Joseph Paynter 1946 – 2015
Joseph was a real countryman and was never happier than when he was out working or milking the cows. He started the Paydon Herd of pedigree Holsteins in the 70’s and loved the breeding of good cows and belonging to the Holstein Society gave him a real interest and a passion for the breed.
Joseph and Eva travelled all over England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, the Isle of Wight and Isle of Man meeting other breeders and visiting their farms, learning more about the breed and enjoying the company of the club members who became lifelong friends. The herd was sold in 2012 upon retirement, after 50 years of milking. His great love was his children Adam, Ross and Katie and grandchildren. Tilly, his precious granddaughter was joined by two beautiful little boys, Henry and Ezekiel. He had all the time in the world for them and loved taking them for walks with his dog Wilf and playing outside and just sitting with them watching C Beebies.
Bryan Henry Huxley 1937-2015
It is with great sadness that I write this tribute to Bryan Huxley, a stalwart member of the Shropshire Holstein Club for 60 years. Bryan farmed at Emral Lodge, Worthenbury, following on from his father in 1963 and taking on the Emral herd which was first registered in the late 40s’. He later met and married Margaret and they farmed together building up this fantastic small herd of cows. The Emral herd was dispersed in July 1996 and had many highlights one of which was Emral Julia 63rd VG88, who sold to the Tregibby herd for 9200gns and went on to win the breed championship at the Welsh Dairy Show twice and also stood interbreed champion. She was also second at the National Holstein Show and scored EX93. The Julia family only survived the 1967 foot-and-mouth outbreak as there were three heifers away from the farm when the herd was culled at that time. Bryan and Margaret enjoyed travelling to South Wales to support Julia in their retirement after their move to Ty Newydd Cottage a short distance from Emral Lodge. Tragedy was to beset this well earned retirement when Margaret was killed in an awful car accident in early 2005, which left Bryan suffering terrible leg injuries from the same accident. His very strong Christian beliefs and even stronger character not only got himself, but everyone around him through this awful time. Bryan had many roles and interests during his life as well as the Holstein cow. He served on local council, The Maelor Music Society and Maelor NFU of which he was chairman. He was a director of Wynnstay and of course chairman in 1962/63, secretary for 10 years and president of Shropshire Holstein Club. And he was recognised by the society for his contribution to the breed and club.
Bryan was an immensely proud father to daughters Elizabeth, Ruth and Samantha and grandfather to six grandchildren all of whom he particularly enjoyed following their interests and triumphs. None more so than when granddaughter Georgie represented Wales in gymnastics at the Commonwealth Games.
Bryan became friends with and married Rachel five years ago and they happily enjoyed many interests together. Bryan also continued going to Shrewsbury and Beeston regularly to see how trade was and always marked his catalogue for everyone’s information. He supported the Shropshire Club, always attending events, winter meetings and this year’s dinner dance and particularly supported the younger members of the club.
Bryan was an absolute gentleman, who always saw the good in everyone. He never had a bad word to say about anyone even in the great adversity he faced.
It was an appropriate and fitting tribute to Bryan that St Deiniols Church, Worthenbury, where he was christened and had worshipped all his life, was full to bursting with everyone who he had touched over the years from all over the country. We shall all miss Bryan and his infinate words of wisdom to us all. We pass on our sincere condolences to Rachel and all the family. Rest in Peace
Jane Arrell (chairman Shropshire Holstein Club ) THE JOURNAL AUGUST 2015 7
Are you concerned about
TB in your herd? As producers well know, bovine TB and liver fluke are both serious and common diseases affecting UK cattle and recent research suggests that infection with liver fluke may interfere with the skin test used to diagnose bovine TB.
The University of Liverpool in partnership with CIS are running a research project to find out more about the interaction between fluke and TB in cattle. If producers are interested in helping with this research then you can request a sampling pack from CIS by calling 01923 695319 then on your next TB test take a milk sample from one or more TB reactors or inconclusive reactor, as well as take a milk sample from an equal number of TB test negative cows then send back to CIS or hand to your milk recorder. In return, producers will receive the fluke results and CIS will also test a bulk milk sample free of charge if required. Ultimately, participation in this research will go some way in helping to control bovine TB.
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