FFAIR AEAF FRENHINOL CYMRU 2017 2017 ROYAL WELSH WINTER FAIR 27 & 28 TACHWEDD / 27 & 28 NOVEMBER Cynhaliwyd gyda chefnogaeth: Held with the support of: DUNBIA HSBC LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Arwerthwyr Swyddogol Official Auctioneers: McCARTNEYS, AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS Cyfarwyddwr Anrhydeddus y Ffair Honorary Fair Director: WILLIAM HANKS Cadeirydd Chairman: R ALWYN REES, FRAgS Prif Weithredwr Chief Executive: STEVE HUGHSON, ARAgS Prif Weithredwr Cynorthwyol Assistant Chief Executive ALED R JONES, BSc (Hons), MRICS, FAAV, NSch Pennaeth Gweinyddu Head of Administration CARON EVANS Swyddog Stoc Livestock Officer: BENJAMIN L WILLIAMS Swyddogion Stoc Cynorthwyol Assistant Livestock Officers: LLINOS SAMUEL, HND BETHAN JONES ATODLEN GWOBRAU R DA BYW SCHEDULE OF PRIZES FOR LIVESTOCK DYDDIAD CAU AR GYFER CEISIADAU CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Hydref 18 October 2017 NO entries or substitutions will be accepted after 5.00 pm on the above date. Please note that no entries will be accepted via e-mail or fax. This schedule is issued subject to the orders and regulations of the Welsh Government (WG) including the Animal Health Act 1981, as amended, and the Animal Gatherings (England and Wales) Orders 2010 whether in relation to animal diseases or any other pertinent issue. Showground Holding Number: 52/216/8001 The Livestock Office, RWAS Ltd, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY Ffôn Tel: (01982) 554403 or 554404 or 554413 Ffacs Fax: (01982) 553563 E-bost E-mail: livestock@rwas.co.uk
MYNEGAI INDEX Tudalen Page General Information 2 Livestock Classification: Cattle 3 Sheep 15 Lamb Carcass Competitions 22 Pigs 25 Horses 29 Dressed Poultry 34 Meat Products 35 Rules and Regulations 36 Sale Details 45 GWYBODAETH GYFFREDINOL GENERAL INFORMATION TALIADAU AR GYFER CEISIADAU DA BYW FEES FOR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES All fees must accompany the entry forms and no acknowledgement will be sent unless requested by the exhibitor. Mae r Taliadau ymgeisio yn cynnwys TAW Entry Fees are inclusive of VAT Section RWAS Members Rates RWAS Non Members Cattle 25.00 30.00 Sheep 4.70 5.90 Lamb Carcass Competition Singles 10.60 14.10 Lamb Carcass Competition Pairs 15.85 21.15 Pigs 4.70 5.90 Horses 8.20 10.60 Dressed Poultry 2.00 2.00 DYDDIAD AD-DALIAD OLAF LAST REFUND DATE No refund will be issued for any entries or bookings for accommodation (Caravans or stockmen s accommodation) after 13 November 2017, unless otherwise stated or if there are exceptional circumstances, which the Society will consider on each cases individual merits. TÂL CÔR GWARTHEG CATTLE STALL FEE The stall payment is included in the entry fee for cattle. A full refund will be issued if the exhibit is cancelled, in writing before Monday, 20 November 2017. No refund given for those exhibits forward at the event. Please note, the Society aims to stall all Baby Beef exhibits in the top of Hall 2, and all Senior Cattle in the bottom of Hall 2. TÂL LLOC DEFAID SHEEP PEN FEE 8.00 per pen, (including VAT) The full amount of 8.00 (including VAT) will be refunded if the pair of lambs are forward for judging or if a pen is cancelled, in writing before Monday, 13 November 2017. TÂL LLOC MOCH PIG PEN FEE 8.00 per pen, (including VAT) The full amount of 8.00 (including VAT) will be refunded if the exhibit is forward for judging or if a pen is cancelled, in writing before Monday, 13 November 2017. TÂL STABL STABLE FEE 10.00 per stable, per night (including VAT). No Straw will be provided. 1
NEUADD HENLLAN - LLETY'R STOCMYN STOCKMEN'S ACCOMMODATION Total 110.00 (including VAT) per person for bed & breakfast, for the duration of the Winter Fair. Sunday, 26 November and Monday, 27 November. See Rules & Regulations No. 35. UNED CYSGU SLEEPER UNITS Total 80.00 (including VAT) per person for the duration of the Winter Fair. Sunday, 26 November and Monday, 27 November. TÂL CARAFAN CARAVAN FEE Livestock - 30 (including VAT) per caravan to include electric, for the duration of the Winter Fair. Sunday, 26 November and Monday, 27 November. Horses - 15 (including VAT) per caravan (electric not provided), for the duration of the Winter Fair. Sunday, 26 November and Monday, 27 November. TREFN Y ROSETIAU - POB ADRAN ROSETTE ORDER - ALL SECTIONS 1st - Red 2nd - Blue 3rd - Yellow 4th - White 5th - Cream 6th - Light Green Highly Commended - Light Blue Special - Pink Reserve Special - Green Section Winner - Silver Reserve Section Winner Burgundy Champion - Red/White/Green Reserve Champion - White/Green CYRRAEDD ARRIVAL Cattle must arrive between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm Sunday, 26 November. Sheep and Pigs must arrive between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm Sunday, 26 November. Lambs entered in the Lamb Carcass Competitions must be delivered directly to Randall Parker Abattoir, Dolwen, Oakley Park, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6LX between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon Friday, 24 November. Please see beginning of the sections for further details. Horses must arrive during the following times: Sunday, 26 November - 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm Monday, 27 November - 7.00 am - 7.00 pm Tuesday, 28 November - 7.00 am PWYSO WEIGHING All stock will be inspected before weighing. Gwartheg Cattle All cattle will be weighed once only, between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm Sunday, 26 November. NO animal will be weighed, shown or sold unless its correctly completed passport is handed in during weighing. For sale purposes, all the original cattle weights will be rounded down to the nearest five kilos. Defaid Sheep All sheep will be weighed once only on arrival. Moch Pigs All pigs will be weighed once only on arrival. GADAEL DEPARTURE Departure from the Showground will be permitted as follows:- Cattle: 4.30 pm Tuesday, 28 November. Sheep: at the close of sale on Tuesday, 28 November. Pigs: 4.00 pm Tuesday, 28 November. Lamb Carcasses: must be removed between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm Tuesday, 28 November. Horses: will be allowed to depart after judging. TOCYNNAU TICKETS For exhibitor ticket entitlement, please see Rules & Regulations No. 11. Additional tickets may be purchased on the remittance form. 2
ADRAN Y GWARTHEG CATTLE SECTION Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:- The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by:- DUNBIA HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU AGRI ADVISOR SOLICITORS / CYFREITHWYR ASDA CF FERTILISERS UK LIMITED FORFARMERS H J LEA OAKES LTD MOLE VALLEY FARMERS LTD NFU MUTUAL INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD SHEARWELL DATA LTD TELESGÔP NODIADAU CYFFREDINOL GENERAL NOTES 1. Please note the rules regarding pre-movement TB testing. Cattle moving to the Winter Fair will require a Pre-Movement Test unless under 42 days old. Cattle moving from a low risk area will be required to undertake a post movement test. 2. The Champion and Reserves of Specials (55, 56 and 57) MUST be offered for sale; if not the prize money will be withheld. 3. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society strongly encourages the Supreme Cattle Champion to be sold for slaughter and will follow up and publish the grading results. 4. Entries into sections 10 & 23 must include a copy of the auction invoice, which must be submitted with the entry form. 5. Kindly note that the Society will not allow exhibitors to use stalls which they have booked, if they are not being used to stall cattle. No refund will be given to exhibitors if an unused stall is redrafted back to the Society to re-allocate during the event. Exhibitors are advised to cancel any unwanted stalls by 20 November 2017. Any exhibitor failing to comply with this regulation will be noted and action may be taken by the Society s Board of Directors following the event. 6. There is a minimum weight limit for the senior cattle classes, therefore any animal weighing 425kg and under will automatically be transferred into the Baby Beef section. 7. No bulls are permitted. All cattle must be under 30 months old on 7 December 2017. 8. Exhibits must have the primary and secondary tags displayed in such a way for the tag to be clearly visible and in accordance with Welsh Government requirements. 9. The name of exhibit, ear number, breed of sire, breed of dam and date of birth MUST be supplied for each animal entered. No animal, even if eligible, can be entered in more than one section/class. 10. A copy of the front cover of the passport MUST accompany the entry form(s) for each exhibit. All exhibits will be classified by the breed of the sire stated on the passport. 11. Pedigree Limousin Classes - Entries in these classes must be registered with the Limousin Breed Society. Exhibitors are requested to send a photocopy of the Breed Society Registration Certificate with their entry form for checking. 12. Pedigree Welsh Black Classes - Entries in these classes must have been birth notified with the Welsh Black Cattle Society. Exhibitors are requested to send a photocopy of the Breed Society Registration Certificate with their entry form for checking. 13. Pedigree Hereford Classes - Entries in these classes must have been birth notified with the Hereford Cattle Society. Exhibitors are requested to send a photocopy of the Breed Society Registration Certificate with their entry form for checking. 14. Crossbred Classes All crossbred animals must be sired by a pedigree/registered bull. 15. Pedigree Classes The name of the sire must be supplied for all entries into the Pedigree Breed classes (Classes 1, 2, 3 and 14, 15 & 16.) The Society reserves the right to DNA test any exhibit. 3
