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Welsh Dairy Show Update – 2021/2022

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The Welsh Dairy show has become one of the premier business events for dairy farmers in Wales.  The next Welsh Dairy Show, promoted by the United Counties Agriculture and Hunters Society, is planned to be held on Carmarthen Show Ground on 25th October 2022.

The importance of the Welsh Dairy Show to the dairy business sector in Wales and beyond, is that it allows farmers to meet their suppliers, see pedigree cows judged and meet friends and colleagues.

The Society apologises for the events that have had to be cancelled but all existing bookings for previous cancelled events will be honoured.

To meet the requirements of the Welsh Government, and the combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and TB restrictions on cattle movements, and the fact the Welsh Dairy Show is mainly and in-door event suggests that it is too risky to run the event before we get the full all clear.

In addition, as a philanthropic charitable organisation, The United Counties Agricultural Hunters Society Trustees felt that they had a duty to support the NHS by allowing the site to be used as one of the largest sites for Covid testing and inoculation in Wales.

With its servicing of satellite units and the drive through facility which occupies most of the show site including the exhibition hall, we congratulate the NHS in the work done at the show.

Approaching half a million people have been passed through and been treated, many without leaving their car.  This is likely to continue until at least March 2022.

Said the Society Chairman, – Mr Lyn Davies,

“The trustees and myself are very proud of the support the Society has provided to the NHS and the success of the Show ground in helping to fight the pandemic.  However, I apologise to all our many visitors and charitable and business promoter who regularly use the site for the disruption that has been caused.  We all hope things will return to normal as soon as possible in 2022, when we will welcome back old friends as well as promoting planned, new events.”

2019 Diary Show Results

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NFU Cymru

 

Judge – Mr Ben Yates, Dornhead, Shepton Mallet,

Class 1            Heifer calf born on or after 1st January 2019

Coloured Section

Ist 382    * Alun & Carolyn Davies, Quarry Biver Snick PI ET, 26/3/19, SireScherma Blooming Biver

2nd   377 *Iwan Rhys Morgan, Erie Tequila Bay Grove, 10/7/19

3rd   379 * Thomas Tyreglwys, Gwennog Buster Kate, 21/4/19

Holstein Section

1st   389 *A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Mystique Lustre, 2/1/19, Sire Tregibby Mystique

2nd  385  * Iwan Rhys Morgan, Erie Dimondback Farrah, 16/1/19

3rd   388*ER & ME Jones & Sons, Feithy Dvinci Glenys 31, 8/1/19, Sire De Su Davinci

 

Class 2   Heifer calf born between 1st August 2018 and before 31stDec 2018

Coloured Section

1st 397  * Nicel Jerseys, Longdendale Wizard Muffler, 2/9/18, Sire Glanmor Belmont Welsh Wizard

Holstein Section

1st 392 *A H Wilson & Son, Tegibby Diamond Back Lustre, 12/12/18, Sire Mr D Apple Diamondback

2nd 394 *DW & CE Jones, Wiltor Undenied Zandra 4, 1/10/18, Sire Ourfavorate Undenied

3rd 393*Larchwood Holsteins, Larchwood Denim Marbella 2, 28/10/18, Sire Claynook Denim

 

Class 3   Heifer calf born between 1st April 2018 before 31st July 2018. 

Coloured Section

1st 400* A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Tequila Blusher, 20/5/18, Sire Towervue Prime Tequila

2nd 402 *Colin & Hilary Evans, Glanmor Python West, 7/4/18, Sire Lindrian Python

3rd 399*Cerian Jones, Changer Lotus Lola, 2/7/18, Sire Game Changer

Holstein Section

1st 401 *Larchwood Holsteins, Larchwood Deman Ambrosia, 22/4/18, Sire EDG Deman

 

Champion Coloured Section : 400* A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Tequila Blusher, 20/5/18, Sire Towervue Prime Tequila

Reserved Champion Coloured Section : 382    * Alun & Carolyn Davies, Quarry Biver Snick PI ET, 26/3/19, SireScherma Blooming Biver

Champion Coloured Section: 392 *A H Wilson & Son, Tegibby Diamond Back Lustre, 12/12/18, Sire Mr D Apple Diamondback

Reserve Champion Holstein : 394 *DW & CE Jones, Wiltor Undenied Zandra 4, 1/10/18, Sire Ourfavorate Undenied

Special A    – The Perpetual Trophy Awarded

in memory of late Mr Ian Plumb.    

