The Farmers Mart Apr/May 2015 - Issue 39 | Page 34
Events
Bringing
together
the
cream at
Borderway
»»Breaking records, attracting
some 400 livestock entries and pulling
in around 7,000 visitors in its fourth year,
Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2015 has
reinforced its position as the leading
spring showcase for the dairy industry.
The Harrison & Hetherington hosted
event brought together the cream of dairy
cattle from breeders from across the UK,
together with a team of internationallyrenowned judges.
Taking the 2015 Borderway UK Dairy
Expo Champion of Champions chosen
from the seven breeds competing was
Richard Bown’s Richaven Goldwyn Squaw
6. Judge Hank Van Exel said: “The quality
of the entries in the Holstein show is
truly exceptional. UK dairy farmers are
excelling at breeding outstanding milking
cows; I am delighted with the standard
presented and applaud them.
“Choosing the Champion was a very
difficult task, as those in the final line up
were all worthy of this award, however
throughout the day each time it came into
the show ring, Richaven Goldwyn Squaw 6
just got better and better.”
Richard Bown commented: “I have been
showing dairy cattle for the last 26 years,
this is the first time I have received a major
double award - this really is the best ever
day of my life!”
David Pritchard, event organiser said:
“It is well known that there have been
many factors currently affecting the dairy
industry, but we all feel that the success of
today demonstrates that our dairy farmers,
breeders and associated businesses
have tremendous expertise and very
solid foundations to ensure its future
longevity.”
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