2014-05-23 |
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2014 NBA Beef Expo Hailed a Record-Breaker
With the Theme of “British Beef Feeding our Nation”, the 2014 NBA Beef Expo has been hailed a Record-Breaking Year.
Held at Hexham Mart, 2014’s Beef Expo was a tremendous showcase for pedigree and commercial livestock, breed associations, demonstrations, commercial trade stands, cutting edge technology and the younger generation. Over 6500 people and in the region of 350 head of the very best of British Beef Cattle were in attendance.
Crowds at NBA Beef Expo
There were over 160 trade stands, and 22 breed societies representing the industry at all levels. However the highlight of the day and the perfect conclusion to this major event was the announcement of the overall Supreme Champion of The National Spring Spectacular Show. Winner was Neil Slack’s Watabootie, a Limousin cross heifer, Reserve Supreme Champions was awarded to Tecwyn Jone’s British Blue Cross Steer, Will.I.Am.
L- R Roy Firth Crystalyx Sponsor, Philip Parrott Judge and owner Neil Slack with Supreme Champion Watabootie
From Newby Farm, Penrith, Watabootie is no stranger to this area of Northumberland, as she was last year’s Champion of Champions at the Northumberland County Show.
On receiving his trophy from Roy Firth, Crystalyx’s Regional Manager for Scotland and East of England, Neil said: “It is absolutely tremendous to win this award both at this the British Beef’s industry’s key annual event and at the same time being on my very own doorstep.”
Judge of Native and Continental Classes and Supreme Champion was Philip Parrott, commenting afterwards on the strength of the entries he said: “The way that cattle breeding has evolved over the last 10 years is amazing, and there has been a tremendous show of cattle here in Hexham today with not one bad beast.”
“The Supreme was a very well balanced heifer, well fleshed throughout its body with tremendous length. The reserve was exceptionally well balanced and it certainly was a challenge to pick a winner.”
Kevin Ludgate, from Bedfordshire judged the Baby Beef and Championships and Young Handlers. The Baby Beef Classes attracted entries from across the UK with the overall Baby Beef Champion being awarded to County Down’s Dermot Small’s Baby Heifer, Khaleesi, and Reserve Baby Beef Champion was J W Wilkinson’s Baby Steer, iTunes.
Commenting
afterwards Kevin said:
“The calibre of the stock in the competition was very high. With
excellent presence in the ring, the style and potential of this
Baby Beef heifer is fantastic.”
As always the next generation were well represented, and encouraged to participate in competitions. The Young Handler Classes 12-16 years old went to Will Glover, and the winner of the Young Handler Classes 17-21 years old was awarded to Nicola Chappelhow.
Young Show Stars Champions the British Charolais Cattle Society's Charolais Youth Team
The Young Show Stars Challenge was another much anticipated competition with competitors aged 14 to 23 competing from the length and breadth of the country in addition to a team from Canada. In total eight teams battled it out over a 24 hour period. Each team completed a number of tasks including, animal preparation, handling and parading cattle, presenting and stockjudging. The Overall winning team was presented with the Duke of Northumberland Trophy and a trip to the Royal Canadian Agricultural Winter Fair to compete in the National Junior 4H Beef Cattle Competition in early November 2014 were the British Charolais Cattle Society’s Charolais Youth Team, runner up was the British Blondes and third prize went to Limousin Scotland.
The four seminars, “Guarantee your income whatever the weather”, “Know the health status of your herd”, “Calving made easy with advance text alert technology” (Medria) and “Making the most of your cattle” were specifically designed to help farmers boost production and achieve better returns, and attracted strong audiences on the day.
Throughout the day there were a range of demonstrations on both the indoor and outdoor stands. Around half or more of the beef from the herd originates from dairy cattle, so the Beef from the Dairy Herd exhibition and demonstration, supported by EBLEX and XL Vets was very well received. Amongst the outdoor demonstrations was a showcase by Zetor Tractors.
