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The Royal Cornwall saw fewer entries than in previous years, but the standard was exceptionally high, and the breed dominated in the show-rings and in the interbreed classes. Many congratulations to Phil and Tim Eustice for taking the Supreme Championship – it was a very memorable moment when Hopton Maximus 2 was tapped out as the winner by interbreed judge Mr John Hoskin, and the watching crowd were certainly appreciative of the decision! Well done to all who brought their cattle to the show – the breed class judging was a delightful spectacle to watch. We were also quite proud to be awarded Best Trade Stand at Royal Cornwall in the Breed Societies section – well done, girls! The beef market is still moving in our favour, with increasing focus on grass-fed, low input cost, high quality beef. The ‘horsemeat scandal’ has played a helpful part in this, but there are plenty of other advantages that the breed can offer, as we all know. How encouraging to hear at Beef Expo from more than one quarter that the South Devon breed is raising its profile and is being talked about! But TB is still our biggest concern, playing havoc with trading restrictions and the loss of genetics. Please remember that one of the best protections against financial losses to TB is to use pedigree registrations as an insurance policy. Let us know if we can help you. Plans for the Next Generation Weekend are taking shape, and bookings are now being taken. It promises to be a great get-together for younger members (16-30 years), to make new contacts and to receive some very valuable instruction from highly experienced leaders. There are a number of Open Days coming up during the summer, and I hope to see many of you either there or at a show. If not me, then our President John Wakeham will be in attendance – or sometimes both of us! With my best wishes Caroline

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THE 4TH NATIONAL SHOW Devon County Show 16th-18th May

Anyone who was able to come to the Show at Devon County enjoyed a brilliant three days of showing, hospitality, good company – and good weather! Thursday morning kicked off with the first class of 11 cows with calves setting a high standard for the rest of the morning, as spectators were treated to a most impressive display of almost 100 South Devon cattle, looking radiant with the sun on their backs. All exhibitors should be proud that their efforts paid off – and it was certainly one of the best National Shows we have staged so far. Anyone seeing the breed for the first time in such numbers and with such quality would not fail to be impressed! Judge, James Eustice was certainly faced with some challenging classes and the bigger groups had to be short-listed before the final placings were decided. His breed champion was A & C Farms’ AI X Mutterton Ashton Bitter, bred by Alan & Elizabeth Bartley and sold at Exeter in 2011 for a (then) new breed record price. Taking reserve champion was the 2011 National Show Champion, Kestle Dahlia 60 from Roger Rundle. Reserve male champion was last year’s National Show male champion, Hopton Maximus 2, shown by Phil Eustice and bred by Nigel & John Williams. Reserve female champion was Roger Rundle’s Kestle Tulip 85, last year’s National Show champion. THE SHOW Judge: Mr James Eustice, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall Cow, born on or after 31 December 2009, certified in calf, having had a full time calf in the previous 12 months, with or without calf at foot 1st Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60 2nd Mr T L Warne CARZISE PAULINE 21 3rd W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD BIG LILLY 36 4th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 410 5th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 451 6th M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES CRUMPLE 3

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Heifer or cow, born between 1 January and 31 December 2010, certified in calf or with calf at foot 1st Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85 2nd Mr W H D Scott GROVE BUTTERCUP 124 3rd A & C Farms TREVASSACK ASTER 158 4th M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY CLAUDIA 9 5th R E & P V Hadley KESTLE TULIP 86 (TWIN) 6th Mr R V Hartshorn AI Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2011 1st Mr T L Warne PORTHKERRAS HYACINTH 1 2nd M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES VIOLET 5 3rd P S & A P Rowe TREWINT MARY 63 4th Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DOROTHY 176 5th M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY DORIS 23 6th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK BILLIE JEAN

Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2012 1st A & C Farms LANGHAM’S LADY 2 2nd A & C Farms LANGHAM’S CRUMPLE 3rd Mr R K Rundle AI KESTLE DAHLIA 67 4th Mr R K Rundle KESTLE BUTTERCUP 131 5th G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER TULIP 22 6th W P & S L Harper BEDFORD SUFFRAGETTE 36

Bull, born on or before 31 December 2009 1st A & C Farms AI X MUTTERTON ASHTON BITTER 2nd P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2 3rd Mr W H D Scott GROVE WELLINGTON 56 4th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT MAGNETTO 3 5th Mr & Mrs R Clemens OXEY NIMROD 2 6th Mells Park Trust AI MELLS PARK BERTIE

Bull, born in 2010 or 2011 1st Hadley Farms Ltd KNIGHTCOTE DEMETRIUS 6 2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY HANBURY 22 3rd Mr O Brewin NORTH VIEW BAILEY

Bull, born on after 1 January 2012 1st G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 16 2nd A & C Farms LANGHAM’S LOUIS 2 3rd Mr T L Warne PORTHKERRAS STRONGBOW 1 4th G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 21 5th G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 18 6th Mr R K Rundle KESTLE LEO 18

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Group of any three animals, bred by the exhibitor, entered in previous classes 1st Mr R K Rundle 2nd P S & A P Rowe 3rd G W & L F Pluess 4th A & C Farms 5th Mr T L Warne CHAMPION & SPECIAL PRIZES

