Judge: Mr Alistair Cormack, 17 Bourtree Brae, Lower Largo, Fife, KY8 6HR

Galloways were in demand at the Society sale held in Wallets’ Mart, Castle Douglas, increased entries meant more Galloways found new homes to six German purchasers, four new purchasers and  many returning purchasers.

The day belonged to Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar, Lanarkshire and stockman Joe Cockburn, as they received male champion, female champion, reserve unled single and reserve unled pairs, group of three heifers and champion pair of bulls. Also Troloss’s breeding was behind the top price of the day - Kirkstead Yeoman from Alan McClymont, Kirkstead, Yarrow , this Troloss Impeccable son which was purchased for 9200gns in 2015 and is one of the first sons to be  sold,  sold to M/s Pattinson & Son, Hottbank, Bardonmill for their 50 Galloway females for 10000gns.

The Male champion was the much admired Troloss Legend, this Blackcraig Dec son was born on 4th February, 2016 and was purchased by regular show exhibitors,  Jason and Sarah Wareham, Little Tottingham Farm, Broadoak, Sussex for 8000gns. 

The female champion Lot 52 - Carely 1st of Troloss another by Blackcraig Dec, this April, 2016 born heifer sold for 3500gns to Horst Kraft, Germany.  Horst  also secured the reserve female -  Barlaes Nancy 167th from Mr R McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas , by the home bred bull Barlaes JFK, this May 2016 born heifer sold for 2700gns.

The reserve male from D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie - Maximillian of Balgray- a Ballavair Black Magic son, sold to the McCornick Team, Barquhill, Newton Stewart for 4000gns.

Top price female was from John and Ann Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas - Blackcraig Bertha X664, this October 2015 born is by  Blackcraig Vagabond which is a Glenfiddich Brodie (Canada) son, she sold for 5500gns to new breeder Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch.

Champions

Female Champion – Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar – Carley 1st of Troloss to HH Kraft Germany for 3500gns. 
Reserve  Female Champion and Unled Champion – Mr RJ McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry – Barlaes Nancy 167th  to H H Kraft, Germany for 2700gns  
Reserve Unled Female Champion – Troloss Farms – Charisma 2nd of Troloss to I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Road, Londonderry 
Overall Male Champion & 2 Year old Male Champion  – Troloss Farms – Troloss Legend to J & S Wareham, Little Tottingham Farm, Broadoak, East Sussex for 8000gns
Reserve Overall Male Champion &  Reserve 2 Year old Male Champion –  D & R Cornthwaite, Balgray, Lockerbie – Maximillian of Balgray to Mr M McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart for 4000gns.  
Senior Male Champion – Mr R Marshall, Pott of Rayne, Meikle Wartle, Inverurie – Strathurr Yogi to HH Kraft, Germany for 5000gns. 
Reserve Senior  Male Champion –  Kilnstown Farms, Kilsntown, Bewcastle, Carlisle – Yorkshrie of Kilsntown to Firm of J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick for 4500gns  
Junior Champion – Kilnstown Farms – Youth of Kilsntown to D & A Weeks, Castellbedw, Lleynygroes, Tregaron for 2800gns 
Reserve Junior Champion – Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry -   Amadeus of Over Barskeoch. 

Top Prices

Top Female Price – Messrs J & A Finlay, Blackcraig, Corsock – Blackcraig Bertha X664 to Polston Farm, the Mill Polston, Invercrynoch for 5500gns
Top Male Price –  Messrs RA McClymont & Son, Kirkstead, Yarrow – Kirkstead Yeoman to JFR Pattinson & Son, Hotbank, Bardonmill, Hexham for 10000gns

Averages

18 Bulls - £3838.33 ( +£1068) for 3 less sold 
28 bulling heifers - £1846.06  (+£358) for 14 more sold 
17 ran with bull heifers - £1906.58 (-£416) for 5 more sold

Lot
no

Name

Gns

Purchaser

1

Drumhumphry Zepplin

2000

C & I McMicking, Miltonise, Glenwhilly, Newton Stewart

2

Troloss Legend

8000

J & S Wareham, Littlie Tottingham Farm, Broadoak, East Sussex

3

Barlaes Piper

Not forward

4

Troloss Lion King

3200

N & N Hindmarsh, Blakehopeburnhaugh, Otterburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne

