Northumbria Club AGM and Herd Competition Results
Northumbria Holstein Breeders Club held their AGM at the Dr Syntax, Stocksfield on Thursday 21st January. Also held that night was the presentation of prizes for their annual herds competition for last year, which was judged by Mr David Hodgson, back in August.
This year the club has a new Chairman, Stephen Ball and Jane Reed has now become the clubs Vice Chairperson. The club also welcomed Mr Graham Willey on to the committee.
After the club business was wrapped up, Mr David Hodgson presented the prizes before we sat down to supper, kindly sponsored by Hadrian Farm Services (Hexham).
Northumbria Holstein Breeders Club Herd Competition Results 2009
Large Herds
1. D M Sutherland, Ellenneff
2. Newheaton Holsteins, Newheaton
3. D Barber, Pont
Small Herds
1. J P Hall, Ashpetall
2. G & D W J Clark, Fleetshot
3. A w Dixon, Alon
Progeny Group
1. Newheaton Holsteins, Etazon Lord Lily
Cow on Inspection
1. Newheaton Holsteins, Newheaton Cello Cleo
2. S Ball, Chloanne Goldwyn Gracious
3. J P Hall, Ashpetall Augustus Madrigal
Super Cow
1. S Ball, Chloanne Webster Gracious
Heifer on Production & Inspection
1. S Ball, Chloanne Goldwyn Gracious 2
2. G & H Bradley, Langpark Bruce Jet
3. G & D W J Clark, Petteril September August
Heifer on Inspection
1. J P Hall, Ashpetall Brad Grey
2. G & D W J Clark, Petterill September August
3. D M Sutherland, Ellenneff Crest Becula 11
Cow Family
1. S Ball, Gracious
2. G & D W J Clark, Flower
3. G & H Bradley, Jet
Mature Cow
1. G & H Bradley, Langpark Formation Faenza
2. G & D W J Clark, Fleetshot Vision Katrina
3. A W Dixon, Benlaw Drew Dellia 9
Top Herd on production
D M Sutherland, Ellenneff
Most Improved Herd
Newheaton Holsteins, Newheaton
Top Herd on Inspection
G & D W J Clark, Fleetshot
Herdsperson of the Year
David Clark
Chairman’s Shield
Joanna Harrison
John Moffitt Memorial Rose Bowl
Alan Gray