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The Dairy Shorthorn champion in the National All Breeds Show has been awarded to Nejay Erin 2 from N Madeley, this one is by Morwick Sand Ranger.Standing reserve to her was Churchroyd Bronte Wildeyes 29 from I R G Collins and Partners, with this one being an Attwell Atom daughter.

Then taking the Brown Swiss championship was Kedar TD Reia from T Lochhead and Sons, this is a Webster Ridge daughter.

Taking reserve championship honours here was Kedar Becks Alice, also from the same home and by Kedar Becks.

In the final Dairy Shorthorn class of the morning the winning cow was Nejay Erin 2, a Morwick Sand Ranger daughter from N Madeley, with Churchroyud Heather 29 in second for the Collins family, she's by Jerom.

And third spot in this class went to Daimat Duchess 3 from N Madeley, with this one being a J A Bob Jordan Red daughter, then in fourth was Rodway Jenna 2 from G A Madeley, she's by Kingsdale Libbys Rebel.

In the final Jersey class the winner was Braymeadow Lends Sophie, a Cardinal Monatana Lend daughter from Willie and Jo Templeton, with Bluegrass Jazzman Pams Panama from Hefin Wilson in second, she is by Rapid Bay Jazzman.

Following that in the penultimate Holstein class of the day the winner was Huddlesford Mrs Melody from Wilfred Maddocks, this is by Regancrest-Mr Drham Sam, second to her was Weeton Oralie Talent from Pedran Holsteins, with this being a Ladino Park Talent daughter.

Third in this class was won by Park Allen Rachel, a Canyon Breeze Allen daughter from Messrs Nadin and Bradbury, with Overside Mr Sam Bonita standing fourth for Riverdane Holsteins and Ruth Watson. This is another Drham Sam daughter.

Taking the top ticket in the Dairy Shorthorn heifer in milk class was Churchroyd Kirklevington 17 from I R G Churchroyd and Partners. This is an Innisfail Prince of Diamond daughter.Second to her was Rodway Safie 4 from G A Madeley, she's a Rodway Byron daughter, then in third was another from the Collins', Churchroyd Heather 48, a Drisgol Watson daughter. And following on in fourth spot was Rodway Butterbur 51 from G a Madeley.

In the Jersey heifers in milk the winner was Estill Comerica Radience from D P Manning, she is by Bridon Remake Comerica. Then second to her was Woodbine Olympic Athena from Coldeaton Jerseys, this is by Wellhead Giller Star.

Third place in this class was won by Rapidbay-UK Reputation Radiance from Rapidbay-UK, this is by Rapidbay-UK Laramies Reputation and in fourth was Mydrim Remakes Tara 2, a Rock Ella Remake daughter from J D Evans.

Fifth spot in this class was taken by Goodtime Shyster Hale from A C Timbury, a WF Amadeo Shyster daughter.

Just three in-milk Guernsey heifers were forward for the breed's class, with the winner here being Rosewood Tradition Suzi from D and H Cox. This is by Brown Eden Tradition, second to her was Cadbury Hawk Onyx 2 from C J R and S M H Evans, she's a Jens Gold G Hawk daughter. Third in this class was Sharnford Lucinda from Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses, this is by Land of Living P Garrett.

The Dairy Shorthorn heifer championship has gone to rodway Lisbet 6, here at the NEC this morning, with this one being by Nejay Ernie out of Rodway Lisbet.

In the Jersey classes the heifer championship was won by Saxown Big Boy Martha 3 from the Saxby family. She's a daughter of Osberton Angels Big Boy.

And in reserve was the winner from the youngest class of the day, Glanmor Belmont Fortune from Glanmor Jerseys, a Silver Spring Belmont daughter.

Both the British Friesian and Dairy Shorthorn breeds have had their first classes in the ring this morning, but with both only having one entry apiece it wasn't a major test for either judge.

In the British Friesians the maiden heifer class was won by Lismulligan Renee 96 from B Lawson and Sons, she's a Culverness Wallace daughter.

