Continuing their strong run of success from the Winter National Show in Carlisle, Richard and Carol Rettie were yet again on winning form this time in Stirling for the Stars of the Future Calf Show, where their August 2015-born yearling heifer Retties Lady Ruth R329 took the senior Aberdeen-Angus championship and then caught the eye of interbreed judge Philip Halhead …
Lynher Valley on winning form at Cornwall Calf Show
Lynher Valley on winning form at Cornwall Calf Show
Taking the championship rosettes home from the Cornwall Calf Show, judged by Richard Tully, was Gayle Bersey with her April 2016-born heifer calf Lynher Valley Peanut S082. This one is a daughter of Black Banner X1 of Idvies and is out of a home bred female, Lynher Valley Phizzywhizzywhat L062. Standing reserve to her was Andrew and Judith Denning and …
High praise for NI Calf Show quality
High praise for NI Calf Show quality
A fantastic show with some outstanding females was how County Kerry judge Matthew Goulding described the 12th annual calf show, hosted by the NI Aberdeen Angus Club at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Mr Goulding, who runs 80 pedigree cows at Ballyduff, Tralee, said: ”This is my first time judging in the north, and I’ve really enjoyed myself. Congratulations to the Northern …
Wedderlie herd on top in Border Club herd competition
Wedderlie herd on top in Border Club herd competition
The Border Club hosted their annual herd competition with Wallace Donnan touring round the Borders judging herds. Winning the stock bull section was Andrew Hodge of the Rulesmains herd with the Tilson family of Wedderlie coming in second and then Borewell of Daniel Whiteford and Co coming in third. Meanwhile, Wedderlie took the top spot in the best group of …
Temple herd wins Warren Trophy
Temple herd wins Warren Trophy
The Temple Aberdeen-Angus herd of Andrew and Judith Denning and daughter Grace is the winner of the 2016 Warren Trophy, awarded by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society to a show exhibitor winning the most points for home bred stock at shows with Aberdeen-Angus classes held throughout England and Wales. The Denning family who farm at Temple Farm, Chedzoy, Somerset, run 15 cows and …