) Mr & Mrs J A Hopkins, Lympsham, Somerset 5200

R A Ford Goffe Cave Abbot PP&DF Redgate, Newthorpe, Notts 3000

M E & T E Broome Welland Valley Jerome (T) WHD Scott, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos 8500

A E J & F J Claridge Knowlhill Excalibur 2 G Roach, St Blazey, Cornwall 3000

A E J & F J Claridge Knowlhill Excalibur 3 Aldbourne Chase Farms, Marlborough, Wilts 2100

A R Lee Lumbylaw Galahad 15 J G Williams & Son, Craven Arms, Shropshire 4600

A R Lee Lumbylaw Leo 71 W L Pickford & Son, Malmesbury, Wilts 5000

D J Thomas & Son ZTreguddick Poll Progression 10 R & J Farrow, Llandrindod Wells, Powys 2400

15 bulls, average £3,668

HALTER-BROKEN COW WITH CALF AT FOOT

Vendor Cow Purchaser Gns

The Tully Partnership Waddeton Ann 94 Mrs J Archer, North Tuddenham, Norfolk 2100

HALTER-BROKEN HEIFERS BORN IN 2009

Vendor Heifer name Purchaser Gns

Mrs K Darnbrook Cleughside Rose Mrs J Archer, North Tuddenham, Norfolk 1650

D E Coning Sowerton Ruby 1 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 1500

C Page Z Coton Dorothy 11 EC&MM Everall, Orleton, Ludlow, Shropshire 1250

D E Coning Sowerton Ariel 1 K Finch, Crick, Northants 1500

W H D Scott AI Grove Dandelion 28 D Holt, Harpenden, Herts 1900

N P Foster & Partners Fosmac Gladriel J Gurney, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Beds 1200

J R Bastard & Son Tregada Beauty 45 Mrs J Archer, North Tuddenham, Norfolk 1400

W H D Scott Grove Hawthorn 42 D Holt, Harpenden, Herts 2100

A E J & F J Claridge Knowlhill Rose 10 Mrs J Archer, North Tuddenham, Norfolk 2450

C Page Coton Dorothy 12 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 1500

D E Coning Sowerton Corngirl 1 J Gurney, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Beds 1500

M & M Rushbrooke Brettles SAS Venus 6 R J Milner, Parrotts Grove, Coventry, Warwicks 1450

W H D Scott Grove Sorrel 66 CAR Lockhart, Tushingham, Whitchurch, Shrops 1350

C Page Coton Izzy 12 EC&MM Everall, Orleton, Ludlow, Shropshire 1400

J R Bastard & Son Tregada Beauty 49 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 1150

E G & C E James Glancollen Eirlys 3 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 900

Mr & Mrs S Carpenter Lickhill Goldie 2 Saywards Ltd, Whilton Locks, Northants 1300

E G & C E James Z Glancollen Iona 4 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 700

E G & C E James Glancollen Sian 6 Saywards Ltd, Whilton Locks, Northants 950

J P Harrison Brafferton Doris 40 (T) C Read, Lowerwych, Malpas, Cheshire 1000

J P Harrison Brafferton Doris 41 (T) C Read, Lowerwych, Malpas, Cheshire 1000

21 halter-broken 2009 born heifers, average £1458

HALTER-BROKEN HEIFERS BORN IN 2010

Vendor Heifer name Purchaser Gns

Mr & Mrs J R Hadley Knightcote Lorna 46 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 950

Mr & Mrs J R Hadley Knightcote Anthea 50 C R Harris, Thurleston, Leicestershire 1100

A & P Rickett Juniper Karma Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 900

A & P Rickett Juniper Kingcup 1 D Holt, Harpenden, Herts 1120

Mrs K Darnbrook Cleughside Poppy Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 720

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5 halter-broken 2010 born heifers, average £1006

