BALMORAL SHOW 2024: Holstein leads dairy classes

It was the Holstein champion which took the supreme title in the dairy rings at this year’s Balmoral Show

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Dairy inter-breed and Holstein champion, Mostragee Bomber Louise 3, from Mark and Tommy Henry, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.
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Dairy inter-breed and Holstein champion, Mostragee Bomber Louise 3, from Mark and Tommy Henry, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim.

From the father and son duo, Mark and Tommy Henry, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, it was the fourth calver, Mostragee Bomber Louise 3, which took the sash. Last calved in January and shown giving 64 litres...

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