Education is always at the heart of Beef Expo events, and through an innovative and tailored programme, more than 100 school children from schools in the Tynedale area were given the opportunity to see first-hand where their meat comes from, and the importance of the Beef Industry to their local economy.
British Beef is renowned throughout the world so it was not surprising that this event a number of international inward missions had been organised. Joining a delegation from Northern Ireland were missions from Ireland, Norway, Canada and Poland.
An event such as this is only possible with support from many individuals and organisations. This year’s valued mainline sponsors included Caltech, Dunbia, Eblex, Hexham & Northern Marts, Lightsource Renewable Energy, MSD Animal Health and Farmers Guardian as media partner. Reiterating the importance of this support Robert Addison, Chairman of this year’s event and Director of Hexham and Northern Mart, said:
“On behalf of everyone here at Hexham Mart, I would like to thank those who have been integral in making 2014 Beef Expo such a huge success. This includes the mainline sponsors and companies who supported and sponsored individual competitions, the organising committee, local volunteers, students from local colleges and schools, the exhibitors and of course all of the visitors who attended. Not only has the 2014 Beef Expo further raised the profile of the industry, it has also raised the profile of Northumberland as a county.
Without a doubt the most light humoured and tasty element to the day was very definitely the Ready, Steady, Cook competition. Not only were spectators highly entertained by the competitors, some of the region’s top auctioneers, they were also hugely entertained by compere Frankie Walton of Flotterton Farm. Supporting the four competitors and overall judge was De Vere Slaley Hall’s Head Chef Michael Eames, who announced the overall winner of the competition as Ryan Roddan from Longtown Mart, there was only one point between him and fellow finalist Hexham Mart’s very own auctioneer and representative Trevor Simpson.
During the day Lord de Mauley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Science, Defra, made an Official Visit, he met with the Board of the National Beef Association and key stakeholders in the industry.
Exhibitors included breed societies, the latest in on-farm machinery and technology, livestock genetics and feed and supplement providers. Winner of the overall “Best Outdoor Trade Stand” was won by David Henderson Tractors Ltd, winner of the “Best Indoor Trade Stand” was won by Hexham and Northern Marts and the “Best Breed Society Stand” was won by South Devon and the “Best Small Breed Society” was won by The Galloway Cattle Society.
This was not just a huge
event for the National Beef Association, Northumberland as a county,
but also for the hosts Hexham and Northern Marts. Robert gives us
his final word:
“The event started on the Wednesday with over 250 attending the
farm tours along Hadrian’s Wall. The sun shone and farmers from
across the length and breadth of the country really were given a
detailed insight into the farming practices of two of the leading
livestock farms in this area. “
