CATTLE
Secretary: Mandi Julian
Cattle classes sponsored by:-
NFU Mutual
Notes:
All cattle entries must comply with DEFRA regulations in force at the time of the show.
Liskeard Agricultural Show Holding Number 07/156/8002. All movements must be reported to the British Cattle Movement Service. Details will be sent with passes etc. for those who have entered. (Adhesive labels bearing the show site holding number are available.)
All cattle must be double tied. Exhibitors of Bulls over 10 months of age must ensure that two people accompany the bull at all times when competing or moving the animal to and from the cattle lines to the ring. No bulls born before 1st January 2017 can be exhibited in the Junior Stockpersons Classes. Due to the changes to TB pre-movement testing exemptions no cattle can remain on the showground for longer than a 24 hour period.
- The Association will make available to exhibitors a milking bail, kindly supplied by the Dairy Centre Ltd. Please could exhibitors bring their own milking units.
- All cups should be signed for and collected from the Livestock Office after the Grand Parade.
- Would exhibitors please ensure that they enter for Special Exhibitors Prizes on the entry form.
- Classes may be amalgamated if there are fewer than three entries in each section. Exhibitors must live within the area marked on the map on page 11 to qualify for local classes and specials.
Entry Fees:All classes £4.00 per entry. Show Members £3.50 per entry.
Prizes:1st £20; 2nd £12; 3rd £6; 4th £4.
(4th prize money will not be awarded in classes for four entries or fewer)
Supreme Cattle Championship Specials C1-C3 will be judged after the Dairy Interbreed Championship by Mr B Miller, Bridgewater, Somerset
C1 / Grand Challenge Cup presented by HRH Duke of Windsor for the best exhibit in the Cattle Classes. To be competed for annually. Also a Sash, presented by Rosettes of Quality for the Supreme Champion Animal.C2 / A trophy, presented by Mr & Mrs R Gillbard, for the best group of 3 females being first prize group winners from each breed. To be competed for annually.
C3 / The J R West Perpetual Cup for the local exhibitor gaining most points in the cattle classes.
Dairy Interbreed Special Prizes C4-C8 will be judged following the Dairy Breed Classes at approximately 11.45am by Mr B Miller, Bridgewater, Somerset.
C4 / The J Sobey Perpetual Cup for the Best Pair of Dairy Animals, any breed, any age, any sex, both animals to be the property of the same owner. This is an open class; enter on your entry form. No entry fee.
C5 / The T M Stanier Grand Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Heifer of any recognised dairy breed, which has not had a calf. One exhibit in each breed will be nominated by the section judge.
C6 / The W J Parsons Jubilee Challenge Trophy for the Best Local Dairy Animal in the Cattle classes. To be competed for annually. One exhibit in each breed will be nominated by the section judge.
C7 / Liskeard Town Council Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Dairy Cow (dry or in milk) or Heifer in milk. One exhibit in each breed will be nominated by the section judge
C8 / The Lynher Farms Cup, presented by Michael Horrell, for the Champion Dairy Animal in classes 24-42. To be competed for annually.
Beef Interbreed Special Prizes C9-C12 will be judged following the Beef Breed classes at approximately 12.30pm by Mr T Jones, Clehonger, Hereford.
C9 / The QT Services Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Calf of any beef breed born in 2017. This is an open class; enter on your entry form. No entry fee.
C10 / The Minerva Cup, for the Best Pair of Beef Animals, any breed, any age, any sex, both animals to be the property of the same owner. To be competed for annually. This is an open class; enter on your entry form. No entry fee.
C11 / The Calweton Cup for the Best Local Animal in the Beef Classes. To be competed for annually. One exhibit for each breed will be nominated by the section judge.
C12 / The JB Stanier Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best Beef Animal in classes 1-23 to be competed for annually.
C45 / The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association – Cornish Points Championship
This show is one of five (Camborne, Camelford, Launceston, Liskeard and Stithians) at which points will be offered towards Prizes of 1st £100 and 2nd £50 in open cattle classes for the exhibitors gaining the most points over the 2016 Cornish summer show season. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st prize 3 points, 2nd prize 2 points, 3rd prize 1 point and exhibits must be entered under the same names at the relevant shows to be eligible.
