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May 13, 2013

Moore Concrete at Balmoral Show 2013

We are pleased to advise you that Moore Concrete will be exhibiting at the new location of the 145th Balmoral Show on the 15th – 17th May 2013 at Section B – Stand 18, near the Cattle Lawns.  Staff will be on hand to help you find the concrete solution which best suits your needs. We will have an extensive range of products on display, including

  • Livestock Water Troughs  - 15 Gallon up to 500 Gallon
  • Feed Troughs
  • Free Standing Retainer & Bunker Walls
  • Slurry Channel and Diagonal Slats
  • Gang Slats
  • Cubicle Bases & Cubicle End Walls
  • Prestressed Wall Panels
  • Tractor Weights
  • Footbath

We will also have our new 1500 Prestressed Panels  on display, these can be manufactured upto 250mm thick

 

Full details are available on our website www.moore-concrete.com

 

We hope you can visit us and we look forward to the pleasure of your company at our stand.

 

Should you require any further information in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Team on 028 2565 2566

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Ballymena Show News 2013

April 16, 2013

Ballymena Show News 2013

Committee members for Ballymena Show have elected the First Lady on to their Executive committee as Young Farmers Club representative. This follows extensive discussions with the three local YFCs, Ahoghill, Glarryford and Lisnamurrican, who will be exhibiting their enthusiasm for rural activities at Ballymena show at the end of May. 

 

Local lass, Miss Janette Stirling, has been involved with the Young Farmers movement for the last 17 years, since she joined Glarryford club and already volunteers at Ballymena show. Her membership and dedication to the YFC organisation has given her opportunities to take part in Exchange programmes throughout Europe and Canada where she had the privilege to participate in International events and learn of the problems faced by rural communities in the areas visited. She also takes part in many of the various competitions run by the YFC such as Craft, Public Speaking, Drama and Stock Judging.  ‘As a Junior member of Glarryford YFC, I got involved with the Young Farmer activities at Ballymena show and have enjoyed both participating and assisting with the organisation of the competitions and am delighted to accept this honorary position of YFC representative’. 

Miss J Stirlingl

 

Plans for BALLYMENA SHOW 2013 are well underway with Horse Jumping starting on Friday 24th May from 9.30am. The ever popular Sheep Dog Trials are back on the agenda and will commence at 4.30pm on the Friday. Other activities such as Shearing competitions will commence at 5pm with Trade Stands, Craft and Poultry exhibitions open from 6pm. YFC Tractor Handling, Jeep Challenge and sporting competitions including Tug-of-War will feature on the Friday night and local community entertainment will ensure their will be lots of laughs. 

Ballymena Showgrounds will be a hive of activity on Saturday 25th May with Pedigree Livestock classes commencing from 9.30am with competitors vying for the prestige of being chosen Supreme Champion. The local YFCs will be organising ‘It’s a Knockout’ which usually involves lots of water while raising money for charity.

Why not try your luck to win various prizes totalling £550 with Raffle prizes being drawn at the YFC trade stand on Saturday 25th May at 3pm or enter the craft competitions on offer – list of competitions available online at

www.ballymenashow.co.uk

So come along to Ballymena Showgrounds at the end of May and join in the festivities whilst supporting local producers.

Ballymena Show – Promoting Local

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Moira Holstein Sale April 2012

April 20, 2012

Holstein bulls to 4,200gns and heifers to 2,550 gns at Moira

Pedigree bulls scaled to heights of 4,200gns, while heifers peaked at 2,550gns, at this week’s Holstein NI show and sale, hosted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

Bulls met a selective trade with 10 lots selling to average £2,137 per head; while the female portion of the catalogue attracted a complete clearance with 24 heifers and cows averaging £1,966 each.

Sale leader at 4,200gns was the day’s male champion Relough Raydan ET (PLI £170), bred by Ronald McLean, and sons Malcolm and Barry, from Donaghmore, County Tyrone. This fourteen-month-old entry was sired by the O-Bee Manfred Justice son, Wa-Del Hayden ET, and is bred from the EX classified Relough Shottle Raven 4 ET who has averaged over 10,800kgs at 4.16% butterfat and 3.15% protein in three 305-day lactations. Backed by five generations of EX dams, this much-admired entry attracted a tussle of bids, selling to John Caldwell from Beragh, County Tyrone.

Judge Robert Wallace, Templepatrick, described the sale leader as an easy winner. “He is an exceptional bull, very well put together with good locomotion and sound legs and feet.” The pre-sale show was sponsored by Cloud computing company, FarmWizard, whose business development manager Mark Elliott was on-hand to congratulate the winners and present the rosettes.

Second highest price of the day 3,100gns was paid to Mark Truesdale, Newcastle, County Down, for the February 2011 born Castletru Rasputin ET (PLI £102). Sired by Ked Outside Jeeves, he is backed by seven generations of VG and EX dams. His dam, Ards Juror 1 Ruth 3 ET (EX94-6E) produced over 15,200kgs at 5.10% butterfat and 3.05% protein in her seventh 305-day lactation. Buyer was Sean O’Brien from Poyntzpass.

The reserve male championship was awarded to Ards Sparky ET (PLI £93), exhibited by Harry Patton, and sons Wallace and Wilson, from Newtownards, County Down. Born in October 2010 he is by Ked Outside Jeeves ET, while is dam is Opsal Durham Samantha ET (EX91-USA), which produced over 16,500kgs at 5.20% butterfat and 3.30% protein in her second 305-day lactation. Backed by nine generations of VG and EX dams, he failed to meet his reserve and was withdrawn from the salering unsold.

“The reserve champion is another good bull, with great dairy strength and breed character,” added the judge.

The McLean family – Ronald, Malcolm and Barry, also claimed the top price in the female section, when they realised 2,550gns for the third prize winning Relough Million Jessica. This potential eighth generation VG and EX heifer was born in November 2009 and is by the Comestar Outside son, England Ammon Million. Her dam, Relough Hillcrest Jessica VG88 produced over 10,100kgs at 4.27% butterfat and 3.27% protein in her second 305-day lactation. Calved four weeks and producing 38 litres per day, she sold to William Herron from Newtownhamilton, County Armagh.

Next best at 2,450gns was Ballygrainey Airraid Dory, a second calver brought out by Holstein NI chairman Jay Warden from Bangor, County Down. Sired by Sildahl Airraid, she produced over 8,000kgs at 4.93% butterfat and 3.23% protein in her heifer lactation. Six weeks calved and yielding 50 litres per day, this one sold to Sam Gilmore from Tandragee, County Armagh.

The Braedale Goldwyn son, Ards Russell, was behind the breeding of a potential tenth generation heifer which attracted 2,350gns for Messrs Patton, Newtownards. The October 2009 born Ards Russell Tara sold to George Anderson from Drumbo, Lisburn. Her dam, Ards Mr Sam Tara VG86 gave over 9,000kgs at 4.82% butterfat and 3.39% protein in her second 305-day lactation.

