GOLDEN MOMENT AT BORDERWAY BLACK AND WHITE SALE

The 23rd Black & White Sale held at Borderway, Carlisle (5th December) attracted one of the largest crowds ever seen at the event. Europe’s most prestigious dairy cattle sale featured bidders from across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and North America, as purchasers were offered the very best dairy genetics from nine counties.


Top price at the sale went to Shanael Minister Golden, consigned by the Miller family, Shanael Holsteins, Evesham. Golden sold for 10,000gns to Peter Prior, Designer Holsteins, Nortons, Radley Green, Essex. This outstanding 10 month old calf was also awarded the best turned out animal in the sale parade the previous evening by event judge Bruce Jobson. Born in February 2009, she is sired by Mr Minister from a VG89 Picston Shottle dam and sold with AI interest from several leading genetic companies.

Second top price went to Willsbro Howie Lila Z, consigned by Willsbro Holsteins, Cornwall. A Kerndtway Howie granddaughter out of the All Canadian Lylehaven Lila Z EX94, she sold for 9,000gns and joins the herd of B. Mckiken, Ernespie, Castle Douglas. This heifer has created interest from all over Europe and sold with over £7,000 in embryo and bull contracts.

The famous Overside herd owned by the Neilson family, Lanarkshire, took third place in the price leader board at 8000gns with Overside Goldwyn A Amanda. This fancy Braedale Goldwyn daughter is descended from the world renowned DRA August family. Her nearest seven dams are all scored Excellent and this 10 month old stylish heifer was purchased by K&M Jamieson, Woodhead, Annan.

The hottest Picston Shottle daughter in the sale was a member of the famous Marie family from the Denmire herd, owned by the Dennison family, Cumbria. Her dam is Denmire Gibson Marie 22 EX91, a former Royal Welsh show Champion; her next four dams are scored Excellent 94 with all over 100 tonnes of lifetime production. She now joins the Ballycrochan herd of Aubrey Patterson, Bangor, Co. Down for 7,500gns.

The Denmire herd continued an impressive sale run with a very classy Braedale Goldwyn daughter descended from nine consecutive Excellent scored dams and dates back to the “Queen of the Breed” Glenridge Citation Roxy EX97. This beautiful young calf now joins the herd of C.S.A Brassington & Son, Shorpshire, for 6,500gns.

Top price heifer calf from mainland Europe went to Markwell-CBS Advent Reflection-Red consigned by Karl Rutten, Belgium. She was sired by KHW Kite Advent-Red from the first ever Red member of the Raven family to classify Excellent. She sold for 6,500gns to the Miller family, Shanael Holsteins, Evesham.

Also selling for 6,500gns was Skye Hot Jodie RC consigned by Willy & Jo Templeton, Ayrshire. Jodie is sired by Dudoc Mr Burns, and is a grand-daughter of Fradon Rudolph Jodie EX, one of hottest Red bloodlines in North America. She sold with bull contracts to Semex and Cogent and was purchased by a syndicate of breeders from Ayrshire, Messrs Bryson, DG Morgan & AD Hughes and J Craig.

The first ever vehicle registration number plate offered at the event sold for 1,100gns to Colin Laird, Blythbridge Farms, Edinburgh. Registration number, “B19 MLK” (BIG MILK) featured as the first lot of the day and helped further create the unique atmosphere at Borderway according to Head Pedigree Auctioneer Glyn Lucas.

“We had the biggest ever crowd at the event and the atmosphere was sensational throughout the day. However, I’d like to congratulate all the consignors on offering cattle descended from many of the world’s greatest cow families and helping to further maintain the event’s reputation as Europe’s premier dairy cattle sale,” he said.

Leading Prices

Lot 65 10000 Designer Holsteins, Nortons, Radley Green, Ingatestone
Lot 59 9000 B McMiken, Ernespie, Castle Douglas
Lot 68 8000 K&M Jamieson, Woodhead, Annan, Dumfriesshire
Lot 32 7500 JA Patterson, 186 Ballycrochan Road, Bangor, Co. Down
Lot 51 6500 CSA Brassington & Sons, Newfarm, Roden, Telford, Shropshire
Lot 90 6500 Shanael Holsteins, Greville Hall Farm, Hinton on the Green, Evesham
Lot 27 6500 Messrs Bryson, Whitecroft Farm, Mauchline, Ayrshire
DG Morgan & AD Hughes, Little Auchengibbert, Logan, Cumnock
J Craig, Tannockhill, Mauchline, Ayrshire
Lot 81 6000 M Armstrong, Wolfa, Great Salkeld, Penrith
Lot 94 6000 B McLean, 76 Priestland Road, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Lot 73 5800 B McLean, 76 Priestland Road, Bushmills, Northern Ireland
Lot 56 5700 P Mercer, Larch Farm, Weston Lane, Basford, Crewe
Lot 48 5400 H Patton & Sons, 148 Movilla Road, Newtownards, Co. Down
Lot 100 5300 WJ Armour, The Milton, Moffat, Dumfriesshire
Lot 15 5200 DP Day & Son Ltd, New Sheepfold, Ingleby Greenhow
Lot 34 5200 Messrs Lawrie, Grange Hall Farm, Pettinain, Lanark
RD Fleming, Hillhead, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie
Lot 41 5000 MJ Owens, Bryn Farm, Tregaron, Ceredigion
Lot 45 5000 JA Patterson, 186 Ballycrochan Road, Bangor, Co. Down
Lot 23 5000 M Halliwell, 1 Queens Hill, Dingestow, Monmouth

Averages
75 Holsteins = £4218.20
3 Jerseys = £1855
5 First Choices = £4998
78 Overall = £4127.30

New British owned AI company launched

A new AI company will be launched today called Sterling Sires Ltd. Committed to the company’s moto “Great cows are profitable cows” Sterling Sires will source genetics from the UK and around the world.

The company is owned and managed by Paul & Kirsty Westaway. Paul has extensive experience of the UK AI industry having worked previously for both Supersires and GenusABS. Today Paul and Kirsty run two farms in Dymock Gloucestershire trading as Melview Farming and Sterling Sires will be run from the farm.

Commenting on the companies launch Paul said “I am a great believer in British Cattle and the breeders in this country. We will be progeny testing bulls in the UK from the best cow families from both here and abroad. One of the first bulls we will sample will be Kellywell Picasso, a bull born in Cumbria but with an incredible, globally popular, pedigree.”

Sterling Sires has a wide selection of proven bulls including Gen-I-Beq Bolton, the Champion brother to Goldwyn with +2.8 UK Type and Comestar Outback who, as well as great type (+2.6), has huge lifespan (+0.5), super fertility Index (+4.7) and a breed leading scc (-25%).
Sterling Sires also has a good selection of other dairy breeds including British Friesian together with an extensive stud of British Beef bulls.

“As farmers ourselves, we know that breeders expect exceptional products to be coupled with great customer service and value for money” comments Paul “Sterling Sires will be a company that tries to excel in these areas”.

1.2 million dollar cow

The Road to the Royal Sale, hosted by western Canadian powerhouse, Morsan Farms, was held Wednesday in Uxbridge, Ontario at the Vanhaven Sales facility. Topping the event at a whopping 1.2 million dollars was Lot #1, Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, the VG-89 All-Canadian and All-American from 2008. Missy sold with embryo contracts and hails from a VG-88 Outside dam and then a VG-85 Progress. Her 8/09 proof numbers include +3042 LPI +1276M +92F +38P +22 Conf. Consigned by the sale hosts, this Grand Champion from the 2009 Western Fall National Show sold to a buyer from Denmark.

Other sale highlights included:
Lot 7 – Rocky Mountain Shottle Sweet, 4/09 Shottle x Gen-I-Beq Goldwyn Secret (VG-87) back to the Glen Drummond Aero Flower family$13,200
Lot 13 – Smithden Goldwyn Autumn, 3/09 Goldwyn x Smithden Allen Alison (VG-88 4*)$7,000
Lot 25 – Lindenright Shottle Radiant, 9/07 Nom. All-Canadian 2005 & 2006Shottle x Lindenright Morty Lottery (VG-86) back to Dream & Do Beccas Image (3E-94 DOM)$43,000
Lot 27 – Kingsway Goldwyn Champagne (VG-87), Goldwyn x Kingsway Lheros Chelsie (VG-89 1*)$39,000
Lot 36 – Morsan Goldwyn Idem, 5/09 Goldwyn x Maroch Idem Champion (EX-93) Res. All-Canadian & Nom. All-American Sr. 3-year-old 2008 back to Dixie-Lee-H Imari-ET (VG-88)$11,000
Lot 53 – Dappledale HH Red Allure, 12/08 Fradon Redliner x KHW Regiment Ariel-Red-ET (VG-89) x Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET (2E-95 DOM)$10,200
Lot 57 – Rosiers Brae Goldwyn, a just fresh Goldwyn x Rosiers Burka Triumphant (EX-90)$41,000

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National Dairy show full results

CLASS HA – SPONSORED BY PFIZER
Handler aged under 14 years on 1st jan. ‘09 exhibiting a holstein or jersey calf born after 1st jan. ‘09
1st: Christine Lynch
2nd Paul Murphy
3rd Cormac Desmond

CLASS HB – SPONSORED BY ICMSA
Handler aged under 18 years to a minimum of 14 years on 1st Jan. ‘09 exhibiting a holstein or jersey calf born between 1st July & 31st Dec ‘08
1st Thomas Neville
2nd Catriona Neville
3rd Niamh Fortune

Handling Championship sponsored by Semen WorldChampion Handler: Thomas NevilleReserve Champion Handler: Catriona Neville

CLASS 1
Heifer born on or after January 1st 2009
1st: Exhibitor: Tom Lynch with Ballyelan Talent celicia dob: 05.01.09 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Croagh Celicia 35 VG86 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 10301kgs 4.09%BF 3.33%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Tom Lynch Ballyelan Damion Robyn dob:11.01.09 Sire: Erbacres Damion Dam: Ballyelan Allen Tonair ET VG89 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 11366kgs 3.53%BF 3.24%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Tom Lynch Ballyelan Damion Robin dob:07.01.09 Sire: Erbacres Damion Dam: Ballyelan Goldwyn Robin 2 GP84 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 7910kgs 3.36%BF 3.05%Pr 266
4th: Exhibitor: Paul Boal lumville debbie Mandy dob: 14.01.09 Sire: Far-O-La Debbie-Jo Drake ET Dam: Ballyvore Leduc Mandy ET VG88 Bred by: Richard Whelan Dam: 15384kgs 4.54%BF 3.07%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: John McNamara ARDSKEAGH MIA DORA ET DOB: 01.01.09 Sire: Tri-Day Adolph ET Dam: Md-Maple-Dellbe Mia ET VG86 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 10,429kgs 4.20%BF 3.10%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Patrick Gaynor Mullaghlands Champion Joan dob: 25.01.09 Sire: Champion Dam: Mullaghlands Igniter Joan Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 8381kgs 2.88%BF 2.96%Pr 305

Best Exhibitor Bred: Ballyelan Talent Celicia owned by: Tom Lynch
Highest EBI: Barna AAP Circle owned by: Elizabeth & Ml. McNamara