SOUTH DEVON
Judge: Mr J Ward, Frome, Somerset. Judging 9.30am
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
1Bull born before 1.1.16
2Bull born after 1.1.16
3Cow or Heifer, in milk or in calf, born before 1.1.15
4Heifer, born after 1.1.15
5Heifer, born after 1.1.16
6Group of 3 Females, the property of the same owner
7Pair, male, female, or one of each, born after 1.1.16, the property of the same owner
Special Prizes:
C13 / The E J Sanders Memorial Cup presented by his son John, for the Champion South Devon. To be competed for annually.C14 / A Sash offered by the South Devon Herd Book Society for the Champion South Devon which has been entered in some part of the Herd Book or Supplementary registers and exhibited by a Member of the South Devon Herd Book Society.
C15 / The Mole Valley Rose Bowl. A perpetual trophy to be competed for in the South Devon Breed Class at the following shows: Royal Cornwall, Liskeard Show, Stithians Show, Launceston Show, Camborne Show, Camelford Show and Penryn Show.
Only Members of the Truro South Devon Cattle Club are eligible to compete. Eligible animals must be entered or accepted for entry in the Herd Book of the South Devon Herd Book Society.
One point will be awarded to each animal presented for judging (excluding calves at foot):-
1st = 5pts, 2nd = 4pts, 3rd = 3pts, 4th = 2pts. Group classes are included e.g. 1 point for each animal in the group and 5 points for the winning group. Specials are not included.
C43 / The WP & SL Harper Cup for the best opposite sex to the Champion South Devon. To be competed for annually.
C44 / The Stuart Rowe Memorial Cup for the best group of three South Devon females, the winner of Class 6. To be competed for annually.
The judge will nominate one local animal to go forward to Interbreed Special C11
DEXTER
Judge: tbc. Judging: 9.30am
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Note: Only Full Pedigree animals registered with the Dexter Cattle Society may be exhibited.
Class:
8Cow or Heifer in milk (calf allowed at foot)
9Cow or Heifer, over 2 years 2 months, dry or in calf
10Heifer 16 months to 2 years 2 months of age
11Heifer under 16 months old
12Bull, any age – age to be taken into consideration
13Pair, the property of the same owner.
14Group of 3 females, the property of the same owner
Special Prizes:
C16 / A Perpetual Trophy presented by the Cornwall Dexter Club and a Silver Spoon presented by the Breed Society to the Champion Dexter in the Show.C17 / A Perpetual Trophy presented by Town and Country Crafts, Liskeard to the Reserve Champion Dexter
C18 / A Perpetual Cup presented by Levy and Co, Independent Financial Advisers, Widegates to the winner of class 8. To be competed for annually.
C19 / A Perpetual Tankard presented by GormellickDexters to the winner of class 9.
C20 / A Perpetual Cup presented by Maxwell Hill, Chartered Surveyor, of Liskeard to the winner of class 10.
C21 / A Perpetual Cup presented by E P Corin of Magnificent Music Machines, St. Keyne Station, in memory of H P Corin, to the winner of class 11.
C22 / A Trophy presented by High View of Gunnislake to the winner of class 12.
C23 / A Perpetual Cup presented by Mrs Gloria Levy-John to the winner of class 13.
The judge will nominate one local animal to go forward to Interbreed Special C11
ANY NATIVE BEEF BREED OR CROSS
OTHER THAN SOUTH DEVON OR DEXTER
Judge: Mr M Lury, nr Chard, Somerset. Judging: 9.30 am
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
15Bull, any age
16Cow, in calf or with own calf at foot
17Heifer, not having had a calf
Special Prizes:
C24 / A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr N J Bersey for the best animal in classes 15-17.C25 / The A H Higman Perpetual Challenge Cup and a rosette from the Hereford Cattle Society for the Best Hereford in classes 15-17.
The judge will nominate one local animal to go forward to Interbreed Special C11
ANY CONTINENTAL BEEF BREED OR CROSS
Judge: Mr G Hollow, St Ives, Cornwall Judging: after Any Native classes
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
18Bull any age
19 Cow, in calf of with own calf at foot
20A Heifer – born before 1 Jan 2016
20B Heifer – born on or after 1 Jan 2016
Classes 20A and 20B will be amalgamated if insufficient entries are forward
Special Prizes:
C26 / A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr T P J Hore for the Champion animal in classes 18-20.C27 / A Perpetual Challenge Trophy presented by Mr & Mrs P J Stephens, for the Best Charolais in classes 18-20 together with a rosette presented by The Charolais Society.
