Judge Jimmy Minto congratulates Victor Dobson on his champion and reserve champion wins. Ashleigh Fenwick lead the male champion.

The day’s champion, Miss Betsy L090 is a Blelack Evergreat H003 daughter and was born in January this year. She is out of The Moss Mr Essen D413 daughter Water End Miss Belle H070 and had previously been calf champion at the Winter National Show at Carlisle last month.

Judge Jimmy Minto described Miss Betsy as a well balanced heifer displaying excellent breed character with superb locomotion.

Her sire, Evergreat was purchased in February 2010 for 7000gns and was also sire of the male champion from the Dobsons, Water End Evolution L095. Evolution, a February 2011-born bull calf is out of Water End Ebony H066, another Mr Essen daughter.

Standing reserve heifer champion was The Moss Kitt L051 from the Moores family’s herd. This one is a daughter of Chapelton Eventer E809 out of The Moss Kirsty Z039, a TC Stockman daughter. She is a January-born calf and stood second in her class to the heifer champion.

Reserve bull calf champion was Gordon Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Phoenix Star L456. This January-born bull is by Rawburn Enigma G653 and out of Belhaven Pole Star H070, a Rawburn Lord Ross daughter.

Picking up the event’s award for the best newcomer at the show was the Saville herd of Stephen and Sarah Medley.

Class Results

Class 1 Senior heifers

1^st Wall Elnora K786 from T A and P Johnson

2^nd Fox Foot Double Venture K258 from the Turnbull Family

Class 2 Senior bulls

1^st Jerusalem Walk on K180 from Bryan Ronan

Class 3A Junior heifers

1^st Water End Miss Betsy L090 from Victor and Paula Dobson

2^nd The Moss Kit L051 from John and Jane Moores

3^rd Yearsley Portia from A and P Johnson

4^th Fox Foot Droplets L297 from the Turnbull family

Class 3B Junior heifers

1^st Foxley Wood Pebble L168 from Chris Page

2^nd Linton Gilbertine Tillie L529 from Gordon Brooke

3^rd Foxley Wood Peggy L173 from Chris Page

Class 4A Junior Bulls

1^st Linton Gilbertines Phoenix Star L456 from Gordon Brooke

2^nd Holyrood Prince L012 from A and C Woodward

3^rd Jerusalem Davidoff L190 from Bryan Ronan

4^th Yearsley Mr Big from A and P Johnson

Class 4B Junior Bulls

1^st Water End Evolution L095 from Victor and Paula Dobson

2^nd Linton Gilbertines Duke Wilford L488 from Gordon Brooke

3^rd Saville Fergus from S and S Medley

4^th Tree Bridge Plumpton L319 from D Evans

5^th Saville Mister Ed from S and S Medley

6^th Holyrood Elgar L054 from A and C Woodward

Class 4C Junior Bulls

1^st Linton Gilbertines Ebb L537 from Gordon Brooke

2^nd Tree Bridge Pathfinder L336 from D Evans

3^rd Tree Bridge Red Pelton L331 from D Evans

4^th Rosslayne Phantom L151 from P J and R M Lane

5^th Linton Gilbertines Elliott L500 from Gordon Brooke

6^th Rosslayne Neptune L148 from P J and R M Lane

7^th Holyrood Geordie Boy from A and C Woodward

Richard travelled from Wiltshire and Hampshire all the way down to Penzance in Cornwall and even managed to have two roast lunches on one day. Before giving out the prizes he praised the members for the quality of their cattle and said he had been impressed with the high standard. He stated that while he could be seen showing the bigger variety of Angus his preference was for the average sized, easy fleshing kind. Richard wanted to make a special mention to 14 year old Jake Sayer, who had impressed the judge by making special efforts to present his cattle well and the knowledge he showed about the breeding.

The results were announced at the Biennial Club Luncheon at The Tiverton Hotel where more than 50 members gathered to enjoy the banter and social chat and most of the winners were there to pick up their prizes.

