GWARTHEG – CATTLE
GWARTHEG – CATTLE
(Chief Steward: Mr. Elwyn Thomas)
Prize Money in all Dairy Classes:
Non-Milk Classes: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4.
In Milk Classes: 1st £20; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.
HOLSTEIN CATTLE
(Prize money of £40 – Class 4 kindly sponsored by N Roberts, Drefach)
1 Maiden Heifer
2 Heifer in-calf
3 Cow in-calf
4 Heifer in-milk
5 Cow in-milk
SPECIAL C1
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr. John Jones, Penybont, for the best exhibit in Classes 1 – 5. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
SPECIAL C2
The Huw Williams, Castell Mawr, Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by the family of the late Mr. Williams, for the Best Holstein exhibit owned by an exhibitor residing in the Llanddarog Parish or adjoining parishes or a member of the Show Committee. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
ANY OTHER DAIRY BREED
(INCLUDING JERSEYS)
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Barclays Agricultural Banking, Carmarthen)
6 Maiden Heifer
7 Heifer in-calf
8 Cow in-calf
9 Heifer in-milk
10 Cow in-milk
SPECIAL C3
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by Hafod Farm Supplies, Llanarthne, for the best Jersey exhibit. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession
Winner 2022 – I Harries, Llannon
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – I Harries, Llannon
2018 – Evans & Carpenter, Carmarthen
SPECIAL C4
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by Eirian & Wendy Jenkins (Jenkins Refrigeration), for the best exhibit in the Any Other Dairy Breed. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – E Jones, Llangynog
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
INTER-BREED COMPETITION
SPECIAL C5
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by the late Mr. Gerwyn Stephens, Whitlera, Porthyrhyd, for the best Milk Recorded Cow or Heifer, any breed. The Committee
will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – M Davies, Llanarthne
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
SCALE OF POINTS FOR MILK RECORDED CLASSES
1. A maximum of 2,000 points to be allowed by the Judges on inspection of each entry.
2. Three to be allotted to each cow for every kilo of butterfat and protein yielded during a completed or uncompleted
lactation of not more than 305 days during the one year three months preceding the date of the Show.
3. Four points to be allotted to each heifer for every kilo of butterfat and protein yielded during a completed or uncompleted lactation of not more than 305 days during the one year three months preceding the date of the Show.
4. 200 points to be allotted to each entry bred by the exhibitor.
5. In case of Show Schedules confined to Herd Book or Grading Register animals, heifers must calve under three years
of age. An Official Certificate of yield from the Record Office must accompany the entry form and exhibitors must
be members of the National Milk Records on the day of the Show.
6. Pedigree certificates should be available on day of Show.
SPECIAL C6
The Coedmoelion Perpetual Trophy kindly presented by the Richards Family, Coedmoelion, for the best pair of dairy cattle by the same owner. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2018 – Evans & Carpenter, Carmarthen
Special Prize kindly donated by Genus:
1st: £30 semen voucher
2nd: £20 semen voucher
SPECIAL C7
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by Mr. Wyn Edwards, Drefach, for the Inter-breed Dairy Champion Heifer selected from each section. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – M Davies, Llanarthne
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
SPECIAL C8
The Percy Thomas Perpetual Silver Cup, in memory of the late Mr. Percy Thomas, Pantypwll, Llanddarog, kindly presented by the family for the Inter- breed champion in
the dairy section. Breed champions only to complete. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Rhoddir Cwpan Arian Parhaol Percy Thomas, er cof am y diweddar Mr Percy Thomas, Pantypwll, Llanddarog, yn rhoddedig gan ei deulu, am y pencampwr Rhyng-fridio yn adran gwartheg godro. Bydd y Pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog yn ennill tair gwaith yn olynol.