CLASS 1J – Sponsored by Kerry Agri Business
Jersey Heifer born on or after January 1st 2009
1st: Exhibitor: Pat Ahern/Pat Coffey Potterswalls lexinton veronica dob:02.01.09 Sire: Woodstock Lexington Dam: Skyhigh Sooner Veronica Bred by: Ashley Fleming Dam: 6413kgs 5.05%BF 3.97%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Tim O’Connell Hillcap coast dob: 26.01.09 Sire: Pine Haven Dam: Hillcap Anne Bred by: Exhibitor
3rd: Exhibitor: Pat Ahern Moorshill Eve Lexington dob: 11.02.09 Sire: Woodstock Lexington Dam: Glencash Eve Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 5250kgs 5.27%BF 3.81%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: John & Anne-Marie McNamara Moonduff Bretta DOB: 17.02.09 Sire: Molly Brock Bretta Dam: Danish H Zinnia Bred by: Dam: 8064kgs 5.95%BF 4.12Pr 305
BEST EXHIBITOR BRED ANIMAL: Hillcap Coast exhibited by Tim O’Connell

CLASS 2 – sponsored by Fullwood
Heifer born between July 1st 2008 & December 31st 2008
1st: Exhibitor: Mervyn Kearney of Salesian Ag. College Pallaskenry Animal: Copsewood Goldwyn Helga
2nd: Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones hallow sept storm indianink dob: 06.10.08 Sire: Pursuit September Storm Dam: Lisduff Indianink 12 ET EX92 3E Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 10199kgs 4.08%BF 3.33%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling & Mervyn Eager Balonnel Goldwyn Sharon dob: 08.09.08 Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Dam: Cannontown Cousteau Sharon 2 EX92 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 12031kgs 2.90%BF 2.54%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Lheros Monique ET Dob: 13.09.08 Sire: Comestar Lheros Dam: Mapel Wood Astre Monique EX91 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 8162kgs 3.75%BF 3.14%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Richard Whelan Lumville damion chrissie dob: 20.10.08 Sire: Erbacres Damion Dam: Lumville Ch Chrissie ET VG89 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 13504kgs 4.21%BF 3.42%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor:Richard Whelan & Kevin McGloin Rosstemple Dundee luna dob: 25.10.08 Sire: Regancrest Dundee ET Dam: Idee Durham Lyuba VG86 Bred by: Sean Curtin Dam: 10057kgs 3.70%BF 3.50%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred: Copsewood Goldwyn Helga owned by Mervyn Kearney, Salesian Ag. College, Pallakenry.
Highest EBI: Copsewood Goldwyn Helga owned by Mervyn Kearney, Salesian Ag. College, Pallakenry.

CLASS 3 SPONSORED BY NGS ENGINEERING
Heifer born between January 1st 2008 and June 30th 2008
1st: Exhibitor: David Boyd glaslough fab Francy dob: 03.01.08 Sire: Quality Fabulous Dam: Glaslough Astro Finch EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 11986kgs 4.15%BF 3.35%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: David Beechinor Mileen talented sasha dob: 01.03.08 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Lisduff Sasha 46 ET VG88 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 9752kgs 3.17%BF 3.25%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Jim & Una Sinnott Ballyboy lheros carmen 600 et dob: 04.02.08 Sire: Comestar Lheros Dam: Ballyboy M Storm Carmen ET EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 10419kgs 3.95%BF 3.15%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: John A Forrest Coolroehouse D Jill dob: 01.03.08 Sire: Mesland Duplex ET Dam: Lisduff Jill 127 EX92 3E Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 11306kgs 3.28%BF 3.35%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: D. & Ml. O’Sullivan Lisnacunna toystory luella dob: 02.02.08 Sire: Jenny-Lou Mrsht Toystory Dam: Lisnacunna Talent Luella Bred by: Pat Coffey Dam: 7199kgs 3.66%BF 3.31%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Laura Sinnott Ballyboy Damion Carmen 613 dob: 24.03.08 Sire: Erbacres Damion Dam: Ballyboy Gibson Carmen 5 GP82 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 5483kgs 3.96%BF 3.25%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor bred animal: Glaslough Fab Francy owned by David BoydHighest EBI: Lissaniskey Goldwyn Elegance ET owned by Jeremiah Murphy

CLASS 4 – SPONSORED BY EUROGENE
Heifer born between January 1st 2007 and December 31st 2007
1st: Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones Hallow Lheros Indianink dob: 19.05.07 Sire: Comestar Lheros Dam: Lisduff Indianink 12 ET EX92 3E Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 10669kgs 3.57%BF 3.28%Pr 296
2nd: Exhibitor: Liam Murphy Swiftsheath susie mist dob: 02.08.07 Sire: Picston Shottle Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 24 VG85 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 6595kgs 3.56%BF 3.19%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Donal Neville Emerald Talent Karry DOB: 25.10.07 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Emerald Jolt Karry EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 9121kgs 3.87%BF 3.05%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Dermot O’Driscoll Skeafbridge dee my fair lady dob: 09.09.07 Sire: Regancrest Dundee ET Dam: Karona Lheros Myfair Lady VG89 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 12153kgs 3.70%BF 3.30%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: John Hurley clonpaddin er fame et dob: 15.01.07 Sire: Erbacres Damion Dam: Cradenhill Linjet Fame EX92 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 10046kgs 4.55%BF 3.38%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Lisselan Farms Ltd. Lisselan rampage tracey dob: 15.09.07 Sire: Rosedale- L Rampage Red Dam: Lisselan L Tracey EX92 2 E Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 8054kgs 4.57%BF 3.70%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor bred: Hallow Lheros Indianink owned by M. & P. JonesBest EBI: Clonpaddin ER Fame ET owned by John Hurley

CLASS 4 J – SPONSORED BY SOUTHERN FARM FUELS/BARRETT AGRI
Jersey Heifer born before 31st December ‘08 not in milk
1st: Exhibitor: Michael Booth Potterswalls jamaican pansy dob:09.03.08 Sire: Bridon Jamaica CJCC Dam: Potterswalls Barrister Pansy Bred by: Ashley Fleming
2nd: Exhibitor: Ricky Barrett Laurelelm Commerica Glamour dob: 18.09.08Sire: Bridon Remake Commercia Dam: Potterswalls Ressurrection Glamour Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 6144kgs 4.99%BF 3.94%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: The Whitley Family Gortmoyle Counciller Cuddle 2 dob: 17.01.08 Sire: Glenholme Counciller CJCC Dam: Gortmoyle Sultan Cuddle Bred by: UK Bred Dam: 5234kgs 4.38%BF 3.34%Pr 255
4th: Exhibitor: Richard Helen Kilgarriffe Senior’s Prance dob: 11.04.08 Sire: Pinehaven Senior Dam: Potterswalls Barristar Prance Bred by: Exhibitor Dam: 3763kgs 4.12%BF 3.70%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Tim O’Connell hillcap Zoie dob: 19.02.08 Sire: QZIK Dam: Hillcap Zoe Bred by Exhibitor
6th: Exhibitor: J & A McNamara Moon gina dob: 14.02.08 Sire: Hillcap Brandy Dam: Lowland Gina Bred by:
Best Exhibitor Bred Animal: Laurelelm Commerica Glamour owned by Ricky Barrett

JUNIOR HOLSTEIN CHAMPION SPONSORED BY AIB BANK
Champion: Hallow Lheros Indianink owned by M. & P. Jones
Reserve Champion: Swiftsheath Susie Mist owned by Liam Murphy

CLASS 5 SPONSOREDY BY OSMONDS
Cow shown not in Milk having calved not more than twice
1st: Exhibitor: R. Whelan & E. Kelly Lumville danoise 2 EX90 dob:11.08.03 Sire: Silky Cousteau Dam: Lumville Danoise GP81 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 16386kgs 3.90%BF 3.26%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Bodermist Syndicate Glaslough gibson fran et vg89 dob:29.04.03 Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Glaslough Raider Fran EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 12018kgs 4.46%BF 3.37%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Paul Hannan lisnalty pauline 6 VG89 dob: 20.12.03 Sire: Lisnalty Storm 7 Dam: Lisnalty Pauline 4 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 14862kgs 4.21%BF 3.36%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: John A. Forrest Lisduff Indianink 27 VG87 dob: 02.09.04 Sire: Calbrett Hh Champioin Dam: Lisduff Indianink 16 ET EX90 Bred by: John O’Sullivan Yield: 8962kgs 3.10%BF 3.14%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons dock talent tracey 1 vg89 dob: 06.01.05 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Dock Gibson Tracy VG86 Bred by: Brian Hayes Yield: 10365kgs 3.93%BF 3.28%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Peter Kingston Yockingsgate almond morty avis GP84 DOB: 01.08.04 Sire: Stouder Morty Dam: Almond Silky Avis Pi EX92 Bred by: Yockingsgate Holstein UK Yield: 6304kgs 3.21%BF 3.24%Pr 280
Best Exhibitor Bred: Lumville Danoise 2 owned by R. Whelan & E. Kelly.
Best EBI: Mountbeamish Goldwyn Gretchen VG86 owned by Ronald Moore

CLASS 6 SPONSORED BY HENRY GOOD LTD.
Cow shown not in Milk having calved three times or more
1st: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons Laurelmore aaron ann ex95 5E dob: 03.09.00 Sire: Dixielee Aaron Dam: Laurelmore Ann 15 EX91 2E Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11388kgs 5.61%BF 3.41%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Tim & John Kirby smearlaview s. gibson vixan et ex90 dob: 02.01.03 Sire: Silky Gibson Dam: Fradon Astre Vixan EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 7498kgs 4.66%BF 3.42%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Pat Coffey lisnacunna lheros passion et ex92 DOB: 03.12.03 Sire: Comestar Lheros Dam: Karona Jay Barem Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11574kgs 4.38%BF 3.15%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred animal: Laurelmore Aaron Ann EX95 5E owned by John Barrett & SonsBest EBI: Laurelmore Aaron Ann EX95 5E owned by John Barrett & Sons

DRY COW CHAMPION SPONSORED BY RICHARD KEENAN & CO. LTD.
Champion: Laurelmore Aaron Ann EX95 5E owned by John Barrett & Sons
Reserve Champion: Lumville Danoise 2 owned by R. Whelan and E. Kelly.

CLASS 7 SPONSORED BY CARBERY MILK PRODUCTS
Confined Heifer in Milk
1st: Exhibitor: Jeremiah Murphy Cannontown kite Peach dob: 01.03.07 Sire: Markwell Kite Dam: Cannontown Lheros Peach VG86 Bred by: Michael McDonnell Dam’s Yield: 11967kgs 3.62%BF 3.37%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Kevin Dillon Mountcarmel talent darkie dob: 03.02.07 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Mountcarmel Champion Darkie Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 10033kgs 2.44%BF 2.86%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Lisselan Farms Ltd. Lisselan lheros karry dob: 29.03.07 Sire: Comestar Lheros Dam: Lisslean Boss Karry Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 7600kgs 4.34%BF 3.38%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Tom Lynch Ballyelan Goldwyn Lily VG86 dob: 04.02.06 Sire: Braedale Goldwyn Dam: Ballyelan Stoneham Lilly VG89 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9508kgs 3.66%BF 3.44%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Kevin Dillon Mountcarmel talent laurie dob: 28.01.07 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Mountcarmel Lee Laurie ET VG86 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 9176kgs 2.82%BF 3.04%Pr 243
Best Exhibitor bred: Mountcarmel Talent Darkie owned by Kevin Dillon
Best EBI: Ballyelan Goldwyn Lily VG86 owned by Tom Lynch
Best Udder: Cannontown Kite Peach owned by Jeremiah Murphy

