Against a backdrop of fine weather and lively crowds, breeders gathered at the Great Yorkshire Show to present some of the best cattle seen this season.
A strong entry was forward for this year’s National Hereford Show, held at Omagh Show, showcasing the quality and commitment of Northern Irish breeders
It was a day of sunshine and standout performances for the team at Pulham Herefords, who clinched both the overall breed champion and reserve breed champion titles at the Royal Norfolk Show.
It was a memorable day for husband and wife duo Tom and Di Harrison of the Moralee Herd, who made a clean sweep in the show ring, securing both the overall championship and the reserve champion titles at the Royal Highland Show.
It was a double triumph for pedigree breeders Dendor Herefords at this year’s Three Counties Show, with Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 37th and her calf Dendor 1 Lilac Wine 46th claiming top honours.
The renowned four-day Balmoral Show once again attracted a strong turnout of supporters and farming families, with warm weather and high spirits setting the tone for the event.
Under the vigilant eye of judge Robin Irvine from Northern Ireland, twenty-five entries were put forward for him to consider, crowning Dendor 1 Vodka as his champion.
Continuing her winning streak at the Great Yorkshire Show was Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret, further cementing her dominance in the showring, securing female and overall champion for the third time this season.
Severnvale Rogue has been on hot pursuit of a championship title for some time. It was at the Royal Cornwall Show that his aspirations were realised, when he made the ascension to overall breed champion.
Taking the Breed Championship in the first breed classes of the season for Traditional Herefords was the in-calf heifer Carpenters Curly 20th from I & H MacLeod.
