THE SHROPSHIRE SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION AND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY FLOCK BOOK Volume 111 2011 Ram Registrations 1785 ‐ 1899 Ewe Registrations F09752 – F10847 Secretary: Mr Simon Mackay 146 Chandlers Way Sutton Manor St Helens WA9 4TG Tel/FAX: 00 44 (0)1744 811124 E‐Mail: shropshire_sheep @ hotmail.com Web Site: www.shropshire‐sheep.co.uk REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1115599 The Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association and Flock Book Society Flock Book Volume 111 2011 Ram Registrations 1785 ‐ 1899 Including Rams Exported: 1495,1751,1754,1788,1819,1823,1825,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1833,1838 Ewe Registrations F09752 – F10847 Produced by Mrs A Schofield Brookfield Farm Sproston Green Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 7LN Tel/Fax 01477 533256 -2- Contents Page Index of Advertisers………………………………………….……. .….4 An Introduction to Shropshire Sheep…………………………… …..5 Shropshire Facts and Figures…………………………………….. …..7 Official Breed Description…………………………….………….. …..8 Objectives of the Society……………………………...…………... …..9 List of Officers, Council and Committee Members……………. ..11 Past Presidents…………………………………..………………… …12 Secretaryʹs Report to the Annual General Meeting 2011……… …13 President’s Report to the Annual General Meeting 2011……… …17 Sales Officer’s Report to the Annual General Meeting 2011….. …21 Showing Shropshire Sheep………………………………...…….. …26 Society’s Annual Show Points Trophy Winners …27 Show Trophies and Winners……………………………………... …28 Regulations and Conditions of Entry to Flock Book…………... …30 Regulations on the Export of Sheep……………………………... …33 SSBA Official Ear Marking System………………...………......... …41 Ram Registrations for 2011…………………………....……......... …43 Ewe Registrations for 2011…………………………....……......... …65 Rams Exported 2011………………………………..……………... ..171 Ewes Exported 2011………………………………..……………… ..175 Annual Flock Returns for 2011…………………………………... ..191 New Flocks Introduced to the Society in 2011…….……………. ..213 Show Results 2011………………………………………..……….. ..218 List of Members, with Prefix Letters and Addresses………… ..233 Regulations on the Upgrading of Unregistered Ewes…..…….. ..260 Society Forms and Regulations for their Use………………… ..263 -3- Index of Advertisers Advertiser Page Alderton Flock……………………………………………….... ...232 American Semen……………………………………...………. ….212 Flock of Ages – Original Gifts in Shropshire Wool………. ..…..6 Greenrigg Flock………………………………………………. …...40 Hayne Oak Flock……………………………………………… …...29 Hornpipe Flock……………………………………………….. ...217 JG Animal Health..................……………………………........ …...10 Millenheath Flock……………………………………………. ..….42 Morley Flock…………………………………………………... .…170 Osmonds –Animal Health Products………………………… Inside back cover Peatland Flock…………………………………………………. ….262 Piddington Flock……………………………………………… .…174 RAS – Rosettes, Ribbons and Show Supplies……………… …...32 Rode Flock…………………………………………………….. …...20 SAC – Sheep & Goat Health Schemes……………………… ….190 Sansaw Flock…………………………………………............ Back Cover Silver Flock…………………..……………………………….. ......16 Skogkonsult and Fischeragrar Flocks………………………. …..64 Southworth Flock…………………………………………….. …..63 Tithebarn – Livestock Feeds………………………………… .…..25 Ushers Flock…………………………………………….…….. ….259 Westwood Flock…………………………………………........ …....2 -4- An Introduction to Shropshire Sheep The Shropshire has long been an integral part of the sheep scene in Britain. The breed emerged in the mid‐1800s from improvements to the native heath sheep of its home county and north Staffordshire to become the supreme meat breed of the late nineteenth century. Founded in 1882 and publishing its first Flock Book in 1883, the Shropshire Sheep Breedersʹ Association and Flock Book Society has the distinction of being the oldest recorded sheep breed society in the UK. Shropshires were exported in vast numbers to the world’s developing agricultures, especially to North America and the colonies. In recent years export sales have established a new European profile for the breed with Shropshires sold to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland. The Shropshire breed is often used for crossing to produce prime lamb for slaughter. Docile and hardy, with a sound constitution, thus enabling efficient flock management with minimal time and effort, the Shropshire adapts well to organic and extensive systems, gaining weight mainly off grass. Lambing returns of 160‐180 per cent are regularly recorded by breeders and commercial producers alike. A major attribute is the breed’s ability to graze reliably amongst conifers and orchards without damaging the trees. Its value as an eco‐friendly, cost‐effective weed suppressant is increasingly borne out on large plantations in England, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia and Europe. Shropshire