Large Herd: 33+ cows

1 Micheal and Jenny Collins, Trewavas herd, Helston

2 Peter and Jane House, Kingston herd, Taunton

3          Malcolm and Sheridan Westcott, Westwilmer herd, Minehead

Medium Herd: 10-32 cows

1 Irwin and Dilys Rowe, Bosullow herd, Penzance

2 Trevor and Ruth Dawe, Foxcombe herd, Okehampton

3 Edward and Claire Jones, Rull herd, Cullompton

Small Herd: 9 cows and under

1 Antony and Alison Brown, Battens herd, Taunton

2 Ruth Gay, Klipspringer herd, Taunton

3 Roy Sweet, Sweeters Pocket herd, Taunton

Best stock bull: Barry and Judy Butler, Broomhill herd, Holsworthy, for Kingsbrompton Missethels Endeaver G563

Best group of 2010 calves by one sire: Rob and Una Venner, Woodington herd, Tiverton, for Lockerley Top Gun F731 calves

Best 2010 born heifer calf: Irwin and Dilys Rowe, Bosullow herd, Penzance, for Busullow Blackbird K288

Best 2010 born bull calf: Gayle Bersey, Lynher Valley herd, Torpoint, for Lynher Valley Elveiseliha K060

Harry Brown, left, winner of the Angus cross championship pictured with Mike Sheret

The winning 409kg carcase came from a 20 month old steer by the 18,000gns Galcantray Preditor and classified -U3. Mr Brown finishes around 500 cattle a year, mostly purchased as stores in Orkney and at marts in the North-east, and also runs a suckler herd of 150 cows.

Reserve was a 360kg steer from Ian Emslie, Little Barras, Laurencekirk, which classified R4L and killed out at 61.1%.

Best pure-bred Aberdeen-Angus was a steer bred at Millhills, Crieff, and consigned by finisher, Robin Braes, and his uncle, William Braes, from Burnshot, Linlithgow. The R4L carcase weighed 373kg and killed out at 56.1%.

William Braes with the Aberdeen-Angus pure bred champion

The Scotbeef competition for suckler herds using Aberdeen-Angus sires was judged on farm by John McLaren, Wester Keillour, Methven, Perth, and won by Archie McLaren, Craigie, Clackmannan. Ten prime cattle from each of the 20 herds entered for the competition were slaughtered at the Bridge of Allan plant and the results analysed by SAC.

Runner-up was William Harcus, Quanterness, St Ola, Orkney, with Wm Sanderson, Blackshiels, Midlothian, taking third place.

The great thing about calf shows is being able to take notes and see how these cattle go on in the future. It may only be the fourth Southern England Calf Show, but it already has a good reputation for producing major show and sale winners.

This year’s show attracted 60 entries from across the South and Midlands.The task of judging fell to David Lucas of the renowned Cheeklaw herd in the Borders. He tapped out Eckington Euylesses K079 as his overall champion from relatively new exhibitor Judy Gardner from Pershore in Worcestershire. This well grown January 2010-born bull has Rawburn breeding on both sides being sired by Rawburn Elysium F547 and out of Rawburn Estinina B153.

Male and overall champion

Taking the reserve overall spot was last year’s winner Jeremy Price from Hereford. Oakchurch Dolly J141 had previously picked up the red ticket in the Sept-Dec born class and the Female Championship as well. This September born calf is from the same line as last year’s Champion; Sired by Rawburn Rommell E423 and out of Oakchurch Dolly D009.

Female and reserve overall champion

The Price Family also managed to pick up the reserve male champion rosettes with Oakchurch Flippers K153. This March born bull is sired by Rawburn Enigma G653 and is out of Southfield Fortuna.

Reserve male champion

Mrs Gardner also took the reserve female ticket with Eckington Kristina K095. This April born heifer is sired by Warrenho Rob G221 and out of Nightingale Kristina D228.

Reserve female champion

The Junior Handler classes were as always of an impressive standard with 14 year old Jake Sayer coming out on top of the 14 and under class and 17 year old Samuel Denning doing a grand job in gaining the intermediate class.

Winner of the junior young handlers class was Jake Sayer

Samuel denning, winner of the intermediate young handler class

The Southern England Calf Show would like to thank the following for their very generous support of the event:

Biobest Laboratories Ltd

Cedar Farm Veterinary Practice

Colin Davey Livestock Haulage

Gerald Shearing Livestock Supplies

Hammer Scaffolding

Ives Livestock Haulage

Mark Pilcher

Mary Smallwood

McCartneys

Rosan Porter

Rull Aberdeen Angus

Simon Dunk of Osmonds

Telsol Ltd

Temple Farm Foods (The Denning Family)

The West Mercia Club

Zintec

A big thank you must also go to Angela Robertson, Ed Jones, Chris Gleeson and Mike Spooner for all their help and Colin Hutchings for his commentary. We have all decided that Colin with a microphone is a very dangerous thing.

