Cornwall Pedigree Calf Show Sunday 28th October 2018 Results British Simmental Section

by British Simmental | Nov 5, 2018 | 2018 Cornwall News, 2018

Bull Born 1st October 17 – December 31st 17

1st Bosahan Infinity (P) x Heathbrow Freddie Star (P) – Champion & Reserve Continental Interbreed Champion

2nd Killiworgie Ironside  x Killiworgie Emperor

3rd Bosahan Iliad x Skerrington Armada

Heifer Born 1st October 17 – December 31st 17

1st Bosahan Ivette Alseha x Heathbrow Freddie Star (P)

2nd Killiworgie Camelia’s Icandy x Killiworgie Emperor

Bull Born January 1st 18 – February 28th 18

1st Brynsworthy Jethro x Killiworgie Emperor

2nd Chegwidden Jericho x Chegwidden Fergal Gallant

3rd Tregnether Jackpot x Sterling Gino

Heifer Born January 1st 18 – February 28th 18

1st Killiworgie Buttercup’s Jasmine x Seaview Prince Charming – Reserve Champion

Bull Born March 1st 18 onwards

1st Gwili Jaguar x Woodhall Ferrari

Heifer Born March 1st 18 onwards

No Entries

1st Simmental Sired Suckler Calf Show – Truro 17th October 2018

by British Simmental | Oct 26, 2018 | 2018 Cornwall News, 2018

SIMMENTAL-SIRED SUCKLED CALF JUDGED SALE RESULTS Judge: Mr. Graham Reed from the “Skylark” Herd at Bickleigh, Tiverton

Lodge & Thomas in conjunction with the Cornwall Simmental Club and the British Simmental Society were pleased to host a Special Judged Prize Sale of Simmental-Sired Suckled Calves on Wednesday17thOctober at Truro Market alongside our 2nd Commercial Suckled Calf Prize Sale. The   sponsorship of our Second Suckled Calf Prize Sale which was a great success!! There was a lovely show of Simmentals on offer and different buyers for each of the winning bunches which surely shows much confidence in the breed.

Prizes: £50 for each class winner as judged plus £25 for the buyer £75 for highest sale price achieved in each category:

Class 1: Steers born from 1st March 2018 Judged Winner: Mrs. P.E. Williams of Pendeen and  Top Sale Price: £700 Buyer: Miss L. Searle of Luxlyan

 Class 2: Heifers born from 1st March 2018 Judged Winner: Mrs. P.E. Williams of Pendeen & Top Sale Price: £545 Buyer: Messrs. I.R.& R.P.Downing of Rame Cross

 Class 3: Steers born 1st October 2017 – 28th February 2018 Judged Winner: Messrs. P.J. & B. Olds of Constantine & Top Sale Price: £870 Buyer: Treganhoe Farm Partnership of Sancreed

Class 4: Heifers born 1st October 2017 – 28th February 2018 Judged Winner: Messrs. A.P. & S.R. Hooper of Castle-an-Dinas & Top Sale Price: £540 Buyer: Mr. A.D. Orchard of Bugle

Cornwall Simmental Club Commercial Day 2018

by British Simmental | Sep 10, 2018 | 2018 Cornwall News, 2018

Beef cattle breeders from St Buryan to Bude attended the seventh commercial open day organised by Cornwall Simmental Club on Sunday 9th September. Warmly welcomed by Phil and Lesley Martyn Uglow at Hornacott Farm, Boyton, Launceston the event was sponsored by the British Simmental Society.

The farm tour was preceded by a talk given by Philip Warren of Warren Butchers who emphasised the importance of producing meat to meet the changing trends of today’s and future buyers needs which are underpinned by a growing awareness of welfare and health concerns for sentient beings. The discerning customer was prepared to pay for quality over quantity and he went on to highlight the value of the British Simmental making the following points:

·         Breeders should promote the benefits of hybrid vigour offered by Simmental terminal sires when used across native breeds thereby improving the gene pool of milky dams capable of raising early finishing grass fed progeny

·         The eating quality of meat is globally recognised as being influenced by maternal genetics. Breeders will be rewarded in the future for a  consistent, premium product already sought by leading chefs in the restaurants across England which his business sources for them

He concluded by urging breeders to consider the size of the cattle they are aiming for as bigger is not better for the cuts of meat his customers prefer.

The visit continued in wonderful sunshine as ninety suckler cows and their progeny were viewed. Phil Martyn Uglow explained the successful changes in breeding policy the family had made by crossing both Simmental and Charolais sires on a range of native breeds and putting the retained breeding females back to a Simmental bull.

A group of Simmental cross heifers due to calve at twenty two to twenty four months old typified the stamp of cattle desired.  Mothering ability coupled with the renowned docility and fertility of the Simmental breed have justified the decisions made.

Robust suckled calves due to be weaned will fulfil the desired specifications outlined by the guest speaker.