Livestock Schedule. Entries close 6th April Tel: online entries available

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1 Entries close 6th April 2019 Livestock Schedule Tel: online entries available At Bathing Ponds Fields, Wraxall, near Bristol (on the B3130 Wraxall to Barrow Gurney road) Satnav: BS48 1NE

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3 CONTENTS General Information...3 Judging Timetable...6 List of Judges Livestock Rules and Conditions Dairy Section Dual Purpose/Dexter Section...12 Beef Section Calf Classes Pig Section Sheep Section Llamas...27 Alpacas...27 YFC...27 Show Dates...28 Showground Directions...30 ENTRIES Entries close on 6th April Online entries to be submitted at Payment can be submitted via BACS or PayPal. Paper entries, with fees, to be posted to: The Secretary, Our Offices 4, Yeowood Farm, Iwood Lane, Wrington, North Somerset BS40 5NU. All cheques and postal orders to be made payable to: North Somerset Agricultural Society. PRIZE MONEY Prize money can only be collected on Show Day from the on-site bank. Prize money will NOT be available from the Show Office. CUPS AND TROPHIES The winners of Cups and Trophies are asked to collect and sign for them in the Secretary s office on Show Day. Winning exhibitors are asked to make their own arrangements for engraving Cups and Trophies an engraver is available on Show Day. All Cups and Trophies, unless stated, are perpetual and are to be held for the period between Shows. All Cups and Trophies, unless stated, must be returned clean, in good condition and in time for presentation at the 2020 North Somerset Show. If the cups are not collected on Show Day the Society will not be responsible for delivering the cups to the winners. TICKETS Pre-Show Saver Tickets: Show Day Admission Prices: SAVE WITH THE ADVANCE TICKETS Adults Available up to 28th April: Children 15 and under 8.00 Adults Family (2 adults, 2 children) Children 15 and under 6.00 Children under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 2 children) Public car park Free 3

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6 JUDGING TIMETABLE Provisional timetable and order of judging CATTLE Classes 1-6 Dairy and Beef Young Handler classes from 8.45am Dexter classes from 9.00 am Followed by Dual Purpose 7-46 Dairy cattle from 9.45am Followed by Calf classes Butchers cattle followed by Beef classes from 9.45am PIGS Pig Young Handler classes from 9.00 am Pig classes will follow Young Handler classes Concludes with the Overall Pig Championship SHEEP Sheep Young Handler from 9.00 am Sheep classes Concludes with the Overall Sheep Championship and Group Championship 215 Pet Lamb class (to be judged in the ring) YOUNG FAMERS Stock judgers report to the YFC tent (near the livestock area) am YFC Stock Judging from noon LIVESTOCK PARADE Parade of prize winning livestock in the Main Ring Exhibitors may remove livestock from the Showground 3.00 pm from 4.00 pm This timetable is provisional and the Committee reserve the right to amend or cancel according to necessary or prevailing conditions. Exhibitors are asked to note times of judging. Any major changes in timings will be circulated to exhibitors with their tickets etc., prior to the Show. JUDGES Overall Livestock Champion Mr Richard & Mrs Margaret Wear, Butcombe CATTLE Young Handler Dairy Beef Dairy Section Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey Holstein A O Dairy Breed Overall Dairy Championship Dual Purpose Section Dexter A O Dual Purpose Breed Beef Section Belted Galloway A O Pure Native, Hereford, Devon Simmental, Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn Limousin, British Blue, A O Pure Imported Overall Beef Championship Butchers' Cattle Calf Classes Dairy Beef PIGS Mrs J Arrell, Shropshire Mr P Walker, Hunnington Mr R Cornish, Devon Mr R Cornish, Devon Mr P Arrell, Shropshire Mrs J Arrell, Shropshire Mr P Arrell, Shropshire Mr P Arrell, Mrs J Arrell Mr A Park, Charlton TBC Mr P Massey, Mark Mr P Massey, Mark Mr J McMillan, Hertford Mrs V Smith, Crediton Mr J McMillan, Mr J May Mr J May, Bromsgrove Mr M Deakin, Folkstone Mr P Walker, Hunnington Mr M Snell, Yeovil 6

