The Second Hereford Christmas Calf Show held at Shrewsbury Livestock Market, saw more than 80 calves forward, despite the absence of a few exhibitors due to weather.
Judged by Richard Rettie,
Fellow North of England breeders, W and R Kemp and Sons, took the Grand Female Championship with their 15 month old heifer, Auckvale Beauty 832F by Auckvale Broadside.
However, when it came to the Reserve Supreme Championship, the Judge chose the Reserve Grand Male Champion, 15 month old Dendor 1 Firkin by Dendor 1 Wolfman bred and exhibited by D E, E D and A L Jones.
The Jones family also took the Championship for the Best Pair of Bull Calves and the Reserve Championship for the Best Group of Three Calves by the same sire.
The Reserve Grand Female Championship went to T G and E I Thorne, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, with their 8 month old Glenvale 1 Acorn 321 by Bosa 1 Arnold.
The Championship Sires Group was won by M J and H M Timmis, Shraden Herefords, Baschurch,
The Reserve Pair of Bull Calves were bred and exhibited by R A Bradstock and Partners, Tarrington, Herefordshire.
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