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 The annual January Welsh Black Society pedigree show and sale at Dolgellau saw trade up on last year with a ceiling of 11,400gns achieved.

 

Topping the bidding on the day was September 2010 born bull Ysgethin Tomas 10^th put forward by young vendor Mr G Evans, Eithin Fynydd, Bermo. This one is by Mignedd Tomos 2^nd and out of Llechwedd Mona 25^th and went home with Mr I Owen, Cefn Bodig, Bala.

 

With the Bull section having 23 forward, the trade was upbeat and saw most of the money on the day. Second highest price was for Deicws Erddyn 2^nd from Mr G C Williams, Tyddyn Deicws. This one sold to Glyn Thomas, Llandeilo for 8,200gns.

 

Two entries sold at 7,600gns, the first of which was Hafodesgob Berwyn from Gwenfair Jones and Son, selling to Messrs Price, Rhiwlas Estate, Bala.

 

Next was April 2010 born Ysguboriau Llewelyn 58^th put forward by W R P Jones he was the top performance tested bull at last years IBERS test at Gogerddan.  He sold to Mr E  Jenkins Tynygraig, Talybont.

 

Gwenfair Jones and Son also received a 6,400gns bid for Hafodesgob Meirion selling to Mr Alford, Cornwall.   The champion bull from Emyr Jones, Graig Goch Goch Berwyn 70^th then sold for 5,100gns to Jones, Cwm Y Geifr. 

 

Although there were fewer females forward than last year, trade was better. 

The in- calf section champion female from Gwenfair Jones and Son, Hafodesgob Ceridwen 20^th sold for 1,920gns to Keith Thomas, Llandeilo, and Morwynion Belle 5^th  from Dylan Wynne also sold at the same price..

 

The Maiden Heifer section saw a top price of 2,000gns for Hafren Cerys 3rd from vendor Emily Evans.  The heifer was sold to C D A Reynolds, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

 

Averages: In-calf females; 1,702gns, maiden heifers; 875gns, 19 bulls, 4,442gns. The female section saw a 100% clearance for the 19 forward. (Farmers Marts, R G Jones).

A 2,050gns call topped 11^th Annual Show & Sale of Welsh Black Cattle at Abergavenny on Friday.

 

Auctioneers J Straker, Chadwick & Sons reported a quality entry of stock, attracting a strong contingent of buyers from many parts of the Country.

 

Top price on the day was given for the second prize Bull from P M & T Bowen, Treharris, sired by the 12,000gns Iwrch Blackjack 3^rd, this April 2010 born bull was purchased by A Morgan Farms, Aberdare, Mid Glam.

 

Messrs Bowen also took the Overall Championship with a homebred heifer, but this lot went home unsold.

 

Top price was the 1,580gns paid by Mr M Thomas, St Clears, Carms, for the first prize in-calf heifer from D Glyn Thomas, Llangadog.  The same buyer and seller combination accounted for the next best call for another in-calf heifer at 1,500gns.

 

Maiden heifers sold to a top price of 1,050gns for one from L Bigley, Michaelchurch, Hereford and purchased by Messrs Willis, Pontypool, whilst the 880gns paid again by Messrs Willis, for one from DW & P E Evans, Llandefalle, Brecon, topped the junior heifer class.

 

Cows & calves topped at 1,350gns for an entry from G & D James, Clarbeston Road, purchased by Martin Thomas, St Clears.

 

Averages: 4 Cows & Calves: £1391.25, 7 In-calf heifers, £1107;12 Maiden Heifers, £783, 1 Bull, 2050gns (J. Straker, Chadwick & Sons.)

The champion female at the Welsh Black Cattle Society's 50^th autumn show and sale held at Dolgellau market topped the trade at 3,400gns. Bred by William P Jones of Tywyn, the 2½ year old heifer, Ysguboriau Vera 53^rd, was snapped up by Sion Wyn Jones for his Perthi herd based at Penisarwaun. The heifer, sired by Machreth Banner 7^th, is in-calf to the 11,000gns Caerynwch Major 4^th, and due to calve next spring.

 

The second highest price of the day was 3,000gns for Hafodesgob Branwen 65^th from Mrs Gwenfair Jones and Sons of Bala. The champion maiden heifer, sired by Llwynsarn Cawr, was purchased by Messrs P and A Moss of County Durham, who purchased a total of three females. Mrs Jones and Sons had another successful day at Dolgellau market, selling their other four entries for 1,720gns, 1,600gns, 1,550gns and 1,400gns respectively.