7 SHEEP Overall Sheep Championship Young Handler Texel A O Continental Breed Suffolk Charollais Jacob Dorset, Hampshire, Oxford Down, South Down, Shropshire Down Kerry Hill Greyface Dartmoor Primitive Breeds Rare & Minority Breeds A O Native Breed Butchers' Lambs Pet Lambs YOUNG FARMERS Beef Dairy Butchers' Lambs LLAMAS Mr A Brimble, Felton Miss H Owens, Leominster Mr M Lear, Tiverton Mr A Coombes, Bath Mr J Heard, Okehampton Mr J Corbett, Newent Mr J Emberton, Burcot Mr B Cooper, Aylesbury Miss H Owens, Leominster Mr M Mortimore, Chagford Mrs K Hovers, Powys Mr E Jones, Powys Mr H Parker, Warminster Mr R Withers, Butcombe Mrs M Raines, Langford Mr B Attewell, Caldicott Mr T Quick, Bradford-on-Avon Mrs R Stamp, Mark Mr M Ford, Wrington ALPACAS All entries must be via the BAS website - BREED BOARDS POULTRY Separate Schedule, please contact Tim Ledbury on LIVESTOCK RULES AND CONDITIONS 1. Entries close strictly on Saturday 6th April 2019.Telephone entries cannot be accepted. Entries will not be accepted unless remitted with full entry fees. The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry without assigning a reason. 2. All classes are open except where otherwise stated. 3. All exhibits must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor. The ages of all animals must be reckoned to 6th May 2019 unless otherwise stated. The date of birth of all livestock must be stated on the entry form. 4. If any statement in any entry may be found to be incorrect, such entry will be cancelled. A false statement in any entry may be dealt with by the Council, although there may not have been an objection lodged against such an entry. 5. All livestock brought to the Show must be in perfect health and should not have been in contact with any animal suffering from an infection or disease. No ewe shall be exhibited which is pregnant or has lambed within 30 days of the date of the Show. Stewards are authorised to remove any animal which, in the opinion of the Honorary Veterinary Officer, should not be on the showground. 6. The Show will be run in accordance with DEFRA rules and regulations. In particular, pregnant female animals will not be considered fit for transport if they have reached the latest stage of gestation (within 10%of the estimated time of the gestation before birth) and for a period of one week after giving birth. If you have any queries, please contact your local Animal Health Office 7. Movement Licences, Passports, MV Certificates and other documentation, which DEFRA or other regulatory body may require must be available on arrival of the animals at the Show. Any exhibitor not having these to hand will be asked to leave the showground immediately. The Agricultural Holding Number for the North Somerset showground is 34/715/ Exhibitors are to be on site by 9.00 am on Show day and are asked to bring sufficient stockpersons for the number of animals they are bringing to the Show. 9. All exhibits must remain in their places on the showground until 4.00 pm on Show day. Exhibitors must provide halters or chains for securing the same. The showground will be open to receive stock from 6.30 am on Show day. Exhibitors may bring stock on 5th May AFTER 5pm if they wish (please indicate on the entry form). Stock on the showground overnight must be supervised. 10. Exhibitors are to bring their own frame and tarpaulin/cover. 11. Straw can be supplied at 3.00 per bale. Please order in advance on the entry form. ( 3.50 per bale on Show day). 12. All stock will be considered and treated as being in the sole Charge and custody of the exhibitor during the whole of the Show and every exhibitor or his assistant must be in charge of the same. The organisers will not be responsible for, or in respect of, any loss, damage or injury, arising from accident or any other cause to any persons, stock, vehicles or equipment. 13. The organisers of this Show have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers, officials and stewards. 14. Exhibitors showing cattle should familiarise themselves with the guidance set out in HSE Agriculture Information Sheet No 35, available from All competitors take part at their own risk. The landowners, organisers, sponsors or officials will not hold themselves responsible for any loss, damage, accident or injury to owners, handlers, spectators, livestock or any property or vehicle, however caused. 16. Objections must be made in writing within one hour of the incident accompanied by a deposit of which is returnable if the objection is sustained. 17. Times of classes may vary on the day. Please keep an eye on your ring and check with your ring steward, not the Secretary, as entry fees will not be refunded. 7 Mr R Bettinson Lady Wills, Langford

