Emerald Expo 2011
Emerald Expo Alltech Supreme Cow Champion 2011
SHOW REPORT
An exciting new All Ireland dairy event!
Emerald Expo 2011 in association with IHFA & Alltech took place on Fri/Sat April 29th/30th at the Cillin Hill Mart complex in Kilkenny.The inaugural show with a Record Prize Fund of €25K was a huge success with quality animals in all classes competing for the top honours at a modern venue that was professionally transformed for the occassion.
The contemporary facility at Kilkenny, Motorway access and generous sponsorship by Alltech had all the ingredients to make the Emerald Expo a prestigious world class event.The major sponsors for this event are IHFA , Alltech Ireland , Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,
Key sponsors include Pfizer Animal Health, Dairymaster, Teagasc, AIB bank, Glanbia, Keenans and Bord Bia. Associate sponsors were the Irish Farmers Journal, Agri Aware, Macra na Feirme, KW Forage Systems, Red Mills, Ecolab, Animax, Agri Needs, Dovea Genetics, Eurogene, Semen World, Bova AI, Progressive Genetics/Semex , ABS, Volac, IFP media, ICMSA, Lakeland Dairies, Shorthorn Society and the Kilreesk Shorthorn herd.
The Irish Pure Friesian club, Jersey and Shorthorn societies all participated in a major all breed show.
Day One of the inaugural Emerald Expo, hosted by the Irish Holstein Friesian Association – in association with Alltech – kicked off with approx. 400 farmers from all over Ireland visiting the new Greenfield dairy farm near Kilkenny. This unique Teagasc Dairy program in partnership with the Dept. of Agriculture and Food, Glanbia plc, FBD Trust, Irish Farmers Journal and AIB, aims to provide family farms with the skills and technologies to profitably grow their businesses.
Meanwhile, back at the Hub, Cillin Hill, Kilkenny, show teams and the YMA teams, representing 50 of Ireland’s top pedigree dairy herds, were putting the finishing touches to the 175 elite animal entered for the two days of show classes. The International teams were also allocated their calves for competing in the International Showmanship classes. Six teams representing the UK, Sweden, Germany, Northern Ireland, Switzerland competed in the International showmanship Challenge.
Mike Halliwell from south Wales was selected as the judge for the handling classes. He has judged shows all over Europe, USA, Canada and Australia including the All Britain calf show.Rebecca Channing from the UK, won the overall champion handler with Emma Behan in Reserve and Padraic Murphy Honourable Mention.
Sale of elite pedigree calves:
There was brisk demand for excellent stock and embryos from UK buyers.A total of 15 lots of deep pedigrees were offered for sale from some of the country’s top breeders. This included 5 lots of embryos and 10 lots of choice females. Michael Taaffe of Taaffe Auctions conducted the sale proceedings.
Overall there was an 80 % clearance rate with the top price of € 5,400 paid for lot 7, “Ardnasalem KJV Raven 2 ET”, from Patrick Colton’s “Ardnasalem” herd in Emyvale, Co Monaghan. The successful bidder was the noted “Willsbro” herd in Cornwall, England.The Pallaskenry Agricultural College heifer “Copsewood Damion Helga” achieved the reserve top price of €4,800. “Cahirmee San Chelsie ET” owned by Pat Smith of Doneraile, Co Cork sold for €3,200. Patrick Colton had a further 2 animals entered for the sale; “Ardnasalem Damion Robin 1 ET” sold for €3,000 and “Ardnasalem Damion Robin 2 ET”, sold for €2,950 to Northern Ireland buyers.
The full clearance of embryo lots averaged over €360 with the remaining lots averaging just over €3,400. The evening concluded with an enjoyable reception
Saturday, April 30th
Saturday began with the showing of the crème de la crème of Irish dairy animals at 9am competing for the overall Alltech Supreme Championship.The official opening of the Expo was performed by John Bryan, President of the IFA.Anthony Le Trionnaire performed the judging duties.
Anthony is an official French Judge since 2001 and a member of the WHFF judges panel. He has judged numerous shows Internationally. Born on a Holstein farm in Brittany (West of France), Antony spent his teenage years fitting and grooming cattle for shows.He is involved in the family farm in partnership with his older brother.
The family partnership has bred many champion cows and bulls for the AI industry. Their herd includes 75 Holstein cows averaging 10,722 kgs at 3.44% protein and 4.02% fat. 8 cows are EX, 59 are VG. Their herd is among the top 1% in France and the first embryos exported from Europe to Canada came from this herd.