–            Best exhibitor bred calf in all classes  : 400* A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Tequila Blusher, 20/5/18, Sire Towervue Prime Tequila

 CLASS 4      Handler under 12 yrs old on day of show

1st    358         Harri Rhys Morgan

2nd 366        Gethin Thomas

3rd 365        Celyn Wilson

CLASS 5         Handler over 12 yrs old and under 17yrs old on day of show

1st   370          Hannah Evans

2nd 374         Iwan Thomas

3rd 368          Issac Davies

CLASS 6          Handler 17 yrs old to 21 yrs on day of show.

1st  449     Nia Thomas

2nd 375     Cerian Jones

Champion Handler:  370          Hannah Evans

Reserve Champion:  449     Nia Thomas

Exhibitor bred Rosette for the highest place Home bred in each class

HOLSTEIN SECTION

CLASS  7:    Heifer in Milk calved prior 3yrs old –Sponsored by Genus

1st 403  *  A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Beemer Kitty, 21/4/17, Sire Polbutte Mc Beemer

2nd  409    * Iwan Rhys Morgan, Erie  WBrook Lustre VG88, 9/8/16

3rd   404   *  Rowlands & Lewis, Llancourt Doorman Lady,11/4/17 Sir Val-Bisson DoormanET

 

Class 8:   Cow in Milk with 2nd Calf

sponsored   by  Glanbia .

1st   410  * A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Doorman Cinderella, 6/8/16, Sire Valbission  Doorman

2nd 411 * A H Wilson & Son, Starlet Solomon Maria, 22/2/16, Sire Walnuitlawn   Solomo

Class 9:   Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf

Sponsored by HSBC Bank

1st      413 * Iwan Rhys Morgan, Erie Brady Irene EX92, 8/2/15

Class 10:  Senior Cow in Milk

Sponsored  Wynnstay PLC

1st  414   DW & CE Jones, Aliann Mincio Kitty, 29/8/13, Sire Bertaiola Mincio

2nd 416   Larchwood Holsteins, PenrikkaDempsey Inka (EX94-3), 28/2/12, Sire Lirr    Drew Dempsey

 

Class 11:  Best Group of 3 Animals

(property of same Exhibitor)

1st 418    A H Wilson & Son

2nd 419   Iwan Rhys Morgan

BEST UDDER AWARD IN THE HOLSTEIN SECTION

THE PEDRAN TROPHY (Perpetual)

Kindly presented by T. M. & S. Phillips a’r Mab, Fferm Ty Mawr, Cilrhedyn together with £50 Prize Money.

Judge to select Best Udder in each In-Milk Class. The Overall Winner will be awarded the PEDRAN TROPHY.

Winner : 414   DW & CE Jones, Aliann Mincio Kitty, 29/8/13, Sire Bertaiola Mincio

BREED CHAMPIONSHIP :

414   DW & CE Jones, Aliann Mincio Kitty, 29/8/13, Sire Bertaiola Mincio

Reserve Champion: 416   Larchwood Holsteins, PenrikkaDempsey Inka (EX94-3),28/2/12, Sire Lirr Drew Dempsey

DAIRY SHORTHORN SECTION

Class 12:  Heifer in Milk calved under 3yrs old

Sponsored by Glanbia

1st  420  * M & E Davies, Elkington Dewdrop 30,12/5/17, Sire Cotonhall Ambros

Class 13:  Cow in Milk

Sponsored by Wynnstay PLC

1st   422  * M & E Davies, Elkington Dewdrop 27, 21/6/15, Sire Trebersed Nelson Red

BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Champion                422  * M & E Davies, Elkington Dewdrop 27, 21/6/15, Sire Trebersed Nelson Red

Reserve Champion  420  * M & E Davies, Elkington Dewdrop 30,12/5/17, Sire Cotonhall Ambrose

JERSEY SECTION

Class 15: Heifer in Milk calved under 3yrs old 

Sponsored By Genus

1st  424    * Iwan Rhys Morgan, Erie Gifted A Elegance VG88, 18/3/17

 

Class 17: Cow in Milk with 3rd Calf  

Sponsored by Glanbia 

1st   427      A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Tequilas Blondette, 11/10/14, Sire Towervue Prime Tequila