5

Barlaes Pioneer

2000

High Ballantyre Partnership, Inveraray, Ayrgyllshire

6

Ballavair Jack of Diamonds

1200

The Kennel Club, Emblehope, Tarset

7

Klondyke Atomic

Not forward

8

Barlaes Pluto

1500

Ardwall Farm, Ardwall, Gatehouse of Fleet

9

Klondyke Ambassador

Not sold

10

Ben Lomond Argyll

2200

MacMillan & Partners, Holm of Dalquhairn, Dalry, Castle Douglas

11

Troloss Lazer

Not forward

12

Maximillian of Balgray

4000

Mr M McCornick, Barquhill, Newton Stewart

13

Troloss Lancelot

Not forward

14

Mandell of Balgray

3500

SR Busby, Unthank, Ewes, Langholm

15

Ben Lomond Avatar

6500

S & K McIntosh, Outer Huntly, Ashkirk, Selkirk

16

Zenno of Romesbeoch

Not sold

17

Ballavair Jack the Lad

1200

JC & E Pedley, Yore House, Lunds, Sedburgh

18

Blackcraig Youngun

2000

M Boone, 49 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone

19

Yorkshire of Kilnstown

4500

J Tullie, Bowanhill, Teviothead, Hawick

20

Yager of Nether Cleugh

Not sold

21

Strathurr Yogie

5000

HH Kraft, Germany

22

Blackcraig Ynot

4000

P Hunter Blair, Nether Cleugh, Dalry, Castle Douglas

23

Kirkstead Yeoman

10000

JR Pattinson & Son, Hotbank, Hexham

24

Craigmuie Otago

Not sold

25

Craigmuie Ophir

Not sold

26

Zorro of Romesbeoch

Not sold

27

Amadeus of Over Barskeoch

Not sold

28

Avicii of Over Barskeoch

2200

K C Heard & Son, Hughslade, Okehampton

29

Youth of Kilnstown

2800

D & A Weeks, Castellbedw, Lleyngroes, Tregaron

Led Heifers

30

Blackcraig Blondchen X623

5000

Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch

31

Foxglove Xantha of Nether Cleugh

1200

N Strubl, Germany

32

Strathurr Bertha

1600

WF Welsh, Loch Urr, Moniaive, Thornhill

33

Blackcraig Noreen X652

3500

Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch

34

Barquhill Polly K812

1800

MH Weir, Falbae

35

Barquhill Blondchen K803

1700

URS Hasenbein, Germany

36

Blackcraig Bertha X664

5500

Polston Farm, The Mill, Polston, Invercrynoch

37

Blackcraig Dusty X666

3000

M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington

38

Barquhill Moss Ross K819

2100

J Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland

39

Blackcraig Noreen X667

2800

M Boone, 49 Blackrock Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone

40

Drumhumphry Zela 1216

1600

DM McQueen & Son, Upper Barr, Corsock, Castle Douglas

41

Drumhumphry Zena 1218

1800

URS Hasenbein, Germany

42

Beauty 1817 of Romesbeoc

2600

M/s Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington Lane, Wessington

43

Nerys 1818 of Romesbeoch

1600

DM McQueen & Son, Upper Barr, Corsock, Castle Douglas

44

Barquhill Foxglove K832

1900

J Brearley, Highcliffe Farm, Guisborough, Cleveland

45

Barquhill Noreen K835

1200

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

46

Barlaes Robina 38th

1800

Roskilly Farms, Nutley, Tavistock, Devon

47

Zoe of Over Barskeoch

1400

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

48

Zahra of Over Barskeoch

Not forward

49

Elise Xara of Nether Cleugh

1500

URS Hasenbein, Germany

50

Charlotte 2nd of Troloss

1700

URS Hasenbein, Germany

51

Tara 1st of Troloss

1300

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

52

Carley 1st of Troloss

3500

HH Kraft, Germany

53

Not forward

54

Ida xan of Nether Cleugh

1500

ZG Muetzel & Geiger, Germany

56

Rose 1st of Troloss

1600

W MacLean, Inverglen, Barcaldine, Oban

Unled Heifers

57

Not forward

58

Kirkstead Nancy Z8

1500

MH Weir, Falbae

59

Kirkstead Amber Z10

1300

MH Weir, Falbae

60

Kirkstead Moss Rose Z11

1300

KC Heard, Hughslade, Okehampton, Devon

61

Not forward

62

Kirkstead Amber Z13

2000

Jan Fengels, Germany

63

Kirkstead Amber Z28

1200

ZG Muetzel & Geiger, Germany

64

Kirkstead Amber Z29

1000

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

65

Not forward

66

Not forward

67

Not forward

68

Not forward

69

Not forward

70

Not forward

71

Not forward

72

Irene 2nd of Troloss

1300

JC & E Pedley & Son, Yore House, Lunds, Sedburgh

73

Hala 2nd of Troloss

1200

JC & E Pedley & Son, Yore House, Lunds, Sedburgh

74

Isla 2nd of Troloss

1200

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

75

Heather 2nd of Troloss

1450

B Douglas, 15 Ganvaughan Road, Gastlederg, Co Tyrone

76

Charisma 2nd of Troloss

1400

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

77

Erin 2nd of Troloss

1200

S Smith, Thesmeak Farm, Alturnen, Launceston

78

Guinevere 2nd of Troloss

1400

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

79

Gem 2nd of Troloss

1150

JC Harper, Trethin Farm, Advent, Camelford

80

Not forward

81

Barlaes Robina 39th

1400

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

82a

Barlaes Katie 77th

1150

I & C Dougherty, 36 Curryfree Raod, Londondery

83

Barlaes Rovina 40th

1600

ZG Muetzel & Geiger, Germany

84

Barlaes Nancy 167th

2700

URS Hasenbein, Germany

85

Bramble 700205 of Ardoch

700

S Smith, Thesmeak Farm, Alturnen, Launceston

86

Lucy of Ardoch*

1000

M Dalgleish & J Waugh, Brownhill Farm, Roadhead, Carlisle

87

Kathleen 200200 of Ardoch

1100

M Dalgleish & J Waugh, Brownhill Farm, Roadhead, Carlisle

88

Alma 500203 of Ardoch

1200

H Herold, Germany

89

Kathleen 100206 of Ardoch

920

JC Harper, Trethin Farm, Advent, Camelford

90

Not forward

91

Not forward

92

Not forward

93

Not forward

94

Not forward

95

Not forward

96

Not forward

 

The Australian Belted Galloway Association is hosting the World Galloway Congress in Melbourne 2018

*** NEW: Download Detailed Itinerary ***

Download Promotion Flyer and Invitation/Registration Form

Dates - 28th September to 3rd October

Venue - Best Western Airport Motel & Conference Centre, Attwood.

