Ring A1

Cattle

All classes kindly sponsored by Tarff Vally Ltd
Cattle showing at an agricultural show involves exhibiting and judging cattle based on specific breed standards. The process includes selecting an animal with good conformation, body condition, and movement, and then preparing it for the show by ensuring it meets breed-specific standards for color, size, and other traits. Proper halter breaking, nutrition, and daily care are crucial for success.
During the show, exhibitors must present their cattle effectively using techniques such as setting up the animal's position with a show stick to highlight its strengths and minimize weaknesses. Good sportsmanship is essential, and exhibitors must be prepared to accept both victories and losses gracefully

Events

A variety of classes for Holstein Friesian, Ayrshire & other dairy breeds and beef cattle.

Entries

Entries to be booked at the ringside trailer on the day of the show, before the commencement of the judging.

Prizes

❊ Prizes: 1st £6 :: 2nd £4 :: 3rd £2
❊ SUPREME CATTLE CHAMPIONSHIP for the JAMES D. DONALD PERPETUAL TROPHY
❊ Section Champions and Reserves: Championship & £50 Prize money donated by Thomas Murray Agricultural Engineers
❊ POINT CHAMPIONSHIP for the HUGH SMITH CUP Awarded to the exhibitor with most points in classes 1 to 20. Points for the first three places in the classes plus one extra point per animal shown by exhibitor.
❊ Champion: Voucher kindly donated by Scotmin Nutrition

Legislation

❊ Scottish Government Legislation - Any animal coming from a Scottish Holding must have a "negative" herd status for BVD or be individually tested negative for the BVD virus. Any animal from a "not negative" herd cannot move to a show unless it has been individually tested negative for the BVD virus.
❊ We suggest you check the ScotEID website for more information. Therefore, before any animal is unloaded in the Cattle and Sheep Section you will need to have their relevant documentation checked by Mrs. Robert Young at her secretarial office on the Showground.

Cattle

Classes for Holstein Friesian

Classes start at 10:00 All classes are in Ring A1
Entry per class: £3 on the day
Prizes: 1st £6 :: 2nd £4 :: 3rd £2
All classes kindly sponsored by Tarff Vally Ltd

Class 1: Holstein Friesian, Heifer in Milk or Calf

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 3: Holstein Friesian, Cow in Milk or Calf

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 5: Holstein Friesian, Cow or Heifer bred by Exhibitor

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 7: Holstein Friesian, Pair of Animals shown in other Classes

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 9: Holstein Friesian, Bull or Heifer Calf

Born between 1st May and 31st October in the previous year
Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 11: Holstein Friesian, Bull or Heifer Calf

Born on or after 1st November in the previous year
Leaders to be under 14 years
Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat

Cattle

Classes for Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed

Classes start at 10:00 All classes are in Ring A1
Entry per class: £3 on the day
Prizes: 1st £6 :: 2nd £4 :: 3rd £2
All classes kindly sponsored by Tarff Vally Ltd

Class 2: Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed, Heifer in Milk or Calf

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 4: Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed, Cow in Milk or Calf

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 6: Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed, Cow or Heifer bred by Exhibitor

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 8: Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed, Pair of Animals shown in other Classes

Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 10: Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed, Bull or Heifer Calf

Born between 1st May and 31st October in the previous year
Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat Farm

Class 12: Ayrshire & any other Dairy Breed, Bull or Heifer Calf

Born on or after 1st November in the previous year
Leaders to be under 14 years
Judge: Mr Callum Bryson, Whiteflat

Cattle

Classes for Beef Cattle

Classes start at 10:00 All classes are in Ring A1
Entry per class: £3 on the day
Prizes: 1st £6 :: 2nd £4 :: 3rd £2
Beef Cattle Championship for the Crossburn Cup presented by John Young, Esq.
Class winners: Feeding voucher donated by James P. Campbell & Sons and £20 prize money
All classes kindly sponsored by Tarff Vally Ltd

Class 16: Beef Cattle - Prime Heifer, Any Age

Judge: Mr John Smith, Boig Farm

Class 17: Beef Cattle - Prime Bullock, Any Age

Judge: Mr John Smith, Boig Farm

Class 18: Beef Cattle - Beef Breeding Animal, Any Age

Judge: Mr John Smith, Boig Farm

Class 19: Beef Cattle - Bull Or Heifer Calf, Born on or after 1st August in previous year

Judge: Mr John Smith, Boig Farm

Class 20: Beef Cattle - Beef Animal, Confined to Dundonald Parish

Judge: Mr John Smith, Boig Farm

Entries to be booked at the ringside trailer

on the day of the show, before the commencement of the judging.