2023 Spring Dairy Cattle Show
Saturday 14th October 2023
Join us on 14th October 2023 for our inaugural Spring Dairy Show which will be the only event on the showground on the day. Strong support from entrants and amazing sponsors will see it find a permanent place on the Show calendar.
We promise quality cattle accommodation, excellent parade grounds , top breed judges, excellent prize money and youth competitions, along with travel subsidies. The Bush Café, will provide all you need in the way of food and great coffee. Feed, bedding and any other requirements can be organised through AgriWest Robertson on 02 48 852 219, to save you the hassle of bringing it all with you.
The Schedule is following and you can download the entry form HERE >
CHIEF STEWARD: Robert Brown 0419 488 694
ASSISTANT: Colin Davis 0412 997 053
STEWARDS: John Glennon, Sam Roberts, Greg Schofield, Peter Glass, Chloe Bisby, John Whatman, Steve Whatman
ANNOUNCER: tbc
JUDGING: Saturday 14th October 2023 – Junior Paraders Classes commence 8.00am, Main Dairy Classes commence after Junior Paraders
ENTRY FEES: $5 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: Monday, 9th October 2023 for catalogue production. No late entries accepted.
Entries via email is preferred.
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.
Dairy Cattle Regulations
- All cattle must be under total control of their attendants.
- Age of all Registered Cattle decided on registered age and will date on or after July 1st 2023.
Refer dates following:
Heifer under 6 months – born on or after 1st July 23
Heifer under 12 months – born between 1st July 22 – 1st July 23
Heifer 12 & under 18 months – born between 1st Jan 22 – 1st July 22
Heifer 18 months & under 2 yrs – born between 21st January 21 – 1st July 22
Cow in Milk under 2½ yrs – born on or after 1st July 22
Cow in Milk 2½ yrs & under 3 yrs – born between 1st January 20 – 1st July 22
Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs – born between 1st July 19 – 1st July 20
Cow in Milk 4 yrs & under 5 yrs – born between 1st July 18 – 30th June 19
Cow in Milk 5 yrs & over – born before 1st July 2018
Age of unregistered cattle decided on tooth test. Name, Date of Birth & Tattoo no. of all registered cattle must be included on Entry Form. Registration certificate to be produced if required. Animals 1 yr & under 2 yrs not to have any permanent teeth, 2 yrs & under 3 yrs to have no less than 5 or less than 4 permanent teeth. Teeth of competing animals to be examined by stewards. - Prize winners to be on the ground and to parade when called on.
- All attendants must appear in clean and tidy condition when leading cattle to be judged on parade.
- Prize winners competing in Pens or Groups not permitted to parade displaying previously won ribbons.
- 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.
- In cases of joint ownership, points for most successful exhibitor only to be awarded to name in which the exhibit has been entered.
- Premier cattle breeders of each breed to be an exhibitor on the day.
- ALL STALLS TO BE LEFT CLEAN AND TIDY AT COMPLETION OF THE SHOW.
- Exhibitors please bring own washing hoses.
- Indemnity Forms MUST be signed by all competitors.
- Registration Certificates must be produced if required by Stewards and/or Inspectors.
- All cattle must have NLIS tags.
- 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.
Dairy sponsors
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Alcorn, Mr & Mrs EK & JM
Alldar Transport
Aquaman Irrigation
Bisby, Mr & Mrs T & K
Brown, Mr & Mrs R & S
Chittick, RJ
Crossroads Hotel, Prestons
Davis, Mr Colin
ECM Livestock, Moss Vale
Glennon, Mr John
Glennon, Mr Josh
Goring Duffy and Co Accounting
Greg Walsh and associates
Ironmines Veterinary Clinic
Ivan Makay Motors
Maloney, Mr & Mrs G & T
Marloe Holsteins
Menzies, Mr & Mrs BC & GM
Norman, Mr Vincent
NSW Farmers Assoc
Schofield Golstiens
Sthn H’lands Vet Centre
Strongbark Holsteins
Thomas, Mr Ron
Tyre Power, Bowral
Vella Stockfeeds
Wallis, Mr Peter
Whatman, Mr & Mrs C & T
Whatman Mr & Mrs JC & PL
Spring Dairy Cattle Classes
JUNIOR PARADERS
JUDGE: Lindsay Moxey
CLASSES:
2001 Junior Parader 15yrs & under 18yrs. 1st $20, 2nd $15 3rd $10, 4th $5
2002 Junior Parader 11yrs to 14yrs. 1st prize gift + $20, 2nd $15 3rd $10, 4th $5
2003 Junior Parader 10yrs and under. 1st prize book + $20, 2nd $15 3rd $10, 4th $5
CHAMPION PARADER: – $100 leather halter – donated by Marloe Holsteins
RIBBONS FOR CHAMPION, RESERVE CHAMPION & HONOURABLE MENTION
Judging Competition – Judge will instruct competitors on what is required to judge dairy cattle. Place ribbons for all classes
CLASSES:
2004 15yrs & under 18yrs. 1st $20, 2nd $15 3rd $10, 4th $5
2005 14yrs and under. 1st $20, 2nd $15 3rd $10, 4th $5
CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION
ILLAWARRASs – INCORPORATING ILLAWARRA SPRING FAIR
NOTE: Best Uddered exhibits nominated by judges from ‘In Milk’ classes
JUDGING: Commences 10.30am
JUDGE: Tony Hayes
CLASSES:
2006 Heifer under 6 mths 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2007 Heifer 6 mths & under 12 mths. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2008 Heifer 12 mths & under 18 mths. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2009 Heifer 18 mths & under 2yrs. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2010 Pair of Heifers under 2yrs. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE Under 2 Years: $100
RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE Under 2 Years: $50
JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $30
2011 Cow in Milk under 2½yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd 20
