Spring Journal

1 The Ayrshire Journal 2 The Ayrshire Journal to the 2020 Spring edition of the Ayrshire Journal.

Welcome..2019/20 President Michael Howie ...... Editorial Let’s hope the wet conditions across Presidents Welcome...... 3 the whole country will soon abide, Office News ...... 4-5 an early spring would be very welcome! Breed Manager Report...... 8-9 Annabell’s Blog...... 11 Taking Note...... 12-13 Agriscot was, as always, Photographic Competition Results...... 16-21 a great social event and a fantastic show of Looking back...... 23 dairy cows, once again Getting to know your Vice President...... 25 congratulations to Blaise, Family Focus...... 30-31 Debbie and family on yet Cattle Services News...... 33 another win. Young Breeder in AUS...... 35 Conference Sale Preview...... 36-37 In December a group of us made Conference Farm Visits...... 44-45 the trip to the Ulster Winter Fair, what a Ayrshire Success...... 46 busy show, which we all enjoyed, well done to the McLean and Keenan Club News...... 47-52 families. Ayrshires of Excellence...... 52-62

At the start of the year we attended the Ayrshire World Ayrshire Conference in Australia, what a marvellous experience. Angie and I had Advertisers a thoroughly enjoyable time, it was great to meet many fellow Ayrshire Adams RT & JI...... 47 Breeders from all over the world. I am delighted that the UK bid for the Adamson J...... 63 2024 World Conference has now been unanimously approved by Council, Agriking...... 22 this will give us a great opportunity to showcase the genetic strengths of Baynes G&G...... 39 the Ayrshire cow in the UK to the rest of the Ayrshire world. Boeringher...... 10 Bonanza Calf...... 14 Over the last few months many AGMs and Dinners have been attended, Broadley J D & B F...... 15 thanks for the warm welcome and hospitality shown from the Ayrshire Cargil...... 28 membership the length and breadth of the country. Cattle Services (AYR) Ltd...... 32 CIS...... 34 I am looking forward to supporting this year’s Young Breeder gathering Cornish, R&A...... 48 in York. Danforth, R...... 26 Howie, M...... 38 Thanks to Council and staff for their support and guidance through this Hutchinson, I...... 26 year. Also to family and staff at home, allowing me the time to take up Lawrie A & S...... 40 this great honour. Mattinson, FJ&M...... 43 NMR...... 24 Suffern, J...... 41 Finally this year’s conference in Northumberland starts on May 11th, we would like to extend a warm welcome to one and all. The Tuesday at Thomas, G...... 42 Morwick includes a judging seminar in the morning. Anyone not able to Tomlinson, E...... IFC attend the Conference but would like to come for the day will be most Waterhouse, J&N...... 27 welcome and I look forward to seeing many of you there. Watson, J&D...... 34 Watt, C...... 6&7 Window, L&C...... 29 Young Breeders...... 27 CONTENTS

Cover images – selection from the World Ayrshire Federation Conference 2020. Photos by Linda Batty & Susan Lawrie. Designed by Agri-Promotions Ltd.

AYRSHIRE CATTLE SOCIETY Visit our website by scanning this QR code. Advertising Rates For Members - Page £180, Half £110, Quarter £85 all plus VAT. Closing date for the next journal - 31st July 2020 Patron: Her Majesty the Queen Hon. Presidents: Lord Plumb DL, Edward Evans and Jim Lawrie President: Michael Howie, Morwick, Acklington, Morpeth, Northumbria, NE65 9DG Tel: 07802 795993 Business Co-ordinator: Gilmour Lawrie Tel: 01292 478365 Breed Manager: Alan Timbrell Tel: 07889 044070 General Manager: Claire Kimm, Westburn House, McNee Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire KA9 2PB Tel: 01292 471292 Fax: 01292 474686 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ayrshirescs.org Charity No.: SC007015 The views and opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the Society which cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in advertisements. 3 The Ayrshire Journal HQ CATCH-UP General Manager Claire Kimm updates membership on the activites at Headquarters

The start of the year was slightly on the society and world different for me as instead of federation websites. If braving yet another cold Scottish anyone would like a printed OFFICE January I was packing my copy then please get in touch suitcase to head for the World and I can arrange this for you. NEWS Conference in Australia. After some travel challenges I arrived in Adelaide to such a warm Presidents and council met in March and received a very informative welcome from the Australian presentation from Fern Pearston, AHDB, followed by an interesting Ayrshire breeders, this feeling of discussion. being made welcome continued throughout the conference. The I am looking forward to attending our young member’s weekend in effort and attention to detail blew York, I have not attended before but now have my very own young me away, and certainly gave me breeder, my daughter Mia, who is keen and interested in taking part! something to think about when preparing for our conferences. The visits, both herds and sightseeing, If you haven’t booked for the conference there are still a few spaces were truly memorable and the company was fantastic and very left but please be quick! Should you not wish to attend the full entertaining at times. The meetings took place in Shepparton at conference but would like to come for dinner one night or join any the start of International Dairy Week where we had country and herd visits you are all welcome, please also let me know so we have industry presentations – all of which are available on the World a good idea of catering numbers. Federation website. Every country was represented, with the Please do not hesitate to call Lesley or myself at the office with any exception of Finland who unfortunately could not attend due to questions. show commitments. Many topics were covered on the agenda including sharing genomic data and young breeders, and a full breakdown of the accounts were presented. During the general meeting a new executive committee was elected as follows:- Membership President – Edmund Els, South Africa; Vice President – Arthur Lawrie, UK; Committee Members – Robert Albertsson, Sweden Adult Members 615 and Greg Edmonds, Australia. Junior 313

I was delighted that the committee wanted me to continue as Total 928 secretary, a role that I took over on a temporary basis from July 2019. The UK put a bid in to host the next world conference in 2024 and at our recent council meeting this was unanimously agreed. This will be a great opportunity, and I am very much looking forward to playing a part in putting on a fabulous conference. Welcome New Members A World Conference committee will be appointed later this year, New Members along with agreeing the route, with a view to launching the official countdown in the first quarter of 2021. From representing the Nat Jackson, The Log Cabin, Agnes Hill, Dalblair, Dingwall, Ross-shire, IV7 8LE UK on the Australia stand at IDW in my shorts, to making lots of Richard Hawker, Rode Farm, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6QQ new friendships with wonderful Ayrshire people from all over the Tim Reed, Foxcroft, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7PN world, I had a fantastic experience. Thank you to the presidents James Legg, Little Coombe Farm, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6NR and council committee of 2018 that made the decision to give me Chris Watt, Knoll Farm, White Ox Mead, Bath, BA2 8PD the opportunity. Also, thanks to Lesley and Alan for looking after Paul Gerrard, Morris Farm, Knutsford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NH the office while I was away. Junior Sara Bostock William Mellin, Stockholm Farm, Beattock, Moffat, Dumfries, DG10 9PT attended the Sara & Beca Jones, Fferm Aberlleine, Aberlleinau, Felindre, Llandysul, SA44 5YH conference and Alfred Russell, New House Farm, Eridge, E Sussex, TN3 9LR has written a very Amelia Picton-Davies, Asgood Farm, St Clears, Carmarthen, SA33 4NE interesting blog John Myers, Low Thorgill Farm, Rosedale, Pickering, YO18 8SG of her time, with photographs, Caity Higgins, Bently Ford Farm, Shrewsbury, SY5 7QH this is in the news section 4 The Ayrshire Journal ROBERT T SLOAN GAVIN LAWRIE Robert T Sloan, of Townhead, has died in his 90th year. I would like to say a few One of four boys born to words about my wee Bryce And Agnes Sloan, he brother Gavin, who died and his wife, Anna, were on 28th November 2019 themselves parents to four aged 86. We had great fun sons. as boys in the late 1940s. Gavin excelled in the Boys Robert was one of the earliest Brigade and was awarded chairmen of Mauchline YFC, where he made many lifetime the coveted King’s Badge. friends and had great success in He then moved on to enjoy an the Stockjudging and Cattle Dressing active time in Loch Lomond Young competitions. He got a lot from the Ayrshire breed but also Farmers Club. gave a lot. He judged all the major shows and he loved meeting He married Nan in 1958 and set up home at the family farm breeders and friends up and down the country. He and Anna at Kessington, Bearsden. In 1962 they gave up the tenancy at travelled to many countries with the Society, with a trip to Kessington and moved to Nan’s family farm, at Brieryside in Canada being one of his favourites. Ayrshire, with their young family. Gavin quickly expanded the Robert loved the first week in November each year, when herd, his pride and joy then was Kessington Stately Lass who breeders from all over the world would converge on Ayr to excelled at various Glasgow Dairy Shows in the early 1960s. purchase stock bulls and heifers. He loved the excitement, Gavin and I always enjoyed the competiveness and fun of the the anticipation, the expectation, the friends, the banter, the shows, and at one particularly good Highland Show a certain competition, the atmosphere and enthusiasm of the packed ring as breeders tried to purchase new stock bulls. The 1972 sale Andrew Dunlop christened us Nero & Zero. Nero always stuck saw Robert attain a record price (3200gns) for a bull, the highest as Gavin’s nickname with his friends. Gavin enjoyed much for 24 years, and in 1977, when the World Ayrshire Conference success at the Highland Show through the years, winning the was held in the UK, with hundreds of breeders from around the Championship seven times. Brieryside Swan and Bankend world, climaxing at the Ayrshire sale week, where Robert was Wren were also two of his favourites who in different years won proud to sell the top priced bull during the week of sales at Ayr, the Highland and Agriscot consecutively. 4800gns. He was a very active member of Ayr Cattle Club and sat on the In 1983 he was honoured to be president of the Ayrshire society, Council of the Ayrshire Cattle Society. He rose to be President and visited clubs all over the UK and Ireland, a role he was very of the Society in 1990 and received the prestigious award of proud of. He also was one of the first directors of Cattle Services Master Breeder in 1992. (Ayr). Gavin was very much a family man and at his happiest at family The Townhead herd, which was one of the oldest herds in the events. Gavin and Nan were a great couple, and Jessie and I had world being established in 1779, pedigree since 1910, milk so much fun with them over the years, Gavin missed Nan but recorded since 1919, was dispersed in 1994 at the first Ayrshire kept strong and was always very proud of the achievements of dairy sale in the new Ayr market. The top price was 3400gns, his four children and their families. He was much loved by them and averaged 2000gns per life, a price which would be hard to all and will be missed dearly. beat 25 years later. So drew a close to his working life with the Ayrshire cow, one which he relished and got great satisfaction Jim Lawrie from, making many lifelong friendships. It may be just a coincidence, or not, that he passed away on the 8 November, Ayrshire sale day, his favourite day of the year. Diary Dates May July 9th Ayr Show 1st -2nd Royal Norfolk Show 11th- 13th Annual Conference, Northumberland 10th – 12th Kent County Show 13th - 16th Balmoral Show 13th Stithians Show 21st – 23rd Devon County Show 14th – 16th Great Yorkshire Show 23rd Heathfield & District Show 18th Camborne Show 23rd Shropshire County Show 20th – 23rd Royal Welsh Show 25th Surrey County Show 29th Stranraer Show 27th – 28th Staffordshire County Show 27th – 28th Suffolk Show August 1st Dumfries Show June 11th – 12th Anglesey County Show 4th – 6th Royal Cornwall Show 13th Okehampton Show 11th - 13th South of England Show 18th – 20th Pembrokeshire County Show 13th Cumberland Show 27th Judging Seminar - Hunnington 16th – 17th Cheshire County Show 18th – 21st Royal Highland Show 27th Ballymena Show September 28th Derbyshire County Show 16th September UK Dairy Day & Ayrshire National Show

5 The Ayrshire Journal By relatives of Arthur Court, WANTED at Knoll Farm

Marston Eleanor at the 1954 show MARSTON AYRSHIRES Arthur Court's award-winning cows Arthur Court - who farmed at Marston Lane, Frome - saw his MARSTON herd take three top prizes at the National Dairy Show with Marston Eleanor and Marston Scintillation in 1954. He stopped farming in the 1980's, but we all still remember his love for these cows and the pride we had as children seeing them on show. We want to rebuild the MARSTON herd at our new family farm - Knoll Farm, Bath - so if you can help us track down the progeny of the MARSTON herd, get in touch today.

The Watt6 Family The Ayrshire Journal Last known locations Researched from Ayrshire Society Records for 1970s & 1980s

Marston Alice went to Hartley, Quinton, Tregonwell, Chattelworth Marston Alexa went to Hartley, Leighterton Marston Caroline went to Hartley Marston Clover went to Hartley, Stourton, Broughton Marston Hawthorne went to Hartley Marston Lavendar went to Hartley, Burfield, Marston Maria went to Hartley Marston Mona went to Hartley, Tay Cross, Marston Primrose went to Kilmersdon

Sires used to maintain the herd: Dams used to maintain the herd: Hook Valley Commando Cowichan Eleanor Bargower Treasure Way Swains Scintillation Westburn Firm Bond Sparrow’s Galaxy Marston Silver boy Barnes Thelma Barnes Count Barford Modesty Barnes Sunspot Minster Marie Galley Lane Artful Can you help? IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MARSTON AYRSHIRES, CONTACT CHRIS WATT ON: [email protected] 07802 695 727 7 The Ayrshire Journal SPRING INTO A NEW DECADE BREED Ayrshire Breed Manager Alan Timbrell writes MANAGER’S his report. REPORT

What a whirlwind the herd, Ian Hutchinson’s Tontine first six months as your herd and James & Nicola Waterhouse’s Forth Milestone Breed Manager has been, herd. It will be a fun packed weekend. and I’ve got to say what an enjoyable time it has been. We have had many Judging Seminars new members joining It is planned to have two judging seminars this year, with and purchasing animals the first being at Michael and Angie Howie’s Morwick herd over the last year to set up new herds, which is very during the Conference on Tuesday 12th of May starting at encouraging. The Ayrshire cow has so much to offer and 10am. If you are attending as a day visitor please let the we need to get this out to the wider audience, and if you office know for catering purposes. The second seminar will the members have functions going on involving discussion be on August 27th at Hunnington Ayrshires, home of the groups or herd visits, or anything else, and you feel that Window family, again a 10am start. I can help promote the Ayrshire cow then please let me know. Conference Sale There are some great offerings at National Ayrshire Show & “We had our first this year’s Conference sale, and I ABAB National calf show encourage you all to have a good look It is with great pleasure that I can EX97 7E pure at what’s on offer. These animals are announce our National Ayrshire Show of a very high standard with great judge for 2020 is Lynn Lee, from the Ayrshire classified, cow families i.e. Punch, Ethel, Rae, United States of America, and our ABAB and Petula, and also two embryo Ayrshire Calf Show judge is to be James and I must say what packages with such great families as Lawrie of the Cuthill Towers herd. Jess and Sandy Rose and all from top a stunning individual bull breeding dams with outstanding Young Breeders production, what else could you ask she is!” for. I’m really looking forward to the Young Breeders weekend as I’m sure you will realise this is the future of the breed, Classification so any young people out there, if you’re We had our first EX97 7E pure bred not booked in you really are missing a great opportunity to Ayrshire cow classified, and I must say what a stunning learn new skills and make new and lasting friendships. This individual she is, it’s a great accolade to her breeder, the late year’s gathering is being held in Yorkshire and the three Chris Window. We also had a classification workshop with herds we are visiting are Richard Danforth’s Moathouse NBDC classifiers and I felt the day was very constructive

8 8 The Ayrshire Journal throughout. We touched on the importance to record Breed Heritage milking speed and temperament when scoring your Breed Heritage is truly coming up with the goods, with animals and I urge you all to make sure this is recorded another great Heritage mating going into Cattle Services properly. Last year saw roughly the same number of for sale in the coming months, Moathouse Monopoly is animals classified as the previous year with a slight rise sired by Whitecroft Dr Foster who’s daughters are calving in the scores given. right at this moment and are doing very well. Monopoly’s mother, Pylon Minty 12 EX95 6E by Highway Billy Ruffian, Registrations is a real eye catching individual and with her depth of pedigree it gives you real confidence in this outstanding Registrations for the year were back on 2018 and I know bull. The dam of Minty 12 is Pylon Minty 8 EX90 2E, by there are herds out there that perhaps need some help Hunnington BBK Easlad, with records in excess of 8500kgs with catch ups. Please don’t hesitate to give me a ring, and very high fat and protein. The third Dam is Pylon Minty my phone is always on, number 07889 044070. 5, by Pylon Nimbus, with yields of 9170kgs with 4% fat and 3.3% protein and the next three generations back are all Genomics VG. We have had quite a good uptake in Genomic testing, and if you want odd animals tested both Sam and I have We also had a Breed Heritage meeting in February where kits in our cars. So, if we are in your area and you want matings were discussed and new families were added them done just let us know. The cost is £29 per sample to the list of cows that we will be working with. They are and results are back in around four weeks. It is hoped in the Kirstys from Morwick, Fables from Sandyford and the the near future to offer in this package DNA parentage Heather Honeys from Jamara, Sandyford and Priestland. testing also but there may be a slight extra cost involved.

AHDB Dairy Sam and I attended a meeting with the staff at AHDB Dairy, and had what I would like to think was a very constructive meeting. We asked Fern Pearston of AHDB to come to the March council meeting to inform the members on the Genetic and Type Merit trends of the Ayrshire Breed for the last decade. It was decided that we needed to look into this more and with the help of AHDB formulate the strategy for the next decade.

