suffolk sheep society 2012 yearbook

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S U F F O L K S H E E P S O C I E T Y 2012 YEAR BOOK3

SOCIETY4 Advertising Index5 Suffolk Sheep Society Council7 Society Team8 Branch Chairmen and Secretaries9 Club Chairmen and Secretaries13 President’s Address15 Message from the Chief Executive

ARTICLES17 Farmer Focus21 Suffolk Young Breeder Excels 25 David Rossiter27 Drinkstone Open Day31 Stewarts win Johnston Carmichael Trophy33 Stuart Davis (Beaufort Flock)37 Judging The Head39 Nettlefield Primary School41 United Suffolk Sheep Society of America43 Understanding Coccidiosis45 Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)49 Suffolk Ram on Adam’s Farm52 Obituaries

SHOWS57 Royal Ulster 61 Three Counties65 Royal Highland69 Suffolk Championships, Kilkenny73 Great Yorkshire77 Royal Welsh81 National Flock Competition85 Smithfield Festival

SALES87 National91 Stirling97 Ballymena99 Roscrea103 Carlisle105 Kelso109 Sales Averages111 Female Sales123 Dispersal of Brightonhouse Flock125 Dispersal of the Northtyne Flock

BRANCHES127 Midland & Eastern 131 Northern Counties of England133 Northern Area (Scotland)135 Northern Ireland 139 South East141 South of Ireland 143 Western Area

CLUBS147 Border 149 Central & Western Scotland151 Dyfed153 East Down155 Eastern157 Gloucestershire & Adjacent Counties159 Midland161 North Antrim & East Londonderry163 North East Scotland167 North Wales169 North West171 Shropshire & Montgomery175 South Pennine177 Tayside179 Welsh Borders181 West Country185 Donegal187 Eastern Suffolk189 County Wexford

BREEDERS DIRECTORY191 England195 Scotland196 Wales197 Northern Ireland198 South of Ireland199 Europe

202 Photographic Competiton207 Events

Contents

4 S U F F O L K S H E E P S O C I E T Y 2012 YEAR BOOK

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Advertising IndexBreeding Advertisers Industry Advertisers

Industry Advertisers Page

Caltech-Crystalyx ......................................................................158

Celtic Sheep Breeding Services............................................190

Charles Stanley ............................................................................14

Dalton ............................................................................................145

Dan Fawcett ..................................................................................38

Farmers Guardian ........................................................................20

Gardners Ltd. ..............................................................................126

Harbro ............................................................................................183

Harrison & Hetherington..........................................................29

HCC Meat Promotion Wales ................................................102

Innovis ................................................................................................2

J G Animal Health........................................................................18

John Swans..................................................................................134

K W Trident ....................................................................................80

Lawrie & Symington ..................................................................90

Natural Stockcare......................................................................166

Norbrook..........................................................................................42

Paragon ........................................................................................156

Knockanboy Sheep Breeding Services ..............................173

QMS – Scottish Sheep Strategy ..........................................154

Roxan ID........................................................................................138

Premium Sheep & Goat Health Schemes........................152

Signet................................................................................................29

Straker Chadwick ........................................................................48

Telsol Cosecure ..........................................................................184

United Auctions............................................................................16

Volac ..............................................................................................146

Walton ..........................................................................................165

Wright Manley ..........................................................................176

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Breeder Flock Page

Bailey, T & J Baileys ........................86

Beacom, G C Lakeview..................160

Biddulph, G Pexhill ......................170

Buckley, S J Sitlow..........................36

Christie, G J Balquhain ..............179

Cox, T S Tomcroft ......................6

Denby, C Blackroots ................30

Denby, R K Carnforth ..................30

Donnelly, P Donrho ......................56

Evans, M A Rhaeadr......................50

Gault, A R Forkins......................108

Glaves, A Brompton ..............178

Harding, Messrs T C & C A Bentley ....................200

Holmes, C J Rookery ..................186

Inman, D & J Lindum ....................188

Key, J Midhope ....................11

Lilburn Estates Farming P’ship Roseden ..................148

Machray, P Middlemuir ..............96

Needham, E Norman......................26

Park, R J L Drinkstone..............142

Partridge, Messrs R & Son Ltd Kersey ......................122

Pinny, Messrs M J R & J A Alloaks......................121

Proctor, Messrs C A & Co Conveth ....................12

Riby, G L Stonehills ................180

Robinson, A J & N A J Benrafton..................40

Seafield Pedigrees Ltd. Seafield ......................64

Shropshire & Montgomery Club ......................................76

Tait, S & W Burnview ................124

Thomas, K R Manordale ..............168

Vanwijnsberghe, C Meierie ......................68

Wilson, R H Strathisla ................174


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Suffolk Sheep Society Council 2012ChairmanWest Midland and MonmouthshireMichael WeaverChallacombe House, Perrinpit Lane,Frampton, Cotterell, Glos BS36 2ATt: +44 (0) 1454 772 126m: +44 (0) 7980 503 997e: [email protected]

PresidentJim JefferyThe Bungalow, Ahanesk, Midleton,Co. Cork, Eiret: +353 (0) 21 4631462m: +353 (0) 86 3339 010e: [email protected]

South of IrelandArthur O’KeeffeAnnakisha House, Killavullen,Mallow, Co. Corkt: +353 (0) 22 26 180m: +353 (0) 86 8135 804e: [email protected]

President ElectWilliam MontgomeryEdenville, 106 Killinchy Road, Comber, Co. Down, BT23 5NEt: +44 (0) 28 9187 2879m: +44 (0) 7712 679 595

Northern England (South)Geoff RibyLow Stonehills Farm, Fraisthorpe,Bridlington, East Yorkshire,YO15 3QRt: +44 (0) 1262 673 043m: +44 (0) 7932 176 626 e: [email protected]

North England (Northern)Robert PercivalFairways, 128 Scotby Road,Scotby, Carlisle, CumbriaCA4 8BJt: +44 (0) 1228 539 200m: +44 (0) 7748 655 035

Northern Scotland(Vice Chairman and Past President)Ron GreigSouth Tillydesk, Ellon,Aberdeenshire AB41 8SYt: +44 (0) 1358 720 955m: +44 (0) 7721 577 641e: [email protected]

South of ScotlandAngus O WilsonBowden Moor Farm, Melrose,Roxburghshire, TD6 9HTt: +44 (0) 1896 823 272m: +44 (0) 7881 972 094

Midlands and Eastern CountiesGeoff BiddulphDalehouse Farm, Gawsworth, NrMacclesfieldCheshire, SK11 9QJt: +44 (0) 1625 424 284e: [email protected]

South EastMatt LeggeBrickfields Cottage, Newnham Road, BinsteadIsle of Wight PO33 3THt: +44 (0) 1983 568 808m: +44 (0) 7710 493 534e: [email protected]

South WestDavid RossiterBurton Galmpton, Kingsbridge,Devon, TQ7 3EYt: +44 (0) 1548 561 210m: +44 (0) 7891 396 995e: [email protected]

South of IrelandJohn CorcoranFoxhurst, Brownstown, KilcloonCo. Meath, Eiret: +353 (0) 6286 066m: +353 (0) 87 689 5620e: [email protected]

Northern IrelandIvan Porter17 Glenhead Road, MoneyslaneBallyward, Castlewellan,Co. Down, BT31 9PYt: +44 (0) 2840 650 519m: +44 (0) 7990 956 245e: [email protected]

Wales (excl. Monmouthshire)Nigel TownsWoodfield, Amroth, Narberth,Pembrokeshire, SA67 8PPt: +44 (0) 1834 831 218e: [email protected]

Chief Executive Dr Lewis McClintont: +44 (0) 28 2563 2739e: [email protected]

Personal AssistantCatherine Fleckt: +44 (0) 28 2563 2342e: [email protected]

Administration AssistantZara Morrisont: +44 (0) 28 2563 2342e: [email protected]

Export ContactMike Adamst: +44 (0) 1454 261 072m: +44 (0) 7909 924 528e: [email protected]

AccountantDafferns LLPOne Eastwood, Harry Weston Road,Binley Business Park, Coventry, CV3 2UB

The Suffolk Sheep SocietyUnit B Ballymena Livestock Market1 Woodside Park,Ballymena, Co. AntrimNorthern Ireland BT42 4HG

Show StandsHelen DaviesArddleen, Welshpoolt: 01938 590 535e: [email protected]


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Suffolk Sheep Society Team

The 2012 Suffolk Year Book was printed inFebruary 2012. Print run 2,500 copies. 1,500copies issued directly to members andassociate sheep producers in the UK and theRepublic of Ireland. The balance circulatedvia events and enquiries to the office.

While every effort is made to ensure theaccuracy of the information contained inthis publication no responsibility can beaccepted for any errors, or omissions or any

reliance on use of the information by readers.All prices and information are correct at timeof going to press.

For more information about Suffolk Sheepor the Society contact The Society Office atthe contact details listed above.

Designed and printed by Antrim Printers, Steeple Industrial Estate, Antrim, Northern Ireland.Tel: 028 9442 8053

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Branch Chairmen & SecretariesNorth of England BranchChairman: Glynis Soulsbyt: +44 (0) 1768 361 249e: [email protected]: Michael ArmstrongTown Head Farm, Walton,Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2DJ

t: +44 (0) 1697 741 825e: [email protected]

Midlands and EasternCounties BranchChairman: Anita Gail Jeffries,t: +44 (0) 1295 750 731m: +44 (0) 7966 171 959e: [email protected]: Liz Needham

Forge Cottage, Belvoir, Grantham, LincsNG32 1PFt: +44 (0) 1476 870 223m: +44 (0) 7779 788 245e: [email protected]

South East BranchChairman: Matt Legge,m: +44 (0) 7710 493 534Secretary: Simon CobdenWestbury Manor Farm,West Meon, Nr Petersfield,Hants, GU32 1ND

t: +44 (0) 1730 829 313m: +44 (0) 7780620970e: [email protected]: http://www.southeastsuffolks.co.uk

Western Area BranchChairman: Helen Daviest: 01938 590 535e: [email protected]: Lyndon H TrumperJ Straker, Chadwick & Sons,Market Streeet Chambers,

Abergavenny, Mommouthshire, NP7 5SDt: +44 (0) 1873 852 624e: [email protected]

South of Ireland BranchChairman: T J Broderickt: +353 (0) 90 9684 896m:+353 (0) 86 3126 355Secretary: Anne MitchellCross, Menlough, Ballinasloe,Co. Galway, Eire

t: +353 (0) 90 96 84759f: +353 (0) 90 96 84759e: [email protected]

Northern Ireland BranchChairman: Arnold McCluret: +44 (0) 282764 1378m:+44 (0) 7850 768 781Secretary: Roberta McMullanKillymaddy, 206 BattlefordRoad, Armagh, Co Armagh, N.

Ireland BT61 8BZt: +44 (0) 283754 8250m: +44 (0) 7703 209 945e: [email protected]: www.suffolksheepni.co.uk

Northern Area Branch(Scotland)Chairman: Kevin Proctort: +44 (0) 1888 563 935m: +44 (0) 7919 404 307Secretary: Judith Murray129 David Douglas Avenue,

Scone, Perth PH2 6QGm: +44 (0) 7799644905e: [email protected]

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Club Chairmen and SecretariesBorders (Scottish Borders,Northumberland)Chairman: Michael Waltont: +44 (0) 7790 094 135Secretary: Hannah WilsonBowden Moor Farm, Melrose, Roxburghshire,TD6 9HTt: +44 (0) 7540 277 409e: [email protected]

Central & Western Scotland(Dumfries & Galloway, Strathclyde, Central)Chairman: William Lennoxm: +44 (0) 1357 521 142Secretary: Paula ReidCalfpark, Mouswald, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 4QBt: +44 (0) 1387 830 250m: +44 (0) 7743 267 484e: [email protected]

DyfedChairman: Nigel Townst: +44 (0) 1834831218e: [email protected]: Huw ThomasGwastod, Pencador, Carmarthen, SA39 9ALt: +44 (0) 7970 474 427e: [email protected]

East DownChairman: Philip Savaget: +44 (0) 28 4275 8344Secretary: Amanda Priestley, Limestone Farm,22 Drumgooland Road, Seaforde, Downpatrick,Co. Down, N.I. BT30 8QPt: +44 (0) 28 4481 1641e: [email protected]

Eastern ClubChairman: Ray Woolwayt: +44 (0) 1487 840 256e: [email protected]: Chris PartridgeBridges Farm, The Tye, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6HBt: +44 (0)1787 210 859e: [email protected]

Gloucestershire & Adjacent CountiesChairman: Paul Fletchert: +44 (0) 1299 832 059Secretary: Jane WhitehouseWeston Park Farm, Dovers Hill,Chipping Campden,Gloucestershire GL55 6UWt: +44 (0) 1386 840 835e: [email protected]

MidlandsChairman: Merrick Pinnyt: +44 (0) 1604 781 078Secretary: Andrew PinnyNew Collage Farm, Holcot, Northamptonshire,NN6 98Qt: +44 (0) 1604 740 802e: [email protected]

North Antrim and East LondonderryChairman: Philip Gurneyt: +44 (0) 7752 674 440Secretary: David McCaughan43 Kilmoyle Road, Ballyrock, Ballymoney,Co. Antrim, BT53 6NRt: +44 (0) 28 2074 1233e: [email protected]

North East ScotlandChairman: Patrick Machrayt: +44 (0) 1467 671 482Secretary: Evelyn YoungMuirton, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8JNt/f: +44 (0) 1339 883 443m: +44 (0) 7833 154 918e: [email protected]

North WalesChairman: D. P. Robertst: +44 (0) 1745 812 534Secretary: John Huw HughesBryncir Auction Centre, Bryncir, Gwynedd,Wales, LL51 9LXt: +44 (0) 1766 530 828e: [email protected]

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North WestChairman: Michael Tettt: +44 (0) 7836 775 049Secretary: Mary Pearson, West Cairn,The Shore, Hest Bank, Lancaster LA2 6HWt: +44 (0) 1524 822 239m: +44 (0) 7885 861 537e: [email protected]

Shropshire & MontgomeryChairman: Greenville Woodt: +44 (0) 1948 666 009Secretary: Helen DaviesArddleen, Welshpoolt: +44 (0) 1938 590 535e: [email protected]

South PennineChairman: Roger Phafft: +44 (0) 1433 651 474e: [email protected]: Jane Walker, New Nook Farm,Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9HXt: +44 (0) 1433 620 413e: [email protected]

TaysideChairman: Jim Farquharsont: +44 (0) 1821 670 216Secretary: Jackie Sands, Southfield Farm,Abernyte, Perth, PH14 9RBt: +44 (0) 1828 686 630e: [email protected]

Welsh BordersChairman: Dai Harveyt: +44 (0) 1597 860 596Secretary: Lyndon TrumperJ. Straker Chadwick and Sons, Market StreetChambers, Abergavenny, NP7 5SDt:+44 (0) 1873 852 624e: [email protected]

West CountryChairman: Reg Pedrickt: +44 (0)1364 652 743m: +44 (0)7751 023 197e: [email protected]: Catherine DerrymanMount Pleasant Farm, Stockland, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9DQt: +44 (0) 1404 881 398e: [email protected]

South of Ireland

DonegalChairman: J J Dohertyt: +353 (0)74 9370 203Secretary: Martin McGlinchyt: +353 (0)74 9145 436m: +353 (0)86 4092 486

Eastern Suffolk Sheep BreedersChairman: Jim Gahant: +353 (0)86 0662 408Secretary: Mary Gahan, CoolyhuneSt., Mullins, Co. Carlowt: +353 (0)86 0662 408e: [email protected]

Kerry Sheep BreedersChairman: Pat Currant: +353 (0)877 440 735Secretary: Valerie Tiffinm: +353 (0)861 097 412e: [email protected]

Kilkenny Sheep Breeders AssociationChairman: John Renehant: +353 (0)86 815 3324Secretary: Richard MooreSmithstown, Thomastown, Co Kilkennyt: +353 (0)56 7724 392m: +353 (0)87 9664 366e: [email protected]

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Midhope Suffolks

Pexhill Coali�onJoint Purchase ShrewsburyStylish Son of Strathisla ApacheDam - Dam of Real Lucky 13,000gns

Other Sires used 2011Muiresk AdrenalineLangside PremierTomcro� OriginalLlangeview Discovery

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Munster Sheep BreedersChairman: Fran Jefferyt: +353 (0)21 4631 462Secretary: Brid CoakleyCleanor, Doneraile,Co. Cork, Eiret: +353 (0)22 24 168m: +353 (0)87 2305 159e: [email protected]

North East BreedersChairman: Martin ButlerKilleen Road, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meatht: +353 (0) 46 9026 369m: +353 (0)87 8173 376Secretary: Orla Butlert: +353 (0) 46 9026 369m: +353 (0)87 8173 376e: [email protected]

West of Ireland Sheep Breeders ClubChairman: Jimmy Screenet: +353 (0)90 9684 732m: +44 (0) 87 269 3678Secretary: Ursula RooneyGurtnaderry, Grange, Co. Silgot: +353 (0) 71 916 3509m: +44 (0) 87 983 1933e: [email protected]

Wexford Sheep BreedersChairman: Michael Clarket: +353 (0)53 9120 964Secretary: Michael BrennanGalbally, Ballyhogue, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexfordt: +353 (0)53 9247 815m: +353 (0)87 6417 520

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President’s Address

Great opportunities ahead forSuffolks

The sheep industry has enjoyed a better timethan many other sectors of farming during2011, with the industry in buoyant moodhaving received excellent prices for springhoggets. In addition, with new season lambslast April/May again reaching very highprices, along with cull ewes, this has beeninstrumental in bolstering returns for sheepproducers. It was good to see a high demandfor Suffolk rams throughout the UK and Irishsales, also, seeing commercial sheep farmersreturning to Suffolk sires. Importantly,demand for Suffolk cross ewe lambs forbreeding ewes has been excellent.

With few dispersal sales of Suffolks thisautumn, and a significant number of newbreeders starting up flocks, or even peoplereturning back into the breed again, we have

seen an exceptional trade for pedigreeSuffolk females, resulting in very good prices.The Suffolk sire is now in a key positionamong other terminal sires, because of thehigh performance in weight gain and quickgrowth rate - very beneficial whenconcentrate prices are so high - it isimportant for lambs to go for slaughter asquickly as possible.

It was very encouraging to see a record pricefor a Suffolk ram lamb at the 2011 StirlingSale, with other high prices and goodclearance rates also at various Society salesin 2011. It was excellent to see success forthe Suffolk breed at the prestigiousSmithfield show, congratulations to Merrickand Julie Pinny on winning the OverallCarcass Championship, and to MalcolmStewart on winning the Reserve Championin the Native Live section. Furthermore, theNational Flock Competition was extremelywell supported this year with over 22 entries.Congratulations to all the winners, and toall the others that entered, better luck nexttime, however, please continue to supportthis important annual event.

We as breeders, however, must alwaysremember that the commercial buyer is ourmain objective. This is where the largestpercentage of our ram sales lies.Nevertheless, I am optimistic about our breedafter my many travels to different parts ofthe UK and Ireland during the summershows, sales, flock tours and female autumnsales. The Suffolk classes I judged at showsand sales were of a very high standard,indeed quality has improved over the lastfew years, and breeders are now looking atquality and conformation.

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Whilst on my travels, I was pleased to seeold friends, to meet new breeders, to seedifferent parties of breeders throughout theUK and Northern Ireland at tup tours, andto visit other breeders on their own farms. Iwish to thank all breeders for continuing tosupport Suffolks at shows by exhibiting theiranimals, this certainly helps to promote ourbreed in the marketplace.

I would like to take this opportunity to thankSociety staff for all the hard work they do,in a very pleasant manner, in dealing withall members, and their contribution toproducing our excellent set of auditaccounts. Staff input is very much

appreciated by Council. I would also like tothank all branch and club secretaries for theunseen work they do for our members andSociety, without them the Society would notbe complete.

Lastly, as breeders, we are in a very strongposition to move our breed forward into2012 and beyond.

I would like to wish all breeders and theirfamilies a very successful year in 2012.

President Ron Greig

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A Message from the Chief Executive

What better present could you receive tomark the 125th anniversary of the SuffolkSheep Society than to smash the breedrecord price? This record has stood since1998, until first time breeder Dan Tynan andhis shepherd Pat Greaney, brought in a ramlamb at Stirling. There were numerousbuyers all eager to purchase this sheep, butthe last bid of £90,000gns came from wellknown Welsh breeder Myfyr Evans.

The change from Edinburgh to Stirling wasan emotive issue for many of our members.However, it is clear that this change was amajor success. Not only did we break thebreed record price, but there was anabundance of commercial buyers that put abottom in the sale, leading to a highclearance rate. The cost to hold the eventwas dramatically reduced and praise must

go to David Leggat and his team at UnitedAuctions for doing a first class job.

Throughout the UK and Ireland manyInterbreed Championships were attained bySuffolk breeders. Praise must go to thesemembers that give up so much personal timeputting our breed in the shop window. It isimperative that Suffolk judges continue toselect for physical correctness and placecarcass traits high on their list of selectioncriteria. Special praise must go to the Pinnyfamily on winning the fat stock carcassChampionship at Peterborough in December.

The Society has focused breed promotion onthe commercial strengths of the Suffolkbreed. This is paying dividends with clearancerates of 80 to 90 per cent at all our UK sales.It is encouraging to see commercialcustomers return to the Suffolk breed. I lookforward to seeing their progeny at our 2012sales. I have no doubt there has been amindset shift by our members in sourcingrams with the ideal carcass traits requiredby our customers.

The Society purchased a new show stand in2011. Its first outing was NSA Welsh Sheepwere it won 2nd prize out of all trade stands.Breed promotion was also carried out at NSANorth Sheep, NSA Sheep South West, RoyalWelsh and Royal Highland shows. Successhas continued in 2012 when the Society wonbest breed stand at the Winter NSA eventheld in Melton Mowbray. Thanks must go tothose members that support these events bygiving up their time, bringing flowers andfood or helping source the stock. It is this

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local support that really makes a stand workand encourages our customers to stop andhave a look.

The Society purchased twelve pop up standsto facilitate regional events over a widergeographical area. These appeared at manylocal shows along with 5,000 leaflets thatdemonstrated the economic benefits ofusing Suffolk rams on commercial farms.Bilingual leaflets were distributed at WorldAgricultural events in Brazil, France andRomania. Three new electronic bulletinswere dispatched to over 600 breeders andindustry contacts. If you want a hard copyplease contact the Society office.

I would like to thank my team of staff thatwork hard to run our Society in an efficientand cost effective way. Although agriculturehas been shielded from the worst of theeconomic recession many members will stillbe affected indirectly. Unlike many Societies

that seem intent on increasing the financialcosts to their members the Suffolk Societyhas reduced many of its main fees or cappedthe rest. Annual membership fees have beenreduced by £5 to £60. Ram registrations havealso been reduced by £5. The 92 new Societymembers availed of lower set up costs in2011.

The Society is dedicated to offering moreservices to our members. The website hasbeen revamped with the introduction ofpages to sell semen and stock rams. Unlikeother Societies that charge for this service,this is free to our members. Please have alook and contact the Society office if youhave anything to add.

I would like to wish all Suffolk breeders andour customers a prosperous 2012.

Chief ExecutiveDr Lewis McClinton

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The Suffolk Sheep Society appreciate the co-operation fromour customers in providing information used at various

sheep events in 2011.

If you use Suffolk rams in your commercial flock and wouldlike to participate in Society promotional material please

contact the Society office.

Gordon CairnsEstate Manager, Stracathro & Careston Estates Brechin

Farm Profile1,800ha Sheep and Arable Farm (800haArable, 1000ha Grazing/Hill)1,200 North of England Mule Ewes crossedto Suffolk ramsLamb outside in May and sell lambs at ForfarMartSuffolk Shearling rams purchased at Kelso(purchased 6 in 2011)

Why do I use Suffolk rams?Lambing outdoors from the third week inApril gives us a short growing season. TheSuffolk gives us the fast growth rate andlength required to reach 40 to 45kg liveweight by August/September. Equallyimportant is hardiness and the ability of the

modern Suffolk cross lambs to be quickly upand sucking gets things off to a good start.An added benefit of the Suffolk is that theyfinish uniformly allowing us to draw lambsfor sale in good sized batches.

What am I looking for in a Suffolk ram?Using performance records, I look for tupsthat will sire quick finishing well fleshedlambs, which will ideally finish off grass, with

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good muscle depth and enough back fat toprotect them against the weather, but nottoo much, we want flesh not fat. Ease ofmanagement is important on our fairlyextensive system, so tups must be naturallydone, tight skinned and not big boned. Ourmule ewes are already lengthy so I want tupsthat will enhance this trait and producelambs with long wide loins and a deep gigot.

My message to pedigree breedersEmbrace, performance recording. GPStechnology and satellite imagery are used inour arable crops, to ensure the requiredamounts of inputs are applied at the righttime. If we can control costs while ensuring

optimum output by carefully measuring ourarable inputs, why not do the same with thesheep? If the tups are not recorded I will notbuy them. Please ensure that tups arecorrect in the mouth, our tups have to workhard and fend for themselves.

I am concerned that many tups are stillheavy boned and over fed. As a commercialfarmer big bones give me lambing problemsand a poor killing out percentage. Many ofyou are now producing Suffolk tups withtremendous potential and growth rates thatno other breed can match, and must becongratulated on this. However as in allrelationships we need to talk more.

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Farm Profile730 acres (Dairy, Sheep and Arable Farm)600 Texel Mule ewes crossed to Suffolkrams400 Mule ewes crossed to Texel rams225 Texel Mule ewe lambs crossed toBeltex x Charollais rams

Why do I use Suffolk rams?No breed of sheep can match the Suffolk forgrowth rate. I have tried almost every otherbreed and the Suffolk beats them all. At ahigh stocking rate and usually on a fallingmarket it is absolutely imperative that weget lambs to 21kg carcass weight as quicklyas possible. An added benefit of Suffolklambs is their ability to withstand adverseweather and continue to graze. Manycontinental breeds are sadly lacking in thisdepartment.

What am I looking for in a Suffolk ram?I want Suffolk rams with broad shoulders,long wide loins and a well filled gigot. Theram must have a tight skin. In general itmust have shape and not be trimmed intoshape. Wool does not weigh on adeadweight lamb. My biggest issue issourcing Suffolk rams with the desiredcarcass traits without heavy bone. Excessivebone is not wanted by the majority ofcommercial farmers and certainly not on ourunit. This trait increases lambing difficultyand lowers kill out percentages, both ofwhich I can well do without.

My message to pedigree breedersMy most important message is:• Get rid of heavy bone in the head and

legs. • Focus on a broad long loin, especially at

the shoulders. • Stop trimming your sheep and breed for

tight skins.

The Suffolk breed has so much potential butcontinually I see sheep winning classes thatI would not use on my commercial ewes. Inmy opinion the Suffolk breed needs topenalise heavy bone, sheep with long wooland those animals without a long broad loinand deep gigot. Judges please look for hardmuscle and not soft muscle which isgenerally a sign of feeding and not geneticcapability.

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Philip Derryman from the Yarcombeflock represented England in theYoung Shepherds World Challenge

Over a 10 day period, starting on the 30thof October I was lucky enough to be in NewZealand representing England in the youngshepherds world challenge. Having such anopportunity was a real pleasure which I madethe most of by extending my stay to 8 weeks,so I could travel the country before thecompetition and visit many different farmersand learn how they operate. They were allvery generous with their time, knowledgeand hospitality.

I was lucky enough to visit progressivefarmers during my time travelling and wasin awe of the enterprises they managed. Ivisited a number of stud breeders that wereall very knowledgeable and it was great tohear their breeding policies, objectives andviews on the sheep industry in New Zealandand globally. Some of the farms I visited wereunbelievable in what they were achievingwithin their environments.

At Wairere I met Derek Daniel who is doingamazing things on very steep hard workingcountry. This unit is producing highperforming Romney and Composite sheepin a very tough environment with staggeringoutputs and selling thousands of breedingrams each year. His philosophies on sheepbreeding were brilliant to hear.

Another inspiring man was Richard Slee atWairaki Station. Farming close to 9,000 acres,

lambing 17,500 ewes, 5,200 ewe hoggets(Romneys) and calving 500 cows it truly wasan impressive enterprise and I was verygrateful for his time and knowledge.

Throughout New Zealand I saw a number ofdifferent composites that looked to beproving popular with commercial farmers.Russel and Andrew Welsh, Twin Farm, wereproducing Tefrom and Sufftex sheep. Thetheories behind their composite breedingapproach was the huge gains in performanceand production they were getting throughhybrid vigour which was especially evidentfrom the Tefroms.

Having pedigree Suffolks and Hampshires athome I was keen to see some breeders inNew Zealand. Suffolk breeders Bruce Rapley(Goldstream), Eric Ross (Collie Hills), DougBrown (Punchbowl) and Andrew Tripp(Nithdale) were all really accommodating.

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I was impressed with their stock. Each hadslightly different breeding objectives whichwere interesting to see, however, all had thesame goal which had the commercial primelamb producers needs very much at the fore.

On the 30th of October 22 young shepherdsfrom 11 different countries met inChristchurch, New Zealand. People hadtravelled from Argentina, Australia, England,France, New Zealand, Northern Ireland,Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, USAand Wales.

After a welcome talk and meal everybodyintroduced themselves, having a commoninterest we all immediately gelled.

The following day we travelled south toOamaru where the competition was to beheld. On route we stopped at a farm at Cave,South Canterbury. This was a dry land farmgrowing a lot of Lucerne and runningcomposite Kelso ewes. This was interestingto see how Lucerne was transforming hisfarming operation and increasing outputs.Following this brief stop we continued southto Oamaru.

That afternoon we checked into the hotelwith each team rooming together. After avery competitive game of lawn bowls weheaded out for dinner together and had agame of ten pin bowling after. Everybodywas getting on really well by now and thesocial aspect of the tour looked like it wasgoing to be excellent. Everybody went to bedearly in preparation for the big competitionthe following day.

Following breakfast we all made our way tothe showground where the competition wasto be held. The atmosphere was tense andeverybody looked ready to give their all. Thecompetition was very well organised by theNew Zealand young farmers with manydifferent disciplines to cover each section tobe completed within 36 minutes. Alistair andI started on the practical sheep section. Wehad to identify different breeds of sheep andrecognise their different breeding values.Following this we had to draft and count anumber of sheep through a Pratley handlingyard. To finish this section we had to mouthand age some sheep followed by calibratinga drench gun and correctly drenching thesheep. On a personal level I felt this section

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went quite well and hoped that I hadimpressed the judges with some of mypractical sheep skills.

Our second discipline was the identificationsection. This included identifying sheepfarming equipment, organs, meat cuts of asheep carcass, diseases from photographs,classify wool samples, match export figureswith countries, assemble a hand piece andanswer multi-choice questions. This was atough section with a lot to be achievedwithin the 36 minutes. Personally I waspleased with how it went, time managementwas difficult. I found the wool classificationchallenging as I wasn’t as familiar with thesubtle differences between the wool typesas I would have perhaps liked. The exportfigures were also difficult as the countrieshighlighted weren’t the one’s I had beenexpecting. I felt the other tasks went welland overall I was relatively pleased with howit went.

The next challenge was to erect a high tensileelectric fence demonstrating post knots,number 8 knots, triplex’s, wire tension. All ofthis was measured by time, correct tool useand safety. I had been practicing this methodof fencing in preparation for the competitionwhich really paid dividends. I was over themoon with how this went and pleased withthe appearance of my fence.

The last section in the morning session wasATV handling and safety. This sectionincluded general checks to perform as wellas fitting a wheel, demonstrate active ridingthrough an obstacle course and finally attacha trailer and catch a rogue sheep using acrook. This section went quite smoothly andI even managed to catch the rogue sheep!

After lunch was the shearing section. Therewas a really good atmosphere in the shearingshed with everybody giving a good show. Itwas great to see some of the girls from theUSA beating some of the boys too! It was ashame there wasn’t more sheep to shear asit would have enhanced the competition andmade it more challenging.

After a hard day of competition thecompetitors relaxed with a beer over dinnerand discussed how they faired and what theythought the answers might have been. It wasgreat that the main competition was overand we could all then relax.

The following day there was morecompetition but with a twist a Shepherdsprint and a team event. This was a lot moreof an entertaining competition with fun andgames involving constructing things, eatingthings and running up large hills. Everybody

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thoroughly enjoyed themselves and wereworn out come the finish.

Whilst in Oamaru over the next couple ofdays we visited a field day of a hugecorporate farm running 15,000 ewes and400 beef cows. We visited an abattoir atPukeuri that was killing 10,500 lambs a daywhich was brilliant to see. The automationand quality of the plant was outstanding.