The judge will nominate one local animal to go forward to Interbreed Special C11
BEEF PRIMESTOCK
Judge: Mr R Cleave, Denbury, Devon Judging: 9.30am
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
21Steer or Heifer, not exceeding 12 months of age, with potential for the Christmas
Primestock shows
22Steer, not exceeding 30 months of age
23Heifer, not exceeding 30 months of age
Special Prizes:
C28 / A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs L Stephens for the champion animal in Beef Primestock Classes.The judge will nominate one local animal to go forward to Interbreed Special C11
AYRSHIRE
Judge: Mr M Huxstable, Crediton, Devon Judging: 9.30 am
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
24Heifer, not in calf
25Heifer, in calf
26Heifer, in milk
27Cow, in calf but not in milk
28Cow in milk
29Group of 3 females, the property of the same owner
Special Prizes:
C29 / A Perpetual Salver presented by the late Mr and Mrs J Weaver, Tregays, Lostwithiel for the Champion Ayrshire.C30 / Breed Champion Award presented to the owner of the Champion Ayrshire by the Ayrshire Cattle Society.
C31 / Rosettes are offered by the Ayrshire Cattle Society and sponsored by Cattle Services (Ayr) Ltd for the following two groups: (A) Group of three females: (B) A progeny group of two or more by the same sire or out of the same dam.
All animals comprising the groups competing for these special prizes must be entered in the Ayrshire classes, registered with the Ayrshire Cattle Society, and property of the same owner.
The judge will nominate one animal to go forward to each of the Interbreed Specials C5, C6 & C7.
HOLSTEIN
Judge: Mr P Andrews, Plymouth, Devon Judging: 09.30am
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
30Heifer, born after 1.1.16
31Heifer, born after 1.1.15, not having had a calf
32Cow, in calf but not in milk
33Heifer, in milk
34Cow in milk
35Group of 3 females, the property of the same owner
Special Prizes:
C32 / The F J Harris Perpetual Cup for the Champion Holstein in the show. To be competed for annually.C33 / The Holstein UK and Ireland offers a Championship rosette to the exhibitor of the female champion. The reserve will also receive a rosette.
C34 / The Holstein UK and Ireland also offers:
- A Best Exhibitor Bred rosette, to the exhibitor of the best Holstein bred by the exhibitor.
- A Best Udder rosette to the exhibitor of the Holstein with the best udder in the show.
- A Junior Champion rosette to the exhibitor of the best Holstein entry calved less than three years of age.
C35 / The Philip Gorman Memorial Trophy, presented by Angela Furness of Tregonnett, for the Best Heifer in Milk (winner of class 33). To be competed for annually.
C36 / A Perpetual Cup presented by the Cornish Holstein Club for the exhibitor gaining most points for prizes won in the Holstein Classes, with the exception of the group class. To qualify for entry, each exhibitor must be a member of the Cornwall Holstein Club and their herd is resident within the county of Cornwall.
Points awarded:- 1st = 5pts, 2nd = 4pts, 3rd = 3pts, 4th = 2pts, 5th = 1pt.
C37 / The BOCM/SILCOCK Challenge Cup presented by Messrs BOCM/Silcock, for a Holstein Cow of Heifer scoring most points for conformation, milk yield and butterfat, for the officially recorded lactation completed after 30th May 2015 and or not more than 305 days. A National Milk Records certificate MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH ENTRY FORM. 80 points to be awarded to the Best Animal for conformation with the remaining animals on a descending scale; 5 points for each 453.5kgs (1,000 lbs) milk yield 3 points for each 0.1% over 3.5% butterfat.
Animals with an average butterfat of less than 3.3% will not be eligible to compete.
The judge will nominate one animal to go forward to each of the Interbreed Specials C5, C6 & C7.
JERSEY
Judge: Mr M Huxstable, Crediton, Devon. Judging: after the Ayrshires
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
36Heifer not to have had a calf
37Heifer, in milk, to have calved down at not more than 2 years 6 months of age
38Cow, in calf, but not in milk
39Cow, in milk
40Group of 3 females, the property of the same owner
Special Prizes:
C38 / The Pennance Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Jersey Cow or Heifer.The judge will nominate one animal to go forward to each of the Interbreed Specials C5, C6 & C7.