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9 18. Classes will be judged under the relevant Breed Society s rules and regulations. The judges decision is final. 19. The organisers reserve the right to vary the order or composition of the schedule according to circumstances and to substitute other judges from those named or to make additional appointments as required. The organisers reserve the right to amalgamate or sub-divide any class should numbers entered justify it. 20. The decision of the organisers on any point not covered by the rules is final. 21. All trophies, unless stated, are perpetual and are to be held for the period between Shows. Trophies are to be collected on Show Day from the Secretary s Tent and must be returned clean, in good condition and in time for presentation at the 2020 North Somerset Show. NB: 6-Day Standstill Rule individually identified cattle and sheep are exempt from the 6-day standstill rule provided that they are isolated for 6 days (in a DEFRA-approved isolation unit) from all non-show animals on their resident holding before they attend their first Show. They can then move from show to show without triggering a standstill, return home between shows, and move to a further show Within 6 days provided they are kept isolated. When they return to their resident holding for the last time they will trigger a 6-day standstill on the premises unless they are isolated for 6 days. Alternatively, exhibitors may wish to isolate their whole herd, provided there are no movements on the farm within 6 days of the first show or last show. A 20-day standstill rule applies to pigs. If you have any queries on the above, please contact your local Animal Health Office. 22. The North Somerset Show is exempt from a pre-movement TB Test. BREED BOARD COMPETITION Judge: Lady Wills, Langford Entry Fee: Free Prize Money: 1st 30, 2nd 20, 3rd 10 1a. The breed boards should be displayed above or behind your pen/stall, it should be no more than 3ft by 2ft approximately and should contain information about the herd or flock you are showing as well as the breed in general. There will be a separate competition for Cattle, Sheep and Pig Sections. L23 LIVESTOCK OVERALL Animal Championship to be judged by: Mr Richard & Mrs Margaret Wear, Butcombe The Jerrard Hunt Cup kindly donated by the late Mrs Mollie Hunt, will be awarded to the overall Show Champion between Cattle, Sheep, Pig and Heavy Horse. CATTLE Please read the rules at the front of the schedule. Also:.i. All cattle must be trained to be halter-led and to have proper halters on at all times. Exhibitors must ensure that bulls are under proper control at all times. ii. Cattle for group classes can be selected on the showground but exhibitors must make the entry on the entry form and pay the 7.00 entry fee. iii. All entries in the dairy cattle classes are restricted to animals entered in the Herd Book proper or in the Supplementary Register of the appropriate Breed Society. iv. Date of birth of all livestock in the cattle classes must be stated on the entry form. v. In all dairy breeds, exhibits in the in calf classes which calve before Show day will be moved into in milk classes for the Show, and vice versa. vi. Classes may be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries in any section of the schedule. vii. Classes with 8 or more entries will have a 4th prize of viii. All cattle capable of being paraded will be required to do so, as directed by the stewards, in the parade.stewards reserve the right to withdraw any animal not deemed safe to parade. ix. Stock on the showground overnight must be supervised. Exhibitors are to bring their own frame and tarpaulin/cover. x. Straw can be supplied at 3.00 per bale. Please order in advance on the entry form. ( 3.50 per bale on Show day). xi. Arrangements for machine milking will be available on the showground. xii. Cattle only to be washed in the lines provided. xiii. Any artificial contrivance or device of any description found on or proved to have been used on an animal at any time whilst that animal is in the Showground, either for preventing the flow of milk or for any other improper purpose, will disqualify that animal from being awarded a prize, and any prize awarded prior to discovery will be forfeited. The instigator or the owner of the said animal may be prohibited from again entering the Stock for any of the Society s Shows, for such period as the council may see fit. For the purpose of this regulation, the term improper practice shall be held to include setting of teats, and generally any other practice including tampering of their own or any other animal by the exhibitor or any person which results in the animal being shown other than in a natural state, and the Society reserves the right to have all animals inspected by the Society s Veterinary Officer, either prior to, during or after Judging. 9

10 YOUNG HANDLER Dairy Judging to start at 08:45 Judge: Dairy Mrs J Arrell, Shropshire No Entry Fee Beef - Mr P Walker, Hunnington Prizes: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd 6.00 i. Handlers must be experienced leaders and be used to their animals. Stewards have total discretion to ban an entry or order withdrawal if they consider it unsafe to proceed. ii. Handlers must be supervised by an adult. iii. Name and age of handler to be stated on the entry form. iv. Stock for Young Handler classes to exclude bulls. v. Exhibits to be judged on presentation and handling. 1 DAIRY - YOUNG HANDLER years on Show Day 2 DAIRY - YOUNG HANDLER years on Show Day 3 DAIRY - YOUNG HANDLER years on Show Day 4 BEEF - YOUNG HANDLER years on Show Day 5 BEEF - YOUNG HANDLER years on Show Day 6 BEEF - YOUNG HANDLER years on Show Day L26 The Sales Family Trophy, kindly donated by the Sales Family, will be awarded to the best Dairy Young Handler DAIRY SECTION Judging to start at 9.45 am AYRSHIRE Judge: Mr R Cornish, Devon Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd MAIDEN HEIFER born after HEIFER IN CALF to calve under 3 years of age 9 HEIFER IN MILK to have had her first calf when under 3 years old 10 COW at least 5 months' in calf with second or subsequent calf 11 COW IN MILK born on or after COW IN MILK born before PAIR OF FEMALES 14 GROUP: 3 AYRSHIRES from the above classes L1 CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes 7-13 Duke of Windsor Gold Cup, a perpetual challenge cup presented by Her Majesty the Queen, through the Duchy of Cornwall, will be awarded to the Champion Dairy Shorthorn GUERNSEY Judge: Mr R Cornish, Devon Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER IN CALF to calve under 3 years of age 17 HEIFER IN MILK to have had her first calf when under 3 years old 18 COW at least 5 months' in calf with second or subsequent calf 19 COW IN MILK born on or after COW IN MILK born before PAIR OF FEMALES 22 GROUP: 3 GUERNSEY from the above classes L2 CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes Perpetual Challenge Salver, the gift of the late Mrs G M Robinson will be awarded to the Champion Guernsey 10