Our time in Oamaru finished with a grandawards dinner held in the Opera Housetheatre. There was a great atmosphere andeverybody was eagerly awaiting the results.The shepherds sprint was won by HamishBest and Peter Klaassen from New Zealand.Following this was the big prizes. Alastairand I were over the moon to win the teamaward with the highest combined score forEngland. Following this Peter Klaassen ofNew Zealand was crowned winner of theyoung shepherd world challenge with metwo points behind finishing second, LachlanCharlton of Australia was 3rd and my teammate Alastair Graham finished 4th, Lachlanalso won the prize for the best shearer. Thiswas a great result which I am very proud of.

The following day we travelled toQueenstown for some fun. This included theShotover jet boat ride, a ride up the gondolaand a go on the luge. This was an enjoyable

weekend with all the shepherds getting onvery well it felt like we had known each otherfor more than a couple of days!

After an action packed weekend we headedback to Christchurch via a farm runningmerinos for fine wool production. Whilst inChristchurch we visited Lincoln Universityand listened to a few speakers on differentsubjects. Several of us went to Canterburyshow which was one of their mainagricultural shows, and some of the youngshepherds entered in the shearingcompetition.

This marked the end of our trip witheverybody dispersing back around the globefrom where they once came. Some remainedin New Zealand to explore the country for afew extra months.

The trip was fantastically organised by Beefand Lamb New Zealand with special thanksto Lucy Deere and Diane Falconer. I wouldalso like to thank all the other organisationsand people that help support and sponsorthe event as I am truly gratefully for theopportunity.

The Suffolk Sheep Society would like tocongratulate Philip on his achievements.

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A focus onexpandingthe farm’ssheep flockto today’s1,200 ewes

(700 Poll Dorsets, 140 Suffolks, 400 Woolshedding composites and 500 ewe lambs )following the hard decision to disperse thedairy herd due to T.B. has been the catalystfor change on this 1004 acre unit on theSouth Devon coast.

In July 2007 the decision was pretty muchforced to cease dairying and keeping cattle,desperation at seeing cow families destroyedby the disease and pure economics dictateda change. As our business had already a PollDorset and Suffolk flock on the farm,expanding the sheep enterprise to use theavailable grassland was the logical step.

The system has shifted from an intensive onepropped up by fertiliser to one whichbalances the 220 acres of arable with thesheep requirements and the environmentalschemes the farm is involved with. Grassgrowth pattern although seasonal shows thepattern of the far west stopping during 2months in the winter and from early July tomid September. It is for this reason the PollDorset breed was chosen as the base for thebusiness, many years ago, the breeds out ofseason lambing with Suffolks lambing over3 weeks in January enables maximising theflock’s income utilising the grass growth

pattern. Not only is it the naturalenvironment that the sheep flock tries towork in harmony with it is the flock’scommercial customers for breeding rams,females and slaughter lambs that are centralto the breeding policy. In simple, “thecustomer is King.”

An important tool to breeding for mycustomers has been the measuring of traitsthat you can’t see: - growth, prolificacy,muscle and condition. The greater gainscome through the effects it has had on theprofitability of my own flock alongside mycustomer’s flocks something which is oftenignored. Pushing the boundaries the Suffolkflock is attempting to incorporate theMyomax gene which hopefully will not onlygive greater muscling but greater forageutilisation, a key requirement for the future.

Following the Poll Dorset and Suffolklambing in the spring is the wool sheddingflock. I am a member of Sheep ImprovedGenetics, a group of farmers developing awool shedding composite (the Exlana). Thisflock is incorporating Katahdin and WhiteDorper genetics as it takes the wool off insubsequent generations. Utilising the poorergrazing available on the cliffs and outlyingrented land it is similar to the other flocksusing the Suffolk as the ideal chaser ramoutside the breeding programmes, fastgrowing commercial lambs helping the cashflow.

David RossiterRunner-up Farmers

Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year 2010

David Rossiter, Huish Flock

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Marketing from the flocks is undertakenthrough a variety of means selling a largeproportion directly from the farm, contractsbeing undertaken for the production offemales for future breeding or embryorecipient work or satisfying the number ofregular ram buyers who visit the farm. Topend Poll Dorsets can be found at the breed’sannual May Fair sale and other breed societysales. Suffolks are all sold as shearlings, a fewthrough Wilton and the N.S.A. S.W. regionsale. Slaughter lambs sired by the Poll Dorsetare contracted to Waitrose together with theother flocks creating a marketing pattern for10 months of the year. One other criteriawhich has proved essential is the monitoringof costs highlighted by the early lambingsection which is costed through Waitrose.The figures for 2011 showed a lambing of

168%, a finished carcass average of 19.3kg,returning a net margin before non-cash costsof £43.32 per ewe.

Looking to the future the recording ofperformance will help maintain geneticimprovement and using the tools of A.I. andgene markers will hopefully produce theprofit makers for the flock’s customers.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:-

If you had the land and time could youlamb, feed and manage a flock of 400Suffolk ewes of the type you rear today?

If not, why not?

David Rossiter

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Identifying rams that seriously cut themustard – or mint is key to achieving aprofitable flock, together with a formula forsustainable production. These were the takehome messages for more than 40 visitors tothe award winning “Future farmer of theyear” Drinkstone flock, at Hawick, in July2011.

With top speakers triggering in depthdiscussion, Sam Boon of Signet, urgedcommercial producers to consider theircurrent flock breeding programme and whatought to be changed when setting futurebreeding objectives.

He said: “With Drinkstones Suffolk and Texelflock Signet performance figures in the topone per cent in the UK it clearlydemonstrates the rewards of settingbreeding objectives. The genetic progress atDrinkstone is three times the rate of thenational average – of those who do record.

Sam urged lamb producers to do theirhomework on the internet: “All the

information is in the public domain. Identifythe traits which will be profitable for yourflock and then locate the breeders that willcut the mustard.”

Commenting on Drinkstone’s pasturemanagement, Dr John Vipond praised thePark’s approach to sustainability – targetinga bigger proportion of clover in the sward.Dr Vipond explained: “In order to achievemore clover in the sward you need to havecompatible grass clover varieties, lateheading tetra-ploids and small leaved cloversfit the bill.

“The Parks are using red clover and hybrid-rye grass in a specific mix for producingsilage and aftermath grazing for lambs. Eventhe demands of the high performanceDrinkstone flocks are satisfied bysupplementing this high protein red cloversilage with soya in late pregnancy, ratherthan feeding grass silage and concentrates.”

Dr Vipond concluded that the knock onbenefit is reduced worm challenge: “Ewes

Award winning Drinkstone Open Day for Murray Trust

From left to Right, Stuart Ashworth QMS; Sam Boon, Signet; Moira Gallagher SAC; Arnold and John Park,Michael Williams, Murray Trust co-ordinator and Harvey MacMillam, Chairman Murray Trust

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don’t lose their immunity in late pregnancy,meaning that both the ewes and lambs arecleaner, further enhancing sustainablefarming and profit.”

Chairman of the Murray Trust, HarveyMacMillan, which awards the Future Farmerof the Year, praised the combination ofrunning the high index flocks while

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The Stewart family from Sandyknowe, justoutside Kelso, were presented with theJohnston Carmichael Trophy by Neil Steven,Johnston Carmichael and Rod McKenzie,Scottish Sheep Strategy at the RoyalHighland Winter Event at the Royal HighlandCentre, Ingliston in November 2011.

Tom Stewart established a flock of pedigreeSuffolk Sheep in 1957 and in 1968 theystarted to performance record. This makesthe Sandyknowe Flock one of the longestestablished performance recorded flocks inthe UK.

The Stewarts have always been keen toembrace technology to help them maintaintheir extremely high standards of efficiency

and in 1980 the flock was split into a “FiveFamily System”. Although this system is seenas the norm for many serious commercialbreeders nowadays, it was an extremelyradical step more than 30 years ago.

One of the main reasons for doing this wasthat the Stewarts were finding it difficult tosource rams with good enough figures ofthe type and style they wanted. Using thefive family system ensured that they did notrun the risk of inbreeding and by using tuplambs every year it accelerated the rate ofgenetic progress. Their aim has always beento produce sheep for the commercial marketand they have steadfastly refused to beseduced by the perceived glamour ofproducing a record priced tup.

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The Stewart family from Sandyknowe, were presented with the Johnston Carmichael Trophy by Neil Steven,Johnston Carmichael and Rod McKenzie, Scottish Sheep Strategy

The flock was moved to the neighbouringfarm of Brotherstone in 1999 and is now runby Tom’s son Malcolm. Lambing has graduallybeen moved to a later date and now the flockof over 300 ewes lamb under commercialconditions in mid-April. After lambing theewes receive no supplementary feeding, nordo the lambs have access to creep whilst theyare with their mothers.

On many farms, sheep production is seen asa labour intensive business, so Malcolmdecided in 2005 to adopt an even stricterculling policy. Detailed records are kept forboth lambing ease and lamb vigour. Onlylambs that pass this strict test are kept asreplacement ewes or stock tups. Similarly thetup lambs which are used in the flock mustbe out of ewes which have a proven recordof production.

Rod McKenzie said: “The philosophy is simple;produce sheep with fine bones, smooth hair,deep loins, broad backs and meaty gigots thatwant to live and thrive wherever they go, andpeople will want your product. The perfectmix of the use of performance figures, firstclass stocksmanship, attention to detail andcustomer care has proved its worth for theSandyknowe flock over the years. Theconsistency of the annual consignment atKelso Ram Sale is testament to the policyworking exceptionally well.”

In the 2011 consignments at Kelso, all 129rams were in the top 25 per cent of theNational Suffolk Breeding Evaluation Index,with the majority actually in at least the top10 per cent. The fact that the flock has beenrecording for so long means that theaccuracies quoted for each recorded trait arevery high, so people can buy with even moreconfidence.

Malcolm is confident that if somebodypurchases one of his tups, and identifies theprogeny, to ensure they know how the lambsare doing, he has a customer for life. Hisenthusiasm for his chosen profession, hiscommitment to improvement and his beliefin the science of evaluation is legendary.

Malcolm says himself: “It is easy to beenthusiastic about something when it makesmoney for you, and using figures certainlyhelps me to make a decent margin and sellmy tups with confidence.”

Rod added: “Malcolm has followed in thepioneering footsteps of his father and hasmoved the use and understanding of figuresto a new level. The example he sets us all withhis clarity of vision and understanding of thenext set of potential challenges makes myjob so much easier”.

“When you mention Sandyknowe Suffolks,people immediately realise that you are goingto talk about profitable livestock farming, notnecessarily fashionable livestock farming. Iam truly delighted that Tom and Malcolm arethe winners of this year’s award.”

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Stuart was born and brought up on thefamily’s third generation beef and sheepfarm perched high up in the Brecon Beaconsat Dyffryn Crawnon, near Llangynidr, wherehis brother, Rob continues to farm. AlthoughRob and Stuart worked very well together,each having their own responsibilities, it wasalways their intention to farm independently,a move which started just after the 2001foot-and-mouth outbreak.

Stuart readily admits until he was aroundthe age of 17 he never really wanted to bea farmer. Carpentry was more his forte. Itwas the family’s commitment to local showsand encouragement from his family whichgradually won him over - and what aneventful farming career he has had eversince. “I owe a great deal to mum and dadfor giving me the lead to make judgmentsat a very early age - and stand or fall on theoutcome, but it was a sound approach forwhich I will be eternally grateful,” says Stuart.

Stuart’s, Beaufort flock has won the breed’slatest Western Area and Shropshire andMontgomeryshire Area Suffolk Club FlockCompetition, and gone on to finish as reserveoverall medium sized flock in the Society’s2011 National Flock Competition having beenReserve Overall in 2010.

These days Stuart’s parents, Bryan and Patare living in the village of Llangynidr, just afew miles from the Ty Canol farm which nowforms the centre of Rob’s 445-hectare(1,100-acre) farming activities. The farm risesto 2,000 feet on the southern edge of theBrecon Beacons National Park.

It is Stuart who has found pastures new -getting his foot on to the farming ladder byfirst of all taking on a Powys County Councilsmallholding not far from Ty Canol, whilekeeping an eye out for the chance to increasethe scope of his farming activities byapplying for tenanted farms with more land.

That break came in 2006 with the offer ofthe short-term tenancy on The Vale, a 283ha(700-acre) grass and cropping farm rising to1,800ft at Lower Chapel, near Brecon. It wasan opportunity too good to miss.

Though he had little experience of growingcrops it was just the challenge he needed,building up stock numbers to 100 sucklercows producing store cattle, along with amixture of 1,800 Talybont Welsh and Muleewes all going to Suffolk tups. “It was anarrangement which worked well and gaveme the practical experience and confidenceI needed to move on,” says Stuart.

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But then out of the blue two years ago camethe ultimate opportunity I had beensearching for - a long-term tenancy on a161ha (400-acre) Welsh border lowlandlivestock and arable holding with better soiland the ability to maximise grass as the mainfodder source.

Together with Dawn, my long-term partnerof 20 years, I applied, was shortlisted andthen granted the tenancy of Jays Barn Farm,at Bucknell, just to the east of Knightonwhere the borders of Shropshire,Herefordshire and Powys meet up. In fact,the farmhouse is in Herefordshire and thefarm buildings are in Shropshire - but it is asuperb farm with some first class loosehoused buildings, including a new sheepshed, and in the Goodwin family you couldnot wish for better landlords.

All the land, which lies at around the 400ftmark, is in one block bordered by roads anda railway line, and stocking stands at 700cross-bred North Country Mules and 80mixed breed spring calving suckler cowsgoing to British Blue bulls - together, ofcourse, with the pedigree Suffolks which,

because of the move, have been cut back to40.

We lamb the Suffolks at the turn of the yearand have recorded a scan level of 224 percent this time around, followed by 300 cross-breds in mid-January and the remainder inmid-February.

All the calves are sold off the farm as sevento nine-month-old stores to a single buyerand most of the Suffolk cross Mule ewelambs are also sold as breeding replacementsto private buyers. Wether lambs are usuallysold through the live markets at Ludlow orKnighton, at between 10 and 16 weeks old.

Our cropping programme revolves around30 acres of spring barley for home use, 12acres of fodder beet and five acres of kale,with 1,150 grass silage big bales being thebasis of our winter fodder.

The intention is to increase the pedigreeSuffolk ewes to the 100 mark with thebreeding policy being concentrated onfurther improvements to conformation,especially the back ends.

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“There is a saying everyone needs a little luckto get on in business and it certainly hasbeen shining on us - starting with how I firstgot into Suffolks,” says Stuart.

During my days working as a contractshearer, while still helping out at home, oneof my customers in the Vale of Glamorgancasually remarked he would gladly get rid ofhis pedigree Suffolk ewes given £100 apiece.Needless to say I snatched his hands off andovernight became the proud owner of amixed bunch of 28 Suffolks - realising achildhood dream to establish my ownpedigree flock.

“That was back in 2002 and the first ram Iused was Muiresk Duke. He was bought atthe breed’s Worcester sale and did me proud,winning nine inter-breed showChampionships in my first season,” saysStuart.

Gradually ewe numbers built up to aroundthe 80 mark by 2008, mostly by their ownbreeding and a few selective purchases, withStuart’s follow-on tups being the Irish-bred

Castlewellan High Society, Strathisla Savoyand Strathisla Massa.

This year we have mainly used AI by way ofConveth The Jackpot, Rhaeadr Roberto - thisyear’s Royal Welsh Show breed Champion -and Cairness Kaos, the 2010 Edinburgh saleChampion.

We have also used Rhaeadr Rage, a ram lambwe have bought this year.

Overall TrophyIn the Western Area competition Beaufortwent on to take the overall award aftertopping the section for flocks of between 30and 60 ewes, and as well as the overalltrophy in the Shropshire and Montgomerycompetition also had the best ewe lambs. Inthe national competition the flock providedthe reserve progeny group with entries siredby Massa.

At this year’s Society sale at Shrewsbury, ramlambs from the flock sold to a top of3,000gns for a son of Glenhead GoldenPhoenix which had earlier collected the bestgigot award - a trait Stuart is keen to furtherimprove by his sire selection policy.

The Suffolk Sheep Society acknowledges the pressrelease (Barry Alston) and pictures (Arvid Parry)sent by the Farmer Guardian in the preparationof this article.

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SITLOWEST. 1979 Flock No. 45Z

A QUALITY FLOCK KEPT UNDER HARDY CONDITIONS

CAIRNESS CARBON

SERVICE SIRES 2011

CAIRNESS CARBON - sire of 1st Prize Single, 2nd Prize Group of three and the

20,000gns Reserve Champion at Edinburgh 2010.

PERRINPIT HIGH PEAK - a well proven sire with the ability to breed top quality

stock which achieve success in sale and show ring. Bred the National Champion 2008.

Sons sold for 6,200gns 2004, 7,000gns 2005, 9,000gns 2006 and 8,000gns 2008.

MUIRESK McKELVEY - one of the most influential rams of the nineties. He sold for

16,000gns and matured into a massive ram. Sons have sold to 10,000gns with over 100

sons selling for an average of 1,000gns and daughters sold to 4,000gns.

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From the Australian Suffolk CentenaryHistory Book 1904-2004. Ralph made thesecomments at the 1981 Melbourne RoyalShow in relation to the “Best Headed Suffolk”award at that show. Although modernbreeding technology has surpassed many ofthese points it does shed some light on whyour founding breeders placed so muchimportance on a good head.

For years I wondered why the mostsuccessful stud stock breeders spend somuch time studying the head on animalsthat interest them, so closely. Just what didthey see? Also, why did the founding fathersof our Suffolk breed of sheep allocate 25 outof 100 overall points for the head? I wouldhave loved to know just what those peoplehad in mind. The following are a few of thepoints that I have noted over the years, as Isee the head as a signpost with indicatorsgiving all sorts of hints as to what the body& covering of a particular sheep may be like.

STUDYING FROM IN FRONT OF THE SHEEP –length of head, from the poll to the muzzleis directly related to the length of body whichis about 3.5 times the length of head. Widthbetween the eyes is related to the width ofthe pelvis at the hooks. If the width betweenthe base of the ears is at least equal to thewidth between the eyes, then the width at

the hips and pins will also be good, and theears will hang with the classic Suffolk setting.If the width between the base of the ears isnarrower than the width between the eyes,then the sheep may well be prick eared andthe pelvic structure will torpedo from thehooks back through the hips to the pins. Alsothe distance between the eyes and ears isrelated to the length of the pelvic area –more length give more bone to attachmuscle to, a large area to carry lambs andgenerally better shaped udders. Eyes shouldbe well hooded with bone to protect frominjury when fighting. Nostrils should be openand clear and the muzzle of good width.

Quality, density and evenness of the kempfibres on the head and ears are directlyrelated to wool quality on the body of thesheep, e.g. fine dense even quality kempingwill indicate fine dense even quality wool,but if the kemp become coarser up over thepoll of the sheep then there is every chancethat the britch wool will be much coarserthan the wool on the rest of the body. Alsothickness of skin and kemping on the ear isindicative of a good dense wool coveringwhich is particularly important on newbornlambs, as a good dense jacket will minimisethe risk of death from cold and wind, andgive a higher value pelt or wool clip later inlife.

Judging The HeadBy Ralph Speirs

Alkoomie Stud, Australia Flock 1000 (now dispersed)

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VIEWING FROM THE SIDE OF THE HEAD It is most important that the teeth bite firmlyand full onto the pad on the upper jaw. Theeye should be bright and alert and thereshould be good depth between the eye andthe bottom of the lower jaw, which indicatesa good strong bone structure andconstitution. The top outline of the headshould be smooth and full with a slightlyroman nose, allowing for the naturaldifferences between sexes, with extrastrength and masculinity in rams, andfemininity and maternal qualities in ewes.

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The Suffolk Sheep Society has commencedan innovative initiative with NettlefieldPrimary School. This school sits on theinterface between two religious extremes ininner city Belfast. In 2011 our Society wasapproached to sponsor Year 7 children toattend Balmoral show. The majority of thesechildren have never attended an agriculturalshow and have lost the knowledge of thefood production supply chain. Most regardtheir food source as their local majormultiple. The Suffolk Society was only toowilling to help.

Coloured hats were provided which allowedthe teaching staff to keep tabs on thechildren as they travelled through the show.Dr Lewis McClinton met the children at thesheep section to answer any questionsrelating to Suffolk sheep or the agriculturalindustry. In a follow up the Chief Executivegave a presentation at their school whichcovered; a year in the life of a sheep. This

went right from birth to the plate coveringall processes and timeframes involved. Thisfield trip and lecture was used as part of theircourse curriculum.

The Society has received praise by theteaching staff but more importantly by thechildren who want this to continue for nextyear’s class. The Society is happy to supportsuch a worthwhile cause and look forwardto working with other schools.

The Chief Executive said, “This has been oneof the most rewarding tasks I haveundertaken within my post. It is humblingto hear the challenges that some of thesechildren face. I believe that therepresentatives from all agriculturalorganisations have a duty to reach out toour consumers of the future and if by sodoing, we bring a bit of sunshine into theirworld, it can only be right.”

Nettlefield Primary School

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Benrafton Right Said Fred (SIRE JUBILEE JETHRO)

Jubilee JethroN.I. Sire of the Year

The first Suffolk sheep were imported intothe USA in 1888 by Mr. G.B. Streeter of Chazy,New York. During a visit to England in 1887,Mr. Streeter had been impressed by Suffolksheep. These prize breeding animals hadbelonged to Mr Joseph Smith of Hasketon.One 21 month old ewe weighed exactly 200pounds when she came off the ship. A 9month old ram weighed 195 pounds and inthe spring of 1890, a 7 week old twinweighed 85 pounds. In his first year MrStreeter had a 200 per cent lamb crop.

Suffolk sheep did not make an appearancein the Western States until 1919. Three ewesand two rams had been donated by theEnglish Suffolk Sheep Society to theUniversity of Idaho. One of the rams was tobe sold at auction at the National Ram Salein Salt Lake City, Utah. Several leading sheepmen were interested in purchasing Suffolkgenetics. After frantic bidding, the ram wasfinally sold to Laidlaw and Brockie (developersof the Panama breed) of Muldoon, Idaho, for$500. These men were so impressed with theoffspring from their Suffolk ram that theymade several importations and wereconsistent buyers at the National Ram Sale.

Today the USA is divided into 4 districts withan 11 person council running the operation.There are three market segments within theSuffolk breed in the USA.

The show market (North AmericanInternational Livestock show in Kentucky)which likes them as tall and long as you canmake them. The commercial market likesthem a bit smaller but not to small with a lotof body capacity and fast growing. Typicallylambs finish for market in 110 days.

The club lamb market in which producershave small framed heavy muscled tubularlooking lambs for the kids to show at thestate fairs. These Suffolks do not do well inthe commercial market due to being thinhided and slow growth rate.

The Suffolk Sheep Society maintains linkswith all Suffolk Organisations throughout theworld. All four USA district secretaries receiveour three electronic newsletters which canthen be distributed to a number of theirmembers. The annual yearbook is also sentto any American breeder that requests a copy.

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The scour and ill-thrift associated withacidosis is the real scourge of indoor lambingsystems, both pedigree and commercial.Whilst the symptoms are most oftenassociated with young lambs only a fewweeks old, their effects can be long termfollowing on from serious gut damage.

Coccidia are everywhere. These tinymicroorganisms invade the gut of mostspecies and produce incredibly resilientspores which can last for years in dark, moistconditions. There are many species (Eimeria)which infect sheep but most are relativelyharmless; infection with pathogenic strainssuch as E. Ovinoidalis or E. Crandallis canhowever be serious.

Unlike diseases such as toxoplasma, coccidiaare highly host specific so infection can onlycome from other lambs and sheep. This isan important point and can influencestrategies to minimise coccidial infection.The biggest threat to a young lamb is othersheep, particularly older lambs: the moresheep that have been in that environment,the higher the risk of coccidiosis.

Understanding the diseaseInitial infection in young lambs tends to arisefrom either existing contamination withinthe building or from the ewes prior tolambing. The ewe is generally immune tococcidia but still tends to carry some in herintestine. When lambing approaches, thechanges in hormones triggers amultiplication of the coccidia targeted toinfect the vulnerable young lamb. It is the

early lambs which act as the key multipliersof the infection – despite often showing nosymptoms of the disease. This multiplicationcan lead to millions of infective cells (oocysts)being shed in the faeces thereby creating anoverwhelming challenge for subsequentlambs.

The InfectionOnce ingested, the oocyst releases infectivecoccidia which infect the small intestine.Here, they multiply, burst out of the gut cellsand re-infect the gut lining for further stagesof replication and reinfection. This earlyphase of the infection causes no scour butis key to the economic and health damagesuffered by the lamb. The first phase takesapproximately 8-10 days.

The second phase of infection sees thecoccidia migrate to the hindgut. Here theymultiply rapidly , reinfecting cells manytimes before reaching maturity. Around twoto three weeks after the initial infection, themature coccidia burst out of the gut cells in

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huge numbers; the resultant damage to thelining of the intestine allows massive fluidloss leading to severe diarrhoea and possiblyblood loss. By this time the lamb is extremelydehydrated with a much reduced immunityand secondary infections are commonplace.

ControlUnderstanding the pattern of infection is keyto controlling the disease.

Management1. Reducing environmental challenge is

important and therefore adequatedisinfection of the buildings, troughs andpen divisions before housing is animportant step to reducing challenge.Once housed, bedding should be keptclean and dry. One of the most usefulproducts available to sheep farmers isthe powdered bedding conditioner,Biosuper. This unique product dries thebedding and appears to be a greatbenefit around lambing.

2. The other main source of initial infectionis the ewe. Feeding the ewe decoquinate(Deccox) for 28 days pre-lambing hasbeen shown to be effective at reducingoocyst shedding and can help preventthe onset of infection. Lambs infectedas youngsters continue to shed coccidiaas adults. Deccox may be added tomolassed buckets, such as StrathclydeNutrition’s C-Lick, to provide cover priorto lambing.

3. The greatest risk of infection to a younglamb is an older lamb. By housing ewesand lambs in age groups the spread ofinfection is limited. It is worth notingthat an infected lamb may producemillions of viable oocysts.

MedicationBefore considering medication, it isimportant to seek veterinary advice toconfirm the suspicion that scour is causedby coccidia. If confirmed, commontreatments include drenches (such as Baycoxor Vecoxan) or in-feed medication (Deccox).

a) DrenchesDrenches are extremely effective atclearing the gut of coccidia. A word ofwarning, though; timing is crucial. If youwait until symptoms are obvious then alarge degree of the gut damage has beendone and, whilst you may control theoutbreak, you will potentially still havelambs affected for the long term.Drenches offer no residual activity andso, reinfection is not stopped.

b) In-feed medicationDeccox is believed to work only in thesmall intestine and is therefore bestsuited to prevention rather thantreatment. Providing a creep feed (ormilky product) including Deccox reallyhelps to protect against the sub-clinical,but economically most significant,damage and prevents the parasitebecoming established. Many pedigreebreeders will offer medicated creep feedsfrom two weeks of age to reducechallenge.

An important consideration is that lambsbecome immune to coccidia after infection.A management/medication strategy mustallow some degree of infection to build upthis immunity – otherwise infection can bedelayed until triggered by stress at weaning.This should be discussed with your veterinaryadvisor.

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Caseous lymphadenitis, or CLA as it isgenerally referred to, is caused by infectionwith the bacterium Corynebacteriumpseudotuberculosis. Around the world, CLAis endemic in nearly every country whereintensive farming of sheep and goats ispractised; in some of these countries, theneed to combat CLA was first recognisedover a century ago, yet despite this fact thedevelopment of effective control measureshas been slow. Relatively-speaking, the UKhas been fortunate to have remained CLA-free until 1989. The disease first arrived onthese shores with a group of infected goats,and failure to contain it at the point of entryresulted in it spreading to sheep in theimmediate vicinity. Despite this fact, CLA isa chronic disease that spreads relativelyslowly and does not frequently cause thedeath of affected animals. Consequently, ithas taken over two decades for theprevalence of CLA to reach a level where ithas become a cause for concern. While oncea disease that tended to be associatedpredominantly with the terminal sire breeds,it is now endemic throughout the UnitedKingdom national flock. As a result, there isnow a general agreement among theindustry that a move be made to tackle CLA.

The means by which CLA spreads betweenanimals has been a subject of study, andalthough several possible routes of transferhave been suggested, direct contact withinfectious material would appear to presentthe greatest risk. Within the pus from a CLAlesion can be found several millions of livebacterial cells, with each cell having thepotential to establish an infection in its ownright. Consequently, it is the rupture of

superficial abscesses and the subsequentcontamination of the infected animal’s skin,fleece and immediate environment that mostfrequently puts naive animals in the sameenvironment at risk of exposure to infection.Significantly, the ability of C.pseudotuberculosis to survive in theenvironment for a number of weeks ormonths extends the potential period ofinfection well beyond the point of initialabscess rupture and discharge. This hasresulted in the reporting of somewhatunusual routes of disease transfer; forexample, the acquisition of CLA in apreviously disease-free herd of goats in TheNetherlands was described as havingoccurred through the purchase of straw froma location in which goats with dischargingCLA abscesses were housed.

Once an animal develops CLA, it is normallyinfected for life. Despite exposure of animalsto contaminated pus, in order for C.pseudotuberculosis to cause disease it mustfirst gain entry, and this usually occursthrough breaks in the skin which may arisefor a number of reasons including aggressivebehaviour, shearing, surgical procedures andcontact with abrasive surfaces in the animal’senvironment. Once the organism has passedthe skin’s protective barrier it is able to resistthe efforts of the immune system toeradicate it. It is transported to lymph nodeswhich produce immune cells to help fightinfection, and there then follows a battlebetween the immune system and thebacterium. Unfortunately, rather than beingcleared from the host, the bacteriumnormally succeeds in establishing a focus ofinfection within the affected lymph node.

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Over time, greater and greater numbers ofimmune cells are produced to try and clearthe infection, and in superficial lymph nodes(i.e. those that can be palpated externally),this is visualised by the increasing swellingand eventual rupture of the node to releasea cheese-like pus. Often a swollen node isaccompanied by a loss of overlying fleece,and the swelling may cause the animal adegree of pain. The disease will pass throughperiods of apparent dormancy, where theimmune system is able to contain (but noteradicate) infection. Subsequently, diseasemay flare up once more, and translocationof the infecting organism to other siteswithin the body is common, giving rise to avisceral form of CLA where abscesses formin the internal lymph nodes and otherorgans, most frequently the lungs. Infemales, internal abscesses may rupture intothe udder, which is of particular concern forthose rearing sheep and goats for milkproduction. Depending on the extent andseverity of infection, CLA can result in ill-thrift or even death. Furthermore, althoughnot yet studied in great detail, it is likely thatthe stress to the immune system that CLAimposes on affected animals renders themmore susceptible to other diseases.

Therefore, while not necessarily a devastatingdisease on its own, prevalence of CLA withina flock is indicative of a decline in overallhealth, and may be accompanied byincreases in the frequency of outbreaks ofother more serious infections.

At one time it was thought that CLA in theUK was different to the same disease in othercountries, due to the predominance of CLAlesions in the head and neck area of sheepin this country. Certainly, this is more similarto the manifestation of the disease in goats,whereas sheep in most other countries tendto have lesions associated with the lowertorso. Different suggestions have been madefor why the UK appearance of CLA isdifferent, including the possibility that eitherthe strains causing the disease are differenthere or that different sheep breeds havedifferent susceptibility to CLA. In fact, theresults of research would suggest thatneither hypothesis is entirely correct, andthat the manifestation of the disease in theUK most likely reflects husbandry methodsthat leave sheep more susceptible toabrasions in the head and neck area. Incontrast, animals in other countries are oftenmaintained on land containing abrasive low-lying vegetation, and this is thought to bethe reason by which lesions of the lowertorso predominate elsewhere. In defence ofthis hypothesis, there have been anecdotalreports in the UK of animals developing CLAlesions in ‘abnormal’ places (i.e. the lowertorso), and upon closer examination it wasrecognised that these animals frequentlyrubbed against low-lying pieces of farmmachinery that lay in the area in which theywere housed. Consequently, there iscurrently less emphasis placed upondifferences in CLA between countries, withthe realisation that lesions at any of multipledifferent body locations are normalmanifestations of the disease.

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The financial implications of CLA for UKproducers are not currently defined. In othercountries where CLA has been endemic fora greater period of time, it is recognized asa significant cause of financial loss to thesheep industry, with the major impactresulting from the condemnation anddowngrading of affected carcases atslaughter and meat-inspection. Forexample, in Australia it has been estimatedthat these factors result in losses to the meatindustry of between $A12 to $A15 millioneach year. Taking into account further lossesthat may result from increased susceptibilityof animals with CLA to other diseases, theactual losses attributable to CLA may actuallybe greater than realised. In the UK, reportsof condemnation of CLA-affected carcasesat abattoir require substantiation, and it isunclear whether there is any standardapproach to this issue. However, in recentyears there has been an increasing awarenessof CLA among producers, and with that hascome an increasing desire to clear existinginfection from flocks, in addition topreventing the disease from making its wayback into the flock once more. It would seemthat purchase of animals with CLA is theprimary means by which the disease makesits way into naive flocks. Awareness of thisfact has resulted in would-be buyersbecoming ever-more vigilant at spotting thetell-tale signs of CLA (often visible lumps inthe head/neck area or scarred areas due tothe healing of ruptured abscesses). However,other diseases may also result in similarsymptoms, and veterinary advice shouldalways be sought to confirm the presenceof CLA.