Results:

Class 1: Bull born between 1^st Sept 2009 and 31^st Dec 2009.

Sponsored by Rull Aberdeen-Angus

1 Mr T Foster’s Rotherwick Endeavour J013

Class 2a : Bull born in January 2010.

Sponsored by Simon Dunk of Osmonds

1 Mrs Judy Gardner’s Eckington Euylesses K079

2 Lynher Valley Aberdeen Angus’ Lynher Valley Elveiseliha K060

3 Dr & Mrs GD Porter’s Gastonwood Debrett K170

4 IH McLaren & Sons’ Aynho Echidna K592

5 IH McLaren & Sons’ Aynho Proud Greystone K604

6 IH McLaren & Sons’ Aynho El Prince K600

Class 2b: Bull born in February 2010.

Sponsored by Temple Farm Foods (The Denning Family)

1 Mr & Mrs Kary’s Inkpen Proud Phienix K103

2 Mr & Mrs Kary’s Inkpen Erasmus K101

3 Tangent Estates Ltd’s Easton Greys Elamond K477

4 Mr & Mrs Kary’s Inkpen Elroy K099

5 Tangent Estates Ltd’s Easton Greys Esterell K471

6 Tangent Estates Ltd’s Easton Greys Dynamo K472

Class 3: Bull bon on or after 1^st March 2010.

Sponsored by Hammer Scaffolding

1 J & A Price’s Oakchurch Flipper K153

2 Lockerley Hall Farm’s Lockerley Kavalier K159

3 Lockerley Hall Farm’s Lockerley Klassic K193

4 AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Ralph K328

5 Mr T Foster’s Rotherwick Eclipse K023

6 AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Extra Special K335

7 AR & JL Denning’s Temple Eric Kalistair K489

Male Champion: Mrs Judy Gardner’s Eckington Euylesses K079

Reserve Male Champion: J & A Price’s Oakchurch Flipper K153

Class 4: Heifer born on or between 1^st Sept 2009 and 31^st Dec 2009.

Sponsored by Biobest Laboratories Ltd

1 J & A Price’s Oakchurch Dolly J141

2 AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Jess Erica J314

Class 5a: Heifer born on or between 1^st Jan 2010 and 27^th Jan 2010.

Sponsored by Gerald Shearing Livestock Supplies

1 AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Julum Erica K316

2 AR & JL Denning’s Temple French Kiss K484

3 AR & JL Denning’s Temple Niobe Kikattaa K485

4 IH McLaren & Sons’ Aynho Daly K606

5 IH McLaren & Sons’ Aynho Estona K594

6 IH McLaren & Sons’ Aynho Junerica K595

Class 5b: Heifer born on or after 28^th January 2020 and 28^th Feb 2010.

Sponsored by Mark Pilcher and McCartneys

1 Tangent Estates Ltd’s Easton Greys Enchanted K470

2 AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Juliet Erica K322

3 Mr & Mrs Kary’s Inkpen Elsa K102

4 Tangent Estates Ltd’s Easton Greys Petal K465

5 AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Duchess K320

Class 6: Heifer born on or after 1^st March 2010.

