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industry, the Cattle Show at UK Dairy Day has
developed into one of the most prestigious
showing occasions. Under one roof, visitors,
breeders, competitors, and dairy industry
associates can see some of the UK’s leading
breeds perform.”
He adds; “It is fantastic to have our judging
panel finalised for this year’s coveted Cattle
Show at UK Dairy Day. With all breeds
represented and cattle of an exceptional
standard, every year the precision, dedication
and passion displayed by breeders never fails
to amaze us and really does create a spectacle.
Prize money is totalling more than £20,000 this
year!”
‘Sharing Knowledge’
The 2018 event features a
first floor dedicated to ‘sharing knowledge’.
This will include table top displays promoting
industry initiatives, training providers and
charities, seminars sponsored by XL Vets with
presentations on topical subjects, and a
careers board displaying the current
opportunities within the dairy industry.
New Product Zone: this element of the show,
sponsored by IDEXX, is open to exhibitors who
have launched a new product into the market
over the last 12 months after 13th September
2017. Entries will be reviewed by an industry
panel prior to the event with 10 shortlisted
entries selected to display their innovations at
UK Dairy Day with the winning entry being
selected on-site at the event. In addition to this
competition, there will be awards for Trade
Stands, Best Presented Lines, Tidy Lines,
Holstein UK Premier Exhibitor Award and the
Holstein UK Premier Breeder Award.
Innovation Zone: NEW to the 2018 event, this
area, located in the Newport Suite, will be
sponsored by Harper Adams University and will
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feature a range of innovating businesses who
• Showcase class for Montbeliarde breed
will share information on new concepts and
• Additional car park and new Travelodge
Guy Thallon, Strategic Business Development Manager in
techniques to benefit British dairying.
opposite
the venue
Health division at Fera Science
the Crop
Calf Rearing Zone: producing productive
The countdown to UK Dairy Day really does
replacements is essential for every dairy
now begin! With five hotels within walking
business, so getting management right is key.
distance of the International Centre, great
By visiting this external area, sponsored by
transport links connected by the M54 and
Volac, farmers can gain practical advice and
Telford Railway Station and two airports within
tips on successful calf rearing with birthing,
an hour’s drive of the venue, there really is no
growth, health, hygiene, feeding and
reason why you can’t plan ahead, book
husbandry all being addressed.
accommodation and join us on Wednesday
NBDC Breed Village: a dedicated area where 12th September.
breed societies can promote their breeds and
Sue Cope, Event Director, commented; “It is
membership. Located adjacent to Hall 3, where
important that our industry is positively
the cattle stalls are positioned, there will be
represented and that we collaborate for a
displays and representatives from Guernsey
prosperous dairy future. We must continue to
Cattle Society, Jersey, Shorthorn Society and
innovate, invest and share ideas to make our
the Ayrshire Society.
British dairy businesses efficient and resilient to
Practical Demonstrations: don’t miss the
Brexit challenges ahead. UK Dairy Day offers a
array of demonstrations throughout the day to
platform for bringing together forward-thinking
develop your learning. The Calf Rearing Zone
innovators and producers - a chance to learn,
will offer advice on all aspects of calf rearing. It
engage and do business.”
will be covered by a calf house sponsored and
She adds; “We’re pleased to again offer
supplied by Northern Polytunnels Ltd and all
FREE entry, so no need to pre-register – just
practical elements within the Calf Rearing Zone
arrive, receive a wristband and enter the venue.
will be Dairy Pro pointed. Scarsdale Vets return
There is also FREE car parking on-site and
for the popular beneath the 'Black and White
around Telford town centre multi-storey car
Calf' anatomy painting demonstration and
parks. Please support UK dairying by joining us
NBDC will lead Type Classification and linear
for the fifth UK Dairy Day on Wednesday 12th
scoring demonstrations. Like previous years,
September.”
Tim Carter and his team will demonstrate foot
Join in with the hype on social media by
trimming and knife sharpening demonstrations,
following @ukdairyday on Twitter and liking UK
including new block work.
Dairy Day on Facebook. Make sure the date is
firmly in your diary: Wednesday 12th
What’s New for 2018…
• Hosting the National Brown Swiss Show
September at the International Centre, Telford.
• Innovation Zone sponsored by Harper
#ukdairyday
Adams University
• Additional practical demonstration by Tim
Carter and team showing block work
• Larger Calf Rearing Zone
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