Judge Stephen Dennison of the Denmire herd from Cumbria, had his work cut out for him at the West of Scotland Dairy Show at Ayr Market, which attracted a large number of superior quality animals of all breeds, but he soon whittled the entries down, finding his inter-breed champion in the Holstein best.
Reserve overall was M Bryson and Son’s red and white champion, Whiteflat Jordy Lizzie Red Ex92, a similarly aged daughter of Cycle McGucci Jordy Red that is a former Highland Show champion and section champion here last year. This Cycle McGucci Jordy Red daughter was also champion at Tarbolton Show last month.
Winning the prestigious Lockharts’ West of Scotland Supercow – judged by spectators – was J Sloan’s Carnbus Piston Maby, a third calver that stood second in her class to the supreme and breed champion at Coylton Show. She is by Sandy-Valley Piston.
Holstein champion and inter-breed winner from right, judge, Stephen Dennison, inter-breed winner, Mossbog Silvio Beth from George Borland, Mossbog; Neil Sloan, Knowe, with the reserve Holstein Berryholme Tattoo Maud and David Howat Mossbog with his third
LEADING awards
Maiden/yeld heifer – 1 and maiden heifer champion, G Lawrie’s Arranview Lambda Linda; 2 and reserve maiden heifer, I Howie’s Tarshaw Chase Raven 3; 3, R and M Scott and S Esquierdo’s Aliann Attico Kitty Red.
Senior maiden or yeld heifer any breed – 1, M Bryson and Son’s Parkend Stanlet Squared; 2, GT and G Borland’s Mossbog Jordy Brilliance; 3, G and G Templeton’s Annaghmore Lambda Platinum.
Ayrshire heifer in milk – 1, reserve inter-breed heifer and reserve Ayrshire, G and G Templeton’s Knowe Altatop Buttergirl; 2, M Bryson and Son’s Whiteflat Amaretto Martha; 3, A Struthers’ Knowe Renoir Bertha.
Holstein heifer in milk – 1, inter-breed heifer champion and reserve bred Holstein, GT and G Borland’s Mossbog Lambda Rachel; 2, G and G Templeton and N Sloan’s Knoweside Crushtime Petrelle; 3, J Caldwell’s Boclair Delta-Lambda Joan 2.
Red and white heifer in milk – 1, M Bryson and Son’s Whiteflat Attraction Geraldine Holstein second calver – 1 and reserve Holstein, G and G Templeton and N Sloan’s Berryholme Tattoo Maud; 2, M Bryson and Son’s Whiteflat Absolute Geraldine VG88; 3, J Kennedy’s Clydeview Chief Alder
Ayrshire cow in milk – 1 and Ayrshire champion, M Bryson and Son’s Whiteflat Absolute Martha; 2, W and J McHarg and Son’s Croftside Agness; W and J McHarg and Son’s Croftside Miss Hunter 8.
Third calved Holstein – 1, Holstein champion, bred champion and inter-breed champion, GT and G Borland’s Mossbog Silvio Beth; 2 and Lockharts West of Scotland Supercow, J Sloan’s Carnbus Piston Maby; 3, J Kennedy’s Clydeview Undenied Pepper
Red and white cow in milk – 1, red and white champion and reserve inter-breed champion, M Bryson and Son’s Whiteflat Jordy Lizzie Red Ex92; 2 and reserve red and white, M Young’s Weststar Absolute Heather Red VG89
Any other cow in milk – A Mackie’s Stairvale Belle.
