Winter 2015 - Dexter Cattle Society New Zealand

New Zealand
Dexter Dispatch
Number 88 Winter 2015
Marking the beginning of Modern Dexters in New Zealand –
Meadowpark Charles, bred by Alec and Anne Meades
Contents
Page
Editorial…………………………………………………………………. 2
President Report ...………………………………………………..
3
Membership Report……………………………………………………... 5
Cow Facts……………………………………………………………….. 6
Showing & Judging………………………………………………….….. 6
Research – Animal Welfare Act...…………………………...…………. 7
What is A1 vs A2 Milk…………...…………………………………….. 9
Milk Protein Tests..……….…………...……………………….……….. 12
Circle H’s Frederick...........................................................................…... 13
Council & Area Group Contacts, Membership Details….……………... 16-17
Area Reports……………………………………………………………. 18
Willows First Show’s…………………..………….……..…………….. 22
How Old Is My Dexter…………………….…………………………… 23
DCSNZ AGM …....……………………………...……………….…….. 23
A Poem by Stefani Millman……………………………………………. 28
What Is This? .....……………………………...……….……………….. 29
Handy Hint.....................................…....................................................... 29
Show Results…. ....................................................................................... 31
For Sale, Wanted, For Lease……………………………………………. 32
Front cover:
“Circle H’s Frederick”
Frederick is an A2/A2 carrier for A2 milk
Owned and Photo supplied by Stefani Millman (USA)
More details on A2 Milk on page 9 and Frederick on page 13
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EDITORIAL
By Dr Sam Dean (NIWA)
Human induced climate change is one of the widest-reaching hazards facing
New Zealand.
It significantly influences how
the risks from many hazards
are likely to change in the
future. In essence, climate
change describes how the
average weather patterns over
New Zealand, and their
extremes, will change from
their current state. This
change is being predicted as a
result of the "global warming"
of the Earth, caused by the
emission of greenhouse gases.
Causes of Climate Change
On the issue of global warming and its causes, the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) stated in its most recent assessment report that it is
extremely likely that more than half of the observed increase in global average
surface temperature from 1951 to 2010 was caused by the anthropogenic
increase in greenhouse gas concentrations and other anthropogenic forcing’s
together. "This statement was based on a vast array of evidence from
observations, as well as our understanding of the physics of the atmosphere,
ocean and land.
Globally, the biggest contribution to greenhouse gases is from carbon dioxide,
which is emitted when fossil fuels are burnt for their energy. In New Zealand
the emission of methane from agriculture is also a significant contribution.
Potential consequences of Climate Change
Some of the key impacts of climate change for New Zealand are:
 Sea level rise - Sea levels around New Zealand are expected to rise
due to the ocean expanding as it warms, as well as the melting of
glaciers. Sea level rise around New Zealand is likely to be similar to
global projections. This rise depends on the amount of warming, and
critically on the response of glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica.
 Heavy rainfall and flooding - A warmer atmosphere can hold more
moisture (about 7% more for every 1°C increase in temperature).
Modelling work suggests that for New Zealand all rainfall extremes
can be expected to increase by about this amount. On top of this, local
atmospheric circulation changes can further increase or decrease
rainfall extremes.
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
Drought – Droughts are projected to become more frequent and more
intense under climate change. Droughts represent a significant cost to
the agricultural sector of the New Zealand economy.
 Strong winds – Climate models suggest that the frequency of extreme
winds over New Zealand is likely to increase in almost all areas in
winter, and decrease in summer. Increases in strong winds may mean
that coastal regions exposed to the prevailing winds may be subject to
an increase in the frequency of heavy swells, which would add to the
effects of higher sea levels
 Daily temperature extremes and frosts – In addition to changes in
mean temperature, daily temperature extremes will also vary with
regional warming. A large decrease in the number of frost days is
projected for the central North Island and in the South Island as the
21st Century progresses. An increase in the number of days above
25°C is also expected, particularly at already warm northern locations.
High temperature extremes are known to have impacts on human
health as well as economic costs.
 Biological systems - Higher temperatures could favour conditions for
the increased spread of exotic diseases and pests, affecting both fauna
and flora.
“Dr Sam Dean is a climate scientist in the climate variability group, NIWA
Wellington. Sam’s primary research is in the use of global climate models
to understand climate variability and change for New Zealand now and into
the future. More specifically he works on understanding the mechanisms
driving changes in extreme rainfall events, as he considers this to be the way
in which New Zealand will first notice the effects of climate change. In
collaboration with the University of Oxford and the University of Melbourne
he leads the New Zealand part of a project called weatherathome
(http://www.climateprediction.net/weatherathome/), which allows people to
participate in understanding how NZ weather extremes are changing
already, and allows them to help make predictions for the future.”
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Betsy Smith
Well folks the AGM is almost upon us again. Well done to the organisers for
all their hard work.
I wish to summarise a few important points:This year’s event will be held in Napier on 6 th & 7th June and promises to be as
enjoyable as in previous years. Further details are in this Dispatch and also on
the website. A number of people have registered their attendance already, but
if you haven’t yet done so, it’s not too late. The registration form can be found
on the website. The Sunday bus trip has been a highlight of past AGMs so
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please bear that in mind when making travel arrangements. We would love
you to join us on this outing.
Remits for the AGM are printed in this issue along with proxy voting forms
for those unable to attend. Please contact your Area Rep or a Council member
if you wish to submit a proxy vote and don’t know who could take it for you.
Tickets for the beautiful handcrafted quilted bed footer are selling well. If you
haven’t yet bought some tickets, you can do so up until the AGM (including
on the Saturday), as the raffle will be drawn at the AGM dinner. The bed
footer is a stunning one-off collector’s item, especially made for the Napier
venue. Details and photo were in the last Dispatch and can be found elsewhere
in this issue. Check it out.
DON’T FORGET THE PHOTO COMPETITION. Some have been sent in
already, but we can always accommodate more. Entries close 29 th May.
Send entries to Jo Brightwell – [email protected]. A reminder to write
‘AGM Photo Comp’ in the subject line and that photos MUST include the
name of the class you are entering as well as your name. Again details were in
the last Dispatch and are included in this issue.
Garth will be standing down from Council after the upcoming AGM, due to
ill-health. I would like to acknowledge Garth’s contribution and wish him well
in his ‘retirement’.
A big thank you to these 3 new ARs (Area Reps): Daryl Dixon Counties/Franklin; Marie Potts – Taranaki & Trudy Robertson –Manawatu.
Your willingness to fill these vacancies is much appreciated by Council and
the wider membership.
At the time of writing one nomination for President has been received. Profile
included in this Dispatch.