rams are robust with good conformation. They are renowned for producing strong, active lambs with quick growth rates and lean, long, top‐quality carcasses. Shropshire ewes make excellent mothers. Long‐lived, milky and prolific, they successfully rear multiples, producing lambs over many years. -5- Gmpdl!pg!B hft FLOCK OF AGES Original hand-knitted gifts made with Shropshire wool SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS www.FlockofAges.co.uk OUR PRODUCTS INCLUDE VINTAGE TOYS, TEA COSIES, HATS, BAGS, MITTENS, GLOVE PUPPETS & DOG COLLARS -6- Facts and Figures Wool Properties The Shropshire clips a heavy, dense fleece of good staple and fine texture. The average weight of a fleece is 3‐4 kg, and the average length of staple is 10cm. The wool has a Bradford count of 54‐56 (32 micron) and is in demand for traditional hand‐knitting. Crossing Attributes When used as a terminal sire for prime lamb production, Shropshires are recognised as excellent crossing rams thanks to the superior conformation, growth rates and carcass quality of their lambs. Pure‐bred and Shropshire‐cross lambs are typically ready for slaughter at 12‐15 weeks old, with a typical carcass weight of 18kg and carcass classification of U3L. The resultant meat is lean, succulent and rich in flavour. -7- Official Breed Description The Shropshire is medium sized, with typical mature rams and ewes weighing 120kg+ and 70kg+, respectively. Shropshire Sheep are active and alert with a free action. Head Naturally clean soft black face, with a covering of wool on the poll. Rams should possess a bold masculine head; Ears Soft black in colour, of medium length and well set on; Neck Muscular and not too long; Body Well fleshed, long, deep and symmetrical. A broad, straight back with well‐sprung ribs; Rump – quarters long and wide, dock well set on and gigots full and deep; Legs Medium length, of strong bone and upright joints, well set apart and soft black in colour; Skin and Cherry pink skin covered with a dense, fine quality Wool wool of good staple Undesirable Traits Horn stubs. White specks on face, ears and legs. Thick, coarse, long, pricked or drooping ears. Drooping rump (dock set low). Throatiness. Roman nose. Coarse wool on breeches. Coloured wool in fleece Animals exhibiting undesirable traits should not be considered for registration. NOTE:‐ Judges/ inspectors are requested to adhere to the above breed standards -8- Objectives of the Society the promotion of breeding Shropshire Sheep at home and abroad, and the maintenance of their purity the publication of a Flock Book, and the annual registration of male and female pedigrees as are proved to the satisfaction of the Council to be eligible for entry the annual compilation of a report of the Society’s activities including shows, sales and other related events obtaining and maintaining breed classes at various shows the maintenance and improvement of a high health status the continued improvement of the commercial characteristics of Shropshire Sheep and the promotion of commercial opportunities for the breed investigating cases of doubtful and suspected pedigrees arbitrating upon and settling disputes and questions relating to Shropshire Sheep and their breeding furthering the well‐being of the breed and the Society by all lawful means -9- Premier Sheep Drench Organically chelated trace element vitamin supplement Pre tupping and pre lambing to maximise livestock performance For more information please contact Jonathan Guy T: 01886 880482 M : 07866 607466 E: [email protected] W : www.jganimalhealth.com -10- Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association and Flock Book Society Appointments November 2011 Council President Pippa Geddes Vice President Sue Shimwell Registrar Alison Schofield Honorary Treasurer Marion Webb Liz Bowles Yvonne Clinton‐Palmer Pat Delaney Sue Farquhar Jeanette Hares Anne Harvey Monique Hustinx Claire Jakeman Les Newman Officers Sales Officer Claire Jakeman Export Officer Sue Farquhar Merchandise & Awards Office Anne Harvey Press & Publicity Pippa Geddes Breed Stand Officer Barry Hodson French Breeders Co‐ordinators Liz Bowles & Les Newman Eire Co‐ordinator Pat Delaney Breed Improvement Co‐Ordinator Sue Shimwell Secretary Simon Mackay Society Representatives on National Sheep Association Councils National Sue Farquhar -11- Past Presidents from 1950 Year President 1950 R Everall, Montford Bridge, Shropshire 1951 ‐ 1953 S C Andrews, Sutton, Hereford 1954 ‐ 1955 A H Atkins, Burton Hastings, Leicestershire 1956 ‐ 1957 A J Smith, Burton Hastings, Leicestershire 1958 ‐ 1959 T B Dew, Stretton Sugwas, Hereford 1960 ‐ 1961 F J P Roberts, Ledicot, Hereford 1962 ‐ 1964 A E Everall, Sherlowe, Shropshire 1965 ‐ 1966 I G Mansell, Shoplatch, Shropshire 1967 ‐ 1968 M H Braithwaite, Upper Sapey, Worcester 1969 ‐ 1970 A E Everall, Sherlowe, Shropshire 1971 ‐ 1972 S B Whittles,