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SEMEN TESTING to be treated within 2-7 days of leaving their property of origin, Taranaki Hereford Club
NZHA requires all sires to be entered into PGG Wrightson prior to going to a Tru-Test Grazing Unit.
Livestock National Sale to be semen tested. All bulls at the After the PGG Wrightson Livestock National Sale, all animals will
Tru-Test grazing units will have the testing arranged prior to the be treated again as they are trucked from the Tru-Test grazing 2019 Day Tour
sale. Led bulls, semen testing will be the individual breeders’ unit.
responsibility and the associated fertility certificate must be There are two pour-on products readily available to treat ticks:-
lodged with the NZHA office by May 3rd. Bayticol from Bayer Animal Health and Vetmed Flumethrin On the 26th January over 30 people enjoyed a sunny day in marketing the Herefords in the region, sharing knowledge and
Pour-On from Ravensdown Animal Health. Flumethrin is the Taranaki visiting David and Andrea Steele’s Davandra Stud most of all comradery. Taranaki encourage more clubs to do the
RAW DATA - there will be no collection of Hereford Raw Data active ingredient. Neither advises of a meat or milk withholding where they were provided a BBQ breakfast. They then had an same as they felt a one day tour was easy to organise and for
at PGG Wrightson Livestock National Sale 2019. Breeders can period. Always seek veterinary guidance if concerned. opportunity to walk off breakfast whilst looking at Peter and Min people to attend and at little expense to the club, it created a
however display data in stalls if desired and include it in the McDonald’s cows and calves before having light lunch and at great day out. NZHA President, Colin Corney was heard to say
comments section of the entry form. ANIMALS TO BE FIT FOR SHOW AND SALE CLAUSE Tawanui Herefords, Janelle and Lance Downs. The afternoon that he couldn’t remember the last time he had treated his wife
All PGG Wrightson Livestock National Sale entrants agree to was equally action packed with a visit to Jacqueline and Robin to breakfast, lunch AND dinner!
TRUE BLUE TAG – all Hereford animals entered in the PGG abide by PGG Wrightson Livestock National Sale terms and Blackwell’s Mangaotea Stud, followed by
Wrightson Livestock National Sale will be provided a True Blue conditions that the cattle are fit for show and sale. Rodney and Joanne Jupp, Hurstpier Stud. Everyone enjoyed
tag, either at the grazing unit or in the post on receipt of entry. their BBQ & beer by the time they got to Horizon Herefords, Nic
Tags must be displayed on the entries. CHECKLIST and Marcus Mcleod.
All 2019 PGG Wrightson Livestock National Sale entries both Janelle Downs said it was great to see so many in attendance
NAIT TAGS – all Hereford animals must display an official NAIT male and females, will be required to be: which included several NZHA councillors from outside the
EID ear tags, as well as adhering to NZHA double tagging rule. • Correctly parent verified district as well as some life members.
• DNA profiled She reported that the day was crammed with good hospitality,
BIO SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS - Farm Bio Security • Hypotrichosis, Dilutor and Epilepsy tested, and declared free with food and beer provided for by the club. For the little expense
(footbaths/management of animal control) will be in place at • Adhere to BVD and TB requirements it cost the club, she felt it was extremely valuable in terms of
the Grazing unit”. Vendors are to be mindful of Bio Security. • Have performance data entered in March 2019 grouprun
Entries will only be accepted from a clear herd (ie those not
under Restricted Place Notice, RP or Notice of Direction NoD).

THEILERIA TICK MANAGEMENT
National Sale operates a tick management regime to prevent
the movement of infected ticks for animals involved with PGG
Wrightson Livestock National Sale.
All animals entering PGG Wrightson Livestock National Sale are

2019 PGG Wrightson Livestock National Show and Sale Obituary

and Associated Events - Antoni Langtry

FRIDAY 10-12TH MAY TUESDAY 14TH MAY For the many of us that were privileged to the Awhea herd were his true love. The
FUTURE BEEF NZ TRU-TEST NI GRAZING UNIT OPEN • 9.00AM know Antoni we knew him as a cheerful, pinnacle of the Awhea program came
Solway Showgrounds, Masterton Strahan Land Company, Perry’s Line, Kiwitea quiet achiever with strong family and life in 2002 when Awhea Arrow 0030 sold
values. for an outstanding record expo price of
MONDAY 13TH MAY BULL WALK • 9.30AM Ant was very active in the young farmers $75,000.
NZHA AGM • 5.30PM Paddock Viewing, Led Judging & Prize Giving – 10.15 – 11.30am organisation while working in the Antoni was a proud NZ Hereford
Orlando Country Club, 748 Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North Wairarapa after completing a Dip Ag at ambassador in 1988 and toured Australia
NZHA DINNER • 6.30PM PGG WRIGHTSON LIVESTOCK NATIONAL SALE • Massey University and was an enjoyable promoting New Zealand Herefords and
at Orlando Country Club, 748 Rangitikei Line, Palmerston North 11.30AM likable guy that people gravitated to. learning and working with Herefords
$75 per person inc gst, to be charged to breed account. He was an extremely hard worker and a while over there.
Delicious meal including an assortment of freshly baked breads NZHA & HP LUNCHEON AND HP AUCTION • perfectionist at whatever job or project Ant unselfishly gave a lot of time and
and dips, Hereford Prime eye fillet and a choice of desserts. 1.00PM APPROX. he was on. His skills were many and was energy promoting the breed and helping
Cash bar available. always a great listener and applied the develop youth at shows and youth
Bookings Essential – contact Christine Nagel GRAZING UNIT CLOSED • 3.30PM knowledge he learnt. camps.
office@herefords.co.nz or 06 3230745 Antoni was passionate and enthusiastic Our deepest sympathy goes out to the
about cattle in general but Herefords and entire Langtry family.

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