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australian Belted Galloway society
Australian Belted Galloway Society Newsletter July 2011 Sydney Royal 2011 Grand Champion Bull Wombledale Eros xhibit Supreme E ny E d n pipha New Engla what’s inside Why Show! Ballarat Belted Galloway Feature Show Royal Melbourne Show 2011 National Beef 2011 Bendigo Farm Fest Toowoomba Paddock to plate in SA and much more! We’re back to business! Dear Members of The Australian Belted Galloway Association ABGA were able to secure our full herd book from Livestock and Business Centre a fortnight ago, due to the delays in our full relocation, many of our members have experienced delays, for this we apologise. Steve Gapes at ABRI has worked tirelessly to convert our herd book into the new format we require, thank you Steve for pulling out all stops to get us back on line and back in business. New registrations will now be processed immediately, transfers will now be done immediately, we are back in business. The Australian Belted Galloway Association’s herd book is now available to all members and interested breeders. There will without doubt be some errors and omissions, please take the time to go to the ABGA website. Do I need a password to access the herd book on line? NO! Not anymore, our new system has been made available to all members and breeders in a more efficient way; it couldn’t be easier to access. Click on the links on the front page of the ABGA website at www.beltedgalloway.org.au Are your stud details correct? Are your address details correct? Are your stud animals all listed correctly? Some of my stud animals are not listed! Who do I notify if I have alterations? Aimee ! Aimee Klabe our registrar is the point of contact, advise her of any irregularities that you have found within your personal listing or stud animals, [email protected] or fax Aimee 02 6772 5376. ABGA council advises members to notify Aimee in writing by the 12th August 2011, so corrections can be made promptly, all corrections will be made at the same time. If your details are incorrect, we won’t know unless you tell us. Please ensure your stud is promoting the correct information online. Thank you for your continued support! Francie MacLean President ABGA The Australian Belted Galloway Association Inc new contact details Our new telephone number is: Aimee - 02 67 733 243 Our new address: Australian Belted Galloway Association Agricultural Business Research Institute University of New England Armidale NSW 2351 Our new email address: [email protected] Executive New executive Officer Dear Members, Dear Members, Welcome as a new client of the As of Monday 6 June 2011 Agriculture Business Research I joined the Agriculture Institute Business(ABRI). Research Institute I(ABRI) joined as thethe Agriculture Business new Executive Research Institute (ABRI) on the Officer for the Australian Belted Galloway 01/03/2011 and lookAssociation forward to (ABGA) and the Sheep being involved withDoper the Australian Society of Australia (DSSA). My Belted Galloway Association contract with the ABRI is one (ABGA) as your Executive Officer. day a week with ABGA and 4 In addition to my Executive Officer days a week with the DSSA. and Registrar roles for the ABGA, I alsoto work with theaRed Angus Just give you little bit Society of Australia, South Devon about my background, I grew up onSociety my family’s remote Cattle of Australia and The grazing located Australianproperty, Red Poll Cattle Breeders. north-west of Broken Hill NSW, Just to give you a little bit about which is where I acquired my background, I grew up on the a passion for agriculture. family located 60km in Since property obtaining my degree North of Armidale running (major cattle Business Management and sheep and some in in Media) andforaquite Diploma years a piggery as well! Prior to working for ABRI I spent have worked 3Marketing, years in the Imining industry in professionally in television the Geology department as a field production, administration/ assistant working closely withand both senior executive support geologists and drillers sampling event management roles for remote areas forincludes gold deposits. 