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Rockville Angus & Beef Shorthorn Herd Estd. 1998
"Where "Where "Where QualityQualityQuality Matters"Matters"Matters"
“ Proud to be serving the breeding
needs of Suckler, Dairy & Pedigree
farmers by producing Quality,
Profitable, Traditional type
Angus & Beef Shorthorn "
SHX & AAX Blue Greys
occasionally for sale
Anthony Dockery: Rockville House, Killina, Elphin, Co. Roscommon,
Mobile: +353 (0) 86 826 4868 | Email: [email protected]
Rockvillepedigrees | visitors welcome by appointment.
Irish Shorthorn Society Beef Journal Volume 11 Index
Index of Advertisers Inside front cover: Rockville Herd
Page 8: Lismacool Herd
Page 8: Graigue Herd
Page 14: Kilbride Herd
Page 14: Shannonside Breeders’ Club
Page 24: Ricketstown Herd
Page 25: Rooskey Herd
Page 28: Ballinlig Herd
Page 30: Dovea
Page 32: Glann Herd
Page 37: Creaga Herd
Page 45: Kilbeagh Herd
Page 49: Clashagad Herd
Page 51: Shorthorn Marketing Company
Pages 54 & 55: Caramba Herd
Page 56: Herdwatch
Page 57: Progressive Genetics
Page 67: Wenmar Herd & Embryo Sales
Page 74: Coney Island Genetics
Page 74: Cabra Herd
Page: 74: Tom Cox – Auctioneer
Page 76: Farmlab
Pages 84 & 85: Crooked Post Drover 29D
Page 93: Bellevue Herd
Page 100: Clarencehill Herd
Pages 101 - 103: DRS Super Mario
Page 107: Gavan Herd
Inside back cover: Moyside Breeders’ Club
Index of Features Page 2: Council Members
Page 3: Chairman’s Report
Page 4: Secretary’s Report
Page 5: Mission Statement
Page 6: National Hall of Fame Awards
Page 7: Remembering Friends
Pages 10 & 11: Graigue Herd Profile
Pages 15 & 16: Mohill Herd Profile
Page 25: Congratulations
Pages 26 & 27: YDP Event – Pye’s Redbrae Herd
Page 29: Gene Ireland Slaughter Trial
Page 31: Gene Ireland – Buncraggy Fire Fox
Pages 52 & 53: YDP Event – Caramba Herd
Pages 64, 65 & 66: Crooked Post Shorthorn Herd Profile
Pages 68 & 69: Bellevue Herd Profile
Pages 72 & 73: Creaga Herd Profile
Pages 75 & 76: Johne’s in Beef Herds
Pages 86 & 87: Shorthorn Champion of the World Series
Pages 88 & 89: Dubbo Bull Sale
Pages 90 & 91: Rooskey Herd Profile
Page 92: Royal Highland Show News
Page 92: Ploughing Championships Prize Draw
Page 105: SHX Heifer Trial
Page 106: Dates for your Diary
Page 108: Nostalgia
Shows & Sale Results Page 9: Mullingar Show Pages 12 & 13: Strokestown Show Pages 17 - 19: Limerick Show Pages 20 – 23: Bonniconlon Show Pages 33 – 36: Roscommon April Sale Pages 38 – 44: Roscommon November Premier Sale Pages 46 – 48: Moyside/Croghan Clubs’ Sale Page 50: Ennis Sale Pages 58 – 63: Tullamore Show Pages 70 & 71: Caramba Sale Page 77: N. Ireland Calf Show Pages 78 – 82: Around the Shows Page 83: Balmoral Show Page 89: Royal Ulster Beef & Lamb Championships
Disclaimer:
The information in this Journal is correct and true to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without a guarantee on the part of the authors and/ or printers. The Irish Shorthorn Society, the authors and printers disclaim any liability in connection with use of this information.
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Irish Shorthorn Society Beef Journal Volume 11 Index
Index of Advertisers Inside front cover: Rockville Herd
Page 8: Lismacool Herd
Page 8: Graigue Herd
Page 14: Kilbride Herd
Page 14: Shannonside Breeders’ Club
Page 24: Ricketstown Herd
Page 25: Rooskey Herd
Page 28: Ballinlig Herd
Page 30: Dovea
Page 32: Glann Herd
Page 37: Creaga Herd
Page 45: Kilbeagh Herd
Page 49: Clashagad Herd
Page 51: Shorthorn Marketing Company
Pages 54 & 55: Caramba Herd
Page 56: Herdwatch
Page 57: Progressive Genetics
Page 67: Wenmar Herd & Embryo Sales
Page 74: Coney Island Genetics
Page 74: Cabra Herd
Page: 74: Tom Cox – Auctioneer
Page 76: Farmlab
Pages 84 & 85: Crooked Post Drover 29D
Page 93: Bellevue Herd
Page 100: Clarencehill Herd
Pages 101 - 103: DRS Super Mario
Page 107: Gavan Herd
Inside back cover: Moyside Breeders’ Club
Index of Features Page 2: Council Members
Page 3: Chairman’s Report
Page 4: Secretary’s Report
Page 5: Mission Statement
Page 6: National Hall of Fame Awards
Page 7: Remembering Friends
Pages 10 & 11: Graigue Herd Profile
Pages 15 & 16: Mohill Herd Profile
Page 25: Congratulations
Pages 26 & 27: YDP Event – Pye’s Redbrae Herd
Page 29: Gene Ireland Slaughter Trial
Page 31: Gene Ireland – Buncraggy Fire Fox
Pages 52 & 53: YDP Event – Caramba Herd
Pages 64, 65 & 66: Crooked Post Shorthorn Herd Profile
Pages 68 & 69: Bellevue Herd Profile
Pages 72 & 73: Creaga Herd Profile
Pages 75 & 76: Johne’s in Beef Herds
Pages 86 & 87: Shorthorn Champion of the World Series
Pages 88 & 89: Dubbo Bull Sale
Pages 90 & 91: Rooskey Herd Profile
Page 92: Royal Highland Show News
Page 92: Ploughing Championships Prize Draw
Page 105: SHX Heifer Trial
Page 106: Dates for your Diary
Page 108: Nostalgia
Shows & Sale Results Page 9: Mullingar Show Pages 12 & 13: Strokestown Show Pages 17 - 19: Limerick Show Pages 20 – 23: Bonniconlon Show Pages 33 – 36: Roscommon April Sale Pages 38 – 44: Roscommon November Premier Sale Pages 46 – 48: Moyside/Croghan Clubs’ Sale Page 50: Ennis Sale Pages 58 – 63: Tullamore Show Pages 70 & 71: Caramba Sale Page 77: N. Ireland Calf Show Pages 78 – 82: Around the Shows Page 83: Balmoral Show Page 89: Royal Ulster Beef & Lamb Championships
Disclaimer:
The information in this Journal is correct and true to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without a guarantee on the part of the authors and/ or printers. The Irish Shorthorn Society, the authors and printers disclaim any liability in connection with use of this information.
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Chairman’s ReportSince being elected President of the Irish Shorthorn Society in 2017 I have maintained that my interest is totally in the breed.
I wish to thank the Council members for their co-operation received to date. A special word of thanks to our hardworking Secretary Mary Purcell. I must also mention Mary O’Brien who gives great service in the office and has been of considerable assistance to Mary Purcell.
Sub-Committees in the main have worked well. The Finance Committee has kept a close eye on finances and fortunately our financial state is secure. The Events Committee have been very active before such events as shows and sales. This committee also organized two very successful Youth Development events. A special word of thanks to the breeders who very kindly hosted these events.
The Shorthorn Marketing Company has assisted the sale of lesser quality shorthorn bulls and continues to promote commercial Shorthorn cattle.
This year we have seen an increased demand for pedigree Shorthorn cattle with some exceptional prices being obtained. It is hoped that trend will continue.
I wish to draw members’ attention to three important points. Firstly, T.H. testing of breeding females and bulls should be completed as soon as possible, and hopefully in the near future only TH tested animals are presented at Society and Club sales. Secondly, there should be a big increase in members going into the Whole Herd Performance Recording program (WHPR) which has been put in place by I.C.B.F., particularly as the ‘Stock Bull Finder’ scheme is now online. Thirdly, dealing with Johne’s disease is an imperative. A very informative article is contained within this Journal prepared by Dr. Lorna Citer of Animal Health Ireland (AHI), and we thank her for same. If a programme for dealing with the disease in put in train by Animal Health Ireland as many members as possible should participate.
Despite the unfortunate weather event on the Wednesday the Ploughing proved to be very successful from a financial point of view, as the draw for the pedigree heifer was very well supported. I must thank all members who sold tickets and particularly I want to thank Carmel Kelly, Colette Middleton and the junior members of the Darker and Staunton families. We were extremely lucky to have a conventional shed provided free of charge by Noel Crahan of C & G Sheds Edenderry. I wish to thank members who made the effort and put cattle on the stand. These members on the beef side were the Dowd family, the Flatley family and the Kelly family Westmeath and the Commercial beef animals were provided by the Flanagan family Roscommon, Darragh Cregg, Co. Roscommon and Brian Daly, Co. Westmeath. On the dairy side we had the Carter family and Kenny Smyth. A particular word of thanks to those who erected the stand internally namely Tom Ryan, Eddie Dowling, the Darker, Kelly family in Carlow and the Middleton family.
During the course of 2018 the Society embarked on a programme of importing semen as part of our ongoing commitment to breed development. A limited amount of semen has been imported from a Canadian bull, Crooked Post Drover 29D, who is a top quality, polled, red bull. It is hoped to import semen from another outstanding roan bull later in the spring. I would encourage all breeders to support this initiative by purchasing and using these straws within their own herds.
Going forward every effort should be made to improve the breed with only the better animals being registered. All Shorthorns brought to sales and shows should be well presented, as we all accept that the Shorthorn breed stands proud. I wish all members a very successful year.
Phil Sheedy, Chairman.
Phil Sheedy
President
Mobile: +353 87 256 7291
Email:
FB:
Herd Prefix: Clashagad
Mary Purcell
Secretary
Mobile: +353 86 046 1442
Email: [email protected]
FB irishshorthorn
Herd Prefix: Venus
Amelda Middleton
Vice President
Mobile: +353 85 710 9847
Email: [email protected]
FB:ballinligshorthorns
Herd Prefix: Ballinlig
Tommy Shryane
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 87 134 6835
Email: [email protected]
FB:
Herd Prefix: Rooskey
Anthony Dockery
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 86 826 4868
Email: [email protected]
FB:rockvillepedigrees
Herd Prefix: Rockville
Kieran Flatley
Assistant PRO
Mobile: +353 86 344 8391
Email: [email protected]
FB: glannshorthorns
Herd Prefix: Glann
Tom Staunton
PRO
Mobile: +353 86 604 73333
Email: [email protected]
FB:/stauntontommy
Herd Prefix: Caramba
Padraig Flanagan
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 87 9319885
Email:
FB: /padraig.flanagan.54
Herd Prefix: Lismacool
Joe Doherty
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 87 259 0112
Email:
FB:
Herd Prefix: Kilbeagh
Lisa Dowd
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 86 358 4339
Email: [email protected]
FB: /lisa.dowd.581
Herd Prefix: Creaga
Jude Benson
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 862711326
Email: [email protected]
FB:
Herd Prefix: Gavan Angus
Jim Foley
Treasurer
Mobile: +353 87 928 5367
Email:
FB: /jim.foley.5855
Herd Prefix: Clarencehill
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Chairman’s ReportSince being elected President of the Irish Shorthorn Society in 2017 I have maintained that my interest is totally in the breed.
I wish to thank the Council members for their co-operation received to date. A special word of thanks to our hardworking Secretary Mary Purcell. I must also mention Mary O’Brien who gives great service in the office and has been of considerable assistance to Mary Purcell.
Sub-Committees in the main have worked well. The Finance Committee has kept a close eye on finances and fortunately our financial state is secure. The Events Committee have been very active before such events as shows and sales. This committee also organized two very successful Youth Development events. A special word of thanks to the breeders who very kindly hosted these events.
The Shorthorn Marketing Company has assisted the sale of lesser quality shorthorn bulls and continues to promote commercial Shorthorn cattle.
This year we have seen an increased demand for pedigree Shorthorn cattle with some exceptional prices being obtained. It is hoped that trend will continue.
I wish to draw members’ attention to three important points. Firstly, T.H. testing of breeding females and bulls should be completed as soon as possible, and hopefully in the near future only TH tested animals are presented at Society and Club sales. Secondly, there should be a big increase in members going into the Whole Herd Performance Recording program (WHPR) which has been put in place by I.C.B.F., particularly as the ‘Stock Bull Finder’ scheme is now online. Thirdly, dealing with Johne’s disease is an imperative. A very informative article is contained within this Journal prepared by Dr. Lorna Citer of Animal Health Ireland (AHI), and we thank her for same. If a programme for dealing with the disease in put in train by Animal Health Ireland as many members as possible should participate.
Despite the unfortunate weather event on the Wednesday the Ploughing proved to be very successful from a financial point of view, as the draw for the pedigree heifer was very well supported. I must thank all members who sold tickets and particularly I want to thank Carmel Kelly, Colette Middleton and the junior members of the Darker and Staunton families. We were extremely lucky to have a conventional shed provided free of charge by Noel Crahan of C & G Sheds Edenderry. I wish to thank members who made the effort and put cattle on the stand. These members on the beef side were the Dowd family, the Flatley family and the Kelly family Westmeath and the Commercial beef animals were provided by the Flanagan family Roscommon, Darragh Cregg, Co. Roscommon and Brian Daly, Co. Westmeath. On the dairy side we had the Carter family and Kenny Smyth. A particular word of thanks to those who erected the stand internally namely Tom Ryan, Eddie Dowling, the Darker, Kelly family in Carlow and the Middleton family.
During the course of 2018 the Society embarked on a programme of importing semen as part of our ongoing commitment to breed development. A limited amount of semen has been imported from a Canadian bull, Crooked Post Drover 29D, who is a top quality, polled, red bull. It is hoped to import semen from another outstanding roan bull later in the spring. I would encourage all breeders to support this initiative by purchasing and using these straws within their own herds.
Going forward every effort should be made to improve the breed with only the better animals being registered. All Shorthorns brought to sales and shows should be well presented, as we all accept that the Shorthorn breed stands proud. I wish all members a very successful year.
Phil Sheedy, Chairman.
Phil Sheedy
President
Mobile: +353 87 256 7291
Email:
FB:
Herd Prefix: Clashagad
Mary Purcell
Secretary
Mobile: +353 86 046 1442
Email: [email protected]
FB irishshorthorn
Herd Prefix: Venus
Amelda Middleton
Vice President
Mobile: +353 85 710 9847
Email: [email protected]
FB:ballinligshorthorns
Herd Prefix: Ballinlig
Tommy Shryane
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 87 134 6835
Email: [email protected]
FB:
Herd Prefix: Rooskey
Anthony Dockery
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 86 826 4868
Email: [email protected]
FB:rockvillepedigrees
Herd Prefix: Rockville
Kieran Flatley
Assistant PRO
Mobile: +353 86 344 8391
Email: [email protected]
FB: glannshorthorns
Herd Prefix: Glann
Tom Staunton
PRO
Mobile: +353 86 604 73333
Email: [email protected]
FB:/stauntontommy
Herd Prefix: Caramba
Padraig Flanagan
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 87 9319885
Email:
FB: /padraig.flanagan.54
Herd Prefix: Lismacool
Joe Doherty
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 87 259 0112
Email:
FB:
Herd Prefix: Kilbeagh
Lisa Dowd
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 86 358 4339
Email: [email protected]
FB: /lisa.dowd.581
Herd Prefix: Creaga
Jude Benson
Council Officer
Mobile: +353 862711326
Email: [email protected]
FB:
Herd Prefix: Gavan Angus
Jim Foley
Treasurer
Mobile: +353 87 928 5367
Email:
FB: /jim.foley.5855
Herd Prefix: Clarencehill
Chairman’s ReportSince being elected President of the Irish Shorthorn Society in 2017 I have maintained that my interest is totally in the breed.
I wish to thank the Council members for their co-operation received to date. A special word of thanks to our hardworking Secretary Mary Purcell. I must also mention Mary O’Brien who gives great service in the office and has been of considerable assistance to Mary Purcell.
Sub-Committees in the main have worked well. The Finance Committee has kept a close eye on finances and fortunately our financial state is secure. The Events Committee have been very active before such events as shows and sales. This committee also organized two very successful Youth Development events. A special word of thanks to the breeders who very kindly hosted these events.
The Shorthorn Marketing Company has assisted the sale of lesser quality shorthorn bulls and continues to promote commercial Shorthorn cattle.
This year we have seen an increased demand for pedigree Shorthorn cattle with some exceptional prices being obtained. It is hoped that trend will continue.
I wish to draw members’ attention to three important points. Firstly, T.H. testing of breeding females and bulls should be completed as soon as possible, and hopefully in the near future only TH tested animals are presented at Society and Club sales. Secondly, there should be a big increase in members going into the Whole Herd Performance Recording program (WHPR) which has been put in place by I.C.B.F., particularly as the ‘Stock Bull Finder’ scheme is now online. Thirdly, dealing with Johne’s disease is an imperative. A very informative article is contained within this Journal prepared by Dr. Lorna Citer of Animal Health Ireland (AHI), and we thank her for same. If a programme for dealing with the disease in put in train by Animal Health Ireland as many members as possible should participate.
Despite the unfortunate weather event on the Wednesday the Ploughing proved to be very successful from a financial point of view, as the draw for the pedigree heifer was very well supported. I must thank all members who sold tickets and particularly I want to thank Carmel Kelly, Colette Middleton and the junior members of the Darker and Staunton families. We were extremely lucky to have a conventional shed provided free of charge by Noel Crahan of C & G Sheds Edenderry. I wish to thank members who made the effort and put cattle on the stand. These members on the beef side were the Dowd family, the Flatley family and the Kelly family Westmeath and the Commercial beef animals were provided by the Flanagan family Roscommon, Darragh Cregg, Co. Roscommon and Brian Daly, Co. Westmeath. On the dairy side we had the Carter family and Kenny Smyth. A particular word of thanks to those who erected the stand internally namely Tom Ryan, Eddie Dowling, the Darker, Kelly family in Carlow and the Middleton family.
During the course of 2018 the Society embarked on a programme of importing semen as part of our ongoing commitment to breed development. A limited amount of semen has been imported from a Canadian bull, Crooked Post Drover 29D, who is a top quality, polled, red bull. It is hoped to import semen from another outstanding roan bull later in the spring. I would encourage all breeders to support this initiative by purchasing and using these straws within their own herds.
Going forward every effort should be made to improve the breed with only the better animals being registered. All Shorthorns brought to sales and shows should be well presented, as we all accept that the Shorthorn breed stands proud. I wish all members a very successful year.
Phil Sheedy, Chairman.
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Secretary’s ReWelcome to the eleventh volume of the Irish Shorthorn Society Breed Journal. As always breeders look forward to the compilation of news, show and sale results and interesting articles. Beef registrations are holding strong as is our membership and new members joining the Society remains steady, with a number of new members for approval at each monthly council meeting without fail. With regard to TH testing, the Society now has over 5000 animals in the Beef herd book with a TH status since starting the TH testing initiative in 2010. Great progress has been made to date and we would encourage our members to TH test all remaining non-status females (especially the oldest females) from their genomic samples. At a cost of only €5 from the genomic sample, this is a very cost-effective way of attaining a TH Free herd.
The Hall of Fame recipient in 2018 was Joe Doherty, Charlestown Co. Mayo breeder of the Kilbeagh herd. Joe holds the distinction of being the longest serving Council Member of the Society. I would like to congratulate Joe on the award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to the Shorthorn breed.
On the show circuit we had strong numbers at all the major shows in Tullamore, Limerick and especially Strokestown for the All-Ireland Calf classes. Numbers and standards are rising each year. On the commercial side, which would be somewhat of a new departure for Beef Shorthorns, there were classes at Piltown/Iverk Show for heifers and a Commercial Shorthorn section at both Bonniconlon and Elphin Shows in early August and September, and also a commercial class at the Winter Fair in Carrick on Shannon in November. We had Young Handler classes at Limerick and Strokestown show. I would like to congratulate our exhibitors on their achievements and thank them for all their hard work putting the breed out there, it is very hard work. I would also like to commend the Events Committee for organizing two YDP events in 2018.
The Ploughing event was back in Screggan, Tullamore for a third year. The weather went against us but we ploughed on!! I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making it such a successful event from exhibiting cattle to ticket selling and construction and destruction of the stand all the help was really appreciated. I would like to especially thank all our members who supported the draw, without your support this event would not happen.
Our Autumn sales kicked off as usual with the Shannonside Club in Ennis in early October, followed by the Moyside/Croghan Club in Castlerea and Mt. Leinster Club in Blessington in late October. The Premier Sale in Roscommon in November is the one they all look forward to. Once again great prices were achieved. It has developed into a key event in the annual calendar.
Gene Ireland Maternal Program – this initiative from ICBF has proved very successful for the Shorthorn breed with a number of bulls going through the programme. It gives exposure to commercial farmers and increases the usage of Shorthorn genetics. The latest bull to join the program is Buncraggy Fire Fox SH4748, his straws are available now (Spring 2019). Also, I must mention the WHPR (Whole Herd Performance Recording) program launched by ICBF and I would encourage more breeders to join it, as well as recording your data, one of the main benefits will be the new Stockbull Finder portal on the ICBF website as this is going to become an important tool when farmers go looking for their next bull so you need to be on the radar. Reliable recorded data will go a long way in helping to sell your animals.
Finally, I would like to thank our breeders the length breadth of the country for their support and commitment to the breed. Also, I want to thank our President Phil Sheedy and all our Council members for their hard work during the year. I like to thank Mary O’Brien for all her hard work in the office. I must also acknowledge and thank the regional club members for their hard work in their respective areas running meetings, sales and promoting the breed at a local level. It doesn’t go unnoticed! I would like to wish every success to breeders with their breeding programmes for 2019.
Mary Purcell, Secretary.
5
Secretary’s ReWelcome to the eleventh volume of the Irish Shorthorn Society Breed Journal. As always breeders look forward to the compilation of news, show and sale results and interesting articles. Beef registrations are holding strong as is our membership and new members joining the Society remains steady, with a number of new members for approval at each monthly council meeting without fail. With regard to TH testing, the Society now has over 5000 animals in the Beef herd book with a TH status since starting the TH testing initiative in 2010. Great progress has been made to date and we would encourage our members to TH test all remaining non-status females (especially the oldest females) from their genomic samples. At a cost of only €5 from the genomic sample, this is a very cost-effective way of attaining a TH Free herd.
The Hall of Fame recipient in 2018 was Joe Doherty, Charlestown Co. Mayo breeder of the Kilbeagh herd. Joe holds the distinction of being the longest serving Council Member of the Society. I would like to congratulate Joe on the award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to the Shorthorn breed.
On the show circuit we had strong numbers at all the major shows in Tullamore, Limerick and especially Strokestown for the All-Ireland Calf classes. Numbers and standards are rising each year. On the commercial side, which would be somewhat of a new departure for Beef Shorthorns, there were classes at Piltown/Iverk Show for heifers and a Commercial Shorthorn section at both Bonniconlon and Elphin Shows in early August and September, and also a commercial class at the Winter Fair in Carrick on Shannon in November. We had Young Handler classes at Limerick and Strokestown show. I would like to congratulate our exhibitors on their achievements and thank them for all their hard work putting the breed out there, it is very hard work. I would also like to commend the Events Committee for organizing two YDP events in 2018.
The Ploughing event was back in Screggan, Tullamore for a third year. The weather went against us but we ploughed on!! I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making it such a successful event from exhibiting cattle to ticket selling and construction and destruction of the stand all the help was really appreciated. I would like to especially thank all our members who supported the draw, without your support this event would not happen.
Our Autumn sales kicked off as usual with the Shannonside Club in Ennis in early October, followed by the Moyside/Croghan Club in Castlerea and Mt. Leinster Club in Blessington in late October. The Premier Sale in Roscommon in November is the one they all look forward to. Once again great prices were achieved. It has developed into a key event in the annual calendar.
Gene Ireland Maternal Program – this initiative from ICBF has proved very successful for the Shorthorn breed with a number of bulls going through the programme. It gives exposure to commercial farmers and increases the usage of Shorthorn genetics. The latest bull to join the program is Buncraggy Fire Fox SH4748, his straws are available now (Spring 2019). Also, I must mention the WHPR (Whole Herd Performance Recording) program launched by ICBF and I would encourage more breeders to join it, as well as recording your data, one of the main benefits will be the new Stockbull Finder portal on the ICBF website as this is going to become an important tool when farmers go looking for their next bull so you need to be on the radar. Reliable recorded data will go a long way in helping to sell your animals.
Finally, I would like to thank our breeders the length breadth of the country for their support and commitment to the breed. Also, I want to thank our President Phil Sheedy and all our Council members for their hard work during the year. I like to thank Mary O’Brien for all her hard work in the office. I must also acknowledge and thank the regional club members for their hard work in their respective areas running meetings, sales and promoting the breed at a local level. It doesn’t go unnoticed! I would like to wish every success to breeders with their breeding programmes for 2019.
Mary Purcell, Secretary.
Mission Statement To promote the attributes and
versatility of the Shorthorn breed, Dairy, Beef & Traditional, and
place Irish Shorthorns on the world stage.
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Hall of Fame 2018
Shorthorn Recipient – Joe Doherty
Denis Naughten TD Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment pictured presenting Joe Doherty with his award
The Irish Shorthorn Society proudly announces the Shorthorn National Hall of Fame award recipient for 2018 is Joe Doherty from Lurga, Charlestown, Co. Mayo.
Joe established the Kilbeagh herd in 2000 with the purchase of a pedigree Shorthorn cow Glore Cleopatra from James Lyons from Glore, Aughamore. Two weeks later she calved down a big roan bull calf, Kilbeagh Pioneer which was purchased by Sligo A.I. in 2001. Descendants of Cleopatra are still in the herd today.
From these humble beginnings the Kilbeagh herd has grown steadily through the years and Joe with his wife Delia presently have 20 Pedigree cows and a Stock bull. In 2005 Joe joined the Irish Shorthorn council and his continued service to this day has made him the longest serving council member. With his in-depth knowledge the Society was privileged to have Joe’s talents at its disposal. During his time on Council he served as Chairman in 2009 and 2010 where his proudest moments are the introduction of the All Ireland calf class at Strokestown show and the establishment of the premier sale in Roscommon both of which continue today on the Shorthorn calendar. Joe’s dedication and commitment to the breed is second to none. Joe is always a pleasure to talk to and he will freely impart his knowledge to new and young members at any given opportunity.
Joe is a member of the Moyside Shorthorn Club, a group of Shorthorn breeders in the Northwest. See moysideshorthorns for photos of the Kilbeagh herd.
Tommy Quinn 04/09/1956 - 21/08/2018
REMEMBERING FRIENDS
Irish Shorthorn breeders were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of fellow breeder Tommy Quinn. Tommy owned and farmed his herd of pedigree registered Beef Shorthorn cattle under the Kilcreevin prefix, named after the townland where he hailed from, just outside the town of Ballymote in County Sligo. A keen cattle man, Tommy’s love of Shorthorn cattle stemmed from his youth, when as a boy, he helped his father and mother who kept Shorthorns commercially. Impressed by the way the cattle had provided for the family in his childhood, Tommy set about acquiring the first foundations females for his pedigree enterprise in 1998. This was soon followed by the purchase of his first stock bull which was sourced from the Brady’s of Annaly, Co. Longford. The herd was subsequently added to with purchases from around Ireland, both privately and at official sales. His keen senses as a judge of quality cattle helped him to gain a favourable reputation as a keen cattleman. Tommy loved travelling and meeting fellow breeders to chat about their shared interests, and could always be seen ringside at any notable event where Shorthorn cattle were present. He was always available to lend advice or help with queries which other breeders came to him with. His good friends the Flatley’s of Glann Shorthorns acknowledge Tommy as their ‘go to man’ for advice and guidance when setting up their own herd – especially if they needed a second opinion when at sales to purchase an animal. As soon as the Irish Shorthorn Society became established Tommy was one of the first breeders on its register. A short time later he became an active member and integral part of the Moyside Shorthorn Breeders’ Club. Up until his sudden passing Tommy had been Treasurer of the Club, and was always the first to assist with the organising and running of the many events undertaken by the committee. In his professional career Tommy was a loyal and faithful employee of Eir, the telecommunications company, and had just entered into his 38th year of work with them at the time of his passing. At his funeral co-workers commented on what a happy go lucky and cheery fellow he was, and how he always had a smile for those he met. If he could help you in any way possible he would. Apart from cattle Tommy’s other love in farming were Connemara ponies. He was an avid breeder and supporter of the breed, and could be seen ringside with his glasses perched atop his head at the shows and sales in Clifden. He had a great dedication to his animals. Tommy is survived by his partner of many years Mary, his only sister Ann and brother in law Billy and other extended family. Tommy will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, and he is forever in the hearts of his loving family, colleagues and many friends.
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Hall of Fame 2018
Shorthorn Recipient – Joe Doherty
Denis Naughten TD Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment pictured presenting Joe Doherty with his award
The Irish Shorthorn Society proudly announces the Shorthorn National Hall of Fame award recipient for 2018 is Joe Doherty from Lurga, Charlestown, Co. Mayo.