Sponsored by Colin Davey Livestock Haulage

1 Mrs Judy Gardner’s Eckington Kristina K095

2 Lockerley Hall Farm’s Lockerley Precious Pride K182

3 Lockerley Hall Farm’s Lockerley Kind Princess K157

4 J & A Price’s Oakchurch Fortuna K156

5 AR & JL Denning’s Temple Pretty Kitty K488

6 AR & JL Denning’s Temple Vodka Kick K496

7 Jessica Denning’s Park Wall Jessica Erica K494

8 Mr T Foster’s Rotherwick Polly K017

Female Champion: J & A Price’s Oakchurch Dolly J141

Reserve Female Champion: Judy Gardner’s Eckington Kristina K095

Overall Champion: Mrs Judy Gardner’s Eckington Euylesses K079

Reserve Overall Champion: J & A Price’s Oakchurch Dolly J141

Class 7: Exhibitor having who has never won a first prize

No entries

Class 8: Pair of animals from the same exhibitor

Sponsored by Telsol Ltd

1 Mrs Judy Gardner

2 Lockerley Hall Farm

3 AR & JL Denning

4 J & A Price

5 Mr & Mrs Kary

6 AE & AR Bishop

Class 9: Pure bred steer born after 1^st Sept 2009

Sponsored by Ives Livestock Haulage

1 AE & CR Bishop’s The Black Bonus

Class 10: Young Handler aged 14 and under

Sponsored by The West Mercia Club

1 Jake Sayer

2 Megan Denning

3 Mia Price

4 Grace Denning

5 Freddie Bishop

Class 11: Intermediate Handler aged 15-21

Sponsored by The West Mercia Club

1 Samuel Denning

2 Abbey Batch

3 Lizzy Boswell

Best Exhibit from a West Mercia Club Member: Mrs Judy Gardner’s Eckington Euylesses K079

Best Exhibit from a South East Club Member: AE & CR Bishop’s Warrenho Julum Erica K316

Best Exhibit from a South West Club Member: Lynher Valley Aberdeen Angus’s Lynher Valley Elveiseliha K060

Best turned out and exhibited calf: Jake Sayer

Mr Fraser, who runs the 60-cows Idvies herd based at Forfar in Angus, said:”I’d like to thank the Northern Ireland club for inviting to me judge this great show. The cattle are a credit to the young showmen and women who have prepared and presented them in the show ring today.

“It has been a great show and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. The classes were strong, and this event would rate highly with any of the Aberdeen-Angus shows in the United Kingdom.

The Matchett family from Birches, near Portadown, County Armagh, Nigel, Gail, Sarah and Sam, notched up a string of successes at the one-day show. Their accolades included the yearling heifer championship, the reserve heifer calf championship, the bull calf championship, the commercial championship and the pairs championship.

Gail, Sarah and Sam Matchett with David Dickinson

Scooping the yearling heifer championship was the much admired Knockadrinan Bell J460. Born in March 2009 she is by the Gigginstown House Drew E300 son, Knockadrinan Precise G398. This super heifer was the All-Ireland Champion at Clogher Show in 2009, and was purchased privately from Irish breeder Tom Reynolds. She is no stranger to show success, having won the calf championship at last year’s calf show, and the supreme Aberdeen Angus title at this year’s inaugural Native Breeds Show, as well as several reserve championship awards.

Yearling heifer champion from S & S Matchett - Knockadrinan Bell J460

Runner-up in the yearling heifer championship was the September 2009 born Friarstown Ellen Erica J161, exhibited by club chairman, Robin Lamb, and sons, Stuart, Ben and Peter from Richhill, County Armagh.  Sired by Aynho Rossiter Eric B125, and bred from a Rawburn dam, she was purchased recently at a draft sale from Jerry Henchy’s herd in Kilmallock, County Limerick.

Reserve yearling heifer champion Friarstown Ellen Erica J161 from Robin Lamb & Son

Top honours in the yearling bull section went to the father and son team of Adrian and Graeme Parke, Strabane, County Tyrone. The March 2009 born Coolermoney Rochester J955 was sired by the home-bred Rawburn Eventer 2^nd son, Coolermoney Rossiter F734. He won his class at several shows throughout the summer and was breed champion at Ballymoney and Newry.

Yearling bull champion Coolermoney Rochester from Adrian and Graeme Parke

The reserve yearling bull championship went to John and Avril Robson, Augher, who exhibited the May 2009 born BJ’s No Limits 15S son, Glenjoy Limitless J167. The husband and wife team established their 10-cow herd four years ago.

Reserve yearling bull champion Glenhoy Limitless from John E C Robson

Adrian and Graeme Parke had a successful day, also claiming the heifer calf championship with the home-bred Coolermoney Rachel K051. Born in April 2010, she is by Nakkeg Nord, and is out of Coolermoney Raquel F756 – one of six cows in the herd which was founded 15 years ago.