The second lot into the salering, Ballycrochan Bolton Zwartina, came under the hammer at 2,280gns for Aubrey Patterson from Bangor, County Down. Born in May 2009, this Cogent Loader daughter was bred from Ballycrochan Mascrael Tibbie 2, who produced an average of over 7,400kgs at 4.15% butterfat and 3.4% protein in five 305-day lactations. Buyer was William Herron from Newtownhamilton.

Following close behind at 2,220gns was the female champion, Hilltara Laurin Daydream 2, bred by the father and son team of Sam and John McCormick, Bangor, County Down.  This Den-K Marshall LL Laurin daughter, is bred from the GP84 (2yr) Hilltara Baxter Daydream who gave over 8,600kgs at 4.01% butterfat and 3.08% protein in her first 305-day lactation. Three weeks calved and producing 36 litres per day, she joins Sam Gilmore’s herd near Tandragee.

“The champion heifer is a good clean-boned animal, with a well attached, high and wide rear udder,” said Robert Wallace.

Next best at 2,200gns was the second calver, Ards Mascol O Ruth, from the Patton family, Newtownards. Sired by Mascol, this potential ninth generation VG and EX cow also sold to William Herron, Newtownhamilton.

Jim Morrison, Downpatrick, County Down, secured the reserve female championship award with Inch Shottle Daphne 11. Born in October 2009, this potential ninth generation VG and EX heifer is bred from Inch Goldwyn Daphne 6 ET VG89 who produced over 9,000kgs at 5.75% butterfat and 3.23% protein in her second 305-day lactation. Calved three weeks and producing 30 litres per day, she realised 2,000gns, selling to a pedigree herd in Stewartstown, County Tyrone. “This heifer is a cow maker, and has a well attached udder,” concluded the judge.

Results from the judging ring:

Heifer, born between 20/04/09 and 23/11/09 – 1, and reserve female champion, T J Morrison and Sons, Downpatrick, Inch Shottle Daphne 11 by Picston Shottle; 2, and honourable mention, Sam McCormick, Bangor, Hilltara Bonair Charlotte 2 by Karona Bonair; 3, Ronald McLean and Sons, Donaghmore, Relough Jessica by England Ammon Million.

Heifer, born between 21/12/09 and 16/03/10 – 1, and female champion, Sam McCormick, Hilltara Laurin Daydream 2 by Den-K Marshall LL Laurin; 2, Sam McCormick, Hilltara Bonair Edwina by Karona Bonair.

 Cow – 1, Sam McCormick, Hilltara Champion Liz by Calbrett IHH Champion.

 Bull, born between 28/10/10 and 25/01/11 – 1, and reserve male champion, Harry Patton and Sons, Newtownards, Ards Sparky ET by Ked Outside Jeeves ET; 2, Stuart Smith, Londonderry, Prehen Invincible by Magor Bolivia Allen ET; 3, Ronald McLean and Sons, Donaghmore, Relough Matthew by Ked Outside Jeeves.

 Bull, born between 29/11/11 and 02/03/11 – 1, and male champion, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Raydan ET by Wa-del Hayden ET; 2, and honourable mention, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Rhombus ET by Ri-Val-Re 2338 Niagra; 3, Philip and Simon Haffey, Portadown, Glasson Ashby ET by Picston Shottle.

Bull, born between 05/03/11 and 31/03/11 – 1, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Roxstar by Picston Shottle; 2, J Truesdale and Sons, Newcastle, Castletru Sebastian by England Ammon Million; 3, Philip and Simon Haffey, Glasson Victor by Braedale Goldwyn.

  • Holstein NI is hosting a show and sale of pedigree bulls at Kilrea Mart on Tuesday, May 1. The club’s monthly female sales will resume in September at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira. Meanwhile, log on to the Holstein NI website: http://www.holstein-ni.co.uk/ for regular updates and information about forthcoming events during the summer months.
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Ballymena Show 2012

April 9, 2012

BALLYMENA SHOW 2012
Thefarmpage is pleased to sponsor Ballymena Show 2012.

Saturday 26th May at Ballymena Showgrounds
(main day of Show)
Friday 25th May – Horse Jumping

SHOW SCHEDULES available soon!!
Cattle,Sheep & Goat, Shearing, Poultry, Home Industries & Floral Art 
Schedules & Entry Forms available from this website NOW.

GATE PRICES
ADULT    £6
CHILDREN 12-16    £3
CHILDREN under 12   FREE
CAR PARK      £3       

Closing Dates For Entries:
Poultry & Eggs     Wednesday 25th April    
Sheep & Goats    Wednesday 25th April 
Cattle                    Thursday 26th April
Horse & Pony      Tuesday 1st May
(Except Show Jumping)

 

Working Hunters (Ponies, Cobs & Horses) & Family Ponies only -
Entries will be accepted on Saturday 26th May at a higher rate than Pre-Entry – see section for details
Home Industries & Floral Art                Wednesday 2nd May
Horse Jumping (SJI Affiliated)       Friday 25th May
Pony Jumping (SJI Affiliated)           Saturday 26th May

Sheep Shearing          Saturday 26th May  This Event will be sponsored by the farm page.com 

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Irish National Holstein Show

March 20, 2012

Irish National Holstein Show Moira Co Antrim

Supreme champion, sponsored by Cookstown Dairy Services: Clandeboye Estate’s Clandeboye Champion Francesca. Reserve: Ronald McLean and Sons with Relough Deuce Danna 2 EX93. Honourable Mention: Stephen Haffey and Sons with Kilvergan Duplex Ethel 2 VG86 (2yr).

  

Exhibitor-bred champion, sponsored by Holstein UK: Clandeboye Estate’s Clandeboye Champion Francesca. Reserve: Ronald McLean and Sons with Relough Deuce Danna 2 EX93.

Junior Champion, sponsored by McLarnon Feeds: G and J Booth’s Beechview Advent Lalita Red ET. Reserve: Conor McAufield’s Sahara Jasper Regenia. Honourable Mention: Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Monsoon Lulu.

Intermediate Champion, sponsored by Genus ABS: Stephen Haffey and Son’s Kilvergan Duplex Ethel 2 VG 86 (2yr). Reserve: Philip and Simon Haffey’s Glasson KJ Jasper Sara VG87. Honourable Mention: Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Shottle Reanna 3 VG85.

Permier Breeder Award, sponsored by John Thompson and Sons: 1, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Herd; 2, Jim and Charlotte Stevenson’s Newry Herd; 3, Iain and McLean and Family’s Priestland Herd.

 Premier Exhibitor Award, sponsored by John Thompson and Sons: 1, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Herd; 2, Iain McLean and Family’s Priestland Herd; 3, Jim and Charlotte Stevenson’s Newry Herd.

Class 1- Heifer, born on or after 09/03/11, sponsored by Volac – 1, and exhibitor-bred award, John Patterson’s Ballyginniff Fever Shower by Crackholm Fever.