Joe established the Kilbeagh herd in 2000 with the purchase of a pedigree Shorthorn cow Glore Cleopatra from James Lyons from Glore, Aughamore. Two weeks later she calved down a big roan bull calf, Kilbeagh Pioneer which was purchased by Sligo A.I. in 2001. Descendants of Cleopatra are still in the herd today.
From these humble beginnings the Kilbeagh herd has grown steadily through the years and Joe with his wife Delia presently have 20 Pedigree cows and a Stock bull. In 2005 Joe joined the Irish Shorthorn council and his continued service to this day has made him the longest serving council member. With his in-depth knowledge the Society was privileged to have Joe’s talents at its disposal. During his time on Council he served as Chairman in 2009 and 2010 where his proudest moments are the introduction of the All Ireland calf class at Strokestown show and the establishment of the premier sale in Roscommon both of which continue today on the Shorthorn calendar. Joe’s dedication and commitment to the breed is second to none. Joe is always a pleasure to talk to and he will freely impart his knowledge to new and young members at any given opportunity.
Joe is a member of the Moyside Shorthorn Club, a group of Shorthorn breeders in the Northwest. See moysideshorthorns for photos of the Kilbeagh herd.
Tommy Quinn 04/09/1956 - 21/08/2018
REMEMBERING FRIENDS
Irish Shorthorn breeders were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of fellow breeder Tommy Quinn. Tommy owned and farmed his herd of pedigree registered Beef Shorthorn cattle under the Kilcreevin prefix, named after the townland where he hailed from, just outside the town of Ballymote in County Sligo. A keen cattle man, Tommy’s love of Shorthorn cattle stemmed from his youth, when as a boy, he helped his father and mother who kept Shorthorns commercially. Impressed by the way the cattle had provided for the family in his childhood, Tommy set about acquiring the first foundations females for his pedigree enterprise in 1998. This was soon followed by the purchase of his first stock bull which was sourced from the Brady’s of Annaly, Co. Longford. The herd was subsequently added to with purchases from around Ireland, both privately and at official sales. His keen senses as a judge of quality cattle helped him to gain a favourable reputation as a keen cattleman. Tommy loved travelling and meeting fellow breeders to chat about their shared interests, and could always be seen ringside at any notable event where Shorthorn cattle were present. He was always available to lend advice or help with queries which other breeders came to him with. His good friends the Flatley’s of Glann Shorthorns acknowledge Tommy as their ‘go to man’ for advice and guidance when setting up their own herd – especially if they needed a second opinion when at sales to purchase an animal. As soon as the Irish Shorthorn Society became established Tommy was one of the first breeders on its register. A short time later he became an active member and integral part of the Moyside Shorthorn Breeders’ Club. Up until his sudden passing Tommy had been Treasurer of the Club, and was always the first to assist with the organising and running of the many events undertaken by the committee. In his professional career Tommy was a loyal and faithful employee of Eir, the telecommunications company, and had just entered into his 38th year of work with them at the time of his passing. At his funeral co-workers commented on what a happy go lucky and cheery fellow he was, and how he always had a smile for those he met. If he could help you in any way possible he would. Apart from cattle Tommy’s other love in farming were Connemara ponies. He was an avid breeder and supporter of the breed, and could be seen ringside with his glasses perched atop his head at the shows and sales in Clifden. He had a great dedication to his animals. Tommy is survived by his partner of many years Mary, his only sister Ann and brother in law Billy and other extended family. Tommy will be greatly missed by all those who knew him, and he is forever in the hearts of his loving family, colleagues and many friends.
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LISMACOOL BEEF SHORTHORNS “BIRTHPLACE OF MANY A CHAMPION”
Stock for Sale at Society Sales and Off-Farm. Contact: Padraig Flanagan.Lismacool, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.
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GRAIGUE SHORTHORNS Quality in Quantity
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Graigue House, Kincullia, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
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LISMACOOL BEEF SHORTHORNS “BIRTHPLACE OF MANY A CHAMPION”
Stock for Sale at Society Sales and Off-Farm. Contact: Padraig Flanagan.Lismacool, Elphin, Co. Roscommon.
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GRAIGUE SHORTHORNS Quality in Quantity
John Cronin 087 – 1359806
Graigue House, Kincullia, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
Mullingar Show is the chosen venue for the Irish Shorthorn Society’s All-Ireland 2 Year Old Female Class. The 2018 event saw a tremendous display of top drawer stock paraded. Below are some of the day’s results.
MULLINGAR SHOW 2018
Irish Shorthorn Society All-Ireland 2 Year Old Heifer Champion 2018
Winner: Ceaga Meadow
Bred and exhibitied by Noel & Lisa Dowd. Loughglass, Creggs, Co. Galway. Born 25/01/16 Sire: Uppermill Loch Alsh Dam: Creaga Gracey MGS: Creaga Dice
The Kelly Family’s Ricketstown Waterloo Kyle -
Reserve Champion All-Ireland 2 yr. Old Heifer
Peter & James Gormley’s Gortnadrass Crystal – third prize-winner in the All-Ireland 2 yr. Old Heifer Championship
The Kelly Family’s
Mogeely Liriope –
Best Cow and Breed
Champion Mullingar
Show 2018
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Quality in quantity on display in one of Ireland’s largest Pedigree Shorthorn herds near Loughrea, Co. Galway.
The Graigue herd of Shorthorns is situated in the picturesque countryside close to the town of Loughrea, in County Galway. The herd is run and managed by father and son duo John and Daniel Cronin. The family has always had Shorthorns explains John “We use to buy Shorthorns from farmers in County Clare years ago. These were the real traditional cattle of the era, I suppose you could call them dual-purpose type Shorthorns, that we can all recall from our childhood. We bought them as young animals and reared them on. They matured into a great type of cow. They were so quiet and very milky. We would at that time breed them commercially by crossing them to the Hereford bull, and they would throw some fantastic stock. They were very easy doing cattle. Our land is of varying quality too. There is some very light limestone type land and then we have some low-lying ground as well. Our farm is also fragmented, so this throws up its own problems” adds John’. “One of the main reasons we stayed faithful to the Shorthorn is the calving ability of the cow” John explains “When you have cows outwintered on varying pieces ground there is a lot to be said for going out in the morning and finding a cow with her newborn calf up and running around, and they’ll have suckled themselves without any assistance”. Having had experience crossing Shorthorns, John then changed his breeding policy and started using Shorthorn bulls over his Shorthorn cows. This practice continued over many years, and John kept records of each bull and cow’s breeding. “I had purchased a very good stock bull from my friend Paddy O’Callaghan from the Kilfrush herd in Co. Limerick” says John. “Over the course of a conversation one day Paddy realised my cattle were not registered in any herdbook, even though they were genetically pure Shorthorn” explains John “Paddy said the cattle could be allowed into the Irish Shorthorn Society’s herdbook through the grading-up register, and as I had records of all the previous generations and breeding this would greatly help with building up the ancestry data on each animal. Paddy called to the house one afternoon and we went through our years of paperwork and records, and subsequently the first animals were submitted for registration” recalls John. “Around that time we also purchased two pedigree registered females and a young bull from the dispersal of the famous Highfield herd of John Moloney” John adds.
Today the herd numbers fifty pedigree registered breeding females, making it one of the largest in Ireland. Over the years John has placed great emphasis on his choice of stock bulls and replacement females, and he believes that this is to credit for the quality and consistency which is visible in the herd today. “When choosing a female to retain in the herd I like her to be nice and round. I want to see a good back-end, and a good level, wide top. I avoid any that are in any way pointed or showing a tendency to be narrow. I like them to show a beefing ability, whilst at the same time exhibiting femininity and have a maternal look to them” comments John.
In Focus: The Graigue Herd. Loughrea, Co. Galway.
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Quality in quantity on display in one of Ireland’s largest Pedigree Shorthorn herds near Loughrea, Co. Galway.
The Graigue herd of Shorthorns is situated in the picturesque countryside close to the town of Loughrea, in County Galway. The herd is run and managed by father and son duo John and Daniel Cronin. The family has always had Shorthorns explains John “We use to buy Shorthorns from farmers in County Clare years ago. These were the real traditional cattle of the era, I suppose you could call them dual-purpose type Shorthorns, that we can all recall from our childhood. We bought them as young animals and reared them on. They matured into a great type of cow. They were so quiet and very milky. We would at that time breed them commercially by crossing them to the Hereford bull, and they would throw some fantastic stock. They were very easy doing cattle. Our land is of varying quality too. There is some very light limestone type land and then we have some low-lying ground as well. Our farm is also fragmented, so this throws up its own problems” adds John’. “One of the main reasons we stayed faithful to the Shorthorn is the calving ability of the cow” John explains “When you have cows outwintered on varying pieces ground there is a lot to be said for going out in the morning and finding a cow with her newborn calf up and running around, and they’ll have suckled themselves without any assistance”. Having had experience crossing Shorthorns, John then changed his breeding policy and started using Shorthorn bulls over his Shorthorn cows. This practice continued over many years, and John kept records of each bull and cow’s breeding. “I had purchased a very good stock bull from my friend Paddy O’Callaghan from the Kilfrush herd in Co. Limerick” says John. “Over the course of a conversation one day Paddy realised my cattle were not registered in any herdbook, even though they were genetically pure Shorthorn” explains John “Paddy said the cattle could be allowed into the Irish Shorthorn Society’s herdbook through the grading-up register, and as I had records of all the previous generations and breeding this would greatly help with building up the ancestry data on each animal. Paddy called to the house one afternoon and we went through our years of paperwork and records, and subsequently the first animals were submitted for registration” recalls John. “Around that time we also purchased two pedigree registered females and a young bull from the dispersal of the famous Highfield herd of John Moloney” John adds.
Today the herd numbers fifty pedigree registered breeding females, making it one of the largest in Ireland. Over the years John has placed great emphasis on his choice of stock bulls and replacement females, and he believes that this is to credit for the quality and consistency which is visible in the herd today. “When choosing a female to retain in the herd I like her to be nice and round. I want to see a good back-end, and a good level, wide top. I avoid any that are in any way pointed or showing a tendency to be narrow. I like them to show a beefing ability, whilst at the same time exhibiting femininity and have a maternal look to them” comments John.
In Focus: The Graigue Herd. Loughrea, Co. Galway.
On the male side of the breeding John recalls some of the bulls which have made a positive impact “I have been fortunate to have had some great bulls in the herd over the years. Due to the higher demand for roan coloured stock at sale time this has heavily influenced my choice of stock bull. I usually purchase a nice dark roan bull with not too much white on him. I myself prefer blood red coloured Shorthorns, but as the customer is King, and if the roans are what are demanded you have to go with what your customers are asking for. I usually change my bull every two years, as this avoids any problems of keeping heifers separate from their sire. Some of the main bulls which have made a significant contribution to our herd are Ballyart Guy, whom we purchased from the late Owen O’Neill, of Bova A.I. Guy was a son of Ballyart Driver and his dam stemmed from the Deerpark Strawberry cow family. Succeeding him was Kilfrush Vantage 6th from the previously mentioned Paddy O’Callaghan. Vantage 6th was by the original Kilfrush Vantage bull, and out of a Castletroy Way 2nd bred cow. He threw some great cattle, and his daughters were all of a type and consistency. A lot of the cattle in the herd today are his descendants”. “We had Upperhill Champ too for a time in the herd” remembers John. “He was a son of the Canadian bull Eionmor Ultra 8C. Whilst here he sired Graigue Hilltop 10th, a female we sold to Tommy Staunton for his Caramba herd. We were delighted to see her develop on and enjoy great success at the shows for Tommy” adds John. More recent sires have included Rowanberry Bill, from Shane and Francis Brigdale. “Bill wasn’t the prettiest of bulls, but he really bred us a fantastic set of replacement females. He bred a lot of lovely rich roan coloured stock which sold very well for us. Moygara Exile was sourced from Co. Sligo breeder Michael McKeon. He bred very fancy calves, with lots of depth and thickness. A daughter of his, Graigue Willow 17th, was Reserve Champion Female at the most recent Irish Shorthorn Society sale in November for her then owners the Gibbons family” adds John. While using stock bulls, the herd also utilises A.I. to enable access to other top genetics. In recent years bulls such as Glenisla Explorer 825, Deerpark Furty and Alta Cedar Samurai 46T have seen service. “Of all the A.I. bulls we’ve used I think Sliabhbhui Prince 2nd and Creaga Dice would be two of my personal favourites. My only regret now that we can no longer get straws from these bulls is that I didn’t keep more daughters from them as replacements” says John.
Going forward John says he hopes to maintain cattle numbers at present levels, but due to current market prices some females in the herd may be bred commercially to a Charolais sire. “Shorthorn cattle have been very good to us over the years, and we’ll continue to stay faithful to them, and keep the red, white and roan flag flying in Loughrea” concludes John
John & Daniel checking their stock Graigue Hilltop 10th
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Each year the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society holds its National Calf Finals at Strokestown Show. This event brings together some of the very best Beef Shorthorn Calves on the island of Ireland to compete for some of the most coveted titles on the Irish showing calendar. Judge for the 2018 Finals was Michael Feeney, who had the difficult task of adjudicating the hotly contested divisions. Below is a full rundown of all the day’s placings and Championship results. Beef Shorthorn Young Handlers Class: 1st Sinead Flanagan. Elphin, Co. Roscommon 2nd Adrian Dockery, Shinrone, Co. Offaly 3rd Sally Towey, Creggs, Co. Galway 4th Aoife Clarke, Rathlee, Co. Sligo All Ireland Calf Classes Senior Beef Shorthorn Female Class: 1st Bethlehem Jovial – Bred by Tom Fox, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. D.O.B. 27/10/17 Sire; Tofts Jovial S147 Dam Bethlehem Patch 2nd MGS; Bethlehem Zenith 1st Intermediate Beef Shorthorn Female: 1st Glann Rosie – Bred by the Flatley Bros, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. D.O.B. 09/01/18. Sire; Lismacool Jerome. Dam; Bethlehem Patch. MGS; Bethlehem Zenith 1st. 2nd Creaga Prada – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway D.O.B. 15/01/18. Sire; Creaga Kenko. Dam; Creaga Heidi. MGS; Creaga Flash. 3rd Ricketstown Heathermaid Marlee – Bred by the Kelly Family, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Sire: Winalot Rodney 1R. Dam: Balgay Happy Heathermaid 2P. MGS: Glenisla Zetor Junior Beef Shorthorn Female: 1st Bethlehem Belle 4th – Bred by Tom Fox, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. D.O.B. 09/04/18. Sire; Bethlehem Breeze. Dam; Bethlehem Red Belle. MGS; Alta Cedar Code Red 24S. 2nd Ardclay Kikki Fancy – Bred by Conor Murphy, Tullow, Co, Carlow. D.O.B. 10/05/18. Sire; Cairnsmore Kickass Jack. Dam; Cairnsmore Kikki Fancy Trisha. MGS; Podehole Edmond. 3rd Ovaun Matilda – Bred by Michael, Gunn, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. D.O.B. 01/05/18. Sire; Meonhill Fire Fox. Dam; Ovaun Snowdrop. MGS; Tofts Atlas Z900 Male Calf Classes Senior Beef Shorthorn Male: 1st Ovaun Mars – Bred by Michael Gunn, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. D.O.B. 01/10/17 Sire: Chapelton Wildfire. Dam; Raheenadeeragh Rosie 3rd. MGS; Kilkelly Major.
Intermediate Beef Shorthorn Male: 1st Creaga Phoenix – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway. D.O.B. 10/01/18. Sire; Creaga Limited Edition. Dam; Creaga White Rose. MGS; Eionmor Mr Gus 80C.
Strokestown Show & All-Ireland Calf Class Results 2018
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Each year the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society holds its National Calf Finals at Strokestown Show. This event brings together some of the very best Beef Shorthorn Calves on the island of Ireland to compete for some of the most coveted titles on the Irish showing calendar. Judge for the 2018 Finals was Michael Feeney, who had the difficult task of adjudicating the hotly contested divisions. Below is a full rundown of all the day’s placings and Championship results. Beef Shorthorn Young Handlers Class: 1st Sinead Flanagan. Elphin, Co. Roscommon 2nd Adrian Dockery, Shinrone, Co. Offaly 3rd Sally Towey, Creggs, Co. Galway 4th Aoife Clarke, Rathlee, Co. Sligo All Ireland Calf Classes Senior Beef Shorthorn Female Class: 1st Bethlehem Jovial – Bred by Tom Fox, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. D.O.B. 27/10/17 Sire; Tofts Jovial S147 Dam Bethlehem Patch 2nd MGS; Bethlehem Zenith 1st Intermediate Beef Shorthorn Female: 1st Glann Rosie – Bred by the Flatley Bros, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. D.O.B. 09/01/18. Sire; Lismacool Jerome. Dam; Bethlehem Patch. MGS; Bethlehem Zenith 1st. 2nd Creaga Prada – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway D.O.B. 15/01/18. Sire; Creaga Kenko. Dam; Creaga Heidi. MGS; Creaga Flash. 3rd Ricketstown Heathermaid Marlee – Bred by the Kelly Family, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Sire: Winalot Rodney 1R. Dam: Balgay Happy Heathermaid 2P. MGS: Glenisla Zetor Junior Beef Shorthorn Female: 1st Bethlehem Belle 4th – Bred by Tom Fox, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. D.O.B. 09/04/18. Sire; Bethlehem Breeze. Dam; Bethlehem Red Belle. MGS; Alta Cedar Code Red 24S. 2nd Ardclay Kikki Fancy – Bred by Conor Murphy, Tullow, Co, Carlow. D.O.B. 10/05/18. Sire; Cairnsmore Kickass Jack. Dam; Cairnsmore Kikki Fancy Trisha. MGS; Podehole Edmond. 3rd Ovaun Matilda – Bred by Michael, Gunn, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. D.O.B. 01/05/18. Sire; Meonhill Fire Fox. Dam; Ovaun Snowdrop. MGS; Tofts Atlas Z900 Male Calf Classes Senior Beef Shorthorn Male: 1st Ovaun Mars – Bred by Michael Gunn, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. D.O.B. 01/10/17 Sire: Chapelton Wildfire. Dam; Raheenadeeragh Rosie 3rd. MGS; Kilkelly Major.
Intermediate Beef Shorthorn Male: 1st Creaga Phoenix – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway. D.O.B. 10/01/18. Sire; Creaga Limited Edition. Dam; Creaga White Rose. MGS; Eionmor Mr Gus 80C.
Strokestown Show & All-Ireland Calf Class Results 2018
Junior Beef Shorthorn Male: 1st Creaga Playboy – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway. D.O.B. 12/04/18. Sire; Creaga Kenzo. Dam; Creaga Fame. MGS; Winalot Rodney 1R. 2nd Cabra Star – Bred by Aoife Clarke, Rathlee, Co. Sligo. D.O.B. 22/05/18. Sire; HW Hazard. Dam; Cabra Bliss. MGS; Newbliss Broadhooks Boy 3rd. 3rd Bethlehem Cyclone – Bred by Tom Fox, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. D.O.B. 16/04/18. Sire; Bethlehem Breeze. Dam; Bethlehem Good. MGS; Alta Cedar Code Red 24S. Shorthorn Cow Class: 1st Clarencehill Rosemae 26th – Bred by Jim Foley, Rathanna, Co. Sligo. D.O.B. 03/01/13. Sire; Creaga Flash. Dam; Clarencehill Rosemae 14th. MGS; Winalot Rodney 1R. Shorthorn Maiden Heifer: 1st Creaga Meadow – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway. D.O.B. 25/01/16. Sire; Uppermill Loch Alsh. Dam; Creaga Gracey MGS; Creaga Dice. Shorthorn Cow of the Future: 1st Creaga Meadow – Bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Galway. D.O.B. 25/01/16. Sire; Uppermill Loch Alsh. Dam; Creaga Gracey. MGS; Creaga Dice. 2nd Ricketstown Waterlooky Lie – Bred by Kelly Family, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. D.O.B. 04/04/16. Sire; Creaga Flash. Dam; Holmeere Verity. MGS; Cairnsmore Thrasher. 3rd Cairnsmore Kikki Fancy Trisha – Exhibited by Conor Murphy, Tullow, Co. Carlow. D.O.B 17/04/16. Sire; Podehole Edmond. Dam; Cairnsmore Fancy Trisha. MGS; Elliot Boo Boo Overall Champion – Creaga Phoenix Reserve Champion – Glann Rosie
Supreme Champion: Creaga Phoenix Reserve Supreme Champion: Glann Rosie
Strokestown Show & All-Ireland Calf Class Results 2018
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KILBRIDE SHORTHORNS ESTABLISHED 1990
Stockbull – BETHLEHEM JOHNNY 2ND All-Ireland Bull Calf Champion 2015
Quality Stock Always Available. Visitors Welcome By Appointment.
Contact: Kieran & Leo McAllister.
Kilbride, Aclare, County
Sligo. Telephone:
071 - 9181052
Traditional Quality
Shorthorn Cattle,
Naturally Reared In The Heart Of County
Sligo
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KILBRIDE SHORTHORNS ESTABLISHED 1990
Stockbull – BETHLEHEM JOHNNY 2ND All-Ireland Bull Calf Champion 2015
Quality Stock Always Available. Visitors Welcome By Appointment.
Contact: Kieran & Leo McAllister.
Kilbride, Aclare, County
Sligo. Telephone:
071 - 9181052
Traditional Quality
Shorthorn Cattle,
Naturally Reared In The Heart Of County
Sligo
Francis McGowan of the Mohill herd recalls the family’s long tradition and association with Shorthorn cattle. Mohill Shorthorns may not be as widely known as some of the other pedigree Shorthorn Herds in the North West, but I am proud to say that I am the third generation of the McGowan clan breeding Shorthorns. The herd was started by my Grandfather John McGowan, Hill Street, Mohill, when he moved with his wife and children into Mohill from Cloone in 1925. He had a Dairy Shorthorn herd and supplied milk to households in the town. Small cans of milk were left at the customers doors by the McGowan children as they walked to school. My father, Harry continued to breed Shorthorns after the dairy business stopped. Mohill “MMH” herd sold bulls at Carrick on Shannon and at Mohill Livestock Breeders Association Auctions, who held sales in St. Manachan’s Park, Mohill, each Autumn from 1945 to the mid 1950’s. Today the Mohill herd is a small herd of pedigree Shorthorns, with “Mohill Jack” probably the best known bull to come from the herd. He was purchased by the late Tom Clancy for 1450gns at the Carrick on Shannon Autumn Sale in 1994. This bull stood at Clarecastle A.I. Station where there was good demand for his straws.
The herd is still producing good animals, and we were delighted that “Mohill Gemma” won the All-Ireland Pedigree Breeding Heifer Class at Claremorris Show in 2017, for the Craig Family, County Longford, after they purchased her at Carrick on Shannon.
In Focus: The Mohill Herd. Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
Mohill Jack who stood in A.I. at Clarecastle
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To this day my daughter Deirdre and I still attend many local shows, and we have had many successes down through the years with both “Mohill Zara” and her daughter “Mohill Dixie”who have both won many championships and bred many prize winners down through the years. We would hope to keep the “Mohill” herd prefix going for many years to come.
One of the main reasons for us keeping Shorthorns is for their breeding ability, docility and the variety in appearance. In the past we use to hear that “Shorthorns were the backbone of the country”. This could still be said if we as a Society keep developing the breeding and bloodlines on par with other breeds.
Mohill Gambler, dam - Mohill Zara
Three Generations of Stock from the Mohill Herd
Mohill Gemma, dam - Mohill Dixie
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To this day my daughter Deirdre and I still attend many local shows, and we have had many successes down through the years with both “Mohill Zara” and her daughter “Mohill Dixie”who have both won many championships and bred many prize winners down through the years. We would hope to keep the “Mohill” herd prefix going for many years to come.
One of the main reasons for us keeping Shorthorns is for their breeding ability, docility and the variety in appearance. In the past we use to hear that “Shorthorns were the backbone of the country”. This could still be said if we as a Society keep developing the breeding and bloodlines on par with other breeds.
Mohill Gambler, dam - Mohill Zara
Three Generations of Stock from the Mohill Herd
Mohill Gemma, dam - Mohill Dixie
Judge: Michael Flanagan The 2018 running of Limerick Show was held on Sunday the 26th August. The show incorporated the Irish Shorthorn Society’s Yearling Heifer Championship. Although numbers were slightly back on other years judge Michael Flanagan spoke favourably about the quality presented to him in each class. Below is a full rundown of class placings, together with championship results. Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Cow:
1st Dowd Family, Creggs, Co. Galway - Creaga Heidi 2nd Denis O’Sullivan, Killarney, Co. Kerry – Inchiapogh Belle
All Ireland Beef Shorthorn Yearling Heifer – Paul Barry Trophy
1st Flatley Family, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo – Glann Jane 2nd John Keane, Ennis, Co. Clare – Bushypark Robin 1st 3rd Dowd Family, Creggs, Co. Galway – Portshan Blueway
Pair of Shorthorn Yearling Heifers
1st Dowd Family, Creggs, Co. Galway
2018 Born Shorthorn Heifer Calf 1st Flatley Family, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo – Glann Rosie 2nd Dowd Family, Creggs, Co. Galway – Creaga Prada 3rd Tom Fox, Athlone, Co. Westmeath – Bethlehem Sparkle 2nd
2018 Born Shorthorn Bull Calf
1st Dowd Family, Creggs, Co. Galway – Creaga Phoenix 2nd Denis O’Sullivan, Killarney, Co. Kerry – Currowside Bressie 3rd Paddy O’Callaghan, Ennis Road, Limerick – Kilfrush Hazard
Junior Champion – Creaga Phoenix Reserve Junior Champion – Glann Rosie
Senior Champion – Creaga Heidi Reserve Senior Champion – Glann Jane
Limerick Show 2018
All-Ireland Yearling Heifer Champion 2018 - Glann Jane Bred & Owned by the Flatley Family.
Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo.
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Best Cow & Breed Champion - Creaga Heidi
Best Bull Calf - Creaga Phoenix Best Heifer Calf - Glann Rosie
Reserve All-Ireland Yearling Heifer Champion – Bushypark Robin 1st
Limerick Show 2018
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Best Cow & Breed Champion - Creaga Heidi
Best Bull Calf - Creaga Phoenix Best Heifer Calf - Glann Rosie
Reserve All-Ireland Yearling Heifer Champion – Bushypark Robin 1st
Limerick Show 2018
Tom Fox from Glasson, Athlone, with his heifer calf
Tom Fox with his young bull
Denis O’Sullivan, Killarney, Co. Kerry, with his 2nd prize winning bull calf
Happy Out! – Kieran Flatley with his Champion Heifer Johnny & Roisin Keane with their Reserve All-Ireland Heifer
The Carter’s and the Oldfield’s from Sligo enjoying the day
Show preparations in windy and wet Limerick
Limerick Show 2018
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Yearling Heifer Class Winner – Glann Jane Photographed are Adrian Flatley and Tommy
Shryane
Irish Shorthorn Society All-Ireland Champion Cow 2018 – Creaga Heidi Bred by Noel and Lisa Dowd. Born: 15/01/2012 Sire: Creaga Flash. Dam: Creaga Dazzle. Sire of Dam: Winalot Rodney 1R
Photographed are Irish Shorthorn Society President Phil Sheedy, Owner and Handler Lisa Dowd, and judge Tommy Shryane
Connacht Heifer Calf Champion 2018 Glann Rosie
Adrian Flatley receiving the Championship Cup from Phil Sheedy, with judge Tommy Shryane
Bonniconlon Show 2018
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Yearling Heifer Class Winner – Glann Jane Photographed are Adrian Flatley and Tommy
Shryane
Irish Shorthorn Society All-Ireland Champion Cow 2018 – Creaga Heidi Bred by Noel and Lisa Dowd. Born: 15/01/2012 Sire: Creaga Flash. Dam: Creaga Dazzle. Sire of Dam: Winalot Rodney 1R
Photographed are Irish Shorthorn Society President Phil Sheedy, Owner and Handler Lisa Dowd, and judge Tommy Shryane
Connacht Heifer Calf Champion 2018 Glann Rosie
Adrian Flatley receiving the Championship Cup from Phil Sheedy, with judge Tommy Shryane
Bonniconlon Show 2018
Bonniconlon Show 2018 All-Ireland Shorthorn Pedigree Cow in-calf or with 2018 born Calf at Foot. Sponsored by the Irish Shorthorn
Society. 1st Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co. Galway
2nd Peter Gormley, Lavagh, Ballymote.
Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer (Born on or after 1-1-16): 1st Peter Gormley, Lavagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
Pedigree Shorthorn Heifer (Born on or after 1-1-17): Sponsored by Melody Family. 1st Flatley Brothers, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
Connacht Shorthorn Bull Calf Born 2018: Sponsored by Moyside Shorthorn Club. 1st Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co. Galway
2nd Aoife Clarke, Cabra, Rathlee, Co.Sligo
3rd Frank Whitney, Leitrim Village, Co. Leitrim
Connacht Shorthorn Heifer Calf Born 2018: Sponsored by Moyside Shorthorn Club. 1st Flatley Brothers, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
2nd Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Greggs, Co. Galway
3rd Flatley Brothers, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
Commercial Shorthorn Cow (Must have SH or SHX on Card) Sponsored by Fr Peter Gallagher. 1st Jarlath & Aoife Joyce, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris.