Photographic Competition Once again, we had a great entry with 120 photos forward, with the quality again being of the highest standard. If you read on in the journal you will see the results. There is going to be two new classes for this coming year, an under six month class, to bring us into line with the World Ayrshire Federation competition, and also Pylon Minty 12 EX95 6E a scenic shot of Ayrshires, and the winner of HM 8Yr Old Class Photo competition 2019 this class will be the front cover of a future Dam of Moathouse Monopoly journal.

9 The Ayrshire Journal9 best practise to reduce antibiotic use In the battle to reduce our reliance on antibiotics, one of the plan, classifying herds as “low risk” or “high risk” and having a differ- target areas has been dry cow therapy. In an attempt to re- ent approach to each.“For “high risk” herds, the priority should be to main ahead of the game, a group of seven European experts improve udder health management during both the lactation and dry in bovine mastitis recently undertook a best practice and period,” says Kath Aplin, veterinary adviser at Boehringer Ingelheim. information sharing exercise. “Any decision to abandon ADCT should be made with care and a full After much discussion, the group arrived at the statement risk assessment. In reality, it may be prudent to continue blanket ADCT below1: until udder health has improved.” “We recommend administering an internal teat sealant (ITS) Meanwhile, for the “low risk” herds (<250,000 cells/ml in four out at drying off, to all cows, on all farms” of the last six months) the group agreed that they would Qualifying the statement, they added that those animals that do well to actively strive to- are likely to be infected need to receive antibiotic dry cow wards selective ADCT, sup- “Studies have therapy (ADCT) in addition to a teat sealant. The group was ported by ITS for all cows. convened by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and was timed to link to the introduction of its teat sealant, Ubro- References: shown Internal Teat 1. Bradley et al (2018) Proc. NMC seal®. 2. Rabie and Lean (2013) J.Dairy Sci. 96, 6915-31 Sealant reduces risk 3. RUMA (2017) Targets Task Force report Various studies have shown that using an ITS reduces the 4. Based on 1.9 million cows in the UK (AHDB risk of new intramammary infections and reduces the risk of Dairy data 2016), 400 day calving interval, 26% cull rate (NMR 500 herds report 2017) = 1.3 mil- of new intramamary clinical mastitis after calving: lion cows dried off in 2016. 0.92 million courses of ITS sold in UK in 2016 (Gfk sales data 2016) Analysis of published papers2 showed: AHD12757 infections and • 25% reduced risk of new infections Ubroseal Dry Cow 2.6 g Intramammary Suspen- • 29% reduced risk of clinical mastitis for cows receiving sion for Cattle contains bismuth subnitrate. UK: POM-V. Further information available in the reduces risk of ITS plus ADCT compared with ADCT alone SPC or from Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd, Animal Against the backdrop of targets to reduce antibiotic use3, Health, RG12 8YS, UK. UK Tel: 01344 746959 adopting ITS for all cows could significantly help. It is esti- (sales) or 01344 746957 (technical). Email: [email protected] . Ubro- clinical mastits after mated that currently, around 29% of the UK’s herd is dried seal is a registered trademark of Boehringer off without an ITS, so there is huge room for improvement4. Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, Ingelheim, Germany.©2019 Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd. All calving” rights reserved. Date of preparation: Sept 2019. The expert group went on to advise on how to develop a herd AHD12757. Use Medicines Responsibly.

Please follow these steps for optimal protection

Ensure animals are appropriately Keep syringes clean and A separate pair of clean disposable If teats are obviously dirty then Dip teats in a rapid acting pre-dip, restrained in a clean environment DO NOT immerse in water gloves should be worn for the clean off dirt with moistened leave for 30 seconds, then wipe each treatment of each cow towels and dry thoroughly teat completely dry with separate disposable paper towels

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Strip fore milk into a strip cup Thoroughly disinfect the whole Gently scrub each teat end with new Remove the cap from the teat Pinch the base of the teat where and discard surface of the teat with a disposable individual, disposable, surgical spirit sealant intramammary tube, being it joins the udder swab soaked in surgical spirit. Clean swabs or teat wipes provided, until both careful not to touch the nozzle the teats furthest away from you first teat end and swab/wipe are visibly clean

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Infuse the contents of the syringe Infuse teats in the opposite order Deposit a small quantity of sealant in the DO NOT massage the product Apply a post-milking teat disinfectant into the teat avoiding contaminating to cleaning, i.e. treat the quarters teat canal as you removethe syringe. into the udder and confine the treated cows to a yard the teat end closest to you first The Ubroseal syringe is fully expressed where they should stand for at least with 1 inch of the blue plunger still showing. 30 minutes to allow the teat canal to close

* When an internal teat sealant is used in combination with an antibiotic dry cow treatment, please administer the antibiotic before the teat sealant.

Ubroseal Dry Cow 2.6 g Intramammary Suspension for Cattle contains bismuth subnitrate. POM-V. Further information available in the SPC or from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd, RG12 8YS, UK. Tel: 01344 746957. Email: [email protected]. Ubroseal is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim10 Vetmedica GmbH, used under licence. ©2019 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd. All rights reserved. The Ayrshire Journal Date of preparation: Mar 2019. AHD 12147. Use Medicines Responsibly. A Busy Start To The New Year Annabell’s Blog Well what a February that Dealing with the public is not for the faint hearted as we have found out. was! I think everyone felt the Farming can be a lonely job and sometimes it’s nice to talk to the people effects of storms Ciara and who buy your produce. We hear lots of tales about my dog/cat/bad back Dennis and the relentless etc. It is said the customer is always right, but not necessarily. We had a rainfall. Our farm is on gentleman come out of M&S a couple of years ago who was complaining sandy land and a couple of he wasn’t paying them 5p for a carrier bag. ‘Can you give me a bag’ was days’ worth of rain usually his comment when he got to our market stall. I replied and said yes, we disappear quite quickly, could, and it would cost him 5p. “What, but you’re only a market stall” but not at the moment, the was his reply. After I had explained to him that yes, we were a market ground is sodden and now stall and a small family run business that had to buy our carrier bags he needing quite a bit of time asked what he had to do to get a bag, as it was raining and his purchases to drain. We like to plant the were getting wet. I offered him some potatoes for £1 that included a free new potatoes in early March but that isn’t going to plan this year, we still carrier bag. He accepted, got his bag of spuds and put his shopping in need to get the muck on the field as I write this, so the season may be a with them. Only to realise that his newly purchased M&S white underwear little later than normal. Once things dry up and warm up work will begin was no longer white! A sense of humour goes a long way with customers and usually ten weeks after planting the earlies will be ready. They are like that. ‘chitting’ in trays nicely at the moment and ready to go when the land is dry. In my last report I said that Amy and Jake were planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand, Jake earned his trip to Australia through winning the We are still doing a couple of markets a week, selling the ware potatoes Hugh Stevenson Award at the Young Breeders Weekend. I won’t say too we have in store. We have always grown and sold potatoes, they were much, but they sold from the farm and wholesale to local shops and businesses. When had a fantastic Foot and Mouth took hold in 2001 we couldn’t sell from the farm due to a Please follow these steps for optimal protection time. They neighbouring farm having the disease and restrictions being put in place, met up with so we decided to take our product out to a local car boot sale. This was to international be the start of our trips to the local street markets, and we are now in our friends along twentieth year. We now do four markets a week in the summer and that the way goes down to two in the winter months. I must admit it’s a less appealing who have job in the winter, but wrap up warm and away we go. ‘There’s no such had similar thing as bad weather, just bad clothing’ a customer once told us. experiences All our markets are outdoors so we have to take what comes. Lovely in the UK with Ensure animals are appropriately Keep syringes clean and A separate pair of clean disposable If teats are obviously dirty then Dip teats in a rapid acting pre-dip, our Society. restrained in a clean environment DO NOT immerse in water gloves should be worn for the clean off dirt with moistened leave for 30 seconds, then wipe each sunny days to start with, that fast turn to long cold windy and wet days treatment of each cow towels and dry thoroughly teat completely dry with separate in the autumn. Our main market is in our local town of Workington, where We were kept disposable paper towels we have a prime pitch and stand right outside Marks and Spencer and the wondering Annabell’s daughter Amy with Jake Sayer in Austrailia best butchers in town. We like to be there and set up by the time they open what the next at 8.30am, as they say ‘the early bird catches the worm’ or in our case call would report. Everything from walking over the Sydney Harbour customers looking for quality potatoes. The first earlies are all handpicked Bridge, skydiving 12,000ft out of a plane in Wanaka, and bungy jumping and sold within 24 hours to keep them fresh. off Auckland Harbour Bridge in New Zealand. The Young Breeders section 1 of the society can bring so many experiences your way. Rodney and I went 4 2 3 to collect Amy and Jake from Glasgow airport on their return, the weather was a little different to what they had been used to with storm Ciara Strip fore milk into a strip cup Thoroughly disinfect the whole Gently scrub each teat end with new Remove the cap from the teat Pinch the base of the teat where making herself known, very windy, wet with a little bit of snow thrown in. and discard surface of the teat with a disposable individual, disposable, surgical spirit sealant intramammary tube, being it joins the udder swab soaked in surgical spirit. Clean swabs or teat wipes provided, until both careful not to touch the nozzle Wedding plans are going well for both Michael & Megan and Laura & Joe. the teats furthest away from you first teat end and swab/wipe are visibly clean So much for them to do, with a little advice here and there and lots of secrets to keep. Exciting times ahead for them all, not to mention a couple of new frocks for myself!

Something that Rodney and I look forward to every year is the Ayrshire Conference. Our booking went in nice and early for this year’s in 4 3 Northumberland. It’s a great few days catching up with fellow breeders 1 2 and making new friends. Our first conference was George Templeton’s Infuse the contents of the syringe Infuse teats in the opposite order Deposit a small quantity of sealant in the DO NOT massage the product Apply a post-milking teat disinfectant from Knowe. The warm welcome we got was brilliant, being able to put into the teat avoiding contaminating to cleaning, i.e. treat the quarters teat canal as you removethe syringe. into the udder and confine the treated cows to a yard the teat end closest to you first The Ubroseal syringe is fully expressed where they should stand for at least names and faces to prefixes is a bonus too. Just hope we are able to with 1 inch of the blue plunger still showing. 30 minutes to allow the teat canal to close continue to go as Amy now has had a taster of conferences and the after * When an internal teat sealant is used in combination with an antibiotic dry cow treatment, please administer the antibiotic before the teat sealant. Annabell selling fresh produce parties! See you all in May. Ubroseal Dry Cow 2.6 g Intramammary Suspension for Cattle contains bismuth subnitrate. POM-V. Further information available in the SPC or from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd, RG12 8YS, UK. Tel: 01344 746957. Email: [email protected]. Ubroseal is a registered trademark of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH, used under licence. ©2019 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd. All rights reserved. 11 The Ayrshire Journal Date of preparation: Mar 2019. AHD 12147. Use Medicines Responsibly. In this edition of “Taking Taking Note Note” we put some questions to four of our

Name: Gabrielle Steiner Name Olivia Engström Name: Julie MacFarlane Age: 19 Age 20 Age: 25 Nationality: New Zealand Nationality: Sweden Nationality: Canadian

Description of current job/study/position/farm size etc.: cows on the other side of the world to what we have at home. Iida ~ At my parent’s farm which is located in southern Finland, Lachlan ~ I wanted to see the latest genetics and to see and how they we have 30 milking cows, both Ayrshires and Holsteins. At performed and to see how the Ayrshire cow performed in different home I help with all dairy farm works and I also take care of farming practices. Also to meet Ayrshire breeders. the breeding with our amazing processing adviser Heidi from Julie ~ I wanted to make new connections/contacts as well as learn Semex Finland. I have been interested about cows, breeding & more about UK genetics and how it differs from Canadian genetics. feeding them my whole life. Corey ~ What I wanted to achieve was a better understanding on Olivia ~ I work on a farm with 250 milking cows (Holsteins), Ayrshire Genetics around the world. and on the weekends I go home and work at my parents’ farm with 70 milking cows. At my parents farm we have 90% red cows (Swedish red/Swedish Ayrshire) and the other 10% are Did you achieve it? some Holstein and some Jersey crosses. Iida ~ Yes, I really did. I can’t even imagine, how well. I learned a Gabrielle ~ General dog’s body, farm assistant on 150ha milking lot, I saw a lot and I created new amazing friendships! I got lots 360 cows at peak. of experience and life-lasting memories. And yes, showmanship Lachlan ~ Dairy farmer milking 300 cows on 600 acres. competition second place exceeded all my hopes and expectations. Julie ~ Genetic consultant for Ciaq in Quebec. My family farm is Olivia Yes I did :) Now I also have friends all over the world :) milking around 80 Ayrshires. Gabrielle~ I’ve caught up with a few people I had met while in the UK Corey ~ Help out with the family farm. when I was in Australia for the world conference. Lachlan ~ Yes, I saw progeny from some of the latest UK bulls How did you get chosen to represent your country/ available and saw cows from bulls that I have started to use. It was association? great to see how the Ayrshire cows fitted into any of the UK dairy practices. It was great to meet up with many UK Ayrshire breeders Iida ~ I’m a youth team member of the Finnish Ayrshire and the youth and to see their passion for the breed. To also meet the Breeders association. I was the only member who was eighteen other tour delegates from around the world who I have made lasting and eligible. friendship with. Olivia ~ I saw in our SRB magazine an article about this trip and Julie ~ Yes absolutely!! I have made so many friends from around to attend you had to send in your interest, so I did. I wrote a little the world through this trip. I also was able to learn more about what about myself and why I wanted to go on this trip and then the genetics/ bulls are being used in the UK compared to in Canada. SRB council picked out which one should go. Corey ~ I feel as if I accomplished what I wanted to achieve on this Gabrielle ~ I wrote a letter describing myself, sent it in and tour. ended with an interview, I got a call while the NZ conference was on notifying me that I was going to be the one to represent our country. What would you say are the noticeable difference between Ayrshires in the UK and your country? Lachlan ~ Applied to Australian Ayrshires. Iida ~ I think the biggest difference between Ayrshires in Finland and Julie ~ I had to write a letter why I wanted to attend this trip. Ayrshires in UK is the level of conformation. In Finland it is getting Then Ayrshire Canada chose from the list of people interested higher all the time, but in UK it’s really high even now on many farms. the person they felt would get the most out of the trip. And that’s why cows herd life average is also higher, I guess. I think Corey ~ I got chosen by Becky Payne to come on the tour. in Finland Ayrshire cows however have a bit better production per lactation. That is my estimate and sure I mean averages. Maybe it What did you want to achieve from the trip? depends about feeding. Iida ~ I wanted to learn more about Ayrshire cows and see local Olivia ~ If I compare to the SRB or Ayrshires in Sweden with the ways to do things at farms. I hoped that I can create connections Ayrshires in the UK, I would say our cows are more compact and not with other youth delegates and local people. I wanted to collect so tall as we saw at some farms. more valuable experience and memories. I also hoped that I can Gabrielle ~ The Ayrshires in the UK all had tremendous fore udders do showmanship competition well. while the ones in NZ typically have a better rear udder. Other than Olivia ~ Learn more about the Ayrshire cow and to meet new that, they are fairly similar. people that also are into cows and agriculture. Lachlan ~ I feel like you have been true to the Ayrshire breed in Gabrielle ~ I wanted to meet new people and create connections Australia we have started to put in red Holstein and have lost some of on the other side of the world. I also wanted to compare the good traits of the breed. Saying this we have some amazing Ayrshire 12 The Ayrshire Journal In this edition we asked the World Federation youth representatives to give some feedback on their experience of the tour we hosted in October.

Name: Corey Jodrey NAME: Iida Mäki Name: Lachlan Forster Age: 25 Age: 18 Age: 26 Nationality: USA Nationality: Finnish Nationality: Australian

cattle in Australia. It is good that we are able to breed what we in the young breeder organisation. like. Gabrielle ~ It’s hard to pick only one favourite memory but I think Julie ~ The biggest difference between the two countries was the it would have to be the Go Aping because a lot of milestones fore attachments. were reached that day, congratulations go to Lachlan and Julie, especially Lachlan who was going to wimp out but chose to Corey~ The differences between UK Ayrshires and US Ayrshires persevere unlike someone else (Alan). It was a well spent day though I feel like are with US Ayrshires when we breed for type we hanging with some of the youth from the Cumbria Club. will give up some production to get a heifer that will be extremely Lachlan~ There is so many that it is truly hard to pick one I was stylish, but in the UK they want their Ayrshires to look good but greatly humbled to be even chosen to be the Australian delegate they still want their show heifers to have really good production. to go to the UK. It was my first time going overseas and to be able to meet and go to so many farms that had a love for Ayrshire Describe your experience of competing at the UK national cattle was wonderful to see. To make lasting friendships with the Ayrshire calf show: other delegates has been great. I just loved the road trips with Alan Timbrell as our tour guide, he was amazing and his love and Iida ~ It was a great experience and I was very happy about my knowledge of the breed. Also seeing some amazing cows and good success. I’m very thankful for Sandyford Ayrshire for a meeting new people. wonderful heifer. I saw in the show many very correct heifers, and the level of conformation was really amazing there. It was Julie ~ My favourite memory was at the calf show. From doing really great to see same people at the show, whose herds we had visited well in showmanship against a lot of other strong competitors to earlier on the trip! And sure, there I met also many new lovely meeting everyone there and just having a great time. people. Corey ~ My favourite memory on the trip, there are so many of Olivia ~ It was fun to be a part of and a great experience, Sweden them but my favourite memory is probably when we all pulled a doesn’t have so many shows which is sad, but it’s probably little prank on Alan Timbrell because he was always talking about because farmers in Sweden are afraid to get diseases from other all the pranks he use to play on people so all of us delegates farms, but it is also because the interest in showing isn’t that big. decided we needed to play one on him! I learned a lot of new things to do when showing and it was fun to see the efforts at the show. The first three words that come to mind when you think Gabrielle ~ The standard is very different to NZ, down here we about the experience: are a little bit more chilled out, but it was a good experience nonetheless. Iida ~ Lovely new friends, great Ayrshire cows and amazing memories Lachlan ~ It was a great honour to be able to go to the calf show and to see how it was run and to see so many young people Olivia ~ Fun, Memorable, Amazing involved in the show. I would also like to thank the farmer for Gabrielle~ It was great. providing the great heifer that was made available for me to be able to show. Also, to thank Jake for preparing it for me to show. Lachlan ~ AMAZING, Thankful, Grateful Julie ~ I really enjoyed the calf show. Being able to work with a Julie~ Best trip ever. great calf, preparing her and then competing against other great Corey~ Perfect, unforgettable, and tremendous! showmen/women. I loved it. Corey~ Competing in the calf show was the highlight of the trip! Going to shows and showing is one of my favourite things to do, and then it also helps when the one you are handed to show wins reserve champion on the day. Have to thank Jake Sayer for allowing me the opportunity.