Class 2 – Heifer, born between 09/09/10 and 08/03/11, sponsored by Western Farm Enterprises – 1, and exhibitor-bred award, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Monsoon Lulu by Hilltara Monsoon; 2, Iain McLean and Family’s Priestland  5126 Shottle Sizzle ET by Picston Shottle; 3, Norman McCollum’s Bellmont Niagra Iowa by Ri-val-re 2338 Niagra ET; 4, Tommy Henry’s Mostragee Archie Tessa by Mostragee Archie Red.

Class 3 – Heifer, not calved, born between 09/09/09 and 08/09/10, sponsor by Tulivin Laboratories – 1, and exhibitor-bred award, G and J Booth’s Beechview Advent Lalita Red ET by KHW Kite Advent Red ET; 3, Conor McAufield’s Sahara Jasper Regenia by Wilcoxview Jasper; 3, Iain McLean and Family’s Priestland 4934 Goldwyn Ambrosia by Braedale Goldwyn; 4, Norman McCollum’s Bellemont Shottle Ramore ET by Picston Shottle; 5, Gaston and John Wallace’s Printshop Taslin Rhapsody 42 by Oseeana Taslin; 6, Robert Magowan’s Bannwater Rud Sheba 59 by Startmore Rudolph.

Class 4 – Dry Cow, sponsored by Masons Animal Feeds – 1, and exhibitor-bred award, Iain McLean and Family’s Priestland 4512 Axiom Delight by Canyon Breeze Axiom; 2, Norman McCollum’s Bellemont Baxter Phyl by Emerald Acres SA T Baxter; 3, Gaston and John Wallace’s Maineview Talent Peggy VG86.

Class 5 – Junior heifer in-milk, sponsored by Global Genetics – 1, exhibitor-bred and best udder awards,  Stephen Haffey and Sons’ Kilvergan  Duplex Ethel 2 VG86 (2yr) by Mesland Duplex; 2, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Shottle Reann 3 VG85 by Picston Shottle; 3, John Patterson’s Styche Shottle Patricia by Picston Shottle; 4, G and J Booth’s Clandeboye Shottle Willow by Picston Shottle; 5, Norman McCollum’s  Bellemont Million Valley by England Ammon Million; 6, Colin Irwin’s Cormeen Mr Burns 2238 by Dudoc Mr Burns.

Class 6 – Senior heifer in-milk, sponsored by Moore’s Animal Feeds – 1, exhibitor-bred and best udder awards, Philip and Simon Haffey’s Glasson KJ Jasper Sara VG87 by Wilcoxview Jasper; 2, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Jasper Maude VG88 by Wilcoxview Jasper; 3, Iain McLean and Family’s Priestland 4876 Goldwyn Karen by Braedale Goldwyn; 4, Jim and Charlotte Stevenson’s Newry Goldrun Darkey VG86 by Newry Goldrun ET; 5, Martin Millar’s Clandeboye Duplex P Willow ET VG88 by Mesland Duplex ET; 6, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Bolivia Dawn VG87 by Magor Bolivia Allen.

 Class 7 – Cow in-milk, having had two calvings (Junior), sponsored by FarmGate Nutrition- 1, and exhibitor-bred award, TJ Morrison and Sons  Inch Damion Vivian 2 by ERB Acres Damion; 2, and best udder award, Jim and Charlotte Stevenson’s Newry Doleman Barbie VG89 by Regancrest Doleman; 3, John Patterson’s Ballyginniff Goldwyn Cindy 2 by Braedale Goldwyn.

 Class 8 – Cow in-milk, having had two calvings (Senior), sponsored by SC Feeds – 1, exhibitor-bred and best udder awards, Clandeboye Estate’s Clandeboye Champion Francesca by Calbrett IHH Champion; 2, Lewis McMurray’s Riverdane Bolton Dellia ET VG89 by Sandy Valley Bolton; 3, Iain McLean and Family’s Grantchester Goldwyn  Nellie VG88 by Braedale Goldwyn.

Class 9 – 1, Cow in-milk, having had three calvings, sponsored by Trioliet – 1, and exhibitor-bred award, Ronald McLean and Sons Relough Deuce Danna 2 EX93 by Scientific SS Deuce; 2, and best udder award, Gavin O’Hagan’s Bavan Klumper Babs by Klumper 250; 3, Lewis McMurray’s  Matfield Shottle Gladys EX92 by Picston Shottle; 4, TJ Morrison and Sons Inch Goldwyn Breeze by Braedale Goldwyn; 5, Lewis McMurray’s Smiddlehill Goldwyn Melane EX93 by Braedale Goldwyn; 6, Andrew Kennedy’s Lecale Kendall Nina EX92 by Alfrag Juror Kendall.

Class 10 – Cow in-milk, having had four or more calvings, sponsored by Animax – 1, exhibitor-bred and best udder awards, Stephen Haffey and Sons’ Kilvergan  SR Jewel Milky Red EX94 by Shoremar Renown Jewel; 2, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Champion Maude EX92(2) by Calbrett IHH Champion.

 Class 11 – Cow, in-milk or in-calf, having produced a minimum of 50,000kgs, sponsored by Clandeboye Yoghurt – 1, and exhibitor-bred award, Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Champion Maude EX92(2) by Calbrett IHH Champion.

Class 12 – Novice class, sponsored by World Wide Sires – 1, exhibitor-bred and best udder awards, Jim and Charlotte Stevenson’s Newry  Doleman Barbie VG89 by Regancrest Doleman ET; 2, Martin Milla’s Clandeboye Duplex P Willow ET by Mesland Duplex ET; 3, Jim and Charlotte Stevenson’s  Newry Goldrun Darkey VG86 by Newry Goldrun.

Report

A dream champion which would compete anywhere in the world was how English judge Andrew Jones described the winner of the 2012 Irish National Holstein Show.

Mr Jones who runs the 100-cow Rossett herd based at Wrexham, awarded the supreme overall championship ribbons, sponsored by Cookstown Dairy Services, to Clandeboye Champion Francesca VG89, a senior second calver brought out by Mark Logan, herd manager at Clandeboye Estate in Bangor, County Down.

“This is an exceptional cow which would be capable of winning her class at any show around the world. She is a modern, well-balanced Holstein with a super mammary system, and moves well on a great set of feet and legs,” said the judge, who was undertaking his first judging appointment in Northern Ireland.

Clandeboye Champion Francesca VG89 also scooped the exhibitor-bred championship ribbons, sponsored by Holstein UK. This was her third show, having previously won the intermediate championship, honourable mention and exhibitor-bred awards at the Irish National Holstein Show and Balmoral Show in 2011.

Bred in Lady Dufferin’s 70-cow Clandeboye herd, this much-admired cow calved in December and is yielding 55 kilos daily. During her heifer lactation she produced 11,800 kilos in 305 days, and has a calving index of 380 days.  She is by Calbrett IHH Champion, while her dam Clandeboye Francesca EX94 has produced her eighth calf and has given over 100 tonnes of milk.