17 years. This 8 years volunteer work Iof also spent some timeasinEvents the Coordinator for the Agfair Environmental department working Fieldthe Days in Broken Hill which I with indigenous to protect thoroughly enjoyed. heritage areas and places of spiritual importance. Prior to joining the ABRI I was Upon my return to Armidale I have working as Executive Officer begun Bachelor of Agribusiness for thea Waite Agricultural Research Institute on and am studying partlocated time the University of Adelaide’s externally along with working full Waite Campus time here at ABRI. in Adelaide. It has been a big move interstate I thoroughly enjoy what I do and for me (and it may take me am very much looking forward awhile to adjust to Armidale’s to workingbut closely ABGA’s winter!), I dowith hope my President Maclean, the business Francie organisational and promotional will benefit committee andskills all members of the both Societies. society. I have been involved in the transition from Kiama and am I really look forward to helping delighted to say that everything is promote the Belted Galloway now back on track and we can start breed and working with the on a freshPresident note! ABGA’s Francie This is an exciting of the ABGA Maclean, Vice phase President and I lookGriffis, forward tocommittee, being involved Dennis the all members and our Registrar with Belted Galloway breeders and Aimee Klabe. the opportunity to develop the demand and interest in your great Regards, breed of cattle. Regards, Chia Aimee Aimee Chia Aimee Barlow Klabe- -Executive ExecutiveOfficer Officer Australian Belted Galloway Aimee Klabe -(ABGA) Executive Officer Association Australian Belted Galloway Association (ABGA) Agricultural Business Research Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) Institute (ABRI) University of New England ARMIDALE NSW 2351 AUSTRALIA University of3754 New England P: 02 6773 ARMIDALE NSW 2351 AUSTRALIA F: 02 6772 5376 Phone 02 6773 3754 E: [email protected] Fax 02 6772 5376 [email protected] Email [email protected] W: http://www.beltedgalloway.org.au http://abri.une.edu.au Australian Belted Galloway Welcomes Association these new members! Welcomes thesePovey new members! Ian & Keira Hettie Biersteker Full members Australian Belted Galloway Association Johnmembers Englsch Full Pardy’s Belted Galloway Stud John Englsch 512 Sandy PointGalloway Road Pardy’s Belted Stud WINDELLAMA NSW 2580 512 Sandy Point Road [email protected] WINDELLAMA NSW 2580 Phone: 02 9728 7480 [email protected] Phone: 02 9728 7480 Hettie Biersteker 50 Wilking Lane Silvan VIC 3795 Hettie Biersteker 03 9675 m: 0488 379 675 50 9737 Wilking Lane Silvan VIC 3795 03 9737 9675 m: 0488 379 675 Alastair MacGibbon “Koomooloo” Alastair MacGibbon 3465 Captains Flat Rd “Koomooloo” Primrose ValleyFlat NSW 3465 Captains Rd2621 02 6236 6996 m:NSW 04072621 360 764 Primrose Valley 02 6236 6996 m: 0407 360 764 Barwidgee BeltedPovey Galloway Stud Ian & Keira ‘Barwidgee’ MATES GULLYStud ROAD Barwidgee Belted Galloway TARCUTTA NSW 2652 ‘Barwidgee’ MATES GULLY ROAD [email protected] TARCUTTA NSW 2652 Phone: 02 6928 4244 [email protected] Phone: 02 6928 4244 Ian & Keira Povey Barwidgee GallowayRackley Stud Darren &Belted Veronica ‘Barwidgee’ MATES GULLY ROAD Yelkcar Belted Galloway Stud TARCUTTA NSW 2652 PO BOX 967 PARK RIDGE QLD 4125 [email protected] [email protected] Ph: 07 3297 5833 Phone: 02 6928 4244 Hettie Biersteker Darren Veronica 50 Wilking& Lane Silvan VICRackley 3795 Yelkcar Galloway 03 9737 Belted 9675 m: 0488 379Stud 675 PO BOX 967 PARK RIDGE QLD 4125 [email protected] Ph: 07 3297 5833 50 Wilking Lane Silvan VIC 3795 Associate members 03 9737 9675 m: 0488 379 675 Sallianne Faulkner PO Box 48 SANS SOUCI NSW 2219 Alastair MacGibbon Phone 02 9529 3630 “Koomooloo” [email protected] 3465 Captains Flat Rd Primrose Valley NSW 2621 ph: 6996 m: 0407 360 764 Mrs02I 6236 Filandras 272 Blackburn Creek Road Associate DALGETY NSW members 2628 Sallianne Faulkner PO Box 48 SANS SOUCI NSW 2219 Phone 02 9529 3630 [email protected] Mrs I Filandras 272 Blackburn Creek Road DALGETY NSW 2628 Disclaimer: Opinions in this publication may or may not be the opinions of the Australian Belted Galloway Association Inc, or of its members. Information published is of a general nature only and offered in good faith. Readers are advised to rely on their own enquiries and seek further appropriate sources. Individual copyright of contributed articles remains with each author. Why show? Written by Judith McKinnon