schedule of prizes - aberdeen and northern...

SCHEDULE OF PRIZES

Annual Christmas Shows & Sales

of Prime Cattle and Sheep

Pedigree Bulls and Female Sheep

Rising Stars Calf Show

Classes and Competitions for Young Farmers

Cast Sow Competition

Monday 27th November and

Tuesday 28th November 2017

£16,000 PRIZE MONEY £16,000

Aberdeen & Northern Marts Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ T : 01467 623710 F : 01467 623777 E : [email protected] W : www.anmgroup.co.uk

Entries Close :

Pedigree Stock : Monday 23rd October 2017 at 5.00 pm

Prime Stock : Monday 13th November 2017 at 5.00 pm

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Programme of Events

Mon 27th

November

11.30 am Judging of Cast Sow Competition

3.00 pm Judging of Pedigree Texel, Suffolk, and

Beltex Female Sheep.

5.00 pm Sale of Pedigree Texel, Suffolk,

and Beltex Female Sheep.

6.00 pm Judging of Young Farmers Sheep.

6.15 pm Judging of Young Farmers Prime Cattle

followed by Rising Stars Calf Show.

Tue 28th November

8.30 am Judging Unhaltered Prime Cattle

and Judging of Prime Sheep.

9.30 am Judging of Haltered Prime Cattle.

11.30 am Judging of Pedigree Beef Bulls.

12.30pm Parade Bulls, Rising Stars and Prime Cattle.

1.30 pm Presentation of Prizes followed by

Sale of Prime Cattle and Sheep

commencing with Cattle

2.00 pm Sale of Pedigree Beef Bulls

7.00 pm Young Farmers and Open

Stock judging Competition.

All Cattle classes will be judged within the EXCHANGE

Prime Sheep classes will be judged within the judging area

behind Sale Rings 2 and 3.

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ABERDEEN CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Prime Cattle and Sheep classes

in conjunction with Aberdeen Fatstock Association

PRESIDENT: GORDON SIMPSON, KIRKLAND, FORGUE, HUNTLY

VICE-PRESIDENT: R WILLIAMS, UPPER TULLOCHBEG, HUNTLY

HON PRESIDENTS: His Grace the Duke of Fife, Elsick House, Newtonhill G Ritch, East Fingask, Oldmeldrum A D Allan, Upper Kinkell, Inverurie G D Booth, Savock, Newburgh A J Paterson, 2 Burns Road, Aberdeen D Presly, Mains of Auquhorthies, Oldmeldrum R Wilkie, Tillyboy, Echt T S Stewart, Gunhill, Inverurie E J Stephen, Rosebank, Main Street, Rothienorman, Inverurie W J Troup, 7 Bush Road RR, Little Britain, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada D Begg, Gallaton, Stonehaven D S Cowe, Aldersyde, Gladstone Road, Huntly M Durno, Auchorachan, Glenlivet D Anderson, Brucewells, Netherley W J Hunter, 28 Western Road Insch J A Troup, Southbank, Skene H Brown, Jnr, Auchmaliddie Mains, Maud S Connon, Portsoy Crescent, Ellon A Greenlaw, Sheep Park, Bridge of Marnoch, Huntly

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT: The President and Vice-President (ex-officio) A Hutcheon, Greenden, Balmedie P A Reid, Hillhead, Pitfodels, Cults D Skinner, Strathorn Pitcaple Inverurie N Work, Mains of Dumbreck, Udny, Ellon S Connon, Portsoy Crescent, Ellon A Greenlaw, Sheep Park, Bridge of Marnoch, Huntly C Slessor, No 1 Cottage, West Mains, Castle Fraser, Sauchen E Fettes, Braes of Enzies, Buckie R Williams, Upper Tullochbeg, Huntly

SECRETARY AND TREASURER: A Leslie Cruickshank, Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ

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ABERDEEN FATSTOCK ASSOCIATION

SHOW REGULATIONS

SHOW : 1. All animals must be under 30 months of age and kept on a holding in Scotland for

the 90 days preceding the show date to be eligible for the event. All entries must be made on an official entry form which must be lodged with the Secretary.

Entries for Prime must be lodged no later than Monday 13th November, 2017 The Committee of Management reserves the right to refuse any entry or entries and without stating any reason.

