by Iain | Jun 4, 2012 | Uncategorised
Breeders were out in force at the NI Simmental Club’s annual stockjudging competition, hosted recently by the Boyd Family’s noted Slievenagh herd based at Portglenone, County Antrim on Monday, June 4, 2012.
Club chairman Nigel Glasgow welcomed everyone and said he was delighted to see such an excellent turnout of members and their families.
Novice and experienced judges put their skills to the test by placing four classes of animals – cows, two-year-old heifers, yearling heifers and junior bulls.
Master judge for the evening was John Moore who runs the well-known Omorga herd at Beragh in County Tyrone. “There were quality animals in each class which made them difficult to place, so tonight’s exercise wasn’t a simple one. Even the most experienced judges would have found these classes challenging.”
John Moore announced the results of each class, before the highest placed competitors in each section were revealed.
The winners included:
Junior (under 21) – 1, Jamie Boyd, Portglenone and Alan Burleigh, Florencecourt; 2, Shane McDonald, Tempo and Andrew Clarke, Tynan.
Junior (21 to 30-years-old ) – 1, Christopher Weatherup, Ballyclare; 2, Christopher Boyd, Portglenone.
Open class – 1, Michael Robson, Doagh; 2, Cecil McIlwaine, Newtownstewart; 3, Nigel Glasgow, Cookstown.
Nigel Glasgow congratulated the winners and thanked the Boyd family for their warm welcome and excellent hospitality. “Thanks also to Darla Boyd and the ladies who provided and served the beautiful supper.”
“Tonight has provided us all with an excellent opportunity to get together socially, test our judging skills, and view the renowned Slievenagh Herd.”
“On a more serious note, the event has also enabled us to select two teams of junior judges to represent Northern Ireland at the Simmental Young Members’ Association national stockjudging finals which take place at the East of England Show, near Peterborough, on July 6 to 8.
“Thanks to Merial Animal Health for its continued sponsorship of our young judging teams. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the junior judges well for the national finals next month.”
by Iain | Jun 2, 2012 | Uncategorised
By Julie Hazelton
The father and son team of Leslie and Christopher Weatherup from Ballyclare, celebrated success in the Simmental section at Lurgan’s Centenary Show on Saturday 2nd June.
The County Antrim duo scored a hat-trick, claiming the female and supreme overall Simmental championship ribbons, as well as top honours in the Woodcraft Kitchens (Kilrea) Junior Heifer Derby.
Their much-admired home-bred heifer, Lisglass Clover 2nd, was sired by the 10,000gns Slimero Victory, and is out of a dam purchased from the Robson family’s noted Kilbride Farm Herd based at Doagh.
The sixteen-month-old heifer caught the eye of judge Cecil Mclwaine, who runs the noted Corrick Herd based at Newtownstewart, County Tyrone.
Lisglass Clover 2nd was junior champion at Balmoral Show in May, and secured the breed’s reserve female championship award Ballymena Show.
Claiming the day’s reserve supreme championship award was the male champion, Slievenagh Bonjovi, stock bull in Duncan McDowell’s Castlemount Herd based at Newtownards, County Down. Purchased privately from Robin and Darla Boyd, Portglenone, this December 2010 born entry is by the Cairnview Snazzy son, Slievenagh Willem.
This is Bonjovi’s third successive reserve male championship, having secured the title at both Balmoral and Ballymena Shows.
Claiming the reserve female championship award was Ballinlare Farm Buttercup 2nd, a January 2010 born heifer exhibited by Joe Wilson from Newry, County Down. Sired by the 20,000 Euro Curaheen Tyson, she is out of a home-bred dam. This was her second outing on the NI Show circuit, having won the female and reserve supreme championship prizes at Balmoral Show in May.
The Lurgan Show qualifiers for the Ivomec Super Simmental Pair of the Year competition were Scribby Farms Cracker, a sixteen-month-old ET Celtic Rock son, and Scribby Farms Baroness, a November 2010 born ET daughter of Dripsey Super King, bred and exhibited by Keith Nelson from Rosslea, County Fermanagh.
The 100th Anniversary of Lurgan Show also played host to the final of the Simmental Junior Heifer Derby. Open to heifers born in 2011, this competition is generously sponsored by club member Eamon McCloskey of Woodcraft Kitchens based at Kilrea.
The Weatherup’s heifer was the hotly tipped favourite, while brothers Shane and Paul McDonald from Tempo, County Fermanagh, claimed the reserve championship with the home-bred Coolcran Lady Cara. Born in April 2011, she is by the noted Kilbride Farm Newry, and is bred from a dam carrying the Ashland prefix.