And in the Dairy Shorthorns the class winner was Rodway Lady Barrington 34 from G A Madeley. She's by Nejay Ernie.

Holstein

S P and S R Davies' cow, Castellhyfryd Spirte Rosina; res, A H Wilson and Son's cow, Ridgefield Goldwyn Cinderella

 

Jersey

Mr W J P Wilson's cow, Bluegrass Heritage Lovely Lady; res, Mr W J P Wilson's Bluegrass Charlies Happiest

 

Ayrshire

G R and S Thomas and Son's cow, Gwynnog Sand Ranger Sailor Girl; res, Phillip Reed's cow, Rhos Frumpy

 

Dairy Shorthorn

I L and E Harries' cow, Marleycote Peggy 10^th; res, S V B and E A Thomas' cow, Drisgol Diana 46

 

 

It has been all go here in the dairy lines with all the breed classes and the interbreeds judged already.

Taking the overall title was the Holstein champion Saxelby Goldwyn Rose from Robert and Elaine Butterfield. This Braedale Goldwyn daughter is classified EX93 and was interbreed champion at last year's Great Yorkshire Show as well as reserve breed champion here last year. She is out of Saxelby Aaron Rose.Reserve overall was the Ayrshire leader Calderglen Silverbell 7 from Robin Barr. This 2005-born fourth calver is by Calderglen Jubilee.In the junior championship the title went to Robert Hunter with his Jersey Clydevalley Governor Flora, a Griffens Governor daughter. Standing reserve to her was the Holstein junior, Blythebridge Elegant Christable from Blythebridge Holsteins. She's by Blythebridge Elegand Dundee.

The reserve Holstein championship went to Brian Weatherup with his second calver Parkend Jacob Betsy, a Bilsrow Jacob daughter. Reserve in the Ayrshires was Halmure Urr Floralin 144 from L Davidson and Son.

Winning the Jersey championship were R and W Templeton with their 2007-born cow Skyhigh Ressurection Veronica, a Rapid Bay Ressurection daughter. Reserve was Robert Hunter with his cow Clydevalley Julian Flora.

And taking the Dairy Shorthorn championship was Stephen Girvan with his 2005-born cow Bishopsbrae Royal Kathleen, a Hooton Fair Appeal daughter. Standing reserve to her was Adam Lawson with his first calved heifer Lisnamulligan Whitetail 2, a Meadowhaven Pride's Starr daughter.

In the British Red and White section the champion was 2006-born cow Killoch Punch from A Woodburn and Sons, with A and S Lawrie's Cuthill Towers Dasiy Mae 2 in reserve.

Dairy Shorthorn

I R G Collins & Partners' heifer, Churchroyd Bronte Wildeye; res, Messrs E & M Crank's cow, Earlsgift Greenleaf 3^rd.

 

Ayrshire

H J Acton Tomlinson & Partners' cow, Saltire Peggy; res, Oultram & Co's heifer, Esther 59

 

Holstein

Mr M Robinson's cow, Woodhey Shottle Sunbeam 2.

 

Jersey

M E & A W Wright's cow, Fourcrosses Bamber Bambi; res,  M E & A W Wright's heifer, Fourcrosses Bigshaw Nona

 

Guernsey

Messrs M T & J E Hassall's heifer, Elanbee Pacific Queen; res, Mr R Crank's heifer, Thornton Posy 11^th

 

Brown Swiss

A & Sm Dalton's heifer, Festival Zeus Akila; res, A & Sm Dalton's cow,  Festival Denmark Regina

