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Entry forms for Sales available from: Irish Hereford Breed Society, Harbour Street, , Co. Westmeath. Phone: 044-9348862/934885 Fax: 044-9348949 email: [email protected] website: www.irishhereford.com Entries close one month in advance of sale

List of Advertisers page Irish Farmers Journal...... Back Cover Appelbe, J & F Carrigroe & Apple...... 108 Jacob, Glenn, Dunsinane ...... 163 Branagan, Willie, Clonleam...... 28 Johnston JW, Air Hill Herefords ...... 160 Brennan, G. & T., Balleen ...... 134 Kingston, Gus & Elizabeth, Ballymartin ...... 159 Bull Fertility, Brendan Condren ...... 53 Kingston, John & Marie, Kingsgrove ...... 107 Carroll, David, Mary & Dáithí, Udel ...... 62 Ledwith, Val, Rathregan ...... 145 Canty, J & J, Portanob...... 7 Lehane, Daniel & Karen, Kilronan ...... 64 Collins, John & Marian, Turlough Bovine Genetics ...... 154 Lynch, Hugh & Philip, Kilgolagh & Carrick ...... 119 Deverell, Joe & Ivor, Ballyaville...... 79 Molloy, Michael, Moyclare ...... 90 Dovea Genetics, Thurles ...... 172/Inside Back Cover Munster Hereford Branch ...... 110 Dudley, Trevor and Edward, Kilsunny, Thurles ...... 44 Murphy, Martin , Toureenbrien ...... 56 Eurogene ...... 99 McGrath, Padraig & Catherine, Kye ...... 129 Farm Wardrobe ...... 170/171 McKiernan, Eamon & John, Knockmountagh...... 137 Farrell, Michael & Gráinne, Castledaly...... 118 McKiernan, Sean, Corlismore ...... 23 Farrell, J.J. & C., Trillick...... 98 Neenan, John, Tullaha ...... 163 Farrell, Padraig & Sons, Cavehill ...... 66 North Branch...... 125 Fitzgerald, Tom & Anslem, Grianan ...... 75 O’Connor Family, Clouncagh...... 142 Flynn, Anne, Cloonart ...... 15 Flynn, Cathal & Eamon, Rossmore Herefords ...... 160 O’Keeffe, Michael & Brian, Gurteragh & Newstar ...... 113 Geelan, Coote, Baltymore ...... 96 O’Sullivan, Timmie & Sheila, Aliehs ...... 5 Glenslieve Hereford ...... 45 Parr, Henry & Mervyn, Tourtane ...... 136 Graham, James, Richmond Poll Herefords UK ...... 11 Philpott, Liam & Pounds, Anne, Allowdale ...... 83 Heatrick, Samuel & Nigel, Glaslough ...... 103 Slaney Foods ...... 54 Herefordbreeder.net ...... 25 Smyth, Philip, Ardmulchan ...... 167 Humphreys, Eric, Dernaroy ...... 124 South Leinster Branch ...... 131 Holloway, John, Gageboro ...... 32 Weatherbys ...... 2 Irish Hereford Prime ...... 70 West Hereford Club ...... 120

The opinions expressed in the Irish Hereford Breed Journal are not necessarily the official views of the Breed Society’s Council or its Members of Staff. The Irish Hereford Breed Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any of the opinions or any of the information contained within the Journal. Sincere thanks to all who sent photographs and articles for this publication. Printed by: Mulcair Print - Telephone: 087-9881945 - email: [email protected] IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014

made over the past fifteen to SECRETARY’S REVIEW twenty years. Larry Feeney Given a little time to overcome many years of claims that carcass shape is an indication The year 2013 has been an extraordinary one not alone due of beef quality rather than to the unusual weather pattern but also because of the consumer preference for increased interest in the Hereford breed. eating quality producers who One of the most difficult winters on record was followed by have not considered Hereford an extremely late spring. The problems were exacerbated by previously will check out the the very poor quality of fodder on most farms due to the wet breed and I have no doubt will summer of 2012. Herefords were seen to maintain be impressed. condition on much of this poor quality feed and The Irish Agricultural demonstrated that the same quantities of meal necessary to Research organisation maintain other breeds were not required. Nevertheless Teagasc in researching the production of Hereford cross additional costs in production were experienced with beef from the dairy herd at their research unit at Johnstown scarcity a factor, leading to a situation where hay and straw Castle, in Co Wexford have been extremely positive. Teagasc were even in late April had to be imported from the UK and have demonstrated that up to €2,029 per hectare gross France. Such a situation had never before occurred in living margin is achievable in the low input high input system memory. devised at Johnstown. This is extremely good news to dairy Some nervousness ahead of the early bull sales was quickly farmers producing Hereford cross calves which sell at an dissipated as the Premier Show and Sale at Tullamore appreciable premium and to beef producers purchasing proved a winner. The pace and demand at the venue set the those calves and later supplying beef at eighteen to twenty scene for sales to follow and with the change in weather the four months of age for the Hereford beef schemes. market quickly settled down. During the past year the Society has embraced the genomic Concerns arising in the meat business raised issues of testing program at ICBF. This has involved considerable traceability which highlighted the value of the Hereford cost for both breeders and the Society apart from the initial meat brands with had a higher level of visibility, traceability benefit of all registered bull calves being sire verified the and an identifiable source. Beef prices reached levels not long term benefits are expected to lead to faster genetic gain seen previously but sadly as we go to the press these prices within the breed. This project will continue in 2014 and the have reverted to where they were prior to the alert. support of breeders is much appreciated. It is in the Thankfully for the Hereford branded products the markets interests of all breeders and the Irish beef industry that the built up in recent years continue to have the support of the better genetic lines male and female are indentified so that consumer. the Hereford breed can maintain its position as a leading For many years Hereford breeders and enthusiasts have player in the Irish beef industry. talked about the quality, flavour, texture and taste of Society members have played their part in the current BVD Hereford beef. It has been a long a laborious task building eradication program and are to be commended in doing so. the brand. It has taken much time and effort not to say Irish farmers have unbelievably expended €9,000,000 on financial investment by the Society and others to achieve the the program in 2013 without a shred of recognition or current level of success and growing market. thanks from those driving the animal health initiative. Currently at least four major meat plants pay a premium for The Society will very shortly release a promotional DVD that Hereford cross carcasses that meet the spec required for the has now been in production longer than intended but will be various Hereford beef brands available to top chefs, available to promote the breed into the future. In addition it restaurants, two major supermarket chains across Ireland is intended to update the Society’s website and online and the Carrefour chain in Italy. If you are travelling across presence to provide information to a growing number of Europe this year you are likely to find Irish Hereford beef individuals from at home and abroad becoming interested in has arrived before you. The Hereford brands are well the breed. packaged of extremely high quality and provide a delicious It is important that breeders continue to take their animals eating experience. Given that the fast expanding demand to the summer shows and continue to exhibit the breed and from consumers is well deserved. demonstrate its value and relevance in the modern Irish Consumer resistance to bull beef and changes in beef industry. supermarket packaging has this spring in particular put Demand for the breed through AI has grown significantly severe pressure on producers of bull beef. This is an over the past year and with purchases of new Irish bulls for enterprise that has gown enormously in Ireland in recent AI by both Dovea and Eurogene breeders and commercial years but has now reached its zenith. Carcass size, age of producers will have greater choice in 2014. animal and adequate fat levels has become issues. The use of a Hereford bull by producers particularly within The commitment and dedication of breeders in the continental breed cow herds has the capability to fix some promotion of the breed is much appreciated and your the problems being experienced. Some producers long continued support in 2014 will grow the breed. accustomed to using continental bulls have yet to look at and appreciate the great genetic strides the Hereford has

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Contents Strokestown Show ...... 106 Munster Branch Field Evening ...... 109 Secretary’s Review ...... 1 Munster Branch Hereford Tour 2013 ...... 111 Society President ...... 3 Munster Branch AGM & News ...... 114 Chairman’s Message ...... 4 Thurles, Charleville, Clonmel, Cappamore & Limerick Shows ...... 115 Branch Officers ...... 5 Newmarket & District Show ...... 116 Hall of Fame 2013 ...... 6 Commercial Cattle Show ...... 119 Obituaries ...... 8 West Cork Show Photos ...... 121 Around the Sales ...... 12 West Cork Club Review 2013 ...... 122 Hereford Calf Promotion ...... 29 North Leinster Branch IHBS ...... 123 Kanturk Demo 2013 ...... 30 Longford & Show ...... 126 Beef Progeny Testing in Ireland ...... 33 Mullingar Show ...... 127 G€N€ Ireland Bull Breeder of the Week ...... 45 Ossory Show ...... 128 Glenslieve Hereford ...... 46 South Leinster Branch - Balleen Meeting ...... 130 Cavan/Monaghan Hereford Cattle Producers win Foyle Valley Carcase South Leinster Branch Review ...... 132 Competion once again ...... 47 Tinahely Show ...... 133 National Ploughing Championship Photos ...... 48 Iverk Show ...... 135 Slaney Foods ...... 50 Tullow Show ...... 136 John Shirley - “I’ve no beef with quality of Irish Steak” ...... 52 Country Reports ...... 138 Linden Foods expands livestock programme in Hereford Beef ...... 55 Northern Ireland ...... 138 €2,029 GM/ha possible with Hereford cross ...... 57 U.K...... 143 Hereford RDS Champion of Champions ...... 63 Germany ...... 155 Future of Herefords Assured ...... 64 New Zealand ...... 156 Benefit of Genomics in Beef Cattle ...... 65 Uruguay ...... 157 Hereford Prime News ...... 68 Sweden ...... 161 Around the Shows ...... 71 Denmark ...... 162 Tullamore Show ...... 71 Australia ...... 164 Nenagh Show ...... 84 U.S...... 166 Trim Show ...... 91 Canada ...... 168 Arvagh & Virginia Shows ...... 102 14th European Hereford Conference Switzerland 2014 ...... 169 Connaught Branch IHBS ...... 104 Mohill & Elphin Shows ...... 104

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Society President 2013/2014

As President he looks forward to his term in office and KERRYMAN LEADS hopes driven by the enthusiasm of his grandchildren to HEREFORD SOCIETY foster greater participation by young and old in showing, grooming and judging workshops at regional branch level. The new President of the Irish Hereford Breed Society is Timmy believes the Hereford breed is going from Kerryman, Mr Timmy O’Sullivan, Ahane Cross, strength to strength due to its longevity, ease of calving, Brosna, Tralee. fertility, docility and early finishing ability. The Hereford A member of the Society’s Council and of its Breed Friesian cross he believes is an outstanding suckler dam Improvement Committee Timmy is a past Chairman and with excellent milking ability capable of producing active member of the Munster Branch of the Society. progeny of an ideal carcase size sought after by butchers and the Hereford beef schemes through Hereford Prime Timmy and his wife Shelia established the Aliehs herd in via ABP, Kepak and “Deluxe “ Hereford at Lidl via Slaney 1995 with the purchase of three cows and their three Foods and Glenslieve Hereford via Foyle Meats. heifer calves at foot from the Bawnafinny herd owned by the Cunningham Family at . The new President wishes to see the breed exhibited at as many shows as possible and is appreciative of the The pedigree herd of approx fifteen breeding females is efforts made by exhibitors to raise the profile of the generally bred to AI however currently a homebred son breed. He would be delighted to see the further of Churchill Storm is being used to good effect. Fourteen development of a comprehensive herd health program in year old Aliehs Pride the oldest cow currently in the herd the near future. is due her 11th calf on October 30th. Her progeny have The O’Sullivan’s did initially breed Limousin, Simmental performed consistently in the showring since 2006 when and Angus as well as Herefords. In 2010 however the Timmy first began to exhibit Herefords. decision was made to hitch their wagon to a star and stay As an active member of the Munster branch Timmy with Herefords only. This is a decision that has paid organised and participated in all branch activities and dividends ever since. has visited shows across Ireland the UK and Canada. He Timmy is very honoured to have been selected President is convinced that Irish Herefords are of high enough of the Society and wishes all Hereford breeders success standard to compete with any he has seen on his travels. with their breeding program. He is also convinced of the benefits of attending branch activities as a means of education and widening the Mr Ivor Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co Offaly of the horizons of new entrants to the breed as well as long time well-known “Ballyaville Herd” is the current Vice breeders. President of the Society.

Page 5 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Chairman’s Message Last year in the Breed Journal I As the end of the current project on looked forward to a good sale season dairy x Hereford calf rearing for Hereford stock in the spring. approaches, a new project is Confidence in the approaching envisaged. Dr. Padraig French of season was justified with increased Teagasc has proposed an initiative averages at bull sales and a strong entitled “Generating Superior Beef on-farm demand. This strong Genetics for the Dairy Herd”. It will demand continued through the concentrate on identifying superior autumn and now, as another spring Hereford and Angus bulls for use in season approaches, we can expect the Dairy Herd. International as continued strong interest. well as Irish bulls are required and semen for use in this project is being Commercial factors such as the identified. requirement for lower carcass weights, the expense of high meal It is particularly gratifying to see that feeding and the quality of Hereford AI Stations are now actively sourcing beef are giving the breed a steadily bulls as well as ICBF taking three The use of more Hereford semen on increasing profile. bulls for their GENE Ireland dairy cows and more Hereford bulls Program. Hereford beef continues to expand on dairy herds after enough females its retail presence. As well as the have been secured with sexed semen An increasing number of Suckler very successful LIDL/Slaney Meats is becoming a reality. The calf farmers are now using Herefords scheme, Irish Hereford Prime has promotions which have run for the because the commercial realities now expanded into the Supervalu last two years in marts handling mentioned above are causing a chain. The increasing demand for large numbers of calves have proven rethink of production systems. Hereford beef ultimately drives successful and are more important May all Hereford breeders be well demand for pedigree stock and we, than ever to reach the primary calf rewarded in the coming year. as Hereford breeders, must supply producer. Many members give their the market with the best possible time to this worthwhile project and stock. deserve the thanks of all breeders.

William Branagan, Martin Murphy, Chairman. Vice-Chairman. Irish Hereford Breed Society Ltd., Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Tel. 044-9348855 or 044-9348862 Fax: 044-9348949 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] www.irishhereford.com

COUNCIL MEMBERS 2013 - IRISH HEREFORD BREED SOCIETY LTD. Branagan, Mr. William, Clonleam, , Co. Westmeath. 087-2338053 Deverell, Mr. Ivor, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly 087-9312628 Geelan, Mr. Coote, Cloonagheer, Dromod, Co. Leitrim. 086-8249810 Humphreys, Mr. Eric, Dernaroy, Newbliss, Co. Monaghan. 086-3374652 Jacob, Mr. Glenn, Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford (Hon.) 087-6786895 McCarthy, Mr. Pat, Parkana, , Bandon, Co. Cork. 086-8047701 Molloy, Mr. Michael, The Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly 086-8168924 Murphy, Mr. Martin, Toureenbrien, Lackamore, Newport, Co. Tipp. 086-1072847 Neenan, Mr. John, Tullaha, Broadford, Charleville, Co. Limerick 086-8788762 O’Sullivan, Mr. Timmie, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry 087-2250210 Philpott, Mr. Liam, Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co. Cork 087-6136750

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Branch Officers - Contact Details

South leinster Branch connaught Branch (Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare, (Mayo, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon) Dublin) Chairman: Padraig McGrath Chairman: Mervyn Parr Phone: 087/2693201 Phone: 087-6636665 Secretary: Anne Flynn Secretary: John Johnston Phone: 071-9658930 Phone: 086-2326151 Munster Branch North leinster Branch (Clare, Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford.) (Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly) Chairman: Martin Murphy Chairman: Anselm Fitzgerald Phone: 086-10728847 Phone: 087-6623403 Secretary: Cathriona Murphy Secretary: Joe Deverell Phone: 086-0616806 Phone: 087/2702271 cavan Monaghan Branch west cork club (west cork) (Cavan, Monaghan) Chairman: John White Chairman: Nigel Heatrick Phone: 087 6789712 Phone: 087-9969640 Secretary: Paddy Hickey Secretary: Cathal Flynn Phone: 086 8779639 Phone: 087-2052773

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Mr. Tom Fitzgerald

Tom Fitzgerald and his association with Ireland and had the honour of judging the Hereford Hereford cattle goes back to 1954 when the classes at the RDS Spring Show in 1989. Grianan herd was established with the purchase of a young heifer, June Rose from the Power The herd has experienced many successes, winning family in Banagher. Her first calf, a bull Grianan National titles, Society show & sales and has exported Valentine, was a first prize winner at the RDS in cattle to the UK. The herd has also provided cattle for 1957, and sold to Ballyclough AI Station at display at the Society’s exhibition at the National 380gns. This was the start of many years of Ploughing Championship. successful breeding. However it is the performance of Grianan cattle in their During the early years the herd remained small but new homes that Tom measures the herd’s true success. achieved much success at shows and sales. This was In the recent years this has been exemplified by through selecting only the best females for breeding and Grianan Emperor, herd sire at Churchill where he sired using the best sires available at the time. This continues the National Champion in 2009 and Grianan today with the herd size at 20 and the main emphasis is Firecracker, purchased by the Corlismore herd, where he on the cow families, where functional cows that calf every had an impressive show career being National Supreme year and rear their calf is of the upmost importance. The Hereford Champion and twice RDS Champion of very best sires from Ireland, UK, Canada and Australia Champions in 2008 and again in 2011. More importantly are used to ensure that the herd continues to make in 2011 he sired the Reserve National Female Champion progress in producing attractive cattle for the and National Heifer Calf Champion. commercial producers. Tom’s passion for the Hereford breed is as strong as ever Tom served two terms on Hereford council, served on and with the help of his family he continues to be the the Show & Sales committee and was President in 1994. driving force behind the Grianan herd. He continues to be an active member of the North Leinster branch Pictured above: Niamh Lynch, Fresh Food Director, Tesco A well respected stockman, Tom has judged all over Ireland presenting the Award to Tom Fitzgerald.

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Augustus “Gus” Kingston (1931 – 2013) Many of those in attendance at the funeral service at St. Glencairn, Lismore, Co Waterford. Cartage’s Cathedral, Lismore later exchanged many long and indeed some very humorous anecdotes on the long An Appreciation and eventful life of one of the Hereford breed’s great With the death of characters. Agustus “Gus” To his wife Avril son George daughters Elizabeth, Kingston the Irish Rosemary and their families we offer sincere sympathy Hereford Society has at this sad time. lost one of its most The Kingston Family wish to extend sincere ‘thank you’ prominent members to all those who attended the funeral services and were and ardent support- so supportive during Gus’ final illness. ers. L.F. A member of the Society’s Council from 1979 to 1997 he John A. Malone served as President It was with shock and surprise that Hereford breeders and in 1986/87, during indeed members of the wider cattle breeding community which time he had learned of the sudden and unexpected death of John A the onerous task of Malone, Woodbrook House, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co officiating at an AGM Roscommon. and at two Special A larger than life character John was a long time member General Meetings one of which had an attendance of 385 of his local Connaught Branch of IHBS. In addition he members the largest ever such Society Meeting. His was a stalwart member of the Midland and Western Chairmanship and negotiating skills were honed to Livestock Improvement Society at Carrick-on-Shannon. perfection ensuring a very satisfactory outcome to the In this capacity he was a great source of support to his events of the time. wife Mae who gave long and dedicated service to the The first calf registered under the “Ballymartin” prefix organisation as it’s secretary for many years prior to her was a bull “Rambler” in 1949 out of Hoddersfield Cynthia retirement from the post. While often critical of the purchased from the late Billy Nicholson, , Co Performance Test Centre at Tully John was a supporter and put a number of bulls from his St Lassir herd through Cork, with whose son Rex, Gus later served with on the its program. Irish Hereford Council. A regular attender at the Society’s Annual General Gus developed the herd into one of the largest Hereford Meeting John was very forthright in his views, called a herds in the country with the astute selection of prolific spade a spade and did not suffer fools gladly. Despite this females and the best herd sires available. Himself a man he had a heart of gold and will be sadly missed by his wife of sartorial elegance he did not set major emphasis on Mae, his sister Pauline and all who knew him. R.I.P. such style and appearance in cattle. He believed the L.F. most essential requirements of a bull purchaser to be soundness, good serving capacity, ease of calving and functionality. His legion of repeat customers is testimony to the success of this philosophy. A recognized judge of the breed he was part of an Irish Hereford Society delegation to Canada when the bull Standard Lad 93J, a bull which had a major influence for good on the breed was selected for semen importation. As judge at the National Hereford Show in Strokestown while President, in the cow class by passed a well presented, oft selected prize winner for a good working cow with a decent calf at foot. When challenged later by the disappointed exhibitor his only question was “what age is her last calf?” His legacy as a breeder lives on in the Ballymartin herd, which is now managed with similar integrity and John and Mae Malone enthusiasm by his daughter Elizabeth.

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Peter O’Neill It was with sadness we learned of the death of Peter O’Neill, Drumcauskeen, Cloone, Co. Leitrim. Peter was a very quiet and inoffensive man who with his brother James ran the select Drumcauskeen herd of six cows and followers. Each sire was chosen carefully from the best available from the local Sligo AI Centre or from the Society’s Breed Improvement Scheme. It was no surprise therefore that cattle from the herd regularly appeared amongst the prize-winners at local shows such as Mohill or Cloone or amongst the prizewinners and top prices at Society’s Sales at Roscommon or Granard. James and Peter O’Neill with Drumcauskeen Karen and Bess (2,700) at Strokestown Show. Peter passed away peacefully as he lived in late spring following a short illness. He is survived by his brothers James and Francis Kitty to whom we offer sincere sympathy. and also his sisters Mae, Anna, Evelyn, Josephine and L.F.

Dermot Cahill secundus (second to none). Retirement he found difficult taking several years to wean Leugh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary himself off from his much loved Dovea, its historic Trant family residence and history in which he took such pride. Shock and disbelief He took up gardening and a horticulture course at the greeted the sad Botanic Gardens, no surprise given his establishment of tidings circulating the excellent arboretum at Dovea which gave him much amongst the cattle enjoyment. breeding fraternity as they gathered on This activity together with his regular forays by train to be September 23rd last with his beloved grandchildren filled his days to for the final day’s overflowing. preparation at the He was a great personal friend, mentor and sometimes NPC site that Dermot father figure who cold always provide apt, considered and Cahill retired shrewd advice whatever the topic or burning question of manager of Dovea AI the day. Centre had suddenly Fortiter in re, suaviter in modo (resolute in action, gentle passed away. in manner) his contribution to Irish cattle breeding is Just ten days immeasurable and remains a lasting legacy to the nation. previously many To his wife Eileen, sons Donal, Connor and Dermot, including myself had spoken with him at Gurteen daughters Cathroina and Mary we extend our deepest Agricultural College where he had been invited as all sympathy. breeds cattle judge for the commercial Cattle Exhibitors Overleaf we reprint the citation given by the Society at the Society event at the venue. He was hale and hearty as time of his retirement in recognition of his vast always and there was no indication at that juncture that contribution to the Hereford breed and Irish Cattle his life would be cut short and so soon. breeding. He was an ordinary individual who was in many ways L.F. extraordinary. A raconteur skilled in the art of conversation and story telling his interest were wide and varied. His conversation was very often interspersed with Latin phrases gleaned from his classical education his knowledge of cattle breeding and pedigrees was nulli

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Page 12 Page 13 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Around the Sales . . . . .

Michael Farrell’s Castledaly HP a son of Castledaly Gearoid Tullamore - March 2013 himself a son to Bowmont Storm A584 and out of Castledaly Millie an SJS Dom Lad 10P daughter sold to Karl Longe, Derrymore, , Co Westmeath at €3,700. Massive surge in demand for Hereford The hammer dropped at €3,550 for Carrick Bruno from Bulls at Tullamore Philip Lynch, Carrick, Finea via Mullingar selling to Derek (Dairy farmer purchases top price bull at Snell, Mountpallas, Mountnugent, Co Cavan. By Balleen €7,100) Frost he is out of Bally-dowel Fliper a Glaslough Esquire daughter bred by Joe Maher, Freshford. A packed ringside at GVM Tullamore saw purchasers from West Cork to Tyrone and Donegal to Wexford pay new With an overall sale average of €3,411 up over €600 on the levels of prices for the Hereford bulls exhibited at the same venue in 2012 and a clearance of 71% the Society was Society’s first spring show & sale of the season. well satisfied with the outcome. The top price of €7,100 was paid by Co Tyrone dairy farmer There is no doubt that continuing strong demand for quality Duncan Crawford, Omagh, Co Tyrone following spirited Hereford cross cattle for slaughter through the branded beef bidding in a ringside silent but for the steady bidding as schemes, the price advantage for Hereford cross calves and purchaser and under-bidder tried to secure the Reserve requirement for Hereford cross suckler replacements is Champion Trillick Governor. Exhibited by JJ Farrell, having a major influence on demand. Trillick a Temple, Longford he is by his stock bull Steil Gerard a Churchill Storm son that is breeding consistently well. No stranger to the showring the top honours and price at the Society’s premier sale had eluded Mr Farrell up to now. His first prize-winner Trillick Miller also by the herd sire Steil Gerard sold to Maurice Daly, , Co Cork at €4,100 giving a herd total of €11,200 or an average of €5,600 for the herd siblings. The Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Sundance ET was exhibited by Co Kerry breeder Matthew Goulding. Out of his top prizewinning cow Dorepoll 1 R 51 Dutchess 525 and sired by Scottish sire Romany 1 Captain. This 18 month old bull sold to Paul Roohan, Beleek, Co Fermanagh at €4,000. Knockmountagh Duke bred and exhibited by Eamon & John McKiernan was sired by Corlismore Pompeii out of a Churchill Storm daughter Knockmountagh Aoife and sold to prominent Cork breeder Tom Roycroft, at €4,600. Top price €7,100, Reserve Champion Trillick Governor, Society T & A Fitzgerald exhibited twin bulls Grianan Lion King ET President Glenn Jacob, Clare Farrell, JJ Farrell and show judge and Grianan Lion Heart ET. Sired by Bowmont Storm A583 Michael Fox, Tullamore. out of Grianan Dominique a top class breeder they sold at €3,800 for Lion King to Aidan Carroll, Kinnity, Birr and Lion Heart at €3,100 to Paul Roohan, Beleek, Co Fermanagh who also purchased the Champion.

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Champion Gouldingpoll 1 Sundance ET sold at €4,000 with 1st prize winnerGrianan Lion King ET sold at €3,800 with Matthew Goulding. Anselm Fitzgerald.

Trillick Miller €4,100 with Clare Farrell and JJ Farrell. Judging in progress Tullamore March 2013

Bandon

Hereford demand continues at Bandon Killaclug Whisperer from John McDonnell, Carrigaphooka, and Castlerichard Buster 18th exhibited by Demand for Hereford bulls at Bandon was very steady with Patrick O’Donoghue, , Mallow sold at 2100 each. a top price of €2500 twice and a very satisfactory average Given the disastrous late spring countrywide and given that of 2065 with a 74% clearance. the Bandon area is normally well known for its early grass The day’s top price of 2500 was paid for the Champion this result was very satisfactory. Ground temperatures are Furaleigh Ginger 803 by AI Sire Ardlahan Ginger, bred by at their lowest recorded for the time of year and fodder is the well known Ted O’Sullivan, Bartlemy, ; his dam becoming increasingly scarce putting tremendous pressure is Furaleigh Lass 674 by Trillick Best. on farmers and resources. From the same stable Furaleigh Ginger 789 by the same Sire equalled the 2500 of his herd sibling. His dam is Furaleigh Lass 678 by Furaleigh Best. Relative newcomer to the breed John Cronin of Mourneabbey, Mallow bred and exhibited Clyde Storm by Bowmont Storm A584 out of Allowdale Petal, an Ervie Classic daughter selling at 2450. Oakland Albert 2nd again by Bowmont Storm A584 sold at 2350. From the herd of John Lucey, , Macroom he is out of Oakland Mona by Clonmoney Nelson. Graham Roycroft, Granard, Lyre, received 2300 for his bull Garraneishal Pascal by Kilsunny Conrad out of a Lisnalta Generator daughter. Champion Furaleigh Ginger 803

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O’Sullivan, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. Nenagh - April 2013 Joe O’Connor, Riverview, Sharavogue, Birr had a successful day out selling his Boveen Kevin and Boveen Kendal both CALF PRICE AND SLAUGHTER by herd sire Corran Hill Classic at 2,800 and 2,600. DEMAND FOR HERFORD CROSS Purchasers were Thomas O’Brien, Ogonnolloe, Scarriff, Co. DRIVES DEMAND AT NENAGH BULL Clare and Philip Madden, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix. SALE Beaghmore Pompeii T036 son Ocean Dandy sold at 2,700 to Michael McKeogh, Killaloe. Bred and exhibited by The Hereford Society was well pleased with the continued Kiernan Harty, Ballylongane, Ballyheigue he is out of Ocean strong demand at its Nenagh bull sale. Hereford calf prices Flora 7th a Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) daughter. and strong competition among processors to meet demand John Canty, Kildalkey, Trim, Co. Meath exhibited two bulls for the various Hereford beef premium schemes are seen as at the sale both sons of Sollpoll 1 Dynamite. Port 1 Dynamite strong drivers of the bull trade. Current demand for was purchased by Dan McNamara, Kilkishen, Co. Clare at Hereford bulls is such that eight bulls catalogued for the 2,600 while Port 1 Jumbo went to Leslie Wakefield, Society sale were already sold prior to the event. Aughrim, Ballinasloe also at 2,600. Local breeders dominated the event with the championship With both Hereford Heifer and bull calves selling at very being awarded to Robert Powell, Toomevara and the strong prices despite the current pressure on farmers for Reserve Championship and top price of 3,450 going to near both feed and space it is noticeable that more and more bull neighbour Rory Farrell also of Toomevara. purchasers are turning to Hereford. Hereford Steers and The Champion Blean Dex son of Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) heifers currently fit and coming fit for slaughter are urgently out of Blean Veronica by Bawngarriff Ruskin was exhibited required at premium prices to meet the demand of the by Robert Powell, Blean, Toomevara no stranger to current branded Hereford beef marketing schemes. Sellers Championship honours in Tipperary or Limerick. This should ensure that they supply to those processors paying fourteen month old bull with a projected 2.9% calving figure a premium. sold at 3,000 to John Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath, Co. The overall sale average was 2,515 with a 79% clearance. Meath. The days top price was reached when the hammer dropped at 3,450 for Ballinveney Master exhibited by Rory Farrell and Sons, Ballinveney, Toomevara. This Banemore Pompeii T036 son is out of Ballinveney Fancy a Churchill Storm daughter and was purchased by Patrick Campion, Graigue, Drom, Templemore. First prizewinner Gurteragh Liberator a regular on the show circuit in 2012 was exhibited by Newmarket, Co. Cork breeder Michael O’Keeffe. By his homebred sire Gurteragh Gladiator and out of Quinnsboro Rose 2nd by Tibradden Adama he sold at 3,000 to John Collins, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. Kanturk breeders Liam Philpott and Anne Pounds were pleased with the 2,800 achieved for their well grown Allowdale Pigalle Wonder. A Bowmont Storm A584 son out Champion 14 month old Blean Dex sold at €3000 with Owner of imported dam Border Pansy D19 a Border General V28 Bobby Powell,Judge John O’Connor and owner Robert Powell daughter he was purchased by dairy farmer Barney Blean Toomevara purchased by John Hayes.

Judging in progress

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Reserve Champion and top price bull €3450 Ballinveney Master at First Prizewinner Churchill Kevin, Brian Clarke & Judge John with owners Rory Farrell & Sons Toomevara also judge John O’Connor. O’Connor purchased by Patrick Campion, Templemore.

1st prizewinner Gurteragh Liberator sold at €3000 with owner Michael OKeeffe Newmarket and judge John O’Connor Plenty of customers purchased by John Collins, Abbeyfeale. CClloooonnaarrtt HHeerreeffoorrddss

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Kathleen Buckley, Coolanoran Herd & Rachael Neville Top Price Bull Ballinveney Marvel €3,750 from Rory Farrel Castleroberts Herd exhibited 4th prizewinner Castleroberts sold to Joe & Ivor Deverell Obama sold at €2,000.

Champion Kye Sting 595 €2,900, owners Patrick & Padraig McGrath with Judge Gene Lynch Co Cork Hereford breeders John Ludgate, Declan Murphy and Ted O’Sullivan intent on the judging.

Reserve Champion Ardlahan Malcolm €3,000 with owners Coleman Neary does a final brush up before heading for the Paddy & Darren O'Rourke. showring.

"Ballinaught Supreme", is prepared for the Irish Hereford Spring Show and Sale in GVM, Kilmallock by Elizabeth First Prizewinner Allowdale Man of Pleasure €3,000 with Moloney and owner John Moloney, Tankardstown North, owner Liam Philpott Kilmallock. Photo Ita West

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HEREFORD BULLS SELL TO €3750 AT Malcolm. This 15 month old is an exciting son and one of KILMALLOCK the first progeny of new Australian sire Smithston Darby to The strong demand for Hereford bulls continued at the come to market. Out of Clouncagh Peach 5 by Church Hill Society’s April Sale at Kilmallock with a very good clearance Chip he was purchased by Michael Molloy, Glebe, Belmont, and an average similar to the Hereford Sale at Nenagh the Co Offaly. previous week. It was another successful day out for Kanturk couple Liam Once again the numbers forward were influenced by Philpott and Anne Pounds gaining a first prize for their current very strong on farm demand with successful farm Allowdale Man of Leisure by Bowmont Storm A584. Out of to farm sales taking place across the country. Allowdale Cleopatra by Kilnagralta Polo he sold at €3,000 The day’s top price went to Rory Farrell, Ballinveney, to James Kennelly, Listowel, Co Kerry. Toomevara who last week exhibited the €3,450 top price The couple also exhibited Allowdale Darius again by bull and Reserve Champion Ballinveney Master at Nenagh. Bowmont Storm this time out of Moyclare Pansy 6th by On this occasion it was stablemate Ballinveney Marvel by Ervie Classic S30. He sold to Michael O’Mahony, Ballyhea, Australian sire Yarram Star General W251 out of Charleville, Co Limerick at €2,700. Ballinveney Hilda by Glaslough Esquire (GSQ) that made Offaly man Joe O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr sold Boveen the top price when the auctioneer’s hammer came down at Keegan at €2,700 to bring his total for bulls sold during the €3,750. Purchased by well known Offaly breeders Joe an week to five all at similar prices. By herd sire Corran Hill Ivor Deverell, Marvel is a five star bull for terminal and Classic he is out of Boveen Lady Naomi by Kilsunny maternal traits with a below average calving difficulty figure Abraham and was purchased by Con O’Sullivan, thus indicating this bull has the pedigree and performance Rosscarbury, Co Cork. to fit his intended role as a herd sire. Westmeath breeders Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald exhibited The Champion Kye Sting 595 a Bowmont Storm A584 son Grianan Liberator out of Grianan Orange H506 by Yarram from the well known herd of Padraig McGrath, Elphin, Co Pompeii V055. Liberator is again a son of Bowmont Storm Roscommon was a bargain at €2,900 for S&N Heatrick, A584 a bull consistently producing top progeny in recent Glaslough, Co Monaghan. The dam Kye Sorcha 3rd is by years. The purchaser at €2,700 was Jerry McCarthy, the very successful Churchill Storm. Broadford, Co Limerick. Local breeders Paddy O’Rourke and son Darren from Overall average for the sale was €2,490 with a range of Kildimo exhibited the Reserve Champion Ardlahan €2,000 to €3,750 and a clearance of 78%.