CLASS 8 SPONSORED BY NORTH CORK DAIRY SERVICES
2year old Heifer in Milk born on or after January 1st 2007.
1st: Exhibitor: John A. Forrest Coolroehouse Indianink VG87 dob: 04.01.07 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Lisduff Indianink 27 VG87 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 8962kgs 3.10%BF 3.14%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Tubbertoby Redman Jodie VG86 Dob: 07.03.07 Sire: Valleyriver Ruben Redman Dam: Fradon R Mark Jodie Red VG87 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 10715kgs 4.00%BF 3.20%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Thomas Kelly monamore stormatic harriet 1 dob: 08.05.07 Sire: Comestar Stormatic Dam: Monamore Freds Harriet VG87 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 10228kgs 3.61%BF 3.46%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons Ballyelly Duplex Delight et dob: 10.01.07 Sire: Mesland Duplex ET Dam: 13415kgs 3.40%BF 3.21%Pr 305 Bred by: Trevor Lockhart DamYield: 13415kgs 3.40%BF 3.21%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons Laurelmore talent daffodil 2 dob: 08.03.07 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Laurelmore Boss Daffodil 2 VG88 Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 10470kgs 4.46%BF 3.52%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Lisselan Farms Ltd. Lisselan Lheros Karry Dob: 29.03.07 Sire: Comestar Lheros Dam: Lisselan Boss Karry Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 7600kgs 4.34%BF 3.378%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred: Coolroehouse Indianink VG87 owned by John A Forrest
Best EBI: Tubbertoby Shottle Ashlyn VG86 owned by Richard Whelan
Best Udder: Coolroehouse Indianink VG87 owned by John A Forrest

CLASS 9 Sponsord by Dairygold Co-Op
3 Year Old Heifer/Cow In Milk born between June 1st ’06 and Dec. 31st ‘06
1st: Exhibitor: Patrick Frawley Ridgefield Dundee portea et Pi vg86 dob: 02.08.06 Sire: Regancrest Dundee ET Dam: Bosdale Aeroline Portea Pi EX93 Bred by: Ridgefiled Holsteins UK Yield: 8403kgs 3.82%BF 3.29%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons Laurelmore Stormatic Marqi VG86 Dob: 02.09.06 Sire: Comestar Stormatic Dam: Laurelmore Leduc Mari EX90 2E Bred by: Exhibitor Dam’s Yield: 11881kgs 3.67%BF 3.38%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Liam Murphy Desmond Drake Claudia dob: 05.11.06 Sire: Far-O-La Deebie-Jo Drake ET Dam: Desmond Shark Claudia VG86 Bred by: Martin O’Sullivan Yield: 6972kgs 3.64%BF 3.06%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred: Laurelmore Stormatic Marqi VG86 owned by John Barrett & Sons
Best EBI: Desmond Drake Claudia owned by Liam Murphy
Best Udder: Ridgefield Dundee Portea ET PI owned by P. & D. Frawley

CLASS 9J – SPONSORED BY FBD
Jersey Heifer in Milk
1st: Exhibitor: Michael Booth Potterswalls jamaica musics dob: 09.01.07 Sire: Bridon Jamaica CJCC Dam: Gortmoyle Juno Musics Bred by: Ashley Fleming
2nd: Exhibitor: Pat Ahern clandeboye rocket fantastic dob: 14.01.07 Sire: O.F. Barber Rocket Dam: Braymeadow Bookmarks Fantastic Bred by: Clandeboye Estates Yield: 5429kgs 6.30%BF 4.56%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: The Whitley Family Potterswalls silver dollar dob: 07.02.07 Sire: Potterswalls Lord Jazz Dam: Potterswalls Silver Dollar Bred by: Ashley Fleming Yield: 7956kgs 5.00%BF 3.72%Pr 303
4th: Exhibitor: Cal Hennessy Glencairn prima ballerina dob: 13.09.07 Sire: Pinehaven Senior Dam: Potterwalls Jetson Prance Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 5011kgs 5.32%BF 3.70%Pr 305
5th: The Whitley Family Potterswalls senior locket dob: 06.09.07 Sire: Pinehaven Senior Dam: Potterswalls Junos Bred by: Ashley Fleming Yield: 5637kgs 5.29%BF 4.14%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Richard Helen kilgarriffe mickie dob: 21.11.06 Sire: Bridon Sambo’s Charismatic Dam: Draymeadow Juno’s Mickie Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 5328kgs 5.00%BF 3.62%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred: Glencairn Prima Ballerina owned by Cal HennessyBest Udder: Potterswalls Jamaica Musics owned by Michael Booth.

JUNIOR HOLSTEIN IN-MILK CHAMPION SPONSORED BY MACROOM MILLS
Champion: Ridgefield Dundee Portea ET PI VG86 owned by P. & D. Frawley
Reserve Champion: Cannontown Kite Peach owned by Jeremiah Murphy

CLASS 10 SPONSORED BY IFA
Confined Cow In Milk
1st: Exhibitor: Lory O’Hanlon & Rory McCulloch Clonswords Gibson Fran ET VG89 dob: 03.08.04 Sire: Silky Gibson Dam: Glaslough Charles Fancy ET VG89 Bred by: Rory McCulloch Yield: 9388kgs 4.60%BF 3.57%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Patrick J. Kelly corrib storm May 2 vg88 dob: 06.02.05 Sire: Corrib Snow Storm Dam: Coolkill Corrib Ted may 2 VG86 Bred by: Peter Tighe Yield: 10845kgs 2.9%BF 2.97%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Lisselan Farms Ltd. lisselan best karry vg86 dob: 21.09.05 Sire: Hidden-View Best Dam: Lisselan Aaron Karry VG86 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9347kgs 3.32%BF 3.19%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Sean Murphy rosstemple anastasia vg87 dob: 06.02.05 Sire: Ocean View Sextet Dam: Cradenhill Cloud Blue EX90 2E Bred by: Sean Curtin Yield: 10429kgs 3.27%BF 3.05%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: William Buckley Clonpaddin SJM GP 84 dob: 07.03.06 Sire: Shoremar James Dam: Clonapddin Con Frendola VG86 Bred by: John Hurley Yield: 7755kgs 3.62%BF 3.31%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred animal: Clonswords Gibson Fran ET VG89 owned by Rory McCulloch and Lory O’Hanlon
Best EBI: Lisselan Best Karry VG86 owned by Lesselan Farms Ltd.
Best Udder: Clonswords Gibson Fran ET VG89 owned by Rory McCulloch and Lory O’Hanlon

CONFINED CHAMPION SPONSORED BY ABS
Champion: Clonswords Gibson Fran ET VG89 owned by Rory McCulloch & Lory O’Hanlon
Reserve Champion: Cannontown Kite Peach owned by Jeremiah Murphy

CLASS 10J SPONSORED BY DE LAVAL
Jersey Cow In Milk
1st: Exhibitor: Pat Ahern moorshill Sue dob: 03.02.06 Sire: Lowland Frankie Dam: Glencash Sue Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 5035kgs 4.64%BF 3.65%Pr 265
2nd: Exhibitor: Richard Helen Braymeadow junos mickie dob: 15.06.02 Sire: Potterswalls Lord Juno Dam: Braymeadow Styles Mischief Bred by: Braymeadow Jerseys Yield: 6210kgs 3.87%BF 4.92%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Cal Hennessy Potterswalls jetson prance dob: 17.09.05 Sire: Rapdid Bay Jetson Dam: Dalena Remake Ramble Bred by: Ashley Fleming Yield: 5011kgs 5.32%BF 3.70%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Tim O’Connell Hillcap doreen dob: 06.03.06 Sire: QZIK Dam: Hillcap Dympna Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 4900kgs 6.07%BF 4.55%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Pat Ahern Potterswalls justice halogen dob: 05.01.06 Sire: Potterswalls Justice Dam: Bluegrass Cig Bred by: Ashley Fleming Yield: 5100kgs 4.63%BF 3.78%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Richard Helen Potterswalls barrister prance dob: 01.02.05 Sire: Potterswalls Barrister Dam: Dalena Extra Skib Bred By: Ashley Fleming Yield: 3763kgs 4.12%BF 3.70%Pr 305

OVERALL JERSEY CHAMPION SPONSORED BY VIKING INTERNATIONAL
Champion: Potterswalls Jamaica Musics owned by Michael Booth
Res. Champion: Moorshill Sue owned by Pat Ahern
Honourable Mention: Braymeadow Junos Mickie owned by Richard Helen

Exhibitor Bred Jersey Champion Sponsored by Irish Jersey Society
Champion: Moorshill Sue owned by Pat Ahern

CLASS 11 SPONSORED BY CORK MARTS3 year old cow in Milk born between January 1st ’06 & May 31st ‘06
1st: Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones & R. Cromie Hilltara Sept R Maude VG89 3yr dob: 01.02.06 Sire: Pursuit September Storm Dam: Hilltara Jordan Maude Bred by: Hilltara Holsteins UK
2nd: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons laurelmore talent sallie vg89 dob: 21.02.06 Sire: Ladino Park Talent Dam: Laurelmore Champion Sally VG85 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11292kgs 4.26%BF 3.12%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: John Hurley Clonapddin Cm Chrisi gp84 dob: 26.01.06 Sire: Clonpaddin Sir Champion Dam: Clonpaddin Legacy Chrisi VG86 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8819kgs 3.54%BF 2.98%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Michael Booth galwaybay dundee lavish et vg88 dob: 04.01.06 Sire: Regancrest Dundee ET Dam: Idee Integrity Lavish VG87 Bred by: Justin Burke Yield: 8898kgs 3.40%BF 3.50%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Kevin Behan ballyboy gibson carmen 6 vg 89 dob: 20.02.06 Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Ballyboy Stormy Carmen ET 2 EX 90 2E Bred by: Jim & Una Sinnott Yield: 9872kgs 2.77%BF 3.26%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: William Buckley clonpaddin sjm gp84 dob: 07.03.06 Sire: Shoremar James Dam: Clonpaddin Con Frendola VG86 Bred by: John Hurley Yield: 7755kgs 3.62%BF 3.31%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred animal: Laurelmore Talent Sallie VG89 owned by John Barrett & Sons
Highest EBI: Hilltara Sept R Maude VG89 3yr owned by M. & P. Jones
Best Udder: Laurelmore Talent Sallie VG89 owned by John Barrett & Sons

CLASS 12 SPONSORED BY DAIRYMASTER
4 year old cow born between January 1st ’05 and December 31st 05
1st: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons laurelmore ruben sassy vg89 dob: 22.01.05 Sire: Bosside Ruben Dam: Laurelmore Sassy VG89 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 10633kgs 4.35%BF 3.50%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh G susie mist 2 et vg88 dob: 15.05.05 Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Croagh Susie Mist 3 ET EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11081kgs 3.53%BF 3.13%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: Tim & John Kirby smearlaview forbid g Vixan VG85 Dob: 01.04.05 Sire: Sandy-Valley Forbidden Dam: Smearlaview S Gibson Vixan ET EX90 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9585kgs 3.70%BF 3.10%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Sean Curtin Rosstemple dundee winnie et vg87 dob: 08.09.05 Sire: Regancrest Dundee ET Dam: Karona Allen Winter Pi EX 94 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 8249kgs 3.29%BF 3.09%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Brochan Cocoman kilwarden gibson vixan vg88 dob: 02.09.05 Sire: Silky Gibson ET Dam: Kilwarden Storm Vixan EX92 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9099kgs 3.28%BF 3.02%Pr 305
6th: Exhibitor: Brian Hayes dock morty shauna et ex90 dob: 04.01.05 Sire: Stouder Morty Dam: Miss Astronomical Shauna Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 9369kgs 3.28%BF 3.31%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred Animal: Laurelmore Ruben Sassy VG89 owned by John Barrett & Sons
Highest EBI: Laurelmore Ruben Sassy VG89 owned by John Barrett & Sons
Best Udder: Laurelmore Ruben Sassy VG89 owned by John Barrett & Sons

CLASS 13 SPONSORED BY NORBROOK LABORATORIES
5 year old cow in milk born between Jan. 1st ’04 & Dec. 31st ‘04
1st: Exhibitor: C. Dowling & M. Eager Cannontown Cousteau sharon 2 EX92 dob: 03.01.04 Sire: Silky Cousteau ET Dam: Kilwarden Storm Sharon ET VG89 Bred by: Michael McDonnell Yield: 12031kgs 2.90%BF 2.94%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan Wiesenfeld Mandy
3rd: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons Kylefarm Fayvor 7 EX91 dob: 02.04.04 Sire: Mr Montana Dam: Kylefarm Fayvor ET VG85 Bred by: Tom Fives Yield: 13081kgs 5.01%BF 3.06%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Peter Kingston Cradenhill elisa et vg87 dob: 20.12.04 Sire: Markwell Kite ET Dam: Quintana Melisa Grand EX96 2E Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 7863kgs 3.58%BF 3.02%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred: Cradenhill Elisa ET VG87 owned by Peter Kingston
Best Udder: Cannontown Cousteau Sharon 2 EX92 owned by C. Dowling and M. Eager.

