The Longhorn Cattle Society Newsletter December 2019 Issue 105 BLACKBROOK LONGHORNS Breeding Blackbrook Longhorns on our farm since 1989
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CATTLE WANTED Longhorn News Charles Ashbridge, Thirsk, N Yorkshire, Tom Mowles, Nailsworth, Glos, GL6 0SJ YO7 2HL Tel: 07545 562984 Tel: 01845 525330 or 07790 016823 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] December 2019
Yearling and two year old steers and heifers want- Inside this issue SamAll types Barker, of cattle Shrewsbury, wanted for Shropshire, finishing ed for finishing. SY4 3HS. Tel: 07793 365517 Richard Vaughan, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire 2 Dear Members Email: [email protected] HR9 6JN Tel: 01600 890296 3 From the Chair Welcome to the December newsletter. Council corner s Organic steers and heifers wanted for finishing. Well grown store cattle male or females required 4 Society Sale, Newark Mr P Grabham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AN The year seems to have flown by in a flurry of shows, sales Afor Goodman, finishing. Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 5 Society sales Tel: 07875 464424 and other events involving many Longhorn members it’ 6JJ Tel: 01299 896590, mob: 07980271173 6 Society news Email: [email protected] always such a pleasure to see you all in whatever capacity 7 AGM weekend report it may be. 8 AGM awards MikeSteers & wanted Yvonne for Smith, finishing Ashbourne, Derbyshire, BenSteers and wanted Tori Stanley, for finishing Derbyshire, DE73 8AB 9 Bull of the Year DE6 5JF Mobile: 07860 467877 The end of the year is the time for a metaphorical and Mobile: 0788 4112812, 10 Cow of the Year Email: [email protected] literal tidy up, and to this end I would ask that you either Email: [email protected] 11 Senior Heifer of the Year log on to the online Herdbook or ask for a paper census 12 Junior Heifer of the Year 13 Society AGM that you can fill in and send back to make sure the cattle Strong stores wanted Steers and heifers wanted for finishing 14 Society Journal you have listed on the database are accurate. We have to SEMEN FOR SALE 15 Friends remembered produce reports for a number of statutory bodies, 16 Society Sale, Newark including DEFRA, and providing accurate statistics is vital. 18 English Winter Fair SEMEN FOR SALE 20 Society news I am in the process of compiling and editing the next 22 2321 Society news Longhorn Journal and would ask all members to consider Society news sells The following bulls are available from the Society: taking an advert; it is a well liked publication with a very Society news Cosby Archer, Eyebrook Richard, Fishwick Oarsman , Grove House Baron, long reach and an advert ‘ ’ your herd and helps 24 Society news Honeywood Callicles, Honeywood Edmund, Leebarn Isambard, Llantrothy Kestrel, promote the breed to a greater audience. 25 Society news Long Ash Lancelot , Plaitford Orlando, Rousham Goliath, Rousham Monty, 26 Type classification May I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Debbiea happy Shugborough Benbow , Tregonhayne Startrek 27 Type classification 28 Society media andThank prosperous you to our 2020. advertisers: 29 TB compensation The following bulls are available direct from the breeders Cattle for sale Blackbrook Longhorns Fishwick Longhorns Fishwick Lord of the Rings 23577/L00087, 30 Regional Groups 32 Gentons Longhorns Pointer Longhorns 31 (Peter Close 07779 937217) Southfield Longhorns Gentons 007 James Bond 27966/O01168 Cattle wanted, semen for sale
(Bertie Facon, 07785 221961 or The Longhorn Cattle Society CIO Ben Bellew 07710 054792) Debbie Dann, East Lodge, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2LH
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FROM THE CHAIR... FEMALES FOR SALE BULLS FOR SALE
Please check the website for up-to-date listings Tom Taberner, 86 Britannia Drive, Stretton, It was a great honour to be voted in by the Trustees as Society Chairman, I am extremely of cattle for sale, photos and extra information Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0FB passionate about the Longhorn breed and the Society which is at the heart of it. At our Tel: 07762 586916 Matt Cullen, Animal Farm, Mill Road, Staple, Email: [email protected] Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1LB BULLS FOR HIRE widefirst council representation meeting fromsince acrossthe AGM the we membership, welcomed two which new can Trustees only be to a goodthe council thing. with Mobile: 07813 513893 Mark Wheeler and Graham Walker joining us. The new council is very diverse and gives a Email: [email protected] for more details, hire rates, availability etc. KENT SAPPHIRE 34299/S01308 Pedigree bulls available for hire. Please contact Born: 03/04/2018 J Close & Son Ltd, Fishwick Mains, Berwick on We had a great AGM weekend in Leicestershire back in October with a number of new Sire: Tweed, TD15 1XQ members in attendance. Having had a tour of the fantastic Blackbrook herd on the Satur- Dam: Lydia Laura 29484/L00382 Tetford Ulysses 28552/N00543 Telephone: 01289 386181 day we had a technical day on the Sunday with talks on herd health, classification and Mobile: 07779 937217 selective breeding which people seemed to really enjoy and gave everyone a number of KENT SARAH 34300/S01308 Email: [email protected] things to think about. Thank you to the Stanley family for hosting the weekend and to all Born: 20/06/2018 FISHWICK QUANTUM STAR 32984/Q00087 those who helped make it such a success. Sire: Born: 18/08/2016 Although entry numbers were lower then we might have hoped for there were some Dam: Sire: Bollin Eugene 13805/E0343 greatA couple quality of weeks cattle after offered the forAGM sale Newark and females Market sold hosted very the well. new The Premier bull trade Society wasn't Sale. so Tetford Ulysses 28552/N00543 Dam: Linton Dwynwen Piggingswood Opal 26385/O01027 TB4 area Scheme Member of the SAC Premium Cattle Health Society sales were on the agenda at the recent council meeting, in particular, a review of Di & Ainsley Baker, Hampton Grange Farm, good but I think this reflected the time of year rather than the quality on offer. Arnold Pearson, 96a Ballybarnes Road, New- Shay Lane, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AD the health testing requirements which were implemented for the 2019 sales. The council townards, N Ireland, BT23 4TD Mobile: 07966 988665 still sees it as a high priority to improve the health status of the national Longhorn herd Mobile: 07890 993905 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] HERD DISPERSAL plemented and the impact this may have had on entry numbers to the society sales. Due WEST TOFTS PIZZAZZ 30456/P00674 tobut the it alsoloss reflectedof the Beeston on the Spring speed Saleat which next theyear health both thetesting Society requirements sales in 2020 have would been have im- 12 cows and calved heifers due to calve from Born: had the same entry requirements with regards to health testing. In light of this, for 2020 FebruaryPedigree organicto early herdApril of 2020. Longhorns Also 3 calvedfor sale. Sire: 07/07/2015 heifers with 1 2 month old Angus or Limousin Dam: Quiet Dunstall& easy to Neptune handle, only26824/N00775 for sale as daughters calves at foot. Vaccinated Lepto, BVD and TB incorporate both health tested and non health tested animals. There are no plans to in the Westherd. Tofts TB free Louise 22964/L0674 Clear. 6 month TB test area. Council have decided to amend the entry requirements– this will for remain the Worcester a fully health Spring tested Sale to David Hitchings, The Grain Bin, Church Farm mentschange which the rules should for thehopefully Autumn be sale able at to Newark meet the needs of all the membership. Business Park, Corston, Bath, Wiltshire, BA2 sale. The intention of this change is to offer two society sales with different entry require- BULLS FOR SALE 9AP If you have any ideas, concerns or thoughts you wish to be discussed at a council meeting Mobile 07772 016776 please do not hesitate to write in to Debbie or to raise it with one of the Trustees. John Huntbach, New Farm, Baddiley, Nant- Email: [email protected] wich, Cheshire, CW5 8NP LONG ASH LARKSPUR 23883/L00241 Telephone: 01270 524216 Born: 06/05/2011 Email: [email protected] Sire: Long Ash Captain 11340/C0241 KIRKLAN PEDRO 29811/P00463 I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dam: Born: 11/02/2015 Chairman, Longhorn Cattle Society Sire: Long Ash Gorse 14458/G0241 Tom Mills Dam: Tetford Scilla 21981/L0543 HMP Kirkham, Frekelton Lane, Kirkham, Nr 6 monthStoke TB Inca test 18979/I0021area, and there has never Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2RN been a case of TB in the herd. The herd tested Telephone: 01524 752990 His Email: [email protected] progeny can be seen. KIRKLAN ROCKET 34540/R00463 clear week commencing 18 November. Born: Sire: Dam: 08/08/2017 Four yearFishwick TB area. Iconic Vaccinated 19360/I0087 annually for IBR Lepto Kirklanand BVD. Lamba Very 21706/L0463good natured bull. 2 31
REGIONAL GROUPS COUNCIL CORNER
The regional groups operate independently of the Society and organise At the latest Council meeting the following matters were agreed upon: herd visits, social events and herd competitions. Enthusiastic group members are always welcome. Do get in touch with your local breeders Tom Mills was elected as Chairman, his contact details, along with group co-ordinator and get involved in group activities those of the rest of Council, are on page 20.
Northern Longhorn Breeders Group Mid West Longhorn Breeders Group The cost of registering bulls in the 651 - 800 days age bracket For details of Group activities For details of Group activities would be reduced to £200 plus VAT from 1st January 2020. Contact: Graham Walker, Newton Contact: Peter Guest, Colaba Lodge, Farm Cottage, Huby, York, YO61 1HQ Hamnish, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 The minutes of the previous AGM would be circulated to members Tel: 07957 208021 0QN Tel: 01568 760251. in advance of the upcoming AGM as well as being available on the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] website.
• It was agreed that the 2020 Spring Show & Sale will incorporate both health tested and non-health tested animals. Only health Midland Longhorn Breeders Group Welsh Longhorn Breeders Group tested animals will be eligible to enter the show. Further details For details of Group activities For details of Group activities and a full schedule will be available in the new year. All cattle will Contact: Claire Saxby, Lower Anchor- Contact: Bernard Llewellyn, Carreg still have to be TB tested irrespective of their home testing interval Farm, Litton, Buxton, Derbys, SK17 Cennen Castle, Trapp, Llandeilo, Dyfed, as has been in place for a number of years. 8RN Tel: 07779 246793 SA19 6UA Tel: 01558 822291 email: [email protected] E: [email protected] It was agreed that a new Longhorn Ambassador Award would be
introduced, to be awarded at the AGM, to be given to a member who has best promoted Longhorn‘ cattle, Longhorn beef ’or Long- horn products during the year. Further details will be published in the Spring newsletter.
