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CA240: The Breeder's Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer

Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Breeder's Choice Sat, 17th Jun, 2023 - Sun, 18th Jun, 2023

Rules & Conditions

  1. This competition is open to all Continental Genotype 4* or 5* Breeding Heifers, suitable to make a Suckler Cow.
  2. Full tag number must be submitted with entry to ensure that genotype rating can be verified.
  3. Heifers may be in calf or maiden.  All heifers must be between 12 months and 24 months of age on the date of the show.
  4. Each heifer can only be entered in this competition at up to five shows. If a heifer enters more than five shows, any further prize money will be forfeited.
  5. All heifers must be halter-trained and led by a competent adult.
  6. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with ISA General Rules.

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

Sponsored by Department of Agriculture and organised by the Irish Shows Association

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€15.00
Class is currently closed for entry.