Viewing the merchandise. Photo Ita West

"Duntryleague Hosea 935" came from Galbally with owners Jack and John Hogan, Galbally to take part in the Show and Sale at GVM, Kilmallock. Photo Ita West

From Rathkeale to GVM for the Hereford Spring Show and Sale: John Moran and Eamonn Stackpoole, Rathkeale. Heading for the showring. Photo Ita West Photo Ita West.

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Cloonart Cormac - first prizewinner with owner Anne Flynn, Bornacoola, Carrick on Shannon Champion Newland Steve with owner Hugh Murray, Parkwood, Moate, Co Westmeath & Judge John Ludgate, Ballyclough.

Astellas Cattlins Dream - first prizewinner exhibited for Kathleen Stokes

Reserve Champion Grianan Legend with owner Anselm Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate, Co Westmeath.

Good attendance at Nenagh

Judging in progress at Nenagh

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Champion Newland Steve sells at Nenagh Nenagh - May 2013

YOUTH WINS OUT AT NENAGH No strangers to the prize-winner enclosure Tom and Anselm Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate exhibited two Young guns and young bulls were to the fore at the Hereford bulls at the event including the Reserve Campion. Grianan Society’s final sale of the spring season at Nenagh. Lucky by new Australian sire Bowmont Vancouver D103 out Congratulations to 22 year old Hugh Murray, Parkwood, of Grianan Prim a Churchill Storm daughter sold to Seamus Moate, Co Westmeath on winning the championship with Fury, Oranmore, Co Galway at €2,500 while 15 month old the first animal he has bred under the Newland prefix. Churchill Storm son Grianan Legend out of the home bred Hugh is one of the many new young, progressive, focused Grianan Vera E368 sold at €2,300 to Co Monaghan man beef framers availing of the favourable opportunities Mervyn Armstrong, Castleblayney. presented by the breed. The day’s top price of €2,800 was paid for another Bowmont Vancouver D103 son Carrick Bert. Bred by Philip Society Chairman Willie Branagan in congratulating Hugh Lynch, Carrick, Finea, Co Westmeath out of a Glaslough on his great win stated that these energetic young farmers Esquire (GSQ) daughter Carrick Berta, he was purchased were the future of the breed. Overall bull sale average for by Tom Walsh Carrigatogher Nenagh. the breed this spring is €2,646 an increase of €300 on the previous spring indicating he said the surge in demand for Henry Stanley, Eril, Portlaoise exhibited Callaun Stan by the breed. He called for more producers to sign up for the Kye Storm 508 out of a Rathcor Leo daughter Garrison quality assurance scheme as increasing numbers of Martha and sold to Liam Tierney Borrisokane at €2,500. Hereford cross are required each week to satisfy the Dareens Justin from the herd of John and Jim Fitzpatrick demands of the Hereford branded beef schemes. While the Clonmore, Templemore is by herd sire Ardmulchan Elvis sale average for the day was down somewhat this reflected the champion at Nenagh in 2009. He sold to John A Ryan, the younger age of the bulls forward but is also influenced Ballinahinch, Birdhill at €2,500. by the continued unprecedented fodder crisis and financial Owen O’Neill, , Co Cork well known on the show difficulties being experienced by farmers across the country. circuit sold Currabeg Aidan 2nd at €2,450. By Chatsworth The Champion Newland Steve a young spring born son of Bosco out of Currabeg Trish he was purchased by Sean the successful Bowmont Storm A584 is a very promising Tracy, Ballinasloe. young sire with good shape and an excellent topline out of At this well attended sale, buyers came from a wide area Castledaly Bid a Churchill Storm daughter. New breeder including Monahan, Mayo, Galway, Laois, Kilkenny Hugh Murray, Moate was very pleased with the success of Tipperary and Limerick. his first born Hereford calf sold at €2,500 to well known Co The overall average was €2,235 with a 67% clearance and a Kilkenny breeder Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford. range of €1800 to €2800.

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Tullamore - October 2013

STRONG DEMAND FOR HEREFORD imported from Australia by the Irish Hereford Breed BULLS AND HEIFERS AT TULLAMORE Society as part of its Breed Improvement program. The purchaser at 3,200 was Ms. Trina Moloney, Ballindoolin The very large crowd in attendance at the Hereford Society’s House, Edenderry who intends to use him on seveneight autumn sale at GVM Tullamore is a clear indication of bred Limousine heifers. increased interest in the breed. The success of the various Padraig McGrath, Cloonshannagh, Elphin averaged 3,325 Hereford beef schemes and the extremely positive results for this two entries. Kye Storm 609 a Bowmont Storm son of dairy beef trails with Herefords at Johnstown Castle out of Kye Paula was purchased by Carlow man Richard recently released by Teagasc are considered to be the main Kehoe of Ballicmoyer at 3,550 while Kye Sonic out of Key drivers in demand. Spot 4th sold to John Murphy, Kilrush, Co. Clare at 3,100. Well know Co. Kilkenny breeder Tom Brennan, Freshford Sonic is sired by Smithston Darby another new sire who topped the sale last year at 3,400 was again to the fore imported by the Society from Australia under its Breed with on this occasion a top price of 3,600 for Balleen Bonus Improvement Scheme. the youngest bull exhibited a thirteen month old son of Demand for heifers was very strong with average prices up successful five star herd sire Gageboro Eugenic out of a 200 on last year at the same venue. The champion Grianan Yarram Pompeii daughter Balleen Pansy 33rd. He sold to Judy a Mawarra Sentimental daughter out of Grianan Judy Michael O’Keeffe, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co. Cork. G444 was purchased by new entrant to the breed Nelson Mr. Brennan also exhibited Balleen Bolt again by Eugenic McCrabbe at 3,400. Travelling all the way from Raphoe in out of Balleen Georgina selling to Cornelius Moylan, Co. Donegal Mr McCrabbe was determined to secure the Road, Kanturk at 3,000. Sean Ryan, Carrigatoher, best females on offer and went on immediately to purchase Nenagh purchased Balleen Sarkozy by Eugenic out of the Reserve Champion a Yarram Pompeii daughter F.H. Balleen Tina a Rathcor Leo daughter again at 3,000. Overall Blossom Elaine in calf to Bowmont Vancouver from Frank a very satisfactory day out for Mr. Brennan and his herd sire Harrington, Ballinfad House, Strokestown at the day’s top Eugenic with an average of 3,200 for his three bulls on offer. price of 3,750. Further purchases by Mr McCrabbe included Borrin Emma a Kilsunny Goliath daughter from Veteran Co. Longford breeder Willie Jones and grandson Patsy and Anne Smith, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill at 3,550 David from Kenagh was delighted when awarded the and Moyclare Pansy 13th by herd sire Brocca Saviour at championship with their Caonachpoll 1 Legend. This 3,100 from Michael Molloy, Belmont, Co. Offaly to average seventeen month old son of Dovea AI bull Kilsunny Goliath 3,450 for the four Donegal bound heifers. bred by the Dudley Family, Dovea is out of Creaghpoll 1 Ula and sold at 2,800 to Lindsay Vance, Arva, Co. Cavan. Overall average for bulls 2,795 range 1,800 to 3,600 heifers 2,712 range 1,600 to 3,750 Clearance 73%. The Reserve Champion Grianan Lively was exhibited by Tom & Anslem Fitzgerald, Mount Temple Moate who also exhibited the Champion Female Grianan Judy G444. Lively out of Grianan Orange G46T is the first progeny of Hollow Point Broker a bull born in Tasmania whose semen was

Top Price Balleen Bonus with owner Tom Brennan, Balleen, Kye Storm 609 with Padraig McGrath, Cloonshannagh, Elphin Freshford €3,600. €3,550.

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Male Champion Caonachpoll 1 Legend with Owners David & Willie Jones Kenagh Co Longford €2,800. Borin Emma with owners Patsy & Anne Smith, Tullyinchin, Mountain Lodge, Cootehill, Co Cavan €3,550.

Res Male Champion Grianan Lively with Owner Anselm Fitzgerald, Glebe Hse Mount Temple, Moate €3,200. Balleen Bolt from Tom Brennan shown by Owen Sheehy €3,000.

Female Champion Grianan Judy with Judge John McMordie NI, Owners Anselm, Tom & Darragh Fitzgerald, Mount Temple Cill Cormaic Kobe with purchaser Ted O'Sullivan Bartlemy, Moate €3,400. Fermoy & owner David Larkin, Kilcormaic, Co Offaly €3,000.

Res Champion Female F.H. Blossom Elaine with owner Frank Harrington, Ballinafad Hse, Strokestown & judge John McMordie NI. €3,450. Balleen Sarkozy with Jeffrey Brennan, Balleen, Freshford €3,000.

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First Prizewinner Steil Odhran 208 with Cathal McCormack, Steil, Tulsk & IHBS President Timmy O'Sullivan €2,500. Part of the very large crowd in attendance at Tullamore.

Judging in progress at Tullamore, October 2013 .

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coRlISMoRe Poll 1 SyDNey 574 SolPoll 1 cRUISeR Sire: Grianan Firecracker Sire: Udel 1 Vindicator Dam: Udel 1 R51 Sydney Gem Dam: Solpoll 1 Starlet VG First Prize winner National Show Tullamore, New polled sire - grandson of the great Arva and Trim Shows, 2013 Doonbiddle Hustler

coRlISMoRe Poll 1 wAItoMo 696 coRlISMoRe oySteR Sire: Grianan Firecracker Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Udel 1 Waitomo Gem Dam: Corlismore Oyster First Prizewinner National Show Tullamore 2nd Prizewinner National Show Tullamore and Arva Show 2013 2013 & 1st Prizewinner Trim 2013

Congratulations to Val Ledwith on winning the Male coRlISMoRe FIRe 703 coRlISMoRe Poll 1 RUMPUS Championship, Sire: Grianan Firecracker Sire: Grianan Firecracker Dam: Corlismore Betty Tullamore Show Dam: Udel 1 Unwed Lady First Prizewinner National Show Tullamore 2013 First Prizewinner National Show Tullamore and Arva Show 2013 and Trim Shows 2013

young Stock Sean McKiernan Visitors Usually corlismore House, co. cavan. Always for Sale tel. 049 4337185 Mobile: 087 1245927 welcome www.corlismore.com

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Kilmallock - October 2013

Strong Demand for Hereford Continues AI sire Glaslough Esquire. The purchaser of this lot is at Kilmallock organic producer Robert Clarke, of Fordstown, Navan, Co. Meath who runs a suckler enterprise. A larger than usual attendance at the GVM Mart at Kilmallock shaped demand at the Hereford Society’s Cill Cormaic King Kong from the Co Offaly herd of David Autumn Sale at the Co Limerick venue. Weekly prices for Larkin, sired by current herd sire Cedar Liam out of Aliehs commercial Hereford cross animals right across the range Chloe 6th bred by IHBS President Timmy O’Sullivan sold have been setting new records and attracting new customer at 2,800 to Corkman Michael Morrison of Castlerichard, to the mart in recent months. Killeagh. The dam is by Ballinphraise Brandy a successful herd sire at the Cill Cormaic herd. Given the strong demand at Tullamore the previous week a number of double entered bulls were absentfrom this sale. The well known Moyclare herd of Michael Molloy, Glebe, A very steady farm to farm demand has been evident even Belmont, Co Offaly exhibited Moyclare Linesman by during the summer months when activity usually tails off. Moyclare Tony a Bishophill General son out of a home bred dam Moyclare Pansy 3rd. This seventeen month old bull The Champion at the event was exhibited by father and son sold at 2,800 to William Keayes, Elmgrove, Abbington, team Sam and Nigel Heatrick of Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Murroe, Co Limerick who was also the winner of the The judge John Neenan of Broadford selected Glaslough Society's prize draw. Lad by Rathregan Napoleon out of Glaslough Apple Blossom for the top spot. This is the same combination T.N. Minogue of Ballina, Killaloe paid 2,750 to secure the which provided the Champion at this venue in April of 2012 Ardmulchan Goodman sired Portnabob Peter from J and J which sold at 2,900. The purchaser on this occasion was Canty Pubblestown, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. The dam is the well know Co. Limerick breeder Pat Hayes Kildrummin, Portnabob Julia by Ardmulchan Wanderer. Kilteely at 3,000. A straw poll of purchasers indicated that bulls were in the It was however Tom Brennan of Freshford, Co Kilkenny main being purchased for the Spring season and the who topped the sale at 3,500 for his Reserve Champion principal reasons for choosing Herefords were the Balleen Modelman sired by Castledaly Gearoid out of consistently good calf price for dropped calves both bulls Balleen Pretty Maid 15th. Mr Brennan secured the top price and heifers together with the premium price available of 3,100 for his Reserve Champion at this venue last year through the Hereford Beef Schemes and lower levels of and was still flush from his sale average of 3,200 for his meal feeding required to finish animals to the desired three bulls exhibited at the Society’s sale at Tullamore last carcase weight and grade. week. The purchaser is Paddy Corridan, Knocknagoshel, Prices averaged 2,415 with a range of 1,600 to 3,500 and a Tralee, Co Kerry. Mr Brennan later in the day sold Balleen clearance of 73%. Hiper a Gageboro Eugenic son out of Balleen Miss Perfect 3rd to Patrick McMahon, Scariff, Co. Clare at 2,750. Padraig Farrell and family were very pleased with the 3,400 achieved for their seventeen month old Cave Hill Esquire which is out of Fancroft Primrose a Clondrina 674th daughter. The sire is the easy calving and successful Dovea

Champion Glaslough Lad €3,000 with Judge John Neenan, Reserve Champion Balleen Modelman €3,500 with Judge John Broadford, Owner Nigel Heatrick, Glaslough & IHBS President Neenan, Broadford, Owner Tom Brennan Freshford & IHBS Timmy O'Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee. President Timmy O'Sullivan, Brosna, Tralee.

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Cave Hill Esquire €3,400 with owners Patrick, Liam & Padraig Judging in progress at Kilmallock. Farrell, Fardrum, .

Society Sales 2014 Tullamore - Tuesday March 25th Bandon - Wednesday April 2nd Nenagh - Saturday April 19th Kilmallock - Friday April 25th Nenagh - Saturday May 17th Tullamore - Saturday Oct 18th Kilmallock - Friday Oct 24th Entries close one month in advance

Judging in progress at Kilmallock. Carrick-on-Shannon - Saturday April 12th

Carrick-on-Shannon - February 2013

Champion Hereford at Carrick on Shannon Feb 2013: Lisnalurg Dancer born 7th January 2011, sire Dunsinane Freeman, dam Lisnalurg Bea 4th by Millbawn Maple with owner Peter Casey, Lisnalurg, Sligo.

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Munster Breeders Multi Breed Sale - Kilmallock April 2013

John Appelby, judge in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, Co. Allowdale Miralgo, with Emma Ward, Kanturk, John Murphy of Limerick's Munster Breeder’s Annual Bull Show and Sale in A.I.B.P. Rathkeale, sponsors of the Munster Breeder’s Bull Show April 2013 with Liam Philpott, Kanturk, owner of "Allowdale and Sale in Golden Vale Mart, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, April Derring-Do". Photo Ita West. 2013. Also in pic John Appelbe, Hereford judge at the event. Photo Ita West. Kilkenny - March 2013

BALLEEN HODSON CHAMPION ON HOME GROUND

Kilkenny in March was one of the first Hereford Sales of the spring season. Given the serious fodder shortage at that time it was agreed in advance that the outcome would be difficult to predict. In the event however demand was ahead of expectation and a very satisfactory result for Hereford breeders. The Balleen herd a formidable exhibitor on home ground once again produced the Champion in Balleen Hodson by herd sire Gageboro Eugenic out of Drumakeenan Pansy 75th a Rathcor Ranger daughter. He subsequently sold to Tom Carton of Wexford at the day’s top price of 3000. Eugenic has a very low calving index of 2.9%. Well known Wexford breeder John Jones of Pallas, Gorey Champion Balleen Hodson exhibited Clonroe Larry a son of stock bull Castledaly Victor by Yarram Pompeii V055. Out of Clonroe Dilly by Bawngarriff Pilot he was purchased at 2800 by Thomas Mullally of Kilkenny. The Reserve Champion went local also to Joe Maher’s Ballydowel Iceberg by Balleen Frost and out of Ballydowel Dot sold at 2400. Regular exhibitor Francis Scott was pleased with the 2700 Matthew Prendergast of Waterford paid for his Knockfin Riza an eighteen month old son of stock bull Rathregan Redstar. Out of Knockfin Ladybird 450 by Fortregal Wright he had a calving index of 3.4%. Local breeder and member of the sale committee Christy Finn exhibited Bawngarriff Omorga by stock bull Cill Cormaic Omorga he is out of Bawngarriff Nicola and sold at 2500.

Reserve Champion Ballydowel Iceberg

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Kilkenny Sales 2014

Premier Sale Wed. March 19th

Wed. April 16th

Judging in progress at Kilkenny, March 2013. Wed. May 14th Kilkenny - April 2013

Whilst the number of Herefords exhibited at the Multibreed Sale at Kilkenny has dropped in recent year’s quality is good and demand is increasing. The majority of exhibitors are from the local South Leinster region and once again it was the Balleen herd of Tom Brennan, Freshford which was awarded the top honours and received the top price. Balleen Samoa by herd sire Gageboro Eugenic out of a Balleen Tribute cow Balleen Moobee received the championship rosette. A five star bull for both beef and maternal indexes he sold at €3200 to Fergal McEvoy, Kilkenny. Mr Brennan exhibited Balleen Spark also a five star bull by the same sire and out of Balleen Miss Perfect 5th which sold at €2650 James Kirwan, Kilkenny. The Reserve Champion was exhibited by Michael Molloy, Champion Balleen Samoa with Owen Sheehy Belmont, Co Offaly. A November 2011 son of Bowmont Vancouver out of Moyclare Una 3rd he sold when the hammer dropped at €2700. Well known Rathdowney Co Laois breeder Francis Scott exhibited three bulls Knockfin Gravitas and Denman by Rathregan Redstar out of Knockfin Ladybird 369 and Ladybird 432 selling at €2850 to William Smith, Carlow and €2650 to Bartley Conway, Wexford. The third bull Knockfin Invicta by Fortregal Wright out of Knockfin Adelaide 477 sold at €2375. A Mawarra Sentimental son Knockmountagh Monarch out of Corran Hill Pompeii exhibited by Eamon McKiernan Monasterboice was sold at €2450. Local breeders Henry and Mervyn Parr exhibited Tourtane Kenny by herd sire Glaslough Hurricane out of Tourtane Ivy which sold at €2350. Reserve Champion Moyclare Kingpin with owner Michael Molloy Kilkenny - May 2013

calving index of 3.2% he sold to Briget Reade, Kilkenny at HEREFORD DEMAND AT KILKENNY CONTINUES 3000. A third Knockfin bull Othello, again by Rathregan Redstar, Co Laois breeder Francis Scott, Knockfin, Rathdowney had a this time out of Knockfin Adelaide 511 by Moyclare Express field day at the final Kilkenny Spring Sale in May. with a calving index of 3.7% sold at 2800 to Shane Morkan, He topped the sale at 3050 for his Knockfin Corrib 2nd by Co Galway. Fortregal Wright out of Knockfin Heidi, a Grianan Magic Co Louth breeder Eamon McKiernan exhibited Knockmanta daughter selling to Co Waterford man Vincent McCarthy. 1 Monty a Corlismore Pompeii son out of Knockmanta 1 Pearl Another Grianan Magic daughter Knockfin Gwenevere 289 a daughter of Solpoll 1 Ultimate. Henry Culleton, Kilkenny produced Knockfin Granary by Rathregan Redstar with a was the purchaser.

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Winter Fair Winners - Christmas 2013 - Donegal

Class 14 Champion Hereford and winner Hereford Cross Bullock or heifer under 30 month class, Seamus Neary, Class D Winner Adult handler class, Niamh Oliver Sponsor Kilkenny Sponsor Hereford Prime Commercial Cattle Society

Class A Junior Stockperson Under 12. Winner Alan McLoughlin, pictured with Sean Sherman Chairman of Commercial Cattle Exhibitors Society & Tom Cannon Chairman RDS Livestock Committee. Sponsor Higgins & RDS. CClloonnlleeaamm HHeerreeffoorrddss ((EEssttdd.. 11995566)) Stock Bull: Balleen Gino by Gageboro Eugenic

Also using by A.I.: Bowmont Storm A584, Yarram Star General W251, Bowmont Vancouver, Smithston Darby, Hollow Point Broker & Mawarra Sentimental. Bulls and Heifers usually for sale William Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. Phone/Fax: 044 9664147 Mobile: 087 2338053 email: [email protected]

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Clockwise from top left: William Collins, Reavouler, Drinagh who sold the prizewinning bull calf at Bandon Mart receives his award from local IHBS council rep Pat McCarthy, Ballymore Bandon. Denis Buckley of Donoughmore who sold the prizewinning heifer calf at Bandon Mart with Pat McCarthy. (Mr Buckley also had the prize winning calf at a similar event in 2012). Pictured at Clodagh Lynch & Patrick Hickey, Sec West Cork Club with John O’Sullivan, Lissalohurig, Skibbereen winner of the heifer calf prize. Also pictured at Skibbereen Mart John Lynch & Patrick Hickey, Sec West Cork Club with Derry McCarthy, Carrigfadda winner of the bull calf prize.

Clockwise from top left: L/R: Barney O'Connell, Listowel Mart Manager, Timmie O'Sullivan, IHBS, Michael Dalton (winner), Denis Clancy (winner) and Buddy Kelliher, IHBS.

Heifer calf winner Domnick McEnery, bull calf winner Danny Lenihan with Timmy O'Sullivan IHBS and Abbeyfeale Mart Manager, Denis Lane.

L/R: Timmie O'Sullivan IHBS, Richard Hartnett Castleisland Mart Manager, Danny Loughlin and daughter, owners of winning heifer calf and Buddy Kelliher IHBS. Missing from the photo Pete Lawlor, owner of winning bull calf.

Page 31 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Kanturk Demo April 2013 Hereford Breeders and Hereford Prime join with Teagasc to discuss the fodder crisis and the lower feed requirement of Hereford cattle.

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Page 34 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Beef Progeny Testing in Ireland - A new era is upon us Pat Donnellan ICBF

ICBF’s overall responsibility is to improve the genetic merit of the National Herd. That means improving the genetics in the majority of Suckler Herds in Ireland i.e. Suckler Cows with better calving intervals, drystock with better feed efficiency and carcass grades etc. There are lots of methods, techniques & tools for helping us do this but the underlying logic as to how a country can do this is by: • Identifying superior animals in the population who are producing more profitable stock than others. • Dispersing these profitable bloodlines as widely as possible, into every suckler herd in Ireland.

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1. Beef Progeny Test program a. Having a system that identifies and measures the performance of the progeny of Testbulls accurately & efficiently, underpins the confidence that can be put in the index figures that the bulls subsequently receive.

2. Sourcing Beef Testbulls a. Getting large numbers of the ‘right’ type of Beef Testbulls progeny tested each year is crucial. ICBF’s interpretation of the ‘right’ type of bull is a bull with very high Maternal/Terminal indices, is free of genetic defects, has a DNA confirmed parentage and is of Graph 3: Pedigree Hereford genetic trends (1980 - 2012) course structurally sound. The one standout similarity across nearly all of the breeds is the The structure of the progeny test program itself, how data is direction of the Terminal Index. It has been rising consistently collected etc, was one of the first tasks taken on by ICBF shortly over the years as breeders continuously selected bulls whose after its establishment in 2000. Now, 12 years later it is the progeny excelled for growth and carcass merit. second part of the equation – the selection of Beef Testbulls for AI that is now being progressed in quite a radical way – hence Focusing on one trait however came at a cost in the Maternal the title of this article, that a new era in Beef cattle breeding is performance (Milk & Fertility of daughters) over the same time truly upon us. period. This has generally disimproved over the same time period however is now thankfully starting to rise again as Breeders start to feel the effects of selecting too much on growth and carcass Beef Progeny Test Program traits and are encountering milk & fertility problems in their Beef Progeny Testing has been ongoing in Ireland for well over replacement females. 50 years at this stage. For the vast majority of that time, the progeny testing of AI Sires was carried out exclusively by the various Irish AI Stations through what was called ‘Centralised Progeny Testing’. Only young Beef Bulls that were purchased by AI Stations in Ireland were ever progeny tested.

The AI Stations purchased calves from their Beef Testbull’s first crops of calves. They would rear them on their AI Station farms under uniform conditions (same feeding & management treatment for all), weigh them regularly and send them from there straight to the factory. The resulting liveweights and carcass grades were then all submitted to the Department of Agriculture, who ran the genetic evaluations and produced the bull proofs. Graph 4: The Ideal Genetic Trend that could be achieved through a structured Breeding Programme.

A graph similar to the one above is the type of graph that you would like to see for all breeds in the future i.e. Terminal & Maternal genes being improved in the national herd at a constant rate. In order for a country to bring about such a change in the genetics of its National herd the first step is the establishment of a Beef Breeding Program. As mentioned earlier, there are 2 essential requirements that must be in place for a Beef Cattle Breeding Program to be successful: Calf Rearing of purchased AI Testbull Progeny at Dovea AI Centre (pre 2000)

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in 2008 was due to the introduction of the Suckler Cow Welfare Scheme (SCWS).

Approximately 77,000 herds, with 1.8 million calvings, representing 90% of the entire Irish cattle herd, were participating in one or more aspects of the ICBF database by the end of 2010. Along with the registration data comes data on calving ease, Sire ID and much more.

Finishing of purchased AI Testbull Progeny at Dovea AI Centre (pre 2000) Shortly after ICBF was established in 2000, this all changed. A national database was created and an on-farm data recording system called ‘Animal Events’ was put in place. This meant that all farmers could contribute information on the progeny of a bull (calving, weights, gestation length etc).

The practice of AI Stations purchasing calves and rearing them Pictured above in 2004 is Willie john Kehoe with the first ever pedigree animal to to slaughter ceased. Instead, the progeny of Testbulls are left in be registered through the Animal Events system - ‘Cliften Venus’. She was a the farms they are born in and are picked up by the Animal Events pedigree registered Blonds d’Aquitane heifer born on the 1st of January 2004. Also pictured is Willie’s son Jim, proudly holding the ICBF Animal Events On-Farm system, which all farmers can use to register their calves with. recording book.

Even if the progeny move to other herds go into marts or end up There are many advantages from a genetic improvement point of being slaughtered or exported, the ICBF database tracks their view from having this on-farm data collection system in place movements through the AIMS system and stores the relevant data instead of a centralized progeny test system, here are just a few: i.e. mart weights, slaughter grades, survival rates etc. 1. Index Figures regularly updated The ICBF Animal Events system has recorded registration data Under the Centralized progeny test system, each Testbull got one on all Pedigree calves since 2004 and has been registering set of Index figures based solely on his purchased progeny out commercial calves since 2000. The number of farmers using the of dairy cows. Those figures would remain the same forever more system has increased gradually over the years. The large increase with no new data ever being added.

Graph 5: Progress of the Animal Events animal recording system (2004-2011)

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However, under the new ICBF system a Bull is constantly adding 3. Show / On-farm purchased Bulls more calves, more liveweights, and more progeny related data Of course a lot of Bulls were not imported but they did not to his index figures at each evaluation run (carried out 3 times go through Tully either. They were purchased on-farm, per annum). New progeny being constantly included ensures that normally after a successful show career and were taken the estimation of what a Bull’s strengths & weaknesses are is straight into the AI Station. getting more accurate over time. Taking the Hereford breed as an example, following are 3 bulls 2. Stockbulls & Foreign AI Sires included that were selected for AI through each of the above routes. The ICBF Animal Events recording system has also meant that all types of Beef Sires could have their progeny evaluated and not Imported - CH 3223 Visa ET 57X just those that are standing in Irish AI Stations. For the first time ever, Stockbulls & Foreign AI Sires could have their progeny ‘Visa’ was purchased by the Dublin District Milk Board, now known evaluated, side by side with the progeny of Irish AI Sires. as Progressive Genetics at the Sale of Mr Garth H. Cutler, Lacombe Alberta, Canada on November 6th 1988. Following is a copy of his sale catalogue page:

3. Female traits evaluated It was only male calves that were purchased for the old centralized progeny test program. The performance of the daughters of a bull (calving ability, milk & fertility etc) was not recorded. The ‘Animal Events’ system corrected this. The daughters of Beef Bulls in Ireland are tracked throughout their lives and a range of data is recorded on them which then allows ICBF to estimate the genetic merit of the sire for siring replacements for the suckler herd.

After a great deal of deliberation we decided to include "Visa" in our sale Sourcing Beef Testbulls offering. He is the largest framed calf out of our very good "Express X 79R" flush. This athletic, youthful calf shows excellent muscle expression The sourcing of young Beef Bulls for AI has nearly always been and natural thickness. "Visa" is backed by two outstanding individuals. carried out by the AI Companies. To-date there has been 3 main "Express" is one of the breed's biggest framed bulls - measuring 65" and ways routes through which a Beef Testbull would be purchased weighing 3000 lbs. He was Reserve Champion at Denver in 1986 and was by an AI Station: the '85-86 show bull of the year in the US. His offspring were a force in Denver in 1988 as a daughter was named heifer calf champion and a son, "All Pro", was bull calf champion and the Reserve Grand Champion 1. Imported Bull. We feel "Express" progeny have a great deal to offer the breed with It is no surprise that a lot of young Pedigree Beef Bulls are their extra length of body and frame combined with a strong maternal background. imported into Ireland for use in AI given that the vast majority "79R" is playing an important role in our program. As an individual she is of beef breeds in use in Ireland are not native to these top notch. Presently measuring 58 1/2" she was Champion at the Alberta shores. Junior show in 1983 with her mother, "83L", and again in '84 as a yearling heifer. In 1984 she was the Champion at the Stettler Fair and a class winner at the National Junior Show. Her dam, "83L", is in great demand 2. Performance Tested at Tully as an embryo donor for breeders in Australia. We are using "79R's" first The Performance Test Centre at Tully, Co.Kildare took in son, "Cando", heavily in our program with exciting results. "Visa" is a young, nearly exclusively Irish bred pedigree bulls, and powerful calf with great credentials. following a feeding period of a couple of months identified bulls that had excellent growth rates but who were also very efficient at converting the feed they ate into liveweight.

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Photo of “Visa” taken from Sale Catalogue Dam with a half brother of ‘Visa’ called ‘CH 481 Can Do 22U’ who was retained as a Herdsire. His actual 198 day weight was 367Kgs and his average daily gain was 1.85Kg/day. His maternal sister (Lot 6) sold for $9100 in the same sale. The sale’s catalogue page, photographs & commentary on his bloodline is typical of the information that accompanies most imported Beef Testbulls. His career in AI is also typical of most Irish AI Sires who go on to become proven sires – they remain in AI until they stop producing semen. He stood in the AI Station in Enfield until the mid 1990’s. He was Sire – CL1 Express 3223 ET an extremely popular bull siring a huge amount of show winners and sale toppers. He crossed extremely well onto traditional Irish Hereford cows in particular and being an imported Canadian bull, his outcross appeal went down very well with the pedigree breeders here. When he stopped producing semen for AI he was released for natural use on-farm. He went to Denis Purdon’s noted ‘Lisnabin’ pedigree Hereford Herd in Killucan, Co. Westmeath. He then returned to the AI Station again to try and get more semen collected but was then permanently released from AI. He was then jointly purchased by Stanley Heaslip, Glebe House, Carrickaboy, Co.Cavan & Harold Fitzell, Lislaughtin, Ballylongford, Co.Kerry. He spent the Autumn time in Cavan in Stanley’s pedigree Hereford herd and then spent the remainder Dam – CH 073 Dominette 79R of the year down in Kerry covering the hereford cows in the ‘Lislaughtin’ herd.

Visa at 18mths old in Enfield AI Station Grandam – CH Miss Britisher 83L

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Bishophill General CH Visa 3223 57X out on-farm His final weight on test was 21% above breed average. On the next page is a copy of the actual page from the Tully Ledger in which data was recorded on him throughout his 6 months at Tully. The data recorded is also reproduced underneath and underlines the level of detail in terms of individual animal measurements that was achieved at Tully. He was also purchased by the Dublin District Milk Board (now Progressive Genetics) and went on to become the most popular Hereford Sire in Ireland. In the pedigree context he sired numerous Supreme Champions at shows and sales all around Progeny of Visa with Hereford Breeder Stanley Heaslip Ireland and to this day is regarded as one of the greatest ever Hereford AI Bulls. Performance Tested - Bishophill General In terms of being self sufficient and being able to produce our Show /On farm purchased Bull – Clone Justice own Irish Beef Testbulls, a National Bull Performance Test Station Of course, the most natural and logical way for a Bull to be was set up in 1973. selected for use in AI is purely based on how he looks. Countless numbers of Beef Bulls have been selected as Testbulls purely Callan Gates through which to feed the Bulls were put into Tully based on how successful they have been in the showring. from the start so as to gauge how efficient each Bull was at Numerous Show champions have been purchased for top prices converting the feed they were eating into liveweight. Ultrasonic at sales by AI Stations. ‘Clone Justice’ above is a classic example measurements (Backfat & Eye Muscle) and liveweights were taken of a Bull that was purchased for use in AI (by the same AI Station routinely on the Bulls. Feed intake, weight and several other as the previous 2 bulls) on the back of an outstanding show measurements were painstakingly recorded on each bull using career. pen & paper through the 1970’ & 80’s. This information was then keyed into a computer from the early 1990’s on and data is now recorded on cattle in Tully using an electronic handheld device. AI Stations would routinely purchase some of the top performing Bulls across all the breeds from Tully – many of whom went on to become very successful AI Sires. One such bull who is a classic example of what a Performance Test Centre was capable of doing i.e. identifying a superior individual in a breed thus allowing his genes to be disseminated into the National herd, was the Hereford Bull ‘Bishophill General’. Bred by Peter Lawlor, Ballymore Eustace, Co.Kildare he was performance tested at Tully in 1984, where he outperformed all his contemporaries including the Continental breeds. He weighed Clone Justice Born: 22/10/91 656 Kgs at 410 days and had a daily liveweight gain of 1.6 Kgs. Sire: CH Visa 57X (Imp) Dam: Clone Gem (A.I.)

