ABAB Calf Show 2021

After a long period with no showing, it was fantastic to have a third show in less than a month. The ABAB Calf Show  with main sponsor Cogent Breeding Ltd. held in Peterborough saw a good turn out of exhibitors and handlers from all over the country. Iwan Thomas kindly judged the show and commentedContinue reading

Dairy Show 2021

This year saw the Dairy Show return with only calf and heifer classes. A big thanks go to all the exhibitors who attended a supported the show. Dairy Show Showmanship classes. Entries were a little disappointing at the dairy show Showmanship classes. Laura Sales was judging the handlers this evening. Representing the breed in theContinue reading

Guernsey Grand Championship at Dairy Day 2021

Results from the Guernsey classes at Dairy Day 2021, this year the EGCS National Show, kindly judged by Dawn Coryn. Dawn reports, ‘it was my privilege to Judge at 2021 following the postponement of “life” in 2020. Great to see competition back, a shame there was not more forward but some tremendous individuals exhibited. Well-doneContinue reading

Annual General Meeting 2021

I hereby give notice to convene the Annual General Meeting of The English Guernsey Cattle Society being held on Wednesday 8th September 2021 at Garway Village Hall, Herefordshire by kind invitation of The President, Mr Mark Jones. After such a long time apart, we are pleased to say this year’s AGM will once again beContinue reading

Guernseys are back in the ring! Devon County show returns.

Last weekend saw a welcome return of the Devon County show after a one year hiatus due to Covid-19. Colin Gleed kindly judged the Guernsey and Inter breed classes and gave this report of the day. ‘There were only 6 Guernseys forward, but they were of a very high standard. Michael Dawes had an entryContinue reading

Thought provoking presentation on Rethinking Methane by Professor Frank Mitloehner given at BCBC conference.

Professor Frank Mitloehner from the University of California gave a fantastic and informative presentation at the BCBC 2021 conference in January on how by rethinking methane, we can show how animal agricultural is on the path to climate neutrality, which will allow the global community to find meaning full solutions to climate change. You mayContinue reading

First ever E.G.C.S Journal from 1920

100 years ago, the first English Guernsey Cattle Society Journal was published. The journal features a feeding article, prices of sales, write ups on shows including in Australia and advertisements of herds. To download the whole journal click this link: