Dairy Cattle

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CHIEF STEWARD: Robert Brown 0419 488 694

ASSISTANT: Mark Bisby

STEWARDS: John Glennon, Sam Roberts, Greg Schofield, Peter Glass, Chloe Bisby, John Whatman, Steve Whatman

ANNOUNCER: Stuart Lockhart

JUDGING: Friday 1st March 2024 – Junior Paraders Classes commence 8.45am
Main Dairy Classes commence after Junior Paraders

ENTRY FEES: Members $3.00, non-members $5.00 per entry

TRAVEL SUBSIDY: For all exhibitors who travel from outside the Wingecarribee Shire, a refund of $15.00 per head of cattle shown at Robertson will be paid. Please use standard cattle entry forms.

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 23rd Feb 2024 for catalogue production. No late entries accepted. Entries to roboshowentries@gmail.com using the livestock entry form found at
https://robertsonshow.org.au/competitions/dairy-cattle-2/. Details of the competitor and spectator need to be provided at the time of entry.

RIBBONS: Awarded to 3rd place in all classes.

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIBBONS & HONORABLE MENTION: awarded in all Champion Classes. 1st & 2nd Place Winners in each class to be paraded/eligible for Champion Classes.

BREAKFAST: free to cattle exhibitors until 8.00am – Courtesy of Vinnie Norman

1. All cattle must be under total control of their attendants.
2. Age to be taken from January 1st 2024.
   Heifer Under 6 months – Born between 1st July 2023 and 1st January 2024.
   Heifer under 12months – 1st January 2023 and 1st January 2024.
   Heifer 12 – 18months – 1st July 2022 – 1st January 2023.
   Heifer 18 months – 2 years – 1st January 2022 – 1st July 2022.
   Female in milk under 2 years six months – 1st July 2021 – 1st July 2022.
   Female in milk 2 years six months – 3 years – 1st January 2021 – 1st July 2021.
   Female in milk 3 – 4 years – 1st January 2020 – 1st January 2021.
   Female in milk 4 – 5 years – 1st January 2019 – 1st January 2020.
   Female in milk 5 years and over – Born before 1st January 2019.
3. Prize winners to be on the ground and to parade when called on.
4. All attendants must appear in clean and tidy condition, or in Breed Uniforms, when leading cattle to be judged on parade.
5. Prize winners competing in Pens or Groups not permitted to parade displaying previously won ribbons.
6. Loss by Disease: The signing of the Certificate of Entry of any animal will be taken as a guarantee that the animal specified is free from disease. In cases of infectious diseases being spread through or by an exhibit, the exhibitor shall be responsible.
7. In cases of joint ownership, points for most successful exhibitor only to be awarded to name in which the exhibit has been entered.
8. Premier cattle breeders of each breed to be an exhibitor on the day.
9. Exhibitors please bring own washing hoses.
10. Indemnity Forms MUST be signed by all competitors.
11. Registration Certificates must be produced if required by Stewards and/or Inspectors.
12. All cattle must have NLIS tags.
13. Owners &/or exhibitors/competitors are solely responsible for the care & control of all stock in their charge. They must exercise due caution in regards to public safety. It is their responsibility to ensure that they have adequate public liability & livestock insurance.
14. ALL STALLS TO BE LEFT CLEAN AND TIDY AT COMPLETION OF THE SHOW.

Dairy Cattle Classes

JUNIOR PARADERS

JUDGE: Cameron Yarnold

CLASSES:

3000 Junior Parader 15yrs & under 18yrs. 1st prize gift – donated by The Cattle Shop
3001 Junior Parader 11yrs to 14yrs. 1st prize gift – donated by The Cattle Shop
3002 Junior Parader 10yrs and under. 1st prize book

PRIZES: 1st = $15, 2nd = $10, 3rd = $5, 4th = $5 donated by NSW Farmers Association

CHAMPION PARADER: $100

RESERVE CHAMPION: $50

HONOURABLE MENTION: $25

ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEINS FEATURE SHOW

TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER OFFICIAL H.F.A.A. RULES. Judging commences after completion of Junior Paraders.

Best Uddered Exhibits nominated by Judges in Milk Classes and these will be eligible for Best Uddered Classes. Production ribbons awarded in cow classes. Please submit lactation statements for each cow.

JUDGE: Cameron Yarnold

CLASSES:

3011 Heifer under 6 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3012 All Australian Holstein Calf under 12mths at date of Show, Handler to be under 17 yrs at date of show 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3013 Heifer under 12 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3014 Heifer 12 mths & under 18 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3015 Heifer 18mths & under 2yrs 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3016 Pair of Heifers under 2 yrs 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10

JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE: Under 2 years Gail Menzies Trophy & $100

RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE: Under 2 years $50

JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $25

3017 Cow in Milk under 2½ yrs 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
3018 Cow in Milk 2½ yrs & under 3 yrs 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: Under 3 years $100 & 1 voucher for pellets

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $50

INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $25

3019 Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs 1st $40, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
3020 Cow in Milk 4 yrs & under 5 yrs 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30
3021 Cow in Milk over 5 yrs 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30
3022 Progeny Class – Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of 1 Dam any age 1st $80 2nd $30, 3rd $20
3023 Two Females of One Sire (Sire to be named on Entry Form) 1st $80 2nd $30, 3rd $20
3024 Group of 3 Females, in milk, Bred & Owned by Exhibitor 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
3025 Best Uddered Cow $100

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE / BRUCE NOBLE MEMORIAL AWARD: $200

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $100

SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50

PREMIER HOLSTEIN EXHIBITOR: Special Ribbon

AYRSHIRE, BROWN SWISS & GUERNSEY

Judging commences after completion of Junior Paraders.