16. NO animal will be weighed, shown or sold unless its correctly completed passport is handed in before weighing. The catalogue number must be written on the document at the top right corner. 17. If five or more entries for the same breed, entered by three or more exhibitors, are received within the any other pure breed sections, a separate section may be held for that breed. 18. The Society reserves the right at all times to transfer individual exhibits as it sees fit, and to cancel a section if insufficient entries are received. 19. The Society reserves the right to classify all entries by weight. Weight ranges will be adjusted according to entries forward. All weights will be rounded down to the nearest five kilos for the sale. 20. The Society reserves the right to alter the schedule according to prevailing circumstances. 21. The Society reserves the right to limit entries. 22. Division of sections/classes will be at the sole discretion of the Society. 23. All classes and section winners will be judged by their respective judges. 24. The Society reserves the right to proceed with the Championship Judging even if the reserves involved are not available. 25. If a Section Winner/First Place exhibit is unable to go forward to the next stage of judging for any reason, the Reserve Section Winner/Second Place exhibit will not be allowed to go forward for judging. 26. All cattle will be judged in Hall 1 of the Society s Royal Welsh Exhibition Centre. Under no circumstances will judging be delayed. 27. All cattle handlers must be 14 years of age or over on the first day of the Winter Fair. 28. All Cattle must be double haltered whilst stalled. 29. Cattle halters. All exhibitors must leave their exhibits sold at auction, secured by means of a suitable halter tied to the stall ready for the buyer to collect. TALIADAU CÔR STALL FEES The stall payment is included in the entry fee for cattle. A full refund will be issued if the exhibit is cancelled, in writing before Monday, 20 November 2017. No refund given for those exhibits forward at the event. Please note that the Society intends to stall all baby beef exhibits at the top of Hall 2 and all senior cattle at the bottom of Hall 2. PWYSO WEIGHING All cattle will be weighed ONCE ONLY, between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm Sunday, 26 November. All the original cattle weights will be rounded down to the nearest five kilos for the sale. BEIRNIADU JUDGING The Society reserves the right to alter the judging programme as necessary. The judging order may be altered according to the number of entries forward. 4
Dydd Llun 27 Tachwedd Monday 27 November Dechrau am 9.00 yb Commencing at 9.00 am Judging Pedigree Welsh Black Heifers Judging Pedigree Limousin Heifers Judging Pedigree Hereford Heifers Judging Crossbred Heifers Judging Cattle Young Handlers Competition Judging Pedigree Welsh Black Steers Judging Pedigree Limousin Steers Judging Pedigree Hereford Steers Judging Crossbred Steers Wales YFC Calf Rearing Competition Dydd Mawrth 28 Tachwedd Tuesday 28 November Dechrau am 8.30 yb Commencing at 8.30 am Wales YFC Stock judging Competition Judging Baby Show Heifers (judging to start at 9.15 am) Judging Baby Show Steers Judging Baby Show Championship Judging Heifer Championship Judging Steer Championship Judging Supreme Championship Judging Pedigree Welsh Black Championship Judging Pedigree Limousin Championship Judging Pedigree Hereford Championship Judging Exhibitor Bred Champion Award Judging Butchers Choice Award The sale will commence at 3.00 pm. The Champion and Reserve Champion will not be sold until 3.15 pm. ARIAN GWOBRWYO PRIZE MONEY The Cross-Bred and Pedigree cattle prize money scale is as follows:- Section Prize Money 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 100 55 45 35 25 20 Where a section of 10 or more has been subdivided into classes (Specials 35-44 and 45-54 will apply), the prize will only be paid if the section is actually split into separate classes. The Baby Beef cattle section prize money scale will be as follows: Section Prize Money 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 60 40 30 25 20 15 5
ADRAN HEFFROD HEIFER SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Mark Hallam, Meadowhurst, Wetton, Ashbourne, DE6 2AF Entries in section 1 must have been birth notified with the Welsh Black Cattle Society. A photocopy of the Breed Society Registration Certificate must be submitted with the entry forms for confirmation. Entries in section 2 must be registered with the British Limousin Cattle Society. A photocopy of the Breed Society Pedigree Certificate must be submitted with the entry forms for confirmation. Entries in section 3 must be registered with the Hereford Cattle Society. A photocopy of the Breed Society Pedigree Certificate must be submitted with the entry forms for confirmation. If insufficient entries are received in sections 1, 2 and 3, the entries concerned will be transferred to the appropriate classes within the Heifer Section. Entries in section 10 must be purchased at an auction, with the auction invoice submitted with the entry form. Entries may only be entered in one section. ADRAN / SECTION 1 Pedigree Welsh Black Heifer. 2 Pedigree Limousin Heifer. 3 Pedigree Hereford Heifer. 4 Heifer, sired by a British Blonde. 5 Heifer, sired by a Charolais. 6 Heifer, sired by a British Blue. 7 Heifer, sired by a Limousin. 8 Heifer, sired by a pure bred continental bull of a breed not included above. 9 Heifer, sired by a pure bred native bull of a breed not included above. 10 Heifer, any breed, purchased at auction for 1400 and under. 6
CYSTADLEUAETH TRINWYR IFANC YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Dafydd Lewis, Pentwyn, Cwrt-y-Cadno, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, Only cattle entered in the open classes by the closing date of entries may be used for this competition. The cattle must be entered in accordance with the rules of the Schedule. The Judge will judge the ability of the handler to control and show the cattle and not the quality of the cattle. However the cattle must be shown to its best advantage to the judge. The handlers must be 14-26 years old on the first day of the Winter Fair. All heifers and steers must be 426 kg and over. The young handler must complete a young handler entry form and submit it by the closing date of entries, 18 October 2017. The animal does not have to be owned by the handler. The entries will be split into two appropriate age groups during the Winter Fair. Competitors are required to declare their intention to compete during the weighing of cattle on Sunday, 26 November 2017. A declaration slip (provided in ticket pack) should be given to the cattle stewards situated in the hut by the Collecting Ring tunnel in Hall 2. 10 will be presented to each handler forward. The results from this section will not go towards the highest number of point s award. Arbennig / Special 11 RWAS award, 100 and rosette for the Champion Junior Young Handler. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. 12 RWAS award, 100 and rosette for the Champion Senior Young Handler. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. 13 Supreme Champion Rosette for the Overall Champion Young Handler. Reserve Supreme Champion Rosette for the Reserve Champion. 7
ADRAN BUSTYCH STEER SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Richard Taylor, Chapel Farm, Main Road, Pentrich, Ripley, Derby, DE5 3RE Entries in section 14 must have been birth notified with the Welsh Black Cattle Society. A photocopy of the Breed Society Registration Certificate must be submitted with the entry forms for confirmation. Entries in section 15 must be registered with the British Limousin Cattle Society. A photocopy of the Breed Society Pedigree Certificate must be submitted with the entry forms for confirmation. Entries in section 16 must be registered with the Hereford Cattle Society. A photocopy of the Breed Society Pedigree Certificate must be submitted with the entry forms for confirmation. If insufficient entries are received in sections 14, 15 and 16, the entries concerned will be transferred to the appropriate classes within the Steer Section. Entries in section 23 must be purchased at an auction, with the auction invoice submitted with the entry form. Entries may only be entered in one section. ADRAN / SECTION 14 Pedigree Welsh Black Steer. 15 Pedigree Limousin Steer. 16 Pedigree Hereford Steer. 17 Steer, sired by a British Blonde. 18 Steer, sired by a Charolais. 19 Steer, sired by a British Blue. 20 Steer, sired by a Limousin. 21 Steer, sired by a pure bred continental bull of a breed not included above. 22 Steer, sired by a pure bred native bull of a breed not included above. 23 Steer, any breed, purchased at auction for 1400 and under. 8