Favourite memory: Iida ~ My favourite memory was ABAB show, because my dreams come true in showmanship ring (First time outside of Finland, when I did that well!)And sure, I have to bring up amazing pig racing night and Lake District adventure with amazing guys, never forget! Olivia ~ It’s hard to pick one...The whole trip is my favourite memory. The days we spent at the calf show, it was so fun to see all the efforts people in your country have in these calf shows, I wish it was so big in Sweden. We were all made so welcome and the people that we met was so kind and friendly and involved us 13 The Ayrshire Journal 13 The Ayrshire Journal Advertising Once-a-Day feeding lays foundation to calf health in premier herd

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2nd Millford Maple Lark (Sandyford Maple Man) A Timbrell & M Tomlinson

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2nd Cuthill Towers Highland Bloom (Cuthill Towers Hghland Dream) A&S Lawrie

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“CAPTURING THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE 22 IN FEEDS IS THE KEY TO PROFIT.”The Ayrshire Journal LOOKING BACK Breeder Linda Batty, shares, a nostalgic look back at 1969 the year of the first World Conference in Canada.

BREEDER 1969 was a notable year for the The British party’s verdict of the COMMENT Ayrshire breed, not only did it see three cattle was that some displayed great cows winning three of our major American growth, which produced a leggier shows for the second year running, type early in life, but became less noticeable when mature. Those who had but it was the year of the first World used British blood appeared tidier and more of a type. Conference in Canada.

The tour Finland hosted the second World Conference began in in 1972, followed by Britain in 1977. This must Toronto, have been some conference, as there were where some eleven buses of delegates. One of these there were visited my fathers “Mercaston” herd on Sunday over 260 30th October at 2.30pm! head of Ayrshires at the Winter Fair, with classes of up to 50 – all of World Conference number four was in New which had to be placed! The judge was Wallace Zealand in 1981. The British contingent was Montgomerie of Lessnessock, in what was around 95, and had a five day stop in Australia Lessnessock’s centenery year. The champion on the way. It appears that New South Wales female was Glencameron Beau’s Belle, owned by had suffered drought conditions for over two MacGillivray Brothers. years back then, similar to some regions we Indian Lake Lady Diane visited this year.

The exhibitors wore white jeans and jackets, with cardboard topless hats with their exhibit Whilst in Australia, on a muggy night in number displayed in triplicate….no “tickets and New Plymouth, a delegate from Scotland, string”, according to Mr M.A.R Hindmarsh in his while looking for the ventilation switch in report on the tour, in the Spring edition of the his room, managed to set off the fire alarm 1970 Ayrshire Journal. by mistake, evacuating fellow delegates in the middle of the night!

At a banquet given by the Ontario Government the world record breaking Ayrshire cow, Indian In the Kenya World Conference’s Brochure Daughters of Pant Red Heather Lake M Lady Diane, made an appearance. She of 1984, a page entitled “Home of the was brought up to the function in an elevator, with International Dairy Breed” showing “ A two tail attendants, and was owned by Mr Lampert of typical group of Ayrshire cows in the home of the Meredith Farms, Massachusetts. breed” from the Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland, features a photo showing a group of cows sired by Pant Red Heather at East After the show, the tour visited 24 herds which had Drumlemble, owned by the Ralston family. qualified to be visited on a production basis. The tour covered 1,300 miles in seven days in frosty conditions, along with some four inches of snow. Every tour vehicle carried refreshments including beer, soft drinks and biscuits...hopefully not all for the driver! In all the herds apart from one, the cows were “byre and yoke tied”, with electric scrapers. The byres were low roofed with extractor fans for ventilation, and the top Royal Show - Throcking Kalmia by Throcking Further World Conferences were U.S.A. in 1988, Conqueror - Mr William Murchie storey of the barns was used for Sweden in 1993, Canada in 1997, and Britain in food storage. Maize haylage or 2000. Since then silage was fed, some contained host countries have chopped cobs, while other had been New Zealand, the cobs removed and stored South Africa, Finland, separately. USA, and of course, Australia this year!

Information about the cows was displayed above them on boards. It appears to have been rather a shock to arrive at the one farm, where the cows were Royal Highland - Bargower Silver Bell 307 by loose housed, and not have the Bargower Rock Hill - Mr Robert Drummond Royal Lancashire Show - Flodder Hall Burnette 28th information readily to hand! by Bargower Crown Royal - Mr S. Barnes

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24 The Ayrshire Journal Getting to know your Vice-President With the conference fast approaching, a change of the officials is on the cards, so in this edition we TM are introducing you to the man stepping up to the Presidency role in May. A few simple questions have been asked to get to find out more about his family, The next generation platform farm, achievements along with some personal facts. Q&A to be held here. Name for cow monitoring Steve Bailey Who has been your biggest inspiration in your life and why? Two people, my Dad for getting me started and Rach for keeping About your family? me going. Married to Rach and have two children, Amanda Three words that your children would use to describe who is a Partner at DTM you? solicitors in Chester They say loyal, proud and determined. where she lives with her partner Mark, and Robert Favourite food and tipple? who is a partner in the Fish and a good real ale. family farm and who is getting married to Lizzy in July. Worst habit? Education? Probably too blunt for some. Left school on June 19th 1979 (one of the best days of my life) and have worked on the farm ever since. If you were given three wishes what would they be? Having been type 1 diabetic for 35 years the first would have to About your farm and location? be a cure for all illnesses, then to be 21, and know what I know We farm a solely dairy farm on the Cheshire, Shropshire border now, and last a Waitrose or similar milk contract! covering 470 acres (316 owned, the rest rented). Milk sold to Mullers, seven miles away at Market Drayton. The cows are Dream holiday destination? grazed on paddocks as long as it is dry enough for them to be Definitely Switzerland. out and fed a TMR ration based on grass and maize silage in the winter. Favourite TV program? Interpret the physiological status of every cow in your herd. Watching Liverpool beat anybody. Breeding policy? SenseHub™ is the only solution that can monitor the health and fertility status of your herd The milking herd of 330 cows are registered with the Ayrshire Favourite music? by detecting and analysing nine different metrics including rumination, activity, panting and Cattle Society and bred using a variety of sexed AI sires, with Any live music as well as country and western. some Aberdeen Angus and British Blue used on the lower 25%. feed intake - letting you manage your cows and your costs with precision. Tell us about your most prolific cow family? There are a few cow families that always seem to breed well, the Swans, Ellas and Brindles always milk well and look good; SCAN TO we look forward to working with the Clover family. WATCH THE VIDEO! What do you look forward to the most in becoming President? Travelling around the country and meeting fellow Ayrshire breeders www.allflex.global Is there anything you want to achieve as President? To try and increase the use of Ayrshire sires in commercial Contact NMR today cross breeding herds. Tel: 03330 043 043 What have you done so far as part of the Presidents [email protected] committee? @NationalMilkRecords @NMRgroup www.nmr.co.uk I was part of recruiting Alan Timbrell to the role of Breed Greg Klatt (AUS), Claire and Steve on the Ayrshire Australia stand at IDW Manager and was involved in getting the 2024 world conference 25 The Ayrshire Journal 26 The Ayrshire Journal 27 The Ayrshire Journal 28 The Ayrshire Journal 29 The Ayrshire Journal The FRAGY Family Alan Timbrell Breed Manager

Six decades of FAMIILY dedicated breeding FOCUS by a master breeder brought this family of cows to its pinnacle, on the 31st January 2020, when Hunnington Fragy 12 was classified EX97 7E. Although Chris Window passed away some three years ago his legacy lives on in his cows and his family. Fragy 12 was always a cow that Chris felt had a great future right from when she was born - on the 4th of September 2005 - and then when Hunnington Fragy 4 EX94 3E she calved in as a heifer he knew he had a real star, as she scored VG 88 as a first calved heifer.

It all started in 1955 when Chris began working at Lord Plumb’s Southfield herd near Coleshill, Birmingham. From the start Chris warmed to the Fragrance family (as they were then known) because of their nature and will to milk. After sixteen years of working for Lord Plumb, Chris and Hazel got the chance to farm in their own right, and they purchased a number of heifers for the nucleus of his Hunnington herd from Southfield. Lord Plumb remarked that Chris was quite insistent that he had Southfield Fragrance 26 (a Flodder Hall High Spirit daughter) as one of the purchases, but in Lord Plumb’s words she wasn’t the best-looking heifer of the group, but Chris wanted her.

chris window with Hunnington Fragy Her first daughter was Hunnington Fragrance, sired by the royal show 1999 sire of the period Pant Outlaw, a Pant Dictator son, Chris decided to line breed Fragrance to her sire Pant Outlaw, producing Hunnington Fragrance 3 EX who produced over 80,000kgs lifetime and two Excellent daughters, Hunnington Fragrance 7 by Townhead Diadem and Hunnington Fragy by Brocklehill Happy Spirit, and this is where the family splits apart, with the Diadem line staying as Fragrance and the Happy Spirit line take the name Fragy. Hunnington Fragy was Chris’s favourite cow of all time, as most breeders accept there is always one cow that they call special and this was it. Fragy was a powerhouse, you could drive a bus through her front legs. She was no slouch in the show ring winning many prizes including first prize 50-ton class at the Royal show 1999 and she was a top production animal too, with a lifetime yield of over 80,000kgs in nine lactations. She bred two EX daughters, one by Langside Impact, but her most notable Hunnington Fragy 16 EX95 3E daughter was Hunnington Fragy 4 EX94 3E.

30 The Ayrshire Journal Fragy 4 was by Brocklehill Harvest Gold (a Pant Blue Lagoon son out of Pant Sea Breeze EX) and she bred three Excellent daughters, Fragy 12 and Fragy 15 by Hunnington BBK Easlad and Fragy 13 by Rosehill Blackthorn. She also had one VG son by Blackadder BB Kellogg used in the Beeline Herd and an EX McCornick Nelson son used in the Blackrock herd. Fragy 4 was also no stranger to the show circuit in the UK and had many successful days in the ring, winning many Breed Championships and Supreme Championships and she produced over 90,000kgs of milk lifetime in eleven lactations.

Hunnington Fragy 12 EX97 7E is the oldest living daughter of Fragy 4 and she has followed in her mother’s footsteps. Sired by Hunnington Fragy 12 EX97 7E the Blackadder BB Kellogg son Hunnington the uk’s highest classified ayrshire BBK Easlad who is out of a cow (Pylon Easled EX95 6E by Brieryside Superman) that Chris purchased at the Society Conference sale of 1998. According to Lisa, her Dad said Easled was almost identical to the original Fragy in so many ways and he felt that BBK Easlad would leave him something special, and how right he was.

Fragy 12 has left her mark in the show ring, winning many prizes, and has produced over 80,000kgs lifetime to date. She has bred three daughters, the oldest, Fragy 16 EX95 3E, is the dam of Hunnington Tornado Fragy VG88 who was Honourable Mention at our National Show 2019, and Fragy 24 by Rosehill Prestige is yet to be classified. Her two-year-old Fragy 29 will calve in a few months, she is by Hunnington Jester, a son of the great Joybell family - but that’s a story for another day. Fragy 12 has three sons, one is being used in the well- known Plaskett herd, Hunnington Flash EX92 by Castern Tornado, Hunnington Famous EX94, a De La Plaine Prime son, one of the most heavily used AI sires over the last few years, whose daughters are calving out very well. Hunnington Tornado Fragy VG88 Her latest son who is causing excitement within the breed is Hunnington Fantasy by Sandyford Supreme, semen will be drawn from him later this year. As you can see from her photos Fragy 12 still looks so youthful at 14 ½ years old and is now to be put on a flush program in the coming months.

In Lisa’s words “Fragy is a wonderful cow to work with, a real character, cows like this come along once in a lifetime if you’re lucky! it’s a privilege to work with Fragy and her family and its thanks to Dad’s hard work, commitment and passion for the Breed that I am able to do so”. Chris Window was without a doubt a master breeder who strived for excellence in everything he did, and he would have loved to be still around to see his lifetimes work reach this pinnacle. Hunnington Famous EX 94

31 The Ayrshire Journal 32 The Ayrshire Journal CATTLE SERVICES NEWS Cattle Services Sales & Marketing Manager, Sam Wake, reminds members about the relationship between Cattle Services and the Society. CATTLE

SERVICES 2020 has begun how it left throughout. Focus is NEWS off last year, very positively running low on SEXED for Cattle Services. It has ULTRA 4M straws, so don’t been great to hear such good miss out if you would like to use reports from breeders who this sire in your breeding program. Whitecroft Nectar calves are now using bulls that are also impress with their fantastic deep open ribs and super bone available in SEXED ULTRA 4M. quality. In the milking females Hunnington Famous daughters are now starting to calve and they are living up to their billing of being great type heifers with superb udders, look out for his first daughter proof this year. Genomic testing of sires of interest continues to be ongoing with around twenty sires being tested in Reports of great conception rates being 2019. This spring will also see the achieved, and then fancy calves being results being published to help you born easily. We are very fortunate to be when making breeding decisions. able to offer Ayrshire semen in such a Although still low in reliability these great product. Currently we have SEXED results will give you a more in depth ULTRA 4M available from the following approach when using young sires. bulls: Biddesden Hector, Heydale White I also want to give you a quick Willow, Hilltown Oblique, Lyner Oblique overview of Cattle Services and Focus, Pam Ayrs Hawaiian, Rosehill who is involved in the running Manderville, Sandyford Time Lord and of it. Currently Arthur Lawrie is the soon to be released Moathouse Beechmount Marie Girl 6 Chairman and he is supported by the Monopoly. Monopoly is the latest sire to following directors – Blaise Tomlinson, join the Cattle Services stud and offers Michael Broadley, John Watson and breeders the chance to use another James Brown. After four years on the 100% sire that is bred from a family of committee James is stepping down and highly classified cows that have stood Claire Hunter is taking up the position. the test of time. He is sired by Whitecroft From the President’s committee are Doctor Foster, his dam (Pylon Minty 12 the President, Michael Howie, and Vice by Highway Billy Ruffian) is classified President, Steve Bailey. Staff members EX95 (6E) with impressive averages of include myself and Claire Kimm with 10,018kg at 4.1% fat and 3.4% protein in support from Alan Timbrell and Lesley her eight completed lactations. Behind Hoggit. All decisions are made by the her are a further two cows who are committee who are present in the both classified Excellent with fourteen meetings that are held six times a year. completed lactations between them. Cattle Services has a very strong link Semen in both Conventional and Sexed with the Society, with Cattle Services Ultra 4M will be available in May for paying money to the Society each both the UK and worldwide markets. Cuthill Towers Linzy month. The whole process is one big At home sales for 2020 have continued circle with Cattle Services working were they left off in 2019, with interest with the Breed Heritage committee for Cattle Services bulls being very good to find bulls; straws are then drawn and sales being higher than this time and sold with resulting calves being last year. Biddesden Hector and Pam registered with the society. Ayrs Hawaiian have both remained on Finally, I’d like to thank James Brown collection due to high demand for these for all his work with Cattle Services exciting sires. Export sales again are over the last four years, his input strong with orders and enquiries coming has been very valuable. Don’t forget in from America, Australia, Canada, East if you have an exciting bull calf born Africa, Finland, New Zealand, South or a great heifer from one of Cattle Africa and Sweden. It is great to see UK Services bulls then please let me genetics in such high demand. know. Please also give the Cattle Whilst out and about on the farms Services Facebook page a like and Lyner Oblique Focus calves are really keep up to date with new bull releases impressing me, they are lovely long via the website www.cattleservices. dairy calves that exhibit lots of strength Grove Rosie 30 org. 33 The Ayrshire Journal Milk Recording from 59p* per Ayrshire cow per month

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34 The Ayrshire Journal YouNG BREEDER IN AUS Hugh Stevenson Award Winner, Jake Sayer shares his experiences during his trip to World Federation Conference, Australia.