Best Uddered Exhibits nominated by Judges in Milk Classes & these will be eligible for Best Uddered Classes.
Production ribbons awarded in cow classes. Please submit lactation statements for each cow.

JUDGE: Paul Ringland

CLASSES:

3031 Heifer under 6 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3032 Heifer under 12 mths 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5
3033 Heifer 12 & u/18 mths 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5
3034 Heifer 18 mths & under 2 yrs 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3035 Pair of Heifers under 2 yrs 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10

JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE: Under 2 Years $100

RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE: $50.00

JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $25

3036 Cow in Milk under 2½ yrs 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3037 Cow in Milk 2½ yrs & u/3 yrs 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: Under 3 yrs $100 & 1 voucher for pellets

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: Ribbon & $50

INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $25

3038 Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs 1st $50, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
3039 Cow in Milk 4 yrs & under 5 yrs 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
3040 Cow in Milk 5 yrs & over 1st $60, 2nd $25 3rd $15
3041 Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of 1 Dam 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
3042 Pen of Three Cows 3 yrs & over 1st $35
3043 Best Uddered Cow 1st $100

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: Ribbon and $200

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: Ribbon & $100

SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50

PREMIER AYRSHIRE, BROWN SWISS, GUERNSEY & Illawarra EXHIBITOR:  Special Ribbon

JERSEYS

Judging commences after completion of Junior Paraders.

Best Uddered Exhibits nominated by Judges in Milk Classes & these will be eligible for Best Uddered Classes. Production ribbons awarded in cow classes. Please submit lactation statements for each cow.

JUDGE: Craig Cochrane
ASSOCIATE JUDGE: Macs Rugain

CLASSES:

3044 Heifer under 6 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3045 Heifer under 12 mths at date of show, Handler to be under 13 yrs at date of show
1st $20, 2nd $10, 3rd $5
3046 Heifer under 12 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3047 Heifer 12 mths & under 18 mths 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3048 Heifer over 18 mths & under 2 yrs 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3049 Pair of Heifers under 2 yrs 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10

JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE: Susan Frost Trophy $100

RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION: $50

JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $25

3050 Cow in Milk Under 2½ yrs 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
3051 Cow in Milk 2½ & under 3 yrs 1st $40, 2nd $20, 3rd $10

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $100

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $50

INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $25

3052 Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs 1st $40, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
3053 Cow in Milk 4 yrs to 5 yrs 1st $45, 2nd $30, 3rd $15
3054 Cow in Milk over 5 yrs 1st $60, 2nd $30, 3rd $15
3055 Pen of Three Cows 1st $35, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
3056 Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of one Dam 1st $50, 2nd $20, 3rd $10
3057 Best Registered Female Bred & Exhibited by a Financial Member of Cumberland & District Cattle Club (1 entry per member) 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5
3058 Best Uddered Cow $100

SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $200

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $100

SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50

PREMIER JERSEY EXHIBITOR: Special Ribbon

INTERBREEDS

JUVENILE SUPREME CHAMPION: $200

INTERMEDIATE SUPREME CHAMPION: $300

SUPREME BEST UDDER: $200

SUPREME PEN OF THREE FEMALES: $300

2024 SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW: $400 & $200 Voucher

MOST SUCCESSFUL DAIRY EXHIBITOR

Open to All Breeds and All Dairy Cattle Competitors

KEITH WALLIS MEMORIAL: $100 & 1 Voucher

The Most Successful Exhibitor in each Breed Section will be decided on points as follows: 1st = 3 points, 2nd = 2 points, 3rd = 1point and will be awarded a ribbon.

Dairy sponsors

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Alcorn, Mr & Mrs EK & JM
Alldar Transport
AM Dairy Solutions (Andrew McColl)
Aquaman Irrigation
Beresford, Mr W,
Bisby, Mr T & Mrs K
Boex Tyre & Exhaust, Moss Vale
Bowral Co op
Brown, Mr R & Mrs S
Burrawang Hotel
Cattle Club
Chittick, RJ
Cole Family
Crossroads Hotel, Prestons
Cumberland & Sth Coast Jersey
NSW Farmers Assoc
Davis, Mr Colin
ECM Livestock, Moss Vale
Family of late Alec MacLean
Glennon, Mr John
Glennon, Mr Josh
Hindmarsh Family,
Hoof and Paw Animal Care
Ivan Makay Motors
Jim Hindmarsh & Co
Luddington Family Trust
Maloney, Mr & Mrs G & T
Marloe Holsteins
Menzies, Mr & Mrs BC & GM
Norman, Mrs Mavis
Norman, Mrs Robyn & Family
Norman, Mr Vincent
Nutrien Ag Solutions
NSW Farmers Assoc
Organic Fertilisers
Reekies Tyres and more
Roberts, Mr Sam,
Ruakura Developments
Schofield Golstiens
Schofield, Mr Greg
Sell, Mrs Von
Smith, Mr & Mrs S & M
Sthn H’lands Vet Centre
Strongbark Holsteins
Sunnyview Partnership
Tyre Power, Bowral
Vella Stockfeeds
Wallis, Mr Peter
Whatman, Mr C & Mrs T
Whatman, Mr JC & Mrs PL
Whatman, Mr P & Mrs M