Commercial Shorthorn Heifer. Born after 1-1-17. 1st Prize Sponsored by Kieran McAlister. 1st Darragh Cregg, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon
2nd Jarlath & Aoife Joyce, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris.
Commercial Shorthorn Heifer. Born on or after 1-1-16. Sponsored by Jimmy Glacken, Carrareagh. 1st Flatley Brothers, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
2nd Jarlath & Aoife Joyce, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris.
3rd Jarlath & Aoife Joyce, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris.
Commercial Shorthorn Heifer Calf Born in 2018: Sponsored by the Howley Family and Katie’s Corner.
1st Michael Feeney, Neale Rd, Ballinrobe.
2nd Peter Gormley, Lavagh, Ballymote.
Champion Commercial Shorthorn Sponsored by Eddie Flynn, Muingwar
Champion: Flatley Brothers, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
Reserve Champion: Darragh Cregg, Frenchpark, Co Roscommon
Champion Pedigree Shorthorn: Sponsored by John & Kathleen O’Donnell
Champion: Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Greggs, Co. Galway
Reserve: Flatley Brothers, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo
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Bonniconlon Show 2018
Tommy Feeney -Champion Young Handler. Tommy’s calf was also Commercial Shorthorn Calf Champion
Prize-Winner – Aoife Clarke with her bull calf Collette Keane with Kieran McAllister & Caitrìona Nì Lochlainn
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Bonniconlon Show 2018
Tommy Feeney -Champion Young Handler. Tommy’s calf was also Commercial Shorthorn Calf Champion
Prize-Winner – Aoife Clarke with her bull calf Collette Keane with Kieran McAllister & Caitrìona Nì Lochlainn
Bonniconlon Show Candids
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Sires for use 2019: DRS Super Mario & Clonina Explorer
Stock Always Available. Contact: Tommy Shryane. 087 – 1346835 Rooskey, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
Many congratulations
and best wishes to Shorthorn
breeders Martin & Annie Kelly who were married on the 20th of July 2018. Pictured with the happy
couple is Podehole Elite – stock-bull in
the Kelly’s Ricketstown herd
CONGRATULATIONS…..
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The Irish Shorthorn Society held an Open Evening and Youth Development Event at the farm of James and Gerry Pye’s farm in Redbrae, Tullaghan Co. Leitrim on 10th August 2018.
The Redbrae Shorthorn herd was established in 1960 by the late Gerry Pye, father of James and Gerry. The Pye’s have been showing shorthorn cattle at local shows since the 1960’s winning several prizes the most notable winning the Manorhamilton mart cup for shorthorn heifer with no more than 2 teeth for fifteen consecutive years from 1972 to 1987.
Gerry Pye Senior (RIP) with PJ Coyle in 1980 Robert Pye (RIP) with PJ Coyle in 1985
A crowd of over 200 people descended on the Pye’s farm basked in beautiful sunshine. The evening commenced with James Pye welcoming the large crowd to Redbrae and providing a history of the shorthorn herd.
A group of under 12s receiving there prizes following the cattle judging with Lisa Dowd
Youth Development Event – Redbrae Shorthorns
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The Irish Shorthorn Society held an Open Evening and Youth Development Event at the farm of James and Gerry Pye’s farm in Redbrae, Tullaghan Co. Leitrim on 10th August 2018.
The Redbrae Shorthorn herd was established in 1960 by the late Gerry Pye, father of James and Gerry. The Pye’s have been showing shorthorn cattle at local shows since the 1960’s winning several prizes the most notable winning the Manorhamilton mart cup for shorthorn heifer with no more than 2 teeth for fifteen consecutive years from 1972 to 1987.
Gerry Pye Senior (RIP) with PJ Coyle in 1980 Robert Pye (RIP) with PJ Coyle in 1985
A crowd of over 200 people descended on the Pye’s farm basked in beautiful sunshine. The evening commenced with James Pye welcoming the large crowd to Redbrae and providing a history of the shorthorn herd.
A group of under 12s receiving there prizes following the cattle judging with Lisa Dowd
Youth Development Event – Redbrae Shorthorns A live clipping demonstration was presented by Shorthorn Council Members, Anthony Dockery, Rockville Pedigrees, and Padraig Flanagan, Lismacool Shorthorns with Lisa Dowd, Creaga Shorthorn, providing practical tips on washing, clipping and grooming.
Anthony Dockery Padraig Flanagan Lisa Dowd
There were a number of stock judging categories, under 12s, under 18s and seniors. Judge for the evening was David Lillie who provide an excellent guide to the younger members of how to judge the stock on show.
Prize winners in the under 12
1st William Pye 2nd Darragh Lippset 3rd Matty Harte
Prize winners in the under 12 - 18 section
1st Matthew Hunter 2nd Christoper Hunter 3rd Jack Lannon
Following the main event a barbeque and music was provided late into the evening when stock judging prizes and sponsored prizes were presented. Many thanks to the Pye family, members of the shorthorn council and master judge David Lillie. A thoroughly enjoyable evening for both young and old with a chance to learn something new.
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Ballinlig Pedigree Shorthorns Quality is not an accident - it’s a habit by good breeders
Terry & Colette Middleton Amelda & Brian Leonard
Ballinlig, Moate, Co.Westmeath
*Top price Junior Bull at the Irish Shorthorn Premier Sale 2016, 2017 & 2018
*TB, TH & BVD FREE HERD
Visitors Always Welcome! Terry: +353 87 9131797 Amelda: +353 85 7109847 Brian: +353 85 1579916
Pictured: Ballinlig Charlie, aged 10 months, Top price junior bull at the Irish Shorthorn Premier Sale 2018.
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Ballinlig Pedigree Shorthorns Quality is not an accident - it’s a habit by good breeders
Terry & Colette Middleton Amelda & Brian Leonard
Ballinlig, Moate, Co.Westmeath
*Top price Junior Bull at the Irish Shorthorn Premier Sale 2016, 2017 & 2018
*TB, TH & BVD FREE HERD
Visitors Always Welcome! Terry: +353 87 9131797 Amelda: +353 85 7109847 Brian: +353 85 1579916
Pictured: Ballinlig Charlie, aged 10 months, Top price junior bull at the Irish Shorthorn Premier Sale 2018.
High Replacement Index Sired Progeny Slaughtered at 13-15 months The Gene Ireland Test Centre at Tully, Co. Kildare slaughtered 57 bulls at Slaney Foods International, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The progeny were sired by 22 different bulls, across 8 different beef breeds. The group consisted of 57 June, July & August 2017 born bulls. The average carcass weight for the group was 352KG. The average daily gain for the group during their 84 day performance test period was 2.2 Kilos per head per day. The average growth rate within the group ranged from 0.86KG to 2.84KG per head per day. The average kill-out for the group was 57%, with kill-out ranging from 51% to 61%. Overall animals graded extremely well, with 1 bull grading E, 47 of the bulls being U grade confirmation, and 9 grading in the R grade class. A 100% of the bulls met the carcass fat specifications of 2+ or higher. This was a great achievement for young bulls. The average dry matter intake (DMI) per day for the group was 14.1KG, with bulls consuming from 12.2KG to 15.5KG per head per day. The bulls were fed hay and ad-lib concentrates over their 84 day finishing period. Overall the bulls performed exceptionally well, and were gaining 1.25KG of carcass for each day during the trial period. The data also demonstrates the large variation in performance between progeny in a young bull system. Included as part of the trial was a young bull sired by Doon Erasmus (EMS). This young bull was slaughtered at 15 months and performed exceedingly well, proving that Beef Shorthorns can excel in a variety of different farming and management. As well as possessing outstanding maternal qualities – they also perform in the terminal sector. Included in the blue box below are the young bull’s trial results.
KEY POINTS
Age of Bulls – 13-15 mths
Number of Bulls – 57
Number of Beef Breeds – 8
Number of Sires – 22
Average DMI – 14.1
Highest ADG in Kilos – 2.84
Average Carcass Weight – 352KG
Number of Bulls hitting carcass fat specifications – 100%
Tag IE372217770120574 Breed – SH
Sire – Doon Eramus EMS Age – 15mths
Dry Matter Intake – 14.85KG/day
Average Daily Gain – 2.1KG/day
Feed Efficiency – 7.07KG
Initial Liveweight – 430KG
Final Liveweight – 640KG
Carcass Weight – 380KG Kill-Out 59%
Carcass Conf. & Fat U+ 3+
Pictured Above: Doon Erasmus (EMS)
Available from NCBC & Partners
Pictured Above: Doon Erasmus son in Gene Ireland Sire Progeny Trial displaying superb muscling and growth
GENE
IRELAND
NEWS
30Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Tel: +353 (0) 504 21755 | E: [email protected] | www.dovea.ie
♦ Explorer Exhibits Exceptional Growth Rates & Performance withMuscle & Style
♦ Interesting Pedigree Including Glenisla Explorer & Chapelton Typhoon♦ Carries One Copy of the E226X Gene
CLONINA EXPLORER 300 (SH4609)
BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11 (SH4388)
♦ Exceptional Coloured Medium Sized Soft Fleshing Bull♦ Outcross Pedigree for Irish Breeders♦ Myostatin Free
Irish Shorthorn Journal 2019.indd 1 11/02/2019 13:02:37
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Exciting new bull released As part of the Irish Shorthorn Society’s participation in the Gene Ireland Maternal Programme the council have selected an exciting young bull as the latest Beef Shorthorn to enter the scheme. Buncraggy Fire Fox (AI Code SH4748) is a polled, roan son of Meonhill Fire Fox, and from a Buffalo Lake Blockbuster dam. This bull is currently available at just €5 per straw. Semen can be ordered by contacting the Society’s Secretary, Mary Purcell, on 086-0461442. The Council would encourage all members, if possible, to sample this new bull as part of their in-herd breeding programme, to help the accuracy of his performance and calving figures to develop higher accuracy percentages. If you also know of any commercial farmers, either dairy or beef, who you think he may be of interest to, please inform them of his availability as to ensure he is as widely used as possible.
CHAPELTON TYPHOON ET (P) S1150
CHAPELTON COVENANTER I3021 (P) UK582662-603021
CHAPELTON DUCHESS 690 (P) UK582662600690
SIRE: MEONHILL FIRE FOX (P) (SH4042)
DUNSYRE MERCENARY (P) UKLA056500337
GLENISLA WATERLOO ZOLA R73 (P) UK540307100073
GLENISLA WATERLOO ZOLA (P) GJPB2135
BUFFALO LAKE DUSTBUSTER 11M XCAN10916
BUFFALO LAKE BLOCKBUSTER (BZF)
BUFFALO LAKE DIANA 3J XCANF672916
DAM: KNOCKAGARRY WINSONIA 638 (H) IE151494930638
WINALOT RODNEY 1R (WLR)
KNOCKAGARRY WINSONIA 53 IE151494960574
KNOCKAGARRY WINSONIA 41 IE151494990453
Gene Ireland News
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Glann Shorthorns
Glann Jane All Ireland Yearling Heifer Champion 2018. Jane has been two time All Ireland Champion and will be kept for breeding for the future. SIRE Doon Erasmus.
Glann Rosie Connacht and All Ireland Intermediate Calf Champion 2018. Rosie was female champion at society pedigree sale and sold for a top price of €3500. SIRE Lismacool Jerome.
“Success is down to hard work & dedication”
Glann Ruby 1st place junior weanling heifer at society pedigree sale 2018. Sold at 8 months old for €1900. SIRE Doon Erasmus.
Glann Margo prize winner at numerous summer shows. Margo will be offered for sale in autumn of 2019. SIRE Doon Erasmus.
Glann Beef Shorthorns, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Tel: |+353 (0)872022875
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Glann Shorthorns
Glann Jane All Ireland Yearling Heifer Champion 2018. Jane has been two time All Ireland Champion and will be kept for breeding for the future. SIRE Doon Erasmus.
Glann Rosie Connacht and All Ireland Intermediate Calf Champion 2018. Rosie was female champion at society pedigree sale and sold for a top price of €3500. SIRE Lismacool Jerome.
“Success is down to hard work & dedication”
Glann Ruby 1st place junior weanling heifer at society pedigree sale 2018. Sold at 8 months old for €1900. SIRE Doon Erasmus.
Glann Margo prize winner at numerous summer shows. Margo will be offered for sale in autumn of 2019. SIRE Doon Erasmus.
Glann Beef Shorthorns, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Tel: |+353 (0)872022875
Sale averages were up on 2017 - in particular for the females with over 60% increase from €1,450 to €2,443. A strong trade for Beef Shorthorns was witnessed at the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society’s Spring sale, which was staged at Roscommon Mart on Saturday April 28th , with 50% of the males finding new homes, while females reported an 80% clearance.
Bulls The male champion on the day came in the form of Lavally Parnell, bred by John Mullooly from Lavally, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Parnell, is a son of the current Bova A.I. sire Ballyart Lucky. This impressive roan yearling bull out of a home-bred Dovea Sir James cow, Lavally Jane, sold with a five star Replacement Index of €140, and a five star Terminal Index of €42. He claimed the top price in the Male portion of the sale when he sold at €2,850 to a Shorthorn breeder from Co. Monaghan. The Reserve Male Champion came in the form of Ricketstown Leader 227. This 15 month old red and white bull, bred in the herd of Martin Kelly, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, is a son of the imported Canadian A.I. sire Eionmor Ideal 50P. His dam is a daughter of the Kelly’s former stockbull Uppermill Beggar. Having failed to meet his reserve he remained unsold on the day. Padraig Coughlan, of Ballymahon, Co. Westmeath traded his bull Coolvin Typhoon at €2,600. This son of Chapelton Typhoon had won his class earlier in the day. The Sheedy brothers were the successful bidders taking him home for their Clashagad herd, located just outside Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
APRIL 2018 PREMIER SALE REPORT
MALE CHAMPION: JOHN MULLOOLY’S LAVALLY PARNELL - SOLD €2,850
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Females Rising to the top in the female category, was Ricketstown Lilly 224, also bred by Martin Kelly -Lilly is a daughter of Martin's current senior stockbull Podehole Elite, and from a dam by the previously mentioned Uppermill Beggar. Lilly remained unsold on the day and has reportedly sold since the sale for an undisclosed amount.Taking the Reserve Champion ribbons was the sole entry from Anthony Dockery, Carrow, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. This stylish roan yearling, Rockville Pretender 406, a daughter of Glasgeivnagh Playboy 6th out of a Towra Raymond daughter. With a five star Replacement Index of €127 she was secured by a Co. Offaly farmer for €2,300. Fetching the top price of the day in the female category at €3,200 was the much admired Rowanberry Lacey, born on 24-January-2017 and owned by Shane Brigdale. Lacey, a Rowanberry Gigolo daughter out of a Chapelton Typhoon cow exchanged hands with an established Shorthorn breeder from Co. Clare. Pat Heir, from Inagh, Co. Clare had a successful outing with his 14 month old offering Ardnaskea GaGa. This white, polled heifer is a daughter of Sprys Patents Ace, and from a homebred Winalot Rodney 1R sired dam.
Summary Overall, on the day there was strong bidding throughout the sale, however; a number of animals failed to meet their reserve, but despite this, sale averages were up on 2017 - in particular for the females with over 60% increase from €1,450 to €2,443, with bulls rising by nearly €300 to level at €2,300.
APRIL 2018 PREMIER SALE REPORT
FEMALE CHAMPION: MARTIN KELLY’S, RICKETSTOWN LILLY 224
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Females Rising to the top in the female category, was Ricketstown Lilly 224, also bred by Martin Kelly -Lilly is a daughter of Martin's current senior stockbull Podehole Elite, and from a dam by the previously mentioned Uppermill Beggar. Lilly remained unsold on the day and has reportedly sold since the sale for an undisclosed amount.Taking the Reserve Champion ribbons was the sole entry from Anthony Dockery, Carrow, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. This stylish roan yearling, Rockville Pretender 406, a daughter of Glasgeivnagh Playboy 6th out of a Towra Raymond daughter. With a five star Replacement Index of €127 she was secured by a Co. Offaly farmer for €2,300. Fetching the top price of the day in the female category at €3,200 was the much admired Rowanberry Lacey, born on 24-January-2017 and owned by Shane Brigdale. Lacey, a Rowanberry Gigolo daughter out of a Chapelton Typhoon cow exchanged hands with an established Shorthorn breeder from Co. Clare. Pat Heir, from Inagh, Co. Clare had a successful outing with his 14 month old offering Ardnaskea GaGa. This white, polled heifer is a daughter of Sprys Patents Ace, and from a homebred Winalot Rodney 1R sired dam.
Summary Overall, on the day there was strong bidding throughout the sale, however; a number of animals failed to meet their reserve, but despite this, sale averages were up on 2017 - in particular for the females with over 60% increase from €1,450 to €2,443, with bulls rising by nearly €300 to level at €2,300.
APRIL 2018 PREMIER SALE REPORT
FEMALE CHAMPION: MARTIN KELLY’S, RICKETSTOWN LILLY 224
RESERVE FEMALE CHAMPION: ANTHONY DOCKERY’S ROCKVILLE PRETENDER 406 SOLD - €2,300
TOP PRICED ANIMAL: SHANE BRIGDALE’S, ROWANBERRY LACEY SOLD - €3,200
MALE CHAMPION: MARTIN KELLY’S RICKETSTOWN LEADER 227
PADRAIG COUGHLAN, COOLVIN TANG, BALLYMAHON, CO. WESTMEATH PICTURED ABOVE WITH HIS 1ST PRIZE-WINNING BULL COOLVIN TYPHOON – SOLD €2,600
APRIL 2018 PREMIER SALE REPORT
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APRIL 2018 PREMIER SALE CANDIDS
APRIL 2018 PREMIER SALE CANDIDS
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The Irish Shorthorn Society hosted the second of its two premier sales at Roscommon Mart on the 10th of November 2018. A looming potential scarcity of fodder and a lot of concern over Brexit in the air definitely were the two main topics of conversation around the sales yard among prospective purchasers and spectators alike. With this in mind vendors were prepared for what could have been a difficult day's trading. Officiating as judge for the show was highly respected breeder Mr. Pat Sheedy, from Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Pat is well known in not just Shorthorn circles, but also in the Angus and Hereford breeding worlds too. In a positive and assured display of judging Pat awarded Female Champion honours to the Flatley brothers, of Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo, with their 10 month old Glann Rosie. Having enjoyed a hugely successful campaign around the summer shows, which culminated in her winning the All-Ireland Intermediate Heifer class at Strokestown in September, she was snapped up for €3,500 by new breeder Bobby O'Connell, as a foundation female for his new herd. Her pedigree includes her sire, Lismacool Jerome, who is currently available from Eurogene A.I. in Tipperary, and her dam, Bethlehem Patch, was also a very successful show animal in her own right. Rosie was catalogued with an impressive five star Replacement Index of €131. Alan Gibbons, of Coggle, Strokestown exhibited the day's Reserve Female Champion Graigue Willow 17th. Originally bred in the herd of John Cronin Co. Galway she sold for €2,950 at the fall of the gavel. This 20 month old daughter of Moygara Exile was claimed by Eamon McCormack to add to his existing herd based just outside Strokestown. The sales highest selling lot, not only in the female trade but over all animals at €4,000 was Creaga Niki, offered by father and daughter team Noel and Lisa Dowd. Their star lot is by their home-bred stock sire Creaga Kenko, who himself is by the well regarded Paintearth Rama 53U. Niki's dam, Creaga Eden, is sired by Winalot Rodney 1R. She heads across the water to join Andrea Brona and her U.K. based operation. Next in at €3,700 was class winner Rockville Cherry 414 from Anthony Dockery, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. This yearling heifer, just shy of her first birthday, is sired by Fanore Leader 2008, and from a homebred dam by Bushypark Enda 4th. She sold with a Replacement Index of €136, making her five stars both within and across all breeds for maternal traits. Claiming top honours in the male section on the day was the 14 month old Ricketstown Logan, bred by Martin Kelly, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Tapped out as Champion this impressive roan son of Fearn Capercaillie and out of the imported female, Fearn Monique J336, herself a daughter of the £10,000 Podehole Fenman, boasted an impressive five star Terminal Index of €51, and a five star Replacement Index of €105, with a predicted calving difficulty figure of just 1.5%. Having failed to meet his reserve he remained unsold on the day. Claiming Reserve Male Champion ticket was Gillaroo Leo, bred by Robert Emmet McNulty, of Kilbarron, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. This April 2017 son of Mohill Jack, from a Creaga Dice sired dam, displayed tremendous thickness and lovely soft muscling. He sold for export at €2,000 to a purchaser from Northern Ireland. Heading the bull trade with the highest price in the male section went to Anthony Dockery, of Elphin, Co. Roscommon with his 19 month old bull Rockville Ritchie 405. This powerful bull, showing very expressive muscle development and fleshing ability, is a son of the Australian sire Sprys Patent's Ace G38. He carried a five star Terminal Index of €66, and a 5 star Replacement Index of €124. The successful purchaser at €3,050 was Ann Marshall who will use him over her pedigree herd. Anthony also traded Rockville Rama 398 at €2,350 to round of a successful day's business. This lot was by Paintearth Rama 53U, from a Bushypark Enda 3rd mother. Selling at €2,500 was Ballinlig Charlie, bred by Terry and Amelda Middleton, Co. Westmeath. Purchasers were established breeders Shane and Francis Brigdale for their Rowanberry herd, based in Co. Clare.
NOVEMBER 2018 PREMIER SALE REPORT
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The Irish Shorthorn Society hosted the second of its two premier sales at Roscommon Mart on the 10th of November 2018. A looming potential scarcity of fodder and a lot of concern over Brexit in the air definitely were the two main topics of conversation around the sales yard among prospective purchasers and spectators alike. With this in mind vendors were prepared for what could have been a difficult day's trading. Officiating as judge for the show was highly respected breeder Mr. Pat Sheedy, from Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Pat is well known in not just Shorthorn circles, but also in the Angus and Hereford breeding worlds too. In a positive and assured display of judging Pat awarded Female Champion honours to the Flatley brothers, of Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo, with their 10 month old Glann Rosie. Having enjoyed a hugely successful campaign around the summer shows, which culminated in her winning the All-Ireland Intermediate Heifer class at Strokestown in September, she was snapped up for €3,500 by new breeder Bobby O'Connell, as a foundation female for his new herd. Her pedigree includes her sire, Lismacool Jerome, who is currently available from Eurogene A.I. in Tipperary, and her dam, Bethlehem Patch, was also a very successful show animal in her own right. Rosie was catalogued with an impressive five star Replacement Index of €131. Alan Gibbons, of Coggle, Strokestown exhibited the day's Reserve Female Champion Graigue Willow 17th. Originally bred in the herd of John Cronin Co. Galway she sold for €2,950 at the fall of the gavel. This 20 month old daughter of Moygara Exile was claimed by Eamon McCormack to add to his existing herd based just outside Strokestown. The sales highest selling lot, not only in the female trade but over all animals at €4,000 was Creaga Niki, offered by father and daughter team Noel and Lisa Dowd. Their star lot is by their home-bred stock sire Creaga Kenko, who himself is by the well regarded Paintearth Rama 53U. Niki's dam, Creaga Eden, is sired by Winalot Rodney 1R. She heads across the water to join Andrea Brona and her U.K. based operation. Next in at €3,700 was class winner Rockville Cherry 414 from Anthony Dockery, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. This yearling heifer, just shy of her first birthday, is sired by Fanore Leader 2008, and from a homebred dam by Bushypark Enda 4th. She sold with a Replacement Index of €136, making her five stars both within and across all breeds for maternal traits. Claiming top honours in the male section on the day was the 14 month old Ricketstown Logan, bred by Martin Kelly, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Tapped out as Champion this impressive roan son of Fearn Capercaillie and out of the imported female, Fearn Monique J336, herself a daughter of the £10,000 Podehole Fenman, boasted an impressive five star Terminal Index of €51, and a five star Replacement Index of €105, with a predicted calving difficulty figure of just 1.5%. Having failed to meet his reserve he remained unsold on the day. Claiming Reserve Male Champion ticket was Gillaroo Leo, bred by Robert Emmet McNulty, of Kilbarron, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. This April 2017 son of Mohill Jack, from a Creaga Dice sired dam, displayed tremendous thickness and lovely soft muscling. He sold for export at €2,000 to a purchaser from Northern Ireland. Heading the bull trade with the highest price in the male section went to Anthony Dockery, of Elphin, Co. Roscommon with his 19 month old bull Rockville Ritchie 405. This powerful bull, showing very expressive muscle development and fleshing ability, is a son of the Australian sire Sprys Patent's Ace G38. He carried a five star Terminal Index of €66, and a 5 star Replacement Index of €124. The successful purchaser at €3,050 was Ann Marshall who will use him over her pedigree herd. Anthony also traded Rockville Rama 398 at €2,350 to round of a successful day's business. This lot was by Paintearth Rama 53U, from a Bushypark Enda 3rd mother. Selling at €2,500 was Ballinlig Charlie, bred by Terry and Amelda Middleton, Co. Westmeath. Purchasers were established breeders Shane and Francis Brigdale for their Rowanberry herd, based in Co. Clare.
NOVEMBER 2018 PREMIER SALE REPORT
Class Results Heifers Class 1). 1st Creaga Magic. Bred by Mr. Noel and Ms. Lisa Dowd. Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Creaga Kenko, Maternal Grandsire; Newbliss Broadhooks Boy 3rd. 2nd Doon Hayley. Bred by Mr John Clarke. Doon, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Paintearth Rama 53U. MGS; Alta Cedar Perfect Storm 11U. 3rd Doon Hazel. Bred by Mr John Clarke. Doon, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Waukaru Coppertop 464. MGS; Paintearth Rama 53U. Class 2). 1st Graigue Willow 17th . Bred by Mr. John Cronin, Caherronaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway. Exhibitor; Mr Alan Gibbons. Coggle, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Moygara Exile. MGS; Rowanberry Bill. 2nd Ricketstown Millicent 229. Bred by Mr. Martin Kelly. Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Sire; Podehole Elite. MGS; Podehole Yeti. 3rd Woodfield Ela. Bred by Canon Michael Spelman. Lake View Cottage, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. Exhibited by Mr. Michael Flatley. Glantavrane, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Sire; Doon Erasmus. MGS; Sliabhbhui Prince 2nd Class 3). 1st Rockville Cherry 414. Bred by Mr. Anthony Dockery. Carrow, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Fanore Leader 2008. MGS; Bushypark Enda 4th. 2nd Moygara Sandy. Bred by Mr. Michael McKeon. Moygara, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. Sire; Seafield Titan. MGS; Sprys Patent's Ace G38. 3rd Geevagh Annie May. Bred by Mr. Peter Kearns. Geevagh, Co. Sligo. Sire;Doon Easmus. MGS; Quinflo Furbo.
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Champion Female - Glann Rosie €3,500
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Class 4). 1st. Glann Rosie. Bred by the Flatley Family. Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Sire; Lismacool Jerome. MGS; Bethlehem Zenith 1st. 2nd Ricketstown Mayflower Margo. Bred by Mr. Martin Kelly. Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Sire; Elliot Matrix. MGS; Chapelton Typhoon. 3rd Creaga Poppy. Bred by Mr. Noel Dowd and Ms. Lisa Dowd. Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Creaga Kenko. MGS; Alta Cedar Perfect Storm 11U.
Class 5). 1st Glann Georgina. Bred by Mr. Michael Flatley. Glantavrane, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Sire; Doon Erasmus. MGS; Malton Zenith. 2nd Tintrim Alexis. Bred by Mrs. Marie McNamara. Scariff, Co. Clare. Sire; Bushypark Larry. MGS; Cloughready Buster. 3rd Grousehall Lady. Bred by Mr. Noel V. Brady. Grousehall, Loughduff, Co. Cavan. Sire; Heir Apparent of Longfield. MGS; Alta Cedar Samurai 46T.
Female Champion; Glann Rosie. Reserve Female Champion; Graigue Willow 17th
Reserve Champion Female – Graigue Willow 17th €2,950
Top Priced Animal – Creaga Niki Sold €4,000
Rockville Cherry 414 – Sold €3,700
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Class 4). 1st. Glann Rosie. Bred by the Flatley Family. Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Sire; Lismacool Jerome. MGS; Bethlehem Zenith 1st. 2nd Ricketstown Mayflower Margo. Bred by Mr. Martin Kelly. Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Sire; Elliot Matrix. MGS; Chapelton Typhoon. 3rd Creaga Poppy. Bred by Mr. Noel Dowd and Ms. Lisa Dowd. Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Creaga Kenko. MGS; Alta Cedar Perfect Storm 11U.
Class 5). 1st Glann Georgina. Bred by Mr. Michael Flatley. Glantavrane, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Sire; Doon Erasmus. MGS; Malton Zenith. 2nd Tintrim Alexis. Bred by Mrs. Marie McNamara. Scariff, Co. Clare. Sire; Bushypark Larry. MGS; Cloughready Buster. 3rd Grousehall Lady. Bred by Mr. Noel V. Brady. Grousehall, Loughduff, Co. Cavan. Sire; Heir Apparent of Longfield. MGS; Alta Cedar Samurai 46T.