 

Messrs A and R C Williams, also of Bala, sold the 1^st prize winner, Mynach Gwyneth 28^th, to J P Owen a'i Gwmni of Gwytherin. The maiden heifer that was sired by Gwarcwm Max 22^nd fetched 1,650gns.

 

The fireworks continued when it came to selling the weaned calves, where there was an entry of 18. Caerynwch Mai 84^th, a six month old heifer sired by Caerynwch Ebrillwr 14^th, from Mr T W Williams of Dolgellau, sold for 920gns to a young breeder from Whitland, Mr Ben Morgans. Mr Williams sold another four weaned heifers on the day to give a respectable average of 694gns.

 

Close on the heels of Caerynwch Mai 84^th was Gwarcwm Ester 20^th from Mr D H Jones of Bow Street, which was reserve champion maiden heifer on the day. This stylish weaned heifer sired by Perthi Xavier sold for 790gns to Messrs P & A Moss of County Durham.

 

Another young breeder, Mr Carwyn Lewis of Llanybydder, paid 710gns for Bro-Waen Doli from Mr Alwyn Morris of Ceunant. This weaned heifer was sired by Graig-Goch Gerwyn 29^th.

 

There were eight bulls forward from an entry of ten. Buyers were cautious with Ynysfor Guto from Mr Ken Ellis a'i Feibion of Tywyn  selling for 2,500gns to W T Jones & Co. of Tywyn.

 

Society Council Chairman, Mr Robert Jones, commented that the cattle forward were of a high standard and that the female trade reflected the demand for quality animals by both pedigree and commercial breeders.    

 

Averages Over 3 years old - 2 at 1,475gns; 2-3- years old - 14 at 1,336gns; 1-2- years old - 15 at 970gns; Suckling calves - 17 at 598gns; Bulls over 18mths 3 at 1,900gns

 

Farmers Marts (RG Jones) Ltd, Dolgellau

 

Top call at Friday's sale of Welsh Blacks at Dolgellau was a 4200gns bid for the champion bull from the pres-sale show, Cwmcae Bleddyn 3 from Trefor Jones, Llandre, Ceredigion.
This one is sired by Caerynwch Bleddyn 2 out of Cwmcae Ester 100 and sold to William Tudor, Nant-y-Frwydr, Trawsfynydd.

Next best price of 3000gns was paid for Gwril Ebrillwr 2 from Robert Pugh, Henblas, Llwyngwril.   He is by Caerynwch Ebrillwr 12 and out of Gwril Ceris 3 and found a new home with Alun Edwards, Cae Coch, Rhydymain.

Then selling at 2500gns was the reserve champion bull, Gwern-Cynyddion Erddyn 37. Bred by Robert Evans, Gwern Cynyddion, Llanbedr, he is by Bro-Waen Erddyn and out of Gwern-Cynyddion Cari. This one was knocked down to William Jenkins, Pontneathvaughan, Brecon.

Leading in the Female section with a price tag of 1280gns was a two year old maiden heifer Waedog Catrin 74.  This third prize winner was bred by Emyr Jones, Rhiw Waedog, Bala and bought by Wyn Evans and Amanda Johnston, Cefncoed Uchaf, Cwmbach. She is by Seisiog Max 50 and out of Waedog Catrin 55.

Selling at the same money was the champion maiden heifer Waedog Non 8 from Emyr Jones. gain by Seisiog Max 50 she also sold to Wyn Evans and Amanda Johnston.
 
Averages; 10 bulls £2058, 22 females £787.50 (Farmers Marts).

Welsh Blacks were in demand at Dolgellau last week, when the top price was an 11,000gns bid for a bull from T W Williams and Co's Caerynwch Major 6.

This June 2009-born bull is by Tallin Major and out of Caerynwch Gladys 40, a Rhys Glyndwr daughter. He was snapped up father and Son, Meical Wyn Jones and Sion Jones, Tyddyn Perthi, who run the Deinioen and Perthi herds, respectively.

Second best bid of the day came for the pre-sale champion, Ysguborau Lllewelyn 51 from Willam Jones, Tywyn. Sired by Machreth Banner 7, this March 2009-born bull is out of Ysguboriau Vera 45 and sold to Beryl F Evans, Glanfaron, Talybont.

Then making 3800gns was second prize bull Gwril Ionawr from Robert Pugh, Llwyngwril. This one is a Caerynwch Ebrillwr 12 son out of Gwril Medwen 3, a Gerddi Cyfhebog 59 daughter. January 2009-born Ionawr sold to J P Owen, Gwytherin, Abergele.