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To put some figures on the above 3 categories of animals – that Beef AI bulls have on the national calf crop anyway which is following is an analysis of the last 5 years of Beef Testbulls: very little when compared to the percentage of calves that Stockbulls are responsible for. For example, the pie chart below represents a sample of 350,00 beef calves born in Ireland in 2010.

Pie Chart 1: Proportion of Beef Testbulls that were imported, came through a Performance Test at Tully or were selected from shows or on-farm (2007-2012).

The pie-chart above shows the source of Beef Testbulls in Ireland Pie Chart 3: Types of sires for beef calves born in Ireland in from 2007 – 2012. There were 213 Pedigree Beef Bulls 2010 purchased for AI Progeny Testing in Ireland between 2007 & 2012. The purpose of this analysis is to show that only 14% (a The pie chart shows that: little more than 1 in 10) of these bulls had come through • 76% of calves are sired by Stockbulls. National Bull Performance Test Centre which would have at least • 13% are sired by foreign AI Bulls. assessed each bull for growth and carcass traits. The majority of • 7% are sired by Irish bred AI Bulls. the Bulls were either imported or were generally bought based • 2% are sired by AI Bulls that have come through Tully. on their physical appearance (shows or on-farm etc) here in • 1% are sired by Stockbulls that have come through Tully. Ireland. • 1% are sired by foreign Stockbulls.

As can be seen from this pie chart, the group of bulls that are having the biggest impact on the genetics of the National calf crop each year are Stockbulls. Therefore, in order for ICBF to influence the genetics of the National herd, reverse negative trends (as shown earlier) and improve the profitability of the cattle that farmers work with, the national beef breeding program must not only increase the number of desired bulls that go into AI and are progeny tested, but the best of these bulls must also be used as the sires of young Stockbulls, sold by pedigree breeders to commercial farmers every year. Pie Chart 2: Countries of origin of Beef Testbulls that went on AI Sires progeny test 2007-2012. AI usage in Pedigree herds is quite high with approximately 70% of pedigree calves sired by AI bulls every year so if the AI Sires Added to this is the complication that the imported Bulls came being used by these pedigree breeders can be improved then we from 5 different countries – all with their own unique genetic will start being in control of the genetic trend of the national herd. evaluation system. So the index figures they were imported with are not always fully convertible to Irish equivalent figures (different Dr Sinead McParland from Teagasc Moorepark has carried out traits recorded, no common ancestors in both countries etc). detailed analysis work on this very issue. Sinead looked at the % contribution of an individual’s genes to six individual beef Stockbulls populations. What also has to be taken into consideration is the overall effect

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In the absence of a Breeding program which identifies even better If you talk to a lot of Breeders, it’s the lack of availability of semen bulls year after year, certain AI Sires can dominate a breed for of bulls such as the ones on this list that prevents Breeders from several years, being the sires of many breeding females, continuing to use them, and not the fact that they are convinced Stockbulls for Pedigree herds and AI Sires themselves. So that anything better has come along in the meantime. Imagine although they are now long gone, their imprint on the breed however if Bulls as good as these and even better were being remains. identified every year? – imagine the progress that a breed could make? – that is what a well organized Breeding Program can Following are the Sires who contributed the most to the genes of deliver. calves born in 2011 in their respective populations. Calves were included in a population if at least 87.5% of their breed fraction G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Bull Breeder Scheme. were for that population. It is against this backround that ICBF has launched a new method of sourcing young Beef AI Testbulls – which is now called the The numbers of calves analysed for each breed were: G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Bull Breeder Scheme. • 10,374 Angus calves • 1,268 Belgian Blue calves Basically, it is a program through which ICBF will be involved in the purchasing of young Beef Bulls with excellent Maternal • 36,211 Charolais calves Indexes, collecting semen from them and then dispersing this • 5,764 Hereford calves semen into commercial suckler herds. ICBF will then purchase the • 37,164 Limousin calves resulting male progeny and rear them through to slaughter at • 7,957 Simmental calves Tully. The female progeny will be followed through on farm. The semen inventory of the best Testbulls will then be targeted back into selected pedigree herds so as to generate Stockbulls for use in the National herd. Some more detail on this new program which is replacing the old Tully Pedigree Bull Performance Test system is as follows: • Pedigree Breeders sign up to the program (€250/annum). They have their data checked by ICBF to ensure that the dates of birth are correct, weight gains are within biological limits and that in general all of the breeding data has been recorded accurately & on time on the farm. ICBF will use a new index called the ‘Data Herd Quality Index’ (DHQI) to assess each Pedigree herd’s data quality. Herd’s with excellent DHQI ratings are then qualified as being official ‘Bull Breeder’ Herds. • These qualified ‘Bull Breeder’ Herds will: * Have a ‘Bull Breeder Stamp’ printed on Sales Catalogues & on Bull Searches etc to signify the status of the herd the animal is coming from. * Have potential Beef Progeny Test Bulls purchased from them for use in the G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Progeny Test program. • The G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal program (which is operated by ICBF in conjunction with Beef Breed Societies, AI Companies & Commercial farmers) will decide which Bulls will be purchased from the Bull Breeder herds. The main criteria for Bull selection will be that large numbers of bulls with excellent Maternal indexes go on test, thus maximizing the chances of a number of top bulls being discovered.

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• 1000 straws are collected off each of these progeny test ICBF has already put such a Cattle Breeding program in place for bulls. 500 are stored away and the other 500 are all used to the dairy industry here. In 2004, ICBF,AI Companies, IHFA, inseminate commercial cows within the G€N€ IR€LAND pedigree breeders and commercial dairy farmers began working progeny test herds. A sample of each bull’s male progeny very closely together to establish a new Dairy Breeding Program are DNA parentage verified, purchased by ICBF and brought called G€N€ IR€LAND . through to slaughter at Tully. Meat quality, taste and tenderness tests are also done on the carcasses at this It works on the basis of getting large numbers of young dairy stage. The females are followed through on-farm to assess bulls with very high EBI indexes (equivalent of Terminal or their milk and fertility. Maternal index in beef) purchased by AI Companies. Genomics also plays a part but the basic formula is still the same – by • Following the progeny test – the 500 straws of the top bulls progeny testing large numbers of the ‘right’ bulls every year then are taken back out of storage & made available to just the more top bulls start to come through each year than ever before qualified ‘Bull Breeder’ herds. was the case. The genetic trend of the national herd then also starts to automatically lift as the graph below shows: • A stream of sons of these top bulls will then start to be produced by these ‘Bull Breeder’ herds and get sold into commercial suckler herds thus starting to spread their desirable genes into the national herd.

• Setting up the Breeding Program in this way means that over time, an increasing amount of the Stockbulls used to sire the majority of calves each year (pie chart 3) will have balanced indexes and we can improve the currently skewed nature of those genetic trendlines seen earlier (Graphs 1 - 8).

The design of this Breeding program will guarantee that large numbers of Beef Testbulls with excellent genetic indexes will get semen taken off them for progeny testing ever year. This automatically increases the chances of identifying bulls with superior genetics.

It is also important to note that these new topbulls will be emerging every year, surpassing the bulls from the previous year. Two of the bulls featured earlier – ‘Bishophill General’ & ‘Visa’ Summary dominated their breeds for a long time. In 1997 nearly 20% of This new Beef Breeding program is not a one or two year project. all AI sired pedigree Hereford calves were sired by one or other It will be a permanent part of ICBF’s mission statement to ‘achieve of these bulls. the greatest possible genetic improvement in the national cattle herd’.

It is only now that the cattle breeding infrastructure is at a highly developed stage (e.g. Animal Events, AI Handhelds, On-farm Weight Recording) & that National Beef Breeding Indexes have been agreed upon (Maternal & Terminal Indexes) that the timing is right for a comprehensive Beef Breeding Program to be initiated. It will require several sectors of the cattle breeding industry working very closely together, but this is not seen in any way as an obstacle but more as an advantage, given how closely these same organisations and others currently work together on a daily Pie Chart 4: Proportion of AI sired pedigree Hereford calves basis – such is the nature, thankfully, of the Irish Cattle Breeding sired by the AI Bulls ‘Visa’ & ‘Bishophill General’ in 1997. Industry in 2013.

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It will take time for this program to develop whereby its full effects are being felt on a National level (National Average Calving Interval figures improving etc) but the benefits that will accrue from this program will be cumulative and permanent. ICBF looks forward to working closely with its member organisations and various industry partners to help deliver a world class Beef Breeding program for Ireland.

On right Director of the Canadian Hereford Association Dr Wally Pugh with Michael Molloy and Wally’s Canadian friend Terri who Dr Wally Pugh and friend Terri from Canada visit the Grianan visited in June with their wives who were attending a Quilting herd of Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald at Mount Temple. Seen here conference in Galway. viewing the prizewinning and prolific Grianan Dominique.

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KIlSUNNy QUeeN cARNAtIoN one of the best eVeR Kilsunny cows to grace the show ring pictured in her working clothes this summer whilst rearing her latest bull calf, KIlSUNNy JASPeR . QUeeN cARNAtIoN is typical of females at Kilsunny.

congratulations to christine Drumm & Family who won many prizes during the 2013 show season with KIlSUNNy DoReeN’S IVy. well done to the many exhibitors of KIlSUNNy GolIAtH (KSG) progeny who were shown with much success at shows and sales throughout the year.

Fantastic group of KIlSUNNy yearling bulls (10 - 18 months) will be offered FoR SAle Spring 2014. Also maiden and in-calf heifers of show standard occasionally for sale .

Sires used: Bowmont Storm (wMo), Kilsunny Goliath (KSG), Glaslough Judge, Kilsunny Ivan, Ballyaville caradoc.

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G€N€ IR€LAND Bull Breeder of the week - T.J. Rea, Caherdrinna, , Co.Cork. G€N€ IR€LAND Maternal Bull Breeder Participant’s, TJ Rea & Michael Clifford with the best breeding pedigree Hereford cow in the herd ‘Sandymount Bell’. Backround of the herd: The ‘Caherdrinna’ pedigree Hereford herd was established in 2006 through the purchase of 4 heifers from the ‘Sandymount’ herd of Robert Stanley, Graigue, Drom, Templemore, Co.Tipperary. Maternal Breeding: The herd has an overall replacement index of €82 (24% reliable), making it a 5 star herd and placing it in the top 10% of Hereford herds in Ireland. Top Maternal Cows: The highest rated cow for the replacement index is also the top breeding cow in the herd. Her name is ‘Sandymount Bell’, bred by Robert Stanley, Drom, Co.Tipperary, she is sired by ‘Sandymount Turley’ and is out of a ‘Farney Jerry’ cow. She has a replacement index value of €117 (25% reliable). This gives her 5 stars and Sandymount Bell - Sandymount Turley x Farney Jerry places her in the top 10% of the breed for this trait. She has had 4 great bull calves one year after another, and her last calving interval was 343 days. Key traits of interest: Calving Ease, growth and milk. Recent Sires used: GSQ (Glaslough Esquire), ERV (Ervie Classic S30) & Caherdrinna King (Meiltron Leisure sired Stockbull). Breeder’s comment: “The dairy farmers that purchase bulls from me need a guaranteed easy calving bull. If I lose sight of that trait in my sire selection decisions I can’t expect those dairy farmers to keep coming back for more – its that simple. Although milk & fertility is one of the hallmarks of the Hereford breed, one can never become complacent and so joining the Gene Ireland scheme, will hopefully help me to keep these traits in mind when it comes to making my breeding decisions”.

TJ Rea & Michael Clifford view Sandymount Bell

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A Brand and a Partnership to Benefit Consumers and Producers

Foyle Meats at Omagh, Co Fermanagh and the Irish opinion, represents the consummate eating experience. The Hereford Breed Society established a beef partnership meat is tender, succulent and has a natural taste, which is a called Certified Hereford in January 2007. The excellent unique characteristic of high quality beef.” eating quality associated with Hereford coupled with a Tony attributes these qualities to the natural marbling of medium carcase weight giving ideal size retail cuts ensures Hereford beef. “As a result of this, the intramuscular fat that Foyle Meats is able to market the beef as a premium dissolves in the cooking process, thereby releasing all the quality product. natural flavours within the meat.” In 2013 the product was rebranded and is now promoted The man responsible for introducing Hereford beef to Tony under the “Glenslieve Hereford” label. Cattle supplies for O’Neill was well known Moira-based meat merchant Peter Foyle at Omagh pre dominantly but not exclusively come Hannan. Who comes from a beef farming background and from the border counties and surrounding hinterland. has known for quite some time about the tremendous Steers and heifers should come from Bord Bia Quality quality of Hereford Beef. Peter explained that when he Assured Farms be less than 30 months of age and sired by became aware of the fact that a guaranteed and consistent a Hereford bull. supply could be secured, courtesy of the current The average carcase weight of 280 kg, at conformation class arrangements between the Foyle Meat Group at Omagh and of 0+ and better with an average fat cover of 4L, ensures the Certified Hereford Beef Scheme, he jumped at the that each beef primal contains an ideal blend of internal chance of getting his hands on it. marbling and external fat covering. The expertise of the In his opinion there is an almost insatiable demand for the Foyle Group in sales and marketing and the Hereford quality of beef produced by Hereford Cattle stating that he Society assurances of quality and consistency of supply have certainly wants to grow the business: the bottleneck is the resulted in complete customer satisfaction leading to shortage of certified supply at the present time and is fully increased and repeat orders. The team at Foyle has targeted aware that beef farmers are under significant financial new niche markets in Belgium, Holland, France, Spain and pressure. Given this background, he would advise farmers the UK in addition to Northern Ireland. to consider carefully the option of producing Hereford The ultimate goal of the partnership is to bring the brand branded beef. The Certified Hereford Beef Scheme is offering an attractive right to the top of the recognised beef brands. bonus for all suitable grades of certified cattle. What’s more, the natural qualities of Hereford stock in terms of good Demand for Certified Hereford branded temperament and easy finishing make for simpler beef rockets! management on farm. Peter Hannan concluded by saying One of Belfast’s leading hotels has confirmed that its that: “The key to the reliability and consistency of the patrons just can’t get enough of locally produced Hereford product is the sourcing of our supply. We know that the beef. “We put Hereford branded steaks on to our restaurant animals are sired by Pedigree registered Hereford bulls and menu some months ago and the response from our clientele reared to exacting standards of animal health and welfare”. with regard to the eating experience they have enjoyed has And don’t let anyone say that Peter Hannan is not prepared been extremely positive,” explained Tony O’Neill, Head to back up his own judgement with hard cash. He bid Chef in Belfast’s Merchant Hotel. “The beef we are getting £1,900 to secure the Hereford Champion at Allam’s is well matured, extremely uniform in quality and, in my Christmas Show and Sale 2009.

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Cavan/Monaghan Hereford Cattle Producers Win Foyle Valley Carcase Competition Once Again Not for the first time Monaghan and Cavan producers were required in meeting the high spec of its customers and once again to the fore winning both the first and second ultimately the consumer. place at another very successful Foyle Valley Producer Club Increased supplies of Hereford cattle are required each Annual Carcase Competition held at Omagh last week. With week to maintain supply of the “Glenslieve Hereford” beef total prizes available worth over £3,500 the competition brand which is so successful for the Foyle group growing was open to all Producer club members and had three week on week. classes: Hereford Beef, Aberdeen Angus Beef and Beef. The Substantial premiums are currently available with base plus competition was based on two criteria; weight and grade of a bonus of 18 cent for in spec steers and heifers i.e. 240 – the four animals, with the winners accumulating the highest 400 kg O+, R and U. Base plus 14 cent on O- and O=. A number of points. The competition was open to groups of further 12 cent bonus applies on a carcase of 280 – 400 kg. four animals rather than individuals, as the aim was to In these tough times producers need to secure every cent reward beef producers who could demonstrate consistency available. Contact local agent Eric Humphreys today for in a batch of cattle. The quality of cattle throughout the details and quotation. Animals are assembled for transport competition was exceptional. to Omagh each week at Ballybay Mart. Winner in the Hereford Carcase Competition was Mr Leslie A significant bonus is also available through Donegal Meats Waddell from Cloverhill, Stranooden, Co Monaghan; he for Hereford and Hereford cross bulls under 24 months and received a cheque for £500 plus a crystal trophy for his under 400kg. batch of four quality heifers meeting the spec spot on. In Joint winners of the Beef Carcase Competition were Mr second place was Cootehill, Co Cavan farmer Mr Terence Mark Hawkes from Omagh, Co Tyrone and Mr Colin Jack Sexton whose batch was again well within the desired spec. from Ardstraw, Co Tyrone. Third place was awarded to AJD The standard of cattle in this category was excellent, making Farms, Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone. it a very close competition. Both producers are consistent The Aberdeen Angus Carcase Competition was held in suppliers to the “Glenslieve Hereford” brand and part of a conjunction with Aberdeen Angus Quality Beef Ltd (AAQB). steadily growing group of quality producers in the region Mr Eric love from Ballymoney, Co Antrim. Second place achieving premium returns. was awarded to Mr Leslie Dunn and third place to Mr David The Irish Hereford Society in congratulating the winners M Lowry, both from Bready, Co Tyrone. commended Foyle Valley on its continued initiative with the The Foyle Food Group would like to thank all their suppliers “Glenslieve Hereford” brand focusing on and highlighting who took part. The superb display of stock fully reflects the the quality of cattle coming through and the quality that is quality of cattle delivered throughout the year.

Larry Feeney, Irish Herefords; Leslie Waddle, Stranooden, Co Monaghan, Hereford Carcase Competition Winner is presented with £500 & a crystal trophy by Emma Russell, Foyle Food Alexander & Leslie Waddle, Cloverhill, Stranooden, Co Group and Eric Humphreys Coordinator-Procurement Monaghan, Foyle Valley Hereford Carcase Winners.

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L/R: Willie Branagan, Chairman; Timmy O’Sullivan, President IHBS; Eamon Moulds, Lesly Sandes, Field Officer, IHBS, busy at the Slaney Foods. Ploughing

The Society and Hereford Prime extend sincere thanks to all those who exhibited Hereford cattle at the event.

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Ireland’s fastest growing meat brand in the past nine tasting. The steaks were assessed and ranked for months since its launch has been the “DELUXE” Irish tenderness, flavour and overall eating experience. The top Hereford Range at German supermarket group Lidl. Such Hereford steak came from a 26-month-old steer, grading has been the demand for the product aged for 14 days on O+4-, which had a carcase weight of 322.4kg. The supplier the bone and a further 14 days for extra maturity giving a was dairy farmer Noel Maher, from Ballinleenty, Co total of 28 days that it has caught the attention of Lidl Tipperary. Interestingly, beef eating quality is not linked to Europe. Given the extraordinary growth in demand for this carcase shape. The Lidl Deluxe Irish Hereford Range, addition to the “Deluxe” range which has exceeded even the supplied from Slaney, has done really well and is largely most optimistic estimates for a new product launch, supply based on Herefords from the dairy herd. Slaney Foods' has been a consistent challenge. Slaney Valley brand, which is aimed at the catering and The market has sufficient capacity to absorb even greater restaurant sector across Europe, is also growing nicely, numbers of cattle each week with the possibility if supply according to Mr Fanning. He said it is vital that they always can be upped the brand can further develop outside Ireland. deliver consistent product to customers.” Irish Hereford beef clearly marked as such now has a shelf The Secretary of the Irish Hereford Society Larry Feeney presence in 172 Lidl stores across Ireland a visibility that speaking at the event congratulated Noel Maher winner of could only be dreamed of a short number of years ago. Lidl the Supreme Hereford award and also Hereford winners have also made determined efforts to aggressively market Gillian & David Hendy, Riverstown, Kildangan, the product as they know from their own stringent taste Monasterevin and James Kelliher, Ballybrood, Caherline, testing and customer feedback that this is a product of Limerick on behalf of the Society. The achievement of these outstanding quality. Slaney Foods and sister company the farmers was he stated typical of the top class standard of Linden Group in Northern Ireland must be commended on excellence aimed at and reached by producers involved in their production, packaging and distribution of the product the Slaney/Lidl/Hereford project. and their dedication to excellence right along the food chain. In their efforts to raise standards further and raise Cattle wanted weekly Phone Eamon @ 087/6779567 or awareness of quality beef Slaney Foods recently held the John @ 087/2695119 €6,000 Slaney Foods Quality Steak Competition which attracted an entry of about 1,000 steers and heifers that met the specifications for their brands. Journalist John Shirley takes up the story “All 1,000 carcases were given the meticulous standard Slaney treatment to enhance eating quality with three carcases from each category selected for the steak tasting test. In the delightful company of Mary Lacey, captain of the three-in-a-row Wexford All- Ireland camogie team, and Bill Kelly, owner and manager of Kelly’s Hotel in Rosslare, I sampled rib-eye steaks from the nine selected carcases. The carcases were identified by a number. The owners/breeders were not identified until after the The three tender succulent Irish Hereford Steaks from which the winner was selected

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Slaney Foods, along with sister company Linden Foods in Northern Ireland, supply a Marks and Spencer-branded product, but they are also building brands of their own. They include certified Aberdeen Angus and Hereford beef. They are operated in conjunction with the two breed societies. They also have in-house brands Slaney Valley, Slaney Gold and Slaney Rose Veal. The 2013 Slaney Foods Quality Steak Competition attracted an entry of about 1,000 steers and heifers that met the specifications for the brands. The entries were split into three categories, Angus, Hereford and Slaney Valley. All 1,000 carcases were given the meticulous standard Slaney treatment to enhance eating quality. This includes electrical stimulation, and detailed temperature control coupled with a huge six weeks of aging. Three carcases from each category were selected for the steak tasting test. In the delightful company of Mary Lacey, captain of the three-in-a-row Wexford All-Ireland camogie team, and Bill Kelly, owner and manager of Kelly’s Hotel in Rosslare, I sampled rib-eye steaks from these nine carcases. John Shirley: The carcases were identified by a number. The ‘I've no beef with quality owners/breeders were not identified until after the tasting. The steaks were assessed and ranked for tenderness, flavour of Irish steak after and overall eating experience. To be honest, even the lowest ranked steak had my digestive tasting dream job’ juices flowing. The Slaney post-slaughter treatment to enhance steak tenderness, flavour, etc., works. had my dream job for one night last week. I partook in The top Hereford steak came from a 26-month-old steer, the taster panel for the Slaney Foods Quality Steak also grading O+4-, which had a carcase weight of 322.4kg. Competition. Yum yum! I have always thought that if The supplier was dairy farmer Noel Maher, from God made anything nicer than a tender juicy beef steak, he Ballinleenty, Co Tipperary I For the record, the top Aberdeen Angus steak came from a kept it for himself. Eating quality is the ultimate test of our beef animals. Yet, 26-month-old steer grade O+4-, 348.5kg carcase weight as a beef exporting nation, the emphasis on eating quality supplied by Thomas Whelan, Kinnagh, Ballycullane, New has not always been what it should have been. But I reckon Ross, Co Wexford. that, of late, this deficit is being addressed. The top steak in the Slaney Valley category came from a 20- Then again, there are different perceptions of eating quality month-old Charolais cross steer grade R+3=, which across the globe. In the western world, where beef is eaten weighed 319kg. This animal was supplied by Gavan Kinch, as a standalone item, flavour is really important. Kilnahue, Gorey, Co Wexford. As a rule, some fat, especially marbling fat, is perceived to Interestingly, beef eating quality is not linked to carcase add flavour to a steak, so much so that in the US, fat shape. carcases earn a premium. Given the right rearing, feeding and post-slaughter In other countries, chefs add flavour through sauces and treatment, Slaney Foods beef manager Rory Fanning is condiments. They want soft, lean beef to carry the sauces confident that beef from the dairy herd can meet the top and will run a mile from fat. eating quality criteria. Irish farmers and exporters must cater for all tastes but The Lidl Deluxe Irish Hereford Range, supplied from traits such as tenderness, juiciness and flavour will always Slaney, has done really well and is largely based on be winners when promoting our beef. Herefords from the dairy herd. To maximise these assets all sectors of the beef chain – Slaney Foods' Slaney Valley brand, which is aimed at the breeders, farmers and processors – need to work in catering and restaurant sector across Europe, is also harmony. growing nicely, according to Mr Fanning. He said it is vital Good butchers and chefs have always known how to get the that they always deliver consistent product to customers. most out of their meat. Our large beef exporters are now The steaks in last week's Slaney Foods Quality Steak harnessing the best meat practices in order to deliver Competition were taken from cattle slaughtered in early consistently high eating quality. April. In many cases, this beef is branded by the supermarket and Speaking to the farmer suppliers, it was notable that all the Irish exporter remains anonymous, but in others the were feeding highish levels of meal during the finishing exporter is building his or her own brand. period.

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Many studies have looked at factors that contribute to a For years, farmers got little or no feedback from their beef tasty steak. These include - factory about consumer acceptability of their cattle. Indeed, * Age of animal. Older animals that have gone through when much of our beef was sold to intervention, consumer a feed deprivation period will have tougher meat. Beef response was not even an issue. from very young animals can be bland; This has all changed for the better. The production chain * Gender. Beef from heifers and steers is of superior from farmer to consumer through the processor is open and eating quality to bull beef; transparent. * Feeding. Grass adds flavour and juiciness to beef and All links of the chain can work together to enhance the also enhances health-promoting factors. Meal feeding image and consistency of Irish beef and keep our prime beef before slaughter can also promote tenderness; prices in the good place that they now enjoy – well ahead of * Post-slaughter hip-bone hanging, electrical equivalent prices in Italy and France. stimulation and aging of the meat all promote eating quality; * Australian research has shown that docile cattle Irish Independent/Farming Independent: produce more tender beef. John Shirley – 28 May 2013

Eugene Callaghan, Kelly's Hotel prepares the steaks for taste Larry Feeney Hereford Soc. Mary Lacey Judge, Supreme testing by Judges Bill Kelly, Kelly's Hotel, John Shirley, Hereford Winner Noel Maher & Elizabeth Dwyer, Back L to R Farming Indo and Mary Lacey, Captain Wexford all Ireland Eamon Moulds, Slaney Foods, John Shirley, John McDonald, Camogie team. Slaney Foods.

James Daly Agent Slaney Foods, Larry Feeney Hereford Soc. Larry Feeney Hereford Soc. Mary Lacey Judge, Hereford Mary Lacey, Hereford winner James Kelliher, Back L to R winners Gillian & David Hendy Back L to R Eamon Moulds, John Shirley Judge, Eamon Moulds, John McDonald Slaney Foods, John Shirley Judge & John McDonald, Slaney Procurement Slaney Foods. Foods.

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Linden Foods expands livestock programme into Hereford Beef

inden Foods, one of the UK’s customers for greater choice in their leading red meat suppliers to weekly grocery shopping. Linden many leading retail and food Foods has been supplying Lidl with sLervice customers, has for the first quality products for some time now time expanded the Linden Livestock and the addition of the Hereford beef Programme to include Hereford Beef lines is testament to the quality and to meet increasing demand for the range of the products we know they product. provide.” The development follows Linden The Linden Livestock Programme was Foods major contract win in originally established in 2008 to December to supply the supermarket ensure a strong and sustainable supply chain Lidl with a range of Hereford of mainly Friesian and Aberdeen products available under the Angus livestock to the business. Now supermarket’s Deluxe range, the Programme has expanded to including a premium Northern Irish Hereford specialty include a network of eight calf rearing units across Northern fillet steak, a Northern Irish Hereford sirloin steak and Ireland to rear calves to 12 weeks of age which then pass on Northern Irish Hereford Lean Mince Beef which are all to specialist beef finishers to be finished using a number of available across Lidl’s 36 stores in Northern Ireland. different finishing systems, ranging from intensive cereal The new Hereford products are aged on the bone for 14 days finishing to extensive grass based finishing. and matured for a total of 28 days to offer meat that is tender and succulent and has more marbling leading to Linden Foods launch Deluxe Irish better flavour. Frank Foster, Supply Chain Manager with Linden Foods Hereford burger in LIDL in time said: “The Linden Livestock programme, one of the first of for barbeque season its kind in the industry, is an initiative that ensures local famers can supply Linden Foods with exactly what we need. The expansion of the programme into Hereford beef will ensure we can meet the growing demand for quality Northern Irish Hereford beef for an increasingly discerning local market.” He said: “While there has never been more focus on the provenance of our meat, the Linden Livestock Programme provides a fully integrated supply chain ensuring locally reared Hereford beef is fully traceable and by continuing to work closely with Northern Irish farmers we can also ensure it is sustainable both for farmers and consumers.” Farmer Ramsay Stewart, a dairy farmer from Stewartstown, County Tyrone is one of a growing number of farmers committed to supplying Linden Livestock with Hereford Bull calves. He has farmed for more than 25 years and last year purchased a pedigree Hereford bull. He says: Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meat “Hereford cattle offer high quality marbled beef and processors, has developed a new Irish Hereford burger now excellent flavour. I’m delighted to be part of Linden’s available across all Lidl stores in Northern Ireland in time livestock scheme which enables me to farm this increasingly for the summer barbeque season. popular breed and provide fully traceable meat as part of In response to consumer demand for a more premium Linden Foods’ quality assured integrated supply chain.” burger, the new product is available under the Lucia Christy, Project Manager with Lidl Northern Ireland supermarket’s Deluxe range. said: “The introduction of the Deluxe Hereford meat range Catherine Hunter, Retail Account Manager, Linden Foods including the Northern Irish Hereford Fillet Steaks, the said: “We are delighted to continue to develop our business Northern Irish Hereford Sirloin Steaks and Northern Irish with Lidl with the launch of this new Deluxe Irish Hereford Hereford Lean Beef Mince has met the demands of our burger. Consumers are demanding high quality, locally -

Page 57 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 sourced meat at affordable Northern Irish prices and this is exactly Hereford specialty what we deliver for Lidl. fillet steak, a The Hereford burger is the Northern Irish ideal addition to our Hereford sirloin existing range of Hereford steak and Northern products as we move into Irish Hereford Lean the summer barbeque Mince Beef. season.” Linden Foods’ Here- Lucia Christy from Lidl ford products, are Northern Ireland said: aged on the bone for “The Deluxe Hereford 14 days and matured range has been incredibly for a total of 28 days, popular with our to offer meat that is customers - they recognise its superior quality and flavor tender and succulent and has more marbling leading to and we predict the new Hereford burger will be just as big better flavor. a hit - a must for any summer barbeque.” In addition to the Hereford product lines, Linden Foods Complementing the new Hereford burger will be two new already supply product lines to Lidl under the Heat, Eat and flavoured burgers that Linden Foods and Lidl have worked Enjoy range which include; Hunters BBQ Chicken; Italian together to develop - Irish Cheddar and Onion beef burger Style Meatballs with Arrabiata Sauce; Fully Loaded Burger and Irish Peppered beef burger. These new product with Bacon and Cheese; Succulent Garlic and Herb Chicken innovations will also be part of the Deluxe Hereford range Breast Strips; Aromatic Chili Chicken Breast Strips; and offer Lidl customers even more variety and choice and Somerset Style Pork Fillet Medallions; Delicious Pork Loin are available now in Lidl Northern Ireland stores. Steaks with Toffee Apple Butter; and Moroccan Style Linden Foods won a contract with Lidl at the end of last year Chicken. to supply the chain of grocery stores with a number of new Lidl displayed its full range of products supplied by Linden product lines under its Deluxe range, including a premium Foods at the Balmoral Show in May 2013.

The Winning Team

Toureenbrien Una - with Una Murphy and Killian O’Malley.

Winner of 3 First Prizes in Summer Shows 2013 including the Junior Hereford Class at Limerick.

VISITORS WELCOME - STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE MARTIN MURPHY & FAMILY Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary. Tel. 061-378445 086-1072847

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Robert Prendiville - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath Paul crosson - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co. Meath Brendan Swan - Teagasc, Crops, Environment and Land Use Research Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford Padraig French - Teagasc, Animal Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork

Summary gestation traits. Over 80 per cent of the Aberdeen Angus • Early maturing calves account for 25% of calves born and Hereford calves from Holstein-Friesian cows are born from the national dairy herd. between February and May (Figure 1). • Blueprints for these production systems are focused on Most of the early maturing beef breeds used on the dairy low input pasture based production. herd achieve a commercially acceptable level of carcass • Approximately 42% heifers and 36% of male animals fatness at a young age and are therefore, suitable for generated from the dairy herd are greater than 24 and systems of production which are grass based producing 30 months of age at slaughter, respectively. saleable carcasses at relatively low slaughter weight. • Current research is examining various finishing Typically, early maturing dairy male calves are finished as strategies for heifers and steers from low input pasture steers while heifers are finished off pasture at the end of based production systems ensuring continuous supply the second grazing season or retained for breeding in the of beef throughout the year. suckler herd. These early maturing dairy calf to beef • Results presented indicate that the production systems systems are sustainable in that performance is optimised under investigation are profitable and that life time from grazed pasture. gain from grazed grass is a critical component of this.

