National All Breeds Show: What the breed societies say

Ayrshire

Ayrshire Cattle Society secretary, John Cochrane, welcomes his breed’s involvement and says: “I think a national show is a great idea. Like many of the other breeds, we don’t have our own national show, so this will give us a platform on which to demonstrate the attributes of the Ayrshire cow to people representing all other breeds from all over the world.

“The loss of the Royal Show was a great blow to the industry, as it was an important shop window for international visitors, but I hope the new ‘National’ will take over this role.”

Brown Swiss

Angus Dalton of the Brown Swiss breed society says the involvement of coloured breeds in the event is a reflection of their growing importance within the dairy sector.

“It’s great to be part of the National All Breeds show and to see what the dairy industry has to offer its breeders. The fact it is an ‘all breeds event’ is reflective of the commercial dairy farmers’ interest in the coloured breeds out there.

“The Brown Swiss is undoubtedly being recognised as a competitive breed with lots to offer the commercial dairy farmer.”

Jersey

This is a sentiment shared by UK Jersey society secretary, Roger Trewhella.

“We have high expectations for the event, given the good trade stand presence and the attendance of different dairy breeds.”

Mr Trewhella says there are over 40 Jersey animals entered for the show and it gives a good opportunity for exhibitors to show animals which might normally miss the autumn dairy event and summer shows due to calvings.

In the Jersey judging, the exhibitors of the championship, reserve and honourable mention rosettes will be given the chance to enter the genetic elite sale. If sold, their prize money will be doubled.

Shorthorn

Shorthorn society secretary, Frank Milne, says he is ‘delighted’ with his breed’s entries.

“Our exhibitors are very enthusiastic about the event and we really hope we are going to have a good show,” he says.

Guernsey

Kim Sales from the Guernsey Cattle Society says although they were slightly disappointed with their entry numbers, it is still an ‘excellent opportunity to put the breed in the shop window’.

“We want to be able to build on this for next year,” she says. “Our entry is smaller than hoped this year, but that’s been due to some of our members being under movement restrictions.”

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