The English Guernsey Cattle Society Guernsey News CHRISTMAS 2017

Avalon Fernando Linda Guernsey Champion Calf at Blacknor Cracker Iceberg Diana Guernsey Champion The Dairy Show 2017 The Dairy Show 2017 and All Britain All Breeds Calf Show 2017 and UK Dairy Day 2017 Date issued: August 2017 FLAMBeAU MAnoR LAdYs MAn 78006572 Breeder/: Gary Van Doorn Born: 7 June 2015 Rel Milk F P F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI Owner: Lady’s Man Syndicate & GMI: -53 Select Sires 39 173 1.0 4.0 -0.13 -0.04 4.9 0.8 2.0 5 -6.3 -53 * 1.0 * -15

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d r J 6 0 0 a r e L y 1 1 l r H u ; e 7 7 e n Editor’s Letter 2017 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2016 – 2017 It was a great honour and a privilege for me to have Dear Members and Friends of The gers. I think sometimes the farming of the many Champions and Re - been asked to be President of the English Guernsey Cattle English Guernsey Cattle Society, community is driven to take chances serves, all of whom are given well Society, having been involved with the breed since 1961, Yet another year has passed and and sometimes make very dangerous deserved coverage in this Journal, when my father took charge of the Painswick herd, I have here we are approaching another mistakes by the sheer burden they but also to those who did not quite always had a great affinity with the Guernsey cow. Christmas and the year end, it is have to shoulder on a daily basis make the top spots after travelling quite alarming just how quickly the with little or no appreciation or un - many, many miles to be there. I am I could not have done it without the generous support months fly by when here I am derstanding at times from the gen - thinking in particular of Matt Blanch of my employers the Lacey family, for that, I am ex - preparing another Breed Journal. It eral public. Derek brought the plight and Georgie Sweet of Biilingshurst, tremely grateful. Dawn Lacey organised the two AGM seems to have been quite a tumul - of the dairy industry to a wider audi - also the Dawes family of Banbury, days , on my behalf , and worked really hard , alongside tuous year, in farming and in the ence, never forgetting his roots and who have extended their show reper - her team of helpers , notably , my fellow processing staff , wider world. Not a day passes that always promoting the interests of the toire to include many more shows in Shelagh Green , and Debby White . The herd visit too, we are not reminded of the political family farm. The dairy world is a 2017, particularly the national show was a good experience for young Samantha Woodward, uncertainty and the utter upheaval poorer place without him. at The Dairy Show where they have whose love for the cows, is a joy to see. I hope everyone that is Brexit, that is facing this coun - We have also lost some substan - achieved considerable success – well enjoyed the two days, particularly seeing the Beechgroves try and in which, we as farmers are tial characters from the Guernsey done to you all and many thanks herd, which has been maintained so well by Gideon supposed to operate and ultimately world in 2017, in particular Dennis from the Society for giving up your Lacey , for the last 40 years . feed the country. Maybe it would Warren, who was an inspiration to time to promote the Guernsey breed. The South Eastern Association whom I have repre - focus the attention of those that are us all with the way he coped over the With reference to the national breed sented on Council, since 2003, also gave me generous supposed to be working towards the last 20 odd years, when ill health show, many thanks to all who made support and of course, Caroline Cox has worked tire - greater good of the UK, if Lunch and robbed him of so much, but he never the day go so well. Admittedly num - lessly behind the scenes, making everything so much eas - Dinner did not appear at regular in - let that stand in his way when he was bers of competitors were down be - ier. I would like to thank everyone for their help over the Andrew Payling receives the sacred cow from Colin tervals, as expected. Maybe all con - on a mission. In the last few weeks cause of TB restriction, but in spite of year. cerned would not be so keen on fellow member Ted Brook suc - that some fine animals were on dis - I would like to wish my former boss, John Berry a posturing if their stomachs were cumbed to a long illness and many play and the Stand and the hospital - Being President , inevitably, involves considerable speedy recovery, and return to full health after his fall. I rumbling. As far as dairying is con - members will have attended his fu - ity unit received a steady flow of amounts of travelling, and I have got to know the M5 would also like to wish everyone a Happy Xmas and a cerned, yes we have seen an upturn neral, remembering a dear friend and visitors all day – my thanks to all quite well. However, I have really enjoyed going to the happy, healthy and positive New Year. in prices in the last few months but colleague. These and others are re - who contributed to this in any way. various events , and meeting members, old and new. Nat - after the ruinous period that came membered in the pages of this Jour - And now on to the Journal, you urally my favourite events have been where cattle are in - Colin Gleed before, all, we as farmers, can hope nal. We cannot talk of loss without will find the usual mix of data, infor - volved, and the two shows that I judged, will live long in the memory. Firstly, the ABAB calf show in October 2016, for is an opportunity to catch up on remembering the terrible blow to mation and articles which I hope you EDITOR’S LETTER the backlog of unpaid invoices, be - Ernie Durose and his mother of the will find interesting and informative where I was encouraged by the extremely high standard from page 2 fore the threat to drop the price again Leighgrange herd in Staffordshire, in equal measure together with some of both calves and leaders. This has been confirmed again, by the 2017 event. My favourite visit of the year, next year materialises. No business who virtually lost their whole herd to really lovely, colour photos which with in depth information on classification and also per - though, was on Guernsey Island itself, where I have can be expected to operate efficiently TB this year. Fortunately they man - show off the Guernsey cow to such forms the thankless task of chairing the Judges Panel. judged several times before, but this year , going as Presi - in such volatile conditions, especially aged to hold on to their in calf heifers good effect – makes you wonder how To Kim Sales who keeps the Showing section of the dent, made it really special. Bill Luff introducing me as one as essential as agriculture. One and have been able to buy a few re - we ever managed for so long with website up to date with reports and photos almost in - President of the Society, before each class, in the wonder - beacon of light who will no longer be placements, here and there, but I black and white. stantly after each show, promoting the current best in the ful surroundings of Saumarez Park, was the icing on the fighting the Farmer’s corner is lost to would ask all members who find It only remains for me to mention Breed, also with Laura heading up the Society Facebook cake. Thanks to Bill, and Liz Naftel, and her family, for us with the tragic death of Derek themselves with surplus stock to a few people by name who deserve a pages. helping to make the three days I was there, a wonderful Mead. Part of my extended family think of Ernie first and give him a special thank you from me; To Nigel Kennard who in the background, keeps the experience. While I was there, I was able to visit the A I (his mother and my grandmother call on 01538 722357. To James Bartlett and his sisters financial side of this Society running like a well oiled ma - Centre, where I was very impressed with the standard of were first cousins) he is the third Let us move on to happier times, Catherine and Sarah, who supply the chine, saving us a good deal of accountancy costs as well. young bulls. It is a great shame that we are unable to use member of my family to have died in the excellent two days of the Annual delicious food at the national breed To my Chairman, James Warren, who has had to en - them, but it does show that the breed is moving in the a farming accident over the years in - General Meeting in September show on behalf of The Somerset Club dure a very difficult year in 2017 but always, always has right direction. cluding Derek’s own brother, Roger, hosted by President Colin Gleed, and also look after us throughout the the good of the Guernsey breed and Society at heart. thirty years ago. This is in addition to ably helped in this by Dawn and day. I don’t know how we would I remain positive about the future of the breed. The And finally, to Cecilia Bisson, I may cobble together my own father who narrowly Gideon Lacey and many of the fam - make this work without you, James, standard of confirmation and production are constantly the many ingredients of this Journal and the Newsletters, avoided death when he was jolted off ily and workforce at Bolter End Farm it is very much appreciated. improving, and every effort must be made to encourage but it is Cecilia who puts it all together in its finished the back of a tractor, went under a – a very enjoyable time was had by To Colin Gleed, for the wonderful the younger generation. There is a huge demand for the form like a complicated jigsaw puzzle. ring roller and ended up in the chain all. As usual our members have com - work he has done as President breed, which at present we can’t fill due to the lack of My grateful thanks to you all, and to our many mem - harrows at the age of 16, he carried peted at national and local, three day throughout the year, the many years numbers, so we do need to breed more heifers. While I bers, wherever you may be this December, please enjoy a those scars to his dying day. This is a and one day shows across the coun - he has diligently served on Council am on my milk rounds, I am constantly being told how very Happy Christmas and a New Year that brings hope, sobering thought and why I continu - try throughout the year. Our congrat - and the conscientious way he sup - wonderful our milk is. It is a pity a wider population can - reassurance and contentment to us all. ally remind my two sons of the dan - ulations go the owners and breeders plies that meeting and this Journal not feel the benefits of Guernsey milk! Caroline 2 3 Introducing CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2017 – James Warrren our New President Andrew Payling When I wrote my report for our great turnout of Guernseys at UK more natural service being used and Annual meeting, 3 months ago, it Dairy Day for judge David Mann beef semen, because in the first half First of all I would like to thank was at the end of what had been a who had strong classes at the breed’s of 2017 semen sales have been strong. the council members for putting my beautiful summer’s day on the 27 th debut at this event. Champion went Levy was also down £1000 and clas - name forward, I feel it is a great hon - August and having just shut the to the Greenslades with Abi Marshall sification costs have risen per cow our to be asked to be your President. cows out after evening milking I lis - in reserve with both of these animals which added £1500 to our classifica - I started with the breed in 1988 tened to one of my favourite sounds being bred by Ian Crouch and the tion expenses. We are having much when I took the tenancy of Ivy Cross of cows munching on grass with same two cows repeated their suc - more interest in our semen from Farm in Standish. There was a crickets hard at work in the back - cess at our NATIONAL GUERNSEY around the world as they appreciate Guernsey herd here at the time, ground. How easily pleased am I! SHOW at Shepton Mallet which was the quality we have to offer, in par - which moved to Cornwall, and a Now on 22 nd November I have just again a great event and my thanks to ticular the high fat % our bulls have small diversification enterprise selling Lynn in her 15th lactation having produced 95 tonnes of milk brought the cows in as we are fortu - all of the sponsors and a big thank and this is something we are keen to unpasturised cream, which lasted nate that the weather is still allowing you to James Bartlett and his family promote and in turn it will help us to turn the cows out each morning for their hard work in preparing and spread the cost of semen collection. I until the first TB test! I purchased Guernsey cow is well proportioned and moderate in size, which is a help and I think a benefit hosting the hospitality suite. know here at Tredinney in the last 12 Guernsey cows from Peter and Caroline Burton, and a easy calving, with good (self maintaining) feet, is easy to to the cows also. Some of our neigh - Our Young Handlers continued to months we have had daughters born couple you may have heard of, Maurice and May Durbin! get back in calf and of course producing the characteristic bours are still making silage with shine at the All Britain All Breeds calf of Tredinney Ivan’s Flo Rider and And progressed from there. rich coloured quality milk. I hope we can all work to grass still growing with the very show and the quality of cattle and Bourton Grumpy’s Claude and these I have also been an active member of Quality Milk maintain these characteristics in a commercially sustain - mild weather we are having. When I handling is a credit to our breed. would be some of the best calves we Producers (QMP) over the years, working to maintain able cow. look back at last year’s report my Champion Handler went to Heather have had for a long time and I am ea - and promote Channel Island Milk and the Gold Top We have at least 18 producer processors giving the wish for a better return for our milk Limond with her sister Charlotte in gerly awaiting for them to come into Brand in the commercial sector. consumer access to our wonderful Guernsey products has certainly happened and with Au - reserve and George Thomas was Ho - the milking herd. Both of these bulls both locally and nationally. From the farm/farm shop, tumn/Winter prices still looking nourable Mention. Champion calf have semen still available from the farmers markets (including those in London) and deliv - strong let’s hope that the demand for came from the Sales and Barnes part - Society and I think the Society has ered to your door! They include many variations or vari - our products keeps coming and that nership and Emma Greenslade was the best selection of bulls that it has eties of milk, cream, butter, ice cream, yogurt and cheese, some current farmers don’t get too in reserve. Our breed has another ever had at the moment. to mention just a few. The enhanced customer awareness greedy and over-supply this demand. new 95 point cow this year in the UK In the last twelve months we have of how food is produced means customers will travel The only problem we have here and I being Bickfield Vanessa 37 th now in lost some very dear friends and many miles to collect milk and other dairy products di - suspect with so many others, is that her seventh lactation. She won our members and we remember with rect from the farm. Our A2 story is also a strong milk sell - the extra income we are receiving National Breed show in 2015 and much appreciation all that they did ing point. Quality Milk Producers have run several seems to be going out just as quickly congratulations to the Durbin family for the breed. Austin Tweedle of the initiatives to promote Guernsey products which are al - as we play catch-up for the last 3 years. on this achievement. Ballamead Herd, a member of the ways well received, and have provided producers with With the show season over for an - Guernsey cattle are very much Southern region and a familiar face useful feedback. QMP are currently working on an initia - other year there has been some new still in demand and as a breed we around the shows in particular the tive with producers in the West Midlands on the best faces on the circuit again and many struggle to find enough to fill this de - Royal Show and the European Dairy old faces frustrated at home due to mand. Those who follow Global Event where he was a steward for ways to promote their products. T.B. restrictions. For the second year Guernsey Marketing on Facebook many years, Margaret Eddy, the The challenges ahead are many and varied. TB still running Norman and Sales won the will have noticed the strong resur - widow of Michael of the Treloweth has devastating effects on individual farms, and the con - North Somerset Show with their gence over the last few months as Herd who used to prepare the beau - tinual tightening of legislation just makes the farmer’s job maiden heifer and at Devon County more and more people are trying tiful garland for the Champion at the Having a well earned rest from the cows more difficult. The fallout from Brexit is unknown and Show Chris and Louise Carpenter Guernsey produced products. T.B. is Royal Cornwall show. Also, Dennis while it may be good for anything we produce in this won with their 5 year old in milk a continuing plague that we have to Warren of the Tredinney herd. We Our farm increased to 135 acres over the years and we country, I’m not convinced it will be good for the country cow Fairfield Bonnie. It was a win for carry on farming with and my sym - are grateful for his support and help were milking 100 cows and rearing 40 heifers per annum as a whole. Then there’s the weather! However farmers the Cox family from Wales at the pathies go out to those who have lost to Mum and myself which is greatly on a simple system of grazing in the summer, and grass are resillient and resourceful and will ride out whatever Bath and West and the Guernseys a few cows or even herds and with it missed. His presence and enthusiasm silage and concentrates in the winter. This worked well is thrown at them. I see a good future for the breed, par - were interbreed champions in pairs years of breeding and hard work, I around breed events and shows will for a small farm with no employed labour. ticularly where the milk can be processed on farm or goes and a group of four, ‘WELL DONE know from experience that this is not be forgotten and we personally I believe the Guernsey cow is a fantastic animal who into dedicated Guernsey (or Channel Island) products. TEAM GUERNSEY’ and Royal Corn - heart breaking. T.B. is also affecting thank those who kindly sent mes - will produce 5000 litres plus on a basic forage ration, or Rachel and I had the privilege of being invited to re - wall saw the same champion as last us by hampering our selection of sages of condolence and the large respond well to extra feeding when the milk price to con - gional dinners in the South West (Devon) and West Mid - year, but for her new owner Nicola bulls to go into A.I for collection. number of society members who at - centrate price ratio is favourable. The taste, texture and lands where we were made extremely welcome with Bottom; congratulations to the Man - Financially our Society did not tended his funeral. colour of Guernsey milk is second to none, along with the great company and great food. This has shown us it is not ford family for their champion at the have as good a year in 2016 as the Also in the recent weeks, Ted temperament and manageable size of the cows. As a just the cows who are a pleasure to be with, but the Kent Show in the Channel Island previous year with profits down Brooks who had the Leybrad herd. I breed I feel we need to play to our strengths and not try breeders too! classes and a special mention to Matt £11,000 to just over £2000. This is due remember him being a good reliable and emulate other breeds. I believe that if we push the I look forward to meeting many more or you over the Blanch and his partner Georgia for largely to semen sales down £9000 member of Council during my early breed too far out-breeding, the losses will be greater than coming months. turning out such excellent animals in which I think is mainly linked to the years on Council and his dispersal the potential gains, if indeed there are any. The best Wishing you a peaceful Christmas. Andrew their first year of showing. It was a milk price we were being paid with continued page 6