Council needs another member (or 2). Nominations will have closed by the
time you read this, but Council can co-opt members, so if you are interested
please get in touch.’
There has been positive feedback from members about the colour added to the
last Dispatch. This is now a permanent feature of our magazine. Well done to
Maureen for pursuing this to fruition.
The Herd Registry update has now been completed. A huge thanks to Grant
and Tony for undertaking this massive task. Our challenge as a Society is now
to ensure that the Registry is kept as accurate as possible. For this to happen,
ALL members are asked to be vigilant about sending the green Registration
Form to Mary (Assist. Herd Registrar) when an animal is culled from your
herd ie is deceased, sent to the yards or the works or sold to a non-member.
This has always been a requirement, but over the years it has not always been
carried out. What we have discovered is that there are far fewer ACTUAL
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registered Dexters owned by members than the Registry had indicated. A
report on this work will be given at the AGM.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Maureen Pettersson
I hope that your grass is growing
heaps and that you all have enough
to carry your stock through winter.
This can an expensive time of year
because of the need to buy in
Silage or Hay, if you don’t make
your own. I used 4 large bales of
Silage plus Hay over the summer
drought and with carrying extra
mouths to feed finished with very
little on the ground.
Thanks go to a friendly neighbour
for allowing us to use a couple of his paddocks, in return for meat, eggs and
cleaning up many years of weeds etc. once finished. Problem was that these
paddocks had no water, so we had to buy extra garden hoses, which we put
together so that they went across the road and into the corner of the paddocks.
They are all due back home next weekend.
Please look out for an up and coming episode of ‘Country Calendar” on TV
One. Along with others, Arjan Pederson is to star in one that will follow him
showing Belgium Blues and I have been told by his mum Rosalie that there
will be a flash of Dexters on TV as well.
I hope to see many of you at the coming AGM, which if you have never been
to one before should be a fantastic weekend. Heaps of fun things planned for
the evening Dinner and Sunday bus trip and if you like, come and join us for
drinks and a meal on the Friday night. You will find more information further
on in this Dispatch.
If you need to pay for anything to do with the Dexter Society, you can make
all payments by internet banking directly into the DCSNZ bank account. All
you need to do is put your surname, membership number, what it’s for eg.
your Membership, Registrations etc. Westpac 030498-0252802-00. EASY to
do and you can do this all from your arm chair.
Since the last edition of the Autumn (February) Dispatch, there have been 9
New Members.
On behalf of the Dexter Cattle Society, I would like to welcome all the new
members below and if there is anything you need to know regarding your
membership please do not hesitate to contact me, hopefully I will get to meet
you sometime in the future – perhaps at the Hawkes Bay AGM in June 2015??
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No
NAME
LOCATION
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
Willow & Angel Hoogland
Tania & Jacob McLardy
Lucy & Simon Raisbeck
Bruce & Lynette Taylor
Neil Harker
Earl Mardle & Linda Hand
Peter Boyes & Robert Wright
Rebecca Dawson & Alissa Hutton
Paul & Bernadette Ranson
Te Karaka
Otautau
Methven
Ngaruawahia
Auckland
Bombay
Helensville
Kumeu
Taupiri
PREFIX
Amorosa
Townscale Farm
Sandridge
Te Pua
COW FACT # 8
Cows do not bite grass; rather they curl their tongue
around it because cows do not have any upper teeth.
Almost all the cows chew at least 50 times per minute
and an average cow has more than 40,000 jaw
movements in a single day.
SHOWING & JUDGING REPORT
Betsy Smith
I trust that all exhibitors had an
enjoyable show season and will be
back in the show ring next year.
Hopefully there will be some new
exhibitors next season also.
I’ve received quite a number of
show results over the season,
which have been forwarded to
Maureen and Grant. If yours
haven’t appeared in print and on
the website, please check that I
have received them. Show photos
are always welcome too.
The NIBS and SIBS went ahead with only a few entries. Well done to those
who took part in these 2 Dexter Breed Shows. It would be great to see more
members supporting these 2 DCSNZ events next season.
Maureen and I attended the RAS AGM in Wellington last year, as
representatives of the DCSNZ. We both found the meetings to be most
informative and so will be attending this year’s AGM in Havelock North at the
end of June.
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A reminder about the Snowline and Turoa Youth Trophies. If you qualify to
enter for either of these trophies, there is still time to send your results to me.
Entries close on 1 June. Criteria was included in the last Dispatch and is also
on the website, along with entry forms. Winners will be announced at the
AGM.
RESEARCH REPORT
Brenda Batchelar
THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AS IT APPLIES TO CATTLE
This Code of Welfare is designed to outline the standards of care necessary for
sheep and cattle, and encourage practices to a high level of animal care. These
animals need to be cared for by people with the knowledge, empathy, and
skills to maintain the health and welfare of those animals in their care.
Animals need to be handled quietly, and with minimal stress; it is illegal to use
cattle prods on calves.
A calm voice and/or a
rattle is preferable to
using physical means,
and
the
animals
should be allowed to
settle for at least 20
minutes,
after
mustering,
before
handling, to reduce
stress. A “Judas”
animal can be very
useful for maintaining
calm in a herd being
handled. Cattle being
droved on foot must
not be hurried beyond the limitations of the weakest animal.
Cattle must only be restrained by people who have the skills to control them.
Yards and races must be adequate to contain the animals safely, and stock
prods can only be used (sparingly) on adult cattle. Animals restrained by a
tether must be under supervision.
All stock must receive a sufficient level of good-quality nutrients, free of dust
or mould, to enable them to maintain an acceptable body score (more than 1
on a scale of 1 to 5, ideally 3 or 4) and prevent metabolic and nutritional
disorders. Changes to feed should be done gradually. Also, adequate water for
their needs, of good quality, must be available.
Weather extremes can impact adversely on cattle health. Shade and water
during the hot summer drought, and shelter from wind and strong cold rain in
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winter, are common sense, and apply most directly to calves or animals ill or
injured. Prolonged handling should be avoided during hot, humid conditions
in order to reduce heat stress. Cattle need to have access to areas free of water
and mud, to avoid serious foot problems and inability to lie down. Seasonal
incidents such as severe
droughts,
and
rainstorms, need to be
planned for, with a
contingency plan to
ensure the animals’
welfare.
Sell
or
slaughter
excess
animals which will not
be able to be supplied
with adequate feed and
water during this time.
Be aware that feeding of
roughage causes the
animal to heat up, which is useful to defray chilling in the winter, but has the
opposite effect in times of heat. Cold stress is exacerbated by wind and rain,
especially in the young.