Claiming the reserve overall championship and reserve exhibitor-bred award, was the third calver Relough Deuce Danna 2 EX93, exhibited by the Ronald McLean, and sons Malcolm and Barry, from Donaghmore, County Tyrone.

 Sired by Scientific SS Deuce, she hails from the renowned Danna family, and is one of 280 cows in the noted Relough herd. Calved in November she is giving 47 kilos daily.

Andrew Jones added: ”This is another really good cow with length, dairy strength, and tremendous width.”

The honourable mention award went to the junior heifer in-milk class winner Kilvergan Duplex Ethel VG86 (2yr), owned by Stephen Haffey, and sons Timothy, David and Aaron, who milk 180 cows at Lurgan in County Armagh. Making her showring debut she also scooped the intermediate championship ribbons, sponsored by Genus ABS. Calved in December at two-years-old, this heifer is currently producing 34 kilos per day.

Sired by Mesland Duplex PI ET, her dam is the noted Bricknell Rubens Ethel 3 EX93, who has produced 70,000 kilos in four lactations at 4.75%BF and 3.43%P, and was honourable mention winner at the RUAS Winter Fair in 2008.

 “This heifer has a great future ahead of her,” added the Andrew Jones. “She is a nice youthful heifer, well- balanced and full of dairyness.”

The father and son team of Philip and Simon Haffey, Portadown, County Armagh, claimed the reserve intermediate championship, sponsored by Genus ABS. Glasson KJ Jasper Sara VG87 was described the judge as an extremely tall dairy heifer, with a long body and super feet and legs. This senior heifer is a daughter of Wilcoxview Jasper PI ET, and is bred from the noted Copywood Goldwyn Sara 2 ET – reserve champion at last year’s Irish National Holstein Show, and supreme champion at Balmoral in 2011.

Honourable mention in the intermediate championship line-up was the Picston Shottle daughter, Hilltara Shottle Reann 3 VG85, a junior in-milk heifer from Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara herd based at Bangor, County Down.

The junior championship was sponsored by McLarnon Feeds, with the plaudits going to Jason Booth, Stewartstown, County Tyrone, for the home-bred Beechview Advent Lalita Red ET. Sired by KHW Kite Advent Red PI ET, she is bred from Ourway SS Larissa Red ET. “This in-calf heifer is another splendid example of the breed. She is angular, stylish and well- balanced, “said Mr Jones.

Standing in reserve position was Sahara Jasper Regenia owned by Conor McAufield from Lisburn, County Antrim. Sired by Wilcoxview Jasper, her dam is Keofon Shot Reggnia 7.

Honourable mention in the junior line-up went to Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Monsoon Lulu. Sired by the Innwood Terrason son, Hilltara Monsoon, her dam is the VG88 Dale Valley Astronomical A Lulu.

The Hilltara herd also claimed the premier breeder and premier exhibitor awards which were sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd.

Concluding Andrew Jones said:” “I would like to thank Holstein Northern Ireland for inviting me to judge. It has been a privilege and the hospitality has been excellent. This has been a great show, and I’ve been very impressed with the standard of cattle forward and the level of enthusiasm shown by many of the younger exhibitors. The future of the dairy industry and the Holstein breed lies in the hands of our youth, and I am delighted to see that the Northern Ireland club has a large number of young exhibitors and members. “

Holstein NI chairman Alan Cleland thanked Andrew Jones for officiating as judge and presented him with a token of the club’s appreciation. “I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the winners and thank all of the exhibitors who participated in this year’s show. A special word of thanks to our valued sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible. Thanks also to the organising committee, and everyone who contributed to the success of the event.”

The 2012 Irish National Holstein Show, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, attracted almost 200 spectators, and an entry of over 70 pedigree Holsteins from more than 20 exhibitors.

A dream champion which would compete anywhere in the world was how English judge Andrew Jones described the winner of the 2012 Irish National Holstein Show.

Mr Jones who runs the 100-cow Rossett herd based at Wrexham, awarded the supreme overall championship ribbons, sponsored by Cookstown Dairy Services, to Clandeboye Champion Francesca VG89, a senior second calver brought out by Mark Logan, herd manager at Clandeboye Estate in Bangor, County Down.

“This is an exceptional cow which would be capable of winning her class at any show around the world. She is a modern, well-balanced Holstein with a super mammary system, and moves well on a great set of feet and legs,” said the judge, who was undertaking his first judging appointment in Northern Ireland.

Clandeboye Champion Francesca VG89 also scooped the exhibitor-bred championship ribbons, sponsored by Holstein UK. This was her third show, having previously won the intermediate championship, honourable mention and exhibitor-bred awards at the Irish National Holstein Show and Balmoral Show in 2011.

Bred in Lady Dufferin’s 70-cow Clandeboye herd, this much-admired cow calved in December and is yielding 55 kilos daily. During her heifer lactation she produced 11,800 kilos in 305 days, and has a calving index of 380 days.  She is by Calbrett IHH Champion, while her dam Clandeboye Francesca EX94 has produced her eighth calf and has given over 100 tonnes of milk.

Claiming the reserve overall championship and reserve exhibitor-bred award, was the third calver Relough Deuce Danna 2 EX93, exhibited by the Ronald McLean, and sons Malcolm and Barry, from Donaghmore, County Tyrone.

 Sired by Scientific SS Deuce, she hails from the renowned Danna family, and is one of 280 cows in the noted Relough herd. Calved in November she is giving 47 kilos daily.

Andrew Jones added: ”This is another really good cow with length, dairy strength, and tremendous width.”

The honourable mention award went to the junior heifer in-milk class winner Kilvergan Duplex Ethel VG86 (2yr), owned by Stephen Haffey, and sons Timothy, David and Aaron, who milk 180 cows at Lurgan in County Armagh. Making her showring debut she also scooped the intermediate championship ribbons, sponsored by Genus ABS. Calved in December at two-years-old, this heifer is currently producing 34 kilos per day.

Sired by Mesland Duplex PI ET, her dam is the noted Bricknell Rubens Ethel 3 EX93, who has produced 70,000 kilos in four lactations at 4.75%BF and 3.43%P, and was honourable mention winner at the RUAS Winter Fair in 2008.

 “This heifer has a great future ahead of her,” added the Andrew Jones. “She is a nice youthful heifer, well- balanced and full of dairyness.”

The father and son team of Philip and Simon Haffey, Portadown, County Armagh, claimed the reserve intermediate championship, sponsored by Genus ABS. Glasson KJ Jasper Sara VG87 was described the judge as an extremely tall dairy heifer, with a long body and super feet and legs. This senior heifer is a daughter of Wilcoxview Jasper PI ET, and is bred from the noted Copywood Goldwyn Sara 2 ET – reserve champion at last year’s Irish National Holstein Show, and supreme champion at Balmoral in 2011.