Interbreed honours have just been awarded here at Shepton Mallet with the overall title going to the Ayrshire leader Haresfoot Simply Red Pamela from Duncan Hunter. This is a third calver by Forte Simply Red and is currently giving 47 litres a day at 5% butterfat having calved at the end of July. She has previously been All Britain Ayrshire calf champion in 2006 and was res Ayrshire at last year's Dairy Event and Livestock Show.But it was a close fought contest in the championship with the Ayrshire only pipping the Holstein champion in the panel judging by virtue of having gained more perfect 10 top scores. The Holstein leader was Ridgefield Goldwyn Cinderella, a Braedale Goldwyn daughter bred by Ridgefield Holsteins and exhibited by Hefin Wilson. This one is giving 57 litres a day and was on her first show outing having calved six weeks ago. She was bought as a calf for 800gns and was reserve All Britain junior cow last year.Taking the championship honours in the Brown Swiss classes was Brian Miller with Sedgemoor Picasso Trulla, a Superbrown Picasso daughter. In the Dairy Shorthorn championship honours went to G A Madeley with Rodway Jenna 2, a Kingside Libbys Rebel daughter. Then in the Guernseys the champion was Tredinney Yogis Gabrielle 2 from D W, R J and S M Warren, while the Jersey champion was the day's interbreed heifer winner Bluegrass Comericas Pink Heather from Barry and Jenny Daw.

Dairy breed judging has just been completed here at the Royal Highland, with the interbreed due to follow on shortly.

Winning the Holstein championship was Brian Weatherup with Parkend Jacob Betsy, a Bilsrow Jacob daughter. This heifer is currently giving 40kg a day having calved in December. Projected to give more than 10,000kg she was champion heifer at Ayr Show. Reserve here were R and E Butterfield with their third calved cow, Saxelby Goldwyn Rose, a Braedale Goldwyn daughter. She gave 12,700kg in her last lactation.

Taking the Ayrshire title was Robin Barr with Calderglen Raffia, a Calderglen Lancelot daughter. This second calver is giving 30kg a day having given 7000kg as a heifer. She was first at Cambletown last year. In reserve here were Jim and Gilmour Lawrie with Brieryside Centurion Cherry, a Brieryside Centurion daughter. She was on her first outing and stood junior champion too.

 

In the Brown Swiss Championship, Kedar Becks Alice from Jonathan Lochhead, Beyond the Barn, Mouswald, Dumfries took home the silverware.

 

Judge Kevin Thomas picked Alice for her breed character through the head, her deepness through the heart and a good strong walk. "With strong feet and legs, there is no doubt she will be around for a long time," he said.

 

This one is by Kedar Becks and out of Kedar Prelude Alice. She comes from the Lochhead's 150 cow, organic Brown Swiss herd which is averaging 8000litres.  Kedar becks Alice gave 9000 litres last year at 3.6 protein and is currently yielding 35 kg/day.

 

 

In reserve was Kedar Special Melanie from R and S McColm. Shown by Robert McColm, this was her first time in the ring. She calved in December and is giving 33litres/day. By Quincy Even Special and out of Kedar 56, she is one of 40 Brown Swiss kept by the McColms alongside their herd of 150 black and whites.

 

 

 In the Shorthorn Championship, N Madely of Cherry Oak Farm, Monkhall got the top spot with Nejay Erin 2. Judge Seimon Thomas complemented her on her fine udder and good presence in the ring. This one is by Morwick Sand Ranger and out of Cotley Erin 72.

 

In reserve was Elkington Gentle from M S and E A E Davies, Troedyrhiw, Carmarthen. Praised for her tremendous body and good dairyness, she is by Horizon ranger red and out of Greystones Gentle 2.

 

 

 The Guernsey Championship was taken by Bickfield Rainbow 51. She is by Slindon Posies Ambionic Ggbp and out of Bickfield Rainbow 26.

 

This one is owned in partnership between Neil and Kim Sales and Colin Evans, 83 Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton.

 

This second calver calved on 23 November and is giving 46.5 litres/day. This is the first time Mr Evans has shown his own cattle, but has shown for others over the last 30 years.

 

In reserve was winner of the senior class, Luckley Sylvia 15 from I and D Crouch, Chettle Farms, Blandford Forum. She is by Jensgolden Proking Royal Oak and out of Luckley Sylvia 10.