Just behind that at 3700gns was Ynysfor Meirion, an April 2009-born bull from Ken Ellis, Bryncrug. He is by Rhydygarnedd Ceiriog and is out of Penwernhir Meg 3, a Chwaen Erddyn 137 daughter. Sold having worked at home he went to S G and M R Owen, Swyddffrynnon.

FEMALES
Top call among the females on offer was an 1800gns bid for in-calf heifer Graig-Goch Bet 49 from Emyr Jones, Nebo. Sired by Graig-Goch Berwyn 57 and out of Graig-Goch Bet 45, she was sold having been served by 14,000gns sire Ysguboriau Brennin 75. Buying this one was Richard Owen, Betws-yn-Rhos.

A pair then sold at 1400gns, including the female champion from the pre-sale show, Ysguboriau Norma 37. This in-calf heifer by Machreth Banner 7 is out of Ysguboriau Norma 30 and sold in-calf to Caerynwch Major 4. Bred by William Jones, she went to Messrs Beardmore, Bronnington, Whitchurch.

The other to make this price was another from the same home as the top priced female, Graig-Goch Memi 51. This July-2009 born maiden heifer is by Graig-Goch Gerwyn 29 and out of Graig-Goch Memi 46. She sold to Carwyn Lewis, Llanweennog.

Averages; 20 bulls £3360, 25 females £930.30 (Farmers Marts, Dolgellau).

Welsh Black prices topped at 1750gns at Abergavenny last week, with the trade led by the champion maiden heifer Meadowsweet Lassie 4. This one from Peter and Tanya Bowen is by Iwrch Blackjack 3 and out of Meadowsweet Lassie, she sold to A J and E A Price, Llangadog.

Another maiden from the Bowens then sold at 1600gns. This was Meadowsweet Menna 2, a March 2009-born daughter of Blackjack 3 out of Meadowsweet Menna. She was bought by Lloyd Roberts, Abergele.

Making 1500gns was the female champion on the day, a Bran Megan from Alwyn James, Llandovery. This Treberfydd Paddy 2 daughter is out of Eurdel Bloddu and sold in calf to Morlais Dewi Sant. She was snapped up by E D Jones and Son, Llangors.

Averages: two cows with calves at foot £861; 16 females two-three years old, £878; 26 females 1-2 years old, £632; five females under 12 months, £498 (J Straker Chadwick and Sons).

In a bid to help breeders identify the best performing cattle and help develop the breed for the future, the Welsh Black Cattle Society has secured HCC funding for a number of projects.

The grant funding will enable the Society to adopt the ABRI Breedplan Herd Performance Monitoring programme. Uniquely, however, the Society will also be incorporating Linear Assessments and Linear Measurements into the programme.

A field officer will score cows for feet, legs and udder and teats. An American concept of body measurements to identify balanced cows will contribute the remainder of the BodySUM index.

The Welsh black cattle society's Chairman, Mr Bob Williams said : "as a Suckler breed we must strive to take the middle road and retain the balance between the breeds milk producing attributes and beefing qualities. Future farmers will demand easily managed cows - easy calving with quick growing calves that require no supervision in terms of suckling supervision. By also focusing on mobility traits we can also enhance the breeds longevity and hence profitability

Coupling these linear assessments and performance recording will help us achieve a balanced approach to breeding, to produce honest and profitable cows."

A secondary project see's the establishment of a Bull Evaluation Centre in conjunction with IBERS at Gogerddan. Here a dozen bull calves from cows with superior BodySUM indexes will be Performance recorded for each of the next three years. Free semen will be distributed from one bull calf amongst participating herds to establish an across breed reference sire thus making future identification of superior genetics easier.

"We hope that this innovative approach to collaborative breed improvement will demonstrate our intent to remain commercially focused thus retaining our market leading position" said Mr Bob Williams.

The project has evolved from a breeders discussion group set up by Menter a Busnes  as part of the 'Cyswllt Amaeth' project in Ceredigion which has received funding through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development. It will be featured at the Breeds First National Show being held in conjunction with Talybont Show on the 28th of August, 2010.

It was a day for the Jones' at last weeks Welsh Black Cattle Society summer show and sale, Llandovery Market, which saw prices topping at 3500gns for the champion and reserve champion bulls.

 

First to hit the day's top price was the champion, Cwmcae Addewid 3^rd, a 25 month old from the retiring society president Trefor Jones, Ceredigion. The home bred bull, sired by Neuadd Addewid 63^rd and out of Cwmcae Eirliw 97^th sold to Rhodri Traherne, Coedarhydyglyn, Cardiff.

 

 At the same money was Waundderw Ben from Geoff Jones, Builth Wells which sold to Allan Price, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire. This homebred bull was sired by Brysgaga Erddyn 42^nd and out of Dolhelfa Sonia.