Champion Female Winner Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60 Reserve Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

Champion Male – THE TULLY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY Winner A & C Farms AI X MUTTERTON ASHTON BITTER Reserve P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2

Breed Champion – THE LIDDELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Winner A & C Farms AI X MUTTERTON ASHTON BITTER Reserve Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60

Best Opposite Sex to Champion - THE SAS TROPHY Winner Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60

Best Young Bull on Performance – Breedplan recorded bulls born in 2012 Winner R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS LEWIS Reserve A H & E M Bartley MUTTERTON TOM PUTT 5

Best Group of Three Cattle, at least one of the opposite sex, owned by one exhibitor Winner A & C Farms Reserve Mr R K Rundle

Best Homebred Pair Winner Mr R K Rundle Reserve A & C Farms

Best Cow & Calf on Performance and Inspection for Breedplan recorded cows which have had at least three calves. Cows judged with calf at foot – THE CENTENARY TROPHY Winner Mr W H D Scott GROVE CELANDINE 85 Reserve M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES CRUMPLE 3

Best Exhibit bred by the Exhibitor who is resident in Devon – THE POWDERHAM PERPETUAL SILVER CHALLENGE CUP Winner F R J & R F Horsman GEORGE TEIGN (SWIG) BACCHUS Reserve W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD BIG LILLY 36

Best Polled Animal – THE HERBERT TULLY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP Winner W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD BIG LILLY 36 Reserve A H & E M Bartley Z MUTTERTON COMFREY 7

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Winner gaining the highest number of points – THE TRACK MARSHALL TROPHY Winner A & C Farms Reserve Mr R K Rundle A significant win was achieved on Saturday morning in the Commercial classes, when Roger Rundle’s Kestle Dorothy 176 was placed champion. What further proof do we need that the breed can compete head on with continental crosses? South Devons were also on display in some of the young handler competitions – evidence of their docility and ease of handling. It was, though, very disappointing to have to cancel our own Young Handler Competition, sponsored by Towergate Farm Insurance, because of too few competitors. I am pleased to say it will be carried over to the next National Show. Congratulations to ALL exhibitors – you all played a part in creating this impressive show of cattle – namely:

A & C Farms (5); A H & E M Bartley (2); R W & S M Bostelmann (6) Mr O Brewin (5); M E & T E Broome (5); N & E Bunkum (1)

Mr & Mrs R Clemens (1); P R & T Eustice (1); Mr K Finch (5); Mr R A Ford (5) R E & P V Hadley (6); Hadley Farms Ltd (6); W P & S L Harper (2) Mr R V Hartshorn (6); F R J & R F Horsman (2); Mr T H E Laity (1)

Mells Park Trust (3); G W & L F Pluess (1); P S & A P Rowe (1) Mr R K Rundle (1); M A & C Sandbach & Son (1); Mr W H D Scott (3)

Mr T L Warne (1) Commiserations to those exhibitors who were prevented from taking part because of TB restrictions - you are, most dreadfully, too numerous to mention. OTHER COMPETITION RESULTS Tidy Lines (judged by Mr Gordon & Mrs Anne Tully) 1st A & C Farms 2nd M E & T E Broome

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Best Dressed (judged by Mrs Rosemary Wakeham) Lady Mrs Margaret Eustice Gentleman Mr Douglas Scott Best Cake (judged by Mrs Sheila Ashford) Sponge 1st Mr Chris Page

2nd Mrs Margaret Northey 3rd Mrs Ann Daniels

Fruit 1st Mrs Jean Hadley 2nd Mrs Thelma Broome 3rd Mrs Margaret Northey Best Photograph (judged by Mr Eric Beard) At Show Mrs Stephanie Rowe On Farm Mrs Thelma Broome Best Limerick & Poem (judged by John Wakeham) Limerick 1st Mr Richard Camp 2nd Mr Chris Camp 3rd Mr Richard Camp Poem 1st Mr John & Mrs Sue Harvey 2nd Mr David Thomas 3rd Mrs Phil Eustice The winning limerick and poem take the space usually filled by ‘And Finally …’, so please see the back of the newsletter. If anyone would like a copy of all the literary creations, they will be available on request from the office. Thank you to all who took the trouble to enter any of these competitions – you provided entertainment for visitors, and also plenty of cake to eat during the show! It was also lovely to dress up, without having to think about wading through mud as we all did last year. SOCIAL EVENTS The Society marquee and a large space outside it, was crowded with members and guests who enjoyed the Cream Tea provided by the South Devon Cattle Breeders Club on Thursday afternoon. There were plenty of scones and cakes,