ADRAN BÎFF IFANC BABY BEEF SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr I T Edwards, Bronddwyryd, Betws Gwerfyl Goch, Corwen, Denbighshire, LL21 9PB Entries entered in this section are not eligible for the Pedigree Classification. Entries in this section are not eligible to enter the Exhibitor Bred Champion Award (Special 58). If insufficient entries are received classes maybe amalgamated. This section will commence at 9.15am on Tuesday, 28 November 2017. ADRAN / SECTION 24 Baby Show Native Heifer, 425kg and under liveweight 25 Baby Show Continental Heifer, 425kg and under liveweight. 26 Baby Show Native Steer, 425kg and under liveweight. 27 Baby Show Continental Steer, 425kg and under liveweight. ARBENNIG / SPECIAL 28 RWAS Rosette and 50 for the Winner Of Section 24. RWAS Rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner 29 RWAS Rosette and 50 for the Winner Of Section 25. RWAS Rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 30 RWAS Rosette and 50 for the Winner Of Section 26. RWAS Rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 31 RWAS Rosette and 50 for the Winner Of Section 27. RWAS Rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 32 RWAS Championship rosette for the Champion Heifer. RWAS Reserve Champion rosette for the Reserve Champion Heifer. 33 RWAS Championship rosette for the Champion Steer. RWAS Reserve Champion rosette for the Reserve Champion Steer. 34 RWAS award, rosette and 200 for the Champion Baby Show Exhibit. RWAS award, rosette and 100 for the Reserve Champion. The Champion and reserve of Special 34 will not go forward for the Supreme Championship. 9
ENILLWYR ADRANNAU SECTION WINNERS ADRAN HEFFROD / HEIFER SECTION Beirniaid / Judge: Mr Mark Hallam, Meadowhurst, Wetton, Ashbourne, DE6 2AF ARBENNIG / SPECIAL 35 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 1 Pedigree Welsh Black Heifer. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 36 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 2 Pedigree Limousin Heifer. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 37 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 3 Pedigree Hereford Heifer. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 38 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 4. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 39 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 5. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 40 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 6. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 41 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 7. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 42 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 8. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 43 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 9. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 44 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 10. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 10
ADRAN BUSTYCH / STEER SECTION Beirniaid / Judge: Mr Richard Taylor, Chapel Farm, Main Road, Pentrich, Ripley, Derby, DE5 3RE ARBENNIG / SPECIAL 45 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 14 Pedigree Welsh Black Steer. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 46 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 15 Pedigree Limousin Steer. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 47 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 16 Pedigree Hereford Steer. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 48 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 17. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 49 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 18. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 50 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 19. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 51 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 20. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 52 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 21. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 53 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 22. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. 54 RWAS rosette and 50 for the Winner of Section 23. RWAS rosette and 30 for the Reserve Winner. BEIRNIAID Y BENCAMPWRIAETH CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGES: Mr Mark Hallam, Meadowhurst, Wetton, Ashbourne, DE6 2AF Mr Richard Taylor, Chapel Farm, Main Road, Pentrich, Ripley, Derby, DE5 3RE ARBENNIG / SPECIAL 55 The Winston Bowen Memorial Trophy, RWAS rosette and 250 for the Champion Heifer. RWAS award, rosette and 125 for the Reserve Champion Heifer. 56 The Bill Phillips Perpetual Memorial Award, RWAS rosette and 250 for the Champion Steer. RWAS award, rosette and 125 for the Reserve Champion Steer. The Bill Phillips Perpetual Memorial Award is kindly given by his family in memory of the late Mr Bill Phillips, The Batch, Weobley. 57 RWAS Perpetual Trophy, The Patrick And Bernice Tantrum Annual Crystal Award, Certificate, Rosette And 1250 (sponsored By Shearwell Data Ltd) For The Supreme Champion. RWAS Perpetual Trophy, Certificate, Rosette And 750 For The Reserve Supreme Champion. The Patrick And Bernice Tantrum Annual Award Is Kindly Given By The Late Mr Patrick Tantrum FRAgS & His Wife Mrs Bernice Tantrum, Howey 58 The Cwpan Parhaol T C Edwards a i Feibion Perpetual Trophy, kindly given by T C Edwards & Sons, Corwen. The Perpetual Trophy, RWAS rosette and 350 (sponsored by ForFarmers in memory of Mr Gareth Courtney) will be awarded to the RWAS Winter Fair Exhibitor Bred Champion, being the highest placed entry born, reared, produced and entered by the exhibitor. Exhibitors are required to mark on their entry form that they wish to be included in this competition. The name on the entry form must be the owner of the animal and the stipulated breeder. To be eligible for the above award, exhibitors MUST complete the entry form and a photocopy of the movement history page or the first summary page from the passport MUST be provided when entering. 11
Exhibits entered in the Baby Beef Section are not eligible to enter this award. Exhibitors must retain ownership of the exhibit concerned from birth and the exhibit must remain on the exhibitor s property from 1 st June to commencement of Winter Fair. No entries will be accepted after the official closing date of entries. No entry fee and no prize money. The highest placed eligible animal from each Section to go forward for the final judging. If the highest placed exhibit does not come forward, then that section will not be represented. To be judged by the Supreme Championship Judge. 59 RWAS rosette for the Champion Pedigree Welsh Black Exhibit. RWAS rosette for the Reserve Champion Pedigree Welsh Black Exhibit. 60 RWAS rosette for the Champion Pedigree Limousin Exhibit. RWAS rosette for the Reserve Champion Pedigree Limousin Exhibit. 61 RWAS rosette for the Champion Pedigree Hereford Exhibit. RWAS rosette for the Reserve Champion Pedigree Hereford Exhibit. 62 RWAS Butcher s Choice 250 Award and RWAS Rosette for the winner. Judge: Mr Dilwyn James, Dewi James Butchers, 38 High Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1HE This is to find the Butchers Choice winner, based on the specific requirements of what makes an animal perfect for the butcher s shop. The Butcher s Choice Class will be judged in the main Cattle Ring on the Tuesday after the Overall Championships. The Judge will select one animal of his choice from each class while the classes are being judged. Exhibitors will be notified by Stewards after all the judging has been completed on the Monday if their animal is eligible to go forward. There will only be one winner and no Reserve. The Overall Winter Fair Champion will not be allowed to go forward for this Butchers Choice competition. All Heifers and Steers will be judged together in one class. No Animals 425kg and under will be eligible. The Winner must be offered for sale and sold; or the prize money will be withheld. 63 RWAS award and rosette together with a prize of 125 will be awarded to the Heaviest beast. Exhibits must already be entered and shown in the open classes. This award will be presented on the first day of the Winter Fair. 64 The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators Trophy RWAS award and rosette to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Cattle Section. The exhibitor must reside in Wales. Points system: 1st - 6 points; 2nd - 5 points; 3rd - 4 points. (Trophy awarded on a rota basis between the Cattle, Sheep, Pig and Poultry Sections, 2017 cattle Section). The following awards are also offered in the Cattle Section and will be paid or distributed by the respective Breed Society or Organisation: i The British Blue Cattle Society offers the following awards: 500 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered British Blue. 50 for each section winner, if sired by a registered British Blue. ii The British Charolais Cattle Society offers the following awards: 1,000 for the Supreme Champion, if a birth-notified pure bred Charolais steer or heifer. 500 for the Supreme Champion, if a crossbred animal sired by a registered Charolais bull. The following prize money will be awarded for the crossbred Charolais Heifer and Steer classes: 1st 120; 2nd 75; 3rd 45; 4th 30; 5th 20; 6th 10. 12