It is necessary to understand the behavioural principles and requirements of
your stock, to avoid undue stress arising from overcrowding, weaning
practices, isolation, the necessity to eat unacceptable food, etc. Increased
stress damages the animal’s immune system, as well as causing it considerable
distress, and illness or death can follow. Being part of a stable social group is
important for stress-reduction and wellbeing.
Signs of ill-health must be dealt with promptly. Quite apart from the welfare
aspect, an unwell animal is far less productive. A documented plan should be
in place to prepare for upcoming disease challenges – i.e. Facial Eczema,
parasites, etc., and preventive measures taken. Care should be taken when
administering drenches or capsules orally, to make sure there are no sharp
edges, or rough handling which could injure the animal’s mouth. The
necessary trace elements for your area should be identified, and supplied
through supplements, injection, boluses, fertiliser, or in the water supply.
Contagious diseases are caused by direct contact with infected animals,
parasites, or vectors such as possums (TB) and rodents (Leptospirosis).
Poisons (eg. rat-bait pellets) must not be left where cattle might get them.
As this report, extracted from the Animal Welfare (Sheep and Beef Cattle)
Code of Welfare 2010 is fairly extensive, I will continue with it next issue.
Many thanks to Prof. David Mellor for his help and access to his welfare
reports.
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What is A1 Versus A2 Milk?
By Faith Schlabach
On our dairy farm, the biggest concern is producing delicious, raw and unhomogenized milk. The second concern is to incorporate the best grazing
genetics available and offer free choice grazing to our stock. The third concern
is to work toward A2/A2 genetics and move away from A1/A1. What are A1
and A2 genetics you ask? A1 is a mutated beta-casein protein found in milk.
I first learned about the A1 genetic mutation in a 2009 Acres USA article and
began a search for more information, which was very hard to come by. I
finally discovered Keith Woodford’s book Devil in the Milk, which has
become my main source of information. It was a bestseller in New Zealand
where it was first published. The book sheds light on the possible link between
the A1 genetic mutation and a range of serious health issues, including heart
disease, type 1 diabetes, autism, and other aggravating neurological disorders .
It is believed that the mutated gene started in the Holstein cow breed hundreds
of years ago, but has been passed to many other breeds because the Holstein
cow has been used to “improve” the production of almost all breeds.
Interestingly, the Guernsey breed only has 2-3% of their cows testing positive
for the A1 mutation.
The health problems are believed to be caused by a tiny protein fragment
formed when we digest A1 beta-casein, a mutated protein in the milk. Milk
that does not contain this mutated protein is called A2 milk. Today, the
majority of the cows in the USA carry the A1 gene.
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The beta-casein
proteins found
in cow’s milk
are made of a
string of 209
amino acids all
linked together.
The difference
between A1 and
A2 amazingly is
just one of
those amino acids. With A1 milk, number 67 is a histidine instead of a
proline! The proline binds very tightly to the amino acids on either side of it
where the histidine does not. The histidine breaks off forming a peptide of a
string of 7 amino acids called beta-casomorphin-7. Casomorphins have opioid
(narcotic) properties and are not digested well by some people. This
apparently can possibly lead to health issues in certain individuals.
As I have researched this issue, there is still much that is not known. For
example, does this mutation affect everyone or just certain people? Does it
affect everyone a little bit and accumulate over the years or does it just
accumulate for
some? At this
point,
from
what I have
read, there are
many
strong
links and clues,
but
more
research has to
be done to
ascertain
the
full depth of
the problem.
This mutation
was discovered
a few decades
ago but was kept under cover, so to speak, until only recently.
The A1 gene can be bred out of a herd in about 10-15 years simply by
choosing what are called A2/A2 sires. This means that neither the dam or
sire carry the A1 gene. Unfortunately, until the consumer is educated and
begins to request A2 milk, the motive will not be there for the selective
breeding in most dairies. Interestingly, New Zealand labels A2 milk in their
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grocery stores. There is some criticism of the A2 Corporation, a private New
Zealand company, for controlling the volume on the A1/A2 genetic issue.
They have even been accused of capitalizing on it. However, I have to agree
with the prospective that there are very large dairy organizations and
companies that would like to keep this information from the public so they do
not have to go through the work of switching over their herds. In other words,
it’s all about efficiency, profit, and momentum, not necessarily what is best for
the people. At least the A2 Corporation is making a profit and raising the bar
for conventional dairies on this issue (therefore accomplishing a little good).
In our family’s case, we can drink any milk without the adverse severe allergy
reactions as long as it is raw. We feel amazingly better and have halted
cavities. I used to think I digested A1 milk as well as the A2 milk, but I have
been rethinking this recently. In just the past couple of weeks we switched
from milking our A1/A2 Blossom (who is my favorite cow) to our A2/A2
Emma Lou. I have noticed two things:
My lower back has not been as stiff in the mornings.
Also, I used to avoid drinking milk in the evenings because it would make my
legs jerky. (restless leg syndrome, otherwise known as RLS) when I have
consumed A2/A2 milk in the evening several times and this has not happened.
One night I had symptoms again and thought that maybe it is not the A1 after
all. Then I remembered that I had feta cheese on my salad that night which
was made from A1 milk. I have experimented back and forth and RLS is
definitely linked to A1 milk for me. Certainly raw milk is MUCH better than
processed milk but I think not as good as it can get with A2 milk. My thought
is since we don’t know the full scoop on the issue, let’s err on the side of
safety. To my husband and me, it is clear that we need to be breeding this
mutated gene out of our cows.
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Faith and her family are located at
‘Misty Morning Farm’
in
the
Shenandoah
Valley, NW
of Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. Their
passion is to raise family sized Jersey
milking cows and working towards a
full herd of A2/A2, with grazing
genetics,
hand-milking
size
teats, smaller frames/statures that will
have 10-15 lactation’s, be true family
friends, and provide a sustainable source of wholesome and heart-healthy
grass-fed meat, milk, cheese, yogurt, other dairy foods, and wonderful
fertilizer for the fields and gardens.
They offer a consulting service and from March 2015 Milking Schools during
spring and for those that can’t attend they can buy a 3 part MILKING
SCHOOL DVD’s.
For more information on Faith, her family and Misty Morning Farm check
out their website www.mistymorningfarmva.com
MILK PROTEIN TESTS
By Maureen Pettersson
Dexters may be worth more if they carry the A2/A2 gene and overseas
(especially the US) there is a large call for A2 milk and even though it is not
as common to obtain in New Zealand, there are a number of tests available in
New Zealand and/or Australia. (Thanks to Legacy Dexter Cattle USA for the
informative description’s below.)