On the 10th of January apparently, we did in record time, with a day to spare, which HUGH I, and the Scottish was a big team effort. STEVENSON contingent flew out to the The team had a brilliant show, Intermediate Champion with AWARD conference. After a longer the recently purchased Hillcrest Jumper Lorrette 2 and than planned stop in Dubai, Premier Exhibitor to name but a couple of the achievements. and being separated from I was also fortunate enough to lead the second place senior our luggage, eventually, two year old. and not as one group, we The show was very impressive, great cows from top to bottom arrived in Adelaide for of the classes and the Ayrshire Champion, Hillcrest Ambush the welcome reception. Bangle, was an excellent example of the breed. The following morning I Australian Ayrshires kindly offered to put me on the rest of went with Scott and Sally the conference so after the IDW Amy and I joined the tour. We Braendler to their farm. I saw some fantastic herds and tourist attractions, rounded off spent a few days on the with a brilliant night on a Sydney Harbour cruise, which was farm with them, enjoyed by all. helping prepare for the International Dairy Week Thank you to the show and the Society for the fantastic conference herd opportunity to go to visit. Boldview Australia, Australian & Cher-Bar are Ayrshires for inviting a super herd of me onto the rest of the generally uniform tour, and the breeders and functional for making us all so Milk Recording animals, even with welcome, particularly * 350 cows, which the Braendler, Liebich from 59p per Ayrshire cow per month have a blend of and Hentschke families. genetics from It is great to be part of • Flexible milk recording with bespoke and pedigree packages around the world, a breed that gives us, • Full web based secure YourHerd management system including the UK. the Young Breeders, so • MobileHerd app to access data out and about many opportunities and Interestingly • Samples processed through ICAR and UKAS accredited Jake Sayer with the Boldview Farms Team at International Dairy Week. that same attitude being Scott’s herd was CIS owned laboratory shared by societies all home to over 20 different prefixes for other people, it was clear he around the world. I would like to thank the Lawrie family for CIS also offer: was passionate about encouraging other people into the breed. allowing me the time away from work to enjoy the experience. • Health testing from blood, tissue and milk samples • PregCheck to help manage the reproductive cycle on farm At the show there was a string of 27 to clip and prepare, which, • Pedigree packages including registrations and type classification • Genomics to identify animals with the greatest potential in the herd

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*Based on 250 herd on 8 weekly DIY, factored, no paperwork. [email protected] | www.thecis.co.uk Hunnington Admiral son at Woodburn Park Predator daughter at Mayfield Farms Cow at Arilla Ayrshires struggling with the drought 35 The Ayrshire Journal Semen conference sale Elite WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2020 ALNWICK CASTLE PackagesWe are delighted to bring you another great opportunity at the 2020 Conference sale. Three packages of se- Animals men are offered from sires who have had a huge impact in many UK herds. We also have four very special individuals, which can be viewed before the sale at the Morwick Herd visit, and to top it off we have two outstanding embryo packages for you. Take a look to see what is on offer.

TROUTBECK SKYFALL EX x 6 Straws (87.5% ayr) Fineview Skyfall April 2 Palmyra Tri – Star Burdette x West Mossgiel Miss Modern EX93 (2E) Daughter of Skyfall This is the last chance to buy straws from one of the most complete sires on the market, Troutbeck Skyfall. Skyfall not only breeds cattle that excel for health traits and production, he also can make the kind of animal that will win you prizes at the national shows. His daughters exhibit plenty of size and style alongside having great udders and fantastic feet and legs.

sandyford clover 10 ex97 SANDYFORD SUPREME x 10 Straws (75% Ayr) Dam of Sandyford Supreme Rosehill Blackthorn x Sandyford Clover 10 EX97 (8E) If you are looking for a sire to breed you the next great cow then Supreme can do that. His daughters consistently have high wide rear udders and superb deep open frames. Supreme daughters have dominated the show rings for the last couple of years, with daughters winning classes at the National Ayrshire Show and the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show in 2019. This will be one of the last chances to add this great bull to your breeding program.

WHITECROFT NELLIE 38 EX94 5E Whitecroft Furtado – x 10 Straws (100% Ayr) Dam of Whitecroft Furtado Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette x Whitecroft Nellie 38 EX94 (5E) Furtado is one of the highest pure production improving bulls in the breed. His daughters consistently outperform their herd mates in the milking parlour. As well as this his daughters also look great, having super well attached udders and great open dairy frames. If you are looking for a pure sire that covers all the bases then Furtado will certainly do this.

Conditions of Sale for Embryos When the embryos sire has been decided the seller will notify the Society to ask for a 30% deposit from buyer and Embryo the other 70% will be payable on receipt of the embryos. The 30% will be held by the Society until the embryos have been produced. If the buyer decides to break the deal after the embryos have been taken, they will lose their 30% Packages deposit. All Embryos are to be supplied within four months of the sale date or an agreed date between all parties. BARR SANDY ROSE 48 EX92 2E A choice of two donor cows to produce four grade A eggs by a mutually agreeable sire. Dam ofEmbryos Gwynnog Remington Sandy Rose EX91 2E & Gwynnog Primetime Sandy Rose 2 VG85 A chance for you to get into the heart of the Sandy Rose family, originally from the Barr, and tracing back to Barr Sandy Rose 48 EX92 2E by Morwick Sand Ranger. Sandy Rose 48 has four excellent classified daughters, one of which is Gwynnog Remington Sandy Rose EX91 2E who has produced 51,059kgs at 4.51%BF and 3.51%P, and is one of the two donor cows for you to choose from. The other donor cow is the Sandy Rose 48 granddaughter, Gwynnog Primetime Sandy Rose 2 VG85, out of Gwynnog Dreamer Sandy Rose EX90. 36 The Ayrshire Journal Elite conference sale Animals WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2020 ALNWICK castle

Morwick Blink Punch 100% Ayrshire Born 26/11/19 GWYNNOG OBLIQUE PUNCH VG85 What an outstanding calf this is, consigned by the Howie family from Morwick, from the Punch family Dam originating back to Killoch. This calf comes from the same line as Gwynnog Primetime, one of the top Type Merit bulls of the breed. Punch’s dam is a VG85 Hilltown Oblique, 80 days into her first lactation, and the next three generations back average EX94. On her sire’s side De La Plaine Blink traces back to Fineview Skyfall April 2 Daughter of Skyfall Forever Schoon Ping EX94 4E and further on back to Woodland View Prudence EX95, two exceptional brood cows of the breed in North America. If you Blink twice you may miss the Punch to acquire this great animal for your herd. Consigned by Michael, Angie and Peter Howie, Morwick, Acklington, Morpeth, Northumbria, NE65 9DG. 07802 795993/ 01665 711210

CHANGUE PETULA 38 EX92 2E CHANGUE PETULA 106 62.5% Ayrshire Born 27/07/19 Dam Petula 106, consigned by the Stevenson & Baynes Partnership, is out of Petula 38 EX92 2E who is also the Dam of the well-known Cattle Services sire Changue Stadium, one of the most heavily used sires of his time, and put that together with the sire of Petula 106, Changue Tryst, who by far has been the most consistent sire for production, you have a heifer that is full of Excellence on both sides of the sandyford clover 10 ex97 pedigree. This is a great opportunity to add this outstanding young heifer into your herd. Dam of Sandyford Supreme Consigned by Robert Stevenson (Changue) Richard Baynes (Marleycote) Contact Richard Baynes 07733 275261 or 01432 673802

Cuthill Towers Buster Rae PLI £310 Born 02/02/19 (71.875% AYR) CUTHILL TOWERS CROWN RAE EX95 4E Dam Cuthill Towers Vitality Rae 4 ET PLI£336 Born 22/01/19 (79.68% AYR) These two half-sisters are out of one of the top show cows over the past few years, Cuthill Towers Crown Rae EX95 4E by Ardmore Crown Napier. Buster Rae is the natural born calf by Cuthill Towers Buster and this calf excels in power and strength. Vitality Rae is the ET daughter by Rosehill Vitality. They are offered on choice to the winning bidder, so add your Rae of sunshine to your herd and bid last WHITECROFT NELLIE 38 EX94 5E to capture this opportunity. Dam of Whitecroft Furtado Consigners A & S Lawrie, Cuthill Towers, Milnathort, Kinross, KY13 9SH Arthur Lawrie 07798 821338/ 01577 830221

Ravenhill Vitality Ethel 3 PLI 229 Born 26/10/18 87.5% Ayrshire RAVENHILL ETHEL 353 EX95 7E This is the first opportunity, at a conference sale, to get your hands on probably one of the most consistent Dam type, production and longevity families in the breed. The Ethels from Ravenhill are a family that consistently produce outstanding animals with type and production. If you look at the next three dams back of Vitality Ethel 3 they are all EX, with an average score of EX93, and with her grand dam yielding over 90,000kgs and her great grand dam doing 100,000kgs and is a ten star Brood Cow. Her sire, Rosehill Vitality, is siring milky stylish daughters that breeders really like, and don’t forget his dam was an 80,000kgs cow, Rosehill Black Velour EX96 7E. I’m sure you will agree this calf has an outstanding pedigree throughout so why don’t you bid last and put some Vitality in your Herd. Consigner. John Suffern, Ravenhill, 10 Ardmore Road, Crumlin, Co Antrim, N Ireland, BT29 4QS, Tel 07867 536032

Troutbeck Ayrshires are excited to consign four grade A embryos, by a mutual agreeable sire TROUTBECK BURDETTE JESS 3 EX95 3E Troutbeck Burdette Jess 3 EX95 3E. Dam of Embryos This is very rare opportunity to purchase bloodlines from the Jess family, as these will be the first genetics ever to sell from this outstanding family. Jess excels in the show ring and in the parlour. She was champion at Westmorland Show and brought home the prestigious Burke Trophy in 2019. She also has wins under her belt at the Royal Highland Show as a heifer in milk and as a third calver. Her fifth lactation has just been completed at 13627kg, 4.53BF and 3.27P. Semen from her son Troutbeck Progress EX95 has been used throughout the UK and is leaving lots of very smart and stylish calves. This wonderful cow also has a deep pedigree going back to three star brood cow, Myerscough Jess 123 EX. 37 The Ayrshire Journal 38 The Ayrshire Journal 39 The Ayrshire Journal 40 The Ayrshire Journal 41 The Ayrshire Journal 42 The Ayrshire Journal 43 The Ayrshire Journal On Tuesday the 12th May the Howie family, Michael, Angie, Will, Peter & Ben extend a warm welcome to delegates of the Ayrshire Cattle Society for day two of the 2020 Ayrshire Morwick Conference at Morwick. The Howie family have farmed at Morwick for 75 years, at present three generations are active on the farm, father, David, still turns up at 6am every morning, not bad for a 90 year old.

In 1926 grandfather, Allan Howie, moved south from his family farm in Ayrshire. He set- tled at Eshott Brocks, near Felton, and farmed Ayrshires under the Brocks prefix. Nineteen years later, in 1945, the family moved five miles east to Morwick, a 560 acre Duke of Northum- berland farm. The Brocks cows were sold and the young stock was used to start a new Ayrshire herd under the Morwick prefix.

Today the farm milks 200 cows, a mixture of Ayrshires, Ayrshire hybrids, Red & White Holsteins, a few Jerseys and black and whites. The farmed area is approximately 950 acres, 600 arable and 350 grass. The herd are housed for six months of the year and TMR fed, with no concentrates fed in the parlour. In the grazing season, mid-April to mid-October, the cows are outside full time and receive TMR after each milking. The herd is averaging 9000 litres at 4.35 butterfat and 3.45 protein with a calving index of 405. Milk is sold to Arla under the Arla 360 scheme.

The ice cream parlour opened in 2003 and has become a successful farm diversification. The idea behind Morwick Dairy Ice Cream is to provide a fresh, quality product that can be sold direct to the public. An ice cream trailer attends local shows and events and will be situated in Alnwick Castle during the summer. An ice cream counter and bike attends weddings and receptions. Ice cream is also supplied to local coffee shops in individual tubs. Raw milk has been sold for four years, and more recently a raw milk vending machine has been installed. An Education Room to host school visits allows pupils to see for themselves how a modern dairy farm works, and more specifically where ice cream hails from - the milk’s journey of 20 metres from cow to cone.

Cow families to look out for include the Brown Girls, Tulips, Ruths, Peggys, Kirstys and the Fawns, the stand out cow family are the Queens, who can be traced back nearly 80 years. Winning the Royal and the Highland interbreeds in 2002 with Morwick Sand Queen EX96 was a very proud moment.

At present sexed semen is predominantly used, with Belgium Blue used on the bottom end. Service sires include Lyner Oblique Focus, Pam Ayrs Hawaiian, Biddesden Hector, Swaites Dermott and Pie X Yellow. Conventional semen includes Gwynnog Primetime and Troutbeck Skyfall. On the Tuesday morning we will be hosting a Judging Seminar from 10:00am until lunch time, non- Conference delegates will be most welcome to attend. CONFERENCE 2020

Park Farm extends to an area in excess of 3000 acres encompassing predominantly permanent pasture, intersected by woodland on the banks of the River Aln. The majority of the land is within the walled boundary of Hulne Park, an Park Farmsarea located to the front of Alnwick Castle forming part of the landscape designed by Capability Brown.

Park Farm is the centre of the estate’s livestock enterprise, with the current farmhouse and steading dating back to the 1820s. For many years the estate ran the renowned herd of Alnwick Castle Dairy Shorthorns, which won both national and international acclaim, with bulls being exported as far as Argentina, South Africa and many parts of Europe. Today, Park Farm runs a flock of 1450 ewes and 42 suckler cows, managed by one full time farm manager.

Prior to the building of the current Park Farm, a site on the edge of Alnwick known as the Duchess’s Dairy was established in 1920, which housed a herd of Ayrshire cows and signalled the family’s great interest in developing their own ‘home farm’.

In addition to farming, Park Farm works hand in hand with other enterprises such as forestry, sporting, and 44 nature conservation, and also providesThe several Ayrshire miles Journal of permissive public access. The Marleycote herd of pedigree Dairy Short- horns dates back more than 90 years. The dairy herd was established in Morwick Marleycote 1932 by the late Geof- frey Baynes and is now managed by his grandson Richard assisted by Lewis Short. The herd comprises of 20 Dairy Shorthorn and 90 Ayrshire cows and their dairy replacements, alongside bull beef. Marleycote Walls runs to 165 acres, along with nearby Woodnook Farm of 120 acres. Cropping is mainly grass with 40 acres barley and 20 acres wheat for whole crop silage. Although breeding the right type of cow is more important than her blended percentage, the show ring plays an important part in the breeding decisions, so if possible the aim is to keep the percentage over 50%. The aim across the herd is for a cow to last seven to eight lactations with an average yield of 8000 litres whilst getting straight back in calf with minimal health problems. The herd is nationally renowned for quality and over the years has an impressive show record at the country’s top agricultural shows, including Northumberland County, The Royal Highland and Dairy Event. Cattle from the Marleycote herd are also regular and successful competitors at the North East All Breeds Dairy Calf Show and the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show. The Great Yorkshire Show remains the family’s favorite show, successes there include: • 2011 Marleycote Barrington Iris winning Shorthorn Champion and Reserve Interbreed Champion. • 2012 Morwick Fawn added to her long list of show successes with the Ayrshire Championship. • 2012 Marleycote Apricot VG86 Heifer Champion and Marleycote Sea Lily 21 VG87 was awarded reserve Ayrshire Champion. • Marleycote Songstress 20 VG86 was heifer Champion and Reserve overall in the Shorthorn classes. • 2015 Marleycote Brown Nell 20 EX93 took the Ayrshire breed Champion at the South West of Scotland Dairy Show. A sale of note during 2013 was the Ayrshire - Marleycote Sea Lily 14 - and the Shorthorn - Marleycote Princess Jill 31 - selling to the Mclean family in Northern Ireland, both cows have won many breed and interbreed championships with Lily scoring EX94 and Jill EX95. We currently sell 70% of the milk which our cows produce, in bottles. Milk is delivered to over 150 customers throughout Northum- berland and Tyneside. Customers include shops, coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream makers and bakeries. The latest innovation is the placing of the first milk vending machine in a suburb of Newcastle. This is proving very popular with the customers and is selling considerable volumes of milk. In 2009 the Baynes family decided to invest in two Lely Astronaut robots, along with a new purpose-built shed. This was designed with cow comfort and ease of management in mind. There are 124 cubicles, a slatted floor with eight months slurry storage be- neath and a straw yard for up to 20 cows. The cows are fed a simple diet of grass silage, wholecrop wheat and brewer’s grains in winter with an 18% nut in the robots. They are grazed through the summer and buffer fed silage. Current Classifications: 17EX, 34VG, 30GP and 10G. CONFERENCE 2020 Rigg & Furrow Rigg & Furrow is an authentic farmhouse brewery based at Acklington Park Farm in Northumberland. Giving a new lease of life to our old milking parlour we create new takes on Farmhouse beers - beers originally brewed for thirsty farm workers during the summer months. Brewing by hand, our family run brewery celebrates the best of home-grown North- umbrian and British produce, whilst creating exciting and innovative beers. Rigg & Furrow is delighted to be hosting the Ayrshire Cattle Society during their UK Con- ference 2020.

