The Northern Ireland Hereford Breeders Association held their annual field night and BBQ this year at the home of breed president Greer Watson, Raffery Co. Down. After viewing the Barnburn herd including the NI Bull of the Year, Pinmoor 1 Kingsley, the crowd headed back to the sheds to watch a clipping demonstration by William McMordie before having a BBQ and the announcement of the results of the herds competition, from Judge Andy Patterson.
Pedigree herds
Large Herds
1st J & W McMordie Solpoll
2nd John Conlon Drumatee
3rd David Wilson Lisrace
Medium Herds
1st Dessie Martin Lisola & Craigy
2nd Stephen Baxter Umgola
3rd C & M Beatty & Son Castlepoll & Braemount
Small Herds
1st James Graham Richmount
2nd Ciaran Kerr Kinnego
3rd Andrew McMordie Solitude
Best Autumn Born Bull Calf
David Wilson Lisrace Lumberjack
Best Autumn Born Heifer Calf
J & W McMordie Solpoll 1 Pansy M16
Best Spring Born Bull Calf
James Graham Richmount 1 Mac
Best Spring Born Heifer Calf
Stephen Baxter Umgola 1 Lady 3rd
Best Stock Bull
Tie between:
Stephen Baxter Dernaroy 1 Impact
James Graham Richmount 1 King Kong
Overall Winner
John & William McMordie Solpoll
Runner Up
Dessie Martin Lisola & Craigy
Commercial herds
Overall winner
David Weir, Benburb
Runner Up
Samuel Robinson, Killinchy
Funds raised at the event between the BBQ, raffle and auction raised £1090 which was presented to Nessie Blair from the British Lung Foundation
The NIHBA would like to thank Andy Patterson for judging the herd’s competition and Dunbia for providing the steaks.
Special thanks also to the Watson Family for hosting the BBQ and field evening to view their Herd and to host the prize giving for the competition.