Options for control of CLA in the UK are stilllimited. Permission can be obtained for theuse of so-called autogenous vaccines, whichare prepared to-order and can be relativelyexpensive. In addition, it is unclear how

effective autogenous vaccines really are.Most producers who have thought seriouslyabout vaccination will have heard mentionof Glanvac™. This vaccine is not licensed foruse in the European Union, and in the pasthas been the focus of controversy within theindustry as a result of it having been usedillegally. Currently however, permission foremergency use of Glanvac™ within a singleholding may be sought from the VeterinaryMedicines Directorate. Experimentalevidence suggests that Glanvac™ does notcompletely protect against infection withthe CLA-causing organism. However, veryfew vaccines are completely protective, andwhen used as directed by the manufacturer(Pfizer Animal Health), the incidence ofdisease in affected flocks should decline overtime. The effectiveness of the vaccine canbe further enhanced by the disposal ofobviously infected animals.

Another approach to disease control isthrough the use of blood-testing to identifyanimals with CLA. A CLA blood test, whichis available from the British company, MVDiagnostics, detects specific antibodies inthe blood of animals with CLA. Numerousproducers have had good results using suchan approach, although a down-side is the

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requirement to have the blood-testingconducted through an appropriatelyequipped veterinary laboratory.Unfortunately, due to the nature of CLA,blood testing may sometimes fail due tofluctuations in the level of antibodies in theblood during periods of disease dormancy.Consequently, blood-testing should beconducted on groups of animals andpreferably on several occasions at leastseveral weeks apart.

The ideal approach to controlling the spreadof CLA would first be to use a diagnostic testto identify infected animals (which wouldbe removed), concurrently with the use ofan effective vaccine. Unfortunately, thisapproach is not possible with Glanvac™, sincethe vaccine causes a false-positive result in

the blood test. In order to address thisproblem, researchers at the MoredunResearch Institute are in the final stages ofdeveloping a new so-called DIVA or markervaccine against CLA, which allows thedifferentiation between infected andvaccinated animals. The development of thisvaccine, which has now been shown to beeffective at protecting sheep againstinfection with the CLA-causing organism,has been made possible through funding byScottish Enterprise. It is anticipated that thevaccine will shortly be submitted forregulatory appraisal, which is a necessarystep to bringing the vaccine into the handsof those who need it most.

The Society appreciates the photographs kindly provided by G. Baird.

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J. Straker, Chadwick & Sons

Market Street Chambers, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5SDTelephone: 01873 852624 Email: [email protected]

2012 SALESFri/Sat 20th & 21st July National Show & Sale, Shrewsbury (with Halls)

Monday 6th August NSA Early Ram Sale – Builth Wells

Monday 24th Sept NSA Main Ram Sale, Builth Wells to include - Western AreaBranch Show & Sale,

Thurs 15th November 33rd Annual Collective Show & Sale of in-lamb ewes & ewelambs - Abergavenny Market

**** (2011 top price 1,200gns and a 95% clearance rate) ****

Please contact: Lyndon Trumper for further information on the above sales and any other mat-ters relating to the valuation/marketing of Suffolk Sheep.

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Suffolk Ram on Adam’s FarmTo mark our 125th anniversary the SuffolkSheep Society has worked with well knownTV celebrity, Adam Henson, to recreate theoriginal Suffolk cross. Adam kindly crossedsome of his Norfolk Horn ewes with aSouthdown ram. These lambs which are thefoundation genetics of the Suffolk breedmade an impression as they were the fastestgrowing lambs on Adam’s farm.

Adam and Shepherd, Mike Caunter, haveretained two of these original crosses asstock rams. The performance of theirprogeny will be compared with high indexcontinental breeds already on farm. To addto this project the Society suggested a highindex Suffolk ram should be thrown into themix. Adam kindly agreed and sourced theram from the Bentley Flock, belonging to theHarding family. As Matt Baker is so nimbleon his toes the Society registered the ram,Bentley Baker.

The Chief Executive said, “I have no doubtthat Suffolk cross lambs will demonstratehigh growth rates. Numerous independentscientific trials have consistently shownSuffolk lambs to be the fastest growing”. The

market for Suffolk cross ewes is strong inAdam’s area and usually top the market. Thishas not gone unnoticed by Mike and Adamwho are keen to develop the commercial ewemarket. Mike said, “Getting stock off thefarm quickly without expensive concentrateswill increase farm profit and assist inmaintaining higher stocking rates”.

Unbeknown to many breeders Adam’s farmis under a three generation tenancy and Joe,Adam’s father used to use mostly Suffolkrams on the farm. He is delighted to seethem back. There is an Irish saying, “That theolder generation knows best” and as I getolder I have found this to be true. I lookforward to seeing Suffolk lambs on Adam’sfarm in 2012.

On behalf of the Suffolk Sheep Society weapplaud the great work being undertaken bythe BBC, Adam and his team. Manyconsumers have lost the knowledge ofprimary production and programmes likeCountryfile portray the wide range ofproblems farmers face in producing food. Itis great to see difficult subjects being coveredin a balanced and informative way.

Bentley Baker the Suffolk Ram on Adam's Farm with Romney cross ewes

Mike Caunter (Shepherd) and Adam Henson


The Suffolk Sheep Society deeply regrets theloss of the following with links to the Society.We express our sincere sympathy andcondolences to the wider family circle.

January 2011E M Mostyn - Gortheur (70C)

February 2011John Stuart - Davishill (244)

March 2011Mabel Leech – Urrin (F82)John Wilson – Glenisla (J53)

April 2011Joanna Francis – Stapleford (NAB)

May 2011W McGowan MBE– Fingask (L67)

August 2011Jack Bulmer – Malton (531)

September 2011John Joe Mitchell – Knockavilla (44L)

October 2011Alexander Linden – Banagher (H83)

November 2011Mr W Eccles – Sudells (DLK)Mr Duncan - Pennan (JYB)

January 2012Mr B Dyer - Crossways (AXP)

Mabel LeechUrrin Lodge,Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford

Mabel left school towork with her ownfather on the familyfarm in Ballycanew. She married Sam Leechin June 1943. Early in her marriage to SamLeech, they became involved with the SuffolkSheep Society and Co. Wexford SheepBreeders. Her interest and involvement withthe Suffolk Sheep Society proved to be agreat source of strength and solace whenSam sadly died in 1970. Mabel became Hon.Secretary of the Co. Wexford Sheep Breedersin 1970 and continued until around 2000.She also held the position of Treasurer of TheSouth of Ireland Branch from the early1970’s.

The farm had two Suffolk Flocks, cross-bredsheep, a pedigree Limousin herd, cross-bredcattle, tillage, sugar beet, wheat, oats, barleyand for a while strawberries. From the 1950’sMabel reared chickens, ducks & turkeyswhich were processed “Oven Ready” for salein shops in Enniscorthy and Gorey.

Mabel was the first Lady President (1983-1984) of the Suffolk Sheep Society and wasa Council member for many years.

In 1991, during the centenary of the Co.Wexford Sheep Breeders, Mabel suggestedthat they should do something worthwhilefor the Wexford Community; sheorchestrated the raising of funds for theCoronary Care Unit at Wexford General

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Hospital. She got all farmers to give a lambor the value of a lamb to the cause. £50,000was raised on the night, and eventuallyalmost reaching her target of £100,000. Thiswas the first private fundraising event forthe hospital. Over the years she continuedfund-raising initiatives for the Friends ofWexford Hospital and became a HospitalPatron.

Jack Bulmer1925 – 2011Malton Flock

The sheep world wassaddened at the deathof the Suffolk sheepbreeds greatest ambassador. Jack and his Malton Flock weresynonymous amongst the breed for decades,within the show ring, sales rings andespecially Smithfield.

A true Yorkshireman, his early years spenton the family’s Coultas Farm, Great Habtonnear Malton. Ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs,greyhounds, work horses, ploughman (withFerguson tractor), Amotherby Young FarmersClub, these were all things he excelled withbefore taking over the running of his Father,Alec’s flock of Old English Leicesters due tothe premature death of his elder brotherRobin.

Following a lot of persuasion of his father aSuffolk sheep flock was introduced, the restis history.

A master stockman and showman he wasalways happy to pass on his knowledge tothose keen to learn. Many an impromptu

trimming demonstration took place as healways had shears and a cigar in his hand.Extremely competitive many a judgesuccumbed to his tricks and superiorknowledge of the show ring. Outside the ringhis hospitality was well known, this mainlytook place in the Bulmer wagon alias ‘JacksCafé’, here many received first classentertainment. Fed and watered with thebest of whisky, great home baking andexquisite fruit cake and cheese. Most of theformer made by his wonderful wife May whohe married in 1954.

There were plenty of stories to be told alongwith a game of dominoes, the stories Jacktold were factual as they never changed overthe years, and his memory was incredible.Most recounted the amazing achievementsat the Royal Shows, Great Yorkshire andSmithfield.

In 1971 he purchased Barrons GoldenWonder for 800gns in Edinburgh which wenton to be sire of the year and placed theMalton flock to the forefront of the breed.The flock’s policy of breeding for flesh,conformation and quality proved extremelysuccessful. As the Malton flocksachievements at Smithfield Show withMalton sired lambs came to the fore, in bothshort wooled and butchers Champions onnumerous occasions, thus keeping Suffolksin the limelight. He also won the mountainand long wooled Championships with otherbreeds.

A former Society council member and breedpresident in 1988, promotion of the breedtook him abroad to Warsaw in Poland. Overthe years many Malton sheep went toHolland and Belgium.

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Jack was a real character, full of infectiousenthusiasm and knowledge, a completeambassador of the breed.

Andrew Walton

Dr JoannaFrancis (Romans) 1965 – 2011Stapleford Flock

The Suffolk breed haslost a real enthusiastwhose passion, was thebreed and promotion of it. She left no stoneunturned in her desire to understand Suffolksheep and their breeders.

Born in West Sussex to parents Brian andMyrna and sister Katy. An academic sheshone at school, at the age of 15 when askedto describe herself in 3 words she wrote,arrogant, ambitious and creative. She gaineda First Class Honours degree and botany prizeat Imperial College London. Followinguniversity she worked with accountancy firmCoopers and Lybrand for one year and thenran a flower shop in Hampstead for a while,before returning to Imperial College to do a3 year PhD in Woodland Ecology. Herknowledge and skills in this field took her allover the country. Her latter days spent asecologist to the impressive Wyke Farm,Dorset.

In 2001 the Ladykirk flock of 60 ewes wasacquired to run on Stapleford Farm in Devon.This was the start of a short but in depthlove of Suffolk sheep. Further additions ofselect ewes were made, the Strathisla ewesgiving great pleasure. Strathisla Xtacy, the

stock ram she purchased and shared withSuffolk sheep breeding friend Ross Lawrencegave her proudest moment winning DevonCounty Show.

Joanna fought her illness so bravely nevercomplaining, always showing greatcompassion for those around her. (The Yearbook was something she very much lookedforward to receiving.)

Andrew Walton

Unbeknown to many members, Joanna wassomeone who assisted the Society officebehind the scenes. She was a constant helpand her perfect Oxford English came inuseful to translate from Ulster Scots. Inparticular she helped edit our 2011 Yearbook.I always enjoyed her comments and truthbe told fell foul of the occasional criticism!I regarded Joanna as a perfect lady and afriend. Little did I know that in 2012 I wouldbe writing this article on Joanna.

Lewis McClinton

Mary Delaney Woodview,Knockeenbawn,Kilmanagh, Co.Kilkenny.

Mary came from afarming background,born to parents Richard& May Murphy Kileen, Kilmanagh, the eldestchild of four. Mary married her husbandEamon Delaney in 1972 and had fivechildren; three daughters and two sons.

Eamon & Mary both came from farmingbackgrounds and knew that this was the life

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they wished for their own family. Anyonethat knew Mary would know that she woulddo the work of ten men, as she would say“behind every great man is an even betterwoman”.

Mary joined the Suffolk Sheep Society in1986, her dedication to the society and thesuccess of the events she help organize wasa strength to the person she was. Maryalways gave encouragement and help to allfellow sheep breeders. Mary was secretaryof the Kilkenny Club for many years andworked hard over the years trying topromote and improve the overall success ofeach sale.

Mary will be sadly missed by all.

Wilf Eccles

It was with much sadness that we learnt ofthe death of Wilf Eccles on Friday 25thNovember 2011. Wilf passed away peacefullyafter a short illness, just a few hours afterthe dispersal sale of his Sudell Flock had beencompleted. Many Club members werepresent at his funeral to say farewell to Wilf,who was a past Chairman, committeemember and a stalwart and enthusiasticmember of the North West Club. He will bemuch missed and all our sympathies go tohis wife, Mary, and his family.

John JoeMitchell

John Joe was a truegentleman whosteadfastly showedhospitality to anyone.Whenever you metJohn Joe at a Suffolk event the hand offriendship was always shown, quicklyfollowed by a cup of tea. I certainly will misshim as he never missed an event.

John Joe grew up on the family farm beforeattending Athenry Agricultural College. Hejoined the Department of Agriculture wherehe served for 44 years as an AgriculturalOfficer. He became a registered Suffolkbreeder in 1975 having purchased ewes fromJack Harrington and John Kenny. Withincreasing experience John Joe wasappointed Public Relations Officer andSecretary for the West of Ireland Suffolk Clubwhich he held from 1982.

John Joe was elected to the South of IrelandBranch in 2004 were he was a currentmember. Most of us will know his wife,Anne, who is the current South of IrelandBranch secretary. John Joe was someonewho got involved in the local community. Itwas no surprise when his lifetime service tothe Suffolk breed was recognized when hewas awarded the Hall of Fame winner in2011.

I express my deepest sympathies to Anne,Seamus, Carmel and the wider family circle.

Lewis McClinton

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Royal Ulster Show Judge: Mr D Inman (Lindum)Salters Hill Farm, Thorpe, Satchville,Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Aged Ram1 S. & W. Tait DDX:K402 M. J. W. Priestley M31:K123 R. C. & J. C. Watson 401:L41

Shearling Ram1 S. & W. Tait AOR:N172 M. J. W. Priestley A12:N963 I. Donald DBB:N38

Aged Ewe1 M. J. W. Priestley FZJ:J1462 G. C. Beacom JFF:L413 A. J. & N. A. J. Robinson 73A:H13

Shearling Ewe1 G. C. Beacom JFF:N442 A. J. & N. A. J. Robinson 73A:N393 A. R. Gault AOR:N19

Ram lamb1 L. & D. Aiken PAO:11:0022 M. J. W. Priestley KPC:11:0203 S. & W. Tait T86:11:070

Ewe Lamb1 G. C. Beacom JFF:11:0022 S. & W. Tait T86:11:0513 M. J. W. Priestley KPC:11:003

Female Champion.G C Beacom JFF:N44Reserve Female ChampionM. J. W. Priestley FZJ:J146

Male ChampionL. & D. Aiken PAO:11:002Reserve Male ChampionS. & W. Tait AOR:N17

Supreme ChampionG C Beacom JFF:N44Reserve ChampionL & D Aiken PAO:11:002

Royal Ulster Show11th - 13th May 2011

Supreme Champion Pedigree

JFF:N44

Garryhinch Empire (94148)

DDY:F54 by Fordafourie Elite(83996)

JFF:J112 by Cairness Creation II(90699)

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1st Prize Shearling Ewe, Female Champion & Supreme Champion from G Beacom

1st Prize Ram lamb, Male Champion & Reserve Champion from L & D Aiken

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1st Prize Aged Ram from S & W Tait 1st Prize Shearling Ram from S & W Tait

1st Prize Aged Ewe & Reserve Female Champion from M Priestley

Winning Interbreed Group

1st Prize Ewe Lamb from G Beacom

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S & W Tait Winning Pair of lambs

Stock judging winners with C Calderwood, United Feeds

Winning Group of Three from G Beacom


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Judge: Mr R M Greig, (Tillydesk)South Tillydesk, Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Aged Ram1 A. Meredith 72H:L912 M. Davies & Son FAJ:L523 M. Legge LJO:J30

Shearling Ram1 A. Meredith 72H:N1232 M. Gatehouse 84N:N63 M. Legge NKH:N8

Aged Ewe1 M. Legge DBO:H6

Shearling Ewe1 V. E. & B. M. Samuel & Son Y18:N172 M. Legge 239:N293 A. Meredith CSY:N12

Ram Lamb1 C. J. Holmes DND:11:0032 M. Davies & Son NLH:11:0343 V. E. & B. M. Samuel Y18:11:003

Ewe Lamb1 C. J. Holmes DND:11:0302 C. J. Holmes DND:11:0223 A. E. Weaver & Son P50:11:016

Female ChampionV. E. & B. M. Samuel & Son Y18 :N17

Reserve Female ChampionC. J. Holmes DND:11:030

Male ChampionC. J. Holmes DND:11:003

Reserve Male ChampionA. Meredith 72H:L91

Supreme ChampionC. J. Holmes DND:11:003

Reserve ChampionV. E. & B. M. Samuel & Son Y18:N17

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DND:11:003

Rhaeadr Obession (93272)

P98:C17 by Birness Aqua(84829)

LOD:J48 by Plasllewelyn Pittsburgh(91786)

1st Prize Ram Lamb, Male Champion & Supreme Champion from C Holmes

1st Prize Shearling Ewe, Female Champion & Reserve Champion from V & B Samuel & Son

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Supreme Champion with the Duke of Gloucester

Reserve Terminal Sire Progeny Group from M Davies & Sons

Judge Ron Greig presenting an award to V Samuel

Line up of Ram Lamb Class Michael and Peter Walton enjoying the Show

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1st Prize Ewe Lamb & Reserve Female Champion from C Holmes

Judge: Mr K Mair, (Deveronside)Kinnermit, Turriff, Aberdeenshire

Aged Ram1 R. Lawrence FNV:J682 S. & G. Sutherland JTO:K153 T. Darling DHD:L70

Shearling Ram1 R. Lawrence 33H:N642 R. K. Denby LXX:N243 R. F. Redpath LHD:N27

Aged Ewe1 A. Bothwell FNV:L412 G. & J. Soulsby FAJ:L343 H. Erskine CFJ:L42

Shearling Ewe1 I. R & J. J. Barbour JOD:N302 R. H. Wilson FNV:N243 County Turf Ltd. LOZ:N3

Ram lamb1 R. H. Wilson FNV:11:0042 T. Darling LBC:11:0013 County Turf Ltd. LOZ:11:001

Ewe Lamb1 County Turf Ltd. LOZ:11:0172 R. H. Wilson FNV:11:0593 County Turf Ltd. LOZ:11:014

Female ChampionCounty Turf Ltd. LOZ:11:017Reserve Female ChampionI. R & J. J. Barbour JOD:N30

Male ChampionR. H. Wilson FNV:11:004Reserve Male ChampionT. Darling LBC:11:001

Supreme ChampionCounty Turf Ltd. LOZ:11:017Reserve ChampionR. H. Wilson FNV:11:004

Royal Highland Show23rd - 26th June 2011


LOZ:11:017

Cairness Just Lucky (94208)

33H:F40 by Stockton Savannah(90168)

LOZ:K16 by Thurston Chieftain(91775)

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1st Prize Ewe Lamb, Female Champion & Supreme Champion from S Fraser

1st Prize Ram Lamb, Male Champion & Reserve Champion from R Wilson

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2nd Prize Ram Lamb & Reserve Male Champion from T Darling

1st Prize Shearling Ram from R Lawrence 1st Prize Shearling Ewe & Reserve Female Championfrom I & J Barbour

1st Prize Pair Suffolk Butchers Lambs - J Young Interbreed Champion Pair from S Fraser and R Wilson

Judge Kenny Mair assessing the Suffolk line

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Judge: Mr P GreaneyAvondale, Curraghtown, Drumree, Co. Meath

Shearling Ram and Upwards1 J. P. Screene & Sons 33H:N522 R.G. Moore R15:N303 J. & P. O’Dea NYT:L20

Aged Ewe and Upwards1 Miss S. O’Keeffe BYD:L302 P. O’Keeffe 33H:K183 J. A. Browne CFJ:L82

Shearling Ewe1 Miss S. O’Keeffe BYD:N302 G. Killilea HOL:N203 A. O’Keeffe R15:N41

Novice Ram Lamb1 M. Brennan BWH:11:0062 M. Clarke LWW:11:0033 R. Skerritt JRH:11:006

Open Ram Lamb1 J. A. Browne PHB:11:0042 Miss S. O’Keeffe BYD:11:0383 A. O’Keeffe R15:11:009

Novice Ewe Lamb1 D. Killilea PLE:11:0022 M. Clarke LWW:11:0013 A. James PKY:11:009

Untrimmed Ewe Lamb1 G. Killilea HOL:11:0102 J. A. Browne PBH:11:0013 A. O’Keeffe R15:11:061

Trimmed Ewe Lamb1 G. Killilea HOL:11:0202 C. Lynch N43:11:0353 A. O’Keeffe R15:11:003

Female ChampionS O’Keeffe BYD:N30Reserve Female ChampionG. Killilea HOL:11:020

Male ChampionJ. A. Browne PBH:11:004Reserve Male ChampionS. O’Keeffe BYD:11:038

Supreme ChampionJ. A. Browne PBH:11:004Reserve ChampionS. O’Keeffe BYD:11:038

Suffolk Championships, Kilkenny5th June 2011


PHB:11:004

Cairness Just the Best (92622)

CFJ:H91 by Kings Theatre (90375)

CFJ:L82 by Strathisla DylanThomas (92528)

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1st Prize Ram Lamb, Male Champion & Supreme Champion from J Browne

2nd Prize Ram Lamb, Reserve Male Champion & Reserve Champion from Miss S O'Keeffe

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1st Prize Novice Ram Lamb from M Brennan 1st Prize Novice Ewe Lamb from D Killilea

1st Prize Shearling Ram from J Screene 1st Prize Trimmed Ewe Lamb, Reserve Female Champion from G Killilea

1st Prize Untrimmed Ewe Lamb from G Killilea

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1st Prize Aged Ewe from Miss S O'Keeffe

Winning Group of Three from J Browne


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Judge P Greaney assessing the gigot

1st Prize Shearling Ewe, Female Champion from Miss S O'Keeffe

P Greaney assessing the line up

Judge: Mr R W Percival (Ghyllbank)Fairways, 128 Scotby Road, Scotby,Carlisle, Cumbria

Shearling Ram1 Lilburn Estates

Farming Partnership G34:N1102 S. J. Buckley NLH:N343 A. E. & F. S. Glaves FNV:N183

Aged Ewe1 G. L. Riby FZL:J52 D. Aconley NFR:K43 A. R. Bulmer 13L:H50

Shearling Ewe1 Lilburn Estates

Farming Partnership G34:N1292 A. E. & F. S. Glaves M17:N253 J. J. Tooze DYX:N7

Ram Lamb - Trimmed 1 S. J. Buckley 45Z:11:0202 P. Lupton KXL:11:0053 K. Brannen NZD:11:001

Ram Lamb - Untrimmed 1 S. J. Buckley 45Z:11:0122 A. E. & F. S. Glaves M17:11:0193 A. E. & F. S. Glaves M17:11:033

Ewe Lamb1 J. J. Tooze DYX:11:0082 S. J. Buckley 45Z:11:0763 Lilburn Estates

Farming Partnership G34:11:083

Female ChampionLilburn Estates Farming Partnership G34:N129Reserve Female ChampionJ. J. Tooze DYX:11:008

Male ChampionLilburn Estates Farming Partnership G34:N110Reserve Male Champion S. J. Buckley 45Z:11:020

Supreme ChampionLilburn Estates Farming Partnership G34:N110Reserve ChampionLilburn Estates Farming Partnership G34:N129

Great Yorkshire Show12th - 14th July 2011


G34:N110

Muirton Kick-Off (93821)

G34:D2 by Hallhill Alliance (87352)

G34:J27 by Thurston Haka (92442)

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1st Prize Shearling Ram, Male Champion & Supreme Champion from Lilburn Estates

1st Prize Shearling Ewe, Female Champion & Reserve Champion from Lilburn Estates

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1st Prize Trimmed Ram Lamb from S Buckley 1st Prize Untrimmed Ram Lamb, Reserve MaleChampion from S Buckley

1st Prize Ewe Lamb & Reserve Female Championfrom J Tooze

Judge Robert Percival making his decision

SHROPSHIRE & MONTGOMERY AREA SUFFOLK CLUB

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Secretary, Helen Davies 01938 590535

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Daniel A Evans Lyndan NXV 01743 850845

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G Hardman Masbury G66 01743 850965

M & K Howard Cosward PCT 01948 840912

Mrs C Hughes Wistan KLB 01588 673389

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Mr & Mrs J Pryce Horton 138A 01691 828632

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Mr & Mrs G A J Wood Whitchurch KSV 01948 666009

Judge: Mr G. Biddulph, (Pexhill)Dalehouse Farm, Gawsworth, NrMacclesfield, Cheshire

Ram Shearling or over1 D. J. Harvey A12:N1222 R. B. & G. M. Morgan 1W:N213 D. P. Roberts 33H:N6

Shearling Ewe1 V. E. & B. M.

Samuel & Son Y18:N172 D. P. Roberts J99:N273 A. Meredith CSY:N12

Ram lamb– Trimmed1 D. P. Roberts NNX:11:0082 D. J. Harvey FFA:11:0023 V. E. & B. M.

Samuel & Son Y18:11:046

Ram lamb – Untrimmed1 D. J. Harvey FFA:11:0042 T. J. Griffiths BAX:11:0063 V. E. & B. M.

Samuel & Son Y18:11:043

Ewe lamb1 D. P. Roberts J99:11:0212 V. E. & B. M.

Samuel & Son Y18:11:007 3 R. B. & G. M. Morgan K52:11:018

Female ChampionV. E. & B. M. Samuel & Son Y18:N17Reserve Female ChampionD. P. Roberts J99:11:021

Male ChampionD. J. Harvey A12:N122Reserve Male ChampionD. P. Roberts NNX:11:008

Supreme Champion D. J. Harvey A12:N122Reserve Champion V. E. & B. M.Samuel & Son Y18:N17

Royal Welsh18th - 21st July 2011


A12:N122

Baileys Brigadier The Second (94596)

DDY:Z87by Glenho Glayva(85807)

DDY:F72 by Boreland Buddah(89548)

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1st Prize Shearling Ram, Male Champion & Supreme Champion from D Harvey

1st Prize Shearling Ewe, Female Champion & Reserve Champion from V & B Samuel & Son


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1st Prize Ewe Lamb & Reserve Female Champion fromD Roberts

1st Prize Trimmed Ram Lamb & Reserve MaleChampion from D Roberts

Winning Group of Three 1st Prize Native Bred Carcass, Suffolk x from K& L Price & Parry

Judge Geoff Biddulp casts his eye over the class

2011 National Flock Competition ResultsJudge: RK Denby (Carnforth)

Bristol Gold CupOverall Winner: RH Wilson (Strathisla) Overall Reserve: P Machray (Middlemuir)

John Long Cup (Up to 30 ewes)Winner: P Machray (Middlemuir) Reserve: E Needham (Norman)

Certificate of Merit: S Duncan (Pennan) and Darren Jones (Thurston)

WE Lloyd Cup (31-60 ewes) Winner: RH Wilson (Strathisla) Reserve: SP Davies (Beaufort)

Certificate of Merit: P Donnelly (Donrho) and S&S Gahan (Barrowlands)

Keeble Cup (61-100 ewes)Winner: D&J Inman (Lindum) Reserve: RF Holmes (Willmar)

Certificate of Merit: RJL Park (Drinkstone)

Brooks Cup (>100 ewes) Winner: GL Riby (Stonehills) Reserve: MM Stewart (Sandyknowe)

Bonnington Salver (Best Flock of Ewes)Winner: RH Wilson (Strathisla) Reserve: P Machray (Middlemuir)

Certificate of Merit: E Needham (Norman)

The Sainsbury Cup (Best Ewe Lambs)Winner: RH Wilson (Strathisla) Reserve: P Machray (Middlemuir)

Certificate of Merit: P Donnelly (Donrho), D&J Inman (Lindum) and E Needham (Norman)

The Howard Peel Cup (Best Stud Rams)Winner RH Wilson (Strathisla) Reserve: P Machray (Middlemuir)

Certificate of Merit: P Donnelly (Donrho)

Progeny GroupWinner: D&J Inman (Lindum) - Solwaybank Ranger (87828)

Reserve: SP Davies (Beaufort) - Strathisla Massa (92504)Certificate of Merit: GL Riby (Stonehills) - Conveth No Going Back (91325)

National Flock Competition


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Wilson Family with the Bristol Gold Cup, WE Lloyd Cup, Bonnington Salver, The Sainsbury Cup & The HowardPeel Cup

Machray Family Reserve winners of the Bristol Gold Cup & Winner of the John Long Cup

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D&J Inman Winners of the Keeble Cup and Progeny Group, sired by Solwaybank Ranger

Mr & Mrs G Riby Winners of the Brooks Cup

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Strathisla ewe lambs

Strathisla stock ewes

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Smithfield Festival2nd & 3rd December 2011

Suffolk wins CarcassChampionship at the East ofEngland Smithfield Festival

Messrs M J R & J A Pinny won the CarcassChampion at the East of England SmithfieldFestival. Mr S Powdrill (EBLEX) who judgedthe event awarded the Champion rosette toa home bred Suffolk lamb. The lamb wassired by Strathisla Johnnie and out of aSuffolk X Texel ewe lamb. It was born in midMay and weighed 43kg liveweight killing outat 22kg deadweight and grading E2. Thelamb was sold for a top price of £600 toRobert Knight on behalf of Seven WellsButchers.

Success for the Suffolk breed was not limitedto the carcass section. John Hall judged thelive animals and once again Suffolks wereto the fore. Malcolm Stewart was awardedReserve Championship in the Native BreedsSection with a Pair of Lambs from hisSandyknowe flock.

The Society would like to congratulate thesemembers on the success at the East ofEngland Smithfield festival. The Alloaks andSandyknowe flock clearly demonstrate thecarcass achievements that can be attainedin the Suffolk breed when selection is placedon this trait. If you produce Suffolk geneticswith fat stock winning carcass shape andadd this to the superior Suffolk growth ratewe can compete against any other sheepbreed.

Julie Pinny with the Champion Lamb Carcass

Malcolm Stewart took the Reserve Championship inthe Native Breeds Section with this Pair of Lambs

from his Sandyknowe flock in Scotland

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Roscrea Champion Pen of Three 2011

Sires used in 2011Cairness CreanBaileys BacchusCairness KanineRhaeadr RossiCairness LiamCairness AchievementWhitestone WarriorFourdafourie FerrariWhitestone Footprint

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Suffolk Sheep breeders gathered atShrewsbury Livestock Market fromthroughout the UK, Ireland and mainlandEurope. There was strong demand for ramswith long broad loins and deep gigots whichlead to a sale topper of 23,000gns fordebatably the best carcase ram at the sale.There was an 83 per cent clearance and 71bids in excess of 1,000gns underlined thestrength of demand for the breed at present,confirmed in an average of £1,240 for 170lambs sold.

The sale topper was from the Rookery Flockof Worcestershire flock master C Holmeswhose much fancied lamb by the 11,000gnsRhaeadr Obsession had stood Breed &

Reserve Interbreed Champion at the ThreeCounties Show. He was purchased by KHourston, Orkney & R Wilson, Aberdeenshire,with other lambs at 2,200gns selling to PMcFadzean, Dumfries & 1,500gns to AMcNeilly and R McMullan, Northern Ireland.C Holmes left with an overall average of£4,575 for 7 sold.

The Show Champion under Judge Mr RonGreig was a Bailey’s Bacchus sired lamb fromJ G Douglas, Cairness which sold at 2,000gnsto D T Jones, Pwhelli.

G Beacom, Co. Fermanagh brought his firstpen to the National Sale and was rewardedwith a 9,000gns bid from A Bothwell, Ayr,

NationalJudge: R. Greig

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Lot 33 from C Holmes. Sold for the Highest Price of 23,000gns to R Wilson & K Hourston

for his Shannagh Shergar son out of aStrathisla Shadrach sired ewe. With othersselling at 1,400gns & 1,200gns, G Beacomcollected an average of £2,788 for 5 sold.

North Wales flock master Myfyr Evans wasagain on top form and an outstanding penproduced the 1st prize Group of Three andalso the Reserve Overall Champion whichwent on to sell at 7,000gns to L & M Liggett,Drumquin, Co Tyrone. This one was a son ofthe 8,000gns Bailey’s BMW, out of a ewe byCairness First Flight. The first Rhaeadr lambin the ring, and 2nd Open prize winner, byBailey’s Brigadier II sold at 4,500gns to M &A Power, Co Limerick. Myfyr sold 9 toaverage £2,292.50.