45 The Ayrshire Journal RUAS Winter Fair The first class of the day was the Maiden heifer class and this went to Beechmount Marie Girl 23 by Marbrae Bigtime from Robert McConnell, she is no stranger to the show ring as she was first in her class at the National Ayrshire calf show earlier in 2019. Second was Priestland PRG Sea Lily by Palmyra Reality Gibbs from the McLean family and third was Fortfield Caroline by Ravenhill Victory from Raymond Stewart. Next class in the ring was the Cow in calf class, and again a strong entry, with Fortfield Kate 43 by Brocklehill Major (a twelve-year-old) winning out over her younger competitors. Second was Grove Chrysanthemum 17 by West Mossgiel Modern Reality from Thomas Gordon and third was Robert McConnell with Beechmount Hester 11 by Ravenhill Steadfast. The Heifer in milk class was the biggest class of the day, and there was great quality all the way through. First in this hotly contested class was Threemile Mist Trident by Ardmore Olympic Trident from Christian Keenan and family, who had travelled up from south of the border with a string of Ayrshires. In second was Beechmount Ethel 16 by Ravenhill Stormin Norman from Robert McConnell, and third was Ardmore Janet 136 by Sandyford Supreme from John & Michael Hunter. In the second calver class the top three were very hard to split but the eventual Champion RUAS Sandyford Lucky Honey winner was Threemile Bella by Haresfoot Elegant, again from the Keenan family, with second going to John & Michael Hunter with Ardmore Janet 134 by Hunnington Mandella, and third was Martin King and family with Kirkinriola GR Sunrise by Grove Ritchie. The next class, the senior milk cows saw the big guns in the ring with two cows shown that had previously taken breed champion at the show, Ardmore Janet 136 by Sandyford Supreme and Sandyford Honesty Blizzard by Heydale Blizzard, both from John & Michael Hunter, who had to settle for second and third respectfully to the winner Sandyford Lucky Honey, by Sandyford Lucky Charm, from the McLean family. When it came to the Championship it was a fantastic spectacle in the ring and Aussie judge Rob Anderson tapped out his senior milk cow, Sandyford Lucky Honey, for his Champion and Reserve was Threemile Bella, who was also the exhibitor bred champion. WINTER SHOWS 2019/2020 UK Dairy Expo 2020 Although numbers were back on last year the quality was exceptionally high. In the first calf class it was the youngest calf that won, Halmyre Urr Blossom by Swaites Dermott, ably shown by Isla Davidson at only 3 ½ years old who has a great showing future ahead of her following in her parents Colin and Nicola Davidson’s footsteps. This calf was tapped out as reserve Champion with the Champion being Sandyford Famed Clover jointly owned by M & A Howie & E T Tomlinson, this Hunnington Famous daughter was first in its class with second place going to Changue Maybelle 167 by Changue Cadell from GG Baynes & Son.

In the milking section the heifer in milk, went to M & A Howie with Morwick Kirsty 13(Duo Star Gentleman) and second was Jamara Evolution Sara from JE & SM Seedall. In the 3yr old class it was Sandyford Triclo Diamond (Sandyford Triclo) taking the honours over Champion Group another Triclo daughter Jamara Triclo Heather Honey from JE & SM Seedall. The 4yr old class saw our champion and reserve enter the ring with Sandyford Prime Heather Honey (De La Plaine Prime) from Beth Granville and E T Tomlinson who was also Champion at this event last year taking the class over Allstar Provider Honesty from Evie Tomlinson, E T Tomlinson and Ifan Wilson. Sandyford Dark Hester (Sandyford Dark Knight) took the 5yr old class and the Honourable mention title and second in the class to her was East Church Brazilian Blossom 2 from Colin & Nicola Davidson who was also the reserve champion calves dam. In summary a really good show of quality Ayrshire animals.

To round the day off for the Tomlinson family Blaise Tomlinson was presented with The John Dennison Lifetime Achievement Award. The aim of this award is to recognise the dairy cattle breeder or exhibitor judged to be a high achiever and exemplary role model within the dairy industry. Well done Blaise you very much deserve this prestigious award.

46 The Ayrshire Journal WINTER SHOWS 2019/2020 Club News Cow in Milk 1. Heydale Rockstar Wilma - D.W Berresford & Son Derbyshire 2. Heydale Ovoid- D.W Berresford & Son A group of Derbyshire members, plus a few friends, joined the Ayrshire world conference 3. Whitecroft Emie- J.D & B.F Broadley & Sons in Australia, where we all had the trip of a lifetime with superb hospitality from the hosts. Dry Cow It was a fabulously put together tour covering a vast area of the country with just the right 1. Heydale English Model- D.W Berresford & Son balance, visiting many fantastic herds, all looking amazing come drought or not, together with just the right amount of sightseeing along the way. Thanks must go to the organizers 2. Heydale Alfies Glitter- D.W Berresford & Son for doing a fantastic job. Since arriving home we have had our annual inter club quiz, this 3. Bigginvale Mark Marie 4- R.T & J.I Adams year hosted by the Derbyshire Holstein club, with around 70 people attending, with the win- Best Bull ning team coming from the black and whites. 1. Heydale White Willow- D.W Berresford & Son 2. Swaites Dermott- R Harris Forthcoming Event: Sat 27th June 2020 3. Whitecroft Panell- J.D & B.F Broadley & Sons Midsummer Mini-Fest in aid of Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK and the 2022 Ayrshire Three Heifers in Milk Cattle Society Conference. Venue: Beltonville Farm, Millers Dale, Tideswell, Derbyshire 1. Alkmonton- R Harris (David & Charlotte Gibson’s) 8pm till late. Live music, food and licensed bar. £10 pre- 2. Bradnop - M.J & D Needham bought ticket, £15 on the night. Tickets available from Beltonville Farm Shop, the Corner 3. Whitecroft- J.D& B.F Broadley & Sons Chippy, Tideswell, any member of Derbyshire Ayrshire Club and various other outlets. Quiz Cow and Two Daughters sheets also available, raising funds for the 2022 conference, from Andrew Broadley, ACS 1. Bigginvale Mark Marie 4, 11 & 13- R.T & J.I Adams office or Alan Timbrell: £1 per quiz. 2. Whitecroft Ruth 87, 128 & 149- J.D & B.F Broadley & Sons Derbyshire Herds Competition Results 2019 3. Heydale Ovoid 336,364&384- D.W Berresford & Son Best Herd Inspection Only SIX DAUGHTERS BY ONE BULL 1. Bradnop-M.J&D Needham 1. Bradnop Granville - M.J & D NEEDHAM 2. Alkmonton-R Harris 2. Whitecroft Futardo - M.J & B.F BROADLEY & SONS 3. Bigginvale- R.T&J.I Adams 3. Devas Maverick- R.T & J.I ADAMS Herd on Production Only COW PRODUCTION & INSPECTION 1. Whitecroft-J.D&B.F Broadley &Sons 1. Whitecroft Bella 32 - J.D & B.F Broadley & Sons 2. Alkmonton-R Harris 2. Whitecroft Bella 35- J.D & .F Broadley & Sons 3. Heydale- D.W Berresford & Son 3. Pylon Magenta - R Harris Herd on Production & Inspection 60,000KG COW 1. Alkmonton- R Harris 1. Whitecroft Bella 32- J.D & B.F Broadley & Sons 2. Heydale- D.W Berresford & Son 2. Heydale Winsome114- D.W Berresford & Son 3. Bradnop- M.J & D Needham 3. Bradnop Dianna 9 - M.J & D Needham 47 The Ayrshire Journal 48 The Ayrshire Journal Club News

Devon The Devon Club held their Annual Dinner at the end of November. After BOCM Paul’s Cup - Highest Quality Milk welcoming our Herds Competition judge, Steve Bailey, and Rachel, and 1 - Chris and Connie Creeper enjoying the meal and a short talk from Steve the serious business of 2 - Robert and Anita Cornish the competition results got underway. 3 - The Tristram family The results were as follows: Warmhill Sheild -three cows having calves at least once/insp only Spreyton Senior Cup - group of six cows 1 -Chris and Connie Creeper 2 - Robert and Anita Cornish 1 - Chris and Connie Creeper 3 - Mark Evans 2 - Robert and Anita Cornish 3 -Bowden Farm Partnership Menadue Cup - heifer calved once insp only 1 - Tristar Yankee Sybil - Chris and Connie Creeper Spreyton Senior Challenge Cup - Cow of the year 2 - Butterbesley Joseph’s Charlotte - Robert and Anita Cornish 1 - Tristar Real Perfecta - Chris and Connie Creeper 3 - Bowden Treacle Tart - Bowden Farm Partnership 2 - Butterbesley Viobull Welcome - Robert and Anita Cornish 3 - Bowden Napier’s Mayflower - Bowden Farm Partnership Robert Adams Cup - Best individual cow insp only 1 - Butterbesley Obliques May - Robert and Anita Cornish 2 - East Church Ristourns Nowaday - Mark Evans Grilstone Cup - Group of thre heifers by the same sire 3 - Bowden Mystique - Bowden Farm Partnership 1 - Robert and Anita Cornish 2 - Bowden Farm Partnership Bowman Orchid Rosebowl - three generations 3 - Robert and Anita Cornish 1 - Chris and Connie Creeper 2 - Jim Pearce Spreyton Junior Cup - Best individual heifer 3= Bowden Farm Partnership 1 - Tristar Platinum Melody - Chris and Connie Creeper 3=Mark Evans 2 - Bruchag McCoy Marjorie - Robert and Anita Cornish 3 - Bowden Mystique - Bowden Farm Partnership Rogus Elaine Award - Oldest 100% Ayrshire cow in herd 1 - East Church Admirals Blissful 2 (14.98 yrs) Mark Evans 2 - Rogus Exquisite 13 (13.36 yrs) The Tristram family Noke May Morning Cup - Most points gained at shows 3 - Bowden Harmony (13.05 yrs) Bowden Farm Partnership 1 - L Rockett and T and A Marshall 2 - Robert and Anita Cornish Young Breeders Trophy - most knowledgable handler with best present- 3 - Bowden Farm Partnership ed calf on farm 1 - Ben French East Church Silver Salver - most points gained for under 16 member for 2 - Bethany Murch handling and show classes 3 - Vikki Murch 1 - Anna Mortimer Highly commended: Anna Mortimer, Courtney Martin, Keira Martin 2 - Ben French Tristar Points Cup - Overall points gained in herds competition 1 - Robert and Anita Cornish Kivell and Sons Herd Cup - Best herd 2 - Bowden Farm Partnership 1 - Butterbesley - Robert and Anita Cornish 3 - Chris and Connie Creeper 2 - Bowden - Bowden Farm Partnership 3 - Golden - RC and T Martin Congratulations to all our members for yet another impressive competition. Many thanks to Steve Bailey for judging and to Paul Charleton of Kivell and Sons Youngstock Cup - Best group three or more heifers Charleton Agricultural Solutions for again compiling the competition re- under 12 months sults. Devon members are looking forward to a better spring, with hope- 1 - Mark Evans fully some showing for us all. We have some small events up coming 2 - Robert and Anita Cornish through the year, anyone is very welcome to join us 3 - Bowden Farm Partnership Please contact Anita Cornish on 07709005737 or [email protected]

Rackleigh Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Group of four bulling heifers 1 - Mark Evans 2 - Robert and Anita Cornish

Willesley Award - Pair of in calf heifers 1 - Vikki and Beth Murch 2 - Robert and Robert Cornish 3 - RC and T Martin

Harold Cligg Cup- Cow highest financial value/last lactation 1 - Tristar Teal Perfecta - Chris and Connie Creeper 2 - Butterbesley Viobull Loretta - Robert and Anita Cornish 3 - Bowden Clarice - Bowden Farm Partnership

Meikles Cup - Cow with highest lifetime yield 1 - Bowden Katie Anne - Bowden Farm Partnership 2 - Rogus Emery 2 - The Tristram family 3 - East Church Tommy’s Blissful - Robert and Anita Cornish 49 The Ayrshire Journal Club News

Cumberland Kintyre The Cumberland Club held its progeny competition in October last The Kintyre and District annual Heifer Competition was held on year, the judge was Peter Howie, Northumberland. Wednesday 4th December 2019, when members and friends viewed the various entries at the four herds participating. Judge for the day MOTHER AND DAUGHTER was the far travelled Mr Scott Taylor of Upper Braiklay, Ellon, Aber- 1st Plaskett Jolly 222 & Plaskett Jolly 265 - M/S Armstrong. deenshire, whose herd prefix, which may be better recognised, is Old 2nd Sanderson G Whiterose 488 & Sanderson CSS Whiterose - D+C Mill. The results were announced, and Cups presented, at an evening Sanderson. Dinner held in the Ugadale Hotel. 3rd Blencow Esther - M/S Fawcett. Team Comp. TWO COWS BY ONE SIRE 1st and the Parker Cup: T M Ralston & Sons, East Drumlemble 2nd: Thomas Cameron, Gartvaigh 1st Troutbeck Burdette Jess 3 & Troutbeck Burdette Jess 4 (Pal- 3rd: J & M Barr, Clochkeil myra Tri-Star Burdette) FJ+M Mattinson. 2nd Sanderson CSS Georgette & Sanderson CSS Bunty (Calderglen Progeny Group: Silverstar) D+C Sanderson. 1st and the James & Son Quaich: James Barbour, Machribeg 3rd Ploughlands Amber & Ploughlands Debs (Grandage Bright 2nd: East Drumlemble Spark) RT+M Cartner. 3rd: Clochkeil

TWO HEIFERS BY ONE SIRE Individual Heifer: 1st and the Kintyre Farmers Cup: Gartvaigh 1st Troutbeck Burdette Jess 5 & Troutbeck Burdette Antic (Palmyra 2nd: East Drumlemble Tri-Star Burdette) FJ+M Mattinson. 3rd: Graeme McMillan, Gartvaigh 2nd Sanderson Skyfall Lamplight & Sanderson Skyfall Justine (Troutbeck Skyfall) D+C Sanderson. Dam & Daughter: 1st and the Ayrshire Breeders Cup: Gartvaigh 3rd Troutbeck Colorado Greta & Troutbeck Jean (Delta Colorado) 2nd: Graeme McMillan FJ+M Mattinson. 3rd: East Drumlemble Butterfat & Protein: 1st and the John Barr Memorial Tray: 40,000kg COW East Drumlemble 1st Troutbeck Burdette Jess 3 - FJ+M Mattinson. 2nd Plaskett Jolly 222 - M/S Armstrong. To conclude, a vote of thanks to all concerned in the day’s success 3rd Ploughlands Buttermilk - RT+M Cartner. was given by Murray Ralston. STOCK BULL 1st Changue Polymath Polled - RT+M Cartner 2nd Plaskett First Class - M/S Armstrong Wigtownshire 3rd Sanderson Bud - D+C Sanderson Wigtownshire Ayrshire Cattle Club held their annual Prizes for the club competitions were awarded at the Dinner Dinner and presentation in February where all the trophies were Dance in November. Other prizes awarded included the Production presented, a great night was had by all. We had a special thank Results: you to Alison Clark our previous Secretary for the last ten years. Alison has done a great job keeping the club going and the club 365 DAY YIELD are forever thankful for all her hard work over the last ten years. Weight of milk + weight of fat + weight of protein 1st Troutbeck Bookmarker Babs - 12,973 kg milk, 459 f, 316 p, Total 13,979kg Next on the agenda is our AGM, then the Spring herds 2nd Troutbeck Testarossa Gwen - 12,958 kg milk, 451 f, 313 p, Total 13,950 kg competition in May before the summer shows kick off. Good luck 3rd Sanderson SC Whiterose - 11,652 kg milk, 411 f, 389 p, Total 12,554kg to everyone taking part this summer! LIFETIME YIELD Weight of milk + weight of fat 1st Plaskett Jolly 191 EX96 84,652 kgs milk + 3,640 kg fat Total 88,292 kgs 2nd Sanderson ES Blackie 72,999kgs milk + 5582 kgs fat Total 78,581kgs

LIFETIME PROTEIN 1st Plaskett Jolly 191 EX96 - 2,797kgs 2nd Sanderson ES Blackie - 2,628 kgs ANNUAL CELL COUNT 1st M/S Armstrong, Plaskettlands - Cell count 117 2nd RT+M Cartner, Low Ploughlands - Cell count 130

Thank you to all who have supported the club over the last year.

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Ulster It is hard to believe we are well into 2020 and Spring is fast approaching.

Our annual Dinner and Prizegiving seems so long ago now, but it was a great evening enjoyed by many members and friends. As usual it was held at the Adair Arms Hotel, Ballymena, and the staff provided a super meal to get us all in the festive mood!

We were delighted to welcome our Society President, Michael Howie, to the Dinner and after we had wined and dined he did have to sing for his supper, giving a most interesting talk about his life in Ayrshire cattle, and he kindly gave out the prizes won by Club members during the year. It is always a relaxed social evening away from the pressures of the show rings, and gives us an opportunity to thank our Sponsors who support us so generously during the year.

At the beginning of December we had the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at Balmoral Park, and as usual there was an excellent showing of Ayrshire cattle at this event. This year the top honours went to the McLean family with their Senior cow Sandyford Lucky Honey, with Reserve Champion going to the Keenan family’s Threemile Bella. Congratulations to the McLeans and Keenans, and to all the other class winners. Competition is always very tough and rosettes are well earned.

In January we had our first Club meeting of the new decade. This was organised by our young member Amy King and comprised a talk by the local Search and Rescue team. I don’t think any of us realised how varied their work is, and it is all done on a voluntary basis. It was a most interesting talk and we were very grateful to them for giving up their valuable time, and thanks to Amy for organising such an interesting meeting.

Congratulations to Peter and Laura Drummond who in November welcomed their second son, James, a brother for William.

Sadly, Beth McEwan passed away in late February. Beth was mother of our former Club Secretary Caroline Fullerton and sister of long stand- ing member James Getty. We send our condolences and sympathy to the entire family circle.

