The 25th Baileys Champion Cow Competition at Virginia Show, on August 20 will be an all-island competition, it has been announced.
Competition director Brendan Smyth confirmed last week that, for the first time in 12 years, the competition will see entries from the North. The milestone is significant as the competition celebrates its silver anniversary; the inaugural winners of the Baileys were the Crawford brothers from Co. Fermanagh.
Holstein breeders from the North entered the Baileys until 1996, when BSE restrictions prevented entries. With those issues now resolved, this year’s competition will be an all-island initiative once again, subject to compliance with Department of Agriculture regulations.
John Martin, secretary of the Holstein NI welcomed the new departure: “It is well recognized that the Baileys is one competition that exhibitors really want to win. I would encourage breeders to enter so that Northern Ireland can again make its mark in this prestigious event.”
Carrying a prize fund of €8,000, the Baileys Champion Cow Competition will bestow €2,000 to the owner of the winning cow and a reserve prize of €650. Other awards will be given for Highest Protein Content, Best EBI, Best Exhibitor-Bred Cow and Best Heifer in Milk. Details are available from the Virginia Show secretary on 049 8547197.
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