Nearest Airport - Tullamarine.

The Aussie Experience will start with a Welcome ceremony on Friday 28th, followed by the conference on Saturday 29th.

Then on Sunday, the Galloway cattle will be Showcased at the Royal Melbourne Show.

Starting on Monday there will be some wonderful Victorian Galloway & Belted Galloway farms to visit whilst taking in some significant tourist attractions.

Contact - email WGCMelb2018@bigpond.com
OR World Galloway Congress 2018 Melbourne Facebook

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Regards,

Anne Wilson
Co-ordinator
WGC 2018 Melbourne

The Galloway Cattle Society has unveiled a new logo to help raise awareness of beef from Galloway cattle.  The Real Galloway Beef project seeks to stimulate market demand for meat from the breed, widely considered to be some of the highest quality beef in the world.

The logo was unveiled at the Winter Cattle Sale at Dumfries Auction Mart by Society Chairman John Finlay.  He said:  
“This project is about putting the systems in place that mean we can guarantee to members of the public that when they see this logo they are getting beef from Galloway cattle, rather than beef that has been reared in Galloway.  There’s a lot more to this than just a logo.  Behind it will be a robust Quality Assurance scheme that we are introducing early next year, and we’re keen to hear from retailers and supply chain partners who want to work with us to become ambassadors for the breed.

“This is an exciting time for the Galloway.  Interest in native breeds and grass fed beef is soaring as members of the public are perhaps eating beef less often, but when they do they want the best.  The Galloway is unequivocally one of the best beef breeds in the world, and it thrives in our local landscapes. 

 

“We are determined to put in place the foundations that will secure a successful future for the Galloway.  Making sure it is clearly identifiable is the first stage in this process.”

The launch marks the start of a two year project called Defining Galloway Beef part funded by Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme to develop a new project to promote Galloway Beef and to encourage more farmers to think about stocking Galloways.

The project will include the development and launch of a Quality Assurance and traceability scheme, it will support young farmers and new entrants learning journey delegations to attend three international cattle events, develop an education toolkit for schools and will seek supply chain partnerships to improve consumer access to Galloway Beef.

Thirteen year old McKenzie Ross of Romesbeoch Farm in Shawhead handled prize winning Galloway bullock Jock during the launch.  McKenzie, who attends Castle Douglas High School, has been showing Galloways since he was six years old and is one of the next generation of young farmers that the Galloway Cattle Society want to encourage with this project. 

Speaking after the launch McKenzie said: 
“I’ve been brought up with Galloways since the day I was born and I would like to farm them when I’m older.  I like the power and the shape of Galloways and I like the personality of the breed - some can be really friendly and others can be very stubborn.

“I think this project is a great idea to encourage more people to buy Galloway Beef, which will encourage more people to farm them.”

Butchers, retailers, restaurants and other supply chain partners who are interested in becoming Galloway Beef Ambassadors as part of the new Quality Assurance Scheme are being encouraged to contact the Galloway Cattle Society to register their interest on info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk .

Ends

Photo:  Attached photo shows McKenzie Ross with prize winning Galloway Jock.

Contact: 
For further information please contact Dorothy Goldie, Secretary of Galloway Cattle Society on: 
info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk or 07730 143976.

Notes for Editors:

• This project is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Union – LEADER 2014-2020 programme.
• The Galloway Cattle Society was established in 1877 and is tasked with responsibility for protecting, managing and growing the Galloway cattle breed.
• The Galloway is one of the oldest and purest of Scotland’s native cattle breeds. 
• The beef from Galloway cattle has some distinct properties which are a direct result of their breed, including marbling of fat through the meat and balance of omega oils. 
• Galloway Beef is widely considered to be a premium meat, yet at present it rarely commands a premium price at the farm gate.

The Galloway Cattle Society has secured grant funding from Dumfries and Galloway’s LEADER programme to develop a new project to promote Galloway Beef and to encourage more farmers to think about stocking Galloways.

Titled ‘Defining Galloway Beef’ the project was awarded £35,000 from the Rural Enterprise Local Action Group to deliver a two year project designed to stimulate market demand for meat from the breed.  The project will include the development and launch of a Quality Assurance and traceability scheme, it will support young farmers and new entrants learning journey delegations to attend three international cattle events, develop an education toolkit for schools and will seek supply chain partnerships to improve consumer access to Galloway Beef.

The need for the project has arisen from concerns over the way the term ‘Galloway Beef’ is being used across the south of Scotland due to the dual meaning of the term.  To the customer does Galloway Beef mean beef from cattle reared in Galloway, or does it mean beef from the breed Galloway Cattle?  This lack of clarity and the potential avenues to address it was explored within a scoping study commissioned by the Galloway Cattle Society last year.  That study and member consultation identified the need for an easily identifiable Galloway Beef brand, which is due to be unveiled next month. 

John Finlay, Chair of the Galloway Cattle Society, said: 
“We have been aware of the confusion around the term Galloway Beef for a long time and we have spent the last couple of years researching the best way to address it.  We wanted to design a solution that would benefit our members, our supply chain partners and members of the public who want to buy and enjoy Galloway Beef.   

“The study we commissioned noted the opportunity to provide clarity for consumers through the introduction of a Quality Assurance scheme, backed up by an easily identifiable brand.  That is the project we are now able to proceed with thanks to this funding award by LEADER.  We are also looking to the future of our breed by organising learning journeys for our younger members to ensure the Galloway has a strong future as a sought after, premium and sustainable breed.”