ANY DAIRY BREED
OTHER THAN AYRSHIRE, HOLSTEIN OR JERSEY
Judge: Mr P Andrews, Plymouth, Devon Judging: after the Jersey classes
Sponsored by: NFU Mutual
Class:
41Heifer not having had a calf
42Cow, in calf or in milk or heifer in milk
Special Prizes:
C40 / Rosettes to the Champion and Reserve Champion in classes 41 & 42C41 / The Cow Lady Cup presented by Nicky Harwood for the Champion in classes 41 & 42. To be competed for annually.
The judge will nominate one animal to go forward to each of the Interbreed Specials C5, C6 & C7.
JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE PRESENTATION CLASSES
Followed by The Mole Valley Farmers Young Handler Series – Points Championship
CATTLE SECTION
Judges: Mr R Cleave. Classes: 43, 44 & 47
Mr M Huxstable. Classes: 45, 46 & 48
Judging: 9.00am prompt
No entryfee.Prizes: 1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4, plus rosettes to all entrants.
Please put the name and the age of the stockperson on the entry form.
Junior Stockpersons
Competitors to prepare and show a calf of any breed or cross. Calves must be of a suitable size and temperament for the handler. No bulls born before 1st January 2017 can be exhibited in the Junior Stockperson Classes. Marks to be awarded as follows: 60% Leader’s ability to parade the animal, 40% turn-out of the leader and calf.
Class:
43Open to Junior Stockpersons who have not reached their 12th birthday on the day of the show, leading a Beef Calf born after 1st January 2017.
44Open to Junior Stockpersons aged 12–16 years old on the day of the show, leading a Beef Animal born after 1st January 2016. No bulls born before 1st January 2017.
45Open to Junior Stockpersons who have not reached their 12th birthday on the day of the show, leading a Dairy Calf born after 1st January 2017.
46Open to Junior Stockpersons aged 12–16 years old on the day of the show, leading a Dairy Animal born after 1st January 2016.
Special Prizes:
J1 / A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr T Heller for the Champion Beef Junior Stockperson in classes 43 and 44. To be competed for annually.J2 / Trophy presented by M&S Hauliers, for the Champion Dairy Junior Stockperson in classes 45 and 46. To be competed for annually
J3 / The Steve Hoskin Silver Medal. Mr Steve Hoskin has kindly presented a Silver Medal to the South Devon Herd Book Society, Cornwall Region and the Truro South Devon Cattle Club, for the young person up to and not including 16 years of age, gaining the most points in Cornish Shows with a South Devon or South Devon Cross Calf. This Show is one where points will be gained to count towards the Special Prize.
Intermediate Stockperson
Competitors to prepare and show an animal of any breed or cross. No bulls born before 1st January 2016. Marks to be awarded as follows: 60% Leader’s ability to parade the animal, 40% turn-out of the leader and calf.
Class:
47Open to Intermediate Stockpersons aged 17-21 on the day of the show, leading a Beef Animal
48Open to Intermediate Stockpersons aged 17-21 on the day of the show, leading a Dairy
Animal
Special Prizes
J4 / A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mr Mike Hasshill for the Champion Beef Intermediate Stockperson in class 47.J5 / A Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Mrs Denise Hasshill for the Champion Dairy Intermediate Stockperson in class 48.
The Mole Valley Farmers Young Handler Series
Points Championship
Shows participating:
Liskeard, Launceston, Woolsery, North Devon, Okehampton and
Holsworthy/Stratton.
Open to all Junior Handlers in both the Beef, Dairy and Sheep classes 12 years or under on the 1st January 2017.
The Classes will run alongside the shows current young handler classes and Rules to comply with the current Junior Handling classes. Children will automatically be entered into the points championship if entered in the shows current young handler class.
Points will be awarded in each section as follows:
1st Prize – 3 points
2nd Prize – 2 points
3rd Prize – 1 point
Points will be accumulated over the 6 shows to achieve the overall winner’s prizes which will be awarded at the Holsworthy & Stratton Show on the 25th August 2017.
Prizes: For the Beef ,Dairy and Sheep categories, a cup and sash will be awarded to the winner and rosettes to 2nd and 3rd placed.
Mole Valley Farmers Vouchers will be awarded: 1st £100, 2nd £60, 3rd £30 in each category.