MERCHANDISE
The Society offers a comprehensive range of merchandise. Ties, caps and sweatshirts etc are available to order with a two - three week lead time. Itemsmugs areof clothing available have from the the Society office, logo clothing and cansuch have as hoodies, your herd polo name shirts, em- broidered on them. The full range and the order form are in the Knowledgebase section of
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SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW & SALE, NEWARK TB COMPENSATION
The Longhorn Cattle Society show and sale at Newark on 26 October peaked at 3100gns for Pointer Eat Whilst the eradication of Bovine TB should be at the forefront of APHA s minds, You Alive, a January 2018-born bull by Aberdeen Nik out of Avonvale Imke from D Howden, Charlbury, it s inexorable creep across the country means more and more members are Oxfordshire. It was knocked down to Messrs Bradshaw, Stafford. ’ -born bull consigned by D&A Blockley, Brad- being affected. A quick look at the difference between the compensation you will’ receive for a registered pedigree animal and a non pedigree animal might Making 2000gns was Southfield Samurai, a March 2018 ford. The son of Southfield Outlaw out of Southfield Mystic sold to Messrs Hallifield, Ashby de la Zouch. toFemales Heronbrook topped Ned at 2300gns Kelly, to forMessrs first Banham,prize winner, Norwich. Fishwick Rosela, and 18 month old heifer from J registration of TB reactors is not permitted and APHA will usually check the AnotherClose & Son, red rosetteBerwick winner, upon Tweed. February By 2016Fishwick-born Lord Gentons of the Qunnie, Rings out a daughter of Fishwick of Oxlane Imelda, Maharg, it sold incon- calf make registration of all your calves a consideration. Retrospective pedigree signed by Bertie Facon, Banbury, Sold in- s status. esby Livestock, Neward for 2000gns. The winning junior heifer and overall champion,calf to Riverlands Treverton Rarebit Secret, aand March with 2018 a heifer-born calf heifer at foot by to Tan- Thor- onlineThe table database shows whencompensation a reactor foris confirmed December to 2019. check It itis’ updated each month on ton-on-Sea, Essex. field Pilot from Rachael Heard, Northamptonshire, also made 2000gns selling to Messrs Sargeant, Clac- Judge: Lynda Burditt theThe DEFRA table is website applicable and to is England applicable only for - Walesall breeds. and Northern Ireland are on individual valuation and Scotland is TB free. Cow 1st Genton Qunnie Mr B Facon Further detailed explanation and the most recent compensation table is Senior Heifer www.tbhub.co.uk also has 1st J Close & Son Ltd nd current information. 2 Mr T Mills available on the DEFRA website, and the website 3rd Fishwick Rosella J Close & Son Ltd Wheatlands Roxette Age Non pedigree male Pedigree registered male JuniorFishwick Heifers Radiant (a) 1st Treverton Secret 2nd Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley Up to 6 months £158-£493 Individual valuation 3rd Fishwick Santolina MsJ Close RE Heard& Son Ltd 4th ColneSouthfield Valley Swallow Kora T&S Farms 6-12 months £653-£729 Individual valuation
Junior Heifers (b) 12 to 20 months £806-£923 12 to 24m £3725 1st 2nd Treverton Sapphire 20+ months £929-£1279 24+ m £1859 3rd RiverlandsColne Valley Snuggul Kiwi T&SMr & Farms Mrs R&V Burton Ms RE Heard Age Non ped female Pedigree registered female Junior Bulls 1st Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 2nd Pointer Eat You Alive Mr D Howden Up to 6 months £112-£419 Individual valuation 3rd Southfield Shotgun 4th Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 6-12 months £561-£610 Individual valuation Riverlands Shagrat Mr & Mrs R&V Burton CalfSouthfield show Samurai 1st 12 to 16 months £686 12-24m £1360 2nd AK Clark & Sons Riverlands Thorn (bull) Mr & Mrs R&V Burton 16-20 months £851 24+ m not calved £1564 BreedTrelawny Champion Silas (Ciba(bull) Geigy Shield) Treverton Secret 20+ months not calved £931 24-36m calved £1661
Reserve Champion Southfield Shotgun 20+ months calved £944 36m+ calved £1225 Best Opposite Sex (Lloyds Bank Trophy) TrevertonSouthfield SecretShotgun Best Junior Bull (Rosemary Roberts Trophy) Southfield Shotgun Best Junior Heifer (Southfield Trophy) 4 29
SOCIETY NEWS SOCIETY SALES
SOCIAL MEDIA SOCIETY SALES 2020 As you may have read in recent newsletters that the Society is offering members a fantastic opportunity to promote their herds and the breed via the Society Sale dates are subject to change and DEFRA animal gathering regulations Further details and entry forms available on the Society website. Society member describing, in their own words, what their Longhorn herd meanswebsite, to Facebook, them. Every Twitter member and isInstagram. different andI am keeps posting their a short cattle profile for different of a Saturday 11 April 2020 reasons so each member offers a new insight into the versatility of the breed Society Spring Store Sale and the broad range of Society members. The Livestock Market, Worcester WR4 0SQ Auctioneers: McCartneys. Tel: 01905 769770 maximum of 50 words per answer please!), attach up to four photos that best All you need to do is email the office with the answers to the questions below (a you ll be in with a chance of being one of our Friday Feature herds. If you are Saturday 16 May 2020 notillustrate involved your with herd, social include media your it doesn social tmedia matter, links your (if story you use will them) still be and of then Society Spring Show & Sale interest’ to other people and it will help promote the breed. The Livestock Market, Worcester WR4 0SQ ’ Auctioneers: McCartneys. Tel: 01905 769770 Have a look at the Blog page of the Society website or our Facebook page to see Closing date for entries 10 April 2020
theWho herds are youprofiled (name so far.and Help herd the name) Society (max to promote 50 words) you and your Longhorns! Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September 2020 Where are you (nearest town and county) (max 50 words) Traditional Native Breeds Show & Sale, Melton Mowbray Market, LE13 1JY How did you find out about Longhorn cattle and decide they were the Auctioneers: Melton Mowbray Market Auctioneers, Tel: 01664 562971 breed for you: (max 50 words)
When did you start keeping Longhorn cattle: (max 50 words) Saturday 21 September 2020 Why did you start keeping Longhorn cattle: (max 50 words) Show and Sale of Rare, Traditional and Minority Cattle What are you trying to achieve with your herd: (max 50 words) Borderway Mart, Carlisle, CA1 2RS Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington Are you doing with your cattle that is unique and different? (max 50 words)
How would you sum up the Longhorn breed: (max 50 words) Saturday 24 October 2020 Society Premier Autumn Show & Sale Website: Newark Livestock Market, Newark, NG24 1BY Facebook: Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington Tel 01228 406230 Twitter: in partnership with Newark Livestock Sales 01636 676741 Instagram: Other social media links: Don t forget the photos! Email to: [email protected] 5 ’ 28
SOCIETY NEWS TYPE CLASSIFICATION
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTS one. My day job is as a nutritionist within the dairy sector and many of my, admittedly more pro- gressive,The decision dairy to clients have our have Little their Oakley cows herdscored of onEnglish an on Longhorns-going basis. classified Whilst Iwas haven a straightforwardt asked them The charge for adverts in the 'For Sale & Wanted' section of the website are as follows: their direction of travel is the right one. The use of classifying with the UK pedigree’ dairy sector is directly, I believe they do this help them make breeding decisions and to provide confirmation that £10 plus VAT per animal with no picture. commonplace. £25 plus VAT per animal with a picture, the listing will also be posted on I have had a connection with cattle for over 40 years and, as such, I think I have a reasonable ability Facebook and Twitter for added exposure. to differentiate a group of cattle. However, this is my view and, as is the case with most things it may £30 plus VAT for herds or groups of animals with no picture. not actually be the case. It had been over 12 years since we bought our six foundation Longhorn heifers from a couple of herds in Wiltshire. Since then we ve only used a small number of bulls on £50 plus VAT for herds or groups of animals with a picture, the listing will the herd, four in fact, and their impact has been quite noticeable especially those which have had a also be posted on Facebook and Twitter for added exposure. ’ more recent times we have culled harder and sold some heifers; we ve been in position to be more All adverts will be on the website for up to three months, or until the animal negative influence. During the early years in an effort to grow the herd we kept most daughters. In is sold. the right ones. ’ selective. It was good time to confirm, either way, whether our breeding/culling decisions had been NEWSLETTER ADVERTS There is genetic variation within every breed and the degree to which this exists obviously varies considerably. Whilst on paper it doesn t appear that the English Longhorn breed has as much scope The printed newsletter is produced four times a year, usually March, June, and variation as most other breeds, in reality it is quite clear that this is not the case. One only has to ’ September and December. Adverts for this newsletter are £50 plus VAT for visit one of the Breed Society sales to witness this for oneself. a full page and will be placed where the member requests unless that page is already taken. All pages except the front cover are available, and the centre Therefore, given all of these factors the opportunity to have our herd classified was one that I felt eight pages of the newsletter are printed in colour. Copy date for the March canwas ta have valid been one. too A call steep was as made I can tot actually Debbie rememberand from there what an this appointment was. Once onwas site made it did for occur a classifier to me 2020 newsletter will be 27 February 2020. Please get in touch to book your thatto meet it might at a field be a incomplete rural Northamptonshire waste of time. Our in cowsearly donJuly tlast get year.the human Debbie contact did mention that some the cost,herds it get page! so I’ began to think that we were going’ to be chasing the cattle around without getting anywhere ’ would calm down and she would be able to get down to business. Sure enough within half an hour NEW MEMBERS near. However, the classifier was very relaxed and confident that within a few minutes the herd or so the job was done, our herd had been scored. The classifier uses a handheld devicet aware and of. simply Hav- punches in numbers which all go togethers eye to on provide one s cattle, a final it score.s a bit During like not the seeing process the variouswood for com- the trees?ments/observations One can often arebecome made, blind some the positive most obvious some negative, things that a few are of right which in Ifront wasn of’ us but are no- We should like to welcome the following new members to the ticeableing the classifier to others, visit especially also focuses trained one others.’ ’ ’ Society: J&K Allen, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Mr M Perris, Newbury, Berkshire In conclusion, I would strongly recommend that breeders take advantage of this service. I am confi- Mr E Hill, Kirriemuir, Forfar,Scotland dent that they will find it very useful and I strongly recommend being present when the classifier Mr T Edmondson, Milton Keynes, Bucks bullvisits. and They when will selecting definitely those learn heifers something to keep from as replacements. the process whilst also receiving confirmation as to quality of their herd. We have had it confirmed what we need to focus on when choosing our next Ewan Mackintosh, Little Oakley Longhorns
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TYPE CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AGM WEEKEND