NON HALTER-BROKEN COWS WITH CALVES AT FOOT

Vendor Heifer name Purchaser Gns

Mrs M Pratt Severn Valley Katie R G Elliott, Kislingbury, Northants 1650

Mrs M Pratt Severn Valley Snowdrop 6 R G Elliott, Kislingbury, Northants 1950

Mrs M Pratt Severn Valley Petunia R G Elliott, Kislingbury, Northants 2350

Mrs M Pratt Severn Valley Rose R G Elliott, Kislingbury, Northants 1600

Mrs M Pratt Severn Valley Maygirl 2 R G Elliott, Kislingbury, Northants 2550

5 cows with calves, average £2121

NON HALTER-BROKEN HEIFERS BORN IN 2009

Vendor Heifer name Purchaser Gns

W H D Scott Grove Primrose 54 Kingsmead Farm, Taunton, Somerset 1400

W H D Scott Grove Buttercup 114 CAR Lockhart, Tushingham, Whitchurch, Shrops 1700

W H D Scott Grove Buttercup 115 J Gurney, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Beds 1250

W H D Scott Grove Mayflower 36 NP Foster & Partners, Blakesley, Northants 1400

W H D Scott Grove Buttercup 118 Kingsmead Farm, Taunton, Somerset 1500

J R Bastard & Son Tregada Holly 45 Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 1250

J R Bastard & Son Tregada Beauty 48 R Wilson, Cleckheaton, Bradford, Yorks 1200

A & P Rickett Juniper Jocasta R A Ford, Thorpe Langton, Leics 1150

A & P Rickett Juniper Jemima 2 R A Ford, Thorpe Langton, Leics 1050

W J Wright & Son Oxey Betty 53 GP Hubbard &Sons, Lutterworth, Leics 1050

W J Wright & Son Oxey Flame 243 GP Hubbard &Sons, Lutterworth, Leics 1000

W J Wright & Son Oxey Duchess 63 GP Hubbard &Sons, Lutterworth, Leics 1020

W J Wright & Son Oxey May 53 AB&PJ Nightingale, Towcester, Northants 952

W J Wright & Son Oxey Hawthorn 21 GP Hubbard &Sons, Lutterworth, Leics 1000

W J Wright & Son Oxey Stephanie 342 GP Hubbard &Sons, Lutterworth, Leics 1000

W J Wright & Son Oxey Eija 22 AB&PJ Nightingale, Lutterworth, Leics 1000

N P Foster & Partners Fosmac Garnet Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 820

17 non halter-broken 2009 heifers, average £1219

PRIMESTOCK

Vendor Animal name Purchaser Gns

D E Coning Sowerton Ruby 2 R J Reeve, Broadwell, Rugby, Warwickshire 1000

Mrs K Darnbrook Cleughside Sampson HA&HJ East, Kirtlington, Oxfordshire 780

COMMERCIALS

Vendor Heifer name Purchaser Gns

N P Foster & Partners Z Fosmac Bramble Church Farm Publow LLP, Pensford, Bristol 667

N P Foster & Partners Z Fosmac Crumpet WPD Robinson, Launceston, Cornwall 743

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INSPECTIONS

Two bulls were rejected for not meeting the minimum required scrotal

circumference. Two heifers were found to be slightly overshot, but were

accepted.

FRAME SCORE MEASUREMENTS

SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (cm)

Age (mths) No Range Avg Pass size

21-30 16 35-43 39 35

31+ 1 36 36 36

HEIGHT AT WITHERS (cm)

Age (mths) No Range Avg

21-30 16 139-148 143

31+ 1 143 143

HEIGHT AT RUMP (cm)

Age (mths) No Range Avg

21-30 16 143-156 149

31+ 1 149 149

LENGTH (cm) Withers to pin Hook to pin

Age (mths) No Range Avg Range Avg

21-30 16 139-156 146 52-64 58.5

31+ 1 147 147 58 58

RUMP WIDTH (cm)

Age (mths) No Range Avg

21-30 16 61-70 65

31+ 1 64 64

WEIGHT (kg)

Age (mths) No Range Avg

21-30 16 923-1097 986.5

31+ 1 925 925

SHOULDER WIDTH (cm)

