South Devon Herd Book Society Breed Journal 2023/2024

SOUTH DEVON HERDBOOK SOCIETY

BREED JOURNAL

2024/2025

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We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 photo competition winner was Stephanie Rowe

of the Tregondale Herd. Stephanie’s beautiful photo of the cow and calf was highly praised

by our judge for the way it epitomised what is best about the breed.

Many thanks to Stephanie and all other entrants.

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Contents

Society World Contacts ...................................... 4

Society Committees ......................................... 5

Council 2025/26 ............................................... 6

Chairman’s Report .......................................... 7

President’s Report ........................................... 8

A word from Breed Promotion Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pedigree Livestock Services ............................... 10

Breed Promotion Report ................................... 12

AGM Society and Herd Competition Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Society and Its Work ................................... 18

South Devon Breed Description ........................... 23

Introductory Membership ................................. 24

Conformation and Sale Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Show Rules ................................................... 27

Pedigree Grading Up Procedure ......................... 30

Interpretating Frame Scores at Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

2024 Regional Herd Competition Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

World Congress 2026 Itinerary ............................ 42

Herd Profiles ................................................ 44

Harper Adams Award ...................................... 56

National Herd Competition ............................... 58

National Show Results ..................................... 62

Regional Reports ............................................ 68

National Herd Competition Winner’s Open Day . . . . . . . . 78

Spring Show and Sale ...................................... 80

Premier Breeding Female Sale ........................... 82

Dispersal of the Tregerrick Herd ......................... 84

Development Day Report ................................. 86

Show Results ................................................ 88

Safeguarding Your Herd .................................. 104

AHDB Native Beef Breed Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Advertisers

Pedigree Livestock Services ....... 11

Boakley Herd ....................... 15

Arncliffe Herd ....................... 16

Kivells ............................... 21

Treguddick Herd ................... 22

HiHealth Herdcare ................. 24

Polkinghorne Herd ............... 25

Colcharton Herd ................... 28

Woodhayes Herd .................. 28

Shearwell Data ..................... 29

Cefngwyn Herd .................... 32

Clarendon Park Herd .............. 40

Welland Valley Herd ............... 40

Kestle Herd ......................... 41

Midland S.D.C.B Club ............. 46

Grove Herd ......................... 47

Moore Scarrott Rural .............. 55

Trewint Herd ....................... 57

Waddeton & East Farm Herds .... 61

Tregondale Herd ................... 65

Billington Herd .................... 66

Highgate Herd ..................... 67

Fell View Herd ..................... 85

Coton Herd ......................... 85

Foxhole Herd ...................... 87

Upper Norton Herd ............... 87

Mutterton Herd .................... 93

McCartneys ........................ 93

Show Time ........................ 103

SRUC ............................... 105

Why You Should Record Performance ................. 108

Membership Contacts .................................... 110

Dates For Your Diary .................... Inside Back Cover

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Disclaimer: Although we obtain information

contained in our Journal from sources, we

believe to be reliable, we cannot guarantee

its accuracy. The opinions expressed in the

Journal are those of its editors and contributors

and may change without notice. Any view

or opinions expressed in the MEN’S journal FITNESS may not 3

reflect those of the Society as a whole.

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Society Chairman

Mr Edward Hawkins

Cutsey Farm, Trull, Taunton,

Somerset, TA3 7NY

Tel: 07768 058760

E: edward.hawkins@cutseyfarm.co.uk

Society Office

Registered Office:

Holme House, Dale, Ainstable,

Carlisle, CA4 9RH

Tel: 01392 447494

E: info@sdhbs.org.uk

Breed Secretary

Mr Andy Ryder

South Devon World Association Contacts

SOUTH DEVON WORLD

ASSOCIATION CONTACTS

World President

______________________________________

Richard Camp

01364 653460

richard.camp@btinternet.com

World Secretary

______________________________________

Teresa Walker

Teresa.walker@sasktel.net

UNITED KINGDOM

South Devon Herd Book Society

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Anna Griffin, Breed Promotion

Executive

(+44) 01392 447494 (Option 3)

anna@sdhbs.org.uk

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CANADA

Canadian South Devon Association

______________________________________

Elsie Beddoes, Secretary/Treasurer

www.canadiansouthdevon.com

info@canadiansouthdevon.com

AUSTRALIA

South Devon Cattle Society of

Australia

______________________________________

Elizabeth Wilson, Secretary

Southdevonaustralia.com

admin@southdevonsaustralia.com

NEW ZEALAND

South Devon Cattle Society of New

Zealand

______________________________________

Lindy Lawrence, Administration

Manager

(64) 6 323 4484

www.southdevon.co.nz

admin@southdevonaustralia.com

SOUTH AFRICA

South Devon Cattle Society of South

Africa

______________________________________

Anna-Marie Viljoen, Secretary

(51) 410 0958

www.southdevon.co.za

southdevon@studbook.co.za

USA

North America South Devon

Association

______________________________________

Sherry Doubet, Breed Coordinator

(305) 770-3130

Southdevon.com

info@southdevon.com

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SOCIETY PRESIDENT

2025/2026

Mr R W Bostelmann

Rufford, Offley Hay, Eccleshall,

Staffordshire

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COMMITTEES

2024/2025

EXECUTIVE

Mr E G Hawkins (Region 3) (Chairman)

Mr R A Rundle (Region 1) (Treasurer)

Mr C J Edwards (Region 2)

Mr P S Rowe (Region 1)

Mr R A Ford (Region 5)

Mr R V Hartshorn (Region 6)

Mr G H Tully (Region 2)

BREED PROMOTION

Miss H Ashcroft (Region 2)

Mr D James (Region 6)

Mr A P Rowe (Region 1)

R V Hartshorn (Region 6)

Mr C W Whitehead

Mrs A Riches (Region 3)

C W Whitehead (Region 6)

BREED DEVELOPMENT

Mr R E Hadley (Region 6)

O Rounsevell (Region 1)

Mr R A Rundle (Region 1)

Mr J Tucker (Region 2)


Mr J White (Region 5)

JUDGES ADVISERS

Mrs E Bunkum (Region 1)

R V Hartshorn (Region 6)

G Sell (Region 5)


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NEW COMMITTEE

MEMBERS 2025/2026

Breed Development

Mr O Rounsevell (Region 1)


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Judges Advisers

Mrs G Sell (Region 5)


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COUNCIL 2025/2026

REGION 1 - CORNWALL

N BUNKUM Tel: 01579 342490

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Tregarrick Farm, Merrymeet, Liskeard, Cornwall,

PL14 3LS

T EUSTICE Tel: 01637 830218

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Chy An Vounder, Trevowah Road, Crantock,

Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5RU

R J ROWE Tel: 01579 343241

Tregondale, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall,

PL14 3RG

R A RUNDLE Tel: 07585 771030

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Kestle Farm, Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall,

TR8 4PU

REGION 2 – DEVON

MISS H M ASHCROFT Tel: 07795 251505

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Acorn Farms, Westworthy Farm, North Tawton,

Devon, EX20 2DJ

R W CAMP Tel: 01364 653460

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Brantwood, Dolbeare Road, Ashburton, Newton

Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7AS

MISS R DENNIS Tel: 07415 064989

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Lower Cruft Farm, Northlew, Okehampton, Devon,

EX20 3BT

MRS A SMARIDGE Tel: 01548 521414

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Littleborough, Borough Farm, East Allington,

Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7QP

J F TUCKER Tel: 07546 215611

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West Prawle Farm, East Portlemouth, Salcombe,

Devon, TQ8 8PW

REGION 3 – WESSEX

MRS A RICHES Tel: 07919 097119

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59 Blenheim Drive, Bredon, Tewkesbury,

Gloucestershire, GL20 7LY

Mr R Saunders Tel: 07747 612363

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Manor Farm, Garsdon, Malmesbury, Wiltshire,

SN16 9NJ

REGION 4 – SOUTH & SOUTH-EAST

Mr R Saunders Tel: 07747 612363

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Oaktree Farm, Honey Lane, Selborne, Alton,

Hampshire, GU34 3BY

REGION 5 –

EAST MIDLANDS & EASTERN COUNTIES

K FINCH Tel: 07850 852678

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Filbert Lodge Farm, Yelvertoft Road, Crick,

Northamptonshire, NN6 7TF

Mr J Skinner Tel: 07708 443801

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Bures Farm Partners, Booters Hall Farm House,

Letton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7PR

REGION 6 – WALES & WEST MIDLANDS

R HADLEY Tel: 07860 481960

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Chesterton Fields Farm, Fosse Way, Chesterton,

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9JY

MR R V HARTSHORN Tel: 01952 770887

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24 Roden Lane, Roden, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6BJ

REGION 7 –

THE NORTH, SCOTLAND & IRELAND

SIR JOHN BELL Tel: 07704 552735

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Ingleby Farms, Arncliffe Hall, Ingleby Cross,

Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3PA

Mr D Irving Tel: 07710 196624

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1 Mallyford Cottage, Thornhill, Dumfries, Scotland,

DG3 5EA

2024/2025 Council members

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Chairman’s Report

It has been such a busy year for the society and I want to

start my second Chairman’s report with great news.

We are still ranked by AHDB as

top in three of the five native beef

categories. These are:

• Daily Liveweight Gain

• Carcass Confirmation (joint)

• Carcass Weight.

Looking forward, we have a lot to

be proud of to borrow the political

cliché we can see the green shoots

of recovery. I am pleased to report

that we are getting enquiries from

Farmers outside of our breed

for animals from a high herd

health status or within a health

scheme and they are looking for

specific traits from performance

recorded herds with high accuracy

Estimated Breeding Values to fulfil

their business needs. The work that

we have done as a society in the

past is beginning to pay off.

I would encourage all of you to

xbecome involved in performance

recording and health schemes as

this will put you in a competitive

position to achieve high sale prices

for your cattle.

In July we interviewed for the

position of Breed Promotion

Executive and I was over-whelmed

by the number of job applications

we received, we had in excess of

135. Once we had looked through

and shortlisted, we formed an

interview panel consisting of

Gordon Tully, Richard Hartshorn,

Adrian Rundle and myself. After

a long day we were delighted to

offer Anna Griffin the role of Breed

Promotion Executive and we were

even more delighted that she

accepted.

This was one of the significant

changes to the Society’s Structure

both in personnel and office. The

office at Westpoint has closed

and we have relocated to Carlisle

where Pedigree Livestock Services

[PLS] take care of all the office

administration and registrations

for the Society. In situations where

you have major changes there

were bound to have been bumps

and potholes in the road. However,

the road to success is always under

construction and I would like to

take this opportunity to thank

Andy Ryder and his team who

now oversee all the work that was

done by the office at Westpoint.

In particular, I would like to single

out and thank Hannah Metcalfe

for all the work she has done to

make this transition as smooth as

possible.

At the end of July we said farewell

to Liz who had worked for the

Society for over 36 years. In August

we said farewell to Caroline who

had been our Breed Secretary

since 2003. I would like to take this

opportunity to wish them both all

the success for the future. To mark

this achievement in October we

hosted a lunch with all the past

Presidents and Chairman’s of the

Society since Caroline had been in

post. It was great to see so many of

you there. Caroline and Liz would

like me to thank those Members

who generously donated to their

leaving fund. They were deeply

moved and touched.

I would like to say a big thank you

to all of you who attended many of

the shows throughout the country

and to our President Roger Laity

who travelled the country visiting

these shows. To those of you who

attended our National show at

The Royal Cornwall Showground it

really was a great display of cattle

and one that certainly gave our

Judge Philip Claridge something

to think about.

I would like to thank the Executive

Committee for all their help and

support throughout the last 12

months they have all stepped up

to the mark and given their full

support to the Society. We have

had to have many meetings. I

would like to thank Adrian Rundle

especially for his exemplary

work on the accounts and Bob

Bostelmann who formed part of

the Human Resources Committee

with Adrian and myself.

I must praise the work done by

the Breed Promotion and Breed

Development Committees to

ensure our much-loved Breed

remains relevant into the future.

We have seen a huge increase in

our media coverage over the past

12 months.

Building on that it was great

to see so many people attend

the national herd competition

winners open day in Aberystwyth

at Charles Grisedale’s Cefngwyn

Herd. It was a great sight the

moment we entered the first

paddock into a group of 2-year-old

heifers. I would like to thank the

judges Philip Laity Robert Hadley

and Ashley Rowe who had taken

time away from their farms to

travel around the country.

Lastly, I would also like to thank

the Council for their support over

the last 12 months. Some Members

were new to Council and in their

first meeting were not afraid to

take difficult and challenging

decisions especially about making

efficiencies to safeguard the future

of the Society.

Like with all societies, clubs,

groups etc the success of it is

dependent on its members and

its membership support and I

am very proud to Chair such a

magnificent group of members.

friendships well into the future.

Edward Hawkins

Edward Hawkins,

Breed Chairman

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President’s Report

I was pleased to be asked to be President, and accepted the invitation with

pride. My late Uncle had been President of the Society in 1995 and he with my

grandfather had kept South Devon cattle for many years and began breeding

polled South Devons in 1946. From there the herd has expanded and is still

very much a family concern with my son Philip, and my grandson Oliver, fully

involved.

My first duty as President was

to attend the Show and Sale at

Exeter in April; the Show was very

successful with good quality stock

being shown and offered for sale

and many animals going to new

homes.

Devon County Show was held in

May; there were a good number of

entries which was an encouraging

beginning to the Show season.

Next came the Royal Cornwall

Show, which was also the venue

for the National Show. The number

of entries was excellent as was the

quality. Of course this incurred

little travelling time for me! An

unexpected bonus was that as the

President of the South Devon Herd

Book Society I was invited to lunch

in the Pavilion as a guest of the

Show President.

The Three Counties Show was

held as usual in the middle of

June; mixed emotions were felt as

the day before the Show several

South Devon breeders attended

the funeral of John Hadley, a keen

breeder and a good friend to my

family and to many others. The

Burke Trophy was held at the

Malvern site; this was exceptionally

well organised and reminded me

of the days when the competition

for this prestigious trophy was held

at the Royal of England Show.

A long journey to Harrogate for

the Great Yorkshire Show was well

rewarded with a superb quality

of stock shown despite the low

numbers, and lots of rain!!

I attended various local Shows

during the summer months,

where it was encouraging to

see a pleasing number of South

Devon cattle, and exciting to see

some winning the Interbreed

competitions.

The Royal Welsh Show was

another successful Show and I had

two enjoyable days there; it was

good to meet up with so many

members, both showing and

spectating.

In August I accompanied Philip to

Blakesley Show, where he judged

the South Devon entries and his

choice of Champion South Devon

went on to win the Interbreed

Competition.

The National Herd Competition

drew a lot of entries, and the

judges awarded the prize to the

Cefngwyn Herd, owned by Mr

Charles Grisedale. Unfortunately I

was unable to

attend the Open Day, but I know

it was well attended and of great

interest to those who visited.

The Autumn Show was held

at Worcester in October; again

a successful day with the Sale

following the Show. Next came

Agrifest at Westpoint where lots of

South Devon cattle were exhibited;

another enjoyable day.

Many Past Presidents and Past

Chairpersons attended a lunch in

Exeter in October to recognise the

contributions made by Caroline

and Liz over the years.

Looking back over the year, it

has been a privilege to have

been President, and I hope my

successor enjoys the next year. It

is heartening to see the friendly

rivalry and the great support

everyone gives to each other

when showing their cattle. I wish

the Society all the best, and look

forward to maintaining contact

and friendships well into the

future.

Roger Laity

Rodger Laity

Breed President

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Editorial

This time last year I am not sure I would have even been able to tell you what

a Breed Journal looked like. This year I am sitting anxiously waiting for our

wonderful members to give their feedback on the first Journal to be compiled

and written by the new South Devon Herd Society team.

This year has seen significant

changes to the society as

registrations and memberships

have moved to Pedigree Livestock

Services and I have taken up the

new role of Breed Promotion

Executive. There have been many

lessons learnt and smiles had at

how much easier things will be the

next time we do them but I am

incredibly proud of the team who

have worked tirelessly to ensure

that members get the best service

possible.

Farming has had a difficult year

with the Inheritance Tax changes

and blue tongue looming but

there is a positivity and optimism

within our society that radiates

through. Beef prices have been at

record highs and the demand for

good store cattle is unheard of. Our

society sales have been incredibly

successful and members have

been reaping the rewards of their

hard work with online sales also.

As a breed we have so much

to celebrate and it is important

that we continue to shout from

the rooftops about the amazing

qualities of our animals.

My role is very simple, to support

members and make their lives

easier! I am happy to conduct farm

visits to support with registrations

and online resources. I am pleased

to offer support with cattle sales

and purchases. It is vital that you

keep me updated with what you

have for sale as I have multiple,

genuine enquiries of people

looking to purchase. There is no

job too small and I am always

happy to help!

I would like to take this time to

thank all of the members who

have welcomed me so happily

and let me share their society with

them. I have thoroughly enjoyed

meeting many of you while on my

travels and if we haven’t bumped

into one another yet, I am most

looking forward to the day that we

do!

Anna Griffin

Anna Griffin,

Breed Promotion Executive

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Pedigree Livestock Services

Pedigree Livestock Services Limited was the brainchild of Andy Ryder, following a

noticeable decline in the national cattle herd and sheep flock and consequently a

reduction in registered pedigree livestock across all breeds. Andy serving as breed

secretary of the British Blue Cattle Society spotted an opportunity for himself and

the British Blue Cattle Society to diversify and capitalise on efficiency by taking on

the administration of pedigree animals for other breeds.

Since then, the business has

flourished, honing its specialist

knowledge and expertise which

boasts over 150 years combined

experience to offer a bespoke

service to over twenty different

societies across the beef, dairy,

sheep and equine sectors as well

as supporting Stars of the Future

Calf Show and Penrith Show.

PLS has recently become a standalone,

family-owned business

and further strengthened by the

addition of Steph (Andy’s wife)

to the PLS team in 2024. After

a remarkable 33-year tenure at

Farmers Guardian, Steph decided

to embark on a new chapter in

her career. Stephanie’s journey

with Farmers Guardian was

nothing short of remarkable. From

her early days as a sales agent,

she rose to the position of Sales

Director and was instrumental in

steering the company through

numerous milestones and

challenges. Her involvement in

transitioning Farmers Guardian

from a broadsheet newspaper to

a tabloid and then to a magazine

format highlights her adaptability

and forward-thinking approach

which she has continued to apply

at PLS as she plays a pivotal role in

the continued growth and success

of the business as well as a mentor

and leader to the team.

One of those committed team

members is Hannah Metcalfe,

who is dedicated to looking after

the South Devon Cattle Society.

A recent graduate from Harper

Adams University with a BSc

(Hons) in Agriculture, she is full

of fresh ideas, open to different

perspectives and has an immense

passion for the role. Hannah was a

natural fit for PLS, she said, “I did

my placement year with Pedigree

Livestock Services which gave

me an insightful experience into

the industry,” Hannah explains,

“I’m fortunate to come back and

advance my experiences and

knowledge.”

Hannah’s farming background in

the Lake District National Park,

where her family has been based

for over a century, provides her

with practical experience. She

has also started her own pedigree

flock of Traditional Bluefaced

Leicester sheep and has extensive

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experience with cattle, which she

finds highly beneficial in her work

with South Devons. “I thoroughly

enjoy working with the South

Devon breed and supporting the

members on a day-to-day basis.”

In addition to her administrative

duties, Hannah also handles

registrations, membership

inquiries, DNA testing, and support

for shows and sales.

Everyone at Pedigree Livestock

Services understands the unique

challenges Societies and members

face, mostly because they come

from similar backgrounds

themselves and consequently,

they are dedicated to streamlining

operations, reducing costs, and

allowing Societies and its members

focus on what matters most.

The whole team, work from a

purpose-built office, featuring

modern facilities within a farm

setting. Situated in North

Cumbria, approximately 12 miles

from Junction 40 and 10 miles

from Junction 42 of the M6, they

are conveniently situated with

excellent rail and air links.

Offering significant benefits to

your businesses, they are proficient

in the use of dedicated pedigree

systems such as ILR2, Grassroots,

NBDC, and Breed Matters for

data management and they

pride themselves on delivering

exceptional customer service to

their partners and members.

The operational management role

offered by PLS is further enhanced

by an all-inclusive marketing and

social media provision. The team

create engaging content across

multiple platforms, including

video coverage of industry events,

in-depth interviews with experts,

and dynamic features that bring

stories to life. With a network of

over 9,000 members across various

breed societies and associations,

providing unparalleled access

to the livestock community,

their social media fan base has

exceeded 55,000 providing an

influential and far-reaching

platform to engage with the

livestock community.

PLS has transformed agricultural

operations across the UK, freeing

up valuable time and resources for

their partners.

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Breed Promotion Report 2025

The Breed Promotion Committee have had another busy year. With the new

website and brand image being launched, we were keen to build on this

throughout the year.

Hopefully, you will have spotted

this activity which has included

more adverts, social media

campaigns, promotional leaflets

to name just a few. Also, our

advertising board in the Exeter

Livestock Centre store ring has

been changed with a more eyecatching

fresher look.

Farmers Guardian was identified as

the main publication for livestock

farmers. So, the committee

increased the numbers of adverts

and utilised the new brand image

for impact. In particular, a full-page

advert to promote the Autumn sale

and open day, which was very well

received. Flyer inserts were put into

the Farmers Guardian in the Spring

and the Committee agreed to

another flyer insert in the Autumn

to promote the new website and

sales. As with all advertising it is

near impossible to know if this was

value for money, but the feedback

from members and non-members

was very positive. The Committee

plan to continue to have full page

eye-catching adverts for targeted

events, like the sales, in Farmers

Guardian.

Alongside adverts, the Committee

are keen to try and get case study

articles (editorial) in publications

such as Farmers Guardian to

illustrate the breeds values and

benefits in commercial farming

systems. Ideally farms using

South Devons in various parts

of the Country and different

farming systems. We believe the

best way to promote the breed

is by highlighting the success

farmers have with South Devons,

including data and costs to

support this, to provide ultimately

a better return for their business.

If you would be keen to get

involved, please contact one of

the Committee members. We

believe that commercial editorials

will be far the best promotion of

the breed as they will give some

tangible evidence to why AHDB

rankings have had South Devons

consistently as top native for:

• carcase weight

• carcase conformation

• average daily carcase gain.

There are new modern

promotional leaflets, that link to

the website with a QR code. The

leaflets have a couple of case

study highlights, with QR codes

to more detail on the website. We

are building on the case studies

page, the aim being to display the

breed in different management

systems to highlight the breeds

versatility, including figures and

data to appeal to the commercial

farmer. There is a new leaflet being

designed for 2025 which aims to

highlight the commercial value of

the breed.

Our image at shows and events

has changed. Branded clothing

for those on the show stand or

attending events ensures nonmembers

know who to speak to

for more breed information, along

with a stronger corporate image.

This is especially important when

society representatives attend

events and conferences where

there is no stand.

Social media following has

increased, thanks to the hard

work of Helen Rowe, Alex Riches

and since her appointment Anna

Griffin. Anna’s ‘Twelve days of

Christmas’ was a great campaign

with ??? views! There are more

campaigns planned, and Anna is

continuing to post regularly. But

we need content and engagement

from members please!

Shows are the shop window for the

breed, and we would like to say a

massive “Thank You” to all those

who show. The more presence

we have the more impact the

breed will make. However, there

are challenges such as bTB and

now Bluetongue which make a

significant impact to showing. The

National Show in 2024 was due to

be held at Norfolk but was sadly

cancelled due to Bluetongue. And

there are further concerns over

Bluetongue for the 2025 show

season. The Royal Cornwall kindly

hosted a toned-down National

Show in 2024 which was a great

success. For all the results have

a look at the website. However, it

is worth highlighting that South

Devons won the Interbreed

group of three at the Three

Counties Show!! Also, the breed

won reserve beef group in the

Interbreed at Devon County Show.

Congratulations to all exhibitors

and winners for displaying the

breed so well!

In 2025 we hope that with Show

Coordinators help, we can get

more information available in

the cattle lines at all local shows,

including the possible use of pop-

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up banners, leaflets, and A-frame

boards. The society are investing in

two branded gazebos which can

be used at events and shows.

The show stand is to have a

new fresh image for 2025. This

already started with new boards

illustrating the breeds USPs.

• Growth from grass

• Naturally milky mothers

• Ease of management

• Adaptable and sustainable

• Superior eating quality

In the autumn, the society

purchased a “T-Shirt” board which

was launched at the North East

Live Show in Darlington on 5th

October. A big Thank You to Lynn

Pattison from Arncliffe for helping

to set up and man the stand.

Apparently, the stand was so big

that ‘South Devons’ appeared

above the Stabiliser stand behind!

Due to its success and value for

money, we have had another

t-shirt board made for the

South, which made an impact at

Agrifest in Westpoint. There are

further plans for revamping and

modernising our show stand for

this year, which will all provide

significant cost savings for the

society.

In 2024 the society had a stand

at Groundswell for the first time.

For those who do not know

Groundswell, it is a regenerative

farming event (in essence it’s an

outdoor conference) held over

two days in Hertfordshire. It was

worthwhile attending, and the

society will be back in 2025 with

a bigger stand and hopefully a

speaking slot!

Ashley Rowe and Connor

Whitehead took the lead

on organising the inaugural

Development Day at Grove. The

day was a tremendous success!

With members and non-members

benefitting from the knowledge

of experts in their field on show

preparation; scanning; and health.

A massive “Thank You” to Chris

Richens, everyone at Grove, and

Mrs Scott for being such wonderful

and generous hosts!! The herd

looked fantastic and was the

highlight to the day. An Open Day

and a second Development Day

are being planned for 2025 so keep

checking the socials for updates.

There will be a promotional video

made in the spring of 2025, which

will be used in our social media,

You Tube channel, and our website.

Hopefully, it can also be played at

shows and events. Look out for it

later this year.

The first of Anna’s podcasts “More

than Beef” was launched in March

and has been very well received.

More are planned. So please make

sure you listen to them as they are

really interesting but also fun and

definitely worth a listen!

In summary we have been very

busy! This only touches on the

work the team have been doing

and the amount of time they have

all put aside for breed promotion.

I am very lucky to have such a

fantastic committee to be chairing.

They all bring so much knowledge,

enthusiasm and passion that has

really helped to move the breed

forward. So, thank you to Ashley

Rowe, James Warwick, Connor

Whitehead, Dafydd James, Alex

Riches, Helen Rowe, and Richard

Hartshorn. A particular mention

must go to Anna Griffin who has

taken on her new role with the

society with so much enthusiasm,

energy, and fresh ideas! Anna is a

great asset to the Breed Promotion

Committee.

If you would like to contact

the committee with ideas and

suggestions we now have our own

email address – breedpromotion@

sdhbs.org.uk.

Helen Ashcroft

Helen Ashcroft,

Breed Promotions

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2025 AGM Trophies Society Awards

Trophy

Winners

CORONATION TROPHY (EXHIBITOR GAINING

MOST POINTS AT SHOWS)

P S & A P ROWE

BULL OF THE YEAR (MOST POINTS AT SHOWS) PS & AP ROWE LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14

PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR JUNIOR BULL OF THE YEAR

(MOST POINTS AT SHOWS) TIM EUSTICE TREVOWAH ERANZ 4

FEMALE OF THE YEAR (MOST POINTS AT SHOWS) M R & R J ROWE TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

PRESIDENT’S BADGE AND PAINTING

LINDA TURPIE ROUNSEVELL MEMORIAL TROPHY

YOUTH AMBASSADOR AWARD

BOB BOSTELMANN

GEMMA SELL

JAMES WARWICK

BOB BOSTELMANN BEING PRESENTED THE PRESIDENTS

BADGE AND PAINTING

GEMMA SELL RECEIVING THE LINDA TURPIE ROUNSEVELLE

AWARD

JAMES WARWICK BEING PRESENTED THE ACORN FARMS

YOUTH AMBASSADOR 2025 AWARD

PETER ROWE RECEIVING THE BULL OF THE YEAR AWARD

FOR LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14

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RICHARD ROWE COLLECTING THE FEMALE OF THE YEAR

AWARD FOR TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

TIM EUSTICE BEING PRESENTED THE PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR

JUNIOR BULL OF THE YEAR WITH TREVOWAH ERANZ 4

Semen Available

Herd sire Grove Brutus 151,

National show Breed Champion 2019

& Bull of the year 2019.

QBI 71 Top 5% SRI 44 Top 10%

Boakley Colonel spring sale Champion & Best on Performance and Inspection

Winner of 2022

Wessex Herd Competition

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AGM Trophies Herd Competition

Trophy

WAKEHAM MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP (WINNER)

CECIL HARVEY SHIELD (BEST HERD OF COWS)

Winners

CHARLES GRISEDALE

CHARLES GRISEDALE

TREGERRICK PERPETUAL TROPHY (BEST STOCK BULL) MRS ANN BROOKS GOODWORTHY ADONIS 48

SOCIETY CUP (BEST YOUNG STOCK)

CHARLES GRISEDALE

ANGUS LOGGIE MEMORIAL TROPHY (MOST POINTS NOT WON HERD

COMPETITION OR THIS TROPHY PREVIOUSLY)

IRVING ENTERPRISE TROPHY (BEST SMALL HERD)

CHARLES GRISEDALE

BG & JZ DART

BILL MAJOR TROPHY (FOR THREE COWS BY THE SAME SIRE) GROVE FARMS GROVE BRUTUS 151

EDMESTON HILDA CUP (BEST COW) BG & JZ DART WOODHAYES DAFFODIL 77

CILGWRRWG TROPHY (BEST HOMEBRED POLLED ANIMAL) BG & JZ DART WOODHAYES DAFFODIL 77

ERME CUP (BEST TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER) GROVE FARMS GROVE SORREL 128

HSBC TROPHY (PERFORMANCE)

BG & JZ DART

Arncliffe Farms has 100 pedigree

suckler cows managed

commercially, the majority of

which run with polled/scurred

pedigree bull.