In common with many other breeds The breeders that have had their animals both days being hosted by John, Pat and Joe Stanley of the Blackbrook herd, the Longhorn Cattle Society offers LeicestershireThe AGM weekend followed a slightly different format than previous years, with process has been straightforward and classified so far have all reported that the TypeLonghorn Classification breeders tohave its members.made huge of the cattle that have graded VG (Very They were split into a number of groups with a field of yearling heifers, a field of strides in the last 20 or so years to im- very positive. These members, and a list cowsAfter gatheringand heifer for calves, refreshments a field of cows we had and a bulltour calves of the andcattle then which finally were we still went out. prove their cattle through careful and Good) and EX (Excellent) are in the provides an independent assessment EwanKnowledgebase Mackintosh on from the website. the Little Oakley to a group of bulling heifers running with stock bull Blackbrook Acer. selective breeding. Type classification awards, and then in the evening a dinner which included a raffle and charity of members cattle in order to identify - After the visit we had the formal AGM and the presentation of the annual Society strengths and weaknesses within the you can read about his reasons for joining ’ herd had his cattle classified last year herd and speed up breed improve- auction. a second day at Blackbrook Longhorns, this time to have talks and demonstra- In a change from the usual format for the AGM weekend Society members spent the scheme and how his classification visit ment. Ifwent you on think the thisopposite is something page. you would independent guide for new members tions from professionals. We were very fortunate to have four speakers; An- like to participate in please contact the whoType will classification be able to isselect also cattlean excellent that drew Spicer from NBDC, Clive Davies from Westwood Herefords, David Preece have been assessed when establishing BVSc MRCVS and Rob Howard BVMS, MRCVS. d like to talk to a mem- office for more information or go to the link below. If you’ a herd if they wish. please contact any of the members listed ber who has had their cattle classified NBDC who have been specially trained Cattle are assessed by classifiers from in the link. different linear traits that make up four to classify beef cattle. Assessed on 14 theirMembers account who with sign the up toSociety Type forClassifica- each a grade from poor to . tion in 2019 will receive a £5 credit on composite traits, a final score results in This grade is then‘ appended’ ‘excellent to the’ cow classified, provided all animals eligi- animal s pedigree so anyone can see bleThe for current classification booklet isare in put the forward. Knowledge- how an animal has been independently ’ tiple generations of cattle will be in- base of the website or call the office for a assessed. As the scheme develops mul- spected and the results will inform https://www.longhorncattlesociety.com/copy. members which cattle they should re- knowledge-base/article/type- tain in their herd to improve the quali- classification/ ty of both their herd and the national
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AGM AWARDS SOCIETY NEWS Maydencroft Perpetual Trophy – Bull of the Year 25 registered bulls were shown during the year. In third place was Wheatlands Ruben LONGHORN FORUM
from Mr T Mills, in second place was Southfield Qnard from David & Angela Blockley. In first place Pointer Diamond King from Mr D Howden. The Maydencroft Trophy was pre- A new online forum has been set up to answer questions that anyone has about Leebarnsented to PerpetualJamie Brewer Trophy by Society – Cow President of the Year Mrs S Coleman. theall aspects forum andof Longhorn register tocattle post. keeping. If you have a burning question to ask other members, or you think you can answer someone else’s query please go to 29 cows were shown this year. In third place was Wellhead Kir Royale from Mr S Hor- http://longhorncattle.boards.net./ rocks, in second place was Fishwick Queen of the Ring from Mr P Close. In first place was Blackbrook Zabrina from Master Bertie Stanley. The Leebarn Perpetual Trophy was Lesleypresented Hutton by the Perpetual Society President Trophy –Mrs Senior S Coleman Heifer to of Pat the Stanley, Year to pass on to Bertie ORGANIC AND PFLA MEMBERS
23 senior heifers were shown this year. In third place was Melbourne Park Fizz. In joint Are you certified organic? Are you a member of the Pasture For Life Associa- first place was Carreg Rye Grass and Pointer Dreamer from Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn & Mr D Howden respectively. The Lesley Hutton Perpetual Trophy was presented to Jamie tion? If you are either or both of the above please let the Society know as we are TetfordBrewer and Longhorns Bernard PerpetualLlewellyn by Trophy the Society – Junior President Heifer Mrs of the S Coleman. Year increasingly getting requests for organic cattle, or customers interested in pas- DISBUDDEDture fed beef. Thank CATTLE you. 42 junior heifers were shown this year. In third place was Pointer Enough is Enough from David Howden, in second place was Carreg Sonnet from Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn. In first place was Gentons Sara ET from Bertie Facon. Charles Sutcliffe presented his Following a rule change at the 2017 AGM, disbudded cows, heifers or bulls are Paulaward Luckett to Bertie Memorial Trophy shown at Society sales. eligible to compete in show classes for breeding cattle. Disbudded cattle may be ON FARM SOFTWARE Four members showed Longhorn cattle in their own right for the first time in 2019. The winner was Chris Wardle who collected the Paul Luckett Memorial Trophy from Nicky If you use an on farm cattle management software programme that can produce FrankLuckett Sutton Young Handlers Competition Society registration software to produce your birth records and registrations. spreadsheet reports the office can now accept these and embed them into the Five Juniors took part in stockjudging competitions this year. In third place was Coby This will mean you don Horrocks, in second place was William Edwards, and in first place was Rhianydd Davies. [email protected] The FrankPresident Sutton’s Award Trophy was presented to Rhianydd by Society President Mrs S Coleman ’t have to log onto the website to do your Society regis- trations. Just email the Excel file to BEEF OUTLETS PAGE ON THE WEBSITE The President’s Award is presented by the President at the end of their two year term of ellyn.office. It’s awarded to the person the president thinks has made a significant contribu- The Society website had a page where members and retail outlets tion to the Society over the years. Sarah Coleman presented the Award to Bernard Llew- ‘Beef Outletss all up’ to date and has the correct details for selling Longhorn beef are listed. Are you on that page? If so could you please ll becheck added your in. entry There to make sure it’ you. If you are not listed and would like to be please email the office and you’ suppliers in their area. Help the Society to help you promote your Longhorn beef! ’s an interactive map so visitors can search for Longhorn beef
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SOCIETY NEWS BULL, COW AND HEIFER AWARDS MAYDENCROFT AWARD FOR THE BEST BULL BULL REGISTRATION & PARENT VERIFICATION No of Total Discard Name Owner J/S shows points points Total From 1 May 2019 all bulls being fully registered with the Society will require full Pointer Diamond King Mr D Howden S 6 30 2 28 parentage testing. This will complement the existing parentage testing regime of Southfield Qnard Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley S 2 23 0 23 each 100th heifer registered (see below) Wheatlands Ruben Mr T Mills S 4 19 0 19 This means if the registration of the bull is time critical you will need to allow Gentons Ramses Mr B Facon S 5 14 0 14 more time (2 3 weeks) for the samples to be sent off and the registration to be Pointer Eat You Alive Mr D Howden J 6 14 1 13 Tetford Zack Mr & Mrs CTD Sutcliffe J 3 12 0 12 Dunstall Saxon Mrs EM Hallifield J 3 10 0 10 forefinalised. the registration You are more form than is sent welcome in. If theto send bull hairis then samples registered of bulls the you costs may of the wish to register to the Society in advance, so the parentage can be verified be- Newton Aftershock Mr B Wragg S 3 10 0 10 ples are submitted in advance but the bull is subsequently not registered then Riverlands Paddington Mrs Y Ferguson S 2 9 0 9 theparent member verification will be will charged be absorbed for the testing in the cost at cost, of the (currently registration. £20 plus If hair VAT sam- per Gentons Sydney Mr B Facon J 5 8 0 8 hair sample). Southfield Shockwave Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley J 2 8 0 8 The Society has been collecting DNA from bulls being registered since 2012 Blackbrook Captain Jack Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley J 1 6 0 6 (around registration number 23000/) and it is hoped that most of these hair Gale Farm Shetland Mr S Horrocks J 4 4 0 4 samples can be used to prove parentage, but the Society is moving from Stoke Juniper Mr D Walker S 1 4 0 4 Microsatellite testing to SNPS testing which requires a more robust sample. Warns Romeo Mr N Glover J 2 3 0 3 Blackbrook Can Do Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley J 1 2 0 2 edged that the sire or dam‘ of the’ bull being registered may be dead and hair Fishwick Sherman J Close & Son Ltd J 1 2 0 2 samplesThis may may mean not that be repeatavailable bull but hair this samples will not may preclude be required. registration. It is acknowl- Southfield Panther Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley S 1 2 0 2 Bieldside Rocky Mr J Winnington S 1 1 0 1 (go into About Us and then Forms) This gives instructions of how to take the Blackbrook Cedar Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley J 1 1 0 1 Contact the office or download an updated registration form potentiallyfrom the website three Etheridge Spark Mr D Phillips J 1 1 0 1 bags per registration one for the bull being registered, one for his sire and one Maudlin Stansfield Mrs Y Ferguson J 1 1 0 1 forhair his samples. dam Contact the office if you require sample bags Raincliffe Northern Prospect Messrs Emsley & Cleasby S 1 1 0 1 Riverlands Sauron Mr & Mrs R&V Burton J 1 1 0 1 FEMALE REGISTRATION & PARENT VERIFICATION Riverlands Scallywag Mr & Mrs R&V Burton J 1 1 0 1
Points calculation The purity of the Longhorn breed is one of it s major selling points and to verify Points awarded per class on a sliding scale, ie if 4 animals in a class, 1st place gets 4 points, 4th place gets 1 point will contact the breeder as soon as possible after’ the registration has been Breed Champion = 3 points receivedthis each to100th ask forfemale hair registeredsamples from is required the calf, to and be her parent sire verified.and dam Theif their office DNA Res Br Champion = 2 points Interbreed Champion = 3 points holding then the current owner will be asked to provide a sample if one is not Res Inter Champion = 3 points samples are not already held on file by the Society. Should the sire not be on the Where bull is Champion or Reserve Champion he picks up extra points totalling the number bulls below already held. DNA samples of all AI bulls are already held and if the bull is dead him in all then a sibling or close relative will be sought. bull classes plus 1 point for himself
