In all, 9 sets of ribs were entered into the competition with Lincoln Red and Lincoln Red X taking the top 3 places.

Supreme Champion, ribs from a Lincoln Red heifer owned by RE Needham and Son from Gayton-le-Wold in Lincolnshire. The heifer, born 02.03.2010, weighed 317.1kgs.

Reserve Champion, ribs from a Lincoln Red X heifer owned by Michael Read from Hemingby in Lincolnshire. The heifer, born 22.03.2010, weighed 375.3kgs.

First place for ribs from a steer, a Lincoln Red owned by Dave Stanley from Dyke in Lincolnshire. The steer, born 14.05.2009, weighed 338kgs.

With lots of interest generated around the carcass section of show, it was soon apparent that the marbling in the Lincoln Red beef was attracting a lot of attention and very good comments. The lack of the gristle line, so often seen on continental breed ribs, was certainly another factor in the choice of rib by those viewing.

If any readers are interested in registering in such a directory please contact the office with the following information about your Lincoln Red herd.

Name and prefix of your herd
Number of pedigree breeding females in your herd.
Origin of your foundation stock.

AVERAGES UP AT LINCOLN RED AUTUMN SALE
Both the Champion Bull and Champion Female, on Saturday at the Lincoln Red Autumn Show & Sale were outstanding representatives of the Breed; with Buyers agreeing with Judge, Sally Horrell’s, selection of the Champions and Reserve Champions. Overall the female averages were up by more than £300 on the 2010 Autumn Sale.

Champion Bull: July 2009 born, Grovehouse Martin (ET), bred by Mr P Stennett from Doncaster, South Yorkshire; out of Sire St. Fort Essex and Dam Fenton Elegant E84, sold for £4725 to Mr J G Parkinson’s Donington Herd in Louth, Lincolnshire. Reserve Champion Bull: February 2010 born, Beverley Nimrod, bred by R I Clough and Son of Spilsby, Lincolnshire; out of Sire St. Fort Dickens and Dam Beverley Annie E30, sold for £2940 to Mr N T Morgan’s White Cliffs Herd in Dover, Kent.

Mr R E Needham’s March 2010 born Bull (from Louth, Lincolnshire): Market Stainton Nelson out of Sire Hemingby Bevan and Dam Market Stainton Holly 6th H82 sold for £2625 to Mr N Bark of Biggar, Lanarkshire.

Champion Female: March 2009 born, in calf Auchmacoy Grace M45, bred by Mrs S Buchan from Ellon in Aberdeenshire; out of Sire St. Fort Jonathan and Dam Donington Grace H5, sold for £3150 to Mr P Bush in Norwich, Norfolk. Reserve Champion Female: April 2010 born, maiden heifer Walmer Lass N33, bred by Mr H M Needler from Ranby, Lincolnshire; out of Sire Beverley Jaunty and Dam Walmer Lass H66, sold for £2100 also to Mr P Bush in Norwich, Norfolk, who was a major buyer on the day.

Highest selling in calf cow with March born calf at foot was the Timbury Family’s (Harrington Bred) Harrington Libby L189 out of Sire Manor Frank and Dam Harrington Constance sold for £2100 to G H Robinson’s Frisby Herd of Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire, with Mr & Mrs R A Farmer’s in calf cow with May born calf at foot, Drayton Lisa L1 out of Sire Harrington Charlie and Dam Farnsfield Queen 102 D13 sold for £2100 to Mr T Green’s Chestnut Tree Herd, Grantham, Lincolnshire.

4 in calf Heifers sold for £1995: R I Clough & Son’s Beverley Milkmaid M30, Sire Market Stainton Governor and Dam Beverley Milkmaid B56 to I & A Davison’s Alndyke Herd, Alnwick, Northumberland; Mrs S Buchan’s Auchmacoy Ethal M46, Sire St. Fort Jonathan and Dam Market Stainton Ethel 8th and Auchmacoy Heroine M47 Sire St. Fort Jonathan and Dam Westacre Heroine H5 both sold to G L Gent & Son’s Stokedoyle Herd in Oundle, Peterborough and Mr J G Parkinson’s Donington Jessie M11, Sire Bevann Gallant and Dam Donington Jessie G21 sold to Carrick & Son of Dereham, Norfolk.

Overall 5 Bulls averaged £2856 (2010: 1 bull £2835), 65 Females averaged £1327 (2010: 67 females £1004); cows with calves at foot averaged £1565, in calf heifers averaged £1788 and Maidens averaged £1085.

Lincoln Red Cattle Society President, Geoff Bolton, commented that the move towards concentrating more on health status in herds with all animals forward either accredited disease free or having tested negative and/or been vaccinated against the four main diseases; had definitely led to buyer confidence and consequently overall higher prices than in 2010. He thanked Vendors too for supporting Council’s initiative.

The Lincoln Red Cattle Society won Best Small Breed Stand with their display of Lincoln Red cattle and for the overall appearance of the stand. Lincoln Red X cattle were also displayed to show the various breed crosses that the dairy as well as the beef sector can produce.

A main course of Lincoln Red beef was served to 400 guests at the Beef Expo dinner held at Kelham Hall on the Wednesday evening. Many compliments were received regarding the succulent tenderness of the beef.

The Lincoln Red stand was very busy during the day with enquiries for bulls, females and news about the forthcoming Autumn Sale in October.

The breed continues to gain in popularity for its low input and ease of maintenance whilst delivering a beast that commands a premium and fulfils the needs of today’s butchering trade.

The Lincoln Red Cattle Society will be at the next Beef Expo 2012 at Malvern.

‘ We don’t keep cattle, they keep us’ is the title of the recently published book edited by Mona Skehel.