Introduction Figure 1: Proportion of Aberdeen Angus and Hereford Currently, approximately 60% of dairy cows are bred to calves born per month to dairy cows. dairy sires with the remainder bred to beef sires. This represents an increase in the proportion of dairy sires and is largely attributed to the abolition of milk quotas in 2015. It is anticipated that dairy production systems will continue to be seasonal, where the majority of calves will be born in spring. The early maturing beef breeds, Aberdeen Angus and Hereford, are the more desired beef breeds used by dairy farmers due to their ease of calving and short

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Previously, Keane et al. (2009) described the performance profitability of the production systems were presented at a of early maturing crossbred animals from the dairy herd Teagasc Open Day in October 2012. However, results (both heifers and steers) based on research carried out at from the first cycle of calves have now been complete. Teagasc, Grange. These systems focused on low input Hence, the objective of this paper is to describe the pasture based production. A 19-month production system production systems that are being evaluated and outline was identified for early maturing spring born crossbred preliminary economic analysis, to provide an indication of heifers slaughtered off pasture at the end of the second the profitability of these early maturing dairy calf to beef grazing season. Lifetime concentrate supplementation production systems. was 250 kg per head. Live weight at slaughter was 460 kg and carcass weight was 235 kg, respectively. The early Current study and preliminary economic maturing spring born steers were slaughtered at 22 analysis months of age. These animals were housed at the end of A total of 128 early maturing dairy crossbred calves were the second grazing season and finished over an 84 day assembled for the study. Sixty-four February born calves period. Live weight at slaughter was 570 kg and carcass were purchased in early March, 32 males (16 Angus and weight was 295 kg. Concentrate input during the finishing 16 Hereford) and 32 females (16 Angus and 16 Hereford). period was 420 kg per head (5 kg of concentrates plus An additional 64 April born calves, identical in breakdown silage ad-libitum) with a total lifetime concentrate input to that purchased in March, were purchased in late of 670 kg per head. Currently, approximately 20% of early April/early May. Varying production systems were maturing heifers are slaughtered from 18 to 21 months of generated by adjusting the age at slaughter for February age while 42% are greater than two years of age at the and April born heifers and steers (Figure 2). The time of slaughter (McHugh, personal communication). objectives of the experiment were to establish systems of Similarly, 26% of early maturing male cattle are production that are profitable to producers and slaughtered at 22 to 25 months of age while 36% are marketable for processors while ensuring continuous greater than 30 months at slaughter (McHugh, personal supply of high value product to the marketplace. Low communication). Such systems greatly reduce the input pasture based systems are the focal point for all stocking rate potential of the farm and increase the costs production systems investigated. Performance results of production. from the calves purchased in the first year of the three A number of products (Hereford Prime and Certified year study are presented. Calves were supplemented at Angus) are currently on the market which capitalise on pasture during the first grazing season receiving 1 kg per the perceived eating quality traits of animals from these head daily. During the first winter good quality grass breeds within pre-defined carcass weight, age and fatness silage was offered in addition to a further 1.5 kg per head specifications. Since early 2011 Teagasc have developed a daily. joint research programme with ABP Food Group, The economic analysis undertaken is based on the Certified Irish Angus, Irish Hereford Prime, the Irish biological (animal performance) data generated at the Angus Cattle Society Ltd. and the Irish Hereford Breed Johnstown Castle research farm. Variable costs including Society to optimise the production of these systems by milk replacer, fertilizer, contractor charges, medical and developing technologies for each of the key stakeholders veterinarian, silage and reseeding, fixed costs (machinery involved, including the beef bull breeder, the dairy farmer, maintenance and running costs, farm maintenance, car, the beef farmer and the meat processor. telephone, electricity and insurance) and sales values were based on actual system inputs and outputs where possible Current research at Johnstown Castle and evaluated on current prices (Table 1). Live weight and In spring 2011, the early maturing dairy calf to beef study carcass performance levels are presented in Table 2. was established at the Johnstown Castle research farm. Sensitivity analysis was also carried out on the key The aim of the research was to provide greater insight into variables (concentrate price and beef price) to assess the the potential of these breeds from low input pasture based impact of fluctuations in profitability. production systems. The study at the Johnstown Castle research farm is relatively small scale but will be repeated over multiple years, providing a clearer insight into the merits of alternative early maturing dairy crossbred production systems. Detailed animal performance results from Johnstown Castle have been presented via a number of forums in recent times: Teagasc Open Day, update in the Irish Grassland Association newsletter, etc. The response from industry from the first year of the study suggests there is considerable interest in early maturing dairy calf to beef production systems. Projected animal performance and

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Results from heifer production systems (by €29), the greater housing requirements of the 21 Each finishing system contained 16 animals. Of the 32 month system (slaughtered in January) increased capital February born heifers, the first 16 animals (8 Angus and 8 costs for this system relative to the earlier finished 19 Herefords) were slaughtered in September at 19 months month system. Thus, net margin per head was greater for of age. The remaining February born heifers were the 19 month system. slaughtered in November at 21 months of age thus Results from steer production systems providing data for a further two months finishing. Both Consistent with the heifer production systems, the steers heifers in 19 and 21 month production systems were were either February or April born and had two ages at slaughtered off pasture. Animals received 2.5 kg of slaughter. The first group of February born steers were concentrates per day for 60 days pre-slaughter. The slaughtered off pasture with 2.5 kg of concentrate physical performance of the Aberdeen Angus and the supplementation in November at 21 months of age. The Hereford production systems were similar and so, for the remainder of the February born steers were housed and purposes of presentation, are integrated from hereon. finished indoors on silage ad-libitum with 5 kg of Heifers in the 19 month production system were 454 kg at concentrate supplementation per day. These animals were slaughter yielding a carcass of 228 kg. Live weight and slaughtered in January. Live weight and carcass weight of carcass weight for heifers in the 21 month production 533 kg and 277 kg, respectively, were achieved for steers system were 471 kg and 238 kg, respectively. Carcass in the 21 month production system. February born steers conformation for heifers in both production systems were finished at 23 months of age were housed after the second predominately ‘O=’ with carcass fat classes of 3-/=. season at pasture and finished indoors on silage ad- The April born heifers also had two ages at slaughter. The libitum and 5 kg of concentrate supplementation. Live first group were slaughtered in November at 19 months weight at slaughter was 581 kg and a carcass weight of 293 following supplementation of 2.5 kg concentrates for the kg was achieved. Carcass conformation for steers in both final 60 days at pasture. The remaining animals were production systems were predominately ‘O=/ O+’ with housed and finished on silage ad-libitum with 5 kg of carcass fat classes of 3-/=. concentrates per day. These animals were slaughtered in Late born steers also had two slaughter dates. The first January at 21 months of age. April born heifers in the 19 group were housed in November after the second season month production system had a live weight at slaughter of at pasture and finished at 21 months of age on silage ad- 465 kg yielding a carcass weight of 234 kg. The heifers in libitum plus 5 kg of concentrates. These animals were the 21 month production system had a live weight and slaughtered in January and were 545 kg live weight at carcass weight of 501 kg and 249 kg, respectively. Carcass slaughter. Carcass weight for these steers was 270 kg. The conformation for heifers in both production systems were final group were housed and stored over the second predominately ‘O=’ with carcass fat classes of 3-/+. winter on a silage only diet. These animals were turned out to pasture for a third season and were slaughtered in Economic outcomes June at 26 months of age. Live weight at slaughter was The economics of the production systems based on 606 kg and a carcass weight of 315 kg was achieved. profitability per head are presented in Table 3. For the Carcass conformation for steers in both production February born heifers finished at 19 months of age total systems were predominately ‘O=/ O+’ with carcass fat variable costs were €417 per head and thus, gross margin classes of 3=/+. was €331 per head. By delaying the slaughter date by two months, beef price reduced slightly (since November prices are historically lower than September prices) and carcass output per head increased by 10 kg. Taken together, these differences increased gross margin per head slightly (€13). Net margin per head followed from the gross margin results with the 21 month system returning a slightly higher margin than the 19 month system. The total variable costs associated with production for the April born heifers slaughtered at 19 months of age (in November) were €370. This resulted in a gross margin of €399. By leaving the animals at pasture until the end of the grazing season and finishing the cattle indoors at 21 months of age over a 90 day period, beef price was greater and the concentrate input requirements increased by 150 kg per head (€45 per head). Although gross margin per head was greater

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Economic findings grass utilisation, the farm would need to grow 10.1 t The economics of the production systems based on DM/ha and 11.6 t DM per ha for each system, respectively. profitability per head are presented in Table 3. Total At 225 kg organic N per hectare this rises to 11.3 and 13.0 variable costs for the February born steer slaughtered at t DM/ha, respectively. Thus, the capacity of the farm to 21 months of age were €448 resulting in a gross margin of grow grass will largely dictate the stock carrying potential €419 per head. By retaining the animals for a further two of the farm. months, finishing indoors on grass silage and concentrates, sales and concentrate costs per head Conclusion increased (by €155 and €91, respectively). Livestock sales The finishing systems are presented from the first cycle of typically benefit from a beef price rise at this time of the calves from the research study being carried out at year. Gross margin per head was similar for both systems, Johnstown Castle, the aim of which is to establish however, capital costs were greater for the 23 month sustainable systems of production for early maturing system (requiring an indoor finishing period) and heifers and steers that are profitable to producers and therefore, there was a net margin advantage of €100 per result in a high value product that is continuously head in favour of the 21 month system. available to the marketplace. Current results indicate that Similarly, there were substantial differences in the optimum animal performance was achieved across all economics of the April born steer systems, however, in production systems, yielding adequate carcass weights, this case the advantage was in favour of the systems conformation scores and fat classes across all systems. finishing at the older age with beef price rise again The economic appraisal suggests that there were favouring the later finish system. Both systems required a substantial differences in gross between the systems. In second indoor winter feeding period with the steers particular, achieving a high proportion of total life time slaughtered in January finished indoors on silage ad- gain from grazed grass is critical. libitum and 5 kg of concentrates and the steers destined for grass based finishing stored on silage only. Steers Acknowledgements slaughtered at 26 months of age achieved heavier carcass Financial support from ABP Food Group, Irish Hereford weights with lower concentrate requirements. Indeed, Prime, Certified Irish Angus, the Irish Hereford Breed approximately 75% of the slaughter weight was achieved Society and Irish Angus Cattle Society is gratefully from grazed grass as opposed to 55% for the 21 month appreciated. The authors also wish to acknowledge the system. Consequently, gross margin per head was diligent work carried out by the Johnstown Castle staff. significantly greater for the 26 month system relative to that achieved in the indoor system. Fixed costs were References similar and thus, net margin also followed this same trend Bord Bia. (2013). Cattle throughput graphs 2000-2012. with the 26 month system having a net margin per head http://www.bordbia.ie/industryservices/Archive/cattle/Pages/T more than three times that of the 21 month system. hroughput.aspx. Keane M.G., E.G. O’Riordan and P. O’Kiely. 2009. Dairy calf to beef production systems. Producer group bonus payments McHugh, N. 2013. personal communication The bonus payments from the producer groups make a significant contribution to the economics of the production systems. The bonus payments for the early maturing heifers are €60 per head approximately. Table 1. Assumptions of the model. Similarly, the production systems for the steers increase significantly. There is a large differential in bonus Calf price (€/head) payment for the steers due to the seasonality of the bonus Milk replacer (€/t) 2200 structure for the Angus. The bonus payments range from €68 to €95 per head. The impact of the bonus scheme as Calf ration (€/t) 350 paid for the animals slaughtered in the Johnstown Castle project are presented in Table 3. Finishing ration (€/t) 300 Silage (€/t) 27 Herbage production A key element of profitable dairy calf to beef systems is Straw (€/t) 80 the efficient utilisation of grazed grass. Each system has a Vet callout fee (€/callout) 70 different requirement for herbage per head ranging from 2.3 t DM for the 19 month heifer systems to 4.3 t DM for Vet meds per calf (€/calf) 15 the 26 month steer system. At a stocking rate of 200 kg Beef price (c/kg for R3) 450 organic N per hectare and assuming excellent levels of

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Table 2. Performance results from the production systems.

Heifers Steers Month of birth February April February April Average daily gain (kg/d) First season at pasture 0.82 0.79 0.92 0.78 First winter 0.76 0.71 0.75 0.67 Second season at pasture 0.78 0.74 0.82 0.78 Indoor finishing - 1.01 0.98 1.11 Second winter -- -0.43 Third season -- -1.28

Month of slaughter Sept Nov Nov Jan Nov Jan Jan June Age at slaughter (mo) 19 21 19 21 21 23 21 26 Live weight 454 471 465 501 533 581 545 606 Carcass weight 228 238 234 249 277 293 270 315 Conformation score O= O= O+ O+ O= O+ O= O+ Fat class 3- 3= 3- 3+ 3- 3= 3= 3+

Table 3. Economics of the production systems under investigation (€/hd unless stated).

Heifers Steers Month of birth February April February April Slaughter age (mo) 19 21 19 21 21 23 21 26

Beef price (c/kg) 1 424 416 421 446 411 441 437 460

Revenue Livestock sales 965 991 986 1112 1141 1296 1178 1449 Less purchases 217 217 217 217 273 273 273 273 Net income 748 774 769 895 867 1023 905 1176

Concentrates 170 170 141 186 172 263 237 160 Milk replacer 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 Hay 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 Grazed grass 67 84 71 75 90 79 66 97 Grass silage 40 35 21 64 42 105 92 151 Vet & med 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 Other 38 38 35 41 43 51 48 50 Total variable costs 417 430 370 467 448 599 545 564

Gross margin (€/hd) 331 344 399 428 419 424 360 613 Gross margin (€/hd; incl. QAS and bonus payments) 415 450 502 520 542 528 460 745

Net margin (€/hd) 2 169 182 237 161 257 157 93 346 Net margin (€/hd; incl. QAS and bonus payments) 253 288 340 253 380 261 193 478

Number of animal units 3 per ha at different stocking intensities 200 organic N 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.0 2.2 225 organic N 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.4 3.4 3.0 3.4 2.5

Sensitivity analysis on a per head basis Concentrate price (+/- €10/t fresh) 4.80 4.60 4.00 5.30 4.90 7.50 8.10 4.70 Beef price (+/- 10c/kg) 22.80 23.80 23.40 24.90 27.70 29.40 27.00 31.50

1 Actual price received depends on date of sale (i.e. seasonality effects) and carcass grading assuming a base price of €4.50/kg carcass. 2 Fixed costs include depreciation and interest on buildings/facilities and overheads. 3 An animal unit represents a calf through to slaughter.

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Hereford RDS Champion of Champions Award 2013 Kye Sheila 596 from the herd of Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co Roscommon has been selected as the 2013 RDS Hereford Champion of Champions. Much of her show career has centred on the summer and autumn of 2013. Born in November 2011 she took to the catwalk when just eighteen months old and has caused quite a stir and turned many heads in the interim. From east to west across the country judges were smitten by her charms awarding her the top honours in a total of six Supreme Hereford Championships including the national at Tullamore where international judge Aled Jones of the internationally renowned Dendor Hereford herd in Wales had no hesitation in tapping her forward and presenting her with her sash. Her sire Steil Gerard is bred by Mr McGrath’s near neighbour JJ McCormack, Tulsk and is current herd sire at the Trillick herd of JJ Farrell for whom he has sired several prizewinners including the top price €7,100 through cyberspace to those members of the family in Trillick Governor at Tullamore in March 2013. One of a Australia missing out on the action and celebration. number of successful Churchill Storm V583 sons he was Congratulations to all involved. purchased by Mr Farrell at Roscommon following completion of test at the Tully performance test centre. Sheila’s dam Kye Paula 1st is sired by Yarram Pompeii V055 and out of the homebred Kye Spot 18th a Lisnabin Jovial daughter. There is in the pedigree Sheila 596 a double cross of Jovial the very successful CH 3223 Visa ET 57X son bred at Lisnabin by the late DJD Purdon a lifetime member of the RDS and former President, Chairman and council member of the Irish Hereford Breed Society. The Kye herd has been to the forefront in producing top Hereford genetics in the Connaught region for half a century. The 2012 RDS Champion of Champions and RUAS Balmoral Champion Kye Rodge 553 was also bred bred by the McGrath family before being purchased at Tullamore where he was Reserve Champion by current owner Coote Geelan before going on to greater honours at Balmoral. Minister for Agriculture & The Marine, Simon Coveney TD and The whole McGrath family have been elated during the Matthew Dempsey, RDS President, making the presentation to Padraig season with Championship photos flying back and forth McGrath.

Page 65 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Future of Herefords Assured Congratulations and best wishes to Dr programme was successfully completed Article: Proteomic characterization of Mervyn Parr on successfully completing in Athenry in August 2012. histotroph during the preimplantation his PhD. One the younger well educated Dr Parr has worked with some of the phase of the oestrous cycle in cattle. generation of Hereford breeders coming most renowned individuals in Irish Michael P Mullen, Giuliano Elia, Marl along the future of the Society and the Agricultural Research at Teagasc. The Hilliard, Mervyn H Parr, Michael G breed is assured with such talent following learned articles may be Diskin, Alex C O Evans, Mark A Crowe. available to it. accessed through the internet at Mervyn current chairman of the South www.researchgate.com Leinster Branch of the Society is son of Article: Effects of systemic Henry & Heather Parr, Tourtane House, progesterone during the early luteal Clogh, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. phase on the availabilities of amino He is with dad Henry a regular exhibitor acids and glucose in the bovine uterine on the summer show circuit with cattle lumen. from the successful Tourtane Herd Michael P Mullen, Fuller W Bazer, regularly featuring amongst the Guoyao Wu, Mervyn H Parr, Alexander prizewinners. Commercial Hereford C O Evans, Mark A Crowe, Michael G cross cattle from the herd have also Diskin. been exhibited on the Society’s stand at Article: Alterations in systemic the National Ploughing Championships. concentrations of progesterone during Mervyn carried out his PhD through the early luteal phase affect RBP4 Teagasc and UCD under the Walsh expression in the bovine uterus. Fellowship programme. The Walsh Michael P Mullen, Niamh Forde, Fellowship is the umbrella name for Mervyn H Parr, Michael G Diskin, postgraduate students carrying out Dermot G Morris, Jarlath E Nally, Masters or PhD programmes. The Alexander C O Evans, Mark A Crowe. Dr. Mervyn Parr pictured at his graduation Kilronan Herefords Consistently Breeding Quality Since 1980

left: Kilronan lola Sire: Kilronan Hosea (KHo)

Right: Kilronan Gloria Sire: Kilronan Hosea (KHo) we use 100% AI on all our females selecting the very best sires available. Sires used for 2013 breeding season include: Kilronan Hosea, Bowmont Storm, Glaslough esquire, trillick Best and Smithston Darby. the best of luck to John leahy, listowel on the purchase of Kilronan lola, layla and Kendra to form his new pedigree herd. Also the best of luck to Mick culkeen and family in tuam with the purchase of Kilronan Katja and Kapri to form their new pedigree herd.

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by Matthew McClure, PhD. Geneticist ICBF

The use of genomics over the past 5 years has greatly marker profile, ICBF is able to impute (or infer) an impacted the dairy industry world-wide. While animal’s microsatellite profile from the genotype. traditionally one had to invest 4-5 years into a young bull With this microsatellite imputation an animal only to get an accurate picture of his breeding values based on has to be genotyped once. In 2013 alone this process his progeny’s performance, with genomics one can predict ensured that €140,000 was saved by not having to an animal’s breeding value soon after birth with high do a microsatellite analysis. accuracy. The use of genomics to identify top sires early has resulted in an estimated 50% improvement in the genetic progress of dairy cattle. Recently the same process has been applied to dairy heifers, thus allowing a farmer to select the top replacement heifers. This year the Beef Genomics Scheme will provide Ireland with the necessary foundation to begin applying the power of genomics to the beef industry. Once genomic breeding values for beef cattle are available a farmer would be able to genotype his potential replacement heifers and bulls and quickly identify the predicted top and bottom performers. Imagine the benefits of being able use genomics to identify the heifers that will be easy calvers and produce progeny with high slaughter weights. While the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) won’t be able to provide genomic breeding values for beef cattle this year there a few benefits a beef farmer can access in 2014 by having his animal genotyped on the IDB chip. (1) Pedigree verification. A genotyped animal can have its pedigree verified as long as the parents have a genotype. Using genotypes ICBF can even predict an animal’s sire as long as the sire was genotyped. A verified pedigree can help avoid accidental inbreeding and allow for a pedigree based breeding value to be estimated. (2) Microsatellite imputation. Microsatellite markers have successfully been used for parentage verification in cattle over the past few decades. Currently the industry is moving to the use of genotypes for parental verification as they are more accurate and powerful. Instead of having to separately obtain, and pay for, a microsatellite

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(3) Genetic disease carrier identification. While (5) Traceability. Each animal’s DNA is unique, and only a small number of causative mutations are each animal’s IDB genetic profile is also unique. If known for genetic diseases, it is currently thought an animal is genotyped at birth there is full that every living animal is a carrier for some genetic traceability of every tissue or meat sample directly disease and genes. The current IDB chip used in back to the animal. The genotype could be used to Ireland can identify an animal’s carrier status for a verify that a stolen animal was yours or that the few diseases, such as Hypotrichosis, and genes such excellent steak served at a restaurant came from your as myostatin, although additional royalty fees will be farm. required for some diseases and major genes. The next version of the IDB chip, due late spring, will analyse even more genetic diseases. With this information one can identify if any cow or bull in your herd is a carrier for a genetic disease. With this information you can then ensure that it is not mated to a carrier animal. In this manner you can still use the best genetics for your herd while minimizing genetic disease risk. This would be especially helpful for any lethal genetic disease as it would remove the economic impact of a calf dying from the disease. (4) Breed composition. ICBF has IDB genotype data on thousands of animals that are representative of all Irish breeds. As each has a unique genotype profile ICBF is able to identify an animal’s breed composition. Just as all black cattle are from an Angus sire, nor are all partial white faced cattle from Hereford sires. ICBF is able to analyse an animal’s IDB genotype and be able to determine if it purebred or one of its parents was a purebred. Cavehill Herefords Established in 1980

cavehill Using top AI sires: esquire Bowmont Storm, was the second Glaslough highest priced bull Esquire, sold in Kilmallock Rathcor Ranger October Sale - and selling at €3400. Bowmont Vancouver.

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Full of Breed character

cill cormaic Kasper (sold to Dovea Genetics) Sire: cill cormaic lotto by Ballinphraise Brandy Dam: lislaughtin Pisces 34th by sire Rathregan Robin (another dam line that has produced)

Main Sire: cedar liam , so far is siring calves of low birth weights, light boned at birth and thicken well after a few weeks. His first two bulls have been sold in pedigree herds. Best of luck to Ted O’Sulliavn “Furaleigh Herd”, and Michael Morrison “Castlerichard Herd” . . . . . both Cork Breeders! First two heifers sold to 2 prominent Longford Breeders - best of luck to the Trillick and the Creagh Herds. Wishing all our customers the best of luck with their purchases

young Male DAVID LARKIN Visitors and Female the Hermitage, Kilcormac, co. offaly. always Stock for welcome Sale tel. 05791-35368, 086-3397810 email: [email protected]

Page 69 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Irish Hereford Prime launched in the Italian market with Carrefour retail chain Carrefour has announced that it has begun to exclusively Carrefour retail chain is the stock a selection of premium Irish Hereford Prime second largest retail chain in products in three of its Milan outlets. the world in terms of revenue, Representing the first time that Irish Hereford Prime has and boasts over a thousand been available in the Italian market, the selected separate stores across Carrefour stores, located at the Centro Commerciale Europe, Latin America, the Carosello in Carugate, Viale Milanofiori in Assago and the Caribbean and the Middle Centro Commerciale Brianza in Letante, are stocking Irish East. Hereford Prime Rump Heart, Sirloin Steak and Bone-in Sirloin. The three selected cuts reflect the high-quality, premium nature of the range, and have been selected for particular Milan stores based on Irish Hereford Prime’s increasing brand prominence in Southern Europe. The availability of these products in Milan Carrefour outlets coincided with the appearance of Irish Hereford Prime on Masterchef Italia 2013 for a special beef-focused episode aired on St. Stephens Day. Irish Hereford Prime Launch Nationwide at Supervalu Stores & Beyond Irish Hereford Prime beef was launched in Supervalu in London). stores nationwide under the Signature Tastes Premium Irish Hereford Prime beef is currently available in Range in early November 2013 Ireland in all good restaurants and hotels through the Irish Hereford Prime began slaughtering its first cattle Pallas food distribution network with the Kepak Group in October 2013 for the Irish Hereford Prime Beef is also on the market as a Musgraves owned Supervalu Stores. The four Kepak premium product in retail and food service across the plants are located in , Co. Cork, Clonee, EU and beyond most recently on the shelves of the Co. Meath, , Co. Westmeath and Athleague, Carrefour retail chain. Co. Roscommon. Current trials taking place in Johnstown Castle in Irish Hereford Prime was chosen as the beef for the conjunction with Teagasc and ABP on producing HEX Taste of London to be presented by the Savoy Hotel. UK steers and heifers bred from the dairy herd are very Chef Heston Blumental has also listed Irish Hereford encouraging. The expansion in this area is vital to the Prime in his new restaurant in London as has the newly supply chain as demand for Irish Hereford Prime beef is opened restaurant in the Chard building (tallest building at record levels.

DEVERELLS HEREFORD & M ORE (formerly Farm Factory Direct) launched their brand new store in November 2013 at the Tanyard, Tullamore, Co. Offaly stocking a full range of Irish Hereford Prime beef, Offaly Lamb and many more artisan products.

Open Wednesday – Saturday 10am to 6pm. Contact 057-9329405 or find them on Facebook for further information.

Page 70 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Irish Hereford Prime Ambassador John Hayes former Munster, Ireland & Lions Rugby player is now an Irish Hereford Prime Ambassador. John who is a Hereford farmer for many years is now working to promote Irish Hereford Prime throughout Ireland visiting many restaurants around the country.

Pictured with Ross Lewis from the Michelin starred restaurant Chapter One in Dublin.

Hereford Prime & the “Fire” Restaurant at the Mansion House purchase “Tubridy the Calf” RTÉ 2fm's Ryan Tubridy donned an auctioneer's hat personally by, RTÉ One's Today presenter Maura and took up a gavel to auction off his bovine namesake, Derrane, RTÉ Radio 1's Mooney reporter Brenda 'Tubridy the Calf', at Dungarvan Cattle Mart, Co. Donohue and John Kenny from D'unbelievables Waterford. The sale of the black whitehead to the amongst others. winning bidder, John 'The Bull' Hayes, bidding on behalf of the “Fire” Restaurant and Irish Hereford Prime Herefords and Cancer Support fetched a whopping €5,500. Group at the NPC The Youghal Cancer Support Group did a fundraiser on Speaking about the the Hereford stand during the ploughing match with the auction, Tubridy said: "I famous Tubrity/Fire calf. The fundraiser was guess the had bonded with my weight of Tubrity/Fire and he weighed in at 350KG. namesake 'Tubridy the Winners were James Ormond Castlellis, The Balla, Calf' over recent weeks Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. First prize was €300 and but, you know what they James donated his prize back to the Youghal cancer say: 'If you love support group. Pauric Geoghegan Tiernea Lettermore something, set it free'! In Co Galway won 2nd all seriousness, though, Prize of a €300 I'm delighted that the Voucher for Ballymaloe sale of the calf and the Cookery School. other animals at the Patrick Bracken auction has raised these Raheen Geashill Co much-needed funds for Offaly won 3rd Prize of Youghal Cancer Support €100. €5000 was Group. The total amount raised from the auction raised at the event for reached in excess of €40,000. the Youghal Cancer Other animals auctioned at the charity cattle auction Support Group. included calves named after, and auctioned off

Page 71 All ABP Ireland and Kepak plants Page 72 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Around the Shows . . . . .

NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW TULLAMORE SUNDAY AUGUST 11th 2013

Judge: Mr Aled Jones, Dendor Herd, Wales, UK Ring Stewards: Mr D Collins & Ms L Sandes

National Supreme & Female Champion: Kye Sheila 596 , DOB: 3rd Nov 2011, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Paula 1. Owner: Padraig McGrath.

National Reserve Supreme and Reserve Female Champion: Moyclare Rose 22 , DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy

National Male Champion: Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530 , DOB: 12th Apr 2009, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady. Owner: Val Ledwith.

National Reserve Male Champion: Knockmountagh Chief , DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina. Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan.

National Heifer Calf Champion: Moyclare Rose 22 , DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy

National Bull Calf Champion: Knockmountagh Chief , DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina. Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan.

National Hereford Cow, In-calf or with her own natural calf at foot, born on/before 30.06.10: 1. Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 574 , DOB: 13th Mar 2010, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R51 Sydney Gem. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 2. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 , DOB: 26TH Sept 2006, s. Doonbiddle Hustler, d. Dorepoll 1 H.L. Duchess. Owner: Matthew Goulding. 3. Appel 1 Mollie , DOB: 12th Mar 2009, s. Udel 1 Webb Ellis, d. Aherlow Julie. Owners: F & J Appelbe. 4. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond , DOB: 15th Dec 2007, s. Trillick Best, d. Kilmanjoro 1 Zara. Owner: Mervyn Parr. 5. Drumboy Noeleen , DOB: 25th Dec 2005, s. Balleen Generator 6th, d. Lislaughtin Piscies 10th. Owner: Sean Kilrane.

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National Hereford Cow or Heifer born between 01.07.2010 and 30.06.2011: 1. Tullaha Primrose , DOB: 7th Sept 2010, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d. Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan. 2. Springvilla Miriam , DOB: 2nd Sept 2010, s. Carhuefree Prince, d. Ballyville Alberta. Owner: Tom Roycroft. 3. Grianan Orange K589 , DOB: 3rd Mar 2011, s. Grianan Highflyer ET, Grianan Orange 409. Owner: Mervyn Parr. 4. Tourtanepoll 1 Sara , DOB: 31st Mar 2011, s. Glaslough Hurricane, d. Kilmanjaro 1 Zara. Owner: Mervyn Parr. 5. Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 617 , DOB: 23rd Mar 2011, s. Corlimore Pompeii, d. Corlismore Sydney 1. Owner: I & J Anderson.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.11 and 31.12.2011: 1. Kye Sheila 596 , DOB: 3rd Nov 2011, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Paula 1. Owner: Padraig McGrath. 2. Knockmountagh Petal , DOB: 20th Sept 2011, s. Smithston Darby, d. Knockmountagh Carmel. Owner: Philip Lynch. 3. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma , DOB: 15th Aug 2011, s. Ardlahan Ginger, d. Knockduff Flower. Owner: Mairead and Michael Curtis & Jones. 4. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy , DOB: 27th Jul 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine Drumm. 5. Springvilla Miss Violet , DOB: 9th Oct 2011, s. Ocean Storm 3, d. Ballyaville Violet One. Owner: Tom Roycroft.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.01.12 and 30.06.2012: 1. Corran Hill Carole , DOB: 2nd Jan 2012, s. Corran Hill Miracle, d. Corran Hill Tara. Owner: I & J Anderson.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.07.12 and 31.08.2012 1. Grianan Poll 1 Orange M 639 , DOB: 4th Jul 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain R22, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald. 2. Rathreganpoll 1 Sally 452 , DOB: 12th Aug 2012, s. Corlismorepoll. 1 Lad 530, d. Rathregan Sally 288. Owner: Val Ledwith. 3. Drumgoon Hill Gloria , DOB: 6th Aug 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Mountrath Gloria. Owner: Aidan McCabe 4. Drumgoon Hill Hazel , DOB: 13th Jul 2012, s. Bowmont Vancouver, d. Drumgoon Hill Daisy. Owner: Aidan McCabe. 5. Trillick Tara , DOB: 24th Jul 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Trillick Dame. Owner: J. J. Farrell.

National Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.09.2012 and 30.11.2012: 1. Moyclare Rose 22 , DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy. 2. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 , DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago ET 193U, d. Dorepoll 1 R 51 Duchess 525. Owner: Matthew Goulding. 3. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea , DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac. Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan. 4. Imokilly Sash , DOB: 21st Sept 2012, s. Ardmulchan Gooch, d. Imokilly Sarah. Owner: Albert De Cogan. 5. Tullaha Raindrop , DOB: 3rd Nov 2012, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d. Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan.

National Hereford Heifer born on/after 01.12.2012 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696 , DOB: 2nd Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 S41 Waitomo Gem. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 2. Corlismore Oyster 597 , DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 3. Gageboro Megan , DOB: 28th Jan 2013, s. Bishophill General, d. Gageboro Hansel. Owner: John Holloway. 4. Grianan Orange M658 , DOB: 10th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Highflyer, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T&A Fitzgerald. 5. Coisceim Febee , DOB: 2nd Jan 2013, s. Smithton Darby, d. Gurteragh Fidelma. Owner: Tim Breen.

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National Supreme Hereford Campion Kye Shelia 596 with National Reserve Supreme Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd Patrick & Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co Offaly with Michael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly

Champion Female Kye Sheila 595 with Owners Patrick & National Reserve Female Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd with Padraig McGrath. Sponsor Tullamore Agri. Michael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co Offaly

National Male Champion Corlismore Poll 1 Lad 530 with Val National Reserve Male Champion Knockmountagh Chief with Ledwith, Rathregan, Batterstown. Eamon McKiernan, Newtown, Monasterboice.

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National Heifer Calf Champion with Michael Judge for the National Hereford Show 2013 Aled Jones, Dendor Herd , UK sets a Molloy. Sponsor ABP, Nenagh. brisk pace in the cow class.

National Bull Calf Champion Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney with Gary McKiernan & Emmet Sommers of Sponsor Knockmountagh Chief, Judge Aled Jones & Pallas Foods. Eamon McKiernan. Sponsor Dotser.

Tullaha Primrose with Tom Creegan, Eamon Moulds of Kye Sheila 596 with Padraic McGrath & Society President Sponsor Slaney Foods & Maura Neenan Creegan. Timmy O'Sullivan of Sponsors IHBS Ltd.

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National Hereford Heifer Calf Champion (confined to 1st-3rd prize winners in the three previous classes): 1. Moyclare Rose 22 , DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy. 2. Grianan Poll 1 Orange M 639 , DOB: 4th Jul 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain R22, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald. 3. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548 , DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago ET 193U, d. Dorepoll 1 R 51 Duchess 525. Owner: Matthew Goulding. 4. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696 , DOB: 2nd Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 S41 Waitomo Gem. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 5. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea , DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac. Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan. 6. Corlismore Oyster 597 , DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 7. Rathreganpoll 1 Sally 452 , DOB: 12th Aug 2012, s. Corlismorepoll. 1 Lad 530, d. Rathregan Sally 288. Owner: Val Ledwith.

National Hereford Bull born on/between 01.01.2012 and 30.06.2012: 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Rumpus 663 , DOB: 3rd March 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 Unwed Lady. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 2. Ballyaville Fine Tune , DOB: 18th Jan 2012, s. Hollow Point Broker, d. Ballyaville Bea. Owners: Deverell Family. 3. Port 1 Bill , DOB: 7th March 2012, s. Port 1 Bob, d. Port 1 Ginger. Owners: J &J Canty. 4. Rathregan 1 Sarsfield , DOB: 22nd Feb 2012, s. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530, d. Rathregan Snowdrop. Owner: Val Ledwith.

National Hereford Bull born on/between 01.07.2012 and 31.08.2012: 1. Knockmountagh Chief , DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina. Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan. 2. Drumgoon Hill Harvey , DOB: 6th Jul 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Ballyaville Vickie. Owner: Aidan McCabe. 3. Drumgoon Hill Hercules , DOB: 6th Jul 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Drumgoon Hill Eve. Owner: Aidan McCabe. 4. Kye Sonic 612 , DOB: 29th Jul 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Kye Spot 4. Owner: Padraig McGrath.

National Hereford Bull born on/between 01.09.2012 and 30.11.2012: 1. Knockmountagh Marshal , DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel. Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan. 2. Kye Sonic 616 , DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2. Owner: Padraig McGrath. 3. Balleen Rolo , DOB: 10th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Gladys. Owner: Thomas Brennan. 4. Balleen Bonus , DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Blleen Pansy 33. Owner: Thomas Brennan. 5. Springvilla Samuel 394 , DOB: 18th Oct 2012, s. Ocean Storm 3, d. Ballyaville Violet One. Owner: Tom Roycroft.