11 JERSEY Judge: Mr P Arrell, Shopshire Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER IN CALF to calve under 2 1/2 years of age 25 HEIFER IN MILK to have had her first calf when under 2 1/2 years old 26 COW at least 5 months' in calf with second or subsequent calf 27 COW IN MILK born on or after COW IN MILK born before PAIR OF FEMALES 30 GROUP: 3 JERSEYS from the above classes L3 CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes JW Douglas Memorial Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, kindly presented by his family, will be awarded to the Best Registered Animal in the Jersey classes. The Jersey Cattle Society offers a special rosette and prize card to the best cow or heifer, registered in the Herd Book and bred by an exhibitor who is a current member of the Jersey Cattle Society BRITISH HOLSTEIN Judge: Mrs J Arrell, Shropshire Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER IN CALF to calve under 2 1/2 years of age 33 HEIFER IN MILK to have had her first calf when under 2 1/2 years old 34 COW at least 5 months' in calf with second or subsequent calf 35 COW IN MILK born on or after COW IN MILK born before PAIR OF FEMALES 38 GROUP: 3 BRITISH HOLSTEINS from the above classes L4 L5 CHAMPIONSHIP for the 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes Gordon Jones Cup, kindly presented by his family, will be awarded to the Champion Holstein Paxton Cup, kindly presented by Mr & Mrs J H Russell, will be awarded to the Best Exhibitor Bred Animal in the British Holstein section Holstein UK offer rosettes for the Champion, Reserve Champion, Best Exhibitor Bred, Junior Champion and Best Udder in Show ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED Judge: Mr P Arrell, Shropshire Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If there are 3 exhibitors with an average of 3 entries per class of the same breed, then a separate section can be offered 39 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER IN CALF to calve under 2 1/2 years of age 41 HEIFER IN MILK to have had her first calf when under 2 1/2 years old 42 COW at least 5 months' in calf with second or subsequent calf 43 COW IN MILK born on or after COW IN MILK born before PAIR OF FEMALES 46 GROUP: 3 ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes

12 OVERALL DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr P Arrell, Mrs J Arrell L6 The National Westminster Bank Trophy, kindly presented to the North Somerset Agricultural Society by the National Westminster Bank plc will be awarded to the best animal judged from the Champions of the Dairy classes DUAL PURPOSE SECTION Judging to start at 9.00am DEXTERS Judge: Mr A Park, Charlton Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER IN CALF 49 COW IN CALF 50 COW OR HEIFER IN MILK 51 COW IN MILK born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF FEMALES 55 GROUP: 3 DEXTERS from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes L7 L8 L9 The Whitehead Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by the Whitehead family and will be awarded to the Champion Dexter Foxwell Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Philip Hurd Esq, will be awarded to the Reserve Champion Dexter Margeof Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Geoff Needs Esq, will be awarded to the Best Heifer in the Dexter classes The Dexter Cattle Society offer a silver spoon and rosette to the Champion Dexter ANY OTHER DUAL PURPOSE BREED Judge: Mr A Park, Charlton Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If there are 3 exhibitors with an average of 3 entries per class of the same breed, then a separate section can be offered 56 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER IN CALF 58 COW OR HEIFER IN MILK 59 BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF FEMALES 62 GROUP: 3 ANY ANIMALS from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes

13 BEEF SECTION Judging to start at 9:45 BUTCHERS' CATTLE Judge: Mr J May, Bromsgrove Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Animals will be judged in the ring and must be ring- and halter-trained. 63 STEER Any breed or crossbreed - suitable for the retail trade 64 HEIFER Any breed or crossbreed - suitable for the retail trade 65 Any animal under 12 months old - potential for the meat trade CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes L14 C C Stuckey Memorial Silver Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Champion Butchers Animal ABERDEEN ANGUS Judge: Mr J McMillan, Hertfordshire Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Native Beef Breed" 66 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER born on or after COW in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF ABERDEEN ANGUS from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes L10 Oakdene Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by Mr D C Todd, will be awarded to the Champion Aberdeen Angus The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society offers a tartan sash for the Champion and a rosette for the best animal bred by an exhibitor. HEREFORD Judge: Mr P Massey, Somerset Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Native Beef Breed" 72 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF HEREFORDS from the classes above CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes L11 David Standerwick Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Champion Hereford 13

