Cattle 2012

All Entries and Entry Fees to:
Elizabeth Malone, Belline, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny Tel/Fax: 051-643129

Rules & Conditions

  • All animals must have passed a T.B. test within 12 months of Show Date
    plus a 60-day blood test for all applicable animals according to D.A.F.R.D regulations.
  • CMMS4 Forms required.
  • All qualifiers to be judged before main judging commences.
  • All animals must be led.
  • No animal may be awarded more then one first prize other than in Special Classes
  • Judging starts at 10.30 a.m. sharp

 

DAIRY SECTION
Class 1

Shorthorn Dairy Cow/Heifer in Calf.

Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 2

Shorthorn Maiden Heifer any age.

Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50.                                                                    

Entry Fee: €12

Shorthorn Champion

Shorthorn Championship

(Confined to Prize Winners in Classes 1 & 2)

Champion: €70 + Killonerry Cup; Reserve €30.

DAIRY SECTION
Class 3

Friesian Bull Calf, born after 1-09-11.           

Sponsored by: I.C.M.SA., Limerick.

Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50.                                                                    

Entry Fee: €12
Class 4

Friesian Heifer Calf born after 01-09-11.      

Sponsored by: Eurogene A.I. Services

Prizes: 1st Voucher; 2nd Voucher; 3rd Voucher.    

Entry Fee: €12
Class 5

Dairy Cow Championship.                             

Sponsored by: PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Prizes: 1st €650; 2nd €300; 3rd €120; 4th €80; 5th €50.                                   

Entry Fee: €20
Class 6

Junior Dairy Cow (not more than 2 calves).  

Sponsored by: MSD Ireland (Ballydine)

Prizes: 1st €650; 2nd €300; 3rd €120; 4th €80; 5th €50.                                   

Entry Fee: €20
Class 7

First Calved Heifer.                                                                            

Sponsored by: ACC Bank

Prizes: 1st €250; 2nd €150; 3rd €60; 4th €40.                                                    

Entry Fee: €15
Class 8

Open Cow Class. Best Udder. (Rule No. 6 does not apply).

Sponsored by: DeLaval Agri, Clondalkin, Dublin.

Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 9

MAID OF GLANBIA
Yearling Dairy Heifer Class (open)

Sponsor – Glanbia Plc.

Rules & Conditions

  1. Any Dairy Breed may enter this Class: Friesian, Shorthorn, Jersey, Ayreshire, Mont Belliarde, etc.
  2. Heifer not in milk and retaining calves teeth.
  3. Open to Pedigree and Non-Pedigree Animals

Prizes: 1st €700 + Glanbia Perpetual Cup; 2nd €400; 3rd €200; 4th €120; 5th €80.  

Entry Fee: €20

Class 10

Yearling Friesian Heifer, born after 01-01-11.

Prizes: 1st €130; 2nd €80; 3rd €50. 

Entry Fee: €12

Dairy Championship

Dairy Championship

Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize winners, Classes 3-10.

Champion will receive Grianaun Perpetual Cup plus Iverk Silver Medal
Sponsors: Johnson Hygiene Ltd, plus €100.  Reserve will receive €40.

The Champion exhibitor bred Friesian will receive a Perpetual Trophy
Kindly sponsored by the Tipperary & Waterford Friesan Club.

Special Classes 11, 12 & 13
Class 11

Group of 3 Animals.

Sponsored by: A.B.S. Global

Prizes: 1st voucher; 2nd voucher; 3rd voucher.

Entry Fee: €12
Class 12

Y.M.A. (I.H.F.A.) Showmanship League. 

Members under 16 years of age (as at 1st January), judged on preparation & presentation, Calf born after 01-09-11.

No Entry Fee
Class 13

Y.M.A. (I.H.F.A.) Showmanship League. 

Members under 26 years of age (as at 1st January), judged on preparation & presentation, Calf born before 01-09-11.

No Entry Fee 


BEEF SECTION - SHORTHORN
Class 14

Shorthorn Bull/Heifer Calf born after 01-09-11. 

Sponsored by:  South Eastern Shorthorn Breeders Club

Prizes:  1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50

Entry Fee:  €12
Class 15

Shorthorn Heifer born after 01-09-10.

Prizes:  1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50                                                                     

Entry Fee:  €12

Shorthorn Championship

Shorthorn Championship

(Confined to Prize Winners in Classes 1 & 2)

Champion: €70.  Reserve €30.