Age (mths) No Range Avg

21-30 16 69-76 73.5

31+ 1 72 72

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FORTHCOMING SALES

CARLISLE PEDIGREE SPRING SALE

Borderway Mart, Friday 27th May

Judge: Mr Roger Clemens, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Inspector: Mr Paul Harrison, Tollerton, Yorkshire

Catalogues: Harrison & Hetherington, 01228 640924

Entries:

9 bulls, from P & H Fletcher (Ballig); Sir John Bell (Arncliffe); A R Lee

(Lumbylaw); Mrs K Darnbrook (Cleughside); D L Irving (Enterprise)

5 calved cows & heifers from D L Irving (Enterprise & Isleside)

7 x 2009 born heifers from A R Lee (Lumbylaw)

13 x 2010 born heifers from Mrs K Darnbrook (Cleughside); W R & J Barron

(Fell View); Mr & Mrs J A Hetherington (The Heigh)

SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB SALE

Exeter Livestock Centre, Friday 27th May

Catalogues for over 40 entries, from Exeter Market Auctioneers, 01392

276668

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

REGION 3 VISIT TO MELLS PARK

Mells Park are very kindly hosting a regional visit to see their herd on

Saturday 17th September. Details of times will be in a later newsletter, but

please note that the invitation will be open to members in other Regions.

The day will include a demonstration of scanning by Mr Jim Barber.

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REGION 6 OPEN DAY

Saturday 23rd July

By kind invitation of Sean & Kay Carpenter, Lickhill herd, 1 Lickhill Road North,

Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire

10.30 Coffee and welcome

11.00 Demonstration by Douglas Scott of the use of Breedplan on the

Internet to source and select animals, and as a search engine

Talk by Bob Bostelmann about herd health issues

13.00 Lunch

13.30 Farm walk

If you would like to come, please let the office know by Friday 16th July.

“NEXT GENERATION WEEKEND”

23rd to 25th September at the River Dart Country Park,

Ashburton, Devon

Friday evening Talk by Pete Davis, nutritionist, Harpers Home Mix

Saturday morning Talk by Duncan Findlay, Society veterinary inspector,

about health issues, fertility, and a practical

demonstration of Sale requirements

Saturday afternoon Stock judging and show preparation at Horsehill Farm,

Ashburton; talk by Tim Martin, Masstock

Saturday evening Disco, with Totnes Young Farmers

Sunday morning High Rope Adventure at River Dart Country Park

This is a new event aimed at younger members, and relatives/friends of

members from anywhere in the country, and is an opportunity to get to know

more like-minded South Devon enthusiasts. Age range 16 to 30. If you would

like to come along, or know someone who might be persuaded to join in, please

let us know in good time. The cost will be approximately £70 for the weekend,

to include accommodation and meals, and all the fun!

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SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB OUTING

Tuesday 12th July

By kind invitation of Portman Burtley Estate, Beaconsfield, Bucks

Arrangements are being made to travel from Cornwall and Devon. If you would

like to come, please contact Mrs Margaret Northey, 01548 830612

NBA BEEF EXPO Thursday 26th May, Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire

This year the South Devon Herd Book Society are a sponsor of the

Beef Expo, and we shall have a stand with demonstration pedigree

and crossbred cattle.

The Expo is the most productive promotional technical event for us,

and there are plenty of workshops and seminars during the day for

added interest. Please come along and support us!

REMINDER - SUPPORT FOR NEW SHOW

EXHIBITORS

If you are new to showing and are tempted to „have a go‟ at a one-day show,

then the Society will refund you the entry fees for two animals in South

Devon classes at any one-day show.

If you would like some help or guidance, please either contact the office or

your regional Secretary/Chairman (contact details can be found at the back

of the Journal).

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INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP AWARD We are very pleased to congratulate Peter Rowe on winning the 2010

Introductory Membership Award for introducing the most new members to

the Society during the year.

Thank you to all who contributed to the growing membership in this way.

All it costs is £10, for which fee a new introductory member receives

membership for a year, before being invited to join as a full member in

his/her own right.

ENQUIRY FOR HEIFERS

If you have an availability of ANGUS X SOUTH DEVON heifers, please

would you let Caroline know

PAVILION FURNITURE

We are most grateful to the Hadley family (Knightcote) for removing and

taking charge of the contents of the Stoneleigh Pavilion following the

relinquishing of the lease.