14 SURNAME... BEEF SHORTHORN Judge: Mr J McMillan, Hertfordshire Entry fee: 7.00 per entry POSTCODE Group: 1st , 2nd 10.00, 3rd Class MAIDEN No. HEIFER born Breed/YFC on or after Group Sex 79 HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before e.g. BULL 340born on or after Gloucester Old Spot M/F 82 BULL before PAIR OF BEEF SHORTHORNS from the above classes LIVESTOCK SHOW Continuat If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Native Beef If Breed" further tickets are required at a later date, please visit the Show Box Office at to purchas CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes DEVON CATTLE (Ruby Red) Name of animal/registration no/herd bo flock book no/yfc exhibitor Judge: Mr P Massey, Somerset Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Native Beef Breed" 84 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF DEVON CATTLE (RUBY RED) from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes L28 The Knoll Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Champion Devon, kindly donated by Vicky Jones BELTED GALLOWAY Judge: Mr P Massey, Somerset Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Native Beef Breed" 90 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF BELTED GALLOWAYS from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes Please send your completed entry form to: Livestock Entries, NSAS 14

15 ANY OTHER PURE NATIVE BEEF BREED To avoid mistakes, Judge: Mr P Massey, Somerset Entry fee: 7.00 please per entry PRINT clearly Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 ING ENTRY FORM ion Sheet If there are 3 exhibitors with an average of 3 entries per class of the same breed, then a separate section can be offered e advance price tickets. ok no/ 96 MAIDEN Date of HEIFER born Date on of or after Sire 97 HEIFER Entry fee Birth born on or calving after Dam 98 COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after S: Jazzy Jack 100 BULL born before PAIR OF ANY OTHER PURE NATIVE D: Lady BEEF JaneBREED from the above classes S: CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes D: S: D: BRITISH LIMOUSIN Judge: Mrs V Smith, Crediton S: Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, D: 3rd 5.00 S: If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Imported Beef Breed" D: 102 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after S: HEIFER born on or after D: 104 COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after S: 106 BULL born before PAIR OF BRITISH LIMOUSINS D: from the above classes S: CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes D: BRITISH S: SIMMENTAL D: Judge: Mr J Mcmillan, Hertfordshire S: Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, D: 3rd 5.00 S: If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Imported Beef Breed" D: 108 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after S: HEIFER born on or after D: 110 COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after S: 112 BULL born before PAIR OF BRITISH SIMMENTALS D: from the above classes S: CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes D: S: D: Our Offices 4, Yeowood Farm, Iwood Lane, Wrington, BS40 5NU 19

16 BRITISH BLUE Judge: Mrs V Smith, Crediton Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If insufficient entries are received in these classes they may be transferred to the "Any Other Pure Imported Beef Breed" 114 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF BRITISH BLUES from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes ANY OTHER PURE IMPORTED BEEF BREED Judge: Mrs V Smith, Crediton Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Group: 1st 15.00, 2nd 10.00, 3rd 5.00 If there are 3 exhibitors with an average of 3 entries per class of the same breed, then a separate section can be offered 120 MAIDEN HEIFER born on or after HEIFER born on or after COW OR HEIFER in milk or in calf, born before BULL born on or after BULL born before PAIR OF ANY OTHER PURE IMPORTED BEEF BREED from the classes above Judge: CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes Mr J May, Mr J McMillan OVERALL BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP The Beefmaster Trophy, kindly presented by the Bristol Abbatoir Equipment Company, will be awarded to the Best Animal judged from the Champions of the Beef breed classes L24 The BOCM Cup will be awarded to the Best Beef Animal of the opposite sex to the Overall Beef Champion to be judged from the Beef breed Champions only. L25 The Leonard Brake Perpetual Cup to be awarded to the Best Native Beef Animal to be judged from the Beef breed Champions only. L13 The Brian Watson Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the Champion animal from the Commercial Beef and Pedigree Beef Sections CALF SECTION Classes will follow the Dairy judging, Classes will follow the Beef judging Judge: Dairy - Mr M Deakin, Kent Entry fee: 7.00 per entry Beef - Mr P Walker, Hunnington If sufficient entries, classes will be split based on date of birth 126 DAIRY HEIFER born on or after DAIRY HEIFER born between and DAIRY CALF CHAMPIONSHIP For 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes BEEF HEIFER OR STEER with a sire of any native breed born after BEEF HEIFER OR STEER with a sire of any continental breed born after BEEF CALF CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes

17 L15 SUPREME CALF CHAMPIONSHIP Judged from the Dairy and Beef Champions John Butler Memorial Trophy, kindly presented by his family, will be awarded to the Supreme Champion Calf PIG SECTION Judge: Mr M Snell, Somerset Please read the rules at the front of the schedule. Also: i. Please state number of pens required on your entry form. ii. The ages of all animals must be reckoned to 6 th May 2019 unless otherwise stated. iii. Date of birth of all livestock in the pig classes must be stated on the entry form. iv. Classes may be amalgamated if insufficient entries in any section of the schedule. Classes with 8 or more entries will have a 4th prize of v. Straw can be supplied at 3.00 per bale. Please order in advance on the entry form ( 3.50 per bale on Show day). vi. Pigs for group classes can be selected on the showground but exhibitors must make the entry on the entry form and pay the 5.00 entry fee. vii. If three or more exhibitors of the same breed are in any one class, these will be judged as a separate breed. YOUNG HANDLER Judging to start at 9.00am Prizes: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd 6.00 No Entry Fee i. Handlers must be experienced leaders and be used to their animals. Stewards have total discretion to ban an entry or order withdrawal if they consider it unsafe to proceed. ii. Handlers must be supervised by an adult. iii. Name and age of handler to be stated on the entry form. iv. Exhibits to be judged on the handling only. 130 PIG YOUNG HANDLER aged PIG YOUNG HANDLER aged TRADITIONAL BREEDS Gloucestershire Old Spot, British Lop, Berkshire, British Saddleback, Large Black, Middle White, Oxford Sandy & Black, Tamworth Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd 6.00 Entry fee: 5.00 per entry The Oxford Sandy and Black Pig Society will award a Best of Breed rosette for the highest placed Oxford Sandy and Black Pig if a member of the Society. The Society will also award a qualifying rosette for their Champion of Champions competition, the final of which to be held at Royal Berkshire Show at Newbury on Sunday 22nd September If the winner has already qualified, then the second placed pig may have the qualifying rosette instead. Rosettes will be presented to the Best of Breed at Show by the Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig Breeders Club 132 BOAR born after GILT born after BOAR born after SOW which must have produced and reared a litter within six months prior to date of Show 136 GILT born after PAIR OF PIGS from the above classes (1 female and 1 male) 138 GROUP: 3 PIGS from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes L17 L18 Rupert Jackson Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by the family of the late W R Jackson, will be awarded to the Best British Saddleback The Joy Withers Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by her daughters, will be awarded to the best Gloucestershire Old Spot 21

18 MODERN BREEDS Large White, Landrace, Duroc, Hampshire, Welsh, Pietrain Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd 6.00 Entry fee: 5.00 per entry 139 BOAR born after GILT born after BOAR born after SOW which must have produced and reared a litter within six months prior to date of Show 143 GILT born after PAIR OF PIGS from the above classes (1 female and 1 male) 145 GROUP: 3 PIGS from the above classes CHAMPIONSHIP 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes SOW WITH SUCKLING LITTER A 5 returnable entry fee is applicable 146 SOW OR GILT - any breed or crossbreed with suckling litter. Sows from other classes are eligible 147 KUNE KUNE sow or gilt with suckling litter OVERALL PIG CHAMPIONSHIP L19 The Victor Withers Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup, kindly presented by the family of the late Mr Victor Withers, will be awarded to the Best Animal judged from the Champions and Reserve Champions of the Pig classes SHEEP SECTION Judging to start at 9.30 am Please read the rules at the front of the schedule. Also: i. All Entries in this section must have been bred by a member registered with the Breed Society. ii. Please state number of pens required on your entry form. It would be appreciated if, where possible, sheep could be doubled up in pens. iii. No sheep may be shown in more than one class, except a group class. iv. Sheep may be shown to exhibitors preference, i.e., shorn or unshorn. v. All sheep capable of being paraded will be required to do so, as directed by the stewards, in the parade. Stewards reserve the right to withdraw any animal not deemed safe to parade. vi. The ages of all animals must be reckoned to 6 th May 2019 unless otherwise stated. vii. Date of birth of all livestock in the sheep classes must be stated on the entry form. viii. Classes may be amalgamated if insufficient entries in any section of the schedule. Classes with 8 or more entries will have a 4th prize of ix. Straw can be supplied at 3.00 per bale. Please order in advance on the entry form. ( 3.50 per bale on Show day). x. Tail docking This should cover the vulva. xi. For classes where a Sheep Breed Society Rosette is offered, registered flock owners are requested to include flock numbers on their entry forms. IMPORTANT Health Regulations - Scrapie Control: Sheep exhibitors should note that no ewe which is pregnant or has lambed within 30 days of the Show can be allowed onto the showground. Exhibitors are required to make a declaration on the entry form. Maedi Visna: Separate lines for Scheme and Non-Scheme sheep will be operated in accordance with SAC regulations. Scheme sheep must be accompanied by a certificate stating the number and type of sheep and, in the case of accredited flocks, the flock registration number. These certificates must be presented to either the official veterinary officer or the Show Secretary or their nominee before the sheep are allowed into the separate accommodation for scheme sheep and photocopies must be sent in with the entry form. 22