 

The Dairy Burke Trophy, the traditional pairs title awarded at previous Royal Shows, will for this year be judged at the new National All Breeds Dairy Show to be held at Stoneleigh in February and organised by Holstein UK.

With an initial one year licence in place for the trophy to be presented at the All Breeds Show the trophy will continue to recognise the best of British Dairying.

However, while this may seem to be the headline news from the press release issued by Holstein UK there detail buried further down is more interesting I believe.

In a statement welcoming the agreement RASE chairman Henry Cator says..."The arrangement is initially for one year as RASE has not yet finalised all its future event plans. However, both ourselves and Holstein UK, will monitor the event next February and a statement about the future of the competition will be made as soon after the National All Breeds Show as possible."

Now, you can read into those words what you will, but it does seem to suggest that if all goes well the Burke will remain at the All Breeds Show.

This in itself may not seem big news, but think back to last July and RASE's comments about planning a national livestock show for 2011. Is the Burke's move to the All Breeds Show the first nail in that coffin?

Well apparently not, according to RASE's Alice Bell. "We're looking at all the options for a livestock event next year and it may be that the new All Breeds Dairy Show is the best place for the Burke to be in future.

"The bottom line is that RASE has no livestock event this year and allowing the Burke Trophy to be presented at the All Breeds Dairy Show helps keep the competition alive," she added.

I'm yet to be convinced on RASE's plans for 2011, but until they put out any detail I'll my thoughts to myself and wait and see.

Saturday's sale of dairy cattle at Sedgemoor saw a top call of 2000gns paid for Holstein second calver Lilylane Lheros Nora 15 from A J Bennett and Sons. This price tage was matched by a fresh calved heifer from R J Goss and Sons, Posh Leader Clover.

Ayrshires peaked at 1500gns for  in-calf heifer Demans Molly which was due in October to a Limousin sire. She was forward from D Sayer.

And topping the Jerseys was a 700gns bid for a February calved fourth calver from S E Lane and Partners, Kent.

In the Dairy Shorthorn sale on behalf of the sotuh west Shorthorn Breeders Association, the trade was led at 1680gns by a fresh calved heifer Ablington Digitalis 25 from W H and S J Rawlins. Also at this money was August calved heifer Ablington Eaves Fairy 4. Topping the cows was a 1600gns sale for second calver Wawcott Clemancy 46 from R F Collins.

Averages; Shorthorns calved cows £1347.50, calved heifers £1434, in-calf heifers £833.33, heifer calves £279.13; Holsteins, calved cows £1907, calved heifers £1854.30, in-calf heifers £1365, served heifers £1141.87, yearling heifers £631.33, heifer calves £351.75; Jerseys, calved cows £662.81, in-calf heifers £682.50, served heifers £483, bulling heifers £406; Ayrshires, in-calf heifers £1464.75 (Greenslade Taylor Hunt)

Despite the contiuing wet weather here at the Royal Welsh all the dairy breed classes have been completed this morning ahead of the interbreed tomorrow.

Taking the Holstein championship were Almond Holsteins, Dumfries, with their cow Herdstown Rachel. This one, an October 1998-born entry is by Parker Aero Wode and out of Herdstown Rachel 341, she was bred by Herdstown Holsteins.

Standing reserve was perenial Royal Welsh winners the Wilson family with their cow Tregibby T G Lynda. She is a March 2005-born daughter of homebred sire Tregibby Gibson and is out of Tregibby Progress Lynda.

Lifting the Ayrshire title were P and S Williams with their cow Heydale Ginny 90. This one, bred by D W Berrisford is a September 2005-born daughter of Rosehill Blackthorn and is out of Heydale Ginny 86. Reserve were H W Outram and Co with their cow Stamford Princess 19. She's by McCornick Nelson and out of Stamford Princess 13.