Female Champion; Glann Rosie. Reserve Female Champion; Graigue Willow 17th
Reserve Champion Female – Graigue Willow 17th €2,950
Top Priced Animal – Creaga Niki Sold €4,000
Rockville Cherry 414 – Sold €3,700
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Bulls Class 6). 1st Ricketstown Logan. Bred by Mr. Martin Kelly. Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Sire; Fearn Capercaillie. MGS; Podehole Fenman. 2nd Gillaroo Leo. Bred by Mr. Robert Emmet McNulty. Kilbarron, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Sire; Mohill Jack. MGS; Creaga Dice. 3rd Rockville Rama 398. Bred by Mr. Anthony Dockery. Carrow, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Sire; Paintearth Rama 53U. MGS; Bushypark Enda 3rd. Class 7). 1st Ballinlig Charlie. Bred by Mr. Terry Middleton and Mrs Amelda Middleton Leonard. Ballinlig, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Sire: Ballyart Lucky ET. MGS;Creaga Dice. 2nd Grousehall of Longfield. Bred by Mr. Noel V Brady. Grousehall, Loughduff, Co. Cavan. Sire; Heir Apparent of Longfield. MGS; Ingleton C111. 3rd Kilbeagh Storm. Bred by Mr Michael Joe Doherty. Lurga, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Sire; Stoneyroyd Halcyon Matrix. MGS; Stonmour Thunder Cloud.
Male Champion; Ricketstown Logan Reserve Male Champion; Gillaroo Leo
Sale Averages; Females averaged €2,050 with a 58% clearance. Males averaged €2,235 with a clearance rate of 38%
Champion Male – Ricketstown Logan
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Left Pic: Top Priced Male Rockville Richie 405
Sold - €3,050
Reserve Male Champion – Gillaroo Leo - Sold €2,000
Right Pic: Martin Kelly receiving Championship Cup from Kieran
McAllister
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Left Pic: Top Priced Male Rockville Richie 405
Sold - €3,050
Reserve Male Champion – Gillaroo Leo - Sold €2,000
Right Pic: Martin Kelly receiving Championship Cup from Kieran
McAllister
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The joint Moyside/Croghan Clubs’ annual Autumn sale saw
A top call of €1,520 was recorded for Doon Erica (LRO) (H)
erminal index of €34 and a ndex of €147
bred dam by Coolera Windmill. She sold with a Replacement Index of €102 and a€30. Bred by Albert Oldfield Kelly was knocked down at €1,180. Takin
m of Finbar and Michael Moran’s Barroe Snowball (W), a Seafield Titan
Index of €25, and a Replacement ndex of €69. She cashed in at €1,000.
Weanling Heifers Belview Farm, Grangemore, Templeboy, Co. Sligo secured €1,100 for Bellevue Cathy
x of €162, rating fivendex of €71. Another notable price in the weanling heifer category included Kilbeagh Gloria who
found a new owner at €900. This Aprilndex of €95 and a
ndex of €42.In the commercial weanling heifer category, entries pushed up to €800. Summary
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ABOVE IN BOTH PHOTOS: ALBERT OLDFIELD’S OVERALL CHAMPION – GLENSIDE KELLY
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The joint Moyside/Croghan Clubs’ annual Autumn sale saw
A top call of €1,520 was recorded for Doon Erica (LRO) (H)
erminal index of €34 and a ndex of €147
bred dam by Coolera Windmill. She sold with a Replacement Index of €102 and a€30. Bred by Albert Oldfield Kelly was knocked down at €1,180. Takin
m of Finbar and Michael Moran’s Barroe Snowball (W), a Seafield Titan
Index of €25, and a Replacement ndex of €69. She cashed in at €1,000.
Weanling Heifers Belview Farm, Grangemore, Templeboy, Co. Sligo secured €1,100 for Bellevue Cathy
x of €162, rating fivendex of €71. Another notable price in the weanling heifer category included Kilbeagh Gloria who
found a new owner at €900. This Aprilndex of €95 and a
ndex of €42.In the commercial weanling heifer category, entries pushed up to €800. Summary
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ABOVE IN BOTH PHOTOS: ALBERT OLDFIELD’S OVERALL CHAMPION – GLENSIDE KELLY
MOYSIDE/CROGHAN CLUBS’ SALE 2018 - CASTLEREA
Other prices on the day included:
€1,340 for lot 103
€1,160 for lot 107
€1,300 for lot 109
€1,420 for lot 114
€1,360 for lot 112 Ballinlig Vibe GRD B (RO
€920 for lot 108
€1,300 for lot 115
€860 for lot 116 Quinn. Sired by Sprys Patent’s Ace G38. Sire of dam; Dovea Sir James 2
€760 for Lot 121. Castlebin Co
€900 for Lot 122 –
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CHRISTOPHER FLATLEY PRESENTING ALBERT OLDFIELD WITH THE CUP FOR HIS CHAMPION WEANLING HEIFER
MICHAEL FLATLEY PRESENTING THE SHIELD TO PETER GORMLEY WHO EXHIBITED THE COMMERCIAL CHAMPION
WEANLING
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MOYSIDE/CROGHAN CLUBS’ SALE 2018 - CASTLEREA
PETER & JAMES GORMLEY’S COMMERCIAL CHAMPION
WEANLING FINBAR & MICHAEL MORAN’S RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION –
BARROE SNOWBALL
FINBAR & MICHAEL MORAN – OWNERS AND EXHIBITORS OF
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MOYSIDE/CROGHAN CLUBS’ SALE 2018 - CASTLEREA
PETER & JAMES GORMLEY’S COMMERCIAL CHAMPION
WEANLING FINBAR & MICHAEL MORAN’S RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION –
BARROE SNOWBALL
FINBAR & MICHAEL MORAN – OWNERS AND EXHIBITORS OF
THE DAY’S RESERVE OVERALL CHAMPION
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Ennis Shorthorn trade holds steady despite challenging year There was a large attendance at the Shannonside Shorthorn Breeders Club Annual Sale at Clare Marts, Ennis, Co. Clare on Saturday, October 6th despite a tough year in farming circles, according to Secretary of the Shannonside Shorthorn Breeders’ Club Michael Conway. 90% of the 108 entries found new homes and trade was described as slow but steady, Mr. Conway noted. Quality stock met with good demand with a top call of €2,620 recorded for January-2018-born Ardnaskea Laoise, from Inagh, Co. Clare breeder Pat Hehir. This Sliabhbui Prince 2nd daughter was sold with a Replacement Index of €111, making her five stars across all breed for maternal traits. She was purchased by Sligo based breeder Mr. James Foley, for his Clarencehill prefixed herd. The Kelly’s of Rathvilly, Co. Carlow claimed 1st- prize with their weanling heifer, February- born Ricketstown Rosete Milie. This one is sired by Alta Cedar Lads Legacy 14P was acquired by Clare breeder Shane Brigdale, of the Rowanberry herd for €2,050. She sold with a Replacement Index of €92, making her four stars across breeds.
Maiden Heifers Maiden heifers were in slow demand but reflected good value for money and averaged €1,000, Michael Conway said. In-calf heifers sold for an average of €1200 with a strong interest from commercial breeders.
Bulls Six bulls went under the hammer and the €1,700 mark was breached on two occasions - one was a Ricketstown Limelight sired by Knockenig Hercules - and the other a Fanore Ruler bull sired by Rowanberry Georgie.
Visit “The club was delighted to welcome the Wales and Borders Beef Shorthorn Club who attended the sale and visited a few beef shorthorn herds over the weekend.” Michael Conway concluded.
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CAPACITY RINGSIDE AT ENNIS PURCHASER - SHANE BRIGDALE, JUDGE - SEAMUS NAGLE & VENDOR - MARTIN KELLY
JUDGE SEAMUS NAGLE & JAMES FOLEY WITH ARDNASKEA LAOISE -TOP PRICED
ANIMAL
CONOR MURPHY WITH HIS EXHIBIT
Ennis Shorthorn trade holds steady despite challenging year There was a large attendance at the Shannonside Shorthorn Breeders Club Annual Sale at Clare Marts, Ennis, Co. Clare on Saturday, October 6th despite a tough year in farming circles, according to Secretary of the Shannonside Shorthorn Breeders’ Club Michael Conway. 90% of the 108 entries found new homes and trade was described as slow but steady, Mr. Conway noted. Quality stock met with good demand with a top call of €2,620 recorded for January-2018-born Ardnaskea Laoise, from Inagh, Co. Clare breeder Pat Hehir. This Sliabhbui Prince 2nd daughter was sold with a Replacement Index of €111, making her five stars across all breed for maternal traits. She was purchased by Sligo based breeder Mr. James Foley, for his Clarencehill prefixed herd. The Kelly’s of Rathvilly, Co. Carlow claimed 1st- prize with their weanling heifer, February- born Ricketstown Rosete Milie. This one is sired by Alta Cedar Lads Legacy 14P was acquired by Clare breeder Shane Brigdale, of the Rowanberry herd for €2,050. She sold with a Replacement Index of €92, making her four stars across breeds.
Maiden Heifers Maiden heifers were in slow demand but reflected good value for money and averaged €1,000, Michael Conway said. In-calf heifers sold for an average of €1200 with a strong interest from commercial breeders.
Bulls Six bulls went under the hammer and the €1,700 mark was breached on two occasions - one was a Ricketstown Limelight sired by Knockenig Hercules - and the other a Fanore Ruler bull sired by Rowanberry Georgie.
Visit “The club was delighted to welcome the Wales and Borders Beef Shorthorn Club who attended the sale and visited a few beef shorthorn herds over the weekend.” Michael Conway concluded.
ENNIS 2018 SALE REPORT
CAPACITY RINGSIDE AT ENNIS PURCHASER - SHANE BRIGDALE, JUDGE - SEAMUS NAGLE & VENDOR - MARTIN KELLY
JUDGE SEAMUS NAGLE & JAMES FOLEY WITH ARDNASKEA LAOISE -TOP PRICED
ANIMAL
CONOR MURPHY WITH HIS EXHIBIT
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Chalkie still the boss!
Once again may we take this opportunity to thank our fellow breeders and supporters for helping to make 2018 another fantastic year.
Our own online sales platform at www.pedigreesales.co.uk was a major success for the herd in 2018. We couldn’t have asked for anymore in the show ring as Caramba Rothes Hottie won the National title at Tullamore Show, while our Jr. stock bull Bushypark Jumbo was Male Champion, and Reserve Overall at Balmoral. Even nicer to see was Caramba Libby’s lady
win her class at Balmoral for new owners Lucy & Kate Clarke.
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The next Caramba young breeding female sale will be online on our platform www.pedigreesales.co.uk
in the spring of 2020.
For the past 3 years, we have sold on the Pedigree Sales platform and in 2019 we have decided to retain
the young heifers.
I’m very thankful and grateful for all the help and support in the past 3 years.
The on-line sale has being an amazing success for our herd, that is thanks to the wonderful support by our fellow breeders, our farm visitors, all the persons that have helped prepare the cattle, the excellent photos, our social media family, our
sale underbidders & the buyers from all parts of the UK & Ireland.
Thank you. Tommy.
5 of the Caramba heifer’s sold to average €7,360.00
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A HANDY HELPER FOR THE BREEDING SEASONNigel also uses Herdwatch from a breeding perspective. Through Herdwatch he can track what cows were served and when; and he can also track repeats. He also highlighted that Herdwatch is very useful when it comes to scan dates and that it is linked very well with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).
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Judge: Tina Russell. Longfield Beef Shorthorns, Oxfordshire, UK. All accompanying photographs courtesy of Anthony & Julie Dockery, Rockville Shorthorns.
FBD National Livestock Show Beef Shorthorn Young Handler of the Year 2018 Sponsor: Irish Shorthorn Society. 1st.Kaelum Muldowney, Glenmacolla, Cullahill, Portlaoise, Laois.
Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Bull Star of the Future Born on/after 01.11.2016 and before 01.01.2018 Sponsor: Irish Shorthorn Society. 1st Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Noble Art, 372218439330359, 25th Feb 2017, Sire; Castletroy Bertie, Dam; Creaga Dazzle. 2st Tom Fox Bethlehem, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath. Bethlehem Wolf, 372218181640439, 14th Mar 2017, Sire; Sprys Patent Ace G38, Dam; Bethlehem Good
Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Cow or Calved Heifer Sponsor: Molloy Precast, Tullamore. 1st Caramba Beef Shorthorns T. Staunton, Loughcurra, North, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Caramba Rothes Hottie, IE182542270136, 6th Jan 2014, Sire; Carrarock Chalkie, Dam; Uppermill Rothes Molly 2nd 2nd Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Heidi, IE181867470275, 15th Jan 2012, Sire; Creaga Flash, Dam; Creaga Dazzle 3rd Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Mogeely Liriope, IE151739581156, 5th Nov 2011, Sire; Winalot Rodney, Dam; Uppermill Lovely
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BREED CHAMPION: CARAMBA ROTHES HOTTIE
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Judge: Tina Russell. Longfield Beef Shorthorns, Oxfordshire, UK. All accompanying photographs courtesy of Anthony & Julie Dockery, Rockville Shorthorns.
FBD National Livestock Show Beef Shorthorn Young Handler of the Year 2018 Sponsor: Irish Shorthorn Society. 1st.Kaelum Muldowney, Glenmacolla, Cullahill, Portlaoise, Laois.
Pedigree Beef Shorthorn Bull Star of the Future Born on/after 01.11.2016 and before 01.01.2018 Sponsor: Irish Shorthorn Society. 1st Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Noble Art, 372218439330359, 25th Feb 2017, Sire; Castletroy Bertie, Dam; Creaga Dazzle. 2st Tom Fox Bethlehem, Glasson, Athlone, Westmeath. Bethlehem Wolf, 372218181640439, 14th Mar 2017, Sire; Sprys Patent Ace G38, Dam; Bethlehem Good
Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Cow or Calved Heifer Sponsor: Molloy Precast, Tullamore. 1st Caramba Beef Shorthorns T. Staunton, Loughcurra, North, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Caramba Rothes Hottie, IE182542270136, 6th Jan 2014, Sire; Carrarock Chalkie, Dam; Uppermill Rothes Molly 2nd 2nd Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Heidi, IE181867470275, 15th Jan 2012, Sire; Creaga Flash, Dam; Creaga Dazzle 3rd Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Mogeely Liriope, IE151739581156, 5th Nov 2011, Sire; Winalot Rodney, Dam; Uppermill Lovely
THE NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW - TULLAMORE
BREED CHAMPION: CARAMBA ROTHES HOTTIE
Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Bull Born before 31.10.2016 Sponsor: Cross Agricultural Engineering Ltd. 1st Caramba Beef Shorthorns T. Staunton, Loughcurra, North, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Bushypark Jumbo, IE131158540375, 25th Jan 2016, Sire; Rowanberry Francis, Dam; Bushypark Roisin 2nd Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Podehole Elite, UK222678300375, 16th Mar 2011, Sire; Trojan of Craigeassie, Dam; Podehole Broadhooks
Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Heifer Maiden or In Calf Born in 2016 Sponsor: T& J Standish Sawmills, Roscrea. 1st Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Ricketstown Waterloo Kyle 2nd Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Meadow, IE181867440339, 25th Jan 2016, Sire; Uppermill Loch Alsh, Dam; Creaga Gracey
Registered Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Heifer Maiden Born in 2017 Sponsor: Osmonds. 1st Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Portshan Blueway, 372223259850476, 7th Feb 2017, Rockville Clohessy Dice, Portshan Isla 2nd Michael Flatley, Glann, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo. Glann Jane, IE272057350199, 11th Jan 2017, Sire; Doon Erasmus, Dam; Woodfield Molly 3rd Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Ricketstown Millicent 229, 372217747480229, 8th Mar 2017, Podehole Elite, Holmeere Millcent 4th Martin Kelly Ballinligupper, Moate, Westmeath. Annfield Dawn, 361081820375, 2nd Apr 2017, Sire; Doon Erasmus, Dam; Furbo Jilt
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CLASS WINNER: RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE
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Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Heifer Calf Born on/after 01.01.2018 Sponsor: Farm TV, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. 1st. Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Prada, 372218439310373, 15th Jan 2018, Sire; Creaga Kenko, Dam; Creaga Heidi 2nd. Michael Flatley. Glann, Kilkelly, Co.Mayo. Glann Amber, 0214, 15th Jan 2018, Sire; Doon Erasmus, Dam; Woodfield Molly 7th 3rd. Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Ricketstown Heathermaid Marlee, 372217747410244, 17th Jan 2018, Sire; Winalot Rodney, Dam; Balgay Heathermaid 4th. Martin Kelly, Ballinligupper, Moate, Westmeath. Annfield Elegence, 212505480392, 14th Jan 2018, Sire; Doon Erasmus, Dam; Venga Iris
Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Bull Calf Born on/after 01.01.2018 Sponsor: Triace, Fermoy, Co. Cork 1st. Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Phoenix, 372218439370370, 10th Jan 2018, Sire; Creaga Limited Edition, Dam; Creaga White Rose 2nd. Terry and Amelda Middleton, Ballinlig, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Ballinlig Charlie, 372223934660378, 20th Jan 2018, Sire; Ballyart Lucky, Dam; Capponellan Martha 3rd. James Muldowney Jnr, Glenmacolla, Cullahill, Portlaoise, Laois. Ballylehaun Explorer, 372215672010715, 20th Jan 2018, SH1638, Dam; Ballylehaun Mayflower 4th. Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Ricketstown Master, 372217744470252, 8th Feb 2018, Sire; Podehole Elite, Dam; Mogeely Liriope
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RESERVE BREED CHAMPION: PORTSHAN BLUEWAY
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Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Heifer Calf Born on/after 01.01.2018 Sponsor: Farm TV, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. 1st. Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Prada, 372218439310373, 15th Jan 2018, Sire; Creaga Kenko, Dam; Creaga Heidi 2nd. Michael Flatley. Glann, Kilkelly, Co.Mayo. Glann Amber, 0214, 15th Jan 2018, Sire; Doon Erasmus, Dam; Woodfield Molly 7th 3rd. Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Ricketstown Heathermaid Marlee, 372217747410244, 17th Jan 2018, Sire; Winalot Rodney, Dam; Balgay Heathermaid 4th. Martin Kelly, Ballinligupper, Moate, Westmeath. Annfield Elegence, 212505480392, 14th Jan 2018, Sire; Doon Erasmus, Dam; Venga Iris
Pedigree Shorthorn Beef Bull Calf Born on/after 01.01.2018 Sponsor: Triace, Fermoy, Co. Cork 1st. Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Creaga Phoenix, 372218439370370, 10th Jan 2018, Sire; Creaga Limited Edition, Dam; Creaga White Rose 2nd. Terry and Amelda Middleton, Ballinlig, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Ballinlig Charlie, 372223934660378, 20th Jan 2018, Sire; Ballyart Lucky, Dam; Capponellan Martha 3rd. James Muldowney Jnr, Glenmacolla, Cullahill, Portlaoise, Laois. Ballylehaun Explorer, 372215672010715, 20th Jan 2018, SH1638, Dam; Ballylehaun Mayflower 4th. Kelly Family, Ricketstown, Rathvilly, Carlow. Ricketstown Master, 372217744470252, 8th Feb 2018, Sire; Podehole Elite, Dam; Mogeely Liriope
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RESERVE BREED CHAMPION: PORTSHAN BLUEWAY
FBD National Livestock Show Beef Shorthorn Champion Caramba Beef Shorthorns T. Staunton, Loughcurra, North, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Caramba Rothes Hottie, IE182542270136, 6th Jan 2014, Sire; Carrarock Chalkie, Dam; Uppermill Rothes Molly 2nd
FBD National Livestock Show Beef Shorthorn Reserve Champion Noel & Lisa Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway. Portshan Blueway, 372223259850476, 7th Feb 2017, Sire; Rockville Clohessy Dice, Dam; Portshan Isla
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CLASS WINNER: BUSHYPARK ULTRA
YOUNG HANDLER OF THE YEAR: KAELUM MULDOWNEY
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CLASS WINNER: CREAGA NOBLE ART
TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER CLASS 1ST & 2ND L-R
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CLASS WINNER: CREAGA NOBLE ART
TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER CLASS 1ST & 2ND L-R
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IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP OF SOME OF THE FIRST PRIZE-WINNERS
SECOND PRIZE-WINNER: CREAGA MEADOW THIRD PRIZE-WINNER: MOGEELY LIRIOPE
BULL CALF CLASS LINE-UP 1ST – 4TH FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
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With the first two sires for the Irish Shorthorn Society’s new ‘Fastrack’ Breed Improvement Programme being bred/owned by Crooked Post Shorthorns, Canada, we took the opportunity to ask its owner, Kirk Seaborn, a few questions about his highly successful herd, to better get an understanding of his breeding philosophies and why the herd has enjoyed such tremendous success over the years.
Q. When was the herd founded and by whom? The Crooked Post prefix was founded in 1970 by Tom and Sharon Seaborn. The registered Shorthorn aspect of our operation commenced in the early 1990s with many years of practical and impractical experience leading up to that point!! A family history of breeding some of Canada's finest pedigreed Horned Herefords, Suffolk and Dorset Sheep, and Shorthorn cattle. Q. Where is the herd located, and what are the environmental and geographical issues which govern how you farm? Crooked Post is located near the town of Rocky Mountain House in the Canadian province of Alberta. Geographically we're described as Western Canada but we are along the eastern slopes of the massive Rocky Mountain Range and straight line 800 km inland off the Pacific coast. At an elevation of 3250' ASL and just a few miles from high mountain elevations, the weather is fairly unpredictable with big swinging extremes as the warm Pacific air has it out with frigid arctic air masses. Statistically, our summers are described as 90 frost free days which requires a dedicated sprinting effort to produce enough feed until the next growing season. The Shorthorn breed is shown to be quite cold tolerant and conversely quite heat tolerant but the sudden drastic change in temperature, particularly cold to warm, can cause concerning havoc.
Q. What are your principles when selection animals for the future within the herd - herd bulls and replacement females? The decisions and selections we've made in our Shorthorn breeding program over the years has been based on the need to create the kind of cattle that are suitable / profitable for our own management and environment. Our selections are based on the emphasis of high fertility, longevity, adaptability and efficiency. A balance is needed where by the cattle will contribute to the asset side of the balance sheet for as many years as possible without allowing their inabilities or their over expressed traits to exploit them when the environment cannot support their full genetic potential. A female coming up open or a virgin heifer who doesn't breed on first service is a huge liability, the downside to lower fertility or shorter longevity will many times outweigh the positive aspects of weaning weight or carcass quality emphasis. That said, we still measure and implement as many tools as possible. Since the early 90's we've embraced Whole Herd Performance Recording using numerous systems including ABRI in Australia to several US systems up to todays latest IGS BOLT with Genomic Enhanced EPD's. Ultrasound carcass scanning of all yearling heifers and bulls for the last 20 years. Many years of genomic testing, starting with early Genestar tenderness and marbling studies 15 years ago leading up to today's Geneseek Genomic Profiler.
IN FOCUS:
CROOKED POST SHORTHORNS, CANADA
CROOKED POST GRISSOM SON PHOTOGRAPHED AT MACHEE AGRICULTURE, AUSTRALIA
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With the first two sires for the Irish Shorthorn Society’s new ‘Fastrack’ Breed Improvement Programme being bred/owned by Crooked Post Shorthorns, Canada, we took the opportunity to ask its owner, Kirk Seaborn, a few questions about his highly successful herd, to better get an understanding of his breeding philosophies and why the herd has enjoyed such tremendous success over the years.
Q. When was the herd founded and by whom? The Crooked Post prefix was founded in 1970 by Tom and Sharon Seaborn. The registered Shorthorn aspect of our operation commenced in the early 1990s with many years of practical and impractical experience leading up to that point!! A family history of breeding some of Canada's finest pedigreed Horned Herefords, Suffolk and Dorset Sheep, and Shorthorn cattle. Q. Where is the herd located, and what are the environmental and geographical issues which govern how you farm? Crooked Post is located near the town of Rocky Mountain House in the Canadian province of Alberta. Geographically we're described as Western Canada but we are along the eastern slopes of the massive Rocky Mountain Range and straight line 800 km inland off the Pacific coast. At an elevation of 3250' ASL and just a few miles from high mountain elevations, the weather is fairly unpredictable with big swinging extremes as the warm Pacific air has it out with frigid arctic air masses. Statistically, our summers are described as 90 frost free days which requires a dedicated sprinting effort to produce enough feed until the next growing season. The Shorthorn breed is shown to be quite cold tolerant and conversely quite heat tolerant but the sudden drastic change in temperature, particularly cold to warm, can cause concerning havoc.
Q. What are your principles when selection animals for the future within the herd - herd bulls and replacement females? The decisions and selections we've made in our Shorthorn breeding program over the years has been based on the need to create the kind of cattle that are suitable / profitable for our own management and environment. Our selections are based on the emphasis of high fertility, longevity, adaptability and efficiency. A balance is needed where by the cattle will contribute to the asset side of the balance sheet for as many years as possible without allowing their inabilities or their over expressed traits to exploit them when the environment cannot support their full genetic potential. A female coming up open or a virgin heifer who doesn't breed on first service is a huge liability, the downside to lower fertility or shorter longevity will many times outweigh the positive aspects of weaning weight or carcass quality emphasis. That said, we still measure and implement as many tools as possible. Since the early 90's we've embraced Whole Herd Performance Recording using numerous systems including ABRI in Australia to several US systems up to todays latest IGS BOLT with Genomic Enhanced EPD's. Ultrasound carcass scanning of all yearling heifers and bulls for the last 20 years. Many years of genomic testing, starting with early Genestar tenderness and marbling studies 15 years ago leading up to today's Geneseek Genomic Profiler.
IN FOCUS:
CROOKED POST SHORTHORNS, CANADA
CROOKED POST GRISSOM SON PHOTOGRAPHED AT MACHEE AGRICULTURE, AUSTRALIA
Another main component of our farming operation is the forage seed business whereby we produce numerous species of domestic and native grasses, legumes and forbs. With a land base that is quite dedicated to the production of seed we must be highly selective in the genetics that we use to ensure the ability of our Shorthorn cattle to be productive and profitable on higher roughage, sometimes lower quality feed that is by-product of the seed fields. It’s given us an opportunity to evaluate the cattle daily in an environment where they're expected to perform at a higher level with limited inputs, not unlimited inputs!! Numerous individuals and bloodlines have persisted, thrived and moved on in the breeding program others have failed miserably and were quickly culled out.
Q. What are some of the noted bulls and females which you feel have made a large contribution to shaping the herd since it's foundation? Waukaru S&S Boston, a Spry's Star & Stripes son out of the noted matron, WCG Minnie 6123. After spending a few expensive years accumulating and working with females from select herds in western Canada we found ourselves going nowhere fast. We needed to seek out a sire that would be capable in consolidating the positive attributes that we'd grown to love about the breed and still make a concerted effort in correcting the weaknesses and problems we'd found to be common in the Shorthorn herds of the region; a standard laundry list of convenience traits; udder structure, feet, legs, skeletal structure, calving ease, temperament and carcass quality focused on the elimination of seam fat and moving forward with muscle expression and fleshing ability. The prepotency of Waukaru S&S Boston allowed us to address these concerns in a significant manner. CP Boston Bodacious 12H, an S&S Boston son that was perhaps the first notable sire that we'd created: a beef bull in every aspect from a cow family that oozes in maternal power.12H really took Boston to the next level, we used him on remaining Canadian outcross cows and on many of the retained S&S Boston daughters, the combination was dynamite good. The Bodacious 12H sire did attract international attention and his semen was exported into the United States and Australia. Earning the friendship and trust of some of very significant Shorthorn programs has been key, Bodacious 12H went on to play a big role in these important herds, laying the groundwork for future herd sires and genetics to be transferred back and forth. We also understood early on that our bread and butter would be delivered by the commercial breeder, Bodacious 12H opened many doors for us into the commercial bull market locally and beyond, customers and friends through the years. Crooked Post Network 37N, a very popular with our commercial clients, he didn't give up growth performance to the terminal breeds and he added a strong maternal aspect, his daughters were exceptional in phenotype, performance and longevity. Network saw exposure through a few key North American herds and considerable use in Uruguay where hundreds of progeny were developed with two other Crooked Post sires being used as follow up sires in the preceding years. Crooked Post Grissom 24T, a 2007 born Byland Goldspear son from our Red Rose cow family that originated from the Downsview Bud Boake herd. A tremendous volume and dimensional bull who was able to transmitted explosive growth to weaning and yearling with an early maturity and moderate mature frame size in his progeny. Semen exported into 3 continents, Grissom continues to play a positive role in some of the largest performance recording herds in the world.