ENTRY FEES : 2. The Entry Fees, payable at time of entry, are as follows:- Open Competition : Cattle .........................................£ 20.00 per animal Sheep ....................................... £ 8.00 per entry (Pens) (including Provision for Bedding & Fodder) Young Farmers Competition : Cattle .........................................£ 20.00 per animal Sheep ....................................... £ 6.00 per entry (Pens) (including Provision for Bedding & Fodder) ADMISSION : FREE OWNERSHIP : 3. All cattle and sheep must have been the bona fide property of exhibitors prior to

1st November. All exhibitors must be prepared to provide proof of ownership if requested by the management committee.

Young Farmers Section

This section is open to all full members of an affiliated Young Farmers Club, i.e. members between the age of 14 - 29 on 27th November 2017.

4. CONDITIONS OF SHOWING : Male Animals must be castrated. All lambs showing hard teeth shall be disqualified. Skin must not be broken and no hard teeth showing. All animals may be subject to examination by a Veterinary Surgeon appointed by the Committee of Management. Animals suffering from any form of infectious or contagious disease must not be brought to the show. Any exhibitor infringing the Rule, shall be liable for a fine of £500 and to have their stock disqualified. SPE ASSURED 5. Please note: that all Prime Cattle entered for this event must be SPE Assured. WEIGHT REQUIREMENT 6. Please note: Butchers Classes 5 & 6 the weights must not exceed 600Kg

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WEIGHING : 7. All Cattle and Sheep to be weighed within Thainstone Centre between 8.30 am and 11.00 am on Monday, 27th November. (Exhibitors are requested to check the accuracy of the weighing). Any animals not forward for weighing at the designated times will be excluded from the show. 8. Exhibitors of Cattle and Sheep shall send their own attendants with their stock and such

attendants must be in close attendance and responsible for the care and movement of their own stock. There must be at least one attendant for every two animals. An animal will be disqualified if it is not in the ring at the correct time in accordance with the steward’s instructions.

CLASSES : 9. All Cattle Classes after weighing, will be sub-divided into a reasonably manageable

judging size. Maximum of 8 in order of increasing weight. Each sub-division to be judged as a separate class with its own class prizes. There must be a minimum of 3 entries per class for the class to go ahead.

JUDGING : 10. The judging will be carried out with particular reference to quality, conformation,

level of finish and maturity to reflect the characteristics of the best of prime beef animals suitable for the Scotch quality meat market.

Protests against animals or awards must be lodged with the Secretary in writing not later than 12 noon on the day of Sale. All disputes arising out of or in connection with the show will be referred to and dealt with by the stewards in charge of each particular section. Formal protests will be dealt with by the Committee of Management or a quorum of any three of them and their decision will be final and binding.

Judges, Stewards and Attendants only will be allowed within the Judging Rings while judging is in progress.

EQUIPMENT : 11. All portable electrical equipment supplied and or used by visitors and traders must be

safe and fit for the purpose and should have a valid portable appliance test certificate. SPECIAL PRIZES: 12. Animals will not be allowed to compete in more than one ordinary class but may

compete for all Special Prizes for which they are eligible. All animals must compete in the ordinary classes before being allowed to compete for Special Prizes. Any animal which is eligible can compete for the Breed Society Prizes. All animals must be shown in the Judging Ring and must be halter led unless otherwise stated.

CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES: 13. No animal to compete unless it is offered for sale through the ring later.

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SALE OF STOCK: 14. A Sale of Stock by Auction will be held in the premises commencing at 1.30 pm. The

Auctioneers will be Aberdeen & Northern Marts, who will be solely responsible for all arrangements of the sale. The commission to be charged at the current rate applicable at time of sale. All cattle will be covered by the Association through the Auctioneers against the risk of condemnation on account of disease.

PRIZE MONEY: 15. Full Prize Money as scheduled will be paid in all classes of Cattle and Sheep except for

the Champion and Reserve Champion Animals, the Butchers’ Champion and Reserve Champion and the Young Farmers Champions and Reserve Champions, in which cases prize money will be forfeited if not sold by Auction.

RISKS: 16. Exhibitors must accept all risks to their stock arising from whatever cause. The

Association shall not be liable for any loss or damage which exhibits may sustain at the show or in transit, nor be liable to any exhibitor or his attendant for any loss, injury or damage sustained at the show.

INFRINGEMENT: 17. Any infringement by any exhibitor or his attendant of any of the foregoing rules will result

in immediate disqualification of any or all stock and the Committee of Management shall determine whether the exhibitor and/or his attendant shall be allowed to exhibit at any future show of the Association.