CLASS 14 SPONSORED BY MUNSTER AI GROUP
Mature Cow in Milk born before Dec. 31st ‘04
1st: Exhibitor: John Moroney Terry Hgh EX94 3E Dob: 24.09.02 Sire: Regancrest Emory Derry ET Dam: Perle Hgh EX91 Bred by: French bred Yield: 13943kgs 3.83%BF 3.19%Pr 305
2nd: Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling & F. K. Lawson Almondene Biddy 270 ex92 2e dob: 05.09.03 Sire: Almond Juror Pi ET Dam: Almondene Biddy 243 VG88 Bred by: UK Bred Yield: 12570kgs 3.14%BF 3.08%Pr 305
3rd: Exhibitor: P. & D. Frawley Croagh Integrity Lady VG89 dob: 24.05.03 Sire: Robthom Integrity ET Dam: Croagh Storm Lady EX93 3E Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11880kgs 4.55%BF 3.12%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: D. Boyd, D. O’Neill, L. Montgomery Ternbridge ruth 38 ex91 2E dob: 15.03.03 Sire: Roylane Jordan Dam: Ternbridge Ruth 23 VG88 Bred by: UK Bred Yield: 11999kgs 3.51%BF 3.29%Pr 305
5th: Exhibitor: Martin O’Sullivan Desmond Leduc Cairnbrae
6th: Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling baldonnel Flashstar wilma EX92 2E DOB: 26.07.03 Sire: Baldonnel Flashstar Dam: Vanhaven Rudolph Whisper Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11113kgs 3.15%BF 3.03% 305
Best Exhibitor Bred Animal: Croagh Integrity Lady VG89 owned by P. & D. Frawley
Highest EBI: Cradenhill Linjet Fame EX92 owned by John Hurley
Best Udder: Terry HGH E94 3E owned by John Moroney.

CLASS 15 SPONSORED BY SOUTHERN MILLING
Production Class: Judged on Conformation. Confined to cows having produced over 3,000kgs lifetime combined Fat & Protein
1st: Exhibitor: John Barrett & Sons Sprucegrove sk illinda vg88 dob: 19.11.03 Sire: Lapoe Shark Dam: Sprucegrove T Illinda ET EX91 2E Bred by: Seamus & Aidan Foody Yield: 10705kgs 4.38%BF 3.69%Pr 279
2nd: Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling baldonnel Flashstar wilma EX92 2E DOB: 26.07.03 Sire: Baldonnel Flashstar Dam: Vanhaven Rudolph Whisper Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11113kgs 3.15%BF 3.03% 305
3rd: Exhibitor: S. & K. Kelly Coolrue Integrity Lynn 4 ET EX93 4E Dob: 01.09.01 Sire: Robthom Integrity ET Dam: Coolrue Flip Lynn ET VG89 Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11305kgs 3.66%BF 3.26%Pr 305
4th: Exhibitor: Thomas Kelly Monamore Lee Lulu et Ex94 5E dob: 12.05.99 Sire: Comestar Lee Dam: Quality Aerostar Lulu EX92 2E Bred by: Exhibitor Yield: 11219kgs 3.86%BF 3.48%Pr 305
Best Exhibitor Bred Animal: Laurelmore Leduc Roxy 3 EX94 3E owned by John Barrett & Sons
Highest EBI: Laurelmore Leduc Roxy 3 EX94 3E owned by John Barrett & Sons
Best Udder: Sprucegrove SK Illinda VG88 owned by John Barrett & Sons

CLASS 16 SPONSORED BY LELY
GROUP OF 3 FEMALES OWNED BY EXHIBITOR
1st: Patrick & Derrick Frawley, Croagh
2nd: John Barrett & Sons, Laurelmore
3rd: Thomas & Breda Lynch, Ballyelan
4th: Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel & Mervyn Eager, Evergrange
5th: S. & K. Kelly, Coolure
6th: Lisselan Farms Ltd., Lisselan

CLASS 17 SPONSORED BY IDRC
Irish Bred Family Pair, Dam & Daughter group or Two maternal Sisters Open to all cows & daughters dry or in-milk
1st: M. & P. Jones, Hallow
2nd: Cyril Dowling, Baldonnel & Mervyn Eager, Evergrange
3rd: John A. Forrest, Coolroehouse
4th: Tim & John Kirby, Smearlaview

Exhbitor Bred Champion sponsored by Colin Johnson & Co.
Champion: laurelmore ruben sassy vg89 Exhibited by John Barrett & Sons
Res. Champion: Croagh Integrity Lady VG89 exhibited by P. & D. Frawley

Best Udder Award sponsord by SemexChampion: laurelmore ruben sassy vg89 Exhibited by John Barrett & Sons

Highest EBI Award Sponsored by IDRC
Champion: barna Aap Circle exhibited by Elizabeth & Ml. McNamara

Premier Exhibitor Award Sponsored by O’Connor GroupChampion: John Barrett & Sons

Premier Breeder Award Sponsored by SemexChampion: John Barrett & Sons

THE IRISH EXAMINER SUPREME CHAMPION SPONSORED BY IRISH EXAMINER FARMING
CHAMPION: Laurelmore Ruben Sassy VG89 Exhibited by John Barrett & Sons
RES. CHAMPION: Sprucegrove sk illinda Exhibited by John Barrett & Sons
Honourable Mention: Terry Hgh EX94 3E Exhibited by John Moroney

Millstreet- snap shot results 09

Irish National Dairy Show
Millstreet, Ireland

October 17, 2009

Jersey
Grand Champion Potters Walls Jamaica Musics, Michael Booth
Reserve Grand Champion Moors Hill Sue, Pat Ahern

Holstein
Junior champion Hallow Lheros Indian Link , M&P Jones
Reserve Junior Champion Swiftsheath Susie Mist, Liam Murphy

Grand Champion Laurelmore Ruben Sassy, John Barrett & Sons
Reserve Grand Champion Sprucegrove SK Linda, John Barrett & Sons
HM Grand Champion Terry High, John Moroney

Frosty wins World Dairy Expo

Harvue Roy Frosty, a five-year-old cow from Rudolph, Wisconsin, was named Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show. Sired by Roylane Jordan-ET, She was exhibited by Mike and Julie Duckett, Jim and Nancy Junemann and Scott Armbrust. Recently classified EX-95, Frosty was bred by Dave and Debra Hardesty of Berryville, Va. At 3-10 305d she produced 31,685M 4.5% 1,436F 934P. No stranger to winner’s circle, Frosty was the Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion of the 2007 show.

Reserve Champion of the show was the 2008 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion, Thrulane James Rose, exhibited by Pierre Boulet of Montmagny, Quebec Canada.

The Premier Breeder Banner was presented to Arethusa Farm of Litchfield, Conn.

Premier Exhibitor of the show was MilkSource Genetics LLC of Kaukauna, Wis.

Braedale Goldwyn was name Premier Sire of the show for the second year in a row.

Judges Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wisconsin and Paul Petriffer of Funes, Italy placed 415 animals during the two day show.

Dairy Event UK 2009 results

HOLSTEIN RESULTS

Class 2a - Inspection
Junior Heifer in Milk
1. Wills Brothers Limited’s Peak Sam Frantoosh
2. Roston Partners/I Williamson’s Beanfield Douglas Ebony
3. S L & P S Bell’s Holmland Golden Oralie
4. W J Nadin & Co’s Sterndale Sara Red
5. Aintree Holsteins Ltd’s Aintree Norris Tellar B
6. Wills Brothers Limited’s Riverdane Jordan Romance
7. Chettle Farm’s Cracker Canaille

Class 2b - Inspection
Senior Heifer in Milk
1. Drointon Holsteins’ Drointon Ladino Hope
2. Aintree Holsteins Ltd’s Aintree Goldwyn Nugget B
3. T H Cope & Son’s Huddlesford Melody Highlight
4. Andrew & Jane Whittaker’s Knowlesmere Jordan Diamond
5. W J Nadin & Co’s Sterndale Goldwyn Ghost
6. Long Partners’ Wagtail Sam Finest
7. S L & P S Bell’s Holmland Goldwyn Barb
8. R A Bown’s Richaven JK Rosie
9. R A Bown’s Edwern Ford Shawny 2
10. H J Tomlinson & Partners’ Actonfarm Outside Beatexus 3

Champion Holstein Heifer
Wills Brothers Limited’s Peak Sam Frantoosh

Reserve Champion Holstein Heifer
Drointon Holsteins’ Drointon Ladino Hope

Honourable Mention Holstein Heifer
Aintree Holsteins Ltd’s Aintree Goldwyn Nugget B

Class 8a – Inspection
Junior Cow in Milk
1. Joseph Heler Farms’ Helton Talent Clarisa 2
2. A H Wilson & Son’s Ridgefield Goldwyn Cinderella
3. Y K Bradbury’s Peak Allen Rachel
4. Wills Brothers Limited’s Sanigar Shottle Rose
5. R & E Butterfield’s Saxelby Goldwyn Rose
6. T H Cope & Son’s Huddlesford Mrs Melody
7. R A Bown’s Edwern Mattador Lily
8. P Rawcliffe/F R Lawson’s Ballycrochan Kendall Eliza
9. Wills Brothers Limited’s Willsbro Dubuque Roz10. R A Bown’s Richaven RR Squaw 2

Class 8b - Inspection
Intermediate Cow in Milk
1. A H Wilson’s Tregibby TG Lynda
2. R A Bown’s Richaven Astronomical Christina
3. R A Bown’s Edwern Blitz Bridget
4. P & N A Findley’s Crichel September Primrose 20
5. E R & M E Jones & Sons’ Feithy Margaret 89
6. G J Reynolds’ Holepark Denise 18

Class 14 - Inspection
Senior Cow in Milk
1. Wills Brothers Limited’s Bassingthorpe Leader Dilys 10
2. Long Partners’ Wagtail Lee Jed 2
3. T H Cope & Son’s Huddlesford CL Hedgerose
4. Chettle Farm’s Charford Dream 76
5. G J Reynolds’ Middle Indiana Lenni Red

Champion Holstein
Wills Brothers Limited’s Bassingthorpe Leader Dilys 10

Reserve Champion Holstein
Joseph Heler Farms’ Helton Talent Clarisa 2

Honourable Mention Holstein
A H Wilson & Son’s Ridgefield Goldwyn Cinderella

Champion Exhibitor Bred Holstein
Joseph Heler Farms’ Helton Talent Clarisa 2

Reserve Champion Exhibitor Bred Holstein
Long Partners’ Wagtail Lee Jed 2

Taaffe sale at Cannontown

CANNONTOWN MILK SALE-87 HEAD on FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2009 @ 11.30AM
For Mr Michael McDonnell, Termonfeckin,Drogheda,Co.Louth (087-2548214)

Selling:
50 Fresh Calved Heifers
20 Fresh Calved 2nd Calf Cows
10 Springing Heifers
6 Bulls Fit For Service
1 Special Heifer Calf.