iii iv v vi vii viii ix x xi The Limousin Cattle Society offers the following awards: 500 for the Supreme Champion, if it is sired by a pedigree Limousin registered in the herd book. This award is on offer at other national primestock Shows and can only be won once by the same animal. 400 for the best Pedigree Limousin and 200 for the reserve best Pedigree Limousin. The following prize money will be awarded for the Pedigree Limousin Heifer and Steer classes: 1st 120; 2nd 75; 3rd 45; 4th 30; 5th 20; 6th 10. 50 for each section winner, if sired by a registered Limousin. The British Blonde Cattle Society offers the following awards: 1,000 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered British Blonde. 500 for the Reserve Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered British Blonde. All entries must be notified to the British Blonde Cattle Society, Ave M, NAC, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2RG for the parentage to be authenticated. The Brecon & Radnor Suckled Calf Rearers offer the following awards: 100 for the Supreme Champion and 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion, if purchased at one of their sales. 25 for each class winner, if purchased at one of their sales. The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society offers the following awards: 100 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered Aberdeen-Angus. 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered Aberdeen-Angus. 30 for any first prize winner, if sired by a registered Aberdeen-Angus. The Hereford Cattle Society offers the following awards: 1,000 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered pedigree Hereford. The prize money for this award will only be paid following a DNA test of the winning animal to verify the identity of the sire. 50 for the first, second and third place exhibit in each class, if sired by a registered Pedigree Hereford. In all cases, application for the awards together with a photocopy of the entry s official passport/pedigree certificate on which the identity of the sire must be submitted to the Hereford Cattle Society, Hereford House, 3 Offa Street, Hereford, HR1 2LL for confirmation. The Longhorn Cattle Society offers the following awards: 1,000 for the Supreme Champion, if it is a pure bred Longhorn. 500 for the Supreme Champion, if it is out of or by a pure-bred Longhorn. 25 for any first prize winner out of and/or by a pure bred Longhorn. 10 for all pure-bred entries forward. All entries must be notified to the Longhorn Cattle Society, 3 Eastgate, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG for the parentage to be authenticated. The British Simmental Cattle Society offers the following awards: 100 for the highest placed prize winner sired by a registered pedigree British Simmental in Section 8. 100 for the highest placed prize winner sired by a registered pedigree British Simmental in Section 21. 1000 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a registered Simmental bull. The Bishop s Castle and District Quality Cattle Association offers the following awards: 200 for the Supreme Champion, if purchased at one of their sales. 100 for the Breeder of the Supreme Champion, if purchased at one of their sales. In all cases, application for awards must be submitted to Bishop s Castle and District Quality Cattle Association and proof of purchase must be provided. The Welsh Black Cattle Society will award the Castell Trophy for the best Pedigree Welsh Black animal. Exhibitors must be members of the Welsh Black Cattle Society. To be presented at the Welsh Black Cattle Society AGM. 13
xii xii xiv xv xvi xvii xviii xviv xvv The Welsh Black Cattle Society will award the Dolwen Challenge Cup to the best pedigree Welsh Black steer. Exhibitors must be members of the Welsh Black Cattle Society. To be presented at the Welsh Black Cattle Society AGM. Farmers Marts (R G Jones) Ltd Dolgellau offers 200 for the best Pedigree Welsh Black and 100 for the reserve best Pedigree Welsh Black. Exhibitors must be members of the Welsh Black Cattle Society. To be presented at the Welsh Black Cattle Society AGM. The Welsh Black Cattle Society offers 100 for the Supreme Champion, if it is the progeny of a Welsh Black dam. Exhibitors must be members of the Welsh Black Cattle Society. The South Wales Welsh Black Breeders Club offers a bottle of Whisky to the owner of the highest placed Welsh Black in each class, bred and exhibited by a SWWBBC member. In all cases, application for awards must be submitted to the SWWBBC, Mrs Janet Thomas, Ty Coch, Dryslwyn, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8SF. The Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society offers the following awards: 1000 for the Supreme Champion, if it is a registered Murray Grey. 500 for the Supreme Champion, if it is sired by or out of a registered Murray Grey. 50 for any first prize winner, if it is sired by or out of a registered Murray Grey. Application for the awards together with a photocopy of the entry s official passport and pedigree certificate must be submitted to the Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society Ltd, Pentwyn, Llangenny, Crickhowell, NP8 1HD for the parentage to be authenticated. North Wales Potentials - 100 will be awarded to the Supreme Champion and 50 to the Reserve Supreme Champion provided they have been purchased at a North Wales Potential Sale. For further details, please contact Mr Martin Sivill, Glanarfon, Waen, Llanelwy, Sir Ddinbych, LL17 0DY. The South Devon Herd Book Society offers 1000 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a pedigree South Devon bull. McCartneys LLP (Brecon Market) will be awarding 150 to the exhibitor of the Supreme Champion in the Winter Fair if it was purchased by the exhibitor at the February Show Potential Sale 2016 at Brecon Market. Aberdeen and Northern Marts offer 500 for the overall Supreme Champion in the Winter Fair & 200 presented to the exhibitor of the Baby Beef Champion. To receive these awards the animal must be exhibited by the person who purchased it at the Thainstone Spectacular on Friday 25 th August 2017 and it must be sold at the Winter Fair. 14
ADRAN Y DEFAID SHEEP SECTION Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:- The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this section by:- DUNBIA HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU BOOM CYMRU H J LEA OAKES LTD J C P SOLICITORS J G ANIMAL HEALTH NSA CYMRU/WALES ALLFLEX UK GROUP LTD NODIADAU CYFFREDINOL GENERAL NOTES 1. The Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion must be offered for sale; if not, the prize money will be withheld. 2. All exhibitors are reminded that the Winter Fair is a primestock event representing the farming industry. Therefore, it is your duty to ensure that all exhibits are to the standard expected of such an event. 3. All entries are restricted to a weight limit of 105kg; any exhibit over this weight will be disqualified. 4. Exhibitors should ensure that they comply with the current EID rules and any requirements of national legislation for the recording, identification and movement of sheep in force at the time of the Winter Fair. The minimum requirement at the Winter Fair will be an electronic slaughter tag. 5. All lambs must be clean ewe, wether or a mixture of both lambs, in all sections, unless otherwise stated. Any lambs showing male characteristics will be disqualified. 6. The breed of sire and dam must be supplied for each exhibit. 7. If five or more entries for the same breed, entered by three or more exhibitors, are received within the any other breed classes, a separate class may be held for that breed. 8. Any class with less than five entries or three exhibitors will be amalgamated with others in the same main section, provided there is a minimum of three exhibitors and five entries. 9. The Society reserves the right to limit entries. 10. There will be no separate section for MV Accredited exhibits at the Winter Fair. 11. For Championship judging, the Champion from each Section will be called forward, and the Reserve Champions will be held in reserve. 12. All lambs MUST be born in 2017. 13. Ewe lambs must not be in lamb or have been running with the Ram. 14. Sheep judging will normally take place in two rings; where an exhibitor has sheep to be judged in both rings at the same time, the onus is on that exhibitor to arrange for someone else to show those exhibits if he or she cannot show them him or herself. Under no circumstances will judging be delayed. 15. Any exhibitor wishing to share transport with another exhibitor, please contact your local Welsh Government office to obtain the necessary licence to allow multiple pick ups. 15