National Hereford Bull Calf born on/after 01.12.2012 1. Corlismore Fire 703 , DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 2. Trillick Hotspur , DOB: 22nd Dec 2012, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Corlismore Echoe. Owner: J. J. Farrell. 3. Clondrina 1082 , DOB: 16th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 827. Owner: Declan Donnelly. 4. Gageboro Morgan , DOB: 31st Dec 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Gageboro Jubilee. Owner: John Holloway. 5. Corlismore Poll 1 Salute 705 , DOB: 10th Jan 2013, s. Moeskaer Salute 994, d. Corlismore Poll 1 T Sydney 524. Owner: Sean McKiernan.

National Hereford Bull Calf Champion (confined to 1st-3rd prize winners in the three previous classes): 1. Knockmountagh Chief , DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina. Owners: Eamon & John McKiernan. 2. Knockmountagh Marshal , DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel. Owner: Eamon & John McKiernan.

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3. Kye Sonic 616 , DOB: 2nd Sept 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2. Owner: Padraig McGrath. 4. Corlismore Fire 703 , DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 5. Trillick Hotspur , DOB: 22nd Dec 2012, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Corlismore Echoe. Owner: J. J. Farrell. 6. Balleen Rolo , DOB: 10th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Gladys. Owner: Thomas Brennan. 7. Clondrina 1082 , DOB: 16th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 827. Owner: Declan Donnelly.

National Hereford Senior Bull born before 31.12.2011: 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530 , DOB: 12th Apr 2009, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady. Owner: Val Ledwith. 2. Kilmessan George , DOB: 15th Oct 2007, s. Churchill Storm, d. Rathregan Merrymaid. Owner: George & Olive Stanley 3. Cloonart Cormac , DOB: 2nd Oct 2011, s. Glaslough Esquire, d. Cloonart Heather. Owner: Anne Flynn

Best Hereford Exhibited by Laois/Offaly/Westmeath Breeder: 1. Moyclare Rose 22 , DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy. 2. Grianan Poll 1 Orange M639 , DOB: 4th Jul 2012, s. Romany Captain, d. Grianan Dominique. Owner: T&A Fitzgerald. 3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy , DOB: 27th Jul 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine Drumm. 4. Ballyaville Fine Tune , DOB: 18th Jan 2012, s. Hollow Point Broker, d. Ballyaville Bea. Owners: Deverell Family.

Pair of Hereford Animals (the property of the same exhibitor and exhibited in the above classes): 1. Tourtanepoll 1 Sara , DOB: 31st Mar 2011, s. Glaslough Hurricane, d. Kilimanjaro 1 Zara Grianan Orange K589 , DOB: 3rd Mar 2011, s. Grainan Highflyer ET, d. Grianan Orange 409. Owner: Mervyn Parr. 2. Drumgoon Hill Harvey , DOB: 6th Jul 2012, s. Kilsuny Goliath, d. Ballyaville Vickie. Drumgoon Hill Gloria , DOB: 6th Aug 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Mountrath Gloria. Owner: Aidan McCabe. 3. Springvilla Mary , DOB: 28th Sept 2011, s. Springvilla Rolan, d. Ballyaville Beryl. Springvilla Miss Viole t, DOB: 9th Oct 2011, s. Ocean Storm 3, d. Ballyaville Violet One. Owner: Tom Roycroft. 4. Gageboro Megan , DOB: 20th Jan 2013, s. Bishophill General, d. Gageboro Hansel. Gageboro Morgan , DOB: 31st Dec 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Gageboro Jubilee. Owner: John Holloway.

Hereford Young Exhibitor Handling Class (open to all between the ages of 12 to 18 on Show Day). Winner awarded the William J Twomey Perpetual Memorial Trophy presented by the Twomey Family. 1. Niall Roycroft , West Green, Dunmanway, Co Cork. 2. Niall Jones , Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. 3. Ruth Leade r, 63 Knockcairn Rd., Dundrod, Co Antrim. 4. Catherine Smyth , Ardmulchan, Navan, Co Meath.

National Hereford Show, Tullamore Sunday 10th August, 2014

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Corran Hill Carol with Jonathan Anderson, Eamon Moulds of Grianan Poll 1 Orange M639 with Anselm Fitzgerald & Eamon Sponsor Slaney Foods & Ivor Anderson. Moulds of Sponsor Slaney Foods.

Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy & Ivor Deverell of Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 with Paul McKiernan & Sean Sponsor Irish Hereford Prime. Keon of Sponsor Lely Ireland.

National Heifer Calf Champion, Moyclare Rose 22nd with Corlismore Poll 1 Rumpus 663 with Gary McKiernan. Class Michael Molloy. Class Sponsor ABP, Nenagh Sponsor J Grennan & Sons, Rath.

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Herd Sires used: - Ballinvena Frankie by Ballinveney Clement - Killeaney Pompeii by Yarram Pompeii - Ballinveney Marvel by Yarram Star General W251

AI Sires used: Mawarra Sentimental, Smithston Darby, Hollow Point Broker, Bowmont Vancouver, Churchill Storm V583, Lisrace Lifeliner, Parkhill Pompeii.

Joe & Ivor Deverell Bulls Visitors Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. Offaly & welcome Ph: 057 9343728 / 9343555 Heifers Mob: 087 2702271 / 9312628 for sale Email: [email protected]

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Knockmountagh Chief with Eamon McKiernan. Class Sonsor J Knockmountagh Marshall with John McKiernan. Class Grennan & Sons Rath. Sponsor Tullamore Fuels.

Corlismore Poll 1 Lad 530 with Val Ledwith & Victor Wilson of Sponsor Teemore Engineering Ltd, Derrylynn.

National Bull Calf Champion Knockmountagh Chief with Eamon McKiernan. Class Sponsor Dotser.

Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael & Rita Molloy. Class Sponsor Sam Gill Ltd., Blueball.

Winner Best Pair: Tourtanepoll 1 Sara & Grianan Orange K589 with owners H & M Parr.

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SUCCESSFUL EVENT FOR HEREFORDS AT TULLAMORE

The 2013 National Hereford Show was held in ideal conditions as part of the National Livestock Show at Tullamore. More than 120 entries competed for the top honours at the event. Well know Welsh Hereford judge Aled Jones of the Dendor Herd, Gwastadgoed, Llanwnog himself no stranger to the show ring or the top honours was the adjudicator on the day. Very impressed with the quality of exhibits before him he found his Supreme and Female Champion in the two year old heifer class. Kye Sheila 596 by Steil Gerard out of Kye Paula was bred an exhibited by Padraig McGrath, Kye, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. The McGrath Family were overjoyed when called forward for the Supreme award. To date this is the highest National award for the Kye herd which also bred the Supreme Champion Kye Rodge 553 at the RUAS in Balmoral in 2012 when exhibited by current owner Coote Geelan of Bornacoola, Co. Leitrim. The judge obviously has an eye for a nice female as for his Reserve Supreme Champion he selected his National Heifer calf Champion Moyclare Rose 22 bred by Michael Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont, Co. Offaly. She is sired by herd sire Brocca Saviour a Bowmont Storm son and out of Moyclare Christina. The Male Champion and winner of the Senior Bull class was Corlismorepoll 1 Lad 530 by Corlismore Pompeii and exhibited by well- known Meath breeder Val Ledwith. Knockmountagh Chief a Yarram Star General son and earlier awarded the National Bull Calf Championship was awarded the Reserve Male Championship. Exhibited by Eamon and John McKiernan, Monasterboice he had just celebrated his first birthday on August 2nd last. In the Junior Handler Section which was judged by Twm Jones of the Dendor Herd, young Hereford enthusiast Niall Roycroft from Dunmanway was chosen as the winner of the coveted W.J. Twomey Memorial Trophy. Society President Timmy O’Sullivan stated that the quality of animals exhibited was excellent which given the current demand for the breed was he said indicative of the commitment of breeders in sourcing the best genetics available to supply the requirements of commercial and pedigree producers.

Young Handlers at Tullamore 2013

2nd prizewinner Young Handler class Niall Jones, Young Handler Winner Niall Roycroft, Dunmanway, Co Cork Knockduff Herd with Society President TimmyO'Sullivan. with Timmy O’Sullivan, President and Judge Twn Jones.

3rd prizewinner Ruth Leader, Hockleypoll Herd with Society 4th prizewinner Young Handler Catherine Smyth President Timmy O'Sullivan. Ardmulchan Herd with Society President Timmy O'Sullivan.

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Personalities at Tullamore 2013

Twn & Aled Jones, Wales with John and William McMordie, NI.

Heather, Henry and Sandra Parr enjoy the day

Percy Jordan and Val Sean Kilrane, Tom Brennan and Owen Ledwith. Sheehy.

Henry Tynan, Owen O’Neill, Andy O’Callaghan and Trevor Dudley.

Sandra and Adrian Irvine, NI

Sam and Dorothy Heatrick.

John Canty with Philip and Catherine Smyth

Joan and Cathal Flynn

Anne Pounds, Liam Philpott with John Applebe. Lisa, Christine and Tara Drumm with Ronan Mulligan in background.

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NORTH TIPPERARY SHOW, NENAGH Judge: Mr. NIGEL HEATRICK, “GLASLOUGH HERD” Ring Steward: MR. DENIS COLLINS

Pedigree Registered Bull born on or after 1.7.2012 and on or before 30.09.2012 1. Balleen Bonus, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansy 33. Owner: Thomas Brennan 2. Moyclare Lieutenant, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Ursula. Owner: Michael Molloy. 3. Keenagh Poll 1 Hercules, DOB: 28TH Aug 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Keenagh Poll 1 Fiona. Owners: E & P Jones. 4. Grianan Masterplan, DOB: 24th Sept 2012, s. Smithson Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika. Owners: T & A Fitzgerald.

Purebred Registered Bull Calf, born on or after 01.10.2012 and on or before 31.12.2012 1. Balleen Edge, DOB: 2nd Oct 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansey 603. Owner: Thomas Brennan. 2. Springvilla Samuel, DOB: 18th Oct 2012, s. Ocean Storm 3rd, d. Ballyaville Violet. Owner: Tom Roycroft. 3. Balleen Future, DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Castledaly Gearoid, d. Baleen Pansy 37. Owner: Thomas Brennan. 4. Clondrina 1069th, DOB: 7th Oct 2012, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 934th. Owner: Declan Donnelly.

Purebred Registered Bull calf born on or after 01.01.2013 1. Clondrina 1082nd, DOB: 16th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 827th. Owner: Declan Donnelly. 2. Springvilla Kevin, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Gageboro Jewel, d. Springvilla Rica. Owner: Tom Roycroft. 3. Toureenbrien Cormac, DOB: 11TH Jan 2013, s. Banner Dandy, d. Arlinstown Nicola. Owner: Martin Murphy.

The €1,000 Premier Hereford Bull Calf of the Year Championship 1. Balleen Bonus, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansy 33. Owner: Thomas Brennan 2. Moyclare Lieutenant, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Ursula. Owner: Michael Molloy. 3. Balleen Edge, DOB: 2nd Oct 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansey 603. Owner: Thomas Brennan. 4. Springvilla Samuel, DOB: 18th Oct 2012, s. Ocean Storm 3rd, d. Ballyaville Violet. Owner: Tom Roycroft. 5. Keenagh Poll 1 Hercules, DOB: 28TH Aug 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Keenagh Poll 1 Fiona. Owners: E & P Jones. 6. Grianan Masterplan, DOB: 24th Sept 2012, s. Smithson Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika. Owners: T & A Fitzgerald.

Purebred Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.07.2011 to 30.06.2012 1. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503, DOB: 19th Sept 2011, s. Romany 1 Captain, d. Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner: Matthew Goulding. 2. Knockmountagh Petal, DOB: 23rd Sept 2011, s. Smithston Darby, d. Knockmountgh Carmel. Owner: Philip Lynch. 3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy, DOB: 27th July 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy. Owner: Christine Drumm. 4. Springvilla Mary, DOB: 28th Sept 2011, s. Springvilla Rolan, d. Ballyville Beryl. Owner: Tom Roycroft. 5. Springvilla Miss Violet, DOB: 9th Oct 2011, s. Ocean Storm 3rd, d. Ballyaville Violet. Owner: Tom Roycroft.

Purebred Registered Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.07.2012 and on or before 30.09.2012 1. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy. 2. Grianan Poll Orange M639, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain, d. Grianan Dominique. Owners: T & A Fitzgerald. 3. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, DOB: 5th Sep 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago, d. Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner: Matthew Goulding. 4. Balleen Miss Perfect, DOB: 4th Sep 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Sheelagh. Owner: Tom Brennan.

Purebred Registered Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.10.2012 and on or before 31.12.2012 1. Tullaha Raindrop, DOB: 3rd Nov 2012, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d.Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan. 2. Balleen Miss Tribute 731, DOB: 4th April 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Tribute. Owner: Tom Brennan. 3. Grianan Agnes M657, DOB: 16 Nov 2012, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Grianan Agnes F435. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald. 4. Mountwilliams Grace, DOB: 11 Nov 2012, s. Glaslough Esquire, d. Mountrath Una. Owner: Aidan Farrell

Purebred Registered Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.01.2013 1. Newland Val, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid. Owner Hugh Murray. 2. Clondrina 1080th, DOB: 7th Jan 2013, s. Balleen Gilbert, d. Clondrina 633rd. Owner: Declan Donnelly. 3. Coisceim Febee, DOB: 2nd Jan 2013, s. Smithston Darby, d. Gurteragh Fidelma. Owner: Tim Breen. 4. Aliehs Pride 2-2, DOB: 5thJan 2012, s. Gurteragh Hector, d. Aliehs Pride 2. Owners: Timmie & Sheila O’Sullivan.

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The €1,000 Premier Hereford Heifer Calf of the Year Championship 1. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, Moyclare Christina. Owner: Michael Molloy. 2. Grianan Poll Orange M639, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain, d. Grianan Dominique. Owners: T & A Fitzgerald. 3. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 548, DOB: 5th Sep 2012, s. Harvie Dan Hildago, d. Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner: Matthew Goulding. 4. Tullaha Raindrop, DOB: 3rd Nov 2012, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d.Tullaha Delia. Owner: John Neenan. 5. Balleen Miss Tribute 731, DOB: 4th April 2012, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Miss Tribute. Owner: Tom Brennan. 6. Newland Val, DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid. Owner Hugh Murray.

Purebred Registered Hereford Cow: with Calf at foot (Murphy Cup). 1. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525, DOB: 29th Jun 2006, s. Doonbiddie Hustler, Dorepoll 1 R51 Duchess. Owner Matthew Goulding. 2. Springvilla Rosalind, DOB: 12th Oct 2007, s. Brileigh Bono, d. Ballypherode Tess. Owner Tom Roycroft. 3. Tullaha Violet, DOB: 15th July 2009, s. Knockmountagh Pirate, d. Tullaha Delia. Owner John Neenan.

Champion Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 with owner David Goulding with Reserve Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd with owner Breda, Catherine & Joan Cleary presenting the Cleary Memorial Cup Michael Molloy. for the Champion Hereford.

Champion Bull Calf Balleen Bonus with Tom Brennan and Champion Heifer Calf Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael show judge Nigel Heatrick. Molloy.

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Balleen Bonus with Niall Sheehy, Tom Brennan and Matt Balleen Edge shown by Niall Sheehy Malone Central Auctions, Nenagh presenting the trophy.

Clondrina 1082nd with Declan Donnelly. Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503 with David Goulding being presented with the Dr Harty Cup by John Harty.

Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy and Liam Chadwick of sponsors ABP. Tullaha Raindrop exhibited by Maura Neenan & Tom Cregan.

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Newland Val & owner Hugh Murray, Kilbeggan. Dorepoll 1 Duchess 525 with young Goulding being presented with the Murphy Cup by Martin Murphy.

Young Handlers’ Class at Nenagh Show

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Judging in progress at Nenagh Show

Claire Quinn sends us this picture of her grandmother, Isla Claire, Kirsty Lee and Skye Elizabeth McIndoe of Smithston Catherine Quinn, giving her Tory Hill weanlings their last Herefords Aus tralia celebrate a birthday. All granddaughters morning feed before they head to Nenagh Mart on the 12th of of very proud grandparents Billy & Irene McIndoe. November.

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Personalities at Nenagh Show

Philip & Hugh Lynch Tom & Anselm Fitzgerald Margaret & Shane Murphy O’Brien

Hugh Murray, Noel Farrell, Rita & Michael Molloy and Michael Farrell.

Trevor, Edward & Glenn Dudley with Trevor Parr

The Roycroft Family picnic with Niall, Yvonne, Robert, and Tom. Back row Declan Donnelly, Sheila O’Sullivan with the Murphy Family Catriona, Margaret, Una, Martin & Winnie (in front).

Right: Tom Roycroft, John Johnston & John Neenan

Above: Noel Farrell, Joe Deverell & Hereford Show organiser, Henry Dudley.

Right: John Right: Aiden Farrell & Joe Ludgate Deverell & Tom Hayes

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Junior champion D.O.B. tullamore 12/9/2012 Nenagh Sire: Brocca trim Saviour Dam: Moyclare Reserve Supreme christina champion tullamore Nenagh trim champion Strokestown Moate

champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd

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TRIM SHOW Judge: Anders Mortensen from Denmark

Champion: Kye Sheila 596 Reserve Campion: Moyclare Rose 22nd

Pedigree Hereford Cow 1. Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney 574 , DOB: 13th Mar 2010, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R51 Sydney Gem. Owner: Sean McKiernan. 2. Portanob Julia , DOB: 3rd June 2006, s. Ardmulchan Wanderer, d. Portanob Lady. Owner: J & J Canty 3. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond , DOB: 15th Dec 2007, s. Trillick Best, d. Kilmanjaro Zara. Owner: H & M Parr

Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer born 1st July 2011 to 30th June 2012 1. Balleen Pansy 643 , DOB: 2nd Jan 2011, s. Gageboro Eugenic, d. Balleen Pansy 28th, Owner: T McDermott 2. Tourtanepoll 1 Sara , DOB: 31st Mar 2011, s. Glaslough Hurricane, d. Kilmanjaro Zara, Owner: J & J Parr

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born from 1st July 2011 to 30th June 2012 1. Kye Sheila 596 , DOB: 3rd Nov 2011, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Paula 1st, Owner: P McGrath 2. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma , DOB: 15th Aug 2011, s. Ardlahan Ginger, d. Knockduff Flower, Owner: M Curtis & M Jones 3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy , DOB: 27thNov 2011, s. Ballyaville Caradoc, d. Kilsunny Doreen’s Fairy, Owner: Christine Drumm 4. Ballyaville Flavia , DOB: 24th Oct 2011, s. Bowmont Vancouver, d. Ballyaville Sidony, Owner: Deverell Family

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born from 1st July 2012 to 31st October 2012 1. Moyclare Rose 22nd , DOB: 12th Sep 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina, Owner: M Molloy 2. Griananpoll 1 Orange , DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany I Captain, d. Grianan Dominique, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 3. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea , DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac, Owner: E & J McKiernan 4. Rathreganpoll 1 Sally , 12th Aug 2012, s. Corlismore Poll 1 Lad, d. Rathregan Sally, Owner: V Ledwith

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st November 2012 1. Corlismore Oyster 697 , DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572, Owner: S McKiernan 2. Kye Holly , DOB: 10th Jan 2013, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Kye Holly, Owner: P McGrath 3. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696 , DOB: Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R 54 Waitamo Gem, Owner: S McKiernan 4. Newland Val , DOB: 14th Feb 2013, s. Bowmont Storm, d. Castledaly Bid, Owner: H Murray

Special Hereford Heifer Champion 1. Moyclare Rose 22nd , DOB: 12th Sep 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina, Owner: M Molloy 2. Corlismore Oyster 697 , DOB: 5th Dec 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Oyster 572, Owner: S McKiernan 3. Griananpoll 1 Orange , DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany I Captain, d. Grianan Dominique, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald 4. Knockmountagh Sweet Pea , DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Knockmountagh Lilac, Owner: E & J McKiernan 5. Kye Holly , DOB: 10th Jan 2013, s. Freetown Hotspur, d. Kye Holly, Owner: P McGrath 6. Corlismorepoll 1 Waitomo 696 , DOB: Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R 54 Waitamo Gem, Owner: S McKiernan

Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or before 1st January 2012 to 30th June 2012 1. Corlismorepoll Rumpus 663 , DOB: 3rd March 2012, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady, Owner: S McKiernan 2. Ballyaville Fine Tune , DOB: 18th Jan 2012, s. Hollow Point Broker, d. Ballyaville Bea, Owner: J Deverell 3. Port 1 Bill , DOB: 7th Mar 2012, s. Port 1 Bob, d. Port 1 Ginger, Owner: J Canty 4. Rathreganpoll 1 Sarsfield , DOB: 22nd Feb 2012, s. Corlismore Poll 1 Lad, d. Rathregan Snowdrop, Owner: V Ledwith

Pedigree Hereford Bull born from 1st July 2012 to 30th October 2012 1. Knockmountagh Marshal , DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel, Owner: E & J McKiernan 2. Kye Sonic 616 , DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2nd, Owner: P McGrath 3. Knockmountagh Chief 2 , DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina, Owner: E & J McKiernan 4. Grianan Masterplan , DOB: 24th Sep 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald

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Pedigree Hereford Bull born on or after 1st November 2012 1. Church Hill Lar , DOB: 20th Dec 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Church Hill Hilary, Owner: B & R Clarke 2. Corlismore Fire 703 , DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty, Owner: S McKiernan 3. Borin Dan , DOB: 14th Nov 2012, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d. Borin Winkle, Owner: P Smith 4. Port 1 Bob 2nd , DOB: 2nd Nov 2012, s. Ardmulchan Goodman, d. Port 1 Tess, Owner: J & J Canty

Pedigree Hereford Bull born prior to 31st December 2011 1. Corlismorepoll 1 Lad , DOB: 12th April 2009, s. Corlismore Pompeii, d, Udel 1 R51 Unwed Lady, Owner: V Ledwith 2. Kilmessan George , DOB: 15th Oct 2007, s. Churchill Storm V583, d. Rathregan Merrymaid, Owner: G Stanley

Special Hereford Bull Champion 1. Church Hill Lar , DOB: 20th Dec 2012, s. Kilsunny Goliath, d. Church Hill Hilary, Owner: B&R Clarke 2. Knockmanta 1 Marshall , DOB: 6th Oct 2012, s. Knockmountagh Tarzan, d. Knockmountagh Carmel, Owner: E & J McKiernan 3. Corlismore Fire 703 , DOB: 5th Jan 2013, s. Grianan Firecracker, d. Corlismore Betty, Owner: S McKiernan 4. Kye Sonic 616 , DOB: 2nd Sep 2012, s. Steil Gerard, d. Kye Robin 2nd, Owner: P McGrath 5. Knockmountagh Chief 2 , DOB: 2nd Aug 2012, s. Yarram Star General W251, d. Knockmountagh Edwina, Owner: E & J McKiernan 6. Grianan Masterplan , DOB: 24th Sep 2012, s. Smithston Darby, d. Grianan Ulrika, Owner: T & A Fitzgerald

Royal Meath Show Chairwoman Receives Hereford Award The Irish Hereford Society availed of the opportunity at the recent very successful Trim show to recognise the great work carried out in promoting the breed by Society stalwart and well known breeder Rosemary Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co Meath. Over the past 10/12 years and particularly since becoming chairwoman Rosemary has developed the Royal Meath show, Trim into one of the best in the country. As part of that expansion and development she has with her well known enthusiasm and persuasion developed the Hereford section into one of the leading Hereford events. In recognition of her dedication at Trim and as former Chairwoman of the North Leinster Hereford Branch a special award in appreciation of her hard work and dedication was presented to her at Trim by Hereford Society Chairman Willie Branagan on behalf of the Society. The presentation of a “Genesis” Cow & Calf was greeted with loud applause by all in attendance and acknowledged as very appropriate for the occasion.

Rosemary Swan Hereford Breeder & Chairwoman Royal Meath Show receives a special award of appreciation from Hereford Society Chairman Willie Branagan on behalf of the Hereford Society.

Mrs. Rosemary Swan, RIP The massive turn out from far and wide which attended her funeral services is a testament to a much loved lady The Breed Journal was ready to go to press when the sad who had the energy and drive of a football team. Her news was received that Mrs Rosemary Swan had passed generosity and kindness knew no bounds and when she away. A quick consultation by the editorial committee took the reins in whatever task she undertook she would agreed that the Journal should remain as laid out, that she see it through to a successful conclusion. Currently space herself would wish to be remembered with her smiling does not permit an adequate opportunity to dwell on her face flitting around as the powerhouse behind the Royal outstanding contribution to the breed. Sincere sympathy Meath Show amongst many other local endeavours she is offered to her husband Vincent and the extended family was involved in. in their bereavement.

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Supreme Hereford Champion at Trim, Kye Sheila 596 with owner Reserve Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy Padraig McGrath, Elphin, Catherine Smyth with the Smyth and Show Judge, Anders Mortensen. Trophy and Show Judge, Anders Mortensen from Denmark.

Special Hereford Heifer calf Champion Moyclare Rose 22nd Special Hereford Bull Calf Champion Church Hill Lar with with Michael Molloy, Sponsor George Stanley and show Andrew Clarke and George Stanley Sponsor. Chairwoman Rosemary Swan.

Corlismore 1 Sydney 574 with Gary McKiernan. Tourtane Poll Sara with Henry & Mervyn Parr.

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Kye Sheila 596 with Patrick McGrath Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy

Corlismore Oyster 697 with Sean McKiernan. Corlismore Rumpus 663 with Gary McKiernan.

Knockmountagh Marshal with John McKiernan. Church Hill Lar with Andrew Clarke and Geoge Stanley, Sponsor

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Judging in progress at Trim Show

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Danish Hereford breeder and international Trim show Chairwoman Rosemary Swan (centre) presents the trophies to the judge Anders Mortensen thanks all the Winners in the Senior Stock Judging competition: L to R John Holloway (on Hereford cattle exhibitors and commends behalf of Niall Daly), Tom Brennan, Tom McDermot, Nigel Heatrick & them on the quality of the stock exhibited. Rosemary McGavigan, Bailieboro (absent).

Left: Arron Glennon, , Mullingar receives his award for Junior Stock Judging from show Chairwoman Rosemary Swan

Right: Winner Young Handler Competition: Niall Jones with Knockduffpoll 1 Emma. Estd. 1973

top price bull 2012 & Supreme Herd Sire: champion RUAS Kye Rodge 553 Balmoral 2012. Sire: Shalon 2012 RDS Rodge champion of Dam: Kye Patty champions 2nd. Semen Available EU Qualified - Young Stock usually for sale - Contact: Coote Geelan Tel. 071 9638102 Mobile: 086 8249810

Page 98 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Trim Personalities 2013

Faustina, Gráinne, Joshua & Michael Farrell, Patrick McGrath, Sean & Gary McKiernan Kilcleigh.

Rosemary Swan, with her award from the Irish Right: Anne & Hereford Breed Society. Patsy Smith, Tullyinchin

R/L: Eileen Smyth & Val Ledwith, with Mervyn & Brian Clarke.

Madge & John Holloway with grandson Killian and his dad Niall Daly.

Henry & Mervyn Parr Sean McKiernan, Society auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill & Marie Fitzgerald.

Michael Jones, John Holloway, Tom Brennan & Joe Deverell.

Eric Humphreys & Joe Deverell Left: The Mortensen Family from the Woodlands Herd the oldest Nigel Heatrick, Percy Jordan, & Tom Hereford herd in Denmark. McDermot.

Robert & Edwin Jones, Keenagh

Phil Smith, Mervyn Richardson NI & David Left: Jones Family, Bree, Smith, NI Enniscorthy.

Page 99 Trillick Herefords A Herd to take stock off!

tRIllIcK GoVeRNoR Sire: Steil Gerard top price bull 2013 - sold for €7,100 at Premier Sale

tRIllIcK MIlleR Sire: Steil Gerard Sold for €4,100 at Premier Sale

Thank you to all purchasers of Trillick stock Young stock always for sale - Visitors welcome JJ..JJ.. && CC.. FFaarrrreellll Trillick-A-Temple, Longford, Co. Longford. Tel. 043 33 41976 Mobile: 086 8329436 email: [email protected] www.farrellherefords.webs.com

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The 73rd Royal Meath Show 2013 - revisiting Ireland

Article and photos by Josephine Mortensen, Woodland Hereford DK

t was great news when my dad, Anders Mortensen, combination which was rewarded by a trophy. The small proudly announced that Ms. Rosemary Swan, game aroused the audience that was now active and enthusiastic chairwoman of the show had invited him enthusiastic. tIo judge The Royal Meath Show in Trim, Ireland. Except for Later on we were told that around 70% of the premier cattle the Tullamore Show this show is the largest in Ireland. Of from the Tullamore Show participated in The Royal Meath course my dad accepted. We were told to keep it a secret in Show. The rating that my dad did was pretty similar to the Denmark and abroad so nobody would know of the judge one of the Tullamore Show. Whether this is good or bad is before the event. hard to tell – it is up to the individual to decide; but from a The show took place on the 1st September, 2013. Taking the general point of view a consistent judgment is reassuring. opportunity of a long family weekend in Ireland we After the show we spent two days in the countryside explored Dublin the weather already being nice and warm. surrounded by deserted golf courts and spas. Relaxation Next stop was Trim. We had planned to stay at a hotel and wellness relieved by wonderful meals at the restaurants adjacent to the Trim Castle which was, however, fully was a perfect ending of our holidays containing everything booked. Fortunately, Ms. Rosemary Swan knew of a B & B from culture to moos and aromatic Turkish baths. in the neighborhood where we were lodged in a beautiful As always – when we travel with my dad – we “need” to visit old building surrounded by rural landscape oozing of soul some local breeders. and history. While enjoying a nice hot cup of tea in the We had the pleasure to visit Mr. William Branagan the next dining room richly decorated with family portraits and day after the show – a great morning with nice cattle and a heirlooms, the lady of the house entertained with stories good chat with a great friend – a real pleasure. about the estate and the family. Many thanks to Rosemary. The day after myself and my boyfriend were “released” for Having inhaled a solid full Irish breakfast we arrived well some local city shopping, while the rest of the family visited in time at the arena of the Royal Show. In no way did the the Corlismore Hereford herd. This was the day when we pretty small show area next to the ruins of the castle reveal were heading back to Denmark, so this was a real time that it hosted one of the biggest shows in Ireland. However, boxed day. Nevertheless the Farm visitors used the entire this perception changed as the cattle arrived. Strolling along day in chasing cattle and sharing Hereford experiences with the small booths my parents watched the goats and sheep Mr. Sean McKiernan and his sons. I know my family had a while my brother and I greeted people we knew on the green great day with the McKiernan’s, finalizing the visit with a island. I was pleased to meet Joe Deverell with whom I so-called “cup of tea” – read: T-bone lunch. spent the summer of 2009. He gave us a warm welcome Ireland and all breeders: Thanks again for your hospitality being busy washing his cattle. Unfortunately, by leaving and ongoing kindness – always a pleasure to visit you! Dublin we also left the nice weather behind us. Luckily the hospitable Irishmen had arranged for tea, coffee and freshly baked scones in a big tent. Just before the beginning of the show the Danish flag was raised by Mr. Larry Feeney and Mr. William Branagan which made us feel extremely welcome. Ms. Rosemary Swan presented my dad as the judge which was a - hopefully pleasant - surprise to some of the Irishmen. The show began and several strong animals were let into the ring simultaneously. Contrary to Denmark the presenters were not young handlers but the breeders themselves. My dad mentioned to the handlers that a keen presentation of the Closing remarks from judge Anders Mortensen cattle revealing their attributes from all sides might result in a better rank. The young handlers were grateful for the advice. After a few hours the audience joined the judging by ”To judge with the Judge”. A piece of paper was handed out to everybody and while the cattle were walked around in the ring we made our estimates as to number one, two, three and four. Whispering together people were eager to hit the bull’s eye. The ballots were collected and the audience awaited in excitement for the judgment. My result was three correct animals, with one incorrect rank. At lunchtime the winners were announced. Five spectators had the right Judge explains!

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Happy Champions! Danish Flag Royal Meath Show Plate

Gift from Rosemary Swan to judge Anders Mortensen Michael Molloy is satisfied with the wording!

Church Hill Herefords with judge Young handler receives some advice

Page 103 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Cavan Monaghan Summer Shows 2013 ARVAGH VIRGINIA 28th July 2013 21st August 2013 Judge: Mr. Michael Fox Judge: Mr. Michael Molloy

Pedigree Hereford Cow Pedigree Hereford Heifer under 1 Year Old 1st Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 574 S. McKiernan 1st Knockmountagh Sweetpea E & J McKiernan 2nd Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 Sean McKiernan Pedigree Hereford Bull Born before 1/7/12 3rd Corlismore Oyster 697 Sean McKiernan 1st Kilmessan George G. Stanley 2nd Corlismore Poll 1 Rumpus S. McKiernan Pedigree Hereford Bull under 1 Year Old 3rd Doonavereen Precision J. Farrell 1st Knockmountagh Marshall E & J McKiernan 2nd Knockmanta Hustler E & J McKiernan Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born before 1/7/12 3rd Churchill B. & R. Clarke 1st Corran Hill Carole I. Anderson 2nd Balleen Prettymaid T. McDermott Pedigree Hereford Heifer Born after 1/2/11 1st Corran Hill Carole I. Anderson Pedigree Hereford Heifer after 1/7/12 2nd Kilsunny Doreens Ivy C. Drumm 1st Corlismore Poll 1 Waitomo 696 S. McKiernan 3rd Kilmessan Snowdrop R. Swan 2nd Corran Hill I. Anderson Pedigree Hereford Bull Over 1 Year Old Pedigree Hereford Male/Female born after 1/1/13 1st Corlismore Poll 1 Lad V. Ledwith 1st Corran Hill I. Anderson 2nd Kilmessan George G. Stanley 2nd Corlismore Fire 703 S. McKiernan Pedigree Hereford Cow 3rd Shankill P. Cahill 1st Corlismore 1 Sydney 574 Sean McKiernan 2nd Portanob Julia J. & J. Canty CHAMPION: Corlismore Poll 1 Sydney Sean McKiernan CHAMPION: Knockmountagh Marshall Eamon McKiernan R. CHAMPION: Corran Hill Carole Mr. Ivor Anderson R. CHAMPION: Corlismorepoll 1 Sydney 574 Sean McKiernan

From Uruguay Jimena Bonica daughter of Jose (Pepe) Bonica Secretary General WHC and her friend Valentina who visited Visiting from Denmark Bjarne and Anne Eichen with friends Ireland in spring 2013 checking out Irish Herefords before Finn Madsen and Bente Hansen. spending some time working at Ireland’s oldest pub the Brazen Head in Dublin and later touring Europe.