The Arncliffe Herd

“Herd Competition Winners 2018”

Stock usually for sale

Arncliffe Hall, Ingleby Cross, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 3PA

John Bell 07704 552735 • Richard Pattison 07930 579001

Email: inglebyfarmspts@gmail.com

2024 Sire List

(all polled)

Langham’s Kubla 28 (HP)

Arncliffe Tamworth (HP)

Colcharton Clyde 3 (HP)

Tregondale Invincible 9 (HP)

We aim to produce stock of high health status, quality and produce grades that meet market requirements.

To help us achieve this goal we are:

• FABBL Approved

• All cattle are vaccinated against Leptospirosis and

accredited through SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

for BVD and are Johnes Level 1

• The cattle are Breedplan Recorded

• The herd is also within the TB4

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ANN BROOKS WINNING THE TREGERRICK TROPHY

FOR BEST STOCK BULL WITH GODWORTHY ADONIS 48

CHARLES GRISEDALE COLLECTING THE WAKEHAM

MEMORICAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP FOR

WINNING THE NATIONAL HERD COMPETITION 2024

CHARLES GRISEDALE RECEIVING THE SOCIETY

CUP FOR THE BEST YOUNG STOCK IN THE HERD

COMPETITION

GROVE FARMS COLLECTING THE BILL MAJOR TROPHY

FOR THE BEST THREE COWS BY THE SAME SIRE,

SIRED BY GROVE BRUTUS 151

GROVE FARMS RECEIVING THE ERME CUP FOR THE

BEST TWO YEAR OLD HEIFER

CHARLES GRISEDALE WITH ALL HIS AWARDS

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The Society and Its Work

Membership

Any person may join the Society by completing a

Membership Form and forwarding it to the Breed

Secretary. The application is placed before the Council

and on being accepted, the Member has the right

on payment of the Subscription of £60+VAT = £72

to enter animals in the Society’s Herd Book and to

participate in the Society’s Sales, Competitions and

other activities. Members may make a lump sum

payment for a fixed period to be determined by the

Council instead of paying an annual subscription.

Associate membership at £50 per annum is also

available with the same rights as full members, except

that they are unable to register stock. Each member

receives a newsletter periodically giving news of

activities of the Society.

Youth Membership – £20+VAT = £24 per annum –

available to all under 28 years of age.

Retired Membership – £25 per annum – is available

to all those who have retired and have been full

members for at least 10 years before retiring.

Introductory Membership – available free of charge

for up to 12 months on first joining the Society.

However, the proposing member pays £10+VAT = £12.

Cross Breeding Programme Supplementary

Register

Stage I – LA, SA, CA, GA, RAA, BA - Cross

Continental Bulls with Pedigree South Devon

females. The resultant progeny will be known as

(F1). These will be entered in Base Grade A. No

inspections required.

Stage II – LB, SB, CB, GB, RAB, BB - The Grade A

animals (F1) will then be mated to South Devon

animals (Full Pedigree). The resultant progeny will

then be entered into Base Grade B and will be

known as (F2). No inspections required.

Stage III - The Grade B animals (F2) will then be

mated to Pedigree South Devon animals. The

resultant progeny will be known as (F3). Heifer calves

will be subject to inspection before the possibility of

transfer into the Herd Book proper. Bull calves and

their dams will be inspected before the possibility of

transfer into the Herd Book proper.

Scale of Fees and Charges as at 1 st January

2025

Subscriptions:

Ordinary Members £60 + VAT = £72

Associate Member £50

The Herd Book

This is published periodically and consists of:

1 THE HERD BOOK, containing the pedigrees of all

full pedigree animals born during the year prior to

publication.

2 THE SUPPLEMENTARY REGISTER, Part III

The grading-up process per the Supplementary

Register has two stages only, A and B. Entry to

the Register will be: Any animal having pedigree

on the Sire’s side or pedigree on both sides, but

not registered within two years of birth, may be

registered in the Supplementary Register, subject

to being passed by officially appointed inspectors

as being of the South Devon type and of suitable

0conformation.

Grading-Up Register

Inspections

Anyone requiring cattle to be entered in the

Grading-up Register should contact the office, who

will then arrange for an Inspection.

Retired Member £25

Youth Member £20+VAT = £24

Introductory Member £10+VAT = £12

Herd Prefix Registration £20+VAT = £24

Registrations

Notification of all calvings, including Still born, being

the offspring of registered cows (both pedigree and

grading-up), must be made within 4 months of

such calvings. Notification Books will be sent to all

members upon request. Members are encouraged to

submit notifications, registrations and performance

records electronically via the Society’s website.

Semen

All semen needs to be registered and DNA tested

in order for male offspring to be registered with the

society.

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Fees payable

Males:

Notification of Birth (within 4 months)

NIL

Registration fee up to 18 months

of age to include DNA tests £79+VAT = £94.80

* Registration fee over 18 months

of age to include DNA tests £108+VAT = £129.60

Females Electronic submission:

Registration fee up to 4 months

of age £37+VAT = £44.40

* Thereafter an incremental £2+VAT =

charge up to 12 months

£2.40 per month

* Registration fee over 12

months of age £58+VAT = £69.60

Females Paper/Telephone submission:

Registration fee up to 4

months of age £42+VAT = £50.40

*Thereafter an incremental

charge up to 12 months

£2+VAT

=£2.40 per month

* Registration fee over

12 months of age £62+VAT=£74.40

* Late entries at the discretion of Council.

A Credit Note for the first £30.00 of the full cost of

registration up to 30 months of age will be given to

the Breeder who pays for its registration provided he

or she still owns the animal, on receipt of evidence

of casualty or slaughter, but not transfer, within four

months of date of death.

NB. No animals will be registered unless the

membership fees to the Society are fully paid up.

Membership fees are due for payment on the 1st of

January each year.

Birth Notification Documents (BNDs)

The Society also offers BNDs. These are usually

available for crossbred cattle, where one part of the

cross is a pedigree South Devon.

The cost is £2 + VAT = £2.40 up to 4 months of age, £4

+ VAT = £4.80 up to 1 year of age and £5 plus VAT=£6

thereafter.

Transfer Certificates

In respect of all Sales and changes of ownership of

a registered animal, the Registered Owner or the

New Owner must apply to the Society for the issue

of a Transfer Certificate within fourteen days of the

Sale or change of ownership of the animal. The fees

payable to the Society on such application shall be

such as may be determined by the Society from time

to time and may be paid by the Registered Owner or

the New Owner. Although either a Registered Owner

or a New Owner may apply for a Transfer Certificate

within fourteen days of ownership, the Council

consider that the making of the application and the

pay ment fee is primarily the responsibility of the

Registered Owner.

Penalty for failure to register

Failure by the Registered Owner or the New Owner

to make application for a Transfer Certificate within

fourteen days of the sale or transfer will entitle the

Society to refuse to issue a Transfer Certificate or

to do so only upon payment of the appropriate fee

and such penalty as the Council for the Society in its

absolute discretion may decide from time to time.

Failure to obtain a Transfer Certificate will result in

the new owner being unable to register any progeny.

If a member does not wish for the pedigree of an

animal to be transferred, he/she must inform the

office before the sale and the animal’s pedigree

status will be withdrawn. If this is not done then it will

be permissible for an animal to be transferred at a

later date on payment of the appropriate fee.

Fee for transferring animals at Society,

Dispersal, Reduction and Private Sales:

Bulls £40+VAT = £48

Females £30+VAT = £36

Heifer Calves up to the age of

6 months £8+VAT = £9.60

Export Certificates

Bulls

Females

5%+VAT

5%+VAT

Council reserve the right to refuse an Export

Certificate for animals until they have been inspected

and approved.

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Sales Department

A ‘FOR SALE AND WANTED’ list of animals is always

available in the Office and on the website, and

the Society’s Staff will always be glad to help any

member and prospective member who wishes to

buy or sell cattle.

Official Society Sales

The Society usually holds its Sales in the Spring

and Autumn of each year. Animals entered at the

Society’s Sales are inspected and animals which

fail to con form to Breed Standards or to adequate

condition for Public Sale will be rejected.

Private Sales

Circumstances permitting, it is preferred that

members’ private herd reduction or dispersal sales

are not held within one month either side of a

Society Sale unless previously agreed by the Council,

and with as much notice given to the Society as

possible.

Birth Forms and Tagging

It shall be incumbent on all Members desirous of

entering their stock to notify the birth of all calves

born alive or dead, regardless of sex, being the

offspring of Registered Cows, within 4 months of

birth and that all live calves should also be doubled

tagged with DEFRA Approved tags according to

legal requirements.

Disciplinary Procedures

If a member is deemed to have brought the Society

or the breed into disrepute, there is a Disciplinary

Procedure to be followed, a copy of which is

appended to the Articles of Association.erms and

Conditions of Sale

The Society uses the NBA Terms and Conditions of

Sale at all its official Sales. Members are strongly

recommended to use them to cover Private Sales as

well, by becoming members of the NBA.

Information

Any person wishing to join the Society or who wishes

to have any further information about the Society

and its activities, is invited to apply to The Breed

Secretary.

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Specialist Auctioneers for the

South Devon Breed

• On Farm Dispersals held anywhere in the UK

•

• Excellent Market Facilities at Exeter, Holsworthy &

Hallworthy Markets.

•

• Society Spring Show & Sale of Pedigree Bulls & Females

held at Exeter Livestock Centre.

If you are thinking of Dispersing or have surplus Stock to

sell please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mark Davis

Auctioneers

Mark Bromell

07773 371 774 Please visit www.kivells.com 07966 430 001

Exeter Livestock Centre, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8FD

Tel: 01392 251 261 - E-Mail: livestock@kivells.com

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South Devon Breed Description

COLOUR AND COAT

Strong, curly coat of light medium red colour. Any

white under-body undesirable particularly in front

of the navel. Hide loose and pliable.

HEAD

Broad and kindly in appearance, with broad and

uniformly pink nose and muzzle, free from blue

(blotches) and smut (black hairs around lips). Horns,

if present, should be white or yellow and curve

downwards. Ears set well forward and of a good size.

SHOULDERS

Not prominent, blending neatly with a deep body.

BODY

Deep and full in girth. Ribs well sprung, even and

extending well back along the spine. Deep in the

flank giving a level underline and not an extended

gut. Back straight with good width extending from

behind the shoulders to the loin.

TEMPERAMENT

Docile.

BULL

Masculine characteristics with size and flesh to attain

1,200 to 1,500 kgs at maturity. Testicles of substantial

and even size and suspended equally. Twisted testicles

are undesirable.

COW

Feminine appearance with good size and even flesh.

Even shaped, well-attached udder with well-spaced,

equal and moderately sized teats.

LEGS AND FEET

Legs showing strong bone, flat rather than round

below the hock. The hind legs reasonably straight

and parallel with hocks well apart; the fore legs not

wide apart and all having good sound feet, pointing

directly forwards. Even locomotion with parallel

tracking.

HINDQUARTERS

Rumps long, wide and square on top. The rounds

wide and deep to hocks. The tail should be level set

and blend neatly into the rumps. It should be strong

with a good brush.

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New Introductory Members

New Member

Introduced By

REGION 1

Ms I W Rhodes, Liskeard, Cornwall

S Ward

REGION 2

C D, D M & S K Alford, Okehampton, Devon

C Case, Kingsbridge, Devon

Mr JA & Mrs SL Emmott, Honiton, Devon

R Dennis

J Tucker

F Thomas

REGION 3

Mr D Ebbs, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

AAM Farms, Yeovil, Somerset

A & C M Lampey, South Chard, Somerset

J Tucker

The Tully Partnership

R V Hartshorn

REGION 6

Mr J Beckett, Belbroughton, Worcestershire

J Tucker

HELPING IMPROVE HERD HEALTH &

PROFITABILITY

MEETING BREED SOCIETY

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LEPTOSPIROSIS TESTING

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FULL VETERINARY SUPPORT AND ADVICE

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE RISKS

ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

The cale team at Biobest provide

services to South Devon herds

throughout the UK and Ireland. We

welcome enquiries from new and

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Contact us to discuss how we can help you:

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INCLUDING NATIONAL SHOW BREED CHAMPION, ROYAL BATH AND WEST

170 PEDIGREE POLLED COWS

HERD SIRES:

POLKINGHORNE INDIANA 8 (PP),

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Email: philip.laity@btconnect.com

Breedplan Recorded

HiHealth Herdcare Member

Conformation & Sale Inspections

Duncan Findlay MRCVS, our Society Sale & Midland Club Sale Inspector is given the remit by Council to help to

raise the standards of breeding cattle forward at Sales, and anything that does not come up to the mark may

be rejected. He regularly consults with the Council and his inspection criteria are fully supported by the Society.

Animals are inspected as they are presented on the day, not how they might be in a week’s time, or how they

might have been when they were checked on farm.

A breeding bull needs to be properly weight loaded in order to serve females for a normal lifetime, otherwise he

risks breaking bones, tearing ligaments or damaging the female he is attempting to serve – all very costly and

avoidable. Similarly, a female needs to be able to take the weight of the bull as well as carry/deliver/rear a calf during

her whole lifetime.

LEGS – should be straight, not knock-kneed or

bow-legged.

LOWER FORE LIMBS – act as shock absorbers, and the

ligaments need to be well-aligned and properly protected.

HIND LIMBS – should not be straight, or over-reaching, both of which lead to an abnormal loading of joints.

SHOULDERS – need to be properly positioned to take the

shock of jumping down, as well as for normal locomotion.

FEET – foot-trimming should not be used to hide a

structural fault (eg, corkscrewing, which is heritable).

TESTICLES – should be a pair of uniform size and shape.

They should meet the minimum size as defined by the

Society – ie, 31cm for 12–14 months; 33cm for 15–20 months;

35cm for 21–30 months; 36cm for over 31 months. They

should not be too hard nor too soft, ie ‘firm’. There should

be no lumps or bumps within the head or tail of the

epididymis. If the bull has been over-fed there will be fat laid

down in the scrotum which may lead to sub-fertility.

TEETH – incisors should touch the dental pad. If

permanent incisors have only just erupted, corner

incisors are taken into account. Any degree of

overshot or undershot mouth will result in rejection

of the animal from the sale.

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SHOW RULES

In order to maintain a standard of procedures for exhibitors at major

and one day agricultural shows, the following Show Rules are a Council

requirement:

1. South Devon breeders must read and comply with the rules and regulations laid down by the

individual Show Societies, both before entering and at the show; and these must take priority over

the requirements of the South Devon Herd Book Society (SDHBS) but if a subject is not mentioned

the SDHBS rules will apply.

2. No ‘faking’ is allowed by most Show Societies. This means that there must be no tampering with

their animals by any exhibitor to conceal defects, including deliberately hiding white hair.

3. All animals over six months of age entered for the classes must wear bull dog clips in their noses

(nose rings in bulls fulfil this requirement) when not stalled from the time of offloading to the time

of loading back on to cattle transport. This does not apply to calves at foot shown with their dams,

but does apply to calves over six months of age entered for a calf class.

4. Exhibitors must not enter or bring to shows animals which have been bred by the person judging

the South Devon classes at that show. If an animal is then forwarded to the judge it shall remain

unplaced. It would be unwise also to enter or bring an animal bred by the interbreed judge,

although that is outside the SDHBS’ jurisdiction.

5. Exhibitors are expected to try to be reasonably smartly turned out, eg wearing a tie and having their

white coat buttoned up, both during judging and in the Grand Parade.

6. The use of mobile phones for any purposes during the class judging is not permitted in the show

ring.

7. Any non-compliance with these rules may be reported by other exhibitors to the stewards, who in

turn must report the complaint to the Chief Cattle Steward. If after investigation the complaint is

upheld, the animal may be disqualified.

8. The Judge’s decision is final.

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THE COLCHARTON HERD

PEDIGREE SOUTH DEVONS

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COTON INQUISITOR 2 (PP)

BOAKLEY TIBERIUS (HH)

POLKINGHORNE GRANGER (PP)

EWINT CLYDE

Polled Cattle.

Z COLCHARTON TRUMPER

BROADWOOD HAYSTACKS

HARTON TRUMPER

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breeders club 2024

*4 th place National herd

competition 2024

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Colchartonfarm@agriplus.net

Colin & Nick Edwards

Colcharton Farm

Gulworthy

Tavistock

Devon

PL19 8HU

01822 616435

07815672997 (Colin)

07881583470 (Nick)

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STRUCTURAL GUIDELINES WITH

PEDIGREE GRADING UP

If you wish to begin the process of grading up particular

families of females to full pedigree status please let the

office know.

Pedigree Societies are governed by law in this, and it

involves the recording of three generations of females,

each mated with a fully registered pedigree South

Devon bull.

Beginning with a South Devon dam without any

breeding records, an inspection confirms that she is

of true South Devon type. Her heifer calves are also

inspected, and must be by a South Devon registered

pedigree sire – they will then be graded “A.”

A heifer calf out of a grade “A” dam and by a fully

registered pedigree South Devon bull is eligible to be

graded “B”; and a heifer calf out of a grade “B” dam, by

a registered South Devon sire may be registered as full

pedigree.

“Unknown” SD cow inspected by SDHBS x SD

pedigree bull

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“A” grade female inspected by SDHBS x SD

pedigree bull

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“B” grade female SD pedigree bull

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Full pedigree SD female

STRUCTURAL GUIDELINES

PREFERRED

TO BE AVOIDED

1. REAR LEGS – Hocks

140 O Normal

110 O

170 O 50 O

Sickled Hocks Post legged Cow Hocks

2. FRONT LEGS

Normal

Turned Out

-10 O

3. PASTERNS

Steep Pastern

Weak Pastern

Normal

54 O

80 O 30 O

These sketches were very kindly prepared by Mrs Jenny Rowe some years

ago, and are a useful guide. Bull frame scores are measured at the Spring,

Midland Club and Autumn Sales and raw data is recorded and averaged

to enable comparisons to be made. Veterinary inspections of bulls and

females at those sales take breeding potential into consideration.

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INTERPRETING

FRAME SCORES AT SALES

Bulls at Society and Midland Club Sales are measured

to monitor standards, and we are most grateful to

our team of measurers – Richard Camp, Richard

Hartshorn, and Richard Smaridge.

The measurements are formulated into tables with

categories for age by month, and are used to calculate

Frame Scores which are then displayed on the bull

pens. The tables are updated each year to include the

most recent five years’ data (with a minimum number

of bulls in each category).

Scores are calculated from five measurements of

bone: height at withers; height at rump; length from

hook to pin; rump width; and length from withers

to pin. The method of calculation is simple. Each

measurement is compared to its position within

its age group, and pointed from a minimum one

to a maximum nine. The five measurements are

then added together to reach a minimum 5 up to a

maximum 45 points. The weight is scored as a letter

from A (heaviest) to J (lightest). See example Table 1.

The Frame Score for an example bull aged 672 days,

weighed 1020 kg (C); 147 cm at withers (6 points);

148 cm withers to pin (5 points); 71 cm hook to pin (7

points); 148 cm rump height (5 points); 67 rump width

6 points); = C29.

The Weight for Age graph below shows average

weights for bulls aged 17 to 27 months, which provides

a bench - mark for breeders to measure their own

bulls.

LOT

Rump height (cm)

MEASUREMENTS

FRAME SCORE

COMPRISING WEIGHT A-J

(A highest, E average, J lowest)

MEASUREMENTS MAX 45 POINTS

Withers height (cm)

Table 1 - 22 MONTHS (660–689 days)

Wt W Ht W/P H/P R Ht R Wth Frame

Sc (cm) (cm) (cm) (cm) (cm) Score

A 1082 154 159 75 157 69 9

B 1036 151 156 72 155 68 8

C 991 148 153 69 152 68 7

D 946 146 150 66 150 67 6

E 901 143 147 63 148 66 5

F 856 140 144 59 146 65 4

G 811 137 141 56 144 64 3

H 766 134 139 53 141 63 2

J 721 131 136 50 139 62 1

Withers to Pin

length (cm)

Scrotal Circumference (cm)

NOT IN OVERALL SCORE

Hook to Pin

length (cm)

Rump width (cm)

WEIGHT (kg)

Weight for age

1200

1100

Key

wt kg

1000

900

800

700

600

A (heaviest)

E (average)

J (lightest)

500

400

15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29

months

Further information and detail on

the frame measurement tables’

content is available from the

SDHBS office.

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TREWINT SETH

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LEPTOSPIROSIS FREE

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KNIGHTCOTE CEFNGWYN LEO

• Winner National Herd Competition 2024

• Winner Regional Herd competition 2024

• Best herd of cows

• Best youngstock

• Both bulls placed in the top four

2nd Knightcote Cefngwyn Leo

4th Trewint Seth

GROUP OF TWO YEAR OLD IN CALF HEIFERS

• All grass reared and mother’s milk – no

supplementary feed until pre-weaning.

• Bred for ease of calving, growth from grass,

good temperament, good feet and udders.

CHARLES GRISEDALE

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South Devon Cattle Breeders Club

2024 Herd Competition Results

Class 1 - Herds over 20 cows

Cows Youngstock Bulls Place

(max 500) (max 400)

Colcharton Farm Partners 480 390 91 1

S & J Tucker 452 352 84 2

Ada Brookes 451 340 60 3

R Burrough 446 350 65 4

Class 2 - Herds 20 cows or under

Cows Youngstock Bulls Place

(max 500) (max 400)

A Brooks 462 380 88 1

G Janes 460 342 82 2

B Dennis 450 340 89 3

Class 3 - 3 heifers born in 2022 from herds of

over 20 cows 50 points maximum

Member Points awarded Place

Colcharton Farm Partners 48 1

S & J Tucker 45 2

R Burrough 44 3

Ada Brookes 40 4


over 20 cows 50 points maximum



R Burrough 44 2

S & J Tucker 43 3

Ada Brookes 40 4

Class 5 - Best pair of steers 50 points maximum


A.Brooks 44 1

Class 6 - Best herd of South Devon cows 500

points maximum



A Brooks 462 2

G Janes 460 3

S & J Tucker 452 4

Ada Brookes 451 5

B Dennis 450 6

R Burrough 446 7

Class 7 - Best Group of 3 South Devon cows in

milk and/or in calf 50 points maximum



R Burrough 44 2

S & J Tucker 43 3

Ada Brookes 40 4

Ada Brookes 40 2

G Janes 38 3

B Dennis 37 4

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Class 8 - Best group of 3 South Devon cows

and their calves 50 points maximum



G Janes 45 2

R Burrough 44 3

B Dennis 43 4

Ada Brookes 41 5

Class 9 - Best family of 3 generations: To

comprise of Mother, Daughter and either

granddaughter or grandson (bull or steers)

50 points maximum


B Dennis 47 1

R Burrough 45 2

Ada Brookes 42 3

Class 10 - Best Pedigree Stock Bull (To be

registered with the SDHBS)

50 points maximum per bull

Member Bulls Point/Place

Colcharton Farm

Partners BOAKLEY TIBERIUS 47 1

A Brooks GODWORTHY ADONIS 48 46 2

S & J Tucker SEXTON MAJESTIC 3 45 3

B Dennis

G Janes

Z COLCHARTON

TRUMPER 3 (HP) 44 4

LUMBYLAW YARDE

BARTON ODIN 40 5

R Burrough GODWORTHY ADONIS 30 38 6

Ada Brookes Z WADDETON DAZZLER 2 37 7

Class 12 - 2 hefiers born in 2022 from herds of

20 cows or under 50 points maximum


B Dennis 45 1

G Janes 43 2


20 cows or under 50 points maximum


A Brooks 44 1

B Dennis 42 2

G Janes 38 3

Class 14 - Best South Devon cow (one per

herd) 50 points maximum


A Brooks TORR DOWN DARKIE 6 41 1

B Dennis Z CRUFT BEATRICE (HP) 39 2

Colcharton Farm

Partners COLCHARTON TULIP 252 38 3

R Burrough GODWORTHY EVIE 6 35 4

G Janes YARDE BARTON ELEANOR 34 5

S & J Tucker SEXTON BRINGGOOD 55 33 6

Ada Brookes BECKAVEANS TRUDIE 20 32 7

Class 15 - Group of 5 animals with 50% South

Devon genetics which make a significant

contribution to the beef industry 50 points

maximum



S & J Tucker 35 2

Class 11 - Best pedigree yearling bull: To have

been born after 1 st January 2022

50 points maximum


Colcharton Farm

Partners COLCHARTON CLYDE 48 1

R Burrough GODWORTHY ASTAR 22 43 2

Ada Brookes Z BECKAVEANS BOURBON 40 3

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SDHBS Wessex Region


Class 1 - Herds over 20 cows

Herd

Polled

Small Herd

20 cows and

under

Cows

500 pts

Position

Bulls

75 pts

No of Bulls

Position

Youngstock

425 pts

Position

Total Points

Out of 1000

Overall

Position

Clarendon Park

Farms (Clarendon) Yes No 460 2 65 2 3 380 2 905 2

EJ and S Hawkins No No 450 3 62.5 2 4 355 3 867.5 3

Lodge Farm No No 440 4 68 1 1 350 4 858 4

M Plain and

A Riches (Foxhole) No Yes 470 1 66 1 2 400 1 936 1

Best Cow

1 st Foxhole FOXHOLE BONNIE 17

2 nd Clarendon CLARENDON PARK ELFGIFV 3

3 rd Cutsey CUTSEY CELANDINE M7

Best Bull

1 st Clarendon CLARENDON PARK RENO

2 nd Lodge Farm TREGUDDICK MARSHALL 3

3 rd Foxhole TREWINT SANTOS

4 th Cutsey MUTTERTON ELLIS BITTER

Best Pair Of Youngstock

1 st Foxhole FOXHOLE WILLOW 7 & FOXHOLE

CALLA 13

2 nd Lodge Farm LODGE FARM BROOK & LODGE

FARM GRACELAND

3 rd Clarendon CLARENDON PARK SPLASH 6 &

C.P. LAUREN 10

4 th Cutsey CUTSEY CORNFLOWER 24 &

CUTSEY DAISEY 50

Best Polled Animal

1 st Foxhole FOXHOLE CALLA 10

2 nd Clarendon CLARENDON PARK RENO

3 rd Lodge Farm TREGUDDICK MARSHALL 3

Best Overall Herd

Foxhole

Best Large Herd

Clarendon

Best Small Herd (Under 20 Cows)

Foxhole

Best Polled Herd

Clarendon

Best Bull

Clarendon

Best Cow

Foxhole

Best Polled Animal

Foxhole

Best Pair Youngstock

Foxhole

Highest Placed Herd Which Has Not

Previously Won Wessex Competition

Clarendon

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Truro Breeders Club


Farm Cows Youngstock Bulls Total Place

MR & RJ Rowe 420 415 55 890 1 st

1 st large herd

Tim Eustice 390 410 65 865 2 nd

RJ Throssell & J Warwick 400 375 60 835 3 rd

1 st small herd

GK Griffin and Son 375 370 50 795 4th

Matt Lenton 352 390 50 792 5 th

Mrs A Hollow 378 370 42 790 6 th

Boskenna Farm Partnership 365 368 45 778 7 th

The Clemens Family 368 365 40 773 8 th

Best Cow

Matt Lenton

TREVORDER DIAMOND 15

Best Heifer

Boskenna Farm Partnership

BOSKENNA BRIMSTONE 1

Best 4 Steers

Boskenna Farm Partnership

Best 4 bulls

MR &RJ Rowe

Best 4 heifers

MR & RJ Rowe

Best pair of heifers

The Clemens Family

Best pair under 20 months

Matt Lenton

Best calves sired by a bull other than a South

Devon

Matt Lenton

Best young stock

MR & RJ Rowe

Best bull

Trevowah Philip

Best family group

Tim Eustice

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Midland South Devon Breeders Club


Class 1 - Best Bull

Place Member Bull Pts

Class 4 - Progeny Group

Place Member

Pts

1 Claridge TREGONDALE PERSIUS 10 73

2 Plain TREWINT SANTOS 68

3 Claridge COLCHARTON BRUTUS 4 67

4 White BROADWOOD PROPER JOB 65

5 Williams LUMBYLAW HORIZON 59 63

6 Claridge LUMBLYLAW ROMULAS 9 62

7 Elliott TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 6 59

8 William HOPTON WINSTON 2 58

9 Claridge TREWINT SANTANA 53

10 White SEXTON SENATOR 52

11 Nixey GOFFE CAVE BOOM BOOM 50

12 Hartshorn BRAFFERTON PEPE 49

13 Hartshorn EYTON INQUISITIVE 48

14 Sell WADDETON EUCLID 46

15 Williams FOXHOLE CHURCHILL 3 43

Class 2 - Best herd of Cows

Place Member Pts Place Member Pts

1 Claridge 500 5 Hartshorn 440

2 Plain 475 6 Sell 435

3 White 470 7 Nixey 420

4 Williams 450 8 Elliott 410

Class 3 - Best herd of Cows

Place Member Pts Place Member Pts

1 Claridge 425 5 Sell 380

2 Williams 400 6 Hartshorn 350

3 Plain 395 7 Elliott 345

4 White 394 8 Nixey 345

Overal placings

Place Member

Place Member

1 Claridge

5 Sell

2 Plain

6 Hartshorn

3 White

7 Nixey

4 Williams

8 Elliott

1 Claridge COLCHARTON BRUTUS

2 Plain TREWINT CHURCHILL

3 White STRETCHFORD HERMAN

4 Sell MALTHOUSE HAWK

5 Williams BRAFFERTON WINSTON

6 Hartshorn BRAFFERTON KUDO

7 Elliott KNIGHTCOTE TUDOR

Class 5 - Group of Three Related Females

Place Member

1 Plain CALLA

2 White JESSIE

3 Williams DELIA

4 Sell JULIA OLYMPIA QUINCE

5 Hartshorn

Class 6 - Best Homebred Cow

Place Member

Cow

1 Plain FOXHOLE CHERRY

2 Claridge KNOWLHILL SNOWDROP

3 Sell SELLSTEAD LAVENDER

4 White BROADWOOD REGATTA

5 Hartshorn CILGWRRWG ELLERI

6 Williams HOPTON RUBY

Class 7 - Best Polled Animal

Place Member

Cow

1 Sell SELLSTEAD CROCUS

2 Plain FOXHOLE CALLA

3 Elliott TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 6

4 Nixey GOFFE CAVE BOOM BOOM

5 Hartshorn CILGWRWWG HOP

6 Williams HOPTON DELIA 46

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The overall herd first and second are

1 st C Grisedale Cefngwyn Herd

2 nd N Williams & Son Hopton Herd

Best Bull

1 st C Grisedale KNIGHTCOTE CEFNGWYN LEO

2 nd N Williams & Son LUMBYLAW HORIZON 59

Best Female

1 st C Grisedale CEFNGWYN CORNFLOWER 38

2 nd N Williams & Son HOPTON CAROLINE 4

Best Polled

1 st Hadley Farms KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

2 nd C Grisedale CEFNGWYN CORNFLOWER 54

Young Handler Competition

This year we were unable to hold the Young Handler

Competition at The National Show due to the late

move to Royal Cornwall but we look forward to

welcoming it back into the schedule for The Royal

Welsh National Show this year.