A2 Beta Casein Milk - Beta Casein (A2) is an important gene for milk
production traits. The VGL test identifies the 2 most common variants: A1 and
A2. The A2 variant has been shown to have a positive association with milk
yield and protein content. The A2/A2 genotype is also considered to have
positive effects on human health.
A2 milk is natural milk. It is the milk that all humans and animals produced in
nature. At some point in time a mutation occurred in cattle now identified as
A1 beta casein. Research on A1 milk has determined it may be responsible in
part for coronary heart disease (more so in men than women), diabetes,
autism, and mental disorders. An excellent book on the A2 research and
debate is: Devil in the Milk by Professor Keith Woodford from New Zealand,
available at most book retailers.
Kappa Casein Milk - is an important gene for protein yield and percentage
in milk. The VGL test identifies the 2 most common variants A and B. The A
variant and AA genotype are associated with higher milk production. The B
variant and BB genotype are associated with increased milk protein and casein
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content, and better cheese yield. Relative to protein content and cheese
production, BB is the most favourable genotype, AB is intermediate and AA is
the least favourable.
Beta Lacto globulin Milk - is the major whey protein gene. The VGL test
identifies the 2 most common variants A and B. The A variant is associated
with increased milk yield and whey protein content. The B variant is
associated with increased casein and fat content and is favorable for cheese
production
(It has also been noted that feeding the cattle CAFO Grain Feeding and the
actual processing of the milk also contributes to the ‘Devil in the Milk’.)
See below the results of Circle H’s Frederick in the USA. His tests have come
back with fantastic results. They are certainly on top of their game over there!
CIRCLE H'S FREDERICK (USA)
By Stefani Millman
Frederick H’s
Circle was bred
by
Gerald
Holmquist (US)
a dairyman of
years gone by.
Gerald
started
his Dexter herd
by way of Fred
Chesterly who
under
the
“Llanfair Stud”
herd, was one
involved
with
bringing
from
the UK, the
infamous
Saltaire Platinum to the US and began doing AI.
Not only has Frederick H’s DNA tests revealed a homozygous A2 (A2/A2) bull
but that he carries the highest possible milk fat content and a top protein
content. His somatic cell score will help put a stop to mastitis risk. He carries
average to preferred genes for cheese production (Kappa Casein, Beta Casein
and Beta Lacto globulin results). He is above average for progeny pregnancy
rates and productive life span. His maternal sister (RDoubleD American
Rambler @ Rdoubled.com) tested an average of 6% butterfat and 5% protein
content and milked out 3/4 of a gallon twice a day 7 months into her first
lactation. He has also proved to tighten udder confirmation on his daughters.
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RIMUTAKA HERD FOR SALE
Featherston, Wairarapa.
Our small farm is on the market and we are looking at selling our Herd. All
but one carries our stud name RIMUTAKA.
COWS price - G4 $690 +gst,
G3 $650 + gst
G2 $600 +gst
Grade 4 –
R Connie #6268 dob
6.04.11 Black /Horned,
R Dora #6741 dob
24.03.12 Red/Polled,
R Dawn #6741 dob
24.03.12 Red/Polled,
Stonyhill Turkish Delight
#4169 9.04.06 Black/
Polled
Grade 3 –
R Chez #6265 dob
8.11.10 Black/Horned,
R Charmaine #6267 dob
25.01.11 Red/Horned
Grade 2 –
R Bonnie #5400 dob 29.9.09 Red/Polled
R Carmel #6266 dob 14.11.10 Red/Polled
All cows have been running with our Black, Polled bull Rimutaka Francis
#6272 who has a strong tendency to throw polled calves. Cows were with Bull
for 6 weeks from 21 Dec 14.
CALVES Steers $450+gst, heifers
$420+gst
Unregistered heifers 2 x
G4, 1 x G3 7 mths weight
approx 175 – 180 kg (14
March)
Steers 1 each of G3 G4
G5 weight 173 – 183kg
approx (14 March)
Discounts available if
two or more purchased
Contact [email protected] TEL: 06 308-6100
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AGM 2015 RAFFLE
This beautiful specially made handcrafted quilted Bed Footer
(186cms x 60cms), is a one off so will be a collector’s item
for those who love quilts. The raffle will be drawn at the
Hawkes Bay 2015 AGM dinner
AND IT COULD BE YOURS!
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and to purchase these just
send you cheque to the treasurer OR pay directly into the
DCSNZ bank account 030498-0252802-00 along with your
name, membership # along with the word raffle.
$5 PER TICKET OR 5 FOR $20
This Beautiful Handmade Dexter Bed Footer Was Made
Especially For This Fundraiser By Rae Mutch – Hamilton
LYNMARC
Red Dexters
(Whakatane)
Sales & enquiries to
Mark & Linda
Email:
[email protected]
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DCSNZ Inc COUNCIL
Betsy Smith
President,
Showing & Judging
102 Woodside Rd
RD 4
Hamilton 3284
P: 07 8295674
E: [email protected]
Robyn Snelgar
Secretary
92A Takanini-Clevedon Rd
Ardmore, RD 2
Papakura 2582
P: 09 2981789
E: [email protected]
Maureen Pettersson
Membership,
137 Colletts Rd, RD 1
Upper Hutt 5371
P: 04 5263785
E: [email protected]
Garth Woodward
Area Group,
Promotions
232 Te Papatapu Rd
Te Mata
RD 1, Raglan 3894
P: 07 8258144
E: [email protected]
Grant Keymer
Treasurer,
Webmaster
5284 Old Russell Rd
RD 1
Russell 0272
P: 09 9503075
E: [email protected]
Simon Stokes
Assist. Webmaster
1175 Two Chain Road,
RD5. Rangiora 7475
P: 03 9749410
E: [email protected]
OFFICERS OUTSIDE COUNCIL
Maureen Pettersson
Dispatch Editor
Brenda Batchelar
Research Officer
Maggie Bentley
Complaints Officer
Dia Burgess
Complaints Officer
Tony Houlbrooke
Herd Registrar
137 Colletts Rd, RD 1
Upper Hutt 5371
P: 04 5263785
E: [email protected]
359 Scotts Rd, RD 2
Palmerston North
P: 06 3258781
E: [email protected]
1815 Maniatutu Rd
RD 4, Rotorua 3074
P: 07 3624998
E: [email protected]
283 Burgess Rd
RD 60, Oamaru
P: 03 4395848
E: [email protected]
Mary Howard
Assistant Herd
Registrar
303 McCoy Rd
RD 2
Opotiki 3198
Please see below for
Assist Herd Registrar
P: 07 3126162
E: [email protected]
Minutes of council meetings are available on the DCSNZ website or on request
Copyright – Disclaimer
Articles published in the New Zealand Dexter Dispatch are the sole intellectual property of the
acknowledged author or DCSNZ Inc. They should not
be re-printed without express permission of the author/s. Other than official
reports and notices of the council and its officers, views expressed in this
publication are not necessarily those of the DCSNZ Inc.