 

 

 

 Next in the money at 2400gns was the third prize bull from the pre-sale show Coedllys Medwyn. Sired by Gorse James and out of Coedllys Avril 2^nd this 25 month old bull which was consigned by Mr and Mrs William Davies, Aberystwyth sold to Phillip Heard, Okehampton, Devon.

 

 The highest price female of the day was the reserve champion Castell Fanny 166^th, sired by Peiran Pedro and out of Castell Fanny 120^th. Consigned by Messrs G and J Davies, Llandeilo this home-bred 2.5 year old heifer sold for 1600gns to Messrs G C Hardcore, Newport.

 

And it was an in calf heifer Castell Fanny 171st from Messrs G and J Davies, Maes-Y-Castell that sold for 1250gns to Messrs M J Phillip, Llandiloes, Powys. The Davies family also sold another in calf heifer, castell Seren 275^th for 1100gns to Eifion Jones, Ffynonlwyd.  

Leading Welsh Black trade at Dolgellau was a 4000gns bid for Gwern-Cynyddion Erddyn 28 from Robert John Evans, Llanbedr. This one, which was pre-sale show champion sold to Messrs Evans, Pentrefoelas. He is by Bro-Waen Erddyn and out of Gwern-Cynyddion Esyllt.

Next best at 3000gns was another from the same home, Gwern-Cynnyddion Erddyn 31, another by Bro-Waen Erddyn and this time out of Gwern-Cynyddion Elen. He sold to Messrs Roberts, Pwllheli.

Selling for 2800gns was Caerynwch Major 5 from T W Williams, Dolgellau. He is by Tallin Major 5 and out of Caerynwch Jewel 44. Buying this one was D H Roberts, Oswestry.

Then at 2600gns was Gerddi-Bluog Addewid 2. This one, bred by Jessica Evans-Williams sold to Gwenfair Jones and Sons, Hafod-yr-Esgob, Bala.

Average seven bulls £2655 (Farmers Marts, R G Jones).

Welsh Black bulls were in demand at Dolgellau on Friday, with a top call of 14,000gns paid for the best from William Jones, Tywyn. This one was Ysguboriau Brenin 75, a 21.5 month old entry which stood champion in the pre-sale show. He sold to Emyr Jones, Nebo, Llanrwst.

Next best at 11,000gns was Caerynwch Major 4, from  T W Williams, Dolgellau. This first prize winner from the show, he sold to the William Jones, breeder of the top priced animal.Then at 10,000gns was another from Mr Jones, Ysguboriau Llywelyn 49. This one sold to Messrs Williams, Tyddyn Bach, Llanfachreth.

And at 9000gns was Iwrch Limited Edition from Alun Vaughan, Nebo. He was bought by Dai Jones, Llanilar.

Making the next top of 8000gns was Seisiog Max 67 from Tecwyn and Janice Jones, Nebo. He sold to John Blackburn, Llangollen.

Selling for 6600gns was a thrid prize winner from the pre-sale show, Conwy Bob, from Gwyn Roberts, Colwyn Bay. This was bought by Messrs Jones, Nantlle.

And making 6000gns was the youngest bull in the yard, Caran Dewin from D Bennett Jenkins, Talybont. He was taken home by Gareth James, Tufton.

Topping the females offered was a 2050gns bid for in-calf heifer Nanthrhys Ebrill 20 from Dai Jones. She sold to Lleyn Leisure and Rural Services.

Once again the extreme weather being experienced in parts of the country has beaten sale organisers, with today's Welsh Black sale at Dolgellau the latest to be cancelled.

This sale has been re-scheduled for 29 January at the same venue. With that, last week's Deehaven sale and last week's Western Holstein Club sale at Beeston all biting the dust it is beginning to look like the 2010 is going to be the year of postponed sales, here's hoping the next few days see some easing of conditions and trading can get back to normalality.

Welsh Blacks were well sought after at Dolgellau on Tuesday, with the best of the cattle forward meeting with buyers expectations and a strong clearance of the lots on offer.

Leading the trade at 5000gns was the pre-sale show champion Gwarcwm Max 10 from D Huw Jones, Llety Cynnes, Cereddigion. This March 2006-born bull is by Seisiog Max 50 and out of Gwarcwm Meinir 9 and was named Welsh Black bull of the year earlier in 2009. He sold to Eirwyn Thomas, Rhiwlas, Oswestry.

Second best price among the bulls on offer was a 3200gns bid for the reserve champion from the pre-sale show, Hafodesgob Dai 4 from Gwenfair Jones and Sons, Bala. He is a Llwynsarn Cawrr son out of Hafodesgob Gwenan 15, a Fodlas Peredur 3 daughter. He was snapped up by Wyn Griffiths, Nanhoron, Pwllheli.

