Largest Ever Charolais Extravaganza
Fintona hosts largest ever National Charolais extravaganza
commencing with a young handlers competition at 4pm followed by pedigree show at 5pm and Charolais commercial immediately afterwards. Sandra Cochrane chairperson of NI Charolais Club stated that “generous sponsorship from right across the agricultural sector has enabled the club to show case and attract the top prestigious animals and the leading breeders across the Province. We are indebted to our sponsors, those who have faithfully supported us over the years and also the many new sponsors who have came on board this year” This is evidence of the confidence that the agriculture and commercial industry have in the Charolais breed at a time when companies are reducing costs” Sandra commented.. The two main sponsors of the event are Omagh District Council and the British Charolais Society. In addition to facilitating the event at the ideal premises at Ecclesville Equestrian Centre Fintona, the council also contributes generous sponsorship while the British Charolais Society sponsors the championships at the event.
Local breeder,Martin Donaghy newly elected Chairman of the British Charolais Society said “this is truly a record entry of fine Charolais stock for the National Show at Fintona and as chairman of the British Society I feel proud to have such a prestine event here at home. This show is a product of extremely hard work of the entire Northern Ireland Charolais Club and the dedication of both commercial and pedigree Charolais breeders. This promises to be a very exciting show”! The judge for the pedigree section Mr Alwyn Rees from Powys in Wales commented that he is looking forward to the arduous task of judging such a remarkable event.
The continuing success of the event has attracted new sponsors each year and this year is no exception with Corby Rock, Dectomax, Parkview Vets, Strabane Mills, Animax, Balcas, Smith Daleside,Bothwell Farm Supplies, G P Electrics all coming on board for first time. Other year on year sponsors include: Fintona Power Washing Services, Derek Loane Motors, Fane Valley, and Gortin, Draperstown and Lisahally Livestock Marts, McClellands, Dungannon Mart Donnelly Quarries,Three Valleys Vets, A N Irwin,Linden Foods,Natural Nutrition, Teemore Engineering.
A new dimension of the Charolais Show this year is the young handlers class, where young people under 16 years and 17 to 21 years will compete to show off their handling skills on their animals at the show. This event will be co-ordinated and judged by W A Connolly Ballinhinch, owners of the Brigadoon herd. The Connolly Family are true professionals in their field of handling and showing cattle with many accolades to prove their many skills.
Strabane Mills Limited is a family run company that has been supplying animal feed to Northern Ireland’s farmers for over 120 years. Based in its state of the art cereal flaking plant in Artigarvan, the company manufactures flaked cereals for farm animals and for inclusion in pet feeds. Its manufactures a range of specialist coarse calf, beef and sheep diet based on its own flaked cereals and certified wholesome raw materials.
Corby Rock another new sponsor whose business has expanded enormously over the last decade and is still growing for the following reasons
Supreme quality raw materials are used in all rations which when purchased are regularly tested for purity in terms of chemistry, moulds,toxins etc. State of the art milling equipment and plant to ensure consistent product quality whether its coarse rations or pellets. A first class all important delivery service to cater for all farmers needs. A nutritional and advisory back-up service to ensure optimum production at all times. A dedicated and focused sales team driven by your success . Corby Rock mill has achieved the many certified accolades such as the ISO9001 and UFAS accreditation A forage analysis program that ensures optimum use of forages on farm Consistently keeping in touch with new developments in relation to new feed products within the livestock/ poultry production and research A nutritional and advisory back-up service to ensure optimum production at all times Consistently keeping in touch with new developments in relation to new feed products within the livestock/ poultry production and research Corby Rock Mill Ballybay road Monaghan 00353 4730099 www.corbyrock.ie
You want the best for your cattle so you worm with Dectomax Pour-On.Take pride in your cattle. No other pour-on lasts longer than Dectomax against stomach, lung and gutworm as well as lice. This means you have the flexibility to use Dectomax at housing or up to five weeks pre-housing to protect your cattle until turn-out. What’s more, Dectomax offers you a lice-free cattle guarantee. Dectomax Pour On is available at Fane Valley outlets and any good animal health store.
Bothwell Farm Supplies are based in Co Tyrone, suppliers of all types of sheds and structural buildings, Landini Fibre cement, roofing materiels and side cladding of all types. They also supply all types of cubicles, cow mats, slat rubber and parlour mats.
Bothwell Farm Supplies are agents for Agritobel Tubular equipment, locking gates, dividing gates, gates, crushes calf pens, stainless steel and galvanized drinkers, sheep hurdles and parlour requirements. Many of these items could be eligible in the forth coming tranche two of the Farm Modernisation Scheme.
When visiting show come along to Bothwell Farm Supplies, Fivemiletown and see the range of miscellaneous products, crash barriers, railway sleepers, new and used farm machinery and agents for BVL diet feeders. Tel Ian 07545144480 Sales Manager or Harold 07889809193.
Three Valleys Veterinary Practice services a number of leading Charolais Herds from their business in Fivemiletown, Trillick, Irvinestown and Edenery. They provide a comprehensive service for both large and small animals. They carry a wide range of veterinary products which offer excellent value for money. These sevices are back up with sound advice and prompt customer service.
The judge of the commercial stock is Richard O’Berine from Tuam Co Galway and he has no doubt of the difficult task in finding his champion and reserve in the 40 odd commercial stock. The National Charolais Show takes place at the Ecclesville Equestrian Centre Fintona on Friday 3rd September commencing with young handlers at 4pm and pedigree show at 5pm. Further details available from Secretary Mary McCormack 028 807 61339. Catalogues available at the event.