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Q. What are the current herd bulls in the herd, why were they chosen and what type of stock are they getting? Crooked Post Stockman 4Z has been described as the sire that picked up where Grissom left off!! The untimely death of Grissom left us short of achieving what we wanted to accomplish with Grissom. The development of Stockman in 2012 could not have come at a better time and as he proved out, it became evident that his abilities would exceed our expectations and in a relatively short time frame he'd become quite a popular sire in numerous herds with progeny developed and working on 5 continents now. A multiple trait leader through the aspects of calving ease, growth, efficiency, $ value indexes; Stockman has proven to accomplish a lot of tasks at a highly predictable level. His daughters are ideal and his sons are highly sought after by our commercial customers. Q. Why did you stick with Shorthorns through the lean years? Through the lean years of economy fallout, weather and feed shortages it was the Shorthorn cattle that looked after us. There's never been a period where we felt we had to go black or switch up to another breed, the Shorthorns have treated us well over the years. Persistently predictable through good times and bad. Just like their cattle - Shorthorn breeders are adaptable and resilient, and are well able to weather storms which may show up on the horizon. Q. What have been some of the highlights since the herd was founded? We've had a lot of great experiences through the years of raising Shorthorn cattle. There's not a better feeling than a long-standing customer leaving the yard with a load of bulls, a report that somebodies Shorthorn calves topped the weekly market or an ecstatic customer who raves about the calving ease of their bull, the fleshing ability and growth of the calves or a prized cow herd being developed with the use of our genetics. In total, it’s the success stories of the customers that would highlight what we try to accomplish at Crooked Post. The work is never done but we've been successful in developing the kind of Shorthorn cattle that have contributed to making a living off the land here at Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Q. Where do you see the breed going in the future, and what type of stock should breeders be breeding to appeal to commercial cattlemen? I do believe that if you truly understand what it is that drives profit in your own program, right at home, these factors are usually transferable to the programs of your commercial customers. Beyond the structural soundness, physical phenotype, carcass qualities and growth performance, the breed needs to provide predictable calving ease, fertility, females who persist for many years in production maintaining respectable rebreeding interval year after year with a weaned calf. I surely don't want to downplay the simplicity of these basic requirements that drive profit but many herds continue to provide a 'free pass' for Betsy because she's cute or she did well at the show once. Ruthless selection and the enhancement of those animals that express what you're aiming for in your program and what your commercial customers are demanding. Develop relationships with your commercial customers and work with them to learn and become more aware of how your genetics influence their programs and what needs to be done in the future to further their success. The Shorthorn breed has tremendous potential and the commercial market share of breeding bulls going out into the beef production chain is just starting to become a reality with great potential in the near future should we choose to earn it and look after the responsibility that comes with that reality. Q. What are your memories of Irish Shorthorn genetics arriving in Canada? I believe the importation of Irish genetics into North America was very purposeful. It was felt be many that a significant sector of the N. American Shorthorn population needed a realignment back to a more maternal and functional basis. Overall this plan did prove successful and those infused Irish genetics played a positive role for many years right up to present day. The legacy those genetics left was substantial, and there are very few cattle in North America and Canada today that do not carry the Deerpark or Highfield prefixes somewhere in their pedigrees. In summary, it's a consideration of many factors that lead to the genetic decisions that we make and we truly value the earned trust of friendship. We look forward to meeting new friends and encourage anyone to reach out and drop us a line. Globally it's quite an exciting time for the Shorthorns and we wish all the best to our fellow breeders who continue to look after the great Shorthorn breed into the future. We are really honoured and deeply grateful that the Irish Shorthorn Society has chosen two Crooked Post bulls as the first two sires to enter its 'Fastrack' Breed Improvement Scheme. We wish all breeders who use them lots of luck and success with using them in their own herds, and we look forward to all of the potential this will bring for all involved. We would like to congratulate the Irish Society on their initiative and foresight in setting out this ambitious scheme to push the breed forward in Ireland.
Pasture to Plate,
Shorthorns are Great!
Q. What are the current herd bulls in the herd, why were they chosen and what type of stock are they getting? Crooked Post Stockman 4Z has been described as the sire that picked up where Grissom left off!! The untimely death of Grissom left us short of achieving what we wanted to accomplish with Grissom. The development of Stockman in 2012 could not have come at a better time and as he proved out, it became evident that his abilities would exceed our expectations and in a relatively short time frame he'd become quite a popular sire in numerous herds with progeny developed and working on 5 continents now. A multiple trait leader through the aspects of calving ease, growth, efficiency, $ value indexes; Stockman has proven to accomplish a lot of tasks at a highly predictable level. His daughters are ideal and his sons are highly sought after by our commercial customers. Q. Why did you stick with Shorthorns through the lean years? Through the lean years of economy fallout, weather and feed shortages it was the Shorthorn cattle that looked after us. There's never been a period where we felt we had to go black or switch up to another breed, the Shorthorns have treated us well over the years. Persistently predictable through good times and bad. Just like their cattle - Shorthorn breeders are adaptable and resilient, and are well able to weather storms which may show up on the horizon. Q. What have been some of the highlights since the herd was founded? We've had a lot of great experiences through the years of raising Shorthorn cattle. There's not a better feeling than a long-standing customer leaving the yard with a load of bulls, a report that somebodies Shorthorn calves topped the weekly market or an ecstatic customer who raves about the calving ease of their bull, the fleshing ability and growth of the calves or a prized cow herd being developed with the use of our genetics. In total, it’s the success stories of the customers that would highlight what we try to accomplish at Crooked Post. The work is never done but we've been successful in developing the kind of Shorthorn cattle that have contributed to making a living off the land here at Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Q. Where do you see the breed going in the future, and what type of stock should breeders be breeding to appeal to commercial cattlemen? I do believe that if you truly understand what it is that drives profit in your own program, right at home, these factors are usually transferable to the programs of your commercial customers. Beyond the structural soundness, physical phenotype, carcass qualities and growth performance, the breed needs to provide predictable calving ease, fertility, females who persist for many years in production maintaining respectable rebreeding interval year after year with a weaned calf. I surely don't want to downplay the simplicity of these basic requirements that drive profit but many herds continue to provide a 'free pass' for Betsy because she's cute or she did well at the show once. Ruthless selection and the enhancement of those animals that express what you're aiming for in your program and what your commercial customers are demanding. Develop relationships with your commercial customers and work with them to learn and become more aware of how your genetics influence their programs and what needs to be done in the future to further their success. The Shorthorn breed has tremendous potential and the commercial market share of breeding bulls going out into the beef production chain is just starting to become a reality with great potential in the near future should we choose to earn it and look after the responsibility that comes with that reality. Q. What are your memories of Irish Shorthorn genetics arriving in Canada? I believe the importation of Irish genetics into North America was very purposeful. It was felt be many that a significant sector of the N. American Shorthorn population needed a realignment back to a more maternal and functional basis. Overall this plan did prove successful and those infused Irish genetics played a positive role for many years right up to present day. The legacy those genetics left was substantial, and there are very few cattle in North America and Canada today that do not carry the Deerpark or Highfield prefixes somewhere in their pedigrees. In summary, it's a consideration of many factors that lead to the genetic decisions that we make and we truly value the earned trust of friendship. We look forward to meeting new friends and encourage anyone to reach out and drop us a line. Globally it's quite an exciting time for the Shorthorns and we wish all the best to our fellow breeders who continue to look after the great Shorthorn breed into the future. We are really honoured and deeply grateful that the Irish Shorthorn Society has chosen two Crooked Post bulls as the first two sires to enter its 'Fastrack' Breed Improvement Scheme. We wish all breeders who use them lots of luck and success with using them in their own herds, and we look forward to all of the potential this will bring for all involved. We would like to congratulate the Irish Society on their initiative and foresight in setting out this ambitious scheme to push the breed forward in Ireland.
Pasture to Plate,
Shorthorns are Great!
Customers new to embryo transfer are able to tap into my personal experience of how to get the best results and how to present the correct information for future registrations.
Embryos available for export throughout Europe· International Beef Shorthorn embryos available in the UK, no hassle or complex import licences required for mainland UK customers
· All embryos stored here in the UK are sourced from Australia, Canada, USA and of course the UK
· Orders taken for frozen embryos, recipients PD’D in calf, calves with their recipient mother or weaned calves
Embryos stored in the UK from Beef Shorthorn society approved donor
cows and bulls
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Our donor cows reside in Saskatchewan, Canada. They calve naturally on farm and then go with their calf at foot to residential centres in Western Canada for embryo collection.
For a full listing of all of our cattle, embryos and semen available please visit our website:
www.wenmarbeefshorthorns.comWe are able to offer guarantees on success levels, I am happy to speak directly with you
about this option when selecting your embryos.Martyn Moore
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns, Warren Farm, Lulsley, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5QT.
Mobile: 07767 608012 Email: [email protected]
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Customers new to embryo transfer are able to tap into my personal experience of how to get the best results and how to present the correct information for future registrations.
Embryos available for export throughout Europe· International Beef Shorthorn embryos available in the UK, no hassle or complex import licences required for mainland UK customers
· All embryos stored here in the UK are sourced from Australia, Canada, USA and of course the UK
· Orders taken for frozen embryos, recipients PD’D in calf, calves with their recipient mother or weaned calves
Embryos stored in the UK from Beef Shorthorn society approved donor
cows and bulls
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Our donor cows reside in Saskatchewan, Canada. They calve naturally on farm and then go with their calf at foot to residential centres in Western Canada for embryo collection.
For a full listing of all of our cattle, embryos and semen available please visit our website:
www.wenmarbeefshorthorns.comWe are able to offer guarantees on success levels, I am happy to speak directly with you
about this option when selecting your embryos.Martyn Moore
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns, Warren Farm, Lulsley, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5QT.
Mobile: 07767 608012 Email: [email protected]
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Customers new to embryo transfer are able to tap into my personal experience of how to get the best results and how to present the correct information for future registrations.
Embryos available for export throughout Europe· International Beef Shorthorn embryos available in the UK, no hassle or complex import licences required for mainland UK customers
· All embryos stored here in the UK are sourced from Australia, Canada, USA and of course the UK
· Orders taken for frozen embryos, recipients PD’D in calf, calves with their recipient mother or weaned calves
Embryos stored in the UK from Beef Shorthorn society approved donor
cows and bulls
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Our donor cows reside in Saskatchewan, Canada. They calve naturally on farm and then go with their calf at foot to residential centres in Western Canada for embryo collection.
For a full listing of all of our cattle, embryos and semen available please visit our website:
www.wenmarbeefshorthorns.comWe are able to offer guarantees on success levels, I am happy to speak directly with you
about this option when selecting your embryos.Martyn Moore
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns, Warren Farm, Lulsley, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5QT.
Mobile: 07767 608012 Email: [email protected]
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Customers new to embryo transfer are able to tap into my personal experience of how to get the best results and how to present the correct information for future registrations.
Embryos available for export throughout Europe· International Beef Shorthorn embryos available in the UK, no hassle or complex import licences required for mainland UK customers
· All embryos stored here in the UK are sourced from Australia, Canada, USA and of course the UK
· Orders taken for frozen embryos, recipients PD’D in calf, calves with their recipient mother or weaned calves
Embryos stored in the UK from Beef Shorthorn society approved donor
cows and bulls
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Our donor cows reside in Saskatchewan, Canada. They calve naturally on farm and then go with their calf at foot to residential centres in Western Canada for embryo collection.
For a full listing of all of our cattle, embryos and semen available please visit our website:
www.wenmarbeefshorthorns.comWe are able to offer guarantees on success levels, I am happy to speak directly with you
about this option when selecting your embryos.Martyn Moore
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns, Warren Farm, Lulsley, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5QT.
Mobile: 07767 608012 Email: [email protected]
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Customers new to embryo transfer are able to tap into my personal experience of how to get the best results and how to present the correct information for future registrations.
Embryos available for export throughout Europe· International Beef Shorthorn embryos available in the UK, no hassle or complex import licences required for mainland UK customers
· All embryos stored here in the UK are sourced from Australia, Canada, USA and of course the UK
· Orders taken for frozen embryos, recipients PD’D in calf, calves with their recipient mother or weaned calves
Embryos stored in the UK from Beef Shorthorn society approved donor
cows and bulls
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
Our donor cows reside in Saskatchewan, Canada. They calve naturally on farm and then go with their calf at foot to residential centres in Western Canada for embryo collection.
For a full listing of all of our cattle, embryos and semen available please visit our website:
www.wenmarbeefshorthorns.comWe are able to offer guarantees on success levels, I am happy to speak directly with you
about this option when selecting your embryos.Martyn Moore
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns, Warren Farm, Lulsley, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5QT.
Mobile: 07767 608012 Email: [email protected]
Wenmar Beef Shorthorns
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A mix of Scottish and Irish Beef Shorthorn genetics is proving to be a winning formula for one Sligo based pedigree herd
Situated just outside the Sligo town of Templeboy, at Grangemore, Jim and Mary Kilcullen own and operate their well known 'Bellevue' herd of Beef Shorthorns. The herd, which was founded by its owners back in 1995, can be found grazing the rich and fertile hills which they call home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, approximately one and a half miles from the coast. Whilst the close proximity to the sea can have its advantages, Jim explains that Spring grass growth can be affected by the sea breeze, which can scorch and burn new grass growth in the months of March and April. "We run a herd of 38 pedigree Beef Shorthorns alongside our sheep enterprise which consists of pedigree Border Leicesters and North Country Cheviots, together with a commercial flock of predominantly Perth type ewes and some Swaledales which are a recent addition” explains Jim. "Our Beef Shorthorn herd started with two foundation cows which came from the Aughnashannagh herd in Longford, and these were shortly joined by 6 females purchased from Susan Dobbs in the South East of Ireland. We breed 30 of the best cows pure, most females are run with one of our stock bulls but we also do a select amount of A.I. in the year using top sires from around the world including Malton Zenith from Australia, and Alta Cedar Code Red 24S from Canada and Waukaru Coppertop 464 from America to name but a few in recent times. The remaining 7 or 8 cows are crossed to the Charolais and find a ready market locally" adds Jim. Keeping and enhancing the quality already present in the herd is a top priority for Jim and Mary, with careful selection of replacements a key to retaining the standards which have been set. "We bull our heifers at 20 months to hopefully calve down at 29 months. I personally have a particular liking for a deep blood-red Shorthorn" says Jim. "Although I like a nice fancy roan or a flashy white heifer as a potential keeper, I just have a real love for a good red Shorthorn, it's just my personal preference. Regardless of colour, when we have a heifer selected for retaining they must be structurally correct and match our criteria of what makes a good Shorthorn. She must have good legs and feet if she is to stand the test of time in the herd. We recently sold a cow who was 18 years old, which is a great testimony to the longevity the breed is noted for. I like to see a heifer with four nice teats spaced wide and evenly, as this will be an initial indicator that she will milk well and not have any problems associated with a bad udder. Milkiness is a huge attribute which our breed is renowned for, and in the pursuit of other traits we must not lose any of the maternal qualities which have made our breed great all down the years" Jim states.
In their quest to keep their herd at the top and add a new dimension to their herd Jim and Mary have travelled to the U.K. to source their three most recent stock bulls. "Mary and myself like to visit the U.K. at least once a year. It is a great way to make connections with other like minded people, and to see what other breeders are doing in their part of the world. We like to visit the well known herds as well as those maybe not so well known, as you can come across some very good cattle in smaller herds as well as the larger ones'' Jim continued. "Our first U.K. purchase was Fingask Wellington, bred by W. and J. McGowan and Son. He was a horned, roan son of Uppermill Lifton, out of a very good cow hailing from their renowned 'Rosette' cow family who was a direct daughter of Fingask Jupiter. Wellington has been a huge asset to the herd. We are finding his daughters are great milkers, and they are a very easy fed type of cow. They have great pelvises and depth from the hooks to the pin bones. Our second bull was acquired from Gerald Turton's famous Upsall herd. This bull Captain of Upsall, was a son of Glenisla Zetor, and out of Augusta Rose of Upsall who is by Loch Awe Lysander, a former Supreme Champion at Perth Bull Sales. Captain was a lovely rich roan colour, and his progeny are always a favourite with visitors and purchasers alike. The most recent of our acquisitions is Dunsyre Konstantin, from Carey Coombs, who farms in Lanarkshire. We were hugely impressed by the quality and consistency we saw when we visited Carey's herd. All of the stock were very uniform, and looking tremendous in some very difficult terrain. Upon viewing the herd we were very taken with two young bulls on display. After viewing their dams and some discussion we chose Konstantin for his great breed character, exceptional length of body and overall eye-appeal. Although he cost us a lot of money we are very confident that he will repay it many times over during the course of his breeding life. His first calves are on the ground and are already impressing us with the style and power of their sire".
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BELLEVUE SHORTHORNS, CO. SLIGO
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A mix of Scottish and Irish Beef Shorthorn genetics is proving to be a winning formula for one Sligo based pedigree herd
Situated just outside the Sligo town of Templeboy, at Grangemore, Jim and Mary Kilcullen own and operate their well known 'Bellevue' herd of Beef Shorthorns. The herd, which was founded by its owners back in 1995, can be found grazing the rich and fertile hills which they call home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, approximately one and a half miles from the coast. Whilst the close proximity to the sea can have its advantages, Jim explains that Spring grass growth can be affected by the sea breeze, which can scorch and burn new grass growth in the months of March and April. "We run a herd of 38 pedigree Beef Shorthorns alongside our sheep enterprise which consists of pedigree Border Leicesters and North Country Cheviots, together with a commercial flock of predominantly Perth type ewes and some Swaledales which are a recent addition” explains Jim. "Our Beef Shorthorn herd started with two foundation cows which came from the Aughnashannagh herd in Longford, and these were shortly joined by 6 females purchased from Susan Dobbs in the South East of Ireland. We breed 30 of the best cows pure, most females are run with one of our stock bulls but we also do a select amount of A.I. in the year using top sires from around the world including Malton Zenith from Australia, and Alta Cedar Code Red 24S from Canada and Waukaru Coppertop 464 from America to name but a few in recent times. The remaining 7 or 8 cows are crossed to the Charolais and find a ready market locally" adds Jim. Keeping and enhancing the quality already present in the herd is a top priority for Jim and Mary, with careful selection of replacements a key to retaining the standards which have been set. "We bull our heifers at 20 months to hopefully calve down at 29 months. I personally have a particular liking for a deep blood-red Shorthorn" says Jim. "Although I like a nice fancy roan or a flashy white heifer as a potential keeper, I just have a real love for a good red Shorthorn, it's just my personal preference. Regardless of colour, when we have a heifer selected for retaining they must be structurally correct and match our criteria of what makes a good Shorthorn. She must have good legs and feet if she is to stand the test of time in the herd. We recently sold a cow who was 18 years old, which is a great testimony to the longevity the breed is noted for. I like to see a heifer with four nice teats spaced wide and evenly, as this will be an initial indicator that she will milk well and not have any problems associated with a bad udder. Milkiness is a huge attribute which our breed is renowned for, and in the pursuit of other traits we must not lose any of the maternal qualities which have made our breed great all down the years" Jim states.
In their quest to keep their herd at the top and add a new dimension to their herd Jim and Mary have travelled to the U.K. to source their three most recent stock bulls. "Mary and myself like to visit the U.K. at least once a year. It is a great way to make connections with other like minded people, and to see what other breeders are doing in their part of the world. We like to visit the well known herds as well as those maybe not so well known, as you can come across some very good cattle in smaller herds as well as the larger ones'' Jim continued. "Our first U.K. purchase was Fingask Wellington, bred by W. and J. McGowan and Son. He was a horned, roan son of Uppermill Lifton, out of a very good cow hailing from their renowned 'Rosette' cow family who was a direct daughter of Fingask Jupiter. Wellington has been a huge asset to the herd. We are finding his daughters are great milkers, and they are a very easy fed type of cow. They have great pelvises and depth from the hooks to the pin bones. Our second bull was acquired from Gerald Turton's famous Upsall herd. This bull Captain of Upsall, was a son of Glenisla Zetor, and out of Augusta Rose of Upsall who is by Loch Awe Lysander, a former Supreme Champion at Perth Bull Sales. Captain was a lovely rich roan colour, and his progeny are always a favourite with visitors and purchasers alike. The most recent of our acquisitions is Dunsyre Konstantin, from Carey Coombs, who farms in Lanarkshire. We were hugely impressed by the quality and consistency we saw when we visited Carey's herd. All of the stock were very uniform, and looking tremendous in some very difficult terrain. Upon viewing the herd we were very taken with two young bulls on display. After viewing their dams and some discussion we chose Konstantin for his great breed character, exceptional length of body and overall eye-appeal. Although he cost us a lot of money we are very confident that he will repay it many times over during the course of his breeding life. His first calves are on the ground and are already impressing us with the style and power of their sire".
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BELLEVUE SHORTHORNS, CO. SLIGO
Each year the Kilcullen's select the best of the calf crop which are registered. "We only register our best calves" Jim explains. "There is no use in registering, and subsequently breeding from or selling stock that aren't of a certain standard. We are very lucky in that we have a lot of repeat customers who call to the farm to buy stock, or who purchase from us at the Moyside/Croghan Clubs' sale in Castlerea each year. It is great to see new people choosing our stock as the foundations for their new herd, but there is also huge satisfaction when established breeders come back again, as a repeat customer is the sign of a happy customer". Over the past years cattle from the Bellevue herd have been very successful at auction, claiming the overall championship at Castlerea and other venues each Autumn. "While it's great to get on well at the sales with heifers, we'd like to see more of an up-take on Shorthorn bulls from the commercial farmer" says Jim. "In a place like the West of Ireland, I would love to see more commercial farmers using Shorthorn genetics in their farming systems. I believe there is no cow that can match or better the Shorthorn dam in terms of efficiency. She will rear a good calf each year, whether mated to a traditional or continental bull, with a minimum of fuss and expense. I have often seen Shorthorn cows wintering in the shed next to other breeds in the next pen, and they wouldn't eat near as much during the winter as their counterparts. I would love to see more farmers trying Shorthorn genetics and seeing the results for themselves". Moving forward Jim and Mary are not to be found resting on their laurels "To keep improving our herd we cull hard anything which doesn't make the cut. We don't tolerate cows which don't deliver a good calf each year, and we won't have any cow around the place who has temperament or fertility issues. Fortunately, the breed doesn't have these problems, and hopefully as breeders we won't have them if we keep our eye on the ball and retain and enhance our cattle's natural qualities while moving forward. Great strides have been made in recent years, and it's a case of building on this progress and while making more cattlemen aware of the many facets and qualities our breed has to its name" concludes Jim.
DUNSYRE KONSTANTIN OUT WORKING A TYPICAL WEANLING AT BELLEVUE SHORTHORNS
MARY (SECOND FROM LEFT) & JIM (SECOND FROM RIGHT) RECEIVING THE CUP FROM CANON MICHAEL SPELMAN AT CASTLEREA SALE
100% clearance, and the Irish bred record price broken 5 times, for sought after Caramba breeding heifers, with a top price of €8,400 for Caramba Rothes
Lovable, who’s a full sister to the Herd’s prolific show Champion Caramba Rothes Hottie, previously in the 2017 sale another full sister Caramba Rothes Kissable, held the Irish record price of €5,200 this was surpassed five times as
buyers bid to secure their choice from the 2018 group of females.
The sale attracted repeat customers from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland & England.
Auction site: www.pedigreesales.co.uk Quote: “Incredible breed support from right across the UK & Ireland, one could not have asked for the
cattle to go on to better homes. Thank you, to all the people who have made this sale memorable,
possible and enjoyable”. Tommy Staunton
Caramba Beef Shorthorn / Online Sale Report 2018
The 5 Caramba Beef Shorthorn heifers, selling to a average of €7,380 all sold to UK breeders.
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Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of intention, effort and execution; it represents the wise choice. “That’s the belief we live by as a father and daughter partnership team and it represents Creaga – our 15-cow herd,” says Noel Dowd who together with eldest daughter, Lisa has spent the last 23 years focused on breeding Beef Shorthorns at Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway.
For the Dowds, quality means consistently producing females with dual purpose attributes - a milky, functional suckler cow with a little style and substance thrown in for good measure to meet with market demand, Lisa explains. “We have accessed some of the very best genetics from across the world, and we heavily rely on AI,” she says. “A breed plan is very important to us at Creaga. Dad spends time researching which bulls will marry up best with each cow often resulting in sleepless nights. As a result, these superior genetics have served as the herd’s corner stone. We have found breeding our own replacements works best for us as we are confident not only of their quality, but also their health status. “More recently, we’ve placed greater emphasis on females offering high replacement values since for both part time pedigree or commercial farmers, Beef
Shorthorn ticks all the boxes. With attributes such as high fertility, easy calving, and mothering ability these cows are less labour intensive and more cost effective.
“Demand for our heifers is outstripping supply and for breeding bulls too. We rarely sell anything at market with most of our sales taking place on farm. For many of our customers, its more than a transaction it’s a buying experience. Each customer is given the guided tour to meet all generations of the breeding line they may potentially buy into. It’s important for us that our customers have this knowledge that they can make confident decisions when it comes to their purchases.
“We believe that Shorthorn beef has a real future for the industry, however we feel it is very important for us as breeders to be aware of our market and indeed market trends as we breed bulls for both the pedigree and commercial markets. Recently for example, there has been every indication going forward that there will be a greater influence placed on grass-based diets with increased voluntary intake and enhanced feed conversion efficiency.
“Domestic markets have become more focused on quality and conformation and bulls need to be top drawer to meet current customers’ expectations. Commercial farmers hold a greater reliance on Beef Shorthorn bulls, for ease of calving, producing ideal sucker replacements while weanlings are very saleable due to the demand for easier fleshing and finishing. “We also look at trends in mainland Europe where greater focus is being placed on traditional beef breeds and there’s been quick uptake of Shorthorn for its high-quality marbling. In recent years cattle from Creaga have ventured to Italy, to the Silver Seal estate, where they have become part of an exclusive breeding venture developed with the foresight to supply the best quality meat in the territory of Rome. Today Beef Shorthorn beef is retailed through the estate’s farm butcher’s shop, and to homes and restaurants across the region.” Back in the 1990’s when Noel and his wife, Nora took the decision to swap their dairy enterprise for suckler beef, they were completely unaware that the breed would experience such a resurgence. “We simply wanted to make life easier; milking soon became a thing of the past and pedigree Beef Shorthorn breeding became our family’s future,” Noel explains. “I had always had a love for the traditional breeds, and I found Beef Shorthorn cattle were perfectly matched to the west of Ireland and fitted our grass based system. The breed’s resilience and mothering capabilities are second to none, whilst docility is equally very important as our 60-acre holding is fragmented and necessitates stock movements from farm to farm,” he explains.
In Focus: The Creaga Herd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co. Galway.
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Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of intention, effort and execution; it represents the wise choice. “That’s the belief we live by as a father and daughter partnership team and it represents Creaga – our 15-cow herd,” says Noel Dowd who together with eldest daughter, Lisa has spent the last 23 years focused on breeding Beef Shorthorns at Loughglass, Creggs, Co Galway.
For the Dowds, quality means consistently producing females with dual purpose attributes - a milky, functional suckler cow with a little style and substance thrown in for good measure to meet with market demand, Lisa explains. “We have accessed some of the very best genetics from across the world, and we heavily rely on AI,” she says. “A breed plan is very important to us at Creaga. Dad spends time researching which bulls will marry up best with each cow often resulting in sleepless nights. As a result, these superior genetics have served as the herd’s corner stone. We have found breeding our own replacements works best for us as we are confident not only of their quality, but also their health status. “More recently, we’ve placed greater emphasis on females offering high replacement values since for both part time pedigree or commercial farmers, Beef
Shorthorn ticks all the boxes. With attributes such as high fertility, easy calving, and mothering ability these cows are less labour intensive and more cost effective.
“Demand for our heifers is outstripping supply and for breeding bulls too. We rarely sell anything at market with most of our sales taking place on farm. For many of our customers, its more than a transaction it’s a buying experience. Each customer is given the guided tour to meet all generations of the breeding line they may potentially buy into. It’s important for us that our customers have this knowledge that they can make confident decisions when it comes to their purchases.
“We believe that Shorthorn beef has a real future for the industry, however we feel it is very important for us as breeders to be aware of our market and indeed market trends as we breed bulls for both the pedigree and commercial markets. Recently for example, there has been every indication going forward that there will be a greater influence placed on grass-based diets with increased voluntary intake and enhanced feed conversion efficiency.
“Domestic markets have become more focused on quality and conformation and bulls need to be top drawer to meet current customers’ expectations. Commercial farmers hold a greater reliance on Beef Shorthorn bulls, for ease of calving, producing ideal sucker replacements while weanlings are very saleable due to the demand for easier fleshing and finishing. “We also look at trends in mainland Europe where greater focus is being placed on traditional beef breeds and there’s been quick uptake of Shorthorn for its high-quality marbling. In recent years cattle from Creaga have ventured to Italy, to the Silver Seal estate, where they have become part of an exclusive breeding venture developed with the foresight to supply the best quality meat in the territory of Rome. Today Beef Shorthorn beef is retailed through the estate’s farm butcher’s shop, and to homes and restaurants across the region.” Back in the 1990’s when Noel and his wife, Nora took the decision to swap their dairy enterprise for suckler beef, they were completely unaware that the breed would experience such a resurgence. “We simply wanted to make life easier; milking soon became a thing of the past and pedigree Beef Shorthorn breeding became our family’s future,” Noel explains. “I had always had a love for the traditional breeds, and I found Beef Shorthorn cattle were perfectly matched to the west of Ireland and fitted our grass based system. The breed’s resilience and mothering capabilities are second to none, whilst docility is equally very important as our 60-acre holding is fragmented and necessitates stock movements from farm to farm,” he explains.
In Focus: The Creaga Herd, Loughglass, Creggs, Co. Galway.