Females were in hot demand from the busy ringside, with the top price of 3300gns going to the reserve female champion from the pre-sale show, in-calf heifer Ysubboriau Nesta 62. This Gwern-Cynyddion Cai 2 daughter from William Jones is out of Ysgubboriau Nesta 42 and sold to James Hooton, Anglesey.

Next best was a 2300gns bid for in-calf heifer Hafodesgob Teleri 7 from Gwenfair Jones and Sons. Having stood second in the pre-sale show this Brysgaga Erddyn 42 daughter is out of Hafodsgob Teleri 5 and sold to Dylan Morgan, Talybont, Ceridigion. She sold in-calf to 3200gns bull Hafodesgob Dai 4.

And at 2100gns was the female champion from the pre-sale show, another from the Jones family, Hafodesgob Mai 16. She is by Llwynsarn Cawr and out of Hafodesgob Mai 11. Due to calve within the month to Hafodesgob Mai 4 she sold to Nigel Nixon, Llechryd, Builth Wells.

Then at 1850gns was the best of the maiden heifers on offer on the day, Mynach Dil 10. Champion maiden heifer in the pre-sale show, this Caerynwch Baron 6 daughter is out of Mynach Dil 9 and sold to Gethin Jones, Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen.

Averages; three bulls £3394.65, 68 females £1005.90 (Farmers Marts R G Jones).

Trade for Welsh Blacks at Llandovery last Friday reached a top of 3400gns for the champion bull from the pre-sale show. This one was Dancoed Cymro 24 from Gwynfryn Phillips, Abergwaun, Pembrokeshire.

Sired by Dancoed Cymro 13 and out of Dancoed Mair 3, he sold to Richard Evans-Bevan, Bronllys, Brecon.

Second top call of the day was a 3500gns bid for Llainshed Errddyn 6, from Richard and Debbie Cumming, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire. This is a Chwaen Erddyn 138 son out of Medip Memi 3 and sold to H and S Lloyd, Henllan, Ceredigion.

Top call in the females on offer was a 1600gns sale for second calver Dyfnant Dawn from D Glyn Thomas, Llangadog. Sold with her heifer calf at foot, she is by Machreth Cai 7 and was bought by Messrs Williams, Cwmcamlais, Brecon, having run with Neuadd Hebog 185.

At 1500gns was Neuadd Ethel from D William Jenkins, Machynlleth. This is a Graig-goch Gerwyn 16 daughter out of Neuadd Ethel 199 and sold to John Price and Son, Llanadog.

And making 1450gns was three year old first calved heifer Dyfnant Menna 6 from Mr Thomas. She is by Machreth Cai 7 and sold to G Thomas, Carmarthenshire.

Averages; four bulls £2268, 22 females three years old and over £795.90, 20 females 2-3 years old £1087.80, 21 females 1-2 years old £765.45 (Clee Tomknison and Francis).

Another breed done and dusted early here at the Royal Show is the Welsh Blacks, with their championship going to D Jones' bull Gwarcwm Max 10. This one is a son of Seisiog Max and out of Gwarcwm Meinr 9. Standing reserve was Carwyn Lewis with his cow Hafod Esgob Gwenan 12, a Fodlas Peredur 3 daughter out of Hafod Esgob Gwenan 10.

And in the Salers the championship went to Brian Walling with imported French bull Vaillant, while reserve was W Burrows with Hampton Jasmine. She's by Vainquer and out of Orsedd Neuda.

 Welsh Blacks set a new centre record at Llandovery last Friday when the pre-sale show champion Waundderw St David from Geoff Jones sold for 5200gns.

This one is a son of Neuadd Addewid 68 and out of Tyddewi Non 6 and sold to new breeders H E and M A Evans, Llansadwrn, Carmarthernshire. He beat the previous centre record by 200gns.

Next top at 3000gns went to the third prize bull from the show, Eiddwen Tomos from Mary Davies, Trefenter, Aberystwyth. He is a son of Obell Morgan and out of homebred dam Eiddwen Iona and sold to Grant Powter, Newmarket, Sufffolk.

And at 2000gns was Alltogh Rhydian from Dylan Morgan, Talybont. Rhydian, a Hafodesgob Rhydioan son out of Gors-Goch Lowri was snapped up by Angela Winsor, Plas Pantsaeson, Cardigan.