2012 Cow in Milk 2½yrs and under 3 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE UNDER 3 YEARS: $100
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE UNDER 3 YEARS: $75
INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $50
2013 Cow in Milk 3yrs & under 4yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2014 Cow in Milk 4yrs & under 5yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2015 Cow in Milk 5yrs & over. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2016 Progeny Class – Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of 1 Dam, any age. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2017 Pen of three females in milk. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2018 Best Uddered Cow. 1st $100
SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: Bell Ringer $250
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50
ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEINS FEATURE SHOW
TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER OFFICIAL H.F.A.A. RULES
NOTE: Best Uddered exhibits nominated by judges from ‘In Milk’ classes
JUDGING: Commences at 10.30am
JUDGE: Jenny Grey
CLASSES: 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 for classes 2019-2023
2019 Heifer under 6 mths
2020 Heifer 6 mths to 12 mths
2021 Heifer 12 mths & under 18 mths
2022 Heifer 18 mths to 2yrs
2023 Pair of Heifers to 2 yrs
JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE Under 2 years: $100
RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE Under 2 years: $50
JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $30
2024 Cow in Milk under 2½ yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2025 Cow in Milk 2½ yrs & under 3 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE Under 3 years: $100
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $50
2026 Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2027 Cow in Milk 4 yrs & under 5 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2028 Cow in Milk over 5 yrs. 1st $80, 2nd $50, 3rd $30
2029 Progeny Class – Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of 1 Dam any age. 1st $80, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2030 Pen of 3 Females, in milk. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2031 Best Uddered Cow. $100
SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $100
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50
JERSEYS
NOTE: Best Uddered exhibits nominated by judges from ‘In Milk’ classes
JUDGING: Commences 10.30am
JUDGE: Lindsay Moxey
CLASSES:
2032 Heifer under 6 mths. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2033 Heifer 6 mths to 12 mths. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2034 Heifer 12 mths to under 18 mths. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2035 Heifer over 18 mths to under 2 yrs. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
2036 Pair of Heifers under 2 yrs. 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10.
JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE $100
RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION: $50
JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $30
2037 Cow in Milk Under 2½ yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2038 Cow in Milk 2½ & under 3 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $100
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $50
2039 Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2040 Cow in Milk 4 yrs to 5 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2041 Cow in Milk over 5 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2042 Progeny Class Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of one Dam. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2043 Pen of Three females in milk. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2044 Best Uddered Cow. $100
SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $100
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50
AYRSHIRE, BROWN SWISS & GUERNSEY
NOTE: Best Uddered exhibits nominated by judges from ‘In Milk’ classes
JUDGING: Commences 10.30am
JUDGE:
CLASSES: 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 for each class
2045 Heifer under 6 mths
2046 Heifer 6 mths to 12 mths.
2047 Heifer 12 & u/18 mths.
2048 Heifer 18 mths & under 2 yrs.
2049 Pair of Heifers under 2 yrs.
JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE Under 2 Years: $100
RESERVE JUVENILE CHAMPION FEMALE: $50
JUVENILE HONORABLE MENTION: $30
2050 Cow in Milk under 2½ yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2051 Cow in Milk 2½ yrs & u/3 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $100
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
INTERMEDIATE HONORABLE MENTION: $50
2052 Cow in milk 3 yrs to under 4 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2053 Cow in milk 4 yrs to under 5 yrs. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2054 Cow in milk 5 yrs & over. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2055 Progeny class: Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughters of 1 Dam. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2056 Pen of three females in milk. 1st $50, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
2057 Best Uddered Cow. 1st $100.
SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $100
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE: $75
SENIOR HONORABLE MENTION: $50
BEST UDDERED COW: $500 – Nominated by the Judge of each section
ECM Livestock GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE: $1,000 – Open to the champion female nominated by the judge of each section
Dairy Cattle Regulations
- All cattle must be under total control of their attendants.
