BCCS September Newsletter 2022

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In July The Great Yorkshire Show welcomed both the National Show and the World Congress. A tremendous show of cattle was presented in front of Judge Steve Nesbitt who tapped out Seawell Olympian by PM & SM Donger as his overall Champion. Our thanks go to Heather Pritchard who gave a running commentary throughout the judging for the delegates. Later in the week the Charolais took reserve in the Interbreed team of 4. A special thanks also goes out to Lindsey Hitchen for her wonderful hospitality, over the past 30 years Lindsey and the Yorkshire club have looked after the exhibitors and made visitors very welcome at the Charolais bar. The Northern Ireland National Show, this year had a change of venue to Castlewellan to coincide with the World Congress being in Northern Ireland. There was a tremendous show of cattle for the two experienced Welsh judges to cast their eyes over. The overall champion on the day was the 4 year-old bull, Brownhill Owenroe exhibited by Frank and Grace Reid. Huge congratulations to the Northern Ireland club and its members for putting on a great spectacle for everyone to see. The heat didn’t put off the exhibitors at the Royal Welsh where Dooley Paradise by C Boden came out on top. There was success in the Junior & Continental Heifer Interbreed Championship for Teme Snowwhite before pairing up with Teme Stardust to win the Females of the future Pairs. Two excellent Barnsford Ferny sired daughters from the Corbett family. In the 38 degrees heat the crowds flooded to the Charolais pavilion for some much-needed shade and refreshments. Thanks to all those involved. World Congress The World Congress ran from 7-18 of July, it is fair to say it was a huge success. The quality of the stock on show combined with the first-class hospitality shown by all host farms was unbelievable. The great British weather actually played ball and all the overseas delegates got to see our wonderful country in all its glory. A huge thank you to all who pulled together to make congress a success especially Carolyne and Fiona from Field Farm Tours, the congress committee, the BCCS office and World Charolais Chairman Chris Curry for all your hard work. But a special thanks must go to all host farms for all their efforts that went into holding these days and showcasing all that’s great about British Charolais. National Youth Stockjudging Finals Major Walter very kindly hosted the national finals at his very renowned Balthayock herd. Young stockjudgers travelled from every part of the UK to compete. The classes were ably judged and reasons listened to by Iain Millar and Robert McNee, their wealth of experience and knowledge will give the kids a great help for years to come. It was hugely humbling to see so many kids enjoying their day. The overall winner in the senior section and the winner of the trip to Moulins in France was Maddie Clarke, she will be joined by the runner up Andrew Adam. (I don’t think Maddie will let Andrew forget the result for a long time). A massive thank you to Tracey and Davie and all at Balthayock, also the Scottish and Northern club for all your help on the day. I would personally like to thank Andrew Sellick for stepping in for me at the last minute. Lastly but most importantly thank you to all the Charolais youth, you are the future and it’s safe to say the breed is in very good hands when we see the talent and enthusiasm you all have. Autumn Sales Lochend & Ravensworth herds will disperse in October at Stirling, it will be a hugely sad day to see two extremely renowned and long-standing herds go, but it gives new and established herds a chance to buy some outstanding breeding for their herds. Hopefully, we will carry on seeing these two herds breeding for years to come. I would also like to wish everyone that has stock forward for the autumn sales all the very best of luck. I am very confident the commercial buyer will continue to support the breed, with continued premiums for Charolais sired suckled calves. White Gold Sale After the huge success of the very first white gold sale in January, we will be holding another one. The date is TBC, please keep a look out on social media and the website in the coming months for further details. Billy Turner It is with huge sadness that we have lost past BCCS president Billy Turner. Billy ran the famous Brampton herd and will be hugely missed by everyone that was lucky enough to have met him, a true gentleman and family man. Billy was a great ambassador and stalwart for the breed over the years. The Charolais world is very grateful for everything he did for the breed over the years, gone but certainly never forgotten. Joint open days This summer we have decided to hold 2 joint open days with the Salers cattle society, I feel this collaboration is very exciting and positive. We can both reduce the costs of an open day as well as attracting a wider audience to the benefits of our breed. We are not competing directly with the Saler in the marketplace, as they are mainly a maternal sire with ourselves being a predominantly a terminal sire. Each breed compliments each other as a cross, and showcasing this can only be a positive for both involved. The Saler society have been a joy to work with, and moving forward I feel we can work more closely with them and possibly other maternal breeds as well. 4 - No bull works harder for the farmer, the plate and the planet - September newsletter 22.indd 4 16/09/2022 14:57:24