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and much talk between friends and fellow breeders. Thank you to all those who helped with the catering, especially Ann Daniels who spent a great deal of her time baking in the days prior to the show. (She now has other things to prepare for as her wedding fast approaches!) The Dinner that evening was held in the President’s Pavilion – a very smart marquee in the centre of the showground. About 100 guests enjoyed excellent South Devon beef provided by the Rowes from Tregondale, and the awards were presented by President John Wakeham, and thanks were conveyed to all who had contributed to the success of the National Show. The main social event on Friday was the region-hosted barbecue – South Devon burgers ably cooked by a team of ladies from Devon including Margaret Northey, Debbie Burrough, and Angela Smaridge, and enjoyed by another big crowd of South Devon members and guests. THANK YOU’S In addition to all those mentioned above, we must thank our Stewards – Gordon & Anne Tully, Raymond Perkins, and Ray Masters, who kept the cattle moving in and out of the ring, ensuring that judging could proceed as smoothly as possible. As it was, the judging lasted for almost six hours, such was the quality and numbers! We did not count the number of cups of tea and coffee served up over the three days, but it could not have been achieved without the team in the kitchen – so thank you to all who lent a hand to Debbie and Liz, and to all those who provided cakes to keep us all going! Most important, though, are our sponsors, without whose generosity the additional costs of the National Show, including travel discounts and prize money to exhibitors, would not be covered. We are therefore enormously grateful to all those who donated and sponsored, namely:

KIVELLS; MOLE VALLEY FARMERS; TOWERGATE FARM INSURANCE AGRICULTURAL CENTRAL TRADING; BARKERS ANIMAL HEALTH

CQLP; THE GODWORTHY HERD; VLA HERDSURE; SOYA UK PHILIP WARREN; THE WELLAND VALLEY HERD

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ACSTEDE DESIGN; CHESTERTON HUMBERTS; CLARITY COPIERS CORNISH MUTUAL; MATFORD ARABLE SYSTEMS

THE TREGONDALE HERD; THE SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB THE STRETCHFORD HERD

NATIONAL SHOW 2014 The next National will be held at the Great Yorkshire in July 2014, and plans will start to come together in the next few weeks. Watch this space for more information!

OTHER SHOW RESULTS

SHROPSHIRE

JUDGE: Mr Andrew Eustice, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Pair of animals from one exhibitor 1st Mr R V Hartshorn 2nd R W & S M Bostelmann 3rd Mr R V Hartshorn 4th J R & E Darlington

Bull, born on or before 31 December 2011 1st J R & E Darlington BRAFFERTON TROOPER 16

Bull, born in 2012 1st R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS LEWIS 2nd Mr R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG SAS XANTO 3rd Mr W H Sandford HAUGHTON SAS ROCKY

Cow, in calf or in milk, with or without calf at foot 1st Mr R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE 2nd Mr R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS SIMPLY MOLLY 3rd J R & E Darlington UPPER NORTON LAVENDER 4th N & C Read BRAFFERTON ALICE 3

Heifer, born in 2011 1st R W & S M Bostelmann ROSKILLY BUTTERCUP 2nd Major C A R Lockhart KNIGHTCOTE BRYONY 16 3rd Mr R V Hartshorn X CILGWRRWG WANWAN 4th Mr W H Sandford HAUGHTON DAISY 3

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Heifer, born in 2012 1st Mr R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG SAS XANTHIPPE 2nd J R & E Darlington CANAAN SNOWDROP 2 3rd Major C A R Lockhart HIGH ASH DAISY 4th J R & E Darlington CANAAN INDIGO 2

SPECIALS

Champion Female Winner R W & S M Bostelmann ROSKILLY BUTTERCUP Reserve Mr R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Champion Male Winner R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS LEWIS Reserve J R & E Darlington BRAFFERTON TROOPER 16

Exhibitor Bred Champion Winner R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS LEWIS Reserve Mr R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Breed Champion Winner R W & S M Bostelmann ROSKILLY BUTTERCUP Reserve R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS LEWIS

INTERBREED

Native Interbreed Beef Recorded Bull Winner R W & S M Bostelmann RUFFORD SAS LEWIS Reserve Mr R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG SAS XANTO SUFFOLK

JUDGE: Mr Roger Rundle, Newquay, Cornwall

Bull, any age 1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY HANBURY 22 2nd Portman Burtley Estate EWEFIELDS DAZZLER 2 3rd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY TRIDENT 3

Heifer, in calf, born in 2011 1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY DORIS 23 2nd Miss C Hanton MALTHOUSE MICA 5 3rd Portman Burtley Estate EWEFIELDS CORNFLAKE 5 4th Mr D L Farr INGLEBERRY AMY

Maiden heifer, born in 2012 1st Miss C Hanton CHIPDEN CATHERINE 2 2nd Miss C Hanton CHIPDEN LEXI 2 3rd Portman Burtley Estate EWEFIELDS VENUS 8 4th Mr D L Farr INGLEBERRY MARINKA 2

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Cow, with calf at foot who has had a full term calf since 1 June 2012 1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY CLAUDIA 9 2nd Portman Burtley Estate EWEFIELDS AUDREY

Best group of three, exhibitor bred 1st M E & T E Broome 2nd Miss C Hanton

SPECIALS

Champion Female Winner M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY DORIS 23 Reserve M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY CLAUDIA 9

Champion Male Winner M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY HANBURY 22 Reserve Portman Burtley Estate EWEFIELDS DAZZLER 2