4 5 North Somerset Show 2017 Devon County Show 2017 by Kim Sales with comments by Judge Richard Norman The first show of the season kicked off on Monday There were 20 Cattle forward from 6 Exhibitors for May 1st at Wraxall, North Somerset. Two exhibitors had 6 Richard Norman to judge. The classes were well spread cattle present and with 2 exhibitors not forward on the out in numbers and it was nice to see so many cattle out day, it was a disappointing start to the showing season. for the first major show of the year. After heavy rain overnight, the day was perfect until just Richard found his Champion in Fairfield Bonnie, by after the Grand Parade when the heavens opened and Aaron, a five year old Cow in Milk owned and bred by thunder and lightening prevailed! Louise and Chris Carpenter. In Reserve was the very Smart In Calf Heifer, Greens - field Lady Star from the Greenslade family and Hon Mention was the second placed cow in milk, Greensfield SS Sudley. also from the Greenslades. Before the Championship, Exhibitors and spectators Fairfield Bonnie Avalon Fernando Indus observed a moments silence for the passing of Dennis Champion Devon County Show Champion North Somserset 2017 Warren of the Tredinney Herd. Our thoughts go out to The only Heifer in calf was Avalon Pinto Linda from his family at this sad time. second place also impressed me with her style and bal - Norman & Sales Here are Judge Richard Normans comments on the ance and this gave her the advantage over the very cor - This was followed by the Cow in milk, Bickfield Linda day’s classes. rect heifer in third. 68 who is the dam of the previous prize winners, Fer - In the first class, I placed this very smart young calf Heifer in Milk. nando Linda and Pinto Linda. first because of her dairyness and correctness for her age. 1. C&L Carpenter. Fairfield Legend Roseila. The pairs and group class were won by Norman and She was very closely followed by another very dairy calf 2. Greenslade. Greensfield Amir Sudley who was extremely well balanced and this gave her the Sales. 3. B&S Adams. Wiltown Patience by Alstar VIP. advantage over the third calf who also showed great Emma made the Maiden Heifer, Avalon Fernando On to the Cow in Milk class. This was another head promise. Emma Greenslade presents the Champion prize to Indus Champion and Bickfield Linda 68 Reserve Cham - scratcher! I placed this tall angular cow in first because of Heifer born on or after 1st April 2016. Heather Limond pion. This young calf made an impression on the Inter - her fullness of udder, not to take away from the cow in 1. B&S Adams. Briddlesford Levi Violet 2 second place though, as she was well balanced and styl - Judge for the day, was Emma Greenslade, who was breed Calf classes coming second in her class of 8 and 2. Greenslade. Greensfield Baileys Seagull. ish. The third placed cow was again very dairy which making her debut for the EGCS. Emma gave clear and de - being made Reserve Calf champion behind a very smart 3. Marks & Hooper. Autumn Gold Bramley Apple Crunch. gave her the advantage over the very powerful cow in cisive reasons for her placings, and will be a valuable new Jersey who was also Jersey Breed Champion. In the other The second class for older Maiden heifers was topped fourth position. member of the Guernsey judging panel. class of 12, Norman & Sales stood third and Michael by another extremely Dairy Heifer who paraded well and Cow in Milk. Dawes 6th. There were 3 maiden heifers forward and this class showed great style. The second placed calf was again tall 1. C&L Carpenter. Fairfield Bonnie by Aaron. In the handling classes, Justina Langley , who was was won by Avalon Fernando Indus from the Norman and dairy and this dairyness gave her the advantage over 2. Greenslade. Greensfield SS Sudley by K. Stinky Salmon. showing one of her family’s Holsteins, was Champion and Sales partnership followed by her stable mate, the third and fourth placed calves. 3. Rocket & Marshall. Bourton SS Robina by S. Norman. Handler with Heather Limond in Reserve. Avalon Fernando Linda. In third place was Edgehill Maiden Heifer born on or between 1st Oct 2015 4. S. Phillips. Trewey Andante Jackie. Gotcha Violet from newcomer to the show, Michael Thank you to all exhibitors and helpers present ensur - and 31st March 2016. Group of Three. Dawes. ing a Guernsey presence at this show. Greenslade. Greensfield Lady of the Manor by Lon. S. Phillips. Burleaze Vampire Poppy. B&S Adams. Wiltown Nancy by Hinton Assassin. Chairman’s Report from page 5 for all the hard work this involves comed Andrew Payling as our Presi - Rockett & Marshall. Autumn Gold Rio by Legend. sale was the first sale I attended also their helpers. Again it would dent and we look forward to seeing There were five very smart in calf heifers in the next without my father and I purchased a have been nice to have had some him throughout the year and I thank class and I had no hesitation in placing this well balanced, great cow Leybrad Rosetta 134 th and more judges present. If Society him for his work on Council in the angular heifer in first place. In second place was a very 2 lots of semen. events are not supported then we past year. Thank you to all my Coun - tall heifer who should mature into a fine animal when she Our thoughts are with the fami - will slowly lose what a breed society cil members for their work on council calves. Her stretch and dairyness gave her the nod over lies of all these past members. is all about. and helping me when needed and the 3 good heifers who stood below her. In April we held the Young Thank you to Colin Gleed for his special thanks to James Bartlett our Heifer in Calf. Breeders weekend at Tredinney and hard work as our President during Treasurer and of course Caroline Cox 1. Greenslade. Greensfield Lady Star by G. Tiller Star. a great time was had with about 16 September 2016 - 2017 and for at - for her continued hard work as Sec - 2. Marks & Hooper. Brymor Meadowsweet 90 by Phonze. children present over the weekend. tending the many events and shows retary and the many hours she puts 1. Greenslade. 3. Carpenter. It was a shame that there were not throughout the year. A good num - in and helps me enormously as 3. Marks & Hooper. Brymor Quizical 63 by Nico. 2. Marks & Hooper. 4. Adams. more Society children present for all ber of members attended the annual Chairman. Thanks to those who have 4. B&S Adams. Hinton Rebecca by Hinton Assassin. Pair. the hard work put in and my thanks meeting when we were blessed with helped behind the scenes, and I 5. C&L Carpenter. Fairfield Legend Goldie. 1. Marks & Hooper. 3. Adams. to Laura, Heather and Helen for giv - another visit to the Beechgrove herd, thank you again as loyal members There was only one Cow in Calf forward and she was 2. S. Phillips. 4. Carpenter. ing up their weekend and others to see the farm, processing plant and for your resilience in the harsh times a great example of the Guernsey Breed. In the Championship, I awarded the cow in milk the who helped with the demonstrations. the farm shop before having a lunch we’ve endured and I hope we enjoy a Cow in Calf. Championship prize, followed by the In calf heifer who A few days later Caroline Greenslade and annual meeting held in the pic - little more prosperous time over the 1. Greenslade. Greensfield Lady Jay by Mr Luck. impressed me so much. Hon Mention went to the Second and family hosted our Judge’s con - turesque village of Hambleden. Our next twelve months. The three Milk heifers gave me much thought. I even - placed Cow in milk. ference and turned out three excel - sincere appreciation to Colin and the With good wishes for Christmas tually decided on the heifer that had a lovely full udder I would like to congratulate all the exhibitors and their lent classes to judge and I thank them Lacey family. At the meeting we wel - and 2018. James of milk with tortuous milk veins. The heifer that stood in helpers, for turning out their cattle in such fine form. 6 7 EGCS BUTTERFAT TROPHY THE SPENCER FOLLETT TROPHY 2016 EGCS ANNUAL COMPETITION RESULTS Awarded to the owner of the cow to reach the GDM qualifying Awarded to the breeder/importer of the Bull with a minimum of 10 standard at the youngest age in 2016. GDM is calculated on natural heifers classified in 2016 which has the highest average score TIRESFORD PERPETUAL TROPHY ALFRED CHESTER BEATTY lactation quantities. Winner : World Wide Sires Herd of 65 or more qualifying lactations which records the highest MEMORIAL TROPHY Winner : E J Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) total average of Fat +Protein in the last official recording year Faria Farms Select Nacho This trophy is awarded automatically to the owner of the three Briddlesford Oaks Bluebell 2 EX93, CM, CME, DM, GDM (1/10/15-30/9/16) 12 Heifers avg. 81.67 points Registered Guernsey cows, the progeny of the same sire, which have (Qualified at 8 years 8 months) Winner : D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) produced the highest total weight of Fat plus Protein in one lactation sire. Boskenna Junes Royal Oak Reserve : : EGCS 103 cows avg. 6823 kgs 4.92%F, 3.74%P = c.590 kgs F+P from each of the three cows in the last recording year. The sire will be 6 lactations avg. 7911 kgs 5.50%F, 3.59%P, PLI £156 Lang Haven Grumpy Novak Reserve : EJ Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) highlighted rather than the females involved 20 Heifers avg. 80.70 points Reserve : Brymor Ltd (Brymor) 117 cows avg. 6787 kgs 5.12%F, 3.56%P = c.590 kgs F+P Winner : EJ Griffin & Son (Briddlesford ) Brymor Graceful 15 EX91, CM, CME, DM, GDM MRS CARY BARNARD PERPETUAL Stockmens Trophy s. Thornton Hercules (Qualified at 9 years 7 months) MEMORIAL TROPHY James Warren & Paul Griffin Briddlesford Hercules Harebell = 894 kgs sire. Tredinney Sonics Helium ERIC ROSE of LEWESTON PERPETUAL TROPHY Briddlesford Hercules Daffodil = 820 kgs 7 lactations avg. 8060 kgs 4.84%F, 3.61%P, PLI £182 Awarded to the Herd with the highest percentage of cows born in 2008 Briddlesford Hercules Daffodil 5 = 738 kgs that have qualified CM/CME and have the highest average of Fat + Herd with less than 65 qualifying lactations which records the highest EGCS TROPHY Protein in their lactation. total average of Fat +Protein in the last official recording year Total = 2452 kgs F+P Awarded to the Female Champion or Reserve Female Champion, at a (1/10/15-30/9/16) Winner : E J Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) Reserve : EJ Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) show in 2016 where an EGCS Championship Rosette was presented, Cows born – 34, Qualified CM/CME – 10 = 29.41% Winner : PC & CG Cox (Bourton) s. Boskenna Junes Royal Oak with the highest weight of Fat + Protein in a lactation completed in the 32 cows avg. 7069 kgs 4.68%F, 3.38%P = 570 kgs F+P last recording year. Reserve: D Vincent (Kenvin) Briddlesford Oaks Harebell 3 = 800 kgs Winner : D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) Cows born – 7, Qualified CM/CME – 2 = 28.57% Reserve : M & Mrs S Staples (Woodlands) Briddlesford Oaks Bluebell 11 = 793 kgs Tredinney Aarons Flo 6 EX92 63 cows avg. 6803 kgs 4.76%F, 3.56%P = 565 kgs F+P Briddlesford Oaks Foxglove 6 = 774 kgs Reserve Champion South West Dairy Show GUERNSEY STOCKMANS CUP Stockmans Trophy Total = 2367 kgs F+P Philip Cox Lact 3, 8987 kgs 5.01%F, 3.70%P = 782 kgs F+P Awarded to the owner of a group of 10 cows listed in the DairyCo Top 1,000 Cows in August 2017 that have thehighest average £PLI. THURLOW CHALLENGE TROPHY Reserve : D & Mrs H Cox (Glanmor) EGCS SPECIAL AWARD FOR SMALL HERDS Winner : D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) Awarded to any herd with less than ten qualifying lactations which Awarded to the Guernsey cow or heifer having produced the Briddlesford Laredos Bluebell EX95 would otherwise have been the winner or reserve for the Eric Rose of highest weight of Fat + Protein in the last recording year Champion Royal Bath & West and National Livestock Average £PLI – 308, Average GMI - 374 Leweston Perpetual Trophy. Winner : I Crouch (Blacknor Cracker) Lact 3, 7779 kgs 5.86%F, 3.54%P = 731 kgs F+P Reserve : JA & JH Mann (Trewey) Winner : G Wainwright (Adlington) Blacknor Cracker Banger Boy Bear H88 DM, CM THE CHALVINGTON CUP Average £PLI – 289, Average GMI – 340 6 cows avg. 7732 kgs 4.38%F, 3.33%P = 596 kgs F+P Lactation 3, 12927 kgs 4.14%F, 3.40%P = 974 kgs F+P Awarded to the Breeder or the Importer of the Bull having reached a minimum reliability of 50% for the first time in 2016 who has the OXLYNCH TROPHY EGCS SPECIAL AWARD Reserve : EJ Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) lowest % score for SCC Awarded to the oldest surviving Guernsey cow having calved in 2016 Awarded to the herd which records the highest increase in total Briddlesford Hercules Harebell EX92 DM average weight of Fat plus Protein in the last official recording year. Winner : EGCS Winner : C L Hichens & Sons (Carne) Lactation 3, 8795 kgs 6.16%F, 4.02%P = 894 kgs F+P Abiqua Acres Alstar VIP Winner : D C Plaskett (Morrisholt) Carne Croquet – born 15/12/1999 -13 SCC Rel 68% + 74 kgs F+P 12 completed lactations FITZWALTER MEMORIAL 86 daughters in 30 herds Reserve : M H Jones & Partners (Kelsmor) CHALLENGE CUP Last calf 5/4/2016 Reserve : G S Davies (Skeel) + 51 kgs F+P Awarded to the herd in which three Registered Homebred Guernsey Reserve : SE & JRN David (Arthmoor) Skeel Caradog LOVETT CAMERON MEMORIAL cows, that have qualified CM or CME and produced the highest total Arthmoor Rosalie 16 – born 8/10/2000 weight of Fat plus Protein with a minimum of 4.5% fat in the last -7 SCC Rel 50% 12 completed lactations CHALLENGE TROPHY recording year. 11 daughters in 5 herds This Trophy is awarded to the VG or higher classified homebred Last calf 6/11/2016 Guernsey DM cow, giving the highest total weight of Fat + Protein kgs Winner : : E J Lacey & Sons (Beechgroves) THE HUNTON TROPHY with a minimum of 4.5% butterfat in a lactation not exceeding 305 Beechgroves Elinor 19 DM, CME, CM, EX92 Awarded to the Breeder of the Bull born in 2016 with the THE IFORD CUP days, in the last recording year. Beechgroves Camphion 5 DM, CME, CM, VG 88 highest GMI. Awarded to the Breeder or Importer of the Bull with a minimum of 5 Winner : E J Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) Beechgroves Benita DM, CM, H70 Winner: E J Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) daughters registered in 2016 who have the highest avg. GMI Briddlesford Hercules Harebell EX92 DM (calculated from Parent Average Scores) Total = 2476 kgs F+P Briddlesford Harebells Victor sire. Thornton Hercules s. Marodore Aarons Levi Winner : E J Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) Lactation 3, 8795 kgs 6.16%F, 4.02%P = 894 kgs F+P Reserve : D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) d. Briddlesford Hercules Harebell EX92 Briddlesford Bluebells Henry Reserve : E J Lacey & Sons (Beechgroves) Tredinney Prince Milkmaid 12 DM, CME, CM, EX90 +301 kgs M +28.8 kgs F+P +0.05%F +0.06%P GMI 338 9 daughters avg. GMI 169.89 Beechgroves Elinor 19 EX92 DM, CME Tredinney Saggys Jingle 5 GDM, DM, CME, CM, EX90 Reserve: JA & JH Mann (Trewey) Reserve : E J Lacey & Sons (Beechgroves) sire. Edgewater Meadows Yogibear Tredinney Lamars Rose 18 DM, CM, H85 Trewey Edward Beechgroves King Endeavour Lactation 4, 10678 kgs 4.66%F, 3.25%P = 844 kgs F+P Total = 2416 kgs F+P s. Beechgroves Ezekiel d. Trewey Aaron Edna 9 VG87 6 daughters avg. GMI 151.50 +279 kgs M + 30.1 kgs F+P +0.09%F +0.04%P GMI 327 NORTH AMERICAN TROPHY Awarded annually to the breeder of a Type Classified Registered Cow THE EGCS CUP P O EDDY TROPHY ALEC STEELE TROPHY Awarded to the owner of the Cow Family with 5 cows having the Family group of five animals, bred in direct female line, which have Awarded to the highest placed Guernsey herd qualified for the NMR Awarded to the highest placed Guernsey cow in the Genus Long Life recorded the highest final ratings and to have calved last calves after highest weight of Fat+Protein in the last recording year. Gold Cup 2017. Based on Herd £PLI. Cow competition 2017. 31st March 2015. Winner: EJ Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) Joint Winners: JA & JH Mann (Trewey) Winner : D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) Winner : JA & JH Mann (Trewey) Briddlesford Daffodil Family Total = 3828 kgs Bred in line from Kirthen Crocus Juno Average 91.6 points £PLI 96 Trewey Polly 20 – born 7/10/2001 Joint Winners: E J Lacey & Sons (Beechgroves) Reserve : JA & JH Mann (Trewey) Reserve: EJ Griffin & Son (Briddlesford) Reserve : M C & Mrs Durbin (Bickfield) Bred in line from Beechgroves Elinor 12 Average 91.6 points Trewey Polly Family Total = 3450 kgs £PLI 68 Bickfield Pride 13 – born 10/3/1999 8 9 Yeovil Show 2017 A really good turnout of Guernseys at this year’s Yeovil show saw 12 cattle from five exhibitors. Judging the section was Mark Davis from Tiverton who was im - pressed with the quality of animals on show. He found his Champion in Bourton Starlight 11th from Hinton Farms. She is by Skeel Norman and was bred by P & C Cox. In reserve stood Bickfield Sally 26th by Double L also from the same stable, but bred by M & P Durbin. Hon Mention went to Avalon Fernando Linda from Nor - man & Sales. The winning Pair from Hinton, were awarded Inter - breed Pair Champions. Champion Cow, Bourton Starlight 11 Maiden Heifer over 12 months. 1. Norman & Sales. Avalon Fernando Indus. 2. B. Adams. Wiltown Nancy by Hinton Assassin. 3. R. Lodor. Hinton Margaret 9 by Gotcha. Heifer in Calf. 1. Norman & Sales. Avalon Pinto Fiona. 2. B Adams. Hinton Rebecca by Hinton Assassin. Heifer In Milk. 1. Hinton Farms. Bickfield Sally 26 by Double L. Cow in Milk. 1 Hinton Farms. Bourton Starlight 11 by Skeel Norman. 2. S. Phillips. Hamps Valley Annabelle 7 by Ghengis. Pairs Class 3. Hinton Farms. Hinton Holly 13 by Novak. Pair. Calf under 12 months. 1. Hinton Farms. 1. Norman & Sales. Avalon Fernando Linda. 2. Norman & Sales. 2. B Adams. Briddlesford Levi Violet 2. 3. B. Adams. 3. B Adams. Wiltown Latimer Joanne. 4. B Adams.

FGB Team Challenge at Royal Bath & West Show

Young members took part in a Team Challenge consisting of three elements. Rhydian Phillips, aged 13, did the Stockjudging element and having been thrown in at the deep end not having judged before, gained a creditable 7 points. While this was happening, 15 year old Charlotte Limond completed the Show Preparation part gaining top marks of 10. Then, 10 year old Izzy Phillips competed the task by being placed second in the Showmanship against older handlers. This second place gave us a total of 26 points and were only beaten by one point by the Rivermead Jersey Team. Well done to all three youngsters for making us proud of them in their first stab at this event. 11

Images by Lucinda Morgan, advert by The Farm Organisation Royal Bath & West Royal Cornwall Show 2017 with comments by Judge Duncan Vincent Show 2017 There were 14 animals forward from 3 exhibitors at There were 9 exhibitors with 24 cattle this years Royal Cornwall Show. Judge for the Guernsey forward for this years Bath & West Show Breed was Duncan Vincent and an early wet start cleared for the majority of classes. at Shepton Mallet. This turned out to be Duncan found his Champion in Blacknor Cracker Dy - the best show for Guernseys here for a namic Lavender, a second calver now owned by Nicola long time. Judging the classes was Mr Bottom. She was last years Devon and Cornwall Cham - Jeff Daw who was very impressed with pion while owned by Pollard and Coryn and she was the standard of cattle on show. bred by Ian and David Crouch. Champion animal was Glanmor Her - In Reserve was Trewarnevas P May by VIP, a heifer cules Okapi a seven year old cow from in milk also from Nicola Bottom. Daf, Helen and Tanwen Cox from S. Hon Mention was Lucky Cow Princess Annabelle Champion Blacknor Cracker Dynamic Lavender Wales. Reserve was James Bartlett’s Hin - from Pollard and Coryn. ton Sandra 4th. Hon Mention was Caro - Here are the results in full: line and Mike Moody’s Latifa Princess It is always a pleasure to judge at the Cornwall Show Leia. Glanmor Hercules Okapi and to appreciate the quality of animals forward here. In Here are the results in full. Champion Royal Bath & West Show particular it was encouraging to see the Young Handlers, Maiden Heifer under 18 months. Megan Stratten, Chloe and James Bottom and J J, 1. Norman & Sales. Avalon Fernando Matthew and Benjamin Grose, doing a great job. TB con - Indus. tinues to decimate the entries, but still a good number of 2. Moody. Latifa Andante Mary 2. animals were exhibited. 3. Norman & Sales. Avalon Fernando Maiden heifer saw 3 animals forward with the Nor - Linda. man & Sales partnership heifer Avalon Indus strutting 4. Adams. Briddlesford Levi Violet 2. her stuff to the top spot. Great top line and frame with 5. Adams. Wiltown Nancy, by Hinton oodles of dairy character and she knew how to display herself. This tremendous show of presence gave her the Assassin. advantage over the tidiness and balance of Avalon Linda 6. Phillips. Burleaze Vampire Poppy. Reserve Trewarnevas P May whose maturity held off the diary youngster Linnette 7. Lodor. Hinton Margaret by Gotcha. from Nicola Bottom. 2. N. Bottom. Brymor Amanda by Rosewood Grandees Heifer In Calf. Maiden Heifer under 12 months. Alstar. 1. Guinness. White Ladies Ruby 95 by 1. Norman & Sales. Avalon Fernando Indus. 3. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas P Wallflower by VIP. Aber Jupiter. 2. Norman & Sales. Avalon Fernando Linda. There was only one cow in calf and she was a tremen - 2. Guinness. White Ladies Marius Grace - Group of 3 Line Up 3. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas Latimer Linnette. dously deep bodied cow who showed much promise for ful 12 by Jupiter. Pam Coryn’s Annabelle took the next class, formida - the future. Pair. 3. Adams. Hinton Rebecca by Hinton Assassin. ble capacity, top line and rear leg set, saw her jump to the Cow in Calf. 1. Bartlett. 4. Norman & Sales. Avalon Pinto Linda. top of the line once she had settled herself. The dairyness 1. N. Bottom. Blacknor Cracker Dynamic Margaret. 2. Phillips. Cow in Calf. and composure of the Trewarnevas heifer by Lon, made Junior cow class saw the quality and freshness of 3. Norman & Sales. 1. Phillips. Hamps Valley Annabelle 7 by Ghengis. her a very worthy 2nd with another Trewarnevas Lon udder of Blacknor Cracker Dynamic Lavender give 2. Guinness. White Ladies Ruby 94 by Andante. 4. Guinness. showing similar dairy character in 3rd. Nicola and the Grose family another first ahead of their Heifer in Milk. 5. Adams. Heifer under 2 years. Amir Zena 7. She in turn had the advantage over Norman 1. Bartlett. Aber Jupiter Duchess. 6. Moody. 1. Pollard & Coryn. Lucky Cow Princess Annabelle by & Sales’ Bourton Fiona 13 due to her balance throughout 2. Adams. Wiltown Patience by Alstar VIP. Champion Guernsey and Best Udder. Prince. and freshness of bag. 3. Moody. Latifa Andante Mary. Glanmor Hercules Okapi. 2. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas Lon May 7. Cow in Milk. Junior Cow in Milk 2nd or 3rd calvers. Best Heifer 3. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas Lon Lucy. 1. N. Bottom. Blacknor Cracker Dynamic Lavender. 1. Moody. Latifa Princess Leia by Andante. Sir Howard Guinness, White Ladies Ruby 95. The in calf heifer class unfortunately only had one 2. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas Zena 7 by Amir. 2. Phillips. Trewey Andante Jackie. The Tom Emm points Trophy went to James Bartlett. entry. Trewarnevas Fayette Evita deserved to stand top of 3. Norman & Sales. Bourton Fiona 13 by Double L. 3. Bartlett. Bourton Starlight 11 by Norman. In the Interbreed Group classes, Sir Howard Guinness’ the line, deep bodied and spring of rib coupled with a Group of Three. strong top line gave her a well deserved 1st. 1. N. Bottom. 4. Norman & Sales. Bourton Fiona 13 by Double L. group was awarded the Clare Trophy for the Exhibitor Heifer in Calf. A fitting tribute of respect for Dennis Warren was read Senior Cow in Milk. Group of Three. 1. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas Fayette Evita. out while the Championship animals and exhibitors 1. Cox. Glanmor Hercules Okapi. The Interbred Pair Title went to Hinton Farms. As part of the In milk Heifer class, the Alstar VIP stood in remembrance of a dear friend and supporter of 2, Bartlett. Hinton Sandra 4 by Hinton Cedar. The Col. Bill Roberts Trophy for the Breed Society heifer from Nicola Bottom had the advantage due to her the Show and our Guernsey Breed. My condolences to 3. Moody. Latifa Whinwhistle Mary. Group of Four was also awarded to the Guernseys with dairy character and balance throughout. The Brymor the family on their sad loss. Group of Three. three cows from James Bartlett and one from Sally heifer exhibited also by Nicola took 2nd place with qual - My champion’s quality stood her well apart from the 1. Bartlett. Phillips. ity of teat placement and rear and fore udder attachment rest, showing strength and dairyness in abundance with a 2. Guinness. A big thank you to all exhibitors, young breeders and over the dairy VIP heifer in 3rd. great top line and best mammary on the day. She was 3. Phillips. helpers, for making this Bath and West a truly memorable Heifer in Milk. Blacknor Cracker Dynamic Lavender exhibited by Nicola 4. Adams. Show of Guernseys. 1. N. Bottom. Trewarnevas P May by VIP. Bottom.