The Galloway is one of the oldest and purest of Scotland’s native cattle breeds.  The beef from Galloway cattle has some distinct properties which are a direct result of their breed, including marbling of fat through the meat and balance of omega oils.  This beef is widely considered to be a premium meat, yet at present it rarely commands a premium price at the farm gate.

Scott McKinnon who Chairs the Development Committee of the Galloway Cattle Society said: 
“It has been a long journey over a number of years to get to this point, and it’s important to acknowledge the support we have had during this time from industry experts, such as DG Food and Drink and Connect Local. 

“This is an opportunity to convey important messages about Galloway cattle and Galloway Beef, both to local people, local businesses and further afield.  Beef from Galloway cattle is really very special so we are keen to see our local native breed beef being properly showcased and promoted.”

Emma Harper MSP, who is Parliamentary Liaison officer to the Rural Economy Cabinet Secretary, has given the project her backing saying: 
“I attended the Galloway Cattle World Congress last year and was impressed by the organisational capability of the Society.  The Galloway is one of Dumfries & Galloway’s most iconic native breeds.  This project is very important to the long term sustainability of our rural economy by creating profile, learning opportunities and tangible supply chain development that will open doors and create market demand.

“The Society has my full support for this project and I will endeavour to bring their achievements to the attention of the Scottish Government as it should be an exemplar model of sustainable rural development in the south of Scotland.”

Photo & Interview Opportunity: 
Date: Morning of 6th December 2017 (time tbc)
Venue:  Dumfries Cattle Market, Huntingdon Rd, Dumfries DG1 1NF

Purpose: Launch of the new brand for Galloway Beef. 
Photos & Interviews:  John Finlay, Scott McKinnon, some young farmers with Galloway cattle.
Full details will follow.

Contact: 
For further information please contact Dorothy Goldie, Secretary of Galloway Cattle Society on: 
info@gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk or 07730 143976.

Notes for Editors:

• This project is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Union – LEADER 2014-2020 programme.
• The Galloway Cattle Society was established in 1877 and is tasked with responsibility for protecting, managing and growing the Galloway cattle breed.
• Key findings from the Galloway Cattle Society’s scoping study are outlined below:
  • Premium and native breed beef is becoming more sought after by a particular market segment who seeks provenance, quality and a distinct product.
  • The attributes of beef from Galloway cattle are a good fit with emerging food trends.
  • 100% Galloway beef is widely recognised by members and supply chain partners as being a premium product that, when finished and hung properly, is one of the best meats in the world.
  • Members overwhelmingly believed the potential of the breed has been nowhere near realised.

 

Friday 10th November 2017

 

Judges;-  Mr James Medland, Wilminstone Hall, Wilminstone, Tavistock, Devon

Galloways were very much wanted at the recent Society sale held at Harrison & Hetherington’s Carlisle Mart.   Pedigree and commercial purchasers keenly bid for all ages with 100 % clearance in the pedigree section and averages up on the year.    

The male champion Tegsonse Kodiak was from  N & S Hammill at Pyegreave Farm, Macclesfield, this 2 ½ year old bull is by the AI sire  Blackcraig Kodiak and out of Lady Petra of Low Arvie, one of three cows owned by the husband and wife team.  Kodiak was a favourite being shown at the Great Yorkshire show and is off home to pedigree breeders Robert McConnell of Gass, Glenluce, Newton Stewart for 3400gns. 

Gib and Allan McMillan received both the champion and reserve champion awards with Ying of Over Barskeoch and Cathy Zest of Over Barskeoch.  Ying, a May 2015 born in calf heifer, is sired by Huntly Victor and out of Tansy of Over Barskeoch, she sold for 3000gns to Messrs Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington, Derbyshire.  Ying was sold in calf to Penninghame Windfall which was purchased as a calf at the Penninghame dispersal. 

The reserve champion Cathy Zest of Over Barskeoch is another Victor daughter and out of Toffee Cathy of Over Barskeoch, a female who consistently breeds champions as she bred last year’s female champion Toffee Y of Over Barskeoch.   This  junior bulling heifer is off home with Messrs GH White & Son, Hartsgarth, Newcastleton for 2900gns.

Next top in the female section was 2000gns which was received twice by Messrs McMorran, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire for Brownie 120th of Miefield and Scottish Queen 184th of Miefield, both by 6000gns Ruler of Kilnstown, they sold with  Blue Grey calves at foot to Messrs Elliot, Blackhall, Ewes, Langholm and G & C Neve & Son, Haining House, Lambley, Brampton, respectively.  The McMorran’s then sold another four  Ruler of Kilnstown’s daughters to average 1840gns.

Receiving second place to the champion was Barlaes Nancy 163rd   from Robert McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry, Castle Douglas, this 21 month old heifer  is by the homebred sire  Barlaes Magic and out of Barlaes Nancy 153rd.  She sold for 1900gns to an undisclosed buyer for exhibiting next year at county shows. 

Barlaes also received 1400gns for Barlaes Katie 75th, another Magic daughter, this January 2016 born heifer is off home with SJ & D Pedley, Yore House, Lunds, Sedbergh, Cumbria.