The class is open to any junior member or a person

under the age of 28 who’s parents are members of the

society. It is a wonderful experience to enter and there

are lots of prizes to be won so we encourage all who

are eligible to enter!

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CLARENDON PARK

CLARENDON PARK FARMS, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE

Herd of pedigree South Devons

Members of SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

Accredited free of BVD, IBR & Johnes Level 1 Cert.

Present Herd Sires:

Clarendon Park Reno (PP)

Clarendon Park Edmund

(HP)

Rising Genetics From:

Broompark Django (PP)

Torr Down Marvel 3 (PP)

Waddeton Euclid 2 (PP)

Polkinghorne Indiana (PP)

120 cow suckler herd using pedigree South Devon and Red Angus sires. We regularly have polled pedigree South

Devon and Red Angus bulls and heifers for sale. Enquiries appreciated.

Tel: Daniel (Herd Manager) – 07906173253 | James (Farm Manager) – 07961670426 | Office – 01722 710 233

Email: daniel.verbena@hotmail.co.uk

THE

HERD OF PEDIGREE SOUTH DEVONS

Over 30yrs of Breeding • Stock for Sale • Visitors Welcome

FABBL REGISTERED • BREEDPLAN RECORDED • MEMBERS OF BIOBEST HI HEALTH

HERDCARE SCHEME, HAVING BEEN TESTING FOR 10 YEARS

Present Herd Sires

Z ARNCLIFFE OLDBURY • WELLAND VALLEY DIPLOMAT • WELLAND VALLEY COMRADE 5 (HP)

SEXTON PROVIDENCE PERSIUS • PYTCHLEY EDDISON 2

Malcolm & Thelma Broome

Ashdown Lodge, Thorpe Langton,

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

LE16 7TU

Tel/Fax: 01858 545243 M: 07732 331372

Email: thelmabroome@btinternet.com www.southdevoncattle.co.uk

Young Welland Valley bulls at Thorpe Langton

Big strong cattle producing meat from grass run solely on commercial lines

KESTLE HERD

BVD &

Johne’s

SAC herd

health

scheme

KESTLE

DOMINATOR

3RD

Reserve Breed

Champion Royal

Cornwall 2023

Breed Champion

Liskeard Show

2023

KESTLE TULIP

150TH

Champion

Performance

Championships

2023

Agrifest Breed

Champion and

Reserve Interbreed

Champion

Honiton 2023

RICHARD ADRIAN RUNDLE

KESTLE FARM, KESTLE MILL, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL TR8 4PU

Mob: 07585 771 030

Email: aderundle@aol.com

World Congress 2026 Itinerary

Pre Tour This programme may be subject to minor alterations.

Thursday 28 th May

• Reception and overnight stay

at Hilton Terminal 4 Hotel

Heathrow.

Friday 29 th May

• Visit Marsh Farm near Basildon

to see the Sell’s South Devon’s.

They also trial New Holland

equipment and have an

anaerobic digester.

Saturday 30 th May

• Visit the Woodbastick herd

founded in the 1980’s which is

integrated with a large arable

mixed cropping enterprise.

• Boat trip on the Norfolk Broads.

• A relatively quiet day to help

long haul travellers.

Sunday 31 st May

• Travel from Mercure, Norwich to

York. Stopping off at Windmill,

and a new herd in Lincolnshire.

Monday 1 st June

• Free day in York, staying at

Double Tree by Hilton.

Tuesday 2 nd June

• 2 herd visits, the

Sunderlandwick herd, where the

farm also has fishing Lakes and

a Golf Course, and a visit to Mike

Powley a former beef farmer of

the year.

Wednesday 3 rd June

• A trip on the North York Moors

railway to enjoy fish and chips at

Whitby.

• Coach to the Delta Marriot

Durham Royal County Hotel.

Thursday 4 th June

• Herd visits to the Arncliffe herd

and Richard and Jean Barron.

Friday 5 th June

• Look at Hadrian’s Wall and visit

Carlisle Auctions (non-market

day).

• Visit to Annan whiskey distillery.

• Arrive at Gretna Hall Hotel.

Saturday 6 th June

• Visit Dumfries House.

• Herd visit to The Enterprise herd.

Sunday 7 th June

• Herd visit to N & J Newbould &

Son.

• Arrive at the Leewood Hotel,

Buxton.

Monday 8 th June

• Visit the Alsop herd of polled

South Devon’s in the Peak

District.

• Visit Chatsworth House and

Gardens, including farm tour.

Tuesday 9 th June

• National Memorial Arboretum

visit.

• Visit the Broadwood herd,

established in 2007 by former

England and British and Irish

Lion Julian White and his wife

Sara.

• Travel to the Bank House Hotel,

Worcester.

Wednesday 10 th June

• Conference

Thursday 11 th June

• Conference

Friday 12 th June

• Royal Three Counties Show, to

incorporate the National Show.

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Saturday 13 th June

• Travel to Exeter Courtyard Hotel

for 3 nights, stopping off at

Sedgemoor on market day.

Sunday 14 th June

• Forde Abbey House and Gardens

visit.

• Visit to the Burrough’s Godworthy

herd.

Monday 15 th June

Visit to Shearwell Data.

Tuesday 16 th June

• Hopefully a tour of Sandypark

rugby stadium.

• 2 nights homestay with hosts.

Wednesday 17 th June

• Visit to the Stretchford herd.

• Lunch and a visit to Riverford

Organic farm.

• Hopefully a visit to Luscombe

Drinks, followed by supper at

Rattery Village Hall.

Thursday 18 th June

• Herd visit to the Tucker family

farm with sea views, bbq.

• Lunch, overseas visitors back on

the coach to travel to Plymouth

for Overnight stop.

Friday 19 th June

• Travel into Cornwall, a visit to

farm shop and butchery, to grab

a picnic lunch.

• Herd visit to the Highgate Herd.

• 2 nights accommodation at The

Falmouth Hotel.

Saturday 20 th June

• A visit to a vegetable processing

operation and then next door to

the polled Polkinghorne Herd.

• A visit to the iconic Minack

Theatre.

Sunday 21 st June

• Travel to Newquay area for coffee

stop. Then a drive through

viewing of The Tregondale and

Trewint herds.

• A visit to the Griffin’s herd who

supply the farm shop visited on

Friday.

• Accommodation at The Bedford

Hotel, Tavistock.

Monday 22 nd June

• Short drive to the Colcharton

Farm Partnership with lunch.

• Afternoon visit to the Grassland

Research Institute.

• Overnight at Exeter Courtyard

Hotel.

Tuesday 23 rd June

• A visit to the Cutsey herd, where

a paddock grazing system is

used.

• Lunch at an adjoining cider

producer.

• Return to London.

We are working very closely with Fieldfarm Tours, who assisted with the 2005 trip. They will be only too happy to assist

with organising flights and anything you may require outside of this itinerary, where they can.

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Reuben Saunders

First generation farmer helps put

Boakley herd on the South Devon map.

Boakley herd of South Devon cattle

Hard work, attention to detail and the ethos of producing functional,

performance recorded pedigree livestock that perform on grass, has helped put

first generation farmer Reuben Saunders’ Boakley herd on the South Devon map.

Hailing from the edge of the Tamar

Valley, Reuben grew up around

South Devon cattle with his uncle

and Grandad farming the breed.

They had started with a milking

South Devon herd that developed

into a Multi-suckler herd. Reuben’s

memories of this time are clearly

still ingrained in him “I can

remember that Grandma used to

make the nest clotted cream with

the excess milk, nothing tastes

near to that now.” Clearly, this

fondness for the breed stuck with

him as many years later he would

reunite with the breed.

Growing up in Cornwall Reuben’s

love of agriculture lead him to

study at Duchy college. “Whilst at

Duchy I worked for George Griffin

where I learnt a lot, it’s funny

that we now both have South

Devons’.” This work placement

gave him a good standing for his

HND at Harper Adams University.

On completion, Reuben started

working for various estates,

gaining valuable experience

from all he worked with. It was

then a move to Wiltshire that

changed the trajectory forever,

Reuben went to work for a Farmer/

Agricultural Contractor in the area.

It was then that he met his now

wife Sam at the Tinder of the time,

A Young Farmers Club event, the

pair now have two children Greg

and Findlay.

It was whilst working for the

Agricultural Contractor that

Reuben had the opportunity to

start his own livestock enterprise.

“The contractor lost a large block

of land at the same time as I

secured enough grass keep to run

200 ewes” Reuben’s grass keep

quickly built up and now, 13 years

later, he runs 400 pedigree Lleyn

sheep and 300 cattle.

“I chose South Devons mainly due

to their efficient maternal qualities

and their ability to produce quality

beef animals with high growth

rates on a low input grass based

system. You also get the added

bonus of them being docile and

easy to work with”

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this a real success. “All of my stock is rotationally

grazed which allows me to run the heifers with the

main herd.”

Reuben’s herd of South Devon’s started from various

dispersal sales, where he was looking for an in calf

cow, with calf at foot. “I liked to be able to see what

the cow could produce, I was also buying 3 lives.”

Reuben purchased form multiple herds such as Mells

Park, Trewint, Rufford and Ewefields. “I was also lucky

enough to secure Grove Brutus 151 as a stock bull. He

was doing a great job at Grove and continued to prove

himself with me.” These animals started the herd

which sits at around 25 cows. Reuben admits that it is

a space issue that keeps the numbers down. “Because

I only have a small herd I need to make sure that they

are the best they can be.”

Reuben is currently running an embryo program

using HiHealth South Devon heifers from Jan

Coward’s Copella Herd. “We implant them a couple

of weeks prior to the bulls going out so they can run

with the bull and calve with the main block if they do

not hold”. When explaining the logistics of embryo

transfer Reuben was very matter of fact, explaining

the timings of the sync program and recipient

management is crucial to success.

It would seem that this need for selection and

perfection is something that Reuben is very

passionate about as he back fat and muscle scans all

of his yearlings. He is looking for a positive fat EBV’s as

he finds these animals easier to finish as well as cows

keeping their condition better. It is this performance

recording that helps make The Boakley Herd so

popular. “I record everything I can, although I only

have a relatively small herd it is run commercially”

He calves his heifers at 2, as this helps to pay for their

keep rather than waiting an extra year and he finds

Reuben runs cattle from two separate holdings, the

South Devons are kept at a HiHealth farm along with a

small pedigree herd of Herefords. He then has another

2 sets of buildings where he finishes 220 head of

native bred store cattle a year. Speaking of the future

Reuben is currently trying to get planning to build a

house on the owned unit where the sheds are more

substantial and would like to increase suckler cow

numbers. “With the price of stores at the moment

there is a strong case to be more self sufficient”

Cattle have a simple diet of hay throughout the

winter and Reuben finds this keeps them in excellent

condition for the lead up to calving. He used to feed

mineral buckets but now bolus’s a month before

calving which he thinks has made good progress

on his animals. “After blood testing I found that we

were deficient in most of the main trace elements,

especially iodine. We use a bolus that lasts for 6

months which sees them through the calving and

breeding period. I have found that it has stopped any

retained cleansings and consolidated the calving

block, currently 7 weeks.

It is clear to see that Reuben is doing something right

as his show and sale results speak for themselves. In

2022 he won the Wessex herd competition. He has

also won the Junior Bull class at the National Show for

the last two years and was Champion at the Spring

Show and Sale in 2023 with an animal that was later

purchased for £6,000 by Peter and Ashley Rowe

(Trewint Herd). “I enjoy the social aspect of showing

and spending time with like minded people. I think it

is important to get off the farm for shows and sales as

you can spend a lot of time in your own little bubble if

you’re not careful!”

The future looks bright for the family, with two farm

mad boys and a house build on the cards there is

plenty to look forward to!

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Midland South Devon

Cattle Breeders Club

Established in 1972 the Midland Club welcomes anyone interested in South Devons. Our aim is to promote

South Devons countrywide and to give cheerful and constructive support to breeders outside the West

Country. The size of members’ herds vary from 2 or 3 cows to over 100 and include the following:

BRETTLES M & M Rushbrooke, Worcestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01299 861200

BROADWOOD J & S White, Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01858 530844

CHARWELTON D Boulton, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01327 262303

CHESTERTON R E & P V Hadley, Warwickshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01926 651687

CHILTERN & HADDENHAM D Nixey, Oxfordshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01844 281833

CONAM C W Whitehead, Shropshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01952 402943

COTON C J Page, Oxfordshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01295 750237

COTSWOLD D Sugden, Gloucestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01242 621321

CILGWRRWG R V Hartshorn, Shropshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01952 770887

CROSS TREE M Perris, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07564 914554

DUNCOTE A Nightingale, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01327 250389

FISHERSBROOK R Weston, Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01455 823461

FOXHOLE M Plain, Gloucestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01684 772096

GOFFE CAVE R & A Ford, Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01858 555219

GROVE W H D Scott, Gloucestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01608 651464

HAUGHTON W H Sandford, Shropshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01743 709360

INGLEBERRY D & L Farr, Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01530 588911

JUNIPER A Rickett, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07760 174095

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KISLINGBURY R G Elliott & Son, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01604 830289

KNIGHTCOTE Hadley Farms, Warwickshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01926 651158

KNOWLHILL A E J & F J Claridge, Buckinghamshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01296 730235

LICKHILL S & K Carpenter, Worcestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01299 829589

LINLAKE R Linnell, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01327 860287

MOORGREEN P & D Redgate, Nottinghamshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01773 713381

OXEY R & D Wright, Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01572 717230

PEAKHILL R White, Suffolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01728 602248

PYTCHLEY K Finch, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07850 852678

ROBBI S Robbins, Carmarthenshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01554 810665

RUFFORD R W Bostelmann, Staffordshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01785 850575

SELLSTEAD A & G Sell, Essex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07709 495496

SHERWOOD S & F Shaw-Brown, Nottinghamshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01623 823558

SWANSWAY A & R Paton, Buckinghamshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01908 313106

TOVE VALLEY R Butcher, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01327 350227

UPPER NORTON M & S Kettlewell, Oxfordshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01608 644693

WELLAND VALLEY M E & T E Broome, Leicestershire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01858 545243

WOODBASTWICK Heath Farms, Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01603 722303

Other members:

J H Pinnells, Cambridgeshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01353 699606

D & J Costow, Northamptonshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07585 633901

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Secretary:

Tony Rickett, Wood Farm, Everdon, Daventry, Northants NN11 3BH

Mob: 07760 174095

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Grove Farms

In history there will always be legacies that are remembered well after the person

is no longer with us. This is the case at Grove Farms, where the skill and time put

in by Douglas Scott has created a South Devon herd admired and respected by

all.

Chris Richens started at Grove

Farms the year before Douglas’

illness and the pair had a

sensational first year showing

together. Chris remembered

fondly the first summer spent

attending numerous shows “We

went supreme champion at Devon

County, that was a wonderful

memory and being able to share

this time with Mr Scott before his

illness was a real pleasure.”

Having started in 2017, Chris has

now been stockman for coming

up to 8 years. “I started by just

working alongside Mr Scott but

when he fell ill I took over the day

to day running of the herd. I was

very lucky to inherit a herd with

such history and class, I am really

enjoying continuing this herd

and continuing to learn about

stockmanship.”

The herd is nestled in the

Gloucestershire countryside and

consists of 250 acres that is all on

a 5 year rotation. They grow their

own cereals for whole crop, while

the rest is in either permanent or

temporary pastures. 25 acres of

land is reseeded every year and

this reseed is used to produce the

silage fed to the cattle. Chris uses

the whole crop as a break crop in

the reseeding program. “It works

for us having everything produced

on site as this way I can manage

it to ensure I am producing what I

need feed wise.” The heifers calve

at 2 and all Chris is looking for

is a healthy calf with no human

intervention. He keeps around

25 heifer replacements ever year,

culling hard in order to keep the

herd young.

Grove Farms currently have 100

cows and their followers, they are

currently running 3 South Devon

bulls alongside a Red Angus. “I

like to have a bit of variety in the

bulls that I chose so that they can

all compliment one another, the

perfect bull doesn’t exist so I try to

have animals that will work well

together.” Chris has chosen 2 bulls

that he describes as fleshy types

and one chosen for his size. “I like

cows that flesh easily and have

good size and quality, to do this I

like to think about which bull will

compliment their good points

and improve anything that I am

not as keen on. I like to be forward

thinking and try to have an eye

out for the next bull before I need

them.” Looking through his bulls

Chris talked fondly of animals that

have made a big impact on his

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cattle. “There are some that really put their stamp on

well, Trewint Maverick has been a very good bull for

us and I am pleased with the legacy he has created.”

Mr Scott used to breed his own stock bulls but Chris

explained that this was not as easy any more. “We

don’t tend to keep our own stock bulls, Mr Scott used

to love to show his stock bulls but with the system as

it is now we keep 3-4 stock bulls to sell on but don’t

tend to use them ourselves as much, Mr Scott would

like 6-8 older bulls on farm.”

Chris is heavily invested in cattle nutrition and analysis

with all feeds being created by a nutritionist after

careful silage analysis. Feeding everything with a

TMR wagon the mix will vary depending on the cattle

being fed and the nutritionists analysis of the crops.

“We monitor the protein level closely, we will add

in rape seed meal to add to the protein or dilute it

using wheat straw. We always want the cows in good

condition and having the ability to make the best

colostrum possible to support the calf.” Once the cows

have calved the diet is then changed again, this time

with the focus being on recovery for the cow and

maintaining the South Devons already fantastic milk

yields. “I would rather monitor what the mothers are

eating to maintain their milk than creep the calves. I

have found that if you feed he mothers correctly then

the calves don’t need to be pushed at all because

they’re already getting what they need.”

Grove Farms keep all of their bulls entire, with bull

beef going to Kepak. With beef prices on the rise Chris

has adapted his system to ensure that he is getting

the maximum profit possible. “With bull beef now

being paid up to 430kg I am getting them heavier this

year before sending them to slaughter. I would rather

keep them a month or two longer but reap the reward

of a heavier animal than sending it earlier and lighter.”

This new system seems to be working well as the

animals are heavier but still grading well with a variety

of grades such as R3, O+ and U2+ being given by the

slaughter house.

Chris works hard to produce an animal that a butcher

would like to see on their cutting table. He muscle

scans heifers and possible stock bulls yearly. He feels

that this scanning is essential in showing the progress

in his herd. “The scanning shows the depth of the eye

muscle and the fat around it, this is all linked to the

eating quality as the eye muscle is where the steaks

come from!” This scanning can also show the changes

and impact in your genetics and diet over time. “I like

the muscle scanning because it is so focused on your

animals, it doesn’t compare them to anyone else it is

simply focused on your animals and the progress you

have made.”

Grove Farms have a real reputation in the world of

showing. “ I love Royal Cornwall and Royal Welsh, they

are probably my favourite shows to take cattle to. They

are the real agricultural ones rather than just being

towns in tents.” The show team for this year is coming

together nicely and Chris spoke fondly of the 2 year

old heifer he has his eye on to show/. “I like the heifer

very much, she just has something about her. I am

lucky that I tend to have plenty of choice as I like to

try to keep the heifers consistent but she has a lot of

quality.”

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Richard Burrough

South Devon breeder who divides opinion

Godworthy herd of South Devon cattle

Richard Burrough is a South Devon breeder who divides opinion, he says what he

thinks and has his own way of doing it but it is clear to see from the stock that he

produces and the glimmer in his eye that Richard has a passion for South Devons

and a love of producing quality cattle that cannot be denied.

Richard ‘s passion for South

Devons started in 1989 when he

and one of his brothers’ parted

ways and stopped milking.

Richard and Debbie were looking

for a suckler breed with a good

temperament to be around their

three young children. “We had

Limousin and Charolais but after

watching my father be confronted

by one in the field, I knew they

weren’t for me.” So, with that the

South Devons arrive at Godworthy

Farm, the apex of Axminster, with

rolling hills and historic woodlands

surrounding the farm that sits

on the hill. When I was there in

the sunshine it was clear to see

why God was happy to be in the

farms name, the location was

magnificent.

Richard and Debbie have three

sons and have been farming

with son Raymond, wife Gemma

and children Abigail and Liam.

Raymond and Gemma will now

be taking on the running of the

farm. James, Megan and family

have recently moved to a new

farm near Devizes, a mixed arable

and livestock farm with as Richard

says, “A severe lack of fencing

currently!”, Third son Charles is an

architect in Bristol, in partnership

with Steve they run ‘Place by

design’.

The farm is split between the

Pedigree South Devon cattle

and an Authorised Finishing Unit

(AFU) located on another part of

the farm. The AFU started after

constant TB issues being brought

onto the farm by the cattle

brought in to finish. Richard was

having to test the South Devon

Herd regularly because of the

bought in cattle going down. “It

wasn’t fair on the cows and calves

having to be tested that much.

Since we have had the AFU, we

have not had a breakdown, which

would be 9 years now!” Debbie

spoke proudly.

They finish 200 bought in store

cattle in the AFU unit which is run

totally separately to the pedigree

herd. The unit was set up as a

separate enterprise when store

cattle were leading to extra TB

testing of the South Devon herd.

“It was awful having to test the

South Devons every time a store

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consistency, I now have a choice of 50 to go through

and each year it gets more difficult to choose the ones

to finish and the ones to keep.” He has 24 heifers to

go to the bull this year and uses nothing but South

Devon bulls across the herd. Richard has also chosen

to use myostatin ‘0’ bulls only for the last 14 years.

animal was notified as a tracer, since we have had the

separate AFU unit, we have not had to extra test the

South Devons once.” Richard explained.

They also keep a flock of 80 pedigree texels for ram

breeding and 250 texel cross ewes for finishing as fat

lambs.

Richard is an enthusiastic breeder, he knows what he

likes and is striving for consistency in all that he does.

He has 100 pedigree cows of which all followers are

finished on the farm. Richard breeds with specific

things in mind, he looks for animals with good feet.

“Cattle have to have good feet; we have very flinty

ground around here, so we have to ensure that the

animals’ feet are strong enough for this.” Richard

explained as we walked through the cow housing, it

was at this point he said he breeds for temperament

which was clear to see as a cow started to read the

piece of paper, I had kindly been given to identify

some of the animals.

It is clear to see the passion for producing a good beef

animal. Richard looks for a back that has plenty of

space for rib eye joints and thinks carefully about the

myostatin that suits him the best. He keeps 100 cows

and finishes everything on farm, selling bulls to both

pedigree and commercial breeders. “I have sold a lot

of bulls, and I like to keep in contact with them when

they go to their new homes, I like hearing how they

are doing. I also have many repeat customers and for

me that means I am doing something right.”

Looking around the sheds I spotted some South

Devon heifers in the AFU, Richard explained that he

is in a nice position now. “Because we have bred for

This year a bull that Richard bred won the bull section

of the National Herd Competition. The bull was with

its new owner Ann Brooks, “Ann is a good South

Devon friend, and I am pleased how well the bull has

done for her.” Richard does not do much showing but

did make his debut in the show ring at age 70 “I did

a few shows, but it wasn’t really for me, it didn’t stop

raining all day!”

It is not just Richard who is kept busy by the farm,

Debbie is also very hands on with the animals. “In the

summer I do about 20,000 steps a day. Richard drops

me off at the other end of the farm and I walk back,

moving the cows and checking them as I go! It really

makes you value your health and being able to be out

with them.”

Speaking to Richard and Debbie it is clear to see that

South Devons are more than just a breed of cattle,

“Without South Devons we would not have visited

half the places that we have.” Debbie explained that

they have enjoyed travelling as a part of the World

Congress, and to date have been on three World

Congress tours . “We have had some really amazing

journey’s and that wouldn’t’ have been possible

without South Devons.”

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Mike Powley

More than one reason why South Devons

fit the bill

Oak Hill of South Devon cattle

Ever since the millennium, South Devon females have been at the core of the

commercial beef suckler herd run by well-known beef industry figure Mike

Powley at Green Hammerton, which lies between Harrogate and York.

for their decision making process, and the current

terminal sire preference is the Charolais.

However, there is much more to it than that, as the

beef enterprise is integral to the regenerative farming

practices which Mike has pursued from long before

regenerative became the ‘buzz word’ it is today, and it

is these practices which have produced very tangible

results on his mixed arable and grassland soils. Red

clover leys for example, an important contributor to

the regime, have been grown for more than 20 years.

While various sires, for different reasons, have been

used on the red cows over the years to produce

replacements, the basic South Devon influence

remains key to the management and profitability of

the 120 cow enterprise.

Similarly, various terminal sires have been used on

the herd as these breeds’ own characteristics have

evolved over time. With Mike, and earlier his father

Tom, being long-standing suppliers to ABP and

ultimately Asda, the kill sheets received back from

the group abattoir near York, have proved valuable

Says Mike: “We are currently farming about 146ha

(360 acres) owned and tenanted, split approximately

50:50 between grassland and arable and we are now

achieving the aim of producing all our cattle feed off

the farm, whether it be for the breeding cows or the

finishing heifers and young bulls, and is essentially a

complete diet. Importantly though, our regenerative

farming principles have dramatically improved the

health and productivity of our mainly clay-loam

soils while eliminating the need to buy phosphate

and potash fertilisers, and achieving a significant

reduction in purchased nitrogen.

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“The feed value of the red clover silages can also be

calculated and equates approximately to a dairy

concentrate on a dry matter basis. We know the

weight of the bales and so it works out at £117 worth of

concentrate per bale. We cut the crop before there are

any seed heads emerging or any flowers appearing on

the clover. The breeding cows are fed the slightly lower

quality white clover silage off the grazing fields while

the finishing animals are fed the best red clover bales.”

While Tom Powley is now retired, he retains an active

interest in the farm and visits most days, but as far as

the daily work routine is concerned, it is very much

down to Mike as a one-man operation, apart from

seasonal contractors.

“As I am on my own around the farm, health and

safety considerations are important and I cannot

afford to risk any accidents involving flighty or

difficult-to-manage animals. The calm temperament

of the South Devons is incredible and is one good

reason for retaining that influence which is what

initially attracted us to the breed,” says Mike.

“However, the other attribute of the breed is its

capacity for forage coupled with impressive feed

conversion efficiency, which is currently enabling

me to achieve approximately 1.05kg daily gain with

fattening heifers and 1.5kg for bulls, right through to

around 20 months and 16 months respectively. This is

from high quality ryegrass/ white clover grazing leys

and red clover/ryegrass baled silage, the latter topped

off with a mix of home grown cereals, and beans. Only

molasses and minerals are bought in. The silage is

always as good as we can make it from four cuts, and

is typically around 75 D value with 18% protein and

11ME at 40-50% dry matter.”

A Harper Adams graduate in 1987, Mike has always

had a keen interest in the physical and biological

condition of the soil and has been putting theory into

practice, while admitting he is constantly learning.

That learning curve has involved an influencing visit

to the USA with Asda where they went to the farm

of well-known sustainable farming advocate Gabe

Brown, along with other farmers there of the same

mindset, and Mike says his own

awareness of the importance of soil health stems

from the time they were growing sugar beet and the

impact that was having on the soils.

So where do the beef cattle fit into the overall scheme

at the Powleys’ Oak House Farm ?

In simple terms, it is the farm’s own nitrogen cycle.

The clovers in the swards fix nitrogen in the soil which

is taken up by the growing crops. As both the cloverrich

silages and all the arable crops are then utilised by

the cattle, the straw manure from the yards, still

containing nitrogen, is firstly composted, and then

spread back on the land ahead of a ten- species cover

crop.

There is an eight year rotation comprising three years

of red clover swards, then winter wheat followed by

winter barley, then the cover crop followed by spring

beans, back to winter wheat followed by winter

barley, before beginning the rotation again. Key to the

regime and minimising soil disturbance are the cover

crops and the trailed Moore Uni-drill.

Says Mike: “Cover crops are phenomenal at taking

up N, P and K while enhancing the soil structure,

reducing erosion and then adding organic matter

back into the soil after we have sprayed it off, ahead

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the Unidrill. Apart from the benefits to soil structure,

it creates a habitat for beneficial insects and the only

time a plough is sometimes used is for grass re-seeds.

When we are cutting the red clover leys, we leave a

4inch stem so as not to damage the clover.”

When the Powley’s decided to switch from selling

stores, to breeding and finishing, thereby gleaning

profit from each stage, the South Devons were

crossed with Limousin to produce herd followers.

“This retained the milking ability, high milk quality

and all the other attributes of the South Devon, while

gaining conformation from the Limousin. We then

also became interested in the Nowegian Red which

had been improved dramatically at that time and so

we did introduce some of those genetics working

alongside the South Devon to support fertility, foot

health and retaining the milk. These crosses were

inseminated to the Blue as the terminal sire, because

the South Devons’ good pelvic score enables them to

calve with few problems and these finished heifers

and bulls were getting us close to the top of the

pricing grid,” says Mike.