Mr Leslie Cruickshank Secretary and Treasurer

Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ

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SALE ORDER

HALTERED BEEF CATTLE Class 1 - Single Heifer Class 2 - Single Bullock YOUNG FARMERS BEEF CATTLE Class 3A - Single Haltered Heifer, Junior Young Farmers Class 3B - Single Haltered Heifer, Senior Young Farmers Class 4A - Single Haltered Bullock, Junior Young Farmers Class 4B - Single Haltered Bullock, Senior Young Farmers BUTCHERS CATTLE (Weight should not Exceed 600 Kg) Class 5 - Single Heifer Class 6 - Single Bullock YOUNG FARMERS UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE Class 7 - Single Heifer Class 8 - Single Bullock OPEN UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE Class 9 - Single Heifer Class 10 - Single Bullock PRIME SHEEP Class 11 - Two Continental Lambs Class 12 - Two Half-bred, Greyface or Mule Lambs Class 13 - Two Down Cross Lambs Class 14 - Two Cheviot Lambs Class 15 - Two Blackface Lambs Class 16 - Two Charollais Lambs Class 17 - Two Lambs of Same Breed or Cross most suitable for Butchers’ Purposes YOUNG FARMERS PRIME SHEEP - LIGHT Class 18 - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross YOUNG FARMERS PRIME SHEEP - HEAVY Class 19 - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross PRIME SHEEP Class 20 - Untrimmed : Two Lambs progeny of a Native Ram Class 21 - Untrimmed : Two Lambs progeny of a Continental Ram AUCTION BIDS - PRIME STOCK All cattle will be sold per kilogram liveweight, except the principal prize winners which will be sold per head. All sheep will be sold per head.

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HALTERED BEEF CATTLE

MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries

Judging: Tuesday 28th

November at 9.30 am

JUDGES: James and Ross Allan, Malcolm Allan Ltd, Larbert, Stirling.

CLASS 1 - SINGLE HEIFER

CLASS 2 - SINGLE BULLOCK

For Class sub-divisions see Rule 9 CLASS PRIZES: First £100; Second £80; Third £60; Fourth £40

SPECIAL PRIZES OPEN HALTERED BEEF CATTLE CHAMPION :

Aberdeen Town Council Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup presented by the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of Aberdeen

Cash Prize £500 presented by Northlink Ferries Cash Prize £500 presented by Aberdeen & Northern Marts if the animal was purchased at “The Spectacular” and is exhibited and sold at this event by the purchaser.

RESERVE CHAMPION :

His Grace the Duke of Fife Perpetual Challenge Trophy Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries

BEST OVERALL HEIFER :

Saphock Perpetual Rose Bowl Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE OVERALL HEIFER :

Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST OVERALL BULLOCK :

Turriff Agricultural Show Perpetual Tray Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE OVERALL BULLOCK :

Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries

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BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION :

BOCM Pauls Perpetual Challenge Trophy

FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR AWARDS :

First : Northlink Ferries Quaich and Cash Prize £100;

Second : £60 Third : £40

BEST ANIMAL BRED BY EXHIBITOR :

East Coast Viners Trophy

Cash Prize £50 presented by The Royal Northern Agricultural Society

THE ANDERSON FAMILY PERPETUAL TROPHY :

The Anderson Trophy, presented by Andrew Anderson, Mayne Farm, Elgin, will be presented to the buyer of an animal, bought at the Young Farmers Overwintering Contest and which is highest placed in the Open Haltered Section at the “Aberdeen Christmas Classic”. In addition to the specially commissioned, one-off bronze auction ring piece a cash incentive of £200 is also offered.

BEST ANIMAL (ANY SEX) BY A.I. BULL:

The Scottish Milk Marketing Board Perpetual Silver Trophy

BREED SOCIETY PRIZES HALTERED BEEF CATTLE ONLY

ABERDEEN ANGUS :

Best Animal (Bullock or Heifer) sired by a

Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus Bull

Perpetual Trophy presented by the North East of Scotland

Aberdeen-Angus Breeders Club

First : £100 presented by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

Second : £50 presented by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

BEST ANIMAL SIRED BY A CHAROLAIS BULL:

The Scottish and Northern Charolais Breeders' Association Ltd

Perpetual Challenge Cup

SCOTTISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION :

Best Animal (Bullock or Heifer) sired by a Limousin Bull : Salver

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BUTCHERS CATTLE

SPONSORED BY QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND


November

JUDGES:

James and Ross Allan ( Malcolm Allan Ltd.) Larbert, Stirling.