When I started writing this article a few years ago it was as a reaction to what I perceived as the poor presentation of the breed in the show shed. I gave myself the topic of “Preparing for Show” which of course is a massive topic. It was only as I began to put words to paper that I realised I was starting halfway through and that perhaps I should start at the very beginning; so after discussion with a couple of breeders I thought perhaps it would be good to share some of the knowledge that has been passed on to me by other very experienced breeders (not necessarily of Belted Galloway). So, this is the first of what may be a few articles. I had the very good fortune to have Cathy Eden as my lecturer at the 2000 Weekly Times Cattle Handlers Camp in Melbourne. After that I did a Certificate III in Beef Cattle Production with Rebecca Wiltshire (now Brooks) as my lecturer. In addition to those two highly knowledgeable and respected breeders of cattle I have, at every opportunity, spoken to as many breeders as possible at every show who have always willing discussed and parted with their knowledge and so have had the good fortune to pick up many tips. I guess the very first question is: Why show? There are many reasons. To introduce this topic I will give you the two reasons I started showing: Donald and I would go along to Adelaide Show every year and always go and look at the Belted Galloway exhibited. We would come away and I would say to Donald “Mine are as good as those”. His response always “Well, you’re not here and they are, so how do you know?” The other was; while at one of the Adelaide Shows a stud breeder (not of Belted Galloway) made the comment to me “Really you are a commercial breeder passing off as a stud.” When I asked him what he meant he “I thought perhaps it would be good to share some of the knowledge that has been passed on to me by other very experienced breeders” answered with (along these lines as it was a long time ago and I can’t remember his exact words) “You have bought registered cattle, you have registered yourself as a stud so you think you are a stud but you don’t show and so you are only doing half of what a being a stud breeder really is”. Now I was a bit taken aback by that but, when I sat down and thought about it, I found that I did agree with him. Accordingly, the two reasons for me to start showing were: •Becoming more than a registered breeder, breeding registered cows but really only being a commercial breeder in the eyes of long-standing stud breeders of other breeds and thereby obtaining their respect as a breeder of stud cattle, which resulted in me feeling better about myself and my cattle; and •Knowing where the cattle I breed stand within the breed. However, other reasons are: •Showing potential buyers the cattle you breed; •Meeting and keeping the company of cattle breeders not just of Belted Galloway breeders but all breeds which is, for me anyway, an enjoyable pastime and educational; •Catching up with old friends you may only see at shows and making new friends; •Competing against other breeders of Belted Galloway in a friendly atmosphere; •Passing on your knowledge and/or learning from a more experienced breeder; •Whether you need to learn more about feeding, selection, handling or presentation, for show. (I have found no matter how experienced we are there is always something to learn and in many instances relearn). •Being challenged – doing something that is going to force you to do something that you have not done before and do it to the best of your ability – a bit like being one of the contestants in “Dancing with the Stars”. •Above all, to have fun while competing. That is a start and I am sure many of you can think of more reasons to show – I and others would be interested to hear from you (perhaps a letter to the Editor?) Once the decision has been made to show - if we do not know how (which was me), then we need to learn. For me as an older person I went took a week’s leave from work and attended the Weekly Times’ Handlers Camp in Melbourne as that was the only facility I could find that would teach an older person everything (well, as much as can be crammed into a week) about showing. I came away from the week in Melbourne unbelievably tired but keen to get started. I entered two heifers in Adelaide that same year and I was away – I was addicted. Debbie Fewings said to me very early on “Showing is addictive” and for me she was right – I think I must be addicted as I have not missed Adelaide since 2000 and have been gone to as many interstate shows as finances allow. I hope that this article has been of interest. My next contribution to the newsletter will be about selection, both for keeping as a stud animal and for show, and will be full of photos. Good luck to all you breeders of Belted Galloways who show wherever you may be. Who knows, maybe we will get a few new breeders in the ring? Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, criticisms or even praise! With best wishes to you all, Judith McKinnon. It should be noted that everything in this article is the opinion of Judith McKinnon and if anyone requires further information or clarification in regards to this article it is to be taken up with Judith McKinnon and not the Committee or Secretariat of the Australian Belted Galloway Association. 1 Clanfingon Limelight Paddock TO THE Plate Sales BONNIBELT BELTED GALLOWAY STUD Tony & Joanne Kreher both South Australian Paramedics share with us their journey in establishing a direct beef & lamb marketing business, with a 13 inch rainfall at Murray Bridge SA, whilst staying committed to their Bio-organic principles and balancing work commitments that help pay for all the fun they are having down on the farm. We originally bought 150 acres in 2001, 5 minutes outside the rural city of Murray Bridge and 1 hour from Adelaide in South Australia and wanted to put beef cattle on it. Tony had been dealing with dairy and beef cattle since he could walk but South Australia was vastly different to the Northern Queensland country he was used to. After extensive internet research, Tony found a site stating the top beef breeds. The two top breeds classed as “excellent for eating quality” were the Highland cattle and Belted Galloways. We preferred naturally polled animals so we went with the Belted Galloways. In 2002 Bonnibelt Belted Galloway Stud was established when we bought a small herd of Black Belted Galloways from a dispersal sale the year before. We were then very fortunate to buy an outstanding Red Belted Galloway cow, Budawang Relly, once again from a dispersal sale. Relly, or Aunty Relly as we called her, went on to produce a number of outstanding progeny. From this small group and using Australian and Canadian semen, we now have 13 stud breeding females with another 6 ready to go into calf over the next 12 months and 17 commercial breeders. We are continually trying to improve the Belted Galloways beef characteristics and have personally found during our quality control process, that the animals carrying the strong red gene are, overall, tenderer. We now have in total 600 acres of slight undulating marginal country which includes approximately 180 acres of mallee scrub. As Belted Galloways are known for their superior foraging ability, they fit in extremely well and thrive here. Our average rainfall is 13 inches a year and we rely on natural and improved pastures and stay true to our Bio-organic principles as much as we can. It is slow going and quite difficult at times – but we are getting there. Our animals are all pasture fed but do get some grain as a treat. They hear the yell of “come on girls” and they come running. We have also stayed committed to always treating our animals as naturally as possible utilising Colloidal Silver, Kelp, Garlic Oil and MMS etc. Tony is a Bowen Therapist (another one of his many talents), the girls and boys often benefit when they have musculoskeletal problems. In our earlier days, Ronnie and Clint, our 2 boys would often help out but they are now off doing their own thing. Ronnie is nearby and if he’s not working and needed, still comes out to help. Clint is in Mackay in Queensland so he is a bit far to call on when we need a hand, however, we are under strict instructions to bring Belted Galloway beef and Damara cross lamb for them whenever we go for a visit (as the crow flies, over 1800 klms). We started our farm gate beef sales in 2004 and our aim is to get people eating tasty, tender, naturally lean beef and have found, whilst the beef is of exceptional quality, the reputation of the Belted Galloway was very poor in the saleyards when we started our