CA254: The Breeder's Choice Traditional 4* or 5* Breeding Heifer

Cattle (Saturday) ➤ Special Prizes Sat 20th Jun 2026 - Sun 21st Jun 2026

Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and facilitated by the Irish Shows Association.

Rules & Conditions

  1. This competition is open to all Traditional 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. 

Ring 1 - Holstein, Friesian, Jersey, Dairy Shorthorn, 

Ring 2 - Beef  Shorthorn (YMA), Hereford, 

Ring 3 - Aberdeen Angus, 

Ring 4 - Simmental (YMA) Charolais, 

Ring 5 - Limousin & Blonde d'Aquitane, 

Ring 6 - Belgian Blue & Commercial, 

Supreme Interbreed Beed Champion, & MAS Heifer, Breeder Choice, 

 

 

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.

Entry Fee:  
€15.00
Prizes:   1st - €250.00 , 2nd - €125.00 , 3rd - €75.00 , 4th - €50.00 , 5th - €50.00 , 6th - €50.00 , 7th - €50.00 , 8th - €50.00
Competition are in Preparation for 2026 show