First and second prize winners competed in the final line-up of the Junior Heifer Derby. Also featured were the first prize winning Ranfurly Weikel 10th, a nine-month-old Raceview King daughter from David Hazelton’s herd at Dungannon. Standing behind her was Duncan McDowell’s Castlemount Chrissy, an October 2011 born Cairnview Snazzy daughter.
Results from the Simmental section at Lurgan Show include:
Cow, any age – 1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Templepatrick, Hockenhull Natalie 34th by Dovefields Gallant.
Heifer, born between 01/01/10 and 30/06/10 – 1, Joe Wilson, Newry, Ballinlare Farm Buttercup 2nd by Curaheen Tyson; 2, WD Hazelton, Dungannon, Ranfurly Weikel 6th by Raceview King; 3, Thelma Gorman, Armagh, Woodford Bluebell by Sacombe Edgar.
Heifer, born between 01/07/10 and 31/12/10 – 1, Keith Nelson, Rosslea, Scribby Farms Baroness ET by Dripsey Super King.
Bull, born on or before 31/12/10 – 1, Duncan McDowell, Newtownards, Slievenagh Bonjovi by Slievenagh Willem.
Bull, born on or after 01/01/11 – 1, Keith Nelson, Scribby Farms Cracker ET by Celtic Rock; 2, Thelma Gorman, Woodford Crackerjack by Kilbride Farm Newry; 3, Johnathan Farrell, Markethill, Corhammock Cosmo Clarke by Camus Frontier.
Pair, property of exhibitor – 1, Keith Nelson, Scribby Farms Cracker ET and Scribby Farms Baroness ET; 2, Duncan McDowell, Slievenagh Bonjovi and Stralongford Bianca; 3, Shane and Paul McDonald, Tempo, Coolcran Juliet Cinderella and Coolcran Lady Cara.
Calf, under one-year-old – 1, Thelma Gorman, Woodford Crackerjack by Kilbride Farm Newry; 2, WD Hazelton, Ranfurly Weikel 10th by Raceview King; 3, Jim Hamilton, Rock, Dungannon, Slatequarry Kimberly Tyson by Curaheen Tyson.
by Iain | May 26, 2012 | Uncategorised
The Templepatrick-based Bruces Hill Cattle Company owned by Mike Frazer continued on winning form at Ballymena’s 114th annual show on Saturday 26th May 2012.
Following on from the recent Balmoral Show, senior stock bull Hockenhull Ali Baba retained his male and supreme championship titles, while his herd mate Hockenhull Natalie 34th claimed the female and reserve supreme championship ribbons.
Judge Kenneth Stubbs, Irvinestown, awarded the reserve male championship award to Duncan McDowell’s stock bull, Slievenagh Bonjovi.
Runner-up in the female section was Lisglass Clover 2nd, a home-bred junior heifer from Leslie and Christopher Weatherup’s herd at Ballyclare.
Two home-bred heifers from David Hazelton’s herd at Dungannon qualified for the Ivomec Super Pair of the Year Final. They were Ranfurly Weikel 6th and Ranfurly Weikel 7th.
Results from the 2012 Ballymena Show include:
NI Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club Trophy for the champion:
Bruces Hill Cattle Company
Reserve: Bruces Hill Cattle Company.
Qualifier for the Ivomec Super Simmental Pair of the Year:
David Hazelton.
Cow, born before 01/01/09
1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Templepatrick, Hockenhull Natalie 34th by Dovefields Gallant.
Heifer, born between 01/01/10 and 30/06/10
1, David Hazelton, Dungannon, Ranfurly Weikel 6th by Raceview King;
2, David Hazelton, Ranfurly Weikel 7th by Lykke Sirius;
3, Duncan McDowell, Newtownards, Stralongford Bianca by Bridgemount Vixen.
Heifer, born between 01/01/11 and 31/08/11
1, Leslie and Christopher Weatherup, Ballyclare, Lisglass Clover 2nd by Slimero Victory 2;
2, Wesley Abraham, Irvinestown, Magheracrigan Clare 2nd by Omorga Volvo;
3, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Edenvale Amanda by Kilbride Farm Newry.
Bull, born on or before 31/12/10
1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Hockenhull Ali Baba by Kilbride Farm Newry;
2, Duncan McDowell, Slievenagh Bonjovi by Slievenagh Willem.
Bull, born between 01/01/11 and 31/08/11
1, Robert and Richard Rodgers, Portglenone, Hiltonstown Cain by Raceview King;
2, Johnathan Farrell, Markethill, Corhammock Cosmo Clarke by Camus Frontier;
3, Mrs Thelma Gorman, Armagh, Woodford Crackerjack by Kilbride Farm Newry.