North West The North West Ayrshire Cattle Club would like to introduce Mrs Emma Cranshaw as the new club secretary and treasurer. Emma has been a member of the club for the last four years and is married to Bobby Cran- shaw, who has been breeding and showing Ayrshire cattle for over twenty years.

The dispersal of the Saltcotes herd, for David Morris, brought a full audience of supporters. With everything on offer from fourteen year old cows to recently calved heifers, a very respectable average of £930 was a good result. Top price for a fresh heifer came from James Seedall at £1800.

51 The Ayrshire Journal Club News Ayr The Club held their Annual Herds Competition on Thursday 26th Individual Heifer November 2019. The judge for the day was John Watson, High- 3rd: Glenmuir Appleman Pansy (Wyndford BD Appleman Red) J & A Struthers mark Farm, and the competition was sponsored by John D Laird 2nd: Catcraig Supreme Evelyn (Sandyford Supreme) J Brown Agricultural Contractors, Semex UK, Quest Farm Supplies and 1st & Davie Laird Cup:Lady Alice 77 (Croftside Alibaba) W & J Carrs Billington. The results were as follows: McHarg Pure Cow or Heifer (min 87.5% Ayrshire) Best Overall Herd & Challenge Trophy J & A Struthers, Boylston 3rd: Glenmuir G Rockstar D K (Kamouraska Rockstar) J & A Struthers 2nd: Croftside Ann 22 (Croftside Emerald King) W & J McHarg Large Herd 1st & Shield: Knowe Brown Kate 323 (Cuthill Towers Romeo) G & G Templeton 1st & Bargower Cup: G & G Templeton, Knowe Red & White Cow or Heifer (less than 25% Ayrshire) Small Herd 3rd: Drumdow Lady Ann - W & J McHarg 3rd: W & J McHarg, Crofthead 2nd: Knowe White Lily 724 (Charpenteer Red Hot) G & G Templeton 2nd: J Brown, Catcraig 1st & Shield: Glenmuir Sentinel Emma (Bilsrow Sentinal) J & A Struthers 1st & Pant Trophy: J & A Struthers, Boylston Best 40,000kg Milk Cow: Cow Family 3rd: Croftside Snowdrop (Barr Aviator) W & J McHarg 3rd: Ballygreggan family - J Brown, Catcraig 2nd: Knowe White Lily 533 (West Mossgiel Modern Class) G & G Templeton 2nd: Bertha family - G & G Templeton, Knowe 1st & Shield: Glenmuir Oblique Lintie (Jelyca Oblique) J & A Struthers 1st & Wheatrig Trophy: Pansy family - J & A Struthers, Boylston Into the New Year the club held their Presentation Dinner for the Annual Individual Cow Herds Competition at The Black Bull, Tarbolton, where we had a very en- 3rd: Croftside Ann 22 (Croftside Emerald King) W & J McHarg joyable meal with an excellent after dinner speaker, Mr Tom Struthers. Thanks must go to our Herds Competition sponsors mentioned above for 2nd: Knowe Brown Kate 323 (Cuthill Towers Romeo) G & G Templeton their continued support. 1st and Stoneleigh Trophy: Glenmuir Oblique Lintie (Jelyca Oblique) J & A Struthers In February we held our interclub quiz night, thanks must go to the quiz masters Mr & Mrs William Parker, where we had a great turnout of teams. Progeny Group Later in the month we held our joint Panel Night with the West of Scot- 3rd: Brieryside Snowman - G & G Templeton, Knowe land Holstein Club. Thank you to the panel of Margo Scott, Alison Kerr and Tracey Roan. Finally, at the end of February we held our family bowl- 2nd: Sandyford Supreme - J Brown, Catcraig ing evening, thank you to Martin McHarg for organising it, another great 1st and Howie Cup: Jelyca Oblique - J & A Struthers, Boylston turnout.

52 The Ayrshire Journal Production Awards LP100 COWS

Ayrshires Combebow Polka Dot 4 EX91 2E by West Mossgiel Lord of the Ring Of Owned by Brian & Sharon Coombes Excellence She has completed 9 lactations with her top yield being 12976 kgs at 4.85% fat and 3.3% protein with a PLI £198. She has bred a VG Manderville Daughter who is milking well.

Hilltown Snowball 544 EX90 2E By Hilltown Millenieum Owned by Robert Adams and Family, Bigginvale Ayrshires She is 100% Ayrshire and has achieved this milestone in 12 lactations. She was purchased in the South West Ayrshire sale in 2006 as an in calf heifer with a top yield of 9756 kgs of milk, 3.8% fat, 3.22% protein on a fully organic system.

Morwick Sand Princess Red EX 93 4E By Morwick Sand Ranger Owned by Michael, Angie & Peter Howie She comes from the very well-known Queen family at Morwick and her full sister was Supreme Champion at the Royal Highland Show. She has completed 11 lactations with her top yield of 10,009 kgs of milk at 3.8% fat and 3.3% protein.

Ridley Hill Orchid EX 93 5E By Kellcrest Ice Man Owned by James Howie She is 100% Ayrshire and has a PLI £287 and produced this yield in only 8 lactations with the highest one being 14,795 kgs of milk 4.3% fat 3.4% protein. She has bred 2 VG daughters and one EX son to date. AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES Swaites Bunce 4 EX 92 2E By Brieryside Rhapsody Owned by John Adamson Bunce 4 has been a very high-performance cow achieving this honour having a PLI £275 and only having had 8 lactations with a top yield of 15,854kgs of milk 3.8% fat 3.2% pro. She has already one VG daughter and a son Swaites Bullett who is being used in the herd.

Cuthill Towers Regal Ray 9 EX94 7E By Hilltower Stanley Red Owned by Authur Lawrie Regal Ray has been a very consistent high producer in the herd having had a top yield of 15,319kgs of milk 3.9% fat 3% protein and only taken 9 lactations to reach this point. She also has a PLI £190 and has 2 VG daughters in the herd. Cuthill Towers Miss Brunette 2 (Cuthill Towers Twister) Owned by K J & M Sharp Brunnette 2 has been a high production animal whose has complete this award in 10 lactations with her highest yield being 12,606kgs 3.90% Fat 3%Protein and has a PLI £190. She was purchased in Carlisle Market as a fresh heifer.

LP80 COWS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lac. HALMYRE URR M/S L DAVIDSON & SONS HALMYRE URR LADYBIRD 406 BAILEYS RED ROCK RED EX91 7 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S SALLY 7 MEADOLAKE JUBILANT EX94 11 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S BUNTY 58 STEVENSON’S BENJAMIN EX93 11 KEIR MAINS MRS M YOUNG & SONS KEIR MAINS GLADNESS 26 INCH SVEN VG85 7 MOATHOUSE MR R DANFORTH BAILIFFSCOURT MERMAID 7 HORSECLOSE JUBILEE EX92 10 BIDDESDEN BIDDESDEN FARM PARTNERSHIP BIDDESDEN DAWN 48 WHITECROFT MR MO GP81 9 ORCHID MR B A BOWMAN EAST CHURCH SHAKEY FAIRY EAST CHURCH SHAKESPEAR 10 HOPESGATE LADYHOUSE FARMS LTD HOPESGATE TRYST DOLLY CHANGUE TRYST 11 MOATHOUSE MR R DANFORTH PYLON MINTY 12 HIGHWAY BILLY RUFFIAN EX95 8 MORWICK M/S D A HOWIE & SONS MORWICK SAVARD RADISH RED SAVARD RED 7 CARNELL MR ROBIN H TEMPLETON CARNELL PEG 166 WEST SPITTAL REGIMENT RED EX94 9 BOWDEN MR R J R ASHFORD BOWDEN KATIE ANNE MEGGITT AMIGO EX90 9 GARTHLAND MR J A MCCOLM GARTHLAND QUAKER LADY GARTHLAND JOSEPH EX93 10 BELLFIELD THE COWHILL TRUST BELLFIELD KAVA 15 HOWIE’S ADMIRAL 8 53 The Ayrshire Journal LP60 COWS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lac.

BRIERYSIDE M/S G LAWRIE & SONS BRIERYSIDE CLASSIC BESSIE POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG85 5 BRIERYSIDE M/S G LAWRIE & SONS BRIERYSIDE SUPREME LORD LILY ANN BRIERYSIDE SUPREME LORD VG88 5 EAST DRUMLEMBLE MR W RALSTON EAST DRUMLEMBLE BELLFLOWER 18 EAST DRUMLEMBLE TRINITY EX90 6 TROUTBECK FJ & M MATTINSON & SONS TROUTBECK CLASSIC CANDICE POOS STADEL CLASSIC EX91 6 HALMYRE URR M/S L DAVIDSON & SONS HALMYRE URR LOUISE 260 EX90 PALMYRA TRI-STAR REALITY EX90 6 CARNELL MR ROBIN H TEMPLETON CARNELL DEWDROP 47 EX92 MUIRSTON TOP BRASS EX92 6 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S BUNTY 114 EX94 MUIRSTON TRUMP CARD EX94 6 CAERLAVEROCK HOLLANDS FARM BUSINESS ACCOUNT CAERLAVEROCK KISS 3 WELBERGER SONLIGHT 7 HORSECLOSE MR JAMES A MCGARVA HORSECLOSE ROSIE 2 HORSECLOSE KLONDYKE 7 GROVE MR THOMAS J GORDON GROVE DUSK EX90 STAMFORD TRIGGER EX90 7 CHANGUE MR ROBERT M STEVENSON CHANGUE GREER 2 CHANGUE CARGO 7 CARNELL MR ROBIN H TEMPLETON CARNELL JUNGLE GIRL 46 CARNELL MARKSMAN 7 TULLAGHBANE MR PETER J H STEWART TULLAGHBANE PIONEER MOIRA 16B CRAIGTOWN PIONEER 7 EAST CHURCH MR M D EVANS EAST CHURCH SHAKEY ELLA EAST CHURCH SHAKESPEAR VG85 8 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S NOVA 10 PIGEONWOOD RED H185 8 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S VANITY 75 STEVENSON’S COMMANDING OFFICER H282 8 BELLFIELD THE COWHILL TRUST BELLFIELD CHIME 101 HOWIE’S ADMIRAL 9 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S AILSA 21 FARQUHAR HORIZON RED HOL 9 STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S PHOEBE 3 HORIZON RANGER RED HOL EX91 9

AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES STEVENSON’S M/S M W & A STEVENSON STEVENSON’S VANITY 70 STEVENSON’S BENJAMIN VG87 10 ROVER MR STEPHEN R BISHOP ROVER NELLA 15 EAST CHURCH ROSS 10 EAST CHURCH MR M D EVANS EAST CHURCH CALIMEROS TOFFEE MAKER MARGOT CALIMERO EX93 10 BELLFIELD THE COWHILL TRUST BELLFIELD RITA 140 BELLFIELD ADMIRAL STANLEY 7 BIDDESDEN BIDDESDEN FARM PARTNERSHIP BIDDESDEN HEATHERBELL 10 SHADY WALNUT CONN F74 7 BIDDESDEN BIDDESDEN FARM PARTNERSHIP BIDDESDEN LILY OF THE VALLEY 15 GREEN LANE MARSHALL F69 8 BIDDESDEN BIDDESDEN FARM PARTNERSHIP BIDDESDEN PAULINE 92 GREEN LANE MARSHALL G79 7 BLACKROCK MESSRS PACKER & ROWE BLACKROCK DAISY 16 CHANGUE TRYST 8 BOOTH’S A & J NORBURY BOOTH’S MIDDLE JEAN STAMFORD HORATIO GP81 8 BOWDEN MR R J R ASHFORD BOWDEN LIGHTNING MEGGITT AMIGO EX93 10 BRADNOP MR M J & D NEEDHAM & SON BRADNOP KELLY 14 MCCORNICK NAVIGATOR VG85 8 CALDERVALE M/S W S MILLAR & SON CALDERVALE BETINA 89 JOTAN RED GP82 6 CARNELL MR ROBIN H TEMPLETON CARNELL SNOWDROP 258 LAGACE MODEM ET EX93 7 COLFIN MR WILLIAM A MCWILLIAM COLFIN LADY JANE 3 KNOWE DONALD EX92 8 CUTHILL TOWERS MESSRS A & S LAWRIE CUTHILL TOWERS CROWN RAY ARDMORE CROWN NAPIER EX95 6 BOOTH’S A & J NORBURY CUTHILL TOWERS ZOLA 15 B JURIST VG85 7 DUCHY H R H THE DUKE OF CORNWALL DUCHY TRYST FLORA 61 CHANGUE TRYST EX93 7 DUDLEY WOOD M/S G HALL & SON DUDLEY WOOD WINDMILL 16 STAMFORD FAMOUS GROUSE 10 ELERY MR D GERAINT JENKINS ELERY SHOTTLE MONICA PICSTON SHOTTLE EX91 5 GOLDSTONE MESSRS JOHN & ROBERT GRAY GOLDSTONE TARTER 222 GOLDSTONE BRIGADIER MO EX90 7 HOPESGATE LADYHOUSE FARMS LTD HOPESGATE PRIME NORA STRETTON TRIPLE PRIME 5 HUMESTON MESSRS IAN C GILMOUR & SONS HUMESTON QUAKER GIRL 28 HUMESTON SUPREMACY VG89 6 HUNNINGTON M/S L & C WINDOW HUNNINGTON EASLED 9 BLACKADDAR B B KELLOGG EX92 8 HUNNINGTON M/S L & C WINDOW HUNNINGTON FRAGRANCE 50 BLACKADDAR B B KELLOGG EX92 8 HUNNINGTON M/S L & C WINDOW HUNNINGTON MONICA 67 STAMFORD FIRST QUALITY EX94 9 KELD KNOWLE CLIVE SCALING ESQ KELD KNOWLE OBERON CHANGUE TRYST 8 LYNER MR COURTNEY WALTERS LYNER HONESTY 2 STAMFORD TRIGGER VG86 6 PARK HEAD M/S H TINKER & SONS PARK HEAD MJ WILMA MARLEYCOTE JOURNALIST 6 PENRHALLT MESSRS P & T JEFFRIES PARK HEAD WREN 7 CRAIGTOWN PANTHER EX93 8 PLASKETT MESSRS ARMSTRONG PLASKETT JOLLY 216 MEIKLE LAUGHT TOP VALUE EX93 7 RHOS MR S P R & MRS L REED RHOS MISTY STEALTH VISSERDALE STEALTH 9 SANDERSON M/S D & C SANDERSON SANDERSON GEORGE WHITEROSE 488 SANDERSON GEORGE EX93 6 SANDYFORD MESSRS E T TOMLINSON & SON SANDYFORD ADVENT BEAU RIVERDANE ADVENTURE RED GP84 7 SWAITES M/S JOHN ADAMSON & SON SWAITES POLLYANN 9 WILLSBRO RED RAZZLE VG89 6 TROUTBECK FJ & M MATTINSON & SONS WEST MOSSGIEL LIZZIE 60 WEST MOSSGIEL ARAMIS EX93 5 SANDERSON M/S D & C SANDERSON WEST MOSSGIEL MAYFLOWER 235 KILLOCH SOVEREIGN CLASS VG89 5

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Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lac.