Herd Average 10,700 kg @3.80%BF @3.35%PR on 400 Cows

Major Herd Reduction Sale includes the ENTIRE GROUP of 50 Heifers Fresh Calved August/September/October and in full milk to 8 GALS.Selling 20 Fresh Calved 2nd calf cows in full milk to 9.5 Gals.

A feature of the sale is the powerful frames & great udders of the heifers selling.

"POSSIBLY THE FINEST GROUP OF CALVED HEIFERS WE HAVE EVER SOLD"

Heifers sired by top AI bulls SHOTTLE, MR SAM, GARRISON, BRADLEY, TALENT, OKEENDO, ROUMARE, WILDMAN, WATHA, LHEROS.

All stock 30 day TB & Bruc EXPORT Tested.

World Dairy Expo LIVE

Here is a link to watch the show at World Dairy Expo LIVE.

http://worlddairyexpo.com/gen.webcast.cfm

HOLSTEIN UK’S CELEBRATION SALE SEES FIVE, FIVE FIGURE BIDS UP TO 18500 GNS

What a day in the life of Holstein UK, especially for its members who consigned heifers to the ‘Sale For The Century’ which is just part of the Centenary Celebrations for Holstein UK. A huge crowd from all corners of the country turned up in droves to witness what was expected to be an exciting days trading at Wright Manley’s noted Livestock Market at Beeston Castle, Cheshire.
All the cattle had been preselected for the sale and as a group they were a quite outstanding offering of cattle of the highest order. The sale was led by a beautiful in-calf heifer from the noted Sterndale Herd of Bill Nadin at Earl Sterndale, Buxton; Sterndale Ashlyns Gold had everything. She is daughter of Braedale Goldwyn and a grand daughter of the 2004 Champion animal at World Dairy Expo, USA and Canada’s Royal Winter Fair, Tri-day Ashlyn (Ex96-2E). She also has a PLI of +£232, the highest in the sale. This March calving heifer was the choice of Geoff Lewis of Lewis Pearson Ltd of St.Brides, Nr. Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Next in the price list was one of the youngest calves in the sale; Holmland A Goldwyn Pledge, another daughter of Goldwyn with a PLI of+£167 consigned by Steve Bell and Graham Kirby of Cumbria. This February born calf is from the famous Pala/Promise/Pledge line at Windy-Knoll-View Farms in the USA and was sold for 12000 gns to Simon Hesketh of Harrogate, North Yorkshire for his Merrydale Herd.
Two animals sold for 10000 gns each. The first was another from the Sterndale stable; Sterndale Ruby Tuesday ET is a Sep 07 daughter of Advent Red bred from six generations of Excellent cows, the grand dam being the famous former red and white grand champion at World Dairy Expo, Lavender Ruby Redrose EX96-2E. She Sold to John Jamieson for his herd at Ruthwell, Dumfries. Also selling at this figure was the second youngest calf in the sale, Huddlesford Golden Paradise from Tom and Andy Cope’s noted Staffordshire based herd. Another daughter of Goldwyn and a great grand daughter of the famous Vandyk-k Integrity Paradise (EX96-2E) this three month old calf sold to Mr. Frank Phillipson of Ulverston, Cumbria.
The final lot at 10000 gns was one of First Choice lots. Ian and Kenny Watson of Coleraine, Co Londonderry were offering the first choice heifer calf from seven pregnancies sired by Sanchez, Alexander, Million and Planet out of two full sisters sired by Shottle who are grand daughters of the world renowned Savage-Leigh Licorice EX92-2E. The final bid on this package was made by Distinctive Holsteins of Middlewich.
Two animals sold at 9000 gns; Picston Shottle Shula 58th ET from the Pickford family of Stone is a fifteen month old daughter of Shottle from their famous Sharon family who sold to the Willsbro Herd in Cornwall and at the same price Richard Atkin of Yatehouse Holsteins, Middlewich purchased Aintree Advent Rae Red from Richard and Ruth Pilkington’s noted Aintree Herd.
The only other animal over 8000 gns was the beautiful Skyhigh Talented Pat ET *RC from Mark Shadwick of Carlisle from a great line of high production long living cows from the Moondale Pat family. She now joins the Winton Herd of Peter Waring at Beverley, East Yorkshire.
A package of 6 embryos by mutually agreeable sire out of the Number 1 CTPI Cow in the breed Wabash-Way Emilyann (VG88-2yr) sold for 2500 gns to Diamond Genetics of Holland.

TOP PRICES : GNS
Lot 8 W J Nadin & Co. Sterndale Ashlyns Gold ET, Lewis Pearson Ltd, Haverfordwest 18500
Lot 79 SL & PS Bell & G Kirby Holmland A Goldwyn Pledge, S Hesketh, Harrogate 12000
Lot 7 W J Nadin & Co. Sterndale Ruby Tuesday ET, J & A Jamieson & Son, Dumfries 10000
Lot 67 I & K Watson 1st choice Heifer from 7 pregnancies, Distinctive Holsteins, Middlewich 10000
Lot 86 T H Cope & Sons Huddlesford Golden Paradise ET, F Phillipson, Ulverston 10000
Lot 29 Spotacre Farms Picston Shottle Shula 58th ET, Wills Bros Ltd, Cornwall 9000
Lot 78 Aintree Holsteins Ltd Aintree Advent Rae Red ET, RC Atkin & Partners, Middlewich 9000
Lot 40 Mark Shadwick Skyhigh Talented Pat ET, P J Waring, Beverley 8200
Lot 56 SL & PS Bell & G Kirby Absolute Paradise Found ET, J Lomax & Son, Newcastle, Staffs. 6500
Lot 44 W J Nadin & Co. Sterndale PS Ghost, Roston Partners, Winsford 6000
Lot 27 Riverdane Holsteins Riverdane RR Strawberry Red ET, Messrs JA Martin, Carlisle 5800
Lot 42 A C Birkle Whinchat Shottle Savoire Fare 2nd, J Gerwyn Vaughan, Boncath,
Lot 55 M & JC Gould Woodmarsh Elayo Melody Red 104 ET, EM & JR Evans, Oswestry 5200
Lot 71 PR & A Mann Dilligas Gold Chartreuse ET, RC Atkin & Partners, Middlewich 5000
Lot 85 Joseph Heler Farms Helton Goldwyn Clarisa, JR Williamson & Co. Nantwich 4800
Lot 26 Keith Gibbs Echo Shottle Amy, J Warnock & Son, Folkestone 4700
Lot 46 SL & PS Bell Holmland Shottle Sara ET, J Warnock & Son, Folkestone 4700

AVERAGES:
1 MILKING HEIFER £3150.00; 10 Served Heifers £5953.50;
54 Maiden Heifers £4302.85; 2 First Choice Heifers £7455.00; 67 HEAD £4652.17.16; Embryos £1427.34.

National Dairy Show Prize Schedule Online Now.

National Dairy Show - Green Glens Arena, Millsteet

Saturday 17th October 2009

Entries in by 25th Sept.

Click below for Prize Schedule.

http://www.ihfa.ie/National_Dairy_Show_Prize_Schedule.pdf

The Sale For The Century - UK

As part of the Centenary Celebrations, the Sale For The Century on Tuesday, 8th September at Beeston offers the best pedigrees the UK has to offer.

Pictured above are two Red calves consigned by the Pilkington's; Aintree Talent Nugget H Red and Aintree Advent Rae Red. The catalogue is now available to view online, click http://www.wrightmanley.co.uk/agricultural-livestock/sale-catalogues/files/Centenary%20Sale.pdf to download a copy.

Causeway Glassic Photo Link

The Causeway Classic supreme champion title was Glaslough Charles Fancy owned by Ivan and Louise Robinson, Ballygowen.

More pictures on link below-

http://causewayclassic.co.uk/CausewayClassic2009Photos.aspx

Irish Dairy Farmers: World Leaders in Cattle Breeding

Irish dairy farmers are world leaders in cattle breeding. The key genomes affecting milk production and fertility have been identified by Irish geneticists.

This year’s crop of calves entering cattle breeding stations around the country have been short-listed in part using gene testing with only the most promising being selected for progeny testing. Six spring-born bull calves from the herd of Paddy O’Leary, Conna, Fermoy were genomically selected as potential recruits for Ireland’s cattle breeding industry.

The O’Leary family will host a major Open Day on their farm, as members of the winning group in the ACCBank EBI Discussion Group competition, on Tuesday, 8 September 2009.

"Dairy farmers have been quick to adopt this technology. This year, just months after the technology was developed, genomically selected bulls accounted for one-third of the AI used on Irish dairy farms," said Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation. Continuing he said, "Nowhere else in the world has gene testing been so widely adopted as by Irish dairy farmers. Two-thirds of the calves to be born in the herds of the winning Blackwater Discussion Group next spring will have been sired by this new generation of genomically selected AI bulls."

Teagasc Dairy Programme Manager, Matt Ryan said, "Farmers can double the rate of genetic improvement in their dairy herds by using bulls selected with this technology. Our target of an annual herd EBI increase of €5 can now double to €10 per year. If achieved, this herd EBI increase is worth €36 million annually to Irish dairy farmers."

Causeway Classic Holstein heifer sale

AN elite heifer sale at last week's Causeway Classic show of Holsteins at Balmoral showground in Northern Ireland produced a top price of 20,000gns.

This was paid for a first choice heifer calf from Iain McLean, Bushmills, Co Antrim. This was a record price for an unborn animal sold in the UK and the buyer was David McAfee who owns Glamour Holsteins, Ballymoney, Co Antrim.

The calf, which is sired by Braedale Goldwyn, is bred from the world famous cow Oceania Ambrosia. Mr McAfee will be given the choice of three heifers, which will calve down in about three weeks' time.

The overall sale average was 4,500 guineas for 24 lots sold.

Causeway Classic Holstein show results

THE biggest pedigree dairy event ever to be held in Northern Ireland saw Glaslough Charles Fancy, a fourth calver, take the overall championship.

The Causeway Classic, held last Thursday at the Balmoral Showground, Belfast, to celebrate 100 years of black and white breeding in the UK and Ireland, attracted a record number of entries.
The winner was shown by Ivan and Louise Robinson of Ballygowan, County Down, who bought her from breeders David and Kenny Boyd of County Monaghan at Rory McCullough's dispersal sale in 2006 for a top price of £17,000.

Sired by Boulet Charles, the Glaslough Charles Fancy won this year's Irish Holstein Friesian Association Spring Fair and the 2007 Royal Ulster Winter Fair.

Reserve champion and best exhibitor-bred animal was Clandeboye Champion Willow from Clandeboye Estates, Bangor, shown by herd manager Mark Logan.

Classified EX93, Willow's career includes winning the 2007 and 2008 Irish National Holstein Show and inter-breed championship at the 2008 Balmoral Show.

Sam McCormick and son John, also from Bangor, had a tremendous show, taking honourable mention in the championship with Hilltara Jordan Maude and also reserve and honourable mention awards in the junior championship and the intermediate championship award, all with home-bred animals.

Junior champion was Hallow Lheros Indianink from M. and P. Jones, who journeyed from south of the border to exhibit.

RESULTS
Championship Supreme, I. and L. Robinson, Glaslough Charles Fancy; reserve, Clandeboye Estates, Clandeboye Champion Willow; honourable mention, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Jordan Maude.

Junior champion Sup., M. and P. Jones, Hallow Lheros Indianink; res., S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Shottle Maude 2; hon. men., S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Roy Tippy.

