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THE SHROPSHIRE SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION AND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY FLOCK BOOK Volume 115 2015 Ram Registrations 2318 ‐ 2491 Ewe Registrations F14553 – F16106 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 Apiary Flock Charles & Jan Morris MV Accredited Scrapie Monitored Lambs Occasionally Available The Apiary Stoney Stretton Yockleton Shrewsbury SY5 9PZ Tel: 01743 821685 Mob : 07816813986 Email : [email protected] www.theshropshireapiary.co.uk The Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association and Flock Book Society Flock Book Volume 115 2015 Ram Registrations 2318 ‐ 2491 Including Rams Exported: 2331, 2343, 2346, 2351, 2352, 2353, 2355, 2361, 2366, 2375, 2376, 2377, 2378, 2384, 2386, 2388, 2393, 2396, 2410 Ewe Registrations F14553 – F16106 Produced by Mrs A Schofield Brookfield Farm Sproston Green Holmes Chapel Cheshire CW4 7LN Tel/Fax 01477 533256 Contents Page Index of Advertisers………………………………………….……. …3 An Introduction to Shropshire Sheep…………………………… …5 Shropshire Facts and Figures…………………………………….. …6 Official Breed Description…………………………….………….. …7 Objectives of the Society……………………………...…………... …8 List of Officers, Council and Committee Members……………. …9 Past Presidents…………………………………..………………… ..10 Secretaryʹs Report to the Annual General Meeting 2015……… ..11 President’s Report to the Annual General Meeting 2015……… ..13 Sales Officer’s Report to the Annual General Meeting 2015….. ..15 Obituary – John Bowles…………………………………………… ..21 Showing Shropshire Sheep………………………………...…….. ..23 Society’s Annual Show Points Trophy Winners……………….. ..25 Show Trophies and Winners……………………………………... ..27 Regulations and Conditions of Entry to Flock Book…………... ..29 Regulations on the Export of Sheep……………………………... ..31 SSBA Official Ear Marking System………………...………......... ..37 Ram Registrations for 2015…………………………....……......... ..39 Ewe Registrations for 2015…………………………....……......... ..69 Rams Exported 2015………………………………..……………... 217 Ewes Exported 2015………………………………..……………… 223 Annual Flock Returns for 2015…………………………………... 251 New Flocks Introduced to the Society in 2015…….……………. 285 Show Results 2015………………………………………..……….. 291 List of Members, with Prefix Letters and Addresses…………… 307 Regulations on the Upgrading of Unregistered Ewes…..……… 341 Breed Improvement Scheme……………………………………… 343 Society Forms and Regulations for their use……………………. 345 -1- -2- Index of Advertisers Advertiser Page Alderton Flock………………………………………… ....….…..342 I/S Front Apiary Flock………………………………………….. cover Doug Edge ‐ Sheep Shearer…………………………. ..……….290 Hayne Oak Flock…………………………………....... ..……….222 Hornpipe Flock……………………………………….. ..……….283 JG Animal Health ‐ Livestock Mineral Verso of Supplementation…………...……….………….…….. title page Millenheath Flock…………………………………….. ..……….216 Morley Flock………………………………..………… ..……….221 O/S Back Osmonds –Animal Health Products……………...... Cover Piddington Flock……………………………………… ..……….340 Rosaline Flock…………………………………………. ..……….339 SAC – Sheep & Goat Health Schemes………………. ..……….250 Sansaw Flock………………………………………….. ..……….306 Sapphire Alpacas……………………………………... ..……….215 Skogkonsult Flock ……………………………………. ..………….4 Southworth Flock…………………………………….. ..………...24 I/S Back SSBA Show & Sales…………………………………… Cover Timberline Flock……………………………..………. ..……….284 Tithebarn – Livestock Feeds…………………………. ..………...68 Troutsdale Flock and Barn Holiday Cottages……... ..………….2 Tushbrook Flock……………………………………… ..………...26 Ushers Flock…………………………………...……… ..………...38 Wynnstay – Agricultural Supplies………………….. ..………...22 -3- The Norwegain Flock Of Pedigree Shropshire Sheep MV Accredited Scrapie Monitored Back-Fat Scanned Grazed In Conifers & Many Other Areas Numerous Bloodlines Exports Welcomed Semen Available Flock of over 600 Contact Uwe Rutzen +47 9009 555 8 or [email protected] Address: Lelandsveien 1308, 4520 Lindesnes, Norway Advice & Consultancy Managing Sheep In Trees & Establishing New Plantations Norway is noted as having the highest sheep health New Log Cabin Available To Hire status in Europe! A True Norweigan Welcome Norwegian Shropshire’s Awaits All SSBA Members bred with that little extra for challenging conditions. Salmon & Sea Fishing An investment for the future. & Hunting Shropshire of Norway -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- 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 microns) 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 R3L or U3L. The resultant meat is lean, succulent and rich in flavour. -6- 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. -7- 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 -8- Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association and Flock Book Society Appointments November 2015 Council President Les Newman Vice President Paul Stead Registrar Alison Schofield Honorary Treasurer Marion Webb Council Members Pippa Geddes Claire Jakeman Sue Farquhar Jackie Lewis Janet Morris Gillian Dixon Paul Redgate Iain MacKirdy Anne Harvey Pat Delaney Officers Sales Officer Claire Jakeman Export Officer Sue Farquhar Merchandise & Awards Office Anne Harvey Publicity Officer Jeanette Hares Breed Stand Officer Barry Hodson Northen Ireland Co‐ordinator Barry Hodson French Breeders Co‐ordinators Liz Bowles & Les Newman

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