Breed Champion Winner M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY HANBURY 22 Reserve M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY DORIS 23 ROYAL BATH & WEST

JUDGE: Mr Robert Jordan, Chagford, Devon

Bull, born before 2012 1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK BERTIE 2nd Mr W H D Scott GROVE WELLINGTON 56

Bull, born in 2012 1st Mr W H D Scott GROVE SOLOMON 50

Cow or heifer, with calf at foot or certified in calf, born before 2011 1st Mells Park Trust KEATON BLUEBELL 22 2nd Mr W H D Scott GROVE BUTTERCUP 124 3rd Mr R J Dimond KESTLE BUTTERCUP 122

Heifer, born in 2011 1st Mr R J Dimond SHEPTON PANSY 1 2nd Mr W H D Scott GROVE COLUMBINE 11 3rd Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK DANICA

Heifer, born in 2012 1st Mr W H D Scott GROVE BUTTERCUP 140 2nd Mr W H D Scott GROVE DAISY 24 3rd Mr R J Dimond SHEPTON BUTTERCUP 1

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Best group of three, exhibitor bred 1st Mr W H D Scott 2nd Mells Park Trust

Best pair 1st Mells Park Trust 2nd Mr W H D Scott 3rd Mr R J Dimond

SPECIALS

Champion Female Winner Mells Park Trust KEATON BLUEBELL 22 Reserve Mr W H D Scott GROVE BUTTERCUP 140

Champion Male Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK BERTIE Reserve Mr W H D Scott GROVE SOLOMON 50

Breed Champion Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK BERTIE Reserve Mells Park Trust KEATON BLUEBELL 22 ROYAL CORNWALL

JUDGE: Mr Paul Harrison, Tollerton, York, Yorkshire

Cow, born before 1 January 2010, having had a full-time calf on or after 1 January 2013 1st P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 410 2nd Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60 3rd Mr T L Warne CARZISE PAULINE 21 4th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 451 5th M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES CRUMPLE 3 6th G W & L F Pluess KESTLE BUTTERCUP 124

Cow, born before 1 January 2010, warranted in calf, having had a full-time calf since the previous show and before 1 January 2013 1st W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD BIG LILLY 36 2nd N & E Bunkum TAN HOUSE PENJENNY 4

Heifer or cow, born in 2010. Those born on or before 30 June to have had a full-time calf. Those born after 30 June to have had a full-time calf or to be certified in calf 1st Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

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Heifer, born in 2011 1st M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES VIOLET 5 2nd Mr T L Warne PORTHKERRAS HYACINTH 1 3rd Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DOROTHY 176 4th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT MARY 63 5th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK BILLIE JEAN 6th Mr T H E Laity Z POLKINGHORNE LADY BLITZ 36

Heifer, born in 2012 1st Mr R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 67 2nd G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER TULIP 22 3rd N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK CANDY 4th W P & S L Harper BEDFORD SUFFRAGETTE 36 5th M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES CRUMPLE 14 6th Mr T H E Laity Z POLKINGHORNE LADY BLITZ 37

Bull, born before 1 January 2010 1st P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2 2nd Mr & Mrs R Clemens OXEY NIMROD 2 3rd W P & S L Harper Z BEDFORD HERCULES

Bull, born in 2010 or 2011 1st Mr T H E Laity Z POLKINGHORNE INDIANA 2nd M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES ARTFUL DODGER (TWIN)

Bull, born in 2012 1st Mr R K Rundle KESTLE LEO 19 2nd G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 18 3rd W P & S L Harper BEDFORD NOBLE 4th G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 21 5th G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 16 6th Mr T L Warne PORTHKERRAS STRONGBOW 1

Group of three animals 1st Mr R K Rundle 2nd P S & A P Rowe 3rd M A & C Sandbach & Son

SPECIALS

Champion Female Winner Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85 Reserve P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 410

Champion Male Winner P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2 Reserve Mr & Mrs R Clemens OXEY NIMROD 2

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Breed Champion Winner P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2 Reserve Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

Best Female with calf at foot Winner P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 410 Reserve Mr T L Warne CARZISE PAULINE 21

Best Young Bull on performance and inspection Winner W P & S L Harper BEDFORD NOBLE Reserve G W & L F Pluess TREVOULTER CRUSADER 16

Best Group by same sire Winner Mr R K Rundle LUMBYLAW LEO 2 Reserve G W & L F Pluess WELLAND VALLEY CRUSADER 5

INTERBREED

Supreme Champion Beef Animal P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2

Best Pair of animals of any recognised beef breed Winner P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2 Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

Breeding Beef Cattle – Devon & South Devon breeds Winner P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2

Best Cow of any recognised beef breed bred by the Owner/Exhibitor Reserve Mr R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

RECENT SALES

CARLISLE SALE (non inspected)

BULLS Vendor Bull Purchaser Price Mr A R Lee Lumbylaw Halcyon 14 K & A Watchorn & Sons, Melton Mowbray, Leics 3400 Mr A R Lee Lumbylaw Majestic 14 Glenkiln Farm Partnership, Dumfriesshire 2400 FEMALES Vendor Heifer Purchaser Price J Roberts Barnscar Penny 4 Mr Jenkins, Bower, Wick, Caithness 780 J Roberts Barnscar Penny 5 Mr Jenkins, Bower, Wick, Caithness 750