G J Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton sold  Myrtel 624 of Whitehill with a  Bluegray calf at foot for 1800gns, this Neilman of Whtiehill daughter went north of the border with J & M Walker, Raeburnfoot, Eskdalemuir. Spout Bank also sold Gribun Stephani, a Vivaldi of Over Barskeoch daughter to Messrs Porter, 19 Dunfell View, Kirkby Thore, Penrith again for 1800gns

Gordon and Kathleen Gillian, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet,   received 1500gns for their first place heifer Mima 19th of High Creoch, this May 2015 Zoton of Nether Rusko daughter is off home with the Neve family at Haining House.  The husband and wife team then sold Tancy 22nd of High Creoch, for 1300gns, another Zoton daughter she sold to D & E Campbell, Benview, Kilmoluaig, Isle of Tiree.

AVERAGES
3 Bulls sold to average £1872.50 (+£1085.50)
14 Heifers in Milk  £1709.25 (+£301.67)
12 Senior Bulling Heifers £980 (-£37.06)
15 Junior Bulling Heifers £1127 (+£331.10)
5 Cows £693 (-£286.75)

LEADING AWARDS

Marshall Jackson Cup ( Champion Female) Won by  Messrs Wallance, Over Barskeoch, Dalry – Ying of Over Barskeoch 

Solmain Cup (Best Junior Bulling Heifer)  Won by   Messrs Wallance, Over Barskeoch, Dalry – Cathy Zest of Over Barskeoch 

Isaac Hedley Cup (Best Pair Calving Heifers)  Won  by   to be confirmed.

Galloway Association Trophy for best bull  Won by N & S Hammill – Tegsnose Kodiak

Pedigree Senior  Bull
1st         N & S Hammill, Pyegrave Farm, Coalpit Lane, Langley, Macclesfield – Tegsnose Kodiak to RM McConnell, Gass Farm, Glen Luce, Newton Stewart for 3400gns

2nd       G & K Gilligan, High Creoch, Gatehouse of Fleet – Peter of High Creoch to A & B Edmondson Waloway, Penruddock, Penrith, Cumbria for 1000gns

3rd        G & K Gilligan, High Creoch – Pilot of High Creoch to R Beattie, 109 Glenpark Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone  for 950gns

Pedigree heifer in calf or in milk
1st       Messrs Wallace, Over Barskeoch, Dalry, Castle Douglas – Ying of Over Barskeoch to Messrs Evans, Dale Cottage Farm, Wessington, Derbyshire for 3000gns

2nd  W & M McMorran & Son, Miefield, Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire – Brownie 119th of Miefield to RE Wood & Son, Kingledores, Broughton, Biggar for 1820gns  

3rd W & M McMorran & Son,  – Tracey 25th of Miefield to RE Wood & Son, Kingledores  for 1720gns  

Other leading prices
W & M McMorran – Brownie 120th of Miefield to Messrs Elliot, Blackhall, Ewes, Langholm for 2000gns
W & M McMorran – Scottish Queen 184th of Miefield to Messrs G & C Neve, Haining House Farm, Lambley, Brampton for 2000gns

GJ Kyle, Spout Bank, Walton – Myrtle 624 of Whitehill to J & M Walker, Raeburnfoot, Eskdalemuir, Langolm for 1800gns

G J Kyle – Gribun Stephanie to Messrs Porter, 19 Dunfell View, Kirkby Thore, Penrith  for 1800gns

W & M McMorran – Brownie 119th of Miefield to RE Wood & Son for 1820gns

W & M McMorran – Scottish Queen 183rd of Miefield to C Matheson, 1 Corvost, Ardgay, Sutherland, Inverness for 1800gns

Pedigree senior bulling heifer
1st  G & K Gilligan – Mima 19th of High Creoch to G  & C Neve, Haining House for 1500gns

2nd  W J Henderson, Whitehill, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire – Lizzie 682 of Whitehill to D & W Bowman, Bagbie Farm, Carsluith, Newton Stewart for 950gns

3rd G & K Gilligan – Tancy 22nd of High Creoch to D & E Campbell, Benview, Kilmluaig, Isle of Tiree for 1300gns

Other Leading Prices

W J Henderson – Lizzie 668 of Whitehill to Messrs SJ & D Pedley, Yore Housse, Lunds for 950gns

R McConnell, Gass, Glenluce – Claretta 14th of Gass and Isa 23rd of Gass to J T & G Bowen & Co, Pencoedcae Farm, Princetown, Tredegar, Gwent for 850gns

Pedigree junior bulling heifer
1st  Messrs Wallace – Cathy Zest of Over Barskeoch to G H White & Son, Hartsgarth, Langholm for 2900gns

2nd  R J McTurk, Barlaes, Dalry – Barlaes Nancy 163rd to undisclosed purchaser for 1900gns

3rd  R McConnell – Claretta 15th of Gass to A & A Hogg, Milnholm, Langholm for 1180gns

Other leading prices

RJ McTurk – Barlaes Katie 75th to D & E Campbell for 1450gns

R McConnell – Lettie 44th of Gass to SJ & D Pedley for 1000gns

W J Henderson – Clare 697 of Whitehill to SJ & D Pedley for 950gns

Borderway Annual Autumn Suckled Calf Show and Sale

23rd September 2017

The annual autumn suckled calf show and sale at Carlisle was held on Saturday 23rd September and attracted a catalogue entry of 756 head. This event was very kindly sponsored by Capontree Vets, David Allen (accountants), Sure Calf (Zoetis) and Border Cars. The pre-sale judging was ably carried out by renowned showman and cattle finisher Mr W Timm of Barlow.