Bull or heifer calf, born on or after 01/09/11
1, Andy Weatherup, Larne, Ballyvallough Captain by Omorga Volvo;
2, Duncan McDowell, Castlemount Chrissy by Cairnview Snazzy.
Pair, property of exhibitor
1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Hockenhull Natalie 34th and Hockenhull Ali Baba;
2, David Hazelton, Ranfurly Weikel 6th and Ranfurly Weikel 7th;
3, Duncan McDowell, Slievenagh Bonjovi and Stralongford Bianca.
by Iain | May 18, 2012 | Uncategorised
By Julie Hazelton
The Templepatrick-based Bruces Hill Cattle Company claimed the championship plaudits at this year’s Balmoral Show.
Breed newcomer Mike Frazer founded the Edenvale herd in 2009, and was making his debut appearance on the Northern Ireland Simmental show circuit.
Judge, Bertie Houston, Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, awarded the male and supreme overall championship to the senior bull class winner, Hockenhull Ali Baba. This three-year-old stock bull is by Kilbride Farm Newry and was purchased with his dam, Hockenhull Deborah 4th, at the Hockenhull dispersal sale in 2009.
Claiming the reserve supreme ribbons was the female champion, Ballinlare Farm Buttercup 2nd, brought out by Joe Wilson and sons from Newry, County Down. Born in January 2010 she is by the 20,000 Euro Irish record holder Curaheen Tyson, while her dam is the Innerwick Krackerjack daughter, Ballinlare Farm Pussy Galore – one of 60 cows in the herd which was founded in 1984. She is in-calf to the herd’s 20,000gns stock bull, Auchorachan Wizard – junior and supreme Perth champion in February 2010.
First-time Simmental exhibitor Duncan McDowell who owns the Newtownards-based Castlemount herd, scooped the reserve male championship award with his recently acquired herd sire, Slievenagh Bon Jovi. Bred by Robin and Darla Boyd, Portglenone, this December 2010 born entry is by Slievenagh Willem, and is out of Slievenagh Whitney.
Mike Frazer also won the reserve female honours with his senior cow, Hockenhull Natalie 34th. This eight-year-old cow was one of three foundation females purchased at the Hockenhull dispersal. Her sire was the 12,000gns Dovefields Gallant, while her dam was Hockenhull Natalie 27th.
In the junior championship line-up top honours went to the father and son team of Leslie and Christopher Weatherup, Ballyclare. They brought out the home-bred Lisglass Clover 2nd, a January 2011 born heifer by the 10,000gns Slimero Victory. She is out of a dam from the noted Eunice family at Kilbride Farm.
Runner-up for the junior championship award was the thirteen-month-old bull Lurgill Cooldude, an Omorga Volvo son bred by Alan and Ann Kennedy from Upper Ballinderry near Lisburn. He was bred from the Freighduff Brendan daughter, Clonagh Tneva.
Leading the intermediate heifer class was the September 2010 born Raceview Royal Beauty 491 ET, exhibited by John McMordie, and sons William and Andrew, from Ballygowan, County Down. Sired by Raceview Nigel, she was purchased at the Raceview sale in 2011, and is one of five breeding females in the Solitude herd which dates back to 1972.
The McMordie trio are synonymous in Hereford breeding circles, and were delighted to take first and second prize rosettes in the intermediate heifer classes, especially as this was their first appearance in the Balmoral Simmental ring for over 10 years.
Rounding off the Simmental classes at Balmoral Show was the competition for the best pair of animals owned by exhibitor. It was won this year by Mike Frazer’s senior bull Hockenhull Ali Baba, and senior cow Hockenhull Natalie 27th. They qualify for the 2012 Ivomec Super Simmental Pair of the Year competition, sponsored by Merial Animal Health.
David Hazelton, Dungannon, was runner-up with two home-bred senior heifers, Ranfurly Weikel 6th and Ranfurly Weikel 7th.
Commenting after the judging, NI Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club chairman Nigel Glasgow, congratulated the winners and thanked all of the exhibitors for taking part. “Agricultural shows are a great shop window for the Simmental breed, and I would like to thank all of the exhibitors for their hard work and dedication. This has been the largest entry of Simmentals at Balmoral for many years, and has featured a strong entry of quality cattle, representing several new comers as well as long established herds.”
Specials
The Bobbie Dickson Perpetual Trophy for the champion Simmental: Bruces Hill Cattle Company. Reserve: Joe Wilson.
British Simmental Cattle Society Engraved Crystal Glasses for the champion: Bruces Hill Cattle Company.
Imex Perpetual Cow Bell for the champion female: Joe Wilson. Reserve: Bruces Hill Cattle Company.