Large crowds gathered on Day Two of the Emerald Expo. Judge Anthony Le Trionnaire, from France, commented very positively on the quality of stock throughout the day.The competition in every class was intense. The quality of animals in each class was superb and would compete at any show worldwide commented the Judge. He suggested that the IHFA should bring a team to the European show in Switzerland in 2012
The five year old class sponsored by IHFA was an outstanding class with eleven quality cows competing. Regulations meant that the Northern cow “Wiltor Goldwyn Lausine” had to be separated in the ring but in the end she won out the class to be finally crowned champion of the show.The Glanbia Senior cow class with fourteen cows competing was won to great applause by a very popular breeder, John Codd – Cunniamstown herd, Co. Wicklow with his cow “Knocklusk Goldwyn Celia 10”. John is a great supporter of local and national shows and has been breeding and exhibiting cattle from his herd for over fifty years.
Patterson carries the day at Emerald Expo
But there could be only one overall winner. And that accolade went to John Patterson, from Crumlin, Co. Antrim with his excellent cow “Wiltor Goldwyn Lausine”She also won Best Udder of the show sponsored by Semen World.
The Reserve Champion went to the Hurley family Clonpaddin with “Clonpaddin GWY Fanta ET”. This cow also took Exhibitor Bred Champion with Honourable mention going to John Codd with his Senior Cow “Knocklusk Goldwyn Celia 10”
Technical Seminars
Each lasted 45 minutes and featured two speakers and were sponsored by Alltech, AIB, Dairymaster, Glanbia, IHFA, Pfizer Animal Health and Richard Keenan & Co. Experts from the trade, Teagasc etc covered topics of interest to livestock farmers. These seminars were chaired by leading Agri personnel such as Michael Dowling of AIB, Dr. Karina Pierce from UCD, Matt Dempsey from the Farmers Journal, Alan Jagoe from Macra Na Feirme, John Shirley from the Farming Independant, Matt Ryan, Nuffield Ireland.
Megamoo Raffle
The Show concluded with the draw for the Megamoo Calf. Other excellent prizes to include a supply of Gain animal feed ration.The Megamoo raffle was won by Deirdre & Thomas Toal of Magherarney Hse, Smithborough, Co. Monaghan. Their winning ticket was purchased in the name of their young son Sean. From the choice of 5 heifer calves Deirdre & Thomas selected “Hallow Damion Wish”, kindly offered by M & P Jones of Killowen, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Deirdre & Thomas are well known in cattle breeding and have been great supporters of IHFA. Congratulations and best wishes for the future with the new addition to the “Magherarney” herd.
The Megamoo raffle is an entertaining and novel draw made possible by the generous contribution of the North Eastern Friesian Breeders Club. A total of 5 calves were made available to the club, these were:Paul Flanagan “Tubbertoby”, Lory O’Hanlon “Boleywood”, M & P Jones “Hallow”, Richard Whelan “Lumville” and Liam Murphy “Evergreen”
RESULTS:
Class 1 – Sponsored by ICMSA
The ICMSA Heifer born after 1st July 2010
1st: Baldonnel Goldwyn Ebon – Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling/John Berry
2nd: Tubbertoby ATN Linda – Exhibitor: Paul Murphy
3rd: Evergreen Gala 3 – Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy
4th: Bonaghmore September Heather – Exhibitor: Kevin Behan
5th: Ashlawn Eight Ursula – Exhibitor: Eamonn F. Bray
6th: Boleywood Shottle Fancy – Exhibitor: Lory O’Hanlon
Class 2 – Sponsored by Eurogene A.I. Services
The Eurogene A.I. Heifer born between 1st January ’10 & 30th June ’10
1st: Cahirmee Shot Presence – Exhibitor: Pat Smith
