Shorthorns?

[Whitepeak]

I think I'm right in thinking that the Shorthorns have closed their herd book ie you can only register a calf with the society if it is by a bull already registered as a shorthorn. Fairly local herd reckons that a 75%DS 25%Hol are their best cows. They are gaining popularity in this area and Leek now has a special sale.
Think for most shows a shorthorn has to be minimum 25% shorthorn, whereas Ayrshire is 51% Ayrshire!

 

[upnortheast]

Looking at the back pedigree, the cow`s sire Lifton David is probably as near as you can get to NDS genetics whereas on the Dam`s side the genetics are more modern, with a touch of aussie Illawarra

Result an impressive cow though not as much milk as her dam

The Shorthorn Society Animal

The Shorthorn Society of United Kingdom and Ireland Animal Details

www.shorthornonline.co.uk

 

[LTH]

87.5% and 100% two bulls I’ve used this time butterfat a bit low on dams but decent yield and protein

 

[TheRanger]

View attachment 96043787.5% and 100% two bulls I’ve used this time butterfat a bit low on dams but decent yield and protein

Where do you find the pedigree %?

 

[LTH]

Where do you find the pedigree %?

They used to show it on the bull, you can look the animals up or possible ask them which are higher purity

 

[I thats it]

Would be interested to see how she progresses, nice figures coming out of her.

Definitely interested in the breed, so will try and track down some stock.

There's a sale at Penrith on the 28th of May that will have some high purity dairy shorthorn. There's also 3 herds with small numbers of NDS in north Lancashire that I know of, where are you based?
The current highest PLI shorthorn bull available from shorthorn sires uk is Lifton David, he's 75% NDS 25% shorthorn, no holstein blood etc. He's good on milk solids and health traits so would suit a simple system producing cheese.

 

[I thats it]

I've an increasing number of dairy shorthorn. The one in the middle i bought as an older cow, I've had her 3 years, she's held first time every time to sexed semen , given 7000 litres each time, and is no hassle at all. My kind of cow.

 

[upnortheast]

I've an increasing number of dairy shorthorn. The one in the middle i bought as an older cow, I've had her 3 years, she's held first time every time to sexed semen , given 7000 litres each time, and is no hassle at all. My kind of cow.

A pic from t`other end would be of interest

 

[upnortheast]

The current highest PLI shorthorn bull available from shorthorn sires uk is Lifton David, he's 75% NDS 25% shorthorn, no holstein blood etc. He's good on milk solids and health traits

Lack of data on udder quality ? That might be an issue looking at the back pedigree ?

 

[I thats it]

Lack of data on udder quality ? That might be an issue looking at the back pedigree ?

Yes, but if you're after NDS there'll be few bulls that contain a decent amount in the pedigree and have any figures at all. He has at least some. And like I said milk solids and health traits are something he has, I think 80+% reliability from memory. I wouldn't recommend him if high yielding show cows are your want but I didn't get that impression from the original post.
I must say I've only been breeding pedigree cattle 5 minutes so take my opinions with a pinch salt.

 

[I thats it]

A pic from t`other end would be of interest

Picture from "tother end" every shorty thats calved in last 3 months, taken this morning.
Far from perfect but they're mine!

 

[applejack]

Well if they were mine @I thats it I'd be happy enough, tidy cows!

 

[BeReyt]

There's a sale at Penrith on the 28th of May that will have some high purity dairy shorthorn. There's also 3 herds with small numbers of NDS in north Lancashire that I know of, where are you based?
The current highest PLI shorthorn bull available from shorthorn sires uk is Lifton David, he's 75% NDS 25% shorthorn, no holstein blood etc. He's good on milk solids and health traits so would suit a simple system producing cheese.

Not too far from Preston, where are these herds based?
Might have to have a ride up to Penrith

 

[borderterribles]

I think I'm right in thinking that the Shorthorns have closed their herd book ie you can only register a calf with the society if it is by a bull already registered as a shorthorn. Fairly local herd reckons that a 75%DS 25%Hol are their best cows. They are gaining popularity in this area and Leek now has a special sale.
Think for most shows a shorthorn has to be minimum 25% shorthorn, whereas Ayrshire is 51% Ayrshire!

I'd agree with the 75-25 proportion, but one fairly local to you herd, had possibly their most prominent period after buying a R+W Holstein and using him heavily!

 

[LTH]

Not too far from Preston, where are these herds based?
Might have to have a ride up to Penrith

Mainly cumbria, some from further south now there’s no beeston sale.

 

[LTH]

Anyone go to Penrith today they weren’t as dear as usual?

 

[I thats it]

Anyone go to Penrith today they weren’t as dear as usual?

correct heifers from 1000 - 2400 if i remember correct. The top price heifer was my pick from the catalogue. same as most sales some more reasonable than others.

 

[LTH]

correct heifers from 1000 - 2400 if i remember correct. The top price heifer was my pick from the catalogue. same as most sales some more reasonable than others.

Some of David dents at 1800 were a bit cheap considering what they have been making and price of dairy cows, watching the video.

 

[upnortheast]

Love it when our families do well in other herds

https://www.facebook.com/DairyShorthornSociety/posts/3773529779419810

 

[LTH]

Love it when our families do well in other herds

https://www.facebook.com/DairyShorthornSociety/posts/3773529779419810

What is/was your prefix?