Hot competition in the showmanship ring 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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Hot competition in the showmanship ring at All Breeds All Britain

In the Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) competitions, 24-year-old Peter Cotton took the overall showmanship championship. Based locally to the showground in Staffordshire, Peter won the mature showmanship...

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