However, with an increased focus on faster growth

rates, the Charolais is now the terminal sire of choice

at Oak House Farm. More recently, herd replacements

out of the South Devon cows are being produced

using the American type, thicker set Angus, and

specifically, sexed female semen from the Genus

sire Skaill Dalton. The SDxAA heifers are served to

Genus’s easy calving Limousin Tweedale Lennox, with

all heifers calving at two years old. Mike gathers and

AI’s all the cattle himself. He has recently increased

the herd size by buying 15 or so South Devons from

Sir John Bell’s at Arncliffe. The whole herd is spring

calving within a nine week window, with Genus

Breeder tags having been used to flag up cows and

heifers ready for service and bulls are chosen on

their EBV’s. Cows are rotationally grazed during the

summer when rainfall and ground conditions permit

and calves are weaned at housing at the end of

October/early November.

Seven years ago, Oak House Farm was created on

a greenfield site, with new cattle buildings and a

new farmhouse, a short way down the lane form

the family’s old Elm House Farm and its traditional

red brick buildings. The new straw yard sheds are

large and airy with generous roof overhang above

the feed pads with adjustable height feed rails. Cows

calve in the yards but are immediately moved with

their calves to sizeable individual pens in a purpose

designed handling shed which has curved race and a

handling / weigh crush at one end.

Says Mike: “Just another aspect of the South Devon

temperament is that I am able to deal with the calf

after it is born without worrying if the cow is getting

agitated, and she will just then follow myself and the

calf into the handling shed.”

Although not setting out to be pedigree breeders,

the Powleys are breed society members and have in

fact produced a home-bred bull Oak House Chieftain,

now rising four years old and a Great Yorkshire

Show winner on two occasions. Fourth generation

in the Powley family, Rosie, who is a young vet and

retaining the cattle showing enthusiasm of her great

grandfather, says Chieftain won the senior bull title

at the 2024 Great Yorkshire Show having already been

male champion the previous year. He is very much a

‘beef type’ bull and is being used as a sweeper in the

herd. Chieftain is by Enterprise Condor.

Also important to Mike and complementary to the

regenerative practices, is ABP’s PRISM initiative

which is focussed on soil regeneration and carbon

sequestration within the business, and currently, Oak

House Farm’s carbon footprint is in single figures.

He believes this initiative will demonstrate how beef

farming can work in tandem with the environment,

and contemplates the possibility of a bonus being

paid for low carbon beef at some time in the future.

The Powleys started a box beef scheme as people

enquired how they could buy award winning beef

after the family’s 2005 Farmers Weekly beef farmer

award and the 2016 Northern farmer of the year

award.

The box beef scheme adds £500 extra margin to each

animal, so is something Mike wants to expand.

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The South Devon Perpetual Cup

Harper Adams University

This year we once again sponsored a trophy at Harper Adams University, The

South Devon Perpetual Cup is awarded to the student who has submitted

the best assignment on Livestock Production Systems - Beef This year it has

been won by Helena Annie Hext. Hailing from South Devon but now living in

Cheshire. Helena wowed the judges with her assignment that focused on a

beef finishing unit.

Steers were bought in at 10 months old, @310kg, in

hope to finish at 15-16 months @700kg.

The building designed was 2250m2, with the potential

to hold 96 steers in 8 pens, 12 bullocks per pen at

700kg, following Red Tractors Rules and Regulations.

Charolais steers were chosen due to their lower FCR,

growth ability and carcass confirmation, with the

prediction they will kill out at 350kg deadweight,

grade E/U+ 2.

A diet formulation was produced based of the DLWG

(2.17) goal of the animal, the proposed diet consists

of 90% concentrate and 10% forage, it included a

transition period and an explanation of the roles

within diet composition.

Helena grew up on her family’s beef, sheep, and

arable farm in South Devon, with her responsibility

being predominately in sheep management and

feeding but also, cattle management and welfare.

From the age of 13, she worked in customer service,

where she gained a variety of transferable skills that

are highly valued across many of industries.

Once finishing secondary school, she studied at

Bicton college, where she developed a passion

for sustainable agriculture, which led her to study

Agricultural Business at Harper Adams University.

She took up milking in both Devon and Shropshire, a

role she balanced alongside her college and university

studies, which has recently led her to join Cheshire

‘Women in Dairy group’, she is excited to become an

active member, eager to contribute and learn from

this knowledgeable community.

I asked her to explain her assignment.

“My assignment was to design a proposed intensive

beef finishing unit.

A health plan was also required to prevent and

control illness and disease within the herd, due to

the proposed diet consisting of 90% concentrates,

metabolic diseases such as, acidosis and bloat are very

common, therefore the diet consists of 10% forage to

encourage rumination in precaution of a low ph.

I also touched on future proofing to ensure long

term viability and sustainability in the face of

various challenges and opportunities, the most

relevant aspects being Precision Farming, Genetic

Improvement, Price Volatility, and Subsidy schemes.

The key finding from all the listed aspects is to utilise

the animal to their full potential, due to uncertainty of

any eventuality.

Profitability was worked out that 188 bullocks can

fatten through the shed annually either in two

different instalments of 96 bullocks a time or 12

bullocks every moth and a half, regardless the

predicted profit per head, not including overheads

is £677.00. (Please note the price was subject to

AHDB,16/02/2024)”

We wish Helena all the best in the future and look

forward to seeing her success in agriculture!

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National Herd Competition

Three judges, one country and a lot of herds for inspection!

For Philip after the disappointment of being unable to judge

the 2023 National Herd Competition due to succumbing last

minute to covid it was with great honour that he was kindly

asked to judge the 2024 competition. Robert Hadley was

incredibly excited to be asked to judge not only the cattle

but his sub plot of the best baker became a big part of the

trip. The trio were completed by the ‘boy’ of the group Ashley

Rowe who was honoured to take the opportunity to judge

the National Herd Competition for the first time.

After an early start Philip headed to Trewint to meet

his first fellow Judge Ashley Rowe for the drive to

the Midlands where the final team member Robert

Hadley was met for a light lunch before judging

commenced. From the first herd inspected the bar

was certainly set high and continued throughout

their travels, they knew instantly that a lot of head

scratching was going to be done! The day finished

in Gloucestershire before traveling over the border

into Warwickshire where they retired for the night.

The next day, looked like an easy day with only one

herd to inspect but turned out to be far from that

with a 4-hour journey just to get to the farm! It

had to be noted by Robert that they had only been

visiting herds in one region to date. Ashley and Philip

could appreciate the difficulties of holding regional

meetings over such large areas when compared to

region 1 where they were from.

It was however a beautiful journey over to west Wales,

including a stop for Robert to get his Welsh cake fix.

Upon arrival, they were certainly rewarded with what

was presented before them. The consistency and

quality of stock left the group thinking that they may

have just found a winner, but there was a long way to

go yet. After the visit, a quick detour to Aberystwyth

was made so Robert could get his seaside fix, being a

Midlands Boys a cheeky ice cream was enjoyed before

the long journey back to Fields Farm for the night.

The following morning, they headed to

Northamptonshire and then over to Norfolk for more

inspections before ending up in Basildon for the

night. In two days, they had crossed from the West

coast to the East coast and down to the big smoke

of London. Friday was another busy day. seeing a

herd in Essex before making the long journey back to

the West Country to see the final herd for the day in

East Devon. Message to all don’t travel from London

to Devon on a Friday afternoon as it can take up to

7 hours!! But the contrast of the hustle and bustle

of London to the peace and tranquillity of a Devon

sunset with lush grass underfoot made the long

journey worth it and all the judges appreciate the

luxury of the farming lives they have chosen.

Saturday morning soon came around and being

based at Trewint the team headed back on the road

visiting farms in Devon and Cornwall over the next

three days. It is at this point that the judges would like

it mentioned some of the other winners that may not

have had the necessary write up in the newsletter that

they deserved. The judges own award for the most

enviable grass was awarded to Becky Dennis, with

Colin Edwards taking the second spot. The star baker

was James Wawrick’s granny’s sponge cake with

Minnie Skinner a very close second. The award for the

greatest Sunday lunch goes to Lowenna Edwards,

Robert is still dreaming of those roast potatoes!

Monday afternoon saw the last herd to be inspected,

high up on Dartmoor, before it was time to sit

down to make the final placings of all those that

had entered the competition and it was with

great pleasure to award the 2024 National Herd

Competition winner to Mr Charles Griesdale.

When traveling across England and Wales it was

great to see how the South Devon cattle were able

to adapt and thrive in the surroundings that they

lived, whether it was the lush grass of West Wales, the

parched fields of Middle England and East Anglia, the

marches of the Thames estuary or the rugged terrain

of Dartmoor. They truly are a breed for any situation.

The team would like to thank everyone who entered

for their time showing them around their herds and

it was great to see their passion and commitment

to the breed everywhere they went. Everybody’s

kind hospitality during their travels was greatly

appreciated, and particular thanks must go to Pauline

Hadley and Lisa Rowe for kindly providing us with

accommodation and hospitality during the week.

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Previous National Herd Competition Winners

2024 The Cefngwyn Herd Charles Grisedale

2023 The Trewint Herd PS & AP Rowe

2022 The Cutsey Herd EG & SM Hawkins

2021 The Grove Herd WHD Scott

2020 No Competition

2019 The Oxey Herd WJ Wright & Son

2018 The Arncliffe Herd Sir John Bell

2017 The Broadwood Herd J & S White Farms

Ltd

2016 The Raphael Herd F & J Rowe


2014 The Trewint Herd PS &AP Rowe

2013 The Braffterton Herd JP Harrison

2012 The Lumbylaw Herd AR Lee

2011 The Trewint Herd PS & AP Rowe

2010 The Ewefields Herd TJ Warhurst

2009 The Polkinghorne Herd Laity Farms

2008 The Woodhayes Herd BG & JZA Dart


2006 The Woodhayes Herd BG & JZA Dart

2005 The Trewint Herd PS Rowe

2004 The Oxey Herd WJ Wright & Son

2003 The Treglinnick Herd James Eustice Farms

2002 The Northwick Herd Northwick Estate

This Years results

Farm Herd of cows Youngstock Bulls Total Place

C Grisedale 490 420 65.25 975.25 1 st

Grove Farms 480 415 51.6 946.6 2 nd

B G and J Z Dart 475 410 53.55 938.55 3 rd

Colcharton 465 405 56.3 926.3 4 th

M R and R J Rowe 470 400 55.9 925.9 5 th

Mrs M A Plain 455 398 52.5 905.5 6 th

Mrs A Brooks 440 397 56.75 893.75 7 th

A and G Sell 445 385 43 873 8 th

R J Throssell and JT Warwick 420 390 48.6 85 6 9 th

R Dennis 410 388 58.5 855.5 10 th

G K Griffin and Son 425 375 51 851.3 11 th

R G and T Elliott 405 380 62 847 12 th

J McInnes-Skinner 395 379 49.5 823.5 13 th

D G Northey and Son 390 373 54.5 817.5 14 th

D W and S J Mudge 380 370 44 794 15 th

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This Years results

NAME BULL POINTS PLACE

Mrs S A Brooks Godworthy Adonis 48 135 1 st

C Grisdale Knightcote Cefngwyn Leo 131.5 2 nd

M R and R J Rowe Waddeton Claude 8 130 3 rd

C Grisdale Trewint Seth 129 4 th

D G Northey and Son Sexton Marvel 20 127 5 th

R G Elliott and Son Tregondale Invincible 6 (HP) 124 6 th

M R and R J Rowe Polkinghorne Indiana 2 123 7 th

Grove Farms Trewint Maverick 120 8 th

Colcharton Farm Partners Polkinghorne Granger (PP) 118 9 th

R Dennis Colcharton Trumper 3 (HP) 117 10 th

Best

Youngstock

C Grisedale

Best herd of

cows

C Grisedale

Best small herd

B G and JZ

Dart

Best herd having not won the herd comp or

this trophy previously

Charles Grisedale

Best Bull result

Mrs A Brooks GODWORTHY ADONIS 48

Best Cow result

B G and JZ Dart WOODHAYES DAFFOFIL 2 OF 2017

Best heifer under two

Grove Farms GROVE SORREL 129

Best homebred polled

B G and JZ Dart WOODHAYES DAFFODIL 77

Best group of three

Grove Farms GROVE BRUTUS 151

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National Show Results

A word from the judge

It was an honour and a privilege to be asked to judge the 13 th national show at the

Royal Cornwall. A life long ambition completed that i will never forget.

I would like to thank all exhibitors for all their hard work - the quality of the cattle was exceptionally. My

champions both male and female showed all the attributes i am looking for having loads of breed character,

being structurally correct, natural fleshing and meat in all the areas of interest

Truly showing what this amazing breed has to offer in the modern-day beef industry.

JUDGE: MR P CLARIDGE, KNOWLHILL FARM, MIDDLE CLAYDON, BUCKS

Heifer born in 2023

1 st D Jenkin & J Compton LANDRIVICK CLARISSA

2 nd Laity Farms POLKINGHORNE DAISY 97

3 rd T Eustice TREVOWAH HYACINTH 3

4 th R Saunders BOAKLEY MAPLE

5 th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT NYLON 148

6 th D Jenkin & J Compton LANDRIVICK MIMOSA 6

Heifer born in 2022

1 st T Eustice TREVOWAH COWSLIP 2

2 nd G W J & L F Pluess TREVOULTER BLEUJAN 1

3 rd T Eustice TREVOWAH WILLOW 2 (AI)

4 th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MONTANA

5 th G W J & L F Pluess TREVOULTER BENNATH 1 (AI)

6 th M Plain FOXHOLE CERYS 8

TREVOWAH COWSLIP 2

Heifer or cow born in 2021

1 st M Plain FOXHOLE CHERRY 10

2 nd P S & A P Rowe TREWINT BUTTERCUP 316

Cow born on or before 31 December 2020,

certified in calf or with calf at foot, having had

a full time calf in the previous 12 months

1 st M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

2 nd P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 630

3 rd K Finch LUMBYLAW SNOWDROP 207 (HP)

4 th D J Thomas & Son TREGUDDICK DAFFODIL 2

5 th M Lenton LEY GREEN STARBURST 3 (T)

Calf born on or after 1 January 2024

1 st M Lenton

2 nd P S & A P Rowe

3 rd M Plain

4 th M R & R J Rowe

5 th K Finch

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Bull born in 2023

1 st R Saunders BOAKLEY EMPEROR (HP)

2 nd P S & A P Rowe TREWINT PARKER

3 rd T Eustice TREVOWAH ARRANZ 4

4 th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT CORNELIUS (HP)

5 th N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK NANCARROW

6 th R Throssell & J Warwick BROOMPARK FRANCO

(HP)

Bull born in 2021 or 2022

1 st N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MYLOR

2 nd Laity Farms POLKINGHORNE IGNITER (HP)

3 rd R A Rundle KESTLE DOMINATOR 8

4 th S J & S M Ward LUMBYLAW HORIZON 74

5 th R Throssell LUMBYLAW BROOMPARK

& J Warwick

EDDY GRUNDY (PP)

6 th M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE ALFIE 4

Bull born on or before 31 December 2020

1 st P S & A P Rowe LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14

2 nd D J Thomas & Son TREGUDDICK EPHRAIM 2 (HP)

3 rd J Tucker PROVIDENCE DR OCTOPUS (AI) (HP)

Group of three

1 st P S & A P Rowe

2 nd N & E Bunkum

3 rd M R & R J Rowe

4 th T Eustice

Female champion

Winner

M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

Reserve

P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 630

Male champion

Winner

P S & A P Rowe LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14

Reserve

D J Thomas & Son

Breed champion

TREGUDDICK EPHRAIM 2 (HP)

Winner

P S & A P Rowe LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14

Reserve


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Other special awards

Best cow & calf on performance & inspection

Winner


Reserve

D J Thomas & Son TREGUDDICK DAFFODIL 2

Best female with calf at foot

Winner


Reserve

K Finch

LUMBYLAW SNOWDROP 207 (HP)

Best young bull on performance & inspection

Winner

C Page

Reserve

P S & A P Rowe

COTON RAIDER 3 (HP)

TREWINT PARKER

Best homebred polled animal

Winner

D J Thomas & Son

Best homebred pair

Winner

N & E Bunkum

Interbreed awards


Breeding beef cattle – Devon & South Devon

breeds

Winner

D J Thomas & Son


Best cow of any recognised beef breed,

exhibitorbred

Reserve


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The Billington Herd

Z Colcharton Jupiter 4 (Homozygous Poll)

Additional Herd Sires

Z Billington Poll King George 3

Carzise Storm

G.K.&M.A.Garrett and Son

Waytown Farm

Okehampton

EX20 3BZ

waytownfarm@gmail.com

07553 324988

100 cows managed commercially (but bred for

performance) on the edge of Dartmoor

Young bulls, cows and heifers usually for sale

Highgate Herd

Stock Bulls 2023

Z Grove Claudius 150

Z Mutterton Kyoto 18

Z Polkinghorne Tycoon 2

Z Waddeton Illistram 28

Z Enterprise Joshua

100 cows (at present about 50% polled) run on a strictly commercial system, breeding

cattle with good feet, udders, conformation and breed type; along with the use of high

index genetics to produce an animal which will meet the requirements for the future

forward-thinking pedigree and commercial beef producer and retailer.

Winners of the National Herd Competition 3 times, ABRI recorded, Member of the

SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme. Stock usually for sale direct from the farm.

We are very pleased to have had the opportunity last winter to purchase all of the in-calf

females from the renowned Trevassack herd owned by Jill and Alison Lello, the herd was

founded in 1942, and under the ownership of Hugh and Jill the herd achieved great

success within the breed.

buy british, buy the best, buy a south devon

The Highgate Flock of Pedigree Lleyn Sheep (2813)

Grass reared rams for sale, current stock ram 619/1805018. Top 1% index and Myomax Gold.

Foundation ewes from flocks 050, 287, 350, 450, 599, 621, 893, 1299

Highgate Farm Partnership, Highgate Farm, St Veep, Lostwithiel,

Cornwall PL22 0PE

Contact Olliver & Ian Rounsevell 07971 165344 or 01503 220973

email o.rounsevell@btconnect.com

Founded 1930, Registered 1970

visitors always welcome

REGION REPORT

Region 1 – Cornwall

Richard Rowe, Chairman

I feel very privileged to be our region chairman and council representative

alongside a passionate group of South Devon breeders. Thanks to my history

and family, I know I can offer a lot to the society.

This previous last couple of years

has been challenging to say

the least, I think we, as a society

have had to make some tough

choices and hopefully will be and

prove to be all worthwhile. We all

have a fantastic breed, (native)

that grows, weighs and finishes

early! Adaptable, sustainable and

produces milk and meat from

grass.

We are very fortunate to have our

Chairman - Edward Hawkins &

Pedigree Livestock Services with

Andy Ryder and team, running

our pedigree society that will only

drive numbers up! Alongside our

Breed Promotion Executive - Anna

Griffin who is doing a fantastic

job promoting and rounding up

members across the country!

Also, thanks to the rest of the team

who give their time and work hard

to secure the breed for generations

to come.

As long as I can remember,

South Devons have always

been successful at summer &

winter shows and are one of the

outstanding performers - lets

keep the momentum going on

and strive towards an even better

future.

Our recent region AGM held

mid-Cornwall saw a very pleasing

attendance, with more than 25

members present. We had a talk

from Peter Rees, Mole Valley

Farmers - Feed Nutritionist

promoting a bright future - even

when writing this the beef price is

a record high of over 6.10 p/kg.

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Region 2 – Devon

Colin Edwards, Chairman

Another year has gone by so quickly! It is now time to write a report for the last

year. The year began with the Devon County Show, where members supplied

refreshments in the cattle lines, always a good social event!

We have seen many changes in

the running of our society. I would

like to thank Edward Hawkins for

all that he has had to master mind

in the last year. It was a pleasure to

welcome him to an extraordinary

meeting in July, to explain to

members, what was going on in

the changes within the society.

In July on a glorious sunny day,

we had the pleasure to visit the

Godsworthy Herd at Peter Tavy,

by kind invitation of Colin Able,for

a very interesting Farm Walk and

Barbecue. It was interesting to

hear how important the South

Devon Cattle were, to the structure

of the Dartmoor hill farm. Also

to see the use of the neck collars

been put into practice. With over

50 attending it was an honor to

introduce Anna Griffin, as our new

officer in charge.

We also welcomed Anna to

the AGM in November, to talk

on her new role, which was

very interesting , alongside

we welcomed Bob Wills from

Dartington AI Centre, he gave

a most interesting talk and

discussion, on the history of his

career, and how the semen

has been used in the past for

promoting the South Devon Breed

at home and overseas.

I must thank the committee for

their ideas, friendship and help at

the meetings. They were invaluable

in helping to clean the office at

Westpoint, and the Burrough

family for the use of the lorry. I

would like to thank all exhibitors,

judges and stewards, for their hard

work and dedication to the breed.

Thanks to Ann Camp, for being

such an efficient secretary, for her

support, and patience over the

last year. Also to Richard Camp,

congratulations on becoming the

World President, and to organizing

the World conference in 2026.

It is encouraging to see the beef

price at a record high, and long

may it continue.

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REGION REPORT

Region 3 – Wessex

Richard Price, Regional Secretary

Well, we have had another “interesting” year. A cold wet spring followed by

a rather dull summer. The autumn was a wash out with 9 inches of rain in

September causing more floods and a very difficult drilling and maize harvest.

Add the problem of Bluetongue and a Rachel Reeves budget, one can only

hope for a better 2025.

Wessex herds have enjoyed a

successful 2024,starting with

the Exeter Sale where Reuben

Saunders was showing Boakley

Tiberius,who won the Best Bull

class based on a combination

of Breedplan, performance and

inspection. Then, at the Royal

Cornwall, Boakley Emperor won

the Bull Born 2023 class and Silver

Trophy. At the same show Margaret

Plain and Alex Riches won the 2021

Born Class with Foxhole Cherry 10.

The Foxhole herd then followed

this up with three winners at

the Three Counties with Foxhole

Bonnie 17, Foxhole Cherry 10 and

Foxhole Cherry 12. They then

crossed the border with Foxhole

Cherry 10 to win Female Champion

and Breed Champion at the Royal

Welsh.

At the National Herd Competition,

the Grove Herd came second

overall and won the two year old

heifer class with Grove Sorrel 129.

In September we held our Wessex

Region Herd competition which

was won by the Foxhole Herd.

Many thanks to our two judges,

Jan Coward (2023 winner) and

Robert Dimond. The winners held

an Open Day on the 3rd October

(which was dry and sunny!) ,giving

members a chance to look at the

excellent Foxhole cattle. It was

nice to meet Anna Griffin who also

attended. On the same afternoon

we held our Regional AGM

where Alex Riches handed over

chairmanship to Jan Coward, who

thanked Alex for all the work she

has put in over the last three years.

Many thanks to Margaret and Alex

for their kind hospitality.

Also in October, there was a

successful Show and Sale at

Worcester where Grove Brutus

200 was the pre-sale Reserve

Champion and the Female

Champion was Foxhole Cerys

9. Late in October, the Grove

Herd kindly hosted the well

attended Breed Development

Day where Keith Jempson gave

a demonstration on showing

preparation. This was followed

by Jim Barber’s demonstration

on scanning. Jim made the point

that South Devons have excellent

marbling and muscle definition,

traits that we should advertise

more widely. Also present was

Bob Bostelman, who gave a talk

on cattle health and disease

prevention. Chris Richens had a

very busy autumn with the Grove

Herd as he had a very successful

visit to Agrifest SW where he won

nine classes with Grove Pompey

99,Grove Primrose 88, Grove Sorrel

129 and Grove Charlemagne

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WESSEX HERD COMPETITION 2024

COW pts BULL pts YOUNGSTOCK pts TOTAL pts

FOXHOLE 470 66 400 936

CLARENDON PARK 460 65 380 905

EJ & S HAWKINS 450 62.5 355 867.5

LODGE FARM 440 68 350 858

BEST COW

1 st FOXHOLE FOXHOLE BONNIE 17

2 nd CLARENDON CLARENDON PARK ELFGIFV 3

3 rd CUTSEY CUTSEY CELANDINE M7

BEST BULL

1 st CLARENDON CLARENDON PARK RENO

2 nd LODGE FARM TREGUDDICK MARSHALL 3

3 rd FOXHOLE TREWINT SANTOS

4 th CUTSEY MUTTERTON ELLIS BITTER

BEST PAIR OF YOUNGSTOCK

1 st FOXHOLE FOXHOLE WILLOW 7 & FOXHOLE CALLA 13

2 nd LODGE FARM LODGE FARM BROOK & LODGE FARM GRACELAND

3 rd CLARENDON CLARENDON PARK SPLASH 6 & C.P. LAUREN 10

4 th CUTSEY CUTSEY CORNFLOWER 24 & CUTSEY DAISEY 50

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Region 4 - South & South East

Rachel Paton – Regional Secretary

Firstly, the committee would like to thank Chris Page for the many years

he has been Secretary of Region 4. Keeping us all in touch and proactively

encouraging members to participate in shows to promote the breed.

We held the AGM in October 2024 at The Bell at Winslow,

Buckinghamshire, after an excellent farm visit to the

Claridge family’s Knowlhill Herd. Winners of the Midland

SDHBS herd competition. John East agreed to continue

as Chairman, and as Chris Page was standing down as

Secretary, I agreed to take over from him.

As a club, we plan to arrange an annual herd visit, and

have a photo competition of the best animals. Also,

continue to have a good number of exhibitors at shows

in the region. Maybe we can arrange some meet ups

‘coffee (or beer) and chat’ at some of the other shows in

the region, where there are not South Devon classes. I

would like to hear from Region 4 members of shows that

we could encourage the show committees to include

South Devons in their schedule.

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Region 5 - East Midlands & East Anglia

Gemma Sell, Regional Secretary

Firstly, I would like to begin by welcoming the new members to our region its

great and encouraging news to hear more breeders are signing up around

the country.

Region 5 covers a large area

ranging from Leicestershire

across to Northamptonshire

and Hertfordshire down to the

Thames encompassing the whole

of east Anglia, as such a big area

it is extremely difficult to arrange

meetings and visits.

I would just like to say after

serving on council for our region

in the last 3 years it is imperative

for the future of our breed for

communication to remain,

Jonathan skinner has taken

over from me as your council

representative and joins Kevin

Finch so if you have any queries,

subjects or ideas you would like

raised please bring these to their

attention.

Unfortunately, in our region many

shows have lost there south

devon classes many never gained

momentum after the cancellations

during covid, showing can be

costly and time consuming but it is

the best shop window we have for

people to see our lovely breed and I

would like to take this opportunity

to encourage members to give it

a go.

The need for figures and data on

our breed is increasing and I know

from my own herd that it is not

always practical and possible but

including calving ease and any

weights wherever possible can

only help.

Norfolk show saw some good

cattle forward and although

lacking in quantity the quality was

certainly there. Congratulations

go to Christine Hanton of the

Chipden herd on winning the

breed championship, there were

also many one day shows with

members in our region exhibiting

and I would like to thank you all for

taking the time to do so.

A walk was held by kind permission

of the wright family at Oxey farm

in November, it was great to see

the herd and farm and thankyou

for your hospitality, we were also

grateful for a tour and carcass

butchery demonstration at Launde

butchery where we were able to

see carcasses from two of our

regions members one a pure south

devon and the other an angus x

south devon on display and it was

very informative and interesting

talk on improving the carcass

quality and improving the cuts for

higher revenue from the beast. The

walk and visit were well attended

from members of the midland club

and region 5.

With current beef prices and

shortages, the future looks more

positive for the cattle breeders.

I hope to see many of you over

the next year at events organised

around the country and look

forward to the south devon world

congress already being planned

for this country in 2026 with many

members in our region taking part.

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Adroddiad Rhanbarthol/Regional Report

Rhanbarth/Region 6 –

Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr a Chymru/West

Midlands & Wales

Dafydd James – Ysgrifennydd Rhanbarthol/Regional Secretary.

As I come to write this year’s Regional report I had hoped to report a different

narrative to last year. However, it has been another challenging year for the

farming industry contending with the continued challenges brought by the

weather, rising production costs, low income, extremely challenging farming

policies all combining to adversely impact on the very survival of the industry.

This year we have seen farmers

take to the roads to protest

across the Region, as well as

the UK. In Wales the protests

in February “Digon yw Digon”

/ “Enough is Enough” gained a

great deal of media coverage

and public backing. The “No

Farmers: No Food” campaign has

also caught much of the public’s

imagination and has gained a

lot of momentum. In Wales in

March 5,500 pairs of wellingtons

were lined up on the steps of the

Senedd to highlight the number

of jobs at risk in the industry in

Wales. This was followed by further

protests in November in London

and across many parts of the UK

as farmers protested against the

recently introduced changes to

inheritance tax relief on farmers.

Against this backdrop the

relationship between farming,

food production and general

education of the wider public is

critical. Farming is essential for

ensuring a secure food supply. The

global population is expected to

grow by two billion people by 2050,

and food production will need to

increase by 70% to meet demand.

Farming is a key part of the food

and drink sector, and it creates jobs

and drives economic development

in rural areas. Farmers are vital

managers of the environment and

ecosystems.

Moving on to where all of this

work is showcased at its best, the

agricultural shows, it has been

a busy year for the Society and

Region. Exhibitors, again this year,

will have noticed the challenges

faced by the agricultural shows,

both small and large. Exhibitor

numbers in the Royal Welsh

Show were down significantly in

all breed apart from the Welsh

Blacks this year. A number of herds

failed to turn up at the last minute

due to Tb restrictions. This is an

issue that is long overdue to be

addressed, but I won’t hold my

breath!!

As a region we look back on a

successful year for our members

on the show scene, acknowledging

the number of exhibitors are lower

than in previous years, yet we have

still managed to represent the

breed at the highest level.

Our regional show was held at

Hanbury. Congratulations to The

Grove Herd on winning the Breed

Champion. Congratulations to all

exhibitors.

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With the 2025 National Show to be held at the Royal

Welsh Show we make a plea to all of you fellow

exhibitors to make every effort to attend and support.

