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"Open" Classes

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Please note, anyone choosing to enter online will be required to pay online at the end of the process for the classes entered.

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You will find that the option still exists to download the relevant entry form(s) and post your entry fees back to the Show Secretary.

If you wish to enter online click any of the relevant categories below or if you wish to send your application by post click here to download the application forms.

All exhibits in Classes 1 - 4 must be entered in appropriate classes at the Show. Entries must be made prior to the Show. Rosettes must be removed before animals enter the ring.

FANE VALLEY DAIRY INTERBREED EXHIBITOR OF THE SHOW

FANE VALLEY sponsors a total prize fund of £1,000
1st £400, 2nd £300, 3rd £200, 4th £100

for the DAIRY INTERBREED EXHIBITOR OF THE SHOW with the most cumulative points in the Dairy Interbreed Classes.
Guidelines:
1. This competition will be judged on a points system.
2. Points will be awarded for open class winners as follows:
1st = 3 pts, 2nd = 2 pts, 3rd = 1 pt.
3. The winner will be notified after the Show.

DANSKE BANK / LAKELAND DAIRIES CHAMPION DAIRY COW OR HEIFER AT THE SHOW

The DANSKE BANK Champion Dairy Cow or Heifer at the 2025 Show.
The Champion and Reserve Champion only from each breed to be entered.
Champion: MRS J K MOORE PERPETUAL CUP and £150. Reserve Champion: £100.
£60 & £40 to the Exhibitor Bred Champion and Reserve respectively.

Winners of Breed Champions who do not present in the
Champion of Champions will forfeit their championship prize money.

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"Open" Classes

  • Class 001

    UNITED FEEDS MAIDEN HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
    Maiden Heifer born on or after 1st April 2024.

    Note: Winners of Breed Champions who do not present in the Champion of Champions will forfeit their championship prize money.

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £10 | Members: £10

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  • Class 002

    MOORES ANIMAL FEEDS DAIRY HEIFER CHAMPIONSHIP
    Heifer in Milk, must have calved before 3 years old.

    Note: Winners of Breed Champions who do not present in the Champion of Champions will forfeit their championship prize money.

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £10 | Members: £10

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  • Class 003

    COOKSTOWN DAIRY SERVICES & M R ELECTRICAL INTERBREED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
    Sponsored by COOKSTOWN DAIRY SERVICES and M R ELECTRICAL, RANDALSTOWN
    Overall Pairs Championship. Pair of Dairy Cattle exhibited by the same owner.

    Note: Where animal names are unknown at time of entry, please enter "A1" & "A2" in place of the animal names on entry form to allow processing
    Winners of Breed Champions who do not present in the Champion of Champions will forfeit their championship prize money.

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £10 | Members: £10

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  • Class 004

    AGRI-KING OVERALL GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP
    Sponsored by AGRI-KING
    Overall Group Champion. Group of 3 Dairy Cattle exhibited by the same owner.

    Note: Where animal names are unknown at time of entry, please enter "A1", "A2" & "A3" in place of the animal names on entry form to allow processing
    Winners of Breed Champions who do not present in the Champion of Champions will forfeit their championship prize money.

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £10 | Members: £10

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  • Class 005

    INTERBREED NOVICE YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION
    Calf born on or after 1st January 2025. Leader 10 years or under on day of Show. Class may be divided depending on age of leader. All leaders to be assisted by an adult

    Note: Enter details of Young Handler instead of animal details. (Name & Date of Birth)

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £3 | Members: £3

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  • Class 006

    INTERBREED DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION
    Sponsored by DANSKE BANK
    The top three Young Handlers in Class 6 and 7 will qualify and go forward to the Lakeland Dairies / NISA Final being held at Clogher Valley Show on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

    Animals to be 12 months or under on 1st May, in current year.
    Leader aged 7 - 14. Age as at 1st May in current year.

    Note: Enter details of Young Handler instead of animal details. (Name & Date of Birth)

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £3 | Members: £3

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  • Class 007

    INTERBREED DAIRY YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION
    Sponsored by DANSKE BANK
    The top three Young Handlers in Class 6 and 7 will qualify and go forward to the Lakeland Dairies / NISA Final being held at Clogher Valley Show on Wednesday 30 July 2025.

    Animals to be 12 months or under on 1st May, in current year.
    Leader aged 15 - 21. Age as at 1st May in current year.

    Note: Enter details of Young Handler instead of animal details. (Name & Date of Birth)

    Entry Fees

    Non-Members: £3 | Members: £3

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