“Today we run a spring calving system which fits in with the constraints of our land and acreage. Land is marginal and shed space is at a premium. Spring calving allows us to turn out calves quicker resulting in less exposure to infections, and calves flourish at a quicker pace.” Noel prides himself having a keen eye for a good animal, and purchased his first pedigree Beef Shorthorn heifer at Nenagh mart. “I paid what was then the princely sum of 1,000gns from the Flagmount herd. Little did I know it was money well spent, and that this heifer would not only establish the Creaga herd, but also mould the success and quality of its future.” Noel now runs the herd in partnership with Lisa who juggles farming with her full-time job. “From a young age I’ve always been at my father’s heels,” she says. “With no boys in our house, you’d be right in thinking I had little choice. Beef Shorthorn has been my past, present and I hope my future. My father has laid the bricks and it’s up to me to build on their foundation.” Creaga cattle have also been the foundation stock in many pedigree herds throughout Ireland, NI and the UK and there is every indication the trend will continue. The Dowds say their biggest achievement has been to realize so much in such a short period of time. Highlights include two Creaga bulls being selected to stand at National AI Station, whilst Noel is a recipient of the Irish Shorthorn Society’s National Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to the breed. “For us it is also important to demonstrate that the Beef Shorthorn can stand on the same stage as all other breeds and prove that they too are a force to be reckoned with,” says Lisa. “2018 exceeded all of our expectations, to have come away with Balmoral Champion and bred the Royal Highland Reserve Champion in the same year was just a dream come true.” The star of the eight-strong show team has been our six year old female, Creaga Heidi. She is six times All Ireland Champion, European Champion for the last two consecutive years and placing third at the world Championships in 2018. She adds: “To maintain the pace, we are always exploring new ventures and ideas. ‘Next year we will come back bigger and better’ is Dad’s mantra. So, from year to year we try to build on our herd’s breeding hoping in turn it will build on our success.”
CREAGA PHOENIX, One of the Dowd’s prolific show winners during 2018. Amongst others, his wins included being named Connaught Bull Calf Champion 2018 at Bonniconlon Show as well as All-Ireland
Champion Bull Calf at Strokestown.
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Johne’s disease is a bacterial disease of cattle for which there is no cure. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). Animals are susceptible from birth and once infected, the disease is progressive. Much has been written about Johne’s control in dairy but Johne’s is a disease of beef cattle too!
Johne’s causes a range of production losses which impact beef herdowners. Once infected an animal progressively becomes more unproductive. These changes may not be recognised unless the animals are regularly condition scored or weighed. Symptoms are often noticed when animals are approaching peak productivity but in some cases infected animals may never develop the full range of clinical signs but are still able to shed MAP. Initially there is a reduced feed-conversion efficiency leading to a lower than expected weight gain, followed by weight loss, scour and ultimately emaciation and death.
Some animals have a sub-clinical infection and these animals may also have a reduced fertility, slaughter weight and value, produce less milk for their calf and are more susceptible to other diseases. All these production losses are important to pedigree herdowners as well as their clients. Pedigree herdowners are in a special position. Their business depends on productive animals but their clients also have an expectation that the animals they purchase are fit for purpose and come from herds with a high assurance of the absence of MAP.
Johne’s disease is usually introduced to a herd with an infected younger animal which appears healthy and may even have had a single test with a negative result. However, as the animal matures and it starts to shed MAP in its dung, the cycle of infection spread continues as other susceptible animals in the herd come into contact with the infective dung. Calves are infected early in life by drinking or eating milk or food containing or contaminated with MAP. On occasion, calves are born infected, most often when their dams have advanced Johne’s disease. One infected cow in a calving pen or housed with other cows and calves can infect a number of calves that come into contact with her dung.
MAP infection has a long incubation period which makes Johne’s challenging to diagnose; there is no treatment, so prevention is the key to managing this disease. Whole herd testing for Johne’s is one part of a strategy for preventing and controlling Johne’s disease. However, even when a herd has had repeated rounds of negative tests, it is not possible to guarantee a herd is ‘free’ of Johne’s, but the herdowner is able to demonstrate a higher level of assurance.
The most successful approach to Johne’s management for a pedigree herdowner is based on:
• Ensuring controls are in place to minimise the risk of infection entering or spreading in a herd (biosecurity).
• Having a robust herd risk assessment and management plan in place to identify and address herd-specific risks for introduction and spread of infection.
• Undertaking regular whole herd testing for the purpose of identifying any infected animals and removing them from the herd. Whole herd testing is also a monitoring tool to confirm that the biosecurity practices the herdowner has put in place are sufficient to maintain a test negative herd status.
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Currently the Irish Johne’s Control Programme, is limited to dairy herdowners, but options are being considered to expand the programme to include beef herds. A useful first step is the completion of a WHT based on individual ELISA blood tests. If ELISA positive animals are identified, your Approved Veterinary Practitioner (AVP) may recommend a faecal test.
A beef veterinary risk assessment and management Plan (VRAMP) Scoring Sheet and User Guide has been developed and is to be made available to private veterinary practitioners who have completed VRAMP training.
Repeating these activities each year with negative results and minimising will build assurance that herd is likely to be free from infection
Ignoring the risk of the presence of Johne’s disease in any herd and not putting in place a prevention and control strategy – even when it is unlikely the infection is present, is a risky management practice. By the time clinical disease is diagnosed, infection may be well entrenched in a herd and much harder to control. Effective biosecurity supported by repeated negative whole herd testing will provide assurance to potential buyers.
For more information about preventing and controlling Johne’s disease in your herd please download the information leaflet available here.
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Currently the Irish Johne’s Control Programme, is limited to dairy herdowners, but options are being considered to expand the programme to include beef herds. A useful first step is the completion of a WHT based on individual ELISA blood tests. If ELISA positive animals are identified, your Approved Veterinary Practitioner (AVP) may recommend a faecal test.
A beef veterinary risk assessment and management Plan (VRAMP) Scoring Sheet and User Guide has been developed and is to be made available to private veterinary practitioners who have completed VRAMP training.
Repeating these activities each year with negative results and minimising will build assurance that herd is likely to be free from infection
Ignoring the risk of the presence of Johne’s disease in any herd and not putting in place a prevention and control strategy – even when it is unlikely the infection is present, is a risky management practice. By the time clinical disease is diagnosed, infection may be well entrenched in a herd and much harder to control. Effective biosecurity supported by repeated negative whole herd testing will provide assurance to potential buyers.
For more information about preventing and controlling Johne’s disease in your herd please download the information leaflet available here.
http://animalhealthireland.ie/?page_id=333
Fast Reliable BVD tissue tag testing www.farmlab.ie Elphin, Co. Roscommon 07619630792
The NI Beef Shorthorn Club held their annual calf show at Kilrea Mart (by kind permission). Judge for the event was well known breeder Tommy Staunton from Kinvara, Galway who gave a running commentary after each class explaining his placings. Overall champion was taken by Mullaglass Lothario an October 2017 son of Priestland Fred 4th from Richard Henning, Newry. It was a memorable day for new breeders and first time exhibitors Andrew and Gregory Hamill from Antrim who scooped the calf championship and reserve overall with Bushypark Sparkler 3rd a daughter of Australian bull Sprys Patent Ace. Tom and Kate Madden from Carnlough brought out two well matched sons of Hussar of Upsall (stock bull at Glenarm Estates). They claimed the pairs title and one of the bulls, Lurig of Ballyvaddy, went on to claim Reserve Yearling Champion. The McAllister family from Kells also had a successful day with Burnside Lovely Mystique, a Paintearth Rama daughter claiming Reserve Calf Champion. Sisters Sophie and Charlotte McAllister claimed first and second in the young handlers beating last years winner, Mark McCrellis into third.
Results
Yearling Bull born June to December 2017:1st Mullaglass Lothario, R Henning 2nd Lurig of Ballyvaddy, T&K Madden3rd Lookout of Ballyvaddy, T&K MaddenYearling Heifer born June to December 2017:1st Burnside Lovely Maud, W McAllister2nd Mullaglass Flossies 2nd, R Henning 3rd Stolan Lily, J McConaghieYearling Champion: Mullaglass Lothario, R HenningReserve Yearling champion: Lurig of Ballyvaddy, T&K MaddenBull calf born 2018:1st Craigfaddock Maximillian, D Alexander 2nd Maximus of Ballyvaddy, T&K Madden3rd Craigfaddock Magnus, D AlexanderHeifer calf born Jan/Feb 2018:1st Bushypark Sparkler 3rd, P&A Hamill2nd Burnside Lovely Mystique, W McAllister3rd Burnside Lovely Madonna, W McAllisterHeifer calf born Mar-Jun 2018:1st Mullaglass Lady Annetta 6th, R Henning2nd Mullaglass Lucy 7th, R Henning3rd Bushypark Beauty 13th, P&A HamillCalf Champion: Bushypark Sparkler 3rd, P&A HamillReserve Calf champion: Burnside Lovely Mystique, W McAllisterSupreme Champion: Mullaglass Lothario, R HenningReserve Supreme Champion: Bushypark Sparkler 3rd,P&A HamillPairs: 1st T&K Madden, 2nd W McAllister, 3rd R HenningYoung Handler: 1st Sophie McAllister, 2nd Charlotte McAllister, 3rd Mark McCrellis
NORTHERN IRELAND BEEF SHORTHORN CLUB CALF SHOW 2018
MULLAGLASS LOTHARIO BUSHYPARK SPARKLER 3RD
BURNSIDE LOVELY MYSTIQUE
BURNSIDE LOVELY MAUDE
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AROUND THE SHOWS
BALLYSHANNON SHOW CHAMPION: JIM FOLEY’S CLARENCEHILL ROSEMAE 26th
ERRIS SHOW CHAMPION: THE FLATLEY FAMILY’S YEARLING HEIFER GLANN JANE
CORK SHOW CHAMPION: CAIRNSMORE KIKI FANCY FROM CONOR MURPHY
BALLINROBE SHOW CHAMPION & RES. INTERBREED CHAMPION: NOEL & LISA DOWD’S CREAGA HEIDI
LIMERICK SHOW CHAMPION: CREAGA HEIDI. NOEL & LISA DOWD RECEIVING CUP FROM JUDGE MICHAEL
FLANAGAN
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AROUND THE SHOWS
BALLYSHANNON SHOW CHAMPION: JIM FOLEY’S CLARENCEHILL ROSEMAE 26th
ERRIS SHOW CHAMPION: THE FLATLEY FAMILY’S YEARLING HEIFER GLANN JANE
CORK SHOW CHAMPION: CAIRNSMORE KIKI FANCY FROM CONOR MURPHY
BALLINROBE SHOW CHAMPION & RES. INTERBREED CHAMPION: NOEL & LISA DOWD’S CREAGA HEIDI
LIMERICK SHOW CHAMPION: CREAGA HEIDI. NOEL & LISA DOWD RECEIVING CUP FROM JUDGE MICHAEL
FLANAGAN
AROUND THE SHOWS
CREAGA PRADA 1ST PRIZE-WINNER AT TULLAMORE SHOW. ALSO RES. CONNACHT HEIFER CALF CHAMPION AT BONNICONLON
SHOW
LEAH STAUNTION PICTURED WITH HER CALF WHICH WAS RES. CHAMPION AT BALLINA
SHOW
THE FLATLEY’S FAMILY’S BREED CHAMPION AT BALLINA SHOW
JIM FOLEY’S TINTRIM SELLERNANE, 4TH PRIZE IN THE ALL-IRELAND PEDIGREE SUCKLER TYPE HEIFER INTER-
BREED CHAMPIONSHIP AT CLAREMORRIS SHOW
NOEL & LISA DOWD’S PORTSHAN BLUEWAY - BREED CHAMPION AT IVERK & PILTOWN SHOWS
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AROUND THE SHOWS
MARTIN KELLY’S ANNFIELD DAWN, 1ST PRIZE-WINNER AT OSSORY SHOW. ALSO PHOTOGRAPHED, JUDGE AMELDA MIDDLETON LEONARD
CHAMPION BALLINAMORE SHOW: JIM FOLEY’S CLARENCEHILL ROSEMAE 60TH. ALSO PHOTOGRAPHED,
JUDGE TERRY MIDDLETON
RESERVE CHAMPION SWINFORD SHOW: THE FLATLEY FAMILY’S GLANN MARGO
TINAHELY SHOW COW CLASS: CALF BORN 2018: 1ST MOGEELY LIRIOPE – THE KELLY FAMILY 1ST JAMES MULDOWNEY 2ND CAIRNSMORE KIKI FANCY – CONOR MURPHY 2ND ARDCLAY KIKI FANCY – CONOR MURPHY 3RD BALLYLAFFIN FLUFFY – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD RICKETSTOWN MASTER – THE KELLY FAMILY
HEIFER BORN AFTER 01/01/16 SUPREME CHAMPION: MOGEELY LIRIOPE 1ST RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD GURTH THUNDER – CONOR MURPHY
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AROUND THE SHOWS
MARTIN KELLY’S ANNFIELD DAWN, 1ST PRIZE-WINNER AT OSSORY SHOW. ALSO PHOTOGRAPHED, JUDGE AMELDA MIDDLETON LEONARD
CHAMPION BALLINAMORE SHOW: JIM FOLEY’S CLARENCEHILL ROSEMAE 60TH. ALSO PHOTOGRAPHED,
JUDGE TERRY MIDDLETON
RESERVE CHAMPION SWINFORD SHOW: THE FLATLEY FAMILY’S GLANN MARGO
TINAHELY SHOW COW CLASS: CALF BORN 2018: 1ST MOGEELY LIRIOPE – THE KELLY FAMILY 1ST JAMES MULDOWNEY 2ND CAIRNSMORE KIKI FANCY – CONOR MURPHY 2ND ARDCLAY KIKI FANCY – CONOR MURPHY 3RD BALLYLAFFIN FLUFFY – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD RICKETSTOWN MASTER – THE KELLY FAMILY
HEIFER BORN AFTER 01/01/16 SUPREME CHAMPION: MOGEELY LIRIOPE 1ST RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD GURTH THUNDER – CONOR MURPHY
TULLOW SHOW COW CLASS: 1ST MOGEELY LIRIOPE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND BALLYLAFFIN FLUFFY – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD BALLYLAFFIN GEORGIA – PAUL DARKER
HEIFER BORN AFTER 01/01/16: 1ST RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD GURTH THUNDER – CONOR MURPHY
BEST CALF: 1ST RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND RICKETSTOWN GENOA MATILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD JAMES MULDOWNEY
CHAMPION: MOGEELY LOVELY LIRIOPE
RESERVE CHAMPION: RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE
BALLINAMORE SHOW JUDGE: MR TERRY MIDDLETON
CHAMPION: GLANN JANE – THE FLATLEY FAMILY RESERVE CHAMPION: CLARENCEHILL ROSEMAE 60TH –
JIM FOLEY
SWINFORD SHOW CHAMPION: GLANN JANE – THE FLATLEY FAMILY
RESERVE CHAMPION: GLANN MARGO – THE FLATELY FAMILY
ENNISCRONE SHOW
CHAMPION: CREAGA HEIDI – NOEL & LISA DOWD
RESERVE CHAMPION: TINTRIM SELLERNANE – JIM FOLEY
LIMERICK SHOW
CHAMPION: CREAGA HEIDI – NOEL & LISA DOWD
RESERVE CHAMPION: GLANN JANE – THE FLATLEY
FAMILY
AROUND THE SHOWS
THE KELLY FAMILY’S MOGEELY LIRIOPE. CHAMPION TULLOW, TINAHELY & MULLINGAR
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RESERVE CHAMPION TULLOW SHOW: RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE – THE KELLY FAMILY. HANDLER ANNIE KELLY
AROUND THE SHOWS
MARTIN KELLY’S ANNFIELD ELLA - 1ST PRIZE-WINNER AT MOHILL SHOW
PILTOWN SHOW
HEIFER BORN AFTER 01/09/16 1ST PORTSHAN BLUEWAY – NOEL & LISA DOWD 2ND RICKETSTOWN MILICENT – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY CALF BORN AFTER 01/09/17 1ST RICKETSTOWN GENOA MATILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD JAMES MULDOWNEY ABP SHORTHORN OR SHORTHORN-CROSS UNDER 600KG 1ST RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND PORTSHAN BLUEWAY – NOEL & LISA DOWD 3RD RICKETSTOWN GENOA MALTILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY 4TH KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY CHAMPION: PORTSHAN BLUEWAY – NOEL & LISA DOWD RESERVE: RICKETSTOWN GENOA MALTILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY
CLONMEL SHOW
BEST COW WITH CALF AT FOOT: 1ST BALGAY HEATHERMAID – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND PODEHOLE PHANTASY HEIDI – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD BALLYLAFFIN FLUFFY – JAMES MULDOWNEY HEIFER BORN IN 2017: 1ST RICKETSTOWN MILICENT 229 – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD GURTH THUNDER – CONOR MURPHY BEST 2018 BORN CALF: 1ST RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD RICKETSTOWN PHANTASY MAEVE – THE KELLY FAMILY CHAMPION: RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE
CHAMPION BALLINAMORE SHOW. HANDLER ADRIAN FLATLEY RECEIVING CUP FROM JUDGE TERRY
MIDDLETON
CHAMPION ENNISCRONE SHOW. PHOTOGRAPHED WITH HANDLERS MARK MAXWELL & LISA DOWD
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RESERVE CHAMPION TULLOW SHOW: RICKETSTOWN WATERLOO KYLE – THE KELLY FAMILY. HANDLER ANNIE KELLY
AROUND THE SHOWS
MARTIN KELLY’S ANNFIELD ELLA - 1ST PRIZE-WINNER AT MOHILL SHOW
PILTOWN SHOW
HEIFER BORN AFTER 01/09/16 1ST PORTSHAN BLUEWAY – NOEL & LISA DOWD 2ND RICKETSTOWN MILICENT – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY CALF BORN AFTER 01/09/17 1ST RICKETSTOWN GENOA MATILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD JAMES MULDOWNEY ABP SHORTHORN OR SHORTHORN-CROSS UNDER 600KG 1ST RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND PORTSHAN BLUEWAY – NOEL & LISA DOWD 3RD RICKETSTOWN GENOA MALTILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY 4TH KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY CHAMPION: PORTSHAN BLUEWAY – NOEL & LISA DOWD RESERVE: RICKETSTOWN GENOA MALTILDA – THE KELLY FAMILY
CLONMEL SHOW
BEST COW WITH CALF AT FOOT: 1ST BALGAY HEATHERMAID – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND PODEHOLE PHANTASY HEIDI – THE KELLY FAMILY 3RD BALLYLAFFIN FLUFFY – JAMES MULDOWNEY HEIFER BORN IN 2017: 1ST RICKETSTOWN MILICENT 229 – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND KNOCKATURE SNOWBALL – JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD GURTH THUNDER – CONOR MURPHY BEST 2018 BORN CALF: 1ST RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE – THE KELLY FAMILY 2ND JAMES MULDOWNEY 3RD RICKETSTOWN PHANTASY MAEVE – THE KELLY FAMILY CHAMPION: RICKETSTOWN HEATHERMAID MARLEE
CHAMPION BALLINAMORE SHOW. HANDLER ADRIAN FLATLEY RECEIVING CUP FROM JUDGE TERRY
MIDDLETON
CHAMPION ENNISCRONE SHOW. PHOTOGRAPHED WITH HANDLERS MARK MAXWELL & LISA DOWD
JUDGE: SALLY HORRELL, PODEHOLE SHORTHORNS
FEMALE & OVERALL BEEF SHORTHORN CHAMPION: NOEL & LISA DOWD’S CREAGA HEIDI
TOM STAUNTON WITH HIS MALE & RESERVE BREED CHAMPION – BUSHYPARK ULTRA
Balmoral Show
Shadybrook Scotty 83K Belm
ore Jackaroo Z109
Trevino Actress 104 Crooked Post Stockm
an 4Z
W
aukaru Goldmine 2109
Crooked Post Red Rose 4U
Crooked Post Red Rose 48S
Crooked Post Drover 29D
Waukaru Goldm
ine 2109
Crooked Post Goldm
ine 9S
Crooked Post Hope 30M
Crooked Post Lass 44W
K-Kim
Dillon 21L
W
aukaru Lassie 33U
Waukaru Lassie 453 ET
Last few straw
s rem
aining!!!!!
Semen €45 per unit
Minim
um order 3
straws.
To Order Contact:
Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society Office on 086-
0461442 or 0504-26806
Crooked Post Drover 29D has the distinction of being the first bull selected as part of the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society’s FASTRACK breed im
provement program
me. This pow
erful new bull from
Canada is an exciting combination of grow
th and m
aternal genetics. His sire, is the highly respected and world renow
ned Crooked Post Stockman 4Z, w
ho is a breed leader for 8 individual traits including calving ease, w
eaning weight, yearling w
eight and milk. As w
ell as tremendous figures Stockm
an 4Z is also one of the m
ost visually impressive bulls one is likely to see. Crooked Post Lass 44W
, the dam of Drover 29D, is a m
odel Shorthorn cow
. She possesses a picture perfect udder, flawless legs and feet, and trem
endous depth from her hooks to her pins.
She hails from the fam
ous Waukaru Lassie cow
family w
hich has proven itself to be one of the most consistent and productive
tribes within the breed. Lass 44W
has bred many notable progeny at Crooked Post, Drover 29D adding to her illustrious career as
one of the top cows in the breed today. Older breeders often lived by the phrase “W
hen you are buying a bull, pay as much
attention to the bull’s mother as you are to the bull him
self”. Going by these thoughts breeders can use Crooked Post Drover 29D w
ith complete confidence!!! Sem
en strictly limited to 150 Units, so early ordering is advisable.
CROOKED POST DROVER 29D
Birth Weight 31KG. W
eaning Weight 400KG. W
eight at 2 years 918 KG. Pictured at 9 months
Shadybrook Scotty 83K Belmore Jackaroo Z109 Trevino Actress 104
Crooked Post Stockman 4Z Waukaru Goldmine 2109
Crooked Post Red Rose 4U Crooked Post Red Rose 48S
Crooked Post Drover 29D Waukaru Goldmine 2109
Crooked Post Goldmine 9S Crooked Post Hope 30M
Crooked Post Lass 44W K-Kim Dillon 21L
Waukaru Lassie 33U Waukaru Lassie 453 ET
Last few straws remaining!!!!!
Semen €45 per unit Minimum order 3
straws.
To Order Contact:
Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society Office on 086-
0461442 or 0504-26806
Crooked Post Drover 29D has the distinction of being the first bull selected as part of the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society’s FASTRACK breed improvement programme. This powerful new bull from Canada is an exciting combination of growth and
maternal genetics. His sire, is the highly respected and world renowned Crooked Post Stockman 4Z, who is a breed leader for 8 individual traits including calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight and milk. As well as tremendous figures Stockman 4Z is
also one of the most visually impressive bulls one is likely to see. Crooked Post Lass 44W, the dam of Drover 29D, is a model Shorthorn cow. She possesses a picture perfect udder, flawless legs and feet, and tremendous depth from her hooks to her pins.
She hails from the famous Waukaru Lassie cow family which has proven itself to be one of the most consistent and productive tribes within the breed. Lass 44W has bred many notable progeny at Crooked Post, Drover 29D adding to her illustrious career as
one of the top cows in the breed today. Older breeders often lived by the phrase “When you are buying a bull, pay as much attention to the bull’s mother as you are to the bull himself”. Going by these thoughts breeders can use Crooked Post Drover
29D with complete confidence!!! Semen strictly limited to 150 Units, so early ordering is advisable.
CROOKED POST DROVER 29D
Birth Weight 31KG. Weaning Weight 400KG. Weight at 2 years 918 KG. Pictured at 9 months
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Shadybrook Scotty 83K Belm
ore Jackaroo Z109
Trevino Actress 104 Crooked Post Stockm
an 4Z
W
aukaru Goldmine 2109
Crooked Post Red Rose 4U
Crooked Post Red Rose 48S
Crooked Post Drover 29D
Waukaru Goldm
ine 2109
Crooked Post Goldm
ine 9S
Crooked Post Hope 30M
Crooked Post Lass 44W
K-Kim
Dillon 21L
W
aukaru Lassie 33U
Waukaru Lassie 453 ET
Last few straw
s rem
aining!!!!!
Semen €45 per unit
Minim
um order 3
straws.
To Order Contact:
Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society Office on 086-
0461442 or 0504-26806
Crooked Post Drover 29D has the distinction of being the first bull selected as part of the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society’s FASTRACK breed im
provement program
me. This pow
erful new bull from
Canada is an exciting combination of grow
th and m
aternal genetics. His sire, is the highly respected and world renow
ned Crooked Post Stockman 4Z, w
ho is a breed leader for 8 individual traits including calving ease, w
eaning weight, yearling w
eight and milk. As w
ell as tremendous figures Stockm
an 4Z is also one of the m
ost visually impressive bulls one is likely to see. Crooked Post Lass 44W
, the dam of Drover 29D, is a m
odel Shorthorn cow
. She possesses a picture perfect udder, flawless legs and feet, and trem
endous depth from her hooks to her pins.
She hails from the fam
ous Waukaru Lassie cow
family w
hich has proven itself to be one of the most consistent and productive
tribes within the breed. Lass 44W
has bred many notable progeny at Crooked Post, Drover 29D adding to her illustrious career as
one of the top cows in the breed today. Older breeders often lived by the phrase “W
hen you are buying a bull, pay as much
attention to the bull’s mother as you are to the bull him
self”. Going by these thoughts breeders can use Crooked Post Drover 29D w
ith complete confidence!!! Sem
en strictly limited to 150 Units, so early ordering is advisable.
CROOKED POST DROVER 29D
Birth Weight 31KG. W
eaning Weight 400KG. W
eight at 2 years 918 KG. Pictured at 9 months
Shadybrook Scotty 83K Belmore Jackaroo Z109 Trevino Actress 104
Crooked Post Stockman 4Z Waukaru Goldmine 2109
Crooked Post Red Rose 4U Crooked Post Red Rose 48S
Crooked Post Drover 29D Waukaru Goldmine 2109
Crooked Post Goldmine 9S Crooked Post Hope 30M
Crooked Post Lass 44W K-Kim Dillon 21L
Waukaru Lassie 33U Waukaru Lassie 453 ET
Last few straws remaining!!!!!
Semen €45 per unit Minimum order 3
straws.
To Order Contact:
Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society Office on 086-
0461442 or 0504-26806
Crooked Post Drover 29D has the distinction of being the first bull selected as part of the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society’s FASTRACK breed improvement programme. This powerful new bull from Canada is an exciting combination of growth and
maternal genetics. His sire, is the highly respected and world renowned Crooked Post Stockman 4Z, who is a breed leader for 8 individual traits including calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight and milk. As well as tremendous figures Stockman 4Z is
also one of the most visually impressive bulls one is likely to see. Crooked Post Lass 44W, the dam of Drover 29D, is a model Shorthorn cow. She possesses a picture perfect udder, flawless legs and feet, and tremendous depth from her hooks to her pins.
She hails from the famous Waukaru Lassie cow family which has proven itself to be one of the most consistent and productive tribes within the breed. Lass 44W has bred many notable progeny at Crooked Post, Drover 29D adding to her illustrious career as
one of the top cows in the breed today. Older breeders often lived by the phrase “When you are buying a bull, pay as much attention to the bull’s mother as you are to the bull himself”. Going by these thoughts breeders can use Crooked Post Drover
29D with complete confidence!!! Semen strictly limited to 150 Units, so early ordering is advisable.
CROOKED POST DROVER 29D
Birth Weight 31KG. Weaning Weight 400KG. Weight at 2 years 918 KG. Pictured at 9 months
Above: Sire, Crooked Post Stockman 4Z Above: Dam, Crooked Post Lass 44W
Above: Crooked Post Drover 29D, photographed at just 2 years of age and weighing 918kg while working in the pasture.
Crooked Post Drover 29D highlights the Irish Shorthorns Cattle Society’s ongoing commitment to Breed Development and
enhancement. Selected for his tremendous phenotype, outcross pedigree and impressive performance records. This exciting new sire offers Irish Breeders a unique opportunity to use some of the best genetics available and to add to the excellent work they have already achieved in pushing the breed forward. The Society would
encourage all breeders to consider using Drover 29D as part of their inherd breeding programme
3 photographs directly above are maternal siblings of Drover 29D,
proving the breeding prowess of their dam.