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K Darnbrook Cleughside Charlock Douganhill Farms, Castle Douglas 1000 J Roberts Barnscar Suffragette 7 Mr Jenkins, Bower, Wick, Caithness 750 J Roberts Barnscar Kay 13 Mr Jenkins, Bower, Wick, Caithness 700 J Roberts Barnscar Dolly 3 Mr Jenkins, Bower, Wick, Caithness 750 K Darnbrook Cleughside Teasel Mr Jenkins, Bower, Wick, Caithness 800

CORNISH SOUTH DEVON BREEDERS FAIR

held under the auspices of the Truro South Devon Cattle Club Hallworthy, 9th May

Show champion P S & A P Rowe TREWINT CAVALIER 1 Inspected bulls Vendor Bull Purchaser Price P S & A P Rowe Trewint Cavalier 1 C B & J B S Mutton, St Mabyn, Cornwall 3200 M R & R J Rowe Tregondale Dynamic 2 B Camp, Modbury, Devon 3700 J M & M E Eustice Hay Barnabus 2 C R Elliott, Portloe, Truro, Cornwall 2200 All the heifers were sold in the commercial section of the sale, together with a good consignment of steers and crossbreds from J M & M E Eustice.

SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB SALE (non inspected)

Exeter, 31st May

THE SHOW Judge: Mr D J Thomas, Launceston BULLS 1st R R B & S J Harvey Z SEXTON POLL POLARIS 37 2nd Highgate Farm Partnership HIGHGATE NAPOLEON 3 3rd Mr P W Coaker Z BITTLEFORD DEMETRIUS 4 COWS WITH CALVES 1st A S & L M Johns POLLARDSCOMBE MAUD 16 2nd J R & S R Dagworthy BROWNS COUNTESS 3 3rd J R & S R Dagworthy CLANNON ONYX 35 MAIDEN HEIFERS OVER 2 YEARS 1st R L & B H Masters LEVATON ALISON 3 2nd A S & L M Johns POLLARDSCOMBE BONNIE 11 (B) 3rd R L & B H Masters LEVATON LILY 6

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MAIDEN HEIFERS UNDER 2 YEARS 1st R L & B H Masters LEVATON LILY 8 2nd R L & B H Masters LEVATON EMMA 4 Breed Championship Winner R R B & S J Harvey Z SEXTON POLL POLARIS 37 Res Highgate Farm Partnership HIGHGATE NAPOLEON 3 THE SALE Top priced bull, Z Sexton Poll Polaris 37, sold to J M & M E Eustice, Wadebridge, Cornwall for £4,725. Five bulls sold, averaging £3,090 Top priced cow with calf, Pollardscombe Maud 16 (B), sold to G Martyn & Sons, Launceston, Cornwall for £1,890. Ten cows with calves sold, averaging £1,543 Top priced maiden heifer over 2 years, Levaton Caroline 3, sold to M Ashman, Bridford, Exeter, Devon, for £1,386 Five maiden heifers over 2 years sold, averaging £1,298 Two maiden heifers under 2 years each sold at £735

AUTUMN SHOW & SALE

Summer has only just started (we hope!), and already I make mention of the Autumn Show & Sale! For good reason, though, for anyone thinking of entering a bull. Please ensure that your application for bull registration and submission of a hair sample for DNA testing is made at least three months prior to the sale date (8th October). Any bulls that have not been DNA typed for sire verification and myostatin by the time of cataloguing will not be allowed into the Sale. This ruling now applies to all Society Sales. Also, if you wish to continue to receive a posted catalogue you should let us know as soon as possible. Society and Midland Club sale catalogues are posted on our website in any case.

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NEXT GENERATION WEEKEND Bookings are now being taken for the Next Generation Weekend which is being held at the end of August in the Midlands, at Chesterton Fields Farm, Leamington Spa, and at Kislingbury, Northants – by very kind arrangement of the Hadley and Elliott families.

There will be two options for accommodation – either hotel (limited number of shared rooms available so first come, first served), or camping at the farm (you provide camping gear). The draft programme is as follows:

Friday 30th August Arrival at Chesterton Fields Farm early evening Evening barbecue & Quiz

Saturday 31st August Breakfast at Tarsus Hotel, Southam Discussion on cattle health issues, and health inspections at sales (Duncan Findlay MRCVS) Hands-on show preparation (Malcolm Broome) Pasty lunch Stock-judging (Richard Hartshorn) Pasture management talk (Dow Agriculture) Farm walk Greek evening at Tarsus Hotel, with entertainment

Sunday 1st Sept Breakfast at Tarsus Hotel Morning at Kislingbury, Northants looking at beef production

Barbecue lunch before departure home

As before, the weekend is open to members and friends aged 16 to 30 years (those under 18 will need parental permission). The cost of the weekend will be subsidised, and will cost approximately £75 per person if staying at the Hotel, and £50 if camping (to include all food)

The weekend is a great educational as well as social opportunity, drawing together youngsters from around the country to make friendships that will last! We would ask you to book early, please, to help us with planning, and let us know your preferred option for accommodation.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

POLLING AT OXEY FARM

By kind invitation of Richard & Diana Wright Oxey Farm, Tilton-on-the-Hill, Leicestershire, LE7 9DP

Tuesday 16th July, meeting at 1.30 pm

For members and guests interested in the breeding of polled South Devons

REGIONAL/CLUB OPEN DAY AT SPENCERS FARM

By kind invitation of David & Tracey Nixey Spencers Farm, Marsh End, Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, OX9 7AU

Monday 1st July, meeting at Manor Farm, Chinnor, OX39 4BN at 1 pm

For members of Region 4 and the Midland Club – and others are welcome!