2nd  426     Cerian Jones, Rapid Bay-UK Rummen TJ Lotus, 28/4/15, Sire Rapidbay-UK   Rummen

3rd   425 Cerian Jones, Tequila Tulip, 14/8/15, Sire Tequila

 

Class 18: Senior Cow in Milk  

Sponsored by Genus

1st  429   A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Sams Dreaming, 8/6/13, Sire Bluegrass Lord Singing Sam

2nd  428   A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Colton Lady Sunshine, 22/7/14, Sire Chilliaction Colton

 

Class 19: Best Group of 3 Animals

(property of same Exhibitor)

1st   430   A H Wilson & Son

BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Open to Winners of Classes 15,16,17 & 18

Champion Rosette and Sash for Breed Champion £100 Reserve £50

Champion  : 429   A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Sams Dreaming, 8/6/13, Sire Bluegrass Lord Singing Sam

Reserve Champion  427 : A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Tequilas Blondette, 11/10/14, Sire Towervue Prime Tequila

TARIAN CAWS NANTYBWLA SHIELD

Caws Nantybwla have kindly offered a Shield for both the Premier Jersey Breeder & Premier Jersey Exhibitor at the Welsh Dairy Show. Points to be from class results only.  

BEST UDDER AWARD IN THE JERSEY SECTION

THE FREELAND TROPHY (Perpetual) In memory of Mr Ian Plumb, Plasycerdin, Llangynin.

Judge to select Best Udder in each In-Milk Class. The Overall winner will be awarded the FREELAND TROPHY.

GUERNSEY SECTION

Exhibitor bred Rosette for the highest place Home bred in each class

Class 20:  Heifer in Milk calved under 3yrs old

Sponsored by Wynnstay

 1st  431  Colin & Hilary Evans, Avalon Fernando Indus, 26/6/16, Sire B. Laredos Indus………………………….

2nd 432   Richard Norman, Avalon Pinto Linda, 20/5/15, Sire Lindrian Pinto – ET A2A2………………………..

 

Class 21: Cow in Milk  

Sponsored by HSBC

1st   436   * Caroline & Mike Moody, Latifa Princess Leia, 5/13, Sire Tridenny Yogis Andante

2nd 437     Richard Norman, Bourton Fiona 13, 3/7/12, Sire Pine Ridge double L A1A2

3rd 435 * Colin & Hilary Evans, Hilcol Andate Clover, 30/9/14, Sire T.Yogis Andante

 

Class 22: Best Group of 3 Animals

(property of same Exhibitor) 

1st  438   Richard Norman

BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

436   * Caroline & Mike Moody, Latifa Princess Leia, 5/13, Sire Tridenny Yogis Andante

Reserve  Champ   437     Richard Norman, Bourton Fiona 13, 3/7/12, Sire Pine Ridge double L A1A2

                                   

AYRSHIRE SECTION

Class 24: Cow in Milk

Sponsored by Genus

 1st   441       Thomas Tyreglwys, Cutthill Towers Burdette Marcey, 21/6/13, Sire Palmyra Tree Star Burdette

 2nd  442   *Thomas  Tyreglwys, Gwennog Duncan Lynette, 9/3/12, Sire Family Affair Pocker Duncan

 3rd   439   * Iwan Thomas, Paith Burdette Eclipse 2, 11/6/15, Sire Palmyra Tri-Star Burdette

BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

Open to winners of Classes 23 & 24

Champion Rosette and Sash for Breed Champion

Champion: 441  Thomas Tyreglwys, Cutthill Towers Burdette Marcey, 21/6/13, Sire Palmyra Tree Star Burdette

Reserve Champion : 442   *Thomas  Tyreglwys, Gwennog Duncan Lynette, 9/3/12, Sire Family Affair Pocker Duncan

 

BROWN SWISS SECTION

Class 26: Heifer in Milk Calved under 3yrs old

Sponsored by Genus

1st    443   Dylan Roberts, Elite Calvin Greta 15/7/17, Sire Vetsch’s Nesta Calvin ET PI

 

Class 27: Cow in Milk

Sponsored by Glanbia

1st   444  * Huw & Sian Gibbon, Infinity Sissy 3 VG89, 2/12/15, Sire RNR Payoff Brookings