12 13 GDM Cows qualified between Dec 2016 and August 2017

HBn/ Animal name date of Birth/ Lacts Fat score PLI GMI sire owner +Protein UK Dairy Day 2017 442841 sUMMeRHILL HoLLY 25 21/02/2005 7 5,035 EX92 £10 10 with comments by Judge David Mann Tiresford Preacher C & L CARPENTER The EGCS were delighted to have third, placed for a better fore udder. 445753 BRIddLesFoRd PAcIFIcs BLUeBeLL 3 27/01/2006 7 5,022 GP83 £121 167 a Guernsey entry at this year’s UK Junior Cow in Milk. Shalford Pacific E J GRIFFIN & SON Dairy Day. Twelve cattle were for - 1. Abi Marshall. Blacknor Cracker 446666 BRIddLesFoRd oAKs BLUeBeLL 2 25/06/2007 6 5,069 EX93 £145 261 ward from 7 Exhibitors for Judge Weston Duchess. Boskenna Junes Royal Oak E J GRIFFIN & SON David Mann to place. 2. Thomas. Kimcote Pride 3 by 443233 tRedInneY PedRos BRAcKen 01/08/2005 9 5,565 EX91 £10 62 David found his Champion in Aaron. Tiresford Pedro D W, R J & J R WARREN Blacknor Cracker Iceberg Diana 3. Hinton. Hinton Oenone 5 by 441797 BURWood sUsAn 3 15/12/2002 8 5,320 H79 £110 125 owned by the Greenslades in Devon. Novak. Easby Iceman T R BUTLER-STONEY She was bred by Ian Crouch as was 4. M. Dawes. Beechgroves Samuel 441961 BIcKFIeLd doLLY 36 07/12/2004 8 5,104 VG86 £102 22 the Reserve, Blacknor Cracker We - Nikita. Rozelyn Patmar Perfect Tony M C & MRS DURBIN ston Duchess now owned by Abi 5. Hinton. Bourton Starlight 11 by 443576 BeecHGRoVes ALAnIs 2 17/11/2005 8 5,297 VG85 £88 155 Marshall. Hon Mention went to Kim - Norman. Trewarnevas Tom Dee Thomas E J LACEY & SON cote Legend Fragrant 4 from the 6. Edwards. Severn Ivor Sweetpea. Thomas family from Leics. The final class of the day was Sen - 441962 BIcKFIeLd JAnIce 24 11/12/2004 7 5,206 £63 81 This was the first year that ior Cow. There were two entries Slindon Posies Ambionic LEWIS FARMS LTD Guernseys have been included at UK only, both having calved four times. I 445407 KenVIn YoGI sYLVIA 17/06/2006 8 5,465 H85 £222 309 Dairy Day held at Telford Interna - placed Blacknor Cracker Iceberg Edgewater Meadows Yogibear D J VINCENT tional Centre. For this reason it was a Diana 1st over Beechgroves Laredo 13961 BRYnLLYs stInGBoYs BeLLe 08/11/2003 9 5,077 H81 £64 123 pleasure to have been asked to judge Elinor, having the advantage in size BERKELEY FARM DAIRY Brynllys Hans Leilabelle at the show. and stature. she had calved more re - 441923 sAndY HoLe MABLe 2 20/01/2004 10 5,241 H77 -£58 17 The first class of the day was cently, giving her the advantage of a Trethevy Nimrod R K CHARMAN Heifer in milk with four heifers en - fuller udder. 444173 sKeeL RoseBUd 43 02/01/2006 9 5,439 GP82 £180 206 tered. I placed Kimcote Legend Fra - Senior Cow in Milk. Edgewater Meadows Yogibear G S DAVIES grant 4 in first place. This smart 1. Greenslade. Blacknor Cracker Ice - 441466 BIcKFIeLd dUcHess 24 08/09/2004 10 5,513 H82 £23 -52 balanced dairy heifer had the advan - berg Diana. Treloweth Karen Oak M C & MRS DURBIN tage over Greensfield Amir Star in 2. D. Gribble. Beechgroves Laredo 447154 BRIddLesFoRd oAKs LILY 02/08/2007 7 5,008 GP83 £9 -19 second, for height, width and full - Elinor. Boskenna Junes Royal Oak E J GRIFFIN & SON ness of udder. Amir Star had the ad - The Championship went to Blac - vantage over Kimcote Legend Angel knor Cracker Iceberg Diana from the 442126 HInton cLoVeR 32 29/08/2004 10 5,067 EX90 -£4 31 with a better rump, however, Legend Greenslade family. A tremendous an - Hunnyhill Prime Vectis HINTON FARMS LTD Angel had the advantage of having imal who showed well on the day. 15064 LoWeR PoLGeAR AtRoPA 13/10/2000 11 5,958 calved more recently than my fourth She had the advantage over my Re - Brea Vean Dutchmill F R & L M HUTCHINGS & SON place Bickfiled Sally 26. Alhough serve, Blacknor Cracker Weston 439168 BeecHGRoVes sAMAntHA 5 20/07/2003 11 5,060 H73 -£40 -95 fourth place, this animal was ex - Duchess having had one more calf E J LACEY & SON Shalford Teak tremely balanced. and her mammary still being well 446962 BeecHGRoVes BoBBIe Jo 5 27/08/2007 5 5,039 EX92 £76 205 Heifer in Milk. above the hock. She also showed Beechgroves Elijah E J LACEY & SON 1. A. Thomas. Kimcote Legend Fra - more dairyness on the day having 441401 eAsBY MAdAMs MAId 5 30/06/2004 9 5,083 GP80 -£3 -53 grant 4. calved more recently. Easby Jordans Rocket LEWIS FARMS LTD 2. Greenslade. Greensfield MK Amir I would like to congratulate all ex - 442543 RoseWood PedRos dIAMond 23/11/2004 7 5,037 VG89 £65 81 Star. hibitors for the quality of their ani - Tiresford Pedro LEWIS FARMS LTD 3. A. Thomas. Kimcote Legend mals and the showmanship on the 447046 tReWeY PoPPY 15 18/09/2007 6 5,194 EX92 £159 397 Angel. day. Spring Walk Icy Iceberg J A & J H MANN 4. Hinton Farm. Bickfield Sally 26 by Many thanks to all at the show. Double L. 445911 WoodLAnds JoY 8 11/11/2006 7 5,612 EX91 £77 -2 Rozelyn Enhancers Jordan M & MRS S STAPLES The second class was Junior Cow. there were six entrants. The easy 441286 tRedInneY RocKets PRIMRose 10 15/08/2004 10 5,088 EX90 £52 45 winner of this class was Blacknor Easby Jordans Rocket D W, R J & J R WARREN Cracker Weston Duchess. The reason 447007 tRedInneY sILVeRAdos PRIMRose 21 01/08/2007 7 5,069 EX93 £2 -22 this animal was placed over my sec - D W, R J & J R WARREN Coulee Crest R O Silverado ond Kimcote Pride 3, was that she 448577 PottsHAYes HeLen 27 15/11/2005 10 5,112 £35 5 had the advantage of size and Sniders Option Aaron P YOUNGER stature, depth of body and an excel - lent top line. Pride 3 displayed very 14 dairy characteristics and had the ad - vantage over Hinton Oenone 5 in The Royal Guernsey Agricultural and Horticultural Society LBG OBITUARIES Results of the Annual Cattle Show 28 July 2017 This popular show is always well supported by local families and provides a lovely day out for visitors. There Austin Tweedle 1927 – 2017 were classes for Cattle, Horses, Sheep and Goats. Other Having been born in Birkenhead, the daughter of a dairy farmer at Bas - attractions this year included a Vintage and Modern Tractor Austin returned to his mother’s ingstoke Young Farmers Club. They and hand milking a static cow for the juniors. birthplace on The Isle of Man, follow - married in 1954 and took the tenancy A total of 36 Animals were entered in the Cattle Section: ing the death of his father. of a small farm in Compton near 1 Junior Bull, 21 Cows and 14 Heifers. Visiting judge for the Austin held a lifelong ambition to Winchester, starting with a herd of cattle (Ring One) was Colin Gleed from Berkshire, Local be a farmer. He was an intelligent thirty Guernsey cows, they gradually Judges Mrs Ann Robert judged Ring 2 and Bill Luff judged young man and had been offered a built an accredited herd of seventy, the Bull. Grammar school place back in “The Ballamead Herd.” Colin Gleed gave Champion Cow to Le Hechet Veuve Birkenhead, but hid the letter from In 1972 Austin, Pat and their two Clicquot 20060215, sired by De Garis Maverick, owned by his parents so he could go to the children relocated to a nearby, larger Julian & Katherine Ogier. She was also awarded Best same school as his best friend. How - farm, avoiding the impact of the ex - reader. He was a loyal member of the Animal In Show. ever, after school he was offered a tension of the M3 Motorway. Retire - Guernsey Society and enjoyed stew - Champion Heifer place at Cannington College of Agri - ment in 1993 took Austin and Pat to arding at The Royal Show and at The Myrtles Larkspur 1yr 8 mths culture, which he was very pleased the New Forest for eighteen years, European Dairy Farming Event. With Sire: Petite Croute Pink Ladys Casey to accept. From there he took a job in before moving to Romsey in 2012. fellow members he visited the Island Owner: Mrs C A Allett Basingstoke tending the prize win - Throughout his life Austin main - of Guernsey many times. Reserve Best Heifer In Show went to Robert Waters with ning “Shiwa” herd of pedigree tained a great sense of humour and Austin died on the 14th April Petite Croute Minnie 20160097, sired by Petite Croute Ballets Guernseys and this began his passion was an engaging raconteur. He en - 2017 and is much missed by his wife, Nero. for that Breed. joyed playing whist and bowls, loved daughter, son and grandsons. Bill Luff gave Best Junior Bull to St Catherine Fernando He met his future wife, who was Viennese music and was an avid Mrs Patricia Tweedle and family 20165009, sired by Lang Haven Alstar Navajo and owned by Robin Jamouneau. Best Group Of Cattle was won by Mr Shane Robert with Dennis William Warren Mr Robert Waters winning reserve. Best Group Of Young by Mr Julian Ellis, family friend and neighbouring farmer Cattle was won by Mr Robert Waters. Dennis Warren passed away un - often be gone preaching and they The much-coveted HM Queens Cup For Cows was expectedly on the 18th May 2017, were left to finish up the work. Champion Cow and Best Animal in Show judged by a panel of local judges: Messers Jeremy Le Cocq, aged 70 years following many years When Brane Chapel closed the Le Hechet Veuve Clicquot EX 95, Age 11 yrs Bill Luff and Kevin Gaudion. Reserve Judge Steve Hocart. of ill health. family transferred their member - Sire: De Garis Maverick Cows are judged for conformation, firstly with full udders He was still active up until a cou - ship to St Buryan and later in life Owner: J. P. Ogier and then again after they’ve been milked out. Production ple of days before his death and in Dennis became Chapel Steward, Reserve Champion Cow was won by Myrtles Shiraz records are also considered. This year the Cup was awarded 20140108, sired by St Catherine Crystals Rolex and owned by to Bigard Clauda 20120406, owned by Mr Shane Robert. his last weeks enjoyed seeing the Circuit Steward and was very in - Peter Richardson. There were no entries this year for HM Queens Cup For Guernsey Young Handlers Weekend strumental in the building of the Ann Robert awarded Best Heifer to Myrtles Larkspur Bulls. at Tredinney, his 70th Birthday with new Chapel which we are in 20150371, sired by Petite Croute Pink Ladys Casey and HM Governor Vice Admiral Ian Corder KBE CB friends and family and a short holi - today. owned by Mrs Carol Allett. presented the trophies at the conclusion of the show. day on his much beloved Exmoor. At the age of 11 the family His funeral was held on the 5th June moved from Lower Tredinney back at St Buryan Methodist Church with to Higher Tredinney where he stayed about 400 people in attendance. in the same house for the rest of his Husband, brother, dad, grandad, life. Believe it or not Dennis had uncle, godfather, best man on 5 occa - piano lessons at an early age on Sat - sions, friend, neighbour and affec - urday afternoons but because he tionately known to us at Boscarne as hadn’t practiced all week Saturday he had started playing by memory Uncle Dennis. mornings were spent practicing, he that he realised his music was upside Born 16 th April 1947 at Tredinney did not enjoy this one bit but his les - down. Dennis lost his place the to Will and Iris, a brother to Maureen sons came to an abrupt end when the teacher sternly said I think you need and Joy. He attended Brane Chapel teacher held a concert for all of her to turn your music around and his and Sunday School and also Crows- pupils at St Ives Guildhall, where mother in the audience was hoping an-wra Sunday School every other they all took turns playing the grand the floor would open up. week. piano on stage. Dennis attended Kelynack School Reserve Champion Cow HM Queen’s Cup Cow The two trips to Chapel on Sun - Dennis was so intrigued by this followed by Cape Cornwall and then Myrtles Shiraz VG 85 3yrs 4 mths Bigard Clauda VG 86 4yrs 8 mths days were usually by foot and I am piano and watching the workings of continuing his education by attend - Sire: St Catherine Crystals Rolex Sire: Beechgroves Ezra told mainly at a good pace as their it that it wasn’t until he got part of ing Camborne Tech. and evening Owner: P. Richardson Owner: S. Robert father Mr Will Warren would very the way through his recital which classes at Heamoor taking profi - 16 17 ciency tests in ploughing, baling, Tredinney where party games would side of the lane but Dennis was insis - things with Dennis. Rosemary and cially of his grandchildren and niversary where he gave an im - welding and spraying. A Sunbeam be a plenty although not necessarily tent that they should buy it all. A de - Catherine had gone out for the day. would do all he could for them, promptu address, taking part in the Imp was his first car and according organised by himself but participa - cision that James quickly became The same day that Sophia was born. mending toys, babysitting or giving Guernsey Young Handlers weekend, to my father was quite a sporty tion would be with much enthusi - pleased they took. When Rosemary left in the morning them rides on the buggy. It was the recent Beagle meet and having model in its day and would go like a asm. We always chuckled at home In 1980 Dennis purchased some she had a feeling that it could be the noted by many how fond the Grand - most of the family around for his 70 th rocket, especially if Desmond when he would refer to the old new pedigree cows from the Longthorpe day the baby was born, so later that children were of him when on arrival birthday. Nicholls was out and about as well. barn which was the new barn until a and Mount Pleasant herds which day Rosemary rang home to see if at Tredinney they would run in and I was fortunate to visit him only a Besides working at home he also new barn was built which was then prompted them to pedigree the there was any news. Dennis an - hug their grandfather, watch televi - month ago, where I saw his usual did some contracting with Malcolm named the new new barn and still re - whole herd. James took on the run - swered the phone and when asked is sion and amuse each other. Only a cheery self, showing great interest in Hosken mainly making silage and ferred to as that to this day. ning of the herd but Dennis played a there any news Dennis replied yes month ago Dennis made it to the what was going on and as per usual even going as far afield as St Erth. He Trips to the beach and days out big role in increasing the size of the we got a budgie. The budgie just ap - opening of the games room built at even I struggled to get a word in was one of the first in the area to with James and Catherine were al - milking parlour which was a 4-8 peared on the door step and James Leedstown school with money raised edgeways. make silage and I think at the time it ways great times, although we did which I believe was one of the first in was put to find a suitable cage whilst by the family to help Harry when he It would be on these visits that I was quite a talking point amongst seem to spend more time trying to the area, to the present 21-42; he was Shelley had started labour. The was diagnosed with his condition, and I am sure everybody else who the neighbours, but I have no doubt find a tree or a shaded area for Uncle very recently part of the decision to budgie proved to be great company which I know at the time hit Dennis met him would be humbled by his this would not have phased Uncle Dennis to sit in or under than we did join Roddas as a direct supplier and and often repeats Dennis’s phrases. very hard. positive spirit which would in turn Dennis, in fact I expect he enjoyed eating our picnic. helped James plan the extended In 2006 when Catherine married From his early age Dennis always give us the strength to deal with any being a pioneer. Dennis’s interests included The dairy to accommodate the new tank. he wanted to walk her down the wanted to visit the Norwegian fjords problems in our own lives, however He was a very active member of Western Area Agricultural Competi - Ill health started to restrict his ac - Aisle. With his determination and the and see the Northern lights, both of big or small St Buryan YFC being chairman and tions, (our local ploughing match) tive role on the farm. In the early aid of sticks he managed it, James which they managed to do before his DENNIS WARREN going on to be leader and president. rough shooting, ferreting, following years of his illness it would not be married in the same year and so the health deteriorated too much. A man who:- He would have a go at most activi - the Lambo beagles and the Western unusual to find the tractor or tele family grew with the addition of 4 But right up to the end he enjoyed ENTERTAINED US, ties, cooking up a mean mixed grill hunt, playing snooker on a Monday handler missing from the yard but grandchildren Harry, Sam, Sophia an active social life enjoying 3 days INSPIRED US, for competitions day and becoming evening with Jonathan Warren, just a crate or steps of some descrip - and Lily, he was very proud of his on Exmoor in April, attending Peter and STRENGTHENED US quick step county finalist with the Charlie Cutting and my Grandfather tion that he had precariously used to children’s achievements but espe - and Elizabeth’s Ruby Wedding An - Julian Ellis help of a special young lady. This on Mr Percy Williams’s ¾ size get access into the cab. Latterly he lady was Rosemary Cargeeg, from snooker table. 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18 19 Henry ‘Harry’ Ernest Worth Philip Sheppy After his retirement from NFYFC companied him on many World Con - he became the Honorary Librarian ference Tours. She was a very talented (Aged 92) Philip Sheppy has died recently, for RASE which, for so many years lady in her own right, and will be re - by Rev Mark Pengelly aged 83 years, he worked as Field Of - was at the forefront of agricultural membered for creating the beautiful ficer /Classifier for EGCS at the end Matthew 13: 3-9: changes and improvement. garlands that adorn The Champion of the 1960s, before taking a job at 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A EGCS send condolences to his fam - Guernsey at The Royal Cornwall Stoneleigh with the National Federa - farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the ily. Digby Gribble Show and I am told, also The Bath tion of Young Farmers Clubs. seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. and West, at one time. They are ut - He would always come and have 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It terly unique and admired by many a look at the Guernseys in the days Margaret Eddy sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6 But when onlookers. before The Dairy Event, when for Mrs Margaret Eddy, widow of the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered many years, there was a strong Michael and mother of Chris, passed because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which turnout of Guernsey herds, many of away in July. Margaret was always Ron Smith grew up and choked the plants. 8 Still other seed fell on good which he would have classified in soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times very supportive of Michael and the Past member, Ron Smith of Nor - the early days of the scheme. what was sown. 9 Whoever has ears, let them hear.” Treloweth herd and in par ticular, ac - folk and formerly of Devon, passed away very suddenly at the Some of the seed fell in good soil and produced much age of 63 in July. As a fruit… staunch supporter and com - There’s much fruitfulness to be thankful for as we petitor of the East Anglian recall to mind, and give thanks to God for Harry’s life. Shows, he will be fondly re - Harry’s life took root near Saltash, Trewolsta, at Insurance that keeps its word membered by his friends. Tideford Cross to be a little more exact. Harry was not the keenest on school and but was keen to learn from the Doug Vowles ‘school of life’ perhaps! So when he was still young, Providing rural insurance Mr Doug Vowles, farm approaching school-leaving age, he worked as a butcher’s Gunwen Farm Luxulyan near Bodmin in 1957, Andrew manager of the Queen boy in Tideford. I guess that might have developed, but then Brian were born. During this time there was growth Charlton herd of Guernseys the war intervened and although he was perhaps in farming as well as the pedigree dairy herd of until the cows come home of Mrs G Robinson in the technically too young, at 17, Harry volunteered for the Guernsey’s became a real focus on the farm; breeding, 1960s and 1970s, passed Far East and went to places he’d never have expected to and showing was one of the things Harry was known for. away at the beginning of encounter. This took him to Burma, where later in life he In 1986 they moved farms again to Troswell near 2017. Fondly remembered learned he should have received the Burma Star medal, Launceston, then in 1994 Harry and Hazel retired to the by many of the older mem - which he did eventually get. He was involved in village of St Neot. liberating prisoner of war camps in Singapore and he was bers of the Somerset Branch There are so many things you will picture when you also a despatch rider for Vera Lyn, as she sang to the and instrumental with think of Harry, that calm-natured chap with the cheeky troops. He got to know her well as her escort driver and Peter Down in actively re - sense of humour. The man who loved his dogs, they were he remained a great fan thereafter! Although years ago cruiting the members of the good companions in retirement; perhaps you’ll picture Harry didn’t say so much about his war experiences inaugural Somerset Branch him driving and walking on Exmoor and Bodmin Moor. various parts of his story did emerge in later life. He of The SW Guernsey Cattle expressed how deeply those things affected him in other Sadly Hazel died in 2015 and Harry then moved in Breeders Association. ways, he was a British Legion member and in fact a with Brian and Jo at Lanlivery where Brian and Jo still have some of the “Hazelcross” Guernseys. founding member of the Legion Hall built at Tideford. Ted Brook Remembrance Day was always an important day for him. Thanks go to Meadowbrook Nursing home, Finally Past President in Coming back after the war, the butchery work led to Lostwithiel, who looked after Harry most recently. He 1980 and current Vice Pres - work for while in a slaughterhouse, and then working for was very popular there. ident, Mr Ted Brook, SWEB as a linesman at a time when mains electricity was He was immensely proud of all his grandchildren and passed away on the 11th becoming something everyone wanted. If they could put what they were doing. Farming is an unpredictable business at the best of times, so you need to be sure November after a long ill - up “a post a day” Harry said everyone was happy. One of your farm insurance if things take a turn for the worst. With over 100 years experience protecting farms, vehicles and livestock no one understands this better ness. His Leybrad herd was of the first things Harry did when he got back was order HeIFeRs WAnted a Triumph motorbike. He loved that bike; things couldn’t David and Helen Lanney of Ireland are looking for between 3 than Cornish Mutual. That’s why your local Cornish Mutual contact takes the time well recognised in the to clearly explain everything about your Policy so you know your way around your be purchased so easily at this time – he had to wait for 9 and 6 in calf heifers to purchase when they come to the UK breed and the progeny of insurance as well as you know your farm. months for it to arrive! in January. The heifers should be due to calve by mid March his Rosetta family are still and if at all possible, in calf to a Guernsey bull. Hopefully I present in other herds Harry met wife-to-be Hazel at a village dance; they have already found them 3 heifers in Gloucestershire, so Our Member Services Team are available: today. His funeral on 6th married at Quethiock Methodist Chapel in 1955; Just animals north of Bristol would be preferable, but they are Here’s some Monday – Friday 8.30am – 7.00pm December will be after the before marrying Harry took on Eastwall Farm at Tideford Saturday 9.00am -1.00pm willing to travel to find traditional type Guernseys that will fit Journal has gone to print, Cross from his father. into their current system. information You can contact us in the following ways: so his obituary will be Call 0345 900 1288 The family grew, as Stephen was born at Eastwall, If you can help please contact Caroline at the Office on printed in next year’s Jour - With over 100 years experience EmailMutual [email protected] contact takes the time to Tideford Cross then after moving to a bigger farm at 01822 870727 that you may protecting farms, vehicles and Viaclearly www.cornishmutual.co.uk explain everything about nal. 20 findlivestock useful: no one understands Visityour CMA Policy House, so Newhamyou know Road, your Truro, way TR1 2SU this better than Cornish Mutual. around your insurance as well as FindThat’s us onwhy Facebook your local & Twitter Cornish simply searchyou ‘Cornish know your Mutual’ farm. TREWEY GUERNSEYS Future Golden Breeders Trewey Farm, Zennor, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 3DA at The S.W. Dairy Show 2017 by KIm Sales Owned By The Mann Family The Future Golden Breeders took part in the Handling and Calf 01736 796443/794849 [email protected] classes at the S.W. Dairy Show. Judging the calves and handling was Mr Jonny Lockhead of the renowned Kedar Brown Swiss herd. In the handling section there were Any Other Dairy Breed Classes and in the first Class for 18 to 26 year olds we saw the return of an old hand. Stuart Hull, now 24, who used to be a regular around the shows as he helped Wilf and Shelagh Andrews show their Happy Valley Cows. The only other handler in the AOB section leading a Guernsey was 13 year old Hannah Garrett. who was placed 1st in her age group. Hannah was also placed 1st in the Under 14 age group in the Guernsey Handling classes that followed. In the over 14 years category, First place went to Charlotte Limond, in second was Stuart Hull, 3rd was Ella Robinson and in fourth was Michael Dawes. In the Calf classes, the Guernseys also paraded with the Any other breeds. The Guernsey Calves were pulled out for their own Champi - onship. Champion Calf was Avalon Fernando Indus and in Reserve was Avalon Farnando Linda. Hon Mention went to Vanda Lillian. ( Editors note : All three calves dams carry the Bickfield prefix.) Thank you to all Exhibitors and handlers for representing the Breed so well at this calf show especially to those handlers who stepped in to lead for various reason throughout the evening.

