Both boys were entered for the Bristol Breed Show and Sale on the 14th October at Bristol. We arrived on the Monday 13th Oct, went forward to the pre sale vetting, which both passed. The Tuesday started with the showing were Trevoulter Arranz came 3rd in his class lead by former South Devon breeder Norman Lancaster. Both boys were sold which we are really pleased they have gone to great homes :-) The sale follwed on with the auction were Trevoulter Enyon was Sold to a breeder in Swindon pictured below Then Trevoulter Arranz was sold to Mr Rundle a South Devon Breeder in Newquay (Pictured below with Norman Lancaster after being placed in the showring)
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We have finally done it, become BVD Accredited! :-)
About BVD Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a disease caused by bovine pestivirus. Infection in non-pregnant animals results in diarrhoea, reduced conception rates and immuno-supression. Infection in pregnant animals can result in abortion, the birth of stunted calves or calves born with ‘persistent infection’ (PI). Infection during the first third of pregnancy can compromise the development of the foetal immune system and the calf is unable to eliminate the virus. When the calf is eventually born, it produces large amounts of virus throughout its life. The calf may appear normal or be stunted but it is likely to succumb to fatal mucosal disease later in life. If PI animals come into contact with breeding cows, the cycle of infection continues with the creation of more PIs. Avoiding infection of the unborn calf and the detection and removal of PI calves from the herd are critical to the control and eradication of BVD in cattle. Protocols Beef Herds Level 1 - Establishing health status Blood samples are collected from 10 adult cows, irrespective of herd size, plus all breeding bulls and tested for antibody. If results are positive the herd enters Level 2. If results are negative a statistical number of youngstock are tested for BVD antibody and if these results are negative the herd enters Level 3. Level 2 - Improving health status through disease reduction strategies A PI search is carried out on all stock over 30 days. Samples can be pooled in groups of 10 for virus testing and cattle submitting to positive pools should be blood tested for antigen. This can be carried out on the blood sample already submitted. All PIs identified must be removed from the herd. Calves are tested for virus for a 12 month period from the removal of the last PI. If all the results are negative the herd can progress to level 3. Level 3 - Monitoring and maintaining health status To monitor for freedom from disease a yearly blood test for antibody from a statistical number of youngstock aged 9-18 months is carried out. Herdsure provides the option for a herd to become BVD disease free accredited. Herds will be eligible to apply for CHeCS accreditation provided they achieve negative results with appropriate animals tested and comply with defined biosecurity rules. Herds entering Level 3 direct from Level 1 will be eligible for BVD accredited status after 12 months testing at Level 3, provided all test results are negative. Herds entering Level 3 from Level 2, following a PI search, will be eligible for BVD accredited status after 24 months testing at Level 3, provided all test results are negative. Herdsure issues Certificates of accredited health status and can issue individual animal sale cards if requested. Buttercup safely delivered a healthy baby boy by our stock champion bull Welland Valley Crusader 5. This baby boy is full brother to Champion bull Trevoulter Crusader 21 I hope you all had a relaxing time with family and friends over Christmas and New Year.
We have had a lovely time the babies have been weaned, first cows due to calve soon, halter breaking is under way. For the boys we have a few select bulls which are for sale that need to be semen tested and vetted ready for the sales or privately sold. Looking forward to a great showing season, with our exciting heifers and bulls. Cant wait to see what calves are born this year. Happy New Year to you all, lets make 2014 be a great year for all. :-) Kevin and Kay with their NEW GP-Feed Barriers #happycustomers The advantages with a GP-Feed Barrier suitable for
Well we finally have them all in. The weather has been wet and dry with a bit of sun. But the ground can't handle anymore of the wet Right Monday morning will be a early start for us guys at Trevoulter as we will be heading to The South Devon Breed Show and Sale at Bristol Livestock Center, coming and see us there. We are taking 3 stunning Pedigree Bulls including our show champion.
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The Annual South Devon Show and Breed Sale 8th October 2013 at Bristol Livestock Centre We have entered: Trevoulter Ryel Born July 2011 Sire: AI Grove Bellerophon 3 (GROVE CHARLEMAGNE 19/ KESTLE JETHRO) Dam: Smithill Rose (Edmeston Hero 12) Click here for SDHBS Breed Statistics A Pedigree who offers proven generations of top class genetics with a super temperament. He is handled by women daily very easy to do. High Herd Health Care Scheme, BVD and LEPTO vaccinated. Myostatin 0, Dehorned, Semen Tested, Halter Broken. Trevoulter Ryel offers generations top class genetics which are hard to come by in one package, he will be a strong asset to any breeder. Sire Grove Bellerophon 3Bloodlines on his sire line include Grove Charlemagne 19, Kestle Jethro, Trewint Jubilee and Windsor Saffron Trump. The Dam line includes Edmeston Hero 12going back to Sexton Saturn 80 to name a few! He is a lovely traditional bull with good temperament. He has also PASSED a Vetting and Semen Test prior to The Breed Show and Sale at Bristol Trevoulter Jago Born Sept 2011 Sire Welland Valley Crusader 5 (8x Male Breed Champion) Dam: Perlees Jane (Carries proven performance bloodlines) Click here for SDHBS Breed Statistics Exceptional temperament and correct conformation. Extremely easy to do, handled by Women daily. Very quiet nature. High Herd Health Care Scheme, BVD and LEPTO vaccinated, Myostatin 0, Dehorned, Halter Broken. Trevoulter Jago has an exceptional temperament and correct conformation. Handled by women daily, he is extremely easy to do. BVD and Lepto Vaccinated, dehorned and halter broken. His Sire Welland Valley Crusader 5 who in the Autumn Sale and Show was the Top Priced Bull at 8,400 gns This sire is an exceptional bull having Won 8 x Male and Breed Championships in one season and is the son of Welland Valley Crusader 1 who Won 4 Breed and 6 Reserve Champions. Three young bulls by Welland Valley Crusader 5 were placed in the top 5 / 20 taking first place at the National Breed Show at Devon County Show 2013. His Dam Perlees Jane 1 carries the bloodlines of Sexton Hero 1, Edmeston Hero 6, Trewint Hector 3 and Grove Hector 6 to name a few! He has also PASSED a Vetting and Semen Test prior to The Breed Show and Sale at Bristol Trevoulter Crusader 16 (CHAMPION BULL) Born Jan 2012 Sire Welland Valley Crusader 5 (8x Male Breed Champion) Dam: Greenwell Grace Click here for SDHBS Breed Stats
High Herd Health Care Scheme, BVD and LEPTO vaccinated. Myostatin 1, Naturally Polled He has also PASSED a Vetting and Semen Test. Trevoulter Crusader 16 is a young Naturally Polled Bull combining polled genetics with his outstanding sire Welland Valley Crusader 5 who in the Autumn Sale and Show was the Top Priced Bull at 8,400 gns This sire is an exceptional bull having Won 8 x Male and Breed Championships in one season and is the son of Welland Valley Crusader 1 who Won 4 Breed and 6 Reserve Champions. Crusader 16 has been extremely successful in the show circuit this season, coming first and special out of 20 at the National Breed Show at Devon County, first's also include Okehampton, Launceston and Liskard Shows, Male Champion, Reserve Male Breed Champion at Okehampton Show. He has an extremely laid back character with a sweet temperament and is handled daily by women. He is BVD and Lepto Vaccinated He has also PASSED a Vetting and Semen Test prior to The Breed Show and Sale at Bristol |
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