venture. This was due to “yuppie” farmers who could no longer support their pretty cows on their 5 acres, sending the animals off unfinished to the market in extremely poor condition. Consequently, downgrading the breed in the cattle market. We knew it would be a long hard road but we are finally seeing the results with more and more people becoming interested in the Belted Galloway as a beef animal. At the end of the day, a beef animal is only as good as its meat. As we farm on marginal country, we do not have the capacity to finish off our animals to an older age, so we send ours off when they are between 10 to 12 months old. We sell directly to the consumer and organise the animals to go off to slaughter, then the butcher who has the facility to hang our beef for our required minimum of 10 days. The beef is then cutup to our clients specifications and is ready for them to pick it up. We sell Sides and Mixed Quarters of our Belted Galloway and Belted Galloway cross beef. We have specific Order Forms and a Beef Information Cut Up sheet for our clients and if they are still unsure, they call us and say “HELP”. Our profit margin at this stage is not as we high as we would like but we are trying to make the meat affordable to all, thereby getting Belted Galloway Beef onto plates. I have even organised lay-by plans for those on limited budgets, eg pensioners, single parents and other low income earners. I am extremely honoured to have on our client list a retired farmer who will be 105 this year. He still lives independently at home with his son and through one of his daughters he regularly orders a side, however, he is very particular with how he wants his beef cut and will only take the rump whole cut it into steaks himself. At present we have a 6 month waiting list for our beef, demand has exceeded our supply. We have a quality control process in place and a good working relationship with our butcher who checks how every carcase “We stay true to our Bio-organic principles as much as we can” presents, eg, beef colour, fat covering and marbling. We also get 2 pieces of Bolar Blade to look at, cook up and compare with past beef. As a result, we have tasted hundreds of our animals; hence our red gene preference, and in an effort to improve our quality control dams are culled if they produce 2 poor eating progeny. In trying to keep weeds under control more naturally, we invested in a small herd of Merino sheep – once again from a dispersal sale in 2007 and then a small herd of Damaras in 2009. The Damaras originated from Eastern Asia and Egypt and are like Belted Galloways, they also produce naturally lean meat and are also very good foragers. When the Damaras are crossed with the Texel ram, (Texel’s are a highly muscled breed originally from Texel an island in the Netherlands), they are proving to produce outstanding meat lambs. From this, we now have farm gate lamb sales where clients can buy a whole or a side of lamb. Once again, we work in close relationship with our butcher and undertake a similar quality control process. We all know the Belted Galloways have a beautiful double coat which is glorious is winter, some of these we organise to send off to the tanner. Providing the abattoir does the right thing removing the hides without damage, they are then tanned and they come back magnificently. This is proving to be a nice sideline, although not a reliable one at this stage, but one that has defiantly got potential, and a market we can expand upon. We have even exported a couple to New Zealand. At Bonnibelt Belted Galloway Stud, Tony and I are continually trying to work with and improve the Belted Galloway beef characteristics in a natural, stress free, bio-organic environment. It is very tough going at times, but we are ever so slowly making headway. We are building up our stud registered Belted Galloways but we do not have time to show our animals, however, our animals are always on show for those that wish to come and visit. I am finally in the process of getting a web site built and you can find us at www.bonnibeltstud.com.au Written by Joanne Kreher Success at Farmfest Toowoomba Queensland June 2011 A small group of Belted Galloway breeders made Toowoomba their base during the three days of Farmfest, June 7th, 8th and 9th. These were Colin, Raeline and Samuel Walker of Lown Brae