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Herd Classification: EX31 VG56 Herd Average 84.58 Pts (151 animals) We advise you order in bulk with other members and by phone, if at all possible, Bulls and Stock always For Sale, Visitors Welcome. for reduced postage costs. QMP have very kindly sponsored 30 Holiday Cottage Accomadation www.cornwall-online.co.uk/cringlersbarn-zennor/ shirts with a reduction of £8 per shirt for Future Golden Breeders, 26 of those shirts have already been sold, to qualify for the 4 discounted shirts left Like us on Facebook The-Trewey-Herd-of-Pedigree-Guernsey-Cows "first come first served ”, please contact the Office on 01822 870727 or [email protected] . 22 23 SW Dairy Show/ National Guernsey Show 2017 There were eleven exhibitors with Intermediate Cow in Milk. Over the years, about 33 in my case, I have had many memorable 22 cattle in the Wednesday classes at 1. Rockett & Marshall. Blacknor days at the SW Dairy Show. During my Showing years I won the this year's National Guernsey Show at Cracker Weston Duchess. Championship 4 tmes as well as several other rewarding days. I also the Royal Bath & West Showground, 2. Dawes. Beechgroves Samuel Nikita. had an extremely enjoyable day when I had the privilege of judging Shepton Mallet. 3. Hinton Farm. Hinton Oenone 5, by the First Breed National Show, two years ago. Judge for these classes was Mr Novak. But, I would like to record, that Wednesday, when I was celebrating Colin Evans from Carmarthen. He Senior Cow in Milk. th found his Champion in Blacknor 1. Greenslade. Blacknor Cracker Ice - my 80 Birthday, gave me as much pleasure as any of the previous Cracker Iceberg Diana a fourth calf berg Diana. occasions. The goodwill of everyone showing the great spirit and cow from Emma Greenslade and bred 2. Gribble. Beechgroves Elinor 20, by friendship that exists amongst the Guernsey showing family. by Ian Crouch. The Reserve Champion Laredo. I would like to thank everyone for the card and kindness shown me was also bred by Ian and she was Blac - 3. Moody. Latifa Whinwhistle Mary all day. Chris Watson knor Cracker Weston Duchess a third 4. Hinton Farm. Hinton Marksman calver owned now by Abi Marshall Margaret. and Les Rockett. Hon. Mention went Pair. Sponsored by QMP. Editor – Our thanks go to the Our sponsors, Cornish to Greensfield Tiller Star Pippin from 1. Hinton Farm. following:- Mutual, Chew Moos, UK Sire Services, QMP, Crediton Milling the Greenslade Family. Specials The Bath and West Society Company, GLW Feeds, Briddlesford Heifer born between 1st Jan and 31st Best Heifer in class 38 for once again facilitating our 3rd Lodge Farm, Lt Col HC Watson, the March 2016. The S.W.G.C.B.A Cup national show and creating an ideal Devon and Cornwall Clubs for their 1. Moody. Latifa Andante Mary 2. Gilbert Loder, Hinton Margaret 9. environment for our national show. 2. Phillips. Burleaze Vampire Poppy. Best Heifer in class 39 continued support and generosity. We 3. Blanch. Highway Legacy Ripple, by The M.O. Eddy Memorial Cup Our stewards Colin Gleed also thank QMP for their generous Briddlesford B Henry. Hinton Farms. Hinton Sandra 9. and Lesley Durbin for their stirling sponsorship towards the new 4. Hinton Farm. Hinton Polly 80, by Peter Down Points Cup work in the Ring. showing shirts for FGB members. Gotcha. Hinton Farm. The competitors in both the Heifer in Calf. cattle classes and the Future Golden 1. Loder. Hinton Margaret 9, by Breeders in the calf classes the Gotcha. previous Tuesday evening, for giving 2. Moody. Latifa Andante Mary 2. of their time and talent. Didn’t they 3. Hinton Farm. Hinton Harriet by look smart in their new uniform. Hinton Assassin. 4. Hooper. Brymor Meadowsweet 90, Chew Moos and the Parfitt by Mint Phonze. family for enticing young and old 5. Adams. Wiltown Nancy, by Hinton around the Society Stand with their Assassin. mouth watering ice cream. 6. Rockett & Marshall. Autumn Gold Trish, by Legend. James Bartlett and family for Heifer in Milk. once again orchestrating the 1. Hinton Farm. Hinton Sandra 9, by hospitality that has so much become a Navajo. feature of the national show and this Junior Cow in Milk. year, included an impromptu 1. Greenslade. Greensfield Tiller Star. birthday celebration for Chris Watson Pippin. on his 80th birthday. 2. Norman. Lucky Cow Lavender, by F Thank you to one and all, the W Dynamic. National Show would not happen 3. Blanche. Highway Legacy Brownie, without you, I look forward to seeing by Andante. you all in the Showering Pavilion next 4. Hinton Farm. Bourton Starlight 11, year. by Norman. Investing in processing to help secure dairying pretty quickly. We’ve been taking matic cell count of less than 200,000 make the most of grazing because it this route for six years now and cells/ml. “We’re aiming for a level all tends to dry up come July, Far mer Focus future for Isle of Wight-based Guernsey herd progress has been rapid. We’ve been supply of milk throughout the which is when we start buffer Bottling to bolste r business’ futur e © Cow Management using A2A2 sires on A2A2 females year, particularly now we’re plan - feeding. Cows stay out until Oc - and most our herd is now A2A2 – ning to process most our milk,” says tober or November, depending just a few of the older girls are A1. Paul. on ground conditions and the That said, we are now in a position FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS weather. Three cuts of grass silage where we can say that we produce He manages the herd with help are taken each year, from the unit’s A2A2 milk and our poly bottles are from his mother and father – Judi 89 hectares, which are predominantly labelled as such.” and Richard. Paul’s wife Christine down to permanent pasture. runs the café and his sister Louise Paul also grows 18 hectares of manages the farm shop. “The shop is forage maize, although he plans an important outlet for our milk and to split this and grow nine dairy produce and around 50,000 hectares of maize and nine people visit us each year.” In - hectares of wheat for whole crop - One Isle of Wight-based dairy deed, Paul says that all the different ping this year. business is working hard to add aspects of the business are crucial to VEAL CALVES value to its milk in a bid to its survival: “The shop and café All bull calves from the herd as mitigate the on-going volatility wouldn’t exist without the farm and reared on farm for veal, which is sold faced by all UK producers. I think the dairy herd would strug - through the farm shop and restau - Paul. “We felt that moving into Rachael Porter visited to find out gle without the shop and the café. rant. “And we sell one or two breed - bottling milk on a larger scale more. “They add value to our milk, raise ing bulls each year too.” As well as was more economically viable. our profile and bring in an essential the family, the business employs two It’s a hive of activity when you And we’ve also started to make stream of additional income.” part-time staff: “There are always drive into the yard at Briddlesford cheese – a Haloumi-type and a Ched - The herd is managed on a con - two people working on the farm at Lodge Farm, near Wootton Com - dar – as well as cream and butter. mon, on the Isle of Wight. Not “About half the milk we process Adding value: bull calves from the herd are reared, on farm, for veal least due to the building work to will be liquid and the other half will add the finishing touches to the be cheese, butter and cream. It’s new bottling and processing plant, about adding value and expanding LOCAL MARKETS that’s been under construction for our capacity to do that. The new Milk from the herd is sold direct the past 12 months. bottling facilities have been in the Popular destination: the farm shop and to shops and cafés on the island, “We’re almost there – we’re just pipeline for a while. So it’s exciting café attract 50,000 visitors each year as well as the Co-op supermarket. waiting for the filling line,” says part - to finally have them up and run - “Eventually we want to be process - ner in the farming business Paul ning. We want to process more of There’s a small ‘museum’ on the ing 100% of our milk on farm – that’s Griffin, who’s charged with run - our own milk, rather than selling it to farm yard that visitors can explore our target. There are a few hurdles to ning the dairy herd and on-farm a buyer.” for free, which comprises old farm jump, but I’d like to think we’ll be processing at the unit. “We Most of the milk produced by the implements and machinery, some doing that in a year. We could even should be bottling milk in the island’s 10 dairy herds is bought old photographs of Paul’s ances - supply milk to customers off the new factory by May – or at least by Arla and Medina and is destined tors, as well as some of the founding island – there’s nothing to stop us. I that’s the plan.” for supermarket shelves on the Guernsey cows. “We’re keeping up a think ‘Isle of Wight’ milk has a mar - He’s the fourth generation of his mainland. “And that leaves pro - tradition with the Guernseys, but the ket both here on the island and off it. ventional TMR-based system, with any one time,” says Paul. family to run the 140-cow Guernsey ducers wide open to market fluctu - breed also suits our farm and sys - I think it could ‘stand up’ any - cows housed during the winter and More staff could be on the cards, herd, plus 70 followers, at the unit. ations,” says Paul. “We hope to tem,” says Paul, adding that the where.” out at grass from early spring. once the new processing plant its Cow numbers have been increasing mitigate some of that and to also breed has a placid temperament and Paul says that he’s lucky in “We like to produce as much milk up and running: “And we’re also slowly from 70 cows back in the add some extra value to our milk.” they’re easy to work with. Guernsey some respects. “Inputs that need from grass as possible, but run looking at continuing to expand 1990s, after a new cow house was Indeed, the processing plant milk certainly lends itself to process - to be imported to the island, such them on a fairly high input system. cow numbers – we have the space to built to facilitate expansion. And will ‘buy’ milk from the herd at ing – particularly cream and as feed and fertiliser, can be more ex - Guernseys can be slightly more do that. that’s not been the only investment. around 35ppl – considerably more cheese. And Gold Top milk, of pensive for IOW producers, com - difficult to get in calf compared “But, for now, our focus is The old cow house has been trans - than the price currently paid for course. “It’s also A2 milk, which is pared to those on the mainland. to other breeds and it’s essential on the processing side – getting that formed into a café and, opposite that, milk taken by Paul’s current buyer. another string to our marketing But the island also gives us a niche – to minimise the negative energy new plant up and running and another barn has been converted “But it’s not just about the price – bow.” the milk we produce here is IOW balance that follows calving and firm ing up our place in the market. into a farm shop, selling Briddles - it’s also about taking back control Paul says that it’s particularly milk.” avoid fluctuations in body condi - We may also look at adding other ford Farm Dairy’s milk, clotted and adding a bit of stability to the easy to select A2 sires to use on his Cows calve all year round, but tion score throughout their lacta - dairy prod ucts, such as ice cream, to cream and cheese. business.” herd because the A2 gene is preva - lent in the Guernsey breed. And he there are larger summer and autumn tion.” our range in the future. Guernsey ADDING VALUE A2 MILK tests all his heifers for the gene. blocks. Average yield for the NMR- Turn out is typically in late milk makes superb ice cream. Then “We’re now taking on-farm pro - The herd at Wootton Com - “We’ve been able to breed recorded herd is 7,000 litres at 5.0% March or early April: “As early as we’ll take a step back and look at the cessing to the next level,” explains mon has always been Guernsey. for a predominantly A2 herd butterfat and 3.8% protein, with a so - possible. This is important if we’re to herd again.” 26 27 The Mundowy Herd

Growing up on a mixed farm in West Lancashire, dairy farming was something I wanted to do for as long as I can remember. The dairy herd was sold before I was born however we reared heifers and sold them freshly calved through the local auctions and by the age of ten I had set my sights on one day milking my own herd. I worked for the neighbour’s relief milking and soak - ing up all the dairy knowledge I could and after complet - ing my A levels, I decided to head down under and got myself a job on a 450 cow farm in NZ. This was a new ex - Freya Hunter with her heifer, Autumn Gold Rio perience for me, no buildings and little black Jersey x cows. It was a cold and wet spring and we were calving over 30 cows a day but I enjoyed every minute. From there I travelled over to Australia where I first came across the Guernsey breed working for Evan and Dianne Cowell of the Caronia herd in Wagga Wagga NSW. They were great cows to work with and I quickly developed a soft spot for them. After over 12 months away I returned home and completed my Ag degree before returning to NZ for another season and then moving back to the Cow - ells in 2012. In 2016 we returned home and in October of that year I got the tenancy of Breworth Fold Farm in Chorley, Lancashire, a 160 acre dairy farm. I wanted to run a block calving herd and get as much milk from grazed grass as possible, so I set about sub di - viding the fields into 4.5 acre paddocks, putting more water troughs in and improving access with tracks as well as starting to reseed. The herd is made up of 120 cows at the moment and we have enough heifers in the pipeline to take us up to 200 milkers by Feb 2019. The The type of cow Lee Hunter would prefer herd consists of mainly Jerseys with about 30 crossbreds and 15 Guernseys, which we are always trying to increase heifer Autumn Gold Rio, who is due to calve in February on. Our main purchases came from the Trewey herd and to Novak. the Oxlynch herd as well as purchasing Trewey Dollar, to For the future a new parlour is in the pipeline as well cross over some of the Jerseys, which I am registering as extra housing and to continue with paddock work. with the Guernsey Society. With the Guernseys I wanted Guernsey numbers will hopefully keep increasing as we a more traditional type, with good fertility and compo - breed the type of cow we need to suit our system. nents as well as being not too big, they have to go out and Lee Hunter graze in February and we are in a fairly high rainfall area From the Editor – Lee has turned out to be an enthusi - at 550 foot above sea level. astic and knowledgeable new member and the Society is This year I have used Bourton Grumpys Claude over particularly grateful for his contact with Mike Huith of all the Guernseys and across the smaller Jerseys. My Australian Genetics Cooperative where we have recently daughter Freya who is 6 is keen to increase the numbers sold 250 straws of semen with high hopes of more sales in of Guernseys as they are her favourite, having her own the future.