REGIONAL FARM WALK AT DOLHURST FARM

By kind invitation of Yvonne and John Hopkins Dolhurst Farm, Lympsham, Somerset, BS24 0EB

Saturday 20th July, meeting at 2 pm Followed by region 3 Annual Meeting

Members from all regions welcome!

If you would like to come to any of these events please would you book with the SDHBS office. Thank you.

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COMPENSATION FOR BOVINE TB Payable during June 2013

NON PEDIGREE BOVINE

Male Female Age Compensation due Age Compensation

due Up to 3 months 246 Up to 3 months 194 Over 3 months up to 6 months

388 Over 3 months up to 6 months

332

Over 6 months up to 9 months


527



678



777


1,020 Over 16 months up to 20 months

885

20 months and over, non breeding bulls

1,180 20 months and over, not calved

1,023

Breeding bulls 20 months and over

1,837 Over 20 months, calved

972

PEDIGREE BOVINE

Male Female Age Compensation due Age Compensation

due Up to 6 months * Up to 6 months * 6 months up to 12 months

* 6 months up to 12 months

1,257


4,551 Over 12 months up to 24 months

1,630

24 months and over 3,131 24 months and over (not calved)

1,910

Calved over 24 months and up to 36 months

*

Calved 36 months and over

1,407

*Compensation to be determined using individual valuation ** Compensation to be determined using previously ascertained market price

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TB AND REGISTRATIONS

The number of TB incidences continues to rise, and we see more of our members having to cope with the effects of the disease. A section of Beef Expo was given over to a stand focussing on possible self-help measures, such as the use of mineral bucket stands that cannot be reached by badgers, and badger-proof fencing, as well as advertising the services of the South West TB Advisory Service (www.southwest-tbadvice.co.uk). But pedigree breeders can do more to protect the value of their businesses just by keeping up to date with their pedigree registrations. The difference in values between a non-pedigree and a pedigree casualty is blatant to see in the above table – for both bulls and females – so it is very much in your interests to get in touch with us if you need help with your paperwork. We are always ready and willing to assist at short notice, but if you have a TB test approaching it would be advisable not to delay. We are here to help.

BIRTH NOTIFICATIONS

When you send in your birth notifications (whether or not to be registered as pedigree) please would you help us by including:

• Service date, if known • Name of service sire on your passport application • Calving score • Birth weight, if noted

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HERD FERTILITY EXTRACTS FROM EBLEX BETTER RETURNS PROGRAMME

The profitability of a suckler herd is directly related to the number of calves reared per cow or heifer served annually. There are two main ways to improve suckler cow fertility:

- Increase conception rates, and - Reduce the interval between calving and conception

Achieving and maintaining a compact calving period

- Take the bull out after nine weeks - Cull 5-10% of cows calving outside the target calving period - Sell in-calf cows and heifers with calves at foot that fall outside the

target calving period, replacing with heifers

Feeding for fertility The hormones which control fertility and nutrition are closely linked. Under normal conditions dietary energy is the main factor limiting the reproductive performance of suckler cows. The most critical time for cow nutrition is from six weeks before calving through to six weeks after service. The best practical way of judging whether cows are being fed appropriately is by scoring them for body condition. Correct body condition will minimise calving difficulties and minimise the period after the birth when cows are not cycling. Essential micro-nutrients for fertility include copper, selenium and vitamin E. Negative influences on fertility These may include health issues, such as BVD, IBR and leptospirosis, so a health plan for your herd is most important. Difficult calvings greatly increase the risk of reproductive problems in the following breeding season, and also reduce calf survival. There are a number

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of ways to reduce the risk of difficult calvings including the use of EBVs in sire and dam selection, myostatin status, and nutrition. Bull fertility Bull fertility is crucial to maintaining a compact calving period, maximising the value of the calf crop and overall herd profitability. Many bulls are sub-fertile which can perhaps pose more of a problem than those that are infertile as you may not be aware until the damage to your calving pattern has been done. Rotating bulls or PD’ing early can identify a problem, as will ‘returning’ females. The EBLEX range of Beef publications are very informative and easy to understand. They can be obtained from the Better Returns Programme, EBLEX, Ashton House, Ambury Road South, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire,

PE29 3EH, tel 0870 241 8829, e-mail [email protected]

NBA BEEF EXPO 2013

Three Counties Showground, Malvern, 23rd May

Although Malvern is a very suitable venue it was perhaps not a great idea to return there two years in succession, as was reflected in disappointing visitor numbers. The Breed Societies area of the Expo was noticeably quieter for some breeds – but I am pleased to report that we received a steady flow of visitors to our stand throughout the day, and the range and quality of the demonstration cattle was excellent. Thank you to those who brought the cattle – Keith & Margaret Plain, Tom Elliott, Robert & John Hadley, and John & Nigel Williams – and to all those who helped on the stand. Next year the Expo moves north to Hexham.