There are a number of bits of furniture available which are seeking a new

home, including:

Wooden kneehole desk with 2 side drawers

Desk chairs

Small wooden wardrobe

Two working fridges (a little rusty, but otherwise in good order)

Two electric wall heaters

Ten circular white plastic patio tables, and approx 40 plastic chairs

If interested, please contact Robert Hadley, 01926 651687

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ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW ACCOMMODATION

A three bedroom bungalow is available for the duration of the Royal Cornwall

Show, only seven miles from the showground, and a short walk from the beach.

If interested please telephone 01841 540398

DNA TESTING & BULL REGISTRATIONS

Please note that, with immediate effect, we can no longer receive hair samples

for DNA testing unless DNA cards are used. Please let us know as and when

you need a card.

It is also very important that vendors of bulls at Society Sales apply for

pedigree registration well in advance of the closing date for Sale entries to

allow sufficient time for the DNA test to be completed, and for the result to

be published in the sale catalogue.

Increasingly, buyers are taking myostatin status into account in their pre-

selection, and if the DNA result is not available in time, you might miss out!

PROMISING YOUNG BULL SCHEME

The Promising Young Bull Scheme, run by EBLEX, is an opportunity for breed

societies to increase the range of AI genetics available to their members and

has proved very beneficial in the past.

The selection criteria set by EBLEX, however, is understandably quite tight

and it is not always possible to have a wide choice of potential bulls to

nominate.

Any nominated bull must be performance recorded, and fall within the top

10% of a number of EBVs to qualify, and must also be scanned.

It is disappointing to miss the chance to collect semen from promising young

bulls under this scheme just because there are no scanning figures available,

so please take this into consideration if you are performance recording.

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The Society offers a refund against the cost of one scanning visit each year

(£60 per herd), and you should contact the office for the details of scanners

licensed to measure for Breedplan.

EAST OF ENGLAND SMITHFIELD FESTIVAL

The East of England Agricultural Society and the Royal Smithfield Club have

joined together to create a new winter primestock show in 2011 and in future

years.

It will be held this year on 2nd/3rd December at the Peterborough

Showground, and will be housed in the showground‟s purpose-built exhibition

centre.

The usual Smithfield primestock classes will be held at the show, followed by

the traditional auction sale of exhibits.

The South Devon breed gave strong support to the Smithfield event last year,

together with prize money from the Society, and we look forward to another

good opportunity to promote the breed for its primestock characteristics.

If any member has in their herd, or knows of, potential primestock cattle

which might be shown to promote the breed at Smithfield or any other

primestock event please would they let Caroline, or Richard Ford (chairman of

Breed Promotion) know.

CONDOLENCES

We are sorry to inform members of the death of Alan Cook, who was

herdsman of the Tregotha herd at Trevaskis for 30 years during the 1970s,

80s and 90s.

During that time Alan showed cattle from the herd at many major shows and

Society Sales; he had great love and passion for South Devon cattle and was

well known and respected by breeders.

Our sympathy is extended to the Cook and Eustice families.

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COMPENSATION FOR BOVINE TB Payable during May 2011

NON PEDIGREE BOVINE

Male Female

Age Compensation due Age Compensation

due

Up to 3 months 188 Up to 3 months 147

Over 3 months

up to 6 months

345 Over 3 months

up to 6 months

292

Over 6 months

up to 9 months

525 Over 6 months

up to 9 months

434

Over 9 months

up to 12 months

679 Over 9 months

up to 12 months

572

Over 12 months

up to 16 months

753 Over 12 months

up to 16 months

634

Over 16 months

up to 20 months

817 Over 16 months

up to 20 months

719

20 months and over

923 20 months and

over

818

Breeding bulls 20

months and over

1,082** Calved 982

PEDIGREE BOVINE

Male Female

Age Compensation due Age Compensation

due

6 months up to 12

months

* 6 months up to 12

months

*

Over 12 months up to

24 months

4,169 Over 12 months

up to 24 months

1,376

24 months and over 2,158 24 months and

over (not calved)

1,393

Calved under 36

months

1,492

Calved 36 months

and over

1,150

*Compensation to be determined using individual valuation

** Compensation to be determined using previously ascertained market price

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HEALTH ISSUES

If you are a newly joined member of a CHeCS scheme and would like to claim a

£5 credit against pedigree registrations over a 2-year period please contact

Debbie. You will need to show that you are screening for Johnes Disease in

the first instance.