TALIADAU LLOC PEN FEES A pen must be booked for each pair of lambs that will be forward at the Winter Fair. A fee of 8.00 (including VAT) will be charged for each pen. The full amount of 8.00 (including VAT) will be refunded if the pair of lambs are forward for judging or if a pen is cancelled, in writing before Monday, 13 November 2017. PWYSO WEIGHING Lambs will be weighed and inspected on arrival. Each exhibit will be weighed ONCE only. It is the onus of the exhibitor to ensure the correct pair of lambs are weighed together, as the Society will not weigh the lambs again if the incorrect pair have been put forward for weighing. All entries are restricted to a weight limit of 105kg; any exhibit over this weight will be disqualified. BEIRNIADU JUDGING Judging to commence at 9.00 am on Monday, 27 November as follows:- Ring A Welsh Mountain Section Crossbred Section Native Hill and Upland Section Ring B Continental Section Butchers Weights Section Lowland Section The Wales YFC Best Prime Lamb Producer Competition will be judged in the Sheep Rings on Monday, 27 November. The YFC Lamb Trimming Competition will then be judged in the Sheep Ring. The Championship judging will commence at 9.00 am on Tuesday, 28 November as follows: Sheep Ring Welsh Mountain Section Winners Continental Section Winners Crossbred Section Winners Butchers Weights Section Winners Native Hill and Upland Section Winners Lowland Section Winners Pure Hill & Upland and Welsh Mountain Breeds Championship Sheep Supreme Championship The sale of Sheep will commence at 12.00 noon, with the Champion sold at 12.30pm. ARIAN GWOBRWYO PRIZE MONEY The sheep prize money for each class is as follows:- 1 st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 25 20 15 10 10 10 16
ADRAN BRIDIAU MYNYDD CYMREIG PUR PURE WELSH MOUNTAIN BREEDS SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Emyr Jones, Llysygorlan, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5BB Dosbarth / Class 65 One pair of South Wales Mountain Lambs. (representing traditional breed characteristics) 66 One pair of Tregaron Welsh Mountain Lambs. 67 One pair of Talybont Welsh Mountain Lambs. 68 One pair of Black Welsh Mountain Lambs. 69 One pair of Badger Face Welsh Mountain - Torddu Lambs. 70 One pair of Badger Face Welsh Mountain - Torwen Lambs. 71 One pair of Balwen Welsh Mountain Lambs. 72 One pair of Welsh Hill Speckled Face Lambs. 73 One pair of Welsh Mountain (Pedigree) Lambs. 74 One pair of Welsh Mountain (Hill Flock) Lambs. 75 Any pair of a pure Welsh Mountain breed not included above. Arbennig / Special 76 Glyn Probert Memorial Award (2017 Welsh Mountain Section), RWAS award, rosette and 25 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS award, rosette and 15 for the Reserve Champion. ADRAN Y CROESFRIDIAU CROSSBRED SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Ross Beynon, Dryslwyn Uchaf, Dryslwyn, Carmarthen, SA32 8RW Dosbarth / Class 77 One pair of EWE, WETHER or mixture of both Lambs (Charollais ram x Welsh Mountain or Speckled Face ewe). 78 One pair of Welsh Half-Bred EWE, WETHER or mixture of both Lambs. 79 One pair of Welsh Mule EWE, WETHER or mixture of both Lambs. 80 One pair of EWE, WETHER or mixture of both Lambs (British Rouge or Bleu du Maine ram on Welsh Mountain or Speckled Face ewe). 81 One pair of Crossbred EWE, WETHER or mixture of both Lambs, not containing any continental breeding, not eligible for the above classes. Arbennig / Special 82 RWAS award, rosette and 25 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS award, rosette and 15 for the Reserve Champion. 17
ADRAN BRIDIAU MYNYDD AC UCHELDIR PUR ANY PURE NATIVE HILL AND UPLAND BREEDS SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr William John Francis, Goitre Coed Farm, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, Mid Glamorgan, CF45 4EN Dosbarth / Class 83 One pair of Kerry Hill Lambs. 84 One pair of Hill Radnor Lambs. 85 One pair of Brecknock Hill Cheviot Lambs. (To be predominantly white) 86 One pair of North Country Cheviot Lambs. (Park Type) 87 One pair of Jacob Lambs. 88 One pair of Beulah Speckled Face Lambs. 89 Any other pair of a British native pure hill and upland breed not included above. Arbennig / Special 90 RWAS award, rosette and 25 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS award, rosette and 15 for the Reserve Champion. ADRAN BRIDIAU CYFANDIROL PUR PURE CONTINENTAL BREEDS SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Steven Cobbald, Acton Hall, Acton, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 OBA Dosbarth / Class 91 One pair of Pure British Traditional Texel Lambs. 92 One Pair of Dutch Texel Lambs. 93 One pair of Blue Texel Lambs. 94 One pair of Beltex Lambs. 95 One pair of British Berrichon Lambs. 96 Any pair of a pure Continental breed not included above. Arbennig / Special 97 RWAS award, rosette and 25 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS award, rosette and 15 for the Reserve Champion. ADRAN PWYSAU R CIGYDD BUTCHERS WEIGHTS SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Steven Cobbald, Acton Hall, Acton, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 OBA Dosbarth / Class 98 One pair of Lambs up to and including 73.5 kg. 99 One pair of Lambs 74 kg to 79.5 kg inclusive. 100 One pair of Lambs 80 kg to 85.5 kg inclusive. 101 One pair of Lambs 86 kg to 90.5 kg inclusive. 102 One pair of Lambs 91 kg to 97 kg inclusive. 103 One pair of Lambs 97.1 kg to 105 kg inclusive. 104 One pair of Wether Lambs 105kg or under untrimmed except for squaring of the tail (Entries in this class are not permitted to enter any other class). 105 One pair of Lambs, any weight, untrimmed except for squaring of the tail, owned, entered and shown by the exhibitor. Confined to exhibitors that have not won a 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd prize in the Butchers Weights Section (formerly the Crossbred Section) at a previous RWAS Winter Fair. Arbennig / Special 106 The David and Ivy Bishop Perpetual Trophy, RWAS award, rosette and 25 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS award, rosette and 15 for the Reserve Champion. 18
ADRAN BRIDIAU PUR YR ISELDIR PURE LOWLAND BREEDS SECTION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Ross Beynon, Dryslwyn Uchaf, Dryslwyn, Carmarthen, SA32 8RW Dosbarth / Class 107 One pair of Lleyn Lambs. 108 One pair of Llanwenog Lambs. 109 One pair of Coloured Ryeland Lambs. 110 One pair of Poll Dorset/Dorset Horns Lambs. 111 One pair of Suffolk Lambs. 112 One pair of Ryeland Lambs. 113 One pair of Southdown Lambs. 114 Any pair of a pure Lowland breed not included above. Arbennig / Special 115 RWAS award, rosette and 25 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS award, rosette and 15 for the Reserve Champion. BEIRNIAD Y BENCAMPWRIAETH CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGE Beirniad / Judge: Mr Tom Hughes, Rhydeilian, Penmynydd, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 5AZ Dosbarth / Class 116 RWAS Perpetual Trophy, Certificate, rosette and 200 for the Supreme Champion. RWAS Perpetual Trophy, Certificate, rosette and 100 for the Reserve Supreme Champion. Arbennig / Special 117 RWAS award, 100 and rosette for the Overall Champion of the Pure Hill & Upland Section, the Welsh Mountain Breeds Section and the Champion YFC exhibit. RWAS award, 50 and rosette for the Reserve Champion. The above Championship will be judged before the Supreme Championship, with the Champions from the three Sections being judged. 118 RWAS award for the Champion British Native exhibit at the Winter Fair. RWAS award for the reserve Champion. The Championship will be judged before the Supreme Championship, with the Champions from the Pure Welsh Mountain, Pure native Hill & Upland and the Pure Lowland Sections being judged. 119 RWAS award and rosette to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Sheep Section. The exhibitor must reside in Wales. Points system: 1 st 6 points; 2 nd - 4 points; 3 rd - 2 points. The following awards are also offered in the Sheep Section and will be paid or distributed by the respective Breed Society or Organisation: i. The British Charollais Sheep Society offers the following award: 500 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a Charollais. ii The Shropshire Sheep Breeders' Association and Flock Book Society offers the following awards: 50 for the winner of special 115, if they are Shropshire cross lambs. 50 for the winner of class 81, if they are Shropshire cross lambs. 25 for the winner of class 114, if they are Shropshire lambs. 19