29 Though there is increased interest in the breed, buying in a full herd The Golden Guernsey would be difficult reveals James. © Modern Farming “We’ve got people who want Judges Workshop 2018 Guernseys,” says James. “But there aren’t enough cows. If you just want a few you could get them but you would struggle to get a big herd. “As a breed they are very docile and the easiest breed to work with. And, they are a lot healthier than Holstein,” he confesses. HISTORY Guernsey Conference held in A WINNING FORMULA There are many theories about the Guernsey. Dr. Ted Burnside urged Nick Gosllng, Vice Chairman of history of Guernsey Cattle but its ori - breeders to unite to ensure the future the ECGS, owns an organic 350 acre gins can't be verified. It may be true of the breed. mixed arable and livestock farm and the Isigny cattle of Normandy, and This led to increased cooperation Berkeley Farm Dairy in Wiltshire. the Froment du Leon Breed from between Guernsey breeders across The family-run farm has a herd of Brittany are relatives and that cows the world to develop a dairy breed 180 Guernseys which are grazed out - from Normandy were brought to the which could compete in the modern doors most of the year and enjoy The Channel Islands. In fact, the Jer - world. Launched in 2001, GGBP had deep litter beds in winter. He sup - sey, the Guernsey and the Froment (by 2010) 85 per cent of mainland plies organic milk, cream and butter du Le ó n are the only members of the Guernsey herds and all Island herds to shops and wholesalers across the Channel Island sub type of European using allocations of GGBP semen. south of England Blond cattle. James Warren is Chairman of the Nick explains; “My father chose The Guernsey cattle did, how - EGCS and, as well as other cattle, the breed back in 1947 to sell the milk Have you stood beside a Show Ring watching the Dairy Judging progress locally. It was hugely popular be - ever, develop into a distinctive type runs 110 Guernsey on his 550 acre and thought “ I could do that! ” – well here is your chance to fulfil a dream. and finally in 1700 the Guernsey was farm, Tredinney Farm near Lands cause of its cream and did really recorded as a separate breed. In 1789, End where his family have farmed well. The milk fell out of favour imports of foreign cattle onto the is - for five generations. He confirms the years ago but it is becoming more Why not come along to the EGCS Judges Workshop 2018 to be held on Wednesday 4th land were banned to ensure the pu - need to develop the breed. popular again.” April 2018 at Model Farm, Kimcote, Lutterworth, LE17 5RT by kind permission of Alan rity of the breed. “Because there are so few Nick has to import sexed semen and Rebecca Thomas and family. from America because AI companies DISTRIBUTION Guernseys,” he says, “the AI compa - nies aren’t really interested so we in the UK won’t sell in small quanti - Most Guernseys are concentrated The day which is intended to encourage new judges to join the existing Panel of Judges need to push breeding to improve ties and Nick wants to ensure he is in the South West, particularly Corn - and to enable existing Judges to keep up to date with the requirements of the modern the breed keeping the good traits. breeding heifers. wall, but there are other herds across Guernsey cow, will also include a herd visit of the 130 acre Council holding with its 250 “We are breeding the positive ge - “We have bred our own in the the UK with 4000 pedigree cows on netics so the modern Guernsey is past from our own bull, but we want head of cattle, mainly Holstein but incorporating, at present, between 30 -40 head of the mainland and a 1000 pure-bred now bigger and we have improved to only breed heifers so we need to Kimcote Guernseys. To add a touch of Spring also see the flock of Charolais sheep. cows in ‘commercial’ herds. production. Fertility has always been use sexed semen,” he explains The English Guernsey Cattle Soci - the worst aspect of Guernseys but we Nick loves the Guernsey because There is B& B accommodation nearby so why not make a welcome break of it for a few ety (EGCS) have maintained the are improving that by choosing the the breed is easy to handle. “You Pedigree Herdbook since 1884 and days, enjoying the lush, open countryside that Leicestershire has to offer. most fertile lines. can’t get a quieter cow,” he admits. are responsible for the accuracy of “The butter fat has also increased “They have a gorgeous tempera - the pedigree system and for breed and the milk is 90 per cent A2 which ment. Bulls, when they get old, are improvement. We look forward to seeing new is a big selling point. The colour and quite mean but the cows are wonder - Guernseys are popular across the the taste is what’s important and ful.” faces wishing to join the world with cattle and semen being there has been an increased demand. However, he admits that breeding existing team of Judges and exported from the island. In the early We were selling to Dairy Crest but can be difficult. “The calves like to would remind those already on 20th century, cattle were exported to now our milk is going to Rodda’s die,” he confesses. “The calves are the Judges Panel 2017 that it the USA and Commonwealth coun - who want Channel Island milk to put not very strong and need extra atten - tries and is now established in Aus - is imperative that they attend colour in cream. tion when they are young.” tralia, Canada, New Zealand and Workshops to fine tune their “Though Guernseys are a dairy Nick’s recent win at the Soil Asso - South Africa with a significant popu - art of judging, giving reasons herd, you can eat their meat when ciation Boom Awards proves how lation in the USA. and producing a Judge’s crossed with a continental breed and popular his pure Guernsey milk is. BREED IMPROVEMENT this is rich in fat which has great The organic Guernsey whole milk he report in a very competitive In 1992 the idea of a Guernsey flavour. People are also doing their supplies to Abel & Cole was world. Global Breeding Programme (GGBP) own veal which I would like to do if I awarded Overall Winner of Best of was first put forward at the World could.” Organic Dairy Products. 30 31 HBn cow name / dam HBn/ Lact Milk FPF% P% F&L Mam FI scc GMI PLI Top 50 GMI Cows August 2017 sire name sire HBn Listed below are the Top 50 Cows with a GMI+20F of 332+ as of the August 2017 Proof Run. It is encouraging to see representatives from 20 different Prefixes in the list. Once again, by far the most prevalent Sire in the List with 19 451188 BRIddLesFoRd HeRcULes dAFFodIL 5 444536 4 128 19.0 10.9 0.22 0.12 0.3 0.7 1.4 -2 388 293 Thornton Hercules 43575 daughters from 9 different herds is Beechgroves Ezekiel. There are 3 daughters of Tredinney Yogis Prince and Thorn - ton Hercules and 2 out of Tredinney Sonics Helium and the progeny of Lang Haven Grumpy Novak are starting to 452519 HInXden GLItteR 12 450382 3 307 13.3 13.7 -0.03 0.06 0.9 0.9 4.9 -1 384 166 make an appearance. If you own cows that appear on the list, many of you will have been contacted about planned Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 matings and it would help the Society if you keep them informed of when these cows calve and the sex of the calf. 452110 BIcKFIeLd dAIsY 95 448368 3 404 14.5 13.2 -0.09 0.00 1.4 1.1 5.0 -12 383 284 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 HBn cow name / dam HBn/ Lact Milk FPF% P% F&L Mam FI scc GMI PLI 456572 BURWood GoRGeoUs 4 453044 2 245 10.3 12.3 -0.03 0.07 0.4 0.7 4.8 -9 383 264 sire name sire HBn Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 453318 tRedInneY PRInce LYnne 2 450673 2 443 23.7 22.4 0.04 0.13 0.5 0.9 1.6 -1 544 386 454087 BIcKFIeLd sUPReMA 125 451836 2 366 17.3 12.5 -0.01 0.01 1.6 1.5 3.1 -3 378 304 Tredinney Yogis Prince 43611 Hamps Valley Mays Yogi 43749 451935 tReWeY HeLIUM MARILYn 9 445388 3 170 23.6 11.9 0.27 0.11 0.5 0 7.7 2 541 275 452837 tReWeY BRUce JeRRY 2 450827 2 168 18.3 11.6 0.17 0.11 **-0.4 -5 374 370 Tredinney Sonics Helium 43498 Trewey Sheilas Bruce 43778 451573 WoodLAnds eZeKIeL FLoss 15 13895 4 420 16.2 17.1 -0.07 0.06 0.2 0.4 8.0 -15 501 358 456290 HARtLAnd VIeW RAMBo GoRGeoUs 14633 2 74 7.7 6.8 0.07 0.08 **10.3 -3 367 244 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 Hartland View Aaron Rambo 43791 451911 BIcKFIeLd PRIde 58 448246 3 524 18.5 16.2 -0.11 -0.01 0.5 0.5 9.8 -7 498 319 452152 PottsHAYes BeGonIA 16 448581 2 393 17.5 14.4 -0.03 0.03 0.9 0.6 2.4 -5 364 200 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 451189 BRIddLesFoRd HeRcULes HAReBeLL 445767 4 278 20.8 18.1 0.12 0.15 -0.2 -0.1 1.8 -8 475 345 453962 tReWeY HeLIUM JUMBo 21 448327 1 235 17.3 10.8 0.10 0.05 -0.1 -0.1 4.4 3 360 227 Thornton Hercules 43575 Tredinney Sonics Helium 43498 452013 BIcKFIeLd sHARon 17 448518 3 469 21.1 16.9 -0.03 0.03 0.6 0.7 5.3 -7 475 305 453006 KenVIn MARLon sYLVIA 8 451207 2 76 10.9 13.0 0.13 0.19 -0.2 -0.4 1.9 -3 356 232 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 Kenvin Bobos Marlon 43764 452094 BLAcKnoR cRAcKeR IceBeRG dIAnA 449575 3 516 23.6 21.9 -0.02 0.08 -0.2 -0.1 1.4 -7 473 305 450706 BIcKFIeLd JeWeL 33 447034 4 299 17.1 11.2 0.04 0.02 0.2 0.4 3.8 -11 354 210 Greensfield Icy Iceberg 43679 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 451564 tRedInneY AARons FLo 6 443058 3 293 25.1 16.9 0.18 0.13 0.7 1 -1.7 -6 449 331 453171 oXLYncH FRUHLInG 56 443273 2 61 16.4 5.5 0.24 0.06 -0.1 -0.8 6.9 -8 354 158 Sniders Option Aaron 604670 Meadow Court Ellys Eric 20085003 451801 tReWeY eZeKIeL JAcKIe 47 447114 3 291 14.1 14.7 0.00 0.09 -0.4 -0.2 6.6 -15 437 300 451367 GReensFIeLd IceBeRG dReAMeR 446277 4 524 19.3 17.3 -0.10 0.01 -0.05 -0.55 3.1 7 352 213 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 Greensfield Icy Iceberg 43679 452749 BLAcKnoR cRAcKeR HeRcULes PAnsY 14425 3 134 10.2 8.7 0.06 0.08 **11.2 -2 421 278 453919 HInXden eLIZABetH 11 450383 3 406 15.6 12.0 -0.07 -0.02 0.5 0.0 6.2 -8 352 203 Thornton Hercules 43575 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 453146 tRedInneY PRInce MAUd 4 450534 3 111 13.6 12.6 0.14 0.16 -0.1 -0.4 4.1 1 421 286 452223 BRIddLesFoRd eZeKIeLs BLUeBeLL 2 447829 3 490 18.6 15.2 -0.09 -0.01 0.6 0.7 2.0 -16 350 199 Trediney Yogis Prince 43611 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 453467 KIMcote cRIsP 2 14865 2 208 8.9 6.6 -0.02 0.00 -0.2 0.1 14.3 -6 418 316 453918 HInXden eVAdne 8 446791 3 327 7.2 14.3 -0.15 0.06 **4.6 -17 347 230 Les Jaonnets Caras Conqueror 20055012 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 452038 BLAcKnoR cRAcKeR LUcKY dUMAs 14596 2 -28 5.8 5.8 0.13 0.12 **12.7 1 415 261 454222 BeecHGRoVes noVAK cHIQUItItA 450921 2 97 11.2 6.0 0.11 0.05 1.1 1.8 5.2 -8 347 308 Blacknor Cracker Lucky King 43621 Lang Haven Grumpy Novak 68042542 452572 FAIRFIeLd eRIcs JessIcA 14794 2 73 6.7 3.2 0.05 0.01 0.4 -0.3 15.8 -7 412 240 454670 BIcKFIeLd JAYne 20 447948 1 341 15.8 13.8 -0.01 0.05 -1.3 -0.4 3.8 -8 346 186 Meadow Court Ellys Eric 20085003 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 452505 BIcKFIeLd MARY 34 445433 3 367 12.5 14.5 -0.09 0.04 0.4 1.2 5.8 -5 409 267 450942 BeecHGRoVes eVItA 5 435803 5 151 9.6 9.2 0.04 0.08 1.5 1.4 4.0 -9 345 297 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 455632 HInXden eZeKIeL FLAtteR 446752 4 171 10.3 10.9 0.03 0.09 **7.5 -8 409 244 448377 seVeRn enHAnceRs RoseBUd 441242 7 137 11.8 9.5 0.09 0.09 **6.9 -4 344 197 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 Blackwater Enhancer Al 603307 451203 KenVIn GHenGIs BLAncHe 12 14388 3 342 11.5 14.1 -0.09 0.05 0.5 0.7 1.4 -4 406 282 450419 tRedInneY PRInce AFteR eIGHt 2 436633 5 123 11.3 10.9 0.09 0.12 0.5 0.6 2.7 1 344 276 Kenvin Sallys Ghengis 43676 Tredinney Yogis Prince 43611 452222 BRIddLesFoRd eZeKIeLs BLUeBeLL 445764 2 643 22.5 20.1 -0.14 -0.01 1.6 0 1.7 -5 403 269 454135 cARne cHUn 448771 2 107 14.1 7.6 0.15 0.07 1.3 2.3 1.7 -3 343 306 Beechgoves Ezekiel 43671 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43740 447046 tReWeY PoPPY 15 433078 6 198 13.7 18.2 0.07 0.20 -1.0 -1.6 2.2 10 397 159 452249 BIcKFIeLd AnGeLA 59 445665 3 -37 5.6 6.4 0.13 0.14 -0.2 0.5 6.6 -10 342 184 Spring Walk Icy Iceberg 68001358 Beechgroves Ezekiel 43671 452460 cARne coAt 2 449454 3 374 19.4 15.4 0.02 0.06 0.9 -0.2 3.1 3 397 312 453768 oXLYncH sUPReMA 12 440205 2 114 15.3 6.4 0.17 0.05 1.0 1.2 4.2 5 342 273 Carne Taste of the West 43794 Beechgroves Ezra 43740 454677 HIGHWAY LeGAcY LAMBIe 454675 1 -4 14.8 3.6 0.27 0.07 **7.3 -3 396 231 452297 KenVIn AARon PRIncess 62 447249 3 136 17.8 12.0 0.19 0.13 0.5 1.3 -2.7 -5 333 277 Beechgroves Ezra 43740 Sniders Option Aaron 604670 450517 tRedInneY YoGIs BUntY 8 444947 5 386 15.1 14.2 -0.06 0.03 0.9 0.9 4.8 -3 395 269 453354 ABeR noRMAn nIA 7 451412 1 531 26.8 21.2 0.02 0.07 -0.1 -1.0 -3.4 22 333 129 Edgwater Yogibear Meadows Yogibear ET 604917 Skeel Norman 43746 452768 KIMcote MAYQUeen 2 14829 3 242 7.8 4.5 -0.07 -0.06 **16.3 * 394 212 454457 KIMcote RoYAL oAK JUne 2 14923 1 92 6.4 3.5 0.03 0.01 0.4 -0.6 12.8 * 332 106 Kimcote Ranger 43771 Jensgold Royal Oak 43549 32 33 All Breeds All Britain Calf Show 2017 Calf born between 1.12.16 and 28.2.17. 1.Limond Family. Vanda Lillian by Hercules by Kim Sales and Judge Iwan Thomas 2. Michael Dawes. Edgehill Latimer Meadowsweet. What a wonderful display of Calves and Showmanship we My third class, the autumn calf, saw a strong class of saw at the ABAB this year. There were Quality calves heifers forward with once again quality right down the line, throughout the classes and the standard of Showmanship was but I found myself an easy winner in Avalon Fernando outstanding. Our young members were a credit to their par - Linda, a calf that had superb style and presence, it was this ents and the Breed. Well done to all those who took part and style and her overall correctness, especially her openness of thank you to all Exhibitors for facilitating their inclusion in rear rib, rump structure and tremendous locomotion, that the weekend activities. Interestingly, all the calves forward gave her the advantage over the second, Kimcote Bruce were home bred this year. Also, a big thank you to Caroline Diesel 5, she in turn, edged out the third placed, Kimcote Huins and Laura Barnes our FGB co-ordinators, for steward - My Dear June for her extra height and strength of front end, ing the classes so smoothly. length and depth of body, whilst 3rd took the advantage In the Showmanship Classes, the handlers took part in the over 4th, for her depth of rib and bone quality. Avalon Fernando Linda Coloured Breed section and noteable performances came from Calf born between 1.9.16 and 30.11.16. Avalon Fernando Indus Champion calf, Charlotte Limond who was 5th in her class and her sister, 1. Sales & Barnes. Avalon Fernando Linda. Hon Mention Heather, who topped a class of 18! 2. Alan Thomas. Kimcote Bruce Diesel 5. The top placed Guernsey Handlers in each class then went 3. Alan Thomas. Kimcote My Dear June 3. on to compete in the Guernsey Showmanship Championship. 4. Michael Dawes. Edgehill Pistoll Graceful. Champion was Heather Limond, Reserve was Charlotte The summer calves saw a fantastic showing of 8 calves, Limond and George Thomas was Hon. Mention. with once again quality right down the line, and I found the L-R. Charlotte, Heather and George. pair at the top hard to split, but my eventual winner was There were 21 calves forward. Judging the Calf classes was Greensfield Flying Diana, who took the advantage for her Iwan Thomas who was particularly impressed with the qual - added width of chest, openness of rib and locomotion over ity of animals on show and found his Champion in Avalon the close place second, Avalon Fernando Indus, who in Fernando Linda from Sales and Barnes. In Reserve was turn, edged out the third placed calf, Kimcote Conquest Va - Greensfield Flying Diana from Emma Greenslade. Hon Men - lerie for her style, width of chest, overall length of frame tion was awarded to Avalon Fernando Indus also from Sales and correctness of the rump. Third taking the advantage and Barnes. over 4th for her stretch and length of neck. Championship line up with Judge Iwan Thomas and EGCS Calf born between 1.5.16 to 31.8.16. President Andrew Payling. 1. Emma Greenslade. Greensfield Flying Diana by Lon. It was particularly pleasing to see the new Breed Uniform 2. Sales & Barnes. Avalon Fernando Indus. on show by all the young handlers and how smart they all 3. Alan Thomas. Kimote Conquest Valerie. looked in the ring. 4. M & C Greenslade. Greensfield Baileys MK Francine. Here are the results in full. 5. Alan Thomas. Kimcote My Dear Fresco. The first class of the day saw the Junior calves represented 6. Abi Marshall. Autumn Gold Trish by Legend. by 3 great examples of the breed, with the eventual winner 7. Michael Dawes. Edgehill Pistolls Holly. being Edgehill Leopold Violet, 2nd going to Highway Legacy 8. Michael Dawes. Edgehill Gotcha Violet. Andrews Dot2Doris and 3rd to Edgehill Latimer Violet. My In the mature calves, I found another tremendous class, winner oozed breed character through the front end and although a mixture of types, I found a pair of calves that fit gained the advantage over the very close 2nd for her added the type I was looking for at the top, calves that had balance strength of crops and spine, slightly more correct rump struc - of dairyness and structural correctness, I eventually pulled ture and superior locomotion, second over third taking ad - in Highway Legacy Ripple at the top of the line, a calf I pre - vantage of her greater scale and width throughout, especially ferred for her overall balance, strength of spine and width through the rump, whilst also having a phenomenal depth of rump over the second placed, Greensfield Andante Pick - and openness of rib. The third placed calf was the youngest in les, who followed so closely in type to my leader taking the the class, who I admired for her breed character and depth of advantage over Latifa Andante Mary 2 in third for her more rib for her age. feminine head, cleaner brisket and flatter quality of bone Calf born on or after 1st March 2017. than my third, who in turn took the advantage over the 4th 1. Michael Dawes. Edgehill Leopold Violet. place for her strength of spine and locomotion. 2. Georgie Sweet. Highway Legacy Andrews Dot2Doris. Calf born between 1.1.16 and 30.4.16. 3. Michael Dawes. Edgehill Latimer Violet. 1. Georgie Sweet. Highway Legacy Ripple by B. Bluebells In the winter calf class, I was presented with 2 very differ - Henry. ent calves, In making my decision, I went with Vanda Lillian 2. M & C Greenslade. Greensfield Andante Pickles. in first place taking the edge over my second Edgehill Latimer 3. C & M Moody. Latifa Andantes Mary 2. Meadowsweet for her added width of chest, her better topline 4. Alan Thomas. Kimcote Lon Pride 6. and correctness of rump, over a super dairy calf that pos - 5. Robert Page. Blanches Levi Lily. sessed beautiful bone quality and tremendous skin texture. 6. Dean Family. Hoppickers Levi’s Mollie.