2nd: Cahirmee Goldwyn Presence – Exhibitor: Pat Smith
3rd: Cahirmee Pronto Lee Marieka – Exhibitor: Pat Smith
4th: Ballyboy Goldwyn Carmen 3 ET – Exhibitor: Jim & Una Sinnott
5th: Pavime BS Beauty ET – Exhibitor: Patrick Gaynor
6th: Pavime Million Paradise 2 ET – Exhibitor: Roy Cromie
Class 3 – Sponsored by Ecolab
The Ecolab Heifer born between 1st July ’09 & 31st Dec ’09
1st: Tubbertoby Jasper Brenda – Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan
2nd: Bodermist Laurin Fran ET – Exhibitor: Donal Neville
3rd: Clonpaddin GK Fame ET – Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy
4th: Knockbrown Duplex Rosina – Exhibitor: Ml. & David O’Sullivan
5th: Clonpaddin GKS Fame – Exhibitor: Gary Hurley
Class 4 – Sponsored by Ecolab
The Ecolab Heifer born between 1st January ’09 & 30th June ’09
1st: Tubbertoby Shottle Paradise – Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan
2nd: Ballyelan Talent Celicia – Exhibitor: Tom Lynch
3rd: Lumville Gold Fran – Exhibitor: Thomas & Maura Murphy
Class 5 – Sponsored by Progressive Genetics
The Progressive Genetics Shorthorn Heifer
1st: Monasterosis Fanny – Exhibitor: Michael Manley
2nd: Ballytrain Kanvas – Exhibitor: James Lambe
3rd: Kilreesk Fanny (RW) – Exhibitor: Kenny Smyth
Class 6 – Sponsored by Moyvalley Meats
The Moyvalley Meats Junior Jersey Heifer
1st: Glaslough Sultan Marie – Exhibitor: David Boyd Syndicate
2nd: Drointon Griffens Velvet – Exhibitor: Philip Whitley
3rd: Villageview Gold Silver – Exhibitor: Philip Whitley
4th: Woodtown Amberlight 92 – Exhibitor: Ben Tyrrell
Cydectin Junior Championship – sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Noel Lambert Perpetual Trophy
Champion: Tubbertoby Jasper Brenda – Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan
Reserve Champion: Baldonnel Goldwyn Ebon – Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling
Honourable Mention: Cahirmee Shot Presence – Exhibitor: Pat Smith
Class H1 – Sponsored by Volac
Handler aged under 16 years and under on 1st Jan 2011 exhibiting a calf born on or after 1st July ’09
1st: Emma Behan
2nd: Kevin Smith
3rd: Kevin Behan
4th: Paul Murphy
5th: Lena Coogan
6th: Lauren O’Toole
7th: Doireann Mulhall
8th: Mark Henry
9th: Peter Murphy
10th: Noirin Kennelly
Class H2 – Sponsored by Volac
Handler aged between 17 years & 26 years on 1st Jan 2011 exhibiting a calf born on or after 1st July ’09
1st: Padraic Murphy
2nd: Emer Kennelly
3rd: Edwin Gaynor
4th: Maria Burke
5th: Caitriona Neville
6th: Darragh Maguire
7th: Ann Neville
8th: Katie Kennelly
9th: Paul Daly
International Showmanship Challenge – H1 – Sponsored by Volac
1st: Daniel Bown – U.K.
2nd: Mark Henry – Northern Ireland
3rd: Ellinor Borgenvall – Sweden
4th: James Anthony McCorry – Northern Ireland
5th: Desmond McCorry – Northern Ireland
International Showmanship Challenge – H2 – Sponsored by Volac
1st: Rebecca Channing – U.K.
2nd: Stephanie Whittaker – U.K.
3rd: Andrew Patterson – Northern Ireland
4th: Caroline Corrie – Scotland
5th: Marie Luise Heiden – Germany
6th: Steffen Hambruch – Germany
7th: Hannes Gullberg – Sweden
International Showmanship Championship – Sponsored by VolacChampion: Rebecca Channing – U.K.
Reserve Champion: Emma Behan – Ireland
Honourable Mention: Padraic Murphy – Ireland
Class 7 – Sponsored by Animax
The Animax Dry Cow having had two or more calves
1st: Clonswords Gibson Fran – Exhibitor: Lory O’Hanlon / Rory McCulloch
2nd: Ardnasalem Kite Lulu 2 – Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones
3rd: Ernevalley Lheros Ellen – Exhibitor: Thomas & Maura Murphy
4th: Crossrea Maid 7 – Exhibitor: D. & K. Boyd
Class 8 – Sponsored by Bova A.I.