HEREFORD

This section is kindly sponsored by: 
Farm Relief Services; John Shee & Co., Clonmel; Callan Co-Op Society, Callan, Co. Kilkenny;
South Leinster Breeders & Irish Hereford Prim
Class 16

Pedigree Hereford Cow or Heifer born before 1-7-10, in calf or with calf at foot.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 17

Pedigree Hereford Heifer born between 01-07-10 to 30-06-11.

Sponsored by: Irish Hereford Prim

Prizes: 1st €250; 2nd €125; 3rd €75; 4th €50

Entry Fee: €15
Class 18

Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf born after 1-7-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 19

Pedigree Hereford Heifer Calf born after 1-7-11.  

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12

Classes 18 & 19 will be amalgamated if insufficient entries
Class 20

Young Handler Competition. 

Exhibitors must be aged between 14 and 20 years old on 01-01-12.  Animals exhibited should not be older than 18 months on Show Day and must be exhibited in other Classes.                                  

Sponsored by:  South Leinster Breeders

Prizes:  1st €40; 2nd €30; 3rd €20; 4th €10.                                                       

Entry Fee: Free

Hereford Championship

Hereford Championship

Sponsored by Callan Co-Op Society, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize-winners in Classes 16-20.

Champion: €70; Reserve: €30.

Champion will also receive a Sash presented by the Irish Hereford Breed Society

ABERDEEN ANGUS

This Section is Kindly sponsored by Georgie Power , Hugginstown, Brett Bros Ltd
Class 21

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bull, born after 1-9-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 22

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer, born after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12

classes 21 & 22 will be amalgamated if insufficient entries
Class 23

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifer, any age.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 24

Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Cow in calf or in milk.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12

ABERDEEN ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP

ABERDEEN ANGUS CHAMPIONSHIP

Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize winners in Classes 21-24.

Champion: €70 & the Thomond Cup. Champion will also receive a Special Commerative Medal and Rosette plus a Sash presented by The Irish Angus Society Ltd. 

Presented by the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association.  

The Medal will only be presented if there is a minimum of 5 Aberdeen Angus cattle exhibited at the show.

(Animal must be owned and exhibited by a member of the association and registered in the herd Book of the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society)

Reserve Champion will receive €30 plus a Rosette from The Irish Angus Cattle Society and the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association. 

The LEINSTER PERPETUAL PROVINCIAL TROPHY. 

Presented by the IRISH ABERDEEN ANGUS ASSOCIATION

for the best pedigree Aberdeen Angus animal, owned and exhibited by a member of the Association, resident in the Province of Leinster and the animal registered in the HERD BOOK of the ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY

IRISH ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY ALL IRELANDS 2012

IRISH ANGUS CATTLE SOCIETY ALL IRELANDS 2012

Pre-conditions for entry to all qualifier classes – Show Championships and RDS Champion of Champion Awards.

(A)  Owner of each animal exhibited, must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3 months preceeding the Irish Angus Cattle Society All Ireland Finals at Strokestown Show on September 8th 2012 and each animal entered must also have been registered in the owners name in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society for a minimum period of 3 months preceeding the Irish Angus Cattle Society All Ireland finals at Strokestown Show.
For each individual qualifying show owner of each animal exhibited must be a member of the Irish Angus Cattle Society and each animal entered must also have been registered in the owners name in the herd book of the Irish Angus Cattle Society.

(B)  Date of birth & Tag number/Herd Book number must be clearly shown for  each entry and this information shall be displayed in the Show catalogue

(C) All exhibitors must have their Irish Angus Cattle Society Herd Book certificate available for production to the Irish Angus Cattle Society’s representative in accordance with the requirements of clause A above.

Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Senior Male Championship & Senior Female Championship 
All Pedigree Angus Cattle born before 1/9/11 and satisfying the above pre- conditions are eligible. One or more qualifiers to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Senior Championship final on September 8th 2012 at Strokestown Show.

Qualifier for Irish Angus All Ireland Junior Bull & Heifer Championship

There are six categories:
Class A  Bull calf born  1/9/11  -  31/12/11
Class B  Bull calf born  1/1/12   -  29/02/12
Class C  Bull calf born  1/3/12 onwards                                                        
Class D   Heifer calf born 1/9/11 -  31/12/11                
Class E   Heifer calf born 1/1/12  -   29/02/12
Class F    Heifer calf born 1/3/12 onwards

One or more qualifiers from each category to go forward to the All Ireland Irish Angus Junior Bull and Heifer Championship finals on 8th September 2012 at Strokestown Show.  There will be one champion for each class and one overall Junior champion selected at the finals.

Show Classes - Overall Angus Champion - Sash & Voucher
Reserve Angus Champion - Special Rosette

SPONSORS:  AW Ennis, Kepak, Progressive Genetics, Connacht Gold, Tesco Ireland, Irish Angus Producer Group.


