Cattle

Show Description

CATTLE SECTION

Entry Fee: £8 (unless otherwise stated)
Prizes: 1st £25, 2nd £15 3rd £10

NEW FOR 2025
We are showcasing the DEXTER breed at our show this year – see Dexter section for more details and extra prizes available.
Also, we have a new Interbreed Calf Class – MASON’S DAIRY STAR OF THE FUTURE – sponsored by Mason’s Animal Feeds (See class 107)

IMPORTANT - EXHIBITORS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT TAG NO IS ON THE ENTRY FORM / PERMIT / AND CORRESPONDING ANIMAL.

All cattle entered for this Show must be from OFFICIALLY TUBERCULOSIS FREE HERDS and each animal must be accompanied by the Official Movement Permit. ANIMALS WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY IF NOT ACCOMPANIED BY THE CORRECT PAPERWORK. Pre-movement testing for Bovine Brucellosis is no longer required for movement to shows.

Only those animals with a BVD status of BVDN (negative), INDNEG (indirect negative) or "blank" (no BVD status on APHIS) can move into the show herd. Any animal with an APHIS status BVDP, BVDI, DAMPI, OFFPI or BVDU (unknown) status cannot be moved into the show herd.

PLEASE NOTE ALL DRIVERS OUTSIDE A RADIUS OF 65KM MUST HAVE ANIMAL TRANSPORTER AUTHORISATION CERTIFICATE.

Exhibitors should ensure that all animals are adequately halter trained.

Note Dairy & Beef Interbreed classes don’t start until 11.30am.

ALL PRIZE WINNERS MUST PARADE, OTHERWISE PRIZE MONEY WILL BE WITHHELD. CATTLE AND GOATS PARADE IN MAIN ARENA at 2.30 pm.

The Show Association reserves the right to amalgamate or cancel any class which in their opinion has an insufficient entry.