Due to the relatively small number of bulls entered at the Autumn Bull Sales in Stirling there will be no Border Angus autumn bull walk. However listed below are Border Angus forward at the sale and you can view their breeding and figures by clicking on their Lot number & Name.
Lot 10 – Borewell Eastern Flame
Lot 55 – Flodden Douglas Argyll
Lot 61 – Belhaven Ready Ayeready
Mr Angus Hodge of H B and I Hodge and Sons, Hall Farm, Saxlingham, Norwich ought a two year old in-calf Aberdeen-Angus heifer with her six month old bull calf at 3000gns from John and Marion Tilson, Wedderlie, Gordon, Berwickshire. The heifer, Wedderlie Pricemore JB36, by Wedderlie Glenmore E922, also boasted high performance figures with a TSI of +33 and SRI of +41. Her bull calf is a son of Perkhill Eagle H017 purchased at Stirling in October, 2009, for 5500gns.
United Auctions auctioneer David Leggat said this annual sale of Aberdeen-Angus commercial females was going from strength-to-strength with a record entry. Buyers were clearly placing a premium on females with good performance figures based on grass-fed production.
Averages: Aberdeen-Angus. Fordel 28 cows and calves £2501.25; Wedderlie 11 cows and calves £2233.64, seven heifers and calves £2310; Newbank – three heifers £2450; Promise dispersal – 11 cows and calves £1780.23, seven heifers £1582.50, two bulls £2940; Moncur – one heifer £2100; Arnydie – three cows and calves £1697.50, three heifers £1067.50; Moffat – two cows and calves £1811.25.
Winning the Cridlan Cup for the best cow and calf outfit was David Lucas and family with Cheeklaw Josie Erica D139, breed champion at Berwickshire and Border Union Show this year. Josie Erica, born February 2004, is by Tweedside Jewgal Eric z034 and is out of the HF Air-Walk 33F daughter Cheeklaw Jo Erica Z034.
Class Results:
Yearling heifer born 1 January – 31 March 2010
1 W and D McLaren’s Netherton Frances K550, by Netherton Big Edition H460
2 D and K Russell’s Rull Janira Erica K109, by Muirhall Top Deal E006
3 R H Dick and Sons’ Hardlawbank Petra K676, by Netherton Ronaldo G424
4 R and D Ashfowrth’s Stoneylane Evita K023, by The Moss Mr Eshton
Yearling heifer born 1 April – 31 December 2010
1 W and D McLaren’s Netherton Fleur K566, by Netherton Big Edition H460
2 M D Story’s Border Lyne Jasmin, by Kincardine Castle Mhor H631
3 Tom Rennie’s Mosston Muir Lady Iris, by Hallington Walter
Heifer born 1 January – 31 December 2009 and in-calf
1 G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Ella J177, by Rawburn Rommel E423
2 G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Rita J167, by Hoff Limited Edition
3 Shadwell Estate’s Shadwell Jury Erica J455, by Muirhall Total Deal E009
4 Tom Rennie’s Mosston Muir Edwina, by Netherton Bellsam
Heifer born 1 January – 31 December 2009 with fist natural calf at foot
1 P C Stovold and Son’s Rosemead Kind Princess J941, by Rosemead Jeronne F673
2 W and D McLaren’s Netherton Missie J521, by The Moss Mr Eshton D409
Heifer calf born in 2011
1 Kevin Moores’ The Moss Kitt L051, Chapelton Eventer E809
2 H W Sclater’s Deveron Lady L339, by Blackhaugh Easy Papa G733
3 Tom Rennie’s Mosston Muir Edith, by Mosston Muir Innes
4 A E and C R Bishop’s Warrenho Juliet Erica L383, by Warrenho Dalmigavie G237
Cow born 1 January – 31 December 2008 with natural born calf at foot
1 G R Brooke’s Belhaven Pole Star H070, by Rawburn Lord Ross C216
2 Tom Rennie’s Mosston Muir Ina, by Hoff Trail Boss
Cow born on or before 31 December 2007 with natural calf at foot
1 D G and C Lucas’ Cheeklaw Josie Erica D139, by Tweedside Jewgal Eric Z083
2 R and C Rettie’s Rawburn Julie Erica F529, by Rawburn Lord Ross C216
3 Messrs D and P A Evans’ Tree bridge Polly Pride, by Skaill Delta
4 Shadwell Estate’s Shadwell Queen May D189, by Shadwell Emperor A038
Yearling bull born 1 January – 31 March 2010
1 H W Sclater’s Deveron Paxton K311, by Blackhaugh Easy Papa G733
2 Kevin Moores’ The Moss Ethan K974, by Wedderlie Blackdown F212
3 W and D McLaren’s Netherton Black Edition K545, by Netherton Big Edition
4 B S Ronan’s Jerusalem Walk On, by Blelack Blacksmith Y291
Yearling bull born 1 April – 31 December 2010 (class A)
1 Jamie Rettie’s Chathill Eva K545, by Balmachie Keystone
2 H W Scalter’s Deveron Jedburgh Eric K322, by Blackhaugh Easy Papa G733
3 Messrs C R Graham’s Carruthers Eagle K037, by Newcairnie Pastor Z006
4 G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Lincoln K396, by Rawburn Enigma G653
Yearling bull born 1 April – 31 December 2010 (class B)
1 Shadwell Estate’s Shadwell Black Broughton K485, by Muirhall Total Deal E009