Intermediate champion Sup., S. and J., McCormick, Hilltara Zenith Echo; res., P. and S., Haffey, Copywood Goldwyn Sara 2; hon. men., T. Keatley, Aghyaran September Rae Red.

Over 50,000kg cow 1, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Mtoto Dawn; 2, Clandeboye Estates, Clandeboye SG Amanda; 3, S. Gunn, Ernevale MJ Rosina.

Senior cow 1, I. and L. Robinson, Glaslough Charles Fancy; 2, Clandeboye Estates, Clandeboye Champion Willow; 3, Messrs Boyd, OÕNeill and Montgomery, Ternbridge Ruth 38.

Intermediate cow 1, I. and L. Robinson, Aldingham Stormatic Ghost; 2, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Jordan Tury; 3, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Champion Maude.

Junior cow 1, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Jordan Maude; 2, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Allen Edwina; 3, M. and P. Jones and R. Cromie, Hilltara eSeptember R Maude.

Senior heifer in milk 1, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Zenith Echo; 2, T. Keatley, September Rae Red; 3, Messrs Patton, Dunn and Truesdale, Ridgefield Sara Rampage Red.

Junior heifer in milk 1, P. and S. Haffey, Copywood Goldwyn Sara 2; 2, G. and J. Wallace, Printshop Champion Kassie 21; 3, H. Patton and Sons, Ards Toystory Ruth.

Dry cow, three lactations or more 1, I. and K. Watson, Majestic Igniter Tonya; 2, Clandeboye Estates, Clandeboye Kendal Rosina; 3, I. and L. Robinson, Primo Jed Jenny.

Dry cow, no more than two lactations 1, R. Whelan, Lumville Danoise 2; 2, D. Boyd, Glaslough Gibson Fran; 3, G. and J. Wallace, Printshop BT Dissi 8.

Senior heifer 1, M. and P. Jones, Hallow Lheros Indianink; 2, N. Willis, Conncorr Advent Rae Red; 3, J. Patterson and Sons, Ballyginniff Dundee Spotty.

Intermediate heifer 1, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Shottle Maude 2; 2, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Roy Tippy by Roylane Jordan; 3, Paul Dunn, Dunbanard Dundee Wila.

Junior heifer 1, L. and R. Graham, Moyrah Damion Elsie; 2, S. and J. McCormick, Hilltara Atlas Betsy; 3, T. Haffey, Kilvergan Dundee Merry 2.

Heifer born this year 1, N. Willis, Conncorr Shottle Roxy; 2, P. and S. Haffey, Glasson Gold Ghost; 3, L. and R. Graham, Moyrah Empire Gondula.

Genomics Testing available

One of the hottest and most innovative instruments in today’s Holstein Breeding industry is undoubtedly Genomic Testing.

On the basis of the DNA analysis, the genomic breeding value can be found from an animal at an early age, proving invaluable in successfully marketing key animals and their progeny.

North America is leading the way in this field, the AI stations which funded the research and financially supported the scientific development possess a 5 year long exclusivity right to the full genomic testing of male animals. However the Holstein Association of the USA - whom are an independent breeding federation for the USA are allowed to carry out Genomic testing on females.

In co-operation with Holstein Association USA, Eurogenes offers European Holstein Breeders the opportunity to have females genomically tested, by hair sample.

Costs-
The following should be used as a guide for calculating costs:
-DNA analysis US$250
-Administration/testing handling US$100

-Holstein Association USA registration charges
Calf under 3 months US$24
Calf 3-6 months US$30
Heifer 6-12 months US$40
Heifer 12-24 months US$60
Older than 24 months US$100

Please note all prices are quoted in US dollars, based on today’s exchange rates (21/08/09) the price would vary between £225- £271 (depending on the age at registration)

The American TPI index is calculated by doing a Genomic Marker test which is performed on the hair sample you provide, we also need a copy of the Holstein UK pedigree to be sent with the sample.

Please if you want to have animals included in the next run, send we must receive the details and hair samples by 30th August at the latest.

For further details please contact Claire Swale

Tel +44 (0)1995 679340
Cell +44 (0) 7769 686638
claireswale@btinternet.com

Kerry has Baileys cream

Kerry showed it had prowess in dairy cattle breeding and not just on the football field when it scooped first prize in the 26th Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition.
The country's most coveted prize went to Kerry breeder John Kirby, from Listowel, for his cow Smearlaview Forbidden Vixan which was first placed in the competition at Virginia Show on Wednesday.
John took home the Virginia Milk Products trophy today as well as the €2,000 cash prize and the Best Exhibitor Bred title, beating off competition from Ireland's finest.
A total of 27 dairy cows from all over Ireland qualified for this year's competition, proving their credentials by having produced 1,500 gallons of milk.
Kilwarden Gibson Vixan, owned by Brochan Cocoman from Kill, Co Kildare, was declared Reserve Champion. R Whelan and E Kelly from Clonard in Co Meath took the Best Dry Cow title with Lumville Danoise 2, who also won the Highest Protein Content award.
Monomore Durham Raven, owned by Thomas Kelly from Drogheda, Co Louth, was declared Best EBI and Jerome Smith from Kilnaleck, Co Cavan, took the Best Heifer in Milk prize for Dalevalley OTI Ebony.
The €8,000 prize contest which is sponsored by Baileys and its cream supplier Glanbia Ingredients was as ever a tough one. This year's judge, John Gribbon of Holstein UK, said: "It is an honour to judge the best cow in Ireland and these winners could successfully compete anywhere in the world."

Causeway Classic Sale Catalogue NOW ONLINE

http://causewayclassic.co.uk/salecatalogue.aspx

Click Link Above.

The Tullamore and AIB National Livestock Show Results

http://www.tullamoreshow.com/PDFs/Tullamore%20Show%20Winners%20at%20090809.pdf

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NATIONAL YMA FINALS - the Results

Champion Handler: Dermot McCarthy of the Limerick Clare Club

Reserve Handler: Catriona Neville of the Limerick Clare Club

3rd: Laura Sinnott of the Slaney Club

Champion Calf: Hallow Sept Storm Indianink Owner: M. & P. Jones Club: Slaney Handler: Leonhard GroBpUtzl

Reserve Champion Calf: Baldonnel Goldwyn Sharon Owner: Cyril Dowling & Mervyn Eager Club: Kildare Handler: Emma Behan

Honourable Mention Calf: Rowantree Elegant Molde Owner: Damian Wynne Club: Breffni / Oriel Handler: Conor Morley

NOVICE HANDLER:
1st - Owen Laffan of the Limerick / Clare Club.Calf: Everground Gail 23 owned by Margaret Laffan.
2nd - Micheal Kirby of the Kerry ClubCalf: Akeragh LCIX Joan owned by Peter Kenneally
3rd - Alanna Maunsell of the Kerry ClubCalf: Akeragh LCIX Freda owned by Peter Kenneally
JUNIOR HANDLER:
1st - Paul Murphy of the Cork ClubCalf: Carrighdown Touch Ranger owned by George White
2nd - Christine Lynch of the Limerick / Clare ClubCalf: Ballyelan Talent Celicia owned by Tom Lynch
3rd - Cormac Desmond of the Cork ClubCalf: Lisduff Indianink 34 owned by John O'Sullivan
INTERMEDIATE HANDLER:
1st - Catriona Neville of the Limerick/Clare ClubCalf: Emerald Sam Karry owned by Donal Neville
2nd - Paul Shannon of the Breffni / Oriel ClubCalf: Glaslough Miss Petra owned by D. & K. Boyd
3rd - David Booth of the Laois / Offaly Club
SENIOR HANDLER:
1st - Laura Sinnott of the Slaney ClubCalf: Ballyboy Damion Carmen owned by Laura Sinnott
2nd - Donal Bourke of the Limerick / Clare ClubCalf: Rosstemple Golden Girl Red owned by John Curtin
3rd - Nicola Boyd of the Breffni/Oriel ClubCalf: Rockfield Drake G Muriel owned by Dominic McAdam
MATURE HANDLER:
1st - Dermot McCarthy of the Limerick/Clare Club
2nd - Gary Jones of the Slaney ClubCalf: Hallow Advent Twizzle owned by M. & P. Jones
3rd - Maria Burke of the Cork ClubCalf: Lisnacunna Toystory Luella owned by Michael O'Sullivan.

CLIPPING CLASS:
1st - Dermot McCarthy & Catriona Neville of the Limerick Clare Club
2nd - Laura Sinnott & Louise Sinnott of the Slaney Club
3rd - Paul Shannon & Colin Todd of the Breffni / Oriel Club

JUNIOR CALF:
1st - Ballyelan Talent Celicia Owner: Tom Lynch
Club - Limerick /Clare Handler: Christine Lynch
2nd - Ardskeagh Mia Dora Owner: John McNamara
Club: Limerick / Clare Handler: Stephen McInerney
3rd - Mullaghlands Champion Joan Owner: Patrick Gaynor
Club: Breffni/Oriel Handler: Colin Todd

INTERMEDIATE CALF:
1st - Hallow Sept Storm Indianink Owner:M. & P. Jones
Club: Slaney Handler: Leohard GroBpUtzl
2nd - Baldonnel Goldwyn Sharon Owner: Cyril Dowling & Mervyn Eager
Club: Kildare Handler: Emma Behan
3rd - Rosstemple Dundee Luna Owner: Richard Whelan & Kevin McGloin
Club: North Eastern Handler: Brendan Nulty

SENIOR CALF
1st - Mileen Talented Sasha Owner: David Beechinor
Club: Cork Handler: David Beechinor
2nd - Coolroehouse D Jill Owner: John A. Forrest
Club: Cork Handler: Robert Forrest
3rd - Rockfield Drake G. Muriel Owner: Dominic McAdam
Club: Breffni/Oriel Handler: Nicola Boyd

MATURE CALF
1st - Rowantree Elegant Molde Owner: Damian Wynne
Club: Breffni/Oriel Handler: Conor Morely
2nd - Glaslough Fab Francy Owner: D. & K. Boyd
Club: Breffni/Oriel Handler: Fergal McAdam
3rd - Hallow Advent Twizzle Owner: Dermot Jackson
Club: Slaney Handler: Gary Jones

AIB National Livestock Show - Dairy section

Head of Section Tommy Finlay Contact No 087-9873373

No less than 45 classes are in this section, which keeps the whole committee busy all day. Breeds included are; Montbelliarde, Jersey, Shorthorn, and Holstein Friesian. Exhibitors are sure to find something to catch their attraction with these beautiful breeds on exhibition. Some of these classes have a big prize fund of €2,500 for the winning animals, such as the Holstein In-Milk Heifer and the Senior Holstein Cow in Milk. Don’t forget a certificate of registration is required for all Pedigree and Dairy Cattle, and please remember to bring it along on show day. To help local breeders we have a confined section where the confined classes are confined to Laois, Offaly and Westmeath breeders. International Judges will be involved in the judging of animals presented.

PICSTON SHOTTLE CELEBRATES TENTH BIRTHDAY

The outstanding Holstein sire Picston Shottle has recently celebrated his tenth birthday, and is still hard at work. Since his entry into the Genus ABS proven sire stud in 2004, Shottle has repeatedly set new standards and been a consistent world beater.

During his illustrious career, Shottle has topped the UK foot and leg rankings a staggering 15 times, has been consistently at the top of the UK type rankings, is in the top 10 for Index ranking in five countries, including being number one in the USA, Canada and Italy. With a classification of EX96 points, he is the joint highest classified bull in the UK.

Shottle was born on July 23rd 1999 at Spot Acre Grange near Stafford, the home of the Pickford family and Picston Holsteins. His Dam, Condon Aero Sharon EX91, part owned by the Pickford family and Tallent Holsteins in Cumbria, is the highest UK Brood star cow at 60 stars and was voted global cow of the year by Holstein International in 2007. His sire was Carole Prelude Mtoto.