19 YOUNG HANDLER Judge: Miss H Owens, Leominster Entry fee: No entry fee Prizes: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd Rosette to all competitors forward on the day i. Handlers must be experienced leaders and be used to their animals. Stewards have total discretion to ban an entry or order withdrawal if they consider it unsafe to proceed. ii. Handlers must be supervised by an adult. iii. Name and age of handler to be stated on the entry form. iv. Exhibits to be judged on handling only. 148 SHEEP - YOUNG HANDLER 4-7 years old 149 SHEEP - YOUNG HANDLER 8-11 years old 150 SHEEP - YOUNG HANDLER years old TEXEL Judge: Mr M Lear, Tiverton Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 154 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 155 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 TEXELS from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The Texel Sheep Society offer Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes CHAROLLAIS Judge: Mr J Corbett, Newent Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 160 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 161 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 CHAROLLAIS from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The British Charollais Sheep Society offer a rosette to the Champion 23

20 ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BREED OR CONTINENTAL CROSS Judge: Mr A Coombes, Bath Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd 6.00 If there are 3 exhibitors with an average of 3 entries per class of the same breed, then a separate section can be offered 163 RAM born before RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 166 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 167 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 animals from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes SUFFOLK Judge: Mr J Heard, Okehampton Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 172 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 173 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 SUFFOLKS from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The Suffolk Sheep Society offer a rosette to the Best Suffolk entered by a registered flock owner JACOB Judge: Mr J Emberton, Bromsgrove Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 178 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 179 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 JACOBS from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The Jacob Sheep Society offer a Champion rosette DORSET DOWN, HAMPSHIRE DOWN, OXFORD, SHROPSHIRE AND SOUTH DOWN Judge: Mr B Cooper, Bucks Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 184 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 185 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 animals from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex L20 CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes Don Farley Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the Best Dorset Down 24

21 KERRY HILL Judge: Miss H Owens, Leominster Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before SHEARLING RAM born on or after SHEARLING EWE born on or after STOCK EWE with lamb(s) at foot 191 GROUP: 3 KERRY HILLS from the above classes, one to be opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes A glass tumbler to be presented to the Champion Kerry Hill offered by the Kingswater & Glenro Flocks GREYFACE DARTMOOR Judge: Mr M Mortimore, Devon Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before SHEARLING RAM born on or after SHEARLING EWE born on or after STOCK EWE with lamb(s) at foot 196 GROUP: 3 GREYFACE DARTMOOR from the above classes, one to be opposite sex L29 CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Perpetual Cup will be awarded to the Greyface Dartmoor Breed Champion PRIMITIVE BREEDS Judge: Mrs K Hovers, Powys Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before SHEARLING RAM born on or after SHEARLING EWE born on or after STOCK EWE with lamb(s) at foot 201 GROUP: 3 animals from the above classes, one to be opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes RARE & MINORITY BREEDS (Without their own breed class, breeds are according to the RSBT list) Judge: Mr E Jones, Powys Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before SHEARLING RAM born on or after SHEARLING EWE born on or after STOCK EWE with lamb(s) at foot 206 GROUP: 3 animals from the above classes, one to be opposite sex CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders Association will present a special rosette to the highest placed Wensleydale sheep registered with the Association 25

22 ANY OTHER NATIVE OR NATIVE CROSS BREED Judge: Mr H Parker, Wiltshire Entry fee: 5.00 per entry Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd Group: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd RAM born before SHEARLING RAM born on or after RAM LAMB born on or after SHEARLING EWE to be shown in breeding condition 211 STOCK EWE having bred and reared a lamb in the present lambing season 212 EWE LAMB born on or after GROUP: 3 animals from the above classes, one to be of the opposite sex Judge: Judge: Judge: CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st and 2nd prize winners in classes The Dorset Horn Sheep Society offer a Best in Show rosette for the Best Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset exhibited by a registered member of the Society SHEEP GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP Mr A Brimble, Felton Each Sheep Group winner goes forward to the Group Championship Special prize: 25 kindly sponsored by Mr & Mrs B Raines for the best overall Group Champion OVERALL CONTINENTAL SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP Mr M Lear, Mr J Corbett Each Continental Sheep Group winner goes forward to the Group Championship OVERALL NATIVE SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP Miss H Owens, Mr B Jones Each Native Sheep Group winner goes forward to the Group Championship OVERALL SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIP Judge: Mr A Brimble, Felton L21 Lloyds Bank Trophy will be awarded to the Best Animal judged from the Champions and Reserve Champions of the Sheep classes L22 Silver Salver, kindly presented by Mr and Mrs D Brewer, will be awarded to the Best Animal of the opposite sex to the Supreme Champion BUTCHERS' LAMBS Lambs entered in these classes are not eligible for any other class in the schedule. If sufficient entries, classes will be split: light and heavy Judge: Mr R Withers, Butcombe Entry fee: 5 Prizes: 1st 20.00, 2nd 15.00, 3rd PAIR OF BUTCHERS' LAMBS PET LAMBS Class will be judged in the ring at am and the lamb must be born in the year of the Show. Judge: Mrs M Raines, Langford Entry fee: No entry fee Prizes: 1st 10.00, 2nd 8.00, 3rd Rosette to all competitors forward on the day 215 PET LAMB to be judged feeding from the bottle; handler to be under 8 years old 26