The Whitestone Flock of W G Troup,Aberdeenshire sold a son of Cairness Liam at7,000gns to A Patton, Newtownards, Co.Down.

Early in the sale Stuart Davies of Bucknell,Shropshire, sold his Beaufort ram lambs toa top of 3,000gns for a son of GlenheadGolden Phoenix. The lamb had collected the1st prize in the Best Gigot Class and sold toT Hodges, Aylesbury, Bucks. Stuart soldanother 4 lambs in excess of 1,000gns toaverage £1,558 for 6 sold.

Mike Davies & Sons, Brecon, Powys had agreat day selling their Safaddan lambs to atop of 2,400gns for one by PlasllewelynPirate which sold to M & A Power, CoLimerick. They sold 3 others in excess of1,000gns to average £1,222 for 7 sold.

G L Stuart, Birness, Aberdeenshire also soldto a top of 2,400gns for a lamb by RhaeadrFlash Harry and taken by Mike Attwell,Seafield Pedigrees, Worcs, with others at2,000gns & 1,500gns, the Birness Flockaveraged £1,669 for 5 sold.


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1st Prize Single Ram Lamb & Supreme Champion from J Douglas. Sold for 2,000gns

1st Prize Best Gigot Ram Lamb from S Davies.Sold for 3,000gns

Reserve Champion from M Evans Sold for 7,000gns to L & M Liggett

Lot 114 from G Troup. Sold for 7,000gns to A Patton


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S & W Tait, Co Tyrone also made their firstvisit to the National with lambs from theiroutstanding Burnview Flock. Top seller againat 2,400gns was the 1st prize recorded lambby Forkins Ferrari II and taken by M J Harvey,Tamworth, Staffs. 2 others over 1,000gnshelped produce an average of £1,371.

C A Proctor & Co, Turriff, Aberdeenshire solda Cairness Achievement son from theirConveth Flock at 2,300gns to A & J Jones,Llanfairfechan, Anglesey.

J J Tooze, Carnwath, Lanarkshire sold to atop of 2,200gns for a strong lamb by DavishillDecision and taken by A E Weaver & Son,Perrinpit.

G Owen, Anglesey sold one from his MorrisFlock at 2,100gns to H J Mildon, N Devon.

Topping the Shearling Ram section was the1st prize entry from T C & C A Harding,Bentley, which sold at 1,600gns to RMcMullan, Co Armagh.

Lot 56 from G Beacom. Sold for 9,000gns to A Bothwell


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1st Prize Signet Recorded Ram Lamb from S & W Tait.Sold for 2,400gns

Winning Group of Three from M Evans. Sold for 1,700, 1,250 & 1,220gns

1st Prize Shearling Ram from T C & C A Harding. Sold for 1,600gns to W & R McMullan

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The breed record price obtained for a Suffolksheep was well and truly broken at theNorthern Area Branch sale held at StirlingAgricultural Centre with a 90,000gn bid. Theprevious record has stood since 1998 whenStockton Almighty was sold for 75,000gns.The record breaker came late in the sale fromDan Tynan, Ardlea, Co Laois and shown byshepherd Pat Greaney. This was the icing onthe cake as there was a clearance rate ofalmost 87 per cent and 82 rams obtained fourfigure prices.

Auctioneers David Leggat and George Purvestook control of proceedings and pulled outall the stops to accommodate vendors.George was in the helm when Myfyr Evans

and James Douglas went head to head topurchase the lamb sired by Cairness Liam outof a Cairness Goldust dam. However, whenthe hammer came down it was Myfyr Evanswho won the contest. The sale average was£2,225.43 for 160 ram lambs sold comparedwith 156 sold in 2010 for an average of£2,136.

Moving to a market location certainly paiddividends. Commercial sheep farmersattending the weekly fat lamb sale could seethe merits of the Suffolk rams being judged,on Thursday. Many of these farmers were soimpressed that they came back on Friday topurchase.

Northern Area Branch - StirlingJudge: C. Holmes

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Breed Record Holder Ardlea Arbennig sold by D Tynan to M Evans for 90,000gns.


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Earlier Myfyr Evans had sold his top ram lambfor 14,000gns to Claude Vanwijnsberghe,Belgium. After buying the top ram lamb, ason of Baileys BMW, Claude described it asbeing “very correct and with plenty ofcarcase” he also said there was a lot ofinterest in Suffolk sheep on the Continentand he has exported progeny to both Franceand Germany. In total Myfyr sold his pen of10 ram lambs at an average of £5,502 to gross£55,000.

Myfyr admitted that it had been one of hisbest days selling pedigree stock. The emphasishe has always had to breed lambs with acarcase has paid off with two further bids at8,000gns. The first, bred by Baileys Brigadierthe Second, went to George Stuart, Miltonof Birness, Ellon with the other deal at thatlevel, another son of Baileys BMW, also goingto Aberdeenshire to the Deveronside flockbelonging to the Mair family at Turriff. Myfyralso sold at 5,500gns with Viv Samuel, Upper

Moulton, Herefordshire, snapping up this sonof Baileys Brigadier.

The first five figure trade came early in thesale with Alistair Gault, Forkins Flock, CoAntrim, taking 13,000gns for a son ofCairness Kanine. This was sold in a three waysplit between Robbie Wilson, NorthDorlaithers, Turriff, Pat Machray, Inverurieand Lilburn Estates, Wooler, Northumberland.This helped the Forkins entry to average£4,593 for four sold.

Prior to the sale, there was a lot of interestaround the Whitestone pen from GordonTroup, Shaggart farm, Sauchen and it was nosurprise when the bidding for his top lamb,a son of Cairness Liam went for 10,000gnsto joint buyers, James Douglas and Charlieand Kevin Proctor, Conveth, Turriff.

The Black family from Newton of Collesie,Ladybank invested 7,000gns in buying the

1st Prize Ram Lamb and Overall Champion from D Tynan. Sold for 7,000gns to R Black

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show Champion from Dan Tynan, who hadearlier sold the breed record breaker. TheBlack’s Champion is by Pexhill Real Lucky.

In an all Irish deal, the Tait family fromBurnview sold their top lamb, by one of theirown tups, Burnview Performer for 7,000gnsto veteran breeder, Herbert Stanley, whopurchased over the telephone.

The Deveronside entry from Barclay and LucyMair, Kinnermit, Turriff usually brings a lot ofinterest and this year was no exception withtheir top lamb, a son of Pexhill Real Lucky,being bid to 6,000gns by Lilburn Estate,Wooler where the Suffolk flock is managedby Mickey Walton.

The Reserve Champion from George Stuart,Milton of Birness, Ellon was bid to 5,000gnsbefore being knocked down to Ian andKatherine Hepburn, Northhouse, Hawick.Their purchase, a son of Rhaeadr Flash Harrywill be used on their pedigree Suffolk flockwhich was established after they lost theirlivestock in the 2001 foot and mouthoutbreak.

Also at 5,000gns, Robert Neill, Broadleys,Dunning, bought the top lamb, a son ofCairness Nobel from David Gilmour,Broomknowes, Maybole. In the pre sale show,this lamb had taken the Elite Commercialaward.

The top Signet recorded lamb from JimFleming, Halhill, Carluke was sold at 3,200gnswith Sandy Fraser, buying this son ofBurnview Impulse for his Hazeltree flock, atLow Santon, Scunthorpe.

Reflecting on the sale, Dr Lewis McClinton,the Chief Executive for Suffolk Society said“it had been very encouraging to seecommercial producers and pedigree breederscompeting to buy sheep with good carcases.What more can you ask when the breed saleprice has been broken, obtain an 87 per centclearance rate and average £2,225”.

Auctioneer David Leggat was in an upbeatmood also reflecting there had been a rangeof buyers at the event where previously thesale had been considered only suitable forpedigree breeders. “The emphasis is now backon what the Suffolk does best and that isputting on weight for age.”

1st Prize Open Ram Lamb Class & Reserve Championfrom G L Stuart. Sold for 5,000gns to J Hepburn & Co

2nd Prize Open Ram Lamb Class & Northern Area BranchChampion from G Troup. Sold for 10,000gns to J Douglas

& C Proctor

Lot 33 from K & L Mair. Sold for 6,000gns to LilburnEstates

Lot 72 from S & W Tait. Sold for 7,000gns to HStanley

Lot 138 from M Evans. Sold for 8,000gns to K & LMair

Lot 130 from M Evans. Sold for 8,000gns to G L Stuart

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Lot 26 from A Gault. Sold for 13,000gns to R Wilson,P Machray & Lilburn Estates

Lot 134 from M Evans. Sold for 14,000gns to CVanwijnsberghe, Belgium

Lot 34 from L & D Aiken. Sold for 3,800gns to ADalgarno

1st Prize Signet Recorded Ram Lamb from J Fleming.Sold for 3,200gns to S Fraser, County Turf

1st Prize Elite Commercial Ram Lamb from D Gilmour. Sold for 5,000gns to R Neill

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There was standing room only at the NorthernIreland Branch Suffolk Sale, held in Ballymenaon Tuesday 2nd August. Buyers came from allover Ireland resulting in a cracking trade whichlead to a 95 per cent clearance. Only 6 sheepthat went through the ring left unsold out ofthe 112 presented. This clearance ratecontinued the increased demand for Suffolkrams in Great Britain.

Steve Buckley (Sitlow) was judge for the saleand awarded the Overall Champion to A&NRobinson (Benrafton) for a Jubilee Jethro sonout of a Glenho Gurkha ewe. This went on tosell for the second highest price of the eveningat 1,500gns. The final bidder was MichaelO’Neill, Enniscorthy (Bolinaspect). Benraftonflock sold 8 lambs to average £800.

The Reserve Champion from A Gault’s Forkinsflock received the highest call of 2,300gns fora Cairness New Approach son out of a ConvethCalaceman ewe. The final bidder was TCavanagh, Donegal (Glenagh). Alaistair wenton to sell 4 lambs and have the highest saleaverage on the night of £1,383.

One of NI up and coming breeders PDW Taylorproduced a cracking pen of tight skinned lambswith good carcases. These lambs were muchsought after by both commercial and pedigreefarmers. The Ballynacanon flock received atop call of 1,350gns and the 2nd highest saleaverage of the night of £863 for 7 lambs sold.The top priced lamb was sired by CarraghViagra out of a Lakeview Lord Lee ewe.

L&D Aiken had thethird highest averageof the evening of£823 for their onelamb and twoshearlings. The topcall came for Lot 7 aRhaeadr Rossi sonout of a BorelandBuddah ewe. Thisram had earlier beenawarded 1st prize inthe Shearling class.He was finallyknocked down for1,000gns.

The Burnview flock ofS&W Tait also had agood sale, selling 6

Ballymena Judge: S. Buckley

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Reserve Champion from A Gault. Sold for the highest price of 2,300gns.

Winning Group of Three from A Gault. Sold for 1,100, 1,050 & 820gns

1st Prize Shearling Ram from L & D Aiken. Sold for 1,000gns

1st Prize Signet Recorded Ramfrom S H Stewart

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1st Prize Ram Lamb & Supreme Champion from A & N Robinson. Sold for 1,500gns

1st Prize Novice Cup from the Patton Family.Sold for 850gns

rams to average £704. Their top price of1,150gns was paid for a Forkins Ferrari II sonout of a Burnview Beamer ewe. This ram alsoheads South to Lifford for use in the flock ofR Tait (Bawn).

The 100 ram lambs sold to average £632.10.This is an increase of £85 per head on 2010with a 16 per cent increase in clearance rate.The 6 shearlings sold to average £714.

RoscreaJudge: C. Proctor

The South of Ireland Branch held their Showand Sale at Roscrea Mart on the 5th and 6thof August. There was a cracking trade withbuyers from all over Ireland and the UnitedKingdom. The night ended with thepresentation of prizes, barbeque and barndance to celebrate the 125th Anniversary.This was held in a traditional style shedwithin the mart complex. All participantsenjoyed their food in a jovial atmospherewhile seated on straw bales.

This was a memorable day for Martin Butler,Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath who had a cleansweep of prizes. Martin’s ram lamb sired byCairness New Approach won the Novice &Open Ram lamb classes and stood overallMale Champion. Judge Charlie Proctor stood

by his decision when he bought theChampion for €5,000gns in partnership withJames Douglas for use in the Conveth andCairness flocks.

The Reserve Champion was bred by WJ & RWilson from Shannagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.This Strathisla Stoner son was purchased bywell known Co. Tyrone breeders S&W Taitfor the top price on the day of €11,000gns.

Dan Tynan, ably assisted by shepherd PatGreaney took the 2nd highest price of€10,000gns. This was achieved for a ramlamb by Cairness Liam. The final bidder wasJ Douglas & C Proctor. This lamb was highlysought after as he is a full brother to thebreed record price holder which sold for

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1st Prize Novice Ram Lamb, Open Ram Lamb, Male Champion & Supreme Champion from M Butler. Sold for €5,000gns to Judge C Proctor & J Douglas

1st Prize Recorded Ram Lamb from D Tynan. Sold for€2,500gns

2nd Prize Novice Ram Lamb from D Tynan. Sold for€10,000gns to J Douglas & C Proctor

2nd Open Ram Lamb, Reserve Male Champion &Reserve Champion from W J & R Wilson. Sold for the

top price of €11,000gns to S & W Tait

Winning Group of Three from T & J Bailey. Sold for4,000, 3,200 & 1,700 €gns


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£90,000gns at Stirling the previous week.

Tom and Jeff Bailey had a cracking day whenthey won 1st prize in the Group of Three.The best of these a son of Stockton Almightywent on to sell for €4,000gns. Next best at€3,200gns was a son of Cairness Caius and€1,700gns for a Baileys Bacchus son.

Well known Scottish breeder Gordon Mackiemade his presence felt when he paid€3,400gns for a Strathisla Dylan Thomas ramlamb, out of a Castlewellan Nutcracker ewe,from well known Donegal breeder AndrewWilson.

The female Champion came from PhilipLynch, a daughter of Conveth Master Class.She later sold for €700gns. The highest priceof €850gns for a Shearling ewe was fromMichael and James O’Connell. The first prizeewe lamb and overall reserve female camefrom Robert and Alan Stanley. ThisFreighduff Grand Slam daughter sold for€900gns.

AveragesShearling Ewes €680, Ewe Lambs €555,Shearling Rams €533 and Ram Lambs €1,305

1st Prize Shearling Ram from J Jeffery & Sons. Soldfor €620gns

1st Prize Shearling Ewe & Female Champion from PLynch. Sold for €700gns


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1st Prize Ewe Lamb & Reserve Female Champion fromR & A Stanley. Sold for €900gns

Lot 162 from T & J Bailey. Sold for €2,900gns5th Prize Open Ram Lamb sold for €3,400gns to GMackie, Drimmie

CarlisleJudge: S. Brown

Once again Suffolk breeders enjoyed a strongselling trade at the Carlisle & NorthernCounties Society show and sale. A goodquality offering of sheep were forward andthis resulted in the overall sale averagesincreasing by £150 on the year resulting ina 97 per cent clearance rate.

Topping the sale at 2,400gns was an agedram shown by Dumfriesshire breeder HazelMartindale of the Landale flock. RhaeadrNadal, a son of Baileys Blockbuster and outof a Whitestone Washington bred mother,has been used successfully throughout theflock with many of his daughters retained.He was Champion stock ram in the West &Central Club competition 2010. He waspurchased by S Higginson of Castle Douglas.

Following at 1,700gns was a 2nd prize ramlamb consigned by Darren Jones of theThurston flock based near Carlisle. Sired byGlenhead Grandmaster and bred from aMiddlemuir Winston sired dam, this lambwas knocked down to Alloaks flock forMessrs Pinny of Northants.

Close behind at 1,600gns was the days 1stprize untrimmed lamb and Reserve OverallChampion, a lamb shown by Aberdeenshirebreeder P Machray of the Middlemuir flock.It was his first lamb from the pen that tookthis price, a son of the 2010 EdinburghChampion Baileys Bacchus. Out of a CairnessColdplay bred mother, this lamb was sold toMessrs Kennedy of Long Marton, Appleby fortheir Wayside flock.

Yorkshire breeder Mark Evans of the Jubileeflock featured as the next leading price at1,500gns. A ram lamb, sired by StrathislaSeville and going back to Strathisla Shiroccoon his mothers pedigree, was successfullybought by Messrs Vickers of Alnwick,Northumberland.

Four lots made 1,400gns. The first was ashearling ram from R Redpath of Kelso withhis 3rd prize entry from the 2011 RoyalHighland Show. This home bred entry, a sonof Rhaeadr The Real Deal and goes back to aPlasllewelyn Playboy bred mother. He was alsopurchased by S Higginson of Castle Douglas.

Next entry at the 1,400gns mark was the firstlamb from the Ortum pen belonging toMessrs Garner & Son of Lincs. This lamb,sired by Bentley Royal Standard and out ofa Bentley Wilko bred mother, was sold to KWStewart of the Kelso flock.

The third and fourth lots to make 1,400gnswere both lambs from the Jubilee pen ofMark Evans. The first by Strathisla Sevilleand out of a Strathisla Shirocco sired mother,sold to Messrs Nelson of Castle Douglas fortheir Redcroft flock. The second entry alsocarries Strathisla breeding on his sire anddam pedigree and goes back to JubileeGodfather. He was knocked down to PGrenfell, Northumberland.

Averages – 10 shearling rams £801.15 (plus£124.65), 86 ram lambs £716.60 (plus£150.75), 2 aged rams £1522.50, 3 shearlinggimmers £465.50, 6 ewe lambs £533.75.

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1st Prize Ewe Lamb & Female Champion from R WPercival.

1st Prize Ram Lamb & Supreme Champion from GTroup. Sold for 1,200gns

1st Prize Shearling Ram from R F Redpath. Sold for1,400gns

1st Prize Pair from J T Cannon 1st Prize Shearling Ewe from R W Percival.

1st Prize Untrimmed Ram Lamb & Reserve Championfrom P Machray. Sold for 1,600gns

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Kelso

Kelso has long been one of the mostcommercially important sales and is a goodindicator of how important your breed is inthe United Kingdom sheep industry. Out ofthe 4,457 rams that were sold at the 2011sale 1,221 (27.4%) of them was a Suffolk.This has increased by 0.9% since 2010. Thelargest Suffolk vendor was M Stewart,Sandyknowe flock, who sold 129 SuffolkShearling rams in two rings to gross £74,600and average £578.29.

In Ring 10 280 Suffolk ram lambs were soldto a top price of £5,000gns. This was paid

by G Killilea and J Rooney for a ram lambpresented by I Barbour who also attainedthe top average on the day of £1,650 for 8lambs sold. Second highest price of£2,600gns was paid to R Gray’s Langsideflock that went on to average £755 for 13sold.

Being last into the ring was no disadvantagefor GL Stuart Birness flock when he recordedthe second highest average in the lamb ringof £1,150 selling to a high of £2,200gns. Nofewer than three lambs were purchased byNorthern Ireland buyers.

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Solwaybank Top Price Ram Lamb 5,000gns. Sold to G Killilea & J Rooney

Ring 10 (Ram Lambs)Vendor Prefix Top £ gns No Sold Average £

IR Barbour Solwaybank 5,000 8 1,650GL Stuart Birness 2,200 10 1,150ML Evans Jubilee 1,700 5 900SJ Buckley Sitlow 2,300 3 757R Gray Langside 2,600 13 755Lilburn Estates Roseden 1,100 4 750RH Wilson Strathisla 750 9 731DW Gilmour Broomknowes 1,500 15 729GJ Christie Balquhain 1,400 6 662S&G Brown Capielaw 1,000 7 629K&L Mair Deveronside 900 4 600JG Douglas Cairness 800 5 534B Watson Gaval 1,000 8 530HM Martindale Landale 650 9 518IC Gilmour Humeston 1,000 14 514RH Black Collessie 750 10 506J Fleming Hallhill 1,000 25 499RH Goldie Harpercroft 1,100 15 498

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Ring 8 (Shearlings)Vendor Prefix Top £ gns No Sold Average £

J Campbell & Sons Thrunton 1,700 29 1,046IM Fowlie Essie 1,400 20 932Lilburn Estates Roseden 1,300 18 906JA Park & Co Drinkstone 2,000 15 840Redhead & Watson Brijon 1,000 28 776S&G Sutherland New Channelkirk 1,200 25 745J&I Dun Shoestanes 1,400 20 743EA&L Jackson Rugley 1,500 28 743AR Bulmer Habton 1,000 7 733G Berwick & Son Barbarafield 900 6 730J Hepburn & Co Northhouse 1,200 14 652MM Stewart Sandyknowe 2,000 100 644AO Wilson Glenhead 950 8 641K Bailey Easton 750 7 607JS&JB Mauchlen Spotmains 1,200 55 601A McKay Malzie 525 6 600K&M Linklater Park 720 12 569P&A Wilson Spoutwells 800 5 552GL Riby Stonehills 680 14 523

Drinkstone Shearlings

Although Rings 14 and 16 are classified asUnregistered Suffolks this is a misconception.165 rams equating to thirty per cent of thesheep sold in these rings was sold by aSociety member. The best of these was fora Shearling from Mrs F J Wight, Wights Flockwhich sold for £2,000. Following on fromthis was a Shearling from J Elliot, RoxburghMains which sold for £1,450. The Kelso basedoperation sold 33 Shearling rams to average£982.

Society Members in Ring 14 & 16 (Shearlings)Vendor Prefix Top £ No Sold Average £

Mrs F J Wight Wights 2,000 12 1,062J Elliot Roxburgh Mains 1,450 33 982TH Brewis Eastfield 1,050 10 810P Gray Scrogton 1,000 11 763WD Mundell & Sons Meigle 1,200 16 682KW Stewart Sharpitlaw 1,020 20 678RG Laing Oxmuir 1,350 26 620JF Stott & Sons Elilaw 850 20 600MM Stewart Brotherstonehill 520 29 350

Some of the 129 Shearlings from M Stewart,Sandyknowe

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2011 Sale Averages

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Ardlea S 4 4 90,000 26,618Rhaeadr S 10 10 14,000 5,502Forkins S 4 4 13,000 4,594Rookery N 7 7 23,000 4,575Shannagh R 3 3 €11,000 4,321Burnview S 4 4 7,000 3,465Broomknowes S 3 3 5,000 3,150Lakeview N 5 5 9,000 2,789Baileys R 8 5 €4,000 2,429Rhaeadr N 10 9 7,000 2,293Birness S 7 7 5,000 2,265Deveronside S 4 4 6,000 2,113Castleisle R 3 3 €3,400 2,070Thurston S 4 4 2,800 1,890Strathisla S 5 5 2,400 1,743Balquhain S 4 3 2,000 1,680Birness N 5 5 2,400 1,670Hallhill S 5 5 3,200 1,659Beaufort N 6 6 3,000 1,636Conveth S 7 7 2,200 1,635Errigal S 3 3 2,200 1,628Middlemuir S 5 3 2,800 1,540Cairness S 4 4 2,400 1,470Glenhead S 6 6 1,900 1,453Conveth N 6 5 2,300 1,386Forkins B 4 4 2,300 1,383Burnview N 5 5 2,400 1,371Sitlow S 3 3 1,500 1,365Kings N 4 4 1,800 1,339Spittal N 5 4 2,200 1,292Stockton N 12 8 1,800 1,286

Flock Sale Entry No Sold Top gns Avg £

Safadden N 7 7 2,400 1,223Stockton S 4 4 1,800 1,208Cairnton S 3 3 2,200 1,190Jubilee C 6 6 1,500 1,181Ortum C 4 4 1,400 1,116Cairness N 3 3 2,000 1,102Thurston C 4 4 1,700 1,050Strathisla N 8 8 1,200 1,047Limestone S 5 3 1,500 1,033Monkton N 5 5 1,600 1,029Lakeview S 5 5 1,500 987Middlemuir C 4 4 1,600 945Sitlow N 6 6 1,250 924Morris N 7 5 2,100 903Ballynacanon B 7 7 1,350 863Drwsnant N 3 3 1,000 858Bawnogue R 5 5 €1,200 858Redbrae C 3 3 1,000 858Perrinpit Bu 5 5 1,200 844Kells R 8 8 €1,500 835Bentley N 7 6 1,300 823Newwells B 3 3 1,000 823Pexhill N 6 6 1,800 821Benrafton B 8 8 1,500 799Roundacre N 3 3 1,150 788Annakisha R 8 6 €1,000 764Bentley Bu 3 3 950 721Drimmie S 3 3 800 718Burnview B 6 6 1,150 704

Flock Sale Entry No Sold Top gns Avg £

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Ram Lambs · Minimum 3 sold · £1.00 = €1.15

Female SalesBurnview and Lakeview Suffolks29th October 2011

The new venue at RUAS ShowgroundBalmoral proved to be a tremendous successfor the third production sale of females fromBurnview and Lakeview. A large number ofbreeders from Scotland, Ireland North andSouth saw new auctioneer Richard Beattieconduct one of the most successful femalesales ever held in the province.

Top sale price and a new NI record price of7,400gns was paid for Gary Beacom’s topLakeview gimmer sired by Garryhinch Empire.An ET sister to this years RUAS Championshe was purchased by James Douglas ofCairness from Aberdeenshire. Next in theprice rating was S & W Taits lead Burnviewgimmer. She sold at 3,400gns to StephenGovin who runs the Cooklmeen flock in Co.Mayo. A Castleisle Impact daughter out ofone of Burnviews top ewes by the 32,000gnsBurnview Beamer she sold carrying twins totheir new stock ram the 11,000gns ShannaghResolve. Next at 3,000gns was the top flockewe from Lakeview purchased by PhilipGurney of Aghadowey. He gets a BaileysBarracuda daughter in lamb to ThreewaysTycoon.

Ewe lambs peaked at 2,800gns for a verystrong Forkins Ferrari daughter fromBurnview. She sold to P. Donnellys Donrhoflock. The Taits sold two gimmers at 2,500gnsand 2,000gns. The first to new breederStephen Sufferin from Maghera whopurchased a total of six at the sale. At

JFF:J14 Sold for 3,000gns to Oakbridge Flock

JFF:N17 Sold for 2,000gns to Garryhinch flock

JFF:N24 Sold for 7,400gns to Cairness flock

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2,500gns he gets a daughter of CastleisleImpact in lamb to Shannagh Resolvecarrying twins. The second a ConvethMasterpiece daughter in lamb to the48,000gns Strathisla Dylan Thomas waspurchased by Jason Watson for his BannviewFlock. Gary also sold a Garryhinch Empiregimmer in lamb to Cairness Cyclone at2,000gns to Nial Walsh. In all a total of 25females sold at four figure prices with afurther 20 in the 700gns to 950gns bracket.

Lakeview19 Gimmers averaged £1,35510 Flock Ewes averaged £94514 Ewe Lambs averaged £72843 Lakeview Females averaged £1,056

Burnview22 Gimmers averaged £1,1809 Flock Ewes averaged £8387 Ewe Lambs averaged £1,02238 Burnview Females averaged £1,07081 Females averaged £1,062

Carlisle 4th November 2011A quality show of Suffolk in lamb femaleswere forward at the annual show and saleheld at Carlisle. The large company of buyerspresent from Scotland and the North ofEngland ensured all classes were keenly bidfor and all consignors experienced a highlysatisfactory trade.

Heading the list of top prices was the eventsSupreme Champion entry, a ewe lamb shownby West Yorkshire breeder Mark Evans of theJubilee flock, Keighley. His home bred entry,a daughter of Jubilee Jethro and out of aDidcot Dominator bred mother, sold for1,150gns and was purchased by Colin andHilda Horsley of Penrith.

The winning gimmer entry from Angusbreeders Pitfour Partnership of Carnoustiesold for the next top price of 1,100gns. ACairness Legend bred daughter and out of aThurston Chieftain sired mother, this entrywas sold to A Nairy of Livesey, Blackburn.

Also reaching the four figure mark at1,000gns was the first entry to the sale ring,a ewe lamb consigned by William Borthwickof the Ballochmyle flock based nearMauchline, Ayrshire. This stylish lamb is adaughter of Pexhill Silver Bullet and carriesthe noted Glenhead and Laurelbankbloodlines on her mother’s pedigree. Shewas sold to J Lathangie & Son of Glenrothes,Fife.


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T86:N8 Sold for 3,400gns to Coolmeen Flock

T86:11:071 sold for 2,800gns to Donhro Flock

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Also from the Ballochmyle flock was a ewelamb which sold for 900gns. Sired by PexhillReal Lucky and bred from one of the Cairnesstop families, she sold to Hugh and HarryAnnett of Widdrington, Morpeth.

Averages – 29 ewes £472.86, 18 shearlinggimmers £607.83, 11 ewe lambs £603.17.

Abergavenny 17th November 2011Suffolk sheep breeders gathered inAbergavenny for the 32nd Annual Show &Sale organised by J Straker, Chadwick & Sons.A packed ring of buyers and telephone bidsfrom Holland & Belgium ensured a 95 percent clearance rate and considerable causefor optimism in the breed.

Sale topper was the Show Champion, the 1stprize shearling ewe from Mr & Mrs JackPryce, Meifod. Judge Andrew Evans, Caerswschose the Stockton Trojan sired ewe asChampion over the 1st prize ewe lamb fromMike Davies & Sons, Brecon. The Pryce familysold the Champion at 1,200gns to D Morgan,Aberystwyth, whilst the Strathisla Stonersired ewe lamb from the Davies’ SafaddanFlock sold at 500gns to M Legge, Isle Of

Wight. Mike Davies & Sons also showed the1st prize ewe by Deveronside The Messiahand inlamb to Williamsgill Wilderbeast, shewent on to sell at 490gns to R Pedrick,Ashburton, Devon.

Other highlights on the day included: GBiddulph, Pexhill, selling the 2nd prizeshearling ewe by Glenhead Golden Wonderand in lamb to Stockton Cruz at 700gns toP Margham, Isle Of Wight.

T C & C A Harding, Bentley sold the 5th prizeewe lamb to top the section at 525gns to STaylor, Bromsgrove.

A strong pen of sheep from local breeders RB & G M Morgan, Usk, sold to 610gns for a

Champion from M Evans sold for 1,150gns to C & H Horsley

Lot 5 Reserve Champion from M Davies & Sons

Lot 26 Champion from Jack Pryce


three year old ewe by Conveth Rock On, thisone taken by F B & B G Goodell, Llandovery.

Allison Tyrrell, Gower, Swansea sold to aconsistent trade with a top of 570gns for ashearling ewe by Conveth National andpurchased by P Margham, Isle Of Wight.

Julian Wood, Beaumaris, Anglesey entered astrong consignment from his WhitebeachFlock. His ewes sold to a top price of 560gnsfor a Thorneycroft Cemaes sired three yearold ewe taken by S Lean, Margam, Mid Glam,and shearling ewes to 620gns for one byWhitebeach Legendario taken by S Taylor,Bromsgrove. The ewe lambs sold to a top of500gns for one by Broomknowes Kelso TheBest and purchased by Myfyr Evans,Denbighs.

The sale ended with the major Reduction ofthe non MV Accredited Littlehope Flock forMrs Julie Turner, Abergavenny. These peakedat 410gns for a homebred two year old eweby Strathisla Beijing, taken by Mr Davies,Llandeilo. Whilst the ewe lambs sold to300gns for a smart Bentley Masterclassdaughter purchased by P Williams, Kington,Herefords.

AveragesMax Av.

38 Flock Ewes 640gns £448.7133 Shearling Ewes 1,200gns £493.5018 Ewe Lambs 525gns £405.70

Annual Production Sale ofCairness flock withconsignments from Stockton,Strathisla, Whitestone andHazeltree flock (Carlisle) 19th November 2011

One of the best Suffolk sales of the yearattracted enormous interest on Saturday19th November at Carlisle when the annualproduction sale from the Cairness flock ofJames Douglas, along with consignmentsfrom the Strathisla flock of Robbie Wilson,the Stockton flock from John Sinnett, theWhitestone flock from Gordon Troup and theHazeltree flock from County Turf (Farm) Ltd.went under the hammer.

Heading up the prices was a gimmer fromthe Cairness flock. She was an embryodaughter of noted Cairness Achievement andwas out of a Solwaybank Salute sired mother.This gimmer is one of the best sheep offeredfrom Cairness and she sold in lamb toWhitestone Footprint for 8,500gns going toDavid Duncan of the Endovas flock based inNorthern Ireland.

Mr Duncan also secured the next top pricedentry from Cairness at 4,000gns. This was aJanuary 2008 born entry sired by MuireskKing of Diamonds and carries Cairness andStockton breeding through her motherspedigree. She also sold in lamb to WhitestoneFootprint.

The top price to come from the Strathislaflock was 5,000gns for a gimmer. She wassired by the 25,000gn Strathisla Speedsonram and out of a Strathisla Kingsway bredmother who sold for 12,000gns. She sold inlamb to the 23,000gn Rookery Rooney and

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joins the Benrafton flock for AJ & NAJRobinson of Downpatrick, N.Ireland.

