A week ago today we seen the second calf show in the South West this Autumn, Agrifest South West, held at the Westpoint Arena, Exeter. Judging the Native section was Shorthorn Breeder Mr Tom Bradley Farmer, Dumfries.
Winning the 1st Hereford class of the day, Pedigree Hereford bull calf born in 2026, was Bowendu 1 D.C, exhibited by Bowen Farms. D.C is an April born bull calf sired by Cleland 1 Regal, Royal Welsh Breed Champion in 2024 and a Solpoll 1 KitKat son. His dam is Bowendu 1 Ravette, a direct daughter of Intelagri 1 Ravet and a Solpoll 1 Trailblazer daughter. Bowendu 1 D.C beat 6 other entries and was the youngest in the class.
Bowendu 1 D.C.
Taking 1st prize in the Pedigree Hereford Heifer born in 2026 class was Baybridge 1 Dangirl, exhibited by Mr Les Gould. Dangirl is a January born heifer sired by Glenvale 1 Invincible and his dam is Baybridge 1 Princess 11th, a Bosa 1 Huntsman daughter. Dangirl also beat 6 other entries.
Creuddyn 1 Dynamite took 1st prize in the Senior Hereford Bull calf born between 1st September and 31st December 2025 class, exhibited by Gwyndaf Davies. Born the beginning of November, Dynamite is a son of this years Royal Welsh Breed Champion, Santa Maria 1 Alcatraz, a Gouldingpoll 1 Stockman son and his dam is Creuddyn 1 Barbie, an SMH King Size 87K daughter. Dynamite is no stranger to the show ring having started off his career at Kington this year winning 1st place in the November-December 2025 born class and also placed in a strong class at the National Poll Show.
Creuddyn 1 Dynamite.
Finally taking the Senior Hereford Heifer calf born between 1st September and 31st December 2025 class was Buckhorn 1 Clementine, exhibited by Mrs Charlotte Plowman. Clementine was born in September 2025 and is a daughter of Normanton 1 Amorous, a Normanton 1 Twm son and her dam is Gwel an Mor 1 Morwenna, a Brynheath 1 Rumsey Royal daughter.
Well done to all exhibitors and very well done to the South West Hereford Club for doing a fantastic job of the Hereford Stand. The baking was delicious.
Full list of results below:
Pedigree Hereford Bull calf born in 2026.
1st Bowendu 1 D.C, Bowen Farms.
2nd Baybridge 1 Disaronno, Mr Les Gould.
3rd Lanscombe 1 Hero, Messrs RA & VA Mitchell.
4th Lanscombe 1 Hercules, Messrs RA & VA Mitchell.
5th Adzor Dion, Mr D J Makin.
6th Adzor De La Soul, Mr D J Makin.
7th Parkapella 1 Diego, S Coates.
Pedigree Hereford Heifer calf born in 2026.
1st Baybridge 1 Dangirl, Mr Les Gould.
2nd Lanscombe 1 Hafwen, Messrs RA & VA Mitchell.
3rd Polielock 1 Daim, Miss Jorja Snook-Bevis
4th Bowendu 1 Lottie 7th, Bowen Farms.
5th Parkapella 1 Plum 1700, S Coates.
6th Prestcombe Flora 2nd, Miss Alice Newth.
7th Adzor Derry, Mr D J Makin.
Senior Hereford Bull calf born between 1st September 2025 and 31st December 2025.
1st Creuddyn 1 Dynamite, Gwyndaf Davies.
Senior Hereford Heifer calf born between 1st September 2025 and 31st December 2025.
1st Buckhorn 1 Clementine, Mrs Charlotte Plowman.
2nd Creuddyn 1 Kali, Gwyndaf Davies.