Special thanks I would like thank all the staff at BCCS for all their continued hard work. This summer a number of staff came along to the summer shows. I personally think it was well received, it’s good for the members to put a face to a name and likewise staff can put a face to a name, most of whom they have never met before. Thank you to my Vice Chairman Jeremy and Treasurer Graham for all you both do for BCCS. Most importantly, thank you to all our members for promoting the breed at every opportunity. Passing of the Queen Everyone at the British Charolais Cattle Society was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For over 70 years she has been a constant presence in all of our lives. She had many tremendous qualities, above all her dedicated service to the people, which will never be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to King Charles III and the Royal Family. Allen Drysdale CHAIRMAN LIVE ANIMAL, SEMEN AND EMBRYO IMPORTS Live animals, Semen and Embryos can only by imported from approved breeding bodies from the EU or approved bodies on the third country register. Please use QR code or go to link https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/zootechnics/non-eu-countries-information_en Most recently to be added are the Charolais Society of Australia Ltd. EMAIL ADDRESS Please ensure the Society has the correct email address recorded for your membership. Please email us charolais@charolais with any changes to your email address along with your membership details. NEW SEMEN ROYALTY SIRES Myerscough Phantom MBM0080529 £35.00 + VAT Roundshill Rikki MBM0086322 £60.00 + VAT Solitude Rodriguez MBM0085089 £35.00 + VAT YEAR LETTER 2022 - T, 2023 - U ARE YOU ON DIRECT DEBIT YET? IF NOT, YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON - • One month’s free credit • Statement sent at least 14 days prior to taking payment, emailed where we have an email address • Cheaper membership, saving of £5.00 + VAT • No postage, paper or envelope costs sending payments • Access to online and telephone registrations, ensuring calves are registered on time and no late fees incurred • Save time by no writing of cheques • Reduce carbon footprint Forms can be obtained from the Charolais website www.charolais.co.uk or contact the office on 02476 697222 - No bull works harder for the farmer, the plate and the planet - 5 September newsletter 22.indd 5 16/09/2022 14:57:26
Page 1 and 2: Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II
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Page 9 and 10: Charolais gives milk producers a re
Page 11 and 12: Burradon Rebecca at 9,000gns Cayler
Page 13 and 14: Westcarse Ruler at 20,000gns Silver
Page 15 and 16: Maerdy Rocketman at 16,000gns Maerd
Page 17 and 18: Aberdeen March Charolais maintains
Page 19 and 20: Brogher Radar at 6,300gns 3 - W Sho
Page 21 and 22: Swatragh April The hammer comes dow
Page 23 and 24: 4 - W Whyte - Innisrush Roan - s. C
Page 25 and 26: Champion Graiggoch Samuel at 7,800g
Page 27 and 28: Stirling May Robert burns the compe
Page 29 and 30: Class 2 - BULL, born on or between
Page 31 and 32: Harestone Rolex at 14,000gns Harest
Page 33 and 34: 2 - K J Thomas - Moelfre Sonnybill
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Page 37 and 38: Loch-Ends on a high after reaching
Page 39 and 40: 6 - R McWilliams - Stranagone Siobh
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Page 43 and 44: Strawberry - s. Balmyle Oscar Class
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Owenroe marches to the top at Castl
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Reserve junior female champion Brig
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NOSTALGIA Can you remember what hap
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3rd place: Kelly Stott, age 25 - Ch
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something a lot of ranchers look fo
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Numbers were sprayed on the animals
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Pasture tour at Teme Charolais Afte
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Slides from the presentation by Rom
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Danny Sawrij, of Swalesmoor Farms,
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Ian Goldie uses a Shorthorn bull ba
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The 2022 Participants Australia Can
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Thank you to all the Sponsors of th
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Sell Live & Thrive With Welshpool L
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Scotland’s leading livestock auct
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Obituaries BILLY TURNER 1935 - 2022
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as a mark of the esteem they were h
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Brigadoon host finale to World Char
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Harestone Royallady. This royal pri
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sales and love being on the farm. I
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Advertising in the 2023 Charolais P
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Steve Hookway accepts the Trophy fr
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and 7th place went to David Miller
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Other News Congratulations to Georg
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Wales Eva Jones Shwmae pawb! It is
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The Chairman said we are taking leg
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