When Council met in April they discussed herd health issues, in recognition of

the increasing need for beef herds to promote a clean health status,

particularly in the light of market-driven requirements.

Some new measures will come into force soon at Society Sales to reassure

buyers acquiring valuable pedigree stock that the cattle are protected and

unlikely to be transmitting disease; and to generally encourage moves towards

clean herds and the eradication (where practically possible) of a number of

diseases.

The Herd Health Declaration will become a compulsory requirement for

vendors to complete at Society Sales, beginning this Autumn at the Bristol

Sale.

For BVD, as of the Spring Sale 2012, all Sale animals will be required to be

either tested clear or from a CHeCS accredited herd; and double vaccinated

for the disease. The date of test and vaccinations will be required to be

declared on the Herd Health Declaration.

Johnes Disease remains a serious issue, not least because of the difficulties

in testing for it whilst also regularly testing for TB. Council did not feel ready

yet to „legislate‟ on this disease because of sensitivity towards TB-affected

herds, but recognised that it is in the breed‟s long-term interests to

encourage clean herd status where possible, particularly as buyers are

becoming increasingly discriminatory.

The best defence for Show cattle is to test them clear then double vaccinate

for BVD and Lepto, even when from herds accredited clear of those diseases.

You might also consider marker-vaccinating for IBR, but only if you are not

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considering collecting semen from those show bulls as it would exclude them

from export orders.

For general advice, and if you are considering joining a CHeCS licensed

scheme, your own veterinary practice should be your first port of call.

POLLED BLOODLINES

Following discussions at the recent Poll Group Open Day at the Hadleys, and

by the Breed Improvement Committee, I would like to draw your attention to

any polled cattle in your herds whose polled status might not yet have been

notified to us.

Current polled bloodlines are quite limited, and any „wild types‟ that might

suddenly appear could be of significant interest for anyone wishing to take

polling forward within the breed. Now that Merial are able to help with DNA

testing animals for the possibility of homozygous poll type, we can much more

easily trace the source of polling and assess its potential.

Please would you let us know if you have any polled animals which do not have a

Z in their prefix, so that we may correct the pedigree certificate and so

update our records. Thank you.

CATTLE FOR SALE LIST

The Cattle for Sale List, as indicated in the last newsletter, has now been

refreshed and only those cattle remain that we have been specifically advised

about at the beginning of May.

BULLS

Billington Arthur G K & M A Garrett & Son 01837 54348

UK371751 100270 Devon – Region 2

Born 28/06/08

Beals Damien M H Coumbe & Son 01579 370734

UK380465 600350 Cornwall – Region 1

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Born 28/04/09

Beals Zodiac 3 M H Coumbe & Son 01579 370734

UK380465 300354 Cornwall – Region 1

Born 07/05/09

FEMALES

8 in-calf cows G K & M A Garrett & Son 01837 54348

Devon – Region 2

12 x 2-yr old heifers A R Lee 01665 574277

Bulling & served R R B & S J Harvey 01548 830307

heifers Devon – Region 2

DIARY

May 13th Truro Club Sale, Hallworthy

26th NBA Beef Expo, Newark

27th South Devon Cattle Breeders Club Sale, Exeter

27th Carlisle Sale

June 29th&30th NATIONAL SHOW, Royal Norfolk Showground

July 18th-21st Royal Welsh Show

23rd Region 6 meeting and Open Day

September 8th Council meeting

17th Region 3 Open Day, Mells Park

23rd-25th „Next Generation Weekend‟

October 4th Autumn Show & Sale, Bristol

8th World Congress begins in Australia

November 9th World Congress ends

December 6th Council meeting

NEW MEMBERS

FULL

Region 1 Mr P Risdon, Basil Farm, St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QJ