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LEEBARN AWARD FOR THE BEST COW SOCIETY NEWS No of Total Discard Name Owner shows points points Total Blackbrook Zabrina Master B Stanley 5 20 20 REGISTRATION FEES 2019 Fishwick Queen of the Ring J Close & Son Ltd 3 17 17 Wellhead Kir Royale Mr S Horrocks 4 14 14 From 1 January 2020 the following fees apply Gentons Qiana Mr B Facon 6 12 -1 11 Female registrations Carreg Martha Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 5 11 11 Online reg up to 3 months £20.00 + VAT £24.00 Southfield Lace Mr H Blockley 2 10 10 Southfield Peach Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 2 10 10 Paper reg up to 3 months £25.00 + VAT £30.00 Newton Xtra Tipsy Mr D Walker 3 9 9 Late reg 3 12m £40.00 + VAT £48.00 Southfield Quaver Mr C Blockley 2 7 7 Late reg 12 24m £80.00 + VAT £96.00 Briar Mead Precious Valentine Mrs V Hopkinson 3 6 6 Etheridge Quartz Beauty Mr D Phillips 1 5 5 Late reg 24 +m £100.00 + VAT £120.00 Blackbrook Xoana Mr T Mills 1 3 3 Male registrations Slough Nugget Mr & Mrs D Preece 1 3 3 Bulls up to 500 days old £100 plus VAT £120.00 Carn Edward Petal Messrs Vaughan 1 2 2 Colaba Logic Mr & Mrs D Preece 2 2 2 Bulls 501 650 days old £150 plus VAT £180.00 Croftlands Pearl Mr S Horrocks 1 2 2 Bulls 651 800 days old £200 plus VAT £240.00 this has been reduced Lower Blacup Nancy Mr B Wragg 2 2 2 £5.00 + VAT £6.00 Messrs Emsley & Cleas- Raincliffe Keeley by 1 2 2 Beef Certificate Messrs Emsley & Cleas- Transfer fees £15.00 + VAT £18.00 Raincliffe New Queen by 1 2 2 Carn Edward Katrina Messrs Vaughan 1 1 1 Transfer fees are payable on breeding females and registered bulls by both buyer Carreg Quack Mrs B Wheeler 1 1 1 Chalkney Quirky Mrs SE Coleman 1 1 1 and seller unless an alternative arrangement is made between both parties Dunstall Myleen Mrs EM Hallifield 1 1 1 Lower Blacup Patricia Mr B Wragg 1 1 1 Riverlands Orpington Mr & Mrs R&V Burton 1 1 1 BEEF CERTIFICATES Southfield Nia Mr H Hodgson 1 1 1 Warns Nancy Mr N Glover 1 1 1 pure Warns Quantella Mr N Glover 1 1 1 Beef certificates are £6. They are proof that your finishing animal is a Yaverland Nancy Mrs Y Ferguson 1 1 1 bred Longhorn should you need to offer such proof to a butcher, option or if Points calculation finisher, meat marketing scheme or restaurant. You can buy them when Points awarded per class on a sliding scale, ie if 4 animals in a class you notify your male calves by clicking on the ‘with beef cert’ 1st place gets 4 points, 4th place gets 1 point you decide you need one when your animal is finished then just contact Breed Champion = 3 points YEARthe office. LETTER Res Br Champion = 2 points Interbreed Champion = 3 points The year letter for 2020 is Res Inter Champion = 3 points U
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LESLEY HUTTON AWARD FOR THE BEST SENIOR HEIFER SOCIETY NEWS No of discard Name Owner shows Points scores total Carreg Rye Grass Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 8 36 8 28 ONLINE SHOPPING BASKET Pointer Dreamer Mr D Howden 7 32 4 28 Most members use the online Grassroots system via the Society website to Melbourne Park Fizz Mr & Mrs B&T Stanley 5 20 20 register their cattle and let the Society know about deaths and transfers. Gale Farm Rona Mr S Horrocks 5 15 15 Newton Blooming Mr D Walker 2 11 11 One of the most common queries I get is about the Shopping Basket that Southfield Razzle Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 2 10 10 appears once you have processed any transactions that attract a fee. This DOES Carreg Romance Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 3 9 9 Dunstall Ruby Mrs EM Hallifield 4 9 9 NOT link into the Society s accounts system and it is‘ there so you know’ how Briar Mead Ring 'o' Mrs V Hopkinson 3 8 8 your payment but now more’ people are paying via BACS this does not happen Dunstall Roxanne Mrs EM Hallifield 2 7 7 much to pay the Society. It is meant to be printed off and sent to the office with Carreg Rhonda Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 3 6 6 and the outstanding balance accumulates. To clear off this balance do the Blackbrook Bluebell Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley 2 5 5 following: Rhyfel Ruby Mr TA Williams 2 5 5 ‘ ’ Gale Farm Raasay Mr S Horrocks 3 4 4 Click on Proceed to Checkout Tetford Yarina Mr & Mrs CTD Sutcliffe 2 4 4 Southfield Rhapsody Mr B Facon 2 3 3 Click on one of the payment methods Preepark Quidditch Click on return‘ to Manage your’ herd Oyster Mr & Mrs PV & JM Robinson 1 2 2 Rhyfel Robinia Mr TA Williams 2 2 2 This will clear the ‘balance off and not’ give you such a shock the next time you Slough Rosie Mr & Mrs D Preece 2 2 2 Betchton Sarah Mr & Mrs PV & JM Robinson 1 1 1 log on! Mayhill Demerara Mr D Bevan 1 1 1 Southfield Ruby Mr H Blockley 1 1 1 INBREEDING CO EFFICIENT REPORT Wellhead Ruby Rose Mr G Willey 1 1 1 Are you thinking of buying a new bull but you're not sure if he's too closely re- lated to your cows? The Society can produce an inbreeding co- Points calculation Points awarded per class on a sliding scale, ie if 4 animals in a class will be. The report also gives the 'Breed Mean' so you can compareefficient the inbreed-report 1st place gets 4 points, 4th place gets 1 point showing how 'inbred' calves out of your cows and by any specified bull or bulls ing co- Breed Champion = 3 This is a free service, just let the office know the name of the bull or bulls and I'll do Res Br Champion = 2 the rest.efficient of your chosen mating to that of the breed as a whole. Interbreed Champion
NATIONAL SHOW 2020 Res Inter Champion = The National Show in 2020 will be at the Suffolk Show on 27 & 28 May 2020. More details on the Society website SOCIETY SURVEY This time of year is survey time so please log on to the online Herdbook via the website to have a tidy up of your herd in order for an accurate printed Herdbook to be produced next March. Many thanks!
22 11 TETFORD LONGHORNS AWARD FOR THE BEST JUNIOR HEIFER no of discard Name Owner shows points score total SOCIETY NEWS Gentons Sara ET Mr B Facon 6 49 5 44 Carreg Sonnet Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 5 21 21 Pointer Enough is Enough Mr D Howden 6 21 2 19 HEALTH SCHEME MEMBERSHIP Newton Crème de la Crème Mr D Walker 3 17 17 If you are considering entering a health scheme the Society has negotiated Briar Mead Salamis Mrs V Hopkinson 4 17 17 some excellent rates with two of the biggest CHeCS approved health scheme Fishwick Salvia J Close & Son Ltd 3 16 16 providers. Treverton Secret Ms RE Heard 4 14 14 Treverton Sorrel Ms RE Heard 6 15 1 14 SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme are offering Longhorn Cattle Society mem- Dunstall Saphire Mrs EM Hallifield 4 12 12 Fishwick Superstar J Close & Son Ltd 2 9 9 [email protected] to get an information and membership pack and then Carreg Snowdrop Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 5 9 9 quotebers free 'Longhorns membership - free for membership their first year. for 1st Contact year' onJulie your on membership Newton Cheeky Moo Coo Mr D Walker 3 9 9 application form. Their website is https://www.sruc.ac.uk Wheatlands Sunflower Mr T Mills 4 9 9 Newton Caught Out Mr C Wardle 2 8 8 Carreg Sweetpea Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 3 7 7 Biobest are offering Longhorn Cattle Society members 50% off the cost of mem- Blackbrook Cup Cake Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley 2 7 7 [email protected] to get more information. Their website is www.biobest.co.uk Chalkney Xcite Mrs SE Coleman 1 7 7 bership for the first year. Contact Paul on Briar Mead Strawberry Shortcake Mrs V Hopkinson 2 7 7 Harold Siren Mr H Hodgson 1 6 6 Both these offers are for a limited period so please don't delay! Membership of Gale Farm Skye Mr S Horrocks 4 6 6 a health scheme should be done in discussion with your vet as they may have a Wheatlands Snowberry Mr T Mills 3 6 6 preferred provider. The Society's thanks go to SRUC and Biobest for these Briar Mead Serenity Mrs V Hopkinson 2 6 6 generous offers. Pointer ET Phone Home Mr D Howden 1 5 5 Garford Sonata Mr D Metcalf 1 4 4 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Rhyfel Saphire Mr TA Williams 2 4 4 Fishwick Saffron J Close & Son Ltd 1 3 3 The Society’s address has recently changed to: Southfield Sapphire Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 1 3 3 East Lodge, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2LH Southfield Swift Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 1 3 3 Please amend your records accordingly. Long Ash Shahola Mr D Phillips 1 3 3 Southdown Sophie Mr R Tedbury 2 3 3 Maudlin Storm Mrs Y Ferguson 1 3 3 KENT HERDSMAN’S SOCIETY VISIT Fishwick Saskia J Close & Son Ltd 1 2 2 The Society has kindly been invited to join the Kent Herdsman's Club visit to Berrydown Speckles Mr & Mrs M Horne 1 2 2 Matt Cullen's 'Kent' herd at Animal Farm, Mill Road, Staple, Canterbury, Kent, Garford Sundayson Mr D Metcalf 1 2 2 Gale Farm Seil Mr S Horrocks 2 2 2 the Herdsman's Club in May 2018 and they will be returning to see the im- Rhyfel Snipe Mr TA Williams 2 2 2 provementsCT3 1LB on SundayMatt has 12 made January, to the starting farm, includingat 12noon. new The cattle herd housing. was visited by Colne Valley Khaleesi T&S Farms 1 2 2 Melbourne Park Griselda Mr & Mrs B&T Stanley 1 1 1 Berrydown Sparkle Mr & Mrs M Horne 1 1 1 numbers for refreshments. [email protected] Newton Co Co Cabana Mr & Mrs P & J Robinson 1 1 1 Please let either the office or Matt know if you are attending, so they know Garford Snowqueen Mr D Metcalf 1 1 1 Colne Valley Kora T&S Farms 1 1 1 Points calculation as per cow and senior heifer12 awards 21
AGM SOCIETY NEWS COUNCIL MEMBERS 2020 The following Council members represent you in 2020
David Blockley, [email protected], 07831 247405 Peter Close, [email protected], 07779 937217 Bertie Facon, [email protected], 07785 221961 Sophie Gurton, [email protected] ,07772 388908 Tom Mills, [email protected] 07968 819134 Chairman Pat Stanley, [email protected], 07860 515893 Graham Walker, [email protected], 07977 160404 Mark Wheeler, [email protected], 07831 151822 Sabine Zentis, [email protected], 0049 172 3985221
Please contact any one of them if you have any queries regarding Society or Council matters Bernard Llewellyn accepts the President s Award from Sarah Coleman COUNCIL MEETINGS ’ The date of the next Council meeting is 11 February 2020. If you have an by 30 January please. issue or idea you wish to raise with Council, please email it to the office MEMBERSHIP FEES 2020 ONWARDS Council have agreed that membership fees should be increased. The last time membership fees rose was January 2013, so it was felt that a small increase now would be better than a large jump in a few years. From January 2020 Full mem- bership will rise to £55 and Associate membership will rise to £27.50. This
Associate membership more in line with the expense of servicing that member- shipkeeps category. the increase for Full membership in line with inflation and brings the
A new standing order form was enclosed with the June newsletter and it would be very much appreciated if this could be completed and returned ASAP if you have not already done so. If you have amended your standing order direct with you bank and haven ll amend my records. ’t let the office know, please do so and I’ and introduced Nicky Luckett as the Society President for 2020 & 2021 Chairman David Blockley presented outgoing President Sarah Coleman with flowers, 20 13
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ENGLISH WINTER FAIR FRIENDS REMEMBERED
The Society had a great weekend at Stafford on 16 and 17 November, with Members will be saddened to hear of the passing of Adrian McConnel, quality cattle entered for the English Winter Fair. peacefully at the age of 90 on 10 September. Breed Champion was Harry Saxby's Litton Rascal who weight 625kg liveweight and sold to Ben & Tori Stanley for 240p per kg. This is the third year in a row Adrian had the Plaitford herd that was very successful in the show ring, that the Saxby's have won the Longhorn classes! The steer subsequently killed out including winning the Royal Show with Plaitford Orlando. at 374kg, a killing out percentage of 60% and graded R4L Adrian and Orlando were featured in Yann Arthus-Bertrand's book In the Carcase Hall Mary Madders and Stuart Johnson's purebred carcase sold for 325p per kg. 'Good Breeding', published in 1999. The Society's thanks go to the exhibitors and buy- ers! Full results and more photos are on the website.
The Society was informed that Phil Evans of the Linton herd passed away on Sunday 22 September. During his time as a member of the Society Phil was on the Council and was also a panel judge.
Phil contributed an article to the Society's Millennium Journal explaining how he got into Longhorns which is reproduced on the website.