Please Note : Entries for the Butchers Classes, 5 and 6, must be SPE Assured

Also Animals entered into these classes must not Exceed 600 Kg CLASS 5 - SINGLE HEIFER


For Sub-divisions See Rule 9 Animals in classes 5 & 6 will not be allowed to compete for any of the special prizes other than those stated below. CLASS PRIZES: First £100; Second £80; Third £60; Fourth £40

SPECIAL PRIZES BUTCHERS CHAMPION:

Aberdeen Master Butchers' Association Perpetual Silver Cup Cash Prize £300 presented by Quality Meat Scotland

RESERVE BUTCHERS CHAMPION:

J Bibby and Sons Ltd Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup Cash Prize £100 presented by Quality Meat Scotland

BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO BUTCHERS CHAMPION:

Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Messrs Elanco Products Ltd

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YOUNG FARMERS HALTERED BEEF CATTLE


Judging : Monday 27th

November at 6.15 pm

JUDGE: Jamie Scott, John Scott Meats (Paisley) Ltd, Paisley.

CLASS 3A - SINGLE HALTERED HEIFER, Open to Junior Young Farmers, between 14 - 18 years of age CLASS 3B - SINGLE HALTERED HEIFER, Open to Senior/Associate Young Farmers, between 19 - 29 years of age CLASS 4A - SINGLE HALTERED BULLOCK, Open to Junior Young Farmers, between 14 - 18 years of age CLASS 4B - SINGLE HALTERED BULLOCK, Open to Senior/Associate Young Farmers, between 19 - 29 years of age Classes 3 and 4 will be sub-divided as above into Junior and Senior Sections subject to a minimum of 3 animals per class. CLASS PRIZES: First £100; Second £80; Third £60; Fourth £40

SPECIAL PRIZES CHAMPION :

Dalgety Agriculture Ltd Perpetual Challenge Trophy Cash Prize £200 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE CHAMPION :

Tom Cruickshank Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries

BEST JUNIOR YOUNG FARMERS ANIMAL : Strathbogie Farmers’ Club Perpetual Trophy INTERCLUB AWARD : Trophy and £100.00 presented by Northlink Ferries

Presented to the Club that accumulates the most points in the Judging of Cattle and Sheep. Points to be awarded for class placings, best presented and paraded and first time exhibitors.

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YOUNG FARMERS HALTERED BEEF CATTLE SHOW SPECIAL PRIZES (CONT)

BEST OVERALL HEIFER :

Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries RESERVE OVERALL HEIFER :

Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST OVERALL BULLOCK :

Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE OVERALL BULLOCK : Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION :

Frank Smart Perpetual Trophy BEST ANIMAL PARADED BY A MEMBER UNDER 21 : Fowlie Trophy BEST ANIMAL FROM A FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £50 EXHIBITOR WHO PARADES ANIMAL IN MOST EXPERT MANNER:

First - Royal Bank of Scotland Salver (to be won outright three times - not necessarily in succession) Cash Prize £75 presented by Northlink Ferries

Second - Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST HOME BRED ANIMAL : The Arthur T Alsop Beef Cattle Trophy and £50 presented by Royal Northern Agricultural Society BEST ANIMAL SIRED BY A CHAROLAIS BULL AND EXHIBITED BY A MEMBER 21 AND UNDER : Scottish & Northern Charolais Breeders’ Trophy NOTE - Animals in these classes will not be allowed to compete for any of the special prizes on Tuesday.

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YOUNG FARMERS UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE

Judging : Monday 27

th November (Evening)

JUDGES:

Jamie Scott, John Scott Meats (Paisley) Ltd, Paisley. CLASS 7 - SINGLE HEIFER


For Sub-divisions see Rule 9 CLASS PRIZES: First £60; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £15


The Clydesdale Bank PLC Perpetual Challenge Trophy Cash Prize £150 presented by HRN Tractors Ltd, Insch

RESERVE CHAMPION :

The Peter Glass Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £50 presented by HRN Tractors Ltd, Insch BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION : The Drew Paterson Perpetual Trophy BEST ANIMAL FROM FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £25

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OPEN UNHALTERED BEEF CATTLE



November at 8.30 am

CLASS 9 - SINGLE HEIFER


For Sub-divisions see Rule 9 CLASS PRIZES: First £60; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £15


The Bert Bruce Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £150 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE CHAMPION :

The Gordon Soutar Perpetual Cup Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

BEST ANIMAL OF OPPOSITE SEX TO CHAMPION : The Bank of Scotland Ice Bucket and Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries THE GORDON TROPHY :

Presented to the Exhibitor of the Best Animal who, over the previous 12 months has sold at least 5 times or 50% of his cattle stock with Aberdeen & Northern Marts.