Region 2 Mr G H Davey, East Lodge, Harcombe, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0PP

Prefix: SNODBROOK

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Region 6 Ms L Salt, Beech Farm, Quixhill Lane, Prestwood, Uttoxeter,

Staffordshire, ST14 5DD Prefix: DAMBLE

Mr W Prestwood, Lower Betton Farm, Cross Houses, Shrewsbury,

Shropshire, SY5 6JD Prefix: SWYNNERTON

Region 7 I & J Howard, Hough Park Farm, Bradley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire,

DE6 1PN Prefix: HOUGH PARK

Mr & Mrs C Watchorn, Fair Farm Cottage, Melton Rd, Waltham-on-

the-Wolds, Leicestershire, LE14 4AJ Prefix: DEBDALE

Mr S C Foster, Fordham Farm, Garrowby Hill, Bishop Wilton,

Yorkshire, YO42 1SZ Prefix: MANORFORD

INTRODUCTORY

Region 2 Mr J Deverson, Windwood Farm, Ringmore, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7

4HJ Introduced by Stewart Dagworthy Region 3 Ms C Taylor, Aquatong Farm Ltd, Cresswell Lane, Lea, Malmesbury,

Wiltshire, SN16 9PE Introduced by Robert Whitcombe Region 5 Mr P Davis, Moor Farm, Foxleigh, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4QP

Introduced by Malcolm & Thelma Broome Region 7 Mr T Kilby, Hall Farm, Thorp Arch Park, Thorp Arch, Wetherby,

Yorkshire, LS23 7AW Introduced by Malcolm & Thelma Broome Mr G Richardson, A T Richardson & Son Ltd, Throwley Hall, Ilam,

Ashbourne, Derbys, DE6 2BB Introduced by Malcolm & Thelma Broome

Mr Garnet, Mount John Estate, Felixkirk, Thirsk, Yorkshire, YO7

2DT Introduced by Malcolm & Thelma Broome Mr K Barnett, Pistern Hill Farm, Heath End Lane, Calke, Ashby-de-

la-Zouch, Leics, LE65 1RH Introduced by Malcolm & Thelma Broome

Mr S Gilbert, Wistow Grange Cott, Kibworth Rd, Wistow,

Leicestershire, LE8 0QF Introduced by Malcolm & Thelma Broome

P & J Farnsworth, The Oaks Farm, Leicester Forest East,

Leicestershire, LE3 3JP Introduced by David Farr Mr W Cooper, Haddon Park Farm, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1ND

Introduced by Chris & Barbara Land Ms L Mee, 89a Cottingham Rd, Hull, HU5 2DG Introduced by

Caroline Gray

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Mr J Holne, China Plate Farm, China Farm Lane, West Kirby, Wirral,

Merseyside, CH48 1TS Introduced by Tim Kent RESIGNING

Region 1 Mr C J Smith, Glencoe Cottage, Skinners Bottom, Redruth, Cornwall,

TR16 5EB Prefix: PHYLLIS

Region 2 Mr C Jeffrey & Miss K Chaffey, Twiscombe Farm, Whitstone,

Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HS

Mr J & Mrs C Shelley, Shobrooke Park, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1DG

Region 3 Mrs S Organ, Vineyards Farm, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos,

GL53 9NE Prefix: VINEYARDS

Mrs M Heald & Mrs M Kemmish, Westhill Farm, Catherine St, East

Huntspill, Somerset, TA9 3PX Prefix: WESTHILL BONIFACE

Region 6 Mr I S James, Bron-y-Glyn, Glynarthen, Llandysul, Ceredigion,

Wales, SA44 6PS

Region 7 Mr C J Riley, Lowenva Lodge, John O‟Gaunt, Melton Mowbray, Leics,

LE14 2QU Prefix: LOWENVA

DAVID PHILLIPS MEMORIAL COMPETITION

Summer Shows with individual South Devon classes qualify for the David

Phillips Memorial Competition, which is launched for the 2011 season. A

minimum of two shows must be entered by each entrant. There will be no

maximum to the number of shows entered, and the two highest-scoring shows

will count towards final points.

