Border and Lakeland claim Holstein calf championship at All Breeds All Britain

Despite the torrential wet weather, the new site at Staffordshire County Showground held a triumphant All Breeds All Britain calf show. Ellie Layton reports.

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Border and Lakeland claim Holstein calf championship at All Breeds All Britain

A high standard of calves was seen in the Holstein ring, with the final line-up selected by Northern Irish judge Steve McLoughlin. Taking the top spot in the championship was Starlett Legend Barbara,...

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