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PRIME SHEEP


JUDGE: Sam Carlisle, Border Meats, Lockerbie

Judging : Tuesday 28th

November at 8.30 am CLASS 11 - TWO CONTINENTAL LAMBS

CLASS 12 - TWO HALF-BRED, GREYFACE OR MULE LAMBS

CLASS 13 - TWO DOWN CROSS LAMBS

CLASS 14 - TWO CHEVIOT LAMBS

CLASS 15 - TWO BLACKFACE LAMBS

CLASS 16 - TWO CHAROLLAIS LAMBS

CLASS 17 - TWO LAMBS OF SAME BREED OR CROSS MOST SUITABLE FOR BUTCHERS PURPOSES

CLASS PRIZE MONEY FOR CLASSES 11-17 First £40; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £10 Classes 11, 15 and 17 may be subdivided by weight subject to entry.

UNTRIMMED

LAMBS MUST BE SHOWN IN A NATURAL STATE. ANY LAMBS DRESSED, BRUSHED OR TRIMMED IN ANY WAY WILL BE

DISQUALIFIED CLASS PRIZE MONEY FOR CLASSES 20 &21 First £40; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £10 CLASS 20 - TWO LAMBS, progeny of a Native Ram CLASS 21 - TWO LAMBS, progeny of a Continental Ram

SPECIAL PRIZES (Classes 20 & 21 excluded from competing) :

CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS: The Norman Wight Perpetual Trophy

Cash Prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS: The Ian Carnie Perpetual

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Memorial Tray Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

SPECIAL PRIZES CONT CHAMPION PEN OF BUTCHERS LAMBS (Restricted to Class 17) :

Drums Perpetual Shield Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF BUTCHERS LAMBS (Restricted to Class 17) :

Frank Smart Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST PEN OF LAMBS, BRED BY EXHIBITOR :

The Clydesdale Bank PLC Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £20 presented by Northlink Ferries

NOTE - Exhibitors must state if Home Bred on Entry Forms BEST PEN FROM FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £25 BEST PEN OF LAMBS, SIRED BY A SUFFOLK RAM (Classes 13 & 17) : Presented by North East Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club Cash Prize £50 Additional Cash Prize £50 if Champion Lambs are Pure-Bred Suffolk BEST PEN OF LAMBS SIRED BY A TEXEL RAM : Cash Prize £50 presented by the North of Scotland Texel Club CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS IF SIRED BY A CHAROLLAIS RAM : Cash Prize £100 presented by The North Area Charollais Sheep Breeders’ Society BEST PEN OF LAMBS SIRED BY A ROUGE RAM FROM (Classes 11, 17 & 21) Cash Prize £50 Presented by the Imlah Family PEN OF LAMBS SIRED BY A BELTEX RAM : Beltex Scotland Club Trophy - First : £60.00 Second : £40.00 BEST PRESENTED PEN OF LAMBS: Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

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YOUNG FARMERS PRIME SHEEP


Judging : Monday 27th

November at 6.00pm

CLASS 18 : LIGHT - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross

CLASS 19 : HEAVY - Two Lambs of any Breed or Cross

These classes may be subdivided by weight subject to entry

CLASS PRIZES : First £40; Second £30; Third £20; Fourth £10

SPECIAL PRIZES YOUNG FARMERS CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS : Northlink Ferries Perpetual Trophy Cash Prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries YOUNG FARMERS RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF LAMBS : Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries BEST PEN FROM FIRST TIME EXHIBITOR : Northlink Ferries Quaich and £25 BEST PRESENTED YOUNG FARMERS PEN OF LAMBS: Cash Prize £25 presented by Northlink Ferries

Animals in Classes 18-19 will not be allowed to compete for any Special Prizes on Tuesday.

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Class 1 : Open Home-bred or Purchased Heifer

Class 2 : Open Home-bred or Purchased Bullock

Class 3 : Young Farmers Home-bred Heifer

Class 4 : Young Farmers Home-bred Bullock

Class 5 : Young Farmers Purchased Heifer

Class 6 : Young Farmers Purchased Bullock

CLASS PRIZES :

First £50; Second £40; Third £30; Fourth £25; Fifth £20.