Honourable mention in the intermediate championship line-up was the Picston Shottle daughter, Hilltara Shottle Reann 3 VG85, a junior in-milk heifer from Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara herd based at Bangor, County Down.

The junior championship was sponsored by McLarnon Feeds, with the plaudits going to Jason Booth, Stewartstown, County Tyrone, for the home-bred Beechview Advent Lalita Red ET. Sired by KHW Kite Advent Red PI ET, she is bred from Ourway SS Larissa Red ET. “This in-calf heifer is another splendid example of the breed. She is angular, stylish and well- balanced, “said Mr Jones.

Standing in reserve position was Sahara Jasper Regenia owned by Conor McAufield from Lisburn, County Antrim. Sired by Wilcoxview Jasper, her dam is Keofon Shot Reggnia 7.

Honourable mention in the junior line-up went to Sam and John McCormick’s Hilltara Monsoon Lulu. Sired by the Innwood Terrason son, Hilltara Monsoon, her dam is the VG88 Dale Valley Astronomical A Lulu.

The Hilltara herd also claimed the premier breeder and premier exhibitor awards which were sponsored by John Thompson and Sons Ltd.

Concluding Andrew Jones said:” “I would like to thank Holstein Northern Ireland for inviting me to judge. It has been a privilege and the hospitality has been excellent. This has been a great show, and I’ve been very impressed with the standard of cattle forward and the level of enthusiasm shown by many of the younger exhibitors. The future of the dairy industry and the Holstein breed lies in the hands of our youth, and I am delighted to see that the Northern Ireland club has a large number of young exhibitors and members. “

Holstein NI chairman Alan Cleland thanked Andrew Jones for officiating as judge and presented him with a token of the club’s appreciation. “I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the winners and thank all of the exhibitors who participated in this year’s show. A special word of thanks to our valued sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible. Thanks also to the organising committee, and everyone who contributed to the success of the event.”

The 2012 Irish National Holstein Show, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, attracted almost 200 spectators, and an entry of over 70 pedigree Holsteins from more than 20 exhibitors.

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Aberdeen Angus Breed Society Show and Sale

February 18, 2012

Aberdeen Angus Bulls To £4000 at Dungannon

Thefarmpage recently received this report from the Aberdeen Angus show and sale at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Follow The Farm Page for more updates from all the show and sales for N Ireland native breeds

Quality Aberdeen Angus bulls met a buoyant trade with prices reaching a ceiling of 4,000gns at last week’s breed society show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart.

Following a 90% clearance auctioneer Trevor Wylie reported that 18 bulls changed hands to level at £2,806 – an increase of £680 on the same period last year.

The event was kindly sponsored by Jack Maguire of JM  Livestock Care.

Sale leader at 4,000gns was the third prize winning Kiltariff Duke K326 brought out by the father and son team of Kenneth and Steven Bready, who run a herd of 10 pedigree cows at Rathfriland, County Down. Born in June 2010 he is by Nightingale Proud Jake G405, and is out of a home-bred dam by BJ’s No Limits 15S.

This much-admired bull is backed by impressive Breedplan figures, +15 for milk, and an eye muscle area of +4.1, the highest in the catalogue. His terminal sire index is +30 and his self replacing index is +40. Buyer was James Thompson from Culmore, County Londonderry.

The champion’s sire, Nightingale Proud Jake G405, was purchased privately in a five-figure deal by Orkney breeder Colin Davidson in 2009. He produced the reserve champion Skaill Dido K309, which realised 16,000gns at the recent spring bull sale in Stirling.

Judge Desmond Mackey who runs the noted 37-cow Moneybroom herd based at Magheragall, Lisburn, awarded the male championship ribbons to the March 2010 born Lana Easy K721. Bred by the husband and wife team of Alan and Lana Cheney, Trillick, County Tyrone, this well fleshed entry is by the Nightingale Easy Papa G728 son, Blackhaugh Easy Papa G728. His dam Newpark Wonder, is by the noted DMM Distinction 17G.This bull has a milk value of +10, a TSI of +36 and an SRI of +49. Highest bidder at 3,600gns was Colin Maxwell from Clough, Downpatrick, County Down.

“The male champion has size, breed character and great locomotion. He is really good example of the Aberdeen Angus breed,” added the judge. “The reserve champion is another strong bull with good locomotion and a super backend.”

Claiming the reserve male championship was Tamneymullan Juryman K777, an ET son of Ranui W Impact 762, brought out by Robert and Keith Sufferin, Maghera, County Londonderry. With a milk value of +12, a TSI of 27 and an SRI of 41, he sold at 2,600gns to William Henry from Gravagh, County Londonderry.

The second prize winning Drumlone Europa K557 consigned by Kenneth Veitch from Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, came under the hammer at 3,600gns. Born in September 2010 he is by the 36,000gns The Moss Mr Eshton D409, and his dam is the Highland Colossal 101E daughter, Drumlone Essy G702.  Buyer was John Loughrin from Sandholes, near Cookstown, County Tyrone.

Following close behind at 3,500gns was the fourth prize winning Richhill Bouncer K401 exhibited by Robin Lamb and Sons, Richhill, County Armagh. Sired by the Canadian-bred Hi Diamond Greenstone 504, he is out of a home-bred dam by Bronte Linton. This March 2010 born entry caught the eye of Thomas Hamill from Downpatrick, County Down.

The long-established Coltrim herd of Neville and Ivan Forsythe, Moneymore, County Londonderry, sold two bulls to average £3,570 each. Both were sons of the herd’s jointly owned stock bull, Wedderlie Net Profit.

The fourth prize winning Coltrim Lord James K597 came under the hammer at 3,500gns. Born in September 2010, he sold to Turlough McAlister from Cushendall, County Antrim, and has a TSI of +31, an SRI of +43 and a milk value of +13.

Herd mate, Coltrim Everest K531 stood second in his class and changed hands for 3,300gns. This May 2010 born bull was snapped up by suckler herd owner James McCracken who runs 140 cows at Bellarena, County Londonderry. He is +10 for milk, has a TSI of +24 and an SRI of +31.

The Lamb family were back in the money again, this time at 3,000gns realised by the first prize winning Richhill Black John K456. He is by the home-bred Justamere Time Regulator 333N son, Richhill Dynasty H126, and is out of Richhill Black Mist F754. Buyer was H Cleland, Downpatrick, County Down.

Female champion Ballygannon Gay came under the hammer at 1,700gns for Kenneth Veitch, Lisbellaw. This May 2010 born maiden heifer was sired by KBJ Jetta 64D, and is bred from Lochgarman Unite. She also sold to H Cleland, Downpatrick.

John Lawrence, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, claimed the reserve female championship with the April 2010 born Carmean Ester K266. Sired by Woodvale Total G616, she is bred from the Cheeklaw Eirwyn daughter, Carmean Edna H207. Buyer at 1,600gns was Jim Donaldson from Killylea, County Armagh.