23 YOUNG FARMERS STOCK JUDGING Competitors to report to the YFC tent, near the Livestock rings, at am Judging to start at noon White coats and YFC badges to be worn Postal entries close 28 th April Entries can be taken on the day, visit the YFC tent to register before 11am Show entry tickets will not be refunded Judges: Beef Mr B Attewell, Caldicott Dairy Mr T Quick, Bradford-on-Avon Butchers Lambs Mrs R Stamp, Marks Entry fees: Class 216: 5 per team. Classes : 3 per competitor Prizes: Class 216: 1st 20, 2nd 16, 3rd 12. Classes : 1st 10, 2nd 8, 3rd 6 L23 Hoddell Pritchard Perpetual Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winners of the Open Team class 216 OPEN JUDGING FOR TEAMS (i) Each team to consist of two competitors: at least one competitor to be 18 or under on and the other to be 26 or under on (ii) All competitors to be bona fide members of a Young Farmers Club. (iii) Competitors do not necessarily have to be from the same Young Farmers Club (iii) Judging will be of dairy and beef cattle, one competitor to judge dairy, the other beef. 217 BUTCHERS LAMBS - competitors to be under 21 on BUTCHERS LAMBS, INTERMEDIATE - competitors to be 26 or under on LLAMAS (All Llamas to be halter trained) Judging to start at am PLEASE NOTE: All Llama Section entries to be posted to: Mrs N S Chandler Paterson, Old Coach House, High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JQ Any queries on classes/entries etc to be directed to Norma on Judge: Mr M Ford, Wrington Entry fee: 2.50 per entry Classes will be amalgamated or split according to entries. 219 LLAMAS 6 to 12 months (Junior male) 220 LLAMAS 13 months to 24 months (Intermediate male) 221 LLAMAS 25 months to 7 years (Adult male) 222 LLAMAS 8 years & over (Senior male) 223 LLAMAS 6 to 12 months (Junior female) 224 LLAMAS 13 months to 24 months (Intermediate female) 225 LLAMAS 25 months to 7 years (Adult female) 226 LLAMAS 8 years & over (Senior female) CHAMPIONSHIP for 1st prize winners in classes LLAMAS GELDINGS 228 LLAMAS: BEST FIBRE ON THE HOOF 229 GUANACOS 230 OBSTACLE RACE 231 BEST TURNED OUT ALPACAS Judge: Mr R Bettinson Entry fee: 15 This Show is a Colour Championship run in accordance with BAS rules. Numbers are limited to 120 because of bio-security and entry will be limited to Max. 6 animals per breeder. All entries must be via the BAS website No paper entries will be accepted. 27

24 OTHER SHOW DATES 16th-18th May DEVON COUNTY SHOW Mrs Sam Mackenzie-Green, Devon County Show, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ Tel: th May-1st June ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW Mr Alan Lyons, The Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN Tel: th July MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW Mrs Liz Egerton, Trveddw Farm, Pandy, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 7PE Tel: Tel th July MID-DEVON SHOW Mr Colin Nation, Mid Devon Show, 18 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon Tel: st August HONITON AGRICULTURAL SHOW Mrs M Connor, Bank House, 66a High Street, Honiton, Devon EX14 1PS Tel: th August NORTH DEVON AGRICULTURAL SHOW Mrs Theresa Soanes, NDAS 15 George Arcade, South Molton Devon EX36 3AB Tel: th August OKEHAMPTON & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SHOW Ms Sally Bullingham, 3 Station Road, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1DY Tel: info@okehamptonshow.co.uk 14th August GILLINGHAM AND SHAFTESBURY SHOW Mr Sam Braddick, Station Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4PY Tel: th August DUNSTER SHOW Mrs Rebecca Langdon, Apple Tree House, Higher Vexford, Lydeard St Lawrence, Taunton, Somerset TA4 3QF Tel: th August MID-SOMERSET AGRICULTURAL SHOW Ms Christine Barham, Europa Court, Crowne Estate, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QQ Tel: secretary@midsomersetshow.org.uk 7th September MORETON IN MARSH SHOW Mrs Sarah Taylor, Show Office, 5 Wychwood Court, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucester GL56 0JQ Tel: th-8th September DORSET COUNTY SHOW Mr Will Hyde, Agriculture House, Acland Road, Dorchester DT1 1EF Tel: st September NORTH SOMERSET PLOUGHING & HEDGING MATCH Held at Manor Farm, Bourton, Wick St Lawrence By Kind permission of the Mead family Tel:

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