Topping the female trade at 3000gns was the pre-sale female champion, Castell Fanny 156 from Gareth and Jane Davies, Taliaris, Carmarthernshire. This one was subject to strong bidding, before eventually being knocked down to Marshall Farms, Charlot Estate, Watchet, Somerset, who are establishing a pedigree herd.

And the champion maiden heifer, Gerddi-Bluog Rhinogwen shared the top bid, making 3000gns when selling to Nigel Williams, Bethlehem, Llandeilo. Bred and sold to Jessica Angharad Evans she is by Rhydygarnedd Brenin 6 and out of Gerddi-Bluog Rhinogwen.

Another from Messrs Davies, Castell Seren 259, the reserve female champion then made 2800gns. She is by Penrhyn-Newydd Gyndwr and out of Castell Seren 201 and sold with a heifer calf at foot by Castell Deiniol 24 to Mr Williams.

Marshall Farms were back in action to take the next highest lot, Castell Fanny 159 from the same home at 2700gns. This one stood second in her class to the female champion and is by Sylen Cai and out of Castell Fanny 127. She sold in calf to Castell Dinefwr 65.

Averages; three bulls £3640.35; 67 females £1131.90 (Clee Tompkinson and Francis).

 

 

 

A break down of the main showing results from The Royal Bath and West Show, Shepton Mallet.

 

BEEF

 

Interbreed

Mortimers Farm's British Charolais cow, Mortimers Urovision; res, D A Williams's British Limousin maiden heifer, Wilodge Diamante.

 

Aberdeen Angus

Messrs I H Mclaren and Son's bull, Aynho Prince Kincaid; res, Glympton Farms Ltd's heifer, Glympton Miss Bishampton.

 

Beef Shorthorn

Mr D McMillan's heifer, Coln Valley Broadhooks; res, Ms Brenda Wear's cow, Redhill Bundaberg Lovely.

 

British Blue

Mrs A Hendy's cow, Launcherley Cleopatra; res, Mr and Mrs T Bodily's, Black'n'Blue Cleopatra.

 

British Charolais

Mortimers Farm's, Mortimers Urovision; res, Mr and Mrs A White's Balbithan Chickpea.

 

British Limousin

D A Williams's maiden heifer, Wilodge Diamante; res, Mr and Mrs D K Wheeler's bull, Quaish Djerk.

 

British Simmental

Mr D Barker's cow, Heywood Fantastic; res, H Hawkins's bull, Dirnanean Vanguard.

 

Devon

Mr John Stanbury's bull Challenge Perfection; res, M and D Cowell's heifer Hadrelaia Camomile.

 

Hereford

Miss Gilson and Mr Hughes's cow Llancillo Hall Hazel 20; res, Miss Gilson and Mr Hughes's cow, Llancillo Hall Beauty 11.

 

Longhorn

Peters Finger Farm's bull, Aberdeen Granite; res, Mr and Mrs G H Woollatt's maiden heifer, Gupworthy Hollyhock

 

South Devon

Bredon School's heifer, Bredon Norman Countess; res, Mr Tom James's bull, AI Glancollen Celt.

 

DAIRY

 

Interbreed

Mr and Mrs B A Daw's Jersey, junior in milk cow, Bluegrass Bombers Debbie; res, C B Cooper Partnership's in milk Holstein cow, Noremead Millenium Carmen

 

Guernsey

Chettle Farm's in milk cow, Blacknor Snowhite;res, Mr and Mrs M C Durbin's Bickfield Olivia 26.

 

Holstein

C B Cooper Partnership's in milk cow, Noremead Millenium Carmen; res, The Hann Family's in milk cow, Cedcott Champion Eileen.

 

Jersey

Mr and Mrs B A Daw's junior in milk cow, Bluegrass Bombers Debbie; res, Mr and Mrs B A Daw's senior cow, Sowden Juno Ceres 2.

 

 

PIGS

 

Interbreed

Mr J Newth's Large White boar, Prestleigh Prince 4; res, Mrs D Beeby's British Saddleback breeding sow, Brydges Babble 170.

 

Berkshire

Mr C T Impey's boar, Fairoaks Ambassador 4;res, Mr C T Impey's sow, Fairoaks Farewell.

 

British Lop

Mr and Mrs J F Colling's sow, Liskeard Sunshine 500; res, Mr and Mrs J F Colling's boar, Liskeard Cornishman 44.

 

British Saddleback

Mrs D Beeby's breeding sow, Brydges Babble 170; res, Mr James Sage's boar, Maddaford Prefect 3.

 

Duroc or Hampshire

Hayley Loveless's gilt, Portbredy Torntofte; res, A P and P C Rose's Maddaford Rossi.