A maternal embryo sister to the last gimmersold for 4,000gns. She was sired by GlenheadGolden Phoenix and sold in lamb to the13,000gn Forkins Figo ram. She waspurchased by Stephen Govin of Gordon,Berwickshire for his Govin flock.

Also selling for 4,000gns was the top entryfrom the Whitestone flock. This was the firstfrom this pen, a daughter to WhitestoneWarrior and out of a Glenho Cowboy breddam. This gimmer was the flocks show ewelamb in 2010 and she caught the eye ofAberdeenshire breeder, James Douglas.

Leading the Stockton flock consignment wasa ewe lamb. She was sired by Stockton Arwelland goes back to Morris Les on her mothersline and Cairness Impact on the grand damline. She sold for 2,000gns and goes to theKings flock for TA Irwin & Son of Umberleigh,Devon.

The top price for the Hazeltree flock was1,100gns for a two shear ewe sired by thenoted Muiresk 999 ram and is bred from aCairness Barnstormer dam. She sold in lambto Solwaybank Sovereign and joins theRosepark flock for CM Nelson of Kelso.

Averages – Cairness flock 8 ewes £2,021.25,34 gimmers £1,561.10; Strathisla flock 10ewes £1,118.25, 42 gimmers £1,347.50;Whitestone flock 16 gimmers £790.78;Stockton flock 17 ewes £718.32, 16 ewelambs £764.53; Hazeltree flock 9 ewes£493.50, 3 gimmers £682.50.

Baileys Annual Production Salewith Carragh & DeBurca Flocks 25th November 2011

There was a strong demand for Suffolkfemales with prices soaring to a top of 5,200Euros at the 14th annual production salefrom the noted Baileys flock.

Buyers travelled from throughout Irelandand the UK to the County Meath farm ofTom Bailey.

The sale leader was a January 2010 borngimmer by the flock’s jointly owned stockram Cairness Kanine, and bred from a eweby the 26,000gns Glenisla Sydney – ReserveChampion at Edinburgh in 2000. This muchsought-after gimmer attracted a tussle ofbids from the packed sale ring, with thesuccessful bidder being David Duncan fromCrumlin in County Antrim. This outstandinggimmer is in-lamb to the breed’s 2011 Sireof the Year Cairness Liam, which hasproduced sons to a top of 90,000gns.

Next best at 3,500 Euros was a Cairness NewApproach daughter bred from a ewe by the70,000gns Rhaeadr Rossi. This gimmer is bredfrom the same dam as the noted 8,000gnsBaileys BMW – Supreme Champion at theRoyal Highland and Royal Welsh shows in2010. Carrying in-lamb to Cairness Kanine,she was snapped up by Patrick Grant fromKilcoo near Newry, County Down.

Cairness New Approach was also behind thebreeding of a gimmer which caught the eyeof Francis Mangan, Cappoquinn, CountyWaterford, at 3,000 Euros. This one was bredfrom a ewe by the 45,000gns BorelandBuddah. She is in-lamb to Rhaeadr Rossi –

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the 2006 Edinburgh and Royal HighlandShow Champion.

Also selling at 3,000 Euros was a CairnessKanine daughter bred from a Perrinpit eweby Davishill Dambuster. She was AI’d toCairness Liam and sold to Geoffrey Douglasfrom Limavady, County Londonderry.

Ewes from the Baileys consignment sold toa top of 1,800 Euros, realised by a January2009 born Cairness Almighty the Seconddaughter. She was bred from a Strathisla eweby Strathisla Kingsway, and is in-lamb to the70,000gns Rhaeadr Rossi. Buyer was Englishbreeder C J Holmes from Rookery Farm,Broadway, Worcestershire.

Next best at 1,600 Euros was a January 2006born Boreland Buddah ewe which goes backto the noted 10,000gns Kinmundy T1 ewe.She is in-lamb to the Baileys Bacchus son,Cairness Crean.

An entry of ewes from guest consignor GerryKillilea from County Galway, reached aceiling of 3,000 Euros. Leading the Carraghflock’s offering was a January 2009 born ETdaughter of Baileys Masterpiece, bred froma ewe by Glenhead Glint O Gold. She wonnumerous prizes as a lamb and as a shearling.Scanned with twins by Ardlea Action, thisone caught the eye of James Browne fromLetterkenny, County Donegal.

Carragh gimmers peaked at 2,000 Euros,realised by an ET Baileys Masterpiecedaughter, out of a ewe by Carragh Romeo.She is carrying twins by the FordafouriePresident son, Cairness Direct Line. Buyer wasIain Barbour who runs the noted Solwaybankflock based at Beechgrove Farm in Annan,Dumfries.

An ET gimmer by the Strathisla Schumacherson, Debura Deezer, sold for 1,000 Euros,leading the guest consignment from TrevorBurke’s DeBruca flock based at Tuam inCounty Galway. Bred from a stylishKnockeroghery King daughter, this one isscanned in-lamb to Chessy James.

Averages: Baileys flock, 24 gimmers 1,609Euros each and 13 ewes 900 Euros each;Carragh flock, 10 gimmers 1,050 Euros eachand 12 ewes 1,158 Euros each; De Burcaflock, 12 gimmers at 683 Euros each.

Auctioneers: JP and M Doyle Ltd.Report: J. Hazelton

Ballymena Mart 21st November

There was a packed ringside in BallymenaMart for the annual Suffolk female sale runby the Northern Ireland Branch of the SuffolkSheep Society. Buyers from all over Irelandand the United Kingdom splashed the cashwhich resulted in an 84 per cent clearancerate for the 68 in lamb gimmers and ewespresented.

AJ & NAJ Robinson (Benrafton) received thetop price of 4,400gns for a StrathislaSpeedson daughter out of a StrathislaSchumacher ewe. The final bid came fromMichael O’Neill from Wexford. The samepurchaser also paid 2,400gns for a BenraftonStoner’s Chip sired ewe out of a StrathislaSpeed dam. Both ewes were in lamb toBenrafton Right Said Fred, a homebred sonof Jubilee Jethro. The Robinson family alsoreceived 2,400gns for another Speedsondaughter out of a Strathisla Schumacherewe. This lot was knocked down to well


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known Irish breeder, Oliver Deane. TheBenrafton flock was the largest vendor onthe night selling 13 lots to average £1,193.

AR Gault (Forkins) was awarded the OverallChampion of the sale, for a Cairness NewApproach gimmer, out of a Boreland Buddahdam. The final bid of 3,100gns came fromnew breeders the Suffern family, fromMaghera. This ewe is in lamb to ForkinsFantastic a full brother of the 13,000gn ramnow based at Strathisla. Alaistair also received1,600gns and 1,500gns for two furtherCairness bred gimmers and ended the nightwith the highest overall average of £1,344.

The Reserve Champion was awarded to JohnMcKay (Kirkview) for a Conveth Master Piecegimmer in lamb to Malinhead Powerhouse.This ewe was sold for 1,600gns to the Suffernfamily. The Kirkview flock averaged £1,103for two sold.

PDW Taylor (Ballynacanon) sold to a top of700gns for a Baileys and Ice sired gimmer,out of a Glenho Graceland ewe, in lamb toBlackbrae Almighty. The next best from thispen was 650gns for a Strathisla Lift T’TheStars ewe out of a Celtic Starboy dam. Thisewe is in lamb to Limestone To-Tal. Dennissold six on the night to average £544.

Lot 32 from Alfred J & Norman A J Robinson sold for 2,400gns

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Alistair Gault with the R J Allam and R W Hannamemorial cups presented by Chairman A Patton

Champion- Judge Gary Beacom and M Priestly withthe Champion ewe owned by Alistair Gault sold for

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Longstanding Suffolk breeder CampbellWatson and his son Jason (Bannview)obtained a high of 700gns for a Birness theGreat ewe out of a Muirton Powerhousedam. This sheep goes back to X18 theBannview show ewe and is in lamb toBawnogue Multi Power. The Watson familysold eight Suffolk females on the night toaverage £483.

Beeston 5th November

It is now ten years since Wright Manleystarted selling pedigree Suffolk in-lamb

females at Beeston Castle Auction, Cheshire.In that period the sale has gone fromstrength to strength; it is certainly correctto state that the Sale is now the top sale ofits kind for the breed in the country.

The 2011 sale attracted a wonderful entry of186 in-lamb ewes, gimmers and ewe lambsrepresenting many of the Britain’s best flocksand it has to be said the quality was amazing.

The Suffolk breed is certainly on the up againand buyers are attracted to any sale wherethey know quality sheep are on offer; atBeeston last Saturday the largest crowd everseen at this sale was in attendance and atthe end of the day over 80 buyers wererecorded from all over the countryrepresenting no less than 31 counties as wellas Belgium.

In the pre-sale show sponsored by theFarmers Guardian, the classes presentedbefore the judge, Viv Samuel of theHerefordshire based Monkton Flock, weretremendous. In the end the Championshipwas awarded, for the second year running,to the winner of the ewe lamb class fromDavid Jones of the Ruthin based DrwsnantFlock who was dispersing his flock at thissale. The Reserve Champion was the winnerof the in-lamb gimmer class from Mr & MrsJack Pryce’s Horton Flock based at Welshpool.

Trade was on fire especially for the best withno less than twenty sheep selling at fourfigures or more. The top price was 3,200gnsfor the second prize ewe lamb from TomCox’s Tomcroft Flock at Church Eaton, Staffs.She is a daughter of their 8,000gns stock tupStockton Joint Venture and after a three waybattle between a Lancashire breeder, a Dutchbreeder bidding on the phone, the hammer

Lot 41 from Alfred J 7 Norman A J Robinson sold for 2,400gns

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was eventually knocked down to Mary-JuliaCornish for her Mardle Flock based atBuckfastleigh, Devon.

Two sheep made 3,000gns a piece; the firstto hit this price was the 2nd prize winner inthe in-lamb gimmer class from Kevin Proctor,Conveth Flock based at Turriff Aberdeenshire.This was a daughter of the 20,000gns 2009National Sale Champion and 2010 Sire of theYear, Cairness Achievement; she sold to jointhe Rookery Flock of Chris Holmes atBroadway, Worcestershire. Also at this pricewas the Show Champion ewe lamb fromDavid Jones’ Drwsnant Flock. Thisoutstanding sheep is by Baileys Brigadier theSecond and sold in a two way split to thefather and son team, Hugh and Harry Annettfor their Widdrington Flock at Morpeth,Northumberland and John Campbell of theThrunton Flock at Alnwick, Northumberland.

Three others broke through the 2,000gnsmark; the highest priced of these was aFebruary born ewe lamb by Strathisla Acefrom the Keighley based Jubilee Flock ofMark Evans. She sold for 2,200gns to jointhe Safaddan Flock of Mike Davies & Sonsat Brecon.

James Douglas of the Aberdeenshire basedCairness Flock has been a regular supporterof the sale for many years and again wasrewarded with some top prices. His top sellerwas a three crop ewe by Thurston Chieftainin lamb to the €10,000 Ardlea Arkle; thislovely ewe out of a Glenisla dam sold for2,050gns and makes the long journey backnorth selling to G Troup of the WhitestoneFlock at Sauchen, Aberdeenshire.

At 2,000gns Ross Fotheringham of theOldmill Flock at Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshirepurchased a two crop ewe also by Thurston

Chieftain and in-lamb to Arkle from theCairness consignment.

The reserve overall Champion from JackPryce was next in the price stakes selling hisgimmer to Martin Howard of Press Green,Shropshire for 1,500gns and at the sameprice David Jones of Drwsnant sold themother of the 3,000gns Championshipwinning lamb, a two crop ewe by the7,000gns Landale Leader Lad to H Annett &Son.

AVERAGES:73 Ewes £577.07; 54 Gimmers £649.64; 36 Ewe Lambs £726.25; 163 HEAD £643.06

Champion sold for 3,000gns

Reserve Champion sold for £1,500gns.

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Topping the sale with 1,400gns was a Suffolkewe from the Pitfour Partnership. This eweis sired by Langside Lightening and in-lambto Cairnton Cavalli. The final bidder was JM Nisbet, Sorn Mains. The second highestprice also went to the Pitfour Partnershipwhen a gimmer by Cairness Legend and outof a Stockton Satisfaction ewe in lamb toPitfour Promise sold for 900gns.

The best gimmer from the Westcarse flockof JH Christie & Son sold for 800gns to RHenderson from Banff. This RhaeadrSpectacular gimmer out of a ewe by HallhillHaymaker was in lamb to a Forkins ram. Thenext best from the pen also by RhaeadrSpectacular made 600gns.

A gimmer from RF Redpath sold for 680gns.This Rhaeadr Relentless sired ewe out of aHallhill Something Special dam was in lambto Rhaeadr the Real Deal. L Mackenzie fromAberfoyle was the purchaser of this muchsought after lot.

In total the averages were as follows:25 Ewes £398.50 and 30 Gimmers £422.45

Blessington 5th November

Blessington Mart was the venue for a verysuccessful collective sale of purebred Suffolksewes and ewe lambs. Seventy three sheepwere catalogued with virtually an entireclearance. Sale topper was a ewe lamb byCairness Renovator from S & S Gahan’sBarrowlands flock, selling for 2,900gns toSeamus Browne, Errigal flock.

Arthur & Susan O’Keeffe from Annakisha &Clyda Flocks Cork enjoyed a full clearancefor a strong consignment receiving 2,200gnsfor a Castlewellan Sportsman shearling inlamb to Solwaybank Super Sensation. Thisshearling sold to James Rooney, Benwiskinflock. Next best for the O’Keeffe family was1,800gns for a Sportsman ewe lamb whichsold to Seamus Browne, Errigal flock.

Donegal breeders Andrew and RichardWilson’s Castleisle and Shannagh flocksproduced a quality consignment securing atop price of 2,000gns from Eamonn Duffy,Kells. This Glenho Generaux shearling is inlamb to Cairness Liam, the sire of the newSuffolk breed record price holder. Anotherclassy shearling by Kings High and Mightysold for 1,500gns to Ger Reid.


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Top Price Ewe from Pitfour Partnership HYW:11:017, By Cairness Renovator out of a CragroeCraftsman Ewe. Sold to Seamus Browne's Errigal

Flock for 2,900gns

A fantastic crowd gathered at SkiptonAuction Mart, North Yorkshire for thedispersal of the entire Brightonhouse Flockof Pedigree Suffolk Sheep on behalf of G &A Fort of Whitley Head, Steeton, Keighley.

This was a great flock of sheep whocommanded much presence, style andsuperior carcase conformation. The flock wasestablished in 1995 and had been closed forthe last ten years excluding the purchase ofstock rams. They are farmed at over 1000foot above sea level and have achieved muchsuccess in the show and sale ring. Buyerstravelled from Morayshire in the North ofScotland to Devon and at the end of the daybuyers from nineteen different counties wererecorded throughout England, Wales andSouthern Scotland.

The top price female was 1,050gns for aJanuary born ewe lamb sired by one of theflock’s stock rams, Tomcroft Titan purchasedby Mrs Caroline Nelson of Kelso,Roxburghshire for her Rosepark Flock.

Gimmers sold to 900gns for a January 2010born daughter of Deveronside Dalesmanscanned with twins and in lamb to the

homebred Brightonhouse Seventy Sevenpurchased by Ian Kirk of Southwell, Notts.Another gimmer sired by Sitlow Noble alsoscanned in-lamb with twins to SeventySeven sold for 870gns to DJ Harvey of BuilthWells for his Hawkesridge Flock.

Ewes sold to 850gns on two occasions; thefirst was for a three crop ewe by GlenheadMorangie, scanned in-lamb with twins toTomcroft Titan, purchased by Roger Harrisonof Spilsby Lincs for his Dalebrook Flock whilsta onecrop daughter of Sitlow Noble carryingtwins to Titan was the choice of EmmaRobinson of Forest in Teesdale, CountyDurham.

The top price of the day however was for theonly sheep in the sale that was nothomebred, the stock tup, Tomcroft Titan atwo year old son of Meikleson Impressionwho was purchased at the National Sale2009 from Tom Cox. He sold for 1,100gns toR Earnshaw of Killinghall, Harrogate.

AVERAGES: 41 Flock Ewes £557.52; 20Gimmers £647.33; 32 Ewe Lambs £488.25; 2Stock Rams £971.25; 95 HEAD £561.81.WRIGHT MANLEY

Great Send Off for Brightonhouse Suffolks

Ewe Lamb (Lot 67) Tomcroft Titan (Lot 97)

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SHANNAGH RESOLVETOP PRICED RAM LAMB AT ROSCREA 2011

SERVICE SIRES 2011SHANNAGH RESOLVE - Purchased at Roscrea for the top price of 11,000gns where he was Reserve Champion. A

ram lamb with exceptional carcass, power, colour and style he displays exceptional fleshing qualities and we eagerly awaithis first progeny.

FORKINS FERRARI - Top priced and Champion lamb at Ballymena sales 2010. Purchased for 4,000gns. First 5 sons sold to average £2,360. Sired males to 3,200gns and females to 2,800gns.

CAIRNESS BIG DEVIL - Purchased privately. Bred our top show ewe lamb winner at NI Championships.

BURNVIEW PERFORMER - Bred top priced Stirling Recorded ram lamb. Selling at 7,000gns. Daughters sold to 1,000gns.

OTHER SIRES USEDERRIGAL SIMPLY THE BEST - South of Ireland National Champion

STRATHISLA DYLAN THOMAS - 48,000gns RHAEADR OBSESSION - 11,000gns CAIRNESS CAIUS - Stock ram at Meierie, Belgium CAIRNESS LIAM - Sons sold to 90,000gns

BURNVIEW TOP FLIGHT - 7,000gns Bawnogue stock ram

2011 RAM SALES - The flock produced the top priced Recorded ram lambs at Stirling, Shrewsbury and Ballymena Sales selling to a top of 7,000gns.

2011 EWE SALE - 38 females averaged £1,070 - 22 gimmers averaged £1,180 to a top of 3,400gns- 7 ewe lambs averaged £1,022 to a top of 2,800gns

Semen for sale from past and present stock sires

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37 Lisnaharney Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland BT79 7UFTel: (028) 81661771 or Mobile: 07833968417

[email protected] Flock No. T86

ScrapieMonitored

NI ChampionFlock

1986, 1987, 2000,2006, 2009 and

2011Record 6 wins

NationalChampion Flock

2010

Sainsbury Cup,Howard Peel,

Keeble Cup and Bonnington Salver

winners 2010

EdinburghChampion 2000 and 2005

EdinburghReserveChampion 2008

Edinburgh MLCwinners 2003,2004, 2005,2008, 2009 and2010Record 6 wins

Burnview SignetRecorded

Est 1984

Northumberland breeder Don Robertson ofHexham, dispersed his Northtyne Suffolkflock at Carlisle and reached a leading pricetag of 3,800gns.

The Northtyne flock was a testimony to Don’sattention to depth of pedigree, with a focuson producing sheep of quality withoutstanding skins, colours, carcase and fullof character. The support from fellowbreeders and enthusiasts attracted to thesale were not disappointed.

The top price of the day was 3,800gns forthe stock ram, Glenhead Infusion, a 3 yearold son of Cairness Wardlord. Infusion is outof a Cairness Enchantment bred daughterand goes back to Cairness Expressionthrough his mother’s pedigree. Thesuccessful buyers were JHC Campbell & Sonof the Thrunton flock based near Alnwick.

Following at 2,900gns was a 4 shear ewesired by Glenhead Purely The Best. Bred from

a homebred daughter of Glenisla Grimaldi,this eye catching lady was sold to theSolwaybank flock for Ian Barbour of Annan.

Also selling for 2,900gns was a ram lambsired by the stock ram Glenhead Infusion.Carrying Stockton Sakhee in his motherspedigree and going back to Cairness Imperialwith his grand dam, this lamb was sold toAndrea Neale for her Skidaw flock nearMaryport.

Andrea Neale also purchased the lot prior at2,300gns also a ram lamb. Another Infusionbred lamb, but out of Glenhead Purely TheBest sired mother and carrying GlenislaGrimaldi in the next generation line.

It was another ram lamb that came next inthe pricing order. Being knocked down for1,750gns was a Glenhead Gold son out of aGlenhead Infusion bred mother. He sold toNorthern Agriculture Ltd of Goole,E.Yorkshire.

Dispersal Sale of the Northtyne Suffolk Flock

MONDAY 25th JULY 2011

Lot 14 2,900gns Lot 76 2,900gns

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A 2 shear ewe secured the next price tag at1,400gns. This lady was an all time favouriteof the flock, another daughter of GlenheadInfusion. Bred from a Solwaybank Insigniadaughter and carrying Cairness Impeccablelines, she was sold to an undisclosed buyer.

In the shearling gimmer section, 1,300gnsled this class three times over. The first tobe sold was an Infusion daughter with greatpotential. Her dam line carries two notedsires of the Suffolk breed, namely GlenheadPurely The Best and Glenisla Grimaldi.

The second gimmer selling for 1,300gns wasalso an Infusion female, but bred withNorthtyne Drifter and Glenhead Characterin the mothers breeding line. Both of theseentries were knocked down to undisclosedbuyers.

The final 1,300gn bid for a gimmer camefrom S Higginson of Sheillahill Farm, CastleDouglas. Out of a Northtyne Drifter siredmother and goes back to Glenhead Gladiator. Averages – 33 ewes £717.82, 15 shearlinggimmers £1,042.30, 20 ewe lambs £647.33,1 stock ram £3,990.00, 12 lamb rams£1,172.50.

Glenhead Infusion 3,800gns


Branch TripThe Branch kicked off the year with our bi-annual tour. Originally conceived tocelebrate our 25th anniversary in 1998 it hasnow established itself into something of aritual – it has since been much copied, butunlikely ever to be surpassed!

In 1998 we ventured across the Irish Sea totour the flocks of Southern Ireland, for thefirst time in 13 years we returned. 32members old & new met up at Dublin airport

for 3 days of flock visits, eating & drinking!The welcome was as good as before, thesheep were definitely on a par and althougheveryone is now a great deal older (althoughobviously not wiser otherwise we would beelsewhere) we still found both the sheep &the craic wonderful. Many thanks to PatGreaney & Dan Tynan, and the O’Keeffe,Gahan, Walsh and the Collins families forthe amazing hospitality.

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Branch ShowThe Branch once again held their annualshow in conjunction with RutlandAgricultural Society in early June. RutlandShow has been very happy to accommodateour requirements and it has been of benefitto both them and the branch to be there.

This year the number and standard of entrieswas stronger than many county shows,Sandy Fraser kindly judged and the Inmanshad a field day, winning 5 of the 7 classeswith only Charles Harding and Liz Needhammanaging to break the Inman defences.David and Julie took the Championship with

Enjoying Niall Walsh’s hospitality (fancy dress optional!)

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a ram lamb by Stockton Sledgehammerwhich had been Reserve breed Champion atSuffolk show earlier in the week. ReserveChampion went to Liz Needham’s ewe lambby Strathisla Sea Eagle, which went on to bebreed champion at Lincolnshire and Royal

Norfolk later in the season. A communalpicnic was enjoyed by all exhibitors, friendsand members after the judging and we lookforward to welcoming an even larger turnoutthis coming year.

Shearling ewe line up

Results:Ram Shearling & Over (Ellesmere Cup)1st D & J Inman2nd C. Harding3rd E. NeedhamRam Lamb (Bocock Cup)1st D&J Inman2nd D&J Inman3rd M&J PinnyPair Ram Lambs (Midland Counties Cup)1st D&J Inman2nd C. Harding3rd D&G JeffriesGroup of 3 (Heaton Trophy)1st D&J Inman2nd C. Harding3rd D&G Jeffries

Shearling Ewe (Ernest Abbots Cup)1st D&J Inman2nd Hallam & Eggleston3rd J.GentEwe Lamb (Betty Walton Cup)1st E.Needham2nd M&J Pinny3rd D&J InmanEwe (Stephen Cobbald Cup)1st C.Harding2nd Hallam & Eggleston3rd M&J Pinny

Champion D &J Inman Ram LambReserve Champion Liz Needham Ewe Lamb

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Shows 2011Branch members have been flying the flagfor the breed at major county shows thisseason. At the Suffolk Show M & J Pinnywas Champion & Reserve interbreed with aewe lamb by Rhaeadr Big Bucks and werealso Champion at East Of England with aflock ewe by Cairness Corka. Liz Needhamwas Champion at Newark and Notts withthe 2 shear Strathisla Sea Eagle, thenChampion at Lincolnshire and Champion andReserve interbreed at Royal Norfolk with aewe lamb by the same tup.

David and Julie Inman won both the KeebleCup and the Chebsey Cup in the Nationalflock competition with a Certificate of Meritfor their ewe lambs, while Liz Needhamrounded off a good year with reserve in theJohn Long Cup, with Certificates of Merit forboth her ewes and ewe lambs.

Finally many congratulations to the Pinnyfamily for their great success in winning thecarcase Championship at Smithfield Showwith a hogget lamb sired by StrathislaJohnnie, - firmly putting the continentals intheir place!

Flock CompetitionOur judge this year was Robin Irwin, whotogether with Emma, kindly gave up severaldays to tour the flocks of the Midlands &East Anglia. There was a good entry of 11flocks & Robin said he saw good sheep atevery farm. Thanks are due to everyone whotook the trouble to enter and to Manor FarmFeeds for their continued sponsorship.

Results:

Champion Flock: Liz Needham - Norman Flock

Reserve Champion Flock: Tom Cox - Tomcroft Flock

Best Stock Ram: STRATHISLA SEA EAGLE - Chris Partridge & Liz Needham

Reserve Stock Ram: STOCKTON JOINT VENTURE - Tom Cox

Best Ram Lamb: ROOKERY LAMB - Tom Cox

Reserve Ram Lamb: KINGS LAMB - Liz Needham

Best Ewe Lambs: TOMCROFT - Tom Cox

Reserve Ewe Lambs: NORMAN - Liz Needham

Best New Flock: HOLLYGROVE - Annie O’Rourke

Small Flock: 1st Liz Needham - Norman Flock2nd Annie O’Rourke - Hollygrove Flock

Medium Flock:1st: Richard Phizacklea

- Nomansheath Flock2nd: Ray & Fiona Woolway

- Woolways Flock3rd: Dawn McMahon - Purleychase FlockHighly Commended:

Matthew Prince - Stonedge Flock

Large Flock:1st Tom Cox - Tomcroft Flock2nd John Hallam & Sheila Eggleston

- Seagrave Flock3rd Darrel & Gail Jeffries - Dargale Flock3rd John & Mrs. Gould - Rychmae FlockHighly Commended:

Chris Partridge - Kersey Flock

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It was a great honour and surprise to havewon the Branch flock competition this year.Until one is actually in this position it isdifficult to realise the amount of work andalso stress, that is involved in putting on aview day! However on the day it was greatto see some 70 members and friends descendon Belvoir. The sheep were mostly sound,there was enough food to go round and thesun shone! I hope everyone enjoyedthemselves and I certainly slept that nightfor the first time in a fortnight!

A.G.M. The branch AGM followed the view day. Thecommittee and officers are remainingunchanged. Our Council representativeSteve Buckley has retired, to be replaced byGeoff Biddulph at the Society AGM. Manythanks are due to Steve (and Louise!) for soably representing us for the past few years.

Liz Needham & Robin Irwin with flock ewes


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The Northern Counties marked our Society’s125th Anniversary by sponsoring commercialprime lamb classes within our region. Ourregion stretches from the Scottish bordersto Lincolnshire and consists of six counties.We tried to involve markets from eachcounty, these were; Longtown, Hexham,Darlington, Gisburn, Bentham and Thirsk.Each market was given £100 for prizes, themarkets advertised the events accordinglythroughout the year, and each venue waswell supported. Hopefully the Suffolk breedbenefited from this exercise.

North SheepThe biannual event of North Sheep tookplace in early June at West Nubbock Farm,Hexham. The new Society stand was on itssecond outing and really was a vastimprovement on the previous one. The standwas well received by the many visitors andthe sheep were kindly supplied by John &David Longlands from Tone Hall, also fromKeith Denby. Many favourable commentswere heard about our Scotch Blackface xSuffolk, with a Suffolk sired lamb at foot, theconformation of which was tremendous.

Show SuccessesThe Highland Show proved a tremendoussuccess for one of our show stalwarts –Sandy Fraser. After many years of showingSandy came up trumps with a tremendousewe lamb sired by Cairness Just Lucky thatwas awarded breed Champion, 3rd in theinterbreed singles and teaming up withRobbie Wilson’s ram lamb was awarded theinterbreed pairs – well done Sandy.

Our area flag ship show the Great Yorkshire

was judged by our own Robert Percival ofthe Ghyllbank Flock. Robert awarded boththe Champion & Reserve to the Lilburn &Roseden flocks with a shearling ram andshearling ewe respectively. The shearlingewe then went on to be reserve female ofthe terminal sired breeds.

Area SaleOur area sale went from strength to strength,an increased entry and an increased average.(See Sales Section).

Flock CompetitionThis year was judged by Chris Holmes of theRookery flock. Results were as follows:-

Large Flock1st Geoff Riby - Stonehills Flock2nd Robert Percival - Ghyllbank Flock

Medium Flock1st Darren & Brian Jones -

Thurston Flock

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Scott Brown in action. Champion on the left fromGordon Troup, Reserve on the right from Pat Machray


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Small Flock:1st - Jimmy & Anne Irving - Glenreiver Flock2nd - Ian Graham - Redcat Flock

Best Stock Ram: Robert Percival - Monkton Logic

Reserve Stock Ram:Jimmy & Anne Irving -Solwaybank Secret Weapon

Best Ewe Lambs:Glynis & Jane Soulsby -Williamsgill

Reserve Ewe Lambs:Darren & Brian Jones - Thurston

Champion FlockDarren & Brian Jones - Thurston Flock

Reserve Champion Flock:Jimmy & Anne Irving - Glenreiver Flock

Dispersal SalesWe have seen the dispersals of both theNorthtyne flock from Don Robertson and theBrightonhouse flock belonging to G & A Fort.

Northtyne averages – 33 ewes £717.82, 15 shearling gimmers£1,042.30, 20 ewe lambs £647.33, 1 stockram £3,990.00, 12 lamb rams £1,172.50.

Brightonhouse averages - 41 Flock Ewes £557.52; 20 Gimmers £647.33;32 Ewe Lambs £488.25; 2 Stock Rams£971.25.

A.G.M.The AGM was brought forward to earlyOctober and our guest speaker was MichaelWalton Snr of the Lilburn and Roseden flock.Michael spoke of his life and times workingwith Suffolk sheep, both as breeder andauctioneer.

At the AGM Keith Denby stood down aschairman and Glynis Soulsby has taken upthis position.

To end on a sad note we were all saddenedby the passing of Jack Bulmer. Jack Bulmerwas without doubt one of the greatestshowmen of his generation. He helpedpromote the fleshing attributes of theSuffolk at many national prime stock shows.

Trophy presented by Glynis Soulsby our Chairperson

Darren & Brian Jones - Thurston Flock


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Royal Highland Show (For full results and pictures please refer to Shows)A superb turnout of stock and increasednumbers resulted in a very busy ringside thisyear at Ingliston. Judging this year was inthe hands of Mr Kenny Mair who selectedhis Champion from an exceptionally strongewe lamb class. Exhibited by Sandy Fraserof the Hazeltree flock, this tremendousyoung animal was sired by Cairness JustLucky. Reserve was taken by Robbie Wilsonwith a ram lamb. The much admiredChampion and Reserve then went on to takethe Overall Sheep Interbreed pairs, well doneto Sandy and Robbie on this fantasticachievement and also to all of the exhibitorswho took the time to present their stock allequally contributing to a great “shopwindow” for the Suffolk breed!

Junior Stock JudgingThe Junior Stock Judging this year proved aspopular as ever with over 50 participants!Our master judge this year was Pat Machrayfrom the Middlemuir flock. Results were asfollows:

Up to 21 Years: 1st P O’Keeffe2nd L Reid3rd J Reid

Team of Three up to 21 Years:1st R Wilson, M Priestly, R Sangster2nd K Mair, S Mair, S Chapman

Over 21 Years:1st R Wilkie2nd G Soulsby3rd R Machray

Team of Three over 21 Years:1st A Priestly, N Priestly, N Tait2nd L Buckley, S Buckley, J Key3rd J Young, M Stuart, G Stuart

Overall Team of Three:A Priestly, N Priestly, N Tait

Thank you to all who took part and well doneto all the prize winners, also to UnitedAuctions for their generous sponsorship andto all the Scorers, Stewards and of courseour Master Judge. We look forward to seeingyou all again at this very sociable event!

Northern Area Branch Show & Sale (Stirling) (For full results and pictures please refer to Sales)2011 saw the sale venue change fromIngliston to United Auctions Stirling, atremendous sale was had with a new breedrecord of 90,000gns being set by SouthernIrish breeder Dan Tynan. The newlyestablished Ardlea flock managed by PatGreaney sold a Cairness Liam son to MyfyrEvans, Rhaeadr flock for the magnificent sumof 90,000gns. Overall 160 lambs were soldto average £2,225.43 (87% clearance). JudgeChris Holmes also chose his Champion fromthe Ardlea pen and his Reserve from theBirness pen which later sold for 5,000gns.

