By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Northumbria Holstein Breeders Club annual competition
HAVING won the small herds section of the Northumbria Holstein Breeders Club’s annual competition last year, Michael Sutherland’s Ellenneff was the best large herd this year.
Results
Large herds 1, D.M. Sutherland, Ellenneff; 2, Newheaton Holsteins, Newheaton; 2, D. Barber, Pont.
Small herds 1, J.P. Hall, Ashpetal; 2, G. and D.W.J. Clark, Fleetshot; 3, A.W. Dixon, Alon.
Cow, on inspection 1, Newheaton Holsteins, Newheaton Cello Cleo; 2, S. Ball, Chloanne Goldwyn Gracious; 3, J.P. Hall, Ashpetal Augustus Madrigal.
Heifer, on production and inspection 1, S. Ball, Chloanne Goldwyn Gracious 2; 2, G. and H. Bradley, Langpark Bruce Jet; 3, G. and D.W.J. Clark, Petteril September August.
Heifer, on inspection 1, J.P. Hall, Ashpetal Brad Grey; 2, G. and D.W.J. Clark, Petterill September August; 3, D.M. Sutherland, Ellenneff Crest Becula 11.
Cow family 1, S. Ball, Gracious; 2, G. and D.W.J. Clark, Flower; 3, G. and H. Bradley, Jet.
Mature cow 1, G. and H. Bradley, Langpark Formation Faenza; 2, G. and D.W.J. Clark, Fleetshot Vision Katrina; 3, A.W. Dixon, Benlaw Drew Dellia 9.
Progeny Group Newheaton Holsteins, Etazon Lord Lily.
Super cow S. Ball, Chloanne Webster Gracious.
Herd, on production D.M. Sutherland, Ellenneff.
Most improved herd Newheaton Holsteins, Newheaton.
Top herd on inspection G. and D.W.J. Clark, Fleetshot.
Herdsperson David Clark.
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