Total Outcross – Very Easy Calving - High Milk – High Growth – Rich Red Colouring – Superb Legs and Feet – Polled –
Flawless Temperment
A picture paints a 1000 words….. A montage of photographs
illustrating the depth of breeding contained in Crooked Post Drover 29D
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Irish success in “Shorthorn – Champion of the World” competition Each year an online competition “Shorthorn - -Champion of the World” series takes place via FaceBook and www.shorthornbreeder.net.The judging sees top cattle , who have all been crowned champions in their own individual countries, pitted against each other for the top titles of “Shorthorn Miss World” for the females and “Shorthorn – Champion of the World” for the best bull. 2018 saw the third year of the competition whos judging system involves a panel of four judges from around the globe, together with an online vote where the public can have their say. The official judging panel for 2018 consisted of Jean Pierre Martins Machado from Brazil, Heinrich Bruwer from South Africa, Anthony Dockery from Ireland and Dr. Tom Turner from the U.S.A. Irish hopes rested with Creaga Heidi from Noel and Lisa Dowd. Their home bred cow is no stranger to success in the competition having previously been crowned “Miss Europe” in the 2017 running of the event. This time around Heidi repeated her previous win when she once again was crowned “Shorthorn - Miss Europe 2018”, having qualified for the competition as Female Champion in Northern Ireland at Balmoral Show the previous May. Heidi also performed brilliantly in the overall final – placing third in the Grand Final behind the Champion Female which hailed from Canada “DJS Anndelle HC 712” and “Leave Tzarina” from Argentina who was placed in Reserve Overall position. Congratulations to the Dowd family on a great show, helping to place Irish bred Shorthorns on an international stage. RESULTS 2018 "Shorthorn - Miss World" GOLD: Canada (7 points) SILVER: Argentina (6 points) BRONZE: Northern Ireland (4 points) Judges selections for Gold: Jean Pierre Martins Machado (Brazil): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Heinrich Bruwer (South Africa): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Anthony Dockery (Ireland): CHOSE - NORTHERN IRELAND Dr Tom Turner (USA): CHOSE - CANADA The bull section’s Overall Champion and “Shorthorn – Champion of the World” went to Argentina’s - Genesis, who had qualified for the finals after his Championship win at Palermo Show. Standing in Reserve Overall was Canada’s ACC Excel 12, with Ballylinney Fergal in third place. RESULTS 2018 "Shorthorn - Champion of the World" {Male Championship} GOLD: Argentina (9 points) SILVER: Canada (7 points) BRONZE: Wales (6 points) Judges selections for Gold: Jean Pierre Martins Machado (Brazil): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Heinrich Bruwer (South Africa): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Anthony Dockery (Ireland): CHOSE - WALES Dr Tom Turner (USA): CHOSE - CANADA
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Irish success in “Shorthorn – Champion of the World” competition Each year an online competition “Shorthorn - -Champion of the World” series takes place via FaceBook and www.shorthornbreeder.net.The judging sees top cattle , who have all been crowned champions in their own individual countries, pitted against each other for the top titles of “Shorthorn Miss World” for the females and “Shorthorn – Champion of the World” for the best bull. 2018 saw the third year of the competition whos judging system involves a panel of four judges from around the globe, together with an online vote where the public can have their say. The official judging panel for 2018 consisted of Jean Pierre Martins Machado from Brazil, Heinrich Bruwer from South Africa, Anthony Dockery from Ireland and Dr. Tom Turner from the U.S.A. Irish hopes rested with Creaga Heidi from Noel and Lisa Dowd. Their home bred cow is no stranger to success in the competition having previously been crowned “Miss Europe” in the 2017 running of the event. This time around Heidi repeated her previous win when she once again was crowned “Shorthorn - Miss Europe 2018”, having qualified for the competition as Female Champion in Northern Ireland at Balmoral Show the previous May. Heidi also performed brilliantly in the overall final – placing third in the Grand Final behind the Champion Female which hailed from Canada “DJS Anndelle HC 712” and “Leave Tzarina” from Argentina who was placed in Reserve Overall position. Congratulations to the Dowd family on a great show, helping to place Irish bred Shorthorns on an international stage. RESULTS 2018 "Shorthorn - Miss World" GOLD: Canada (7 points) SILVER: Argentina (6 points) BRONZE: Northern Ireland (4 points) Judges selections for Gold: Jean Pierre Martins Machado (Brazil): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Heinrich Bruwer (South Africa): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Anthony Dockery (Ireland): CHOSE - NORTHERN IRELAND Dr Tom Turner (USA): CHOSE - CANADA The bull section’s Overall Champion and “Shorthorn – Champion of the World” went to Argentina’s - Genesis, who had qualified for the finals after his Championship win at Palermo Show. Standing in Reserve Overall was Canada’s ACC Excel 12, with Ballylinney Fergal in third place. RESULTS 2018 "Shorthorn - Champion of the World" {Male Championship} GOLD: Argentina (9 points) SILVER: Canada (7 points) BRONZE: Wales (6 points) Judges selections for Gold: Jean Pierre Martins Machado (Brazil): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Heinrich Bruwer (South Africa): CHOSE - ARGENTINA Anthony Dockery (Ireland): CHOSE - WALES Dr Tom Turner (USA): CHOSE - CANADA
Shorthorn Champion of the World Series 2018
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The 59th Annual Dectomax Australian National Show and Sale of Bulls at Dubbo was held this year on the 12th and 13th of June. Despite Australian farmers battling severe drought conditions, which have gripped much of the country, trade and optimism were both buoyant on the day, with trade reaching a high of $40,000 and a clearance rate of almost 75%. Sale topper came in the form of the 22 month old 'Royalla Tremain M260', a roan son of 'Futurity Fully Loaded F109' and from a 'Royally Nostalgia' sired dam. Weighing in at 868 KG, bidders had to wait late in the sale for their favourite as he was the final bull to enter the ring. Purchasers were Andy Withers of Belmore Shorthorns, with Ken and Betty Morton, of Morton Shorthorns securing the New Zealand semen rights. Second highest selling bull at $16,000 was 'Bayview Associate M62', from the Thompson family. This 23 month old was sired by 'Sprys Annies Legend F98', and tipped the scales at 1,050 KG. The Thompsons also cashed 'Bayview Abraham M108' at $12,000. This was the first son of the $30,000 'Bayview Unique K11', who is currently available from Dovea Genetics, to be sold at public auction. Buyers were Glenlyon Shorthorn Stud. In total Bayview sold all five of their lots to average an impressive $12,400. Trading at $14,000 was 'Tarraganda GG Megabyte M11', from D and C Morris and family. This son of the $57,000 'The Grove Gigabytes J0837' weighed 988 KG, and scanned 142 cm2 eye muscle area. He heads for pedigree duties at Carlton Poll Shorthorns.
The day's Supreme Champion, chosen by Judge Steve Peake of Bowen Poll Herefords and Peakes Angus Studs, was the much admired 'Nagol Park XLT M104', bred by R.W. and N.L. Evans. This bull is no stranger to the winners ribbons having been Supreme Champion Shorthorn at the Royal Sydney Show earlier in the year. He posted some impressive numbers, weighing in at a massive 1112 KG, and an eye muscle area of 142 cm2. Selling at $12,000 he was claimed by commercial producers P.R. Gould and Co. Lucindale, South Australia. The same purchasers took seven bulls home, having also paid $12,000 on two other separate occasions, including 'Polldale Manager M38', a polled roan son of 'Yamburgan Sparta H369'. Another at this figure was 'Southcote Maximum Impact M7' who was claimed by Malton Shorthorns. Other volume purchasers included Merriwee Pastoral Company who bought 11 bulls at an average of $4,000 each. Judge Steven Peake said he was delighted and honoured to be asked to officiate at this year’s event adding "There was a terrific line-up of bulls here today. The top six in each class were exceptional - structurally sound, free moving with great carcase. Whether you are looking to fix maternal traits in your cows or add carcase traits, there are a tremendous set of bulls here for any producer to choose from. In the female section a top of $8,000 was given for 'Trojon Phyllis N52' from breeder Trent Johnstone. This flashy 9-month old heifer was purchased by Liberty Charolais and Shorthorn Stud. At $5,250 the day's second highest bid came for 'Warraberry Freda N175'. This 11-month old daughter of 'Ronelle Park Hurricane H242' was purchased by the famous Spry’s Shorthorn stud. In summary 124 bulls offered with 91 selling giving a clearance rate of 73%. Bull top price of $40,000, with an average price of $6,835. Females: 7 out of 10 sold to average $4,571.
Overseas News:
Dubbo Bull Sale, Australia
ROYALLY TREMAIN - SALE TOPPER AT $40,000
TARRAGANDA GG MEGABYTE M11 - SOLD FOR $14,000
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The 59th Annual Dectomax Australian National Show and Sale of Bulls at Dubbo was held this year on the 12th and 13th of June. Despite Australian farmers battling severe drought conditions, which have gripped much of the country, trade and optimism were both buoyant on the day, with trade reaching a high of $40,000 and a clearance rate of almost 75%. Sale topper came in the form of the 22 month old 'Royalla Tremain M260', a roan son of 'Futurity Fully Loaded F109' and from a 'Royally Nostalgia' sired dam. Weighing in at 868 KG, bidders had to wait late in the sale for their favourite as he was the final bull to enter the ring. Purchasers were Andy Withers of Belmore Shorthorns, with Ken and Betty Morton, of Morton Shorthorns securing the New Zealand semen rights. Second highest selling bull at $16,000 was 'Bayview Associate M62', from the Thompson family. This 23 month old was sired by 'Sprys Annies Legend F98', and tipped the scales at 1,050 KG. The Thompsons also cashed 'Bayview Abraham M108' at $12,000. This was the first son of the $30,000 'Bayview Unique K11', who is currently available from Dovea Genetics, to be sold at public auction. Buyers were Glenlyon Shorthorn Stud. In total Bayview sold all five of their lots to average an impressive $12,400. Trading at $14,000 was 'Tarraganda GG Megabyte M11', from D and C Morris and family. This son of the $57,000 'The Grove Gigabytes J0837' weighed 988 KG, and scanned 142 cm2 eye muscle area. He heads for pedigree duties at Carlton Poll Shorthorns.
The day's Supreme Champion, chosen by Judge Steve Peake of Bowen Poll Herefords and Peakes Angus Studs, was the much admired 'Nagol Park XLT M104', bred by R.W. and N.L. Evans. This bull is no stranger to the winners ribbons having been Supreme Champion Shorthorn at the Royal Sydney Show earlier in the year. He posted some impressive numbers, weighing in at a massive 1112 KG, and an eye muscle area of 142 cm2. Selling at $12,000 he was claimed by commercial producers P.R. Gould and Co. Lucindale, South Australia. The same purchasers took seven bulls home, having also paid $12,000 on two other separate occasions, including 'Polldale Manager M38', a polled roan son of 'Yamburgan Sparta H369'. Another at this figure was 'Southcote Maximum Impact M7' who was claimed by Malton Shorthorns. Other volume purchasers included Merriwee Pastoral Company who bought 11 bulls at an average of $4,000 each. Judge Steven Peake said he was delighted and honoured to be asked to officiate at this year’s event adding "There was a terrific line-up of bulls here today. The top six in each class were exceptional - structurally sound, free moving with great carcase. Whether you are looking to fix maternal traits in your cows or add carcase traits, there are a tremendous set of bulls here for any producer to choose from. In the female section a top of $8,000 was given for 'Trojon Phyllis N52' from breeder Trent Johnstone. This flashy 9-month old heifer was purchased by Liberty Charolais and Shorthorn Stud. At $5,250 the day's second highest bid came for 'Warraberry Freda N175'. This 11-month old daughter of 'Ronelle Park Hurricane H242' was purchased by the famous Spry’s Shorthorn stud. In summary 124 bulls offered with 91 selling giving a clearance rate of 73%. Bull top price of $40,000, with an average price of $6,835. Females: 7 out of 10 sold to average $4,571.
Overseas News:
Dubbo Bull Sale, Australia
ROYALLY TREMAIN - SALE TOPPER AT $40,000
TARRAGANDA GG MEGABYTE M11 - SOLD FOR $14,000
Overseas News:
Dubbo Bull Sale, Australia
CHAMPION – NAGOL PARK XLT M104 SOLD $12,000
WARRABERRY FREDA N135 SOLD $5,250
TROJON PHYLIS N52 SOLD $8,000
IMPRESSIVE LINE-UP OF BULLS DURING THE DAY’S JUDGING
ROYAL ULSTER PREMIER BEEF & LAMB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to Gordon Cutler on his Champion Commercial Shorthorn X Heifer, which was Champion at the Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships on the 27th November 2018. The animal sold for
£3,000. Congratulations also to the Callaghan Family on showing the Reserve Champion
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A focus on matching stock to farm type, coupled with successful cow families and the use of top sires are the top priorities for one Roscommon herd.
Based in Rooskey, approximately three miles from Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon, Tommy & Anne Shryane and their daughter Noreen farm a 55 head pedigree herd, consisting of a 50/50 split of Angus and Shorthorn cattle. The family sold their pedigree Ayrshire Herd in 2006, and the decision was made to made the switch to sucklers. “We wanted to breed cattle that would suit our farm and its location” explains Tommy. “Our farm consists of three main types of ground. The best of it is highly fertile and free draining soil, some of our ground is made up of heavy type clay, and the remainder is moorish type ground. When we made the move to pedigree beef breeding the natural choice for us was Angus and Shorthorn. These two breeds have a long intertwined history together, and they are very complementary when you run them as a group on the same farm” says Tommy. “Both breeds do very well on the same management regimes, and there is no need to split the herd into extra groups for selective management”. The Shryanes pedigree Beef Shorthorns are run under the ‘Rooskey’ prefix, while the Angus carry the name ‘Santana’ as their identifying prefix. Tommy has always had a love of cattle and cattle breeding, and this passion was fuelled at the age of just 8 years when he received a pedigree Ayrshire heifer calf. “I have a great love for pedigree cattle breeding. I am very interested in the various cow families and lines within different breeds” Tommy adds. After some initial research Rooskey Shorthorns was established with the purchase of Kilbride Dorothy as an in-calf heifer, and she is still in the herd today. She was bred by well known Sligo breeder Kieran McAllister, from Aclare.” tells Tommy. “She is 100% traditional Irish bloodlines and has proven a very lucky purchase for us. She has left some tremendous stock in her time here with us. Our second female came in the form of Glebe Liz, a daughter of Dovea Sir James 2nd out of a Moydrum Castle King dam. She was purchased at a sale in 2007 as a heifer. She too was a great breeder, and left the herd in 2018 after breeding 10 calves” Tommy adds. The herd was added to with Cloona Kathleen who was also purchased in 2007 with a heifer calf at foot. That heifer calf was retained and is still in the herd today. To help with the expansion of the herd select females were purchased where and when they became available. Carnagh Megan was purchased in 2010 and is also still in the herd. A purchase was made from the Flatley family from Glann in 2011 with Creaga Destiny. Two further cows were also purchased from Gerald McGann’s, Co. Clare based Glasgeivnagh Herd in 2010. When sourcing his foundation cows Tommy stated that he focused on overall correctness, paying particular attention to feet and legs. “I don’t have a preference in colour, a good cow is a good cow whether she is red, white or roan. I do discriminate though when it comes to breed character. I don’t like cattle with big long heads on them. I prefer a nice short cobby type with a nice pair of ears carried high to give an eye-catching appearance” says Tommy
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ROOSKEY SHORTHORNS, CO. ROSCOMMON
Tommy, Noreen & Ann Shryane
Glebe Liz, one of the herds foundation cows pictured with her newborn calf sired by Sliabhbhui Prince 2nd
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A focus on matching stock to farm type, coupled with successful cow families and the use of top sires are the top priorities for one Roscommon herd.
Based in Rooskey, approximately three miles from Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon, Tommy & Anne Shryane and their daughter Noreen farm a 55 head pedigree herd, consisting of a 50/50 split of Angus and Shorthorn cattle. The family sold their pedigree Ayrshire Herd in 2006, and the decision was made to made the switch to sucklers. “We wanted to breed cattle that would suit our farm and its location” explains Tommy. “Our farm consists of three main types of ground. The best of it is highly fertile and free draining soil, some of our ground is made up of heavy type clay, and the remainder is moorish type ground. When we made the move to pedigree beef breeding the natural choice for us was Angus and Shorthorn. These two breeds have a long intertwined history together, and they are very complementary when you run them as a group on the same farm” says Tommy. “Both breeds do very well on the same management regimes, and there is no need to split the herd into extra groups for selective management”. The Shryanes pedigree Beef Shorthorns are run under the ‘Rooskey’ prefix, while the Angus carry the name ‘Santana’ as their identifying prefix. Tommy has always had a love of cattle and cattle breeding, and this passion was fuelled at the age of just 8 years when he received a pedigree Ayrshire heifer calf. “I have a great love for pedigree cattle breeding. I am very interested in the various cow families and lines within different breeds” Tommy adds. After some initial research Rooskey Shorthorns was established with the purchase of Kilbride Dorothy as an in-calf heifer, and she is still in the herd today. She was bred by well known Sligo breeder Kieran McAllister, from Aclare.” tells Tommy. “She is 100% traditional Irish bloodlines and has proven a very lucky purchase for us. She has left some tremendous stock in her time here with us. Our second female came in the form of Glebe Liz, a daughter of Dovea Sir James 2nd out of a Moydrum Castle King dam. She was purchased at a sale in 2007 as a heifer. She too was a great breeder, and left the herd in 2018 after breeding 10 calves” Tommy adds. The herd was added to with Cloona Kathleen who was also purchased in 2007 with a heifer calf at foot. That heifer calf was retained and is still in the herd today. To help with the expansion of the herd select females were purchased where and when they became available. Carnagh Megan was purchased in 2010 and is also still in the herd. A purchase was made from the Flatley family from Glann in 2011 with Creaga Destiny. Two further cows were also purchased from Gerald McGann’s, Co. Clare based Glasgeivnagh Herd in 2010. When sourcing his foundation cows Tommy stated that he focused on overall correctness, paying particular attention to feet and legs. “I don’t have a preference in colour, a good cow is a good cow whether she is red, white or roan. I do discriminate though when it comes to breed character. I don’t like cattle with big long heads on them. I prefer a nice short cobby type with a nice pair of ears carried high to give an eye-catching appearance” says Tommy
IN FOCUS:
ROOSKEY SHORTHORNS, CO. ROSCOMMON
Tommy, Noreen & Ann Shryane
Glebe Liz, one of the herds foundation cows pictured with her newborn calf sired by Sliabhbhui Prince 2nd
“We house the cows from November to April the following Spring” explains Tommy. “The cows are housed in a shed where the can lie in the cubicles and come forward to eat on concrete at the barrier. Most of the young stock are housed in a cubicle shed too, but they eat over slats at the front. Our turn-out date most years is in April, but this is totally weather dependant at the time” Tommy concludes. All of the Shryane’s stock are pedigree registered. Most of the female calves are kept as replacements, and a specially selected few are sold to fellow established or new Shorthorn breeders, either off-farm, or through official sales. All the males are sold too, as the herd operates a 100% A.I. programme. The pick of the male calves are reared on and sold for breeding to either pedigree or commercial farmers. “We find the Shorthorn breed is extremely docile and easy calved” says Tommy. “With time and labour being the two biggest wants on any farm, we find the Shorthorns make life just so much easier” adds Tommy. With selection for maternal and other economical traits a priority, the herd has used some top genetics from around the world in the pursuit of breeding their desired type of animal. Some semen is sourced from England, Canada and Ireland. “We aren’t afraid to try new genetics to try and get the herd moving in the direction where we want it to go” Tommy explains. “In recent years we have used Paintearth Rama 53U, Lismacool Jerome, Sprys Exclusive J13 and of course old reliables like Kilkelly Major and Newbliss Broadhooks Boy 3rd. “Rama has left us some lovely polled cows, with an abundance of milk, and they are very consistent breeders. Lismacool Jerome puts great power and style into his progeny, and he throws some lovely red and roan coloured progeny. Kilkelly Major is very well known to all Irish breeders. We find his daughters are great strong cows, and they too milk superbly well. I would however not put an overly muscly sire on his daughters, as there is already a lot of shape and thickness in these bloodlines. I also have a fondness for the progeny of Sliabhbhui Prince 2nd. They are very traditional type cattle with a lot of great qualities about them” Tommy concludes. This year the Shryanes intend to use the Irish Shorthorn Society’s two new bulls, Crooked Post Drover and DRS Super Mario, over their herd. Tommy states that he is a firm believer in the traditional type shorthorn cow. He believes that the most efficient females are those that are moderate framed with a natural fleshing ability, who hold their condition naturally, which helps them go back in calf quickly to attain a 365 calving interval and a compact calving pattern. At Rooskey Shorthorns Autumn and Spring calving takes place, with heifers and cows calved together. Until recently the herd normally calved its heifers at 36 months, but this has now been brought back to 28 – 30 months. The main priority is for the cow to calve with minimal interference and Tommy finds assistance, even with first calvers, is seldom required. “To stay in the herd our cows have to have the ability to rear a good calf each calendar year. If they aren’t up to the job we cull them, simple as that!” says Tommy. Moving forward as a pedigree breed Tommy feels all breeders should implement a disease eradication/control programme to help give bull buyers increased confidence when selecting a Shorthorn. “When the national BVD eradication programme was rolled-out farmers were somewhat sceptical as to its benefits and effectiveness. A number of years down the track all cattle breeders, both pedigree and commercial farmers, can now see the good of the scheme, and Ireland’s model is now being replicated in other European countries who are now embarking on similar strategies. Problems like IBR and Johne’s are ever increasing issues which all farmers need to be aware of. I would like to see Shorthorn breeders at the front in the battle, and start monitoring, testing and vaccinating where appropriate. I personally hope sign up to the Animal Health Ireland Johne’s programme when it becomes available nationally” Tommy adds.
Currently a Council member of the Irish Shorthorn Society, Tommy is also an active member of the Moyside Club. Anne however, is the Angus breeder in the family laughs Tommy. Farming has always been foremost with Tommy and he has spent 10 enjoyable years on the board of Connacht’s largest farmer owned co-op Aurivo. He has represented farmers interests on numerous other boards. He also judges cattle at various shows North and South and is a great supporter of all agricultural events throughout the country. “It is a great honour to be elected to the Irish Shorthorn Society’s Council by my fellow breeders. If there is any help or assistance which I can be to any member, I would like to think they could contact me as I am always willing to offer whatever help I can provide” finishes Tommy.
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Irish genetics featured prominently at the 2018 Royal Highland Show when Creaga Lexi, bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Roscommon was named Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion in the Beef Shorthorns rings. Lexi was exhibited by her owners Cherryvalley Estate, Northern Ireland, with her spring born calf at foot. She is sired by Creaga Hunter, and out of the Winalot Rodney 1R daughter – Creaga Dazzle. The Irish winning streak continued as Bushypark Tiger, bred by John Keane from Co. Clare, & exhibited by his new owner Jack Ramsay of Millerston Beef Shorthorns, came out on top in the 2-year old bull class. Mr. Ramsay purchased Tiger in 2016 after he was crowned All-Ireland Bull Champion at Strokestown. Congratulations to all connections involved.
IRISH GENETICS TO THE FORE AT ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 2018
Lisa Dowd photographed with Creaga Lexi, Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion Royal Highland
Show 2018. Owners: Cherryvalley Estate, Northern Ireland
Bushypark Tiger, winner of the 2 year old bull class. Bred by Mr. John Keane, Co. Clare. Owner: Mr. Jack
Ramsay
IRISH NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS GRAND PRIZE DRAW
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Irish genetics featured prominently at the 2018 Royal Highland Show when Creaga Lexi, bred by Noel & Lisa Dowd, Creggs, Co. Roscommon was named Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion in the Beef Shorthorns rings. Lexi was exhibited by her owners Cherryvalley Estate, Northern Ireland, with her spring born calf at foot. She is sired by Creaga Hunter, and out of the Winalot Rodney 1R daughter – Creaga Dazzle. The Irish winning streak continued as Bushypark Tiger, bred by John Keane from Co. Clare, & exhibited by his new owner Jack Ramsay of Millerston Beef Shorthorns, came out on top in the 2-year old bull class. Mr. Ramsay purchased Tiger in 2016 after he was crowned All-Ireland Bull Champion at Strokestown. Congratulations to all connections involved.
IRISH GENETICS TO THE FORE AT ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 2018
Lisa Dowd photographed with Creaga Lexi, Female Champion & Reserve Breed Champion Royal Highland
Show 2018. Owners: Cherryvalley Estate, Northern Ireland
Bushypark Tiger, winner of the 2 year old bull class. Bred by Mr. John Keane, Co. Clare. Owner: Mr. Jack
Ramsay
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Grant Alexander, of the famed Horseshoe Creek herd, which is located near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, describes his history and long association with the Irish Shorthorn cattle which made the journey to Canada and North America over four decades ago.
It will be 43 years in June, this year, since I was introduced to what we refer to here in North America, as Irish Shorthorns. My friend, Don Murphy, had just returned from a trip to the UK and he phoned me when he arrived back, and invited myself and another friend, Craig Andrew, to come into Regina, Saskatchewan to see pictures of some Shorthorn cattle he had seen in Ireland. Don had attended the Royal Agricultural show in Coventry, England as a part of a delegation from Canadian Western Agribition. He had made an additional trip to Ireland to see the country that his grandfather had left when he immigrated to Canada. While driving through the Irish countryside, he happened to see a herd of red, white and roan cattle unlike any he had seen before. He decided he should stop and find out more about them. The yard he drove into was that of Michael and Ned Quane who owned the now famous Deerpark Herd of Shorthorns. Ned Quane toured him through the Deerpark herd and fortunately Don had his camera and he took many pictures. After seeing the Deerpark herd, he changed his travel plans and stayed in this area for another day so he could visit some other Shorthorn herds in the area. One herd that he took the most pictures in, was the Highfield herd owned by John Moloney.
On arriving back in Canada, Don Murphy took his film and had all the pictures developed onto slides so that he could show us what he had seen. We met with him at the hotel where he was staying, and we sat for several hours going over and over the pictures from the slides, on the wall of the room. I remember saying, that these Shorthorns were probably the closest thing I had seen to the Shorthorn pictures of my grandfather’s herd which was established in 1917. We went over and over the pictures, and we kept stopping at the picture of one bull and his dam. This bull was Highfield Irish Mist and his dam Highfield Una . We wondered whether this bull could bring some of the improvements we were trying to add to our Shorthorn herds here in Canada. At this time, Canadian Shorthorns were in a spiral downwards in their popularity, and it had been getting harder and harder to sell our Shorthorn bulls.
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HIGHFIELD IRISH MIST, PICTURED AT 12 YEARS OF AGE AFTER BREEDING 100 COWS THAT YEAR
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Grant Alexander, of the famed Horseshoe Creek herd, which is located near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada, describes his history and long association with the Irish Shorthorn cattle which made the journey to Canada and North America over four decades ago.
It will be 43 years in June, this year, since I was introduced to what we refer to here in North America, as Irish Shorthorns. My friend, Don Murphy, had just returned from a trip to the UK and he phoned me when he arrived back, and invited myself and another friend, Craig Andrew, to come into Regina, Saskatchewan to see pictures of some Shorthorn cattle he had seen in Ireland. Don had attended the Royal Agricultural show in Coventry, England as a part of a delegation from Canadian Western Agribition. He had made an additional trip to Ireland to see the country that his grandfather had left when he immigrated to Canada. While driving through the Irish countryside, he happened to see a herd of red, white and roan cattle unlike any he had seen before. He decided he should stop and find out more about them. The yard he drove into was that of Michael and Ned Quane who owned the now famous Deerpark Herd of Shorthorns. Ned Quane toured him through the Deerpark herd and fortunately Don had his camera and he took many pictures. After seeing the Deerpark herd, he changed his travel plans and stayed in this area for another day so he could visit some other Shorthorn herds in the area. One herd that he took the most pictures in, was the Highfield herd owned by John Moloney.
On arriving back in Canada, Don Murphy took his film and had all the pictures developed onto slides so that he could show us what he had seen. We met with him at the hotel where he was staying, and we sat for several hours going over and over the pictures from the slides, on the wall of the room. I remember saying, that these Shorthorns were probably the closest thing I had seen to the Shorthorn pictures of my grandfather’s herd which was established in 1917. We went over and over the pictures, and we kept stopping at the picture of one bull and his dam. This bull was Highfield Irish Mist and his dam Highfield Una . We wondered whether this bull could bring some of the improvements we were trying to add to our Shorthorn herds here in Canada. At this time, Canadian Shorthorns were in a spiral downwards in their popularity, and it had been getting harder and harder to sell our Shorthorn bulls.
FOUR DECADES OF IRISH SHORTHORNS
HIGHFIELD IRISH MIST, PICTURED AT 12 YEARS OF AGE AFTER BREEDING 100 COWS THAT YEAR
The main reasons were simply because the breed had some major problems particularly in testicle size and shape, frame size and with rump structure. There was also a problem with udder quality in some of our females. We kept looking at the near perfect udder on Highfield Una and kept looking at the excellent testicles on the bulls we saw, and we kept looking at the thickness these cattle had especially from hooks to pins. These Irish cattle also did not appear to have any unwanted fat deposits especially around their tail heads and the lower third of their bodies. Some of these Irish cattle were not very pretty but we felt they were a genetic tool we could use with our cattle at that time, to make a giant step towards improvement. There were some problems with these cattle though, and one of the major ones was that because they had very limited pedigree information, we had no idea how they would be accepted into the Canadian Shorthorn herd book. After much discussion, we decided that we would go together and try to purchase Irish Mist, and if possible, try to get him accepted into the appendix herd book in Canada at any level of purity. We were all in agreement, that if this bull helped correct the issues we wanted to change, and it resulted in being able to sell more bulls commercially, it would be a worthwhile venture. Once we had decided to purchase Irish Mist, we then started to discuss the idea of whether we should purchase a couple females as well. We went through the pictures again, and selected two heifer calves. These were Highfield Kate 3rd and Highfield Margaret 2nd. These females were also sired by Deerpark Leader 18th as was Highfield Irish Mist. Don Murphy was put in charge of contacting Kevin Culhane who was the agent for John Moloney and his Highfield herd and start the importation process to Canada. As we left the room that night, someone said” now that we have decided to form this partnership, what are we going to call it?” My father, who had accompanied me, said “why don’t you call yourselves the Irish Drovers?”. A very popular Irish band in Canada was called the Irish Rovers at the time, and the name seemed to fit, so our new venture was called the Irish Drovers from that point onwards.