As Mrs Parkes mentions in her foreword ‘ This book is a clear record of the highs and lows that the Society has been through. It is a good balance of early history following through to present day “history in the making”.’

This limited edition book is availble via the office – £20 plus P&P Please contact Jayne to place an order.

THE NEXT LINCOLN RED FARM VISIT IS ON

SUNDAY 18th JULY 2010

The 2010 Farm Visit is, very kindly, being jointly hosted by Riseholme Park Farms, University of Lincoln, LN2 2GH and Geoff & Jenny Bolton, The Plantation, Horncastle Road, Wragby, Lincoln.    

The Dean of Riseholme College, Val Braybrooks, has offered for us to see the many different aspects of agriculture that Riseholme are involved in at what should be a fascinating and most enjoyable Family Gathering.  On view will be: the pedigree herd of 60 Lincoln Reds established in 2004 with 20 animals purchased from the Anwick Herd

10:00am :     All assemble in the Conference Centre at the College for tea/coffee

10:30am :     Welcome – Val Braybrooks

11:00ish :      Walk to view Riseholmes’ Lincoln Reds and their Sheep – please note we will be walking.  Anyone who may have difficulties should let Jayne know in order that appropriate arrangements can be made with the College – their golf carts which require pre-booking.

12:30ish :     Picnic Lunch on lawns between The Old Hall and the Lake

Riseholme have advised that Parents are responsible for their own Children

Definitely – No swimming in the lake!

01:00 to 02:00pm :          Campus Tours available.  Those wishing to see more Lincoln Reds should make their way to :

02:00pm :                         Geoff (our President Elect) & Jenny Bolton’s, who have very kindly agreed to let us view their Wragby Herd.  The Wragby Herd was formed in 1991 with the purchase of females from the Beverley & Kingthorpe Herds and a bull from the Walmer Herd.  The Herd currently comprises 32 Lincoln Reds and their results at the Shows are testimony to the quality of cattle being bred.  Interesting pasture management too.

03:00pm:                          Afternoon Tea courtesy of the Boltons.

Please bring your own picnic lunches and cool drinks.  Robin assures us he’ll have Dennetts ice-creams!

Please remember the day is open to members and their families. Catering numbers are required for afternoon tea, so please contact Jayne (Tel: 01522 511395 or  email via the contact page), if you’re planning to join us on 18^th July.

There are a number of old herd books available at the moment.

They range from 1930 to 1978. You can see a picture of them on the gallery. Some of the older ones have slight water marks.

If you are interested in any of the books please contact Jayne Borrows at the office for further information.

A training day was held recently to help potential showing members gain information about the in and outs of showing. A couple of pictures are on the gallery.

The Guild of Food Writers recently celebrated their 25^th Anniversary with a luncheon at Harrods of London.

Their choice of Lincoln Red rib of beef as their main course proves that the Lincoln Red quality is the choice of connoisseurs

 ‘The chef cooked the beef to perfection and there were innumerable compliments about its flavour and tenderness’.

Jane Suthering

Member of The Guild of Food Writers

(President)

Lincoln Red Cattle Society Autumn Show & Sale

Saturday  24^th October 2009 held at Newark Livestock Market

5 Bulls – Averaged £2394 (£2258 in 2008)

66 Females Averaged – £1708 (£1143 in 2008)

Record Prices Paid

The growing interest in Lincoln Red Cattle was confirmed when a Breed Record Price was achieved for Mr H M Needler’s  Maiden Heifer and Champion Female, Walmer Blossom L7, of Ranby, Lincolnshire.  2800 gns were paid at the Breed Society’s Annual Autumn Show and Sale at Newark Livestock Market on Saturday 24^th October 2009, by Mr E Minshull, to add the quality heifer to his Ascot Herd in Oxfordshire.

Overall it was “ladies day”, all females forward sold, with Maidens averaging £1759 as opposed to £990 in 2008, In-calf Heifers averaging £1799 (£1276), In-calf Cows averaging £1522 (£1137) and Cows with calves at foot averaging £1519 (£1160).

The President of the Society, Mr R Dennett commented on how “positive it is to see interest in our wonderful Breed continuing to grow;  the Sale Arena was packed with  standing room only; both Vendors and Purchasers have come today from right across the Country”.

Pre-sale Show: the Judge was Mrs Margaret Allan (a very well Respected and Honoured Member of the Lincoln Red Cattle Society) who had, herself, travelled all the way from West Lothian.  The Honours of Champion Bull and Champion Female went to Lincolnshire’s Mr H M Needler’s Walmer Keeper and Walmer Blossom L7, respectively.

The Reserve Champion Bull, Auchmacoy Lachlan, had travelled from the Auchmacoy Herd of Mrs S Buchan in Aberdeenshire.  The Reserve Champion Female went to Mr H M Needler’s Walmer Herioine L35.

The Sale prices on the Bulls followed the Judges decisions with Walmer Keeper and Auchmacoy Lachlan taking top prices of 3600 gns and 2700 gns respectively.  The Champion Bull, Walmer Keeper has gone to a new Lincoln Red Breeder, Mr J Birch’s Doddington Herd, in Lincolnshire.

The Bulls averaged £2394, up on Autumn 2008’s average of £2258.

The top price for Cows with calves went to Mr J Barclays’ Donington Grace F28, purchased by Mr Geoff Robinson for his 13 year old grand-daughter (from Nottinghamshire) to help her on her way to starting her own herd of Lincoln Reds.  Mr Barclay is delighted that the younger generation are being encouraged in this way.  The Lincoln Red Cattle Society looks forward to welcoming their first Junior Member.

The next Lincoln Red Cattle Society Spring Show and Sale is on Saturday 20^th March 2010.  Thank you to all who supported the 2009 Autumn Show and Sale.