Also selling at 1,600gns was the fourth prize winning Eden Vale Elisa K581 bred by Mike Frazer of the Templepatrick-based Bruces Hill Cattle Co. Born in August 2010 she is by the herd’s 7,600gns stock bull Clougher Enoch – reserve male champion at Dungannon in April 2009. Her dam is the Woodvale Exclusive E141 daughter, Ashvale Ersal. Buyer was ten-year-old Alex Cleland who plans to establish a pedigree Aberdeen Angus herd on the family’s County Down dairy farm.

Four heifers sold to average £1,549 per head.

A reduction sale from the Whistlinthorns herd owned by Alan Wells, Portadown, County Armagh, reached a ceiling of 1,400gns. Sale leader was the four-year-cow with calf at foot, Whistlinthorns Mayflower H482, by the Fordel Eisenhower Y423 son, Liss Best Man. Buyer was P Owens, Ballygawley, County Tyrone.

Next best at 1,080gns was the April 2008 born Whistlinthorns Mayflower H537. She is by the Rawburn Transformer son, Liss Bonny Man F707, and was snapped up by John Best from Poyntzpass.

Nine cows from the Whistlinthorns herd sold to average £993 each.

Results from the judging ring include:

Bull, born between 02/01/10 and 30/03/10 – 1, and male champion, Alan Cheney, Trillick, Lana Easy K721 by Blackhaugh Easy Papa G728; 2, Moses Irwin Jnr, Fintona, Denamona Black Idalot K915 by Blelack Prince Camelot F588; 3, Mike Frazer, Bruces Hill Cattle Co, Templepatrick, Eden Vale Valentino K297 by Clougher Enoch G524.

Bull, born between 21/04/10 and 22/06/10 – 1, Robin Lamb, Richhill, Richhill Black John K456 by Richhill Dynasty H126; 2, Neville and Ivan Forsythe, Moneymore, Coltrim Everest K531 by Wedderlie Net Profit E916; 3, Kenneth Bready, Rathfriland, Kiltariff Duke K326 by Nightingale Proud Jake G405.

 Bull, born between 02/09/10 and 07/01/11 – 1, and reserve male champion, Robert Sufferin, Maghera, Tamneymullan Juryman K777 (ET) by Ranui W Impact 762; 2, Kenneth Veitch, Lisbellaw, Drumlone Europa K557 by The Moss Mr Eshton D409; 3,  Alwyn and Carol Armour and Sons, Dromara, Woodvale New Era K224 by Woodvale Mr Awesome E207.

Female, born between 15/04/10 and 09/04/11 – 1, and female champion, Kenneth Veitch, Lisbellaw, Ballygannon Gay by KBJ Jetta 64D; 2, and reserve female champion, John Lawrence, Magherafelt, Carmean Ester K266 by Woodvale Total G616; 3, Mike Frazer, Bruces Hill Cattle Co, Templepatrick, Eden Vale Miss P K441 by Netherton Fleur’s Legacy F390.

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s next show and sale at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart takes place on Tuesday, April 17

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Humac Engineering

February 15, 2012

Humac Engineering And Tuffmac Trailers

Humac Engineering And Tuffmac Trailers have informed thefarmpage that they will be attending the Welsh Agricultural Show. Keep up to date with Humac Engineering And Tuffmac Trailers with the farm page.

Come to find our stand at the Welsh Agricultural Machinery Show 15th -16th February 2011 to see the extensive range of agricultural equipment and trailers we manufacture and supply.

We operate as two companies, Humac Engineering which manufactures the agricultural equipment and Tuffmac Trailers that produces our vast range of trailers. We are based outside Omagh in County Tyrone and have recently moved to our contemporary, custom-built factory, where our extensive range of products are being manufactured.  Our customer demand is constantly growing which proves the high quality of our products.  We are continually striving to increase and refine our product range to meet the needs of our customers. 

Tuffmac Trailers

We have recently started manufacturing a 24’ livestock trailer. 

Our range of products includes:  livestock trailers, silage trailers, grain trailers, tipping trailers, dump trailers, feeding trailer, low loaders, a car transporter, drop side trailers and general purpose trailers.

As shown in the pictures our livestock trailers are now available with sheep decks and all come with the following standard features: Full front flap, Spare Wheel, Centre Dividing Gate, Slurry Tank and fully welded aluminium floors. 

Humac Engineering

We have recently added a 10.5 and 6.5 cubic yard rotary spreader to our range of agricultural equipment. 

We also design and manufacture the following products: 300gallon bunded diesel bowser, land rollers, hydraulic land rollers, land aerators, grass toppers, bale lifters, hydraulic bale lifters, hydraulic link boxes, heavy duty transport boxes.

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Moira Holstein NI Bull Sale

February 6, 2012

Milk quality winner leads Holstein bull offering at 6,000gns

Thefarmpage received this report of the latest Holstein bull sale heldat the Pedigree Sales Ring Moira Co Antrim. Keep up to date with the latest news from Moira Sales with The Farm Page.

Bulls with good conformation and high components were in strong demand at Holstein NI’s 22nd annual spring show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

Prices soared to a top of 6,000gns and 5,600gns, and following an almost complete clearance Taaffe Auctions reported that 28 bulls changed hands to level at 2,866gns per head – an increase of 430gns on the same period last year when 25 lots averaged 2,436gns each.

Attracting the day’s top price of 6,000gns was the Milk Quality Award winner Relough Amethyst ET (PLI £207) brought out by Ronald McLean, and sons Malcolm and Barry, from Donaghmore, Dungannon, County Tyrone. This fourteen-month-old entry was sired by the O-Bee Manfred Justice son, Morningview Legend ET, and is bred from five generations of EX dams. His dam is Relough Shottle Amy who gave over 12,000kgs at 4.83%BF and 3.15%P in her second 305-day lactation.

This bull is a full brother to Relough Amazon ET and Relough Agent ET – sold privately to a German AI stud. Earlier in the day he caught the eye of judge Trevor Lochart to secure the honourable mention ribbons. Bidding was brisk for this eye catching young bull with auctioneer Michael Taaffe taking the securing bid from Trevor McKinney, Maghera, County Londonderry.

Following close behind at 5,600gns was the second prize winning Ards Soloman ET (PLI £86) consigned by Harry Patton, and sons Wallace and Wilson, from Newtownards, County Down. Also born in November 2010 he is by the Comestar Stormatic son, Golden Oaks Alexander, while is dam is the noted Ridgefield Sara Rampage Red ET (VG89 3yr) – champion heifer in Holstein NI Herds Inspection Competition in 2009, and reserve supreme champion at Balmoral Show in 2009.

The dam produced almost 13,000kgs at 3.93%BF and 3.28%P in her second 305-day lactation, and her daughters have sold to a top of 6,600gns, realised by Ards Baxter Sara ET at the Causeway Classic in 2009. Backed by seven generations of VG and EX dams this bull was snapped up by Mr G Gilmore from Portaferry, County Down.