2nd 445 * RE & JS Jones, Hollysprings Viking Taffy, 3/9/15, Sire Viking

3rd   447  *RE & JS Jones, Hollysprings Huray Silver, 3/6/11, Sire Huray

4th 446 * RE & JS Jones, Hollysprings Juleng Silver 3, 10/5/13, Sire Juleng

 

Class 28: Best Group of 3 Animals

(property of same Exhibitor)

1st  448  RE & JS Jones

 

BREED CHAMPIONSHIP

444  * Huw & Sian Gibbon, Infinity Sissy 3 VG89, 2/12/15, Sire RNR Payoff Brookings

Reserve Champion : 443   Dylan Roberts, Elite Calvin Greta 15/7/17, Sire Vetsch’s Nesta Calvin ET PI

 

DOSBARTHIADAU ARBENNIG/ SPECIAL CLASSES

SP1. SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER

Open to Breed Champion Heifer from each Breed.

Champion to receive the HSBC Supreme Challenge Trophy and £400 Prize Money and Reserve Champion £200 kindly sponsored by HSBC.

 

Champion  :          403  *  A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Beemer Kitty, 21/4/17, Sire Polbutte Mc Beemer

Reserve Champion: 424    * Iwan Rhys Morgan, Erie Gifted A Elegance VG88, 18/3/17

 

SP2. HOME-BRED HEIFER  (SPECIAL)

Challenge Cup kindly presented by the family of the late Mr. Byrnan Davies (Past-Chief Executive of UCAS ) for the highest placed Home-bred Exhibit bred in the Heifer Section . The Cup together with £100 Prize Money.

 

403  *  A H Wilson & Son, Tregibby Beemer Kitty, 21/4/17, Sire Polbutte Mc Beemer

 

SP3. INTER-BREED GROUP OF THREE

Only First Prize Winning Group from each Breed Section eligible to compete. Challenge Cup kindly presented by Messrs. J. Davies & Son, Pencader, together with Prize Money of £100; £60; £50,£40,£35, sponsored by Genus plc.

 

1st        430    A H Wilson & Son

2nd      418    A H Wilson & Son

3rd       448  RE & JS Jones

4th  438   Richard Norman

 

SP4. DOSBARTH ARCHWILIO CYNHYRCHIANT RHYNGFRID HSBC AGRICULTURE/ THE HSBC  AGRICULTURE INTER-BREED PRODUCTION INSPECTION CLASS

The Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by HSBC.

1st A H Wilson & Son Bluegrass Sams Deamins

2nd Caroline & Mike Moody, Latifa Princess Leia

3rd A H Wilson & Son Bluegrass Colton Lady Sunshine 

DOSBARTHIADAU’R PENCAMPWYR/ CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES 

SP5. PRIF BENCAMPWR Y BUCHOD/ SUPREME CHAMPION COW

Yn agored i Bencampwr y Buchod o bob Brîd.

Y Pencampwr i ennill Tlws Her y Prif Bencampwr Genus, ynghyd â £400; y Cil-bencampwr i ennill £200.

Noddir y Gwobrau Ariannol yn garedig gan Genus Plc.

Open to Breed Champion Cow from each Breed.

Champion to receive the Genus Supreme Challenge Trophy

Champion : 414   DW & CE Jones, Aliann Mincio Kitty, 29/8/13, Sire Bertaiola Mincio

Reserve Champion: 429   A H Wilson & Son, Bluegrass Sams Dreaming, 8/6/13, Sire Bluegrass Lord Singing Sam

 

SP6 BUWCH A FAGWYD GARTREF (DOSBARTH ARBENNIG)/ HOME-BRED COW (SPECIAL)

Cyflwynir y Cwpan Her yn garedig gan y diweddar Mr Gatty Lewis a Mrs G. Lewis (Cyn-Lywydd y Gymdeithas) am y Fuwch orau a Fagwyd Gartref yn Nosbarth y Pencampwyr. Y Cwpan ynghyd â Gwobr Ariannol o £100.

Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Mr. Gatty Lewis and Mrs. G. Lewis (Past-President of the Society) for the highest placed Home-bred Exhibit in the Championship Class. The Cup together with £100 Prize Money

 

444  * Huw & Sian Gibbon, Infinity Sissy 3 VG89, 2/12/15, Sire RNR Payoff Brookings

 

 

SP7. GWOBR Y PRIF FRIDIWR/ PREMIER BREEDER AWARD

Dyfernir Tlws Parhaol Marlais, ynghyd â gwobr ariannol o £100, a gyflwynir yn garedig gan Mr John James, Tŷ Canol, Heol Derwydd, Rhydaman, i’r bridiwr a fydd yn ennill y nifer mwyaf o bwyntiau yn y dosbarthiadau bridiau agored.

The Marlais Perpetual Trophy together with £100 prize money kindly presented by Mr John James, Ty Canol. Derwydd Road, Ammanford awarded to the breeder gaining the highest number of points in the open breed classes.  

 

Iwan Morgan, Nantybwla

 

Sporty ‘Versatility of Milk’ Illustration wins Welsh Dairy Show Art Competition

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A poster illustrating athletes drinking milk whilst running, with the caption ‘Milk is the best drink’, has been chosen as the winner of this year’s Welsh Dairy Show ‘Versatility of Milk’ art competition.

The overall winner, chosen from the hundreds of entries from across Wales, was Gruff Jones, aged 10, from Ysgol Gynradd Llangadog in Carmarthenshire.

The second-place winner was Megan Rees, aged 9, again from Ysgol Gynradd Llangadog in Carmarthenshire. Joint third place was awarded to Ella Jones, 11 years old, from Ysgol Carreg Emlyn, Ruthin and Sophie Walters, 10 years old, from Waunarlwydd Primary School, Waunarlwydd, Swansea.

The winner receives a year’s supply of Carmarthenshire Cheese, £50 and a sports drinks bottle. The winning school, Ysgol Gynradd Llangadog, also receives £100. Second place all-Wales winner receives £35, a sports drinks bottle and a certificate. Both the third-place winners will receive sports drinks bottles, certificates and £15 each.

The overall winners were chosen from the finalists from each county that entered. Certificates and sports drinks bottles will also be sent to these finalists, from across Wales:

  • Rhian Hughes, aged 10, from Ysgol Pen-y-groes, Carmarthenshire
  • Amelia Ross, added 10, from Ysgol Pen-y-groes, Carmarthenshire
  • Fflur Morgan, aged 7, from Rhyd-y-Felin, Drefach, Llanybydder, Ceredigion
  • Elen Morgan, aged 10, from Rhyd-y-Felin, Drefach, Llanybydder, Ceredigion
  • Caio, aged 10 and Roxi aged 7, from Ysgol Yr Eifl, Trefor, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
  • Tiffany James-Davies, aged 7, from Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn, Drefach, Ceredigion
  • Elen Sisto-Jones, aged 7, from Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn, Drefach, Ceredigion

Mair James, Organiser of the Welsh Dairy Show said,

“Thank you to all the school pupils for your fantastic drawings. We will put every entry on display at the Welsh Dairy Show on Tuesday, 24 October, for visitors to see their amazing efforts. I would also like to thank teachers for taking the time to discuss the value of milk whilst encouraging your students to enter the competition.”

The President of this year’s Show, Mansel Raymond, who farms at Jordanston hall, Haverfordwest, will present the winning school, Ysgol Gynradd Llangadog, their prize of £100 at approximately 12.30pm in the main ring at the Show on Nantyci Showground, Carmarthen.

Following the Award presentation, the children will take part in a cookery workshop with Lisa Fearn from Carmarthenshire’s Pumpkin Patch kitchen and garden school. Lisa will help the children make their very own pizzas with a cheese topping.

The Welsh Dairy Show would like to thank the competition sponsors: Carmarthenshire Cheese Company, Elanco, Mole Valley Farmers, Castell Howell, Glanbia, Cogent, Geraint Jones 4×4, Bibby, LHP Accountants and Gegin Fach y Wlad caterers. Also, a big thank you to the competition judges: Huw Williams from Elanco; Barrie Evans from Mole Valley Farmers, Sian Peace from Carmarthenshire Cheese Company and Mair James, the Welsh Dairy Show organiser.

Let us have your feedback on our new website

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We’ve launched our new website!

We wanted to make sure it was easy to find out about all our upcoming events, and find out how you can use the  space available at the United Counties Showgrounds – as well as giving you updates about what the United Counties Agricultural and Hunters Society (the organisation that runs the showground) is up to.

We’d love to know what you think as we’ll be trying to improve it over time. Let us know what you think below…