Stud, Philippa Goninan of Ironbark Stud, Bill De Maria of Bella Vista Stud and Sue Smith of Yarabilgong Stud. •The enormous number of enquiries and compliments on the breed both from the general public and also from members of other breed societies. Setting up in very comfortable surroundings, ringside to the cattle display area, the group were kept very busy displaying their animals and answering many questions from interested people. Though cold and breezy, the weather stayed fine every day! There was a great deal of interest in the breed, thanks to the display of fine animals from the Walker’s Lown Brae Belted Galloway Stud. On exhibit was a black belted cow with a dun belted calf and a red belted heifer. It was interesting to note that many people from smaller acreages expressed interest in the cattle and also quite a few older established farmers considered changing from larger animals to more manageable, quieter cattle for ease of handling. The meat marketing aspect also attracted much interest, as did the rug display an excellent black beltie hide. •Jill who is in charge of the cattle showing at CRT Farmfest presented us with a Belted Galloway painted illustrated ceramic plate which we will include in our prizes at the AGM in July. Many thanks must go to the Walkers, Colin, Raeline and Samuel, for their great support, without this our presence and the promotion of Belted Galloways at Farmfest would not be possible. To Bill De Maria, who drove many hours morning and evening to give a hand during the busiest day and to Philippa Goninan and Sue Smith who with Raeline Walker manned the site and answered all the questions. Our site and the animals on display looked great and did the breed proud. Sue Smith Yarabilgong Belted Galloways Some of the highlights were: •A visit from a couple touring Australia from Galloway in Scotland. The couple own a B & B close to the home and property of the late Lady Flora Stuart home of the illustrious Mochrum Kingfisher and his progeny and knew the Belties well. •Meeting new Queensland ABGA members who came and introduced themselves to us over the 3 days – William De Maria and Darren Rackley and his wife. . Raeline and Philippa with our visitors from Galloway in Scotland 2011 Royal Melbourne Show Beef Cattle & Beef Carcase Competition Melbourne Show will be held from Saturday 24 September, and culminating with the All Breeds Beef Interbreed on Tuesday 4th October, the 2011 Show is shaping up to be one of the best yet! The ALPA Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition will again be held during the Royal Melbourne Show. Please note that entries for this competition need to be entered using the Beef Carcase entry form. The proceeds of the 2011 Charity Steer, which will be auctioned during the Competition, will be donated to Herds of Hope, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities. New for 2011, ‘Steers & Careers’ - This afternoon program on Sunday 25 September is aimed at helping students explore a future career in agriculture, with presenters giving further insight into the beef supply chain from beginning to end, and the large variety of roles undertaken at each stage. The afternoon session is open to both exhibitors and visitors to the Show. This year, the lockers will be situated in the Clydesdale Pavilion for greater security, exhibitor privacy and warmth. This change will open up the space between the Livestock Pavilion and the Main Arena for greater access and improved exhibitor facilities. For competition information, please contact: Fiona Looker T: 03 9281 7412 Email: [email protected] ABGA member information: Entries closed 5pm Friday 8th July 2011 although due to unforeseen delays with registrations Melbourne Show society will allow only Belted Galloway cattle registered with ABGA an extension of time to allow registration certificates to be completed, this extension is available until late July but you must inform Fiona Looker of your intention to exhibit at this years show. The steer arrival is after 6.00pm, at the RASV showground on Friday 23rd September; judging on Monday 26th September and leave at 4.00am on Tuesday 27th September. Belted Galloway stud cattle arrive on Thursday 29th September; judged on Sunday 2nd October, at this stage in the morning, be advised but this is subject to change. Departure