 

Gloucester Old Spot

Ms Peggy Darvill's Toller Gerald 40; res, Mrs A Nicholls and D Overton's Exfold Princess Mary 21.

 

Landrace

Mr G and J Owen's gilt Lletty Cordelia 9; res, G and J Owens's sow Lletty Cordelia 8.

 

Large Black

Mr P G Snell and Son's sow, Sock Doreen 164; res, Mr P Clark's Poppins Golden Harvest.

 

Large White

Mr J Newth's boar, Prestleigh Prince 4; res, Mr P Clark's gilt, Poppins Champion Molly.

 

Middle White

Messrs S J Richardson and J A Wood's boar, Finnington Rajah; res, Mr Brian Merry's sow, Mabon Fairlady 2.

 

Oxford Sandy and Blacks

Heather Royle's Bissettdown Alison 6; res, Mr A Case's gilt, Longash Alison 17

 

Tamworth

Boyton farm's sow, Berkswell Maple 58; res, N L G Hunkin's sow, Shutevale Princess.

 

Welsh

Mrs Helen Tongue and John Flay's boar, Slade Vulcan 4; res, G and J Owen's gilt, Lletty Nana 12.

 

SHEEP

 

Interbreed 

H J W Knight and Sons' pair of Hampshire Downs; res, Mr M Scott's Devon Closewool ram.

 

Oxford Down

Mr Michael Hackling's ewe; res, Mr J W Hook's ewe.

 

Charollais

Hopper and Sons' shearling ewe; res, Hopper and Sons' ewe lamb.

 

Greyface Dartmoor

Miss Valerie Pratt's group of three; res, Mr M A Rickson's yearling ewe.

 

Ryeland

Richard P Wear's yearling; res, Mr J E O and C Lloyd's ram lamb.

 

Scotch Blackface

Mr W J Jordan's ram; res, Mr W J Jordan's ewe with ewe lambs.

 

Suffolk

Mr Ross Lawrence's shearling ewe; res, Mr Ross Lawrence's shearling ram.

 

Texel

D I Corfield and Partners ram; res, D I Corfield and Partners ewe.

Black Welsh Mountain

Mr E O Williams's ram; res, Mr K J Bowman's pair of shearling ewes.

 

Bluefaced Leicester

Mr Rhs Turner's ewe; res, Messrs H W and H M Braddick's ram lamb.

 

British Berrichon du cher

Manor Farm Cattistock; res, Woodston Manor Partnership's ram lamb.

 

British Bleu Du Maine

Messrs Norman and Vile's shearling ram; res, Ms J Bury's senior ewe.

 

Black Welsh Mountain

E O Williams's ram; res, Mr K J Bowman's pair of shearling ewes.

 

Clun Forest

Mr Andrew Smith's ram; res, Mr Rex Vincent and Deb Searle's ewe lamb.

 

Devon Close Wool

Mr M Scott's ram; res, Mr M Scott's shearling ewe.

 

Devon and Cornwall Longwool

Messrs R E and O Snell's ram; res, J A Darke's shearling ewe.

 

Dorset Down

Mr W D Burrough and Son's ram lamb; res, Mr W D Burrough and Son's ewe lamb.

 

Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset

R and R Hole's shearling ewe; res, Mrs P Laws's ewe lamb.

 

Exmoor Horn

Messrs T Atkins and Sons ram; res, Mr M Scott's yearling ewe.

 

Hampshire Down

H J W Knight and Sons' pair of ewe lambs; res, Mr C J Westlake's ram lamb.

 

Jacob

J and A Milner's ewe; res, Mr and Mrs G and J D Phillips's ram.

 

Lleyn

Messrs Evans and hendy's ram; res, Mr P J Hendy and Mrs M Hendy's shearling ewe.

 

Zwartbles

Mr A J Thorburn's ewe; res, Mrs A R Simpson's ram.

 

Any other continental sheep breed

Mrs L Gregory's Beltex ram; res, Mr A J Carter's Texel ewe lamb.

 

Any other native sheep breed

Mrs Sue Martyn's Border Leicester ram; res, Mr J R Williams's Southdown shearling ewe.

 

A pair of 4600gns sales marked the highspot in bidding at at the Welsh Black Cattle Society's spring show and sale at Dolgellau.

Taking the first call at this level was the champion from the pre-sale show Bro-waen Erddyn 4 from Alwyn Morris, Gwynedd. By Gwern-Cynyddion Cai and out of Nant Mai 3 he sold to William Davies, Tywyn, Gwynedd.

The other transaction at this value came when Elwyn Pryce Evans sold Gerddi Cyfhebog 63. This one is a Cynon Carwyn son and out of Gerddi Rhianfa 2 and sold to to Thomas Brothers, Rhiwlas, Oswestry.