The Patton family also sold a December 2010 born England Ammon Million ET son bred from Ridgefield Sara Rampage Red ET. The third prize winning Ards Soloman (PLI £103) sold for 3,900gns to Mr C Caldwell from Castlederg, County Tyrone.  Five lots from the Ards herd sold to average 3,520gns per head.

Two lots came under the hammer at 4,800gns. First into the salering at 4,800gns was the November 2010 born Relough Glorious (PLI £124) which sold to David Hadden from Mountnorris, County Armagh. This third prize winner was also sired by Morningview Legend ET, and is bred from the VG86 Relough Toystory Gloriette ET which produced over 9,500kgs at 4.21%BF and 3.22%P in her second 305-day lactation.  He is backed by eight generations of VG and EX dams.

Castletru Reginald Red (PLI £108) attracted a bid of 4,800gns for Jim and Mark Truesdale from Newcastle, County Down. This thirteen-month-old entry was sired by Aggravation Lawn Boy P-Red, and is bred from Inch September Roxy 2 ET (VG88) which produced over 10,900kgs at 4.83%BF and 3.11%P in her second 305-day lactation. Backed by eight generations of VG and EX dams, he sold to Dessie and Jonathan Moore from Fintona, County Tyrone.

Judge Trevor Lockhart who runs the 150-cow Ballyelly herd based at Ramelton in County Donegal awarded the supreme championship to Prehen Inspire ET (PLI £111). Bred by Robert and Stuart Smith, Londonderry, this bull is backed by 12 generations of VG and EX cows averaging 90 points. His sire is the Braedale Goldwyn son, Comestar Lauthority, while his dam is Prehen Allen Ivory EX who gave over 9,300kgs at 4.37%BF and 3.27%P in her third 305-day lactation.

The champion was snapped up at 4,050gns by John Armstrong from Dromore, County Tyrone.

The pre-sale show was generously sponsored by Northern Bank with John Henning, head of agricultural relations, on hand to congratulate the winners and present the rosettes.

Next best at 3,800gns was the first prize winning Relough Davinci ET (PLI £175). This November 2010 born bull was sired by Macomber O-Man Bogart, and is bred from seven generations of VG and EX dams. His dam Relough Dante Danna 3 (EX95 3E) (EX95 MS) LP50 was supreme champion at the Irish National Holstein Show in 2006, and produced over 13,800kgs at 4.77%BF and 3.22%P in her fourth 305-day lactation. Buyer was Lyle Bryson from Dunadry, County Antrim. Eight bulls from the Relough herd sold to average 3,437.5 per head.

The reserve championship went to Ards Rochester, a December 2010 born Sandy Valley Bolton son from Messrs Patton. Backed by seven generations of VG and EX dams, he is bred from Ards Lheros P Ruth ET. Highest bidder at 3,000gns was Mr W Armstrong from Crossgar, County Down.

Other leading prices include:

3,200gns – Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Emperor ET (PLI £138) to Cormac Cunningham, Strathroy, Omagh, County Tyrone.

3,100gns – T J Morrison and Sons, Downpatrick, Inch Niagra (PLI £99)to Derek Allen, Cookstown, County Tyrone; Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Remembrance (PLI £131) to S McAuley, Donaghadee, County Down.

Results from the judging ring include:

Class 1, bull born between 06/10/10 and 11/11/10 – 1, T J Morrison and Sons, Downpatrick, Inch Nigel (PLI £92) by Ri-val-re 2338 Niagra ET; 2, Ronald McLean and Sons, Donaghmore, Relough Remembrance (PLI £131) by Macomber O-Man Bogart; 3, T J Morrison and Sons, Inch Jee (PLI £128) by Ked Outside Jeeves.

Class 2, bull born between 12/11/10 and 27/11/10 – 1, and honourable mention, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Amethyst ET (PLI £207) by Morningview Legend ET; 2, Harry Patton and Sons, Newtownards, Ards Soloman ET (PLI £86) by Golden Oaks Alexander; 3, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Glorious (PLI £124) by Morningview Legend.

Class 3, bull born between 28/11/10 and 17/12/10 – 1, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Davinci ET (PLI £175) by Macomber O-Man Bogart; 2, Harry Patton and Sons, Ards Rex (PLI £125) by Sandy Valley Bolton; 3, Harry Patton and Sons, Ards Soloman (PLI £103) by England Ammon Million ET.

Class 4 – bull born between 22/12/10 and 28/01/11 – 1, and supreme champion, Robert and Stuart Smith, Londonderry, Prehen Inspire ET (PLI £111) by Comestar Lauthority; 2, and reserve champion, Harry Patton and Sons, Ards Rochester (PLI £104) by Sandy Valley Bolton; 3, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Mantle (PLI £118) by Relough Dollarman (Braedale Goldwyn).

Milk Quality Award – 1, Ronald McLean and Sons, Relough Amethyst ET (PLI £207); 2, Robert and Stuart Smith, Prehen Inspire ET (PLI £111) by Comestart Lauthority.

Holstein NI’s monthly female show and sale takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira, on Wednesday, February 22. Sponsored by Kilco judging commences at 10.30am, followed by the sale at 11.30am.  Details and catalogues from Taaffe Auctions on tel: 00353 41 9881228.

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Holstein NI Show and Sale Jan 2012

January 19, 2012

Moira Holstein Report Show and Sale

Thefarmpage received this report from the Holstein NI  on the recent Show And Sale held at Moira January 2012. Keep up to date with regular reports from Holstein NI With The Farm Page.

Steady trade with Holstein heifers to 3,250gns at Moira

Fresh calved heifers attracted a steady trade at Holstein NI’s January show and sale, conducted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.

 Prices reached a ceiling of 3,250gns, and following a 94% clearance 29 heifers changed hands to average 2,190gns per head.

Top price of the sale came late in the day for Ards Shottle Nell consigned by Harry Patton and Sons, Newtownards, County Down. This two-year-old heifer by Picston Shottle is bred from the EX classified Ards Champion Nell. Calved five weeks she stood second in her class and caught the eye of a County Tyrone milk producer.

Sam McCormick, and son John, from the noted Hilltara herd in Bangor, County Down, sold two home-bred heifers at 2,820gns each. First into the salering at 2,820gns was the day’s honourable mention award winner Hilltara Bolivia Simone. Born in September 2009 she is by Magor Bolivia Allen, while her dam is a GP84 (2yr) by Innwood Terrason. Calved four weeks and producing 42 litres per day, she joins a dairy herd based at Dromore, County Tyrone.

Magor Bolivia Allen was also behind the breeding of the McCormick’s Hilltara Bolivia Freda, which caught the eye of David McClurg, Crossgar, County Down at 2,820gns. Born in September 2009, this potential 5th generation VG and EX heifer is bred from the VG87 (2yr) Hilltara Gibson Freda 2 which gave over 9,000kgs at 4.13% butterfat and 3.11% protein in her second 305-day lactation.