iii iv v vi vii viii ix x The Border Leicester Sheep Breeders' Association offers the following awards: 25 for the winner of class 114, if they are Border Leicester lambs. The Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders' Association offers 50 for the winner of class 79, if sired by a Bluefaced Leicester. The Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders' Association offers the following awards: 50 for the winners of classes 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105, if sired by a Hampshire Down. 60 for the winner of special 108, if sired by a Hampshire Down. The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society offers 25 for the best exhibit in class 86, either shown by or purchased from a member of the North Country Cheviot Sheep Society. If the exhibit wins the Supreme Hill Championship, the prize money will be increased to 50. The Brecknock Hill Cheviot Sheep Society offers the following awards: 25 for the winner of class 85, if bred by a member of the BHCSS. 100 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a Brecknock Hill Cheviot and if bred by a member of the BHCSS. The Hill Radnor Flock Book Society offers the following awards: 20 for the winner of class 84. 50 for the winner of special 90, if sired by a Hill Radnor. The Welsh Region of the Border Leicester Sheep Breeders Association offers the following awards: 25 for the best pair of lambs in the Crossbred Section, sired by a Border Leicester. The Suffolk Sheep Society offers the following awards: 50 for the winner of class 111. 50 for the winner of the Butchers Weights Section if sired by a Suffolk. 250 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a Suffolk. xi The Lleyn Sheep Society offers 50 to the winner of class 107. The award to be presented on condition that the winning exhibit is sold through the ring. xii xiii xiv xv xvi xvii The Oxford Down Sheep Breeder's Association offers a rosette for the highest placed Oxford Down exhibit in class 114. The Welsh Hill Speckled Face Sheep Society offers a Challenge Shield for the winner of class 72. The Texel Sheep Society offers the following awards: 250 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a Texel. 125 for the Reserve Supreme Champion, if sired by a Texel. 75 for 1st; 50 for 2nd; 25 for 3rd in class 91. The Beltex Sheep Society offers the following awards: 200 for the Supreme Champion, if sired by a Beltex. 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion, if sired by a Beltex. The Meinigwynion-Mawr Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly donated by The Late Mr & Mrs Ronald Jones will be awarded to the winner of class 68 (Black Welsh Mountain). The Kerry Hill Flock Book Society offers the following awards: 100 for the winner of special 90 if they are Kerry Hill Lambs. 100 to be shared equally amongst the exhibitors forward for judging in class 83. These awards are only payable to exhibitors who are members of the Kerry Hill Flock Book Society. 20
xviii The Talybont Welsh Sheep Society offers 20 for the best exhibit in class 67, either shown by or purchased from a member of the Talybont Welsh Sheep Society. If the exhibit wins the Supreme Hill Championship, the prize money will be increased to 50. xix The British Berrichon Sheep Society offers 50 for the best British Berrichon exhibit entered in class 95. xx The Southdown Sheep Society offers the following awards: 35 & SSS special rosette to the winner of class 113. 35 & SSS special rosette to the best pair of Southdown lambs in classes 98-105. xxi The Wiltshire Horn Sheep Society offers the following award: 25 and special rosette to the highest placed Wiltshire Horn or Wiltshire Horn cross lamb in class 114. xxii The Dorset Horn / Poll Dorset Sheep Breeder Association offers the following award: 50 for the winner of class 110. 21
CYSTADLAETHAU CARCAS OEN LAMB CARCASS COMPETITIONS Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:- The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by:- DUNBIA HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU CAMBRIAN TRAINING COMPANY HYBU CIG CYMRU MEAT PROMOTION WALES RANDALL PARKER FOODS NODIADAU CYFFREDINOL GENERAL NOTES 1. All lambs MUST be tagged with their individual flock/herd number before leaving their holding. All lambs will be tagged again, weighed and inspected at the abattoir. Exhibitors must ensure that they comply with the requirements of national legislation for Recording, Identification and Movement of sheep in force at the time of the Winter Fair. 2. Lambs which are entered as being of either pure breeding or cross breeding must be typical recognisable examples of that breed or cross breeding; If not the entry will be disqualified. The breed of sire and dam MUST be stated on the entry form. 3. Lambs entered in this competition must be delivered to Randall Parker Abattoir, Dolwen, Oakley Park, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6LX between 10.00 am and 12.00 noon Friday, 24 November where they will be inspected, weighed and tagged. Exhibitors must spray their individual catalogue number on the back of each lamb prior to arrival at the abattoir. 4. The Society reserves the right to classify all entries by dead weight, into classes, at the discretion of the Assistant Honorary Director concerned. 5. Any lamb other than those entered in class 124 exceeding 45kg live weight will be disqualified. If any exhibit is disqualified, the carcasses will remain on the showground and must be collected on Tuesday, 28 November between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. 6. All lambs must be clean ewe or wether lambs; no tups will be accepted; any lambs showing male characteristics will be disqualified. 7. The Supreme Champion, Reserve Supreme Champion and all Section Winners must be offered for sale; if not, the prize money will be withheld. 8. Any exhibitor wishing to share transport with another exhibitor, please contact your local Welsh Government office to obtain the necessary licence to allow multiple pick ups. 9. All trophies and awards will be presented prior to the sale of carcasses Tuesday, 28 November 2017. 10. The maximum number of carcasses the Society can accommodate is 230. If the Society is over subscribed, a limit on the number of entries per exhibitor will be imposed by the Society. Exhibitors will be informed of this decision as soon as possible after the entries have been processed. BEIRNIADU JUDGING Judging to commence at 9.00 am, Monday, 27 November. The sale will commence at 10.30 am, Tuesday, 28 November. ARIAN GWOBRWYO PRIZE MONEY The lamb carcass prize money for each class is as follows:- 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 30 25 20 15 10 10 22
CYSTADLEUAETH UNIGOL SINGLES COMPETITION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Layton Jones c/o St. Merryn Foods, Penygarnddu Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TA Dosbarth / Class 120 Lamb over 32kg up to 45kg liveweight any breed or cross containing continental breeding. 121 Lamb over 32kg up to 45kg liveweight any breed or cross NOT containing any continental breeding. 122 Lamb up to and including 32kg liveweight any Pure Native Mountain or Native Hill breed. (Breeds as per Pure Mountain Hill and Upland Breed Section). 123 Lamb up to and including 32kg liveweight any other breed or cross. 124 Lamb Any Pure Native Mountain or Native Hill breed any weight over 32kg (Breeds as per Pure Mountain Hill and Upland Breed Section). Arbennig / Special 125 RWAS Trophy, RWAS award, Certificate, Rosette and 100 for the Supreme Champion. RWAS award, Certificate, Rosette and 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion. The following awards are also offered in the Carcass Section and will be paid or distributed by the respective Breed Society: i ii iii iv v vi. vii. The Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders' Association offers the following awards: 50 to the best exhibit in section 123, if sired by a Hampshire Down. 60 to the Supreme Champion Carcass, if sired by a Hampshire Down. The Brecknock Hill Cheviot Sheep Society offers 25 for the winner of section 120, if sired by a Brecknock Hill Cheviot and if bred by a member of the BHCSS. The Suffolk Sheep Society offers the following awards: 250 for the Supreme Champion Carcass, if sired by a Suffolk. The Texel Sheep Society offers the following awards: 250 for the Supreme Champion Carcass, if sired by a Texel. 125 for the Reserve Supreme Champion Carcass, if sired by a Texel. The Beltex Sheep Society offers the following awards: 100 for the Supreme Champion Carcass, if sired by a Beltex. 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion Carcass, if sired by a Beltex. The Talybont Welsh Sheep Society offers 20 to the winner of the Any Mountain or Hill Breed section provided it is won by a member of the Talybont Welsh Sheep Society or by a lamb purchased directly from a member. The Southdown Sheep Society offers the following award: 35 & SSS special rosette to the highest placed Southdown or Southdown cross lamb in class 121. 23