Then at 4200gns was Gwern-Cynyddion Erddyn 24. Bred by Robert John Evans, Llanbedr, Gwynedd. This one, by Bro-waen Erddyn and out of Gwern-Cynyddion Elen, had stood reserve champion in the pre-sale show and sold to Marshall Farms, Luxburogh, Somerset.

And taking a 4000gns bid was Rowland Rees when he sold Brysgaga Hebog 54 to Idris Roberts, Ysbyty Ifan, Betws y coed. This one is by Neuadd Hebog 151 and out of Brysgaga Hedydd 4.

In the female section the top bid of 1850gns came for Gerddi-Bluog Ann from Jessica Angharad Evans. Having taken the top ticket in the maiden heifers this one, by Brysgaga Erddyn 42 and out of Gerddi Ann 10, sold to C E and M L Jones, Trawsfynnydd, Gwynedd.

Averages: nine bulls, 3388gns, 31 females 908gns (R G Jones Farmers Marts).

The New Year may only be a few weeks old, but it has started in style for the Welsh Black Cattle Society, with their first sale of the year achieving a top price of 16,600gns at Dolgellau on Tuesday. But despite this high price buyers were cautious in their spending and only the best cattle were in demand.

Leading the way was the much admired bull Caerynwch Banner 6 from local breeder T W Williams. Fully homebred, Banner 6 is by Caerynwch Ebrillwr 9 and out of Caerynwch Mai 59. Born in August 2007, Banner 6 sold to join pedigree breeder Alun Vaughan, Moel Irwch Uchaf, Llanrwst.

Next best among the bulls was a 5400gns sale for Graig-Goch Gerwyn 29 from Emyr Jones, Nebo, Llanrwst. Gerwyn 29 is by Brysgaga Erddyn 42 and out of Graig Goch Cer 3. At 19 months old Gerwyn 29 joins alwyn Morris at Merrddyn, Llanrug, Caernarfon.

Sixteen pedigree Welsh Black Cattle have left the green green grass of home to join Denmark's first pedigree Welsh Black Cattle herd.

 

Last year 18 females and one bull were exported to the Bikubenfonden Foundation directed by Mr Henning Skovlund, forming the first pedigree herd of Welsh Black cattle in Denmark.  Mr Skovlund was so impressed with the cattle and their first crop of calves he returned in 2008 to purchase another 15 females and one bull.

 

Each year Denmark has chosen polled Welsh Black bulls from the Rhuddel Herd owned by Colin and Rhian Evans, Nant-y-Moch, Gwynfe, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire.  The females were purchased from the Castell Herd (10 heifers), the Graig-Goch Herd (four heifers) and the Rhuddel Herd (one heifer).

 

Four heifers are also set for new homes across the English channel. Three different farmers from Germany have bought three heifers from the Rhaeadr Herd and one heifer from the Rhuddel Herd.

 

Both countries are attracted to polled Welsh Black genetics and those cattle bred on organic holdings which have great emphasis on environmental grazing.

 

Charmian Middleton of the Rhaeadr herd said:

 

"Thirty four years on, three more descendants of our original major show-winning families have moved east to Germany. This includes the great, great, great, great granddaughter of Royal Welsh Show champion Welsh Queenie 6^th SR, whose daughter Rhaeadr Queenie and her young daughter Rhaeadr Candida, were exported to Canada in 1974.  I wish their new owners every success with them as they are from very prolific long-lived ancestors."

 

Chief Executive, Andrew James, said:

 

 'We're delighted to know that the cattle have served our European farmers well and they, in turn, have travelled to Wales to purchase more of our bloodlines'.

Welsh Black females met a ready demand at Dolgellau last week with the in-calf heifers, which represented more than half the catalogued entry, averaging £1157/head.

Hafodescob Molly 99, a two and half year old maiden heifer bred and sold by Gwenfair Jones and Sons topped the trade, making 3800gns when selling to Aled Thomas, Tyn Ion, Anglesey.

Among the in-calf entry the best price was a 3000gns call for another from the Jones family, Hafodescob Candy 13. This one was bought by Messrs B and L Pritchard, Marianglas, Anglesey.

Another from the Jones, Hafodescob Molly 97 was next top, making 2400gns to Lleyn Leisure and Rural Services, Pwllheli, Gwynedd.

Best price among the bulls was a 2100gns bid for Gelynin Dafydd 2 from huw Thomas Jones, Llwyngwil, Gwynedd. Buyer of this one was Eurwyn Edwards, Coleg Glyn Llifon, Caernarfon.