2 Messrs C R Graham’s Carruthers Elboy K050, by Newcairnie Pastor Z006
3 Kevin Moores’ The Moss Quebec K027, by Wedderlie Blackdown F212
4 R and C Rettie’s Retties Lord Rufus K109, by Blackhaugh Extra Premium
Bull calf born in 2011
1 B S Ronan’s Jerusalem Lord Haydn, by Jerusalem Dartagnan H138
2 W and D McLaren’s Netherton Kentucky L596, by Netherton Big Edition
3 H W Sclater’s Deveron red Leicester L342, by Blackhaugh Easy Papa G733
4 G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Pheonix Star L456, by Rawburn Enigma
Bull born 1 January – 31 December 2009
1 P C Stovold and Son’s Rosemead Karona J937, by Rosemead Jeronne F673
Senior bull born on or after 31 December 2008
1 Glympton Farm’s Rawburn Rock Solid, by Hoff Limited Edition
2 A E and C R Bishop’s Warrenho Dalmigavie G237, by Nightingale Dalmigavie Y195
3 Tom Rennie’s Moston Muir Innis, by Hoff Trail Boss
4 Karl Hancock’s Blackhaugh Easy Papa G733, by Nightingale Papa
First, I must take this opportunity to thank all the Border Aberdeen Angus herds who entered this very new Border Angus herd competition. I know at this time of year, time, is very scarce especially given the very unpredictable weather we have experienced.
As this is the first time the Border Angus club has held such a competition the club decided to stick to a very basic format that would suit any herd of any size and they asked the renowned and acknowledged expert Mr Ian Anderson to judge the competition.
Ian we are very grateful for your time and expertise and we are glad we finally got you in the Borders!!!!
Each herd was eligible to enter as many entries as they wish in the following four classes:
Ian was asked to judge between 8 Stock Bulls, 13 Bull calves, 11 Heifer Calves and 4 classes of cows with calves at foot from the following herds: Wedderlie, Threeburnford, Ellin, Rulesmains, Borewell, Hallington, Eildon and Cheeklaw.
3 Cows with calves at foot:
Stock Bull:
2011 Bull Calf:
2011 Heifer Calf:
The rain held off just long enough for the judging of the cattle classes at the Annual Berwickshire County Show…and then the heavens opened!
Charles McCombie from Auchencrieve was the judge of the day and his first prize winner in the Senior Bull class Haymount Privor was owned by Tom Arnott of Haymount and shown by his wife Wendy. The Border Union Male Champion Halbeath King owned by Kersquarter Angus stood second and third place was awarded again to Tom Arnott this time with Haymount Wergin.
A strong yearling bull class followed with John Elliot of Rawburn standing first and second with April born Lakewood Decorum and a Rawburn Enigma sired bull Rawburn Evangelist. Lakewood Decorum then went on to win the Male Championship.
The cow class was won by the female champion and overall champion of the day Cheeklaw Josie Erica
Overall Champion at Duns, Cheeklaw Josie Erica
owned by David and Christine Lucas of Cheeklaw Farm, Duns. She was shown with her bull calf at foot and later went on to win the Reserve Interbreed title. The Firm of T Hodge also based in Duns were second, reserve female champion and reserve overall champion with their five year old cow Lockerley Georgina. Third in the class went to Haymount with Haymount Ettralla.
The two year old heifer class was won by a daughter of the Champion sired by Easton Greys Joseph Eric, Cheeklaw Jodie Erica owned by David Lucas and shown by his daughter Sian. Standing second was another Easton Greys Joseph Eric daughter Cheeklaw BlackBerry and in third was Weeton Miss Essence owned by the firm of T Hodge.
Andrew Hodge also took first prize in the maiden heifer class with Mosston Muir Jennifer.
The 2011 Border Union Show was bathed in sunshine as crowds flooded in through the gates. The first local winner in the Aberdeen Angus classes was Kersquarter Aberdeen Angus with their recent purchase from Carlisle Halbeath Kirk. This 2009 bull sired by Idvies Elmonarch went on to win the Male Championship. The junior bull class was won by the Firm of T Hodge with their home bred February bull Rulesmains Executive who also stood as Junior Male Champion.
The first of the female classes was the cow and calf class that was won by D.G & C Lucas of Cheeklaw Farm with their home bred seven year old cow Cheeklaw Josie Erica. She was exhibited with her bull calf at foot Cheeklaw Johnstone Eric. Josie took the female championship and the overall Aberdeen Angus Championship.
Cheeklaw Josie Erica
The two year old heifer class was won by G R Brooke with Linton Gibertines Rita shown by Richard and Carol Rettie. Rita stood as Reserve Female Champion and Reserve Overall Champion.