Young Handlers SectionThe Duncan Gill memorial trophy was thisyear awarded to Archie Mair, well done toall who took part we hope to see allenthusiastic young breeders out in forceagain next year!

AGMAt the annual AGM Kevin Proctor remainedin the Chair for another year with Melvin

Northern Area (Scotland) Branch

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Thursday 6th September: Principal Ewe Lamb Sale, includes SuffolkCross Scotch Half Bred & Suffolk CrossScotch & Cheviot Mule Ewe Lambs

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Stuart as Vice Chairman. David Walker hadconcluded his term on committee; twovacancies were filled by Judith Barbour andWilliam Fleming, whom we welcome to thebranch committee.

KelsoTop price in the ram lamb section this yearwas exhibited by Iain and Judith Barbourwho sold their lamb for £5,000 to G Killileaand J Rooney. Overall trade for the breedwas most encouraging with 455 registeredshearlings selling to average £712.99 and280 lambs to average £587.57.

National Flock CompetitionNorthern Area breeders took this year’scompetition by storm winning both theChampion and Reserve tickets. RobbieWilson (Strathisla flock) was the overallwinner and Pat Machray (Middlemuir flock)

was reserve overall. Well done a greatachievement!

Sandyknowe FlockCongratulations to the Stewart family forcollecting the Johnston Carmichael trophyfor contribution to the Scottish sheepindustry at the Winter Fair. Also to the flockfor picking up the Reserve NativeChampionship at Smithfield, a superbachievement well done!

2011 has been a great year for the Suffolkwith many sales throughout the countrywitnessing high clearance rates andimproved averages, I wish all breeders asuccessful 2012 and look forward to seeingyou at the various events with the first onebeing Scotsheep on 6th June at DumfriesHouse.


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NORTHERN Ireland Branch members enjoyedanother hugely successful season with localbreeders making their mark on home soil andthe UK mainland. A number of membersfeatured prominently at sales outside theBranch’s jurisdiction while Donrho flockowner Packie Donnelly received Certificatesof Merit in the UK National Flockcompetition.

On the home front, it was anotherencouraging season which was underpinnedby a buoyant commercial trade. Prices acrossthe board showed an upward trend whilecompetition in the show ring was as fierceas it has ever been.

Renowned Lakeview breeder Gary Beacomclaimed the top accolades at Balmoral andin the Northern Ireland Championships whileAlfred and Norman Robinson presented theSupreme Champion at the Premier show andsale in Ballymena.

The season’s activities got under way withleading Cookstown breeder Keith McAdoo

scooping the top honour at the Branch’sspring lamb competition which was held inconjunction with Ballymena Livestock Mart.

The competition, sponsored by Choice CutsButchers and Janssen Animal Health,attracted an entry of 23 pens with KeithMcAdoo’s Champion pen of three fetchingthe top price of £144 with commercial classwinner, E Denver Randalstown receiving£124 for 22.5kg.

In May the focus turned to the Royal UlsterAgricultural Show in Balmoral where themajor winners were carved up be theLakeview and Burnview flocks of GaryBeacom and William and Stephanie Taitrespectively.

The Beacom stable walked off with the tophonour when his eye-catching gimmer ewe,bred by the 10,500 euro Garryhinch Empire,emerged victorious after an afternoon ofstiff competition in the Suffolk classes.

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Trevor Robinson with the supreme champion at asuccessful shearling sale held in Ballymena

An outstanding ewe presented by Gary Beacom,Lakeview, was selected RUAS Supreme Champion

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All told it was a stellar outing for theFermanagh breeder who also topped thepodium in the ewe lamb and group of threesections.

Also recording an impressive hat-trick wasthe Tait camp, who secured the first placerosettes in the aged ram, shearling ram andpairs categories, although it was LesterAiken’s winning ram lamb that claimed theReserve Championship behind Beacom.

The Lakeview flock had laid down an earlymarker for the season and barely sevenweeks later the outstanding Empire shearlingcompleted a unique double to become theSupreme champion at Omagh Show.

The exceptional gimmer scooped the topaccolade in the Northern Bank sponsoredNorthern Ireland Championships beforegoing on to fly the Suffolk flag withdistinction in claiming the LW SurphlisChampion Interbreed of Show honour.Interbreed success just didn’t end there withWilliam and Stephanie Tait crownedChampions in the group of three class.

From Omagh it was on to Ballymena for theUlster Bank Premier Show and Sale wherebreeders from the opposite end of theprovince raised the bar in both show and salering.

Not for the first time it was the Benraftonflock owners Alfred and Norman Robinson,Downpatrick whose exceptional JubileeJethro bred ram lamb caught the eye ofjudge Steve Buckley to claim the SupremeChampionship, ahead of Newtownabbey’sfinest Alastair Gault.

In the sale arena it was Gault’s Cairness NewApproach bred ram lamb that caught theimagination of the ringside bidders beforebeing knocked down at 2,300gns. All thingsconsidered the Premier event had proved ahuge success with a 95 per cent clearancerate and 100 lambs selling to an impressiveaverage of 832gns.

Earlier in the evening there was a refreshinglook to the major prizewinners, with LesterAiken claiming first and second in theshearling class, Chairman Anthony Pattonsecuring the Novice Cup while Gault toppedthe honours in the group of three category.

The young handlers competition was fiercely contested at the Northern Ireland Championships in Omagh

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And while there is little room for sentimentin pedigree sheep breeding there is littledoubt that Scarvaghern flock owner HunterStewart would have felt a sense of pride atwinning the RH Stewart Memorial Cup thathad been presented to the NI Branch inmemory of his late father for the pick of theSignet Recorded lambs.

The Premier sale was the first of three to beheld at Co Antrim venue with further salesheld at Dungannon, Omagh, Newtown-stewart, Rathfriland, Killeter and Swatraghbefore the Branch returned to Ballymena forthe annual ewe show and sale.

In keeping with an encouraging seasonbreeders from both sides of the Irish Seaseemed prepared to splash the cash withAlfred and Norman Robinson being paid anew NI Branch sale record of 4,400gns for aStrathisla Speedson daughter.

Alastair Gault was also very much in themoney after his Cairness New Approachdaughter fetched 3,100gns. TheNewtownabbey man had the highest overallaverage of £1,344 while the Benrafton flockowners were the biggest vendors of thenight, selling 13 lots for an average of £1,193.

Other notable highlights of the seasonincluded Stephanie and William Tait makingit six of the best by winning the NI Flockcompetition although by no means did theyget it all their own way with Macosquinbreeder Denis Taylor, winning the under-30ewe category to come a close second in theoverall standings.

In the UK flock competition, Co Antrimbreeder Packie Donnelly flew the Branch flagwith distinction by receiving Certificates ofMerit in the 31-60 ewes and ewe lambscategories.

Three generations of the Robinson family have their hands full at the NI Branch's 125th anniversary awards evening

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2011 has been another great year for thebranch and its members. The dry spring andlate grass growth made keeping lambs goingfor early shows a real challenge whichbecame easier following the June rains.

Members again did the breed proud in theshow ring with more and more memberspresenting sheep, with Suffolks frequentlyhaving the best turn out of entries. At theSouth of England Show, Matt Legge‘sshearling ewe collected the Reserve SupremeChampionship and Diana Lindon picked upthe Queen’s Cup for the Interbreed GroupChampionship.

Matt’s ewe went on to win the InterbreedChampionship at the Hampshire and NewForest show (Matt’s third year in a rowpicking up this one), the commercial breedChampion at Romsey and was also part ofhis group of three, winning the InterbreedGroup Championship at the Hampshire andNew Forest.

The younghandlerclass atHampshireand NewForestshow wasjudged byKirstyAllsop (asfeaturedon herrecent TVseriesKirstiesHandmade Home). The class was won byJosh Early who was showing a ram lamb forPaddy Margham’s Pallance flock.

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Diana Lindon’s ewe, at Cranleigh Show where shewas Supreme interbreed champion

Matt Legge gimmer, picking up the interbreed title at Hampshire and New Forest Show

Matt Legge group of three winning the interbreedgroup of three at Hampshire & New Forest Show

Josh Early with Kirsty Allsop

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Cranleigh Show also saw Suffolks in the topspot, with Diana’s ewe lamb picking up theSupreme Championship.

Away from the show ring, memberscontinued to make use of the newpromotional materials supplied by theSociety by attending the Sheep dog trials,with some strong rams to tempt newmembers and commercial buyers to thebreed.

Members reported a keen early interest frombuyers looking for rams off the farm. Ourbranch sale, at the Dolphin Sheep Fair, sawa tremendous trade with Diana Lindon’s presale Champion realising the day’s top call of£950 and a good number over £600. Ourthanks go to David Harriot for judging therams prior to the sale.

David Rossiter made the journey around ourarea to judge this year’s flock competition.We can boast the highest participation ofany branch, with half our members takingpart, and David was pleased with what hefound. Diana finished off a great year for herWymbleton Flock, picking up the OverallChampionship, with Paddy Margham takingthe reserve spot, having been judged the bestsmall flock too.

Another notable win in the flock competitionwas in the Champion stock ram class.Shipreed Captain took this class for TomasBlunt. This is the third time this ram has wonthe Championship, each time in a differentflock.

Having seen some of our members’ sheeppurchases this year, I very much look forwardto seeing what the 2012 lamb crop brings.

Diana Lindon’s ram was the Champion from the Dolphin Sale

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2011 followed in a similar pattern as 2010.Prices were good and clearance was high;breeders were happy and the trend toreturning to Sheep Farming in Ireland is trulyon the increase.

When the Hall of Fame awards took placeon 2nd May this year’s nominee was JohnJoe Mitchell; no one envisaged that fewshort months later he would be laid to rest.We now live on in the love that shone in hiseyes.

The National Championships were held onthe 5th June at Kilkenny Mart in conjunctionwith the International Sheep ShearingCompetition. On behalf of the Branch I wishto extend a sincere word of thanks to ourCommittee member John Donoghue whoworked tirelessly to ensure that all was inorder on the day. Thanks also to Pat Greaneyour judge and to Greenvale Animal Feeds fortheir continued sponsorship.

The South of Ireland Branch celebrated theSociety’s 125th Anniversary at their Showand Sale which was held at Roscrea Mart onthe 5th and 6th of August. MartinButler, Killeen Road, Dunshaughlin, Co.Meath produced the Supreme Champion.This Ram lamb by Cairness New Approachwon the Novice & Open Ram lamb classesand was Male Champion. Judge CharlieProctor purchased him for €5,000gns. Thereserve Champion was bred by WJ&R Wilsonfrom Shannagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal. Thisson of Strathisla Stoner was purchased bywell-known Co. Tyrone breeders S&W Taitfor the top price of €11,000gns. The 2ndhighest price of €10,000gns was achieved

by breeder Dan Tynan for a ram lamb byCairness Liam purchased by James Douglasof Aberdeenshire. This lamb is a twin brotherto the £90,000gns lamb sold at Stirling.Thanks to Connolly Redmills who continuedto sponsor our sale with feed vouchers

The night was finished off with thepresentation of prizes, barbeque, music anddancing to mark the 125th Anniversary. Thiswas held in a traditional barn at RoscreaMart. The vendors enjoyed their food in ajovial atmosphere while sitting on strawbales.

The National Ploughing Championships wereheld at Athy. This year the Branch ran a rafflefor a ram lamb purchased from EamonnDuffy at Roscrea. This lamb attracted a lotof interest and was a great display of thecommercial strengths of the Suffolk breed.Thanks to Eamonn for turning out the lambin excellent condition. Niall Walsh and GregRossiter sourced the remainder of the sheepon our stand and as always, the Suffolksstand was one of the best sheep displays.This can only be achieved by team spirit andthe solidarity of the members that erected,operated and dismantled the stand.

On a personal note, I wish to say a verysincere word of thanks to my fellow breedersand members of the South of Ireland Branchthat assisted me during John Joe’s illness, asI was unable to attend a number of events.

Anne Mitchell

South of Ireland Branch

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Interclub Stock Judging CompetitionThe Western Area Branch organised aninterclub stock judging competition this yearwhich was held at the Three Counties Showat Malvern. The competition attracted teamsfrom a number of clubs with judging takingplace in the show rings. The master judgewas Sally Holmes. The winning team againthis year came from the Gloucester Club.

Western Club Show & SaleThe Western Club Show & Sale at the NSARam Sale, Builth Wells saw judge Viv Samuelaward the Championship to one of the firstprize Pair of Ram Lambs shown by MikeDavies & Sons, Brecon. The lamb went onto sell at 550gns to D Morgan, Talybont,Aberystwyth.

The top price however went to a PerrinpitKernel sired ram lamb from breeders A EWeaver & Son, selling at 1,200gns, the lambwas taken by Messrs Reynolds & Lawrence,Letterston, Haverfordwest. The outstandingPerrinpit pen also produced a 1,000gns bidfor another Kernel son and 1st prize recordedentry selling to D Farr, Rowlestone andanother at 900gns taken by M Davies & Sons,Brecon.

Mr & Mrs Jack Pryce, Meifod took the 1stprize Open & Reserve Champion with aBirness Buckaroo sired entry which sold at1,100gns to F & J Turner, Gilwern, Aber-gavenny.

The Shearling Ram Class was won by anentry from T C & C A Harding, Nuneaton, andsold at 950gns to I White, Crediton, Devon.

NSA Late Sale Builth Wells, Show Classes Show Classes were run again this year, withclasses for a single shearling ram & singleram, and pens of up to 9 rams & pens of 10rams & over. The Judge Mr Myfyr Evansawarded the prizes as follows:

Single Shearling Ram1st Lot 928- D Harvey, Builth Wells,

Powys2nd Lot 989 - S P Davies, Bucknell, Shrops3rd Lot 1066 - Serpentine Bloodstock,

Dullingham, Cambs4th Lot 840 - S Pierce, Almondsbury,

Bristol

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Overall Champion from M Davies & Sons Reserve Champion from Jack Pryce

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Single Ram Lamb1st Lot 828 - M Davies & Sons,

Llangorse, Powys2nd Lot 1030 -C Harding, Nuneaton,

Warwickshire3rd Lot 975 - P Fletcher, Kidderminster,

Worcs4th Lot1062 - D Jones, Aberystwyth,

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Pen Of Up To 9 Rams S P Davies, Bucknell, Shrops

Pen Of 10 Rams & OverR B & G M Morgan, Usk, Mon

Western Area Branch Flock Competition 2011 Following the recent Branch FlockCompetition, there were a total of eightFlocks entered, and the awards from Judge,Mr Steven Buckley are as follows:

Class 1 - Flocks of 30 ewes & under1st P Smith, Peghouse Farm,

Broadwas On Teme, Worcs2nd M Gatehouse, Woodhouse Farm,

Pound Green, Bewdley, Worcs.3rd E Noblett, The Croft,

Pontyfenni, Whitland, Carms 4th W S Richards,

9 Great Oak, Raglan, Mon.

Class 2 – Flocks of 31 – 60 ewes1st S P Davies, Jay Barns Farm,

Bedstone, Bucknell, Shrops 2nd J Pryce, Prenafal,

Trefnanney, Meifod, Powys

Class 3 – Flocks of 61 ewes & over1st H Derryman, Mount Pleasant Farm,

Stockland, Honiton, Devon.2nd Seafield Pedigrees, Seafield Lane,

Beoley, Redditch, Worcs.

The ‘O.P. Williams’ Perpetual Challenge CupFor The Champion FlockWinner: S P Davies, Jay Barns Farm,

Bedstone, Bucknell, ShropsReserve: J Pryce, Prenafal, Trefnanney,

Meifod, Powys

The ‘VEDW’ Perpetual Challenge Cup For TheBest Ewe Lambs1st J Pryce, Prenafal,

Trefnanney, Meifod, Powys2nd S P Davies, Jay Barns Farm,

Bedstone, Bucknell, Shrops3rd H Derryman, Mount Pleasant Farm,

Stockland, Honiton, Devon.

The ‘J. Straker, Chadwick & Sons’ PerpetualChallenge Cup For The Best Stock Ram (With Progeny On The Ground)1st BIRNESS POPSTAR (94876) –

J Pryce2nd RHAEADR EVANS (95358) –

Seafield Pedigrees3rd YARCOMBE LEADER (94248) –

H Derryman

The View Day was held at Jay Barns Farm,Bedstone, Bucknell on Sunday 13thNovember, by kind invitation of Stuart Davies& Family, where it was encouraging to see agood crowd of members present and thesheep looked impressive and worthy winners.

Stuart Davies Family Flock Competition Winners

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The Branch AGM was also held at the ViewDay. Roger Morgan, Chairman for the lasttwo years was thanked for all of his hardwork and Helen Davies was thenunanimously elected as Chairman, with MrPaul Fletcher as Vice.

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ECO automatic lamb feeders from ForsterTechnik made their first appearance in NI atthe Winter Farm in Balmoral.

These affordable, efficient and time savinglamb feeders were launched by the Volacteam on their ground floor stand in the King’sHall.

“Farmers in the U.K. and Ireland arealready very familiar with the popular ForsterTechnik range of calf feeders from which theEco automatic lamb feeder has beendeveloped,” explained Volac NI businessdevelopment manager Alistair Sampson.

“Thus this is proven technology put to anew use for those with sheep at that time of

the year when every farmer in the landbattles to cope with their work load.

“Invest in an automatic lamb feeder fromVolac and your return is saved time and savedlambs as feeding orphan lambs is made somuch simpler.

“With this Eco feeder from Volac Lambshave easy access 24 hours a day to freshlymixed milk powder held at a constanttemperature. Thus they can drink smallamounts often just as from the ewe to helpavoid gorging and stomach upsets.”

Continuing Alistair Sampson noted thatthis German manufactured automatic lambfeeder can feed 20 to 30 lambs per feeding

station. “Though most flock owners mightonly need two or at most three feedingstations the Forster Technik Eco feeder isavailable in models large enough to handleeight feeding stations capable of feeding, intotal, 250 lambs!”

The Eco lamb feeder comes complete witha semi-automatic mixer cleaning system andheight adjustable front plates for easyvariation of teat position as lambs grow taller.Above all the latest in feeding technologycomes with that great Volac reputation forquality products supported by Volac’s famous24.7 support service from specialisttechnicians.

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The Border Club has enjoyed a good year,holding a successful club show and manymembers enjoying successes at shows andsales throughout the year.

The Denby’s Carnforth flock enjoyed earlysuccess winning Reserve Male Champion atthe Northumberland show with their tuplamb and then following that with theChampionship at our club show, this timewinning with their homebred gimmer bySitlow Senator. The show had some goodclasses and was judged by Ian Park.

At the Highland Show in June, ThomasDarling’s Howeburn flock won the ReserveMale Championship with a tup lamb bySitlow Centurion.

The Lilburn Flock brought out by MichaelWalton won the shearling tup and ewe lambclasses at Northumberland show, going onto be Breed Champion with the shearling.Lilburn followed this up at the Great

Yorkshire Show winning shearling ram andshearling ewe classes again with theshearling ram taking the breedChampionship.

The Park family of the Drinkstone flock wonthe “Future Farmer of the Year” award andhosted a successful open day.

At a very well attended Kelso show JohnCampbell of Thrunton won Breed Championwith his shearling ram. The ram went on tobe part of John’s excellent pen at the Kelsoram sale which achieved an average of1045.86 for 29 sold.

Many other members achieved great resultsat local shows and then at the ram sales atthe end of the year, here’s hoping forcontinued success in 2012.

Finally the club would like to thank retiringsecretary Kathy Dwyer for all her help andwelcome new recruit Hannah Wilson!

Border Suffolk Club

Denby’s Club Show Champion

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The AGM was held in early March atHollandbush Golf Club, Lesmahagow. Itstarted with a most enjoyable buffet supperfollowed by our guest speaker Mr DavidTelfer. The AGM saw William Lennox(Netherholm) become the Chairman andJohn Christie (West Carse) accept theposition of Vice-Chairman. Mary Gilmourretired from her post of Secretary after 19years of service to the Club. Mary waspresented with a Border Fine Art and flowers.

Champion FlockPaula and David Reid’s Conchar flock whichwon the 2010 flock competition hosted aview day in early June 2011. A buffet lunchwas provided for club members followed byour usual stock judging competition. Motherand son Jill and Andrew Tooze won theLadies and Gents stock judging with JennaReid winning the juniors. Sincere thanks toall who played their part in the success ofthis day.

Club ShowThe show was held in Lanark Market in Juneand our judge was Michael Walton (Junior).Hazel Martindale’s first prize ram lambreigned Supreme with Reserve Championbeing awarded to Andrew Tooze with his firstprize ewe lamb. Best opposite sex to theChampion was also awarded to AndrewTooze and Peter McFadzean’s lamb won BestGigot.

Prime Lamb Competitions

Stirling Market (Caledonian Marts)Champion: J Raeside, Linnhead Farm,

Uplawmoor, Glasgow

Reserve: R McFarlane, West Locropt,Bridge of Allan

Lanark Market (Lawrie and Symington Ltd)Champion: A Gray and Son, Langside,

Kirkfieldbank, Lanark.Reserve: A Gray and Son, Langside.

Stirling Market (United Auctions)Champion: I Reid, South Park, Culdees,

Muthill, PerthReserve: Ross Farms, Wester Middleton,

Gorebridge

Northern Area - Stirling SaleA special mention for club member DavidGilmour (Broomknowes) who won the newCommercial Lamb class with his ram lambwhich went on to sell for 5,000gns. Welldone David.

Kelso Ram SalesAnother member hit the top price at Kelso.Iain Barbour (Solwaybank) sold a ram lambby Rhaeadr Rastafari for 5,000gns. Well doneIain.

Club Show And Sale Lanark MarketJudge Callum Wight, Coulterhaugh Farm,Coulter, placed the 1st prize Ram Lamb fromJ Frame (Craigthornhill) Champion and 1stprize Shearling from Helen Goldie(Harpercroft) Reserve Champion.

The Hamish Stoddart Shield for the highestaverage in the lambs was awarded to J Frame(Craigthornhill) selling 5 lambs to average£426.

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Flock CompetitionThis years judge was Arnold Park(Drinkstone). Unfortunately only 5 flocksentered mainly due to the weatherconditions. Awards were presented to thefollowing after a Dinner held in theHollandbush Golf Club, Lesmahagow.

Small Flock1st W Lennox (Netherholm)2nd W Haining (High Drum)

Medium Flock1st T Fitzsimons (Sunnyhill)2nd E Wilkie (Islay)

Large Flock1st H Martindale (Landale)

Ewe Lamb Class1st H Martindale2nd T Fitzsimon3rd W Haining

Evandale Trophy for Best 5 Ewe Lambs(from small and medium)T Fitzsimon

Best Stud RamLandale Black Magic - H Martindale

The Show Points Trophy was won by Iain andJudith Barbour with a total of 56 points.Joint Reserve was Elaine Wilkie and DavidGilmour with 30 points. A big“Congratulations” to the Barbour family asthis is the 10th year in succession they havewon the Show Points Competition. It is afabulous achievement and a big “Well Done”must go to the Barbour family.

Many thanks to all who have helped andsupported the Club in 2011.

Flock Competition Winners

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Flock VisitsThe club events started on Sunday 8th Maywith an invitation to view the Safaddan flockby kind invitation of Mike Davies and family.Some 15 members made the short trip toBreconshire to view the 2011 lamb crop; anumber of which contributed to anothersuccessful year for the Safaddan flock bothon the show and sale circuit.

On Sunday the 26th June Dyfed memberswere invited to view the prize-winningFrongoy flock owned by Dafydd Jones andfamily. The flock was successful in winningthe Champion overall flock in the Dyfed flockcompetition the previous autumn judged byMr Derek Farr being placed as winners of theBest Large Flock, the Best Yearling ewes andthe Best Ewe lamb classes. The Dyfed clubwould like to thank both host farms for thewarm welcome received during the visits.

Club Show and SaleThe club show and sale was held on Fridaythe 23rd of September at Llanybydderlivestock market. Judge for the evening wasMr Glyn Lewis, Wigfa, Pontardawe whoawarded the overall Champion for theevening to a ram lamb put forward by MrDeian Thomas, Tir-Pentre, Babel. The lamb,pictured, went on to sell for £420gns. Reservechampion was awarded to Darren and AnneCallan for a shearling ram.

Welsh Winter FairThe first and third prized pair of Suffolklambs at this year’s Welsh Winter were bredby club members Glyn and Amanda Lewis ofthe Wigfa Flock, Pontardawe and exhibitedby IT Davies and Son, Brecon. The second

place lambs were bred by Mr Ernie Lewis,Lonarth Flock and exhibited by the 2010winners Gwyn Davies and Lynda Western.The third prized pair went on to sell for£320gns to BG Goodall, Glantywarch, Babel.

Flock CompetitionThis year’s flock competition was kindlyjudged by Mr Russell Jones of Robleston Hall,Camrose. The results of this year’scompetition are listed below.

Class 1 ‘The Cennen Cup’ for the Best Novice Flock1st Christine Vaughan ‘Preseli-Hill’(PLH)2nd Diane Lockley.

Class 2 ‘The Mr & Mrs E Hughes Cup’ for the Best Small Flock1st Christine Vaughan ‘Preseli-Hill’ (PLH)2nd Ifan Morgan ‘Cardi’ (DSN)3rd Diane Lockley

Class 3 ‘The Mr & Mrs J Williams Cup’ for the Best Large Flock.1st Dafydd Jones ‘Frongoy’ (NAT)2nd Mr & Mrs John Griffiths ‘Tir’ (BAX)3rd Huw Thomas ‘Penygarn’ (NKC)

Dyfed Club

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Champion Flock Mr Dafydd Jones.

Reserve Champion Flock Mr & Mrs John Griffiths.

Class 4 – Best Yearling Ewes.1st Dafydd Jones.2nd Ifan Morgan.3rd Mr & Mrs John Griffiths.

Class 5 – Best Ewe Lambs.1st Dafydd Jones.2nd Mr & Mrs John Griffiths.3rd Huw Thomas

Class 6 – Best Stock Ram1st Dafydd Jones ‘Frongoy Golden Boy’2nd Dafydd Jones ‘Stockton Barbarian’3rd Huw Thomas ‘Rookery Red Rum’

AGM & DinnerTwenty three members were present for theAnnual General Meeting and dinner held atthe Roadhouse Restaurant in Whitland onSaturday 17th December 2011. All officialswere re-elected for another year andpreferences for club events for theforthcoming year were discussed. The DyfedClub would like to extend their thanks to allcustomers who purchased Suffolk breedingstock and supported the club and theiractivities in 2011.

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The year began with the March meeting atwhich we had a talk from Constable Black,PSNI, on the law of the road. We were alsowell informed about the trailer licencerequirements by Wendy McRoberts,Banbridge. It was an informative andenjoyable evening.

Next on the calendar was the East DownChampionships, once again kindly sponsoredby John Thompson and Sons. There was afair attendance of club members at theSaintfield Show venue and Mr Alistair Gaultwas the judge for the day. After deliberatingin the many classes Alistair awarded an agedewe from the Smiddiehill flock of WilliamMontgomery the female Championship, theReserve ribbons went to a superb ewe lambfrom the Carrowmoney flock of AnthonyPatton. The male Championship went to aram lamb from the Limestone flockbelonging to Mark Priestley, and Reservewent to Brian Dickson also with a ram lamb.The award for show team of the year wentto the Limestone flock. Well done to all whoexhibited, it is good to see, especially for thespectators, who may just be the futurecustomers.

The flock competition was the next eventand this year was kindly judged by MartinButler. Martin travelled around the flocks inone day and was impressed by the qualityof sheep put before him. The Champion flockwas awarded to Mark Priestley, Limestoneand the Reserve Champion flock was theSmiddiehill flock of William Montgomery.The category for the stock ram was won byMark Priestley’s shearling ram, Rhaeadr Rockof Gibraltar and the pen of ewe lambs wasalso awarded to Mark.

The next highlight of the club year was thetrip to Shrewsbury. The members had anearly start flying out from Dublin toBirmingham but enjoyed the experience ofattending the National Suffolk sale.

The annual show and sale was the next eventand it seen a superb turn out of sheep, boththe prices in the sale ring and the quality ofthe lots rose largely since last year. With anear clearance the sale was hailed as a greatsuccess. Mr John McKay was the judge forthe evening and faced large numbers in eachclass. He awarded the Champion to a ramlamb exhibited by Des McGarry and theReserve went to another ram lamb this timefrom Patrick McVerry. The ram class was wonby a shearling from Philip Savage and thepair of lambs was awarded to AnthonyPatton. The gigot class was scooped byWilliam Montgomery with a ram lamb. Thisyear, the first in a long time seen femalespresent at the sale and the ewe lamb classwas won by a lamb from Melvyn Dormanwith Cameron Magowan winning theshearling ewe class. We are once againindebted to the Ulster Bank for theircontinued support and sponsorship of thisevent.

Throughout the year there have been clubmembers who have had some celebrationsof their own; we would like to congratulateGareth Tumelty on the birth of his daughterand to Mark Herron on the occasion of hiswedding. Unfortunately in October the clublost a valued member, Alec Linden. SadlyAlec passed away and we offer oursympathies to the Linden family and ourthoughts and prayers are with them.

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Once again we had our annual dinner andawards night in the La Mon Hotel, a greatevening was enjoyed by all. The awards werekindly presented by Mrs Naomi Patton andwith the numbers increasing year by year itis becoming one of the more popular clubevents.

The East Down Club passed a new ruling atthe 2011 AGM, thus being that the club willbe opened up to all members in CountyDown and to all members in County Armagh.If you are interested in joining the East DownSuffolk Club please do not hesitate tocontact the Chairman, Philip Savage, or theSecretary to obtain details.

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Inter-Club QuizThe annual inter-club quiz was as ever wellsupported by members of the club; howeverdespite our best efforts we could not stopthe Southdown club from winning thecoveted trophy. More brains next yearplease!

Carcass CompetitionIn what is becoming a fixture in the club’scalendar the carcass competition took placeby kind permission of CC Byford on 11th April2011. 9 breeders presented a total of 24lambs for slaughter; these were then judgedin four classes. Two days later membersgathered to view the carcasses and bepresented with prizes by the judge Mr PaulHumphreys.

Pure bred Suffolk lambs Heavy class 19kg & over 1st Mr WMA James, Ashbocking FlockLight class under 19 kg 1st Mr & Mrs C Byford, Kirkmead Flock

Crossbred lambs sired by a Suffolk ramHeavy class 19kg & over1st RJ WoolwayLight class under 19kg 1st RJ Woolway

Champion Carcass:Heavy pure Suffolk lamb from Mr WMA James, Ashbocking Flock

Reserve Champion Carcass:Second prize heavy pure Suffolk lamb fromG & E Beddie, Breckland Flock

Many thanks to all concerned especially ourgenerous sponsor Chris Meekins

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ESSC Members viewing the winning carcasses at the 2011 competition

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VisitThe decision to hold our summer farm visiton a weekday evening proved to be a popularone. Over 30 members turned out to beshown the various livestock interests ofRichard and Sue Evans of West Harling nearThetford. Stock on this extensive organicsystem, run on very light land and include400 Lleyn ewes, 100 Wiltshire Horns andsome Hebrideans as well as a herd ofStabiliser cattle. The Evan’s enthusiasm fortheir stock and keenness to embracetechnology in the interests of breedimprovement and running a successfulbusiness were a lesson to us all.

ShowsAt the two county shows it was ewe lambswhich won both breed Championships. The

Pinny’s trimmed ewe lamb took theChampionship at the Suffolk Show despitestrong competition from David & Julie Inmanwho won 6 classes. At the Royal NorfolkShow it was Liz Needham’s smart untrimmedewe lamb which took the honours.

John Jiggens TrophyThis trophy which is presented by the Clubto the member with the most successfulshow team at our two local County showsin Suffolk and Norfolk was won in 2011 bythe Pinny family (Alloaks) whose support ofthe Suffolk breed in show rings in the Eastof England is much appreciated. ThePartridges Kersey Flock was runner up.

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Our club year began in April with the AGM,when Michael Weaver spoke to us about therunning of the Suffolk Sheep Society andalso about the new ear tagging regulations.

At the end of May we visited the Pexhill andSitlow flocks. We saw some fantastic sheepand as always enjoyed wonderful hospitalityand the scenery in the Peak District wasbreathtaking.

Our next event was the Three Counties Show;we once again provided the refreshmentsfor the Western area stock judgingcompetition. We entered 4 teams and thistime the Gloucester A team comprising ofAaron Fletcher, Sid and Sally Taylor werevictorious.

At the beginning of July, 12 of us travelledup to Aberdeen visiting flocks andparticipating in the annual tup tour. Wevisited Echt show, as well as the Gaval,Tillydesk, Birness, Middlemuir, Conveth,Strathisla, Cairnton and Pennan flocks.Everyone was very welcoming and the sheep

were outstanding, many ram lambs wentdown in notebooks for the sales later on inthe month.