WHITECROFT MESSRS J D & B F BROADLEY & SONS WHITECROFT EDWIN FLIPJE WHITECROFT EDWIN EX91 5 WHITECROFT MESSRS J D & B F BROADLEY & SONS WHITECROFT EMMIE 89 A LINNE VG88 7 MORWICK M/S D A HOWIE & SONS MORWICK TULIP 105 DELTA FIDELITY VG85 4 HILLTOWER MESSRS J & D LAWRIE HILLTOWER CLASSIC MITZY POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG87 5 SWAITES M/S JOHN ADAMSON & SON SWAITES NICE GIRL 14 WILLSBRO RED RAZZLE EX93 5 RAVENHILL MR JOHN SUFFERN RAVENHILL ETHEL 508 MAJESTIC FIRST CHOICE EX93 6 HORSECLOSE MR JAMES A MCGARVA HORSECLOSE JOANNA KIAN EX95 6 KNOWE MR G TEMPLETON KNOWE WHITE LILY 522 WEST MOSSGIEL MODERN CLASS EX91 6 EAST DRUMLEMBLE MR W RALSTON EAST DRUMLEMBLE MAY LAGACE MODEM ET MAY 6 HALMYRE URR M/S L DAVIDSON & SONS HALMYRE URR LOUISE 254 PALMYRA TRI-STAR REALITY EX91 6 CARNELL MR ROBIN H TEMPLETON CARNELL RAZZLE BELLE WILLSBRO RED RAZZLE EX91 6 BALLYNAHONE MR WILLIAM HENDERSON BALLYNAHONE MAY 15 WEST SPITTAL REGIMENT RED 6 GARTHLAND MR J A MCCOLM GARTHLAND RITE GP81 GARTHLAND JOSEPH GP81 7 HALMYRE URR M/S L DAVIDSON & SONS HALMYRE URR LOUISE 256 HALMYRE URR JOURNEYMAN VG85 7 BELLFIELD THE COWHILL TRUST BELLFIELD BRIGHT PEARL 161 ARDMORE CROWN NAPIER 7 BELLFIELD THE COWHILL TRUST BELLFIELD MYREE 158 GREEN LANE MARSHALL 7 BOOTH’S A & J NORBURY BOOTH’S PRINCESS 20 STAMFORD HORATIO 7 BROCAS LANDS MR D D HODGE BROCAS LANDS NAPIER HAPPY 20 ARDMORE CROWN NAPIER 7 DEVAS MR C ROSKILLY DEVAS FAIR LADY 6 HUNNINGTON MANDELLA EX92 8

BELLFIELD THE COWHILL TRUST BELLFIELD MYREE 150 ARDMORE CROWN NAPIER 8 EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES GARTHLAND MR J A MCCOLM GARTHLAND RIBBONS GARTHLAND JOSEPH VG87 8 TULLAGHBANE MR PETER J H STEWART TULLAGHBANE RADMILLA 17 CRAIGTOWN PIONEER 8 ROGUS M/S L J R B & J V TRISTRAM ROGUS HARMONICA 6 CHANGUE TRYST 8 DUDLEY WOOD M/S G HALL & SON DUDLEY WOOD JUDITH 67 LANGSIDE IMPACT 8 SEAVIEW MR JAMES BROWN SEAVIEW CROCUS 12 CARNELL BRIGHT CROWN EX91 9 ORCHID MR B A BOWMAN ORCHID DINA ATTWELL KERNEL 9 ORCHID MR B A BOWMAN HILLTOWN VIOLET 211 HILLTOWN GALAXY VG87 9 ORCHID MR B A BOWMAN ORCHID SNOTS NON REGISTERED BULL 9 GARTHLAND MR J A MCCOLM GARTHLAND QUINOA GARTHLAND CONSORT G76 10 CASTLE MILK MAJOR SIR A R J BUCHANAN-JARDINE CASTLE MILK SWALLOW 34 BEN FERME AMIGO GP 11 CUTHILL TOWERS MESSRS A & S LAWRIE CUTHILL TOWERS CLASSIC SERINA POOS STADEL CLASSIC VG87 5 CUTHILL TOWERS MESSRS A & S LAWRIE CUTHILL TOWERS BURDETTE WATERLILY PALMYRA TRI-STAR BURDETTE VG89 6 KNOWE MR G TEMPLETON KNOWE WHITE KATE 183 WEST MOSSGIEL MODERN CLASS EX93 6 HEYDALE M/S D W BERRESFORD & SON HEYDALE SHEILA 91 HEYDALE WILDERNESS EX91 7 GARTHLAND MR J A MCCOLM GARTHLAND RUFOUS GARTHLAND RELISH GP82 7

STAR BROOD COWS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Award

Cottown J Drummond Cottown Amelia 2 Killoch Plum Choice EX91**(4) 2 Stars Cottown J Drummond Cottown Lynne 3 Des Prairies Potter EX90* 1 Star Cottown J Drummond Cottown Rachel 2 Killoch Plum Choice H2 84 1 Star Cottown J Drummond Cottown Rihanna Killoch Plum CHOICE 1 Star Cottown J Drummond Cottown Ruth 3 Killoch Plum Choice EX93**(2) 2 Stars Rosehill WRC & J E Christophers Rosehill Magenta Cuthill Towers Sir Adam EX94**(9) 8 Stars Rosehill WRC & J E Christophers Rosehill Black Magenta Rosehill Blackthorn EX93 (3) 5 Stars Rosehill WRC & J E Christophers Rosehill Magenta 3 Attwell Admiral EX91*(2) 2 Stars Rosehill WRC & J E Christophers Rosehill Real Black Magenta Palmyra Tri-Star Reality EX90 (2) 1 Star Sandyford E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Clover 10 KC Roses Chatter T Red EX97**(8) 4 Stars Sandyford E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Maple Clover Mapleburn Remington VG86 4 Stars

55 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact.

Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Heydale Mossrose 64 Hunnington Mandella EX 92(2) 6 Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Pylon Ruth 3 Highway Billy Ruffian EX 92(3) 9 Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Alkmonton Ambassador Victoria Stamford Ambassador EX 90 4 Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Alkmonton Thunder Tulip 2 Castern Thunder EX 90 4 Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Stamford Kanvas 167 Stamford Henrik EX 90(2) 6 Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Whitecroft Ruth 120 Knowe Dons Valley EX 90(2) 6

Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Janet 110 De La Plaine Prime EX 94(3) 5 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Sandyford Honest Blizzard Heydale Blizzard EX 94(3) 6 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Tulip 58 Ardmore Evergreen EX 91(5) 8 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Yellow Kate 21 Bonnie Brae Heligo EX 91(4) 8 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Cowslip 99 Mapleburn Remington EX 90 3 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Dorothy 79 Ardmore Crown Napier EX 90(3) 5 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Miranda 6 Rosehill Blackthorn EX 90 3 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Sunrise 71 Terrace Bank Free Beer EX 90 4 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Janet 136 Sandyford Supreme VG 87 1 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Sunrise 75 Changue Stadium VG 86 1 Ardmore Mr W John G Hunter Ardmore Lady 10 Hunnington Mandella VG 85 1

Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Marie Girl 6 Beechmount Tristan EX 92(3) 5 Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Marie Girl 5 Lagace Ristourn EX 91 5 Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Marie Girl 8 Rosehill Mastercard EX 91(3) 5

AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Polly 2 Lagace Ristourn EX 91(2) 6 Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Haresfoot Pearl Punch Auchensale Black Pearl EX 91(3) 7 Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Laura 3 De La Plaine Prime EX 90 4 Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Ethel 16 Ravenhill Stormin Norman VG 86 1 Beechmount Mr Robert McConnell Beechmount Hester 15 Hilltown Oblique VG 86 1

Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Star Mary Hunnington Kellogg Star EX 94(2) 7 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Texas Swan 2 Texas Red EX 93 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Classic Pansy Poos Stadel Classic EX 92(2) 4 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Star Crummie Hunnington Kellogg Star EX 92(3) 8 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Swiss Quiff 2 Brieryside Lucky Swiss EX 92 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Allan Gold Beeline Dreamer Allan EX 91 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Lottery Bluebell Galaxy Durham Lottery Red EX 91(2) 4 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Wall Cornetto Swaites West Wall EX 91 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Wall Paulette 2 Swaites West Wall EX 91 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline West Wall Kim Swaites West Wall EX 91 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Swiss Avril Brieryside Lucky Swiss EX 90 5 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Swiss Burgandy Brieryside Lucky Swiss EX 90 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Swiss Pansy 2 Brieryside Lucky Swiss EX 90 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Swiss Tracy Brieryside Lucky Swiss EX 90 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Wall Crummie 2 Swaites West Wall EX 90 3 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Atomium Meg 2 Gen-I-Beq Atomium Red VG 87 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Ikar Swan Schrago Remedy Ikar VG 86 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Kalif Moonshine Gs Alliance O Kalif Red VG 86 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Atomium Rach Gen-I-Beq Atomium Red VG 85 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Dream Boy Kim Calderglen Dream Boy VG 85 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Dreamer Ladybird Nexus Dreamer VG 85 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Evolution Crummie Rosehill Evolution VG 85 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Kalif Milestone Gs Alliance O Kalif Red VG 85 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Perfek Cowlass Haresfoot Simply Perfek VG 85 1 Beeline Messrs S N Bailey & Partners Beeline Supreme Swan Sandyford Supreme VG 85 1

Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Cherryshine 117 West Mossgiel Star EX 93(2) 10 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Mark Marie 4 Waxham Each Way EX 93(4) 9 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Mark Marie 11 Bigginvale Gizmo EX 91 5 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Sweet Pat 10 Smartmove Calvin EX 91 4 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Alison 8 Dudley Wood Major EX 90 5 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Apple Blossom 16 Hilltown Oblique EX 90 4 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Buttermilk 99 Smartmove Calvin EX 90 3 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Ester 58 Hilltown Oblique EX 90 3 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Shirley 4 Smartmove Calvin EX 90 4 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Black Cherry 16 Devas Maverick VG 85 1 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Cherryleaf 81 Sandyford Triclo VG 85 1

56 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact.

Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Ester 64 Devas Maverick VG 85 1 Bigginvale M/s R T & J I Adams Bigginvale Shirley 6 Hunnington Mandella VG 85 1

Brackley Messrs William & Philip Kelly Brackley Guinivere 12 Ardmore Deejay EX 92(3) 7 Brackley Messrs William & Philip Kelly Brackley Rose 17 Hunnington Mandella EX 90(2) 5 Brackley Messrs William & Philip Kelly Brackley Zara 68 Ravenhill Fragmin EX 90(2) 4 Brackley Messrs William & Philip Kelly Brackley Zara 70 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 90 4 Brackley Messrs William & Philip Kelly Brackley Zara 90 Hilltown Oblique VG 85 1

Calderglen M/s J & M Barr Calderglen Diva De La Plaine Prime EX 90 5

Carsenaw M/s Charles Service & Co Ltd Carsenaw Pamela 27 West Mossgiel Class Talent EX 92 4 Carsenaw M/s Charles Service & Co Ltd Carsenaw Cindy Cuthill Towers Roderick VG 86 1 Carsenaw M/s Charles Service & Co Ltd Carsenaw Daffodil 2 Rosehill Real McCoy VG 86 1 Carsenaw M/s Charles Service & Co Ltd Carsenaw Kirsty 63 Cuthill Towers Roderick VG 85 1

Castledale Mr Gavin Stockdale Castledale Rosemary 8 Ardmore Crown Napier VG 87 1

Colfin Mr W A McWilliam Colfin Almond 12 Glengyre First And Last VG 86 1 Colfin Mr W A McWilliam Colfin Laura 14 Charpentier Redhot Red VG 86 1 Colfin Mr W A McWilliam Colfin Thrift 24 Des Coteaux Revolution VG 85 1

Coombe Mr Brian Coombe Coombe Perfek Peach Haresfoot Simply Perfek EX 93(3) 5 EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES

Cotonhall Mr Robert Kite Cotonhall Jaden Bon Bon Cotonhall Reality Jaden EX 91(2) 5

Cottown Mr John Drummond Cottown Emma 7 Lagace Ristourn EX 94(6) 8 Cottown Mr John Drummond Cottown Quest Kate Ballynahone Hectors Quest EX 91(3) 5 Cottown Mr John Drummond Cottown Jarvis Rachel Cottown Jarvis EX 90(2) 4 Cottown Mr John Drummond Cottown Oblique Jenni Jelyca Oblique VG 85 1 Cottown Mr John Drummond Cottown RS Emma Cottown Rising Star VG 85 1

Craigtown M/s Irwin Bros Craigtown Pearl 118 Ravenhill Trusted VG 85 1

Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Classy Lady Poos Stadel Classic EX 93(3) 5 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Easy Lady 2 Hunnington BBK Easlad EX 92(2) 7 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Harrys Miss Blondie Cuthill Towers Harry P EX 92 3 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Prime Barbara De La Plaine Prime EX 92(2) 5 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Elpaso Daisy Cuthill Towers Elpaso EX 91(2) 4 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Harrys Totina Cuthill Towers Harry P EX 91 4 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Harrys Posie Cuthill Towers Harry P EX 90 5 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Addiction Peony Mr Ansly Addiction-P-Red VG 86 1 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Ladd Yoga Tiger-Lily Ladd P-Red VG 86 1 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Burdette Rae Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette VG 85 1 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Famous Sarah Hunnington Famous VG 85 1 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Hard Rock Rae Calderglen Hard Rock VG 85 1 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Harrys Whiterose Cuthill Towers Harry P VG 85 1 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Ladd Elsie Tiger-Lily Ladd P-Red VG 85 1

Devas Mr C Roskilly Devas Helen 17 Meggitt Amigo EX 91(2) 7 Devas Mr C Roskilly Devas Just The Girl 8 Meggitt Amigo EX 91 6 Devas Mr C Roskilly Devas Tingle 12 Ocean View Seal EX 91(2) 6 Devas Mr C Roskilly Devas Sunlight 32 Devas First Valentine EX 90 7 Devas Mr C Roskilly Devas White April 15 Wroughton Lord Winston EX 90 4 Devas Mr C Roskilly Devas Sunflower 37 Highway Tourist VG 86 1

Douglas’s Ms Margaret Howie Ridley Hill Little Hope Ridley Hill Orchoro EX 90 4 Douglas’s Ms Margaret Howie Ridley Hill Home Orchid Willhome Challenger VG 85 1 Douglas’s Ms Margaret Howie Ridley Hill Marker Grace Willhome Marker VG 85 1 Douglas’s Ms Margaret Howie Ridley Hill Marker Maid Willhome Marker VG 85 1

East Drumlemble Mr W Ralston East Drumlemble Islay 21 East Drumlemble Jubilant EX 91 3 East Drumlemble Mr W Ralston East Drumlemble Maggie 21 Rockset Rowan Red VG 85 1

57 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact.

Fobec Fiona Kent-Pearce & Becky Waring Troutbeck Roses Serina KC Roses Chatter T Red EX 93(4) 7 Fobec Fiona Kent-Pearce & Becky Waring Fobec White Cherryleaf Hylite Barbwire-Red EX 90 4

Fortfield Mr Raymond Stewart Fortfield Ethel 30 Brocklehill Major EX 94(2) 11 Fortfield Mr Raymond Stewart Fortfield Kate 34 West Mossgiel Vegas EX 92(2) 10 Fortfield Mr Raymond Stewart Fortfield Kate 45 West Mossgiel Vegas EX 92(2) 9 Fortfield Mr Raymond Stewart Fortfield Queenie 26 Fortfield Last Major EX 92 5 Fortfield Mr Raymond Stewart Fortfield Megan 73 Green Lane World Leader EX 90 5

Foxtrot Mr Tim Rees Longwood Oblique Eunice Jelyca Oblique EX 92(2) 6 Foxtrot Mr Tim Rees Penrhallt Helen 22 Penrhallt First Light EX 91(2) 4

Grove Mr Thomas Gordon Grove Dusk 3 Auchensale Star Performer EX 93(3) 6 Grove Mr Thomas Gordon Grove Buttercup 20 Carnell Bright Crown EX 91(2) 5 Grove Mr Thomas Gordon Grove Erinus 23 Lagace Ristourn EX 91(2) 4 Grove Mr Thomas Gordon Grove Rosie 10 Stamford Trigger EX 91(3) 8 Grove Mr Thomas Gordon Grove Dewdrop 42 Lagace Ristourn EX 90 3

Gwynnog Mr G R Thomas Gwynnog Liam Linnet Gwynnog Liam EX 94(4) 6 Gwynnog Mr G R Thomas Gwynnog Jasper Ilex Gwynnog Jasper EX 93(3) 6 Gwynnog Mr G R Thomas Gwynnog Remington Sandy Rose Mapleburn Remington EX 91(2) 6

AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES Gwynnog Mr G R Thomas Gwynnog Rudi Iris Smartmove Rudi EX 91(2) 5 Gwynnog Mr G R Thomas Gwynnog Hotshot Margot Gatrog Hotshot Red EX 90 4

Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons Halmyre Urr Louise 254 Palmyra Tri-Star Reality EX 91(3) 6 Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons East Church Brazilian Blossom 2 Palmyra Reality Brazil EX 90 3 Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons Halmyre Urr Floralin 217 Gen-I-Beq Attico Red VG 87 1 Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons Halmyre Urr Ladybird 520 Halmyre Urr Majestic VG 86 1 Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons Halmyre Urr Jinks 572 Halmyre Urr Majestic VG 85 1 Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons Halmyre Urr Ladybird 517 Palmyra Tri-star Burdette VG 85 1 Halmyre Urr M/s L Davidson & Sons Halmyre Urr Scorpio 5 Ri-Val-re Rager-Red VG 85 1

Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Alfies Glitter Trevaskis Matchmaker EX 93(4) 7 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Ovoid 336 Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 93(2) 4 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Broadway Wilma Heydale Broadway EX 92(3) 6 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Winsome 164 D’Albanel Marlow EX 92 3 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Ginny 100 Heydale Wizard EX 91(2) 5 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Ovoid 334 De La Plaine Prime EX 91(2) 4 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Ovoid 339 Duo Star Normandin EX 91(2) 4 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Ovoid 365 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 91 3 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Sheila 91 Heydale Wilderness EX 91(4) 7 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Winsome 149 Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 91 4 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale English Model Blackaddar Sherlock EX 90(2) 5 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Helen 85 Palmyra Tri-Star Reality EX 90 6 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Ovoid 340 Heydale Windfall EX 90 4 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Polly 111 Heydale Wizard EX 90 6 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Helen 113 Heydale Modelmaker VG 86 1 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Jay 65 Duo Star Gentleman VG 85 1 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Lady Samantha Duo Star Gentleman VG 85 1 Heydale M/s D W Berresford & Son Heydale Olga 113 Duo Star Gentleman VG 85 1

High Mark Messrs J S Watson High Mark Jurist Melanie Auchensale B L Jurist EX 93(4) 8 High Mark Messrs J S Watson Glenmuir Lancaster Randie 2 Garthland Lancaster EX 91(2) 4 High Mark Messrs J S Watson High Mark Windsor Carrie Heydale Royal Windsor EX 90 5 High Mark Messrs J S Watson Stevenson’s Lauren 14 Barnby Moor Rustler Red EX 90 5 High Mark Messrs J S Watson High Mark Model Girl 2 Carnell Perfek Model VG 86 1 High Mark Messrs J S Watson High Mark Obligation Jane Knowe Obligation VG 85 1

Horseclose Mr James A McGarva Horseclose June 40 Horseclose Pilot EX 93(2) 6 Horseclose Mr James A McGarva Horseclose Chocolate 9 Horseclose Q EX 91 4 Horseclose Mr James A McGarva Horseclose Muriel 43 Horseclose Pilot EX 90 5 Horseclose Mr James A McGarva Changue Patsy 96 West Mossgiel Modern Reality VG 86 1 Horseclose Mr James A McGarva Horseclose Carole 25 Changue Tryst VG 86 1

58 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact.