Open Champion £50

Young Farmers Champion £50

Overall Champion £100

Rules of the Show:

1. All animals must be halter led

2. Born after 1st January 2017

3. All cattle will be subdivided into suitable classes by age, subject to a minimum of 3 maximum of 8 entries per class

4. Entry Fee £20.00 Inc VAT per Calf

5. Entries close Monday 13th November 2017

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SHOW & SALE OF PEDIGREE FEMALE SHEEP MAIN SPONSOR : Northlink Ferries

Show and Sale : Monday 27th

November Judging : 3.00 pm Sale : 5.00 pm

REGISTERED TEXEL FEMALES Classes Sponsored by The North of Scotland Texel Club

JUDGE: Keith Hourston, Skelbister, Orphir, Orkney

1st

2nd

3rd

CLASS 1 : Single Ewe £20 £10 £ 5

CLASS 2 : Single Gimmer £50 £25 £15

CLASS 3 : Single Ewe Lamb £20 £10 £ 5

SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION : I & E Stott Perpetual Trophy and £100

presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE CHAMPION : £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

REGISTERED SUFFOLK FEMALES Classes Sponsored by Murray Duguid Seeds Merchants Ltd

JUDGE: Robbie Innes, Crossburn Keith

1st

2nd

3rd

CLASS 4 : Single Ewe £40 £20 £10

CLASS 5 : Single Gimmer £40 £20 £10

CLASS 6 : Single Ewe Lamb £40 £20 £10

SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION : Trophy

Cash prize £100 presented by Northlink Ferries

RESERVE CHAMPION : Trophy

Cash prize £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

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REGISTERED CHAROLLAIS FEMALES


REGISTERED BELTEX FEMALES

Classes Sponsored by The Beltex Scotland Club

JUDGE: Rory Machray, Bilboa, Daviot

1

st 2

nd 3

rd

CLASS 10 : Single Ewe £20 £10 £ 5

CLASS 11 : Single Gimmer £50 £10 £ 5

CLASS 12 : Single Ewe Lamb £20 £10 £ 5

SPECIAL PRIZES

CHAMPION : £50 presented by Northlink Ferries

Unsold stock will forfeit Prize Money if not sold by auction

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PEDIGREE BEEF BREEDING CATTLE SECTION


Show and Sale : Tuesday 28th

November

Judging : 11.30 am Sale : 2.00 pm

ALL EXHIBITION ANIMALS MUST BE HALTER LED

CLASS PRIZES : First £40; Second £30; Third £20

Limousin Bull

Charolais Bull

Simmental Bull

Blonde Bull

Aberdeen Angus Bull

Any other Breed

SPECIAL PRIZES

Champion Limousin Bull £100

Reserve Champion Limousin Bull £50

Champion Charolais Bull £100

Reserve Champion Charolais Bull £50

Champion Simmental Bull £100

Reserve Champion Simmental Bull £50

Champion Any other Breed £100

OVERALL CHAMPION : J C Singer Perpetual Challenge Trophy

£100 presented by Northlink Ferries

Unsold stock will forfeit Prize Money if not sold by auction

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CAST SOW COMPETITION

SPONSORED BY CHEALE MEATS LTD, ESSEX

Monday 27th

November at 11.30 am

JUDGE : Cheale Meats,

Orchard Farm, Little Warley, Brentwood

CLASS 1: CHAMPION AND FIRST PRIZE SINGLE SOW:

Cheale Meats Ltd Perpetual Salver and £150.00

RESERVE CHAMPION AND SECOND PRIZE SINGLE SOW : £100

THIRD PRIZE SINGLE SOW : £75.00

1

st 2

nd 3

rd

CLASS 2: Pen of Four Sows £75 £70 £50

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OPEN STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION

Tuesday 28th

November at 7.00 pm

Section A : Young Farmers Junior Club Team : 14 - 18 yrs

Section B : Young Farmers Senior Club Team : 19 - 25 yrs

Section C : Young Farmers Associate Club Team : 26 - 29 yrs

Section D : Individual Young Farmers Junior Club Member : 14 - 18 yrs

Section E : Individual Young Farmers Senior Club Member : 19 - 25 yrs

Section F : Individual Young Farmers Associate Club Member : 26 - 29 yrs

Section G : Open Section

Sections A to F are open to all full members of an affiliated Young Farmers Club, ie members between age of 14 - 29 on 27

th November 2017.

CLASS PRIZES :

Sections A, B & C First £50; Second £40; Third £30

Sections D, E, F & G First £40; Second £30; Third £20

CLASSES

CATTLE

1. Beef Breeding Heifer in calf

2. Prime Bullocks

3. Store Heifers

SHEEP

4. Ewe Lambs

5. Breeding Sheep

The Judge will give reasons for their placings after each class

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