The Society accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any published opinion
or information supplied by individuals or re-printed from other sources.
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AREA GROUP REPRESENTATIVES
AREA
CODE
Northland
North of Warkworth
North Harbour/
Auckland Group
Counties Franklin
Bridge to Bombay
Bay of Plenty
CONTACT
NL
Inger Keymer
P: 09 9503075
E: [email protected]
NH
Dayle Flanagan
P: 09 4275262
E: [email protected]
CF
Daryl Dixon
P: 021 334413
E: [email protected]
BP
Shirley Spick
Mary Howard
Waikato
WK
Betsy Smith
Hawkes Bay
HB
Maria Hamilton
Taranaki
TK
Marie Potts
P: 06 7526990
E: [email protected]
MW
Trudy Robertson
P: 027 6347401
E: [email protected]
WW
Maureen Pettersson
P: 04 5263785
E: [email protected]
Marion Mangnall
P: 03 3187237
E: [email protected]
Marion Read
P: 03 4861741
E: [email protected]
Manawatu/Northern
Wairarapa
Wellington/Southern
Wairarapa
Nelson/Marlborough
West Coast,
Canterbury
NS
WC/CT
Otago/Southland
OT
P: 07 5333808
P: 07 3125158
E: [email protected]
P: 07 8295674
E: [email protected]
P: 06 8795159
E: [email protected]
DCSNZ CHARGES
Membership – Renewal due 1st July
Full (if paid before 30 Sept) $50
Associate (if paid before 30 Sept) $40
Junior (if paid before 30 Sept) $30
Please note, there will be an administration fee of $10 on all fees paid after the 30 th Sept.
Herd registration (stud name) One off fee: $25
Registrations – ALL grades
Bulls under 24 months: $30
Bulls after 24 months (reqs Council approval): $60
DNA required for all bull registrations - $30 (subject to change)
Heifers/cows under 24 months $10
Heifers/Cows after 24 months (reqs Council approval): $20
Registration is required if she has a calf before she is 24 months old
Transfers
Within 30 days of sale: $15
Over 30 days after sale: $30
All transfers whether to members or non-members, are to be paid for and submitted by, the Seller who
must be a financial member at the time of sale. The transfers must also be signed by the buyer.
Replacement Brass Tags:
$5 each
Deadline for the Spring Dispatch
31st July 2015
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AREA REPORTS
WAIKATO
Betsy Smith
On Sunday 15
February,
8
Dexter members
gathered for a
Waikato
Area
Group Field Day
at Jackee & Jeff
Peters’ property at
Horsham Downs,
just
north of
Hamilton City. It
was
especially
great to meet and
chat
to
two
Dexter breeders
from the BOP
who had travelled over to join us for the day.
There would’ve been 9 of us in attendance but my husband, Stan, had surgery
that afternoon for a fractured femur (he’d been waiting since the previous
Wednesday for surgery).
I’m sure he would rather have been with us out in the countryside, enjoying
the fresh air and sunshine and sharing the delicious afternoon tea! He spent a
week in rehab before coming home and is recuperating well.
We admired Jackee’s small herd of 3 red cows with calves at foot (all bull
calves – the luck of the draw, but not what most of us put our orders in for!)
One of the girls was clearly ‘Mrs. Boss’; another one came up for a pat and
scratch from Jackee.
We were also able to view 2 of Jackee’s 4 new Alpacas, fresh off the plane
from Australia the previous day. They seemed completely unfazed by their
flight across the ditch and were happily grazing.
Since the last Dispatch I have had several more members contact me about
stock for sale and, in most cases, have been able to put them in touch with
prospective buyers who have also made contact with me. I’m happy to
continue to do this.
Advance notice: Dexters will be the feature breed at the Waikato A&P Show
held on the last Saturday of October. Support of Waikato members to help set
up a display and to talk to the public about our wonderful breed would be
greatly appreciated. Please get in touch with me if you are able to fulfil either
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of these roles. Any amount of time that members are able to give during the
day would be very welcome. As the saying goes - many hands make light
work.
NORTHLAND
Inger Keymer
Ten Northland members visited Jill Jones' place on March 21st. We had a
lovely get-together, checking out their Dexter cattle and discussing where they
were heading in their breeding plan and having a look at their very interesting
garden, which had some unusual vegetables and semi-tropical fruit trees.
We also discussed the possible opening of a boutique abattoir in our local
area. They currently kill goats and sheep, but discussions are being held
between small sized cattle breeders and the owners of the abattoir, to extend
their facilities to handle small cattle as well. This would be handy for Dexter
breeders, who don't get a premium price for their smaller carcases of quality
Dexter beef, from the commercial abattoirs. The meat would be destined for
Farmers' Markets around Northland and possibly restaurants in the future as
well.
Our next Field day will be held at Judy Coyne's property in October.
MAINLAND
Marion Mangnal
The long hot summer has come and gone leaving a lot of
its effects behind. The Mainland Dexter group has had a
fairly quiet time and apart from the RBCS site at the
Canterbury A & P show, the Field Day in Nelson and the
SIBS show at Oxford we have not been very active.
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Thank you to those who did visit the Dexter’s at the SIBS in Oxford. A huge
thank you to Peter and Merrial Lucking who stayed all day and made
themselves available to speak to interested people.
Personally I feel it was not an appropriate place to set up an info table - too
close to all the movement of animals and all those around that area were busy
most of the time. We could not have set up anywhere else though - who would
have manned it??? There were a few people who were interested in the
dexters, but I think for us the best place we do have info at is the RBCS site at
the Canterbury A and P show. There is time over the three days to talk to
many people and the animals are available all the time to view and touch, they
are not part of the show cattle area and so far more relaxed.
Spring will be a time when we can look at having another Field day
somewhere in Canterbury. Let me know if you have anywhere in mind.
Just a reminder that we do need a Council member from the South Island otherwise we could be forgotten down here. I am also looking for someone to
take over my Area Rep. position.
WELLINGTON/SOUTH WAIRARAPA
Maureen Pettersson
The Wellington/South Wairarapa Area had a great meeting, which was held at
Robyn Moran’s place in Featherston on the 21 st February.
Our speaker for this
meeting was actually
an ex Dexter member
Eric Cairns, who lives
in the beautiful Valley,
of Mangaroa not very
far from myself.
