1. There will be two additional classes in the show:
a. Dry aged cow any age, must have calved in the past 18 months.
b. Produce of Dam: Two animals from the same Dam with one owner.
2. Rooms may fill up fast in Harrisonburg; we have a group rate at the Hampton Inn.
You can call them at 540-437-0090.
That’s about it, hope to see you all there!
September 23rd, 24thand 25th promise to be exciting times for this year’s American Devon Cattle Association annual meeting. The location for the gathering is the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, VA. Facilities are located just off I 81 between exits 240 and 243.
The theme for 2010 is “Developing Devons – Applying Available Tools.” Topics include Devon Breed Standards, Visual type appraisal, Ultrasound Data and measurements, Breeder Discussions, and developing Genomic considerations into practical take-home information.
The details and schedule of the Annual meeting agenda, daily program events and discussion groups will be posted soon. Anyone breeding Devons won’t want to miss the segment featuring a panel of successful Devon breeders.
The Devon Show will take place 9:00 am Saturday September 25th followed by the Great Event Sale 2010 at 1:00 pm. Several new additions to make the show more spectator-friendly and easier to follow include a couple of lead-in classes for the younger cattle. Jeremy Engh has been seen breaking animals to the halter several months ago in preparation for the Show. Great attitude about the lead-in as Jeremy was not a big supporter of leading but has graciously accepted the change.
Several more cow/calf classes of different ages are added this year so animals are compared to others in the same stage of life. Entry fee per animal is $25. The Get-of-sire class should be of interest to those buying semen from different bulls. One may look at group of the sire’s sons and daughters side by side for comparison.
The Devon Great Event Sale will offer some exciting lots. A couple top early entries are coming from Jacob Owens Brookview Farm. Roffey Cattle Company is offering the choice of full sisters to the renowned Great Event Grand Champion for the past three years shown by Paul and Laura Colucci of Full Moon Farm. The Sale will be offering a group of Devon steers at auction this year by weight. The steers must be at least ½ blood Devon. Any of our members who have cattle to sell, please contact Bob Grant or any other committee member.
Another feature will offer the opportunity for much more widespread participation in the cattle auction. Live Internet bidding in real time from nearly anyplace in the country will be available for those unable to attend in person. CowBuyer.com will stream the sale live over the Internet. Pre-registration sign-up will begin 2 weeks prior to September 25th for those wishing to bid on line. Details will be made available in the upcoming weeks.
The Great Event 2010 committee’s goal is to offer a quality event full of diverse opportunities – conference, annual meeting, show and sale - worthy of the effort required on your part to travel to Harrisonburg, Va.
Wednesday, September 22nd
• Early Arrivals
Thursday, September 23rd
• Cattle In Place by 12:00 Noon
• Annual Meeting - 6:00 PM
Friday, September 24th
• Panel Discussion - Historical Breeders & Prefixes: Jerry Engh, Robert Henderson, Bob Grant
• Panel Discussion - Breeding Cattle To Meet Breed Standards: Jeremy Engh, Dave Roffey
• Goals Of And The Why Of Breed Standards
• Measurements As Relates to Breed Standards
Linear Measurements, Ultrasound Theory, EPDs, Genomics Online Conference with Dr. Gibb
• Ultradsound Demonstration
• Judging Contest & Discussion as relates to Breed Standards, Ultrasound & Lineal Measurements: Guille Yearwood
• Fitting Demonstration
• Evening Buffet & Awards
Saturday, September 25th
• Cattle Judging - 9:00 AM -
All cattle will be in ring together for comparison
• Sale - 1:00 PM
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