of all breeds will be Tuesday 4th October after 5.00pm. Where are all the steers? Steer Competition: currently there are two steers being prepared and one heifer. To participate in the prestigious Borthwick Trophy, there needs to be three steers (no females permitted, yes sexist we know), so come on breeders, let’s see if we can put together a Borthwick team. Ok, some may think we may not be as competitive as some of the main stream breeds, but we will putting our breed out there and showing just what a great breed we really are, it might even make some people take some notice of our excellent Belted Galloways cattle. It’s all breed promotion! ABGA members are encouraged to contact either of the three Victorian councilors for further information Stan Robinson Cumbria Belted Galloway Stud, Bill Virtue Manoora Park or Kerry Heazlewood Pine Gully Park. Please try to visit our breeders at this years Melbourne show - They will value your support! Kerry Heazlewood BALLARAT REGIONAL BELTED GALLOWAY Feature Show 2011 November 11th – 12th 2011 Belted Galloway only. Firstly, sorry about the shorter notice on this Regional Feature, but we were only approached by the Ballarat Show Society recently. Ballarat is a lovely, laid back country show, with a fully enclosed shed for the cattle and who are judged in the area outside the cattle shed. Cattle bedding is included in the very reasonable entry costs. Ballarat Show Society put on a FREE lunch for all cattle exhibitors, take the time to enjoy soup and sandwiches. Most exhibitors either sleep in their trucks; sleep in their swags in the cattle shed or book accommodation nearby. Details: Arrival 11th November 11th November PM (about 5.30pm) All Breeds Heifer Show Including classes under 8 months up to 20 months. Belted Galloways have placed very well in the Heifer show in previous years. Cost to enter - $10 per heifer Prizes: (in 2010) 1st $200 + ribbon 2nd $125 + ribbon 3rd $ 75 + ribbon 4th $ 25 + ribbon Grand Champion $500 Reserve Grand Champion $ 250 12th November – AM Judging of Belted Galloways Please note, on top on normal judging classes, there will be a Sires Progeny pair – two females, two males or male/female pair. Entry costs - $5 per animal Exhibitor pass - $20 – entitles one person to reduced entry fees and admittance for up to 3 days. Membership fee - $40 – entry into show grounds for member and member’s guest and up to three children aged 3-15years. Prizes – general classes (in 2010) 1st - $10 + ribbon 2nd - $5 + ribbon 3rd - ribbon 12th November – PM depart Schedules will be posted on request. Contacts for the Regional Feature are Stan or Lorna Robinson (Cumbria and Koralea) 03 53497321 or Di Woolfe (Wilkamdai) 03 54361115 [email protected] National Beef 2011 Bendigo Bendigo Beef Show & Sale Galloway Feature 2012 Due to circumstances beyond our control ABGA has just been advised by the Bendigo Show & Sale management committee they have entered into an agreement to upgrade the Show & Sale facilities. ABGA’s organising committee for the 2012 Bendigo Beef Show & Sale Galloway Feature feel with uncertainty about whether the 2012 Show & Sale will proceed the Victorian committee have decided in the interests of our breeders to withdraw on this occasion and reapply as the feature breed for 2013. Victorian councilor Bill Virtue Manoora Park Belted Galloway Stud reports on National Beef 2011 held at the Bendigo Showground from the 17th to the 22nd May. The weather was mainly fine and warm until the final day when lightning and thunder greeted the entrants preparing for the inter-breed competitions. A total of 524 cattle were entered, representing 35 different breeds. Six Galloway and Belted Galloway studs were represented with 19 animals on show. Here are the Results of the Belted Galloway Classes. Heifer, 8 to 12 months 1st Manoora Park Fleur, owned by W & A Virtue Heifer, 12 to 15 months 1st Cumbria Branthwaite Countess, owned by Cumbria Partners 2nd Manoora Park Felicity, owned by W & A Virtue Heifer, 15 to 18 months 1st Wilkamdai Faith, owned by H. Daly 2nd Cumbria Branthwaite Lass, owned by Cumbria Partners Junior Champion Heifer Cumbria Branthwaite Countess Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Manoora Park Fleur Heifer, 20 to 24 months 1st Grandview Faith, owned by A & A Wilson Heifer, 24 to 36 months 1st Manoora Park