Our club show was once again at Tenbury inAugust, there was an excellent turnout ofSuffolks and Paul Fletcher won the club cupwith his ram lamb.

Derek Farr judged our flock competition ona very hot October day. 6 flocks entered andPaul Fletcher’s Callow flock won theChampionship; following which Paul andfamily hosted a highly successful view day,much enjoyed by all.

Mark Gatehouse’s Arley flock was ReserveChampion

Best Stock Ram: Paul Fletcher Stockton Joint Venture

Best Ram Lamb: Paul Fletcher Callow Lamb

Best Ewe Lambs: Steve Pierce

Best Progeny Group: Steve Pierce

Gloucestershire & Adjacent Counties Club

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Members also had success in the Westernarea competition. Philip Smith (Peghouse)won first prize in the class for flocks under30 ewes, with Mark Gatehouse second. MikeAttwell was second in the flocks over 60ewes and also second with his ram, RhaeadrEvans.

In October Clive Roads from McCartneyslivestock auctioneers spoke to us on livestockmarketing and the future of the sheepindustry; and then in November we held asocial evening where Mark Gatehouse gaveus a slide show on the club trip to Aberdeen.He was joined by Nick Langdon who showedus his slides from the Midland branch trip toIreland which he went on in May.

Our Christmas meal was at The Beckford Innin December and then in February we areplanning a ten pin bowling evening givingus all a chance to tell everyone else aboutthe fantastic lambs I am sure we will all haveby then!

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Yearbook club report can only mean onething; another year has gone by, with 2011being a year of change at the helm of theClub.

The club year as usual began with the AGMheld at Cold Ashby Golf Club. Memberswhere treated to an educational talk on theadvantages of using Baycox as a treatmentfor the annual problem of Coccidiosis. Thechoice of Curry for supper that followed wasan unfortunate coincidence.

The club would like to thank Sarah Ford andNorman Howl as the outgoing Secretary andChairman respectively for handing the clubsmoothly onto the new recruits of MerrickPinny (undertaking the chairman role) andAndrew Pinny (as secretary to ensure thechairman attends meetings).

The new Chairman’s first appointment wasto present the prizes at the Club’s carcasscompetition held at Sargeants in Uttoxeterin April kindly organised by Cliff Mellor.

Congratulations to Messrs Harding for takingthe Champion rosette and David and JulieInman for taking the Reserve. Judge PaulSargeant selected his Champions from astrong entry of 28 carcases. Similar entriesnext year please!

This year’s club stock judging event waskindly hosted by Mr John Gent, Oundle,(Stokedoyle Flock) in June. As well asbreeding Suffolks, John is entered in a HigherLevel Stewardship agreement and discussedthe pros and cons with any interested parties.Despite the weather which was not kind, allwho attended had an enjoyable afternoonand on behalf of the Club many thanks toJohn and his team putting on a tremendousafternoon. Victorious overall was VictoriaDoleman.

The Club’s autumn meeting was a battle ofthe sexes involving ‘cheeses’ and ninewooden pins. The Club’s skittle competitionalways brings out competitive sides andunfortunately for the male members present,

the females appear to be theexperts when it comes to skittles.

The Club year finished perfectlywith the Christmas dinner at TheCourtyard, Nr Nuneaton where 48members and friends enjoyed agood meal, great company andbetter weather than last yearresulted in an enjoyable afternoonbeing had by all.

Best wishes to all members for2012.

Midland Suffolk Club

Charles and Matt Harding with their champion carcass 20.3kg U3L

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The North Antrim & East Londonderry Clubhave had another very busy year, with allevents well supported by its members andgenerous sponsorship from many localbusinesses.

We continue to promote the breed in ourarea through attendance at our local shows,Suffolk prime lamb competitions at our twolocal markets, our annual summer club show& BBQ with the cream of our members stockon view to commercial visitors. Once againfunds raised for our selected 2011 charityDiabetes at this and at our Club dinner hasraised an outstanding total of £1,809.

The meetings at club level have been socialand informative, local Vet Peter Thompsonfrom Knockanboy Veterinary practiceattended our first meeting in March. Petera Suffolk breeder himself, gave us a veryinteresting talk on AI and embryo work. Heshared his vast knowledge with us which hehas gained over many years of work in this

field on the mainland. We are delighted tohave him closer to home and being able toavail of his expertise on our own doorstep.

Club show team of the year was judged overthree local shows with competition veryclose in each class. The overall winners wereRC & JC Watson, Bannview flock with closerunner up Rodney Blair, Benvale flock.

Our two Prime Suffolk lamb competitions inArmoy and Kilrea markets were both won byElizabeth & James Gould, both had a largeturnout which were sponsored by LamontsButchers Cullybackey & Corby Rock Feedsrespectively.

Our BBQ at Bushmills in July was hailed agreat success with good sheep on show forour master judge Richard Wilson fromDonegal, his overall Champion and winnerof the Dick Maybin Memorial Cup wasawarded to John McKays super Kirkviewgimmer, Reserve overall went to Jason andCampbell Watsons aged ewe. The eveningwas of course completed with a super BBQserved by the Lamont family Butchers fromCullybackey.

Our first Ram sale was held at Kilrea duringthe first week of September. NaturalStockcare Ltd sponsored the event whichwas judged by Mr David Duncan. Davidpicked Campbell and Jason Watsons,Bannview ram lamb as Champion andwinners of the Northern Bank perpetualshield. Dennis Taylors, Ballynacannon ramlamb was Reserve Champion. Trade was

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Emma & Naomi Brown from Diabetes UK (NI)receiving cheque at Club AGM for charity funds

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steady with a top price of £650 achieved byRodney Blair for a ram lamb.

Our second Ram sale jointly sponsored byGlens Farm Supplies and The Ulster Bank wasin Armoy, at the end of September. Over 80shearlings and ram lambs were on show.Judge Alastair Gault picked John Hegarty’s,Benhead ram lamb as his Champion andwinner of the Ulster Bank Shield, with Hayesand David McCaughan’s, Ballyrock shearlingram as Reserve Champion. Demand wassuper and a fantastic trade over the wholesale saw Hayes and David’s ReserveChampion top the sale at £1,200.

A number of our members had considerablesuccess at other events throughout the year.The highlight being Campbell and JasonWatsons aged ewe, which was awarded thebest ewe accolade across all the shows inNorthern Ireland.

The NI Flock competition had goodrepresentation from our club members,notable success was gained by Dennis Taylorwho won the small flock competition andwas first in the ewe lamb class, he was alsojudged Reserve overall in the event, PhilipGurney was placed second in the small flock

and second in the stock ram class. PackieDonnelly was placed second in the large flockand Geoffrey Douglas achieved third.Campbell and Jason Watson gained third inthe stock Ram class.

Another action packed year was brought toa close when 60 club members & friendsattended our annual dinner & awardsevening at the Manor House in Kilrea, a supermeal and relaxing evening was had by all.We all looked back over the events of 2011which has been successful for our breed withincreased demand and improved prices. Welook forward to 2012.

Prizewinners at Club Annual Dinner in Manor House,Kilrea - included is Steven Kane Agri Business

Manager Ulster Bank and his wife Leslie

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Our yearly activities got under way in Marchwhen we welcomed Dan Fawcett, of sheepbreeding services Cumbria, and BrianChalmers, Agricultural Consultant of AllathanAssociates. This was a very interesting andinformative meeting followed by a welcomecup of tea and a question and answersession.

Results throughout the year:

Lambing CompetitionWinner: Jimmy Young, Muirton Flock

Prime Lamb CompetitionWinner: Patrick Machray, Middlemuir

Carcase CompetitionWinner: George L Stuart, Birness

Summer Shows Pairs CompetitionWinner: Graeme Christie, Balquhain

Highland ShowReserve Champion: Robbie Wilson, Strathisla

Highland Show - Individual Stock Judging1st Ronnie Wilkie

Highland Show - Team Stock Judging3rd George Stuart, Melvin Stuart

and Jimmy Young

Northern Ireland TripTwenty three members travelled to NorthernIreland to view the flocks of G Beacom, S &W Tait, C & J Watson, P Donnely, M Priestley,W Montgomery and A Patton. We saw somegreat flocks of sheep and as always thehospitality was superb, another greatweekend enjoyed by all.

Tup TourBack home again our Tup Tourtook us to Club Chairman, PatMachray at Middlemuir, beforemoving to Charles Proctor atConveth, followed by RobbieWilson’s Strathisla flock. We thentravelled to John Gibb at Cairntonand finally to Stuart Duncan atPennan, where we had our annualBBQ. We were joined for theweekend by members of theGloucester and adjacent Counties

North East Scotland Club

Prime Lamb competition winner

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who had visited Echt Show, Bruce Watson,Gaval; Ron Greig, Tillydesk; and GeorgeStuart, Birness flocks the previous day

Preparing sheep for the Show RingThis year we had an afternoon meeting formembers held at Shaggart Farm by kindpermission of Gordon Troup. Gordon, alongwith Ronnie Wilkie and Jimmy Youngshowed the members how to dress a sheepfor the show ring and also how to hold sheepfor judging.

Stock Judging WinnersThis year we held a new competition for thewinner of three out of four Stock JudgingCompetitions held at The Highland Show,our Tup Tour, Echt and New Deer Shows. Wewere delighted with the number of entriesand congratulations to the winners, RossFotheringham, junior and Jimmy Young,seniors.

Flock CompetitionThis year Gary Beacom joined us as our Judgeand travelled to nineteen flocks over threedays. The Champion went to Robbie Wilsons,Strathisla flock with C A Proctor, Conveth inReserve spot.

Prize Winners:

Under 15 Ewes Nan Moir, Strathbet

16-30 Ewes Pat Machray, Middlemuir

31-60 Ewes Robbie Wilson, Strathisla

Over 60 Ewes C A Proctor, Conveth

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Best Flock of Ewes and Ewe lambsRobbie Wilson, Strathisla

Best Stock TupCairness Achievement, C A Proctor

Best Ram LambWhitestone Apache, C A Proctor

Following our Dinner and Trophypresentation the Following Office bearerswere elected.

Chairman Pat MachrayVice Chairman Fiona BruceSecretary/Treasurer Evelyn YoungPR Alison Dalgarno

Christmas ClassicSuffolk Gimmer Results, Judge was JimmyMoar, Crook, Rendall, Orkney

Single Gimmer 1st & 2nd K & L Mair, Deveronside3rd John Gibb, Cairnton

Pair of Gimmers1st K & L Mair, Deveronside2nd H Stuart & Sons, Davishill 3rd C M & M Bruce, Lochton

Champion K & L Mair, 1,500gns

Reserve K & L Mair, 1,300gns

Finally massive congratulations to our clubmembers, Robbie Wilson, Pat, Heather andRory Machray, and Messrs Stuart Duncan onthere tremendous success in the NationalFlock Competition.

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Bryncir August SaleJudge: David CalvertChampion: Myfyr EvansReserve Champion: Gary OwenFemale Champion: R. David WilliamsTop price shearling ram: R.J .JonesTop price ram lamb: Myfyr EvansTop price female: Dafydd P. Roberts

Ruthin SaleJudge Huw EdwardsChampion and reserve: David T. JonesFemale champion: Dafydd P. RobertsTop price shearling and ram lamb:

David T.JonesTop price ewe lamb: Dafydd P. Roberts

This shearling ram was also interbreedchampion at Nefyn and Caerwys shows.Here’s the round up of the shows in northwales

Nefyn ShowJudge: Catrin EdwardsInterbreed and breed champion:

David T JonesReserve champion: Dafydd P. RobertsBest Group: Arwel & June Jones

Caerwys Show Judge: Aled WilliamsInterbreed single,pairs and ram lamb:

David T.JonesReserve champion: Dafydd P.Roberts

Dyffryn Ogwen ShowInterbreed single, group and reserve breed champion: Dafydd P.Roberts

Caernarfon Show Judge: Wyn MorrisInterbreed single champion:

Trefor JonesReserve champion: Dafydd P.RobertsBest group: David T.Jones

Anglesey County Show Judge: Myfyr EvansChampion and female champion:

Aled WilliamsReserve and male champion:

Dafydd P.RobertsInterbreed group: R.David Williams

North Wales Club

Champion and top price Bryncir sale Myfyr Evans ram lamb

Reserve champion and top price ruthin sale David T. Jones

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Denbigh & Flint County Show Judge: Graham HardmanChampion & male champion:

Dafydd P.RobertsReserve & female champion:

R. David WilliamsBest group: Richard Francis

Meirioneth County ShowChampion and best group:

Dafydd P.RobertsReserve champion: David T.Jones

Eglwysbach Show Judge: Eryl JonesChampion: Trefor JonesReserve champion: Eifion Edwards

Llanrwst ShowChampion and best group:

Dafydd P. RobertsReserve champion: Trefor Jones

Cerrig-y-drudion ShowJudge: Vaughan Williams

Champion, Reserve champion & best group

Interbreed group & reserve interbreed single: Dafydd P.Roberts

In November David T. Jones dispersed hisDrwsnant flock at Beeston. He won thechampionship with a ewe lamb which soldfor 3000gns.

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After another fierce winter causing loads ofproblems at lambing time, it was great towelcome spring and start Club activitiesagain.

In May we were delighted to be able to visitRoseden again following a 15 year interlude.Now part of Lilburn Estates, we saw howSuffolk sheep management can moveforward to create a new era. Many thanksto the Waltons for their hospitality. Thephoto of us boarding the ‘bus’ to go up tothe high field in glorious sunshine belies thefact that 3 minutes later we were drenchedin horizontal sleet! Not their fault....!

The Club had decided that the 125thAnniversary of the Suffolk Sheep Societypresented a superb opportunity to promotethe breed, so we spent some moneysponsoring local shows, including our own.So the Club Show this year, ably judged byIan Briggs, saw the introduction of SpotPrizes, whereby, even if you were placed 9thwith your tup lamb, you stood a chance ofwinning a fiver. We also had special rosettesprinted and a sash for the Champion, whichthis year was won by Michael Tetts’ superbewe lamb. Sponsorship also went to 5 local

shows, plus £50 to the Lancaster AuctionRam Sale. It was great to see so many Clubmembers claiming these bonuses.

In July, Wilf and Mary Eccles and ChairmanHarry Doyle hosted our stock judging event.We had a great evening, with Marion Denbywinning the new cup for the Club memberscoring the points nearest to our MasterJudge, founder Chairman, Les Newhouse.

The AGM in November saw Michael Tetttaking over as Chairman from Harry Doyleand us all looking forward to our ClubChristmas Dinner before the rigours oflambing are once again upon us.

It was with much sadness that we learnt ofthe death of Wilf Eccles on Friday 25thNovember 2011. Wilf passed away peacefullyin hospital after a short illness, just a fewhours after the dispersal sale of his SudellFlock had been completed. Many Clubmembers were present at his funeral to sayfarewell to Wilf, past Chairman, committeemember and a stalwart and enthusiasticmember of the Club. He will be much missedand all our sympathies go to his wife, Mary,and his family.

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PEXHILLEst1974 92J

Safaddan SaddamSire: Strathisla Stoner

Full brother to 3 CountiesChampion 2010

He was in the inter-breed Champion Group, Cheshire

Show (only time shown)

Pexhill Real Lucky2nd National Sale

Sold 13,500gns to CairnessHe has made a great start siringthe Stirling Supreme Championand two of the 1st Prize winninggroup of 3 Ram Lambs.

Also sired the Carlisle Champion

Other Sires used:Glenhead Golden Wonder 93774 • Strathisla Schumacher 91832

Rychmae Cheyenne 94852

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The year started on a sad note as one of ourlong standing members passed away –Meurig Mostyn, Gortheur Flock. Mr Mostynwas a great supporter of the shows and willbe sadly missed by all that knew him.

At the AGM Grenville Wood remained in theChair with the rest of the committee stayingthe same. The plan for the year’s events wasagreed and much discussion took place onhow the Club would celebrate the 125thAnniversary. It was agreed to award specialrosettes to those attending shows and clubevents. The rosettes were supplied by theSociety and much appreciated by theMembers who won them.

Welshpool Auction held its Spring LambCompetition in April and Suffolk lambs wereplaced overall Champions. The 43kg lambspresented by J Kinsey, Green Farm,Churchstoke made £165 and sold to localbutcher Alan Davies, Berriew. The lambs weresired by a ram purchased from GeoffWindsor also of Churchstoke who last yeardispersed his flock of Suffolks.

The judge Joey Jones, Wrexham said theSuffolks were clear winners on the day.

John Kinsey has used Suffolk rams for manyyears and is a regular supporter of the SpringLamb Competition. John received £100 invouchers from the Club to spend at the Clubsale, 1ltr of Thrivit and 1ltr of Bactakill waskindly donated by Osmonds.

Reserve Champion was L & P M Morris,Mount Farm, Haimwood who also won £50voucher and sold 35kg lambs for £108.50.

The Welshpool competition was kindlysponsored by Rikki Lloyd – Butcher inWelshpool.

Stock JudgingA stock judging event was organised at TomCox’s farm. The Master Judge was KeithThomas, Hilderstone Flock. The winner of theEnsdon salver was Steven Bayliss, 2nd and3rd went to M Greaves and Robin Hardman.The Cox family had put on a splendid spreadof refreshments which were muchappreciated. Thanks to everyone.

The Society took stand space at the RoyalShow and Club Members helped to man thestand on the first day of the show. Showsand sales then took over with breedersenjoying success both in the show and salering.

Ram Show & SaleThe annual Show and Sale on behalf of theShropshire and Montgomery Area SuffolkClub took place at Welshpool Livestock Saleon Thursday 29th September 2011, with anentry of 140, met with an increase in

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demand once again, especially for theyearling rams on show. The trade wascertainly helped by the quality of Suffolkrams put forward. Judge of the day was MrDavid Owens, Luntley Herefordshire, whowent on to buy the Champion ram at 620gnsfrom Mr T Cox. The top price for a ram lambwas achieved by Mr & Mrs J Pryce, selling to650gns and the top price of the day wassecured by Graham Hardman for a yearlingram, selling for 800gns. The Show was verykindly sponsored by Farmers Guardian,Maelor Feeds and Bibbys. Yearlings averaged£510.07 and Ram Lambs £385.62.

Show results were as follows:

Aged1st MJ & K Howard selling to 310gns2nd Sam Gosling selling to 300gns

Yearlings 1st Mr & Mrs J Pryce Prenafal selling

to 620gns2nd L C Davies Lower Farm selling to

640gns3rd G A J Wood Orchard selling to

500gns

Ram Lambs1st & Overall Champion:

T S Cox Manor Farm selling to620gns

2nd W J C Pryce selling to 550gns3rd T S Cox Manor Farm selling to 500gns

The Flock Competition took place in theautumn and Roger Morgan, Llangeview Flockplaced the entries in the following order:

Large Flocks1st S P Davies - Beaufort Flock2nd T S Cox - Tomcroft Flock3rd Mr & Mrs J Pryce - Horton Flock

Small Flocks1st Dan Evans – Lyndan Flock2nd M J & K Howard – Cosward Flock

Ewe Lambs 1st S P Davies – Beaufort Flock2nd T S Cox – Tomcroft Flock3rd Mr & Mrs J Pryce – Horton Flock

Stock Ram1st Mr & Mrs J Pryce – Birness Popstar2nd Mr & Mrs J Pryce – Strathmor

Shogun3rd M J & K Howard – Sitlow Stargazer

Flock Established in last 5 years1st Dan Evans – Lyndan Flock2nd M J & K Howard – Cosward Flock

The View Day was held in conjunction withthe Western Area View Day, as Stuart Davieshad also won this event and Mr & Mrs JPryce were Reserve in the Western Area, theyalso took the Best Ewe Lambs and Stock Ramprize. The flock at Stuart’s look in good order,with many Western Area and Club members,gathering to see the stock. Many thanks formaking us so welcome and for therefreshments.

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Social EventsThe year was rounded off with a successfuldinner at the Sweeney Hall Hotel, Oswestry.The M Gatt cup for the most points gainedat the shows and sales went once again toMr & Mrs J Pryce – Horton.

Although we have lost some members wehave gained some new ones this year and itis good to see them taking an active role inthe events. I would like to thank everyonewho has supported the Club over the yearand wish you all a successful 2012.

For further information please contactHelen Davies on 07976 803066 or [email protected]


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Males and Females for Sale Privately Semen for sale from Past and Present Sires

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Early in the year we changed our meetingvenue moving across the valley to the OldHorns at Higher Bradfield. This proved to besuch a good move that we have met moreregularly – mostly for the American Nightspecials, and a chat. There has been talk ofus reinventing ourselves as a dining club!

When we had time for business we organiseda flock visit, the club show and our flockcompetition.

In July a small party of members and friendsventured south to Northamptonshire to visitthe Alloaks Flock, courtesy of Merrick andJulie Pinny. This was a part of the countrythat few of us were familiar with but wewere as impressed by the rolling countrysideas we were with the Pinny’s sheep. At thattime there had been little rain in Northantsfor several months, and although they wereshort of grass the sheep were in excellentcondition, and a credit to them.

Merrick, Julie and their family werewelcoming hosts and treated us to a relaxinglunch (and several jugs of Pimms) in theirsunny garden!

The club show was held in conjunction withHope Show at the end of August. JudgeSheila Egglestone selected David Worsfold’sewe as Champion.

We called on Geoff Biddulph to judge ourflock competition in October. Geoff and Gillarrived in the Hope Valley in thick fog butby lunchtime the sun had come out and theywere treated to some of our famous southPennine scenery as they made their wayaround the flocks.

Congratulations go to the Barncliffe flock(Richard Stephenson) on securing theChampion Flock award again. As you can seeCairness McGuinness was particularlypleased by the news!

Other prizes went to :

Flock Ewes1st Richard Stephenson2nd John Key (Midhope)3rd Jane Walker (Newnook)

Ewe Lambs1st John Key2nd Jane Walker3rd Richard Stephenson

Shearling and Aged Rams1st Richard Stephenson 2nd John Key3rd David Worsfold (Lenacre)

Ram Lambs 1st JohnKey2nd David Worsfold

Showing Points (accrued over the season)1st David Worsfold2nd Jane Walker3rd Richard Stephenson

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I would like to take this opportunity to thankthose who have put themselves out to helpus this year, especially Merrick and JuliePinny, and Geoff and Gill Biddulph, whosegoodwill and co-operation have been muchappreciated.

We hope to continue meeting at the OldHorns in Higher Bradfield in 2012. If youwould like to join us we can usually be foundat “our table” on the third Thursday of themonth fighting over rump steak andMollybocker Glories! New faces are alwayswelcome.

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BEESTON CASTLE SUFFOLK SALESBeeston is now firmly established as the Premier Market for the Collective Sale of Suffolk Females in England and Wales.

Our most recent Sale at Beeston was the Tenth Event since we started selling Suffolks. The Sales have gone from strength to strengthand now Beeston can be recognised as perhaps the UK’s leading market for the Sale of Suffolk Females. The last Sale attracted almost200 entries and sold on a fantastic trade selling to over 80 different buyers from 31 counties as well as Belgium. This year the quality ofSheep forward was outstanding. The highlights being a 3200gns lamb from TOMCROFT with another lamb (the Sale Champion) fromDRWSNANT at 3000gns. Gimmers also sold to 3000gns for an entry from CONVETH and Ewes sold to 2050 and 2000gns, both fromCAIRNESS.

If you have quality Sheep to sell, make Beeston your destination, centred in the middle of the country and easily acessible from all directions.

This years Sale date:

SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER: THE 11th “WRIGHT MANLEY AUTUMN COLLECTION” Show & Sale of In-lamb Ewes; Gimmers and Ewe Lambs at Beeston Castle Auction, Nr Tarporley, Cheshire.

Flock Dispersal and Reduction Sales, either on farm or in the market can be conducted at any time and anywhere.

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Tayside ClubThe AGM was held in March when membersenjoyed a meal followed by an informativetalk by Anna Dickinson from RHET on thework they do in promoting agriculture inschools.

The annual Prime Lamb competition washeld at Forfar Market. The overall Championwas a pair of light Suffolk lambs from TomSands, Southfield, weighing in at 42kg each.The Reserve Champion came from TomHowden, Stanley Farm, and were 47kg each.

Members enjoyed a visit to StewartLathangie’s, Pyeston Flock in July. Once weall managed to find Pyeston we were ableto view the ewes and take part in a stockjudging competition with Ross Fotheringhamfrom UA acting as official judge – eventhough the members didn’t always agreewith him! The results of the stock judgingwere:

Gents 1st Tom Sands Snr 2nd Dean Barnard3rd Matt Jack

Ladies 1st Lynn Paterson 2nd Sara Sands 3rd Mary Barr

We then enjoyed a BBQ provided by theLathangie family.

Our last event of the year was our annualflock, ewe lamb and stock ram competitions.Melvin Stuart ventured south to act asofficial judge. The winning flock was fromRonnie Black, Collessie winning the largeflock on the way to the overall prize. Runner

up was Stewart Lathangie, Pyeston who alsowon the small flock. The ewe lambcompetition was won by Stewart Lathangiewith Ronnie Black Reserve. The winner ofthe stock tup, which has to have lambs onthe ground, was Leslie Learmonth, WesterOathlaw’s stock tup Thistledoo Highlander.Prizes were sponsored by Starlyne.

Melvin gave a short talk and presented theprizes at the evening meeting. Alsopresented was the Fingask Show PointsShield which was won by one point byGeorge Watt with Gordon Mackie runner up.

The club, as well as the Suffolk Society lostone of its stalwart members when WillieMcGowan passed away in May – he will besadly missed by his family and all who knewhim.

Prime Lamb Competition. Alan Telford from East CoastViners, who sponsored the Champion Pair and TomSands, Southfield with the winning pair of lambs.

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L to R: Melvin Stuart,Judge, Stewart Lathangie with the Ewe Lamb trophy, Ronnie Black with the Ewe trophy,George Watt with the Fingask Show Points Shield & Leslie Learmonth with the stock tup trophy

A.E. & F.S. GLAVESCountryside Live, Loins of Lamb Competition

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Welsh Borders ClubOur year started in May, when we were invitedto join the Dyfed Club to visit the Saffadan Flock.We saw some powerful lambs and yearling ewes,and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon, with excellenthospitality and good company.

June brought our annual stock judging evening,hosted this year by Viv and Bridget Samuels,Monkton Flock. Unfortunately we missed a veryenjoyable evening with Dai stuck on the roof!We were told we’d missed a great evening andsome very good stock on show.

The show season started earnest, with severalclub members gaining tremendous successes atsome of the major shows in the area.Congratulations to all concerned. This wasfollowed up by good results at the various RamSales. It’s nice to see our club members doingwell.

In early October the club held a meeting where

Dai Harvey was voted in as Chairman, takingover from Mike Davies. This was followed by anextremely interesting and informative talk fromour guest speak Mr Jonathon Guy, JG AnimalHealth, about the need for the correct balanceof minerals in stock development andmaximising their potential. He also gave aninsight, following a meeting he had attendedearlier in the day, on the future of the sheepindustry and emerging markets.

We rounded off the year with our annualChristmas dinner. We all enjoyed theopportunity to relax and chat before we alldisappear to start lambing.

We look forward to the New Year, meetingfriends old and new with some new adventuresin the pipeline.

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GRAEME CHRISTIENewton Of Balquhain, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5HD

Tel: 01467 681233 M: 07974 961749Wishing all our Customers and Friends all the best for 2012

FLOCK No. PDN MV ACC SCRAPIE MONITORED

STRATHISLA ROCKEFELLERpurchased Shrewsbury 2010 for 8000gns

First Son selling at Stirling for 2000gnsalso selling at Kelso for 1400gnsSEMEN FOR SALE

We had great success at all our local showswinning Interbreed Championship at Angus.

We will have our first offering of female sheep forsale from our flock in 2012

West Country ClubMy chairmanship commenced with afundraising drive to gain sponsorship toassist with the ever increasing costs of theclub. Thanks to a combined effort we raisedapproximately £1,300. Thankfully it coveredmost of the club expenditure throughout theyear. A massive relief to all especially ourtreasurer! We are indebted to our sponsorsAnimax, Denis Brinicombe Group, OliversSeeds and Osmonds.

Many of us travelled up and down thecountry to in-lamb ewe sales in the autumn.I’m pleased to say some fantastic sheep cameback to the West Country, which can onlybe good for the breed.

Then on to our favourite time of year –lambing!! We all seem to disappear at thistime of year usually, I’m guessing, to the backof a dark and cold barn, thinking about thatlovely warm log fire and the TV programmesthat the rest of the family are enjoying!Cursing the day we ever bought sheep!! Butsoon signs of spring start to show throughand all the hard work and problems are soonforgotten, with healthy young lambscharging around, a sight that never fails tomake me smile.

At our annual Spring meeting we had twoguest speakers, Mike Glover of HorsepondVeterinary Centre and Niki Featherstone,representative of CEVA Animal Health (whoalso very kindly sponsored the evening). Wehad a very informative and educationalevening discussing the ins and outs of sheepbreeding, which was enjoyed by all whoattended.

Show season was soon upon us with DevonCounty Show kicking off proceedings.Congratulations to Rob Holmes and theWilmar team for taking Breed Champion andSteve & Marion Elsworthy who took Reserve.The Royal Bath & West Show was next,where once again Rob Holmes took BreedChampion with Philip Brooks taking Reserve.At the Royal Cornwall Show I took the BreedChampion with Mike Waycott takingReserve. Congratulations to all exhibitorsthis year, it was great to see Suffolks so wellrepresented.

The usual full programme of prime lambcompetitions for Suffolk sired lambs tookplace throughout the spring at Exeter, Truro,Sedgemoor, South Molton and Holsworthy.These events were extremely popular andwell worth the club’s sponsorship.

Ram sales went well in 2011. The NSA saleheld at Exeter market showed some verygood averages for both shearlings and ramlambs. It was great to see so much interestin the Suffolk as opposed to other breeds.This is a sure sign that commercial lambproducers are once again looking to theSuffolk to fulfil their requirements.

Congratulations must also go to Robin Irwinfor his pen of ram lambs at the National Salewith a top of 1,800gns.

Our flock competition was judged by StuartDavies of the Beaufort flock. Thanks toStuart for giving up his time to tour the WestCountry. Stuart found his Champion flockwith Mike Waycott and Reserve with AimeeNash. The results are as follows:

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Showman’s Shield:Aimee & Tom Mogford

Novice Flock: 1st Aimee Mogford (Mogford)2nd Marcus Tucker (Marcole).

Small Flock:1st Mary-Julia Cornish (Mardle Flock).

Large Flock:1st Mike Waycott (Longridge)2nd Peter Derryman (Yarcombe) 3rd Reg Pedrick (Denbury).

Best Ewe Lambs: 1st Mike Waycott2nd Peter Derryman3rd Aimee Mogford

Best Ram Lamb:1st Mike Waycott (Ardlea Admiral)2nd Reg Pedrick (Ewebank the Money)3rd Aimee Mogford (Strathisla Vittel).

Best Ram – shearling or over:1st Mike Waycott

(Williamsgill Prince William) 2nd Peter Derryman

(Yarcombe Leader)3rd Peter Derryman

(Sandyknowe Leader 09-1).

Best Homebred Ram:1st Peter Derryman (Yarcombe Leader)2nd Kathleen Hill (Sampfordel Hector).

Best Group of Stock Rams:1st Mike Waycott2nd Reg Pedrick3rd Aimee Mogford

Best Group of Ram Lambs (running on ascommercial shearlings):1st Peter Derryman2nd Aimee Mogford3rd Reg Pedrick.

CHAMPION RAM: Ardlea Admiral (Mike Waycott)

RESERVE RAM: Ewebank the Money (Reg Pedrick)

CHAMPION FLOCK: Longridge (Mike Waycott)

Our final event was the Annual Female Saleat Exeter. Congratulations to Mike Waycotton winning the William Coe Memorial Trophyfor best ewe lamb and thanks to Intervet fortheir generous sponsorship of prize money.A small but quality entry of 18 females soldto a flyer with Rob Holmes topping the tradefor a Boreland Busted daughter selling for£670. There was 100% clearance with severalpotential buyers going home empty handed.

Mike Waycott and Guy winners of the 2011 flockcompetition winning the ewe lamb class at Exeter.

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To finish my year, I am delighted to be ableto report back that club member PhilipDerryman had done us proud, taking 2ndplace in the Young Shepherd WorldChallenge Competition, which has beentaking place in Oamaru, New Zealand. Alongwith his England team mate Alastair Grahamfrom Northumberland taking 1st prize in theteam event – this was great news.

Finally I’d like to say I’ve really enjoyed beingChairman for the past twelve months andwould like to thank everyone that hassupported me along the way.