- Age of all Registered Cattle decided on registered age and will date on or after July 1st 2023.
Refer dates following:
Heifer under 6 months – born on or after 1st July 23
Heifer under 12 months – born between 1st July 22 – 1st July 23
Heifer 12 & under 18 months – born between 1st Jan 22 – 1st July 22
Heifer 18 months & under 2 yrs – born between 21st January 21 – 1st July 22
Cow in Milk under 2½ yrs – born on or after 1st July 22
Cow in Milk 2½ yrs & under 3 yrs – born between 1st January 20 – 1st July 22
Cow in Milk 3 yrs & under 4 yrs – born between 1st July 19 – 1st July 20
Cow in Milk 4 yrs & under 5 yrs – born between 1st July 18 – 30th June 19
Cow in Milk 5 yrs & over – born before 1st July 2018
Age of unregistered cattle decided on tooth test. Name, Date of Birth & Tattoo no. of all registered cattle must be included on Entry Form. Registration certificate to be produced if required. Animals 1 yr & under 2 yrs not to have any permanent teeth, 2 yrs & under 3 yrs to have no less than 5 or less than 4 permanent teeth. Teeth of competing animals to be examined by stewards. - Prize winners to be on the ground and to parade when called on.
- All attendants must appear in clean and tidy condition when leading cattle to be judged on parade.
- Prize winners competing in Pens or Groups not permitted to parade displaying previously won ribbons.
- 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.
- In cases of joint ownership, points for most successful exhibitor only to be awarded to name in which the exhibit has been entered.
- Premier cattle breeders of each breed to be an exhibitor on the day.
- ALL STALLS TO BE LEFT CLEAN AND TIDY AT COMPLETION OF THE SHOW.
- Exhibitors please bring own washing hoses.
- Indemnity Forms MUST be signed by all competitors.
- Registration Certificates must be produced if required by Stewards and/or Inspectors.
- All cattle must have NLIS tags.
- 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.
Dairy sponsors
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Alcorn, Mr & Mrs EK & JM
Alldar Transport
Aquaman Irrigation
Bisby, Mr & Mrs T & K
Brown, Mr & Mrs R & S
Chittick, RJ
Crossroads Hotel, Prestons
Davis, Mr Colin
ECM Livestock, Moss Vale
Glennon, Mr John
Glennon, Mr Josh
Goring Duffy and Co Accounting
Greg Walsh and associates
Ironmines Veterinary Clinic
Ivan Makay Motors
Maloney, Mr & Mrs G & T
Marloe Holsteins
Menzies, Mr & Mrs BC & GM
Norman, Mr Vincent
NSW Farmers Assoc
Schofield Golstiens
Sthn H’lands Vet Centre
Strongbark Holsteins
Thomas, Mr Ron
Tyre Power, Bowral
Vella Stockfeeds
Wallis, Mr Peter
Whatman, Mr & Mrs C & T
Whatman Mr & Mrs JC & PL
The health and safety of our competitors and their support teams, volunteers and the community is our top priority.
COVID RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF THE SHOW WILL APPLY ON THE SHOWGROUND.
- Please stay home if you are sick or are considered high risk.
You may respectfully be asked to leave the Showground if you do not comply with guidelines, including following all hygiene and physical distancing guidelines. Should this occur to a competitor, entry fees will not be refunded.
EXHIBITORS, COMPETITORS & STALLHOLDERS REQUIREMENT UNDER WORK HEALTH & SAFETY ACT 2011
- Any person using electrical equipment (power leads/devices/appliances etc) whilst on the Showground is required to ensure that such equipment is fitted with earth leakage circuit breakers & that all such leads/appliances/devices etc have been inspected & tagged by a licensed electrical contractor.
- Persons who do not comply with the above regulations will not be permitted to exhibit, operate a stand/stall, or compete on the show ground.
- Robertson A & H Society Inc. reserves the right to disconnect any electrical leads/devices/equipment that do not comply with the above regulation.
- To avoid any problems arising in regard to the above regulations it is advised that you check your electrical equipment BEFORE you come to the Showground. Electrical leads are not permitted to be trailed along the ground unprotected from the power source. The Show Society appreciates your co-operation.
ACCIDENT & PUBLIC RISK INSURANCE
Any accident occurring during the period of the Show must be reported to the Secretary’s Office and verified during the current dates of the Show, otherwise the Robertson Show Society will accept NO responsibility for the consideration of any claims
