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Bell Booth Achiever Award - 26/05/2008

The Bell Booth Achievers Award was made to Bryan Hayward at the recent Annual Conference in Nelson.

Bryan established his herd, Goldwyn Ayrshires, back in 1987 and has always aimed to breed good, functional cows that have the ability to produce exceptionally well. This is evident with the many production awards he has received over the years. Firstly, within the Bay of Plenty club, he has become a regular name on the prestigious Golden Cow Trophy which goes to the breeder whose cow produces the highest kg of fat and has also won may other classes in the Club’s competitions each year. For seven consecutive years now, Bryan has won top producing Ayrshire herd in Ward 4, which is a great accomplishment. He always enjoys a challenge and this is evident in his recent success in achieving his ultimate goal, the Mayfield Trophy for highest producing Ayrshire herd in New Zealand for the 2006/07 season with his 96 Ayrshire cows averaging 505 kg milksolids in 293 days.

Presentation holds great importance with Bryan when he is selling or exhibiting animals. The manner in which he presents his bulls at the annual bull sales is a credit to him and contributes to the high prices he obtains. He has exhibited cattle very successfully over many years, but recently his great pride has been the showing of his renowned cow Goldwyn TC Katie, who took out Intermediate Champion as a 2 year old at the 2004 World Conference Show in Hamilton. She has won numerous champion ribbons since. Not only has Katie performed well in the show ring but she is also an excellent producing cow with notable figures for the 2006/07 season of 887 kg milksolids in 300 days as a 5 year old.

Bryan is a very active member of the Bay of Plenty Club and has held office as President and Vice President in recent years. He is also very instrumental in the running of the local Putaruru A & P Show. Bryan holds a great passion for the Ayrshire bred and will always strive to maintain or better the high standard he has already achieved.

Members Photo Judging Competition - 26/05/2008

The members judging in the PGG Wrightson All New Zealand Photo Competition was completed at the Annual Conference in Nelson on Saturday when the website votes were added to the votes from those attending the Conference.

The mens winner is Jamie Baxter of Tirau and the womens winner is Gemma Hartstone of Te Kauwhata. Congratulations to you both, your prizes will be on their way shortly.

Kiteroa Trophy - 26/05/2008

The Northland Ayrshire Club was awarded the Kiteroa Trophy for the persons contributing the most to the breed during the last year at last weeks Annual Conference in Nelson.

This is be the first time this trophy hasn’t gone to an individual but the whole club are worthy recipients of this award, due to their dedication in promoting the Ayrshire breed.

Each year, except for a few, the Northland Ayrshire Club has held a site at the Northern Fieldays. The Fieldays have been going now for 23 years. The Northland Club has stuck with promoting the Ayrshire breed at the Fieldays and is now and has been for the last few years, the only dairy breed there on show.

Annual Production Awards - 13/05/2008

At the Association``s Annual Conference in nelson from May 22 - 25, the Production Awards will be presented for the 2006/07 season.

For the first time in many years, there will be a new name engraved on the Mayfield Trophy for the top producing herd in New Zealand (over 50 pedigree Ayrshires). Goldwyn Enterprises Ltd (Brian Hayward) of Putaruru with 96 pedigree cows averaging 6360 litres milk, 283 kg fat, 222 kg protein (505 kg milksolids) in 293 days.