CYSTADLEUAETH PÂR PAIRS COMPETITION Beirniad / Judge: Mr Julien Pursglove, Sainsbury s Supermarkets ltd, 33 Holdborn, London Dosbarth / Class 126 A pair of lambs up to 90kg combined liveweight any breed or cross containing continental breeding. 127 A pair of lambs up to 90kg combined liveweight any breed or cross NOT containing any continental breeding. Arbennig / Special 128 RWAS award, Certificate, Rosette and 100 for the Supreme Champion. RWAS award, Certificate, Rosette and 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion. The following award is also offered in the Carcass Section and will be paid or distributed by the Breed Society: i ii The Beltex Sheep Society offers the following awards: 100 for the Supreme Champion Carcasses, if sired by a Beltex. 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion Carcasses, if sired by a Beltex. The Southdown Sheep Society offers the following award: 35 & SSS special rosette to the highest placed Southdown or Southdown cross lambs in class 127. 24
ADRAN Y MOCH PIG SECTION Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:- The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by:- DUNBIA HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU LANGFORD S THE WELSH SAUSAGE COMPANY CHEALE MEATS LTD NODIADAU CYFFREDINOL GENERAL NOTES 1. Please note that all pigs must arrive between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm Sunday, 26 November 2. Please note pig movements, should be recorded either online at www.eaml2.org.uk or via the EAML2 Bureau Service on 0844 335 8400. 3. All pigs are eligible to compete in the single pig class provided they come within the specified single weight. 4. If entering a pedigree pig, exhibitors should provide proof of their pigs pedigree status to the Auctioneers during the Winter Fair. 5. Only pigs entered into the single classes will be eligible to compete in the pairs classes. The two single pig weights and the total pair weight will be displayed on the headboard at the Show. 6. The breed or cross of sire and breed or cross of dam MUST be supplied for each animal entered. 7. It is not essential for the pair of pigs to be from the same litter, but must be of the same breed or cross (not mixed). 8. In the event of the two pigs not coming within the range of the class in which the pair has been entered, the pair of pigs shall be transferred to the appropriate class. 9. The Society reserves the right to transfer pigs that do not comply with the weight range entered into the appropriate class. 10. The Society reserves the right to limit entries. 11. In the pair classes, each entry must only be represented in the ring by two pigs. In the single classes, each entry must only be represented in the ring by one pig. 12. All pigs must be tattooed or tagged. 13. If Blue Ear restrictions apply at the close of entries, the scheduled class weights will be dropped by 10kg per pig liveweight. If this situation arises, the pigs will be sold direct to the abattoir and payment will be made direct to the owner. 14. The sale of pigs will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 28 November. Please refer to the information at the back of the schedule for details of the sale; please also mark as appropriate on the entry form whether your animal is for sale. 15. No boars will be permitted in the bacon pig classes. TÂL LLOC MOCH PIG PEN FEE 8.00 per pen, (including VAT) The full amount of 8.00 (including VAT) will be refunded if the exhibit is forward for judging or if a pen is cancelled, in writing before Monday, 13 November 2017. PWYSO WEIGHING Each exhibit must be weighed ONCE only upon arrival on Sunday, 26 November 2017. BEIRNIADU JUDGING The classes judging will commence at 9.00 am Monday, 27 November. The Championship judging will commence at 10.00 am Tuesday, 28 November. The sale will commence at 2.00pm on Tuesday, 28 November. 25
ARIAN GWOBRWYO PRIZE MONEY The pig prize money for each class is as follows:- 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4th 5 th 6 th 25 20 15 10 10 10 Beirniad / Judge: Mr Hugh Bevan, 31a Hillcrest Road Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 6BN MOCH CYFOES PUR PURE-BRED MODERN PIGS (Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Large White, Pietrain, Welsh) Dosbarth / Class 129 Best pair of pork pigs 55kg 70kg. 130 Best single pork pig 55kg 70kg. 131 Best pair of cutter pigs 71kg 85kg. 132 Best single cutter pig 71kg 85kg. 133 Best pair of bacon pigs 86kg 105kg. 134 Best single bacon pig 86kg 105kg. MOCH TRADDODIADOL PUR PURE-BRED TRADITIONAL PIGS (Berkshire, British Lop, British Saddleback, Gloucestershire Old Spot, Large Black, Middle White, Oxford Sandy & Black, Tamworth) Dosbarth / Class 135 Best pair of pork pigs 55kg 70kg. 136 Best single pork pig 55kg 70kg. 137 Best pair of cutter pigs 71kg 85kg. 138 Best single cutter pig 71kg 85kg. 139 Best pair of bacon pigs 86kg 105kg. 140 Best single bacon pig 86kg 105kg. MOCH TRADDODIADOL NEU GYFOES CROESFRID CROSSBRED TRADITIONAL OR MORDERN PIGS Dosbarth / Class 141 Best pair of pork pigs 55kg 70kg. 142 Best single pork pig 55kg 70kg. 143 Best pair of cutter pigs 71kg 85kg. 144 Best single cutter pig 71kg 85kg. 145 Best pair of bacon pigs 86kg 105kg. 146 Best single bacon pig 86kg 105kg. 26
HWCH FASNACHOL MANUFACTURING SOW Dosbarth / Class 147 Best Manufacturing Sow Any Breed or Cross (offered for sale by auction in their pens) Arbennig / Special 148 RWAS Perpetual Trophy, Certificate, rosette and 100 for the Supreme Champion Pair of Pigs. RWAS award, Certificate, rosette and 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion Pair of Pigs. 149 RWAS Perpetual Trophy, Certificate, rosette and 100 for the Supreme Champion Single Pig. RWAS award, Certificate, rosette and 50 for the Reserve Supreme Champion Single Pig. 150 RWAS award and rosette to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Pig Section. The exhibitor must reside in Wales. Points system: 1 st 6 points; 2 nd 4 points; 3 rd 2 points. The following awards are also offered in the Pig Section and will be administered by the WBCPBA:- i Special Rosette for the best single Traditional Pig. W&BCPBA Young Handler Competition Prizes sponsored by the New Inn, Newbridge on Wye and Lloyds Animal Feeds. Judge:- Mr Hywel Lloyd The Royal Welsh Winter Fair will host the final round of the competition to find the best young handler. Qualifier rounds have been held at six shows leading up to the Winter Fair. Points have been awarded per round as follows:- First - 15 points, second - 10 points, third 5 points, with all other competitors present receiving 5 points each. The points from the Winter Fair will be added to these and the winners of the following age groups will then be announced:- 7-8 years of age 9-12 years of age 13-16 years of age 17-21 years of age The overall winner will receive 50 and a trophy. Each competitor forward will be given a free book about pig keeping. THE WINTER FAIR WILL HOST THE FINAL OF THE WBCPBA YOUNG HANDLERS COMPETITION. 27
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ADRAN Y CEFFYLAU HORSE SECTION Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:- The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by:- DUNBIA HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU ALLINGTON HUGHES LAW H J LEA OAKES LTD KEVINS MENSWEAR (WESTBURY) LTD NODIADAU CYFFREDINOL GENERAL NOTES 1. The name of the exhibit, name of sire and dam and date of birth to be supplied for each exhibit. 2. All exhibits entered in the Welsh Sections must be registered with the Welsh Pony and Cob Society and their registration number provided on the entry form with the exception of foals whose registration must be applied for. 3. Foals entered in the Welsh Sections are eligible to go forward for their respective section championship. 4. Any class with insufficient entries will be amalgamated at the discretion of the Assistant Honorary Director of Horses. 5. The Society reserves the right to limit entries. 6. If a class is deemed to have a high entry forward for judging within the Horse Section, the Society reserves the right to split the class and winners of each split will compete against each other for the prizes. 7. Exhibitors must ensure that they arrive on time for their class. The Society reserves the right to call exhibitors for a class 15 minutes earlier than stated. Judging will not be delayed for any exhibitor. 8. Exhibitors are required to wear the same standard of dress as for the Royal Welsh Show. 9 Horse exhibitors should carry their horse passports at all times so that these may be randomly checked by Trading Standards. TALIADAU STABL STABLE FEES A fee of 10.00 (including VAT) will be charged per stable, per night. A Sunday stable will operate from 6.00 pm Sunday to 5.30 pm Monday; a Monday stable will operate from 6.00 pm Monday to 5.30 pm Tuesday. Please note that those who wish to stable for two nights, but are only showing on one day, will need to purchase tickets to allow them to enter the stabling area on the day that they are not competing. No straw will be provided. As stables are limited, not all exhibitors can be accommodated. Therefore, exhibitors must realise that later reservations may have to be cancelled. Exhibitors will be informed accordingly. No stable fees will be refunded after Monday, 13 November 2017. Stables will be provided in accordance with the requirements below and exhibits must be stabled in the box allocated. Stables are to be used for equines only. In cases of emergency, the Society will not be held responsible for the equines if they have to be let out of their stables. Stables are not transferable between exhibitors. The Society reserves the right to re-allocate stables at its discretion. 29