The Bova A.I. Irish Pure Friesian in Milk Heifer
1st: Churchclara Glen Cilla – Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe
2nd: Churchclara Umpire Wexford – Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe
3rd: Dunum Blossom 2 – Exhibitor: Martin Crowe
4th: Mountain Carbon Alice – Exhibitor: Michael Spillane
5th: Gortfadda Molly 120 – Exhibitor: Francis Fitzgerald
6th: Carrickshock Erica 3 – Exhibitor: Pat Cleary
7th: Dunum Umpire Sneacta – Exhibitor: Martin Crowe
8th: Dunum CTZ Arkadina 3 – Exhibitor: Martin Crowe
Class 9 – Sponsored by Kilreesk Shorthorn Herd
The Kilreesk Shorthorn Herd Shorthorn Heifer in Milk
1st: Milkhill Waterloo Rose 8th – Exhibitor: Roger McCarthy
2nd: Ballytrain Penny – Exhibitor: James Lambe
3rd: Ransboro Sabina 2 – Exhibitor: Glenn Carter
Class 10 – Sponsored by McAuley Feeds
The McAuley Feeds Jersey Heifer in Milk
1st: Moorshill Buttercup – Exhibitor: Patrick Ahern
2nd: Kilgarriffe Seniors Prance – Exhibitor: Avril Helen
3rd: Woodtown Allegro 3 – Exhibitor: Ben Tyrrell
Class 11 – Sponsored by AIB
The AIB Two Year Old Heifer in Milk born after 1st Sept 2008
1st: Glaslough Miss Petra – Exhibitor: D. & K. Boyd
2nd: Glaslough Miss Shelly – Exhibitor: D. & K. Boyd
3rd: Hallow Sept Storm Indianink – Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones
4th: Dalevalley GWY Ivor ET – Exhibitor: R. Cromie / D. Boyd
5th: Clongowes Dictator Braun – Exhibitor: Clongowes Wood College
6th: Clonpaddin Jet Jolly – Exhibitor: Gary Hurley
Class 12 – Sponsored by Connolly’s Redmills
The Connolly’s Redmills Junior 3 Year Old Heifer in Milk
1st: Baldonnel Kite Sylvia – Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling
2nd: Swiftsheath Ruby 969 – Exhibitor: Thomas & Maura Murphy
3rd: Ballyboy Damion Carmen 613 – Exhibitor: Laura Sinnott
4th: Rockfield Drake G. Murial – Exhibitor: Dominic McAdam
5th: Ballyclider Chris 219 – Exhibitor: Peter Ging
6th: Cullies Drake Lulu – Exhibitor: Liam & Sandra Murphy
7th: Coolrue Sam Josey 2 – Exhibitor: K. & S. Kelly
The ABS Intermediate Heifer In-Milk Championship
Sponsored by ABS Ireland
Champion: Baldonnel Kite Sylvia – Cyril Dowling
Reserve Champion: Glaslough Miss Petra – D. & K. Boyd
Honourable Mention: Glaslough Miss Shelly – D. & K. Boyd
Class 13 – Sponsored by Progressive Genetics / Semex
The Progressive Genetics / Semex Senior Three Year old Cow in Milk born between 1st May ’07 & 31st Dec ’07
1st: Ballinacurra Kite Royalty – Exhibitor: Dermot McCarthy
2nd: Clonpaddin Jill – Exhibitor: Gary Hurley
3rd: Tubbertoby Talent Madison Red – Exhibitor: Paul Flanagan
4th: Reary Bella – Exhibitor: Kevin Flynn
Class 14 – Sponsored by Shorthorn Society
The Shorthorn Society Shorthorn Cow in Milk
1st: Carrowhubbock Fanny 41st – Exhibitor: Kenny Smyth
2nd: Ransboro Primrose 46 – Exhibitor: Glenn Carter
3rd: Ransboro Blossom – Exhibitor: Glenn Carter
4th: Ransboro Wildeyes Orphan 11 – Exhibitor: Glenn Carter
5th: Ballytrain Ladybird 3 – Exhibitor: James Lambe
6th: Churchroyd Kath 3 – Exhibitor: James Lambe
Shorthorn Championship
Champion: Carrowhubbock Fanny 31st – Exhibitor: Kenny Smyth
Reserve Champion: Milkhill Waterloo Rose 8th – Roger McCarthy
Class 15 – Sponsored by Dovea Genetics
The Dovea Genetics Irish Pure Friesian Senior Cow in Milk
1st: Dunum Sneacta 86 – Exhibitor: Martin Crowe
2nd: Blackisle Laura 68 – Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe
3rd: Churchclara Kim Birch – Exhibitor: Bill O’Keeffe
4th: Carrickshock Daisy 636 – Exhibitor: Pat Cleary
5th: Mountain Lucy ET – Exhibitor: Michael Spillane