Eric
is
a
very
passionate arborist and
came to give the 15
members that attended
a talk on trees that are
not only just great for
shelter etc. but can feed
your cattle as well. He
also brought a heap of samples of edible trees for us to see. This topic was
actually very apt because of the drought that almost all of New Zealand was
going through at that stage. Even though it was too late for this drought, it
opened our eyes as to how to plan and plant trees for the future.
After out lovely lunch we then went outside to have a look at Robyn’s
animals. Despite the drought they all looked happy and healthy with no noise
coming from them telling us they wanted feeding. We then had good old
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fashioned chin-wag and sorted out the world. No seriously it’s amazing how
these meetings help people! Comments such as ‘I never thought about doing it
that way’ or ‘I’m going to go home and try that’ are common.
The next meeting is to be held on the 23rd May at Anne Lunn’s home near
Puatahanui, Porirua. If you would like to come along you are most welcome,
you don’t have to be in the Wellington/South Wairarapa Area just KEEN to
learn about Dexter’s, cattle in general and the land etc. Let me know and I will
send you more information, my details are in the centre pages under the Area
Group Representative’s.
HAWKES BAY
Maria Hamilton
Well Hawkes Bay has had some wonderful rain in the last couple of weeks
and finally my paddocks are starting to look green and lush.
We are also working furiously here for the upcoming AGM and it is sure to be
an enjoyable weekend. If you are planning to come to Napier then please don’t
forget our day trip that we have planned for the Sunday. It is a 9.00am pickup
and 3.00pm drop off in case you are still to organise flights. I really encourage
all Hawkes Bay members to register an interest and to come along for both the
AGM and the day excursion. It will also be a great opportunity to meet our
dedicated Committee and to see all the hard work that goes into running the
Dexter Cattle Society. I am still looking for members in Hawkes Bay that may
be able to assist me in some of the organisation for that weekend. I look
forward to the next edition of the
Dispatch when I can share all the
highlights of the weekend.
See you in June.
THE GREAT & EXCITING AGM AUCTION
Guaranteed to be lots of fun!!!
Prepare to have lots of laughs.
Donations will be gratefully accepted!
For more details contact Maureen - [email protected]
AGM RAFFLE
BEAUTIFUL HANDMADE BED FOOTER
SEE PAGE 15 OF THIS DISPATCH FOR FULL DETAILS
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WILLOWS FIRST SHOW’S
By Sue Lock
The first photo is at Helensville A and P Show (north of Auckland) where she
was in the ring with all breeds of beef. No ribbon but loads of experience for
the both of us at our very first ever show.
The second photo was at
Kumeu A and H Show
where they had a Dexter
ring. This was the weekend
the cyclone was hitting NZ
and it was so windy and
wild but thankfully no rain.
She got Best Yearling
Heifer and then went on to
win Champion Cow. Then
got 2nd in Supreme
Champion (no ribbon for
that though) The photo
shows the judge talking to
me about Willow and
Dexters in general after presenting the Champion Cow sash. We had a nice
casual chat that went on for a couple of minutes. He was very complimentary
on the presentation of the Dexters entered.
Willow
behaved
beautifully at both
shows and took all
the hype in her stride
(except for the fact
that she is very vocal
and likes to let
everyone know she's
there!)
It was good to know
that all the hours of
training turned up
trumps on the day
when it all mattered,
even though when I initially started halter training her it was just to make her
easier to manage at home and certainly not with any idea of showing. Betsy
and Stan are responsible for that giant leap of faith and I must say that for all
the worry about making a fool of myself in the ring I really enjoyed the
experience.
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HOW OLD IS MY DEXTER
If you are ever in doubt with the age of your Dexter, their teeth can tell you
their age. See the chart below. Once they are over 5 years old I suppose like
humans it’s the wear and tear that indicates an average age??
DCSNZ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
JUNE 6th & 7th 2015 – ‘WILD OLIVE’ NAPIER
AGM REGISTRATIONS @ 8.30AM - TO COMMENCE @ 9AM
REGISTRATION
Please note: if you are planning to attend the AGM, you need to complete the
registration form that is enclosed with this Dispatch (or fill out the online
Registration form) and send it to Grant Keymer along with any payment, so
that he receives it no later than the 1st June 2015. This is so that we can
organise the catering etc. for the AGM.
Again this year’s information and programme for the AGM will be on the
DCSNZ website but we will also provide and post copies to those members
that request them, once all necessary information is to hand. In addition we
will supply a printed copy to each AGM attendee for their reference.
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ACCOMMODATION
Members are responsible for booking their own accommodation at the
‘Bluewater Hotel’, which is next door to the AGM venue ‘Wild Olive’ at 10
West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier. Tel: 0508 627437
For more details please see the information in this Dispatch or the DCSNZ
website. www.dexter-cattle.co.nz
TRANSPORT
If you require transport to and from the AGM/Hotel could you please contact
Maria Hamilton email: [email protected] or Maureen Pettersson
email: [email protected] Please note to be fair, pickups and
drop offs must be outside the Friday night meal, AGM and the Bus Trip hours.
FRIDAY NIGHT MEAL
There will be a get together on Friday night at the ‘Wild Olive’ restaurant, if
you would like to join everyone for a meal, just send Maureen an email before
the 4th June [email protected] and she will book enough tables.
PROXY VOTES
If you are unable to attend the AGM and you are a full member with voting
rights, you may appoint a Proxy to vote on your behalf. Complete the
Appointment of Proxy Form enclosed with this Dispatch and have your proxy
bring that form to the AGM.
PHOTO COMPETITION
Kindly Sponsored by
Closing date: 29th May 2015
Open to all members of the DCSNZ - not only those attending the AGM.
The classes will be:
1. Best Head Shot
2. Best Herd of Dexters (2 or more)
3. Best Single Dexter
4. Best Cow & Calf
5. Best Dexter Smartest/Funniest Caption
6. Best Overall Photo – to be voted on the day by AGM attendees.
1st place prize for each entry is a 6 month subscription to the NZ Lifestyle
Block monthly magazine. Plus each 1 st place photo winner will be published
in the Spring (August) Dexter Dispatch.
Please email (preferred) your photos to Jo Brightwell [email protected]
Please state full name, membership number and class entered on the back of
each photograph.
Please note a maximum of 2 photos only per member per class.
All entries become the property of the DCSNZ and may be used in future Dexter Dispatches
DCSNZ SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD
Nominations have been received for the Special Service Award which will be
presented after the evening AGM dinner.
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AGM DINNER
This will be held on Saturday evening at the ‘Wild Olive’. If you are planning
to attend you must complete the details on the registration form, which is
enclosed with this Dispatch (or fill out the form online dexter-cattle.co.nz) by
the 1st June 2015. The cost is $40 per person. There will once again be the
popular auction and more - it’s planned to be a fun filled evening for all who
attend. So if you could manage to bring an unwanted/unused gift or a bottle of
something of worth for this auction that would be great.