Heifer calf champion Coolermoney Rachel KO51 from Adrian and Graeme Parke. Gemma Snodgrass is at the halter and is being congratulated by Sam Thompson of sponsor's Animax

The runner-up was Knockadrinan Bell K496 – a six-month-old calf owned by Sarah and Sam Matchett. She is a recent acquisition from Tom Reynolds’ Bornacoola-based herd, and is from the same family as the yearling heifer champion.

Reserve heifer calf champion was Knockadrinan Bell K496 from S and S Matchett. Robin Lamb is also pictured

The April 2010 born Birches Abbot K864, secured the bull calf championship for Sarah and Sam Matchett. Sired by the popular Coneyisland Legend E112, this entry is the first home-bred calf shown by the sister and brother team.

Winning the bull calf championship was Birches Abbott K864 from S and S Matchett with Gail Matchett at the halter. also pictured are Billy Glazebrook and Aaron Parke

Standing in reserve position was Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894, a March 2010 born Rawburn Rommel E423 son, exhibited by Fintan Keown, Belleek, County Fermanagh.  He was bred from the Nakkeg Nord daughter, Home Farm Ebony Swinger G393 – one of six cows in the herd which was founded in 2007.

Reserve bull calf champion was Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894 from Fintan Keown. Also pictured is sponsor Wilson Dickey, Scotmin Nutrition Ltd

A new introduction to this year’s show was a class for commercial Angus-sired calves born in 2010. Claiming the championship ribbons was the six-month-old Jalex Black Beauty VI, shown by Sarah and Sam Matchett. This super heifer calf was bought privately from commercial suckler farmer and fatstock producer, James Alexander, Randalstown, and was sired by the Jalex herd’s stock bull, Lisduff Duke.

James Alexander presents Sam Matchett and Jalex Black Beauty VI with the champion commercial prize

The reserve championship award went to Jack Smyth, Strabane, for his March 2010 born Cheeklaw Eirwyn heifer calf, Bessiebell Bell.

Reserve champion commercial calf went to Jack Smith with Bessiebell Bell

The Matchett family also claimed the Mossbrook Cup, presented by David Dickson, Moneyreagh, for the best pair of 2010 born calves, owned by exhibitor. The winning duo included the bull calf champion, Birches Abbot K864, and the reserve heifer calf champion, Knockadrinan Bell K496.

Claiming the reserve spot were the heifer calf champion, Coolermoney Rachel K051, and the third prize winning intermediate bull calf, Coolermoney Rocky K047, exhibited by Adrian and Graeme Parke.

Taking reserve in the pairs was Adrian and Graeme Parke

NI Aberdeen Angus Club chairman, Robin Lamb, was delighted with the success of the event which attracted visitors from as far afield as Aberdeen and Cork. “It’s been a tremendous show, with a bigger and better entry than previous years. I’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the event, especially the sponsors, without whom the show would not be possible. Thanks also to R A Noble and Co for the use of the premises, and Dungannon Farmers’ Mart who produced the catalogue.”

Results include:

Championships

Yearling heifer championship, sponsored by Ulster Livestock Care: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell J460. Reserve: Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Ellen Erica J161.

Yearling bull championship, sponsored by ABP Newry: Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rochester J955. Reserve: John Robson, Glenhoy Limitless J167.

Heifer calf championship, sponsored by Animax: Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rachel K051. Reserve: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell K496.

Bull calf championship, sponsored by Balig Farm Cottages: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Birches Abbot K864. Reserve: Fintan Keown, Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894.

Commercial championship, sponsored by Funeral Services NI: Sarah and Sam Matchett, Jalex Black Beauty VI. Reserve: Jack Smyth, Bessiebell Bell.

Young Handlers

Young handler, 10 to 12-years old, sponsored by Ulster Bank – 1, Sarah Matchett, Portadown; 2, Diane Forsythe, Moneymore; 3, Sam Matchett, Portadown; 4, William McLucas.

David George, agricultural banking manager, Ulster Bank, congratulates Sarah Matchett, Portadown, on winning the junior young handler class

Young handler, 13 to 17-years-old, sponsored by Ulster Bank – 1, Donal Keown, Belleek; 2, Sam Martin, Newtownards; 3, Alan Burleigh, Florencecourt; 4, Jack Smyth, Strabane.