Denise, owned by C & D Woolfe 2nd Cumbria Brantwood Princess, owned by Cumbria Partners Cow, over 36 months 1st Cumbria Branthwaite Lady 9th, owned by Cumbria Partners 2nd Cumbria Branthwaite Lady 8th, owned by Cumbria Partners Senior Champion Cow or Heifer Grandview Faith Reserve Senior Champion Cow or Heifer Manoora Park Denise Grand Champion Cow or Heifer Grandview Faith Bull, 15 to 18 months 1st Cumbria Branthwaite Greystoke, owned by Cumbria Partners Junior Champion Bull Cumbria Branthwaite Greystoke Bull, 24 to 30 months 1st Cumbria Branthwaite Fergus, owned by Cumbria Partners Senior Champion Bull Cumbria Branthwaite Fergus Supreme Belted Galloway Exhibit Grandview Faith Results of the Miniature Galloway and Belted Galloway Classes Heifer, 8 to 12 months 1st Florentine-Brooke of Wilkamdai, owned by C & D Woolfe Heifer, 12 to 15 months 1st Oceanview Fantasy, owned by C. Smith Junior Champion Heifer Oceanview Fantasy Reserve Junior Champion Heifer Florentine-Brooke Heifer, 24 to 36 months 1st Wilkamdai Delicia, owned by C & D Woolfe. Senior Champion Cow or Heifer Wilkamdai Delicia Grand Champion Cow or Heifer Wilkamdai Delicia Supreme Miniature Galloway Exhibit Wilkamdai Delicia Year Tattooing 2008 - D 2009 - E 2010 - F 2011 - G 2012 - H 2013 - J ( I not being used ) Year Letter 2011 G Where do I buy Beltie beef? www.wbgbeef.com.au bred & fed by Warialda Beef VIC www.sassafrasbelties.com.au bred & fed by Sassafras Stud NSW www.belties.com.au bred & fed by Peppercorn Stud NSW [email protected] bred & fed by Lowen Brae Stud QLD [email protected] bred & fed by Bonnibelt Stud SA Apriash Echo Longstanding members retire! Lawrie Lee is retiring to Canberra once they sell their property ‘Leawarra” at Murrumbateman in the Yass district of NSW. Lawrie and his wife Kathy bred and showed Solid Black Galloways at Yass and Canberra also promoting the breed at rural shows, before venturing into Belted Galloways. Kathy didn’t like Belted Galloways; she only wanted Solid Black Galloways. Whilst Kathy was away overseas in 1992, Lawrie, who had yearned for some Belties took the opportunity to purchase Belties in her absence, and fortunately for Lawrie she grew to love them, so much so that the Black Galloways were sold over time and they concentrated on Belties, predominately smaller Belties for ease of management as they ventured into retirement. Lawrie worked in the Public service with the Forestry Department and Primary Industries Department. Lawrie and Kathy have been longstanding breeders and supporters of the ABGA; they have been members since November 1997. Lawrie and Kathy were integral in forming the Galloway Cattle & Beef Marketing group in the ACT and Southern Highlands in the late 90’s, along with their great friends the late Paul and Eve Cullen, along with Anthony Rowley, Dr Ken Dowse, Nelson Quinn and Greg Stuart. The Lee’s hospitality and promotion to members and future breeders over the years has always been appreciated, Kathy has fed and watered our breeders with her charming style and hospitality. We all wish them well in their retirement and thank you for your commitment to Belted Galloways. The Lee’s are going to continue their membership with ABGA to continue their support. Should anyone wish to purchase any or all of their remaining Belties you can contact them on 02 62275731. Another longstanding member Mrs Val Santarossa has recently downsized to a unit at the Belrose Country Club, Sydney. Val and her late husband have never owned cattle, but Val and her late husband loved the Galloway breed they have supported breeders through their membership for many years. Val is a frequent visitor to Canberra and Sydney Royals to visit the cattle and her many friends associated with the breed. Val has always been quick with a song at various Galloway dinners, often Lawrie loved to join in for a duet. Val’s husband passed away some time ago, but she has continued with her membership of ABGA and enjoys hearing about how our breed is evolving. Apriash Belted Galloway Stud Victoria
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Kerren Britton no longer at LBC, Kiama IT is with great regret that we have to report that the board of Livestock Business Centre, Kiama has decided to terminate the services of manager, Kerren Bri...
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