As a Region we will ensure a warm croeso/ welcome

to all in the heart of Wales. The Royal Welsh continues

to be the biggest agricultural show in Europe. It brings

together food and industry and the rural community

in a Welsh celebration of the best of British

agriculture. The show encompasses the gate to plate

journey which is so vital in promoting the importance

of agricultural production in the UK. This is one of the

most important shows where we can promote this

wonderful breed of ours.

At the Royal Welsh in 2024 we had some very highquality

cattle being exhibited once again. We held

our Cheese & Wine on the Monday evening where

we had a chance to reflect and celebrate what had

been a very good day of showing. Congratulations to

Margaret and Alex Plain on winning Breed Champion

with Foxhole Cherry 10, and Reserve Breed Champion

to Chris Page with Providence Raider. It was an

extremely pleasant week, and the showing group

enjoyed many convivial evenings in each other’s

company. We very much look forward to welcoming

you to the Royal Welsh in 2025 for the National Show

As a Region we note some of the significant changes

that have occurred centrally in the Society this

year. We would wish to acknowledge Caroline’s

contribution as Breed Secretary and thank her for her

support and work over the last 21 years. We would also

like to thank Liz, the mainstay in the SDHBS Office,

who has supported us all at different points with her

calm cheery persona as we grappled with various

issues and queries. We wish both the very best for the

future.

We as a region pass our deepest condolence to

the Hadley family on the passing of John Hadley,

Knightcote Herd, Warwickshire. John was a past

president of the society and was a very active member

over the years with the region and Society.

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome

Hannah and Anna who have taken over promoting

and supporting the breed. It is wonderful to see so

many, links coming through on social media and as a

region we look forward to working closely with them

over the coming years. I suspect we will get to know

them well over the coming year as we prepare for the

National Show.

As I conclude this report on behalf of the region I

would like to acknowledge our appreciation and

gratitude to Mr Bob Bostelman and Mr Charles

Grisdale for representing our Region on Council and to

Mr Richard Hartshorn for his continued contribution

on the Executive Committee.

As ever I wish you all the best for 2025, and look

forward to seeing many of you at the Royal Welsh in

2025.

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REGION REPORT

Region 7 - The North, Scotland and

Northern Ireland

David Irving, Regional Chairman

Reflecting on the highlights and activities which have taken place in the past

year it is clearly been another busy year for the region.

I will start however with some great

news in that after a period of absence

in the region for the post of regional

Secretary Shaun Barron has kindly

agreed too take on the role. I would

like to thank Shaun personally at this

time, having Shaun in place increases

our resilience in terms of points

of contact and lines of liaison and

information flow within the region.

In April the NBA Beef Expo was

held at North West Auctions

Junction 36 Auction Mart, which

included our Societies Performance

Championships. There was keen

competition in all classes with judge

Adrian Rundle, supported by Kevin

Finch on Maths duties, deciding and

interpreting the results.

Overall Champion award went to

Richard Hartshorn’s heifer Cilgwrrwg

Hastey and reserve going to Cilgwrrwg

Hope, male Champion went to Chris

Page’s Coton Herman 4.

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A hearty thank you to all who

participated, travelling significant

distances to ensure the event was

a success.

July saw the Great Yorkshire

Show at Harrogate, a highlight in

our calendar, with very welcome

new exhibitors making their way

North. Their efforts, time and

support were rewarded with judge,

Adrian Rundle, selecting Robert

Hadley’s Knightcote Lorna 83 as his

Champion

As his Champion. Reserve

Champion was my cow, Enterprise

Juin, Male Champion was

Oakhouse Chieftain, replicating

his achievements of 2023.

Junior Champion was my heifer

Enterprise Alika.

Thank you to Adrian and all

competitors for making the show

the spectacle it was. I cannot

overstate the importance of this

shopwindow for us all involved

in the breed and the need to

maintain and increase our

exhibitor numbers and entries at

the GYS.

Darlington Farmers Market held

an inaugural Beef Event in early

October, for breed societies it was

a info and greet and meet event

with no livestock on the stands.

We (Richard Pattison and family)

set up our stand with much of the

‘new’ banners and flags on display

to augment our promotional

information and literature. The

stand was manned by Richard

Pattison and Richard Barron, it

was a decent day overall and I am

surer the organisers will review the

feedback with a view to develop

it going forward. We will see what

opportunities it presents for our

future support and representation.

In early November all roads lead to

Borderway Auction Mart at Carlisle

for the now established major Agri

Expo event. Once again Richard

Newbould kindly supported us by

loaning 2 outstanding cows and

calves for the stand, alongside 3

strong yearling heifers from myself.

The regional calf photographic

competition judging is currently

underway, results will be detailed

in Society Newsletters and

elsewhere in the journal. There is

a proposal that this competition

will be rolled out Nationally with a

final inter-regional competition, so

looking a really good volume and

quality of entries for 2025.

Once again, from all corners of

the North, Scotland and Northern

Ireland Region, best wishes for

2025 and thank you.

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Region 7 - Calf Show Results

Class 1 - 1 st place Class 2 - 1 st place and Champion Class 3 - 1 st Place

Class 4 - 1 st place and overall champion Class 5 - 1 st place Class 6 - 1 st place

Society Merchandise

The South Devon Society official clothing range available

through Showtime Supplies

We are delighted to be working with the South Devon

Herd Book Society and to offer their range of embroidered

clothing.

Please see a few examples of clothing below, you are

not limited to these, our whole clothing catalogue is

available with the society logo, please visit www.showtime.

fullcollection.com for more clothing options. Children’s

garments are also available, please contact the office for

more information.

To add that final touch, why not add your herd’s name to

showcase your prefix. The herd name will be

embroidered underneath the logo, in either gold or

green thread, depending on the colour of garment

chosen. Please contact the Showtime office, on

01759 368588, to discuss your requirements.

South Devon ties are available to purchase from

SDHBS office directly.

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WHY DO WE DO IT?

Chris Page explains the importance of putting yourself out there

and supporting the breed at shows and events.

In 2022, 2023 and 2024 I clocked up an average of 1,012 miles a year showing cattle

and I loved every second of it. From Darlington to Devon, Suffolk and Three Counties,

Kendal to Cornwall I have experienced the best of the United Kingdoms Country

Shows and I encourage others to get involved.

It’s not just the representing the breed at these events or my own herd and breeding or trying to sleep in the back of

the lorry! it’s the friendship, leg pulling, winding up of fellow breeders and especially the late evening socialising and

shenanigans that makes it so worthwhile and a welcome break from the farm. It is also an opportunity to engage with

farmers and show goers to try and encourage them that our breed is the one that they should get and the benefits of

the South Devon. It is also a chance for the public to see and handle up close animals that they would be lucky to even

see from many fields away and share with them the enjoyment that we are lucky enough to have every day.

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Winners open day

Where lapwings flourish and conservation is at the forefront, judges

were astounded by the quality of South Devon cattle nestled in the welsh

countryside. Charles Grisedale, who started his South Devon herd thirteen

years ago, has taken the crown as National Herd Competition winner for 2024,

beating 15 other herds.

Grisedale and his cattle

are embedded in their

environment, with a herd of

55 cows and their youngstock

they graze 200 acres of Welsh

countryside supporting growth

of red listed endangered

animals in their environment.

The herd is entirely grass fed

and is sold through Charles’

meat box business, he has a

chiller and cutting room on

site. “It is amazing, the older

generation say that they

haven’t had meat like it for

decades, where as the younger

generation say that they didn’t

know that is what beef is

supposed to taste like.”

Charles started the herd on a

whim in 2009 when he saw a

sale advertised in Bristol, having

never seen a South Devon cow

and assuming there wouldn’t

be a competitive market he

took his wife to see what all the

fuss was about. On arrival, he

was impressed by their docile

temperaments and the breed’s

commercial attributes, coming

away from the sale with the

start of what has become a

magnificent herd.

“I have kept cattle all my life, I

bought my first cow at 7 and I

always had continental suckler

cows. I converted to South

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Devons because they are the most

profitable suckler cow I can find,

they also don’t spend their lives

bending gates. I just wish I had

found the breed sooner, I suspect

the South West might be trying to

keep them a secret!”

The weather was kind and the

hospitality exceptional for our

National Herd Competition Open

Day 2024. 90 members, guests

and agricultural students ventured

to Cefyngwyn Hall to visit Charles

Grisedale’s wonderful herd of

South Devon Cattle. The message

was simple from Charles, grassfed,

happy animals are what he is

looking to produce.

Charles showed us around his

idyllic farm starting with a group

of young stock who were quietly

grazing around the tractors and

trailers filled with visitors. The stock

was consistent with good feet and

a wonderful top line, it really was a

treat to see. We then looked at two

groups of cows and calves, Charles

splits the fields with one for heifers

and one for bull calves. Again, the

guests were impressed by Charles’

animals and his clear eye for

detail. Throughout the farm walk

Charles referred to a small diary,

clearly where hours were spent

jotting down cows’ characteristics,

breeding and weights.

The cattle share the space with a

duck shoot and a flock of sheep.

There was also much discussion

about the large fence surrounding

the boundary of the farm, some

wondered if it was to keep deer

out, others pondered if it could

be so the ducks could not escape,

the answer is much simpler. The

large boundary fence is all part

of Charles’ lapwing conservation

work. The fence keeps out

predators such as foxes and

badgers so that lapwings can

flourish on the farm. Charles has

also noticed that since the fence

was introduced many other red

listed animals have begun to

flourish.

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Spring Sale

3 rd April 2024

Average bull prices rose by £476 for the South Devons’ Spring Show & Sale at

Exeter, rising for the seventh year in succession, and by £661 for bulling heifers.

The top price was set at 10,000 guineas with another nine bulls achieving in

excess of 5,000 guineas.

Breed Secretary Caroline Poultney

commented, “The breed is

deservedly receiving consistently

higher prices in recognition of its

money-earning high ranking traits;

and it’s always great to welcome

new breeders!”

In the show ring judge Julian

White from Brampton Ash,

Leicestershire found his male

champion in Peter & Ashley Rowe’s

Trewint herd, Menheniot, Cornwall

– Trewint Captain, a March

2022-born bull by National Herd

Competition 2023 best bull Trewint

Carlos.

Reserve male champion was

John Throssell & James Warwick’s

Broompark Elsworth Lad (HP) from

Holsworthy, Devon, a heterozygous

polled bull by Colcharton Jupiter 3

and out of a Cutsey cow. This bull

also took the award for best polled

bull and was one of the reserve pair.

Best bull on a combination of

Breedplan performance and

inspection points was Reuben

Saunders’ Boakley Tiberius,

travelling down from Malmesbury,

Gloucestershire. A high performing

son of 2019 Royal Welsh Show

breed winner, Grove Brutus 151.

Female champion was Waddeton

Ann 217 carrying bloodlines including

Edmeston, Polkinghorne and

Ewefields. This two year old heifer

beat the Pluess family’s Trevoulter

Loeiza 2 into reserve position.

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Prizes were presented in the show

ring by newly elected Society

President Rodger Laity from the

renowned Polkinghorne herd from

Hayle, Cornwall.

In the sale ring, the top price of

10,000 guineas went to Mervyn

& Richard Rowe, Menheniot,

Cornwall, for their heterozygous

polled bull Tregondale Invincible

6 (HP). One of a consignment of

three bulls from the Tregondale

herd sired by Polkinghorne

Indiana 2 (PP), this bull sold to R G

Elliott & Son from Willoughby in

Warwickshire.

Coming up behind were three bulls

at 7,000 guineas: two for Peter &

Ashley Rowe, Trewint Simpson and

Trewint Captain who were the best

pair of males selling respectively to

Dunstall Estate, Burton-on-Trent

and to Mr B Kingham, Aldbourne,

Wiltshire; and for Colcharton Farm

Partners’ Colcharton Clyde 7 (HP)

selling to The Tully Partnership,

Waddeton, Brixham, Devon.

Next came A E J & F J Claridge’s

Knowlhill Patrick, travelling

down from Middle Claydon,

Buckinghamshire and selling

to North Bovey breeder R J

M Osborne & Sons for 6,200

guineas; Mervyn & Richard

Rowe’s Tregondale Invincible 8

(HP) heading up to Haversham,

Buckinghamshire for Andrew &

Rachel Paton’s Swansway herd at

6,000 guineas; and R J Throssell & J

A T Warwick’s Broompark Elsworth

Lad (HP) selling for 5,800 guineas

to Colcharton Farm Partners,

Tavistock, Devon.

A consignment of three smart

Waddeton bulling heifers from The

Tully Partnership sold, firstly for

2,700 guineas to A V & N Lee from

Crediton, Devon and then two each

for 2,500 guineas to The Benacre

Estate, Beccles, Suffolk. Benacre

also acquired a third heifer from

G W J & L F Pluess from Bude,

Cornwall for 2,500 guineas.

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Premier Breeding Female Sale

Tuesday 1 st October 2024

Having secured the pre-sale male championship at the Autumn Show and

Sale of South Devon cattle at Worcester on Tuesday (1st October), Trewint

Parker from Peter and Ashley Rowe went on to secure the top price of the day

at 6000gns.

A son of Highgate Prospect out of the homebred

Trewint Mary 63, this one previously stood second

at the National Show at Royal Cornwall and first

at Liskeard Show for the father and son duo from

Liskeard, Cornwall. Having been tapped out as

champion under judge David Sandbach of Perlees

Herd, this one caught the eye of D Trewern and Son,

Penzance Cornwall.

one through the ring, Pytchley Trusty 2 from Crick,

Northants-based Kevin Finch. By Eyton Trusty 5, this

one is out of a homebred dam by Tregarrick Eddie.

Taking this one back to Honiton, Devon, were R J

Leach and Son.

Next best on the day was a call of 5200gns for the

pre-sale reserve male champion, Grove Brutus 200

from A Scott, Moreton-In-Marsh, Glos. By Mutterton

Stoke Red and out of a homebred daughter of Grove

Brutus 151, this one carries a quality beef index of +77

and suckler replacement index of +47 ranking him

in top 5% breed. He sold in a two-way partnership to

Bures Farm Partners, Shipdam, Norfolk and Hadley

Farms Ltd, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

The third highest price on the bull was he first

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scanned in calf to Highgate Napoleon. This is one of

the first South Devon purchases for the farm and they

were pleased to be going home with such a strong

bunch of females.

Meanwhile, Peter and Ashley Rowe were back in

action selling Trewint Darkie 203, a June 2023-born

daughter of the successful show bull Lumbylaw

Quintus 14 out of a Sexton Cavalier 10 homebred

daughter. She was the pick of M Clemens,

Wadebridge, Cornwall for 2750gns.

A solid trade for South Devon females resulted in a

top price of 3400gns for the pre-sale reserve female

champion, Waddeton Hilda 124 from The Tully

Partnership, Brixham, Devon. Scanned in-calf to

Highgate Napoleon, this May 2022-born heifer is by

Edmeston Homer 1 and out of a homebred female

by Arncliffe Otterburn. She caught the eye of AAM

Farms, Yeovil Somerset.

The same buyer also secured the female champion,

Foxhole Cerys 9, from K V and M A Plain, Tewkesbury,

Glos at 3300gns. By Trewint Churchill, she sold

having been scanned in-calf to Trewint Santos and

sold for 3300gns.

Joining her back to Yeovil were two further heifers

from The Tully Partnership, the first being Waddeton

Carro 28, a daughter of Waddeton Illistram 29, which

sold for 3100gns, while Waddeton Fiona 53, another

by Illistram 29, then sold for 3000gns and again

Then at 2300gns was the best from the genuine

reduction of M E and T E Broome, Market

Harborough, Leicestershire. The October 2022-born

Welland Valley Ramsvale Willing 17 is a daughter of

the homebred sire, Welland Valley Herman 2 and sold

having ran with a Red Angus bull to J G Williams and

Son, Craven Arms, Shropshire.

Then at 2200gns was another heifer from the Rowe

family’s Trewint herd in the form of Trewint Mary 124.

The hammer fell for this Sexton Senator 2 daughter to

T M Paton and Son, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire.

Averages:

3 bulls £4690; 10 halter broken served heifers

£2357.25; 4 halter broken unserved heifers £2139.37;

13 non-halter broken served heifers £1550.76

(McCartneys).

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Dispersal of Tregerrick Herd

On behalf of: Mr F Thomas, St Austell, Cornwall

Cattle sold at: Exeter Livestock Centre, Devon, 18 th October 2024

Auctioneers: Kivells

TOP PRICES

Pedigree Bull

STRETCHFORD HERMAN £2050 Mr Dyer

In calf cows

TREGERRICK GEM 255 £2050 Mr M Lenton

TREGERRICK DAWN 67 £1950 Rew and Son

TREGERRICK LINDA 45 £1820 E J Paynter

TREGERRICK BEAUTY 276 £1820 R J Rew and Son

Pedigree heifers

TREGERRICK ANGELA 49 £1900 Mr A Threlkeld

TREGERRICK DAWN 85 £1750 Wright Bros

TREGERRICK DAWN 84 £1750 Hickman and Son

Pedigree calves

TREGERRICK SAFFRON 51 £950 Mr D Irving

TREGERRICK HYACINTH 101 £850 J Emmott

TREGERRICK PEARL 116 £850 AV Martin

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FELL VIEW

south devons

100 cows managed commercially on a

grass and forage-based system.

SAC Premium Cattle Health Scheme Members.

TB4.

Bulls and heifers available.

past herd sires

Beachwood Ashley, Welland Valley Trident,

Arncliffe Nordic, Fell View Trogen 2.

current herd sires

Coton Trusty & Upper Norton Falcon.

Visitors Welcome

south devons thriving

in the north

WR & J BARRON

The Deans Farm, Muggleswick, Consett, Co. Durham

Richard 07814 272495 Shaun 07969 097704

Development Day 2024

SATURDAY 26 TH OCTOBER 2024

A warm autumn day and glorious sunshine greeted us as we arrived at Grove

Farms for the 2024 Development Day. 50 South Devon enthusiasts gathered

to learn more from industry experts about how to utilise farming strategies

and learn more about current farming issues.

The day included a variety of

demonstrations in small groups,

where questions flowed and many

were left deep in thought. Keith

Jempson provided an in depth

look at cattle grooming and the

perfect way to turn our a South

Devon cow for the show ring.

Show Time Supplies Ltd sponsored

the talk and their products really

helped the cattle to shine. It was

an informative session and many

helpful hints and tips were taken

from Keith’s years of experience.

Jim Barber held a fascinating

workshop on muscle scanning,

showing how the South Devon

skeleton looks full of muscle

definition and marbling. The

interactive nature of the talk and

seeing the scanning screen was

fascinating for all and gave a

wonderful insight into how this

information is used to compare

with all other cattle on farm,

nationally and internationally.

Next up was an interesting talk

from vet Bob Bostleman on

cattle health and preventative

measures. Bob spoke openly about

the challenges facing farmers

when dealing with cattle health

and how best to deal with these.

The questions that followed the

discussion were thoughtful and

showed the understanding gained

by the group that had listened to

the talk.

The Scott family provided a

magnificent farm walk, it was a

pleasure to see their cattle looking

so well and listening to Chris talk

so eloquently about the animals. A

wonderful lunch was shared by all

attendees and a competitive raffle

concluded a fantastic day.

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Johnes & BVD accredited

Breedplan recorded

Inspection welcome

Stock usually for sale


Best Small Herd Winners 2012/2013/2018/2019, Best Polled Animal 2015/2016/2019

Wessex & Midland Club Herd Competition Winners 2021

Margaret Plain, Alex & Simon Riches, Foxhole Farm, Kinsham, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8HT

foxholefarm2020@gmail.com 01684 772096 / 07919 097119 foxholefarm I: foxholefarmsdc

THE UPPER NORTON HERD

Upper Norton Eagle aged 29 months

Homozygous polled, Myo.0. Exceptional EBV’s

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ABRI recorded.

HiHealth Herdcare

Selecting for performance,

conformation and temperament

We have bred Show

Champions and won several

herd competitions.

High EBV polled youngstock

sometimes for sale.

Visitors welcome.

M,S & N Kettlewell

Over Norton Park, OX7 5PX

Mike 07850 002245

Sarah 07515 683851

Nick 07889 800737

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Royal Three Counties Show

Interbreed Native Champions – Group of Three

JUDGE: MR S J WARD, BESOWSA FARM, GRAMPOUND ROAD, TRURO, CORNWALL

Bull born in 2023


Bull born in 2022

1 st T Eustice TREVOWAH ARRANZ 3

2 nd N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK NANCARROW

Cow in calf or milk born before 1 January 2021

1 st M Plain FOXHOLE BONNIE 17

Cow or heifer in calf or milk born in 2021


Heifer born in 2022

1 st Hadley Farms KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

2 nd T Eustice TREVOWAH COWSLIP 2

3 rd N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MONTANA

Heifer born in 2023

1 st T Eustice TREVOWAH HYACINTH

2 nd M Plain FOXHOLE CLOVER 7 (AI)

Male champion

Winner N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MYLOR

Reserve T Eustice TREVOWAH ARRANZ 3

Breed champion

Winner M Plain FOXHOLE BONNIE 17

Reserve N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MYLOR

Interbreed awards

Native group of three

Winning group

N & E Bunkum

TREGARRICK MYLOR

T Eustice TREVOWAH COWSLIP 2

Hadley Farms KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

Native beef cow & calf

2 nd M Plain FOXHOLE CHERRY 10

Bull or heifer calf


Best pair

1 st M Plain

Group of three

1 st N & E Bunkum

Female champion

Winner M Plain FOXHOLE BONNIE 17

Reserve Hadley Farms KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

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Royal Norfolk Show

JUDGE: MR R WRIGHT, TILTON-ON-THE-HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE

Heifer born on or after 1 January 2023

1 st J Skinner ERNFORD ANYA 23

2 nd J Skinner ERNFORD ANNELISE 23

3 rd A & G Sell SELLSTEAD QUINCE (Z)

4 th C Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 6

5 th C Hanton CHIPDEN CATHERINE 18

6 th A & G Sell SELLSTEAD QIRA

Heifer born on or between 1 January and 31

December 2022

1 st C Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 4

2 nd C Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 5

3 rd R Hadley KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

4 th E Smith JANERIC BLUEBELL 5

5 th E Smith LUMBYLAW FELICITY 14

6 th A Kendle LANCASTER ELSA

Bull born after 1 January 2023

1 st The Benacre WELLAND VALLEY BENACRE

Company

CHARLEMAGNE (HP)

2 nd A Kendle LANCASTER DETONATOR

Bull born before 1 January 2023

1 st A Kendle TREGONDALE ALFIE 3

2 nd A & G Sell SELLSTEAD PRIESTLY

3 rd A & G Sell SELLSTEAD PIRATE (HP)

Group of three

1 st C Hanton

2 nd A & G Sell

Female champion

Winner C Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 4

Reserve C Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 5

Male champion

Winner A Kendle TREGONDALE ALFIE 3

Reserve The Benacre WELLAND VALLEY BENACRE

Company

CHARLEMAGNE (HP)

Breed champion


Reserve A Kendle TREGONDALE ALFIE 3

Junior champion

Winner The Benacre WELLAND VALLEY BENACRE

Company

CHARLEMAGNE (HP)

Reserve J Skinner ERNFORD ANYA 23

Norfolk Special


Reserve C Hanton CHIPDEN CATHERINE 18

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Devon County Show

JUDGE: MRS G SELL, VANGE, ESSEX

Cow born before 1 st January 2021, having had a

full-term calf on or after 1 st January 2024

1 st M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

Heifer born in 2022

1 st N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MONTANA

2 nd T Eustice TREVOWAH COWSLIP 2

3 rd R A Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 115

Heifer born in 2023

1 st T Eustice TREVOWAH HYACINTH 3

2 nd N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK NIKITA

Bull born on or before 31 st December 2020

1 st West Prawle Farm PROVIDENCE DR OCTOPUS

(AI) (HP)

2 nd T Eustice TREVOWAH PHILIP

Bull born in 2021 or 2022


2 nd M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE ALFIE 4

3 rd R A Rundle KESTLE DOMINATOR 8

4 th T J Throssell LUMBYLAW BROOMPARK

& J A T Warwick

EDDY GRUNDY (PP)

5 th West Prawle Farm SEXTON SENATOR 62

Female Champion

Winner M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

Reserve N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK MONTANA

Male Champion

Winner West Prawle PROVIDENCE DR

Farm

OCTOPUS (AI) (HP)

Reserve N & E Bunkum

Breed Champion

TREGARRICK MYLOR

Winner M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180

Reserve N & E Bunkum

Interbreed Awards

Local beef animal

Reserve West Prawle

Farm

TREGARRICK MONTANA

PROVIDENCE DR OCTOPUS

(AI) (HP)

Best South Devon or Devon bull exhibited

Champion

West Prawle Farm PROVIDENCE DR OCTOPUS (AI) (HP)

Champion beef group

Reserve South Devons

Bull born in 2023

1 st T Eustice TREVOWAH ARRANZ 4

2 nd R J Throssell & BROOMPARK FRANCO (HP)

J A T Warwick

3 rd N & E Bunkum TREGARRICK NANCARROW

4 th M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 10

5 th T Eustice TREVOWAH ARRANZ 3

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Agrifest 2024

JUDGE: MR G TULLY, EAST FARM, BRIXHAM

Champion Performance

Animal

GROVE PRIMROSE 88

Reserve Champion

Performance Animal

GROVE POMPEY 99

Heifer born in 2022

1 st GROVE PRIMROSE 88

Heifer born in 2023

1 st GROVE SORREL 129

2 nd TREWINT NYLON 148

Champion Female

GROVE PRIMROSE 88

Reserve Champion Female

GROVE SORREL 129

Bull born in 2023

1 st GROVE POMPEY 99

2 nd TREWINT CAPRI

3 rd TREWINT CORNELIUS AND

TREGARRICK NANCARROW

Champion Bull

GROVE POMPEY 99

Reserve Champion Bull

TREWINT CAPRI

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Royal Welsh Show

JUDGE: MR ROBERT HADLEY, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE

Female Champion

FOXHOLE CHERRY 10

Female Reserve Champion

FOXHOLE CERYS 8

Male Champion

PROVIDENCE RAIDER (AI) (HP)

Breed Champion

FOXHOLE CHERRY 10

Breed Reserve Champion

PROVIDENCE RAIDER (AI) (HP)

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THE MUTTERTON HERD

OF PEDIGREE SOUTH DEVONS

Members of HiHealth Herdcare Cattle Health Scheme

Accredited free of BVD, IBR monitored. Johnes Disease Level 1

Neospora Risk Level 2 status. bTB score 8. Breedplan Recorded

Ridge & Furrow Cider

justin@ridgeandfurrowcider.co.uk

Devon County Show Champion

2019, 2022, 2023

Z Mutterton Pansy 7 EX90

Her six bulls, all polled, have been successfully sold for breeding,

including at Society Sale (4,600gns, 9,700gns, 6,800gns & 5,500gns)

Herd Sires:

GODWORTHY ADONIS 13

AI Z POLKINGHORNE INDIANA

Mutterton Herd, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 3rd in National Herd

Competition Twice Winner of Society Cup for Best Young Stock

ALAN, ELIZABETH & JUSTIN BARTLEY

WEEKES FARM, MUTTERTON,

CULLOMPTON, DEVON

EX15 1RN

Tel: 01884 38964

Mobile (Alan): 07875 683839 or

(Elizabeth): 07743 969030

E-mail: embartley@gmail.com

Pedigree and

commercial

sales

Autumn

Show & Sale

Official auctioneers

to many cattle and

sheep societies

5 livestock sales

centres across

England and

Wales.

On farm sales

and dispersals

Pedigree and

commercial

sales

Live streaming

of sales

James Amphlett – Head of Pedigree Sales

M: 07972653077 james.amphlett@mccartneys.co.uk

www.mccartneys.co.uk

www.sdhbs.org.uk

Amy Jones – Pedigree Co-ordinator

T: 01905 769770 amy.jones@mccartneys.co.uk

McCartneys, The Heath Meadow, Nunnery Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0SQ

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Great Yorkshire Show

JUDGE: MR A RUNDLE, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL

Senior bull

1 st M Powley OAK HOUSE CHIEFTAIN

Junior bull

1 st C Irving LALLAN ANCHOR

Cow

1 st D Irving ENTERPRISE JUIN

Heifer born in 2022

1 st R Hadley KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

2 nd D Irving ENTERPRISE ALIKA

3 rd D Irving ENTERPRISE SHULA

Heifer born in 2023

1 st D Irving ENTERPRISE SHUNA

2 nd J McKinnes Skinner ERNFORD ANYA 23

3 rd J McKinnes Skinner ERNFORD ANNELISE 23

Group of three

1 st D Irving

Best pair

1 st D Irving

2 nd J McKinnes Skinner

Female champion

Winner J Hadley KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

Reserve D Irving

ENTERPRISE JUIN

Male champion

Winner M Powley OAKHOUSE CHIEFTAIN

Reserve C Irving

LALLAN ANCHOR

Breed champion

Winner J Hadley KNIGHTCOTE LORNA 83

Reserve D Irving

ENTERPRISE JUIN

Junior champion

Winner D Irving

ENTERPRISE ALIKA

Reserve D Irving

ENTERPRISE SHUNA

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SHOW REPORT

NBA Beef Expo

at North West Auctions

The Society’s Performance Championships were held at Beef Expo 2024 on

27 th April, judged by Adrian Rundle from Newquay, Cornwall.

His female and overall breed champion was a lovely

polled heifer from Richard Hartshorn, Telford, Shropshire

– Cilgwrrwg Hastey (HP), by Brafferton Kudo and out

of multi award winning Cilgwrrwg SAS Zoom (AI) (HP),

herself rated EX95 in her female classification.

Male champion was from Chris Page, Banbury,

Oxfordshire – heterozygous polled Coton Herman 4

(HP), out of polled dam Coton Buttergirl 4 (HP) and by

Langham’s Herman.

This is the 8th year that the Society has held this national

event to highlight the benefits of performance recording

and it was pleasing to see a lovely display of breeding

cattle from Dumfries & Galloway, Oxfordshire, and

Shropshire. The competition is judged on a combination

of Breedplan performance figures and visual inspection

for each class, with the champions being selected visually

from first placings in their individual classes.