Highest Producing Cows

The Smith Family Trophy for the Top Pedigree Cow (Fat & Protein has been won by one cow since the 2003/04 season, and the 2006/07 season is no exception. Luckville Mar Debe, Ex3, averaged 11959 litres milk, 522 kg fat, 411 kg protein (933 kg milksolids) in 305 days, taking out the 10 yr & over class. Mar Debe is a 10 year old cow sired by Lagace Marathon ET and also earns the awards for top cow in the following categories - fat, protein, milk yield and dollar earning. She is owned by the Carrington Family of Dannevirke.
In the two year old class, Ngaio Classic Tommy S3A owned by Cardale Farm, Otorohanga, is the top producing cow. Tommy is sired by Inglecorner Classic Scott and produced 7827 litres milk, 322 kg fat, 280 kg protein (602 milksolids) in 282 days.
Top producing three year old was Valendale Gemstone, B. Gemstone is owned by Valendale Ayrshire Ltd, Gordonton and is sired by Valendale Martin. She produced 7823 litres milk, 381 kg fat, 300 kg protein (681 kg milksolids) in 305 days.
In the four year old class, the above-mentioned Mar Debe’s daughter comes out on top in Luckville Par Debe, VHC. Par Debe was also the top producing three year old in the previous season and in the 06/07 season produced 10011 litres milk, 439 kg fat, 331 kg protein (770 kg milksolids) in 303 days. She is sired by Woodland View Pardner ET and owned by the Carrington Family of Dannevirke.
Finally, the five - nine years class was won by Goldwyn TC Katie, Exc. Owned by Goldwyn Enterprises Ltd, Putaruru, Katie is sired by Meikle Laught Triple Crown and produced 10558 litres milk, 505 kg fat, 382 kg protein (887 kg milksolids) in 300 days. Katie was also named Intermediate Champion at the North Island Championships in 2004.

Ayrshire NZ welcomes Zinpro - 11/04/2008

Ayrshire New Zealand welcomes Zinpro Performance Minerals as the new sponsor of the Zinpro Somatic Cell Count Competition. Entry forms have recently been sent to all members, and close on 1 May 2008.

Don``t forget, you``ve got to be in to win. Get those entry forms back by the closing date to win product generously supplied by Zinpro.

Upcoming Sales - 07/04/2008

Glenmarie Dispersal Sale - Thursday 10 April, Balclutha
Lodore / Northland Sale - Tuesday 15 April, Okaihau
Pa Hill Annual Sale - Tuesday 15 April, Kaitaia
Doubleaar Dispersal Sale - Wednesday 16 April, Dargaville
Breadalbane Dispersal Sale - Thursday 17 April, Kaiwaka
Ngaio Displenishment Sale - Wednesday 23 April, Otorohanga
Thames Valley Club Sale - Thursday 1 May, Morrinsville
Taranaki Club Sale - Tuesday 6 May, Inglewood

Annual Competitions - 07/04/2008

All competition entry forms are included with the Autumn Bulletin
- National Progeny Competitions
- Zinpro Somatic Cell Count Competition
- Alpha Nominated Scenic Photo Competition
Entries for all competitions close on Thursday 1 May 2008.

Annual General Meeting reminders - 07/04/2008

Nominations for the Kiteroa Trophy, Bell Booth Achiever Awards and Dinstinguished Member Awards close on Friday 11 April 2008.

Notices of Motion close on Thursday 24 April 2008.

Registration and accommodation booking forms for the Annual Conference are included with your Bulletin. The closing date for both Conference registration and accommodation booking is Wednesday 30 April 2008.

The Annual General Meeting will take place in Nelson, 22 - 25 May 2008.

Registration Amnesty - 07/04/2008

Ayrshire New Zealand are holding a registration amnesty until 31 July 2008. Under the amnesty female animals over 12 months of age can be registered at the 12 month price - $6.50 incl GST for animals named on MINDA or using the default name and $7.35 incl GST for animals that have to be named.
Contact Pam Allison at the Ayrshire office for more information.

Bell Booth Ltd National Dairy Heifer Competition - 07/04/2008

There will be a field day on the winner’s property to be held as follows:

Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Place: Valden Stud (R & V Jackson)
138 Gould Rd, R D 2, Te Aroha
(Ph: 07 8849769)
Time: Commencing approximately 10.30.

Please bring your lunch – a cup of tea will be provided.

It is very pleasing to see that we received entries for over 11200 heifers this year again for the Bell-Booth Ltd National Dairy Heifer Competition, with 225 herds entered. The competition is organised by the New Zealand Dairy Breeds Federation and is open to dairy farmers who have all their two-year-old heifers TOP (Traits other than Production) inspected. All breeds of dairy heifers are eligible to be entered. The competition is categorised for as many prizes as possible to be attained with the overall winners receiving the highest prize. There are prizes for the overall results (BW + Udder Overall + Dairy Conformation), Udder Overall and Dairy Conformation, Highest BW, also the highest overall results for each Breed (other than the winning herd).