Page 104 Glaslough Lad, Champion Kilmallock October 2013

Glaslough King (full brother to Lad) - Champion Kilmallock, April 2012

Sires Used: Glaslough Karl, Glaslough Levi, Glaslough Esquire and Kye Sting 595 Young Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always Welcome Samuel & Nigel Heatrick Annareagh, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. Tel. 047 88119 Mobile: 087 996 9640 email: [email protected]

Page 105 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Connaught Branch IHBS Anne Flynn, Secretary Chairman: Padraig McGrath, 087 2693 201 Secretary: Anne Flynn, 087 2366 703 Vice Chairman: John Mullooly Treasurer: Ivy Boddy

Our Chairman Padraig McGrath welcomed all to our AGM which was held in the Bush Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon on April 22nd 2013. Society Chairman Willie Branagan and Society Secretary Larry Feeney were in attendance. At this AGM the Connaught Branch decided to regenerate the sale of Herefords in this region at the April Sales of the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society Carrick-on-Shannon – starting at the April 12th 2014 sale. A vote of sympathy was passed with the families of the late George Coote Geelan and Agatha McGrath. A minutes silence was observed. The sun shone in 2013 and brought a good turnout of Herefords to our summer show. Once again thank you to all who exhibited and well done to the prizewinners. We look forward to 2014 and wish all breeders the best of luck at the forthcoming shows and sales. It was good to welcome our friends from the Munster Branch IHBS to this area in September 2013. They visited Coote Geelan’s Baltymore Herd in Bornacoola and then went on to Padraig McGrath’s Kye Herd Elphin and on to Strokestown Show on the following day September 7th. The Connaught Branch would like to congratulate our Chairman Padraig McGrath on winning the Supreme Championship in /Tullamore on August 11th 2013 with Kye Sheila 596 by Steil Gerard out of Kye Paula. Well Done to the McGraths. The Connaught Branch extends sympathy to the family of the late Peter O’Neill Drumcauskeen Cloone Co Leitrim. The Branch also extends sympathy to Mrs Mae Malone Woodbrook House Carrick-on-Shannon on the death of her husband John A. Ar dheis laimh De go raibh siad.

2. Faughnan Family MOHILL 3. Coote Geelan Loughrinn Ann 392

Champion: Corran Hill Carole Colin Anderson Hereford Bull or Heifer born in 2013 Reserve Champion: Balleen Pansy 643 1. Colin Anderson Corran Hill Annabell Tom McDermott 2. Coote Geelan Baltymore Rodge 408 3. Dylan lynch Hereford Bull born prior to 1st January 2013 1. Anne Flynn Cloonart Cormac Gerald O’Malley Cup for Best Hereford Animal of 2. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Precision opposite sex to the Champion: 3. Melvyn Lang Anne Flynn

Hereford Co in calf or in milk 1. Sean Kilrane Drumboy Nollaig 2. Dylan Lynch 3. David McKeon 4. Coote Geelan Baltymore Francis ELPHIN

Hereford Heifer born prior to 1st September 2011 Champion: Padraig McGrath Kye Sheila 596 1. Tom McDermott Balleen Pansy 643 2. Colin Anderson Reserve Champion: John Farrell 3. Dylan Lynch Doonavereen Precision 4. Coote Geelan Baltymore Anne 368 Best Purebred Hereford Cow Hereford Heifer born between 1st September 2011 1. Pauline Casey and 31st December 2012 2. Dylan Lynch 1. Colin Anderson Corran Hill Carole 3. Coote Geelan Baltymore Francis

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Best Purebred Hereford Bull Calf calved since 01.01.13 1. Pauline Casey 2. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Percy 3. Coote Geelan

Best Purebred Hereford Bull Calf calved prior to 31.12.12 1. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Precision 2. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 612 3. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 616

Best Purebred Hereford Heifer Calf calved since 01.01.13 1. Padraig McGrath Kye Sheila 596 2. Pauline Casey Lisnalurg Irish Bea 3. Dylan Lynch Champion Kye Sheila 596 with owner Padraig McGrath

Best Purebred Hereford Heifer Calf calved prior to 31.12.12 1. Padraig McGrath 2. Tom McDermott 3. Coote Geelan

Munster tour group at the Baltymore Herd of Coote Geelan.

Munster group visit the Kye Herd

Page 107 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 STROKESTOWN Judge: Timmie O’Sullivan (President IHBS Ltd)

Champion: Kye Sheila 596 Reserve Champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd

Hereford Cow in milk or in calf 1. Coote Geelan Baltymore Francis

Hereford Heifer born prior to 1st July 2012 1. Padraig McGrath Kye Sheila 596 2. Tom McDermott Balleen Pansy 643 3. Coote Geelan Baltymore Ann 368

Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2012 and 31st December 2012 Reserve Champion Moyclare Rose 22 with Michael Molloy, 1. Michael Molly Moyclare Rose 22nd Show Judge Timmy O'Sullivan President IHBS Ltd & Show 2. T&A Fitzgerald Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 Chairman John O'Beirne.

Hereford Heifer born on or after 1st January 2013 1. Padraig McGrath Kye Holly 636 2. Pauline Casey Lisnalurg Irish Bea 3. Michael Molloy Moyclare Pansy 14

Bull born prior to 1st July 2012 1. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Precision

Bull born between 1st July 2012 and 31st December 2012 1. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 612 2. Padraig McGrath Kye Sonic 616 3. T&A Fitzgerald Grianan Masterplan

Hereford Bull calf born on or after 1at January 2013 1. Paddy Farrell Doonavereen Percy 2 Michael Molloy Moyclare Liberty 3. Mary Finnegan Rockbrook 1 Martin Coote Geelan places the prizemoney carefully away on being awarded 1st prize in the cow class by Show Judge Timmy O'Sullivan. Best pair of Herefords: 1. Padraig McGrath

Champion Kye Sheila 595 with Patrick & Padraig McGrath, Paddy Farrell, Ballinwing with his first prizewinner in the Show Judge Timmy O'Sullivan President IHBS Ltd & Show January class. Chairman John O'Beirne.

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The judge carefully considers his selection for the Championship at An elated Padraig McGrath after being awarded the Strokestown. Championship with his heifer Kye Sheila 595 by judge Timmy O'Sullivan in his home town.

Estd. 1998

12 Cows and followers Well bred and grass fed!

A.I. Sires Used: Kilsunny Goliath (KSG ), Gouldingpoll 1 Captain, Gouldingpoll Superduty ET, Dorepoll 1 Transatlantic (P), Romany 1 Captain R22C1, Yarram Star General W251, Bowmont Storm A584. John & Marie Kingston Derry, Ballineen, Co. Cork. Tel. 023-8847599 Mob. 087 3145588

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Munster Branch Field Evening - Carrigroe Horned & Apple Polled Herds of John & Frank Applebe, Carrigroe, Clonakilty.

John Appelbe, Field Evening host, Jim Fitzpatrick & John Ludgate Gordon Buchanan, Northern John O’Connor with Adrian & Sandra Stock Judging Winners Ireland & Chairman Liam Philpott Irvine

Jim Fitzpatrick, John Ludgate, Mary Pat Dinneen Group in attendance with Chairman Liam Philpott in Moloney, husband Jim and sons pensive mood

Andy O’Callaghan & Liam Philpott Sandra Irvine & Liam Liam Philpott & Mary Ludgate Philpott

Sheila O’Sullivan wife of Society President Mary Pat Dinneen & Liam Derry McCarthy & Liam Timmie with Philpott Philpott Liam Philpott

Page 111 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Munster Hereford Branch chairman: Martin Murphy, toureenbrien, Newport, co. tipperary. tel. 086 1072 847 Vice-chairman: Declan Donnelly, clondrina, lissycasey, ennis. tel. 086 1233 795 treasurer: John ludgate, Ballyclough, co. cork. tel. 086-8517559 Secretary: cathriona Murphy. tel. 086 0616 806

Members 2012/2013

Martin Murphy , Toureenbrien, Newport, Co. Tipperary. Michael o’Keeffe , Newmarket, Co. Cork. 087 9253 369 086 1072 847 Brian o’Keeffe , Newmarket, Co. Cork. 087 7518 118 Michael o’Doherty , Croughevoe, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. timothy o’Sullivan , Brosna, Co. Kerry. 087 2250 210 086 6526 662 liam Philpott , Kanturk, Co. Cork. 087 6136 750 Denis Buckley , Ballynacally, Ardagh, Co. Limerick. 087 9417 170 Jim Fitzpatrick , Templemore, Co. Tipperary. 086 0768 600 John ludgate , Fortfarm, Mallow, Co. Cork. 086 8517 559 Declan Finn , Curraglass, Newton, Charleville, Co. Cork. 087 6819 129 owen o’Neill , Ballincollig, Co. Cork. 086 8593 737 David Hayes , Ballyowan, Ballagh, Co. Limerick. Daniel o’connell , Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co. Cork. 086 3367 107 087 7857 924 edward Alex Jeffrey , , Co. Cork. 086 3678 626 trevor Dudley , Kilsunny, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 086 3916 922 Albert de cogan , Midleton, Co. Cork. 086 1520 962 John & Mary Kelleher , Listowel, Co. Kerry. 087 2868 609 Sheila Kelliher , Lahinch, Co. Clare. 086 1600 381 Patrick o’Donoghue , Conna, Mallow, Co. Cork. laura Barron , Kilbride Nt., Tramore, Co. Waterford. 086 8497 559 087 7975 341 John & Frank Applebe , Clonakilty, Co. Cork. tim Breen , Coisceim, Kanturk, Co. Cork. 087 9913 266 087 2325 045 Declan Murphy , , Co. Cork. 086 3827 565 John Neenan , Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork. tom ludgate , Kilgubban, Mallow, Co. Cork. 022 27897 086 8788 762 Sadie Neville , Castleroberts, Adare, Co. Limerick. Declan Donnelly , Clondrina, Lissycasey, Ennis, Co. Clare. 087 2145 073 086 1233 795 John Donegan , Cappanahane, Ballyagran, Kilmallock, Co. James Flavin , Co. Kerry. 087 2935 572 Limerick. 087 2247 194 thomas coolahen , Main Street, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Adrian Bateman , , Co. Cork. 086 8300 379 087 2193 610 tommy Dunne , Kildorrery, Co. Cork. 022 25532 tom Davis , Broadford, Charleville, Co. Cork. 087 9653 560 Noel o’Driscoll , Ballyalla, Ennis, Co. Clare. 087 6316 027 Jerry & eileen o’connor , Rathmore, Co. Kerry. 064 54974 Sheedy Brothers , Clashagad, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. 086 1024 660 John McDonnell , Carrigphooka, Macroom, Co. Cork. 086 3653 844 Henry Dudley , Lakelodge, Dovea, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. 086 8340 801 willie Daly , Ballylanders, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. 086 8493 045 tom & John Hayes , Kildimo, Co. Limerick. 061 393 202 John o’connor , Ballingarry, Co. Limerick. 087 6481 432 Neilly Moylan , Kanturk, Co. Cork. 087 6594 800

All Munster Breeders are welcome to join the Munster Branch meetings and help promote the use of Herefords in the Munster Regions. Please visit www.munsterherefords.com for more information.

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Munster Branch Hereford Tour 2013 As no tour took place in 2012 due to the adverse weather following morning as they would be showing at Strokestown conditions prevailing throughout that summer it was nice Show. I must mention that our president Tim O’Sullivan, to be on the road once more this year blessed with fine Brosna, Tralee, Co. Kerry was among our group and was the weather. On the 6th of September our coach left Kilmurray selected Judge for the show at Strokestown but I must Lodge in Limerick where breeders from Cork, Kerry, hasten to add he did not look at any cattle at the Kye Herd Limerick and Tipperary had gathered for an early that evening. departure. Some good cows with size bone and conformation were First stop was the herd of Joe O’Connor Roscrea. A good viewed before we retired to the McGrath home for food and selection of cows some freshly calved, young bulls and drinks to round off an excellent day. heifers were on display and viewed with good interest by Next morning we were brought the short journey by our our group of 25. After refreshments and a small coach right into the very impressive showground’s at presentation to the family from our Chairman Liam Philpott Strokestown House and Park. What a display of cattle of all who organised the tour we then departed for a long drive to breeds were shown by people of all ages. One can only our next stop. remark the consistency and discipline between judges, The herd of well know breeder Coote Geelan and home of stewards and exhibitors. Kye Rodge 2012 Balmoral Champion and RDS Champions There was a good entry of Herefords but unfortunately at Dromod, Co. Leitrim. Some well know breeders from that there was a high level of absentees. As expected the Kye region had joined with Coote to await our arrival and after herd of Padraig and Catherine McGrath had a red letter day. greetings were exchanged the inspection of stock I will refrain from giving full results as no doubt this will be commenced. This is a good sized herd of cows and calves carried elsewhere in the journal. also nice yearling heifers but it was the stock bull Kye As rain started to fall we took refuge in our coach and Rodge, Supreme Champion at the RUAS Balmoral 2012 commenced our journey back south with one final herd to that stole the main interest. He is a well grown very lengthy visit, that of Joe & Ivor Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill, Co. bull with good bone and breed character. When one looks Offaly. The rain eased thankfully as we got to see this huge at the back pedigree one can envisage what this sire could herd of impressive Hereford cattle with comprehensive do. After more refreshments and conversation a small detail of all the breeding given to us by Joe as we moved presentation in recognition of our visit was made. through this fine herd. Our next stop just a short distance from Coote’s, was at the One look at the sires used Ballinvena Frankie, Killeaney Knockdrinan herd of Angus cows and calves of excellent Pompeii, Glaslough Game, Knockfin Catana and many quality owned by the well- known a successful Angus other sires immediately recognisable and it explains that if breeder Mr Tom Reynolds at Johnstons Bridge. Even you keep using top class sires you will see the results. Some thought we were all Hereford Breeders much interest was very promising 1.5 year old bulls were viewed as we came taken in this fine herd of cattle. closer to the yard. The final herd visit for the day was to the famous Kye herd The magnitude of this family farming enterprise can only of Padraig and Catherine McGrath, Elphin, Co. be commented on. Once more we were entertained in the Roscommon. Here we had the privilege to view the family home with food and drinks and after a small champion of Tullamore show. She is an excellent heifer, presentation it was farewell once more. well grown, with good bone and great conformation. Also The Munster branch is very grateful to the herds we visited a nice young heifer calf caught the eye and tree very good and on behalf of our group we wish them continued success yearling bulls impressed the visitors also. Incidentally we for the coming year. were to see the above mentioned animals again the John Ludgate

Group at the Boveen Herd of Joe O’Connor

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Coote Geelan accepts a gift presented by Society President President Timmy O’Sullivan checks out the detail at Timmy O’Sullivan on behalf of the tour group Strokestown.

Coote speaks to a captive audience about the great grass in Co Society President Timmy O’Sullivan with show champion Kye Leitrim. Sheila and owner Padraig McGrath .

Munster group view the Kye Herd of Padraig & Catherine The tour group view the Deverell owned Ballyaville Herd McGrath

Patrick, Catherine & Padraig McGrath with Munster Branch Munster tour group enjoy the hospitality of the Deverell Family Treasurer John Ludgate. at Ballyaville

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Branch Secretary Cathriona Murphy, newly elected Chairman Martin Murphy & long Group of members in attendance serving Treasurer John Ludgate.

Declan Donnelly newly elected Vice Chairman John Neenan receives his award for Munster Junior Heifer of the Henry Dudley receives his award for receives his award for Munster Junior Bull of Year Tullaha Raindrop from Lakelodge Jim 14 from Timmy O’Sullivan. the Year Clondrina 1069 from Chairman Martin Murphy. Chairman Martin Murphy.

Munster Hereford Breed Society News The Munster Hereford branch had a very busy 2013. The Male & Female of the year competition was very successful this year. The shows involved were Bridgetown, Charleville, Cappamore, Nenagh and the final was in Limerick. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all who took park in the competition. Winners who attended our AGM were presented with their prizes by our Secretary Mr. Larry Feeney. The Competition is a fantastic way to promote the Hereford breed. The Neenan Family organised another fantastic table quiz to raise funds for the Munster branch in April 2013. The quiz raised €625 for the Munster branch. The Munster branch would like to thank the Neenan family for organising the quiz over the last number of years. It is a wonderful night out and a great social occasion to meet other breeders socially. Our farm visits The Munster branch went on tour in August 2013. On Friday the tour visited the herds of Padraig Mc Grath and Coote Geelan and on Saturday they attended Strokestown show. Thank you to all the hosts for letting the tour into their homes and farms to show us some fantastic stock and providing us with refreshments. Mr John Appleby and family organised a field evening, on August 31st 2013. It was a very enjoyable day we got to see a fantastic display of stock. Master Judges on the day were John Neenan & John O Connor. Munster branch chairman Martin Murphy ran the Hereford weanling sale and show at Newport livestock mart in November 2013. There was an entry of over 100 animals at the show and sale. Special thank you to all the sponsors of the show include Irish Hereford Prime, Munster Hereford society, John & Thomas Hayes & Henry Dudley. Judges on the day were Henry Dudley and Jim Fitzpatrick. Congratulations to the winner of the show, Mr Seamus Ryan, Newport, Co Tipperary who sold the winning bull to Irish Hereford prime. We held our AGM in the Woodlands house hotel on the 26th November 2013. Thanks to all our members for their support in 2013 and look forward to seeing them all at our meetings in 2014. Mr Liam Philpott our outgoing Chairman has had a very successful two year term. During his term Liam has organised a tour, field evening and very successful promotions. We welcome our new chairman Mr Martin Murphy to his new post and we look forward to working with him over the next two years. Congratulations to Mr Declan Donnelly who was voted in as our Vice chairman. Special thanks to Larry Feeney, Willie Brannigan and Michael Cleary for attending our meeting. Timmy O’Sullivan organised the annual Christmas party lunch. It was held on 13th Jan in the Devon Inn. Thirty five attended the lunch and it was a wonderful social occasion for the branch. Cathriona Murphy, Secretary

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went to Glenn Dudley with Lakelodge Kathy 6 with Henry Thurles Show Dudley taking 3rd position. Judge: John Lynch The cow class was won by H & M Parr with Tourtanepoll 1 Cattle classes were held for the first time at Thurles Show Diamond. The Parr team also took 2nd prize with a senior this year with much success. Great credit must go to uncalved heifer with Henry Dudley settling for 3rd Trevor Dudley who was instrumental in organizing the position with Lakelodge Kathy. cattle section and also to Susan Dudley who acted as cattle secretary and chief steward on the day. Hopefully more exhibitors will add Thurles Show to their showing Cappamore Show schedules next year! Judge: JJ Farrell Judge John Lynch awarded the Overall Championship to Cappamore Show had a smaller than usual entry this year the winner of the bull calf class, Lakelodge Jim 14 owned although the quality of the animals present was by Henry Dudley. The Reserve Champion went to the 2nd exceptional. Matthew Goulding added yet another prize winner in this class Clashagad Kanning owned by championship to his ever growing collection when he won Pat Sheedy. the Supreme Championship with his outstanding maiden Henry Dudley then won 1st & 2nd prize in the heifer calf heifer Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503. Duchess 503 is a class with two quality heifers from his Lakelodge herd. daughter of the famed show cow Dorepoll 1 Duchess and was winner of the maiden heifer class on the day. Charleville Show The Reserve Championship was awarded to the winner of the bull calf class Clondrina 1069 owned by Declan The Supreme Female Championship was awarded to John Neenan with his fantastic 3 year old junior cow, Tullaha Donnelly. This young bull calf is sired by Balleen Gilbert Primrose. Primrose was shown with much success in the and was one of the youngest bulls in the class. 2nd prize 2012 season and would go on to add to her numerous went to Henry Dudley with Lakelodge Jim 14 with prizes by winning the National Junior Cow title at Anthony McCarthy taking home 3rd prize. Tullamore Show later in the year. The heifer calf class was won by Matthew Goulding with The Male Championship went to Tom Roycroft and Gouldinpoll 1 Duchess 548 with 2nd prize going to John Family with their stock bull Knockmountagh Duke bred Neenan with Tullaha Raindrop and Anthony McCarthy by Eamon McKiernan. Duke had previously won the taking 3rd place. senior bull class earlier in the day. Delcan Donnelly took home his second 1st prize of the day Tom Roycroft continued his fine form in the showring by when he won the best calf born in 2013 with Clondrina adding a further two 1st prizes to his collection with wins 1082. 2nd prize also went to Declan Donnelly with Martin for Springvilla Mary and Springvilla Miriam in the female Murphy taking 3rd position. section. The last class of the day was the cow class which was won In the calf section, Henry Dudley took 1st prize in the by John Neenan with his junior cow Tullaha Primrose. senior bull calf class with Lakelodge Jim 14 with Tom Royroft and Pat Sheedy taking 2nd & 3rd prize respectively. Matthew Goulding won 1st prize in the Limerick Show senior heifer calf class with Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess with The Supreme Hereford Championship was awarded to Tim Breen and Timmie O’Sullivan taking 2nd & 3rd place John Neenan with Tullaha Raindrop. This young heifer in this class. calf had previously won a hat trick of prizes on the day, For the classes for calves born in 2013, Tom Roycroft won winning the heifer calf class, the Irish Junior Hereford the male class and Tim Breen won the heifer class with Heifer of the Year and the Overall Female Championship. Coisceim Febee. This is a truly remarkable achievement for this young heifer which capped a great day for John Neenan and Clonmel Show family. Judge: Tom Ludgate The Reserve Supreme Hereford Championship was won Noted Hereford breeder Tom Brennan had a field day at by Declan Donnelly with Clondrina 1069. Clondrina 1069 Clonmel Show winning 3 of the 4 classes and taking home had earlier won the bull calf class and the Irish Junior Bull the Supreme Hereford Championship. Tom’s 1st prize of the Year title. Clondrina 1069 also fought off stiff winning bull class, the ultra stylish Balleen Bonus sired by competition in the male section to take home the Overall his renowned stock bull Gageboro Eugenic was the day’s Male Championship but had to settle for Reserve position Supreme Champion. Tom continued to dominate the male in the Championship honours. section by also taking 2nd & 3rd prize in this class. Declan Donnelly continued his dominance in the male The heifer calf class and maiden heifer class was also won section winning the other two bull classes, winning 1st by Tom Brennan with Balleen Miss Prefect 725. 2nd prize prize in the senior bull class and 1st prize in the junior bull

Page 117 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 calf class with Clondrina 1082, making it a hat trick of red rosettes for Declan on the day. The cow class was won by Tom Roycroft. Tom won his second red rosette of the day when he emerged the victor in the senior uncalved heifer class. Matthew Goulding won the intermediate heifer class with Gouldingpoll 1 Duchess 503. Duchess 503 was much admired in the ring and went on to win the Reserve Female Championship later in the day. The last class of the day went to Martin Murphy who won 1st prize in the heifer calf class for calves born in 2013.

Killian O’Malley, Newport, is presented with the trophy for the Junior Hereford Calf Class (born 2013) at Limerick by Una Murphy.

Pedigree registered male calf born on or after 1st October 2012 1st Lockfield Gaylas, Anthony McCarthy, Currane, Banteer, Co Cork 2nd Aliehs Bulle, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry Thurles Show Champion, Lakelodge Jim 14 Pedigree registered male calf born on or after 1st July 2012 NEWMARKET & DISTRICT 1st Lockfield Udel Gem, Anthony McCarthy, Currane, Banteer, Co Cork AGRICULTURAL SHOW 2nd Lockfield Gaylas, Anthony McCarthy, Currane, Banteer, Co Cork Sunday 14th July at the Green Glens, 3rd Aliehs Briar, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane Judge: Mr John Ludgate Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry Pedigree registered male calf born on or after 1st Pedigree registered female calf born on or after January 2013 1st July 2012 1st Aliehs Prince, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane 1st Goulding Duchess, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry 2nd Gurteragh Mercury, Brian & Barry O’Keeffe, 2nd Lockfield Udel Plum, Anthony McCarthy, Currane, Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork Banteer, Co Cork 3rd Aliehs Susie 1st, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane Pedigree registered female calf born on or after Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry 1st January 2013 1st Cosceim Fidelma, Tim Breen, Knockeenadillane, Pedigree registered maiden or incalf heifers born Kiskeam, Co Cork between 1.7.2011 & 30.6.2012 2nd Aliehs Pride, Timmie & Shiela O’Sullivan, Ahane 1st Gurteragh Linda, Brian & Barry O’Keeffe, Cross, Brosna, Co Kerry Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork 3rd Tullaha Rihanna, John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, 2nd Gurteragh Linsey, Brian & Barry O’Keeffe, Co Limerick Gurteragh, Newmarket, Co Cork 3rd Coolanoran Olive, Denis Buckley, Ardagh, Co Pedigree registered female calf born on or after Limerick 1st October 2012 1st Tullaha Raindrop, John Neenan, Tullaha, CHAMPION: Goulding Duchess Broadford, Co Limerick Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry 2nd Goulding Kashmire, Matthew Goulding, Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry RESERVE CHAMPION: Tullaha Raindrop 3rd Cosceim Flyer, Tim Breen, Knockeenadillane, John Neenan, Tullaha, Broadford, Co Limerick Balleen Kiskeam, Co Cork Pansy 668

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Barry & Brian O'Keeffe of Gurteragh Herefords at R/L: Timmy O'Sullivan, Brian O'Keeffe, James Good, Barry O'Keeffe & David Goulding. Newmarket show.

R/L: Tommy Cregan, David Goulding, Tim Breen and Brian O'Keeffe exhibiting at Newmarket and District Agricultural Show.

Congratulations and best wishes to Una Murphy, (daughter of Martin and Winnie) & David O’Brien who were married in October 2013.

Champion at , Bandon, Clonakilty & Barryroe Shows - John Applebe with Apple 1 Molly.

David Goulding - Champion at Cappamore Show 2013 Supreme Hereford Champion at Limerick Show. Judge JJ Farrell and the Murphy Cup presented by Martin Tullaha Raindrop - Judge Glen Jacob with Tom Cregan and Murphy, Toureenbrien, Newport. Maura Neenan Cregan.

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Killian O’Malley showing for Martin Cappamore Show 2013 Martin Murphy, Michael Cleary Murphy, Toureenbrien at Dualla Show, L/R: Shane O’Brien, Winnie Murphy, Henry and Henry Dudley at Cappamore September 2013. Dudley and Paddy Campion. Show.

Declan Donnelly - First Prizewinner at Thomas Moynihan brushing animal at Dualla Show, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Cappamore Show, Young Bull Class. Cappamore Show 2013. Aidan and Shane O’Brien showing Toureenbrien Ursula for Martin Murphy, Toureenbrien, Newport.

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Springvilla Shakera & Knockmountagh Duke with owners Niall Knockmountagh Duke with Robert Roycroft and Judge Tom and Tom Roycroft and Judge Tom Ludgate at Skibbereen. Fitzgerald at Middleton Show.

Springvilla Miriam and Robert Roycroft at Bantry Show. Springvilla Samuel 394 with Niall Roycroft and Judge Derek Lovell at Show.

Knockmountagh Duke with owner Tom Roycroft and Judge Knockmountagh Duke with owner Tom Roycroft Coote Geelan at Cork Summer Show .

Page 123 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 West Cork Hereford Club Review of 2013 uring the Summer a meeting of the West Cork Hereford Club held in the Parkway Hotel Dunmanway decided to hold a Field Evening and DStock Judging event which Ted O’Sullivan and family volunteered to host. On arrival at Bartlemy, Fermoy the home of Ted & family Hereford Breeders in attendance were warmly greeted and invited to the house for refreshments. When the entire group had congregated we partook of food and drink before heading to the farmyard where the cattle were collected and penned. A visit to this herd was very special because of the quality and size of animals which were bred and shown by Ted over the years. Three groups of cattle were presented for judging, cows, heifers and bulls. Judges on the day were Declan Murphy (cows), Gene Lynch & Derry McCarthy (heifers) Club Chairman John White makes a small presentation to the and Patrick Hickey for the bulls. The judges had a difficult O’Sullivan Family. task in selecting and placing these animals as they were of such close uniformity. Judging cards were handed out to Chairman then thanked Ted, his wife & family for their all and when completed Patrick Hickey asked the Judges hospitality and for having the members of the club on his to indicate their placing. Members of the group were then farm & providing the opportunity of viewing his asked how they placed their animals. After each class a wonderful animals. Best wishes to the “Furaleigh Herd” very detailed and interesting discussion took place, and much success for 2014 & in years to come. starting with the Judges giving their reasons why they Another very interesting meeting took place in the placed the animals in this order. Following this other Parkway Hotel. Francis Kearney a member of the ICBF members of the group were asked to give their reasons as gave a thorough talk & slide show on cattle breeding & well. A lot of useful information was gained by this genetic proofs. He gave an updated report on the modern procedure, something which should be adopted in more technique of DNA technology in assessing the potential of country shows. It seems on this day that the lady animals. Up to now people thought that this procedure members of the Club seemed to come out better in the was impossible, but the detailed account he gave on the final results! subject left almost everyone convinced that this method of Having completed and viewed these magnificent animals testing could prove that it is the way forward for assessing and the remainder of the herd which were housed close by the genetic value of both dairy & beef animals. Then it the consensus was that it was no surprise to people that came to the time when he invited people from the floor to the animals from this herd had been so successful over ask questions …… the way he answered these left us in no many years. The next move was to a nearby field where doubt that this man was an expert able to deal with any the commercial suckler herd was inspected, here again situation in breeding. All concerned were very impressed was a quality group of cows and followers any suckler and gave great credit to his ability and knowledge in this farmer would like to have. presentation. At the conclusion it was a very worth-while outing. The The Chairman thanked the speaker and impressed on the group that we will have to adopt the modern ways that cattle breeding can be improved to hasten genetic improvement in a very short period of time, considering that in previous times it took five or six years before the progeny of any bull had results of their breeding ability available. Concluding over a cup of tea it was agreed that more of these get-togethers would be a good exercise for the future. Here is wishing the IHBS & all breeders the best in 2014 and into the future.

John Kingston

The West Cork Club members in attendance at the “Furaleigh Herd”

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North Leinster Branch IHBS

AGM down the line in his class. The 2013 AGM of the branch was held on the 8th July in A very good and worthwhile trip ended with our trusty Clonamore House hotel Tullamore, a much later date than bus company bringing us back in time for our flight home usual due to the very late and difficult spring followed by a and we ended 2013 on a good note in our branch. great run of summer weather which meant everyone was Many thanks to Anselm Fitzgerald for all his work in busy “ making hay (silage etc) while the sun shone”. setting up the trip. However a good meeting was held and the following officers were elected: J.D., Sec. Chairman: Anselm Fitzgerald. Vice Chair: Joe O’Connor. Secretary: Joe Deverell. Many summer shows were held in our area and are well reported elsewhere in the journal, great thanks to everyone involved.

Discussion Group Meeting Our discussion group meeting was kindly hosted by JJ Farrell at his Trillick herd on Saturday 21st September at 2pm. Padraig McGrath did a demo on clipping and show preparation which was held in JJ,s much admired new livestock shed. A good discussion followed covering feeding, tagging, hair sampling for DNA and other breeding issues. Lovely evening sunshine allowed us to Trillick Hotspur view the excellent stock at Trillick including a very eye catching calf “Trillick Hotspur” more about later. This was followed by refreshments provided by Concepta and her helpers which rounded of a very useful and enjoyable afternoon. We extend many thanks to JJ and his family.

Branch Excursion to Calf Show Shrewsbury UK After some years absence a branch trip was expertly organised by our chairman in December to the Hereford Christmas Calf Show in Shrewsbury. While the group were waiting in Dublin airport to board our flight JJ Farrell finalised the deal with Eurogene AI for the purchase by them of “Trillick Hotspur”. We congratulated JJ on his success and toasted the deal later when we were safely in our hotel on the other side of the Irish Sea! We flew to Birmingham and were met by our bus to The Padraig McGrath in action Corbet Arms in Uffington where we were very well looked after on our arrival and indeed the next morning an early breakfast was provided so we could get to Shrewsbury Livestock Market in time for the start of the show. There was a very good show of cattle on view and one could not but be impressed by both the cattle and how they were shown with each class ready to enter the show ring as soon as the previous one exited. Great credit has to go to the stewards, the handlers and the cattle; it was a pleasure to witness poetry in motion! Many of the classes had large entries and the judge was well tasked to place them in order but did his job fairly and in good time. It would be unfair to mention individual cattle but naturally Irish eyes were drawn towards to TA Spooner’s Dieulacresse Kermit by Lakelodge Storm 2nd. A March 2013 bull calf Haven Kingpin by Bulge from EL Lewis & Son caught a few eyes too even though he was Group at Trillick

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Some pics from calf show, Shrewsbury.

North Leinster group outside the Corbet Arms ready for the Lineup of Sep/Oct 2012 bulls. show.

Haven Kingpin Dieulacresse Kermit by Lakelodge Storm 2nd.