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Don Murphy also told us that evening, that there had also been a group of these Irish Shorthorns exported to the US, just a few months before he had found them in Ireland. This was a larger group of cattle predominately from the Deerpark herd, but also with a few other Shorthorn herds in that part of Ireland. They had been sold to a man named Dick Judy who owned Beef Genetics Research,Inc at Mankato, Kansas. After starting the process of importing our Irish Shorthorns, we decided we should drive down and see these other Irish cattle in Kansas. We made the 1000 mile trip, and were not disappointed. In this group were the bulls Deerpark Leader 13th (Deerpark Dividend) and Deerpark Improver, Deerpark Improver 3rd, Deerpark Leader 16th and Tournant Sir Ivor as well as several other bulls. There was approximately 15 imported females and they came from the best cow families at Deerpark namely, the Strawberry’s, Kilmihil’s, Kildysart’s and Corofin’s.
The importation protocol in that era was different than would be required today, in that the 3 head we purchased in Ireland were first quarantined and tested, in Ireland for 2 months, then transported by boat to an island in the St Lawrence Seaway, where the Canadian government had a quarantine station. They were quarantined there for an additional 2 months and then shipped by air freight to Edmonton, Alberta where they went under another 2 months of quarantine and testing. The theory of that day was to stress the cattle as much as possible in order to make any it easier to identify any health issues in the animals. I will always remember our arriving at the quarantine station to pick up Irish Mist and the two Highfield heifers and seeing three very thin animals that had virtually been starved during the quarantine period. It was pretty quiet for the first few miles home, as none of us knew what to say. We brought the cattle back to my farm and it was very amazing how they quickly regained what they had lost. I have always considered Highfield Irish Mist to be a once in a lifetime herd sire for us. He was used in our three herds each year and oftentimes settled over 100 cows each year. He thrived on grass and he sired excellent calves of both sexes. I have said many times, that Irish Mist daughters could be bred to most any sire, and they would still produce a calf that could be sold for breeding purposes. When Irish Mist had just turned 14 years old, I noticed one morning, that he was not interested in his feed, so I took him to our vet. He was unsure of what was wrong with him, so we headed to the University of Saskatchewan Veterinary College, where he was diagnosed to have a twisted gut. Just prior to commencing with surgery, we saw his body twitch a few times on the operating table and he was dead. He had died of a massive heart attack. He had never had his feet trimmed, and he could still walk at a faster pace than most anyone who
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Don Murphy also told us that evening, that there had also been a group of these Irish Shorthorns exported to the US, just a few months before he had found them in Ireland. This was a larger group of cattle predominately from the Deerpark herd, but also with a few other Shorthorn herds in that part of Ireland. They had been sold to a man named Dick Judy who owned Beef Genetics Research,Inc at Mankato, Kansas. After starting the process of importing our Irish Shorthorns, we decided we should drive down and see these other Irish cattle in Kansas. We made the 1000 mile trip, and were not disappointed. In this group were the bulls Deerpark Leader 13th (Deerpark Dividend) and Deerpark Improver, Deerpark Improver 3rd, Deerpark Leader 16th and Tournant Sir Ivor as well as several other bulls. There was approximately 15 imported females and they came from the best cow families at Deerpark namely, the Strawberry’s, Kilmihil’s, Kildysart’s and Corofin’s.
The importation protocol in that era was different than would be required today, in that the 3 head we purchased in Ireland were first quarantined and tested, in Ireland for 2 months, then transported by boat to an island in the St Lawrence Seaway, where the Canadian government had a quarantine station. They were quarantined there for an additional 2 months and then shipped by air freight to Edmonton, Alberta where they went under another 2 months of quarantine and testing. The theory of that day was to stress the cattle as much as possible in order to make any it easier to identify any health issues in the animals. I will always remember our arriving at the quarantine station to pick up Irish Mist and the two Highfield heifers and seeing three very thin animals that had virtually been starved during the quarantine period. It was pretty quiet for the first few miles home, as none of us knew what to say. We brought the cattle back to my farm and it was very amazing how they quickly regained what they had lost. I have always considered Highfield Irish Mist to be a once in a lifetime herd sire for us. He was used in our three herds each year and oftentimes settled over 100 cows each year. He thrived on grass and he sired excellent calves of both sexes. I have said many times, that Irish Mist daughters could be bred to most any sire, and they would still produce a calf that could be sold for breeding purposes. When Irish Mist had just turned 14 years old, I noticed one morning, that he was not interested in his feed, so I took him to our vet. He was unsure of what was wrong with him, so we headed to the University of Saskatchewan Veterinary College, where he was diagnosed to have a twisted gut. Just prior to commencing with surgery, we saw his body twitch a few times on the operating table and he was dead. He had died of a massive heart attack. He had never had his feet trimmed, and he could still walk at a faster pace than most anyone who
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tried to walk with him. I will also mention that we were able to convince the Canadian Shorthorn Association to allow these Irish imports into the appendix herd book as purebreds, which was far better than we expected. Two years later, The CSA passed a motion to move these cattle directly into the closed herd book in Canada. When we opened semen sales on Irish Mist, the first two semen orders paid for the entire costs of importing him to Canada. I still have a few doses of Irish Mist semen and some Irish Mist sired embryos that I plan to infuse into our herd again soon.
Over the next few years, we were involved with several Irish breeders at numerous events here in Canada and the US. In the late 70s, a sale of imported Irish Shorthorns was held outside Kansas City, Missouri which was sponsored by the Irish government. We attended this sale and purchased another 6 Irish females. We met several Irish Shorthorn breeders, but the ones we got to know the best were John Maloney, Kevin Culhane, and Ned Quane. We also met these Irish breeders and a few others at different events over the next few years as well.
Three years after importing our first three animals from Ireland, we decided that we should start to search for another bull to follow Irish Mist. The decision was made that one of us should go back to Ireland and see what was available. We made the decision as to who would go, in a most traditional manner in that we drew straws. Craig Andrew selected the longest straw, so he won and made the trip to Ireland. Don Murphy drew second and he picked the shortest straw, and I picked the remaining straw and got the second longest straw. It was decided that I would travel to Ireland on the next buying trip after Craig Andrew made his trip. Shortly after Craig arrived in Ireland, he phoned me, and said that he had seen the best Shorthorn bull he had ever seen in his life. This was a red bull that was being developed at Kevin Culhane’s farm. He has recently been sold to a Shorthorn breeder in Texas and Craig suggested that I try to find his phone number and talk with him about the possibility of buying the bull or at least buying an interest in him. I had never heard of this man, so after several phone calls I was able to connect with the owner of this bull. When I spoke with him, I found out that he had bought the bull, but had found out when he got back to the US, that the US government had stopped allowing all imports from Ireland so he was not sure what he was going to do with this bull. He said that under the circumstances, he would consider selling possession in the bull but he wanted to retain a semen interest in him. I made some calls and found out that Canada was still allowing cattle from Ireland to be imported into Canada. I contacted the owner again and came to an agreement that gave us 100% possession and 50% of semen sales. The following day, Craig Andrew phoned me back and I told him we now owned this bull. One of the only concerns I had, was that there had been many Americans buying lots of cattle in Ireland in the past few years, and I was wondering why no one but this one Texan had ever seen the bull. When he asked Kevin Culhane about this, Kevin said that the man who raised the bull, only owned 1 cow and he kept her in his yard. He had led this cow 7 miles to the Quane’s to have her bred, then led her home again. This bull was named, Gortboy Improver and he was sired by Deerpark Improver 13th. Since there were so many Improver bulls in North America by this time, we decided to give him an unique name. It was changed to IDS Duke of Dublin.
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Word spread through the North American Shorthorn industry quickly about the arrival of Duke of Dublin to Canada, and two months after his arrival here, he was displayed in the American Shorthorn Association exhibit at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. He was a huge hit there and we came home with orders for several hundred straws of semen. The following year, we again took Duke along with 12 of his first calves and displayed them in the same location. I remember one rancher stopping and looking at Duke and his calves for an extended period of time. When I asked him what he thought of him, he said “I will trade you my ranch and your pick of any two women for the opportunity to own a bull like this”. I immediately asked him how big his ranch was? Duke was very popular again at the show, and it was quite amazing to see cattle men and women line the alleys each evening, when he walked Duke and his calves from the display pen back to the pens they would rest in overnight. Of the 12 Duke progeny that made the trip to Denver, only two returned home. The rest sold privately at very strong prices.
I never got to make my trip to Ireland but I came close to doing so. We kept in touch with some of the Irish breeders we knew for several years. A few years after importing our first cattle from the Highfield herd, John Moloney phoned me and told me that he wanted to sell a major part of his herd. He told me he was willing to offer a very reasonable price on larger numbers of females. I discussed this with my partners and we decided that I should go to Ireland to see the herd. If I thought they were of the quality we thought they would be, we had decided that we would purchase as many as we could load on a plane. At that time, there was a airline based in New York City that flew around the world once every month and only carried livestock. We contacted them and they said they could crate approximately 60 animals in each plane. Our intentions were to possibly buy whatever we could get in the plane, bring them over to Canada, and possibly hold a sale and sell approximately half of them, hoping to generate enough money to basically pay for the entire shipment. Just after I started to make my arrangements to fly to Ireland, we were notified by Agriculture Canada, that Canada had closed their border to any more imports from Ireland due to some health concerns in that country. That ended my trip, and it ended our plan to purchase a sizable amount of the Highfield herd.
Above Left: Saskvalley Pioneer 126P contains 8 crosses of Highfield Irish Mist in his extended pedigree Top Right: Deerpark Leader 13th (Dividend). Bottom Right: Deerpark Tulip 5th
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Word spread through the North American Shorthorn industry quickly about the arrival of Duke of Dublin to Canada, and two months after his arrival here, he was displayed in the American Shorthorn Association exhibit at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. He was a huge hit there and we came home with orders for several hundred straws of semen. The following year, we again took Duke along with 12 of his first calves and displayed them in the same location. I remember one rancher stopping and looking at Duke and his calves for an extended period of time. When I asked him what he thought of him, he said “I will trade you my ranch and your pick of any two women for the opportunity to own a bull like this”. I immediately asked him how big his ranch was? Duke was very popular again at the show, and it was quite amazing to see cattle men and women line the alleys each evening, when he walked Duke and his calves from the display pen back to the pens they would rest in overnight. Of the 12 Duke progeny that made the trip to Denver, only two returned home. The rest sold privately at very strong prices.
I never got to make my trip to Ireland but I came close to doing so. We kept in touch with some of the Irish breeders we knew for several years. A few years after importing our first cattle from the Highfield herd, John Moloney phoned me and told me that he wanted to sell a major part of his herd. He told me he was willing to offer a very reasonable price on larger numbers of females. I discussed this with my partners and we decided that I should go to Ireland to see the herd. If I thought they were of the quality we thought they would be, we had decided that we would purchase as many as we could load on a plane. At that time, there was a airline based in New York City that flew around the world once every month and only carried livestock. We contacted them and they said they could crate approximately 60 animals in each plane. Our intentions were to possibly buy whatever we could get in the plane, bring them over to Canada, and possibly hold a sale and sell approximately half of them, hoping to generate enough money to basically pay for the entire shipment. Just after I started to make my arrangements to fly to Ireland, we were notified by Agriculture Canada, that Canada had closed their border to any more imports from Ireland due to some health concerns in that country. That ended my trip, and it ended our plan to purchase a sizable amount of the Highfield herd.
Above Left: Saskvalley Pioneer 126P contains 8 crosses of Highfield Irish Mist in his extended pedigree Top Right: Deerpark Leader 13th (Dividend). Bottom Right: Deerpark Tulip 5th
One of the things the Irish Shorthorns did that we did not see when we bought them was that they improved the rib eye areas in our Shorthorns. When we purchased Irish Mist, we were also operating a 1200 head feedlot and we were gathering carcass data on as many of the Shorthorn and Shorthorn cross cattle as we could, as well as cattle from other breeds as a comparison. The first carcass data reports that had Irish Mist sired steers, showed an increase in rib eye areas of 2.3 square inches over any other sire group. We saw an even larger increase in rib eye areas when we added Duke of Dublin to our Irish Mist females. These ¾ Irish steers showed on average, an increase of 3.4 square inches of rib eye area over any other sire group we tested.
These Irish Shorthorns were far from perfect in any way, but they were definitely a tool that helped advance the Shorthorn breed here in Canada as well as the US. Even today, when you look back into the pedigrees of some of the leading Shorthorns in Canada, you will find several crosses of Irish Mist and Duke of Dublin, often many generations back in the pedigrees. One example of this is a former herd sire here on our farm, Saskvalley Pioneer 126P. Pioneer was the 2006 Canadian National Champion Bull, and when you research his extended pedigree you will find Highfield Irish Mist a total of 8 times, IDS Duke of Dublin appears 4 times, Deerpark Improver appears 8 times and Deerpark Leader 13th appears once. To say that his lineage was greatly affected by imported Irish bloodlines, would be a huge understatement! Pioneer was a good example of how the Irish bloodlines blended with Canadian bloodlines to produce a superior animal.
Today, my herd is greatly reduced in size as I held a herd reduction sale in October, 2017. I still have one Irish cow who is sired by Deerpark Leader 13th. She was bred in the US from parents that were imported from Ireland. As I said earlier, I still have a few doses of semen from Irish Mist and Duke of Dublin, as well as some full Irish embryos by Irish Mist and from a super Irish female I owned named Waymar J&J Strawberry. The Strawberry cow was a leading embryo producer for us for many years and she stayed in our herd until the age of 19 years. At 19 years of age, she still looked like a cow of half her age.
WAYMAR J&J STRAWBERRY 96 – A FULL IRISH BRED COW IN THE HORSESHOE CREEK HERD
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CLARENCEHILL
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CONTACT: JIM FOLEY
RATHANNA, CORNAGEEHA, SLIGO,
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DRS Super Mario 42E is the highly anticipated combination of power and elite structure pedigree breeders have been waiting for! This tremendous young sire has been a standout since day one. From the moment he was dropped he had THE look. He displays a beautiful soft muscling pattern, a wide level topline, a tremendous turn of flesh carried down to the hock, carried on a flawless leg and foot structure, and all wrapped up in a beautiful coat of roan. His mother is one of the standout cows in the breed – DRS Picture Perfect 32A. This breeding powerhouse impresses with her outstanding capacity and depth of body, breed character and flawless udder structure. She stems from of a long line of brood cows who have made a huge impression on the Shorthorn breed, which also includes her dam DRS Picture Perfect 32W. Super Mario’s sire is the world renown Crooked Post Stockman 4Z, who is known the world over for his calving ease, the superb maternal qualities of his daughters, as well as breed leading weaning and yearling weights in his progeny. Stockman 4Z is an imposing bull who has garnered much favourable comment from cattlemen of all breeds. His breeding record is impressive, with semen exported and used on several continents.
IRISH SHORTHORN SOCIETY BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
DRS SUPER MARIO 42E
SIRE: CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z DAM: DRS PICTURE PERFECT 32A Photographed at 4 years
Semen available from this exciting young sire shortly! Pricing: €40 per straw, minimum order 5 straws. Contact: Irish Shorthorn Society Ltd, Templemore Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mob: 086-0461442, Tel: 0504-26806, Email: [email protected] Visit: www.irishshorthorn.com
Super Mario pictured at 6 months
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IRISH SHORTHORN SOCIETY BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
PEDIGREE: X-M466472 (IMP 472E) DEER TRAIL BUCKSHOT 5073
X-(CAN) M468361 SHADYBROOK SCOTTY 83K
X-F651310 MISS SCARLETT 10W
X-(CAN) M474588 BELMORE JACKAROO Z109
X-(AUS) M9303120 BELMORE WASHINGTON
X-F9702387 TREVINO ACTRESS 104TH
X-(AUS) F9402397 TREVINO ACTRESS 97TH
SIRE: X-(CAN) M476682 CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z
X-(CAN) M46851 BYLAND GOLD SPEAR
X-(CAN) *15192 WAUKARU GOLD MINE 2109
*4023395 WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 0144
X-(CAN) F6854402 CROOKED POST RED ROSE 4U
X-(CAN) *6512 C P BOSTON BODACIOUS 12H
X-(CAN) F 682487 CROOKED POST RED ROSE 48S
F666720 DOWNSVIEW RED ROSE 13E
X-(CAN) *14415 SPRYS TRUE BLUE Y033
X-(CAN) M474515 DRS BIG AL 3S
(CAN)*17642 DRS PRINCESS 18P
X-(CAN) M477782 DRS KNOCKOFF 51Y
X-(CAN) *12496 CROOKED POST NETWORK 37N
X-(CAN) F686826 DRS FLASH 28U
X-(CAN) *17641 DRS FLASH 15P
DAM: X-(CAN) *23877 DRS PICTURE PERFECT 32A
X-(CAN) AR25068 CF TRUMP X
X-(CAN) AR14558 AF SL SIN CITY
(USA)3954766 NPS MIRAGE 544 ET
X-(CAN) AR21748 DRS PICTURE PERFECT 32W
X-M464027 BYLAND SPARKLER 31A65
X-*5603 SHADYBROOK PRESTO 73G
*3018 SHADYBROOK PRECIOUS 78D
STATS: BORN 04/04/17 WEIGHT AT 6 MONTHS – 366KG WEIGHED 2ND NOVEMBER – 210
DAYS OLD – 409KG AT 12 MONTHS RAN WITH 27
HEIFERS – ALL SERVED AT 15 MONTHS – WEIGHED
650KG IN WORKING CONDITION FRAME SCORE - 6.2
SO MANY REASONS TO USE: ADD MUSCLE & GROWTH WITHOUT
SACRIFICING CALVING EASE ADD SHOW WINNING STYLE & EYE
APPEAL ADD MILK IMPROVE UDDERS POLLED COMPLETE OUTCROSS PEDIGREE PROVEN BLOODLINES, BACKED BY
BREED GREATS
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IRISH SHORTHORN SOCIETY BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
PEDIGREE: X-M466472 (IMP 472E) DEER TRAIL BUCKSHOT 5073
X-(CAN) M468361 SHADYBROOK SCOTTY 83K
X-F651310 MISS SCARLETT 10W
X-(CAN) M474588 BELMORE JACKAROO Z109
X-(AUS) M9303120 BELMORE WASHINGTON
X-F9702387 TREVINO ACTRESS 104TH
X-(AUS) F9402397 TREVINO ACTRESS 97TH
SIRE: X-(CAN) M476682 CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z
X-(CAN) M46851 BYLAND GOLD SPEAR
X-(CAN) *15192 WAUKARU GOLD MINE 2109
*4023395 WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 0144
X-(CAN) F6854402 CROOKED POST RED ROSE 4U
X-(CAN) *6512 C P BOSTON BODACIOUS 12H
X-(CAN) F 682487 CROOKED POST RED ROSE 48S
F666720 DOWNSVIEW RED ROSE 13E
X-(CAN) *14415 SPRYS TRUE BLUE Y033
X-(CAN) M474515 DRS BIG AL 3S
(CAN)*17642 DRS PRINCESS 18P
X-(CAN) M477782 DRS KNOCKOFF 51Y
X-(CAN) *12496 CROOKED POST NETWORK 37N
X-(CAN) F686826 DRS FLASH 28U
X-(CAN) *17641 DRS FLASH 15P
DAM: X-(CAN) *23877 DRS PICTURE PERFECT 32A
X-(CAN) AR25068 CF TRUMP X
X-(CAN) AR14558 AF SL SIN CITY
(USA)3954766 NPS MIRAGE 544 ET
X-(CAN) AR21748 DRS PICTURE PERFECT 32W
X-M464027 BYLAND SPARKLER 31A65
X-*5603 SHADYBROOK PRESTO 73G
*3018 SHADYBROOK PRECIOUS 78D
STATS: BORN 04/04/17 WEIGHT AT 6 MONTHS – 366KG WEIGHED 2ND NOVEMBER – 210
DAYS OLD – 409KG AT 12 MONTHS RAN WITH 27
HEIFERS – ALL SERVED AT 15 MONTHS – WEIGHED
650KG IN WORKING CONDITION FRAME SCORE - 6.2
SO MANY REASONS TO USE: ADD MUSCLE & GROWTH WITHOUT
SACRIFICING CALVING EASE ADD SHOW WINNING STYLE & EYE
APPEAL ADD MILK IMPROVE UDDERS POLLED COMPLETE OUTCROSS PEDIGREE PROVEN BLOODLINES, BACKED BY
BREED GREATS
SUPER MARIO PHOTOGRAPHED AT 8 MONTHS MARIO’S SUPERB HOOF SHAPE & STRUCTURE
MARIO PHOTOGRAPHED AT 15 MONTHS HAVING RUN WITH 27 HEIFERS
MARIO’S GRANDDAM: DRS PICTURE PERFECT 32W PHOTOGRAPHED AT 8 YEARS OLD
IRISH SHORTHORN SOCIETY BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
Semen available from this exciting young sire shortly! Pricing: €40 per straw, minimum order 5 straws. Contact: Irish Shorthorn Society Ltd, Templemore Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mob: 086-0461442, Tel: 0504-26806, Email: [email protected] Visit: www.irishshorthorn.com
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SOME INSPIRATION……
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SOME INSPIRATION……
50 Dairy Beef heifers were recently slaughtered under Ireland's progeny testing programme carried out by ICBF. It consisted of February and March born 2017 heifers. The group consisted of four different breeds Shorthorn, Angus, Hereford and Limousin. 5 heifers from this group were from Beef Shorthorn Sires used on the dairy herd. These heifers graded exceptionally well with 3 out of the 5 grading U- 4-,1 grading R- 4- and 1 grading R- 3+. The sires of these animals were EMS (Doon Erasmus) and SH2181 (Coolvin Dominator) The average carcass weight for the 5 heifers was 310.42 kgs at age of slaughter at 20 months. The average daily gain (ADG) for the animals was 1.56kgs. The percentage kill out was an average of 51.76%. The average dry matter intake (DMI) for the SHX group was 12.03 kgs with the heifers consuming between 11.2 and 12.68 kgs per day. Mr John Clarke, Shorthorn Marketing Company commented that these figures were extremely encouraging. He stated that The Irish Shorthorn Premium Beef Scheme was launched in 2016. The scheme offers 15 cents per kilo for Shorthorn sired beef. Since the launch of the scheme the use of Beef Shorthorn genetics in the dairy herd has been growing steadily. These results show that the use of selected Shorthorn sires are providing excellent results. The Shorthorn Marketing Company currently has a SHX Dairy Beef semen promotion scheme in place to increase the use of Beef shorthorn genetics in the dairy Herd. We feel that if shorthorn sires can deliver consistently the excellent results obtained in this progeny trial conducted by ICBF, there will be continually increasing demand for SHX calves for Dairy Beef finishers throughout the country.
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Top Grades For Dairy/Beef SHX Heifers
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Newmarket-on-Fergus 5th May Thomastown 5th May
Tralee Kingdom County Fair 12th May Newbridge College Show 12th May Nober Show and Fair Day 19th May
Bandon Show 19th May Athenry Show 26th May
Midleton Show 26th May Mallymoney Show 31st May
Belgooly & District Show 1st June Lurgan Show 1st June
North-West Clare Show Ennistymon 2nd June Armagh County Show 8th June
Scarriff Show 8th June Claregalway Show 9th June
Dundalk (Co. Louth) Show 9th June Cork Summer Show 15th & 16th June
Galway County Show 15th & 16th June Gorey 15th June
Saintfield & District 15th June Athlone 23rd June
Corrandulla Show 23rd June Charleville 29th & 39th June
Finn Valley 29th June Flavours of Fingal 29th & 30th June
Newry 29th June Ballinrobe 30th June Ballyfoyle 30th June Glencar 30th June
Omagh 5th & 6th July Adamstown 6th July
West-Clare (Kilrush) Show 6th July Clonmel 7th July
Co. Longford Show & County Fair 7th July Dunmanway Show 7th
Enniscrone & District Show 7th July Bannow & Rathangan 11th July
Ardrahan 13th July Barryroe 13th July
Castlewellan & District 13th July Mullingar 14th July
NorthMayo (Ballina) 14th July Carbery (Skibbereen) 18th July
Carnew & District 20th July Granard 20th & 21st July
Inishowen 20th July Sligo County Show (Riverstown) 21st July
Erris 21st July Mount Briscoe Rare & Traditional Breeds Show 21st
July Newcastlewest Show 21st July
Oldcastle 21st July West Kerry Show (Dingle) 21st July
Dungarvan 25th July Corofin (North Clare) 25th July
Jamestown 27th July
Manorhamilton 27th July Arva 28th July
Schull 28th July S/E Clare Show(Bridgetown) 28th July
Clogher Valley Show 31st July Kildysart 3rd August
North Sligo (Grange) 3rd August Claremorris 4th August
Glencolmcille Show 4th August Kilgarvan Show 4th August
Bonniconlon Show 5thAugust Castlerea Show 5th August
Nenagh -North Tipperary Show 5th August Tinahely Show 5th August
Clonmany Show 6th August Fermanagh County Show 6th & 7thAugust
Ardara SWD 10th August Gort & District Show 10th August
Tullamore & FBD National Livestock Show 11th August Ballinamore 13th August
Cappamore Show 17th August Roscommon Show17th August
Tydavet Show 17th August Ballyshannon Show 18th August
Mohill Show 18th August Mullagh Horse & Cattle Show 18th August
Tullow Show 18th August Bansha Show21st August Virginia Show 21stAugust
Iverk Show 24thAugust Limerick Show 25thAugust Moate Show 25thAugust
Swinford Show 25th August Elphin Show 31st August
Clarecastle Show 31st August Bantry Show 1st September
Royal Meath Show (Trim) 1st September Strokestown Show 7th September
Clonaslee Show 8th September Mountbellew Show 14th September
Ballinasloe Show 22nd September Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show
29th September National Dairy Show 19th October
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Newmarket-on-Fergus 5th May Thomastown 5th May
Tralee Kingdom County Fair 12th May Newbridge College Show 12th May Nober Show and Fair Day 19th May
Bandon Show 19th May Athenry Show 26th May
Midleton Show 26th May Mallymoney Show 31st May
Belgooly & District Show 1st June Lurgan Show 1st June
North-West Clare Show Ennistymon 2nd June Armagh County Show 8th June
Scarriff Show 8th June Claregalway Show 9th June
Dundalk (Co. Louth) Show 9th June Cork Summer Show 15th & 16th June
Galway County Show 15th & 16th June Gorey 15th June
Saintfield & District 15th June Athlone 23rd June
Corrandulla Show 23rd June Charleville 29th & 39th June
Finn Valley 29th June Flavours of Fingal 29th & 30th June
Newry 29th June Ballinrobe 30th June Ballyfoyle 30th June Glencar 30th June
Omagh 5th & 6th July Adamstown 6th July
West-Clare (Kilrush) Show 6th July Clonmel 7th July
Co. Longford Show & County Fair 7th July Dunmanway Show 7th
Enniscrone & District Show 7th July Bannow & Rathangan 11th July
Ardrahan 13th July Barryroe 13th July
Castlewellan & District 13th July Mullingar 14th July
NorthMayo (Ballina) 14th July Carbery (Skibbereen) 18th July
Carnew & District 20th July Granard 20th & 21st July
Inishowen 20th July Sligo County Show (Riverstown) 21st July
Erris 21st July Mount Briscoe Rare & Traditional Breeds Show 21st
July Newcastlewest Show 21st July
Oldcastle 21st July West Kerry Show (Dingle) 21st July
Dungarvan 25th July Corofin (North Clare) 25th July
Jamestown 27th July
Manorhamilton 27th July Arva 28th July
Schull 28th July S/E Clare Show(Bridgetown) 28th July
Clogher Valley Show 31st July Kildysart 3rd August
North Sligo (Grange) 3rd August Claremorris 4th August
Glencolmcille Show 4th August Kilgarvan Show 4th August
Bonniconlon Show 5thAugust Castlerea Show 5th August
Nenagh -North Tipperary Show 5th August Tinahely Show 5th August
Clonmany Show 6th August Fermanagh County Show 6th & 7thAugust
Ardara SWD 10th August Gort & District Show 10th August
Tullamore & FBD National Livestock Show 11th August Ballinamore 13th August
Cappamore Show 17th August Roscommon Show17th August
Tydavet Show 17th August Ballyshannon Show 18th August
Mohill Show 18th August Mullagh Horse & Cattle Show 18th August
Tullow Show 18th August Bansha Show21st August Virginia Show 21stAugust
Iverk Show 24thAugust Limerick Show 25thAugust Moate Show 25thAugust
Swinford Show 25th August Elphin Show 31st August
Clarecastle Show 31st August Bantry Show 1st September
Royal Meath Show (Trim) 1st September Strokestown Show 7th September
Clonaslee Show 8th September Mountbellew Show 14th September
Ballinasloe Show 22nd September Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show
29th September National Dairy Show 19th October
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Winning line-up from the RDS, Ballsbridge, in 1976. Deerpark Leader 12th far left.
Garry Leader 4th
Annaly Leo
Tournant Sir James
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Winning line-up from the RDS, Ballsbridge, in 1976. Deerpark Leader 12th far left.
Garry Leader 4th
Annaly Leo
Tournant Sir James
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