The overall winners receive a return air flight for two to a destination of their choice within New Zealand, up to the value of $1000.00 kindly sponsored by Bell-Booth Ltd.

We are very appreciative of our sponsors and thank them most sincerely for their continued support:
Bell-Booth Ltd Alpha Nominated (LIC) Royal Agricultural Society
Results are as follows:
Overall Results
Williams Jerseys Limited (Jersey), Tirau 358 points
Udder Overall & Dairy Conformation
B & M Montgomery, Dargaville 151 points
Highest BW
Williams Jerseys Limited, Tirau 217 points
Kowhai Properties, Hikurangi 217 points
Crescent Genetics, Ngatea 217 points
Highest Holstein Friesian herd
Valden Stud, Te Aroha 306 points
Highest Ayrshire herd
B & H Dimock, Opunake 253 points
Roma Farms, Morrinsville 253 points
Highest Milking Shorthorn herd
R & J Soffe, Waitara 216 points
Highest Guernsey herd
J & N Lichtwark, Taupiri 55 points
Highest Progeny Test herd
Canaan Jerseys, Greymouth 286 points

PGG Wrightson All New Zealand Photo Competition - 21/02/2008

Don``t forget that the entries for the Photo Competition close earlier than usual this year on 28 FEBRUARY 2008. This is due to a change in the way the members competition is to be judged.

Lost your entry form? Let Pam know at the office and she``ll get one out to you.

Production Register correction - 20/12/2007

The 2006/07 Production Register Volume 34 incorrectly includes the Ayrshire bulls from the Dairy Sire Summary for the previous year. The list of Ayrshire bulls from the May 2007 Dairy Sire Summary is available on request from the Ayrshire office.

Ayrshire New Zealand apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Photo Competition Changes - 19/12/2007

All members will have received entry forms for the 2008 PGG Wrightson All New Zealand Photo Competition this week.

Please note that due to changes in the format of the Members Competition that entries close on 28 February 2008.

This is earlier than usual, so don``t forget to get your photos in.

Bulletin advertising - 19/12/2007

It``s already time to start thinking about booking your next Bulletin ad. Advertising bookings close on 1 February, contact Pam Allison to book your space now.

All Breeds Photo Competition - 19/12/2007

Now open for judging on www.crazycow.com.au

Look out for the Kiwi entries!

Talk about longevity! - 29/11/2007

"Quincy" is a superb example of the Ayrshire breed, a breed well known for it``s longevity. Aged 30 years old, Quincy is still milking, albeit as a house cow, and has produced 31 calves including two sets of twins.

Quincy is owned by retired breeder Ken Vincent of Scotland Ayrshires, Kaitaia, and was sired by a ``Sungleam`` bull. This season she had a bull calf sired by Pa Hill Nans Blue. She has never missed a season, and still produced 35 litres per day well into her twenties. Still sprightly, Ken reports she has an awesome temperament. She also has numerous progeny milking well in his son``s herd.

Interested in the bull calf? Call Ken on 09 408 3929.

Arran Trophy - 27/11/2007

The Arran Trophy for the Ayrshire Young Judge Competition was keenly contested at the North Island Championships this year, in a break away from the Royal Show. Four contestants took part, with the winner Annette Dodds of Te Kauwhata. Annette and her husband Mark and family work for Thurlow Farms Ltd and show their Waerenga Ayrshires team. Congratulations Annette!

Annette Dodds with judges & sponsor

Fredrickson Trophy - 27/11/2007

The Fredrickson Trophy for Senior Young Handlers took place at the North Island Championships, Cambridge 2007
1. Jessica Baker
2. Michaela Berry
3. Jamie Baxter

Fredrickson Trophy winners r - l

Greenlane Trophy - 27/11/2007

The Greenlane Trophy for Junior Young Handlers took place at the North Island Championships, Cambridge 2007
1. Sophie Hayward
2. Imogen Steiner
3. Sean Collins

Greenlane Trophy winners r - l

North Island Championships, Cambridge 24 Nov 2007 - 27/11/2007

The Ayrshire North Island Championships were held at Cambridge on 24 November 2007, judged by Adrian Tomlinson of the UK. There was an impressive line-up of Ayrshires, with a particular highlight first - fourth placed Ayrshires in the All Breeds Type & Production class.