The final female class was won by Mr J Gilmour with Belhaven East India an SAV Net Worth sired heifer.
Cheeklaw Josie Erica was also tapped out as Interbreed Champion and reserve was the two year old Hereford Heifer from Whitaker Farms.
The last prize of the day was the title of Champion of Champions which was also won by David Lucas’ Cheeklaw Josie Erica.
Robin & Alison Tuke (Hardiesmill) are looking for a stock person from
mid-Augustafter Jake Fairley (who’s been there 59 years) retires.
If anyone knows of anyone looking, please could they let them know.
Not surprisingly an interest in food would help, as the food and farm
sides of Hardiesmill are integrated.
If you are interested please apply in writing to
alison.tuke@hardiesmill.co.uk
On Sunday 3 July 2011, 12 members of the Border Angus club took a flight from Edinburgh to County Cork. After late night arrival drinks at the highly recommended Garryvoe Hotel, the group retired. Early Monday morning the mini bus and car set off to County Limerick and home of Jerry and Grace Henchy! We were greeted with delicious hot coffee, flap jacks an apple tart! Once we managed to lift ourselves back on the mini bus we travelled a short distance to view some spectacular cattle.
After viewing the Friarstown herd, Jerry kindly led the way to our second stop Luddenmore! Once again in what can only be described as true Irish hospitality, we were warmly greeted and invited to sit down a delicious meal washed down with red and white wine! A couple stones heavier we decided exercise was in order and remembered our prime objective of viewing black cattle!!!! We witnessed enthusiasm for the breed beyond belief along with some amazing genetics, some cracking cattle and we were blown away with Michaels breeding programme.
We arrived back at the Garryvoe just in time for…you guessed it…more food!!! We had a great evening which was enhanced by the presence of Michael Sheahan, John Tait and our Society President Albert De Cogan.
9am Tuesday morning, we set off for the Mogeely herd of Aberdeen Angus owned by Albert. The weather threatened rain but we were very lucky and managed to stay dry the whole trip. At Albert’s we saw the largest herd of Angus cattle on the trip and were thoroughly impressed by the extensive quality, size and uniformity of the herd. We also got a chance to view some of his show cattle and some recent purchases from bonnie Scotland!
Our second herd of the day was that of fellow council member John Tait of the Westellen herd. John had recently reduced his numbers down to around 20 Aberdeen Angus but has been winning a number of shows in his area with Westellen Black Belinda E594.
Our final visit of the trip was to Eustace Burke’s of the Clontead herd. We saw a fantastic group of Aberdeen Angus females and witnessed a fine tuned breeding programme based on some very special genetics. Once again we were welcomed into our hosts home for hospitality second to none!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our hosts…we hope someday soon we can show you similar hospitality and we wish you all the very best with your cattle…we were overwhelmed by what we saw….’GO RAIBH MILE MAITH AGAIBH!’
Don’t miss the deadline for submitting your photograph for the Border Angus calendar. All photos must be submitted to Shiel & Morrison printers, michael@shielmorrisonprinters.co.uk by 31 July 2011.
Duns Show Class Winner takes Senior & Reserve Overall Champion at Bull Sales, Stirling
Tom Arnott led his bull Haymount Wergin J972 to Senior Champion and Reserve Overall Champion after taking the first prize in the first of the bull classes. This October 2009 born son of Tonley Elgin D226 was out of a Cardona Eagle daughter. Previously this year he took first prize at the local Berwickshire County Show and realised 6000 guineas in the sale ring.
Senior & Reserve Overall Champion
The Arnott’s proved it is all about the breeding when a Haymount Wessuro daughter won the female championship and later sold for 4000 guineas.
Haymount sired Female Champion - Old Glenort Poppy
John and Daniel Whiteford were in the prizes also, taking third place with Borewell Eastern Flame J389. This October 2009-born bull is by Ankonian Werner Wild Fire 96 and is out of Royal Eston Anne 23J and sold to Sandy Norrie of the Wrae herd for 7000 guineas.
Borewell Eastern Flame
Gordon Gray from Ettrick sold Ettrick Rooney K089 a Rawburn Rommel son for £4200 guineas and Messrs Campbell of Wedderlie purchased the third prize Woodvale Lord Juggernaut from Alwyn and Carol Armour from Northern Ireland for 4000 guineas.
Local breeders Messrs Ross of Wester Middleton secured the purchase of the Overall Champion Blelack Earthquake K384 (lot 56) for 8000 guineas from Messrs Neil and Graeme Massie after failing to secure him in the sale ring earlier By Oakchurch Dominator G035, he is out of the Blelack Blackstock A227 daughter Blelack Evora D988.
Blelack Earthquake - Overall Champion
The Borderers were at the top of their game in the female sale also with Messrs John Elliot of Rawburn topping 12,000 guineas for Rawburn Ella J996 (lot 116). This April born heifer by Rawburn Enigma G653 , out of the Rawburn Lord Ross C216 daughter Rawburn Ella F515. She sold due in calf to Rawburn Elmer J921 to Angus Hodge.
12,000 guineas - Rawburn Ella