The McCormick father and son team had a successful day at Moira, selling three heifers to average 2,786gns per head, and also scooping the supreme championship and honourable mention awards which were generously sponsored by Cogent.  The awards were presented by Cogent’s regional manager Ashley Fleming.

The overall champion was the October 2009 born Hilltara Calypso Flo which came under the hammer at 2,720gns. Sired by the Wil-Harte E Louie son, Nor-Bert Calypso TW, she is bred from the VG89 Hilltara Jolly Flo. Calved five weeks and yielding 33 litres daily this one also travels to Dromore in County Tyrone.

Judge John Wallace who runs the 200-cow Printshop herd in partnership with his father Gaston, at Nutt’s Corner, County Antrim, described the champion as a powerful heifer with a lovely udder. “It has been a good show of stock, all of which were well presented in the showring.”

The reserve championship award went to Kilvergan Co Bonus, a September 2009 born entry from Stephen Haffey, and sons Timothy, David and Aaron, from Lurgan, County Armagh. Sired by the home-bred Comestar Outside son, Kilvergan Co Erle, her dam is GP94 Kilvergan Jedi Bonus which is projected to give over 9,900kgs in her fourth lactation.

“The reserve champion is a nice well balanced heifer. She has great height and width of rear udder,”

The Haffey family sold seven heifers to average 2, 256gns per head. Leading their line-up at 2,740gns was the fourth prize winning Kilvergan K Damion Shine, which sold To William Herron from Newtownhamilton, County Armagh. Born in November 2009 she is by the ERB Acres Damion son, Kilvergan Damion ET.

Another November 2009 born Kilvergan Damion ET son sold to Trevor Keatley, Castlederg,  County Tyrone, for 2,700gns.

 Also selling at 2,700gns was the fifth prize winning Relough Lightning Muffler bred by Ronald McLean and Sons, Donaghmore, County Tyrone. Born in November 2009, this potential fifth generation EX heifer was sired by Lylehaven Lightning. She also joins Trevor Keatley’s Aghyaran pedigree herd.

Other leading prices include:

2,500gns Harry Patton and Sons, cow Ards Redrock Trish Red to Robert Reid, Banbridge.

2,350gns Stephen Haffey and Sons, Lurgan, Kilvergan Sam Primrose to Trevor Keatley.

2,320gns William Crawford, Brookeborough, Ardmore Mr Sam Snowdrop to William Herron.

2,220gns Harry Patton and Sons, Newtownards, Ards Debonair Margot to George Anderson, Drumbo.

2,200gns Jim Stevenson, Kilkeel, Newry Dotman Primrose to William Herron; and Stephen Haffey and Sons, Kilvergan Sam Pleasure to Billy Morton, Armagh.

Results from the judging ring include:

Heifer in-milk, born between April 2009 and September 2009 – 1, and reserve champion, Stephen Haffey and Sons, Lurgan, Kilvergan Co Bonus by Kilvergan Co Erle; 2, and honourable mention, Sam McCormick, Hilltara Bolivia Simone by Magor Bolivia Allen; 3, Jim Stevenson, Kilkeel, Newry Dotman Emerald by Newry Dotman.

Heifer in-milk, born between October 2009 and January 2010 – 1, and supreme champion, Sam McCormick, Bangor, Hilltara Calypso by Nor Bert Calypso TW; 2, Harry Patton and Sons, Newtownards, Ards Shottle Nell by Picston Shottle; 3, Stephen Haffey and Sons, Lurgan, Kilvergan Sam Pleasure by Regancrest Mr Drham Sam.

  • Holstein NI’s next monthly heifer show and sale takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Wednesday, February 22.

  

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Holstein NI Bull Sale Ballymena

January 16, 2012

Ballymena holstein Bull Sale January 2012

Thefarmpage received this latest report from Ballymena Holstein Bull Sale. Keep upto date with the latest sales information with The Farm Page.

Prices reached a ceiling of 3,300gns and 14 lots change handsto average £1,845 per head at Holstein NI’s January bull sale, hosted by J A McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock Market.

Topping the sale was the first bull into the ring, Rossigh Shottle Minstrel, bred by Gerry O’Donnell who had made the trip from Killadeas in County Fermanagh.  This two-year-old entry was sired by Picston Shottle, and is bred from the VG87 (2yr) Croagh Susie Mist 33 which gave over 9,500kgs at 5.20%BF and 3.42%P in her second lactation.

 

 

 

 Bidding was brisk for this eye-catching bull. The successful bidder was pedigree breeder Noel Muldrew from Castle Dillon in County Armagh.  As the buyer of the highest priced lot Mr Muldrew was the recipient of the £100 cash bonus sponsored by AI Services (NI) Ltd.

Second highest price of the day 2,300gns was paid to Mervyn McGimpsey, Newtownards, for the August 2010 born Towerview Reliant ET. Sired by O-Bee

Manfred Justice, his dam is Relough Shottle Raven ET PI GP83. This one was snapped up by James McVitty from Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, who received the £50 buyer bonus.

Two lots came under the hammer of auctioneer Jonathan Speers at 2,200gns each.

First into the salering at 2,200gns was Ballycrochan Golden Shot brought out by Aubrey Patterson, and herdsman Raymond MCartney from Bangor, County Down. This April 2010 born bull was sired by Picston Shottle, and is out of the home-bred Ballycrochan Goldwyn Sara GP84 which gave over 10,000kgs at 4.27%BF and 3.88%P in her second 305-day lactation.

Also selling at 2,200gns was Moree Burns Megalite, a September 2010 born entry consigned by Bertie Kelso and Sons, Pomeroy, Dungannon.  Sired by Dudoc Mr Burns, he is bred from the VG85 Moree Scarlet Meg, which produced over 9,900kgs at 4.58%BF and 3.25%P in her fourth 305-day lactation. Buyers were Messrs D and A Erwin from Ballymena, County Antrim.

Next best at 2,100gns was the September 2010 born Carnhill C Planet bred by Conor Casey, Cloughmills, County Antrim.  This Ensenada Taboo Planet son is out of the home-bred Carnhill Leif Claire EX90, which gave over 10,500kgs at 4.45%BF and 3.59%P in her third 305-day lactation.

Holstein NI chairman Alan Cleland thanked Ivan Minford of AI Services (NI) Ltd for its generous sponsorship.

Prices reached a ceiling of 3,300gns and 14 lots changed hands to average £1,845 per head at Holstein NI’s January bull sale, hosted by J A McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock Market.

Holstein NI’s premier bull show and sale, sponsored by Northern Bank, takes place at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira on Wednesday, February 1. Judging commences at 10.30am, followed by the sale at 11.30am. Catalogues are available on request from Taaffe Auctions on tel: 00353 41 9881288

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