Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and organised by the Irish Shows Association.
Rules & Conditions;
1. This competition is open to all Continental Genotype 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.
Ring 1 - Holstein, Friesian, Jersey, Dairy Shorthorn, Mr. Stephen Shannon, Co.Cork
Ring 2 - Beef Shorthorn (YMA), Hereford, Mr Mathew Goulding, Co.Kerry
Ring 3 - Aberdeen Angus, Tom & Patrick Beirne, Co.Leitrim
Ring 4 - Simmental (YMA) Charolais, Ms. Elaine Anderson, Co.Sligo
Ring 5 - Limousin & Blonde d'Aquitane, Mr Andrew McInerney Co. Cavan
Ring 6 - Belgian Blue & Commercial, Mr. Derrick Forde, Co.Galway
Supreme Interbreed Beed Champion, & MAS Heifer, Breeder Choice, Mr Brian McAllister, Co. Antrim
Prizes:
1st - €100, 2nd - €50, 3rd - €35
Champion - €100, Reserve Champion - €50
ISA 5%Levy deducted from prize money
No entries permitted on day of event.