BEIRNIADU JUDGING Judging to commence at 9.00 am Monday, 27 November as follows:- Coloured Horses and Ponies Welsh Ponies Welsh Mountain Ponies Welsh Part-Bred Judging to commence at 9.00 am Tuesday, 28 November as follows:- Sport Horses Welsh Ponies (Cob Type) Welsh Cobs followed by the Welsh Championship and Supreme Championship ARIAN GWOBRWYO PRIZE MONEY The horse prize money for each class is as follows:- 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 30 25 20 15 10 5 CEFFYLAU A MERLOD LLIW COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES Beirniad / Judge: Mr W G Davies, Brownhill Farm, Cwmgwili, Ammanford, Carmarthen, SA18 3RR Dosbarth / Class 151 Colt, Filly or Gelding Foal, riding and traditional type. 152 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding, riding and traditional type. Arbennig / Special 153 CHAPS (UK) OPEN YOUNGSTOCK QUALIFIER for the highest placed yearling. This show is affiliated to The Coloured Horse & Pony Society (UK). Both owner and the exhibitor need not be a member of CHAPS (UK) nor must the horse or pony be registered with CHAPS (UK) to compete, but in order to qualify they must both be Showing Members and the horse/pony must be Registered with the Society BEFORE this show for the qualification to be valid, Membership Cards and Qualification Cards must be produced in the ring; the latter being signed by the Judge in two places. These classes are also qualifiers for Ponies UK Summer Championships, please refer to your CHAPS Handbook. See CHAPS Handbook or www.chapsuk.com for rulings. 154 BRITISH SKEWBALD & PIEBALD ASSOCIATION ROSETTE for the highest placed BSPA member in each class. 155 RWAS rosette and 100 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. Sioe Ddofednod Ffair Aeaf Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Winter Fair Poultry Show Pafiliwn Ffwr a phlu Fur & Feather Pavilion Dydd Mawrth 28 Tachwedd Tuesday 28 Tachwedd For further information please contact Mrs Bethan Davies 01982 554411 30
MERLOD CYMREIG WELSH PONIES Beirniad / Judge: Mr Steve Hayes, 39 Higher Road, Woolavington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8EA Dosbarth / Class 156 Colt Foal. 157 Filly or Gelding Foal. 158 Yearling Colt. 159 Yearling Filly or Gelding. Arbennig / Special 160 RWAS rosette, WPCS Bronze Medal and 100 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. MERLOD MYNYDD CYMREIG WELSH MOUNTAIN PONIES Beirniad / Judge: Mr D R Davies, Tyddyn Llwyd, Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4QZ Dosbarth / Class 161 Colt Foal. 162 Filly or Gelding Foal. 163 Yearling Colt. 164 Yearling Filly or Gelding. Arbennig / Special 165 RWAS rosette, WPCS Bronze Medal and 100 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. RHAN-FRÎD CYMREIG WELSH PART-BRED Beirniad / Judge: Mrs Kath Hall, Bank Farm, Trefasser, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA64 0LP Dosbarth / Class 166 Colt, Filly or Gelding Foal, calculated at maturity not to exceed 148cm. 167 Colt, Filly or Gelding Foal, calculated at maturity to exceed 148cm. 168 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding, calculated at maturity not to exceed 148cm. 169 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding, calculated at maturity to exceed 148cm. Arbennig / Special 170 RWAS rosette, WPCS Bronze Medal and 100 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. 31
CEFFYLAU CHWARAEON SPORT HORSES Beirniad / Judge: Mr Richard Sumner, c/o Old Barn, Hull Farm, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5QF Dosbarth / Class 171 Colt, Filly or Gelding Foal. 172 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding to make a Sport Horse. Arbennig / Special 173 RWAS rosette and 100 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. MERLOD CYMREIG (TEIP COB) WELSH PONIES (COB TYPE) Beirniad / Judge: T J P Harper, Pant-Y-Dwr Uchaf, Llanedi, Pontardulais, West Glamorgan, SA4 0FJ Dosbarth / Class 174 Colt Foal. 175 Filly or Gelding Foal. 176 Yearling Colt. 177 Yearling Filly or Gelding. Dosbarth / Class 178 RWAS rosette, WPCS Bronze Medal and 100 for the Champion Exhibit in this Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. COBIAU CYMREIG WELSH COBS Beirniad / Judge: Mr Elgan Evans, Troedrhiw, Harford, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8DS Dosbarth / Class 179 Colt Foal. 180 Filly or Gelding Foal. 181 Yearling Colt. 182 Yearling Filly or Gelding. Arbennig / Special 183 RWAS Rosette, WPCS Bronze Medal and 100 for the Champion Exhibit In This Section. RWAS rosette and 50 for the Reserve Champion. 32
BENCAMPWRIAETH CYMRU WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP Beirniad / Judge: Mrs Elizabeth French, Forlan Stud, Toplands, Slaughterford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8RD For the best Welsh Pony or Cob in the Winter Fair. The Champion and reserves only of Sections A, B, C and D to compete. Arbennig / Special 184 Vardra Perpetual Trophy award, Certificate, Rosette and 250 for the Supreme Champion. RWAS award, Certificate, rosette and 150 for the Reserve Supreme Champion. Trophy kindly donated in memory of Mr & Mrs Tom & Barbara Williams & Mr Geoff John, by their family. PRIF BENCAMPWRIAETH SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP Beirniad / Judge: Mr Gerald Brown, Glasnant, Bronwydd Arms, Carmarthenshire, SA33 6JA For the best horse exhibit in the Winter Fair. The champion exhibits from each section, including the Welsh Section Champions, will be eligible to compete. No reserves will be brought forward. Arbennig / Special 185 Dillwyn Thomas Perpetual Challenge Rosebowl, Certificate, Rosette and 250 for the Supreme Champion. RWAS award, Certificate, rosette and 150 for the Reserve Supreme Champion. Trophy kindly donated by Mr Dillwyn Thomas in memory of his wife, Mrs Barbara Thomas. Cynhelir - The Next FFAIR AEAF WINTER FAIR Nesaf Will be held on 26 & 27 Tachwedd 2018 26 & 27 November 2018 33
DOFEDNOD WEDI U TRIN DRESSED POULTRY Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:- The Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by:- DUNBIA HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU Supported by ALWEN VALLEY SHOOT NODIADAU CYFFREDINOL GENERAL NOTES 1. Please contact Mrs Rhian Davies, RWAS Ltd on (01982) 554408 or rhian@rwas.co.uk for separate schedule & entry form. 2. Closing date for entries Friday 3 rd November 2017. No late entries will be accepted. 3. All entries must be delivered to the Machinery Entrance between 8.00am and 8.45am on the Monday where transport will be available up to the Carcass Hall. 4. All entries should be clearly labelled with the exhibitor s name and class details. 5. An exhibitor entering 5 or more entries will be issued with one free admission ticket to the fair. 6. There will be a sale conducted by the Society s auctioneer on Monday, 27 November 2017. Commission will be charged at 10% of the sale price for all exhibits. 7. All entries should be collected by 6.00 pm Monday, 27 November 2017. 8. It is essential that you adhere to any food hygiene regulations which may be in force at the time of the event. Please note the Food Safety Act 1990. Further information will be forwarded to you on entry or request. Evidence of adherence may be sought by stewards or the Society s Environmental Health Consultant. TALIADAU YMGEISIO ENTRY FEES 2.00 per entry BEIRNIADU JUDGING Judging to commence at 10.00 am, Monday, 27 November. The sale will commence at 4.00 pm, Monday, 27 November. ARIAN GWOBRWYO PRIZE MONEY The Dressed Poultry prize money for each class will be as follows:- 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Classes 1-8 15 10 5 Champion - Class 9 Crystal Award - - Prize cards only will be awarded to 1 st 3 rd prize winners in classes 1 8. Beirniad / Judge: Mrs Beryl Williams, Cwmbran, Cwmhiraeth, Drefach, Felindre, Llandysul, Carmarthen, SA44 5XW Dosbarth / Class 1. Turkey under 16lb, to include the giblets. 2. Turkey 16lb or over, to include the giblets. 3. Chicken under 8lb. 4. Chicken 8lb and over. 5. Goose. 6. Duck. 7. Pair of dressed pheasants. 8. Pair of any other game bird. Arbennig / Special 9. Champion Exhibit winner to receive an RWAS crystal award and RWAS Championship Rosette & Prize Card. 34
CYSTADLEUAETH HAMPER CIG MEAT HAMPER COMPETITION Gyda diolch mae r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod y Nawdd i r Adran hon gan:the Society acknowledges with thanks the Sponsorship of this Section by:dunbia HSBC WELSH GOVERNMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRU NFU MUTUAL INSURANCE LTD The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is pleased to be staging a NEW Meat & Meat Products Hamper Competition & Auction at the Winter Fair on Tuesday 28 November 2017. Further details available soon Please contact Rhian Davies on 01982 554408 or rhian@rwas.co.uk 35