We are most grateful to Neogen for sponsoring this

event, and it was lovely to welcome Sharon Watkinson

from Neogen to present the prizes.

JUDGE: ADRIAN RUNDLE FROM NEWQUAY, CORNWALL.

Bulls aged from 1 year to 2 ½ years

1 st C J Page COTON HERMAN 4 (HP)

2 nd C J Page COTON RAIDER 3

3 rd C D Irving LALLAN ANCHOR

Heifers born between 9 January and 22 August

2022

1 st R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG HASTEY (HP)

2 nd C J Page COTON JANE 14

3 rd D L Irving ENTERPRISE ALIKA

4 th R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG HONEY (AI) (HP)

Heifers born between 10 December 2022 and 1

April 2023

1 st R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG HOPE (AI) (HP)

2 nd R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG IMPULSIVE (HP)

3 rd D L Irving ENTERPRISE SHUNA

4 th D L Irving ENTERPRISE JIVE

Female champion

CILGWRRWG HASTEY (HP)

Reserve female champion

CILGWRRWG HOPE (AI) (HP)

Male champion

COTON HERMAN 4 (HP)

Reserve male champion

COTON RAIDER 3

Breed champion

CILGWRRWG HASTEY (HP)

Reserve breed champion

CILGWRRWG HOPE (AI) (HP)

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SHOW REPORT

Liskeard Show

JUDGE: MR R LAITY, GWINEAR, CORNWALL

Class: 1 South Devon Bull born before 1.1.23

1 st LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14 Messers P S & A P Rowe

2 nd TREGARRICK MYLOR Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

3 rd TREGONDALE ALFIE 4 Messrs M R & R J Rowe

4 th KESTLE DOMINATOR 3 Mr Martin Clemens

Class: 2 South Devon Bull born after 1.1.23

1 st TREWINT PARKER Messers P S & A P Rowe

2 nd TREGARRICK NANCARROW Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

3 rd TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 10 Messrs M R & R J Rowe

4 th TREWINT CORNELIUS Messers P S & A P Rowe

Class: 3 South Devon Cow or Heifer, in milk or in calf

born before 1.1.22

1 st TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180 Messrs M R & R J Rowe

2 nd TREVOWAH PRIDE Mr Tim Eustice

3 rd TREWINT JILL 630 Messers P S & A P Rowe

4 th TREWINT BUTTERCUP 316 Messers P S & A P Rowe

5 th COLLACOMBE HERMIA 15 Mr Martin Clemens

6 th LEY GREEN STARBURST 3 Mr Matt Lenton

Class: 4 South Devon Heifer, born after 1.1.22

1 st TREGARRICK MONTANA Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

2 nd TREVOWAH WILLOW 2 Mr Tim Eustice

3 rd TREGARRICK MILLIE Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

4 th CILGWRRWG HOLLY Mr Martin Clemens

Class: 5 South Devon Heifer, born after 1.1.23

1 st TREWINT NYLON 148 Messers P S & A P Rowe

2 nd TREGARRICK NAKITA Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

Class: 6 South Devon Group of 3, the

property of the same owner

1 st Group of 3, Property of the same

owner Messers P S & A P Rowe

2 nd Group of 3, property of the same

owner Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

3 rd Group of 3 Property of the same

owner Messrs M R & R J Rowe

Class: 7 South Devon Pair, born after

1.1.23, the property of the same owner

1 st Pair, born after 1.1.23, the property

of the same owner Messers P S & A

P Rowe

2 nd Pair, property of the same owner

Mr & Mrs N & E Bunkum

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Stithians Show

JUDGE: MR RICHARD FORD, LEICESTERSHIRE

Class: 42 Cow in milk, or in calf, if suckling calf to be not more than 10 months of age

Block: South Devons

1 st TREWINT JILL 630 Sire: Tregarrick Fraiser PS & AP Rowe

2 nd COLLACOMBE HERMIA 15 Sire: Kestle Brut 5 Penrose Stonehedging Herd

Class: 44 Heifer, born in 2022

1 st TREGARRICK MONTANA Sire: Trewint Invincible N & E Bunkum

2 nd TREVOWAH COWSLIP 2 Sire: Trevowah Philip Mr Tim Eustice

3 rd TREGARRICK MILLIE Sire: Trewint Invincible N & E Bunkum

4 th CILGWRRWG HOLLY Sire: Rufford Sas Jambo (AL) Penrose Stonehedging Herd

Class: 45 Heifer born in 2023

1 st LANDRIVICK CLARISSA Sire: Landrivick Strongbow Mr D Jenkin & Miss J Compton

2 nd TREVOWAH HYACINTH 3 Sire: Trevean Arronz Mr Tim Eustice

3 rd LANDRIVICK MIMOSA 6 Sire: Highgate Duke of Cornwall 2 Mr D Jenkin & Miss J Compton

Class: 46 Bull, born before 1 st January 2023

1 st Z LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14 Sire: Z Colcharton Brutus 2 PS & AP Rowe

2 nd TREGARRICK NANCARROW Sire: Sexton Senator 36 N & E Bunkum

Class: 47 Bull born on or after 1 st January 2023

1 st TREGARRICK MYLOR Sire: Tregarrick Jefferson N & E Bunkum

2 nd TREVOWAH ARRONZ 4 Sire: Trevean Arronz Mr Tim Eustice

Class: 48 Group of any 3 animals

1 st Group Sire: Tregarrick N & E Bunkum

2 nd Group Sire: Trevowah Mr Tim Eustice

Solomon Nicholls Trophy

Group Sire: Tregarrick N & E Bunkum

Class: SDARC South Devon Archie Opie

1 st TREGARRICK MONTANA Sire: Trewint Invincible N & E Bunkum


1 st LANDRIVICK MIMOSA 6 Sire: Highgate Duke of Cornwall 2 Mr D Jenkin & Miss J Compton

Class: SDCH South Devon Champion

Champion Z LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14 Sire: Z Colcharton Brutus 2 PS & AP Rowe

Reserve Champion TREGARRICK MONTANA Sire: Trewint Invincible N & E Bunkum

William J Kneebone Cup

Champion Z LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14 Sire: Z Colcharton Brutus 2 PS & AP Rowe

Class: SDWIL Mrs S Williams Cup


1 st LANDRIVICK MIMOSA 6 Sire: Highgate Duke of Cornwall 2 Mr D Jenkin & Miss J Compton

Mrs s. Williams Cup

LANDRIVICK MIMOSA 6 Sire: Highgate Duke of Cornwall 2 Mr D Jenkin & Miss J Compton

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Camborne Show

All entries must be registered in the Full Pedigree Section of the Herd Book maintained by the South Devon

Herd Society.

JUDGE: MR JAMES SHINNER

Cow in milk or in calf

1 st TREVOWAH PRIDE T Eustice

2 nd COLLACOMBE HERMIA 15 M Clemens

Heifer born in 2022

1 st TREVOWAH WILLOW 3 T Eustice

2 nd TREVOWAH COWSLIP T Eustice

3 rd CILGWRRWG HOLLY M Clemens

Heifer born in 2023

1 st TREVOWAH HYACYNTH T Eustice

2 nd BESOWSA FLORENCE S J & S M Ward

Bull born on or after 1 st January 2023

1 st Z BROOMPARK FRANCO J Warwick

A pair comprising any two cattle owned by the

Exhibitor and exhibited in the above classes.

1 st T Eustice

2 nd M Clemens

Breed Champion

TREVOWAH PHILIP

Reserve Breed Champion

TREVOWAH PRIDE

T Eustice

T Eustice

Bull born before 1 st January 2023

1 st TREVOWAH PHILIP T Eustice

2 nd BROOMPARK DAKOTA S Penrose

3 rd TREWINT CLUEDO J Warwick

SPECIAL PRIZES

The Trevassack Bluebell Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the Best South Devon Female Bred by the

Exhibitor.

Trevowah Pride

T Eustice

The George Eustice Perpetual Memorial Trophy for the Best South Devon Male Exhibit.

Trevowah Philip

T Eustice

The Trewinnard Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the Best South Devon in the Show, plus Sash

presented by South Devon Herd Book Society

Champion TREVOWAH PHILIP T Eustice

Reserve TREVOWAH PRIDE T Eustice

Truro South Devon Cattle Club Members exhibiting in the above classes are eligible for the competition for the

Mole Valley Farmers Silver Rose Bowl, to be presented to the Exhibitor gaining most points in Cornish Summer

Shows.

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Launceston Show

JUDGE: MR DAVID IRVING

Class: 209 Bull, born before 1 st January 2023

1 st LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14 Messers PS & AP Rowe

2 nd TREGUDDICK EPHRAIM 2 Mr D J Thomas & Son

3 rd TREGONDALE ALFIE 4 Mr Mr & RJ Rowe

4 th TREWINT CLUEDO Mr J Warwick

Class: 210 Bull, born on or after 1 st January 2023

1 st TREGARRICK NANCARROW Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

2 nd TREGONDALE INVINVIBLE 10 Mr Mr & RJ Rowe

3 rd Z BROOMPARK FRANCO Mr J Warwick

Class: 211 Cow, or calved Heifer

1 st TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180 Mr Mr & RJ Rowe

2 nd TREWINT JILL 630 Messers PS & AP Rowe

3 rd TREGUDDICK DAFFODIL 5 Mr D J Thomas & Son


1 st TREGARRICK MONTANA Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

2 nd TREGARRICK MILLIE Mr N Y Mrs E Bunkum

3 rd CRUFT BUTTERCUP 3 Miss Becky Dennis


1 st CRUFT GRACIE (HP) Miss Becky Dennis

2 nd BECKAVEANS BRIDIE 7 Mrs Ada Brookes

3 rd TREGARRICK NAKITA Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

Class: CHC002 Champion South Devon

Champion LUMBYLAW QUINTUS 14 Messers PS & AP Rowe

Reserve Champion TREGARRICK MONTANA Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup kindly given by Graham E Jasper

445 Lumbylaw Quintus 14 Messers PS & AP Rowe

Class: SPC23 Best group of 3 South Devon animals comprising of 2 Females and 1

Male

1 st TREGARRICK MYLOR Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

TREGARRICK NANCARROW

Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

TREGARRICK MONTANA

Mr N & Mrs E Bunkum

2 nd COLCHARTON TRUMPER 3 (HP) Miss Becky Dennis

CRUFT BUTTERCUP 3

Miss Becky Dennis

CRUFT GRACIE (HP)

Miss Becky Dennis

Class: SPC24 Best South Devon animal entered by a member of the Society


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Okehampton Show

JUDGE: MR K FINCH, NORTHANTS

Class: 44 South Devon Cow Pd’d in calf or calf at foot

1 st TREWINT JILL 630 Messers PS & AP Rowe

Class: 45 South Devon Heifer maiden or in calf

1 st CRUFT BUTTERCUP 3 Miss Becky Dennis

2 nd CRUFT GRACIE (HP) Miss Becky Dennis

3 rd BECKAVEANS BARLEY 7 Mrs Ada Brookes

Class: 46 South Devon Bull born before 1 st January 2023


2 nd Z BECKAVEANS BURRATOR Mrs Ada Brookes

3 rd COLCHARTON TRUMPER 3 (HP) Miss Becky Dennis

Class: 47 South Devon Bull born on or after 1 st January 2023

1 st TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 10 Mr & Mrs M R & R J Rowe

2 nd Z BECKAVEANS BOURBON Mrs Ada Brookes

Class: 48 Pair of South Devon Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been exhibited

in an individual class.


2 nd TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180 Mr & Mrs M R & R J Rowe

AND TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 10


Class: CH 40 Best Exhibit in the South Devon Classes

Champion TREWINT JILL 630 Messers PS & AP Rowe

Peter F Pratt Perpetual Salver

Champion Trewint Jill 630 Messers PS & AP Rowe

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SHOW REPORT

Holsworthy and Stratton Show

JUDGE: JULIAN WHITE

Class: 44 South Devon Cow Pd’d in calf or calf at foot

1 st TREWINT JILL 630 Messers PS & AP Rowe

Class: 45 South Devon Heifer maiden or in calf

1 st CRUFT BUTTERCUP 3 Miss Becky Dennis

2 nd CRUFT GRACIE (HP) Miss Becky Dennis

3 rd BECKAVEANS BARLEY 7 Mrs Ada Brookes

Class: 46 South Devon Bull born before 1st January 2023


2 nd Z BECKAVEANS BURRATOR Mrs Ada Brookes

3 rd COLCHARTON TRUMPER 3 (HP) Miss Becky Dennis

Class: 47 South Devon Bull born on or after 1st January 2023

1 st TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 10 Mr & Mrs M R & R J Rowe

2 nd Z BECKAVEANS BOURBON Mrs Ada Brookes

Class: 48 Pair of South Devon Cattle (any age or sex) which must have been exhibited

in an individual class.


2 nd TREGONDALE DEWDROP 180 AND Mr & Mrs M R & R J Rowe

TREGONDALE INVINCIBLE 10


Class: CH 40 Best Exhibit in the South Devon Classes

Champion TREWINT JILL 630

Peter F Pratt Perpetual Salver

Champion TREWINT JILL 630

Messers PS & AP Rowe

Messers PS & AP Rowe

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Aylsham Show

JUDGE: PETER COBLEY

SPONSORS: C J C LEE (SAXTHORPE) LTD, SAXTHORPE.

231 Heifer born on or after 1 st January 2023

1 st Miss Christine Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 6 10/04/2023

2 nd Miss Christine Hanton CHIPDEN CATHERINE 18 04/02/2023

232 Heifer born between 1 st January 2022 to 31 st December 2022

1 st Dr Ellen Smith JANERIC BLUEBELL 5 07/01/2022

2 nd Miss Christine Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 5 16/04/2022

3 rd Dr Ellen Smith LUMBYLAW FELICITY 14 21/04/2022

4 th Miss Christine Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 4 23/02/2022

5 th Kym Kendle-Weavers LANCASTER ELSA 25/04/2022

235 Female Champion - 1 st & 2 nd prize winners from 231, 232 & 234 eligible

Champion Miss Christine Hanton CHIPDEN EVA 6 10/04/2023

Reserve Miss Christine Hanton CHIPDEN CATHERINE 18 04/02/2023

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Safeguarding Your Herd

Balancing Genetic Value and Disease Prevention When Buying Stock.

When buying in stock we may be bringing valuable genetics into the herd but be

sure that you don’t bring in disease as well. Pen cards provide health status information

to help prospective buyers understand how this compares to their own herd.

The individual blood results displayed in pen cards are from within the last three

months. Individual animals that are not from CHECS accredited herds can be sold

with a pen card however breed society requirements must be met.

A mock pen card is displayed below.

• The scheme diseases are listed in the first column,

herd accreditation in the second column, individual

animal results in the third and vaccination details in

the fourth.

• The bull is from a herd that has been accredited free

of BVD since October 2020. The white box and date

give this information. If the bull was not from a BVD

accredited herd, BVD antibody and virus testing

would have been required.

• The herd IBR status is unknown (herd status box is

blank) but the bull has tested negative for antibodies

and has been vaccinated.

• The herd leptospirosis status is unknown, but the bull

has tested negative for antibodies.

• The herd is in a four yearly TB testing area (number

4 in first column) and the last herd test was in June

2022.

• The herd does not have a CHECS TB score, but this

would be displayed if it did.

• The herd does not have a risk level for Neospora. This

is only relevant for female animals.

• The herd has been Johne’s disease risk level 1 (only

risk level 1 herds are shown in a white box) since Oct

2021 and 47 animals were tested at the last full herd

test. Only homebred animals can display the Johne’s

herd status.

Discuss with your vet what quarantine/testing/

vaccination is needed. Remember that when cattle are

bought through a market, or if they share transport, they

could have acquired infection just before arriving on your

farm therefore quarantine and testing will be necessary,

even if they are from a herd with a high health status.

Ensure that incoming stock are brought into line with the

herd vaccination policy (e.g. BVD, IBR, Leptospirosis).

You must also consider the health status of your own

herd. If your herd disease status is unknown, you risk

infecting naïve animals that you buy when you introduce

them to your herd. If for example you were to buy a

bull from a herd that is accredited free of IBR, but your

herd has IBR, the bull may acquire infection for the first

time when he joins the herd. This could result in him

developing a fever, possible severe respiratory disease,

and result in him being infertile for several months.

Vaccination of the bull in quarantine would protect him

from clinical disease associated with IBR.

Further information on CHECS health schemes, pen

cards and PCHS can be found here www.checs.co.uk

(CHECS Technical Document can be found under

resources and downloads) and SRUC Premium Cattle

Health Scheme www.cattlehealth.co.uk

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SRUC Premium Cattle Health Scheme

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Disease control for BVD, Johne’s Disease, IBR,

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Remove costly disease from your herd and

safeguard health status

Provide health assurance for your customers

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WHY YOU SHOULD

RECORD PERFORMANCE

It’s FREE with your membership subscription! You

just send in your weights, and we do the rest to

ensure the data gets computed.

WHY you should be recording YOUR herd with

SDHBS

By comparing with other South Devon records across all herds and all generations:

Recording EQUIPS you with another tool to interpret what’s ‘under the cover’, enabling you:

• To select which heifers you should be retaining as suckler replacements

• To find the most promising bull breeders

• To find the best meat producers

Recording INFORMS your buyer of the particular traits he is seeking in breeding cattle and in a

terminal sire.

Recording helps to BUILD the national South Devon database which in turn widens the South Devon

gene pool.

FACT

FACT

FACT

FACT

weighing can be done at the same time as other routine cattle

handling jobs (eg weaning, TB testing, vaccinating)

when you submit weights to the office you will receive a herd

report at the end of the month

buyers use figures to shortlist their sale catalogue choices, as

well as to assess the pedigree and visual components of an animal

some competitions are specifically for recorded cattle, such as

the Society’s Performance Championships

HOW you should record YOUR herd with SDHBS

Write down and submit to us the animal ID, weigh date, and weight, plus any

management notes such as ‘show team’ or ‘sick calf, bottle-fed’, or

Submit electronically via our database using your unique ID and password, or

Request downloadable weigh forms from SDHBS, print off, complete and

either scan or post back to us.

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BREEDPLAN RECORDING- A MUST IN YOUR TOOLBOX!

Telephone us to get started, and to find out more!

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AHDB Native Beef Breed

Rankings

The AHDB National Beef Evaluations were launched in late 2018, providing the first

set of EBVs for UK beef cattle based on commercially sourced data. Performance and

pedigree data flows into the evaluation from most of the largest UK beef processors

in the UK, from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), and from pedigree

breed societies. Updated EBVs are released three times per year, in April, August and

December.

The South Devon is currently ranked against four other

native beef breeds including Aberdeen Angus, Hereford

and Beef Shorthorn. In the April 2025 AHDB Native Beef

Breed evaluation the South Devon breed ranked highest

for:

• Carcase weight by almost 15kg per carcase above its

next competitor

• Average daily carcase gain from the breed’s high

conversion efficiency from low cost feed

• Carcase conformation with carcases falling into the

desired processor categories

The data suggests that compared to the overall

population of both native and continental beef animals,

a higher proportion of South Devon sired animals are

finished as bulls rather than steers (14% South Devon, 12%

continental, 7% native)

Carcase fat class

Definition: An EBV predicting carcase fat class at a given

slaughter age, calculated from records of carcase fat

class based on the EUROP classification system, where 1

= leanest and 5H = fattest. Fat class scores (ie values 1 to

5H) are converted to a 45 point score, and the difference

between the main grades is about 9 points.

Days to slaughter

Definition: An EBV predicting days to slaughter at a

given weight and fat class, calculated from dates of birth

and slaughter, and measured in days.

Average daily carcase gain (ADCG)

Definition: An EBV predicting daily gain in the carcase,

calculated from carcase weight, date of birth and date of

slaughter, and measured in kg.

Understanding AHDB’s carcase traits

As well as being useful when making breeding decisions

within herds, AHDB’s carcase EBVs should be used as

a marketing tool when selling stock bulls. They are also

highly relevant to beef on dairy sires, with some bulls

having the potential to produce a calf that will be much

more profitable when put into the beef supply chain.

Carcase weight

Definition: An EBV predicting carcase weight in kg at a

given slaughter age.

Carcase conformation

Definition: An EBV predicting carcase conformation at a

given slaughter age, calculated from records of carcase

conformation based on the EUROP classification system.

Carcase conformation scores are converted to a 45 point

score, and conformation grade spans about 9 points.

How can you help to make the EBVs

better?

The production of these EBVs relies on sire details being

recorded on passports to be able to identify genetic

links between bulls and recorded progeny. Farmers are

being urged to make sure they name known sires when

registering animals with BCMS as this is the best way to

improve the EBV range and accuracy. Critically, in the

development of these EBVs there were 2 million records

that could not be utilised because the sire was not

recorded in BCMS, so genetic links could not be made!

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List of Members

This List is compiled as at time of publication from all those members who have

given express permission for their details to be published

FULL & LIFE MEMBERS IN REGION 1 - CORNWALL

ARTHUR & SONS LESTOW FARM, ST NEOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 6PQ T 01208 821257

MR J C BALL

POLMARK FARM, HARLYN ROAD, ST MERRYN, PADSTOW,

CORNWALL, PL28 8SF

T 01841 520365

J R BASTARD & SON BEDFORDS, TREGADA, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9NA T 01566 772998

GWEALAVELLAN

PARTNERS

P BOWDEN & E

WILLIAMS

P BOWDEN & E

WILLIAMS

MR O BROMLEY

MR N & MRS E

BUNKUM

MR S BURDEN

M & A CARE

MR G L & MRS M P

CHAPMAN

MRS J I & R W

CHENOWETH

MRS R CLEMENS

MR M CLEMENS

MR J & MRS S

COLLINGS

H C & R E CURTIS

MRS A DENNIS & MR R

D DENNIS

MR E R DISTIN

MR T & MRS L EARL

C R ELLIOTT &

PARTNERS

MR J M & MRS M E

EUSTICE

P R & T EUSTICE

GWEALAVELLAN FARM, GWITHIAN, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 5EF T 01209 713133

NANCEMELLIN FARM, NANTERROW LANE, CONNOR DOWNS,

HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 5BP

C/O BARGUS VEAN, NANCEGOLLAN, HELSTON, CORNWALL, TR13

0AP

J D BROMLEY & SON, TRELUSWELL MOUNT, ST GLUVIAS,

PENRYN, CORNWALL, TR10 9AU

TREGARRICK FARM, MERRYMEET, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14

3LS

HIGHER TREDUNDLE, EGLOSKERRY, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 8SQ

LOWER LYDCOTT FARM, WIDEGATES, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13

1QJ

T 01209 831308

T 01209 831308

T 01326 372553

T 01579 342490

T 01566 880354

T 01503 240681

WAYLAND FARM, PENSILVA, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 5QP T 01579 343493

R CHENOWETH & SON, TREVELMOND FARMHOUSE,

TREVELMOND, DOBWALLS, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4LZ

PENROSE FARM, ST ERVAN, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL,

PL27 7TB

LEWIDDEN BARN, PENROSE, ST ERVAN, WADEBRIDGE,

CORNWALL, PL27 7TD

WENFORK FARM, TREBURLEY, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 9NU

THE MEADOW, GOONVREA ROAD, ST AGNES, TRURO,

CORNWALL, TR5 0AJ

T 01579 320474

T 01841 540256

T 01841 541277

T 01579 370503

T 01872 553556

FAILTE, ST CLEER, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 5DN T 01579 343018

CHURCHTOWN FARM, BOTUS FLEMING, SALTASH, CORNWALL,

PL12 6NQ

ETHY BARTON FARMING PARTNERSHIP, ETHY BARTON, ST

WINNOW, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0ND

TRETHENNAL MANOR FARM, PORTLOE, TRURO, CORNWALL,

TR2 5PW

T 01752 843683

T 01208 873506

T 01872 501444

HAY FARM, ST BREOCK, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 7LL T 01208 812868

CHY AN VOUNDER, TREVOWAH ROAD, CRANTOCK, NEWQUAY,

CORNWALL, TR8 5RU

T 01637 830218

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FARMS

MR GILES P EUSTICE

MR A EUSTICE

TREGLINNICK FARM, ST ERVAN, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL,

PL27 7RS

TREVASKIS FARM, GWINEAR ROAD, CONNOR DOWNS, HAYLE,

CORNWALL, TR27 5JQ

WAVERLEY COTTAGE, ST ERVAN, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL,

PL27 7RT

T 01841 540398

T 01209 713931

T 01841 540315

W S GAY & SON LANNER BARTON FARM, ST ALLEN, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR4 9QX T 01872 540419

MR R D GENDALL

SOWANNA FARM, CURY CROSS LANES, HELSTON, CORNWALL,

TR12 7QX

T 01326 241048

MR A GOOD ****** T ******

MR A C GOULD WHITETHORN, TREGORRICK, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 7AH T 01726 72520

G K GRIFFIN & SON

HEATHFIELD FARM, ST DOMINICK, SALTASH, CORNWALL,

PL12 6RR

T 01579 350203

R F T & L J HALLIDAY BROWDA, LINKINHORNE, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL, PL17 7NB T 01579 362235

W P & S L HARPER

MRS S P HEARN & MR

D R P VINCENT

HIGHGATE FARM

PARTNERSHIP

T/A HARPERS HOLDINGS LTD, TREPOYLE FARM, NORTH

TAMERTON, HOLSWORTHY, DEVON, EX22 6RL

T 01409 271376

TREVASKIS FARM, TREGAVETHAN, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR4 9EW T 01872 560528

HIGHGATE, ST VEEP, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0PE T 01503 220973

MRS A H HOLLOW CHYTODDEN FARM, TOWEDNACK, ST IVES, CORNWALL, TR26 3AT T 01736 795029

D G HORNE & SONS

BOSKENNA FARM

PARTNERSHIP

W L HOUSE & SONS

MR T F JASPER

TREGOIFFE FARM, BRAY SHOP, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL,

PL17 8QL

BOSKENNA HOME FARM, ST BURYAN, PENZANCE, CORNWALL,

TR19 6DQ

LITTLE BEJOWAN FARM, QUINTRELL DOWNS, NEWQUAY,

CORNWALL, TR8 4PA

STRAYER PARK, LEWANNICK, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 7QR

T 01566 782268

T 01736 810705

T 01637 878726

T 01566 86711

MR D & MRS L JENKIN LANDRIVICK FARM, MANACCAN, HELSTON, CORNWALL, TR12 6HX T 01326 231686

MR J JULYAN ****** T ******

LAITY FARMS

LAITY FARMS

DR N L & REV’D T S

LANCASTER

POLKINGHORNE MANOR, 79 CHURCHTOWN, GWINEAR, HAYLE,

CORNWALL, TR27 5LH

C/O MR P LAITY, TRUNGLE FARM, 4 HERLAND HILL, HAYLE,

CORNWALL, TR27 5JY

WEST LARRICK FARMHOUSE, TREBULLET, LAUNCESTON,

CORNWALL, PL15 9QH

T 01736 850228

T 01872 272535

T 01566 782119

MR M LENTON HEPWELL HOUSE, QUETHIOCK, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3SQ T 07425 171012

MR R LOBB

MACIVER-REDWOOD

FAMILY

MR A MANN

MR M MARTYN

MR & MRS C

MITCHELL & SON

HIGHER KESTLE FARM, ST EWE, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL,

PL26 6EP

HAYE FARM-ON-RIVER TAMAR, HAYE FARM, ST. DOMINICK,

SALTASH, CORNWALL, PL12 6SJ

TREWEN FARM, BUDOCK WATER, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL,

TR11 5DZ

WESTCOTT BARTON, BOYTON, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 8NT

T 01726 842001

T 07702 440679

T 07966 501337

T 01409 271207

****** T ******

MR I J MOON BEARS RETREAT, LODGE HILL, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4EJ T 01579 532469

C B & J B S MUTTON ****** T ******

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MR B E NICHOLLS ****** T ******

MR B PALMER FROGMORE FARM, LANTEGLOS, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1NP T 01726 870655

MR A L PASCOE

CHY-AN-GWEAL, 19A HAYLE ROAD, FRADDAM, HAYLE,

CORNWALL, TR27 6EH

T 01736 850708

MR T W PEARCE WEST TENCREEK, ST VEEP, LOSTWITHIEL, CORNWALL, PL22 0PF T 01208 872595

MR S J B & MRS T

PENROSE

MR & MRS W PERRY

G W J & L F PLUESS

MISS C J RICHARDS

13 CARWYNNEN CLOSE, PRAZE AN BEEBLE, CAMBORNE,

CORNWALL, TR14 0JY

WISHWORTHY FARM, LAWHITTON, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 9LJ

TREVOULTER FARM PARTNERSHIP, TREVOULTER BARTON,

POUNDSTOCK, BUDE, CORNWALL, EX23 0DH

RIETFONTEIN, PERRANWELL STATION, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3

7PJ

T 01209 831668

T 01566 777820

MRS E RICHARDS ****** T ******

MR I & MRS A

ROUNSEVELL

HIGHGATE FARM PARTNERSHIP, LOWER BEPHILLICK COTTAGE,

DULOE, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 4QB

T 07977 480962

T 01872 863642

T 01503 264315

P S & A P ROWE TREWINT, MENHENIOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3RE T 01579 347155

S C & H ROWE

HIGHER RUDDLE FARM, DRUMMERS HILL, RUDDLEMOOR, ST

AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 8XR

T 07977 027266

M R & R J ROWE TREGONDALE, MENHENIOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 3RG T 01579 342407

F & J ROWE

MR R J ROWE

MR A P ROWE

W R W & N RUNDELL

C/O J ROWE, GREAT LIZZEN FARM, LANSALLOS, LOOE,

CORNWALL, PL13 2PT

ASHLEIGH, TREGONDALE, MENHENIOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL,

PL14 3RG

THE STABLES, TREWINT FARM, MENHENIOT, LISKEARD,

CORNWALL, PL14 3RE

TREWORVACK, CONSTANTINE, FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR10