Jersey champion was Clandeboye Jazzman Mabel from the Wilson family. This one was bred in Northern Ireland by the Clandeboye Estate and is by Rapid Bay Jazzman and out of Clandeboye L S Mabel. Taking reserve honours were the Murray family with their cow Whiteoaks Julian Flower. She's an October 2003-born daughter of Valleystream Julian out of Watchbury Centurians Flower.

In the Dairy Shorthorn lines the championship was taken by Ian Harries with his third calver MarleyCote Win Jill 6. She's by Winbrook Chesterton and out of Marleycote Win Jill 5. She was bred by G G Baynes and Son.

Reserve here were S V B and E A Thomas with their cow Drisgol Tulip 31. This one is by Amber Izaak 3 and out of Drsigol Tulip 23.

Taking the Dairy Shorthorn championship was Nick Madeley with  Attwell Anne, this April 2004-born third calver is by Winbrook Vince and was bred by A Gough and Arden. Having given 8675 in her second lactation at 4.25% butterfat and 3.22% protein she has given 9201 in 252 days of her third lactation having calved in October last year.

In reserve spot here was J C Hayward with Hooton Lily Fair 196, an Ex92 rated daughter of Hooton Fair Appeal. This one was born in June 2003 and calved her fourth in January of this year.

The dairy classes have been going at full steam here this morning with championships awarded in all four breeds on show.

Taking the Jersey championship was Robert Hunter with his June 2004-born third calver Clydevalley Julian Flora. She is by Valleystream Julian. Reserve here was October 2002-born Wellhead Rocket Boo from J and I Wilson. This one, classified Ex95 is by Wellhead Remake Rocket and was bred by Ken Timbury.

Dairy Shorthorn champion was Adam Lawson with Lisnamulligan Princess Anne 2, a November 2005-born third calver. She is by Kayl MP Spellbound.

Taking reserve spot in these was W H and K M Robinson's in-calf cow Strickley Annabella 117. She is by Winbrook Diamond.

Lifting the Holstein championship was Alister Laird with Almondene Whitney. She is a November 2004-born daughter of Oseeana Astronomical.

And lifting the Ayrshire title were J and G Lawrie with Brieryside Edna 2. This May 2005-born cow is by Morwick Royal Double.

The Jersey champion, Saxowl Precious 4 from the Saxby family took overall honours in today's dairy championship at Newark and Notts. Precious 4 gave 5000 litres in her second lactation and is one of 90 cows run by the family at Skipton.

Standing reserve was the Dairy Shorthorn champion from Ian Collins, Churchroyd Heather 30. This one gave 8200 litres in her first lactation.

The first new Dairy Shorthorn bloodlines from Australia in four decades are now available from the breed's UK society.

 

The semen is from the Illawarra bull, Redrama which the Shorthorn Society is calling the 'Wizard of Oz'.

 

Illawarra cattle are derived from Shorthorn bloodlines and the last importation of a bull from Australia was in the 1960s.

 

Redrama has International Dairy Week champions on both sides of his pedigree. He is sired by LCVigorous whose maternal sister Llandovery Rangers Verbena 2 EC was champion cow at IDW in 2006 and 2007. She gave 10,516 litres at 4% butterfat and 3.3% protein in 305 days.

 

 

 

His dam is the impressive Andeline crowned reserve champion cow at IDW 07 and champion cow and Brisbane Royal in 2005 and interbreed champion cow at Brisbane in 2006. She gave 9256 litres of milk at 4.5% butterfat and 3.2% protein. His maternal sister was also champion at Brisbane in 2006.

 

Redrama brings new bloodlines into the UK and gives breeders the opportunity to take advantage of this very dairy type of Shorthorn which has many desirable Shorthorn attributes as well as good milk yields, says Shorthorn society secretary Frank Milnes.

 

"It is also an ideal cross for black and white breeders looking to improve robustness in their cattle without sacrificing dairyness."

 

The semen, from Agri-Gene, in Wangaratta, Victoria, is available through the Shorthorn Society at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.