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CO. LONGFORD 13. Crerogue Herd 27. Dungar Herd 1. Breaney Herd Angela Armstrong, Gibbstown, Navan. Lester Roe, Parkview, Ballybrit, Roscrea K. Tynan, Breaney, Ardagh. 043 667 5056 046 905 4291 087 411 8242 Mob. 087 623 4398 14. Ballaghboy Herd 2. Creagh & Creaghpoll Herds Robert Clarke, Fordstown, Navan. CO. WESTMEATH W.A. & I.H. Jones, Creagh House, Keenagh. 046 943 4120 28. Clonleam Herd 043 332 2290 15. Ballyboe Herd W. Branagan, Clonleam, Delvin. 3. Keenagh & Keenaghpoll Herds Anne Murphy, 26 Bridge View, Kilmessan, 087 233 8053 E. & P. Jones, Riverside, Keenagh. Navan. 29. Gageboro Herd 043 332 2294 Mob. 086 834 6520 Tel. 086 382 5225, 046 902 5737 J. Holloway, Horseleap, Moate. 5. Trillick Herd 16. Fairyhouse Herd 057 933 5227, 087 765 7374 J.J. Farrell, Trillick-a-Temple, Longford. George Stanley, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath. 30. Glenree Herd 043 334 1976 & Mob. 086 832 9436 Tel. 01 825 6330, 086 256 5577 L. & F. Glennon, Glenree, Dysart, 6. Lisameen (P)/Moylong Herd 17. Baytown Herd Mullingar. 044 922 6121, 087 612 2141 Tom Barry, Baytown Park, Dunboyne. James McKeon, Lisameen, Ballinalee, 31. Grianan & Caulry Herd Tel. 086 856 0978 Tel. 087 822 8364 T. & A. Fitzgerald, Mount Temple, Moate. 19. Burrawaddy Herd Tel. 086 609 8051 CO. MEATH Percy & Marion Jordan, Proudstown, 32. Kilgolagh Herd 7. Ardmulchan Herd Navan. Tel. 046 902 6261, 087 950 6148. Hugh Lynch, Kilgolagh, Finea, Mullingar. P. Smyth, Ardmulchan, Navan. 20. Dunlever Herd 043 668 1210 Mob. 087 958 2773 046 902 1435 Michael Bird, Dunlever House, Trim, 33. Carrick Herd 8. Church Hill Herd Co. Meath. Tel. 086 996 5239 Philip Lynch, Carrick Finea, Mullingar. B. & R. Clarke, Carnaross, Kells. 043 668 1218, 087 958 2773 046 924 5256 Mob. 087 238 6339 CO. OFFALY 34. Castledaly Herd 9. Portanob Herd 21. Ballyaville Herd Michael Farrell, Kilcleagh, Castledaly. Jack Canty, Moyrath, Kildalkey, J. & I. Deverell, Ballyaville, Geashill. Tel. 090 643 0376 Mob. 318 9793 046 943 5147 Mob. 086 831 2817 057 934 3728 & 057 934 3555, 087 270 2271 35. Cave Hill Herd 10. Curraghliffe Herd 22. Cill Cormaic Herd Pauric Farrell, 087 293 9133 John A. Hayes, Tankardstown, Ratoath. D. Larkin, Kilcormac, Birr. 05791 35368 01 825 6230 Mob. 087 289 6149 Mob. 086 339 7810 CO. LOUTH 11. Kilmessan Herd 23. Moyclare Herd 36. Knockmountagh Herd R. Swan, Ringlestown, Kilmessan. Ml. Molloy, The Glebe, Belmont. Eamon McKiernan, Monasterboice, 046-9025599 Tel. 090 645 4640, 086 816 8924 Drogheda. 041 982 6362, 087 221 7201 12. Rathregan Herd 24. Boveen Herd V. Ledwith, Rathregan, Dunboyne. J. O’Connor, Sharavogue, Birr. Tel. 01 8259270, 086-2556618 Tel. 087 908 7460

Page 127 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 North Leinster Shows 2013

LONGFORD SHOW MOATE SHOW Judge: Jack Wilson Judge: Mr William Jones (Jnr)

Champion: Kye Sheila 596 Padraig McGrath Champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd M Molloy Reserve Champion: Knockmountagh Chief Reserve Champion: Grianan Masterplan Eamon McKiernan T&A Fitzgerald

Hereford cow or heifer in calf or in milk, Hereford Bull Calf born on or after 01.11.12 1. Portanob Julia J&J Canty 1. Gageboro Morgan J Holloway 2. Baltymore Francis Coote Geelan 2. Trillick Hotspur JJ Farrell 3. Drumboy Nollaig Sean Kilrane 3. Moyclare Lucky M Molloy

Hereford Heifer born between 01.07.11 and Hereford Heifer Calf born on or after 01.11.12 30.06.12 1. Moyclare Pansy 14th M Molloy 1. Kye Sheila 596 P McGrath 2. Grianan Agnes M657 T&A Fitzgerald 2. Knockmountagh Petal Philip Lynch 3. Gageboro Megan J Holloway 3. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Christine Drumm Hereford Bull born on or between 01.07.12 and Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.07.12 31.10.12 1. Moyclare Rose 22nd Michael Molloy 1. Grianan Masterplan T&A Fitzgerald 2. Trillick Tara JJ Farrell 2. Castledaly Jackson M Farrell 3. Trillick Elaine JJ Farrell 3. Carrick Luckey P Lynch

Hereford Male born on after 01.07.12 Hereford Heifer born on or between 01.07.12 and 1. Knockmountagh Chief Eamon McKiernan 31.10.121 2. Keenaghpoll 1 Hercules E&P Jones 1. Moyclare Rose 22nd M Molloy 3. Kye Sonic 612 Padraig McGrath 2. Griananpoll 1 Orange M639 T&A Fitzgerald 3. Trillick Tara JJ Farrell Hereford Male born on after 01.11.12 1. Port 1 Bob J&J Canty Hereford Heifer bon on or between 01.07.11 and 2. Trillick Hotspur JJ Farrell 30.06.12 3. Moyclare Lieutenant Michael Molloy 1. Kilsunny Doreen’s Ivy Christine Drumm

Hereford Female born on or after 01.11.12 1. Trillick JJ Farrell

Hereford Bull Calf born 01.01.12 to 31.06.12 1. Doonavereen Precision Paddy Farrell

Champion: Moyclare Rose 22nd with Michael Molloy

Kye Sheila 596 with Padraig McGrath.

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2. Lakelodge Kathy 6th, DOB: 6th Feb 2013, s. Dareens Champion, d. Kilsunny Queen Chastity. Owner: Henry Dudley. 3. Corran Hill Aoran, DOB: 10th Jan 2012, s. Corran Hill Iceman, d. Corran Hill Snowy. Owner: Colin Anderson

Hereford Heifer born on/after 01.10.12 1. Clonleam Verena 21, DOB: 20th Oct 2012, s. Mawarra Sentimental, d. Clonleam Verena 13th. Owner: William Branagan

Res Champ: Grianan Masterplan with Anselm & Darragh Fitzgerald.

Mullingar Show Judge: Mr Eric Humphreys

Champion: Portanob Julia Reserve Champion: Corran Hill Carole

Hereford Cow in Calf or with Calf at foot Champion Corran Hill Carole 1. Portanob Julia, DOB: 3rd June 2006, s. Ardmulchan Wanderor, d. Portanob Lady. Owners: J & J Canty. 2. Lakelodge Kathy 3rd, DOB: 12th Jan 2012, s. Darreens Champion, d. Lakelodge Kathy. Owner: Henry Dudley. 3. Baltymore Francis, Owner: Coote Geelan.

Hereford Heifer born on/between 01.01.12 and 30.09.12 1. Corran Hill Carole, DOB: s. 2nd Jan 2012, s. Corran Hill Miracle, d. Corran Hill Tara. Owner: Colin Anderson 2. Grianan Orange M 639, DOB: 4th July 2012, s. Romany 1 Captain, d.Grianan Dominique. Owner: T & A Fitzgerald. 3. Moyclare Rose 22nd, DOB: 12th Sep 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Christina. Res. Champ Portanob Julia exhibited by John Canty, assisted Owner: Michael Molloy by Jack and Isobel with judge Eric Humphreys.

Hereford Bull born on/between 01.01.12 and 30.09.12 1. Port 1 Bill, DOB: 7th Mar 2012, s. Port 1 Bob. Owners: J & J Canty. 2. Moyclare Lieutenant, DOB: 5th Sept 2012, s. Brocca Saviour, d. Moyclare Ursula 4th. Owner: Michael Molloy.

Hereford Heifer born after 01.01.13 1. Corran Hill Annabell, DOB: 7th April 2013, s. Parkhill Pompeii, d. Corran Hill Tara. Owner: Colin Anderson Hereford Bull born after 01.01.13 1. Baltymore Rodge 408, Sire, Kye Rodge 553. Fingal Show 2013 - Kye Sheila Padraig McGrath & Judge Owner: Coote Geelan. Robin Irvine.

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Champion: Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Reserve Champion: Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond

Hereford Cow or Heifer in calf or in milk 1. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond Henry & Mervyn Parr 2. Mountfade Euphrimia Victor Allen

Hereford Heifer born between 01.07.12 and Reserve Champion Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond with her calf 30.09.12 exhibited by H&M Parr. 1. Knockfin Ladybird 807 Francis Scot 2. Knockfin Sally 805 Francis Scot

Hereford Bull born between 01.07.12 and 30.09.12 1. Dareens Ken John Fitzpatrick 2. Knockduffpoll 1 Power Ranger Niall Jones 3. Ballyaville Rowland Joe Deverell

Hereford Heifer born between 01.01.11 and 30.06.12 1. Knockduffpoll 1 Emma Niall Jones 2. Grianan Orange K589 Mervyn Parr 3. Ballyaville Flavia Joe Deverell Dareens Ken winner of the Thompson Silver Challenge Cup Hereford Bull born on or after 01.10.12 with Hereford Society Chairman Willie Branagan owners John and Donal Fitzpatrick and Judge Tom Fitzgerald. 1. Knockfin Sorento Francis Scott 2. Knockfin Juga Francis Scott

Hereford Heifer born on or after 01.10.12 1. Ballyfrunk Alma 1826 Pat Murphy

Hereford Male or Female Calf born in 2013 1. Tourtane Barry Henry & Mervyn Parr 2. Tourtane Sally Henry & Mervyn Parr

Best Hereford Pair 1. Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond/Grianan Orange K589 Henry & Mervyn Parr

1st prizewinner Tourtane Barry with Henry & Mervyn Parr .

Champion Knockduffpoll 1 Emma & Niall Jones being presented with Scott Perpetual Trophy by Judge Tom Fitzgerald. The busy cattle lines at Ossory Show.

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Kye SHeIlA 596 Sire: Steil Gerard by churchill Storm - Dam: Kye Paula 1st by yarram Pompeii V055 Hereford Champion at six summer shows including National Hereford show Tullamore, Royal Meath show Trim and Strokestown Show. Chosen as the 2013 RDS Champion of Champions. Pictured at Tullamore Show 2013 after winning Supreme All Ireland Champion

Kye StoRM 609 Kye StING 595 Sire: Bowmont Storm A584 Sire: Bowmont Storm A584 Dam: Kye Paula 535 by yarram Pompeii V055 Dam: Kye Sorcha by churchill Storm First Prize at Premier Autum Show and Sale Tullamore First Prize winner and Overall Champion at April Sale in October 2013. Sold to Mr. Richard Kehoe Ballicmoyer, Co. Kilmallock. Sold to S & N Heatrick Glaslough Co. Carlow at €3550. Wishing Richard the best of luck. Monghan at €2900. The very best of luck to the Glaslough Herd with their new stock bull. Many thanks to all our valued Customers Visitors always welcome Padraig & Catherine McGrath

Kye, elphin, co. Roscommon. tel 087 2693201 or 071 9635008 email: [email protected]

Page 131 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 South Leinster Branch - Balleen Meeting n a new innovative approach the South Leinster Branch under Chairman Glenn Jacob took the Iinitiative to have their June meeting on farm at the Balleen Herd by the kind invitation of Tom Brennan and Family at Balleen, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny on June 1st last. There was a large attendance at this the first such meeting of the South Leinster branch which heretofore held its meetings in a local hotel. Particularly pleasing was the large group of Ned the donkey calls order! young Hereford enthusiasts in attendance.

The topics discussed on the day were: • South Leinster shows • Current position of the breed in South Leinster and across Ireland • Discussion and feedback on the use of both imported and home based Hereford bulls. • The National Ploughing Championship which will be hosted by the South Leinster Branch in Ratheniska, Co. Laois September 24th to 26th next.

Top commercial farmer Mr Jim Hogan, Rathoe, Co. Stock judging in progress Carlow gave a very interesting presentation on improving output and net profit on his farm by introducing a Hereford bull to his suckler herd. Jim and Seamus Hogan farm a herd of 80 Hereford/Simmental cross cows finishing all cattle to beef. He outlined to the meeting that adding a Hereford bull to the herd has significantly improved productive and reproductive efficiency in comparison with the national average (Table 1). Mr Hogan highlighted that the low maintenance cost, ease of calving, ease of finishing and increased milk are all contributing to increased net profit from the farm.

Table 1. Calving performance of the herd in 2012 v national average. Hogan’s farm is a fantastic example of how Hereford National Average Hogan’s Farm Liam Philpott discusses his selection Calving interval (days) 399 368 Herd for viewing and judging. Mortality at Birth (%) 5.5 3.0 Mr Liam Philpott, Allowdale Herd, Kanturk, judged the Mortality at 28 days (%) 6.7 0 cattle for the competition and explained his reasoning for placing the animals in the order that he did. Females not calved in a period 66 Calves per cow per year 0.81 1.03 The participants and winners in the junior stock judging competition were: genetics can be used as both a profitable sire and dam in 1. George Murphy 5. Seamus Doyle the suckler herd. South Leinster Branch Chairman Glenn 2. John Paul Scott 6. Hannah Murphy Jacob complemented Jim on his enthusiasm for the breed 3. Nigel Hogan 7. Olivia O’Gorman and thanked him on behalf of the branch for attending 4. Hannah Driver 8. Peter Murphy and giving such an enlightening presentation. All participants in the junior stock judging competition The meeting concluded with a junior stock judging received Hereford merchandise from the Society and competition. Six bulls were presented from the Balleen supplied by www.farm-wardrobe.com.

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1. Dunsinane Herd 9. Bawngarrif Herd Glen Jacob, Dunsinane Christy Finn, Bawngarrif, Ballcallan, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Kilkenny. Tel: 05392 33208 or 087 6786895 Tel: 056 7762156 2. Udel Polled Herefords 10. Knockfin Herd David & Daithi Carroll, Coole Campile Francis Scott, Knockfinn, New Ross, Co. Wexford Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Tel: 087 2495762 or 087 2346310 Tel: 0505 4623 or 086 8302911 3. Clonroe Herd 11. Coolnacritta Herd John & Norah Jones, Pallas, Sean Shiel, Coolnacritta, Gorey, Co. Wexford Rathdowney, Co. Laois. Tel: 053 942 8283 or 087 6922551 Tel: 087 2687142 4. Knockduff Herd 12. Ballyraggan Herd Curtis & Jones, Knockduff, Bree, James Thompson, Ballyraggan, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Tel: 05392 47762 or 087 8173450 Tel: 059 9161132 or 086 3629202 5. Air Hill Herefords 13. St. Mullins Herd J. W. & D. J. Johnson, Tom Murphy, Ballynock, St. Mullins, Tomagaddy, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Via Carlow Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 086 2326151 Tel: 051 424840 or 087 9413680 6. Ballydowell Herd 15. Chatsworth Herd Joe Maher, Ballydowell Rathmoyle, Tom Hennessy, Chatsworth, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7767844 or 087 2731021 Tel. 086 1505574 or 056 4442192 8. Tourtane/Tourtane Poll Herd Henry Parr, Tourtane, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 42158 or 087 7583820

Page 133 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 South Leinster Branch Review 2013 The AGM took place in the Talbot Hotel in Carlow on the however he warned that there needs to be steady flow of 17th February last. Mr Glenn Jacob and Mr. Mervyn Parr quality assured cattle throughout the year to fulfil the high were re-elected Chairman and Secretary respectively. The demand for Hereford beef. A number of bullocks and branch undertook a very successful Hereford calf heifers suitable for the Hereford schemes were on display promotion in five livestock marts across the south east. that evening. A mini stock judging competition included The five marts which facilitated the promotion were the grading of the bullocks. Branch chairman Mr Glenn Carlow, Kilkenny, New Ross, Enniscorthy and Carnew. Jacob correctly graded the cattle and won three bags of The Hereford Society kindly sponsored the prize fund for meal kindly donated to the event by Glanbia, Crettyard. the best Hereford bull and heifer calf less than 42 days of The meeting concluded with a walk through the Tourtane age on the day of sale. Slaney Meats gave added incentive herd. to the buyers of the prize winning calves by offering €50 The branch hosted the National Ploughing off the sale price. Championships in Ratheneska, Co. Laois. Great credit The branch has taken the initiative to have the majority of must be given to all Hereford exhibitors and those who their branch meetings on-farm. To date, the initiative has prepared and participated in the stand for the biggest been a great success. The first meeting took place at the farming event of the year. herd of Mr. Tom Brennan, Balleen, Freshford, Co. M. Parr, Branch Secretary Kilkenny on the 1st June last. Commercial beef producer Mr. Jim Hogan, Rathoe, Co. Carlow gave a very interesting presentation to the meeting on improving output and net profit on his farm by introducing a Hereford bull to his suckler herd. The meeting concluded with a junior stock judging competition. Six bulls were presented from the Balleen Herd for viewing and judging. The second field meeting took place on the herd of Henry and Mervyn Parr, Tourtane, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on the 12th September last. Mr John McDonald from Slaney Meats was in attendance to update the meeting on the progress of the Slaney Hereford Scheme. He outlined to the meeting that there was a strong seasonal flow of Left Mervyn Parr, representing IHBS; right John McDonnell, Slaney Foods with the Hereford cattle into the scheme, winners of the bull and heifer calf competition at the Spring Calf Promotion.

Niall Jones, Mairead Curtis Jones, Glenn Jacob & Tom Brennan Attendance at the Tourtane meeting at the event.

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Steers & Heifers suitable for Hereford Branded Beef.

Prolific Hereford cow with her 5 progeny born within two years

Start them young: Master Ethan Patterson enjoying the Field Evening.

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013 Tinahely Show 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe The 78th annual Tinahely show took place on August Jacky’ Bank Holiday Monday. A select number of Hereford cattle were on show. The Hereford championship was awarded Hereford bull born on or between 1st July 2012 to Henry & Mervyn Parr with their cow ‘Tourtane Poll 1 and 30th June 2013 Diamond’. The reserve champion went to Messrs Curtis & 1. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Jones with ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’. The judge for the 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe day was Mr. Michael Coady John 2nd’ 3. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Hereford Cow or Heifer in Calf or with Calf at foot 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’ (Champion) 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford.

Hereford Heifer born on or between 1st July 2011 and 30th June 2012 1. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’ (Reserve Champion) 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Poll 1 Maisie’ Champion ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’ with Henry and Mervyn Parr

Page 135 Balleen Est. 1932 Herefords G & T BRENNAN Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny

Tel. 056-8832391 086 2617241

Meet my Email: [email protected] sons Gageboro Eugenic Website: Balleenherefords.com 12 sons for sale 2014

Balleen Hudson Champion March Kilkenny Bull Sale Sold for top price €3,000

Balleen Bonus Premier Bull Calf Champion, Nenagh Show. Sold at Tullamore Bull Sale - top price €3,600 Sold to Gurteragh Herefords

Balleen Samoa Champion April Kilkenny Bull Sale Top price €3,200

Balleen Modelman Sire: Castledaly Garoid. Reserve Killmallock Sold for top price €3,500

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3. Niall Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Iverk Show Co.Wexford. (Piltown)

The 187th annual Iverk show took place on the 24th August. A great day was had by all in the sunshine. Not to be outdone by a significant increase in Angus cattle at the show this year, a large number of exhibitors of top quality Herefords were on show in all five pedigree Hereford classes. Five top quality two year old heifers entered the ring for the class which was kindly sponsored by Hereford Prime. The class was won by Mr. Matthew Goulding with ‘Goulding Poll 1 Duchess 503’. This heifer went on to be Champion Knockmountagh Chieftain with Judge Dan Melody Reserve Champion. The Hereford champion went to and owner Eamon McKiernan. Eamon McKiernan with his bull Knockmountagh Chief’. The young handler class sponsored by the South Leinster Branch was won by David Goulding. The judge for the day was Mr. Dan Melody.

Cow or Heifer in Calf or with calf at foot 1. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’ 3. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Sara’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July Reserve Champion Goulding Poll 1 Dutchess with Judge Dan 2011 to 30th June 2012 (Sponsor: Hereford Melody & David Goulding. Prime) 1. Matthew Goulding. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry. ‘Goulding Poll 1 Duchess 503’ (Reserve Champion) 2. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’ 3. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Pride 689’ 4. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Hereford bull born between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013. 1. Eamon McKiernan. Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth. ‘Knockmountagh Chief’ (Champion) David Goulding winner Young handler class. 2. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Rolo’ 3. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Hereford heifer born between 1st July 2012 and 30th June 2013 1. Tom Brennan. Balleen, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny. ‘Balleen Miss Perfect’ 2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Katie’ 3. Glenn Jacob. Dunsinane, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Young handler Class (14 -20yrs) (Sponsor: South Leinster Hereford Branch) 1. David Goulding. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry 2. Jack Goulding. Kilmore, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry Impressive lineup of young Hereford bulls at Iverk .

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2. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Tullow Show Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tourtane Poll 1 Maisie’

Tullow show took place on 19th August. On a warm day, Pedigree Hereford Bull born after 1st July 2010 there was a large crowd in attendance. The Hereford 1. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, championship went to Henry & Mervyn Parr with their Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Power Ranger’ cow ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’. The reserve champion 2. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe John went to Messrs Curtis & Jones with ‘Knockduff Poll 1 2nd’ Power Ranger’. It was a great day for the traditional breeds as both Angus and Hereford cattle dominated the Pedigree Hereford Heifer born after 1st July 2010 Interbreed Championship of the show. Mr. Joe Moran 1. John Jones. Pallas, Gorey, Co. Wexford. ‘Clonroe won the interbreed championship with his Angus stock Jacky’ bull. Whilst Henry & Mervyn Parr took the reserve interbreed championship of the show with their cow ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’. The interbreed judge Mr John Shirley, commented when giving the results of the championship that this exceptional Hereford cow demonstrated the true qualities of the breed.

Pedigree Hereford Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot 1. Henry and Mervyn Parr. Tourtane Hse., Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Tourtane Poll 1 Diamond’

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 1st July 2009 & 31st June 2010 (St. Mullins Hereford Cup) “Tourtanepoll 1 Diamond Champion Hereford & Interbreed 1. Messrs Curtis & Jones. Knockduff, Bree, Enniscorthy, Champion at Tullow show with Henry Parr, Heather Parr and Co. Wexford. ‘Knockduff Poll 1 Emma’ Leinster & Ireland rugby star Sean O’Brien.

Tourtanees t.H 1994 erefords

Glaslough Hurricane (Stock Bull) tourtane Poll 1 Sara (Sire: Glaslough Hurricane) celebrating 20 years breeding top quality pedigree and commercial Hereford cattle

Quality Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors Always welcome Henry & Mervyn Parr tourtane, clogh, castlecomer, co. Kilkenny. tel. 087 758 3820

Page 138 KNOCKMOUNTAGH (H)/KNOCKMANTA (P) HEREFORDS Established 1981

Knockmountagh chief at 12 months. Bull of the year, tullamore 2013 Sire: yarram Star General

First Prizewinner at numerous other shows. champion at Iverk, Reserve champion at Dundalk, longford. Sold to Mr. Bill Andrew, Arranview Herefords, Scotland

Knockmountagh Marshall at 10 months. Reserve Bull of the year, tullamore 2013 Sire: Knockmountagh tarzan

First Prizewinner at numerous other shows. champion at Virginia. Sold to Mr. Anthony Spooner, Dieulacresse Herefords, england.

other successes in 2013: Knockmountagh Duke by corlismore Pompeii sold to Mr. tom Roycroft, Springvilla Herefords at Spring Premier Sale for €4,600. we congratulate tom on his many successful outings with Duke over Summer 2013.

we are very thankful to all our valued customers and wish them every success. young Stock Usually For Sale - Visitors welcome eamon & John McKiernan Newtown, Monasterboice, Drogheda, co. louth. tel. 041 98 26362 Mobile: 087 2217201 / 087 9666189

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Kingpin won his class, and was then awarded the Overall Calf Championship. Kingpin was sired by the hugely NORTHERN successful Solpoll 1 Dynamite, as was his team mate Starlet. Panmure 1 Henry produced Stella K27 for the McMordie IRELAND team. The National Hereford Show NI The youngest bull calf class was won by Lurgan based The National Hereford Show is a firm favourite in the NI breeder Ciaran Kerr who brought out “Kinnego 1 Kruizo”, Hereford Breeders Associations diary, with a bumper entry sired by Romany 1 Frisky. of stock forward at this year’s event staged in the The group of three from one exhibitor attracted a good entry picturesque setting of Castlewellan Forest Park. with the first prize awarded to John & William McMordie. Bernard Rimmer travelled from Preston to place the It was then the turn of the young handlers to shine, with 16 catalogued entry of over forty head, finding his Supreme year old Elizbeth McCready, Dromore collecting the Champion in the senior bull class. This show leader was Stockmans Shield. “Richmount 1 Hermes” owned and bred by James Graham, Portadown. Enjoying a great show season this October 2010 born bull has laid claim to six Championships and was Male and Reserve Supreme at Balmoral Show in May. The success story didn’t end there for Hermes as he was later in the day awarded second reserve in the Champion of Champions competition staged during the grand parade, under Judge David Legget from United Auctions. Graceland 1 Colin sired the National Show Champion, and also was behind a first prize winner from the same exhibitor in the form of “Richmount 1 Ice Diamond”. This duo was then selected as the best progeny pair. Reserve Male Champion also came from the Senior bull class with Robin Irvines 6 year old Greenyards 1 Dougie. New breeder Phillippa Auret, Saintfield enjoyed her best show outing to date when her March 2012 born heifer “Richmount 1 Hermes” owned and bred by James Graham “Lessans 1 June” was placed Female Champion in the run up to the overall line up where she was tapped out as Reserve Supreme exhibit. Parkhill Pompeii is the sire of this flashy young heifer, with the dam being Magheraknock 1 Cassie. There was a tremendous line up of first prize winners in the Championship, which featured no less than nine red ticket holders. The first class of the day was the cow section which was headed up by David Smyth, Ballynahinch with his eight year old cow “Llancillo Hall Rosalind 5th”. The 2011 born heifer class was won by Mervyn and Henry Richmond, Derrylin with their homebred entry “Corraback Joan 5th” who went on to be Reserve Female Champion. It was a clean sweep for John and William McMordie, Ballygowan in the heifer calf classes with their Solpoll 1 Starlet K7 and Solpoll 1 Stella K27 securing top placings. This trend carried through to the bull class when Solpoll 1 Lessans 1 June

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presented to John McMordie for his Solpoll 1 Dynamite son "Solpoll 1 Jingo". The McMordie family were once again to the fore in the judging ring when their stock bull "Panmure 1 Henry" was placed Reserve Male Champion. This Romany 1 Distiller son was Hereford Bull of the Year in 2012. The McMordie team picked up another red ticket in the Group of Three Competition which featured a strong entry from a number of breeders. David Wilson's Lisrace team were in Reserve with the Haire family securing third position. Mervyn Richmond was runner up in the FW McMordie Perpetual Challenge with "Corrabrack Joan 5th". This daughter of Churchill Ginger secured a red ticket earlier in the day. Solpoll 1 Kingpin David Wilson, and sons Robbie and Jack notched up Reserve Female Champion with their "Lisrace Curly V111", pictured left. This daughter of Glaslough Captain was born in February 2011, and is out of Corranny Star. The first class of the day was a very impressive entry of RUAS Balmoral 2013 cows, which saw eleven entries from breeders both North Quality and Quantity were order of the day in the Hereford and South of the border. Leading this large class was rings at Balmoral Show with a tremendous crowd of "Knockmountagh Olga" from the father and daughter team spectators watching from start to finish. The new grounds of John & Karen Taggart. have proven to be an outstanding venue for this prestigious The Hereford section was generously supported by Linden event. Judging was in the very capable hands of Robert Foods, with William Waugh ringside to make presentations Wilson, Kelso who runs the noted Romany herd of to the winners. Herefords. "Linden Foods are delighted to be associated with the Securing the Supreme Championship was the outstanding Hereford breed, which is currently enjoying huge popularity two year old heifer "Dorepoll 1 262L Sally" brought out by and demand within the beef industry." well known breeders JE, RI & W Haire, Dundrod. This heifer simply oozed style, and was admired by the judge from early morning. "I liked this heifer as soon as she stepped into the ring. She demonstrates great breed character and correctness, and should make a wonderful cow." stated Robert Wilson. The Haire family purchased their Champion's dam while in Canada in 2005. The following year she was placed Reserve Female Champion at Agribition which is the Canadian National Hereford Show. She was then flushed successfully resulting in the 2013 Balmoral Show Champion which is sired by Remittall Olympian. The Male Champion "Richmount 1 Hermes" was then tapped out at Reserve Supreme Champion for Portadown "Dorepoll 1 262L Sally" with from L to R, William Waugh breeder James Graham. Graceland 1 Colin sired this representing sponsors Linden Foods, David Heath and William Haire exciting prospect, born in Octobert 2010. Mr Wilson described this entry as "potential stock bull material, with a great future ahead of him". "Hermes" has turned heads since he was Calf Champion in 2011, and won a number of prizes throughout the 2012 show season. Miss Phillippa Auret, Saintfield was exhibiting at Balmoral Show for the second time, and enjoyed her most successful outing winning the Junior Championship with the Parkhill Pompeii sired heifer "Lessans 1 June". The Reserve Junior Championship was awarded to Carrowdore based breeders John and Karen Taggart, with their home bred yearling bull "Carneyhill 1 Jackson". The FW McMordie Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Junior Hereford born on or after 1st July 2011 was "Richmount 1 Hermes"

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up. Both of these are sired by the homebred stock bull “Dorepoll 1 499 Heritage”. The Dorepoll team were back in the ribbons in the female section when “Dorepoll 1 Katie 611” laid claim to the Overall Championship. The sire in this case “Dorepoll 1 60G Chinook” was imported from Canada as an embryo. The McMordie’s continued with success with “Solpoll 1 Starlet K14” placed Reserve Senior Female Champion. The $270,000 sire “Remitall Super Duty” was behind this stylish entry, with two full sisters from the herd recently having been exported to England. The herd’s stock bull “Panmure 1 Henry” Bull of the Year 2012 produced two choice heifers for the Solpoll prefix. “Dainty K18” was appointed Junior and Reserve Female Champion, and her Lisrace Curly VIII, Reserve Female Champion, Balmoral teammate “Stardust K20” won the Reserve Junior Female title. John Andrews (13) from Larne had an enjoyable day when he was placed top young handler on his first outing.

Panmure 1 Henry, Reserve Male Champion, Balmoral Overall Champion “Dorepoll 1 Katie 611” Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders Association Annual Calf Show at Dungannon Mart The Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders Association staged their popular Annual Calf Show at Dungannon Mart, which attracted entries from right across the region. Almost 50 calves competed for an array of awards which were kindly supported by sponsors United Feeds. It was encouraging to have a good gallery of spectators at the event with a number travelling from south of the border.

Leading the way in the male section was Andrew McMordie, Junior and Reserve Female Champion “Solpoll 1 Starlet K14” Ballygowan with “Solitude 1 Kingdom”. This exciting young prospect is a grandson of the three times Balmoral Champion “Solpoll 1 Dynamite”. He was tapped out as Senior Champion and Overall Male Champion by Judge Andrew Hughes who travelled from Devon for the event. The Reserve Senior Male Championship was secured by Ballygawley based breeder Des Kelly. This was for the recently imported “Greenyards 1 Kilbeck” sired by “Ford Abbey 1 Dartania”. The Haire family, Dundrod who brought out a strong team from their noted Dorepoll prefix notched up a number of awards at the event. These included the Reserve Male and Junior Champion “Dorepoll 1 579 Knight Hawk”. “Dorepoll “Solitude 1 Kingdom”, Senior Champion and Overall Male 1 579 Knighthood stood next in line in the junior final line Champion.

Page 142 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 Record priced Hereford Female! A record price for a Hereford female sold in the UK/NI has been established, with the recent sale of Solpoll 1 Stella C16 for £12,000 to breed newcomers David and Maggie Kelly, Cumbria. Stella, a seven year old cow bred by John & William McMordie, Ballygowan, Co Down is the second five figure female sold in recent years from this herd, which was established in 1953. She is sired by Udel 1 R51 Vindicator a Doonbiddie Hustler son bred by David & Daithi Carroll, Coole, Campile, Co Wexford out of a Koanui Blueprint daughter Udel 1 J7 Priceless Gem and purchased by Messrs McMordie as a young bull. Reserve Male Champion “Dorepoll 1 579 Knight Hawk” Northern Ireland Female of the Year in 2008 as a heifer she has gone on to be one of the top breeding cows in the Sollpoll herd. All 3 of her sons have been sold for breeding with 2 working in pedigree herds, Grenade with John Henning’s Boley herd and Hero, Interbreed Beef Performance Champ- ion at the Royal Ulster show Balmoral in 2012 prior to making the top price at the Autumn Sale in Hereford, UK selling to John Walker’s Docklow herd. Stella sold with her 4 month old heifer calf Stella K27 at foot who won her class on her only 2 show outings this past summer. K27 was sired by the herd’s new stock bull Panmure 1 Solpoll 1 Stella C16 Henry who NI Bull of the Year in 2012. Commenting on his purchase David Kelly, known for his highly successful Netherhall Limousin herd said “We came over looking to buy some heifers but after seeing the cow and calf I knew I had to try and buy her as a foundation female for my new herd, she is an outstanding cow”

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westwood Advancer westwood Director Sire: Westwood Director National Champion UK 2012 Dieulacresse Hector - Junior Stock Bull at clouncagh Herefords Sire: westwood Advancer - Hereford Bull of the year 2010 in the top 1% for calving ease Dam by Haven Union Jack.

Autumn born calves by Hector look very promising

Young Bulls and Heifers usually for sale Visitors always Welcome

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Rathregan Herd Stock Bull Corlismore Poll 1 Lad 530 Supreme Male Champion National Show 2013 Supreme Hereford Champion National Show 2012 Sire: Corlismore Pompeii Sire of Dam: Doonbiddie Hustler * Horned Stock Bull is “Badlingham Baeddan” (by Auckvale Barnstormer) * Both Bulls are producing excellent young stock. These are the bloodlines that run in the great Rathregan Herd. * Previous Stock Bull Zarabande Zippy - National UK Champion. * Previous Stock Bull Ballinalick Robin - National Champion 1999. Young Stock Always For Sale All visitors are as welcome as the Flowers of May.