Horseclose Mr James A McGarva Horseclose Ultra Maria 5 Hilltown Oblique VG 85 1

Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Fragy 12 Hunnington BBK Easlad EX 97(7) 9 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Monica 64 Hunnington Mandella EX 93(3) 8 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Rosepetal Brieryside Jubilant Scot EX 92(2) 6 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Fragy 20 Hunnington Voyager EX 91 3 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Lily 10 Hunnington Brosman EX 90 6 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Sailor Girl 137 Dudley Wood Baldrick EX 90 6 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Reality Bella West Mossgiel Modern Reality VG 87 1 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Fragy 25 Rosehill Prestige VG 85 1 Hunnington L & C Window Hunnington Perfect Florrie Haresfoot Simply Perfek VG 85 1

Jamara Mrs Sara Seedall Jamara Napier Brenda Ardmore Crown Napier EX 91(2) 5 Jamara Mrs Sara Seedall Jamara Evolution Sara Rosehill Evolution VG 86 1 Jamara Mrs Sara Seedall Jamara Elsalvador Lauren Brocklehill Elsalvador VG 85 1 Jamara Mrs Sara Seedall Jamara Flash Dahlia Knutsford White Flash VG 85 1 Jamara Mrs Sara Seedall Jamara Perfek Margaret Haresfoot Simply Perfek VG 85 1

Kirkinriola M/s Robert & Martin King Kirkinriola AAC Spangle Attwell Acorn EX 91(4) 6 Kirkinriola M/s Robert & Martin King Kirkinriola PRG Velma Palmyra Reality Gibbs EX 90 4

Knowe Mr George Templeton Knowe Bet 8 Mair’s Sir Alex VG 85 1

Knowe Mr George Templeton Knowe White Lily 736 Mr Blondin Pickfish-Red VG 86 1 EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES

Lakeland Mr Robert A Watterson Lakeland Sally 7 Jelyca Oblique EX 90 5 Lakeland Mr Robert A Watterson Lakeland Blondie 19 Lakeland Royal Ambassador VG 85 1

Lessnessock Adam W Montgomerie Longwood Gibbs Sandy Rose Palmyra Reality Gibbs EX 90 3

Lindacre Mrs Lindsay Miller Lindacre Burdette Crummie Palmyra Tri-star Burdette EX 92 3

Longwood Messrs T Crawford & Co Ltd Longwood Destry Barbara Scientific Destry EX 90 3 Longwood Messrs T Crawford & Co Ltd Longwood TT Marie Drouner Ajdh Kana Red VG 85 1

Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Fairystory 3 Lyner Ferdinand EX 92(4) 11 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Polka Dot 4 Blackaddar Isle Milkman EX 92(4) 8 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Jendale Peach 196 Jendale Cornish Performer EX 91 4 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Brazil Emmas Foxtrot Palmyra Reality Brazil EX 91 3 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Choc Laura 14 Lyner Dark Chocoholic EX 91 4 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Sensation Red 11 Lyner Brandons Apache EX 91(4) 11 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Rockstar Festival 5 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 90 3 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Triclo Festival 6 Sandyford Triclo VG 86 1 Lyner Mr Courtney Walters Lyner Destin Festival 7 Bigginvale Destination VG 85 1

Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Oblique Rose Hilltown Oblique EX 92(2) 4 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Panache Rita 2 Haresfoot Panache EX 92(2) 5 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Brieryside Stadel Pricilla Poos Stadel Classic EX 91(2) 7 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Panache Christie Haresfoot Panache EX 91 5 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Panache Pear Haresfoot Panache EX 91(2) 5 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Furtado Mandy Whitecroft Furtado EX 90 3 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Oblique Juliana Hilltown Oblique EX 90 4 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Panache Pansy Haresfoot Panache EX 90(2) 5 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Panache Rita Haresfoot Panache EX 90(2) 4 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Tryst Irene Changue Tryst EX 90 5 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Vince Bluebell Rosehill Vince EX 90 5 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Vince Carter Rosehill Vince EX 90 4

Mair’s Mr Colin Mair Mair’s Famous Quindecim Hunnington Famous VG 87 1

Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Marleycote Brown Nell 20 Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 94(5) 7 Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Changue Maybelle 115 Rosehill Slightly Magic EX 93(2) 6 Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Changue Patsy 75 Brocklehill Burnished Gold EX 93(4) 11 Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Changue Maybelle 125 Castern Thunder EX 91(2) 4 Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Marleycote Sea Lily 18 Marleycote Phantom EX 91(2) 6

59 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact.

Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Marleycote Sea Lily 21 Middle Emeralds Supreme EX 91(2) 4 Marleycote Messrs G G Baynes & Son Marleycote Sea Lily 23 De La Plaine Prime EX 90 3

Melba-Rose Miss Deborah J Christophers Melba-Rose White Chocolate Mandy Rosehill Manderville VG 86 1

Muirside Stuart Neish Muirside Bright Spark 17 Brieryside Sir Alex VG 86 1 Muirside Stuart Neish Muirside Lannie 13 Dg Berlin-Red VG 86 1 Muirside Stuart Neish Muirside Mavis 138 Delta Norbert VG 85 1 Muirside Stuart Neish Muirside Rose 7 Muirside Kratos VG 85 1 Muirside Stuart Neish Muirside Whitesocks 7 Brieryside Sir Alex VG 85 1

Newsham Hall Richard J Moore Cherry Tree Crystal 28 Mawdesley Bright Beam EX 92 4 Newsham Hall Richard J Moore Newsham Hall Veronica Ballyclan First Command EX 92(3) 6

Northshields Messrs J & I Wilson Northshields Napier Cherry 2 Ardmore Crown Napier VG 85 1

Priestland Mrs J McLean Sandyford Real Punch Palmyra Tri-Star Reality EX 92(2) 4 Priestland Mrs J McLean Priestland Dempsey Peace Lily Maple-dell Burdette Dempsey VG 87 1

Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 518 Rosehill Blackthorn EX 94(5) 7 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 476 Hunnington BBK Easlad EX 93(5) 7 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 505 Mapleburn Remington EX 93(5) 7 AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 570 Ballyclan First Command EX 93(2) 4 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Cochranes Oblique Present Jelyca Oblique EX 92 4 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 547 Changue Tryst EX 92(3) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill May 77 Terrace Bank Free Beer EX 92(3) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ristourn Ethel 4 Lagace Ristourn EX 92(2) 4 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Craigtown Pixie 96 Ravenhill Quantative EX 91 3 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Erne Magenta Palmyra Tri-Star Reality EX 91(2) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Oakfield Conceit 5 Ravenhill Double Top EX 91(4) 6 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 531 Kellcrest Showstar EX 91(2) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Fergie 26 Des Prairies Potter EX 91(3) 7 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Snowgem 79 Ayr-Phoe Ideostar EX 91(2) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Snowgem 82 Ravenhill Europa EX 91(2) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Tulip 84 Ardrossan EV Kates Trident EX 91(2) 7 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Willowfields Conceit 6 West Mossgiel Modern Reality EX 91(3) 5 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 516 Rosehill Blackthorn EX 90(3) 6 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Ethel 568 Terrace Bank Free Beer EX 90(2) 4 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Stormin Queen Ravenhill Stormin Norman EX 90 3 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Tulip 115 B Jurist EX 90(2) 7 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Tulip 121 Blackaddar Milk Machine EX 90(2) 6 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Magic Ethel Ravenhill Black Magic VG 85 1 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Oblique Ethel 3 Jelyca Oblique VG 85 1

Ridley Hill James Howie Esq Sandyford Burdette Gerda Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 92(2) 5 Ridley Hill James Howie Esq Pylon Brazil Eurotrack Palmyra Reality Brazil EX 91(2) 4 Ridley Hill James Howie Esq Pylon Brazil Roma Palmyra Reality Brazil EX 91 4 Ridley Hill James Howie Esq Pylon Brazil Eliana Palmyra Reality Brazil EX 90 4 Ridley Hill James Howie Esq Douglas’s Scoteva Rosehill Evolution VG 86 1 Ridley Hill James Howie Esq Show Shine Pearl Douglas’s Panache Dunken VG 85 1

Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Penrhallt Spottie Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 93(2) 5 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Penrhallt Bramble Leaf 15 Green Lane Marshall EX 92(3) 6 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Penrhallt Helen 23 Hunnington BBK Easlad EX 92(2) 4 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Very Oblique Jelyca Oblique EX 92(4) 7 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Penrhallt Roselinda 6 Rosehill Blackthorn EX 91 5 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Harry’s Gold Primrose Cuthill Towers Autumn Gold EX 90 3 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Penrhallt Helen 14 Carnell Asset Maker EX 90 6 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Penrhallt Quince 4 Hilltown Oblique EX 90(2) 4 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Dollyvale Caldervale Realisation EX 90 3 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Premier Verylight Rosehill Premier EX 90 3 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Ruff Puff Rosehill Rhythmajig EX 90 4 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Tornado Dolly Castern Tornado EX 90(2) 5 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Veri Rocky Kamouraska Rockstar EX 90 3 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Nex Magenta Rocks Kamouraska Rockstar VG 86 1 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Vitality Pamela Rosehill Vitality VG 86 1 60 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact. Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Dreamy Jellache Nexus Dreamer VG 85 1 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Mandy Amberchan Rosehill Manderville VG 85 1 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Patrolman Sugarbaby East Church Patrolman VG 85 1 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Rosehill Vieyepee Valley Rosehill Rocky Valley VG 85 1 Rosehill M/s W R C & J E Christophers Roselle Evangeline Ardmore Crown Napier VG 85 1

Ryecroft M/s D & K Haworth Ryecroft Vitality Fleur Rosehill Vitality EX 90 3

Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Panache Flo Haresfoot Panache EX 93(2) 5 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Panache Spankie Haresfoot Panache EX 93(3) 5 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Jet Rena Fradon Jet-Red EX 92(2) 5 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Jotan Bet Jotan Red EX 92(3) 6 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Burdette Crackers Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 90 3 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Burdette Fortune Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 90 3 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Perfek Rena Haresfoot Simply Perfek EX 90 4 Ryemuir William Sloan & Co Ryemuir Platinum Bet Tristar Platinum VG 85 1

Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Dark Fable Sandyford Dark Knight EX 94(2) 4 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Dark Hester 2 Sandyford Dark Knight EX 94(2) 4 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Prime Heather Honey De La Plaine Prime EX 92 3 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Lucky Gwen Sandyford Lucky Charm EX 91 3 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Burdette Marsela Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 90 5 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Lucky Spottie Sandyford Lucky Charm EX 90 3 AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Marlow Clover 6 D’Albanel Marlow EX 90 3 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Allstar Provider Honesty Richaven Provider VG 89 2 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Absolute Anne Apples Absolute-Red VG 85 1 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Absolute Clover Apples Absolute-Red VG 85 1 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Clover 14 Sandyford Maple Man VG 85 1 Sandyford M/s E T Tomlinson & Son Sandyford Maple Man Shirley Sandyford Maple Man VG 85 1

Seaview Mr James Brown Seaview Tryster Waltz Ravenhill Tryster EX 90 5

Slatabogie Mr Samuel Clarke Brackley Zara 94 West Mossgiel Modern Reality VG 86 1

Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Acton Hvg Princess Poker Hidden Valley Garth EX 94(6) 8 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Constance 6 Stamford Ambassador EX 94(4) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Esther 59 Stamford Breakthrough EX 94(6) 8 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Miss Norma 79 Stamford Ambassador EX 94(3) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Princess 38 Stamford Tricorn EX 94(3) 5 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Doreen 17 Stamford Ambassador EX 93(3) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Plover Stamford Ambassador EX 93(4) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Western 43 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 93(2) 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Babs 26 Haresfoot Elegant EX 92(3) 5 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Charm 71 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 92(2) 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Miss Norma 82 Plum-Bottom Tridents Lot EX 92(3) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Pimple 6 Stamford First Quality EX 92(3) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Roselinda 95 Stamford Class Leader EX 92(2) 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Doreen 19 Stamford Trigger EX 91 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Freda 46 Stamford Perfect Match EX 91(3) 6 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Madonna 23 Stamford High Definition EX 91(2) 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Miss Norma 80 Stamford Ambassador EX 91 5 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Wren 13 Stamford First Quality EX 91(2) 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Wren 15 Stamford First Quality EX 91 3 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Milly 13 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 90(2) 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Miss Norma 107 Kamouraska Rockstar EX 90 4 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Miss Norma 116 Stamford Henrik EX 90 3 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Spottie 11 Stamford Ambassador EX 90 3 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Freda 57 Stamford Ambassador VG 87 1 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Freda 56 Stamford Black Diamond VG 86 1 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Roselinda 102 Stamford Black Diamond VG 86 1 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Creampot 14 Stamford Rocket VG 85 1 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Hera 19 Stamford Black Diamond VG 85 1 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Madonna 29 Stamford Rock Charm VG 85 1 Stamford M/s H W Oultram & Co Stamford Miss Norma 134 Stamford Rocket VG 85 1

Styche Mr J P Seaton Styche Dreamer Melody 2 Nexus Dreamer EX 90 3 61 The Ayrshire Journal FEMALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Lact.

Teifi W O Ponsonby-Lewes & Son Rhos Marlow Monalisa D’Albanel Marlow EX 90 3

Trewmount Alfred Emerson & Son Trewmount Lulu 39 Ravenhill Top Man EX 91 6 Trewmount Alfred Emerson & Son Trewmount Trudie 2 Ravenhill Top Man EX 90 5 Trewmount Alfred Emerson & Son Trewmount Jacqueline 24 Trewmount Ranger VG 86 1 Trewmount Alfred Emerson & Son Trewmount Magpie 44 Trewmount Ranger VG 85 1 Trewmount Alfred Emerson & Son Trewmount Sweet Snowdrop 50 Trewmount Ranger VG 85 1

Tristar Mr Christopher J Creeper Tristar Burdette Gucci Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 90 3 Tristar Mr Christopher J Creeper Tristar Platinum Melody Tristar Platinum EX 90 3 Tristar Mr Christopher J Creeper Tristar Gentleman Melody 2 Duo Star Gentleman VG 87 1 Tristar Mr Christopher J Creeper Tristar Class Gucci West Mossgiel Class Talent VG 86 1

Wellhouse Firm Of J M Howie Stevenson’s Bunty 114 Muirston Trump Card EX 94(3) 6 Wellhouse Firm Of J M Howie Wellhouse Robbo Bustle Kellywell Robbo Red EX 90 4 Wellhouse Firm Of J M Howie Wellhouse Jumper Pamela 3 Lessard Jumper VG 86 1

West Berriow Mr A Walters West Berriow Modem Rosehip Lagace Modem ET EX 93(4) 6 West Berriow Mr A Walters West Berriow Modem Snowball Lagace Modem ET EX 91(2) 4

West Park Farms Mrs Alison G Dyball West Park Farms Rockstar Heather Kamouraska Rockstar VG 85 1 AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES

AYRSHIRES OF EXCELLENCE OF AYRSHIRES Whitecroft M/s J D & B F Broadley & Sons Whitecroft Nellie 54 Rosehill Real McCoy EX 93(2) 4

Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Julie 83 Brocklehill Kestral EX 94(2) 4 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Jubilee McCornick Navigator EX 93(2) 5 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Flower 3 Glengarry Selwood Future EX 92(3) 5 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Snowflake 4 Garrett Hall Gladiator EX 92(2) 6 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Bibby 82 Grandage Bright Spark EX 91(2) 4 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Julie 77 Garrett Hall Titan EX 90(2) 5 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Garrett Hall Julie 87 Brocklehill Kestral EX 90 4 Whitegate Mr Ian D Patrick Whitegate Flora 6 Brocklehill Elsalvador VG 85 1 MALE CLASSIFICATIONS

Prefix Owner/Breeder Animal’s Name Sire Class. Alkmonton Mr Richard Harris Swaites Dermott West Mossgiel Modern Reality VG 85 Cuthill Towers M/s A & S Lawrie Cuthill Towers Buster Hilltown Oblique VG 87 High Mark Messrs J S Watson Brieryside Winston Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette EX 94 Madjeston Mr Richard Pike Madjeston Mario Ardmore Crown Napier VG 87 Meldale Mr David Mellor Troutbeck Flawless Hunnington Famous VG 87 Meldale Mr David Mellor Troutbeck Flawless Hunnington Famous VG 85 Ravenhill Mr John Suffern Ravenhill Showstar Kellcrest Showstar VG 88 Trewmount Alfred Emerson & Son Trewmount Tristar Kamouraska Rockstar VG 85 TOP SIRES By number of calves registered between 1st November 2019 to the 29th February 2020 Sire Number of registered calves Lyner Oblique Focus 134 Brieryside Magic 75 Hilltown Oblique 69 Marbrae Bigtime 58 Swaites Dermott 47 Cuthill Towers Buster 37 Des Coteaux Amazing 35 Rosehill Real McCoy 33 Whitecroft Nectar 32 Whitecroft Dr Foster 25 62 The Ayrshire Journal Sire Number of registered calves Lyner Oblique Focus 134 Brieryside Magic 75 Hilltown Oblique 69 Marbrae Bigtime 58 Swaites Dermott 47 Cuthill Towers Buster 37 Des Coteaux Amazing 35 Rosehill Real McCoy 33 Whitecroft Nectar 32 Whitecroft Dr Foster 25 63 The Ayrshire Journal 64 The Ayrshire Journal