Winner 2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – E & C Thomas, Pontantwn
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
EIDION BRIDIO – BEEF BREEDING
Prize Money in all Beef Classes: 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by B. T. Jones Haulage)
HEREFORD
11 Best bull born before 1st January 2022
12 Best bull born on/after 1st January 2022
13 Best maiden heifer
14 Best heifer in milk or in calf
15 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 11 – 15
ANY OTHER NATIVE BREED (INCLUDING WELSH BLACKS)
16 Best bull born before 1st January 2022
17 Best bull born on/after 1st January 2022
18 Best maiden heifer
19 Best heifer in milk or in calf
20 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 16 – 20
SPECIAL C9
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by Mrs Evelyn Jones, Erwlas, Llanarthne, for the best Welsh Black exhibit. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – J Jones, Penrhiwllan
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – M Jones, Llanfynydd
2018 – No exhibitors
LIMOUSINS
(Prize money of £100 kindly sponsored by Richard Thomas Haulage Ltd)
21 Best bull born before 1st January 2022
22 Best bull born on/after 1st January 2022
23 Best maiden heifer
24 Best heifer in milk or in calf
25 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 21 - 25
BRITISH BLUES
26 Best bull born before 1st January 2022
27 Best bull born on/after 1st January 2022
28 Best maiden heifer
29 Best heifer in milk or in calf
30 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 26 – 30
ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BEEF
31 Best bull born before 1st January 2022
32 Best bull born on/after 1st January 2022
33 Best maiden heifer
34 Best heifer in milk or in calf
35 Best cow in milk or in calf
Champion Rosette presented to the best exhibit in Classes 31 – 35
COMMERCIAL BEEF (NON PEDIGREE)
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Groundhog UK Ltd)
36 Best suckling calf under 10 months
37 Best heifer
38 Best steer
SPECIAL C10
The Groesasgwrn Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by the Edwards family, Groesasgwrn, for the best exhibit in the Commercial Beef Section, classes 36 – 38. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – M Jones, Llanfynydd
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – No entries
SPECIAL C11
The Hywel and Clare John Perpetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr & Mrs Hywel and Clare John for the best beef Inter-breed pair. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – G Lee & C Lloyd, Four Roads
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – G Lee, Four Roads
2018 – G Lee & CM Lloyd, Four Roads
Special Prize kindly donated by GENUS:
1st: £30 semen voucher
2nd: £20 semen voucher
SPECIAL C12
The Pantyrefail Perpetual Trophy, kindly donated by the Jones Family, Pantyrefail, for the Inter-breed champion in the beef section. Breed champions only to compete. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – W Griffiths, Penrhiwgoch
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – Deri Limousins, Llangain
2018 – W Griffiths, Ferryside
Special Prize kindly donated by Caffi Rhiannon:
Supreme Beef Inter-breed: £30
Reserve Beef Inter-breed: £20
SPECIAL C13
A Perpetual Silver Cup, presented by Mr L. Hyett, Somerset, for the Supreme Champion in the Cattle section. Breed champions only to compete. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
Winner 2022 – R Thomas, Llandyfaelog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – Deri Limousins, Llangain
2018 – W Griffiths, Ferryside
SPECIAL C14
A Perpetual Silver Cup, kindly presented by the late Mr C. S. Davies, Delfron, Porthyrhyd, for exhibitor gaining most points in Cattle Sections. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession. One point will be awarded for every animal exhibited, plus an additional three points awarded for first prize winners; two for second prize winners and one for third prize winners. In the event of a tie, the award will be given to the exhibitor with the most number of exhibits.
Winner 2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – G Lee, Four Roads
2018 – N & R Roberts, Drefach
YOUNG HANDLERS SECTION
Prize Money: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4.
39 Dairy calf to be handled by a competitor, under 11 years old, on Show day
40 Dairy calf to be handled by a competitor, 11-16 years old, on Show day
41 Dairy calf to be handled by a competitor, 17-21 years old, on Show day
SPECIAL C15
The Gelligatrog Prepetual Cup, kindly presented by Mr Elwyn Thomas, Gelligatrog, Pontantwn, for the Champion Young Handler of a dairy calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2022 – M Jones, Llangynog
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – M Jones, Llangynog
2018 – C Davies, Carmarthen
42 Beef calf to be handled by a competitor, under 11 years old, on Show day
43 Beef calf to be handled by a competitor, 11-16 years old, on Show day
44 Beef calf to be handled by a competitor, 17-21 years old, on Show day
SPECIAL C16
The Lopen Perpetual Cup for the Champion Young Handler of a beef calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2022 – No entries
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – A James, Penrhiwllan
2018 – B Davies, Dryslwyn
CALF SECTION
Prize Money: 1st £10; 2nd £6; 3rd £4.
(Prize money of £50 kindly sponsored by Cowindale Feeds)
45 Dairy Calf – any breed – born after 1st October 2022
46 Dairy Calf – any breed – born after 1st April 2022, and before 30th September 2022
SPECIAL C17
The Mootrition Solutions Prepetual Cup, kindly presented by Mrs Anwen Edwards Jones, Lluestwen, Machynlleth, for the Champion Dairy Calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2022 – R & E Jones, Pontyberem
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – M Jones, Llangynog
2018 – M Jones, Llangynog
47 Beef Calf – any breed – born after 1st October 2022
48 Beef Calf – any breed – born after 1st April 2022, and before 30th September 2022
SPECIAL C18
The Clunderwen & Cardigan Farmers Perpetual Cup for the best Beef Calf. Cup to be held for one year.
Winner 2022 – M Jones, Llanfynydd
Winner 2020 & 2021 – No show held
2019 – I Williams, Llangain
2018 - I Williams, Llangain
Rhoddir Tlws Parhaol Selwyn Evans, rhoddedig gan Daphne a Tomos Evans, Coedhirion am yr arddangosyn gorau yn y sioe. Gall fod yn anifail neu’n eitem o gystadlaethau’r babell fawr. Beirniedir gan Lywyddion y sioe. Bydd y pwyllgor yn cyflwyno Copi i’r perchennog sy’n ennill y tlws dair gwaith yn olynol.
The Selwyn Evans Perpetual Award, kindly donated by Daphne and Tomos Evans, Coedhirion for the best overall exhibit in the show. It could be a livestock entry or an item from the marquee competitions. It will be judged by the show Presidents. The Committee will present a Replica for an exhibitor winning it three times in succession.
