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153A: THE IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRESENT THE BREEDER'S CHOICE CONTINENTAL 4* OR 5* BREEDING HEIFER

CATTLE ➤ COMMERCIAL CATTLE Sat 21st Jun 2025

SPONSORED BY: THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
PRIZE FUND: €750

RULES AND CONDITIONS

  1. This competition is open to All Continental Genotype 4* or 5* Breeding Heifers, suitable to make a Suckler Cow.
  2. Full tag number must be submitted with entry to ensure that genotype rating can be verified.
  3. Heifers may be in calf or maiden. All Heifers must be between 12 months and 24 months of age on the date of the show.
  4. Each Heifer can only enter this competition at up to five shows. If a heifer enters more than five shows, any further prize money will be forfeited.
  5. All heifers must be halter-trained and led by a competent adult.
  6. The foregoing rules should be read in conjunction with the ISA General Rules.

PRIZES: 1st €250, 2nd €125, 3rd €75, 4th to 8th €50
Entry Fee: To Show €15

CATTLE - Opening Notes

NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY
Prizes: 1st €60, 2nd €40, 3rd €20
Champion: Goods to the value of €50
Vouchers may be issued in lieu of prize money
Please note - no 2nd prize in the case of less than 3 entries, and no 3rd prize in the case of less than 5 entries, unless in the opinion of the Judge there is sufficient merit shown. Classes may be combined where there are insufficient entries
ANIMALS WILL NOT BE JUDGED IF COMPETITOR NUMBER IS NOT DISPLAYED, MOVEMENT CARD, AND BLUE CARD TO BE HANDED IN TO THE SECRETARY'S TENT.

 

COMMERCIAL CATTLE - Opening Notes

NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY
Prizes: 1st €60, 2nd €40, 3rd €20
Vouchers may be issued in lieu of prize money
Please note - no 2nd prize in the case of less than 3 entries, and no 3rd prize in the case of less than 5 entries, unless in the opinion of the Judge there is sufficient merit shown. Classes may be combined where there are insufficient entries.
ANIMALS WILL NOT BE JUDGED IF COMPETITOR NUMBER IS NOT DISPLAYED, MOVEMENT CARD AND BLUE CARD TO BE HANDED INTO THE SECRETARY'S TENT

No entries permitted on day of event.

Entry Fee:  
€15.00
Date:  
Sat, 21st Jun, 2025
Prizes:   1st - €250.00 , 2nd - €125.00 , 3rd - €75.00 , 4th - €50.00 , 5th - €50.00 , 6th - €50.00 , 7th - €50.00 , 8th - €50.00
Class is currently closed for entry.