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This idyllic setting was the venue for the NI Aberdeen Angus Club Stock Judging Competition, and was well supported from all six counties. Master Judges for the event were accomplished breeder’s Michael Smith and Jim Jack, who had no less than six classes of cattle to place for the event.
Jack Smith was placed first in the Junior Section at the NI Aberdeen-Angus Club Stock Judging. He is pictured receiving his prize from Wilson Dickey, Scotmin. Looking on are Alan Morrison and Jim Jack.
Winner in the junior Section (U16) was Jack Smith who made the journey from Strabane to attend. Brian McBriar collected top honours in the Intermediate category (16-25) and Sam Coleman was placed first in the Over 25 section. Sponsorship for this competition was kindly provided by Wilson Dickey, Scotmin who was on hand to make presentations to the prizewinners.
Winner of the Senior Section at the NI Aberdeen Angus Club Stock Judging held at Victor Wallace's, Garvagh was Sam Coleman. Wilson Dickey, Scotmin and Jim Jack were on hand to add their congratulations.
Visitors to the farm also got the opportunity to walk round the cows with Victor and his son Stephen. This herd is synonymous with quality, and has become a household name the length and breadth of the country. A large number of bulls are sold straight off the farm each year to repeat customers who have been delighted with how their Baronagh stock have bred for them.
One of the most significant influences in the herd was the magnificent Cambusbarron Punch who was in purchased in a four way split with Messrs Rea, Donnelly, Craig and Wallace a number of years ago. This stock sire stamped his authority across the herd, and bred a feast of top selling bulls and females. One of his most successful grandsons was Baronagh Euro A043 bred by Victor Wallace and used by a number of breeder’s. His progeny have earned high recognition at shows and sales, including breeding the best exhibitor bred entry for the Richhill herd at this year’s Balmoral Show.
The Baronagh cows were like “peas in a pod”, and had great quality calves at foot. They were a credit to Victor and Stephen, and showed how successful dedication to bloodlines and a good eye for quality can yield dividends.
NI Aberdeen-Angus club chairman Alan Morrison made a presentation to Victor and Heather Wallace and thanked them for their kindness in hosting the event, and for providing excellent refreshments. He also gave Michael Smith and Jim Jack a gift as a mark of appreciation for acting as master judges.
The next event in the NI Aberdeen Angus Club diary is the show and sale to be held at Dungannon Farmer’s Mart on the 26th October - entry forms are out available. For full details of Club events contact Alan Morrison 07811447812.
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