“Despite the horrendous weather first thing this morning, today, here at the Expo itself, we have had an exceptionally successful event. We have had a very large crowd, and leading representatives from all sectors of the Beef Industry. I would like to congratulate York Auction Centre in securing the 2015 Beef Expo and wish them every success. ”
RESULTS
PLACE | Number | Exhibitor | Name |
Class 1 - Native Heifer | |||
1st | 1 | G R Fountaine | Cross Trees Sheila |
3rd | 2 | S A Hollier | Long Ash Zunite |
4th | 4 | S Temple | Bowland Charisma |
2nd | 5 | Mr & Mrs G H Woollatt | Gupworth Mistress |
Class 2 - Native Steer | |||
2nd | 6 | M & C Keel | Shortie |
1st | 7 | P Robson | Flash |
Class 3 - Charolais x Steer | |||
1st | 9 | A Scarborough | Charlie Boy |
Class 5A - BB x Steer | |||
5th | 13 | R A Elias | Black Hero |
2nd | 14 | R A Elias | Rambo |
4th | 16 | K D Harryman | Top Gun |
1st | 17 | T Jones | Will.I.Am |
19 | J L Marks | Okie Doky | |
3rd | 56 | D Miller | Black Jack |
Class 5B - BB x steer | |||
10 | G & J E Bell | Fergie | |
4th | 11 | G & J E Bell | Flash |
1st | 12 | G Brooke | Too Hot to Handle |
3rd | 15 | G R Fountaine | Blue Diamond |
2nd | 18 | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Arnie |
5th | 21 | J E L & C S Morgan | I am the Man |
Class 6A- Limousin Steer | |||
5th | 23 | G Brooke | Fiona's Boy |
26 | K D Harryman | Real Deal | |
4th | 27 | Hyslop & Richardson | Wacko Jacko |
2nd | 30 | M & C Keel | Coco |
1st | 34 | G Rowlands | Gwylliad Coch |
48 | Barker & Johnston | King Dick | |
3rd | 60 | N Slack | Stevie Gee |
Class 6B - Limousin Steer | |||
3rd | 28 | Ivanhoe Livestock | Boris |
29 | M & C Keel | Yorkie | |
2nd | 31 | J E L & C S Morgan | Price is Right |
5th | 32 | J M & S M Priestley | Alesso |
1st | 33 | P Robson | Will I Am |
4th | 35 | A Scarborough | Mr Foxey |
57 | Mudd & Bentley | Plonker | |
Class 7 steer under £1400 | |||
5th | 39 | A Ewing | Black Jack |
4th | 40 | D Hall | Sky |
41 | S & N V Jowett & Family | Harry "S" | |
3rd | 42 | B & M Kingston | Splash of Ginge |
43 | Low Middleton Livestock | Jimmy.com | |
1st | 44 | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Lunedale |
45 | J Paterson & Son | That's My Boy | |
2nd | 46 | J M & S M Rowlands | Flash Man |
Class 8 - Baby Steer | |||
49 | N Chappelhow | Max a Million | |
50 | Fawcett Family | Billy | |
4th | 51 | K D Harryman | Impossible |
2nd | 52 | T Jones | Eye Catcher |
1st | 55 | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Fire Fly |
58 | D Plested | Jack Flash | |
3rd | 59 | P Robson | Dynamo |
61 | J W Wilkinson | itunes | |
Class 9 - Baby Heifer | |||
63 | N Beardsley | Special Edition | |
2nd | 64 | T C Edwards & Sons | Miss Halfpenny |
5th | 67 | Fawcett Family | Bonney |
69 | K D Harryman | I am what I am | |
71 | S A Hollier | Long Ash Antara | |
75 | Kilnstown Farms | Lola | |
3rd | 76 | B & M Kingston | Annie Power |
4th | 80 | G H & A H Roberts | Miss chievous |
83 | N Slack | Philomena | |
1st | 84 | D Small | Khaleesi |
Class 10 - Any other continental heifer | |||
3rd | 72 | Ivanhoe Livestock | Yorkshire Rose |
2nd | 86 | Miss C Dent | Cheryl |
1st | 87 | J M & S M Rowlands | Star Dust |
Class 11 - Charolais sired Heifer | |||
4th | 88 | J H Craggs | Starmix |
5th | 89 | R A Elias | Iceberg |
3rd | 90 | A Ewing | Elgin Heiress |
91 | K D Harryman | Cover Girl | |
2nd | 92 | Hyslop & Richardson | Golden Promise |
93 | J R G Johnson | Summer | |