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SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW & SALE, NEWARK
SecretWinning junior heifer and overall Champion, Treverton
POINTER AD Pointer Eat You Alive, top priced lot, selling for SENT SEPARATELY 3200gns
Reserve Champion
Southfield Shotgun
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ENGLISH WINTER FAIR FRIENDS REMEMBERED
The Society had a great weekend at Stafford on 16 and 17 November, with Members will be saddened to hear of the passing of Adrian McConnel, quality cattle entered for the English Winter Fair. peacefully at the age of 90 on 10 September. Breed Champion was Harry Saxby's Litton Rascal who weight 625kg liveweight and sold to Ben & Tori Stanley for 240p per kg. This is the third year in a row Adrian had the Plaitford herd that was very successful in the show ring, that the Saxby's have won the Longhorn classes! The steer subsequently killed out including winning the Royal Show with Plaitford Orlando. at 374kg, a killing out percentage of 60% and graded R4L Adrian and Orlando were featured in Yann Arthus-Bertrand's book In the Carcase Hall Mary Madders and Stuart Johnson's purebred carcase sold for 325p per kg. 'Good Breeding', published in 1999. The Society's thanks go to the exhibitors and buy- ers! Full results and more photos are on the website.
The Society was informed that Phil Evans of the Linton herd passed away on Sunday 22 September. During his time as a member of the Society Phil was on the Council and was also a panel judge.
Phil contributed an article to the Society's Millennium Journal explaining how he got into Longhorns which is reproduced on the website.
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AGM SOCIETY NEWS COUNCIL MEMBERS 2020 The following Council members represent you in 2020
David Blockley, [email protected], 07831 247405 Peter Close, [email protected], 07779 937217 Bertie Facon, [email protected], 07785 221961 Sophie Gurton, [email protected] ,07772 388908 Tom Mills, [email protected] 07968 819134 Chairman Pat Stanley, [email protected], 07860 515893 Graham Walker, [email protected], 07977 160404 Mark Wheeler, [email protected], 07831 151822 Sabine Zentis, [email protected], 0049 172 3985221
Please contact any one of them if you have any queries regarding Society or Council matters Bernard Llewellyn accepts the President s Award from Sarah Coleman COUNCIL MEETINGS ’ The date of the next Council meeting is 11 February 2020. If you have an by 30 January please. issue or idea you wish to raise with Council, please email it to the office MEMBERSHIP FEES 2020 ONWARDS Council have agreed that membership fees should be increased. The last time membership fees rose was January 2013, so it was felt that a small increase now would be better than a large jump in a few years. From January 2020 Full mem- bership will rise to £55 and Associate membership will rise to £27.50. This
Associate membership more in line with the expense of servicing that member- keepsship category. the increase for Full membership in line with inflation and brings the
A new standing order form was enclosed with the June newsletter and it would be very much appreciated if this could be completed and returned ASAP if you have not already done so. If you have amended your standing order direct with you bank and haven ll amend my records. ’t let the office know, please do so and I’ and introduced Nicky Luckett as the Society President for 2020 & 2021 Chairman David Blockley presented outgoing President Sarah Coleman with flowers, 20 13 TETFORD LONGHORNS AWARD FOR THE BEST JUNIOR HEIFER no of discard Name Owner shows points score total SOCIETY NEWS Gentons Sara ET Mr B Facon 6 49 5 44 Carreg Sonnet Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 5 21 21 Pointer Enough is Enough Mr D Howden 6 21 2 19 HEALTH SCHEME MEMBERSHIP Newton Crème de la Crème Mr D Walker 3 17 17 If you are considering entering a health scheme the Society has negotiated Briar Mead Salamis Mrs V Hopkinson 4 17 17 some excellent rates with two of the biggest CHeCS approved health scheme Fishwick Salvia J Close & Son Ltd 3 16 16 providers. Treverton Secret Ms RE Heard 4 14 14 Treverton Sorrel Ms RE Heard 6 15 1 14 SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme are offering Longhorn Cattle Society mem- Dunstall Saphire Mrs EM Hallifield 4 12 12 Fishwick Superstar J Close & Son Ltd 2 9 9 [email protected] to get an information and membership pack and then Carreg Snowdrop Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 5 9 9 quotebers free 'Longhorns membership - free for membership their first year. for 1st Contact year' onJulie your on membership Newton Cheeky Moo Coo Mr D Walker 3 9 9 application form. Their website is https://www.sruc.ac.uk Wheatlands Sunflower Mr T Mills 4 9 9 Newton Caught Out Mr C Wardle 2 8 8 Carreg Sweetpea Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 3 7 7 Biobest are offering Longhorn Cattle Society members 50% off the cost of mem- Blackbrook Cup Cake Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley 2 7 7 [email protected] to get more information. Their website is www.biobest.co.uk Chalkney Xcite Mrs SE Coleman 1 7 7 bership for the first year. Contact Paul on Briar Mead Strawberry Shortcake Mrs V Hopkinson 2 7 7 Harold Siren Mr H Hodgson 1 6 6 Both these offers are for a limited period so please don't delay! Membership of Gale Farm Skye Mr S Horrocks 4 6 6 a health scheme should be done in discussion with your vet as they may have a Wheatlands Snowberry Mr T Mills 3 6 6 preferred provider. The Society's thanks go to SRUC and Biobest for these Briar Mead Serenity Mrs V Hopkinson 2 6 6 generous offers. Pointer ET Phone Home Mr D Howden 1 5 5 Garford Sonata Mr D Metcalf 1 4 4 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Rhyfel Saphire Mr TA Williams 2 4 4 Fishwick Saffron J Close & Son Ltd 1 3 3 The Society’s address has recently changed to: Southfield Sapphire Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 1 3 3 East Lodge, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2LH Southfield Swift Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 1 3 3 Please amend your records accordingly. Long Ash Shahola Mr D Phillips 1 3 3 Southdown Sophie Mr R Tedbury 2 3 3 Maudlin Storm Mrs Y Ferguson 1 3 3 KENT HERDSMAN’S SOCIETY VISIT Fishwick Saskia J Close & Son Ltd 1 2 2 The Society has kindly been invited to join the Kent Herdsman's Club visit to Berrydown Speckles Mr & Mrs M Horne 1 2 2 Matt Cullen's 'Kent' herd at Animal Farm, Mill Road, Staple, Canterbury, Kent, Garford Sundayson Mr D Metcalf 1 2 2 Gale Farm Seil Mr S Horrocks 2 2 2 the Herdsman's Club in May 2018 and they will be returning to see the im- Rhyfel Snipe Mr TA Williams 2 2 2 provementsCT3 1LB on SundayMatt has 12 made January, to the starting farm, includingat 12noon. new The cattle herd housing. was visited by Colne Valley Khaleesi T&S Farms 1 2 2 Melbourne Park Griselda Mr & Mrs B&T Stanley 1 1 1 Berrydown Sparkle Mr & Mrs M Horne 1 1 1 numbers for refreshments. [email protected] Newton Co Co Cabana Mr & Mrs P & J Robinson 1 1 1 Please let either the office or Matt know if you are attending, so they know Garford Snowqueen Mr D Metcalf 1 1 1 Colne Valley Kora T&S Farms 1 1 1 Points calculation as per cow and senior heifer12 awards 21
LESLEY HUTTON AWARD FOR THE BEST SENIOR HEIFER SOCIETY NEWS No of discard Name Owner shows Points scores total Carreg Rye Grass Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 8 36 8 28 ONLINE SHOPPING BASKET Pointer Dreamer Mr D Howden 7 32 4 28 Most members use the online Grassroots system via the Society website to Melbourne Park Fizz Mr & Mrs B&T Stanley 5 20 20 register their cattle and let the Society know about deaths and transfers. Gale Farm Rona Mr S Horrocks 5 15 15 Newton Blooming Mr D Walker 2 11 11 One of the most common queries I get is about the Shopping Basket that Southfield Razzle Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 2 10 10 appears once you have processed any transactions that attract a fee. This DOES Carreg Romance Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 3 9 9 Dunstall Ruby Mrs EM Hallifield 4 9 9 NOT link into the Society s accounts system and it is‘ there so you know’ how Briar Mead Ring 'o' Mrs V Hopkinson 3 8 8 your payment but now more’ people are paying via BACS this does not happen Dunstall Roxanne Mrs EM Hallifield 2 7 7 much to pay the Society. It is meant to be printed off and sent to the office with Carreg Rhonda Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 3 6 6 and the outstanding balance accumulates. To clear off this balance do the Blackbrook Bluebell Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley 2 5 5 following: Rhyfel Ruby Mr TA Williams 2 5 5 ‘ ’ Gale Farm Raasay Mr S Horrocks 3 4 4 Click on Proceed to Checkout Tetford Yarina Mr & Mrs CTD Sutcliffe 2 4 4 Southfield Rhapsody Mr B Facon 2 3 3 Click on one of the payment methods Preepark Quidditch Click on return‘ to Manage your’ herd Oyster Mr & Mrs PV & JM Robinson 1 2 2 Rhyfel Robinia Mr TA Williams 2 2 2 This will clear the ‘balance off and not’ give you such a shock the next time you Slough Rosie Mr & Mrs D Preece 2 2 2 Betchton Sarah Mr & Mrs PV & JM Robinson 1 1 1 log on! Mayhill Demerara Mr D Bevan 1 1 1 Southfield Ruby Mr H Blockley 1 1 1 INBREEDING CO EFFICIENT REPORT Wellhead Ruby Rose Mr G Willey 1 1 1 Are you thinking of buying a new bull but you're not sure if he's too closely re- lated to your cows? The Society can produce an inbreeding co- Points calculation Points awarded per class on a sliding scale, ie if 4 animals in a class will be. The report also gives the 'Breed Mean' so you can compareefficient the inbreed-report 1st place gets 4 points, 4th place gets 1 point showing how 'inbred' calves out of your cows and by any specified bull or bulls ing co- Breed Champion = 3 This is a free service, just let the office know the name of the bull or bulls and I'll do Res Br Champion = 2 the rest.efficient of your chosen mating to that of the breed as a whole. Interbreed Champion
NATIONAL SHOW 2020 Res Inter Champion = The National Show in 2020 will be at the Suffolk Show on 27 & 28 May 2020. More details on the Society website SOCIETY SURVEY This time of year is survey time so please log on to the online Herdbook via the website to have a tidy up of your herd in order for an accurate printed Herdbook to be produced next March. Many thanks!