AGM RAFFLE
The AGM raffle is a beautiful handmade ‘BED FOOTER QUILT’, which is
a one off and because of this it is a collector’s item. $5 each or 5 for $20
Don’t miss out on your chance to win this lovely quilt.
Please see the back of this issue for all the details.
DEXTER TROPHIES
Snowline & Turoa Trophies
These two trophies are presented at the AGM each year for points cumulated
in the previous Show Season.
Please send these results for either of these trophies to Betsy Smith before the
1st June 2015. Please see the website for more details www.dexter-cattle.co.nz
or the last issue (#87) of the Dexter Dispatch.
SUNDAY BUS TRIP
There will be a bus trip on Sunday 7th June. This will start at 9am and will
have you back at the hotel/airport around 3pm.
There has been a lot planned for this not to be missed trip, which will also
include lunch. So please don’t make your trip home too early. This should be a
great bus ride around the Hawkes Bay area.
NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL
Betsy Smith #329 – PRESIDENT – Nominated by Jo Brightwell #605
My husband Stan and I have bred Dexters at Cherry Oak Stud since 2002 and
have shown our cattle since 2005.
Our focus has always been to breed Dexters of sound conformation and
temperament. My interest in the breed began in 1998 when I bought my first
stock.
Having retired at the end of 2014 after 37 years in education, I now have more
time to pursue my interests.
I have enjoyed being part of a dynamic team on a forward thinking council
and if elected would continue to work in the best interests of the Society and
its members.
To this end, I am happy to accept this nomination as President for a further
term.
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Susan Monk #930 – COUNCIL – Nominated by Grant Conway #945
When my son and daughter-in-law purchased a 20 acre block, we decided to
go to an Open Day for Dexters, where we met Brenda Batchelar. We
purchased a mother and 2 year old daughter Amy and Peaches. We now have
6 Dexter’s who give our family much pleasure.
I am married with two sons and two granddaughters. I owned and operated a
Café for 12 years that was open 7 days a week, 7am till late, which employed
35 staff.
I have no particular agenda but do understand the requirements of good
governance and I am happy to accept this nomination for Council.
Alison Rowe #853 – COUNCIL - Nominated by Garth Woodward #704
I have recently retired from full time teaching and live on the South Kaipara
Peninsular. My husband and I have a small lifestyle property and have had our
Dexters for 5 of the 6 years we've lived here after moving north from
Wellington. We knew we wanted and needed small animals with limited acres
and researched different small breeds. We liked Dexters from the start so went
looking for suitable animals to start our herd. A decision we have not
regretted. At the time, we spoke to a lot of people who were members of the
Dexter Society and received sound and useful advice which helped us
tremendously.. I'd like to be able to contribute to the Dexter Society in
continuing to promote these lovely animals.
NOMINATIONS FOR COMPLAINTS OFFICERS
Grant Conway #945 – NI OFFICER – Nominated by Wayne Pettersson #369
I have been a member of the DCSNZ since 2011 and along with my son
Andrew and extended family have been breeding our lovely Dexters under the
name of Pukerau Stud, on a small lifestyle block near Upper Hutt.
I work as a counsellor in the Upper Hutt community and am happy to take on
the role as the North Island Complaints Officer.
Dia Burgess #539 - SI OFFICER – Nominated by Steve Snelgar #221
I’m not as active in the promotion and breeding as previously due to
downsizing of our farm and my health, however I am still happy to fulfil the
roll of complaints officer for the society if this is what the members and
council decide.
I have maintained my membership and look forward to our Newsletters,
Dexter Dispatch and our Societies Facebook page to update me. I will be
unable to attend AGM and will miss catching up but wish all the members the
very best and know those that attend will have a great time.
REMITS 2014
Remit 1 – Membership Fees
Proposed by Council
THAT membership fees remain the same for the next year.
Rationale - There is no need to make any change.
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Remit 2 – Registration Fees
Proposed by Council
THAT registration fees remain the same for the next year.
Rationale - There is no need to make any change
Remit 3 – Transfer Fees
Proposed by Council
THAT transfer fees remain the same for the next year.
Rationale - There is no need to make any change.
Remit 4 – Signing and Seconding of Remits - Proposed by council
THAT all remits must be signed by the submitter and the seconder.
Rationale: To ensure compliance with Regulation 6.1 (i) iii - Each remit will
require to be submitted and seconded by financial voting members. Separate
signed copies of the said remit will be accepted.
Remit 5 – Complaints Process Update- Proposed by council
THAT Regulation 3 Misconduct of Members– Complaints Procedures be
replaced as follows
Complaints Procedure –
Misconduct of Members– Complaints Procedures
A complaint may be made against any Member who does not abide by the
requirements of the Constitution, Regulations, or Code of Ethics of the
Society, or whose actions are considered prejudicial to the Society’s Objects.
a) Any person or organisation may make a complaint to Council that the
conduct of a member of the Society is or has been injurious to the
Society. Every such complaint must be in writing and will only be
accepted as an official complaint if delivered to the Secretary on the
official complaints form within 30 days of the alleged incident.
b) If a complaint is made against the current Secretary the complaint will
be lodged with the President in the same manner.
c) If a complaint is made against any council member, their
spouse/partner or immediate family that member will be excluded
from any deliberation pertaining to this matter.
d) The Secretary or President (as applicable) will advise Council of any
such complaint within 7 days.
e) The subject of the complaint will be notified by the Secretary or
President (as applicable) and invited to submit a response in writing
within 10 working days.
f) There will be no correspondence between the parties once a complaint
has been notified.
g) Neither party will communicate with the wider membership regarding
the complaint once it has been notified.
h) If Council is able to assist in a resolution, all practicable steps will be
taken to do so.
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i)
If the dispute is not resolved as in (h), Council will refer the matter to
the Complaints Officers to investigate. The Complaints Officers will
report their recommendations to the Secretary or President (as
applicable) within 30 days.
j) Council will consider the Complaints Officer’s report and will make a
decision. Both parties will be notified in writing of council’s decision
by the secretary or President (as applicable). This notification will be
made within 10 working days. The decision will be binding on both
parties and may include suspension or cancellation of the offending
party’s membership. The sanction for a council member may include
removal from office.
k) No counter complaint will be accepted until a resolution to the
original complaint has been reached.
l) If a complaint becomes a Dispute it will be dealt with in accordance
with the Constitution.
A POEM - BY STEFANI MILLMAN
I remember the first time I tried it,
I was only a boy of fifteen,
and though she was so much younger than I,
she was far more composed and serene.