9BU

T 01503 272766

T 01579 343241

T 07792 560505

T 01326 340318

MR R A RUNDLE KESTLE FARM, KESTLE MILL, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR8 4PU T 07585 771030

MR R A RUNDLE TREWORTHAL BARN, CUBERT, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR8 5PJ T 01637 831857

MR R J RUNNALLS LEY GREEN, ST NEOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 6PE T 01579 320131

MR R J RUNNALLS LEY GREEN, ST NEOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 6PE T 01579 320131

MR R SADLER

NORWAYS FARM, CARLYDNACK ROAD, MAWNAN SMITH,

FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, TR11 5HD

T 01326 250392

J C SALMON & SON ****** ******

M A & C SANDBACH &

SON

F SCREECH & SON

PERLEES FARM, ST BREOCK, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27

7HU

HONITON FARM, SOUTH PETHERWIN, LAUNCESTON,

CORNWALL, PL15 7LJ

T 01208 815258

T 01566 782254

S & C TAFFINDER CURGURRELL FARM, PORTSCATHO, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2 5EN T 01872 580243

MR F C THOMAS TREGERRICK FARM, GORRAN, ST AUSTELL, CORNWALL, PL26 6NF T 01726 843418

MR P THOMAS POLWHELE FARM, ST CLEMENT, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR4 9AE T 01872 272937

A A & S J THOMAS

D J THOMAS & SON

D TREWERN & SON

NANQUIDNO COTTAGE, NANQUIDNO, ST JUST, PENZANCE,

CORNWALL, TR19 7NU

TREGUDDICK FARM, SOUTH PETHERWIN, LAUNCESTON,

CORNWALL, PL15 7JN

TREWEY FARM, PORTHCURNO, PENZANCE, CORNWALL, TR19

6LN

T 01566 86770

T 01736 811055

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MR D T TREWIN HIGHER MANATON FARM, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL, PL17 8PX T 01579 370460

MS S TUNE

MR J L VINCENT

S J & S M WARD

MR P R WELDHEN

MRS J C WILLIAMS

MYLAND FARM, CRIFTOE LANE, TREGONETHA, ST COLUMB,

CORNWALL, TR9 6EN

LOWER TREWASHFORD FARM, PILLATON, SALTASH, CORNWALL,

PL12 6QS

BESOWSA FARM, GRAMPOUND ROAD, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2

4HB

TREKENNING FARM, TREKENNING, NEWQUAY, CORNWALL, TR8

4JA

LOWER WOODLANDS FARM, ST CLEMENTS, TRURO, CORNWALL,

TR1 1TG

T 07812 337834

T 01579 351130

T 01726 882947

T 01637 880087

T 01872 225114

M, A, S & A WILLIAMS PRESINGOLL FARM, ST AGNES, CORNWALL, TR5 0PB T 07912 667012

MR A & MRS V

WILLIAMS

****** ******

D J & D WILLIAMS CARCOE FARM, DEVIOCK, TORPOINT, CORNWALL, PL11 3DN T 01503 250341

MR W M J WILLIAMS ****** ******

MR R WOOLLACOTT

LITTLE ANTRON POULTRY FARM, MABE, PENRYN, CORNWALL,

TR10 9HX

T 01326 378275

ASSOCIATE, YOUTH & RETIRED MEMBERS IN REGION 1 -

CORNWALL

MR L D CAWRSE 14 BLOWINGHOUSE LANE, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL30 5BN T 01208 74133

MR K C COUMBE

LITTLE BEALS, STOKE CLIMSLAND, CALLINGTON, CORNWALL,

PL17 8LR

T 01579 370374

MRS H C EUSTICE HAY BARTON, ST BREOCK, WADEBRIDGE, CORNWALL, PL27 7LL T 01208 895005

MRS P M GARDENER 14 STATION ROAD, FOWEY, CORNWALL, PL23 1DF T 01726 833780

P A & A F HAMBLY LETHYTEP, PENADLAKE, LANREATH, LOOE, CORNWALL, PL13 2PG T 01503 220385

LAITY FARMS

MRS S F LITTLE & MR

B L SANDERS

MR D J RICHARDS

MR R J & MRS S J

RUNDLE

MR D J & MRS M

THOMAS

C/O MR R LAITY, LOWER GONEVA FARM, GWINEAR, HAYLE,

CORNWALL, TR27 5HA

T 01736 850020

TREMADDOCK FARM, ST NEOT, LISKEARD, CORNWALL, PL14 6NP T 01579 320495

NEWHAY FARM, ALTARNUN, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15

7RN

******

2 BENNETT MEADOWS, TRISPEN, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR4 9BA T 01872 510366

COOMBE ORCHARD, POLYPHANT, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 7PS

T 01566 86201

MR J WAKEHAM TREDIVETT, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 9NA T 01566 773106

MR R J & MRS J WARD

MR P WARREN &

SONS

MENNA FARM, GRAMPOUND ROAD, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR2

4HA

MIDDLE BAMHAM FARM, POLSON, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL,

PL15 9QT

T 01726 882221

T 01566 774271

MR J S WATTS TOR VIEW, BOTUS FLEMING, SALTASH, CORNWALL, PL12 6NH T 01752 849368

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G ABEL & SONS LTD

MR M & MRS K

ANDREWS

MR S ARROWSMITH-

BROWN

MR T L ARSCOTT

MISS H M ASHCROFT

LOWER GODSWORTHY FARM, PETER TAVY, TAVISTOCK, DEVON,

PL19 9QL

T 01822 810264

ORCHARD FARM, BROWNSTON, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 0SQ T 01548 821539

SOUSSONS FARM, POSTBRIDGE, YELVERTON, DEVON, PL20 6TE T 01822 880228

GREAT WEEKE FARM, CHAGFORD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 8JQ

T/A ACORN FARMS, WESTWORTHY FARM, NORTH TAWTON,

DEVON, EX20 2DJ

T 01647 432298

T 07795 251505

MRS M ASHMAN LOWER LOWTON FARM, BRIDFORD, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 7EN T 01647 252019

MR L & MRS K

ASHTON

A H, E M & J G

BARTLEY

MR T & MRS C

BATEMAN

ASH FARM, SHEBBEAR, BEAWORTHY, DEVON, EX21 5SB T 01409 281255

WEEKES FARM, MUTTERTON, CULLOMPTON, DEVON, EX15 1RN T 01884 38964

TRIMSHAYES FARM, STOCKLAND, HONITON, DEVON, EX14 9LL T 01404 881165

T M & G B BERTIE LORDSWOOD, CHURCHSTOW, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 3RA T 01548 550592

MR R BIRBECK (Estate

Manager)

MR & MRS S E BOOTY

MR D BOOTY

MR P N BOWDEN

MRS A BROOKES

MRS S A BROOKS

MR T BUDDEN

MR & MRS R C

BURROUGH & SONS

MR S BUTCHER

BLACHFORD FARM, CORNWOOD, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9QX T 01752 878804

SHERWELL FARM, POUNDSGATE, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 7PS

WEST SHERRIL, POUNDSGATE, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 7PS

HALSHANGER COTTAGE, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 7JB

SWANSTONE FARM, EXBOURNE, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON,

EX20 3QS

TORR FARM, LANGDON CROSS, AVETON GIFFORD, KINGSBRIDGE,

DEVON, TQ7 4EP

HIGHER HACKNELL FARM PARTNERS, BURRINGTON,

UMBERLEIGH, DEVON, EX37 9LX

T 01364 631369

T 01364 631067

T 01364 653665

T 01837 851884

T 01548 550300

T 01769 560292

GODWORTHY FARM, MEMBURY, AXMINSTER, DEVON, EX13 7UA T 01404 881479

CORNDON FARM, PONSWORTHY, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13

7PP

T 01364 631493

MR R W CAMP BRANTWOOD, DOLBEARE ROAD, ASHBURTON, TQ13 7AS T 01364 653460

MR D J & MRS H M

CAMP

DAYNES FARM, HARBERTONFORD, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 7FB T 01803 847609

MR J S CAMP GERSTON FARM, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 7RY T 01803 863253

MR D J

CHALLACOMBE

THELBRIDGE FARM, ROBOROUGH, WINKLEIGH, DEVON, EX19 8TR T 01769 560252

MR C & MRS J CHICK

MR P A & MRS D E

CLEAVE

P & W COAKER

FORGE COTTAGE, STOWFORD, LEWDOWN, OKEHAMPTON,

DEVON, EX20 4BZ

HIGHER MILL LEAT FARM, HOLNE, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 7RY

BITTLEFORD FARM, WIDECOMBE-IN-THE-MOOR, NEWTON

ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13 7PN

T 01566 783223

T 01364 705050

T 01364 631247

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N H & M J COLE GREENWELL FARM, YELVERTON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL20 6PY T 01822 855535

MR R J COLE ****** ******

MR J & MRS T

COSSENS

MR P R CUFF & MRS S

J THOMAS

WILL FARM, PETER TAVY, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 9NB T 01822 810293

STYLES BARTON BARN, WHITESTONE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 2JJ T 07801 462040

J A CUMING & SONS

GREAT WOOSTON FARM, MORETONHAMPSTEAD, NEWTON

ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13 8QA

T 01647 440367

G & R CUNDY WIDSLADE FARM, LAMERTON, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8QS T 01822 612966

B G & J Z A DART WOODHAYES, CLYST HYDON, CULLOMPTON, DEVON, EX15 2NT T 01884 277410

A & D DARWALL

MISS R DENNIS

DR M J & DR E A

DIXON

MR I W DOIDGE

P & J DOWN

BLACHFORD FARM, CORNWOOD, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9QX

LOWER CRUFT FARM, NORTHLEW, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON,

EX20 3BT

T 01837 52364

****** ******

HIGHER PENNINGTON, WHITCHURCH, TAVISTOCK, DEVON,

PL19 9LE

LITTLE BIDLAKE FARM, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON,

EX20 4NS

T 01822 612401

T 01837 861233

MR R DYER FAIRLINCH FARM, BRAUNTON, DEVON, EX33 1JE T 01271 814860

MR M DYER ROSE FARM, TRUSHAM, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13 0LX T 01626 854883

MR M DYER

COLCHARTON FARM

PARTNERS

MR P EDWORTHY

MR M J & MRS D K

FERRIS

MR E L FOALE

G K & M A GARRETT &

SON

EASTCOT, BROADWAY, TRUSHAM, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 OLX

T 01626 854883

COLCHARTON FARM, GULWORTHY, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8HU T 01822 616435

COCKINGFORD FARM, WIDECOMBE-IN-THE-MOOR, DEVON,

TQ13 7TG

T 01364 652007

****** ******

COURTWELL HOUSE, COFFINSWELL, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ12 4SS

WAYTOWN FARM, INWARDLEIGH, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON,

EX20 3BZ

T 01803 873150

T 01837 54348

MRS L GOSTLING WESTWOOD FARM, HITTISLEIGH, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 6LL T 01647 231293

MR F GOSTLING ****** ******

R E & L A GRAY PRIDDONS FARM, HOLNE, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13 7SS T 07763 973952

MR J S GREATREX ****** ******

MR & MRS R GREET BICKATON FARM, BROADHEMPSTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 6BY T 01803 813416

MRS L KENT-SMITH &

SONS

FORD FARM, EAST DOWN, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 4NY T 01271 882287

MR C HART

D H HARTNELL &

SONS

MIDDLE WINSHAM FARM, KNOWLE, BRAUNTON, DEVON,

EX33 2LX

T 07906 005056

CORNWORTHY COURT, CORNWORTHY, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 7ES T 01803 732387

MR P HAYDON EASTON BARTON FARM, HITTISLEIGH, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 6LH T 07967 010244

B J, W A & S J HEARD

R D HICKMAN & SON

T/A J HEARD & SON, DEPTFORD FARM, HARTLAND, BIDEFORD,

DEVON, EX39 6HD

HALSWORTHY FARM COTTAGE, ASHBURTON, NEWTON ABBOT,

DEVON, TQ13 7NG

T 01288 331264

T 01364 644666

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115

G C & V J HILL &

PARTNERS

NEW COURT FARM, LAMERTON, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8RR T

01822 616799

(T&S)

MR R F HILL LEIGH FARM, LEWDOWN, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON, EX20 4QX T 01566 783211

MR J W HILLSON

HIGHER GAWTON MEADOWS, BERE ALSTON, YELVERTON,

DEVON, PL20 7HP

T 01822 840900

MR R P HOARE PENTOR FARM, IPPLEPEN, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 5TW T 01803 813107

G & J HOCKING

MR G J HOCKRIDGE

N & M HOLT-MARTYN

R J & P N HUNT

WITHYMORE FARM, MALBOROUGH, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON,

TQ7 3ED

THE GRANARY, WEEK BARTON, SOURTON, OKEHAMPTON,

DEVON, EX20 4HZ

EAST CROWNDALE FARM, BROOK LANE, TAVISTOCK, DEVON,

PL19 9DP

SPRINGFIELD FARM, LOWER ROCCOMBE, STOKEINTEIGNHEAD,

NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 4QL

T 01548 561275

T 01837 861400

T 01822 610843

T 01626 872882

D & A HUTCHINS BUCTOR FARM, GULWORTHY, TAVISTOCK, DEVON, PL19 8HZ T 01822 610774

MR J C & MRS S M

IRISH

14 CROMWELL PARK, MODBURY, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 0RS T 01548 830244

MR G JANES LOWER SLADE FARM, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 2HE T 07730 875008

MR R JORDAN

MR G KERSLAKE

KNIGHTS FARM

MR M LAMB & MS M

ROGERS

MOORTOWN FARM, GIDLEIGH, CHAGFORD, NEWTON ABBOT,

DEVON, TQ13 8HU

THE FARM OFFICE, DOWNES HOME FARM, CREDITON, DEVON,

EX17 3PL

LOWER COTLEY FARM, FLUXTON, OTTERY ST MARY, DEVON,

EX11 1RJ

GLEBE FARM PARTNERSHIP, VENTON FARM, WIDECOMBE-IN-

THE-MOOR, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13 7TF

T 01647 433220

T 01363 773314

T 01404 811711

T 01364 621235

S J & R M LANG ****** ******

C G & G L LATHAM

HIGHER STOWFORD FARM, HORE DOWN GATE, IFRACOMBE,

DEVON, EX34 8PH

T 01271 269824

R J LEACH & SON SLADE BARTON, PAYHEMBURY, HONITON, DEVON, EX14 3HR T 01404 841408

MR & MRS N LEE UPPINCOTT FARM, SHOBROOKE, CREDITON, DEVON, EX17 1BE T 01363 772567

MR W & MRS R LEIGH-

FIRBANK

CASEBERRY FARM, COPYDOWN LANE, BRADNINCH, EXETER,

DEVON, EX5 4LZ

T 01392 881059

R S LUSCOMBE & SON GREAT ENGLEBOURNE, HARBERTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 7PR T 01803 732227

MR R S MANN

GREAT DUNSTONE, WIDECOMBE, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 7TH

T 01364 621233

MR P R MARJASON CROWBEARE FARM, TORRINGTON, DEVON, EX38 7EU T 01805 625137

MR L & MRS T

ROCKETT

EBSWORTHY MOOR FARM, BRIDESTOWE, OKEHAMPTON,

DEVON, EX20 4QQ

T 01837 861434

MR F K MARTIN PIZWELL FARM, POSTBRIDGE, YELVERTON, DEVON, PL20 6TN T 01822 880223

H E & T R G MARTIN

BARNS COURT, LEACHES FARM, CHAWLEIGH, CHUMLEIGH,

DEVON, EX18 7HH

MAY & SON LITTLE ORCHARD, LOWER ASHTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 7QL T

MISS A MONRO

CORNDON FARM, PONSWORTHY, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 7PP

T 01769 580737

01647 252212

(Nick)

T 01364 631493

G R & A R MOORE ****** ******

T C MOULE & SON 10 WOODLAND CLOSE, STAVERTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 6PQ T 01803 812385 ?

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D W & S J MUDGE

MR M O J MUMFORD

MR R & MRS H

NORRISH

D G & M NORTHEY

MR C G NORTHEY

P NORTHWAY & SON

R J M OSBORNE &

SONS

J & C PACK

MR C & MRS B PALK

W & H M PALMER &

SON

MR P PALMER

HUCCABY FARM, HEXWORTHY, PRINCETOWN, YELVERTON,

DEVON, PL20 6SB

WHIDDON FARM PARTNERSHIP, WHIDDON FARM, WHIDDON

LANE, IDE, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 9TH

T 01364 631533

T 01392 811851

SHERRELL FARM, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9HU T 01752 892627

THE SMITHY, IVYBRIDGE ROAD, ERMINGTON, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON,

PL21 0LG

THE SMITHY, IVYBRIDGE ROAD, ERMINGTON, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON,

PL21 0LG

BROADHALLS FARM, CHAGFORD, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 8EH

SOUTH HOOKNER FARM, NORTH BOVEY, NEWTON ABBOT,

DEVON, TQ13 8RS

HIGHER LEIGH FARM, CHURCHSTOW, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON,

TQ7 4AF

WEEPING BEECH, MARLEY FARM, RATTERY, SOUTH BRENT,

DEVON, TQ10 9JX

T 01548 830612

T 01548 830612

T 01647 432089

T 01647 221343

T 01548 853368

T 01364 72115

WHITLEY FARM, THURLESTONE, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 3LW T 01548 560476

16 HAWTHORN ROAD, BISHOPSMEAD, TAVISTOCK, DEVON,

PL19 9DL

T 01822 616342

MR T PASSY 52 BARING STREET, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL4 8NG T 07812 246026

MR T PASSY

MR C & MRS H

PEARSE

CHUCKACHEESE FARM, BANTHAM, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON,

TQ7 3AD

LOWER BATWORTHY FARM, CHAGFORD, NEWTON ABBOT,

DEVON, TQ13 8RP

T 07812 246026

T 01647 433893

W J PERKINS & SONS KNOWLE FARM, CORYTON, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON, EX20 4PF T 01822 860229

PRESTON &

PARTNERS

MRS M J & MR R B

QUANTICK

MISS C QUANTICK

HYNER FARM, CHRISTOW, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 7NT T 01647 252923

MEADOW VIEW, BLATCHFORD FARM, BOVEY ROAD, NEWTON

ABBOT, DEVON, TQ12 6SP

TORR FARM, LANGDON CROSS, AVETON GIFFORD, KINGSBRIDGE,

DEVON, TQ7 4EP

L J REDDAWAY & SON LOWER RIXDALE, LUTON, CHUDLEIGH, DEVON, TQ13 0BN T

T 01626 366631

T 01626 366631

MR A REW ****** ******

MR J & MRS L

RICHARDSON

SHERFORD DOWN FARM, SHERFORD, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON,

TQ7 2BA

01626 336480

/ 775218

T 01548 531208

MR J & MRS S ROGERS DUNSTONE LODGE, DUNSTONE, YELVERTON, DEVON, PL8 2EL T 07792 471298

R M & S D SAMPSON

GAPPAH FARM, GAPPAH, CHUDLEIGH, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 0AQ

T 01626 853391

MR C J SAVERY STOKENBRIDGE FARM, MODBURY, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 0SJ T 01548 830332

MR M SCOTT ****** ******

MS K SHARMAN FAIRVIEW FARM, NORTHLEW, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON, EX20 3BL T 07932 840344

MR R SHINGLETON &

MS V HILL

HIGHFIELD BARN, FORE STREET, HOLBETON, DEVON, PL8 1NE T 01752 830279

J SHINNER & SONS STRETCHFORD FARM, BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON, TQ11 0JY T 01803 762180

MR R C & MRS E

SHINNER

****** ******

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M & R SHINNER &

SONS

COYTON BARTON, ERMINGTON, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9LD T 01752 892571

MR J W SHINNER STRETCHFORD FARM, BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON, TQ11 0JY T 01364 643380

MR R SHINNER COYTON BARTON, ERMINGTON, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9LD T 07845 860499

MR P SHINNER

MR E M & MRS M

SLEEP

R T & A R SMARIDGE

COYTON BARTON, ERMINGTON, IVYBRIDGE, DEVON, PL21 9LD

MILLCOMBE FARM, BLACKAWTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 7AE T 01803 712826

LITTLEBOROUGH, BOROUGH FARM, EAST ALLINGTON, TOTNES,

DEVON, TQ9 7QP

T 01548 521414

MRS S SORENSEN HUXTON FARM, SHAUGH PRIOR, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL7 5EQ T 01752 839749

W R & E C STACEY LOWER MILLS, LEWDOWN, OKEHAMPTON, DEVON, EX20 4QY T 01566 783267

MR C & MRS K

STEPHENS

MR C & MRS K

STEPHENS

MR C M G SUTTON-

SCOTT-TUCKER

MR P L TOOP

DEER PARK, HEREBERE FARM, BICKINGTON, NEWTON ABBOT,

DEVON, TQ12 6NY

HEREBERE BUNGALOW, BICKINGTON, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ12 6NY

T

T

07762 110385

(Chris)

07762 110385

(Chris)

GREAT COMBE, BOWDEN, DARTMOUTH, DEVON, TQ6 0LJ T 01803 770738

T/A MESSRS R L TOOP LLP, GNATHAM BARTON, YELVERTON,

DEVON, PL20 6JL

T 01822 852 067

MRS M TRUEMAN BILBERRYHILL, BUCKFASTLEIGH, DEVON, TQ11 0HD T 01364 643378

S, L & J TUCKER

MR G W TUCKER

MR J F TUCKER

THE TULLY

PARTNERSHIP

MR R J TULLY

WEST PRAWLE FARM, EAST PORTLEMOUTH, SALCOMBE, DEVON,

TQ8 8PW

WALLOVER BARTON, BRATTON FLEMING, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON,

EX31 4TP

WEST PRAWLE FARM, EAST PORTLEMOUTH, SALCOMBE, DEVON,

TQ8 8PW

T 01548 511531

T 01598 710779

T 01548 511531

EAST FARM, WADDETON, BRIXHAM, DEVON, TQ5 0EL T 01803 842394

WADDETON BARTON, WADDETON ROAD, BRIXHAM, DEVON,

TQ5 0EL

T 01803 842174

MR P G H TULLY EAST FARM, WADDETON, BRIXHAM, DEVON, TQ5 0EL T 01803 842394

THE TULLY

PARTNERSHIP

MR P VOOGHT

EAST FARM, WADDETON, BRIXHAM, DEVON, TQ5 0EL T 01803 842 394

HAMBLECOMBE BARTON FARM, LUTON, CHUDLEIGH, NEWTON

ABBOT, DEVON, TQ13 0BN

T 01626 776463

MR P C WAKEHAM ORCHARD LEA, UPHEMPSTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 6LP T 07547 135574

W & S WALTERS

SCOBBISCOMBE FARM, KINGSTON, KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON,

TQ7 4EU

T 01548 810259

MR M C WARNE 1 AUNE CLOSE, AVONWICK, SOUTH BRENT, DEVON, TQ10 9LZ T 01626 336856

MRS K WHITE ****** ******

MR R A WONNACOTT ****** ******

MR A WOTTON

THE SWALLOWS, MUCKWELL FARM, NORTH HALLSANDS,

KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON, TQ7 2EW

T 01548 511182

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ASSOCIATE, YOUTH & RETIRED MEMBERS IN REGION 2 - DEVON

MR M W BROMELL

KIVELLS, HOLSWORTHY LIVESTOCK MARKET, NEW MARKET

ROAD, HOLSWORTHY, DEVON, EX22 7FA

MR R J CUMMING ****** ******

MR J DYER

2 NURSERY ROAD, KINGSTEIGNTON, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ12 3BS

T 01626 352334

MR F R J HORSMAN 2 RIDGEWAY, HIGHER ASHTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX6 7QR T 01647 252461

MR A S JOHNS

PUDDAVEN FARM, NORTH BOVEY, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ13 8RJ

T 01647 433641

MR R L MASTERS SUNNYMEAD, BROADHEMPSTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 6BW T 01803 813311

MR A J B MILDMAY-

WHITE

MR C C MORGAN

UK SIRE SERVICES

LTD

FLETE FARMS PARTNERSHIP, THE FLETE ESTATE OFFICE, HAYE

FARM, HOLBETON, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL8 1JZ

RENDELLS, 13 MARKET STREET, NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON,

TQ12 2RL

VENTON STUD, TIGLEY, DARTINGTON, TOTNES, DEVON, TQ9 6DP

T 01752 830253

T 01626 353881

MR R C B WILLS ****** ******

MRS T WOODWARD SUMMERWAY, NORTHLEIGH, COLYTON, DEVON, EX24 6BZ T 01404 871257

FULL & LIFE MEMBERS IN REGION 3 - WESSEX

MR C ALLCOCK CROSS LANES FARM, PILL, BRISTOL, AVON, BS20 0JJ T 01275 373562

MR M J AMOS ****** ******

A & I BAIRD ****** ******

E & S BODMAN

BREDON SCHOOL

(2002) LTD

MR P BROOKS

LITTLE BOWERHILL FARM, BOWERHILL LANE, BOWERHILL,

MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 6RA

THE HEADMASTER, PULL COURT, BUSHLEY, TEWKESBURY,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 6AH

BROOKSFIELD, LYATTS, HARDINGTON MANDEVILLE, YEOVIL,

SOMERSET, BA22 9NR

T H & J P CASE FARMS LODGE FARM, BAYFORD, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9NJ T

CLARENDON PARK

FARMS LTD

ESTATE OFFICE, CLARENDON PARK, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE,

SP5 3EW

T 01225 703053

T 01684 293156

T 01935 862900

T 01722 710233

MR P J CORP ****** ******

J C & A M COWARD

DAYLESFORD

ORGANIC FARMS

LIMITED

MR R J DIMOND

MISS K DOEL & MR T

NEWELL

MR M F EDWARDS

VALE VIEW FARM, HIGHER OBORNE, SHERBORNE, DORSET,

DT9 4RL

NEW FARM, DAYLESFORD, MORETON-IN-MARSH,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL56 0YG

HIGHER FARM, SHEPTON MONTAGUE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET,

BA9 8JJ

T 01935 815652

T 01749 812373

****** ******

W EDWARDS & SON, BURNT HOUSE FARM, HAM, COMBE ST

NICHOLAS, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 3HX

T

07770 647269

(Mark)

R & G EDWARDS MANOR FARM, STOCKWOOD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 0NG T 07815 115598

ELLIPSIS FARMS

LIMITED

WARNEFORD PLACE, HIGHWORTH, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE,

SN6 7QA

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MR S FULLER DECOY FARM, HENLEY, LANGPORT, SOMERSET, TA10 9AY T 01458 251683

MR H & MRS C GAY

MR T GIFFORD

MR M GILES M.R.C.V.S

K W & K N

GREENSLADE

MR I HALL

NEWTON FARM PARTNERS, PARK VIEW FARM, NEWTON ST LOE,

BATH, SOMERSET, BA2 9BT

FIVE ACRES FARM, PEGGLESWORTH, CHELTENHAM,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL54 4LS

THE RED BRICK HOUSE, STOKE LANE, BAYFORD, WINCANTON,

SOMERSET, BA9 9NY

WEST WAYS FARM, WEST WAYS, EAST CHINNOCK, YEOVIL,

SOMERSET, BA22 9FE

CEDAR LODGE, PITT COURT, NORTH NIBLEY, DURSLEY,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL11 6EB

T 01225 873707

T 01451 820732

T 01963 33147

T 01935 862540

T 01453 547299

E G & S M HAWKINS CUTSEY FARM, TRULL, TAUNTON, SOMERSET, TA3 7NY T 01823 421007

MR R J HOPKINS

MR & MRS J A

HOPKINS

MR P D HUSSELL

MR G KEYSE

MR B KINGHAM

MR S A & MRS S V

LLOYD

MR N PAGE

FOLLY FARM, FOLLY LANE, LACOCK, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE,

SN15 2LL

SPLOTTS FARM, WEST ROAD, BRENT KNOLL, HIGHBRIDGE,

SOMERSET, TA9 4AP

ASHBURY FARM, KEMERTON, TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE,

GL20 7JG

FARM HOUSE, HOME FARM, FRETHERNE LANE, SAUL,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 7JG

KINGHAM FARMS LIMITED, ALDBOURNE CHASE, ALDBOURNE,

MARLBOROUGH, WILTSHIRE, SN8 2NJ

T 01249 730537

T 01934 750976

T 01386 725695

T 01452 741884

T 07710 704400

DECOY FARM, HENLEY, LANGPORT, SOMERSET, TA10 9AY T 01458 251683

UPPER LEIGH FARM, LEIGH LANE, EAST KNOYLE, SALISBURY,

WILTSHIRE, SP3 6AP

T 01747 830834

MR A PHILLIPS CRAWLESS FARM, BERKELEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL13 9EP T 01453 810277

PHIPPS, JONES & SON

M A PLAIN & A F

RICHES

MR D A REYNOLDS

MR S & MRS A RICHES

WEST END FARM, CHURCH ROAD, ARLINGHAM, GLOUCESTER,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 7JL

FOXHOLE FARM, LOWER LANE, KINSHAM, TEWKESBURY,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 8HT

KEDGET BARTON FARM, CHURCHSTANTON, TAUNTON,

SOMERSET, TA3 7RN

59 BLENHEIM DRIVE, BREDON, TEWKESBURY,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL20 7LY

T 01452 740419

T 01684 772096

T 01823 601499

T 01684 772101

MR R SAUNDERS MANOR FARM, GARSDON, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 9NJ T 07747 612363

ELLIPSIS FARMS

LIMITED

MRS A SCOTT

C/O MR D SCOTT OF L J SCOTT & SON, BENTHAM HOUSE FARM,

PURTON, SWINDON, WILTSHIRE, SN5 4HZ

WELLS FOLLY, MORETON-IN-MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE,

GL56 0PA

MR R SMITH ****** ******

MRS D SUGDEN

G A & H A VENN

6 BROADWAY ROAD, TODDINGTON, CHELTENHAM,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL54 5DS

LABURNUM FARM, WOODHILL, STOKE ST GREGORY, TAUNTON,

SOMERSET, TA3 6EN

T 01793 770007

T 01608 651464

T 01242 621321

T 01823 491483

MR J W J VIRGIN GLEBE FARM, PULHAM, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7EA T 01258 817171

