Anthony Michael, and the Michael Family, had a good outing in the Deni Show dairy competition. Photos by Bobby Murphy.
There was no one standout exhibitor of the Deniliquin Show’s dairy cattle section, with the champion prizes being shared around a number of local producers.
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A well contested competition of the show, young handlers were being judged as intently as the cows they were showing.
The handler classes are an exciting part of the competition, and judges had plenty to assess this year.
Results:
Calf born on or after January 1, 2023 - Aroona Alicot Polka, 1; Mayberry Crystal 8, 2.
Heifer born between October 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022 - Kit Summerfest Tammy, 1; Mayberry Noeline 9, 2; Lochgelly Park Woodman Neave, 3.
Heifer born between July 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022 - Aroona Artist Salana 4105, 1; Hawthorn Glen Thunderstorm Candace ET, 2; Willow Dell RedLilly Dolly, 3.
Heifer born between April 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022 - Kit Jacks Princess, 1; Cleveland Hydro Seisme, 2; Destiny Park Verbena 2nd, 3.
Champion junior heifer - Kit Summerfest Tammy.
Heifer born between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022 - Gorbro Hano Robyn, 1; MAGS Andes Highlight Maida, 2; Hawthorn Glen Reeve's Red Apples, 3.
Heifer born between July 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 - Destiny Park Clare, 1; Mayberry Crystal 7, 2.
Champion senior heifer - Destiny Park Clare.
Cow in milk born 2020 to 2021 - Avonlea Denver Victoria, 1; Avonlea Thunderstorm Bree, 2; Aroona Artist Melody 3768, 3.
Cow in milk born 2017 to 2019 - Mayberry Neroli 2, 1; Avonlea Sidekick Mistress, 2.
Champion cow - Mayberry Neroli 2.
Mature cow in milk born 2016 or before - Brunchilli Volcano Noeline.
Handlers competition results:
Primary school children, up to Year 3 - Zara Swadesir, 1.
Primary school children, Years 4 to 6 - Jackson Cleve, 1.
High school students, Years 7 to 9 - Patrick Hibberd, 1; Aleisha Moon, 2; Catie Michael, 3.
High school students, Years 10 & over (to age 25) - Mikaela Daniel, 1; Tammy Stone, 2; Tamzin Bell, 3.
Children who have not yet started primary school - Elle Swadesir, 1; Lillian Day, 2.
Zone 9 Junior Judging Final - Tamzin Bell, 1; Mikaela Daniel, 2; Darcy Parsons, 3.
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