34 35 Then came the climax of the days judging, and it was so pleasing to see such a great line up of calves that were so uniform in the championship line up of 10, and credit has to go to all the exhibitors for this, for turning out such and exceptional show of calves. My champion though, had to be a calf that ticked all the boxes I was looking for, breed character, femininity, style, a strong top line and rump and tremendous legs and feet. In ticking theses boxes, I went with a calf that had caught my eye earlier in the day and set a benchmark, with my Reserve and Hon Mention following the same stamp of calf as my cham - pion. Congratulations to the Sales and Barnes Partnership HHelpingelpingng youyou mamakemakakkee infinformedformedormormed decisions with their Champion, Avalon Fernando Linda and Hon Mention, Avalon Fernando Indus, and Emma Greenslade Greensfield Flying Diana on taking Reserve with Greenfield Flying Diana. Reserve Champion It was an honour to be invited to judge the Guernsey Classes at the calf show, an experience I thoroughly en - joyed, with the young breeders so enthusiastic about the Breed. forforr YYourour HHerdererd CIS o ero ererer a rrangeange of servicesservicess fforor dairdairyy farfarmersmmersers prprovidingoviding dadatata ttoo make informedinfforormmeded decisions aboutabout curcurrentcurrent and futurfuturfuturee herherdd perperformance.fforormancmance.

