Points Cups in 2015 were awarded to: Under 12 years – Izzy Phillips 12 years and over – Abi Marshall We are hoping to introduce a cup for 17 years and over in 2016. Many thanks to our President in 2015, Peter Richardson for generously donating two beautiful Shields for the Guernsey Showmanship Classes atContinue reading
The generous sponsorship of Calf Classes by GLW Feeds of Loughborough Leicestershire at the 2015 shows has come to its conclusion, and the allocation of bags of calf feed has been made. Fourteen exhibitors have qualified to share the feed awarded at Shows up and down the country. The leading exhibitor, but also the familyContinue reading
Generous support from additional sponsors helped to ensure the best number of Guernseys forward in 2015. Cow in calf Sponsor UK Sire Services 5 forward 1st Cox D & H Glanmor Hercules Okapi 2nd Mills & Norman Cadbury Magicman Poppy 74 3rd Pollard & Coryn Hamps Valley Annabelle 7th In Calf Heifer Sponsor GoldContinue reading
Former EGCS President and Treasurer Graham Facks-Martin has died after a long battle with skin cancer, which has resulted in several operations in recent years, he when Treasurer suggested that EGCS funds should be moved from Goverment bonds to Stocks and Shares and doubled the amount of reserves that the Society now holds. A dedicatedContinue reading
Guernsey Interbreed Success at Frome Show 2015. The Guernsey Breed was at the fore in the Interbreed Classes at this year’s Frome Show held at West Woodlands on Saturday September 12th. Bickfield Mary 34th, a first calf heifer by Beechgroves Ezekiel, from the Durbin Family, was awarded Reserve Supreme Dairy Champion by Holstein Judge, TomContinue reading
These Trophies will be presented next Wednesday 9th September at the EGCS AGM in Cheshire 2014 EGCS .ANNUAL COMPETITION RESULTS TIRESFORD PERPETUAL TROPHY Herd with 65 or more qualifying lactations which records the highest total average of Fat +Protein in the last official recording year (1/10/13-30/9/14) Winner: D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) 90 cows avg. 7317 kgs 4.95%F, 3.74%P = 636 kgs F+P Reserve: A B Moore Farmers Ltd (Brymor) 83 cows avg. 7111 kgs 4.91%F, 3.63%P = 607 kgs F+P Stockmans Trophy James Warren ERIC ROSE of LEWESTON PERPETUAL TROPHY Herd with less than 65 qualifying lactations which records the highest total average of Fat +Protein in the last official recording year (1/10/13-30/9/14) Winner: GA Payling (Oxlynch) 63 cows avg. 6913 kgs 5.41%F, 3.68%P = 628 kgs F+P Reserve: CJR & SMH Evans (Hilcol) 22 cows avg. 6808 kgs 5.13%F, 3.55%P = 591 kgs F+P Stockmans Trophy Andrew Payling EGCS SPECIAL AWARD Awarded to the herd which records the highest increase in total average weight of Fat plus Protein in the last official recording year. Winner: CJR & SMH Evans (Hilcol) + 105 kgs F+P Reserve: D, R and J Warren (Tredinney) + 71 kgs F+P LOVETT CAMERON MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHYContinue reading
David Christophers was judging and had more Guernseys to judge than the other dairy breeds put together,but they only numbered 9 after the late withdrawal of the Autumn Gold team. 4 maiden heifers saw Wiltown Patience in first place with Trewey Legend Jo Anne placed second 3 in calf heifers saw a second win inContinue reading
The impact of TB restrictions was a factor at this show as only two of the regular exhibitors were able to bring animals. The show opens with young handler competitions for Under 10’s and with 11 youngsters competing with Oliver Carpenter and Isabel Phillips showing their Guernsey calves. Isabel did extremely well and was placedContinue reading