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LEEBARN AWARD FOR THE BEST COW SOCIETY NEWS No of Total Discard Name Owner shows points points Total Blackbrook Zabrina Master B Stanley 5 20 20 REGISTRATION FEES 2019 Fishwick Queen of the Ring J Close & Son Ltd 3 17 17 Wellhead Kir Royale Mr S Horrocks 4 14 14 From 1 January 2020 the following fees apply Gentons Qiana Mr B Facon 6 12 -1 11 Female registrations Carreg Martha Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn 5 11 11 Online reg up to 3 months £20.00 + VAT £24.00 Southfield Lace Mr H Blockley 2 10 10 Southfield Peach Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 2 10 10 Paper reg up to 3 months £25.00 + VAT £30.00 Newton Xtra Tipsy Mr D Walker 3 9 9 Late reg 3 12m £40.00 + VAT £48.00 Southfield Quaver Mr C Blockley 2 7 7 Late reg 12 24m £80.00 + VAT £96.00 Briar Mead Precious Valentine Mrs V Hopkinson 3 6 6 Etheridge Quartz Beauty Mr D Phillips 1 5 5 Late reg 24 +m £100.00 + VAT £120.00 Blackbrook Xoana Mr T Mills 1 3 3 Male registrations Slough Nugget Mr & Mrs D Preece 1 3 3 Bulls up to 500 days old £100 plus VAT £120.00 Carn Edward Petal Messrs Vaughan 1 2 2 Colaba Logic Mr & Mrs D Preece 2 2 2 Bulls 501 650 days old £150 plus VAT £180.00 Croftlands Pearl Mr S Horrocks 1 2 2 Bulls 651 800 days old £200 plus VAT £240.00 this has been reduced Lower Blacup Nancy Mr B Wragg 2 2 2 £5.00 + VAT £6.00 Messrs Emsley & Cleas- Raincliffe Keeley by 1 2 2 Beef Certificate Messrs Emsley & Cleas- Transfer fees £15.00 + VAT £18.00 Raincliffe New Queen by 1 2 2 Carn Edward Katrina Messrs Vaughan 1 1 1 Transfer fees are payable on breeding females and registered bulls by both buyer Carreg Quack Mrs B Wheeler 1 1 1 Chalkney Quirky Mrs SE Coleman 1 1 1 and seller unless an alternative arrangement is made between both parties Dunstall Myleen Mrs EM Hallifield 1 1 1 Lower Blacup Patricia Mr B Wragg 1 1 1 Riverlands Orpington Mr & Mrs R&V Burton 1 1 1 BEEF CERTIFICATES Southfield Nia Mr H Hodgson 1 1 1 Warns Nancy Mr N Glover 1 1 1 pure Warns Quantella Mr N Glover 1 1 1 Beef certificates are £6. They are proof that your finishing animal is a Yaverland Nancy Mrs Y Ferguson 1 1 1 bred Longhorn should you need to offer such proof to a butcher, option or if Points calculation finisher, meat marketing scheme or restaurant. You can buy them when Points awarded per class on a sliding scale, ie if 4 animals in a class you notify your male calves by clicking on the ‘with beef cert’ 1st place gets 4 points, 4th place gets 1 point you decide you need one when your animal is finished then just contact Breed Champion = 3 points YEARthe office. LETTER Res Br Champion = 2 points Interbreed Champion = 3 points The year letter for 2020 is Res Inter Champion = 3 points U
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SOCIETY NEWS BULL, COW AND HEIFER AWARDS MAYDENCROFT AWARD FOR THE BEST BULL BULL REGISTRATION & PARENT VERIFICATION No of Total Discard Name Owner J/S shows points points Total From 1 May 2019 all bulls being fully registered with the Society will require full Pointer Diamond King Mr D Howden S 6 30 2 28 parentage testing. This will complement the existing parentage testing regime of Southfield Qnard Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley S 2 23 0 23 each 100th heifer registered (see below) Wheatlands Ruben Mr T Mills S 4 19 0 19 This means if the registration of the bull is time critical you will need to allow Gentons Ramses Mr B Facon S 5 14 0 14 more time (2 3 weeks) for the samples to be sent off and the registration to be Pointer Eat You Alive Mr D Howden J 6 14 1 13 Tetford Zack Mr & Mrs CTD Sutcliffe J 3 12 0 12 Dunstall Saxon Mrs EM Hallifield J 3 10 0 10 forefinalised. the registration You are more form than is sent welcome in. If theto send bull hairis then samples registered of bulls the you costs may of the wish to register to the Society in advance, so the parentage can be verified be- Newton Aftershock Mr B Wragg S 3 10 0 10 ples are submitted in advance but the bull is subsequently not registered then Riverlands Paddington Mrs Y Ferguson S 2 9 0 9 theparent member verification will be will charged be absorbed for the testing in the cost at cost, of the (currently registration. £20 plus If hair VAT sam- per Gentons Sydney Mr B Facon J 5 8 0 8 hair sample). Southfield Shockwave Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley J 2 8 0 8 The Society has been collecting DNA from bulls being registered since 2012 Blackbrook Captain Jack Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley J 1 6 0 6 (around registration number 23000/) and it is hoped that most of these hair Gale Farm Shetland Mr S Horrocks J 4 4 0 4 samples can be used to prove parentage, but the Society is moving from Stoke Juniper Mr D Walker S 1 4 0 4 Microsatellite testing to SNPS testing which requires a more robust sample. Warns Romeo Mr N Glover J 2 3 0 3 Blackbrook Can Do Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley J 1 2 0 2 edged that the sire or dam‘ of the’ bull being registered may be dead and hair Fishwick Sherman J Close & Son Ltd J 1 2 0 2 samplesThis may may mean not that be repeatavailable bull but hair this samples will not may preclude be required. registration. It is acknowl- Southfield Panther Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley S 1 2 0 2 Bieldside Rocky Mr J Winnington S 1 1 0 1 (go into About Us and then Forms) This gives instructions of how to take the Blackbrook Cedar Mr & Mrs J&P Stanley J 1 1 0 1 Contact the office or download an updated registration form potentiallyfrom the website three Etheridge Spark Mr D Phillips J 1 1 0 1 bags per registration one for the bull being registered, one for his sire and one Maudlin Stansfield Mrs Y Ferguson J 1 1 0 1 hairfor his samples. dam Contact the office if you require sample bags Raincliffe Northern Prospect Messrs Emsley & Cleasby S 1 1 0 1 Riverlands Sauron Mr & Mrs R&V Burton J 1 1 0 1 FEMALE REGISTRATION & PARENT VERIFICATION Riverlands Scallywag Mr & Mrs R&V Burton J 1 1 0 1
Points calculation The purity of the Longhorn breed is one of it s major selling points and to verify Points awarded per class on a sliding scale, ie if 4 animals in a class, 1st place gets 4 points, 4th place gets 1 point will contact the breeder as soon as possible after’ the registration has been Breed Champion = 3 points receivedthis each to100th ask forfemale hair registeredsamples from is required the calf, to and be her parent sire verified.and dam Theif their office DNA Res Br Champion = 2 points Interbreed Champion = 3 points holding then the current owner will be asked to provide a sample if one is not Res Inter Champion = 3 points samples are not already held on file by the Society. Should the sire not be on the Where bull is Champion or Reserve Champion he picks up extra points totalling the number bulls below already held. DNA samples of all AI bulls are already held and if the bull is dead him in all then a sibling or close relative will be sought. bull classes plus 1 point for himself
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AGM AWARDS SOCIETY NEWS Maydencroft Perpetual Trophy – Bull of the Year 25 registered bulls were shown during the year. In third place was Wheatlands Ruben LONGHORN FORUM from Mr T Mills, in second place was Southfield Qnard from David & Angela Blockley. In first place Pointer Diamond King from Mr D Howden. The Maydencroft Trophy was pre- A new online forum has been set up to answer questions that anyone has about Leebarnsented to PerpetualJamie Brewer Trophy by Society – Cow President of the Year Mrs S Coleman. allthe aspects forum andof Longhorn register tocattle post. keeping. If you have a burning question to ask other members, or you think you can answer someone else’s query please go to 29 cows were shown this year. In third place was Wellhead Kir Royale from Mr S Hor- http://longhorncattle.boards.net./ rocks, in second place was Fishwick Queen of the Ring from Mr P Close. In first place was Blackbrook Zabrina from Master Bertie Stanley. The Leebarn Perpetual Trophy was Lesleypresented Hutton by the Perpetual Society President Trophy –Mrs Senior S Coleman Heifer to of Pat the Stanley, Year to pass on to Bertie ORGANIC AND PFLA MEMBERS
23 senior heifers were shown this year. In third place was Melbourne Park Fizz. In joint Are you certified organic? Are you a member of the Pasture For Life Associa- first place was Carreg Rye Grass and Pointer Dreamer from Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn & Mr D Howden respectively. The Lesley Hutton Perpetual Trophy was presented to Jamie tion? If you are either or both of the above please let the Society know as we are TetfordBrewer and Longhorns Bernard PerpetualLlewellyn by Trophy the Society – Junior President Heifer Mrs of the S Coleman. Year increasingly getting requests for organic cattle, or customers interested in pas- DISBUDDEDture fed beef. Thank CATTLE you. 42 junior heifers were shown this year. In third place was Pointer Enough is Enough from David Howden, in second place was Carreg Sonnet from Mr & Mrs B&M Llewellyn. In first place was Gentons Sara ET from Bertie Facon. Charles Sutcliffe presented his Following a rule change at the 2017 AGM, disbudded cows, heifers or bulls are Paulaward Luckett to Bertie Memorial Trophy shown at Society sales. eligible to compete in show classes for breeding cattle. Disbudded cattle may be ON FARM SOFTWARE Four members showed Longhorn cattle in their own right for the first time in 2019. The winner was Chris Wardle who collected the Paul Luckett Memorial Trophy from Nicky If you use an on farm cattle management software programme that can produce FrankLuckett Sutton Young Handlers Competition Society registration software to produce your birth records and registrations. spreadsheet reports the office can now accept these and embed them into the Five Juniors took part in stockjudging competitions this year. In third place was Coby This will mean you don Horrocks, in second place was William Edwards, and in first place was Rhianydd Davies. [email protected] The FrankPresident Sutton’s Award Trophy was presented to Rhianydd by Society President Mrs S Coleman ’t have to log onto the website to do your Society regis- trations. Just email the Excel file to BEEF OUTLETS PAGE ON THE WEBSITE The President’s Award is presented by the President at the end of their two year term of ellyn.office. It’s awarded to the person the president thinks has made a significant contribu- The Society website had a page where members and retail outlets tion to the Society over the years. Sarah Coleman presented the Award to Bernard Llew- ‘Beef Outletss all up’ to date and has the correct details for selling Longhorn beef are listed. Are you on that page? If so could you please ll checkbe added your in. entry There to make sure it’ you. If you are not listed and would like to be please email the office and you’ suppliers in their area. Help the Society to help you promote your Longhorn beef! ’s an interactive map so visitors can search for Longhorn beef
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TYPE CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY AGM WEEKEND
In common with many other breeds The breeders that have had their animals both days being hosted by John, Pat and Joe Stanley of the Blackbrook herd, the Longhorn Cattle Society offers LeicestershireThe AGM weekend followed a slightly different format than previous years, with process has been straightforward and classified so far have all reported that the TypeLonghorn Classification breeders tohave its members.made huge of the cattle that have graded VG (Very They were split into a number of groups with a field of yearling heifers, a field of strides in the last 20 or so years to im- very positive. These members, and a list cowsAfter gatheringand heifer for calves, refreshments a field of cows we had and a bulltour calves of the andcattle then which finally were we still went out. prove their cattle through careful and Good) and EX (Excellent) are in the provides an independent assessment EwanKnowledgebase Mackintosh on from the website. the Little Oakley to a group of bulling heifers running with stock bull Blackbrook Acer. selective breeding. Type classification awards, and then in the evening a dinner which included a raffle and charity of members cattle in order to identify - After the visit we had the formal AGM and the presentation of the annual Society strengths and weaknesses within the you can read about his reasons for joining ’ herd had his cattle classified last year herd and speed up breed improve- auction. a second day at Blackbrook Longhorns, this time to have talks and demonstra- In a change from the usual format for the AGM weekend Society members spent the scheme and how his classification visit ment. Ifwent you on think the thisopposite is something page. you would independent guide for new members tions from professionals. We were very fortunate to have four speakers; An- like to participate in please contact the whoType will classification be able to isselect also cattlean excellent that drew Spicer from NBDC, Clive Davies from Westwood Herefords, David Preece have been assessed when establishing BVSc MRCVS and Rob Howard BVMS, MRCVS. d like to talk to a mem- office for more information or go to the link below. If you’ a herd if they wish. please contact any of the members listed ber who has had their cattle classified NBDC who have been specially trained Cattle are assessed by classifiers from in the link. different linear traits that make up four to classify beef cattle. Assessed on 14 theirMembers account who with sign the up toSociety Type forClassifica- each a grade from poor to . tion in 2019 will receive a £5 credit on composite traits, a final score results in This grade is then‘ appended’ ‘excellent to the’ cow classified, provided all animals eligi- animal s pedigree so anyone can see bleThe for current classification booklet isare in put the forward. Knowledge- how an animal has been independently ’ tiple generations of cattle will be in- base of the website or call the office for a assessed. As the scheme develops mul- spected and the results will inform https://www.longhorncattlesociety.com/copy. members which cattle they should re- knowledge-base/article/type- tain in their herd to improve the quali- classification/ ty of both their herd and the national
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SOCIETY NEWS TYPE CLASSIFICATION
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTS one. My day job is as a nutritionist within the dairy sector and many of my, admittedly more pro- gressive,The decision dairy to clients have our have Little their Oakley cows herdscored of onEnglish an on Longhorns-going basis. classified Whilst Iwas haven a straightforwardt asked them The charge for adverts in the 'For Sale & Wanted' section of the website are as follows: their direction of travel is the right one. The use of classifying with the UK pedigree’ dairy sector is directly, I believe they do this help them make breeding decisions and to provide confirmation that £10 plus VAT per animal with no picture. commonplace. £25 plus VAT per animal with a picture, the listing will also be posted on I have had a connection with cattle for over 40 years and, as such, I think I have a reasonable ability Facebook and Twitter for added exposure. to differentiate a group of cattle. However, this is my view and, as is the case with most things it may £30 plus VAT for herds or groups of animals with no picture. not actually be the case. It had been over 12 years since we bought our six foundation Longhorn heifers from a couple of herds in Wiltshire. Since then we ve only used a small number of bulls on £50 plus VAT for herds or groups of animals with a picture, the listing will the herd, four in fact, and their impact has been quite noticeable especially those which have had a also be posted on Facebook and Twitter for added exposure. ’ more recent times we have culled harder and sold some heifers; we ve been in position to be more All adverts will be on the website for up to three months, or until the animal negative influence. During the early years in an effort to grow the herd we kept most daughters. In is sold. the right ones. ’ selective. It was good time to confirm, either way, whether our breeding/culling decisions had been NEWSLETTER ADVERTS There is genetic variation within every breed and the degree to which this exists obviously varies considerably. Whilst on paper it doesn t appear that the English Longhorn breed has as much scope The printed newsletter is produced four times a year, usually March, June, and variation as most other breeds, in reality it is quite clear that this is not the case. One only has to ’ September and December. Adverts for this newsletter are £50 plus VAT for visit one of the Breed Society sales to witness this for oneself. a full page and will be placed where the member requests unless that page is already taken. All pages except the front cover are available, and the centre Therefore, given all of these factors the opportunity to have our herd classified was one that I felt eight pages of the newsletter are printed in colour. Copy date for the March canwas ta have valid been one. too A call steep was as made I can tot actually Debbie rememberand from there what an this appointment was. Once onwas site made it did for occur a classifier to me 2020 newsletter will be 27 February 2020. Please get in touch to book your tothat meet it might at a field be a incomplete rural Northamptonshire waste of time. Our in cowsearly donJuly tlast get year.the human Debbie contact did mention that some the cost,herds it get page! so I’ began to think that we were going’ to be chasing the cattle around without getting anywhere ’ would calm down and she would be able to get down to business. Sure enough within half an hour NEW MEMBERS near. However, the classifier was very relaxed and confident that within a few minutes the herd or so the job was done, our herd had been scored. The classifier uses a handheld devicet aware and of. simply Hav- punches in numbers which all go togethers eye to on provide one s cattle, a final it score.s a bit During like not the seeing process the variouswood for com- the trees?ments/observations One can often arebecome made, blind some the positive most obvious some negative, things that a few are of right which in Ifront wasn of’ us but are no- We should like to welcome the following new members to the ticeableing the classifier to others, visit especially also focuses trained one others.’ ’ ’ Society: J&K Allen, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Mr M Perris, Newbury, Berkshire In conclusion, I would strongly recommend that breeders take advantage of this service. I am confi- Mr E Hill, Kirriemuir, Forfar,Scotland dent that they will find it very useful and I strongly recommend being present when the classifier visits. They will definitely learn something from the process whilst also receiving confirmation as to Mr T Edmondson, Milton Keynes, Bucks bull and when selecting those heifers to keep as replacements. quality of their herd. We have had it confirmed what we need to focus on when choosing our next Ewan Mackintosh, Little Oakley Longhorns
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SOCIETY NEWS SOCIETY SALES
SOCIAL MEDIA SOCIETY SALES 2020 As you may have read in recent newsletters that the Society is offering members a fantastic opportunity to promote their herds and the breed via the Society Sale dates are subject to change and DEFRA animal gathering regulations Further details and entry forms available on the Society website. Society member describing, in their own words, what their Longhorn herd meanswebsite, to Facebook, them. Every Twitter member and isInstagram. different andI am keeps posting their a short cattle profile for different of a Saturday 11 April 2020 reasons so each member offers a new insight into the versatility of the breed Society Spring Store Sale and the broad range of Society members. The Livestock Market, Worcester WR4 0SQ Auctioneers: McCartneys. Tel: 01905 769770 maximum of 50 words per answer please!), attach up to four photos that best All you need to do is email the office with the answers to the questions below (a you ll be in with a chance of being one of our Friday Feature herds. If you are Saturday 16 May 2020 notillustrate involved your with herd, social include media your it doesn social tmedia matter, links your (if story you use will them) still be and of then Society Spring Show & Sale interest’ to other people and it will help promote the breed. The Livestock Market, Worcester WR4 0SQ ’ Auctioneers: McCartneys. Tel: 01905 769770 Have a look at the Blog page of the Society website or our Facebook page to see Closing date for entries 10 April 2020
theWho herds are youprofiled (name so far.and Help herd the name) Society (max to promote 50 words) you and your Longhorns! Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September 2020 Where are you (nearest town and county) (max 50 words) Traditional Native Breeds Show & Sale, Melton Mowbray Market, LE13 1JY How did you find out about Longhorn cattle and decide they were the Auctioneers: Melton Mowbray Market Auctioneers, Tel: 01664 562971 breed for you: (max 50 words)
When did you start keeping Longhorn cattle: (max 50 words) Saturday 21 September 2020 Why did you start keeping Longhorn cattle: (max 50 words) Show and Sale of Rare, Traditional and Minority Cattle What are you trying to achieve with your herd: (max 50 words) Borderway Mart, Carlisle, CA1 2RS Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington Are you doing with your cattle that is unique and different? (max 50 words)
How would you sum up the Longhorn breed: (max 50 words) Saturday 24 October 2020 Society Premier Autumn Show & Sale Website: Newark Livestock Market, Newark, NG24 1BY Facebook: Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington Tel 01228 406230 Twitter: in partnership with Newark Livestock Sales 01636 676741 Instagram: Other social media links: Don t forget the photos! Email to: [email protected] 5 ’ 28
SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW & SALE, NEWARK TB COMPENSATION
The Longhorn Cattle Society show and sale at Newark on 26 October peaked at 3100gns for Pointer Eat Whilst the eradication of Bovine TB should be at the forefront of APHA s minds, You Alive, a January 2018-born bull by Aberdeen Nik out of Avonvale Imke from D Howden, Charlbury, it s inexorable creep across the country means more and more members are Oxfordshire. It was knocked down to Messrs Bradshaw, Stafford. ’ -born bull consigned by D&A Blockley, Brad- being affected. A quick look at the difference between the compensation you will’ receive for a registered pedigree animal and a non pedigree animal might Making 2000gns was Southfield Samurai, a March 2018 ford. The son of Southfield Outlaw out of Southfield Mystic sold to Messrs Hallifield, Ashby de la Zouch. toFemales Heronbrook topped Ned at 2300gns Kelly, to forMessrs first Banham,prize winner, Norwich. Fishwick Rosela, and 18 month old heifer from J registration of TB reactors is not permitted and APHA will usually check the AnotherClose & Son, red rosetteBerwick winner, upon Tweed. February By 2016Fishwick-born Lord Gentons of the Qunnie, Rings out a daughter of Fishwick of Oxlane Imelda, Maharg, it sold incon- calf make registration of all your calves a consideration. Retrospective pedigree signed by Bertie Facon, Banbury, Sold in- s status. esby Livestock, Neward for 2000gns. The winning junior heifer and overall champion,calf to Riverlands Treverton Rarebit Secret, aand March with 2018 a heifer-born calf heifer at foot by to Tan- Thor- onlineThe table database shows whencompensation a reactor foris confirmed December to 2019. check It itis’ updated each month on ton-on-Sea, Essex. field Pilot from Rachael Heard, Northamptonshire, also made 2000gns selling to Messrs Sargeant, Clac- Judge: Lynda Burditt theThe DEFRA table is website applicable and to is England applicable only for - Walesall breeds. and Northern Ireland are on individual valuation and Scotland is TB free. Cow 1st Genton Qunnie Mr B Facon Further detailed explanation and the most recent compensation table is Senior Heifer www.tbhub.co.uk also has 1st J Close & Son Ltd nd current information. 2 Mr T Mills available on the DEFRA website, and the website 3rd Fishwick Rosella J Close & Son Ltd Wheatlands Roxette Age Non pedigree male Pedigree registered male JuniorFishwick Heifers Radiant (a) 1st Treverton Secret 2nd Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley Up to 6 months £158-£493 Individual valuation 3rd Fishwick Santolina JMs Close RE Heard& Son Ltd 4th ColneSouthfield Valley Swallow Kora T&S Farms 6-12 months £653-£729 Individual valuation
Junior Heifers (b) 12 to 20 months £806-£923 12 to 24m £3725 1st 2nd Treverton Sapphire 20+ months £929-£1279 24+ m £1859 3rd RiverlandsColne Valley Snuggul Kiwi T&SMr & Farms Mrs R&V Burton Ms RE Heard Age Non ped female Pedigree registered female Junior Bulls 1st Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 2nd Pointer Eat You Alive Mr D Howden Up to 6 months £112-£419 Individual valuation 3rd Southfield Shotgun 4th Mr & Mrs D&A Blockley 6-12 months £561-£610 Individual valuation Riverlands Shagrat Mr & Mrs R&V Burton CalfSouthfield show Samurai 1st 12 to 16 months £686 12-24m £1360 2nd AK Clark & Sons Riverlands Thorn (bull) Mr & Mrs R&V Burton 16-20 months £851 24+ m not calved £1564 BreedTrelawny Champion Silas (Ciba(bull) Geigy Shield) Treverton Secret 20+ months not calved £931 24-36m calved £1661
Reserve Champion Southfield Shotgun 20+ months calved £944 36m+ calved £1225 Best Opposite Sex (Lloyds Bank Trophy) TrevertonSouthfield SecretShotgun Best Junior Bull (Rosemary Roberts Trophy) Southfield Shotgun Best Junior Heifer (Southfield Trophy) 4 29
REGIONAL GROUPS COUNCIL CORNER
The regional groups operate independently of the Society and organise At the latest Council meeting the following matters were agreed upon: herd visits, social events and herd competitions. Enthusiastic group members are always welcome. Do get in touch with your local breeders Tom Mills was elected as Chairman, his contact details, along with group co-ordinator and get involved in group activities those of the rest of Council, are on page 20.
Northern Longhorn Breeders Group Mid West Longhorn Breeders Group The cost of registering bulls in the 651 - 800 days age bracket For details of Group activities For details of Group activities would be reduced to £200 plus VAT from 1st January 2020. Contact: Graham Walker, Newton Contact: Peter Guest, Colaba Lodge, Farm Cottage, Huby, York, YO61 1HQ Hamnish, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 The minutes of the previous AGM would be circulated to members Tel: 07957 208021 0QN Tel: 01568 760251. in advance of the upcoming AGM as well as being available on the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] website.
• It was agreed that the 2020 Spring Show & Sale will incorporate both health tested and non-health tested animals. Only health Midland Longhorn Breeders Group Welsh Longhorn Breeders Group tested animals will be eligible to enter the show. Further details For details of Group activities For details of Group activities and a full schedule will be available in the new year. All cattle will Contact: Claire Saxby, Lower Anchor- Contact: Bernard Llewellyn, Carreg still have to be TB tested irrespective of their home testing interval Farm, Litton, Buxton, Derbys, SK17 Cennen Castle, Trapp, Llandeilo, Dyfed, as has been in place for a number of years. 8RN Tel: 07779 246793 SA19 6UA Tel: 01558 822291 email: [email protected] E: [email protected] It was agreed that a new Longhorn Ambassador Award would be
introduced, to be awarded at the AGM, to be given to a member who has best promoted Longhorn‘ cattle, Longhorn beef ’or Long- horn products during the year. Further details will be published in the Spring newsletter.
MERCHANDISE
The Society offers a comprehensive range of merchandise. Ties, caps and sweatshirts etc are available to order with a two - three week lead time. Itemsmugs areof clothing available have from the the Society office, logo clothing and cansuch have as hoodies, your herd polo name shirts, em- broidered on them. The full range and the order form are in the Knowledgebase section of
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FROM THE CHAIR... FEMALES FOR SALE BULLS FOR SALE
Please check the website for up-to-date listings Tom Taberner, 86 Britannia Drive, Stretton, It was a great honour to be voted in by the Trustees as Society Chairman, I am extremely of cattle for sale, photos and extra information Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE13 0FB passionate about the Longhorn breed and the Society which is at the heart of it. At our Tel: 07762 586916 Matt Cullen, Animal Farm, Mill Road, Staple, Email: [email protected] Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1LB BULLS FOR HIRE widefirst council representation meeting fromsince acrossthe AGM the we membership, welcomed two which new can Trustees only be to a goodthe council thing. with Mobile: 07813 513893 Mark Wheeler and Graham Walker joining us. The new council is very diverse and gives a Email: [email protected] for more details, hire rates, availability etc. KENT SAPPHIRE 34299/S01308 Pedigree bulls available for hire. Please contact Born: 03/04/2018 J Close & Son Ltd, Fishwick Mains, Berwick on We had a great AGM weekend in Leicestershire back in October with a number of new Sire: Tweed, TD15 1XQ members in attendance. Having had a tour of the fantastic Blackbrook herd on the Satur- Dam: Lydia Laura 29484/L00382 Tetford Ulysses 28552/N00543 Telephone: 01289 386181 day we had a technical day on the Sunday with talks on herd health, classification and Mobile: 07779 937217 selective breeding which people seemed to really enjoy and gave everyone a number of KENT SARAH 34300/S01308 Email: [email protected] things to think about. Thank you to the Stanley family for hosting the weekend and to all Born: 20/06/2018 FISHWICK QUANTUM STAR 32984/Q00087 those who helped make it such a success. Sire: Born: 18/08/2016 Although entry numbers were lower then we might have hoped for there were some Dam: Sire: Bollin Eugene 13805/E0343 greatA couple quality of weeks cattle after offered the forAGM sale Newark and females Market sold hosted very the well. new The Premier bull trade Society wasn't Sale. so Tetford Ulysses 28552/N00543 Dam: Linton Dwynwen Piggingswood Opal 26385/O01027 TB4 area Scheme Member of the SAC Premium Cattle Health Di & Ainsley Baker, Hampton Grange Farm, goodSociety but sales I think were this on reflected the agenda the attime the of recent year rathercouncil than meeting, the quality in particular, on offer. a review of Arnold Pearson, 96a Ballybarnes Road, New- Shay Lane, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AD the health testing requirements which were implemented for the 2019 sales. The council townards, N Ireland, BT23 4TD Mobile: 07966 988665 still sees it as a high priority to improve the health status of the national Longhorn herd Mobile: 07890 993905 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] HERD DISPERSAL plemented and the impact this may have had on entry numbers to the society sales. Due WEST TOFTS PIZZAZZ 30456/P00674 tobut the it alsoloss reflectedof the Beeston on the Spring speed Saleat which next theyear health both thetesting Society requirements sales in 2020 have would been have im- 12 cows and calved heifers due to calve from Born: had the same entry requirements with regards to health testing. In light of this, for 2020 PedigreeFebruary organicto early herdApril of 2020. Longhorns Also 3 calvedfor sale. Sire: 07/07/2015 heifers with 1 2 month old Angus or Limousin Dam: Quiet Dunstall& easy to Neptune handle, only26824/N00775 for sale as daughters calves at foot. Vaccinated Lepto, BVD and TB incorporate both health tested and non health tested animals. There are no plans to in the Westherd. Tofts TB free Louise 22964/L0674 Clear. 6 month TB test area. Council have decided to amend the entry requirements– this will for remain the Worcester a fully health Spring tested Sale to David Hitchings, The Grain Bin, Church Farm mentschange which the rules should for thehopefully Autumn be sale able at to Newark meet the needs of all the membership. Business Park, Corston, Bath, Wiltshire, BA2 sale. The intention of this change is to offer two society sales with different entry require- BULLS FOR SALE 9AP If you have any ideas, concerns or thoughts you wish to be discussed at a council meeting Mobile 07772 016776 please do not hesitate to write in to Debbie or to raise it with one of the Trustees. John Huntbach, New Farm, Baddiley, Nant- Email: [email protected] wich, Cheshire, CW5 8NP LONG ASH LARKSPUR 23883/L00241 Telephone: 01270 524216 Born: 06/05/2011 Email: [email protected] Sire: Long Ash Captain 11340/C0241 KIRKLAN PEDRO 29811/P00463 I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Dam: Born: 11/02/2015 Chairman, Longhorn Cattle Society Sire: Long Ash Gorse 14458/G0241 Tom Mills Dam: Tetford Scilla 21981/L0543 HMP Kirkham, Frekelton Lane, Kirkham, Nr 6 monthStoke TB Inca test 18979/I0021area, and there has never Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2RN been a case of TB in the herd. The herd tested Telephone: 01524 752990 His Email: [email protected] progeny can be seen. KIRKLAN ROCKET 34540/R00463 clear week commencing 18 November. Born: Sire: Dam: 08/08/2017 Four yearFishwick TB area. Iconic Vaccinated 19360/I0087 annually for IBR Lepto Kirklanand BVD. Lamba Very 21706/L0463good natured bull. 2 31
CATTLE WANTED Longhorn News Charles Ashbridge, Thirsk, N Yorkshire, Tom Mowles, Nailsworth, Glos, GL6 0SJ YO7 2HL Tel: 07545 562984 Tel: 01845 525330 or 07790 016823 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] December 2019
Yearling and two year old steers and heifers want- Inside this issue SamAll types Barker, of cattle Shrewsbury, wanted for Shropshire, finishing ed for finishing. SY4 3HS. Tel: 07793 365517 Richard Vaughan, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire 2 Dear Members Email: [email protected] HR9 6JN Tel: 01600 890296 3 From the Chair Welcome to the December newsletter. Council corner s Organic steers and heifers wanted for finishing. Well grown store cattle male or females required 4 Society Sale, Newark Mr P Grabham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AN The year seems to have flown by in a flurry of shows, sales Afor Goodman, finishing. Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 5 Society sales Tel: 07875 464424 and other events involving many Longhorn members it’ 6JJ Tel: 01299 896590, mob: 07980271173 6 Society news Email: [email protected] always such a pleasure to see you all in whatever capacity 7 AGM weekend report it may be. 8 AGM awards MikeSteers & wanted Yvonne for Smith, finishing Ashbourne, Derbyshire, BenSteers and wanted Tori Stanley, for finishing Derbyshire, DE73 8AB 9 Bull of the Year DE6 5JF Mobile: 07860 467877 The end of the year is the time for a metaphorical and Mobile: 0788 4112812, 10 Cow of the Year Email: [email protected] literal tidy up, and to this end I would ask that you either Email: [email protected] 11 Senior Heifer of the Year log on to the online Herdbook or ask for a paper census 12 Junior Heifer of the Year 13 Society AGM that you can fill in and send back to make sure the cattle Strong stores wanted Steers and heifers wanted for finishing 14 Society Journal you have listed on the database are accurate. We have to SEMEN FOR SALE 15 Friends remembered produce reports for a number of statutory bodies, 16 Society Sale, Newark including DEFRA, and providing accurate statistics is vital. 18 English Winter Fair SEMEN FOR SALE 20 Society news I am in the process of compiling and editing the next 22 2321 Society news Longhorn Journal and would ask all members to consider Society news sells The following bulls are available from the Society: taking an advert; it is a well liked publication with a very Society news Cosby Archer, Eyebrook Richard, Fishwick Oarsman , Grove House Baron, long reach and an advert ‘ ’ your herd and helps 24 Society news Honeywood Callicles, Honeywood Edmund, Leebarn Isambard, Llantrothy Kestrel, promote the breed to a greater audience. 25 Society news Long Ash Lancelot , Plaitford Orlando, Rousham Goliath, Rousham Monty, 26 Type classification May I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Debbiea happy Shugborough Benbow , Tregonhayne Startrek 27 Type classification 28 Society media Thankand prosperous you to our 2020. advertisers: 29 TB compensation The following bulls are available direct from the breeders Cattle for sale Blackbrook Longhorns Fishwick Longhorns Fishwick Lord of the Rings 23577/L00087, 30 Regional Groups 32 Gentons Longhorns Pointer Longhorns 31 (Peter Close 07779 937217) Southfield Longhorns Gentons 007 James Bond 27966/O01168 Cattle wanted, semen for sale
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Fishwick Philanderer Heronbrook Ned Kelly At Fishwick we try to produce both bulls and heifers as naturally as is feasi- ble within the demands of the market for well-fleshed quality animals. We try to calve to the grass in March/April so that creep feed is usually not required until housing in November. Calving heifers at 3 years old prolongs their useful life but demands economy in the 2 years between weaning and calving. Meanwhile young bulls are fed to be FIT-NOT-FAT but still ready to work from as young as 15 months - usually with a limited number of maiden heifers Mobiles: 07779937217 [Peter] 07784155991 [Ashley] 07702317303 [Rob]