North Island Junior Ayrshire Champion - Arran Sakic Cassatta, Arran Ayrshires
North Island Reserve Junior Ayrshire Champion - Talsen Sakic, T Talbot & J Mosen
Intermediate Ayrshire Champion - Waipiri Sultan Linda, D & P Fullerton
Intermediate Reserve Champion and 2nd All Breeds 2 & 3 yr old - Arran H C Toffee, Arran Ayrshires
Senior Ayrshire Champion, North Island Ayrshire Champion Cow and 1st All Breeds Dairy Cow - Premier Olympic Burleigh, D E Hayward
Reserve Senior Ayrshire Champion, Reserve Ayrshire North Island Champion and 3rd All Breeds Dairy Cow - Valendale Blueprint, D E Hayward

Look out for full results in the next Bulletin

Premier Olympic Burleigh

Gemma wins at the Royal - 16/11/2007

For the second year in a row, an Ayrshire New Zealand contestant has taken out the World Wide Sires All Breeds Young Judge Competition at the Royal Show. Gemma Hartstone of Te Kauwhata won this prestigious competition yesterday. Gemma is a 22 year old sharemilker, who was awarded an Ayrshire New Zealand Bell-Booth Achiever Award earlier this year. She follows in the footsteps of last years winner, Hayden Donald. Congratulations, Gemma!

Ayrshire Judge Peter Allison with Gemma Hartstone

T.O.P. Classification - 08/10/2007

Applications for the 2007 Traits Other than Production Classification season close on Friday 12 October 2007.

If your application is received by then, and you elect to be invoiced prior to classification, a 10% discount is available.

Please contact Pam at the Ayrshire office for any further information or for an application form.

Belmore Dispersal Sale - 03/10/2007

Held at the Morrinsville Sale Yards on Wednesday 3 October 2007, the Belmore Dispersal Sale saw 63 in-milk cows average $2471. Top price of $4,800 was paid by Ivan & Robyn Fredrickson of Sentinal Ayrshires, Stratford, for Kiteroa Bonny Gayblair, VHC. Gayblair is a 4 year old cow sired by Kiteroa Bonny Blueidol ET out of Kiteroa Bonny Gayblunair, VHC. With a BW of 60, Gayblair averaged 4245 litres milk, 174 kg fat, 154 kg protein (328 kg milksolids) in 242 days in her second lactation.

Ayrshire Breeders Bull Sale - 19/09/2007

An extremely successful Bull Sale was held at the Morrinsville Dairy Centre on Wednesday 19 September. A total of 48 lots averaged $1971, an increase of almost $900 on last year``s average of $1083. 28 yearling bulls averaged $1841, 15 two year old bulls averaged $2300 and 5 older bulls averaged $1720.

Two yearling bulls recorded the top price of $4500.00, both from vendor Bryan Hayward of Goldwyn Enterprises Ltd of Putaruru. Goldwyn High Choice ET is sired by Kiteroa Bo Pepperoni out of the fabulous producer Craigmyle Regal Secrecy, Ex5 with a BW of 111. High Choice ET was purchased by the Eade Family of Fairleigh Dairy Farm Ltd, Gore. Goldwyn Folly Emporer was purchased by the Stevenson Family of Carterton. Folly Emporer has a BW of 87 and is sired by Goldwyn Folly Sultan out of Goldwyn Peps Evening, Exc.

Brookview Slazenger (s. Glenmarie Etroni Levi) was sold on behalf of Vince & Sheridan Steiner of Waiuku for $3800 to Jim Shallue of Te Aroha. This two year old bull has a BW of 138 and is out of the famed show and production cow Brookview BVC Secrecy ET.

Stock for sale listings - 06/09/2007

Don``t forget to contact Pam at the Ayrshire office to list your stock for sale or stock wanted on the website. The listing is free of charge.

If you have surplus heifer calves please get a listing up as we are receiving queries for these.