It was out in the barn I remember,
at the close of an autumn day
and the evening was scented with clover in bloom,
and the fragrance of freshly cut hay.
I remember she made no objection,
showed no evidence of alarm,
as my hand moved awkwardly over her neck
she nestled her head in my arm.
I remember it seemed hours later,
how my heart hammered under my blouse,
with the joy if a boy who turned in to a man,
as I made my way back to the house.
Many years have gone by since that evening,
but I've never forgotten -- I vow,
the thrill and the joy that I felt as a boy,
on the night that I first milked a cow.
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WHAT IS THIS ????
Maureen Pettersson
I asked readers in the Summer,
#87 issue if they could tell me
what this is in the photo. No
one got it correct but I did love
the response from one member
- read and laugh!!
“I wonder if this structure is
part of one of the earliest
Starbucks franchises - you
know, the ones around about
three centuries ago. Punters
were asked to go to this part of the 'store' to receive their warm (these
days steamed) milk. Lack of refrigeration meant that a cow was used to
dispense milk and was housed within the small structure you have
shown, note the roof to help keep the milk from 'turning' and the
probability that early Starbucks also served a basic breakfast of eggs;
the mobile dispenser for these can be seen in your photo at bottom
right.” Graham Rowe
It is in fact an ‘Old Oxen Shoeing Stand’ they still use this style today.
I think Graham deserves a box of chocolates - just for telling us about
this possible but improbable past invention!
HANDY HINT
By Stan Smith
How to make it easier to put
brass ear tags in:
Firstly make a hole in the animal’s
ear with a leather punch (one of
those gadgets a lot of us have
somewhere; the one with the rotating
wheel with different sized hole
punches).
Then use the ear tagger to put the
brass ear tag through the hole.
This works a treat.
No more bent brass ear tags……..no
more tags flicking away into the
long grass or the mud!!
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AGM - HAWKES BAY - 6th & 7th June 2015
Council has approved the venue for the 2015 AGM & details are as follows
Annual General Meeting 2015
Venue: “Wild Olive Conference & Function Centre”
10 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier.
Registration - 8.30am
AGM Start - 9am
Accommodation: Bluewater Hotel,
10 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier
Toll Free 0508 627 437 - Phone 06 835 8668
Ground Floor - $119 per couple, 2nd Floor - $129 per couple,
3rd Floor - $199 per couple $30 per extra person (max 4 people)
Please let them know that you are with the DCSNZ
and you will get the above rates.
Also - the higher the rooms the more stunning the views.
There is also a bus trip planned for the Sunday,
so don’t plan to make your way home too soon.
For those flying into Napier, pickup to and from the airport may be
able to be arranged outside of the AGM and bus trip hours.
GET THOSE CAMERAS OUT !
“AGM PHOTO COMPETITION”
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
CLOSES 29TH May 2015
Please email your 6x4 entries to
Jo Brightwell – [email protected]
BEST Head. BEST Herd of Dexters (2 or more). BEST
Single Dexter, BEST Cow & Calf. BEST Dexter Smartest/Funniest Caption.
BEST Overall photo – to be voted by attendees at the AGM 2015
Maximum of 2 Entries per Member per class
Kindly Sponsored by
PLEASE NOTE – Photo’s entered become the property of the DCSNZ & may be used in future Dispatches
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SHOW RESULTS
KUMEU A&P. SHOW
15th March 2015
Heifer Yearling
1st Awaroa Willow – S & P Locke
2nd Rakaunui Anawhero – R Bakker
Heifer 2 Years
Cow 3 Yrs
1st Rakaunui Tuakau – R Bakker
1st Rakaunui Arahia – R Bakker
CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE - Awaroa Willow – S & P Locke
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE - Rakaunui Kate – R Bakker
CHAMPION SENIOR FEMALE - Rakauniu Arahia
Bull Calf
Yearling Bull
1st - Rakaunui Akawhero – R Bakker
1st Rakaunui Kaihu – R Bakker
Bull 3 Years
1st Box Palm Wee Man's Red Baron - R Bakker
CHAMPION JUNIOR MALE -Rakaunui Kaihu
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR MALE - Rakaunui Akawhero
CHAMPION SENIOR MALE - Box Palm Wee Man's Red Baron
Heifer Calf
1st Rakaunui Kate – R Bakker
2nd Rakaunui Tui – R Bakker
SUPREME CHAMPION DEXTER
RAKAUNUI KAIHU
GROUP OF 3 ANIMALS
- Rakaunui Stud
SOUTH ISLAND BREED SHOW
th
OXFORD SHOW - 4 April 2015 – Judge: Wayne McLaren
Yearling Heifer
2yr Old Heifer, with or without calf at foot
1st Hi-Way Carol’s Eve – M & C Corbett
1st Hi-Way Tuppence – M & C Corbett
RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE – Hi-Way Carol’s Eve
CHAMPION FEMALE – Hi-Way Tuppence
Bull Calf
Yearling Bull
1st Hi-Way Bogan – M & C Corbett
1st Charming Nium - M Mangnall
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL – Charming Nium
CHAMPION BULL – Hi-Way Bogan
SUPREME CHAMPION DEXTER
Winner of SIBS Shield
HI-WAY TUPPENCE
MINIATURE & RARE
BREEDS SECTION
Bull Calf (3 entries)
1st – Hi-Way Bogan
2nd & 3rd entries – Lowline
cattle
ALL BREEDS SECTION
Yearling Heifer (7 entries)
4th – Hi-Way Carol’s Eve
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FOR SALE
WANTED
FOR LEASE
FOR SALE
WHAKATANE AREA - Wainui Dexters, - Surplus Pure bred heifers, cows, weaner
steers and heifer calves plus 2 weaner bulls, both halter trained.
Contact Dave or Mary 07 3126162. Email [email protected]
NEAR LINCOLN – Dexter Calves - Also in-calf (Dexter/dairy) house cows with
calves at foot, Gotland lambs & sheep.
Contact Anne Ph: 03 3295146. Text: 022 083220 Email: [email protected]
SOUTHLAND - Plas Derwydd - Lifestyle family group of three cows, 2 Black, one
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ONERAHI (Northland) – Charming Buddy DOB 6/2/11 Black, very quiet, shown as
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$1000.00 inc. GST firm. Contact Judy Ph: 021 0389649. Email: [email protected]
* DXTER* – Personalised number plate. $1,500 Contact Alex Faulkner 06 3465962.
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Maureen & Wayne Pettersson
137 Colletts Road, Mangaroa Valley
Upper Hutt 5371
Tel: 04 5263785
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