THE sixth Holstein On Farm Challenge was held throughout the Far South Coast last week.
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Mr Kevin Whatman, Shevron Holsteins Cobram, was the judge.
During Monday and Tuesday he visited twelve farms from Candelo to Cobargo scoring and judging 103 well presented Holstein cows.
On Wednesday evening all the exhibitors gathered at The Bega Golf Club to view a movie presentation of all the cows.
Later in the evening Kevin made his awards for all the different classes. Listed below are all the results.
1. Heifer under 12 months born on or after 1/7/2005: Denda Park Igniter Portia (D and B Whiffen) 1, Misty Park Cousteau Currency (Thomas Pearce) 2, Smallridge SP Posch (J and M Jessop) 3, Warwick Farm Promotion Alison (Norm and Narelle Pearce) 4, and Galba Devil Avix (A J Allen) 5.
2. Heifer under 24 months born on or after 1/7/04 dry: Warwick Farm Leduc Laverne (Norm and Narelle Pearce) 1, Mimosa Bank Trueblue Classic (J and M Salway) 2, 2865 Enhancer (Kimber family) 3, Galba Hi Metro Desire (A J Allen)4. Denda Park Allen Stormy 2nd (D and B Whiffen) 5.
3. Junior 2 born on or after 1/7/04 in milk: Mimosa Banks Gibson Floris (J and M Salway) 1, 2821 Skyfame (Kimber family) 2, Smallridge Sovereign Posch (J and M Jessop) 3, 2879 Smarty (Kimber family) 4, Mimosa Banks Gibson Barbara (J and M Salway) 5.
4. Senior 2 born between 1/1/04 to 30/6/04 in milk: Warwick Farm Inquirer Star (Norm and Narelle Pearce) 1, Smallridge Durham Opal (J and M Jessop) 2, Mimosa Banks Gibson Vicky (J and M Salway) 3, Wilgo Bigsky Delma (Tim Salway) 4, Warwick Farm Punter Mellow (Norm and Narelle Pearce) 5.
5. Three year old born between 1/1/03 to 31/12/03: Belmont Park Prelude Jade (A J Allen) 1, Mimosa Banks Bigshot Classic (J and M Salway) 2, Stonyvale Leduc Carol (Don Spence) 3, 2318 Hairbriez (Kimber family) 4, 403 James (P and R Ubrihien) 5.
6. Four year old born between 1/1/02 to 31/12/02: Smallridge Gibson Opal (J and M Jessop) 1, Mimosa Banks Integrity Classic (J and M Salway) 2, Mimosa Banks Zane Ida (J and M Salway) 3, Warwick Farm James Raindancer (Norm and Narelle Pearce) 4, Galba Silky Megan (A J Allen) 5.
7. Mature born on/or before 31/12/01: Galba Silky Alexandra (A J Allen) 1, Galba Silky Maple (A J Allen) 2, Mimosa Banks Zane Helen (J and M Salway) 3, Telstar Jetset (Spence and Hukins 4, Clorinda Winluke Cassie (Glenall Farms) 5.
CHAMPION COW: Galba Silky Alexandra (A J Allen).
RESERVE CHAMPION COW: Smallridge Gibson Opal (J and M Jessop).
HONOURABLE MENTION: Warwick Farm Inquirer Star (Norm and Narelle Pearce).
BEST UDDER: Galba Silky Alexandra (A J Allen)
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR: Jim and Madge Salway.
The members of the Far South Coast sub branch of Holsteins Australia would like to thank all the generous sponsors of the On Farm Challenge.
These sponsors are Mick Cole Motorcycles, Bega Cheese, Herd Improvers, Genetics Australia, 21st Century Genetics, Worldwide Sires Australia, Bega Farm Supplies, Chester and Smith, Bega Agricultural Services, Southern Farm Supplies, Weston Animal Nutrition, Sapphire Nu Pulse, Slaters Fuel Services, Plumb Motors, Snowy Coast Insurance Agency, Dairy Express, Select Genetics, Bega Truck and Tractor, Brian and Lyn Smith, Conqueror Milling.