1st | 94 | J M & S M Priestley | Icona Pop |
Class 12A - British Blue sired Heifer | |||
3rd | 96 | A Bentham | Florence |
2nd | 97 | T C Edwards & Sons | Miss Style |
99 | M & C Keel | Holly | |
1st | 101 | J E L & C S Morgan | Bobby's Girl |
5th | 102 | Mudd & Bentley | Midget Gem |
4th | 106 | Turnbull Family | Blue Bu |
Class 12 B - British Blue sired heifer | |||
5th | 100 | J L Marks | Connie |
3rd | 103 | J M & S M Priestley | Sexy Chick |
4th | 104 | Rice Family | Disco Daisy |
1st | 105 | Slack & Richardson | Cover Girl |
2nd | 109 | A & E Vance | Betty Boop |
Class 13A - Limousin sired Heifer | |||
5th | 62 | R Anderson | Miss Mulberry |
4th | 77 | Lawson & Wilkinson | Cherry Popper |
79 | J L Marks | Jade | |
3rd | 112 | G Brooke | Too Cool to Fool |
118 | K D Harryman | Twinkle | |
2nd | 121 | T Jones | Candy Crush |
1st | 139 | D Small | Mya |
141 | A & E Vance | Bonnie Betty | |
Class 13B - Limousin Sired Heifer | |||
1st | 73 | G & E Jones | Fancy That |
4th | 123 | Lawson & Wilkinson | I Candy |
2nd | 125 | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Sensation |
126 | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Pinto | |
3rd | 130 | J M & S M Priestley | Daddy's Girl |
131 | J M & S M Priestley | Delilah | |
5th | 132 | J M & S M Priestley | Brontemoor iTunes |
133 | Rice Family | Smart Act | |
Class 13C - Limousin Sired Heifer | |||
1st | 111 | N Beardsley | Special One |
4th | 113 | Messrs Dent | Rochelle |
5th | 114 | Messrs Dent | Tutti Frutti |
2nd | 117 | Fountaine & Bodily | Midnight Lady |
124 | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Ira | |
128 | J E L & C S Morgan | Stenna | |
129 | Mudd & Bentley | Ginger Bit | |
3rd | 135 | A Scarborough | Lilly |
Class 13D - Limousin sired Heifer | |||
4th | 116 | G R Fountaine | Pink Gin |
2nd | 120 | Hyslop & Richardson | Halley |
3rd | 122 | B & M Kingston | Poppy |
127 | J B Marwood & Son | Coedy Lady | |
5th | 134 | P Robson | Candy Girl |
1st | 138 | N Slack | Watabootie |
Class 14 - Heifer under £1400 | |||
142 | Barker & Johnston | Boom Boom Pow | |
5th | 143 | N Chappelhow | Miss Black Magic |
144 | J H Craggs | Tutti Frutti | |
4th | 145 | T C Edwards & Sons | Miss Steal |
1st | 146 | J & J Fenwick | Black B |
147 | S & N V Jowett & Family | Chunky Monkey | |
2nd | 148 | G H & A H Roberts | No Angel |
3rd | 149 | C & A Thompson | |
Class 15 Young Handler 12 to 16 Years | |||
5th | 151 | Christopher Ewing | Black Jack |
1st | 152 | Will Glover | Long Ash Zazzler |
2nd | 153 | Llyr Jones | Eye Catcher |
4th | 154 | Fiona Jowett | Harry "S" |
3rd | 157 | Beth Wilkinson | Icandy |
5th | 158 | Amy Wilson | Miss Black Magic |
Class 16 Young Handler 17 to 21 years | |||
3rd | 160 | Nicola Chappelhow | MaxaMillion |
2nd | 163 | Cai Edwards | Miss Peugeot |
1st | 165 | Ashleigh Fenwick | Boris |
CHAMPIONSHIPS | |||
Native Champion | G R Fountaine | Cross Trees Sheila | |
Native Reserve Champion | P Robson | Flash | |
Continental Champion Steer & Reserve Supreme Champion | T Jones | Will.I.Am | |
Continental Reserve Champion Steer | G Brooke | Too Hot to Handle | |
Continental Heifer Champion & Supreme Champion | N Slack | Watabootiee | |
Continental Reserve Champion | J M & S M Priestley | Icona Pop | |
Baby Beef Champion | D Small | Khaleesi | |
Reserve Baby Beef Champion | T A & L C Lyon & Son | Fire Fly |