CA240: The Breeder's Choice Continental 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer
Rules & Conditions
- This competition is open to all Traditional Genotype 4* or 5* Breeding Heifers, suitable to make a Suckler Cow.
- Full tag number must be submitted with entry to ensure that genotype rating can be verified.
- 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.
- 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.
- All heifers must be halter-trained and led by a competent adult.
- 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.