Belgian Blue
This section is kindly sponsored by: Suirside Veterinary Sales,
& Richard Keenan & Co. Ltd., Borris.
Class 25

Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull Calf, born after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12
Class 26

Pedigree Belgian Blue Heifer, born after 01-09-11. 

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 

Classes 25 & 26 will be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries.
Class 27

Pedigree Belgian Blue Maiden Heifer, born before 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 28

Pedigree Belgian Blue cow or heifer in calf.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12


Belgian Blue Championship

Belgian Blue Championship

Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize-winners in Classes 25-28

Champion: €70 Plus Irish Blue Leather Perpetual Cup. Reserve:€30

Sponsors: Keenan and Co., Borris.

Blonde d’Aquitaine


This section is kindly sponsored by: I.F.A. Kilkenny,

South East Blonde d’Aquitaine Breeders Club (S.E.B.A.C.O.)

Class 29

Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Bull Calf born after 01-08-11 to 29-02-12.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 30

Pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine Heifer Calf, born after 01-08-11 to 29-02-12.

Prizes: 1st €120 plus Ballycraddock Herd Cup, 2nd €70; 3rd €50.              

Entry Fee: €12


Blonde d’Aquitaine Championship

Blonde d’Aquitaine Championship

Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 29 & 30.

Champion: €70 plus Tom Fitzgerald Memorial Cup. Reserve: €30.

LIMOUSIN

This section is kindly sponsored by:
South-East Limousin Club, Carrick-on-Suir Livestock Mart, M.B.M Supplies Carrick-On-Suir and Dovea Genetics.
Class 31

Pedigree Limousin Bull Calf, born on or after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 32

Pedigree Limousin Heifer Calf, born on or after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st Voucher; 2nd Voucher; 3rd Voucher.                                              

Entry Fee: €12 

Classes 31 & 32 will be amalgamated if there are insufficient entries
Class 33

Pedigree Limousin Heifer/Cow.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 


LIMOUSIN CHAMPIONSHIP


LIMOUSIN CHAMPIONSHIP

Sponsored by: Irish Limousin Society.

Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 31-33

Champion: €70 plus Iverk Limousin Cup. 
Reserve: €30 plus Carrick Livestock Mart Cup

MALE AND FEMALE OF THE YEAR COMPETITIION 2012
&
R.D.S. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

The purpose of this competition is to reward pedigree Limousin animals and their owners for the promotion of the breed throughout the summer show season.  There are three categories for which animals are eligible based on their date of birth. 

The animal gaining the highest points across the three categories will be awarded the title of R.D.S. Champion of Champions.

Categories:

  1. Male of the Year – for male animals born after 1st September 2010 (No Senior Bull Class at Iverk).
  2. Senior Female of the Year – for females born before 1st September 2010.
  3. Junior Female of the Year – for females born on or after 1st September 2010.
  4. The R.D.S. Champion of Champions will be the animal gaining the most points in sections A – C outlined above.

Selected Shows & Dates: - Athlone, Cappamore, Elphin, Clonmel, Charleville, Corofin, Iverk, National Limousin Show, Tydavnet, Mullingar, Longford, Ossory, Strokestown, Bonniconlon, Tinahely, Trim, Virginia, Tullamore, Limerick.

Rules:

  • Points can be attained from a maximum of eight shows from the above list.
  • Only one class qualifies you at each show.
  • Please forward full IE number of each animal to secretary of Limousin Society before 31st May 2012.  All entries must be made in writing.  €2 entry fee will apply to all entries.
  • The points awarded per show will be First prize (8 points), Second prize (5 points), Third prize (3 points).  Breed Champion (6 points) and Reserve Breed Champion (4 points).
  • Double points will be awarded in the classes at the National Limousin Show being held at Tullamore Show.  There will be no double points for Breed Champion or Reserve Breed Champion at this event.
  • In the event of a tie in categories A, B or C the animal gaining the highest placing at the National Limousin Show will be deemed the winner.
  • Disputes/Objections must be in writing to the secretary of the society and will be dealt with by the shows and sales sub-committee of the ILCS.
  • The prizes of a perpetual plaque will be presented to the three overall winners at the Annual General Meeting in November.
  • The prizes for the R.D.S. Champion of Champions consist of a Perpetula Cup, Silver Medal and a cash prize of €1,000 which will be presented at a special ceremony in the R.D.S. in late 2012.  This Awarding of R.D.S. Champion of Champions yet to be confirmed for 2012.