6th: Dunum Icicle 31 – Exhibitor: Martin Crowe
Class 16 – Sponosred by KW Forage Systems
The KW Forage Systems 4 Year Old Cow in Milk
1st: Clonpaddin GWY Fanta ET – Exhibitor: Gary Hurley
2nd: Smearlaview Gold Vixan – Exhibitor: Smearlaview Holsteins
3rd: Hallow Champion Carmen – Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones
4th: Robinview Lina 129 – Exhibitor: E. & S. Murphy
5th: Copsewood Talented Helga – Exhibitor: Salesian Ag. College
6th: Evergrange SJ Bliss 7 – Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling / Mervyn Eager
7th: Boleywood Encounter Faith – Exhibitor: Lory O’Hanlon
8th: Boleywood Duplex Franzetta – Exhibitor: Lory O’Hanlon
Class 17 – Sponsored by Lakelands
The Lakelands Jersey Cow in Milk
1st: Braymeadow Junos Mickie – Exhibitor: Avril Helen
2nd: Moorshill Sueann – Exhibitor: Patrick Ahern
3rd: Potterswalls Senior Sweet Julie – Exhibitor: Philip Whitely
4th: Woodtown Emu 2 – Exhibitor: Ben Tyrrell
Jersey Championship:
Champion: Braymeadow Junos Mickie – Exhibitor: Avril Helen
Reserve Champion: Moorshill Buttercup – Exhibitor: Patrick Ahern
Honourable Mention: Moorshill Sueann – Exhibitor: Patrick Ahern
Class 18 – Sponsored by IHFA
The IHFA 5 Year Old Cow in Milk Class
1st: Wiltor Goldwyn Lausine – Exhibitor: John A. Patterson & Sons
2nd: Rosstemple Dundee Winnie ET – Exhibitor: John Curtin
3rd: Hilltara September R Maue – Exhibitor: M. & P. Jones
4th: Smearlaview Forbid Vixan – Exhibitor: Smearlaview Holsteins
5th: Coolrue Empire Josey – Exhibitor: K. & S. Kelly
6th: Baldonnel Flash Flomay – Exhibitor: Cyril Dowling
Class 19 – Sponsored by Glanbia
The Glanbia All Ireland Senior Cow in Milk born before 30th April 2006
1st: Knocklusk Goldwyn Celia 10 – Exhibitor: John Codd
2nd: Ternbridge Ruth 38 – Exhibitor: Boyd Syndicate
3rd: Dalevalley OTI J Lulu – Exhibitor: E. & S. Murphy
4th: Lisnacunna Lheros Passion – Exhibitor: Patrick Coffey
5th: Lumville Danoise 2 – Exhibitor: Richard Whelan
6th: Grangecon September Mimi 7 – Exhibitor: Anthony Kealy
7th: Crossnacole Gib Lulu – Exhibitor: Victor Jackson
8th: Kilcahill Helga 13 – Exhibitor: Salesian Ag. College
Class 20 – Sponsored by Dairymaster
The Dairymaster Production Class
1st: Ternbridge Ruth 38 – Exhibitor: David Boyd syndicate
2nd: Dalevalley OTI J Lulu – Exhibitor: E. & S. Murphy
3rd: Lisnacunna Lheros Passion – Exhibitor: Patrick Coffey
4th: Lumville Danoise 2 – Exhibitor: Richard Whelan
5th: Grangecon September Mimi 7 – Exhibitor: Anthony Kealy
6th: Crossnacole Gib Lulu – Exhibitor: Victor Jackson
7th: Kilcahill Helga 13 – Exhibitor: Salesian Ag. College
8th: Ballclider Chris 175 – Exhibitor: Peter Ging
Class 21 – Sponsored by Richard Keenan & Co. Ltd.
The Richard Keenan & Co. Ltd. Group of Three Females owned by Exhibitor
1st: Gary Hurley
2nd: David Boyd
3rd: M. & P. Jones
4th: Lory O’Hanlon
5th: Pat Smith
6th: Clongowes Wood College
7th: Kevin Flynn
The Semen World Best Udder of the Show
Sponsored by Semen World
Winner: Wiltor Goldwyn Lausine – Exhibitor: John A. Patterson & Sons
The Spirovac Exhibitor Bred Champion
Sponsord by Pfizer Animal Health
Exhibitor Bred Champion: Clonpaddin GWY Fanta ET – Exhibitor: Gary Hurley
The IHFA Premier Breeder sponsored by IHFA
Premier Breeder: David Boyd
The IHFA Premier Exhibitor sponsored by IHFA
Premier Exhibitor: David Boyd
The Alltech Supreme Cow Championship – sponsored by Alltech
Champion: Willtor Goldwyn Lausine – Exhibitor: John A. Patterson & Sons
Reserve Champion: Clonpaddin GWY Fanta ET – Exhibitor: Gary Hurley
Honourable Mention: Knocklusk Goldwyn Celia 10 – Exhibitor: John Codd