Donal Keown, Belleek, was the winner of the intermediate young handler class

Young handler, 18 to 25-years-old, sponsored by Ulster Bank – 1, Fintan Keown, Belleek; 2, Gemma Snodgrass, Strabane; 3, Peter Lamb, Richhill; 4, Graeme Parke, Strabane.

The senior young handlers class was won by Fintan Keown, Belleek

Calf classes

Senior yearling heifer, born between 01/03/09 and 24/06/09, sponsored by M and W Farm Meats – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell J460 by Knockadrinan Precise G398; 2, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Birches Lady Joan J783 by Glendara Walnut; 3, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill, Richhill Black Janet J202 by The Moss Etan 4541; 4, Stanley Smith, Florencecourt, Allwood Pepsi J261 by Fordel Eisenhower Y423.

Intermediate and junior yearling heifer, born between 17/07/09 and 07/10/09, sponsored by Cosi Sleep – 1, Robin Lamb and Sons, Friarstown Ellen Erica J161 by Aynho Rossiter Eric B125; 2, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Strabane, Coolermoney Rosita J003 by Coneyisland Legend E112; 3, Neville and Ivan Forsythe, Moneymore, Coltrim Lady Jessie J343 by Wedderlie Net Profit.’

Senior yearling bull, born between 04/03/09 and 07/05/09, sponsored by Riverview Meats – 1, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rochester J955 by Coolermoney Rossiter F734; 2, John Robson, Augher, Glenhoy Limitless J167 by BJ’s No Limits 15S; 3, Michael Lagan, Upperlands, Macknagh Mills Jacob J784 by Cudlobe Millennium 12M.

Senior heifer calf, born between 03/01/10 and 09/03/10, sponsored by Hutchinson Mills – 1, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Rosanna K364 by Masterpiece of Gilkey; 2, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Carrigroe G Butterfly by Cashelane Bowie A337; 3, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ballyclare, Ashvale Erica K202 by Woodvale Exclsuive E141; 4, Leo and Caroline Burns, Crossmaglen, Cregganbane Missie K107 by Chapelton Eventer E809.

Intermediate heifer calf, born between 21/03/10 and 28/04/10, sponsored by Fane Valley – 1, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rachel K051 by Nakkeg Nord 913; 2, Jonathan Doyle, Cookstown, Drumhill Duchess K165 by Hoff Limited Edition SC594; 3, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Rosanna K412 by Richhill Dynasty H126; 4, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Jill K467 by Richhill Dynasty H126.

Junior heifer calf, born between 01/05/10 and 07/06/10, sponsored by Semex UK – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Knockadrinan Bell K496 by Knockadrinan Precise G398; 2, Alan and Naomi Morrison, Maguiresbridge, Drummeer Lady Tasmin K276 by Santanna Duke; 3, Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill Blackbird K504 by Richhill Dynasty H126; 4, Kenneth Bready, Rathfriland, Kiltariff Lady Trina K304 by Kiltariff Lord Trendersetter H105.

Baby heifer calf, born between 16/06/10 and 10/08/10, sponsored by Natural Nutrition – 1, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ashvale Ellen K257 by Woodvale Exclusive E141; 2, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ashvale Pamela K294 by Woodvale Exclusive E141; 3, Andy and Sharon McKeown and Son, Ashvale Blackbelle K364 by Woodvale Exclusive E141.

Senior bull calf, born between 08/01/10 and 02/03/10, sponsored by Scotmin Nutrition Ltd – 1, Fintan Keown, Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894 by Rawburn Rommel E423; 2, Alan and Naomi Morrison, Drummeer Enrico K081 by Dalrene Cruz 11F; 3, Samuel and Timothy Scott, Newtownards, Drumawhey Ranger K063 by Bunlahy Broadband F200.

Intermediate bull calf, born between 10/03/10 and 14/04/10, sponsored by Alex Scott and Son Ltd – 1, Fintan Keown, Home Farm Eddie K916 by Rawburn Rommel E423; 2, Robert Sufferin, Maghera, Tamneymullan Lord Jock K696 by Baronagh Euro A043; 3, Adrian and Graeme Parke, Coolermoney Rocky K047 by Laheens Eugene; 4, Adrian and Graeme Parkee, Coolermoney Rambler K025 by Nakkeg Nord 913.