CHAROLAIS

This section is kindly sponsored by: AIB Carrick-on-Suir; The Irish Charolais Society & Bova A.I. Brittas, Limerick.
Class 34

Pedigree Charolais Bull or Heifer Calf, born on or after 1-9-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 35

Pedigree Charolais Cow or Heifer, in calf or in milk.

Prizes: 1st Voucher plus Joe Kiely Memorial Cup; 2nd Voucher; 3rd Voucher.

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 36

Best Group of two or more Pedigree Charolais previously entered in other classes.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12


Charolais Championship

Charolais Championship

Confined to 1st & 2nd prize-winners in Classes 34-36

Champion: €70 plus Sash
Reserve: €30.

presented by the Irish Charolais Society.


COMMERCIAL

No Tattooed cattle allowed. Teeth will be checked and any cattle exhibited with teeth lost are eliminated from the particular class of entry.   All animals are to be led - no pens available.  Age must be stated on entry forms as exhibitors may be asked for proof of age. In all mixed classes age, sex, and quality to be taken into account.

This section is kindly sponsored by:
Iverk Show Committee; Mullinahone Co-Op & Kilmoganny Harriers
Class 37

Beef Calf Bull or Heifer born on or after 01-09-11.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50 plus Kilmoganny Harriers Cup.             

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 38

Beef Bull or Heifer born on or after 01-01-12.

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12 

Class 39

Beef Bullock or Heifer with up to two permanent teeth. 

Prizes: 1st €120; 2nd €70; 3rd €50.                                                                     

Entry Fee: €12


Commercial Championship

Sponsored by:  

Confined to 1st & 2nd Prize-winners in Classes 37 to 39

Champion will receive €70 plus Thompson Cup
Reserve Champion will receive €30


SPECIAL CLASSES
Class 40

Young Beef Stockperson Class, Pedigree or Non-Pedigree Calf born 01-01-2012, led by Youth under 16 years of age, judged on preparation & presentation.

Sponsored by: A.B.P.

Prizes: 1st €100; 2nd €50; 3rd €50                                                                      

Entry Fee: €12
Class 41

Best Pair of Beef Animals, born on or after 01-09-11. 

Sponsors:  Kilkenny Mart

Prizes:  1st €250; 2nd €150; 3rd €100                                                                

Entry Fee: €15
Class 42

Commercial Beef Heifers Non-Pedigree under 30 months (Feb ’10) under 650kgs.  Animals weighed on Day.                

Sponsors: Dawn Meats. 

Prizes: 1st €750, 2nd €300, 3rd €200, 4th €100, 5th €100.                    

Entry Fee: €30
Class 43

Beef Bullock born after 10-04-10 not more than 2 teeth Non-Pedigree under 750kgs weighed on the day.

Sponsors:  A.B.P., Ferrybank, Waterford.

Prizes: 1st €1,000; 2nd €350; 3rd €200; 4th €100; 5th €75; 6th €75                            

Entry Fee: €30

The ULSTER BANK
Pedigree Inter-Breed Beef Championship

Kindly Sponsored by
The ULSTER BANK, The Quay, Waterford

Qualifiers are Champion Animals from the following sections: Charolais, Aberdeen Angus, Belgian Blue, Blonde d’Aquitaine, Hereford, Limousin & Shorthorn

Champion: €250 plus Sash
Reserve Champion: €100

 

The Bank of Ireland
IVERK CHAMPION 2012

Kindly Sponsored by:
THE BANK OF IRELAND
Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary

Qualifiers:  The Dairy Champion, the Pedigree Inter-Breed Beef Champion  & the Commercial Champion

Champion: €350 plus Sash and the Matty Walsh, Cloncunny, Memorial Trophy. 
Reserve Champion: €150

The ULSTER BANK Pedigree Inter-Breed Beef Championship


Kindly Sponsored by
The ULSTER BANK, The Quay, Waterford

Qualifiers are Champion Animals from the following sections: Aberdeen Angus, Belgian Blue,
Blonde d'Aquitaine, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin & Salers.

Champion: €250 plus Sash
Reserve Champion: €100


Highlights in Cattle Section 2012

Highlights in Cattle Section 2012

A.B.P., Ferrybank, Waterford €2,000
Maid of Glanbia Dairy Heifer Class Open - €1,500
Non-Pedigree Heifer, Dawn Meats - €1,450
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Dairy Cow Champion - €1,200
MSD Ireland (Ballydine) Junior Cow Class - €1,200
Allied Irish Bank Charolais Classes €450
Ulster Bank Pedigree Beef Inter-Breed Champion - €350
Bank of Ireland Iverk Champion and Reserve 2012 - €50

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