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LIVESTOCK 2013

We shall have a stand at Livestock 2013, Wednesday 3rd/Thursday 4th July at the NEC. The Event no longer focusses just on dairy interests, and we find more beef farmers visiting, as well as dairy farmers looking to change direction into beef. Please see the enclosed leaflet for further information. To help you get to the Event, free coach transport is being arranged from across the country (north, south, east and west). To book a £20 admission ticket to the Event and a place on one of the coaches, telephone 0845 458 2711, or go to www.livestockevent.co.uk. Sounds like a good deal!

SCHMALLENBERG VIRUS

It is very welcome news indeed that a vaccine for the Schmallenberg Virus will be available from the beginning of July – Bovilis SBV – for both cattle and sheep. Although it is purported that previous exposure to the disease brings immunity to surviving animals, there is some doubt as to whether this is definite, so the best advice is to plan to vaccinate your cattle as soon as you can, whether or not you have been affected by Schmallenberg before. Cattle may be vaccinated from 2 months of age, with two doses of 2ml, four weeks apart. As yet, it is not known whether a booster vaccine will be needed thereafter. It is recommended that the vaccination course is completed at least three weeks before mating to ensure that the animal has been actively immunised before the start of gestation.

SECRETARIAL VACANCY

The South Devon Cattle Breeders Club would like to hear from someone willing to take on the task as Secretary as from October 2013. Payment goes with the position. Please contact the Club Treasurer, Mrs Angela Smaridge on 01548 521404/07811 544905, or Mrs Margaret Northey on 01548 830612.

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SEMEN AVAILABILITY Please be advised that the Society’s stock of Grove Bellerophon 3 semen is now being made available to any member of the Society, at a cost of £15 per straw, plus distribution charge of £30 plus VAT. As the supply is quite limited, the maximum order will initially be restricted to 20 straws. The Breed Improvement Committee is currently considering a number of new options for the semen collection of a Society Proven Bull.

ROAST BEEF LUNCH – WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

Organised by Ladies in Beef, Royal Bath & West, and RABI

An attempt will be made on Thursday 10th October at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, to break the Guinness World Record for the most people eating a roast meal at the same time and to raise money for

farming families in need. The initiative is led by female beef farmers ‘Ladies in Beef’, and all funds

raised will go to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. To break the world record, which stands at 1,632, there must be at least five

minutes in which everyone is eating at the same time – only those who have their roast beef main course in front of them can be counted. After that

guests can enjoy the rest of their meal, which includes apple pie and cream, at leisure. Guests must arrive by 11.30 am, ready to be seated at noon. There will

be entertainment. Tickets cost £25, to include drinks, and can be booked by telephone on 01749 813899, by e-mailing [email protected], or by logging on to

www.bradsons.co.uk/tickets

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DIARY June 20th Executive meeting, Westpoint 30th Race for Life, Westpoint July 1st Region 4/Midland Club Open Day, Spencers Farm 3rd/4th Livestock 2013, NEC 16th Poll Group Open Day, Oxey, Leicestershire 20th Wessex Region Open Day, Dolhurst Farm September 5th Council meeting October 8th Autumn Show & Sale, Bristol November 1st Agri-Expo, Carlisle 6th Society Sale, Skipton December 5th-6th Smithfield & Calf Show, Peterborough

CATTLE FOR SALE LIST

Please let us know when you sell these animals to save wasted enquiries

BULLS Trewint Excalibur 2 L E Walters & Son 01404 841403 UK383029 400541 Devon – Region 2 Born 16/05/2006 Brafferton Starbuster Wright D & L Farr 01409 405057/ UK122117 400175 Leicestershire – Region 5 07837 405346 Born 15/07/2007 Welland Valley Explorer 9 Mr P Shubrook 01252 703658/ UK201140 500995 Surrey – Region 4 07824 357684 Born 05/10/2007 Brafferton Trooper 15 Mr J P Harrison 01347 838725/ UK122117 700227 Yorkshire – Region 7 07971 699716 Born 29/01/2009 AI Waddeton Homer 6 The Tully Partnership 01803 842394 UK364027 500828 Devon – Region 2 Born 22/03/2009 Raphael Warrior F & J Rowe 01503 272766 UK382939 100792 Cornwall – Region 1 Born 22/02/2010 Ingleberry Starwright Kit D & L Farr 01509 504057/ UK200789 700120 Leicestershire – Region 5 07837 405346 Born 22/02/2011