Junior or baby bull calf, born between 23/04/10 and 02/07/10, sponsored by Smyths Flakes – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Birches Abbot K864 by Coneyisland Legend E112; 2, Samuel and Timothy Scott, Drumawhey Postman K111 by Bunlahy Broadband F200; 3, Neville and Ivan Forsythe, Coltrim Executive K527 by Wedderlie Net Profit E916; 4, Stanley Smith, Allwood Prosector K294 by Fordel Eisenhower Y423.

Commercial calf, sired by a pedigree Aberdeen Angus bull, born in 2010, sponsored by NICCEC – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett, Jalex Black Beauty VI by Lisduff Duke; 2, Jack Smyth, Bessiebell Bell by Cheeklaw Eirwyn.

Pair of calves born in 2010, owned by exhibitor, sponsored by Janset Animal Health and McCauley Feed – 1, Sarah and Sam Matchett; 2, Adrian and Graeme Parke.

Aberdeen-Angus bulls reached a ceiling of 2800gns and 11 lots sold to average £1871 at the native breeds show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart on Monday 25^th October.

Pictured at the native breeds show and sale, Dungannon, are, from left: John Blackburn, vice chairman, NI Aberdeen Angus Club; Tom Noble, Lisbellaw, judge; and Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society council member, Alwyn Armour.

Trade was underpinned by dairy and suckler producers with the stronger, better fleshed bulls finding a ready market, while the plainer types proved harder to sell.

Topping the trade at 2800gns was the reserve male champion, Drumcorn Elbando J685, brought out by husband and wife team John and Ann Henning, Maghaberry, County Armagh. This April 2009-born entry was sired by the US easy calving trait leader and high performance bull, GT Triple Band. His multi-award winning dam, Drumcorn Elist D313, by Drumlister Cherry Boy, is bred from the herd’s foundation cow – Elcara of Drumlister, who attained more than 30 championships in her long show career.

The reserve male champion and top priced bull at 2,800gns was Drumcorn Elbando J685 bred by John and Ann Henning, Maghaberry.

Boasting a Self Replacing Index of +38, and a milk value of +6, he sold to William and David McMurtry, Coleraine, County Londonderry.

Second highest price of the day, 2700gns, was paid to William Wallace, Dromore, for the second prize Woodvale Bachelor J874. Bred by Alwyn and Carol Armour, he was born in March 2009 and is by the Vermilion Dateline son, Woodvale Mr Awesome E207. His dam is the Ankonian Elixir daughter, Woodvale Beautiful Kitty. He sold to Pat Breen, Kircubbin, County Down.

Next best at 2100gns was John and Avril Robson’s March 2009 born Glenhoy Einar J134. This third prize winner was sired by the 32,000gns Rawburn Rommel E423, and is out of the privately purchased Idvies Euxette B106. He was snapped up by dairy farmer, David Todd, Dungannon, County Tyrone.

Mr Todd also paid out 1800gns to secure the fourth prize Findrum Pajo J243 bred by Sean McCullagh, Ballygawley, County Tyrone. This March 2009-born bull was sired by Cheeklaw Eirwyn D165 and is out of a home-bred Fordel Eisenhower Y423 daughter.

Leo Cherry from Cookstown, sold his best at 1900gns. The March 2009-born Tamnaskenny Emerald J066, by Bramley Grange Black Brindley D064 out of a home-bred Bruno of Spittal Shore daughter, Tamnaskenny Etaar E797, sold to J J McDowell, Castlereagh, Belfast.

Judge, Tom Noble, Lisbellaw, awarded the male championship to the May 2009 – born Glenhoy Limitless J167, exhibited by John and Avril Robson, Augher, County Tyrone. By the Hoff Limited Edition son, BJ’s No Limits 15S and out of Logie Ladymire F458, this bull attracted attention from many admirers around the sale ring, but failed to meet his reserve and was withdrawn unsold at 2800gns.

The male champion was John Robson’s Glenhoy Limitless J167.

The collective entry of Aberdeen-Angus females peaked at 2800gns for one from James Porter, Upper Ballinderry, Lisburn, for the May 2008 born female champion, Croftburn Edwina H497. She was sired by Netherton Kular D318, and is out of the Liss Banker Y213 daughter, Croftburn Edwina C622. She was scanned in-calf and joins the Dartrey herd owned by Hilda Mills, Scarva.