He was purchased by Genus ABS and after testing through the Cornerstone programme entered the main stud in 2004, since then he has sold over 500,000 doses of semen. He has been exported to over 30 countries and has over 14,000 milking daughters worldwide with more than 28,000 registered daughters in the UK alone. New daughters are being registered at the incredible rate of 15 per day.

Shottle daughters are in high demand and achieve consistently high prices including Wabash-Way Emily Ann who made $630,000 at the Global Glamour Sale in 2008. Shottle is also widely used as a sire of sons and has been used by most AI companies. He is renowned for his ability to produce daughters combining outstanding production, type and management traits.

His success has turned Shottle into a bovine celebrity and in addition to regular appearance in the farming press his fame has seen him mentioned in The Times, Financial Times, Independent and even Playboy magazine.

Sires of the quality of Shottle come along very infrequently and we are delighted he is continuing to produce into his tenth year,” comments Hugh Ratcliffe, Genus ABS European Business Development Manager for Dairy Genetics. “He has already made a huge impact in global Holstein breeding and his impact will continue to be felt for many years to come.”

REPORT: Irish Pure Friesian OPEN DAY

The Irish Pure Friesian Club, had a very successful open day at the Firoda Herd of Peadar and Maureen Healy and family on Saturday 25thth July 2009.

It was a very successful day with a very large attendance despite the present doom and gloom over milk prices .

Peader Healy and family are farming in very difficult conditions in Firoda near Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny. The farm ,on the Castlecomer plateau has very heavy soils, to the extent that most of it needs draining as often as more free draining soil would need re-seeding. If neglected for any length of time the land would very quickly revert to rushes and furze. The land is mole drained and gravel filled on a regular basis to make the ground more suitable for Dairy Farming. Grassland management on this soil type is very challenging, especially in a wet spring. Peader tries to keep cows out as much as possible but young stock had to be rehoused a number of times this spring as conditions were just too wet. It is in these conditions that the Firoda Pedigree herd of Pure Friesian cows has survived and even flourished over the last 60 years. Peader and his father before him have stuck with a Pure Friesian herd of cows over the years as in their experience this is the most suited cow to this farming system.

ADDED VALUE:Peadar uses best practice in breeding of Pedigree registration, Classification, Milk recording and selects high milk Friesian bulls with good EBI to achieve his goals. Peadar commented on the importance of maintaining efficiency of milk yield in the breed.Peadar has successfully built in Longevity and fertility in his cows, 25 cows on the farm average 5 lactations with an average EBI 105.
This feature of the herd allows him sell 20 to 30 heifers per year. The Teagasc advisor Tom Downey expressed this “added value” as the equivalent of six cent per litre in the milk price. There is always a huge demand for breeding stock from the farm.. Satisfied customers come back year after year with very little advertising needed, a huge endorsement for Peader's breeding policy. The income from these sales helps to increase overall farm output annually so this is an 80 cow herd punching well above it's weight.
Longlife Cows at Firoda
Following on was a special presentation of 6 cows from the “ Twink” cow families showing four generation of breeding still milking on the farm.These cows had an average of 40 lactations in total with one cow on her 12th Lactation. They tipify what the Friesian breed is all about. These are durable, longlife, fertile cows that are capable of producing large volume of milk with excellent solids and breed back in calf every year.There is great variation in the breed to suit all farming systems..
Herd Average:.The herd average for 2008 is 1353 gallons @ 3.63 % Fat, 3.54 %
Grassland management a key factor in profitability A very large crowd gathered at the Teagasc discussion where the local adviser Tom Downey spoke on the difficult grazing conditions on the farm and showed how the EBI sub Indexes can be used to improve fertility and production.
IHFA:
John Kirby a member of the field staff at IHFA gave a practical demonstration on Linear scoring and how breeding for correct conformation,especially in feet and Legs and udders can improve survivability.Charles Gallagher CE of IHFA commented on the “ Variation “ the Pure Friesian brings to the Black and White breed and how the Firoda herd is an example to all dairy farmers of what can be achieved by staying within the breed.This is what makes the breed different and the envy of all other Dairy Breeds.The Irish Pure Friesian has the fertility ,survivability coupled with efficiency of production.
The evening ended with welcome refreshments provided by the Healy family.

NATIONAL YMA FINALS 2009

Tues / Weds 28th & 29th July
Cillin Hill Centre, Kilkenny.

• Handler classes start at 3pm on the Tuesday evening judged by Lucy Carter.
(Please note change of time)
• Dinner will be held in the centre after the handler classes.
• All back to the Springhill Court Hotel for disco till 12.30.
• Clipping competition will begin at 10am
• Calf classes start at 11.20am on Wednesday morning judged by Jaume Serrabassa.
(Please note change of time)
• Results of clipping competition, club leader board presentation)

• Accommodation can be booked in the Springhill Court Hotel
(Ring 056 7721122 & book under the IHFA reservation.)

NEW CLASS:
This year will see the introduction of a clipping competition. This competition will be held on the 29th of July (Wednesday) and will begin at 10 am and will be judged by the Handling Judge. Each club is encouraged to enter a team consisting of two people, one of which must be 15 years or younger and the other person to be of any YMA age. Each club is asked to bring along an extra calf for this competition. The calves must be born in 2008. They should have a full coat of hair and not clipped within the last 6 weeks. All calves will be inspected before the competition begins. Team points to a maximum 15 points are awarded for this along with a prize.

There is a time limit 70 minutes, by which time all calves must be fully clipped including top lines set.

This competition is designed to encourage young people to clip and prepare their own animals while also becoming proficient in the skills of clipping. It is essential that all co-ordinators and club secretaries encourage members to put a team together for this class as it is essential that we promote the skills of clipping in order for the progression of the YMA in years to come.

Come watch the future breeders display their skills, all welcome.

Friesian Open Day - Saturday 25th July '09

Firoda Herd - Peadar Healy,
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.

Peadar Healy and family are farming in very difficult conditions in Firoda near Castlecomer Co. Kilkenny. The land is very heavy, to the extent that most of it needs draining as often as more free draining soil would need re-seeding. If neglected for any length of time the land would very quickly revert to rushes and furze. Hundreds of tonnes of drainage stone have been put into the soil over the years with mole ploughs and diggers in an attempt to make the ground more suitable for Dairy Farming. Grassland management on this soil type is very challenging, especially in a wet spring. Peader tries to keep cows out as much as possible but young stock had to be rehoused a number of times this spring as conditions were just too wet. Cows also had to be fed extra concentrates this spring to keep up production and to hold cow condition. It is in these conditions that the Firoda Pedigree herd of Pure Friesian cows has survived and even flourished over the last 60 years. Peader and his father before him have stuck with a Pure Friesian herd of cows over the years as this is the type of cow most suited to dealing with the conditions experienced on the farm. There is always a huge demand for breeding stock from the farm. As herd fertility and survivability is very good, 20 to 30 heifers can be sold after calving each year. About the same number of bull calves are reared on each year and sold as Stock Bulls. Satisfied customers come back year after year with very little advertising needed, a huge endorsement for Peader's breeding policy. The income from these sales helps to increase overall farm output annually so this is an 80 cow herd punching well above it's weight. This year Peadar has been selected by the Irish Pure Friesian Club to host their open day. All cows are Pedigree Registered, Milk Recorded and Type Classified so there will be a lot of information about hows the cows are performing on the day. Peader has a 12th lactation cow in the herd as well as 3 10th lactation cows which will be on view on the day to show how well the breed wears and survives, even in difficult conditions. Also on view will be 4 generations of the same cow family all milking in the herd with excellent conformation and production. EBI figures, Fertility and production performance and an explanation of the Type Classification system will all be on view on the day and everyone is welcome to attend.

The farm is situated between Castlecomer and Ballyragget and will be signposted from both. The Open Day will be held on Saturday 25th July at 2pm.

Carbery protest attack Minister Smiths car.

Inspector Jerry Lacey falls in front of a ministerial car amid angry scenes outside the Carbery Group plant in Ballineen, Cork, as farmers protest over the REPS cuts during a visit from Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith yesterday.

Open day sale report and results

MONAMORE CELEBRATION OPEN DAY SALE

The Monamore Sale in conjunction with the the IHFA National Open Day saw a very good tradefor elite youngstock from Tom Kellys Monamore Herd.Topping the sale at 7,700 gns was MONAMORE GOLDWYNS LULU a November 2007 Braedale Goldwyn daughter who had been inseminated in May to Mr Sam.This heifer was backed by 6 successive generations of (EX) dams from the famousHanoverhill Lulu family. Her dam Monamore Lee Lulu (EX94-5E) won 2nd Snr Cow in Milkat The Irish National Dairy Show 2006 & was just fresh on her 7th lactation.Lee Lulu hadyields to 9,766 kg 4.46%BF 3.57%PR. The heifer was purchased by a Co.Armagh breeder.
The 2nd high price was 4,800 gns for the September 2008 born MONAMORE SHOTTLESELEGEANCE. This Picston Shottle daughter is out of a (VG86-2YR) Durham-Gdam is an(EX91) Linjet & the 3dam is the famous KRULL BROKER ELEGANCE (EX96-USA).

Service age bulls sold to 2,400 gns for the April 2008 born Monamore Redemption going toa breeder in South Wales. He was born from an imported USA embryo. His dam is MissRuby Lee Tuesday(EX-USA) is a daughter of the 2X World Dairy Expo Red & White ChampionLAVENDER RUBY REDROSE (EX96-USA).

Averages: Females 2,882 Euro gns.
Auctioneers: TAAFFE AUCTIONS 00-353-(0)41-9881288

HERDS COMPETITION RESULTS
Under 70
1st David Boyd, Mullaghduff, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan.
2nd Mervyn & Philip Jones, Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
3rd Damian Wynne, Slievebricken, Ballyconnel, Co. Cavan.

Over 70
1st Paul Hannan, Friarstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick.
2nd John Barrett & Sons, The Laurels, Lehenaghmore, Togher, Co. Cork.
3rd Michael McDonnell, Cannontown, Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Spring Calving
1st Tony & William Horgan, Killeen, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
2nd Eamon McLoughney, Ballythomas, Ardcroney, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
3rd Kevin & Michael Gunn, Carrowclougher, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

TOP EBI Results

Over 70 Cows
Trevor Lockhart, Ballyally, Ramelton, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

Under 70 Cows
Joint Winners:Liam O'Grady, Ballyglass, Gurteen, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
John & Marion Collins, Drominmacturlough, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick.

Spring Calving
Brendan Meade, White Leas, Stamullen, Co. Meath.

STOCKJUDGING RESULTS

Under 18 Team Results
1st Northern Ireland (Hannah Lilburn, Andrew Patterson, Heather Martin)
2nd Slaney (Geoffrey Chapman, Louise Sinnott, Robert Condren)
3rd Cork (Michael White, Rachel White, Padraig Hayes)

18 - 30 Team Results
1st Northern Ireland (John McCormick, Paul Dunne, Louise Graham)
2nd North Eastern (John Moore, Leo Collins, Richard Whelan Jr.)
3rd Breffni / Oriel (Andrew Moore, Brendan Greenan, James Greenan)

Senior Team Results
1st Northern Ireland (Malcolm McLean, Mark Logan, Ashley Fleming)
2nd Breffni / Oriel (Kenneth Boyd, David Boyd, Sandy Moore)
3rd Larry Feeney, Kenneth Conroy, Kevin Loughlin

Individual Results:
Under 18 Hannah Lilburn
18 - 30 Louise Graham
Senior Mark Logan

2009 IHFA Open Day - sponsored by Progressive Genetics

"Celebration of 60 years of Black & White breeding"

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association, IHFA had a very successful Open Day at the Monamore Herd of Tom & Rhona Kelly and family on Wednesday 24th June 2009.