Contact Val Ledwith 086 2556618 Rathregan, Batterstown, Co. Meath. email: [email protected] www.rathreganherefords.ie

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Page 155 TTuurrlloouugghh HHeerrdd introducing 5 STARS - I.B.R. FREE (Estd. 1976) Turlough Graceful (Bozo) A.I. Code: T.G.F. Born: 6/5/2006

Pedigree : Fertility. Bozo full sisters are calved down the sixth time in the Sire: R.S.L. out of Dam Voltage Domino Lass RRHR37W Turlough Herd with plenty milk for their calves right up to a Dam: Domino 36n - Grandam: Camp Pedigree Bishops Hill General month before their next calving. type: Pedigree and commercial Herds: Bozo offers a unique package of scale - width - quality of Bozo easy fleshing, darkness of colour and smart confirmation fleshing - smooth mobility lovely bone quality - combined with makes him one of the most attractive bulls for pedigree hereford good length of coat hair. -plus dairy and beef cattle of all breeds. His fertility figures places him in the top 1% of the breed in Ireland making him a Show Pedigree: natural farmers choice. Bozo was selected for the World Beef Expo in October 2008 where he was greatly admired. Bozo dam maternal sister T. Bozo now has: Mary Graecful was placed 2nd in calf class - National Calving Index: High Reliability 68% Livestock Show Tullamore 1998 while Bozo full sister T. Terminal Index: 4.5 Stars Graceful 3rd was placed 2nd in her class Newcastle West Show Carcass Conformation: 4.5 Stars 2010 with a number of his extended family scooping top prices Daughter Milk: 4.5 Stars at Bull Sales around the country and performing very well in different herds much to the satisfaction of their owners. AI technician John Morrow, eurogene states Milk and Fertility: “He is the best bull I ever worked with” Bozo is a trail blaizer for milk and fertility backed by April - Bozo is suitable for use on cicero-Visa and Pompeii 2009 I.C.B.F. figures at an exceptionally high 151 for Milk and bloodlines to purchase straws just ask your A.I. technician or contact: Joe Kirwin - eurogene at 052 744 2940 John collins/Marian collins turlough Bovine Genetics 087 798 7004 Farm office - 069 62494 email: [email protected] - SeMeN exPoRteD to All eURoPeAN coUNtRIeS - IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 GERMANY

The year began with a nasty cold spell with temperatures place in January at the “Grüne Woche” in Berlin. This plunging to -25°C Things did improve slightly, but the annual show also known as ‘the world’s biggest fair for food, winter was quite a challenge for farmers with a winter agriculture and horticulture’, attracts thousands of visitors outdoor system. Nevertheless, the greatest challenge came and agricultural/horticultural experts every year and will with its duration. It seemed that the winter would never end therefore be a good platform for our breeders to display the where temperatures stayed very low and regularly dipping good quality of our breeding stock. This year we are happy below freezing many nights until the beginning of May. The to have internationally renowned judges from the result of which was the late vegetation development on the Netherlands, Switzerland and Denmark and we are already fields and pastures. convinced that it is going to be a great event. Maize, sugar beets and potatoes grew very late and this was still apparent in autum. The first auction whereby Hereford animals were involved was in February. The two bulls from the Spechtmeyer herd and the Niemeyer herd were sold for a respectable price to the Czech Republic. In April the Leipziger agricultural show ‘Agra’ 2013 took place. Four bulls went into the ring and the 2009 born Elbaue Stanley R (WNH Stockmaster 9925x Elbaue Royal Kim) took first prize. In June we had our annual breeders’ meeting. The host this year was the Lund farm in Schleswig Holstein. Forty breeders from throughout Germany were most impressed by the 98 cows and two bulls from the Lund herd. This herd is greatly influenced by Danish blood and is the only horned herd in Germany. On the second day the group visited two internationally renowned Danish breeders; Petz and Helle. Elbaue Stanley R Egon Petz started off his herd by importing Herefords from the UK. Meanwhile the herd is influenced by North American genetics. Also in June, after a long period of heavy rain, areas stretching from Austria to middle Germany were under water. Hundreds of square kilometers were flooded for a number of weeks leaving behind a desolate landscape. At the Tarmstedter cattle show in July a strong showing of good quality Herford cattle were presented and the 2008 born Cliff, the Spechtmeyer bull with his Scottish lineage (Romany 1 Cavalier) won first prize. The 1st prize in the cow category was won by Birte with her very well developed bull calf from the Rust herd. In September a bus load of Hereford breeders travelled to Hungary on a tour of some of the region’s Hereford breeders. Hungary has had an enormous influence on the Cliff Hereford breed in Germany, particularly in East Germany. Besides the well presented Hereford herds the guests from Germany were overwhelmed by the welcome they received and the whole excursion proved to be something of an experience. With 2013 drawing to a close, we have to faith the fact, that the international export market more or less collapsed in 2013 leaving the national market as the only option. Let’s see if things will get better in 2014. A good start for 2014 is definitely the so called “Black- Red- Gold-Robust Show”, a federal beef show which will take

Page 157 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 NEW ZEALAND HEREFORDS EXCELL AT Other sale highlights included another seven bulls selling for $10,000 or more. The majority of bulls sold to stud AGINNOVATION/BEEF EXPO 2013 purchasers. NZ Herefords experienced an exceptionally strong Reserve Champion Hereford was Lot 31 Te Taumata national sale at the Aginnovation Beef Expo in Feilding, Captain 11472 offered by McWilliam Studstock, with the top price of $22,000 being realised twice. Orari Wairarapa and purchased by the McEvoy familiy’s Moana Gorge Lawless 110049 catalogued as Lot 40 from the stud of Dargaville for $16,000. The McWilliam family are South Island Orari Gorge stud (formerly Nithdale) of the also staunch supporters of Beef Expo and have had the Peacock family at Geraldine sold to the Glenbrae stud of honour of Reserve Champion Hereford three times in the Martin and Mary Taylor, Porangahau for $22,000. past four years. Kairuru Iconic 110023 (Lot 48) from the stable of Kevin In the show ring Hereford judges Chris Douglas from and Jane McDonald of the Kairuru Hereford stud at Monymusk stud, Te Anau and associate judge Andrew Reporoa also sold for $22,000 selling to the Otapawa stud Russo from the Kanuka stud, Otorohanga both agreed the of the Robbie Family in north Wairarapa. standard of Hereford was very high. Andrew said he too The success for the McDonalds didn’t stop there as Lot 37, was impressed and said they had to work hard to decide Kairuru India 110045 was judged Supreme Champion on the minor placings. Chris said the Supreme Champion Hereford. This sire went on to sell to the Chesterman Hereford, Kairuru India was a standout. “His structural family’s Koanui stud near Havelock North for $11,000. soundness, ability to walk, he had a tonne of meat, a very Kairuru India was placed first in the Honda Motorcycles clean shoulder and good hind quarter a second thigh on Impact Sires unled class and Kairuru Iconic (Lot 48) was him. He also had a great presence and good sires head”. placed second in the same class. Kevin McDonald said he The yearling bull, Awhea Maestro offered by Hannah Gibb and wife Jane were surprised by the results. and carrying the prefix of her grandparents stud sold for The success of the bulls in the show ring also meant the $3500 to Philip and Lyn Barnett of Kaitoa stud. Hannah McDonalds took home the RA Donald Trophy awarded to who took out the Future Beef NZ Intermediate the exhibitor of the best two animals. He went on to say Ambassador title (see FBNZ story) shone in the show ring that the Hereford sale would have been one of, if not the and impressed Herdsperson judge Andrew Russo, who best sale they have witnessed since they became involved awarded Hannah the Herdsperson award and EM with Expo. The McDonalds are staunch and loyal Expo Williamson Perpetual Challenge Trophy and Eastland supporters having offered bulls continually (except for Club Mug for 2013. one year) since 1989. It also provides an invaluable In the led heifer class it was a clean sweep by the Colraine benchmarking tool. They selected the two bulls Kairuru Hereford stud of Coin and Sue Corney who took out first India and Iconic because the couple felt they were very and second place. Colraine heifer Lydia 114 (Lot 53) was good types and they were backed up by good EBVs and also awarded the title of Champion Hereford Heifer. scanning data. It’s a selection recipe that is serving Kairuru well with a string of significant successes at Expo The Clements family Matapouri stud strongly contended including Supreme Champion Hereford in 2011 and the unled heifer class and took home first and second Supreme Champion Hereford coupled with Champion of place. The heifers all sold well with females from the Champion in 2003. Colraine stable commanded price tags of $4000 each and The top price honours were shared with the Orari Gorge Hereford stud (formerly Nithdale) of the Peacock family, who were first time exhibitors at the Hereford national show and sale. Rosa said their sale result was thrilling and was made even more exciting by the fact an Orari Gorge sire, Nithdale Elvis, had sired both the top performing Kairuru bulls at Expo. Lawless was entered in the Honda Motorcycles Impact Sires unled class, a class she said suits their farming system well with the benefit of being able to use the bull within her first. The family highly regarded Lawless and used him at home on first calvers. Rosa went onto say the Ignite progeny are proving to be well balanced, structurally sound and well carcased animals, which are the characteristics they identified as reason for sending Lawless to the national sale. Average price for the two Kairuru India was judged the Supreme Champion Hereford year old bulls was $9770 an increase on the 2012 average and was bred by Kevin and Jane McDonald of Reporoa. It is price of $8413. the third time the McDonalds have taken the Supreme Champion Hereford title.

Page 158 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 the Matapouri heifers selling for between $3700 and $3200. The Clements family also teamed up with Ian and Petula Mathieson of Stoney Creek Herefords to very generously offer Lot 52, Matapouri Lindie 6 as a fundraiser for the NZHA Ambassador programme. All proceeds from the sale of Lindie were donated to the Ambassdor fund. The heifer sold for $2700 to the Grassmere stud of Chris and Amanda Jeffries.

Orari Gorge Lawless 49 offered by the Peacock family of Geraldine sold for $22,000 to fellow stud breeders Martin and Mary Taylor of the Glenbrae stud.

Hannah Gibb excelled in the show ring at Beef Expo. She was awarded the Hereford Herdsperson award and was also named the Future Beef NZ Allflex Intermediate Beef Ambassador. Sire Kairuru Iconic sold for $22,000 to the Otapawa Hereford stud of the Robbie family and was one of two Hereford bulls that made the top price of Beef Expo.

URUGUAY

Next World Hereford Conference Prado Show 2013 in Uruguay 2016

The first World Conference was held in the United Kingdom in 1956 and has since been hosted by Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, Uruguay, Spain, U.S.A., South Africa and the . These events are attended by Hereford Cattle Breeders from across the world, with the hosts organising many events and tours, together with technical and practical presentations on the Breed. Preperations are currently well advanced for the forthcoming event in 2016. Herefords are a vital part of the vast agricultural industry in Uruguay and the Hereford Society of Uruguay take great pleasure in inviting all Hereford breeders and enthusiasts from across the world to join with them in a major discourse on Hereford genetics and avail of the opportunity to see Herefords produced the natural grass setting in which GRAN CAMPEÓN HEREFORD - WALTER ROMAY ELORZA Herefords so excel.

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performance database. Since 1993, EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences) have been available for breeders. This program is based on an agreement with the National Research Agriculture Institute (INIA) and the University of Georgia, USA. Actually, EPDs for birth weight, weaning weight, 15 and 18 month weights, maternal milk, scrotal circumference, backfat and ribeye area are available. Actually more than 130 breeders participate in this program.

"Kiyú" Bulls Testing Center Since 1976, more than two thousand bulls coming from seedstockers all around the country have been evaluated Gran Champion bull Polled Hereford - Soc. Livestock San on grazing. During the proof the bulls are evaluated for Salvador LTDA. weight, daily gain, conformation, and EPDs. Other measures taken are pigmentation, temperament, reproductive aptitude. Every year 70 to 90 bulls from more than 40 breeders all around the country are evaluated. Finally the bulls are ranked to be sold based on an index that consider 1/3 testing performance, 1/3 phenotype, 1/3 EPDs.

MH Selection Since 1949 the Hereford Improvement Program has allowed the pedigree and commercial seed stock breeders monitoring the breed standards accomplishment by their herds. The H fire brand is burned by the Society Inspectors on those animals that achieved the Hereford standards. More than 15 thousand males and females Gran Champion female Hereford - Paradise SG coming from 200 seed stockers are evaluated every year.

Hereford Meat The Uruguayan beef is tasty and healthy. It is produced by grazing Herefords, with no additives or contaminants, in a natural and environmental friendly process. The high quality of the meat allowsUruguay to export most of the production to many countries all around the world, exporting more than 75% of the total production to more than 50 countries.

Gran Champion female Polled Hereford - Santiago Betizagasti.

HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF URUGUAY Hereford the country breed of choice. More than 65% of the national herd is Hereford. On August 2nd of 1946, the Hereford Breeders Association of Uruguay was founded, being the main objective to promote and improve the breed. Actually more than 500 breeders are associated, working focused on the same objectives: keeping and improving the breed, making the business more profitable.

EPDs Program Since 1962, more than one hundred breeders have Carcasses dried and ready for 48 hours chilling the colour of integrated the largest and most reliable regional the beef is amazing.

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Shows and Virtual Cattle Sales seminars, work shops and field days around the country, In 1999 the Hereford Breeders Association of Uruguay did on breeding and beef farming issues. the first virtual Sale in the country, and later on many others institutions and companies has followed this Youth Activities experience being actually a successful way to sell male and The youth participation in Hereford activities is a priority females. for the association. The future Herefordbreeders need to The association promotes many cattle shows around the have the opportunity of exchanging experiences with "old country, where breeders can show their animals and breeders" and at the same time with the new technologies exchange experiences with other breeders, technicians available. The association organizes "Hereford Youth and people in the beef cattle business. Nineteen cattle Judging" in shows, seminars and field days, gathering show all around the country take place every year, in more than 500 teenagers every year. which animals are evaluated by phenotype and EPDs. Hereford Publications Institutional Agreements Every year a "Hereford Annual Report" is published, in The association has based its development working which the breeders can get information about the breed, together with research institutions, extension services, the association, and other related issues. In the annual industry and private companies. This allowed the report a Sires Summary with the genealogy and EPDs is institution to be an active agent in the country beef cattle published. sector. The association also publishes technical articles and general information in beef farming magazines and Meetings, Courses and Field days reports. The association organizes and promotes meetings,

BBAALLLLYYMMAARRTTIINN HHEERREEFFOORRDDSS Outwintered - Calved Outside Not pampered in any way - honest hardworking cattle

Prime breeding females and bulls. Elizabeth Kingston Ballymartin, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Tel. 058-56227 or 058-56754 Mobile: 087-7764780 email: [email protected]

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Swedish Hereford Association – 2013 ended with a bang!

Last year 13 Herefords went under the hammer for an average price of 44.230SEK (€4,994) which was the highest price of all the beef breeds! (Angus, Blond, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental). Another record was broken this year – not price wise but for conformational score. It was Dacke of Svanaholm, who 575 Silvia of Gylteboda Champion, Supreme Champion was named the best Hereford bull. He received 92 for Hereford and Best In Show Female! Owner: Jan Nilsson body type, 91 for muscling, 84 for legs and 91 overall! His Gylteboda, Vittaryd. average daily gain was 1896gr/day. His weights: BW 41kgWW 374kg YW 686kg. Dacke was also high selling Hereford bull at the sale, for 80.000SEK to Ingemanstorp Hereford. Dacke is by Class ET of Munka, a son of DR World Class and Remitall Catalina Intense 17N. Dackes dam is 546 Daffodil of Svanaholm by Royal of Svanaholm, an own bred son of Remitall Online. Dacke is bred by Nils-Åke Johansson, Svanaholm Hereford.

Mila Show, Sweden

7128 Noa av Troedsberga ET Champion Bull Owner: Christian Hansson Troedsberga, Perstorp.

575 Silvia of Gylteboda BEST IN SHOW Female!

353 Bårarps Memphis Reserve Champion Bull. Owners: Einar & Miranda Lysell Bårarp, Oskarström & Lennart Svensson, Hamra Hereford, Tvååker. Swedish National Championship in showmanship 2nd Prizewinner: Lowa Göransdotter with 917 Galtås Dainty.

1st. 7339 Bårarps Amory FR Dunder Reserve Champion

Showmanship for Juniors. Christel Lysell who placed a good 5th out of 8 entries in her age group. Christel Lysell together with 7338 Bårarps Catalina

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Horsens Agricultural Fair dominated by Best male was Rosenkær Hattrick, born 2.3.2012 after females Nørby 1 Falke, owned by Sorensen, Castle. The bull got 23 points. Best females were Aland Hilda, born 18.4.2012 after Horsens Agricultural Fair had a great audience appeal Vokslev Eik, owned by Ib Østergaard Raven Way.The with 24,000 visitors. In 2013, there were 21 registered heifer got 24 points and honor. Hereford with a predominance of females. There were two Price of honor was also Hylke Hortensia, born 2.1.2012 bulls, seventeen heifers and two cows with calves. after Vokslev Eik, owned by Per Windfeldt Kristensen, Horsens spectacle had several new participants who have Skanderborg. The heifer was 23 points. previously exhibited in Varde. The third special prize went to Bonde 1 Betsy, born Judge was Heine Slyk Søe with Finn Muldbjerg as an 8.3.2012 after Bårarps Johnny, owned by Aage Bonde, assistant. Hedensted. The heifer was 23 points. Holbaek Cattle Show 2013

Grandchamp. 4 year old Markeslev Extra from Mikkel Christiansen. Holbaek Ko Champ. Ensemble Queen of Woodland calf born 29/06/2013 Anders Mortensen Vig

Resv. Grandchamp. 4 year old SMH Eliot 28 E from Susanne and Benny Arends Soro. Grand Champ.16 months heifer Markeslev Fix 1 from Mikkel Christiansen Holbaek.

Calves Bulls Champ. Woodland Investor Anders Resv. Grandchamp, 19 month heifer, Moeskaer Mortensen Vig keepsake from Christian Højris.

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A.I. Sires Used: Senior Stock Bull: Bowmont Vancouver GLASLOUGH Hollow Point Broker KENTUCKY Bowmont Storm Yarram Star General Sired by Dunsinane Freeman RATHREGAN NAPOLEON Natural Service: Kilcormac Ignaz ICBF Figs calving 3.2% Glaslough Kentucky

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Hereford Ribbons go national at the Herefords Australia National Show & Sale (Wodonga) It was a truly national event at the Hereford Show and Sale in Wodonga this week, with four states taking home the broadribbons from the show ring. Victorian’s came up trumps in the Poll Hereford arena, with Glendan Park Herefords, Kyneton, winning the grand champion bull and most successful exhibitor awards. Glendan Park Gallant G114 was by Braybook Craftsman, weighed 976 kilograms and scanned an eye muscle area (EMA) of 136 centimetres square – the largest of all the intermediate Poll Hereford bulls. Intermediate Champion Hereford Bull with Jade Frazoni from The reserve champion Poll Hereford sash headed to South Rydges Hotel, Albury, New South Wales, handler Andrew Australia with Days Whiteface, Bordertown, taking the Green, Wagga, NSW and exhibitor David Russell, Bernie win with Days Bedford. Bedford was also an intermediate Tasmania, Andy McGeogh, Elders Stud Stock, Dubbo. NSW. bull at 24-months and had strong 200-day, 400-day and 600-day growth estimated breeding values (EBVs). Tasmanian’s EDR Herefords & Denstone Investments, Wynard, claimed the honours in the Hereford judging, wining grand champion bull. EDR Toranmoor Gold was a 26-month-old sire by Mawarra Vice Admiral who weighed in the heaviest of the Herefords at 1202 kilograms. Judge Barry Godbolt, Bejay Herefords, Manilla, NSW, said the senior bull carried his weight well, with a clean front end and natural balance. Toranmoor Gold was also sashed champion Hereford bull at last year’s Melbourne show, and reserve champion at the Canberra show earlier in the year. Reserve grand champion Hererford bull went to Cooma, NSW, with the Shelley family’s Kaludah Daddy O G224 getting the sash. The junior bull was won by Kaludah Tiger D883 and Judge Barry Godbolt and wife Joy sashed the Grand Champion scanned an impressive eye muscle area (EMA) of 135 Hereford bull at the 2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial centimetres square. Eprinex Show and Sale Wodonga with exhibitor David Russell, Mawarra Herefords, Longford, Victoria, were awarded Bernie, Tasmania and Andrew Green from Wagga Wagga most successful Hereford exhibitor, for the seventh NSW and sponsor Andy Whitsed, Merial. consecutive year. Article courtesy The Stock & Land

Junior Champion Poll Hereford bull sashed by Alvio Trovatello, Lucy McEachern, from Wingeel Victoria, Brett Young, from Kyneton, Victoria with exhibitor Andrew Manson, Maffra, Rochester, and Andrew Meara, Elders Toowoomba, Queensland, Victoria, Ross Milne from Elders Hamilton, Victoria, at the with the Junior Champion Hereford Bull at the 2013 48th 2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show and Sale Herefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show & Sale (Wodonga). Wodonga.

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Herefords Australia CEO John McKew said the results of the show and sale were an outstanding testament to the ongoing success of the Hereford breed. “Under the current conditions facing the beef industry in general the result was an outstanding success for Herefords,” Mr McKew said. “It is further evidence that the breed is making gains in genetic progress and commercial acceptability,” he said. A steady gallery of buyers paid an average $7016 for 125 Hereford bulls at the Sale, with a clearance rate of 89 per cent. South Australian brothers Mark and Andrew Wilson from Kerlson Pines, in Keith, SA, took out the reserve intermediate ribbon. Three Tasmanian studs picked up the remaining broad ribbon honours which included Nova stud, Ridgley, Allan Morgan, Keith, South Australia with Jim Bruce, Elders showing the Intermediate Champion and Quamby Plains Stud stock, Albury, NSW with Senior Champion Poll Hereford stud, Hagley, the Reserve Junior. bull at the 2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show and Sale Wodonga.

Junior Champion Bull at the 2013 52nd Herefords Australia National Show & Sale (Dubbo) being sashed by Liana Elliott, Croak Media and exhibitor Lachlan Day from Bordertown, SA. Alvio Trovatello , Kyneton, Victoria, judge Barry Godbolt, Tamworth, NSW, Michael Glasser , Auctioneer, sponsor, Andy Whitsed, Merial, handler Erin Waters, Lancefield, Vic with the Grand Champion, Poll Hereford bull at the 2013 48th Herefords Australia Merial Eprinex Show and Sale (Wodonga). Day’s Bull Sets New Record at Dubbo Hereford Sale It was almost a sale beyond belief following the $90,000 price tag for Lot 148 Days Calibre at the 2013 Herefords Australia Dubbo Show and Sale this week. The Grand Champion bull was yesterday sold at a record- breaking $90,000, with an opening bid of $40,000 and sold in just under a minute. Senior Champion Bull sashed by Ben Kidd, Virbec, Dubbo, Seller Lachlan Day from Days Whiteface, Bordertown, South NSW, with exhibitor Lachie Day, Bordertown, SA. Australia, a third generation Hereford breeder, said the price tag proves the hard work is definitely worth it. Weighing in at 1100 kilograms, Days Calibre scanned an eye muscle area of 143 square centimetres with rump and rib fat of 22 and 16 millimetres and a scrotal circumference of 47 centimetres. The bull’s selection index values rate in the top one per cent for supermarket index, grain fed steer index and EU Index and the top five per cent for Grass fed Steer Index. The $90,000 price breaks the previous record at a Dubbo Hereford National sale of $85,000 set by Allendale National in 2003 – also bred by the Day family. Grand Champion Bull at the 2013 Herefords Australia 52nd Mr Day also sold Lot 100 Days Brigadeir for $40,000 which National Show & Sale (Dubbo) with Ben Kidd, Virbec Dubbo, won Reserve Senior Champion and was also one of the NSW, judge Peter Croker, The Rock, NSW , Lachie Day from second top prices. Intermediate Champion Bull Lot 91 Nova Bordertown, SA and Hereford Australia Chairman Steve Reid Saffron also sold for $40,000. Millmerran, Queensland.

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$600,000 bull is Grand Champion He first won the yearling bull division. Hereford excitement abounded from the Yards to the Hill Reserve Grand Polled and Champion senior bull went to at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 15-18 2014 in Ned & Jan Ward, and Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill., with Denver. A total of 632 Herefords were exhibited NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET. He is a Feb. 3, 2011, throughout the three-day event. There was 328 head in son of SHF Wonder M326 W18 ET. He showed with EPDs the open show, 120 in the junior show, 31 pens of bulls, 17 of BW 1.9; WW 56; YW 98; MM 24; and M&G 52. He heifer pens and four carloads. weighed 2,545 lb. for a WDA of 2.36. Hereford activities got underway in the Stadium Arena on Saturday in the female show, Kaine Warnken won the the Hill with the bull show on Thursday, Jan. 16, judged Horned Female Championship division and Hoffman by Brothers David Allan, Schulenburg, Texas, and Mark Herefords and Paul Gross came out on top of the Polled Allan, Sioux Center, Iowa. Following the bull show, Blake side. Warnken from Schulenburg, Texas, exhibited RW Bloomberg, Stillwater, Okla., evaluated the junior show. KLD Mindy Too 4080 2020 ET by RW Ballistic 552 4080 Friday, Jan. 17, was the pen and carload show judged by ET. The March 10, 2012, heifer showed with EPDs of BW Blake Ochsner, Torrington, Wyo., Kirk Bieber, Onida, 3.8; WW 49; YW 78; MM 21 and M&G 45. S.D., and Paul Bennett, Red House, Va. Completing the Grand champion polled female honors went to Hoffman day was the Mile High Night National Hereford Sale in the Herefords, Thedford, Neb., and Paul Gross, London, Ohio, Stadium Arena. Then Saturday, David and Mark Allan with H JT Miranda 2033 ET. She is a Feb. 14, 2012, judged the female show. daughter of AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET and showed Judge David Allan said prior to slapping the champion with EPDs of BW 4.8; WW 58; YW 91; MM 21 and M&G bull, “It’s really exciting to be involved in this breed at this 50. time. Herefords are on top of the world, in the Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill., won the reserve grand marketplace, in the commercial world and in the show champion horned female banner with Purple SV Gypsy world. I’m truly impressed with the quality of the show 27Z ET. She is a Feb. 24, 2012, daughter of Purple today.” Kingsley 23X ET and showed with EPDs of BW 6.0; WW Winning supreme Hereford and grand champion horned 60; YW 98; MM 25 and M&G 55. bull honors were Curtis & Jackie Castle, Crawford, Okla.; Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill., claimed the reserve polled Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho; Iron Lake Ranch, female championship with Chez Strawberry Wine ET Athens, Texas; and Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, Iowa, with C 204Z. She is a Sept. 9, 2012, daughter of CRR About Time Miles McKee 2103 ET. He is a Jan. 11, 2012, son of NJW 743 and showed with EPDs of BW 1.3; WW 53; YW 85; 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET and showed with EPDs of birth MM 29 and M&G 56. weight (BW) 3.0; weaning weight (WW) 53; yearling In the horned division, Jess Hawk, Earlville, Ill., was weight (YW) 76; milk (MM) 30; and milk & growth named premier exhibitor, while Colyer Herefords, (M&G) 57. He weighed 2,090 lb. and had a weight per day Bruneau, Idaho, won premier breeder. Colyers along with average (WDA) of 2.84. C Mils McKee is the world-record- selling bull at auction selling for $600,000 last February Gary & Kathy Buchholz won first-place horned get of sire in the Colyer Herefords Sale. with a group sired by NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X ET. Miles’ full brother, C Stockman 2059 ET, won the Reserve Purple Reign Cattle Co. won the polled premier breeder Grand Champion Horned bull title. Stockman is owned by banner, while Ned & Jan Ward won premier exhibitor. Ned & Jan Ward, Sheridan, Wyo., Pablo Martin Y The first-place polled get of sire was exhibited by Herrera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Colyer Herefords. Showtime Cattle Co., Mooreland, Ind., with a group sired Stockman is a Feb. 5, 2012, son of NJW 98S R117 Ribeye by H Excel 8051 ET. 88X ET and showed with EPDs of BW 3.0; WW 53; YW In the junior show, Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, captured 76; MM 30 and M&G 57. He weighed 2,025 lb. and had a the champion polled female banner with Sull TCC Ms 2.73 WDA. Harley 322 ET by H Excel 8051 ET. Aidyn, Rylee and Grand Champion Polled bull honors went to Fawcett’s Bryden Barber won reserve champion polled female with Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, S.D.; Bushy Park Farms, BR Anastasia 3023 ET by UPS TCC Nitro 1ET. Mitchell, S.D.; John Tucker, North Platte, Neb.; Sullivan On the horned side, Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla., showed Farms, Dunlap, Iowa; Beck/Long Hereford’s, Happ Kool Aid Points 1213 ET by DeLHawk Kahuna 1009 Wynnewood, Okla. ECR Who Maker 210 ET was born ET to win the champion female title. The reserve April 9, 2012, and showed with EPDs of BW 3.0; WW 55; champion horned female in the junior show went to YW 90; MM 27 and M&G 54. The son of DKF RO Cash Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill., with Purple SV Gypsy 27Z Flow 0245 ET weighed 2,050 lb. and had a WDA of 3.17. ET by Purple Kingsley 23X ET.

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Supreme Hereford and grand champion horned bull C Miles Reserve grand champion horned bull C Stockman 2059 ET. McKee 2103 ET.

Grand & Champion Polled Female H JT Miranda 2033 ET. Champion Horned Female RW KLD Mindy Too 4080 2020 ET

Estd. 1933 ARDMULCHAN HEREFORDS Breeding & Performance Introducing our new Stock Bull: Church Preen Galileo Achievements at National Hereford Show, Tenbury: l Junior Male Champion and Reserve Grand Male Champion 2010 l Intermediate Male Champion and Reserve Grand Male Champion 2011 l Runner-Up Bull of the Year U.K. 2011 l Sire of Junior Female Champion, Tenbury 2013 Sire: Hermitage Commando - Royal Welsh Champion 2007 Also in use: Grianan Emperor whose progeny looks very promising! YOUNG STOCK USUALLY FOR SALE - VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

ArdmulchPanH, NaIvLanI, PCo . SMeMath.Y TeTl. 0H 46-9021435 Page 169 IRISH HEREFORD BREED JOURNAL 2014 CANADA CHA appoint new General Manager continue to sustain it in the years ahead as more and more pressure will undoubtedly come on production costs. This The Canadian is where the breed can excel in its easy keeping its Hereford Association longevity and sheer productive power he says. is pleased to announce Described by those who know him well as the hiring of Stephen “straightforward and trustworthy”, “a real rancher”, “a Scott as the new stickler for detail”, “well prepared for meetings”, “totally Executive dedicated to the Hereford breed”, “defender of the Director/General integrity of our Hereford pedigrees”, “you always know Manager. where you stand with him, “a gentleman who is Stephen was raised on professional in every respect” it is clear that this affable a traditional dairy, guy impressed those around him and had their trust in beef, cash crop farm in steering the Association. Gordon says he will miss the South Western friendships with members across the country and the staff Ontario. He received a at the CHA whom he describes as an excellent staff and a B.Sc. in Animal dedicated and loyal group. Biology and a M.Sc. in The success of the 2012 World Hereford Conference in Dairy Health Canada was in large measure down to his meticulous Management, both from the University of Guelph. planning and attention to detail. It is possibly his proudest As Executive Director of Canadian Hereford Association, lifetime accomplishment and one of the biggest highlights he is excited to have the opportunity to support an of his entire career. Dovetailing well into the Calgary industry that is undergoing the transformation to the Stampede the weather was perfect and the attendance one genomic era – a tool that will prove invaluable to the of the largest ever. The Canadian Hereford Digest was future of the beef industry. He is looking forward to be purchased by the CHA when the opportunity arose and back working with grass roots producers. Stephen has been seamlessly absorbed into the existing structure. officially commenced employment with the CHA His strenuous efforts in developing the trade to December 1st, 2013. We wish him well in his new task. Kazahkanstan, his establishment of the Bonanza Legacy Fund and support of Hereford participation in the Residual Feed Intake trials at Cattleland are but a few of the projects he devoted his energies to. As a young man he completed his Animal Science degree Gordon Stephenson’s Legacy at the University of Saskatchewan following which he became a sales rep for Upjohn before becoming sales Following almost manager at Hoechst- Roussel Vet and later the company’s ten years at the general manager. Over a 25 year period he served as helm of the Manager, Director and President of the Canadian Western Canadian Hereford Agribition. In addition he served as Director of the Association as Canadian Animal Health Institute, the Western Beef General Manager Development Centre, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Gordon Stephenson Association and the Canadian Professional Rodeo has decided to bow Association. In 1992 he was named Canadian Livestock out. Man of the Year by the Record Stockman magazine in His time in the Denver. In addition he found time to be intimately driving seat has involved in the purebred Hereford business prior to been a busy one joining the CHA as a partner in Circle-T Ranch near since the Hereford Broadview, Saskatchewan with his lifetime mentor industry as with the Jonathan Fox and Wib Donaldson. His family farm Canadian cattle operation is still owned by him and his brothers. industry in general With such an active career behind him it’s no doubt time was coming to grips to relax a little. Every good wish is extended to you and with the effects of your family in your retirement Gordon. CJD when he first embraced the challenge. Registrations have stabilized in the intervening period with much greater confidence across the industry than was the case. Gordon sees more optimism in the breed and believes the great attributes of the breed will

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14th European Hereford-Conference in Switzerland 2014 Hosted by the Swiss Hereford Breeders Association www.swisshereford.ch 3rd – 8th September

Dear Hereford breeders, Exhibition of regional Hereford Breeds on Faessler’s We are delighted to be the host of the 14th European Barenegg Farm Hereford Conference and in the name of the Swiss Lunch at Barenegg Farm Hereford breeders are proud to be able to invite you to Depart to Appenzell, individual visit of Appenzell this venue which will take place from September 3rd to Hauptgasse and guided tour of the beer brewery 8th, 2014 in Switzerland. Locherbraeu, return to Rapperswil We are sure you will all enjoy the versatile and varied Dinner in Rapperswil, Hotel Kreuz program we have put together showing you not only Friday, 5th September different breeders within our passionate growing Swiss Best of “Zentralschweiz“ (Central part of Hereford community but also presenting you beautiful Switzerland) spots of our lovely country and offering insights of the Breakfast in the Hotel, depart to Küssnacht am Rigi culture and food traditions of Switzerland. Visit of beef.ch We are very much looking forward to welcoming many Lunch at beef.ch (Voucher) fellow cattleman from other countries enabling us once Depart to Arth-Goldau again to meet up with friends both old and new. Train journey from Arth-Goldau to Rigi Kulm (time at Registration forms are available on line or from each your leisure) and from there to Rigi Kaltbad country office. Registration form should be transmitted Dinner in Rigi Kaltbad, depart by cableway to Weggis by 26th March 2014 at the latest. Return to Rapperswil, Hotel Speer If you have any queries or Saturday, 6th September additional wishes, please do not Conference in Rapperswil hesitate to contact Mr Simon Breakfast in the Hotel, Conference / Country reports at Gauch, [email protected], Hotel Kreuz, Rapperswil Ph: +41 (0)62 834 71 61. Alternative program: Guided tour of Rapperswil Lunch at Hotel Kreuz Best regards, Depart to Bilten SG Hans Baumann Visit of Laederach Chocolate factory IG Swiss Hereford Return to Rapperswil, individual Dinner European Hereford Conference Sunday, 7th September Best of Zurich 3rd – 8th September 2014 Breakfast in the Hotel, Depart to Wallisellen ZH Wednesday, 3rd September Exhibition of regional Hereford Breeds on Arrival of the delegates at Zurich Airport and transfer to Rinderknecht’s beef-ranch the Hotel in Rapperswil - Hotel Speer (near the train Lunch at Rinderknecht’s beef-ranch station) / Dinner at Hotel Kreuz, Rapperswil Regional excursion Zurich (depending on weather) Thursday, 4th September Gala-Dinner in Rapperswil, Hotel Kreuz Best of “Ostschweiz” (East part of Switzerland) Monday, 8th September Breakfast in the Hotel, depart to Hemberg SG End of Package and individual departures of delegates

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Entry forms for Sales available from: Irish Hereford Breed Society, Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Phone: 044-9348862/934885 Fax: 044-9348949 email: [email protected] website: www.irishhereford.com Entries close one month in advance of sale

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