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CallCall us forfor a CIS IInformationnfformaormationon PPackack 01923 695319 36 www.thecis.co.ukwww.thecis..cco.uk | [email protected]@theciso@[email protected] the show for the two Report on the World Dairy Expo 2017 previous years. by James Warren Senior Champion and overall Grand At the end of September I went on had 24 forward and was won by Champion went to the a family holiday to Canada and Nicleys HP GG Cordell Anne-ETV 4 year old Springhill U.S.A. and tied this in with going to who was sired by Ripley Farms Mentor Jazzy ET the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Aaron Cordell, who went on to being shown by Chris Lang Wisconsin. It is a six day show of the Champion Junior Guernsey. The of Springhill, who dairy cattle with different breeds Reserve Junior Champion came from The Four Year Old Class line up. judged the Guernsey being shown each day. Mum and the seventh class Fall Yearling Heifer A tremendous class of cows from top to bottom. classes at the NEC in myself were there on Thursday 5 th and was Gr-Dix Lee Royce Starskit - Adams Creek Ap Bianca Headed by Springhill Mentor Jazzy. July 2015, with the 6 October when the Guernsey heifers tles sired by Villa Crest Royce owned Intermediate Champion year old class winner taking reserve The standard of cattle on show were being shown in the afternoon by the Chupp family. Premier with the first class being Four Year and honourable mention went to the was fantastic and each animal was and the next morning commencing at breeder and exhibitor went to Lan - Old Cow. This was the best class of Springhill Mentor Jazzy heifer in milk Adam’s Creek AP turned out immaculately. When see - 7.30 a.m. the in-milk classes started. den Knapp of Knapps Guernseys Guernsey cows I have ever seen and Senior and Grand Champion Bianca. ing them in the lines the day before I It was a great experience and for me who had a tremendous team of cattle had 13 forward with quality from top thought to myself that I (a cow geek) I could have spent the at the show and premier sire was to bottom and even the last placed would have probably left whole week there. There were over Springhill J Lone Star. cow could be a class winner at many some of them at home, but by 200 Guernseys at the show with the On the Friday morning commenc - shows that I have seen. The winner the time they entered the ring biggest class having 24 forward. ing at 7.30 with their National An - was Springhill Mentor Jazzy ET who There were two judges, a senior them the intermediate section began. is a maternal sister to Springhill Jack - every quarter was balanced judge and a junior and they worked The first class entered was the year - pot and Judgement. She is an awe - and I did not see any cow of together. Each animal was turned out ling heifer in-milk from the age of 1 st some dairy cow with a perfect udder any breed running it’s milk. immaculately and I did not see any September 2015 to 31 st December and as good a Guernsey cow I have What did surprise me was animal misbehaving for the whole 2015 through to the Senior Three ever seen and when walking through that there did not seem to be a show of any breed. Year old cow from 1 st September to the cattle lines the evening before I particular uniform with white Each breed has a sale although 28 th February 2014. Landen Knapp thought she would be the one to trousers and a variety of the sale animals do not have to be en - did extremely well again having ani - beat, she is a big cow but is very well coloured shirts. tered in the show. mals in five of the six classes and balanced. After the showing was the The Heifer show (junior) was split winning three firsts, two seconds and The classes for the five year old Guernsey sale where there into 7 classes, with animals born three thirds but the Champion Inter - and finally six years and older fol - were about thirty lots for sale from 31 st May 2017 to 30 th November mediate went to Adam’s Creek Ap lowed. The six years and older was of heifers and embryos. The 2015, with each class having a 3 Bianca by Indian Acres American another good class and winning this top price was $9100 for the month age range. Pie, owned and bred by Alyssa Nut - was Lantz Farm Preppy Indy another Champion Junior heifer The first class Spring Heifer Calf tleman. This was a beautiful heifer beautiful cow with tremendous Nicley’s HP GG Cordell Anne 1/3/17 – 31/5/17 had 21 forward and although not the biggest had a strength and dairyness and good and this was the first time that and was won by Landen Knapp with fantastic udder and was tremen - udder. Third in this class was Flam - a champion heifer had been a daughter of the legendary Knapps dously balanced, an easy winner in beau Manor RO Lauren EX 95 (dam put up for sale. The top em - Regis Tambourine. my opinion of Ladys Man) who had been the bryos was an open flush of The third class Fall Heifer Calf The last section was the Seniors Supreme Guernsey Champion of * five embryos out of the grand champion cow Springhill BOOM Award Mentor Jazzy and made $1550 each. Congratulations to Nick, Christine Stand out memories for me and Edward Gosling of Berkeley were descendants of the Farm Dairy for their success with Knapps ‘T’ family with 25 en - Abel and Cole in The Soil Associa - tered in the show and I was tion’s BOOM Awards earlier in 2017, told that Knapps Ace Tamera winning the overall award in the has 98 offspring from calves Dairy category. Harriet Atkinson, up to cows with 20 being Dairy and Delicatessen Buyer for scored as EX cows so far. Sires Abel and Cole, said “Berkeley Farm’s that stood out were Springhill Guernsey milk has always been a J Lone Star, Jens Gold Aaron hero product for us and its popularity Copper, Indian Acres Pies, In - is growing year on year which is just dian Acres American Pie and testament to the hard work of every - Lang Haven Grumpy Novak. one at Berkeley Farm.” The cows were of a bigger Nick Gosling pictured with his Artis girls stature than those in the UK but at Berkeley Farm near Swindon. continued page 46 38 453885 TREWEY BRUCE ZELA 17 11 / 09 / 13 H 86 87 85 Heifers classified (VG) between 1/11/16 and 31/10/17 TREWEY SHIELAS BRUCE 14 / 07 / 17 During the period 1st November 2016 to 31st October 2017, 56 heifers classified VG from 20 herds. The largest 455241 BRYMOR WESTWARD 50 09 / 12 / 14 H 86 88 85 contributors were Trewey with 10, Bickfield with 6, and Tredinney and Eavesford, with 5 each. They were sired by 29 DAIRYMAN MINT PHONZE 07 / 08 / 17 different bulls, with the most successful being, Phonze, with 6, Bruce and V I P,with 5, and Assault, with 4. 454566 CARNE DUMPER 08 / 12 / 13 H 85 85 85 LES JAONNETS CARAS AMIR 10 / 11 / 16 HBN Prefix/ Animal Name Date of Birth/ F S Legs/ MS Sire Inspection Feet 455642 HINXDEN ALSTAR TRISTINE 16 / 02 /14 H 85 85 85 ABIQUA ACRES ALSTAR V I P 23 / 11 / 16 453886 TREWEY BRUCE PLUM CRAZY 23 12/ 09 / 13 H 88 87 88 TREWEY SHIELAS BRUCE 14 / 07 /17 454585 KELSMOR DAFFODIL 181 23 / 03 / 14 H 85 85 85 DAIRYMAN MINT PHONZE 09 / 11 / 16 454560 TREWARNEVAS THORN LINNETTE 03 / 02 / 14 H 87 87 86 TREWARNEVAS THORN 03 / 11 / 16 454390 TREWEY H B PLUM CRAZY 25 12 / 01 / 14 H 85 86 85 HARTLAND VIEW HAREBELL BLUE 09 / 11 / 16 455371 TREDINNEY CANDYMAN AMBER 3 10 / 07 / 14 H 87 87 87 TREDINNEY CONQUERORS CANDYMAN 19 / 07 / 17 454817 WOODLANDS ANDANTE NATALIE 31 30 / 06 / 14 H 85 86 85 TREDINNEY YOGIS ANDANTE 16 / 11 / 16 454947 BICKFIELD PHYLLIS 28 03 / 09 / 14 H87 87 87 SPRINGHILL JUDGEMENT 22 / 09 / 17 454713 ABER PHONZE DANCER 11 21 / 05 / 14 H 85 85 85 DAIRYMAN MINT PHONZE 10 / 01 / 17 455407 KIMCOTE LEGEND FRAGRANT 4 03 / 03 / 15 H 87 85 88 COULEE CREST GRUMPY LEGEND 02 / 10 / 17 455296 BEECHGROVES ASSAULT EVITA 20 / 11 / 14 H 85 86 87 SNIDERS GRUMPY ASSAULT 06 / 02 / 17 453577 BLACKNOR CRACKER DYNAMIC LAVENDER 15 / 06 / 13 H86 87 86 FOUR WINDS DYNAMIC 03 / 11 / 16 455003 EAVESFORD ASSAULT PANSY 28 / 08 / 14 H 85 85 85 SNIDERS GRUMPY ASSAULT 08 / 03 / 17 455036 CARNE LIGHT 01 / 08 / 14 H 86 85 86 TREDINNEY PRINCES LION KING 10 / 11 / 16 455251 EAVESFORD V I P LADY 21 / 07 / 14 H85 85 85 ABIQUA ACRES ALSTAR V I P 08 / 03 / 17 454444 HINXDEN STRAWBERRY 5 02 / 12 / 13 H 86 85 85 FARIA FARMS SELECT NACHO 23 / 11 / 16 454804 KIMCOTE OAK CLAIRE 05 / 07 / 14 H 85 86 85 BOSKENNA JUNES ROYAL OAK 21 / 03 / 17 454584 KELSMOR DAFFODIL 180 19 / 03 / 14 H 86 88 85 DAIRYMAN MINT PHONZE 09 / 11 / 16 454540 GREENSFIELD GRUMPY SUDLEY 18 / 12 / 13 H 85 85 85 GOLDEN J RONALD GRUMPY 05 / 04 / 17 454583 KELSMOR MEADOWSWEET 571 17 / 03 / 14 H 86 87 85 DAIRYMAN MINT PHONZE 09 / 11 / 16 455148 SKEEL VERONICA 19 10 / 09 / 14 H 85 85 85 DAIRYMAN MINT PHONZE 07 / 04 / 17 454893 TREWEY AMIR SHIELA 35 15 / 08 / 14 H 86 85 85 LES JAONNETS CARAS AMIR 09 / 11 / 16 454503 BOURTON FIONA 14 06 / 03 / 14 H85 85 85 BOURTON ERICS HARRY 11 / 05 / 17 453757 TREWEY BRUCE YORKIE 13 11 / 08 / 13 H 86 86 86 TREWEY SHIELAS BRUCE 09 / 11 / 16 455987 ARTIS MELANIE 80 01 / 12 / 14 H 85 85 85 ABIQUA ACRES ALSTAR V I P 30 / 05 / 17 454014 TREWEY H B ROSIE 15 12 / 10 / 13 H 86 87 87 HARTLAND VIEW HAREBELL BLUE 09 / 11 / 16 455262 BRYMOR AMANDA 17 31 / 12 / 14 H 85 86 85 ROSEWOOD GRANDEES ALSTAR 13 / 07 /17 454162 TREWEY H B ZELA 18 07 / 11 / 13 H 86 86 86 HARTLAND VIEW HAREBELL BLUE 09 / 11 / 16 455280 TREWARNEVAS P ANNIE 21 / 11 / 14 H 85 86 85 ABIQUA ACRES ALSTAR V I P 13 / 07 / 17 453892 TREWEY LYNNDELL EDNA 11 15 / 09 / 13 H 86 87 85 FLAMBEAU MANOR Y B LYNNDELL 09 / 11 / 16 455849 BEECHGROVES ESSPRESSO CLEMMIE 03 / 08 / 15 H 85 85 86 BEECHGROVES ELINORS ESSPRESSO 24 / 07 /17 453161 TREDINNEY CONQUEROR BUNTY 10 14 / 01 / 13 H 86 86 85 LES JAONNETS CARAS CONQUEROR 10 / 01 / 17 455765 BEECHGROVES ESSPRESSO COUNTESS 25 / 07 / 15 H 85 86 85 BEECHGROVES ELINORS ESSPRESSO 24 / 07 / 17 455360 TREDINNEY IVAN ECLIPSE 26 06 / 02 / 14 H 86 86 86 LES JAONNETS IRIS IVAN 10 / 01 / 17 455139 KELSMOR MEADOWSWEET 584 27 / 09 / 14 H 85 85 85 SNIDERS GRUMPY ASSAULT 13 / 07 / 17 454899 BEECHGROVES SAMUEL ALANIS 26 / 07 / 14 H 86 88 85 BEECHGROVES SAMUEL 06 / 02 / 17 455377 TREDINNEY CANDYMAN ANNE 23 27 / 10 / 14 H 85 85 85 TREDINNEY CONQUERORS CANDYMAN 19 / 07 / 17 454794 BICKFIELD DAPHNE 2 15 / 07 / 14 H 86 85 86 TREDINNEY PRINCES LION KING 23 / 02 / 17 454890 TREWEY BRUCE CHERRY 12 14 / 08 / 14 H 85 86 85 TREWEY SHIELAS BRUCE 14 / 07 / 17 454974 ABER JUPITER BELL 2 12 / 09 / 14 H 86 88 85 ABER JUPITER 24 / 02 / 17 453890 TREWEY BRUCE ROSIE 14 16 / 09 / 13 H 85 85 85 TREWEY SHIELAS BRUCE 14 / 07 / 17 454578 BRIDDLESFORD ANDANTE LILY 17 / 03 /14 H 86 85 86 TREDINNEY YOGIS ANDANTE 02 / 03 / 17 455568 AVALON PINTO LINDA 20 / 05 / 15 H 85 85 85 LINDRIAN PINTO 21 / 09 / 17 454510 BRIDDLESFORD ANDANTES CROCUS 25 / 02 / 14 H 86 88 85 TREDINNEY YOGIS ANDANTE 02 / 03 / 17 455092 BICKFIELD G BLANCHE 12 / 10 / 14 H 85 85 85 SNIDERS GRUMPY ASSAULT 22 / 09 / 17 454384 EAVESFORD D L COWSLIP 16 / 10 / 13 H 86 85 87 PINE RIDGE DOUBLE L 08 / 03 / 17 455321 BICKFIELD JAYNE 21 26 / 01 / 15 H 85 86 88 BICKFIELD BRIGHT SPARK 22 / 09 / 17 454624 EAVESFORD JUDGEMENT PRETTY 13 / 04 / 14 H 86 85 86 SPRINGHILL JUDGEMENT 08 / 03 / 17 455021 BICKFIELD KIARA 21 / 09 / 14 H 85 85 85 TREDINNEY PRINCES LION KING 22 / 09 / 17 454456 SKEEL ROSEBUD 117 25 / 01 / 14 H 86 85 88 TREDINNEY YOGIS PRINCE 07 / 04 / 17 455936 BICKFIELD SUPREMA 135 28 / 09 /15 H 85 86 85 BICKFIELD NOVAK GRANDSLAM 22 / 09 /17 455391 TREDINNEY HARRY ALICIA 25 15 / 02 / 15 H 86 85 87 BOURTON ERICS HARRY 19 / 07 / 17 455019 KIMCOTE LEGEND ANGEL 3 27 / 09 / 14 H 85 85 85 COULEE CREST GRUMPY LEGEND 02 / 10 / 17 40 41 TREDINNEY GUERNSEYS D.W., R.J., J.R. & S.M. 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42 Cows classified Excellent between 1/11/16 and 31/10/17 HBn/ Prefix Animal name date of Birth date of no of Final Legs/Ft Mammary sire Inspection calves score score score 92 cows have been scored as EX in the past year . Due to lack of space only those with a first time score or an im - 447288 tReWeY JUno 81 10/12/07 14/7/07 Lact 6 91 88 91 proved score are included in this list. They number 73 animals. They represent 23 different prefixes, with the most TREWEY SURPRISE coming from Trewey with 15, Bickfield and Tredinney with 9, and Beechgroves with 7. They are by 47 different sires, 442115 HInton dAPHne 10 9/5/04 8/8/17 Lact 10 91 88 91 with Aaron 5, Amir and Novak 3, producing the most, and 11 bulls featuring twice. Special mention should be made HUNNYHILL PRIME VECTIS for Bickfield Venessa 37 who scored 95 points. 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JensGoLden PRoKInG RoYAL oAK 602216 A2/A2 GoLden J oAK GRIncH 3070844 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 99 203 10.7 7.4 0.03 0.01 18.1 0.2 1.7 -4 -17.4 209 2.7 -161 68 258 9.8 7.6 -0.05 -0.01 17.4 1.0 1.4 -1 -7.1 20 * 2.1 * -8 pictured July 2015 Bourton Grumpy claude eLJo MAGIc GLennIs 3034184 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI GoLden J RonALd GRUMPY 604960 A2/A2 32 113 0.2 3.6 -0.09 0.00 3.8 -0.1 -0.1 0 -3.0 -44 * -29 Rel Milk F P F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 2/6 5331 305 4.79 255 3.70 197 114 94 107 6.3 5.0 0.03 0.02 11.3 0.6 2.0 -5 0.1 172 0.2 0.3 -0.2 242 semen available £7.70 per straw BoURton cLoVeR 24 445610 eX90 dM cMe (£6.70 Levy paying members) Rel Milk F P F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI regardless of size of order tRotAcRe LoRAL tILLeR 603341 A2/A2 73 21 11.6 7.9 0.19 0.13 19.5 1.8 1.8 3 3.0 375 0.7 1.3 2.1 329 + handling and delivery. Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 1 2/7 6100 305 5.18 316 3.73 228 121 delivery charges to Genus 82 296 8.6 7.0 -0.04 -0.03 15.6 1.2 1.0 16 -16.6 126 2.5 -256 2 3/8 6602 305 5.25 347 3.86 255 132 and other third parties at 3 4/9 7187 305 5.61 403 3.85 276 137 edGeWAteR MeAdoWs GoLIAtH YoGI 3050104 4 5/11 7747 301 5.83 451 3.77 292 128 cost. Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 5 6/11 8809 305 5.86 516 3.68 325 126 61 -81 3.8 -1.2 0.14 0.03 2.6 0.1 1.7 -6 7.9 221 * 185 edGeWAteR MeAdoWs YoGIBeAR 604917 A2/A2 1 2/1 7281 305 4.82 351 3.51 256 135 Bourton clover 42 - full sister to claude 2 3/5 6292 305 4.65 292 3.88 244 110 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 3 4/6 9485 305 4.44 421 3.71 352 142 97 106 6.0 4.8 0.02 0.02 10.8 1.4 2.7 -2 -3.0 190 1.5 1.7 2.3 111 6 7/11 11272 305 4.40 496 3.63 409 136

ARtIs PReMIeR 42044 BoURton cLoVeR 3 429230 VG86 dM GdM Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 99 -349 -11.1 -8.1 0.11 0.06 -19.2 0.3 1.0 -4 6.9 46 -1.5 112 75 -370 -3.6 -2.5 0.28 0.18 -6.1 * * -4 9.2 264 * * * 269 2 3/11 4738 305 5.43 257 3.95 187 115 BoURton cLoVeR 12745 5 7/3 5964 305 5.75 343 3.87 231 113 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 6 8/4 6281 305 5.75 361 3.93 247 110 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 7 9/9 6960 305 5.70 397 3.87 269 117 5 4241 305 4.74 201 3.57 151 97 9 12/1 6232 305 5.53 345 3.79 236 113 6 5281 305 5.21 275 3.39 179 120 10 13/4 5563 305 5.41 301 3.67 204 93 7 5215 277 4.81 251 3.44 179 119

Date issued: August 2017 tReWeY VIctoR eZeKIeL 43889 A2/A2 Born: 19 May 2015 Breeder/: J A J H Mann Rel Milk F P F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI GMI: 264 Owner Trewey Farm, Zennor 42 159 12.4 7.7 0.11 0.03 20.0 1.3 0.7 -13 3.7 264 0.7 0.9 1.6 235 Cornwall TR26 3DA tRotAcRe enHAnceR LeWIs 603342 A2A2 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI sPRInG WALK IcY IceBeRG 68001358 A2A2 79 459 12.7 12.9 -0.06 -0.02 25.6 0.4 0.0 0 -0.6 193 0.1 177 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI LAntZ FARM tILLeR IcY 3065440 95 352 13.1 14.2 -0.01 0.03 27.3 -0.5 -1.7 8 0.7 209 1.6 1.7 -0.9 -31 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 70 258 10.3 7.8 -0.04 -0.01 18.1 0.7 -0.4 13 -1.4 76 * -98

edGeWAteR MeAdoWs YoGIBeAR 604917 A2A2 BeecHGRoVes eLInoR 14 443492 eX92(2) (5YR) dM Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 97 106 6.0 4.8 0.02 0.02 10.8 1.4 2.7 -2 -3.0 190 1.5 111 75 67 13.1 6.7 0.17 0.08 19.8 1.4 2.4 -10 5.3 412 2.1 1.7 2.2 289 trewey Victor ezekiel BeecHGRoVes eLInoR 13 439880 eX92(3) (12YR) dM GdM cMe Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI BeecHGRoVes eZeKIeL 43671 75 -48 4.8 2.3 0.13 0.07 7.1 0.7 1.6 -7 5.0 259 1.6 173 Rel Milk F P F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 2/6 5331 305 4.79 255 3.70 197 114 97 384 16.6 16.7 0.02 0.05 33.3 0.8 0.9 -16 4.8 371 1.6 1.8 0.5 269 semen available tReWeY VIoLet 13 447770 eX94(4) (8YR) dM £7.70 per straw Rel Milk F P F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI (£6.70 Levy paying members) regardless of size of order JensGoLden BIonIc oPtIon 602643 71 -66 8.1 -1.4 0.20 0.01 6.7 1.8 0.4 -9 2.6 157 -0.2 -0.1 2.7 201 + handling and delivery. Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 1 2/4 5110 305 4.88 249 3.29 168 90 2 3/5 6450 289 5.06 326 3.42 220 107 delivery charges to Genus 78 139 7.2 4.6 0.02 0.00 11.8 -0.1 -0.7 6 -10.4 79 1.7 -232 and other third parties at 3 4/5 6625 305 5.26 349 3.61 239 98 cedAR FRInGed ALtAnn 3045188 4 6/0 6856 305 5.46 374 3.60 247 102 cost. Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 5 7/0 7225 305 5.46 395 3.62 261 105 74 341 12.7 6.6 -0.06 -0.08 19.3 1.3 1.4 -6 -0.2 132 * 102 6 8/3 6985 5.52 386 3.54 247 108 1 2/1 7281 305 4.82 351 3.51 256 135 snIdeRs oPtIon AARon 604670 A2A2 2 3/5 6292 305 4.65 292 3.88 244 110 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 3 4/6 9485 305 4.44 421 3.71 352 142 6 7/11 11272 305 4.40 496 3.63 409 136 97 411 23.3 13.3 0.09 0.00 36.6 1.2 1.7 -4 -12.0 368 1.2 1.3 1.6 123 tReWARneVAs FAYette JAsPeRs PRInce 42165 tReWeY VIoLet 11 433057 VG87 (7YR) Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F+P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS Stat Loco PLI 93 -337 -16.6 -10.9 0.00 0.02 -27.5 2.4 1.4 0 5.2 -68 0.5 13 72 -623 -20.1- 14.6 0.20 0.11 -34.7 1.3 -1.4 -2 6.9 -105 -2.0 -1.9 1.8 13 2 4/2 4793 277 5.34 256 3.86 185 102 tReWeY VIoLet 4 432410 VG85 (9YR) 3 5/3 5378 305 5.16 278 3.85 207 102 Rel Milk BF PT F% P% F + P F&L Mam SCC Fert GMI DS PLI 4 6/5 5249 305 5.02 264 3.82 201 93 72 -515 -27.5 -13.6 -0.05 0.06 -41.10 * * 5 8.8 -222 * -147 5 7/5 4781 288 4.91 235 3.78 181 85 2 4/7 4765 233 4.37 208 3.59 171 91 trewey Violet 13 6 8/5 5370 305 5.26 283 3.76 202 99 3 5/10 5739 305 4.56 262 3.62 208 108 7 9/5 5442 305 5.01 273 3.76 205 95 5 8/5 6334 305 4.05 256 3.57 226 110