Ross LawrencePhilip Derryman - runner up in the World Young Shepherd Challenge

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Donegal ClubRoscrea Premier SaleDonegal Suffolks were once again amongstthe leading prices at the Premier sale inRoscrea. Wm J & R Wilson secured top priceof €11,000gns and also secured the topaverage of €4,975, Andrew Wilson won 2ndprize in the group of 3, selling to a top of€3,400 & the days 3rd top average.

Raphoe Premier SaleThe continued demand for Suffolk rams wasvery much evident, as a packed ringside andstrong trade was present throughout. MrDenis Taylor awarded the Championship toWm J & R Wilsons ram lamb by Kings High& Mighty which sold for €880, Reserve wasPJ McMonagles strong shearling which soldfor €1,000, whilst Andrew Wilsons 3rd prizeram lamb reached €1,040 selling toRoscommon breeders Alan & RachelMcCormick. Trade was exceptionalthroughout with many rams selling in the5-800 range.

Second SaleMr Philip Savage of Newtownards travelledto judge our second sale, and awarded theChampionship to John A Doherty’s strongram lamb by Clyda Cascada which sold for€870. Reserve was Knox Bros ram lamb byDylan Thomas which sold for €780. A largeturnout of buyers were present as thedemand for Suffolks continued.

Third SaleElizabeth Gould kindly agreed to judge ourthird sale, and in doing so awarded theChampion & Reserve to John A Dohertyselling for €580 each, both sired by LakeviewScolari, the novice was won by new breederPhilip Farren. Wm J & R Wilsons 1st prizeshearling sold for €700.

Fourth SaleOur final sale of the year was judged by ourlocal club member Mr Liam McGonigle whoawarded the Championship to TommyCavanagh’s Oakbridge Kauto Star ram lambwhich sold for €600, and Reserve to John ADoherty’s Lakeview Scolari ram lamb sellingfor €540.

Martin Doherty with his second sale champion.

Richard & Sam Wilson with their premier saleChampion.

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ROOKERYSUFFOLKS

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Stocks Rams used 2011Rhaeadr ObsessionBreeding Tremendously

Sons sold to 23,000gnsHaddo High VoltageUsed strongly this season. Big strong well fleshed ram.

Sons sold to 1,500gnsDeveronside DestroyerProducing top quality females.

C J HOLMESRookery Farm,

Broadway, Worcs WR12 7LA.Tel: 01386 853724

ROOKERY ROONEYSOLD SHREWSBURY 2011

for 23,000gns

Eastern Suffolk Breeders ClubOur Premier Show & Sale in 2011 was judgedby Jim Jeffery, Bawnard Flock. He awardedthe Champion to Alan Stanley, Castlegroganflock for a lamb sired by FreighduffGrandslam. Reserve Champion went to SeanDoyle, Cuillean flock for a lamb sired byStruthan Samson, this was his first yearshowing so congratulations to Sean. Tradeat this sale was exceptional, with good pricessecured and a good clearance of lambs.

Michael O’Neill, Bolinaspect Flock judged our2nd Show & Sale with S & S Gahan,Barrowlands flock being awarded Championwith a lamb sired by Barrowlands CapeBlanco and Tom Bailey, Baileys flock being

Reserve Champion with a lamb by GlenislaSydney. There was a large turnout of buyersand the demand for Suffolk rams continued.

Club Sire of the Year went to S & S Gahan’s,Barrowlands Cape Blanco.

This year we were delighted to welcomethree new members to our club. Two newyoung breeders Ger Reid and Sean Doyle andwell known established breeder Tom Bailey.We hope they will continue as Suffolkbreeders and be with our club for many yearsto come.

Jim Gahan with Champion Sheep at Second Showand Sale, also in photo Judge Michael O'Neill

Alan Stanley with his Champion Sheep at ourPremier Sale, also in photo Judge Jim Jeffery

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County Wexford ClubCo. Wexford Sheep breeders had a verysuccessful year in 2011. For the third yearin a row prices have increased, let’s hope thistrend continues. In early June, our club waswell represented at the NationalChampionships in Kilkenny and somerosettes came back to Wexford. Suffolks alsofeatured strongly at the local Agriculturalshows. At our premier show and sale on the14th August, Judge Mr. Jim Jeffery made hisway from Co. Cork and picked RodneyDeacon’s winning shearling ram as his overallChampion, with Greg Rossiter winning theopen ram lamb and Reserve Champion.Marie Ennett had the first prize Novice ramlamb. Greg Rossiter showed the winninggroup of three and the female Championshipwent to Kevin Gaffney. Top price of the daywent to Rodney Deacon, when his Championmade €720.

Our second show and sale was another greatsuccess, judged by Richard Moore, Co.

Kilkenny, who picked his Champion fromWillie Gleeson’s pen. The Reserve went toPat Rossiter and Marie Ennett showed thewinner of the Novice class. Our sale averagesheld up also and a full clearance wasachieved. The same can be said for ourevening sale and our last sale on the 12thOctober. During the year we also made timeto take part in some social activities whenon July 15th we travelled by bus to view theBawnogue flock of Mr. Herbert Stanley. Allour members were very impressed by thestandard of the flock and our sincere thanksto the Stanley family for their very generoushospitality on the day.

Then on the 25th November we had ourannual dinner and presentation of trophiesin the Stanville Lodge Hotel, Barntown,where we had a very enjoyable evening withguest speaker Mr. James Murphy, I.F.ANational Sheep Committee Chairman. Wealso used the occasion to make apresentation to the former manager of Co.Wexford Marts, Mr. Toddy O’Brien andauctioneer Mr. John Cullen, both of whomretired during the year. Our club has had along and valuable relationship with WexfordFarmer’s Co-op and we want to thank themmost sincerely for their continued supportand sponsorship. Representatives of ourother sponsors, I.C.M Camolin, were alsopresent on the night.

Winners Premier Show and Sale

Open Ram Lamb: 1st Greg Rossiter, Bannow2nd Pat Rossiter, Wellingtonbridge3rd Marie Ennett, Solsborough

(left to right) Michael Clarke, Chairman, RodneyDeacon with Champion Ram and Michael Brennan,

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Shearling Ram: 1st Rodney Deacon, Garranvabby2nd Rodney Deacon, Garranvabby3rd Rodney Deacon, Garranvabby

Novice Ram Lamb: 1st Marie Ennett, Solsborough2nd Marie Ennett, Solsborough3rd Rory Skerritt, The Ballagh

Group of three: 1st Greg Rossiter, Bannow2nd Pat Rossiter, Wellingtonbridge3rd Bernie Howlett, Shielbaggan

Champion: Rodney Deacon

Reserve Champion: Greg Rossiter

Female Champion: Kevin Gaffney, Gusserane

Winners 2nd Show and Sale

Open Ram Lamb: 1st Willie Gleeson, Fethard-on-Sea2nd Pat Rossiter, Wellingtonbridge3rd Michael Clarke, Barntown

Novice Ram Lamb: 1st Marie Ennett, Solsborough2nd Rory Skerritt, The Ballagh

Champion: Willie Gleeson

Reserve Champion: Pat Rossiter

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MEMBERS’ DIRECTORY

ENGLANDFLOCK CODE NAME CONTACT DETAILS10P Messrs E A & L Jackson Rugley Farm, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2JE.

Tel: 01665 602 528239 Messrs T C & C A Harding Lodge Farm, Atterton, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6JZ.

Tel: 01827 717 999326 Messrs J S & A Whitehurst Hurst Farm, Bramshall, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BQ.

Tel: 01889 562 47433W M E Osmond Gastons Farm, Five Bells Lane, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge,

Hampshire, SO20 8EN. Tel: 01264 781 439 / 01264 782 46234T Messrs K & K Manning Cissbury Lodge, Nepcote Lane, Findon, Worthing,

West Sussex, BN14 0SR. Tel: 01903 877 08345Z S J Buckley Sittinglow Farm, Dove Holes, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire,

SK17 8DA. Tel: 01298 812 04867J J A & J Aldhouse Wadd Farm, Grandshore Lane, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent,

TN17 2BZ. Tel: 01580 852 363696 Norman D Howl Glebe Farm, Lowick, Kettering, Northamptonshire,

NN14 3BA. Tel: 01832 733 20076U Seafield Pedigrees Ltd Seafield Farm, Seafield Lane, Beoley, Redditch,

Worcestershire, B98 9DB. Tel: 01527 661 9178X Messrs Garner & Son Glebe Farm, Haltham, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6JE.

Tel: 01507 522 21086W P D Blanchard Wolfhall Farm, Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DP.

Tel: 01672 810 21091 R W Percival Fairways, 128 Scotby Road, Scotby, Carlisle, Cumbria,

CA4 8BJ. Tel: 01228 539 20091X Mr & Mrs S J V Faux Culleys Farm, Clench Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire,

SN8 4NZ. Tel: 01672 513 10292J G Biddulph Dalehouse Farm, Gawsworth, Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire,

SK11 9QJ. Tel: 01625 424 284A58 Rodger K Denby Riddings Hill, Moat, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PJ.

Tel: 01228 577 138A94 B E D Skinner & Mrs E Cameron 23 Crown Way, Banham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2EY.

Tel: +44 (0) 1953 888 197BBD Messrs R & A Harrison Hazel Head, Kirkland, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0LH.

Tel: 01697 342 460BHW James W Brown & Others Eildon Cottage, Mindrum Mill, Mindrum, Northumberland,

TD12 4QL. Tel: 01890 850 253BRC Mrs Dawn McMahon 2 Lodge Cottage, Oldbury, Hartshill, Nuneaton,

Warwickshire, CV10 0TJ. Tel: 02476 393 752C41 Messrs R Partridge & Son Ltd West Sampsons Hall, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6EL.

Tel: 01787 210 859C93 Messrs W R Garner & Son Godwick Hall, Tittleshall, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2RJ.

Tel: 01328 700 277

CAL Messrs T A Irwin & Son Lower Kingstree, Kingsnympton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9TT. Tel: 01769 581 360

CFF Mrs M E Petherbridge 11 Kirkfield, Chipping Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2GL.Tel: 01995 613 18

CZV Mr D S & Mrs C M Sault Yoxall Farm, Longcroft Lane, Yoxall, Nr Burton on Trent,Staffordshire, DE13 8NT. Tel: 01543 472 649

DBO Clive Richards Lower Hope, Ullingswick, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3JF.Tel: 01432 820 218

DND C J Holmes Rookery Farm, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LA.Tel: 01386 853 724

F5 Messrs Philip Hill & Co Longfurlong Farm, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8HN. Tel: 01283 761 445

FAJ G & J Soulsby Williamsgill, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SW.Tel: 01768 361 249

FCV Richard & Aiden Stephenson St Mark's Court, Piper Wells Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield,West Yorkshire, HD8 8BD. Tel: 01484 605 440

FFX D & T Richards Bettonwood Farm, Bromlow, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, SY5 0DU. Tel: 01743 891 809

FKX M W Waycott Pitley Farm, Whistley Hill, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7JP.Tel: 01364 652 361

FNP Keith R Thomas Green Farm, Hilderstone, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ.Tel: 01889 505 530

FZL G L Riby Low Stonehills Farm, Fraisthorpe, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 3QR. Tel: 01262 673 043

G34 Lilburn Estates Farming Partnership North Middleton House, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6QY. Tel: 01668 217 331

HHY Miss Elizabeth Needham Forge Cottage, Belvoir, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PF.Tel: 01476 870 223

HZS Miss A E Goodman Airyholme Farm, Hovingham, North Yorkshire, YO62 4LS.Tel: 01653 628 275

J65 Messrs M J R & J A Pinny New College Farm, Holcot, Northamptonshire, NN6 9SQ.Tel: 01604 781 078

JCW Clive Hopper & Son Palmers Oak, Calverleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8BA.Tel: 01884 259 781

JJZ Mrs V Wolton Fish Pond Cottage, Cemetery Lane, East Bergholt, Suffolk,CO7 6SA. Tel: 01206 298 844

JVN Mr & Mrs S K Elsworthy Barnfield, Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LD.Tel: 01805 624 474

JXH A J Crook Burton Farm, Bishopton, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire,CV37 0RW. Tel: 01789 293 338

KAX John Creeper Higher Tregunnon, Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7SX. Tel: 01566 864 50

KJY R J Woolway College Farm, Somersham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire,PE28 3ER. Tel: 01487 840 256



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KPO Diana Lindon Wymbleton Farm, Henfold Lane, S Holmwood, Dorking,Surrey, RH5 4NX. Tel: 01306 888 581

KXL Mrs P Lupton Greenholme Farm, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3NJ. Tel: 01765 658 324

L20 John Key Garfield House Farm, Midhopestones, Stocksbridge,Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 4GW. Tel: 01226 762 307

LAS T S Cox Manor Farm, Marston, Church Eaton, Staffordshire, ST20 0AS. Tel: 01785 840 024

LHN Peter Burgess & Sarah Ford Tilbrook Farm, Lower Boddington, Daventry,Northamptonshire, NN11 6XY. Tel: 01327 261 776

LJO P A Rycraft Green Cross Cott, Green Cross Lane, Churt, Farnham,Surrey, GU10 2ND. Tel: 01428 717 544

LJY Mrs Kathleen M Moon Lower Core Farm, Bleasdale, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire,PR3 1UT. Tel: 01995 612 65

LVH Mrs C A Freeman 86 Avenue Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0SJ.Tel: 01933 359 759

LYA Samantha J Brewer Lower Core Farm, Bleasdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1UT.Tel: 01995 612 65

LYN D & M & S Prince Highfield House Farm, Stonedge, Chesterfield, Derbyshire,S45 0LW. Tel: 01246 590 817

M17 Antony Glaves 33 Cayley Lane, Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough, NorthYorkshire, YO13 9DL. Tel: 01723 850 374

NHL Ross Lawrence Netherleigh, Iddesleigh, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8BD.Tel: 01837 810 220

NKH Matt Legge Brickfields Cottage, Newnham Road, Binstead, Isle of Wight,PO33 3TH. Tel: 01983 568 808

NKX Barry C Stonard Holme Grange Farm, Galphay, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3NJ. Tel: 01765 658 718

NLB Thomas Blunt 36 Shelsmore, Giffard Park, Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire, MK14 5HU. Tel: 01908 617 282

NLZ J R and J A Irving Rosebank Farm, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7DA.Tel: 01386 552 292

NNN D Nelmes 2 Church Cottage, Warmwell, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8HQ.Tel: 01305 852 254

NON Charles Denby Riddings Hill, Moat, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PW.Tel: 01228 577 293

NVR Tom Daborn 32 Delta Road, Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8PY.Tel: 01276 856 173

NXV Daniel A Evans The Beeches, Trench Farm, Tilly Green, Wem, SY4 5PN.Tel: 01939 232 337

NZS Andrea Gardner 2 Wellington View, Five Lane Ends, Bayhorse, Nr Lancaster,Lancashire, LA2 0JF. Tel: 01524 752 075

P50 Messrs A E Weaver & Son Perrinpit Farm, Frampton Cotterell, Gloucestershire, BS36 2AT. Tel: 01454 772 126



PAD S & L Ovenden 3 Becket Barn Farm Cottages, Fairfield, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9RZ. Tel: 01797 344 609

PHK M & N Gornall Laneside Farm, Pendleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1PU.Tel: 01200 422 346

PKH Serpentine Bloodstock Ltd 37 Brinkley Road, Dullingham, Cambridgeshire, CB8 9UW.Tel: 07802 616 024

PNH Steve & Carolyne Gwynn Horsnett Farm, Bredenbury, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4TE. Tel: 01885 482 227

PNT James W F Watson Hawthorn House Farm Limited, Hawthorn House, Sutton Hill,Eyeworth, Bedfordshire, SG19 2HL. Tel: 01767 631 558

PPD David L J & Charlie D Hughes Freeland Farm, Bygrave Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5DS. Tel: 01462 892 144

PTF Pamela Staley West Underheath, Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 0HD. Tel: 01833 622 308

PTT Mrs Virginia Pott Woodhouse Farm, Dalbury Lees, Ashbourne, Derbyshire,DE6 5BS. Tel: 01332 824 226

PTW D & J Coulson Livestock Ltd. High Harbour Farm, Sand Lane, Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire,LN8 3FB. Tel: 01673 844 789

R76 Jane Walker New Nook Farm, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HX.Tel: 01433 620 413

R86 H C Derryman & Sons Mount Pleasant Farm, Stockland, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9DQ.Tel: 01404 881 398

T64 Derek J Farr The Vedw, Rowlestone, Pontrilas, Hereford, HR2 ODR.Tel: 01981 240 528

V88 G Riley 5 Madison Avenue, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 8JN. Tel: 01524 823 709

W23 D & J Inman Salters Hill Farm, Thorpe Satchville, Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire, LE14 2TB. Tel: 01664 840 252

Y12 Messrs J & R Whitehouse Weston Park Farm, Dovers Hill, Chipping Campden,Gloucestershire, GL55 6UW. Tel: 01386 840 835

Y17 S R Cobden Westbury Manor Farm, West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire,GU32 1ND. Tel: 01730 829 313

Y18 Messrs V E & B M Samuel & Son Upper Monkton Farm, St Weonards, Herefordshire, HR2 8PF. Tel: 01981 580 315

Y51 A J Cony & Partners Lavendon Mill, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4HJ.Tel: 01234 720 268

Y83 R W & A Pedrick Stoneleigh, Dolbeare, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon,TQ13 7LB. Tel: 01364 652 743

Z43 R F Holmes Home Farm, Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7YD.Tel: 01392 832 281



SCOTLANDFLOCK CODE NAME CONTACT DETAILS16U A J & W M Norrie Wrae Farm, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4RB.

Tel: 01888 563 5951W George L Stuart Milltown of Birness, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8EJ.

Tel: 01358 711 204249 Mrs R H Goldie Harpercroft, Old Loans Road, Dundonald, By Kilmarnock,

Ayrshire, KA2 9DD. Tel: 01292 317 22226P Messrs John Y Barclay & Co Mid Brockloch, Maybole, Ayrshire, KA19 8DG.

Tel: 01655 882 26835N James Fleming Hallhill, Crossford, Carluke, Lanarkshire, ML8 5QH.

Tel: 01555 860 209370 Bruce Watson Gaval, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB4 8LT.

Tel: 01771 623 53246N Messrs J & M Buchanan Prettsmill Farm, Sandilands, Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9TN.

Tel: 01555 663 10147D Messrs J H Christie & Son West Carse Farm, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 3AE.

Tel: 01786 860 543512 Messrs W & J D Armstrong Friarland Farm, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA6 6EN.

Tel: 01292 570 27960L Messrs A Gray & Son Langside Farm, Kirkfieldbank, Lanark, Lanarkshire, ML11 9TZ.

Tel: 01555 662 61371Z Ronald M Greig South Tillydesk, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8SY.

Tel: 01358 720 955968 C & M Bruce Tillyeve, Udny, Aberdeenshire, AB41 6SJ.

Tel: 01651 842 616AAZ P Machray Bilboa, Daviot, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0JA.

Tel: 01467 671 482CAV Mr Leslie Learmonth Wester Oathlaw, Oathlaw, By Forfar, Angus, DD8 3PQ.

Tel: 01307 850 201CCC Messrs R E & R F Scott Ashvale Cottage, Drums of Park, Cornhill, Banffshire,

AB45 2BT. Tel: 01466 751 360CJO Mrs C M Nelson Trows Cottage, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8LX.

Tel: 01573 450 733DYH C A Proctor & Co Mains of Tollo, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 7HH.

Tel: 01466 730 230F92 Andrew McKay Broughton Mains Farm, Sorbie, Newton Stewart,

Wigtownshire, DG8 8HD. Tel: 01988 850 258FHT Iain R Barbour Rosefield Farm, Annan, Dumfriesshire, DG12 6QX.

Tel: 01461 202 666FJY John B Mauchlen Spotsmains, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7RT.

Tel: 01573 460 226FNV Robert H Wilson North Dorlaithers, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8AL.

Tel: 01888 562 348



H37 Messrs P & A Wilson Spoutwells Farm, Stoneykirk Road, Stranraer, Dumfries andGalloway, DG9 8LX. Tel: 01776 704 086

JDX Paula & David Reid Calfpark, Mouswald, Dumfries and Galloway, DG1 4QB.Tel: 01387 830 250

JKA James T Cannon Redbrae Farm, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9DJ.Tel: 01988 403 239

JTO Scott & Gavin Brown Woodhead Farm, Dewarton, Gorebridge, Midlothian, EH23 4NY. Tel: 01875 320 143

LAO Mr & Mrs N Whitehead East Blairdaff, Monymusk, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5LT. Tel: 01467 651 339

LBC Thomas Darling Ladyflat Farm, Duns, Scottish Borders, TD11 3QX.Tel: 01361 883 569

LPH W & M Haining High Drum, Dunscore, Dumfries, DG2 0UF.Tel: 01387 820 325

NCK Tom Fitzsimon Sunnyhill Farm, Holywood Road, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire,DG2 0SD. Tel: 01387 720 217

NFH John Lundy Mid Upper Priestside, Cummertrees, Annan, Dumfries andGalloway, DG12 5PX. Tel: 01387 870 334

NWZ A & S Simpson Wester Coxton Farm, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8QS.Tel: 01343 843 324

PDN Mr GJ Christie Newton of Balquhain, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 5HD.Tel: 01467 681 233

PNJ John A. Henderson West Teuchan, Crudenbay, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 0PN. Tel: 01779 841 242

T14 K W Stewart Sharpitlaw, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7PZ.Tel: 01573 228 465

V18 David W M Gilmour Broomknowes, Maybole, Ayrshire, KA19 8HF.Tel: 01655 883 184

W36 K & M Linklater Bridge Park, Old Bridge Road, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 4LG.Tel: 01750 205 71

Y68 R J L Park Drinkstone, Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 7NY.Tel: 01450 370 795

WALESFLOCK CODE NAME CONTACT DETAILS195 Messrs B Rees & Son Avola Farm, Red Roses, Whitland, Carmarthenshire,

SA34 0PE. Tel: 01834 831 24052A D & R B Williams Cefnparc, Taliaris, Llandeilo, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire,

SA19 7DH. Tel: 01550 777 31182N A W Evans Dol-llys Farm, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6JA.

Tel: 01686 412 694A12 Myfyr A Evans Tan-yr-accar, Llanrhaeadr, Denbigh, Denbighshire,

LL16 4PH. Tel: 01745 890 232



DLO Mrs M E & D O Jones Crud-yr-Awel, North St, Caerwys, Nr Mold, Flintshire, CH7 5AW. Tel: 01352 720 533

DVJ James & Edward Thomas Bachygwreiddyn Farm, Pontlliw, Swansea, West Glamorgan,SA4 9EP. Tel: 01792 892 750

FFX D & T Richards Bettonwood Farm, Bromlow, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, SY5 0DU. Tel: 01743 891 809

FWL W Elfed Williams Gweirglodd Bach, Penmynydd, Llanfairpwll, Ynys Mon, LL61 6PG. Tel: 01248 714 010

HOF D W Morris Plas y Fronfraith, Commins Coch, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion,SY23 3BE. Tel: 01970 627 083

K52 Messrs R B & G M Morgan & Partners Graig Olway Farm, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1NB. Tel:01291 672 349

LWX Miss S A Evans Erddreiniog, Tregaian, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7UH.Tel: 01248 722 285

NAT Dafydd G Jones Frongoy, Pennant, Llanon, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion,SY23 5PD. Tel: 01974 272 246

NKC Huw D Thomas Blaennantygarn, Abergorlech, Carmarthenshire, SA32 7SZ.Tel: 01558 685 381

NOD W S Richards 9 Great Oaks, Great Oaks, Nr Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP5 2BJ. Tel: 01291 690 743

PBY H E & E Roberts Cefnucheldre, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8EW.Tel: 01550 777 770

PKF Miss H E Pugh Gilfach Farm, Kerry, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4DW.Tel: 01686 670 274

PLH Christine Vaughan Penlan, Crumych, Pembrokeshire, SA41 3SG.Tel: 01239 831 512

NORTHERN IRELANDFLOCK CODE NAME CONTACT DETAILS19B Wilson & Miss Roberta McMullan Killymaddy, 206 Battleford Road, Armagh, Co Armagh,

BT61 8BZ. Tel: 028 3754 825073A Alfred J & Norman A J Robinson Summerhill House, Ballyrolly, Downpatrick, Co Down,

BT30 8HQ. Tel: 028 4481 12788B R C & J C Watson 107 Duneaney Road, Rasharkin, Ballymena, Co Antrim,

BT44 8SR. Tel: 028 2957 1502ABN R Watton Hillcrest, 112 Ballybogey Road, Ballymoney, Co Antrim,

BT53 6PG. Tel: 028 2074 1432AOR A R Gault 37 Carntall Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT36 5SQ.

Tel: 028 9083 2564BCS Messrs Jean & Ivan Porter 17 Glenhead Road, Moneyslane, Ballyward, Castlewellan,

Co Down, BT31 9PY. Tel: 028 4065 0519BOA Messrs Cyril Watters & Sons Bohard Mills, 23A Tullybleety Road, Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone,

BT69 6HG. Tel: 028 8555 7436



BSH Anthony J Patton 36 New Road, Carrowdore, Newtownards, Co Down, BT22 2HB. Tel: 028 9186 1355

FSC Philip Gurney 20 Ruskey Road, Aghadowey, Coleraine, Co Londonderry,BT51 4AH. Tel: 028 7086 8435

FXY R A & R J Rea Drumaslaggy, 8 Lisginney Road, Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone,BT69 6BU. Tel: 028 8556 8286

HRB Samuel I Burrows 57 Tullagh Road, Mackenny, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 9RJ. Tel: 028 8676 4035

JFF G C Beacom Lakeview Farm, 97 Ballagh Road, Fivemiletown, Co Fermanagh, BT75 0LD. Tel: 07929 908 510

KKK Philip Lamont 14 Maxwells Road, Kells, Co Antrim, BT42 3NU.Tel: 028 2589 2381

KKW P D W Taylor 56 Cashel Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, Co Londonderry,BT51 4NU. Tel: 028 7035 4356

LHY Rodney Atwell 9 Rawe Road, Derryloman, Brookeborough, Co Fermanagh,BT94 4BA. Tel: 028 8953 1625

LJD Mrs Monica & Henry J Flynn Ard-na-Greine, 63 Mountain Road, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT344AZ. Tel: 028 4176 4794

LRT Patrick Donnelly 6 Lisnacrogher Road, Rathkenny, Ballymena, Co Antrim,BT43 6QP. Tel: 07802 625 521

NSN John Murnion 72 Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, Newry, Co Down, BT34 5XH.Tel: 028 4063 8719

R96 Mr & Mrs J Patterson 157A Finvoy Road, Finvoy, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 7JN. Tel: 028 2957 1659

S38 Wm Montgomery Edenville, 106 Killinchy Road, Ballygraffin, Comber, Co.Down, BT23 5NE. Tel: 028 9187 2879

T86 Messrs S & W Tait 37 Lisnaharney Road, Eskradooey, Lislap, Co Tyrone, BT79 7UF. Tel: 028 8166 1771

SOUTH OF IRELANDFLOCK CODE NAME CONTACT DETAILS401 Herbert W Stanley Bawnogue, Rathdowney, Co Laois, EIRE. Tel: 050 5461 98767 Padraig & Eddie Lacey Closh Farm, Rahin, Ballylinan, Athy, Co Kildare, EIRE.

Tel: 059 8625 14888J Mrs Mary D & Mark Grealy Middlethird, Oranmore, Co Galway, EIRE. Tel: 091 7949 22C46 Eamonn Duffy Ethelstown, Kells, Co Meath, EIRE. Tel: 046 9247 031CRL John D Brooks Race Park, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon,

EIRE. Tel: 090 9683 627G4 John Hanly Heathview Farm, Horse & Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary,

EIRE. Tel: 050 4339 06H95 Louis Hoade Caherlistrane, Galway, Co Galway, EIRE. Tel: 093 5543 4HJW Tom & Jeff Bailey Culcommon, Batterstown, Dunboyne, Co Meath, EIRE.

Tel: 087 2553 195



HYW Shaun & Seamus Gahan Coolyhune, St Mullins, Co Carlow, EIRE.Tel: 059 9724 483

KFR Tommy Cavanagh Glack, Carndonagh, Co Donegal, EIRE. Tel: 074 9373 062KLN Michael Prendiville Aglish, Lispole, Co Kerry, EIRE. Tel: 066 9157 359KRS John Healion Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath, EIRE.

Tel: 090 6485 336KWR T J & D Broderick Cross, Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, EIRE.

Tel: 090 9684 896LJA J & James Corcoran Foxhurst, Brownstown, Kilcloon, Co Meath, EIRE.

Tel: 016 2860 66LKV James Rooney Gortnaderry, Grange, Co Sligo, EIRE. Tel: 071 9163 509LYB Thomas & Mary Burke Ballybanagher, Cummer, Tuam, Co Galway, EIRE.

Tel: 093 4130 4NHA William Hennessy Barraghcore, Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny, EIRE.

Tel: 085 2732 298NJA Stephen & Colm Govin Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co Mayo, EIRE. Tel: 094 9360 172NSA Gabriel Conroy & Sons Lambay, Trim, Co Meath, EIRE. Tel: 046 9432 799NVT John Miley Lisdaulan, Rahara, Co Roscommon, EIRE. Tel: 090 6661 056NWC Fergal O Se Church Cross, Ventry, Tralee, Co. Kerry, EIRE.

Tel: 087 9895 475NYT Jimmy & Paul O'Dea N17, Glenafosha, Corofin, Co Galway, EIRE.

Tel: 087 9413 809PDU Mr C Bournes Farnaharpy, Skreen, Co. Sligo, EIRE. Tel: 071 9176 371PNS Mr Dan Tynan Beechill Farm, Doon, Mountrath, Co. Laois, EIRE.

Tel: 086 8216 971PNX Sean Doyle Cullenagh, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, EIRE. Tel: 057 8627 215

EUROPEFLOCK CODE NAME CONTACT DETAILSLYT Claude Vanwijnsberghe Leiestraat 53, B8792 Desselgem, Belgium.

Tel: 0475 7587 37



2012National Flock

CompetitionThe Society is currently accepting entries for the 2012 National Flock Competition

Entries will close on Friday 31st August 2012,with judging commencing in early October.

Entries can be made by contacting the Society OfficeTel: +44 (0) 28 2563 2342

E-mail: [email protected]

Entrants must ensure that ALL ewes registered in their flock are shown to the Judge.

Robert H Wilson’s Strathisla flock was the 2011 winner. It could be you in 2012!

This year’s categories include:

1. Pedigree group of Suffolk Sheep

2. Suffolk ram running with commercial ewes

3. Commercial ewe(s) with Suffolk cross lambs

4. Commercial Suffolk cross lambs weaned in a field of grass or forage crop

5. Growing up with Suffolks

6. A Suffolk winter scene

Colour photos must be taken with a digital camera and sent via email to the Society Office before Wednesday 31st October 2012Email: [email protected]

Each Category

Winner Receives

£25


2011 COMPETITION WINNERS

Category 1 - Louise Buckley

Category 2 - Joint First, Caroline Nelson Category 2 - Joint First, Liz Sillars

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Category 3 - Liz Needham

Category 4 - Liz Needham

Category 5 - Denis Taylor

Category 6 - Joint First, Caroline Nelson Category 6 - Joint First, Fiona Dempster



Category 7 - Annie Lawson

2012 Events Dates

SOCIETY RAM SALES

Roscrea 14th July

National (Shrewsbury) 20th & 21st July

Scottish (Stirling) 26th & 27th July

Ballymena 1st August (6pm)

Carlisle 10th August

KELSO & NSA SALES

Wales & Border Early 6th August

South West Region 15th August

NI Performance Recorded 11th September

Kelso 14th September

Eastern Region 21st September

Wales & Border 24th September

SHOWS - SUFFOLK (showing dates & time in brackets)

Royal Ulster (Balmoral) 16th – 18th May (Wednesday 16th@ 2pm)

Three Counties Show 15th – 17th June (Friday 15th @ 9am)

Royal Highland 21st -24th June (Thursday 21st @ 9am)

Suffolk Championships, Teagasc, Athenry (Sheep 2012) 30th June (11am)

Great Yorkshire 10th – 12th July (Tuesday 10th @ 9am)

Royal Welsh 23rd – 26th July (Monday 23rd @ 3pm)

SUFFOLK FEMALE SALES

Burnview & Lakeview (Balmoral Showgrounds) 27th October

Beeston 3rd November

Annakisha, Barrowlands, Castleisle, Clyda & Shannagh 3rd November

Carlisle 9th November

Stirling 10th November

Abergavenny 15th November

Cairness & Strathisla Production Sale (Carlisle) 17th November

Northern Ireland Branch (Evening, Ballymena Livestock Market) 19th November

Baileys Production Sale 24th November

NSA SHEEP EVENTS

Scot Sheep 6th June

South Sheep 16th June

Sheep 2012 4th July

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suffolk sheep society 2012 yearbook

Documents

society s u f f o

s h e e p s o c i e

south east141 south

sheep breeding services

secretaries9 club chairmen

western areaclubs147

meat promotion wales

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