Qualifying Show for the 2024 Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Bull & Heifer of the Year
This competition is run by the Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club and is open to all Aberdeen-Angus bull and heifer calves registered with the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association and exhibited by a breeder living in the Munster province. There will be two classes this year;
Autumn calves born on or between September 1st 2023 and December 31st 2023, and
Spring calves born on or after January 1st 2024.
Qualifiers will be held at a number of shows during 2024 with prizes to be awarded in both male and female categories with the final taking place at Dualla Show in August 2024. All animals must be present at the final in order to be eligible to win any prize. Judges for all rounds should be selected from our recommended judging panel.
The decision of the Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club is final in respect to any aspect of the rules or particulars as outlined above.
Judges:
Commercial & Belgian Blues: Melvin Masterson, Co. Wexford
Charolais & Semential: Seamus Nagle, Co. Clare
Angus & Beef Shorthorn: Robin Lamb, Co. Armagh
Herefords: John Canty, Co. Meath
Limousin: Francis McAuley, Co. Antrim
Shorthorn (Dairy), Holstein & Jersey: Jason Helen, Co. Cork
Beef Heifer & Interbreed: Leo McEnroe, Co. Cavan
Rings:
Ring 1 - Holstein, Friesian, Jersey, Dairy Shorthorn
Ring 2 - Beef Shorthorn
Ring 3 - Hereford & Angus
Ring 4 - Simmental & Charolais
Ring 5 - Limousin
Ring 6 - Belgian Blue & Commercial
Prizes:
1st - €100, 2nd - €50, 3rd - €35
Champion - €100, Reserve Champion - €50
No entries permitted on day of event.