The overall championship rosette went to a truly outstanding Galloway cross heifer consigned by Messrs Telfer & Claxton of Newton High House, Stocksfield. She was sired by the registered Galloway bull Glenkiln Dynamite and was out of a pure Limousin cow by Rainbow Simon. This stylish heifer is sure to feature in the forthcoming autumn/winter shows and after spirited bidding she was sold for the days top price of £3500 to the judge Mr Timm.

Full report here

 

On Friday 10th November, 2017

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Judge:   Mr John Heard,  Hughslade Farm, Okehampton, Devon

Silverbell takes gold at Yorkshire show.  

With one of the largest entries of Galloways forward in recent years  it was disappointing a wet day awaited our old and new exhibitors, but as always a very warm welcome from our hosts David, Debs, Emma and Will at the Galloway bar made up for the rain.  

The Breed Champion and Junior Champion was Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way she was exhibited by  J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex. This junior heifer born September 2016 was purchased by Jason and Sarah from Dennis and Margaret Gall on their retirement.  Lady Silverbell is by Lochnagar of Gall-way and out of the Lady  Silverbell 6th of Gall-way, which goes back to the Silverbell family from the famous Corrie herd.  This very stylish heifer came from a   class of  8 junior heifers, the largest class of the day and one of the largest classes of Galloways seen at the Yorkshire Show in recent times.  The following day,  Lady Silverbell was again in the awards receiving the reserve interbreed junior championship, just behind the Limousin heifer.  

The reserve and male champion Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh was from Jim and Selina Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, this November 2011 born senior bull is by Blackcraig Quest and out of Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh.  He was second to the champion at the 2017 Royal Highland Show. 

The reserve female was the far travelled Blackcraig Bertha U452 from Mrs H Heerema, Balavil Estate, Balavil, Kingussie, Inverness shire, this September 2012 born Blackcraig Rasputin daughter was shown with her bull calf -  Strath Urr Yogi  at foot and very able shown by stockman Robert Marshall and daughter Ashley. 

The reserve male champion was Coldplay of Fingland exhibited by Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive and Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Bewcastle, Cumbria.  This April 2011 born bull is the senior stock sire at Klondyke and is by Kirmabreck Monarch and out of Lady Polka 1st of Fingland

The Galloway breed were represented for the first time in many years in the all the interbreed team awards, pair, interbreed, group and junior group and we are delighted to report the group of Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, Blackcraig Bertha and  the pairs champion Sensation 1st of Troloss and Nancy 1st of Troloss were third in the interbreed Beef Group competition.

Once again David and Debs Heath kindly donated £100 for the new exhibitor  award, this year with more entries than in past years, there were three new exhibitor forward.    The winner of this award was  Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar. 

A very special thanks to David, Debs, Emma and Will for organizing the “Galloway Bar”  we  are very well looked after in our home from home,   it always surprises me how many people (and calf) we can get in that small “office”.

                          Leading Awards

The Cholmondeley Perpetual Trophy for Galloway Champion:-   J & S Wareham – Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Yorkshire Agricultural Society Cash Prize for Champion:-      J & S Wareham – Lady  Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Slitheroford Perpetual Trophy for Group of Three Animals owned and bred by exhibitor  :-   J & S Ross

Pair of Animals by the same sire:- Troloss Farms – Sensation 1st of Troloss and Nancy 1st of  .
Troloss – sired by Blackcraig Dec

Galloway Junior Champion :-  J & S Wareham – Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Champion  Male :-  J & S Ross – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Class Placings

Bull any age

1st     J & S Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries – Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh , 
11/10/11, sire Blakcraig Quest                                                                                               
2nd     Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaive, Thornhill – Coldplay of Fingland, 12/04/11, Sire Kirkmabreck Monarch
3rd     Mrs H Heerema, Balavil Estate, Balavil, Kingussie, Inverness shire – Strath Urr Yogi, 20/09/16 sire Blackcraig Vagabond
4th     Mr N  S Hammill, Pyegreave Farm, Langle, Macclesfield  - Tegnose Kodiak 08/05/15 sire Blackcraig Kodiac.       

  Cow any age

1st          Mrs H Heerema,-  Blackcraig Bertha 22/09/12 sire Blackcraig Rasputin
2nd         J & S Ross - Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch 28/09/11 sire Kirkmabreck Nimrod
3rd         Heath and Gagg, Heatherfield, Wroot -  Emma’s Own Jasmine 10/12/13 sire Black Jack of Lanelybield.

Heifer, born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st August, 2015.

1st        J & S Ross - Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch 04/09/14 sire Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh
2nd       Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, Biggar - Sensation 1st of Troloss, 16/03/15 sire Blackcraig Dec
3rd       Troloss Farms - Nancy 1st of Troloss, 18/04/15 sire Blackcraig Dec

Heifer, born on after 1st September 2015

1st        J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth, Broadoack, East Sussex -  Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way, 30/09/16 sire Lochnagar of Gall-way
2nd       Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchanan Street, Balfron, Glasgow – Harveys Zsa Zsa 11/09/15 sire Blackcraig Kodiac.
3rd        Troloss Farms - Belle 2nd of Troloss, 13/03/16 sire Troloss Jaguar
4th        J & S Ross -  Beauty 1806 of Romesbeoch 22/09/15 sire Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh
5th        J & S Wareham - Wareham’s Grace 3rd, 18/03/16 sire Ballavair Black Jack
6th        Troloss Farms -  Black Beauty 1st of Troloss 18/03/16 sire Blackcraig Dec
7th        Heath and Gagg -  Emma’s Own Matilda (Dun) 30/03/16 sire Fergal of Upper Buckna
8th        Heath and Gagg -  Ravenfield Naomi 25/12/15 sire Fergal of Upper Buckna

Group of Three Animals

1st              J & S Ross
2nd             Heath & Gagg

Pair of animals by the same sire

1st              Troloss  Farms
2nd             J & S Ross
3rd              Heath & Gagg

STAGS TAVISTOCK LIVESTOCK CENTRE

 

Tuesday 4th July 2017

A packed ringside saw Galloways top at 950 guineas for Wyn Winters’ stylish heifer Esmeralda of the Valley.  Wyn sold 3 heifers which were all purchased by the respected Galloway breeder Mr Tom Roskilly, Nutley Farms.