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FULL & LIFE MEMBERS IN REGION 3 - WESSEX

MR C DAVIES

MR K FISHER

MR D FOSTER

MR C RICHENS

MRS D R RUSHER

MR M J SLADE

MR & MRS M

STANLEY-SMITH

MR & MRS J A

WADSWORTH

THE LODGE, WELLS FOLLY, MORETON-IN-MARSH,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL56 0PA

1 ERRINGTON ROAD, MORETON-IN-MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE,

GL56 0HW

REDSTONES, POUND LANE, BISHOP’S LYDEARD, TAUNTON,

SOMERSET, TA4 3AY

THE FARM COTTAGE, WELLS FOLLY, MORETON-IN-MARSH,

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL56 0PA

HIGHER BURROW FARM, TIMBERSCOMBE, MINEHEAD,

SOMERSET, TA24 7UD

MANOR FARM, HOGGINGTON LANE, SOUTHWICK, TROWBRIDGE,

WILTSHIRE, BA14 9NR

T 01608 238253

T 01823 432425

T 01608 650164

T 01643 841427

T 01225 762316

RHYNEMOOR FARM, LYMPSHAM, SOMERSET, BS24 0BY T 01934 750856

HIGHLAND HOUSE, 18 GAUNTS ROAD, PAWLETT, BRIDGWATER,

SOMERSET, TA6 4SF

T 01278 683434

FULL & LIFE MEMBERS IN REGION 4 - SOUTH & SOUTH EAST

MR D A ASHCROFT

MR R D ASHCROFT

C G BONNER & SON

OAKTREE FARM, HONEY LANE, SELBORNE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE,

GU34 3BY

OAKTREE FARM, HONEY LANE, SELBORNE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE,

GU34 3BY

TYRELLCOTE FARM, THORNTON ROAD, THORNTON, MILTON

KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK17 0HA

T 01420 511011

T 01420 511011

T 01908 501949

MR D E CAMP 121 KINGSWAY, MORTLAKE, LONDON, SW14 7HN T 02082 410632

MR M & MRS J

CHICHESTER

A E J & F J CLARIDGE

WYKHAM PARK FARM

LTD

LOWER HAYNE FARM, MARSH ROAD, SHABBINGTON,

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9HF

KNOWLHILL FARM, CALVERT ROAD, MIDDLE CLAYDON,

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK18 2EZ

T 01844 201391

T 01296 730235

****** ******

D & J COLLIER ****** ******

R B COX & SON

MR C DARNELL

MR S R DEWICK

MR H J EAST

WOODBURY ESTATE

MRS R A FORD

MR G R FOUNTAINE

MR B FOY

LOVELLS COURT FARM, HINTON WALDRIST, FARINGDON,

OXFORDSHIRE, SN7 8PZ

F J DARNELL & SON, MANOR FARM, TUNWORTH, BASINGSTOKE,

HAMPSHIRE, RG25 2NB

WILLOBECK, ASTON CLINTON ROAD, WESTON TURVILLE,

AYLESBURY, BUCKS, HP22 5AD

CORNER FARM, KIRTLINGTON, KIDLINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE,

OX5 3HE

WOODBURY HALL, EVERTON, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE,

SG19 2HR

THE BARN, OLD INHOLMS FARM, INHOLMS LANE, NORTH

HOLMWOOD, DORKING, SURREY, RH5 4JH

HILL FARM, BEACHAMPTON, MILTON KEYNES, BEDFORDSHIRE,

MK19 6DT

NO 2, THE DRIVE, SOCKNERSH FARM, FONTRIDGE LANE,

ETCHINGHAM, EAST SUSSEX, TN19 7DE

T 01865 820893

T 01256 460430

T 01296 630528

T 01869 350267

T 01767 650251

T 01306 885269

T 01908 563123

T 01825 872047

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121

MR & MRS D A

GOODWIN

HALL & ASLETT FARM

PARTNERSHIP

HALL & ASLETT FARM

PARTNERSHIP

MR M J HOWLETT

M & S KETTLEWELL

M & S KETTLEWELL

T/A HERITAGE FARM PARTNERSHIP, HOME FARM, MARSTON ST

LAWRENCE, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX17 2DA

T 07585 633901

****** ******

BRAMLEY CORNER DAIRY, BRAMLEY CORNER, BRAMLEY,

TADLEY, HAMPSHIRE, RG26 5DJ

T/A SPRING GARDEN FARM, FAIRWARP, MARESFIELD, EAST

SUSSEX, TN22 3BG

C/O MR N KETTLEWELL, DAWKINS FARMS, THE STUDIO, OVER

NORTON PARK, OXON, OX7 5PX

OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, MAIN STREET, OVER NORTON, CHIPPING

NORTON, OXON, OX7 5PU

T 07748 186602

T 01825 712213

T

07850

002245

(Mike)

MR L MANSBRIDGE ****** ******

T 01608 644693

MR & MRS D MAYHEW FROYLE MILL, FROYLE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE, GU34 4JJ T 01420 22331

CHARLES MOORE

(FARMING) LTD

MR S T H NESFIELD

MR D NIXEY

NORTON FARM

PARTNERSHIP

C/O MR H MOORE, ELCOT FARM HOUSE, ELCOT, NEWBURY,

BERKSHIRE, RG20 8NJ

SPENNY FARM, SPENNY LANE, MARDEN, TONBRIDGE, KENT,

TN17 2LX

SPENCERS FARM, MARSH END, TETSWORTH, THAME,

OXFORDSHIRE, OX9 7AU

INCES BARN, NORTON FARM, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX, BN25

2UW

T 01488 658873

T 01892 730463

T 01844 281833

T 01323 897544

MR C J PAGE COTON FARM, CHACOMBE, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX17 2JX T 07990970065

T M PATON & SON

HILL FARM, HAVERSHAM, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE,

MK19 7DY

T 01908 313106

MRS B E PHILLIPS 14 OLD SAWMILL PLACE, CHINNOR, OXON, OX39 4AW T 01844 352785

MR O A REYNOLDS

J D & J F TAYLOR

MR M J TUCKEY

H H WADLAND & SONS

MR A S WATERS

LADY K A WILLS

T/A YOAR FARMS, LOWER ELLENDEN FARM, WATER LANE,

HAWKHURST, KENT, TN18 5AX

NORTH ASTON FARMS, COLD HARBOUR FARM, NORTH ASTON,

BICESTER, OXFORDSHIRE, OX25 6JZ

THE MANOR, CHILLING PLACE FARM, BRILL, AYLESBURY,

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP18 9UH

POPLARS FARM, WILLIAMSCOT, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX17

1AB

DAISY COTTAGE, SOUTHEND ROAD, BRADFIELD SOUTHEND,

READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 6ES

LITCHFIELD FARM PARTNERSHIP, ESTATE OFFICE, LITCHFIELD,

WHITCHURCH, HAMPSHIRE, RG28 7PR

T 01580 754353

T 01869 347888

T 01844 239356

T 01295 750274

T 01189 744082

T 01256 892153


SOUTH & SOUTH EAST

MR E R PALMER GUILDCOURT HOUSE, SANDWICH, KENT, CT13 9DW T 01304 619256

MISS P A SUTTON ****** ******

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MRS J & MR E ARCHER

MR T BAKER

MR O BREWIN

M E & T E BROOME

MR R BUTCHER

R J CHENNELLS & SON

MR J COLEMAN

MR & MRS C DAVIS

MR E DOW

MR K DUMBILL

Ms J FARNSWORTH

D & L FARR

MR K FINCH

MR R A FORD

N P FOSTER &

PARTNERS

OLD HALL FARM, HALL LANE, NORTH TUDDENHAM, DEREHAM,

NORFOLK, NR20 3DW

T R & P D BAKER, MILL FARM, PEATLING PARVA ROAD,

GILMORTON, LUTTERWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE17 5NR

‘HURLEY’, 3 BOWDEN ROAD, THORPE LANGTON, MARKET

HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7TP

ASHDOWN LODGE, WELLHAM ROAD, THORPE LANGTON,

MARKET HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 7TU

T/A W H & I M BUTCHER & SON, TAYLORS FARM, HEATHENCOTE,

TOWCESTER, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 7LE

1 ARCH ROAD, GREAT WYMONDLEY, HITCHIN, HERTFORDSHIRE,

SG4 7EP

WHOLESALE BUTCHERS, LANGHAM ROAD, BOXTED,

COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO4 5HU

SWALLOW HILL FARM, CRANOE ROAD, HALLATON, MARKET

HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 8TZ

WEST END FARM, 93 HIGH STREET, EARITH, HUNTINGDON,

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE28 3PN

BITTLES BARN, VALLEY FARM, BITTLESWELL, LUTTERWORTH,

LEICESTERSHIRE, LE17 4SA

OAKS FARM, HINCKLEY ROAD, LEICESTER FOREST EAST,

LEICESTERSHIRE, LE3 3PJ

TOP MERRILL GRANGE FARM, MILL LANE, BELTON,

LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE12 9UJ

FILBERT LODGE FARM, YELVERTOFT ROAD, CRICK,

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 7TF

GOFFE CAVE FARM, MOOR HILL, HALLATON, MARKET

HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 8FR

CHURCH FARM, BLAKESLEY, TOWCESTER,

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 8RA

T 01362 637240

T 01455 552392

T 01858 545158

T 01858 545243

T 01327 350227

T 01438 359232

T 01206 272270

T 01858 555091

T 01487 841431

T 07958 579574

T 01162 393034

T 01530 588911

T 07850 852678

T 01858 555219

T 01327 860364

MR A FOULDS ESTATE OFFICE, ELVEDEN, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 3TQ T 07836 287281

MR T GUYER

CATSHOLME FARM, SEVERALS ROAD, METHWOLD HYTHE,

THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP26 4QX

T 01366 728502

W J & F J HADLEY HOME FARM, COLNE ENGAINE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX, CO6 2HU T 01787 220420

MISS C A HANTON

TRUNK FARM, GREEN LANE, NORTH BURLINGHAM, NORWICH,

NORFOLK, NR13 4EJ

T 07785 917428

MR C R HARRIS ****** T ******

HEATH FARMS LTD

MR P A HUBBARD

MR C W J JACKSON

T, J & M FARMS

MR I KENDLE

HEATH FARM, WOODBASTWICK, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR13

6JN

T/A G P HUBBARD & SONS, HOME FARM, WALTON,

LUTTERWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE17 5RG

W R JACKSON & SON, ORWELL PIT FARM, DOWNHAM ROAD,

ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 2SJ

CHENEY HOUSE FARM, OLD GATE ROAD, THRUSSINGTON,

LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 4TN

LANCASTER HOUSE, HINDOLVESTON ROAD, FOULSHAM,

DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR20 5SQ

T 01603 722303

T 01455 553419

T 01353 662316

T 07779 665036

T 01263 861197

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MR A N LANE

MISS R LAWRENCE

MR R LINNELL

BRASTLEY HOUSE, GLEBE FARM, FROLESWORTH ROAD,

BROUGHTON ASTLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 6PG

SUNNY VIEW, DEREHAM ROAD, SHIPDHAM, THETFORD,

NORFOLK, IP25 7NJ

SOUTH WEST FARM, CANONS ASHBY, DAVENTRY, NORTHANTS,

NN11 3SD

T 01455 283666

T 01362 821087

T 01327 860287

D K & A LOUCH ****** T ******

A B & P J NIGHTINGALE

MR E NOY

C W NUNN

DUNCOTE FARM, DUNCOTE, TOWCESTER,

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 8AH

WYDBURY FARM, WYDDIAL ROAD, WYDDIAL, HERTFORDSHIRE,

SG9 0DQ

WILLOW FARM BARN, HASKETON, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK,

IP13 6HJ

T 01327 350389

T 01763 272742

T 01394 384000

MR J H PINNELLS 21 MAIN STREET, PYMOOR, ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB6 2ED T 01353 699606

MR A RICKETT

MISS J RODGER

J K & M J ROGERS

MR C SALMON

MR A & MRS G SELL

MRS S SIMMS

MR J SKINNER

MR S F SUMMERS

THE BENACRE

COMPANY LTD

MR R & MRS K

WEBBER

MR R WESTON

MR R WESTON

J & S WHITE FARMS

LTD

R & M E WHITE &

PARTNERS

WOOD FARM, EVERDON, DAVENTRY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE,

NN11 3BH

LANGHAM LODGE, BURLEY ROAD, LANGHAM, OAKHAM,

RUTLAND, LE15 7HZ

GLEBE FARM, CHURCH STREET, BYFIELD, DAVENTRY,

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN11 6XN

MALTHOUSE LIVESTOCK, COMMON LANE, RANWORTH,

NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR13 6FD

THE FARMHOUSE, MARSH FARM, VANGE, BASILDON, ESSEX,

SS16 4QG

4 KETTLEWELLS COTTAGES, HOGG END LANE, ST ALBANS,

HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 6RG

BURES FARM PARTNERS, BOOTERS HALL FARM HOUSE,

LETTON, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP25 7PR

MULBERRY COTTAGE, LITTLE COURT, FARTHINGSTONE,

TOWCESTER, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN12 8HE

ESTATE & FARMS OFFICE, HALL FARM, BENACRE, WRENTHAM,

BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 7LJ

SKREENS PARK FARM, SKREENS PARK ROAD, ROXWELL,

CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4NN

RED HOUSE FARM, NEWBOLD VERDON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9

9LG

RED HOUSE FARM, C/O 88 MANOR ROAD, DESFORD,

LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 9JS

CRABTREE FARM, HERMITAGE ROAD, BRAMPTON ASH, MARKET

HARBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE16 8PE

T 01327 361786

T 07801 709415

T 01327 260512

T 01603 270000

T 07709 495496

T 01727 853807

T 07708 443801

T 01327 361382

T 07795 843658

T 01245 248272

T 01455 823461

T 01455 823461

T 01858 530844

PEAKHILL FARM, THEBERTON, LEISTON, SUFFOLK, IP16 4TG T 01728 602248

W J WRIGHT & SON OXEY FARM, TILTON-ON-THE-HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 9DP T 01572 717230

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MR J F HAWKINS ****** ******

MR R C KERRY

1 SIMONS CROSS, WICKHAM MARKET, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK,

IP13 0ST

T 01728 746885

MR A R MASON ****** ******

MR M J PERRIS

CROSS TREE FARM, WEST FARNDON, DAVENTRY,

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN11 3TU

T 07564 914554

FULL & LIFE MEMBERS IN REGION 6 - WALES & WEST MIDLANDS

I S & L M BOOTH

MR R W BOSTELMANN

MR S & MRS K

CARPENTER

MR S CLARKE

MR D P CROW

MR J A DAVIES

MR R A & MISS P A

EDWARDS

CLAPGATES FARM, FIELDS ROAD, HASLINGTON, CREWE,

CHESHIRE, CW1 5TB

RUFFORD, OFFLEY HAY, ECCLESHALL, STAFFORDSHIRE,

ST21 6HJ

WOODGREEN FARM, 5 LICKHILL ROAD NORTH, STOURPORT-

ON-SEVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE, DY13 8RW

DUNSTALL ESTATE, OLD HALL, DUNSTALL, BURTON-ON-TRENT,

STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 8BE

WAPPENSHALL FARM, WELLINGTON, TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE,

TF6 6DE

COEDTALOG, LLANERFYL, LLANFAIR CAEREINION, POWYS,

WALES, SY21 0EN

T/A MORGAN & CO, MOUSENATCH FARM, KINGSLAND,

LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 9QU

T 01270 581526

T 01785 850575

T 01299 829589

T 01283 711123

T 01952 255650

T 01938 820710

MR C J EDWARDS ****** ******

R G ELLIOTT & SON

MR A C EMERY

NAVIGATION FARM, LONGDOWN LANE, WILLOUGHBY, RUGBY,

WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 8AG

UPPER TREREW, LLANVETHERINE, ABERGAVENNY,

MONMOUTHSHIRE, WALES, NP7 8RA

T 01568 708263

T 07508 624376

T 01873 821242

R J & G E FARROW ****** ******

MR C J F GILL

MR B E GNYLA

MR C GRISEDALE

MR & MRS J R HADLEY

R E & P V HADLEY

22 TALBOT COURT, SALOP STREET, BRIDGNORTH, SHROPSHIRE,

WV16 5BR

BANK FARM, MINN BANK, ASTON, MARKET DRAYTON,

SHROPSHIRE, TF9 4JG

CEFNGWYN HALL, PENNANT, LLANON, CEREDIGION, WALES,

SY23 5PD

HADLEY FARMS LTD, CHESTERTON FIELDS FARM, FOSSE WAY,

CHESTERTON, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE, CV33 9JY

HAWTHORNS, CHESTERTON FIELDS FARM, FOSSE WAY,

CHESTERTON, LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE, CV33 9JY

T 01746 219251

T 01630 647885

T 01974 272634

T 01926 651158

T 01926 651687

T J HAMER & SON HENLEY FARM, HENLEY, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 3ET T 01584 876961

MR R V HARTSHORN 24 RODEN LANE, RODEN, TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE, TF6 6BJ T 01952 770887

L & M C HIGGINS

WALFORD SMALLHOLDING, WALFORD, BASCHURCH,

SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY4 2HL

T 01939 260225

D HUGHES & CO ALLTDDU, TREGARON, CEREDIGION, WALES, SY25 6JF T 01974 831643

E T JACKSON & SON

E G & C E JAMES

BROOKSIDE FARM, MIDDLE TOWN LANE, STUDLEY,

WARWICKSHIRE, B80 7PW

BRON-Y-GLYN, GLYNARTHEN, LLANDYSUL, CEREDIGION, WALES,

SA44 6PS

T 07932 177672

T 01239 858808

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MR T M KENT

MR J W LAWTON

MR B J B LIGGINS

MAJOR & MRS C A R

LOCKHART

MR I A MATTHEWS

W W & J A McCURDIE

MISS C E MEWIES

MR D & MRS K MORGAN

T/A J KENT, EYTON FARM, BASCHURCH, SHREWSBURY,

SHROPSHIRE, SY4 2JJ

AQUEDUCT COTTAGE, SHENTON LANE, SHENTON, NUNEATON,

WARWICKSHIRE, CV13 0AA

TYSOE VALE FARM, TYSOE ROAD, KINETON, WARWICKSHIRE,

CV33 9DY

HIGH ASH, TUSHINGHAM, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE,

SY13 4QL

PARK FARM, SIGINGSTONE, COWBRIDGE, VALE OF

GLAMORGAN, WALES, CF71 7LP

BONDON FARM, BIRDINGBURY, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE,

CV23 8ET

HOPLEY OAKS FARM, 53 HOPLEY ROAD, ANSLOW, BURTON-

UPON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE13 9PY

SHEEPCOTE BARN, SHIRENEWTON, CHEPSTOW,

MONMOUTHSHIRE, WALES, NP16 6AG

T 01939 260262

T 01455 212957

T 01295 680080

T 01948 663867

T 01446 772578

T 01926 633397

T 01283 543143

T 01291 641244

MR P J T POPE ****** ******

MR W V PRESTWOOD

MR W V PRESTWOOD

MR C READ

W T P & E A REES

MR S ROBBINS

RODEN LIVESTOCK

W V PRESTWOOD & SONS, GRANGE FARM, SWYNNERTON,

STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST15 0RE

LOWER BETTON FARM, CROSS HOUSES, SHREWSBURY,

SHROPSHIRE, SY5 6JD

SPRING HOUSE, ALKINGTON, WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE,

SY13 3NJ

NEUADD FAWR, LLANBEDR, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, WALES,

NP8 1SY

4 AMANWY bryn, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE, WALES,

SA14 9AL

C/O MR R V HARTSHORN, 24 RODEN LANE, TELFORD,

SHROPSHIRE, TF6 6BJ

T 07770 897667

T 01743 761232

T 01948 880820

T 01873 810736

T 01554 810665

T 07759 118366

MR I & MRS C ROTHEN ****** ******

A ROWLANDS & SON

(PB) LTD

****** ******

A T RUELL & SON ****** ******

MR & MRS M

RUSHBROOKE

MR W H SANDFORD

DAVID SMALLCOMBE

LTD

S C & J SMITH

MR R & MRS P TAYLOR

BRETTLES FARM, SHATTERFORD, BEWDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE,

DY12 1TJ

WILLOW TREE COTTAGE, HAUGHTON, SHREWSBURY,

SHROPSHIRE, SY4 4GB

D & S SMALLCOMBE, CHURCH FARM, NORTH PIDDLE,

WORCESTERSHIRE, WR7 4PS

CALCUTT ELMS FARM, CALCUTT LANE, STOCKTON, RUGBY,

WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 8HY

GREEN FARM, EATON GREEN, CHURCH EATON,

STAFFORDSHIRE, ST20 0AD

J W & C TURNER ****** ******

C TURNER ****** ******

T 01299 861200

T 01743 709360

T 01905 380088

T 07747 030505

T 01785 780243

MR & MRS A WATKINS CASTLEFIELD FARM, KENTCHURCH, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR2 0DA T 01981 240200

MR C W WHITEHEAD 60 BROOMFIELD ROAD, NEWPORT, SHROPSHIRE, TF10 7PL T 01952 402943

J G WILLIAMS & SON

MR D WILLSHEE

UPPER HOUSE FARM, HOPTON CASTLE, CRAVEN ARMS,

SHROPSHIRE, SY7 0QF

SHADES FARM, BRETBY, BURTON ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE,

DE15 0RD

T 01547 530319

T 01283 702960

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MISS F HADLEY

MR F WHITEHEAD

HAWTHORNS, CHESTERTON FIELDS FARM, FOSSEWAY,

LEAMINGTON SPA, WARWICKSHIRE, CV33 9JY

30 ALBERT ROAD, WELLINGTON, TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE, TF1

3AU

T 01926 651687

T 01952 402943

FULL & LIFE MEMBERS IN REGION 7 -

THE NORTH, SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

MR M J ADAMS &

MISS K E BATLEY

W E ADAMSON &

SON

W R & J BARRON

D & W BOWMAN

MR D CHADWICK

M D & B & D M

COPLEY

MISS P E CUSSONS

MRS K DARNBROOK

MR C M DEAN

MR R W M

DICKINSON

J & B FENTEM &

SONS

G R D GRAY

MR A P

GREENSHIELDS

MR P M HALDER

2 WATERHOUSE, DALBURY LEES, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE,

DE6 5BR

6 FORT ROAD, KILROOT, CARRICKFERGUS, CO ANTRIM,

NORTHERN IRELAND, BT38 9BS

THE DEANS FARM, MUGGLESWICK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM,

DH8 9NA

BAGBIE FARM, CARSLUITH, NEWTON STEWART, DUMFRIES &

GALLOWAY, SCOTLAND, DG8 7DU

WITHERSFIELD FARM, KNIVETON, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE,

DE6 1JF

HEATH FARM, CROXTON KERRIAL, GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE,

NG32 1QZ

LOW YEDMANDALE FARM, WEST AYTON, SCARBOROUGH,

NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO13 9JZ

CLEUGHSIDE FARM, BAILEY, NEWCASTLETON, ROXBURGHSHIRE,

TD9 0TR

MARLEY COTTAGE, WEST SCHOLES, QUEENSBURY, BRADFORD,

YORKSHIRE, BD13 1NQ

PARKSIDE, NORTHORPE, GAINSBOROUGH, LINCOLNSHIRE,

DN21 4AJ

MANOR FARM, ALSOP-EN-LE-DALE, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE,

DE6 1QP

STUD FARM, STATION ROAD, BURSTWICK, HULL, YORKSHIRE,

HU12 9JG

THE BYRE, STONEYGATE FARM, HIGH LANE, HOUGHTON-LE-

SPRING, TYNE & WEAR, DH4 4NL

HOOKS HOUSE FARM, ROBIN HOODS BAY, WHITBY, NORTH

YORKSHIRE, YO22 4PE

T 01283 732884

T 02893 366225

T

T

07814 272495

07969 097704

T 01671 820591

T 01335 345980

T 01723 863193

T 01697 748537

T 01274 881872

T 01652 648786

T 01335 390231

T 01964 626033

T 01915 843251

T 01947 880283

MR J P HARRISON 22 KYLE CLOSE, TOLLERTON, YORK, YORKSHIRE, YO61 1QU T 01347 838725

EMMA HEATH

I & J HOWARD

INGLEBY FARMS

MR D L IRVING

T/A RAVENFIELD LIVESTOCK, CANDY VIEW, FIELD LANE,

WROOT, DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, DN9 2BN

HOUGH PARK FARM PARTNERSHIP, BRUNSWOOD LANE,

HULLAND WARD, ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, DE6 3EN

ARNCLIFFE HALL, INGLEBY CROSS, NORTHALLERTON,

NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL6 3PA

1 MALLYFORD COTTAGE, THORNHILL, DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND,

DG3 5EA

T 01335 370145

T 07710196624

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MR J H JACKSON-

GAMLEN

MR E B KENWORTHY

E P M LAWSON

MR A R LEE

N & J NEWBOULD &

SON

PENQUITE, RIVERSIDE ROAD, RATTRAY, BLAIRGOWRIE,

PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND, PH10 7GA

LANGFIELD FARM, MAKINHOLES, TODMORDEN, WEST

YORKSHIRE, OL14 6HR

HIGH BOONWOOD FARM, GOSFORTH, SEASCALE, CUMBRIA,

CA20 1EA

LUMBYLAW FARM, EDLINGHAM, ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND,

NE66 2BW

MEIKLE CLOAK, DALBEATTIE, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, SCOTLAND,

DG5 4NP

T 01250 874130

T 01706 815013

T 01946 725423

T 01665 574277

T 01556 610368

A J PEACH & SONS VILLA FARM, WARSLOW, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 0JJ T 01298 84972

MR M T POWLEY

MR J ROBERTS

MISS L SALT

MRS H SEALS

MR M SHAW

MR & MRS S SHAW-

BROWNE

MR T R F SMYTH

MR C TAYLOR

MR A T THRELKELD

MR A WATERHOUSE

J WHARTON

(AGRICULTURE) LTD

MR K & MRS A

WILTON

MR A J WOODLIFFE

MR H WOOD

OAK HOUSE FARM, WATER SLACK LANE, GREEN HAMMERTON,

YORK, YORKSHIRE, YO26 8BQ

CROSS HOUSE FARM, STATION ROAD, DRIGG, HOLMROOK,

CUMBRIA, CA19 1XQ

HALL CLOSE FARM, KEDLESTON, QUARNDON, DERBYSHIRE,

DE22 5JL

THE HALL FARM, SUTTON-ON-THE-HILL, ASHBOURNE,

DERBYSHIRE, DE6 5JA

NORTH FARM, DANBY WISKE, NORTHALLERTON, NORTH

YORKSHIRE, DL7 0AA

SHERWOOD FOREST FARM PARK, LAMB PENS FARM, KINGS

CLIPSTONE, MANSFIELD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG21 9HL

SUNDERLANDWICK FARM, ESTATE OFFICE, SUNDERLANDWICK,

DRIFFIELD, YORKSHIRE, YO25 9AD

ROYD FARM, MELTHAM, HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE,

HD9 4BG

BOWKERSTEAD FARM, SATTERTHWAITE, ULVERSTON, CUMBRIA,

LA12 8LL

WHITECROFT FARM, STATION ROAD, STRINES, HIGH PEAK,

DERBYSHIRE, SK22 3AH

T 01946 724179

T 01283 734028

T 01325 378219

T 01623 823558

T 01377 252017

T 01229 860208

T 01663 762778

ROSSVILLE FARM, SWABY, ALFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, LN13 0BJ T 01507 480371

DAISYMERE FARM, GREEN FAIRFIELD, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE,

SK17 7JE

41 OLD MILL VIEW, SHERRIFF HUTTON, YORK, YORKSHIRE,

YO60 6SW

ROTHILL FARMS, ROTHILL FARMHOUSE, WHITTINGHAM,

ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE66 4SX

T 01298 72867

T 01347 878289

01665 574423


THE NORTH, SCOTLAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

DOUGANHILL FARMS ****** ******

MS R MUIR

MR C D IRVING

18 ROPE WALK, ST OLA, KIRKWALL, ORKNEY ISLES, SCOTLAND,

KW15 1XJ

1 MALLYFORD COTTAGE, THORNHILL, DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND,

DG3 4AF

T

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2025 DATES

for your diary

National Show - Royal Welsh Show

21 st - 24 th July, Builth Wells

Royal Cornwall Show

5 th -7 th June, Wadebridge

Groundswell

2 nd & 3 rd June, Hertfordshire

Open Day

5 th July, Clarendon Park

Autumn Show and Sale

7 th October, Worcester Livestock Market

2025 SHOWS

WITH SOUTH DEVON CLASSES

MAJOR SHOWS WITH SOUTH DEVON CLASSES

Devon County

15 th - 17 th May

Shropshire County

24 th May

Royal Cornwall Show

5 th - 7 th June

Royal Three Counties

13 th - 15 th June

Royal Norfolk

25 th - 26 th June

Great Yorkshire

8 th - 11 th July

Royal Welsh

NATIONAL SHOW

21 st - 24 th July

ONE DAY SHOWS WITH SOUTH DEVON CLASSES

Hanbury

5 th July

Liskeard

12 th July

Stithians

14 th July

Camborne

19 th July

Launceston

31 st July

Mid Devon

26 th July

Totnes

27 th July

Woolsery

28 th July

Yealmpton

30 th July

Honiton

7 th August

Blakesley

2 nd August

Okehampton

14 th August

Royal Manx

8 th /9 th August

Camelford

13 th August

Minsterley

16 th August

Gillingham & Shaftesbury

13 th /14 st August

Holsworthy/Stratton

28 th August

Aylsham

25 th August

Moreton-in-Marsh

6 th September

Kingsbridge

6 th September

Dorset County

6 th /7 th September

Frome

13 th September

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