Bangor and Six Road Ends Farmers’ Union Perpetual Trophy for the female champion: Joe Wilson.
Bobbie Gamble Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the best Simmental heifer: Joe Wilson.
William Black Memorial Perpetual Trophy for the male champion: Bruces Hill Cattle Company. Reserve: Duncan McDowell.
NI Simmental Club Silver Award for the best exhibit bred in Northern Ireland: Joe Wilson. Reserve: Duncan McDowell.
News Letter Sheild for the junior champion: Leslie and Christopher Weatherup. Reserve: Alan and Ann Kennedy.
NI Simmental Club Award for the best exhibitor-bred bull: Alan and Ann Kennedy.
Qualifer for the Ivomec Super Simmental Pair of the Year: Bruces Hill Cattle Company.
Classes
Cow, born before 01/01/09, in-calf or in-milk – 1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Templepatrick, Hockenhull Natalie 34th by Dovefields Gallant.
Heifer, born between 01/01/10 and 30/06/10 – 1, Joe Wilson, Newry, Ballinlare Farm Buttercup by Curaheen Tyson; 2, David Hazelton, Dungannon, Ranfurly Weikel 7th by Lykke Sirius; 3, David Hazelton, Ranfurly Weikel 6th by Raceview King.
Heifer, born between 01/07/10 and 31/12/10 – 1, John McMordie, Ballygowan, Raceivew Beauty Royal 419 ET by Raceview Nigel; 2, John McMordie, Kilbride Farm Eunice 112B by Kilbride Farm Newry; 3, David Hazelton, Ranfurly Kleeb 25th by Kilbride Farm Newry.
Heifer, born on or after 01/01/11 – 1, Leslie and Christopher Weatherup, Ballyclare, Lisglass Clover 2nd by Slimero Victory; 2, Alan and Ann Kennedy, Upper Ballinderry, Shiloh Cherry by Seaview Tommy; 3, Wesley Abraham, Irvinestown, Magheracrigan Clare 2nd by Omorga Volvo.
Bull, born on or before 31/12/10 – 1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company, Hockenhull Ali Baby by Kilbride Farm Newry; 2, Duncan McDowell, Newtownards, Slievenagh Bon Jovi by Slievenagh Willem.
Bull, born on or after 01/01/11 – 1, Alan and Ann Kennedy, Lurgill Cooldude by Omorga Volvo; 2, Jonathan Farrell, Markethill, Corhammock Cosmo Clarke by Camus Frontier; 3, Thelma Gorman, Armagh, Woodford Crackerjack II by Kilbride Farm Newry.
Pair, property of exhibitor – 1, Bruces Hill Cattle Company; 2, David Hazelton; 3, Duncan McDowell.
by British Simmental | May 17, 2012 | Uncategorised
Trade was brisk at the Welsh Club sale at Welshpool market on 17th May, judged by Mr Robert Vincent.
A top and a centre record for Simmental Bulls of 5200gns was achieved for Crackley Blackjack form M/s Booth and Bell, Crackley Farm, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, purchased by RI & G Davies, Penlanlwyd, Llangamarch Wells, Powys.
Second top from Mr & Mrs R &L Storer Smith was Scarthingwell Comet bred by Mr & Mrs D Pick, he sold for 4000gns to Mr C M Mercer, Bowley Court Farm, Hope Under Dinmore, Herefordshire.
Best on the females was the female champion from Mr B T Raymond Ben-Nant Brilliant sold for 2400gns to D E & D A T Lloyd, Hengoed, Four Roads, Carmarthen.
Averages:
6 bulls @ £3622
8 females @£1553
by Iain | May 16, 2012 | Uncategorised
The Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club has presented a cheque for £6,250 to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).
The money was raised at the club’s annual charity BBQ and auction, held recently in Dungannon Rugby Club.
Presenting the cheque, club chairman Nigel Glasgow, thanked everyone who had contributed to the success of the event. “It gives me great pleasure to present this cheque on behalf of the NI Simmental Cattle Breeders’ Club. Thanks to everyone for their support, especially the ladies who provided the beautiful array of salads and desserts, and to all club members who sold a large number of raffle tickets, and the local businesses who donated items for the ballot and auction.”
Jennifer Hobson, chairperson of the NSPCC’s Dungannon committee said:”This is a tremendous amount of money, and it is a wonderful boost to our charity. The money will be used to fund projects in the local area.
“The Dungannon committee has been in existence for a long time, and it is getting harder to keep up a high level of fund raising, especially in the current economic climate. We run various events throughout the year, but we don’t have the means to raise this level of funding.
“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the Simmental Club’s BBQ . We really enjoyed the event and the food was delicious.”
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