Members, and relatives or employees of members, aged between 16 and 25 on

the dates of the first and last shows, will be eligible to enter the Competition.

Cattle shown need not be the property of the Exhibitor, but must be prepared

for the Show by the Exhibitor.

Entrants and exhibitors are invited to apply for Young Exhibitor cards from

the SDHBS office in good time before shows are held, which must be handed

to the South Devon judge of the classes before judging begins. The entrant

should identify in which class he/she should be judged.

The judge will mark the Exhibitor with points out of ten, in each of three

sections: Exhibitor‟s personal presentation; presentation of animal;

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competence in handling of animal. The judge will be encouraged to ask

pertinent questions of the entrants.

The judge will be responsible for returning the completed cards to the

SDHBS office as soon as possible after the show, and in any case by 31st

December.

The Young Exhibitor‟s two highest-scoring shows will count towards the

winning prize of £200, to be presented at the AGM following the year in which

the cattle were shown, together with a Trophy. In the event of a tie, the

prize money will be divided equally between the winners.

The Competition may be held for as many years as the David Phillips Memorial

Fund allows. It may not be won by any one individual more than once.

AND FINALLY ..... (this one comes from Australia)

In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family

member lay gravely ill. Finally the doctor came in, looking tired and sombre.

“I‟m afraid I‟m the bearer of bad news”, he said, as he surveyed the worried

faces. “The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant.

It‟s an experimental procedure, very risky, but it is the only hope. Insurance

will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the brain yourselves.”

The family members sat silently as they absorbed the news. After a great

length of time, someone asked, “Well, how much does a brain cost?”

The doctor quickly replied, “£5,000 for a male brain, and £200 for a female

brain ...” The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile,

avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.

A man unable to contain his curiosity blurted out the question everyone

wanted to ask: “Why is the male brain so much more?”

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The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the entire group,

“It‟s just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the price of the

female brains because they‟ve actually been used.”

TOWERGATE LLOYD & WHYTE

YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION

At the National Show, Royal Norfolk Show,

Thursday 30th June at approx midday,

to be judged by Mr Hugh Lello MBE

Entries are invited from any Society member, from any Region, aged between

16 and 25 years of age on 30th June, as well as sons, daughters, grandsons,

granddaughters or employees of members.

The object of the Competition is to identify future stockmen and stockwomen

who can demonstrate an ability to prepare and exhibit cattle to a professional

standard, and who can also demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of

livestock breeding.

At the discretion of the Judge, the Competition may include any or all of the

following:

The preparation of an animal for showing (the animal will be supplied)

Handling (control and exhibit an animal in a style that displays it in a

positive manner, taking into consideration the safety of the handler

and others)

Assessment by placing a class of four animals, with justification, giving

reasons using positive and descriptive terminology

The first prize will be a £400 contribution towards a trip abroad to

see/assist with South Devon cattle. The winner will also receive a Showing

Stick donated by the Society. Second and third prizes will be £50 and £25

respectively, plus a South Devon baseball cap and key-ring.

The winner will undertake to write a report for the Journal, or give a

presentation about their travel experience to an Annual General Meeting.

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If you wish to enter please would you complete the form at the back of the

newsletter and return it to the Society office by Friday 24th June.

If there are fewer than 6 competitors entered by the closing date this

Competition will not take place, and competitors will be informed before the

Show date.

Reply Slip

LLOYD & WHYTE YOUNG HANDLER

COMPETITION

I wish to enter the 2011 Young Handler Competition to be held

on Thursday 30th June at the Royal Norfolk Show

Name ……………………………………………………................................................................................

Address ................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………….................................................................................................

..................................................Telephone no. .........................................................

Date of birth …………………………..............................................................................................

Eligibility criteria (eg daughter of member) ………………………………………………..............

Signed …………………………....………………………………………………………….........................................

TO BE RETURNED TO SDHBS BY FRIDAY 24th JUNE