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Waterlane Godfrey Mr O A Reynolds 07885 802302/ UK260354 700439 Kent – Region 4 01580 754353 Born 04/03/2011 Waterlane Gerald Mr O A Reynolds 07885 802302/ UK260354 100447 Kent – Region 4 01580 754353 Born 19/03/2011 AI Z Woodhayes Illya 21 B G & J Z A Dart 01884 277410/ UK373426 600034 Devon – Region 2 07595 205938 Born 19/04/2011 Brafferton Warrior 5 Mr J P Harrison 01347 838725/ UK122117 700311 Yorkshire – Region 7 07971 699716 Born 13/01/2012 Trevowah Maximus P R & T Eustice 01637 830218 UK381740 500099 Cornwall – Region 1 Born 04/03/2012 Trevowah Maximus 2 P R & T Eustice 01637 830218 UK381740 100102 Cornwall – Region 1 Born 06/03/2012 FEMALES 10 bulling heifers Mr A R Lee 01665 574277/ Northumberland – Region 7 07789 390400 Bulling heifers R R B & S J Harvey 01548 830307/ Devon – Region 2 07974 391105 Cows in calf, & bulling heifers Mr D P Crow 01952 222134/ Shropshire – Region 6 07811 593260 2 x 2 year old heifers in calf K V & M A Plain 01684 772096 Wessex – Region 3 Bulling heifers out-wintered Mr A Rew 01626 365107 Devon – Region 2 4 x 2 year old heifers A H & E M Bartley 01884 38964 Devon – Region 2 8 bulling heifers P S & A P Rowe 07772 563967/ Cornwall – Region 1 01579 347155 8 in-calf cows Mr W H D Scott 01608 651464 Gloucestershire – Region 3 www.southdevons.co.uk 5 cows & 4 heifers Mr T G Elliott 07508 624376/ Northants – Region 5 01604 831491

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BEST LIMERICKS, NATIONAL SHOW

1st: by Richard Camp, Horsehill Farm, Lent Hill, Ashburton, Devon

They say where there’s muck there is brass, South Devons are in the top class;

Some people chase Limmies, Others like Simmies,

But a South Devon’s the best user of grass!

2nd: by Chris Camp, Horsehill Farm, Lent Hill, Ashburton, Devon

There once was a breeder called Lello Whose bull had a really deep bellow,

Well-muscled and strong, Incrediby long,

His temperament was ever so mellow!

BEST POEMS, NATIONAL SHOW

1st: A VIRGIN COW’S LAMENT by John & Sue Harvey, Torr Down, Victoria, Australia

I’ve just given birth to a heifer, of pride and milk I am full, But it’s sad to relate my late little state was not brought about by a bull.

I’ve never been naughty, I swear it, despite the calf that I’ve borne, Like Farmer Brown’s tractor, I’m virgo intacta, I’ve not had a bull by the horns.

How drab are the farmyards and meadows, the paddocks seem empty and grey, The one bit of fun in life’s dreary run, has by science been taken away.

If what I have heard is the truth, and natural to all it must seem, A cow’s female passion is all out of fashion and bully is naught but a dream.

I know that the farm is a business, in which we must all pull our weight. Well I’d pull and I’d pull for a strongly built bull, but this phoney business I hate.

No bull has ever caressed me, I’ve not had the ghost of a binge. I’ve never been loved, but brutally shoved, by a bloody great plastic syringe.

It must be thought that I’m jealous, there are things a cow mustn’t say, But those female tarts that handle my parts, still get theirs the old-fashioned way!

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2nd: THE CREAM OF BOVINE PROGRESS By David Thomas, Polyphant, Launceston, Cornwall

The cattle breeds of England are known the wide world over, From hardy Highlands in Western Isles, to those which graze in clover.

We were the stockyard of the globe, when came they seeking sires, Improvers for their native stock; took best from many shires.

The colonies and territories were as an open gate, ‘Twas for a better yielding beast in far flung land and states.

Took white faces from the marches, Midland Shorthorns, roans and red, Caledonia’s prized blocks of jet; most beef breeds seen and bred.

Came south and west to farthest shire, Red Devons soon to sail, Milkiest in values of Culm and Honiton, most sure to fill the pail.

Atlantic coast and up Exmoor were reds, not quite as large, But many found a permanent niche down in Brazil and Arg’.

Then on to that great upland, bleak – Dartmoor’s south & western foothills-keep And further to the Channel coast, a bovine which is uppermost.

Plenty of milk of quality and taste; famed cream – not centrifuge in haste, But proper clotted, scalded, slow, famed by the field gangs, out to mow.

Plus meat in plenteous quantity, on ships from Devonport, off to sea. Now in century twenty-one, this breed competes, whoever come.

Later than some, on the world wide stage; gentle with nature, we turn the page. Finds this bovine beauty in many lands, highly appreciated, and in expert hands.

Be it ranches or ranges, far stretching veldt, or in the homeland with Sax’ and Celt

This mighty contender is quickening its paces, as surely it’s quietly going places.

Famous SOUTH DEVONS in an ever widening field, topping suckler cow, or pasture graziers yield,

From mod’ feedlot and to butcher’s blocks, this breed today is proving – tops!

South Devons Newsletter June 2013

Documents

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beef expo

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