Reserve heifer was Steve and Richard Langdon’s Luckworthy Betty, changing hands for 820 guineas.  Third was the traditional heifer from Mr Clive Groves Voxham Lulu and sold for 740 guineas.

The auctioneers Stags, donated a bottle of Bells whisky and was won by the Jordan family with their quality Saler x Galloway bulling heifers purchased by Mr John Heard, Hughslade for £870.

Many thanks to our judges Crispin Alford and George Palmer, Stags Auctioneers and their staff.

The day concluded with a meal at The Forest Inn, Hexworthy where the hospitality was tops.

We would also like to thank our sponsors; Dartmoor Brewery, Tithe Barn Nutrients, Exmoor Hay & Straw, PFG Fabrication,  Duchy of Cornwall and W H Bond & Sons Ltd.

Judge –  Mr Andrew McConchie, Stryde Cottage, 8 Ramsay Wood, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire      

Galloways awarded Native Interbreed Team Award and  Interbreed Junior  Championship.

For the second year running, the impressive bull Blackcraig Sid from John, Ann, Iain and Kelly Finlay from Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas, clinched the Breed Champion award at Scotland’s premier event the Royal Highland Show.   The 7 year old,  senior stock bull Blackcraig Sid is by the homebred bull Blackcraig Nimrod, who is a previous National show winner  and out of Finmac Libby N195 an embryo John and Willie MacLean imported from Australia - Libby is also a former show cow winning at the Royal Highland show three times.    Sid has had an successful show career to date, as he was unbeaten last year, awards included Interbreed and National Show champion at Dumfries show.  

Taking the overall reserve and female  title was Jim and Selina Ross, Romesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries with Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch, this September 2014 born  Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh daughter came first in the largest class of the day, she is out of the famous Nerys line.    This was her second show outing.      Her sire - Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh  was reserve male champion in a repeat of the male championships from last year’s Highland show.   Turbo Tam  was purchased at 2013 Spring show and sale at Castle Douglas for 2000gns, he is by Blackcraig Quest and out of Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh. 

Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, by Biggar took home the reserve female champion with Sensation 1st of Troloss, expertly brought out by stockman Joe Cockburn stood second to the female and reserve overall champion, she is by Blackcraig Dec – Troloss’s senior stock sire which was purchased in 2014 for 3000gns and out of  Ben Lomond Keepsake.

Silverbell 12th of Gall-way from Jason and Sarah Wareham, Little Tottingworth, Broadoak, East Sussex was awarded Galloway Junior Champion and  then later on in the week was awarded supreme interbreed Junior Championship - a first for the Galloway breed.  Silverbell 12th  a 20 month old  Lochnagar of Gall-way daughter and out of the renowned Silverbell family was purchased privately from Dennis and Margaret Gall on their retirement. 

The reserve junior was the Strathurr Yogi, exhibited by new members and first time exhibitors at the show Balavil Estates, Kingussie, brought out by   stockman Robert Marshall, this 9month old bull is by Blackcraig Vagabond and out of Blackcraig Bertha which Robert sold to Balavil when he joined the company. 

As new exhibitors to the Galloway section, Balavil Estates received the new exhibitors prize of £100 which is presented  by David and Debs Heath.

Congratulations to the Galloway Native team,   J & A Finlay – Blackcraig Sid, J & S Ross – Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch and Balavil Esates – Blackcraig Bertha U452 who was place first in Native Breeds Interbreed Team Competition on the Saturday of the show over the other five native breeds.    An award the Galloways have not won since 2010.

Once again the Society was represented in the Breed Society Avenue with the exhibition stand -   we were delighted to welcome everyone to the stand, especially our overseas visitors which included, Germans, Dutch, Austrian and Canadian friends.  Thanks to our members who manned the stand and all our home bakers who provided goodies for everyone. 

Leading Awards

Champion Medal, Dr William Heughan Memorial Trophy, The Dr Gillespie Memorial Challenge Trophy and cash prize for breed champion.
J & A Finlay                                                      Blackcraig Sid   

Rosette for best Junior Female
J & S Wareham                                                  Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Rosette for best Junior Bull,                                                                         
Balavil Estate                                                     Strathurr Yogi

Junior Champion Prize of £25, Rosette for best Junior Animal, 
J & S Wareham                                                   Lady Silverbell 12th of Gall-way 

Rosette for reserve Junior Animal 
Balavil Estate                                                      Strathurr Yogi

The Francis Gourlay Galloway Cattle Society Memorial Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Female
J & S Ross                                                           Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch

Rosette for reserve Female
Troloss Farms                                                       Sensation 1st of Troloss

The Galloway Cattle Society 100th Show Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, Rosette for best Bull
J & A Finlay                                                          Blackcraig Sid

Rosette for best reserve bull
J & S Ross                                                            Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Bronze Medal for Breeder of best Bull
J & A Finlay

Rosette for herdsman in charge of best Animal.
Mr Iain Finlay

Rosette for best Animal bred by Exhibitor
J & A Finlay

The Reid- Walker Perpetual Challenge bowl for best Group, consisting of one Bull and two Females all being the property of one Exhibitor
J & S Ross

The Tordarroch Perpetual Challenge Trophy for the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Galloway Classes
J & S Ross

New Exhibitor Prize of £100 presented by David and Debs Heath, Yorkshire Show 
Won by Balavil Estate.