The female champion Croftburn Edwina H497 realised 2,800gns for James Porter, Upper Ballinderry.

Scooping the reserve female championship was the March 2009-born Home Farm Roscor Beaut J732, brought out by Fintan Keown, Belleek. Sired by Fordel Eisenhower Y423, she was bred from a Galcantray Preditor V9 daughter. This heifer attracted strong attention from the packed ringside audience, but failed to meet the vendor’s expectations and was withdrawn unsold at 3100gns.

Fintan Keown, Belleek, with his reserve female champion Home Farm Roscor Beaut J732.

Adrian Parke’s two-year-old heifer Coolermoney Rose H922 came under the hammer at 1800gns, selling to Rory Best, for his Loughans herd, Poyntzpass, County Armagh. This Rawburn Eventer 2^nd daughter is out of the home-bred Coolermoney Rosita Y301.

A draft entry of females from Robert Campbell’s Lister herd based at Seaforde, County Down, reached a ceiling of 2300gns and six lots sold to average £1563.

His sale leader was the eight-year-old cow, School House Eclipse B335. Sired by 2000 Royal Highland reserve supreme champion, Ballamanaugh Estefan, she is out of the Barbi of Skaill daughter, Espirit of Drumlister. Scanned in-calf to Lister Ebon J604, she was accompanied by her March born Lister Extra Special G453 heifer calf and sold to John McCauley, Downpatrick, County Down.

A draft entry from Hilary Baxter’s Lochmore herd, Newry, saw prices peak at 2000gns, while the six females changed hands to level at £1461 a head.

Leading the Lochmore offering was the March 2006 born Ringbane Kathy Pride F056. Sired by Ankonian Elixir 100, she sold with her January-born heifer calf by Jeremy Eric of Bridgefoot to Ken Craig, Ballyclare, County Antrim.

Averages: 11 bulls £1871 (Dungannon Farmers Market).

More than 100 cattle are entered representing some of the best known Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford breeder’s in the Province, and will compete for the coveted title of the “Supreme Native Breeds Champion”.

There will be a full range of showing classes in each breed section with Albert De Cogan travelling from County Cork to place the Aberdeen Angus section. Judging will kick off at 10.30am sharp.

In addition to this there will be a hotly contended Young Handlers section which will feature up and coming experts in all breeds aged between 10 and 20 years of age. Ballymena based John Currie will have the task of judging the Supreme Championship awards and Young Handler section.

The committee are delighted to have received generous sponsorship from Ulster Bank and Donnelly Bros, further supported by many local business owners who have also pledged their support.

Secretary Brian McLaughlin and Alderman Sidney Anderson are delighted to welcome the Native Breeds Championships for their first ever show at the event and congratulate James Graham on having an entry of 100 cattle.

The driving force behind the Native Breeds Championships has been to promote all that Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford cattle have to offer in today’s competitive marketplace. To reinforce this beef from all three breeds will be in the menu with Richhill based butchers “Greenmount Meats” cooking up a treat for visitors to the park..

For further details contact Libby Clarke 0777 5584884

The competition was divided into three classes with sixteen herds entered. Also there were prizes for the best bull and best heifer calf born in 2010 and for the best new entrant.

Ian said after the judging: “I was looking for uniformity in the herds, not necessarily size only and I felt all my first prize winners had these attributes. The best calf prizes were not easily judged, particularly the bull calf section. Here I saw some very good entries and I look forward to seeing how they perform in due course.

The heifer calves also took much consideration with some really excellent cow prospects amongst them.”

Large herd

1^st – Rosemead      – P C Stovold & son

2^nd- Easton Greys  – M P Green Esq.

3^rd – Rycote Park  –  Messrs B J Taylor

Medium herd

1^st – Warrenho        – A E & C R Bishop

2^nd – Sunoak        -    R K Booker

3^rd -  Frickley       -     Mr & Mrs D Isaac

Small herd

1^st – Kingwood     –     Mr & Mrs M Spooner

2^nd – McClemens    –  Brenham Estates

3^rd – Annington         -  D R Vick

Best Bull Calf

Easton Greys Esterell K471 by Oakchurch Denzel

Best Heifer Calf

Kingwood  Willa K077 by Kiltariff Dynamic.

Best New Entrant

Rycote Park