RESULTS OF 2011 SHEEP POINTS COMPETITION
At this week's market a trophy, presented by Jim Large, and cash prizes were presented to the winners of the 2011 Sheep Points Competition, the second year this competition has been held. Each week points are awarded to the producers achieving the top three prices per head and the top three averages per kilo. The competition results are as follows:-
- 1st Prize and Trophy Mr. R.A. Coad, Cubert 75 points
- 2nd Prize Messrs. P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son, Crantock 49 points
- 3rd Prize Messrs. T.B. & M.B. Osborne, St. Eval 40 points
The 2012 Competition is now underway and details of the competition are as set out below.
Each week in our weekly market reports we publish a list of the top averages and top prices per head for prime lambs and hoggets. Throughout the year, starting from this week, points will be awarded to producers achieving top averages and prices as follows:
In each week the producers achieving the top average and top price per head are each awarded 3 points. Those achieving the second highest are awarded 2 points and third highest 1 point. These points will be accumulated throughout the year and the challenge cup and a cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the producer achieving the highest number of points. Cash prizes of £50 and £25 will be awarded to the producers with the 2nd and 3rd highest number of points respectively.
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There must be a minimum of 6 lambs/hoggets to a lot to be eligible for points.
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In the spring when hoggets and new season lambs are sold at the same markets, points will apply to both categories but will only be awarded for hoggets up to and including the second market in May.
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Points will be accrued throughout the year up to and including the last market in December and the trophy and prize money will be presented at the first market in January 2013.
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In the case of a tie prize money will be shared.
Final Top 20 Results for 2011 Competition
1st R.A. Coad, Cubert 75 points
2nd P.T.R. & P.E. Jones & Son, Crantock 49 points
3rd T.B. & M.B. Osborne, St. Eval 40 points
F.K. Matthews, St. Erme 36 points
J.A. & L.S.M. Tripconey, St. Keverne 25 points
Mrs. E.M.J. Eggins, St. Breock 23 points
J. Lenthall, Winnards Perch 23 points
Methleigh Farm Ltd, Porthleven 23 points
W.H. Morgan & Sons, St. Newlyn East 23 points
T.B. Roberts & Son, Mawgan 18 points
J. Small, Newquay 18 points
P.J. Grylls & Son, Kenwyn 16 points
C.H.P. Powell & Sons, St. Ervan 16 points
A.J. & A.C. Kingdon, Summercourt 15 points
J.C. Warne & Sons, Grampound 15 points
E.P. Bowden , Connor Downs 14 points
K.J. & P.M. Ellery, Talskiddy 13 points
G.M. Olver, Lanivet 13 points
D.J. & S.P. Hopper, Sweetshouse 12 points
J.A. Morphew, St. Ervan 12 points
ENTRY FORM
Vendors are reminded that all sheep moved to market must be accompanied by a movement form, completed by the vendor.
These forms are being checked every week to ensure that the regulations are being adhered to.
These forms are available from the Auctioneers.
2012 SHEEP TAGGING
Sheep born or identified from 1st January 2010 must be identified electronically, except those intended for slaughter before they reach twelve months of age.
However Auctioneers Lodge & Thomas, are strongly recommending that sheep intended for slaughter before they reach twelve months of age are identified with a single electronic slaughter tag which just displays the flock number.
By tagging your Lambs in this way it will ensure the maximum buyer options and will not limit the marketing opportunities for your stock in any way. Many finishers will be deterred from buying lambs with only manual tags. This applies both to finished lambs and stores.
As producers, you do not need any other electronic equipment as we will be able to read and record your sheep movements and provide you with the information required for your records.
If you have any further queries please contact Bob Mosley.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRODUCERS OF SLAUGHTER SHEEP
FOOD CHAIN INFORMATION DECLARATIONS (FCI)
Legislation came into force on 1st January 2010 requiring slaughterhouse operators to "receive, check and act upon" Food Chain Information (FCI) for all sheep sent for slaughter for human consumption. This is part of the "farm-to-fork" approach to food safety introduced by the Hygiene Regulations from the beginning of 2006. FCI has been progressively implemented over the ensuing years with poultry in 2006, pigs in 2008, calves in 2009 and now cattle and sheep in 2010.
From 1st January 2010 producers selling sheep for slaughter are required to sign a FCI Declaration. Meat from animals slaughtered without a FCI Form will not be approved for human consumption until the FCI for the animal is received by the slaughterhouse.
It is essential therefore that the FCI Declaration is received by the Auctioneers before the animals are presented for sale.
For Sheep Vendors the process will be straightforward because Defra is amending the Sheep Movement Form (AML1) to incorporate the appropriate FCI Declaration. Defra hopes to have these new Movement Forms available early in the new year and these will be available from the Auctioneers or from Trading Standards. If there is any delay in producing these replacement AML1 Movement Forms we will be printing our own FCI Declaration Forms as a temporary measure.
Once the replacement AML1 Movement Forms are available the existing Movement Forms should not be used after 1st January unless accompanied by our own yellow FCI Declaration Form.
After 1st January 2010 all sheep presented for sale in the slaughter section must be accompanied by an FCI Declaration.
Should producers wish to discuss these new regulations please speak to one of the Auctioneers.