Male and Overall Champion – Messrs J Finlay with Blackcraig Sid

Reserve Male Champion – J & S Ross with Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh

Female Champion and Reserve Overall  – J & S Ross with Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch

Reserve Female Champion -  Troloss Farms  with Sensation 1st of Troloss

Junior Champion – J & S Wareham with Silverbell 12th of Gall-way

Reserve Junior Champion –  Balavil Estate with Strathurr Yogi

Class placings 
 

FEMALE born on or after 1st January 2016         

1st  Troloss Farms, Troloss Farms, Elvanfoot, by Biggar -  Delilah 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 300285, 01/05/2016, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Delilah, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Troloss Farms, Belle 2nd of Troloss, UK562728 200270, 13/03/2016, S: Troloss Jaguar, D: Troloss Belle, Breeder: Exhibitor

3rd J & S Wareham, Little Tottingworth Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield , East Sussex - Warehams Grace 3rd, UK268284 200180, 18/03/2016, S: Ballavair Black Jack, D: Barlaes Grace 75th, Breeder: Exhibitor
   
FEMALE born on or between 1st September and 31st December 2015           

1st  J & S Wareham, Lady Siverbell 12th  of Gall-Way, UK544700 300041, 30/09/2015, S: Lochnagar of Gall-Way, D: Lady Siverbell 6th of Gall-Way, Breeder: Messrs D & M Gall

2nd Ross,  J. & S., Rombesbeoch, Shawhead, Dumfries -  Beauty 1800 of Romesbeoch , UK582716 701800, 22/09/2015, S: Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh , D: Beauty 221 of Romesbeoch , Breeder: Exhibitor 

3rd McCornick, Mr Michael, Barquhill, Newton Stewart -  Barquhill Dusty K804, UK583299 100804, 24/09/2015, S: Barquhill Dominator, D: Blackcraig Dusty S392, Breeder: Exhibitor

4th Harvey Cattle, 100 Buchannan Street, Balfron, Glasgow - Harveys Zsa Zsa , UK543027 200208, 11/09/2015, S: Blackcraig Kodiac , D: Ben Lomond Vimto , Breeder: Exhibitor

FEMALE born on or between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015       

1st Ross,  J. & S., Nerys 1668 of Romesbeoch, UK582716 101668, 04/09/2014, S: Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, D: Nerys 418 of Romesbeoch, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Troloss Farms, Sensation 1st of Troloss, UK562728 700240, 16/03/2015, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Ben Lomond Keepsake, Breeder: Exhibitor

3rd McCornick, Mr Michael, Barquhill Dusty H747, UK583299 700747, 06/09/2014, S: Blackcraig Sid, D: Blackcraig Dusty S392, Breeder: Exhibitor

4th Troloss Farms, Mercedes 1st of Troloss, UK562728 100234, 17/02/2015, S: Troloss Impeccable, D: Troloss Charm, Breeder: Exhibitor

5th Troloss Farms, Nancy 1st of Troloss, UK562728 400251, 18/04/2015, S: Blackcraig Dec, D: Troloss Catherine, Breeder: Exhibitor

6th Cornthwaite, Messrs D & R, Balgray Hill, Lockerbie - Lady Silverbell 11th of Gall-way, UK544700 200040, 29/09/2014, S: Lochnagar of Gall-way, D: Lady Silverbell 7th of Gall-way, Breeder: D & M Gall           

 
FEMALE, in Milk, born before 1st September 2014         

1st   Ross,  J. & S., Nerys 1306 of Romesbeoch (ET), UK582716 301306, 28/09/2011, S: Kirkmabreck Nimrod, D: Doon-of-Urr Nerys 42nd, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd  Balavil Estate,  Balavil, Kingussie, Perthshire - Blackcraig Bertha U452, UK582801 100452, 22/09/2012, S: Blackcraig Rasputin, D: Blackcraig Bertha O228, Breeder: J & A Finlay

3rd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Shancastle, Moniaivie, Thornhill -  Klondyke Illusion, UK582312 400548, 02/10/2013, S: Klondyke Solution, D: Klondyke Yazmine, Breeder: Exhibitor
             

BULL born on or after 1st January 2015     

1st Balavil Estate, Strathurr Yogi, UK528232 500014, 20/09/2016, S: Blackcraig Vagabond, D: Blackcraig Bertha , Breeder: R & V Marshall

2nd Klondyke Farms Ltd, Klondyke Zoltar, UK582312 200637, 05/09/2015, S: Holsten Oder Y77, D: Klondyke Caprice, Breeder: Exhibitor 
 
            
BULL born on or before 31st December 2014       

1st Finlay, Messrs J, Blackcraig, Corsock, Castle Douglas - Blackcraig Sid, UK582801 300363, 11/09/2010, S: Blackcraig Nimrod, D: Finmac Libby N195, Breeder: Exhibitor

2nd Ross,  J. & S., Turbo Tam of Nether Cleugh, UK582837 700215, 11/10/2011, S: Blackcraig Quest, D: Nerys Patricia of Nether Cleugh, Breeder: P Hunter Blair