It was a very successful day with the cream of Dairy farmers and breeders from Cork to Donegal attending. There were many breeders from N. Ireland UK and International visitors. It is estimated that over 2,000 attended the event. The weather was lovely and despite the present doom and gloom over milk prices there was a great buzz in the place. There were a large number of commercial stands. Lely featured their latest innovation in Robotic milking machines.The National Dairy Council gave nutritional advice on their stand with a novely penalty shoot out to keep children occupied.

Tom established the Monamore herd in 1979 with some of the great family names such as Torch, Bunty, Fedora, Vera, ... from his late father's JJ Kelly's famous herd the "Moneymore Herd". Coincidentally it is 60 years since the foundation of the Moneymore herd and some of the great foundation cow families still thrive in the Monamore herd to this day.

Tom purchased some of the top International cow families such as Miss America, Roxy, Darlene, Lulu, Goldrose.. to broaden the base of the herd and he has successfully bred these families to achieve his breeding goals.The herd supplies of 220 cows and followers supply milk for liquid consumption to Winter. All feed where possible is homegrown. The herd average for 2008 is 9,800 milk kgs @ 3.64% Fat, 3.35% Pr Classification socres: 60 EX 105 VG.

There was a varied schedule of events with interesting topics and events for all dairy farmers.The Open Day commenced with an Opening address from Mairead Lavery, Chairperson of Agri Aware and editor of country Living Magazine in the Irish Farmers Journal. She stressed the importance of keeping the consumer informed on Quality Irish food and improving the image of Irish farming, also the contribution farmers make to the quality of life in the countryside and the environment. This was followed with the traditional Interclub Stockjudging. There were Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams from 16 clubs including a team from Northern Ireland.

The Master Judges for the day, Ken Proctor, Paul Hannan and Ricky Barrett then gave their reasons for their placings. This was followed by a presentation of the heifers by Alan Dorrian, Herdsman at Monamore.

Tom presented the remaining classes giving details on background breeding and production.

Longlife Cows at MonamoreFollowing on was a special presentation of 6 cows from the various cow families developed at Monamore namely Torch, Breeze, Lulu and Darlene They tipify what this great Black & White breed is all about. These are durable, longlife, fertile cows that are capable of producing large volume of milk with excellent solids and breed back in calf every year.Their lifetime average yield 58245 Kgs Milk , 4165Kgs Fat +Protein ,3.41 %Protein, Average lactation 6. All are classified EX.

There are cows from the Feedora cow family that go back to Volume 1 of the herd book which is celebrating its 100 year anniversity this year.

Tom emphasized the role and services of IHFA of Pedigree Holstein Friesian Registration, Ancestry recording, Linear scoring and Classification in adding value and using best breeding practice of AI and Milk Recording.

Grassland management a key factor in profitability
A very large crowd gathered at the Teagasc forum where the local adviser Tom Lalor along with Dr. Joe Patton Presented the “Grass Wedge” concept of measuring and monitoring grass on all the paddocks on the farm.The cover per cow on Tom’s farm was 186 Kgs which is at the upper end of the range and excellent for high yielding cows. Grass is capable of sustaining 26-28 litres of milk production .This is a key profit component in all milk production systems .

Presentations of Awards
The winners of the National Herds Competition , Interclub stockjudging, Macra Stockjudging and the Diamond and Gold awards for top achieving cows were presented with their prizes.

Celebration Sale
30 lots of young stock with impeccable pedigree were on offer. These represented national and international cow families.There was a buoyant atmosphere with excellent prices on the day.

Celebration BBQ
The evening ended with a celebration barbecue provided by the Kelly family which helped create a carnival atmosphere and an end to a very successful day.

Charleville show results

http://www.charlevilleshow.com/Results%202009/Dairy%2082%20-%2098%202009.doc

Link above will give you complete Charleville show results. Congratulations to the Frawleys on a great win with yet another amazing Susie Mist.

Ireland in Praise of EU Dairy Support

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD welcomed the decision of the Milk Management Committee meeting yesterday in Brussels to extend the private storage aid scheme for butter from 15th August, when the scheme would normally close, until 28th February 2010.

The scheme was introduced in January this year, two months ahead of schedule because of the difficult market situation. The Minister also welcomed the publication of Commission proposals aimed at extending public intervention for butter and skimmed milk powder and he will travel to Brussels on Monday to press the Council to support these measures.

Speaking ahead of that meeting, Minister Smith said: "the effect of these measures is such that both public and private storage arrangements will remain in place continuously until August 2010. Even then, should the market situation warrant it, public intervention will remain open until August 2011". The Minister said that these strong signals from the Community reflected the view at high political level of the continued importance of the dairy sector to the EU and its willingness to provide as much support as possible to address the current volatile international dairy market situation.

Minister Smith has been at the forefront in pressing the Commission to activate the full range of market supports and has remained in constant touch with the Commissioner since last November when the APS scheme for butter was first announced. Since then significant progress has been made in utilising the full range of supports.

These have assisted in stabilising the market though the Minister made clear his view that resolving difficulties on the demand side was the key to improving returns to farmers and processors. "I will continue to ensure that the Community market measures play a full role in helping to restore the market to balance and I believe that these new measures should further assist in bringing that situation about".

The Minister pressed very hard during last year's Health Check negotiations for the retention of the market measures that are so crucial now in maintaining balance in the internal market.
Concluding, the Minister said: "While I accept that prices remain at an unacceptably low level I will again take the opportunity to mobilise colleagues in the Council of Ministers for their continued support in favour of actions in the dairy market. Such action is absolutely essential to support the Dairy Sector through a difficult period. I will continue to highlight the need to use in the most effective way possible all Market Management measures".

The Minister will also have a separate meeting with Commissioner Fischer Boel.

Ireland Granted Brucellosis Free Status

IFA Deputy President Derek Deane said the decision by the EU Commission to grant Ireland Brucellosis-free status was welcome, but it was disappointing that the Minister for Agriculture has not returned the full €15m in cost reductions allowable to farmers. Mr Deane said, “the Minister’s announcement represents a missed opportunity to deliver significant savings to farmers, who have played a pivotal role in securing Brucellosis-free status. Farmers will feel let down by the Minister’s failure to reward the sustained efforts of the farming community in achieving this milestone. IFA has identified control relaxation that will bring about major cost reduction for farmers, while at the same time protecting the national herd. These have been presented to the Minister and his senior officials as far back as October, 2008.” Mr Deane said there is no reason why the Minister cannot extend the 60-day pre-movement test to older animals and significantly reduce the level of annual blood testing. He said the Minister must revisit this between now and the implementation of changes. Derek Deane said the Minister can extend the 60 days pre-movement test requirement to only heifers over 24 months and all cows/in-calf heifers. This would represent savings of €5m for farmers, with 350,000 animals in this age bracket sold annually either farm to farm or through marts. Extending the annual herd test requirement to 24 months will represent savings of €2.5m to farmers, but in the current climate, maintaining the annual round test is an unnecessary cost. The milk ring test and cull cow monitoring at factories, combined with minimal blood testing, would provide adequate national monitoring, which would return savings of €7.5m to farmers.

Peter Applebome in the NY Times - sound familliar?

It’s never been an easy life. Up at 4:30 for the first milking, finish up around 8 at night. You make a living, but not much of one, which is why the average age of dairy farmers keeps creeping up into the 50s and 60s. The big payday is when you get out of it and sell your land.

“It’s a profession that if you weren’t born into it, no one would do it,” said Donald Hosking, who with his wife, Joanne, raises 100 Holsteins on 81 lovely rolling acres in Delaware County at the far reaches of the Catskills. “We just don’t know any better.”

So back when they started dairy farming on Roses Brook Road 22 years ago, there were seven other dairy farms on the road. Now one other is still hanging on, and the rest have been sold to lawyers, architects, commodity brokers from the city and suburbs. In 1998, there were 8,700 dairy farmers in New York. Now there are 5,700.

For all the vagaries of markets and weather and balky cows, there used to be a hazy ostensible logic to the business. Now it’s a global market complicated by commodities traders, the balance between imports and exports, the needs of agri-conglomerates, and the role played by strange new players like the imported milk protein concentrates, or M.P.C.’s, which some say are distorting the market with unregulated and potentially unsafe milk substitutes used in cheeses and dips.

But the bottom line seems to be that the global recession slammed the brakes on demand — fewer restaurant visits, less ice cream, less cheese — at a time of peak supply. Two years ago, Mr. Hosking was making about $20 per 100 pounds of milk. Now he’s making about $10.85. Meanwhile his costs — grain, fuel, high-protein feed — have gone up about 50 percent. Last year he took out about $40,000 from savings to keep going. This year it will be about $50,000. Farmers who have tapped out their equity — a growing number — could be gone in months.

“It’s 1973 prices and 2009 costs,” he said. “It still costs X number of dollars to run the farm, no matter what you’re bringing in. Detroit can shut down when their lots are full. We still have to feed and milk our cows every day.”

Dave Rama, who has a cattle auction business in Delhi, said everyone was in the same boat, with the cost of producing milk exceeding its price.

“I am learning more about bankruptcy than I ever intended to learn,” Mr. Rama said.
He drives from Mr. Hosking’s farm to Unadilla, the hills impossibly green from all the rain, grain silos poking into the blue sky. There he meets two of the younger farmers, Luke and Derek Johnson, 32 and 24, Cornell ag achool grads taking over their family farm. There are 300 cows and beehives and fields of corn, the bounty of American agriculture everywhere you turn.

LUKE JOHNSON says he’s always been an optimist, and he figures this will work out, too. He’s lucky to have a highly regarded farm operation, though he worries about his neighbors and already has $300,000 in debt against $500,000 in equity in cows and machinery. Still, he says: “It’s hard to see good farmers desperate. I was just in California at the national Holstein convention, and all the delegates there had desperate looks on their faces, as if they didn’t know what was going to happen next.”

HOBART, N.Y. – It all seems far away. We don’t see where our food comes from, and who could pay attention anyway, what with the endless cavalcade of amusements that’s the summer news — the randy governors and senators, Jon and Kate, poor, put-upon Sarah Palin, the farewell to M.J.? But maybe that’s the idea. In the real world around the corner and in distant places like Hobart and Delhi and Unadilla it’s not getting better and it’s not getting clearer, so bring on the freak shows, the more the merrier.

Mike Van Amburgh is an animal science professor at Cornell who grew up on an Ohio dairy farm. “I’m almost 50 years old, and in my lifetime it’s never been this bad,” he said. “Everyone’s in the red.”

For the dairy farmers, he said, absent a sudden worldwide boom pumping up demand, the most likely result is a historic washout of dairy farmers — some say 10 percent, 20 percent or more around the end of the year — that would reduce supply, raise prices and reset the bar.

Which kind of dairymen, he was asked, are in the biggest trouble?

“Everybody,” he replied.

Last Royal Champion

The last ever Champion Holstein cow at the Royal Show was awarded to Hendomen Arlene 20 jointly owned by Mark Knutsford (Cheshire) and Mike Roberts (Shropshire). The history making animal is sired by Comestar Outside and took Best Udder Award as well as the Holstein Championship. The Royal Show closes its door this week after 170 years owing to financial difficulties.

The third lactation animal was bred by F G Windsor & Sons and proved a popular ringside choice for Holstein judge Mick Gould. Arlene freshened in October 2008 and is currently yielding 55kgs per day and produced over 13,000kgs milk during her second lactation. The 2009 Royal Show Holstein Champion has also produced 9 embryos to Goldwyn.